From 5f7c010605b1a09809b7f32ee70eea4ca08896dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:57:34 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 01/24] Update Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json Fixed Minor Typos --- ...Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json | 3708 +++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 1863 insertions(+), 1845 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json index ba78854f02..5a0577a297 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json @@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ { "json": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "abbreviation": "RGTYR", - "full": "Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms", - "version": "1.2", + "full": "Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms", + "version": "1.4", "authors": [ "Loot Tavern" ], @@ -42,13 +42,12 @@ "dependencies": { "class": [ "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "RyokoSkeletalBlade" + "RyokoSkeletalBlade" ], - "creature": [ - "WrathOfTheKaiju" - ] - }, - "_dateLastModifiedHash": "1f61929bc7" + "creature":[ + "WrathOfTheKaiju" + ] + } }, "variantrule": [ { @@ -69,27 +68,27 @@ "entries": [ "Advanced weapon mastery is a system that grants new techniques to warriors, representing their dedication to combat and skill with a favoured weapon property. It opens up new pathways for players to explore creativity, flavour, and gameplay options, while also reducing some of the power imbalance between martial and spellcasting classes that can emerge at higher levels.", { - "type": "section", + "type":"section", "name": "Martial Levels", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "{@i Ryoko's Guide} separates classes into three tiers: full-martial, half-martial, and non-martial.", { - "type": "list", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Full-martial classes", - "entry": "{@class barbarian|PHB|Barbarians}, {@class fighter|PHB|Fighters}, {@class monk|PHB|Monks} and {@class rogue|PHB|Rogues}" + "type":"item", + "name":"Full-martial classes", + "entry":"{@class barbarian|PHB|Barbarians}, {@class fighter|PHB|Fighters}, {@class monk|PHB|Monks} and {@class rogue|PHB|Rogues}" }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Half-martial classes", - "entry": "{@class bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Benders}, {@class paladin|PHB|Paladins} and {@class ranger|PHB|Rangers}" + "type":"item", + "name":"Half-martial classes", + "entry":"{@class bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Benders}, {@class paladin|PHB|Paladins} and {@class ranger|PHB|Rangers}" }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Non-martial classes", - "entry": "{@class bard|PHB|Bards}, {@class cleric|PHB|Clerics}, {@class druid|PHB|Druids}, {@class sorcerer|PHB|Sorcerers}, {@class tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Tamers}, {@class warlock|PHB|Warlocks} and {@class wizard|PHB|Wizards}" + "type":"item", + "name":"Non-martial classes", + "entry":"{@class bard|PHB|Bards}, {@class cleric|PHB|Clerics}, {@class druid|PHB|Druids}, {@class sorcerer|PHB|Sorcerers}, {@class tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Tamers}, {@class warlock|PHB|Warlocks} and {@class wizard|PHB|Wizards}" } ] }, @@ -97,30 +96,30 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", - "name": "Martial Level & Multiclassing", - "entry": "Your martial level dictates the levels at which you unlock advanced weapon mastery advanced techniques. You determine your martial level by adding together all your levels in the full-martial classes and half your levels in half-martial classes (rounded down). For example, a character that has multiclassed as a fighter 3/ranger 7 has a martial level of 6." + "name":"Martial Level & Multiclassing", + "entry":"Your martial level dictates the levels at which you unlock advanced weapon mastery advanced techniques. You determine your martial level by adding together all your levels in the full-martial classes and half your levels in half-martial classes (rounded down). For example, a character that has multiclassed as a fighter 3/ranger 7 has a martial level of 6." }, { "type": "item", - "name": "Advanced Techniques", - "entry": "Advanced techniques are special manoeuvres associated with a weapon property. A character can perform a technique with any weapon that possesses that property, provided the character is proficient with that weapon, has learned the technique, and meets its prerequisites. For example, a character that chooses the Dizzying Strike advanced technique from the Impact technique tree can perform the Dizzying Strike with any weapon that has the Impact property with which they are proficient." + "name":"Advanced Techniques", + "entry":"Advanced techniques are special manoeuvres associated with a weapon property. A character can perform a technique with any weapon that possesses that property, provided the character is proficient with that weapon, has learned the technique, and meets its prerequisites. For example, a character that chooses the Dizzying Strike advanced technique from the Impact technique tree can perform the Dizzying Strike with any weapon that has the Impact property with which they are proficient." }, { "type": "item", - "name": "Saving Throws", - "entries": [ + "name":"Saving Throws", + "entries":[ "Whenever you use an advanced technique that forces a target to make a saving throw, it is against your martial save DC, which is calculated using any modifiers to your attack rolls with the weapon you are using to perform the technique. This includes your proficiency bonus, your ability modifier (typically Strength or Dexterity, but effects like the shillelagh cantrip could change this), attack roll bonuses if the weapon is magical, or other effects currently affecting you or the weapon. It does not include any bonuses that rely on die rolls, such as the effect of the bless spell or Bardic Inspiration.", "{@b Martial save} DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your ability modifier + other attack roll bonuses" ] }, { "type": "item", - "name": "Critical Hit Threshold", - "entries": [ - "Some of the advanced techniques in this chapter reduce the critical hit threshold of an attack. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. When a technique (such as the Heavy tree's Executioner) says \"your critical hit threshold... is reduced by 1\", this means you score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. These effects stack with other advanced techniques, class features, and combo attacks.", + "name":"Critical Hit Threshold", + "entries":[ + "Some of the advanced techniques in this chapter reduce the critical hit threshold of an attack. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. When a technique (such as the Heavy tree's Executioner) says “your critical hit threshold… is reduced by 1”, this means you score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. These effects stack with other advanced techniques, class features, and combo attacks.", "For example, a character that takes the Steady Loader and Dead-Eye advanced techniques from the Loading tree scores a critical hit on a roll of 17-20 when they make an attack roll with a Loading weapon. A Champion fighter gets the Improved Critical class feature at 3rd level, letting them score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. If they also take the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy tree, they score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20 when they make an attack with a Heavy weapon against a prone creature." ] } @@ -129,11 +128,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "New Weapons and Weapon Properties", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "The new weapons introduced in Ryoko's Guide bring a plethora of new weapon properties, which are fully described on page 74. Three of these new properties, Impact, Pugilist, and {@itemProperty SC|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Scourge}, have their own advanced weapon mastery technique trees. In order to ensure that every weapon has at least one property with an advanced weapon mastery technique tree, these new properties have also been added to several existing weapons. Three weapons have also had their weapon properties altered to better reflect their attributes: the whip and tetherhook are now {@itemProperty SC|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Scourge} weapons, not Reach weapons, and the war pick now has the Versatile {@b (1d10)} property.", { "type": "entries", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "entries", "name": "Unarmed Strikes", @@ -194,13 +193,14 @@ [ "Thrown", "{@item Chakram|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item dagger|PHB}, {@item dart|PHB}, {@item handaxe|PHB}, {@item javelin|PHB}, {@item light hammer|PHB}, {@item net|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, {@item shuriken|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, starknife, {@item trident|PHB}" + ], [ "Versatile", "Battleaxe, {@item kusarigama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item longsword|PHB}, {@item nunchaku|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, {@item trident|PHB}, {@item war pick|PHB}, {@item warhammer|PHB}" ] ], - "footnotes": [ + "footnotes":[ "* The advanced techniques in this advanced weapon mastery only benefit melee weapons.", "** Despite not being a weapon, unarmed strikes benefit from the Pugilist technique tree as if they had the Pugilist property.", "*** Although this item does not have the Scourge property, it counts as a Scourge weapon for the purposes of {@variantrule advanced weapon masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|advanced weapon mastery}.", @@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Learning Advanced Techniques", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "When you reach martial level 2, you learn one tier 1 advanced technique. As you increase in martial level, you learn more techniques, including more powerful ones at higher tiers, as shown in the Advanced Weapon Mastery Progression table.", { "type": "table", @@ -281,12 +281,12 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Technique Trees", "entries": [ - "Advanced techniques are split into twelve technique trees, each of which is associated with one property: {@filter Ammunition|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=AWM}, {@filter Finesse|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=FWM}, {@filter Heavy|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=HWM}, {@filter Impact|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=IWM}, {@filter Light|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LWM}, {@filter Loading|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LRWM}, {@filter Pugilist|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=PWM}, {@filter Reach|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=RWM}, {@filter Scourge|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SCWM}, {@filter Shield|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SWM}, {@filter Thrown|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=TWM}, and {@filter Versatile|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=VWM}. Each technique tree has four tiers; to pick an advanced technique from tier 2 or higher, you must know at least one advanced technique from a lower tier in that property's technique tree. For example, to pick the tier 4 Finesse advanced technique Opportunist, you must have already chosen one of the tier 3 techniques, either Jink or Weak Spot.", + "Advanced techniques are split into twelve technique trees, each of which is associated with one property: {@filter Ammunition|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=AWM}, {@filter Finesse|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=FWM}, {@filter Heavy|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=HWM}, {@filter Impact|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=IWM}, {@filter Light|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LWM}, {@filter Loading|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LRWM}, {@filter Pugilist|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=PWM}, {@filter Reach|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=RWM}, {@filter Scourge|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SCWM}, {@filter Shield|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SWM}, {@filter Thrown|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=TWM}, and {@filter Versatile|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=VWM}. Each technique tree has four tiers; to pick an advanced technique from tier 2 or higher, you must know at least one advanced technique from a lower tier in that property’s technique tree. For example, to pick the tier 4 Finesse advanced technique Opportunist, you must have already chosen one of the tier 3 techniques, either Jink or Weak Spot.", "In addition, advanced techniques have martial level prerequisites as shown on each technique tree and in the Advanced Weapon Mastery Progression table." ] }, @@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Optional Rule: Level Up", "entries": [ - "When you gain a level, you can replace one of the advanced techniques you know with another of your choice for which you meet the prerequisites. You can only do so if this doesn't remove the prerequisite for another technique you know." + "When you gain a level, you can replace one of the advanced techniques you know with another of your choice for which you meet the prerequisites. You can only do so if this doesn’t remove the prerequisite for another technique you know." ] } ] @@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ "name": "Advanced Techniques Example", "entries": [ "Gurf is a 2nd-level barbarian and is therefore a martial level 2 player character. Gurf chose to learn the Fortified Position advanced technique from the Reach technique tree, reflecting the time spent decapitating foes with his favoured weapon: the glaive.", - "Gurf gains two more levels in the barbarian class, meaning he is now a martial level 4 character, allowing him to choose another advanced technique. This time, he chooses a technique from the Heavy technique tree: Executioner. Because Gurf's glaive has both the Reach and Heavy properties, both advanced techniques enhance his combat prowess when fighting with that weapon.", + "Gurf gains two more levels in the barbarian class, meaning he is now a martial level 4 character, allowing him to choose another advanced technique. This time, he chooses a technique from the Heavy technique tree: Executioner. Because Gurf’s glaive has both the Reach and Heavy properties, both advanced techniques enhance his combat prowess when fighting with that weapon.", "Gurf then decides to multiclass into the ranger class. Ranger is a half-martial class so, for every two ranger levels, Gurf gains one martial level. At character level 8 (barbarian 4/ranger 4), Gurf is a martial level 6 character and can learn another technique. Gurf opts to progress further along the Heavy technique tree, learning the tier 2 advanced technique Superior Strike: Heavy." ] } @@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ "name": "Superior Strikes", "entries": [ "Every weapon can perform a devastating attack called a superior strike. The tier 2 advanced superior strike technique of each technique tree gives you access to the superior strike for all weapons with that property. For example, upon taking the advanced technique Superior Strike: Heavy from the Heavy technique tree at martial level 6, a character can perform a superior strike with any Heavy weapon, such as a greatsword, pike, or glaive.", - "Each weapon has a certain superior strike tied to it. For example, a glaive has the Whirling Strike superior strike, whereas the greatsword has Shockwave. Because both of these weapons have the Heavy property, a character with the Superior Strike: Heavy technique can perform either superior strike if they are holding the requisite weapon. The Weapon Metadata table shows every weapon in the core rules, {@i Ryoko's Guide, L'Arsene's Ledger, and Heliana's Guide}, along with their properties and superior strike effects.", + "Each weapon has a certain superior strike tied to it. For example, a glaive has the Whirling Strike superior strike, whereas the greatsword has Shockwave. Because both of these weapons have the Heavy property, a character with the Superior Strike: Heavy technique can perform either superior strike if they are holding the requisite weapon. The Weapon Metadata table shows every weapon in the core rules, {@i Ryoko’s Guide, L’Arsene’s Ledger, and Heliana’s Guide}, along with their properties and superior strike effects.", { "type": "section", "name": "Shields", @@ -826,7 +826,7 @@ ] } ] - } + } ] } ] @@ -837,43 +837,43 @@ "page": 43, "ruleType": "O", "entries": [ - "Combo attacks are a way for player characters to perform impactful, collaborative actions in combat. Through teamwork, adventurers can perform extraordinary actions, and players can experience incredible, cinematic moments, reflecting their characters' bonds as companions and warriors.", + "Combo attacks are a way for player characters to perform impactful, collaborative actions in combat. Through teamwork, adventurers can perform extraordinary actions, and players can experience incredible, cinematic moments, reflecting their characters’ bonds as companions and warriors.", "Combo attacks are a place for players to explore freely and creatively. The scale and spectacle of a combo attack may vary depending on the level of realism your game adheres to. GMs should use these rules as a guide on balancing combo attacks, working with players to allow them the freedom to craft their own combo attacks in a way that enhances combat.", { "type": "entries", "name": "A Deadly Addition", "entries": [ - "Combo attacks are a \"power upgrade\" to an adventuring party's arsenal. These rules are written primarily for players to explore, but the GM may wish to give enemy teams (or other nonplayer characters) access to combo attacks too, evening the playing field with devastating, tactical manoeuvres on both sides." + "Combo attacks are a “power upgrade” to an adventuring party’s arsenal. These rules are written primarily for players to explore, but the GM may wish to give enemy teams (or other nonplayer characters) access to combo attacks too, evening the playing field with devastating, tactical manoeuvres on both sides." ] }, "Enemy combo attacks should be saved for significant encounters, used as a storytelling device to communicate the relationship between enemies, prepared in advance so that they can be narrated swiftly and dramatically, and never used more than once per encounter. Enemy combo attacks should never have more than four participants (one instigator and three collaborators).", { "type": "section", "name": "Performing a Combo Attack", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Combo attacks are spectacular moments of synchronised combat virtuosity performed by player characters in combat, and each participant can alter or enhance it in a unique way.", { "type": "list", - "items": [ + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Instigating a Combo Attack", - "entry": "A combo attack can be initiated whenever a player character makes an attack roll on their turn and does not have disadvantage on the attack roll. It must be announced before the die is rolled but after the attack is declared. The character who makes that attack is referred to as the instigator. If an instigator attempts to initiate a combo attack and nobody collaborates, a combo attack does not occur." + "type":"item", + "name":"Instigating a Combo Attack", + "entry":"A combo attack can be initiated whenever a player character makes an attack roll on their turn and does not have disadvantage on the attack roll. It must be announced before the die is rolled but after the attack is declared. The character who makes that attack is referred to as the instigator. If an instigator attempts to initiate a combo attack and nobody collaborates, a combo attack does not occur." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborating on a Combo Attack", - "entry": "Other player characters who can see the instigator can each use their reaction to enhance the attack by performing a Combo action (presented below). A character who assists in this way is referred to as a collaborator. In the case of a combo attack with more than one collaborator, the collaborators take their reactions in initiative order. Once any collaborators have taken their reactions, the instigator makes their attack roll to finish the combo attack." + "type":"item", + "name":"Collaborating on a Combo Attack", + "entry":"Other player characters who can see the instigator can each use their reaction to enhance the attack by performing a Combo action (presented below). A character who assists in this way is referred to as a collaborator. In the case of a combo attack with more than one collaborator, the collaborators take their reactions in initiative order. Once any collaborators have taken their reactions, the instigator makes their attack roll to finish the combo attack." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Combos and Advantage", - "entry": "Some Combo action choices (e.g., Unison Onslaught) allow the instigator to roll an extra d20 on its attack and choose the highest result. These stack with advantage. For example, a character that has advantage on an attack roll and has one collaborator use Unison Onslaught rolls {@dice 3d20} for their attack roll and uses the highest result." + "type":"item", + "name":"Combos and Advantage", + "entry":"Some Combo action choices (e.g., Unison Onslaught) allow the instigator to roll an extra d20 on its attack and choose the highest result. These stack with advantage. For example, a character that has advantage on an attack roll and has one collaborator use Unison Onslaught rolls {@dice 3d20} for their attack roll and uses the highest result." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Limitations", - "entry": "Once a player character is a collaborator in a combo attack, they can't collaborate in another combo attack until they finish a long rest. Combo attacks also require participants to be familiar with each other. Only characters who have spent at least one week adventuring together, over which time they observe one another's fighting style and movements, have the integral knowledge required to perform combo attacks together." + "type":"item", + "name":"Limitations", + "entry":"Once a player character is a collaborator in a combo attack, they can’t collaborate in another combo attack until they finish a long rest. Combo attacks also require participants to be familiar with each other. Only characters who have spent at least one week adventuring together, over which time they observe one another’s fighting style and movements, have the integral knowledge required to perform combo attacks together." } ] } @@ -882,17 +882,17 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Combo Actions", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "There are multiple ways for combo attacks to operate, depending on how those participating in the combo attack assist the instigator. Collaborators within reach of the instigator can enhance the combo attack in different ways to those at a distance, or to those who cast spells.", - "Each Combo action has a prerequisite, usually dictating the maximum distance a collaborator can be from the instigator's target to assist. For ease of use, Combo actions are divided into Melee, Ranged, and Spellcasting options. Any player character can collaborate using any Combo action, provided they meet the prerequisite and are an ally of the instigator.", + "Each Combo action has a prerequisite, usually dictating the maximum distance a collaborator can be from the instigator’s target to assist. For ease of use, Combo actions are divided into Melee, Ranged, and Spellcasting options. Any player character can collaborate using any Combo action, provided they meet the prerequisite and are an ally of the instigator.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", - "name": "Devastating Strikes", - "entry": "No matter the Combo action used, the threshold for the instigator to score a critical hit on their initiating attack roll is reduced by 1 for each collaborator assisting them. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. If two player characters collaborate with the instigator on a combo attack, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, so the instigator scores a critical hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20. This stacks with other effects like a Champion fighter's Improved Critical subclass feature and the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy advanced weapon mastery tree." + "name":"Devastating Strikes", + "entry":"No matter the Combo action used, the threshold for the instigator to score a critical hit on their initiating attack roll is reduced by 1 for each collaborator assisting them. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. If two player characters collaborate with the instigator on a combo attack, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, so the instigator scores a critical hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20. This stacks with other effects like a Champion fighter’s Improved Critical subclass feature and the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy advanced weapon mastery tree." } ] }, @@ -903,7 +903,7 @@ "When you use your reaction to collaborate on a combo attack, you can choose one of the following Combo actions:", { "type": "list", - "items": [ + "items":[ "{@optfeature Ally Launcher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Goading Rush|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Staggering Charge|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -919,7 +919,7 @@ "When you use your reaction to collaborate on a combo attack, you can choose one of the following Combo actions:", { "type": "list", - "items": [ + "items":[ "{@optfeature Disarming Combination|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Flinchshot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Suppressing Fire|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" @@ -934,7 +934,7 @@ "A spellcaster can collaborate in a combo attack while they are within 90 feet of the instigator by choosing one spell the spellcaster can cast and expending a spell slot of any level (note: this does not cast a spell). The effect of the combo attack depends on the school of magic the chosen spell belongs to.", { "type": "list", - "items": [ + "items":[ "{@optfeature Abjuration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Biomancy|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Conjuration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -951,28 +951,28 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Creating Additional Combos", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "These Combo actions are suggestions, not an exhaustive list of all combos possible. Players should work with their GM and each other to come up with ideas that play to the unique strengths and idiosyncrasies of their characters. In all cases, players should name their combo attacks a suitably epic name.", { "type": "inset", "name": "Example Combo Attack", - "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} Okay players, the dodomeki is finally bloodied. Nephelle, you're next.", - "{@b Nephelle:} I'm gonna use my action to attack the dodomeki! It's time to finish her off; I call out for our classic combo attack Flaming Guillotine!", - "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} That's what we're calling it now?", + "entries":[ + "{@b GM:} Okay players, the dodomeki is finally bloodied. Nephelle, you’re next.", + "{@b Nephelle:} I’m gonna use my action to attack the dodomeki! It’s time to finish her off; I call out for our classic combo attack Flaming Guillotine!", + "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} That’s what we’re calling it now?", "{@b GM:} Okay, you call out to initiate a combo attack. Is anyone going to collaborate with Nephelle?", - "{@b Kortov:} I'm standing next to Nephelle, so I use my reaction to collaborate with Ally Launcher, tossing her over the dodomeki, and she can roll an extra d20 as part of this attack roll!", - "{@b GM:} That's right! Humperdink, are you going to collaborate?", - "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} I collaborated on a combo earlier today with Lutecia, so I can't collaborate on another one until we have a long rest.", + "{@b Kortov:} I’m standing next to Nephelle, so I use my reaction to collaborate with Ally Launcher, tossing her over the dodomeki, and she can roll an extra d20 as part of this attack roll!", + "{@b GM:} That’s right! Humperdink, are you going to collaborate?", + "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} I collaborated on a combo earlier today with Lutecia, so I can’t collaborate on another one until we have a long rest.", "{@b GM:} Ah, of course!", - "{@b Ryoko:} But I can help! I'm 70 feet away and have a spell slot. I'm going to collaborate with a spell combo!", + "{@b Ryoko:} But I can help! I’m 70 feet away and have a spell slot. I’m going to collaborate with a spell combo!", "{@b GM:} What spell are you choosing, and what slot level are you expending?", - "{@b Ryoko:} I'll expend a 2nd-level spell slot, choosing burning hands, which is evocation and lets me add fire damage to Nephelle's damage roll, if the attack hits.", - "{@b GM:} Okay, that's everyone who can collaborate. Nephelle, make your attack roll, with an extra d20 thanks to Kortov's Combo action.", - "{@b Nephelle:} Okay first one is a 3 and... second one is 18! Add my +5 and it's a 23 to hit!", - "{@b GM:} And that's a critical hit as well! Because two characters collaborated, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, scoring a crit on a roll of 18 or higher.", + "{@b Ryoko:} I’ll expend a 2nd-level spell slot, choosing burning hands, which is evocation and lets me add fire damage to Nephelle’s damage roll, if the attack hits.", + "{@b GM:} Okay, that’s everyone who can collaborate. Nephelle, make your attack roll, with an extra d20 thanks to Kortov’s Combo action.", + "{@b Nephelle:} Okay first one is a 3 and… second one is 18! Add my +5 and it’s a 23 to hit!", + "{@b GM:} And that’s a critical hit as well! Because two characters collaborated, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, scoring a crit on a roll of 18 or higher.", "{@b Ryoko:} Yes! Now my evocation combo effect, which would be 2d10 for a 2nd-level spell slot, is doubled to add 4d10 fire damage to the attack.", - "{@b Nephelle:} 2d10 slashing + 4d10 fire + 3 for a total of... 36 damage!", + "{@b Nephelle:} 2d10 slashing + 4d10 fire + 3 for a total of… 36 damage!", "{@b GM:} With a fierce battle cry, Kortov launches Nephelle through the air. You feel yourself hanging in the air for a transcendent moment of weightlessness, before bringing your longsword slashing down at the dodomeki from above. As you bring your longsword lashing down, you feel a blast of scorching heat as the blade ignites in flame, cleaving through the air and into the yokai.", "{@b Nephelle:} Do I look badass?", "{@b GM:} You look extremely badass! But the fiend is not defeated. The dodomeki lets out a screech of fury and lunges towards you, its eyes burning with hateful vengeance!" @@ -994,26 +994,26 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Harvesting Rules", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "After a creature is slain, its components must be harvested quickly before their magic fades. There are five steps involved in this process.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Harvesting Rules", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Step 1 - Description", - "entries": [ - "When a creature dies, the GM consults the harvest table corresponding to the creature's type and determines which of the listed components are available to be harvested.", + "type":"entries", + "name":"Step 1 - Description", + "entries":[ + "When a creature dies, the GM consults the harvest table corresponding to the creature’s type and determines which of the listed components are available to be harvested.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Example", - "entries": [ + "name":"Example", + "entries":[ "In the example below, the party wishes to harvest a dragon they have slain. The GM consults the {@table Dragon Harvest|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} table and decides that the dragon has the following components on offer: {@i 1 breath sac, 1 heart, 1 liver, 2 eyes, 2 horns, 4 pouches of claws, 4 pouches of teeth, 10 bones, as well as scales, blood, flesh, and fat}. Because a young red dragon is CR 10, one can also harvest robust essence from it." ] }, { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "caption": "Dragon Harvest", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", @@ -1049,20 +1049,20 @@ { "type": "inset", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} In addition to the plethora of scales, blood, flesh, fat, and bone, you can harvest the dragon's liver, heart, two eyes, two horns, four pouches of claws, four pouches of teeth, and, of course, its breath sac. Because this creature is particularly potent, you can also try to extract its essence\u2014a difficult process." + "{@b GM:} In addition to the plethora of scales, blood, flesh, fat, and bone, you can harvest the dragon’s liver, heart, two eyes, two horns, four pouches of claws, four pouches of teeth, and, of course, its breath sac. Because this creature is particularly potent, you can also try to extract its essence\u2014a difficult process." ] } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Step 2 - Harvest List", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Step 2 - Harvest List", + "entries":[ "The harvesters then quickly decide what they want to harvest and in which order. This order is known as the harvest list.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Example", - "entries": [ + "name":"Example", + "entries":[ "The party chooses to harvest the following components in the listed order: {@i a pouch of teeth, two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence}." ] }, @@ -1070,19 +1070,19 @@ "type": "inset", "entries": [ "{@b Gurf:} I want the eyeses. And all the teef!", - "{@b Mizzard:} Very well, Gurf, but let's not forget the breath sac we came here for! And we'll need essence to be able to make the more powerful 'rare' versions of items. We'll take a pouch of teeth, the two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence, in that order." + "{@b Mizzard:} Very well, Gurf, but let’s not forget the breath sac we came here for! And we’ll need essence to be able to make the more powerful ‘rare’ versions of items. We’ll take a pouch of teeth, the two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence, in that order." ] } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Step 3 - Harvest DCs", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Step 3 - Harvest DCs", + "entries":[ "After the party has created its harvest list, the GM calculates the Harvest DCs. They list out the chosen components in the order the party wishes to harvest them and sequentially add each Component DC to the total of all the previous Component DCs. The Component DC represents how hard a component is to harvest.", { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Example Harvest List", + "type":"table", + "caption":"Example Harvest List", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-2 text-left", @@ -1124,39 +1124,39 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Step 4 - Harvesting check", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Step 4 - Harvesting check", + "entries":[ "The players make a Harvesting check. A Harvesting check is the combined total of two ability checks: an Assessment check and a Carving check", { "type": "inset", "entries": [ "{@b GM:} Okay. Mizzard, as the assessing harvester, you need to make an Intelligence (Survival) check, and Gurf, as the carving harvester, you need to make a Dexterity (Survival) check. The skill is survival because the corpse is a dragon.", - "{@b Mizzard:} Okay... that's a 12 plus 5. 17!", - "{@b Gurf:} What's Dexterity (Survival)? It's not on my sheet.", - "{@b GM:} Make a Dexterity check\u2014roll a d20 and add your Dexterity modifier\u2014then add your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in Survival.", - "{@b Gurf:} Okay that's a... 16. My Dex gives me plus 4, but I'm not proficient. 20!", - "{@b GM:} Great; 17 plus 20\u2014that's a total of 37." + "{@b Mizzard:} Okay… that’s a 12 plus 5. 17!", + "{@b Gurf:} What’s Dexterity (Survival)? It’s not on my sheet.", + "{@b GM:} Make a Dexterity check\u2014roll a d20 and add your Dexterity modifier\u2014then add your proficiency bonus if you’re proficient in Survival.", + "{@b Gurf:} Okay that’s a… 16. My Dex gives me plus 4, but I’m not proficient. 20!", + "{@b GM:} Great; 17 plus 20\u2014that’s a total of 37." ] } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Step 5 - Loot", - "entries": [ - "Compare the result of the Harvesting check to the harvest list you made in step 3. If the Harvesting check's result meets or exceeds the Harvest DC for a component, that component is successfully harvested.", + "type":"entries", + "name":"Step 5 - Loot", + "entries":[ + "Compare the result of the Harvesting check to the harvest list you made in step 3. If the Harvesting check’s result meets or exceeds the Harvest DC for a component, that component is successfully harvested.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Example", - "entries": [ + "name":"Example", + "entries":[ "A result of 37 means that everything except the {@i breath sac} and {@i essence} is acquired." ] }, { "type": "inset", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} The two eyes come out, plop plop, as do the teeth. Unfortunately, the breath sac is too tough and you can't harvest it before its magic seeps away. You never even get started on the essence.", + "{@b GM:} The two eyes come out, plop plop, as do the teeth. Unfortunately, the breath sac is too tough and you can’t harvest it before its magic seeps away. You never even get started on the essence.", "{@b Gurf:} Yay! Teef and eyez!", "{@b Mizzard:} Blast\u2014I wanted that breath sac..." ] @@ -1170,31 +1170,31 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Components & Difficulty", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Harvesting terms and concepts are explained below.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-no-bullets", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Component DC", - "entry": "Some components, like teeth, are very simple to extricate, whilst others, like hide, take a great deal of skill to extract without ruining them. Each component has a Component DC, indicating how hard it is to safely extract before it loses its magical potency. The {@filter tables|tables|search=harvest} describe the different components that varying creature types might yield." + "type":"item", + "name":"Component DC", + "entry":"Some components, like teeth, are very simple to extricate, whilst others, like hide, take a great deal of skill to extract without ruining them. Each component has a Component DC, indicating how hard it is to safely extract before it loses its magical potency. The {@filter tables|tables|search=harvest} describe the different components that varying creature types might yield." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Quantity", - "entry": "The GM decides how many of each component are available for harvest based on the creature. For example, a severely damaged dragon might only yield 1 {@i eye} and 1 {@i breath sac}, rather than its usual bounty." + "type":"item", + "name":"Quantity", + "entry":"The GM decides how many of each component are available for harvest based on the creature. For example, a severely damaged dragon might only yield 1 {@i eye} and 1 {@i breath sac}, rather than its usual bounty." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Harvest List", - "entry": "Components can be harvested in any order, regardless of Component DC. The harvest list details which components the harvesters wish to attempt to extract and in which order. The harvesters must agree on the harvest list together or defer to the carving harvester." + "type":"item", + "name":"Harvest List", + "entry":"Components can be harvested in any order, regardless of Component DC. The harvest list details which components the harvesters wish to attempt to extract and in which order. The harvesters must agree on the harvest list together or defer to the carving harvester." }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Harvest DC", - "entry": "After the harvesters establish their harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. This is achieved by adding the Component DC of each component in the list to the DC of the components higher up in the list. These cumulative DCs are known as the Harvest DCs; harvesters successfully extract the components for which they meet or exceed a Harvest DC." + "type":"item", + "name":"Harvest DC", + "entry":"After the harvesters establish their harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. This is achieved by adding the Component DC of each component in the list to the DC of the components higher up in the list. These cumulative DCs are known as the Harvest DCs; harvesters successfully extract the components for which they meet or exceed a Harvest DC." } ] } @@ -1203,11 +1203,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Duration & Degradation", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Harvesting a creature takes a set duration based on the size of the creature (see harvest time in the table below).", { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Creature Size and Harvest Time", + "type":"table", + "caption":"Creature Size and Harvest Time", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1244,15 +1244,15 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Degradation", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Degradation", + "entries":[ "To keep the game flowing, these rules offer the concept of degradation; the adventurers have only a short time, post-mortem, to harvest components. Spells like gentle repose do not prevent this. This rule prevents the aftermath of each fight from becoming a harvest-fest by limiting the number of creatures that can be harvested.", { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Time Limit", - "entries": [ - "For harvesting to yield magical components, a harvester must begin harvesting a corpse within {@b 1 minute} of the creature's death and, once it has begun harvesting, not cease harvesting the corpse for the duration of the check. As the shortest harvest time of any creature is 5 minutes, a character only has time to harvest one creature after a battle before the other creatures have degraded." + "type":"entries", + "name":"Time Limit", + "entries":[ + "For harvesting to yield magical components, a harvester must begin harvesting a corpse within {@b 1 minute} of the creature’s death and, once it has begun harvesting, not cease harvesting the corpse for the duration of the check. As the shortest harvest time of any creature is 5 minutes, a character only has time to harvest one creature after a battle before the other creatures have degraded." ] } ] @@ -1262,11 +1262,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Assessment and Carving", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "The Harvesting check is the summed total of two ability checks: Assessment and Carving. A single creature can choose to make both checks; if it does so, it makes these checks with {@b disadvantage}. With all Harvesting checks, the skill used for the check depends on the type of creature the characters are attempting to harvest. For example, Beasts require a Survival check while Aberrations require an Arcana check.", { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Creature Types and Associated Skills", + "type":"table", + "caption":"Creature Types and Associated Skills", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1335,55 +1335,55 @@ ] }, { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-no-bullets", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Assessment", - "entries": [ + "type":"item", + "name":"Assessment", + "entries":[ "To correctly assess how best to extract and store creature components, a character must make an Intelligence check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Assessment check is known as the assessing harvester." ] }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Carving", - "entries": [ + "type":"item", + "name":"Carving", + "entries":[ "Skill with a knife is the proven method of harvesting components. A creature attempting to harvest a corpse makes a Dexterity check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Carving check is known as the carving harvester." ] } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "style": "text-center", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "style":"text-center", + "entries":[ "{@b Assessment check = 1d20 + Intelligence modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable)}", "{@b Carving check = 1d20 + Dexterity modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable)}", "{@b Harvesting check = Assessment check result + Carving check result}" ] }, { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-no-bullets", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Spells and Buffs", - "entries": [ + "type":"item", + "name":"Spells and Buffs", + "entries":[ "For a spell or magical effect to have vany influence on the outcome of harvesting, it must affect a harvester for the entire duration of the Harvesting check (see Creature Size and Harvest Time table). For this reason, spells with a duration of 1 minute, like bless and guidance, never confer their bonus to the result of the check. A spell like enhance ability, which lasts 1 hour, could confer its advantage to a Harvesting check so long as the spell begins before the check starts and does not end until after the check is completed." ] } ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type":"entries", "name": "Helpers", "entries": [ - "Creatures not involved in assessment or carving can help! The number of creatures that can help depends on the size of the creature being harvested (see table below). If a helper has proficiency in the skill associated with the monster's type, the helper adds its proficiency bonus to the Harvesting check's result. If the helper doesn't have this proficiency, it adds half its proficiency bonus rounded down, instead. Helpers must help for the entire duration of the harvesting procedure to add this bonus. This takes the place of the Help action, which has no effect in Harvesting or Crafting.", + "Creatures not involved in assessment or carving can help! The number of creatures that can help depends on the size of the creature being harvested (see table below). If a helper has proficiency in the skill associated with the monster’s type, the helper adds its proficiency bonus to the Harvesting check’s result. If the helper doesn’t have this proficiency, it adds half its proficiency bonus rounded down, instead. Helpers must help for the entire duration of the harvesting procedure to add this bonus. This takes the place of the Help action, which has no effect in Harvesting or Crafting.", { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Harvesting and Helpers", + "type":"table", + "caption":"Harvesting and Helpers", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1426,12 +1426,12 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Results & Rewards", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "A character receives each component for which it meets or exceeds the DC in the harvest list. This is cumulative; for example, a Harvesting check of 37 on the dragon example on page 49 yields two eyes and a pouch of teeth. The breath sac and robust essence are not harvested, as the result of 37 is lower than the DCs (45 and 75, respectively).", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Component Types", @@ -1444,12 +1444,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Rule: Metatags", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Metatags are a tool that expands the number of possible components in the game, increasing the specificity of the crafting system.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Components", @@ -1461,15 +1461,15 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Recipes", "entries": [ - "In crafting recipes, metatags specify a detail about the creature that bore the component written in parentheses. This detail could be all or part of its name (e.g. Animated), size (e.g. Large), subcategory (e.g. shapechanger), or something else. You may have to look at the creature's statistics to see if it satisfies a metatag requirement." + "In crafting recipes, metatags specify a detail about the creature that bore the component written in parentheses. This detail could be all or part of its name (e.g. Animated), size (e.g. Large), subcategory (e.g. shapechanger), or something else. You may have to look at the creature’s statistics to see if it satisfies a metatag requirement." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Quests & Consequences", "entries": [ - "Metatags can be used in either or both of the following ways. Firstly, a GM may require that a specific metatag is needed to craft an item. For example, a GM may decide that flame tongue\u2014a fiery weapon\u2014might be craftable only using the breath sac from a fire-breathing (brass, gold, or red) dragon. A player wouldn't be able to use a {@i Dragon (ancient white dragon) breath sac} to craft the item and would need to embark on a quest to find the appropriate component.", - "Secondly, if the correct metatag is used in a crafting recipe, a GM can reward the player by granting them {@b advantage} on the check to craft the item. For example, without metatags, any {@i Dragon's eye} can be used to craft a ring of poison resistance. With metatags, an adventurer can craft the ring with the eye of any {@i Dragon}, but has {@b advantage} on the check(s) if they use the {@i eye} of a green dragon." + "Metatags can be used in either or both of the following ways. Firstly, a GM may require that a specific metatag is needed to craft an item. For example, a GM may decide that flame tongue\u2014a fiery weapon\u2014might be craftable only using the breath sac from a fire-breathing (brass, gold, or red) dragon. A player wouldn’t be able to use a {@i Dragon (ancient white dragon) breath sac} to craft the item and would need to embark on a quest to find the appropriate component.", + "Secondly, if the correct metatag is used in a crafting recipe, a GM can reward the player by granting them {@b advantage} on the check to craft the item. For example, without metatags, any {@i Dragon’s eye} can be used to craft a ring of poison resistance. With metatags, an adventurer can craft the ring with the eye of any {@i Dragon}, but has {@b advantage} on the check(s) if they use the {@i eye} of a green dragon." ] } ] @@ -1481,24 +1481,24 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Harvest Tables", - "entries": [ - "This section presents the components that may be available for each creature type. When a player declares their intention to harvest a creature, consult the relevant table in this section and choose the components that make sense for the creature. For example, an aboleth has tentacles, eyes, mucus, blood, and a hide, but doesn't have claws, chitin, or antennae. Boss monsters can have unique components that aren't found in these harvest tables.", + "entries":[ + "This section presents the components that may be available for each creature type. When a player declares their intention to harvest a creature, consult the relevant table in this section and choose the components that make sense for the creature. For example, an aboleth has tentacles, eyes, mucus, blood, and a hide, but doesn’t have claws, chitin, or antennae. Boss monsters can have unique components that aren’t found in these harvest tables.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Usability", "entries": [ - "Not all the components in the harvest tables presented herein have an attached recipe. However, among the many books that use this system, every harvestable component can be used to make something. At time of publishing, this includes: {@i Fool's Gold: Into the Bellowing Wilds, Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting, Itza's Guide to Dragonbonding, L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets, Motes of the Divine, Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, Wrath of the Kaiju,} and all monthly releases by Loot Tavern." + "Not all the components in the harvest tables presented herein have an attached recipe. However, among the many books that use this system, every harvestable component can be used to make something. At time of publishing, this includes: {@i Fool’s Gold: Into the Bellowing Wilds, Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Itza’s Guide to Dragonbonding, L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets, Motes of the Divine, Steinhardt’s Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, Wrath of the Kaiju,} and all monthly releases by Loot Tavern." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Superscripts", "entries": [ - "The small superscript letters after a component's name allow the system to integrate cleanly with the cooking system that appears in {@i Heliana's Guide}, should a GM wish to use this material with that book. If you're not using the cooking system, you can ignore the superscript." + "The small superscript letters after a component’s name allow the system to integrate cleanly with the cooking system that appears in {@i Heliana’s Guide}, should a GM wish to use this material with that book. If you’re not using the cooking system, you can ignore the superscript." ] } ] @@ -1506,8 +1506,8 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Unusual Anatomy", - "entries": [ - "If a creature has some interesting anatomy not on the appropriate harvest table, you can grab the component and DC from a different creature type's harvest table." + "entries":[ + "If a creature has some interesting anatomy not on the appropriate harvest table, you can grab the component and DC from a different creature type’s harvest table." ] }, "{@table Aberration Harvest|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -1529,10 +1529,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Essence", - "entries": [ - "{@i Essence} is required to craft more powerful magic items. It comes in five forms: frail, robust, potent, mythic, and deific. These {@i essences} are required to craft items of uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, and artifact rarity, respectively. Whilst essence can be extracted from all creature types, the essence available depends on the creature's Challenge Rating (CR). The following harvest table can be appended to all the monster harvest tables in this section.", + "entries":[ + "{@i Essence} is required to craft more powerful magic items. It comes in five forms: frail, robust, potent, mythic, and deific. These {@i essences} are required to craft items of uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, and artifact rarity, respectively. Whilst essence can be extracted from all creature types, the essence available depends on the creature’s Challenge Rating (CR). The following harvest table can be appended to all the monster harvest tables in this section.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-2 text-center", @@ -1578,11 +1578,11 @@ ] ] }, - "You can't harvest a lower-level essence from a higher CR creature\u2014they have only one essence, the one dictated by its CR!", + "You can’t harvest a lower-level essence from a higher CR creature\u2014they have only one essence, the one dictated by its CR!", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Appearance", @@ -1595,9 +1595,9 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Essence & Balance", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Because essence can only be gained by harvesting CR 3 or higher creatures, it acts as a gating mechanism to limit the power of items the party can craft. If you want an especially high magic campaign, consider decreasing the CR at which essence can be harvested. This will allow more powerful items to be crafted at lower levels. If you want a low-magic campaign, do the opposite.", - "GM Tip: Boss Essence. When it comes to crafting, only an essence's rarity matters, not the creature it comes from. The most valuable parts of boss monsters are their unique components, not their essence!" + "GM Tip: Boss Essence. When it comes to crafting, only an essence’s rarity matters, not the creature it comes from. The most valuable parts of boss monsters are their unique components, not their essence!" ] } ] @@ -1610,33 +1610,33 @@ "page": 56, "ruleType": "O", "entries": [ - "The crafting rules below provide what you need to know to craft each item in this book. You can't enchant an ascendant dragon armour breastplate without first creating a breastplate. Within this guide, there are two types of crafting, each associated with a type of crafting check:", + "The crafting rules below provide what you need to know to craft each item in this book. You can’t enchant an ascendant dragon armour breastplate without first creating a breastplate. Within this guide, there are two types of crafting, each associated with a type of crafting check:", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Manufacturing", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "is the creation of mundane (nonmagical) items from raw materials by a creature proficient with a tool using a Manufacturing check." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Enchanting", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "is the magification of a mundane item by a spellcaster to give it magical powers using an Enchanting check" ] } ] - }, - "Forging, detailed in {@i Heliana's Guide}, is where both these processes are combined, allowing a non-spellcasting craftsperson to work magic into raw materials as the item takes shape", + }, + "Forging, detailed in {@i Heliana’s Guide}, is where both these processes are combined, allowing a non-spellcasting craftsperson to work magic into raw materials as the item takes shape", { "type": "section", "name": "Manufacturing", - "entries": [ - "Despite an adventurer's best efforts, they're probably going to end up with one or two pieces of nonmagical gear. Someone needs to make those items, and the following manufacturing rules put that power in the players' hands. To manufacture a mundane item, a creature needs three things: materials, a tool, and time. In some cases, at the GM's discretion, a creature might also need auxiliary equipment. Let's take a breastplate as an example.", + "entries":[ + "Despite an adventurer’s best efforts, they’re probably going to end up with one or two pieces of nonmagical gear. Someone needs to make those items, and the following manufacturing rules put that power in the players’ hands. To manufacture a mundane item, a creature needs three things: materials, a tool, and time. In some cases, at the GM’s discretion, a creature might also need auxiliary equipment. Let’s take a breastplate as an example.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -1644,37 +1644,37 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Materials & Cost", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "As a rule of thumb, the material cost of an item is one-third of its purchase value. A breastplate, valued at 400 gp, requires 130 gp of materials. The GM has great latitude in deciding what these mundane materials might be. The Manufacturing DC & Time table on pages 59-60 summarises the material cost of different mundane items.", - "Potion and spell scroll bases are unique in that there is no base item to compare the material cost to. The cost of these magic items' nonmagical materials is 2 gp and 3 gp, respectively." + "Potion and spell scroll bases are unique in that there is no base item to compare the material cost to. The cost of these magic items’ nonmagical materials is 2 gp and 3 gp, respectively." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Abilities & Tools", - "entries": [ - "Manufacturing an item requires a tool. The tool required depends on the item's type. The GM has considerable leeway in deciding if a tool is applicable or not and has the final say on the tool required for any item. In addition, different tools require different abilities to use them. Some tools, like carpenter's tools, grant a choice of abilities, much like how Finesse weapons let you choose Strength or Dexterity when making an attack roll. See the Tools and Their Products table on the next page for a breakdown of tools,abilities, and item types." + "entries":[ + "Manufacturing an item requires a tool. The tool required depends on the item’s type. The GM has considerable leeway in deciding if a tool is applicable or not and has the final say on the tool required for any item. In addition, different tools require different abilities to use them. Some tools, like carpenter’s tools, grant a choice of abilities, much like how Finesse weapons let you choose Strength or Dexterity when making an attack roll. See the Tools and Their Products table on the next page for a breakdown of tools,abilities, and item types." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Tool Proficiency", - "entries": [ - "Proficiency with a tool isn't necessary to attempt a Crafting check that requires that tool. If a character does not have the required proficiency, it can still make the check, albeit with {@b disadvantage}. At the GM's discretion, this disadvantage can be avoided if the character receives guidance from a book or a creature with the requisite proficiency." + "entries":[ + "Proficiency with a tool isn’t necessary to attempt a Crafting check that requires that tool. If a character does not have the required proficiency, it can still make the check, albeit with {@b disadvantage}. At the GM’s discretion, this disadvantage can be avoided if the character receives guidance from a book or a creature with the requisite proficiency." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Difficulty & Flavour", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Mundane items have a manufacturing DC associated with their item type; the more complex the item, the higher the DC. See the Manufacturing DC & Time table on page 59-60 for the full breakdown." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Check", - "entries": [ - "To manufacture an item, a creature must gather the required equipment, materials, and tools, and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes a Manufacturing check using proficiency with the appropriate tool. A success on this check results in a completed item. A failure results in a non-functioning item or, if you use the quirks optional rule (see Heliana's Guide), a functioning item with one or more flaws." + "entries":[ + "To manufacture an item, a creature must gather the required equipment, materials, and tools, and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes a Manufacturing check using proficiency with the appropriate tool. A success on this check results in a completed item. A failure results in a non-functioning item or, if you use the quirks optional rule (see Heliana’s Guide), a functioning item with one or more flaws." ] } ] @@ -1682,37 +1682,37 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Breastplate Manufacturing", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Materials", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "130 gp steel ingots & leather" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Time", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "40 hours" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Tools", - "entries": [ - "{@item smith's tools|PHB}" + "entries":[ + "{@item smith’s tools|PHB}" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Manufacturing check", - "entries": [ - "{@dc 18} Constitution or Strength (smith's tools)" + "entries":[ + "{@dc 18} Constitution or Strength (smith’s tools)" ] } ] @@ -1732,7 +1732,7 @@ "Ability", "Item Types" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "{@item Alchemist's Supplies|PHB}", "Intelligence", @@ -1829,9 +1829,9 @@ "{@filter Ammunition (arrows, blowgun needles, and bolts)|items|type=ammunition|category=}, {@filter instruments|items|type=instrument|category=}, {@filter prostheses|items|type=mundane prostheses|category=}, {@filter armour (shields)items|type=shield|category=}, miscellaneous (anything made of wood), {@filter rods|items|type=rod|category=}, {@filter staffs|items|type=staff|category=}, {@filter wands|items|type=wand|category=}, {@filter weapons (blowguns, clubs, darts, greatclubs, javelins, longbows, nunchaku, polearms{@sup **}, shortbows, slingshots, tonfas, tridents)|items|type=simple weapon;martial weapon|category=}" ] ], - "footnotes": [ + "footnotes":[ "Miscellaneous indicates the item could belong to any category. Usually such items specify a material from which they are made. The category this most often applies to is wondrous items.", - "{@sup *}This is a new item category introduced in Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting and present in Motes of the Divine.", + "{@sup *}This is a new item category introduced in Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting and present in Motes of the Divine.", "{@sup **}Polearm: {@item glaive|PHB}, {@item halberd|PHB}, {@item lance|PHB}, {@item pike|PHB}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, or twinblade" ] }, @@ -1856,7 +1856,7 @@ "DC", "Item Value{@sup *}" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "Adventuring gear", "", @@ -2829,55 +2829,56 @@ "15", "Varies{@sup 3}" ] + ], - "footnotes": [ + "footnotes":[ "{@sup *} Item values in bold are different to the SRD (core 5e rules).", - "{@sup 2} This is a new item type which you can find in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", + "{@sup 2} This is a new item type which you can find in L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", "{@sup 3} These items have a great variety in their constituent materials, from a gnarled tree root with a cost similar to a quarterstaff (2 sp) to gold and jewel-encrusted items fit for royalty. Regarding rods, staffs, and wands, you can choose a weapon that is close in material and appearance to how you picture this item.", "{@sup W} This is a new item type which you can find in Wrath of the Kaiju.", - "{@sup 4} This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM's discretion!" + "{@sup 4} This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM’s discretion!" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Check", - "entries": [ - "To enchant an item, a creature must gather the required materials and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the entire enchanting time, a creature makes an Enchanting check with its spellcasting ability using proficiency with the appropriate skill. A success on this check results in a completed enchantment. On a failure, the enchantment can still take hold, but the item gains a number of flaws based on the difference between the result of the check and the check's DC (see Number of Flaws Gained table). Success or failure, the essence and component are consumed." + "entries":[ + "To enchant an item, a creature must gather the required materials and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the entire enchanting time, a creature makes an Enchanting check with its spellcasting ability using proficiency with the appropriate skill. A success on this check results in a completed enchantment. On a failure, the enchantment can still take hold, but the item gains a number of flaws based on the difference between the result of the check and the check’s DC (see Number of Flaws Gained table). Success or failure, the essence and component are consumed." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "Ascendant Dragon Armour (Breastplate) Enchanting", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Rarity", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "rare" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Materials", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "breastplate, {@i pouch of Dragon (koi) scales, robust essence}" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Time", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "80 hours" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Enchanting check", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "{@dc 18} spellcasting ability (Survival)" ] } @@ -2888,15 +2889,15 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Quirks: Flaws", - "entries": [ - "Unlike standard ability checks, succeeding or failing a crafting check doesn't mean that you do or don't make the item. Instead, the item can end up having quirks; properties that affect the item in favourable or detrimental ways. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons. Additional information about boons and flaws can be found in {@i Heliana's Guide}." + "entries":[ + "Unlike standard ability checks, succeeding or failing a crafting check doesn’t mean that you do or don’t make the item. Instead, the item can end up having quirks; properties that affect the item in favourable or detrimental ways. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons. Additional information about boons and flaws can be found in {@i Heliana's Guide}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Flaws", - "entries": [ - "When an item is being enchanted, it is easy for complex magic to go awry, or mischievous yokai to manipulate or even inhabit the item, giving it unusual quirks. When you make an enchanting check, subtract the crafting DC from the check's result, and consult the Number of Flaws Gained table to determine the number of flaws the item gains. Then, roll a d20 on the Enchanting Flaws table to determine which flaws the item gains, re-rolling any duplicates. Using an essence of the item's rarity, you can reattempt an enchanting check. The item's quirks are replaced with new ones (if any) depending on the result of the new check." + "entries":[ + "When an item is being enchanted, it is easy for complex magic to go awry, or mischievous yokai to manipulate or even inhabit the item, giving it unusual quirks. When you make an enchanting check, subtract the crafting DC from the check’s result, and consult the Number of Flaws Gained table to determine the number of flaws the item gains. Then, roll a d20 on the Enchanting Flaws table to determine which flaws the item gains, re-rolling any duplicates. Using an essence of the item’s rarity, you can reattempt an enchanting check. The item’s quirks are replaced with new ones (if any) depending on the result of the new check." ] }, { @@ -2910,7 +2911,7 @@ "Enchanting Check Result Minus Crafting DC", "Number of Flaws Gained" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "-13 or less", "Total failure, item destroyed" @@ -2933,7 +2934,7 @@ ] ], "outro": [ - "If the item is attuneable, then the quirk is only applied to a creature while it is attuned to the item. If the item is consumable (e.g., a potion, magical meal, or scroll), then the quirk is present for the duration of the item's effect or, if the item has no duration (like a {@i potion of healing}), {@b 1 hour}. If the item is neither attuneable nor consumable, then the quirk is active while the item is in the creature's possession, whether it is being held, carried, or worn." + "If the item is attuneable, then the quirk is only applied to a creature while it is attuned to the item. If the item is consumable (e.g., a potion, magical meal, or scroll), then the quirk is present for the duration of the item’s effect or, if the item has no duration (like a {@i potion of healing}), {@b 1 hour}. If the item is neither attuneable nor consumable, then the quirk is active while the item is in the creature’s possession, whether it is being held, carried, or worn." ] }, { @@ -2947,14 +2948,14 @@ "d20", "Flaw" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "1", - "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM's discretion)." + "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM’s discretion)." ], [ "2", - "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM's discretion), it can't do so again until you finish a long rest." + "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM’s discretion), it can’t do so again until you finish a long rest." ], [ "3", @@ -2970,7 +2971,7 @@ ], [ "6", - "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item's rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." + "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item’s rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." ], [ "7", @@ -2994,7 +2995,7 @@ ], [ "12", - "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn't normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." + "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn’t normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." ], [ "13", @@ -3002,7 +3003,7 @@ ], [ "14", - "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can't then trigger again until the next dawn." + "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can’t then trigger again until the next dawn." ], [ "15", @@ -3010,7 +3011,7 @@ ], [ "16", - "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can't trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." + "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can’t trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." ], [ "17", @@ -3022,7 +3023,7 @@ ], [ "19", - "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a \"gift\": an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." + "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a “gift”: an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." ], [ "20", @@ -3035,36 +3036,36 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Ryoko's Crafting Recipes", - "entries": [ - "The following table catalogues every magic item in this book, {@i Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms}, as well as the items found and crafted in the companion adventure book, {@i Wrath of the Kaiju}. It is the GM's choice if and how a character knows a magic item recipe. The items are listed alphabetically by type and then name. Here's how to interpret the table:", + "entries":[ + "The following table catalogues every magic item in this book, {@i Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms}, as well as the items found and crafted in the companion adventure book, {@i Wrath of the Kaiju}. It is the GM’s choice if and how a character knows a magic item recipe. The items are listed alphabetically by type and then name. Here’s how to interpret the table:", { "type": "item", "name": "Name", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "The name of the magic item. Items in {@b bold} are made from boss monster components, which are listed in the Metadata column. To make these items a little more unique, you can decide that the component used to craft the item be harvested from the boss monster." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Type (Metadata)", - "entries": [ - "The item's type. If an item has multiple types (such as \"rod, staff, or wand\"), it is listed under the first type alphabetically (\"rods\").", - "A superscript 'W' ('{@sup W}') indicates that this is a new weapon type, the rules for which can be found on pages 66-71. The word 'any' is used to denote that the magic item can take the form of multiple types. For example:", + "entries":[ + "The item’s type. If an item has multiple types (such as “rod, staff, or wand”), it is listed under the first type alphabetically (“rods”).", + "A superscript 'W' ('{@sup W}') indicates that this is a new weapon type, the rules for which can be found on pages 66-71. The word ‘any’ is used to denote that the magic item can take the form of multiple types. For example:", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "items":[ { "type": "item", "name": "Any polearm", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "{@item glaive|PHB}, {@item halberd|PHB}, {@item lance|PHB}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item pike|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, or twinblade" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Any hammer", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "{@item club|PHB}, {@item greatclub|PHB}, {@item light hammer|PHB}, {@item mace|PHB}, {@item maul|PHB}, or {@item warhammer|PHB}" ] } @@ -3076,78 +3077,78 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Value", - "entries": [ - "The suggested price to purchase the item \"off the shelf \" in gold pieces. This can vary considerably from the price an adventurer might pay if they sourced all the ingredients separately and is a representation of the demand for that type of item. These prices can, and should, change to fit your world." + "entries":[ + "The suggested price to purchase the item “off the shelf ” in gold pieces. This can vary considerably from the price an adventurer might pay if they sourced all the ingredients separately and is a representation of the demand for that type of item. These prices can, and should, change to fit your world." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Rarity", - "entries": [ - "The item's rarity, represented using abbreviations: C, common; U, uncommon; R, rare; V, very rare; L, legendary; A, artifact.", + "entries":[ + "The item’s rarity, represented using abbreviations: C, common; U, uncommon; R, rare; V, very rare; L, legendary; A, artifact.", "Note: If an item changes rarity, so too does its save DC: Common, 11; Uncommon, 13; Rare, 15; Very Rare, 16; Legendary, 17." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Attunement", - "entries": [ - "Indicates whether an item requires attunement (\"Att\"), what type of attunement, and if it is consumable (\"C\"). See \"Attunement Options\" below for details on new types of attunement. This column uses the following abbreviations: Enh, enhanced; Opt, optional; Req, required. A superscript 's' ('{@sup s}') indicates a creature needs to be a spellcaster, and a '{@sup +}' indicates there are other, specific limitations. Blank ('\u2014') means no attunement is required." + "entries":[ + "Indicates whether an item requires attunement (“Att”), what type of attunement, and if it is consumable (“C”). See “Attunement Options” below for details on new types of attunement. This column uses the following abbreviations: Enh, enhanced; Opt, optional; Req, required. A superscript ‘s’ (‘{@sup s}’) indicates a creature needs to be a spellcaster, and a ‘{@sup +}’ indicates there are other, specific limitations. Blank ('\u2014') means no attunement is required." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Type (Component Details)", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "The types of creature from which a component must be harvested." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Metatag", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "An optional rule that can grant {@b advantage} on Crafting checks or can be a requirement to craft an item. For example, the ascendant dragon armour calls for a pouch of dragon scales. The metatag indicates the scales should come from a koi dragon. A {@b bolded} metatag indicates an original Loot Tavern monster." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Component", - "entries": [ - "The specific component(s) required to give a magic item its magical effects. A superscript 'V' ('{@sup v}') indicates a volatile component (for use with the optional rule in {@i Heliana's Guide})." + "entries":[ + "The specific component(s) required to give a magic item its magical effects. A superscript ‘V’ (‘{@sup v}’) indicates a volatile component (for use with the optional rule in {@i Heliana’s Guide})." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Page", - "entries": [ - "The page in this book on which the item, its art, and its mechanics can be found. In the PDF, you can click these numbers to jump to that page, and click the item's name to jump back to the table." + "entries":[ + "The page in this book on which the item, its art, and its mechanics can be found. In the PDF, you can click these numbers to jump to that page, and click the item’s name to jump back to the table." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Attunement Options", - "entries": [ - "Some items in {@i Ryoko's Guide} and {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} have new types of attunement: enhanced and optional.", + "entries":[ + "Some items in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} and {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} have new types of attunement: enhanced and optional.", { "type": "item", "name": "Enhanced", - "entries": [ - "Properties described as being 'Enhanced Attunement', labelled 'EA' in the item itself and 'Enh' in the tables, are additional magical features that can be unlocked. Usually, this requires the player to fulfill a prerequisite, such as the completion of a task or, more simply, accepting some downsides associated with the enhancement. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled 'EA') require attunement as normal." + "entries":[ + "Properties described as being ‘Enhanced Attunement’, labelled ‘EA’ in the item itself and ‘Enh’ in the tables, are additional magical features that can be unlocked. Usually, this requires the player to fulfill a prerequisite, such as the completion of a task or, more simply, accepting some downsides associated with the enhancement. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled ‘EA’) require attunement as normal." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Optional", - "entries": [ - "Properties described as being 'Optional Attunement', labelled 'OA' in the item itself and 'Opt' in the tables, grant their benefits only when a character attunes to the item. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled 'OA') are granted to the item's user even if they aren't attuned." + "entries":[ + "Properties described as being ‘Optional Attunement’, labelled ‘OA’ in the item itself and ‘Opt’ in the tables, grant their benefits only when a character attunes to the item. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled ‘OA’) are granted to the item’s user even if they aren’t attuned." ] } ] }, { "type": "table", - "caption": "Ryoko's Guide and Wrath of the Kaiju Magic Item Recipes", - "colLabelRows": [ + "caption": "Ryoko’s Guide and Wrath of the Kaiju Magic Item Recipes", + "colLabelRows":[ [ "", "Metadata", @@ -5034,7 +5035,7 @@ ] ], "footnotes": [ - "{@sup 1}Indicates the item is from Wrath of the Kaiju, the companion adventure book to Ryoko's Guide.", + "{@sup 1}Indicates the item is from Wrath of the Kaiju, the companion adventure book to Ryoko’s Guide.", "{@sup 2}This item is not craftable; it can only be harvested.", "{@sup K}Indicates the page number is from Wrath of the Kaiju.", "{@sup H}See Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting." @@ -5053,21 +5054,21 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Kaiju are like natural disasters; they aren't something one can simply conquer. You 'win' if you're still alive when the earth stops shaking." + "Kaiju are like natural disasters; they aren’t something one can simply conquer. You ‘win’ if you’re still alive when the earth stops shaking." ], "by": "Ryoko" }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Overview", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Kaiju are colossal, apex monsters of the Yokai Realms. Manifestations of primal magic, their mere presence can shatter the ecological balance of an entire continent. Snow-capped mountains are decapitated with the swipe of a claw, a valley is drowned as a slumbering behemoth dams a river, and a civilisation is decimated by a rampaging colossus.", - "Due to their immense power and size, entering into battle with a kaiju is unlike battling any other creature. Kaiju have ability scores, actions, traits, and a challenge rating, like smaller creatures, but defeating a kaiju is a far more complex endeavour. Characters must scale the kaiju, target {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, and deplete its Chaos Threshold. As the battle progresses, a kaiju's behaviour and tactics will evolve in response to player actions. In its death throes, a kaiju attacks recklessly, and the party must deliver a well-timed Finishing Blow to secure victory.", + "Due to their immense power and size, entering into battle with a kaiju is unlike battling any other creature. Kaiju have ability scores, actions, traits, and a challenge rating, like smaller creatures, but defeating a kaiju is a far more complex endeavour. Characters must scale the kaiju, target {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, and deplete its Chaos Threshold. As the battle progresses, a kaiju’s behaviour and tactics will evolve in response to player actions. In its death throes, a kaiju attacks recklessly, and the party must deliver a well-timed Finishing Blow to secure victory.", { "type": "item", "name": "Player Knowledge", "entries": [ - "The mechanics for fighting kaiju should not be a secret. Players should understand the fundamentals of the system ({@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, death throes, etc.) so they can launch themselves into the fantasy of battling these behemoths with confidence. You might choose to share these mechanics with them directly. Alternatively, you can explain kaiju behaviours, battle tactics, and {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} through NPCs and clues your players find along their journey. {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} contains ready-made adventures that give information on battling kaiju for players to enjoy, and {@i Bombuku's Notebook of Knowhow} is a companion catalogue that gives players all the information they need to play, without any spoilers on specific adventures." + "The mechanics for fighting kaiju should not be a secret. Players should understand the fundamentals of the system ({@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, death throes, etc.) so they can launch themselves into the fantasy of battling these behemoths with confidence. You might choose to share these mechanics with them directly. Alternatively, you can explain kaiju behaviours, battle tactics, and {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} through NPCs and clues your players find along their journey. {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} contains ready-made adventures that give information on battling kaiju for players to enjoy, and {@i Bombuku’s Notebook of Knowhow} is a companion catalogue that gives players all the information they need to play, without any spoilers on specific adventures." ] } ] @@ -5077,19 +5078,19 @@ "name": "Kaiju Behaviour & Chaos Threshold", "page": 5, "entries": [ - "Although kaiju can't be defeated by brute force alone, attacking a kaiju can provoke changes in its behaviour. Some kaiju transform to battle adventurers in new ways, or gain additional, mighty abilities as they take damage. Heroes must always be ready to adapt their tactics and think on their feet to survive a kaiju's evolving onslaught.", + "Although kaiju can’t be defeated by brute force alone, attacking a kaiju can provoke changes in its behaviour. Some kaiju transform to battle adventurers in new ways, or gain additional, mighty abilities as they take damage. Heroes must always be ready to adapt their tactics and think on their feet to survive a kaiju’s evolving onslaught.", { "type": "item", "name": "Chaos Threshold", "entries": [ - "Instead of a regular hit point pool, a kaiju has a Chaos Threshold, a pool of hit points separate from those of its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. Whenever a kaiju takesdamage to a location other than a vulnerable area, this damage is dealt to the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. When the Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0, the kaiju is not defeated but instead begins to Rampage, adopting a new behaviour described in its Behaviour table. Triggering a kaiju's Rampage is often necessary to expose its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} and take it down." + "Instead of a regular hit point pool, a kaiju has a Chaos Threshold, a pool of hit points separate from those of its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. Whenever a kaiju takesdamage to a location other than a vulnerable area, this damage is dealt to the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. When the Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0, the kaiju is not defeated but instead begins to Rampage, adopting a new behaviour described in its Behaviour table. Triggering a kaiju’s Rampage is often necessary to expose its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} and take it down." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Behaviour Table", "entries": [ - "A kaiju's stat block is accompanied by a table that details the new behaviour it adopts when a triggering event occurs, such as the party exploiting one of the kaiju's {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. The behaviours aren't listed in any particular order; how players approach a fight will dictate how a kaiju's behaviour evolves. When a kaiju finishes a long rest, it loses any behaviours it has gained." + "A kaiju’s stat block is accompanied by a table that details the new behaviour it adopts when a triggering event occurs, such as the party exploiting one of the kaiju’s {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. The behaviours aren’t listed in any particular order; how players approach a fight will dictate how a kaiju’s behaviour evolves. When a kaiju finishes a long rest, it loses any behaviours it has gained." ] }, { @@ -5097,7 +5098,7 @@ "name": "Understanding the Chaos Threshold", "page": 5, "entries": [ - "When a character attacks a kaiju (and not one of its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}), you can describe the kaiju becoming increasingly enraged each time it takes damage. Eventually, this rage manifests in a Rampage\u2014a change in behaviour where the kaiju focuses its unbridled fury on the player characters, attacking with extreme aggression and without caution. This change in behaviour often reveals a vulnerable area that was not previously targetable." + "When a character attacks a kaiju (and not one of its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}), you can describe the kaiju becoming increasingly enraged each time it takes damage. Eventually, this rage manifests in a Rampage—a change in behaviour where the kaiju focuses its unbridled fury on the player characters, attacking with extreme aggression and without caution. This change in behaviour often reveals a vulnerable area that was not previously targetable." ] }, { @@ -5115,15 +5116,15 @@ "col-4 text-left", "col-12 text-left" ], - "colLabels": [ + "colLabels":[ "Behaviour", "Trigger", "Effect" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "Rampage", - "Bakuryō's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points", + "Bakuryō’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -5139,7 +5140,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Lost Features", "entries": [ - "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action." + "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action." ] }, { @@ -5163,26 +5164,26 @@ "name": "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} & Defeat", "page": 6, "entries": [ - "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are special weaknesses that cunning adventurers must exploit to defeat a kaiju. Each vulnerable area is listed in the kaiju's stat block. Unless otherwise stated, {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} share their kaiju's AC, saving throw modifiers, damage resistances, and damage immunities, and each has its own pool of hit points. A kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} regain all hit points when the kaiju finishes a long rest, and its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} can't regain hit points by any other means unless explicitly stated in the kaiju's stat block.", + "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are special weaknesses that cunning adventurers must exploit to defeat a kaiju. Each vulnerable area is listed in the kaiju’s stat block. Unless otherwise stated, {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} share their kaiju’s AC, saving throw modifiers, damage resistances, and damage immunities, and each has its own pool of hit points. A kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} regain all hit points when the kaiju finishes a long rest, and its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} can’t regain hit points by any other means unless explicitly stated in the kaiju’s stat block.", { "type": "item", "name": "Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "A creature can use a bonus action to make an {@b Intelligence (Insight)} or {@b Wisdom (Survival)} check (DC equal to 8 + the kaiju's proficiency bonus) while it is within 90 feet of a kaiju and can see it, identifying one visible vulnerable area on a success." + "A creature can use a bonus action to make an {@b Intelligence (Insight)} or {@b Wisdom (Survival)} check (DC equal to 8 + the kaiju’s proficiency bonus) while it is within 90 feet of a kaiju and can see it, identifying one visible vulnerable area on a success." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Exploiting {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "While a kaiju's vulnerable area is at 0 hit points, it's considered exploited. This will trigger a change in the kaiju's behaviour or abilities, as shown in its Behaviour table." + "While a kaiju’s vulnerable area is at 0 hit points, it’s considered exploited. This will trigger a change in the kaiju’s behaviour or abilities, as shown in its Behaviour table." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "GM Tip: Tracking Damage", "entries": [ - "Instead of a regular pool of hit points, every kaiju has a Chaos Threshold and a number of {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, each with its own pool of hit points. Before a kaiju battle begins, check the kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} table and write down the hit points of each vulnerable area, as well as the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. You will need to track damage to these locations separately." + "Instead of a regular pool of hit points, every kaiju has a Chaos Threshold and a number of {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, each with its own pool of hit points. Before a kaiju battle begins, check the kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} table and write down the hit points of each vulnerable area, as well as the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. You will need to track damage to these locations separately." ] }, { @@ -5200,14 +5201,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Attacks", "entries": [ - "When a creature attacks a kaiju, it can choose where on the kaiju it strikes. Effects that specifically target creatures, like eldritch blast or magic missile, can target {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} on a kaiju. For example, a sorcerer might cast fire bolt, targeting Bakur yō's fins, tail, or snout, as long as the target is within the spell's range. In Bakuryō's case, the Fins are also a vulnerable area" + "When a creature attacks a kaiju, it can choose where on the kaiju it strikes. Effects that specifically target creatures, like eldritch blast or magic missile, can target {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} on a kaiju. For example, a sorcerer might cast fire bolt, targeting Bakur yō’s fins, tail, or snout, as long as the target is within the spell’s range. In Bakuryō’s case, the Fins are also a vulnerable area" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Areas of Effect", "entries": [ - "When an area of effect contains a kaiju, the effect's area might include one or more {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}. An area of effect's damage can only be applied to a single vulnerable area or, if no vulnerable area is chosen, to the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. The creature that created the area of effect chooses which part of the kaiju to affect with it. For example, if the radius of a fireball hits Bakuryō's Fins and Upturned Scale, the spellcaster can choose whether the spell damages one of these {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, or if it instead damages Bakur yō's Chaos Threshold. Effects that can travel around corners can damage {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} if they are within the area of effect, even if it is not currently visible to the creature." + "When an area of effect contains a kaiju, the effect’s area might include one or more {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}. An area of effect’s damage can only be applied to a single vulnerable area or, if no vulnerable area is chosen, to the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. The creature that created the area of effect chooses which part of the kaiju to affect with it. For example, if the radius of a fireball hits Bakuryō’s Fins and Upturned Scale, the spellcaster can choose whether the spell damages one of these {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, or if it instead damages Bakur yō’s Chaos Threshold. Effects that can travel around corners can damage {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} if they are within the area of effect, even if it is not currently visible to the creature." ] }, { @@ -5221,7 +5222,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Inaccessible {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "Some of a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are always exposed and targetable, while others must be revealed by provoking certain behaviours from the kaiju, as described in the Behaviours table beside the kaiju's stat block. Thus, combats evolve, and adventurers must adapt to the ever-changing threats and opportunities that present themselves as they engage a kaiju." + "Some of a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are always exposed and targetable, while others must be revealed by provoking certain behaviours from the kaiju, as described in the Behaviours table beside the kaiju’s stat block. Thus, combats evolve, and adventurers must adapt to the ever-changing threats and opportunities that present themselves as they engage a kaiju." ] } ] @@ -5234,7 +5235,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Death Throes", "entries": [ - "When all of a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are exploited, it enters its death throes, desperately fighting with no sense of self-preservation. In addition to unique effects included in each kaiju's Behaviour table, the kaiju has advantage on all melee attacks, and attack rolls made against it have their critical hit threshold reduced by 2. For example, a creature that normally needs to roll a 20 on its d20 to score a critical hit against a kaiju would instead score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20." + "When all of a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are exploited, it enters its death throes, desperately fighting with no sense of self-preservation. In addition to unique effects included in each kaiju’s Behaviour table, the kaiju has advantage on all melee attacks, and attack rolls made against it have their critical hit threshold reduced by 2. For example, a creature that normally needs to roll a 20 on its d20 to score a critical hit against a kaiju would instead score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20." ] }, { @@ -5248,7 +5249,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "The death of a kaiju leaves a mark upon the world. On initiative count 20 of the round following a Finishing Blow, the effects listed in the Death Rattle section of the kaiju's appendix entry take effect. This may manifest as a ruinous wave of necrotic energy withering all life for miles around, or as a more subtle erosion of magic and wonder across the world at the destruction of such an awesome behemoth." + "The death of a kaiju leaves a mark upon the world. On initiative count 20 of the round following a Finishing Blow, the effects listed in the Death Rattle section of the kaiju’s appendix entry take effect. This may manifest as a ruinous wave of necrotic energy withering all life for miles around, or as a more subtle erosion of magic and wonder across the world at the destruction of such an awesome behemoth." ] } ] @@ -5264,7 +5265,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Mounting a Kaiju", "entries": [ - "Before a creature can move across a kaiju, the creature needs to mount it, using the normal rules for mounted combat. If a creature flies, drops, or teleports onto a kaiju on its turn, the creature can use movement equal to half its speed to catch itself and become mounted on the kaiju. A creature that is on a kaiju but isn't mounted on it immediately falls {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the kaiju. Some items and prostheses, like the grappling hook and climbing claws, allow creatures to mount and move across kaiju more easily." + "Before a creature can move across a kaiju, the creature needs to mount it, using the normal rules for mounted combat. If a creature flies, drops, or teleports onto a kaiju on its turn, the creature can use movement equal to half its speed to catch itself and become mounted on the kaiju. A creature that is on a kaiju but isn’t mounted on it immediately falls {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the kaiju. Some items and prostheses, like the grappling hook and climbing claws, allow creatures to mount and move across kaiju more easily." ] }, { @@ -5276,8 +5277,8 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Rules Reminder: Mounts", "entries": [ - "Once during your move, you can mount a creature that is within 5 feet of you or dismount. Doing so costs an amount of movement equal to half your speed. For example, if your speed is 30 feet, you must spend 15 feet of movement to mount a horse. Therefore, you can't mount it if you don't have 15 feet of movement left or if your speed is 0 feet.", - "If an effect moves your mount against its will while you're on it, you must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity saving throw or fall off the mount, landing prone in a space within 5 feet of it. If you're knocked prone while mounted, you must make the same saving throw.", + "Once during your move, you can mount a creature that is within 5 feet of you or dismount. Doing so costs an amount of movement equal to half your speed. For example, if your speed is 30 feet, you must spend 15 feet of movement to mount a horse. Therefore, you can’t mount it if you don’t have 15 feet of movement left or if your speed is 0 feet.", + "If an effect moves your mount against its will while you’re on it, you must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity saving throw or fall off the mount, landing prone in a space within 5 feet of it. If you’re knocked prone while mounted, you must make the same saving throw.", "If your mount is knocked prone, you can use your reaction to dismount it as it falls and land on your feet. Otherwise, you are dismounted and fall {@condition prone} in a space within 5 feet of it." ] }, @@ -5285,7 +5286,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Unwilling Mounts", "entries": [ - "Ryoko's Guide introduces a new type of mount, in addition to the standard 'controlled' and 'independent' mounts in 5th edition: unwilling. A creature on an unwilling mount doesn't gain any benefits it would normally gain from being mounted, and an unwilling mount doesn't gain any beneficial effects a rider might impart to a mount." + "Ryoko’s Guide introduces a new type of mount, in addition to the standard ‘controlled’ and ‘independent’ mounts in 5th edition: unwilling. A creature on an unwilling mount doesn’t gain any benefits it would normally gain from being mounted, and an unwilling mount doesn’t gain any beneficial effects a rider might impart to a mount." ] } ] @@ -5294,33 +5295,33 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Movement", "entries": [ - "Players can use the kaiju schematic presented in each kaiju's appendix entry to see how far their characters must climb to reach various parts of a kaiju's body. After a creature has mounted a kaiju, the creature moves with the kaiju as it moves. If a kaiju is conscious, any part of its body is treated as difficult terrain for a creature mounted on it. Creatures with a climbing speed ignore this difficult terrain." + "Players can use the kaiju schematic presented in each kaiju’s appendix entry to see how far their characters must climb to reach various parts of a kaiju’s body. After a creature has mounted a kaiju, the creature moves with the kaiju as it moves. If a kaiju is conscious, any part of its body is treated as difficult terrain for a creature mounted on it. Creatures with a climbing speed ignore this difficult terrain." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Cover", "entries": [ - "A kaiju can feel creatures on its body. Even if a creature is in a position on a kaiju that the kaiju can't see, the kaiju can attack that creature without suffering disadvantage. However, be it because a creature's location on the kaiju's body makes it harder for the kaiju to reach it, or because the kaiju doesn't want to damage itself with its own strikes, creatures mounted on a kaiju have half cover ({@b +2 bonus} to AC) against the kaiju's melee weapon attacks. Like other obstacles, the GM might also rule that certain parts of the kaiju's body also provide cover against effects originating outside the kaiju." + "A kaiju can feel creatures on its body. Even if a creature is in a position on a kaiju that the kaiju can’t see, the kaiju can attack that creature without suffering disadvantage. However, be it because a creature’s location on the kaiju’s body makes it harder for the kaiju to reach it, or because the kaiju doesn’t want to damage itself with its own strikes, creatures mounted on a kaiju have half cover ({@b +2 bonus} to AC) against the kaiju’s melee weapon attacks. Like other obstacles, the GM might also rule that certain parts of the kaiju’s body also provide cover against effects originating outside the kaiju." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "Optional Rule: Total Kaiju Cover", "entries": [ - "Creatures might be able to position themselves on a kaiju so as to be untargetable by some of its attacks. For example, a player character clinging to Bakuryō's head may be safe from her Bite attack. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the GM whether a character is positioned in a manner to grant full cover against some of the kaiju's attacks." + "Creatures might be able to position themselves on a kaiju so as to be untargetable by some of its attacks. For example, a player character clinging to Bakuryō’s head may be safe from her Bite attack. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the GM whether a character is positioned in a manner to grant full cover against some of the kaiju’s attacks." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Scaling and Falling", "entries": [ - "Reaching a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} may require an adventurer to scale the creature. To repel unwanted passengers, all kaiju have a special bonus action. Typically, this is called Shake Off, but some kaiju re-theme this effect; for example, Raiko has Static Pulse instead of Shake Off. Either way, the DC of this saving throw is equal to 8 + the kaiju's proficiency bonus.", + "Reaching a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} may require an adventurer to scale the creature. To repel unwanted passengers, all kaiju have a special bonus action. Typically, this is called Shake Off, but some kaiju re-theme this effect; for example, Raiko has Static Pulse instead of Shake Off. Either way, the DC of this saving throw is equal to 8 + the kaiju’s proficiency bonus.", { "type": "item", "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@b Strength or Dexterity saving throw} (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kaiju." + "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@b Strength or Dexterity saving throw} (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kaiju." ] } ] @@ -5330,7 +5331,7 @@ "name": "{@action Bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "page": 0, "entries": [ - "A gnome grips a ship's rigging as the vessel plunges down the face of an enormous wave; a dragon rider presses her knees into the flank of her scaled mount a moment before it executes a barrel roll; and a titan-slaying hero plants his feet wide, hefting his axe for a killing blow. Whatever the situation, {@action bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} yourself can improve your odds of not plunging a thousand feet to an untimely demise.", + "A gnome grips a ship’s rigging as the vessel plunges down the face of an enormous wave; a dragon rider presses her knees into the flank of her scaled mount a moment before it executes a barrel roll; and a titan-slaying hero plants his feet wide, hefting his axe for a killing blow. Whatever the situation, {@action bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} yourself can improve your odds of not plunging a thousand feet to an untimely demise.", { "name": "Bracing", "type": "item", @@ -5344,18 +5345,18 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Example: Exploiting A Vulnerable Area", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} Iminada's skeleton cracks and shatters under Kortov's onslaught! The kaiju lets loose an earth-shaking, mournful cry, and spectral waves of necrotic energy crackle and swirl around it. Humperdink, it's your turn.", - "{@b Humperdink:} I'm still mounted on its tail after bracing last turn. How far away is the Heart?", - "{@b GM:} It's about 30 feet from you; you can feel the booming thuds of its beat ripple across the creature's entire body.", - "{@b Humperdink:} Perfect! First, I'm going to brace myself against the kaiju again by using 15 feet of movement, and then I'm going to cast eldritch blast through the Heart, Bon Jovi style.", + "{@b GM:} Iminada’s skeleton cracks and shatters under Kortov’s onslaught! The kaiju lets loose an earth-shaking, mournful cry, and spectral waves of necrotic energy crackle and swirl around it. Humperdink, it’s your turn.", + "{@b Humperdink:} I’m still mounted on its tail after bracing last turn. How far away is the Heart?", + "{@b GM:} It’s about 30 feet from you; you can feel the booming thuds of its beat ripple across the creature’s entire body.", + "{@b Humperdink:} Perfect! First, I’m going to brace myself against the kaiju again by using 15 feet of movement, and then I’m going to cast eldritch blast through the Heart, Bon Jovi style.", "{@b GM:} Okay, you have disadvantage on ranged attacks because you are within 5 feet of a hostile creature. Make your attack rolls.", - "{@b Humperdink:} I get advantage on the first of my eldritch blast attacks because I'm braced, so that cancels out for a flat roll.", + "{@b Humperdink:} I get advantage on the first of my eldritch blast attacks because I’m braced, so that cancels out for a flat roll.", "{@b GM:} Absolutely. Roll it out.", - "{@b Humperdink:} That's a 25 to hit on the first roll, 27 to hit on the second, and 28 on the third!", - "{@b GM:} Your beams all thread between two ribs and hit\u2014roll damage for each.", + "{@b Humperdink:} That’s a 25 to hit on the first roll, 27 to hit on the second, and 28 on the third!", + "{@b GM:} Your beams all thread between two ribs and hit—roll damage for each.", "{@b Humperdink:} 36 force damage, total.", - "{@b GM:} Your brutal barrage of blasts, in conjunction with the damage the Heart took last round, is enough to severely wound Iminada. The kaiju twists wildly in the air, and you feel the thundering pulse of its Heart rise to a fervorous speed before suddenly falling silent. Iminada's Heart vulnerability is exploited!", - "{@b Humperdink:} We're eating whale tonight! GM: You do realise the whole whale is rotting, right?" + "{@b GM:} Your brutal barrage of blasts, in conjunction with the damage the Heart took last round, is enough to severely wound Iminada. The kaiju twists wildly in the air, and you feel the thundering pulse of its Heart rise to a fervorous speed before suddenly falling silent. Iminada’s Heart vulnerability is exploited!", + "{@b Humperdink:} We’re eating whale tonight! GM: You do realise the whole whale is rotting, right?" ] } ] @@ -5364,7 +5365,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Preparing For Battle", "entries": [ - "Understanding a kaiju's behaviour, physiology, and history is crucial in discovering its vulnerabilities. The Clues section of each adventure in Wrath of the Kaiju details how the GM can convey this knowledge to the players. To ensure that your players understand their foe's strengths and weaknesses, you can encourage them to have an in-character dialogue about how they plan to fight the kaiju. One way of doing this is by having an NPC ask the party questions. This is best done prior to a long rest to allow player characters to prepare specific spells or attune to different magical items.", + "Understanding a kaiju’s behaviour, physiology, and history is crucial in discovering its vulnerabilities. The Clues section of each adventure in Wrath of the Kaiju details how the GM can convey this knowledge to the players. To ensure that your players understand their foe's strengths and weaknesses, you can encourage them to have an in-character dialogue about how they plan to fight the kaiju. One way of doing this is by having an NPC ask the party questions. This is best done prior to a long rest to allow player characters to prepare specific spells or attune to different magical items.", { "type": "inset", "name": "A Gargantuan Adventure", @@ -5386,20 +5387,20 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Great, as if we needed more world-ending threats. I'll start prepping resurrection spells; please make it back in at most three pieces this time." + "Great, as if we needed more world-ending threats. I’ll start prepping resurrection spells; please make it back in at most three pieces this time." ], "by": "Ryoko" }, - "So, you've tussled with a few kaiju and feel like you're ready to roll up your sleeves and create your own. Well, here's a brief guide on transforming an ordinary stat block into a devastating, multidimensional, colossal boss battle to unleash on your victims/players. You may have already created your own custom boss stat block and want to elevate it with kaiju mechanics, or perhaps you want to adapt an existing stat block, like an ancient black dragon or a tarrasque.", - "Before we step forth on this journey of kaiju creation (from here on out, we're officially monster-parents together), you should familiarise yourself with the kaiju battle mechanics detailed in the first half of this chapter. Even better, you could run a few kaiju fights and even be a player in one that is run by a fellow GM. The Wrath of the Kaiju adventure book uses the kaiju in this chapter in several adventures, each of which is playable at multiple levels. The more experience you have in how kaiju boss battles are designed to flow, the better shape you'll be in for creating your own.", + "So, you’ve tussled with a few kaiju and feel like you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and create your own. Well, here’s a brief guide on transforming an ordinary stat block into a devastating, multidimensional, colossal boss battle to unleash on your victims/players. You may have already created your own custom boss stat block and want to elevate it with kaiju mechanics, or perhaps you want to adapt an existing stat block, like an ancient black dragon or a tarrasque.", + "Before we step forth on this journey of kaiju creation (from here on out, we’re officially monster-parents together), you should familiarise yourself with the kaiju battle mechanics detailed in the first half of this chapter. Even better, you could run a few kaiju fights and even be a player in one that is run by a fellow GM. The Wrath of the Kaiju adventure book uses the kaiju in this chapter in several adventures, each of which is playable at multiple levels. The more experience you have in how kaiju boss battles are designed to flow, the better shape you’ll be in for creating your own.", { "type": "section", "name": "First Steps", "entries": [ - "To ensure a kaiju battle is epic and engaging, it must evolve. Players should be rewarded for their cunning, ingenuity, and audacity, while monsters\u2014including the kaiju\u2014should adapt their tactics in response to the players' actions. With that in mind, the first and most important step is understanding your kaiju. How does it behave? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What hidden powers might it have? How does its stat block represent its physical or mental features?", + "To ensure a kaiju battle is epic and engaging, it must evolve. Players should be rewarded for their cunning, ingenuity, and audacity, while monsters—including the kaiju—should adapt their tactics in response to the players’ actions. With that in mind, the first and most important step is understanding your kaiju. How does it behave? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What hidden powers might it have? How does its stat block represent its physical or mental features?", { "type": "item", - "name": "Let's Make A Kaiju", + "name": "Let’s Make A Kaiju", "entries": [ "To make a kaiju, we undertake the following steps:", { @@ -5408,24 +5409,25 @@ "Establish the target CR for the kaiju using the number of party members and average player level (APL).", "Choose a baseline monster from which to draw statistics (or make your own).", "Give the kaiju vulnerable areas.", - "Give the kaiju behaviours and ways to move between those behaviours.", + "Give the kaiju behaviours and ways to move between those behaviours.", "Add defensive and offensive statistics.", "Calculate the CR and check if it is appropriate for your party." ] } ] } + ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Choosing a Baseline", "entries": [ - "When transforming a normal creature into a kaiju, we first want to know who we're creating it for. How many people are in the party, and what's their average level (APL)? The Recommended Kaiju Statistics table below gives the target CR for parties with between 3 and 6 members and with an APL of between 5 and 20. As a rule of thumb, you want to choose a monster whose baseline CR is between 0 and 6 levels lower than the target CR.", + "When transforming a normal creature into a kaiju, we first want to know who we’re creating it for. How many people are in the party, and what’s their average level (APL)? The Recommended Kaiju Statistics table below gives the target CR for parties with between 3 and 6 members and with an APL of between 5 and 20. As a rule of thumb, you want to choose a monster whose baseline CR is between 0 and 6 levels lower than the target CR.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Recommended Kaiju Statistics", - "colStyles": [ + "colStyles":[ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -5433,7 +5435,7 @@ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center" ], - "colLabels": [ + "colLabels":[ "APL{@sup *}", "3 PCs", "4 PCs", @@ -5441,7 +5443,7 @@ "6 PCs", "Finishing Blow" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "5", "7", @@ -5575,7 +5577,7 @@ "{@sup *}Players of level 4 and below are too frail for the might of a kaiju." ] }, - "For the purpose of this guide, we'll assume our party has four level 12 characters. According to the table above, that gives us a target CR of 19. Let's transform the {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} (CR 15) into the {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade}, a CR 19 kaiju fit to give our party a challenge! Already a fearsome and powerful yokai, our {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade} will rise as a colossal, city-devouring centipede of destruction. Here's the base {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} stat block that we'll work from." + "For the purpose of this guide, we’ll assume our party has four level 12 characters. According to the table above, that gives us a target CR of 19. Let’s transform the {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} (CR 15) into the {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade}, a CR 19 kaiju fit to give our party a challenge! Already a fearsome and powerful yokai, our {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade} will rise as a colossal, city-devouring centipede of destruction. Here’s the base {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} stat block that we’ll work from." ] }, { @@ -5595,7 +5597,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Creating Vulnerable Areas", "entries": [ - "All game design is storytelling; you should craft vulnerable areas that play into a creature's lore, physiology, temperament, and unique traits. These vulnerable areas should have variety so that each phase of the fight presents new opportunities for different types of characters to excel and nothing feel repetitive.", + "All game design is storytelling; you should craft vulnerable areas that play into a creature’s lore, physiology, temperament, and unique traits. These vulnerable areas should have variety so that each phase of the fight presents new opportunities for different types of characters to excel and nothing feel repetitive.", "The vulnerable areas presented so far in this book can be broken into three categories: easy, prepared, and hidden:", { "type": "list", @@ -5612,7 +5614,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Making an Ancient Ōmukade", "entries": [ - "To craft our ancient ōmukade, we first create a short list of potential vulnerable areas that could work. Anything can be a vulnerable area, although it's best to keep things specific. For example, a missing scale vulnerable area will often work better than a vulnerable area that is all the scales on a kaiju's body. This is an opportunity to be creative, and if you are struggling for ideas, you can find inspiration by drawing from a kaiju's physiology, traits, temperament, and lore.", + "To craft our ancient ōmukade, we first create a short list of potential vulnerable areas that could work. Anything can be a vulnerable area, although it’s best to keep things specific. For example, a missing scale vulnerable area will often work better than a vulnerable area that is all the scales on a kaiju’s body. This is an opportunity to be creative, and if you are struggling for ideas, you can find inspiration by drawing from a kaiju’s physiology, traits, temperament, and lore.", { "type": "item", "name": "Potential Vulnerable Areas", @@ -5625,24 +5627,24 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Eyes (Easy)", "entries": [ - "Eyes are always a safe bet; they are a simple vulnerability for players to understand\u2014no one likes getting poked in the eye. And to think your mum said all those hours playing The Legend of Zelda was a waste of time..." + "Eyes are always a safe bet; they are a simple vulnerability for players to understand—no one likes getting poked in the eye. And to think your mum said all those hours playing The Legend of Zelda was a waste of time..." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overgrowth (Prepared)", "entries": [ - "The ōmukade's most iconic trait is its Reactive Growth, which causes it to increase in size when it takes acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder damage. For this vulnerable area, let's lean into that trait. The Overgrowth vulnerable area will be exploited when players deal enough acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage to the ancient ōmukade. Each time it takes one of those damage types, it will grow in size due to its Reactive Growth trait, ultimately causing its scales to shatter and muscles to tear under its own weight. You've heard of the square-cube law, right? Let's see how big is too big for this kaiju. This vulnerable area will also reward players for preparing the means to deal specific damage types in advance of the fight. Ways to communicate this information to players are detailed in the Implementing Your Kaiju section." + "The ōmukade’s most iconic trait is its Reactive Growth, which causes it to increase in size when it takes acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder damage. For this vulnerable area, let’s lean into that trait. The Overgrowth vulnerable area will be exploited when players deal enough acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage to the ancient ōmukade. Each time it takes one of those damage types, it will grow in size due to its Reactive Growth trait, ultimately causing its scales to shatter and muscles to tear under its own weight. You’ve heard of the square-cube law, right? Let’s see how big is too big for this kaiju. This vulnerable area will also reward players for preparing the means to deal specific damage types in advance of the fight. Ways to communicate this information to players are detailed in the Implementing Your Kaiju section." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Belly of the Beast (Hidden)", "entries": [ - "The ōmukade can swallow people, but sometimes, a meal bites back. Striking at the ancient ōmukade from inside it will certainly be dangerous, but it's exactly the type of madcap lunacy that we're hoping to reward adventurers for trying. This vulnerable area will be targetable by creatures swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. By limiting our kaiju to only swallow creatures while it is rampaging, we now have a vulnerable area that only becomes accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour from the kaiju." + "The ōmukade can swallow people, but sometimes, a meal bites back. Striking at the ancient ōmukade from inside it will certainly be dangerous, but it’s exactly the type of madcap lunacy that we’re hoping to reward adventurers for trying. This vulnerable area will be targetable by creatures swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. By limiting our kaiju to only swallow creatures while it is rampaging, we now have a vulnerable area that only becomes accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour from the kaiju." ] }, - "With the vulnerable areas decided, we can create a vulnerable area table for quick reference when we run the fight. We'll discuss how to calculate the AC and hit points for these vulnerable areas in the Balance: Hit Points and Damage section.", + "With the vulnerable areas decided, we can create a vulnerable area table for quick reference when we run the fight. We’ll discuss how to calculate the AC and hit points for these vulnerable areas in the Balance: Hit Points and Damage section.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Ancient Ōmukade Vulnerable Areas", @@ -5664,9 +5666,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The ōmukade's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade's Eyes can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade's Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." + "The ōmukade’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade’s Eyes can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade’s Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." ] }, "21", @@ -5677,7 +5679,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade falls {@condition prone}, collapsing under its own incredible weight." ] }, @@ -5707,8 +5709,8 @@ "name": "Behaviours", "page": 36, "entries": [ - "With the three vulnerable areas decided, we're ready to think about how our kaiju will change its tactics in response to player actions across a fight. The Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours table shows how the kaiju's behaviour evolves as the battle progresses, typically by adding or removing actions, traits, and movement options. For example, when the adventurers destroy Nomi's Wings vulnerable area, Nomi can no longer fly. This is reflected in their Behaviour table; they lose their Airborne Jaunt and Take Flight actions.", - "Between three vulnerable areas being exploited, the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold being depleted, and the kaiju entering its death throes, we have plenty of points in the fight to initiate changes in behaviours, abilities, and tactics.", + "With the three vulnerable areas decided, we’re ready to think about how our kaiju will change its tactics in response to player actions across a fight. The Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours table shows how the kaiju’s behaviour evolves as the battle progresses, typically by adding or removing actions, traits, and movement options. For example, when the adventurers destroy Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area, Nomi can no longer fly. This is reflected in their Behaviour table; they lose their Airborne Jaunt and Take Flight actions.", + "Between three vulnerable areas being exploited, the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold being depleted, and the kaiju entering its death throes, we have plenty of points in the fight to initiate changes in behaviours, abilities, and tactics.", { "type": "item", "name": "An Evolving Battle", @@ -5716,15 +5718,15 @@ "Before we craft the behaviour table itself, we should consider how players might approach this fight. Broadly speaking, battles are more satisfying if some vulnerable areas only become accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour. If we set up our kaiju behaviours in this way, battles will always run with a natural narrative that is responsive to player character actions." ] }, - "For this battle, the ancient ōmukade will not use its Bite, Constrict, or Swallow actions until its Chaos Threshold has been depleted, triggering its Rampage behaviour. It will begin the fight cautiously, using its burrowing speed to tunnel beneath the party\u2014potentially ambushing them\u2014emerging to strike with its Raptorial Stab attacks before retreating under the earth. Once the characters deplete the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, an all-out-brawl begins. It stops using hit-and-run tactics and starts its Rampage, biting, constricting, and swallowing targets", + "For this battle, the ancient ōmukade will not use its Bite, Constrict, or Swallow actions until its Chaos Threshold has been depleted, triggering its Rampage behaviour. It will begin the fight cautiously, using its burrowing speed to tunnel beneath the party—potentially ambushing them—emerging to strike with its Raptorial Stab attacks before retreating under the earth. Once the characters deplete the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, an all-out-brawl begins. It stops using hit-and-run tactics and starts its Rampage, biting, constricting, and swallowing targets", { "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Areas & Behavior", "entries": [ - "It's important we remember why our kaiju's behaviour evolves in response to its vulnerable areas being exploited\u2014it's getting hurt!! Not only is that going to anger a creature, it will inevitably alter its traits and tactics. This is where your vision for a kaiju comes into play. For example, we decided that exploiting the ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area will result in it losing its sight and darkvision, rendering it blind beyond the radius of its tremorsense. That seemed logical\u2014the eyes were what allowed it to truly \"see\", but its tremorsense comes from its ability to sense vibrations through the earth. Similarly, it will gain an Acidic Vomit action after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, spewing forth caustic bile from its wounded innards\u2014sometimes a wound is also a weapon!" + "It’s important we remember why our kaiju’s behaviour evolves in response to its vulnerable areas being exploited—it’s getting hurt!! Not only is that going to anger a creature, it will inevitably alter its traits and tactics. This is where your vision for a kaiju comes into play. For example, we decided that exploiting the ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area will result in it losing its sight and darkvision, rendering it blind beyond the radius of its tremorsense. That seemed logical—the eyes were what allowed it to truly “see”, but its tremorsense comes from its ability to sense vibrations through the earth. Similarly, it will gain an Acidic Vomit action after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, spewing forth caustic bile from its wounded innards—sometimes a wound is also a weapon!" ] }, - "Making these changes has meant introducing some new actions and traits, which we'll explore in the following section.", + "Making these changes has meant introducing some new actions and traits, which we’ll explore in the following section.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours", @@ -5741,19 +5743,19 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "The ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Bite, Constrict, and Swallow actions.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Tunnel Hunter trait.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." ] } ], [ "Blinded", - "The ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -5763,18 +5765,18 @@ ], [ "Overgrown", - "The ancient ōmukade's Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} The ancient ōmukade falls {@condition prone}.", - "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade's speed is halved." + "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade’s speed is halved." ] } ], [ "Reflux", - "The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -5805,50 +5807,50 @@ "name": "Balance: Hit Points and Damage", "page": 37, "entries": [ - "We've decided the storytelling beats of the battle\u2014the kaiju's vulnerable areas and behaviours\u2014now we need to assign its statistics. This section will take you through the defensive facets (hit points, Chaos Threshold, vulnerable area statistics, Legendary Resistances, and Finishing Blow), the offensive options (areas of effect, saving throw DCs, and legendary actions), and finish by showing you how to modify the challenge rating of your new kaiju to suit the level of difficulty that fits your players.", + "We’ve decided the storytelling beats of the battle—the kaiju’s vulnerable areas and behaviours—now we need to assign its statistics. This section will take you through the defensive facets (hit points, Chaos Threshold, vulnerable area statistics, Legendary Resistances, and Finishing Blow), the offensive options (areas of effect, saving throw DCs, and legendary actions), and finish by showing you how to modify the challenge rating of your new kaiju to suit the level of difficulty that fits your players.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Defensive Statistics", "entries": [ - "The first step in this process is to understand that transforming a regular stat block into one that works with the kaiju mechanics isn't about making the battle more challenging\u2014 it's about making it more engaging.", + "The first step in this process is to understand that transforming a regular stat block into one that works with the kaiju mechanics isn’t about making the battle more challenging— it’s about making it more engaging.", { "type": "item", "name": "Hit Points", "entries": [ - "We don't need to overthink this; the initial ōmukade stat block has 187 hit points. That number is a good estimate for hit points to divide across our kaiju's Chaos Threshold and vulnerable areas. As we have one Chaos Threshold and three vulnerable areas, the simplest way to do this is to divide the stat block's hit points by four; that's ~46 hit points each. We can use a bit of game design foresight to allocate these hit points and choose an AC for each target.", + "We don’t need to overthink this; the initial ōmukade stat block has 187 hit points. That number is a good estimate for hit points to divide across our kaiju’s Chaos Threshold and vulnerable areas. As we have one Chaos Threshold and three vulnerable areas, the simplest way to do this is to divide the stat block’s hit points by four; that’s ~46 hit points each. We can use a bit of game design foresight to allocate these hit points and choose an AC for each target.", { "type": "item", "name": "Chaos Threshold", "entries": [ "This is the amount of damage a kaiju needs to take before it starts rampaging. Remember, damage to a vulnerable area does not contribute towards the Chaos Threshold.", - "The initial phase of the fight, where the ancient ōmukade burrows, is an exciting introduction to a battle, but might grow a little tedious if it goes on too long. Let's put the Chaos Threshold at 30 hit points to get players into the action quickly. That leaves us roughly 160 hit points to play with across the vulnerable areas." + "The initial phase of the fight, where the ancient ōmukade burrows, is an exciting introduction to a battle, but might grow a little tedious if it goes on too long. Let’s put the Chaos Threshold at 30 hit points to get players into the action quickly. That leaves us roughly 160 hit points to play with across the vulnerable areas." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Areas", "entries": [ - "These are the areas which need to be exploited in order to start a kaiju's death throes. A kaiju can't be killed until they are all exploited! Whenever a vulnerable area is exploited, the kaiju's behaviour changes in some small way.", + "These are the areas which need to be exploited in order to start a kaiju’s death throes. A kaiju can’t be killed until they are all exploited! Whenever a vulnerable area is exploited, the kaiju’s behaviour changes in some small way.", "Keep things simple: the ōmukade has an AC of 21 so, unless there is a compelling storytelling point, all of its vulnerable areas will have this AC.", { "type": "item", "name": "Eyes", "entries": [ - "The Eyes vulnerable area is easy to reach and makes for an obvious target. Let's give it a little more hit points to compensate (60). Although the eyes themselves aren't armoured, they are a smaller, moving target, so let's keep its AC at 21." + "The Eyes vulnerable area is easy to reach and makes for an obvious target. Let’s give it a little more hit points to compensate (60). Although the eyes themselves aren’t armoured, they are a smaller, moving target, so let's keep its AC at 21." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overgrowth", "entries": [ - "It's important to recognise that the Overgrowth vulnerable area can only be exploited by dealing damage of a type the ōmukade has resistance to, so we should cut this area's hit points in half to compensate. Let's give Overgrowth 30 hit points (an effective hit point total of 60). Overgrowth can be triggered by taking damage anywhere on the ancient ōmukade's body, so it makes good sense to stick to the creature's base AC of 21." + "It’s important to recognise that the Overgrowth vulnerable area can only be exploited by dealing damage of a type the ōmukade has resistance to, so we should cut this area’s hit points in half to compensate. Let’s give Overgrowth 30 hit points (an effective hit point total of 60). Overgrowth can be triggered by taking damage anywhere on the ancient ōmukade’s body, so it makes good sense to stick to the creature’s base AC of 21." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Belly of the Beast", "entries": [ - "This vulnerable area requires characters to be swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. The challenge of surviving in its body is already extreme, so we can reflect that with slightly fewer hit points (40). It also makes sense to lower the AC to 16, as players are bypassing the Ōmukade's chitinous armour, and they are attacking at disadvantage while blinded inside the kaiju\u2014we need to ensure players can still take meaningful actions even if swallowed." + "This vulnerable area requires characters to be swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. The challenge of surviving in its body is already extreme, so we can reflect that with slightly fewer hit points (40). It also makes sense to lower the AC to 16, as players are bypassing the Ōmukade’s chitinous armour, and they are attacking at disadvantage while blinded inside the kaiju—we need to ensure players can still take meaningful actions even if swallowed." ] } ] @@ -5859,7 +5861,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw Proficiency", "entries": [ - "A saving throw modifier is to a spell as an AC is to a weapon attack. Adding proficiency to saving throws can really beef up your kaiju, especially when used in conjunction with Legendary Resistances. If a creature doesn't have an ability's abbreviation (for example 'Str') listed under its Saving Throws, then it does not have proficiency in this saving throw. If you choose to give the creature saving throw proficiencies, the value equals the creature's ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. The table below summarises proficiency bonuses by creature CR.", + "A saving throw modifier is to a spell as an AC is to a weapon attack. Adding proficiency to saving throws can really beef up your kaiju, especially when used in conjunction with Legendary Resistances. If a creature doesn’t have an ability’s abbreviation (for example 'Str') listed under its Saving Throws, then it does not have proficiency in this saving throw. If you choose to give the creature saving throw proficiencies, the value equals the creature’s ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. The table below summarises proficiency bonuses by creature CR.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Creature Proficiency Bonus by CR", @@ -5910,14 +5912,14 @@ ] ] }, - "Some abilities -Dexterity, Constitution, and Wisdom\u2014 are targeted more frequently by spells and effects than others. Adding proficiency to those saving throws affects the kaiju's CR more than proficiency in Strength, Intelligence, and Charisma, as described on page 39." + "Some abilities -Dexterity, Constitution, and Wisdom— are targeted more frequently by spells and effects than others. Adding proficiency to those saving throws affects the kaiju’s CR more than proficiency in Strength, Intelligence, and Charisma, as described on page 39." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Legendary Resistance", "entries": [ - "It's not much fun if the kaiju gets stunned by a monk for three rounds in a row, so it's worth considering one to three uses of Legendary Resistance if the base creature doesn't already have any. These will affect the kaiju's CR, so be sure to factor that into your calculation. The Legendary Resistance trait is always worded as follows:", + "It’s not much fun if the kaiju gets stunned by a monk for three rounds in a row, so it’s worth considering one to three uses of Legendary Resistance if the base creature doesn’t already have any. These will affect the kaiju’s CR, so be sure to factor that into your calculation. The Legendary Resistance trait is always worded as follows:", { "type": "abilityGeneric", "name": "Legendary Resistance (X/Day)", @@ -5938,17 +5940,17 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Offensive & Other Statistics", "entries": [ - "Creating new actions and traits for your kaiju can help it feel different to the base statistics from which its built on, and add to the storytelling aspects of the fight (especially if gained or lost with specific behaviours). One to two is usually enough; any more and you risk overcomplicating the encounter! When creating new actions or traits, it's best to do so in a way that doesn't increase a kaiju's damage output. If it does\u2014such as when adding legendary actions, see below\u2014it can affect the kaiju's challenge rating.", + "Creating new actions and traits for your kaiju can help it feel different to the base statistics from which its built on, and add to the storytelling aspects of the fight (especially if gained or lost with specific behaviours). One to two is usually enough; any more and you risk overcomplicating the encounter! When creating new actions or traits, it’s best to do so in a way that doesn’t increase a kaiju’s damage output. If it does—such as when adding legendary actions, see below—it can affect the kaiju’s challenge rating.", { "type": "item", "name": "Areas of Effect", "entries": [ - "Actions that let a kaiju affect a large area aren't essential to a fight, but they can add moments of high tension and force player characters to adapt their spacing on a battlefield. For the ōmukade, after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, it begins vomiting; this is a storytelling point and adds an interesting tactical change to the fight.", + "Actions that let a kaiju affect a large area aren’t essential to a fight, but they can add moments of high tension and force player characters to adapt their spacing on a battlefield. For the ōmukade, after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, it begins vomiting; this is a storytelling point and adds an interesting tactical change to the fight.", { "type": "item", "name": "Acidic Vomit", "entries": [ - "In order to keep the challenge of the creature roughly consistent, we want this action to deal approximately the same damage as if the kaiju used its Multiattack action. We will predict that, on average, its Reactive Growth will trigger once, and that all the attacks it makes as part of its Multiattack hit, giving an average damage of 77. We want to incentivise the ōmukade to use Acidic Vomit when it can hit two or more creatures; therefore, we want the damage to be slightly more than half of Multiattack's damage; 42 (12d6) would be appropriate. No recharge is needed when the damage output does not significantly increase." + "In order to keep the challenge of the creature roughly consistent, we want this action to deal approximately the same damage as if the kaiju used its Multiattack action. We will predict that, on average, its Reactive Growth will trigger once, and that all the attacks it makes as part of its Multiattack hit, giving an average damage of 77. We want to incentivise the ōmukade to use Acidic Vomit when it can hit two or more creatures; therefore, we want the damage to be slightly more than half of Multiattack’s damage; 42 (12d6) would be appropriate. No recharge is needed when the damage output does not significantly increase." ] }, { @@ -5964,12 +5966,12 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw DCs", "entries": [ - "When introducing a new action that forces a saving throw, it's important to consider what ability score the creature will use for that action. To calculate a saving throw DC, we always use the formula: DC = 8 + the creature's proficiency bonus + the ability modifier used for that effect.", - "But which ability do we use for the calculation? This depends on how the creature is producing the effect. A spellcasting enemy will typically use Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to cast its spells. For actions that come from a monster's ability to naturally create an effect, like a horned devil's wounding Tail attack, we use its Constitution. For something related to physical power, like a minotaur's Charge trait, we use its Strength.", + "When introducing a new action that forces a saving throw, it’s important to consider what ability score the creature will use for that action. To calculate a saving throw DC, we always use the formula: DC = 8 + the creature’s proficiency bonus + the ability modifier used for that effect.", + "But which ability do we use for the calculation? This depends on how the creature is producing the effect. A spellcasting enemy will typically use Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to cast its spells. For actions that come from a monster’s ability to naturally create an effect, like a horned devil’s wounding Tail attack, we use its Constitution. For something related to physical power, like a minotaur’s Charge trait, we use its Strength.", { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "The Acidic Vomit action relies on the ancient ōmukade's bile glands' ability to produce acid, so the DC calculation will use its Constitution modifier. For simplicity's sake, we will use the ōmukade's proficiency bonus of +5, even though a CR 19 creature would usually have a +6 bonus. That gives us a formula of 8 + 5 (proficiency bonus) + 6 (Constitution modifier) = 19. This means the Dexterity saving throw that creatures must make against Acidic Vomit has a DC of 19." + "The Acidic Vomit action relies on the ancient ōmukade’s bile glands’ ability to produce acid, so the DC calculation will use its Constitution modifier. For simplicity's sake, we will use the ōmukade's proficiency bonus of +5, even though a CR 19 creature would usually have a +6 bonus. That gives us a formula of 8 + 5 (proficiency bonus) + 6 (Constitution modifier) = 19. This means the Dexterity saving throw that creatures must make against Acidic Vomit has a DC of 19." ] } ] @@ -5978,7 +5980,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Legendary Actions", "entries": [ - "To keep things simple here, we're only going to discuss two legendary action options: Attack and Move. You can give your kaiju any number of legendary actions with which to take these options, but typically one to four work best. Adding the Attack option increases the kaiju's damage output and thus its CR.", + "To keep things simple here, we’re only going to discuss two legendary action options: Attack and Move. You can give your kaiju any number of legendary actions with which to take these options, but typically one to four work best. Adding the Attack option increases the kaiju’s damage output and thus its CR.", { "type": "item", "name": "Attack", @@ -5990,7 +5992,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Move", "entries": [ - "A legendary action can be used to move either up to the kaiju's speed or up to half the kaiju's speed without provoking opportunity attacks. For the ōmukade, we will choose the former: it has such a formidable carapace that it doesn't concern itself with opportunity attacks." + "A legendary action can be used to move either up to the kaiju’s speed or up to half the kaiju’s speed without provoking opportunity attacks. For the ōmukade, we will choose the former: it has such a formidable carapace that it doesn’t concern itself with opportunity attacks." ] } ] @@ -6002,12 +6004,12 @@ "name": "Calculating Challenge Rating", "page": 39, "entries": [ - "As stated earlier, our goal isn't to make the kaiju more challenging, but to make the fight against it more interesting. However, adding features to make a fight more exciting, such as Legendary Resistances and actions, impacts the challenge a fight poses. If the creature you're adapting already has legendary actions and resistances\u2014great\u2014you can leave it be! If you're adding them, then you need to modify the creature's CR. Don't worry, you're only doing this to make sure you don't kill your whole party and to give them the right number of experience points; you won't be changing any other statistics and will keep the proficiency bonus exactly as it is.", + "As stated earlier, our goal isn’t to make the kaiju more challenging, but to make the fight against it more interesting. However, adding features to make a fight more exciting, such as Legendary Resistances and actions, impacts the challenge a fight poses. If the creature you’re adapting already has legendary actions and resistances—great—you can leave it be! If you’re adding them, then you need to modify the creature’s CR. Don’t worry, you’re only doing this to make sure you don’t kill your whole party and to give them the right number of experience points; you won’t be changing any other statistics and will keep the proficiency bonus exactly as it is.", { "type": "item", "name": "Hit Points", "entries": [ - "For every 30 hit points you add above the monster's original hit point maximum, increase the CR by 1." + "For every 30 hit points you add above the monster’s original hit point maximum, increase the CR by 1." ] }, { @@ -6036,7 +6038,7 @@ "name": "Ōmukade Example", "entries": [ "For the ancient ōmukade, we will give it two uses of Legendary Resistance, increasing its CR by 2. We will give it two legendary actions with an Attack option that deals 20 damage per hit on average; this gives a total of 40 extra damage, also increasing its CR by 2.", - "With two uses of Legendary Resistance and two 20-damage legendary actions, the ancient ōmukade's CR is 4 higher than the original ōmukade (see page 334). This means it has a CR of 19. This is exactly what we were aiming for with our party of four 12th-level player characters (see Recommended Kaiju Statistics table). Remember, we won't worry about changing its proficiency bonus to match its new CR\u2014that involves a lot of faff." + "With two uses of Legendary Resistance and two 20-damage legendary actions, the ancient ōmukade’s CR is 4 higher than the original ōmukade (see page 334). This means it has a CR of 19. This is exactly what we were aiming for with our party of four 12th-level player characters (see Recommended Kaiju Statistics table). Remember, we won't worry about changing its proficiency bonus to match its new CR—that involves a lot of faff." ] } ] @@ -6048,7 +6050,7 @@ "name": "Core Kaiju Traits", "page": 39, "entries": [ - "All kaiju share some traits\u2014these are features you should add to every kaiju you create. These additions are already factored into the Recommended Kaiju Statistics table:", + "All kaiju share some traits—these are features you should add to every kaiju you create. These additions are already factored into the Recommended Kaiju Statistics table:", { "type": "item", "name": "Creature Size: Gargantuan", @@ -6060,14 +6062,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Area Identification", "entries": [ - "This represents how hard it is for a player character to identify a kaiju's vulnerable area. This DC always equals 8 plus the kaiju's proficiency bonus." + "This represents how hard it is for a player character to identify a kaiju’s vulnerable area. This DC always equals 8 plus the kaiju's proficiency bonus." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Trait: Kaiju Force", "entries": [ - "This feature represents a kaiju's nigh-unstoppable power to shatter through buildings and obstacles. It prevents a kaiju from being \"cheesed\" by spells such as {@spell wall of force} and {@spell forcecage}. Here's the wording:", + "This feature represents a kaiju’s nigh-unstoppable power to shatter through buildings and obstacles. It prevents a kaiju from being “cheesed” by spells such as {@spell wall of force} and {@spell forcecage}. Here's the wording:", { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Force", @@ -6081,7 +6083,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Trait: Kaiju Fortitude", "entries": [ - "This feature represents a kaiju's phenomenal presence of being. The trait prevents a kaiju from being \"cheesed\" by spells such as {@spell banishment} and {@spell polymorph}. Here's the wording:", + "This feature represents a kaiju’s phenomenal presence of being. The trait prevents a kaiju from being “cheesed” by spells such as {@spell banishment} and {@spell polymorph}. Here's the wording:", { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Fortitude", @@ -6095,17 +6097,17 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Bonus Action: Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Shake Off, or a flavourful equivalent such as Raiko's Static Pulse, is critical as a means for a kaiju to interact with creatures mounted on it. You can find the full rules for mounting and moving across kaiju on page 7. Here's how it's worded:", + "Shake Off, or a flavourful equivalent such as Raiko’s Static Pulse, is critical as a means for a kaiju to interact with creatures mounted on it. You can find the full rules for mounting and moving across kaiju on page 7. Here's how it's worded:", { "type": "item", "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a DC (8 + proficiency bonus) Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing prone in the nearest unoccupied space." + "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a DC (8 + proficiency bonus) Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing prone in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ] }, - "And with those final touches, we're finished! Now that everything is implemented, let's take a look at our completed kaiju stat block" + "And with those final touches, we’re finished! Now that everything is implemented, let’s take a look at our completed kaiju stat block" ] }, { @@ -6123,13 +6125,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sharing the Secrets to Success", "entries": [ - "It's important for players to understand their characters' options in battle. Ensuring that players are familiar with combo attacks, bracing, and scaling kaiju will lead to a smoother and more satisfying encounter for everyone. All of these are explained throughout this book. Moreover, if your players can learn about the monster they are to face before they fight it, they gain the opportunity to prepare for the combat ahead, which can feel very rewarding.", + "It’s important for players to understand their characters’ options in battle. Ensuring that players are familiar with combo attacks, bracing, and scaling kaiju will lead to a smoother and more satisfying encounter for everyone. All of these are explained throughout this book. Moreover, if your players can learn about the monster they are to face before they fight it, they gain the opportunity to prepare for the combat ahead, which can feel very rewarding.", { "type": "item", "name": "Clues & Adventures", "entries": [ - "If you've read the {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} adventure book, you'll have seen how the clues to a kaiju's weaknesses should form part of an adventure leading up to its battle. These not only build excitement for what is to come, but also give players a chance to prepare specific items and spells to bring the kaiju down. Always be sure that your players have agency\u2014do they understand their quarry? Are they capable of defeating this kaiju with their current equipment and spells? Have they followed a red herring to the wrong conclusion and need an NPC to correct them?", - "For example, defeating the ancient ōmukade requires characters to be capable of dealing acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage. If the party does not normally have access to one or more of these damage types, drop hints that it will be necessary and weave ways to access those damage types into your story. For the ancient ōmukade, you might have your party find a history book detailing an epic clash between an ancient ōmukade and a red dragon. Perhaps the red dragon's flames didn't incinerate the ancient ōmukade, but instead caused it to grow to such a great size that it collapsed under its own weight." + "If you’ve read the {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} adventure book, you’ll have seen how the clues to a kaiju’s weaknesses should form part of an adventure leading up to its battle. These not only build excitement for what is to come, but also give players a chance to prepare specific items and spells to bring the kaiju down. Always be sure that your players have agency—do they understand their quarry? Are they capable of defeating this kaiju with their current equipment and spells? Have they followed a red herring to the wrong conclusion and need an NPC to correct them?", + "For example, defeating the ancient ōmukade requires characters to be capable of dealing acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage. If the party does not normally have access to one or more of these damage types, drop hints that it will be necessary and weave ways to access those damage types into your story. For the ancient ōmukade, you might have your party find a history book detailing an epic clash between an ancient ōmukade and a red dragon. Perhaps the red dragon’s flames didn’t incinerate the ancient ōmukade, but instead caused it to grow to such a great size that it collapsed under its own weight." ] } ] @@ -6138,8 +6140,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "An Epic Battle... of Ordinary Proportions?", "entries": [ - "Kaiju are Gargantuan creatures, but the principles for boss battle design introduced in {@i Ryoko's Guide} needn't be applied only to Gargantuan creatures. The Chaos Threshold, vulnerable areas, and Behaviour table can be used with enemies of any size to create an evolving, dynamic encounter. Perhaps a bunny has eaten a scroll of {@spell true polymorph}, and players must battle through its various transformations before finally exhausting the magic and returning it to its true form. Each transformation could be a fresh vulnerable area!", - "As a GM, you can apply the rules given in {@i Ryoko's Guide} to any type of combat encounter; explore them with your party and alter them as you see fit. Grotesquely cliché as it might sound, the truth is that as long as you and your players are enjoying yourselves, you are doing things right." + "Kaiju are Gargantuan creatures, but the principles for boss battle design introduced in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} needn’t be applied only to Gargantuan creatures. The Chaos Threshold, vulnerable areas, and Behaviour table can be used with enemies of any size to create an evolving, dynamic encounter. Perhaps a bunny has eaten a scroll of {@spell true polymorph}, and players must battle through its various transformations before finally exhausting the magic and returning it to its true form. Each transformation could be a fresh vulnerable area!", + "As a GM, you can apply the rules given in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} to any type of combat encounter; explore them with your party and alter them as you see fit. Grotesquely cliché as it might sound, the truth is that as long as you and your players are enjoying yourselves, you are doing things right." ] } ] @@ -6165,7 +6167,7 @@ "dmg1": "1d4", "dmgType": "S", "dmg2": "1d6", - "weapon": true, + "weapon":true, "entries": [ "Kusarigama are martial melee weapons consisting of a sickle attached to a heavy counterweight by a metal chain. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Versatile (1d6) property. They also have the Special: Counterweight property. Due to the increased reach of this Special property, kusarigama count as having the Scourge property for the purposes of advanced weapon mastery" ] @@ -6179,7 +6181,7 @@ "rarity": "none", "weight": 2, "value": 500, - "weapon": true, + "weapon":true, "weaponCategory": "simple", "property": [ "L|PHB", @@ -6214,7 +6216,7 @@ "entries": [ "Chakrams are martial melee weapons, consisting of a circular blade with a sharp outer edge. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, Thrown (range 30/90), and Thrown Versatility (1d6) properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Meteor hammer", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6235,7 +6237,7 @@ "entries": [ "Meteor hammers are martial melee weapons that consist of a length of chain or rope attached to a weight at one or both ends. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Scourge, and Two-handed properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Nunchaku", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6257,7 +6259,7 @@ "entries": [ "Nunchaku are martial melee weapons composed of two hard batons connected to one another by a short chain or tether. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Versatile (1d8), and Special: Flourish properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Rope dart", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6278,7 +6280,7 @@ "entries": [ "Rope darts are martial melee weapons that consist of a length of chain or rope attached to a sharp dart at one end. They deal 1d6 piercing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Scourge, and Two-handed properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Sai", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6299,7 +6301,7 @@ "entries": [ "Sai are martial melee weapons consisting of three sharp, metal prongs, with the longer one at the centre and a smaller one on each side. They deal 1d4 piercing damage, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, and Parry properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Tessen", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6324,7 +6326,7 @@ "entries": [ "Tessen are martial melee weapons consisting of folding fans reinforced with wood or metal. The edges contain razor-sharp blades, but they can also be used as bludgeoning weapons when closed. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Adaptable (bludgeoning), Finesse, and Light properties. They also have the Special: Fan Shield property." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Tonfa", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6344,7 +6346,7 @@ "entries": [ "Tonfa are martial melee weapons consisting of a wooden or metallic baton with a perpendicular handle. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Light and Parry properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Odzutsu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6367,7 +6369,7 @@ "entries": [ "Ōdzutsu are martial ranged weapons consisting of handheld cannons, traditionally made of forged iron or cast bronze. They deal 2d10 bludgeoning damage on a hit, and have the Ammunition (range 150/600), Two-handed, and Special: Long Reload properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Shuriken", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6389,7 +6391,7 @@ "entries": [ "Shuriken, also known as throwing stars, are martial ranged weapons\u2014several sharp spikes or blades set in a circular pattern, usually around a central ring. They deal 1d4 piercing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, and Thrown (range 20/60) properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Odzutsu Shot", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6403,8 +6405,8 @@ "These fist-sized spheres of solid iron are ammunition for the odzutsu. Each is 1 to 2 inches in diameter and weighs 1/5 pounds." ], "customProperties": { - "odzutsu shot": true - } + "odzutsu shot":true + } } ], "item": [ @@ -6514,12 +6516,12 @@ "entries": [ "Nunchaku are martial melee weapons composed of two hard batons connected to one another by a short chain or tether. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Versatile (1d8), and Special: Flourish properties.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Special: Flourish", + "type":"item", + "name":"Special: Flourish", "entry": "When you are wielding the nunchaku in two hands and take the Attack action on your turn, you can attempt to flourish with the weapon immediately before you make your first attack. To flourish, make a DC 13 Dexterity check, adding your proficiency bonus if you are proficient with nunchaku. On a success, you gain a +2 bonus to the first attack roll you make this turn. On a failure, you deal bludgeoning damage to yourself equal to your proficiency bonus and gain no bonus from your flourishes this turn." } ] @@ -6589,12 +6591,12 @@ "entries": [ "Tessen are martial melee weapons consisting of folding fans reinforced with wood or metal. The edges contain razor-sharp blades, but they can also be used as bludgeoning weapons when closed. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Adaptable (bludgeoning), Finesse, and Light properties. They also have the Special: Fan Shield property.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Special: Fan Shield", + "type":"item", + "name":"Special: Fan Shield", "entry": "When you are hit by an attack made with a projectile that weighs less than 2 pounds, such as a thrown dagger, dart, arrow, or bullet, while holding this weapon, you can use your reaction to open the tessen and attempt to deflect the projectile. You gain a +2 bonus to AC against the triggering attack, potentially causing it to miss." } ] @@ -6641,12 +6643,12 @@ "entries": [ "Ōdzutsu are martial ranged weapons consisting of handheld cannons, traditionally made of forged iron or cast bronze. They deal 2d10 bludgeoning damage on a hit, and have the Ammunition (range 150/600), Two-handed, and Special: Long Reload properties.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Special: Long Reload", + "type":"item", + "name":"Special: Long Reload", "entry": "After an attack is made using this weapon, it must be reloaded. Due to the weight and size of this weapon and its ammunition, reloading the weapon takes two actions, which don't need to be taken consecutively." } ] @@ -6793,12 +6795,12 @@ ], "rarity": "none", "customProperties": { - "integration": "Any" - }, + "integration":"Any" + }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6846,7 +6848,7 @@ "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6885,14 +6887,14 @@ "mastery": [ "Piercing Shot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmg1":"1d6", "dmgType": "B", - "range": "20", + "range":"20", "rarity": "none", "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder that fits the prosthesis.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6929,13 +6931,13 @@ "Mobility|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "rangespeed": "20", - "prothesisspeed": "Climb" + "rangespeed":"20", + "prothesisspeed":"Climb" }, "rarity": "none", "entries": [ { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6969,13 +6971,13 @@ "Mobility|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "rangespeed": "20", - "prothesisspeed": "Swim" + "rangespeed":"20", + "prothesisspeed":"Swim" }, "rarity": "none", "entries": [ { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7019,13 +7021,13 @@ "dmg1": "1d6", "customProperties": { "hookrange": "20", - "weaponprop": "Pugilist", + "weaponprop":"Pugilist", "integration": "Any" }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7068,7 +7070,7 @@ "range": "40", "entries": [ { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7109,7 +7111,7 @@ "range": "40", "entries": [ { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7155,7 +7157,7 @@ "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7198,12 +7200,12 @@ "rarity": "none", "dmg1": "1d6", "customProperties": { - "weaponprop": "Scourge" + "weaponprop":"Scourge" }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type": "table", + "type":"table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7246,7 +7248,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7310,7 +7312,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+1", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7374,7 +7376,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+1", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7563,7 +7565,7 @@ "name": "Bo Tox", "entries": [ "On a hit, a creature must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned|} until the end of your next turn. While poisoned in this way, its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}.", - "If you roll a 20 on the attack roll for a needle loaded with the Bo Tox poison and the creature fails its saving throw, it becomes {@condition paralysed} while it's poisoned in that way." + "If you roll a 20 on the attack roll for a needle loaded with the Bo Tox poison and the creature fails its saving throw, it becomes {@condition paralysed} while it’s poisoned in that way." ] } ] @@ -7573,7 +7575,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan's War Fan (uncommon)", + "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "type": "M", @@ -7603,7 +7605,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -7616,7 +7618,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan's War Fan (very rare)", + "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "type": "M", @@ -7648,7 +7650,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each creature of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. You can use this property twice, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each creature of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. You can use this property twice, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -7674,14 +7676,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -7701,14 +7703,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 45-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 16} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 45-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 16} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -7729,14 +7731,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 60-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 17} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 60-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 17} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +2 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -7784,7 +7786,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7867,7 +7869,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 2d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 2d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7914,7 +7916,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7948,7 +7950,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7998,7 +8000,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8044,7 +8046,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8070,7 +8072,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Emergency Anchor", "entries": [ - "You can use the prosthesis' Hookshot property as a reaction when you're moved against your will, instead of only when you're falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis' Hookshot property)." + "You can use the prosthesis’ Hookshot property as a reaction when you’re moved against your will, instead of only when you’re falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis’ Hookshot property)." ] } ] @@ -8107,7 +8109,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8133,14 +8135,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Emergency Anchor", "entries": [ - "You can use the prosthesis' Hookshot property as a reaction when you're moved against your will, instead of only when you're falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis' Hookshot property)." + "You can use the prosthesis’ Hookshot property as a reaction when you’re moved against your will, instead of only when you’re falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis’ Hookshot property)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overcharge", "entries": [ - "You can use an action to overcharge the drill, increasing its penetrative power. For {@b 10 minutes}, while using the prosthesis' Mobility property to burrow, you can burrow through solid rock, leaving a 5-foot diameter tunnel in your wake. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "You can use an action to overcharge the drill, increasing its penetrative power. For {@b 10 minutes}, while using the prosthesis’ Mobility property to burrow, you can burrow through solid rock, leaving a 5-foot diameter tunnel in your wake. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8160,7 +8162,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8172,14 +8174,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8199,7 +8201,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8211,7 +8213,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook." + "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook." ] } ] @@ -8231,7 +8233,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8243,14 +8245,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 15}." + "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8270,7 +8272,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8282,14 +8284,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 16}." + "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8302,24 +8304,24 @@ "wondrous": true, "bonusAc": "+1", "reqAttune": true, - "resist": [ + "resist":[ "radiant" ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour. While wearing this kimono, you have resistance to radiant damage." @@ -8335,19 +8337,19 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -8362,19 +8364,19 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 10 minutes}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 10 minutes}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8387,7 +8389,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8406,7 +8408,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8426,7 +8428,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d6 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8463,7 +8465,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8515,7 +8517,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8570,7 +8572,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8599,7 +8601,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Flierwork", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this prosthesis, you can increase the output of the rocket built into it, gaining a flying speed of {@b 60 feet} for {@b 1 minute}. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing this prosthesis, you can increase the output of the rocket built into it, gaining a flying speed of {@b 60 feet} for {@b 1 minute}. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8629,14 +8631,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { @@ -8673,14 +8675,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 15}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { @@ -8709,9 +8711,9 @@ "property": [ "Hookshot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "attachedSpells": { + "attachedSpells":{ "daily": { - "1": [ + "1":[ "animate objects" ] } @@ -8725,14 +8727,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 16}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { @@ -8747,7 +8749,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Create Puppets", "entries": [ - "While wearing this prosthesis, you can cast the {@spell animate objects} spell. When you do, strings of magic extend from your prosthesis to the objects you animate, which you manipulate like puppets. If one of these objects is ever more than {@b 30 feet} away from you, it ceases to be animated by the spell. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this prosthesis, you can cast the {@spell animate objects} spell. When you do, strings of magic extend from your prosthesis to the objects you animate, which you manipulate like puppets. If one of these objects is ever more than {@b 30 feet} away from you, it ceases to be animated by the spell. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8773,7 +8775,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8785,14 +8787,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] } ] @@ -8818,7 +8820,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8830,7 +8832,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield." ] } ] @@ -8859,7 +8861,7 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8871,21 +8873,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Into the Fray", "entries": [ - "When you cause the Saving Throw property's triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it's within your reach. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you cause the Saving Throw property’s triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it’s within your reach. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -8914,7 +8916,7 @@ "rechargeAmount": 2, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8926,21 +8928,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Into the Fray", "entries": [ - "When you cause the Saving Throw property's triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it's within your reach. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you cause the Saving Throw property’s triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it’s within your reach. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -8969,7 +8971,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8981,14 +8983,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9017,7 +9019,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9029,7 +9031,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." ] } ] @@ -9058,7 +9060,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9070,21 +9072,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Instant Transmission", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis' Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis’ Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9113,7 +9115,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9125,21 +9127,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Instant Transmission", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis' Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). OYou can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis’ Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). OYou can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] } ] @@ -9158,7 +9160,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9182,7 +9184,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9206,7 +9208,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9233,11 +9235,11 @@ } }, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ + "charges":{ + "1":[ "create or destroy water" ], - "3": [ + "3":[ "water breathing", "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -9245,7 +9247,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (kappa) beak}", - "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa's skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it's time someone tried it out.", + "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa’s skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it’s time someone tried it out.", "This mask has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. If you are knocked {@condition prone} against your will while wearing it, you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the mask loses 1 charge as some of its water is spilled.", { "type": "entries", @@ -9287,11 +9289,11 @@ } }, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ + "charges":{ + "1":[ "endoleech|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "3": [ + "3":[ "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Vampiric Touch" ] @@ -9299,7 +9301,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (kappa) beak}", - "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa's skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it's time someone tried it out.", + "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa’s skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it’s time someone tried it out.", "This mask has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. If you are knocked {@condition prone} against your will while wearing it, you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the mask loses 1 charge as some of its water is spilled.", { "type": "entries", @@ -9421,9 +9423,9 @@ "rarity": "uncommon", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells": { - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9434,21 +9436,21 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon's Deceit", + "name": "Demon’s Deceit", "entries": [ - "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker's Shroud", + "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9462,9 +9464,9 @@ "rarity": "rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells": { - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9475,7 +9477,7 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon's Deceit", + "name": "Demon’s Deceit", "entries": [ "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask." ] @@ -9484,12 +9486,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker's Shroud", + "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9504,9 +9506,9 @@ "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", "reqAttuneAlt": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells": { - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9517,7 +9519,7 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon's Deceit", + "name": "Demon’s Deceit", "entries": [ "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask." ] @@ -9526,12 +9528,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker's Shroud", + "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9549,7 +9551,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9559,14 +9561,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9578,12 +9580,12 @@ "rarity": "rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells": { - "will": [ - "minor illusion" - ], - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "will":[ + "minor illusion" + ], + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9592,7 +9594,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9602,17 +9604,17 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, - "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15}). Once {@spell disguise self} has been cast in this way, it can't be cast again using the mask until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15}). Once {@spell disguise self} has been cast in this way, it can’t be cast again using the mask until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9622,8 +9624,8 @@ "rarity": "very rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells": { - "will": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "will":[ "minor illusion", "disguise self" ] @@ -9632,7 +9634,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9642,14 +9644,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15})." @@ -9702,7 +9704,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9713,7 +9715,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9772,7 +9774,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9783,7 +9785,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9842,7 +9844,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9853,7 +9855,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9875,12 +9877,12 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", + "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9894,7 +9896,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9909,19 +9911,19 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", + "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} piercing damage and {@damage 4d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} piercing damage and {@damage 4d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Safe Descent", "entries": [ - "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower." + "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower." ] }, { @@ -9935,7 +9937,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9950,19 +9952,19 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", + "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} piercing damage and {@damage 5d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} piercing damage and {@damage 5d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Safe Descent", "entries": [ - "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower.", + "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower.", "While open, the umbrella can be used as a {@item +1 shield}. While closed, it can be used as a {@item +1 spear}. You can open or close the umbrella as an action." ] }, @@ -9977,7 +9979,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9991,12 +9993,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata's Call", + "name": "Nekomata’s Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -10007,8 +10009,8 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries": [ - "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries":[ + "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] @@ -10024,12 +10026,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata's Call", + "name": "Nekomata’s Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { @@ -10040,8 +10042,8 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries": [ - "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries":[ + "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] @@ -10057,12 +10059,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata's Call", + "name": "Nekomata’s Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { @@ -10073,15 +10075,15 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries": [ - "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries":[ + "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Burden", - "entries": [ - "When you take damage, you can use your reaction to share the burden of pain with your choice of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, as long as it is within {@b 30 feet} of you. You take half as much damage instead, and the specter takes the remaining damage." + "entries":[ + "When you take damage, you can use your reaction to share the burden of pain with your choice of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, as long as it is within {@b 30 feet} of you. You take half as much damage instead, and the specter takes the remaining damage." ] } ] @@ -10089,7 +10091,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Reaper's Kama (uncommon)", + "name": "Reaper’s Kama (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10112,9 +10114,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10127,20 +10129,20 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Reaper's Kama (common)", + "name": "Reaper’s Kama (common)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10163,9 +10165,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10178,13 +10180,13 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Reaper's Kama (rare)", + "name": "Reaper’s Kama (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10208,9 +10210,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10223,21 +10225,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, - "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis' integrated weapon." + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis’ integrated weapon." ] }, { - "name": "Reaper's Kama (very rare)", + "name": "Reaper’s Kama (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10261,9 +10263,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10276,17 +10278,17 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can use this property of the prosthesis three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can use this property of the prosthesis three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, - "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis' integrated weapon." + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis’ integrated weapon." ] }, { @@ -10319,7 +10321,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -10354,7 +10356,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 13}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 13}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -10389,13 +10391,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 16}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 16}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (uncommon)", + "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10410,12 +10412,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop": "Scourge" + "weaponprop":"Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10433,7 +10435,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (rare)", + "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10448,12 +10450,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop": "Scourge" + "weaponprop":"Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10472,13 +10474,13 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Venom-Tipped", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 3d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." + "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 3d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (very rare)", + "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10493,12 +10495,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop": "Scourge" + "weaponprop":"Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10517,7 +10519,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Venom-Tipped", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 5d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." + "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 5d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." ] } ] @@ -10534,16 +10536,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "The first time on each of your turns that you make a {@atk m} immediately after you stand up from being prone, you have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -10562,16 +10564,16 @@ "weight": 0.5, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." ] @@ -10592,16 +10594,16 @@ "weight": 0.5, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "You gain {@b advantage} on each a {@atk m} roll that you make immediately after you stand up from being prone. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -10615,7 +10617,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (rare)", + "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "rare", @@ -10623,14 +10625,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells": { + "attachedSpells":{ "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10662,13 +10664,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flaming Trail", "entries": [ - "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (uncommon)", + "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "uncommon", @@ -10676,14 +10678,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells": { + "attachedSpells":{ "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10714,7 +10716,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (very rare)", + "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -10722,14 +10724,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells": { + "attachedSpells":{ "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10788,7 +10790,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10830,7 +10832,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10852,7 +10854,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wind Tunnel", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don't provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don’t provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10879,7 +10881,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10901,7 +10903,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wind Tunnel", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don't provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don’t provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10929,7 +10931,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10948,14 +10950,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hundred Claws", "entries": [ - "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10983,7 +10985,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -11002,7 +11004,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 15." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 15." ] }, { @@ -11037,7 +11039,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -11056,7 +11058,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 16." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 16." ] }, { @@ -11069,7 +11071,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Bronze)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "rare", @@ -11079,9 +11081,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Repulsion", @@ -11092,7 +11094,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Copper)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "rare", @@ -11102,9 +11104,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Copper) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Slow", @@ -11115,7 +11117,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Brass)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -11125,9 +11127,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Brass) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Sleep", @@ -11138,7 +11140,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Gold)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -11148,9 +11150,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Gold) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Weakening", @@ -11161,7 +11163,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Silver)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "legendary", @@ -11171,9 +11173,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Silver) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Paralysing", @@ -11285,14 +11287,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] } ] @@ -11307,9 +11309,9 @@ "charges": 6, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", - "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "4": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "charges":{ + "4":[ "dominate person" ] } @@ -11322,14 +11324,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] }, { @@ -11351,14 +11353,14 @@ "charges": 6, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", - "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "4": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "charges":{ + "4":[ "dominate person" ] } }, - "resist": [ + "resist":[ "cold" ], "entries": [ @@ -11369,14 +11371,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] }, { @@ -11421,13 +11423,13 @@ "bonusAc": "+2", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", + "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11464,13 +11466,13 @@ "recharge": "dawn", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", + "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 1d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 1d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11496,7 +11498,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -11516,7 +11518,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11542,7 +11544,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -11562,7 +11564,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11589,7 +11591,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "You have a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { @@ -11610,7 +11612,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d12} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d12} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11636,7 +11638,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+2", "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "2": [ + "2":[ "fly" ] } @@ -11644,7 +11646,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "You have a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", "While holding the sword, you can read, speak, and understand {@language Primordial|PHB|Auran}.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", @@ -11666,7 +11668,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 2d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 2d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] }, { @@ -11698,14 +11700,14 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d8} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11730,14 +11732,14 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d4} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11763,15 +11765,15 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d10} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d10} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d10} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d10} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11797,15 +11799,15 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d12} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d12} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d12} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d12} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11947,11 +11949,11 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ @@ -11962,7 +11964,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12000,12 +12002,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental core of earth}", @@ -12015,7 +12017,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12046,12 +12048,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", "charges": 6, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental core of earth}", @@ -12061,7 +12063,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 16}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d6} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 16}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d6} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12099,12 +12101,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", "charges": 8, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "grantsLanguage": true, "entries": [ @@ -12116,7 +12118,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 17}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 17}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12164,7 +12166,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12180,7 +12182,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12214,7 +12216,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12257,7 +12259,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12273,7 +12275,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12300,7 +12302,7 @@ "will": [ "light" ], - "charges": { + "charges":{ "1": [ "protection from evil and good" ] @@ -12313,7 +12315,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12330,7 +12332,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12494,7 +12496,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { - "will": [ + "will":[ "create or destroy water" ], "charges": { @@ -12567,7 +12569,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3": [ + "3":[ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -12578,14 +12580,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian's Resolve", + "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -12633,7 +12635,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3": [ + "3":[ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -12644,14 +12646,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian's Resolve", + "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -12684,7 +12686,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -12727,7 +12729,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "All-Terrain Leg (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "All-Terrain Leg (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "All-Terrain Leg (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -12782,14 +12784,14 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Blo Staff (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Blo Staff (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Blo Staff (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan's War Fan", + "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "rarity": "varies", @@ -12819,7 +12821,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -12831,8 +12833,8 @@ } ], "items": [ - "Courtesan's War Fan (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Courtesan's War Fan (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "Courtesan’s War Fan (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Courtesan’s War Fan (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -12849,18 +12851,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] - } + } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Demonhunter Kimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Demonhunter Kimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Demonhunter Kimono (legendary)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -12908,7 +12910,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ], @@ -12948,7 +12950,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -12971,7 +12973,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Earthpiercer (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Earthpiercer (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Earthpiercer (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -12993,7 +12995,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13005,18 +13007,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13031,28 +13033,28 @@ "wondrous": true, "bonusAc": "+1", "reqAttune": true, - "resist": [ + "resist":[ "radiant" ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Godspeaker Kimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Godspeaker Kimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Godspeaker Kimono (legendary)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13066,7 +13068,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -13076,7 +13078,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Gofu Hat (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Gofu Hat (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Gofu Hat (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13107,7 +13109,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -13133,7 +13135,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Hanabi Kicker (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hanabi Kicker (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hanabi Kicker (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13164,14 +13166,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { @@ -13182,7 +13184,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Helping Hand (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Helping Hand (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Helping Hand (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13209,7 +13211,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13221,18 +13223,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Iron Kasa (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Iron Kasa (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Iron Kasa (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13263,7 +13265,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13275,18 +13277,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Kageboshi (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kageboshi (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kageboshi (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13307,7 +13309,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -13316,7 +13318,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Kanaboom Stick (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kanaboom Stick (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kanaboom Stick (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13351,7 +13353,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Kitsune Mask (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kitsune Mask (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kitsune Mask (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13364,9 +13366,9 @@ "rarity": "varies", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells": { - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -13377,27 +13379,27 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon's Deceit", + "name": "Demon’s Deceit", "entries": [ - "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker's Shroud", + "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Mask of the Oni (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Oni (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Oni (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13410,12 +13412,12 @@ "rarity": "varies", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells": { - "will": [ - "minor illusion" - ], - "daily": { - "1e": [ + "attachedSpells":{ + "will":[ + "minor illusion" + ], + "daily":{ + "1e":[ "disguise self" ] } @@ -13424,7 +13426,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -13434,18 +13436,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Mask of the Tengu (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Tengu (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Tengu (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13498,7 +13500,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -13509,7 +13511,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13520,7 +13522,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Mindcutter (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mindcutter (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mindcutter (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13536,12 +13538,12 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", + "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13555,11 +13557,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Needlespitter Karakasa (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Needlespitter Karakasa (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Needlespitter Karakasa (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13574,12 +13576,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata's Call", + "name": "Nekomata’s Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13590,21 +13592,21 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries": [ - "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries":[ + "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Nekomata Shamisen (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Nekomata Shamisen (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Nekomata Shamisen (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Reaper's Kama", + "name": "Reaper’s Kama", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13627,9 +13629,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -13642,22 +13644,22 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ - "Reaper's Kama (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper's Kama (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper's Kama (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper's Kama (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items":[ + "Reaper’s Kama (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper’s Kama (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper’s Kama (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper’s Kama (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13690,18 +13692,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Ryuto Nunchaku (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Ryuto Nunchaku (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Ryuto Nunchaku (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion's Wartail", + "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13716,12 +13718,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop": "Scourge" + "weaponprop":"Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13737,10 +13739,10 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ - "Scorpion's Wartail (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Scorpion's Wartail (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Scorpion's Wartail (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items":[ + "Scorpion’s Wartail (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Scorpion’s Wartail (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Scorpion’s Wartail (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13755,16 +13757,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "The first time on each of your turns that you make a {@atk m} immediately after you stand up from being prone, you have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -13773,14 +13775,14 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Tanuki-zake (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Tanuki-zake (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Tanuki-zake (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo's Burden", + "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13788,14 +13790,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells": { + "attachedSpells":{ "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -13827,14 +13829,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flaming Trail", "entries": [ - "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ - "Wanyudo's Burden (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wanyudo's Burden (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wanyudo's Burden (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items":[ + "Wanyudo’s Burden (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wanyudo’s Burden (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wanyudo’s Burden (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13859,7 +13861,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -13878,7 +13880,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Windweaver (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Windweaver (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Windweaver (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13907,7 +13909,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13926,25 +13928,25 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hundred Claws", "entries": [ - "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Wraithclaw (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Wraithclaw (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Wraithclaw (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade", + "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13954,16 +13956,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust." + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust." ], - "items": [ - "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items":[ + "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Bronze)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Copper)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Brass)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Gold)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Silver)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -14005,7 +14007,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Xyxlwood Bonsai (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Xyxlwood Bonsai (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -14028,18 +14030,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Yukimono (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Yukimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Yukimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -14058,17 +14060,17 @@ "bonusAc": "+2", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", + "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Armour of the Oni King (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Armour of the Oni King (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -14085,7 +14087,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -14105,11 +14107,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14128,18 +14130,18 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d8} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14175,7 +14177,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Hakuja-to (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hakuja-to (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hakuja-to (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -14191,11 +14193,11 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ @@ -14206,7 +14208,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -14224,7 +14226,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Jishin, Earth Render (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Jishin, Earth Render (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Jishin, Earth Render (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14251,7 +14253,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -14267,11 +14269,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14314,7 +14316,7 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Shisui, Water Slasher (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Shisui, Water Slasher (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Shisui, Water Slasher (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14339,7 +14341,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3": [ + "3":[ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -14350,14 +14352,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian's Resolve", + "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -14368,22 +14370,22 @@ ] } ], - "items": [ + "items":[ "Staff of the Jade Guardian (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Staff of the Jade Guardian (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] } ], - "itemType": [ + "itemType":[ { "abbreviation": "PR", "name": "Mundane Prostheses", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Mundane prostheses are nonmagical and fully mechanical in nature, which results in a number of limitations:", { - "type": "list", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "items":[ "A mundane prosthesis can be used to replace a missing limb, but not augment an existing one or add a new limb that a member of the species wouldn't normally have. For example, a human can't use a mundane tail prosthesis to gain the functionalities of a tail, but a ryūjin that has lost its tail can.", "A mundane prosthesis can replicate motor functions, but can't relay sensation. For example, a mundane prosthetic eye can turn in its socket, but doesn't grant its user the ability to see through it." ] @@ -14396,11 +14398,11 @@ "abbreviation": "PR:M", "name": "Magical Prostheses", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Magical prostheses make use of intricate enchantments to enhance their functionality and gain new properties. Magical prostheses function in the following ways:", { - "type": "list", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "items":[ "A magical prosthesis can replace a missing limb or other body part.", "A magical prosthesis can replicate all functions of the limb or other body part it emulates. For example, a magical prosthetic tongue is able to taste, a magical prosthetic eye can see, and a magical prosthetic nose is able to smell.", "A magical prosthesis can be placed around an existing limb or body part to enhance it. A prosthesis can't be used to add an additional limb beyond the creature's typical number of limbs unless stated otherwise.", @@ -14623,8 +14625,8 @@ "entries": [ "The object in parentheses is integrated into the prosthesis, and can't be separated from it, exchanged for another integrated object, or used to make ranged attacks by throwing it. You can extend or retract the integrated object as a free object interaction; if the integrated object is a weapon, this counts as drawing or stowing it. While an object is extended from an arm or hand prosthesis, you can manipulate it as if you were holding it, and your hand is not considered free. A prosthesis can only have one object integrated into it, which can be:", { - "type": "list", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "items":[ "A weapon without the Heavy or Superheavy properties", "A shield", "A set of tools or handheld item that can conceivably fit within the prosthesis (GM's discretion)", @@ -15048,7 +15050,7 @@ "other": true } ], - "entries": [ + "entries": [ { "name": "Age", "type": "entries", @@ -15679,7 +15681,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Darkvision", "entries": [ - "You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey." + "You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey." ] }, { @@ -16321,7 +16323,7 @@ ], "_versions": [ { - "_abstract": { + "_abstract":{ "name": "Tatsumi; (Nishikin; {{color}})", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "_mod": { @@ -16552,7 +16554,7 @@ ] } ], - "_abstract": { + "_abstract":{ "name": "Tatsumi; (Ryujin; {{color}})", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "_mod": { @@ -16560,7 +16562,7 @@ { "mode": "removeArr", "names": "Koi Dragon Colour" - }, + }, { "mode": "replaceArr", "replace": "Heartening Breath", @@ -16584,7 +16586,7 @@ } } ] - } + } } } ], @@ -16722,11 +16724,11 @@ "hasFluff": true } ], - "raceFluff": [ + "raceFluff":[ { "name": "Enkoh", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16758,7 +16760,7 @@ { "name": "Enkoh (Hulking)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16797,7 +16799,7 @@ { "name": "Enkoh (Springtail)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16837,7 +16839,7 @@ { "name": "Fuyoren", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16850,7 +16852,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Seasonal Divination", "entries": [ - "Bound to nature, the fuyoren bear an imprint of the world at the time of their birth. So-called \"winter warriors\" are fuyoren born in the bitter, colder months and are believed to bear an aggressive, steely disposition. Fuyoren born in spring are blessed with a childlike, optimistic disposition, while summer fuyoren are typically charismatic, and autumnal fuyoren are said to be wise. Whether these stereotypes are true or merely a product of a cultural myth manifesting itself in the way fuyoren are raised is unknown." + "Bound to nature, the fuyoren bear an imprint of the world at the time of their birth. So-called “winter warriors” are fuyoren born in the bitter, colder months and are believed to bear an aggressive, steely disposition. Fuyoren born in spring are blessed with a childlike, optimistic disposition, while summer fuyoren are typically charismatic, and autumnal fuyoren are said to be wise. Whether these stereotypes are true or merely a product of a cultural myth manifesting itself in the way fuyoren are raised is unknown." ] }, { @@ -16865,7 +16867,7 @@ { "name": "Hanamori", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16893,7 +16895,7 @@ { "name": "Haniwa", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16914,7 +16916,7 @@ { "name": "Isetsu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16935,7 +16937,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Fortune Favoured", "entries": [ - "Isetsu hold a deterministic philosophy: just as their destiny was set at the dawn of the world, so are others beating an inevitable path, whether they realise it or not. To the isetsu, luck is a complex, measurable science, and good fortune is a talent that can be trained, a skill they dedicate endless hours to mastering. Many tales of incredible, serendipitous events occurring in favour of the isetsu seem to indicate this training holds worth. Even the most sceptical members of other races begrudgingly accept that the isetsu come up \"lucky\" in battle at a rate far beyond any other creature. A common idiom across the realms, referring to an incredible stroke of good fortune, is \"an isetsu's million-to-one\"." + "Isetsu hold a deterministic philosophy: just as their destiny was set at the dawn of the world, so are others beating an inevitable path, whether they realise it or not. To the isetsu, luck is a complex, measurable science, and good fortune is a talent that can be trained, a skill they dedicate endless hours to mastering. Many tales of incredible, serendipitous events occurring in favour of the isetsu seem to indicate this training holds worth. Even the most sceptical members of other races begrudgingly accept that the isetsu come up “lucky” in battle at a rate far beyond any other creature. A common idiom across the realms, referring to an incredible stroke of good fortune, is “an isetsu's million-to-one”." ] } ] @@ -16943,7 +16945,7 @@ { "name": "Kitsune", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16978,7 +16980,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17000,7 +17002,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] } ] @@ -17008,7 +17010,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Red Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17030,7 +17032,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17047,7 +17049,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Blue Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17069,7 +17071,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17085,7 +17087,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Green Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17107,7 +17109,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17123,7 +17125,7 @@ { "name": "Ryokido", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17132,7 +17134,7 @@ ], "by": "Ryoko's Diary" }, - "Nestled deep within wizened, dry thorn forests, the most ancient settlements in the realm persist, unbroken by scouring winds, blistering sun, or the relentless march of time. Here live the ryokido, colloquially known as \"lion turtles\", a race of telepathic beings that call this inhospitable expanse home. All ryokido share fierce claws and squat, feline faces, but every ryokido shell is unique, as distinctive as a fingerprint. Each heavy carapace bears an identifying arrangement of colourful, textured patterns, with some hereditary markings idiosyncratic to one's village and clan.", + "Nestled deep within wizened, dry thorn forests, the most ancient settlements in the realm persist, unbroken by scouring winds, blistering sun, or the relentless march of time. Here live the ryokido, colloquially known as “lion turtles”, a race of telepathic beings that call this inhospitable expanse home. All ryokido share fierce claws and squat, feline faces, but every ryokido shell is unique, as distinctive as a fingerprint. Each heavy carapace bears an identifying arrangement of colourful, textured patterns, with some hereditary markings idiosyncratic to one's village and clan.", { "type": "section", "name": "Telepathic Connection", @@ -17153,7 +17155,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17175,7 +17177,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi (Nishikin)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17211,7 +17213,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi (Ryujin)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17247,7 +17249,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17276,7 +17278,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu (Hanataka)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17304,7 +17306,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hanataka", "entries": [ - "Less ferocious and impulsive than the karasu, hanataka are widely regarded as the \"higher\" lineage of tengu. With the patience and tenacity of a flowing river, they live, train, and meditate in the towering trees of their mountain home. Hanataka tengu are swiftly provoked by vanity and are quick to humble the arrogant and foolish. To those who show respect, however, elder hanataka tengu make sage counsellors and guides, imparting the wisdom of age and yokai magic. Legend tells that the great warriors of old honed their swiftness of blade and sharpness of mind under the guidance of hanataka masters." + "Less ferocious and impulsive than the karasu, hanataka are widely regarded as the “higher” lineage of tengu. With the patience and tenacity of a flowing river, they live, train, and meditate in the towering trees of their mountain home. Hanataka tengu are swiftly provoked by vanity and are quick to humble the arrogant and foolish. To those who show respect, however, elder hanataka tengu make sage counsellors and guides, imparting the wisdom of age and yokai magic. Legend tells that the great warriors of old honed their swiftness of blade and sharpness of mind under the guidance of hanataka masters." ] } ] @@ -17312,7 +17314,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu (Karasu)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -18435,7 +18437,7 @@ "name": "Path of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", - "page": 150, + "page":150, "classSource": "PHB", "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Kaiju", @@ -18451,7 +18453,7 @@ "name": "College of Hanabi", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Bard", - "page": 152, + "page":152, "classSource": "PHB", "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Hanabi", @@ -18466,7 +18468,7 @@ "name": "College of Masks", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Bard", - "page": 154, + "page":154, "classSource": "PHB", "shortName": "Masks", "subclassFeatures": [ @@ -18480,29 +18482,29 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Cleric", "classSource": "PHB", - "page": 172, + "page":172, "shortName": "Shrine Warden", "edition": "classic", - "additionalSpells": [ + "additionalSpells":[ { - "prepared": { - "1": [ + "prepared":{ + "1":[ "protection from evil and good", "sanctuary" ], - "3": [ + "3":[ "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "silence" ], - "5": [ + "5":[ "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "dispel magic" ], - "7": [ + "7":[ "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "guardian of faith" ], - "9": [ + "9":[ "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -18516,18 +18518,18 @@ "Divine Strike|Cleric|PHB|Shrine Warden|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|8", "Empowered Consecration|Cleric|PHB|Shrine Warden|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|17" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "protection from evil and good", - "sanctuary", - "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "silence", - "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "dispel magic", - "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "guardian of faith", - "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "protection from evil and good", + "sanctuary", + "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "silence", + "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "dispel magic", + "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "guardian of faith", + "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18535,33 +18537,33 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Druid", "classSource": "PHB", - "page": 176, + "page":176, "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Yokai", - "additionalSpells": [ + "additionalSpells":[ { - "prepared": { - "2": [ + "prepared":{ + "2":[ "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "find familiar" ], - "3": [ + "3":[ "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "invisibility" ], - "5": [ + "5":[ "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "haste" ], - "7": [ + "7":[ "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "compulsion" ], - "9": [ + "9":[ "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "dominate person" ], - "10": [ + "10":[ "animate objects" ] } @@ -18573,19 +18575,19 @@ "Beckon the Yokai|Druid|PHB|Yokai|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Yokai Fortification|Druid|PHB|Yokai|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "find familiar", - "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "invisibility", - "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "haste", - "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "compulsion", - "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "dominate person", - "animate objects" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "find familiar", + "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "invisibility", + "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "haste", + "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "compulsion", + "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "dominate person", + "animate objects" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18646,18 +18648,18 @@ "True Guardian|Paladin|PHB|Yojimbo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Ultimate Protector|Paladin|PHB|Yojimbo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "heroism", - "sanctuary", - "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "warding bond", - "spirit guardians", - "switcheroo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "death ward", - "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "wall of force" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "heroism", + "sanctuary", + "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "warding bond", + "spirit guardians", + "switcheroo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "death ward", + "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "wall of force" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18695,13 +18697,13 @@ "Multi-Weapon Mastery|Ranger|PHB|Ronin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|11", "Relentless Onslaught|Ranger|PHB|Ronin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "expeditious retreat", - "blur", - "remove curse", - "death ward", - "legend lore" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "expeditious retreat", + "blur", + "remove curse", + "death ward", + "legend lore" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18765,20 +18767,20 @@ "Explosive Emergence|Sorcerer|PHB|Spirit Caller|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14", "Final Form Manifestation|Sorcerer|PHB|Spirit Caller|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|18" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "command", - "mage armor", - "minor illusion", - "aid", - "mirror image", - "plant growth", - "phantom steed", - "banishment", - "guardian of faith", - "reincarnate", - "seeming", - "astral projection" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "command", + "mage armor", + "minor illusion", + "aid", + "mirror image", + "plant growth", + "phantom steed", + "banishment", + "guardian of faith", + "reincarnate", + "seeming", + "astral projection" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18821,18 +18823,18 @@ "Shinigami Domination|Warlock|PHB|Shinigami|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Master of Death|Warlock|PHB|Shinigami|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "see future death|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "sleep", - "blindness/deafness", - "lifesap aura|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "animate dead", - "speak with dead", - "death ward", - "greater invisibility", - "animate objects", - "dominate person" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "see future death|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "sleep", + "blindness/deafness", + "lifesap aura|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "animate dead", + "speak with dead", + "death ward", + "greater invisibility", + "animate objects", + "dominate person" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18885,13 +18887,13 @@ "Elemental Ferocity|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Ferocity|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Battery|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Ferocity|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "magic missile", - "magic weapon", - "blink", - "guardian of faith", - "Bigby's hand" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "magic missile", + "magic weapon", + "blink", + "guardian of faith", + "Bigby's hand" + ] }, { "name": "Disciple of Fortification", @@ -18927,13 +18929,13 @@ "Elemental Reinforcement|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Fortification|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Bulwark|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Fortification|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "shield", - "shielding word|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "protection from energy", - "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", - "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "shield", + "shielding word|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "protection from energy", + "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", + "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + ] }, { "name": "Disciple of Fusion", @@ -18983,13 +18985,13 @@ "Elemental Enhancement|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Invigoration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Invigoration|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Invigoration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "bless", - "enhance ability", - "haste", - "freedom of movement", - "greater restoration" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "bless", + "enhance ability", + "haste", + "freedom of movement", + "greater restoration" + ] }, { "name": "Sensei", @@ -19030,33 +19032,33 @@ "Shrug It Off|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Sensei|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Martial Prodigy|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Sensei|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "optionalfeatureProgression": [ + "optionalfeatureProgression":[ { - "name": "Training Paradigm", - "featureType": [ + "name":"Training Paradigm", + "featureType":[ "MT" ], - "progression": { - "3": 3, - "7": 1, - "10": 1, - "14": 1, - "18": 1 - } - } - ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "flash|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "repulsing palm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "wind strike|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "create food and water", - "haste", - "freedom of movement", - "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "greater restoration" - ] + "progression":{ + "3":3, + "7":1, + "10":1, + "14":1, + "18":1 + } + } + ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "flash|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "repulsing palm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "wind strike|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "create food and water", + "haste", + "freedom of movement", + "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "greater restoration" + ] } ], "subclassFeature": [ @@ -19082,6 +19084,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "Aspect of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19154,6 +19157,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "Transformation of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19210,6 +19214,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Ascendant Dragon", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19224,6 +19229,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Eternal Leviathan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19238,6 +19244,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Titan Earth", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19252,6 +19259,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Armoured Kabuto", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19266,6 +19274,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Infinite Tempest", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19280,6 +19289,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Ascendant Dragon", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19294,6 +19304,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Eternal Leviathan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19308,6 +19319,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Titan Earth", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19322,6 +19334,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Armoured Kabuto", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19336,6 +19349,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "The Infinite Tempest", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19360,7 +19374,7 @@ "level": 3, "entries": [ "Since time immemorial, the College of Hanabi has produced the finest firework artisans. From craftspeople in workshops to conductors who orchestrate thousands of explosions in an intricate performance, bards from this college are celebrated throughout the Yokai Realms. They are more than simple artificers; they imbue each spark with a story, each explosion with emotion, and create an ephemeral tapestry of light and sound whose message moulds the mind of all who witness it.", - "Whether or not you attended the college itself or learnt the art from a backstreet alchemist is moot\u2014you are an entertainer who uses bright colours and loud bangs as a medium. Perhaps you travelled with a carnival, bringing joy to a new town each evening. Maybe you are a fresh college graduate, seeking to conduct performances in the courts of the high and mighty. Or perhaps you were employed in the Silk Purse's quarries but turned mundane blasting operations into fantastical varicoloured displays, much to the chagrin of your foreman. Naysayers be damned, fireworks are a feast for the eyes, and besides, the explosions aren't that loud anymore. Maybe you should get that checked out...", + "Whether or not you attended the college itself or learnt the art from a backstreet alchemist is moot\u2014you are an entertainer who uses bright colours and loud bangs as a medium. Perhaps you travelled with a carnival, bringing joy to a new town each evening. Maybe you are a fresh college graduate, seeking to conduct performances in the courts of the high and mighty. Or perhaps you were employed in the Silk Purse's quarries but turned mundane blasting operations into fantastical varicoloured displays, much to the chagrin of your foreman. Naysayers be damned, fireworks are a feast for the eyes, and besides, the explosions aren't that loud anymore. Maybe you should get that checked out…", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Burgeoning Inventor|Bard|PHB|Hanabi|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|3|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -21495,7 +21509,7 @@ "{@spell Bigby's hand}{@sup *}" ] ], - "footnotes": [ + "footnotes":[ "*The damage type is one for which you have affinity instead of what is specified (you choose when you cast the spell).", "**You move to a Border-Elemental Plane associated with your Elemental Affinity (see page 159)." ] @@ -22179,9 +22193,9 @@ "{@i 3rd-Level Sensei Feature}", "You learn specific martial techniques, which you teach to each of your companions. Choose three techniques from the options below. When you command a companion on your turn, you can instruct it to use one or more of these techniques.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ { "type": "refOptionalfeature", "optionalfeature": "Avoid|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -22356,7 +22370,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Be it man, beast, or earth itself, everything trembles before me.\"" + "Be it man, beast, or earth itself, everything trembles before me.”" ] } ] @@ -22527,17 +22541,17 @@ ] } ], - "background": [ + "background":[ { "name": "Elementalist (Elemental Fighting)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 209, - "edition": "classic", - "ability": [ + "edition":"classic", + "ability":[ { - "choose": { + "choose":{ "weighted": { - "from": [ + "from":[ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22550,9 +22564,9 @@ } }, { - "choose": { + "choose":{ "weighted": { - "from": [ + "from":[ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22566,7 +22580,7 @@ } } ], - "feats": [ + "feats":[ { "Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms": true } @@ -22579,7 +22593,7 @@ ], "toolProficiencies": [ { - "anyArtisansTool": 1 + "anyArtisansTool": 1 } ], "languageProficiencies": [ @@ -22589,7 +22603,7 @@ ], "startingEquipment": [ { - "a": [ + "a":[ { "equipmentType": "toolArtisan" }, @@ -22600,7 +22614,7 @@ "value": 1500 } ], - "b": [ + "b":[ { "value": 5000 } @@ -22611,48 +22625,48 @@ "From the soil beneath your feet to the clouds that roam the sky, every aspect of the natural world holds magic, and so do you. For some, it takes decades of exhausting study to earn this connection. Others, perhaps those with a wisp of yokai magic, are born able to connect with the natural forces around them, influencing the elements as effortlessly as breathing.", "Whether intentionally or subconsciously, elementalists enhance their performance in ordinary jobs with supernatural touches. A miner attuned to earth might have an uncanny ability to extract geodes without damaging them, while a gondolier with water affinity can steer their vessel without using an oar. A fire-attuned smith can forge without bellows, while an air elementalist sailor might effortlessly steer into the most favourable winds at sea.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Optional Language:", - "entry": "{@language Primordial}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Feat:", - "entry": "{@feat Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", - "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiency:", - "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment:", - "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" - } + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Language:", + "entry": "{@language Primordial}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Feat:", + "entry": "{@feat Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", + "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiency:", + "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment:", + "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" + } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", + "entries":[ "You can use an action to attune to your environment and accurately predict what the weather will be at your location for the next {@bold 24 hours}. After using this feature to predict the weather, you can perform a {@bold 10-minute ritual} to influence it. If you do, there is a 50 percent chance the weather will change over the next 24 hours to match a condition you specify from among foggy, overcast, raining, snowing, sunny, or windy. Your influence over the weather is limited: you can't conjure any weather effects that would cause harm to plants and animals, and if the source of the weather is anything other than natural (such as from a magically conjured storm), you cannot influence it. Once you perform this ritual, you can't do so again until the next dawn." ], - "data": { + "data":{ "isFeature": true } }, @@ -22817,12 +22831,12 @@ "name": "Elementalist (Elemental Initiate)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 209, - "edition": "classic", - "ability": [ + "edition":"classic", + "ability":[ { - "choose": { + "choose":{ "weighted": { - "from": [ + "from":[ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22835,9 +22849,9 @@ } }, { - "choose": { + "choose":{ "weighted": { - "from": [ + "from":[ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22851,7 +22865,7 @@ } } ], - "feats": [ + "feats":[ { "Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms": true } @@ -22864,7 +22878,7 @@ ], "toolProficiencies": [ { - "anyArtisansTool": 1 + "anyArtisansTool": 1 } ], "languageProficiencies": [ @@ -22874,7 +22888,7 @@ ], "startingEquipment": [ { - "a": [ + "a":[ { "equipmentType": "toolArtisan" }, @@ -22885,7 +22899,7 @@ "value": 1500 } ], - "b": [ + "b":[ { "value": 5000 } @@ -22896,48 +22910,48 @@ "From the soil beneath your feet to the clouds that roam the sky, every aspect of the natural world holds magic, and so do you. For some, it takes decades of exhausting study to earn this connection. Others, perhaps those with a wisp of yokai magic, are born able to connect with the natural forces around them, influencing the elements as effortlessly as breathing.", "Whether intentionally or subconsciously, elementalists enhance their performance in ordinary jobs with supernatural touches. A miner attuned to earth might have an uncanny ability to extract geodes without damaging them, while a gondolier with water affinity can steer their vessel without using an oar. A fire-attuned smith can forge without bellows, while an air elementalist sailor might effortlessly steer into the most favourable winds at sea.", { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Optional Language:", - "entry": "{@language Primordial}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Feat:", - "entry": "{@feat Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", - "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiency:", - "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment:", - "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" - } + "type":"list", + "style":"list-hang-notitle", + "items":[ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Language:", + "entry": "{@language Primordial}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Feat:", + "entry": "{@feat Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", + "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiency:", + "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment:", + "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" + } ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", - "entries": [ + "type":"entries", + "name":"Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", + "entries":[ "You can use an action to attune to your environment and accurately predict what the weather will be at your location for the next {@bold 24 hours}. After using this feature to predict the weather, you can perform a {@bold 10-minute ritual} to influence it. If you do, there is a 50 percent chance the weather will change over the next 24 hours to match a condition you specify from among foggy, overcast, raining, snowing, sunny, or windy. Your influence over the weather is limited: you can't conjure any weather effects that would cause harm to plants and animals, and if the source of the weather is anything other than natural (such as from a magically conjured storm), you cannot influence it. Once you perform this ritual, you can't do so again until the next dawn." ], - "data": { + "data":{ "isFeature": true } }, @@ -23222,7 +23236,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Feature: Hanabi Apprentice", "entries": [ - "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure \"top shelf \" components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." + "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure “top shelf ” components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." ], "data": { "isFeature": true @@ -23232,7 +23246,7 @@ "name": "Suggested Characteristics", "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people... yet.", + "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people… yet.", { "type": "table", "colLabels": [ @@ -23509,7 +23523,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Feature: Hanabi Apprentice", "entries": [ - "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure \"top shelf \" components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." + "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure “top shelf ” components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." ], "data": { "isFeature": true @@ -23519,7 +23533,7 @@ "name": "Suggested Characteristics", "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people... yet.", + "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people… yet.", { "type": "table", "colLabels": [ @@ -24179,82 +24193,82 @@ "6", "Mischief. I've embraced my chaotic life, and I take great pleasure in spreading a little chaos wherever I go." ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "table", - "colLabels": [ - "d6", - "Bond" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d6", + "Bond" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "My familiar and I share a bond so deep that we can't survive without each other." ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-1 text-center", - "col-11" + [ + "2", + "Unbeknownst to me, my direct kin are famous, wealthy, and looking for me." ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1", - "My familiar and I share a bond so deep that we can't survive without each other." - ], - [ - "2", - "Unbeknownst to me, my direct kin are famous, wealthy, and looking for me." - ], - [ - "3", - "I trust the yokai who raised me more than any Humanoid ally." - ], - [ - "4", - "The yokai who raised me departed this world when I came of age. Now I search for where they went." - ], - [ - "5", - "My true kin were killed by a mysterious organisation, leaving me an orphan. I'm hunting them down to inflict retribution." - ], - [ - "6", - "I have strange dreams of kin I've never known being snatched away. I love my yokai family, but I'm secretly beginning to wonder if I was stolen by them as a child." - ] + [ + "3", + "I trust the yokai who raised me more than any Humanoid ally." + ], + [ + "4", + "The yokai who raised me departed this world when I came of age. Now I search for where they went." + ], + [ + "5", + "My true kin were killed by a mysterious organisation, leaving me an orphan. I'm hunting them down to inflict retribution." + ], + [ + "6", + "I have strange dreams of kin I've never known being snatched away. I love my yokai family, but I'm secretly beginning to wonder if I was stolen by them as a child." ] - }, - { - "type": "table", - "colLabels": [ - "d6", - "Flaw" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d6", + "Flaw" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The letter of the law means absolutely nothing to me; I am guided solely by my own moral compass." ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-1 text-center", - "col-11" + [ + "2", + "I hide my past, fearing I'll never truly fit in with other people." ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1", - "The letter of the law means absolutely nothing to me; I am guided solely by my own moral compass." - ], - [ - "2", - "I hide my past, fearing I'll never truly fit in with other people." - ], - [ - "3", - "I believe myself to be better than others; having been raised by yokai, I've witnessed magical feats that most could never dream of." - ], - [ - "4", - "I am very slow to trust Humanoids and find it hard to take them at their word." - ], - [ - "5", - "I am extremely swift to anger when I believe someone has disrespected nature or the spirits that dwell therein." - ], - [ - "6", - "I put too much faith in my own abilities; I believe myself to be almost invincible." - ] + [ + "3", + "I believe myself to be better than others; having been raised by yokai, I've witnessed magical feats that most could never dream of." + ], + [ + "4", + "I am very slow to trust Humanoids and find it hard to take them at their word." + ], + [ + "5", + "I am extremely swift to anger when I believe someone has disrespected nature or the spirits that dwell therein." + ], + [ + "6", + "I put too much faith in my own abilities; I believe myself to be almost invincible." ] - } + ] + } ] } ] @@ -25112,7 +25126,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You learn the {@spell water whip|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} cantrip.", + "You learn the {@spell water whip|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} cantrip.", "You can cast the {@spell riptide|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} and {@spell water breathing} spells without expending a spell slot. Once you cast {@spell riptide|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} or {@spell water breathing} with this feat, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.", "Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this feat (choose when you select this feat)." ] @@ -25924,273 +25938,282 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Avoid", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, your companion can take the {@action Dodge} action." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Block", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a reaction when your companion is attacked by a creature it can see and that attack deals bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, your companion can add your proficiency bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack still hits, the damage dealt is reduced by an amount equal to {@damage 1d6} plus your proficiency bonus." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Charge", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As an action, your companion gains additional movement equal to its speed, and it can make one Martial Strike attack. If your companion moves up to {@bold 20 feet} straight towards a creature and then hits it with a Martial Strike, the attack deals an extra 1d10 damage, and the target must succeed on a {@bold Strength saving throw} (DC equals 8 + your companion's Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked {@bold prone}. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this saving throw." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dancing Feet", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, your companion can take the Disengage action." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Grapple", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to grapple one creature within its reach by making a grapple check." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sweep", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to sweep a creature's legs (or other anatomy) to knock it {@bold prone} using the Shoving a Creature rules. The companion can choose to make a {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Athletics)} check for the contest. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this check." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Throw", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when your companion has a creature grappled and takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack. Instead of an attack roll, it makes a {@bold Strength or Dexterity (Athletics) check} contested by the target's {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Acrobatics)} check (target's choice). If your companion succeeds, it can move the creature to an unoccupied space within {@bold 5 feet} of it and can knock it {@bold prone}, dealing bludgeoning damage to it equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "People's Elbow", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a prone target. Your companion leaps into the air and places its full bodyweight behind a particularly hard or sharp part of its anatomy. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is larger than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks. Hit or miss, your companion falls {@bold prone}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Uppercut", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a target that isn't prone. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold (see page 83) for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is smaller than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 91, - "featureType": [ - "AWM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "otherSummary": { + "name": "Avoid", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can take the {@action Dodge} action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Block", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a reaction when your companion is attacked by a creature it can see and that attack deals bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, your companion can add your proficiency bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack still hits, the damage dealt is reduced by an amount equal to {@damage 1d6} plus your proficiency bonus." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Charge", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As an action, your companion gains additional movement equal to its speed, and it can make one Martial Strike attack. If your companion moves up to {@bold 20 feet} straight towards a creature and then hits it with a Martial Strike, the attack deals an extra 1d10 damage, and the target must succeed on a {@bold Strength saving throw} (DC equals 8 + your companion's Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked {@bold prone}. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dancing Feet", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can take the Disengage action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grapple", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to grapple one creature within its reach by making a grapple check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sweep", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to sweep a creature's legs (or other anatomy) to knock it {@bold prone} using the Shoving a Creature rules. The companion can choose to make a {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Athletics)} check for the contest. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Throw", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion has a creature grappled and takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack. Instead of an attack roll, it makes a {@bold Strength or Dexterity (Athletics) check} contested by the target's {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Acrobatics)} check (target's choice). If your companion succeeds, it can move the creature to an unoccupied space within {@bold 5 feet} of it and can knock it {@bold prone}, dealing bludgeoning damage to it equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "People's Elbow", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a prone target. Your companion leaps into the air and places its full bodyweight behind a particularly hard or sharp part of its anatomy. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is larger than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks. Hit or miss, your companion falls {@bold prone}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Uppercut", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass":{ + "name":"Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a target that isn't prone. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold (see page 83) for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is smaller than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 91, + "featureType": [ + "AWM" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "otherSummary":{ "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 2}, proficiency with at least one {@itemProperty A|PHB|Ammunition} weapon", "entrySummary": "Martial Level 2" } - } - ], - "entries": [ + } + ], + "entries": [ { "type": "section", "name": "Tier I: Advance Techniques", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "entries", "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", "entries": [ - "When you finish a short or long rest, you can modify a number of pieces of ammunition equal to twice your proficiency bonus, increasing their aerodynamism. The normal range of attack rolls you make using weapons that use this ammunition is doubled, and the long range increases by half its value. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates 24 hours after it's created." + "When you finish a short or long rest, you can modify a number of pieces of ammunition equal to twice your proficiency bonus, increasing their aerodynamism. The normal range of attack rolls you make using weapons that use this ammunition is doubled, and the long range increases by half its value. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates 24 hours after it’s created." ] } ] @@ -26198,25 +26221,25 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Tinkered Artillery", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 91, - "featureType": [ - "AWM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "otherSummary": { + "name": "Tinkered Artillery", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 91, + "featureType": [ + "AWM" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "otherSummary":{ "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 2}, proficiency with at least one {@itemProperty A|PHB|Ammunition} weapon", "entrySummary": "Martial Level 2" } - } - ], - "entries": [ + } + ], + "entries": [ { "type": "section", "name": "Tier I: Advance Techniques", - "entries": [ + "entries":[ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tinkered Artillery", @@ -26237,7 +26260,7 @@ } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." ] } ] @@ -26306,7 +26329,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Double Load", "entries": [ - "Once on your turn, when you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can load two pieces of ammunition into the weapon. If the attack hits, it deals one extra die of the weapon's damage. This technique can't be used with Loading's Twin Load." + "Once on your turn, when you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can load two pieces of ammunition into the weapon. If the attack hits, it deals one extra die of the weapon’s damage. This technique can’t be used with Loading’s Twin Load." ] } ] @@ -26356,7 +26379,7 @@ } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." ] } ] @@ -26438,11 +26461,11 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Phosphorous", - "entry": "On a hit, the target takes an extra {@damage 3d6} fire damage, emits bright light for 10 feet and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and can't benefit from being {@condition invisible} or taking the {@action Hide} action. The phosphorus burns for {@b 1 minute}, or until the target uses an action to extinguish the flame or is submerged in water." + "entry": "On a hit, the target takes an extra {@damage 3d6} fire damage, emits bright light for 10 feet and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and can’t benefit from being {@condition invisible} or taking the {@action Hide} action. The phosphorus burns for {@b 1 minute}, or until the target uses an action to extinguish the flame or is submerged in water." } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." ] } ] @@ -26473,7 +26496,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ambidextrous", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action and attack with a Finesse melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different Finesse melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action and attack with a Finesse melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different Finesse melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -26504,7 +26527,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nimble Duelist", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with a melee attack using a Finesse weapon, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against you until the end of that turn." + "When you hit a creature with a melee attack using a Finesse weapon, that creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you until the end of that turn." ] } ] @@ -26642,7 +26665,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fighting Elegance", "entries": [ - "Your AC increases by 2 while you're wielding a Finesse weapon and not wielding a non-Finesse weapon or shield in your other hand." + "Your AC increases by 2 while you’re wielding a Finesse weapon and not wielding a non-Finesse weapon or shield in your other hand." ] } ] @@ -26708,7 +26731,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Colossal Strength", "entries": [ - "If your Strength score is 15 or higher, being Small or Tiny doesn't impose disadvantage on your attack rolls with Heavy weapons." + "If your Strength score is 15 or higher, being Small or Tiny doesn’t impose disadvantage on your attack rolls with Heavy weapons." ] } ] @@ -26770,7 +26793,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hammering Blow", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature no more than one size larger than you with a Heavy weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon's damage dice, you can knock the target {@condition prone}." + "When you hit a creature no more than one size larger than you with a Heavy weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon’s damage dice, you can knock the target {@condition prone}." ] } ] @@ -26975,7 +26998,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Direct Damage", "entries": [ - "Your damage rolls for attacks you make with Impact weapons ignore {@h temporary hit points}, striking at a target's normal hit points directly. In addition, if an attack you make with an Impact weapon forces a target to make a {@b Constitution saving throw} to maintain its concentration, it has disadvantage on the saving throw." + "Your damage rolls for attacks you make with Impact weapons ignore {@h temporary hit points}, striking at a target’s normal hit points directly. In addition, if an attack you make with an Impact weapon forces a target to make a {@b Constitution saving throw} to maintain its concentration, it has disadvantage on the saving throw." ] } ] @@ -27006,7 +27029,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dizzying Strike", "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack using an Impact weapon, that creature's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. This effect can stack." + "Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack using an Impact weapon, that creature’s speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. This effect can stack." ] } ] @@ -27075,7 +27098,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Momentum Swing", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action and miss a target with an Impact weapon, you can immediately use a bonus action to make another attack with that weapon against the target. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action and miss a target with an Impact weapon, you can immediately use a bonus action to make another attack with that weapon against the target. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -27109,7 +27132,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Staggering Strike", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an Impact weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon's damage dice or score a critical hit, that creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or be staggered until the end of its next turn. While staggered, a creature has disadvantage on all attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that use Dexterity or Intelligence, and it can't take reactions." + "When you hit a creature with an Impact weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon’s damage dice or score a critical hit, that creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or be staggered until the end of its next turn. While staggered, a creature has disadvantage on all attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that use Dexterity or Intelligence, and it can’t take reactions." ] } ] @@ -27210,7 +27233,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Lightweight", "entries": [ - "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren't wearing a {@item shield|PHB} or {@filter heavy armor|PHB}, your speed increases by 10 feet." + "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren’t wearing a {@item shield|PHB} or {@filter heavy armor|PHB}, your speed increases by 10 feet." ] } ] @@ -27379,7 +27402,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Featherweight", "entries": [ - "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren't wearing a shield or {@item heavy armor|phb}, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and have advantage on {@b Dexterity saving throws}." + "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren’t wearing a shield or {@item heavy armor|phb}, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and have advantage on {@b Dexterity saving throws}." ] } ] @@ -27445,7 +27468,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flexible Weaponry", "entries": [ - "You can use a Loading or Reload weapon as a crude club. It is a simple melee weapon with the {@itemProperty F|PHB|Finesse} property that deals {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using a Loading or Reload weapon, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against you until the start of its next turn." + "You can use a Loading or Reload weapon as a crude club. It is a simple melee weapon with the {@itemProperty F|PHB|Finesse} property that deals {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using a Loading or Reload weapon, that creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you until the start of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -27611,7 +27634,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Twin Load", "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when you take the {@action Attack} action, you can forgo one of the attacks you can make as part of that action to load a second piece of ammunition. If the next attack you make with that weapon hits, your attack deals extra damage equal to your weapon's damage die plus your proficiency bonus. This technique can't be used with Ammunition's Double Load." + "Once per turn, when you take the {@action Attack} action, you can forgo one of the attacks you can make as part of that action to load a second piece of ammunition. If the next attack you make with that weapon hits, your attack deals extra damage equal to your weapon’s damage die plus your proficiency bonus. This technique can’t be used with Ammunition’s Double Load." ] } ] @@ -27681,7 +27704,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quick Shot", "entries": [ - "After you take the {@action Attack} action and only attack with a Loading or Reload weapon, you can make one attack with that weapon as a bonus action that turn. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "After you take the {@action Attack} action and only attack with a Loading or Reload weapon, you can make one attack with that weapon as a bonus action that turn. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -27952,7 +27975,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Got 'em", + "name": "Got ‘em", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 104, "featureType": [ @@ -27976,7 +27999,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "entries", - "name": "Got 'em", + "name": "Got ‘em", "entries": [ "You have advantage on opportunity attacks made with unarmed strikes or with {@itemProperty PU|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Pugilist} weapons, and when a creature provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can attempt to grapple that creature as your opportunity attack." ] @@ -27998,7 +28021,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28035,7 +28058,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28072,7 +28095,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28109,7 +28132,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28126,7 +28149,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tough Mother", "entries": [ - "While you aren't wielding any weapons other than pugilist weapons, carrying a {@item shield|PHB}, or wearing armour, any bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage you take is reduced by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus." + "While you aren’t wielding any weapons other than pugilist weapons, carrying a {@item shield|PHB}, or wearing armour, any bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage you take is reduced by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus." ] } ] @@ -28157,7 +28180,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fortified Position", "entries": [ - "While you are wielding a Reach weapon and aren't {@condition restrained} or {@condition incapacitated}, the area within 10 feet of you is {@b difficult terrain} for creatures of your choice." + "While you are wielding a Reach weapon and aren’t {@condition restrained} or {@condition incapacitated}, the area within 10 feet of you is {@b difficult terrain} for creatures of your choice." ] } ] @@ -28188,7 +28211,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Pole Vaulter", "entries": [ - "You have trained to use your weapon to aid you in vaulting and falling safely. While you are wielding a Reach weapon, if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump, your jumping distance is tripled until the end of this turn. In addition, when you fall and are wielding a Reach weapon, you can subtract up to 50 feet from your fall when calculating falling damage. You can't gain this benefit if you are {@condition unconscious}." + "You have trained to use your weapon to aid you in vaulting and falling safely. While you are wielding a Reach weapon, if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump, your jumping distance is tripled until the end of this turn. In addition, when you fall and are wielding a Reach weapon, you can subtract up to 50 feet from your fall when calculating falling damage. You can’t gain this benefit if you are {@condition unconscious}." ] } ] @@ -28596,7 +28619,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wrap", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action while wielding a Scourge weapon, you can forgo one attack to make a special melee attack against a creature within the reach of your Scourge weapon. The target must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw} (DC = your martial save DC). On a failed save, the creature is {@condition grappled}, and it is {@condition restrained} while grappled in this way. The creature can escape the grapple if it or a creature within 5 feet of it uses its action to make a {@b Strength check} against your martial save DC and succeeds. While a creature is grappled in this way, you can't attack with your Scourge weapon." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action while wielding a Scourge weapon, you can forgo one attack to make a special melee attack against a creature within the reach of your Scourge weapon. The target must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw} (DC = your martial save DC). On a failed save, the creature is {@condition grappled}, and it is {@condition restrained} while grappled in this way. The creature can escape the grapple if it or a creature within 5 feet of it uses its action to make a {@b Strength check} against your martial save DC and succeeds. While a creature is grappled in this way, you can’t attack with your Scourge weapon." ] } ] @@ -28658,7 +28681,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Reinforcement", "entries": [ - "While you might not intercept every blow, you can cause minor deflections that decrease their efficacy. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). After you use Reinforcement, you can't use this technique again until the start of your next turn." + "While you might not intercept every blow, you can cause minor deflections that decrease their efficacy. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). After you use Reinforcement, you can’t use this technique again until the start of your next turn." ] } ] @@ -28761,7 +28784,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Numbing Collision", "entries": [ - "When a creature misses you with a melee attack while you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, you can use your reaction to strike its attacking limb, numbing it. The creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or drop the weapon that it used to make the attack (if any) at your feet. In addition, until the end of its next turn, it has disadvantage on attack rolls it makes, and it can't pick up the weapon while you occupy the space and are not {@condition unconscious}." + "When a creature misses you with a melee attack while you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, you can use your reaction to strike its attacking limb, numbing it. The creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or drop the weapon that it used to make the attack (if any) at your feet. In addition, until the end of its next turn, it has disadvantage on attack rolls it makes, and it can’t pick up the weapon while you occupy the space and are not {@condition unconscious}." ] } ] @@ -28796,7 +28819,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bulwark", "entries": [ - "You are a wall capable of withstanding any onslaught. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). This effect stacks with Reinforcement, allowing you to reduce the damage you take from an attack by twice your proficiency bonus. After you use either Bulwark or Reinforcement, you can't use either technique again until the start of your next turn." + "You are a wall capable of withstanding any onslaught. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). This effect stacks with Reinforcement, allowing you to reduce the damage you take from an attack by twice your proficiency bonus. After you use either Bulwark or Reinforcement, you can’t use either technique again until the start of your next turn." ] } ] @@ -28831,7 +28854,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Redirect Strike", "entries": [ - "When you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB} and you are targeted by a melee attack by an attacker you can see, but before the GM determines whether the attack roll succeeds or fails, you can use your reaction to add half your proficiency bonus to your AC against that strike, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack misses, you can force the attacker to target a different target that is within 5 feet of both you and the attacking creature with the attack. Use the attacker's original attack roll to determine if the attack hits." + "When you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB} and you are targeted by a melee attack by an attacker you can see, but before the GM determines whether the attack roll succeeds or fails, you can use your reaction to add half your proficiency bonus to your AC against that strike, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack misses, you can force the attacker to target a different target that is within 5 feet of both you and the attacking creature with the attack. Use the attacker’s original attack roll to determine if the attack hits." ] } ] @@ -28862,7 +28885,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Close-Quarters Combat", "entries": [ - "Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls made with Thrown weapons." + "Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn’t impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls made with Thrown weapons." ] } ] @@ -28893,7 +28916,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Distant Striker", "entries": [ - "The normal and long ranges of ranged attacks you make with Thrown weapons is doubled. In addition, if you make a ranged attack with a Thrown weapon while {@condition hidden}, missing doesn't reveal your position." + "The normal and long ranges of ranged attacks you make with Thrown weapons is doubled. In addition, if you make a ranged attack with a Thrown weapon while {@condition hidden}, missing doesn’t reveal your position." ] } ] @@ -29037,7 +29060,7 @@ "items": [ "The target is {@condition blinded} until the start of its next turn.", "The target drops one object (such as a weapon) of your choice that it is holding.", - "The target's speed is halved until the end of its next turn." + "The target’s speed is halved until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -29397,19 +29420,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator is within your reach and within 5 feet of their target, your carrying capacity is greater than the instigator's weight, and their target is no more than one size larger than you." + "other": "The instigator is within your reach and within 5 feet of their target, your carrying capacity is greater than the instigator’s weight, and their target is no more than one size larger than you." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You toss the instigator through the air, over the enemy, allowing them to strike from above and land in a different position." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "Your unorthodox assault opens up a weakness in the enemy's guard. The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, the instigator lands in an unoccupied space of their choice within 5 feet of their target." + "entry": "Your unorthodox assault opens up a weakness in the enemy’s guard. The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, the instigator lands in an unoccupied space of their choice within 5 feet of their target." } ] }, @@ -29422,19 +29445,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "You are within 15 feet of the instigator's target and your speed isn't 0." + "other": "You are within 15 feet of the instigator’s target and your speed isn’t 0." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You charge into the fray, tearing the instigator's target's attention away from your allies and onto yourself. You move up to your speed towards the target of the instigator's attack, ending your movement as close to them as possible as you distract them with a goading insult." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You charge into the fray, tearing the instigator's target’s attention away from your allies and onto yourself. You move up to your speed towards the target of the instigator's attack, ending your movement as close to them as possible as you distract them with a goading insult." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator's target has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than you until the end of the instigator's next turn." + "entry": "The instigator's target has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than you until the end of the instigator’s next turn." } ] }, @@ -29453,8 +29476,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You barrel into the instigator's target, attempting to knock it off balance as your ally strikes. Make a {@b Strength (Athletics) check} contested by the target's {@b Strength (Athletics)} or {@b Dexterity (Acrobatics) check}. If you win the contest and your ally's attack hits, your ally can knock the target {@condition prone} or push it 5 feet directly away (ally's choice). A target two or more sizes larger than you automatically succeeds in this contest." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You barrel into the instigator's target, attempting to knock it off balance as your ally strikes. Make a {@b Strength (Athletics) check} contested by the target’s {@b Strength (Athletics)} or {@b Dexterity (Acrobatics) check}. If you win the contest and your ally's attack hits, your ally can knock the target {@condition prone} or push it 5 feet directly away (ally's choice). A target two or more sizes larger than you automatically succeeds in this contest." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29472,14 +29495,14 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator's target is within your reach." + "other": "The instigator’s target is within your reach." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You make a swift melee weapon attack against the instigator's target, striking in unison with your ally. On a hit, you deal damage as normal, but you don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You make a swift melee weapon attack against the instigator's target, striking in unison with your ally. On a hit, you deal damage as normal, but you don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29497,13 +29520,13 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You attempt to strike an object the instigator's target is holding with a ranged attack, potentially knocking it loose from its grasp." }, { @@ -29522,14 +29545,14 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You make a swift ranged weapon attack, perfectly timed to momentarily distract an enemy. On a hit, you deal your weapon's damage as normal, but you don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You make a swift ranged weapon attack, perfectly timed to momentarily distract an enemy. On a hit, you deal your weapon’s damage as normal, but you don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29547,19 +29570,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You provide a well-timed ranged attack, targeting the space between the instigator and their target, which provides cover for your ally to strike and retreat." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, until the end of the instigator's turn, they don't provoke opportunity attacks from their target." + "entry": "The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, until the end of the instigator’s turn, they don’t provoke opportunity attacks from their target." } ] }, @@ -29579,13 +29602,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Sparkling magic shimmers around the instigator's body, fortifying them with temporary, spectral armour." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Sparkling magic shimmers around the instigator’s body, fortifying them with temporary, spectral armour." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator gains {@h temporary hit points} equal to five times the level of the spell slot expended." + "entry": "The instigator gains {@b temporary hit points} equal to five times the level of the spell slot expended." } ] }, @@ -29605,8 +29628,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's strike is imbued with toxic pathogens." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator’s strike is imbued with toxic pathogens." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29631,8 +29654,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic spirals around the instigator, wrenching them from harm's way after they make their attack." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic spirals around the instigator, wrenching them from harm’s way after they make their attack." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29647,8 +29670,7 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter divination|spells|school=D} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29657,7 +29679,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's senses are enhanced with supernatural precognition." }, { @@ -29673,8 +29695,7 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter enchantment|spells|school=E} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29683,13 +29704,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Hypnotic magic weaves through the force of the instigator's attack to strike their target's mind." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Hypnotic magic weaves through the force of the instigator’s attack to strike their target’s mind." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "If the instigator's attack hits their target, that creature must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw} against your spell save DC. The target has a penalty on its saving throw equal to the level of the spell slot expended. On a failed save, it is {@condition charmed} by the instigator until the end of the instigator's next turn. This effect ends early if the instigator deals any damage to the target." + "entry": "If the instigator's attack hits their target, that creature must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw} against your spell save DC. The target has a penalty on its saving throw equal to the level of the spell slot expended. On a failed save, it is {@condition charmed} by the instigator until the end of the instigator’s next turn. This effect ends early if the instigator deals any damage to the target." } ] }, @@ -29699,8 +29720,7 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter evocation|spells|school=V} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29709,13 +29729,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's attack bursts with bright, magical energy." + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator’s attack bursts with bright, magical energy." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "On a hit, the instigator's attack deals extra acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage, or damage of a type that appears in an evocation spell you can cast (your choice). The extra damage equals {@damage 1d10} per level of the spell slot expended." + "entry": "On a hit, the instigator’s attack deals extra acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage, or damage of a type that appears in an evocation spell you can cast (your choice). The extra damage equals {@damage 1d10} per level of the spell slot expended." } ] }, @@ -29725,8 +29745,7 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter illusion|spells|school=I} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29735,13 +29754,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Spiralling illusions cloak the instigator in darkness, dazzling light, or another visual effect, obscuring their form and movement." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator adds a bonus to their attack roll equal to the level of the spell slot expended, and their movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks until the end of the turn." + "entry": "The instigator adds a bonus to their attack roll equal to the level of the spell slot expended, and their movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks until the end of the turn." } ] }, @@ -29751,8 +29770,7 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter necromancy|spells|school=N} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29761,13 +29779,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic courses through the instigator, wrenching the lifeforce of their target and channelling it back to the source of the damage." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "On a hit, the instigator's attack deals extra necrotic damage equal to {@damage 1d6} per level of the spell slot expended. The collaborator then gains {@h temporary hit points} equal to the necrotic damage dealt by this effect." + "entry": "On a hit, the instigator’s attack deals extra necrotic damage equal to {@damage 1d6} per level of the spell slot expended. The collaborator then gains {@b temporary hit points} equal to the necrotic damage dealt by this effect." } ] }, @@ -29777,8 +29795,7 @@ "page": 47, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ + ],"prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter transmutation|spells|school=T} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29787,7 +29804,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "name": "Collaborator’s Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic bursts as a force of raw adrenaline in the instigator." }, { @@ -34458,14 +34475,14 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Nomi's lair is their hatchery, the place they have laid or plan to lay their eggs. In the act of acidifying a pool of water to be able to rear their eggs, Nomi suffuses the area with magic that they can use to elicit lair actions." + "Nomi’s lair is their hatchery, the place they have laid or plan to lay their eggs. In the act of acidifying a pool of water to be able to rear their eggs, Nomi suffuses the area with magic that they can use to elicit lair actions." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Nomi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. They can't take the same action two rounds in a row, except during their death throes, when they take the Hatch lair action each round.", + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Nomi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. They can’t take the same action two rounds in a row, except during their death throes, when they take the Hatch lair action each round.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", @@ -34474,21 +34491,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Acid Rain", "entries": [ - "Acidic droplets condense and fall in a 100-foot-radius, 300-foot-high cylinder centred on a point of Nomi's choice in their lair. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "Acidic droplets condense and fall in a 100-foot-radius, 300-foot-high cylinder centred on a point of Nomi’s choice in their lair. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hatch", "entries": [ - "Chrysalises in Nomi's lair hatch a {@creature take kabuto|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 7, AC 14) and a {@creature kabuto matriarch|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 4, AC 9)." + "Chrysalises in Nomi’s lair hatch a {@creature take kabuto|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 7, AC 14) and a {@creature kabuto matriarch|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 4, AC 9)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Quake", "entries": [ - "Each creature on a surface in Nomi's lair must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. Creatures with four or five legs have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures with six or more legs automatically succeed." + "Each creature on a surface in Nomi’s lair must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. Creatures with four or five legs have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures with six or more legs automatically succeed." ] } ] @@ -34592,9 +34609,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi's Abdomen can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi's Abdomen has vulnerability to piercing damage.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi's underside ruptures, spraying acid in a wide area." + "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi’s Abdomen can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi’s Abdomen has vulnerability to piercing damage.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi’s underside ruptures, spraying acid in a wide area." ] }, "23", @@ -34606,9 +34623,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "Nomi's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} After Nomi uses their Blind Charge legendary action, their Eyes can't be targeted until the end of the next turn.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi's eye sockets become gory pits." + "Nomi’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} After Nomi uses their Blind Charge legendary action, their Eyes can’t be targeted until the end of the next turn.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi’s eye sockets become gory pits." ] }, "23", @@ -34620,8 +34637,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi's Wings can't be targeted until Nomi's Rampage behaviour is active. After Nomi uses their Airborne Jaunt or Take Flight action, their Wings can be targeted until the end of their next turn.", - "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi's Wings have vulnerability to slashing damage.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi’s Wings can’t be targeted until Nomi’s Rampage behaviour is active. After Nomi uses their Airborne Jaunt or Take Flight action, their Wings can be targeted until the end of their next turn.", + "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi’s Wings have vulnerability to slashing damage.", "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi crashes to the ground." ] }, @@ -34650,30 +34667,30 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Nomi's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Nomi’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Nomi's exterior carapace is destroyed, reducing their AC as well as that of their Abdomen and Eyes vulnerable areas by 5.", + "{@bold Effect.} Nomi’s exterior carapace is destroyed, reducing their AC as well as that of their Abdomen and Eyes vulnerable areas by 5.", "{@bold Gained Features.} Airborne Jaunt bonus action and Take Flight legendary action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Nomi's Wings vulnerable area can be targeted." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area can be targeted." ] } ], [ "Acid Burst", - "Nomi's Abdomen vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi’s Abdomen vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 30 feet of Nomi must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw, taking Vdam acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Three acid pools appear in locations of Nomi's choice within 60 feet of them (see Acid Pool trait).", + "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 30 feet of Nomi must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw, taking Vdam acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Three acid pools appear in locations of Nomi’s choice within 60 feet of them (see Acid Pool trait).", "{@bold Lost Features.} Acid Spray action." ] } ], [ "Directionless", - "Nomi's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34683,7 +34700,7 @@ ], [ "Dashed Wings", - "Nomi's Wings vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34734,8 +34751,8 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Iminada takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can't take the same action two rounds in a row. The saving throw DCs and damage of her lair actions depend on Iminada's CR; see the Variable Statistics table below for the save DCs (VDC), roll modifiers (Vmod), and damage (Vdam).", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Iminada takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t take the same action two rounds in a row. The saving throw DCs and damage of her lair actions depend on Iminada’s CR; see the Variable Statistics table below for the save DCs (VDC), roll modifiers (Vmod), and damage (Vdam).", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -34743,21 +34760,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Soul Tsunami", "entries": [ - "An ethereal wave composed of the souls of majestic sea creatures passes in a direction of Iminada's choice through a {@b 300-foot cube} centred on a point within Iminada's lair. Each creature of Iminada's choice in the area must succeed on a {@dc 18} Charisma saving throw or have its soul wrenched; it takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) necrotic damage, and its body is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in the same direction of the wave." + "An ethereal wave composed of the souls of majestic sea creatures passes in a direction of Iminada’s choice through a {@b 300-foot cube} centred on a point within Iminada’s lair. Each creature of Iminada’s choice in the area must succeed on a {@dc 18} Charisma saving throw or have its soul wrenched; it takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) necrotic damage, and its body is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in the same direction of the wave." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Umigiri Fog", "entries": [ - "Three {@b 20-foot-radius spheres} of fog coalesce centred on points of Iminada's choice within her lair. The spheres spread around corners and heavily obscure their areas. The spheres remain until initiative count 20 of the following round (winning ties)." + "Three {@b 20-foot-radius spheres} of fog coalesce centred on points of Iminada’s choice within her lair. The spheres spread around corners and heavily obscure their areas. The spheres remain until initiative count 20 of the following round (winning ties)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Water Jet", "entries": [ - "Jets of water shoot from any source of water at least 2 feet deep within Iminada's lair. Make a ranged weapon attack against two different targets of Iminada's choice within {@b 30 feet} of such a source of water ({@hit +10} to hit). On a hit, a creature takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) bludgeoning damage, and if it is a Huge or smaller creature, it is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in a direction of Iminada's choice." + "Jets of water shoot from any source of water at least 2 feet deep within Iminada’s lair. Make a ranged weapon attack against two different targets of Iminada’s choice within {@b 30 feet} of such a source of water ({@hit +10} to hit). On a hit, a creature takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) bludgeoning damage, and if it is a Huge or smaller creature, it is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in a direction of Iminada’s choice." ] } ] @@ -34818,7 +34835,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "Iminada's corpse begins to swell, drawing in a storming vortex of buffeting, howling necrotic energy. Each creature within {@b 120 feet} of Iminada must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or be unable to regain hit points for {@dice 2d6} days. The wave of necrotic energy washes over the landscape; all creatures lower than CR 1 within {@b 3 miles} wither and die over the next {@b 24 hours}, and nothing new can grow there for the next 10d100 years. This effect can only be ended early by the {@spell wish} spell." + "Iminada’s corpse begins to swell, drawing in a storming vortex of buffeting, howling necrotic energy. Each creature within {@b 120 feet} of Iminada must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or be unable to regain hit points for {@dice 2d6} days. The wave of necrotic energy washes over the landscape; all creatures lower than CR 1 within {@b 3 miles} wither and die over the next {@b 24 hours}, and nothing new can grow there for the next 10d100 years. This effect can only be ended early by the {@spell wish} spell." ] }, { @@ -34852,8 +34869,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can't be targeted until Iminada's Rampage behaviour is active.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Iminada's broken flesh sloughs from her skeleton, and a huge wave converges on Iminada." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can’t be targeted until Iminada’s Rampage behaviour is active.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Iminada’s broken flesh sloughs from her skeleton, and a huge wave converges on Iminada." ] }, "26", @@ -34865,8 +34882,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can't be targeted until Iminada's Rampage behaviour is active. Even then, until her Body vulnerable area is exploited, Iminada's Heart can only be targeted by reactions (such as ones prepared with the Ready action) when she makes an Ethereal Bite attack. Once her Body vulnerable area is exploited, her Heart can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The thumping rhythm that kept the tempo of Iminada's whale song ceases, and she stops singing." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can’t be targeted until Iminada’s Rampage behaviour is active. Even then, until her Body vulnerable area is exploited, Iminada’s Heart can only be targeted by reactions (such as ones prepared with the Ready action) when she makes an Ethereal Bite attack. Once her Body vulnerable area is exploited, her Heart can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The thumping rhythm that kept the tempo of Iminada’s whale song ceases, and she stops singing." ] }, "26", @@ -34891,29 +34908,29 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Iminada's Chaos Threshold is raised to 0.", + "Iminada’s Chaos Threshold is raised to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Gained Features.} Iminada's Ethereal Bite and Tail Swipe attacks deal extra necrotic damage.", + "{@bold Gained Features.} Iminada’s Ethereal Bite and Tail Swipe attacks deal extra necrotic damage.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Ethereal Vanishing bonus action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Iminada's Body and Heart vulnerable areas can be targeted and damaged." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Iminada’s Body and Heart vulnerable areas can be targeted and damaged." ] } ], [ "Imploding Current", - "Iminada's Body vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Iminada’s Body vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} A circular wave 100 feet tall converges on Iminada's location. Each other creature within 500 feet of Iminada must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or take Vdam bludgeoning damage and be pulled to the nearest unoccupied space within 30 feet of Iminada." + "{@bold Area Effect.} A circular wave 100 feet tall converges on Iminada’s location. Each other creature within 500 feet of Iminada must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or take Vdam bludgeoning damage and be pulled to the nearest unoccupied space within 30 feet of Iminada." ] } ], [ "Shattered Heart", - "Iminada's Heart vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Iminada’s Heart vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34946,7 +34963,7 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 14, "lairActions": [ - "Bakuryō is the shepherd of the Hakuryo valley, a benevolent soul that revels in the harmony of sky, water, and earth. She prizes perseverance in the face of adversity. Farmers who toil in fields (and pursue sustainable farming practices) might find themselves invigorated when they drink from the river or have their crops spared from a devastating drought by a dragon's divine rain.", + "Bakuryō is the shepherd of the Hakuryo valley, a benevolent soul that revels in the harmony of sky, water, and earth. She prizes perseverance in the face of adversity. Farmers who toil in fields (and pursue sustainable farming practices) might find themselves invigorated when they drink from the river or have their crops spared from a devastating drought by a dragon’s divine rain.", { "type": "item", "name": "Size", @@ -34958,13 +34975,13 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō's lair is the valley carved by the river she embodies. She can exert her influence to manipulate the environment to take lair actions.", + "Bakuryō’s lair is the valley carved by the river she embodies. She can exert her influence to manipulate the environment to take lair actions.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Bakuryō takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can't take the same action two rounds in a row.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Bakuryō takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t take the same action two rounds in a row.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -34972,7 +34989,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Apokoilypse", "entries": [ - "Unnaturally large koi fish swim to the water's edge, spraying water and gravel at creatures. Each creature of Bakuryō's choice within {@b 15 feet} of any body of water in the lair must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or be {@condition blinded} until initiative count 20 of the following round." + "Unnaturally large koi fish swim to the water’s edge, spraying water and gravel at creatures. Each creature of Bakuryō’s choice within {@b 15 feet} of any body of water in the lair must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or be {@condition blinded} until initiative count 20 of the following round." ] }, { @@ -35044,14 +35061,14 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Nonlethal Option", "entries": [ - "After Bakuryō's Upturned Scale vulnerable area has been exploited, and as long as she's not in her Water Form, a character within reach of the underside of Bakuryō's jaw can make a {@b Strength check} to re-right the scale. The DC for this check is {@dc 29} while she has unexploited vulnerable areas, or {@dc 19} when all her vulnerable areas are exploited." + "After Bakuryō’s Upturned Scale vulnerable area has been exploited, and as long as she’s not in her Water Form, a character within reach of the underside of Bakuryō’s jaw can make a {@b Strength check} to re-right the scale. The DC for this check is {@dc 29} while she has unexploited vulnerable areas, or {@dc 19} when all her vulnerable areas are exploited." ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "The water from all the surrounding rivers, lakes, and springs surges towards the koi dragon, gathering debris in its flow. Each creature within {@b 300 feet} of Bakuryō must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or take 35 ({@damage 10d6}) bludgeoning damage as they are hit by the rocks in the river's flow. One round later (at the end of the same initiative count on which Bakuryō was slain) each creature within {@b 1,000 feet} of Bakuryō must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 35 ({@damage 10d6}) thunder damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} days on a failure, or taking half as much damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} hours on a success. A creature that fails the saving throw by 10 or more is permanently {@condition deafened} and can be restored after receiving {@dice 1d6} castings of the regenerate spell, each at least {@b 24 hours} apart. A rainstorm begins and does not cease for {@dice 1d10} years. Eventually, when the rain ceases, a tatsugoi ascends and becomes the new koi dragon of the river." + "The water from all the surrounding rivers, lakes, and springs surges towards the koi dragon, gathering debris in its flow. Each creature within {@b 300 feet} of Bakuryō must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or take 35 ({@damage 10d6}) bludgeoning damage as they are hit by the rocks in the river’s flow. One round later (at the end of the same initiative count on which Bakuryō was slain) each creature within {@b 1,000 feet} of Bakuryō must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 35 ({@damage 10d6}) thunder damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} days on a failure, or taking half as much damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} hours on a success. A creature that fails the saving throw by 10 or more is permanently {@condition deafened} and can be restored after receiving {@dice 1d6} castings of the regenerate spell, each at least {@b 24 hours} apart. A rainstorm begins and does not cease for {@dice 1d10} years. Eventually, when the rain ceases, a tatsugoi ascends and becomes the new koi dragon of the river." ] }, { @@ -35085,9 +35102,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Bakuryō's Fins can only be targeted when they are glowing and can't be targeted while she is in her Water Form.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Bakuryō’s Fins can only be targeted when they are glowing and can’t be targeted while she is in her Water Form.", "{@bold Immunity.} This vulnerable area is immune to all damage. When the Fins are glowing (see Charge bonus action), they lose immunity to the damage type Bakuryō is charging (gold if radiant, orange if thunder).", - "{@bold Exploitation.} After a series of flickers, Bakuryō's Fins stop glowing." + "{@bold Exploitation.} After a series of flickers, Bakuryō’s Fins stop glowing." ] }, "27", @@ -35100,7 +35117,7 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is not targetable when Bakuryō is in her Water Form.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Blood begins to pour from the wound, highlighting the Upturned Scale's unusual orientation." + "{@bold Exploitation.} Blood begins to pour from the wound, highlighting the Upturned Scale’s unusual orientation." ] }, "27", @@ -35112,7 +35129,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is only targetable while Bakuryō is in her Water Form. In this form, Bakuryō can't be scaled.", + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is only targetable while Bakuryō is in her Water Form. In this form, Bakuryō can’t be scaled.", "{@bold Immunity.} This vulnerable area has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning. Cold damage can freeze her (see Freezable trait), allowing creatures to damage her with bludgeoning, slashing, and piercing damage for a short time.", "{@bold Exploitation.} Bakuryō returns to her normal, scaled form with a roar." ] @@ -35139,31 +35156,31 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Bakuryō's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Bakuryō’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} Bakuryō ends the grappled and restrained conditions on herself and enters her Water Form (see statistics).", - "{@bold Lost Features.} While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō's Water Form can be targeted. Her Fins and Upturn Scale can no longer be targeted." + "{@bold Lost Features.} While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action.", + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō’s Water Form can be targeted. Her Fins and Upturn Scale can no longer be targeted." ] } ], [ "Heavenly Cascade", - "Bakuryō's Water Form vulnerable area is exploited", + "Bakuryō’s Water Form vulnerable area is exploited", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Area Effect.} A torrential downpour begins in a 10-mile radius of the kaiju lasting 1 hour, lightly obscuring anything beyond 30 feet and heavily obscuring anything beyond 60 feet.", "{@bold Gained Features.} Bakuryō regains her Breath Weapon action, unless the Fins vulnerable area has already been exploited.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō's Fins and Upturned Scale can be targeted again." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō’s Fins and Upturned Scale can be targeted again." ] } ], [ "Hollow Roar", - "Bakuryō's Fins vulnerable area is exploited", + "Bakuryō’s Fins vulnerable area is exploited", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35209,13 +35226,13 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Raiko's focused wrath conjures a storm, turning the area he currently inhabits and the sky above into his lair.", + "Raiko’s focused wrath conjures a storm, turning the area he currently inhabits and the sky above into his lair.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Raiko takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. He can't take the same action two rounds in a row.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Raiko takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. He can’t take the same action two rounds in a row.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -35247,7 +35264,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Thunderous Boom", "entries": [ - "A peal of thunder tears through the air. Each creature other than Raiko that is in his lair must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition deafened} and dazed until the start of its next turn. A dazed creature can't take reactions and can take only an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. A creature that fails this save by 10 or more is {@condition stunned} while dazed in this way." + "A peal of thunder tears through the air. Each creature other than Raiko that is in his lair must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition deafened} and dazed until the start of its next turn. A dazed creature can’t take reactions and can take only an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. A creature that fails this save by 10 or more is {@condition stunned} while dazed in this way." ] } ] @@ -35347,8 +35364,8 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "These two Bracers share a pool of hit points.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The Bracers are targetable from range, by a creature scaling Raiko's forearm or hand, or by a creature that readies an action to attack the bracers when Raiko makes a Claws attack against a target within the creature's reach. This vulnerable area can't be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Both bracers fracture and fall from Raiko's forearms." + "{@bold Targeting.} The Bracers are targetable from range, by a creature scaling Raiko’s forearm or hand, or by a creature that readies an action to attack the bracers when Raiko makes a Claws attack against a target within the creature’s reach. This vulnerable area can’t be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Both bracers fracture and fall from Raiko’s forearms." ] }, "25", @@ -35360,7 +35377,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "Each elemental has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table, instead of their usual number. The elementals use the statistics detailed in Raiko's Storm Form section.", + "Each elemental has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table, instead of their usual number. The elementals use the statistics detailed in Raiko’s Storm Form section.", "{@bold Targeting.} The elementals are targetable like a normal creature.", "{@bold Exploitation.} An elemental that is permanently banished to another plane or that is grounded (see the Groundable trait) is destroyed. When all the elementals are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited." ] @@ -35374,8 +35391,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "A number of Tempest Orbs equal to twice the number of player characters adorn Raiko, evenly split between his belt and necklace. Each has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table. If more than one orb is in an area of effect, only one of the orbs takes damage from the effect (GM's choice). When all the orbs are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The orbs are targetable from range, or by a creature scaling Raiko's neck or chest (necklace), or scaling his belly or waist (belt). This vulnerable area can't be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", + "A number of Tempest Orbs equal to twice the number of player characters adorn Raiko, evenly split between his belt and necklace. Each has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table. If more than one orb is in an area of effect, only one of the orbs takes damage from the effect (GM’s choice). When all the orbs are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The orbs are targetable from range, or by a creature scaling Raiko’s neck or chest (necklace), or scaling his belly or waist (belt). This vulnerable area can’t be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", "{@bold Destruction.} When an orb is destroyed, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko, including Raiko, must make a Dexterity saving throw. The creature with the lowest result takes Vdam lightning damage.", "{@bold Exploitation.} When the final Tempest Orb is destroyed, lightning shoots off of Raiko uncontrollably." ] @@ -35402,17 +35419,17 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Raiko's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points.", + "Raiko’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Raiko enters his Storm Form, splitting into a number of elemental creatures equal to the number of player characters. Each elemental appears in the nearest unoccupied space to each player character, its 'focus'. Each elemental mirrors its chosen player character's size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately before that player character." + "{@bold Effect.} Raiko enters his Storm Form, splitting into a number of elemental creatures equal to the number of player characters. Each elemental appears in the nearest unoccupied space to each player character, its ‘focus’. Each elemental mirrors its chosen player character’s size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately before that player character." ] } ], [ "Eye of the Storm", - "Raiko's Storm Form vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko’s Storm Form vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35423,7 +35440,7 @@ ], [ "Thunderless", - "Raiko's Bracers vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko’s Bracers vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35433,7 +35450,7 @@ ], [ "Ungrounded", - "Raiko's Tempest Orbs vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko’s Tempest Orbs vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35447,7 +35464,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Raiko's speed falls to 0 feet, and he falls prone.", + "{@bold Effect.} Raiko’s speed falls to 0 feet, and he falls prone.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Galvanic Charge bonus action and Charge legendary action.", "{@bold Finishing Blow.} Raiko is destroyed when he takes damage equal to or greater than his Finishing Blow in a single turn." ] @@ -35466,25 +35483,25 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 16, "lairActions": [ - "When the Egregious Emperors were buried, Tokihito's favourite toy, a golden kirin, was buried with him, and a zelkova sapling was planted next to the three graves. From the moment the sapling's roots found this toy, the tree was destined to become a goldenheart, and the Home of the Forgotten to become a place of legend. When a chronicler who was recording the emperors' history disappeared, the royal ghosts' panic alarmed the goldenheart tree's kodama, who animated it in their quest to find the chronicler.", + "When the Egregious Emperors were buried, Tokihito’s favourite toy, a golden kirin, was buried with him, and a zelkova sapling was planted next to the three graves. From the moment the sapling’s roots found this toy, the tree was destined to become a goldenheart, and the Home of the Forgotten to become a place of legend. When a chronicler who was recording the emperors’ history disappeared, the royal ghosts' panic alarmed the goldenheart tree’s kodama, who animated it in their quest to find the chronicler.", { "type": "item", "name": "Size", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi's trunk is {@b 30 feet} thick and roughly circular. The top and bottom of its canopy are {@b 300 feet} and {@b 30 feet} above its roots, respectively." + "Magatsuchi’s trunk is {@b 30 feet} thick and roughly circular. The top and bottom of its canopy are {@b 300 feet} and {@b 30 feet} above its roots, respectively." ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi's lair is the earth it animates. Its magical influence fills every rock, plant, and mote of earth throughout its domain. It can animate this Wandering Earth to birth new growths or bring limbs of rock smashing down from on high.", + "Magatsuchi’s lair is the earth it animates. Its magical influence fills every rock, plant, and mote of earth throughout its domain. It can animate this Wandering Earth to birth new growths or bring limbs of rock smashing down from on high.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Magatsuchi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can't take the same action two rounds in a row. It loses access to all lair actions during its death throes.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Magatsuchi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t take the same action two rounds in a row. It loses access to all lair actions during its death throes.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -35499,14 +35516,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Grasping Growth (Lost During Death Throes)", "entries": [ - "Grasping roots and vines grow rapidly, reaching for up to two creatures of Magatsuchi's choice within {@b 10 feet} of the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} by the growth. As an action, a creature can make a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach on a success. A creature that ends its turn {@condition restrained} in this way takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) bludgeoning damage." + "Grasping roots and vines grow rapidly, reaching for up to two creatures of Magatsuchi’s choice within {@b 10 feet} of the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} by the growth. As an action, a creature can make a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach on a success. A creature that ends its turn {@condition restrained} in this way takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) bludgeoning damage." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Smash (Lost During Death Throes)", "entries": [ - "With a tree, building, or rock bound by roots, Magatsuchi strikes at a {@b 10-foot-radius} circle on the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 ({@damage 12d6}) bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures in the area that are restrained by Grasping Growth or trapped by Magatsuchi's Tomb of Roots legendary action automatically fail this saving throw. All buildings in the area are destroyed" + "With a tree, building, or rock bound by roots, Magatsuchi strikes at a {@b 10-foot-radius} circle on the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 ({@damage 12d6}) bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures in the area that are restrained by Grasping Growth or trapped by Magatsuchi’s Tomb of Roots legendary action automatically fail this saving throw. All buildings in the area are destroyed" ] } ] @@ -35571,7 +35588,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi is lethally wounded, falling to rot and decay over the next year. The kodama of Magatsuchi's forest home become especially defensive, attacking almost all Humanoids on sight for the next {@dice 10d100} years." + "Magatsuchi is lethally wounded, falling to rot and decay over the next year. The kodama of Magatsuchi’s forest home become especially defensive, attacking almost all Humanoids on sight for the next {@dice 10d100} years." ] }, { @@ -35605,7 +35622,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi's Goldenheart can't be targeted until Magatsuchi's Rampage behaviour is active. The Goldenheart has three-quarters cover against ranged attacks.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart can’t be targeted until Magatsuchi’s Rampage behaviour is active. The Goldenheart has three-quarters cover against ranged attacks.", "{@bold Exploited.} The golden nugget cracks sending fissures running along its veins of gold." ] }, @@ -35619,8 +35636,8 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "Magatsuchi has a number of Spirit Lanterns equal to its CR evenly spaced around its lower boughs. The lanterns have immunity to poison damage. This vulnerable area becomes exploited once all the Spirit Lanterns are destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi's Spirit Lanterns can be targeted by attacks as normal, and areas of effect can target multiple lanterns.", - "{@bold Exploited.} As the final spirit lantern shatters, the kodama in Magatsuchi's branches loose a discordant shriek directly into the minds all creatures present." + "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi’s Spirit Lanterns can be targeted by attacks as normal, and areas of effect can target multiple lanterns.", + "{@bold Exploited.} As the final spirit lantern shatters, the kodama in Magatsuchi’s branches loose a discordant shriek directly into the minds all creatures present." ] }, "20", @@ -35632,8 +35649,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is unique in that it can't be targeted directly. Instead, whenever Magatsuchi takes psychic damage\u2014either to its Chaos Threshold or another vulnerable area\u2014an equal amount of psychic damage is dealt directly to its Telepathic Connection.", - "{@bold Exploited.} The incessant writhing of the surrounded flora ceases, leaving only the groans of the goldenheart's swinging branches." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is unique in that it can’t be targeted directly. Instead, whenever Magatsuchi takes psychic damage—either to its Chaos Threshold or another vulnerable area—an equal amount of psychic damage is dealt directly to its Telepathic Connection.", + "{@bold Exploited.} The incessant writhing of the surrounded flora ceases, leaving only the groans of the goldenheart’s swinging branches." ] }, "20", @@ -35658,18 +35675,18 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Magatsuchi's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Magatsuchi’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Animate Plants lair action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Magatsuchi's Goldenheart vulnerable area becomes targetable." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart vulnerable area becomes targetable." ] } ], [ "Broken Heart", - "Magatsuchi's Goldenheart vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35684,18 +35701,18 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 300 feet of Magatsuchi must succeed on a VDC Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the kodama until the end of its next turn. While possessed, the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The kodama controls the body but doesn't deprive the target of awareness. The kodama uses the possessed target's statistics, but it doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.", + "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 300 feet of Magatsuchi must succeed on a VDC Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the kodama until the end of its next turn. While possessed, the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The kodama controls the body but doesn’t deprive the target of awareness. The kodama uses the possessed target’s statistics, but it doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Lantern Flare action and Attack legendary action." ] } ], [ "Psychic Disruption", - "Magatsuchi's Telepathic Connection vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Magatsuchi’s Telepathic Connection vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Creatures currently animated by Magatsuchi's Animate Plants lair action immediately fall to 0 hit points.", + "{@bold Effect.} Creatures currently animated by Magatsuchi’s Animate Plants lair action immediately fall to 0 hit points.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Dissonant Echo bonus action and Animate Plants lair action." ] } @@ -35706,7 +35723,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Magatsuchi's speed falls to 0 feet.", + "{@bold Effect.} Magatsuchi’s speed falls to 0 feet.", "{@bold Lost Actions.} Tomb of Roots and Constrict Tomb legendary action options, and all lair action options.", "{@bold Finishing Blow.} Magatsuchi is destroyed when it takes damage equal to or greater than its Finishing Blow in a single turn." ] @@ -35923,7 +35940,7 @@ "Brain, chitin, hide, main eye" ] ], - "footnotes": [ + "footnotes":[ "*Regarding edible components: antennae can be used as eyes." ] }, @@ -36346,6 +36363,7 @@ ] }, { + "name": "Manufacturing DC & Time", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 59, @@ -37208,9 +37226,9 @@ ], "footnotes": [ "* Item values in bold are different to the SRD (core 5e rules).", - "** This is a new item type which you can find in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", + "** This is a new item type which you can find in L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", "*** These items have a great variety in their constituent materials, from a gnarled tree root with a cost similar to a quarterstaff (2 sp) to gold and jewel-encrusted items fit for royalty. Regarding rods, staffs, and wands, you can choose a weapon that is close in material and appearance to how you picture this item.", - "**** This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM's discretion!" + "**** This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM’s discretion!" ] }, { @@ -37225,14 +37243,14 @@ "d20", "Flaw" ], - "rows": [ + "rows":[ [ "1", - "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM's discretion)." + "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM’s discretion)." ], [ "2", - "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM's discretion), it can't do so again until you finish a long rest." + "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM’s discretion), it can’t do so again until you finish a long rest." ], [ "3", @@ -37248,7 +37266,7 @@ ], [ "6", - "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item's rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." + "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item’s rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." ], [ "7", @@ -37272,7 +37290,7 @@ ], [ "12", - "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn't normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." + "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn’t normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." ], [ "13", @@ -37280,7 +37298,7 @@ ], [ "14", - "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can't then trigger again until the next dawn." + "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can’t then trigger again until the next dawn." ], [ "15", @@ -37288,7 +37306,7 @@ ], [ "16", - "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can't trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." + "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can’t trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." ], [ "17", @@ -37300,7 +37318,7 @@ ], [ "19", - "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a \"gift\": an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." + "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a “gift”: an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." ], [ "20", @@ -37568,7 +37586,7 @@ { "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "A creature hit by three of the nue's attacks on one turn must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target is cursed\u2014its creature type becomes Beast, its Intelligence and Charisma scores fall to 5 if they weren't already lower, and it can't cast spells or speak. The creature can still identify friends and foes, use magic items, attack, and take other actions. This curse lasts until the creature finishes a short or long rest, or until the nue choses to lift the curse (no action required) or dies." + "A creature hit by three of the nue's attacks on one turn must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target is cursed—its creature type becomes Beast, its Intelligence and Charisma scores fall to 5 if they weren't already lower, and it can't cast spells or speak. The creature can still identify friends and foes, use magic items, attack, and take other actions. This curse lasts until the creature finishes a short or long rest, or until the nue choses to lift the curse (no action required) or dies." ] } ], @@ -37630,7 +37648,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -37772,7 +37790,7 @@ { "name": "Bite (While Rampaging)", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature smaller than the ancient ōmukade, it is grappled (escape {@dc 20}). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the ancient ōmukade can't use its Bite attack on another target." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature smaller than the ancient ōmukade, it is grappled (escape {@dc 20}). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the ancient ōmukade can’t use its Bite attack on another target." ] }, { @@ -37790,7 +37808,7 @@ { "name": "Swallow (While Rampaging; Lost While Belly of the Beast Exploited).", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, one creature two or more sizes smaller than the ancient ōmukade that is grappled by it. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. The creature is also swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the ancient ōmukade, and it takes {@h}28 ({@damage 8d6}) acid damage at the start of each of the ancient ōmukade's turns.", + "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, one creature two or more sizes smaller than the ancient ōmukade that is grappled by it. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. The creature is also swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the ancient ōmukade, and it takes {@h}28 ({@damage 8d6}) acid damage at the start of each of the ancient ōmukade’s turns.", "If the ancient ōmukade takes {@h}30 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the ancient ōmukade must succeed on a {@dc 26} Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within {@b 10 feet} of it. If the ancient ōmukade dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using {@b 15 feet} of movement, exiting prone." ] }, @@ -37805,12 +37823,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The ancient ōmukade twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "The ancient ōmukade twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "The ancient ōmukade can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The ancient ōmukade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + "The ancient ōmukade can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The ancient ōmukade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], "legendaryActions": 3, "legendaryActionsLair": 20, @@ -37895,9 +37913,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The ōmukade's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade's Eyes can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade's Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." + "The ōmukade’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade’s Eyes can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade’s Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." ] }, "21", @@ -37908,7 +37926,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade falls {@condition prone}, collapsing under its own incredible weight." ] }, @@ -37945,19 +37963,19 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "The ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Bite, Constrict, and Swallow actions.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Tunnel Hunter trait.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." ] } ], [ "Blinded", - "The ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -37967,18 +37985,18 @@ ], [ "Overgrown", - "The ancient ōmukade's Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} The ancient ōmukade falls {@condition prone}.", - "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade's speed is halved." + "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade’s speed is halved." ] } ], [ "Reflux", - "The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -38174,7 +38192,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aspect of Ashura", "entries": [ - "A favoured subject among poets and thespians across the realms is the tale of Ashura: the three-faced, six-armed demon god of destruction cast down from the heavens by the deities he offended. While the legend of Ashura might end there, his legacy and demonic power endure. Stories shared in hushed, fireside whispers tell of Fiends that befoul the land still\u2014creatures echoing the form and power of the defeated demon god. On a path fueled by zealous passion and hateful vengeance, their wake is marked by destruction and bloodshed. The original Ashura may be gone, but the aspects of Ashura carry his legacy into the mortal world." + "A favoured subject among poets and thespians across the realms is the tale of Ashura: the three-faced, six-armed demon god of destruction cast down from the heavens by the deities he offended. While the legend of Ashura might end there, his legacy and demonic power endure. Stories shared in hushed, fireside whispers tell of Fiends that befoul the land still—creatures echoing the form and power of the defeated demon god. On a path fueled by zealous passion and hateful vengeance, their wake is marked by destruction and bloodshed. The original Ashura may be gone, but the aspects of Ashura carry his legacy into the mortal world." ] }, { @@ -38317,7 +38335,7 @@ { "name": "Primordial Avatar State (1/Day)", "entries": [ - "If the avatar would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 150, it gains 40 temporary hit points, its AC increases to 19, its attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) fire or lightning damage on a hit (avatar's choice when it makes the attack), and it gains a flying, walking, and swimming speed of 60 feet. Additionally, the avatar can now use the options in the \"Avatar Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 11,500 XP (23,000 XP total) for defeating the avatar after its Primordial Avatar State activates." + "If the avatar would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 150, it gains 40 temporary hit points, its AC increases to 19, its attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) fire or lightning damage on a hit (avatar's choice when it makes the attack), and it gains a flying, walking, and swimming speed of 60 feet. Additionally, the avatar can now use the options in the “Avatar Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 11,500 XP (23,000 XP total) for defeating the avatar after its Primordial Avatar State activates." ] } ], @@ -38524,14 +38542,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tsukumogami", "entries": [ - "For many, pristine palaces of gleaming stone and resplendent glory are nothing compared to the charming, ramshackle homes of ordinary townsfolk. Each house has its unique quirks and charm, stacked side-by-side along winding city streets, brimming with life and character. Some yokai feel the same, seeking homes not in ornate statues or mighty trees, but in everyday, tattered objects\u2014perfectly cosy resting places. The lesser, playful yokai spirits who occupy such objects are the tsukumogami." + "For many, pristine palaces of gleaming stone and resplendent glory are nothing compared to the charming, ramshackle homes of ordinary townsfolk. Each house has its unique quirks and charm, stacked side-by-side along winding city streets, brimming with life and character. Some yokai feel the same, seeking homes not in ornate statues or mighty trees, but in everyday, tattered objects—perfectly cosy resting places. The lesser, playful yokai spirits who occupy such objects are the tsukumogami." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Inanimate Animation", "entries": [ - "Although physically displaying many of the characteristics of animated constructs\u2014uncharmable, inexhaustable, and immune to poison\u2014tsukumogami are anything but mindless automatons. The spirits that animate such objects typically convey the tricksy and whimsical nature of Fey, benevolence of Celestials, or cunning of Fiends." + "Although physically displaying many of the characteristics of animated constructs—uncharmable, inexhaustable, and immune to poison—tsukumogami are anything but mindless automatons. The spirits that animate such objects typically convey the tricksy and whimsical nature of Fey, benevolence of Celestials, or cunning of Fiends." ] }, { @@ -38667,14 +38685,14 @@ { "name": "Water Form", "entries": [ - "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action, and she gains the following traits.", + "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action, and she gains the following traits.", { "type": "list", "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Fluid Form.", - "entry": "Bakuryō has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning, she can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there, and she can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Her Fins and Upturned Scale vulnerable areas aren't targetable, and she can't be scaled." + "entry": "Bakuryō has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning, she can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there, and she can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Her Fins and Upturned Scale vulnerable areas aren’t targetable, and she can’t be scaled." }, { "type": "item", @@ -38684,7 +38702,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Whelming Force.", - "entry": "The first time on her turn that Bakuryō enters a Large or smaller creature's space, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 26} Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by her (escape {@dc 18}). While {@condition grappled} in this way, that creature has full cover from attacks and effects that originate outside of Bakuryō, is {@condition restrained}, is unable to breathe unless it can breathe water, and takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) force damage at the start of each of its turns. Bakuryō can have no more than five Large creatures or ten Medium or smaller creatures {@condition grappled} in this way at one time. If Bakuryō exits her Water Form while grappling a creature, that creature is thrown from her body, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of Bakuryō." + "entry": "The first time on her turn that Bakuryō enters a Large or smaller creature’s space, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 26} Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by her (escape {@dc 18}). While {@condition grappled} in this way, that creature has full cover from attacks and effects that originate outside of Bakuryō, is {@condition restrained}, is unable to breathe unless it can breathe water, and takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) force damage at the start of each of its turns. Bakuryō can have no more than five Large creatures or ten Medium or smaller creatures {@condition grappled} in this way at one time. If Bakuryō exits her Water Form while grappling a creature, that creature is thrown from her body, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of Bakuryō." } ] } @@ -38727,7 +38745,7 @@ { "name": "Breath Weapon Charge (Lost While Fins Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō begins charging her Fins, choosing either radiant or thunder. Her Fins glow orange if charging thunder, and gold if charging radiant. At the start of her next turn, her Breath Weapon becomes charged. If she doesn't use her Breath Weapon action by the end of her next turn, it ceases to be charged. Bakuryō can't take this bonus action if she has discharged her Breath Weapon this turn." + "Bakuryō begins charging her Fins, choosing either radiant or thunder. Her Fins glow orange if charging thunder, and gold if charging radiant. At the start of her next turn, her Breath Weapon becomes charged. If she doesn’t use her Breath Weapon action by the end of her next turn, it ceases to be charged. Bakuryō can’t take this bonus action if she has discharged her Breath Weapon this turn." ] }, { @@ -38739,12 +38757,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature mounted on her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Bakuryō twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature mounted on her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Bakuryō can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Bakuryō regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn." + "Bakuryō can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bakuryō regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -38810,7 +38828,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Koi Dragons", "entries": [ - "Koi dragons are the spirits of waterways in the Yokai Realms. Their long, sinuous bodies are like the lengths of grand rivers, their limbs and claws the nourishing tributaries. The rustle of their scales sliding over one another is like the noise of a rushing stream, and their mottled colouration is likened to a koi fish. In fact, it is said that when a koi dragon moves on from this plane, one of the river's koi will turn against the tide of the river, swimming upstream and growing into the watercourse's new draconic avatar." + "Koi dragons are the spirits of waterways in the Yokai Realms. Their long, sinuous bodies are like the lengths of grand rivers, their limbs and claws the nourishing tributaries. The rustle of their scales sliding over one another is like the noise of a rushing stream, and their mottled colouration is likened to a koi fish. In fact, it is said that when a koi dragon moves on from this plane, one of the river’s koi will turn against the tide of the river, swimming upstream and growing into the watercourse’s new draconic avatar." ] } ] @@ -38900,7 +38918,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Bancho-gama are adept at asserting dominance through uninterrupted eye contact. The longest I've personally held out before giving in was five hours... but if you ask me, it's cheating when you blink each eye individually." + "Bancho-gama are adept at asserting dominance through uninterrupted eye contact. The longest I've personally held out before giving in was five hours… but if you ask me, it's cheating when you blink each eye individually." ], "by": "Ryoko, Slightly Unnerved" }, @@ -38908,7 +38926,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bancho-gama", "entries": [ - "A bancho-gama's respect is hard-earned, and its obedience even more so. In nature and in partnerships, these toad-like creatures prefer to be the ones in positions of authority, collecting 'lackeys' that they can boss around for their benefit. Their remarkable agility and skill in combat make them desirable companions for adventurers... but many find that those traits are not worth enduring the bancho-gama's domineering behaviour. It takes a truly exceptional tamer to convince a bancho-gama to work together as equals, and many will gawk at the sight of these stubborn creatures receiving orders from another. Do you have what it takes?", + "A bancho-gama's respect is hard-earned, and its obedience even more so. In nature and in partnerships, these toad-like creatures prefer to be the ones in positions of authority, collecting ‘lackeys' that they can boss around for their benefit. Their remarkable agility and skill in combat make them desirable companions for adventurers… but many find that those traits are not worth enduring the bancho-gama's domineering behaviour. It takes a truly exceptional tamer to convince a bancho-gama to work together as equals, and many will gawk at the sight of these stubborn creatures receiving orders from another. Do you have what it takes?", "If any of the bancho-gama's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the bancho-gama's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the bancho-gama's Charisma modifier" ] @@ -39061,7 +39079,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "A 'conversation' between betobeto-kun, if it can be called that, is a strange event to witness. They simply swap onomatopoeiae for hours on end, searching for the scariest sound. I tried to contribute with 'blargh', once. It was the first time I ever saw a betobeto-kun's smile fade." + "A ‘conversation' between betobeto-kun, if it can be called that, is a strange event to witness. They simply swap onomatopoeiae for hours on end, searching for the scariest sound. I tried to contribute with ‘blargh', once. It was the first time I ever saw a betobeto-kun's smile fade." ], "by": "Ryoko, Fright Amateur" }, @@ -39069,7 +39087,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-kun", "entries": [ - "Much like their larger cousins, betobeto-kun delight in scaring unwitting creatures, drawing energy\u2014as well as endless entertainment\u2014from their startled yelps. Lacking the subtlety and patience to stalk their victims for prolonged periods of time, these diminutive tricksters employ more rudimentary tactics. Betobeto-kun hide in the shadows, stifling their excited giggles as they wait for the first passerby. When the moment is ripe, they jump out, making a cacophony of noise, and flopping their oversized tongues for a cheap fright. Crude as this strategy may be, betobeto-kun take great pride in their craft, devoting hours of practice to the creation of strange new sounds with which to scare victims.", + "Much like their larger cousins, betobeto-kun delight in scaring unwitting creatures, drawing energy—as well as endless entertainment—from their startled yelps. Lacking the subtlety and patience to stalk their victims for prolonged periods of time, these diminutive tricksters employ more rudimentary tactics. Betobeto-kun hide in the shadows, stifling their excited giggles as they wait for the first passerby. When the moment is ripe, they jump out, making a cacophony of noise, and flopping their oversized tongues for a cheap fright. Crude as this strategy may be, betobeto-kun take great pride in their craft, devoting hours of practice to the creation of strange new sounds with which to scare victims.", "If any of the betobeto-kun's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the betobeto-kun's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the betobeto-kun's Charisma modifier" ] @@ -39268,14 +39286,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-san", "entries": [ - "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation\u2014simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." + "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation—simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "One Step at a Time", "entries": [ - "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful\u2014a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." + "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful—a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." ] }, { @@ -39396,14 +39414,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-san", "entries": [ - "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation\u2014simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." + "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation—simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "One Step at a Time", "entries": [ - "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful\u2014a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." + "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful—a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." ] }, { @@ -40008,7 +40026,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dorotabo", "entries": [ - "A band of inquisitive boys crawls under hedgerows and over fences, ignoring the flaking warning signs posted along the road. As they heedlessly traipse across an abandoned rice field of mud and wilted plants, the earth suddenly shifts beneath them. In horror, the trespassers stand transfixed as a humanoid figure rises from the muck, coated in soil and withered vines, its three fingers pointing accusingly at the intruders. Only then\u2014face to face with the slouching, decrepit form of the dorotabo\u2014do the interlopers realise the folly of their insatiable curiosity." + "A band of inquisitive boys crawls under hedgerows and over fences, ignoring the flaking warning signs posted along the road. As they heedlessly traipse across an abandoned rice field of mud and wilted plants, the earth suddenly shifts beneath them. In horror, the trespassers stand transfixed as a humanoid figure rises from the muck, coated in soil and withered vines, its three fingers pointing accusingly at the intruders. Only then—face to face with the slouching, decrepit form of the dorotabo—do the interlopers realise the folly of their insatiable curiosity." ] }, { @@ -40022,7 +40040,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tied to the Land", "entries": [ - "Dorotabo are intimately tied to their land; they are unwilling\u2014and unable\u2014to step foot outside of its borders. Within their territory, they are able to manipulate the earth itself, conjuring decay-ridden plants to entangle trespassers and bury them among the other foolish dead. They are grim guardians, and their domination is absolute across their tiny kingdom, for who can know the land better than the farmer who once nurtured it?" + "Dorotabo are intimately tied to their land; they are unwilling—and unable—to step foot outside of its borders. Within their territory, they are able to manipulate the earth itself, conjuring decay-ridden plants to entangle trespassers and bury them among the other foolish dead. They are grim guardians, and their domination is absolute across their tiny kingdom, for who can know the land better than the farmer who once nurtured it?" ] } ] @@ -40165,7 +40183,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ebi'ishi", "entries": [ - "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi\u2014hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." + "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi—hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." ] } ] @@ -40297,7 +40315,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ebi'ishi", "entries": [ - "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi\u2014hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." + "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi—hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." ] } ] @@ -40414,7 +40432,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hone Karakasa", "entries": [ - "Cavorting with the roaring wind and singing with every crash of thunder, a bundle of torn red cloth and splintered wood dances through a tumultuous sky. It is a hone karakasa, joyous and unfettered by the rain and gale of a driving tempest. Resembling a torn-up umbrella with its bamboo skeleton exposed, this large and unusual tsukumogami is a sight that sends civilians scarpering indoors\u2014but not to protect themselves from the hone karakasa itself. On days such as these, where the flying yokai is glimpsed in a distant sky, it acts as the harbinger of an oncoming storm. As such, the hone karakasa's appearance is a useful sign to many Humanoids, albeit rarely a welcome one." + "Cavorting with the roaring wind and singing with every crash of thunder, a bundle of torn red cloth and splintered wood dances through a tumultuous sky. It is a hone karakasa, joyous and unfettered by the rain and gale of a driving tempest. Resembling a torn-up umbrella with its bamboo skeleton exposed, this large and unusual tsukumogami is a sight that sends civilians scarpering indoors—but not to protect themselves from the hone karakasa itself. On days such as these, where the flying yokai is glimpsed in a distant sky, it acts as the harbinger of an oncoming storm. As such, the hone karakasa's appearance is a useful sign to many Humanoids, albeit rarely a welcome one." ] }, { @@ -40480,7 +40498,7 @@ "poisoned" ], "languages": [ - "understands Sylvan and Terran but can't speak" + "understands Sylvan and Terran but can’t speak" ], "cr": "6", "trait": [ @@ -40493,13 +40511,13 @@ { "name": "False Appearance", "entries": [ - "If the narcissus is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn't observed the narcissus move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the narcissus is animate." + "If the narcissus is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the narcissus move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the narcissus is animate." ] }, { "name": "Kodama Infused", "entries": [ - "The connection between the narcissus and the kodama that infuses it can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If the narcissus takes psychic damage then, until the end of its next turn, its speed is halved, it can't take reactions, and it can take only an action or bonus action, not both." + "The connection between the narcissus and the kodama that infuses it can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If the narcissus takes psychic damage then, until the end of its next turn, its speed is halved, it can’t take reactions, and it can take only an action or bonus action, not both." ] }, { @@ -40519,19 +40537,19 @@ { "name": "Bite", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." ] }, { "name": "Crystalline Bulb", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute. A creature that is {@condition poisoned} in this way and is not {@condition unconscious} takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute. A creature that is {@condition poisoned} in this way and is not {@condition unconscious} takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) acid damage at the start of each of its turns." ] }, { "name": "Poison Pollen (Recharge 5-6)", "entries": [ - "Saving Throw: {@dc 15} Constitution, 30-foot cone. {@actSaveFail} A creature takes 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." + "Saving Throw: {@dc 15} Constitution, 30-foot cone. {@actSaveFail} A creature takes 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." ] } ], @@ -40675,7 +40693,7 @@ { "name": "Forced Resurrection", "entries": [ - "Iminada begins combat with a negative Chaos Threshold. This value can never decrease and, whenever Iminada would regain hit points, her Chaos Threshold is instead raised by an amount equal to the hit points that would have been restored (maximum of 0). Iminada can be targeted by spells and effects that restore hit points or revive the dead even if she is unwilling or the effect doesn't usually affect Undead. Spells with the power to revive the dead, such as revivify, or that don't specify a number of hit points, such as greater restoration, raise Iminada's Chaos Threshold by an amount equal to ten times the spell's level." + "Iminada begins combat with a negative Chaos Threshold. This value can never decrease and, whenever Iminada would regain hit points, her Chaos Threshold is instead raised by an amount equal to the hit points that would have been restored (maximum of 0). Iminada can be targeted by spells and effects that restore hit points or revive the dead even if she is unwilling or the effect doesn’t usually affect Undead. Spells with the power to revive the dead, such as revivify, or that don’t specify a number of hit points, such as greater restoration, raise Iminada’s Chaos Threshold by an amount equal to ten times the spell’s level." ] }, { @@ -40705,7 +40723,7 @@ { "name": "Mourning Tide", "entries": [ - "A melancholy aura spreads around Iminada. At the start of Iminada's turn, each creature within 1 mile of Iminada that is not at least waist deep in sea water must succeed on a {@dc 20} Constitution saving throw or be cursed. While cursed in this way, its creature type is Undead, and it can't regain hit points. At the end of each long rest, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the curse on itself on a success. Once a creature succeeds on the saving throw, it is immune to Iminada's Mourning Tide for the next 24 hours. Spells that remove curses only suspend the curse for 24 hours." + "A melancholy aura spreads around Iminada. At the start of Iminada’s turn, each creature within 1 mile of Iminada that is not at least waist deep in sea water must succeed on a {@dc 20} Constitution saving throw or be cursed. While cursed in this way, its creature type is Undead, and it can’t regain hit points. At the end of each long rest, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the curse on itself on a success. Once a creature succeeds on the saving throw, it is immune to Iminada’s Mourning Tide for the next 24 hours. Spells that remove curses only suspend the curse for 24 hours." ] }, { @@ -40751,12 +40769,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Iminada twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature currently scaling her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Iminada twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature currently scaling her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Iminada can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Iminada regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." + "Iminada can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Iminada regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -40774,7 +40792,7 @@ { "name": "Undying Beat (Lost While Heart Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Iminada's heartbeat thuds with an intoxicating rhythm. Each creature within 500 feet of Iminada that can hear it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed directly towards her. Undead with a CR or level lower than Iminada's CR automatically fail this saving throw." + "Iminada’s heartbeat thuds with an intoxicating rhythm. Each creature within 500 feet of Iminada that can hear it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed directly towards her. Undead with a CR or level lower than Iminada’s CR automatically fail this saving throw." ] } ], @@ -41134,14 +41152,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Artisanal Guardians", "entries": [ - "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply \"always been\"\u2014where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu\u2014those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination\u2014are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." + "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply “always been”—where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu—those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination—are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "The Beginning and the End", "entries": [ - "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." + "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: “Un” or “Ah”. These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed “Un” might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed “Ah” can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } ] @@ -41312,7 +41330,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Patient Hunter", "entries": [ - "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return\u2014stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." + "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return—stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." ] }, { @@ -41465,7 +41483,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Patient Hunter", "entries": [ - "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return\u2014stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." + "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return—stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." ] }, { @@ -41557,7 +41575,7 @@ { "name": "Take Flight", "entries": [ - "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 10 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can't use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." + "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 10 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can’t use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." ] } ], @@ -42221,14 +42239,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kasha", "entries": [ - "Under the falling rain, a solemn funeral procession winds through a weary town. Two priests lead the parade, each bearing a pair of ceremonial cymbals. A gentle knell marks each heavy step\u2014the ancient, ritual pulse of clashing bronze that wards off evil spirits. Unbeknownst to the grieving procession, a steady hiss of steam whispers from the shadows cast by the dipping sun. It is the sound of rainwater boiling on contact with the heat of a flaming, feline yokai. Gong or no, this ravenous kasha concocts machinations for devouring the tasty cadaver." + "Under the falling rain, a solemn funeral procession winds through a weary town. Two priests lead the parade, each bearing a pair of ceremonial cymbals. A gentle knell marks each heavy step—the ancient, ritual pulse of clashing bronze that wards off evil spirits. Unbeknownst to the grieving procession, a steady hiss of steam whispers from the shadows cast by the dipping sun. It is the sound of rainwater boiling on contact with the heat of a flaming, feline yokai. Gong or no, this ravenous kasha concocts machinations for devouring the tasty cadaver." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hell's Harvester", "entries": [ - "Of all the yokai known, there are few reviled like the kasha. Their preferred source of food is carrion, but unlike other scavengers that happily feast on rotting flesh, kasha prefer their meals fresh\u2014and Humanoid. More grotesque still, kasha have a sadistic love for dead things, often taking corpses back to their lairs to skin, carve, and preserve." + "Of all the yokai known, there are few reviled like the kasha. Their preferred source of food is carrion, but unlike other scavengers that happily feast on rotting flesh, kasha prefer their meals fresh—and Humanoid. More grotesque still, kasha have a sadistic love for dead things, often taking corpses back to their lairs to skin, carve, and preserve." ] } ] @@ -42313,7 +42331,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "There are few sights sadder than a tiny kawawappa dutifully sweeping the dust from a home in which no one will ever live again... Which is why you should contribute with a donation to Ryoko's Home for Abandoned Yokai! So... how many cucumbers can I put you down for?" + "There are few sights sadder than a tiny kawawappa dutifully sweeping the dust from a home in which no one will ever live again… Which is why you should contribute with a donation to Ryoko's Home for Abandoned Yokai! So… how many cucumbers can I put you down for?" ], "by": "Ryoko, Charitable Soul" }, @@ -42321,7 +42339,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kawawappa", "entries": [ - "The mischievous kappa are known to form bonds with those that offer them respect\u2014and an abundance of cucumbers. When a kappa departs from a community with which it bonded, it may leave behind a small piece of itself: a kawawappa. This fragment of its soul taken physical shape is imbued with the kappa's will to aid and protect the creatures of whom it grew fond. Quick learners, these diminuitive creatures help around homes and settlements in any way they can. Kawawappa clean, cook, craft, and even take up arms in defence of their people. This compulsion often outlasts the communities they serve, leaving villages empty bar the kawawappa who continue to perform their duties to the benefit of no one.", + "The mischievous kappa are known to form bonds with those that offer them respect—and an abundance of cucumbers. When a kappa departs from a community with which it bonded, it may leave behind a small piece of itself: a kawawappa. This fragment of its soul taken physical shape is imbued with the kappa's will to aid and protect the creatures of whom it grew fond. Quick learners, these diminuitive creatures help around homes and settlements in any way they can. Kawawappa clean, cook, craft, and even take up arms in defence of their people. This compulsion often outlasts the communities they serve, leaving villages empty bar the kawawappa who continue to perform their duties to the benefit of no one.", "If any of the kawawappa's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the kawawappa's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the kawawappa's Constitution modifier" ] @@ -42772,7 +42790,7 @@ { "name": "Earthsense", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi's tremorsense extends throughout the earth, plants, and buildings to which it is connected, as well as the ground 60 feet beyond this matter." + "Magatsuchi’s tremorsense extends throughout the earth, plants, and buildings to which it is connected, as well as the ground 60 feet beyond this matter." ] }, { @@ -42790,7 +42808,7 @@ { "name": "Kodama Infused", "entries": [ - "The connection between the kodama and Magatsuchi can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If Magatsuchi takes 20 or more psychic damage in a single turn, it loses one legendary action, which it regains at the start of its next turn as usual. If it has no legendary actions to lose, it can't take bonus actions on its next turn." + "The connection between the kodama and Magatsuchi can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If Magatsuchi takes 20 or more psychic damage in a single turn, it loses one legendary action, which it regains at the start of its next turn as usual. If it has no legendary actions to lose, it can’t take bonus actions on its next turn." ] }, { @@ -42802,7 +42820,7 @@ { "name": "Wandering Earth", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi's many roots allow it to animate a large expanse of earth. The speed represented here is the speed at which this earth can move. Magatsuchi (the tree) does not move relative to the objects and creatures that occupy this earth." + "Magatsuchi’s many roots allow it to animate a large expanse of earth. The speed represented here is the speed at which this earth can move. Magatsuchi (the tree) does not move relative to the objects and creatures that occupy this earth." ] } ], @@ -42842,12 +42860,12 @@ { "name": "Dissonant Echo (Lost While Telepathic Connection Exploited)", "entries": [ - "One creature of Magatsuchi's choice within 120 feet of it, as well as each creature scaling Magatsuchi, must make a {@dc 14} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage and is paralysed until the start of its next turn. Creatures scaling Magatsuchi that are paralysed in this way immediately fall, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "One creature of Magatsuchi’s choice within 120 feet of it, as well as each creature scaling Magatsuchi, must make a {@dc 14} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage and is paralysed until the start of its next turn. Creatures scaling Magatsuchi that are paralysed in this way immediately fall, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Magatsuchi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Magatsuchi regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + "Magatsuchi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Magatsuchi regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -42920,7 +42938,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Ubusuna", "entries": [ - "An ubusuna kaiju is an act of rebellion. It is the fear, anger, and self-preservation of nature itself manifested into a moving mountain. When forest spirits\u2014kodama\u2014are influenced by great events, be it a call to war, the threat of extinction, or irreverent tree felling, they infuse the greatest plant in their forest. With a unified will, the infused being\u2014an ubusuna kaiju\u2014tears the land around it free of the earth's confines and either flees to pastures new or fights the threat. Though they are not malicious by nature, the fact remains that a giant anything moving across the land results in untold collateral damage." + "An ubusuna kaiju is an act of rebellion. It is the fear, anger, and self-preservation of nature itself manifested into a moving mountain. When forest spirits—kodama—are influenced by great events, be it a call to war, the threat of extinction, or irreverent tree felling, they infuse the greatest plant in their forest. With a unified will, the infused being—an ubusuna kaiju—tears the land around it free of the earth’s confines and either flees to pastures new or fights the threat. Though they are not malicious by nature, the fact remains that a giant anything moving across the land results in untold collateral damage." ] } ] @@ -43310,7 +43328,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Warrior, Scorned", "entries": [ - "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." + "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life—only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } ] @@ -43428,7 +43446,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Boiling Hot", "entries": [ - "Narigama often lead a carefree, spoiled life\u2014their caretakers offering them everything they desire in return for their predictions of the future. They can emit ear-piercing whistles alerting their companions to incoming danger and, if pressed, spew streams of boiling water at their assailant from their kettle's spout." + "Narigama often lead a carefree, spoiled life—their caretakers offering them everything they desire in return for their predictions of the future. They can emit ear-piercing whistles alerting their companions to incoming danger and, if pressed, spew streams of boiling water at their assailant from their kettle's spout." ] } ] @@ -43518,7 +43536,7 @@ "piercing", "slashing" ], - "note": "from nonmagical attacks that aren't adamantine", + "note": "from nonmagical attacks that aren’t adamantine", "cond": true } ], @@ -43533,7 +43551,7 @@ { "name": "Acid Pool", "entries": [ - "A number of Nomi's attacks and traits create acid pools: 5-foot-radius circles of corrosive liquid that last for 1 hour. A creature that enters an acid pool for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 25 ({@damage 10d4}) acid damage. A nonmagical object that is in a pool on initiative count 0 is destroyed." + "A number of Nomi’s attacks and traits create acid pools: 5-foot-radius circles of corrosive liquid that last for 1 hour. A creature that enters an acid pool for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 25 ({@damage 10d4}) acid damage. A nonmagical object that is in a pool on initiative count 0 is destroyed." ] }, { @@ -43577,7 +43595,7 @@ { "name": "Pincer", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 14} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d6 + 7}) piercing damage, and the creature is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 22}). Until the grapple ends, the creature is {@condition restrained}, and Nomi can't target another creature with their Pincer attack." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 14} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d6 + 7}) piercing damage, and the creature is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 22}). Until the grapple ends, the creature is {@condition restrained}, and Nomi can’t target another creature with their Pincer attack." ] }, { @@ -43595,7 +43613,7 @@ { "name": "Acid Spray (Recharge 5-6; Lost While Abdomen Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi sprays a wave of acid from their abdomen in a 120-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 50 ({@damage 20d4}) acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Three Acid Pools appear centred on points of Nomi's choice in the area of the cone." + "Nomi sprays a wave of acid from their abdomen in a 120-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 50 ({@damage 20d4}) acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Three Acid Pools appear centred on points of Nomi’s choice in the area of the cone." ] } ], @@ -43609,12 +43627,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Nomi twists and shakes their body violently. Each creature currently scaling them must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Nomi twists and shakes their body violently. Each creature currently scaling them must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Nomi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Nomi regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." + "Nomi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Nomi regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." ], "legendaryActions": 3, "legendaryActionsLair": 20, @@ -43628,13 +43646,13 @@ { "name": "Blind Charge (Lost While Eyes Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi lowers their head, picking a direction. Until the end of the next hostile creature's turn, Nomi's Eyes vulnerable area is not targetable. At the end of the next hostile creature's turn, Nomi charges, moving in the chosen direction until they collide with a creature or obstacle, or move a distance equal to their walking speed. If Nomi collides with a creature's space, that creature must make a {@dc 22} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} and {@condition grappled} by Nomi (escape {@dc 22}), who pins it down using one leg. While {@condition grappled} in this way, the creature is {@condition restrained}. If Nomi collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, they take 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and lose one unspent legendary action (regaining it as normal at the start of their next turn)." + "Nomi lowers their head, picking a direction. Until the end of the next hostile creature’s turn, Nomi’s Eyes vulnerable area is not targetable. At the end of the next hostile creature’s turn, Nomi charges, moving in the chosen direction until they collide with a creature or obstacle, or move a distance equal to their walking speed. If Nomi collides with a creature’s space, that creature must make a {@dc 22} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} and {@condition grappled} by Nomi (escape {@dc 22}), who pins it down using one leg. While {@condition grappled} in this way, the creature is {@condition restrained}. If Nomi collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, they take 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and lose one unspent legendary action (regaining it as normal at the start of their next turn)." ] }, { "name": "Take Flight (While Rampaging, Lost While Wings Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi ends the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions on themself, gains a flying speed equal to their walking speed until the end of this turn, and can immediately fly up to that speed. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks. Until the end of Nomi's next turn, their Wings vulnerable area is targetable." + "Nomi ends the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions on themself, gains a flying speed equal to their walking speed until the end of this turn, and can immediately fly up to that speed. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks. Until the end of Nomi’s next turn, their Wings vulnerable area is targetable." ] } ], @@ -43679,7 +43697,7 @@ "hasToken": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ - "The clang of metallicised chitin is a surefire indicator of the presence of male kabuto wrestling over a female's egg clutch. Kabuto is the term used for the loosely related assortment of horn-bearing beetles native to the Tofuoka Hills. From the tiniest rhinoceros beetle to the huge také kabuto, and even a legendary kaiju kabuto, all of these arthropods sharea few traits.", + "The clang of metallicised chitin is a surefire indicator of the presence of male kabuto wrestling over a female’s egg clutch. Kabuto is the term used for the loosely related assortment of horn-bearing beetles native to the Tofuoka Hills. From the tiniest rhinoceros beetle to the huge také kabuto, and even a legendary kaiju kabuto, all of these arthropods sharea few traits.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Size", @@ -43987,7 +44005,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -44090,7 +44108,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -44231,14 +44249,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "omukade", "entries": [ - "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared\u2014mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." + "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared—mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Eater of Dragons", "entries": [ - "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade\u2014adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." + "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade—adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." ] }, { @@ -44352,14 +44370,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "omukade", "entries": [ - "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared\u2014mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." + "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared—mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Eater of Dragons", "entries": [ - "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade\u2014adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." + "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade—adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." ] }, { @@ -44521,7 +44539,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Warrior, Scorned", "entries": [ - "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." + "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life—only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } ] @@ -44775,13 +44793,13 @@ { "name": "Conductive", "entries": [ - "Raiko has advantage on attack rolls againsts targets made of metal or wearing metal armour. Creatures made of metal or wearing metal armour have disadvantage on saving throws against Raiko's Galvanic Charge, Galvanic Fracture, and Static Pulse." + "Raiko has advantage on attack rolls againsts targets made of metal or wearing metal armour. Creatures made of metal or wearing metal armour have disadvantage on saving throws against Raiko’s Galvanic Charge, Galvanic Fracture, and Static Pulse." ] }, { "name": "Galvanic Fracture (While Tempest Orbs Exploited)", "entries": [ - "At the start of each of Raiko's turns, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko (including himself) must make a Dexterity saving throw as bolts of lightning chaotically spiral through the air. The creature with the lowest result takes 45 ({@damage 10d8}) lightning damage." + "At the start of each of Raiko’s turns, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko (including himself) must make a Dexterity saving throw as bolts of lightning chaotically spiral through the air. The creature with the lowest result takes 45 ({@damage 10d8}) lightning damage." ] }, { @@ -44805,13 +44823,13 @@ { "name": "Prideful", "entries": [ - "If Raiko hears a comment that he deems to be insulting or derogatory towards himself (GM's discretion), then, while he can see the source of that insult and the source is within 30 feet of him, Raiko has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than the source of the insult until the end of his next turn, or until he hears another comment that satisfies the conditions of this trait, whichever comes first." + "If Raiko hears a comment that he deems to be insulting or derogatory towards himself (GM’s discretion), then, while he can see the source of that insult and the source is within 30 feet of him, Raiko has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than the source of the insult until the end of his next turn, or until he hears another comment that satisfies the conditions of this trait, whichever comes first." ] }, { "name": "Storm Form", "entries": [ - "While in his Storm Form, Raiko splits into a number of elementals equal to the number of player characters, which appear adjacent to a player character, their 'focus'. These elementals use the tempest elemental statistics, but have only 90 hit points each. Each elemental mirrors its focus' size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately after its focus." + "While in his Storm Form, Raiko splits into a number of elementals equal to the number of player characters, which appear adjacent to a player character, their ‘focus’. These elementals use the tempest elemental statistics, but have only 90 hit points each. Each elemental mirrors its focus’ size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately after its focus." ] } ], @@ -44843,7 +44861,7 @@ { "name": "Thunderclap (Recharge 4-6; Lost While Bracers Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Each creature within 40 feet of Raiko must make a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 90 ({@damage 20d8}) thunder damage and is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute on a failed save, or takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition deafened} on a successful one." + "Each creature within 40 feet of Raiko must make a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 90 ({@damage 20d8}) thunder damage and is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute on a failed save, or takes half as much damage and isn’t {@condition deafened} on a successful one." ] } ], @@ -44857,12 +44875,12 @@ { "name": "Static Pulse", "entries": [ - "A furious current of electricity ripples across Raiko's body. Each creature scaling Raiko must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or take 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, be unable to take reactions until the start of its next turn, and be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "A furious current of electricity ripples across Raiko’s body. Each creature scaling Raiko must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or take 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, be unable to take reactions until the start of its next turn, and be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Raiko can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Raiko regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn." + "Raiko can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Raiko regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -45322,14 +45340,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Presence of Power", "entries": [ - "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto\u2014a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place\u2014as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt\u2014they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." + "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto—a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place—as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt—they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Signs of Appeasement", "entries": [ - "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" + "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: “When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.”" ] } ] @@ -45444,14 +45462,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Presence of Power", "entries": [ - "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto\u2014a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place\u2014as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt\u2014they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." + "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto—a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place—as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt—they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Signs of Appeasement", "entries": [ - "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" + "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: “When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.”" ] } ] @@ -45539,7 +45557,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Senryoka seem to enjoy listening to stories. Just yesterday, I was telling a few how I helped save a village from a rampaging kaiju. In return, I was offered a ceremonial sword that I carry to this day as a reminder of the people of the Yokai Re- Huh. That's odd... I could swear I had it in my backpack..." + "Senryoka seem to enjoy listening to stories. Just yesterday, I was telling a few how I helped save a village from a rampaging kaiju. In return, I was offered a ceremonial sword that I carry to this day as a reminder of the people of the Yokai Re- Huh. That's odd… I could swear I had it in my backpack..." ], "by": "Ryoko, Ex-Sword Owner" }, @@ -46285,7 +46303,7 @@ "languages": [ "understands the languages its caller speaks" ], - "cr": "\u2014", + "cr": "—", "trait": [ { "name": "Detonator", @@ -46487,14 +46505,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Artisanal Guardians", "entries": [ - "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply \"always been\"\u2014where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu\u2014those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination\u2014are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." + "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply “always been”—where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu—those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination—are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "The Beginning and the End", "entries": [ - "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." + "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: “Un” or “Ah”. These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed “Un” might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed “Ah” can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } ] @@ -46765,14 +46783,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "A Playful Gang", "entries": [ - "Such gangs of tsukumogami enjoy \"dancing\" with humans, a terrifying experience for their unfortunate partner caught in a maelstrom of excitable footwear and umbrellas. A victim who doesn't manage to escape finds themselves lifted bodily into the air and flown about town, the yokai confusing their passenger's terrified shrieks for howls of delight. When their cargo grows quiet, or the swarm finds a more excitable passenger, these victims are unceremoniously deposited atop a stranger's roof, usually from a safe height." + "Such gangs of tsukumogami enjoy “dancing” with humans, a terrifying experience for their unfortunate partner caught in a maelstrom of excitable footwear and umbrellas. A victim who doesn't manage to escape finds themselves lifted bodily into the air and flown about town, the yokai confusing their passenger's terrified shrieks for howls of delight. When their cargo grows quiet, or the swarm finds a more excitable passenger, these victims are unceremoniously deposited atop a stranger's roof, usually from a safe height." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hyakki Yagyo Harbinger", "entries": [ - "Swarms of tsukumogami are often seen in the days preceding the parade of one thousand demons\u2014the infamous Hyakki Yagyo. This ancient, annual tradition is one that requires extensive preparation, and Humanoids know well to heed the excitable behaviour of tsukumogami as a warning of mightier spirits coming. During the parade, tsukumogami enjoy possessing instruments and forming large, musical swarms at the head of the pack. Their ruckus is legendary; tsukumogami are famously as enthusiastic as they are incompetent when it comes to creating music." + "Swarms of tsukumogami are often seen in the days preceding the parade of one thousand demons—the infamous Hyakki Yagyo. This ancient, annual tradition is one that requires extensive preparation, and Humanoids know well to heed the excitable behaviour of tsukumogami as a warning of mightier spirits coming. During the parade, tsukumogami enjoy possessing instruments and forming large, musical swarms at the head of the pack. Their ruckus is legendary; tsukumogami are famously as enthusiastic as they are incompetent when it comes to creating music." ] } ] @@ -46867,7 +46885,7 @@ { "name": "Pincer", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}20 ({@damage 3d10 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and, if the target is a creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 15}). Until the grapple ends, the kabuto can't target another creature with its Pincer attack and, if the creature is Huge or smaller, it is {@condition restrained}." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}20 ({@damage 3d10 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and, if the target is a creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 15}). Until the grapple ends, the kabuto can’t target another creature with its Pincer attack and, if the creature is Huge or smaller, it is {@condition restrained}." ] }, { @@ -46881,13 +46899,13 @@ { "name": "Blind Charge", "entries": [ - "The kabuto lowers its head, picking a direction. At the end of the next hostile creatures' turn, the kabuto charges, moving in the chosen direction until it collides with a creature or obstacle, or moves a distance equal to its walking speed. If the kabuto collides with a Huge or smaller creature, that creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. If the kabuto collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, it takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn." + "The kabuto lowers its head, picking a direction. At the end of the next hostile creatures’ turn, the kabuto charges, moving in the chosen direction until it collides with a creature or obstacle, or moves a distance equal to its walking speed. If the kabuto collides with a Huge or smaller creature, that creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. If the kabuto collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, it takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn." ] }, { "name": "Take Flight", "entries": [ - "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 15 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can't use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." + "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 15 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can’t use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." ] } ], @@ -47011,7 +47029,7 @@ { "name": "Crushing Force", "entries": [ - "When the taki reio hits a creature with two or more Grasp or Greatsword attacks on a turn, the creature's size is halved in all dimensions, and its weight is reduced to one-eighth of its current weight. This reduction decreases its size by one category\u2014from Medium to Small, for example. The target also has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and its weapons also shrink to match its new size. While its weapons are reduced, the target's attacks with them deal {@damage 1d4} less damage (this can't reduce the damage below 1). These changes last until the target finishes a short or long rest. If this trait would reduce a target's size below Tiny, that creature dies instead, its body vanishing into nothingness, and it can't be resurrected by any means short of the wish spell." + "When the taki reio hits a creature with two or more Grasp or Greatsword attacks on a turn, the creature's size is halved in all dimensions, and its weight is reduced to one-eighth of its current weight. This reduction decreases its size by one category—from Medium to Small, for example. The target also has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and its weapons also shrink to match its new size. While its weapons are reduced, the target's attacks with them deal {@damage 1d4} less damage (this can't reduce the damage below 1). These changes last until the target finishes a short or long rest. If this trait would reduce a target's size below Tiny, that creature dies instead, its body vanishing into nothingness, and it can't be resurrected by any means short of the wish spell." ] }, { @@ -47352,7 +47370,7 @@ { "name": "Lightning Form", "entries": [ - "The elemental can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. A creature that starts its turn in the elemental's space, touches the elemental, or hits it with a melee attack while within 10 feet of it takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) lightning damage. The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." + "The elemental can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. A creature that starts its turn in the elemental’s space, touches the elemental, or hits it with a melee attack while within 10 feet of it takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) lightning damage. The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." ] } ], @@ -47366,7 +47384,7 @@ { "name": "Static Claw", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 11} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}12 ({@damage 2d4 + 7}) lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 11} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}12 ({@damage 2d4 + 7}) lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn." ] }, { @@ -47378,7 +47396,7 @@ { "name": "Tempest (Recharge 5-6)", "entries": [ - "Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, 18 ({@damage 4d8}) thunder damage, is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute, and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition deafened} or knocked {@condition prone}." + "Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, 18 ({@damage 4d8}) thunder damage, is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute, and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t {@condition deafened} or knocked {@condition prone}." ] } ], @@ -47527,21 +47545,21 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ushi-Oni", "entries": [ - "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai\u2014ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." + "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai—ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Macabre Mimicry", "entries": [ - "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton\u2014 a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home\u2014the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." + "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton— a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home—the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Artificial Anchor", "entries": [ - "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body\u2014easy pickings for its chitinous claws." + "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body—easy pickings for its chitinous claws." ] } ] @@ -47646,21 +47664,21 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ushi-Oni", "entries": [ - "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai\u2014ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." + "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai—ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Macabre Mimicry", "entries": [ - "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton\u2014 a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home\u2014the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." + "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton— a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home—the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Artificial Anchor", "entries": [ - "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body\u2014easy pickings for its chitinous claws." + "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body—easy pickings for its chitinous claws." ] } ] @@ -48397,7 +48415,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Yuki no Ko", "entries": [ - "Amidst the howling winds of a deadly blizzard, a humanoid figure strides atop the snow, their steps as light and graceful as a leaf drifting on water. The landscape is marked with statues of once-living creatures\u2014flash-frozen, encased, and preserved forever in ice. The individual strides onward, unbothered by the climate or death that surrounds them, their skin and hair glistening with crackling frost. To the yuki no ko, the biting, icy chill is a gentle caress; what cold can bother a being who houses a piece of winter itself within?" + "Amidst the howling winds of a deadly blizzard, a humanoid figure strides atop the snow, their steps as light and graceful as a leaf drifting on water. The landscape is marked with statues of once-living creatures—flash-frozen, encased, and preserved forever in ice. The individual strides onward, unbothered by the climate or death that surrounds them, their skin and hair glistening with crackling frost. To the yuki no ko, the biting, icy chill is a gentle caress; what cold can bother a being who houses a piece of winter itself within?" ] }, { @@ -48411,7 +48429,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Snow Spirit's Weakness", "entries": [ - "Although the gift of the yuki onna is great\u2014the yuki no ko are impervious to cold\u2014it comes at a heavy price. Any temperature above freezing is unbearable, and prolonged exposure to heat is lethal. As a result, these Elementals are seldom found beyond the mountain peaks and tundras they call home, making them a rare sight reserved for the boldest explorers or most isolated enkoh villagers. It is said that their very presence will bring about a blizzard, but in reality, yuki no ko are the ones chasing the snowstorm." + "Although the gift of the yuki onna is great—the yuki no ko are impervious to cold—it comes at a heavy price. Any temperature above freezing is unbearable, and prolonged exposure to heat is lethal. As a result, these Elementals are seldom found beyond the mountain peaks and tundras they call home, making them a rare sight reserved for the boldest explorers or most isolated enkoh villagers. It is said that their very presence will bring about a blizzard, but in reality, yuki no ko are the ones chasing the snowstorm." ] } ] @@ -48525,7 +48543,7 @@ { "name": "Tidal Grasp (Recharge 6)", "entries": [ - "The zuwai conjures three tendrils of undulating water that attempt to ensnare up to three Large or smaller creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. While restrained in this way, a creature is also drowning\u2014it cannot breathe, speak, or perform the verbal components of spells. A creature can use an action to attempt a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a restrained creature within its reach on a success." + "The zuwai conjures three tendrils of undulating water that attempt to ensnare up to three Large or smaller creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. While restrained in this way, a creature is also drowning—it cannot breathe, speak, or perform the verbal components of spells. A creature can use an action to attempt a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a restrained creature within its reach on a success." ] }, { @@ -48554,7 +48572,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Zuwai", "entries": [ - "The Ebizo believe that all things belong to the ocean, and the ocean belongs to the zuwai. Matriarchs among the Ebizo, these deep-sea elementalists tower over the rest of the clan, both in stature and magical prowess. Among their kin, zuwai act as chieftains and battlefield commanders, masterminding the flow of combat from afar and rarely engaging personally. However, should the need arise, zuwai are fearsome warriors innately equipped with lethal magic. Their grace in battle is unmatched; the zuwai's many limbs move with spectacular synchronicity as they channel the element of water through precise movements\u2014an uncanny union of delicate motion and crushing tidal force. In many ways, zuwai are the ocean's erratic temperament incarnate, at one moment beautiful in tranquillity, the next terrifying in tempestuous rage." + "The Ebizo believe that all things belong to the ocean, and the ocean belongs to the zuwai. Matriarchs among the Ebizo, these deep-sea elementalists tower over the rest of the clan, both in stature and magical prowess. Among their kin, zuwai act as chieftains and battlefield commanders, masterminding the flow of combat from afar and rarely engaging personally. However, should the need arise, zuwai are fearsome warriors innately equipped with lethal magic. Their grace in battle is unmatched; the zuwai's many limbs move with spectacular synchronicity as they channel the element of water through precise movements—an uncanny union of delicate motion and crushing tidal force. In many ways, zuwai are the ocean's erratic temperament incarnate, at one moment beautiful in tranquillity, the next terrifying in tempestuous rage." ] } ] From b9a6d839dddc71676d944d643cc146b496eecd57 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 22:06:43 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 02/24] Update Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json --- ...n; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json | 80367 ++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 73710 insertions(+), 6657 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json index eef2132c78..0db6d193d9 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json @@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ "Max Wartelle" ], "convertedBy": [ - "Riften" + "Riften", + "JuliTutu" ], "color": "82b6db", - "version": "1.0", - "targetSchema": "1.0" + "version": "1.0" } ], "spellSchools": { @@ -34,6 +34,10 @@ "optionalFeatureTypes": { "T:P": "Trap: Physical", "T:M": "Trap: Magical" + }, + "featCategories": { + "Craft": "Crafting", + "Harvest": "Harvesting" } }, "class": [ @@ -595,7 +599,13 @@ "entries": [ "Some magical effects, like the {@spell banishment} spell, have the ability to permanently banish a creature back to its home plane. When a creature becomes your companion, its home plane becomes the demiplane within its vessel. If the companion becomes permanently banished by such a spell, it simply reappears in this vessel." ] - }, + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning", + "entries": [ "As an action, you can summon your companion from this vessel, causing it to appear in an unoccupied space that you can see within 30 feet of you, or any unoccupied space within 5 feet of you You can dismiss a companion within 30 feet of you as a bonus action or action, drawing it back into its vessel To summon or dismiss a companion, you must be holding its vessel in hand You can only have one companion summoned at a time.", { "type": "inset", @@ -630,7 +640,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Items Bonding", + "name": "Item Bonding", "entries": [ "Over the course of an hour, you can bond a companion to one object that it can wear or carry that is not any sort of container or storage When a companion is recalled, all items it is wearing or carrying that it is not bonded to are dropped in the space from which it was recalled A companion can be bonded to up to 3 items at any one time Companions can't attune to magic items, unless they have a specific ability that allows them to do so." ] @@ -1680,7 +1690,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Infuser", @@ -1732,7 +1743,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Necromancer", @@ -1784,7 +1796,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Splicer", @@ -1836,7 +1849,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "College of Cuisine", @@ -1848,7 +1862,8 @@ "College of Cuisine|Bard||Cuisine|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|3", "Culinary Specialisation|Bard||Cuisine|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|6", "Executive Chef|Bard||Cuisine|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|14" - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "College of Fleshweaving", @@ -1862,7 +1877,8 @@ "Ritual Reskin|Bard||Fleshweaving|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|6", "Suturer III|Bard||Fleshweaving|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|10", "Soulsew|Bard||Fleshweaving|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|14" - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Hunt Domain", @@ -1915,7 +1931,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Circle of the Hive", @@ -1964,7 +1981,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Oath of the Harvest", @@ -2015,7 +2033,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Trapper", @@ -2029,7 +2048,8 @@ "Trapper's Avoidance|Ranger||Trapper|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|7", "Leave No Trace|Ranger||Trapper|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|11", "Booby Trap|Ranger||Trapper|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|15" - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Skinshifter", @@ -2080,7 +2100,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "The Parasite", @@ -2132,7 +2153,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "School of Biomancy", @@ -2189,7 +2211,8 @@ ] } } - ] + ], + "hasFluffImages": true } ], "subclassFeature": [ @@ -7919,7 +7942,12 @@ ], "miscTags": [ "MW" - ] + ], + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Chicken.webp" + } }, { "name": "Parasitic Ooze", @@ -8082,13 +8110,17 @@ ], "daily": { "1e": [ - "{@spell aura of impurity|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell bane}", - "{@spell stench|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + "{@b {@spell aura of impurity|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell bane}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell stench|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" ] }, "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting" + "type": "spellcasting", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], "spellcastingTags": [ @@ -8123,18 +8155,12 @@ "conditionInflict": [ "poisoned" ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - { - "type": "quote", - "entries": [ - "They say it's unlucky to cross paths with a black cat. Well, it's even more unlucky to cross paths with a fiendcat, let alone a pack of 'em!" - ], - "by": "Heliana, cat owner" - }, - "If you thought knocking vases off window ledges and licking the cream out of your coffee were acts of true evil, then you were right, and your cat probably has a fiendcat ancestor. Considered aggravating pests even by fiendish standards, swarms of", - "fiendcats have been known to racketeer dairy farms and creameries, taking payment in the form of the richest whipped cream." - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Swarm_of_Fiendcats.webp" }, "savingThrowForced": [ "constitution" @@ -8258,11 +8284,12 @@ ] } ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Handlers are a case study in misdirection Due to", - "their imposing presence, musculature, and distinctly fiendish glare, they are often mistaken for a pygmy raksha's shapeshifting disguise. This is entirely intentional; the handler's sole job is to protect its fiendish master." - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Handler.webp" }, "attachedItems": [ "morningstar|phb" @@ -8383,10 +8410,12 @@ ] } ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Handlers are a case study in misdirection Due to their imposing presence, musculature, and distinctly fiendish glare, they are often mistaken for a pygmy raksha's shapeshifting disguise. This is entirely intentional; the handler's sole job is to protect its fiendish master." - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Handler.webp" }, "resist": [ { @@ -8525,10 +8554,12 @@ ] } ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Handlers are a case study in misdirection Due to their imposing presence, musculature, and distinctly fiendish glare, they are often mistaken for a pygmy raksha's shapeshifting disguise. This is entirely intentional; the handler's sole job is to protect its fiendish master." - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Handler.webp" }, "resist": [ { @@ -8652,28 +8683,32 @@ "The rakshasa can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 15}, +7 to hit with spell attacks):" ], "will": [ - "{@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell detect thoughts}", + "{@b {@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell detect thoughts}{@sup c}", "{@spell disguise self}", "{@spell minor illusion}" ], "daily": { "3e": [ "{@spell charm person}", - "{@spell detect magic}", - "{@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell major image}", - "{@spell suggestion}" + "{@spell detect magic}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", + "{@spell suggestion}{@sup c}" ], "1e": [ - "{@spell cannotrip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell dominate person}", - "{@spell greater invisibility}", + "{@b {@spell dominate person}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell cannotrip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell greater invisibility}}{@sup c}", "{@spell true seeing}" ] }, "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting" + "type": "spellcasting", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], "spellcastingTags": [ @@ -8738,6 +8773,10 @@ "legendaryHeader": [ "The rakshasa can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The rakshasa regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Pygmy Rakshasa", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, "conditionInflict": [ "charmed" ], @@ -8762,146 +8801,11 @@ "Legendary Resistances" ], "hasFluff": true, - "fluff": { - "name": "Pygmy Rakshasa", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entries": [ - "Pygmy rakshasas are experts in middle management Surrounding themselves with burly handlers, mad scientists, and any who might sell their soul for a chance at power, they answer only to their archdevil overlords.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Weave Bender", - "entries": [ - "While the pygmy rakshasa's fullsized cousin enjoys a more robust blanket immunity to magic, the pygmy rakshasa forgoes some of this antimagic potency in order to cause chaos Bending the weave, it can redirect magic, causing its foes to strike one another." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Vindictive and Vicious", - "entries": [ - "Like their cousins, pygmy rakshasa are evil spirits embroiled in mortal, feline flesh. If killed on the Material Plane, a pygmy rakshasa is sent back to the Hells in spirit form until it reforms Upon its return, a pygmy rakshasa will stalk the land looking for the one who laid it low, or, if their quarry's mortal form has expired, their kith and kin." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ninth Life", - "entries": [ - "When a pygmy rakshasa is first killed, its disbelief and arrogance sustain it, causing it to rise again in a gruesome mummified form. Its furious, shrill screeching causes all but the hardiest foes to cover their ears in distress Those that survive such an endeavour live in fear of the rakshasa's inevitable return." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "While a pygmy rakshasa lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its lair to take lair actions The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", - "colLabels": [ - "Hunt Level", - "VDC", - "Vdam", - "Weave Snap Damage" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "6th", - 13, - "5 ({@damage 2d4})", - "2 ({@damage 1d4})" - ], - [ - "13th", - 16, - "14 ({@damage 4d4})", - "4 ({@damage 1d8})" - ], - [ - "18th", - 18, - "28 ({@damage 8d4})", - "7 ({@damage 2d6})" - ] - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the rakshasa can take one of the following lair actions; the rakshasa can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Fish Guts", - "entry": "The internal viscera of thousands of fish pours down in a 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} until initiative count 20 on the next round. Until the fish are removed, the ground in the area is difficult terrain and a creature in this area has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Swarm", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one Large or smaller creature within its lair, causing a horde of Tiny beasts and fiends to swarm over it The creature must make a VDC Strength saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam piercing damage and is {@condition restrained} until initiative count 20 on the next round." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Weave Snap.", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one creature within its lair that is attuned to a magic item or under the influence of a spell (GM's discretion), and forces it to make a VDC Charisma saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam force damage for each magic item it is attuned to as well as for each level of spell currently affecting it. On a success, it takes half as much damage." - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Regional Effects", - "entries": [ - "The area within 6 miles of the pygmy rakshasa's lair has the following unique properties:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Hairweeds", - "entry": "Tumbleweeds made of cat hair abound wherever the wind takes them." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Land on Your Feet", - "entry": "Creatures have a tendency to always land on their feet, gaining advantage on any ability checks or saving throws they make to prevent falling {@condition prone}." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Sunbeams", - "entry": "Sunbeams create particularly comfortable areas in which to stretch out and relax When a creature starts a short rest in such an area, it must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or fall asleep for the rest's duration Regardless of the result, such a creature gains 1 additional hit point for each Hit Die it spends to recover hit points at the end of the rest. " - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Unsafe Ledges", - "entry": "All shelves are unsafe; occasional wafts of magic cause any objects near the edge of a shelf, ledge, or overhang to be knocked off." - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Pygmy_Rakshasa.webp" }, "savingThrowForced": [ "constitution", @@ -9012,28 +8916,32 @@ "The rakshasa can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 17}, +9 to hit with spell attacks):" ], "will": [ - "{@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell detect thoughts}", + "{@b {@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell detect thoughts}{@sup c}", "{@spell disguise self}", "{@spell minor illusion}" ], "daily": { "3e": [ "{@spell charm person}", - "{@spell detect magic}", - "{@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell major image}", - "{@spell suggestion}" + "{@spell detect magic}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", + "{@spell suggestion}{@sup c}" ], "1e": [ - "{@spell dominate person}", - "{@spell greater invisibility}", + "{@b {@spell dominate person}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell greater invisibility}}{@sup c}", "{@spell true seeing}", - "{@spell weave entanglement|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + "{@b {@spell weave entanglement|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" ] }, "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting" + "type": "spellcasting", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], "spellcastingTags": [ @@ -9098,6 +9006,10 @@ "legendaryHeader": [ "The rakshasa can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The rakshasa regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Pygmy Rakshasa", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, "conditionInflict": [ "charmed" ], @@ -9122,146 +9034,11 @@ "Legendary Resistances" ], "hasFluff": true, - "fluff": { - "name": "Pygmy Rakshasa", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entries": [ - "Pygmy rakshasas are experts in middle management Surrounding themselves with burly handlers, mad scientists, and any who might sell their soul for a chance at power, they answer only to their archdevil overlords.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Weave Bender", - "entries": [ - "While the pygmy rakshasa's fullsized cousin enjoys a more robust blanket immunity to magic, the pygmy rakshasa forgoes some of this antimagic potency in order to cause chaos Bending the weave, it can redirect magic, causing its foes to strike one another." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Vindictive and Vicious", - "entries": [ - "Like their cousins, pygmy rakshasa are evil spirits embroiled in mortal, feline flesh. If killed on the Material Plane, a pygmy rakshasa is sent back to the Hells in spirit form until it reforms Upon its return, a pygmy rakshasa will stalk the land looking for the one who laid it low, or, if their quarry's mortal form has expired, their kith and kin." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ninth Life", - "entries": [ - "When a pygmy rakshasa is first killed, its disbelief and arrogance sustain it, causing it to rise again in a gruesome mummified form. Its furious, shrill screeching causes all but the hardiest foes to cover their ears in distress Those that survive such an endeavour live in fear of the rakshasa's inevitable return." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "While a pygmy rakshasa lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its lair to take lair actions The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", - "colLabels": [ - "Hunt Level", - "VDC", - "Vdam", - "Weave Snap Damage" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "6th", - 13, - "5 ({@damage 2d4})", - "2 ({@damage 1d4})" - ], - [ - "13th", - 16, - "14 ({@damage 4d4})", - "4 ({@damage 1d8})" - ], - [ - "18th", - 18, - "28 ({@damage 8d4})", - "7 ({@damage 2d6})" - ] - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the rakshasa can take one of the following lair actions; the rakshasa can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Fish Guts", - "entry": "The internal viscera of thousands of fish pours down in a 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} until initiative count 20 on the next round. Until the fish are removed, the ground in the area is difficult terrain and a creature in this area has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Swarm", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one Large or smaller creature within its lair, causing a horde of Tiny beasts and fiends to swarm over it The creature must make a VDC Strength saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam piercing damage and is {@condition restrained} until initiative count 20 on the next round." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Weave Snap.", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one creature within its lair that is attuned to a magic item or under the influence of a spell (GM's discretion), and forces it to make a VDC Charisma saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam force damage for each magic item it is attuned to as well as for each level of spell currently affecting it. On a success, it takes half as much damage." - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Regional Effects", - "entries": [ - "The area within 6 miles of the pygmy rakshasa's lair has the following unique properties:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Hairweeds", - "entry": "Tumbleweeds made of cat hair abound wherever the wind takes them." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Land on Your Feet", - "entry": "Creatures have a tendency to always land on their feet, gaining advantage on any ability checks or saving throws they make to prevent falling {@condition prone}." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Sunbeams", - "entry": "Sunbeams create particularly comfortable areas in which to stretch out and relax When a creature starts a short rest in such an area, it must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or fall asleep for the rest's duration Regardless of the result, such a creature gains 1 additional hit point for each Hit Die it spends to recover hit points at the end of the rest. " - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Unsafe Ledges", - "entry": "All shelves are unsafe; occasional wafts of magic cause any objects near the edge of a shelf, ledge, or overhang to be knocked off." - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Pygmy_Rakshasa.webp" }, "savingThrowForced": [ "constitution", @@ -9372,27 +9149,31 @@ "The rakshasa can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 21}, +13 to hit with spell attacks):" ], "will": [ - "{@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@b {@spell can'trip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", "{@spell charm person}", - "{@spell detect magic}", - "{@spell detect thoughts}", + "{@spell detect magic}{@sup c}", + "{@spell detect thoughts}{@sup c}", "{@spell disguise self}", - "{@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", - "{@spell major image}", + "{@b {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", "{@spell minor illusion}", - "{@spell suggestion}" + "{@spell suggestion}{@sup c}" ], "daily": { "1e": [ - "{@spell dominate person}", - "{@spell greater invisibility}", - "{@spell mislead}", + "{@b {@spell dominate person}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell greater invisibility}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell mislead}}{@sup c}", "{@spell true seeing}", - "{@spell weave entanglement|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + "{@b {@spell weave entanglement|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" ] }, "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting" + "type": "spellcasting", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], "spellcastingTags": [ @@ -9457,6 +9238,10 @@ "legendaryHeader": [ "The rakshasa can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. 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If killed on the Material Plane, a pygmy rakshasa is sent back to the Hells in spirit form until it reforms Upon its return, a pygmy rakshasa will stalk the land looking for the one who laid it low, or, if their quarry's mortal form has expired, their kith and kin." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ninth Life", - "entries": [ - "When a pygmy rakshasa is first killed, its disbelief and arrogance sustain it, causing it to rise again in a gruesome mummified form. Its furious, shrill screeching causes all but the hardiest foes to cover their ears in distress Those that survive such an endeavour live in fear of the rakshasa's inevitable return." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "While a pygmy rakshasa lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its lair to take lair actions The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", - "colLabels": [ - "Hunt Level", - "VDC", - "Vdam", - "Weave Snap Damage" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "6th", - 13, - "5 ({@damage 2d4})", - "2 ({@damage 1d4})" - ], - [ - "13th", - 16, - "14 ({@damage 4d4})", - "4 ({@damage 1d8})" - ], - [ - "18th", - 18, - "28 ({@damage 8d4})", - "7 ({@damage 2d6})" - ] - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lair Actions", - "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the rakshasa can take one of the following lair actions; the rakshasa can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Fish Guts", - "entry": "The internal viscera of thousands of fish pours down in a 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} until initiative count 20 on the next round. Until the fish are removed, the ground in the area is difficult terrain and a creature in this area has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Swarm", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one Large or smaller creature within its lair, causing a horde of Tiny beasts and fiends to swarm over it The creature must make a VDC Strength saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam piercing damage and is {@condition restrained} until initiative count 20 on the next round." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Weave Snap.", - "entry": "The pygmy rakshasa targets one creature within its lair that is attuned to a magic item or under the influence of a spell (GM's discretion), and forces it to make a VDC Charisma saving throw On a failure, the creature takes Vdam force damage for each magic item it is attuned to as well as for each level of spell currently affecting it. 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Two wide horns\u2014the source of its magnetic control\u2014 sweep forwards from its brow, often sporting an array of ferrous paraphernalia. Wyrmlings' scales are a dull grey, but quickly take on an iridescent red-blue sheen as they age and are exposed to sources of magic.", - "Of particular note are its hexofuga: the blocky shards that protrude from its back. These arcano-magnetic organs are the source of its ability to fly, its true wings being small, vestigial structures with little musculature.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Treasure & Power", - "entries": [ - "Made of a keratin-magnetite composite, a magnetite wyrmling's back scales can only develop into hexofuga upon prolonged exposure to arcane fields. In fact, a magnetite dragon's growth and power is intrinsically linked to the duration and magnitude to which it has been exposed to magic. Though a magnetite wyrmling is among the weakest of all dragon wyrmlings, a fully grown individual can rival even a black dragon in power. For this reason, a magnetite dragon has no care for gold and gems; it covets only magical items and sources of arcane power: the stronger the better." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Neutral Motives", - "entries": [ - "Magnetite dragons are incensed by the proliferation of order or chaos, and feel a compulsion to maintain the natural, chaotic order of the world. Persuading such a dragon to fight for good or evil is a futile affair, but the mere mention of the Plane of Fey's uncontrolled chaos, or the Clockwork Arcadia's orderly machinations, is enough to motivate evenly the most slovenly individual." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Magical Magnetite", - "entries": [ - "It is an established arcano-magical fact that magnetite's properties change on exposure to strong magical fields. 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Wyrmlings' scales are a dull grey, but quickly take on an iridescent red-blue sheen as they age and are exposed to sources of magic.", - "Of particular note are its hexofuga: the blocky shards that protrude from its back. These arcano-magnetic organs are the source of its ability to fly, its true wings being small, vestigial structures with little musculature.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Treasure & Power", - "entries": [ - "Made of a keratin-magnetite composite, a magnetite wyrmling's back scales can only develop into hexofuga upon prolonged exposure to arcane fields. In fact, a magnetite dragon's growth and power is intrinsically linked to the duration and magnitude to which it has been exposed to magic. Though a magnetite wyrmling is among the weakest of all dragon wyrmlings, a fully grown individual can rival even a black dragon in power. For this reason, a magnetite dragon has no care for gold and gems; it covets only magical items and sources of arcane power: the stronger the better." - ] - } - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Magnetite_Dragon.webp" }, "dragonCastingColor": "silver", "dragonAge": "wyrmling", @@ -11575,31 +10818,11 @@ "miscTags": [ "MW" ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "When Dr. Stein left his lab at short notice (following a pitchfork-wielding-mob related event), he left an entire pool of his patent-pending Mut-x exposed to the elements. Things fell into it; those things had brains, and those brains, their memories, and the sum of their intelligence fused with gelatinous cubes into biomantic polyhedroozes.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Empathetic", - "entries": [ - "When a biomantic polyhedrooze forms, it begins absorbing the latent psychic energy of its environs. Creatures with strong psyches that are nearby in either space or time influence the nascent sentience of the polyhedrooze. A long-destroyed lich might impart its madness and hate into the ooze, whilst a colony of highly-charismatic mice might lend the goopey mass a penchant for cheese." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Reactive Mutations", - "entries": [ - "The true feat of Dr Stein's research, and a trait that the polyhedroozes embody, is that of extreme biomantic reaction to environmental stimuli. A polyhedrooze that takes damage immediately adapts its morphology to prevent further damage of that type. The larger the polyhedrooze, the more such adaptations it can sustain at any one time." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Size Matters", - "entries": [ - "Bigger polyhedroozes have absorbed more brains and, so, are more clever. A polyhedrooze that reaches a critical mass might decide to split into two, with the idea of sending one of its halves in search of pastures new. Unfortunately, the decrease in intelligence that results from a split means that polyhedroozes can get confused and end up in a cycle of splitting and reforming over and over." - ] - } - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Octahedrooze.webp" }, "group": [ "Biomantic Polyhedroozes" @@ -11679,11 +10902,13 @@ "cha": 1, "passive": 5, "cr": "2", - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "From the depths of the monastery dining rooms flies a swarm of steel knives, forks, spoons, and \u2014 most lethally \u2014 sporks Such creatures can be animated by protective magics, or be under the direct control of a creature capable of manipulating the arcanomagnetic spectrum, such as a magnetite dragon!" - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Swarm_of_Magnetite_Cutlery.webp" }, + "hasFluffImages": true, "group": [ "Animated Magnetite" ], @@ -11855,31 +11080,11 @@ "miscTags": [ "MW" ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "When Dr. Stein left his lab at short notice (following a pitchfork-wielding-mob related event), he left an entire pool of his patent-pending Mut-x exposed to the elements. Things fell into it; those things had brains, and those brains, their memories, and the sum of their intelligence fused with gelatinous cubes into biomantic polyhedroozes.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Empathetic", - "entries": [ - "When a biomantic polyhedrooze forms, it begins absorbing the latent psychic energy of its environs. Creatures with strong psyches that are nearby in either space or time influence the nascent sentience of the polyhedrooze. A long-destroyed lich might impart its madness and hate into the ooze, whilst a colony of highly-charismatic mice might lend the goopey mass a penchant for cheese." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Reactive Mutations", - "entries": [ - "The true feat of Dr Stein's research, and a trait that the polyhedroozes embody, is that of extreme biomantic reaction to environmental stimuli. A polyhedrooze that takes damage immediately adapts its morphology to prevent further damage of that type. The larger the polyhedrooze, the more such adaptations it can sustain at any one time." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Size Matters", - "entries": [ - "Bigger polyhedroozes have absorbed more brains and, so, are more clever. A polyhedrooze that reaches a critical mass might decide to split into two, with the idea of sending one of its halves in search of pastures new. Unfortunately, the decrease in intelligence that results from a split means that polyhedroozes can get confused and end up in a cycle of splitting and reforming over and over." - ] - } - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Tetrahedrooze.webp" }, "group": [ "Biomantic Polyhedroozes" @@ -11965,182 +11170,12 @@ "group": [ "Magnetite Dragons" ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Matter-of-fact and down-to-earth, magnetite dragons are distant relatives of the metallic dragons, though they lack the ability to shapechange. A magnetite dragon has a bestial slant to its appearance; its short maw, narrow eyes, and stocky hind legs give it the proud and powerful cast of a rearing bull. Two wide horns\u2014the source of its magnetic control\u2014 sweep forwards from its brow, often sporting an array of ferrous paraphernalia. Wyrmlings' scales are a dull grey, but quickly take on an iridescent red-blue sheen as they age and are exposed to sources of magic.", - "Of particular note are its hexofuga: the blocky shards that protrude from its back. These arcano-magnetic organs are the source of its ability to fly, its true wings being small, vestigial structures with little musculature.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Treasure & Power", - "entries": [ - "Made of a keratin-magnetite composite, a magnetite wyrmling's back scales can only develop into hexofuga upon prolonged exposure to arcane fields. In fact, a magnetite dragon's growth and power is intrinsically linked to the duration and magnitude to which it has been exposed to magic. Though a magnetite wyrmling is among the weakest of all dragon wyrmlings, a fully grown individual can rival even a black dragon in power. For this reason, a magnetite dragon has no care for gold and gems; it covets only magical items and sources of arcane power: the stronger the better." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Neutral Motives", - "entries": [ - "Magnetite dragons are incensed by the proliferation of order or chaos, and feel a compulsion to maintain the natural, chaotic order of the world. Persuading such a dragon to fight for good or evil is a futile affair, but the mere mention of the Plane of Fey's uncontrolled chaos, or the Clockwork Arcadia's orderly machinations, is enough to motivate evenly the most slovenly individual." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Magical Magnetite", - "entries": [ - "It is an established arcano-magical fact that magnetite's properties change on exposure to strong magical fields. The usually brittle substance hardens and exhibits much stronger magnetic fields. However, the material's superconducting properties are nullified on exposure to heat. For these reasons, a magnetite dragon typically makes its home in subzero conditions and near strong sources of magic." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "A Magnetite Dragon's Lair", - "entries": [ - "Magnetite dragons make their homes in rocky, iron-rich terrain suffused with ambient magic. 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On a failure, a creature holding a ferrous weapon is disarmed of its weapon, which flies 10 feet in a random direction, and a creature wearing ferrous armour is knocked {@condition prone}. Roll a {@dice d8} and consult the Random Directions table to determine the direction." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Arcanomagnetic Interference", - "entries": [ - "The lair becomes ensconced in an antimagic field until initiative count 20 of the next round. Each spellcaster in the lair immediately makes a DC 10 {@skill Perception} check using its spellcasting ability. On a success, it detects the absence of magic in the lair." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Magnetite Shards", - "entries": [ - "Razor-sharp shards erupt from the ground in a 20-foot radius centred on a point within the lair Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Dexterity saving throw or take Vdam piercing damage. 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The broodling gains a +3 bonus to Intelligence checks and saving throws, and to its Entrance save DC for each other broodling in such a chain." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "A storm made of crackling lightning and arcanomagnetic winds appears in a location you choose within range The area of the storm consists of up to ten 10foot cubes, which you can arrange as you wish, and which last until the spell ends Each cube must have at least one face adjacent to the face of another cube. As a bonus action at the start of each of your turns, you can remove one 10-foot cube, and place another 10-foot-cube adjacent to the face of another cube.", - "Each creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 lightning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success Each creature that ends its turn in the area must make a Strength saving throw, taking 4d8 force damage and being knocked {@condition prone} on a failure, or taking half as much damage and not being knocked {@condition prone} on a success A creature made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour has disadvantage on this Strength saving throw", - "The area is difficult terrain for any creatures made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th level or higher, increase the lightning and force damage by 1d8 for each slot level above 7th." + "The broodling makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Sting." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}4 ({@damage 1d4 + 2}) piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sting", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}1 piercing damage and the creature must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws until the end of the broodling's next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Entrance (1/Day)", + "entries": [ + "The broodling targets one creature it can see within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a {@dc 6} Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the broodling until the broodling dies or until it is on a different plane of existence from the target. The charmed target is under the broodling's control and can't take reactions.", + "Whenever the charmed target takes damage, the target can repeat the saving throw. On a success, the effect ends. 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A creature that touches the aboleth or that hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it must make a {@dc 14} Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature is diseased. For the first hour of the disease, the creature takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) necrotic damage if it ends its turn out of water (it must be at least neck-deep to avoid this damage). After the first hour and until the disease is cured, a creature is unable to gain the benefits of a short or long rest if it does not spend the rest at least neck-deep in water.", + "A creature that fails the saving throw by 5 or more becomes a host of a broodling egg that hatches in 3d6 days." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Probing Telepathy", + "entries": [ + "If a creature communicates telepathically with the aboleth, the aboleth learns the creature's greatest desires if the aboleth can see the creature." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "With a gentle patter, corrosive raindrops build to an acidic deluge in a 20-foot-radius, 60-foot-tall cylinder, centred on a point within range When the rain begins, each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 acid damage on failure or half as much damage on a success For the duration, A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on its turn or ends its turn there" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the acid damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd." + "The aboleth makes two Tentacle attacks and uses Birth, if available." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and the target must make a saving throw against the aboleth's Infectious Mucus trait." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Birth (Recharge 4-6)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth produces a broodling in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Entrance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a {@dc 14} Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the aboleth until the aboleth dies or until it is on a different plane of existence from the target. The charmed target is under the aboleth's control and can't take reactions, and the aboleth and the target can communicate telepathically with each other over any distance.", + "Whenever the charmed target takes damage, the target can repeat the saving throw. On a success, the effect ends. No more than once every 24 hours, the target can also repeat the saving throw when it is at least 1 mile away from the aboleth." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "acid" + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Jet", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth spurts out a pall of ink, heavily obscuring a 20-foot-radius sphere of water centred on the aboleth until the start of its next turn. It then moves up to its swimming speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth makes one Tentacle attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Suction Drain (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth attempts to grapple one creature within 10 feet of it with a special tentacle. A creature charmed by the aboleth automatically fails this check. If the aboleth succeeds on the check, the creature takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) necrotic damage and the aboleth regains a number of hit points equal to half the damage dealt. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0." + ] + } ], - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The aboleth can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. 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A creature that touches the aboleth or that hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it must make a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature is diseased. For the first hour of the disease, the creature takes 4 ({@damage 1d8}) necrotic damage each time it ends its turn out of water (it must be at least neck-deep to avoid this damage). After the first hour and until the disease is cured, a creature is unable to gain the benefits of a short or long rest if it does not spend the rest at least neck-deep in water.", + "A creature that fails the saving throw by 5 or more becomes a host for 1d4 broodling eggs that hatch within 3d6 days." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mother of the Swarm (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", + "entries": [ + "If the aboleth would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 210, it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance, it births 2 broodlings, and it gains 210 temporary hit points as a flurry of swamp fauna swarms over it to protect it. Additionally, the aboleth gains a +5 bonus to its attack and damage rolls and can now use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 41,000 XP (56,000 XP total) for defeating the aboleth after its Mother of the Swarm activates." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Probing Telepathy", + "entries": [ + "If a creature communicates telepathically with the aboleth, the aboleth learns the creature's greatest desires if the aboleth can see the creature." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You emit waves of arcanomagnetic energy, distorting the trajectories of ferrous items. For the duration, attacks using ferrous weapons or ammunition made against you have disadvantage In addition, the area within 20 feet of you is difficult terrain for creatures that are made of ferrous metal or are wearing ferrous armour", + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Magnetic Pulse.", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can force one Huge or smaller creature that is experiencing this difficult terrain to make a Strength saving throw On a failure, it takes 1d6 force damage is knocked {@condition prone}" + "The aboleth makes three Tentacle attacks and uses Birth, if available." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d8 + 5}) bludgeoning damage plus 4 ({@damage 1d8}) acid damage and the target must make a saving throw against the aboleth's Infectious Mucus trait." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Birth (Recharge 4-6)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth produces a broodling in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Entrance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the aboleth until the aboleth dies or until it is on a different plane of existence from the target. The charmed target is under the aboleth's control and can't take reactions, and the aboleth and the target can communicate telepathically with each other over any distance.", + "Whenever the charmed target takes damage, the target can repeat the saving throw. On a success, the effect ends. No more than once every 24 hours, the target can also repeat the saving throw when it is at least 1 mile away from the aboleth." ] } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Jet", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage and radius of the area of difficult terrain increase by 1d6 and 5 feet, respectively, for each slot level above 2nd." + "The aboleth spurts out a pall of ink, heavily obscuring a 20-foot-radius sphere of water centred on the aboleth until the start of its next turn. It then moves up to its swimming speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth makes one Tentacle attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Suction Drain (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth attempts to grapple one creature within 10 feet of it with a special tentacle. A creature charmed by the aboleth automatically fails this contested check. If the aboleth succeeds, the creature takes 21 ({@damage 6d6}) necrotic damage and the aboleth regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "force" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The aboleth can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The aboleth regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the aboleth's Mother of the Swarm trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 6, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "util", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "force" - }, - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aura of Impurity", - "level": 4, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + "mythic": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Gestate", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth recharges and uses Birth. It must use a different legendary action before it can use this one again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rapid Suction Drain", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth uses its Suction Drain legendary action option. 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If the attack requires that the attacker touch the aboleth (GM's discretion), then the attacker becomes grappled (escape {@dc 15}) on a failed save. While it is grappled, it can't use that limb. If the attack is a bite, then the creature can't speak while it is grappled in this way." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Transitional State", + "entries": [ + "The chrysalis turns into a lesser aboleth broodmother at the start of its fourth turn after becoming a chrysalis, ending any grapples it is a part of." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "Bright light erupts from your form and dazzles those around you For the duration, you emit bright light in a 50-foot radius and dim light for an additional 50 feet Each creature that moves within 10 feet of you for the first time on its turn or that starts its turn there must make a Constitution saving throw On a failure, a creature takes 3d10 radiant damage and is {@condition blinded} until the start of its next turn On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition blinded}" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 4th." + "The chrysalis makes three Sticky Ectoplasm attacks. Each attack must be against a different target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sticky Ectoplasm", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 7} to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) acid damage and the target's speed is reduced by 15 feet until the target uses an action to remove the ectoplasm. 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If the attack requires that the attacker touch the aboleth (GM's discretion), then the attacker becomes grappled (escape {@dc 17}) on a failed save. While it is grappled, it can't use that limb. If the attack is a bite, then the creature can't speak while it is grappled in this way." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Transitional State", + "entries": [ + "The chrysalis turns into an aboleth broodmother at the start of its fourth turn after becoming a chrysalis, ending any grapples it is a part of." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - }, - "concentration": false + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The chrysalis makes three Sticky Ectoplasm attacks. Each attack must be against a different target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sticky Ectoplasm", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 8} to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. {@h}18 ({@damage 3d8 + 5}) acid damage and the target's speed is reduced by 15 feet until the target uses an action to remove the ectoplasm. A creature whose speed is reduced to 0 feet by this effect is restrained (escape {@dc 17})." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You temporarily tangle the Weave around a creature within range that you can see Until the start of your next turn, each time the creature tries to cast a cantrip whilst this spell affects it, it must succeed on a spellcasting ability check against your spell save DC waste its action (but not its spell slot). 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If the attack requires that the attacker touch the aboleth (GM's discretion), then the attacker becomes grappled (escape {@dc 20}) on a failed save. While it is grappled, it can't use that limb. If the attack is a bite, then the creature can't speak while it is grappled in this way." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Transitional State", + "entries": [ + "The chrysalis turns into an aboleth broodmother at the start of its fourth turn after becoming a chrysalis, ending any grapples it is a part of." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "Choose a creature you can see within range Each time the target tries to cast a spell of equal or lower level than this spell, it must succeed on a spellcasting ability check against your spell save DC or waste its action (but not its spell slot)." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you inhibit spells 1 spell level higher for each slot level above 1st." + "The chrysalis makes four Sticky Ectoplasm attacks. Each attack must be against a different target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sticky Ectoplasm", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 12} to hit, range 40/120 ft., one target. {@h}22 ({@damage 3d10 + 6}) acid damage and the target's speed is reduced by 15 feet until the target uses an action to remove the ectoplasm. A creature whose speed is reduced to 0 feet by this effect is restrained (escape {@dc 20})." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Brood_Chrysalis.webp" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "The Brood" + ], + "page": 533 }, { - "name": "Chameleon Skin", - "level": 1, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "name": "Starved Dreamholder", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": "aberration", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 14, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch" + "hp": { + "average": 68, + "formula": "8d10 + 24" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 0, + "condition": "all +5 ft. in dreamscape" + }, + "fly": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "(hover)" } }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "red, yellow, and blue pigment" + "str": 10, + "dex": 12, + "con": 16, + "int": 17, + "wis": 14, + "cha": 15, + "save": { + "int": "+6", + "wis": "+5", + "cha": "+5" }, - "duration": [ + "skill": { + "insight": "+5", + "intimidation": "+5", + "perception": "+8", + "persuasion": "+5" + }, + "immune": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "poison", + "slashing" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "grappled", + "poisoned", + "prone", + "restrained" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 18, + "languages": [ + "Deep Speech", + "Undercommon", + "telepathy 120 ft." + ], + "cr": "7", + "trait": [ { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 10, - "upTo": true - }, - "concentration": true + "name": "Phantasmal Cone", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder's central eye creates an area of phantasmagoric horrors\u2014illusory manifestations unique to each creature\u2014within a 90-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the dreamholder decides which way the cone faces and whether the cone is active. Each creature within the cone at the end of the dreamholder's turn must succeed on a {@dc 14} Intelligence saving throw or take 11 ({@damage 2d10}) psychic damage and become frightened of the dreamholder and the illusions within the area until the end of the dreamholder's next turn.", + "As an affected creature is surrounded by these illusions, the source of its fear is in every direction, rendering it unable to move in any direction while it can see these sources of its fear." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Inconsistent Incoporeality", + "entries": [ + "When the dreamholder takes 5 or more psychic or thunder damage in a single instance, it becomes corporeal until the start of its next turn. While corporeal, it loses its Incorporeal Movement trait; its immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and its immunity to the grappled and restrained conditions." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeal Movement", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the dreamholder fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You imbue a creature you touch with pigment so that its skin, and anything it wears or carries, slowly shifts hues to match its surroundings For the duration, the target can take the Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns, even when only lightly obscured", - "If the target did not move during its last turn, creatures have disadvantage on any Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks made to see the target Creatures who do not rely on sight, such as those with tremorsense, are immune to this effect." + "action": [ + { + "name": "Dreameater", + "entries": [ + "{@atk ms} {@hit 6} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d10 + 3}) psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eye Rays", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder shoots three of the following magical eye rays at random (reroll duplicates), choosing one to three creatures it can see within 120 feet of it:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1. Charm Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 14} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dreamholder for 1 hour, or until the dreamholder harms the target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2. Confusion Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 14} Wisdom saving throw or be afflicted by the confusion spell until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3. Static Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 14} Intelligence saving throw, taking 7 ({@damage 2d6}) psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it rolls a d6 and subtracts the number rolled from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as well as its Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "4. Rot Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 14} Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, its grey matter deteriorates, it takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) necrotic damage, and it has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls it makes until the end of its next turn. On a success it takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "5. Incorporeal Shunt Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 14} Charisma saving throw or become momentarily incorporeal, be pushed up to 15 feet directly away from the dreamholder, and then rematerialise. The creature takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) force damage if it rematerialises inside an object. If the creature rematerialises in another creature's space, both creatures take this damage. The target is then pushed to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "6. Nightmare Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target is assailed by illusory manifestations of its fears. It must make a {@dc 14} Intelligence saving throw, taking 16 ({@damage 3d10}) psychic damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Eye Ray", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st." + "The dreamholder uses one random eye ray." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Teleport", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it. If it is within its lair it doesn't need to see this space to teleport to it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirror (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "Two illusory dreamholders appear within 30 feet of the dreamholder, and the dreamholder can then immediately teleport, switching places with one of the illusory duplicates. Physical interaction with the illusory dreamholder, such as hitting it with an attack, reveals it to be an illusion. A creature can use its action to make a {@dc 14} Intelligence (Investigation) check to inspect one dreamholder within 30 feet of it, determining if it's an illusion on a success. When the dreamholder uses an eye ray, all the illusions fire the same eye rays at the same target, and when it teleports, so too do the illusions. All the illusions disappear at the end of the dreamholder's next turn." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The dreamholder can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dreamholder regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Dreamholders", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Dreamholder.webp" }, - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Dreamholders" + ], + "page": 536 }, { - "name": "Concussion", - "level": 0, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "name": "Dreamholder", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": "aberration", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 17, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 + "hp": { + "average": 136, + "formula": "16d10 + 48" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 0, + "condition": "all +5 ft. in dreamscape" + }, + "fly": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "(hover)" } }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "str": 10, + "dex": 12, + "con": 17, + "int": 19, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 17, + "save": { + "int": "+9", + "wis": "+8", + "cha": "+8" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "skill": { + "insight": "+8", + "intimidation": "+8", + "perception": "+13", + "persuasion": "+8" + }, + "immune": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "poison", + "slashing" ], - "entries": [ - "With a thdoom that can be heard 100 feet away, you cause a sudden increase in the air pressure surrounding a creature you can see within range The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d8 thunder damage and become {@condition deafened} until the start of your next turn", - "This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8)" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "grappled", + "poisoned", + "prone", + "restrained" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "thunder" + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "passive": 23, + "languages": [ + "Deep Speech", + "Undercommon", + "telepathy 120 ft." ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder" - } - }, - { - "name": "Conjure Anomaly", - "level": 5, - "school": "C", - "time": [ + "cr": "14", + "trait": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "minute" + "name": "Phantasmal Cone", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder's central eye creates an area of phantasmagoric horrors\u2014illusory manifestations unique to each creature\u2014within a 120-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the dreamholder decides which way the cone faces and whether the cone is active. Each creature within the cone at the end of the dreamholder's turn must succeed on a {@dc 17} Intelligence saving throw or take 16 ({@damage 3d10}) psychic damage and become frightened of the dreamholder and the illusions within the area until the end of the dreamholder's next turn.", + "As an affected creature is surrounded by these illusions, the source of its fear is in every direction, rendering it unable to move in any direction while it can see these sources of its fear." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Inconsistent Incoporeality", + "entries": [ + "When the dreamholder takes 10 or more psychic or thunder damage in a single instance, it becomes corporeal until the start of its next turn. While corporeal, it loses its Incorporeal Movement trait; its immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and its immunity to the grappled and restrained conditions." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeal Movement", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the dreamholder fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "an aberration component" - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Dreameater", + "entries": [ + "{@atk ms} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}20 ({@damage 3d10 + 4}) psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eye Rays", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder shoots four of the following magical eye rays at random (reroll duplicates), choosing one to four creatures it can see within 120 feet of it:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1. Charm Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dreamholder for 1 hour, or until the dreamholder harms the target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2. Confusion Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or be afflicted by the confusion spell until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3. Static Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 17} Intelligence saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it rolls a d6 and subtracts the number rolled from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as well as its Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "4. Rot Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 17} Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, its grey matter deteriorates, it takes 17 ({@damage 5d6}) necrotic damage, and it has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls it makes until the end of its next turn. On a success it takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "5. Incorporeal Shunt Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Charisma saving throw or become momentarily incorporeal, be pushed up to 20 feet directly away from the dreamholder, and then rematerialise. The creature takes 22 ({@damage 5d8}) force damage if it rematerialises inside an object. If the creature rematerialises in another creature's space, both creatures take this damage. The target is then pushed to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "6. Nightmare Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target is assailed by illusory manifestations of its fears. It must make a {@dc 17} Intelligence saving throw, taking 27 ({@damage 5d10}) psychic damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You call forth an aberration at random from the Anomalies, a distant and bizarre plane Choose an unoccupied space within range An aberration of challenge rating 5 or lower (GM's choice) appears in the space The aberration disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends", - "The aberration is friendly to you and your companions for the duration Roll initiative for the aberration, which has its own turns It obeys any verbal commands that you issue to it (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to the aberration, it defends itself from hostile creatures, but otherwise takes no actions", - "If your concentration is broken, the aberration doesn't disappear Instead, you lose control of the aberration, it becomes hostile towards you and your companions, and it might attack An uncontrolled aberration can't be dismissed by you, and it disappears 1 hour after you summoned it." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Eye Ray", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 5th." + "The dreamholder uses one random eye ray." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Teleport", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it. If it is within its lair it doesn't need to see this space to teleport to it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirror (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "Two illusory dreamholders appear within 30 feet of the dreamholder, and the dreamholder can then immediately teleport, switching places with one of the illusory duplicates. Physical interaction with the illusory dreamholder, such as hitting it with an attack, reveals it to be an illusion. A creature can use its action to make a {@dc 17} Intelligence (Investigation) check to inspect one dreamholder within 30 feet of it, determining if it's an illusion on a success. When the dreamholder uses an eye ray, all the illusions fire the same eye rays at the same target, and when it teleports, so too do the illusions. All the illusions disappear at the end of the dreamholder's next turn." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The dreamholder can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dreamholder regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Dreamholders", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Dreamholder.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Dreamholders" + ], + "page": 537 }, { - "name": "Corrupting Ichor", - "level": 1, - "school": "N", - "time": [ + "name": "Glutted Dreamholder", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": "aberration", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 19, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 + "hp": { + "average": 228, + "formula": "24d10 + 96" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 0, + "condition": "all +10 ft. in dreamscape" + }, + "fly": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "(hover)" } }, - "components": { - "v": false, - "s": true, - "m": "some phlegm" + "str": 10, + "dex": 12, + "con": 18, + "int": 21, + "wis": 17, + "cha": 18, + "save": { + "int": "+12", + "wis": "+10", + "cha": "+11" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "skill": { + "insight": "+10", + "intimidation": "+11", + "perception": "+17", + "persuasion": "+11" + }, + "immune": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "poison", + "slashing" ], - "entries": [ - "You spit a globule of phlegm at one creature within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes 2d8 necrotic damage In addition, until it uses its action to wipe off the phlegm, it takes 1d4 necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns and any hit points regained are reduced by half" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "grappled", + "poisoned", + "prone", + "restrained" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 27, + "languages": [ + "Deep Speech", + "Undercommon", + "telepathy 120 ft." + ], + "cr": "21", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Phantasmal Cone", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage at the end of the target's next turn increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st." + "The dreamholder's central eye creates an area of phantasmagoric horrors\u2014illusory manifestations unique to each creature\u2014within a 150-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the dreamholder decides which way the cone faces and whether the cone is active. Each creature within the cone at the end of the dreamholder's turn must succeed on a {@dc 20} Intelligence saving throw or take 22 ({@damage 4d10}) psychic damage and become frightened of the dreamholder and the illusions within the area until the end of the dreamholder's next turn.", + "As an affected creature is surrounded by these illusions, the source of its fear is in every direction, rendering it unable to move in any direction while it can see these sources of its fear." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Inconsistent Incoporeality", + "entries": [ + "When the dreamholder takes 15 or more psychic or thunder damage in a single instance, it becomes corporeal until the start of its next turn. While corporeal, it loses its Incorporeal Movement trait; its immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and its immunity to the grappled and restrained conditions." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeal Movement", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the dreamholder fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "necrotic" - ], - "spellAttack": [ - "R" - ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "rsak", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "2d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" - } - }, - { - "name": "Daydream", - "level": 1, - "school": "E", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a tiny, four-panelled window" - }, - "duration": [ + "name": "Dreameater", + "entries": [ + "{@atk ms} {@hit 12} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}49 ({@damage 8d10 + 5}) psychic damage." + ] + }, { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Eye Rays", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder shoots five of the following magical eye rays at random (roll a d6 to determine which ray isn't fired), choosing one to five creatures it can see within 120 feet of it:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1. Charm Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dreamholder for 1 hour, or until the dreamholder harms the target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2. Confusion Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or be afflicted by the confusion spell until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3. Static Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 20} Intelligence saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it rolls a d6 and subtracts the number rolled from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as well as its Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "4. Rot Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must make a {@dc 20} Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, its grey matter deteriorates, it takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) necrotic damage, and it has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls it makes until the end of its next turn. On a success it takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "5. Incorporeal Shunt Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma saving throw or become momentarily incorporeal, be pushed up to 30 feet directly away from the dreamholder, and then rematerialise. The creature takes 36 ({@damage 8d8}) force damage if it rematerialises inside an object. If the creature rematerialises in another creature's space, both creatures take this damage. The target is then pushed to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "6. Nightmare Ray", + "entries": [ + "The target is assailed by illusory manifestations of its fears. It must make a {@dc 20} Intelligence saving throw, taking 44 ({@damage 8d10}) psychic damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You float some mildly distracting thoughts into the mind of a humanoid you can see within range The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks (taking a -5 penalty to its passive {@skill Perception} as a result of this disadvantage) until the spell ends. A creature immune to being {@condition charmed} is unaffected by this spell.", - "A creature that succeeds on the saving throw by 5 or more is aware that an attempt was made to influence it with magic Otherwise, the creature remains unaware of the magic that affected it." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Eye Ray", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st, or you can extend the range of the spell by 30 feet for each slot level above 1st." + "The dreamholder uses one random eye ray." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Teleport", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it. If it is within its lair it doesn't need to see this space to teleport to it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirror (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "Two illusory dreamholders appear within 30 feet of the dreamholder, and the dreamholder can then immediately teleport, switching places with one of the illusory duplicates. Physical interaction with the illusory dreamholder, such as hitting it with an attack, reveals it to be an illusion. A creature can use its action to make a {@dc 20} Intelligence (Investigation) check to inspect one dreamholder within 30 feet of it, determining if it's an illusion on a success. When the dreamholder uses an eye ray, all the illusions fire the same eye rays at the same target, and when it teleports, so too do the illusions. All the illusions disappear at the end of the dreamholder's next turn." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The dreamholder can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dreamholder regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Dreamholders", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "wisdom" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Dreamholder.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Dreamholders" ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util" - } + "page": 538 }, { - "name": "Depth Charge", - "level": 3, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "name": "Sleepwalker", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "humanoid", + "tags": [ + "psyche" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "A" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 12, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } + "hp": { + "average": 27, + "formula": "6d8" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some metamorphic rock" + "speed": { + "walk": 30 }, - "duration": [ + "str": 10, + "dex": 10, + "con": 10, + "int": 14, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 10, + "resist": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ], + "note": "from nonmagical attacks", + "cond": true } ], - "entries": [ - "With a boom that can be heard 300 feet away (or 1000 feet in a liquid), a pulse of thunder ripples out from a point you choose within range Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Constitution saving throw A target takes {@damage 7d6} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one This damage increases to {@damage 9d6} if the affected creature is submerged in a liquid." + "immune": [ + "poison" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "thunder" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "petrified", + "poisoned" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "any two languages" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "cr": "1", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Puppet", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 7d6|3-9|1d6} for each slot level above 3rd." + "While in a dreamholder's lair, the sleepwalker sees what the dreamholder wants it to. A creature can use its action to make a Charisma (Persuasion) check contested by the dreamholder's Charisma (Persuasion) to help the sleepwalker see through the illusion. On a success, the sleepwalker sees through the dreamholder's illusions and can't be beguiled by the dreamholder for the next 24 hours. On a failure, the sleepwalker believes the creature to be a trick, and any further attempts made to persuade it by that creature automatically fail for the next 24 hours." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 6, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "7d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The sleepwalker makes two melee attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Phantom Fist", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d10 + 2}) psychic damage." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "group": [ + "The Dreamers" + ], + "page": 539 }, { - "name": "Food Coma", - "level": 3, - "school": "E", - "meta": { - "ritual": true + "name": "Horror", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "humanoid", + "tags": [ + "psyche" + ] }, - "time": [ + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "C", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "minute" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 - } + "hp": { + "average": 52, + "formula": "8d8 + 16" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a turkey drumstick and a cranberry-coloured ruby worth at least 50 gp, both of which the spell consumes" + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 30, + "condition": "all +5 ft. in dreamscape" + } }, - "duration": [ + "str": 13, + "dex": 14, + "con": 15, + "int": 18, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 8, + "resist": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ], + "note": "from nonmagical attacks", + "cond": true } ], - "entries": [ - "You crush a ruby into dust, sprinkling it over a turkey drumstick, which wafts with an alluring aroma. A willing creature that entirely consumes the meat of this drumstick falls asleep and is {@condition unconscious} for 1 hour, drowning out the sound of relatives asking whether they have a boyfriend yet or when they expect to have babies", - "You can only be woken early by taking damage or by a {@spell greater restoration} or {@spell wish} spell At the end of the hour, you wake feeling refreshed and have all of your hit points restored If you are woken prematurely, the spell ends with no effect and you are grumpy." + "immune": [ + "poison" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "petrified", + "poisoned" + ], + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "any two languages" + ], + "cr": "3", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Broken Mind", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you may enchant an additional turkey drumstick (and hence affect one additional creature) for each slot level above 3rd.." + "If the horror is the target of a greater restoration spell or more powerful restorative magic, it sees through the dreamholder's illusions and can't be beguiled by the dreamholder for the next 24 hours." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Slow Fall", + "entries": [ + "While in a dreamscape, a horror is constantly under the effects of the feather fall spell." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The horror makes three attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Phantom Fist", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 6} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}9 ({@damage 1d10 + 4}) psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Horrifying Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Each creature within 60 feet of the horror that can see it must succeed on a {@dc 14} Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to this horror's Horrifying Appearance for the next 24 hours." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Horror.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "The Dreamers" + ], + "page": 540 }, { - "name": "Frogskin", - "level": 4, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "name": "Phantasm", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "humanoid", + "tags": [ + "psyche" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "C", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 17, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self", - "amount": 0 + "hp": { + "average": 97, + "formula": "13d8 + 39" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 30, + "condition": "all +10 ft. in dreamscape" + }, + "fly": { + "number": 40, + "condition": "(hover)" } }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some frogspawn" + "str": 13, + "dex": 14, + "con": 16, + "int": 20, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 6, + "save": { + "int": "+8" }, - "duration": [ + "vulnerable": [ + "psychic", + "thunder" + ], + "immune": [ + "poison", { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "immune": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ], + "note": "from nonmagical attacks", + "cond": true } ], - "entries": [ - "You morph your skin and clothing into that of a slimy, poisonous frog Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach On a hit, the target takes {@damage 3d10} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} until the end of your next turn Until the spell ends, you can use an action on each of your subsequent turns to make this attack again", + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "petrified", + "poisoned" + ], + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "any two languages" + ], + "cr": "7", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Slimy", + "name": "Displacement", "entries": [ - "For the duration, you have advantage on checks and saves made to avoid being {@condition grappled} or {@condition restrained}, and disadvantage on any attempts you make to grapple a target Each creature grappling you, or that you are grappling, must make a Constitution saving throw at the start of each of its turns, taking {@damage 3d10} poison damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success" + "The phantasm projects a magical illusion that makes it appear to be standing near its actual location, causing attack rolls against it to have disadvantage. Creatures with truesight ignore this trait. If it is hit by an attack, this trait is disrupted until the end of its next turn. This trait is also disrupted while the phantasm is incapacitated or has a speed of 0 feet." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeal Movement", + "entries": [ + "The phantasm can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" - ], - "spellAttack": [ - "M" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, both damages increase by {@scaledamage 3d10|4-9|1d10} for each slot level above 4th." + "The phantasm makes four attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Phantom Fist", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Horrifying Visage (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "Each creature within 60 feet of the phantasm that can see it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. If the save fails by 5 or more, the target also ages 1d4 × 10 years. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to this phantasm's Horrifying Visage for the next 24 hours. The aging effect can be reversed with a greater restoration spell, but only within 24 hours of it occurring." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "msak", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d10", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d10", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Phantasm.webp" }, - "miscTags": [ - "ADV" - ] + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "The Dreamers" + ], + "page": 541 }, { - "name": "Dreamwalk", - "level": 2, - "school": "E", - "meta": { - "ritual": true - }, - "time": [ + "name": "Faerie-o'-Fire", + "size": [ + "T" + ], + "type": "fey", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "C", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 19 } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 22, + "formula": "9d4" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a tiny dreamcatcher" + "speed": { + "fly": { + "number": 50, + "condition": "(hover)" + } }, - "duration": [ + "str": 1, + "dex": 28, + "con": 10, + "int": 13, + "wis": 14, + "cha": 17, + "resist": [ + "acid", + "cold", + "fire", + "lightning", + "necrotic", + "thunder", { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 24, - "upTo": false - } + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ], + "note": "from nonmagical attacks", + "cond": true } ], - "entries": [ - "Choose up to ten willing creatures you can see within range For the duration, they gain the ability to lucidly dream whenever they sleep While lucid dreaming, a creature always knows if the {@spell dream} spell is being used to target it In addition, when you cast this spell, each creature affected by it can choose to instantly fall asleep, even if that creature has a trait that normally prevents it from being magically put to sleep (such as elves' Fey Ancestry)" + "immune": [ + "radiant", + "poison" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Eelskin", - "level": 2, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "bonus" - } + "conditionImmune": [ + "blinded", + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "grappled", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "poisoned", + "prone", + "restrained", + "unconscious" ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some jellied eel" - }, - "duration": [ + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 12, + "languages": [ + "Sylvan" + ], + "cr": "2", + "trait": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Bright", + "entries": [ + "When the faerie-o'-fire isn't invisible, it sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ephemeral", + "entries": [ + "The faerie-o'-fire can't wear or carry anything." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeal Movement", + "entries": [ + "The faerie-o'-fire can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You cause the skin of a willing creature you touch to produce a slimy, electrified mucous. The creature's unarmed strikes and natural weapon attacks become magical for the duration of the spell. The first time the creature hits with an unarmed strike or an attack using a natural weapon on its turn, it deals an additional {@damage 1d8} lightning damage as the stored lightning discharges", + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Slimy", + "name": "Solar Flare", "entries": [ - "For the duration, the creature has advantage on checks and saves made to avoid being {@condition grappled} or {@condition restrained}, and disadvantage on any attempts you make to grapple another creature" + "{@atk ms} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}9 ({@damage 2d8}) radiant damage. Until the end of the creature's next turn, the creature sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet, attack rolls against the creature have advantage, and the creature can't benefit from being invisible." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Invisibility", + "entries": [ + "The faerie-o'-fire magically turns invisible until it attacks or uses its Consume Life, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell)." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "bonus": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Consume Life", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 per two slot levels above 2nd." + "As a bonus action, the faerie-o'-fire can target one creature it can see within 5 feet of it that has 0 hit points and is still alive. The target must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw against this magic or die. 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A creature whose space it enters must make a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 6 ({@damage 1d12}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and pushes the brute back to the space from which it moved. While the brute occupies the space of a creature it knocked prone in this way, the creature is grappled (escape {@dc 13}). Until this grapple ends, it is restrained." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rampage (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The brute moves up to its speed and can move through the spaces of creatures one or more size categories smaller than it. Each creature whose space it moves through must make a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw, taking 9 ({@damage 2d8}) bludgeoning damage and being knocked prone on a failure, or taking half as much damage and not being knocked prone on a success. A creature can be affected by this action no more than once per turn." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "Choose a willing creature you can see within range; it ceases to heed the pained calls of its body, needing neither food nor water to exist. An affected creature ignores the effects of {@condition exhaustion}, the {@condition poisoned} condition, and cannot be {@condition incapacitated}, {@condition stunned}, {@condition paralysed}, or fall {@condition unconscious}. 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On a success, the creature takes half as much damage, you don’t learn anything, and the spell ends The spell also ends if the target is ever outside the spell’s range.", + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 13, + "cr": "2", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "1", + "name": "Cunning Action", "entries": [ - "The creature's name" + "The duskcap can take a bonus action on each of its turns in combat. 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The duskcap dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." ] - }, + } + ], + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "4", + "name": "Spike", "entries": [ - "The creature's condition immunities" + "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}5 ({@damage 1d4 + 3}) piercing damage." ] - }, + } + ], + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "5", + "name": "Flanking Strike", "entries": [ - "The creature's damage vulnerabilities, resistances, and immunities" + "The duskcap moves up to 20 feet and makes one attack with its Spike." ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "6", + "name": "Spike Storm (Costs 2 Actions)", "entries": [ - "The creature's skill and saving throw proficiencies" + "The duskcap fires a torrent of spikes in either a 20-foot cone or in a 10-foot sphere centred on it. Each other creature in the area must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 ({@damage 4d6}) piercing damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "psychic" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "intelligence" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "variant": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "type": "variant", + "name": "No Legendary Actions", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the initial and ongoing damage increases by {@scaledamage 4d10|3-9|1d10} and {@scaledamage 4d10|3-9|1d6,} respectively, for each slot level above 3rd." + "In scenarios other than The Veiled Lady monster hunt, you may wish to use these hyphans without their legendary actions. If you do so, the brutes' and duskcaps' CRs change as follows (the Sporeslinger's CR stays the same):", + "Without legendary actions, the Decrepit Hyphan Duskcap's challenge rating is 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, + "entries": [ + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d10", - "damage.parts.0.0": "4d10", - "damage.parts.0.1": "psychic" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Duskcap.webp" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 553 }, { - "name": "Fixit", - "level": 1, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "name": "Hyphan Duskcap", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "minute" + "ac": 16, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 - } + "hp": { + "average": 91, + "formula": "14d8 + 28" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "adhesive tape with ducks drawn on it" + "speed": { + "walk": 35 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 10, - "upTo": false - } - } + "str": 11, + "dex": 19, + "con": 14, + "int": 10, + "wis": 17, + "cha": 12, + "skill": { + "stealth": "+7", + "perception": "+6" + }, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "entries": [ - "You imbue a broken item no larger than 20 feet in any dimension with pure belief For the duration, the item is whole once more In addition, if you were familiar with the item's magical function (GM's discretion) and its rarity was no higher than common, the item regains its magical properties for the duration" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 16, + "cr": "5", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Cunning Action", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the rarity of the item that can regain its magical properties increases to uncommon (3rd level), rare (5th level), very rare (7th level), or legendary (9th level)." + "The duskcap can take a bonus action on each of its turns in combat. This action can be used only to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sneak Attack (1/Turn)", + "entries": [ + "The duskcap deals an extra 10 ({@damage 3d6}) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the duskcap that isn't incapacitated and the duskcap doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 10 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the duskcap has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The duskcap dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Flare", - "level": 0, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Spike", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}6 ({@damage 1d4 + 4}) piercing damage." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Flanking Strike", + "entries": [ + "The duskcap moves up to 20 feet and makes one attack with its Spike." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spike Storm (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The duskcap fires a torrent of spikes in either a 20-foot cone or in a 10-foot sphere centred on it. Each other creature in the area must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) piercing damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." + ] } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a strip of magnesium" - }, - "duration": [ + ], + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." + ], + "variant": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "type": "variant", + "name": "No Legendary Actions", + "entries": [ + "In scenarios other than The Veiled Lady monster hunt, you may wish to use these hyphans without their legendary actions. If you do so, the brutes' and duskcaps' CRs change as follows (the Sporeslinger's CR stays the same):", + "Without legendary actions, the Hyphan Duskcap's challenge rating is 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, + "entries": [ + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You launch a pulse of radiant energy at a target within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d8} radiant damage On a critical hit, the target is covered in glittering mystical light, granting advantage on attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn", - "Alternatively, you can launch the pulse at a point in the air within range where it slowly falls towards the ground. Until the end of your next turn, the flare sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet", - "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d8}, and the radius of the bright and dim light increases by 10 feet, when you reach 5th level ({@damage 2d8}, 30 feet), 11th level ({@damage 3d8}, 40 feet), and 17th level ({@damage 4d8}, 50 feet)." + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Duskcap.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } + "page": 554 + }, + { + "name": "Vigorous Hyphan Duskcap", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "radiant" - ], - "spellAttack": [ - "R" + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "rsak", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "radiant" - } - }, - { - "name": "Flipperform", - "level": 1, - "school": "BM", - "meta": { - "ritual": true - }, - "time": [ + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 17, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 127, + "formula": "17d8 + 51" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a fish's fin" + "speed": { + "walk": 35 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } - } + "str": 11, + "dex": 21, + "con": 16, + "int": 10, + "wis": 19, + "cha": 13, + "skill": { + "stealth": "+8", + "perception": "+7" + }, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "entries": [ - "You change the morphology of a willing creature within range. 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The duskcap dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "With an exhalation, fungal spores waft their way towards a point within range Each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become cursed until the spell ends", - "An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns (after the effects of this spell have triggered), ending the effect on itself on a success.", - "When you cast the spell, choose one of the following fungi to grow on the cursed creatures:", + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Amanita Rotgut", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "The creature immediately takes {@damage 2d6} poison damage and becomes {@condition poisoned} While {@condition poisoned} in this way, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} poison damage at the end of each of its subsequent turns" + "The duskcap makes two attacks with its Spike." ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Necrotising Zygomycosis", + "name": "Spike", "entries": [ - "The creature immediately takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage, and takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns" + "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d4 + 5}) piercing damage." ] - }, + } + ], + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Psilocybin Quickitrippiae", + "name": "Flanking Strike", "entries": [ - "The creature begins 'tripping' It must roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each of its turns On a 1 the creature doesn't move or take actions this turn" + "The duskcap moves up to 20 feet and makes one attack with its Spike." ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Paralysing Mucorales", + "name": "Spike Storm (Costs 2 Actions)", "entries": [ - "At the end of each of the creature's turns, it becomes {@condition stunned} until the start of its next turn If the creature failed its previous saving throw against this spell by 5 or more, it is {@condition paralysed} instead" + "The duskcap fires a torrent of spikes in either a 20-foot cone or in a 10-foot sphere centred on it. Each other creature in the area must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) piercing damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success." ] - }, + } + ], + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." + ], + "variant": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Raging Henbane", + "type": "variant", + "name": "No Legendary Actions", "entries": [ - "The creature becomes {@condition charmed} by you and must use its reaction at the start of each of its turns to make one weapon attack against a randomly determined creature within its reach/range other than you" + "In scenarios other than The Veiled Lady monster hunt, you may wish to use these hyphans without their legendary actions. If you do so, the brutes' and duskcaps' CRs change as follows (the Sporeslinger's CR stays the same):", + "Without legendary actions, the Vigorous Hyphan Duskcap's challenge rating is 5." ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Veiled Lady", + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, "entries": [ - "The creature's vision darkens to a pinhole; the creature has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, and ranged attacks have advantage against the creature" + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Duskcap.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 554 + }, + { + "name": "Decrepit Hyphan Sporeslinger", + "size": [ + "S" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 12 + } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "hp": { + "average": 33, + "formula": "6d6 + 12" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 25 + }, + "str": 10, + "dex": 14, + "con": 14, + "int": 13, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 16, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 10, + "cr": "1", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Sorcery Points", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage of Amanita Rotgut and Necrotising Zygomycosis increases by {@scaledamage 2d6|4-9|1d6} and {@scaledamage 2d8|4-9|1d8}, respectively, for each slot level above 4th When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can choose two different fungi to grow on affected targets instead of one." + "The sporeslinger has 3 sorcery points. It regains all its spent sorcery points when it finishes a long rest. It can spend its sorcery points on the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quickened Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that has a casting time of 1 action, it can spend 2 sorcery points to change the casting time to 1 bonus action for this casting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Twinned Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that targets only one creature and doesn't have a range of self, it can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 5 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the sporeslinger has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 4.5, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save" - } - }, - { - "name": "Gravity Repulsion", - "level": 4, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "spellcasting": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The sporeslinger is a 3rd-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 13}, {@hit 5} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@b {@spell chill touch}}", + "{@spell mage hand}", + "{@spell mending}", + "{@b {@spell poison spray}}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@spell charm person}", + "{@b {@spell corrupting ichor|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell shield}}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "sphere", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 20 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Sporestaff", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 2} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}3 ({@damage 1d6}) bludgeoning damage. Hit or miss, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the sporeslinger and its hyphan allies until the end of the sporeslinger's next turn." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You emit waves of gravitational energy, distorting the trajectories of incoming projectiles and making movement difficult. For the duration, ranged weapon attacks made against you have disadvantage In addition, the area within 20 feet of you is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that you can see", + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gravity Pulse", + "name": "Smokescreen", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can create a gravity pulse, forcing one Huge or smaller creature of your choice that you can see within 20 feet of you to make a Strength saving throw On a failure the creature is pushed 10 feet in a direction of your choice and falls {@condition prone} taking {@damage 3d6} force damage" + "The sporeslinger shakes its staff, creating a 5-foot-diameter sphere of black smoke centred on it that heavily obscures the area. It then moves up to its speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rage Spores (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger blows a plume of spores in a 20-foot cone. Each non-hyphan creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to make a weapon attack against a randomly determined, non-hyphan creature within its reach/range." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "force" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the sporeslinger choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "variant": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|4-9|1d6} the radius of the difficult terrain increases by 5 feet, and the range gravity pulse increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 4th." + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "force" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Sporeslinger.webp" }, - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 555 }, { - "name": "Gravity Smash", - "level": 5, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "name": "Hyphan Sporeslinger", + "size": [ + "S" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 14, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 120 - } + "hp": { + "average": 91, + "formula": "14d6 + 42" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "speed": { + "walk": 25 }, - "duration": [ + "str": 12, + "dex": 16, + "con": 16, + "int": 13, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 19, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 10, + "cr": "5", + "trait": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Sorcery Points", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger has 7 sorcery points. It regains all its spent sorcery points when it finishes a long rest. It can spend its sorcery points on the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quickened Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that has a casting time of 1 action, it can spend 2 sorcery points to change the casting time to 1 bonus action for this casting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Twinned Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that targets only one creature and doesn't have a range of self, it can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 10 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the sporeslinger has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You strike the ground, choosing a point you can see within range to begin accumulating gravity A 40-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centred on that point becomes difficult terrain until the start of your next turn When the spell ends, the gravity reaches a critical magnitude, smashing all creatures in the cylinder downwards; each creature in the area must make a Strength saving throw If the spell ends before the start of your next turn, then, on a failed saving throw, a creature takes {@damage 4d10} force damage and is knocked {@condition prone} If the spell ends at the start of your next turn, this spell deals {@damage 8d10} force damage instead On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" + "spellcasting": [ + { + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The sporeslinger is a 7th-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 15}, {@hit 7} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@spell charm person}", + "{@b {@spell chill touch}}", + "{@b {@spell corrupting ichor|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell mage hand}", + "{@spell mending}" + ], + "daily": { + "3e": [ + "{@b {@spell shield}}", + "{@b {@spell mirror image}}" + ], + "2e": [ + "{@b {@spell haste}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@b {@spell blight}}", + "{@b {@spell hypnotic pattern}}{@sup c}" + ] }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "force" + "ability": "cha", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] + } ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "action": [ + { + "name": "Sporestaff", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}4 ({@damage 1d6 + 1}) bludgeoning damage. Hit or miss, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the sporeslinger and its hyphan allies until the end of the sporeslinger's next turn." + ] + } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Smokescreen", "entries": [ - "hen you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, both damage values increase by {@scaledamage 4d10|5-9|1d10} for each slot level above 5th." + "The sporeslinger shakes its staff, creating a 5-foot-diameter sphere of black smoke centred on it that heavily obscures the area. It then moves up to its speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rage Spores (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger blows a plume of spores in a 25-foot cone. Each non-hyphan creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to make a weapon attack against a randomly determined, non-hyphan creature within its reach/range." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 12, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "cylinder", - "damage.versatile": "8d10", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d10", - "damage.parts.0.0": "4d10", - "damage.parts.0.1": "force" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Howl", - "level": 0, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the sporeslinger choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." + ], + "variant": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, + "entries": [ + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "sphere", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 1000 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": false + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Sporeslinger.webp" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" ], - "entries": [ - "You utter a bestial, magically-augmented howl that can be heard for 1000 feet The howl can manifest as any animal call you've heard, such as the screech of a hawk or trumpet of an elephant Choose one creature with whom you are familiar as the recipient: if it can hear your howl, it understands your meaning and can respond in a likewise manner", - "Creatures other than your recipient that hear the howl and that are under the effects of the {@spell comprehend languages} spell or similar magic, or that can understand beasts, can understand the howl's meaning Otherwise, the howl is unintelligible to creatures that can hear it" + "page": 556 + }, + { + "name": "Vigorous Hyphan Sporeslinger", + "size": [ + "S" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Humperdink's Halitosis", - "level": 1, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "cone", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 15 - } + "hp": { + "average": 117, + "formula": "18d6 + 54" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "speed": { + "walk": 25 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You belch forward acidic fumes, afflicting those in a 15-foot cone before you The fumes spread around corners All creatures in the area must make a Constitution saving throw, taking {@damage 3d4} acid damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success", - "The fumes linger until the end of your next turn or until dispersed by a moderate or stronger wind Any creature ending its turn in the area must make a Constitution saving throw, taking {@damage 3d4} acid damage, taking half as much damage on a success" + "str": 12, + "dex": 18, + "con": 17, + "int": 15, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 22, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "acid" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "passive": 10, + "cr": "8", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Sorcery Points", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d4|1-9|1d4} for each slot level above 1st." + "The sporeslinger has 11 sorcery points. It regains all its spent sorcery points when it finishes a long rest. It can spend its sorcery points on the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quickened Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that has a casting time of 1 action, it can spend 2 sorcery points to change the casting time to 1 bonus action for this casting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Twinned Spell", + "entries": [ + "When the sporeslinger casts a spell that targets only one creature and doesn't have a range of self, it can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 15 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the sporeslinger has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 4.5, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "cone", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d4", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d4", - "damage.parts.0.1": "acid" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Incorporeality", - "level": 5, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "spellcasting": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The sporeslinger is an 11th-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@spell charm person}", + "{@b {@spell chill touch}}", + "{@spell mage hand}", + "{@spell mending}", + "{@b {@spell mirror image}}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}" + ], + "daily": { + "3e": [ + "{@b {@spell haste}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell hypnotic pattern}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell shield}}" + ], + "2e": [ + "{@b {@spell blight}}", + "{@b {@spell polymorph}}{@sup c}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@b {@spell dominate person}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell insect plague}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell lungburst|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 + "action": [ + { + "name": "Sporestaff", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}4 ({@damage 1d6 + 1}) bludgeoning damage. Hit or miss, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the sporeslinger and its hyphan allies until the end of the sporeslinger's next turn." + ] } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + ], + "legendary": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Smokescreen", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger shakes its staff, creating a 5-foot-diameter sphere of black smoke centred on it that heavily obscures the area. It then moves up to its speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rage Spores (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger blows a plume of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each non-hyphan creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to make a weapon attack against a randomly determined, non-hyphan creature within its reach/range." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You touch a willing creature, causing it, and everything it is wearing and carrying, to become translucent At the start of each of the target's turns for the duration, it can choose to become incorporeal (no action required). When it does so, it has advantage on {@skill Stealth} checks; it gains resistance to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and it can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain until the end of its turn. If the target ends its turn inside an object, it is shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, taking {@damage 1d10} force damage for every 5 feet it is shunted" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The fungal guardians (brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the sporeslinger choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of the turn of the guardian with the highest initiative." ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "variant": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "type": "variant", + "name": "Teamwork Trio", + "page": 557, "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot level of 7th level or higher, you can choose to increase the spell's duration, or the number of targets, for each slot level above 6th If you choose duration, the duration increases in increments to 10 minutes (7th level), 1 hour (8th level), or 8 hours (9th level). If you choose to increase the number of targets, the number increases by 1 for each slot level." + "A brute, duskcap, and sporeslinger that bore an especially close connection pre-hyphanation can bring the experience of that teamwork into the hyphan colony. Such individuals often form teams of three, acting in concert to strike more often, and perform feats that lone hyphans cannot." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Hyphan_Sporeslinger.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 557 }, { - "name": "Inequality", - "level": 2, - "school": "E", - "time": [ + "name": "Swarm Spawner Fungus", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": "plant", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 11, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 75, + "formula": "10d10 + 20" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "drop of blood and water, mixed" + "speed": { + "walk": 5 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "str": 10, + "dex": 2, + "con": 14, + "int": 1, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 1, + "save": { + "con": "+4" + }, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "entries": [ - "You twist the fates of two creatures you can see, both of whom must be within range Choose one target to favour and one to disfavour The disfavoured target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or the following effects occur:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Whenever the favoured target makes an attack roll or saving throw before the spell ends, the favoured target can roll a {@dice d4} and add the number rolled to the attack or saving throw.", - "Whenever the disfavoured target makes an attack roll or saving throw before the spell ends, the disfavoured target must roll a {@dice d4} and subtract the number rolled from the attack or saving throw.", - "The disfavoured target's speed is halved, whilst the favoured target's speed increases by half." - ] - }, - "These effects end for the pair if either of the target pair is knocked {@condition unconscious} killed, or the spell ends While under the influence of this spell, a favoured target can't benefit from the {@spell bless} spell, and a disfavoured target can't be afflicted by the {@spell bane} spell" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "frightened", + "prone", + "restrained" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" + "senses": [ + "tremorsense 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius)" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "passive": 10, + "cr": "0", + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Spawn Swarm (Recharge 5-6)", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can link two other creatures, favouring one, and disfavouring the other, for each two slot levels above 2nd." + "The fungus spawns a swarm of pufflings in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Swarm_Spawner_Fungus.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 558 }, { - "name": "Influenza", - "level": 3, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "name": "Swarm of Pufflings", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "swarmSize": "T" + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 12 } ], - "range": { - "type": "cone", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 60, + "formula": "8d8 + 24" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some pollen" + "speed": { + "walk": 30, + "burrow": 15 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "mniute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "str": 9, + "dex": 14, + "con": 16, + "int": 4, + "wis": 8, + "cha": 3, + "save": { + "con": "+5" + }, + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "necrotic", + "piercing", + "slashing" ], - "entries": [ - "With a mighty sneeze that can be heard up to 300 feet away, you blast forth a 30-foot cone of phlegm, bad breath, and viral pathogens Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 3d6} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for the duration On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition poisoned} A {@condition poisoned} creature can make a Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success", - "Whilst {@condition poisoned} in this way, a creature must roll a {@dice d12} at the start of each of its turns On a 3 or lower, it is racked by a coughing fit and becomes {@condition incapacitated} until the start of its next turn Each creature within 5 feet of a creature when it becomes {@condition incapacitated} in this way must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or also become {@condition poisoned} in this way for the spell's duration" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "frightened", + "grappled", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "prone", + "restrained", + "stunned" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" + "senses": [ + "tremorsense 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius)" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" + "passive": 10, + "cr": "2", + "trait": [ + { + "name": "False Appearance", + "entries": [ + "While the swarm remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary patch of fungus." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sporeburst", + "entries": [ + "When the swarm takes bludgeoning, force, piercing, slashing, or thunder damage, it releases puffs of necrotic spores. Each creature within 5 feet of it must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking 13 ({@damage 3d8}) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Swarm", + "entries": [ + "The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny mushroom. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points." + ] + } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Detonate", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|3-9|1d6} and the value a {@condition poisoned} creature must roll on the {@dice d12} to cause a coughing fit increases by 1 for each slot level above 3rd." + "The swarm takes 7 ({@damage 2d6}) slashing damage that can't be reduced in any way and releases a plume of spores. Each creature within 5 feet of it must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking 13 ({@damage 3d8}) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 9, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "cone", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Swarm_of_Pufflings.webp" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 558 }, { - "name": "Initiative", - "level": 1, - "school": "E", - "time": [ + "name": "Lesser Veiled Lady", + "size": [ + "H" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "reaction" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 66, + "formula": "7d12 + 21" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a coffee bean" + "speed": { + "walk": 30, + "burrow": 30, + "climb": 30 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "str": 12, + "dex": 16, + "con": 17, + "int": 14, + "wis": 15, + "cha": 14, + "skill": { + "deception": "+4", + "insight": "+4", + "perception": "+4" + }, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "entries": [ - "As a reaction when initiative is rolled, choose a willing creature you can see within range; it begins to subtly jitter as its pupils dilate. If the target is surprised, it is no longer surprised, and takes its turn on the first round as normal If the target is not surprised, it gains advantage on the initiative roll that prompted this spell" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft.", + "tremorsense 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 14, + "languages": [ + "Communication Spores", + "telepathy 120 ft." + ], + "cr": "4", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Communication Spores", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher you may target one additional creature for each spell slot above 1st." + "The Veiled Lady's telepathy extends throughout its lair. It communicates using images and emotion." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (2/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the Veiled Lady fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mycelial Form", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check, and can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 5 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the Veiled Lady has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The Veiled Lady dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Lungburst", - "level": 6, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady uses either its Infectious Spores or Shackles of Pain, if available, then makes a Halluciwhip attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Halluciwhip", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 3d4 + 3}) slashing damage plus 3 ({@damage 1d6}) poison damage and the target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infectious Spores (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady exhales a cloud of spores at a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or become afflicted by the fungal infection* spell for 1 minute. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shackles of Pain (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady exhales a cloud of spores at a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw or become afflicted by the shackles of pain* spell. The Veiled Lady can have only one creature afflicted by Shackles of Pain at a time." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "bonus": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "name": "Detritivore", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, the Veiled Lady can target one Small or larger corpse not under the effects of the gentle repose spell within 15 feet of it, draining it of its essence and regaining 10 ({@damage 3d6}) hit points. Once a corpse has been targeted by this feature, it becomes desiccated and can't be targeted again." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You cause rapid and unpredictable changes in the internal air pressure of a creature you can see, rupturing its breathing apparatus The creature must make a Constitution saving throw A creature that is holding its breath makes this saving throw with disadvantage On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 7d6} thunder damage, {@damage 7d6} necrotic damage, and immediately begins suffocating. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and does not begin suffocating. A creature suffocating in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, stopping suffocating on a success", - "A creature that does not need to breathe is immune to the effects of this spell. A {@spell greater restoration}, {@spell heal}, or {@spell wish} spell can restore a creature's ability to breathe, and end its suffocation" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "thunder", - "necrotic" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Hyphal Tether", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the thunder and necrotic damage both increase by {@scaledamage 7d6|6-9|1d6} for each slot level above 6th." + "Tendrils of grasping hyphae burst from the ground, grabbing at one creature the Veiled Lady can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape {@dc 13}). Until this grapple ends, that creature is restrained." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mycelial Reconstitution", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady dissolves into mycelia, ending any grapples or restraining effects to which it is currently subjected, and reappears in an unoccupied space on the ground it can see within 30 feet of it. This does not end grapples created by the Veiled Lady's Hyphal Tether." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Whip", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady makes a Halluciwhip attack." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "7d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder", - "damage.parts.1.0": "7d6", - "damage.parts.1.1": "necrotic" + "legendaryActions": 2, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The Veiled Lady can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Veiled Lady regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Veiled_Lady.webp" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" + ], + "page": 559 }, { - "name": "Magnetite Shard", - "level": 3, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "name": "Veiled Lady", + "size": [ + "H" + ], + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "hyphan" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 16, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } + "hp": { + "average": 138, + "formula": "12d12 + 60" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a piece of magnetite" + "speed": { + "walk": 30, + "burrow": 30, + "climb": 30 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "str": 15, + "dex": 18, + "con": 21, + "int": 15, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 16, + "save": { + "dex": "+9", + "con": "+10", + "wis": "+8" + }, + "skill": { + "deception": "+8", + "insight": "+8", + "perception": "+8" + }, + "immune": [ + "necrotic" ], - "entries": [ - "You fling a supercooled piece of magnetite at a point you can see within range, where it detonates in an explosion of icy, metallic shards Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} cold damage and {@damage 3d6} piercing damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success Creatures made of a ferrous material or wearing ferrous armour have disadvantage on this saving throw" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "cold", - "piercing" + "senses": [ + "darkvision 120 ft.", + "tremorsense 120 ft." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" + "passive": 18, + "languages": [ + "Communication Spores", + "telepathy 120 ft." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "cr": "14", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Communication Spores", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the cold damage increases by {@scaledamage 4d6|3-9|1d6} per slot level above 3rd." + "The Veiled Lady's telepathy extends throughout its lair. It communicates using images and emotion." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the Veiled Lady fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mycelial Form", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check, and can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sun Sickness", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, or if it takes 15 or more radiant damage in a single turn, the Veiled Lady has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The Veiled Lady dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Symbiotic Vigour (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", + "entries": [ + "If the Veiled Lady would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 138 hit points, it gains 138 temporary hit points as beetles, hyphae, and grubs swarm over it, and it recharges its Infectious Spores and Shackles of Pain actions. Additionally, the Veiled Lady can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 18,000 XP (29,500 XP total) for defeating the Veiled Lady after its Symbiotic Vigour activates." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 6, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "4d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "cold", - "damage.parts.1.0": "3d6", - "damage.parts.1.1": "piercing" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Magnetobolt", - "level": 0, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady uses either its Infectious Spores or Shackles of Pain, if available, then makes two Halluciwhip attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Halluciwhip", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 3d4 + 4}) slashing damage plus 10 ({@damage 3d6}) poison damage and the target must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infectious Spores (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady exhales a cloud of spores at a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or become afflicted as by the fungal infection* spell cast at 6th level for 1 minute. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shackles of Pain (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady exhales a cloud of spores at a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Wisdom saving throw or become afflicted by the shackles of pain* spell. The Veiled Lady can have only one creature afflicted by Shackles of Pain at a time." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "bonus": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "name": "Detritivore", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, the Veiled Lady can target one Small or larger corpse not under the effects of the gentle repose spell within 15 feet of it, draining it of its essence and regaining 21 ({@damage 6d6}) hit points. Once a corpse has been targeted by this feature, it becomes desiccated and can't be targeted again." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "A near-invisible pulse of arcanomagnetic energy shoots towards a creature within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d6} force damage and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone} A creature made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour has disadvantage on this saving throw", - "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d6} when you reach 5th level {@damage 2d6} 11th level {@damage 3d6} and 17th level {@damage 4d6}" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "force" + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Hyphal Tether", + "entries": [ + "Tendrils of grasping hyphae burst from the ground, grabbing at one creature the Veiled Lady can see within 30 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape {@dc 18}). Until this grapple ends, that creature is restrained." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mycelial Reconstitution", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady dissolves into mycelia, ending any grapples or restraining effects to which it is currently subjected, and reappears in an unoccupied space on the ground it can see within 30 feet of it. This does not end grapples created by the Veiled Lady's Hyphal Tether." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Whip", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady makes a Halluciwhip attack." + ] + } ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The Veiled Lady can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Veiled Lady regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "spellAttack": [ - "R" + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the Veiled Lady's Symbiotic Vigour has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "rsak", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "1d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "force" - } - }, - { - "name": "Mass Leech", - "level": 3, - "school": "N", - "time": [ + "mythic": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Spore Bloom", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady recharges and uses its Infectious Spores or Shackles of Pain. The Veiled Lady must use a different legendary action before it uses this one again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Whirlwhip (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady flicks its whip in a wide circle. Each creature within 10 feet of the Veiled Lady must make a {@dc 18} Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 ({@damage 4d6}) slashing and 14 ({@damage 4d6}) poison damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "sphere", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 20 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a live leech that has fed on humanoid blood in the past 24 hours" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Veiled_Lady.webp" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Hyphans" ], - "entries": [ - "You drain the life force of those around you, turning their limbs heavy and their bones cold Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw A target takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success The caster regains hit points equal to half the total amount of necrotic damage dealt to Small or larger creatures by this casting of this spell" + "page": 560 + }, + { + "name": "Kobold Mech", + "size": [ + "M" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } + "type": { + "type": "humanoid", + "tags": [ + "kobold" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "necrotic" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "alignment": [ + "L", + "E" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "ac": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 2d8|3-9|1d8} for each slot level above 3rd." + "ac": 18, + "from": [ + "mechsuit" ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 6, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "2d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" + "hp": { + "average": 97, + "formula": "15d8 + 30" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Mechamagic", - "level": 4, - "school": "T", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 + "speed": { + "walk": 40, + "burrow": 20, + "fly": { + "number": 40, + "condition": "(hover)" } }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "adhesive tape with gorillas drawn on it" + "str": 18, + "dex": 16, + "con": 15, + "int": 8, + "wis": 9, + "cha": 10, + "save": { + "dex": "+6" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } - } + "skill": { + "athletics": "+7", + "perception": "+2" + }, + "senses": [ + "darkvision 60 ft." ], - "entries": [ - "You touch one item, instilling it with levels of belief worthy of a kobold and granting it one of the following properties, based on the item type, for the duration. The spell ends if you cast it again", + "passive": 12, + "languages": [ + "Common", + "Draconic" + ], + "cr": "5", + "trait": [ { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Armour", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing this armour gains {@damage 1d4} temporary hit points at the start of each of its turns" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Belt", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing this belt gains a flying speed of 30 feet" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Boots", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing these boots has its walking speed increased by 10 feet and its jump distance tripled" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cloak", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing this cloak has advantage on {@skill Stealth} checks it makes to hide and can hide while only lightly obscured" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gloves", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing these gloves gains a climbing speed equal to its walking speed and can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check Additionally, it has advantage on any ability checks it makes related to grappling" - ] - }, + "name": "Constructed Weakness", + "entries": [ + "The kobold mech has the following flaw:", { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Headwear", - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing this headwear doesn't need to breathe, has advantage on saving throws against being {@condition poisoned} and has resistance to poison damage" + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rustable", + "entry": "If the kobold mech takes 10 or more acid damage in a single turn, it becomes restrained until the end of its next turn." + } ] } ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The kobold mech has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Piloted", + "entries": [ + "The kobold mech is piloted by a kobold. The kobold dies if the kobold mech is reduced to 0 hit points." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Self-Destruct", + "entries": [ + "When the kobold mech is reduced to 0 hit points, its cache of dynamite immediately explodes. Each creature within 20 feet of the kobold must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) thunder damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Multiattacks", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can target one additional item for each slot level above 4th." + "The kobold mech makes two attacks with its Cavitation Drill. It can replace one of these attacks with a Javelin Missile." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cavitation Drill", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 1d10 + 4}) piercing damage plus 7 ({@damage 2d6}) thunder damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Javelin Missile (6/Day)", + "entries": [ + "The kobold mech fires a dynamite-strapped javelin at a point it can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within 5 feet of that point must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) thunder damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Kobold_Mech.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Kobold Constructs" + ], + "page": 562 }, { - "name": "Mireball", - "level": 3, - "school": "C", - "time": [ + "name": "Janky Koboldzilla", + "size": [ + "G" + ], + "type": "construct", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 24, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ], + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 150 - } + "hp": { + "average": 145, + "formula": "10d20 + 40" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a tiny ball of guano and mud" + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" + }, + "burrow": 20 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "A blob of gloopy mud splunks from your pointed finger to a point you choose within range where it splooges with a wet burp into an explosion of sludge Each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Strength saving throw On a failed save a target takes {@damage 3d10} bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} On a successful one, it takes half as much damage and is not knocked {@condition prone}", - "In addition, all surfaces within the area become covered in unpredictably slick and sticky patches of mud for the duration. The first time a creature moves through the muddy the area on its turn it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or fall {@condition prone} A creature moving through the area at half speed doesn't need to make the saving throw" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "str": 20, + "dex": 5, + "con": 19, + "int": 1, + "wis": 3, + "cha": 16, + "save": { + "str": "+9", + "con": "+8", + "cha": "+7" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "bludgeoning" + "immune": [ + "fire", + "poison" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "conditionImmune": [ + "blinded", + "charmed", + "deafened", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "poisoned", + "stunned" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "blindsight 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 6, + "cr": "12", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Apotheosis (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d10|3-9|1d10} for each slot level above 3rd." + "If the koboldzilla would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 145 hit points, it recharges its Dragon Breath, its Dexterity increases to 27 (+8), and its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma increase to 16 (+3). Additionally, all kobold pilots are incinerated in the process, it can't use its Koboldapult legendary action until it finishes a short or long rest, and the koboldzilla can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 8,400 XP (16,800 XP total) for defeating the koboldzilla after its Apotheosis activates." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Constructed Weakness", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has the following flaws:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanothermic Engine", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 10 or more cold damage in a single turn, it can't recharge its Dragon Breath action until the end of its next turn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rustable", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 10 or more acid damage in a single turn, it becomes restrained until the end of its next turn." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immutable Form", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the koboldzilla fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Loose Plating", + "entries": [ + "When the koboldzilla is reduced to 70 hit points or fewer for the first time since it last finished a long rest, it loses some of its armour plating. Its AC is reduced to 18, its walking speed is doubled, and its Dexterity increases to 20 (+5). These effects last until it finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla deals double damage to objects and structures." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 4.5, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d10", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d10", - "damage.parts.0.1": "bludgeoning" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Mortiferous Pulse", - "level": 2, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes two attacks: one with its Gazebo Smash and one with its Tail." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gazebo Smash", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 10 ft., each target within a 5-foot-radius circle. {@h}12 ({@damage 3d4 + 5}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tail", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. {@h}15 ({@damage 3d6 + 5}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragon Breath (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla exhales fire in a 40-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "line", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 50 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a dead animal" - }, - "duration": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "name": "Tail Attack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes one Tail attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Koboldapult (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla fires a cluster of kobolds at a point within 120 feet of the koboldzilla. Each creature within 20 feet of that point must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) piercing damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Additionally, 2 ({@dice 1d4}) kobolds survive this ordeal, and land prone in unoccupied spaces within the area. These kobolds act on initiative count 1." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You summon a bolt of negative energy to stimulate and transmit necrotic pathogens into those that stand before you, decaying their internal viscera Each creature in a 5-foot-wide, 50-foot-long line extending from you must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d8} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "necrotic" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The koboldzilla can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The koboldzilla regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the koboldzilla's Apotheosis trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "mythic": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Takeoff", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d8|2-9|1d8} for each slot level above 2nd." + "The koboldzilla upregulates its arcanothermic engine. Each creature within 15 feet of the koboldzilla must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take 11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) fire damage and be knocked prone. The koboldzilla can then fly up to 60 feet and begin to hover.", + "At the end of the next turn, the koboldzilla lands. Each creature in the space where the koboldzilla lands must make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 ({@damage 4d6 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone and restrained until the koboldzilla moves out of the creature's space. Alternatively, the creature can use an action to make a {@dc 16} Strength (Athletics) check, exiting prone in the nearest unoccupied space on a success. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage, is not knocked prone, and moves to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arcanothermic Overcharge (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla recharges and uses its Dragon Breath." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 15, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "line", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Koboldzilla.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Kobold Constructs" + ], + "page": 563 }, { - "name": "Peppermint Plate", - "level": 1, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "size": [ + "G" + ], + "type": "construct", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 27, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ], + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self", - "amount": 0 - } + "hp": { + "average": 310, + "formula": "20d20 + 100" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "well-chewed peppermint chewing gum" + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" + }, + "burrow": 20 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "str": 23, + "dex": 5, + "con": 21, + "int": 1, + "wis": 3, + "cha": 18, + "save": { + "str": "+13", + "con": "+12", + "cha": "+11" + }, + "immune": [ + "fire", + "poison" ], - "entries": [ - "A protective layer of hot, hard peppermint icing coats you For the duration, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and if a creature hits you with a melee attack, the creature takes {@damage 1d4} fire damage. This damage can trigger no more than once per turn" + "conditionImmune": [ + "blinded", + "charmed", + "deafened", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "poisoned", + "stunned" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "fire" + "senses": [ + "blindsight 120 ft." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "passive": 6, + "cr": "21", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Apotheosis (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the fire damage increases by {@scaledamage 1d4|1-9|1d4} for each slot level above 1st." + "If the koboldzilla would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 310 hit points, it recharges its Dragon Breath, its Dexterity increases to 27 (+8), and its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma increase to 18 (+4). Additionally, all kobold pilots are incinerated in the process, it can't use its Koboldapult legendary action until it finishes a short or long rest, and the koboldzilla can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 33,000 XP (66,000 XP total) for defeating the koboldzilla after its Apotheosis activates." ] - } - ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d4", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d4", - "damage.parts.0.1": "fire" - } - }, - { - "name": "Primal Scent", - "level": 0, - "school": "D", - "time": [ + }, { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "name": "Constructed Weakness", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has the following flaws:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanothermic Engine", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 20 or more cold damage in a single turn, it can't recharge its Dragon Breath action until the end of its next turn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rustable", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 20 or more acid damage in a single turn, it becomes restrained until the end of its next turn." + } + ] + } + ] + }, { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Immutable Form", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the koboldzilla fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Loose Plating", + "entries": [ + "When the koboldzilla is reduce to 165 hit points or fewer for the first time since it last finished a long rest, it loses some of its armour plating. Its AC is reduced to 19, its walking speed is doubled, and its Dexterity increases to 20 (+5). These effects last until it finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla deals double damage to objects and structures." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You inhale deeply, magically enhancing the scents that surround you You have advantage on the next ability check you make that relies on smell, and you can treat a roll of 4 or lower as a 5", - "When you reach higher levels, this spell gives you an increasingly astute ability to identify the source of the scents around you When you reach 5th level, whenever you make an ability check that relies on smell, you can treat a {@dice d20} roll of 7 or lower as an 8 At 11th level, a roll of 10 or lower is treated as an 11, and at 17th level, a roll of 13 or lower is treated as a 14" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - }, - "miscTags": [ - "ADV" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pins & Needles", - "level": 0, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes two attacks: one with its Gazebo Smash and one with its Tail." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gazebo Smash", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 13} to hit, reach 10 ft., each target within a 5-foot-radius circle. {@h}20 ({@damage 4d6 + 6}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tail", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 13} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. {@h}24 ({@damage 4d8 + 6}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragon Breath (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 20} Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 ({@damage 12d6}) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false + "name": "Tail Attack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes one Tail attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Koboldapult (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla fires a cluster of kobolds at a point within 120 feet of the koboldzilla. Each creature within 20 feet of that point must make a {@dc 20} Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 ({@damage 4d6}) piercing damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Additionally, 3 ({@dice 1d4 + 1}) kobolds survive this ordeal, and land prone in unoccupied spaces within the area. These kobolds act on initiative count 1." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "509509Appendix B | SpellsYou momentarily shut down a small part of the nervous system of a creature you can see within range, before overstimulating it and causing crippling pain The creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} psychic damage If the target fails its saving throw by 5 or more, it has disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn as it temporarily loses full control of a part of its body", - "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d8} when you reach 5th level {@damage 2d8} 11th level {@damage 3d8} and 17th level {@damage 4d8}" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The koboldzilla can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The koboldzilla regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "psychic" + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the koboldzilla's Apotheosis trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "mythic": [ + { + "name": "Takeoff", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla upregulates its arcanothermic engine. Each creature within 15 feet of the koboldzilla must succeed on a {@dc 20} Dexterity saving throw or take 12 ({@damage 2d6 + 5}) fire damage and be knocked prone. The koboldzilla can then fly up to 60 feet and begin to hover.", + "At the end of the next turn, the koboldzilla lands. Each creature in the space where the koboldzilla lands must make a {@dc 20} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 19 ({@damage 4d6 + 5}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone and restrained until the koboldzilla moves out of the creature's space. Alternatively, the creature can use an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength (Athletics) check, exiting prone in the nearest unoccupied space on a success. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage, is not knocked prone, and moves to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arcanothermic Overcharge (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla recharges and uses its Dragon Breath." + ] + } ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "psychic" - } + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Koboldzilla.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Kobold Constructs" + ], + "page": 564 }, { - "name": "Preserve", - "level": 2, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "name": "Tuned Koboldzilla", + "size": [ + "G" + ], + "type": "construct", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 30, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ], + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } + "hp": { + "average": 462, + "formula": "28d20 + 168" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some ether" + "speed": { + "walk": { + "number": 20, + "condition": "but see Loose Plating" + }, + "burrow": 20 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 24, - "upTo": false - } - } + "str": 27, + "dex": 5, + "con": 23, + "int": 1, + "wis": 3, + "cha": 20, + "save": { + "str": "+16", + "con": "+14", + "cha": "+13" + }, + "immune": [ + "fire", + "poison" ], - "entries": [ - "With a flare of brilliant octarine light, each creature within a 10-foot-radius sphere centred on a point you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or become soulbound for the duration, its magical essence tied to its physical (or incorporeal) form If a creature dies while soulbound, its magic is bound to its components for 24 hours allowing harvesting to start at any time within this period (see page 87 for the rules on harvesting). Once harvesting starts on a corpse under the effect of this spell, the spell ends for that corpse Creatures possessing robust or more powerful essence (typically, those of CR 7 or higher) automatically succeed on this saving throw" + "conditionImmune": [ + "blinded", + "charmed", + "deafened", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "poisoned", + "stunned" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" + "senses": [ + "blindsight 120 ft." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "passive": 6, + "cr": "27", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Apotheosis (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the strength of the essence possessed by creatures that allows them to automatically succeed on the saving throw increases by one tier for each slot level above 2nd This impacts creatures with potent or more powerful essence (typically CR 12) at 4th level, mythic (typically CR 18) at 6th level, and deific (typically CR 25) at 8th level.." + "If the koboldzilla would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 462 hit points, it recharges its Dragon Breath, its Dexterity increases to 27 (+8), and its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma increase to 20 (+5). Additionally, all kobold pilots are incinerated in the process, it can't use its Koboldapult legendary action until it finishes a short or long rest, and the koboldzilla can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 105,000 XP (210,000 XP total) for defeating the koboldzilla after its Apotheosis activates." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Constructed Weakness", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has the following flaws:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanothermic Engine", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 30 or more cold damage in a single turn, it can't recharge its Dragon Breath action until the end of its next turn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rustable", + "entry": "If the koboldzilla takes 30 or more acid damage in a single turn, it becomes restrained until the end of its next turn." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immutable Form", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the koboldzilla fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Loose Plating", + "entries": [ + "When the koboldzilla is reduce to 231 hit points or fewer for the first time since it last finished a long rest, it loses some of its armour plating. Its AC is reduced to 20, its walking speed is doubled, and its Dexterity increases to 20 (+5). These effects last until it finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla deals double damage to objects and structures." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 3, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save" - } - }, - { - "name": "Protection", - "level": 2, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes three attacks: one with its Dragon Bite, one with its Gazebo Smash, and one with its Tail. It can use Dragon Breath in place of its Dragon Bite." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragon Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}30 ({@damage 4d10 + 8}) piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gazebo Smash", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 10 ft., each target within a 5-foot-radius circle. {@h}26 ({@damage 4d8 + 8}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tail", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. {@h}30 ({@damage 4d10 + 8}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragon Breath (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 ({@damage 18d6}) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a miniature silver shield worth 10 gp, which the spell consumes" - }, - "duration": [ + "legendary": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Tail Attack", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla makes one Tail attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Koboldapult (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla fires a cluster of kobolds at a point within 120 feet of the koboldzilla. Each creature within 20 feet of that point must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) piercing damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Additionally, 4 ({@dice 1d4 + 2}) kobolds survive this ordeal, and land prone in unoccupied spaces within the area. These kobolds act on initiative count 1." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You trace a warding sigil in the air, sending it to slowly circle a willing creature you can see for the next hour Immediately before the target next takes damage, except psychic damage, the ward triggers Until the end of the target's next turn, it has resistance to all damage excluding psychic, including the triggering damage The warding sigil then disappears, and the spell ends on the target" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The koboldzilla can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The koboldzilla regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the koboldzilla's Apotheosis trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." + ], + "mythic": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Takeoff", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you may target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd." + "The koboldzilla upregulates its arcanothermic engine. Each creature within 15 feet of the koboldzilla must succeed on a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw or take 13 ({@damage 2d6 + 6}) fire damage and be knocked prone. The koboldzilla can then fly up to 60 feet and begin to hover.", + "At the end of the next turn, the koboldzilla lands. Each creature in the space where the koboldzilla lands must make a {@dc 22} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 20 ({@damage 4d6 + 6}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone and restrained until the koboldzilla moves out of the creature's space. Alternatively, the creature can use an action to make a {@dc 22} Strength (Athletics) check, exiting prone in the nearest unoccupied space on a success. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage, is not knocked prone, and moves to the nearest unoccupied space." ] - } - ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Power Word Shield", - "level": 7, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + }, { - "number": 1, - "unit": "reaction", - "condition": "which you take when a creature you can see is the target of an attack or spell" + "name": "Arcanothermic Overcharge (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla recharges and uses its Dragon Breath." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": false + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Koboldzilla.webp" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Kobold Constructs" ], - "entries": [ - "With a word, a translucent shield bubbles out from a creature you can see within range Until the end of its next turn, it is immune to all damage types except psychic, it has advantage on all saving throws, and all other power word spells have no effect on it. If the creature is {@condition poisoned} that condition is removed, and if the creature is aflame, the fires are extinguished." + "page": 565 + }, + { + "name": "Mirrormic", + "size": [ + "L" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } + "type": { + "type": "monstrosity", + "tags": [ + "shapechanger" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util" - }, - "miscTags": [ - "ADV" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Riptide", - "level": 2, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "alignment": [ + "N" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 300 - } + "hp": { + "average": 153, + "formula": "18d10 + 54" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "speed": { + "walk": 15 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "str": 18, + "dex": 12, + "con": 17, + "int": 5, + "wis": 13, + "cha": 8, + "skill": { + "stealth": "+7" + }, + "immune": [ + "acid" ], - "entries": [ - "Choose one creature you can see within range that is in at least 2 feet of water and choose a direction Turbulent currents wrap around the creature For the duration, the target must make a Strength saving throw at the start of each of its turns On a failure, it is dragged 30 feet in the direction you chose, and its swimming speed is reduced to 0 feet until the start of its next turn On a success, the creature can move normally until the start of its next turn", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can change the direction of the underwater currents The spell ends early if the creature is ever out of the spell's range, or is no longer in water at least 2 feet deep" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util" - }, - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Shackles of Pain", - "level": 4, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + "passive": 11, + "cr": "6", + "trait": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Adhesive (Object Form Only)", + "entries": [ + "The mirrormic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mirrormic is also grappled by it (escape {@dc 15}). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "False Appearance (Object Form Only)", + "entries": [ + "If the mirrormic is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn't observed the mirrormic move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirrormic is animate." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "The mirrormic has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger", + "entries": [ + "The mirrormic can use its action to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a pair of manacles" - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The mirrormic uses Distort if available, and then makes two melee attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Distort (Object Form Only; Recharge 4-6)", + "entries": [ + "The mirrormic projects a 15-foot cone of distortion until the start of its next turn. Each creature in the area that can see the mirrormic must succeed on {@dc 14} Wisdom saving throw or lose balance and fall prone. A creature that fails by 5 or more is incapacitated until the end of its next turn.", + "Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw. If the creature does so, it can't see the mirrormic until the start of the mirrormic's next turn, when it can avert its eyes again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pseudopod", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) bludgeoning damage. If the mirrormic is in object form, the target is subjected to its Adhesive trait." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) piercing damage plus 9 ({@damage 2d8}) acid damage." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You link the vitality of a willing creature within range\u2014the source\u2014to the psyche of another creature within range\u2014the target The target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or become linked to the source for 1 minute Each time the source takes damage, the target takes psychic damage equal to half the damage the source took If you yourself are the source, the creature takes this damage immediately before you make a Constitution saving throw to maintain your concentration Whenever the target takes damage in this way, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success" + "hasFluff": true, + "group": [ + "Mimics" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "page": 574 + }, + { + "name": "Swarm of Baby Mimics", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": { + "type": "monstrosity", + "tags": [ + "shapechanger" + ], + "swarmSize": "T" }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" + "alignment": [ + "N" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Shielding Word", - "level": 2, - "school": "A", - "time": [ + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "reaction", - "condition": "which you take when a creature within range that you can see is hit by an attack by an attacker you can see or fails a Strength or Dexterity saving throw" + "ac": 12, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "hp": { + "average": 32, + "formula": "5d10 + 5" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": false + "speed": { + "walk": 15 }, - "duration": [ + "str": 14, + "dex": 8, + "con": 13, + "int": 3, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 8, + "skill": { + "stealth": "+3" + }, + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ], + "immune": [ + "acid" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "frightened", + "grappled", + "paralysed", + "petrified", + "prone", + "restrained", + "stunned" + ], + "passive": 10, + "cr": "1/2", + "trait": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } + "name": "Adhesive (Object Form Only)", + "entries": [ + "The swarm adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the swarm is also grappled by it (escape {@dc 13}). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "False Appearance (Object Form Only)", + "entries": [ + "If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn't observed the swarm move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "The swarm has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger", + "entries": [ + "The swarm can use its action to polymorph into a pile of Tiny objects or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Swarm", + "entries": [ + "The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny mimic. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "With a word, you coat a creature in a shimmering shield that absorbs the energy of incoming blows The creature gains 15 temporary hit points the instant before it takes the triggering damage These hit points last until the start of the creature's next turn" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Bites", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you may choose to either increase the range of the spell by 30 feet or increase the number of temporary hit points gained by 5, for each slot level above 2nd." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 4} to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. {@h}7 ({@damage 2d6}) piercing damage plus 5 ({@damage 2d4}) acid damage, or 3 ({@damage 1d6}) piercing damage plus 2 ({@damage 1d4}) acid damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Swarm_of_Baby_Mimics.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Mimics" + ], + "page": 574 }, { - "name": "Smokescreen", - "level": 0, - "school": "C", - "time": [ + "name": "Emaciated Tavern Mimic Brain", + "size": [ + "G" + ], + "type": { + "type": "monstrosity", + "tags": [ + "shapechanger" + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 14, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "cylinder", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 5 - } + "hp": { + "average": 72, + "formula": "5d20 + 20" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a puffball mushroom" + "speed": { + "walk": 40 }, - "duration": [ + "str": 17, + "dex": 3, + "con": 18, + "int": 14, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 8, + "save": { + "str": "+5", + "con": "+6", + "wis": "+2" + }, + "immune": [ + "acid" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "paralysed", + "prone", + "stunned" + ], + "senses": [ + "blindsight 5 ft.", + "darkvision 60 ft." + ], + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "Common plus three other languages" + ], + "cr": "3", + "trait": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Central Nervous System", + "entries": [ + "The mimic's brain is the central nervous system of the tavern mimic. The first time the brain takes damage on a turn, it takes an additional 3 ({@damage 1d6}) psychic damage. As a reaction to taking this damage, the brain can relocate itself to any location within the tavern." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "The brain has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (2/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sensitive Gut", + "entries": [ + "The brain's blindsight extends throughout its interior structure." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger", + "entries": [ + "The brain can use its action to polymorph into a different building or back into its true, tavern form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment or creatures it is wearing or carrying aren't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Warded", + "entries": [ + "The brain can't be harmed or affected by attacks or effects that originate from outside of it." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You spew a thick cloud of dense black smoke that forms a 5-foot-diameter, 10-foot-high cylinder centred on you that lasts until the start of your next turn The smoke heavily obscures its area When you cast the spell, you can choose whether the cloud remains in the location where you cast it or moves with you, centred on you", - "When you reach higher levels, the size of the cloud you can create with this spell increases When you reach 5th level, the cloud has a maximum diameter of 15 feet and a height of 20 feet; at 11th level this increases to 25 feet and 30 feet; and at 17th level this increases to 35 feet and 40 feet You choose how big the cloud is in each dimension up to this maximum each time that you cast it" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" + "spellcasting": [ + { + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The brain is a 5th-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 12}, {@hit 4} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@spell create food and water}", + "{@spell dancing lights}", + "{@spell minor illusion}", + "{@b {@spell pins & needles|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell thaumaturgy}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@b {@spell corrupting ichor|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell grease}}", + "{@b {@spell inflict wounds}}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell shield}}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@b {@spell darkness}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" + ] }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1.5, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "cylinder", - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Spark", - "level": 0, - "school": "V", - "time": [ + "ability": "int", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] + } + ], + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes two attacks, one with its Pseudopod and one with its Squirt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pseudopod", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d8 + 3}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squirt", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 6} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}8 ({@damage 1d8 + 4}) acid damage." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes one attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The brain casts a spell." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immune Response (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "A torrent of pus gushes from a 10-foot-radius area of the brain's ceiling. Each creature directly under that area must make a {@dc 14} Constitution saving throw, taking 7 ({@damage 2d6}) necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] } + ], + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The brain can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Tavern Mimic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Tavern_Mimic_Brain.webp" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Mimics" ], - "entries": [ - "A spark of bright light arcs from you to a creature within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d8} lightning damage On a critical hit, the target is also {@condition blinded} until the end of its next turn", - "The spell creates more than one spark when you reach higher levels: two sparks at 5th level, three sparks at 11th level, and four sparks at 17th level You can direct the sparks at the same target or at different ones Make a separate attack roll for each spark" + "page": 575 + }, + { + "name": "Tavern Mimic Brain", + "size": [ + "G" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } + "type": { + "type": "monstrosity", + "tags": [ + "shapechanger" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "lightning" - ], - "spellAttack": [ - "R" + "alignment": [ + "U" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "rsak", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "lightning" - } - }, - { - "name": "Spore Cloud", - "level": 0, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "sphere", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 5 - } + "hp": { + "average": 124, + "formula": "8d20 + 40" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a toadstool" + "speed": { + "walk": 40 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "str": 21, + "dex": 3, + "con": 21, + "int": 17, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 8, + "save": { + "str": "+9", + "con": "+9", + "wis": "+4" + }, + "immune": [ + "acid" ], - "entries": [ - "You produce a cloud of virulent spores Each creature within 5 feet of you, other than you, must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} poison damage A creature that fails the saving throw by 5 or more is {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn", - "The spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d6} when you reach 5th level {@damage 2d4} 11th level {@damage 3d4} and 17th level {@damage 4d4}" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "paralysed", + "prone", + "stunned" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" + "senses": [ + "blindsight 5 ft.", + "darkvision 60 ft." ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "Common plus three other languages" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1.5, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "1d4", - "damage.parts.0.0": "1d4", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" - } - }, - { - "name": "Stalker's Eye", - "level": 0, - "school": "E", - "time": [ + "cr": "9", + "trait": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Central Nervous System", + "entries": [ + "The mimic's brain is the central nervous system of the tavern mimic. The first time the brain takes damage on a turn, it takes an additional 7 ({@damage 2d6}) psychic damage. As a reaction to taking this damage, the brain can relocate itself to any location within the tavern." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "The brain has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sensitive Gut", + "entries": [ + "The brain's blindsight extends throughout its interior structure." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger", + "entries": [ + "The brain can use its action to polymorph into a different building or back into its true, tavern form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment or creatures it is wearing or carrying aren't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Warded", + "entries": [ + "The brain can't be harmed or affected by attacks or effects that originate from outside of it." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "small magnifying lens" - }, - "duration": [ + "spellcasting": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The brain is a 9th-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 15}, {@hit 7} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@b {@spell corrupting ichor|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}} (2nd-level)", + "{@spell create food and water}", + "{@spell dancing lights}", + "{@spell minor illusion}", + "{@b {@spell pins & needles|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell thaumaturgy}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@b {@spell acid rain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell darkness}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell shield}}", + "{@b {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@b {@spell cloudkill}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell programmed illusion}", + "{@b {@spell stoneskin}}{@sup c}" + ] + }, + "ability": "int", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "A willing creature you touch gains a preternatural ability to perceive the weaknesses in a creature's defences. The first time the creature makes an attack while under the effect of this spell, it makes the attack with advantage. After it makes an attack, the spell ends", - "This spell augments the creature's ability to strike at vital points when you reach certain levels When you reach 5th level, the augmented attack scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 At 11th level, this range is increased to 18 to 20, and at 17th level, this range becomes 17 to 20" - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - } - }, - { - "name": "Stench", - "level": 3, - "school": "C", - "time": [ + "action": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes two attacks, one with its Pseudopod and one with its Squirt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pseudopod", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d8 + 5}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squirt", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 9} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d8 + 5}) acid damage." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes one attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The brain casts a spell." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immune Response (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "A torrent of pus gushes from a 15-foot-radius area of the brain's ceiling. Each creature directly under that area must make a {@dc 17} Constitution saving throw, taking 14 ({@damage 4d6}) necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] } + ], + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The brain can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + ], + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Tavern Mimic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a skunk's tail" + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Tavern_Mimic_Brain.webp" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Mimics" ], - "entries": [ - "Emanating from a point within range, a noxious, 20-foot-radius sphere of colourless fumes creates a choking, eye-watering miasma that penetrates through creatures' skin", - "When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw It takes {@damage 3d6} poison damage and becomes {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn on a failure, or takes half as much damage and is not {@condition poisoned} on a success Whilst {@condition poisoned} in this way, a creature has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration" + "page": 576 + }, + { + "name": "Nourished Tavern Mimic Brain", + "size": [ + "G" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } + "type": { + "type": "monstrosity", + "tags": [ + "shapechanger" ] }, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "alignment": [ + "U" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "ac": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|3-9|1d6} for each slot level above 3rd." + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 6, - "target.units": "m", - "target.type": "sphere", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d6", - "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + "hp": { + "average": 210, + "formula": "12d20 + 84" }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Sugar Rush", - "level": 2, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } + "speed": { + "walk": 40 }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "some candy" + "str": 23, + "dex": 3, + "con": 24, + "int": 19, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 8, + "save": { + "str": "+11", + "con": "+12", + "wis": "+5" }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } - } + "immune": [ + "acid" ], - "entries": [ - "Choose a willing creature that you can see within range Until the spell ends, the target's speed is increased by 15 feet, and it gains a +1 bonus to AC As a bonus action on each of its turns, it can take the Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action.", - "When the spell ends, or if an affected creature does not spend movement up to its walking speed by the end of its turn, it then develops a stomach ache and is {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "paralysed", + "prone", + "stunned" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "blindsight 5 ft.", + "darkvision 60 ft." + ], + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "Common plus three other languages" + ], + "cr": "15", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Central Nervous System", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd-level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd." + "The mimic's brain is the central nervous system of the tavern mimic. The first time the brain takes damage on a turn, it takes an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage. As a reaction to taking this damage, the brain can relocate itself to any location within the tavern." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "The brain has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sensitive Gut", + "entries": [ + "The brain's blindsight extends throughout its interior structure." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger", + "entries": [ + "The brain can use its action to polymorph into a different building or back into its true, tavern form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment or creatures it is wearing or carrying aren't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Warded", + "entries": [ + "The brain can't be harmed or affected by attacks or effects that originate from outside of it." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "actionType": "util" - }, - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Swarm", - "level": 0, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "spellcasting": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "type": "spellcasting", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The brain is a 13th-level spellcaster and can cast the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@b {@spell corrupting ichor|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}} (3rd-level)", + "{@spell create food and water}", + "{@spell dancing lights}", + "{@b {@spell darkness}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell minor illusion}", + "{@b {@spell pins & needles|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@spell thaumaturgy}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@b {@spell acid rain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell major image}{@sup c}", + "{@b {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "{@b {@spell shield}}", + "{@b {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}{@sup c}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@b {@spell cloudkill}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell programmed illusion}", + "{@b {@spell stoneskin}}{@sup c}", + "{@spell teleport}" + ] + }, + "ability": "int", + "footerEntries": [ + "{@b Bold} indicates combat spell", + "{@sup c} indicates concentration" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes two attacks, one with its Pseudopod and one with its Squirt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pseudopod", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 11} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}16 ({@damage 4d4 + 6}) bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squirt", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rw} {@hit 12} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}17 ({@damage 4d4 + 7}) acid damage." + ] } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a spider sac" - }, - "duration": [ + ], + "legendary": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": false, - "duration": { - "type": "round", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": false - } + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The brain makes one attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The brain casts a spell." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immune Response (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "A torrent of pus gushes from a 20-foot-radius area of the brain's ceiling. Each creature directly under that area must make a {@dc 20} Constitution saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "Choose a target within range; a cloud of miniscule poisonous spiders floats on gossamer strands towards it The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spiders or become {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn", - "This spell deals poison damage on a failed saving throw when you reach certain levels When you reach 5th level, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} poison damage; at 11th level this increases to {@damage 2d10} and at 17th level this increases to {@damage 3d10}" + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The brain can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Tavern_Mimic_Brain.webp" }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" + "hasFluffImages": true, + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Tavern Mimic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, + "group": [ + "Mimics" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "cantrip", - "scaling.formula": "d10", - "damage.parts.0.0": "0d10", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" - } + "page": 577 }, { - "name": "Switcheroo", - "level": 3, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + "name": "Young Suneater Owlbear", + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": "fey", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 13, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } + "hp": { + "average": 52, + "formula": "7d8 + 21" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "speed": { + "walk": 40, + "swim": 30 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "str": 17, + "dex": 12, + "con": 17, + "int": 3, + "wis": 12, + "cha": 14, + "skill": { + "perception": "+3" + }, + "resist": [ + "fire" ], - "entries": [ - "You attempt to switch places with a Large or smaller target within range that you can see The target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or instantly teleport to your space whilst you teleport to the one it previously occupied", - "A creature automatically succeeds on this saving throw if there is not enough space to accommodate either of the teleporting creatures A willing creature may choose to fail the saving throw" + "immune": [ + "radiant" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "senses": [ + "darkvision 60 ft." + ], + "passive": 13, + "cr": "3", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Observer Mimic", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the range of this spell increases by 30 feet for each slot level above 3rd The maximum size of creature you can target increases to Huge when cast at 6th level or higher, and to Gargantuan when cast at 9th level." + "If the owlbear is in dim light or darkness, it appears to be an observer, a type of powerful, floating eye tyrant." ] - } - ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "save" - } - }, - { - "name": "Tentacle Lash", - "level": 4, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + }, { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Photometabolise", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear is in direct sunlight, it regains 5 hit points at the start of its turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "Whenever the owlbear is subjected to radiant damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the radiant damage dealt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Supernova (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 52 hit points, it recharges its Solar Beam, it immediately uses its Blinding Flash legendary action option (without expending any actions), and a small sun coalesces 10 feet above the owlbear and follows it for the next hour, shedding bright sunlight in a 30-foot radius. Additionally, the owlbear can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 700 XP (1,400 XP total) for defeating the owlbear after its Supernova activates." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self", - "amount": 0 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a miniature plunger" - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear makes two attacks: one with its Beak and one with its Claws." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Beak", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}8 ({@damage 1d10 + 3}) piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}6 ({@damage 1d6 + 3}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Solar Beam (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear exhales a beam of irradiating energy in a 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "One of your arms elongates into a long, wet, suckered tentacle When you cast this spell, and as an action on each of your turns, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 30 feet of you On a hit, the target takes {@damage 5d8} bludgeoning damage and it must make a Strength saving throw if it is Huge or smaller On a failure, you can choose one of the following effects:", + "legendary": [ { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The target is knocked {@condition prone}.", - "The target is shoved 5 feet in a direction of your choice.", - "You disarm the target; you take one item the target is holding and return it to your person." + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear makes a Claws attack." ] }, - "The tentacle also serves as an appendage that can be used like a grappling hook or rope (GM's discretion)." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "bludgeoning" + { + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear teleports from one area of bright light to an unoccupied space of bright light within 60 feet of it that it can see." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Blinding Flash (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear's featherfronds release a blinding burst of light. Each creature within 30 feet of the owlbear that can see the owlbear must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn." + ] + } ], - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" + "legendaryActions": 2, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The owlbear can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The owlbear regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], - "spellAttack": [ - "M" + "mythicHeader": [ + "If the owlbear's Supernova trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "mythic": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Reflash", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 5d8|4-9|1d8} for each slot level above 4th." + "The owlbear uses its Blinding Flash legendary action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Refract (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear recharges and uses its Solar Beam." ] } ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "actionType": "msak", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "5d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "bludgeoning" - } + "legendaryGroup": { + "name": "Suneater Owlbears", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/tokens/Suneater_Owlbear.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true, + "group": [ + "Suneater Owlbears" + ], + "page": 581 }, { - "name": "The Bends", - "level": 3, - "school": "BM", - "time": [ + "name": "Adult Suneater Owlbear", + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "type": "fey", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "ac": 15, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 90 - } + "hp": { + "average": 95, + "formula": "10d10 + 40" }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true + "speed": { + "walk": 40, + "swim": 30 }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant", - "concentration": false - } + "str": 21, + "dex": 12, + "con": 19, + "int": 3, + "wis": 14, + "cha": 16, + "save": { + "wis": "+5", + "cha": "+6" + }, + "skill": { + "perception": "+5" + }, + "resist": [ + "fire" ], - "entries": [ - "You assault the internal chemistry of a creature you can see within range, causing bubbles of nitrogen to precipitate in its blood, forcing it to make a Constitution saving throw On a failed save, the target takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for 1 minute On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition poisoned} If the target is completely submerged in water, increase the damage dice from {@dice d8}s to {@dice d10}s", - "The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success" + "immune": [ + "radiant" ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "damageInflict": [ - "poison" + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed" ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" + "senses": [ + "darkvision 60 ft." ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "passive": 15, + "cr": "8", + "trait": [ { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 5d8|3-9|1d8} for each slot level above 3rd." + "If the owlbear fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." ] - } - ], - "foundrySystem": { - "target.value": 1, - "target.units": "", - "target.type": "creature", - "damage.versatile": "5d10", - "actionType": "save", - "scaling.mode": "level", - "scaling.formula": "d8", - "damage.parts.0.0": "5d8", - "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" - }, - "foundryFlags": { - "midiProperties.halfdam": true - } - }, - { - "name": "Totem Arrows", - "level": 4, - "school": "T", - "time": [ + }, { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" + "name": "Observer Mimic", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear is in dim light or darkness, it appears to be an observer, a type of powerful, floating eye tyrant." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Photometabolise", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear is in direct sunlight, it regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "Whenever the owlbear is subjected to radiant damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the radiant damage dealt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Supernova (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 95 hit points, it recharges its Solar Beam, it immediately uses its Blinding Flash legendary action option (without expending any actions), and a small sun coalesces 10 feet above the owlbear and follows it for the next hour, shedding bright sunlight in a 30-foot radius and dispelling magical darkness created by spells of 2nd level or lower in the area. Additionally, the owlbear can use the options in the \"Mythic Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 5,000 XP (8,900 XP total) for defeating the owlbear after its Supernova activates." + ] } ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch", - "amount": 0 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a quiver containing at least one piece of ammunition" - }, - "duration": [ + "action": [ { - "type": "timed", - "concentration": true, - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1, - "upTo": true - } + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear makes two attacks: one with its Beak and one with its Claws." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Beak", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d8 + 5}) piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}10 ({@damage 2d4 + 5}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Solar Beam (Recharge 5-6)", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear exhales a beam of irradiating energy in a 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] } ], - "entries": [ - "You touch a quiver containing arrows or bolts, imbuing the ammunition currently in it with the spirit of a creature, plant, or fungus For the duration, any creature hit (or in the case of 'Hawk', targeted) by one of the pieces of ammunition is subject to the effect of the spirit currently imbuing the quiver (see below), in addition to the attack's normal effects. As a bonus action, you can change which spirit imbues the quiver", + "legendary": [ { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cat", - "entries": [ - "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage If the attack roll was made with advantage, the additional damage is increased to {@damage 2d6}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Elk", - "entries": [ - "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone} or shoved 5 feet in a direction of your choice (you choose when the target is hit)" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hawk", - "entries": [ - "The attack ignores half and three-quarters cover" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hogweed", - "entries": [ - "The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition blinded} until the end of its next turn" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Psilocybin", - "entries": [ - "The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or begin 'tripping' for the spell's duration Whilst tripping, the creature must roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each of its turns On a 1, the target is {@condition incapacitated} until the end of its turn and the effect ends. On a 2-4 the target behaves as normal, and the effect continues" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roc", - "entries": [ - "The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or its speed becomes 0 and it is lifted 20 feet into the air until the end of its next turn, when it begins falling If there isn't enough room to be lifted 20 feet, the creature is lifted to the maximum possible height" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Snake", - "entries": [ - "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} poison damage and must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} for the spell's duration It can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Spider", - "entries": [ - "The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or become {@condition restrained} until the end of its next turn The target can use its action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check against your spell save DC, ending the effect on itself on a success" - ] - } + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear makes a Claws attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear teleports from one area of bright light to an unoccupied space of bright light within 60 feet of it that it can see." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Blinding Flash (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear's featherfronds release a blinding burst of light. Each creature within 30 feet of the owlbear that can see the owlbear must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn." ] } ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "legendaryActions": 3, + "legendaryHeader": [ + "The owlbear can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. 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Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. 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There, they flit between the minds of sleeping creatures, distorting each dreamer's narrative and feasting on their fear, joy, and distress. An incorporeal version of the floating eye tyrant, the dreamholder can unleash a devastating array of eye beams at lucid dreamers who threaten to expel them from their mind.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear of Ejection", + "entries": [ + "Rarely does a dreamholder take physical form on the Material Plane. Instead, a dreamholder traverses the world through a dreamscape, an ephemeral plane created by the psyches of sleeping creatures. If this dreamscape ever disappears, such as if all creatures within range of the dreamholder's influence awaken, the dreamholder is ejected back to the Astral Plane, a place it loathes due to the absence of its favourite snack: sleeping beings. For this reason, dreamholders are commonly found in densely populated areas, places with a mix of diurnal and nocturnal beings, or wherever sleeping creatures can be reliably preyed upon.", + "The dreamholder is a clever and resourceful aberration. Should its continued existence in the dreams of creatures on the Material Plane be threatened, it chooses one of two tactics. If it believes itself more powerful than its foe, it will immediately attempt to annihilate the threatening creature's psyche and render their body a comatose shell. Alternatively, a dreamholder might bargain with its assailant, delivering secrets to them nightly until such a time as it can destroy this erstwhile ally." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Balanced Diet", + "entries": [ + "Dreamholders feed on the gamut of emotions that a creature can experience. For a properly balanced diet, a dreamholder needs to consume anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise. 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Indeed, one of the symptoms of dreamholder parasitisation is the increased frequency of shared dreams between individuals in a community (and the social awkwardness that soon follows). Powerful dreamholders can exert such influence over a sleeping creature that the dreamer enters a 'dream stasis', a paralytic state from which it can't wake of its own volition. A clever dreamholder learns to release these captured sleepers just before they waste away entirely, knowing full well that they must return to sleep eventually." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dream Lair", + "entries": [ + "Combining these two abilities of stasis and bridging, a dreamholder can create a tangled web of interconnecting landscapes, scenarios, and protagonists, a veritable feast of corrupted dreams. Time dilates and constricts at the dreamholder's whim, and respite is rarely attainable. 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Should its continued existence in the dreams of creatures on the Material Plane be threatened, it chooses one of two tactics. If it believes itself more powerful than its foe, it will immediately attempt to annihilate the threatening creature's psyche and render their body a comatose shell. Alternatively, a dreamholder might bargain with its assailant, delivering secrets to them nightly until such a time as it can destroy this erstwhile ally." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Balanced Diet", + "entries": [ + "Dreamholders feed on the gamut of emotions that a creature can experience. For a properly balanced diet, a dreamholder needs to consume anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise. 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Their minds comprise the echoing memories of the thousands of organisms whose decomposition has created their shapeless bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Activation", + "entries": [ + "When an arcane power source is tuned to the correct frequency, a tar elemental's primordial spark can be drawn into the Material Plane, reforming around a suitable substrate, such as tar or other lipids, like the fat deposits from a long-dead giant space hamster. Such a summoning is often against the elemental's will, leading to violent and aggressive outbursts." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Possession & Reanimation", + "entries": [ + "Should a tar elemental find itself in contact with such an arcane power source, its powers of decomposition are augmented; it is no longer subject to decay and its touch can enervate living tissue. 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[This damage increases to 7 ({@damage 2d6}), 10 ({@damage 3d6}), and 14 ({@damage 4d6}) damage for Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures, respectively]." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tar-rasque Brittlebone", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tar Elementals", + "entries": [ + "These viscous, shapeless elementals are natives of the muddy borderlands between the Planes of Water and Earth. 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An augmented tar elemental is also capable of puppeteering a creature, dead or alive, manipulating its body through an external, oily musculature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Arcane Possession", + "entries": [ + "A creature possessed by a tar elemental is controlled by that elemental and gains the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Power Source", + "entry": "An arcane power source\u2014a crystal found on the creature\u2014can be targeted separately from the creature (AC 19, 20 hit points, vulnerability to thunder damage, and immunity to all damage except bludgeoning, force, piercing, and slashing). If the creature fails a saving throw against an area of effffect, the crystal also fails the saving throw. If the power source is destroyed, the tar elemental possessing the creature moves into the nearest unoccupied space without provoking opportunity attacks and the creature is released from its control. [The crystal's hit points increase to 42, 64, and 86 for Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures, respectively]." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flammable", + "entry": "If the creature takes fire damage, it ignites. It takes 3 ({@damage 1d6}) fire damage at the start of each of its turns and its melee attacks deal an additional 3 ({@damage 1d6}) fire damage. If the creature is subject to heavy rain or takes 5 or more cold damage in a single instance, the flflames are extinguished and the effffects end. [This damage increases to 7 ({@damage 2d6}), 10 ({@damage 3d6}), and 14 ({@damage 4d6}) damage for Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures, respectively]." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tar-rasque", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tar Elementals", + "entries": [ + "These viscous, shapeless elementals are natives of the muddy borderlands between the Planes of Water and Earth. Their minds comprise the echoing memories of the thousands of organisms whose decomposition has created their shapeless bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Activation", + "entries": [ + "When an arcane power source is tuned to the correct frequency, a tar elemental's primordial spark can be drawn into the Material Plane, reforming around a suitable substrate, such as tar or other lipids, like the fat deposits from a long-dead giant space hamster. Such a summoning is often against the elemental's will, leading to violent and aggressive outbursts." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Possession & Reanimation", + "entries": [ + "Should a tar elemental find itself in contact with such an arcane power source, its powers of decomposition are augmented; it is no longer subject to decay and its touch can enervate living tissue. 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[This damage increases to 7 ({@damage 2d6}), 10 ({@damage 3d6}), and 14 ({@damage 4d6}) damage for Large, Huge, and Gargantuan creatures, respectively]." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aboling", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "A little bit of ze aboleth's knowledge lives on in ze aboling's biomantic code. Zis mind reader ist sehr persuasive, und has ein neat little trick to help it run avay. Just don't skare it, unless you vant to dye your cloves black." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Launderer" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aboling", + "entries": [ + "Encoded within aboleth ichor are the memories of its donor, secreted amongst the fluid's genetic code. In its base state, an aboling makes a functional amphibious companion, with a minor ability to sense the motives of other creatures. Upon bonding and training with a tamer, an aboling can fulfil its potential as a mind reader and repository of knowledge, sharing insights and information its progenitor acquired over its long life.", + "If any of the aboling's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the aboling's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the aboling's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the aboling the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Genetic Memory", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (tamer).}", + "While the aboling is summoned, its tamer has proficiency in the {@skill History} skill. If the tamer is already proficient in this skill, it can add double its proficiency bonus whenever it makes an ability check using this skill. It cannot benefit from a feature that doubles its proficiency bonus with a skill more than once. The aboling gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the aboling can target one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the aboling for 1 hour. This effect ends early if the aboling dies, is recalled, is on a different plane of existence from the target, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to the target. The charmed creature regards the aboling as a friendly acquaintance. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was charmed by the aboling. Once the aboling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slime", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The aboling has advantage on any ability checks or saving throws it makes to avoid or escape being grappled or restrained." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inkjet", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the aboling can squirt ink at a creature within 10 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be {@condition blinded} until the start of its next turn. The aboling can then move up to half its speed as part of the same action. If this action is taken underwater, immediately before the aboling moves, it creates a 5-foot-radius sphere of heavily obscured water that lasts until the start of its next turn. After the aboling uses this action, it can't do so again until 10 minutes have passed. When the aboling's tamer reaches 13th level in the tamer class, the aboling can choose to target all creatures within 10 feet of it, instead of just one creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the aboling can make two Tentacle attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rubbery Hide I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The aboling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fortified Mind", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion & tamer).}", + "The aboling gains proficiency in Intelligence saving throws. While it is summoned, its tamer also has proficiency in Intelligence saving throws. If its tamer already has this proficiency, the tamer instead gains proficiency in Charisma saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infectious Mucous", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Slime. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the aboling can secrete infectious mucous that lasts until the end of its next turn, choosing one of the diseases from the contagion spell. For the duration, each time the aboling hits a creature with a Tentacle attack, the creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be affected by the contagion spell for 1 hour (concentration not required). In addition, a creature that is grappling the aboling, or a creature that the aboling has grappled, must make a Constitution saving throw at the start of each of the aboling's turns as if it had been hit by a Tentacle attack. Once the aboling uses this bonus action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enthral", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Entrance. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the aboling can target one humanoid or beast it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the aboling for 1 minute. The charmed target follows the aboling's commands and can't take reactions. While charmed in this way, the aboling and the target can communicate telepathically with each other over any distance. The aboling can specify a simple and general course of action, such as \"Attack that creature,\" \"Run over there,\" or \"Fetch that object.\" If the creature completes the order and doesn't receive further direction from the aboling, it defends and preserves itself to the best of its ability. On its subsequent turns, the aboling must use its action to maintain this effect, or the effect ends. Whenever the charmed target takes damage, the target can repeat the saving throw. On a success, the effect ends. This effect also ends early if the aboling dies, is recalled, or is on a different plane of existence from the target. Once the aboling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rubbery Hide II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Rubbery Hide I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The aboling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This improvement is in addition to the bonus from Rubbery Hide I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Probing Mind", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Enthral. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "As a bonus action, the tarling can grow to Gargantuan size for 1 minute. It gains a number of temporary hit points equal to its maximum number of Hit Dice, and the damage dice of its bite and tail attacks increase to {@damage 4d4}. For the duration, the tarling deals double damage to structures and objects." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Aboling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Aboling_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Aboling Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragonling", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I did mein best to downplay ze greed tendencies but zese adorable drakes just kan't help zemselves. If you need ein hot töddy or kold beer in a giffy, chuck von a gold or silver koin und vatch it get to vurk!" + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Hot Chocolate Aficionado" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dragonling", + "entries": [ + "Like a dragon, but a little less greedy and a little more pliant, dragonlings are Humperdink's attempt at retaining a dragon's useful characteristics and limiting the more... tyrannical ones. Able to shift its makeup depending on the metals to which it is exposed, the dragonling is an adaptable, if distractable, companion.", + "If any of the dragonling's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the dragonling's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the dragonling's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the dragonling the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling's size increases to Small and its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d8. The dragonling gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harden I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breath Weapon I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the dragonling can unleash a torrent of elemental energy. Each creature in an area must make a saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. 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When the dragonling's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, this action's damage increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the dragonling can make two Bite attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling's size increases to Medium and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases from a d8 to a d10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blindsight", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling gains blindsight to a range of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harden II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Harden I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This improvement is in addition to the bonus from Harden I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breath Weapon II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Breath Weapon I. Type: Active (action).}", + "The damage of the dragonling's Breath Weapon action increases to 31 ({@damage 9d6}), the area of the cones increases to 30 feet, and the length of the line increases to 90 feet. The dragonling gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the dragonling's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the Breath Weapon's damage increases to 42 ({@damage 12d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dragonling's size increases to Large and its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases from a d10 to 2d6." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wing Attack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the dragonling can beat its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragonling must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the dragonling's Strength modifier) or take bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The damage equals 4d6 plus the dragonling's Strength modifier. Creatures larger than the dragonling automatically succeed on this saving throw. The dragonling can then fly up to half its flying speed." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Dragonling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Dragonling_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Dragonling Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gelatinooze", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "You can pet it. But I'd vear gloves. And not your favourite, fancy-pants vons either; you never know vhen its goink to start oozink." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, No Longer Has Gloves" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gelatinooze", + "entries": [ + "A relatively recent creation, the gelatinous polyhedrooze builds on its forebears' mere six sides. Able to more selectively dissolve the objects it engulfs, this companion makes use of the arms and armour found lying around dungeons to form impenetrable barriers of overlapping shields and phalanx-like spears.", + "If any of the gelatinooze's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the gelatinooze's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the gelatinooze's Strength modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the gelatinooze the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The gelatinooze's size increases to Small, it becomes shaped like a d6, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its pseudopod attack increases to a d6. The gelatinooze gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reactive Mutations", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the gelatinooze activates its immune system for the next minute. Immediately after the gelatinooze next takes damage, it gains resistance to that damage type for 1 minute. After the gelatinooze uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Engulf", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the gelatinooze can move up to its speed. While doing so, it can enter the space of creatures smaller than its size. Whenever the gelatinooze enters a creature's space, the creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can choose to be pushed 5 feet back or to the side of the gelatinooze. A creature that chooses not to be pushed suffers the consequences of a failed saving throw. On a failed save, the gelatinooze enters the creature's space, stops moving, and engulfs the creature, which takes 7 ({@damage 2d6}) acid damage. The engulfed creature can't breathe, is restrained, and takes 7 ({@damage 2d6}) acid damage at the start of each of the gelatinooze's turns. When the gelatinooze moves, the engulfed creature moves with it. The gelatinooze can have only one creature engulfed at a time. An engulfed creature can try to escape by taking an action to make a Strength check against the gelatinooze's save DC. On a success, the creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the gelatinooze." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The gelatinooze's size increases to Medium, it becomes shaped like a d8, and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage dice of its pseudopod and spit attacks increase from a d6 to a d8, and its Engulf action's damage increases to 10 ({@damage 3d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the gelatinooze can make two Pseudopod attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spit", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "The gelatinooze gains a ranged weapon attack: Spit. The damage die of the spit attack increases with the specified die size in the gelatinooze's Growth improvements.", + "{@b Spit.} {@atk rw}: Str or Dex modifier + PB to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h 2d6} + Str or Dex modifier acid damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Phalanx", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action while the gelatinooze is not in its Turtle form, it can brace itself in place, reducing its speed to 0 feet and presenting a phalanx of spiky things it has found. A creature that hits the gelatinooze with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 2d6 piercing damage. As a bonus action, the gelatinooze can return to normal, regaining its normal speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Turtle", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action while the gelatinooze is not in its Phalanx form, it can hunker in place, reducing its speed to 0 feet and presenting a wall of metal and wood on one of its faces. Choose a direction and project a cone as if casting a cone-shaped spell with infinite length; the gelatinooze gains a +10 bonus to AC against all attacks originating from within that cone. As a bonus action, the gelatinooze can return to normal, regaining its speed and its normal AC." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The gelatinooze's size increases to Large, it becomes shaped like a d10, and its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage dice of its Pseudopod and Spit attacks increase from a d8 to a d10, and its Engulf action's damage increases to 14 ({@damage 4d6}). This growth improvement ignores the normal maximum companion size for a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth IV", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth III. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The gelatinooze's size increases to Huge, it becomes shaped like a d12, and its Hit Die size increases to a d12 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage dice of its Pseudopod and Spit attacks increase from a d10 to a d12, and its Engulf action's damage increases to 17 ({@damage 5d6}). This growth improvement ignores the normal maximum companion size for a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sanctuary", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Engulf. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the gelatinooze can move into the space of an object or willing creature that is smaller than it and encapsulate it within its body. The object or creature can be seen but has total cover. No energy or spell effects that either originate from or target the encapsulated object or creature can pass through the gelatinooze. The gelatinooze naturally diffuses air to the object or creature within it, allowing it to breathe. The gelatinooze can contain up to 1 creature of a size smaller than it, whether it has it engulfed (using the Engulf action) or encapsulated using this trait. An encapsulated creature can exit the polyhedrooze by expending 2 feet of movement for each foot of gelatinooze that it passes through. As a bonus action, the gelatinooze can expel the object or creature into an adjacent, unoccupied space of the gelatinooze's choice." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Erupt", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Phalanx or Turtle. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the gelatinooze can fire all the shrapnel, armour, and weapons it has accumulated in its body. It can choose to focus this in a 60-foot cone or erupt in all directions in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on itself. Each creature in the area other than the gelatinooze must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) bludgeoning damage, 14 ({@damage 4d6}) piercing damage, 14 ({@damage 4d6}) slashing damage, and 14 ({@damage 4d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the gelatinooze uses this action, it can't use its Erupt, Phalanx, or Turtle actions until it spends 1 hour absorbing rocks, metal, and other bric-a-brac." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Gelatinooze.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Gelatinooze_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Gelatinooze Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hyphan", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "A helpful fungal friend, the hyphan's climbing ability makes it especially useful for dusting those hard-to-reach corners. It's also very good at stopping bar fights; it has a real calming presence. I just have to remember to put him in the basement when we want to really let loose and break some furniture." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Tavern Brawler" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hyphan", + "entries": [ + "Always keen to offer aid, hyphans make excellent support companions, both on the battlefield and emotionally. Able to calm intense emotions, charm aggressors, and disappear into the earth, they are experts in de-escalation and can aid a party's escape by lacing large areas with necrotising puffballs.", + "If any of the hyphan's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the hyphan's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the hyphan's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the hyphan the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helpful", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the hyphan takes the Help action. The hyphan gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Detritivore", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the hyphan can drain one Small or larger corpse within its reach, regaining hit points equal to twice its tamer's level. Once the hyphan has used this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest. A corpse can be drained by this or similar abilities only once." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The hyphan's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage of its Poison Spray increases to 2d12." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallucispores", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "As a reaction when the hyphan takes damage, it can jettison out a cloud of spores. Each creature within 10 feet of it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the hyphan until the end of its next turn. The hyphan has a number of uses of this ability equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum 1) and regains all expended uses when its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Puffballs I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the hyphan can cause two 10-foot squares of dirt, rock, or wood it can see within 60 feet of it to sprout tiny puffball mushrooms, which last for 1 hour or until the hyphan dismisses them as an action. The squares must be contiguous with one another. When a creature enters the area, the 10-foot square of puffballs explodes, disappearing into a cloud of spores. Each non-hyphan creature in the area or within 5 feet of the area must make a Constitution saving throw, taking 13 ({@damage 2d12}) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the hyphan uses this action, it can't do so again until the tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the hyphan's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the hyphan can create one additional 10-foot square of puffballs (three total), and the damage increases to 19 ({@damage 3d12})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Damp Dark Dweller", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Detritivore. Type: Passive (companion & tamer).}", + "The hyphan has immunity to necrotic damage. In addition, while the hyphan is summoned, its tamer has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If its tamer already has darkvision, the range is increased by 30 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fungal Fruits", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (1 minute).}", + "Over the course of a minute, the hyphan can grow a random assortment of mushrooms on its body. Each time it does this, roll a d4 twice and consult the options below to determine which two mushrooms grow. 1-Bloomshroom. As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom, regaining 2d4 + 2 hit points and gaining advantage on all Constitution saving throws for 1 minute. 2-Boomshroom. As an action, a creature can throw this volatile mushroom at a point it can see within 60 feet of it, where it explodes in a 10-foot-radius sphere of flames. Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 ({@damage 4d6}) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried. 3-Doomshroom. As an action, a creature can throw this dusky mushroom at a point it can see within 60 feet of it, where it explodes in a 10-foot-radius sphere of purple spores. Each creature in the area must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become afflicted by the bane spell for 1 minute (concentration not required). An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. 4-Gloomshroom. As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom. For the next hour, it gains darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If it already has darkvision, the range of this vision is increased by 30 feet. The mushrooms last until the hyphan's tamer next finishes a long rest, but lose all magical effects 10 minutes after they are plucked. You can pluck a mushroom as part of the action to use it. After the hyphan uses this trait, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multihelp", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Helpful. Type: Active (action).}", + "When the hyphan takes the Disengage action, it can take the Help action up to three times on that turn as part of the same action. After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Puffballs II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Puffballs I. Type: Active (action).}", + "When the hyphan uses its Puffballs action, it can create an additional 10-foot square of puffball mushrooms, for a total of four 10-foot squares. The damage they deal increases to 26 ({@damage 4d12}). The hyphan gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the hyphan's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the hyphan can create one additional 10-foot square of puffballs (five total), and the damage increases to 32 ({@damage 5d12})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mycelial Reconstitution", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the hyphan can dissolve into mycelia, ending the grappled and restrained conditions on it and reappearing in an unoccupied space on the ground it can see within 30 feet of it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Hyphan.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Hyphan_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Hyphan Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mechakobold", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "This little friend is sehr helpful. Sometimes too helpful. Von time, vhen I vas harvestink ein red dragon's breath sak, I asked for a scalpel und it dropped it. Point down. Into ze sak. My hair's only just grown back." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Recently Singed" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mechakobold", + "entries": [ + "From the crude blood-oil of the mecha koboldzilla can be harnessed the progenitor genetic code of the modern kobold. A combination of flesh and metal, the mechakobold retains much of the modern kobold's ingenuity and penchant for mischief. Mechakobolds' belief powers their magical inventions; the force of their personality directly augments their creations. Expect homemade explosions, picked pockets, and the pressing of any big, red buttons.", + "If any of the mechakobold's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the mechakobold's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the mechakobold's Charisma modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the mechakobold the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The mechakobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the mechakobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. The mechakobold gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Puppy Dragon Eyes", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the mechakobold can stare endearingly at one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. If the creature can see it, the creature must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is {@condition charmed} by the mechakobold for {@b 1 minute}. This effect ends early if the mechakobold harms the creature. If the creature observes the mechakobold acting contrary to the creature's goals, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. After the mechakobold uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dynoboom I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the mechakobold can throw a homemade explosive device at a point it can see within 60 feet of it, where it explodes. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the mechakobold uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest, during which it crafts a new explosive device using bits, bobs, and pure belief. When the mechakobold's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The mechakobold's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its Slingshot attack increases to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the mechakobold can make two Slingshot attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prehensile Tail", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion), Active (bonus action).}", + "The mechakobold gains proficiency with thieves' tools. In addition, it can use its bonus action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check (for example, to pickpocket a creature), to use a set of thieves' tools to disarm a trap or open a lock, or to take the Use an Object action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nimble Escape", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "The mechakobold can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dynoboom II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Dynoboom I. Type: Active (action).}", + "The damage of the mechakobold's Dynoboom action increases to 31 ({@damage 9d6}), and the size of the explosion increases to a 20-foot-radius sphere. The mechakobold gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the mechakobold's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 42 ({@damage 12d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uncanny Dodge", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Nimble Escape. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "When an attacker that the mechakobold can see hits it with an attack, the mechakobold can use its reaction to halve the attack's damage against it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Proto-Attunement", + "entries": [ + "{@i PrerPrerequisite: 17th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The mechakobold can attune to one magic item, gaining the magic item's benefits. If the mechakobold is wearing or holding this item when it is recalled, the item is recalled with it into the vessel. When it attunes to this item, it becomes bonded to it; however this item doesn't count towards the number of items a companion can be bonded to (see {@classFeature Pocket Familiar|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Item Bonding})." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Mechakobold.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Mechakobold_Sepia.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Mechakobold,_Watercolour.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Mechakobold_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Mechakobold Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Minimic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Wait! Not that tankard. And not that plate! It looks like the minimics have been breeding again. You can tell by the eyes. Everyone check your purses for mimic eggs, folks!" + ], + "by": "Heliana, Wary of Coins" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Minimic", + "entries": [ + "With an appearance like regular household objects and the ability to change shape at will, minimics are easy to lose. Their adhesive epidermis sticks to everything; tamers with minimic companions often have a bottle of solvent on hand. A minimic's ability to keep a foe grappled can be a useful battlefield control tactic, especially when deployed as an inanimate object for ambush operations.", + "If any of the minimic's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the minimic's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the minimic's Constitution modifier." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the minimic the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The minimic's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its Bite and Pseudopod attacks increase to a d6. The minimic gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grappler", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The minimic has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Improved Adhesive", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "Creatures grappled by the minimic have disadvantage on ability checks made to escape its grapple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The minimic's size increases to Medium, its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its Bite and Pseudopod attacks increase from a d6 to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the minimic can make two attacks: one with its Pseudopod and one with its Bite." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regurgitate I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the minimic can regurgitate a torrent of acidic bile. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the minimic uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the minimic's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Thick Skin", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The minimic gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Acidic Sweat", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the minimic can secrete acid. Each creature grappling or grappled by the minimic takes acid damage equal to the minimic's current Hit Die size (1d4, or higher, if it has further Growth improvements)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regurgitate II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Regurgitate I. Type: Active (action).}", + "The damage of the minimic's Regurgitate action increases to 31 ({@damage 9d6}), and the size of the cone increases to 25 feet. The minmic gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the minimic's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 42 ({@damage 12d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The minimic's size increases to Large, its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its Bite and Pseudopod attacks increase from a d8 to a d10." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Minimic.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Minimic_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Minimic Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Peeper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes, after a trying fight, it's nice to have a friend tell you that you did well. And if you don't have a friend\u2014sometimes they get incinerated\u2014a bonded companion that can never leave you will do. Isn't that right, Peeper? ...Peeper? No! I didn't mean to say you weren't my friend! Of course you're my friend. Peeper..." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Emotionally Supported" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Peeper", + "entries": [ + "Peepers are creatures of hope, optimism, and positive vibes. The ultimate cheerleaders, they are as cowardly as they are encouraging. Their overdeveloped survival instincts kick in whenever a large enough source of fear rears its harrowing head, causing them to flee without hesitation.", + "If any of the peeper's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the peeper's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the peeper's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the peeper the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye Rays I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (action).}", + "The peeper learns to use its eye stalks. As an action, the peeper can shoot one of the following magical eye rays at random (roll a d4), targeting a creature it can see within 60 feet of it: 1. Charm Ray. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the peeper for 1 minute, or until the peeper harms the target. 2. Fear Ray. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of the peeper until the end of the peeper's next turn. 3. Nightmare Ray. The target must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw or take 5 ({@damage 2d4}) psychic damage as it is assailed by illusory manifestations of its fears. 4. Wounding Ray. The target must make a Constitution saving throw, taking 7 ({@damage 3d4}) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The peeper gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encourager I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The size of the peeper's Cone of Encouragement increases to 60 feet and Encourage's bonus increases to a d6. When the peeper's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the bonus increases to a d8 and the peeper gains one additional use of Encourage (3/Day)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immaterial", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the peeper can turn partially incorporeal. Until the start of its next turn, it has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. After the peeper uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The peeper's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its bite attack and Eye Rays action increase to a d6." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye Rays II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Eye Rays I. Type: Active (action).}", + "When the peeper uses its Eye Rays action, it shoots two rays at random instead of one (reroll duplicates), choosing one or two targets it can see within 120 feet of it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slowing Ray", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the peeper can fire a ray at one creature it can see within range of its eye rays (see Eye Rays I & II). The target must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target's speed is halved for 1 minute. In addition, the creature can't take reactions, and it can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. To maintain this effect, the peeper must concentrate on it as if it were concentrating on a spell. After the peeper uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Telekinetic Ray", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the peeper can fire a ray at one object or creature it can see within range of its eye rays (see Eye Rays I & II). If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or the peeper can move it up to 30 feet in any direction. It is restrained by the ray's telekinetic grip until the start of the peeper's next turn or until the peeper is incapacitated. If the target is an object weighing 300 pounds or less that isn't being worn or carried, the peeper can move it up to 30 feet in any direction. The peeper can also exert fine control on objects with this ray, such as manipulating a simple tool or opening a door or a container. After the peeper uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encourager II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Encourager I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The size of the peeper's Cone of Encouragement increases to 120 feet and Encourage's bonus increases to a d10. The peeper gains one additional use of Encourage (4/Day). When the peeper's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, Encourage's bonus increases to a d12 and the peeper gains one additional use of Encourage (5/Day)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incorporeality", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Immaterial. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "While the peeper is under the effect of its Immaterial trait, it can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disintegration Ray", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the peeper can fire a ray at one object or creature it can see within range of its eye rays (see Eye Rays I & II). If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 42 ({@damage 12d6}) force damage. If this damage reduces the creature to 0 hit points, its body becomes a pile of fine grey dust. If the target is a Large or smaller nonmagical object or creation of magical force, it is disintegrated without a saving throw. If the target is a Huge or larger nonmagical object or creation of magical force, this ray disintegrates a 10-foot cube of it. After the peeper uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Peeper.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Peeper_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Peeper Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rakitten", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "No. Catz. In. Ze. Laboratory. Understood!? The last one destroyed mein whole collection ov snowglobes from ze Outer Planes. It didn't even get up from infront ov ze fireplace; it just used its stupid magical paw!" + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Snowglobeless" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rakitten", + "entries": [ + "We've all heard of a bull in a porcelain shop, but a rakitten is much worse. They can't help but knock off anything close to an edge, especially if it looks delicate and valuable. Fortunately, they make up for this irritating, fiendish behaviour with an ability to control spellcasters, redirecting their spells and cursing them with antimagic properties.", + "If any of the rakitten's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the rakitten's save DC, as calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the rakitten's Charisma modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the rakitten the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cat's Curse", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "When the rakitten hits a creature with a Claw attack on its turn, it can use a bonus action to attempt to afflict the creature with the cat's curse for 1 minute. The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be unable to benefit from spells of a level lower than the tamer's proficiency bonus. A creature affected by this curse can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. After the rakitten has used this action, it can't do so again for 1 minute. The rakitten gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The rakitten's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its Claw attack increases to a d6." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Limited Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The rakitten can't be affected or detected by spells of 1st level or lower unless it wishes to be. When the rakitten's tamer reaches 9th, 13th, and 17th level in the tamer class, the level of spell against which the rakitten can't be affected or detected increases to 2nd, 3rd, and 5th level, respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rakish Resilience", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The rakitten gains a bonus to its AC equal to its Charisma modifier while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the rakitten can make two Claw attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weavebender", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "As a reaction when a ranged spell attack or a spell with an area of effect centred on a point targets a creature or point within 30 feet of the rakitten, the rakitten can redirect the spell. It can cause a ranged spell attack to target a different creature within 10 feet of the original target (after the attack roll is made but before the outcome is determined), or it can move the area of effect's point of origin up to 10 feet in any direction. The rakitten can use this reaction a number of times equal to its Charisma modifier. It regains all expended uses when its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The rakitten's size increases to Medium, its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its Claw attack increases from a d6 to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wind Strike", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (no action).}", + "For the next minute, the rakitten can use a bonus action to teleport up to 30 feet to a space it can see. If it makes a Claw attack immediately after teleporting and the attack hits, the target takes additional force damage equal to the rakitten's Charisma modifier (minimum 1). After the rakitten uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devil's Purr", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the rakitten lets out a low, thrumming purr. Each creature of the rakitten's choice within 30 feet of it that can hear it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the rakitten until the end of the rakitten's next turn. A creature charmed in this way regards the rakitten as its own offspring, acting protectively towards it. After the rakitten uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The rakitten size increases to Large, its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its Claw attack increases from a d8 to a d10." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Rakitten.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Rakitten_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Rakitten Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunsnacker", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I have a real affinity with the sunsnacker; I get hangry when I miss lunch too. Or elevenses. Or second breakfast. These gains don't gain themself, y'know." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Serial Cereal Snacker" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunsnacker", + "entries": [ + "A ferocious beast when roused, this cutie also likes belly rubs, sunbathing, and sweet treats. Be sure not to leave your dust of deliciousness unattended, or you'll have an extremely easyto-beguile owlbear. Such is the sunsnacker's wont.", + "If any of the sunsnacker's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the sunsnacker's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the sunsnacker's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the sunsnacker the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The sunsnacker's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its beak attack increases to a d8. The sunsnacker gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flame Retardant", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The sunsnacker has resistance to fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solar Beam I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the sunsnacker can unleash a beam of radiant energy from its distended maw. Each creature in a 5-foot-wide, 30-foot-long line must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the sunsnacker uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the sunsnacker's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the sunsnacker can make two beak attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The sunsnacker's size increases to Medium, its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its beak attack increases from a d8 to d10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action when the sunsnacker is in bright sunlight, it can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see that is also in bright sunlight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suneater", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "Whenever the sunsnacker would take radiant damage, it can use its reaction to instead take no damage, metabolising the energy and regaining a number of hit points equal to the damage it would have taken after taking into account its resistance to radiant damage. It can use this reaction a number of times equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of once) and regains all expended uses when its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye Tyrant", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action while in dim light or darkness, the sunsnacker can cause its featherfronds to grow luminous and dance, appearing like a floating eye monster. Each creature within 150 feet of the sunsnacker that can see the sunsnacker but that doesn't know that it isn't an eye monster must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the sunsnacker for 1 hour. A creature frightened in this way must use all its movement to move away from the sunsnacker. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A target that successfully saves is immune to this sunsnacker's Eye Tyrant action for the next 24 hours. The sunsnacker can lower its featherfronds as a bonus action, causing it to cease being luminous and no longer appear like a floating eye monster. The effect ends early on a creature if the owlbear ceases appearing like a floating eye monster, or if the creature perceives the sunsnacker's true form (for example, if the sunsnacker becomes brightly lit)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The sunsnacker's size increases to Large, its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its beak attack increases from 1d10 to 2d6." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solar Beam II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Solar Beam I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The damage of the sunsnacker's Solar Beam action increases to 31 ({@damage 9d6}), and the length of the line increases to 60 feet. The sunsnacker gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the sunsnacker's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 42 ({@damage 12d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth IV", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Growth III. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The sunsnacker's size increases to Huge, its Hit Die size increases to a d12 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its beak attack increases from 2d6 to 2d8." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Sunsnacker.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Sunsnacker_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunsnacker Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tarling", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Ze trick mit kreating a strong tarling iz to get ze arkane power source right inside ze skull vhere it'z sehr hard to target. Und, of kourse, prepare for ze oil stains und keep it away from open flames." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Still Laundering" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tarling", + "entries": [ + "Tarlings can draw upon the arcane power source around which they're crafted in order to enhance the decompositive powers innate to tar elementals. They can even manipulate the corpses of the deceased, puppeteering them as flesh suits that can absorb incoming blows. Biomancers posit that such companions can even assume the immense size of tarrasques for a short time.", + "If any of the tarling's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the tarling's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the tarling's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the tarling the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tarling's size increases to Small, its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage die of its bite attack increases to a d6. The tarling gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arcane Activation", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the tarling can activate its arcane power source for 1 minute. For the duration, the tarling has resistance to necrotic damage and deals an additional 3 ({@damage 1d6}) necrotic damage when it hits a target with a melee attack. After the tarling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tarling's size increases to Medium, its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its bite and tail attacks (see below), as well as its Arcane Activation, increase from a d6 to a d8. This growth improvement ignores the normal maximum companion size for a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "The tarling gains two new action options: Tail and Multiattack. The damage die of the tail attack increases with the specified die size in the tarling's Growth improvements. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: Str modifier + PB to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6 + Str modifier bludgeoning damage. Multiattack. As an action, the tarling makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Necrotar Tongue I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the tarling can spew a whip-like tongue of elastic tar at a creature no larger than itself that it can see within 20 feet of it. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape DC equals save DC) by the tarling and be pulled up to 15 feet closer to the tarling. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, takes 9 ({@damage 2d8}) necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns, and the tarling can't use its bite attack against a different target. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't grappled, pulled, or restrained. After the tarling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the tarling's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the recurring damage of this action increases to 13 ({@damage 3d8})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Refractive Exterior", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "When the tarling is targeted by a magic missile spell or a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d4. On a 4, the tarling is unaffected and the energy is refracted into a random elemental type; a bolt of energy fires back at the caster as a ranged spell attack, using the caster's spell attack modifier and dealing damage equal to the tarling's current Hit Die size (see Growth improvements) on a hit. Roll another {@dice d4} to determine the damage type: 1-acid, 2-cold, 3-fire, 4-lightning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arcane Animation", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Arcane Activation. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the tarling can reanimate one corpse within 5 feet of it, merging its body with the corpse for the next hour. The corpse must have been a creature with a challenge rating equal to or lower than the tamer's proficiency bonus and been of a size equal to or smaller than the tarling. For the duration, the tarling gains the non-flying speeds of the corpse's original creature and has two pools of hit points: its own and those from the corpse it inhabits. The corpse's pool of hit points equals half the original creature's hit point maximum. Whenever the tarling takes damage, half of the damage is transferred to the corpse and subtracted from that pool of hit points instead of the tarling's. If the corpse's pool of hit points is reduced to 0, the reanimation ends and the corpse is destroyed. After the tarling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tarling's size increases to Large, its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its bite and tail attacks (see below), as well as its Arcane Activation, increase from a d8 to a d10. This growth improvement ignores the normal maximum companion size for a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth IV", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth III. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tarling's size increases to Huge, its Hit Die size increases to a d12 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice), and the damage dice of its bite and tail attacks (see below), as well as its Arcane Activation, increase from a d10 to a d12. This growth improvement ignores the normal maximum companion size for a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Necrotar Tongue II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Necrotar Tongue I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The range of the tarling's Necrotar Tongue action increases to 40 feet, it can pull the target up to 35 feet closer to it on a failed save, and the damage dealt to the grappled target increases to 18 ({@damage 4d8}) necrotic damage. When the tarling's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the recurring damage of this action increases to 22 ({@damage 5d8})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Growth IV. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the tarling can grow to Gargantuan size for 1 minute. It gains a number of temporary hit points equal to its maximum number of Hit Dice, and the damage dice of its bite and tail attacks increase to 4d4. For the duration, the tarling deals double damage to structures and objects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Titanspawn", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tarling is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Tarling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Tarling_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Tarling Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brainmuncher", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Munchy ist ein ekcellent helper round ze bar. Zey know ekzactly when folks vant another drink und kan relay ze messages to all ze servers vhen it gets really busy. Unfortunately, zey often get distracted by ze patrons' pets... Ve haf had less ov ein problem mit rodents recently, though." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Never Thirsty" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brainmuncher", + "entries": [ + "Type: Aberration", + "Creature Component: Mind Flayer", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Detect Thoughts and +2 Hit Dice", + "Removing the brainmuncher's innate desire to eat brains entirely has proven quite difficult, though the range of potential victims has been limited to cute and furry pets. Despite this flaw, they are useful companions, able to link minds telepathically and shelter folks from hangovers and psychic assaults alike.", + "If any of the brainmuncher's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the brainmuncher's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the brainmuncher's Intelligence modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the brainmuncher the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Detect Thoughts", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The brainmuncher is always under the effect of the {@spell detect thoughts} spell, with a range equal to the range of its telepathy. In addition, the range of its telepathy increases to 60 feet. The brainmuncher can communicate slowly via thoughts and emotions if it doesn't share a language with a creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Teleport", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the brainmuncher teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. After it uses this bonus action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creature Sense", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer, Detect Thoughts. Type: Active (action), passive (companion).}", + "As an action, the brainmuncher expands its telepathic ability. For the next minute, the brainmuncher is aware of the presence of creatures within 300 feet of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as well as each creature's Intelligence score, but can't sense anything else about it. The brainmuncher must maintain its concentration on this effect as if it were concentrating on a spell; if it loses concentration, the effect ends. After the brainmuncher uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. In addition, the range of its telepathy and the damage die of its Tentacles increase to {@b 90 feet} and a {@b d10}, respectively. When the brainmuncher's tamer reaches 5th level in the tamer class, the damage die increases to {@damage 2d6}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Resilience I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The brainmuncher gains a +2 bonus to saving throws it makes against spells and other magical effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mind Blast I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the brainmuncher magically emits psychic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw or take 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage. A creature that fails the saving throw by 5 or more is stunned until the start of its next turn. After the brainmuncher uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the brainmuncher's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 17 ({@damage 5d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Psionic Shield I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction), Passive (companion).}", + "The brainmuncher gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't incapacitated or wearing armour. When a creature within range of the brainmuncher's telepathy takes psychic damage, the brainmuncher can use its reaction to halve the psychic damage taken by that creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Telepathic Hub", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Creature Sense. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "As an action, the brainmuncher can link the minds of up to 10 creatures that are within the radius of its telepathy for 1 hour, or until the brainmuncher returns to its vessel. While within this radius, those creatures can communicate telepathically with one another. After the brainmuncher uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. The brainmuncher can hear all telepathic communications originating from or directed towards any creature within the radius of its telepathy. In addition, the range of its telepathy and the damage die of its Tentacles attack increase to 120 feet and {@damage 2d8}, respectively. When the tamer reaches 13th and 17th level in the tamer class, this damage die increases to {@damage 2d10} and {@damage 2d12}, respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Resilience II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Magic Resilience I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The brainmuncher gains a +2 bonus to saving throws it makes against spells and other magical effects. This is in addition to the bonus from Magic Resilience I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mind Blast II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Mind Blast I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The damage of the brainmuncher's Mind Blast action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6}), and the size of the cone increases to 60 feet. The brainmuncher gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the brainmuncher's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 35 ({@damage 10d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Psionic Shield II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Psionic Shield I. Type: Active (reaction), Passive (companion).}", + "The brainmuncher gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't incapacitated or wearing armour. This is in addition to the bonus from Psionic Shield I. The brainmuncher can detect whenever a creature within range of its telepathy makes a Wisdom saving throw, and can use its reaction to give that creature advantage on the saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Domination", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Telepathic Hub. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the brainmuncher attempts to dominate the mind of a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the brainmuncher for 1 minute. If the brainmuncher or creatures that are friendly to the brainmuncher are fighting the target, it has advantage on the saving throw. A creature whose CR is higher than half the brainmuncher's tamer's level in the tamer class (rounded up) automatically succeeds on this saving throw. The brainmuncher can telepathically communicate with and issue commands to the creature at any range while it is conscious (no action required), which it does its best to obey. If the creature completes the order and doesn't receive further direction from the brainmuncher, it defends and preserves itself to the best of its ability. Each time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw against the effect. If the saving throw succeeds, the effect ends. This spell ends early when the brainmuncher is dismissed. After the brainmuncher uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Brainmuncher.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Brainmuncher_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Brainmuncher Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Caprisoul", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Cappy has saved me more than once when I ran out of healing potions in some dank dungeon. When it comes to caprisouls, just make sure you keep them fed and watch out for the pointy bit if you don't." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Drained" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caprisoul", + "entries": [ + "Type: Undead", + "Creature Component: Wight and stirge", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Spirit Transfer and +2 Hit Dice", + "A glowing caprisoul is a safe caprisoul; those ones have fed recently and are still digesting their life force meal. With a long, narrow proboscis capable of finding chinks in most armour, a caprisoul pierces more than the body when it attacks; it finds its way into the target's very essence. And, shortly after, that essence finds its way into the caprisoul. A well trained caprisoul can transfer this life force back to its owner, or unleash it in a psyche-devastating ray.", + "If any of the caprisoul's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the caprisoul's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the caprisoul's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the caprisoul the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirit Transfer", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "When the caprisoul hits with its Soul Drain attack, it stores life force in a pool of soul power equal to the necrotic damage dealt, which has a maximum capacity equal to 10 plus the number of tamer levels the caprisoul's tamer has. As an action, the caprisoul can empty this pool of soul power into one willing creature within 5 feet of it, causing that creature to regain hit points equal to the pool's value. While its pool has life force in it, the caprisoul emits dim light in a 10-foot radius. The caprisoul's Death Burst trait deals additional damage equal to the value in its pool of soul power when it dies. The pool of soul power resets to 0 when the caprisoul's tamer finishes a long rest. After the caprisoul has used this action twice, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immaterial", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the caprisoul turns partially incorporeal. Until the start of its next turn, it has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. After the caprisoul uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The caprisoul's flying speed increases by 10 feet and it gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soulbeam I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Spirit Transfer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the caprisoul unleashes all of the energy stored in its pool of soul power. Each creature in a 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes psychic damage equal to the value in the caprisoul's pool on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. The pool then resets to zero. When the caprisoul's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, this action deals an additional 7 ({@damage 2d6}) psychic damage. After the caprisoul has used this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flyby", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The caprisoul doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soul Siphon", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The caprisoul's Soul Drain attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} necrotic damage (7 ({@damage 2d6}) total). This increases by {@damage 1d6} when its tamer reaches 11th level in the tamer class (10 ({@damage 3d6}) total) and 17th level in the tamer class (14 ({@damage 4d6}) total)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Quick I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The caprisoul's flying speed increases by 10 feet and it gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This is in addition to the increase and bonus from Quick I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uncanny Dodge", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "When an attacker that the caprisoul can see hits it with an attack, the caprisoul can use its reaction to halve the attack's damage against it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incorporeality", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Immaterial. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "While the caprisoul is under the effect of its Immaterial trait, it can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. If it ends its turn inside an object, it takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage and is shunted to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soulbeam II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Soulbeam I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The length of the caprisoul's Soulbeam line increases to 90 feet, and the caprisoul gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. The action deals an additional 7 ({@damage 2d6}) psychic damage, in addition to the bonus from Soulbeam I (14 ({@damage 4d6}) total extra damage). When the caprisoul's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, this action deals an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage, in addition to the previous bonuses (24 ({@damage 7d6}) total extra damage)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soulform", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Incorporeality or Soulbeam II. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the caprisoul unleashes its stored pool of soul power, turning into a terrifying, ghostly version of itself, changing in the following ways for 1 minute:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It grows to Medium size.", + "It becomes weightless and can hover while flying.", + "It has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.", + "It can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. If it ends its turn inside an object, it takes 5 ({@damage 1d10}) force damage and is shunted to the nearest unoccupied space.", + "It gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the value in its pool of soul power.", + "Its pool of soul power resets to zero.", + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "It gains a ranged spell attack: Soul Lance.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soul Lance", + "entries": [ + "{@atk rs} Con to hit, range 90 ft., one creature. {@h}24 ({@damage 7d6}) psychic damage and the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of the caprisoul until the transformation ends. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "After the minute elapses, or if the caprisoul is reduced to 0 hit points before then, it falls unconscious until its tamer finishes a long rest. After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Caprisoul.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Caprisoul_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Caprisoul Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Couatling", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "We used to have a lot of bar fights before Couaty took a liking to Granny Weathertax. Now they're quite the formidable pair. Couaty follows her everywhere, lets her know which folks are up to no good, and Granny takes care of them before any more of my tables get broken. I'd just got pretty good at carpentry too..." + ], + "by": "Heliana, No Longer A Woodworker" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Couatling", + "entries": [ + "Type: Celestial", + "Creature Component: Couatl", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Linguist and +2 Hit Dice", + "Agents of good, harbingers of harmony, and a font of pleasant vibes, couatlings are anathema to evil. It isn't unusual for a couatl mother to expire after guarding her brood of eggs without rest or reprieve. Hatching without a parent isn't as dire a consequence for these innately magical creatures as one might think. The most bold of the brood will often use the mother's skull as a means of scaring off would-be predators. Adorable.", + "If any of the couatling's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the couatling's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the couatling's Charisma modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the couatling the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Linguist", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling can understand all the languages that its tamer understands and can speak falteringly in those languages. In addition, the couatling can use an action to cast {@spell comprehend languages}, requiring no material components. After it has used this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest. The couatling gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Constriction", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "The couatling gains a melee spell attack: Constrict. The damage die of the Constrict attack increases with the specified die size in the couatling's Growth improvements.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constrict", + "entries": [ + "{@atk ms} Cha to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature no more than one size larger than the couatling. {@h}{@damage 1d4} + Cha modifier bludgeoning damage, and the target is {@condition grappled} (escape DC equals save DC). Until this grapple ends, the target is {@condition restrained}, and the couatling can't constrict another target." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling's size increases to Small and its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d8 and its Divine Constriction to a d6." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Aegis", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the couatling casts {@spell protection from evil and good} or {@spell protection from poison}, without requiring material components. These spells end early when the couatling is dismissed. After it uses this feature to cast either spell, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solar Beam I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (companion).}", + "As an action, the couatling unleashes a beam of radiant energy from its fanged maw. Each creature in a 5-foot-wide, 30-foot-long line must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the couatling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the couatling's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "True Seeing I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling gains blindsight to a range of 15 feet. As an action, it can gain truesight out to the range of its blindsight until the end of its next turn. After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Armour", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Divine Aegis. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling's scales harden as it is shrouded in a golden veil that wards against evil creatures. The couatling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. In addition, evil-aligned creatures that target the couatling with an attack or a harmful spell must first make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature must choose a new target or lose the attack or spell. This spell doesn't protect the couatling from area effects, such as the explosion of a fireball. If the couatling makes an attack, casts a spell that affects an enemy, or deals damage to another creature, the golden veil fades to mist and this effect (but not the bonus to its AC) is suspended for 1 minute." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling's size increases to Medium and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d10 and its Divine Constriction to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solar Beam II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Solar Beam I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The damage of the couatling's Solar Beam action increases to 31 ({@damage 9d6}), and the length of the line increases to 60 feet. The couatling gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the couatling's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 42 ({@damage 12d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "True Seeing II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, True Seeing I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The couatling's blindsight increases to 60 feet. When it uses its action to gain truesight out to the range of its blindsight, the effect lasts 10 minutes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Evil's Scourge", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Divine Armour. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the couatling casts the {@spell dispel evil and good} spell, without requiring material components. This spell ends early when the couatling is dismissed. After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Couatling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Couatling_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Couatling Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Death Shroud", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Delightful companions when tracking; they don't speak and they get as excited as me when identifying the cause of a corpse's demise\u2014a useful trait when discerning your prey's favourite meals. Just don't take them to a mortuary. People are so touchy about their relatives' flesh sacks." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Irreverent" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death Shroud", + "entries": [ + "Type: Undead", + "Creature Component: Undead spellcaster", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Recycle and +2 Hit Dice", + "A death shroud can be created by combining cloth imbued with necromantic energy with flesh free of a soul. One blast of biomantic energy later and you have an animate, cloth-wrapped limb. A death shroud actively recruits fresh corpses into its own form, temporarily increasing its size and strength. Over time, some of these additions stick, and the death shroud can grow to a mass of writhing limbs, heads, and torsos.", + "If any of the death shroud's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the death shroud's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the death shroud's Intelligence modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the death shroud the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recycle", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Active (action or reaction).}", + "As a reaction when the death shroud kills a creature with its Slap or Lich Slap attacks, or as an action when the death shroud is within 5 feet of a corpse that has been dead for no longer than 1 hour, the death shroud absorbs some of the corpse's mass into itself. The death shroud regains hit points equal to one roll of the corpse's Hit Die and gains the same number of temporary hit points. In addition, if the corpse is equal to or larger than the death shroud, the death shroud's size increases by one size category until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. The death shroud's size can increase by no more than one category in this way. If there isn't enough room for the death shroud to double its size, it attains the maximum possible size in the space available. While its size is increased in this way, the death shroud has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, it gains a +2 bonus to the attack roll of its Slap attack, and its Slap attack deals an extra {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud's size increases to Small and its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Slap increases to a d6 and its Lich Slap to a d10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hulking Protector", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "When a creature the death shroud can see attacks a target that is within 5 feet of the death shroud, it can use its reaction to decrease the damage the target takes by {@damage 1d10}, provided the attack is against a creature other than the death shroud. When the death shroud's tamer reaches 13th level in the tamer class, this damage reduction increases to {@damage 2d10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grave Robber", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action), Passive (companion & tamer).}", + "The death shroud is always under the effects of the {@spell detect magic} spell, which has a radius equal to the death shroud's blindsight. If the death shroud uses its action to see magical auras, these are also visible to its tamer. In addition, the death shroud can use its bonus action to use its thieves' tools to disarm a trap or open a lock, or to take the Use an Object action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud's size increases to Medium and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Slap increases to a d8 and its Lich Slap to a {@damage 2d6}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the death shroud makes two attacks with any combination of Slap and Lich Slap." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead Fortitude I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud gains a +1 bonus to its AC. In addition, if damage reduces the death shroud to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the death shroud drops to 1 hit point instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corpse Investigator", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Grave Robber. Type: Active (action), Passive (tamer).}", + "As an action, the death shroud can cast the {@spell speak with dead} spell without requiring material components, allowing its tamer to ask the corpse questions. This spell ends early when the death shroud is dismissed. After the death shroud uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. In addition, the death shroud's tamer gains proficiency in the Medicine skill." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead Fortitude II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Undead Fortitude I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud gains a +1 bonus to its AC. This improvement is in addition to the bonus from Undead Fortitude I. The DC for the Constitution saving throw it makes when reduced to 0 hit points equals the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud's size increases to Large and its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Slap attack increases to a d10 and its Lich Slap to {@damage 2d8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead Fortitude III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Undead Fortitude II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The death shroud gains a +1 bonus to its AC. This improvement is in addition to the bonuses from Undead Fortitude I & II. It can make the Constitution saving throw when reduced to 0 hit points even if the damage is radiant or from a critical hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swarm", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Growth III. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the death shroud deconstructs itself into eight {@creature ghoul||ghouls} which last for 1 minute. While in this state, the tamer can issue a single command as an action to all eight ghouls, which they follow to the best of their ability. The tamer can't use its Bolster, Psychic Bond, Malleable Presence, Switcheroo, or Magnificent Presence features to affect any of the ghouls. The tamer can dismiss the death shroud if at least on ghoul is within range of the tamer. When it does so, the nearest ghoul returns to the vessel\u2014where it reverts to a death shroud and remains unconcious and remains unconscious until its tamer finishes a long rest\u2014and all the other ghouls drop dead. Alternatively, if at least one ghoul is alive at the end of the minute and is on the same plane of existence as the tamer, the death shroud returns to its vessel and remains unconscious until its tamer finishes a long rest. If all ghouls die, the death shroud returns to its vessel with 3 levels of exhaustion and remains unconscious until its tamer finishes a long rest. if the tamer is on a different plane of existence to all of the ghouls when the minute ends or when the last ghoul dies, the death shroud dies." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Death_Shroud.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Death_Shroud_Adult.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Death_Shroud_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Death Shroud Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dire Bunny", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Yes, a dire bunny is a great enchanting buddy, valuable rogue-like combatant, and excellent at getting the truth out of folks. But what no-one talks about is their ability to plough a field. One word and thousands of bony limbs dig it all up. Just don't take them to a graveyard, they get... distracted." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Aspiring Farmer" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Bunny", + "entries": [ + "Type: Aberration", + "Creature Component: Bonemonger", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Sneak Attack", + "Astral hermits are a strange and esoteric species. Mercantile in nature, those that visit the Material Plane choose forms that appear innocuous and unthreatening, to better sell their enchanting services. The hermit from which this specimen, dubbed the 'dire bunny', has been crafted had a peculiar fascination with bones that has been surprisingly difficult to remove.", + "If any of the dire bunny's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the dire bunny's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the dire bunny's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the dire bunny the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sneak Attack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "Once on its turn, the dire bunny can deal an extra 3 ({@damage 1d6}) damage to one creature it hits with a Bite attack if it has advantage on the attack roll. The dire bunny doesn't need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated, and the dire bunny doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll. The extra damage increases by {@damage 1d6} when the dire bunny's tamer reaches 3rd level ({@damage 2d6}), 5th level ({@damage 3d6}), 9th level ({@damage 4d6}), 13th level ({@damage 5d6}), and 17th level ({@damage 6d6}) in the tamer class." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Astral Enchanter I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action), Passive (tamer).}", + "While the dire bunny is summoned, its tamer has a +2 bonus to {@variantrule Enchanting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} checks. In addition, as an action, the dire bunny can cast the {@spell identify} spell, requiring no material components. After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mi!", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the dire bunny proclaims \"Mi!\" at one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. If the target can hear the proclamation, it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 4 ({@damage 1d8}) thunder damage and 4 ({@damage 1d8}) psychic damage, and become {@condition frightened} of the dire bunny until the end of the dire bunny's next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veracious Question", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action), Passive (companion & tamer).}", + "The dire bunny gains proficiency in the Persuasion and Intimidation skills and, while the bunny is summoned, its tamer can add half its proficiency bonus to ability checks it makes that use the Insight, Intimidation, or Persuasion skills. In addition, when the dire bunny asks a question, it can use a bonus action to imbue the question with magical truth. If the question's recipient can hear (or otherwise perceive) and understand the question, it must make a Charisma saving throw, blurting out a short, truthful answer on a failure, or answering as it pleases (if at all) on a success. A creature can choose to fail this saving throw. After the dire bunny has used this bonus action twice, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grasping Bonetide I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the dire bunny summons a wave of animated bones that ripples out from it in either a 30-foot cone or 15-foot-radius circle (dire bunny's choice). Skeletal limbs burst out from surfaces in the area, slashing and grasping at creatures in contact with those surfaces. Each of those creatures must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) slashing damage and becoming {@condition restrained} until the end of the dire bunny's next turn on a failure, or taking half as much damage and not becoming {@condition restrained} on a success. After the dire bunny uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the dire bunny's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 17 ({@damage 5d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boney Carapace I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dire bunny gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Springstrike", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Sneak Attack. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "The dire bunny's speed increases by 10 feet. As an action, the dire bunny can move up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks and make one Bite attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uncanny Dodge", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Active (reaction).}", + "When an attacker that the dire bunny can see hits it with an attack, the dire bunny can use its reaction to halve the attack's damage against it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zone of Retributive Truth", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Veracious Question. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the dire bunny manifests an aura that lasts for 1 minute and extends 20 feet from the dire bunny, moving with it. As part of the bonus action to create the aura and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, the dire bunny can ask one creature it can see within the aura a question. If the creature can hear (or otherwise perceive) the question and understands it, it feels compelled to answer truthfully. If it doesn't answer before the end of its next turn, or answers untruthfully, it must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be thrown up to 20 feet in a direction of the dire bunny's choice. After the dire bunny has manifested this aura, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Astral Enchanter II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Astral Enchanter I. Type: Active (action), Passive (tamer).}", + "While the dire bunny is summoned, its tamer has a +2 bonus to {@variantrule Enchanting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} checks. This is in addition to the bonus from Astral Enchanter I. As an action, the dire bunny can cast the {@spell identify} spell at will, requiring no material components." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grasping Bonetide II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Grasping Bonetide I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The damage of the dire bunny's Grasping Bonetide action increases to 24 ({@damage 7d6}), and the size of the area increases to a 50-foot cone or a 20-foot-radius circle. The dire bunny gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the dire bunny's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 35 ({@damage 10d6})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boney Carapace II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Boney Carapace I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The dire bunny gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This is in addition to the bonus from Boney Carapace I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Astral Enchanter III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Astral Enchanter II. Type: Active (action), Passive (tamer).}", + "While the dire bunny is summoned, its tamer has a +2 bonus to {@variantrule Enchanting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} checks. This is in addition to the bonuses from Astral Enchanter I & II. As an action, the dire bunny can cast the {@spell locate object} spell, requiring no material components. This spell ends early when the dire bunny is dismissed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bone Cage", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Boney Carapace II. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "The dire bunny gains a +1 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This is in addition to the bonuses from Boney Carapace I & II. As an action, the dire bunny creates a magical effect identical to the {@spell bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell with a range of self (30-foot-radius sphere). After it uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Dire_Bunny.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Dire_Bunny_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Dire Bunny Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Slaghund Pup", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "No. Loud. Noises. Hundy is a sehr light sleeper und our insurance doesn't cover arson by fire-based fiends that you invite into your laboratory." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Charred" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaghund", + "entries": [ + "Type: Fiend", + "Creature Component: Hell hound and owlbear", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Growth I and +2 Hit Dice", + "Instinctive, impulsive, and prone to setting things aflame, this pyromaniac pup's psyche is almost entirely id. A biomantic mix of hell hound and owlbear, this fiery fiend is an offensive powerhouse, even when a tiny pup. Just be careful not to stand too close to it when you sneeze... slaghunds are jumpy creatures.", + "If any of the slaghund's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the slaghund's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the slaghund's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the slaghund the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund's size increases to Small and its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d8 and its Claws to a d6. The slaghund gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hound's Speed", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund's speed increases by 20 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund's size increases to Medium and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d10 and its Claws to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the slaghund can make two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Claws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trailblazer", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action while the slaghund's Heatable Body trait is active, it can make its fires burn even hotter until the start of its next turn, leaving a trail of devastation behind it. After using this action, each space the slaghund moves into bursts into 5-foot-high flames until the start of its next turn. A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of these flames, or one that starts its turn in the flames' space or moves into the flames' space for the first time on its turn, must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) fire damage for each 5-foot-square of flames within 5 feet of it if it started its turn next to the flames, or 17 ({@damage 5d6}) fire damage if it is in the flames' space. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage. After the slaghund uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest. When the slaghund's tamer reaches 9th level in the tamer class, this damage increases to 3 ({@damage 1d6}) and 24 ({@damage 7d6}), respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Keen Senses. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the slaghund's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "White Hot", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion & tamer).}", + "The fire damage of the slaghund's Heatable Body and Heated Weapons traits increases to {@damage 1d8}. While the slaghund is summoned, its tamer has resistance to fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The slaghund's size increases to Large and its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d12 and its Claws to a d10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trailblazer II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Trailblazer I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The damage of the slaghund's Trailblazer action increases to 4 ({@damage 1d8}) and 31 ({@damage 9d6}), respectively. The slaghund gains a +1 bonus to the save DC of this action. When the slaghund's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, the damage of this action increases to 5 ({@damage 1d10}) and 42 ({@damage 12d6}), respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiery Aura", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, White Hot. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action while the slaghund's Heatable Body trait is active, it casts the {@spell fire shield} spell on itself, choosing the warm shield option and requiring no material components. After the slaghund uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Slaghund.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Slaghund_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaghund Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tatzling", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "You know, mein experiments haf blöwn up in mein face far less since zis chappy has been helpink me in ze laboratory. But last night, I did see him slip on a patch of beer and knock over a broom, which hit Peeper und sent him flyink into Lut's bar, knockink ovr every bottle ov rum she owns. Such an unfortunate kreature..." + ], + "by": "Humperdink, Recently Lucky" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tatzling", + "entries": [ + "Type: Dragon", + "Creature Component: Silver dragon", + "Bonus Tamer Improvement: Growth I and +2 Hit Dice", + "With a distinctive lopsided horn, scales of a deep midnight hue, and a sinuous, eel-like body, it is hard to believe that the tatzel family is a close relative of the silver dragon. Though more introverted than their gregarious argent cousins, tatzelwurms and their biomantic counterparts, tatzlings, are just as friendly towards those in need. Widely regarded as a sign of impending doom and misfortune, superstitious folk the world over ward their homes against these sleek shadow-cats. This is to the villagers' detriment, however; tatzlings have the unique ability to draw bad luck from others. In fact, it is this aspect that makes a tatzling such a great protector and causes its most innocent failures to become disastrous.", + "If any of the tatzling's traits or actions require saving throws, it is always against the tatzling's save DC, as calculated below.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Save DC", + "text": "8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the tatzling's Constitution modifier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Monster Trainer", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the improvements you can normally give your companions, you can choose to grant the tatzling the following improvements using your Monster Trainer feature:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: become a tamer's companion. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling's size increases to Small and its Hit Die size increases to a d6 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d8 and its Claws to a d6. The tatzling gains this improvement when it becomes a companion; it doesn't cost an improvement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harden I", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cold Demeanour", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 3rd-level tamer. Type: Active (bonus action).}", + "As a bonus action, the tatzling creates a magical protective shield that surrounds it, covering its scales in a delicate patina of hoarfrost. It gains temporary hit points equal to three times its tamer's proficiency bonus for 1 minute. If a creature hits it with a melee attack while it has these temporary hit points, the creature takes cold damage equal to three times its tamer's proficiency bonus. After the tatzling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer, Growth I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling's size increases to Medium and its Hit Die size increases to a d8 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d10 and its Claws to a d8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the tatzling can make two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Claws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slowing Gaze", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 5th-level tamer. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, the tatzling targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it that can see it. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be affected by the {@spell slow} spell until the start of the tatzling's next turn, until the tatzling can no longer see it, until it is more than 60 feet from the tatzling, or until the tatzling chooses to end the effect (no action required). At the start of its subsequent turns, the tatzling can use its bonus action to extend the effect's duration to the start of its next turn. For the effect's duration, the tatzling has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than the target of this effect. After the tatzling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harden II", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer, Harden I. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling gains a +2 bonus to its AC while it isn't wearing armour. This improvement is in addition to the bonus from Harden I." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aura of Protection", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 9th-level tamer. Type: Passive (tamer and allies).}", + "Whenever a creature friendly to the tatzling makes a saving throw while within 10 feet of the tatzling, the creature gains a bonus to the saving throw equal to the tatzling's Constitution modifier (minimum +1). The tatzling must be conscious to grant this bonus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Growth III", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Growth II. Type: Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling's size increases to Large and its Hit Die size increases to a d10 (its hit point maximum consequently increases by 1 for each of its Hit Dice). The damage die of its Bite attack increases to a d12 and its Claws to a d10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slowing Glare", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 13th-level tamer, Slowing Gaze. Type: Active (action).}", + "As an action, each creature of the tatzling's choice in a 40-foot cone originating from its eyes must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become affected by the {@spell slow} spell for 1 minute. An affected creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After the tatzling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest. When the tatzling's tamer reaches 17th level in the tamer class, this effect's cone increases to 60 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freezing Blast", + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: 17th-level tamer, Cold Demeanour. Type: Active (action), Passive (companion).}", + "The tatzling gains immunity to cold damage. As an action, the tatzling causes temperatures to plummet. Each creature within 20 feet of it must make a Constitution saving throw, taking 35 ({@damage 10d6}) cold damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. In addition, surfaces in the area become covered in a thin sheet of ice that lasts for 1 minute. When the ice appears, each creature standing on it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. A creature that enters the area for the first time on its turn or ends its turn there must also succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. The tatzling automatically succeeds on these Dexterity saving throws. After the tatzling uses this action, it can't do so again until its tamer finishes a long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Tatzling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Familiars/Tatzling_Overview.webp" + }, + "title": "Tatzling Overview" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bonemonger Phalange", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + "Little is known about astral hermits thanks to their propensity to set up shop in hard-to-reach locations. They are far-travelling aberrations, each developing extremely specific obsessions such as light, words, or bones. Astral hermits study their area of interest in meticulous detail, using it as a medium through which to learn more of the world.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corporeal Forms", + "entries": [ + "A male astral hermit is made up of two bodies: his heart and his hearth. An astral hermit's hearth is a maze-like construction at the centre of which is a portal to the Astral Plane. The astral hermit's heart is how he presents himself to the world. Usually, this is in a form that is inviting to creatures of that plane, a tactic which ensures plentiful trade." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reproduction", + "entries": [ + "Male and female astral hermits lead two very different existences. A male astral hermit's hearth is his bower, and his heart can never travel further than a few hundred feet from it. The abundance and richness of its treasures (which to the common person may appear as worthless relics) help to impress females of the species, which flit through the Astral Plane searching for portals into the hearth's of other hermits. When a union is formed, eggs are produced and jettisoned into the astral expanse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafters and Enchanters", + "entries": [ + "Astral hermits are innately magical beings, able to imbue items or creatures with enchantments shaped by their subject of obsession. Unable to travel far from their hearths, astral hermits create reputations of skill with enchanting and use that as the currency with which they trade for relics that further fuel their obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonemonger", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's obsession is bones. Fossilised, inscribed, splintered, or fresh, the bonemonger can read the history of every bone that passes him, learning much of the creatures to which they once belonged. The bonemonger has also learnt to animate these bones with his necromantic magic, allowing them to act as guards, workers, and scouts. The bonemonger chooses the form of a tiny white rabbit as his heart, an unassuming form that is nevertheless extremely deadly when threatened." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonemonger.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonefields_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bonemonger Ulna", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + "Little is known about astral hermits thanks to their propensity to set up shop in hard-to-reach locations. They are far-travelling aberrations, each developing extremely specific obsessions such as light, words, or bones. Astral hermits study their area of interest in meticulous detail, using it as a medium through which to learn more of the world.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corporeal Forms", + "entries": [ + "A male astral hermit is made up of two bodies: his heart and his hearth. An astral hermit's hearth is a maze-like construction at the centre of which is a portal to the Astral Plane. The astral hermit's heart is how he presents himself to the world. Usually, this is in a form that is inviting to creatures of that plane, a tactic which ensures plentiful trade." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reproduction", + "entries": [ + "Male and female astral hermits lead two very different existences. A male astral hermit's hearth is his bower, and his heart can never travel further than a few hundred feet from it. The abundance and richness of its treasures (which to the common person may appear as worthless relics) help to impress females of the species, which flit through the Astral Plane searching for portals into the hearth's of other hermits. When a union is formed, eggs are produced and jettisoned into the astral expanse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafters and Enchanters", + "entries": [ + "Astral hermits are innately magical beings, able to imbue items or creatures with enchantments shaped by their subject of obsession. Unable to travel far from their hearths, astral hermits create reputations of skill with enchanting and use that as the currency with which they trade for relics that further fuel their obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonemonger", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's obsession is bones. Fossilised, inscribed, splintered, or fresh, the bonemonger can read the history of every bone that passes him, learning much of the creatures to which they once belonged. The bonemonger has also learnt to animate these bones with his necromantic magic, allowing them to act as guards, workers, and scouts. The bonemonger chooses the form of a tiny white rabbit as his heart, an unassuming form that is nevertheless extremely deadly when threatened." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonemonger.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonefields_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bonemonger Femur", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + "Little is known about astral hermits thanks to their propensity to set up shop in hard-to-reach locations. They are far-travelling aberrations, each developing extremely specific obsessions such as light, words, or bones. Astral hermits study their area of interest in meticulous detail, using it as a medium through which to learn more of the world.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corporeal Forms", + "entries": [ + "A male astral hermit is made up of two bodies: his heart and his hearth. An astral hermit's hearth is a maze-like construction at the centre of which is a portal to the Astral Plane. The astral hermit's heart is how he presents himself to the world. Usually, this is in a form that is inviting to creatures of that plane, a tactic which ensures plentiful trade." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reproduction", + "entries": [ + "Male and female astral hermits lead two very different existences. A male astral hermit's hearth is his bower, and his heart can never travel further than a few hundred feet from it. The abundance and richness of its treasures (which to the common person may appear as worthless relics) help to impress females of the species, which flit through the Astral Plane searching for portals into the hearth's of other hermits. When a union is formed, eggs are produced and jettisoned into the astral expanse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafters and Enchanters", + "entries": [ + "Astral hermits are innately magical beings, able to imbue items or creatures with enchantments shaped by their subject of obsession. Unable to travel far from their hearths, astral hermits create reputations of skill with enchanting and use that as the currency with which they trade for relics that further fuel their obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonemonger", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's obsession is bones. Fossilised, inscribed, splintered, or fresh, the bonemonger can read the history of every bone that passes him, learning much of the creatures to which they once belonged. The bonemonger has also learnt to animate these bones with his necromantic magic, allowing them to act as guards, workers, and scouts. The bonemonger chooses the form of a tiny white rabbit as his heart, an unassuming form that is nevertheless extremely deadly when threatened." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonemonger.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Rising/Bonefields_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ], + "legendaryGroup": [ + { + "name": "Aboleth Broodmother", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 529, + "lairActions": [ + "So long as the aboleth broodmother or one of its offspring is alive and within the lake, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "13", + "+5", + "5 ({@damage 2d4})" + ], + [ + "11th", + "15", + "+7", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})" + ], + [ + "17th", + "17", + "+9", + "21 ({@damage 6d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the aboleth takes one of the following lair actions; the aboleth can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tempestuous Turbulence", + "entries": [ + "The water within the lair writhes and swirls, causing 6-foot-tall waves to crash over all the low-lying islands. Each creature in the water, or on the ground less than 5 feet above the water's surface, must make a VDC Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 20 feet into the water." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Plague Tide", + "entries": [ + "The water begins to bubble, filling the lair with noxious, aerosolised droplets. A creature is affected even if it doesn't need to breathe. Each creature must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned|PHB}. If running this hunt at 11th or 17th level, the creature is poisoned as if it had failed a saving throw against the {@spell contagion} spell (no concentration required). A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect for it on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aqua Phantasm", + "entries": [ + "Water in the aboleth broodmother's lair magically becomes a conduit for the unspeakable horrors the broodmother has witnessed in its vast memory. Each creature of the broodmother or broodlings' choice within the lair's waters must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or take Vdam psychic damage and become {@condition frightened|PHB} of the huddled mass of creatures (wave 1), the chrysalis (wave 2), or the broodmother (wave 3) until the end of its next turn." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing an aboleth broodmother's lair is warped by millenia of tinkering with the flora and fauna, creating one or more of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Never-before-seen fauna, often sporting sacs of unborn broodlings, proliferate within 6 miles of the lair.", + "Creatures in contact with water within 6 miles of the lair feel a compulsion to move towards the lair's centre.", + "Within 1 mile of the lair, thickets of dense vegetation allow passage only for the broodmother, broodlings, or creatures controlled by either. Each 5-foot-cube of thicket has an AC of 15, 50 hit points, {@b vulnerability} to cold damage, {@b resistance} to bludgeoning damage, and {@b immunity} to piercing, poison, and psychic damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dreamholders", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 534, + "lairActions": [ + "While the dreamholder lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its dreamscape to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs, damage, and temporary hit points of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam", + "Temporary Hit Points" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "13", + "5 ({@damage 2d4})", + "3 ({@dice 1d6})" + ], + [ + "12th", + "16", + "14 ({@damage 4d6})", + "7 ({@dice 2d6})" + ], + [ + "19th", + "18", + "28 ({@damage 8d6})", + "14 ({@dice 4d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dreamholder takes one of the following lair actions; the dreamholder can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Forgetful Friend", + "entries": [ + "Each creature of the dreamholder's choice within the lair must make a VDC Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target loses the ability to distinguish friend from foe. It regards all creatures it can see as enemies until initiative count 20 of the next round. Whenever the affected creature chooses another creature as a target, it must choose the target at random from among the creatures it can see within range of the attack, spell, or other ability it's using. If an enemy provokes an opportunity attack from the affected creature, the creature must make that attack if it is able to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Valiance", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder inspires creatures of its choice within its lair, giving them visions of triumph and hope. Each affected creature gains temporary hit points and is affected by the {@spell bless} spell until initiative count 20 of the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Despair", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder gives creatures of its choice within its lair visions of failure and despair. Each creature of the dreamholder choice that is in its lair must make a VDC Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes psychic damage and is affected by the {@spell bane} spell until initiative count 20 of the next round. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't affected by the spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The dreamholder's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detect Thoughts.", + "entry": "The dreamholder can detect the surface thoughts of all creatures within its lair. This gives it advantage on any Wisdom (Insight) checks against creatures in its lair." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immutable Form.", + "entry": "The environment of the Dreamscape can be permanently changed only by a {@spell dream} or {@spell wish} spell. All objects are otherwise unbreakable." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Speed of Thought.", + "entry": "Each creature gains a modifier to its speed equal to its Intelligence score minus 10 (rounded down to the nearest 5-foot increment)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Strength of Mind.", + "entry": "Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws are all replaced with Intelligence saving throws." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quiet.", + "entry": "The Dreamscape is magically quietened; the dreamholder doesn't like loud noises (or thunder damage). All creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that involve hearing." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where Are We?", + "entry": "No one can quite remember how they arrived where they are." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pygmy Rakshasa", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 545, + "lairActions": [ + "While a pygmy rakshasa lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its lair to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam", + "Weave Snap Damage" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "13", + "5 ({@damage 2d4})", + "2 ({@damage 1d4})" + ], + [ + "13th", + "16", + "14 ({@damage 4d6})", + "4 ({@damage 1d8})" + ], + [ + "18th", + "18", + "28 ({@damage 8d6})", + "7 ({@damage 2d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the rakshasa takes one of the following lair actions; the rakshasa can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fish Guts", + "entries": [ + "The internal viscera of thousands of fish pours down in a 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder. Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} until initiative count 20 on the next round. Until the fish are removed, the ground in the area is difficult terrain and a creature in this area has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm", + "entries": [ + "The pygmy rakshasa targets one Large or smaller creature within its lair, causing a horde of Tiny beasts and fiends to swarm over it. The creature must make a VDC Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes Vdam piercing damage and is {@condition restrained} until initiative count 20 on the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weave Snap", + "entries": [ + "The pygmy rakshasa targets one creature within its lair that is attuned to a magic item or under the influence of a spell (GM's discretion), and forces it to make a VDC Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes Vdam force damage for each magic item it is attuned to as well as for each level of spell currently affecting it. On a success, it takes half as much damage." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the pygmy rakshasa's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hairweeds.", + "entry": "Tumbleweeds made of cat hair abound wherever the wind takes them." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Land on Your Feet.", + "entry": "Creatures have a tendency to always land on their feet, gaining {@b advantage} on any ability checks or saving throws they make to prevent falling prone." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunbeams.", + "entry": "Sunbeams create particularly comfortable areas in which to stretch out and relax. When a creature starts a short rest in such an area, it must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or fall asleep for the rest's duration. Regardless of the result, such a creature gains 1 additional hit point for each Hit Die it spends to recover hit points at the end of the rest." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unsafe Ledges.", + "entry": "All shelves are unsafe; occasional wafts of magic cause any objects near the edge of a shelf, ledge, or overhang to be knocked off." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 566, + "lairActions": [ + "The koboldzilla's lair is unique in that it is created by the concentrated belief of all its kobold pilots (or, in its mythic state, its belief in itself).", + "Until the koboldzilla is destroyed, the kobolds' collective belief manifests as the following lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "7th", + "14", + "7 ({@damage 2d6})" + ], + [ + "14th", + "16", + "14 ({@damage 4d6})" + ], + [ + "20th", + "18", + "28 ({@damage 8d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the koboldzilla takes one of the following lair actions; the koboldzilla can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Airstrike", + "entries": [ + "A jetpack-powered kobold bursts out of the ground and proceeds to drop sticks of dynamite in a broad path before its engine backfires and it flies off into a nearby building. Each creature in a 10-foot-wide, 50-foot-long line must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature is knocked {@condition prone} and takes Vdam thunder damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chittering Laughter", + "entries": [ + "The infectious laughter of ultra-zealous kobolds echoes around the lair. Each non-kobold creature in the lair, other than the koboldzilla, must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of all kobolds and the koboldzilla until the start of initiative count 20 on the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm of Kobolds", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of kobolds erupt from tiny tunnels, grabbing at the adventurers' various accoutrements, before disappearing back down the holes. Each non-kobold creature in the lair, other than the koboldzilla, must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw. On a success, the creature loses one nonmagical item of its choice that it isn't wearing. On a failure, the creature loses one magical or nonmagical item of the GM's choice that isn't being worn." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Returning Stolen Items", + "entries": [ + "Players really like their magic items. How hard they are to find after the fight concludes is entirely up to you! Letting them be retrievable after the fight concludes should keep everyone happy." + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing the koboldzilla's lair is buoyed by the abundant belief, which creates one or more of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Tapping a device and saying \"she hasn't let me down yet\" ensures that the apparatus in question won't fail until the very last moment while within 6 miles of the lair.", + "The {@spell mending} cantrip and {@spell fixit|helianasguidetomonsterhunting} spell (see page 507) have their casting times halved within 1 mile of the lair.", + "When automatons and constructs within 1 mile of the lair are healed, they regain twice as many hit points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tavern Mimic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 576, + "lairActions": [ + "Tavern mimics set up shop along busy trade routes, at well-travelled crossroads, or in mountain passes where no other respite is available. Benign tavern mimics often become recognised features in the landscape, valued by travellers and traders. More hostile tavern mimics will move frequently, lest their malevolent existence be discovered.", + "While the tavern mimic lives, it can take the following lair actions. The saving throw DC and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt, as shown in the following table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "12", + "3 ({@damage 1d6})" + ], + [ + "8th", + "14", + "7 ({@damage 2d6})" + ], + [ + "13th", + "16", + "14 ({@damage 4d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the tavern mimic takes one of the following lair actions; the mimic can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drool", + "entries": [ + "The tavern mimic secretes acid from a part of its ceiling in a 30-foot square. Each creature directly under the area must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw, taking Vdam acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Peristalsis", + "entries": [ + "A wave shudders through the tavern mimic as its hidden musculature contracts. Each non-mimic creature in the tavern must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes Vdam bludgeoning damage and is pushed 15 feet in a direction of the tavern mimic's choice, where it falls {@condition prone}. On a success, it is moved 5 feet in a direction of the tavern mimic's choice, takes no damage, and doesn't fall {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sink", + "entries": [ + "A 10-foot square of the tavern mimic's floor becomes incredibly soft and sticky. Each creature on the floor in the area, or that enters the area for the first time on its turn, must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained}. A creature that ends its turn while {@condition restrained} in this way sinks 2 feet into the tavern's floor and takes Vdam acid damage. A creature that sinks below its height can't breathe.", + "A creature within 5 feet of a creature {@condition restrained} in this way, including the {@condition restrained} creature, can make a VDC Strength check, freeing the stuck creature and pulling it to the nearest non-sinking area on a success. The area is difficult terrain for all non-mimic creatures until the tavern mimic finishes a short or long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the tavern mimic's favourite spot has the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trampled Terrain.", + "entry": "Trampled ground consisting of hundreds of unique footprints can be found criss-crossing the region. Tracking checks that aim to follow footprints other than the tavern mimic's have disadvantage." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bleached Bones.", + "entry": "Piles of bleached bones and inorganic matter, such as coins and gemstones, can be found in small piles in the region. Some gold coins among these caches are mimic eggs." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Odd Stories.", + "entry": "Folks that have travelled through the region often inadvertently take shelter inside the mimic. They tell tales of strange proprietors and bartenders that communicate with one another without talking, of especially comfortable beds, and of fellow travellers that \"leave before the crack of dawn\" and are never seen again." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Suneater Owlbears", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 582, + "lairActions": [ + "So long as the owlbear is alive and within its lair, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2nd", + "11", + "+3", + "3 ({@damage 1d6})" + ], + [ + "7th", + "14", + "+6", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})" + ], + [ + "12th", + "16", + "+8", + "17 ({@damage 5d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the owlbear takes one of the following lair actions; the owlbear can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rage", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear's territorial rage affects all other creatures within the lair. Each creature must succeed on a VDC Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack against a random creature within reach/range." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Disorienting Lights", + "entries": [ + "Flares and sparkles erupt in a deluge, confusing and disorienting creatures. Each creature in the lair other than the owlbear must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or be affected by the {@spell confusion} spell until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summon Sunsprites", + "entries": [ + "A sunsprite appears next to each creature of the owlbear's choice that it can see and disappears on initiative count 20 of the following round. The sunsprites act on initiative count 10 of this round. They have an attack modifier equal to Vmod, the saving throw of their Death Burst is VDC, and both its attacks and Death Burst deal Vdam radiant damage, instead of their normal statistics." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tar-rasque", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 595, + "lairActions": [ + "A tar-rasque's lair is the area in which its bones became fossilised. Its presence lingers on, pervading every rock, pore, and tar pool.", + "While the arcane power crystal within the tar-rasque is intact, the ambient magic of its preserved skeleton and its eternal rage causes lair actions to occur.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "9th", + "15", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})" + ], + [ + "14th", + "16", + "14 ({@damage 4d6})" + ], + [ + "20th", + "18", + "28 ({@damage 8d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the tar-rasque's arcane-power-source-enhanced presence takes one of the following lair actions; the tar-rasque can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar Geyser", + "entries": [ + "A number of patches of ground fracture and torrents of necrotic tar shoot upwards in 5-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinders. The number of geysers depends on the hunt level: two at 9th level, three at 14th level, or four at 20th level. Each creature in one or more of the geysers must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes Vdam necrotic damage and is fired 40 feet into the air. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and is pushed horizontally to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar Pit", + "entries": [ + "A 10-foot-radius circle of ground permanently turns into a viscous pit of tar and is difficult terrain. Each creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must make a VDC Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} in the tar. A creature sinks 2 feet into the tar each time it fails this saving throw. If it sinks further than its height, it can no longer breathe, is {@condition blinded}, and has disadvantage on Strength checks to free itself. The {@condition restrained} creature, or a creature within 5 feet of it, can use its action to make a VDC Strength check, freeing the stuck creature on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quake", + "entries": [ + "The ground shakes in a 100-foot-radius sphere centred on a point the tar-rasque chooses. Each other creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Polyhedroozes", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 522, + "lairActions": [ + "While a Gargantuan polyhedrooze lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of its lair to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt, as shown in the Variable Lair Action Statistics table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "11", + "2 ({@damage 1d4})" + ], + [ + "6th", + "13", + "5 ({@damage 2d4})" + ], + [ + "11th", + "15", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the Gargantuan polyhedrooze takes one of the following lair actions; the Gargantuan polyhedrooze can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Acid Wave", + "entries": [ + "A 15-foot-wide, 15-foot-tall wave of acid erupts from a pool in the lair, travelling 30 feet along the ground in a direction of the polyhedrooze's choice. Each non-ooze creature in the area must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes Vdam acid damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a success, it takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spiteful Adaptation", + "entries": [ + "Biomantic magic surrounds one creature in the lair, which must succeed on a VDC Constitution saving throw or gain vulnerability to one random damage type as its skin mutates and develops a specific sensibility. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Random Damage Types", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d12}", + "Damage Type" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Acid" + ], + [ + "2", + "Bludgeoning" + ], + [ + "3", + "Piercing" + ], + [ + "4", + "Slashing" + ], + [ + "5", + "Cold" + ], + [ + "6", + "Fire" + ], + [ + "7", + "Lightning" + ], + [ + "8", + "Thunder" + ], + [ + "9", + "Necrotic" + ], + [ + "10", + "Radiant" + ], + [ + "11", + "Poison" + ], + [ + "12", + "Psychic" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The area within 6 miles of a Gargantuan polyhedrooze's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Biomantic Adaptations.", + "entry": "Polyhedroozes occur where biomantic magic, specifically Mut-x, has been unleashed. This magic affects all sorts of fauna and flora, resulting in creatures and plants that have the morphology and traits of other specimens in the region. For example, a cloaker might have a roper's tendril attack." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Mood.", + "entry": "Creatures affected by Mut-x often take on the psychological traits of any powerful creatures that occupied the area. Polyhedroozes near a former black dragon's lair may be especially cruel, while those in proximity to an archfey might be tricksy. Here, for example, the polyhedroozes are especially greedy for treasure." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reactive Mutations.", + "entry": "Some creatures have the Reactive Mutations trait, raising their CR by 1. Whenever the creature takes damage, it gains resistance to that damage type immediately afterwards. The creature can have a number of resistances from this trait equal to its proficiency bonus. If the creature has its maximum number of resistances, the oldest resistance is lost when a new one is gained." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Polyhedrons.", + "entry": "Rocks, speleothems, and plants form in distinctly geometric patterns, often as perfectly symmetrical polyhedra." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magnetite Dragon", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 569, + "lairActions": [ + "Magnetite dragons make their homes in rocky, iron-rich terrain suffused with ambient magic. An abandoned arcane laboratory in a haematite-filled cavern is a lair all magnetite dragons dream of.", + "So long as the dragon is alive and within its lair, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the age of the dragon the party encounters.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Age-Based Saving Throw DC and Damage", + "colLabels": [ + "Dragon", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Young", + "12", + "3 ({@damage 1d6})" + ], + [ + "Adult", + "15", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})" + ], + [ + "Ancient", + "17", + "21 ({@damage 6d6})" + ] + ] + }, + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes one of the following lair actions; the dragon can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetic Waves", + "entries": [ + "The lair's magnetised rock emits a pulse affecting all ferrous metals within the lair. Each creature holding a ferrous weapon or wearing ferrous armour must make a VDC Strength saving throw. On a failure, a creature holding a ferrous weapon is disarmed of its weapon, which flies 10 feet in a random direction, and a creature wearing ferrous armour is knocked {@condition prone}. Roll a d8 and consult the Random Directions table to determine the direction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Interference", + "entries": [ + "The lair becomes ensconced in an {@spell antimagic field} until initiative count 20 of the next round. Each spellcaster in the lair immediately makes a DC 10 Perception check using its spellcasting ability. On a success, it detects the absence of magic in the lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetite Shards", + "entries": [ + "Razor-sharp shards erupt from the ground in a 20-foot radius centred on a point within the lair. Each creature in the area must succeed on a VDC Dexterity saving throw or take Vdam piercing damage. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, the area is subject to nonmagical effects identical to the {@spell spike growth} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Random Directions", + "colLabels": [ + "d8", + "Direction", + "d8", + "Direction" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "North", + "5", + "South" + ], + [ + "2", + "North-east", + "6", + "South-west" + ], + [ + "3", + "East", + "7", + "West" + ], + [ + "4", + "South-east", + "8", + "North-west" + ] + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a legendary magnetite dragon's lair is warped by the dragon's magic, which creates one or more of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Shards of dark-grey crystal thrust up out of the ground, rippling with rainbow shimmers.", + "Insects' carapaces are oddly angular, and those that fly do so noiselessly, on stationary, outstretched wings.", + "Horns and antlers of local fauna appear warped to create sharp right-angles, almost forming squares atop their heads." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bonemonger", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "lairActions": [ + "The bonemonger's lair is its hearth, a nacre-coated spiral, folding in on itself and distorting gravity so that down is always towards its centre. Bones adorn every surface, and can be animated to prevent intrusion by unfriendly folks. Trinkets for trade can be found among the bones, making a newly formed lair a veritable hoard.", + "The area around a bonemonger's lair becomes distorted by its aberrant magic, often mixing with the background magic of the plane on which it finds itself. The bonemonger's predilection for anything osseous leads to a lair that animates bones in a variety of ways. Often, this mingling of magic results in the spontaneous formation of zones of retributive truth, areas that punish those who lie or fail to answer questions in a timely manner.", + "While the bonemonger lives, he can invoke the ambient magic of his lair to take lair actions on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties). The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the adventure, as shown in the Variable Lair Action Statistics table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "VDam", + "VDist" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "12", + "3 ({@damage 1d6})", + "20 feet" + ], + [ + "10th", + "15", + "10 ({@damage 3d6})", + "40 feet" + ], + [ + "16th", + "17", + "21 ({@damage 6d6})", + "60 feet" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bone Carapace", + "entries": [ + "Up to three creatures of the bonemonger's choice that are in his lair become encased in articulating bone armour, gaining temporary hit points equal to half of Vdam (minimum of 2). These temporary hit points are lost after 1 hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Probing Question", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger asks one creature in his lair that can hear him an insightful and thought-provoking question. If the creature doesn't answer the question truthfully and out loud within 6 seconds (the end of its next turn, if in combat), the creature is flung up to Vdist in a direction of the bonemonger's choice.", + "Examples of possible questions:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "◊ What is your greatest fear?", + "◊ Who do you admire most and why?", + "◊ Do you have any biases for or against certain people?", + "◊ What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?", + "◊ What item in your possession do you care most about and why?", + "◊ How do you feel about keeping secrets from the rest of the party?" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tanglebones", + "entries": [ + "Bones of all descriptions\u2014spines, claws, and jaws\u2014emerge from the floor, walls, and ceiling of the bonemonger's lair. Until initiative count 20 on the following round, all surfaces in the lair become difficult terrain for creatures of the bonemonger's choice. In addition, each creature of the bonemonger's choice that is within 5 feet of a surface when this lair action occurs must make a Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by the bones (escape DC equals VDC), which have a reach of 5 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the bonemonger's lair has the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Osteomancy", + "entry": "Bones never really settle and always seem to be in different positions than when observed a moment ago. Sometimes, entire severed limbs might drag themselves around with no apparent goal." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veritae Mucoformus", + "entry": "Zones of retributive truth spontaneously form. They are anywhere from 5 to 500 feet in radius and are often delineated by the growth of the rare Veritae mucoformus fungus." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Odd Folk", + "entry": "The bonemonger is a trader, giving gifts of magical items and strange powers in return for interesting bones. Creatures that have recently travelled to him often carry these odd boons." + } + ] + }, + "If the bonemonger dies, the bones cease to move of their own accord and the zones of retributive truth fade over the course of {@dice 1d10} days. Enchantments the bonemonger has imbued into items and people persists." + ] + } + ], + "spell": [ + { + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Storm", + "level": 7, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 150 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a piece of bismuth" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A storm made of crackling lightning and arcanomagnetic winds appears in a location you choose within range The area of the storm consists of up to ten 10foot cubes, which you can arrange as you wish, and which last until the spell ends Each cube must have at least one face adjacent to the face of another cube. As a bonus action at the start of each of your turns, you can remove one 10-foot cube, and place another 10-foot-cube adjacent to the face of another cube.", + "Each creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 lightning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success Each creature that ends its turn in the area must make a Strength saving throw, taking 4d8 force damage and being knocked {@condition prone} on a failure, or taking half as much damage and not being knocked {@condition prone} on a success A creature made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour has disadvantage on this Strength saving throw", + "The area is difficult terrain for any creatures made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 8th level or higher, increase the lightning and force damage by 1d8 for each slot level above 7th." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "lightning" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 3, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "cube", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "4d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "lightning" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + }, + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Acid Rain", + "level": 3, + "school": "C", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a drop of acid" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a gentle patter, corrosive raindrops build to an acidic deluge in a 20-foot-radius, 60-foot-tall cylinder, centred on a point within range When the rain begins, each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 acid damage on failure or half as much damage on a success For the duration, A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on its turn or ends its turn there" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the acid damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "acid" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "cylinder", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "4d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "acid" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "level": 2, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 20 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You emit waves of arcanomagnetic energy, distorting the trajectories of ferrous items. For the duration, attacks using ferrous weapons or ammunition made against you have disadvantage In addition, the area within 20 feet of you is difficult terrain for creatures that are made of ferrous metal or are wearing ferrous armour", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magnetic Pulse.", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can force one Huge or smaller creature that is experiencing this difficult terrain to make a Strength saving throw On a failure, it takes 1d6 force damage is knocked {@condition prone}" + ] + } + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage and radius of the area of difficult terrain increase by 1d6 and 5 feet, respectively, for each slot level above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "util", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "force" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aura of Impurity", + "level": 4, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": false + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + 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Radiance", + "level": 4, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a strip of magnesium" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Bright light erupts from your form and dazzles those around you For the duration, you emit bright light in a 50-foot radius and dim light for an additional 50 feet Each creature that moves within 10 feet of you for the first time on its turn or that starts its turn there must make a Constitution saving throw On a failure, a creature takes 3d10 radiant damage and is {@condition blinded} until the start of its next turn On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition blinded}" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 4th." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "radiant" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 3, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "radiant" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Can't Trip", + "level": 0, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + }, + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a willing creature within range that you can see Until the end of your next turn, that creature is immune to the {@condition prone} condition If it is already {@condition prone} and is not {@condition restrained}, this spell sets it on its feet", + "The number of creatures you can simultaneously target with this spell increases by 1 when you reach 5th level (2 creatures), 11th level (3 creatures), and 17th level (4 creatures)." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": 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The spell ends if the target moves out of the spell's range", + "The maximum level of spell inhibited by this cantrip increases when you reach 5th level (1st-level spells), 11th level (2nd-level spells), and 17th level (3rd-level spells)." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Cannotrip", + "level": 1, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a creature you can see within range Each time the target tries to cast a spell of equal or lower level than this spell, it must succeed on a spellcasting ability check against your spell save DC or waste its action (but not its spell slot)." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you inhibit spells 1 spell level higher for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Chameleon Skin", + "level": 1, + "school": "BM", + 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increase in the air pressure surrounding a creature you can see within range The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d8 thunder damage and become {@condition deafened} until the start of your next turn", + "This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8)" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "thunder" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "1d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder" + } + }, + { + "name": "Conjure Anomaly", + "level": 5, + "school": "C", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "minute" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "an aberration component" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You call forth an aberration at random from the Anomalies, a distant and bizarre plane Choose an unoccupied space within range An aberration of challenge rating 5 or lower (GM's choice) appears in the space The aberration disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends", + "The aberration is friendly to you and your companions for the duration Roll initiative for the aberration, which has its own turns It obeys any verbal commands that you issue to it (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to the aberration, it defends itself from hostile creatures, but otherwise takes no actions", + "If your concentration is broken, the aberration doesn't disappear Instead, you lose control of the aberration, it becomes hostile towards you and your companions, and it might attack An uncontrolled aberration can't be dismissed by you, and it disappears 1 hour after you summoned it." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 5th." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Corrupting Ichor", + "level": 1, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": false, + "s": true, + "m": "some phlegm" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You spit a globule of phlegm at one creature within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes 2d8 necrotic damage In addition, until it uses its action to wipe off the phlegm, it takes 1d4 necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns and any hit points regained are reduced by half" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage at the end of the target's next turn increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "R" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "rsak", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "2d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" + } + }, + { + "name": "Daydream", + "level": 1, + "school": "E", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a tiny, four-panelled window" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You float some mildly distracting thoughts into the mind of a humanoid you can see within range The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks (taking a -5 penalty to its passive {@skill Perception} as a result of this disadvantage) until the spell ends. A creature immune to being {@condition charmed} is unaffected by this spell.", + "A creature that succeeds on the saving throw by 5 or more is aware that an attempt was made to influence it with magic Otherwise, the creature remains unaware of the magic that affected it." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st, or you can extend the range of the spell by 30 feet for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "wisdom" + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Depth Charge", + "level": 3, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "some metamorphic rock" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a boom that can be heard 300 feet away (or 1000 feet in a liquid), a pulse of thunder ripples out from a point you choose within range Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Constitution saving throw A target takes {@damage 7d6} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one This damage increases to {@damage 9d6} if the affected creature is submerged in a liquid." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "thunder" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 7d6|3-9|1d6} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "7d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Food Coma", + "level": 3, + "school": "E", + "meta": { + "ritual": true + }, + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "minute" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a turkey drumstick and a cranberry-coloured ruby worth at least 50 gp, both of which the spell consumes" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You crush a ruby into dust, sprinkling it over a turkey drumstick, which wafts with an alluring aroma. A willing creature that entirely consumes the meat of this drumstick falls asleep and is {@condition unconscious} for 1 hour, drowning out the sound of relatives asking whether they have a boyfriend yet or when they expect to have babies", + "You can only be woken early by taking damage or by a {@spell greater restoration} or {@spell wish} spell At the end of the hour, you wake feeling refreshed and have all of your hit points restored If you are woken prematurely, the spell ends with no effect and you are grumpy." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you may enchant an additional turkey drumstick (and hence affect one additional creature) for each slot level above 3rd.." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Frogskin", + "level": 4, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "some frogspawn" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You morph your skin and clothing into that of a slimy, poisonous frog Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach On a hit, the target takes {@damage 3d10} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} until the end of your next turn Until the spell ends, you can use an action on each of your subsequent turns to make this attack again", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slimy", + "entries": [ + "For the duration, you have advantage on checks and saves made to avoid being {@condition grappled} or {@condition restrained}, and disadvantage on any attempts you make to grapple a target Each creature grappling you, or that you are grappling, must make a Constitution saving throw at the start of each of its turns, taking {@damage 3d10} poison damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success" + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, both damages increase by {@scaledamage 3d10|4-9|1d10} for each slot level above 4th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "msak", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "ADV" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dreamwalk", + "level": 2, + "school": "E", + "meta": { + "ritual": true + }, + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a tiny dreamcatcher" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 24, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose up to ten willing creatures you can see within range For the duration, they gain the ability to lucidly dream whenever they sleep While lucid dreaming, a creature always knows if the {@spell dream} spell is being used to target it In addition, when you cast this spell, each creature affected by it can choose to instantly fall asleep, even if that creature has a trait that normally prevents it from being magically put to sleep (such as elves' Fey Ancestry)" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Eelskin", + "level": 2, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "bonus" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "some jellied eel" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You cause the skin of a willing creature you touch to produce a slimy, electrified mucous. The creature's unarmed strikes and natural weapon attacks become magical for the duration of the spell. The first time the creature hits with an unarmed strike or an attack using a natural weapon on its turn, it deals an additional {@damage 1d8} lightning damage as the stored lightning discharges", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slimy", + "entries": [ + "For the duration, the creature has advantage on checks and saves made to avoid being {@condition grappled} or {@condition restrained}, and disadvantage on any attempts you make to grapple another creature" + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 per two slot levels above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "ADV" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Endoleech", + "level": 2, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "red, yellow, and blue pigment" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You touch a creature, absorbing the energy from its body and bolstering your metabolism Make a melee spell attack against a creature you can reach On a hit, the target takes {@damage 5d6} cold damage and can't take reactions until the end of its next turn In addition, until the end of its next turn, its speed is reduced by 15 feet and your speed is increased by 15 feet" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "cold" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 5d6|2-9|1d6} for each slot level above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "msak", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "5d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "cold" + } + }, + { + "name": "Endure", + "level": 5, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a gem-encrusted cockroach worth 250 gp, which the spell consumes" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a willing creature you can see within range; it ceases to heed the pained calls of its body, needing neither food nor water to exist. An affected creature ignores the effects of {@condition exhaustion}, the {@condition poisoned} condition, and cannot be {@condition incapacitated}, {@condition stunned}, {@condition paralysed}, or fall {@condition unconscious}. Each time an affected creature takes damage that would reduce its hit points to 0, it makes a death saving throw instead If the creature fails 3 death saving throws, it dies", + "When the spell ends, the creature gains a level of {@condition exhaustion} for each death saving throw it failed If the creature is resurrected after dying from these failed death saving throws, it does not regain consciousness for a duration equal to the time for which this spell affected it When it wakes, it gains 3 levels of {@condition exhaustion}", + "If the creature is still alive when the spell ends, it falls {@condition unconscious} for a duration equal to the time for which this spell affected it. Whilst {@condition unconscious} in this way, the creature can not be awakened by any means short of a {@spell wish} spell" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can increase the duration to 10 minutes (6th level), 1 hour (7th level), 8 hours (8th level) or 1 day (9th level).." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Enrage", + "level": 3, + "school": "E", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 120 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a red handkerchief" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You attempt to create violent emotions in a group of people Each humanoid in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on a point you choose within range must make a Charisma saving throw; a creature can choose to fail this saving throw if it wishes A creature that fails this saving throw becomes enraged for the duration", + "While enraged, a target becomes hostile towards all creatures An enraged creature that is concentrating on a spell must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw at the start of each of its turns or lose concentration on the spell", + "As an action, you can force an enraged creature to use its reaction to make one melee weapon attack against one randomly determined creature within the enraged creature's reach If the enraged creature was friendly towards the target of its attack before this spell was cast, the enraged creature can repeat the saving throw immediately after making the attack, ending the effect on itself on a success.", + "An enraged creature can repeat the saving throw whenever it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success When the spell ends, the creature reverts to its previous disposition again, unless the GM rules otherwise" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher and use an action to force an enraged creature to make a melee weapon attack, you can force one additional enraged creature to make a melee weapon attack for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save" + } + }, + { + "name": "Ferocious Strike", + "level": 0, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a pulse of adrenaline, a tremendous ferocity comes upon you Make one weapon attack against a target within your reach or range If this attack hits, the target takes additional {@damage 1d4} damage of the weapon's damage type", + "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d4} when you reach 5th level ({@damage 2d4}) 11th level ({@damage 3d4}) and 17th level ({@damage 4d4})." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "mwak", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "1d4", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d4" + } + }, + { + "name": "Feverskin", + "level": 5, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a red hot chilli pepper, which the spell consumes" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You eat a chilli pepper, your metabolism increases, and your skin begins to burn to the touch Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach On a hit, the target takes {@damage 6d6} fire damage. Until the spell ends, you can use an action on each of your subsequent turns to make this attack again", + "For the duration, your walking speed increases by 15 feet, and you gain {@damage 2d6} temporary hit points at the start of each of your turns" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "fire" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 6d6|5-9|1d6} for each slot level above 5th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "msak", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "6d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "fire" + } + }, + { + "name": "Firther's Shadow", + "level": 3, + "school": "E", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You warp and distort the memories of a creature you can see within range, bringing forth hideous and disturbing mental images The creature must make an Intelligence saving throw On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 4d10} psychic damage and you learn something about the creature (roll a {@dice d6} and consult the following list):", + "On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and you don’t learn anything A creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or lower automatically succeeds on the saving throw.", + "If a creature fails the initial saving throw then, on each of your turns for the duration, you can use your action to force the creature to make an Intelligence saving throw On a failure, the creature takes {@damage 4d6} psychic damage and you learn something about the creature (roll a {@dice d6} and consult the table above). On a success, the creature takes half as much damage, you don’t learn anything, and the spell ends The spell also ends if the target is ever outside the spell’s range.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1", + "entries": [ + "The creature's name" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2", + "entries": [ + "Something the creature fears" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3", + "entries": [ + "Something the creature desires" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4", + "entries": [ + "The creature's condition immunities" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5", + "entries": [ + "The creature's damage vulnerabilities, resistances, and immunities" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6", + "entries": [ + "The creature's skill and saving throw proficiencies" + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "psychic" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "intelligence" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the initial and ongoing damage increases by {@scaledamage 4d10|3-9|1d10} and {@scaledamage 4d10|3-9|1d6,} respectively, for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "4d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "psychic" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Fixit", + "level": 1, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "minute" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "adhesive tape with ducks drawn on it" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 10, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You imbue a broken item no larger than 20 feet in any dimension with pure belief For the duration, the item is whole once more In addition, if you were familiar with the item's magical function (GM's discretion) and its rarity was no higher than common, the item regains its magical properties for the duration" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the rarity of the item that can regain its magical properties increases to uncommon (3rd level), rare (5th level), very rare (7th level), or legendary (9th level)." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Flare", + "level": 0, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a strip of magnesium" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You launch a pulse of radiant energy at a target within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d8} radiant damage On a critical hit, the target is covered in glittering mystical light, granting advantage on attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn", + "Alternatively, you can launch the pulse at a point in the air within range where it slowly falls towards the ground. Until the end of your next turn, the flare sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet", + "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d8}, and the radius of the bright and dim light increases by 10 feet, when you reach 5th level ({@damage 2d8}, 30 feet), 11th level ({@damage 3d8}, 40 feet), and 17th level ({@damage 4d8}, 50 feet)." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "radiant" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "R" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "rsak", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "1d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "radiant" + } + }, + { + "name": "Flipperform", + "level": 1, + "school": "BM", + "meta": { + "ritual": true + }, + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a fish's fin" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You change the morphology of a willing creature within range. It grows webbed fingers and gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect one additional creature for each slot level above 1st In addition, the duration of the spell doubles for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Fungal Infection", + "level": 4, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a mushroom" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With an exhalation, fungal spores waft their way towards a point within range Each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become cursed until the spell ends", + "An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns (after the effects of this spell have triggered), ending the effect on itself on a success.", + "When you cast the spell, choose one of the following fungi to grow on the cursed creatures:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amanita Rotgut", + "entries": [ + "The creature immediately takes {@damage 2d6} poison damage and becomes {@condition poisoned} While {@condition poisoned} in this way, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} poison damage at the end of each of its subsequent turns" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Necrotising Zygomycosis", + "entries": [ + "The creature immediately takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage, and takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Psilocybin Quickitrippiae", + "entries": [ + "The creature begins 'tripping' It must roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each of its turns On a 1 the creature doesn't move or take actions this turn" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paralysing Mucorales", + "entries": [ + "At the end of each of the creature's turns, it becomes {@condition stunned} until the start of its next turn If the creature failed its previous saving throw against this spell by 5 or more, it is {@condition paralysed} instead" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Raging Henbane", + "entries": [ + "The creature becomes {@condition charmed} by you and must use its reaction at the start of each of its turns to make one weapon attack against a randomly determined creature within its reach/range other than you" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Lady", + "entries": [ + "The creature's vision darkens to a pinhole; the creature has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, and ranged attacks have advantage against the creature" + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage of Amanita Rotgut and Necrotising Zygomycosis increases by {@scaledamage 2d6|4-9|1d6} and {@scaledamage 2d8|4-9|1d8}, respectively, for each slot level above 4th When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can choose two different fungi to grow on affected targets instead of one." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 4.5, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save" + } + }, + { + "name": "Gravity Repulsion", + "level": 4, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 20 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You emit waves of gravitational energy, distorting the trajectories of incoming projectiles and making movement difficult. For the duration, ranged weapon attacks made against you have disadvantage In addition, the area within 20 feet of you is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that you can see", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gravity Pulse", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can create a gravity pulse, forcing one Huge or smaller creature of your choice that you can see within 20 feet of you to make a Strength saving throw On a failure the creature is pushed 10 feet in a direction of your choice and falls {@condition prone} taking {@damage 3d6} force damage" + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|4-9|1d6} the radius of the difficult terrain increases by 5 feet, and the range gravity pulse increases by 5 feet for each slot level above 4th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "force" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gravity Smash", + "level": 5, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 120 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You strike the ground, choosing a point you can see within range to begin accumulating gravity A 40-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centred on that point becomes difficult terrain until the start of your next turn When the spell ends, the gravity reaches a critical magnitude, smashing all creatures in the cylinder downwards; each creature in the area must make a Strength saving throw If the spell ends before the start of your next turn, then, on a failed saving throw, a creature takes {@damage 4d10} force damage and is knocked {@condition prone} If the spell ends at the start of your next turn, this spell deals {@damage 8d10} force damage instead On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "hen you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, both damage values increase by {@scaledamage 4d10|5-9|1d10} for each slot level above 5th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 12, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "cylinder", + "damage.versatile": "8d10", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "4d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "force" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Howl", + "level": 0, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 1000 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": false + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You utter a bestial, magically-augmented howl that can be heard for 1000 feet The howl can manifest as any animal call you've heard, such as the screech of a hawk or trumpet of an elephant Choose one creature with whom you are familiar as the recipient: if it can hear your howl, it understands your meaning and can respond in a likewise manner", + "Creatures other than your recipient that hear the howl and that are under the effects of the {@spell comprehend languages} spell or similar magic, or that can understand beasts, can understand the howl's meaning Otherwise, the howl is unintelligible to creatures that can hear it" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Humperdink's Halitosis", + "level": 1, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "cone", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 15 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You belch forward acidic fumes, afflicting those in a 15-foot cone before you The fumes spread around corners All creatures in the area must make a Constitution saving throw, taking {@damage 3d4} acid damage on a failure or half as much damage on a success", + "The fumes linger until the end of your next turn or until dispersed by a moderate or stronger wind Any creature ending its turn in the area must make a Constitution saving throw, taking {@damage 3d4} acid damage, taking half as much damage on a success" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "acid" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d4|1-9|1d4} for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 4.5, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "cone", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d4", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d4", + "damage.parts.0.1": "acid" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeality", + "level": 5, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You touch a willing creature, causing it, and everything it is wearing and carrying, to become translucent At the start of each of the target's turns for the duration, it can choose to become incorporeal (no action required). When it does so, it has advantage on {@skill Stealth} checks; it gains resistance to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and it can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain until the end of its turn. If the target ends its turn inside an object, it is shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, taking {@damage 1d10} force damage for every 5 feet it is shunted" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot level of 7th level or higher, you can choose to increase the spell's duration, or the number of targets, for each slot level above 6th If you choose duration, the duration increases in increments to 10 minutes (7th level), 1 hour (8th level), or 8 hours (9th level). If you choose to increase the number of targets, the number increases by 1 for each slot level." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Inequality", + "level": 2, + "school": "E", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "drop of blood and water, mixed" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You twist the fates of two creatures you can see, both of whom must be within range Choose one target to favour and one to disfavour The disfavoured target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or the following effects occur:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Whenever the favoured target makes an attack roll or saving throw before the spell ends, the favoured target can roll a {@dice d4} and add the number rolled to the attack or saving throw.", + "Whenever the disfavoured target makes an attack roll or saving throw before the spell ends, the disfavoured target must roll a {@dice d4} and subtract the number rolled from the attack or saving throw.", + "The disfavoured target's speed is halved, whilst the favoured target's speed increases by half." + ] + }, + "These effects end for the pair if either of the target pair is knocked {@condition unconscious} killed, or the spell ends While under the influence of this spell, a favoured target can't benefit from the {@spell bless} spell, and a disfavoured target can't be afflicted by the {@spell bane} spell" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you can link two other creatures, favouring one, and disfavouring the other, for each two slot levels above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Influenza", + "level": 3, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "cone", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "some pollen" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "mniute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a mighty sneeze that can be heard up to 300 feet away, you blast forth a 30-foot cone of phlegm, bad breath, and viral pathogens Each creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 3d6} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for the duration On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition poisoned} A {@condition poisoned} creature can make a Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success", + "Whilst {@condition poisoned} in this way, a creature must roll a {@dice d12} at the start of each of its turns On a 3 or lower, it is racked by a coughing fit and becomes {@condition incapacitated} until the start of its next turn Each creature within 5 feet of a creature when it becomes {@condition incapacitated} in this way must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or also become {@condition poisoned} in this way for the spell's duration" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|3-9|1d6} and the value a {@condition poisoned} creature must roll on the {@dice d12} to cause a coughing fit increases by 1 for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 9, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "cone", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Initiative", + "level": 1, + "school": "E", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a coffee bean" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a reaction when initiative is rolled, choose a willing creature you can see within range; it begins to subtly jitter as its pupils dilate. If the target is surprised, it is no longer surprised, and takes its turn on the first round as normal If the target is not surprised, it gains advantage on the initiative roll that prompted this spell" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher you may target one additional creature for each spell slot above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Lungburst", + "level": 6, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You cause rapid and unpredictable changes in the internal air pressure of a creature you can see, rupturing its breathing apparatus The creature must make a Constitution saving throw A creature that is holding its breath makes this saving throw with disadvantage On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 7d6} thunder damage, {@damage 7d6} necrotic damage, and immediately begins suffocating. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and does not begin suffocating. A creature suffocating in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, stopping suffocating on a success", + "A creature that does not need to breathe is immune to the effects of this spell. A {@spell greater restoration}, {@spell heal}, or {@spell wish} spell can restore a creature's ability to breathe, and end its suffocation" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "thunder", + "necrotic" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the thunder and necrotic damage both increase by {@scaledamage 7d6|6-9|1d6} for each slot level above 6th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "7d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "thunder", + 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"fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "cold", + "piercing" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the cold damage increases by {@scaledamage 4d6|3-9|1d6} per slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "4d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "cold", + "damage.parts.1.0": "3d6", + "damage.parts.1.1": "piercing" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Magnetobolt", + "level": 0, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A near-invisible pulse of arcanomagnetic energy shoots towards a creature within range Make a ranged spell attack against the target On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d6} force damage and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone} A creature made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour has disadvantage on this saving throw", + "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d6} when you reach 5th level {@damage 2d6} 11th level {@damage 3d6} and 17th level {@damage 4d6}" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "R" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "rsak", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "1d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "force" + } + }, + { + "name": "Mass Leech", + "level": 3, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 20 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a live leech that has fed on humanoid blood in the past 24 hours" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You drain the life force of those around you, turning their limbs heavy and their bones cold Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw A target takes {@damage 2d8} necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success The caster regains hit points equal to half the total amount of necrotic damage dealt to Small or larger creatures by this casting of this spell" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 2d8|3-9|1d8} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "2d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Mechamagic", + "level": 4, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "adhesive tape with gorillas drawn on it" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You touch one item, instilling it with levels of belief worthy of a kobold and granting it one of the following properties, based on the item type, for the duration. The spell ends if you cast it again", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armour", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armour gains {@damage 1d4} temporary hit points at the start of each of its turns" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Belt", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this belt gains a flying speed of 30 feet" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boots", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing these boots has its walking speed increased by 10 feet and its jump distance tripled" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloak", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this cloak has advantage on {@skill Stealth} checks it makes to hide and can hide while only lightly obscured" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gloves", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing these gloves gains a climbing speed equal to its walking speed and can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check Additionally, it has advantage on any ability checks it makes related to grappling" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Headwear", + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this headwear doesn't need to breathe, has advantage on saving throws against being {@condition poisoned} and has resistance to poison damage" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can target one additional item for each slot level above 4th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Mireball", + "level": 3, + "school": "C", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 150 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a tiny ball of guano and mud" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A blob of gloopy mud splunks from your pointed finger to a point you choose within range where it splooges with a wet burp into an explosion of sludge Each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centred on that point must make a Strength saving throw On a failed save a target takes {@damage 3d10} bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} On a successful one, it takes half as much damage and is not knocked {@condition prone}", + "In addition, all surfaces within the area become covered in unpredictably slick and sticky patches of mud for the duration. The first time a creature moves through the muddy the area on its turn it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or fall {@condition prone} A creature moving through the area at half speed doesn't need to make the saving throw" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "bludgeoning" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d10|3-9|1d10} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 4.5, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "bludgeoning" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Mortiferous Pulse", + "level": 2, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "line", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 50 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a dead animal" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You summon a bolt of negative energy to stimulate and transmit necrotic pathogens into those that stand before you, decaying their internal viscera Each creature in a 5-foot-wide, 50-foot-long line extending from you must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d8} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d8|2-9|1d8} for each slot level above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 15, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "line", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "necrotic" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Peppermint Plate", + "level": 1, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "well-chewed peppermint chewing gum" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A protective layer of hot, hard peppermint icing coats you For the duration, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and if a creature hits you with a melee attack, the creature takes {@damage 1d4} fire damage. 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Once harvesting starts on a corpse under the effect of this spell, the spell ends for that corpse Creatures possessing robust or more powerful essence (typically, those of CR 7 or higher) automatically succeed on this saving throw" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the strength of the essence possessed by creatures that allows them to automatically succeed on the saving throw increases by one tier for each slot level above 2nd This impacts creatures with potent or more powerful essence (typically CR 12) at 4th level, mythic (typically CR 18) at 6th level, and deific (typically CR 25) at 8th level.." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 3, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save" + } + }, + { + "name": "Protection", + "level": 2, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a miniature silver shield worth 10 gp, which the spell consumes" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You trace a warding sigil in the air, sending it to slowly circle a willing creature you can see for the next hour Immediately before the target next takes damage, except psychic damage, the ward triggers Until the end of the target's next turn, it has resistance to all damage excluding psychic, including the triggering damage The warding sigil then disappears, and the spell ends on the target" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you may target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Power Word Shield", + "level": 7, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction", + "condition": "which you take when a creature you can see is the target of an attack or spell" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": false + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a word, a translucent shield bubbles out from a creature you can see within range Until the end of its next turn, it is immune to all damage types except psychic, it has advantage on all saving throws, and all other power word spells have no effect on it. If the creature is {@condition poisoned} that condition is removed, and if the creature is aflame, the fires are extinguished." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "ADV" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Riptide", + "level": 2, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 300 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + 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yourself are the source, the creature takes this damage immediately before you make a Constitution saving throw to maintain your concentration Whenever the target takes damage in this way, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Shielding Word", + "level": 2, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction", + "condition": "which you take when a creature within range that you can see is hit by an attack by an attacker you can see or fails a Strength or Dexterity 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"s": true, + "m": "small magnifying lens" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A willing creature you touch gains a preternatural ability to perceive the weaknesses in a creature's defences. The first time the creature makes an attack while under the effect of this spell, it makes the attack with advantage. After it makes an attack, the spell ends", + "This spell augments the creature's ability to strike at vital points when you reach certain levels When you reach 5th level, the augmented attack scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 At 11th level, this range is increased to 18 to 20, and at 17th level, this range becomes 17 to 20" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Stench", + "level": 3, + "school": "C", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a skunk's tail" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Emanating from a point within range, a noxious, 20-foot-radius sphere of colourless fumes creates a choking, eye-watering miasma that penetrates through creatures' skin", + "When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw It takes {@damage 3d6} poison damage and becomes {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn on a failure, or takes half as much damage and is not {@condition poisoned} on a success Whilst {@condition poisoned} in this way, a creature has disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain its concentration" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 3d6|3-9|1d6} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "3d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Sugar Rush", + "level": 2, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "some candy" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a willing creature that you can see within range Until the spell ends, the target's speed is increased by 15 feet, and it gains a +1 bonus to AC As a bonus action on each of its turns, it can take the Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action.", + "When the spell ends, or if an affected creature does not spend movement up to its walking speed by the end of its turn, it then develops a stomach ache and is {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd-level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Swarm", + "level": 0, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a spider sac" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": false, + "duration": { + "type": "round", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": false + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a target within range; a cloud of miniscule poisonous spiders floats on gossamer strands towards it The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spiders or become {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn", + "This spell deals poison damage on a failed saving throw when you reach certain levels When you reach 5th level, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} poison damage; at 11th level this increases to {@damage 2d10} and at 17th level this increases to {@damage 3d10}" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "d10", + "damage.parts.0.0": "0d10", + "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + } + }, + { + "name": "Switcheroo", + "level": 3, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You attempt to switch places with a Large or smaller target within range that you can see The target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or instantly teleport to your space whilst you teleport to the one it previously occupied", + "A creature automatically succeeds on this saving throw if there is not enough space to accommodate either of the teleporting creatures A willing creature may choose to fail the saving throw" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the range of this spell increases by 30 feet for each slot level above 3rd The maximum size of creature you can target increases to Huge when cast at 6th level or higher, and to Gargantuan when cast at 9th level." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "save" + } + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "level": 4, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a miniature plunger" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "One of your arms elongates into a long, wet, suckered tentacle When you cast this spell, and as an action on each of your turns, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 30 feet of you On a hit, the target takes {@damage 5d8} bludgeoning damage and it must make a Strength saving throw if it is Huge or smaller On a failure, you can choose one of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The target is knocked {@condition prone}.", + "The target is shoved 5 feet in a direction of your choice.", + "You disarm the target; you take one item the target is holding and return it to your person." + ] + }, + "The tentacle also serves as an appendage that can be used like a grappling hook or rope (GM's discretion)." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "bludgeoning" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 5d8|4-9|1d8} for each slot level above 4th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "msak", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "5d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "bludgeoning" + } + }, + { + "name": "The Bends", + "level": 3, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You assault the internal chemistry of a creature you can see within range, causing bubbles of nitrogen to precipitate in its blood, forcing it to make a Constitution saving throw On a failed save, the target takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for 1 minute On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition poisoned} If the target is completely submerged in water, increase the damage dice from {@dice d8}s to {@dice d10}s", + "The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "poison" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 5d8|3-9|1d8} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "damage.versatile": "5d10", + "actionType": "save", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "5d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "poison" + }, + "foundryFlags": { + "midiProperties.halfdam": true + } + }, + { + "name": "Totem Arrows", + "level": 4, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch", + "amount": 0 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a quiver containing at least one piece of ammunition" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You touch a quiver containing arrows or bolts, imbuing the ammunition currently in it with the spirit of a creature, plant, or fungus For the duration, any creature hit (or in the case of 'Hawk', targeted) by one of the pieces of ammunition is subject to the effect of the spirit currently imbuing the quiver (see below), in addition to the attack's normal effects. As a bonus action, you can change which spirit imbues the quiver", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cat", + "entries": [ + "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage If the attack roll was made with advantage, the additional damage is increased to {@damage 2d6}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elk", + "entries": [ + "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone} or shoved 5 feet in a direction of your choice (you choose when the target is hit)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hawk", + "entries": [ + "The attack ignores half and three-quarters cover" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hogweed", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition blinded} until the end of its next turn" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Psilocybin", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or begin 'tripping' for the spell's duration Whilst tripping, the creature must roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each of its turns On a 1, the target is {@condition incapacitated} until the end of its turn and the effect ends. On a 2-4 the target behaves as normal, and the effect continues" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roc", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or its speed becomes 0 and it is lifted 20 feet into the air until the end of its next turn, when it begins falling If there isn't enough room to be lifted 20 feet, the creature is lifted to the maximum possible height" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Snake", + "entries": [ + "The target takes an additional {@damage 1d6} poison damage and must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} for the spell's duration It can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spider", + "entries": [ + "The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or become {@condition restrained} until the end of its next turn The target can use its action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check against your spell save DC, ending the effect on itself on a success" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the duration of this spell is concentration, up to 8 hours." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + }, + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Water Whip", + "level": 0, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose a source of water that you can see within range that has a volume of at least 1 gallon Make a melee spell attack against a creature within 30 feet of the source of water On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d6} slashing damage and, if the creature is Large or smaller, you can force it to make a Strength saving throw, pulling it up to 10 feet towards the body of water on a failure", + "The spell's damage and distance it can pull a target increases when you reach 5th level {@damage 2d6} and 15 feet), 11th level {@damage 3d6} and 20 feet), and 17th level {@damage 4d6} and 25 feet)" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "slashing" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "spellAttack": [ + "M" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "msak", + "scaling.mode": "cantrip", + "scaling.formula": "1d6", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d6", + "damage.parts.0.1": "slashing" + } + }, + { + "name": "Weavebend", + "level": 4, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction", + "condition": "which you take when you see a creature within range casting a spell" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": false, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant", + "concentration": false + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You attempt to redirect a spell cast by a creature you can see If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, you can redirect the spell If the spell involves a ranged spell attack, you can cause the ranged spell attack to target a different target within 10 feet of its original target. If the spell has an area of effect, you can shift the area of effect up to 10 feet in any direction If the creature is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability The DC equals 10 + the spell's level On a success, the creature's spell is redirected as described" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the spell is automatically redirected if its level is less than the level of the spell slot you used." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Weave Entanglement", + "level": 6, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 90 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a piece of felt" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You imperceptibly tangle the threads of the Weave in a 20-foot-radius sphere centred on a point you can see within range Whenever a creature attempts to cast a spell of 1st level or higher in this area, it must make an ability check with its spellcasting ability against your spell save DC On a success, the spell is cast as normal On a failure, the spellcaster casts the spell and produces an additional effect. Roll a {@dice d10} and consult the following table to determine the additional effect", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell gravity smash|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell phantasmal killer}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell confusion}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell fireball}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell web}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell darkness}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster casts {@spell silence}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster regains {@damage 2d10} hit points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10", + "entries": [ + "The spellcaster doesn't expend a spell slot to cast its spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Any additional spell cast this way targets or is centred on the spellcaster, who has no control over the spell's effects. The DC for any saving throws equals the spellcaster's spell save DC In the case of concentration spells, no concentration is required At initiative count 20 of each round, roll a {@dice d20} for each ongoing additional effect. On a roll of 11 or higher, that effect ends" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, you increase the radius of the area affected by 10 feet for each slot level above 6th." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 6, + "target.units": "m", + "target.type": "sphere", + "actionType": "util" + } + }, + { + "name": "Zippit!", + "level": 3, + "school": "BM", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction", + "condition": "which you take when a creature within range vocalises" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "concentration": true, + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "In response to a creature vocalizing, you make a sharp sound and hold a finger up in an attempt to interrupt them The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become silenced as its mouth is fused shut for the duration If you silence a target that is casting a spell with verbal components, the target's spell slot isn't expended, but its action is wasted", + "At the end of each of its turns, the target can make a Strength saving throw it tries to tear open its mouth On a success, the target takes {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and is no longer silenced Alternatively, as an action, the target can use a bladed implement to cut open its mouth, taking {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and ending the silence" + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "damageInflict": [ + "slashing" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by {@scaledamage 1d8|3-9|1d8} for each slot level above 3rd." + ] + } + ], + "foundrySystem": { + "target.value": 1, + "target.units": "", + "target.type": "creature", + "actionType": "util", + "scaling.mode": "level", + "scaling.formula": "d8", + "damage.parts.0.0": "1d8", + "damage.parts.0.1": "slashing" + } + }, + { + "name": "Bone Cage", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 503, + "level": 5, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "sphere", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 20 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1 + } + } + ], + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "the bones of at least one non-animated corpse, which the spell consumes", + "consume": true + } + }, + "entries": [ + "You draw the bones from all corpses within range, forming a carapace of ribcages and femurs. You gain temporary hit points for each Small or larger corpse wholly or partly within range, according to its size, that last for the duration:", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Size", + "Temporary Hit Points Gained" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4 text-center", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Small", + "{@dice 1d6+1}" + ], + [ + "Medium", + "{@dice 1d8+2}" + ], + [ + "Large", + "{@dice 1d10+5}" + ], + [ + "Huge", + "{@dice 1d12+12}" + ], + [ + "Gargantuan", + "{@dice 1d20+25}" + ] + ] + }, + "As an action on a subsequent turn, you can cause your armour of bones to erupt, expending all remaining temporary hit points. Each other creature within range must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking piercing damage equal to your expended temporary hit points on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Whatever the manner in which the temporary hit points are lost, the bones shatter and can't be used in this way again." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the radius of this spell increases by 10 feet for each slot level above 5th." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "THP" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Field of Bones", + "level": 8, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 500 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a wishbone" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + "The ground in a 100-foot radius circle centred on a point you can see within range is punctured as bony claws, tails, and maws protrude from the ground, snapping, grasping, and raking at all within reach.", + "The ground becomes difficult terrain for creatures other than you. A creature that starts its turn in this area or enters this area for the first time on its turn must make a Strength saving throw. On a failure, it takes {@damage 6d6} slashing damage and is grappled by the bony protrusions (escape DC equals your spell save DC). On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't grappled.", + "For the duration of the spell, at the start of each of your turns, you can cause {@dice 1d4} {@creature skeleton|skeletons} to burst from the ground at points you choose within the spell's area. On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command all the creatures made by this spell if the creature is within 500 feet of you, issuing the same command to each one. You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. When the spell ends, all creatures created by this spell crumble into dust.", + "If this spell is cast in an area with a lot of buried corpses (GM's discretion), like a graveyard or battlefield, the saving throw is made with disadvantage and you create {@dice 2d4} skeletons instead." + ], + "damageInflict": [ + "slashing" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "grappled" + ], + "areaTags": [ + "R" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "SGT", + "PRM" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Flesh to Bone", + "level": 3, + "school": "T", + "subschools": [ + "biomancy" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a pinch of bone marrow" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 10, + "upTo": true + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "entries": [ + "You attempt to turn the skin of a creature you touch into bony plates. If the target's body is made of flesh, it must make a Constitution saving throw. A willing creature can choose to fail this saving throw.", + "On a failure, a creature's skin turns into hardened, articulating plates of bone. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, it has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, and it has resistance to piercing and slashing damage." + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "damageResist": [ + "piercing", + "slashing" + ] + } + ], + "roll20Spell": [ + { + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Storm", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "4d8", + "Damage Type": "lightning", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Acid Rain", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "4d6", + "Damage Type": "Acid", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "1d6", + "Damage Type": "Force", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Aura of Impurity", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Blinding Radiance", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "3d10", + "Damage Type": "Radiant", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Can't Trip", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Can'trip", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Spellcasting" + } + }, + { + "name": "Cannotrip", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Spellcasting" + } + }, + { + "name": "Chameleon Skin", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Concussion", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "1d8", + "Damage Type": "Thunder", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Conjure Anomaly", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Corrupting Ichor", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "2d8", + "Damage Type": "Necrotic", + "Spell Attack": "Ranged", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Daydream", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Wisdom" + } + }, + { + "name": "Depth Charge", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "7d6", + "Damage Type": "Thunder", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Food Coma", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Frogskin", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "3d10", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Dreamwalk", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Eelskin", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Endoleech", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "5d6", + "Damage Type": "Cold", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Endure", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Enrage", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Ferocious Strike", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "1d4", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Feverskin", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "6d6", + "Damage Type": "Fire", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Firther's Shadow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Intelligence", + "Damage": "4d10", + "Damage Type": "Psychic", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Fixit", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Flare", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "1d8", + "Damage Type": "Radiant", + "Spell Attack": "Ranged", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Flipperform", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Fungal Infection", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "2d6", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1", + "Secondary Damage": "2d8", + "Secondary Damage Type": "Necrotic", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Gravity Repulsion", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "3d6", + "Damage Type": "Force", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Gravity Smash", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "4d10", + "Damage Type": "Force", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1", + "Secondary Damage": "8d10", + "Secondary Damage Type": "Force", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Howl", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Humperdink's Halitosis", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "3d4", + "Damage Type": "Acid", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d4", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Incorporeality", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Inequality", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Influenza", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "3d6", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Initiative", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Lungburst", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "7d6", + "Damage Type": "Thunder", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1", + "Secondary Damage": "7d6", + "Secondary Damage Type": "Necrotic", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Magnetite Shard", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "4d6", + "Damage Type": "Cold", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1", + "Secondary Damage": "3d6", + "Secondary Damage Type": "Piercing" + } + }, + { + "name": "Magnetobolt", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "1d6", + "Damage Type": "Force", + "Spell Attack": "Ranged", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Mass Leech", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "2d8", + "Damage Type": "Necrotic", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Mechamagic", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Mireball", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "3d10", + "Damage Type": "Bludgeoning", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Mortiferous Pulse", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "3d8", + "Damage Type": "Necrotic", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Peppermint Plate", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "1d4", + "Damage Type": "Fire", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d4", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Primal Scent", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Pins & Needles", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "1d8", + "Damage Type": "Psychic", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Preserve", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Protection", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Power Word Shield", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Riptide", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength" + } + }, + { + "name": "Shackles of Pain", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Shielding Word", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Smokescreen", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Spark", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Damage": "1d8", + "Damage Type": "Lightning", + "Spell Attack": "Ranged" + } + }, + { + "name": "Spore Cloud", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "1d4", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Stalker's Eye", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Stench", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "3d6", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d6", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Sugar Rush", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Swarm", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Dexterity", + "Damage": "0d10", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Switcheroo", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Charisma" + } + }, + { + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "5d8", + "Damage Type": "Bludgeoning", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "The Bends", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "5d8", + "Damage Type": "Poison", + "Save Success": "Half damage", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1", + "Secondary Damage": "5d10", + "Secondary Damage Type": "Poison", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Die": "d10", + "Secondary Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + }, + { + "name": "Totem Arrows", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Variable" + } + }, + { + "name": "Water Whip", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Strength", + "Damage": "1d6", + "Damage Type": "Slashing", + "Spell Attack": "Melee", + "data-Cantrip Scaling": "dice" + } + }, + { + "name": "Weavebend", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": {} + }, + { + "name": "Weave Entanglement", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Spellcasting" + } + }, + { + "name": "Zippit!", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "data": { + "Save": "Constitution", + "Damage": "1d8", + "Damage Type": "Slashing", + "Higher Spell Slot Die": "d8", + "Higher Spell Slot Dice": "1" + } + } + ], + "optionalfeature": [ + { + "name": "Parasitic Leech", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "featureType": [ + "EI" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "patron": "The Parasite" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you score a critical hit with your parasitic weapon or reduce a creature to 0 hit points with it, you gain a number of temporary hit points equal to the number rolled on the weapon's damage dice If you later gain the Pact of the Blade feature, you gain this benefit to critical hits scored with your pact weapon." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bear Trap", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:P" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "4 gp of trap-making materials" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You trap a {@bold 5-foot} square with a mechanical, toothy-jawed trap. When a Large or smaller creature enters the trapped area, the trap activates and the creature must succeed on a {@bold Dexterity saving throw} or take {@damage 2d8} piercing damage, and its speed becomes {@bold 0 feet} unless it's immune to being {@condition grappled}. A creature can use its action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your {@bold ranger save DC}, freeing the trapped creature on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tanglevine", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "1st-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, twisted, knotting roots burst through the ground, creating an effect identical to the {@spell entangle} spell within a {@bold 20-foot-radius circle} centred on the trap for the next {@bold minute}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Snare Trap", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:P" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "2 gp of trap-making materials" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The bear trap's non-lethal cousin, the snare trap, tangles a creature's feet, causing it to fall. You trap a {@bold 5-foot square} with ropes and vines. When a Large or smaller creature moves into the trapped area, the trap activates and the creature must succeed on a {@bold Strength saving throw} or be knocked {@condition prone}, and its speed becomes {@bold 0-feet} unless it's immune to being {@condition grappled}. A creature can use its action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your {@bold ranger save DC}, freeing the trapped creature on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Solestriker", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "1st-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, hard spikes and thorns sprout in a {@bold 20-foot-radius circle} centred on the trap, creating an effect identical to the {@spell spike growth} spell for the next {@bold minute}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Immolation", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 5, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "2nd-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, a {@bold 20-foot-radius sphere} of flame erupts, centred on the trap. Each creature in the area when the trap detonates must make a {@bold Dexterity saving throw}, taking {@damage 6d6} fire damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Miasma", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 5, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "2nd-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, a {@bold 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap fills with gas for the next {@bold minute} or until strong wind disperses it. The gas spreads around corners, lightly obscures the area, and penetrates through creatures' skin, affecting them even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. When a creature enters the area for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there, it must make a {@bold Constitution saving throw}. On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 3d6} poison damage and becomes {@condition poisoned} until the start of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition poisoned}. While {@condition poisoned} in this way, a creature has {@bold disadvantage} on saving throws it makes to maintain its concentration." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Soulbind", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 192, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 5, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "2nd-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, there is a flare of brilliant octarine light, and each creature in a {@bold 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap must succeed on a {@bold Charisma saving throw} or become soulbound, as per the {@spell preserve|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell. In addition, while a creature is soulbound in this way, it can't benefit from being {@condition invisible}. Creatures possessing {@italic robust} or more powerful {@i essence} within their bodies (typically, those of CR 7 or higher) automatically succeed on this saving throw.", + "You can expend a spell slot of 4th level or higher when you create this trap instead of a 2nd-level slot. When you do so, creatures with {@i robust} or less powerful {@i essence} (typically CR 11 or lower) must make the saving throw, while creatures with {@i potent} or more powerful {@i essence} automatically succeed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pit Trap", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 193, + "featureType": [ + "T:P" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 5, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "2 gp of trap-making materials" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Because of their nature, pit traps are deployed in the space in which they are created as soon as their construction is finished, and can't be moved. After the trap activates, you can spend {@b 1 minute} recovering it, allowing it to be used again.", + "You dig a 7-foot-deep hole in dirt, or another diggable surface, in a {@b 5-foot square}. You can choose to fill the pit with sharpened stakes, spikes, or any other sharp materials.", + "When a Medium or smaller creature moves into the trapped area, it must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw}. On a failure, it falls into the pit, where it lands {@condition prone}, taking {@damage 4d8} piercing damage if the trap is filled with spikes. On a success, it avoids the trap, falling {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the trap. A creature that succeeds on the save by 5 or more doesn't fall {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bewilderment", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 193, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 9, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "3rd-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, horrifying illusions abound and psychic energy twists the minds of creatures. Each creature in a {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw}. On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 3d10} psychic damage and becomes affected as per the {@spell confusion} spell for the next {@b minute}. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Net Trap", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 193, + "featureType": [ + "T:P" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 9, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "10 gp of trap-making materials" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "With a large, concealed net of rope or vines, and an apparatus hidden in branches or a cave's ceiling, you create a {@b 20-foot square} trapped area. Choose a {@b 5-foot square} within the trapped area to act as the trigger. When a Small or larger creature enters this square, the trap activates and each creature in the area must succeed on a {@b Dexterity saving throw} or be {@condition restrained} and hoisted {@b 20 feet} up into the air (or as high as the canopy/ceiling allows).", + "A creature can use its action to make a {@b Strength} check against your {@b ranger save DC}, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net ({@b AC 10}) ends the effect and destroys the net.", + "If there is a Huge or larger creature in the trapped area when it triggers, the trap breaks and has no effect." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Thunder Charge", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 9, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "3rd-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, a {@b 30-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap erupts with deafening thunder. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or take {@damage 8d6} thunder damage and be {@condition deafened} for the next {@b minute}. The noise can be heard {@b 2,000 feet} away, or even further in echoey locations or underwater." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Catapult Trap", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:P" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 13, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "15 gp of trap-making materials" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Because of their nature, catapult traps are deployed in the space in which they are created as soon as their construction is finished, and can't be moved.", + "With bent trees, springs, or elastic rope, you create a {@b 20-foot square} of tension. Choose a {@b 5-foot square} within the trapped area to act as the trigger. When a Small or larger creature enters this square, the trap activates and each creature in the area must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw}. On a success, a creature can use its reaction to move up to its speed so that it is no longer in the area. If it's still in the area, it is affected as if it failed its save. A creature that fails the saving throw is flung {@b 60 feet} in a direction you decide when you deploy the trap, landing {@condition prone} and taking {@damage 6d10} bludgeoning damage.", + "If there is a Gargantuan creature in the trapped area when it triggers, the trap breaks and has no effect." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infection", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 13, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "4th-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you create this trap, choose one of the diseases from the {@spell contagion} spell. When activated, pustulant boils grow and erupt on surfaces in a {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap Each creature in the area must make a {@b Constitution saving throw}. On a failure, a creature is affected as if hit by the attack in the {@spell contagion} spell (using the disease you chose)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Snapfrost", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 13, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "4th-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, the area within a {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap suddenly drops to a debilitatingly low temperature for the next {@b minute} When a creature enters the area for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there, it must make a {@b Constitution saving throw}. On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 6d6} cold damage and, until the start of its next turn, its speed is halved and it can't take reactions. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't otherwise affected." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Banisher", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 17, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "5th-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, a {@b 10-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap flares into life, attempting to suck all creatures in it into a harmless demiplane. Each creature in the area when the trap activates must succeed on a {@b Charisma saving throw} or be transported to the demiplane for the next {@b minute}. At the end of this minute, the creature reappears in the space it left, or in the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gravity Well", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 194, + "featureType": [ + "T:M" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 17, + "class": { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Trapper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + } + }, + "other": "5th-level spell slot" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When activated, gravity begins accumulating in a {@b 30-foot-radius circle} centred on the trap. The trapped area becomes difficult terrain until the end of the ranger's next turn. Each creature in the area when the trap activates must succeed on a {@b Dexterity saving throw} or be knocked {@condition prone}. Furthermore, each creature in the area that is concentrating must make a {@b Constitution saving throw}. On a failed save, the creature's concentration is broken. ", + "A creature that starts its turn in the area must succeed on a {@b Strength saving throw} or take {@damage 2d8} force damage and be pulled {@b 15 feet} towards the trap's centre.", + "At the end of the ranger's next turn, the gravity reaches a critical mass and each creature in the area must make a {@b Strength saving throw}. On a failure, a creature is knocked {@condition prone}, pulled to the trap's centre, and takes {@damage 6d8} force damage. 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Loneliness? A need to transport your favourite dragonling through customs? A pathological desire to catch 'em all?", + "The bond tamers experience with their companions are incredibly intimate; both are privy to the other's innermost thoughts However, such bondsdiffer between tamers: where one tamer might view a companion as friend and equal, another might view the creature as a tool with which to fulfill their own goals. Have you lost a companion before? How did you react? 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When you use the Whirl special bonus action with a twinblade, you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can make one additional melee attack with the weapon. This attack uses the same ability modifier as the primary attack, and the weapon's damage die for this attack is a d4.", + "Until the start of your next turn, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter your reach or make a melee attack against you while within your reach." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cat's Caress", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 223, + "category": "G", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "otherSummary": { + "entry": "Proficiency with {@item claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "entrySummary": "Claw" + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Manipulating your bladed digits with preternatural delicacy, you can switch from exsanguinating slash to soft caress with a deft flick.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "After you take the Attack action using a {@item claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} in one hand, you can use a bonus action to make up to two melee attacks with a different claw that you're holding in the other hand. 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Choose one of the following detonation options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proximity Trigger", + "entries": [ + "Choose a range between 0 and {@b 20 feet}. The first Small or larger creature to move within that distance of the bomb after you leave the area sets it off. A creature that succeeds on a {@dc 16} Dexterity (Stealth) check can approach the bomb without triggering it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Bomb", + "entries": [ + "Choose an amount of time ranging from 1 to 100 rounds. On initiative count 20 of the round you choose, the bomb explodes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Caltrooze", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 442, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "special", + "entries": [ + "Filled with a caustic mixture that discharges when stepped on, these tetrahedral caltrops present a much more dangerous hazard than their mundane variety. A typical bag of these 1-inch health and safety nightmares contains 20 caltroozes. Small bubbles of acid forming and bursting inside the caltroozes cause them to roll and shift.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Caltrops", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can spread a single bag of caltroozes to cover a {@b 5-foot} square. Any creature that enters the area must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or stop moving and take {@damage 1} piercing damage. Until the creature regains at least 1 hit point, its walking speed is reduced by 10 feet. A creature that moves through the area of the caltroozes at half speed makes the saving throw against them with advantage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrosive Chaos", + "entries": [ + "If a creature fails the Dexterity saving throw, roll a d4 and consult the table below to determine what additional effects take place:", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d4", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The acid in the caltroozes discharges in a single burst. The creature takes an additional {@damage 6d6} acid damage." + ], + [ + "2", + "The acid takes on lubricating qualities. 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The flail has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reachier", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flail, you can expend up to 4 charges (no action required) to increase your reach with this weapon by 5 feet for each charge expended until the end of your turn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Flooze (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 443, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "flail|PHB", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "B", + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "entries": [ + "The versatility of the magically-enhanced ooze used to craft this flail can't be overstated. Its high tensile strength allows its 'chain' to stretch in response to its wearer's thoughts, while the flail's head boasts a hardness and density comparable to steel.", + "This magic flail deals an extra {@damage 1d8} acid damage to any target it hits. The flail has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reachier", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flail, you can expend up to 4 charges (no action required) to increase your reach with this weapon by 5 feet for each charge expended until the end of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sticky Fingers", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a Medium or smaller creature that is holding a weapon or item with an attack using the flooze, you can choose to disarm it of one weapon instead of dealing damage to it. The target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or let go of its item, which becomes stuck in the flail. A creature within reach of the flooze can use an action to make a {@dc 16} Strength check, liberating the stuck weapon on a success. Success or failure, a creature takes {@damage 1d4} acid damage when it takes this action. The flail can only hold 2 weapons at a time, and a nonmagical weapon that remains in the flail for 1 minute is completely dissolved. While the flail has weapons in it, you can choose to deal your choice of piercing or slashing damage with it on each hit, instead of the usual bludgeoning damage." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Goo Luck Dice", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 444, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "A sticky string connects this pair of translucent dice, which jiggle enthusiastically with the slightest movement. Their vibrant colour is sure to turn heads, making them an excellent accessory.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lucky", + "entries": [ + "These dice impart luck when socketed on weapons, mounts, or vehicles. Once they've been used to reroll a 1, they can't be used again until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flashy Fashion", + "entries": [ + "When applied to the handle of a weapon, its wielder can reroll a 1 on an attack roll and must use the new result." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pimp My Ride", + "entries": [ + "When hung from a Small or larger object (or willing, non-humanoid creature) that is serving as a mount or vehicle, the vehicle/mount can reroll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw and must use the new result." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Oozemat Coat", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 444, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "Woven from an oozed-based, biosynthetic polymer, this practical garment is the number one choice for field researchers and lab workers alike. It provides the high adaptability and resilience necessary to protect its wearer from any unfortunate accidents that may occur during the noble pursuit of science.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Adaptive Resistance", + "entries": [ + "The versatile fabric of the coat is capable of modifying itself to best suit your needs. After you finish a long rest while attuned to the coat, choose one of the following damage types: acid, fire, lightning, or poison. You gain resistance to the chosen damage type until you finish your next long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Occupational Hazards", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this item, you take half of any damage you would take as the result of failing a Harvesting check." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Slime-in-a-Skull (Saddle Slime)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 445, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 2, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 2, + "entries": [ + "Within this humanoid skull resides a friendly ooze who wishes only to be helpful to the owner of its home. Joyful gurgling sounds can occasionally be heard emanating from the eye sockets and, very rarely, a curious eye will peek out of the mouth.", + "The skull has {@b 2 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summon Ooze", + "entries": [ + "While holding the skull, you can use an action to expend 1 charge and call forth the ooze that lives within. It expands into its normal Large size in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you. The ooze uses the {@creature Saddle Slime|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} stat block and returns to the skull when it drops to 0 hit points or after 1 hour. If the ooze is reduced to 0 hit points, it can't be summoned again for 1 hour. The ooze is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, it shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Saddle Slime", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 445 + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Slime-in-a-Skull (Wyrmskull Ooze)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 445, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 2, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 2, + "entries": [ + "Within this magically shrunk wyvern's skull resides a friendly ooze who wishes only to be helpful to the owner of its home. Joyful gurgling sounds can occasionally be heard emanating from the eye sockets and, very rarely, a curious eye will peek out of the mouth.", + "The skull has {@b 2 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summon Ooze", + "entries": [ + "While holding the skull, you can use an action to expend 1 charge and call forth the ooze that lives within. When the ooze is summoned, the skull is enlarged and serves as a skeletal structure for it. It expands into its normal Large size in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you. The ooze uses the {@creature Wyrmskull Ooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} stat block and returns to the skull when it drops to 0 hit points or after 1 hour. If the ooze is reduced to 0 hit points, it can't be summoned again for 1 hour. The ooze is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, it shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Wyrmskull Ooze", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 446 + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ventilation Unit D-20", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 446, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "A magically-refilling reservoir of ooze is contained within this icosahedral helmet. Two chemicals are distilled from the ooze, piped through the tubes, and mixed together into an oxygen analogue, allowing its wearer to breathe in otherwise impossible conditions.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Breathe Easy", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this helmet, you can breathe normally in any environment, and you have advantage on saving throws made against harmful gases and vapours that you inhale (such as the {@spell stinking cloud} effect, inhaled poisons, and the breath weapons of some dragons, but not contact toxins like {@spell cloudkill})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Biomantic Overload", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this helmet, you can use a bonus action to ingest the chemicals in it before they are combined into a gas, causing your body to go into a mutated state of enhanced adaptability for {@b 1 minute}. During this time, immediately after you take damage from any source, you gain resistance to that damage type. This resistance lasts until you take damage of another type (at which point you gain resistance to that new damage type) or until the effect ends. If you take damage of multiple types simultaneously, the damage type to which you become resistant is determined randomly (GM's discretion). Once this property of the helmet has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Birdseye Maple", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 448, + "type": "RG", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "entries": [ + "Pale green, eye-like tourmalines have been encapsulated in maple roots sung by seelie fey into pleasing knots and braids.", + "This ring has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the ring, whenever you touch a plant or wooden surface, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cause an eye to grow anywhere on that plant/surface within {@b 60 feet} of you. The eye lasts for {@b 1 hour} or until you cease touching the plant/surface, whichever comes first. You can see out of the eye, which has darkvision out to {@b 60 feet}, for as long as you remain touching the plant/surface. While you look out of the eye, you are {@condition blinded} with regards to your own senses. The eye has a Dexterity (Stealth) modifier of +8. It has AC 10 and 5 hit points. Any damage dealt to the eye you also take as psychic damage. When the eye is reduce to 0 hit points, it disappears and the effect ends.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "While you are attuned to the ring, if you stop touching the plant/surface in which you have grown an eye, the eye persists for {@b 1 hour} or until you create a new eye. In addition, it gains the Eyesoar property.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Eyesoar", + "entries": [ + "So long as the eye is within {@b 300 feet} of you, you can use an action to look through the eye. While looking through the eye, you can use your action to move the eye up to {@b 30 feet} along the plant/surface." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Suneater Featherfrond", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 450, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "light": [ + { + "bright": 20, + "dim": 20 + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When this featherfrond is socketed on a holdable or wearable item, the item becomes augmented and attuneable. The item gains the Sun Torch property for as long as a creature is attuned to it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sun Torch", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can light or snuff out the featherfrond. While lit, it sheds bright light in a {@b 20-foot} radius and dim light for an additional {@b 20 feet}." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunfeather Shroud (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 450, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The feathers of a suneater owlbear possess a brilliant dichromatic effect causing it to sparkle in the sunlight, conferring the ability to dance between patches of sunlight. Particularly well-crafted specimens can augment the magic of the featherfronds, allowing them to generate blinding flashes of light.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "When you are in bright light, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to {@b 60 feet} to an unoccupied space you can see that is also in bright light. When you do so, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1, you can't use the Sunstep property again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunfeather Shroud (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 450, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The feathers of a suneater owlbear possess a brilliant dichromatic effect causing it to sparkle in the sunlight, conferring the ability to dance between patches of sunlight. Particularly well-crafted specimens can augment the magic of the featherfronds, allowing them to generate blinding flashes of light.", + "While you wear this shroud, you have advantage on Intimidation checks.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "When you are in bright light, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to {@b 60 feet} to an unoccupied space you can see that is also in bright light. When you do so, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1, you can't use the Sunstep property again until the next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Blinding Flash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the featherfronds to erupt in a dazzling display of bright light. Each creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition blinded} for {@b 1 minute}. A {@condition blinded} creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once you activate this property, you can't do so again until the shroud spends at least 1 hour absorbing bright, direct daylight." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunfeather Shroud (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 450, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "resist": [ + "radiant" + ], + "entries": [ + "The feathers of a suneater owlbear possess a brilliant dichromatic effect causing it to sparkle in the sunlight, conferring the ability to dance between patches of sunlight. Particularly well-crafted specimens can augment the magic of the featherfronds, allowing them to generate blinding flashes of light.", + "While you wear this shroud, you have advantage on Intimidation checks and resistance to radiant damage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "When you are in bright light, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to {@b 60 feet} to an unoccupied space you can see that is also in bright light." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Blinding Flash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the featherfronds to erupt in a dazzling display of bright light. Each creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition blinded} for {@b 1 minute}. A {@condition blinded} creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once you activate this property, you can't do so again until the shroud spends at least 1 hour absorbing bright, direct daylight." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mimickey", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 456, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "This bone and flesh keyring can be socketed on any weapon or held item. As an action, you can hold the item by the keyring and spin it in a circle, causing the socketed item to shrink to the size of a key. Using an action to spin it while key-sized returns it to its normal size." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Spelleater Tome (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "SCF", + "page": 456, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "entries": [ + "Learning and developing new spells can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Luckily, the spelleater tome is a shortcut to becoming a spell-slinging savant. Originally a creation of Jonjo Starr, the tome has become a favourite among lazy wizarding apprentices the world over.", + "This book has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn. It can be used as a spellbook and as a spellcasting focus by wizards.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Library", + "entries": [ + "This tome is capable of copying and storing magical information. As an action, you can give it a spell scroll of {@i 2nd level or lower}, which it devours, destroying the scroll and adding the spell to its pages. While holding the book, you can cast one of the spells stored within it by expending a number of charges equal to the spell's level (save {@dc 13}, {@hit +5} to hit; {@b 1 charge} for cantrips). The tome can store up to five spells in this way. If storing a new spell would take it above this maximum, you can choose one of its current spells to be replaced. When found, the book already contains one 1st-level spell and one 2nd-level spell, randomly determined." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Spelleater Tome (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "SCF", + "page": 456, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "entries": [ + "Learning and developing new spells can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Luckily, the spelleater tome is a shortcut to becoming a spell-slinging savant. Originally a creation of Jonjo Starr, the tome has become a favourite among lazy wizarding apprentices the world over.", + "This book has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn. It can be used as a spellbook and as a spellcasting focus by wizards.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Library", + "entries": [ + "This tome is capable of copying and storing magical information. As an action, you can give it a spell scroll of {@i 5th level or lower}, which it devours, destroying the scroll and adding the spell to its pages. While holding the book, you can cast one of the spells stored within it by expending a number of charges equal to the spell's level (save {@dc 15}, {@hit +7} to hit; {@b 1 charge} for cantrips). The tome can store up to seven spells in this way. If storing a new spell would take it above this maximum, you can choose one of its current spells to be replaced. When found, the book already contains one 1st-level spell and one 2nd-level spell, randomly determined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Feast", + "entries": [ + "You can allow the book to consume the corpse of a spellcaster over the course of {@b 10 minutes}, after which it regains {@b 2 expended charges}. Once this property of the book has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Magnetite Horn", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 459, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "Fashioned from the harvested horn of a magnetite dragon, this charm can be socketed on a ferrous weapon or on a worn item that contains iron, conferring different benefits to each.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ferrous Weapon", + "entries": [ + "While you hold the socketed weapon, when you are hit by a weapon attack made with a ferrous weapon or ammunition that you can see, you can use your reaction to activate the magnetic properties of the horn. When you do so, the attack's weapon or ammunition is pulled towards your own, giving you a {@b +1 bonus} to your AC against the attack as you attempt to parry it and possibly turning the hit into a miss." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ferrous Worn Item", + "entries": [ + "While you wear the socketed item, when a creature within {@b 5 feet} of you is targeted by a weapon attack made with a ferrous weapon or ammunition, you can use your reaction to activate the magnetic properties of the horn. When you do so, roll a {@dice d20}. On an 11 or higher, you become the target of the attack instead." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Shard Crown (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 460, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "levitate" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "From the horn and eyes of a magnetite dragon is crafted this crown of magnetite. The creature's commanding presence and power over the blood of others allow the wearer of this object to bend its foes to its will.", + "Critical hits against you made with ferrous weapons or ammunition become normal hits while you wear this crown. In addition, while wearing this crown, you know the {@spell magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrip ({@hit +7} to hit or your spellcasting attack modifier, whichever is higher) and, in extreme cold, you can cast the {@spell levitate} spell on yourself at will.", + "The crown has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloodbend", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} as you gesture to a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you and speak a one-word command. If the target has blood, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or instantly use its reaction to follow the command (GM's discretion). If the creature has no reaction remaining, it must use its reaction to follow the command the next time it regains it. The property has no effect on a target that doesn't have blood. Commands include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throw", + "entries": [ + "The creature throws an object it is holding in a direction you choose with all its might." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sit", + "entries": [ + "The creature sits, falling {@condition prone} and not moving until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The creature makes one weapon attack against a creature of your choice within its reach/range." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Shard Crown (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 460, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "fly" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "From the horn and eyes of a magnetite dragon is crafted this crown of magnetite. The creature's commanding presence and power over the blood of others allow the wearer of this object to bend its foes to its will.", + "Critical hits against you made with ferrous weapons or ammunition become normal hits while you wear this crown. In addition, while wearing this crown, you know the {@spell magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrip ({@hit +8} to hit or your spellcasting attack modifier, whichever is higher) and, in extreme cold, you can cast the {@spell fly} spell on yourself at will.", + "The crown has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloodbend", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} as you gesture to a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you and speak a one-word command. If the target has blood, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or instantly use its reaction to follow the command (GM's discretion). If the creature has no reaction remaining, it must use its reaction to follow the command the next time it regains it. The property has no effect on a target that doesn't have blood. Commands include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throw", + "entries": [ + "The creature throws an object it is holding in a direction you choose with all its might." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sit", + "entries": [ + "The creature sits, falling {@condition prone} and not moving until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The creature makes one weapon attack against a creature of your choice within its reach/range." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetovision", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} allowing you to sense the locations of all ferrous metals within {@b 60 feet} of you for the next {@b 10 minutes}. This vision is blocked by a thin sheet of lead." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Shard Crown (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 460, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 12, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d8 + 4}", + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "fly" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "From the horn and eyes of a magnetite dragon is crafted this crown of magnetite. The creature's commanding presence and power over the blood of others allow the wearer of this object to bend its foes to its will.", + "Critical hits against you made with ferrous weapons or ammunition become normal hits while you wear this crown. In addition, while wearing this crown, you know the {@spell magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrip ({@hit +9} to hit or your spellcasting attack modifier, whichever is higher) and, in extreme cold, you can cast the {@spell fly} spell on yourself at will.", + "The crown has {@b 12 charges} and regains {@dice 1d8 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloodbend", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} as you gesture to a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you and speak a one-word command. If the target has blood, it must succeed on a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw or instantly use its reaction to follow the command (GM's discretion). If the creature has no reaction remaining, it must use its reaction to follow the command the next time it regains it. The property has no effect on a target that doesn't have blood. Commands include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throw", + "entries": [ + "The creature throws an object it is holding in a direction you choose with all its might." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sit", + "entries": [ + "The creature sits, falling {@condition prone} and not moving until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The creature makes one weapon attack against a creature of your choice within its reach/range." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetovision", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} allowing you to sense the locations of all ferrous metals within {@b 60 feet} of you for the next {@b 10 minutes}. This vision is blocked by a thin sheet of lead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crown of Shards", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to shoot a shard of magnetite at a target within {@b 90 feet} of you. Make a ranged spell attack ({@hit +9} to hit), which deals {@damage 4d6} piercing damage on a hit. This shard can bend around corners and ignores half and three-quarters cover." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Snow Wolf Cowl (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 461, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Few warriors can claim to have single-handedly bested a full-grown snow wolf. Those that do can have the head of such a monster enchanted by a clan shaman, granting them the power to transform into the beast. Such cowls are prized trophies amongst the frozen Norse clans, symbols of might and status.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wolf Form", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cast the {@spell polymorph} spell on yourself. When cast in this manner, the spell doesn't require concentration, and you can only transform into a {@creature winter wolf}, ignoring the spell's normal restrictions on CR and creature type, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak Common, Giant, and Winter Wolf in your wolf form.", + "The attack modifier for your attacks in wolf form is {@b +7}, and the save DC for your Cold Breath and Bite actions is {@dc 15}." + ] + }, + "You can end this spell early as a bonus action. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Snow Wolf Cowl (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 461, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Few warriors can claim to have single-handedly bested a full-grown snow wolf. Those that do can have the head of such a monster enchanted by a clan shaman, granting them the power to transform into the beast. Such cowls are prized trophies amongst the frozen Norse clans, symbols of might and status.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wolf Form", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cast the {@spell polymorph} spell on yourself. When cast in this manner, the spell doesn't require concentration, and you can only transform into a {@creature dire wolf}, ignoring the spell's normal restrictions on CR and creature type, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak Common, Giant, and Winter Wolf in your wolf form.", + "The attack modifier for your attacks in wolf form is {@b +7}, and the save DC for your Cold Breath and Bite actions is {@dc 15}." + ] + }, + "You can end this spell early as a bonus action. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Snow Wolf Cowl (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 461, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "resist": [ + "cold" + ], + "entries": [ + "Few warriors can claim to have single-handedly bested a full-grown snow wolf. Those that do can have the head of such a monster enchanted by a clan shaman, granting them the power to transform into the beast. Such cowls are prized trophies amongst the frozen Norse clans, symbols of might and status.", + "You have resistance to cold damage while you wear the cowl.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wolf Form", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cast the {@spell polymorph} spell on yourself. When cast in this manner, the spell doesn't require concentration, and you can only transform into a {@creature winter wolf}, ignoring the spell's normal restrictions on CR and creature type, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak Common, Giant, and Winter Wolf in your wolf form.", + "The attack modifier for your attacks in wolf form is {@b +9}, the DC of your Cold Breath and Bite actions to {@b 16}, and your hit points in wolf form to 100." + ] + }, + "You can end this spell early as a bonus action. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet}. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius} sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or be affected by a heavy drowsiness that causes it to fall {@condition unconscious} until the start of its next turn. A creature with 80 or more hit points is immune to this effect. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage, or if another creature uses an action to wake it. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a 600 gp of diamond dust." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet}. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius} sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be flung up to {@b 60 feet} from the centre of the sphere, landing {@condition prone} and taking {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage. If a creature collides with another creature, both creatures take an additional {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage. If a creature collides with a solid object, it takes {@damage 4d6} bludgeoning damage instead. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a 400 gp of diamond dust." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet}. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius} sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or suffer the effects of the {@spell slow} spell until the start of its next turn. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a 300 gp of diamond dust." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet}. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius} sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws, and also deal half damage with Strength-based attacks until the end of its next turn. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a 1200 gp of diamond dust." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet}. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius} sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 17} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition paralysed} until the start of its next turn. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a 2400 gp of diamond dust." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Infested Cultist's Skull (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 463, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 7, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "curse": true, + "entries": [ + "This humanoid skull is infested by a parasitic purple plant from an unknown plane. The longer you stare, the more you could swear that the petals sway in response to an unseen wind.", + "The skull contains 7 petals. While holding it, you can use an action to pluck a petal to cast the {@spell guiding bolt} spell ({@hit +5} to hit), dealing necrotic damage instead of radiant. The skull regrows {@dice 1d4} plucked petals daily at dawn. If you pluck the last petal, the skull crumbles to dust and is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curse", + "entries": [ + "This skull is cursed, and plucking 3 or more petals in a day extends this curse to you. Until the curse is broken with {@spell remove curse} or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the skull, keeping it within reach at all times.", + "While cursed, whenever you finish a long rest, a black petal grows on your head. These black petals cannot be removed physically, and any attempt to do so causes you to take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. If you travel to a different plane while cursed, you grow a further {@dice 1d4} black petals.", + "When the seventh petal has grown on your skull, you die and your body turns to dust, except for your skull, which becomes a new infested cultist's skull. If the curse is removed, the petals on your head and the infested cultist's skull are destroyed and crumble to dust." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Infested Cultist's Skull (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 463, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 7, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "curse": true, + "entries": [ + "This humanoid skull is infested by a parasitic purple plant from an unknown plane. The longer you stare, the more you could swear that the petals sway in response to an unseen wind.", + "The skull contains 7 petals. While holding it, you can use an action to pluck a petal to cast the {@spell blight} spell (save {@dc 16}). The skull regrows {@dice 1d4} plucked petals daily at dawn. If you pluck the last petal, the skull crumbles to dust and is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curse", + "entries": [ + "This skull is cursed, and plucking 3 or more petals in a day extends this curse to you. Until the curse is broken with {@spell remove curse} or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the skull, keeping it within reach at all times.", + "While cursed, whenever you finish a long rest, a black petal grows on your head. These black petals cannot be removed physically, and any attempt to do so causes you to take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. If you travel to a different plane while cursed, you grow a further {@dice 1d4} black petals.", + "When the seventh petal has grown on your skull, you die and your body turns to dust, except for your skull, which becomes a new infested cultist's skull. If the curse is removed, the petals on your head and the infested cultist's skull are destroyed and crumble to dust." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Lady's Veil", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 463, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "This fine-meshed shroud can be socketed on any worn headgear or armour, such as a helmet, cloak, breastplate, or crown. Looking through the mesh, an attuned wearer can detect corpses and creatures ripe for decomposition.", + "As an action, you can open your awareness to magically detect corpses and undead. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any corpse or undead creature within {@b 60 feet} of you that isn't behind total cover, and that isn't protected from divination magic. This sense doesn't tell you anything about a creature's capabilities or identity. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the following dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Longspike (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 464, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "baseItem": "rapier|PHB", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "F" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "The longspike grants its user the ability to strike from afar, without resorting to the use of unwieldy polearms. When grasped with force, the long, narrow blade extends, increasing the reach of its wielder's thrust, and can implant a rapidly-growing net of hyphal tethers that can bind and constrict a foe.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hyphal Stretch", + "entries": [ + "On your turn, you can squeeze the longspike (no action required), causing it to lengthen and increasing the reach of melee attacks you make with it by 5 feet until the end of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this weapon, causing it to gain the Hyphal Grasp property while you remain attuned to it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Hyphal Grasp", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the rapier, you can speak its command word to cause writhing hyphal filaments to grow from it. The next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack using longspike within the next minute, the target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or be {@condition restrained} by the magical hyphae for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can use an action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. After you activate this property, roll a d6. On a 1-2, you can't activate this property again until the following dawn." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Longspike (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 464, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "baseItem": "rapier|PHB", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "F" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "P", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "The longspike grants its user the ability to strike from afar, without resorting to the use of unwieldy polearms. When grasped with force, the long, narrow blade extends, increasing the reach of its wielder's thrust, and can implant a rapidly-growing net of hyphal tethers that can bind and constrict a foe.", + "You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hyphal Stretch", + "entries": [ + "On your turn, you can squeeze the longspike (no action required), causing it to lengthen and increasing the reach of melee attacks you make with it by 5 feet until the end of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this weapon, causing it to gain the Hyphal Grasp and Hyphal Parasite properties while you remain attuned to it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Hyphal Grasp", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the rapier, you can speak its command word to cause writhing hyphal filaments to grow from it. The next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack using longspike within the next minute, the target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or be {@condition restrained} by the magical hyphae for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can use an action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. After you activate this property, roll a d6. On a 1-2, you can't activate this property again until the following dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Hyphal Parasite", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with this weapon you can use a bonus action to cast the {@spell fungal infection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell on it (save {@dc 16}, no concentration required). After you activate this property, roll a d6. On a 1-2, you can't activate this property again until the following dawn." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mycelial Cloak", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 465, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "restShort", + "entries": [ + "This hearty-scented cape is knitted from microscopic threads of autumn-hued mycelia. With alarming rapidity, the hyphae can drain a corpse, leaving it an emaciated husk and restoring its wearer to robust, good health.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detritivore", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can target one Small or larger corpse, or one Small or larger creature with 0 hit points you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you, causing your mycelia to burrow over to it and rapidly drain it of nutrients. If the target is alive, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or fail a death saving throw. Undead have disadvantage on this saving throw. On a failure, or if the target is a corpse, you regain {@dice 6d6} hit points. After you activate this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mycelial Deconstruction", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can wrap the cloak around yourself, causing your body, and all the items you are wearing or holding, to dissolve into thousands of mycelial threads. You gain a burrowing speed equal to your walking speed, you can burrow through nonmagical unworked earth and stone, and you don't disturb the material you move through.", + "While in this form, you can pass through any microscopic gap large enough for a fungal hypha; have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage; and can't talk, manipulate objects, cast spells, or attack. You can reform in an unoccupied space as an action. After you activate this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Overgrown Barkshield (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 466, + "type": "S", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "shield|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "ac": 2, + "entries": [ + "This crude shield made of bark and wood teems with life as if it were still part of a tree. The smell of sap and various fragrant flowers perfumes the air around you.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bark Armour", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place the shield on your torso and speak the command word, causing the wood and vines to wrap around your figure. For one hour, or until you end this effect as an action, you are unable to hold a shield and you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You gain {@dice 1d8} temporary hit points.", + "You gain the benefits of the {@spell barkskin} spell (no concentration required).", + "You have advantage on saving throws made to resist being {@condition poisoned}." + ] + }, + "When this effect ends, the barkshield falls from its place on your torso, fading to a lifeless shade of grey. This property can't be used again until you finish a long rest when the shield blooms with life once more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Vines and Thorns", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this shield, you can use an action to animate one of the shield's thorny vines and make a melee weapon attack ({@hit +5} to hit, reach 30 ft.) against one target. On a hit, the target takes {@damage 2d8} piercing damage, and, if the target is a Large or smaller creature, or an object that weighs less than 500 pounds, you pull it up to {@b 10 feet} closer to you." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Overgrown Barkshield (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 466, + "type": "S", + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "shield|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "ac": 2, + "entries": [ + "This crude shield made of bark and wood teems with life as if it were still part of a tree. The smell of sap and various fragrant flowers perfumes the air around you.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bark Armour", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place the shield on your torso and speak the command word, causing the wood and vines to wrap around your figure. For one hour, or until you end this effect as an action, you are unable to hold a shield and you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You gain {@dice 3d8} temporary hit points.", + "You gain the benefits of the {@spell barkskin} spell (no concentration required).", + "You have advantage on saving throws made to resist being {@condition poisoned}." + ] + }, + "When this effect ends, the barkshield falls from its place on your torso, fading to a lifeless shade of grey. This property can't be used again until you finish a long rest when the shield blooms with life once more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Vines and Thorns", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this shield, you can use an action to animate one of the shield's thorny vines and make a melee weapon attack ({@hit +8} to hit, reach 30 ft.) against one target. On a hit, the target takes {@damage 3d8} piercing damage, and, if the target is a Large or smaller creature, or an object that weighs less than 500 pounds, you pull it up to {@b 10 feet} closer to you." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Overgrown Barkshield (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 466, + "type": "S", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "shield|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "ac": 2, + "entries": [ + "This crude shield made of bark and wood teems with life as if it were still part of a tree. The smell of sap and various fragrant flowers perfumes the air around you.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bark Armour", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place the shield on your torso and speak the command word, causing the wood and vines to wrap around your figure. For one hour, or until you end this effect as an action, you are unable to hold a shield and you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You gain {@dice 5d8} temporary hit points.", + "You gain the benefits of the {@spell barkskin} spell (no concentration required).", + "You have advantage on saving throws made to resist being {@condition poisoned}." + ] + }, + "When this effect ends, the barkshield falls from its place on your torso, fading to a lifeless shade of grey. This property can't be used again until you finish a long rest when the shield blooms with life once more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Vines and Thorns", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this shield, you can use an action to animate one of the shield's thorny vines and make a melee weapon attack ({@hit +10} to hit, reach 30 ft.) against one target. On a hit, the target takes {@damage 4d8} piercing damage, and, if the target is a Large or smaller creature, or an object that weighs less than 500 pounds, you pull it up to {@b 10 feet} closer to you." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Fungal Symbiosis (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 468, + "type": "RG|DMG", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "Parasite or symbiote, the exact classification of this loop of living fungus is up for debate. When worn for an extended period, the ring co-opts its host, producing an assortment of fruiting fungal bodies each day. Whether those are of benefit or not is entirely up to how they're used.", + "Whenever you finish a long rest during which you wear this ring, you find a selection of toadstools has grown on the limb that sports this ring. Roll a {@dice d4} twice and consult the list below to determine which two mushrooms have grown.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Boomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this volatile mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of flames. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom, regaining {@dice 2d4 + 2} hit points and gaining advantage on all Constitution saving throws for {@b 1 minute}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this dusky mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of purple spores. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or become afflicted by the {@spell bane} spell for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom. For the next hour, it gains darkvision out to a range of {@b 60 feet}. If it already has darkvision, the range of this vision is increased by {@b 30 feet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The mushrooms last on your arm until you finish a long rest, but lose all magical effects 10 minutes after they are plucked. You can pluck a mushroom as part of the action to use it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this item. While attuned, you can roll the {@dice d4} to determine which mushrooms grew four times instead of twice." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Fungal Symbiosis (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 468, + "type": "RG|DMG", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "Parasite or symbiote, the exact classification of this loop of living fungus is up for debate. When worn for an extended period, the ring co-opts its host, producing an assortment of fruiting fungal bodies each day. Whether those are of benefit or not is entirely up to how they're used.", + "Whenever you finish a long rest during which you wear this ring, you find a selection of toadstools has grown on the limb that sports this ring. Roll a {@dice d6} twice and consult the list below to determine which two mushrooms have grown.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Boomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this volatile mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of flames. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom, regaining {@dice 2d4 + 2} hit points and gaining advantage on all Constitution saving throws for {@b 1 minute}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this dusky mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of purple spores. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or become afflicted by the {@spell bane} spell for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom. For the next hour, it gains darkvision out to a range of {@b 60 feet}. If it already has darkvision, the range of this vision is increased by {@b 30 feet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rheumshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this sticky mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of arthritis-inducing spores. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or suffer the effects of the {@spell slow} spell for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Zoomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom, gaining the benefits of the {@spell haste} spell for {@b 1 minute}. At the start of each of the affected creature's turns, roll a d6. On a 1, the effect ends and the wave of lethargy described in the spell sweeps over it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The mushrooms last on your arm until you finish a long rest, but lose all magical effects 10 minutes after they are plucked. You can pluck a mushroom as part of the action to use it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this item. While attuned, you can roll the {@dice d6} to determine which mushrooms grew four times instead of twice. In addition, you gain the Fungal Plating property.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Fungal Plating", + "entries": [ + "When you finish a long rest while wearing the ring, hard sheets of organic mycoprotein cover your body. You gain the benefits of the {@spell barkskin} spell for the next 24 hours (no concentration required). While this magical effect persists, you gain {@h 5} temporary hit points at the start of each of your turns." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 470, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "modifySpeed": { + "static": { + "swim": 40 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Known fondly by L'Arsène as Ling's Bane, this forearm-mounted symbiote represents the conquering of the incredibly infectious broodmother strain of aboleths. This blind broodling has been altered to feed off of its host's nutrients, generating powerfully acidic mucous. A small note attached to one tentacle reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Upin Enterprises accepts no responsibility for enslavement caused by accidental generation of new aboleths caused by this item." + ] + }, + "This thick, rubbery overcoat sports several writhing tentacles that can biomantically fuse with their wearer, acting as gills, propulsion, and a formidable, concealed weapon. When in danger, the coat can encapsulate you in a protective chrysalis, nourishing you with stored regenerative mucous.", + "While wearing the coat underwater, tentacles wrap around your throat, fusing with your vascular system and allowing you to breathe underwater. The tentacles also propel you, giving you a swimming speed of {@b 40 feet}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can make a melee spell attack ({@hit +7} to hit) against a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} bludgeoning damage, and, if it is Medium or smaller, must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chrysalis", + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to cause the coat to expand and harden, encasing you in a regenerative, chitinous casing which grants you {@h 20} temporary hit points. While encased, your speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}, you can't take actions or reactions (except the action to emerge from the chrysalis), and you regain {@dice 2d6} hit points at the start of each of your turns. You can regain no more than 30 hit points in this way while encased. These effects end when the temporary hit points are lost, after {@b 1 minute}, or when you decide to emerge from the chrysalis as an action, whichever comes first. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 470, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "modifySpeed": { + "static": { + "swim": 50 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Known fondly by L'Arsène as Ling's Bane, this forearm-mounted symbiote represents the conquering of the incredibly infectious broodmother strain of aboleths. This blind broodling has been altered to feed off of its host's nutrients, generating powerfully acidic mucous. A small note attached to one tentacle reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Upin Enterprises accepts no responsibility for enslavement caused by accidental generation of new aboleths caused by this item." + ] + }, + "This thick, rubbery overcoat sports several writhing tentacles that can biomantically fuse with their wearer, acting as gills, propulsion, and a formidable, concealed weapon. When in danger, the coat can encapsulate you in a protective chrysalis, nourishing you with stored regenerative mucous.", + "While wearing the coat underwater, tentacles wrap around your throat, fusing with your vascular system and allowing you to breathe underwater. The tentacles also propel you, giving you a swimming speed of {@b 50 feet}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can make a melee spell attack ({@hit +8} to hit) against a creature within {@b 15 feet} of you. On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 4d8} bludgeoning damage, and, if it is Large or smaller, must make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chrysalis", + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to cause the coat to expand and harden, encasing you in a regenerative, chitinous casing which grants you {@h 40} temporary hit points. While encased, your speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}, you can't take actions or reactions (except the action to emerge from the chrysalis), and you regain {@dice 4d6} hit points at the start of each of your turns. You can regain no more than 60 hit points in this way while encased. These effects end when the temporary hit points are lost, after {@b 1 minute}, or when you decide to emerge from the chrysalis as an action, whichever comes first. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 470, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "modifySpeed": { + "static": { + "swim": 60 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Known fondly by L'Arsène as Ling's Bane, this forearm-mounted symbiote represents the conquering of the incredibly infectious broodmother strain of aboleths. This blind broodling has been altered to feed off of its host's nutrients, generating powerfully acidic mucous. A small note attached to one tentacle reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Upin Enterprises accepts no responsibility for enslavement caused by accidental generation of new aboleths caused by this item." + ] + }, + "This thick, rubbery overcoat sports several writhing tentacles that can biomantically fuse with their wearer, acting as gills, propulsion, and a formidable, concealed weapon. When in danger, the coat can encapsulate you in a protective chrysalis, nourishing you with stored regenerative mucous.", + "While wearing the coat underwater, tentacles wrap around your throat, fusing with your vascular system and allowing you to breathe underwater. The tentacles also propel you, giving you a swimming speed of {@b 60 feet}. The coat's many eyes enhance your peripheral vision; while wearing the coat you have advantage on initiative checks while not {@condition blinded}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can make a melee spell attack ({@hit +9} to hit) against a creature within {@b 20 feet} of you. On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 5d8} bludgeoning damage, and, if it is Large or smaller, must make a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chrysalis", + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to cause the coat to expand and harden, encasing you in a regenerative, chitinous casing which grants you {@h 60} temporary hit points. While encased, your speed is reduced to 0 feet, you can't take actions or reactions (except the action to emerge from the chrysalis), and you regain {@dice 6d6} hit points at the start of each of your turns. You can regain no more than 90 hit points in this way while encased. These effects end when the temporary hit points are lost, after {@b 1 minute}, or when you decide to emerge from the chrysalis as an action, whichever comes first. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Eye", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 472, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "While socketed in an item, the item gains the Intense Stare property.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intense Stare", + "entries": [ + "The socketed aboleth's eye fixes on a humanoid that you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you that isn't hostile towards you, making you seem both alluring and imposing (no action required). For the next minute, you have advantage on all Charisma (Persuasion and Intimidation) checks made to interact with the creature. After this minute elapses, the creature realizes that you used magic to influence its mood. How it reacts is at the GM's discretion.", + "Once you use this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodslinger (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 472, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 10, + "recharge": "restShort", + "entries": [ + "This magic item can hold a maximum of {@b 10 charges}. Whenever you finish a short or long rest, you can expend any number of Hit Dice to charge the broodslinger. For each Hit Die spent in this way, roll each die and add your Constitution modifier. The broodslinger regains a number of charges equal to the total.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spikes", + "entries": [ + "Your unarmed strikes deal {@damage 1} additional piercing damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mucous Spit", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the broodslinger to spit a globule of acidic mucous at a target within {@b 60 feet} of you. Make a ranged spell attack ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the target takes {@damage 2d6} acid damage. You can expend charges immediately before making the attack roll to enhance the mucous in the following way (no action required):", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splashing Mucous (1 Charge)", + "entries": [ + "Hit or miss, acid splashes onto adjacent creatures. The target, and each creature within {@b 5 feet} of the target, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} acid damage." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodslinger (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 472, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 15, + "recharge": "restShort", + "entries": [ + "This magic item can hold a maximum of {@b 15 charges}. Whenever you finish a short or long rest, you can expend any number of Hit Dice to charge the broodslinger. For each Hit Die spent in this way, roll each die and add your Constitution modifier. The broodslinger regains a number of charges equal to the total.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spikes", + "entries": [ + "Your unarmed strikes deal {@damage 1d4} additional piercing damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mucous Spit", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the broodslinger to spit a globule of acidic mucous at a target within {@b 60 feet} of you. Make a ranged spell attack ({@hit +7} to hit). On a hit, the target takes {@damage 3d6} acid damage. You can expend charges immediately before making the attack roll to enhance the mucous in one of the following ways (no action required):", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splashing Mucous (1 Charge)", + "entries": [ + "Hit or miss, acid splashes onto adjacent creatures. The target, and each creature within {@b 5 feet} of the target, must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 2d4} acid damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Parasitic Mucous (2 Charges)", + "entries": [ + "Parasites with the potential to poison infest the mucous. On a hit, the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be infected with a parasite and become {@condition poisoned}. While {@condition poisoned}, the creature can't regain hit points. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Broodslinger (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 472, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 20, + "recharge": "restShort", + "entries": [ + "This magic item can hold a maximum of {@b 20 charges}. Whenever you finish a short or long rest, you can expend any number of Hit Dice to charge the broodslinger. For each Hit Die spent in this way, roll each die and add your Constitution modifier. The broodslinger regains a number of charges equal to the total.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spikes", + "entries": [ + "Your unarmed strikes deal {@damage 2d4} additional piercing damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mucous Spit", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the broodslinger to spit a globule of acidic mucous at a target within {@b 60 feet} of you. Make a ranged spell attack ({@hit +8} to hit). On a hit, the target takes {@damage 4d6} acid damage. You can expend charges immediately before making the attack roll to enhance the mucous in one of the following ways (no action required):", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splashing Mucous (1 Charge)", + "entries": [ + "Hit or miss, acid splashes onto adjacent creatures. The target, and each creature within {@b 5 feet} of the target, must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 3d4} acid damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Parasitic Mucous (2 Charges)", + "entries": [ + "Parasites with the potential to poison infest the mucous. On a hit, the target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or be infected with a parasite and become {@condition poisoned}. While {@condition poisoned}, the creature can't regain hit points. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Infectious Mucous (4 Charges)", + "entries": [ + "An infectious disease pervades the mucous. On a hit, the target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or be infected and {@condition poisoned} as if by the {@spell contagion} spell. Roll a d6 to determine contagion's disease at random." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tome of Living Memories (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 474, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional by a wizard", + "reqAttuneTags": [ + { + "class": "wizard" + } + ], + "type": "SCF", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "ritual": [ + "Identify", + "Augury", + "Clairvoyance" + ], + "other": [ + "comprehend languages", + "detect thoughts" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "The pages of this book are littered with the shifting memories of all the aboleth broodmother's eyes have seen. This deluge of information includes historical occurrences, the gods, and all things arcane, in addition to several spells. Unfortunately, the script is a shifting mire of letters that only the most astute can decipher.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge from Beyond", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of a minute, you can attempt to discern information from the broodmother's memories. Make a {@dc 10} Intelligence check. On a success, you gain proficiency in {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, and {@skill Religion} for the next 10 minutes. On a failure, you take psychic damage equal to your level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shrouded Spells", + "entries": [ + "In a similar manner, you can spend 10 minutes attempting to cast one of the following spells, requiring no material components and without expending a spell slot. At the end of the 10 minutes, make an Intelligence check. The DC equals 10 plus the spell's level. On a success, you cast the spell. On a failure, you don't cast the spell and you take psychic damage equal to twice the spell's level.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Identify} (1st level)", + "{@spell Augury} (2nd level)", + "{@spell Clairvoyance} (3rd level)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "A wizard can attune to this item, which becomes augmented with the Knowing Tome property for the duration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Knowing Tome", + "entries": [ + "You can use this tome as a spellbook and an arcane focus. While you use it as your spellbook, you may cast the following spells as if you had them prepared: {@spell comprehend languages} and {@spell detect thoughts}." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tome of Living Memories (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 474, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional by a wizard", + "reqAttuneTags": [ + { + "class": "wizard" + } + ], + "type": "SCF", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "ritual": [ + "Identify", + "Augury", + "Clairvoyance", + "Divination", + "Legend Lore" + ], + "will": [ + "guidance" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "The pages of this book are littered with the shifting memories of all the aboleth broodmother's eyes have seen. This deluge of information includes historical occurrences, the gods, and all things arcane, in addition to several spells. Unfortunately, the script is a shifting mire of letters that only the most astute can decipher.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge from Beyond", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of a minute, you can attempt to discern information from the broodmother's memories. Make a {@dc 10} Intelligence check. On a success, you gain proficiency in{@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, and {@skill Religion} for the next 10 minutes. On a failure, you take psychic damage equal to your level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shrouded Spells", + "entries": [ + "In a similar manner, you can spend 10 minutes attempting to cast one of the following spells, requiring no material components and without expending a spell slot. At the end of the 10 minutes, make an Intelligence check. The DC equals 10 plus the spell's level. On a success, you cast the spell. On a failure, you don't cast the spell and you take psychic damage equal to twice the spell's level. When you cast spells from the Shrouded Spells property using this tome, it is the disembodied voice of Slkvol the broodmother that answers.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Identify} (1st level)", + "{@spell Augury} (2nd level)", + "{@spell Clairvoyance} (3rd level)", + "{@spell Divination} (4th level)", + "{@spell Legend Lore} (5th level)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "A wizard can attune to this item, which becomes augmented with the Knowing Tome property for the duration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Knowing Tome", + "entries": [ + "You can use this tome as a spellbook and an arcane focus. While you use it as your spellbook, you can prepare 1 additional wizard spell and you know the {@spell guidance} cantrip, which is a wizard spell for you." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tome of Living Memories (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 474, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional by a wizard", + "reqAttuneTags": [ + { + "class": "wizard" + } + ], + "type": "SCF", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "ritual": [ + "Identify", + "Augury", + "Clairvoyance", + "Divination", + "Legend Lore", + "Contact Other Plane", + "Find the Path" + ], + "will": [ + "guidance" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "The pages of this book are littered with the shifting memories of all the aboleth broodmother's eyes have seen. This deluge of information includes historical occurrences, the gods, and all things arcane, in addition to several spells. Unfortunately, the script is a shifting mire of letters that only the most astute can decipher.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge from Beyond", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of a minute, you can attempt to discern information from the broodmother's memories. Make a {@dc 10} Intelligence check. On a success, you gain proficiency in {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, and {@skill Religion} for the next 10 minutes. On a failure, you take psychic damage equal to your level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shrouded Spells", + "entries": [ + "In a similar manner, you can spend 10 minutes attempting to cast one of the following spells, requiring no material components and without expending a spell slot. At the end of the 10 minutes, make an Intelligence check. The DC equals 10 plus the spell's level. On a success, you cast the spell. On a failure, you don't cast the spell and you take psychic damage equal to twice the spell's level. When you cast spells from the Shrouded Spells property using this tome, it is the disembodied voice of Slkvol the broodmother that answers.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Identify} (1st level)", + "{@spell Augury} (2nd level)", + "{@spell Clairvoyance} (3rd level)", + "{@spell Divination} (4th level)", + "{@spell Legend Lore} (5th level)", + "{@spell Contact Other Plane} (5th level)", + "{@spell Find the Path} (6th level)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "A wizard can attune to this item, which becomes augmented with the Knowing Tome property for the duration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Knowing Tome", + "entries": [ + "You can use this tome as a spellbook and an arcane focus. While you use it as your spellbook, you can prepare 2 additional wizard spells and you know the {@spell guidance} cantrip, which is a wizard spell for you." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dreamy the Lucid", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 474, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "These adorable stuffed toys can be found in bedrooms following the intrusion of a dreamholder into a settlement's collective dreamscape. Each toy's magic gives the villagers autonomy over their dreams, and acts as a preventative measure should another aberration try to take over the villagers' dreams again.", + "While this toy is on your person, magic can't put you to sleep. If you fall asleep while holding this stuffy, its stimulating enchantment magic activates your psyche, causing you to become a lucid dreamer. While lucid dreaming in this way, you are aware if a creature uses the {@spell dream} spell to influence you. In addition, if you are asleep when initiative is rolled, you instantly awaken and aren't {@status surprised}." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Astral Luggage (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 476, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "This luggage contains a filtered portal to the edges of the Astral Plane, specifically the areas where beings from The Anomalies slink from their far-away plane to the timeless astral expanse. As such, you don't use the astral luggage as actual luggage, not unless you want to lose it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Portal", + "entries": [ + "The astral luggage can be opened to a two-foot-by-one-foot opening. This opening repels creatures, prohibiting their entry, but any object you place inside the luggage floats off into the Astral Plane." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Attuning to this item enhances some of the Special Fastenings properties." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Fastenings", + "entries": [ + "On the luggage are several special buckles, zips, or clips, which you can unfasten to cause magical effects. Once you unfasten a fastening, it can't be unfastened again until the next dawn, at which point it reseals itself. If a save DC is required, use {@dc 13}. You gain the following action options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ebony Clasp", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can unfasten the clasp and throw the luggage at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it instantly opens, spewing squirming ebony tentacles in a {@b 20-foot} square. This area becomes affected by the {@spell black tentacles} spell for {@b 1 minute} (no concentration required). If you are attuned to the luggage, you are immune to this spell's effects. When the spell ends, the tentacles disappear and the luggage closes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Astral Luggage (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 476, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "This luggage contains a filtered portal to the edges of the Astral Plane, specifically the areas where beings from The Anomalies slink from their far-away plane to the timeless astral expanse. As such, you don't use the astral luggage as actual luggage, not unless you want to lose it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Portal", + "entries": [ + "The astral luggage can be opened to a two-foot-by-one-foot opening. This opening repels creatures, prohibiting their entry, but any object you place inside the luggage floats off into the Astral Plane." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Attuning to this item enhances some of the Special Fastenings properties." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Fastenings", + "entries": [ + "On the luggage are several special buckles, zips, or clips, which you can unfasten to cause magical effects. Once you unfasten a fastening, it can't be unfastened again until the next dawn, at which point it reseals itself. If a save DC is required, use {@dc 15}. You gain the following action options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ebony Clasp", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can unfasten the clasp and throw the luggage at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it instantly opens, spewing squirming ebony tentacles in a {@b 20-foot} square. This area becomes affected by the {@spell black tentacles} spell for {@b 1 minute} (no concentration required). If you are attuned to the luggage, you are immune to this spell's effects. When the spell ends, the tentacles disappear and the luggage closes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Amethyst Buckle", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can unfasten this buckle and throw the luggage at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it instantly opens and casts the {@spell conjure anomaly|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell (no concentration required). If you are attuned to this item, the aberration conjured is under your control; otherwise, the aberration is hostile to all creatures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Moonstone Dial", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can turn this dial to a symbol representing a specific plane, and press it, causing it to unfasten. As part of the same action, you can throw it to a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it instantly opens. Until the end of your next turn, the luggage's opening becomes a portal to a random location on the chosen plane that Medium or smaller creatures can move through using 5 feet of movement. At the end of your next turn, the luggage folds in on itself and appears at that location on the destination plane. If you are attuned to the luggage, you can attempt to direct the portal to a specific location, as per the {@spell teleport} spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Robes of Beaureve (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 478, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "Daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sleep" + ], + "2": [ + "Dreamwalk|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Made from the stuff of dreams, the cuffs and hem of this ethereal robe fade into translucent purple smoke, and the robes' lining is sewn from the fabric of the night sky. A creature wearing these robes can become temporarily incorporeal, slipping through locked doors, blood-thirsty demons, or out of uncomfortable conversations. Owners of such a garment also find themselves incredibly productive, with dishes cleaned and chainmail oiled each morning...", + "Also, it has pockets.", + "This robe has {@b 3 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Incorporeality", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to become incorporeal until the start of your next turn. While incorporeal, you gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks, and can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. If you end your turn inside a creature or object, you are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, taking {@damage 1d10} force damage for every 5 feet you are shunted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "You can spend charges to cast the following spells (save {@dc 15}). You must spend a number of charges equal to the level at which you cast the spell.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell Sleep}", + "{@spell Dreamwalk|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sleepwalker", + "entries": [ + "You can't be put to sleep against your will. When you fall into a nonmagical sleep while wearing these robes, you can specify one intention, such as 'organising my collection of buttons' or 'oiling my chainmail'. While you sleep, you can perform light activities that fulfil this intention while still meeting the requirements of a long rest." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Robes of Beaureve (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 478, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 9, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 3}", + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "Daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sleep" + ], + "2": [ + "Dreamwalk|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "5": [ + "Dream" + ], + "9": [ + "Astral Projection" + ] + } + }, + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "Made from the stuff of dreams, the cuffs and hem of this ethereal robe fade into translucent purple smoke, and the robes' lining is sewn from the fabric of the night sky. A creature wearing these robes can become temporarily incorporeal, slipping through locked doors, blood-thirsty demons, or out of uncomfortable conversations. Owners of such a garment also find themselves incredibly productive, with dishes cleaned and chainmail oiled each morning...", + "Also, it has pockets.", + "This robe has {@b 9 charges} and regains {@dice 1d6 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Incorporeality", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to become incorporeal until the start of your next turn. While incorporeal, you gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks, and can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. If you end your turn inside a creature or object, you are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, taking {@damage 1d10} force damage for every 5 feet you are shunted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "You can spend charges to cast the following spells (save {@dc 17}). You must spend a number of charges equal to the level at which you cast the spell.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell Sleep}", + "{@spell Dreamwalk|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell Dream}", + "{@spell Astral Projection}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sleepwalker", + "entries": [ + "You can't be put to sleep against your will. When you fall into a nonmagical sleep while wearing these robes, you can specify one intention, such as 'organising my collection of buttons' or 'oiling my chainmail'. While you sleep, you can perform light activities that fulfil this intention while still meeting the requirements of a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Language of the Anomalies", + "entries": [ + "While you wear these robes, you can speak, read, and write Deep Speech, and have advantage on Charisma checks made to interact with aberrations." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Second Chance", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 479, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "A pocketwatch that keeps perfect time is always a useful bit of kit. Socketed on any clothing or armour, this specimen is even more special, allowing its user a second chance to perform some action.", + "As a bonus action, immediately before you make an ability check or attack roll, you can activate the stopwatch, setting a call-back marker. After you make the ability check or attack roll (and after you know the outcome), you can choose to rewind time by a few seconds to the moment you took the bonus action (no action required). You must then reroll the ability check or attack roll and use the new result.", + "Whether or not you choose to rewind to the call-back marker, after you use this property, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Claws of Corruption (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 480, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "Claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "ATT|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "L" + ], + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "charges": 4, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 4, + "modifySpeed": { + "equal": { + "climb": "walk" + } + }, + "entries": [ + "These rough, menacing gauntlets, constructed from the razor-sharp claws of the pygmy rakshasa, thrum with the power of its hellish essence. The pointed tips of the claws easily dig into rock and metal alike, letting their wearer climb the roughest surfaces with feline agility.", + "The claws have {@b 4 charges} and regain all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rakshasa's Corruption", + "entries": [ + "Blows from this weapon can cause a target's magical energy to turn foul and consume it from within. When you hit a creature with an attack using one of these claws, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to attempt to curse it (no action required). The target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw or be cursed for {@b 1 minute}. When a cursed creature starts its turn while under the effect of a spell or while concentrating on a spell, it takes {@damage 1d6} necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Catclimb", + "entries": [ + "While wearing a pair of these claws, you gain a climbing speed equal to your walking speed." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Claws of Corruption (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 480, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "Claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "ATT|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "L" + ], + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "modifySpeed": { + "equal": { + "climb": "walk" + } + }, + "entries": [ + "These rough, menacing gauntlets, constructed from the razor-sharp claws of the pygmy rakshasa, thrum with the power of its hellish essence. The pointed tips of the claws easily dig into rock and metal alike, letting their wearer climb the roughest surfaces with feline agility.", + "The claws have {@b 5 charges} and regain all expended charges daily at dawn.", + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rakshasa's Corruption", + "entries": [ + "Blows from this weapon can cause a target's magical energy to turn foul and consume it from within. When you hit a creature with an attack using one of these claws, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to attempt to curse it (no action required). The target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be cursed for {@b 1 minute}. When a cursed creature starts its turn while under the effect of a spell or while concentrating on a spell, it takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Catclimb", + "entries": [ + "While wearing a pair of these claws, you gain a climbing speed equal to your walking speed." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Collar of the Cat", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 480, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "While socketed on armour, clothing, a focus, or a weapon, you have a preternatural ability to land on your feet. You have advantage on checks made to maintain your footing and you can subtract up to 20 feet from the fall when calculating falling damage." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Eye of the Tiger (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 481, + "type": "RG", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + "The tiger's eye gemstone at the centre of this ring gleams with the devious malice peculiar to the fiendish pygmy rakshasa. Spinning slowly in its socket, it studies its wearer and surroundings, almost as if waiting for a time to pounce.", + "The ring has {@b 5 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Interference", + "entries": [ + "While wearing the ring, whenever you are the target of a spell or make a saving throw against a spell's area of effect, you can use your reaction to tug at the Weave, consuming {@b 1 charge} and attempting to unravel the spell's magic. If the spell is of 2nd level or lower, roll a d4 and consult the table below to determine the effect, which occurs immediately before the spell's effect. If the spell is 3rd level or higher, this property has no effect.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Effects" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The caster of the spell must make a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw, taking force damage equal to {@damage 1d6} plus an additional {@damage 1d6} for each level of the spell on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ], + [ + "2", + "The spell's potency is diminished. If the spell requires an attack roll, the roll is made with disadvantage. If it requires you to make a saving throw, you have advantage on it." + ], + [ + "3", + "You absorb a portion of the spell's energy, gaining temporary hit points equal to {@dice 1d6} plus an additional {@dice 1d6} for each level of the spell. These temporary hit points last for {@b 1 minute}." + ], + [ + "4", + "You are unaffected by the spell." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Eye of the Tiger (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 481, + "type": "RG", + "rarity": "very rare", + "charges": 6, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 6, + "entries": [ + "The tiger's eye gemstone at the centre of this ring gleams with the devious malice peculiar to the fiendish pygmy rakshasa. Spinning slowly in its socket, it studies its wearer and surroundings, almost as if waiting for a time to pounce.", + "The ring has {@b 6 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Interference", + "entries": [ + "While wearing the ring, whenever you are the target of a spell or make a saving throw against a spell's area of effect, you can use your reaction to tug at the Weave, consuming {@b 1 charge} and attempting to unravel the spell's magic. If the spell is of 5th level or lower, roll a d4 and consult the table below to determine the effect, which occurs immediately before the spell's effect. If the spell is 6th level or higher, this property has no effect.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d4", + "Effects" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The caster of the spell must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw, taking force damage equal to {@damage 1d6} plus an additional {@damage 1d6} for each level of the spell on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ], + [ + "2", + "The spell's potency is diminished. If the spell requires an attack roll, the roll is made with disadvantage. If it requires you to make a saving throw, you have advantage on it." + ], + [ + "3", + "You absorb a portion of the spell's energy, gaining temporary hit points equal to {@dice 1d6} plus an additional {@dice 1d6} for each level of the spell. These temporary hit points last for {@b 1 minute}." + ], + [ + "4", + "You are unaffected by the spell." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Felinobelix (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 482, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This foot-high, black, stone cat statue has {@b 3 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. Whenever you roll a die, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to roll another die of the same size (no action required). You can then choose which of the die rolls to use. You can choose to spend the charge after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined.", + "If the result of the re-rolled die is a 1, a devil is summoned. Consult the chart below to determine which devil.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Attuner's Level", + "Devil (CR)" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-4", + "{@creature Imp} (1)" + ], + [ + "5-8", + "{@creature Barbed devil} (5)" + ], + [ + "9-12", + "{@creature Bone devil} (9)" + ], + [ + "13-16", + "{@creature Ice devil} (14)" + ], + [ + "17-20", + "{@creature Pit fiend} (20)" + ] + ] + }, + "The devil is always the same individual, who has progressed further in the infernal hierarchy with each visitation. It is hostile towards all creatures, but is especially hateful towards you, as it believes you are stealing its luck." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Felinobelix (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 482, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 6, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 6, + "entries": [ + "This foot-high, black, stone cat statue has {@b 6 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. Whenever you roll a die, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to roll another die of the same size (no action required). You can then choose which of the die rolls to use. You can choose to spend the charge after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined. As a reaction when another creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you rolls a die, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cause it to roll a second die of the same size; you choose which of the dice to use.", + "If the result of the re-rolled die is a 1, a devil is summoned. Consult the chart below to determine which devil.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Attuner's Level", + "Devil (CR)" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6 text-center", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-4", + "{@creature Imp} (1)" + ], + [ + "5-8", + "{@creature Barbed devil} (5)" + ], + [ + "9-12", + "{@creature Bone devil} (9)" + ], + [ + "13-16", + "{@creature Ice devil} (14)" + ], + [ + "17-20", + "{@creature Pit fiend} (20)" + ] + ] + }, + "The devil is always the same individual, who has progressed further in the infernal hierarchy with each visitation. It is hostile towards all creatures, but is especially hateful towards you, as it believes you are stealing its luck." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Rolly Turrit)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 485, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Weighing approximately 10 pounds, this 1-foot-cubed turret is bristling with armaments. From its crudely chiselled 'bitey-bit', to the side-mounted 'kannon-boom', and the fore-mounted 'spikeys', this magically-automated turret has but one key flaw: stairs.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Deploy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can deploy the {@creature rolly turrit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, which magically animates for the next {@b 10 minutes}. During this time, it is under your mental control while within {@b 100 feet} of you. In combat, the turret shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take another action. That action can be one in its stat block or some other action. If you are {@condition incapacitated}, the turret can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge.", + "Once the turret has been activated, it can't be activated again until the following dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Death & Healing", + "entries": [ + "While the turret has at least 1 hit point, it regains {@dice 2d6} hit points if the {@spell mending} spell is cast on it. If the turret is reduced to 0 hit points, it shatters and can't be activated again until a creature with proficiency in smith's tools or tinker's tools spends {@b 1 hour} to make a {@dc 15} Dexterity (smith's or tinker's tools) check. On a success, the turret regains 1 hit point and can be activated as normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Rolly Turrit", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 485 + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Crawly Turrit)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 485, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Shedding much of the mobility issues of its rolly cousin, the crawly turrit harnesses the hit-and-run tactics of its draconic inspiration. Recycled dragon breath sacs give this five-legged, brass automaton the ability to emulate a dragon's breath, the pinnacle of kobold bio-engineering.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Deploy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can deploy the {@creature crawly turrit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, which magically animates for the next {@b 10 minutes}. During this time, it is under your mental control while within {@b 100 feet} of you. In combat, the turret shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take another action. That action can be one in its stat block or some other action. If you are {@condition incapacitated}, the turret can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge.", + "Once the turret has been activated, it can't be activated again until the following dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Death & Healing", + "entries": [ + "While the turret has at least 1 hit point, it regains {@dice 2d6} hit points if the {@spell mending} spell is cast on it. If the turret is reduced to 0 hit points, it shatters and can't be activated again until a creature with proficiency in smith's tools or tinker's tools spends {@b 1 hour} to make a {@dc 16} Dexterity (smith's or tinker's tools) check. On a success, the turret regains 1 hit point and can be activated as normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Crawly Turrit", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 486 + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dimensional Doorknob", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 487, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "dimension door" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The dimensional doorknob is a must-have addition to the arsenal of any thief that lacks the necessary dexterity to pick locks themselves. In addition, the doorknob's built-in escape magic allows for a quick getaway when things go south. As a guard wanders a museum of precious relics, the bowels of a jail, or the vault of a treasury, they might find only unlocked doors and a momentary glowing purple light as a thief teleports from the scene of its crime.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skeleton Key", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place the doorknob over a keyhole where, for the next minute, it attempts to pick the lock. The dimensional doorknob acts as a set of {@item thieves' tools} and automatically unlocks locks with a DC of 15 or lower. For higher difficulty locks, the doorknob has a +7 modifier to its Dexterity (thieves' tools) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dortal", + "entries": [ + "As an action while holding the doorknob, you can cast the {@spell dimension door} spell. When you do so, a glowing purple portal appears in your space until the start of your next turn. Any creature up to 1 size larger than you can pass through the portal. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the following dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dragonmaw Shield", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 487, + "type": "S", + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "shield|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "ac": 2, + "entries": [ + "With a hinged lower portion, this shield has the appearance of a dragon's roaring mouth, complete with fiery interior. The dragonmaw shield's opening is, in fact, a portal to a pocket dimension. This pocket dimension is a {@b 10-foot} cube containing a forge that, due to the insulating properties of pocket dimensions, never cools. It's perfect for getting rid of trash, destroying incriminating evidence, or smelting down looted weapons.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gnash", + "entries": [ + "When a creature misses you with a melee weapon attack, you can use your reaction to force the creature to make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw as the shield chomps at their weapon with its fiery maw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 1d10} fire damage as the shield breathes a plume of scalding air at them. In addition, if the creature's weapon is nonmagical, then any flammable components, such as those made of wood, are destroyed." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Kobbold Flaymefrower (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 489, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 12, + "recharge": "special", + "entries": [ + "What could possibly go wrong carrying a portable furnace on your back? Great for keeping weeds in check, the flaymefrower can be dynamically adjusted to spray in a wide cone or a focused line. Just keep an eye on the pressure, as it looks like the rats have been chewing at the intestine hose again.", + "Worn like a backpack or satchel, this patchwork vessel of scrap metal can hold a maximum of {@b 12 charges}. Over the course of an hour, you can feed one of the following fuel options into the backpack, causing it to regain expended charges depending on the fuel's quality:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 sp of seasoned wood: {@dice 1d4} charges.", + "5 gp of high-quality coal or oil: {@dice 1d4 + 3} charges.", + "{@i Core of fire}, or {@i breath sac} of a red, gold, or brass dragon: all expended charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon's Breath", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flaymefrower's maw, you can use an action to speak one of the flaymefrower's two command words, expending {@b 1 charge} and causing it to spout a gout of flame in a {@b 10-foot} cone or a {@b 5-foot-wide, 20-foot-long} line (your choice). As part of the same action, you can squeeze the maw, injecting more fuel and expending up to 3 additional charges. The size of the cone increases by 5 feet or the length of the line increases by 20 feet, for each additional charge expended.", + "Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 2d10} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you use Dragon's Breath and roll a total of 19 or higher on the fire damage dice, the flaymefrower backfires. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} fire damage as gouts of flame burst from the make-shift hose." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Kobbold Flaymefrower (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 489, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 12, + "recharge": "special", + "entries": [ + "Kobold ingenuity is excellent, but the execution can be somewhat lacking. Luckily, the original prototype of this flame-filled backpack has undergone some extensive upgrades; it now boasts a nigh-on indestructible braided brass hose and can burn much hotter.", + "Worn like a backpack or satchel, this patchwork vessel of scrap metal can hold a maximum of {@b 12 charges}. Over the course of an hour, you can feed one of the following fuel options into the backpack, causing it to regain expended charges depending on the fuel's quality:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 sp of seasoned wood: {@dice 1d4} charges.", + "5 gp of high-quality coal or oil: {@dice 1d4 + 3} charges.", + "Core of fire, or breath sac of a red, gold, or brass dragon: all expended charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon's Breath", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flaymefrower's maw, you can use an action to speak one of the flaymefrower's two command words, expending {@b 1 charge} and causing it to spout a gout of flame in a {@b 10-foot} cone or a {@b 5-foot-wide, 20-foot-long} line (your choice). As part of the same action, you can squeeze the maw, injecting more fuel and expending up to 3 additional charges. The size of the cone increases by 5 feet or the length of the line increases by 20 feet, for each additional charge expended.", + "Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Coldfire Flame", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can twist the dragon's maw 180 degrees, causing the flame to burn blue and deal cold damage instead of fire damage. This change lasts until you use a bonus action to turn it back." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Kobold Wristbow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 490, + "type": "R", + "rarity": "common", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "hand crossbow|PHB", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "A", + "L", + "LD" + ], + "range": "30/120", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "Something about this cobbled-together, wrist-mounted, bow-like contraption looks wrong. It shouldn't hold together. There's nothing even holding the string in place. It must be magic. There's no writing on it but, if there was, you feel it'd be written as: \"Kobbold RystBo.\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Handsfree", + "entries": [ + "The kobold wristbow does not require a free hand to hold or fire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quickshot", + "entries": [ + "In response to your mental command, you can release the bowstring and make a ranged weapon attack with the loaded wristbow as a bonus action. You must reload a wristbow before firing again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload", + "entries": [ + "You can reload the kobold wristbow using either a bonus action or an action. This requires at least 1 free hand." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Magik Oil", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 490, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "This magik oil can be socketed on any item you don't mind getting oil stains on. The slow drip of oil from its never-closing spout imbues the item to which it is attached with magic, rendering the item much more durable. Metal can't be corroded by acid and wood & clothing cease being flammable. Strong magic, such as that from a 6th-level spell or higher, can overcome this enhanced resilience. If socketed on a weapon, that weapon's damage becomes magical. If socketed on armour, the oil lubricates the joints, removing any disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks the armour normally imposes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tarrobe (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 7, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 1}", + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "grease" + ], + "2": [ + "create or destroy water" + ], + "3": [ + "mireball|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Fossilised bones and oilcloth, a lipid-rich mesh of viscous crude oil and lipophilic fibres, forms the basis of this magical robe. In the same way the oil refracts light in rainbow hues, the cloth has a natural resistance to magic, occasionally sending spells ricocheting back at the caster.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Oily Barrage", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, you can cast a variety of oil-based spells. This robe has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d6 + 1} charges daily at dawn. You can expend charges to cast the following spells (save {@dc 15}, {@hit +7} to hit). Some spells are changed to be oil-based.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Grease} (1 charge)", + "Create or destroy oil (2 charges; as {@spell create or destroy water}, but oil instead of water)", + "{@spell Mireball|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (3 charges; instead of mud, thick, rancid fat and oil are conjured)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spell Reflection", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, any time you are targeted by a {@spell magic missile} spell, a line spell, or a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a {@dice d8}. On a 1-7, you are affected as normal. On an 8, you are unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from you, turning the caster into the target." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tarrobe (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 12, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d8 + 4}", + "grantsLanguage": true, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "grease" + ], + "2": [ + "create or destroy water" + ], + "3": [ + "mireball|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "5": [ + "bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "conjure elemental" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Fossilised bones and oilcloth, a lipid-rich mesh of viscous crude oil and lipophilic fibres, forms the basis of this magical robe. In the same way the oil refracts light in rainbow hues, the cloth has a natural resistance to magic, occasionally sending spells ricocheting back at the caster.", + "While you wear the robe you can speak and understand Terran.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Oily Barrage", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, you can cast a variety of oil-based spells. This robe has {@b 12 charges} and regains {@dice 1d8 + 4} charges daily at dawn. You can expend charges to cast the following spells (save {@dc 15}, {@hit +7} to hit). Some spells are changed to be oil-based.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Grease} (1 charge)", + "Create or destroy oil (2 charges; as {@spell create or destroy water}, but oil instead of water)", + "{@spell Mireball|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (3 charges; instead of mud, thick, rancid fat and oil are conjured)", + "{@spell bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (5 charges)", + "{@spell conjure elemental} (tar elemental only, see page 589) (5 charges)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spell Reflection", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, any time you are targeted by a {@spell magic missile} spell, a line spell, or a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a {@dice d8}. On a 1-6, you are affected as normal. On a 7 or 8, you are unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from you, turning the caster into the target." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tinytar", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 494, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "With the sentient tar of a tar elemental and a dose of enchantment magic, one can craft this friendly and amenable little helper. When applied to anything you can hold, the tinytar ensures you don't accidentally drop it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Grippy", + "entries": [ + "This small, magical phial contains an animate and excitable tar. When applied to the handle of a weapon, shield or other held item, the first creature to hold that item can't be disarmed of the item against its will. The creature can still sheathe or drop the item if it desires; the tinytar is very intuitive. As an action, you can hold the magical phial to the tinytar causing it to shlink back inside." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Viscous Symbiote (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 495, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "While unworn, this item appears as a puddle of viscous tar and bone shards. When you attune to this amorphous ooze, it slides up your arms, enhancing them with an extra-cutaneous layer of malleable, oily muscle.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Armhancements", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this item, whenever you make an ability check that uses Strength, you can treat a d20 roll of 7 or lower as an 8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Skin", + "entries": [ + "When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Viscous Symbiote (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 495, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "While unworn, this item appears as a puddle of viscous tar and bone shards. When you attune to this amorphous ooze, it slides up your arms, enhancing them with an extra-cutaneous layer of malleable, oily muscle.", + "You gain 3 temporary hit points at the start of each of your turns.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Armhancements", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this item, whenever you make an ability check that uses Strength, you can treat a d20 roll of 7 or lower as an 8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Skin", + "entries": [ + "When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "Protruding from your tar-coated hands are long claws; natural weapons which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to {@damage 2d4} + your Strength modifier instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Viscous Symbiote (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 495, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "While unworn, this item appears as a puddle of viscous tar and bone shards. When you attune to this amorphous ooze, it slides up your arms, enhancing them with an extra-cutaneous layer of malleable, oily muscle.", + "You gain 5 temporary hit points at the start of each of your turns.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Armhancements", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this item, whenever you make an ability check that uses Strength, you can treat a d20 roll of 7 or lower as an 8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Skin", + "entries": [ + "When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Claws", + "entries": [ + "Protruding from your tar-coated hands are long claws; natural weapons which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to {@damage 2d4} + your Strength modifier instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mask", + "entries": [ + "This oily symbiote can react to danger, enhancing your senses. As a reaction when initiative is rolled, you can command the oil to cover your face for the next minute. For the duration, you have advantage on initiative checks and Dexterity saving throws, and gain blindsight out to {@b 30 feet}. After you activate this ability, you can't do so again until the following dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reactive Tentacles", + "entries": [ + "Your symbiote protects you from incoming blows. Whenever you are the target of a melee attack by an attacker you can see within {@b 10 feet} of you, you can use your reaction to make a melee attack ({@hit +9} to hit) against that attacker immediately after its attack concludes. This attack deals {@damage 2d8} piercing damage on a hit." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Eyes of Googly", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 496, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "Firm, and always slightly moist to the touch, this pair of eyes wanders of their own accord. When placed on a single object that can fit inside a {@b 5-foot} cube, the object becomes sentient. It can't speak, and has statistics the GM deems appropriate." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Grill of Barbecuing", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 496, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "There's an old adage: \"If you can't stand the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen. If you can stand the heat, make the kitchen portable and take it wherever you go!\" To accompany the launch of her book, Heliana commissioned the ever-useful artificer, L'Arsène Upin, to produce a line of portable kitchen backpacks. In addition to improving flavour and nutritional value, the pockets of these grill-backpacks always contain the cumin, shallots, or other ingredients that you forgot to pack. Nice!", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extra-Dimensional Pantry", + "entries": [ + "One pocket of this grill-backpack is a gateway to a pocket dimension that magically refills with sustenance at dawn each day. It has enough vegetables and sundries for one magical meal or for a day's rations for one creature. The nature of the food that a creature extracts from the pocket dimension is always a reflection of what the creature desires at that moment. The pocket only allows items to be taken from it; any attempt to put something into this pocket results in the item being fired back out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sous-Chef", + "entries": [ + "The grill's inbuilt cooking monitor adjusts its own temperature to improve the end result of foods cooked with it. When you cook a magical meal using this grill, it gains one additional boon from the Cooking Boons table at random (page 152)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tools for the Job", + "entries": [ + "The grill of barbecuing comes with all the paraphernalia needed for cooking and acts as {@item cook's utensils}." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 497, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "B", + "entries": [ + "Full of useful knowledge and heavy enough to crush a skull, Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting is nothing if not handy. The personalised quotes from Heliana, Peeper's deft proofing and editing, and the numerous ink stains and spilled watercolours give this hefty tome a homemade feel.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fantastic Phalanges and Where to Find Them", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can open this book and stare intently at its pages, which turn of their own accord to settle on an anatomical diagram of the corpse nearest to the book. You immediately learn all the harvestable parts of the corpse, as well as their Component DCs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place an object that belonged to a creature\u2014such as its scat, scales, or clothing\u2014 between the pages of this book. One minute later, the book tells you one piece of information about the creature. At the GM's discretion, this may be: its saving throw proficiencies, damage resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities; condition immunities; creature's type; one of its traits; or one of the clues acquired during a hunt. Placing more objects that belonged to that creature (or a creature with the same statblock) yields no further results." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of the Learned", + "entries": [ + "This book can be used as a simple melee weapon that deals {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you are proficient in {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, or {@skill Religion}, you are proficient with this weapon." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 497, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "B", + "entries": [ + "The deluxe, leatherbound version of this book imparts some of Heliana's own wisdom to those that read it regularly; it has the Anatomiser property and Know Thy Enemy reveals two pieces of information.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fantastic Phalanges and Where to Find Them", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can open this book and stare intently at its pages, which turn of their own accord to settle on an anatomical diagram of the corpse nearest to the book. You immediately learn all the harvestable parts of the corpse, as well as their Component DCs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place an object that belonged to a creature\u2014such as its scat, scales, or clothing\u2014 between the pages of this book. One minute later, the book tells you two pieces of information about the creature. At the GM's discretion, this may be: its saving throw proficiencies, damage resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities; condition immunities; creature's type; one of its traits; or one of the clues acquired during a hunt. Placing more objects that belonged to that creature (or a creature with the same statblock) yields no further results." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of the Learned", + "entries": [ + "This book can be used as a simple melee weapon that deals {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you are proficient in {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, or {@skill Religion}, you are proficient with this weapon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anatomiser", + "entries": [ + "If you read this book for {@b 1 hour}, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice for the next 24 hours: {@skill Arcana}, {@skill Investigation}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Religion}, or {@skill Survival}. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again for 24 hours." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "L'Arsene's Quadnoculars", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 497, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "Expecting a flood of adventurers to buy Heliana's book and begin crafting their own magic items \u2014potentially putting him out of a job!\u2014L'Arsène devised a way he might profit from the book's popularity. With a series of articulating lenses that filter out threads belonging to different schools of magic, L'Arsène's Quadnoculars grant their wearer the ability to identify the magic items that could be constructed from a recently slain creature. After all, it's not much use knowing what you can harvest without knowing how you can use it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spectacular Analytica", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can flick through the filters of these goggles and stare intently at a corpse within {@b 60 feet} of you. You immediately learn the general function (or the specific mechanics, at the GM's discretion) of the possible magic items that can be crafted from the creature's harvestable components, as well as the effects of the magical meals you could make from it." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Arm of the Grey Knight (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: undead arm of the grey knight}", + "A shining beacon of tenacity and unwavering resolve, this amputated arm fights on with the strength of many men no matter how many times it's cut down or crushed into a pulp. Stubborn to a fault, it refuses to listen to anyone but the creature attuned to it, and occasionally makes rude gestures at passersby behind its owner's back, attempting to goad them into a fight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "The arm is an object with AC 14 and 20 hit points. If it's ever more than 30 feet away from you, it moves 20 feet towards you at the start of each of your turns by crawling along the ground. As a bonus action, you can command it to move up to 20 feet and perform one of the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The arm manipulates an object in the same way as the {@spell mage hand} cantrip.", + "The arm punches a creature within 5 feet of it, making an attack roll against it ({@hit +5} to hit) and dealing {@damage 1d6 + 3} bludgeoning damage on a hit.", + "The arm attempts to grab a creature within 5 feet of it, which must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the arm latches on to it, reducing its speed by 10 feet. A creature can use its action to make a {@dc 13} Strength check, pulling the arm off of it or a creature within its reach on a success. The arm can't perform other tasks while holding onto a creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Just a Flesh Wound", + "entries": [ + "If the arm is reduced to 0 hit points, it can't move or be commanded, but its remarkable resilience and regenerative abilities ensure that this doesn't last for long. The arm recovers all its hit points after {@dice 1d4} hours. A spellcaster can also use an action to touch the arm and spend a spell slot of any level to cause the arm to recover all of its hit points." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Arm of the Grey Knight (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: undead arm of the grey knight}", + "A shining beacon of tenacity and unwavering resolve, this amputated arm fights on with the strength of many men no matter how many times it's cut down or crushed into a pulp. Stubborn to a fault, it refuses to listen to anyone but the creature attuned to it, and occasionally makes rude gestures at passersby behind its owner's back, attempting to goad them into a fight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "The arm is an object with AC 14 and 20 hit points. If it's ever more than 30 feet away from you, it moves 20 feet towards you at the start of each of your turns by crawling along the ground, walls, and ceilings. As a bonus action, you can command it to move up to 20 feet and perform one of the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The arm manipulates an object in the same way as the {@spell mage hand} cantrip.", + "The arm punches a creature within 5 feet of it, making an attack roll against it ({@hit +7} to hit) and dealing {@damage 1d6 + 5} (or {@damage 1d8 + 5} if it's wielding a longsword) bludgeoning damage on a hit.", + "The arm attempts to grab a creature within 5 feet of it, which must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the arm latches on to it, reducing its speed by 20 feet. A creature can use its action to make a {@dc 15} Strength check, pulling the arm off of it or a creature within its reach on a success. The arm can't perform other tasks while holding onto a creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Just a Flesh Wound", + "entries": [ + "If the arm is reduced to 0 hit points, it can't move or be commanded, but its remarkable resilience and regenerative abilities ensure that this doesn't last for long. The arm recovers all its hit points after {@dice 1d4} hours. A spellcaster can also use an action to touch the arm and spend a spell slot of any level to cause the arm to recover all of its hit points." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Coconut of Alacrity", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "property": [ + "Socketing" + ], + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: beast (horse) bone}", + "The original concept for this bizarre item is said to come from a faraway land where horses are so rare that buying one is more expensive than producing low-end magical paraphernalia. When both halves of this coconut are clapped together, they produce the sound of a trotting mount and increase one's velocity to match that of an unladen swallow.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mighty Gallop", + "entries": [ + "This item can be socketed on mounts. When hung from a Small or larger creature that is serving as a mount, that creature can take the Dash action as a bonus action on its turn. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swallow's Velocity", + "entries": [ + "Using two hands, you can hold each coconut half and clap them together repeatedly to increase your travel pace over long distances. For as long as you continue to do this, you and up to 6 friendly creatures of your choice that can hear the clapping can travel 3 miles per hour at a slow pace (27 miles per day), 4 miles per hour at a normal pace (32 miles per day), or 6 miles per hour at a fast pace (45 miles per day). The sound of the clip-clopping coconuts can be heard up to 100 feet away; other creatures within this area that can hear are alerted to the sound and can't be surprised by creatures benefitting from this magic item while it is in use." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Osseous Spike (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "lance|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "R", + "S" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "P", + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d3}", + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral bone (unique - bonemonger)}", + "The essence of the malicious bonemonger always hungers for more victims, and this craving persists even after death. Those who hold this jagged lance can feel its insatiable desire to be bathed in blood, and see shadowy claws crawl across its surface when it has gone too long without...", + "This lance has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@dice 1d3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Syphoning Splinters", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack using this lance, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cause the tip of the lance to explode into sharp splinters; the creature must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 4d4} piercing damage and some of the splinters are embedded inside of it for {@b 1 minute}. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects. A creature with splinters inside of it takes {@damage 2d4} necrotic damage at the end of each of its turns, and you regain hit points equal to half the necrotic damage dealt this way as the splinters syphon the victim's vitality into you. A creature with splinters inside it or another creature within 5 feet of it can use an action to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom (Medicine) check, removing the splinters on a success." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Osseous Spike (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "lance|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "R", + "S" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "P", + "charges": 4, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral bone (unique - bonemonger)}", + "The essence of the malicious bonemonger always hungers for more victims, and this craving persists even after death. Those who hold this jagged lance can feel its insatiable desire to be bathed in blood, and see shadowy claws crawl across its surface when it has gone too long without...", + "This lance has {@b 4 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Syphoning Splinters", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack using this lance, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cause the tip of the lance to explode into sharp splinters; the creature must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 4d4} piercing damage and some of the splinters are embedded inside of it for {@b 1 minute}. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects. A creature with splinters inside of it takes {@damage 2d4} necrotic damage at the end of each of its turns, and you regain hit points equal to half the necrotic damage dealt this way as the splinters syphon the victim's vitality into you. A creature with splinters inside it or another creature within 5 feet of it can use an action to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom (Medicine) check, removing the splinters on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crippling Impalement", + "entries": [ + "As an action while holding this lance, you can cause its shadowy hands to extend and try to grab a creature that you can see within {@b 20 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is seized by the hands, pulled to within 5 feet of you, and has an arm or leg (your choice) skewered by the lance, taking {@damage 6d4} piercing damage. The shadowy hands then release the creature. Until the end of its next turn, the creature has disadvantage on attack rolls made with the use of its arms if you skewered its arm, or has its speed reduced to 0 feet if you skewered its leg. Once this property of the lance has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Robes of the Enchanter (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral heart (unique - bonemonger)}", + "Many scholars believe the name of this extravagant garment to be a grave misnomer, as it has no apparent relation whatsoever to enchantment magic. In truth, the robes are named after the man who devised and created the first set, a legendary sorcerer of tremendous power and curious explosive proclivities... as well as astonishing ignorance regarding the schools of magic.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spontaneous Detonation", + "entries": [ + "As an action while wearing these robes, you can wave your arms dramatically to create a small explosion at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each creature within 5 feet of the point must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} fire damage, get pushed back 10 feet, and be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Robes of the Enchanter (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral heart (unique - bonemonger)}", + "Many scholars believe the name of this extravagant garment to be a grave misnomer, as it has no apparent relation whatsoever to enchantment magic. In truth, the robes are named after the man who devised and created the first set, a legendary sorcerer of tremendous power and curious explosive proclivities... as well as astonishing ignorance regarding the schools of magic.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spontaneous Detonation", + "entries": [ + "As an action while wearing these robes, you can wave your arms dramatically to create a small explosion at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each creature within 5 feet of the point must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} fire damage, get pushed back 10 feet, and be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Explosive Step", + "entries": [ + "While wearing these robes, you can cast the {@spell misty step} spell. When you do, you can create an explosion as per the Spontaneous Detonation property, either in the space you leave or the space you arrive at. You automatically succeed on the saving throw against it. Once this property of the robes has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Somewhat Holy Hand Grenade", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: lucky astral paw (unique - bonemonger)}", + "The Book of Armaments, an ancient holy text, speaks of a blessed weapon capable of wreaking destruction upon the evils of the world, an object so powerful that all enemies of the heavens will be blown to tiny bits, in the gods' mercy. This attempt at recreating it has been corrupted by the malicious energy of the bonemonger... but perhaps that isn't a bad thing.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Duality of Man", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can take out the holy pin, count to three, no more, no less, and lob the grenade at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. When you do, choose one of the two options below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Rebuke", + "entries": [ + "The grenade explodes in a burst of searing light and each creature within {@b 20 feet} of it must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 6d8} radiant damage. If it has an evil alignment, it takes {@damage 8d8} radiant damage and is {@condition blinded} until the end of its next turn instead. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition blinded}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shadowy Embrace", + "entries": [ + "The grenade explodes in a mess of shadowy claws and each creature within {@b 20 feet} of it must make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 6d8} necrotic damage. If it has a non-evil alignment, it takes {@damage 8d8} necrotic damage and is {@condition restrained} by the claws until the end of its next turn instead. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition restrained}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The grenade is then destroyed." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + } + ], + "itemFluff": [ + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Broodmothers_Embrace_Legendary.webp" + }, + "title": "Broodmother's Embrace" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Broodmothers_Embrace_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Broodmother's Embrace" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace (very 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"type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Flooze_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Flooze" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Flooze (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Flooze_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Flooze" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Goo Luck Dice", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Goo_Luck_Dice.webp" + }, + "title": "Goo Luck Dice" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grill of Barbecuing", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + 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"images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemscale_Legendary.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemscale" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemscale_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemscale" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemscale_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemscale" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemstrike_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemstrike" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemstrike_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemstrike" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Haemstrike_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Haemstrike" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hammer Time (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Hammer_Time_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Hammer Time" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hammer Time (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Hammer_Time_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Hammer Time" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Headbanger Lute (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Headbanger_Lute_Uncommon.webp" 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"Jaw Breakers (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Jaw_Breakers_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Jaw Breakers" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jaw Breakers (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Jaw_Breakers_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Jaw Breakers" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kobbold Flaymefrower (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Kobbold_Flaymefrower_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Kobbold Flaymefrower" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kobbold Flaymefrower (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Kobbold_Flaymefrower_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Kobbold Flaymefrower" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kobold Wristbow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Items/Kobold_Wristbow.webp" + }, + "title": "Kobold Wristbow" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lady's Veil", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + 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This replica is just as good as the real thing... but its craftsman seems to have forgotten a tiny little detail.", + "This sword, which deals bludgeoning damage instead of piercing or slashing damage, deals an extra {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage to the first target it hits on each of your turns.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Moderate Executive Power", + "entries": [ + "As the owner of this mighty sword, you command respect and obedience... but the comically large boulder does detract from it a little. 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This replica is just as good as the real thing...", + "This sword deals an extra {@damage 1d6} radiant damage to each target it hits.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Supreme Executive Power", + "entries": [ + "As the owner of the mighty sword, you command respect and obedience beyond compare, and no authority is higher than yours. While carrying the sword, you have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks, Charisma saving throws, and saving throws made against spells of the Enchantment school of magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Conjure Watery Tart", + "entries": [ + "While holding this sword, you can cast the {@spell conjure elemental} spell (water elemental only). The elemental takes the shape of an elegant woman, and if your concentration on the spell is broken, it doesn't turn hostile toward you and your companions, but instead spends the remainder of the spell's duration following and berating you for perceived misuses of power. Once this property of the sword has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (rare)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "sword": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 447, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "entries": [ + "Hermits of the Springwood, the bonze have as much in common with a druid's love of nature as with the discipline and ritual of the monk. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue their training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of a sword's normal slashing or piercing damage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gale", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause a cube of air up to {@b 15 feet} on a side to blow with a strong wind until the end of your next turn, dispersing any gasses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wind Rip", + "entries": [ + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action while holding this blade, you can make ranged spell attacks known as 'wind rips' with the bokken. Wind rips have a range of {@b 30/60 ft.}, {@hit 7} to hit, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. On a critical hit, a creature is deafened until the end of its next turn. You can make as many wind rips as you have attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Liftoff", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge, causing a sustained gust to lift you. Until the end of your current turn, you gain a flying speed of {@b 40 feet}. If you are not in contact with the ground or otherwise held aloft at the end of your turn, you fall." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (uncommon)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "sword": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 447, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "entries": [ + "Hermits of the Springwood, the bonze have as much in common with a druid's love of nature as with the discipline and ritual of the monk. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue their training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of a sword's normal slashing or piercing damage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gale", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause a cube of air up to {@b 15 feet} on a side to blow with a strong wind until the end of your next turn, dispersing any gasses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wind Rip", + "entries": [ + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action while holding this blade, you can make ranged spell attacks known as 'wind rips' with the bokken. 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If you are not in contact with the ground or otherwise held aloft at the end of your turn, you fall." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (legendary)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "sword": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 447, + "rarity": "legendary", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Hermits of the Springwood, the bonze have as much in common with a druid's love of nature as with the discipline and ritual of the monk. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue their training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. 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It regains 1 expended charge for each hour it spends in direct sunlight and {@dice 1d6 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "When a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you takes radiant damage, you can use your reaction to expend 1 charge and absorb some of the energy. The damage the creature takes is reduced by {@dice 1d8} plus your spellcasting ability modifier (minimum reduction of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Deliverance", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with a spell attack while holding the suncatcher, you can spend up to 3 charges to imbue the attack with radiant energy. On a hit, the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage per charge expended." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dreamcatcher", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you are aware when a creature is using the {@spell dream} spell to contact you and can choose to end the spell early." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Suncatcher (rare)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "WD|DMG" + }, + { + "type": "RD|DMG" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Suncatcher", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 448, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 1}", + "charges": 7, + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "flare|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "light|PHB" + ], + "charges": { + "1": [ + "daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "From the beak of the suneater owlbear is extracted its ability to absorb and redirect sunlight. The suneater's bones imbue this item with the hard-headed arrogance unique to fey that prevents them from succumbing to others' charms.", + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to resist being charmed.", + "This weapon has {@b 7 charges}. It regains 1 expended charge for each hour it spends in direct sunlight and {@dice 1d6 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn.", + "You know the {@spell flare (a)} and {@spell light} cantrips.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "When a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you takes radiant damage, you can use your reaction to expend 1 charge and absorb some of the energy. The damage the creature takes is reduced by {@dice 2d8} plus your spellcasting ability modifier (minimum reduction of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Deliverance", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with a spell attack while holding the suncatcher, you can spend up to 3 charges to imbue the attack with radiant energy. On a hit, the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage per charge expended." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dreamcatcher", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you are aware when a creature is using the {@spell dream} spell to contact you and can choose to end the spell early." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "You can expend 1 charge to cast the {@spell daydream (a)} spell from the suncatcher." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Suncatcher (very rare)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "WD|DMG" + }, + { + "type": "RD|DMG" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Suncatcher", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 448, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 1}", + "charges": 7, + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "flare|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "light|PHB" + ], + "charges": { + "1": [ + "daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "4": [ + "bliding radiance|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "From the beak of the suneater owlbear is extracted its ability to absorb and redirect sunlight. The suneater's bones imbue this item with the hard-headed arrogance unique to fey that prevents them from succumbing to others' charms.", + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to resist being charmed.", + "This weapon has {@b 7 charges}. It regains 1 expended charge for each hour it spends in direct sunlight and {@dice 1d6 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn.", + "You know the {@spell flare} and {@spell light} cantrips. When you cast the {@spell flare} cantrip, you have a +2 bonus to your attack and damage rolls for the spell.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "When a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you takes radiant damage, you can use your reaction to expend 1 charge and absorb some of the energy. The damage the creature takes is reduced by {@dice 3d8} plus your spellcasting ability modifier (minimum reduction of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Deliverance", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with a spell attack while holding the suncatcher, you can spend up to 3 charges to imbue the attack with radiant energy. On a hit, the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage per charge expended." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dreamcatcher", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you are aware when a creature is using the {@spell dream} spell to contact you and can choose to end the spell early." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "You can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell or {@b 4 charges} to cast the {@spell blinding radiance|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell from the suncatcher." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunwing Bow (rare)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "bow": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Sunwing", + "nameSuffix": " (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 452, + "rarity": "rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "dmgType": "R", + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "Sinew harvested from a suneater owlbear's spine can imbue arrows with low-level radiation, which is passed onto a target when struck by the ammunition. The magic of suneater respiration lies in their photometabolism; they can convert sunlight into pure, concentrated radiant energy, unleashing unholy beams of destructive force.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunshot", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, this bow doesn't need ammunition. If you draw this weapon's bowstring without nocking an arrow, it produces its own ammunition, automatically creating a radiant arrow when you make a ranged attack with it. The attack deals radiant damage instead of the weapon's normal damage. The arrow created by this weapon vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Irradiation", + "entries": [ + "A creature that takes radiant damage from this bow becomes magically marked for {@b 1 hour}. During this time, it leaves an invisible trail that can be seen by creatures with truesight or creatures using the {@spell detect magic} spell. The trail fades after {@b 1 hour}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Solar Beam property and has {@b 3 charges}. The sunwing bow regains 1 expended charge daily at dawn. If it is exposed to dawn's light, it regains all expended charges instead.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Solar Beam", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to fire a beam of solar energy in a {@b 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line} originating from you. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d8} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunwing Bow (uncommon)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "bow": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Sunwing", + "nameSuffix": " (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 452, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "dmgType": "R", + "entries": [ + "Sinew harvested from a suneater owlbear's spine can imbue arrows with low-level radiation, which is passed onto a target when struck by the ammunition. The magic of suneater respiration lies in their photometabolism; they can convert sunlight into pure, concentrated radiant energy, unleashing unholy beams of destructive force.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunshot", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, this bow doesn't need ammunition. If you draw this weapon's bowstring without nocking an arrow, it produces its own ammunition, automatically creating a radiant arrow when you make a ranged attack with it. The attack deals radiant damage instead of the weapon's normal damage. The arrow created by this weapon vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Irradiation", + "entries": [ + "A creature that takes radiant damage from this bow becomes magically marked for {@b 1 hour}. During this time, it leaves an invisible trail that can be seen by creatures with truesight or creatures using the {@spell detect magic} spell. The trail fades after {@b 1 hour}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sunwing Bow (very rare)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "bow": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Sunwing", + "nameSuffix": " (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 452, + "rarity": "very rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+3", + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "dmgType": "R", + "entries": [ + "Sinew harvested from a suneater owlbear's spine can imbue arrows with low-level radiation, which is passed onto a target when struck by the ammunition. The magic of suneater respiration lies in their photometabolism; they can convert sunlight into pure, concentrated radiant energy, unleashing unholy beams of destructive force.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunshot", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, this bow doesn't need ammunition. If you draw this weapon's bowstring without nocking an arrow, it produces its own ammunition, automatically creating a radiant arrow when you make a ranged attack with it. The attack deals radiant damage instead of the weapon's normal damage. The arrow created by this weapon vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Irradiation", + "entries": [ + "A creature that takes radiant damage from this bow becomes magically marked for {@b 1 hour}. During this time, it leaves an invisible trail that can be seen by creatures with truesight or creatures using the {@spell detect magic} spell. The trail fades after {@b 1 hour}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Solar Beam and Daylight properties and has {@b 3 charges}. The sunwing bow regains 1 expended charge daily at dawn. If it is exposed to dawn's light, it regains all expended charges instead.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Solar Beam", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to fire a beam of solar energy in a {@b 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line} originating from you. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d8} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Daylight", + "entries": [ + "When you take the Attack action, you can use one attack to fire a radiant arrow from this bow at a surface within the bow's range and expend 1 charge. A magical effect identical to the {@spell daylight} spell manifests for 1 hour, centred wherever the arrow strikes the surface." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Breastplank (uncommon)", + "type": "MA", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Half Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Breastplate", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Breastplank (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 453, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The mundane appearance of this suit of armour belies the danger of its true nature. The wood feels soft and sticky to the touch, and eyes and teeth spontaneously form all over its surface as the mimic grows bolder... and hungrier.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sticky Situation", + "entries": [ + "While you're wearing this armour, creatures have disadvantage on ability checks made to avoid or escape being grappled by you. A creature grappled by you takes {@damage 1d10} acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Breastplank (rare)", + "type": "MA", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Half Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Breastplate", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Breastplank (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 453, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The mundane appearance of this suit of armour belies the danger of its true nature. The wood feels soft and sticky to the touch, and eyes and teeth spontaneously form all over its surface as the mimic grows bolder... and hungrier.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sticky Situation", + "entries": [ + "While you're wearing this armour, creatures have disadvantage on ability checks made to avoid or escape being grappled by you. A creature grappled by you takes {@damage 1d12} acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quick Grip", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this armour, you can attempt to grapple a creature as a bonus action." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Breastplank (very rare)", + "type": "MA", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Half Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Plate Armor", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Breastplate", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Breastplank (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 453, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The mundane appearance of this suit of armour belies the danger of its true nature. The wood feels soft and sticky to the touch, and eyes and teeth spontaneously form all over its surface as the mimic grows bolder... and hungrier.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sticky Situation", + "entries": [ + "While you're wearing this armour, creatures have disadvantage on ability checks made to avoid or escape being grappled by you. A creature grappled by you takes {@damage 1d12} acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quick Grip", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this armour, you can attempt to grapple a creature as a bonus action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tongue Lash", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this armour, you can use a bonus action to cause the mimic's tongue to elongate and attempt to pull a creature you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you. The target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage and be pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards you. A Huge or larger creature automatically succeeds on this saving throw. If this property pulls a creature to within {@b 5 feet} of you, you can immediately attempt to grapple it as part of the same bonus action." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Headbanger Lute (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Club", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Greatclub", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Headbanger Lute (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 454, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The shapechanging abilities of the mimic infuse this musical instrument, a lute, with the propensity to subtly alter its shape and produce excellent acoustics. It also exudes a corrosive acid that can be a useful addition when the musician's plan to charm a foe with a sweet serenade doesn't go to plan.", + "This magic weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} acid damage to the first target that it hits on a turn. If you have proficiency with lutes, you're considered proficient with this weapon as well.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ventriloquism", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the lute, you can command it to mimic simple sounds it has been exposed to, such as a person whispering, swords clashing, or simple melodies. You can choose for the sounds to originate from any point within {@b 30 feet} of you that you can see. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they're imitations with a successful {@dc 13} Intelligence (Investigation) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Headbanger Lute (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Club", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Greatclub", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Headbanger Lute (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 454, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The shapechanging abilities of the mimic infuse this musical instrument, a lute, with the propensity to subtly alter its shape and produce excellent acoustics. It also exudes a corrosive acid that can be a useful addition when the musician's plan to charm a foe with a sweet serenade doesn't go to plan.", + "This magic weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} acid damage to the first target that it hits on a turn. If you have proficiency with lutes, you're considered proficient with this weapon as well.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ventriloquism", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the lute, you can command it to mimic simple sounds it has been exposed to, such as a person whispering, swords clashing, or simple melodies. You can choose for the sounds to originate from any point within {@b 30 feet} of you that you can see. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they're imitations with a successful {@dc 16} Intelligence (Investigation) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Club Music", + "entries": [ + "As an action while holding the lute, you can play one of two brief but powerful songs. Once a song has been played, you can't play that song again until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Panic! at the Tavern", + "entries": [ + "You let loose a fast, chaotic melody that sows panic in the minds of your foes, forcing each creature of your choice within {@b 15 feet} of you that can hear you to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 6d6 psychic} damage and is frightened of you for {@b 1 minute}. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't frightened. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mithrallica", + "entries": [ + "You unleash an ear-shattering power chord that blows your foes away, forcing each creature in a {@b 25-foot cone} to make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes {@damage 6d6 thunder} damage and is pushed {@b 20 feet} away from you, knocked prone, and deafened for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and suffers no other effects. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the deafened condition on itself on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mawling Maul (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Mawling Maul (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 455, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "entries": [ + "Burning with ravenous hunger and unquenchable hanger, this mimic-infused weapon struggles relentlessly against the sturdy iron chains that bind it. Loosening the chains stimulates the weapon's digestive juices which, if not quenched, can have caustic consequences for its wielder.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mimic Unleashed", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the hammer, you can loosen the chains restraining the mimic, leaving it free to mercilessly maul your foes. While the chains are loose, the hammer bites targets that it hits, dealing an extra {@damage 1d4} piercing damage.", + "If you end your turn holding the hammer while the chains are loose, and you didn't hit a creature with an attack using the hammer that turn, the hammer's excess digestive juices pour down the handle and you take {@damage 1d4} acid damage. The chains tighten on their own if the hammer isn't held for {@b 1 minute} or if you use a bonus action to tighten the chains while holding the weapon." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mawling Maul (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Mawling Maul (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 455, + "rarity": "rare", + "entries": [ + "Burning with ravenous hunger and unquenchable hanger, this mimic-infused weapon struggles relentlessly against the sturdy iron chains that bind it. Loosening the chains stimulates the weapon's digestive juices which, if not quenched, can have caustic consequences for its wielder.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mimic Unleashed", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the hammer, you can loosen the chains restraining the mimic, leaving it free to mercilessly maul your foes. While the chains are loose, the hammer bites targets that it hits, dealing an extra {@damage 1d6} piercing damage.", + "If you end your turn holding the hammer while the chains are loose, and you didn't hit a creature with an attack using the hammer that turn, the hammer's excess digestive juices pour down the handle and you take {@damage 1d6} acid damage. The chains tighten on their own if the hammer isn't held for {@b 1 minute} or if you use a bonus action to tighten the chains while holding the weapon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bilious Blow", + "entries": [ + "When you roll a 20 on an attack roll made with this hammer, the mimic spews bile all over the target, covering it completely. A creature covered in bile takes {@damage 1d4} acid damage at the start of each of its turns until it or another creature uses its action to scrape or wash the bile off. Increase this acid damage to {@damage 2d4} if the chains were loose when the hammer hit." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale (uncommon)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "MA" + }, + { + "type": "HA" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemscale (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 457, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "Fashioned from the claws and shard-scales of a magnetite dragon, this protective armour can become temporarily weightless when exposed to extreme cold. The wearer of this armour can exert minor control over ferrous metals within a close proximity.", + "This armour has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "entries": [ + "You can expend 1 charge to create one of the following effects while you wear this armour.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repulse", + "entries": [ + "When you are targeted by a weapon attack using a ferrous weapon or ammunition, you can use your reaction to cause a pulse of arcanomagnetism to throw the weapon or ammunition off course, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aura", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can create an arcanomagnetic aura with a {@b 20-foot radius} centred on you that moves with you and that lasts until the start of your next turn. This area is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that are made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale (rare)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "MA" + }, + { + "type": "HA" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemscale (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 457, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "resist": [ + "cold" + ], + "entries": [ + "Fashioned from the claws and shard-scales of a magnetite dragon, this protective armour can become temporarily weightless when exposed to extreme cold. The wearer of this armour can exert minor control over ferrous metals within a close proximity.", + "While you wear this armour, you have resistance to cold damage.", + "This armour has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "entries": [ + "You can expend 1 charge to create one of the following effects while you wear this armour.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repulse", + "entries": [ + "When you are targeted by a weapon attack using a ferrous weapon or ammunition, you can use your reaction to cause a pulse of arcanomagnetism to throw the weapon or ammunition off course, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aura", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can create an arcanomagnetic aura with a {@b 30-foot radius} centred on you that moves with you and that lasts until the start of your next turn. This area is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that are made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Superconductor", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you take cold damage while you wear this armour, you gain a flying speed of {@b 30 feet} until the end of your next turn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale (legendary)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "MA" + }, + { + "type": "HA" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemscale (legendary)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 457, + "rarity": "legendary", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "resist": [ + "cold" + ], + "entries": [ + "Fashioned from the claws and shard-scales of a magnetite dragon, this protective armour can become temporarily weightless when exposed to extreme cold. The wearer of this armour can exert minor control over ferrous metals within a close proximity.", + "While you wear this armour, you have resistance to cold damage.", + "This armour has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "entries": [ + "You can expend 1 charge to create one of the following effects while you wear this armour.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repulse", + "entries": [ + "When you are targeted by a weapon attack using a ferrous weapon or ammunition, you can use your reaction to cause a pulse of arcanomagnetism to throw the weapon or ammunition off course, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aura", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can create an arcanomagnetic aura with a {@b 40-foot radius} centred on you that moves with you and that lasts until the start of your next turn. This area is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that are made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Superconductor", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you take cold damage while you wear this armour, you gain a flying speed of {@b 40 feet} until the end of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swordstorm", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cast the {@spell blade barrier} spell (save {@dc 17}), adding any ferrous objects in the vicinity to the barrier. At the GM's discretion, if there are many ferrous objects in the area, increase the barrier's damage by {@damage 2d10}. Once you activate this property, you can't do so again until the following dawn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemstrike (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 458, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "This weapon is naturally attracted to foes bearing ferrous metals, allowing it to strike them with more force. Those who align themselves more closely with the weapon are granted the ability to manipulate gravity, telekinetically pulling creatures and objects into range of its jagged-faced swings.", + "You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon against targets made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Attraction property. When you activate a property granted by this optional attunement, roll a d4. On a 1, haemstrike's optional attunement properties can't be activated until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attraction", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can point haemstrike at a target you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the target is an object that weighs less than {@b 300 pounds}, the object is pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards you. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 15 feet} straight towards you. If the creature is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, it has disadvantage on the saving throw. Large or larger creatures automatically succeed on this saving throw." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemstrike (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 458, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "This weapon is naturally attracted to foes bearing ferrous metals, allowing it to strike them with more force. Those who align themselves more closely with the weapon are granted the ability to manipulate gravity, telekinetically pulling creatures and objects into range of its jagged-faced swings.", + "The weapon has a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. If the target is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, increase the bonus to +3.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Attraction and Magnetic Shockwave properties. When you activate a property granted by this optional attunement, roll a d4. On a 1, haemstrike's optional attunement properties can't be activated until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attraction", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can point haemstrike at a target you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the target is an object that weighs less than {@b 600 pounds}, the object is pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards you. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 15 feet} straight towards you. If the creature is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, it has disadvantage on the saving throw. Huge or larger creatures automatically succeed on this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetic Shockwave", + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you hit a target with haemstrike, you can cause an eruption of supercooled magnetite shards. Each creature other than you within {@b 5 feet} of the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} cold damage and {@damage 1d6} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour have disadvantage on this saving throw." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Haemstrike (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 458, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "This weapon is naturally attracted to foes bearing ferrous metals, allowing it to strike them with more force. Those who align themselves more closely with the weapon are granted the ability to manipulate gravity, telekinetically pulling creatures and objects into range of its jagged-faced swings.", + "The weapon has a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. If the target is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, increase the bonus to +3.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Attraction, Magnetic Shockwave, and Dragon's Roar properties. When you activate a property granted by this optional attunement, roll a d4. On a 1, haemstrike's optional attunement properties can't be activated until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attraction", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can point haemstrike at a target you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the target is an object that weighs less than {@b 1000 pounds}, the object is pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards you. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 15 feet} straight towards you. If the creature is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, it has disadvantage on the saving throw. Gargantuan or larger creatures automatically succeed on this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetic Shockwave", + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you hit a target with haemstrike, you can cause an eruption of supercooled magnetite shards. Each creature other than you within {@b 5 feet} of the target must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} cold damage and {@damage 1d6} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour have disadvantage on this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon's Roar", + "entries": [ + "While holding haemstrike, you can use a bonus action to make it release an intimidating roar. Each creature other than you within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you until the end of your next turn." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Painblinder Mycaxe (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "axe": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Painblinder Myc", + "nameSuffix": " (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 467, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "entries": [ + "The wood and iron of this once-pristine axe have been utterly devoured and replaced by a variety of fruiting fungi. Gills funnel along the axe's blade, holding millions of spores in biomantic suspension, ready to unleash their pain-inhibiting effects when inhaled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Painblind Spores", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding this axe, you can inhale its spores, numbing your extremities and stimulating muscle recruitment. Until the start of your next turn, melee weapon attacks you make with this weapon have a {@damage +2} bonus to damage rolls and you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.", + "If you use your bonus action to inhale more spores at the beginning of your next turn, the effects continue without interruption. You can prolong the effects in this manner for up to {@b 1 minute}, after which the effects end. When the effects end, you become {@condition poisoned} for a number of minutes equal to ten times the number of rounds you were under the influence of the spores. Once you have benefitted from the Painblind Spores, you can't benefit from them again until after you finish a long rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Painblinder Mycaxe (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "axe": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Painblinder Myc", + "nameSuffix": " (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 467, + "rarity": "rare", + "entries": [ + "The wood and iron of this once-pristine axe have been utterly devoured and replaced by a variety of fruiting fungi. Gills funnel along the axe's blade, holding millions of spores in biomantic suspension, ready to unleash their pain-inhibiting effects when inhaled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Painblind Spores", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding this axe, you can inhale its spores, numbing your extremities and stimulating muscle recruitment. Until the start of your next turn, melee weapon attacks you make with this weapon have a {@damage +3} bonus to damage rolls and you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. While under the influence of Painblind Spores, you have advantage on Strength and Constitution checks as well as Strength and Constitution saving throws.", + "If you use your bonus action to inhale more spores at the beginning of your next turn, the effects continue without interruption. You can prolong the effects in this manner for up to {@b 1 minute}, after which the effects end. When the effects end, you become {@condition poisoned} for a number of minutes equal to ten times the number of rounds you were under the influence of the spores. Once you have benefitted from the Painblind Spores, you can't benefit from them again until after you finish a short or long rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sporespreader (uncommon)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "WD|DMG" + }, + { + "type": "RD|DMG" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Sporespreader (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 469, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "spore cloud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "smokescreen|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "charges": { + "1": [ + "charm person" + ], + "2": [ + "calm emotions" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Used as a magical focus of the more humanoid-esque, 'customer-facing' hyphan colonists, sporespreaders are enchanted to facilitate the calming and assimilation of would-be interlopers. The magic in these foci can poison foes with infectious spores or generate obscuring thick black clouds to allow their wielders to flee dangerous situations.", + "This focus has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the sporespreader, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability: {@spell calm emotions} (2 charges) and {@spell charm person} (1 charge).", + "You can also cast the {@spell spore cloud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@spell smokescreen|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrips from the focus without using any charges." + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sporespreader (rare)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "WD|DMG" + }, + { + "type": "RD|DMG" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Sporespreader (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 469, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 4}", + "charges": 10, + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "spore cloud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "smokescreen|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "charges": { + "1": [ + "charm person" + ], + "2": [ + "calm emotions", + "mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "3": [ + "enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "Used as a magical focus of the more humanoid-esque, 'customer-facing' hyphan colonists, sporespreaders are enchanted to facilitate the calming and assimilation of would-be interlopers. The magic in these foci can poison foes with infectious spores or generate obscuring thick black clouds to allow their wielders to flee dangerous situations.", + "This focus has {@b 10 charges} and regains {@dice 1d6 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the sporespreader, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability: {@spell calm emotions} (2 charges), {@spell charm person} (1 charge), {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (2 charges), and {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (3 charges).", + "You can also cast the {@spell spore cloud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@spell smokescreen|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrips from the focus without using any charges." + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Hammer Time (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Time (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 477, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "charges": 3, + "entries": [ + "Never has the saying \"smash something into next week\" been so apt. With an hourglass filled with brilliant platinum sand, this magical impact weapon utilises the dreamholder's command over time dilation to throw its victims forward in time.", + "This weapon has {@b 3 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chronal Blink", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can twist the weapon's pommel, expending 1 charge and causing the sand to begin churning in defiance of gravity. The next creature you hit with an attack using this weapon within the next minute must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the target disappears as it gets shunted forwards in time, reappearing in the space from which it disappeared, or the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied, at the end of your next turn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Hammer Time (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "hammer": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Time (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 477, + "rarity": "very rare", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 7, + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "Never has the saying \"smash something into next week\" been so apt. With an hourglass filled with brilliant platinum sand, this magical impact weapon utilises the dreamholder's command over time dilation to throw its victims forward in time.", + "This weapon has {@b 7 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chronal Blink", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can twist the weapon's pommel, expending 1 charge and causing the sand to begin churning in defiance of gravity. The next creature you hit with an attack using this weapon within the next minute must make a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the target disappears as it gets shunted forwards in time, reappearing in the space from which it disappeared, or the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied, at the end of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detachable Eye", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can detach the eye from the centre of the weapon's shaft, placing it on a surface to which it adheres for the next hour. The eye relays a constant stream of visual information to the larger eye on the weapon, which transforms to become a screen through which you can view what the smaller eye can see. At the end of the hour, the smaller eye teleports back to the weapon. Once you use this property, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Time Splitter (uncommon)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "axe": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Time Splitter (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 479, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "charges": 4, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "haste" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The time splitter is just the tool for an almighty adventurer who's always a little too slow to get where they need to be exactly in the nick of time. Harnessing the time dilative power of the dreamholder, this magic weapon lets its wielder swing back in time, or speed the flow of time for itself, allowing it to act more quickly.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 4 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pause", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can flip the axe around anti-clockwise in your hands, expending 1 charge. Until the end of your next turn, any creature or object that moves leaves a ghostly image of itself at the moment you activated this property. You can target this ghostly image with attacks, spells, and effects as if the creature were still in that space, though the effects appear on the target wherever it is now." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Dilation", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can tap into this weapon's chronomantic magic, casting the {@spell haste} spell on yourself (no concentration required). When you do so, the GM rolls {@dice 1d3}; the result (which the GM keeps secret) is how many rounds the spell lasts (ending at the end of your turn). After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Time Splitter (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "axe": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Time Splitter (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 479, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 3}", + "charges": 9, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "haste" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The time splitter is just the tool for an almighty adventurer who's always a little too slow to get where they need to be exactly in the nick of time. Harnessing the time dilative power of the dreamholder, this magic weapon lets its wielder swing back in time, or speed the flow of time for itself, allowing it to act more quickly.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 9 charges} and regains {@dice 1d6 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pause", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can flip the axe around anti-clockwise in your hands, expending 1 charge. Until the end of your next turn, any creature or object that moves leaves a ghostly image of itself at the moment you activated this property. You can target this ghostly image with attacks, spells, and effects as if the creature were still in that space, though the effects appear on the target wherever it is now." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Dilation", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can tap into this weapon's chronomantic magic, casting the {@spell haste} spell on yourself (no concentration required). When you do so, the GM rolls {@dice 1d4 + 1}; the result (which the GM keeps secret) is how many rounds the spell lasts (ending at the end of your turn). After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Feline's Fury", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "customProperties": { + "tommybow": true + } + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Feline's Fury", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 482, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "An ostentatiously ornate tommybow, the goldleaf bows are decorated with an array of bedazzling jewels. Rubies and sapphires sparkle with the fire and ice of the Hells, emeralds carry a vitriolic venom, and the diamonds glow with warm, bright sunlight, a delight peculiar to the pygmy rakshasa.", + "This tommybow consists of five vertically stacked bows, each of which sports a pair of matched, randomly determined gemstones. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine each bow's gemstone pairs: 1, diamonds; 2, emeralds; 3, rubies; 4, sapphires.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rakshasa's Revenge", + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to imbue a piece of ammunition with one of the following spells (save {@dc 15}) and fire the ammunition at a point or target within range: {@spell daylight} (diamond), {@spell fireball} (ruby), {@spell sleet storm} (sapphire), or {@spell stench|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (emerald; see page 515).", + "When the ammunition hits a target or surface, it unleashes the imbued spell centred on that point. These spells do not require concentration. You can choose to fire at a point on a surface or at a target; if you miss the target, the effect is centred on whichever surface the ammunition hits (GM's discretion). The gems are destroyed when the spell is cast and their pieces fall to the ground." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Recharge", + "entries": [ + "You can spend 1 minute replacing a pair of gemstones with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, or sapphires worth at least 100 gp each. So long as the gemstones are matching, then, at the next dawn, they sparkle with arcane power and can be used to imbue the bolts with the associated spells." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Splinterspray Tommybow (uncommon)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "customProperties": { + "tommybow": true + } + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Splinterspray ", + "nameSuffix": " (uncommon)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 483, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 6, + "charges": 6, + "entries": [ + "Originally fashioned for low-accuracy ride-by assassinations in urban settings, this magical tommybow retains its predecessors' ability to self-load bolts from an attached magazine, while magically enhancing the attacks to spray splinters of wood and metal towards a target.", + "This magical tommybow has {@b 6 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splinterspray", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can pull the trigger extra hard, expending 1 charge, and causing the ammunition to splinter into thousands of woodand-metal shards. Instead of the normal attack against a single target, make separate attack rolls against two creatures within {@b 5 feet} of each other. On a hit, a creature takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d4} (plus any modifiers normally added)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload (3)", + "entries": [ + "After you make three attacks with this weapon, you must reload it using an action." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Splinterspray Tommybow (rare)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "customProperties": { + "tommybow": true + } + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Splinterspray ", + "nameSuffix": " (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 483, + "rarity": "rare", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 9, + "charges": 9, + "entries": [ + "Originally fashioned for low-accuracy ride-by assassinations in urban settings, this magical tommybow retains its predecessors' ability to self-load bolts from an attached magazine, while magically enhancing the attacks to spray splinters of wood and metal towards a target.", + "This magical tommybow has {@b 9 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splinterspray", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can pull the trigger extra hard, expending 1 charge, and causing the ammunition to splinter into thousands of woodand-metal shards. Instead of the normal attack against a single target, make separate attack rolls against two creatures within {@b 5 feet} of each other. On a hit, a creature takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 3d4} (plus any modifiers normally added)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload (3)", + "entries": [ + "After you make three attacks with this weapon, you must reload it using an action." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Splinterspray Tommybow (very rare)", + "type": "R", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "customProperties": { + "tommybow": true + } + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Splinterspray ", + "nameSuffix": " (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 483, + "rarity": "very rare", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 12, + "charges": 12, + "entries": [ + "Originally fashioned for low-accuracy ride-by assassinations in urban settings, this magical tommybow retains its predecessors' ability to self-load bolts from an attached magazine, while magically enhancing the attacks to spray splinters of wood and metal towards a target.", + "This magical tommybow has {@b 12 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splinterspray", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can pull the trigger extra hard, expending 1 charge, and causing the ammunition to splinter into thousands of woodand-metal shards. Instead of the normal attack against a single target, make separate attack rolls against two creatures within {@b 5 feet} of each other. On a hit, a creature takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 4d4} (plus any modifiers normally added)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload (3)", + "entries": [ + "After you make three attacks with this weapon, you must reload it using an action." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tail's End (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "sword": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Tail's End (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 484, + "rarity": "rare", + "entries": [ + "The blade of this wicked khopesh is composed of several individual sections linked by a sturdy chain running through the weapon's length. Always dry to the touch, this magical blade appears to continuously absorb any water with which it comes into contact.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Split at the Seams", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can press a button hidden on the weapon's hilt to cause the sections comprising the blade to magically detach from one another, remaining connected by the chain. Until reformed as a sword as a bonus action, this weapon loses its former sword properties and gains those of a whip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unquenchable Thirst", + "entries": [ + "When you roll a 20 on an attack roll made with this weapon, it releases a deadly burst of desiccating, negative energy that drains moisture from a target, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes {@damage 6d6} necrotic damage and is desiccated for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't desiccated. A desiccated creature's skin turns dry and brittle, rupturing with ease, and causing the creature to take an additional {@damage 1d4} slashing damage whenever it takes bludgeoning, force, piercing, slashing, or thunder damage. A desiccated creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. This property has no effect on creatures without skin or on those immune to necrotic damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Tail's End (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "sword": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Tail's End (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 484, + "rarity": "very rare", + "entries": [ + "The blade of this wicked khopesh is composed of several individual sections linked by a sturdy chain running through the weapon's length. Always dry to the touch, this magical blade appears to continuously absorb any water with which it comes into contact.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Split at the Seams", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can press a button hidden on the weapon's hilt to cause the sections comprising the blade to magically detach from one another, remaining connected by the chain. Until reformed as a sword as a bonus action, this weapon loses its former sword properties and gains those of a whip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unquenchable Thirst", + "entries": [ + "When you roll a 20 on an attack roll made with this weapon, it releases a deadly burst of desiccating, negative energy that drains moisture from a target, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes {@damage 10d6} necrotic damage and is desiccated for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't desiccated. A desiccated creature's skin turns dry and brittle, rupturing with ease, and causing the creature to take an additional {@damage 1d8} slashing damage whenever it takes bludgeoning, force, piercing, slashing, or thunder damage. A desiccated creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. This property has no effect on creatures without skin or on those immune to necrotic damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gunnspier (rare)", + "type": "P", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "polearm": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 488, + "rarity": "rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "\"Stab, bang, hope.\" If consulted, these are the instructions any kobold will give on using a gunnspier. With a lengthy reload time and complete lack of accuracy, this matchlock-augmented polearm is usable at only one range: point blank. It also comes with a lovely ribbon and a neat basket to hold all your spare shot. Cute.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Point Blank Shot", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with an attack using a loaded gunnspier, you can use a bonus action to pull the trigger, firing a plum-sized leaden ball at the target. The attack deals an additional {@damage 2d8} bludgeoning damage. As an action, you can reload the gunnspier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you use Point Blank Shot and roll an 8 on both of the additional bludgeoning damage dice, the gunnspier backfires. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} piercing damage as shrapnel erupts from the weapon." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gunnspier (very rare)", + "type": "P", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "polearm": true + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 488, + "rarity": "very rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "\"Stab, bang, hope.\" If consulted, these are the instructions any kobold will give on using a gunnspier. With a lengthy reload time and complete lack of accuracy, this matchlock-augmented polearm is usable at only one range: point blank. It also comes with a lovely ribbon and a neat basket to hold all your spare shot. Cute.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Point Blank Shot", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with an attack using a loaded gunnspier, you can use a bonus action to pull the trigger, firing a plum-sized leaden ball at the target. The attack deals an additional {@damage 3d8} bludgeoning damage. As an action, you can reload the gunnspier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chomp", + "entries": [ + "The pneumatic-powered dragon's maw can run along the length of the gun's barrel before biting into a target skewered by its point. When you hit a target with an attack using the gunnspier, you can use a bonus action to deal an additional {@damage 1d10} piercing damage to it as part of the attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Pneuma Blade (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Longsword", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Greatsword", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Pneuma Blade (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 491, + "rarity": "rare", + "entries": [ + "This blade shouldn't work; the pneumatic seals are made of earwax and leather, the sprockets' teeth are all different sizes, and the structure itself is held together by an adhesive tape decorated with small ducks. The only explanation is that the sheer force of the kobold mechamagicians' belief is encapsulated within this magic sword, allowing it to chomp at its enemies.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pneumatic Strike", + "entries": [ + "After you make an attack roll with this weapon, but before the result of the attack is determined, you can use a bonus action to pull the blade's trigger. With a pneumatic thrust, the top of the weapon arcs forward and you gain a {@atk +4} bonus to the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tetanus Blade", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack that uses Pneumatic Strike, the pathogens that live within the rusty blade are reinvigorated by its magic, and the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d8} poison damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you roll an 8 on Tetanus Blade's poison damage, dormant pathogens within surrounding creatures become reinvigorated. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} poison damage and become {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Pneuma Blade (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Longsword", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Greatsword", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Pneuma Blade (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 491, + "rarity": "very rare", + "entries": [ + "With a refined pneumatic mechanism, this upgraded version of the pneuma blade is totally, indisputably, and inarguably, 98.4385% guaranteed not to backfire. The new-fangled heating element is also almost absolutely perfect.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pneumatic Strike", + "entries": [ + "After you make an attack roll with this weapon, but before the result of the attack is determined, you can use a bonus action to pull the blade's trigger. With a pneumatic thrust, the top of the weapon arcs forward and you gain a {@atk +5} bonus to the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heated Weapon", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack that uses Pneumatic Strike, the attack deals an additional {@damage 2d8} fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Burnout", + "entries": [ + "When you use the Heated Weapon property of this weapon and roll an 8 on both of the additional fire damage dice, the heating mechanism backfires. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} fire damage as scalding pneumatic fluid bursts out." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Jaw Breakers (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "M" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Jaw Breakers (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 492, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "Forged as a pair, these magic weapons are crafted from the matching upper and lower jaw bones of a tarrasque. Their innate magic\u2014and one of the reasons the tar-rasque's bite is so powerful\u2014creates an arcanomagnetic pull between the two jawbones, dealing devastating damage to whatever lies between them.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with each of these magic weapons. These weapons deal piercing damage instead of their usual damage type.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chomp", + "entries": [ + "When you engage in two-weapon fighting using these two weapons and hit the same target with both weapons, the attack you make with your second weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to a pair of jaw breakers. They count as a single magic item with regard to the number of magic items you can attune to. When you do so, the weapons gain the Swirling Dervish property while you are attuned to them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swirling Dervish", + "entries": [ + "Harnessing the power of the blades, you leap over a target, becoming a tornado of lacerating blades. As an action while you wield both jaw breakers, you can perform a magically-enhanced jump, attacking creatures you pass over. This jump has a maximum distance of {@b 20 feet}, is a straight line, must end in an unoccupied space, does not provoke opportunity attacks, and each foot you clear on the jump costs one foot of movement. You can make one attack against a creature under you in each 5-foot space over which you jump. These attacks always alternate main-hand, then off-hand.", + "For example, if you jumped over one Huge creature, you could make three attacks against it (the second one dealing Chomp's extra damage on a hit). If you jumped over three Medium creatures, you could make one attack against each (with no extra damage from Chomp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Jaw Breakers (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "M" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Jaw Breakers (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 492, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Forged as a pair, these magic weapons are crafted from the matching upper and lower jaw bones of a tarrasque. Their innate magic\u2014and one of the reasons the tar-rasque's bite is so powerful\u2014creates an arcanomagnetic pull between the two jawbones, dealing devastating damage to whatever lies between them.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with each of these magic weapons. These weapons deal piercing damage instead of their usual damage type.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chomp", + "entries": [ + "When you engage in two-weapon fighting using these two weapons and hit the same target with both weapons, the attack you make with your second weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to a pair of jaw breakers. They count as a single magic item with regard to the number of magic items you can attune to. When you do so, the weapons gain the Swirling Dervish property while you are attuned to them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swirling Dervish", + "entries": [ + "Harnessing the power of the blades, you leap over a target, becoming a tornado of lacerating blades. As an action while you wield both jaw breakers, you can perform a magically-enhanced jump, attacking creatures you pass over. This jump has a maximum distance of {@b 25 feet}, is a straight line, must end in an unoccupied space, does not provoke opportunity attacks, and each foot you clear on the jump costs one foot of movement. You can make one attack against a creature under you in each 5-foot space over which you jump. These attacks always alternate main-hand, then off-hand.", + "For example, if you jumped over one Huge creature, you could make three attacks against it (the second one dealing Chomp's extra damage on a hit). If you jumped over three Medium creatures, you could make one attack against each (with no extra damage from Chomp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Terrorasque (rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "property": "2H", + "type": "M" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Terrorasque (rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "entries": [ + "From the fossilised teeth of a tar-rasque is extracted the magic of rage and ferocity. Upon attuning to this weapon, you gain the ability to unleash terrifyingly monstrous roars and swing the enormous, bone-handled blade with astounding aggression.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ferocious Blow", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to call upon the spirit of the tar-rasque and make a mighty swing with this weapon. If the attack hits, roll four times as many damage dice for the weapon as normal for this attack. This dice multiplication does not affect additional damage from abilities such as smite or sneak attack, and is unaffected by critical hits. If the attack misses, you fall {@condition prone} and your speed is reduced to 0 feet until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Terrorise", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, or as part of the bonus action you use to activate the Rage class feature, you can brandish the terrorasque, amplifying your yell with that of a tar-rasque's. Each hostile creature within {@b 60 feet} of you that can hear you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect for itself on a success. After you use this property, you can't do so again for 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Terrorasque (very rare)", + "type": "M", + "edition": "classic", + "requires": [ + { + "property": "2H", + "type": "M" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "nameSuffix": " Terrorasque (very rare)", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 1}", + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "From the fossilised teeth of a tar-rasque is extracted the magic of rage and ferocity. Upon attuning to this weapon, you gain the ability to unleash terrifyingly monstrous roars and swing the enormous, bone-handled blade with astounding aggression.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. This weapon has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d6 + 1} charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ferocious Blow", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to call upon the spirit of the tar-rasque and make a mighty swing with this weapon. If the attack hits, roll five times as many damage dice for the weapon as normal for this attack. This dice multiplication does not affect additional damage from abilities such as smite or sneak attack, and is unaffected by critical hits. If the attack misses, you fall {@condition prone} and your speed is reduced to 0 feet until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Terrorise", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, or as part of the bonus action you use to activate the Rage class feature, you can brandish the terrorasque, amplifying your yell with that of a tar-rasque's. Each hostile creature within {@b 60 feet} of you that can hear you must succeed on a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect for itself on a success. After you use this property, you can't do so again for 1 hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar Strike", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can mentally command this weapon to ooze tar, expending 1 charge as you make one attack against a creature with it. On a hit, the target suffers the weapon attack's normal effects and is {@condition restrained} for {@b 1 minute}. The creature can use its action to make a {@dc 16} Strength check, ending the restrained condition on a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + } + ], + "itemGroup": [ + { + "name": "Bomboozler", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 441, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within this sturdy, corrosion-resistant polyhedron is a {@i phial of ooze acid}; a caustic substance with remarkable powers of biological alteration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Caustic Calamity", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can press a button on the polyhedron, crushing the phial, and then toss the device up to {@b 60 feet} away. The resulting chemical reaction produces an explosion of acid in a {@b 20-foot} radius. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. In addition, the reaction produces unpredictable biomantic effects on a failed saving throw. Roll a d10 and consult the table below to determine the effect. If a creature comes under an effect lasting 1 minute, it can make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d10", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The acid stops regeneration and healing. The creature can't regain hit points for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "2", + "The acid coats creatures, dissolving them. The creature takes {@damage 2d6} acid damage at the start of each of its turns for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "3", + "Parts of creatures' bodies meld together. The creature has disadvantage on attack rolls for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "4", + "The acid fuses feet and footwear to the ground. The creature is {@condition restrained} until the end of your next turn." + ], + [ + "5", + "The acid fuses the eyelids shut. The creature is {@condition blinded} until the end of your next turn." + ], + [ + "6", + "The acid causes creatures' skin to become phosphorescent. The creature is under the effect of the {@spell faerie fire} spell for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "7", + "The acid causes growths to appear and disappear on creatures' bodies, hindering their actions. The creature is under the effect of the {@spell bane} spell for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "8", + "The acid causes creatures to shrink. The creature is under the reduce effect of the {@spell enlarge/reduce} spell for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "9", + "The acid fuses mouths shut. The creature is under the effect of the {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "10", + "Roll twice on the table, rerolling any further 10s and duplicate results." + ] + ] + }, + "Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn and a new {@i phial of ooze acid} has been installed in the device." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Bomboozler (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Bomboozler (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Flooze", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 443, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "flail|PHB", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "B", + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "entries": [ + "The versatility of the magically-enhanced ooze used to craft this flail can't be overstated. Its high tensile strength allows its 'chain' to stretch in response to its wearer's thoughts, while the flail's head boasts a hardness and density comparable to steel.", + "This magic flail deals an extra {@damage 1d6} acid damage to the first target it hits on each of your turns. The flail has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reachier", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flail, you can expend up to 4 charges (no action required) to increase your reach with this weapon by 5 feet for each charge expended until the end of your turn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Flooze (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Flooze (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunfeather Shroud", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 450, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The feathers of a suneater owlbear possess a brilliant dichromatic effect causing it to sparkle in the sunlight, conferring the ability to dance between patches of sunlight. Particularly well-crafted specimens can augment the magic of the featherfronds, allowing them to generate blinding flashes of light.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunstep", + "entries": [ + "When you are in bright light, you can use a bonus action to teleport up to {@b 60 feet} to an unoccupied space you can see that is also in bright light. When you do so, roll a d6. On a 1, you can't use the Sunstep property again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Sunfeather Shroud (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sunfeather Shroud (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sunfeather Shroud (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 447, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "entries": [ + "Hermits of the Springwood, the bonze have as much in common with a druid's love of nature as with the discipline and ritual of the monk. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue their training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of a sword's normal slashing or piercing damage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gale", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause a cube of air up to {@b 15 feet} on a side to blow with a strong wind until the end of your next turn, dispersing any gasses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wind Rip", + "entries": [ + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action while holding this blade, you can make ranged spell attacks known as 'wind rips' with the bokken. Wind rips have a range of {@b 30/60 ft.}, {@hit 7} to hit, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. On a critical hit, a creature is deafened until the end of its next turn. You can make as many wind rips as you have attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Liftoff", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge, causing a sustained gust to lift you. Until the end of your current turn, you gain a flying speed of {@b 40 feet}. If you are not in contact with the ground or otherwise held aloft at the end of your turn, you fall." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Suncatcher", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 448, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d6 + 1}", + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "From the beak of the suneater owlbear is extracted its ability to absorb and redirect sunlight. The suneater's bones imbue this item with the hard-headed arrogance unique to fey that prevents them from succumbing to others' charms.", + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to resist being charmed.", + "This weapon has {@b 7 charges}. It regains 1 expended charge for each hour it spends in direct sunlight and {@dice 1d6 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Absorption", + "entries": [ + "When a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you takes radiant damage, you can use your reaction to expend 1 charge and absorb some of the energy. The damage the creature takes is reduced by {@dice 1d8} plus your spellcasting ability modifier (minimum reduction of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant Deliverance", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with a spell attack while holding the suncatcher, you can spend up to 3 charges to imbue the attack with radiant energy. On a hit, the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage per charge expended." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dreamcatcher", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to the suncatcher, you are aware when a creature is using the {@spell dream} spell to contact you and can choose to end the spell early." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Suncatcher (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Suncatcher (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Suncatcher (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunwing Bow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 452, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "R", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "dmgType": "R", + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "Sinew harvested from a suneater owlbear's spine can imbue arrows with low-level radiation, which is passed onto a target when struck by the ammunition. The magic of suneater respiration lies in their photometabolism; they can convert sunlight into pure, concentrated radiant energy, unleashing unholy beams of destructive force.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunshot", + "entries": [ + "While in sunlight, this bow doesn't need ammunition. If you draw this weapon's bowstring without nocking an arrow, it produces its own ammunition, automatically creating a radiant arrow when you make a ranged attack with it. The attack deals radiant damage instead of the weapon's normal damage. The arrow created by this weapon vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Irradiation", + "entries": [ + "A creature that takes radiant damage from this bow becomes magically marked for {@b 1 hour}. During this time, it leaves an invisible trail that can be seen by creatures with truesight or creatures using the {@spell detect magic} spell. The trail fades after {@b 1 hour}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Solar Beam property and has {@b 3 charges}. The sunwing bow regains 1 expended charge daily at dawn. If it is exposed to dawn's light, it regains all expended charges instead.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Solar Beam", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to fire a beam of solar energy in a {@b 5-foot-wide, 60-foot-long line} originating from you. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d8} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Sunwing Bow (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sunwing Bow (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sunwing Bow (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Breastplank", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 453, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "MA", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The mundane appearance of this suit of armour belies the danger of its true nature. The wood feels soft and sticky to the touch, and eyes and teeth spontaneously form all over its surface as the mimic grows bolder... and hungrier.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sticky Situation", + "entries": [ + "While you're wearing this armour, creatures have disadvantage on ability checks made to avoid or escape being grappled by you. A creature grappled by you takes {@damage 1d10} acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Breastplank (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Breastplank (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Breastplank (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Headbanger Lute", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 454, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "The shapechanging abilities of the mimic infuse this musical instrument, a lute, with the propensity to subtly alter its shape and produce excellent acoustics. It also exudes a corrosive acid that can be a useful addition when the musician's plan to charm a foe with a sweet serenade doesn't go to plan.", + "This magic weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} acid damage to the first target that it hits on a turn. If you have proficiency with lutes, you're considered proficient with this weapon as well.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ventriloquism", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the lute, you can command it to mimic simple sounds it has been exposed to, such as a person whispering, swords clashing, or simple melodies. You can choose for the sounds to originate from any point within {@b 30 feet} of you that you can see. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they're imitations with a successful {@dc 13} Intelligence (Investigation) check." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Headbanger Lute (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Headbanger Lute (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mawling Maul", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 455, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "entries": [ + "Burning with ravenous hunger and unquenchable hanger, this mimic-infused weapon struggles relentlessly against the sturdy iron chains that bind it. Loosening the chains stimulates the weapon's digestive juices which, if not quenched, can have caustic consequences for its wielder.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mimic Unleashed", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the hammer, you can loosen the chains restraining the mimic, leaving it free to mercilessly maul your foes. While the chains are loose, the hammer bites targets that it hits, dealing an extra {@damage 1d4} piercing damage.", + "If you end your turn holding the hammer while the chains are loose, and you didn't hit a creature with an attack using the hammer that turn, the hammer's excess digestive juices pour down the handle and you take {@damage 1d4} acid damage. The chains tighten on their own if the hammer isn't held for {@b 1 minute} or if you use a bonus action to tighten the chains while holding the weapon." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Mawling Maul (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Mawling Maul (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spelleater Tome", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "SCF", + "page": 456, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 8, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "entries": [ + "Learning and developing new spells can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Luckily, the spelleater tome is a shortcut to becoming a spell-slinging savant. Originally a creation of Jonjo Starr, the tome has become a favourite among lazy wizarding apprentices the world over.", + "This book has {@b 8 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 4} expended charges daily at dawn. It can be used as a spellbook and as a spellcasting focus by wizards.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Library", + "entries": [ + "This tome is capable of copying and storing magical information. As an action, you can give it a spell scroll of {@i 2nd level or lower}, which it devours, destroying the scroll and adding the spell to its pages. While holding the book, you can cast one of the spells stored within it by expending a number of charges equal to the spell's level (save {@dc 13}, {@hit +5} to hit; 1 charge for cantrips). The tome can store up to five spells in this way. If storing a new spell would take it above this maximum, you can choose one of its current spells to be replaced. When found, the book already contains one 1st-level spell and one 2nd-level spell, randomly determined." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Spelleater Tome (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Spelleater Tome (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemscale", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 457, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "Fashioned from the claws and shard-scales of a magnetite dragon, this protective armour can become temporarily weightless when exposed to extreme cold. The wearer of this armour can exert minor control over ferrous metals within a close proximity.", + "This armour has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "entries": [ + "You can expend 1 charge to create one of the following effects while you wear this armour.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repulse", + "entries": [ + "When you are targeted by a weapon attack using a ferrous weapon or ammunition, you can use your reaction to cause a pulse of arcanomagnetism to throw the weapon or ammunition off course, imposing disadvantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aura", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can create an arcanomagnetic aura with a {@b 20-foot radius} centred on you that moves with you and that lasts until the start of your next turn. This area is difficult terrain for creatures of your choice that are made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Haemscale (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Haemscale (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Haemscale (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Haemstrike", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 458, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "This weapon is naturally attracted to foes bearing ferrous metals, allowing it to strike them with more force. Those who align themselves more closely with the weapon are granted the ability to manipulate gravity, telekinetically pulling creatures and objects into range of its jagged-faced swings.", + "You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon against targets made of ferrous metal or wearing ferrous armour.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to attune to this weapon, it gains the Attraction property. When you activate a property granted by this optional attunement, roll a {@dice d4}. On a 1, haemstrike's optional attunement properties can't be activated until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attraction", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can point haemstrike at a target you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the target is an object that weighs less than {@b 300 pounds}, the object is pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards you. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 15 feet} straight towards you. If the creature is made of ferrous metal or is wearing ferrous armour, it has disadvantage on the saving throw. Large or larger creatures automatically succeed on this saving throw." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Haemstrike (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Haemstrike (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Haemstrike (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shard Crown", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 460, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "From the horn and eyes of a magnetite dragon is crafted this crown of magnetite. The creature's commanding presence and power over the blood of others allow the wearer of this object to bend its foes to its will.", + "Critical hits against you made with ferrous weapons or ammunition become normal hits while you wear this crown. In addition, while wearing this crown, you know the {@spell magnetobolt|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrip ({@hit +7} to hit or your spellcasting attack modifier, whichever is higher) and, in extreme cold, you can cast the {@spell levitate} spell on yourself at will.", + "The crown has 5 charges and regains 1d4 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloodbend", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge as you gesture to a creature you can see within 30 feet of you and speak a one-word command. If the target has blood, it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or instantly use its reaction to follow the command (GM's discretion). If the creature has no reaction remaining, it must use its reaction to follow the command the next time it regains it. The property has no effect on a target that doesn't have blood. Commands include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throw", + "entries": [ + "The creature throws an object it is holding in a direction you choose with all its might." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sit", + "entries": [ + "The creature sits, falling prone and not moving until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "The creature makes one weapon attack against a creature of your choice within its reach/range." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Shard Crown (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Shard Crown (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Shard Crown (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Snow Wolf Cowl", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 461, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Few warriors can claim to have single-handedly bested a full-grown snow wolf. Those that do can have the head of such a monster enchanted by a clan shaman, granting them the power to transform into the beast. Such cowls are prized trophies amongst the frozen Norse clans, symbols of might and status.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wolf Form", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cast the {@spell polymorph} spell on yourself. When cast in this manner, the spell doesn't require concentration, and you can only transform into a {@creature winter wolf}, ignoring the spell's normal restrictions on CR and creature type, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak Common, Giant, and Winter Wolf in your wolf form.", + "The attack modifier for your attacks in wolf form is +7, and the save DC for your Cold Breath and Bite actions is 15." + ] + }, + "You can end this spell early as a bonus action. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Snow Wolf Cowl (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Snow Wolf Cowl (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Snow Wolf Cowl (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 462, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "Within the beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal of this grenade-like contraption matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within 60 feet. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, 15-foot-radius sphere, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for 1 minute or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the following dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust." + ], + "items": [ + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infested Cultist's Skull", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 463, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 7, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "curse": true, + "entries": [ + "This humanoid skull is infested by a parasitic purple plant from an unknown plane. The longer you stare, the more you could swear that the petals sway in response to an unseen wind.", + "The skull contains 7 petals. While holding it, you can use an action to pluck a petal to cast the {@spell guiding bolt} spell ({@hit +5} to hit), dealing necrotic damage instead of radiant. The skull regrows {@dice 1d4} plucked petals daily at dawn. If you pluck the last petal, the skull crumbles to dust and is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curse", + "entries": [ + "This skull is cursed, and plucking 3 or more petals in a day extends this curse to you. Until the curse is broken with {@spell remove curse} or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the skull, keeping it within reach at all times.", + "While cursed, whenever you finish a long rest, a black petal grows on your head. These black petals cannot be removed physically, and any attempt to do so causes you to take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. If you travel to a different plane while cursed, you grow a further {@dice 1d4} black petals.", + "When the seventh petal has grown on your skull, you die and your body turns to dust, except for your skull, which becomes a new infested cultist's skull. If the curse is removed, the petals on your head and the infested cultist's skull are destroyed and crumble to dust." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Infested Cultist's Skull (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Infested Cultist's Skull (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Longspike", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 464, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "varies", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "baseItem": "rapier|PHB", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "F" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "The longspike grants its user the ability to strike from afar, without resorting to the use of unwieldy polearms. When grasped with force, the long, narrow blade extends, increasing the reach of its wielder's thrust, and can implant a rapidly-growing net of hyphal tethers that can bind and constrict a foe.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hyphal Stretch", + "entries": [ + "On your turn, you can squeeze the longspike (no action required), causing it to lengthen and increasing the reach of melee attacks you make with it by 5 feet until the end of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this weapon, causing it to gain the Hyphal Grasp property while you remain attuned to it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Hyphal Grasp", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding the rapier, you can speak its command word to cause writhing hyphal filaments to grow from it. The next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack using longspike within the next minute, the target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or be restrained by the magical hyphae for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can use an action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. After you activate this property, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1-2, you can't activate this property again until the following dawn." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Longspike (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Longspike (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Overgrown Barkshield", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 466, + "type": "S", + "rarity": "varies", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "shield|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "ac": 2, + "entries": [ + "This crude shield made of bark and wood teems with life as if it were still part of a tree. The smell of sap and various fragrant flowers perfumes the air around you.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bark Armour", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place the shield on your torso and speak the command word, causing the wood and vines to wrap around your figure. For one hour, or until you end this effect as an action, you are unable to hold a shield and you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You gain {@dice 1d8} temporary hit points.", + "You gain the benefits of the {@spell barkskin|source|optional text} spell (no concentration required).", + "You have advantage on saving throws made to resist being {@condition poisoned|source|optional text}." + ] + }, + "When this effect ends, the barkshield falls from its place on your torso, fading to a lifeless shade of grey. This property can't be used again until you finish a long rest when the shield blooms with life once more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Vines and Thorns", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this shield, you can use an action to animate one of the shield's thorny vines and make a melee weapon attack (+5 to hit) against one target within 30 feet of you. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 piercing damage, and, if the target is a Large or smaller creature, or an object that weighs less than 500 pounds, you pull it up to 10 feet closer to you." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Overgrown Barkshield (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Overgrown Barkshield (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Overgrown Barkshield (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Painblinder Mycaxe", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 467, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "entries": [ + "The wood and iron of this once-pristine axe have been utterly devoured and replaced by a variety of fruiting fungi. Gills funnel along the axe's blade, holding millions of spores in biomantic suspension, ready to unleash their pain-inhibiting effects when inhaled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Painblind Spores", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action while holding this axe, you can inhale its spores, numbing your extremities and stimulating muscle recruitment. Until the start of your next turn, melee weapon attacks you make with this weapon have a {@damage +2} bonus to damage rolls and you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.", + "If you use your bonus action to inhale more spores at the beginning of your next turn, the effects continue without interruption. You can prolong the effects in this manner for up to {@b 1 minute}, after which the effects end. When the effects end, you become {@condition poisoned} for a number of minutes equal to ten times the number of rounds you were under the influence of the spores. Once you have benefitted from the Painblind Spores, you can't benefit from them again until after you finish a long rest." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Painblinder Mycaxe (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Painblinder Mycaxe (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sporespreader", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 469, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "reqAttune": "by a spellcaster", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 3}", + "charges": 7, + "entries": [ + "Used as a magical focus of the more humanoid-esque, 'customer-facing' hyphan colonists, sporespreaders are enchanted to facilitate the calming and assimilation of would-be interlopers. The magic in these foci can poison foes with infectious spores or generate obscuring thick black clouds to allow their wielders to flee dangerous situations.", + "This focus has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the sporespreader, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability: {@spell calm emotions} (2 charges) and {@spell charm person} (1 charge).", + "You can also cast the {@spell spore cloud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@spell smokescreen|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} cantrips from the focus without using any charges." + ], + "items": [ + "Sporespreader (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Sporespreader (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Fungal Symbiosis", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 468, + "type": "RG|DMG", + "rarity": "varies", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "Parasite or symbiote, the exact classification of this loop of living fungus is up for debate. When worn for an extended period, the ring co-opts its host, producing an assortment of fruiting fungal bodies each day. Whether those are of benefit or not is entirely up to how they're used.", + "Whenever you finish a long rest during which you wear this ring, you find a selection of toadstools has grown on the limb that sports this ring. Roll a d4 twice and consult the list below to determine which two mushrooms have grown.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1-Boomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this volatile mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of flames. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2-Bloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom, regaining {@dice 2d4 + 2} hit points and gaining advantage on all Constitution saving throws for {@b 1 minute}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3-Doomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can throw this dusky mushroom at a point it can see within {@b 60 feet} of it, where it explodes in a {@b 10-foot-radius} sphere of purple spores. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or become afflicted by the {@spell bane} spell for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "4-Gloomshroom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, a creature can eat this mushroom. For the next hour, it gains darkvision out to a range of {@b 60 feet}. If it already has darkvision, the range of this vision is increased by {@b 30 feet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The mushrooms last on your arm until you finish a long rest, but lose all magical effects 10 minutes after they are plucked. You can pluck a mushroom as part of the action to use it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to this item. While attuned, you can roll the d4 to determine which mushrooms grew four times instead of twice." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Ring of Fungal Symbiosis (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Ring of Fungal Symbiosis (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Broodmother's Embrace", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 470, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "modifySpeed": { + "static": { + "swim": 40 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This thick, rubbery overcoat sports several writhing tentacles that can biomantically fuse with their wearer, acting as gills, propulsion, and a formidable, concealed weapon. When in danger, the coat can encapsulate you in a protective chrysalis, nourishing you with stored regenerative mucous.", + "While wearing the coat underwater, tentacles wrap around your throat, fusing with your vascular system and allowing you to breathe underwater. The tentacles also propel you, giving you a swimming speed of {@b 40 feet}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tentacle Lash", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can make a melee spell attack ({@hit +7} to hit) against a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} bludgeoning damage, and, if it is Medium or smaller, must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chrysalis", + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to cause the coat to expand and harden, encasing you in a regenerative, chitinous casing which grants you {@h 20} temporary hit points. While encased, your speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}, you can't take actions or reactions (except the action to emerge from the chrysalis), and you regain {@dice 2d6} hit points at the start of each of your turns. You can regain no more than 30 hit points in this way while encased. These effects end when the temporary hit points are lost, after {@b 1 minute}, or when you decide to emerge from the chrysalis as an action, whichever comes first. After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Broodmother's Embrace (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Broodmother's Embrace (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Broodmother's Embrace (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Broodslinger", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 472, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 10, + "recharge": "restShort", + "entries": [ + "Known fondly by L'Arsène as Ling's Bane, this forearm-mounted symbiote represents the conquering of the incredibly infectious broodmother strain of aboleths. This blind broodling has been altered to feed off of its host's nutrients, generating powerfully acidic mucous. A small note attached to one tentacle reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Upin Enterprises accepts no responsibility for enslavement caused by accidental generation of new aboleths caused by this item." + ] + }, + "This magic item can hold a maximum of 10 charges. Whenever you finish a short or long rest, you can expend any number of Hit Dice to charge the broodslinger. For each Hit Die spent in this way, roll each die and add your Constitution modifier. The broodslinger regains a number of charges equal to the total.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spikes", + "entries": [ + "Your unarmed strikes deal 1 additional piercing damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mucous Spit", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can cause the broodslinger to spit a globule of acidic mucous at a target within 60 feet of you. Make a ranged spell attack (+5 to hit). On a hit, the target takes 2d6 acid damage. You can expend charges immediately before making the attack roll to enhance the mucous in the following way (no action required):", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splashing Mucous (1 Charge)", + "entries": [ + "Hit or miss, acid splashes onto adjacent creatures. The target, and each creature within 5 feet of the target, must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d4 acid damage." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Broodslinger (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Broodslinger (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Broodslinger (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tome of Living Memories", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 474, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional by a wizard", + "reqAttuneTags": [ + { + "class": "wizard" + } + ], + "type": "SCF", + "focus": [ + "Wizard" + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "ritual": [ + "Identify", + "Augury", + "Clairvoyance" + ], + "other": [ + "comprehend languages", + "detect thoughts" + ] + }, + "entries": [ + "The pages of this book are littered with the shifting memories of all the aboleth broodmother's eyes have seen. This deluge of information includes historical occurrences, the gods, and all things arcane, in addition to several spells. Unfortunately, the script is a shifting mire of letters that only the most astute can decipher.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge from Beyond", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of a minute, you can attempt to discern information from the broodmother's memories. Make a {@dc 10} Intelligence check. On a success, you gain proficiency in {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Nature}, and {@skill Religion} for the next 10 minutes. On a failure, you take psychic damage equal to your level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shrouded Spells", + "entries": [ + "In a similar manner, you can spend 10 minutes attempting to cast one of the following spells, requiring no material components and without expending a spell slot. At the end of the 10 minutes, make an Intelligence check. The DC equals 10 plus the spell's level. On a success, you cast the spell. On a failure, you don't cast the spell and you take psychic damage equal to twice the spell's level.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Identify} (1st level)", + "{@spell Augury} (2nd level)", + "{@spell Clairvoyance} (3rd level)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "A wizard can attune to this item, which becomes augmented with the Knowing Tome property for the duration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "OA: Knowing Tome", + "entries": [ + "You can use this tome as a spellbook and an arcane focus. While you use it as your spellbook, you may cast the following spells as if you had them prepared: {@spell comprehend languages} and {@spell detect thoughts}." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Tome of Living Memories (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Tome of Living Memories (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Tome of Living Memories (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Astral Luggage", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 476, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": "optional", + "entries": [ + "This luggage contains a filtered portal to the edges of the Astral Plane, specifically the areas where beings from The Anomalies slink from their far-away plane to the timeless astral expanse. As such, you don't use the astral luggage as actual luggage, not unless you want to lose it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Portal", + "entries": [ + "The astral luggage can be opened to a two-foot-by-one-foot opening. This opening repels creatures, prohibiting their entry, but any object you place inside the luggage floats off into the Astral Plane." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Attuning to this item enhances some of the Special Fastenings properties." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Fastenings", + "entries": [ + "On the luggage are several special buckles, zips, or clips, which you can unfasten to cause magical effects. Once you unfasten a fastening, it can't be unfastened again until the next dawn, at which point it reseals itself. If a save DC is required, use {@dc 13}. You gain the following action options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ebony Clasp", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can unfasten the clasp and throw the luggage at a point you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it instantly opens, spewing squirming ebony tentacles in a {@b 20-foot} square. This area becomes affected by the {@spell black tentacles} spell for {@b 1 minute} (no concentration required). If you are attuned to the luggage, you are immune to this spell's effects. When the spell ends, the tentacles disappear and the luggage closes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Astral Luggage (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Astral Luggage (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hammer Time", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 477, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "charges": 3, + "entries": [ + "Never has the saying \"smash something into next week\" been so apt. With an hourglass filled with brilliant platinum sand, this magical impact weapon utilises the dreamholder's command over time dilation to throw its victims forward in time.", + "This weapon has {@b 3 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chronal Blink", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can twist the weapon's pommel, expending 1 charge and causing the sand to begin churning in defiance of gravity. The next creature you hit with an attack using this weapon within the next minute must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the target disappears as it gets shunted forwards in time, reappearing in the space from which it disappeared, or the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied, at the end of your next turn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Hammer Time (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Hammer Time (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Time Splitter", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 479, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", + "charges": 4, + "entries": [ + "The time splitter is just the tool for an almighty adventurer who's always a little too slow to get where they need to be exactly in the nick of time. Harnessing the time dilative power of the dreamholder, this magic weapon lets its wielder swing back in time, or speed the flow of time for itself, allowing it to act more quickly.", + "This magic weapon has {@b 4 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pause", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can flip the axe around anti-clockwise in your hands, expending 1 charge. Until the end of your next turn, any creature or object that moves leaves a ghostly image of itself at the moment you activated this property. You can target this ghostly image with attacks, spells, and effects as if the creature were still in that space, though the effects appear on the target wherever it is now." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Dilation", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can tap into this weapon's chronomantic magic, casting the {@spell haste} spell on yourself (no concentration required). When you do so, the GM rolls {@dice 1d3}; the result (which the GM keeps secret) is how many rounds the spell lasts (ending at the end of your turn). After you activate this property, you can't do so again until the next dawn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Time Splitter (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Time Splitter (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hand Tommybow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 123, + "type": "R", + "rarity": "none", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "A", + "L", + "Reload|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "range": "30/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "Tommybows are repeating crossbows that mirror the three types of normal crossbows: hand, heavy, and light. They are composed of vertically-stacked bows upon a crossbow's chassis, an unwieldy arrangement that reduces their effective range in comparison to their crossbow counterparts." + ], + "ammoType": "crossbow bolt|phb", + "items": [ + "Hand Tommybow (2)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Hand Tommybow (3)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Hand Tommybow (4)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Hand Tommybow (5)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Hand Tommybow (6)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Light Tommybow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 123, + "type": "R", + "rarity": "none", + "weight": 5, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "A", + "L", + "Reload|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "range": "80/162", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "Tommybows are repeating crossbows that mirror the three types of normal crossbows: hand, heavy, and light. They are composed of vertically-stacked bows upon a crossbow's chassis, an unwieldy arrangement that reduces their effective range in comparison to their crossbow counterparts." + ], + "ammoType": "crossbow bolt|phb", + "items": [ + "Light Tommybow (2)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Light Tommybow (3)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Light Tommybow (4)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Light Tommybow (5)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Light Tommybow (6)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heavy Tommybow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 123, + "type": "R", + "rarity": "none", + "weight": 18, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "A", + "L", + "Reload|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ], + "range": "100/200", + "dmg1": "1d10", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "Tommybows are repeating crossbows that mirror the three types of normal crossbows: hand, heavy, and light. They are composed of vertically-stacked bows upon a crossbow's chassis, an unwieldy arrangement that reduces their effective range in comparison to their crossbow counterparts." + ], + "ammoType": "crossbow bolt|phb", + "items": [ + "Heavy Tommybow (2)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Heavy Tommybow (3)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Heavy Tommybow (4)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Heavy Tommybow (5)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Heavy Tommybow (6)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Robes of Beaureve", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 478, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "Made from the stuff of dreams, the cuffs and hem of this ethereal robe fade into translucent purple smoke, and the robes' lining is sewn from the fabric of the night sky. A creature wearing these robes can become temporarily incorporeal, slipping through locked doors, blood-thirsty demons, or out of uncomfortable conversations. Owners of such a garment also find themselves incredibly productive, with dishes cleaned and chainmail oiled each morning...", + "Also, it has pockets.", + "This robe has 3 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Incorporeality", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge to become incorporeal until the start of your next turn. While incorporeal, you gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks, and can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. If you end your turn inside a creature or object, you are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, taking 1d10 force damage for every 5 feet you are shunted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "You can spend charges to cast the following spells (save DC 15). You must spend a number of charges equal to the level at which you cast the spell.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell Sleep}", + "{@spell Dreamwalk|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sleepwalker", + "entries": [ + "You can't be put to sleep against your will. When you fall into a nonmagical sleep while wearing these robes, you can specify one intention, such as 'organising my collection of buttons' or 'oiling my chainmail'. While you sleep, you can perform light activities that fulfil this intention while still meeting the requirements of a long rest." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Robes of Beaureve (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Robes of Beaureve (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claws of Corruption", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 480, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "varies", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "Claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "weight": 2, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "ATT|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "L" + ], + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "charges": 4, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 4, + "modifySpeed": { + "equal": { + "climb": "walk" + } + }, + "entries": [ + "These rough, menacing gauntlets, constructed from the razor-sharp claws of the pygmy rakshasa, thrum with the power of its hellish essence. The pointed tips of the claws easily dig into rock and metal alike, letting their wearer climb the roughest surfaces with feline agility.", + "The claws have 4 charges and regain all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rakshasa's Corruption", + "entries": [ + "Blows from this weapon can cause a target's magical energy to turn foul and consume it from within. When you hit a creature with an attack using one of these claws, you can expend 1 charge to attempt to curse it (no action required). The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed for 1 minute. When a cursed creature starts its turn while under the effect of a spell or while concentrating on a spell, it takes 1d6 necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Catclimb", + "entries": [ + "While wearing a pair of these claws, you gain a climbing speed equal to your walking speed." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Claws of Corruption (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Claws of Corruption (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eye of the Tiger", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 481, + "type": "RG", + "rarity": "varies", + "entries": [ + "The tiger's eye gemstone at the centre of this ring gleams with the devious malice peculiar to the fiendish pygmy rakshasa. Spinning slowly in its socket, it studies its wearer and surroundings, almost as if waiting for a time to pounce.", + "The ring has 5 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcane Interference", + "entries": [ + "While wearing the ring, whenever you are the target of a spell or make a saving throw against a spell's area of effect, you can use your reaction to tug at the Weave, consuming 1 charge and attempting to unravel the spell's magic. If the spell is of 2nd level or lower, roll a d4 and consult the table below to determine the effect, which occurs immediately before the spell's effect. If the spell is 3rd level or higher, this property has no effect.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d4", + "Effects" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The caster of the spell must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw, taking force damage equal to 1d6 plus an additional 1d6 for each level of the spell on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ], + [ + "2", + "The spell's potency is diminished. If the spell requires an attack roll, the roll is made with disadvantage. If it requires you to make a saving throw, you have advantage on it." + ], + [ + "3", + "You absorb a portion of the spell's energy, gaining temporary hit points equal to 1d6 plus an additional 1d6 for each level of the spell. These temporary hit points last for 1 minute." + ], + [ + "4", + "You are unaffected by the spell." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Eye of the Tiger (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Eye of the Tiger (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Felinobelix", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 482, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 3, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This foot-high, black, stone cat statue has 3 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. Whenever you roll a die, you can expend 1 charge to roll another die of the same size (no action required). You can then choose which of the die rolls to use. You can choose to spend the charge after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined.", + "If the result of the re-rolled die is a 1, a devil is summoned. Consult the chart below to determine which devil.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Attuner's Level", + "Devil (CR)" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6 text-center", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-4", + "{@creature Imp} (1)" + ], + [ + "5-8", + "{@creature Barbed devil} (5)" + ], + [ + "9-12", + "{@creature Bone devil} (9)" + ], + [ + "13-16", + "{@creature Ice devil} (14)" + ], + [ + "17-20", + "{@creature Pit fiend} (20)" + ] + ] + }, + "The devil is always the same individual, who has progressed further in the infernal hierarchy with each visitation. It is hostile towards all creatures, but is especially hateful towards you, as it believes you are stealing its luck." + ], + "items": [ + "Felinobelix (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Felinobelix (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crawly & Rolly Turrit", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 485, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 1, + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Weighing approximately 10 pounds, this 1-foot-cubed turret is bristling with armaments. From its crudely chiselled 'bitey-bit', to the side-mounted 'kannon-boom', and the fore-mounted 'spikeys', this magically-automated turret has but one key flaw: stairs.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Deploy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can deploy the rolly turrit, which magically animates for the next 10 minutes. During this time, it is under your mental control while within 100 feet of you. In combat, the turret shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take another action. That action can be one in its stat block or some other action. If you are incapacitated, the turret can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge.", + "Once the turret has been activated, it can't be activated again until the following dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Death & Healing", + "entries": [ + "While the turret has at least 1 hit point, it regains 2d6 hit points if the mending spell is cast on it. If the turret is reduced to 0 hit points, it shatters and can't be activated again until a creature with proficiency in smith's tools or tinker's tools spends 1 hour to make a DC 15 Dexterity (smith's or tinker's tools) check. On a success, the turret regains 1 hit point and can be activated as normal." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Rolly Turrit)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Crawly Turrit)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kobbold Flaymefrower", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 489, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 12, + "recharge": "special", + "entries": [ + "What could possibly go wrong carrying a portable furnace on your back? Great for keeping weeds in check, the flaymefrower can be dynamically adjusted to spray in a wide cone or a focused line. Just keep an eye on the pressure, as it looks like the rats have been chewing at the intestine hose again.", + "Worn like a backpack or satchel, this patchwork vessel of scrap metal can hold a maximum of 12 charges. Over the course of an hour, you can feed one of the following fuel options into the backpack, causing it to regain expended charges depending on the fuel's quality:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 sp of seasoned wood: 1d4 charges.", + "5 gp of high-quality coal or oil: 1d4 + 3 charges.", + "Core of fire, or breath sac of a red, gold, or brass dragon: all expended charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon's Breath", + "entries": [ + "While holding the flaymefrower's maw, you can use an action to speak one of the flaymefrower's two command words, expending 1 charge and causing it to spout a gout of flame in a 10-foot cone or a 5-foot-wide, 20-foot-long line (your choice). As part of the same action, you can squeeze the maw, injecting more fuel and expending up to 3 additional charges. The size of the cone increases by 5 feet or the length of the line increases by 20 feet, for each additional charge expended.", + "Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you use Dragon's Breath and roll a total of 19 or higher on the fire damage dice, the flaymefrower backfires. Each creature within 10 feet of you (including you) must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d6 fire damage as gouts of flame burst from the make-shift hose." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Kobbold Flaymefrower (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Kobbold Flaymefrower (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Splinterspray Tommybow", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 483, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "R", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 6, + "charges": 6, + "entries": [ + "Originally fashioned for low-accuracy ride-by assassinations in urban settings, this magical tommybow retains its predecessors' ability to self-load bolts from an attached magazine, while magically enhancing the attacks to spray splinters of wood and metal towards a target.", + "This magical tommybow has {@b 6 charges} and regains all expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Splinterspray", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can pull the trigger extra hard, expending 1 charge, and causing the ammunition to splinter into thousands of woodand-metal shards. Instead of the normal attack against a single target, make separate attack rolls against two creatures within {@b 5 feet} of each other. On a hit, a creature takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d4} (plus any modifiers normally added)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload (3)", + "entries": [ + "After you make three attacks with this weapon, you must reload it using an action." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Splinterspray Tommybow (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Splinterspray Tommybow (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Splinterspray Tommybow (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tail's End", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 484, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "entries": [ + "The blade of this wicked khopesh is composed of several individual sections linked by a sturdy chain running through the weapon's length. Always dry to the touch, this magical blade appears to continuously absorb any water with which it comes into contact.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Split at the Seams", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can press a button hidden on the weapon's hilt to cause the sections comprising the blade to magically detach from one another, remaining connected by the chain. Until reformed as a sword as a bonus action, this weapon loses its former sword properties and gains those of a whip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unquenchable Thirst", + "entries": [ + "When you roll a 20 on an attack roll made with this weapon, it releases a deadly burst of desiccating, negative energy that drains moisture from a target, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes {@damage 6d6} necrotic damage and is desiccated for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't desiccated. A desiccated creature's skin turns dry and brittle, rupturing with ease, and causing the creature to take an additional {@damage 1d4} slashing damage whenever it takes bludgeoning, force, piercing, slashing, or thunder damage. A desiccated creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. This property has no effect on creatures without skin or on those immune to necrotic damage." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Tail's End (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Tail's End (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gunnspier", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 488, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "P", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "\"Stab, bang, hope.\" If consulted, these are the instructions any kobold will give on using a gunnspier. With a lengthy reload time and complete lack of accuracy, this matchlock-augmented polearm is usable at only one range: point blank. It also comes with a lovely ribbon and a neat basket to hold all your spare shot. Cute.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Point Blank Shot", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a target with an attack using a loaded gunnspier, you can use a bonus action to pull the trigger, firing a plum-sized leaden ball at the target. The attack deals an additional {@damage 2d8} bludgeoning damage. As an action, you can reload the gunnspier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you use Point Blank Shot and roll an 8 on both of the additional bludgeoning damage dice, the gunnspier backfires. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} piercing damage as shrapnel erupts from the weapon." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Gunnspier (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Gunnspier (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tarrobe", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "Fossilised bones and oilcloth, a lipid-rich mesh of viscous crude oil and lipophilic fibres, forms the basis of this magical robe. In the same way the oil refracts light in rainbow hues, the cloth has a natural resistance to magic, occasionally sending spells ricocheting back at the caster.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Oily Barrage", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, you can cast a variety of oil-based spells. This robe has 7 charges and regains 1d6 + 1 charges daily at dawn. You can expend charges to cast the following spells (save DC 15, +7 to hit). Some spells are changed to be oil-based.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@spell Grease} (1 charge)", + "Create or destroy oil (2 charges; as {@spell create or destroy water}, but oil instead of water)", + "{@spell Mireball|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (3 charges; instead of mud, thick, rancid fat and oil are conjured)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spell Reflection", + "entries": [ + "While you wear this robe, any time you are targeted by a {@spell magic missile} spell, a line spell, or a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d8. On a 1-7, you are affected as normal. On an 8, you are unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from you, turning the caster into the target." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Tarrobe (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Tarrobe (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Viscous Symbiote", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 495, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "While unworn, this item appears as a puddle of viscous tar and bone shards. When you attune to this amorphous ooze, it slides up your arms, enhancing them with an extra-cutaneous layer of malleable, oily muscle.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Armhancements", + "entries": [ + "While attuned to this item, whenever you make an ability check that uses Strength, you can treat a d20 roll of 7 or lower as an 8." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Skin", + "entries": [ + "When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Viscous Symbiote (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Viscous Symbiote (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Viscous Symbiote (legendary)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 497, + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "B", + "entries": [ + "Full of useful knowledge and heavy enough to crush a skull, Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting is nothing if not handy. The personalised quotes from Heliana, Peeper's deft proofing and editing, and the numerous ink stains and spilled watercolours give this hefty tome a homemade feel.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fantastic Phalanges and Where to Find Them", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can open this book and stare intently at its pages, which turn of their own accord to settle on an anatomical diagram of the corpse nearest to the book. You immediately learn all the harvestable parts of the corpse, as well as their Component DCs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can place an object that belonged to a creature\u2014such as its scat, scales, or clothing\u2014 between the pages of this book. One minute later, the book tells you one piece of information about the creature. At the GM's discretion, this may be: its saving throw proficiencies, damage resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities; condition immunities; creature's type; one of its traits; or one of the clues acquired during a hunt. Placing more objects that belonged to that creature (or a creature with the same statblock) yields no further results." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of the Learned", + "entries": [ + "This book can be used as a simple melee weapon that deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you are proficient in Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion, you are proficient with this weapon." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pneuma Blade", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 491, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "entries": [ + "This blade shouldn't work; the pneumatic seals are made of earwax and leather, the sprockets' teeth are all different sizes, and the structure itself is held together by an adhesive tape decorated with small ducks. The only explanation is that the sheer force of the kobold mechamagicians' belief is encapsulated within this magic sword, allowing it to chomp at its enemies.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pneumatic Strike", + "entries": [ + "After you make an attack roll with this weapon, but before the result of the attack is determined, you can use a bonus action to pull the blade's trigger. With a pneumatic thrust, the top of the weapon arcs forward and you gain a {@atk +4} bonus to the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tetanus Blade", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack that uses Pneumatic Strike, the pathogens that live within the rusty blade are reinvigorated by its magic, and the attack deals an additional {@damage 1d8} poison damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Backfire", + "entries": [ + "When you roll an 8 on Tetanus Blade's poison damage, dormant pathogens within surrounding creatures become reinvigorated. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you (including you) must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 4d6} poison damage and become {@condition poisoned} until the end of its next turn." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Pneuma Blade (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Pneuma Blade (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jaw Breakers", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 492, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": "optional", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "Forged as a pair, these magic weapons are crafted from the matching upper and lower jaw bones of a tarrasque. Their innate magic\u2014and one of the reasons the tar-rasque's bite is so powerful\u2014creates an arcanomagnetic pull between the two jawbones, dealing devastating damage to whatever lies between them.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with each of these magic weapons. These weapons deal piercing damage instead of their usual damage type.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chomp", + "entries": [ + "When you engage in two-weapon fighting using these two weapons and hit the same target with both weapons, the attack you make with your second weapon deals an additional {@damage 1d8} damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to attune to a pair of jaw breakers. They count as a single magic item with regard to the number of magic items you can attune to. When you do so, the weapons gain the Swirling Dervish property while you are attuned to them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swirling Dervish", + "entries": [ + "Harnessing the power of the blades, you leap over a target, becoming a tornado of lacerating blades. As an action while you wield both jaw breakers, you can perform a magically-enhanced jump, attacking creatures you pass over. This jump has a maximum distance of {@b 20 feet}, is a straight line, must end in an unoccupied space, does not provoke opportunity attacks, and each foot you clear on the jump costs one foot of movement. You can make one attack against a creature under you in each 5-foot space over which you jump. These attacks always alternate main-hand, then off-hand.", + "For example, if you jumped over one Huge creature, you could make three attacks against it (the second one dealing Chomp's extra damage on a hit). If you jumped over three Medium creatures, you could make one attack against each (with no extra damage from Chomp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Jaw Breakers (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Jaw Breakers (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrorasque", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 493, + "rarity": "varies", + "type": "M", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "charges": 5, + "entries": [ + "From the fossilised teeth of a tar-rasque is extracted the magic of rage and ferocity. Upon attuning to this weapon, you gain the ability to unleash terrifyingly monstrous roars and swing the enormous, bone-handled blade with astounding aggression.", + "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ferocious Blow", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to call upon the spirit of the tar-rasque and make a mighty swing with this weapon. If the attack hits, roll four times as many damage dice for the weapon as normal for this attack. This dice multiplication does not affect additional damage from abilities such as smite or sneak attack, and is unaffected by critical hits. If the attack misses, you fall {@condition prone} and your speed is reduced to 0 feet until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Terrorise", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, or as part of the bonus action you use to activate the Rage class feature, you can brandish the terrorasque, amplifying your yell with that of a tar-rasque's. Each hostile creature within {@b 60 feet} of you that can hear you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect for itself on a success. After you use this property, you can't do so again for 1 hour." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Terrorasque (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Terrorasque (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arm of the Grey Knight", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: undead arm of the grey knight}", + "A shining beacon of tenacity and unwavering resolve, this amputated arm fights on with the strength of many men no matter how many times it's cut down or crushed into a pulp. Stubborn to a fault, it refuses to listen to anyone but the creature attuned to it, and occasionally makes rude gestures at passersby behind its owner's back, attempting to goad them into a fight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "The arm is an object with AC 14 and 20 hit points. If it's ever more than 30 feet away from you, it moves 20 feet towards you at the start of each of your turns by crawling along the ground. As a bonus action, you can command it to move up to 20 feet and perform one of the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The arm manipulates an object in the same way as the {@spell mage hand} cantrip.", + "The arm punches a creature within 5 feet of it, making an attack roll against it (+5 to hit) and dealing 1d6 + 3 bludgeoning damage on a hit.", + "The arm attempts to grab a creature within 5 feet of it, which must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the arm latches on to it, reducing its speed by 10 feet. A creature can use its action to make a DC 13 Strength check, pulling the arm off of it or a creature within its reach on a success. The arm can't perform other tasks while holding onto a creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Just a Flesh Wound", + "entries": [ + "If the arm is reduced to 0 hit points, it can't move or be commanded, but its remarkable resilience and regenerative abilities ensure that this doesn't last for long. The arm recovers all its hit points after 1d4 hours. A spellcaster can also use an action to touch the arm and spend a spell slot of any level to cause the arm to recover all of its hit points." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Arm of the Grey Knight (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Arm of the Grey Knight (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Osseous Spike", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "varies", + "reqAttune": true, + "baseItem": "lance|PHB", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "R", + "S" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral bone (unique - bonemonger)}", + "The essence of the malicious bonemonger always hungers for more victims, and this craving persists even after death. Those who hold this jagged lance can feel its insatiable desire to be bathed in blood, and see shadowy claws crawl across its surface when it has gone too long without...", + "This lance has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Syphoning Splinters", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with an attack using this lance, you can expend 1 charge to cause the tip of the lance to explode into sharp splinters; the creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 4d4 piercing damage and some of the splinters are embedded inside of it for 1 minute. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and suffers no additional effects. A creature with splinters inside of it takes 2d4 necrotic damage at the end of each of its turns, and you regain hit points equal to half the necrotic damage dealt this way as the splinters syphon the victim's vitality into you. A creature with splinters inside it or another creature within 5 feet of it can use an action to make a DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) check, removing the splinters on a success." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Osseous Spike (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Osseous Spike (very rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Robes of the Enchanter", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "rarity": "varies", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral heart (unique - bonemonger)}", + "Many scholars believe the name of this extravagant garment to be a grave misnomer, as it has no apparent relation whatsoever to enchantment magic. In truth, the robes are named after the man who devised and created the first set, a legendary sorcerer of tremendous power and curious explosive proclivities... as well as astonishing ignorance regarding the schools of magic.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spontaneous Detonation", + "entries": [ + "As an action while wearing these robes, you can wave your arms dramatically to create a small explosion at a point you can see within 30 feet of you. Each creature within 5 feet of the point must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 fire damage, get pushed back 10 feet, and be knocked prone." + ] + } + ], + "items": [ + "Robes of the Enchanter (uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "Robes of the Enchanter (rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Sword in/out of the Stone", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "varies", + "baseItem": "any sword|PHB", + "reqAttune": "by a creature with a Strength score of 16 or higher", + "entries": [ + "{@i Component: astral brain (unique - bonemonger)}", + "The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, once bestowed a blade just like this one unto the rightful ruler of the land, that he might wield it in defence of the downtrodden and oppressed. This replica is just as good as the real thing... but its craftsman seems to have forgotten a tiny little detail." + ], + "items": [ + "The Sword in the Stone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "The Sword out of the Stone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + ] + } + ], + "itemProperty": [ + { + "abbreviation": "Socketing", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 124, + "template": "{@i socketable}", + "entries": [ + "Charms, runes, and other socketable wondrous items enhance weapons, armour, and items that you wear. A creature with proficiency in any of the following tools can take 1 hour to attach a socketable item to a host weapon or worn item in such a way as to confer its benefits to the bearer of that item:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Carpenter's tools|PHB}", + "{@item Cobbler's tools|PHB}", + "{@item Glassblower's tools|PHB}", + "{@item Leatherworker's tools|PHB}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Smiths tools|PHB}", + "{@item Tinker's tools|PHB}", + "{@item Weaver's tools|PHB}", + "{@item Woodcarver's tools|PHB}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sockets", + "entries": [ + "Items of common or higher rarity have one socket which can be occupied by a socketable item." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Socketable items specify whether the items they're slotted on must be attunable or not. 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Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress all the way to 2nd level, or one-third of the way to 7th level, or three-quarters of the way to 12th level. The adventurers must find the Frockit clan, a group of goblins that build dungeons for mysterious underlords, and rid their latest project of its gelatinous inhabitants.", + "After finding the dungeon deep in the jungle, the party must navigate a series of traps before testing their mettle against an ooze capable of rapid adaptation. The ability to deal a plethora of different types of damage, as well as characters capable of identifying and disabling traps, will prove greatly advantageous in this hunt!", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "page": 259, + "entries": [ + "Years ago, an anonymous set of chambers could be found high up in a mountain, accessed through the caldera of an active volcano. Served by a throng of kobolds, Tuckerthranx the Red called this caldera home. Home, that is, until a group of adventurers slew the fearsome dragon. During the fight to rid the land of this avaricious drake, the entire mountain collapsed. However, sustained by its magic, the lair teleported itself to the Maphrok jungle, where it laid dormant until an enterprising young biomancer\u2014Dr. Francis Norman Stein\u2014made it his laboratory.", + "The local populations of jungle gnomes, wood elves, and lizardfolk grew irksome after several of the prolific golemancer's creations escaped. In a rare display of unanimity, they decided to politely ask him to leave. When their request fell on deaf ears, pitchforks and flaming torches soon followed, and the underland was rid of Dr. Stein's biomantic menaces... for a time.", + "The ultimate product of this research was Mut-x, a biomantic mutagen capable of rapidly adapting flesh to hostile environments. The substance slowly seeped out of its storage tanks, causing unsuspecting creatures to become unwilling participants in Dr. Stein's experiments. A primitive, dungeon-dwelling ooze known as a gelatinous cube was exposed to Mut-x, spawning a whole subspecies of 'polyhedroozes'. Side-effects of the Mut-x included the polyhedroozes absorbing the latent psychic energy of an area; in this case, the prodigious greed of Tuckerthranx the Red.", + "More recently, when an enterprising group of goblins exploring the jungle found this vacant lair, they were overjoyed. A family-run affair, the Frockit clan are specialist dungeon builders. Their current client, a mysterious figure known only as Murdob'norab, is prepared to purchase a fully kitted-out dungeon. One of the clan's first tasks was to create a secure vault and transfer all the client's treasure there. However, en route to delivering the treasure, the goblins were ambushed by a colossal ooze they refer to as 'The Motherload' and the treasure was stolen.", + "Heliana has had trouble persuading adventurers to take on this contract, the wanted poster for which asks any who accept the quest {@i \"Bryng tresha. Lots ov it.\"} This request\u2014nay, demand\u2014has roused more than a small amount of suspicion amongst other adventurers. Despite this, Heliana stands by the request; {@i \"Goblins are people too!\"} she can be heard bellowing around the inn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to absorb:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The Motherload, a Gargantuan polyhedrooze. This biomantically-altered gelatinous cube has absorbed the greed-filled psyche of the dragon that once lived in the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "A basal desire to consume organic matter and grow, as well as an overwhelming desire to acquire precious metals and gems." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "The Motherload has stolen all the treasure of the client for whom the Frockit clan goblins are building a dungeon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The ooze is submerged in a deep pool of acidic goo at the northern end of the dungeon. It must be baited out and slain where the treasure can be regathered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "An ooze with amazing biomantic powers, goblins willing to pay good coin, and the former lair of a red dragon... It's an adventuring smorgasbord! Here are some hooks with which you can motivate your adventurers to get involved:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: Mutating Ooze.", + "entries": [ + "Myths and folklore occasionally drift up from faraway places, and usually serve as good reasons to avoid leaving home. However, the latest rumour is of creatures that dynamically mutate, requiring adroit adventurers to take them down. Whatever the cause is, there's surely new magic or technology that could be harnessed and used to power all sorts of efforts." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Goblins Are People Too.", + "entries": [ + "\"The Frockit clan are a reliable and mostly-honest company of builders,\" says Heliana to any who will listen. No one has taken on this contract, a fact that Heliana deems goblinist. Heliana believes that they deserve help just as much as the next distressed customer and she is very disappointed in those that don't take notice of the generous contract." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Murdob'norab.", + "entries": [ + "Aware of the fate of their treasure hoard, Murdob'norab has promised one-quarter of the treasure to any group of adventurers that can rid their soonto-be-dungeon of this mutating invader. By all accounts, it's a sizable hoard..." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Goblin_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bogbolz", + "entries": [ + "Bogbolz is a shrewd and matter-of-fact elderly female goblin (LN), foreman, elder, and matriarch of the Frockit clan. She doesn't balk at the opportunity to criticise the party or tell them how they should have done something. Bogbolz acts as the party's guide, meeting them at the goblins' construction camp in the jungle and guiding them on the short walk to the Big Bad Base. She shows the party a captured polyhedrooze, allowing them to experiment on it and uncover the clues on page 262.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bogbolz", + "entries": [ + "{@i Humanoid (goblin), foreman, she/her}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Authoritative, down-to-earth, easily exasperated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Tall (for a goblin), resting unimpressed expression, patchwork clothes, carries clipboard and quill." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To get the job done on time and in budget." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Tax collectors." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "To be quite honest, it's a health and safety nightmare. Don't tell the unions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Bogbolz.webp" + }, + "title": "Bogbolz" + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "75 gp", + "300" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1,050 gp", + "3,000" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3,500 gp", + "11,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Getting There", + "page": 261, + "entries": [ + "One of the reasons the Big Bad Base (as Murdob'norab has named it) is such a great dungeon location is that it's so hard to find. Not only is it a long way away from any other civilisation, deep within the Maphrok jungle, but when the lair teleported from its caldera, it arrived in a part of the jungle with no known paths, effectively isolating itself. Finding the base involves following multiple twisting tunnels and flipping u-turns at the plethora of now-dead-ends.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Using the {@variantrule Tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} rules, it is suggested that each Tracking check takes one day and that four checks and two successes are required, using the random encounters for the {@table jungle tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Jungle}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unique Flora & Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Within 6 miles of the lair, there's an abundance of mutated fauna. This includes monkeys with hexagonally curled tails, plants with polygonal flowers, and fruit shaped like perfect dice: cubes, octahedrons, and even twenty-sided icosahedrons. If an adventurer looks in their purse, they might even find that the once-round coins are now oddly angular hexagons, octagons, and decagons." + ] + }, + "When the party nears the base, read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The smell is the first indication of the presence of a large population, quickly followed by the yammering and clanging of dozens upon dozens of hammers at work. However, rather than the unruly and unwashed horde of goblinoids you might expect, these individuals are all wearing appropriate personal safety equipment, working well in small teams, and they smell well-washed! The stench is being emitted from a neat line of outhouses and sewer trenches that look to fertilise a surprisingly healthy-looking mushroom field.", + "Metallurgists cast steel in a variety of shapes, herders drive teams of oxen, and a monocled locksmith appears to be adding the finishing touches to an incredibly complex vault door. Neat rows of tents lit by smokeless red torches depict a scene of communal living, with food being shared, wounds tended to, and rhythmic music enjoyed by all. An elderly goblin approaches you, a satchel full of scrolls and quills bumping against her patchwork clothing. Eyeing each of you with a quick glance, she announces in perfect Common: \"Welcome to the Frockit Clan Co-operative, where we help each other to help you help yourself.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 262, + "entries": [ + "After Bogbolz introduces herself, she brings the party to the Big Bad Base, where they learn some key pieces of information for the hunt ahead.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The enemies are oozes that like to engulf precious metals, gems, and the occasional goblin for sustenance.", + "They are biomantically altered and dynamically change their resistances.", + "The Big Bad Base is littered with traps from its previous occupants (kobolds and Dr. Stein)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Engulfing Oozes", + "entries": [ + "The oozes are drawn to all manner of precious metals and gems, as well as organic matter (presumably for sustenance), dissolving the latter with acid. They're slow, but can cover a lot of ground when they're about to engulf someone. Bogbolz explains how the Frockit clan had been storing the client's treasure in a makeshift treasury in the base, when suddenly this big blob (The Motherload) came and sucked it all up, along with several of her relations (she doesn't seem too put out at this last part).", + "Bogbolz informs the party that they might need to lay out some treasure as bait for the big polyhedrooze; it hasn't been seen since.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trapped Ooze", + "entries": [ + "Before releasing the ooze from the magically-reinforced crate, Bogbolz asks the party for some treasure for a demonstration. She lays down two piles: the first contains some treasure, and the second, some rat meat. She warns the party to keep their distance, and to observe how the ooze acts before attacking. Roll initiative when the cage is removed. On the ooze's turn, it first uses its Engulf action to assimilate the treasure that Bogbolz set down, and then the rat meat. After this, its attention shifts to the nearest creature, which it tries to engulf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 9.1. Polyhedrooze Appetite" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Reactive Mutations", + "entries": [ + "As a result of the latent biomantic magic their progenitor absorbed, the oozes gain resistance to a damage type immediately after they take that type of damage. The players' understanding of this trait can be enhanced if the GM uses the descriptions in the Reactive Mutations sidebar during the fight with Bogbolz's captured ooze. If the players learn this trait, prepare a variety of damage types, and then rotate their attacks and effects during combat, the fight will be much easier. The maximum number of resistances a polyhedrooze can have equals its proficiency bonus, so adventurers at higher levels need an even broader variety of damage types than those at low levels.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 9.2. Reactive Mutations" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Reactive Mutations", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the fight, pay special care to narrate how the ooze's morphology changes with its shifting resistances. You can use the following examples to do so:", + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bludgeoning.", + "entries": [ + "Spongy growths bloom from the outer membrane, cushioning the blows of impact weapons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Piercing.", + "entries": [ + "Layer upon layer of pointy membranes overlap one another, dispersing the penetrating potential of piercing weapons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Slashing.", + "entries": [ + "A hard coating of angled crystal deflects blades." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cold & Fire.", + "entries": [ + "An insulating gel is excreted from the ooze's membrane, preventing the transfer of heat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lightning.", + "entries": [ + "The metal engulfed within the ooze forms channels down to the ground, redirecting the flow of electricity." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Necrotic.", + "entries": [ + "Pus-filled sacs of immunity-enhancing symbionts grow within the ooze, fortifying it against decay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Radiant.", + "entries": [ + "The ooze takes on a brilliant sheen, reflecting radiation of all descriptions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Thunder.", + "entries": [ + "A second membrane expands out from its own. A low-pressure void between the two membranes inhibits the propagation of sound waves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Poison.", + "entries": [ + "Vesicles rapidly excrete toxins before they can do significant harm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Psychic.", + "entries": [ + "A rush of bright purple hormones causes the ooze's basal and disparate psyche (as well as its physical form) to relax, shedding the mental harm that might have been caused." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Traps!", + "entries": [ + "The Big Bad Base used to be occupied by kobolds who were keen on using traps that could only be activated by creatures heavier than a couple of average kobolds (more than 69 lbs). The goblins haven't discovered them all; the ones they have, they marked with a big, smiley face.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "In the middle of the empty space in front of the base is a 10-foot-by-10-foot smiley face drawn in chalk. If a creature that weighs more than 69 pounds walks on the smiley face, they fall into a 20-foot-deep pit. Luckily, their fall is broken by lots of jagged spikes, dealing {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} piercing damage. In front of the smiley face is a crudely painted sign that reads:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Diz woz won ov ar sympul trappez.", + "De odaz wyll blo yu upp.", + "Goh awaye now." + ], + "by": "Fayfully, Kobboldz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 9.3. Kobold Warning" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Big Bad Base", + "page": 265, + "entries": [ + "The base is a decrepit warren filled with rickety, belief-powered kobold artifices, magical biomantic storage apparatus, and recent signs of sprucing up at the hands of the Frockit clan. Read or paraphrase the following when the party arrives at the lair. Note, the metal crate mentioned in the read-aloud relates to the ooze in Clues 1 and 2.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At the end of a twisting, root-strewn path through dense jungle forest, a large wooden facade sits in a mossy rock face riddled with tunnels, broken machinery, and misspelled graffiti. Signs of neglect are plentiful: the wooden staircase's planks hang loose, the scent of mouldering lumber perfumes the air, and large cobwebs can be seen down the tunnels. However, it's also clear the goblins have been at work. Wheel tracks and footprints lead into every tunnel, and an array of small towers in the forecourt\u2014presumably the Frockit clan's offices\u2014can be reached by ladders.", + "The air tingles, as if anticipating the hunt ahead, while the distant sounds of the industrious goblins are muffled by the foliage behind you. A large smiley face is drawn in chalk on the ground and surrounded by yellow and black twisted ribbon. Some ten feet to its right is a large, heavy-looking metal crate that occasionally vibrates, shifting a few millimetres across the bare-rock floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "The lair has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings, Walls, & Floors.", + "entries": [ + "The surfaces of the lair are all made of a magically-reinforced, black rock that can't be damaged by nonmagical means, or by spells of 5th level or lower. The ceilings undulate between 10 and 15 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors.", + "entries": [ + "Any locked door requires a Dexterity (thieves' tools) check to unlock ({@footnote DC|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|Dexterity (thieves' tools)}). The metal doors have AC 19, 27 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Also, they're almost all trapped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light.", + "entries": [ + "The lair is dark, except for the tanks, which shed dim light in a 10-foot radius (see \"Tanks\" below), and the main chamber ({@adventure see room 14|HGtMH-Pol|3|14 - The Main Chamber})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traps", + "entries": [ + "The lair is filled with a combination of traps fashioned by kobolds and Dr. Stein, as well as apparatus that can easily malfunction after years of neglect.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Explosive Barrel", + "entries": [ + "The barrels with a red dragon's head symbol painted on their top are filled with explosive liquor. If a barrel takes 5 or more fire or lightning damage at once, it explodes. Each creature within 10 feet of an exploding barrel must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} fire damage, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tanks", + "entries": [ + "Four huge brass tanks filled with a solution of glowing, blue Mut-x shed dim light in a 10-foot radius. One can be found in each of rooms 3, 4, 10, and 13. The vats have a variety of levers, wheels, and pulleys. If a creature messes with any of them, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, Mut-x sprays out at all creatures within 10 feet of the tank; each creature in the area must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or develop a random mutation from Table A of the {@adventure Biomancy Traps|HGtMH-Pol|3|Biomancy Traps} section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weighted Triggers", + "entries": [ + "Traps that use weight as trigger required a weight greater than 69 pounds to trigger (the average weight of a kobold is 30 pounds and the average weight of a goblin is 40 pounds)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Biomancy Traps", + "entries": [ + "Some of the traps and environmental features of the base have been influenced by the Mut-x and latent biomancy magic permeating the area. Mut-x is a blue liquid that is quickly absorbed by biological matter, rapidly altering it in unpredictable ways. If a creature fails a saving throw against a biomancy trap, they must roll on Table A to determine the nature of the mutation, and Table B to determine its duration. Some results in Table A prompt you to roll on Tables C and D. A creature can only gain each type of mutation once; if it rolls the same mutation twice, nothing happens after the second roll. The {@spell greater restoration} spell or similar magic can remove one of the effects per casting of the spell.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Table A: Mutations", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Mutation Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The creature gains vulnerability to a random damage type in Table D." + ], + [ + "2", + "The creature has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws associated with one random ability from Table C." + ], + [ + "3", + "The creature's walking appendages deform; it gains a -1 penalty to its AC and its walking speed is reduced by 5 feet." + ], + [ + "4", + "The creature gains a swimming speed of 20 feet or, if it already has a swimming speed, this speed increases by 10 feet. In addition, it has disadvantage on Sleight of Hand checks." + ], + [ + "5", + "The creature grows a third eye and has advantage on Perception checks and initiative rolls. In addition, it has disadvantage on Persuasion checks against humanoids that can see the eye." + ], + [ + "6", + "The creature gains resistance to a random damage type on Table D." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Table B: Duration", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Duration" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "10 minutes" + ], + [ + "2", + "1 hour" + ], + [ + "3", + "1 day" + ], + [ + "4", + "1 week" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Table C: Abilities", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Ability" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Strength" + ], + [ + "2", + "Dexterity" + ], + [ + "3", + "Constitution" + ], + [ + "4", + "Intelligence" + ], + [ + "5", + "Wisdom" + ], + [ + "6", + "Charisma" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Table D: Damage Types", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d12}", + "Damage Type", + "Resistance Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-9 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Acid", + "The creature's skin secretes a liquid that causes the acid to bubble and turn to... water?" + ], + [ + "2", + "Cold", + "Layers of thick fur and blubber coat the creature, insulating it." + ], + [ + "3", + "Fire", + "The creature's skin billows thick smoke, extinguishing flames before they strike." + ], + [ + "4", + "Force", + "Force energy is deflected, as if by an impossibly strong magnet." + ], + [ + "5", + "Lightning", + "The lightning ripples across the creature's skin, earthing itself at its feet." + ], + [ + "6", + "Necrotic", + "The creature's flesh appears to grow back in rapid, cancerous lumps." + ], + [ + "7", + "Poison", + "The creature's lymphatic system inflates as some sort of antitoxin suffuses it." + ], + [ + "8", + "Psychic", + "The creature's single-mindedness prevents any neuropathic overstimulation." + ], + [ + "9", + "Radiant", + "The creature's skin turns golden, absorbing radiation in a warm glow." + ], + [ + "10", + "Thunder", + "A barrier of low pressure air surrounds the creature, distorting its breathing and footsteps." + ], + [ + "11", + "Bludgeoning", + "Spongy growths bloom from the outer membrane, cushioning the blows of impact weapons." + ], + [ + "12", + "Piercing/Slashing", + "A hard coating of angled crystal deflects blades and disperses piercing attacks." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The following locations are keyed to Map 9.1. The Big Bad Base.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/GM_Map_The_Big_Bad_Base.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "013", + "title": "The Big Bad Base", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1 - Stairway", + "entries": [ + "This steep stairway of polished rock has a gradient of over 45 degrees and a rope bannister on the left. If a creature forgoes using the rope, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to reach the top.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Mut-x Pit", + "entries": [ + "Dr. Stein adapted one of the kobold's traps. Ask for your party's marching order before they attempt to navigate the stairs.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trigger", + "entries": [ + "If a creature that weighs more than 69 pounds uses this bannister, the trap is triggered when that creature reaches the penultimate step, and grease begins to pour out of a small tunnel up to the left. Furthermore, the floor at the bottom of the stairs retracts to reveal a 5-foot-wide, 10-foot-long, 20-foot-deep pool of Mut-x." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Falling", + "entries": [ + "This trap can quickly become a comical chain reaction of creatures falling into one another. Each creature on the stairs, starting with the lowest, must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a success, that creature halts its descent and becomes stationary. If a creature immediately above a stationary creature on the stairs fails its saving throw, it crashes into the stationary creature below it. The stationary creature must then make an additional Strength saving throw, the DC for which equals 15 plus 5 for each additional creature that has collided with it. A creature that falls all the way to the bottom of the stairs falls into the pool of Mut-x. A creature standing on top of the hidden pool must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or fall into the pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Each creature that falls into the pool takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} acid damage and must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or be subject to a random mutation from Table A in the {@adventure Biomancy Traps|HGtMH-Pol|3|Biomancy Traps} section." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2 - Storage Crates", + "entries": [ + "This corridor storage room is lined with old crates filled with rotted food, moth-eaten cloth, and unrefined ore. A stack of barrels with painted red dragon heads on top stands to the southeast, with a further barrel to the south.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lame Loot", + "entries": [ + "A creature that spends 10 minutes making an Intelligence (Investigation) check to look through the crates finds usable cloth, leather, and iron ore, each with a value in silver pieces equal to the result of its check. On a result of 20 or higher, the creature finds one elemental volatile mote of earth (a magical component)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3 - Tank Room One", + "entries": [ + "To the northern side of the room, a 15-foot-tall tank made of brass glows with the blue liquid that fills it. Pipes run from the specially-treated barrels filled with yellow acid into the tank. A stack of barrels with a red dragon's head sits to the west. A locked, thick, metal door with a keyhole can be found through a short corridor to the northeast. Creatures with a passive Perception of 15 or higher notice a scent not dissimilar to a skunk's. A successful {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check reveals this scent to be coming from vials stored in the ceiling, one of which is broken.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Door Trap", + "entries": [ + "The door is trapped against any attempt to unlock it, as revealed by a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence (Investigation) check. The trap can be disarmed with a successful Dexterity (thieves' tools) check ({@footnote DC|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|Dexterity (thieves' tools)}). A creature that tries to unlock the door without disarming the trap, or who fails the check to disarm the trap by 5 or more, causes the vials of treated skunk juice above to break, pouring on all creatures within the 15-foot-long corridor to the south of the door, dealing {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} poison damage and causing them to stink. Until a stinky creature spends an hour in a hot bath or otherwise removes the smell, other creatures that can smell have {@b advantage} on Wisdom (Perception) checks to detect them. The door can be unlocked from its north side without triggering the trap." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4 - Tank Room Two", + "entries": [ + "Much the same as Tank Room One to the west, this room is replete with barrels and a huge brass tank filled with glowing blue liquid. Pipes run from the specially-treated barrels filled with yellow acid into the tank. A room leads off to the east, a short corridor leads to the south, and a small alcove sits in the southwest.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Bag of Spiders", + "entries": [ + "In a small alcove to the southwest is a small sack filled with coins... and spiders! A creature that succeeds on a {@dc 12} Wisdom (Perception) check notices the small, silk-wrapped, desiccated corpses of Tiny beasts. A creature that opens the bag must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} poison damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. The bag contains 50 silver pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5 - Foyer", + "entries": [ + "This area appears to be a storage room with barrels stacked around its periphery as well as some held in netting tied to the ceiling (revealed if a character looks up or succeeds on a {@dc 10} Wisdom (Perception) check). There is a 10-foot-wide metal door with a keyhole at the northern end.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Door Trap", + "entries": [ + "This door aims to trick an intruder into thinking they have unlocked it so that they turn the handle and trigger the trap. The door is welded shut; there is no breeze through the crack in the door as revealed by a successful {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check. There is a keyhole, but it can't be peeked through to see the room beyond. A creature believes it has unlocked the false lock within the door on a successful {@dc 10} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check.", + "The trap is on the door's handle, as revealed by a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence (Investigation) check of the handle (or a {@dc 20} check of the door in general). If the handle is turned, it releases the barrels of oil held by netting above the door, which explode in a {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} of oil centred on the door, covering the area in a permanent, nonmagical effect identical to the {@spell grease} spell. In addition, immediately after the trap triggers, each creature in the area gets covered in grease and has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws until it spends 10 minutes cleaning itself. If there is an exposed flame in this area, the oil ignites and each creature must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} fire damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6 - Barrel Room", + "entries": [ + "This 15-foot-by-20-foot room has huge stacks of barrels marked with red dragon heads in various alcoves. To the south is an unlocked wooden door leading to the common room (room 7). A huge, glowing tank can be seen in the room to the north and fainter blue light shines down the corridor from the east. Three sacks of scrap metal, nails, and other rusty iron paraphernalia are stacked to the south, one of which contains a clockwork dragon.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Clockwork Dynamite", + "entries": [ + "On a successful {@dc 10} Intelligence (Investigation) check, a creature finds a miniature clockwork dragon in one of the sacks to the southeast. A successful {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check spots dynamite within it. A successful {@dc 20} Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that if wound up and released, the dynamite lights, the toy walks 15 feet in a straight line, and then it explodes. Each creature within 10 feet of the toy when it explodes must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} thunder damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7 - Common Room", + "entries": [ + "This room appears to have been recently vacated; mugs of ale are half drunk and food is half eaten. The room has an enormous threadbare rug upon which stand three large tables. Two tables are made from huge slabs of stone, while the third table appears to be made from half an enormous femur. Dragon-marked barrels are stacked in the northwestern corner. Two unlocked doors lead out to the south, one to a balcony overlooking the forecourt from which the adventurers entered, and the other to a rickety staircase descending to that area. There is an unlocked door to the north, and a locked wooden door ({@dc 10} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check to open, AC 15, 10 hit points) to the east." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8 - Testing Room", + "entries": [ + "This room used to be used for testing the kobolds' destructive technologies, all in sight of the shrine to the many-headed Dragon Queen to the south. The floor is pockmarked with small craters and is a minefield of still-unexploded ordnance. Unlike the rest of the dungeon, the floor here is a sandy surface.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Mines", + "entries": [ + "Small dynamite charges have been attached to rusty pressure plates concealed beneath the sandy floor. Whenever a creature moves onto one of the spaces highlighted with a red circle, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, it explodes. Each creature in the space when it explodes must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} thunder damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success.", + "A creature can find a mine and brush the sand off it without it exploding with a successful {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity (Investigation) check. Once revealed, a mine can be safely destroyed with a {@dc 15} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check or temporarily disabled (so it can later be re-armed) with a successful {@dc 20} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check. On a failure, the trap detonates and the creature attempting to destroy or disable it automatically fails its saving throw against it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9 - Corridor", + "entries": [ + "This simple corridor has a small tunnel leading off to the north. It contains a pouch with a bag of mushrooms in it: two doses of preserved {@i Noradreno mucorales}. The properties of these mushrooms are revealed by a successful {@dc 14} Intelligence (Nature) check. Rooms lie to the east and west, and a short staircase drops down to the south." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10 - Tank Room Three", + "entries": [ + "Containing an identical tank to those in rooms 3 and 4, pipes run from the specially-treated barrels filled with yellow acid into the tank. Many barrels are stacked to the south. A ledger, written in Goblin, sits on a crate to the south. It details the value of the treasure moved into the lair's treasury (see table below). Clever players may realise, after the party kills The Motherload, there is more treasure to be found than is listed in this ledger (and that they can get away with taking some!).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Bogbolz's Ledger of Lost Treasure", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Treasure Moved to Treasury" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1,200 gp" + ], + [ + "6th", + "16,400 gp" + ], + [ + "11th", + "56,000 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clue", + "entries": [ + "A note scratched in the margin of the ledger details that the goblins must carry the treasure by hand, so as not to be too heavy!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11 - Loading Area", + "entries": [ + "This large cavern is home to empty stables, wheel tracks, and a cart filled with barrels in the midst of being removed. A tunnel leads to a room that glows with dim blue light to the north. A staircase leads away to the southwest, close to which is a crack large enough for a Small or smaller creature to squeeze through.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Pressure Plate", + "entries": [ + "Dr. Stein adapted one of the kobolds' traps. Ask for your party's marching order before they attempt to navigate the stairs.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trigger", + "entries": [ + "If a creature that weighs more than 69 pounds walks on any of the top three steps, the stairs retract to form a steep slide and the floor at the bottom of the stairs retracts to reveal a 5-foot-wide, 10-foot-long, 20-foot-deep pool of Mut-x." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Falling", + "entries": [ + "This trap has the same mechanism as Mut-x Pit in room 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "This trap has the same consequences as Mut-x Pit in room 1." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12 - The Pit", + "entries": [ + "This long corridor has several shallow cubbies in the walls along its length. A faint blue glow and objects that look like machinery can be seen at the far end. A chalk smiley face covers a 5-foot-square area of the floor.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Pit Trap", + "entries": [ + "The middle {@b 25 feet} of this corridor are a pit covered with a flimsy substructure and blue clay baked to look like the surrounding stone. The chalk smiley face is drawn on the southernmost 5-foot-square of the trapped area. A successful {@dc 14} Wisdom (Nature) check identifies that this section of floor is different from the surrounding rock. If more than 69 pounds of weight is applied to any 5-foot-square space in the trapped area, the entire floor gives way. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Strength saving throw to press its feet and arms against the wall in an attempt to stop itself from falling. On a failure, a creature falls 10 feet onto sharpened metal spikes, taking {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} piercing damage.", + "Once activated, a creature can stem its way down the tunnel by pressing its hands and feet against the opposite walls. To do so, it must succeed on multiple {@dc 12} Strength (Athletics) checks; each successful check allows it to move 10 feet down the hall. A creature with a climbing speed has {@b advantage} on these checks. Failing either check results in the creature falling onto the spikes as described above." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13 - Tank Room Four", + "entries": [ + "This room is almost identical to the other tank rooms; it has a huge tank that glows with a dim blue light and four barrels of acid that feed the tank. It doesn't contain any traps. The chamber to the west contains thousands of floating blue lights that bathe the large chamber in a dim glow." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14 - The Main Chamber", + "entries": [ + "This is the room in which the party can fight The Motherload. This 80-foot-square chamber is dimly lit by sparkling blue glowflies whose light reflects off the surface of a pool in the room's centre. A wall of fungus brightly lights the northern 10 feet of the room, and sheds dim light for an additional 10 feet. When the party first enters this room, read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This large chamber\u2014some 80 feet across\u2014is filled with irritating caustic fumes and floating iridescent flies that bathe the entire chamber in dim light. A wall of brilliant luminescent fungi covers the northern wall, shedding bright light for a short distance. A large pool of deep blue liquid fills the centre of the room, its surface some 5 feet below the ground on which you stand. The pool itself seems to be filled with all manner of treasures: coins, plates, jewellery. Oh... and many, many bones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Acid Pool", + "entries": [ + "The pool of blue liquid in the centre of the room is 200 feet deep and filled with acid. The ground around it is 5 feet above the surface of the acid. A creature that enters the acid for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} acid damage. Oozes are invisible while under the acid's surface." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tracks", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 9} Wisdom (Survival) check identifies that the goblins' tracks lead to the room in the northeast corner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Glyphs of Warding", + "entries": [ + "Glyphs of warding can be found on the ceiling of the short corridors to the northeast and northwest. They are nearly invisible, requiring a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Intelligence (Investigation) check to notice, and a {@dc 11} Intelligence (Arcana) check to recall how such glyphs function. If a creature weighing more than 69 pounds walks underneath the glyph, it detonates and each creature within {@b 20 feet} of the glyph must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} lightning damage (for the glyph in the northeast) or cold damage (for the glyph in the northwest). On a success, a creature takes half as much damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15 - The Treasury", + "entries": [ + "Dragon heads set into the periphery of this room gush warm water into a series of natural pools, which drain through minuscule cracks. The water is warm and has only a slight sulphurous scent, perfect to wash off the dirt of battle and the stink of skunks. A few copper coins wedged in cracks in the floor indicate this was likely the lair's treasury.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Mutation Pool", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, the water has been contaminated with Mut-x. A creature that touches the water must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or gain a random mutation from Table A in the {@adventure Biomancy Traps|HGtMH-Pol|3|Biomancy Traps} section." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16 - The Office", + "entries": [ + "In the northwest corner, a desk is strewn with scrolls, papers, and books. The splash of water and scent of old eggs wafts from the southwest corner. A large safe sits nestled in an alcove of rock in the room's centre.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Mutation Pool", + "entries": [ + "A series of natural pools are fed by the warm, slightly sulphurous water that pours from the stone dragon heads around its periphery. The water is the perfect temperature in which to relax sore muscles and ring oil from clothes. Unfortunately, it has been contaminated with Mut-x. A creature that touches the water must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or gain a random mutation from Table A in the {@adventure Biomancy Traps|HGtMH-Pol|3|Biomancy Traps} section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure: Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "On the desk are two waxed and sealed vellum tubes: {@i spell scrolls!}. There are two, three, and four scrolls in the 1st-, 6th-, and 11th-level versions of this hunt, respectively. Roll {@dice 2d4;3d6;4d8|2d4, 3d6, or 4d8} for the appropriate level of hunt and consult the Biomancy Treasure table to determine which spell scrolls are available." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure Safe: Spellbook", + "entries": [ + "Inside the safe (AC 19, 50 hit points, can be unlocked with a successful Dexterity (thieves' tools) check) is one of Dr. Stein's old spellbooks. It contains all the spells in the Biomancy Treasure table below (four at 1st level):" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Biomancy Treasure", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4;d6;d8|d4/d6/d8}", + "Hunt Level", + "Spells", + "Spell Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "1st, 6th, 11th", + "{@spell pins & needles|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Cantrip" + ], + [ + "2", + "1st, 6th, 11th", + "{@spell chameleon skin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "1st" + ], + [ + "3", + "1st, 6th, 11th", + "{@spell endoleech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "2nd" + ], + [ + "4", + "1st, 6th, 11th", + "{@spell preserve|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "2nd" + ], + [ + "5", + "6th, 11th", + "{@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "3rd" + ], + [ + "6", + "6th, 11th", + "{@spell frogskin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "4th" + ], + [ + "7", + "11th", + "{@spell bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "8", + "11th", + "{@spell lungburst|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "6th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Spell_Scroll.webp" + }, + "title": "A Spell Scroll" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 273, + "entries": [ + "The Motherload needs to be coaxed out of the acid pool using treasure as bait. While waiting for the Gargantuan ooze to arrive, smaller creatures are attracted to the bait and attack the party, whom they see as competitors. All three waves take place in the main chamber, with the first two waves lasting 3 rounds each.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Bait", + "entries": [ + "In order to start the battle (and attract The Motherload), the bait must have a value in gold pieces equal to fifty times the hunt level (50, 300, or 550 gp). Bogbolz provides the party with rat meat and viscera to mix in with the treasure before they enter the base. Shortly after the bait is placed within 10 feet of the pool, wave 1 begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Motherload's Lair", + "entries": [ + "The Motherload's lair is a third-hand affair, previously used as a biomantic laboratory by Dr. Frank N. Stein and, before him, as a lair for the dragon Tuckerthranx the Red (and his retinue of kobolds). It shows signs of all its different tenants, from biomantic apparatus to claw marks and kobold graffiti.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The area within 6 miles of The Motherload's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Biomantic Adaptations.", + "entries": [ + "Polyhedroozes occur where biomantic magic, specifically Mut-x, has been unleashed. This magic affects all sorts of fauna and flora, resulting in creatures and plants that have the morphology and traits of other specimens in the region. For example, a cloaker might have a roper's tendril attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malleable Mood.", + "entries": [ + "Creatures affected by Mut-x often take on the psychological traits of any powerful creatures that occupied the area. Polyhedroozes near a former black dragon's lair may be especially cruel, while those in proximity to an archfey might be tricksy. Here, for example, the polyhedroozes are especially greedy for treasure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reactive Mutations.", + "entries": [ + "Some creatures have the Reactive Mutations trait, raising their CR by 1. Immediately after the creature takes damage, it gains {@b resistance} to that damage type. The creature can have a number of resistances from this trait equal to its proficiency bonus. If the creature has its maximum number of resistances, the oldest resistance is lost when a new one is gained." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Polyhedrons.", + "entries": [ + "Rocks, speleothems, and plants form in distinctly geometric patterns, often as perfectly symmetrical polyhedra." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Boon: Biomantic Overload", + "entries": [ + "Every 10 minutes a creature spends in the lair or its forecourt, that creature must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature becomes 'primed' and doesn't make any more Constitution saving throws for this hazard. The first time a creature takes damage after it becomes primed, it gains resistance to that damage type. This resistance fades when the creature spends {@b one hour} away from the lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "At any time during the battle, Bogbolz can appear, throwing a splash potion at a point she can see within 60 feet of her. Each creature in a {@b 10-foot-radius sphere} centred on that point gains the effect of the {@spell lesser restoration} spell and regains {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} hit points. She then hobbles away grumbling \"Gods damned health and safety nightmare...\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "While The Motherload lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of Tuckerthranx and Stein's lair to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt, as shown in the Variable Lair Action Statistics table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "11", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "6th", + "13", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "11th", + "15", + "10 (3d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your hunt level so you don't have to keep flflicking back and forth!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), The Motherload takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Acid Wave", + "entries": [ + "A 15-foot-wide, 15-foot-tall wave of acid erupts from a pool in the lair, travelling 30 feet along the ground in a direction of The Motherload's choice. Each non-ooze creature in the area must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} acid damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a success, it takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spiteful Adaptation", + "entries": [ + "Biomantic magic surrounds one creature in the lair, which must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or gain {@b vulnerability} to one random damage type as its skin mutates. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Random Damage Types", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d12}", + "Damage Type" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5 text-center " + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Acid" + ], + [ + "2", + "Bludgeoning" + ], + [ + "3", + "Piercing" + ], + [ + "4", + "Slashing" + ], + [ + "5", + "Cold" + ], + [ + "6", + "Fire" + ], + [ + "7", + "Lightning" + ], + [ + "8", + "Thunder" + ], + [ + "9", + "Necrotic" + ], + [ + "10", + "Radiant" + ], + [ + "11", + "Poison" + ], + [ + "12", + "Psychic" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Opportunists", + "entries": [ + "The Maphrok jungle is a dangerous place, and laying out treasure and meat is sure to attract unwelcome guests. The same is true here; oozes hanging out motionless on the ceiling drop down to attack the party, and various monstrosities in search of food and treasure emerge from dark places.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are hunters and scavengers, creatures with no desire or compunction to fight together.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 1", + "entries": [ + "At 1st level, the wave 1 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature gray ooze} (CR ½)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 1 combatant are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature xorn} (CR 5)", + "2 {@creature ochre jelly||ochre jellies} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th level, the wave 1 combatant are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature behir||weakened behir} (CR 8, 126 hit points, Lightning Breath deals 35 (10d6) lightning damage)", + "2 {@creature black pudding||black puddings} (CR 4)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Behir", + "entries": [ + "Though not detailed in its stat block, the behir is capable of travelling through narrow, twisting tunnels without squeezing. For this reason, you can have the behir emerge from a (Medium-sized) crack in the ceiling of the cavern. With a low Intelligence, the behir isn't capable of predicting individual creatures' strengths or weaknesses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Xorn", + "entries": [ + "The xorn wants the gems and precious metals that are in the party's bait. If it's within reach of the bait, it uses its bonus action each turn to consume some of the treasure. After three rounds (and one-quarter of the treasure is consumed), it is satiated and leaves. Note: this doesn't affect the progress of the combat, it's just for flavour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fleeing", + "entries": [ + "The behir or xorn has a good survival instinct and will flee when it has fewer than two-fifths of its hit points remaining. The oozes have a much weaker sense of self-preservation and will flee only when reduced to one-quarter of their hit points or fewer. All creatures use the Dash action rather than the Disengage action; they have a low Intelligence and no combat training." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Polyhedroozes", + "entries": [ + "The smaller polyhedroozes have been moulded by Tuckerthranx's greed and float to the surface of the acid pool to engulf the bait. Unfortunately, they aren't very clever or observant, and emerge closer to the characters than the treasure. In addition, ambush predators hiding in the shadows choose this moment to unveil themselves, trying to abscond with a good meal. Roll initiative at the end of the third round, having the new enemies join the fray on their initiative count of the fourth round. You can read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With nary a ripple, multi-sided oozes roll their way up the bank of the pool. Within each are a few minor trinkets\u2014some silver coins, a locket, and bones aplenty." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 2 are smaller polyhedroozes that have been plaguing the goblins, as well as one ambush predator.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 1", + "entries": [ + "At 1st level, the wave 2 combatant are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature darkmantle} (CR ½)", + "2 {@creature tetrahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tetrahedroozes} (CR ¼)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 2 combatant are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature roper} (CR 5)", + "2 {@creature hexahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|hexahedroozes} (CR 3)", + "3 {@creature tetrahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tetrahedroozes} (CR ¼)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th level, the wave 2 combatant are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature decahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 9)", + "1 {@creature cloaker} (CR 8)", + "1 {@creature octahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "2 {@creature hexahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|hexahedroozes} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Gobboc_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Polyhedroozes", + "entries": [ + "During the third round, the polyhedroozes position themselves in the acid pool so that, on the turn they emerge, they are able to reach the adventurers. In practice, this means they emerge wherever you, as GM, desire. The oozes aren't intelligent enough to coordinate attacks, nor adjust a poor tactic that isn't working. The oozes in the 6th- and 11th-level hunt have legendary actions which you can distribute as you wish; all three after one character's turn, or a different ooze after each character's turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ambush Predators", + "entries": [ + "These predators aren't out to eat the entire party; one victim will suffice. They focus all their efforts on one individual, aiming to kill it and/or drag it away for dinner. These predators can appear wherever you like; they have lain dormant and unseen, roosting on the ceiling or in a crevice.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Darkmantle and Roper", + "entries": [ + "The darkmantle or roper is unintelligent, picking a target at random. In fact, the darkmantle is so stupid you might have it intentionally target the adventurer with the highest Strength and AC. It is advantageous for the roper to be attached to a ceiling or wall on the opposite side of the acid pool from the adventurers. This way an adventurer that succeeds on a check to free itself of the tendril is more likely to fall into a pool of acid if they escape from its grapple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cloaker", + "entries": [ + "Conversely, the cloaker chooses its target astutely. Creatures with low Strength and fewer hit points than the cloaker are a favourite target; due to the cloaker's Damage Transfer trait, a creature it grapples is likely to be killed before the cloaker dies. However, above all else, the cloaker targets a creature away from sources of bright light, and away from the rest of the group. As soon as creatures come within 60 feet of the cloaker, it uses its Moan action in an attempt to frighten them, preventing them from getting closer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fleeing", + "entries": [ + "As in the previous wave, the oozes flee only when close to death (one-quarter of their hit points or fewer), while the ambush predators retreat when below two-fifths of their hit points. Both use the Dash action rather than the Disengage action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Ooze_Cubes.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: The Motherload", + "entries": [ + "The Gargantuan polyhedrooze that stole the treasure finally emerges! It rolls initiative on initiative count 0 of the sixth round, appearing on its initiative count during the seventh round.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A huge, multi-faceted mass of pale green ooze floats to the surface of the pool, causing a slight swell to splash up onto the surrounding ground. Inside the ooze are all manner of precious objects: coins, gems, goblets, and more. The ooze rolls its mass onto the treasure pile, adding the meagre hoard to the riches within it, and rapidly dissolving the chunks of rat offal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 3, the enemy is the Gargantuan polyhedrooze known as The Motherload. Regardless of the size in the creature's stat block, The Motherload ooze is Gargantuan, and can use its Engulf action on Huge or smaller creatures.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 1", + "entries": [ + "At 1st level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature hexahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR4; Gargantuan, with 1 legendary resistance and a walking and climbing speed of 30 feet)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature dodecahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 13; Gargantuan, with 2 legendary resistances and a walking and climbing speed of 30 feet)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature icosahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 20)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The Motherload is a simple creature with low Intelligence. It initially uses its Engulf action (as part of its Multiattack) to move onto the treasure, and then immediately turns its attention to the party. It chooses targets for its pseudopod attacks at random and moves towards the nearest creature. When it has one-quarter of its hit points or fewer, it tries to retreat back into the acid pool, using the Dash action rather than the Disengage action.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Retreat", + "entries": [ + "If The Motherload successfully retreats back into the acid pool, it is almost impossible to attack: it is invisible while in the acid, which is also very deep. It can be coaxed into reemerging after 1 hour (after it finishes a short rest) if the party lays out treasure of an equal value to what was first used as bait and each creature is at least 40 feet from the edge of the acid pool. The Motherload uses its movement to move onto the new treasure pile and Engulf it. If it starts its turn with less than one-quarter of its hit point maximum, it immediately re-retreats into the pool." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Rising Tide", + "entries": [ + "If you're running a one-shot, there might not be much point in continuing the game after the epic boss battle. Instead, you can use this optional ending to give an epic, climactic conclusion to the hunt. When The Motherload is slain, a wave of biomantic magic thrums through the lair in an ethereal teal wave. Read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A disc-like wave of teal energy erupts from The Motherload as the enormous ooze melts into a puddle of goop, the metal and bone within it clattering to the ground. A sound like aged machinery grinding off layers of rust echoes through the lair's walls and the pool at the centre of the room begins to bubble. Like a storm-driven high tide, the blue, gelatinous liquid rises higher and higher, threatening to overflow." + ] + }, + "Each creature in the lair must immediately succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw against the wave of teal biomantic energy or develop one of the random mutations on Table A in the {@adventure Biomancy Traps|HGtMH-Pol|3|Biomancy Traps} section. In addition, the pool of acid begins to rise and flood the lair. It spreads {@b 30 feet} outward on initiative count 0 of each round, finding cracks under doors and through barricades. A creature that starts its turn in the acid, or moves into the area for the first time on its turn, takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} acid damage and must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or develop a random mutation from Table A. A creature that makes it to the forecourt is deemed safe and has survived the hunt." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 278, + "entries": [ + "Here are some possible outcomes of the hunt:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The goblins talk a lot, and soon biomantic magic is seen more and more frequently throughout the world. People remark with wonder when the player characters use biomantic magic.", + "The Frockit clan offers the party a 10% discount on any rooms or buildings they may want constructed in their dungeon/castle/lair/base.", + "According to Bogbolz's ledger, The Motherload stole a certain quantity of gold from their client's treasury ({@adventure see the Bogbolz's Ledger of Lost Treasure table|HGtMH-Pol|3|10 - Tank Room Three}). Upon the adventurers' emergence into the forecourt, Bogbolz immediately sends a team to count the treasure. If there is less treasure than in the ledger, Bogbolz will accuse the party of stealing it and dock the difference from their pay. Note: The Motherload carries more gold than the amount recorded, so the party can take some without drawing Bogbolz's ire.", + "If the party argues with Bogbolz about this, she quickly has several hundred goblins at her back.", + "The Frockit clan pays the agreed reward, less any deductions, and continues building the lair.", + "Heliana is proud of the party for helping what civilised folks call a 'monstrous race' and prepares them a classic goblin dish. It's disgusting.", + "Murdob'narob is actually Baron Bodrum, who's decided to try his hand at being a villain. If the base is cleared, he does some villainous stuff." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "Upon hearing the adventurers' tale, Cacophonics, the Loot Tavern's bard, creates the following song:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Down in The Low where our wanderers go", + "The lair of Francis Stein", + "There's a treasure trove the goblins tried", + "To move it all in time", + "No one could know that hiding below", + "The acid was biding time", + "And the motherload would ooze its way", + "Up to the pool side", + "Shining gifts it couldn't resist", + "But it learned to resist attack", + "So be sure to keep a careful eye", + "And navigate the traps", + "The wanderers knew defeating the ooze", + "Would not be an easy feat", + "But the treasure promised with success", + "Makes the victory ever sweet" + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Polyhedrooze}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 279, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "In addition to the spell scrolls and spellbook in the office (room 16), The Motherload drops a wealth of treasure. Note: the Motherload has consumed more than just Murdob'narob's stash; the actual treasure that the Motherload drops is greater than what is recorded in Bogbolz's ledger ({@adventure see the Bogbolz's Ledger of Lost Treasure table|HGtMH-Pol|3|10 - Tank Room Three}). A quick thinking character can easily pocket the difference.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Motherload's Treasure", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Treasure Objects", + "Coins", + "Gems", + "Total Treasure Value" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "4 x 100 gp", + "1,000 gp", + "5 x 50 gp", + "1,650 gp" + ], + [ + "6th", + "30 x 200 gp", + "4,900 gp + 400 pp", + "20 x 150 gp", + "17,900 gp" + ], + [ + "11th", + "50 x 400 gp", + "7,500 gp + 2,300 pp", + "30 x 300 gp", + "59,500 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The Motherload (and any Gargantuan polyhedrooze you may use in the future) has the following unique components, in addition to ones normal for an ooze. The Motherload also drops a pair of goo luck dice, a common, socketable item that can be equipped on any mount or weapon, granting it a small amount of luck. The food component for the unique recipe is a phial of ooze (polyhedrooze) mucus (blood).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Gargantuan Polyhedrooze Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Gooey wishbone (3), phial of acid (∞)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Phial of mucus{@sup E+} (∞)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Vesicle (1)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Membrane (amount equal to the number of sides the ooze had)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Goo_Luck_Dice.webp" + }, + "title": "Goo Luck Dice" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Polyhedrooze/Bomboozler_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Bomboozler" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the polyhedrooze's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Polyhedrooze Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Bomboozler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Phial of ooze (polyhedrooze) acid", + "Robust/Potent", + "900 gp/4,800 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Caltrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon", + "\u2014", + "Phial of ooze (polyhedrooze) mucus", + "Frail", + "180 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Flooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (flail)", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Ooze (polyhedrooze) gooey wishbone", + "Frail/Potent", + "600 gp/9,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Oozemat Coat|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Ooze (polyhedrooze) membrane", + "Robust", + "3,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Slime-in-a-Skull|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Ooze (polyhedrooze) vesicle", + "Frail/Potent", + "700 gp/10,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ventilation Unit D-20|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Phial of ooze (polyhedrooze) acid and phial of ooze (polyhedrooze) mucus", + "Robust", + "2,100 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-TSS", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 282, + "entries": [ + "Welcome to the hunt! {@i The Shining Shrine} is a 5th-edition adventure from {@i Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting}, intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average player level (APL) of 2, 7, or 12. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough experience to progress all the way to 3rd level, one-third of the way to 8th level, or two-fifths of the way to 13th level. The adventurers must rid a holy hot spring of a territorial and radiant fey owlbear.", + "After gathering information about this creature, the hunt culminates in a three-wave boss battle against a variety of fey. This battle is deadly and uses the party's entire daily XP budget. Equipment for an extended fight and a means of creating magical darkness will prove great boons in this endeavour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "The barrier between the Plane of Fey and the Material Plane has always been loose around Springarden, a bountiful, blossom-filled estate in the heart of the Springwood. Tiny sprites and pixies freely travel between the Plane of Fey's eternal sunset and the garden's perpetual spring. Each year, a confluence of stars weakens the barrier to the Plane of Fey and marks the annual Feyfest, a fey-themed festival. Drawn by the radiant energy that seeped through the weakened barrier between planes is the target of this monster hunt: the suneater owlbear.", + "Coming from the Plane of Fey, the suneater owlbear is accustomed to the paltry solar offerings of the eternal sunset. The midday sun of the Material Plane, on the other hand, is practically a feast. What the owlbear didn't account for was being stuck on the Material Plane throughout its day-night cycle, nor the hunger that arose from spending half a day in darkness.", + "Now, it has settled into Springarden, home of the Blossom Union, a sect of druid-monks that care for the holy wood. The owlbear has made a lair of the Union's most holy shrine and spends its nights satiating its hunger on the numerous giant, flying koi that swim in its waters. The innate, soothing magic of the garden has been twisted by the owlbear's psyche; travellers to the garden have experienced alarmingly aggressive mood swings. Naturally, this situation is quite an inconvenience for the Blossom Union, who rely on the garden to attract pilgrims, visitors, and coin, especially during Feyfest, which is currently in full swing.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Beam_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to digest:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The suneater owlbear and its following of sunsprites and faerie-o'-fires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation.", + "entries": [ + "The suneater owlbear's main drive is its hunger. It can't feed on sunlight at night and instead catches the garden's koi, which it doesn't find as satisfying as bright daylight. It has made the garden its lair for now." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions.", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear has desecrated the sacred pools of Springarden, toasted a few monks with its Solar Beam, and has driven away the pilgrims on which the monks rely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Springarden is a sprawling garden complex within the Springwood. The owlbear has taken up residence in front of its main shrine, the destination of pilgrims." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "It shouldn't be hard to get your players to enjoy a jaunt into a forest of eternal spring and hot baths! However, if the image of beautiful blossoms shrouded by hot steam isn't enough, check out the following hooks. Feel free to use as many of the following hooks as necessary to get the party to bite! Threeflower (LG male gnome druid) acts as the main quest-giving NPC for this hunt.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: The Healing Forest", + "entries": [ + "The Springwood is said to be home to all sorts of fantastical beasts and fey. Not only that, but travellers tell of the calming and healing properties of its waters, and glimpses of a world lit by an eternal sunset. If ever an explorer could discover new delights, it's sure to be in the Springwood. L'Arsène Upin* approaches the party, explaining designs he's made for magical items using fey components." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Eternal Springtime of the Spotless Garden.", + "entries": [ + "The monks and druids of the Blossom Union care tirelessly for Springarden, nurturing both its plants and the people that pass through it. However, a malign force has corrupted the calming effects of its waters, causing people to become hyper-aggressive. Whoever can return tranquillity to Springarden would find its druid-monks in their debt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Tithes to be Taken", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a wanted poster on a noticeboard in an adventurer's guildhall, town square, or on Heliana's job board in the Loot Tavern itself. In addition to monetary rewards ({@adventure see the Hunt Rewards table|HGtMH-TSS|0|Adventure Hooks}), it is said the shrine where the owlbear makes its lair is filled with all sorts of magical treasures." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2nd", + "225 gp", + "600" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1,400 gp", + "3,600" + ], + [ + "12th", + "4,250 gp", + "8,500" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters and puzzles, averaged for 4 player characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Springarden_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Threeflower", + "entries": [ + "A druid by training, Threeflower is a timid gnome of delicate sensibilities. Threeflower is dressed in roughspun clothing with elements of moulted feathers and fur harvested from creatures that died of natural causes. He carries with him a partially charred feather from the suneater owlbear ({@adventure see Clue 1|HGtMH-TSS|2|Clue 1: Sunlight Metabolism}), and a pet blink squirrel named Moo.", + "Though intimidated by the hustle and bustle of a tavern, he can be coaxed into trying a drink, after which he quickly loses his inhibitions as he becomes flushed, drunk, and loquacious about the trials and tribulations Springarden has endured. He quickly relaxes when in nature.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Threeflower", + "entries": [ + "{@i Humanoid (gnome), druid, he/him}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Nervous in new company, relaxed in nature, kind, grateful." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Stocky, moss-green hair, roughspun clothing, accompanied by Moo." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "Find a quiet, sunlit corner and spend his evenings smoking half-leaf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Offending people, confrontation, forest fires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "*Yawns* \"Oh, h- h- hello. Am I in your way? No? Sorry. Moo would like to know if you have any candy.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Threeflower.webp" + }, + "title": "Threeflower" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Springarden", + "page": 283, + "entries": [ + "Springarden is a sprawling, forested garden in the heart of the Springwood (a forest located somewhere on the Material Plane) and home to the Blossom Union, a group of druid-monks. It is a sacred, peaceful place which, through its entanglement with the Plane of Fey, exists in a perpetual springtime bloom. The air is sweet with the scent of new blossoms; a soft breeze rustles the leaves and creates pleasing, delicate ripples on the water's surface. In its remote, forested domain, Springarden is typically a destination for pilgrims of nature deities, those who seek sanctuary, and travellers seeking a hot spring in which to dip their toes.", + "Typically, the nature spirits that pervade the grounds have a calming effect on its inhabitants. However, of late, an aggressive creature has upset this perpetual tranquillity, turning the area into a ghost town.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Journey There", + "entries": [ + "Travelling along the forested road to Springarden, the party is likely to see examples of the magical influences permeating the woods. This journey is a good time to introduce the 'exploration' clues on pages 286 - 287. The environment is unique; you can use the following examples to illustrate this:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The further the party journeys into the woods, the less heed the plants seem to pay to the season in the rest of the world. The leaves shift from a dry autumn gold, to a deep, rich, summer green, before receding into buds and giving way to thick, pink blossoms.", + "Tiny, winged creatures leave trails of sparkling dust as they flit from toadstool to dewdrop, disappearing into tree trunks in a shower of sparkles.", + "A scurry of squirrels plays in the low-hanging bough of a tree. They have more eyes than one might expect and teleport from branch to branch as they chase one another. These are blink squirrels.", + "The deeper the player characters travel into the forest, the calmer they feel, and the more brilliant the sunsets become." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Springarden is remote, but the road is fairly well travelled and can take as long as you want. Three checks and one success using the {@table forest tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Forest} random encounters could narrate the party's journey, with each check taking a day. Try to avoid having the party enter the owlbear's lair while fatigued or low on resources." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/ZenMonastary_Spring_Night_Gridded.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "012", + "title": "The Shining Shrine", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 285, + "entries": [ + "Threeflower has stories collected from his sibling druid-monks to impart to the party. Whether in the Loot Tavern, or encountered as the party passes through the Springwood, Threeflower is more than willing to share these insights. Alternatively, you can divulge the clues through encounters with the strange environment en-route to Springarden. Each of the following clues lists ways in which you can hint at the owlbear's traits. The clues are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The owlbear is immune to radiant damage, deals radiant damage, and is healed by bright daylight; fighting it at night avoids this regeneration.", + "The owlbear protects itself within a bright cocoon of radiant energy when damaged.", + "Despite looking like one, the owlbear is not a beast and doesn't respond to magics that target them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Sunlight Metabolism", + "entries": [ + "This clue can be imparted by Threeflower directly, or gathered by the party examining Pyrax the fire druid. The key info is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The owlbear deals radiant damage and can blind.", + "The owlbear is immune to radiant damage and resistant to fire damage.", + "In bright, direct sunlight, the owlbear can heal itself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Threeflower", + "entries": [ + "Threeflower imparts the following information to the party:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "One of his siblings, Pyrax, a nonbinary lizardfolk druid specialising in the rejuvenation of forests through wildfire, unsuccessfully tried to oust the creature using their magic.", + "Despite landing a hefty blow, the creature seemed only mildly scorched.", + "When the creature moved into the daylight, its singed feathers grew back.", + "Pyrax had a feather belonging to the creature clutched in their hands when they were brought to the healer's hut. Threeflower can give the feather to the party." + ] + }, + "Read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Right, well. My sibling Pyrax, a fire druid, sent one of their flaming balls towards the beast as it snoozed, so they told me. And, well, they say they hit it right on\u2014it wasn't very agile, see\u2014but it barely scorched it. Just a few blackened feathers. Anyway, once it stepped into the light, the feathers fell out and new ones sprouted to take their place. Pyrax is still in a bad shape after the beast blasted them with that sun ray...\"", + "Threeflower sighs, pulling out a featherfrond. \"They had this feather clutched in their hand when they brought them to the infirmary.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "In Springarden, the fire druid, Pyrax, is in critical condition in the healer's hut. Threeflower persuades the resident healer to let the players investigate Pyrax, who is unconscious. Their eyes are milky white, their skin is red and blistered, and they clutch a purple feather in their hand. A successful {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}|VDC} Wisdom (Medicine) reveals the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Their eyes are milky white; they've been blinded.", + "Their skin is covered in horrific sunburn; they have suffered severe radiant damage.", + "The inside of Pyrax's hand, which grasped the feather, is entirely unburnt, indicating that the feather was plucked before they suffered the sunburn. However, the feather seems to have been completely unaffected by whatever caused radiant damage to Pyrax." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Experimentation", + "entries": [ + "If the party tries to damage the feather, you can reveal:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The feather is resistant to being burned and isn't damaged by radiant damage.", + "Any damage to the feather is healed when it is exposed to bright sunlight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 10.1. Unburnt Feather" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Constellation", + "entries": [ + "Depictions of the constellation that is the focus of the festival can be found everywhere: flyers, posters, tattoos, and face paint. Knowing the constellation is the key to releasing the suneater owlbear from its protective cocoon in wave 2.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constellation", + "entries": [ + "It is comprised of five different coloured stars: white, black, red, blue, and yellow, arranged in a cross. The largest star\u2014the gold one\u2014sits at the centre of the constellation. The black one is always above it (to the north), the red below it (to the south), white is on the left (to the west), and the blue to the right (east)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Threeflower", + "entries": [ + "Threeflower imparts the following information to the party:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Each year, there is a festival in Springarden that the younger folks call Feyfest.", + "A constellation of five stars forms overhead, the central star forms a cross with a constellation of four others.", + "The barrier between the two planes is weakened while this constellation is formed." + ] + }, + "You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Every year we celebrate the coming of the fey. When the stars align, the barrier is weakened and we celebrate with them in joyous mischief. You can see the constellation even now,\" he indicates to a cross of five stars in the sky, directly overhead. \"Yorith, the big yellow one in the middle moves west to east. Nagar is the black barely visible one above to the north. Sagin is the fierce red one to its south, Wiyfa\u2014the shimmering white one\u2014is on the west, and Bolubos is the pulsing blue one on the right there. I even have them tattooed,\" he says, showing the nape of his neck. His face takes a downcast, melancholy turn. \"This year the mischief has turned violent; the beast at the shrine is corrupting the festival.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Narrating that there is an image repeated over and over is a sure-fire way to catch your players attention and help them remember it when the coloured orbs appear in wave 2. Here are some examples of how you can narrate this repetitive image:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A flyer advertises the annual Feyfest, depicting a cross-like constellation of different coloured stars (this is a good time to give the handout to your players).", + "Children with painted faces provide a joyous counterpoint to the ambience of fear that is prevalent amongst the adults. They all have their faces painted: a gold nose, black forehead, red chin, white right cheek, and blue left cheek.", + "Threeflower has a small tattoo on the nape of his neck; five coloured orbs connected by thin black lines." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 10.2. Feyfest Flyer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Fey Nature", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear is a fey, not a beast. Preparing certain spells, like {@spell protection from evil and good} or {@spell magic circle}, will be very useful in the upcoming battle. The key info to impart is that:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Fey break through to the material plane in Springarden on a day-to-day basis, though they are all very small.", + "The owlbear isn't a beast, and can't be affected by any beast-targeting magic like {@spell dominate beast}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Threeflower", + "entries": [ + "Threeflower explains how Tiny fey creatures pass into the Material Plane at Springarden all the time. His blink squirrel friend, Moo, is one such creature. Unlike the normal animals of the forest, these fey creatures can't be so easily swayed with druidic magic.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Oh, this is my friend, Moo. Moo, people; people, Moo. Don't try to talk beast to him, it doesn't work\u2014he's a fey creature. Little fellows like him pop over from the Plane of Fey all the time in Springarden. 'The more fey you see, the closer to Springarden you be'.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "The closer to Springarden the party gets, the fewer beasts and the more fey are encountered. This can be revealed when a character tries to communicate with what they think is a beast (such as the fey blink squirrel). Asking around Springarden, you can reveal that Archdruid Xyxl (pronounced ZIX-ul), attempted to talk to and then charm the creature, but was sent running and suffered severe sunburn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 10.3. Blink Squirrels" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 288, + "entries": [ + "The upcoming encounter consists of three phases. In the first, the players simply contend with the owlbear. In the second, the players must arrange glowing orbs to solve the puzzle that unlocks the owlbear's radiant cocoon. The third phase starts when the owlbear enters its mythic state and summons a star that empowers it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Timing", + "entries": [ + "There is no downtime between the waves; they happen consecutively. The first wave ends when the owlbear is defeated and conjures its cocoon. The second wave ends when the cocoon is deactivated, releasing the owlbear, which enters its mythic state. The third wave ends when the owlbear in its mythic state is finally vanquished." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "If the party is getting the worst of it, Threeflower (a {@creature druid} with {@spell cure wounds} and {@spell healing word} prepared instead of {@spell speak with animals} and {@spell animal messenger}) morphs out of a flying form and casts a few crucial healing spells, before using Wild Shape and running away again. If running the hunt at 12th level, double his hit points so that he doesn't quickly die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Absent Caretakers", + "entries": [ + "While the party deals with the owlbear, Threeflower and the Blossom Union are busy containing the spread of the owlbear's rage to the other creatures of the Springwood." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Forceful Personality", + "entries": [ + "In the 7th and 12th level versions of this hunt, give the faerie-o'-fires and sunsprites a bonus to attack and damage rolls equal to the owlbear's Charisma modifier (+3 and +4, respectively)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suneater Owlbear's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Upon approaching the entrance to the garden-turned-lair, you can show the party Map 10.1. The Shining Shrine and read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foreboding emptiness of the garden ahead is juxtaposed with the melodious birdsong, sweet blossoms, and soft breeze that decorates the air. Grass-covered islands connected by bridges and stepping stones spring from the clear, turquoise waters, through which swim hundreds of orange and gold koi fish." + ] + }, + "If the party approach the shrine at night, you can read:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In the distance, in front of a small, moss-covered shrine, a mound of purple feathers lies, seemingly asleep. This gently snoring mass lies in the midst of a smorgasbord of half eaten carcasses and fish heads." + ] + }, + "If the party approach during the day, you can instead read:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In the distance, in front of a small, moss-covered shrine, a mound of purple feathers basks, maw agape, in the day's warm light. This unmoving mass sits in the midst of a smorgasbord of half eaten carcasses and fish heads." + ] + }, + "This area is the location for the following three-wave boss-battle. All locations on this map are part of the owlbear's lair.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "The lair has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings, Walls, & Floors", + "entries": [ + "The garden is open to the sky above. There are no walls and the floor is made of earth, occasionally paved with rock." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light", + "entries": [ + "The light depends on the time of day, but always has a pleasing golden quality to it, reminiscent of a sunset. It is dark at night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Atmosphere", + "entries": [ + "The air is warm, and a calm breeze wafts the perfume of the blossoms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Emotive Waters", + "entries": [ + "A creature other than the owlbear that enters the waters of the garden or starts its turn in them must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|11/14/16} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, if a creature rolled an even number, it is affected by the {@spell calm emotions} spell, suppressing the {@condition frightened} condition and causing the creature to become indifferent towards all creatures until the end of its next turn. On a failure, if the creature rolled an odd number, the creature is affected by the {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} until the end of its next turn, and uses its reaction to attack a randomly determined creature within range immediately after it fails the saving throw." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The shrine at the northern end of the garden contains many offerings, including some magic items ({@adventure see Treasure|HGtMH-TSS|5})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "So long as the owlbear is alive and within its lair, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2nd", + "11", + "+3", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "7th", + "14", + "+6", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12th", + "16", + "+8", + "17 (5d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions.", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the owlbear takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the same effect can't be used two rounds in a row:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rage.", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear's territorial rage affects all other creatures within the lair. Each creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack against a random creature within reach/range." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Disorienting Lights.", + "entries": [ + "Flares and sparkles erupt in a deluge, confusing and disorienting creatures in a 20-foot cube in the owlbear's lair. Each creature in the area other than the owlbear must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be affected by a disorienting madness per the {@spell confusion} spell until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summon Sunsprites.", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature sunsprite|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} appears next to each creature of the owlbear's choice that it can see and disappears on initiative count 20 of the following round. The sunsprites act on initiative count 10 of this round. They have an attack modifier equal to {@b {@footnote Vmod|+3/+6/+8|Vmod}}, the saving throw of their Death Burst is {@b {@footnote VDC|{@dc 11}/{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}|VDC}}, and both its attacks and Death Burst deal {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;5d6|Vdam}} radiant damage, instead of their normal statistics." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Sunbear", + "entries": [ + "This wave is on the easier side, and lulls the players into a false sense of security.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye Monster.", + "entries": [ + "If the owlbear is in dim light or darkness, it looks like floating eye tyrant, even to players with darkvision. If the owlbear is in bright light, or if a creature uses the Search action and succeeds on a {@dc 12} Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check, the owlbear's true form is revealed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The main enemy in this wave is the base form of the suneater owlbear.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 2", + "entries": [ + "At 2nd level, the wave 1 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature young suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 7", + "entries": [ + "At 7th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature adult suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)", + "1 {@creature faerie-o'-fire|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 2)", + "1 {@creature sunsprite|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 1/8)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 12", + "entries": [ + "At 12th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature ancient suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 13)", + "2 {@creature faerie-o'-fire|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|faerie-o'-fires} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear is wise, but not intelligent. It can't intuit who might be a good, low-Dexterity target for its Solar Beam, but it likes to avoid being outnumbered. The owlbear's pride, aggression, and territoriality counteract its well-developed hunting and survival instincts; it won't run, as it knows its mythic state (wave 3) scares most enemies off. This results in subpar tactics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It dashes rather than disengages.", + "It uses its Solar Beam action to affect the most targets, rather than the most vulnerable ones.", + "It tends to use its action to attack a target within easy reach, rather than move towards a more vulnerable target.", + "If it is cornered or outnumbered, it uses the bright light shed by the faerie-o'-fires to teleport towards isolated targets.", + "If the faerie-o'-fires are dead, it uses its Blinding Flash legendary action, before utilising its superior speed to escape and attack an isolated target." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Constellation", + "entries": [ + "Wave 2 is a puzzle. When the owlbear reaches 0 hit points, a bubble of protective energy\u2014a golden forcefield\u2014blossoms out from it before its mythic state triggers. As if in response, four orbs coalesce out of the air: one white, one black, one red, and one blue. These colours correspond to the constellation in {@adventure Clue 2|HGtMH-TSS|2|Clue 2: Constellation}.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A bright golden forcefield of energy blooms out from the owlbear, its motionless form a faint silhouette floating within the sphere. The air tingles with the scent of ozone as four glowing orbs coalesce around the now-calm garden. These smaller 1-foot-diameter orbs are each a different colour: one sparkles with a bright white light, a second swirls with fiery reds, a blue one pulses rhythmically, and the last is a dark black that drinks in the light of the others. They bob slowly, levitating in the air and swaying in the garden's calm gusts." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Solution", + "entries": [ + "These orbs can be physically pushed around by the player characters. When arranged around the owlbear in the same pattern as the constellation (black, north; blue, east; red, south; white, west), the owlbear's protective cocoon disappears and wave 2 ends." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the players take more than 1 hour to open the forcefield (for example, if they choose to short rest), the owlbear gains the benefits of a short rest, spending Hit Dice to regain hit points, and then emerges from its cocoon. Its mythic trait does not trigger. This means the player characters must fight the wave 1 owlbear again. If the owlbear is reduced to 0 hit points for a second time in this wave 1, its mythic trait triggers and wave 3 begins immediately." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Visceral Feedback", + "entries": [ + "Your players need to know what they're doing is right, and that dilly-dallying for too long will have consequences. If they don't bring the orbs closer, you can narrate the sphere growing brighter, and the owlbear within looking stronger and more robust. If the orbs are brought into the right place, you can narrate the sphere visibly dimming with each new orb.", + "You can also meta-game a little by telling the players that they are acting in real time. This helps maintain tension in the encounter, as your players know that there is some sort of time limit in play." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Forcefield & The Owlbear", + "entries": [ + "The forcefield lasts for 1 hour, during which the owlbear takes a short rest inside it. Nothing\u2014not creatures, physical objects, energy, or spell effects\u2014can pass through the barrier. While in the cocoon, the owlbear is {@condition incapacitated}, can't take lair actions, and has a speed of 0 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Solution: Brute Force", + "entries": [ + "If the party is struggling to figure out the puzzle, you can allow them to destroy the forcefield. The forcefield has AC 10, hit points equal to fifty times the average party level, and immunity to fire, poison, psychic, and radiant damage. If it reaches 0 hit points, wave 2 ends." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reflective Forcefield", + "entries": [ + "The forcefield retaliates whenever it is damaged. When the forcefield is hit by an attack or is damaged by a spell, the attacker or spellcaster takes {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;5d6|Vdam}} radiant damage as a crackling arc of radiant energy strikes the source of the attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Supernova", + "entries": [ + "When wave 2 ends, read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a ripping sound, the tang of ozone fills the air. The owlbear rears back on its hind legs, its face top-lit in terrifying shadows cast by the 5-foot-radius star that floats above its head. Its featherfronds erupt in a retina-searing burst of light that settles into twinkling crackles of radiant energy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Blinding Flash", + "entries": [ + "At the start of wave 3 (i.e. when the last orb is placed around the sphere in wave 2), the owlbear's mythic trait activates and it immediately uses its Blinding Flash legendary action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The owlbear emerges in its mythic form to defend its lair. The same stat block is used here as in wave 1, except now the owlbear's Supernova trait has been activated.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shambling Mound", + "entries": [ + "In the 7th- and 12th-level versions of this hunt, the owlbear's radiant energy also animates shambling mounds in locations of the GM's choice. These mounds are luminescent, shedding bright light in a {@b 20-foot radius} and dim light for an additional {@b 20 feet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 2", + "entries": [ + "At 2nd level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature young suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3 mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 7", + "entries": [ + "At 7th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature adult suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 9 mythic form)", + "1 {@creature shambling mound} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 12", + "entries": [ + "At 12th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature ancient suneater owlbear|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14 mythic form)", + "2 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "In this rage-filled state, any sense of self-preservation the owlbear might have had is gone. It seeks to blind and burn as many party members as possible. It uses the shambling mound's bright light to teleport into advantageous positions (if applicable) before using its Reflash and Refract mythic actions. Because of the sun that follows it, it can teleport to the shambling mound using its Sunstep legendary action from wherever it is." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Black Hole", + "entries": [ + "When the owlbear in its mythic state is finally defeated, it implodes into a 5-foot-diameter black hole. Each creature within 30 feet of the owlbear must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 11}/{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}|VDC} Strength saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;5d6|Vdam}} force damage and is pulled up to {@b 15 feet} towards the black hole's centre. A creature that is pulled into the black hole's space is teleported to a random location on the Plane of Fey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 292, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The rage-inducing properties of the water recede over the next 24 hours.", + "The party are deemed heroes of Springarden. A feast is held by the Blossom Union in the party's honour and they offer any one of the two magic items from within the shrine to the players.", + "While the party are considered heroes of Springarden, Xyxl grants the party free access to the spring and shows them the garden's teleportation circle.", + "If anything is taken from the shrine, Archdruid Xyxl casts {@spell locate object} to find the items. If a party member is caught red-handed, they are banished from Springarden unless they work as gardeners for a month as penance. They are no longer considered heroes of Springarden.", + "While the party are considered heroes of Springarden, they can request one casting of {@spell greater restoration} per day, if they provide the requisite diamonds, from Archdruid Xyxl.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quest Hook", + "entries": [ + "A baby suneater owlbear comes to the garden. It needs to be returned to its mother in the Plane of Fey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quest Hook", + "entries": [ + "A corner of Springarden has turned to autumn and is attacking people. The cause needs to be found and healed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "page": 0, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "At the Loot Tavern (or wherever else you should choose), Cacophonics the bard immediately questions the party for the story of their victory. Some time later he plays a song with the following lyrics:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The story begins at the festival", + "Where stars are all symmetrical", + "But a monster is its mimicked face", + "And anger it does bring.", + "Its nature is to steal the sun", + "And wish the night time not to come", + "Oh the wicked beast would fire its beam", + "And burn the skin of those who'd seen.", + "Some brave adventurers would cross its path", + "And hold their swords aloft", + "And once defeated they would find", + "The monster rose a final time", + "Defiant till its end.", + "Our travellers overcame the night", + "And brought the sunlight back to life", + "Our friends, we owe our world to you", + "You're heroes through and through." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Suneater}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Head_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 293, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Within the shrine are multiple art and religious objects, as well as the {@item Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@item ring of birdseye maple|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} magic items. The rarity of the bonze's bokken depends on the hunt's level. Taking any of these is considered stealing. Threeflower and his fellow siblings of the Blossom Union notice the lessening aggression of the Springwood's creatures and approach the shrine after approximately 30 minutes.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Shrine Valuables", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Art objects", + "Bonze's bokken rarity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2nd", + "{@dice 4d6} objects (25 gp each)", + "{@item Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (Uncommon)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Uncommon}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@dice 6d6} objects (50 gp each)", + "{@item Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (Rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Rare}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "{@dice 8d6} objects (100 gp each)", + "{@item Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (Very Rare)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Very Rare}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "Suneater owlbears have the following unique components, in addition to the normal components for a fey. One of the owlbear's suneater featherfronds has come perfectly loose and can be harvested with a DC of 0. The food component for the unique recipe is fey (suneater) flesh.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Suneater Owlbear's Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Flesh{@sup E} (∞)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Pouch of feathers (20)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Beak (1), featherfrond (10)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Sinew (10)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the suneater owlbear's unique monster components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Suneater Owlbear Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Suncatcher|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Rod, staff, or wand", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Required (Spellcaster)", + "Fey (suneater) beak", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "600 gp/2,300 gp/9,800 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Sunfeather Shroud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Required", + "Pouch of fey (suneater) feathers", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "500 gp/2,100 gp/9,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Sunwing Bow|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any bow)", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Optional", + "Fey (suneater) sinew", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "900 gp/2,300 gp/12,000 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Shining_Shrine/Suneater_Featherfrond.webp" + }, + "title": "Suneater Featherfrond" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-DAB", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 295, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i Dread and Breakfast}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 3, 8, or 13. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress one-third of the way to 4th level, one-quarter of the way to 9th level, or halfway to 14th level, respectively. The adventurers must find and end the menace causing a spate of disappearances within the Tanglepines, a shadowy, overgrown forest.", + "After finding the gory remains of several travellers and caravans, the party stumbles across a homely looking tavern. The tavern is, in fact, an enormous mimic: Dr. Stein's unscrupulous half-brother, Jonjo Starr. After dealing with the resident mimics and being shrunk down to the size of a gold coin, the party must choose to either destroy the congealed, mimified remains of Jonjo Starr, or perform a ritual to summon Dr. Stein to clean up the mess.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "The Tanglepines are a long stretch of dark, rootfilled woods. A narrow area in this forested expanse, known as the Neck, is the shortest route between two nearby trading hubs. Though Dr. Stein's experiments regularly escape his wizard's tower, his magical wards around this trading route redirect his chimeric creations, keeping trade flowing and the local nobility happy. However, trade caravans have been going missing of late and rumours abound of a deadly creature: the Tanglepine Terror.", + "Though everyone has heard of the infamous golemancer and progenitor of the school of biomancy, Dr. Francis Norman Stein, few are familiar with his half-brother, Jonjo Starr. Tired of relying on Stein's magical artifice to extend his life, Jonjo decided to put his limited wizardly expertise to the test and pursue a path towards lichdom. While house-sitting in Stein's wizard tower, Jonjo took the opportunity to create his phylactery using his favourite, perpetually-refilling amphora. Unfortunately, he confused a mimic with this vessel and the ritual went awry, dragging the biomancy-infused wizard tower into a maelstrom of magic.", + "This bizarre combination of biomantically altered humanoid-mimic now roams the forest, feasting on unwitting travellers as a shapeshifting building: the Tanglepine Terror. Due to Jonjo's shared genetic heritage with Stein, the Terror is immune to the doctor's wards and has been preying on creatures in and around the Neck.", + "After one too many caravans failed to emerge from the Neck, Dr. Stein has come under pressure from the local trade magnates and has requested Heliana's help in ridding the forest of the Terror. In addition, he asks for help in finding his half-brother and home, which he appears to have misplaced (his memory isn't what it used to be). Unbeknownst to Stein, the two events are linked and the party will have a choice as to how the hunt concludes: can Jonjo be saved or must the menace be put down!?", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Future Hooks: Dr. Stein", + "entries": [ + "Though not explored in this hunt, the inventions of Dr. Stein can be found plaguing many towns, regions, and biomes. Feel free to use Stein as the (ignorant and inadvertent) cause of any chimeric menace or monstrous pest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the hunt breakdown:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The Tanglepine Terror, a tavern mimic that takes the form of a homely tavern." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "To consume enough creatures to sustain itself. Jonjo Starr previously wanted to become a lich and gain immortality." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "Several dozen travellers have gone missing (and been eaten by the tavern). In addition, Dr. Stein's tower, along with his half-brother, Jonjo, are also missing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Deep in the Tanglepines, a gloomy, dense forest. When it gets hungry, it positions itself at conspicuous crossroads in the Neck, where travellers may be tempted to take a rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "Two seemingly disconnected events in the same location can be a tempting prospect for most parties; who doesn't like to be efficient when adventuring?", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: Moving House", + "entries": [ + "Dr. Stein has lost his tower, along with his half-brother, Jonjo Starr. {@i \"Houses don't typically just disappear. In fact, the term 'moving house' is quite a misnomer when you think about it,\"} says Dr. Stein to any who will listen. {@i \"Well, it's possible the latent biomantic magic caused the stones to gain sentience and wander off, or maybe my memory isn't what it used to be, but I can't find my tower anywhere. Or my half-brother. Mum will go mad, if I ever re-animate her...\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Lost in the Woods", + "entries": [ + "Travellers have been going missing in the Tanglepines. As patron of the woods, Stein feels responsible for the protection of those that travel through it. It wouldn't be unusual for one of his inventions to have escaped again... The travellers' belongings are often entirely untouched, ruling out bandits or robbery. It's likely that it's some sort of hunting predator that needs to become a monster hunter's prey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Patron of the Pines", + "entries": [ + "As the shortest route between nearby trading hubs, safe passage through the Tanglepines has become an economic necessity. Local nobility put up with Stein's eccentric ways so long as the trade route was kept clear. Now that whatever magic he previously relied upon has obviously failed, they're putting pressure on him to clear it up or clear out. In response, he offers a hearty reward to any who can kill the Tanglepine Terror." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dr. Stein", + "entries": [ + "This infamous biomancy wizard is now more arcanomechanical life-support system than flesh. As Patron of the Pines, Stein acts as the party's liaison for the quest hooks above. In addition, he provides them with a small painting of his half-brother and a blob of biomatter, a magical device that allows the party to establish a transponder to which Stein can rapidly teleport. He shows them how to activate it, a process which takes just short of twenty seconds, and states that this is only to be used if they find his tower or his half-brother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "Gold", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + "" + ], + [ + "Hunt Level", + "Restoring Safety to the Neck", + "Finding Stein's Brother", + "XP{@sup *}" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "250 gp", + "125 gp", + "600" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1,250 gp", + "550 gp", + "3,900" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3,500 gp", + "1,500 gp", + "10,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Tanglepines", + "page": 296, + "entries": [ + "Once a rich source of ruler-straight lumber, the conifers of this forest have become gnarled and twisted over the years. The cause of this change is, of course, Dr Stein. Biomantic magic seeping from his laboratory acted to accelerate the {@i \"perfectly-normal natural selection that would have occurred anyway.\"} As lumberjacks seek only the straightest timbers to fell, it is the more twisted trees that would survive to propagate, producing more twisted offspring. What Stein articulately fails to mention is that this should happen between generations; the trees shouldn't be choosing to change their morphology in an act of defiance!", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Finding the Tanglepine Terror isn't particularly difficult; meandering back and forth across the Neck, a half-day's journey, will eventually bring any travellers into contact with it. The trick is identifying what the Terror is and reaching it before it eats anyone else. The Terror is clever enough to retreat away from the Neck while it digests and assimilates its latest prey. To this end, you can present the party with a choice: patrol the main trade route of the Neck, or venture into the deep of the forest.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Neck", + "entries": [ + "If the party stays in the Neck, they need four Tracking checks and zero successes. Failed checks don't result in any random encounters; the Neck's magic and reputation precludes hostile encounters. However, to up the ante, whenever a Tracking check is failed, you can have an interaction with some other traveller who mentions another group having disappeared." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Deep", + "entries": [ + "If the party strays away from the Neck into the deep of the Tanglepines, they need two checks and two successes. The size of the Terror and the density of the woodland makes its tracks fairly obvious; Tracking checks made away from the Neck have {@b advantage}. Regardless of whether the Tracking check is a failure or not, the party has a hostile encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + "You can unveil the clues in the Know Thy Enemy section after the third tracking check (if the adventurers explore the Neck) or after the first success (if they explore the Deep). You can use the random encounters from the {@table forest tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Forest}. Each Tracking check is suggested to take one day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unique Flora & Fauna", + "entries": [ + "The Tanglepines are home to all manner of Stein's experiments. Let your imagination run wild: if a unique chimaera of different beasts could be conceived, it probably exists in the Tanglepines. Here are some examples:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owlboars", + "entries": [ + "{@i Wizarding Weekly}, the premier monthly wizarding newspaper (they miss a lot of deadlines) did a feature on 'Owlbears'. An apparently accidental fusion of mammal and bird, it went on to flourish in the wild forests of the world. Not to be outdone, Dr. Stein attempted to recreate the feat. Unfortunately, words were never his strong suit; the letters always got mixed around. Thus, the owlboar was born.", + "Aggressive from birth, owlboars get no less combative as they age. The owlboar is amongst the few flying species that dive at their targets with the intention of hitting them head first, a strategy that might prove fatal to both parties, if not for the owlboar's thick, muscular neck." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Frorpion", + "entries": [ + "No phylum is safe from Dr. Francis Norman Stein. Adored by chefs, deplored by fisherfolk, the half-frog-half-scorpion is as deadly as it is tasty. This amphibisect is widely regarded as Dr. Stein's second most irritating creation, after the overly-territorial owlboar. While its muscular hind legs\u2014a delicacy in many locales\u2014are a plyometric masterpiece, its barbed, prehensile tongue is the real danger and the downfall of many a waterman. With grasping pincers, a potent venom, and corrosive stomach acid, little trace is left of those that encounter a frorpion unprepared." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Changeberry", + "entries": [ + "This colourful shrub can be spotted in the Tanglepines' undergrowth. Its golden, plum-sized fruit continuously matures year-round and has a unique property: its taste can't be predicted. For this reason, {@i Auranus variflava} has become known as the \"Every Flavoured Berry Bush\", and eating the fruit is a popular dare amongst teenagers that live close to the Tanglepines. At least... it's popular until it's not." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Frorpion.webp" + }, + "title": "Frorpion" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Owlboar.webp" + }, + "title": "Owlboar" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 298, + "entries": [ + "While searching the Tanglepines, the party can come across one or more clearings with various clues: the remains of the Terror's meals (a pile of bones and metal), a confusing set of footprints, and a survivor: Guthric, a caravaneer's apprentice. Investigating these and talking to Guthric can divulge the following information about the Terror:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The mimic deals acid damage.", + "It is a shape-changing building, a mimic.", + "Stein's wards keep it from being damaged from the exterior; it must be entered to be fought. Once inside, anything can be targeted to harm the tavern mimic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clearings", + "entries": [ + "If running this hunt as a one-shot, you can choose to show all the clues in a single clearing, reading or paraphrasing the read-aloud opposite. Otherwise, for a longer build up, you can split the clues between clearings encountered during each Tracking check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Arriving in a clearing, you observe three things: a roughly rectangular outline in the dirt, a pile of bleached bones and shiny metal, and a patch of burned and blackened earth. A loaded cart sits under the canopy of the surrounding trees, its harness splintered and broken. A 40-foot-wide path of trampled ground leads off into the forest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Acid", + "entries": [ + "The Tanglepine Terror consumes those who enter it, amputating their feet and dissolving their flesh to fuel its quest for immortality. The pile of bones and metal is its excrement, inorganic solids that it can't digest. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence (Nature) check identifies the bleaching on the bones and the tarnish-free metal to be products of acid damage. In addition, a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals that the pile doesn't contain any bones from the ankle downwards (the feet and ankles of all the creatures were amputated and used to move the Terror).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 11 .1. Scat" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Mimic Tavern", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Tanglepine Terror is a mimic that takes the shape of a warm and inviting tavern. When it moves, it sprouts hundreds of mismatched feet, trampling undergrowth and toppling trees.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Footprints", + "entries": [ + "Around the edge of the clearing are hundreds of footprints, all facing outwards, away from the bones. Tracing the line of the footprints reveals a rectangular perimeter, around 100 feet by 40 feet. The footprints are each obviously unique: some are small, others large, some have claws, others look to be webbed. A successful {@dc 14} Wisdom (Survival) check identifies that the footprints are all humanoid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 11 .2. Footprints" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Warded", + "entries": [ + "Dr. Stein placed multiple arcane wards on his wizard's tower. Some prevent erosion, others hinder thieves, and a few make it smell nice. The sum of these effects is that the tower, and now the Tanglepine Terror, is functionally immune to being attacked from the outside. It must be entered to be defeated.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Guthric", + "entries": [ + "Guthric (LG male human {@creature commoner}) hides behind a cart in one of the clearings. He is scared and alone, despite displaying an outwardly stoic demeanour. His presence is detected by creatures with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher. He approaches the party if he overhears them talking about tracking a monster, eager to impart his experience.", + "Guthric's caravaneer master, an elf named Scilva, never paid for Guthric or the guards to sleep in any inns, including the one the caravan stopped by last night. Accordingly, he was sleeping outside with his colleagues when the screams started in the tavern. The guards ran inside, but never emerged, and when Guthric threw a bottle of alchemist's fire at the building, it was deflected to one side, causing the patch of burned and blackened ground. Before the curtains were drawn, all Guthric could see were shapes swinging weapons at the walls and furniture." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 11.3. Warded Exterior" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 301, + "entries": [ + "This hunt is a bit different. Instead of fighting the creature in its lair, the tavern mimic is its own lair. The party can only harm the tavern mimic by entering it and fighting it from within.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Inside the Belly of the Beast", + "entries": [ + "There are two types of creatures that can be targeted by the player characters inside the tavern mimic: the smaller mimic creatures ({@creature swarm of baby mimics|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarms of baby mimics}, {@creature mimic||mimics}, and {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mirrormics}) and the tavern itself. The patrons, walls, furniture, and floor are all part of the tavern mimic; treat them as having an AC and saving throw modifiers equal to the relevant tavern mimic stat block ({@adventure see wave 3|HGtMH-DAB|3|Wave 3: Jonjo Starr}). The tavern mimic automatically fails Dexterity saving throws. For ongoing effects that trigger when a creature \"starts its turn in the area\" or likewise, treat the tavern mimic as having an initiative count of 0." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Waves", + "entries": [ + "A wave ends when the party has dealt a combined amount of damage to the tavern or its mimic inhabitants (see Wave Damage Thresholds table). Be sure to keep track of this." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Effects", + "entries": [ + "Areas of effect and ongoing damage effects count towards the wave damage threshold in a slightly different manner: only one instance of the damage dealt by an effect per round is added to the total. This is either the first instance, or, if multiple creatures are affected simultaneously, the highest damage. For example, if a character casts {@spell fireball} on a chair-mimic, it would also target the ground beneath the mimic. The tavern mimic automatically fails Dexterity saving throws, so the full damage of the fireball would be counted towards the threshold, even if the chair-mimic succeeded on its saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wave Damage Thresholds", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Wave 1", + "Wave 2" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "90", + "180" + ], + [ + "8th", + "230", + "460" + ], + [ + "13th", + "350", + "700" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Tavern's Domain", + "entries": [ + "Tavern mimics set up shop along busy trade routes, at well-travelled crossroads, or in mountain passes where no other respite is available. Benign tavern mimics often become recognised features in the landscape, while more hostile tavern mimics move frequently, lest their malevolent existence is discovered.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the tavern mimic's favourite spot (e.g., its preferred crossroads) has the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trampled Terrain", + "entries": [ + "Trampled ground consisting of hundreds of unique footprints can be found criss-crossing the region. Tracking checks that aim to follow footprints other than the tavern mimic's have {@b disadvantage}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bleached Bones", + "entries": [ + "Piles of bleached bones and inorganic matter, such as coins and gemstones, can be found in small piles in the region. Sometimes, gold coins among these caches are mimic eggs (see {@creature swarm of baby mimics|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Odd Stories", + "entries": [ + "Folks that have travelled through the region often inadvertently take shelter inside the mimic. They tell tales of strange proprietors and bartenders that communicate with one another without talking, of especially comfortable beds, and of fellow travellers that \"leave before the crack of dawn\" and are never seen again." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "At any time during the battle, an {@creature owl} animal messenger belonging to Dr. Stein can fall down the tavern's chimney, before distributing {@item potion of healing} (normal, {@item potion of greater healing|DMG|greater}, or {@item potion of superior healing|DMG|supirior} at 3rd, 8th, or 13th level, respectively) to any number of party members and exploding in a puff of feathers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "A tavern mimic's lair is its internal biosphere. While the tavern mimic lives, it can take the following lair actions. The saving throw DC and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt, as shown in the following table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "12", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "8th", + "14", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "13th", + "16", + "14 (4d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your hunt level so you don't have to keep flicking back and forth!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/The_Tavern.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "011", + "title": "The Tavern", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the tavern mimic takes one of the following lair actions; the mimic can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drool", + "entries": [ + "The tavern mimic secretes acid from a part of its ceiling in a {@b 30-foot square}. Each creature directly under the area must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@b {@damage 1d6;2d6;4d6|Vdam}} acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Peristalsis", + "entries": [ + "A wave shudders through the tavern mimic as its hidden musculature contracts. Each non-mimic creature in the tavern must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature is pushed 15 feet in a direction of the tavern mimic's choice, where it falls {@condition prone} and takes {@b {@damage 1d6;2d6;4d6|Vdam}} bludgeoning damage. On a success, it is moved 5 feet in a direction of the tavern mimic's choice, takes no damage, and doesn't fall {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sink", + "entries": [ + "A {@b 10-foot square} of the tavern mimic's floor becomes incredibly soft and sticky for the next minute. Each creature on the floor in the area, or that enters the area for the first time on its turn, must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained}. A creature that ends its turn while {@condition restrained} in this way sinks 2 feet into the tavern's floor and takes {@b {@damage 1d6;2d6;4d6|Vdam}} acid damage. A creature that sinks below its height can't breathe.", + "A creature within 5 feet of a creature {@condition restrained} in this way, including the {@condition restrained} creature, can make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Strength check, freeing the stuck creature and pulling it to the nearest non-sinking area on a success. The area is difficult terrain for all non-mimic creatures until the tavern mimic finishes a short or long rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Tanglepines_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Tavern", + "entries": [ + "When the party finally finds the tavern (after their fourth Tracking check in the Neck, or their second successful check in the Deep), it isn't immediately obvious that it is a mimic. Inside is a warm, inviting light, and the sound of mirth and laughter. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The sound of laughter and merriment echoes from a warmly lit wooden building in a forest clearing ahead. The shapes of cavorting drinkers can be observed, silhouetted through the sackcloth curtains inside the inn. Hundreds of differing footprints lead right up to the building's walls, where they suddenly stop." + ] + }, + "When the party enters the tavern, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The dozen or so patrons of this tavern look to be having a rip roaring time as a smokeless fire burns in a hearth, a pot of something astringent bubbling over it. Despite the fire, the air is cold and stale. {@i \"Ah, new customers!\"} says the landlady from behind the bar, lifting enough filled tankards up to the bar's countertop for the entire party in an impossible display of digital strength and dexterity. \"First one's on the house!\" she exclaims, fixing them with an unblinking smile." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Tankards", + "entries": [ + "The tankards are filled with acid, not beer, and a character that drinks from it takes {@b {@damage 1d4;2d4;3d6|Vdam}} acid damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Something's Wrong", + "entries": [ + "After the party enters, a patron shuts the door, which seals shut. Shortly after this, the player character with the highest passive {@b Wisdom (Perception)} score notices an eye appear in a wall, and then disappear. The character with the highest passive {@b Wisdom (Insight)} score notices that all the patrons have the same fixed smile, tone of voice, and pattern of speech. A minute after this, the character with the highest passive {@b Intelligence (Investigation)} score notices that everyone seems to be repeating the same gestures and phrases, as if in a loop. Investigating the fire reveals that it produces no heat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Furniture", + "entries": [ + "If the player characters act in a hostile manner or try to leave the tavern, the smaller mimics inside the building attack them. Use Map 11.1. The Tavern.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Waiting Outside.", + "entries": [ + "After the door has sealed itself shut, a creature that touches the tavern from the outside must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Strength saving throw or be sucked inside the tavern." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are smaller mimics inside the tavern:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 3", + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature mimic} (CR 2)", + "2 {@creature swarm of baby mimics|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR ½)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 8", + "entries": [ + "At 8th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "3 {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 2)", + "3 {@creature swarm of baby mimics|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR ½)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "4 {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mirrormics} (CR 6)", + "6 {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The mimics always try to take advantage of their traits by first hitting a creature with a pseudopod attack, subjecting it to their Adhesive trait, and then trying to bite the target (hopefully with advantage, thanks to their Grappler trait). The mirrormics position themselves to target as many creatures as possible with their Distort action, and favour targeting creatures that look away with their pseudopod and bite attacks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Shrink", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 after the damage threshold for wave 1 is reached, any remaining mimic creatures merge with the tavern and are no longer part of the encounter. The tavern mimic shrinks the adventurers and their equipment to be 2 inches tall and transports them onto a table it produces. Baby mimics\u2014forks, coins, and other table-top paraphernalia\u2014assail the player characters. Use Map 11.2. Dinner Table. Due to the change in size, these baby mimics have statistics equivalent to their bigger cousins (use the stated statistics in Enemies, below, but flavour them as baby mimics). Relative to the adventurers' size, the table is 100 feet tall and the purple goo, which is difficult terrain, is 2 feet deep.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a lurch, a long table sprouts out of the floor and a bizarre feeling of vertigo takes over each of you. Everything looms larger as you realise you've been shrunk! The table's various accoutrements stir, small pseudopods drawing them closer!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 2, the enemies are baby mimics with the stat blocks of their larger cousins, mimics and mirrormics.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 3", + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "4 low-threat {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 1; half their normal hit point maximum)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 8", + "entries": [ + "At 8th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "5 high-threat {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 3; 100 hit points, speed of {@b 30 feet}, {@b +7} attack modifier and a new action: {@b \"Multiattack}. The mimic makes two attacks: one with its Pseudopod and one with its Bite.\")", + "2 {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "4 {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mirrormics} (CR 6)", + "3 high-threat {@creature mimic||mimics} (CR 3; see above)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The mimics surround the player characters and quickly close in. As in the previous wave, the mimics use their pseudopodia first before resorting to their bite. The mirrormics precede this by using their Distort action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Baby_Mimics_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Dinner_Table.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "014", + "title": "Dinner Table", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Jonjo Starr", + "entries": [ + "When the damage threshold of wave 2 is reached, the table disappears and the players return to normal size. The players return to Map 11.1. The Tavern. That's when Jonjo Starr materialises out of one of the tavern walls, and the final fight begins. You can read the following to narrate the end of the second wave:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the world seems to shrink around you, a humanoid figure extrudes itself from the wall of the tavern. Webs of pale lilac filaments stretch taut as the discoloured but unmistakeable face of Jonjo Starr looms over you. The building shudders with his hoarse voice: \"You're proving to be quite the nuisance...\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Blob of Biomatter", + "entries": [ + "The party has a choice. They can defeat Jonjo's tavern mimic form through combat, or summon Stein using the {@i blob of biomatter} they were given earlier. To activate the blob, one creature must use its action to manipulate it each round. On initiative count 0 of the third round this action is taken, Dr. Stein appears and traps his brother-tavern mimic in a magical locket around his neck, returning the party to the forest outside." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Central Nervous System", + "entries": [ + "Jonjo Starr is the central nervous system of this tavern mimic. As per usual, any damage dealt to the central nervous system is transferred to the tavern mimic. In addition, if the nervous system takes damage, it takes additional psychic damage (see statistics, pages 575 - 577)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 3, the enemy is the tavern mimic, Jonjo Starr, and some mimic allies.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 3", + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature emaciated tavern mimic brain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3)", + "1 low-threat {@creature mimic} (CR 1; half normal hit point maximum)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 8", + "entries": [ + "At 8th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tavern mimic brain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 9)", + "1 {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature nourished tavern mimic brain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 15)", + "2 {@creature mirrormic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mirrormics} (CR 6)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Interior_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The mimic uses its lair and legendary actions to control the battlefield, grouping player characters before unleashing devastating area of effect attacks. The first step is to restrain or knock prone creatures using the Sink or Peristalsis lair actions. The second step is to cast a spell with a Dexterity saving throw like the {@spell mortiferous pulse|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@spell acid rain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spells, or the Drool lair action. The mimic reserves its reactions to counter spellcasters using its {@spell zippit!|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell, raise its AC with the {@spell shield} spell, or teleport away from melee attackers with its Central Nervous System reaction." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Digestif", + "entries": [ + "If you're running a one-shot, there might not be much point in continuing the game after the epic boss battle. Instead, you can use this optional ending to give an even-more-climactic conclusion to the hunt. If the party resolves the situation 'peacefully' by summoning Stein, you can describe it as only the Jonjo Starr portion of the mimic being trapped in the locket; the party still has to escape from the tavern. When the mimic is slain, or when Stein captures his half-brother, the tavern begins to implode:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a sound like a hundred wet farts, the structure of the tavern begins to fold in on itself, squeezing the air through the flapping doors that flutter loosely in their frames. Astringent gases bubble out of the floor, filling the room with a stinging humidity. The floor compresses under the weight of your footsteps, making movement almost impossible. A yellow liquid begins filling the room at an alarming rate as the furniture turns into shapeless mush." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mechanics", + "entries": [ + "The tavern becomes difficult terrain and, at initiative count 0 of each round, the tavern fills with 1 foot of potent acid. Each creature still in the tavern at initiative count 0 takes {@b {@damage 1d6;2d6;4d6|Vdam}} acid damage for each foot of acid in the tavern. At the start of each creature's turn, it must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|12/14/16} Strength saving throw or fall {@condition prone} and have its speed reduced to {@b 0 feet} until the start of its next turn. At the end of the 3rd round after the tavern mimic is defeated, the structure entirely collapses and stops filling with acid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 308, + "entries": [ + "Here are some possible outcomes of the hunt:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The surrounding nobles don't grant Stein planning permission for a new tower and he seeks more isolated lands where his creations won't cause so much havoc.", + "With Stein gone, his wards eventually give way and the Neck becomes too dangerous! Alternative transport, such as airships and an underground 'locomotive', are developed by Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.", + "In addition, there are plenty of escort opportunities for a party of mercenaries, as well as hunt contracts for the deadly chimeras of the Tanglepines.", + "Stein pays the agreed compensation and, if his half-brother is saved, offers to teach any wizard in the party one biomancy spell free of charge (see Appendix B).", + "Stein's mimic and chimeric creations spread across the lands. Feel free to make new monsters by giving features of beasts and monstrosities to other creatures!", + "Baby mimics in the form of gold coins disperse themselves, courtesy of the traders and scavengers who pass through the Tanglepines. Occasionally, when a party member tries to pay for something, they get bitten by one of the coins and take 1 piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Mawling_Maul_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Mawling Maul" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "When the party returns to the Loot Tavern, the resident bard, Cacophonics, badgers the party for details of their hunt. Upon hearing the tale of the tavern he becomes very quiet and isn't seen for a few days, as he investigates the Loot Tavern for signs of mimicry. Eventually, he appears back on stage with the following song:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This tale begins amongst the trees", + "Our heroes travel peacefully", + "But there's no others to be seen", + "And then appears a tavern", + "They're cautious so they enter slow", + "The tavern puts on quite a show", + "But something feels wrong down below", + "The monster has tempted them in", + "The building starts to move and quake", + "The monster's belly is awake", + "Our heroes must fight to escape", + "But what can they do to attack", + "The ceiling starts by raining down", + "And everything seems larger now", + "They draw their weapons navigate", + "And fight through this shapeshifting monster", + "Our friends have shown their bravest side", + "Battled monsters from inside", + "Courageous til the end of fight", + "And so ends this tale of the tavern" + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/TavernMimic}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Headbanger_Lute_Uncommon.webp" + }, + "title": "Headbanger Lute" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 309, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "In the remains of the tavern mimic is a variety of bright and shiny coins, as well as a number of preserved monster components (GM's choice).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tavern Treasure", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Coins", + "Monster Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "{@dice 3d6} x 50 gp", + "2 + frail essence" + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@dice 3d6} x 100 gp", + "3 + robust essence" + ], + [ + "13th", + "{@dice 3d6} x 200 gp", + "4 + potent essence" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Mimickey.webp" + }, + "title": "Mimickey" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The tavern mimic has the following unique components, in addition to ones normal for a monstrosity. In the remains of the tavern mimic is a mimickey, which requires only harvesting supplies to preserve (if you use that optional rule), and can be socketed on any held or worn item. The food component for the unique recipe is monstrosity (tavern mimic) tongue (flesh).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tavern Mimic Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "10", + "Pouch of teeth (∞)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Tongue{@sup E} (2), stomach (4)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain (1), skin (5)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the tavern mimic's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tavern Mimic Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup **}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Breastplank|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Armour (breastplate, half plate, or plate)", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Required", + "Monstrosity (tavern mimic) skin", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "1,200 gp/3,200 gp/11,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Headbanger Lute|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Club or greatclub", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Monstrosity (tavern mimic) stomach", + "Frail/Potent", + "800 gp/9,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Mawling Maul|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any hammer*)", + "Uncommon/Rare", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of monstrosity (tavern mimic) teeth", + "Frail/Robust", + "650 gp/1,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Spelleater Tome|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Rare", + "Required", + "Monstrosity (tavern mimic) brain", + "Frail/Robust", + "850 gp/2,700 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes club, greatclub, light hammer, mace, maul, and warhammer.", + "** This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Tavern_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Like all mimics, tavern mimics lay eggs. These baby mimics have a limited number of forms they can take, and often appear as a pile of gold coins. This coin form is, in fact, their dispersal strategy. Mixed into a traveller's purse, a baby mimic can quickly find itself miles from home, and able to feed on the fingertips of consumers and pickpockets alike. Like the common cuckoo bird, a baby mimic will often push normal coins and other baby mimics out of a purse to ensure it is more likely to be spent." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Camping Enthusiast" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dread_and_Breakfast/Door_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-RoI", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 313, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i Reign of Iron}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 3, 9, or 16. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress halfway to 4th level, one-third of the way to 10th level, or two-thirds of the way to 17th level. The adventurers must end the havoc caused by a rare, magnetic dragon that is accused of stealing everything made of iron.", + "After searching for clues about this dragon, the hunt culminates in a three-wave boss battle, with a possible non-combat solution. This battle is deadly and uses the party's entire daily XP budget. A party well-equipped for an extended fight, as well as means of dealing fire damage and restricting aerial movement, will be imperative on this monster hunt.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "Years ago, Haemspire Peak was home to the Order of Haem, a hermitage for holy monks led by the magnetite dragon Lorhaem the Even and her offspring. This monastic order kept to themselves, unconcerned with the world and its wars, land grabs, and greed. Their tenet was a simple one: to maintain the Material Plane's neutrality in the eternal fight between the heavens and the hells.", + "This order was broken when Volrak the Arrogant, an immense red dragon, laid waste to the mountaintop, destroying most of the monastery and slaying Lorhaem, who fought to ensure her offsprings' escape. In the melee, Lorhaem dealt Volrak a crippling injury. After Volrak's maiming, he became manipulative, cultivating a tribe of kobold followers whom he forced to plunder the environs.", + "Years later, in the weeks leading up to this quest, Torhaem, one of the offspring Lorhaem sacrificed herself to save, returned to her mountain birthplace, ousting the indolent Volrak. In the battle, Volrak broke Torhaem's horn, causing her magnetic properties to become erratic. As Torhaem flew low over the countryside looking for her missing horn, she was drawn to Redriver, a small mining town. Passing over the settlement, a torrent of tools and weapons shot towards her, attracted by the erratic magnetic fields she generated. With each passing, more and more tools stabbed at her, until she was forced to retreat.", + "Rumours abound amongst Redriver's townsfolk, but the general consensus is that Torhaem is stealing the tools on purpose in order to stop mining in the mountain and get rid of the settlement. Torhaem, on the other hand, believes that she is being shot at each time she passes over the town out of some enmity towards dragons. If the horn can be returned, Torhaem's control of her magnetic powers are restored, allowing her to release the tools currently stuck on her crown. Torhaem can then be convinced of the misunderstanding, and the tools can be returned to the townsfolk.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Haemspire_Peak_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Monestary_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to remember:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem the magnetite dragon and her armoury of animated metal objects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem is searching for the broken piece of her horn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "In her search for the horn, Torhaem's magnetic powers have resulted in the weapons and tools from Redriver shooting towards her and lodging themselves in her crown, where they remain. She has mistaken this for an attack against her and retaliated, destroying some homes in the process." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem's realm is a lone, snow-capped mountain: Haemspire Peak. Her lair comprises an old monastery and cave complex near the mountain's summit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "Coaxing your party to ascend a mountain can seem like an uphill battle! If the promise of a dragon's hoard doesn't tickle your players' fancy, there's always saving the local populace from the tyranny of dragons. Feel free to use as many of the following hooks as necessary to get the party to bite! Hjelma (LG female dwarven scout), acts as the main quest-giving NPC for this hunt.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: A Unique Drake", + "entries": [ + "Hjelma regales a nearby group of patrons with tales of a dragon that carries a crown of swords, never flaps its wings, and that rips pickaxes from the hands of working miners from a hundred paces away. This piques L'Arsène Upin's* interest who begins hypothesising about all manner of magical artifacts that could be made from superconducting magnets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: The Tyrant's Toll", + "entries": [ + "The people of Redriver no longer have the tools to work and their once-affluent economy is now stalling. A tyrannical dragon is stealing their tools and weapons in mocking flybys, and the townsfolk have clubbed together to hire a group of adventurers to put an end to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: A Dragon's Hoard", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a wanted poster on a noticeboard in an adventurer's guildhall, town square, or on Heliana's job board in the Loot Tavern itself. In addition to monetary rewards (see the table below), tales tell of a huge hoard that once belonged to a red dragon atop Haemspire Peak." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "375 gp", + "900" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2,300 gp", + "5,500" + ], + [ + "16th", + "7,750 gp", + "20,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hjelma", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A hunter and trapper, Hjelma (pronounced h-YEL-ma) is a dwarf well-adapted to cold mountain terrain. She has a dry, sarcastic wit and a flair for storytelling. She can be found regaling tavern patrons with tales of beasts from the icy tundra, often in exchange for free drinks \"just to warm her toes\".", + "Hjelma suspects that the iridescent grey shard she carries is connected to Torhaem, but not that it is actually Torhaem's horn. For this reason, she refers to it as a 'shard', a term her people use for the pieces of similar-looking metal that protrude from the ground around Haemspire Peak and Redriver. In Redriver, the shard seemed to rotate of its own accord. However, the further Hjelma has travelled from Redriver, the more it has remained stationary, always pointing in the same direction: towards Haemspire. Unbeknownst to Hjelma, the shard always points towards Torhaem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Hjelma.webp" + }, + "title": "Hjelma" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hjelma", + "entries": [ + "{@i Humanoid (dwarf), trapper, she/her}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Sarcastic, dry, enjoys storytelling." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Long, braided grey hair, weathered face, dressed in leathers and furs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "Prosperity for Redriver, so that the beer is good and people buy her furs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Being recalled by her clan and leaving her life in the wilds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I shot an albino tiger in the knee and sold its flawless pelt for a pretty penny!" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 316, + "entries": [ + "Hjelma has some of her own insights into how the dragon operates. Whether in the Loot Tavern, or encountered as the party passes through Redriver, Hjelma is more than willing to share these insights. Alternatively, you can divulge the clues through interactions with the strange environment en-route to the dragon's lair. Each of the following clues lists ways in which you can hint at the dragon's traits.", + "The clues are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The dragon is magnetic; it can attract or repulse iron and steel.", + "Heating up the dragon causes it to lose its power of flight.", + "The dragon has been damaged and is missing its horn. The horn always points in the same direction: towards Torhaem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Magnetism", + "entries": [ + "The dragon can manipulate magnetic fields to control iron and steel. Weapons made of such metals are less effective against the dragon and anyone wearing ferrous armour has difficulty moving in the dragon's vicinity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hjelma", + "entries": [ + "Hjelma has the shard stored within a hefty chest plated in an iron mesh. She suspects it's a part of the dragon, but not necessarily that it is a horn. With a degree of difficulty, she pulls the horn out of the chest. Immediately, any unsecured ferrous metal shoots towards the horn, swords rattle in sheaths, and any creature wearing metal armour experiences a minor pulling sensation and they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Strength saving throw or be pulled {@b 5 feet} towards the horn. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Now then, brace yourselves. Things could get a little hairy in here,\" says Hjelma as she unclasps the hefty, iron-plated brass box. With a grunt, she lifts a curved shard of grey metal out of the box; the shard shimmers with a rainbow iridescence. Immediately, the shard is surrounded by a maelstrom of metallic bric-a-brac as your weapons rattle in their sheaths and your armour seems to lift you from your feet. \"Aye, well, I did warn yae. Anything made of iron or steel just gets whipped right towards it.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "En-Route", + "entries": [ + "As the party nears the base of the mountain, dull grey, metallic shards that shimmer with a rainbow iridescence protrude from the ground. The ferrous remnants of the decades-old wreckage of a cart are practically glued to one such shard, nails and a rusted axle protruding from it at odd angles. A creature that is wearing armour containing iron and either starts its turn within {@b 10 feet} of a shard or moves within {@b 10 feet} of a shard on its turn must succeed on a {@dc 10} Strength saving throw or be pulled {@b 10 feet} towards the shard." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Superconductor", + "entries": [ + "The magnetite that coats the dragon and protrudes from the mountainside as shards has, over the course of millennia, been exposed to arcanomagnetism, causing it to behave like a superconductor. At low temperatures (e.g., when the dragon takes cold damage), its magnetic properties become enhanced. At high temperatures (e.g., when the dragon takes fire damage), these magnetic properties wane. As it relies on this arcanomagnetism for flight, dealing sufficient fire damage to the dragon causes it to lose its flying speed (and causes its minions to fall prone).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hjelma", + "entries": [ + "Hjelma remembers seeing the far-off battle between the grey and red dragons. She recalls that the grey one never flapped its wings and that whenever the red dragon struck it with its fiery breath, the grey dragon rapidly lost altitude. She thinks there might be a link; the rocks of the mountain are known to be less mischievous in the warmer, summer months.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Hjelma's eyes take on a wistful, far-away look. \"I was in the foothills near Haemspire as the battling dragons drifted in my direction. The roars grew louder and louder until the two drakes were directly overhead; a whirlwind of red and grey. The red one was so much bigger but seemed clumsy and\u2014to be frank\u2014fat. Strange thing about the fight was that the grey dragon never flapped its wings once. It just... flew. That is, until the red dragon's flame burned it. Then it seemed to fall for a brief moment... Eventually the grey got the upper hand and the red ran away.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "En-Route", + "entries": [ + "If the party exposes the dragon's horn or a shard to heat, any bits of metal attached to the object fall off; it becomes demagnetised until it cools down again. Alternatively, the party can observe pieces of metal that slowly fall off of shards protruding from the ground as they warm up while in direct sunlight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Shards_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Compass", + "entries": [ + "If laid on a flat surface, the horn always rotates to point towards Torhaem. Regardless of how you deliver this clue, the party should always know that the horn likes to point in a particular direction.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hjelma", + "entries": [ + "After the dragon's shard fell at her feet, Hjelma carried it back to her village. There she made an offering of it to her elders. That was when the dragon flew overhead, and the shard rotated wildly.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"It was after the red dragon smashed into the grey one from above that this,\" she gestures to the shard \"fell at my feet. I took it back to the village elders. That's when there was an almighty whoosh as the dragon flew right over the village. This thing,\" she again gestures at the shard, \"spun right around, clocking Elder Fjoll on the chin and knocking him clean out. It was only later that I learned that all our tools\u2014our picks, nails, arrows, shovels; the lot\u2014had been pinched by that bloody dragon! The elders weren't keen on keeping it around after that and tasked me with finding a way to rid Redriver of this beast. And... here you are.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "En-Route", + "entries": [ + "While still some distance from the mountain, the party can observe Torhaem flying. Whoever is holding the horn feels it twist slightly as Torhaem changes direction. If it is in a bag, the bag's bearer hears something moving in their pack as Torhaem flies to and fro." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Haemspire Peak", + "page": 317, + "entries": [ + "Haemspire peak is a mineral-rich mountain famed for the quality of its iron ore. Until recently, it was the domain of Volrak, a lazy, greedy red dragon content to let its kobold underlings fetch tithes from the surrounding lands. Inhabitants of the peak's surrounds were largely content with their lot; lazy dragons are much less of a nuisance than ambitious ones, and kobolds are easy enough to deal with. This new dragon, however, keeps stealing their tools.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Redriver", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Redriver is the largest of the local mining towns, with a population of a little over 2,000, consisting mostly of dwarves and humans. Though far from other major settlements, the town is prosperous. From a bird's eye view, it appears like a grey-black spread of refineries, smithies, and craftspeople, ringed by mining works and piles of waste material known as tailings.", + "The path up to the Order of Haem's dilapidated monastery starts a short distance outside the town, an offshoot from a well-travelled route around the mountain. When the party is here, this is a good place to introduce the 'en-route' clues on the previous pages. The environment is unique; you can use the following examples to illustrate this:" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Shards of dark-grey crystal thrust up out of the ground, rippling with rainbow shimmers.", + "An angular beetle flies noiselessly on stationary, outstretched wings, a ball of goat dung held in its feet.", + "An inquisitive herd of goats eye the party from the sheer face of a cliff. Their horns appear warped to create sharp right-angles, almost forming squares atop their heads.", + "The water from streams in the area tastes of blood. There is no blood; it's just the orange-tinted, iron-rich water that flows from the mountain. Even the snow further up the mountain has a slight yellow tint to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Torhaem's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Upon approaching the entrance to the monastery-turned-lair, you can show the party Map 12.1. Haemspire Monastery and read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Trudging through the snow, your path turns towards the mountain peak, winding its way up a ravine. The ravine widens to a huge hollow within the mountainside, filled by two colossal statues with blue gems filling the three remaining eye sockets not destroyed. The path falls away on all sides, but ahead, connected by a bridge of icy vines, are a few intact buildings at the foot of a cascade of ruined masonry." + ] + }, + "This area is the location for the following three-wave boss-battle. All locations on this map are part of the dragon's lair.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "The lair has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings, Walls, & Floors", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the monastery is open to the sky above. The walls and floor are made of iron-rich rock. The ravine is 500 feet deep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Floor: Vines", + "entries": [ + "There are two types of vine bridges on this map, the larger, main bridge, and the four smaller vine bridges that connect the main bridge to the statues. A creature that attempts to cross a smaller vine bridge must succeed on a {@dc 12} Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to keep its balance. If the creature crawls, it doesn't need to make the check and can cross without incident. A creature knows that these smaller bridges look difficult to cross; make it clear that doing so slowly can help prevent a fall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Floor: Statue", + "entries": [ + "The arms and shoulders of the statues are difficult terrain due to their smooth, icy texture. Climbing from the shoulder to the eye or top of the head is a distance of 15 feet and requires a successful {@dc 12} Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a failure, a creature uses all its movement but makes no progress. If a creature fails by 5 or more, it falls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light", + "entries": [ + "The light depends on the time of day. During the day, clouds frequently form around the lower part of the monastery, partially obscuring the sun. There are no other light sources in the monastery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Atmosphere", + "entries": [ + "The air is cold, and a cruel wind whips down the mountain, carrying with it a metallic tang reminiscent of old blood. The ground is slippery underfoot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Arcanomagnetic Grounding", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that tries to magically fly within a mile of the monastery by any means other than by magnetic manipulation (like the magnetite dragon) is immediately shunted back towards the ground by a wave of magical force at a rate of {@b 120 feet} per round. A creature that hits the ground in this way can avoid landing {@condition prone} by succeeding on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}} Dexterity saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure Cave", + "entries": [ + "A cave opening (containing {@adventure Volrak's hoard|HGtMH-RoI|5}) can be seen higher up the mountainside with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom (Perception) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Dragon_Attack_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Optional Rule: Catching Falls", + "entries": [ + "A creature that falls can make a {@dc 10} Dexterity saving throw, catching itself on an edge and arresting its fall on a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Haemspire_Monastery.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "013", + "title": "Haemspire Monastery", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 320, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Animated_Magnetite_Armour.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The upcoming encounter consists of three waves. The first is a complex trap in which the players battle the protective statues and the large vine bridge that have been reactivated by Torhaem's return. The second is against Torhaem's animated paraphernalia. The third wave sees Torhaem herself emerge and represents the chance to end the conflict peacefully. The more wounded she becomes, the easier it is to persuade her. Between waves, perceptive characters might spot Torhaem peering down at them from her cave in the mountainside.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Timing", + "entries": [ + "There is a 30-second (5-round) pause after each wave concludes, giving the party a brief respite. This means effects cast during the first wave with a duration of 1 minute or less expire by the start of the third wave. If it looks like the characters will move off of the edge of the map towards Torhaem's cave, then you can start the next wave early." + ] + }, + "Wave 1 ends once the statues and vines are disabled, or once the statues are disabled and all the players are on the north side of the vine bridge. Because of arcanomagnetic repulsion (see below), characters shouldn't be able to progress further north than the front of the monastery buildings. Wave 2 ends when all the animated objects are dispatched or have fallen into the ravine.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Iron & Magic", + "entries": [ + "Even magic weapons and armour still likely contain iron! Unless explicitly stated otherwise (such as with mithral armour, fishfolk scalemail, or a bone weapon), assume that all weapons other than blowguns, bows, slings, quarterstaves, and whips and all armour except padded, leather, and hide contain iron." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "So long as Torhaem is alive and within her lair, she can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions during waves 2 and 3. The DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "9th", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "16th", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Torhaem takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the same effect can't be used two rounds in a row:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetic Waves", + "entries": [ + "The monastery's magnetised rock emits a pulse affecting all ferrous metals within the lair. Each creature holding a ferrous weapon or wearing ferrous armour must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Strength saving throw. On a failure, a creature holding a ferrous weapon is disarmed of its weapon, which flies 10 feet in a random direction, and a creature wearing ferrous armour is knocked {@condition prone}. Roll a d8 and consult the Random Directions table to determine the direction; if it flies into the ravine, finding the item again is very difficult.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Random Directions", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Direction" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "North" + ], + [ + "2", + "North-east" + ], + [ + "3", + "East" + ], + [ + "4", + "South-east" + ], + [ + "5", + "South" + ], + [ + "6", + "South-west" + ], + [ + "7", + "West" + ], + [ + "8", + "North-west" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Interference", + "entries": [ + "The lair becomes enscounced in an {@spell antimagic field} until initiative count 20 of the next round. Each spellcaster in the lair immediately makes a {@dc 10} Perception check using its spellcasting ability. On a success, it detects the absence of magic in the lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnetite Shards", + "entries": [ + "Razor-sharp shards erupt from the ground in a {@b 20-foot radius} centred on a point within the lair. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw or take {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam}} piercing damage. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, the area is subject to nonmagical effects identical to the {@spell spike growth} spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Traps and Tribulations", + "entries": [ + "The vines and statues that watch the entrance to the monastery are primed to activate as soon as trespassers are detected. Once activated, ribbons of shimmering energy link the statues and vines to a dome of energy around the monastery buildings. This wave is a complex trap composed of two elements: statues and vines. Each of the elements can be foiled in multiple ways.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcanomagnetic Repulsion", + "entries": [ + "Any character that seeks to escape the trap to the north by running between the monastery buildings is hit by a wave of force energy. It must succeed a {@dc 25} Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet south and knocked {@condition prone}. The area to the north of the monasteries is difficult terrain until the Statues and Writhing Vines are disabled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Complex Trap: The Watchers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trigger", + "entries": [ + "This trap activates as soon as a creature moves within {@b 40 feet} of one of the statues. It remains active until Torhaem uses a bonus action to stop the trap, or the trap's elements are disabled (see Countermeasures)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "The trap acts on initiative count 20 and initiative count 10." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Active Elements", + "entries": [ + "The Watchers include two enormous Statues that cast the {@spell ray of frost} cantrip and the Writhing Vines of the vine bridge, which can whip, restrain, and crush creatures. The traps' statistics depend on the hunt level; attack modifiers and saving throws equal the {@footnote Vmod|+4/+7/+9|Vmod} and {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC}, respectively, while a trap's damage is described in the Complex Trap Statistics table, below.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statues (Initiative 20)", + "entries": [ + "Each of the three remaining gems in the statues' eyes casts the {@spell ray of frost} cantrip at a random creature within {@b 40 feet} of the gem, dealing cold damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Writhing Vines (Initiative 10)", + "entries": [ + "The vines make one attack with their Thorny Vines against each creature within {@b 10 feet} of them. In addition to the slashing damage the vines deal on a hit, the target must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 10 feet} closer to the centre of the bridge." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Complex Trap Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Ray of Frost Damage", + "Thorny Vines Damage" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "4 (1d8)", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "9th", + "13 (3d8)", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "16th", + "22 (5d8)", + "10 (3d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dynamic Elements", + "entries": [ + "The Statues become more dangerous when damaged in certain ways.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statues", + "entries": [ + "When an eye's gem is disabled, destroyed, or removed, the trap's power gets rerouted to the remaining gems. The attack modifier and damage of the remaining gems increases according to the hunt level, as shown in the Statues' Power Enhancement table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Statues' Power Enhancement", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "Per Eye-Gem Destroyed", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Per Eye-Gem Destroyed", + "Attack Modifier Increase", + "Damage Increase" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "+1", + "+4 (1d8)" + ], + [ + "9th", + "+2", + "+9 (2d8)" + ], + [ + "16th", + "+3", + "+13 (3d8)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constant Elements", + "entries": [ + "The Writhing Vines make one Thorny Vines attack against each creature that ends its turn on the vine bridge.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Writhing Vines", + "entries": [ + "The vines make one attack against each creature that ends its turn on any bridge. On a hit, it deals the Thorny Vines slashing damage and a creature must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} (escape DC equals VDC)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Countermeasures", + "entries": [ + "There are a few ways that the trap can be disabled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Disable the Statues", + "entries": [ + "Characters can smash the eye gems, pluck them out, or dispel their magic. The AC, hit points, and DC of any ability checks depends on the hunt's level (see Statues' Countermeasure Statistics below).", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "A creature can damage the gems with spells or attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Removal", + "entries": [ + "{@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Dexterity (thieves' tools) or Strength (Athletics). A creature within reach of one of the gems can try to pry it free as an action. Two successful checks are required to remove each gem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dispel", + "entries": [ + "{@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Spellcasting Ability (Arcana). As an action, a creature with a spellcasting feature can make an {@b Arcana} check using its {@b spellcasting} ability modifier to attempt to disable a gem's arcane programming. After two successful checks, the gem is disabled. If the {@spell dispel magic} spell is cast to disable the gems, consult the Spell Level column in the table below to determine whether the spell automatically succeeds or requires an ability check, as per {@spell dispel magic}'s description." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Statues' Countermeasure Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "AC", + "Hit Points", + "Spell Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "14", + "10", + "3rd" + ], + [ + "9th", + "16", + "20", + "5th" + ], + [ + "16th", + "17", + "30", + "7th" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Disable the Writhing Vines", + "entries": [ + "Characters can attack the vines or attempt to calm them. The AC, hit points, and DC of any ability checks depends on the hunt's level (see Writhing Vines' Countermeasure Statistics table). If the vines are reduced to 0 hit points, the bridge falls into the ravine.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attack", + "entries": [ + "A creature can damage the vines with spells or attacks. The vines have {@b vulnerability} to fire damage and automatically fail Dexterity saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soothe", + "entries": [ + "{@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Wisdom (Animal Handling or Nature). A creature within reach of the vines can attempt to soothe them, making a {@b Wisdom (Animal Handling or Nature)} check as an action. Each successful check reduces the Thorny Vines' attack modifier by 2. Once the check has been succeeded three times, the bridge no longer attacks creatures and is considered disabled." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Writhing Vines' Countermeasure Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "AC", + "Hit Points" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "10", + "30" + ], + [ + "9th", + "12", + "60" + ], + [ + "16th", + "14", + "90" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Narrating Success\u2014Wave 1", + "entries": [ + "Your players need to know if their actions have an effffect, especially when a complex trap requires multiple successes to disable an element. You might describe prying a gem free like so: \"With the crack of the stone eyelid, the gem pivots, half free of its enclosure. One more push should do it.\" For the vines you could say: \"As you accompany your gentle words with soothing gestures, the vines writhe less fifiercely. They still attempt to grasp you, but with less ferocity than before.\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: The Animated", + "entries": [ + "When wave 2 starts, read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a metallic rattle and clanging, various weapons, cutlery, and armour burst from the monastery buildings. The wind whips more cruelly as it howls down the ravine, urging the interlopers to flee. Rocks cascade down the slope and into the ravine from a looming figure in the cave far above." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "This wave involves a swarm of magnetically-animated weapons, cutlery, and armour.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heat Sensitive Magnetism", + "entries": [ + "If any of the enemy creatures in this wave take fire damage of a certain amount or more in a single instance (see Heat Sensitive Threshold table), the creature becomes {@condition incapacitated}, falls {@condition prone}, and has its speed reduced to {@b 0 feet} until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Heat Sensitive Threshold", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Fire Damage Required" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "5" + ], + [ + "9th", + "10" + ], + [ + "16th", + "15" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 3", + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature Swarm of Magnetite Cutlery|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 2)", + "1 {@creature animated armor} (CR 1)", + "3 {@creature flying sword||flying swords} (CR ¼)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 9", + "entries": [ + "At 9th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature magnetite armour|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "3 {@creature flying magnetite weapon|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|flying magnetite weapons} (CR 3)", + "2 {@creature Swarm of Magnetite Cutlery|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarms of cutlery} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 16", + "entries": [ + "At 16th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature iron golem||magnetite golem} {@footnote (CR 15)|As an iron golem, but with Cold Absorption instead of Fire Absorption.}", + "4 {@creature flying magnetite weapon|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|flying magnetite weapons} (CR 3)", + "4 {@creature Swarm of Magnetite Cutlery|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarms of cutlery} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "All combatants fight with no sense of self-preservation; they are mindless puppets of Torhaem and the latent magic of the monastery. As all these creatures fly through magnetism, they are unhindered by the area's Arcanomagnetic Grounding. Torhaem is savvy enough to use the weapons' and armour's high Strength modifiers to attempt to shove misplaced characters off the cliff. If a character without many hit points has stayed on the south side of the bridge, the flying weapons can skirt around the statues to safely close the distance. The creatures remain dispersed to prevent them being incapacitated by fiery areas of effect.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem begins using lair actions in wave 2. She uses the Magnetic Waves and Arcanomagnetic Interference at opportune moments, causing disarmed weapons to disappear into the ravine and adventurers to fall to their doom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Easier Tactics", + "entries": [ + "If the players are struggling, you can let the flying creatures position themselves over the ravine. When these creatures next take fire damage (assuming your players have caught on to that clue), they fall into the ravine and leave the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Magnetite_Weapons.webp" + }, + "title": "Magnetite Weapons" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Torhaem", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem descends to attack the adventurers, calling them {@i \"Thieves! Trespassers! Vandals!\"} She repeats this mantra at the start of each of her turns. Initially, she speaks in Draconic. However, when she has fewer than half her hit points, she switches to Common.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Noiselessly, the enormous, iridescent grey form of a dragon descends from a cave higher up in the mountain, clawing itself to a stop on the scree slope above the monastery. The howling bite of the icy wind is lost in a cacophony of crashing boulders and falling rocks that tumble into the ravine below. With a mighty roar, the dragon bellows: \"Ru'akram! Volli! Dishkalar!\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wonky Magnetism", + "entries": [ + "When the party meet Torhaem, the character with the highest passive Perception notices that the dragon seems to be missing a chunk from one of her horns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Persuading Torhaem", + "entries": [ + "The party can persuade Torhaem to cease hostilities by making three successful Charisma (Persuasion) checks. As the fight wears Torhaem down, she becomes easier to persuade as indicated in the Effect of Hit Points on Persuasion DC table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Effect of Hit Points on Persuasion DC", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "Hunt Level 3", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "Hunt Level 9", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "Hunt Level 16", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Hit Points", + "DC", + "Hit Points", + "DC", + "Hit Points", + "DC" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "63+", + "20", + "129+", + "24", + "275+", + "28" + ], + [ + "42-62", + "15", + "86-128", + "18", + "183-274", + "21" + ], + [ + "21-41", + "10", + "43-85", + "12", + "91-182", + "14" + ], + [ + "1-20", + "5", + "1-42", + "6", + "1-90", + "7" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Horn", + "entries": [ + "If the party offers to return her horn, the Persuasion DC decreases by {@b 10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Action Economy", + "entries": [ + "The more effort a character makes to persuade Torhaem, the more likely she is to listen. Explain this system to your players so they can weigh the risks and rewards themselves.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If a creature uses its action to try to parlay with Torhaem, it has {@b advantage} on its check.", + "If a creature uses a bonus action, the check is made normally.", + "If a creature uses just its speech and no action, the check is made with {@b disadvantage}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem descends to fight for her home and teach the trespassers a lesson for vandalising her statues.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 3", + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature young magnetite dragon|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 9", + "entries": [ + "At 9th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature adult magnetite dragon|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 16", + "entries": [ + "At 16th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature ancient magnetite dragon|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 22)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Torhaem is not quick to judge, nor is she evil. Accordingly, she takes it easier on the adventurers while she has more than three-quarters of her hit point maximum, particularly in the 3rd-level hunt. If it's clear the party are not pursuing a peaceful resolution by the time she hits this threshold, she ramps up her lethality and tactical awareness. She is an intelligent and combat-savvy tactician and targets creatures likely to fail their saving throws against her various abilities. For example:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Torhaem prefers to keep to the skies, exploiting the Arcanomagnetic Grounding effect of her lair. She barrages creatures from a distance with her Sword Shot and Storm of Swords breath weapon.", + "Torhaem descends to grapple creatures, returning to the skies to bite and claw them or, if they manage to escape, to drop them into the ravine.", + "Torhaem uses the Magnetite Shards lair action to force creatures into unfavourable locations. If creatures stand near the Magnetite Shards or near a cliff, she uses Repulsion Breath or Blood Bend to shove them either through the {@spell spike growth} effect or off of the cliff." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Prompting Peace", + "entries": [ + "To encourage your players towards a non-combat solution, you can have her ask them why they're vandalising her home once she has a quarter of her hit points or fewer. At this point, if any mention is made of her stealing Redriver's tools in response to these questions, she stops attacking immediately. Otherwise, Torhaem has nowhere else to go, so she attempts to flee only if reduced to one-tenth of her hit points or fewer." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 325, + "entries": [ + "After the hunt concludes, you can take the story in a variety of directions. The options below list some possibilities.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If Torhaem is killed, Volrak (a {@creature young red dragon||young}, {@creature adult red dragon||adult}, or {@creature ancient red dragon||ancient} red dragon, depending on if this hunt was run at level 3, 9, or 16, respectively) returns, seeking to claim his domain with renewed ambition. He becomes the tyrannical overlord of Redriver, whose economy struggles to recover.", + "If Torhaem lives, Redriver's economy flourishes once more.", + "If Torhaem lives, the Order of Haem is restored as Torhaem sends out messengers to satellite monasteries. Monks of Haem can help the party at an opportune moment, whenever they're in dire straits.", + "Success or failure, kobolds ousted by Torhaem plague the nearby area. This can lead smoothly into the {@adventure Mecha Koboldzilla|HGtMH-MK} hunt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "When the party returns to the Loot Tavern (or wherever else you should choose), Cacophonics the bard immediately questions the party for details of their adventure. As usual, he picks the best bits and makes up some stuff using his 'poetic license'. A short time later he has a song written with the following lyrics, the final verse of which differs depending on whether the party killed Torhaem, or pursued a more diplomatic option:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A wingéd tyrant from the skies", + "Unseen to any human eyes", + "All metal she would magnetise", + "She called this place her home.", + "Her lineage she would defend", + "So Haemspire she would ascend", + "And fight her battle 'till the end", + "And try and claim her throne.", + "This problem laid down at their feet", + "Our travellers chose to brave the heat", + "And work out how to best proceed", + "So would they try to fight?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "[Peaceful Resolution]", + "They took their questions to the peak", + "Resolved the issues with their speech", + "The dragon lived in harmony", + "With the town down far below." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/MagnetitePeace}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "[Combat Resolution]", + "They took their weapons to the peak", + "Engaged in battle, slayed the beast", + "And now the town may live in peace", + "Or so the story goes." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/MagnetiteWar}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Head_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 326, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Within the hoard (found within the cave above the monastery) gathered by Volrak are the following treasures, including a {@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and a {@item snow wolf cowl|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dragon's Treasure Hoard", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Coins", + "Gems", + "Wyrm's breath grenade", + "Snow wolf cowl" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d6} x 500 sp", + "{@dice 3d6} x 50 gp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d4} diamonds (25 gp each)", + "{@dice 1d4} gems (25 gp each)" + ] + }, + "Rare", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "9th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 4d6} x 200 gp", + "{@dice 1d6} x 10 pp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d6} diamonds (50 gp each)", + "{@dice 3d6} gems (50 gp each)" + ] + }, + "Very rare", + "Rare" + ], + [ + "16th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 6d6} x 300 gp", + "{@dice 1d6} x 20 pp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d6} diamonds (100 gp each)", + "{@dice 6d6} gems (50 gp each)" + ] + }, + "Legendary", + "Very rare" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Wyrms_Breath_Grenade.webp" + }, + "title": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "Whether Torhaem is killed or not, there is a corpse the players can harvest. If the players opt for the peaceful solution, Torhaem shows them to the treasure hoard and to a secret sanctum that contains the magically preserved body of her mother, Lorhaem, an Adult (level 3 or 9) or Ancient (level 16) Magnetite Dragon. The sanctum is magically warded and can't be found by any means short of a {@spell wish} spell unless Torhaem guides the players to it.", + "Torhaem has no need for the gold, nor the corpse, and offers it freely to the party so that her body may sustain the fight to keep balance within the Material Plane. Once the party begins harvesting the body, the preserving magics are dispelled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest: Magnetite Dragon", + "entries": [ + "Magnetite dragons have the following unique components in addition to ones normal for a dragon. The food component for the unique recipe is dragon (magnetite) flesh.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If Torhaem is killed, the party already has the {@item magnetite horn|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, which is an uncommon, socketable magic item.", + "If Torhaem lives, then you can reveal that Lorhaem's horns was also broken during the fight that killed her and can thus be harvested with a DC of 0." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Magnetite Dragon's Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Flesh{@sup E} (∞)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone (10)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Pouch of scales (10)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Horn (2*)" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Torhaem and Lorhaem both have a broken magnetite horn, so have only 1 available for harvest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Magnetite_Horn.webp" + }, + "title": "Magnetite Horn" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the magnetite dragon's unique monster components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Magnetite Dragon's Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup **}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Haemscale Armour|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Armour (medium or heavy)", + "Uncommon/Rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Pouch of dragon (magnetite) scales", + "Frail/Robust/Mythic", + "1,200 gp/4,000 gp/13,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Haemstrike|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any hammer{@sup *})", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Optional", + "Dragon (magnetite) bone", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "1,000 gp/3,500 gp/11,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Shard Crown|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Very rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Dragon (magnetite) horn", + "Robust/Potent/Mythic", + "2,800 gp/10,000 gp/41,600 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes club, greatclub, light hammer, mace, maul, and warhammer.", + "** This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Reign_of_Iron/Dragon_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-TVL", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 329, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i The Veiled Lady}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 4, 10, or 15. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress one-quarter of the way to 5th level, one-third of the way to 11th level, or one-half of the way to 16th level. The adventurers must investigate a strange rot that has infested a town, ruining the crops, killing the livestock, but leaving the townsfolk strangely unharmed.", + "After gathering information about this rot, the adventurers must delve into a cave system connected to the town's sewers. Here, the fungal colony has its lair, which forms the setting of a two-wave boss battle. This battle is deadly and uses the party's entire daily XP budget. Equipment for an extended fight, spells and effects that deal radiant damage, and proficiency in the Nature skill will aid the party in this endeavour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The sewers of Aramachi intersect with a cave system leading to The Low, a vast subterranean network of caves, mines, and settlements home to creatures of the dark. From this gloomy, damp expanse, a satellite colony of hyphans\u2014a race of sentient fungus\u2014has emerged. Its vast hyphal network has penetrated earth and rock, seeking the nutrient resources of surface-dwelling organisms.", + "The Veiled Lady is the mouthpiece of this fungal colony. It possesses a system of morality and order entirely alien to surface-dwelling humanoids; it believes all organic matter is just a resource waiting to be assimilated into its network and has no concept of 'murder'. All creatures under the colony's influence connect to its heart via a hive mind.", + "This is actually the third rot the colony has caused in its inexorable search for nutrients. The first rot caused a plague, killing scores of townsfolk. The second targeted cellulose, decimating the local woodland and laying waste to many of the townsfolk's houses. This third rot targets beasts and crops: half of the town's livestock and harvest have been ruined in the fortnight since it was first detected.", + "During each rot, the town's mayor has contacted Heliana, who has dutifully sent an adventuring party in response. These parties tracked the rot to the sewers but were infested by the Veiled Lady. The Lady read the adventurers' minds and learned of the potential conflict the colony's actions would bring about if it continued destroying the town above. In an effort to ensure its preservation, the colony changed its physiology and tactics to target different food sources. In a further act of subterfuge, the Veiled Lady returned one fungus-infested adventurer from each party to Heliana, where they explained that \"there was nothing out of the ordinary.\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Veiled_Lady.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to digest:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "A fungal colony. The mouthpiece through which the colony interacts with adventurers is a humanoid-shaped creature called the Veiled Lady. The colony has a heart which, if destroyed, adversely affects all the members of its hive mind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "The colony is seeking to expand. Survival and finding a source of sustenance are its main motivations. Its search for resources keeps bringing adventurers to slay it, which is conflicting with its next priority: staying hidden to avoid conflict." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "The hyphan colony is killing and decomposing the crops and livestock around Aramachi. The colony has caused two previous rots within the past year. During the first, the townsfolk caught a plague. During the second, the town's wooden buildings and the nearby forest were afflicted by a dry rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The colony can be found in the cave system adjacent to the town's sewers. Its fungal 'heart' is hidden in a sealed cave and can only be found by defeating the Veiled Lady." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "Stinky sewers, ferocious fungi, and a high chance of death... Don't mention any of those when you drop the following adventure hooks for your players. Use as many as necessary to tick everyone's 'motivation box'.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: The Absent Adventurer", + "entries": [ + "Twice before, Aramachi has sent a request to Heliana for adventurers to deal with a rot. Both times, an adventurer returned saying they hadn't found anything. Both times, the rot disappeared. The first adventurer returned to Aramachi but was never seen again. The second, Heliana has kept restrained in the dark of Lut's basement where he has begun to 'blossom' ({@adventure see Clue 3|HGtMH-TVL|2|Clue 3: Subterranean}). Though hesitant to send more adventurers to their doom, Heliana wants this rot dealt with once and for all." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Rotting Rations", + "entries": [ + "Without immediate intervention, Aramachi faces starvation. The harvest has been decimated and, if this rot isn't curtailed, there won't be any harvest at all! The lives of the townspeople are at stake and the town's mayor has decreed that whatever is causing the rot must be dealt with." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Sabotaged Smugglers", + "entries": [ + "Smugglers that use the sewer and cave system for transporting their treasures can be overheard complaining in the tavern. Something has been rotting their smuggled exotic animals, and the tobacco, halfleaf, and rum is putrefied. Something deeper in the cave system is bad for business and needs sorting. The smugglers use the {@footnote Loot Tavern|Not playing in the Loot Tavern? No problem; omit this sentence!|Loot Tavern} as an interdimensional crossroads." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Wheat_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + "Mulch, a druid of the Blossom Union specialising in decomposition, has been investigating the fungal imbalance around Aramachi. They deliver the town's request for adventurers and can act as the party's primary contact for this quest. You can use them to share insights learned from interviewing the townsfolk by using the 'Mulch' paragraphs in {@adventure Know Thy Enemy|HGtMH-TVL|1}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "550 gp", + "950" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2,875 gp", + "7,000" + ], + [ + "15th", + "6,750 gp", + "15,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mulch", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Mulch is a nonbinary tanukin\u2014a subrace of sentient raccoons known as rakin\u2014with a penchant for mischief and an incredible propensity for deadpan humour. Mulch's reputation amongst their Blossom Union siblings is delicate: though regarded as one of the foremost experts on decomposition within the Union, their relationship with Archdruid Xyxl turned sour after Mulch grew a small amount of psychedelic mushrooms on Xyxl's morning porridge.", + "At any given moment, Mulch is likely partaking in a consciousness-enhancing experiment of some kind. Psychedelic mushrooms, hallucinogenic frogs, or moulded tea: Mulch aims to try them all. To the layman, this is commonly interpreted as them being slightly distractible, especially around bright colours or rhythmic music. They are perpetually dirty, their clothes home to all manner of small beasts, and they ignore almost all social norms, such as covering your mouth when you yawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Mulch.webp" + }, + "title": "Mulch" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Mulch", + "entries": [ + "{@i Humanoid (rakin), druid, they/them}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Curious, enthusiastic, overthinker." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Short, bug-eyed, calico-furred, dressed in orange and pink." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "Cultivate new and unique species of fungi." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Bureaucracy, paperwork, and chores." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Would you care for a smoke? Perhaps something stronger? I think I have some psilocibin..." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 332, + "entries": [ + "Mulch, drawn to Aramachi by rumours of a strange plague-rot, has briefly reconnoitered the area and has some insights to share. These are detailed in the Mulch and Heliana paragraphs below. Alternatively, if your players prefer to get in the field and do their own investigating, you can use the 'Exploration' paragraphs to impart the clues to your players.", + "The clues are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The rot is capable of messing with creatures' minds.", + "The rot consumes dead and dying organic matter to heal itself.", + "The rot likes the damp and dark; it is sickened by radiant damage and is immune to necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Heart_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Mindbending", + "entries": [ + "As a defence mechanism to repel intruders, the colony can infect creatures with biomantic curses. Some of these effects involve mind control and modifying memories. This is how it sent adventurers back to Heliana to deliver the misinformation that there was nothing to be found. This clue involves talking to Heliana so she can introduce the party to the last adventurer she sent to tackle this rot: Gus Fushrúm. Alternatively, this individual could have been trapped by Mulch in the basement of an inn in Aramachi.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heliana", + "entries": [ + "Heliana briefs the party on the previous adventurers she sent:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "She has sent two groups to deal with two similar, but slightly different rots.", + "The first rot was a plague that targeted people.", + "The second infected all the trees and houses.", + "Each time, only one adventurer returned. Both times the adventurer said 'there was nothing to be found'.", + "The second time, she didn't let the adventurer leave, and currently has him trapped in the basement." + ] + }, + "When Heliana reads the request for adventurers, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Heliana frowns at the parchment in her hand \"Huh... this one again, eh? I already sent two groups to deal with something like this over the past year. Full disclosure: only one returned alive each time. And 'alive' is a stretch...\" She reaches for a journal and flicks back toward the front of the book. \"The first rot was a plague affecting people. The second rotted all the wood, both in living trees and in the buildings. Both times I sent adventurers. Both times one returned. Both times they told me they didn't find anythin'. And then the rot disappeared overnight.\" She gives a grimace, \"As for being barely 'alive'... Come with me.\" She leads the party into the basement to see the infected adventurer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infected Adventurer", + "entries": [ + "In a corner of the Loot Tavern's basement is Gus Fushrúm. Though he used to be a ranger, he is now a walking mushroom patch: toadstools sprout from every inch of skin and clothing. His corner of the basement is a diorama of fungal life; an array of colourful fungus of all shapes and sizes blooms from the rock and wood. A ward of glowing blue runes marks off the corner and keeps him (and the mushrooms) from proliferating through the rest of the building.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "False Memories", + "entries": [ + "If asked, Gus says he didn't find anything, and that his current condition isn't all that bad. He explains that his party went into the sewers, but just found empty caves. On their way out, a rockfall killed his party and blocked off the caves. These are false memories bestowed by the Veiled Lady; a successful {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Wisdom (Insight) check doesn't detect deception\u2014he believes what he says\u2014but does detect that his answer seems rehearsed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Restoration", + "entries": [ + "Casting {@spell greater restoration} (or {@spell lesser restoration} in the 4th-level hunt) on Gus removes these false memories. He begins to have a panic attack as he observes his current form and begins ripping off the toadstools, damaging himself. Casting the {@spell calm emotions} spell on Gus or succeeding on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Charisma (Persuasion) check to calm him stops him from hurting himself. If he isn't calmed or restrained, he dies within {@b 1 minute}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "True Memories", + "entries": [ + "Once his memories are restored, Gus says that he found a huge pulsing heart in the caves below the sewers. He says the air was thick with spores, and it didn't matter if they held their breath. The spores took root on clothing and skin. His companions, a rogue, sorcerer, and barbarian, were all transformed. Their memories and intentions were picked over by the hive mind. Then, when the fungal heart realised its misstep and the danger it was bringing upon itself, it sent him here to ward off further intruders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "Heliana will intervene if the players try to experiment on Gus. She feels responsible, in part, for his current condition. If she isn't present, the same information in Clues 1 and 2 can be gathered through experimentation on Gus." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 13.1. Gus Fushrum" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Detritivore", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady (and its fungal tendrils) can consume dead (and dying) organisms to heal itself. However, burning corpses with fire or radiant damage, or casting the {@spell gentle repose} spell or similar magic on them, prevents them from being consumed in this way.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mulch", + "entries": [ + "Mulch divulges the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The rotting corpses of crops and livestock are covered in a web of grey-white fibres.", + "The corpses seem to deflate and dehydrate over time, as if they're being drained.", + "Corpses burnt by farmers soon after death don't have any such webbing." + ] + }, + "You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Picking a small dung beetle off the end of their nose, Mulch says \"It's a detritivore. Detritus: waste, vore: eats. It eats waste. I know that because all the corpses are covered in this mat of webbing that... pulses. Like it's drinking.\" Mulch takes a swig from a pungent-smelling flask. Whatever it is, it's definitely fermented. \"Within a day, a corpse is emaciated \u2014 totally dehydrated, like it's been in the sun for a month. You might have noticed that the air 'round Aramachi is thick with smoke. The local farmers have been burning the rotted stuff \u2014 they think it stops the spread. I reckon they're onto something.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corpses", + "entries": [ + "The corpses of livestock and piles of rotted crops are covered in mats of thin grey-white fibres. If a corpse takes fire or radiant damage, or the {@spell gentle repose} spell or similar magic is cast on it, the mat of fibres wilts and draws away, leaving the corpse alone. A player that chooses to investigate a corpse notices the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "On fresh corpses the mat appears to be pulsing.", + "Older corpses look deflated, like they've been drained, and the mat's fibres are dry and brittle, as if they're no longer used.", + "Thick plumes of black smoke in the distance are being released by piles of burning corpses." + ] + }, + "In addition, a creature can make a {@dc 12} Intelligence (Nature) check. On a success, you can reveal the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The fibres look fungal in origin. Fungi typically exist as a network of mycelium in the ground.", + "Fungi can be detritivores that feed on dead organic matter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 13.2. Rapid Decomposition" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Cornfield_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Subterranean", + "entries": [ + "The hyphan colony's adaptation to the dark insulation of The Low grants it immunity to necrotic damage. However, it is sickened by radiant damage and sunlight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mulch", + "entries": [ + "Mulch imparts the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "He thinks the rot is caused by some sort of fungus.", + "Decaying energy seems ineffective, while radiation appears to damage it severely.", + "Bright sunlight causes the fungus to retreat." + ] + }, + "You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"I think it's a strange sort of fungus. Those things are usually susceptible to decaying and burning magic, but this one is unusual.\" Mulch glances around, showering you all with particles of earth, before leaning in and whispering \"I tried the forbidden magic... blight. Didn't do a thing!\" They lean back, relaxing. \"My moonlight beam made it squirm, however. Burned it real nice,\" they chuckle. \"Where the corpses are in the sun, the webbing is only on the underside. Flip over the corpse and it shrinks back into the ground. Doesn't like light.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Experimentation", + "entries": [ + "Corpses in bright daylight have fungal mats only on their underside. If a corpse is flipped over, or the {@spell daylight} spell is cast on a mat of fungal webbing, the fungus retreats, shrinking back into the ground. The players can try dealing different types of damage to the fungal mat, with the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Necrotic damage does nothing.", + "Radiant damage causes it to writhe and retreat.", + "Other damage, such as fire, is as effective as normal, but the fungus grows back slowly afterwards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 13.3. Searing Light" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aramachi", + "page": 336, + "entries": [ + "Aramachi is a port-town home principally to rakin, birdfolk, humans, and halflings. Originally built around the tower of the wizard, golemancer, and biosmith Doctor Francis Norman Stein, it has bloomed into a compact, bustling hub of activity. The land surrounding Aramachi is famed for the time-dilated grapes from which the infamous reverse-hangover cocktail {@i reverso} is made, its flavoured-milk cows, and its fields of golden wheat (each ear of which is rumoured to contain one solid gold kernel).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Rotting Environment", + "entries": [ + "The farmland around Aramachi is known as the 'golden sea' for its vast, rich fields of wheat. In the hills, a great deal of land is given over to raising cattle and sheep. The party can observe the following abnormalities as they explore:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Vast swathes of the golden sea look like a furry grey carpet from afar, drained of their luscious colour. The plants are covered in mats of grey-white fibres.", + "The corpses of emaciated livestock dot the rolling hills, covered in the same grey-white fibres.", + "Dead crows and vultures ring several corpses, likewise covered in fibres, the same as the livestock on which they were presumably feasting.", + "Dung in the cow fields is white, covered in hairy mats of fibres.", + "Plumes of black smoke can be seen from several smallholdings and hamlets. Farmers are burning the corpses and rotted crops." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Random Encounters & Rest", + "entries": [ + "Aramachi is easily accessible by boat, through a forest, or across plains and hills. There is plenty of space at the inns. The surrounding farmland, where the rot is taking place, is an hour's walk from the centre of town." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aramachi Sewers", + "page": 336, + "entries": [ + "A classic stinking sewer, these tunnels and caves are also home to the Shambling Mound gang. These smugglers sneak in contraband via the river at night, storing it in the basements of the various buildings with whom they have tacit agreements. The Shambling Mound gang see themselves as entrepreneurs and businessmen, rather than criminals, but keep their business discreet, nonetheless.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "The sewers have the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings, Walls, & Floors", + "entries": [ + "The sewers are about 7 feet high, while the smugglers' rooms and caves rise to 12 feet. The walls and floor of the sewers and smugglers' rooms are made of well-cut stone. The deeper caves are formed of water-cut bedrock. Where there is water, it is a uniform 2 feet deep and is difficult terrain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "Unless stated, all doors are locked and can be unlocked with a successful {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} + 3 Dexterity (thieves' tools) check. A creature that fails by 5 or more breaks its tools and jams the lock." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light", + "entries": [ + "Unless lit, the sewers and smugglers' rooms are dark. Pale, green-white mushrooms dimly light the caves in the north and east sections of the sewer (rooms 6, 11, 12, and 14)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Atmosphere", + "entries": [ + "The air is close and damp. The sewers stink, but the scent in the deeper caves is of a forest in autumn, perfumed with the rich odour of decaying leaves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environment: Aura Dampening", + "entries": [ + "The magical nature of the Veiled Lady's lair dampens magical auras (including spells with the word 'aura' in their name). Their radii are reduced so that they affect only the creature from which the aura originates." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Fungal Overload", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady and its lair actions can afflict a creature with the {@spell fungal infection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell. If a humanoid is ever affected by this spell for one continuous minute, the creature falls under the control of the Veiled Lady as if by the {@spell dominate person} spell (no maximum duration and no concentration required)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Sewage", + "entries": [ + "A creature that ingests any of the sewage water, or that unexpectedly falls under the water's surface, must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} for the next hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Edibles", + "entries": [ + "Four rare types of edible fungus can be found within the sewers. They can be correctly identified with a successful {@dc 14} Intelligence (Nature) check, and their properties (all of which are a mix of beneficial and detrimental effects) discerned. The mushrooms lose their potency 1 hour after they are harvested. A creature that uses its action to eat a mushroom is affected in the following way, depending on the mushroom's type:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Amanita rotgut", + "entries": [ + "You take {@damage 2d6} poison damage and are {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. After the minute elapses, you gain {@b resistance} to poison damage and are immune to the {@condition poisoned} condition for {@b 1 hour}. This toadstool is red with bright yellow dots." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Noradreno mucorales", + "entries": [ + "You are affected by the {@spell haste} spell for {@b 1 minute}. At the start of each of your turns while you are affected by the mushroom, you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be unable to move or take actions until the start of your next turn, as a wave of lethargy sweeps over you. This tall, skinny mushroom is electric-blue and crackles with lightning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Psilocybin kwikitrippiae", + "entries": [ + "You are affected by the {@spell confusion} spell for {@b 10 minutes}. You can make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw at the end of each minute, ending the effect on a success. After the effect ends, you gain {@b advantage} on Wisdom saving throws for {@b 1 hour}. This small, unassuming mushroom is plain brown when looked at directly, but twinkles with rainbow iridescence when in the corner of your eye." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Raging henbane", + "entries": [ + "You gain {@b resistance} to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage for {@b 1 minute}. At the start of each of your turns, if there is at least one creature within the reach/range of your currently-held weapon, you must immediately use your reaction to make one weapon attack against a randomly determined creature within your reach/range. This jet black mushroom has a tough, bark-like skin." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 4, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Raging_Henbane.webp" + }, + "title": "Raging Henbane" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Noradreno_Mucorales.webp" + }, + "title": "Noradreno Mucorales" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Psilocybin_Kwikitrippiae.webp" + }, + "title": "Psilocybin Kwikitrippiae" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Amanita_Rotgut.webp" + }, + "title": "Amanita Rotgut" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering The Sewers", + "entries": [ + "There are five ways to enter the sewers: via the sewer outfall (A), through one of three buildings (B, C, and D), or through a street drain (E). These correspond to the keyed locations on Map 13.1. Aramachi Sewers.", + "Asking around the town reveals that these three buildings were particularly badly damaged during the last rot and are all freshly repaired.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "A\u2014River Entrance", + "entries": [ + "By swimming or rowing a boat, the party can approach the sewer outfall. Unless invisible, the party is seen by the people at area 1 - Smuggler's Dock." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "B\u2014White Water Worship", + "entries": [ + "A temple to river and sea gods run by his High Frothiness, Mustaf de Luge, Priest of the Rapids (NG male human {@creature priest}). He regularly drinks sea water and is a little mad. If the party asks to see the crypt, he will show them down." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "C\u2014Saucery", + "entries": [ + "A potion shop run by a lotol named Tink Cha (CG nonbinary {@creature commoner}). They are more than keen to show the party the fungus they've been cultivating in their basement and can inform the party of the mushrooms' properties (see Edibles)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "D\u2014The Three-Eyed Fish", + "entries": [ + "A large inn frequented by sailors and urkin vagabonds. The landlady is a female urkin named Madame Poubelle. She lets the adventurers pass for an appropriate bribe (ten times the average party level in gold pieces). She also complains that all she has to serve is beer \u2014 everything else is rotted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "E\u2014Drains", + "entries": [ + "Entering through a street drain drops the players in a random location marked 'E'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/GM_Map_Aramachi_Sewers.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "014", + "title": "Aramachi Sewers", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + "The following locations are keyed to Map 13.1. Aramachi Sewers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1 - Smuggler's Dock", + "entries": [ + "Under an overhang of bedrock, a rickety pier stands on rotted timbers. Three CN {@creature bandit||bandits}, Milal (shrewd female halfling), Bodge (happy-go-lucky male human), and Fatakata (suspicious male gnome) are busy loading a rowboat, shuttling the contents from room 3. They are all members of the Shambling Mound gang. Though not immediately hostile, they will question the adventurers if they look to be nosing about. If asked, the bandits will tell the adventurers that mushrooms have been growing in the caves to the north and east.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rotting Cargo", + "entries": [ + "The gang's smuggled exotic animals (blink squirrels), as well as their tobacco, halfleaf, and rum have begun rotting. Everything is covered in thick grey-white mats of fibres. They're taking what's left upriver." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2 - Smuggler's Office", + "entries": [ + "This surprisingly well-appointed room is occupied by Mechatik Clerk (N female urkin {@creature bandit captain}). Mechatik, leader of the Shambling Mound gang, is anxiously tallying the losses incurred by the rot in a report to 'The Boss'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3 - Smuggler's Storeroom", + "entries": [ + "Now mostly empty, this damp room is lined with pallets upon which stand barrels and boxes of rotting contraband. A creature can spend 30 minutes to make a {@dc 15} Strength (Athletics) check, removing all the rocks and opening the passageway to room 6 on a success.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Encounter: Bandits", + "entries": [ + "If the bandits or their captain haven't already been encountered, they come to the room for a final check. They approach with loaded crossbows. A character that tries to explain their true purpose can make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} - 3 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, the bandits back down and explain their plight. On a failure, the bandits attack, believing the party to be thieves, agents of the town watch, or likewise. The bandits surrender if one of their number is killed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4 - Saucery Basement", + "entries": [ + "Through the locked door to this storage basement, a variety of alchemical scents can be discerned. The shelves are lined with instruments, dried reagents, and books on alchemy. A successful {@dc 10} Intelligence (Investigation) check yields 50 gp of alchemical components.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edibles", + "entries": [ + "Four small pots are each filled with different mushrooms growing in a small pile of soil: {@i Amanita rotgut, Noradreno mucorales, Psilocybin kwikitrippiae, and Raging henbane}. Each pot contains two portions of one type of mushroom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5 - Silt Trap", + "entries": [ + "The floor of this room, obscured beneath the murky water, is much deeper than the rest of the sewers. A creature that walks into this deeper section must succeed on a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw or fall beneath the surface. A creature that falls beneath the surface must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by sewage for {@b 1 hour}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6 - Fungal Field", + "entries": [ + "The floor of this room is lit by the dim glow of a field of tiny green-white mushrooms.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Infectious Spores", + "entries": [ + "When the party first enters this area, each creature must make a Constitution saving throw against the {@footnote Infectious Spores|The heart chooses one point within the lair. A variety of small mushrooms grow around it, releasing their spores and casting the fungal infection spell centred on that point.|Infectious Spores} lair action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edibles", + "entries": [ + "On a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom (Perception) check, a creature spots a clump of blue {@footnote Noradreno mucorales|You are affected by the haste spell for 1 minute. At the start of each of your turns while you are affected by the mushroom, you must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be unable to move or take actions until the start of your next turn, as a wave of lethargy sweeps over you. This tall, skinny mushroom is electric-blue and crackles with lightning.|Noradreno mucorales}. There are two portions of this mushroom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure: Keys", + "entries": [ + "In the pool on the east side of this room, a set of keys can be spotted swirling in an unending eddy with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom (Perception) check. They float by virtue of being tied to a piece of cork. They open the door in the north of Room 9." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7 - Cave Camp", + "entries": [ + "A Small creature can access this room by squeezing through the narrow passageway. A {@dc 14} Intelligence (Investigation) check yields two bottles of {@item Alchemist's Fire (flask)|PHB} amongst the detritus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8 - Mine", + "entries": [ + "A human skeleton sits hunched in this dark cave. A shovel lies in one corner while planks cover a hole in the floor.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Powdery Mildew", + "entries": [ + "A creature that examines the skeleton finds that it crumbles into dust, releasing a plume of black spores\u2014the remnants of the plague caused by the first rot. The creature must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or take {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam}} necrotic damage and be afflicted by the {@spell fungal infection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell's Veiled Lady fungus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure: Hole", + "entries": [ + "In the hole is a {@item Infested Cultist's Skull|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9 - Smuggler's Pens", + "entries": [ + "The bones of small animals litter these floor-to-ceiling metal cages. This is where the smugglers kept their exotic animals. A successful {@dc 18} Intelligence (Medicine or Nature) check identifies the bones as belonging to exotic animals like an arctic camel, a jackalope, and a tigerdillo. The skeletal remains of a halfling are locked in one cage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Trap: Powdery Mildew", + "entries": [ + "A creature that examines the halfling skeleton finds that it crumbles into dust releasing a plume of black spores; the remnants of the plague caused by the first rot. The creature must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or take {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam}} necrotic damage and be afflicted by the {@spell fungal infection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell's Veiled Lady fungus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure: Purse", + "entries": [ + "A purse can be removed from the skeleton's grasp without triggering the trap with a successful {@dc 20} Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. It contains a number of gold pieces equal to ten times the average party level. On a failure, the powdery mildew trap is triggered." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10 - White Water Crypt", + "entries": [ + "Within this crypt are five sarcophagi. The stone panels of the room are carved with detailed depictions of water nymphs and elementals.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Exits", + "entries": [ + "The panel to the north is heavily damaged and can be knocked down with a successful {@dc 15} Strength (Athletics) check. The panel to the south is more intact, but a successful {@dc 12} Wisdom (Perception) check allows a creature to notice air flowing under and over it; there is open space on the other side. Dealing 20 bludgeoning damage to this wall (AC 16) breaks it and attracts the attention of the {@creature priest} and four {@creature acolyte||acolytes} in the temple above. They enter through the locked door at B to investigate the ruckus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Encounter: Elementals", + "entries": [ + "Opening a sarcophagus releases elementals that immediately attack. They flee if reduced to half their hit points or fewer.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Number of Elemental Enemies", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Elementals Released" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature water elemental}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature water elemental||water elementals}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11 - Rat's Morgue", + "entries": [ + "The fresh corpses of three {@creature giant rat||giant rats}, each covered in grey-white fungal mats, lie scattered around this cave. The floor is covered in pale, green-white mushrooms that shed a dim light.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Infectious Spores", + "entries": [ + "When the party first enters this area, each creature must make a Constitution saving throw against the {@footnote Infectious Spores|The heart chooses one point within the lair. A variety of small mushrooms grow around it, releasing their spores and casting the fungal infection spell centred on that point.|Infectious Spores} lair action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edibles", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check allows a creature to spot a clump of black {@footnote Raging henbane|You gain resistance to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage for 1 minute. At the start of each of your turns, if there is at least one creature within the reach/range of your currently-held weapon, you must immediately use your reaction to make one weapon attack against a randomly determined creature within your reach/range. This jet black mushroom has a tough, bark-like skin.|Raging henbane}. There are two portions of this mushroom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Investigation", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 14} Intelligence (Investigation or Nature) check reveals that these mats directly connect with the mushrooms on the floor. As a character watches, they can see the toadstools slowly swelling, growing in size." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12 - Fungal Labyrinth", + "entries": [ + "The air within these winding caves is visibly thick with spores. The bones of cave-dwelling beasts, like rats, bats, and giant gnats, form a crunchy carpet beneath the dimly glowing fungus that covers the floor.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Dense Infectious Spores", + "entries": [ + "When the party first enters this area, each creature must make a Constitution saving throw against the {@footnote Infectious Spores|The heart chooses one point within the lair. A variety of small mushrooms grow around it, releasing their spores and casting the fungal infection spell centred on that point.|Infectious Spores} lair action. The spores here are so dense that creatures must make further saving throws at regular intervals. See the sidebar on the following page for ideas on how to decide when to ask for saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edibles", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 13} Wisdom (Perception) check spots a clump of red {@footnote Amanita rotgut|You take 2d6 poison damage and are poisoned for 1 minute. After the minute elapses, you gain resistance to poison damage and are immune to the poisoned condition for 1 hour. This toadstool is red with bright yellow dots.|Amanita rotgut}. There is one portion of this mushroom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Discovery_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Time and Dense Infectious Spores", + "entries": [ + "If you're unsure of how many saves to ask for, you can use the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Check-based", + "entries": [ + "After a creature makes an ability check, ask each player to make a save." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Distance-based", + "entries": [ + "For every 150 feet the party moves (they are probably moving slower than combat speed unless they explicitly state otherwise), ask each player to make a save." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13 - Three-Eyed Fish", + "entries": [ + "The basement of the inn is filled with barrels of beer, hanging rotted meat, and sacks of rotting vegetables. The door to the east is locked, but broken panelling in the southwest corner can be pulled loose with a successful {@dc 12} Strength (Athletics) check.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Investigation", + "entries": [ + "A {@dc 14} Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that, although the hanging, cured meat is rotted and covered in the familiar grey-white fibres, the beer seems to be completely unharmed (it contains yeast and so is {@b immune} to the fungal rot)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14 - The Veiled Lady", + "entries": [ + "The fungal activity seems to concentrate in this nexus; finger-like grey-white tendrils run down the walls from the ceiling to the floor below. The floor is thick with glowing toadstools and crunchy with the bones of small, desiccated beasts. In the middle of it all stands a vaguely humanoid figure, the Veiled Lady. This is the location of wave 1 of the boss battle ({@adventure see The Battle Ahead|HGtMH-TVL|4|Wave 1: Veiled Lady}).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Veiled_Lady_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 342, + "entries": [ + "The upcoming battle consists of two phases. In the first, the Veiled Lady tries to distract the players while hemming them in with necrotic puffballs. It doesn't give them the option to leave, inevitably leading to a violent confrontation. Once the Veiled Lady and its swarm spawner fungi are destroyed, the floor collapses, delivering the party to the heart of the fungal colony. Here the characters face off against three guardians, the adventurers Heliana sent during the previous rot.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Timing", + "entries": [ + "The first wave ends when all the swarm spawner fungi and the Veiled Lady (or, in the 15th-level version, the Veiled Lady in its mythic state) are destroyed. The floor then collapses and the second wave begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "If things are going poorly for your party, feel free to have one of the NPCs the party previously encountered arrive and give aid in the form of healing or healing potions. For example, Mustaf de Luge, priest of White Water Worship, might be drawn by the noise while visiting the crypt and cast the {@spell mass healing word} spell from beyond the fields of puffball fungus. The bandits, or Tink Cha the alchemist, might throw a potion that shatters on impact, healing some of the party members for {@dice 4d4 + 4}. Observing the danger, none of these individuals are likely to stay long before retreating. These NPCs might even assist the party in escaping if you choose to use the {@adventure optional ending|HGtMH-TVL|4|Optional Ending: Cave In}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "The colony's hive mind is routed through its fungal heart, hidden deep in the cave system (see Map 13.2). So long as this fungal heart is alive and within its lair, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The fungal heart's lair includes the entirety of Maps 13.1 and 13.2. The DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "10th", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "15th", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your hunt level so you don't have to keep flflicking back and forth!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the fungal heart takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. The heart can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Infectious Spores", + "entries": [ + "The heart chooses one point within the lair. A variety of small mushrooms grow around it, releasing their spores and casting the {@spell fungal infection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell centred on that point." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mindfunk Spores", + "entries": [ + "The heart chooses one creature within the lair, shooting a spray of spore-containing acid at it from a nearby toadstool. Make a ranged weapon attack against the target ({@footnote Vmod|{@hit 4}/{@hit 7}/{@hit 9}|Vmod} to hit). On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam} acid damage and must succeed on a {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw or be affected by the {@spell dominate person} spell until the end of its next turn. The heart can't use this lair action again until it has used a different one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sprout Puffballs", + "entries": [ + "Grey-black puffballs sprout in a {@b 10-foot square} within the lair. Each 5-foot square area of puffballs has AC 5, 1 hit point, immunity to necrotic damage, and {@b immunity} to all conditions bar petrification. The puffballs automatically fail all saving throws.", + "The puffballs erupt if they take any damage or if a creature moves into their space, immediately destroying a 5-foot square. Each creature within 5 feet of the puffballs when they erupt must make a {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam} necrotic damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Veiled Lady", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Lady is waiting for the party and communicates with them telepathically using mental images and emotions. When the party arrives in room 14 you can read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A huge humanoid figure in a flowing gown stands alone in the centre of a large, fungus-filled cavern. Corpses of sewer animals, some emaciated and desiccated, others plump and unblemished, are dotted throughout the chamber.", + "Upon noticing the party, the figure opens its arms wide in greeting, flooding your minds with a sense of welcome and the feeling of being comfortable beside a warm hearth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "It's A Trap!", + "entries": [ + "To the Veiled Lady, now that the party is aware of the hyphan colony's existence, they can't be permitted to leave. It will try to talk to the party, explaining, through emotions and images, that it has made mistakes with its search for food but that it's trying to adapt. While they converse, the fungal heart uses its lair actions each turn to sprout puffballs behind the party. Make a Dexterity (Stealth) check each 6 seconds ({@footnote Vmod|{@hit 4}/{@hit 7}/{@hit 9}|Vmod} modifier). If you roll lower than a character's passive Perception, they notice the new growths.", + "Once the party is good and hemmed in, the fungal heart switches to using the Infectious Spores lair action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corpses", + "entries": [ + "The bodies of {@creature giant rat||giant rats}, {@creature bandit||bandits}, and {@creature darkmantle||darkmantles} are dotted around the periphery of the room. There are {@b 4 corpses} in the 4th- and 10th-level versions, and {@b 8 corpses} in the 15th-level version." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The sole enemy of the first wave is the Veiled Lady, although the mushrooms summoned by its lair actions can be targeted. The Veiled Lady is, in fact, a manifestation of the larger hyphan colony that runs through the surrounding soil and rock. When the encounter turns aggressive, Large, morel-like toadstools (swarm spawner fungi) puncture the rocky floor of the cave, their hundreds of orifices thrumming with concealed activity.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 4", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature lesser veiled lady|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "1 {@creature swarm spawner fungus|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 0; spawning ~1 CR 2 {@creature swarm of pufflings|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting})" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 10", + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature veiled lady|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14; no mythic form)", + "1 {@creature swarm spawner fungus|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 0; spawning ~3 CR 2 {@creature swarm of pufflings|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting})" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 15", + "entries": [ + "At 15th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature veiled lady|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14; CR 17 mythic form)", + "2 {@creature swarm spawner fungus|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarm spawner fungi} (CR 0; spawning ~6 CR 2 {@creature swarm of pufflings|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting})" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Swarm Spawner Fungus", + "entries": [ + "The swarm spawner fungi create {@creature swarm of pufflings|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. For balanced combat, use the following modifications (depending on adventure level) to the Spawn Swarm action:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "4th Level", + "entries": [ + "The swarm spawner fungus produces 1 swarm on the second round of combat. Ignore the recharge function until after the Veiled Lady is defeated. You can describe the toadstool as 'vibrating dangerously' so the party sees it as a danger!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "10th Level", + "entries": [ + "Run the swarm spawner fungus as written." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "15th Level", + "entries": [ + "Half of the remaining swarm spawner fungi recharge their Spawn Swarm action each turn." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Within the colony's long memory, the adventurers' quest to destroy it is a recent event, and one from which it has learned much. The Veiled Lady is a tactical and insightful combatant, intent on staying alive for as long as possible, though its main motive is to prevent any characters from escaping. The result of this is that:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It uses the Mindfunk Spores lair action as often as possible, targeting those with the lowest Wisdom saving throws.", + "It uses Mycelial Reconstitution directly before its turn to avoid opportunity attacks and position itself advantageously.", + "On each of its turns, it tries to bring itself within range of a corpse to take advantage of its Detritivore trait.", + "It uses its movement to bring it within range of characters with low Constitution or Wisdom scores, depending on whether it has Infectious Spores or Shackles of Pain recharged, respectively.", + "It uses Shackles of Pain to repeatedly target the same creature. This is usually a character with high AC and Constitution (as well as low Wisdom).", + "If there is a particularly threatening melee character, it uses its Hyphal Tether to restrain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm Spawner & Pufflings", + "entries": [ + "These plants act like walking landmines with no sense of self-preservation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: The Heart", + "entries": [ + "Shortly after the Veiled Lady and the swarm spawner fungi are destroyed, the hyphal network supporting the floor collapses, delivering the characters to the colony's heart and its three guardians. The guardians are the remnants of previous adventurers, the party of Gus Fushrúm (from {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-TVL|1|Clue 3: Subterranean}). Once the Veiled Lady and swarm spawner fungi are defeated, you can read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A low rumble is swiftly followed by the sensation of falling as the floor gives way. Tumbling through earth and rock weakened by the rapid enlargement of the hyphal network, you find yourselves spilled into a large chamber. A thousand varieties of fungus coat the walls, each glowing a unique, muted shade that bathes the chamber in dim light. In the centre of it all, a massive conglomeration of toadstools pulses, thick ribbons of grey-white dispersing into finger-like fibrous strands that plunge into the earth and rock.", + "Arranged around this central pillar are three oddly-humanoid mushroom-people: a looming behemoth with a single arm as thick as its body clutches a broken sword; a squat toadstool holds what appears to be a staff that lets forth plumes of thick black smoke; and a thin, lithe-looking creature is ringed in limbs ending in sharp, oozing points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Collapse", + "entries": [ + "When the floor suddenly collapses, have each character make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a failure, a creature lands {@condition prone}. Approximate the locations of your players on Map 13.2. The Fungal Heart based on where they were when the collapse happened on Map 13.1. The point marked 'Z' on Map 13.1 is directly above 'Z' on Map 13.2." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Layout", + "entries": [ + "The hole to the Aramachi Sewers is about 30 feet above the floor of the chamber in which the fungal heart resides. The heart is an enormous, 30-foot-wide mass of fungus in the centre of this lower chamber. It is represented in Map 13.2 by the mushrooms in the map's centre." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/MagicForest_GiantShrooms_Night_Gridded.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "015", + "title": "The Fungal Heart", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fungal Heart", + "entries": [ + "The fungal heart has AC 5, immunity to necrotic damage and all conditions except {@condition petrified}, resistance to poison damage, vulnerability to radiant damage, and is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. It automatically fails Dexterity saving throws and automatically succeeds on Strength saving throws. It has the following different statistics depending on the level at which the hunt is run.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Heart Defensive Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Hit Points", + "Saving Throw Modifier" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "120", + "+4" + ], + [ + "10th", + "230", + "+7" + ], + [ + "15th", + "400", + "+9" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heart's Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 10 of each round (losing initiative ties), the heart takes the Hyphal Tether or Mycelial Reconstitution legendary action of the Veiled Lady (use the lesser veiled lady for the 4th-level hunt). If it uses Mycelial Reconstitution, the effect occurs on one of its guardians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Killing the Heart", + "entries": [ + "If the heart is killed, all the guardians become permanently {@condition poisoned} and affected by effects identical to the {@spell slow} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The heart's guardians assemble to defend the heart against the party. They follow the archetypes of a barbarian (brute), a sorcerer (sporeslinger), and a rogue (duskcap). For the fungal heart, use the statistics in the Fungal Heart section opposite.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 4", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 fungal heart (CR 1; 4th-level version)", + "1 {@creature decrepit hyphan duskcap|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 2)", + "1 {@creature decrepit hyphan brute|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 1)", + "1 {@creature decrepit hyphan sporeslinger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 1)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 10", + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 fungal heart (CR 6; 10th-level version)", + "1 {@creature hyphan brute|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "1 {@creature hyphan duskcap|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5)", + "1 {@creature hyphan sporeslinger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 15", + "entries": [ + "At 15th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 fungal heart (CR 9; 15th-level version)", + "1 {@creature vigorous hyphan brute|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 9)", + "1 {@creature vigorous hyphan duskcap|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)", + "1 {@creature vigorous hyphan sporeslinger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "name": "The Hyphan Guardians", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Hyphan_Duskcap.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Hyphan_Sporeslinger.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Hyphan_Brute.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Shared Legendary Actions", + "entries": [ + "This new mechanic auto-balances the action economy of groups of enemies throughout a combat. Instead of an individual having three legendary actions to use each round, a group of individuals shares a pool of legendary actions, which can be distributed as you, the GM, see fit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The hyphal guardians are very tactically-aware combatants with no sense of self-preservation. They are part of the colony's hive mind, care only for the heart's survival, and will sacrifice themselves to ensure it.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Brute", + "entries": [ + "The brute is a juggernaut. It aims to end each of its turns next to a character that won't have a chance to move before it can use its legendary action to Smush them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Duskcap", + "entries": [ + "The duskcap works in partnership with the brute, targeting characters adjacent to the brute to trigger its Sneak Attack. If you use the optional flanking rule, the duskcap moves within melee range to gain advantage on its attacks. If you don't use this optional rule, it uses its bonus action to hide behind the fungal heart and gain advantage on its ranged attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sporeslinger", + "entries": [ + "The sporeslinger doesn't have great longevity and knows it. It uses all its sorcery points as quickly as possible. It keeps its distance from enemies, using ranged cantrips and spell attacks. It uses its legendary action to make itself heavily obscured (preventing opportunity attacks) and then move away from melee combatants. If it is safe and doesn't need to move, it defers its legendary action to the brute or duskcap." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Cave In", + "entries": [ + "When the heart is destroyed, the lair begins collapsing. Each creature must make three ability checks, taking {@b {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam}} bludgeoning damage on each failed check as they try to escape the collapsing cave system. A creature that fails all three checks is buried. What ability and skill checks to use is up to each player; encourage them to be creative! Decide the DC based on how much sense the attempt makes. Alternatively, you can request the following checks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Climbing up the rubble to the cave system above might require a {@dc 10} Strength (Athletics) check.", + "Using your senses to foresee falling chunks of earth might require a {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check.", + "Jumping off of falling blocks might require a {@dc 20} Dexterity (Acrobatics) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 348, + "entries": [ + "If the fungal heart is destroyed, the rot ceases and the town goes on to have a meagre, though sufficient harvest.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If the smugglers survive, they use their connections to ensure a steady supply of (slightly overpriced) food, becoming local heroes.", + "The town holds a small celebration (stocked only with beer) in the characters' honour.", + "If some of the mushrooms remain in the basement of Saucery, its owner, Tink Cha, refines them into potions that have the same effects, but which are no longer potent if not consumed within 1 hour.", + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "L'Arsene approaches the party about a potential heist in Aramachi (see L'Arsène's Ludicrous Larceny, a zany, biomantic adventure).", + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Larceny}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "On returning to the Loot Tavern (or your destination of choice), the bard Cacophonics relentlessly pursues the party seeking heroic tales to make into a song. Regardless of what he is actually told, he pens the following ballad:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The crops are slowly dying,", + "there's decay around the town.", + "Adventurers used all their skill", + "to track it underground.", + "Infectious air.", + "My friends, beware.", + "They move amongst the fungus", + "as its web runs far and wide.", + "A lady in the distance,", + "with her family at her side.", + "Assimilate to keep her safe.", + "Assimilate. You won't escape.", + "As the lady tries to trap them,", + "they must navigate their way.", + "The heart must be the answer", + "so they hunt 'till they have slain.", + "They make their escape.", + "The town is safe." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Dungbeetle.webp" + } + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/VeiledLady}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 349, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "In the remains of the tavern mimic is a variety of bright and shiny coins, as well as a number of preserved monster components (GM's choice).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fungal Heart's Treasure Hoard", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Coins", + "Overgrown Barkshield Rarity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "{@dice 2d6} x 500 sp, {@dice 6d6} x 50 gp", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "10th", + "{@dice 5d6} x 200 gp, {@dice 1d6} x 10 pp", + "Rare" + ], + [ + "15th", + "{@dice 5d6} x 300 gp, {@dice 1d6} x 20 pp", + "Very rare" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The fungal heart and the Veiled Lady are one and the same; treat them as a single Huge creature. The following unique components can be harvested, in addition to the normal components for a plant. One of the 3 lady's veils has been perfectly severed and can be harvested with a DC of 0 (but still requiring harvesting supplies if you use that optional rule). It can be socketed on any held or worn item. The food component for the unique recipe is a pouch of plant (hyphan) spores (spice).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fungal Heart's Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "10", + "Pouch of hyphae (∞)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Pouch of spores{@sup E+V} (∞), lady's veil (3)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Spore-filled gills (3)" + ], + [ + "25", + "Membrane (1)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Longspike_Very_Rare.webp" + }, + "title": "Hyphan Longspike" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/The_Veiled_Lady/Infested_Cultists_Skull.webp" + }, + "title": "Infested Cultist's Skull" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the fungal heart's and Veiled Lady's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fungal Heart's Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup **}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Longspike|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (rapier)", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Optional", + "Pouch of plant (hyphan) hyphae", + "Frail/Potent", + "850 gp/10,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Mycelial Cloak|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Plant (hyphan) membrane", + "Robust", + "2,300 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Painblinder Mycaxe|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any axe)", + "Uncommon/Rare", + "\u2014", + "Plant (hyphan) spore-filled gills", + "Frail/Robust", + "400 gp/1,800 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Fungal Symbiosis|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Ring", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Optional", + "Pouch of plant (hyphan) spores", + "Frail/Potent", + "500 gp/9,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Sporespreader|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Rod, staff or wand", + "Uncommon/Rare", + "Required", + "Plant (hyphan) spore-filled gills", + "Frail/Robust", + "1,000 gp/4,500 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "** This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-SotB", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 351, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i Shadow of the Broodmother}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters with an average party level (APL) of 5, 11, or 17. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress one-quarter of the way to 6th level or one-half of the way to 12th or 18th level. The adventurers must find and defeat the remnants of a rare swamp aboleth that has purportedly already been killed by a group of celebrated adventurers. After hunting for clues about this aberration, the hunt culminates in a three-wave boss battle. This battle is deadly and uses the party's entire daily XP budget. A party well-equipped for an extended fight, as well as means of alleviating disease and mind control, will prove beneficial on this monster hunt.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Slkvol (SLIK-vol) the aboleth broodmother has, for the past few million years, shaped the ecology of Milakul swamp to best serve its own interests: the native swallybogs worship Slkvol as a deity, the fauna all bear signs of Slkvol's modifications, and adventurers are enthralled to spread word of how uninteresting and unworthy of exploration the swamp is. However, Dr. Doolots is not so easily deterred.", + "Dr. Doolots, a female dragonborn anthrozoologist, is intent on unveiling the swamp's secrets. After several of her field assistants went missing, she gave credence to the swallybog tales of the 'swamp curse' and contracted Heliana, the Hunt Master, to send a group of monster hunters. The Fearsome Five tracked Slkvol to its flooded cave where they dispatched it in a mighty battle, taking one of Slkvol's spawn from its egg sacs back as proof.", + "However, Slkvol was prepared for such an eventuality. The egg sacs\u2014and there are dozens\u2014contain aboleth broodlings whose sole purpose is to venture into the swamp, mind control creatures, and return this biomass to the cave where it can be converted into a new body for Slkvol. Upon returning to the swamp, Dr. Doolots' assistants continued to disappear, leaving her believing the Five duped her.", + "By the time the party arrives, Slkvol has almost been reformed. The three waves of the battle represent the final flood of broodling-controlled biomass, the chrysalis converting this biomass into a new broodmother, and the reborn Slkvol." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Swallybogs_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to assimilate:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Slkvol the aboleth broodmother and its many broodlings." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The monster's realm is a swamp accessible through a bayou. Its lair is enclosed by thick vines that prevent passage to those not under Slkvol's control." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monsters' Motivation", + "entries": [ + "The broodlings want to gather enough biomass to reform Slkvol. Slkvol then wants to enthrall the party." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monsters' Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "Slkvol has lorded over the swamp for the last few million years, bending it to its will. After being killed, Slkvol's broodlings have mind controlled many creatures\u2014including Dr. Doolots' field assistants\u2014gathering them all in Slkvol's lair." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "Enticing your party to slog through a swamp ain't no easy thing! Luckily, if curiosity, morality, or the chance to tell a good story doesn't tickle their fancy, there's always gold. Feel free to use as many of the following hooks as necessary to get the party to bite!", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: The Unending Curse", + "entries": [ + "The party overhears an argument; Dr. Doolots accuses the Fearsome Five (jokingly called the Fearful Five for their tendency to give up when hunting especially ferocious beasts) of lying. The Five claimed to have killed the beast responsible for the 'swamp curse'\u2014they have one of the beast's offspring to prove it. However, Doolots, their patron for this mission, claims that the local swallybogs are still behaving oddly. If anything, the curse is now worse!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: The Missing Assistant", + "entries": [ + "Dr. Doolots, a zoologist studying swamp ecology, approaches or otherwise contacts the party. She previously hired adventurers to clear the swamp of a dangerous curse affecting local fauna but, despite the adventurers' protestations of success, the curse seems to be persisting. Her field assistant, a swallybog named Gilforth, has been captured and she needs someone to save the swamp's inhabitants. Gilforth is identifiable by the white lab coat he wears." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Swamp Gold", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across an advert on a noticeboard in an adventurer's guildhall, town square, or on Heliana's job board in the Loot Tavern itself. In addition to monetary rewards (see the table below), L'Arsène Upin (an infamous gadgeteer), also near the noticeboard, mentions that the properties of monstrous amphibians' skin and toxins allow incredibly useful items to be fashioned from them. If the party can harvest whatever swamp monster is probably responsible for this curse, he could make something useful for the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + "In all cases, Dr. Doolots acts as the quest giver and can give the party directions to a place where they can dock their boat and proceed on foot. She doesn't know much about what's going on\u2014she hasn't had a chance to start her research, as her assistants\u2014local tribespeople known as swallybogs\u2014keep disappearing. Dr. Doolots offers a reward relative to the party's level; adjust this to best fit your world's economy.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "750 gp", + "1,900" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3,500 gp", + "8,200" + ], + [ + "17th", + "8,750 gp", + "21,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Doolots_Lab_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dr. Doolots", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Dr. Doolots", + "entries": [ + "{@i Humanoid (dragonborn), zoologist, she/her}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Curious, enthusiastic, overthinker." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Tall, sinewy, golden-scaled, piercing blue eyes, wears pince-nez." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To catalogue all species in the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Failing to prevent (or even causing) the extinction of an uncatalogued creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "What are you!? That hair, those eyes... hrm... is that parasite or symbiont embedded in your skin?" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Dr_Doolots.webp" + }, + "title": "Dr. Doollots" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 354, + "entries": [ + "Doolots suggests the party's first port of call be the Fearsome Five, followed by Heliana who currently holds the monster-hunting contract. Each of the following clues lists ways in which you can hint at the broodmother's traits.", + "The clues are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The aboleth broodmother and its offspring, broodlings, use mind control.", + "The touch of the broodmother is infectious.", + "The broodmother and broodlings travel mostly through water." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Mind Control", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth broodmother and its broodlings can all attempt to charm creatures within close range of them that they can see. When charmed, a creature is under the charmer's control. On their own, a broodling's charm is easy to overcome but, en masse, broodlings become more powerful. A broodling can attempt to charm a creature once per day. Damaging a charmed creature can help break this charm.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fearsome Five", + "entries": [ + "The Five have a broodling captured in a small cage, covered by a cloth. When the cloth is removed, the broodling attempts to charm one of the party members. The DC is low ({@dc 6} Wisdom saving throw) but, success or failure, the party member realises they were a moment away from trying to free the critter. If asked, Ser Lonsalittle (LG male gnome {@creature knight}) motions to a goliath compatriot and says something like the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Hah! Looks like little Slimo almost got you there!\" he says, slapping his thigh. \"Climbo here almost got taken in by the fellow, too! Had to give him a rap around the noggin' to snap him out of it, eh, Climbo? Yes, this little blighter,\" he points at the broodling \"tries to get at least one of us each day. Lucky for us there's only one of them; get a few of 'em near each other and you don't stand a chance. The cloth seems to put paid to his hi-jinks, mind you.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "En Route", + "entries": [ + "As the party progresses into the swamp, a broodling splashes out of the undergrowth, staring at one of the party members and trying to charm them. Success or failure, the character realises they were close to picking up the critter and protecting it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Clue_1.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Infectious Disease", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth broodmother and its offspring can spread disease through their touch. The diseased creature becomes a vessel for more broodlings and is prone to drying out if it spends too long out of the water. The broodlings can only hatch underwater, so this alteration is a way of keeping their host in a favourable environment.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fearsome Five", + "entries": [ + "One of the Five, a N female halfling {@creature assassin} named Garr Oate, has a large tub of grease she is constantly applying to her skin, which looks painfully dry. A {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check notices a conspicuous, fleshy yellow lump (a broodling sac) under her sleeve. She mentions:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Bloody swamp has dried my skin out. Only time I get any relief is when I take a bath - I've never bathed so much!\"" + ] + }, + "If pressed about the yellow sac she says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Just some botfly larvae. Our cleric says to wait till it hatches so we don't leave an open wound.\"" + ] + }, + "A {@dc 15} Intelligence (Medicine or Nature) check reveals that this is not a botfly larva. The broodling sac is too unique for anyone to know what it is by making a check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "En Route", + "entries": [ + "As the party nears Slkvol's swamp while boating through the bayou, they spot a half-submerged crocodile sunning itself near a fallen tree. A {@dc 8} Wisdom (Perception) check spots the large yellow lumps (broodling sacs) on its back. A result of 13 or higher notices that, where the crocodile is out of the water, both its skin and the sacs look dry and damaged. Under the water, the skin and sacs look healthy, and small creatures can be seen moving within the sacs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Clue_2.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Watery World", + "entries": [ + "The swamp's inhabitants are more mobile\u2014and more deadly\u2014in the water. Water can act as a medium through which the broodmother's and broodlings' psychic energy can propagate. For this reason, the lair around Slkvol's cave can produce waves to knock creatures over and submerge them. Items and spells that grant a swim speed will prove great boons on this hunt.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fearsome Five", + "entries": [ + "The party's bard, a NG male dwarf named Cacophonics, is composing a song about the fight. In its current, unfinished version it reads:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Attend the tale of the Fearsome Five.", + "Through curséd swamps did they bravely strive.", + "The water crashed and did pull them in,", + "So phantasmical horrors could wear them thin.", + "Their magic let them swim and thrive,", + "The Fearsome Five,", + "Delivered the monster's death wish.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Stories", + "entries": [ + "If the party enquires with any locals, or perhaps asks Dr. Doolots herself, it's revealed that the swamp curse is capable of plucking men from their boats so that they see untold horrors in the water below. It's not such a big deal for those that can easily swim out of the water, but many a warrior laden with heavy armour has failed to resurface after such a wave." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Broodmother}", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Swamp_Laboratory_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Clue_3.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Milakul Swamp", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "For the most part, Milakul swamp is a navigable bayou replete with a dizzying array of unique flora and fauna. It is a humid, mosquito-filled labyrinth from which many adventurers have failed to emerge. Luckily for the party, the map Dr. Doolots has provided makes finding Slkvol's swamp much easier. You can use the following list to describe some of the many wonders observed en-route:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A bird shoots a lightning bolt from its long, reptilian tail, stunning a fish near the water's surface before swooping down to pluck it with its long talons.", + "An eight-eyed fish spins a web around an unlucky frog under the water's surface.", + "A large-fronded fern bends down to dip its net-like leaves into the water, scooping up a pile of silt which it begins filtering.", + "Small, six-limbed mammals groom one another in the tree-tops, fixing the party with hard stares as they ferry insects to their mouths.", + "An unkempt human clad in ragged scraps of armour (an adventurer who got lost many decades ago) runs away when spotted by the party.", + "An amphibious-looking humanoid (a {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}) spear fishing on the edge of the river." + ] + }, + "The party can park its boat at the head of a sunken trail leading through nigh-on impassable underbrush to Slkvol's lair. This short journey is a good time to reveal {@adventure Clue 1|HGtMH-SotB|1|Clue 1: Mind Control} to the party if you have not done so already." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Infected_Crocodile_Sketch.webp" + }, + "title": "Infected Crocodile" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 358, + "entries": [ + "The upcoming battle consists of 3 waves, the first against the broodlings and swallybogs, the second against the aboleth's chrysalis, and the third against the reborn aboleth broodmother. The battle should be conveyed as a race against time to try and prevent the broodmother from reforming. In reality, there is no way to stop this, but the players can affect how strong the subsequent waves are depending on how much damage they deal to the broodlings, the mind-controlled creatures, and the chrysalis.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Variable Strength", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the encounter, actions the players take can reduce how strong the chrysalis and broodmother are in the subsequent waves. This change in strength is measured by a passive penalty or bonus to the damage of its attacks and abilities. The penalty can be no greater than -5, and the bonus no greater than the average player level. This can be affected in the following ways:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wave 1", + "entries": [ + "Each {@b 10 damage} dealt to the huddled creatures results in a {@b -1 penalty} to the damage rolls of the chrysalis and broodmother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wave 2", + "entries": [ + "Each broodling or creature that melds into the chrysalis gives a {@b +1 bonus} to the damage rolls of the chrysalis and broodmother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wave 2", + "entries": [ + "Each {@b 20 damage} dealt to the chrysalis results in a {@b -1 penalty} to the damage rolls of the chrysalis and broodmother." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip \u2013 Keeping Track", + "entries": [ + "Save yourself panic by having a pencil and eraser ready! A tally chart can be used to keep track of the current bonus/penalty the chrysalis and broodmother have applied to their damage rolls. The tally chart is then simply another modifier you apply to the result of each damage roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Timings", + "entries": [ + "Waves 2 and 3 start on round 4 and 7 of combat, respectively. The third wave (and the encounter) ends when the broodmother is defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Broodmother's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Upon arriving at the entrance to Slkvol's swampy lair, you can read the following to narrate the party's journey:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small, muddy bay leads up to a thicket of impassable vegetation. Within the wall of closely knitted swamp bramble is a half-submerged passageway of uneven, muddy ground, scarcely 5 feet wide.", + "The air is cool and clammy within the passage. The ground undulates beneath the water; roots and clods of earth occasionally break its surface, while at other times it falls away with a lurch, leaving you thigh-deep. Despite the lack of any perceivable current\u2014whirlpools of silt spiral straight upwards with each footfall\u2014the water elicits a sensation like a strong tide pulling you onwards wherever it touches your bodies. The air is void of the thrum of living things that have accompanied you on the journey thus far. There is no buzz of mosquitoes and the distant call of bird song is muffled, swallowed by the thick vegetation that hems you in." + ] + }, + "This is an appropriate time to narrate the 'en route' encounter for {@adventure Clue 1|HGtMH-SotB|1|Clue 1: Mind Control} if you choose to do so. Otherwise, you can continue reading:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Turning yet another corner, the space opens up. You would be forgiven for thinking you were in a cave, so thick is the twisted swamp bramble that rises up from the surrounding foliage, forming a dome overhead. Visible within the humid, dimly-lit dome is a lake some hundred feet across. Small islands of mud protrude from the water below and the ruins of a primitive village are picked out by narrow shafts of sunlight.", + "On a small island at the far side of the lake is the unmistakable dead form of a tentacled creature. Between the lake's entrance and the corpse are assembled all manner of local swamp creatures, many bearing the fleshy yellow sacs you've seen elsewhere. More appear through the thick vegetation or bubbling up from the lake. Each carries tiny manta-like creatures that latch onto their hosts' backs with a hooked mouth appendage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodling_Sketch_Annotated.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Swamp_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "The lair has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "The ceiling is a dome made of 5-foot-thick swamp bramble. It starts 10 feet above the water around the lair's edge and rises to 40 feet high in the centre. Each 5-foot cube of the thicket has an AC of 15, 50 hit points, vulnerability to cold damage, resistance to bludgeoning damage, and immunity to piercing, poison, and psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls are made of the same thicket as the ceiling but are 15 feet thick. The walls can open to allow broodlings, the broodmother, and the creatures they control to pass." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Floor", + "entries": [ + "The floor is mostly murky water 15 feet deep. 5 feet of water heavily obscures anything beyond it. Small islands\u2014tangles of roots, mud, and rushes\u2014protrude from the water and are difficult terrain. The swallybog ruins are made of damp wooden planks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light", + "entries": [ + "The interior is dimly lit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Infections", + "entries": [ + "The water of this swamp is a petri dish of loose genetic material and virulent creations of the broodmother. Any creature that is reduced to half its maximum hit points or fewer by piercing or slashing damage must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or become infected with a disease. If the disease is not cured within 24 hours, the creature becomes afflicted by one randomly-determined disease from the {@spell contagion} spell until the disease is removed.", + "A submarine cave (containing {@adventure various treasures|HGtMH-SotB|5}) can be found in the water to the east with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom (Perception) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodmother_Lake.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "015", + "title": "Slkvol's Lair", + "credit": "The Mad Cartographer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth broodmother has tremorsense throughout its lair. So long as the broodmother or one of its offspring is alive and within the lake, it can evoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions and environmental hazards depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "11th", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "17th", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the creature takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the same effect can't be used two rounds in a row:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tempestuous Turbulence", + "entries": [ + "The water within the lair writhes and swirls, causing 6-foot-tall waves to crash over all the low-lying islands. Each creature in the water, or on the ground less than 5 feet above the water's surface, must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be pulled up to {@b 20 feet} into the water." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Plague Tide", + "entries": [ + "The water begins to bubble, filling the lair with noxious, aerosolised droplets. A creature is affected even if it doesn't need to breathe. Each creature must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned}. If running this hunt at 11th or 17th level, the creature is {@condition poisoned} as if it had failed a saving throw against the {@spell contagion} spell (no concentration required). A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on it on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aqua Phantasm", + "entries": [ + "Water in the aboleth broodmother's lair magically becomes a conduit for the unspeakable horrors the broodmother has witnessed in its vast memory. Each creature of the broodmother or broodlings' choice within the lair's waters must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw or take {@b {@damage 2d4;3d6;6d6|Vdam}} psychic damage and become {@condition frightened} of the huddled mass of creatures (wave 1), the chrysalis (wave 2), or the broodmother (wave 3) until the end of its next turn." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Dead_Aboleth_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Broodlings", + "entries": [ + "Upon noticing the party, several of the charmed creatures change tack to intercept them, though the majority stay in a huddled mass near the lake's centre. Broodlings that haven't yet found a host jet through the water towards the characters. Hiding from the party, charmed swallybogs sneak freely through the undergrowth. The rest of the creatures huddle together in front of the cave's entrance.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sneaking Swallybogs", + "entries": [ + "Roll a single Dexterity (Stealth) check for the swallybogs before combat and on each of their turns until they attack. In the brambles, their check modifier equals {@footnote Vmod|+5/+7/+9|Vmod}. If the result is lower than one of the adventurers' passive Perceptions, let that player know that its character notices something moving through the swamp bramble." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Missing Assistant", + "entries": [ + "If using \"The Missing Assistant\" adventure hook, Gilforth (NG {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}), conspicuous in his now-muddied white lab coat, is visible near the north edge of the huddled mass. Gilforth resists any attempt to grapple him ({@b +1 Dexterity (Acrobatics)} modifier). If Gilforth is not within the huddle when wave 1 ends (at initiative 0 of the third round of combat), the charm on him is broken. If he is still in the huddle, he gets absorbed into the chrysalis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Huddled Creatures", + "entries": [ + "Separate from the monsters which attack the party is a Huge mass of creatures\u2014broodlings, swallybogs, crocodiles, snakes, frogs and other swamp dwellers\u2014huddling together in front of the cave. This huddle can be targeted by attacks and spells. The huddled mass has an AC equal to the {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} and a saving throw modifier equal to {@footnote Vmod|+5/+7/+9|Vmod} - 3. Treat the huddle of creatures as two separate individuals for the purposes of determining damage from area of effect abilities and spells.", + "To add a sense of urgency, tell the players that the huddled mass is slowly growing, with the flesh of adjacent creatures fusing to one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Darkvision & Perception", + "entries": [ + "Creatures without darkvision have {@b disadvantage} on Perception checks that involve sight in dim light. You can impose a {@b -5 penalty} on passive Perception to account for this disadvantage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Charmed snakes and crocodiles swim alongside broodlings, while swallybogs lurk behind the swamp bramble, ready to unleash an ambush. Depending on the level at which you're running this hunt, the makeup of the enemy combatants differs.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "8 {@creature broodling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|broodlings} (CR 1/2)", + "3 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybogs} (CR 1/2)", + "3 {@creature constrictor snake||constrictor snakes} (CR 1/4)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "1 {@creature giant crocodile} (CR 5)", + "2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins} (CR 3)", + "6 {@creature broodling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|high threat broodlings} (CR 2; 52 hit points, 50 foot swimming speed, {@hit 8} to hit modifier, Sting saving throw {@dc 14}, Entrance base saving throw {@dc 14})" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 17", + "entries": [ + "At 17th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "2 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers} (CR 6)", + "3 {@creature giant crocodile||giant crocodiles} (CR 5)", + "4 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins} (CR 3)", + "8 {@creature broodling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|high threat broodlings} (CR 2; see above)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodling_2_Sketch_Annotated.webp" + }, + "title": "Broodling" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Broodlings and Beasts", + "entries": [ + "Broodlings in close proximity to one another have higher Intelligence. Hence, while the snakes/crocodiles surge toward the nearest target, the broodlings identify which of the party has a low Wisdom saving throw and flank the adventurers to attack that creature en {@i masse}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swallybogs", + "entries": [ + "The swallybogs can move freely through the thick undergrowth around the lair's periphery. They can emerge from any part of the forested swamp bramble area on the map. Their purpose is to isolate and eliminate any creature that is attacking at range and keeping its distance from the huddle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Affecting the Next Waves", + "entries": [ + "Damaging the huddle of creatures in front of the cave weakens the chrysalis in wave 2. For each {@b 10 points} of damage the huddle takes, the chrysalis' and broodmother's damage rolls gain a {@b -1 penalty} (maximum of -5) until it finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Visceral Feedback - Wave 1", + "entries": [ + "Your players don't know if they're having an effect if you don't narrate it! If a player damages the huddle of creatures, be sure to let them know the other creatures they're fighting dislike that. They could even change targets to attack the creature that damaged the huddle. You could say, \"As the mindless beasts {@i fall under} your attack, your foes let out hisses and snorts of anger, turning their attention on you.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: The Chrysalis", + "entries": [ + "With a wet sucking sound, the huddle of creatures melds into a mass of writhing limbs, eyes, bones, and viscera. As the form of each creature dissolves into a single bubbling mound of flesh, the broodlings all turn tail, rushing to merge with the creature. Over the next few rounds, more creatures rush from the surrounding water to meld with the mass.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Each non-swallybog creature that survived wave 1 spends all its movement and actions to move towards the chrysalis. These creatures Dash; they don't have the wherewithal to take the Disengage action. Each creature that reaches the chrysalis' space immediately melds with it, granting the chrysalis and the broodmother a +1 bonus to damage rolls until it finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Newcomers", + "entries": [ + "At initiative 20 of each round (winning initiative ties), {@creature constrictor snake||constrictor snakes} appear at the edge of the map (GM's choice of location; consult the table below for the number of snakes). They act on initiative 0 of each round, using their movement and action to move directly towards the chrysalis. Each creature that reaches the chrysalis' space immediately melds with it, granting the chrysalis and the broodmother a +1 bonus to damage rolls until it finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Snakes Spawned per Round", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Number of Constrictor Snakes Spawned" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "11th", + "6 (2d4 + 1)" + ], + [ + "17th", + "9 (3d4 + 2)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "Ignore the lair actions for this wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "This wave involves a single chrysalis, a couple more aggravating swallybogs, and multiple low-health beasts that spawn each turn. Depending on the level at which you're running this hunt, the makeup of the enemy combatants differs.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th-level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature lesser brood chrysalis|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "2 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybogs} (CR ½)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th-level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature brood chrysalis|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 12)", + "1 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6)", + "1 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 17", + "entries": [ + "At 17th-level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature greater brood chrysalis|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 18)", + "2 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers} (CR 6)", + "4 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Brood_Chrysalis.webp" + }, + "title": "Brood Chrysalis" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "All creatures except the swallybogs and chrysalis spend their movement and actions trying to reach the chrysalis in order to be assimilated. The chrysalis tries to maintain a central position while slowing creatures with its Sticky Ectoplasm so they can be assimilated after its adult form emerges.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swallybogs", + "entries": [ + "As in wave 1, the swallybogs, being charmed creatures, move freely through the thick undergrowth. They can emerge from any part of the forested swamp bramble area on the map. Their purpose is to attack creatures that are out of the chrysalis' range." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Affecting the Next Waves", + "entries": [ + "Damaging the chrysalis weakens the {@b aboleth broodmother} in wave 3. For each {@b 20 points} of damage the chrysalis takes, the chrysalis' and broodmother's damage rolls gain a {@b -1 penalty} (maximum of -5) until it finishes a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Visceral Feedback - Wave 2", + "entries": [ + "Giving players feedback on how their actions affect this mechanic is an important part of them solving the puzzle in wave 2. You can say things like \"As the snake melds into the chrysalis, the mass of flesh writhes in triumph, its movements more vigorous and its ectoplasm more virulent,\" or \"As your blows crack the chrysalis' exterior, its strength appears to wane, its attacks becoming less potent.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Broodmother Reborn", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Aboleth_Broodmother_Scene.webp" + } + }, + "The hard carapace of the chrysalis ruptures open with a damp crack, releasing the tentacled form of a rubbery-skinned aboleth. Small yellow sacs on its back already swim with unborn broodlings.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The aboleth broodmother, along with any surviving swallybogs and beasts, attacks the players. Depending on the level at which you're running this hunt, the makeup of the enemy combatants differs.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature lesser aboleth broodmother|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 11", + "entries": [ + "At 11th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature aboleth broodmother|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 16; no mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 17", + "entries": [ + "At 17th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature aboleth broodmother|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 16; CR 22 mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Using its Jet legendary action in conjunction with the murky water, the aboleth broodmother can pop up almost anywhere, taking a party unawares. Its greatest defence is avoiding being seen. It is an extremely intelligent fighter and uses the following tactics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It immediately identifies low-Wisdom characters.", + "It spends its first turns birthing broodlings and trying to Entrance characters.", + "Under no circumstances does it willingly move onto land; its long tentacles can reach up to the swallybog ruins.", + "It doesn't let itself get cornered, especially by high damage dealers.", + "It uses its Jet legendary action to disappear below the murky water immediately before the turn of a player character it deems particularly dangerous." + ] + }, + "Once it has used up its daily uses of its Entrance action, the broodmother's tactics become more aggressive; it is now fighting to survive. The mythic trait (only used in the 17th-level hunt) represents the ultimate escalation of this fight for survival." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Cave_Entrance_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 365, + "entries": [ + "What happens next? The options below are possible routes you could choose to take the story.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Slkvol is gone! The remainder of its broodlings succumb to predators of the swamp and the only trace of the broodmother is a bizarre ability the swamp's humanoids develop; a psychic, telepathic connection that spreads like an infection. The curse is lifted!", + "Slkvol lives on! There's no way all the broodlings could have been killed, right? A much reduced Slkvol is reborn, intent on re-establishing its dominion of Milakul swamp, much to Doolots' chagrin. The curse continues!", + "If Slkvol is slain, the swallybogs seek the next most impressive specimen to worship. This could be Doolots, a mysterious jungle creature, or one of the player characters themselves.", + "If Gilforth is slain, Doolots is disappointed, but quickly finds a new assistant from the local population.", + "If Gilforth lives, he helps the party with any Harvesting checks immediately after the fight concludes.", + "Heliana, or whichever patron you've chosen for this quest, gives the players their reward and offers them a new contract." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodling_3_Sketch_Annotated.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 366, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Slkvol's underwater cave can be spotted with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom (Perception) check. Inside are the spoils of ill-prepared adventurers, explorers, and traders. The rewards depend on the level at which you run this hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dragon's Treasure Hoard", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Coins", + "Gemstones" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d6} x 1,000 sp", + "{@dice 3d6} x 100 gp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d4} x 25 gp diamonds", + "{@dice 1d4} x 25 gp gems" + ] + } + ], + [ + "11th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 5d6} x 200 gp", + "{@dice 1d6} x 10 pp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 1d6} x 50 gp diamonds", + "{@dice 3d6} x 50 gp gems" + ] + } + ], + [ + "17th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 7d6} x 300 gp", + "{@dice 1d6} x 30 pp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@dice 2d6} x 50 gp diamonds", + "{@dice 6d6} x 50 gp gems" + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodmothers_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Broodmother's Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "Slkvol's first corpse has already begun to rot\u2014there are no salvageable parts. If the party manages to slay Slkvol's reborn form, however, the fresh corpse has plenty to offer to a harvester with a steady hand.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Biohazard", + "entries": [ + "Harvesting an aboleth broodmother carries all sorts of risks. Any creature that attempts to harvest or assist in the harvest of the broodmother must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}|VDC} Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a failure, the creature comes into contact with mucous and must make a save against the broodmother's Infectious Mucous trait." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest: Broodmother", + "entries": [ + "The broodmother has the following harvestable components, in addition to the normal components for an aberration. As luck would have it, one of its four eyes has come perfectly detached and can be harvested with a DC of 0. The food component for the unique recipe is {@i aberration (broodmother) tentacle (flesh)}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Broodmother Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye (4{@sup *})" + ], + [ + "10", + "Tentacle{@sup E} (5)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Broodling sac (1)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Hide (1)" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* One eye has fallen out; Slkvol has 3 more available." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following magic items can be crafted from the broodmother's unique monster components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Broodmother Aboleth Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Broodmother's Embrace|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Very rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Aberration (broodmother) hide", + "Robust/Potent/Mythic", + "3,500 gp/12,000 gp/41,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Broodslinger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Required", + "Aberration (broodmother) broodling sac", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "800 gp/2,500 gp/9,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Tome of Living Memories|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Rare/Very rare", + "Optional (by wizard)", + "Aberration (broodmother) eye{@sup **}", + "Frail/Robust/Potent", + "750 gp/2,300 gp/10,000 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost.", + "** One, two, or three eyes for uncommon, rare, and very rare, respectively" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Aboleth broodmothers weave a rich genetic tapestry with the ecosystem in which they settle. A broodmother does not evolve via the mechanisms proposed by many famous zoologists, but rather assimilates the adaptations that other species develop through natural selection. After ingesting an organism, special enzymes within a broodmother's gastric tract extract useful genes and mutations, apportioning them to the relevant organs in the broodmother's form. One of those adaptations was a failsafe: a means of storing its memories, gathering biomass, and reforming itself." + ], + "by": "Dr. Doolots, Anthrozoologist" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodlings_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Shadow_of_the_Broodmother/Broodmother_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-DW", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 369, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i Dream Weaver}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 5, 12, or 19. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress one-third of the way to 6th or 13th level, or two-fifths of the way to 20th level. The adventurers must enter the Dreamscape to free a population of villagers held in perpetual sleep by an extraplanar aberration: the dreamholder.", + "After discovering all of the villagers asleep, the party must themselves fall asleep to enter the Dreamscape. In the Dreamscape, the party meets the villagers' psyches in a perpetual loop of three locomotive carriages. They have a chance to release these psyches from the illusions to which the dreamholder is subjecting them. Eventually, the dreamholder notices the party's interference, and things take a more violent turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "On a psychedelic trip to the Astral Plane induced by consuming magical mushrooms, Esmeralda Butterwort, the apothecary for the village of Cordette, brought back a stowaway from the Far Realm in the corners of her mind. This parasite, a dreamholder by the name of Insomnium, began hopping between villagers' dreams, manipulating them to incite great emotion on which it fed. This had the side effect of linking the villager's dreams, creating some socially awkward encounters.", + "Insomnium quickly realised that the village was small and diurnal\u2014a problem for a being that requires a continuous chain of sleeping creatures to exist. All the villagers worked during the day, meaning that, in order not to get ejected back to the Astral Plane, Insomnium had to spend the days manipulating the dreams of napping cats, barn owls, and\u2014worst of all\u2014bats (all they dream about is nectar). These simple-minded creatures provided little nourishment, and Insomnium was \"forced\" to lock sleepers into their dreams, to ensure it didn't have to consume such paltry offerings again.", + "Bucket, the village mayor's automaton, is one of the few individuals left unaffected, by virtue of not needing to sleep. While some villagers escaped, most are now trapped in slumber, and Bucket has sent a request to Heliana for help. Several villagers are showing signs of physical exhaustion, and one has passed on entirely. If action isn't taken quickly, more of the villagers might soon expire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Train_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to grasp:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder, Insomnium, is an aberration from the Anomalies, a strange and distant plane of existence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "Insomnium desires to create a perpetual Dreamscape from which it can feed. To do this it plans to lock the villagers into a perpetual sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "About a week ago, Insomnium created a Dreamscape by linking the dreams of Cordette's villagers and has since held them in an almost-perpetual slumber. It feeds on their emotions, which it manipulates through illusions. To ensure these dreamers do not die from exhaustion, it must periodically let them wake to eat and drink, knowing that they must return to sleep. However, it hasn't perfected this practice: some villagers\u2014the frail and infirm\u2014have already passed from exhaustion, and one individual wakes and flees when the party arrives ({@adventure see Clue 2|HGtMH-DW|2|Clue 2: Sleep to Wake})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder exists within the Dreamscape, a melange of the dreams of the villagers over which it holds dominion." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "A hamlet full of sleeping villagers? That doesn't sound like a dungeon. Like a deep therapy session, the real dungeon is in your mind or, more specifically, the adventurers' dreams. Use as many of the following hooks as necessary to get your party motivated.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: Group Naptime", + "entries": [ + "A whole village has gone to sleep, and none can be woken. Bucket, the mayor's automaton, has tried the usual medical procedures: smelling salts, leeches, and electrocution; nothing has worked! This seems like a magical mystery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Eternal Sleep", + "entries": [ + "One villager has already passed from exhaustion and more could soon follow if steps aren't taken to wake them. Luckily, the village's children were on a school trip and have since been residing in a nearby town. However, will there be parents to return to?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Baron Bodrum's Disaster Relief Discretionary Fund", + "entries": [ + "As per its programming, Bucket, the automaton, can access the discretionary fund set up by Baron Bodrum to ensure continuity of all business ventures. It is permitted to pay the party upon resumption of normal village activity." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Entrance_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bucket", + "entries": [ + "The town's mayor, Sandy Topman, was gifted an automaton by Baron Bodrum. This magic-infused machine usually performs menial tasks, acts as a secretary, and secretly reports to the Baron. Sandy, quite astutely, doesn't trust it. Now, Bucket is the only conscious being in the village. It can act as the party's quest giver and guide them around the village, explaining the information in the adventure hooks and providing the clues marked 'Bucket' in the Know Thy Enemy section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "750 gp", + "2,400" + ], + [ + "12th", + "4,250 gp", + "7,500" + ], + [ + "19th", + "8,750 gp", + "20,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Characters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bucket", + "entries": [ + "Bucket is an advanced automaton from Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s buddy bot line. Vaguely humanoid-shaped, his brass exterior is in need of polish, and slight squeaks can be heard whenever he moves, as his joints need oiling. Bucket is polite, verging on obsequious, but has an experimental behavioural enchantment that results in moments of low-key sarcasm and saltiness. If pressed about this apparently rude behaviour, he will feign innocence, remarking \"How could I have been so blind as to not see the offence that might have caused! Please accept my heartfelt apologies.\"", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bucket", + "entries": [ + "{@i Automaton, secretary, he/him}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Jobsworth, obsequious." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Humanoid-shaped, made of wood and metal, eye glows with arcane energy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To report any and all findings back to Baron Bodrum and to tacitly insult all humanoids." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Becoming obsolete." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I do apologise if my words cause offence. Dealing with you emotion-havers is quite the effort!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Bucket.webp" + }, + "title": "Bucket" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Villagers", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the village, there are twelve sleepers. One of them (Ayu Aeska, see Clue 2) awakens while the party is in town, fleeing after they interact with the party. Another, the village storyteller, Ol' Matthias, has expired. The rest of the villagers, including all the children, are staying in a nearby town. The villagers were not moved out of Cordette for fear of spreading their infection. The sleeping villagers are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Esmerelda Butterwort}, a jolly NG female halfling, is Cordette's apothecary. She enjoys recreational use of magical mushrooms and hates people who behave too officiously or lawfully.", + "{@b Sandy Topman}, an affable and polite LG female dwarf, is Cordette's mayor and the mill owner. She is charming, has a head for numbers, and likes to avoid confrontation, ensuring all are as happy as can be, within reason.", + "{@b Ma Slake}, a sardonic female LN half-elf, is Cordette's innkeeper. She runs a tight ship, having worked as a quartermaster on merchant vessels in her youth. She likes efficiency and loathes laziness.", + "{@b Alan Gruber}, a laissez-faire male N human, is the village drunk. He lives off of his war pension, having been a soldier, and is secretly in love with Ma Slake. He likes jokes and avoids talking about anything too serious.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Labourers", + "entries": [ + "Cordette contains a large contingent of miners and farmers. Of those, three individuals are in the Dreamscape. All three appreciate camaraderie and a respect for workers' rights, and all detest how big business treats its workers as expendable cogs in a larger machine.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Brude Mountainroot}, leader of the three, is a middle-aged, taciturn NG female dwarf, who's never been promoted to foreman because she is \"more on the worker's side than the business'\".", + "{@b Mokun Fastwrench} is a young, excitable NG male gnome, full of bravado, but unwilling to throw the first punch, ever.", + "{@b Kosh} is a silent, steely-eyed N male half-elf who had his tongue removed for speaking out against a former master." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lawyers", + "entries": [ + "Though not technically from Cordette, these three lawyers were in town to parlay with the dissenting workforce who were trying to unionise. They represent Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. and see all the villagers as either misguided or malevolent.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Silvant Brightquill}, a precise LN female gnome, is the group's leader. She follows the letter of the law; morality has no say in the decisions she makes.", + "{@b Mala Velont}, a ruthless LE female dragonborn, is Silvant's assistant. She is greedy, in it for her own gain, and is quick to bear a grudge.", + "{@b Brosh}, a quiet LN male gobboc, is their clerk. He constantly takes notes, leaving him no time to talk. He is easily impressed by his superiors but takes a haughty, patronising stance with those he believes beneath him." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Cordette", + "page": 372, + "entries": [ + "Cordette is a small, ambiguous village, usually home to approximately one hundred individuals; a mix of humans, dwarves, halflings, and half-elves. If you find yourself in need of guidance, Cordette can be set in rolling green hills, scattered with sparkling rivers, industrious farms, and mine shafts. The village itself is centred around a mid-sized river, over which spans an ancient-but-sturdy stone bridge. On one side of the bridge, Topman's Watermill grinds grain for the surrounding farmers. On the other, Slake's Thirst provides ale after a hard day's work and has lodgings for miners. Other notable buildings are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Herbaltrip}, Esmeralda Butterwort's apothecary.", + "{@b The Bodrum Teachery}, a school funded by Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s Philanthropic Fund. The teacher, Ms. Taxi, as well as all the kids, were on a school trip when the ordeal began and are now in a nearby town.", + "{@b Ferally Ferrous}, a smithy run by a suspiciously hairy male human named Omon Fowl. Omon was away for a 'full moon' party at the time everyone got trapped in their sleep stasis and has not yet returned." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 373, + "entries": [ + "Interacting with Bucket or exploring Cordette can reveal clues about the upcoming confrontation. These can be delivered before the party enters the Dreamscape or during their exploration of the locomotive carriages.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures in the Dreamscape take psychic damage.", + "You enter the Dreamscape by sleeping, and creatures trapped there can be restored to their body.", + "The dreamholder likes things to be quiet; thunder damage (and psychic damage) disturb its ethereality and remove its immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Psychic Trauma", + "entries": [ + "Observing the sleeping villagers reveals two things: they suffer from exhaustion and psychic damage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Observing any of the sleepers gives the party the opportunity to identify some of the symptoms of perpetual sleep. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence (Arcana or Medicine) check reveals two things:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "All villagers (except the mayor; see Bucket, below) suffer from {@condition exhaustion}; they haven't eaten or drunk in days.", + "Some villagers have dried blood near their eyes, ears, and nose*, and their eyes are bloodshot. These are the typical symptoms of taking psychic damage." + ] + }, + "A result of 16 or higher on the check also reveals that the effect is magical in nature, and can't be reversed from the Material Plane by all but the mightiest of magics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bucket", + "entries": [ + "Bucket explains that he administers a sugary brine solution to the mayor which seems to stave off the exhaustion effects. However, another harm, one that causes {@footnote bleeding from the nose, eyes, and ears|If you describe psychic damage using different symptoms, substitute those here.}*, seems to occur spontaneously. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence (Arcana or Medicine) check reveals these to be signs of psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 15.1. Psychic Trauma" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Sleep to Wake", + "entries": [ + "Any attempt to wake the sleepers on the Material Plane, besides using the {@spell wish} spell, fails. Spontaneously, one sleeper, a slightly deranged CG male halfling labourer named {@b Ayu Aeska}, wakes, explains some basics to the party, and flees. This should inform the players that there is a place they can enter by falling asleep and that they can find the sleeping villagers within.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you deem appropriate, the party can find the sleeping form of Ayu Aeska or overhear crashing in a nearby building as he suddenly awakens. By chance, he became lucid in his dream and managed to break out of the Dreamscape. He explains that he saw all of the other villagers, but none of them made any sense. There was one creature he didn't recognise, a conductor, explaining, {@i \"His eyes had too many pupils...\"} He refuses to stay in the village, despite being obviously exhausted, and crawls away as soon as possible, stating, {@i \"I'll never sleep again!\"} He leaves behind a scribbled note." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bucket", + "entries": [ + "Bucket mentions that before they left, some villagers refused to go to sleep. Those that successfully staved off their fatigue never got trapped and were able to leave to a nearby town. The villagers refused to bring the sleepers with them, for fear of spreading 'the disease'.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sleeping Draught", + "entries": [ + "Bucket can guide the party to Herbaltrip, Esmerelda's apothecary, and help them find a sleeping draught with enough doses for all the party. This draught of lucid dreaming is powerful enough to cause even elves to dream and ensures its drinkers are lucid when they enter the Dreamscape." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 15.2. Dreamer's Note" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Quiet", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder can flicker out of existence, avoiding bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage entirely. In addition, it abhors loud noises. Thunder damage, along with psychic damage, can interfere with its focus and render it corporeal, allowing the physical damage types to affect it.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loud Noises", + "entries": [ + "This is a hard clue to communicate. You can narrate how loud noises cause visual glitches to occur in the environment of the Dreamscape. Though it's not in its stat block, you can have the dreamholder make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw whenever it hears a loud noise, triggering its Inconsistent Incorporeality trait on a failure. This gives lower-level characters, which typically have fewer damage types at their disposal, a viable means of triggering the trait." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Once the adventurers enter the Dreamscape, everything is muted. This is reinforced by sections of each read-aloud passage. In addition to that, you can describe the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The floor and walls are padded, dampening the sound of footsteps.", + "The storm outside the locomotive's windows is entirely silent.", + "It's generally hard to hear. You, as the GM, can speak quietly so that the players ask you to speak up in your narration. In addition, all creatures have {@b disadvantage} on Wisdom (Perception) checks that involve hearing.", + "An adventurer or NPC can bump into something causing it to fall and make a loud sound, which in turn causes visual glitches." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 15.3. Dampened Sound" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Dreamscape", + "page": 376, + "entries": [ + "When a creature sleeps, its psyche manifests a reality commonly known as a dream. Usually, these Dreamscapes exist solely within the mind of the dreamer, a private dimension to explore one's own memories and thoughts. However, powerful magic, such as that possessed by a dreamholder, allows creatures to enter the Dreamscapes of others. Dreamholders can bridge the Dreamscapes of nearby sleepers and even trap people within their dreams, creating a tangled web of interconnecting landscapes, scenarios, and characters. This Dreamscape becomes a dreamholder's lair, from which it feeds on the psychic energy caused by extreme emotions, such as joy, anger, and fear.", + "Insomnium, the aberration that holds Cordette in its sway, has created a Dreamscape consisting of adjoined locomotive carriages that are an enclosed loop. The villagers' psyches are trapped in this Dreamscape.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreamscape Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "You can impart the following information (Death, Dream Spell, and Resting) to a creature that succeeds on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Intelligence (History or Arcana) check.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Death", + "entries": [ + "Dying in the Dreamscape causes the psyche to become shattered. It can't return to its body, which remains in a coma and eventually passes away from exhaustion unless magically fortified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dream Spell", + "entries": [ + "A creature that casts the {@spell dream} spell while in the Dreamscape can duplicate the effects of any other spell of 4th level or lower. It doesn't need to meet any requirements of that spell, including costly components. The spell simply takes effect. Alternatively, a creature can create one of the following effects of its choice:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The creature creates one object of up to 5,000 gp in value that isn't a magic item. The object can be no more than 300 feet in any dimension, and it appears in an unoccupied space the creature can see on the ground.", + "The creature allows up to four creatures that it can see to regain half their hit points, and it ends all effects on them as described in the {@spell lesser restoration} spell.", + "The creature grants up to four creatures that it can see {@b resistance} to a damage type it chooses for {@b 10 minutes}." + ] + }, + "The creature might be able to achieve something beyond the scope of the above examples. The player should state their desire to the GM as precisely as possible. The GM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the desire, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. Anything, be it object, creature, or other, created by this spell, remains in the Dreamscape if the caster leaves this realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Resting", + "entries": [ + "It is impossible to rest in the Dreamscape. A creature can't gain the benefits of either a short or long rest, no matter how much time it spends resting. The exception to this is changing prepared spells, which can be done over the course of 10 minutes. Going for more than 24 hours without a long rest prompts a Constitution saving throw to avoid gaining exhaustion, as usual." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Dreamscape", + "entries": [ + "To enter Insomnium's Dreamscape, an adventurer must fall unconscious while within one mile of one of Cordette's sleeping villagers. A character that does so immediately awakens in the Dreamscape. Bucket can direct the party to the local apothecary, which contains {@i draughts of lucid dreaming} with enough doses for all the party. These draughts affect even creatures that don't normally dream, like elves, and ensure a creature is lucid when it dreams. Alternatively, a creature that casts the {@spell dream} spell targeting a creature in a dreamscape can remotely enter the dreamscape as a lucid dreamer.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Entering the Dreamscape Accidentally", + "entries": [ + "What if your players' characters fall asleep without consuming the draught of lucid dreaming? A creature that falls asleep within a mile of Cordette enters the Dreamscape but must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw in order to be aware that it's dreaming. A creature that fails this saving throw sees what the dreamholder wants it to see, and is kept in the Dreamscape by Insomnium until it becomes a lucid dreamer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Dreamscape", + "entries": [ + "A creature that is lucid dreaming can use its action to make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw. On a success, its psyche is restored to its body and it wakes in the Material Plane.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Beguiled Dreamers", + "entries": [ + "Typically, creatures trapped in the Dreamscape aren't lucid dreaming. Such creatures can be made to see through the dreamholder's illusions by interacting with lucid-dreaming creatures (such as the player characters) inside the Dreamscape (see {@adventure Dreamers|HGtMH-DW|3|Dreamers}). A creature that sees through the illusion becomes a lucid dreamer and can attempt to leave the Dreamscape as described. From the Material Plane, only a {@spell wish} spell can restore a psyche trapped in the Dreamscape to its body." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreamers", + "entries": [ + "Inhabiting the locomotive are the trapped villagers. They don't know they are trapped in a Dreamscape and are completely under the dreamholder's dominion, seeing exactly what the dreamholder wants them to. Each dreamer is being induced to experience one emotion from which the dreamholder feeds.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snap Out Of It", + "entries": [ + "If the party can make the dreamer feel the opposite of the emotion the dreamholder is imposing, the dreamer snaps out of their reverie, sees past the illusions, and becomes a lucid dreamer. This can be achieved through exploration and social interaction. For example, a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Charisma (Persuasion) check is useful to represent a player trying an emotive argument, while an attempt to point out how unnatural the sky outside the carriage is might use a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Intelligence (Nature) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Non-Standard Ability Checks", + "entries": [ + "You can mix and match abilities and skills as you see fit. For example, if a character uses a logical argument, you can give the player the choice of making a non-standard Intelligence (Persuasion) ability check in place of the Charisma check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Restorative Magic", + "entries": [ + "A {@spell lesser restoration} spell can cause a dreamer to see through the illusions. To cast this touch spell against an unwilling creature, the caster must succeed on a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, contested by the target's Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a success, the spell functions normally and the dreamer is immune to the dreamholder's illusions for the next {@b 24 hours}. On a failure, the spell is wasted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Let Battle Commence", + "entries": [ + "Causing dreamers to see through the illusions is one of the suggested triggers for starting {@adventure wave 1|HGtMH-DW|4|Wave 1: Sleepwalkers}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Compelling Narrative", + "entries": [ + "Having the party suspect there is an overarching enemy in charge of this whole dream realm can really up the ante. To help generate some tension, you can use the following sensory effects whenever a lair action takes place, or if the party does something the dreamholder doesn't like (such as causing a dreamer to see through its illusions):", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A huge, multi-pupiled eye flickers briefly into existence, staring at one of the player characters.", + "The skin on the back of an adventurer's neck prickles, as if something is watching it. There is nothing to see if the character turns around.", + "A voice, somewhere between beast and person, growls \"No\" in the back of a player character's mind.", + "The sharp metallic tang of blood fills the nostrils and mouths of the adventurers, before fading away moments later.", + "Sounds drift in from the Material Plane, through the ears of sleeping dreamers. A goat bleating, wind in the trees, the clip-clop of a horse, or Bucket's musings. There is no source of this sound." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lower-Class Carriage", + "entries": [ + "When the adventurers first fall asleep, they immediately awaken in the rickety lower-class carriage. At the south end of this carriage are some stinky toilets, though there is nothing untoward in the toilet bowls; the smell seemingly has no source. The north door leads to the dining carriage, and the south to the lounge car. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The gentle, regular swaying and persistent, muted rumble slowly shakes you awake. Rough wooden benches line each side of a sparsely-furnished carriage. A sickly sweet smell comes from the rear, while an occasional gust brings the scent of rich roast meat from the fore. The windows that line each side of the carriage depict a storm of black clouds and silent purple lightning. An old woman sits knitting at the far corner, humming gently to herself as threads materialise out of thin air." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Esmerelda Butterwort", + "entries": [ + "Esmerelda, the town's apothecary (NG female halfling sleepwalker), is the jolly lady knitting in the corner. The dreamholder is causing her to feel surprise and joy. The dreamholder's illusions cause her to identify the first player character to approach her as her long-lost daughter, Saphyre, a fact she reacts to with great joy. She insists that this player character try on the child-sized sweater and is very confused when it doesn't fit.", + "By talking to Esmerelda, the party can discover that Saphyre went missing over 15 years ago when she was ten years old. If the party uses the discrepancy between the time that has passed and the child-like illusion that she sees, the ability check made to convince her of the dreamholder's illusion is made with {@b advantage}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Esmerelda.webp" + }, + "title": "Esmerelda" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dining Carriage", + "entries": [ + "To the north of the lower class carriage, through a sliding door, is the dining car. This is filled with three individuals: Ma Slake (sardonic female LN half-elf sleepwalker), barkeep at Slake's Thirst in Cordette; Sandy Topman (charming female LG dwarf sleepwalker), mayor and mill owner of Cordette; and Alan Gruber (inebriated male N human sleepwalker), the town drunk. The north door leads to the lounge carriage, and the south to the lower class car. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The rich smells of malty beer and roasted meat pervade this warmly-lit carriage. A long bar runs along the east side, a scowling half-elf standing to attention behind the counter. Despite obviously rattling with the motion of the carriage, the glass bottles make only muted tinkling sounds. Further on, an anxious-looking female dwarf and a bleary-eyed human sit at the bar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ma Slake", + "entries": [ + "Ma, behind the south end of the bar, believes the party to be scullery maids, late delivering food to her customers. She is being made to feel anger. She berates them, saying 'at least the meat smells roasted'. Pointing out that there is no meat, only the smell of it, gives {@b advantage} on ability checks made to persuade her of the illusion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandy Topman", + "entries": [ + "Affable and polite, Sandy apologises to the party, explaining that she doesn't have a ticket for this locomotive and seems to have forgotten her wallet. She believes the party to be train conductors and is being made to feel panic. Pointing out that no one has a ticket gives {@b advantage} on ability checks made to persuade her of the illusion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Alan Gruber", + "entries": [ + "Drunk and slurring his speech, Alan is being made to feel joy. He identifies the party as old drinking friends from the army. If induced to reminisce about old times, he will gradually remember that each of the people he sees was killed in battle. He becomes very sad and confused, conferring {@b advantage} on ability checks made to persuade him of the illusion." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lounge Carriage", + "entries": [ + "To the north of the dining carriage is the lounge. Two groups of three huddle at either end, and the tension can be cut with a knife. One group is composed of three labourers, miners trying to unionise for better working conditions. The second group is composed of lawyers representing Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc., who're in town to quash the growing resentment amongst the workers and remind them of their place. The north door leads to the lower-class car, and the south to the dining carriage. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A well-appointed room of comfortable chairs, couches, and carpets is juxtaposed by the steely tension between the two groups in this room. At the far end of the carriage are three rough-looking individuals in worn clothes, wearing steely expressions. At the southern end are three finely-dressed people, sporting clipboards, quills, and quietly terrified visages. A faint stink comes from the north end of the car." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Labourers", + "entries": [ + "Mokun (excitable NG male gnome {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}), Brude (taciturn NG female dwarf {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}), and Kosh (silent, steely-eyed N male half-elf {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}) are being made to feel disgust. They see the party as enforcer automatons sent by Baron Bodrum to break up their unionization efforts." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lawyers", + "entries": [ + "Silvant Brightquill (precise LN female gnome {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}); her assistant, Mala Velont (ruthless LE female dragonborn {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}); and their clerk, Brosh (silent LN male gobboc {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}) believe the party to be more labourers. They are being made to feel fear." + ] + }, + "Pointing out that the party is being made to appear like what each group hates most confers {@b advantage} on ability checks made to persuade either group about this illusion. Neither side is inclined towards violence nor will throw the first punch." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 379, + "entries": [ + "The hunt to defeat the dreamholder takes place as three combat waves, set across two map locations. The first wave occurs in the train carriages, the second in the locomotive station.", + "The first combat wave begins when the dreamholder realises that the adventurers threaten its Dreamscape. The dreamholder modifies the illusions the sleepwalkers see, causing them to view the party as ravening demons, horrors, or some other such entities that the villagers might deem hostile. There are a variety of suggested triggers for when to start this wave (see below) but really, it is whenever you, the GM, see fit.", + "The second wave involves dreamer(s)\u2014horrors and phantasms\u2014from Insomnium's previous forays into the Material Plane. They've spent a lot longer in the Dreamscape and have lost connection with both their corporeal forms and their sanity. These creatures await the party in the shadows of the locomotive station. Once they're dispatched, the dreamholder arrives, and the third and final wave begins.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insomnium's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Insomnium's lair consists of the entire shared Dreamscape it has created. For the purposes of this hunt, the adventurers enter the lair when they fall asleep and leave it once they awaken.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detect Thoughts", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder can detect the surface thoughts of all creatures within its lair. This gives it {@b advantage} on any Wisdom (Insight) checks against creatures in its lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immutable Form", + "entries": [ + "The environment of the Dreamscape can be permanently changed only by a {@spell dream} or {@spell wish} spell. All objects are otherwise unbreakable." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Speed of Thought", + "entries": [ + "Each creature gains a modifier to its speed equal to its Intelligence score {@b minus 10} (rounded down to the nearest 5-foot increment)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Strength of Mind", + "entries": [ + "Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws are all replaced with Intelligence saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quiet", + "entries": [ + "The Dreamscape is magically quietened; the dreamholder doesn't like loud noises (or thunder damage). All creatures have {@b disadvantage} on Wisdom (Perception) checks that involve hearing." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "If the party needs help at any point, you can reintroduce a character they save, such as Ayu Aeska. Give the NPC a couple of level-appropriate healing spells (1st-level, 3rd-level, or 5th-level, respective to the hunt level), or perhaps even the ability to deal thunder damage if the party hasn't cottoned on to {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-DW|2|Clue 3: Quiet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "While Insomnium lives, it can invoke the ambient magic of the Dreamscape to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs, damage, and temporary hit points of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam", + "Temporary Hit Points" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "13", + "5 (2d4)", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "12th", + "16", + "14 (4d6)", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "19th", + "18", + "28 (8d6)", + "14 (4d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Insomnium takes one of the following lair actions. It can't take the same action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage, save DCs, and temporary hit points.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Forgetful Friend", + "entries": [ + "Each creature of the dreamholder's choice within the lair must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target loses the ability to distinguish friend from foe. It regards all creatures it can see as enemies until initiative 20 of the next round.", + "Whenever the affected creature chooses another creature as a target, it must choose the target at random from among the creatures it can see within range of the attack, spell, or other ability it's using. If an enemy provokes an opportunity attack from the affected creature, the creature must make that attack if it is able to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Valiance", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder inspires creatures of its choice within its lair, giving them visions of triumph and hope. Each affected creature gains temporary hit points and is under the effects of the {@spell bless} spell until initiative 20 of the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Despair", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder gives creatures of its choice within its lair visions of failure and despair. Each creature the dreamholder chooses must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes psychic damage and is affected by the {@spell bane} spell until initiative 20 of the next round. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't affected by the spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "name": "Train Carriages", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/LightningRail_SteerageCarEmpty_Gridded.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "016", + "title": "Lower Class Carriage", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/G_LightningRail_BarCar_Night.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "017", + "title": "Dining Carriage", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/G_LightningRail_DeluxeCar.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "018", + "title": "Lounge Carriage", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Sleepwalkers", + "entries": [ + "When wave 1 starts is up to you. It should ostensibly occur when the dreamholder might realise that the party poses a threat to the status quo it had been maintaining in the locomotives. Some examples of what might constitute a trigger are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The party successfully persuades three or more individuals to see through the illusion.", + "The party fails to persuade eight or more individuals to see through the illusion.", + "The party shows they possess magic that can allow folks to see through the illusion.", + "The party makes a ruckus that lets the dreamholder know they're onto its scheme." + ] + }, + "When you decide the time is right, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In an instant, the expressions of the other people in the carriage change to ones of abject horror. Yells of \"to arms\" and \"defeat these foul demons\" fill the air, from in front and behind." + ] + }, + "You can also describe the players as seeing demonic forms in any reflective surfaces, including their reflections in the carriage windows.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are the sleepwalkers. In the higher-level versions of this hunt, these are accompanied by one or more phantasms, which appear in advantageous positions of the GM's choice. Any sleepwalkers that have been persuaded by the party to see through the dreamholder's illusions aren't hostile towards the party and spend their actions making {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throws to attempt to escape from the Dreamscape.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Up to 10 {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sleepwalkers} (CR 1)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 12", + "entries": [ + "At 12th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "2 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms} (CR 7)", + "Up to 10 {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sleepwalkers} (CR 1)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 19", + "entries": [ + "At 19th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "5 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms} (CR 7)", + "Up to 10 {@creature sleepwalker|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sleepwalkers} (CR 1)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sleepwalkers", + "entries": [ + "The sleepwalkers move slowly for the first couple of rounds, taking the Dodge action and psyching themselves up. This gives the players a chance to persuade them they're not really demons. After that, they attack with little sense of self-preservation; Insomnium's illusions assure them they'll be victorious." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Phantasms", + "entries": [ + "In the higher-level versions of this hunt, these creatures make use of their incorporeal movement to move out of the carriage, re-entering at a point that is advantageous for them (such as near a less-armoured character)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "For greatest effect, the dreamholder uses Forgetful Friend during the first round, and Despair during the second. It then alternates Forgetful Friend and Valiance until there are more player characters than sleepwalkers, at which point it changes Valiance for Despair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Players", + "entries": [ + "The player characters can use an action to make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Charisma or Intelligence (Persuasion) check with {@b disadvantage}. On a success, a sleepwalker sees through the dreamholder's illusion. It spends its turns running away and using its action to make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw to attempt to escape from the Dreamscape." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Please Alight", + "entries": [ + "When the last sleepwalker either is killed, sees through the dreamholder's illusions, or is otherwise eliminated from the fight, the locomotive comes to a screeching halt in a lofty, dimly-lit locomotive station. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Like an old, moss-covered bell, the screech of the rapidly halting locomotive mutely echoes around a large, marble-clad chamber that seems to coalesce from nowhere. Gone is the silent, tumultuous storm of dark, roiling clouds and violet lightning. Instead, a lofty hall filled with high walkways and a web of pipework fills the windows. In an instant, doors materialise on either side of the carriage and a robotic female voice says, \"Please alight from the locomotive.\"", + "A man, dressed in a conductor's uniform, cowers at the top of the wide marble staircase. \"They're everywhere,\" he whimpers." + ] + }, + "The conductor acts in a terrified manner, whimpering and hiding its eyes (which are the multi-pupiled eyes of the dreamholder) from view. Its goal is to draw the adventurers into the open.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Surprise", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you deem appropriate, the assailants for this wave enter the hall. Phantasms phase through the floor, while horrors drop from the dark shadows of the roof or burst through posters on the walls, which instantly reform. If an adventurer's passive Perception score is lower than the {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC}, that player character is {@condition surprised}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 2, the enemies are horrors and phantasms.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 7)", + "1 {@creature horror|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 12", + "entries": [ + "At 12th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "2 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms} (CR 7)", + "5 {@creature horror|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|horrors} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 19", + "entries": [ + "At 19th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "7 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms} (CR 7)", + "7 {@creature horror|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|horrors} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Phantasm.webp" + }, + "title": "Phantasm" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "These creatures are closely controlled by the dreamholder's illusions. As the dreamholder is an intelligent fighter, it can manipulate them to attack especially vulnerable targets. For example, if the player characters split up, the horrors might all attack a single, lone character at once.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Horrors", + "entries": [ + "The horrors attack with no sense of self-preservation; the dreamholder's illusions keep them assured of victory." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Phantasms", + "entries": [ + "The phantasms tend to use their Horrifying Visage, then remain airborne, pelting an adventurer with no ranged capabilities from afar. Pairs or trios of phantasms can work together to frighten the same adventurer from either side. As the adventurer has a source of fear on both sides of it, this heavily restricts its movement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "If the adventurers are ever grouped together, the dreamholder uses Forgetful Friend as often as possible. On rounds when it can't use this lair action, it alternates between Valiance and Despair. If the party splits up, it forgoes using Forgetful Friend." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Players", + "entries": [ + "The horrors can be freed from the illusion by the {@spell greater restoration} or {@spell wish} spells. Otherwise, using an action to persuade them has no effect. The phantasms can't be rescued by any means." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Nightmare", + "entries": [ + "At the end of the round when the last of the phantasms and horrors are dispatched, the dreamholder rolls initiative and makes its appearance on the following round.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a susurration, the sound in the hall fades, a diminuendo centred on the cowering conductor. The conductor rises, straightening, a grisly, too-wide smile etched on its face. The mouth opens wider and wider, skin tearing as the top of its head falls behind it and out of view. A great, shifting, multi-pupiled eye launches itself from the conductor's throat, staring hauntingly from above a gaping translucent maw. Six, long, sinuous tentacles, each swimming with numbers and symbols, end in yet more eyes that flap and swing in an unfelt astral breeze. \"Leeeeeave,\" it growls in your minds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Insomnium", + "entries": [ + "Insomnium is clever. Very clever. Combined with its ability to read the surface thoughts of creatures within its lair, Insomnium has a preternatural ability to appraise a creature's weaknesses, predict its actions, and mess with its mind. Before the session, consider asking all your players to do a little character development and write down their characters' insecurities. Use these along with their flaws, ideals, and bonds to occasionally mock or criticise the characters in order to evoke emotional responses, which Insomnium feeds upon. This makes the adventurers really dislike Insomnium, which is kind of what you're going for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 3, the enemies are the dreamholder and horrors or phantasms.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 5", + "entries": [ + "At 5th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature starved dreamholder|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 7)", + "1 {@creature horror|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 12", + "entries": [ + "At 12th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature dreamholder|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14)", + "2 {@creature horror|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|horrors} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 19", + "entries": [ + "At 19th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature glutted dreamholder|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 21)", + "2 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms} (CR 7)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Dreamholder.webp" + }, + "title": "Dreamholder" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder keeps its distance. It positions itself so that its Phantasmal Cone covers as many of the adventurers as possible. If the player characters are focussing on the horrors or phantasms, the dreamholder uses its actions teleporting and firing Eye Rays. If the adventurers ever focus on the dreamholder, it quickly uses its Mirror legendary action.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intelligent Eye Rays", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder's extreme intelligence lends it a preternatural ability to sense the adventurers' weaknesses. To represent this, note each player's Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throw modifiers. When deciding targets for the dreamholder's eye rays, choose the individuals with the lowest saving throw modifiers for each ray." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "If any creature deals thunder or psychic damage to the dreamholder (the damage types that trigger its Inconsistent Incorporeality trait), it and its minions immediately turn their collective ire on that creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "As in wave 2, if the adventurers are ever grouped together, the dreamholder uses Forgetful Friend as often as possible. On rounds when it can't use this action, it alternates between Valiance and Despair. If the party splits up, it forgoes using Forgetful Friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Train_Station_Platforms.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "019", + "title": "Insomnium's Station", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Astral Ejection", + "entries": [ + "If you're running a one-shot (or, more likely, a two-shot), there might not be much point in harvesting the corpse. Instead, you can use this optional ending to give an epic, climactic conclusion to the hunt. When the dreamholder dies, all the sleeping creatures are released from their slumber, the sleepwalkers return to their bodies, and the Dreamscape begins to disappear. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With an ear-splitting implosion, sound returns to the hall. Hunks of marble fall from the ceiling and cracks run up the grand pillars. A female voice, the same one from when the locomotive arrived, says, \"Please board the locomotive. It is time to depart.\"" + ] + }, + "Each player that isn't on the train at the end of the third round after the dreamholder's death is sent to a random location on the Astral Plane as the entire chamber falls away, leaving only the locomotive. The locomotive is now linear; to the north of the lounge carriage is the driving car. The party has three rounds to make three successful {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Intelligence checks, with each check requiring an action. A creature with proficiency in any sort of vehicle can add its proficiency bonus to these checks. The checks have the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The first check starts the engine, generating a roar of humming lightning.", + "The second check releases the brakes, causing the locomotive to shift and slowly ease forward.", + "The third check causes the locomotive to shoot forward." + ] + }, + "If these three checks are not succeeded by the end of the third round (six rounds after the dreamholder's death), the locomotive is ripped apart and each creature is sent to a random location on the Astral Plane. On a success, you can read the following, and each player character wakes on the Material Plane, in the location they fell asleep.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The locomotive lurches forward, gaining speed at an impressive rate. Through the viewport, a landscape of rolling purple clouds and now-audible lighting is all that's visible, save for a pinprick of light. The light grows brighter, closer. You see something dark at its centre. An eye. A closed eye. The inside of an eyelid. The locomotive smashes into it. You wake." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 386, + "entries": [ + "Here are some possible outcomes of the hunt:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Each sleepwalker and horror killed in the Dreamscape has a corresponding comatose physical form; the body persists though its psyche has been shredded. Such a creature can only be restored by the {@spell wish} spell, and often returns to its body with a long-term madness effect.", + "If more lawyers are killed than labourers, the miners' attempt to unionise is successful.", + "Bucket pays the agreed amount to the party. If the party somehow helps the labourers to form a union, a small fee (2%) is deducted from this payment.", + "The teacher, Ms. Taxi, watches the village from afar and gathers the children as soon as she sees the villagers waking. They arrive shortly thereafter and are reunited with their parents, who wish they'd had an extra day to recuperate.", + "Humperdink is most interested in the existence of the Dreamscape and commissions L'Arsène to create more draughts of lucid dreaming. He spends a lot of time in restless sleep, exploring his 'mind palace'.", + "Folks in Bodrum ({@adventure see Mecha Koboldzilla|HGtMH-MK}) have been having 'cross-dreams'. This dreamholder is much harder to track down, as it alternates between the nocturnal kobolds and the diurnal surface-dwellers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Dreamholder_Sepia_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "On returning to the Loot Tavern (or your destination of choice), the bard Cacophonics relentlessly pursues the party seeking heroic tales to make into a song. Regardless of what he is actually told, he pens the following ballad:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You can't travel here by horse or foot.", + "Enemies show when eyes are shut.", + "Can you tell what's real or not?", + "This train might not be what you thought.", + "Dreamholder in the mirror", + "Which one to attack?", + "Perpetual slumber, use your speed of mind.", + "Maybe sound will help to win this time.", + "Heroes are welcome if you mind the gap.", + "Phantasms loom and wait to attack.", + "Dreamholder, when it mirrors,", + "Which one to attack?", + "My friends would have to use their brains.", + "Outsmart the one from Astral Planes.", + "The battle was lengthy, but the war was won.", + "Our heroes could return to the sun.", + "Dreamholder no longer in disguise", + "Our friends opened our eyes." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Dreamholder}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 387, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A dreamholder's lair doesn't have much in the way of treasure. However, you can choose to reward your players with the boon, Speed of Thought, for their accomplishments within the Dreamscape.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Speed of Thought", + "entries": [ + "Your accomplishments in the Dreamscape have unlocked a minor psionic talent. As a bonus action, you can increase your walking speed by a number of feet equal to your Intelligence score until the start of your next turn. Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Dream_Weaver/Second_Chance.webp" + }, + "title": "Second Chance" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The dreamholder has the following unique components, in addition to the normal components for an aberration. When the party exits the Dreamscape, the character with the highest passive Perception notices a pocket watch\u2014the one the conductor was wearing\u2014on the floor. This is {@item second chance|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, an uncommon item that can be socketed onto any clothing. The food component for the unique recipe is an {@i aberration (dreamholder) subeye (eye)}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dreamholder's Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Subeye{@sup E+} (6)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone (6)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain (1), hide (1), main eye{@sup v} (1)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the dreamholder's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dreamholder's Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Astral Luggage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Optional Attunement", + "Aberration (dreamholder) brain", + "Frail/Potent", + "300 gp/3,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Dreamy the Lucid|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon", + "\u2014", + "Aberration (dreamholder) subeye", + "Frail", + "200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Hammer Time|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any hammer{@sup **})", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Aberration (dreamholder) main eye", + "Frail/Potent", + "1,300 gp/6,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Robes of Beaureve|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Aberration (dreamholder) hide", + "Robust/Mythic", + "1,600 gp/32,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Time Splitter|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any axe)", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Aberration (dreamholder) bone", + "Frail/Potent", + "850 gp/9,800 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost.", + "** Includes club, greatclub, light hammer, mace, maul, and warhammer." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-AToTT", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 389, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i A Tale of Two Tails}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 6, 13, or 18. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress one-third of the way to 7th, three-fifths of the way to 14th level, or three-quarters of the way to 19th level. The adventurers must locate the lair of mob boss Tony Two Tails, and rid the desert of his infernal influence.", + "After tracking down Tony's location in the Lotof's End Desert, the party must contend with his magic-subverting traits and horde of bestial swarms, devils, and undead. Offensive spellcasters will be at a disadvantage in the final fight; a means of dealing radiant damage, abilities that target fiends and undead, and characters experienced in tracking will be of use in this hunt.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable Statistics", + "entries": [ + "To ensure the challenge is maintained across differing levels of play, you'll see references to VDC (variable DC), Vmod (variable modifier), and Vdam (variable damage). These variable values change depending on the APL of your party:", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Tony Two Tails: mob boss, desert outlaw, and the most fluffiest little kitty cat in the whole wide world. While Tony might have the outward appearance of a clumsy cloudcat, he is a fiendishly devious, cunning, and cut-throat native of the Hells: a pygmy rakshasa. Having wended his way to the Material Plane, Tony has exerted his devilish influence over all manner of desert pests, from the oasis-town rats to the sun-lounging snakes and swarms of subterranean spiders. He is now the erstwhile boss of a small but menacing mob of creatures known as the Meowling Marauders.", + "From the tomb of an ancient, devil-worshipping queen, Dah Roude, this rapacious group of raiders has been plundering trade caravans, pillaging fishing boats on the Olong River, and looting temples in a wide area throughout the Lotof's End Desert. Not only that, they've been legitimately purchasing all the fish from the markets, sending prices sky-rocketing. Of course, this is all part of Tony's dastardly plan to capture souls; hungry people will do almost anything to feed their families." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Tony_and_Handler_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to absorb:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Tony Two Tails, the pygmy rakshasa, and his mob of swarming pests. Tony is carried by his handler, a nameless human who has forfeited his soul for infernal power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "Tony's intent is to make the inhabitants of the Lotof's End desperate so that he can trade his devilish favours for their souls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "For the past weeks, Tony has been raiding trade caravans, fishing boats, and temples, as well as raising the price of fish (a staple along the Olong River)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Tony's lair is in the tomb of the ancient, devil-worshipping queen, Dah Roude, an extremely hard-to-find edifice that shifts between different locations." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "Swarms, devils, and undead\u2014this hunt can be as creepy as you make it. Use as many of the following hooks as necessary to get your party motivated:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: The Wandering Tomb", + "entries": [ + "The tomb of Dah Roude can't be found using any map. It has no fixed location, appearing in different places within the Lotof's End Desert of its own accord." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: The Deserted Desert", + "entries": [ + "While richer merchants and nobles might be able to pack up and leave with what wealth remains, the poor folk of the desert, wandering nomads and fishermen, are stuck. Tales already abound of pacts with devils and souls sold to the infernal fires of the Hells." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Fishers' Union", + "entries": [ + "With the price of fish soaring to the point where those that work the boats can't afford the fish they catch, the newly-formed fishers' union of the Olong River has clubbed together to root out the source of this insider-trading evil. They'll reward anyone that can permanently return the economy to normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talouc", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Talouc is a {@creature couatl}, a celestial that has shapechanged to appear like a handsome ebony-skinned fisher, and possesses a calm, self-assured demeanour. Through union meetings, the {@spell dream} spell, and creating magical food, they have brought about a unified response among the fisher folk. Talouc acts as their temporary secretary and the party's point of contact for the quest. They keep their celestial nature a secret.", + "Under the guise of having a passing interest in the area's history, Talouc recounts how thousands of years ago, Dah Roude made pacts with fiends to help build her empire. Nothing remains now except for her tomb, which was enchanted to periodically change location in an attempt to stop graverobbers (which has so far proved successful). Talouc doesn't know of the rakshasa's existence, per se, but has deduced the likely cause to be fiendish in origin." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Talouc.webp" + }, + "title": "Talouc" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Talouc", + "entries": [ + "{@i Celestial couatl, fisherman, they/them}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Calm, charismatic, commanding, community-minded." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Androgynous, dark-skinned, tall, human. Wears fisherman's garb." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To protect the folk of the Lotof's End Desert." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "True nature being discovered and having to reinvent a new identity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Let us rid the desert of evil, seize the means of production, and feast on fish!" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "1,050 gp", + "2,700" + ], + [ + "13th", + "5,000 gp", + "12,000" + ], + [ + "18th", + "9,875 gp", + "31,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lotof's End Desert", + "page": 391, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Lotofs_End_Desert.webp" + } + }, + "The desert landscape of Lotof's End is an extraordinarily dense amalgamation of geography. From dunes to oases, ravines to salt flats, and pillars of looming red rock, it is prized for its beauty. The Olong River provides a lifeline of food and water for the conurbations that have sprung up along its flanks. Herds of wild camels are a common sighting when crossing the desert, as are the nomadic trade caravans that connect the various settlements.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Finding Dah Roude's tomb is difficult. Using the tracking rules in Chapter 3, it is suggested that each Tracking check takes a full day and that three checks and three successes are required. This number is perfect for introducing the party to the three clues about their quarry on pages 392 - 394.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environment: Water", + "entries": [ + "The desert is hot and water is scarce. A creature requires twice as much water to survive each day as normal. If an adventurer wishes to search for water, have them make a separate {@dc 20} Tracking check; on a success, water is found, while on a failure, the creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or gain one level of {@condition exhaustion} from the extra effort." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unique Flora & Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Though Lotof's End is a desert, it is composed of more than just lots of sand. Beyond the miles of rolling dunes, there are deep ravines, ancient river beds, bluffs, plateaus, mesas, and vast expanses of salt flats. You can use the following examples to populate this barren expanse with a unique and delightful ecosystem:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandshrew", + "entries": [ + "These yellow-scaled, armadillo-like beasts are sturdy, expert burrowers. If approached without tact and astute animal husbandry, the sandshrew will rapidly dig a tunnel, spraying a would-be aggressor with blinding sand and dirt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cactus Peach", + "entries": [ + "Every seven years, the cactus peach plant of the Lotof's End Desert flowers, producing succulent fruit with hues of blushing gold and sunset orange. This coincides with the septennial migration of the great flawed thrush. The fruit is prized for the depth and flavour of the peach brandy crafted from it, a liquor preserved for special events within the Lotof community. Comically, the fruit is especially prone to fermentation which, if the thrush migrates too late, can result in some drunken antics as the birds feed on the alcohol-rich fruit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Great Flawed Thrush", + "entries": [ + "This beautiful bird has feathers of gold and rust, with the males of its species sporting a plume of iridescent indigo. Its flaw is that it is stupid. Really stupid. Tales abound of the thrushes performing mating rituals in front of mirrors (presumably not realising what a reflection is), migrating the wrong way during winter, and even sleeping on top of warm ovens, as if bakers needed an excuse to use their rich, juicy meat in a pie. How it has survived this long is a mystery to zoologists the world over." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 392, + "entries": [ + "As the party explores the desert looking for the lair, interactions and events can lead them to discover the following pieces of pertinent information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The enemies include fiends and swarms.", + "Spells are unreliable, often going off course.", + "A means of dealing radiant damage will be beneficial." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Fiends and Swarms", + "entries": [ + "The rakshasa is a fiend; it has a peculiar pupil in the shape of a symbol for the Hells. Preparing certain spells, such as {@spell protection from evil and good}, can help in a fight against fiends.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Suala, a small fishing village on one of the few tributaries to the Olong River, has very little food, but a surprising amount of gold. The fishers of Suala describe how they were tricked into selling all their fish to a large man with red eyes who carried an adorable fluffy cat. The village priest, Rifika (protective LG male human {@creature priest}), explains the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "While Rifika was elsewhere attending a sick fisherman, a large, powerfully-built man holding a cat came to the village. He asked to see each fishing boat owner and wheat farmer, one by one.", + "Each sold all their food to the stranger, for a handsome price. They can't eat gold, and trading caravans haven't come through in a while.", + "On divining the cause of this behaviour, Rifika's deity informed him of fiendish influences\u2014this was all devils' work.", + "All the food was carried away on the backs of thousands of insects, snakes, and rodents." + ] + }, + "The villagers describe how the animals' eyes had a peculiar pupil, and they draw the shape. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence (Religion) check reveals this to be the symbol for the Hells; the enemy is a fiend!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Clue1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 16.1. Ocular Symbols" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Spellcasters Beware", + "entries": [ + "Pygmy rakshasas can cause magic to veer off course, hitting unintended targets. They can also entangle the Weave, with wild and unpredictable magical consequences.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Coming over a rise, the party can spot the charred remains of camels and people, a single figure in a pointy hat kneeling in their midst. The lone survivor is a wizard, Nameena (LN female half-elf {@creature mage}), one of the retinue tasked with protecting a caravan in these trying times. She explains the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Rats, snakes, and beetles began swarming all over them, but they managed to form a defensive line.", + "She's usually so careful with her fireballs, she can even sculpt out pockets of safety.", + "She tried to ignite the area just beyond her comrades.", + "Something caused her spell to go off course. These charred husks are all that remain.", + "The Weave became tangled, she struggled to cast even the most basic spell and they often came out with unintended consequences (see the {@spell weave entanglement|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell). It took all her skill just to cast the {@spell expeditious retreat} spell and escape, before returning to mourn her fallen comrades." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Clue2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 16.2. Magic Awry" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Radiant Deliverance", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Clue3.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The handler has a trait (Fiendish Vigour) that grants him temporary hit points at the start of each of his turns. When he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn't function and he doesn't gain any temporary hit points.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters an extremely wounded Rifika, suffering many small claw marks and several puncture wounds. After the events in his village, he went to check on the next village down the river. There, he found the man and his cat up to the same tricks. He attacked the fiend with his family heirloom, a magical {@item +1 scimitar||+1 khopesh}. However, though each attack managed to damage the man, tumorous growths soon reformed where the wounds were dealt. It wasn't until he summoned his {@spell spiritual weapon}, a special sunsword peculiar to his particular deity, that the wounds remained, cauterised by the radiance. Unfortunately he was no match for the pair and only survived thanks to a {@spell word of recall} spell, the destination for which is a small cave near the party's current location. Here's the key info to impart:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Magic weapons deal damage, but don't prevent the temporary hit point generation.", + "Rifika has a unique {@spell spiritual weapon} that deals radiant damage instead of force.", + "Radiant damage makes the wounds remain on the handler." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/TailOfTwoTails_Stamp.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 16.3. It Burnses Us!" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 395, + "entries": [ + "After the party finds the tomb, they can gain entry without impediment or danger. Tony is expecting the adventurers, as the magic of his lair gives him advance notice of intruders. He can be found in the arms of his handler, at the back of the main hall, protected behind his retinue of pests.", + "The first wave takes place in the main hall of the tomb. It begins if the adventurers make it clear they won't join Tony in his efforts, or if they do anything remotely threatening. Tony gives warning for them not to come any closer and is unforgiving if this warning is not heeded. The second wave takes place in the rear room, where Tony and his handler make a final stand. The third wave sees Tony inhabit his mythic form, and the undead in the sarcophagi come to his aid, fulfilling an aeons-old pledge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dah Rhoude's Tomb", + "entries": [ + "Tony's lair is the tomb of Dah Rhoude. The stones of the tomb's walls are magically protected against decay or deformation. Nothing short of a {@spell wish} spell can damage, change, or otherwise affect the tomb.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard: Fountains of Fish", + "entries": [ + "The two pools at the southern end of the main hall are filled with dead and rotting fish. A creature within {@b 15 feet} of either of these pools has {@b disadvantage} on any saving throw made to maintain its concentration on a spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the pygmy rakshasa's lair has the following unique properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hairweeds", + "entries": [ + "Tumbleweeds made of cat hair abound wherever the wind takes them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Land on Your Feet", + "entries": [ + "Creatures always have a tendency to land on their feet, gaining {@b advantage} on any ability checks or saving throws they make to prevent falling {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunbeams", + "entries": [ + "Sunbeams create particularly comfortable areas in which to stretch out and relax. When a creature starts a short rest in such an area, it must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw or fall asleep for the rest's duration. Regardless of the result, such a creature gains 1 additional hit point for each Hit Die it spends to recover hit points at the end of the rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarming Critters", + "entries": [ + "When a creature takes a short or long rest, a swarm of insects appears and consumes a day's rations. A creature watching for danger that succeeds on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom (Perception) check observes the insects and can fight them off (they retreat if reduced to one-half of their hit points or fewer)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unsafe Ledges", + "entries": [ + "All shelves are unsafe; occasional wafts of magic cause any objects near the edge of a shelf, ledge, or overhang to be knocked off." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "At any time during the battle or tracking encounters, Talouc, in their {@creature couatl} form, can lend the party aid. They fly so fast they're barely visible, lingering just long enough to cast {@spell cure wounds}, {@spell lesser restoration}, or {@spell protection from poison}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "While Tony Two Tails lives, he can invoke the ambient magic of Dah Roude's lair to take lair actions. The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam", + "Weave Snap Damage" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "13", + "5 (2d4)", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "13th", + "16", + "14 (4d6)", + "4 (1d8)" + ], + [ + "18th", + "18", + "28 (8d6)", + "7 (2d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Tony takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. He can't take the same action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DCs.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fish Guts", + "entries": [ + "The internal viscera of thousands of fish pours down in a {@b 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder}. Each creature in the area must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} until initiative count 20 on the next round. Until the fish are removed, the ground in the area is difficult terrain and a creature in this area has {@b disadvantage} on saving throws made to maintain its concentration on a spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm", + "entries": [ + "Tony targets one Large or smaller creature within his lair, causing a horde of Tiny beasts and fiends to swarm over it. The creature must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes {@b {@damage 2d4;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} piercing damage and is {@condition restrained} until initiative count 20 on the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weave Snap", + "entries": [ + "Tony targets one creature within his lair that is attuned to a magic item or under the influence of a spell, and forces it to make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the creature {@dice 1d4;1d8;2d6|takes force damage} equal to the value in the Variable lair Action Statistics table for each magic item it is attuned to, as well as for each level of spell currently affecting it. On a success, it takes half as much damage." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/PharaohTomb_Original_Night_Gridded.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 4480, + "height": 6440, + "id": "020", + "title": "Dah Rhoude's Tomb", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering The Tomb", + "entries": [ + "The door to the tomb is unlocked, and opens on silent hinges. When the players first enter, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Entering the sandstone structure, you see hundreds of eyes staring at you, from all manner of different beasts. Two pools filled with stinking, rotting fish lie to either side of you, braziers shed small pools of bright light, and, at the northern end of the hall, a giant black rock statue looms. A hulking, shadowy, bipedal figure at the back of the dimly-lit room addresses you as it strokes a bundle in its arms, \"Ah, you made it. Is this a business trip, or for pleasure?\"" + ] + }, + "Tony tries to win the adventurers over to his cause when they first encounter him, promising them gold from the mummy's tomb in the next room.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Misdirection", + "entries": [ + "The idea here is to employ a little misdirection and make the party think that the bad guy is the hulking bipedal figure. This is, in fact, the rakshasa's handler, who has sold his soul to Tony, the bundle he carries and strokes. A successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Perception) check identifies that it is in fact the cat talking, not the man holding the cat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Pests", + "entries": [ + "Tony's no fool; wave 1 begins as soon as the adventurers do anything that he might consider threatening, such as beginning to cast a spell, drawing a weapon, or starting to close the distance between them. When wave 1 begins, he and his handler immediately retreat to the northern room, locking the door behind them as a devilish figure materialises out of the air. As Tony leaves, any creature with a passive Perception of 16 or higher notices that two jet-black gems appear in the 12-foot-tall statue's eye sockets (these gems were in the doors' locks; they teleport to the eye when the doors are closed).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Swarm_of_Fiendcats.webp" + }, + "title": "Swarm of Fiendcats" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are the swarms of pests, commanded by the devil that appears when the wave begins. Although specific stat blocks are detailed, you can narrate the swarms as being all manner of different pests: scarabs, rats, wasps, snakes, and even cats.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature barbed devil} (CR 5)", + "2 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes||swarms of poisonous snakes} (CR 2)", + "2 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarms of wasps} (CR ½)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature erinyes} (CR 12)", + "2 {@creature swarm of fiendcats|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarms of fiendcats} (CR 5)", + "2 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes||swarms of poisonous snakes} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 18", + "entries": [ + "At 18th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pit fiend} (CR 20)", + "4 {@creature swarm of fiendcats|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swarms of fiendcats} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Devils", + "entries": [ + "The devil ({@creature barbed devil}, {@creature erinyes}, or {@creature pit fiend}) starts positioned near the north end of the hall, and uses its movement, ranged attacks, and spells to damage threatening, low-hit-point characters. It is tactically aware and uses the environment to its advantage, telepathically commanding the swarms of creatures to intercept any melee attackers. The devil knows it can't permanently die on this plane and fights without fear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarms", + "entries": [ + "The swarms position themselves according to the devil's intent, but aren't intelligent enough to discern which creatures might have a low Constitution saving throw modifier. The swarms are mindless and also fight without fear of death." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Tony & Co", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Pygmy_Rakshasa.webp" + }, + "title": "Pygmy Rakshasa" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Pygmy_Rakshasas_Mythic_Form.webp" + }, + "title": "Pygmy Rakshasa's Mythic Form" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "The doors to the north of the tomb are locked without any discernible keyhole; just two fist-sized hexagonal facets. A successful {@dc 12} Wisdom (Perception) check spots that the eyes in the 12-foot-tall statue to the north are made of two fist-sized jet gems, hexagonal in profile. These gems can be pried free as an action by a creature within reach of them. If both placed in the hollows of each door, the doors open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "It's a Trap!", + "entries": [ + "Removing the gems from the statue triggers a delayed trap; on initiative count 20 of the following round, poisonous gas floods from the statue's mouth and the base of each column, covering the floor. The gas lasts for {@b 1 hour}, but doesn't leave the main room. The effect of the gas depends on the hunt's level: At 6th-level, it produces the effect of the {@spell stench|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell; at 13th-level, {@spell cloudkill}; and at 18th-level, {@spell cloudkill} as an 8th-level spell. The save DC equals the {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC}. You can narrate the increasing volume of gas becoming more lethal by starting at {@damage 1d6} damage on round 1, half the spell's damage on round 2, and the full damage on round 3. When the spell ends, the gems teleport back to the statue's eyes and the doors re-lock. The doors can be opened from the inside without the gems." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tony & Co.", + "entries": [ + "Tony and his handler have taken cover in the sanctum of Dah Roude, the northernmost room. The handler readies an action to fire his tommybow at the first adventurer to enter, while Tony readies the {@spell enrage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell when the door begins to open, targeting the second player to appear. Wave 2 begins in earnest when these readied actions are realised, but you can stick to initiative and keep using lair actions to make the player characters get a move on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 2, the enemies are Tony Two Tails (a pygmy rakshasa), and his handler. Note, pygmy rakshasas have a higher CR when fought with their handler due to the synergy of the legendary actions. These are the CRs listed below.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa mewling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 7)", + "1 {@creature soulbound handler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 4)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14)", + "1 {@creature fiendish handler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 11)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 18", + "entries": [ + "At 18th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa kingpin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 21)", + "1 {@creature infernal handler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 17)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Tony and his handler work in tandem; the handler always uses its Guardian reaction if the rakshasa is close enough to benefit from it, while Tony's Devil's Hiss legendary action gives the handler a bonus attack (a product of the infernal fire in the handler's veins).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tony", + "entries": [ + "Tony's tactics differ depending on whether the handler is alive or not. Tony is not very worried about spellcasters, knowing that his Weavebender reaction allows him to redirect their attempts, or even cause an adventurer's {@spell fireball} to hit their allies. Tony is tactically astute; when choosing a target for a spell that requires a saving throw, take into account the saving throw modifiers of his potential targets.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Handler Alive", + "entries": [ + "If the handler lives, Tony uses his legendary actions to have his handler deal damage. He always tries to have one of his powerful spells active. His first priority is to cast {@spell dominate person} on the most susceptible amongst the party. If this fails, or if he is ever in direct danger, he casts {@spell greater invisibility} or {@spell mislead}. As a secondary priority, Tony uses his claw attacks against a creature that is benefiting from an ongoing spell, in the hopes of cursing the target and halting the spell's benefits." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Handler Dead", + "entries": [ + "If the handler is dead, Tony switches his legendary actions to Purr in the hopes of charming a creature and creating chaos. Tony can then use Devil's Hiss to cause the charmed creature to make an attack against a creature of Tony's choice." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Handler", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the fight, the handler aims to spray as many of the bunched-together adventurers as possible with his tommybow (which can hit two adjacent creatures, making an attack roll for each creature). Once he has emptied his magazine, he throws it to one side and draws his morningstar (he always has his shield equipped). He uses his movement to stay between the rakshasa and the adventurers, but close enough to use his Guardian reaction." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Mummies", + "entries": [ + "When Tony's normal form is reduced to 0 hit points, triggering his Ninth Life trait, wave 2 ends and wave 3 begins. The tomb's mummies animate; they are soulbound and sworn to aid the will of any devil, such as Tony's archdevil overlords. The mummies roll for initiative on initiative count 0 of the round on which Tony is reduced to 0 hit points, removing the lids to their sarcophagi and standing up. They join the combat the following round.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the rakshasa finally succumbs to your onslaught, a sound catches your ears. The scrape of sandstone on sandstone is quickly followed by the staccato boom of three lids falling to the ground, the sound echoing around the chamber. At once, the air is filled with musty humidity so ripe you can almost taste it. With a groan, three linen-wrapped figures rise from their stone coffins, and the devil-cat lets out a mirthless chuckle. He is magically raised to his feet and his eyes and wounds glow with a malicious infernal flame." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 3, the enemies are the mythic form of Tony Two Tails, as well as three undead creatures. The handler may still be present during this wave.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 6", + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa mewling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 6 mythic form)", + "1 {@creature mummy} (CR 3)", + "2 {@creature skeleton||skeletons} (CR ¼)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 13", + "entries": [ + "At 13th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14 mythic form)", + "1 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)", + "2 {@creature mummy||mummies} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 18", + "entries": [ + "At 18th level, the wave 3 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature pygmy rakshasa kingpin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 21 mythic form)", + "3 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mummified immortals} (CR 8)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Tony, recognising that he is trapped and his only hope of survival is to attack, becomes hyper-aggressive. If he can, he casts {@spell greater invisibility} or {@spell mislead} as an initial defensive measure, before getting into a good position to affect as many enemies as possible with his Caterwaul mythic action. He has no compunction about harming the mummies if necessary, and will use his Wind Strike mythic action to both attack low AC characters and keep his distance from any hard-hitting melee adventurers.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "The undead fight with no sense of self-preservation, attacking the nearest creatures." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Mummified_Immortal.webp" + }, + "title": "Mummified Immortal" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Curse of Dah Roude", + "entries": [ + "If you're running a one-shot, there might not be much point in continuing the game after the epic boss battle. Instead, you can use this optional ending to give an epic, climactic conclusion to the hunt. When Tony is slain in his mythic form, an almighty sandstorm begins to brew. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A sound like beads of glass tinkling against a hard floor grows louder and louder. The ceiling and walls are falling apart grain by grain, the trickle rapidly becoming a flood, with glimpses of light visible through the disintegrating ceiling." + ] + }, + "Each character has one round to act before, on initiative count 20 of the following round, a whirlwind of sand materialises in a {@b 15-foot-radius, 30-foot-high cylinder} of lightly obscured difficult terrain that spreads around corners and is centred on the central sarcophagus. A creature that starts its turn in this area takes {@b {@damage 2d4;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} slashing damage and must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 13}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be pulled {@b 15 feet} towards the whirlwind's centre. On initiative count 20 of each of the following rounds, the whirlwind's radius and height increases by {@b 30 feet}. On initiative 20 of the fifth round since its formation, the whirlwind implodes, dealing bludgeoning damage equal to twice the {@b {@damage 2d4;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} to any creature still within its area. The tomb is a ruin, its treasures buried beneath tonnes of sand." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 401, + "entries": [ + "Here are some possible outcomes of the hunt:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If the tomb's main inhabitant (the {@creature mummy} in the 6th-level hunt and a {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} in the 13th- and 18th-level hunts) is destroyed and its remains burnt, the magic maintaining the tomb is lifted, and it stops shifting location.", + "If the mummy from the central sarcophagus is slain but not burnt, the tomb continues to shift locations, and mummies begin plaguing the Lotof's End Desert (a possible future plot hook).", + "With the primary purchaser of fish gone, prices plummet, and feasts can be found in every town and village over the next week, with the adventurers the guests of honour at any opportunity.", + "The party is compensated by the fishers' union. In addition, any fisher gladly helps them travel up or down the Olong River for free.", + "The party makes an ongoing enemy of Tony Two Tails, who eventually reforms in the Hells. He reappears on the Material Plane (in disguise) with a dastardly scheme to acquire the adventurers' souls. He plans to grant them great power in order to combat a fiendish menace. But there's a catch: the menace must be defeated within a strict time limit. Unbeknownst to the party, it is Tony who has brought the devils to the Material Plane and actively acts against the party to keep the devils hidden. If the adventurers don't complete the task within a certain time, he wins their souls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "Cacophonics, the Loot Tavern's resident bard, pesters the party for details upon their heroic return. He later plays the following song:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Searching for the tomb,", + "The swarms will come and try to block the path from being used.", + "The pygmy has his ways,", + "The fiend has found a way to keep the magic all at bay.", + "But our adventurers have found their way through the dunes and now,", + "The handler waits to meet his fate only they know how.", + "Radiant deliverance his fiendish vigour confounds,", + "And as Tony falls his collar may be swept from the ground." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Rakshasa}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 402, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "In the various sarcophagi are a wealth of gold coins and gems (see Treasure table, below). In addition, the handler's magical {@item splinterspray tommybow|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} can be gathered from wherever he threw it. Feel free to keep the type of crossbow ambiguous so you can make it useful to your players (e.g., if they use a hand crossbow, give them a hand crossbow).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Treasure in Dah Roude's Tomb", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Treasure Objects", + "Splinterspray tommybow rarity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 4d6} x 50 gp", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "13th", + "{@dice 6d6} x 100 gp", + "Rare" + ], + [ + "18th", + "{@dice 8d6} x 200 gp", + "Very rare" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Collar_of_the_Cat.webp" + }, + "title": "Collar of the Cat" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The pygmy rakshasa has the following unique components, in addition to the normal components for a fiend. Unlike other fiends, which turn to ash on death, each pygmy rakshasa wears a magical collar that preserves their body (in the hopes that their handler can revive them). This allows the body to be harvested as normal. The party can take this {@item collar of the cat|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, a common magical item that can be socketed into any weapon, spellcasting focus, or piece of clothing. The food component for the unique recipe is a fiend (pygmy) brain.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Handler", + "entries": [ + "In addition, a fiend soul, the thing that made the handler so powerful, can be harvested ({@dc 25}) from the handler and used to craft the {@item felinobelix|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. You can attract attention to his corpse by narrating it as convulsing, with magic users detecting something trying to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Pygmy Rakshasa Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye (2)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Pouch of claws (2), Tail (1)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Sinew (2)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E} (1)" + ], + [ + "25", + "Soul{@sup v} (1)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the pygmy rakshasa's (and handler's) components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Pygmy Rakshasa Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Claws of Corruption|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (claw)", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Pouch of fiend (pygmy rakshasa) claws", + "Frail/Potent", + "500 gp/9,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Eye of the Tiger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Ring", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Fiend (pygmy rakshasa) eye", + "Frail/Potent", + "650 gp/9,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Feline's Fury|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any tommybow)", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Fiend (pygmy rakshasa) soul{@sup v}", + "Robust", + "4,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Felinobelix|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Fiend (handler) soul{@sup v}", + "Robust/Mythic", + "2,100 gp/41,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Tail's End|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any sword)", + "Rare/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Fiend (pygmy rakshasa) sinew", + "Robust/Potent", + "1,600 gp/6,400 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Mummy_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Like all middle-management, pygmy rakshasas are masters of bureaucracy and legalese. They might look like an adorable kitty-cat, but: Do. Not. Trust them! If one ever makes a request of you, do the exact opposite of what it wants. Unless it's trying to bluff you; then do exactly what it asks for. Is that clear?" + ], + "by": "Heliana, Cat Lover" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Skull_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/A_Tail_of_Two_Tails/Skeleton_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-MK", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 405, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Dino_Suit_Scene.webp" + } + }, + "This hunt, {@i Mecha Koboldzilla}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 7, 14, or 20. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress two-fifths of the way to 8th level or three-fifths of the way to 15th level. The adventurers must prepare to face a colossal, metal construct, piloted by kobolds who've been coaxed to zealous levels of battle-readiness by a campaign of misinformation.", + "After picking apart information about the alleged end of the world and learning about the weaknesses of Bodrum's automatons, the party are given a chance to rest before ascending Bodrum Button to face the end of the world. This battle is deadly and uses the party's entire daily XP budget. Equipment for an extended fight, spells and effects that deal acid or cold damage, and strategies that impose Dexterity saving throws will prove terrifically helpful in this endeavour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "Aeons ago, a giant space hamster crash landed in a swampy expanse of the planet the party calls home. Long drained and cultivated, that expanse is now home to the perfectly arable town of Bodrum, a hub for agriculture, wineries, and fat mining. Preserved deep underground, the remains of this incredibly well-fed space hamster are excavated by wheelbarrow and bucket for use as fuel, fertiliser, and fine dining.", + "Kobolds, natives of dark spaces and narrow tunnels, excel at this lipid extraction, and they don't seem to mind the smell, either. Employed by Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. for the past few decades, these kobolds are an integral part of life in Bodrum. Sure, pies go missing off of window sills and horses become magically unshod overnight, but without these kobolds, Bodrum would be nothing more than a boring backwater producing buckwheat and beer. While most of Bodrum's townsfolk believe the fat to come from \"dinosaurs or something,\" kobold oral tradition teaches the hamster truth.", + "Branton Quark, winner of the Guild of Artificer's ignoble 'Most Likely to Accidentally End the World' award three years running, has been stirring up trouble in the kobold community. Since losing his job as chief engineer at Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. a month ago, Quark has been seen posing as an emissary of the Many-Headed Dragon Queen (the costume for which is a very homemade dragon onesie), on Bodrum's high street. Each day, he hands out flyers detailing the end of the world on the coming equinox at the hands of a second giant space hamster in an attempt to scare off the kobolds.", + "Over the past month, the number of kobolds turning up for work has dwindled. Quark showed the kobolds his designs for a giant automaton with which he would fight the space hamster, which they immediately vandalised and stole. They have since excluded him from the fabrication process and bent all their resources to its construction, disappearing from the surface three days prior to the party's arrival. His plan to make the kobolds leave work has succeeded and he is vying to get his former position at the factory back.", + "Meanwhile, in Bodrum, stuff has been going missing. Lots of stuff. Though the populace isn't aware of the perpetrators' identity, it is the kobolds that have been busy purloining all the bits, bobs, and other apparatus they need to create Quark's world-saving machine. Much to the chagrin of the local populace, this includes the town gazebo, which disappeared one night. Baron Bodrum, occasional philanthropist (for tax reasons), has put up a bounty to have the thieves captured, and the goods returned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to digest:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "An enormous, kobold-piloted, mechanical construct called the 'mecha koboldzilla'. It is held together by poor welding, rusty rivets, and belief." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "The kobolds and, by extension, their koboldzilla, believe they are saving the world. Whipped up into a fervour by Branton Quark's stories about the coming apocalypse, the kobolds have built a mechanical marvel which they aim to bring to the surface to fight off the giant space hamster and its evil minions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "The kobolds have been an integral part of Bodrum's workforce for decades now, mining the hamster fat deposits, working the fields at night, and repairing odd bits of machinery. Small things that weren't tied down occasionally went missing, but this was seen as only a minor nuisance. Now, however, bigger and bigger things are disappearing on an almost daily basis. The theft of the town's gazebo was the last straw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is several miles underneath the town of Bodrum. The koboldzilla will appear on the Bodrum Button, a hill above the town, at dawn on the equinox (the day after the party arrives). The investigation and clue-finding part of the hunt takes place in Bodrum. To avoid the characters heading underground to see the kobolds, imply that the kobolds have left, scared off by Quark's actions." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "An apocalyptic prophecy, the end of the world, and a town with a particularly robust and fruitful economy... this is a dream contract for any adventurer! You can use the following adventure hooks to pique any of your player characters' interest and get them to take the hunt contract!", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: A Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "Branton Quark has been seen distributing pamphlets about \"Thee End Off Da Wurld!\", picturing a giant space hamster devouring the town. The townsfolk commonly believe the fat deposits to be from \"a dinosaur or something\", but kobold oral history teaches that the deposits came from a giant space hamster that crashed into the planet thousands of years ago. Quark claims that on the {@footnote equinox|Which specific equinox is left intentionally ambiguous so you can fit it into your game. It should just be the day after your players arrive.}, its mate shall descend from the stars and end the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Peewee's Performance", + "entries": [ + "The Bodrum's Young Workers Primary School is due to have its end-of-term performance at the town gazebo the evening after the equinox. It's a rite of passage for all youngsters that grow up in Bodrum and the kids are devastated now that it's disappeared. Think of the children." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Baron Bodrum's Philanthropic Fund", + "entries": [ + "Wealthy industrialist Baron Bodrum is willing to offer up a sizeable reward for the cessation of the thefts and return of the stolen property. He will need a detailed invoice, for tax purposes." + ] + } + ] + }, + "V3P0 (vee-THREE-pee-oh, or VEE-po), a prototype vending automaton of Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc., acts as this hunt's quest giver. It introduces itself as soon as the party arrives in Bodrum, can deliver the adventure hooks to the players, and can be used to demonstrate several of the weaknesses that can be exploited when fighting automatons such as the koboldzilla (see 'V3P0' paragraphs in {@adventure Know Thy Enemy|HGtMH-MK|3}). Alternatively, players can discern clues themselves by using the 'Exploration' paragraphs in the same section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "7th", + "1,400 gp", + "4,600" + ], + [ + "14th", + "5,750 gp", + "15,000" + ], + [ + "20th", + "12,250 gp", + "\u2014" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for 4 player characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "This One's Different", + "entries": [ + "This hunt works a bit differently from the others. The fact that the party is going to have an epic boss fight isn't necessarily immediately apparent. In fact, there is some misdirection afoot to lead folks to believe a giant space hamster is going to attack. As the players investigate the disappearances, guided by V3P0, they should encounter the signs of the coming apocalypse (see {@adventure Apocalypse Incoming|HGtMH-MK|2|Apocalypse Incoming}). These portents of doom should all be really shoddy, with signs that they aren't legitimate, lest your party believe the space hamster is the real foe." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Characters", + "page": 407, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Branton Quark", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The unfortunate loser in the wage war for low-priced automatonic engineers is Branton Quark, Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s former chief engineer (slightly mad and embittered CN male human artificer). His firing was due, in no small part, to his incompetence and propensity for cutting corners. He is quick to blame his employer for all the accidents that happened, and is proud to show off his collection of almost-working mechamagical devices in his shop (page 410)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Branton Quark", + "entries": [ + "{@i Human, artificer, he/him}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Embittered, eccentric, angry." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Short, plump, unkempt, scowls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To oust the kobold mechamagicians and get his job back as chief engineer for BBB Inc." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Visits from his parents, who're especially kind and doting. They indulge his 'entrepreneurship'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Don't worry about the exposed arcanothermic core, I have a cardiac rejiggler around here, somewhere." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quobald, Kwobald, & Cobald", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Quark has three \"arcanomechanical apprentices\" around his shop: three young kobolds named Quobold, Kwobold, and Cobald. They have a penchant for mischief and are too young to have learnt more than a few words of Common yet. They have sticky fingers and try to good-naturedly relieve any bystanders (including any player characters) of a few gold coins ({@b +5} Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) modifier).", + "Like Quark, they know nothing of what their kobold cousins are working on underground, though they have taken it upon themselves to make Quark's portents of doom (see {@adventure Apocalypse Incoming|HGtMH-MK|2|Apocalypse Incoming}) come true. They wear a partially burnt trenchcoat, are covered in iron filings, and tend to a cage full of locusts, clues that link them to the acts in Apocalypse Incoming." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Quobald, Kwobald, & Cobald", + "entries": [ + "{@i Kobolds, apprentice engineers; he, she, and they}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Mischievous, clever, playful." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Tan scales, bright eyes, dirty rags. Sometimes disguise selves in a single trenchcoat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To make cool automatons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Losing access to Branton's workshop." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "*Hands player character a fistful of live locusts. Nods sagely.*" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ignoble Intentions", + "entries": [ + "Embittered after losing his job to the much-cheaper kobold mechamagicians, Quark has hatched a dastardly plan. Disguising himself as a herald of the Many-Headed Dragon Queen, he has fomented a zealous drive within the kobold populace to build an almighty automaton, the koboldzilla, in order to prevent the end of the world. As he sees it, the best possible outcome is that the kobolds get fired and he gets his job back. At worst, the town of Bodrum disappears and Quark has a shot of sweet, sweet revenge to enhance his morning coffee." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Foreshadowing", + "entries": [ + "Quark likes to boast that he would have built the ultimate mech suit with which to fight the giant space hamster if the kobolds hadn't \"stolen\" his plans. He gestures to his prototype, a rusty, two-left-footed suit hanging in his chop shop (this is a good time to give {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-MK|3|Clue 3: Constructed Traits}). Quark is lying ({@dc 15} passive Charisma (Deception)); the plans weren't stolen, he gave them away. Since inciting zealotry within the kobolds and delivering his plans, Branton has had no contact with the wider kobold community in the past three days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Assistants.webp" + }, + "title": "Branton's Assistants: Quobald, Kwobold, and Cobald" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "V3P0", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Vendor Mk.3 personality: 0, or V3P0 for short, is the latest model of vending automaton from Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. V3P0 is a 7-foot-tall, box-like automaton made of cobbled together scrap metal and wood, with the stats of a {@creature clay golem} (without the Acid Absorption trait). It has a glass front behind which its wares are lit up by a magical light. It is powered by an arcanomechanical engine, and has the same Constructed Weakness trait as the {@creature janky koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}.", + "It is keen to help, and even keener to sell its slightly overpriced wares. The wares are stored within V3P0's body, which requires a {@dc 25} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check to unlock. A creature that V3P0 detects trying to steal from it takes {@b {@damage 2d6;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} lightning damage. V3P0 is fond of saying company slogans, such as:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "\"Bodrum Tarfat. Will get you almost warm for most of the price.\"", + "\"Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots. Uncharmable, incorruptible, and 100% tax deductible!\"", + "\"Let go with Lady Bodrum's Loosey Laxatives. Release your inner peace today.\"", + "\"Baron Bodrum Businesses\u2014we cut corners so you don't have to.\"", + "\"Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots. They don't tire and they're always for hire!\"", + "\"Baron Bodrum's Philanthropic Fund. Making your today: okay.\"", + "\"Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots. Their friendliness depends on your credit rating!\"", + "\"Pensions, HR, and healthcare a bore? Well here's a solution the unions abhor. Buy a butler, a bodyguard, and a labourer today. We'll dispatch them right to you, without a delay.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "V3P0", + "entries": [ + "{@i Automaton, vending machine; it/theirs}", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Robotic, matter-of-fact, helpful. Lackey for BBB Inc." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Made of walnut wood and rusty iron. Chest filled with magic items." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Desire", + "entries": [ + "To help solve the mystery of the gazebo and recite BBB Inc. slogans." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fear", + "entries": [ + "Not selling enough stock and being retired." + ] + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots. Uncharmable, incorruptible, and 100% tax deductible!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/V3PO.webp" + }, + "title": "V3PO" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "The following items can be purchased from V3P0, at 120% of their normal cost (suggested, inflated prices in brackets):", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "12 {@item Dynamite stick|DMG|Dynamite Sticks} (180 gp each)", + "6 {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Healing potions} (60 gp each)", + "2 {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG|Greater healing potions} (180 gp each)", + "{@item Kobold wristbow|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (60 gp)", + "{@item Oil of Slipperiness|DMG} (576 gp)", + "{@item Potion of Acid Resistance|DMG} (288 gp)", + "{@item Potion of Fire Resistance|DMG} (360 gp)", + "{@item Potion of Thunder Resistance|DMG} (264 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (1st Level)|DMG|Scroll of Grease} (72 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (2nd Level)|DMG|Scroll of Melf's Acid Arrow} (216 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (2nd Level)|DMG|Scroll of Protection}{@sup {@spell Protection|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|*}} (216 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (3rd Level)|DMG|Scroll of Acid Rain}{@sup {@spell Acid Rain|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|*}} (432 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (3rd Level)|DMG|Scroll of Fly} (432 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (4th Level)|DMG|Scroll of Fabricate} (1180 gp)", + "{@item Spell Scroll (5th Level)|DMG|Scroll of Mass Cure Wounds} (2400 gp)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bodrum", + "page": 410, + "entries": [ + "Bodrum is a sizeable town made up of roughly equal numbers of humans, halflings, and gnomes. Though no one knows the exact size of the kobold population, which lives underground, mark-release-recapture surveys conducted by the anthrozoologist Dr. Doolots estimates the number of kobolds to be roughly equal to the town's population. Though the kobolds are tolerated, and respected for their unique brand of mechanical ingenuity, social interactions between the above-grounders and below-grounders are limited, in part due to their differing circadian rhythms. However, the kobolds have been even more absent than usual over the past month.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Business", + "entries": [ + "In addition to fat mining, kobolds are employed by Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. as automatonic engineers. Kobolds create magical devices using rudimentary arcane rituals, harvested magical components, and belief: the harder a kobold believes, the more potent its magic and more robust its inventions. Leveraging this unique form of belief-based arcanomechanical engineering, Baron Bodrum has created a line of automatonic servants: Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots.", + "The largest department in BBB Inc. is 'Kobold Resources'; making the kobolds feel good about their work is integral to their belief-based manufacture. In fact, there is a growing sense of panic amongst the townsfolk that the kobolds' disappearance could mean the end of the town's affluence; no one else can stand fat mining!", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Where's Baron Bodrum?", + "entries": [ + "He's not here. He's in a meeting. He's just teleported to a different continent and no one knows when he'll return. He's currently on a cruise around the Lesser Bantillies. His pet racoon is sick and he's taken it for a spa weekend in faraway Springarden. In short, he can't be reached, and makes a habit of keeping it that way. Who's really in charge? No one knows." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Street", + "entries": [ + "Bodrum high street has the normal hustle and bustle you'd expect of any town: street food vendors, market stalls, and travelling traders all hawk their wares. Shouting at the top of his lungs, Branton Quark\u2014resplendent in a Many-Headed Dragon Queen onesie\u2014lists off the various signs of the end times (see {@adventure Apocalypse Incoming|HGtMH-MK|2|Apocalypse Incoming}). A {@dc 15} Wisdom (Perception) check shows that his kobold helpers are picking the pockets of bystanders watching Quark's display." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kleptomania & Guidance", + "entries": [ + "All sorts of things have been going missing, most notably the town gazebo. V3P0 directs the players to ask around the town for clues. This gives you a chance to drop the clues in {@adventure Know Thy Enemy|HGtMH-MK|3}, and allow Branton Quark to carry out the 'precursor events of the apocalypse' (see {@adventure Apocalypse Incoming|HGtMH-MK|2|Apocalypse Incoming}). If asked what there is to see, you can use the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Branton Quark's Chop Shop", + "entries": [ + "A rundown, corrugated iron-panelled warehouse filled with junk, schematics of automatons like V3P0, and badly-designed mechamagical devices. Of note are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A rusty mech suit with two left feet that can only walk in circles.", + "An illiterate, speech-to-text printing press (that he uses to make the pamphlets).", + "A vending machine that doesn't give you anything when you put money in." + ] + }, + "Quark mentions that before the kobolds disappeared, they vandalised and stole a copy of his designs for an 'Uber Awesome Mechanical Dragon'. He shows the party schematics of a huge, dragon-themed automaton, with a hammer in its right hand and a flamethrower on its left. See {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-MK|3|Clue 3: Constructed Traits} for more details on the information that can be garnered from the schematic. Quark expresses concern about what kobolds might do with such designs.", + "Quark still has a 5-foot-tall rusty prototype. He proudly boasts that he plans to use it to fight off the giant space hamster. Looking at the prototype can also reveal the Constructed Traits detailed in {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-MK|3|Clue 3: Constructed Traits}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Butcher", + "entries": [ + "An austere, clinical building of stainless steel. A huge machine\u2014Baron Bodrum's Below-Average Temperature Storage Box (BATS Box, a walk-in freezer)\u2014hums noisily in the rear half of the shop. Elmza F'lay (a direct and unblinking N female {@creature lizardfolk}) describes how all her meat hooks disappeared a week or so ago. All her meat was left hanging, tied by bits of sinew and string. In addition, the faulty BATS Box was fixed, leaving her wares nice and cool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dr. Doolots' Herpetological Sanctuary", + "entries": [ + "This humid, plant-filled glasshouse is remarkably quiet. Doolots (a tenacious and intelligent NG female dragonborn {@creature mage}) explains that at some point last night, all her frogs were stolen." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Baron Bodrum's Businesses Buildery", + "entries": [ + "This huge warehouse complex on the outskirts of town houses an assembly line and testing range for Bodrum's Buddy Bots. These three types of automatons\u2014the bodyguard, butler, and labourer\u2014all perform their tasks badly. Bodyguards fire crossbows at archery butts, missing wildly; butlers practise laying tables, sending shards of crockery flying; and labourers swing pickaxes wildly at a pseudo fat mine, hitting each other more than the fat.", + "The chaotic scene looks markedly understaffed, not a kobold to be seen. The foreman, an anxious gobboc named Narn Deau (LG female {@creature commoner}), says she thinks it's some sort of kobold religious holiday. They've been showing up less and less over the past month and she hasn't seen a single kobold in at least three days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hatterdashery", + "entries": [ + "A well-appointed shop trimmed with pink cotton and white lace, selling all manner of knitting needles, wool, and many, many buttons. Hattie Fluffernutter (a prim and proper NG female {@creature kobold}) says that a tall, rather unsteady-looking dragonborn came in and bought all her crowns and tiaras, including those meant for children or dolls. He wore a long coat, a broad-brimmed hat, and spoke perfect Draconic. Unbeknownst to her, this was Quark's three helpers in a trenchcoat. If asked, she doesn't deign to talk about her kobold relations, having \"risen above their primitive ways\"." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Old Miller's Windmill", + "entries": [ + "Neatly stacked sacks of grain are laid around deep stone foundations, the circular footprint of what was once a tall, imposing building. Tred Miller (down-to-earth NG male human {@creature commoner}) says his entire windmill was stolen last night. The whole thing. Gone. All that was left was one of Branton Quark's pamphlets, with \"Eye o yew\" written on it. If asked, Quark doesn't know anything about this." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Baron Bodrum's Young Workers Primary School", + "entries": [ + "This four-room, wooden schoolhouse is painted white, and has a small playground surrounded by a wooden picket fence. There are three classrooms, each with 20 children, and one common room, to which the teachers escape. The head teacher, Terry (docile LG male halfling {@creature commoner}), says the kids were very upset to hear about the missing gazebo - it's their end of term performance tomorrow. It disappeared only three days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Scrap Yard", + "entries": [ + "In an old quarry behind the factory is a now-emptied scrap yard. Mello Sprockajunk (a surly LN male {@creature Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)||Deep Gnome} says his scrap iron pile has been shrinking over the past month. Two days ago, it all disappeared! All that was left was one of Quark's giant space hamster pamphlets." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unique Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Bodrum is home to the rare 'sawbird'. This finch-like avian has adapted its song to confuse predators; it sounds like a mechanical saw cutting through wood, and is quite unpleasant. Luckily for the birds, there is little logging in the area; sawbirds frequently confuse lumberjacks with potential mates. It is not a clever bird." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Apocalypse Incoming", + "entries": [ + "Quark's apprentices have decided to play some mischief and make the precursor signs of the end times come true. They are extremely adept at using sewers, rooftops, and the {@item dimensional doorknob|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} magic item to stay out of sight. However, it can be fun to sow doubt about these occurrences' legitimacy in your players' minds by having them catch glimpses of these kobolds; a tail here, a teenage-kobold-sized footprint there. Introduce whichever of the portents you desire whenever you want to encourage the party to move to a new location.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reign of Frogs", + "entries": [ + "Frogs, toads, and even some giant specimens, all wearing crowns, come bounding down the high street." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Thick black smoke blocks the sun, casting the town in a night-time-like darkness. A successful {@dc 13} Wisdom (Survival) check identifies the source of the smoke, a tar fat fire in the local scrap yard. A {@dc 16} Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) check finds a mostly-burnt handkerchief with the initials BQ stitched into it. This belonged to Branton Quark and was 'borrowed' by his helpers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Water to Blood", + "entries": [ + "The fountain in the centre of town, the well, and all the horse troughs are blood red. This is just red dye (as discerned with a successful {@dc 13} Intelligence (Investigation) check, with iron powder added to give it a slightly bloody taste (as identified with a successful {@dc 16} Intelligence (Investigation) check if a creature tastes the water)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm of Locusts", + "entries": [ + "A swarm of insects (the ones the kobold helpers were rearing in Branton's chop shop) is attacking foodstuffs in the town. Luckily, the frogs eat the locusts pretty quickly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hailstones", + "entries": [ + "Fist-sized lumps of ice come crashing down around the town. Each minute they are outdoors, each creature must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage. A successful {@dc 13} Wisdom (Survival) check finds the source of the hailstones: the butcher's new Baron Bodrum's Below-Average Temperature Storage Box (a freezer). A successful {@dc 16} Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check reveals that the contraption has been sabotaged. It can be fixed on a successful {@dc 16} Dexterity (tinker's tools) check, or destroyed (AC 15, 10 hit points, resistance to cold damage)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 413, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Interacting with V3P0, or exploring Bodrum and witnessing the day-to-day advertisements and events, can reveal clues about the upcoming battle. Either way, before the party has the opportunity to take a long rest and prepare for the battle ahead, they should know:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The time and location of the koboldzilla's appearance (dawn, Bodrum Button).", + "The koboldzilla is a construct.", + "The koboldzilla's construction gives it a high AC, but means it can rust if exposed to acid and malfunction if it gets too cold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Where & When", + "entries": [ + "As detailed in Quark's pamphlets, the arrival of the giant space hamster is scheduled for the equinox, tomorrow morning. The literature calls for all hamster-fearing folks to gather at the temple on top of Bodrum Button, a local high point.", + "All the non-kobold locals talk about how kobold time keeping is terrible, and they can arrive hours early or late. They say things like:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i \"What do you call a kobold in the right place at the right time? A miracle.\"}", + "{@i \"When I bought a year's supply of tar fat for my furnace, I didn't expect it to arrive all at once. Nor at the end of the year.\"}", + "{@i \"I scheduled my drains to be cleaned three times a year. They've only gone and done it every day for the past week and charged me for two years' work!\"}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 17.1. Doomsday Leaflet" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Construct Nature", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is a construct, conferring it immunity to many conditions, as well as to poison damage. Talking with V3P0, or looking at the advertisements around the town, can reveal these mechanical details. Note: unlike other constructs, the koboldzilla is held together by belief and thus isn't immune to psychic damage.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "V3P0", + "entries": [ + "V3P0 boasts about how it's proud to be a completely legitimate, 100% incorruptible construct, revealing the following key info:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It can't be charmed into giving things for free.", + "Its magical senses mean it can't be blinded or deafened; it is always alert to pickpockets.", + "It doesn't have a pesky nervous system so it can't be frightened, paralysed, petrified, poisoned, or stunned.", + "It works day and night, sustained by its magical core." + ] + }, + "Here are some things V3P0 might say:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "\"Uncharmable, incorruptible, and 100% tax deductible!\"", + "\"Can't pick Veepo or give me a fright; I'm a clockwork automaton equipped with blindsight!\"", + "\"What's that about those scary three P's? Poison and paralysis don't bother me. Petrification neither, no refunds. Hell, fleshling, I can't even be stunned!\"", + "\"I'm more likely to die of boredom than exhaustion!\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Advertisements", + "entries": [ + "Posters advertising Baron Bodrum's Buddy Bots, a series of butlers, bodyguards, and labourers, can be found dotted around Bodrum. They say things like:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "\"100% trustable. Can't be coerced, frightened, or charmed by pesky fey!\"", + "\"Always alert, the BBBB Bodyguard is immune to the three P's: paralysis, petrification, and poison. Can't be stunned and won't be shunned\u2014buy yours today!\"", + "\"Tired of people? Swap wages for a loan-to-own labourer. These buddies don't tire and are always for hire!\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 17.2. Bodrum Advertisement" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Constructed Traits", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla's (and other automatons') biggest weaknesses are acid, which causes the machinery to rust and seize up, and cold, which causes their arcanothermic engine to conk out.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "Branton's chop shop (see page 410 for more details), has schematics for a 'mechanical tyrant queen', an automaton designed to fight the giant space hamster. The kobolds stole a copy of these schematics and Quark expresses concern that they'll use it to create \"an unstable hunk of junk\". The kobolds vandalised his remaining copy, annotating it with a stupendous amount of heavy armour plating.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Branton's Mech Suit (Acid)", + "entries": [ + "Quark's three apprentices scrape rust off of the machine, and move the articulated joints to work the oil in deeply. Quark explains that it's an oil mining mech and that some of the more exposed fat veins have turned rancid and acidic. The acid plays havoc with the machinery, causing it to seize and not work." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "V3P0", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cold", + "entries": [ + "If the party ever explores anywhere cold (for example, Baron Bodrum's new Below-Average Temperature Storage Box, a walk-in freezer in the butcher's shop), V3P0 will refuse to go in, stating the low temperatures play havoc with its arcanothermic engine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Acid", + "entries": [ + "During one of V3P0's boasts, it can offer the party a sample of a new fat derivative: Baron Bodum's Badacid. The vial breaks in its hand, causing the iron of its joints to rust and seize shut. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Midway through V3P0's sentence, its voice breaks in a blur of static, and a robotic, female-sounding voice comes out of V3P0's mouth grill. \"Time for a randomly scheduled pop-up advertisement.\" The robotic tones switch to the southern drawl of Baron Bodrum: \"G'day pard, your best bud Baron B. here. Have I got something bad for you? Of course, I mean bad in a good way. This is Baron Bodrum's Badacid, the baddest\u2014and by that I mean bestest\u2014acid around. Try a free sample, courtesy of Baron Bodrum's Philanthropic Fund, making your today: okay.\"", + "Reaching inside itself, V3P0 grasps a phial of faintly green liquid, holding it out. Before you can take it, V3P0 regains control of itself, clenching its hand and smashing the phial in the process. Faint, acidic fumes rise from the rapidly rusting hand. \"Fluck,\" says V3P0, trying to move its hand to a chorus of metallic screeches and a shower of rust flakes. \"Won't be using that again until it gets a good oiling. 100% trustable... more like 100% rustable.\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 17.3. Mechanical Schematic" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 417, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Bodrum_Button.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "021", + "title": "Bodrum Button", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + "Upon Bodrum Button, a small hillock home to the temple of a deity of commerce and agriculture, the koboldzilla emerges from its subterranean foundry shortly before dawn, ready to face the giant space hamster. The koboldzilla isn't entirely controlled, resulting in a great deal of damage to the surrounding buildings and agriculture. The pilots are blind in their zealousness, and can't be charmed, beguiled, or otherwise reasoned with. Any delay in attacking the koboldzilla results in first the temple, and then progressive swathes of the town, being destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to have the location of Bodrum Button be a hard-to-reach place in the hills. If you do so, have your party make Tracking checks using the {@table hill tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Hill} to reach the location. Difficulty-wise, you can ask for two checks and two successes, with each check taking one hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Koboldzilla's Lair", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla's lair is unique in that it is created by the concentrated belief of all its kobold pilots (or, in its mythic state, its belief in itself). For the purposes of this fight, the lair is Bodrum Button, a hill home to Turnover Temple. The hill is surrounded by farmland hosting a variety of crops. The koboldzilla's emergence brings about a great deal of destruction (as visible on the map; see the read-aloud paragraph in {@adventure wave 1|HGtMH-MK|4|Wave 1: Heavyweight}).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cover", + "entries": [ + "A Large or smaller creature directly behind a building has {@b full cover} against attacks originating from the other side of it. A creature peeking around the corner of a building or directly behind a tree-trunk has {@b three-quarters cover} instead. The low stone walls provide {@b half cover} against attacks originating from the other side of them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The region containing the koboldzilla's lair is buoyed by the abundant belief, which creates one or more of the following effects. These effects have been occurring for the past three days:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Tapping a device and saying \"she hasn't let me down yet\" ensures that the apparatus in question won't fail until the very last and most inconvenient moment.", + "The {@spell mending} cantrip and {@spell fixit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell have their casting times halved within 1 mile of the lair.", + "When automatons and constructs within 1 mile of the lair are healed, they regain twice as many hit points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "If the party is ever in dire straits, an airborne, jetpack-powered V3P0 can drop in some healing potions, saying something like: {@i \"Baron Bodrum's Philanthropic Fund donates these to your cause. Making your today: okay,\" or, \"These are not free samples. You, or, if you don't survive, your next of kin, will be billed for any potions you consume,\"} if you're feeling less generous." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "The entirety of Bodrum's subterranean environment is populated by kobolds. Until the koboldzilla is destroyed, the kobolds' collective belief manifests as the following lair actions. The DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "7th", + "14", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "14th", + "16", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "20th", + "18", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your hunt level so you don't have to keep flicking back and forth!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the koboldzilla takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the koboldzilla can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the table above for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Airstrike", + "entries": [ + "A jetpack-powered kobold bursts out of the ground and proceeds to drop sticks of dynamite in a broad path before its engine backfires and it flies off into a nearby building. Each creature in a {@b 10-foot-wide, 50-foot-long line} must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature is knocked {@condition prone} and takes {@b {@damage 2d6;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} thunder damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chittering Laughter", + "entries": [ + "The infectious laughter of ultra-zealous kobolds echoes up through sewer grates, drainpipes, and the kobolds' partly-collapsed tunnels. Each non-kobold creature in the lair, other than the koboldzilla, must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of all kobolds and the koboldzilla until the start of initiative count 20 on the next round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swarm of Kobolds", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of kobolds erupt from tiny tunnels, grabbing at the adventurers' various accoutrements, before disappearing back down the holes. Each non-kobold creature in the lair, other than the koboldzilla, must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw. On a success, the creature loses one nonmagical item of its choice that it isn't wearing. On a failure, the creature loses one magical or nonmagical item of the GM's choice that isn't being worn." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Returning Stolen Items", + "entries": [ + "Players really like their magic items. How hard they are to find after the fight concludes is entirely up to you! Letting them be retrievable after the fight concludes should keep everyone happy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Koboldzilla_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Heavyweight", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A faint hum grows to a calamitous crescendo of falling trees, collapsing roofs, and tearing earth. The shaking of the ground sends bric-a-brac flying and the sawbirds' unpleasant dawn chorus descends into a cacophonous deluge of alarm calls. A huge mechanical marvel bursts from the ground, the pre-dawn red light rendering its patchwork metal plating in brilliant hues of sanguine rust and bright magenta.", + "During a brief moment of stillness, the chittering yip-yip of excited kobolds can be heard on the morning's calm air. Then, trees are ignited and buildings annihilated as the gargantuan behemoth lets forth an enormous plume of flame from the metal dragon's head on its left arm, and slashes its huge, articulated, serpentine tail across a dozen stone facades." + ] + }, + "At the start of the combat, the koboldzilla is in its most heavily armoured state. It has an almost-unhittable AC which compensates for its extremely low Dexterity score. This wave ends when the koboldzilla has a number of hit points equal to or lower than the amount required to trigger its Loose Plating trait (see table below; typically one-half).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Koboldzilla Hit Points to End Wave 1", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Koboldzilla Hit Points Remaining" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "7th", + "≤ 70" + ], + [ + "14th", + "≤ 165" + ], + [ + "20th", + "≤ 231" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are the koboldzilla (in its 'heavy' form, before its Loose Plating trait triggers), and the kobolds it generates using its Koboldapult legendary action. For simplicity's sake, you can treat these kobolds as minions; they have only 1 hit point but take no damage when they succeed on a saving throw to take only half damage. All kobolds wear magical, tinted glasses, removing their Sunlight Sensitivity trait.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 7", + "entries": [ + "At 7th level, the wave 1 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature janky koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 10; heavy, spawning ~6 CR ⅛ {@creature kobold} minions)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 1 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 18; heavy, spawning ~9 CR ⅛ {@creature kobold} minions)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 1 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tuned koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 24; heavy, spawning ~12 CR ⅛ {@creature kobold} minions)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kobolds", + "entries": [ + "In the 14th- and 20th-level versions of this hunt, the kobolds' zealous yip-yipping makes it harder for a creature to keep its concentration when hit by them. A creature has {@b disadvantage} on saving throws made to maintain its concentration on a spell when directly hit by a kobold." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The Airstrike and Chittering Laughter lair actions can be used to control the battlefield. As the Chittering Laughter lair action makes characters {@condition frightened} of kobolds, positioning these carefully can help control where a creature can move, while the Airstrike reduces how far they can move by knocking them {@condition prone}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "entries": [ + "Though the koboldzilla itself is neither clever nor wise, its pilots are some of the finest kobold minds around. As that isn't saying much, you can treat it as having below-average Wisdom and Intelligence score in reference to its general behaviour:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Below-average Intelligence indicates the koboldzilla isn't particularly astute in choosing targets for its attacks. For example, it is more likely to use its Gazebo Smash on two heavily armoured adjacent enemies (whom it might not hit) than it is to move and target a lightly armoured enemy standing on its own. Targets are chosen on instinct\u2014if someone just hit the koboldzilla hard, it'll retaliate!", + "Below-average Wisdom indicates an under-developed survival strategy. Combined with the belief of its kobold minions, the koboldzilla will never retreat." + ] + }, + "The koboldzilla's main weakness is its low speed, which adroit characters could abuse to stay out of its reach. To combat this, the koboldzilla has two tactics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It uses its Koboldapult legendary action to deploy kobolds next to ranged combatants behind the characters' front line. Soon after, it uses the Chittering Laughter lair action to frighten the melee warriors, preventing them from retreating (a {@condition frightened} creature can't move closer to the source of its fear).", + "It uses the Airstrike lair action to knock creatures {@condition prone}, and can grapple a creature using its dragon head left arm. Note that while it has a creature grappled, it can't activate its Dragon Breath action." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kobolds", + "entries": [ + "These kobolds attack a single target en masse. This lets them benefit from their Pack Tactics to gain advantage on all their melee attacks. With enough attacks, even the hardiest spellcaster will lose its concentration! The kobolds retreat and regroup if they no longer outnumber an enemy 2 to 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla's AC is almost unhittable during wave 1. Instead, player characters should try to target Dexterity (or Wisdom) saving throws. You can drop hints about how slow the koboldzilla moves to help get them on the right track." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Killing Kobolds", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla is an enormous construct, host to several hundred kobolds busy manning the weapons, clambering into the koboldapult, or oiling the koboldzilla's joints. These kobolds are collectively referred to as 'kobold pilots'. A player might be tempted to target the pilots themselves, even mounting the construct to engage with them at melee range. If they do so, you can continue to treat any attacks as targeting the koboldzilla.", + "To make up for the narrative dissonance between the incredibly high AC of the koboldzilla and the low AC of kobolds, you can narrate incredibly fortunately timed plates of heavy metal blocking the attacks that miss. You can even describe the construct as 'almost consciously protecting its pilots'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Featherweight", + "entries": [ + "When the koboldzilla's Loose Plating trait triggers, {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs} launch from its back, and the second wave begins. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With an ear-splitting screech, huge plates of iron and steel pull loose from their moorings on the koboldzilla's metal frame. Plumes of dust rise where they strike the ground, and the air is decorated by the tinkle of falling nuts, bolts, and the occasional kobold. With a roar, flying metal suits, replete with kobold pilots, detach from the back of the monstrosity, which looks lighter, more agile, and more alive." + ] + }, + "For the 7th-level hunt, also read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "One of the two flying mech suits is flying wonky; it takes an unfortunate nosedive, and crashes into the ground, exploding into pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 2, the enemies are the 'light' koboldzilla, the kobolds it generates with its koboldapult, and the kobold mech.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 7", + "entries": [ + "At 7th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature janky koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8; light)", + "1 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 15; light)", + "2 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tuned koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 20; light)", + "6 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Koboldzilla", + "entries": [ + "With greater movement, but a lower AC, the koboldzilla is now able to avoid melee combatants that are a danger to it and focus on squishier targets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kobold Mech", + "entries": [ + "If two or more characters are within 5 feet of one another, a kobold mech uses its Javelin Missiles to hit them both. In a melee situation, the mechs team up with allied kobolds, making use of their Pack Tactics trait. Against a creature that magically wards off attacks, such as a wizard using the {@spell shield} spell, a mech might choose to grapple them, before flying up into the air and dropping them. Kobold mechs believe themselves to be indestructible, and will fight to the point of self-destruction without retreat. Unless, that is, the koboldzilla is destroyed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Kobold_Mech.webp" + }, + "title": "Kobold Mech" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has a lower AC, but higher Dexterity score and walking speed compared to its 'heavy' form in wave 1. This begets a change in tactics from focussing primarily on imposing Dexterity saving throws, to targeting whatever the character is best at. Be clear in your narration about how there's less armour and it moves faster!" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Apotheosis", + "entries": [ + "When the koboldzilla reaches 0 hit points, its mythic trait (and wave 3) triggers. Kobold belief causes the mecha koboldzilla to ascend into godhood.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Battered, dented, and broken, it beggars belief to see how the koboldzilla could still be standing. It begins to topple, gravity finally its master, before suddenly stopping. In the moment of silence that follows, all the kobolds' voices seem to be sustained in a continuous ululation.", + "As if in response, the furnace at the koboldzilla's belly grows brighter, hotter. With a flash, the ululation ceases, the air is filled with the faint scent of cooked kobold, and the automaton rights itself. The whole structure seems to glow with an inner light; its eyes are alive with thought, curiosity... and malice." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 7", + "entries": [ + "At 7th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature janky koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 12 mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 21 mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tuned koboldzilla|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 27 mythic form)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has ascended to demigodhood and attained incredible levels of awareness, Intelligence, and Wisdom. It can see hidden weaknesses (i.e. the saving throw modifiers) of the player characters, and targets them accordingly. It has a much lower AC than its previous forms, so tries to avoid creatures that target AC (like fighters, rogues, and barbarians), or trap them underneath it by using its Takeoff mythic action.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mythic Actions", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla uses Takeoff to position itself over a creature it believes is a threat, and whose turn doesn't come next. At the end of the next turn, the koboldzilla lands, hopefully squishing those underneath it. It can then immediately use its Arcanothermic Overcharge to fry creatures in a large cone before it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "By repeating the pattern of Takeoff (liftoff), Takeoff (land), and Arcanothermic Overcharge, your players will hopefully learn that movement (and cover) is key. After the first use of the Takeoff mythic action, players should learn that they have one turn to pull whichever creatures the koboldzilla is hovering over to safety. In addition, don't be shy in letting your players know which pieces of terrain can provide cover against the koboldzilla's Dragon Breath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Uncontested Grapples", + "entries": [ + "In order to let your players help one another, consider allowing allied creatures to grapple one another without a contest. This allows a burly barbarian to run in, grab a friend, and drag them (at half speed) out of the koboldzilla's space, just in the nick of time before it lands. Remember, half cover grants a {@b +2 bonus} to Dexterity saving throws and three-quarters cover grants a {@b +5 bonus}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Death of a Demigod", + "entries": [ + "For oneshots, there's no need to have a corpse to harvest. Instead you can use the following rules to create an epic ending! Use with caution: player characters are extremely unlikely to escape this.", + "When the koboldzilla, in its mythic state, is reduced to 0 hit points, it dies over the course of three rounds. The following events happen on initiative count 20 of those rounds (losing initiative ties).", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Round 1: Timber", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla collapses. Each creature within 10 feet of it must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw or take {@b {@damage 2d6;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} bludgeoning damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Round 2: Vox Machina", + "entries": [ + "As the koboldzilla crumples to the ground, its psyche manifests as the disembodied voices of hundreds of thousands of chittering kobolds. Each creature within 300 feet of the koboldzilla's corpse must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition charmed} by the voices for {@b 1 minute}. A {@condition charmed} creature must use all its movement and actions to get closer to the koboldzilla's corpse. A creature {@condition charmed} in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Round 3: Implosion", + "entries": [ + "The arcanothermic core at the centre of the koboldzilla's corpse implodes. Each creature within {@b 300 feet} of the corpse must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 14}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be pulled into the centre of the corpse, where a portal rips open to a random location on the Astral Plane. A creature {@condition charmed} by the voices automatically fails this saving throw." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 422, + "entries": [ + "Here are some options for would could happen if the koboldzilla is defeated:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Branton Quark disappears, leaving behind his dragon onesie and magical {@item dimensional doorknob|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}.", + "The gazebo is remarkably intact, and the pupils of Baron Bodrum's Young Workers Primary School put on their show.", + "Kobolds return to work as if nothing ever happened. The fact that the world is still there indicates that their mission was a success (despite some pesky adventurers destroying their machine).", + "Baron Bodrum pays the party, by means of V3P0, for the defence of the town.", + "Baron Bodrum detracts fees from the party's pay to repair damage caused by the characters' delay to engage the koboldzilla (if any).", + "Dr. Doolots asks the party to collect all the escaped amphibians (the party can keep the crowns).", + "Kobolds gather the remains of the koboldzilla, rebuilding Tred Miller's windmill and clearing the pile of wreckage within the day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "When the party returns to the Loot Tavern, Cacophonics is waiting in the wings to transcribe the details of their most recent exploits. After garnering whatever information is forthcoming (and seeking alternative sources), he pens the following song:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Our heroes arrived in Bodrum town", + "No sign or evidence the kobolds are around.", + "It's in the air the end is nigh", + "Between regal frogs and hailstone fog the heroes make their way", + "To find the button and atop they'd bravely stave away.", + "The heavy armoured brute would make no escape", + "They found a way to circumnavigate his weight.", + "But as he fell he blew away another layer of his shape", + "And back he stood with a deep and fiery glow.", + "The team would stand to fight once again", + "As the brute would fire down explosions 'til his end.", + "But the construct did the heroes best", + "And they'll live on to find another quest." + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/MechaKoboldzilla}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 424, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Either in the wreckage of the koboldzilla, or in Branton Quark's workshop, the party finds his Many-Headed Dragon Queen onesie and the {@item dimensional doorknob|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. In addition, precious metals used in the koboldzilla's construction can be extracted from the heavy wreckage. The amount found depends on the result of a Strength (Investigation) check.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Koboldzilla Wreckage", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Precious metals (gp equivalent)" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "7th", + "100 times result of check" + ], + [ + "14th", + "500 times result of check" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1000 times result of check" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The koboldzilla has the following unique components, in addition to the normal components for a construct. Remarkably untouched, in what must've been a utility closet within the koboldzilla, is a tin of {@item magik oil|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. The food component for the unique recipe is a {@i construct (koboldzilla) tubing (flesh)}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Koboldzilla's Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "10", + "Phial of oil (∞), plating (∞), tubing{@sup E} (∞)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Gearing (∞), instructions (3)" + ], + [ + "20", + "Arcanothermic core (2)" + ], + [ + "25", + "Lifespark{@sup v} (1)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Dimensional_Doorknob.webp" + }, + "title": "Dimensional Doorknob" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Mecha_Koboldzilla/Magik_Oil.webp" + }, + "title": "Magik Oil" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the koboldzilla's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Koboldzilla Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Dragonmaw Shield|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Armour (shield)", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Construct (koboldzilla) plating", + "Robust", + "2,300 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gunnspier|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any polearm{@sup **})", + "Rare/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Construct (koboldzilla) gearing", + "Robust/Potent", + "1,400 gp/6,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Kobbold Flaymefrower|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Uncommon/Very rare", + "Required", + "Construct (koboldzilla) arcanothermic core", + "Frail/Potent", + "750 gp/9,800 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Pneuma Blade|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (greatsword or longsword)", + "Rare/Very rare", + "\u2014", + "Construct (koboldzilla) lifespark", + "Robust/Potent", + "1,600 gp/7,800 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Rolly Turrit)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare", + "Required", + "Construct (koboldzilla) instructions", + "Robust", + "2,100 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Crawly & Rolly Turrit (Crawly Turrit)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Very rare", + "Required", + "Construct (koboldzilla) instructions", + "Potent", + "9,400 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost.", + "** Includes: halberd, glaive, lance, quarterstaff, spear, twinblade or pike." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-T", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 425, + "entries": [ + "This hunt, {@i Tarchaeology}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 9, 14, or 20. Characters who complete this hunt should earn enough experience to progress two-fifths of the way to 10th level or one-half of the way to 15th level. The adventurers must travel to the tar flats of the Great Airy Plain and tackle a strange plague of oily menaces.", + "While travelling to the tar flats, where Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s mining works are located, the party finds a small research outpost studying tar elementals. The party can use the clues found in the outpost, as well as those discerned from an encounter with a minor tar elemental, to prepare for the battle ahead. After arriving at the mining works, increasingly violent earthquakes herald the arrival of a swarm of tar elementals that become empowered when in proximity to arcane power sources. The party can kill these possessed creatures or find a way to disable them. Subsequently, the bones of increasingly dangerous creatures are animated by the tar, culminating in a battle against the main monster: the tar-rasque.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "If there's a natural resource to be exploited, expect Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc. to be there! To the annoyance of the Archaeological Society's Systematic Excavative Study (the ASSES), BBB Inc. have begun extracting tar from the tar flats of the Great Airy Plain, a vast expanse of dry, thunderous wildland that was, according to chronomancers, once a lush and humid swamp. The ASSES have been trying to excavate as many dinosaur bones as possible since the Baron's mining works rolled up and have just stumbled on an incredible find: the skeleton of a tarrasque!", + "Using the friction between the miners and archaeologists as a smokescreen, Baron Bodrum's alter ego, Murdob'narob, is engaged in some villainous and deceitful activity. The tar extraction is less profitable than previously estimated and he now seeks to destroy both the miners and archaeologists in an attempt to defraud his insurance company. In addition, he is using his accomplice, Branton Quark, to test a new type of technology: a fusion of elemental tar and arcane power sources.", + "Weeks ago, Branton Quark planted a large arcane power source within the head of the tarrasque skeleton being unearthed by the archaeologists. Controlling the arcane crystal from his research station, Quark has managed to channel bursts of arcane, primordial energy that animates the nearby tar, causing it to erupt from the ground and attack with undirected rage. It is these disturbances that caused Archdruid Xyxl, a patron of the ASSES, to contact Heliana for assistance in protecting the workers.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Future Hooks: Murdob'narob", + "entries": [ + "Though not explored in this hunt, the exploits of Murdob'narob can act as a quest hook for you to develop into your own story!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to assimilate:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Tar elementals, enchanted by Murdob'narob's lackey, Branton Quark. These elementals can animate bones and become more powerful. Quark aims to have the tar animate the bones of the tarrasque and destroy both the miners and the ASSES." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivation", + "entries": [ + "The tar elementals' aim is the destruction of archaeologists and miners. They can't be reasoned with." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "The mining and archaeology works have been frequently disrupted by small earthquakes, after which tar elementals of all shapes and sizes harass both parties." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "Quark has planted a large arcane power source within the head of the tarrasque skeleton. As he refines his arcane science, larger and larger beings are animated by the tar. Eventually, he finds the perfect frequency, and the tar-rasque itself emerges." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "In this classic tale of conservation vs exploitation, players can take the moral high ground or reap the rewards of corporate greed. Little do they know, a third party has alternative plans and destruction awaits. Use any of the following hooks that you think might motivate your party:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: A Tar-rifying Endeavour", + "entries": [ + "Elementals made of tar! Whoever heard of such a thing? News of corpses reanimated by bands of shiny black liquid terrorising workers in the distant Great Airy Plain must surely have an interesting cause... Such rumours can be heard from passing travellers, in taverns, and from town criers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Archaeological Preservation", + "entries": [ + "\"Isn't it typical that a big corporation acts in its own interest and not that of the general population?\" berates Heliana. \"The only way to ensure our spawn learns of the wonders of dinosaurs is to make sure those archaeologists are protected against whatever menace those miners are stirring up, and recover those dinosaur bones!\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Baron Bodrum's Bonus", + "entries": [ + "A poster on a town notice board, hunter's guild, or in the Loot Tavern describes a great reward for any who can prevent the Archaeological Society's Systematic Excavative Study from stirring up more oily enemies. The notice bears the seal of Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Archdruid Xyxl", + "entries": [ + "If the party goes for the 'morality' hook, Archdruid Xyxl is their contact for this quest. He is a patron of the ASSES, and works to make sure nature is respected in the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Branton Quark", + "entries": [ + "Branton Quark represents Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s interest in the area. He is actually also working for the nefarious Murdob'narob, who he doesn't realise is Baron Bodrum's alter ego, to test out a new technology: elemental tar infusion. If this hunt takes place after you run the {@adventure Mecha Koboldzilla|HGtMH-MK} hunt, Quark has been re-employed by BBB Inc. as a 'special liaison'. Branton Quark's quick reference info can be found on page 407." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunt Rewards per Player Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Gold", + "XP{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "9th", + "2,300 gp", + "6,300" + ], + [ + "14th", + "5,750 gp", + "14,000" + ], + [ + "20th", + "12,250 gp", + "\u2014" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Great Airy Plain", + "page": 427, + "entries": [ + "The vast Great Airy Plain is home to enormous herds of migrating beasts, thunderous storms that sweep unhindered across its yellow expanse, and aeons-old bones of creatures that fell into its swampy quagmire millenia ago. Despite this, small washes cut through the red rock, creating deep and wide ravines, caves, and even passageways to The Low.", + "Prospectors working for Baron Bodrum have travelled the land extensively, searching for any resources to be exploited. They occasionally leave narrow trails, cairns, and camps in their wake, an eerie reminder of the inevitable tide of development and exploitation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Finding Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc.'s mining works isn't difficult, but the trek is long and following the trail markers from the air is not always possible. It is suggested that 4 checks and 1 success are required to find the mine, with each check taking one day. On the penultimate check, the party can bump into Branton Quark's vacant research station, where several of the clues to prepare the party for the battle ahead can be found (see {@adventure Know Thy Enemy|HGtMH-T|2})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unique Flora & Fauna", + "entries": [ + "The Great Airy Plain is home to some unique biology that you can introduce at any point:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Greedhogs", + "entries": [ + "These beasts are entirely unlike their shy, retiring cousin, the common groundhog. Greedhogs are notorious for their impetuosity, toughness, and overwhelming appetite. With a mottled fur of red and brown, and concealed spines that have punctured the tongue of more than one predator, greedhogs will quite happily burrow underneath a sleeping adventurer's pack and liberate it of food.", + "Each night that the party camps in the wild, roll a {@dice d4}. On a 3-4, make a Dexterity (Stealth) check for a greedhog as it tries to steal their food ({@b +4} modifier). If it isn't stopped, one of the party members loses all their rations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cryptobiotic Crust", + "entries": [ + "In patches across the flat expanse of the plain are crusts of purple and blue that stand out against the red earth below. These mats\u2014each an intricate symbiotic ecosystem of plant and fungus\u2014take thousands of years to form, a fact Archdruid Xyxl is keen to hammer home if he ever observes the party straying from a defined trail. A successful {@dc 14} Intelligence (Nature) check reveals that these can be harvested to make {@item potion of healing||potions of healing}. Over the course of an hour, a creature can harvest cryptobiotic crust (component {@dc 15}), which can be used as an alternative ingredient to make {@item potion of healing||potions of healing}, of any rarity, with the right {@i essence}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarchaeologist.webp" + }, + "title": "Tarchaeologist" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 428, + "entries": [ + "At Quark's research station, the party can learn the following information to prepare for the battle ahead:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The enemies are made of tar; they can be set aflame, have resistance to acid and piercing damage, and are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition.", + "The elementals can be enhanced by purple arcane power crystals, which can be targeted and destroyed. While augmented by a crystal, they deal and are immune to necrotic damage.", + "The enemy the party will face will be the animated bones of a tarrasque." + ] + }, + "When the party arrives at the outpost, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large canvas tent sits in a copse of stunted, wind-swept acacia. Rusted, mechanical paraphernalia and barrels of all shapes and sizes are messily scattered around its perimeter. Two sides of the tent are covered in desks, while on a third is arranged a stained, unmade cot. One desk seems almost exclusively covered in paper, notes, and illustrations, while the second holds cages that house all manner of creatures, from rats to bats, and a curious black ooze that shimmers with a rainbow iridescence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: Tar-based Lifeform", + "entries": [ + "The ooze is a Tiny {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. If it takes fire damage, it is set aflame and takes damage at the start of each of its turns, but also deals fire damage with its melee weapon attacks. It has resistance to acid and piercing damage, immunity to poison damage, and can be made immune to necrotic damage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "In a clearing within the mess of notes and paper is a single piece of paper pinned to the wood of the desk, with an ornate ebony lockbox sitting to its side. This research paper summarises the effects of firing the different types of ammunition at a black blob (the mini tar elemental; see Experimentation). The lockbox can be unlocked with a successful {@dc 15} Dexterity (thieves' tools) check and contains one magitech pistol with six pieces of prototype ammunition (see Treasure: Ammo, below), and a bag of twenty normal pieces of ammunition.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure: Ammo", + "entries": [ + "If you choose to use the magitech firearms presented in this book, a {@item pistol|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (reload 6) and prototypes of special ammunition can be found in Quark's research outpost. There are six pieces of ammunition, each of a different damage type (acid, cold, fire, lightning, necrotic, and poison). When a target is hit with this ammunition, it takes an additional {@damage 1d4} damage of the associated damage type. If you don't use magitech firearms, switch the ammunition to bolts or arrows. If you would prefer, you can replace the pistol with a {@item Hand Tommybow (6)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Hand Tommybow (Reload 6)}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experimentation", + "entries": [ + "Firing the pistol at the black ooze yields the following results:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Bullets seem to travel through with little hindrance. Even magical bullets don't seem to leave much of a piercing wound in the elemental. The elemental has {@b resistance} to piercing damage, both magical and nonmagical.", + "The acid bullet also seems ineffective; the elemental has {@b resistance} to acid damage.", + "The poison released by the poison ammunition sloughs off the elemental; it is {@b immune} to poison damage.", + "The cold and lightning damage perform as expected.", + "The fire ammunition sets the elemental aflame. It tries to fight back, hitting at the cage with its flaming body and causing the cage to become burnished, as if exposed to a high heat. The ooze's weapon attacks deal fire damage when it is aflame.", + "The necrotic ammunition's effect differs depending on whether the elemental is in contact with an intact arcane power source (see below). If the elemental is in contact with such a power source, it is {@b immune} to necrotic damage. If not, it affects it as normal." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 18 .1. Elemental Ammunition" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Arcane Power Source", + "entries": [ + "The elementals can (and will) possess creatures that hold or are connected to arcane power sources; this is the case for the {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists} and {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}. However, the arcane power source itself (typically a purple crystal) can be targeted and destroyed. If the power source is destroyed, the elemental will release the possessed creature, sparing it, and allowing the elemental to be fought separately. If a creature possessed in this way is killed, the necrotic power of the elemental-crystal combo reanimates the corpse. This is the case for the rat in the experiment below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploration", + "entries": [ + "On the table with the cages and animals is an experiment ready to be conducted, consisting of two glass boxes. The larger, left box has the corpse of a rat with a glowing, thumb-sized purple crystal (an arcane power source) lodged in it. Several beetles and maggots eat at the corpse. In the right-hand glass box is a shifting, amorphous pile of iridescent black ooze (the previously mentioned mini tar elemental) that is trying to enter the box on the left. A glass panel between the two cages can be lifted to allow access. A large, red button on top of the left-hand box is connected to the purple crystal.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Experiment", + "entries": [ + "Lifting the panel allows the ooze to immediately move from the right box to the crystal-filled corpse in the left box. It wraps itself around the corpse, forming a shifting exoskeleton of black, iridescent veins. The rat corpse then animates and begins attacking the detritivores. The exoskeleton grants the rat a pseudopod attack which, thanks to the power of the crystal, deals additional necrotic damage. A successful {@dc 11} Wisdom (Medicine) check of the dead detritivores finds them desiccated and drained\u2014indicators of necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Red Button", + "entries": [ + "Pressing the large red button causes the crystal to pulse with arcane energy and cast a contained version of the {@spell shatter} spell, limited to the interior of the box. This destroys the purple crystal in the rat, which cracks, stops glowing, and causes the mini tar elemental to detach from the corpse, which becomes inanimate again." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 18 .2. Sludge Experiment" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Tar-rifying", + "entries": [ + "Murdob'narob's scheme, detailed in a letter, can be discovered by those who search through Quark's papers:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "There is a tarrasque skeleton underground at a dig site not far from here.", + "With the correct necromantic frequency, a large enough arcane power source could empower enough elemental tar to animate the bones and form a tar-rasque.", + "The arcane power source needs to be protected at all costs. Putting it inside the tar-rasque should make it largely inaccessible.", + "Once the miners and archaeologists are destroyed, a well-placed {@spell fireball} should cause the tar to burn to cinders.", + "Then insurance can be claimed for the entire operation.", + "The letter is signed \"Murdob'narob\"." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 18 .3. Murdob's Note" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 431, + "entries": [ + "As the party approaches the tar flats, they encounter a stand off between the miners and the archaeologists. Before the party can intervene, Branton Quark (sequestered somewhere out of sight) activates his arcane power source, triggering wave 1. Waves 2 and 3 start on rounds 5 and 8 of combat, respectively. This gives the party time to approach the possessed individuals in wave 1 and pursue the non-lethal option of targeting the arcane power crystals.", + "When the player characters first arrive at the tar flats, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two groups of humanoids face each other on either side of the rough road leading to the sulphurous expanse of tar flats beyond. Behind each group is a camp. The camp on the left contains wagons loaded with crates, machinery, and huge pyramids of stacked barrels. A tall watchtower with a ballista looks to have been hastily constructed at its centre. The camp on the right is a much neater affair; small canvas tents surround a larger, yurt-like structure. Through the open door of the yurt several display cases containing various fossilised specimens can be seen.", + "Roiling clouds of mauve and grey rumble overhead, the threat of a coming storm in perfect symmetry to the palpable tension between the two groups. As a small rakin surrounded by swarming insects steps forward and raises an accusatory hand towards the unkempt men across the road, the ground begins to shake beneath your feet. Immediately, the two groups disperse as the tar in the flats begins to animate. The miners man the tower ballista and the archaeologists snatch up their magitech firearms. Unfortunately, some are not quick enough and tendrils of black tar wrap around them in a nauseating display of physical possession. With their comrades distracted, these tar-veined individuals turn their attention towards you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarchaeology_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tar Flats", + "entries": [ + "The tar-rasque's lair is the entirety of the tar flats. The tar-rasque's presence lingers on in the tar, pervading every rock, pore, and tar pool.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the tar-rasque's lair (i.e. the tar flats) has the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Earthquakes", + "entries": [ + "The ground shakes at irregular intervals, occasionally bringing with it hostile tar elementals." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fossils", + "entries": [ + "The rocks in the area abound with the fossils of extinct species, dinosaur bones, and even fossilised eggs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rotten Eggs", + "entries": [ + "Millenia of slow decomposition is released to the surface in wafts of sulphurous gas." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Tar Pits", + "entries": [ + "{@b 20-foot-deep} pits of tar have claimed the life of more than one errant adventurer. Tar pits are difficult terrain; see the Tar Pit lair action for rules on sinking into the tar. The save DC is always 14 for tar pits outside of the tar-rasque's lair." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "At any time during the battle, Archdruid Xyxl can appear in a bird form, cast the {@spell mass cure wounds} spell at 5th, 7th, or 9th level, and then transform back into a bird and fly away." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "While the arcane power crystal within the tar-rasque is intact, the ambient magic of its preserved skeleton and its eternal rage causes lair actions to occur. The saving throw DC and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the hunt.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "9th", + "15", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "14th", + "16", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "20th", + "18", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your hunt level so you don't have to keep flicking back and forth!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the tar-rasque's arcane-power-source-enhanced presence takes one of the following lair actions; the tar-rasque can't take the same lair action two rounds in a row. See the Variable Lair Action Statistics table for the damage and save DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar Geyser", + "entries": [ + "A number of patches of ground fracture and torrents of necrotic tar shoot upwards in {@b 5-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinders}. The number of geysers depends on the hunt level: two at 9th level, three at 14th level, or four at 20th level. Each creature in one or more of the geysers must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 15}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes {@b {@damage 3d6;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} necrotic damage and is fired 40 feet into the air. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and is pushed horizontally to the nearest unoccupied space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar Pit", + "entries": [ + "A {@b 10-foot-radius circle} of ground permanently turns into a viscous pit of tar and is difficult terrain. Each creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on its turn must make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 15}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} in the tar. A creature sinks 2 feet into the tar each time it fails this saving throw. If it sinks further than its height, it can no longer breathe, is {@condition blinded}, and has {@b disadvantage} on Strength checks to free itself. A creature within 5 feet of a creature {@condition restrained} in this way, or the creature itself, can use its action to make a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 15}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength, freeing the stuck creature on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quake", + "entries": [ + "The ground shakes in a {@b 100-foot-radius sphere} centred on a point the tar-rasque chooses. Each creature in the area that isn't an elemental containing tar must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 15}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "In the battle ahead, use the Quake lair action on rounds 5 and 8 to illustrate the impending emergence of the next wave of monsters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/G_BlueDragonLair_TarPit.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "022", + "title": "Tar Flats", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 1: Tarchaeological Dig", + "entries": [ + "Both the arcane power source in the tarchaeologists' magitech pistols and the power source in the mining suits attracts the elemental tar, causing it to possess those humanoids and constructs. In doing so, the tar becomes enhanced with necromantic magic; it deals necrotic damage and can even re-animate the tarchaeologists if they're killed.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Arcane Power Sources", + "entries": [ + "Be sure to mention the glowing purple crystals (which can be identified as magical with a {@spell detect magic} spell). You can even narrate that one tarchaeologist trips and smashes the crystal in his pistol, causing the elemental to ignore him and grab a different target. If you want your adventurers to have the option of pursuing a non-lethal course of action, they need to know how!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in wave 1 are the {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists} and {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}. If the crystals are destroyed (vulnerability to thunder damage, and immunity to acid, cold, fire, necrotic, poison, and psychic damage, AC and hit points detailed in creature statistics), the elementals cease possessing those creatures and fight the party as {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mini tar elementals} and {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}, respectively.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 9", + "entries": [ + "At 9th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 8)", + "2 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "3 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits} (CR 8)", + "3 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "6 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits} (CR 8)", + "6 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists} (CR 3)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Despite the tarchaeologists being relatively intelligent, they aren't in control of their own bodies. Accordingly, both the tarchaeologist and mining suit fight without any sense of self-preservation. For added drama, a tarchaeologist can scream \"I'm not in control!\" before the tar elemental clamps its mouth shut. Tar elementals not in possession of a host fight to kill and do not flee; there are no other suitable hosts nearby.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tarchaeologist", + "entries": [ + "A powerful way of using these creatures is to have them make a pistol attack while not in melee range, then move toward an enemy and use their pseudopod and wrench, in that order." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Possessed_Mining_Suit.webp" + }, + "title": "Possessed Mining Suit" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Tarrassic Park", + "entries": [ + "A second rumble sends the earth shuddering (use the Quake lair action), and t-rex skeletons rise from the pools of tar beyond, animated by elemental tar. These creatures roll for initiative at the end of round 4 and join the combat on their initiative count of round 5. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With another quake, huge creatures of bone and tar rise from the quivering ground. Long whip-like tails of jagged vertebrae careen in wild circles, felling bushes and spraying tents with iridescent tar. Glowing purple crystals shimmer in the chest of each monstrosity as the eye-less heads turn in your direction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 2, the enemies are tarannosaurus rex and tar elementals.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 9", + "entries": [ + "At 9th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 10)", + "1 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "2 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex} (CR 10)", + "3 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "5 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex} (CR 10)", + "5 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals} (CR 5)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "As in the previous wave, the tar elementals fight with a mindless rage and lack any sense of self-preservation. Tar elementals gang up on a single target with the aim of reducing its speed to 0 feet with their slam attack, causing it to become {@condition restrained} (see {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarannosaurus_Rex.webp" + }, + "title": "Tar-Rex" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Tar-rasque", + "entries": [ + "At the end of round 7, the tar-rasque rolls for initiative and joins the combat the following round. On initiative count 20 of round 8, use the Quake lair action.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Once again, the ground betrays your trust, shuddering and shaking as barrels of oil collapse from their stacks and tents are uprooted, falling on the creatures sheltering within. A wave of black tar and red earth crashes down around the enormous bulk of a gargantuan horned skeleton. Ribbons of tar, striated like living muscle and sinew, join the bones together and refract the wan sunlight in rainbow sheens and iridescence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "In wave 3, the enemy is the tar-rasque.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 9", + "entries": [ + "At 9th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tar-rasque hatchling|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 14)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 14", + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tar-rasque brittlebone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 20)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 20", + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tar-rasque|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 26)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The tar-rasque is neither intelligent nor particularly wise, and fights without self-preservation. Its weakness is the crystal inside its head, which is revealed when it enters its mythic state.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar-rasque", + "entries": [ + "The tar-rasque first uses its Necrotaruption to restrain as many creatures as possible before attacking them in melee. As its last legendary action before its turn, it uses Tremor in order to knock creatures {@condition prone}, giving them {@b disadvantage} on saving throws against its Necrotaruption and {@b advantage} on its melee attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mythic Stage", + "entries": [ + "The player characters can deal a devastating blow to the tar-rasque by destroying the crystal in its skull. However, the crystal is concealed; it can be attacked only by a creature grappled by the tar-rasque's Necrotar Tongue or by a readied action (see stat block). Be sure to narrate that the party sees the huge, glowing, purple crystal whenever it makes this attack, and reward creativity in trying to target it!" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Stormfire", + "entries": [ + "If you're running a one-shot, there might not be much point in continuing the game after the epic boss battle. Instead, you can use this optional ending to give an even-more-climactic conclusion to the hunt.", + "When the tar-rasque's mythic form is slain, the burgeoning storm overhead breaks, and lightning strikes the ground, starting a bushfire and setting the tar flats alight. You can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Ripping through the air, an enormous lightning bolt strikes the spot where the tar-rasque stood. The sharp scent of ozone hits your senses as the tar flats themselves ignite in a blossom-like eruption of fire and black smoke." + ] + }, + "A {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on where the tar-rasque stood erupts in a slowly expanding ball of fire, and each creature within 60 feet of the tar-rasque must succeed on a {@footnote {@b VDC}|{@dc 15}/{@dc 16}/{@dc 18}|VDC} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. On initiative count 20 of each round, the wall of fire spreads {@b 30 feet} outwards. Each creature that is in the area when the fire ignites or that enters the area for the first time on its turn takes {@b {@damage 3d6;4d6;8d6|Vdam}} fire damage. On initiative count 20 of the turn after the fire has spread 90 feet, the clouds open and a deluge of rain stops the spread, putting the fire out after three more turns." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 435, + "entries": [ + "Here are some possible developments after the hunt concludes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Tar-rasque defeated: the miners complain of unsafe working conditions and leave, allowing the archaeologists to continue their work.", + "Tar-rasque lives: there are few survivors of either the mining or archaeological works. Branton Quark flees in fear and the tar-rasque becomes the menace of the Great Airy Plain.", + "Tar reanimation technology gets refined to the point where the re-animated creatures are, for the most part, docile. The risk of the creatures becoming enraged is offset by the fact they don't get exhausted.", + "If the connection with Murdob'narob is never made, the ASSES blame the miners, and the miners blame the ASSES, fuelling ongoing tension elsewhere in your world.", + "If the letter from the research outpost is brought to Archdruid Xyxl, he hasn't heard the name Murdob'narob, but promises to investigate further. Some time later, he reports work of a recently constructed lair by the Frockit Clan (see {@adventure Polyhedrooze|HGtMH-Pol}), paid for by Murdob'narob.", + "If Branton Quark is accused of being involved, he immediately tries to flee. If caught, he tells everything he knows of Murdob'narob, which isn't much: \"He is a very wealthy investor that is seeking new and innovative technologies that more prudish patrons refuse to pursue.\" This is a quest hook you can expand on for the villain of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Head_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cacophonics", + "entries": [ + "When the party returns to the Loot Tavern, Cacophonics, the resident bard, interrogates them for details of their battle with the titan. Regardless of the actual details divulged, Cacophonics decocts the tale into the following song, calling any differences 'poetic license'. Cacophonics uses some newly developed bard magic to harmonise with himself.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Baron Bodrum businesses", + "Involved in sketchy practices", + "Drilling oil and digging up some dino bones", + "Sensing all the injustice", + "Some people tried to stop the dig", + "Enchanting tar to keep the miners out the hole", + "Adventurers would come to find", + "The tar had taken over minds", + "And melded elements; from the ground it came", + "Dinosaurs reanimate", + "To keep the titan true and safe", + "Our friends would need to find a way to slay them all", + "So they fight all day", + "And they fight all night", + "But the enchantment doesn't fail", + "So they fight some more", + "Using all their force", + "Must be a way to end this tale", + "They think back to the story's start", + "And have to think less strong but smart", + "What's controlling all the power of this titan's reign", + "Then suddenly with wisdom's touch", + "A crystal held within its clutch", + "Might be the answer to the titan's end today", + "So the fight they take", + "When that crystal breaks", + "The titan's magic is dispelled", + "Yes they've conquered the tar", + "And the story's travelled far", + "Oh yes the titan he is felled", + "And there so ends this noble tale", + "Our friends were never ones to fail", + "And they'll move on to find another quest or two" + ] + }, + "{@link http://www.heliana.lt/Tarrasque}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 436, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "As the tar melts away from the tar-rasque's skeleton, it reveals a hoard of treasure that the former tarrasque presumably ate millennia ago (see Treasure table below).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Treasure within Tar-rasque", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Coins", + "Treasure Object", + "Gems", + "Total Averaged Value" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "9th", + "{@dice 3d6} x 50 gp", + "{@dice 2d6} x 50 gp", + "{@dice 1d4} x 100 gp", + "1,125 gp" + ], + [ + "14th", + "{@dice 4d6} x 100 gp", + "{@dice 3d6} x 100 gp", + "{@dice 1d4} x 300 gp", + "3,200 gp" + ], + [ + "20th", + "{@dice 6d6} x 200 gp", + "{@dice 4d6} x 200 gp", + "{@dice 1d4} x 500 gp", + "8,250 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tinytar.webp" + }, + "title": "Tinytar" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The tar-rasque has the following components\u2014a combination of uniquely preserved tarrasque and tar elemental components\u2014in addition to the normal components from an elemental. A small piece of the tar has sequestered itself within a jar lodged in the skeleton, a {@item tinytar|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}. It can be harvested with a DC of 0 and socketed on any held item to prevent you from dropping it. The food component for the unique recipe is {@i elemental (tar-rasque) marrow (bone)}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tar-rasque Harvest Table", + "colLabels": [ + "DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Tinytar (∞)" + ], + [ + "10", + "Pouch of claws (4), marrow{@sup E} (1)" + ], + [ + "15", + "Volatile mote of tar (5){@sup v}, pouch of teeth (2)" + ], + [ + "25", + "Core of tar{@sup v} (5)" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting", + "entries": [ + "The following unique items can be crafted from the tar-rasque's components.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tar-rasque Craftable Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Name", + "Item Type", + "Rarity", + "Attunement", + "Components", + "Essence", + "Value{@sup *}" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Jaw Breakers|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any two melee)", + "Rare/Very rare", + "Optional", + "Pouch of elemental (tar-rasque) teeth", + "Robust/Potent", + "3,200 gp/10,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Tarrobe|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Elemental (tar-rasque) volatile mote of tar", + "Robust/Mythic", + "2,500 gp/42,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Terrorasque|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Weapon (any two-handed melee)", + "Rare/Very rare", + "Required", + "Pouch of elemental (tar-rasque) claws (2)", + "Robust/Potent", + "2,600 gp/9,900 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Viscous Symbiote|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "Wondrous item", + "Rare/Very rare/Legendary", + "Required", + "Elemental (tar-rasque) core of tar", + "Robust/Potent/Mythic", + "2,100 gp/9,400 gp/41,600 gp" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "* This is the 'off the shelf' purchase cost and can vary significantly from the crafting cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Footprint_Sketch.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "The Elemental Planes are a delight to explore. However, the really inspiring places are where those planes meet. Where water meets fire, living steam abounds; earth and air forms dunes of swirling dust; and where earth meets water, you get mud. Throw in some hydrocarbons, several atmospheres of pressure, and let it bake for 100 to 500 million years. Voilà: you have tar.", + "Necromantic energy abounds in tar and, if properly activated, can result in some unique reanimative properties. Merge that with the bones of a perpetually-angry tarrasque and you get a destructive pile of primordial rage.", + "Now then, where are my designs for that steam-mephit-powered dishwasher..." + ], + "by": "L'Arsène, Hates Chores" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Tarchaeology/Tarrasque_Sketch.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "id": "HGtMH-HR", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 1, + "entries": [ + "This adventure, {@i Hare Raising}, is intended for 3 to 7 characters and is optimised for a party of 4 with an average party level (APL) of 4, 10, or 16. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough experience to progress one third of the way to 5th, 11th or 17th level, respectively. The adventurers travel to the Bonefields, deal with several groups of unique NPCs, and tackle the bonemonger's osteomantic magic.", + "While travelling to the Bonefields, the party has three scripted encounters with NPCs: the Grey Knight, The Knights Who Say Mi, and Jim the Enchanter. All three of these groups have interacted with the bonemonger in some way, and dealing with them imparts information as to how the bonemonger might fight. After battling the bonemonger's animated bones, the party can attack the \"dire rabbit\", as it is known to the locals. The fight need not be to the death; the bonemonger is actually a trader who can be persuaded to parlay, which is easier the more hurt he becomes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "The Bonefields of Dullowmarch hold a wealth of varied bones. From dragons to dinosaurs and griffons to goats, this boggy ground has led to the death of many creatures and the preservation of their skeletons. Within this field is a bone-filled cave\u2014the communal tomb of the people of Dullowmarch known as the Sepulchre of Sorrow.", + "The bonemonger is obsessed with bones. He studies them in minute detail using his innate, insightful magic to learn each bone's history and extract from it arcane knowledge he uses in enchanting. Upon finding an area rich with osteomantic treasures, the bonemonger set up his hearth, a permanent part of his body that he decorates like a bower to attract a mate.", + "In order to drum up business, the bonemonger used his osteomantic magic to animate the bones in the sepulchre, creating dozens of skeletal servants. Equipping these with all manner of pamphlets, brochures, and posters, he sent them forth, offering to trade his services as an enchanter in exchange for bones with interesting histories.", + "To the chagrin of the inhabitants of Dullowmarch, an area of steep-sided woodlands and boggy marshland that surrounds the Bonefields, the cave in which the bonemonger built his hearth was the Sepulchre of Sorrow. Incensed by this desecration, the Dullovians marched on the Bonefields wielding pitchforks and torches, but they were no match for the bonemonger, a veteran of the dangerous Astral Plane. As a defensive measure, the bonemonger has since augmented creatures with his osteomantic magic to act as guards along the single safe path through the marshes to the Bonefields.", + "The Dullovians are still pissed, the bonemonger still wants bones, and even King Arfur Pendragoon of Kamylot has his eyes set on a prize long-hidden in the Sepulchre of Sorrow." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summary", + "entries": [ + "Here's the main info to digest:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Which Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger, an astral hermit that trades enchantments for bones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Motivations", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger was drawn to the Sepulchre of Sorrow thanks to the abundance of bones both within it and in the Bonefields around it. He desires to use bones as a means of learning more about the Material Plane." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster's Previous Actions", + "entries": [ + "By occupying the Sepulchre, the bonemonger has insulted the memory of the dead of Dullowmarch. When townsfolk came with pitchforks and flaming torches, the bonemonger retaliated, and several of the townsfolk didn't return home." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Where's the Monster?", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger has made his home within the Sepulchre of Sorrow in the Bonefields, a day and a half's march from the town of Caergannob in Dullowmarch." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventure Hooks", + "entries": [ + "The following three hooks approach the hunt from different angles. Choose any and all that are needed to entice your players to join the hunt.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Curiosity: Astral Trader", + "entries": [ + "Skeletal postmen have been seen delivering flyers and putting up posters in inns and notice boards throughout the realm. They advertise the bonemonger, a master enchanter who will exert his enchanting abilities in return for bones with storied histories. These flyers give approximate directions to the bonemonger's lair in the Dullowmarch area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morality: Tomb Immemorial", + "entries": [ + "The populace of Dullowmarch is furious at the defilement of its communal tomb: the Sepulchre of Sorrow. They've clubbed together to hire adventurers to remove the squatter from their sacred place of rest by whatever means necessary. The monster is described as \"a dire rodent of the most vicious and aberrative disposition\"." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Compensation: Holy Grail", + "entries": [ + "The self-titled 'king' Arfur Pendragoon of Kamylot requests that adventurers retrieve an ancient family relic from a decrepit tomb in Dullowmarch. The artifact, known as the holy grail, is buried in the Sepulchre of Sorrow in the Bonefields and likely protected by a dark and necromantic evil. Returning the relic to Arfur will yield a handsome reward." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hunts Rewards Per Character", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Killing the Bonemonger", + "Returning the Holy Grail", + "XP*" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "275 gp", + "290 gp", + "1,300" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1,250 gp", + "1,375 gp", + "4,500" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3,750 gp", + "4,000 gp", + "10,000" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "*Includes all monsters, traps, and puzzles, averaged for a party of 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bombi the Green", + "entries": [ + "A travelling shrubbery salesman, Tom Bombi (LG male gnome {@creature noble}), could not juxtapose the misty marshland more; with his brightly-coloured cloak and even brighter smile, Bombi is in the trade of selling shrubberies. For a mere 10 gold pieces, anyone can buy a pocket-sized shrubbery which, upon speaking its command word, will release its miniaturising magic and become a full-sized, 5-foot square garden.", + "Bombi has heard all the tales, from the skeletal postmen, to the violation of the sacred Sepulchre of Sorrow, to the request of the 'King' Arfur Pendragoon to be reunited with a supposed family heirloom. He can relay these quest hooks to the player characters and explain that the bonemonger has stepped up security since the Dullovians attacked him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Dullowmarch_Scene.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Dullowmarch", + "page": 3, + "entries": [ + "Dullowmarch is an expansive moorland of waterlogged soil cut by deep, steep-sided gorges whose pine-laden slopes provide respite from the bogland's raking winds. The people who call this place home are a dour populace of subsistence farmers and shepherds. The only conurbation of any size is Caergannob, a rain-soaked collection of pine cabins and sallow faces.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking & Tasks", + "entries": [ + "Reaching the bonemonger's lair involves a trek through dangerous swamps and forests to find the Sepulchre of Sorrow. Three Tracking checks and one success are required to reach the destination, with each check taking approximately 4 hours, using the encounters from the {@table forest tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Forest} or {@table swamp tracking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Swamp} sections. You can insert the following encounters, in any order, after Tracking checks, either in addition to the normal encounters that result from a check or instead of those encounters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Grey Knight", + "entries": [ + "{@i Hostile encounter, forest}", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In a steep-sided valley of tall narrow pines, The Grey Knight (LN non-binary human, stat block varies) dispatches a berserker clad in green armour with a decapitating overhand blow from their claymore. They immediately return to the centre of a rough, wooden bridge, the only way to cross the white water of the 100-foot-deep, 30-foot-wide river gorge. They wear a grey tabard with a red boar, and their head is covered by a full face helm, making their features indistinguishable. They don't speak, except to declare \"None shall pass, lest they best me in single combat!\" to any who attempt to cross the bridge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Combat", + "entries": [ + "The Grey Knight's statistics vary depending on the adventure level (see the Grey Knight Statistics table). The knight has been magically augmented by the bonemonger's necromantic magic and is undead instead of humanoid. In addition, it has the following two traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "'Tis But a Scratch", + "entries": [ + "Each time The Grey Knight loses 20% of their hit points, they lose one limb. Bizarrely, this doesn't affect their ability to continue moving or attacking." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Undead Fortitude", + "entries": [ + "If damage reduces The Grey Knight to 0 hit points, they must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken. If the damage is radiant or from a critical hit, The Grey Knight automatically fails this saving throw. On a success, The Grey Knight drops to 1 hit point instead." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Grey Knight Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Statistics" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "{@creature Knight}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "{@creature Knight}{@sup σ} (CR 9; 205 hit points, makes 4 melee attacks, {@hit 8} to hit)" + ], + [ + "16th", + "{@creature Knight}{@sup σ} (CR 15; 295 hit points, makes 5 melee attacks, {@hit 10} to hit, Hit: {@damage 2d12+5} slashing)" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "σ This creature's statblock is modified (see above)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clue", + "entries": [ + "Once four of their limbs have been severed, The Grey Knight becomes more talkative, despite wielding their weapons using just their mouth (... somehow). They mention things like how \"that bunny's blessing of undeath is very potent\". This relates to {@adventure Clue 1|HGtMH-HR|2|Clue 1: The Astral Trader}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/The_Grey_Knight.webp" + }, + "title": "The Grey Knight" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Knights Who Say Mi", + "entries": [ + "{@i Hostile or narrative encounter, forest}", + "As the party passes through a boggy forest, seven figures emerge from the surrounding mist, simultaneously proclaiming \"Mi!\". These are the Knights Who Say Mi, brigands with a peculiar interest in horticulture who traded the bones of a lich and a storm giant to learn the powers of psycho-thunder attacks from the bonemonger.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-combat", + "entries": [ + "The knights demand a shrubbery from the party (one that looks nice and isn't too expensive can be purchased from Tom Bombi in Caergannob). If the party gives the knights a shrubbery, the knights accept the gift but demand a second shrubbery, which is a bit taller, to give a two level effect with a little path running down the middle. Each time the party returns with a shrubbery, the knights demand another shrubbery. In addition, each time the party returns, the knights change the first letter of their exclamation, for example 'Ti', 'Ni', or 'Fi'.", + "At any time, if a party member says the knights' name backwards (e.g., 'I'm', 'it', 'in', or 'if'), one of the knights drops dead from psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Combat", + "entries": [ + "If the players attempt to pass the knights without proferring a shrubbery, the knights attack.", + "The knights' statistics vary depending on the adventure level (see Knights Who Say Mi Statistics table). 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Ti, Ni, or Fi" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jim the Enchanter & The Swamp of Death", + "entries": [ + "{@i Narrative encounter, swamp}", + "A meandering path marked by glowing toadstools leads through a steaming swamp. In many places, the mud bubbles, heated through geothermal activity. The skeleton of a long-dead horse lies buried in the mud, a single shod hoof protruding from the mud and embossed with the name 'Artax'.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Boiling Mud", + "entries": [ + "The mud is difficult terrain. A creature that enters the mud for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} and take {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam} fire damage. A creature can use its action to make a {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}} Strength check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach on a success. A creature {@condition restrained} in this way sinks 2 feet deeper into the mud at the start of each of its turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Jim's Questions", + "entries": [ + "Atop a slight knoll some 30-feet in radius, surrounded by a dense mushroom ring, awaits Jim the Enchanter (NE male dwarf {@creature mage}), who beckons to the party. Jim names himself 'Guardian of the Swamp of Death' and has been contracted by the bonemonger to ensure any that approach him are true of heart.", + "Upon approaching Jim, he says \"Stop! Who would cross the Swamp of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side you see.\" The area within this mushroom circle is a zone of retributive truth. While in this area, if a creature is asked a question and either lies, answers incorrectly, or takes more than six seconds to answer, it is flung 100 feet into the boiling mud of the swamp. The first two questions are always the same: \"What is your name?\" and \"What is your quest?\". The third question is always different and designed to prompt introspection, for example:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "What would you be doing if you weren't an adventurer?", + "What is your opinion on nobility and authority?", + "With whom have you been in love?", + "If you could go back in time and change one thing about your life, what would it be?", + "What are you most curious about?" + ] + }, + "Jim is as susceptible to this zone of retributive truth as the party, and will also answer any questions to the best of his ability. Once a character has answered three questions correctly, Jim allows them to pass. If a creature attempts to pass without answering three questions, the zone triggers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clue", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's lair is in a zone of retributive truth and must be navigated accordingly. This relates to {@adventure Clue 3|HGtMH-HR|2|Clue 3: Zone of Retributive Truth}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Jim_The_Enchanter.webp" + }, + "title": "Jim the Enchanter" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Know Thy Enemy", + "page": 6, + "entries": [ + "Travelling to the bonemonger's lair presents several opportunities to impart information about the upcoming fight. In addition to the three clues below, it is evident that the bonemonger is a trader and can probably be bargained with (see {@adventure Persuading the Bonemonger|HGtMH-HR|4|Persuading The Bonemonger}). The clues are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The bonemonger uses necromantic magic to raise skeletons.", + "The bonemonger can deal psychic and thunder damage.", + "Zones of retributive truth exist; one must answer questions asked within such zones quickly and truthfully." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 1: The Astral Trader", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger is a trader and can be reasoned with. In a bid to attract more traffic, he has dispatched messengers far and wide distributing all manner of flyers, leaflets, and posters, one of which can find its way into the characters' hands. The flyer does the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It deals psychic damage (a clue to one of the damage types the bonemonger deals).", + "It plants the promise of a desirable item that the bonemonger can enchant into the player characters' minds.", + "It tells the adventurers his exact location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bombi the Green", + "entries": [ + "Bombi the Green can explain that a bizarre trader has set up camp in the Dullovians ancestral tomb, the Sepulchre of Sorrow. He can also give the party the bonemonger's flyer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Flyer", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's flyer is magical, as revealed by the {@spell detect magic} spell. The two lines of distorted, symmetrical text on the flyer are enchanted to imbue knowledge in the reader's mind. A creature that reads the flyer must make a {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}} Intelligence saving throw, taking half of {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam} psychic damage on a failure, or no damage on a success. Success or failure, once a creature has made this saving throw, it is immune to this effect of the flyer and gains the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Line 1: Desire", + "entries": [ + "The first bizarre text plants an image and description in the character's mind of a magic item it really wants, or one it might find very useful. It also explains that the bonemonger needs the base, mundane item to enchant, so the adventurer should bring that with them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Line 2: Location", + "entries": [ + "The second line plants the location of the Bonefields in the characters' minds. This includes the general direction to head through the boggy, Dullowmarch swamp." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Clue_1.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 19.1. Bonemonger's Flyer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 2: Undeath Abounds", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger is a practised necromancer and has imbued others with the magic of undeath. One example of this is The Grey Knight, who is unaffected by dismemberment, is now an undead, and has enhanced traits. The party can also meet Skellig the gardener as they near the bonemonger's lair. This clue can prompt the players to prepare to face undead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skellig", + "entries": [ + "Skellig is a skeleton who was, in life, a gardener. He tends to a large ring of mushrooms, some 500 feet in radius, that surrounds the bonemonger's lair. After the characters complete their final Tracking check and the associated encounter, read aloud or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A skeleton kneels in the soil, almost obscured by the row of glowing, foot-high mushrooms that extends to your left and right. It carries a basket of weeds in one hand and is intent upon its work, rooting out unwelcome vegetation and reburying disturbed worms in the soil. A dozen skeletal crows perch nearby, their eyeless sockets trained upon the worms the skeleton unveils. The skeleton raises its head for a moment to observe you, before returning to its task." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Clue_2.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 19.2. Undead in Dullowmarch" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clue 3: Zone of Retributive Truth", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger's lair lies within a zone of retributive truth, as seen in the encounter with Jim the Enchanter. Now, if a creature is asked a question and lies, answers incorrectly, or takes more than 6 seconds to begin answering, the bonemonger can activate the zone's magic to launch the creature up to {@footnote Vdist|20 ft./40 ft./60 ft.|Vdist} in a direction of its choice.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Liar's Corpse", + "entries": [ + "The corpse of a half-elf, Horatio Mosskin, lies near the edge of the ring of mushrooms that encircles the Bonefields. He was a bard who worked as a confidence trickster. An inspection of his corpse reveals a journal that describes the myriad ways he tricked people. The most recent entry describes a plot to dig up some bones from Caergannob and trick this bonemonger into believing the bones are rare relics from a long dead holy person. Unfortunately for him, his lies caused him to be jettisoned high into the air and die from the fall. A successful {@dc 11} Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals both his legs are broken and that he fell from a great height." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veritae Mucoformus", + "entries": [ + "This zone's magic manifests (but isn't caused by) the ring of mushrooms that the party has previously passed. Upon entering the zone, creatures feel compelled to tell the truth, but this compulsion isn't overwhelming. A {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}}+3 Intelligence (Nature) check reveals that these are {@i Veritae mucoformus}, mushrooms that grow in areas of extreme honesty. A successful {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}} Intelligence (Arcana) check recognises the area as some sort of zone of truth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Clue_3.webp" + }, + "title": "Handout 19.3. Zone of Retributive Truth" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lair: Bonefields", + "page": 9, + "entries": [ + "The focal point of the bonemonger's lair is the cave in which it has made its spiralling home, an extra-corporeal part of its being. Prior to its occupation by the bonemonger, the cave was a tomb for the bones of the inhabitants of Caergannob. The lair encompasses the small area of marshy land around the cave, named the Bonefields after the multitude of fossilised bones found in its waterlogged depths.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional Effects", + "entries": [ + "The area within 6 miles of the bonemonger's lair (i.e., the Bonefields) has the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Osteomancy", + "entries": [ + "Bones never really settle and always seem to be in different positions than when observed a moment ago. Sometimes, entire severed limbs might drag themselves around with no apparent goal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veritae Mucoformus", + "entries": [ + "Zones of retributive truth spontaneously form. They are anywhere from 5 to 500 feet in radius and are often delineated by the growth of the rare {@i Veritae mucoformus} fungus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Odd Folk", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger is a trader, giving gifts of magical items and strange powers in return for interesting bones. Creatures that have recently travelled to him often carry these odd boons." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the bonemonger dies, the bones cease to move of their own accord and the zones of retributive truth fade over the course of {@dice 1d10} days. Enchantments the bonemonger has imbued into items and people persist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "The place an astral hermit makes its home becomes distorted by its aberrant magic, often mixing with the background magic of the plane on which it finds itself. The bonemonger's predilection for anything osseous leads to a lair that animates bones in a variety of ways. In addition, the bonemonger has learnt to control the zone of retributive truth in which he finds himself.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Lair Action Statistics", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "VDC", + "Vdam", + "Vdist" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "12", + "3 (1d6)", + "20 ft." + ], + [ + "10th", + "15", + "10 (3d6)", + "40 ft." + ], + [ + "16th", + "17", + "21 (6d6)", + "60 ft." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lair Actions", + "entries": [ + "While the bonemonger lives, he can invoke the ambient magic of his lair to take lair actions on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties). The saving throw DCs and damage of the lair actions depend on the level at which you run the adventure, as shown in the Variable Lair Action Statistics table.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bone Carapace", + "entries": [ + "Up to three creatures of the bonemonger's choice that are in his lair become encased in articulating bone armour, gaining temporary hit points equal to half of {@damage 1d6;3d6;6d6|Vdam} (minimum of 2). These temporary hit points are lost after 1 hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Probing Question", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger asks one creature in his lair that can hear him an insightful and thought-provoking question. If the creature doesn't answer the question truthfully and out loud within 6 seconds (the end of its next turn, if in combat), the creature is flung up to {@footnote Vdist|20 ft./40 ft./60 ft.|Vdist} in a direction of the bonemonger's choice. Examples of possible questions:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "What is your greatest fear?", + "Who do you admire most and why?", + "Do you have any biases for or against certain people?", + "What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?", + "What item in your possession do you care most about and why?", + "How do you feel about keeping secrets from the rest of the party?" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tanglebones", + "entries": [ + "Bones of all descriptions\u2014spines, claws, and jaws\u2014emerge from the floor, walls, and ceiling of the bonemonger's lair. Until initiative count 20 on the following round, all surfaces in the lair become difficult terrain for creatures of the bonemonger's choice. In addition, each creature of the bonemonger's choice that is within 5 feet of a surface when this lair action occurs must make a Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by the bones (escape DC equals {@footnote VDC|{@dc 12}/{@dc 15}/{@dc 17}}), which have a reach of 5 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip", + "entries": [ + "Write down the information in this table for your adventure level so you don't have to keep flicking back and forth!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/G_BlackDragonLair_TarPit.webp" + }, + "imageType": "map", + "width": 6440, + "height": 4480, + "id": "023", + "title": "The Bonemongers", + "credit": "Cze & Peku" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Battle Ahead", + "page": 10, + "entries": [ + "The battle with the bonemonger is divided into three distinct phases, referred to as waves. In the first wave, the bonemonger animates the bones of his lair to fight off the party. After these creatures are defeated, the second wave begins and the bonemonger himself appears accompanied by a big skeletal creature. When the bonemonger is defeated, his pent up astral magic is unleashed and he assumes a devastating mythic form.", + "As the party approaches the bonemonger's lair, read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Cracked flagstones form the sole path through the foetid mire. The crunching of bone fragments underfoot is quickly swallowed by the heavy, dank mist that coalesces around you. Bones protrude across the marshland, from great tusks of ivory to enormous reptilian heads and fists too large to be human. The surrounding bog looks to have been the downfall of creatures both great and small. A colossal skull forms a ramp from the flagstones below to a cave opening in a rocky outcropping, where a tiny white figure quickly hops out of view." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard: Bog", + "entries": [ + "The ground other than the flagstone path is muddy, difficult terrain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard: Skull", + "entries": [ + "The holes in the face of the giant skull open into a pit several dozen feet below. The depth of the hole is {@footnote Vdist|20 ft./40 ft./60 ft.|Vdist}. The pit can be exited by climbing the distance fallen (no check required) towards the skull's ear holes and expending 15 feet of movement to climb through the 5 feet of rubble surrounding the skull. The bonemonger aims for these holes when throwing the player characters using his Probing Question lair action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hand", + "entries": [ + "At any time during the battle, a flight of swallows laden with {@item potion of healing||potions of healing} (normal, {@item potion of greater healing||greater}, or {@item potion of superior healing||superior} at 4th, 10th, or 16th level, respectively) can pour the healing liquid in any willing player character's mouth. The flock was released by Bombi the Green, or whomever acts as the adventurer's quest giver." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Bonefields_Scene.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "Except for the bonemonger, all non-player combatants in this fight are skeletons. If a creature isn't already a skeleton, this state modifies the named creature's statistics in the following ways:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It has {@b vulnerability} to bludgeoning damage.", + "It is {@b immune} to poison damage.", + "It is {@b immune} to the {@condition exhaustion} and {@condition poisoned} conditions.", + "It has darkvision out to 60 feet (if not already further).", + "It can understand the languages it spoke in life, but can't speak." + ] + }, + "In addition, a skeleton's AC and hit points might be lower than its non-skeleton forms, which can result in a reduction in their CR. These changes are indicated in parentheses after the creature's name in each wave's 'Enemies' section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Persuading The Bonemonger", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger assumes that the party, heavily armed as they are, has come with hostile intent, but can be persuaded otherwise after three successful Charisma (Persuasion) checks. At the beginning of the fight, the bonemonger is too focussed to be persuaded but, as he loses hit points, the DC to persuade him decreases (see the Effect of Hit Points on Persuasion Check DC table).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Action Economy", + "entries": [ + "In addition, the more effort a character makes to persuade the bonemonger, the more likely he is to listen. 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The creatures animate in locations advantageous to the bonemonger (GM's choice). The ground isn't difficult terrain for the skeletons.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a chorus of wet burps and gurgles, the perforated form of a disparate array of skeletal figures rise from the waterlogged ground, turning their eyeless sockets on you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in the first wave are a variety of skeletons that the bonemonger animates.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 4", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "3 {@creature skeleton||skeletons} (CR 1/4)", + "2 {@creature warhorse skeleton||warhorse skeletons} (CR 1/2)", + "1 {@creature minotaur skeleton} (CR 2)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 10", + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "3 {@creature minotaur skeleton||minotaur skeletons} (CR 2)", + "1 {@creature mammoth} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 5; AC 11, 114 hit points)", + "1 {@creature fire giant} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 8; AC 14, 150 hit points)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 16", + "entries": [ + "At 16th level, the wave 1 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "5 {@creature wight} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 4)", + "2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 6; AC 11, 136 hit points)", + "1 {@creature horned devil} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 10; AC 14, 178 hit points)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The skeletons fight without any sense of self-preservation. They target the closest creatures or, in the case of the tyrannosaurus rex, they move to target the greatest number of creatures possible. The bonemonger takes only lair actions from within the shelter of its cave." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 2: Bonemonger", + "entries": [ + "When all the creatures in wave 1 are defeated (or if it appears that the adventurers are attempting to rest), the bonemonger emerges from his hearth in tiny rabbit form, animating a larger skeleton to attract the party's hostile attention.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a miniscule squeak, a tiny white rabbit emerges from the cave at the skull's dome. A great cracking, wrenching, sucking sound crashes through the mist as an enormous, boney figure bursts through rock and mud." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemies in this wave are the bonemonger and (initially) a single skeleton, neither of which are affected by the lair's difficult terrain.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 4", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature ogre} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 1; AC 9, 59 hit points)", + "1 {@creature bonemonger phalange|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 4)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 10", + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 6; AC 11, 136 hit points)", + "1 {@creature bonemonger ulna|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 11)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 16", + "entries": [ + "At 16th level, the wave 2 combatants are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature fire giant} {@footnote skeleton|This creature's statblock is modified (see Skeletons, above).|Skeleton} (CR 8; AC 11, 136 hit points)", + "1 {@creature bonemonger femur|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 19)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "While the lumbering skeleton has no sense of self-preservation, the bonemonger is an extremely insightful and tactical combatant. He mentally commands his skeletons to assume positions between him and adventurers he deems dangerous, using the skeletons as cover against ranged attacks and to threaten opportunity attacks on creatures that try to reach the bonemonger.", + "The bonemonger uses his Animate Bones legendary action to animate a skeleton in an advantageous position within his lair. If he has a skeleton animated, the bonemonger relies on using his Insightful Telepathy bonus action and Grasping Bones legendary action to gain advantage on its bite attack, thereby activating the additional damage from his Go For The Throat trait. The bonemonger targets creatures with low AC for this combo and uses his Mi magical effect against creatures with low Constitution saving throw bonuses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Hunts/Hare_Raising/Bonemonger.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wave 3: Bonemaster", + "entries": [ + "When reduced to 0 hit points, the bonemonger's Osteomancer trait activates and he transforms into his mythic state. The bonemonger's tactics become more lethal.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "With a rumble, shards of bone burst from the ground, flying towards the tiny rabbit form of the bonemonger like iron filings towards a magnet. Twitching and flinching within his osseous armour, the bonemonger quickly flicks his gaze among you, his eyes spheres of jet black nothingness. As the bones tremble and thrum, threatening to rip themselves from the glutenous mire beneath in a wave of calcified razors, he says in common, \"I arrive to peacefully trade bones, yet you Dullovians persist to act in an aggressive manner. Begone!\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemies", + "entries": [ + "The enemy in the final wave is the bonemonger in his mythic state.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 4", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature bonemonger phalange|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 5; mythic)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 10", + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature bonemonger ulna|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 15; mythic)" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Level 16", + "entries": [ + "At 16th level, the wave 3 combatant is:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "1 {@creature bonemonger femur|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} (CR 22; mythic)" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger forsakes the use of his Animate Bones legendary action. If the player characters are grouped together, he uses his Bonetide mythic action. Otherwise, he uses his Bare The Throat mythic action (if available), preferring targets with low AC and hit points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Ending: Bonergeddon", + "entries": [ + "If you're running this adventure as a one-shot, it can be fun to have a catastrophic ending. Feel free to use the following ideas to give your players an adventure to remember.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Even as the bonemonger is slain, the bones do not stop trembling. With lurching movements, bones reassemble into all manner of abstract forms, turning their cracked skulls and splintered limbs towards you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bone Army", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) of the round after the bonemonger's death, twice the number of creatures as in wave 1 begin animating. At initiative count 0 of this round, these creatures roll initiative. The following round, they begin attacking the party. Unlike the skeletons from wave 1, these skeletons are not buoyed by the bonemonger's magic and are affected by the lair's difficult terrain as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aftermath", + "page": 15, + "entries": [ + "Here are some directions you can take the story after the hunt is complete:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "If the bonemonger survives and is friendly towards the players, he offers his services as a master enchanter and gives them the pattern for a nearby teleportation circle in the Bonefields.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Master Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "The bonemonger has a {@b +11} modifier to all enchanting checks and charges 180 gp per hour. He works at triple the speed of a journeyman enchanter, meaning items are enchanted in one-third of the normal time (e.g. an uncommon attunement item takes 6.6 hours to enchant instead of 20 hours)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the bonemonger survives, the Dullovians are unhappy. They can be persuaded (GM's discretion) that an enchanter will provide through traffic and be good for business, in which case they pay half the agreed sum. If persuasion fails, they pay nothing and become hostile towards the party and any creatures looking to trade with the bonemonger. They try to stifle his trade by directing people seeking his services into the marshes, where they get stuck and die.", + "If the bonemonger dies, the Dullovians call the party heroes and pay the agreed sum.", + "Regardless of the bonemonger's outcome, he has no use for the holy grail, and lets the party take it. 'King' Arfur uses the grail as evidence he has a divine right to rule, engendering civil strife (or perhaps a civil war; GM's discretion).", + "If the Knights Who Say Mi survive, they become apprentices to Tom Bombi and beautiful shrubberies are seen throughout the land.", + "Whether or not The Grey Knight is killed, he can be found drinking beer in Caergannob's inn. Any limbs he lost in combat with the party are replaced with peg-limbs, which he manages to use with a deft grace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 14, + "entries": [ + "In the bonemonger's cave are a selection of preserved monster bones ({@dice 1d4-1} of each creature type), essence, and the {@item coconut of alacrity|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|coconuts of alacrity}, a magic item that can also be socketed on a mount. It also has a small trove of treasure and spell scrolls.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Bonemonger's Hoard", + "colLabels": [ + "Hunt Level", + "Essence", + "Spell Scrolls" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "4th", + "2 x frail", + "{@spell flesh to bone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "10th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "1 x frail", + "1 x fair", + "1 x potent" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@spell bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell flesh to bone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + } + ], + [ + "16th", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "1 x fair", + "1 x potent", + "1 x mythic" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@spell bone cage|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell flesh to bone|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@spell field of bones|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting", + "entries": [ + "The Grey Knight's arms can be each preserved with a component DC of 15.", + "The bonemonger has the following unique components, in addition to ones normal for an aberration. 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See pages 137-149 in Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting for rules on cooking.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Braised Berry Bunny", + "entries": [ + "You gain a number of charges that increases based on the meal's rarity. At any time while you are under the influence of this magical meal's effects, you can spend 1 charge to imbue your words with the power of veracity when you ask a creature a question. The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be unable to speak a deliberate lie for the next minute. The DC of the saving throw increases with rarity.", + "You know whether the creature succeeds or fails on its saving throw. An affected creature is aware of the spell and can thus avoid answering questions to which it would normally respond with a lie. 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The following rules can represent a multitude of travel-related obstacles, from a party's attempt to follow a creature's tracks, to their mission to find a hidden tomb, or simply the inherent danger of traversing hostile terrain.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "One-shots", + "entries": [ + "If you're running the hunts in this book as a one-shot, then feel free to omit the tracking stage; there simply might not be enough time. The quest giver can provide the party with instructions, a map, or even act as a guide to get the characters where they need to go." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Layman's Guide to Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Here's how tracking works. Firstly, you (the GM) decide the minimum number of Tracking checks a party must make, and how many of them must be successful in order to fifind their quarry. More equals harder. Next, your players tell you how they want to go about tracking. You work with them to decide on the most appropriate ability and skill to use for the check. Finally, you choose a DC based on how likely their suggestion is to succeed.", + "On a failed check, the party has a hostile encounter. On a successful one, they have a narrative encounter, or no encounter at all (GM's choice). You can use the random encounter tables (starting on page 27) to help randomly select the encounters. When the characters have made both the requisite number of checks and successes, they reach their destination.", + "Note: the number of checks and the number of successes are two difffferent parameters, both of which must be met to reach the destination. If the party keeps failing their checks, they may make far more Tracking checks than the minimum number." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mechanics", + "page": 23, + "entries": [ + "This section outlines how you, as the GM, can modify parameters to set the difficulty of the tracking experience, and how the players decide which checks they will make. These mechanics are designed to encourage your players to think creatively in how they use their characters' skills, to encourage roleplay, and to flesh out exploration with interesting encounters. Any ability check made to find a monster, location, or to traverse terrain is referred to herein as a 'Tracking check'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting Tracking Checks", + "entries": [ + "Before the players get rolling, you must set two parameters:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The minimum number of Tracking checks the party must make.", + "The number of Tracking checks on which the party must succeed." + ] + }, + "The party must meet both of these conditions to find their destination. Increasing either of these parameters increases the difficulty of the tracking experience. The minimum number of checks represents a combination of the distance the party has to traverse and the density of possible encounters; a greater distance or a more populated area requires more checks. The number of successes represents how difficult it is for a creature or location to be found, or for terrain to be safely traversed. The minimum number of checks can never be less than the number of successes required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Determining Checks and Successes", + "entries": [ + "You can determine how many Tracking checks a journey requires in the following way.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Step 1: Areas", + "entries": [ + "Separate the journey into related areas. For example, if your party must cross grasslands to reach a swamp and then search that swamp for a monster, you can make grasslands one area, and the swamp another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Step 2: Encounter Chance", + "entries": [ + "Determine how likely encounters are to occur in each area. Encounters include both interesting environmental features and the presence of friendly or unfriendly creatures. 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Sequential Tracking checks can even take different amounts of time from one another.", + "For example, in a vast and open expanse, such as crossing a desert bereft of life, a single Tracking check might represent 30 days' travel. In a particularly hostile environment, such as an ancient battlefield filled with undead, encounters might occur frequently and each Tracking check might represent 1 hour of searching. In a densely packed urban chase scene, a single Tracking check might take only 1 minute!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "GM Tip: Encounter Density", + "entries": [ + "If a Tracking check takes less than 8 hours, it is possible that the party can have more than one hostile encounter between long rests. As the hostile encounters are balanced to be very deadly, you should consider running them one or more levels lower than your average party level (APL)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Making Tracking Checks", + "entries": [ + "This part of the tracking mechanics throws the narrative element of the game back to your players (which can be a fun dynamic shift!). You ask them how they're approaching the tracking process and work with them to choose an ability and skill (or tool) for the Tracking check. Then you decide an appropriate DC for the check based on how likely the player's proposition is to succeed. Finally, the player(s) make an ability check against the DC you've determined.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Non-Standard Ability Checks", + "entries": [ + "You can mix and match skills/tools and abilities. For example, Athletics is usually a Strength check. However, if a character states that they chase a wolf pack across 10 miles of snowy terrain, you might ask for a Constitution (Athletics) check. All this requires the player to do is make a Constitution check and, if they have profificiency in Athletics, add their profificiency bonus to the result.", + "When checks in this book use the word 'or', this indicates either skill/tool or ability can be used in any combination. For example, Strength or Charisma (Intimidation) means the player can choose to make either a Strength or Charisma check and, if they have profificiency in the Intimidation skill, add their profificiency bonus. 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Each biome has a hostile encounter table; roll a d4, add the party's 'tier' to the result, and consult the table to see who or what the party encounters!", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Party's Tier" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1\u20134", + "1" + ], + [ + "5\u201310", + "2" + ], + [ + "11\u201316", + "3" + ], + [ + "17\u201320", + "4" + ] + ] + }, + "If the party meets both requirements of tracking (minimum checks and required successes), the party subsequently reaches the target they are tracking.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Critical Failure", + "entries": [ + "It's possible for trackers to be given a false scent by a particularly devious enemy, or simply to royally mess up. In these cases, the tracking experience gets more difficult. A natural 1 on the d20, or missing the Tracking check DC by 10 or more, is a critical failure. Critically failing a Tracking check increases both the minimum number of checks and successes required to reach the destination by one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Critical Success", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes, an especially observant or lucky tracker might find a clue allowing the party to find a lair more quickly. Surpassing the DC by 10 or more is a critical success and can count as two successes, while surpassing it by 20 or more counts as three successes. Perhaps your tracker, who, with the help of expertise and guidance, gets a 35 on their DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check, finds the imprint of a dropped stone tablet in the mud that details the exact way to disable the necromancer's illusory protection, which counts as two additional successes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Example DCs", + "entries": [ + "This list, which isn't exhaustive, acts as guidance for deciding a Tracking check's DC, with suggested abilities and skills to match. The DCs are balanced for mid-level characters; feel free to modify them as you see fit. For example, you might increase the DCs by 2 for characters of 12th level or higher, or decrease them by 2 for characters of 4th level or lower. In general, the more likely a character's attempt is to succeed and the easier the circumstances affecting that check, the lower the DC.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Common Sense Checks (DC 6)", + "entries": [ + "These checks are easily achievable by the common person.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Pursuing the footprints of a giant across mud \u2014 {@b Wisdom (Survival)}.", + "Following a literal trail of breadcrumbs \u2014 {@b Wisdom (Perception)}.", + "Using a compass to walk North \u2014 {@b Intelligence (Nature)}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skilled Checks (DC 11)", + "entries": [ + "These checks are achievable by someone that has undergone basic training, such as a woodsman or acolyte.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Following the trail of a wolf through a forest \u2014 {@b Wisdom (Survival)}.", + "Estimating the likely location of a creature based on its nature \u2014 {@b Intelligence (Arcana, Nature, or Religion, depending on the creature's type)}.", + "Speaking with local animals to gain information \u2014 {@b Wisdom (Animal Handling)} and the speak with animals spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Expert Checks (DC 16)", + "entries": [ + "These checks are beyond the skills of a trained commoner. Individuals able to regularly succeed on such checks have dedicated their life to mastery of a skill, such as a big-game hunter, professor of zoology, or archmage.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Following a wolf's trail across bare rock or after a snowstorm \u2014 {@b Wisdom (Survival)}.", + "Mimicking a creature's call to provoke a response from it \u2014 {@b Charisma (Performance)}.", + "Climbing a tree to look for clues in the distance \u2014 {@b Dexterity or Wisdom (Acrobatics or Perception)}.", + "Pushing oneself to explore a vast area in a short time \u2014 {@b Constitution (Athletics)}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Outlandish Checks (DC 21+)", + "entries": [ + "{@i 'There's always a chance this could work, right?'} These checks often involve a degree of luck. The more outlandish, the more luck required, and the higher the DC.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Following a flying creature's trail based on finding its kills and scat \u2014{@b Wisdom (Survival)}.", + "Making a canoe to more quickly navigate a water body \u2014 {@b Dexterity (woodcarver's tools)}.", + "Using brute force to smash through a cave wall and find a hidden tunnel \u2014 {@b Strength (Athletics)}.", + "Consulting the stars to discern clues \u2014 {@b Intelligence or Wisdom (Religion)}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Varied Checks", + "entries": [ + "To keep things from getting stale, players can't repeat the same Tracking check ability and skill/tool combination until two others have been attempted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Variable DCs & Modifiers", + "entries": [ + "The random encounter descriptions use the abbreviations {@b APL} (average party level), {@b VDC} (variable difficulty class), {@b Vmod} (variable modifier), and {@b Vdam} (variable damage). Using these variable statistics allows the same encounter to be challenging for every party by scaling the difficulty of certain interactions with APL. In some cases, modifiers may be placed on these variable statistics, like 'the player character takes cold damage equal to twice the {@b Vdam}' or 'the creature has a {@b Dexterity (Stealth)} modifier of {@b Vmod+5}'. For a party of 3rd level, this latter example would yield a total modifier of +9.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Variable Statistics Summary", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "VDC", + "Vmod", + "Vdam" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "11", + "+3", + "2 (1d4)" + ], + [ + "3-4", + "12", + "+4", + "3 (1d6)" + ], + [ + "5-6", + "13", + "+5", + "5 (2d4)" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "14", + "+6", + "7 (2d6)" + ], + [ + "9-11", + "15", + "+7", + "10 (3d6)" + ], + [ + "12-14", + "16", + "+8", + "14 (4d6)" + ], + [ + "15-17", + "17", + "+9", + "21 (6d6)" + ], + [ + "18-20", + "18", + "+10", + "28 (8d6)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "Below is an example of how Tracking checks might play out.", + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + "The GM decides that the party must cross a grassland to find a swamp, and then search the swamp for the broodmother's lair. They decide to split the tracking into two areas: grassland and swamp. The grassland is void of life and the swamp is an obvious target, so it requires one Tracking check and zero successes, taking five days to complete. The swamp is hard to traverse and full of life, although many of the swamp's denizens are walking mindlessly to the broodmother's lair. They decide two Tracking checks and one success are required, with each check taking 8 hours.", + "{@b GM:} So, how will you find the aboleth's lair?", + "{@b Mizzard:} I use my knowledge of swamp creatures to assess where a huge creature might reside.", + "{@b GM:} Okay \u2014 that sounds like you should make an Intelligence (Nature) check [notes DC of 11].", + "{@b Mizzard:} ...two plus four... six.", + "[GM notes one check, one failure, and rolls a d4 to determine the hostile encounter]", + "{@b GM:} As you search the waterways, eliminating many possibilities, you hear a rustling [rolls creature's Dexterity (Stealth) check, which beats both player characters' passive Perception scores], but it's too late. Roll initiative. You're surprised!", + "{@b [Cue Hostile Encounter]}", + "{@b Gurf:} Okay my turn! I chop the bushes to see more and move quicker.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Don't be silly - that won't work!", + "{@b Gurf:} Hold my ale.", + "{@b GM:} Give me a Strength (Athletics) check [notes DC of 21].", + "{@b Gurf:} Fifteen plus eight... that's... a lot.", + "[GM notes two checks, one failure, one success, and rolls a d8 to determine the narrative encounter]", + "{@b GM:} Clearing away the underbrush, you stumble across a hidden trail leading deeper into the swamp. Desperately trying to pull itself from a pit of quicksand is the bearded madman from the river bank you spotted two days ago. What do you do?", + "{@b [Cue Narrative Encounter]}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "page": 27, + "entries": [ + "The remainder of this chapter presents eight narrative encounters and seven hostile encounters for each of the following eleven biomes: arctic, coast, desert, forest, grassland, hill, jungle, mountain, swamp, The Low, and urban. The biomes are presented in alphabetical order, and the encounters in numerical order.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Single-Biome Campaigns", + "entries": [ + "If you have a campaign focussed on a single biome, consider replacing used encounters by reskinning those with the same encounter number from other biomes. For example, if your party has faced the arctic biome's hostile encounter #4 - Aberrant Outpost, you could replace it with hostile encounter #4 - Tumultuous Turbulence from the grassland biome. You could even choose to change the additional necrotic damage some of the creatures in the grassland encounter deal to cold damage to better fit the arctic setting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mixed Biomes", + "entries": [ + "A tundra is a cold plain, a taiga is a subarctic forest, and alpine regions can have steep forested slopes. Feel free to mix the encounters from biomes that fit your narrative; the tundra could draw from arctic and grassland encounters, the taiga from arctic and forest, and the alpine region could draw from forest and mountain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "The majority of creatures mentioned in the encounters can be found in the SRD, the free, 5th-edition rules. Those creatures that are new to this book are indicated in text or underneath each composition table. Sometimes, an encounter calls for a monster that doesn't have statistics. In this case, the composition paragraph indicates an existing creature whose statistics you can modify. These creatures are indicated by a superscript 'σ' ({@sup σ}) after their name.", + "For example, the stone gnolls in hostile encounter #3 - Stone Gnoll Killers of the grassland biome use the {@creature gnoll} statistics, but change the AC, damage resistances, and, as a result, the creature's CR." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fleeing", + "entries": [ + "Monsters don't always fight to the death. Unless otherwise stated, creatures in a hostile encounter flee when the odds shift against them. This is typically if more than half of their number are killed, or, if there are few combatants, if they're reduced to one-third of their hit points or fewer. Fleeing is always at the GM's discretion!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Combat Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "Each hostile encounter is designed to be a challenge for a party of four adventurers at the specified level. If a party could have more than one hostile encounter between rests, or has fewer than four party members, consider running the encounters one level lower. Alternatively, if the party has more than four party members, you can consider running the encounter one level higher.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Daily XP Budget", + "entries": [ + "As parties get more powerful, the daily adventuring budget system tends to fall apart; parties can handle a lot more than they're given credit for. For this reason, the hostile encounters at the higher tiers of play use XP budgets far beyond what is considered 'deadly':", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Levels 1-4", + "entries": [ + "The encounters are between 'hard' and 'deadly'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Levels 5-10", + "entries": [ + "The encounters are all 'deadly'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Levels 11-16", + "entries": [ + "The encounters use around 1.5 times the 'deadly' adjusted XP budget." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Levels 17-20", + "entries": [ + "The encounters use around 2 times the 'deadly' adjusted XP budget." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "name": "More Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Additional narrative and hostile encounters (two of each encounter type for each biome) are available in PDF format. When you've used an encounter, you can replace it with one of these", + "{@link Encounters|http://www.heliana.lt/Encounters}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recurring Encounters", + "entries": [ + "This section summarises the recurring themes and characters found among several encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gaia's Teeth", + "entries": [ + "Years ago, in a bid to boost trade and make travel between the various kingdoms, city states, and other demesnes safer, an apolitical organisation of rangers and beastmasters was formed under the banner of 'Gaia's Hearth'. Their remit was to protect travellers, hunt monsters, and maintain the lodgings that provided much-needed shelter in the depths of the wildlands. For a brief period, a golden age of flowing information and bountiful wealth bloomed. Before long, however, nefarious elements rose to the highest echelons of the organisation and subverted its once-noble goals.", + "Gaia's Hearth had tamed the monsters. Gaia's Hearth had mapped the terrain. Gaia's Hearth had the ability to turn a bodyguarding job into a fullblown protection racket. For years thereafter, the re-named 'Gaia's Teeth' plagued the wildlands, fragmenting the once-thriving and interconnected communities into mistrusting and fortified towns.", + "As is often the case when individuals vie for power, Gaia's Teeth devolved into bandit gangs run by brutish and cunning warchiefs. Pockets of these morally-defunct outcasts can still be found roaming the wilds, flying their banner of a world with teeth, and pillaging the innocent and defenceless. It is rare that such warchiefs ever aid one another or leave their preferred habitats." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Fathomless", + "entries": [ + "In sunken caves and briny depths, followers of the Fathomless drink salt water and plot to bring about the drowning of the world. Lured by the prospect of great power, the cult's followers perform rituals beseeching the Great Deep One for power and attempting to create portals to the endless oceans of the Plane of Water.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mutation", + "entries": [ + "Those that receive the Great Deep One's blessing have their physiology altered; gills, webbed digits, and fish-like skin are often associated with the cult's leadership. In fact, those that naturally have such morphological features are regarded as the 'Deep One's Chosen' and tend to progress through the hierarchy more quickly. Followers of the cult have taken to altering their appearance through the magic of biomancy in order to gain more piscine appearances and raise their station in preparation for The Great Flood." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Lost Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "Sunny is a genderfluid, CN {@creature androsphinx} who uses any pronouns, often to the confusion of those that try to describe them. Magical experiments in his lair have untethered him from the normal flow of time and space. Accordingly, she always acts like she's met the party before; from their point of view, they have! Sunny longs to find a way back to her lair and, when she meets other creatures, always asks two questions: {@i \"Where am I?\"} and {@i \"When am I?\"}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Riddles", + "entries": [ + "Almost any answer to these two questions are accepted. For example, \"Autumn\", \"High noon\", and \"Three days before my birthday\" are all correct answers for \"When am I?\". \"Where am I?\" could be answered by \"To my left\", \"The northern hemisphere\", or \"In my personal space\". As is their riddling habit, Sunny always asks a third, more complex riddle. If all three questions can be answered correctly within 2d6 minutes (after which Sunny disappears), he rewards the party with a small gift." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quest Solution", + "entries": [ + "To become tethered to the normal dimensions, Sunny needs an object from their lair. The lair could be a destination for a quest, or you can replace any of the narrative encounters with the following encounter:", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Abandoned Sphinx Lair", + "entries": [ + "The party finds an abandoned, partially submerged alabaster building. Exploring the dusty interior reveals a structure somewhere between a temple and a laboratory, the walls covered in depictions of lion-bodied, human-headed creatures. With a successful VDC Intelligence (Investigation) check, the party can find a {@i scroll of slow}, an obsidian sphinx statue, and the ingredients necessary to brew a {@item potion of speed}.", + "This is the lair of Sunny, the lost sphinx who's come unstuck in time. Having found it, the party can now give him detailed directions back to it, should they ever meet him again in the future. If they provide Sunny with an object taken from the lair, she'll be able to get back and fix herself. After returning to their lair, Sunny rewards the party with a {@i scroll of time stop}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Arctic", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Arctic.webp" + }, + "title": "Arctic" + }, + "Cold. Whether it's craggy glaciers or taiga forests, arctic regions are unforgiving, inhospitable, and, most of all, cold. Creatures without appropriate clothing could easily succumb to cold from hypothermia, or be blinded by the snow's albedo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Arctic Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Arctic Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Absolute Zero" + ], + [ + "2", + "Blizzard" + ], + [ + "3", + "Perfect Reflection" + ], + [ + "4", + "Curious Igloo" + ], + [ + "5", + "Frigid Waterfall of Meditation" + ], + [ + "6", + "Lost Sphinx: Arctic" + ], + [ + "7", + "Elk Spirit's Blessing" + ], + [ + "8", + "Hunter's Hearth" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Absolute Zero", + "entries": [ + "The temperature suddenly plummets, until breathing feels like inhaling icey, frozen shards. Each creature that doesn't find shelter within one round gains one level of {@condition exhaustion} and must make a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw}. On a failed save, a creature is afflicted with the {@i curse of ice}. A {@b cursed} creature turns blue, its speed is halved, and it feels increasingly cold to the touch. If the curse isn't broken within {@b 24 hours}, the creature turns into an ice sculpture and is {@condition petrified}. The curse can be removed by the {@spell remove curse} spell, or suppressed by warming up the creature. For example, granting it {@b resistance} or {@b immunity} to cold damage suppresses the curse for the duration of the resistance/immunity, dealing fire damage to it suppresses the curse for a number of minutes equal to ten times the fire damage taken, and more temperate climes suppress the curse while the character remains there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2 - Blizzard", + "entries": [ + "The wind howls, flurries of snow build into thick drifts, and walking becomes increasingly difficult. During the {@dice 1d6 + 1} hours for which the blizzard lasts, Tracking checks are made with {@b disadvantage}. At the end of each hour a creature spends without proper precautions (shelter and either a fire, heavier- than-usual winter gear, or magical protection from cold), the creature must succeed on a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} or gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Perfect Reflection", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a frozen pond, the ice atop it so smooth as to portray a perfect reflection. Closer inspection reveals that the reflections of the party members are... odd. The reflections move out of sync with the party, carry no items, and wear only basic clothing. The reflections attempt to communicate with them; they can't speak, but gesture and beckon, as if asking to be given something.", + "The reflections are a form of extra-dimensional storage. A character can give their reflection one object that is no larger than a {@b 5-foot cube}, which is stored in this extra-dimensional space. No other creature can access an object stored this way, and the character is able to retrieve the stored object from any mirror large enough to hold it. New objects can't be stored through regular mirrors: only through the pond." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Curious Igloo", + "entries": [ + "The party finds a {@b 6-foot-tall, 15-foot-diameter} hemispherical igloo, with an unlocked, heavy door. The cosy interior is richly furnished with beds and warm furs. Creatures with a {@b passive Insight} score of {@b 12} or higher detect an odd tension. A successful {@b VDC Intelligence (Investigation) check} reveals a hidden cellar, which contains an empty pile of clothes and the diary of the igloo's owner. The diary details a slow descent into paranoia and fear of the outside world, until the writer's pen strokes deteriorate to faint scribbles before ending entirely.", + "A creature that takes a short rest inside the igloo gains the maximum number of hit points for each Hit Die it spends to regain hit points at the end of the rest, and a creature that takes a long rest inside of the igloo regains all its Hit Dice, instead of half. When a creature finishes a rest in the igloo, it must succeed on a {@b VDC Wisdom saving throw} or be {@condition frightened} of everything outside the igloo for as many hours as the creature spent resting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Frigid Waterfall of Meditation", + "entries": [ + "In a hillier part of the tundra, the party comes across a rushing waterfall that pours into an icy lake. A shirtless silver dragonborn (LN male {@class monk}) sits cross-legged on a large flat stone beneath the cascade. This is Sterly, a meditative and faintly condescending hermit. He explains that meditating under the waterfall can help one attain focus and spiritual enlightenment... if they can stand the cold.", + "A creature that tries to meditate under the waterfall for at least {@b 1 minute} takes {@damage 1d6} cold damage and must make a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw}. On a success, the creature gains temporary enlightenment, gaining {@b advantage} on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws until they finish a short or long rest. This meditation can be attempted multiple times, repeating the damage and save for each attempt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Lost Sphinx: Arctic", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time-travelling sphinx (see Recurring Encounters), appears before the party, muttering about how she should've taken a left turn at the North Pole. His third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "What comprises a bank that has no use for money?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "Snow. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a pot containing {@item oil of slipperiness}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Elk Spirit's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Footsteps that are somehow both very heavy and strangely faint herald the approach of the Elk Spirit ({@creature giant elk}), patron of travellers (as identified with a successful {@b {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) check}). Nearly 30 feet tall and semi-translucent, pricks of light in the Elk's eyes and along its back and horns make the ethereal beast look like a constellation come alive. It looks down at the party impassively, waiting.", + "A single party member can beseech the spirit to bless the group by making a {@b VDC ability check}. The check's ability and skill depends on how the party member describes its actions and is up to the GM's discretion; {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Persuasion}, or {@skill Religion} could be appropriate. On a failure, the Elk Spirit leaves to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. On a success, the spirit deems them worthy, and grants each member of the party a blessing: their speed increases by {@b 10 feet}, they ignore the effects of nonmagical difficult terrain, and they gain {@b advantage} on their next Tracking check. This blessing lasts for {@b 24 hours}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Hunter's Hearth", + "entries": [ + "Finch (CN nonbinary human {@class ranger}), a grizzled and paranoid hunter, is cooking a large flank of caribou over a roaring bonfire. They cautiously offer the party a seat by the fire and a share of their food\u2014though they would prefer if the group left their weapons at least a few yards away. If the party is polite and nice, Finch eventually opens up, telling stories about some of their best hunts, and even offers to sell preserved monster components to the party. At the end of the meal, Finch offers advice on whatever the party is tracking, granting {@b advantage} on the next Tracking check the party makes.", + "If attacked or threatened, Finch gives up their wares as a bribe before fleeing, knowing they're outnumbered. However, they will flee to their hunting lodge and eventually come back with numerous vengeful allies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Arctic Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Arctic Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,max=4,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Frostnip" + ], + [ + "3", + "Wight-Out Conditions" + ], + [ + "4", + "Aberrant Outpost" + ], + [ + "5", + "Unending Nightmare" + ], + [ + "6", + "Unseelie Ritual" + ], + [ + "7", + "Court of the Long Night" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Scalding Fissure" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Frostnip", + "entries": [ + "Frostnip (CE male dwarf {@creature cult fanatic}) is a cackling, clean-shaven dwarf dancing around a pale blue fire. As the party passes, he demands a tribute be made to his fire. He insists that anything that can be used to get warm (winter clothes, lanterns, oil) must be sacrificed in the fire to appease his gods of ice.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party makes a sufficient sacrifice, Frostnip thanks them graciously and lets them move on. A 'sufficient' sacrifice is up to the GM's discretion. Ideally it should leave at least one party member in danger of being adversely affected by the elements. If the sacrifice is sufficient, Frostnip joins the party for a short time as a loyal (if dangerous) ally. If the sacrifice is insufficient, Frostnip becomes enraged at this blasphemy and attacks the party, his allies appearing from out of nearby snowdrifts. In the 1st and 2nd level encounters, Frostnip has the {@spell false life} spell prepared instead of {@spell inflict wounds}, and casts the spell before combat begins. He flees when reduced to one-quarter of his hit points or fewer, leaving any allies to cover his escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature ice mephit}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}, 1 {@creature saber-toothed tiger}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}, 1 {@creature ice mephit}, 1 {@creature saber-toothed tiger}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Wight-Out Conditions", + "entries": [ + "Snow begins to fall\u2014 slowly at first and then building until it's hard to see more than a few feet. Amidst the howling wind comes the clomp of trudging, hobnailed boots: undead soldiers marching out of the snowstorm. The party has encountered the Frozen Regiment, an army that froze to death in a blizzard the night before a battle. Now, they carry that storm with them as they wander the wastes, eternally searching for the fight they didn't live to see. They fight without any sense of self-preservation.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Storm", + "entries": [ + "The falling snow makes it difficult to see, limiting vision to {@b 10 feet}, and heavily obscuring anything beyond." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The Regiment is massive, dispersed across a wide area, and not very observant. Once the party defeats the immediate threat, they can simply stay still and quiet for an {@b hour} until the rest of the army passes. If they take any other actions, the party can be noticed by a group of undead (GM's discretion). This group has a composition equal to one APL lower than the party's APL." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}, 2 {@creature zombie||zombies}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}, 2 {@creature warhorse skeleton||skeletons}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature specter}, 6 {@creature zombie||zombies}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "4 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}, 1 {@creature wight}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature warhorse skeleton||skeletons}, 2 {@creature wight||wights}, 4 {@creature zombie||zombies}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature specter||specters}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "6 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "4 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}, 6 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature specter||specters}, 6 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "8 {@creature wight||wights}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Aberrant Outpost", + "entries": [ + "A team of elven biomancers once set up a research station atop a windswept glacier, following rumours of ancient aberrations buried under the ice. In their long winters of study, though, the subjects of their research awakened. Now all that remains are bodies, notes, and a {@spell magic mouth} distress alarm, endlessly calling for help. That, and the monsters that feast on the source of food the distress alarm has brought! Non-ooze creatures flee when reduced to one-third of their hit points; ooze creatures fight to the death.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Some of the storage lockers contain body parts harvested from aberrations\u2014old, but properly preserved. Bringing the biomancers' research notes back to the elven kingdom could yield a reward in gold pieces equal to 200 times the APL." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Reskin all non-aberration and non-ooze creatures as fleshy, mutated abominations of vaguely humanoid form. They are aberrations instead of their usual creature type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature gray ooze||gray oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature doppelganger}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature gibbering mouther}, 2 {@creature gray ooze||gray oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature doppelganger{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature gray ooze||gray oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature doppelganger||doppelgangers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature gibbering mouther||gibbering mouthers}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature chuul||chuuls}, 2 {@creature mimic||mimics{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature chuul||chuuls}, 1 {@creature flesh golem}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "4 {@creature mimic||mimics{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature otyugh||otyughs}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature doppelganger||doppelgangers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature werebear||werebears{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature chuul||chuuls}, 2 {@creature flesh golem||flesh golems{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature cloaker||cloakers}, 2 {@creature otyugh||otyughs}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature decahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|decahedroozes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature flesh golem||flesh golems{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature cloaker||cloakers}, 2 {@creature doppelganger||doppelgangers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature werebear||werebears{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature chuul||chuuls}, 2 {@creature dodecahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|dodecahedroozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "3 {@creature cloaker||cloakers}, 2 {@creature decahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|decahedroozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature otyugh||otyughs}, 2 {@creature dodecahedrooze|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|dodecahedroozes{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Unending Nightmare", + "entries": [ + "Pacifica (CE female silver dragonborn, statblock varies) is a deranged and erratic researcher whose entire research team wasted away when a dormant dreamholder parasitised their minds. Though she managed to escape, Pacifica was driven mad by the experience and sees the party as another illusory manifestation of the dreamholder. Accompanied by her retinue of elementals, she reacts aggressively to the perceived threat and fights to the death.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-combat Alternative.", + "entries": [ + "Casting the {@spell greater restoration} spell on Pacifica can restore her mind and turn her to the party's side. The elementals remain aggressive. To cast a touch spell against an unwilling target, you can have the caster make a Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check contested by the target's Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}). On a success, the touch spell is cast successfully. On a failure, the spell is not cast and the spell slot is wasted. If the APL is 8th level or lower, {@spell greater restoration} can be replaced by {@spell lesser restoration}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Except for Pacifica, all the creatures have the elemental type. In the 1st and 2nd level encounters, the {@creature cult fanatic} has the {@spell false life} spell prepared instead of {@spell inflict wounds}, and casts the spell before combat begins. Ice elementals use the {@creature earth elemental} statistics but replace vulnerability to thunder damage with fire damage and have 'Ice Glide' instead of Earth Glide; the elemental can burrow through nonmagical, unworked snow and ice. Arachnicraks are spider-like humanoids that use the {@creature ice devil} statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup σ}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup σ}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature ice mephit}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature cult fanatic}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature ice mephit||ice mephits}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature winter wolf}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature winter wolf||winter wolves{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 5 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature ice devil||arachnicrak{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature ice devil||arachnicrak{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature ice devil||arachnicraks{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature earth elemental||ice elemental{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature ice devil||arachnicraks{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature earth elemental||ice elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature ice devil||arachnicraks{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "4 {@creature ice devil||arachnicraks{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Indicates Pacifica" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Unseelie Ritual", + "entries": [ + "In the heart of a boreal grove, sinister fey enact a strange ritual. Members of the Winter Court, they are attempting to create a trapped portal. The unfinished portal is intended to connect to a locked stone room in an Unseelie dungeon in the Plane of Fey. Near the ritual site, four dwarf {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros} are locked in a large cage without their instruments. The lock can be picked with a successful {@b VDC Dexterity (thieves' tools) check}, and has an AC of 18, 7 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the fey creatures are not killed within {@b 1 minute}, the fey and their captives disappear through the portal, and each creature within {@b 100 feet} of the portal must succeed on a {@b VDC Charisma saving throw} or be sucked through after them. If the captives are freed, they help in the fight, and reward the party with one {@item potion of cold resistance}, as well as promises to sing songs of the party's heroism wherever they go." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "3 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}, 1 {@creature wereboar}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "3 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}, 1 {@creature troll}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature green hag||green hags}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature green hag||green hags}, 1 {@creature wereboar}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 1 {@creature troll}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 2 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 3 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 2 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature ice devil}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 3 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 3 {@creature treant||treants}, 3 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature ice devil||ice devils}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 1 {@creature treant}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature ice devil||ice devils}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature ice devil||ice devils}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags}, 3 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Court of the Long Night", + "entries": [ + "A vampire sect known as The Court of the Long Night abides in a frigid castle of ice, built in the shadows of mountains. Occasionally, the thralls that wait on them perish and the court sends hunting parties into the wastes to gather fresh meat. The vampire in charge of the hunting party intends to kill creatures it can't charm and command those it can into travelling to its home to become thralls.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the hunting party charms one or more of the party, they command those party members to travel to their castle, a {@b 4-hour march} away. If the party volunteers one Small or larger humanoid, the vampires accept this tribute and allow the rest of the party to leave. If all vampires are killed, their allies (including their spawn) flee." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature berserker||berserkers}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "5 {@creature berserker||berserkers}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature vampire}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature vampire}, 4 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "3 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 2 {@creature vampire||vampires}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "4 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 2 {@creature vampire||vampires}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 3 {@creature vampire||vampires}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature frost giant||frost giants}, 3 {@creature vampire||vampires}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Scalding Fissure", + "entries": [ + "Plumes of steam burst from a {@b 50-foot-wide, 300-foot-long} fissure, meltwater pouring from its surface. Vicious roars echo from below, and peering over the side reveals the glow of lava at the fissure's bottom. Going around will take days. Going across will catch the attention of the dragon roaring down below... assuming it hasn't noticed the party already. The ruler of the fissure is an {@creature adult red dragon} named Birrezarn, and he has bullied several local creatures into assisting him in expanding the crevasse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure.", + "entries": [ + "The dragon's lair can be looted, though finding it requires thorough exploration of the canyon floor. The lair contains {@dice 10d10 * 500} gp worth of treasure, and {@dice 1d4 + 2} {@item Elemental Gem, Red Corundum|DMG|Red Corundum elemental gems}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 4 {@creature salamander||salamanders}, 2 {@creature young white dragon||young white dragons}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 1 {@creature remorhaz}, 4 {@creature young white dragon||young white dragons}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 3 {@creature remorhaz||remorhazes}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 4 {@creature remorhaz||remorhazes}, 2 {@creature young white dragon||young white dragons}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Coast", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Coast.webp" + }, + "title": "Coast" + }, + "The mood of the sea is worn on its sleeves. The joy of a pastel sunset viewed from a soft, sand beach is as entrancing as the fury of crashing waves crumbling an aeons-old cliff into its churning green depths.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Coast Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Coast Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Thief in a Bottle" + ], + [ + "2", + "Abyssal Relic" + ], + [ + "3", + "Witch of Brine" + ], + [ + "4", + "Lost Sphinx: Coast" + ], + [ + "5", + "Test Subjects Wanted!" + ], + [ + "6", + "Cnidaran Priestess" + ], + [ + "7", + "Treasure Map" + ], + [ + "8", + "Temple of the Undying Crustacean" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Thief in a Bottle", + "entries": [ + "Walking along the shore, the party finds a small glass bottle washed up in the sand, a rolled up parchment inside. Upon removing and unrolling the scroll, the ink on it begins to shift before the party can read it, coalescing into a shadowy {@creature imp} that immediately turns {@condition invisible}.", + "The {@creature imp} stalks the party for a time, attempting to invisibly rob them. It has a {@b Vmod bonus} to its Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) checks. Once the {@creature imp} has stolen valuables with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL}, or one {@b uncommon or rarer} magic item, it becomes visible, blows a raspberry, and teleports back to the master that summoned it, Fumblemore the wizard.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quest Hook", + "entries": [ + "You can have the {@creature imp} drop a handkerchief monogrammed with Fumblemore's name as a clue directing the party to the thieving wizard." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Abyssal Relic", + "entries": [ + "The party finds a small effigy of strange black stone floating in the surf. In spite of its buoyancy, it feels incredibly heavy when handled and is unpleasantly cold to the touch. It depicts an otherworldly, tentacled creature with too many eyes, its chest split open to reveal carved stone organs.", + "This {@i abyssal relic} is a magic item\u2014a creature with this item in its possession feels a wave of anatomic knowledge at the periphery of its brain when it next sees the harvestable corpse of an aberration or monstrosity. This burgeoning knowledge remains until the creature no longer has possession of the item. If the creature accepts the knowledge, it becomes cursed and the relic crumbles to dust and is destroyed. While cursed in this way, the creature has {@b advantage} on Harvesting checks made to harvest aberrations and monstrosities, and suffers one of the effects of the {@spell bestow curse} spell (GM's choice)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Witch of Brine", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a strange, hunched figure dripping with seawater and draped in seaweed. The elderly lotol woman introduces herself as Axel, and offers her services as a Brine Witch. In truth, this is Auntie Lamprey (NE female {@creature sea hag}), a spiteful and greedy trickster. The deal she offers is dangerously double-edged. For a fee of gold pieces equal to {@b 100 times the APL}, she offers to forge a duplicate of one party member from sea foam and kelp. This duplicate functions as if by the {@spell simulacrum} spell, helps the party fight, and obeys their orders. However, each day at dawn, it has a {@b 50% chance} to turn evil and attempt to kill the party, starting with the creature on whom it was based." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Lost Sphinx: Coast", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, rides into the adventurer's path atop the crest of a foaming wave. Her third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "You can nurse us, but only by holding us against someone else. You can carry us, but not with your arms. What are we?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "Grudges. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a bottle of everfog (as an {@item eversmoking bottle}, but thick fog instead of smoke)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Test Subjects Wanted!", + "entries": [ + "Cosmere (CG nonbinary tiefling {@creature mage}) is looking for people to help them test their newest invention, a bathonaut: a mechanical vessel that can travel underwater! Cosmere wants to take it for an {@b hour-long} test drive and needs a crew who will help keep the ship running, steer it, and give feedback on the general enjoyment and comfort, while Cosmere takes notes on the mechanical performance. Cosmere offers {@b 50 gold pieces} per person for the assistance.", + "The bathonaut requires a successful {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check} to master the controls, a successful {@b VDC Constitution ({@skill Athletics}) check} to keep shovelling fuel, and a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check} to navigate. A different character must perform each check; if any one check is failed, the ship malfunctions and begins sinking. The ship can be restarted by expending spell slots with a combined level equal to twice the APL into its core.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party must make an emergency evacuation, each creature must succeed on a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} or get the bends. While a creature has the bends, it's {@condition poisoned}, has {@b disadvantage} on Dexterity checks and saving throws, and takes {@damage 1d6} necrotic damage each time it finishes a long rest. The bends can be removed with the {@spell lesser restoration} spell or similar magic. Regardless of the end result, Cosmere is delighted, declaring the test a rousing success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Cnidaran Priestess", + "entries": [ + "The party meets Dori (LN female cnidaran {@creature priest}) wandering the coastal bluffs. A kind and generous priestess of a storm god, she is on a diplomatic mission to seek aid for her reef which is under siege by sahuagin. She offers to give the party the storm god's blessing, conferring {@b advantage} on their next Tracking check.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quest Hook", + "entries": [ + "If the party enquire about the conflict with the sahuagin, refer to hostile encounter #6 - Reef Rescue." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Treasure Map", + "entries": [ + "In a small cave accessible only at low tide, the party finds an old skeleton in tattered fineries, with a scroll of parchment in its hand: an ancient treasure map! The map is hard to follow; it's written in {@language thieves' cant}, and the parchment has decayed enough that even someone who can read it must succeed on a {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Survival}) check} over the course of {@b 8 hours} to navigate with it. On a successful check the party arrives at a tide pool that is blood red in colour; the map indicates the treasure is at the bottom of this pool. On a failure, roll on the hostile encounters table.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard.", + "entries": [ + "A creature that walks within {@b 30 feet} of the blood-red pool for at least {@b 1 minute} must succeed on a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} or become {@condition paralysed} for {@b 24 hours} by the aerosolised neurotoxins. A creature that touches the water makes this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The treasure hoard to which the map leads contains coins and gems with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 250 times the APL}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Temple of the Undying Crustacean", + "entries": [ + "The party finds a barnacle-encrusted stone temple on a cliff-side outcropping. The exterior facade is adorned with white marble statues of crabs, shrimp, and crayfish. A successful {@b {@dc 19} Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) check} reveals that this is a temple to the Fathomless, a cult bent on drowning the world.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Puzzle", + "entries": [ + "In the main hall of the temple are six giant, stone lobster statues arranged in a circle. Each one is a different size, and each has a wide stone plinth in front of it. A plaque at the room's centre reads, in {@language Abyssal}, {@language Celestial}, {@language Infernal}, and {@language Primordial}:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Temple of the Undying Crustacean. Feed them fairly and receive their blessing." + ] + }, + "If the adventurers spend {@b 10 minutes} searching through the temple, they find six different obsidian fish sculptures, each with a different weight. By placing the lightest fish on the plinth before the smallest lobster, the next heaviest to the next largest, etc., the party receives a blessing, though they don't know its exact nature. This blessing of the Great Deep One grants the effect of the {@spell death ward} spell, which lasts until it takes effect or is dispelled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party desecrates the temple or takes any of the statues or sculptures, they draw the wrath of Bu'iga, the {@creature kraken}, at some point in the future (see hostile encounter #8 - The Kraken's Storm)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Coast Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Coast Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,max=4,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Starving Gulls" + ], + [ + "3", + "Siren's Song" + ], + [ + "4", + "Flying Fish!" + ], + [ + "5", + "The Möttled Crüe" + ], + [ + "6", + "Reef Rescue" + ], + [ + "7", + "The Collectors" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Kraken's Storm" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Starving Gulls", + "entries": [ + "The screeching of seabirds gets louder as a harmless flock of squabbling seagulls swoops overhead. Over the course of several minutes, the flock grows in size, attracting some unnaturally large specimens. They grow progressively more aggressive, swooping, cawing, and looking for food, before losing their restraint and attacking!", + "The gulls are hungry. They'll eat the party's bodies if need be, but can also be distracted with at least {@b 15 days' worth of rations}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All the monsters are seagulls of varying sizes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature giant eagle}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature swarm of ravens}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature blood hawk||blood hawks{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature giant eagle}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature swarm of ravens||swarms of ravens{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature blood hawk||blood hawks{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature giant eagle||giant eagles{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature swarm of ravens}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature blood hawk||blood hawks{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature giant eagle||giant eagles{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature swarm of ravens||swarms of ravens{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Siren's Song", + "entries": [ + "A strange and hauntingly beautiful melody winds its way up from a small cove. Upon inspecting the bay, the party observes fishlike humanoids floating in the water, surrounded by shimmering lights. They beckon the party closer, inviting them to join.", + "This is a group of sirens and capricious sea-dwellers that delight in drowning land-folk. A creature can make a {@b {@dc 10} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check}, revealing that these look like {@creature merfolk} on a success. On a result of {@b VDC or higher}, the creature recalls that sirens, creatures that drown and eat landlubbers, also look like {@creature merfolk}. If the party enters the water, the sirens and their allies attack as soon as the party's guard is down. If the party doesn't approach, the sirens use their Luring Song to force them to enter the water.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure.", + "entries": [ + "The bones of previous victims litter the ocean floor, and some still have valuables caught on them: necklaces and finery with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 20 times the APL}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Sirens use the {@creature harpy} statistics, but can breathe both air and water, and replace their flying speed with an equal swimming speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature merfolk}, 1 {@creature harpy||siren{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature merfolk}, 2 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature merfolk}, 3 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature will-o'-wisp}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "4 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}, 3 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature water elemental}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "3 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature water elemental||water elementals}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}, 2 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature water elemental||water elementals}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature sea hag||sea hags}, 3 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature water elemental||water elementals}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature harpy||sirens{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature water elemental||water elementals}, 3 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Flying Fish!", + "entries": [ + "Shouts can be heard from a nearby pier that juts out into the sea. Hordes of aggressive sea creatures, each adorned with spectral wings, have taken to the skies and are attacking the fishers.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The fisherfolk are grateful for any help, and provide what rewards they can if the party defeats the attackers: rations of dried fish that can feed each player character for a week and magically preserved edible monstrosity components: meat, fat, and an eye." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All sea creatures in the encounter can breathe both air and water, and have a flying speed of {@b 60 feet}. The {@spell dispel magic} spell removes this effect from one creature, returning it to the sea. A carcharodon uses the statistics for a {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, but has a walking speed of {@b 5 feet}, a swimming speed of {@b 50 feet}, and can breathe only water." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature giant sea horse}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature swarm of quippers}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature killer whale}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature hunter shark}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature reef shark}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature swarm of quippers}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "3 {@creature giant octopus||giant octopi{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature giant sea horse||giant seahorses{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "3 {@creature killer whale||killer whales{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature reef shark||reef sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature hunter shark||hunter sharks{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature killer whale||killer whales{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "3 {@creature giant octopus||giant octopodes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature hunter shark||hunter sharks{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature killer whale||killer whales{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature killer whale||killer whales{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature reef shark||reef sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature hunter shark||hunter sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "6 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature giant octopus||giant octopuses{@sup σ}}, 6 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "6 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature hunter shark||hunter sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex||carcharodon{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature killer whale||killer whales{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex||carcharodon{@sup σ}}, 6 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex||carcharodon{@sup σ}}, 5 {@creature giant shark||giant sharks{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. The Möttled Crüe", + "entries": [ + "A pounding rhythm and raucous shouts echo from a suspicious fog bank. Within lies the Möttled Crüe, a band of musicians and undead pirates that have joined forces to plunder travellers and traders on land and sea. Their flying spectral ship stops {@b 20 feet} above the party and drops ropes down which the pirates, several of whom sport devilish-looking instruments, slide.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ghost Ship.", + "entries": [ + "The ship has {@b AC 15} and hit points equal to {@b 25 times the APL}. Reducing the ship to 0 hit points causes it to fade, taking its crew with it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure.", + "entries": [ + "If the pirates are defeated normally, they leave behind loot with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 30 times the APL}. Once the party plunders the loot or leaves the area, the ship fades away. However, if the pirates are defeated by destroying the ship, they leave no loot behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Pirates, seadogs, and pirate captains use the {@creature bandit}, {@creature thug}, and {@creature bandit captain} statistics, respectively, but have swimming speeds of {@b 20 feet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "4 {@creature bandit||pirates{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature bandit||pirates{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature thug||seadogs{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "4 {@creature thug||seadogs{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature specter}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captain{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature thug||seadogs{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature specter}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "4 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature wight}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 4 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature specter}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 4 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature wight}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 4 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestro}, 3 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 2 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 2 {@creature bandit captain||pirate captains{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature specter}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 1 {@creature ghost}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}, 1 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}, 2 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlocks}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 1 {@creature vampire}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature fathomcaller warlock|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|fathomcaller warlock}, 4 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|maestros}, 2 {@creature vampire||vampires}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Reef Rescue", + "entries": [ + "A small enclave of cnidarans has fled their reef into a cliff-side cave system after being attacked by {@creature sahuagin}. A contingent of {@creature sahuagin} is attempting to flank the cnidarans' position and attack from the cliff top, arriving in the area just as the party is passing. The {@creature sahuagin} believe the party are allies of the cnidarans and attack on sight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics.", + "entries": [ + "The priests cast {@spell bless} on the highest CR creatures on the first round of combat. The zealous spellcasters (archmages, mages, and priests) tactically keep their distance using ranged spells, and fight to the death. The other combatants fight to the death so long as the spellcasters are alive; if all the spellcasters are killed, the {@creature sahuagin} flee when reduced to half of their hit points, or fewer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All the creatures in this encounter, except for the sea spiders, are {@creature sahuagin} and have the Blood Frenzy, Limited Amphibiousness, and Shark Telepathy traits. Megalodon sahuagin use the {@creature frost giant} stat block. Sea spiders use the {@creature giant wolf spider} stat block (with Limited Amphibiousness). The {@creature priest} has {@spell bless} prepared instead of {@spell sanctuary}. The {@creature mage} or {@creature archmage} has the following spell changes: {@spell water whip|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} instead of {@spell fire bolt}, {@spell depth charge|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} instead of {@spell lightning bolt} or {@spell fireball}, and {@spell lungburst|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} instead of {@spell globe of invulnerability}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}, 2 {@creature giant wolf spider||sea spiders{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}, 2 {@creature giant wolf spider||sea spiders{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature veteran}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}, 2 {@creature giant wolf spider||sea spiders{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature priest||priests{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature sahuagin}, 2 {@creature priest||priests{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature priest||priests{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature priest||priests{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature gladiator||gladiators{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators{@sup σ}}, 6 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature priest}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 8 {@creature frost giant||megalodon sahuagin{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature priest||priests{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. The Collectors", + "entries": [ + "The party hears panicked, bestial screaming that shifts into a call for help in broken Common. A group of humanoids dressed in blue, led by a blue dragon, are dragging a chained {@creature bronze dragon wyrmling}, Bolithor, from his cave. These strangers are the Collectors\u2014a sect headed by the blue dragon, Arlagarax, who aim to gather a menagerie of all the planes' creatures.", + "If Arlagarax is reduced to one-third of his hit points, he commands the group's {@creature mage}/{@creature archmage} to cast {@spell teleport} (using a spell scroll for the mages). If the {@creature mage}/{@creature archmage} is already dead, Arlagarax tries to fly away instead, at which point his minions flee. Arlagarax's minions fight to the death so long as the dragon fights. If he is slain, they flee.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The party can find a drawing of a teleportation circle in the robes of the {@creature mage}/{@creature archmage}, which leads to the zoo where the Collectors keep their creatures (a potential quest hook). Bolithor invites the party to wait until his parents return home from hunting, at which point they will reward the party from their horde: ceremonial relics and antiques worth {@b 500 times the APL} in gold pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "The humanoids are all {@creature Half-Dragon||half-blue dragons}; they have {@b resistance} to lightning damage, {@sense blindsight} to {@b 10 feet}, {@sense darkvision} to {@b 60 feet}, and the Lightning Breath action option of a {@creature blue dragon wyrmling}. They also can speak {@language Draconic}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature veteran}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature adult blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature adult blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature mage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature veteran}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature adult blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature assassin}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature adult blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature adult blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}{@sup *}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Recalculated as CR 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Kraken's Storm", + "entries": [ + "A hurricane of ferocious winds and scouring hail prevents passage in all directions but further into the storm's eye. Bu'iga Ba'aloo, an egotistical {@creature kraken}, has conjured this hurricane, trapping the inhabitants of Toluka, a small coastal village, in its centre, and making travel to and from the area impossible. The villagers speak of great, suckered tentacles plucking folk from the streets. Only those who dress in the raiments of the Fathomless, a cult dedicated to flooding the world, go untouched. The storm won't move until all the non-cult member villagers are eaten, or Bu'iga is defeated.", + "It is possible to draw Bu'iga to the surface and launch a surprise attack by dressing as cultists of the Fathomless and succeeding on a {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) check}. This check is made with {@b advantage} if the party interrogates one of the cult members to learn their practices. Visible weapons engender the kraken's suspicion, imposing {@b disadvantage} on the check. On a success, Bu'iga is {@condition surprised}. In its hubris, Bu'iga fights to the death.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Combat Effect: The Storm.", + "entries": [ + "The battlefield is under the effects of the {@spell storm of vengeance} spell (save DC equals {@b VDC}). 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Cactus Juice", + "entries": [ + "Nettle (CN female {@creature dryad}) is a passive-aggressive desert fey who has taken to messing with travellers under the guise of helping them. She's selling cactus juice: a potion she promises will cure heat exhaustion and heal injuries, stating \"it's an essential for desert survival\". The price for such a luxury is understandably high\u2014150 gp for a single dose.", + "A creature that drinks cactus juice becomes {@condition charmed} by the potion for {@b 1 hour}. While {@condition charmed} in this way, a creature believes it has had all of its hit points restored and no longer has any levels of {@condition exhaustion}. This fervent belief causes the creature to rationalise any illogical outcomes or incongruous occurrences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Immolation Gate", + "entries": [ + "A massive swathe of desert sand has fused into black glass. The heat is intense; bursts of fire fall from the sky and flaming tornadoes scour the horizon. This is the Immolation Gate: a scorched landscape populated by animated flames, centred on a portal to the Plane of Fire.", + "Skirting the edge of the Gate is time consuming; it increases the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the destination by 1. Attempting to cross the area (or to use the portal at its heart) is dangerous. Each member of the party must make three sequential {@b VDC Constitution saving throws}. On a failure, a creature gains one level of {@condition exhaustion} and takes {@b Vdam} fire damage. Creatures with {@b resistance} or {@b immunity} to fire damage don't gain {@condition exhaustion} as a result of failing this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Deal with the Dust Devil", + "entries": [ + "A howling, hundred-foot-high cyclone of whirling sand embossed with a contoured face streaks across the desert towards the party. This environmental phenomenon is sentient, speaks Common, and is well meaning, if not very skilled. It desires to help people cross the desert in the only way it knows how: by throwing them.", + "A creature that accepts the Dust Devil's offer is sucked up by it and flung across the desert. Roll {@dice 1d4} once for all the creatures that accept the offer. If the result is odd, the creatures are flung in the wrong direction; add the result to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the destination. If the result is even, subtract the result from the minimum number of Tracking checks required. Thanks to the Dust Devil's magic, creatures don't take falling damage when flung in this way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. The Spirit Market", + "entries": [ + "A dusty, seemingly abandoned outpost of moth-eaten tents and grimy storefronts greets the party in a wide, shallow ravine. When the sun sets, this Spirit Market awakens; dozens of ghosts appear, bringing with them an assortment of very real merchandise with which to stock their shops. A few living shoppers arrive, already aware of the market's existence and keen to partake of its cheap prices: all items purchased at the Spirit Market cost half their usual price.", + "The market sells all sorts of useful and unusual magic items. However, there's a catch\u2014their magical properties don't function in sunlight (GM's discretion whether this is divulged). Some ghosts are also willing to accept favours in lieu of payment\u2014a shrewd adventurer can get a free item by helping a spectral shopkeep with some unfinished business." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Lost Sphinx: Desert", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, is sleeping along the party's route, appearing like a large, partially submerged sandstone sculpture. As the party nears, he wakes, stretching and yawning. Their third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Which witch is tastiest?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "Sand (a sandwich). If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny will reward them with a {@i scroll of sleet storm}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Fried Gobboc", + "entries": [ + "Colleen Flambé (NG female gobboc {@creature noble}) is a cheerful, eccentric chef who isn't enjoying the hot desert sun. She ventured to this dry landscape to experiment with fresh desert ingredients\u2014creating scorpion tail kabobs and oasis shrub salad\u2014but she's a city girl at heart. She's having a hard time acclimating. In spite of that, she has a station equipped to make mundane and magical meals. She's happy to sell edible monster components to the party at inflated prices, and can offer her cooking services for 25 gp using any ingredients adventurers provide. She knows all recipes of expert or lower level and has a {@b +7} modifier to Constitution ({@skill cook's utensils}) checks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Fireside Tales", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters a large merchant caravan, which has set up camp by the side of the road. The enigmatic Ryana Vadoma (CG female half-elf {@creature spy}), leader of the caravan, invites the party to join them for a meal around their campfire, the only condition being that they have to engage in the revelry that follows. After plentiful food and drink, the caravaneers gather to sing, dance, and swap stories, and the party is expected to actively participate.", + "To tell the tale of one of their adventures, one party member acts as narrator, while the others as actors. Between them, the characters must make six {@b VDC checks}. The narrator makes a {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check} and one of the other party members can attempt a {@b VDC check} to act out or illustrate what's being told. For example, one character might make a Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to perform a daring manoeuvre, or a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to lift a great weight. If the party succeeds on at least three of the six checks, the story is a roaring success, and Ryana gives the party a {@item potion of heroism}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Gentle Oasis", + "entries": [ + "A natural spring has created a verdant oasis in the heart of the desert, where travellers can gather and safely rest. A remarkable menagerie of predators and prey\u2014lions, gazelles, hyenas, and buffalo\u2014exist side-by-side, unbothered by each other's presence and making no attempt to eat one another. The oasis benefits from a supernatural property: all creatures within {@b 100 feet} of it have the benefits of the {@spell sanctuary} spell (save {@dc 19}), making combat difficult.", + "There are other travellers resting here when the party arrives who may be able to provide rumours or useful directions. Taking a long rest at the oasis also removes any levels of {@condition exhaustion} that were caused by natural exposure to the desert climate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Desert Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Desert Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,max=4,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "The Scuttling Sands" + ], + [ + "3", + "Lycanthrope's Den" + ], + [ + "4", + "Fool's Watering Hole" + ], + [ + "5", + "Flash Flood" + ], + [ + "6", + "Dread Wraps" + ], + [ + "7", + "The Salt Dragon" + ], + [ + "8", + "Solar Flare" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. The Scuttling Sands", + "entries": [ + "Traversing through the desert, a line of dunes seems to shift of their own accord, moving without any influence of the wind. 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The lycanthropes, who've prepared an ambush, aim to rob the party, killing only if necessary.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If a lycanthrope is captured, they plead for help, claiming they are trying to remove the curse that has been plaguing their family for generations. A {@b {@dc 14} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check} reveals that only a {@spell wish} spell can remove lycanthropy from a naturally-born lycanthrope, and that the wise woman's offer is likely a lie. 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Fool's Watering Hole", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a beautiful, enticing oasis centred around a vividly blue watering hole. The restful shade under the towering acacia trees appears largely unoccupied, with only a few placid animals lapping at the water's edge.", + "The oasis is, in fact, possessed by the elements, which invigorate the plants and beasts that visit it, but come alive with a furious rage if humanoids linger too long. The elementals are slow to react\u2014it's possible to safely visit the oasis for a brief time. However, staying longer than {@b 10 minutes}, attempting to rest there, or disturbing the water causes the elementals to manifest and attack. 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Flash Flood", + "entries": [ + "Figures in the centre of an unfeatured, expansive salt flat sway rhythmically as dark clouds amass overhead. The figures are members of the Fathomless, a cult dedicated to flooding the world according to their briney overlord's will. The cultists are half a mile away (a little over 4 minutes at 60 feet per round) and will complete their ritual in {@b 10 minutes}. A creature that moves quickly towards the cultists (i.e., uses the Dash action at least half the distance to the cultists) must succeed on a {@b {@dc 15} Constitution ({@skill Athletics}) check} or suffer {@b disadvantage} on all ability checks for the next {@b 10 minutes}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If all the humanoids in the cultists' group are killed before they complete the ritual, the clouds dissipate and the flood is abated. 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Dread Wraps", + "entries": [ + "The sound of rhythmic drums and low, moaning chants rings out across the desert flats. The source is a warband of mummies, animated and controlled by Xylus Tinn (CE male dragonborn {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}), a show-boating and dramatic musician. He controls his minions with the elaborate beat of his war drums, drawing inspiration for his new songs from the suffering he causes.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dread Shield", + "entries": [ + "Spectral wrappings tether Xylus to his minions. 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The Salt Dragon", + "entries": [ + "Crossing a wide, crystalline salt plane, the party observes the corpses of increasingly large creatures entirely encased in salt. This area is inhabited by the Salt Dragon, a {@creature blue dragon} that encases its victims in salt, preserving them as part of its hoard. It has a tunnel network below the salt flat patrolled by its crystalline minions, and it has already noticed the new arrivals.", + "Creatures that the dragon reduces to 0 hit points are encased in salt until freed and suffer the effects of the {@condition petrified} condition. A creature within {@b 5 feet} of another creature {@condition petrified} in this way can use an action to break the salt, releasing the encased creature.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The dragon's tunnels are full of living, salt-encased victims that can be rescued. Such individuals might offer rewards to the party (GM's discretion)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals} are composed of white, crystalline salt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "4 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "5 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young blue dragon}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature adult blue dragon}, 2 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature adult blue dragon}, 3 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature adult blue dragon}, 4 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}, 2 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}, 3 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}, 4 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature ancient blue dragon}, 5 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Solar Flare", + "entries": [ + "Ignacia (LE female {@creature efreeti}) lay trapped inside a magic lamp for millennia, sequestered in the celestial treasury of the Seraph Knights. When a trixy thief, Ladaddin, released her, she willfully misinterpreted his wish to be as beautiful as an angel by placing his mind inside the body of a {@creature solar}, and binding the celestial to her control. Now, after arriving on the Material Plane, she seeks revenge on those that trapped her in the lamp: humanoids. On initiative count 20 of the first round, the fire elementals in the composition appear in unoccupied spaces around the party.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature efreeti}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature efreeti}, 1 {@creature fire elemental}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature efreeti}, 3 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature efreeti}, 5 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Forest", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Forest.webp" + }, + "title": "Forest" + }, + "Whether it be the muted, mossy undergrowth of mist-laden pines, a chittering diorama of new spring life, or the calm breeze of a sun-dappled clearing, forests can hide all manner of surprises.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Forest Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Forest Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Faerie Fraud" + ], + [ + "2", + "First Day on the Job" + ], + [ + "3", + "The White Stag" + ], + [ + "4", + "Trapped Dragon" + ], + [ + "5", + "Lost Sphinx: Forest" + ], + [ + "6", + "Opposite Day" + ], + [ + "7", + "Big Shot" + ], + [ + "8", + "Toil and Trouble" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Faerie Fraud", + "entries": [ + "The party is approached by a merry group of {@creature sprite||sprites}, who invite them to play a game of high stakes hide and seek. To participate, the party is expected to put an amount of gold pieces up to {@b 100 times the APL} into a chest provided by the fey. In return, the fey will put up five times that amount of their own gold. The game is a best out of three, with the seekers having {@b 10 minutes} to find the hiders and the first team to seek determined by a coin flip.", + "Have the party make Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks while seeking and Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) checks while hiding. The result of these checks doesn't matter, as the sprites are only pretending to play, and let the party win every time. When it's their turn to seek, however, the sprites quickly replace all the gold in the chest with an equal amount of faerie gold, which vanishes {@b 2 hours} after the game concludes.", + "The party can notice the foul play with a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Insight} or {@skill Perception}) check} of the sprites or an {@b Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check} of the gold. If they confront the sprites about the trickery, the tricksters are bound by fey law to return their gold, and the party gains one magical fey twig, which the sprites say can be used to ask for a single favour. Breaking the twig allows the breaker to contact the sprites, as per the {@spell sending} spell. If the sprites believe they won't be in great danger, they will heed the call and teleport to the user's location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. First Day on the Job", + "entries": [ + "The timid Lyle Tealeaf (CG male halfling {@creature commoner}) jumps from the foliage into the path of the party, shakily brandishing a knife at them. He informs them that they're surrounded by his fellow highwaymen and demands all their coin. A successful {@b {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check} reveals that he's lying and there's no one else hiding in the bushes.", + "Lyle needs gold to care for his ailing mother and has fallen in with a bad crowd. He doesn't really want to be robbing people, but feels he has no choice. The party can convince him of the error of his ways with two successful {@b VDC checks} of their choice. A Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check might scare him into submission, for example, while a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check can appeal to his good nature. Once a skill or tool proficiency is used to make a check, it can't be used again. Only one successful check is needed if the party gives him at least {@b 50 gp}. If the party fails two checks, Lyle staunchly refuses to let them go.", + "If the party manages to convince him to give up on crime, he is incredibly thankful and points them to the location of one of his gang's caches (see hostile encounter #5 - Gaia's Teeth: Forest for the enemy composition), where two {@item potion of healing||potions of healing} and gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL} can be found." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. The White Stag", + "entries": [ + "A majestic white stag\u2014an aspect of the deity of the hunt\u2014observes the party from amongst the trees. It wordlessly and telepathically challenges the party to pursue it, then vanishes, leaving behind a set of tracks.", + "To hunt down the stag, the party must succeed, in this order, on a {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check} to track it down, a {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Athletics}) check} to catch up to it once found, and a ranged weapon attack roll against an {@b AC of 20}. Melee and spell attacks automatically miss the stag. If an ability check is failed, it can be attempted again, but if the party accumulates four failures, they lose the stag in the forest.", + "Once shot, the stag disappears and is replaced by a sumptuous feast, as per the {@spell heroes' feast} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Trapped Dragon", + "entries": [ + "Caught in a trap of enchanted steel that pierces his wings and legs is the paranoid Sibillus (LE male {@creature young green dragon}). He is {@condition restrained}; he can't escape on his own, and will cautiously ask for help. The trap requires three successful {@b VDC checks} to disable, using any combination of Intelligence or Dexterity, and {@skill Sleight of Hand}, thieves' tools, or tinker's tools. The trap is magical; it can't be destroyed by force, and it travels with Sibillus if he is teleported. The magic also inflicts a painful electric shock to him each time an ability check to disable the trap fails. After three failed checks, Sibillus assumes the party is hurting him deliberately and turns hostile.", + "If freed, Sibillus will give the party detailed directions to their destination, reducing the minimum number of Tracking checks needed by 1. He also promises a favour from his mother, Verdanya, an {@creature ancient green dragon}, whom he knows won't follow through." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Lost Sphinx: Forest", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, burrows up from the grassy soil in a plume of dirt. Their third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I have a tongue, but never talk. I have no legs, but sometimes walk. I have a sole, but never live. I'm a good companion to travel with. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "Boots (or shoes/footwear). If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a {@item potion of animal friendship}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Opposite Day", + "entries": [ + "The party is approached by the mischievous Auntie Flora (CE {@creature green hag}), the middle Greenwart sister, who has a puzzle. She hands one of the party members a magical candle, which they can choose to either light or not light, before returning it to her. If they make the correct decision, a great boon shall be imparted upon them, but a woeful curse awaits them if they're wrong.", + "If they accept the candle, she explains that they must simply do the opposite of what she says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "By no means must you not avoid not making the candle unlit." + ] + }, + "Allow the players to parse through the maze of quadruple negatives if they wish. Otherwise, a successful {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} correctly deciphers the clues, or a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check} allows them to read the hag's face for clues. The correct decision is to light the candle.", + "Randomly determine an ability. If the party doesn't light the candle, each of them is cursed and has {@b disadvantage} on ability checks and saving throws using that ability until the curse is removed. If they light the candle, they gain {@b advantage} on ability checks and saving throws using that ability for {@b 24 hours}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Big Shot", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across the famous Robyn the Fox (CG female half-elf {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|ranger}) and her merry band of outlaws with hearts of gold. Robyn challenges the newcomers to a contest of marksmanship, proposing a stake of {@b 10 times the APL} against their stake of a number of {@item +1 arrow||+1 arrows} or {@item +1 crossbow bolt||+1 bolts} equal to the APL.", + "The contest consists of five rounds. Targets are placed at each of the following ranges: {@b 10 feet}, {@b 30 feet}, {@b 60 feet}, {@b 150 feet}, and {@b 350 feet}. Each round Robyn and a party member use a ranged weapon of their choice (Robyn uses a longbow) to make one attack against a target, with the highest roll hitting closest to the bullseye and winning the round. Twice during the contest, Robyn can take aim to give herself {@b advantage} on her next attack roll. The party members not competing can at any point distract her with a successful {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check}, giving her {@b disadvantage} on her next attack roll. Once this succeeds twice, she stops paying attention. At the end, the side with the most wins is the ultimate victor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Toil and Trouble", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters the stubborn Comely Carmilla (NE {@creature green hag}), the youngest of the Greenwart sisters. She is standing by a bubbling cauldron and a table with samples of four plants\u2014belladonna, blood lily, buckthorn, and wisteria\u2014and is expecting visitors. She insistently suggests that the party helps her finish brewing her potion, promising three doses of whatever they produce. In order to correctly brew the potion, they need only follow her instructions in order, but each one requires a successful {@b VDC ability check} to decipher. The instructions, solutions, and respective checks are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "\"Add the most toxic of the plants to the cauldron,\" belladonna, {@b Intelligence ({@skill Nature})}", + "\"Add the plant that grew on the bodies of the fallen after the last great battle in the realm,\" blood lily, {@b Intelligence ({@skill History})}", + "\"Stir a number of times equal to the number of gods in the local pantheon,\" GM's discretion, {@b Intelligence ({@skill Religion})}" + ] + }, + "Success or failure, Carmilla offers them three bottles of the product nonetheless. If made correctly, the potion is a {@item potion of poison resistance}. If made incorrectly, it is a {@item potion of poison}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Forest Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Forest Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Goblinoid Patrol" + ], + [ + "3", + "Earth Attacks!" + ], + [ + "4", + "Itsy Bitsy Spiders" + ], + [ + "5", + "Gaia's Teeth: Forest" + ], + [ + "6", + "The Cinder Lords" + ], + [ + "7", + "Beware the Behirs" + ], + [ + "8", + "Highway Robbery" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Goblinoid Patrol", + "entries": [ + "An army of goblinoids, led by a bloodthirsty {@creature hobgoblin}, has made camp somewhere in the woods, preparing an assault on nearby settlements. The party runs into a patrol of soldiers tasked with securing the area around their base of operations. They have been given strict orders and are unwilling to parley or surrender, attacking intruders on sight, but don't fight to kill. Any {@creature goblin||goblins} flee once the {@creature bugbear||bugbears} and {@creature hobgoblin||hobgoblins} have been defeated.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The goblinoid war machine is always in need of capable slaves to fuel its ambitions. If the party falls in combat, they are captured, stripped of belongings, and brought back to the goblinoids' camp. There, they are chained up and given hard labour on a daily basis. The guards have grown lazy and complacent, however, making escaping an easy task." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature goblin||goblins}, 1 {@creature hobgoblin}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature bugbear}, 1 {@creature goblin}, 1 {@creature hobgoblin}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature bugbear||bugbears}, 2 {@creature hobgoblin||hobgoblins}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "3 {@creature bugbear||bugbears}, 3 {@creature hobgoblin||hobgoblins}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Earth Attacks!", + "entries": [ + "As the party navigates their way through a particularly overgrown section of the forest, suddenly the plants and ground around them start to move. The voracious plants, elementals, and/or other creatures attack, and any character with a passive {@skill Perception} score lower than the {@b VDC} is {@condition surprised}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If the party defeats the hostile creatures, the skirmish reveals a malachite necklace worth {@b 10 times the APL} in gold pieces partially buried in the dirt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "5 {@creature awakened shrub||awakened shrubs}, 1 {@creature swarm of beetles}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature awakened shrub||awakened shrubs}, 3 {@creature swarm of beetles||swarms of beetles}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature awakened shrub}, 1 {@creature awakened tree}, 1 {@creature dryad}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 1 {@creature swarm of beetles}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature ankheg}, 1 {@creature bulette}, 1 {@creature swarm of beetles}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature awakened tree}, 1 {@creature treant}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature awakened tree}, 1 {@creature dryad}, 2 {@creature earth elemental||earth elementals}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 1 {@creature treant}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Itsy Bitsy Spiders", + "entries": [ + "The party inadvertently stumbles into a region of the forest controlled by a clan of {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}, who use the area to herd and care for spiders of all kinds. A few outcast {@creature drider||driders} have found a home here as well, far from the judgmental eyes of their former kin. To all these creatures, intruders are nothing but food, and the party is promptly attacked by ravenous arachnids looking to expand their larder.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environment", + "entries": [ + "Webs all over the ground and trees create difficult terrain in the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The spiders prefer to eat their meals alive, and luckily for the party, they aren't feeling too hungry at the moment. If the party falls in combat, they wake up {@dice 1d4} hours later, wrapped in webbing and strung from tree branches. A creature can escape from the webs with a successful {@b VDC Strength check}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature giant spider}, 2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature ettercap}, 2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature ettercap}, 2 {@creature giant spider||giant spiders}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 2 {@creature giant spider||giant spiders}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 2 {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}, 1 {@creature giant spider}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 1 {@creature ettercap}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature drider||driders}, 1 {@creature giant spider}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature drider||driders}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "4 {@creature drider||driders}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "5 {@creature drider||driders}, 1 {@creature phase spider}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "4 {@creature drider||driders}, 2 {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "5 {@creature drider||driders}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "5 {@creature drider||driders}, 4 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "6 {@creature drider||driders}, 4 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Gaia's Teeth: Forest", + "entries": [ + "The bandit group Gaia's Teeth (see Recurring Encounters, page 28) make use of advanced arboreal techniques and camouflage to execute skilled ambushes from the boughs of high trees. They will gladly take a gold tithe, a minimum of {@b 20 times the APL}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Forest Camouflage", + "entries": [ + "The attackers are adapted to the terrain; each creature can take the Hide action as a bonus action on its turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature bandit||bandits{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature pseudodragon||pseudodragons{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature flying snake||flying snakes{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature scout||scouts{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature flying snake||flying snakes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature spy||spies}, 2 {@creature thug||thugs{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature bandit||bandits{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature brown bear||brown bears{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature druid}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "3 {@creature druid||druids{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature owlbear||owlbears{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature bandit captain||bandit captains{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature wereboar||wereboars{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature bandit captain||bandit captains{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature owlbear||owlbears{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature shambling mound}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature spy||spies}, 2 {@creature wereboar||wereboars{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature giant ape}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature owlbear||owlbears{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature giant ape}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young green dragon}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature treant}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature giant ape||giant apes{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young green dragon}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "3 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "3 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature young green dragon||young green dragons{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature giant ape||giant apes{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature treant||treants{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature young green dragon||young green dragons{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. The Cinder Lords", + "entries": [ + "A coalition of fiery creatures calling themselves the Cinder Lords has come together to find a new base of operations. The forest is in a spot suitable for their purposes, but must first be incinerated in order to make room for a mighty stronghold. They suffer no interlopers, and are ready for combat when the party encounters their forces.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "The only way to avoid combat with the Cinder Lords is to agree to aid them in their pursuits. If the party spends at least {@b 2 hours} starting fires to clear the way for a stronghold, the Cinder Lords allow them to leave and even pay them for their troubles with a sum of gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL}. 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Beware the Behirs", + "entries": [ + "Fancying themselves serpentine tyrants, a family of {@creature behir||behirs} has made a lair in the forest, and enslaved several creatures to help them amass a hoard to rival those of legendary dragons. The {@creature behir||behirs} keep their servants on a short leash, accompanying them on their forays for treasure to prevent escape. The party runs into one or more {@creature behir||behirs} alongside their slaves, who attack to rob the adventurers of their valuables. If all the {@creature behir||behirs} are defeated, the humanoids surrender immediately.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "The behirs' arrogance and desire to emulate dragons can be turned against them. A successful {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check} convinces the behirs to let the party go if they can outsmart the would-be-draconic creatures. The behirs agree to a game of riddles, consisting of best-of-three contested Intelligence checks, or, at the GM's discretion, a sudden-death format battle of wits between the GM and players in which the two sides take it in turns to posit riddles. If one of the behirs' slaves stands a better chance than them, they are forced to play on the behirs' behalf. If the party succeeds, they can leave freely. If not, combat ensues." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party is defeated, the behirs appropriate all of their treasure and enslave them. 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Highway Robbery", + "entries": [ + "A group of veteran adventurers, disillusioned with their lives and achievements, have turned to banditry for quick coin to fund their vices. The former adventurers resort to ambush tactics, and creatures with a passive {@skill Perception} score lower than the {@b VDC} are {@condition surprised}. They fight to the death, and don't pull any punches; if their foes are slain during the fight, then they never deserved to live in the first place.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "Despite their ruthlessness, these former adventurers are also practical and would rather not break a sweat if they don't have to. They will gladly let the party go if their demands for loot are met. They will take a tithe in gold pieces equal to {@b 200 times the APL}, or a number of uncommon or rarer magic items equal to the party's average proficiency bonus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 4 {@creature assassin||assassins}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "3 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 2 {@creature assassin||assassins}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 6 {@creature assassin||assassins}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 5 {@creature assassin||assassins}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Grassland", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Grassland.webp" + }, + "title": "Grassland" + }, + "Wide open fields, the endless sky, open savannah plains, and more. Sprawling grasslands can feel flat and endless... but that doesn't mean they're unoccupied.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Grassland Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Grassland Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Circle of Life" + ], + [ + "2", + "Catch 'Em All" + ], + [ + "3", + "The Last Straw Man" + ], + [ + "4", + "Flood and Bloom" + ], + [ + "5", + "Lost Sphinx: Grassland" + ], + [ + "6", + "They Might Be Giants" + ], + [ + "7", + "Horsing Around" + ], + [ + "8", + "Flower Power" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Circle of Life", + "entries": [ + "As the party treks through the grasslands, a nature deity sends them a signal in the form of an orb of light that beckons them to follow. The orb leads them to a large rock formation jutting out of the ground, around which a few animals are gathered. On the rock, a lioness is giving birth, watched over by a male lion and a baboon, and seems to be in need of assistance.", + "In order to help, the party must succeed on three {@b VDC checks}, in this order: a Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check to safely approach the animals, a Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check to help deliver the cub, and finally, a Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check to present it to the other gathered animals. The party can repeat a failed check, but after failing a total of three checks, the lioness refuses any further help with a threatening growl.", + "If the party succeeds on all three checks, they are blessed by the nature deity, which casts the {@spell enhance ability} spell on each member. Each party member can choose which effect they gain from the spell, which lasts {@b 24 hours}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Catch 'Em All", + "entries": [ + "The party finds the absent-minded Professor Aspen (CG male human {@creature mage}) standing by a patch of particularly tall grass, looking distraught. Upon seeing adventurers, he explains that he was conducting magical experiments upon some local animals, but they escaped into the tall grass and he has so far failed to recover them. He asks the party to assist him in capturing his runaway experiments. There are three runaway animals total, each of which requires a successful saving throw to bypass its defences, followed by a contested Dexterity check to catch it. They are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A large green caterpillar. A creature must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or become {@condition restrained} until the end of its next turn. ({@b Vmod -3} Dexterity modifier)", + "A purple rat. A creature must make {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} to endure its gnawing bite, releasing the rat and taking {@b Vdam} piercing damage on a failure, or keeping hold of the rat and taking half as much damage on a success. ({@b Vmod} Dexterity modifier)", + "A seemingly mundane sparrow. A creature must succeed on a {@b VDC Strength saving throw} or be knocked backwards {@b 15 feet} and fall {@condition prone} by the gust of wind it produces. ({@b Vmod +3} Dexterity modifier)" + ] + }, + "The party can attempt to catch an animal multiple times, but after failing the third Dexterity check to catch it, that animal escapes for good. If they manage to catch at least two of the three animals, Professor Aspen rewards them with a strange stone disc that acts as a {@item spell scroll}. The party can choose between {@spell burning hands}, {@spell create or destroy water}, or {@spell entangle}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. The Last Straw Man", + "entries": [ + "While passing a decrepit farm, the party hears a multitude of tiny pleas. As it turns out, these are coming from the vegetables planted in the farm, which have all been awakened, as per the {@spell awaken} spell. The vegetables wish nothing but to live in peace, but they are constantly tormented by a flock of crows that sees them as an easy meal. They beg the party to help by building the greatest scarecrow ever to spook the birds away.", + "In order to make the scarecrow, the party must make three {@b VDC ability checks}. They can choose what the checks are, as long as they make sense for the task. For example, a successful Strength (carpenter's tools) check might allow a party member to build a massive wooden frame, or a successful Charisma (disguise kit) check can produce a truly intimidating visage for the scarecrow. If at least two of these checks are successful, the scarecrow is deemed effective by the awakened vegetables, which reward the party with a blessing of abundance that lasts {@b 10 days}. One party member of the party's choice gains the ability to cast the {@spell create food and water} spell without expending a spell slot. Wisdom is the spellcasting ability, and after casting the spell in this way, the creature can't do so again until they finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Flood and Bloom", + "entries": [ + "Distant rains have flooded the plains for miles around, prompting the eclosion of the rare and dormant Aquavitrum voltaire, the aquaglass butterfly. The swarm of palm-sized translucent insects turns the sky into a crystalline explosion of shimmering rainbows, granting each adventurer inspiration.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard", + "entries": [ + "The waters are deep enough to slow progress, but not to be a danger to life. Finding a way to quickly navigate the water, such as by boat or the {@spell water walk} spell is enough to avoid any ill consequences of the inundation. Walking through the water imposes {@b disadvantage} on the next Tracking check. Circumventing the flood adds 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the destination." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Lost Sphinx: Grassland", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, burrows up from the grassy soil in a plume of dirt. Her third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I never was, but always will be. I've never been seen, but all know I exist. Everybody can reach me, but when they do, I'm no more. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "The future (or tomorrow). If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards the party with a {@item potion of speed}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. They Might Be Giants", + "entries": [ + "A wandering group of peaceful and well-spoken LG {@creature hill giant||hill giants} approaches the party and beseeches them for aid. They explain that an elderly, long-retired adventurer, Konan, (N male human {@creature berserker}) refuses to believe they are intelligent and peaceful, unlike their most aggressive kin, and is hunting them with the aim of exterminating the \"giant scourge\". He is hot on their trail, no more than {@b 8 hours} behind. They don't want to hurt the man so they plan on taking advantage of his poor eyesight and disguising themselves as windmills.", + "In order to help, the party can make a series of {@b VDC checks} using whichever abilities and tool or skill proficiencies that might be relevant. For example, a successful Dexterity (weaver's tools) check could craft sails that can be strapped to the giants' arms, and a successful Intelligence (painter's supplies) check might allow the giants to be painted with a stone texture. A suitable illusion spell (GM's discretion) could count as a successful check, but this can be done only once.", + "After the giants are disguised, the party must make a successful {@b {@dc 25} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check} to convince the old adventurer of the lie. The DC for this check is reduced by 5 for each successful check made to disguise the giants (to a minimum of 10). If the adventurer is fooled, the giants give the party a {@item potion of hill giant strength} as thanks. On a failure, the {@creature berserker} attacks the giants, and is promptly squished." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Horsing Around", + "entries": [ + "The party is met by a clan of {@creature centaur||centaurs} and horse riders that freely roam the grasslands, constantly competing in frenzied races. Unable to pass up on the opportunity to challenge strangers, the leader of the clan, the fierce Khan Drago (CN male tiefling {@creature berserker}) suggests a best-of-three race, putting up a prize: a {@i scroll of longstrider}, and requesting something of equal value (180 gp) as the party's wager.", + "For each race, one party member must make a contested ability check against their opponent. The races and their respective checks are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A long sprint, on foot, which requires a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check contested by Gula'an, a tribesman ({@b Vmod -3} modifier).", + "A horse race, which requires a Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check contested by the Strength ({@skill Athletics}) of Hol, a {@creature centaur} ({@b Vmod} modifier).", + "A chariot race, which requires a Dexterity (land vehicles) check contested by Khan Drago himself ({@b Vmod +3} modifier)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Flower Power", + "entries": [ + "The party finds a vast meadow of many kinds of flowers, and in the middle of it, a very befuddled looking woman. She's the romantic Rosie Berrybush (CG female gnome {@creature acolyte}), and she's seeking some assistance. She explains that she's fallen in love with a nearby opteran, and had the idea to put together a beautiful bouquet to give to her, but wants to convey some specific concepts and has no clue how. The three meanings Rosie wants to convey with her bouquet are undying love, elegance, and devotion. Discerning the meaning of a flower requires a {@b {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History} or {@skill Nature}) check}. Some flowers require additional checks to acquire. The flowers in the meadow are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "White daisies (innocence).", + "Yellow roses (friendship).", + "Red tulips (undying love).", + "Pink dahlias (elegance) and black dahlias (betrayal). Both require a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check} to find.", + "White edelweiss (devotion) up on a rocky outcropping that requires a successful {@b VDC Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check} to climb." + ] + }, + "If the bouquet includes at least two of the desired flowers and doesn't include black dahlias, the gift is well received (despite being cut flowers). The opteran herself tracks down the party the next day to give them {@dice 1d4} {@item Quaal's feather token, tree|DMG|feather tokens (tree)}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Grassland Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Grassland Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Axe Runners" + ], + [ + "3", + "Stone Gnoll Killers" + ], + [ + "4", + "Tumultuous Tumulus" + ], + [ + "5", + "Gaia's Teeth: Grasslands" + ], + [ + "6", + "Landsharknado" + ], + [ + "7", + "Time Crimes" + ], + [ + "8", + "Pyromaniac's Prairie Fire" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Axe Runners", + "entries": [ + "The party is accosted by a local group of bandits with a very particular theme: they all wield axes and ride on {@creature axe beak||axe beaks}, fanatically convinced of the axe's superiority above all other weapons. In an attempt to prove this belief, they rob and beat passersby with no remorse. They demand a tribute of {@b 100 times the APL} in gold pieces, and promise swift violence if their demands aren't met. However, their bravado is easily broken. If at least half of their numbers fall in combat, the rest flee.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The Axe Runners aren't interested in senseless murder. They fight to incapacitate rather than kill, and if the party loses, they're simply robbed of all their valuables\u2014 including good quality armour and clothes\u2014and left on the side of the road, waking up {@dice 1d4} hours later. In addition, the bandits may leave mocking, often misspelt messages carved on the surrounding trees or painted on the party members, such as \"Teh Axe Runers wer heer.\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature axe beak||axe beaks}, 3 {@creature bandit||bandits}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature axe beak}, 1 {@creature bandit captain}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature axe beak||axe beaks}, 1 {@creature bandit captain}, 2 {@creature bandit||bandits}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "3 {@creature axe beak||axe beaks}, 1 {@creature bandit captain}, 4 {@creature bandit||bandits}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Stone Gnoll Killers", + "entries": [ + "As the party nears a dried-out riverbed, the scent of rotting meat pervades the air. Rounding a bend reveals the apparent source: a once-active band of {@creature gnoll||gnolls} and {@creature hyena||hyenas}. Now, however, all of them look to have been turned to pale grey stone. Another sound, that of shuffling steps is all the warning the party gets before they are attacked!", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Stone gnolls are petrified gnolls animated by magic. They have a CR of 2, an AC of 20, and resistance to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature cockatrice||cockatrices}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature basilisk}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "6 {@creature cockatrice||cockatrices}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature basilisk}, 1 {@creature gnoll||stone gnoll}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature gorgon}, 2 {@creature gnoll||stone gnolls}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature basilisk||basilisks}, 4 {@creature gnoll||stone gnolls}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature medusa}, 4 {@creature gnoll||stone gnolls}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}, 2 {@creature gnoll||stone gnolls}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}, 1 {@creature medusa}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature medusa}, 6 {@creature gnoll||stone gnolls}{@sup σ}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Tumultuous Tumulus", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters a series of small hills dotted around a specific region of the grasslands. Some of these are decorated with interesting stone formations and all seem to have an entrance at the base. These are burial mounds, or tumuli, containing the bodies of warriors who fell during a great war many years ago. Their restless spirits don't take kindly to the living intruding upon their place of eternal slumber and rise up from the barrows to attack.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternatives", + "entries": [ + "The spirits can be placated before the situation devolves into combat by a solemn show of respect in accordance with their traditions. A successful {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill History}) check} is necessary to recall the proper rituals, and a {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Religion}) check} to perform them. If this is done, the spirits return to their tombs and let the party pass." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Spectral assassins (CR 9) use the {@creature assassin} stat block, but have a ghost's undead type, Incorporeal Movement trait, and damage resistances and immunities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature shadow||shadows}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature specter||specters}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature shadow||shadows}, 1 {@creature will-o'-wisp}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature specter||specters}, 1 {@creature will-o'-wisp}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature shadow}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature specter}, 1 {@creature will-o'-wisp}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature will-o'-wisp}, 1 {@creature wraith}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature specter}, 1 {@creature wraith}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 2 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 2 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 spectral assassin{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 2 spectral assassins{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 2 spectral assassins{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "3 spectral assassins{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "3 spectral assassins{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 spectral assassins{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}, 2 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Gaia's Teeth: Grassland", + "entries": [ + "There aren't many places to hide in the wide open plains. The members of Gaia's Teeth that make this terrain their hunting ground can't rely on stealth, and instead favour overwhelming force and lightning quick raids. They move fast, and prefer to use their tamed creatures as mounts to get in and out quickly, outpacing any pursuers. Acquiring new mounts is of great interest to them, sometimes more so than gold. They gladly let the party pass if offered a gold tithe equal to {@b 20 times the APL} in gold pieces, and flee if half their number are killed.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature bandit||bandits}, 2 {@creature panther||panthers}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature bandit}, 1 {@creature lion}, 1 {@creature panther}, 1 {@creature scout}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature bandit captain}, 3 {@creature panther||panthers}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature giant boar}, 1 {@creature lion}, 2 {@creature scout||scouts}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature giant boar||giant boars}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature druid||druids}, 3 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature elephant}, 1 {@creature gladiator}, 1 {@creature weretiger}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 1 {@creature triceratops||triceratop}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 2 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 2 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature knight||knights}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature triceratops}, 1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "3 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 3 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "4 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 4 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "4 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 4 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "4 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 4 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 2 {@creature young red dragon||young red dragons}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "4 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 4 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}, 3 {@creature young red dragon||young red dragons}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Landsharknado", + "entries": [ + "Known in the grasslands as 'landsharks', {@creature bulette||bulettes} are usually rare and their attacks devastating. A group of mischievous and chaotic {@creature air elemental||air elementals} has increased the danger posed by the landsharks by creating thunderous percussion that attracts the monstrosities. The elementals revel in causing chaos and unleashing the {@creature bulette||bulettes} on unsuspecting travellers. The {@creature bulette||bulettes} are quite happy to follow the elementals, which have repeatedly led them to fresh meat.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Environmental Hazard", + "entries": [ + "Powerful gusts make the battlefield chaotic and unpredictable. At the start of each creature's turn, that creature must make a {@b VDC Strength saving throw}. On a failure, the creature is pushed {@b 20 feet} in a direction of the elementals' choice. Elementals automatically succeed on the saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 4 {@creature dust mephit||dust mephits}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature air elemental}, 1 {@creature bulette}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature air elemental}, 1 {@creature bulette}, 1 {@creature dust mephit}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 1 {@creature dust mephit}, 1 {@creature invisible stalker}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 4 {@creature dust mephit||dust mephits}, 1 {@creature invisible stalker}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature air elemental}, 2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 1 {@creature djinni}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature air elemental}, 2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 1 {@creature djinni}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature air elemental}, 3 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 1 {@creature djinni}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 1 {@creature djinni}, 2 {@creature invisible stalker||invisible stalkers}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature djinni||djinns}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature djinni||djinns}, 1 {@creature invisible stalker}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "6 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature djinni||djinns}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "7 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature djinni||djinns}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "5 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 3 {@creature djinni||djinns}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "4 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 4 {@creature djinni||djinns}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Time Crimes", + "entries": [ + "A mysterious sphinx appears before the party, accompanied by its guards. The sphinx informs them that it is from the future, here to detain them for crimes they have yet to commit, and offers them a chance to surrender peacefully. No explanations are requested or accepted. Since the party has no knowledge of their future transgressions, the sphinx deems any excuses utterly irrelevant. If they refuse to surrender, the sphinx and its companions attack, and fight to incapacitate rather than kill.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "Though it's impossible to justify an event they have no knowledge of, the party might stand a chance to reason with the sphinx by appealing to its rigid, bureaucratic nature. A successful {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Persuasion}) check} requesting to file a formal complaint or speak with the sphinx's superior manages to give it pause. Disgruntled, it allows the adventurers to do so, but they must spend the rest of the day signing the proper paperwork. The complaint reveals the whole affair to be a clerical mistake, and they aren't bothered again afterwards." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party is defeated in combat, they are taken away by the sphinx to be tried for their crimes. They are deposited in a demiplane and over the course of months, regularly transferred between extraplanar jails, offices, and courthouses in a seemingly never ending process. The only way out of this temporal bureaucracy is to mount an escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 5 {@creature lamia||lamias}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 2 {@creature lamia||lamias}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 3 {@creature lamia||lamias}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature gynosphinx}, 1 {@creature lamia}, 2 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature androsphinx}, 1 {@creature archmage}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature androsphinx}, 2 {@creature archmage||archmages}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature androsphinx}, 1 {@creature iron golem}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature androsphinx}, 2 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Pyromaniac's Prairie Fire", + "entries": [ + "Panicked gobbocs run screaming from billowing plumes of smoke. Their village is under attack, and the fire consuming it threatens to spread across the whole plain. The assailants are a pyromancer, Em Brighthook (CE female elf {@creature archmage}), and Scorvarach (CE male {@creature adult red dragon}). Both are egotistical and gleefully enjoy the destruction they wreak. They work as a team and have several monsters under their control.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Inferno", + "entries": [ + "The grasslands are dry, and the attack has ignited the area into a raging wildfire, centred on the village and spreading {@b 10 feet} on initiative count 20 of each round. A creature that starts its turn in the area must make a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw}, taking {@b Vdam} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Unless the party finds a way to put out the fire, it spreads quickly, consuming the entire area within {@b 5 miles} of the village and leaving the gobbocs without homes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Em's spellbook, which is immune to fire damage, can be found if she is defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Em the pyromancer is an {@creature archmage} with {@b immunity} to fire damage and has the spells {@spell burning hands}, {@spell scorching ray}, {@spell fireball}, {@spell wall of fire}, and {@spell fire storm} prepared instead of {@spell identify}, {@spell detect thoughts}, {@spell lightning bolt}, {@spell banishment}, and {@spell teleport}, respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 3 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature archmage||pyromancer}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 4 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature archmage||pyromancer}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 5 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature archmage||pyromancer}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 3 {@creature fire elemental||fire elementals}, 1 {@creature pit fiend}, 1 {@creature archmage||pyromancer}{@sup σ}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hill", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Hill.webp" + }, + "title": "Hill" + }, + "With vistas on top and water below, the peaks and troughs of a hilly landscape can range from verdant carpets of rolling green to craggy canyons of crumbling granite.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Hill Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Hill Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Sinkhole to The Low" + ], + [ + "2", + "Strange Egg" + ], + [ + "3", + "Blasted Crater" + ], + [ + "4", + "Lost Sphinx: Hills" + ], + [ + "5", + "Abandoned Cave" + ], + [ + "6", + "Golynn Trader" + ], + [ + "7", + "The Fast and The Fury of The Small" + ], + [ + "8", + "Statue Circle" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Sinkhole to The Low", + "entries": [ + "The ground begins to shift and crumble under the party's feet. Loose earth starts to slip away, as a hill in front of them inverts and collapses into a cavern below. Each character in the front rank of the marching order must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or fall {@b 100 feet} into the newly opened chasm. Strands of fungal hyphae and strange, shimmering webs slow the fall, halving any falling damage they take. The bottom of the chasm opens into a network of tunnels leading into The Low, as well as a small patch of three {@i Noradreno mucorales mushrooms}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Strange Egg", + "entries": [ + "A shattered cart littered with arrows and smeared with dried blood sits by the side of the road. Searching the remains reveals a chitinous, cerulean egg. It weighs {@b 10 pounds}, is the size of a watermelon, and sits in a nest of dark, loamy soil. If kept warm and surrounded by earth, dirt, or sand for {@b 7 days}, the egg hatches into an infant phase spider (use the {@creature giant wolf spider} stat block with the {@creature phase spider}'s Ethereal Jaunt trait). The spider has a voracious appetite, requiring two days' rations per day, and grows to full size in {@b 30 days}. It regards any adventurer who feeds it regularly over this time as friendly and, if the adventurer is a tamer, the spider chooses to fail its Charisma saving throw and become the tamer's companion (though the tamer's ability to tame the creature is still restricted by the size and CR requirements)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Blasted Crater", + "entries": [ + "The earth is scorched and melted into stone slag around a wide crater. At its centre, some {@b 20 feet} below the crusty surface, sits a large chunk of iridescent metal: irradiated meteoric iron. In its raw, unconverted form, the meteor is enervating; a creature that spends {@b 1 hour} within {@b 30 feet} of the metal must succeed on a {@b {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw} or gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. One inch of lead is enough to shield a creature from this enervating effect.", + "A skilled blacksmith can convert irradiated meteoric iron into a non-enervating alloy. A mundane item crafted with this metal becomes a common magical item; it resists all normal forms of degradation (e.g, acid and rust) and, if it is a weapon, its attacks and damage are magical. Enchanting checks (see Chapter 5) made for an item crafted of this metal have a {@b +5 bonus}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Lost Sphinx: Hill", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, sits, stock-still, on a large rock around a sharp bend in the adventurers' path. His next riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I always fall but never break. I'm often gone when men awake. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "Night. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a {@item potion of hill giant strength}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Abandoned Cave", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles across a small, dry cave, tucked away in a narrow path between low cliffs. Everything in the cave is covered in a thin layer of dust, and the ceiling is covered in soot. There's some crude wooden furniture, and a pile of furs in one corner. A successful {@b {@dc 14} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} reveals a leather sack in a hidden alcove. It contains gold and gems worth {@b 70 times the APL} in gold pieces, and several pamphlets extolling the virtues of the many-headed dragon queen. It's free for the taking, as the cave is clearly long abandoned\u2014though it's possible the original owners may come looking for it some day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Golynn Trader", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across Adelaide (NG female {@race golynn|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} {@creature noble}) riding on the back of a muscular, tame {@creature brown bear}. She is a talkative, elderly trader and she carries an absurdly large, overstuffed pack. Adelaide attempts to sell her wares to the party, which include {@item explorer's pack||explorer's packs}, {@item potion of healing||potions of healing}, hand-carved wooden trinkets, and any uncommon magic items the GM sees fit to include.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Memorable", + "entries": [ + "She initially sells everything at a slightly inflated price; however, if the whole party listens to her verbose, rambling stories about the adventures of her fifteen great-grandkids, she will cut them a deal and sell at normal prices. For a true test of the players' patience and memory, the GM can create a list of fifteen names, recite them all, and, if the players can remember them a couple of minutes later, have Adelaide reward them with a generous discount!" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. The Fast and The Fury of The Small", + "entries": [ + "Stationary on a wide, meandering trail through the hills are two donkey-drawn carts. The right-hand cart is occupied by a pair of playfully bickering {@creature goblin||goblins}\u2014the jovial Glambog (CG male {@creature goblin}) and pedantic Hambog (NG male {@creature goblin})\u2014while the left-hand cart is empty. Glambog silences Hambog as the party approaches and challenges the party to a race down a {@b half-mile-long} stretch of road. If the party accepts, they choose two characters to board the empty cart. To race, one rider makes a Dexterity (land vehicles) check to steer the cart while the other makes a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to spot obstacles. The highest result of the party's checks is contested by the highest result of the goblins' checks. The goblins have {@b Vmod modifiers} to these checks. Repeat this contest three times.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party loses all three contests, their cart crashes and each rider takes {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage; in addition, the goblins demand payment of {@b 15 gp} from the party so they can repair their damaged cart. If the party loses only two contests, they lose the race\u2014to the jeers of Glambog and Hambog\u2014but suffer no other consequences. If the party wins at least two contests, they win the race, and the goblins offer to provide the party a home-cooked meal. If the party accepts, they eat well that day. If the party wins all three contests, the goblins offer to escort them through secret paths on the carts, reducing the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the destination by 1." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Statue Circle", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a circle of seven {@b 15-foot-tall} stone statues of hill dwarves. Each holds both a weapon and a tool for navigation\u2014an astrolabe, compass, map, sandglass, sextant, spyglass, and sundial. The statues are old and weathered, and look as if they've been there for a very long time. In the centre of the circle is a large marble plinth, littered with carvings of constellations, and the following message written in {@language Dwarvish}:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Rest, weary traveller, and let the spirits of the Great Wayfinders guide you." + ] + }, + "If the party takes a short or long rest within the circle, the next Tracking check is made with {@b advantage}. If the party takes a long rest within the circle, they are visited by the avatar of the hunt during their dreams or meditations. The avatar answers one question per adventurer, and always answers truthfully, though it isn't necessarily omniscient. The avatar knows the biome and the creatures that inhabit it well." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Hill Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Hill Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Giant Gourmand" + ], + [ + "3", + "The Hills are Alive..." + ], + [ + "4", + "Death from Above" + ], + [ + "5", + "Golemancer's Battlefield" + ], + [ + "6", + "Gaia's Teeth: Hill" + ], + [ + "7", + "Gaudy Horror" + ], + [ + "8", + "Baron Bodrum's Deadly Demolition" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Giant Gourmand", + "entries": [ + "Rem Bighorn (CN male giant) is a snooty, recently-exiled giant. A self-proclaimed freelance food critic, his current conundrum involves something his Gramma Gorb used to say: \"Littlings make the best food.\" But she never specified whether she meant as chefs or as ingredients. He's hoping the party can settle the issue for him.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "Rem wants the party to make him a magical meal: bloody gazpacho (see page 143). He already has the recipe, ingredients, and a makeshift workstation. Party members must make a combined skill check, Dexterity (cook's utensils) and Constitution ({@skill Perception}). The DC for the combined check equals {@b twice the VDC}. However, if the result of either check is 9 or lower, the challenge is failed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the challenge is failed, Rem assumes his Gramma meant \"as ingredients\" and tries to test out that theory on the party by trying to eat them. If the challenge is passed, he rewards the party with perfectly preserved magical components: beast flesh, aberration brain, and undead bone. He can also be bargained with\u2014if the party has a connection with a chef or restaurant that might accept him as a proper critic, he'll be overjoyed and indebted to them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature ogre}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature ogre}, 1 {@creature wolf}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature ettin}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature hill giant}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. The Hills are Alive...", + "entries": [ + "The sound of lutes, pipes, and beautiful singing echos through the hills, getting louder no matter which way the party turns. Inescapably reeled in, the party finds a group of fey and other creatures\u2014{@creature centaur||centaurs}, {@creature harpy||harpies}, {@creature troll||trolls}, and even massive fey cobra\u2014singing, playing music, and dancing around a large, purple bonfire. The fey invite the party to dance... but there is a sinister edge to some of their smiles that suggests they won't take no for an answer.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party chooses to join in the dance or are defeated in combat, they awaken {@dice 2d6} days later in an empty field with two levels of {@condition exhaustion}. Otherwise, defeating all the aggressive fey causes the rest to scatter, leaving nothing but soot and incense behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Fey cobras use the {@creature spirit naga} statistics but have the fey type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature harpy}, 1 {@creature sprite}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature satyr||satyrs}, 3 {@creature sprite||sprites}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 1 {@creature harpy}, 1 {@creature sprite}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature centaur}, 1 {@creature green hag}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature centaur||centaurs}, 2 {@creature green hag||green hags}, 1 {@creature harpy}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 3 {@creature satyr||satyrs}, 1 {@creature troll}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature centaur}, 2 {@creature troll||trolls}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature spirit naga||fey cobra{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature green hag||green hags}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature spirit naga||fey cobras{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature spirit naga||fey cobra{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature green hag||green hags}, 1 {@creature troll}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Death from Above", + "entries": [ + "The party's travels through the foothills lead them past Dead Goat Falls: a beautiful waterfall that flows from a mountain spring high above. Its name comes from the tendency of flying predators to attack the giant goats and other creatures drinking from the upper spring, throwing them over the edge of the {@b 300-foot-high} falls and descending to feast on the remains. One such unlucky animal (or several of them at higher levels) meets this fate as the party passes, its corpse exploding in a bloody puddle some {@b 20 feet} from where they stand. A screech from above suggests that the hunters are following their prey!", + "Roll initiative; the predators move into view on initiative count 0 of the first round of combat. Each creature that hasn't succeeded on a {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check} to hide from the predators becomes the predators' new quarry. If each party member succeeds, they can avoid combat by silently waiting {@dice 1d4} hours for the predatory birds to finish eating and move on.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature blood hawk||blood hawks}, 2 {@creature swarm of ravens}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature giant owl||giant owls}, 1 {@creature giant vulture}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature giant owl||giant owls}, 1 {@creature griffon}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature blood hawk||blood hawks}, 4 {@creature giant vulture||giant vultures}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "3 {@creature griffon||griffons}, 2 {@creature manticore||manticores}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature griffon||griffons}, 1 {@creature wyvern}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature manticore||manticores}, 1 {@creature wyvern}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 2 {@creature giant vulture||giant vultures}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature manticore||manticores}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "6 {@creature giant vulture||giant vultures}, 1 {@creature roc}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "6 {@creature griffon||griffons}, 1 {@creature roc}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "6 {@creature manticore||manticores}, 1 {@creature roc}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature chimera}, 2 {@creature roc||rocs}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature roc||rocs}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 2 {@creature roc||rocs}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Golemancer's Battlefield", + "entries": [ + "Strewn across cratered hills are metal limbs and humanoid silhouettes, broken and dormant constructs that once served as the foot soldiers of two powerful golemancers. A smooth, glass-like crater atop a hill marks the point where the conflict's loser met their end. The groan of metal is constant, and some of the constructs seem to shift positions when the party isn't looking.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "The battlefield is a {@b 300-foot-wide} choke point between two ravines. Circumventing the area adds 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the party's destination. Crossing the battlefield without alerting the golems is tricky; each creature that attempts this must make a {@b VDC + 3 Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check}. On a failure, some of the remaining the constructs come alive to continue their battle, seeing the intruders as new enemies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Many of the constructs have valuable platinum plating. For each minute a creature spends salvaging, they acquire scrap metal worth the {@b APL in platinum pieces}. At the start of each minute, a salvaging creature must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check} or wake the dormant constructs. This DC increases by 1 for each minute that passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All creatures are mechanical automatons with the construct type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature animated armor}, 1 {@creature flying sword}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature flying sword}, 1 {@creature gargoyle}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature flying sword||flying swords}, 1 {@creature gargoyle}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature flesh golem}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature flesh golem}, 1 {@creature flying sword}, 1 {@creature gargoyle}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature animated armor||animated armors}, 2 {@creature gargoyle||gargoyles{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature gorgon}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature gargoyle||gargoyles{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature shield guardian}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 1 {@creature flesh golem}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature flesh golem}, 2 {@creature gorgon||gorgons{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature gargoyle||gargoyles{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature shield guardian||shield guardians}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature gorgon||gorgons{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature shield guardian}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 2 {@creature flesh golem||flesh golems}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 2 {@creature shield guardian||shield guardians}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 2 {@creature gorgon||gorgons{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature shield guardian||shield guardians}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature flesh golem}, 1 {@creature iron golem}, 1 {@creature shield guardian}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 1 {@creature iron golem}, 1 {@creature shield guardian}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature clay golem||clay golems}, 1 {@creature flesh golem}, 1 {@creature iron golem}, 2 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}, 3 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "4 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Gaia's Teeth: Hill", + "entries": [ + "In the hills, Gaia's Teeth like to tame creatures that burrow or fly, so their prey has no escape. They gladly let the party pass if offered a tithe equal to {@b 20 times the APL} in gold pieces, and flee if half their number are killed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ambush", + "entries": [ + "The bandits have arranged an ambush and readied their nets. When the ambush is sprung, each bandit uses its reaction to throw a {@item net}; party members targeted by the bandits must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or suffer the effects of being hit by a {@item net}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "3 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 1 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature thug||thugs}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 2 {@creature druid||druids}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature druid||druids}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 2 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sorcerers}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}, 1 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature wyvern}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature bulette}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 3 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 3 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sorcerers}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 1 {@creature bulette}, 1 {@creature roc}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 1 {@creature purple worm}, 2 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|sorcerers}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "4 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 4 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 1 {@creature purple worm}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "3 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 1 {@creature purple worm}, 2 {@creature roc||rocs}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}, 3 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 3 {@creature wyvern||wyverns}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}, 2 {@creature roc||rocs}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Gaudy Horror", + "entries": [ + "The party hears the sound of rattling chains and clanking machinery. Peering over the crest of a hill, they see something horrifying: a procession of chained hill dwarves being ushered towards a large contraption topped with a steaming vat. Any dwarf that reaches the machine is immediately covered in a torrent of molten gold, preserved as a gleaming statue with a permanent expression of agony. Overseeing the process is Skellakrim (CE female {@creature red dragon}), an imperious and somewhat eccentric dragon who considers herself an \"artiste\".", + "If any of Skellakrim's minions outlive her, they surrender and claim they were only obeying her out of fear for their own lives. The statues and vat of molten gold has a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 1000 times the APL}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 2 {@creature mage||mages}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 3 {@creature mage||mages}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "5 {@creature mage||mages}, 1 {@creature young red dragon}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 3 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 2 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 2 {@creature mage||mages}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 3 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 3 {@creature mage||mages}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature adult red dragon}, 4 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 4 {@creature mage||mages}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature ancient red dragon}, 3 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature ancient red dragon}, 2 {@creature kobold mech|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|kobold mechs}, 2 {@creature mage||mages}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Baron Bodrum's Deadly Demolition", + "entries": [ + "The ground rumbles, and shouts can be heard on the wind. A crowd of cyclopian protesters has surrounded the entrance to their home\u2014 a large village of networked tunnels carved through interconnected hills. Facing them are the smug siblings Sid and Sara Silverton (LE elf {@creature archmage||archmages}), accompanied by a small horde of mind-controlled monsters. Treat the mind control as the {@spell dominate monster} spell with no concentration required. According to the siblings, a leyline running through this area means it's the site of Baron Bodrum's newest factory, and they'll be levelling it whether the cyclopians move or not.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The controlled monsters panic and flee if the mind-control is broken. In the aftermath, the Bodrum legal team disavows the work of the Silvertons, saying they acted alone, and the company wouldn't have chosen that site if they knew people lived there. This is probably a lie." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 3 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 3 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 4 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 4 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 5 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 5 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 6 {@creature bulette||bulettes}, 6 {@creature gorgon||gorgons}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Jungle", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Jungle.webp" + }, + "title": "Jungle" + }, + "Warm and humid, jungles are a menagerie of undiscovered flora and fauna, drawing researchers and adventures alike.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Jungle Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Jungle Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The Jungle Nook" + ], + [ + "2", + "Tropical Triathlon" + ], + [ + "3", + "Dead Beat" + ], + [ + "4", + "Lost Sphinx: Jungle" + ], + [ + "5", + "Hanging in the Balance" + ], + [ + "6", + "Pit of Despair" + ], + [ + "7", + "Jungle Fever Dream" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Price of Greed" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. The Jungle Nook", + "entries": [ + "The party finds an old druidic grotto that has long been abandoned and left to ruin. It is now overgrown with thick, thorny brambles and populated by distrustful, territorial animals. Any magically-inclined character detects that the grotto's primal connection to nature persists, but that the shrine is in need of restoration.", + "In order to restore it, the party must succeed on three {@b VDC ability checks} to respectfully trim the plants, pacify the animals, and beseech the forces of nature for aid. The ability and skill used for the check depends on what the player describes, but might typically be Intelligence ({@skill Nature}), Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}), and Charisma ({@skill Performance} or {@skill Religion}). These checks can be done in any order.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the grotto is successfully restored, creatures are invigorated by resting there. A creature that spends a short or long rest in the grotto gains temporary hit points equal to one-half its maximum number of Hit Dice (short rest) or its maximum number of Hit Dice (long rest). A single failure on any check causes the primal connection to be severed for good." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Tropical Triathlon", + "entries": [ + "The party is challenged to a race through the jungle by the competitive Thar Zen (CG male human {@class monk}), a hermit who lives in the wilderness. He promises one {@item potion of speed} as a reward if at least one of the party members wins the contest.", + "The race consists of three portions, each requiring each racer to make an ability check. If a party member rolls higher than Thar on at least two of those three ability checks, they finish the race ahead of him and win the race. The portions are, in this order: a dash along the crowded jungle floor, which requires a {@b VDC+3 Dexterity ({@skill Athletics}) check}; swinging from jungle vines and jumping from tree branch to tree branch, which requires a {@b VDC+3 Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check}; and swimming across a river with a strong current, which requires a {@b VDC+3 Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check}. Each portion lasts approximately {@b 1 minute}.", + "In addition, a racer must succeed on a {@b {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw} at the end of each portion or suffer {@b disadvantage} on all ability checks for the next {@b 10 minutes}. Thar automatically succeeds on these saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Dead Beat", + "entries": [ + "A path paved with stone slabs leads the party several hundred feet through the jungle to a small clearing, at the centre of which stands a raised dais supporting three large drums. A successful {@b {@dc 10} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} reveals them to have been crafted from humanoid bones and skin. A creature that succeeds on a {@b {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check} spots a pattern on the stone slabs along the path, partially hidden by vegetation\u2014a musical score.", + "A creature that spends {@b 1 minute} trying to read and play the music on the drums can make a {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Performance}) check}. A creature with proficiency in any musical instrument has {@b advantage} on this check, and if a creature has proficiency in a percussive instrument, it automatically succeeds on the check. On a success, the creature correctly plays the piece and the sombre music causes an undead creature with a CR equal to half the drummer's proficiency bonus (GM's choice) to emerge from the ground. This undead is friendly to the drummer and obeys their commands, as per the {@spell animate dead} spell, with no time limit. On a failure, each creature within {@b 30 feet} of the drums that can hear them takes {@b Vdam} necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Lost Sphinx: Jungle", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, bursts from the mouth of an enormous venus fly trap. Their next riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I am black of eye and bright of hair. My lifegiving lord flies with sumptuous flare; so across the sky do I dutifully stare. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "A sunflower. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a {@i scroll of speak with plants}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Hanging in the Balance", + "entries": [ + "The party hears a calm, polite request for assistance during their trek through the jungle. This call comes from the distinguished Professor Reginald Hinklebottom (NG male dwarf {@creature scout}), a member of the League of Exploratory Gentlefolk who has found himself in a spot of trouble. Hinklebottom is currently {@condition restrained} in vines, hanging some {@b 20 feet} above a river. A successful {@b {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check} allows a creature to notice that the river is swarming with dozens of crocodiles, while a result of 15 or higher identifies a colony of deadly fire ants climbing up the tree towards the professor.", + "A creature within reach of Hinklebottom can use its action to make a {@b VDC Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check}, freeing him from the vines on a success. If the party doesn't rescue Hinklebottom from the vines within four rounds, Hinklebottom succumbs to the fire ants' deadly venom. If the party severs the vines without otherwise securing Hinklebottom, he falls into the water and is eaten by crocodiles on initiative count 0 of the following round. If the party manages to scare off the crocodiles, such as with a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check}, falling into the water harms only his ego.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If saved, the grateful dwarf provides the party with gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL} and shares his knowledge of the jungle, giving them {@b advantage} on their next Tracking check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Pit of Despair", + "entries": [ + "In the depths of the wilderness, the party finds a large pit of heated, bubbling tar. Next to the pool sits a despondent Dr. June Manji (N female half-elf {@creature noble}), a member of the League of Exploratory Gentlefolk. Dr. Manji was collecting a sample of tar when a passing animal startled her and she dropped her satchel full of priceless relics into the pool. She seeks assistance in retrieving her belongings.", + "The pool is {@b 30 feet} deep and is difficult terrain due to the viscosity of the tar, which also heavily obscures the contents of the pool. A creature that chooses not to 'tread water' while in the tar sinks {@b 10 feet} at the end of each of its turns. Furthermore, whenever a creature enters the tar for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there, it takes {@damage 1d6} fire damage. A creature that reaches the bottom can use its action to search for the satchel, attempting a {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check}. On a success, the creature recovers the relics, and if they can get them to Dr. Manji, she rewards the party with a {@creature tinytar|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Jungle Fever Dream", + "entries": [ + "The party finds strange, colourful flowers\u2014Oyohuisca pyrexia\u2014with an intoxicatingly sweet scent. A successful {@b {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check} reveals that consuming the flowers imparts a powerful hallucinatory effect, a prophetic dream-state from which an individual can emerge with new insights.", + "A creature that eats a flower is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 hour}. While {@condition poisoned} in this way, the creature experiences vivid hallucinations featuring elements of its past: its loved ones, its enemies, and physical manifestations of its personal struggles and flaws. At the end of every {@b 10 minutes}, the creature makes a randomly determined {@b VDC ability check} to overcome a hallucinatory obstacle (GM's discretion). A creature that fails 3 of these checks is no longer {@condition poisoned}, and its fever dream ends inconclusively. If the {@condition poisoned} condition wears off naturally (after 6 checks), the creature reaches an epiphany at the end and gains inspiration." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Price of Greed", + "entries": [ + "The party finds the ruins of an ancient temple, overgrown with moss and jungle vines. At the centre of this structure, a shining golden idol rests atop a derelict altar. The crumbling walls around it are covered in faded pictograms. Removing the idol from its altar causes the idol to crumble to dust, cursing each creature in the temple for the next {@b 24 hours}. While cursed in this way, a creature has a {@b -1 penalty} on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws.", + "The pictograms on the walls can be deciphered with a successful {@b {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation} or {@skill History}) check}. The {@spell comprehend languages} spell, or similar effect, reveals the meaning of the few fully intact glyphs, granting {@b advantage} on this check. Once translated, these pictograms reveal a brief ritualistic dance that can be performed before the idol. Each creature that performs the dance must make a {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Performance}) check}. On a success, a creature becomes blessed, as per the {@spell bless} spell, for {@b 24 hours}. Success or failure, attempting the dance more than once within {@b 24 hours} has no effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Jungle Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Jungle Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "No Swarm, No Foul" + ], + [ + "3", + "On the Prowl" + ], + [ + "4", + "Natural Am-Bush" + ], + [ + "5", + "Elemental Turm-Oil" + ], + [ + "6", + "Gaia's Teeth: Jungle" + ], + [ + "7", + "Rumble in the Jungle" + ], + [ + "8", + "Lich Slapped" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. No Swarm, No Foul", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across an unconventional battlefield. High in the canopy, the remains of enormous hives cling to the trees, their paper shreds littering the ground alongside the corpses of giant insects. The jungle floor is a mess of hastily excavated holes and mounds of loose earth, making the area difficult terrain. Two rival colonies of insects clashed here, and the survivors now emerge to defend their territory. They fight to the death.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party is defeated, they wake up the next day, each with one level of {@condition exhaustion}, trapped in an insects' hive. If they were defeated by {@creature giant wasp||giant wasps}, they are bound by a waxy substance in a half-destroyed paper hive, dozens of feet above the ground. If they were defeated by {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, they are trapped in an underground burrow. Whichever the case, they must escape before the insects return for their meal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature giant wasp}, 1 {@creature swarm of wasps}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature giant wasp||giant wasps}, 1 {@creature swarm of wasps}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature ankheg||ankhegs}, 1 {@creature swarm of beetles}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. On the Prowl", + "entries": [ + "Felines in the area, such as {@creature panther||panthers}, {@creature tiger||tigers}, or dire tigers ({@creature sabre-toothed tiger||sabre-toothed tigers}), have been venturing outside of their usual territories and acting increasingly aggressive. This is due to the influence of a group of {@creature weretiger||weretigers}, who are manipulating the beasts to relentlessly hunt in order to satiate the weretigers' voracious appetites. The party is found by one such hunting party. Each beast runs away when reduced to one-third of its hit points or fewer. If the enemy composition includes any {@creature weretiger||weretigers} or fiendcats, the beasts instead fight to the death while these individuals still remain.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party is defeated, they are either eaten on the spot or dragged to the lair of the felines' masters as a live meal. If they put up an impressive enough fight, the {@creature weretiger||weretigers} may see fit to try to curse them with weretiger lycanthropy instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Dire tigers use the {@creature sabre-toothed tiger} statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature panther}, 1 {@creature tiger}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature panther||panthers}, 1 {@creature tiger}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tiger{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature panther||panthers}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tiger{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tiger||tigers}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tigers{@sup σ}}, 5 {@creature tiger||tigers}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "4 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tigers{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature weretiger}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tigers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tiger||tigers}, 2 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tigers{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature sabre-toothed tiger||dire tigers{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature swarm of fiendcats|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature swarm of fiendcats|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature weretiger||weretigers}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Natural Am-Bush", + "entries": [ + "A group of crazed druids have started creating plant monsters to combat the creep of civilization and prevent other humanoids from invading their home. This encounter begins when the party walks into one such ambush location. Each creature in the party must succeed on a {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check} or be {@condition surprised}. When the ambush is unleashed, the jungle suddenly comes to life with angry vines, swinging branches, and the creaking of wood as trees uproot themselves from the ground and attack. All plant creatures fight to the death, while the druids flee when reduced to one-third of their hit points.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature awakened shrub}, 1 {@creature awakened tree}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature awakened tree}, 1 {@creature dryad}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature awakened shrub||awakened shrubs}, 3 {@creature awakened tree||awakened trees}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature awakened tree}, 1 {@creature druid}, 1 {@creature dryad}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "3 {@creature awakened tree||awakened trees}, 2 {@creature druid||druids}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids}, 4 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids}, 2 {@creature dryad||dryads}, 2 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids}, 1 {@creature treant}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature druid||druids}, 2 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}, 1 {@creature treant}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature druid||druids}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}, 2 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 2 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}, 2 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 3 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}, 2 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 1 {@creature shambling mound}, 3 {@creature treant||treants}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature shambling mound||shambling mounds}, 3 {@creature treant||treants}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Elemental Turm-Oil", + "entries": [ + "During an attempt to extract ancient fossils from a deposit of tar, the League of Exploratory Gentlefolk inadvertently disturbed the primal elemental forces of the jungle, which did not take kindly to trespassers looking to extract the land's natural resources. The party comes across one of the League's encampments, which is being razed to the ground by vengeful tar elementals. These creatures attack on sight and fight to the death, too enraged to be reasoned with.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Tar oozes use the {@creature gray ooze} statistics and have the mini tar elemental's Flammable, Oil Form, and Water Form traits (see page 588)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature gray ooze||tar oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature gray ooze||tar oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature gray ooze||tar oozes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mini tar elementals}, 2 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarchaeologists}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mini tar elementals}, 1 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature mini tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mini tar elementals}, 2 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tarchaeologist|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}, 1 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 2 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "3 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}, 2 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}, 4 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 3 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}, 3 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 4 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}, 2 {@creature tar elemental|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tar elementals}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature possessed mining suit|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|possessed mining suits}, 5 {@creature tarannosaurus rex|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tarannosaurus rex}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Gaia's Teeth: Jungle", + "entries": [ + "Gaia's Teeth make a practice of ambushing adventurers as they emerge from the treasure-laden temples of the deep jungle. One such hunting group attacks the party from hidden locations, riding on the backs of ferocious reptilian beasts (dinosaurs), surprising creatures with a passive {@skill Perception} score lower than the {@b VDC}. If the party tries to parlay, the bandits gladly take a gold tithe, a minimum of {@b 20 times the APL} in gold pieces.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 1 {@creature tiger}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 4 {@creature tiger||tigers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature druid}, 1 {@creature manticore}, 3 {@creature tiger||tigers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 4 {@creature tiger||tigers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature manticore||manticores}, 1 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature manticore||manticores}, 1 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}, 1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature giant ape}, 2 {@creature ranger||rangers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}, 1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature giant ape}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 1 {@creature triceratops}, 1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature giant ape||giant apes}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature ranger|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|rangers}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 3 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 1 {@creature giant ape}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 3 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 3 {@creature giant ape||giant apes}, 3 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Rumble in the Jungle", + "entries": [ + "After many months of searching, a cabal of outlaw mages has finally uncovered the ruins of an ancient city in the jungle, where magical constructs keep silent watch over the remnants of their long-passed civilization. Working their devious spells, these mages have awakened and seized control of those constructs, which they plan to form into an unstoppable army. The party interrupts some of the mages in the process of activating golems. Wanting no witnesses to their schemes, the mages order the golems to attack. The mages flee if they are reduced to one-third of their hit points or fewer, leaving the constructs, which never flee, to fight on.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The mages aren't keen on keeping any survivors, and the most likely outcome is that the party is killed if they fall in combat. However, the mages may offer to let any arcane spellcasters live if they join the mages' ranks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 2 {@creature mage||mages}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature mage||mages}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature mage}, 2 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 2 {@creature mage||mages}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 2 {@creature clay golem||clay golems}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 2 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 1 {@creature iron golem}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 3 {@creature stone golem||stone golems}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 2 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature archmage||archmages}, 2 {@creature iron golem||iron golems}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Lich Slapped", + "entries": [ + "A newly-formed {@creature lich} has chosen the dense, impenetrable jungle to begin amassing its undead army. To this end, it has been desecrating the sacred resting places of ancient warriors, raising them as servants, and using their body parts to create gruesome golems. The party comes across the {@creature lich}, in the company of its playthings, waiting for the latest sarcophagus to be unearthed. The {@creature lich} immediately attacks, eager to turn a handful of powerful adventurers into its undead generals.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature lich} has dealt with adventurers before. It expects no mercy and offers none in return. The only possible outcome if the party falls in battle is death, followed by resurrection as undead servants for eternity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Death golems use the {@creature flesh golem} statistics but have the undead type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature lich}, 1 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature lich}, 2 {@creature mummy||mummies}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature flesh golem||death golems{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature lich}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature lich}, 3 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mummified immortals}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Mountain", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Mountain.webp" + }, + "title": "Mountain" + }, + "The towering heights of the world\u2014snowy peaks that pierce the sky, sheer cliff faces, and so, so many opportunities for fall damage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Mountain Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Mountain Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Love is in the Air" + ], + [ + "2", + "Relaxation Taxation" + ], + [ + "3", + "Sterling Conversation" + ], + [ + "4", + "Airship Down" + ], + [ + "5", + "Lost Sphinx: Mountains" + ], + [ + "6", + "One with the Peaks" + ], + [ + "7", + "Leap of Faith" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Good Shepherd" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Love is in the Air", + "entries": [ + "Drawn by a mournful song that echoes through the mountains, the party finds the shy Nymia (CN female {@creature harpy}), who tells them of her predicament. For weeks, she has been using her beautiful voice to court a local dwarf at a distance, keeping herself hidden. Recently, they have agreed to meet for the first time, but she fears that she may be too off-putting and ruin her chances.", + "The party can help her prepare for her date with a variety of {@b VDC ability checks} of their choice. For example, a Charisma (disguise kit) check can be made to touch up her appearance a little, and an Intelligence (alchemist's tools or herbalism kit) check allows a creature to mix some flowers into a pleasing fragrance. But beauty is not just skin deep\u2014Nymia's confidence can be boosted with a successful Charisma ({@skill Deception} or {@skill Persuasion}) check, and a successful Intelligence ({@skill History}) check can teach her of dwarven culture and etiquette. The party can attempt as many checks as they wish, as long as they make sense, but once a skill or tool proficiency has been used, it can't be used again, regardless of the result.", + "After all the checks are made, the harpy flies off to her date. If the party succeeded on at least three of those checks, she tracks them down the next day to thank them for making her date a success and reward them with a {@i scroll of seeming}, which she says she won't need after all." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Relaxation Taxation", + "entries": [ + "The splashing of water and fog of hot steam gives early indicators of an inviting hot spring. The spring possesses magical restorative powers and is watched over by a band of impish {@creature sprite||sprites} who let others use it only if they first complete a series of nonsensical tasks for the sprites' amusement. If they want to use the spring, each party member is randomly assigned a task, which requires them to make a {@b VDC ability check}. The tasks and associated checks are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Love Me!", + "entries": [ + "A Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check to make a convincing declaration of undying love to one of the sprites." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Play Time", + "entries": [ + "A Dexterity or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check to tire out the sprites' rowdy pet weasel and lull it to sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Foot Race", + "entries": [ + "A Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to race a sprite around the hot spring on all fours, in the bridge position." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Family Tree", + "entries": [ + "An Intelligence ({@skill History}) check to listen, remember, and recite some of the sprites' forebears." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the party has more than four members, repeat the tasks or make up your own! If at least half the party (rounded down) succeeds on their checks, everyone is allowed to use the spring. A creature that soaks in the spring for {@b 1 hour} gains the benefits of the {@spell greater restoration} spell. A creature can gain this benefit no more than once every {@b 7 days}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Permission Denied", + "entries": [ + "If the party is aggressive or tries to use the spring without permission, the sprites curse the spring and flee. The waters lose all beneficial properties, and a creature that uses them is cursed instead. A creature cursed in this way forgets one word (GM's choice) whenever it finishes a long rest. It forgets the word across all languages and can't relearn it until the curse is removed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Sterling Conversation", + "entries": [ + "During their journey across the mountains, the party is approached by the inquisitive Pratassilivo (LG male {@creature adult silver dragon}) who invites them to accompany him to his lair for tea. Years of solitude have left him longing for conversation.", + "If the party accepts, they are led to a nearby, cosy cavern, and served hot tea and buttery biscuits. Over the course of {@b 1 hour}, Pratassilivo engages each party member on an intellectual topic with the aim of being mentally stimulated. Each party member must make an Intelligence check using a skill or tool of their choice. A successful {@b {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check} made at any point during the interaction reveals these preferences: Prata is particularly fond of discussing the local flora and fauna and can't stand the gods; Intelligence ({@skill Animal Handling} or {@skill Nature}) checks are made with {@b advantage} and Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) checks are made with {@b disadvantage}.", + "If at least half of the party members (rounded down) succeed on their checks, the dragon thanks them for an excellent time and awards them some special tea he brewed himself: two {@item potion of cold resistance||potions of cold resistance}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Airship Down", + "entries": [ + "The party member with the highest passive {@skill Perception} score discovers a piece of wooden debris hidden among the rocks\u2014part of a trail that can be easily followed to the wreck of an airship that crashed in the mountains (note: if your setting doesn't have airships, replace this with a lost caravan). The only sign of the passengers are a few gnawed corpses with nothing of use. A successful {@b {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check} reveals the corpses, and thus the wreck, to be around four weeks old.", + "A successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check} made to search the crash site allows the party to find a few things: gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL}, five days of dried rations, and the trail of several humanoids leaving the area. If the party follows the trail, they can do so with a {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check}. On a failed check, they waste time going around in circles and add 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach their destination. On a success, they arrive at a cavern in the mountains, where the bodies of five individuals can be found. One of them, a wizard, seems to have drained herself of magic completely in an ultimately fruitless attempt to keep the others alive. Her spellbook can be retrieved, and contains all the spells in the {@creature mage} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Lost Sphinx: Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, burrows up from the grassy soil in a plume of dirt. Her third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I am often held, but rarely touched. I can be tied, but never trapped. I can be sharp, but am always soft. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "A tongue. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a {@item philter of love}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. One with the Peaks", + "entries": [ + "Sitting on a cold rock outside a humble cave system is the serene Vanna Nyr (N female half-elf {@class monk}). She is about to start a meditation session and, with a smile, invites the party to join her. She advises that the veil between planes is thinner on this mountain and, through deep meditation, it's sometimes possible to contact entities of great power and knowledge.", + "A successful meditation session requires a creature to sit perfectly still in concentration for {@b 3 hours}. At the end of each hour, the creature must make one of the following {@b VDC ability checks}: a Constitution check to endure the harsh winds while staying focused; a Wisdom check to immerse itself in meditation; or a Charisma check to call out to other planes. A creature can't succeed on the same check more than once.", + "If a creature succeeds on at least two of the checks, then at the conclusion of the {@b 3 hours}, it can immediately ask a single question, as per the {@spell commune} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Leap of Faith", + "entries": [ + "The party finds a strange sight as they make their way through the mountains: a {@b 10-foot-radius} hole in the ground next to a cowbell hung on a crude wooden sign, which reads: \"Pryze in ole, but onlee if you mayk sueet jump! Rynge bel furst.\" Peeking down the hole reveals a vertical shaft that drops for at least {@b 60 feet}. A layer of thick mist heavily obscures anything beyond that.", + "The shaft is actually {@b 100 feet} deep and ends in a deep pool of water, making the jump relatively safe. Standing in a small cavern right beside the pool are three bored {@creature kobold||kobolds}, each one carrying a set of wooden planks with numbers crudely painted on them, which they hold above their heads to grade the performance of any jumpers. If a creature jumps in the hole, it can make a Dexterity ({@skill Performance}) check to pull off an impressive manoeuvre, but on a result of 7 or less, it takes {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage from a bad landing. A creature that tries to dive head first makes this check with {@b advantage} and takes twice as much damage on a result of 7 or less. If the bell isn't rung before the dive, they get a score of 0.", + "The creature with the best performance wins the competition, and the kobolds award it with a single gold coin attached to a piece of string; a gold medal! Though unimpressive in appearance, it holds a clever enchantment: the first time the medal is put around a creature's neck, that creature can cast the {@spell jump} spell at will. Each time the spell is cast in this manner, there's a {@b 20% chance} the enchantment malfunctions and the medal loses its magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Good Shepherd", + "entries": [ + "On one of the many narrow paths winding up the mountains, the party meets a kindly old dwarf looking after his herd of goats. The dwarf introduces himself as Dungren, and asks the party for help in retrieving one of his goats, Sweetpea, which has wandered off. He promises what little aid he can give in return. A successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check} reveals there is more to this dwarf than meets the eye, and he is testing the party in some way. In truth, he is the humble Cazriel (LG male {@creature deva}), an angel in disguise who has genuinely lost his goat, but also wants to see how far the party goes to assist a complete stranger with a mundane task.", + "A successful {@b {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check} allows the party to find Sweetpea some distance away, halfway up a practically vertical cliffside, {@b 60 feet} above the ground. A successful {@b VDC Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check} is necessary to climb up the incline and reach the goat. At this point, the stubborn goat can be convinced to climb down on her own with a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check}, or simply be carried. Another {@b VDC Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check} is necessary to climb down safely, and is made with {@b disadvantage} if the creature is carrying Sweetpea.", + "Cazriel is immensely grateful to see Sweetpea return, and keeps true to his promise, very literally: as a reward, he casts {@spell aid} at 4th level on each party member, the benefits of which last {@b 7 days}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Mountain Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Mountain Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "The Birds" + ], + [ + "3", + "Giant Conflict: Stone Squadron" + ], + [ + "4", + "Giant Conflict: Fire Force" + ], + [ + "5", + "Draconic Perfection" + ], + [ + "6", + "Divine Punishment" + ], + [ + "7", + "Giant Conflict: Cloud Commandos" + ], + [ + "8", + "Giant Conflict: Storm Strike Team" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. The Birds", + "entries": [ + "The party is suddenly assaulted by a flock of assorted birds that fight to the death. A strange disease has caused these avian creatures to become irrationally aggressive and void of self-preservation instincts.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "A creature that takes damage from the birds that reduces it to below half of its hit points must succeed on a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} or contract a strain of the disease. When a creature diseased in this way can see a hostile creature and attempts to take an action other than the Attack action, it must succeed on a {@b VDC Wisdom saving throw} or be compelled to attack the nearest target instead. A diseased creature makes a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} whenever it finishes a long rest. 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Giant Conflict: Fire Force", + "entries": [ + "A raiding band loyal to the fire giants finds the party and eagerly engages them in combat, seeing it as an opportunity for an easy victory. Other creatures are usually conscripted by the fire giants against their will; if no fire giants remain in the encounter, the enemies flee when half their number falls.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "If the players manage to summon some sort of rainstorm (for example, by using a {@item decanter of endless water}, the {@spell sleet storm} spell, or the {@spell control weather} spell), the aggressors become demoralised and disengage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Killing the party would be a waste of resources. 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Draconic Perfection", + "entries": [ + "An insidious draconic cult performs insane experiments in its remote mountain hideout. Through biomantic magic and ritualistic practices, these cultists seek to enhance themselves and other creatures with the power of dragons. So far, their work has yielded results in the form of half-dragons, chimeras, and mutants (see Composition, below). A red dragon has taken the burgeoning cult under its wing, promising power in exchange for their servitude. A group of these cultists and their creations are searching for new test subjects and attack immediately. All creatures fight to the death except for the red dragon, who is smart enough to retreat if reduced to one-third of its hit points or fewer.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Should the party be defeated, they are dragged to the cultists' lair to be used in their experiments. If they put up an impressive fight or manage to otherwise impress the red dragon, however, they may be offered a chance to join the cult, acting as muscle to gather more subjects. On accepting the offer, each adventurer is magically branded with a mark that can't be removed by any means short of a {@spell wish} spell. While branded in this way, it is hard for an adventurer to desert the cult; the adventurer automatically fails its saving throw against the {@spell scrying} spell cast on them by members of the cult." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Horned mutants use the {@creature horned devil} stat block, tailwhip mutants use the {@creature chain devil} stat block (reflavour the chains as tails and remove the Animate Chains action), and winged mutants use the {@creature erinyes} stat block. 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Divine Punishment", + "entries": [ + "The clouds above the adventurers part and a host of celestials descend with impassioned anger. Tasked with hunting down and punishing a group of evil adventurers, these overzealous avengers have mistaken the party for their marks and attack with righteous fury, giving the party no time to explain. The celestials fight to incapacitate, not kill.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "A creature can use its action to behave in a non-threatening manner and ask for parlay. The creature must make a {@b VDC + 10 Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check}. On a success, the celestials cease attacking and a further {@b VDC ability check} of the GM's choice can be made to inform the celestials of their error. 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Giant Conflict: Cloud Commandos", + "entries": [ + "To improve their chances during the Great Giant War, the local cloud giants have struck an alliance with a clan of oni. They favour trickery and guerilla tactics, striking quickly and retreating back to safety before their enemies even realise what has happened. 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Giant Conflict: Storm Strike Team", + "entries": [ + "Storm giants don't often congregate in large numbers or command vast armies. Rather, their sheer might allows them to fight just as effectively in small groups. Having received omens that the party might aid other giants in this war, wittingly or not, a small strike team has been dispatched to scour the mountains for these meddling adventurers and ensure that they can't interfere in the affairs of giantkind.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "If a party member succeeds on a {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check}, the storm giants make the party an offer: if the party brings them the head of Ciria Stratus, captain of a nearby cloud giant raiding team, the storm giants will regard them as allies. Finding the cloud giants requires 1 Tracking check; if the check is successful, the party gets the drop on the cloud giants, potentially surprising them. On a failure, the cloud giants ambush the party, surprising them. Consult hostile encounter #7 - Giant Conflict: Cloud Commandos in this section for the encounter composition. 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Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "A skeleton appears to be half-submerged in the ground. It is actually in a patch of quicksand that can be identified with a successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check}. A creature that steps on the quicksand must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or begin sinking. At the end of its third turn of sinking, a creature becomes fully submerged and can no longer breathe. A creature can use its action to make a {@b {@dc 15} Strength check} to pull out a creature within its reach that has fallen in. If the skeleton is pulled free of the quicksand, it has a {@item potion of healing} on its belt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "An obelisk bound in black iron chains stands in an area of flat, dry ground to one side of the path; the only dry ground for miles around. A creature that touches the obelisk or spends {@b 6 hours} within {@b 30 feet} of it (such as during a long rest) is cursed with unrest. While cursed in this way, a creature must make a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw} at the end of each short or long rest. On a failure it regains only half the number of hit points, spell slots, and class features uses (e.g. Rage, Ki Points, Wild Shapes) than normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Rotting Gargantuan", + "entries": [ + "The party's path leads right through the putrefied ribcage of an enormous creature. Tucked between two ribs are the bones of a humanoid, still clad in its adventuring gear. A creature that investigates the corpse finds a golden chalice\u2014a religious relic with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 50 times the APL} that was stolen recently from a temple (GM's choice). Trying to sell the relic to anyone other than a fence can attract the attention of the local law enforcement. In addition, a creature that investigates the corpse must make a {@b VDC Constitution saving throw}. On a failure, it contracts a disease that causes it to be {@condition poisoned} until the disease is cured." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Lost Sphinx: Swamp", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time travelling sphinx, emerges from a puddle of stagnant water. They hold an umbrella, which has somehow kept them entirely dry. Her third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Spelled forwards, I'm something everyone does. Spelled backwards, I'm something heroes destroy. What are my letters?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "L I V E. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a packet containing {@item dust of dryness}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Lone Cabin", + "entries": [ + "A lone, well-kept cabin springs from the swamp's grey-green background in a rainbow of colour. Its small garden is replete with all manner of herbs and its window boxes are a dazzling array of colourful flowers. A creature with {@sense truesight} sees through this illusion to the rotting plants and decrepit building beneath the glamour. Inside is Lonely Helen Blubberwort (NE {@creature green hag}). She will enchant a character's nonmagical weapon (turning it into a {@item +1 weapon}) in exchange for a lock of that creature's hair. The enchantment vanishes if the weapon is ever used to attack a hag. What happens to the hair is up the GM; here are some ideas:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The hag makes a clone of the character, who starts getting a bad reputation as the clone undertakes nefarious activities.", + "The hag uses the hair to watch over the character, looking for the ideal time to teleport in and offer her services in exchange for a more binding piece of their anatomy.", + "She sells it to the campaign villain, who uses it against the player later on." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Frog Rider", + "entries": [ + "Sal (LG nonbinary {@race lotol|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} {@creature scout}) is a nervous new recruit to the swamp rangers\u2014a band of frog-riding peacekeepers. Unfortunately, something spooked their {@creature giant frog} mount, which is currently hopping around the swamp at top speed, with Sal only barely clinging on. As their mount lunges past the party, Sal calls out for help. Three different, successful ability checks are required to calm the frog. Encourage your players to be creative: recalling the favourite food of giant frogs might be an Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, while trying to catch its attention with the food might call for a Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check, and feeding it might require a Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. Use the {@b VDC} as the basis for the checks' difficulty, modifying it based on how likely the tactic is to succeed. If the challenge is succeeded, Sal provides information about the goings-on in the swamp, reducing the number of successful Tracking checks the party needs by 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. The Speaking Stumps", + "entries": [ + "A circle of twelve old, partially rotted stumps poke up from the foot-high waters of a murky bog. Each of the stumps has a different face carved on it: a youthful opteran, an elderly wood elf, a stern lotol, and more. If the party enters the circle, they hear the stumps' creaky bickering, which slowly subsides as the stumps notice the party.", + "The stumps are bored of one another's company and don't hear much news of the outside world. If the party spends {@b 1 hour} telling them of what's been going on, entertains them with a successful {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Performance} or musical instrument) check}, or requests help with a successful {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check}, the stumps aid the party. They offer their minor powers of divination: each member of the party can ask the stumps a question, and receive a true answer, as if by the {@spell augury} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Greatberries", + "entries": [ + "A large, vibrant bush hangs heavy with juicy-looking red berries and beautiful purple flowers. Anyone with proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} or {@skill Nature} skill can tell that it is magical and beneficial. The bush holds {@dice 2d4} greatberries: a creature can eat one as an action to regain {@dice 1d4 + 1} hit points, gain the benefits of the {@spell lesser restoration} spell, and reduce its exhaustion level by one. The berries lose their magical potency {@b 24 hours} after they are picked, becoming normal (but delicious!) fruits." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Swamp Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Swamp Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "The Swamp King" + ], + [ + "3", + "Bloodsuckers" + ], + [ + "4", + "Hag's Toll" + ], + [ + "5", + "Ancient History" + ], + [ + "6", + "Bog Giant Potluck" + ], + [ + "7", + "The Titan's Brood" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Sunken Ruins" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. The Swamp King", + "entries": [ + "The Swamp King is an over-inflated, self-important swallybog. Exiled by his own people for his annoying behaviour\u2014he has a penchant for pranks worthy of a rakin\u2014he has laid claim to a large area of the swamp and tamed a few creatures to help him defend it. The party's route has led them through said territory, and they've been spotted.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "A tithe of valuables equal to {@b 10 times the APL} in gold pieces is enough to persuade the Swamp King to let the party pass through his territory. Refusal to pay results in the Swamp King drawing his weapons. If the party backs off, they can circumvent the territory, adding 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the destination." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Swamp King carries a ratty leather sack. It contains {@dice 1d4} {@i scrolls of speak with animals} and gold pieces equal to {@b 5 times the APL}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature giant frog}, 1 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature crocodile}, 1 {@creature giant frog}, 1 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature giant toad}, 1 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature crocodile}, 1 {@creature giant toad}, 1 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Bloodsuckers", + "entries": [ + "As the party progresses through the swamp, a low buzzing fills the air, which is quickly choked with clouds of bugs searching for humanoid blood. As if that weren't enough, larger insects join their smaller cousins in the hunt.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "A creature reduced to half its maximum hit points or lower during the combat gains one level of {@condition exhaustion} as a result of blood loss." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Giant leeches, giant mosquitoes, and swarms of mosquitoes use the {@creature giant centipede}, {@creature giant wasp}, and {@creature swarm of wasps} statistics, respectively. Bloodsuckers use the {@creature vampire spawn} stat block, but have the beast type, a flying speed of {@b 30 feet}, and lack the Harmed by Running Water and Sunlight Hypersensitivity traits." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature stirge||stirges}, 1 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarm of mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature giant centipede||giant leeches{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarms of mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "4 {@creature giant wasp||giant mosquitoes{@sup σ}}, 5 {@creature stirge||stirges}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "7 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarms of mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsucker{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature giant centipede||giant leeches{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsucker{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature stirge||stirges}, 4 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarms of mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsuckers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature giant wasp||giant mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsuckers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature giant wasp||giant mosquitoes{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature swarm of wasps||swarms of mosquitoes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsuckers{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature stirge||stirges}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature vampire spawn||bloodsuckers{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature giant centipede||giant leeches{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Hag's Toll", + "entries": [ + "A charming old lady (who is, in truth, a hag) sits in a rocking chair in the party's path. She introduces herself as Bernice, a collector of oddities and demands a toll: a drop of blood from each creature who passes. She has a special offer, each creature who also gives her a toenail clipping gets a {@item potion of healing}, while a lock of hair yields knowledge about something the creature seeks (GM's discretion). Refusal results in a fight, and she has allies hidden nearby.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Any character who gives Bernice all three things ends up with a doppelgänger of them going around giving them an unsought reputation. They might become known as a drunken philanderer, an eccentric nudist, or a craven thief." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Regardless of what type of hag Bernice is, she and any hag allies are 'swamp hags', fetid creatures dripping with foul water and smelling of rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature sea hag}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "1 {@creature sea hag}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature swarm of ravens}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature sea hag}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature swarm of ravens}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature green hag}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature swarm of ravens}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature green hag}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature green hag}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature will-o'-wisp||will-o'-wisps}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature ghost}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 5 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 7 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature night hag}{@sup σ}, 8 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 3 {@creature night hag||night hags{@sup σ}}, 5 {@creature wight||wights}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Ancient History", + "entries": [ + "Wooden signs jutting out of the moss, written in Common, warn that the party is about to enter saurian territory. An ancient people, similar in appearance to lizardfolk, saurians have a unique ability: so long as they don't venture too far from the place of their birth, they don't age. They are relics of ancient times and treat any that enter their territory as a threat.", + "A fight can be avoided if at least half the party succeeds on a {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check} or if the saurian territory is circumvented. Taking either course of action adds 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks needed to reach the party's destination.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All humanoid creatures are saurians (dinosaur-like humanoids), and ankylosaurus use the {@creature dragon turtle} statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature crocodile}, 1 {@creature lizardfolk}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature crocodile||crocodiles}, 2 {@creature lizardfolk}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature lizardfolk}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature plesiosaurus}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature plesiosaurus}, 2 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybogs{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature plesiosaurus}, 2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature plesiosaurus}, 3 {@creature swallybog|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybogs{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "3 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature giant crocodile||giant crocodiles}, 2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "3 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature giant crocodile||giant crocodiles}, 1 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwrangler{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfin{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature triceratops}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "4 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature giant crocodile||giant crocodiles}, 2 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "4 {@creature swallybog sharpfin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog sharpfins{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature adult black dragon}, 1 {@creature dragon turtle||ankylosaurus{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature adult black dragon}, 1 {@creature dragon turtle||ankylosaurus{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature dragon turtle||ankylosaurus{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature dragon turtle||ankylosaurus{@sup σ}}, 4 {@creature swallybog gillwrangler|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|swallybog gillwranglers{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature tyrannosaurus rex}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Bog Giant Potluck", + "entries": [ + "The sound of crackling fires and raucous laughter echoes across the still swamp; dozens of huge figures appear to be brawling atop a small knoll. If the party approaches, they are met with good-natured cheers. The figures form a ring around the party, and push a few of their own number into its centre, who are spoiling for a fight. The giants explain, through broken Common, that this is a fight for entertainment, not to the death.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Combat Alternative", + "entries": [ + "If the party avoids the giants' camp, they are ambushed by a giant hunting party some time later. Each creature with a passive {@skill Perception} score lower than the {@b VDC} is {@condition surprised}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party participates in the fight then, win or lose, the giants give the party a magical meal (GM's choice) which, in addition to its normal effects, grants {@b advantage} on the party's next Tracking check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All combatants are adapted to the swamp; their skin is a muddy green and they have {@b resistance} to acid and poison damage instead of any damage resistances and immunities they normally have. Storm giants replace their Lightning Strike action with Acid Strike, an identical action that deals acid damage instead of lightning damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature ogre||ogres{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature troll}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature ogre||ogres{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature troll}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature ogre||ogres{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature troll||trolls{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "3 {@creature troll||trolls{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature ogre}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature troll||trolls{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}} , 1 {@creature troll}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature troll||trolls{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "3 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature troll||trolls{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature storm giant}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "4 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature troll}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "3 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature storm giant||storm giants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature cloud giant||cloud giants{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature storm giant||storm giants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature cloud giant}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature storm giant||storm giants{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "5 {@creature storm giant||storm giants{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. The Titan's Brood", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across the skeletal remains of an impossibly large snake\u2014bigger around than most trees, and hundreds of feet long. Desiccated flesh and dried mud still hang from its ancient bones. With a susurration, dozens of snakes of varying sizes pour forth from the corpse, slithering towards the party. Those that can talk explain in {@language Draconic}, \"We must reawaken mother. She needs new flesh to be restored. You will provide.\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "All creatures in the encounter are some form of snake and are of evil alignment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "2 {@creature spirit naga||spirit nagas}, 4 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "3 {@creature spirit naga||spirit nagas}, 3 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature guardian naga||guardian nagas{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature hydra}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "3 {@creature guardian naga||guardian nagas{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature behir||behirs}, 1 {@creature hydra}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "3 {@creature behir||behirs}, 3 {@creature swarm of poisonous snakes}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "3 {@creature behir||behirs}, 3 {@creature spirit naga||spirit nagas}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "3 {@creature behir||behirs}, 3 {@creature guardian naga||guardian nagas{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "6 {@creature behir||behirs}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature behir||behirs}, 3 {@creature guardian naga||guardian nagas{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature hydra||hydras{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Sunken Ruins", + "entries": [ + "Strange, decorated pillars protrude from the murky water. A successful {@b {@dc 14} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check} reveals that these pillars belong to an ancient and incredibly wealthy civilization that was consumed by the earth in a great cataclysm. Their ruins are said to be filled with treasure! Unfortunately, Xurft'kar (CE {@creature black dragon}) sleeps below the mud, and has already claimed the treasure for themself.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hazard: Mud", + "entries": [ + "The ruins are submerged in mud, and are difficult terrain for creatures that lack a burrowing or swimming speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A creature can search for treasure in the mud. At the start of each {@b 10 minute} period, each creature that is searching must succeed on a {@b {@dc 26} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check} or awaken the sleeping dragon and the corrupted elementals that serve it. At the end of each {@b 10 minutes}, a creature collects relics, gems, and ancient coins with a value in gold pieces equal to {@b 20 times the result} of its Intelligence or Wisdom ({@skill Investigation} or {@skill Perception}) check. 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Accursed Shadows", + "entries": [ + "A flood of magical darkness subsumes the party, briefly deafening them with a deluge of indistinct whispers and causing the back of their eyes to itch. Each character must succeed on a {@b VDC Wisdom saving throw} or become cursed. While cursed in this way, a creature's eyes are jet black spheres; it sees only the Ethereal Plane and it is {@condition blinded} with respect to objects and creatures in the Material Plane. The curse can be removed by a {@spell remove curse} spell, similar magic, or if the character spends at least {@b 8 hours} in direct sunlight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Lord Jiggilous Glbllbrxl the 17th", + "entries": [ + "The {@race oozekin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} Splik (CN male oozekin {@creature spy}) is masquerading as the fictional Lord Jiggilous Glbllbrxl the 17th, Earl of Puddingshire. He offers to reward the party handsomely if they can return him safely to his home after he got separated from his retinue by a giant spider attack.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Thief", + "entries": [ + "Whether or not the party accepts his offer, he tries to steal from them during their next long rest. He has a {@b Vmod modifier} to Dexterity ({@skill Stealth} and {@skill Sleight of Hand}) and Charisma ({@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}) checks. If the party accepts his offer of help, he also offers to take a watch for the night's rest, during which time he makes Dexterity checks to steal from the party with {@b advantage}. The party loses gold pieces equal to {@dice 5d20} times the APL, and {@dice 1d4} randomly determined magic items." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pedigree", + "entries": [ + "If the party questions Splik's noble pedigree, they can make an Intelligence ({@skill History}) check contested by Splik's Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. If a character wins the contest, they know he's making stuff up. In addition, he produces a scroll of pedigree, which a successful {@b VDC Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} identifies as a forgery." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Frankie Hopworth", + "entries": [ + "From a shadowed alcove, the hunched and hulking figure of Frankie Hopworth (LN female {@creature flesh golem}) approaches the party. Covered in a thick, moss-green cloak, the philosophical-but-lonely former lab assistant of Dr. Francis N. Stein requests to buy any preserved monster components the party has. She has a wealth of treasure equal to {@b 500 times the APL} in gold pieces and will pay double the normal price for any components.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "History", + "entries": [ + "After the latent biomantic magic of Stein's laboratory granted her sentience, Frankie has become a strong proponent of body modification. She has a variety of monster components grafted to her, which the party sees when she reaches for her purse. If the party treats her kindly and politely, she confers information on the environs, granting {@b advantage} on the party's next Tracking check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Lost Sphinx: The Low", + "entries": [ + "Sunny, the time-travelling sphinx, wanders in front of the party from a random tunnel. On seeing the party, she lights up with excitement. Her third riddle is:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "A silent siren of the dusty dark, without fingers I weave my harp. My trap is one that's void of bait. To catch my prey, I simply wait. What am I?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Answer", + "entries": [ + "A spider. If the party answers all three riddles correctly, Sunny rewards them with a bag containing {@item dust of disappearance}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Fool's Platinum", + "entries": [ + "The party comes across a beautiful and voluminous cavern striated with shimmering veins of silvery metal that pulse with a soul-lifting iridescence. The sight inspires those who look upon it, granting each character inspiration. Scattered on the floor are what appear to be hundreds of platinum pieces, enough to be worth 10,000 gp. A successful {@b {@dc 14} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} reveals that they are actually {@creature baby mimic|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|baby mimic eggs}. If the party takes any of them, then, occasionally, when they try to pay for something, their finger is bitten and they take {@damage 1} piercing damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. The Warrior's Ghost", + "entries": [ + "A powerfully-built spectral figure (LG {@creature ghost}) appears directly before the party, where it hovers, stationary. It uses emotions and images to telepathically convey that it can't speak or move, and that it has unfinished business it needs help to complete (GM's discretion, for example: killing a monster, passing on a message, or returning to sunlight). It asks that one of the party hosts it, conveying it will help them in return.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Host", + "entries": [ + "While a party member hosts the ghost, it gains a {@b +1 bonus} to attack rolls it makes. In addition, the host counts as a CR 4 undead for the purposes of abilities that turn undead and spells like {@spell chill touch} and {@spell protection from evil and good}. If the adventurer acts contrary to the ghost's alignment, or the ghost feels like the host has no intention of helping it, it abandons the host." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Blood for Books", + "entries": [ + "Several decrepit books lie scattered on the ground in the adventurers' path. The character with the highest passive {@skill Perception} score notices a doorway in the tunnel's high point, {@b 30 feet} above them. A {@b {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check} reveals that this is probably a cyclopian's home, known as a library.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Library", + "entries": [ + "The library is a tall, vertical affair, its many cubbies and shelves stacked with books and other oddities dedicated to the monsters of the Material Plane. A plinth in the centre of the chamber holds a bowl carved with runes in {@language Undercommon} that reads: \"Blood for Books\". A creature that cuts itself and bleeds into the bowl takes {@damage 1d4} slashing damage. In response, the chamber awakens, and a monkey-like construct made of bones animates, holding up a sign in {@language Undercommon} that reads \"Whom do you hunt?\". If a character answers this question, the monkey clambers away and returns with a book, scroll, or sketch that details something about the monster. At the GM's discretion, the party learns either one clue about the monster they are hunting (consult the relevant hunt chapter), or one of the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The creature's saving throw proficiencies and condition immunities.", + "The creature's damage resistances and immunities.", + "The creature's traits." + ] + }, + "After the construct provides this information, it shudders, shuts down, and can't be reactivated again for {@dice 1d10} days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Bargain with the Bone Lord", + "entries": [ + "A huge door of braided bones leads into a crypt adorned with all manner of coffins and sarcophagi\u2014 the stone tombs of dwarves, woven root-caskets of elves, crystalline vessels of oozekin, even beanbag bundles of gobbocs. From a room at the back of the crypt emerges an enormous, loping skeleton whose three heads speak in dusty unison. This is the Bone Lord, an extra-planar entity who's deeply interested in the adventurers' skeletons.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bone Lord's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "The Bone Lord offers to bless each adventurer's skeleton. The price? When an adventurer dies, its skeleton immediately awakens, rends itself from its flesh, and enters the Bone Lord's service. If an adventurer accepts, it gains a {@b +1 to its Constitution score}, up to a maximum of 20. Once the party leaves the crypt, the door to it vanishes behind them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Combat", + "entries": [ + "If the party attacks the Bone Lord, it attempts to parlay. If that fails, the party is shunted from the crypt and the doors close and disappear." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile The Low Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile The Low Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Slimepede" + ], + [ + "3", + "The Spider's Web" + ], + [ + "4", + "Fungal Dreamscape" + ], + [ + "5", + "Treasures of the Black Lake" + ], + [ + "6", + "The Necropolice" + ], + [ + "7", + "Cult of the Buried" + ], + [ + "8", + "Siege of the Fallen" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Slimepede", + "entries": [ + "The ground doesn't rumble. The earth doesn't quake. The threat isn't even particularly fast. But denizens of The Low still know the dangers an ooze stampede can pose; flesh dissolves in seconds under the onslaught of ooze acid. Unfortunately for the party, the path they follow leads directly through one; oozes of all sizes cover the surfaces of the tunnel, a corrosive carpet that drips acid from the ceiling.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ooze Flood", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 of each round (losing initiative ties), each non-ooze creature in the stampede must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or take {@b Vdam} acid damage from the ooze tide." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Following alternate tunnels to avoid the stampede adds 1 to the minimum number of Tracking checks required to reach the party's destination." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "2 {@creature gray ooze||gray oozes}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature gray ooze||gray oozes}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature ochre jelly||ochre jellies}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature black pudding}, 1 {@creature gray ooze}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. The Spider's Web", + "entries": [ + "Turning a corner, the party observes a large cavern covered, floor-to-ceiling, in webbing. Muffled yells can be heard from several cocoons hung from the high ceiling, some {@b 80 feet} above. The shouts belong to a party of deep gnome traders who've been capture by spiders.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Webbed Terrain", + "entries": [ + "When a creature starts its turn in the cavern, it must succeed on a {@b VDC Dexterity saving throw} or have its speed reduced by {@b 15 feet} by the webs (this reduction can stack). A creature whose walking speed is reduced to 0 in this way is {@condition restrained} by the webs. A creature can use its action to make a {@b VDC Strength check}, freeing itself or a creature within {@b 5 feet} of it from the webs (and their speed reduction) on a success. The webs have an AC of 5, 5 hit points, and immunity to all damage except fire and slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party manages to free the captives, they share their knowledge of the local area and the party makes their next Tracking check with {@b advantage}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature giant spider}, 1 {@creature giant wolf spider}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature giant wolf spider||giant wolf spiders}, 2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "1 {@creature ettercap}, 2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature ettercap}, 1 {@creature phase spider}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 2 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 2 {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 2 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 3 {@creature ettercap||ettercaps}, 3 {@creature swarm of spiders}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature drider}, 3 {@creature giant spider||giant spiders}, 3 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature drider||driders}, 3 {@creature phase spider||phase spiders}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Fungal Dreamscape", + "entries": [ + "As the party rounds a bend, they are suddenly overwhelmed by a blinding light. When their vision clears, they stand in a massive cavern, the entrance nowhere to be found. Strange monsters surround them, ready to attack, and all colours are garish and painfully vibrant. In truth, the party is trapped in an illusion created by a dreameater fungus, a plant that feeds on psychic suffering. If not stopped, it can leave the party brain-dead.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Illusion", + "entries": [ + "Attacking the creatures harms the dreameater fungus, which has hit points equal to {@b 40 times the APL}. Each creature has the plant type instead of the type in its stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Degrading Illusions", + "entries": [ + "On initiative count 20 of each round, each illusory monster the party has slain reanimates with half its maximum hit points. Consequently, the illusion visibly distorts and the monsters grow more fungal, hinting at the threat's true nature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature giant poisonous snake||giant poisonous snakes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature giant poisonous snake||giant poisonous snakes{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature specter}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature giant poisonous snake||giant poisonous snakes{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature rhinoceros}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature bearded devil}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature giant poisonous snake||giant poisonous snakes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature bearded devil||bearded devils{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature giant poisonous snake||giant poisonous snakes{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature rhinoceros||rhinoceri{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature bulette}{@sup σ}, 3 {@creature rhinoceros||rhinoceri{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "2 {@creature bearded devil||bearded devils{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature bulette}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature rhinoceros||rhinoceri{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature bulette}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasm{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature rhinoceros}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature bearded devil}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasm{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature young white dragon}{@sup σ}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "4 {@creature bulette||bulettes{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature bearded devil||bearded devils{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature glabrezu}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasm{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature bearded devil}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature bulette}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature glabrezu}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasms{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "3 {@creature glabrezu||glabrezus{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "3 {@creature glabrezu||glabrezus{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature phantasm|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|phantasm{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "2 {@creature deva||devas{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature glabrezu||glabrezu{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature behir||behirs{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature glabrezu}{@sup σ}, 2 {@creature young white dragon||young white dragons{@sup σ}}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Treasures of the Black Lake", + "entries": [ + "The party arrives on the shores of a massive underground lake. It is still and dark, broken only by shallow ripples caused by dripping stalactites. The bank into the water is made of steep, slick, black rock. A creature that peers into the pool perceives a golden glow {@b 50 feet} below, on the lake's bottom, a short distance from the shore. After a creature enters the water, the lake's inhabitants converge on the party with vicious intent.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Glittering Allure", + "entries": [ + "A creature that sees the golden glow must succeed on a {@b VDC Wisdom saving throw} or be {@condition charmed} by it until it can no longer see the glow. A creature {@condition charmed} in this way must use its movement and action to move towards the glow. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the charm for it on a success. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the glow for the next {@b 24 hours}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The golden glow comes from a heavy golden crown, adorned with a variety of precious gemstones. 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The Necropolice", + "entries": [ + "Spectral whispering and the thump of feet through the tunnels give the party only a brief warning before they are set upon by the Necropolice\u2014an undead group dedicated to solving crimes. The blustering, furious leader, Chief Caesem (LE male undead, statblock varies, always speaks Common and {@language Undercommon}) claims the party has been accused of crimes against the undead. He's there to bring their bodies and spirits to trial... ideally, pre-separated.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party can somehow prove they have never committed any crimes against the undead (a difficult task; the Chief isn't inclined to listen) they are released and the undead march on. If the party wins the fight, the Necropolice may send more officers after them in the future\u2014including Chief Caesem if he can reanimate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature ghost}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature shadow||shadows}, 2 {@creature specter||specters}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "3 {@creature ghast||ghasts}, 1 {@creature vampire spawn}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "4 {@creature shadow||shadows}, 5 {@creature specter||specters}, 1 {@creature wraith}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature vampire spawn}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature ogre zombie||ogre zombies}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature mummy||mummies}, 1 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature skeleton||skeletons}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "3 {@creature ghoul||ghouls}, 1 {@creature vampire}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature vampire}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature vampire}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature ghoul||ghouls}, 1 {@creature vampire}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature vampire}{@sup *}, 5 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature mummy||mummies}, 2 {@creature mummified immortal|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|mummified immortals}, 1 {@creature mummy lord}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "4 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature mummy lord}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature wraith||wraiths}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature lich}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature wight||wights}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "5 {@creature ghost||ghosts}, 1 {@creature lich}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature lich}{@sup *}, 6 {@creature vampire spawn}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Indicates Chief Caesem" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Cult of the Buried", + "entries": [ + "Chanting echoes through the dark and the earth shakes. In a candle-lit, rubble-strewn tunnel, hooded cultists\u2014dwarves and ombrasks\u2014perform a strange ritual involving rhythmic stamping and the beating of drums. Surrounded by scattered gems and spicy incense, they are calling the {@creature purple worm} Maragrima, which they worship as a god of wealth. The ritual is directing its focus to the nearby Baron Bodrum Ruby Mines. If not stopped, Maragrima tears through them, destroying the mines and everyone in them, so that the cult can pick over the remains.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Worm", + "entries": [ + "Maragrima arrives to help her cultists on initiative count 20 of the 2nd round of combat. 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Siege of the Fallen", + "entries": [ + "A drow spire, a tall, hollow column formed of ancient stalactites and stalagmites, is entirely encased within a translucent golden sphere. A native of The Low, or a creature that succeeds on a {@b {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check}, knows that these spires can house whole cities; this one looks big enough to accommodate several dozen families. On approach, the party is intercepted by a group of overzealous angels dedicated to destroying all children of the Spider Goddess. They plan to leave the city sealed until everyone within it starves to death. They kill anyone that tries to enter or leave. While they're willing to discuss their motives with non-drow, any parties with drow or tiefling members are attacked on sight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the angels are slain, the wall flickers and dissipates. Those who watched the battle welcome the party as heroes; they've earned the personal attention of the town's ruler, who is very concerned with quickly and thoroughly repaying this life debt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "4 {@creature deva||devas}, 1 {@creature planetar}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "5 {@creature deva||devas}, 1 {@creature planetar}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature deva||devas}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature deva||devas}, 1 {@creature planetar}, 1 {@creature solar}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Urban", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Tracking/Urban.webp" + }, + "title": "Urban" + }, + "The streets of a bustling city can be just as dangerous a place as the untamed wilds. It's only the kind of threat that changes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Urban Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Narrative Urban Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d8}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "Rats and Damnation" + ], + [ + "2", + "A Hop, Skip, and Jump" + ], + [ + "3", + "Desiccated Monks" + ], + [ + "4", + "Giant Games" + ], + [ + "5", + "King of the Hill" + ], + [ + "6", + "Monkey Business" + ], + [ + "7", + "Wayward Wrestler" + ], + [ + "8", + "The Vagabond Princess" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Rats and Damnation", + "entries": [ + "The distraught Gromn (N male half-orc {@class druid}) urgently beckons to the party from the mouth of an alley. If the party approaches, he rushes to the side of a {@creature giant rat}, his beloved pet, Snoot, who is gravely ill. He explains that his magical attempts to cure her have failed and begs the party for aid. A character can spend {@b 1 minute} inspecting the rat; with a successful {@b {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling} or {@skill Medicine}) check}, they can determine that the rat is choking. Looking into the rat's mouth reveals a gold piece jammed down its gullet. Removing the blockage returns the rat to its happy vigour, after which Gromn tells the party to keep the coin, and gives the party all the berries from one casting of {@spell goodberry}. If the party fails to diagnose the rat within {@b 2 minutes}, Gromn picks her up and rushes for help elsewhere." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. A Hop, Skip, and Jump", + "entries": [ + "The party notices a crowd of children gathering around a hyperactive child, Renny (CN female human {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}), who loudly proclaims that she's the bouncing legend. Renny notices the party and challenges them to a game, stating that she is too good to face other children anymore. The aim of the game is to make a standing jump from the starting line to any of a series of small squares chalked onto the ground. There are squares every foot up to {@b 15 feet} away.", + "As usual, a character's maximum standing jump distance equals half their Strength score (rounded down). As the squares are so small, this jumping contest is not just a measure of Strength; a creature must succeed on a Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check to land precisely. The DC for the check equals twice the distance in feet jumped. On a successful check, the character sticks the jump, on a failure, they miss the small landing target and are disqualified.", + "Renny suggests a best of three, has a standing long jump distance in feet equal to the {@b VDC}, due to her magic, and a {@b Vmod modifier} to Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks. If the party wins, Renny sullenly gives them her marbles. If they give the marbles back, Renny gives the party five special candies she made; eating a candy causes the consumer to be under the effects of the {@spell jump} spell for the next hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Desiccated Monks", + "entries": [ + "A procession of monks ({@creature acolyte||acolytes}) in brown and white robes shuffles along a street, their leathery, weather-beaten skin pulled tight over their bones. The monks don't speak, having taken vows of silence, but have various scrolls to pass out, which explain that they are members of the Order of the Blasted Bones; they have given their bodies to the elements and relinquished all physical comfort to achieve enlightenment.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Penance and Payout", + "entries": [ + "One monk offers a random party member a dangerous, holy relic: an {@i amulet of dessication}. Whenever a creature attuned to the amulet finishes a long rest, it must succeed on a {@b {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw} or gain 1 level of {@condition exhaustion} as moisture is drained from its body. This {@condition exhaustion} can't be removed while the creature remains attuned to the amulet. If an attuned creature wears the amulet for 10 consecutive days, the relic transforms into an {@item amulet of health}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Giant Games", + "entries": [ + "Perched in a corner of the town square is Tumpy (CN male {@creature hill giant}; can speak and understand Common). He is sitting on the ground in an unimposing position, hands drooped at his sides, with no weapons in sight. In front of him are three tree stumps set up with a dice set ({@b Vmod - 3 modifier}), a dragonchess set ({@b Vmod modifier}), and a playing card set ({@b Vmod +3 modifier}). He challenges the adventurers to one match at each game. To play, one character makes a contested Intelligence check against Tumpy using proficiency with the gaming set for the chosen game. The party can choose to have a different character play each match if they wish.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party loses all three matches, Tumpy bellows a hearty laugh and mocks the party for losing to him, declaring that he will spread word of how they couldn't beat a dim-witted hill giant. If the party wins only one or two of the matches, Tumpy will thank them for the fun challenge and tell them to move along because it is a busy day and he has other folks waiting to play him. If the party wins all three matches, Tumpy shakes the hand of whichever character won the final match with his painfully strong grip, and then rewards the party by giving it one gaming set of its choice." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. King of the Hill", + "entries": [ + "The boisterous Hank Hagon (CG male gnome {@class barbarian}) calls from the centre of a town square, saying he'll reward any individual that can best him in a contest of strength. He proposes a game\u2014a contestant has three rounds of \"combat\" to enter the square and physically remove him from its summit. If he's still up there when the game ends, the contestant loses. The square is {@b 40 feet} on a side. Hank has a {@b Vmod bonus} to his Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks. Each party member can play only once, but there's no penalty for losing. If they win, they receive the champion's belt that Hank was wearing: a {@item belt of hill giant strength}. The belt is, however, cursed: anyone who wears it is compelled to challenge strangers to contests of strength, giving the belt away to the victor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Monkey Business", + "entries": [ + "The party spots an alert young {@creature baboon} observing them from a rooftop or tree. Hanging around its neck is a shiny brass-and-jade amulet. The baboon can be tempted into handing over the necklace as a trade with a successful Charisma or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. The DC depends on what is offered in return: a banana ({@dc 12}), a different shiny trinket ({@dc 14}), a ration or other food ({@dc 16}), or a funny hat ({@dc 18}). Alternatively, the baboon throws the amulet at the party after a party member makes a successful {@b VDC Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check}, or an adventurer can steal the amulet from the baboon's grasp with a successful {@b VDC Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check} (if they can avoid the Baboon's passive {@skill Perception} score of 11).", + "The amulet is inscribed with magic runes, and functions as a {@item spell scroll} containing one 1st to 3rd level spell from the druid or ranger spell list. After being used, the nonmagical amulet is worth 100 gp." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Wayward Wrestler", + "entries": [ + "Aralan Feathertouch, a sinewy, anxious wrestler (LG male elf {@creature tribal warrior}) rushes up to the party, wide-eyed and hair askew. Dressed in a colourful, skin-tight wrestling garb, he has but one word on his lips: \"Help!\" He had made a deal with a local gang, The Bloodletters, to throw a wrestling match. However, when he found out his opponent was his nemesis, the dwarf Stumpy Shortshaft, pride took over and he won the fight with great aplomb. He is now being chased by the gang and needs help to hide.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Checks", + "entries": [ + "The players must decide if and how they plan to throw The Bloodletters off the scent. After two real life minutes, the gang arrives. Encourage your players to be creative! Possible solutions could be:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Using a disguise to change Aralan's appearance (Dexterity (disguise kit) check).", + "Deceiving the gang into looking elsewhere (Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check).", + "Intimidating the gang into \"getting off your territory\" by breaking things (Strength ({@skill Intimidation}) check).", + "Hiding Aralan under piles of trash (Wisdom ({@skill Stealth}) check).", + "Hiding Aralan in an extra dimensional space (automatic success)." + ] + }, + "You can use the {@b VDC} as a standard DC for the ability checks, and reward clever (or silly) thinking by decreasing (or increasing) the DC." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The players make ability checks until they get either three successes or three failures. After three successes, the gang moves on, and Aralan offers to train the party with him over the course of a week (or longer, GM's discretion), granting them the {@feat Grappler} feat. After three failures, the gang attacks the party (use the composition of hostile encounter #5 - Unwanted Poster)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Vagabond Princess", + "entries": [ + "Princess Isabella Redstone (LG female dwarf {@creature spy}) is masquerading as the witty and streetsmart wayfarer, Izray. This isn't the first time she has left her home, seeking adventure and using a {@item hat of disguise} to have her valet take her place at royal functions. Izray is looking for a group to join, the more dangerous the better. While she wants no share of any treasure, she asks for a nominal fee (gold pieces equal to the APL per week) to cover her expenses.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party lets her join, she aids them through their next dungeon or monster hunt. At the adventure's conclusion, she reveals her true identity and offers each party member a Medal of Redstonian Allyship inlaid with a ruby worth 250 gp. This medallion becomes magically embossed with the player character's name and grants them the help and loyalty of any member of Isabella's clan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "At 5th, 11th, and 17th APL, Izray's statistics change to that of a {@creature knight}, {@creature gladiator}, or {@creature assassin}, respectively." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hostile Urban Encounters", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hostile Urban Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4 + #$prompt_number:min=1,max=4,title=Enter the Tier,default=1$#}", + "Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2", + "Goblin Gang" + ], + [ + "3", + "Abduction in Progress" + ], + [ + "4", + "Corporeal Illusion" + ], + [ + "5", + "Unwanted Poster" + ], + [ + "6", + "Fall From Grace" + ], + [ + "7", + "Wormstrike" + ], + [ + "8", + "Audience Participation" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Goblin Gang", + "entries": [ + "A gang of sewer goblins ambushes the party as they sludge through sewers or traipse down an alley. The goblins occasionally use their actions to make Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) checks contested by the characters' Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) or Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks. If a goblin succeeds, they steal the adventurer's purse, containing a random percentage of their coins (roll percentile dice to determine the total gold piece value). The goblins then abscond into the sewers.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pursuit", + "entries": [ + "The sewers have small ledges that Small or smaller creatures can move along without impediment. Medium creatures must squeeze to use these ledges, or move through the sewage, which is difficult terrain, and larger creatures can't use the ledges. A successful {@b VDC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check} lets the party find the goblin camp, which is full of young goblins. It is evident the goblins are stealing to provide for their families." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Goblin bruisers use the {@creature hobgoblin} stat block (but are Small) and goblin matriarchs use the {@creature bugbear} stat block (but are Small)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "4 {@creature goblin||goblins}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature hobgoblin||goblin bruisers{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature goblin||goblins}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature hobgoblin||goblin bruisers{@sup σ}} , 1 {@creature bugbear||goblin matriarch{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature goblin||goblins}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature hobgoblin||goblin bruisers{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature bugbear||goblin matriarch{@sup σ}}, 6 {@creature goblin||goblins}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Abduction in Progress", + "entries": [ + "As the party makes their way through the city, a frantic-looking woman in goggles slams into them. This is Emira Bodrum (CN female half-elf {@creature mage}), niece and exceptional employee of Baron Bodrum. An absentminded inventor, she is currently running from a group of criminals looking to abduct and ransom her. As she gets to her feet, said criminals come running after, masks on and weapons drawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "The kidnappers aren't willing to die for this\u2014a creature that drops below one-third of its hit points attempts to flee. Emira helps in the fight, though she begins the first round {@condition surprised}. If saved, she offers the party the personal gratitude of herself and Baron Bodrum Businesses Inc., in the form of coin, arcane tinkering, or information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "3 {@creature bandit||bandits}, 1 {@creature thug}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "2 {@creature bandit||bandits}, 3 {@creature thug||thugs}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature spy||spies}, 2 {@creature thug||thugs}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "1 {@creature bandit captain}, 2 {@creature spy||spies}, 1 {@creature thug}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature knight}, 1 {@creature priest}, 1 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature spy}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature berserker||berserkers}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}, 1 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature berserker}, 1 {@creature knight}, 1 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "2 {@creature knight||knights}, 1 {@creature mage}, 2 {@creature priest||priests}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature mage}, 1 {@creature priest}, 1 {@creature sorcerer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "2 {@creature berserker||berserkers}, 2 {@creature knight||knights}, 1 {@creature maestro|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, 1 {@creature mage}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Corporeal Illusion", + "entries": [ + "Bram Rosobro, a young, jovial mage (NG male half-elf) puts on a wonderful show full of illusions, tricks, and fantastic wonders. He has entertained kids of all ages for many years as a way to pay for his studies and practise his craft. Unfortunately, becoming impatient with his lot in life, he made a deal with a hag to enhance his magical prowess. The cost: his illusions now become real for a time, sowing suffering where he travels.", + "While engaging in mock combat with an illusory enemy, Bram is struck hard across the chest, blood slowly seeping from a fresh wound, causing him to fall {@condition unconscious}. He begins making death saving throws. The illusions continue to attack the nearby locals unless stopped.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If Bram is saved, he will task the party with killing the hag who cursed him, which will break the curse (see Swamp's hostile encounter #4 - Hag's Toll). He will reward the party with a number {@item spell scroll||spell scrolls} with a combined spell level equal to the party's APL. Each scroll must be from the wizard spell list and be 6th level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "4 {@creature flying sword||flying swords}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature animated armor||animated armors}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "3 {@creature animated armor||animated armors}, 3 {@creature flying sword||flying swords}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature owlbear||owlbears}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "2 {@creature flying sword||flying swords}, 1 {@creature shield guardian}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature clay golem}, 1 {@creature flying sword}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature flying sword}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature animated armor}, 1 {@creature horned devil}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 1 {@creature flying sword}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature animated armor}, 1 {@creature iron golem}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature iron golem}, 1 {@creature stone golem}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature animated armor}, 1 {@creature balor}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature animated armor}, 1 {@creature pit fiend}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature hezrou}, 1 {@creature pit fiend}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature horned devil}, 1 {@creature pit fiend}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Unwanted Poster", + "entries": [ + "A flutter of motion\u2014an old wanted poster ruffling in a non-existent wind\u2014catches the attention of the party member with the highest passive {@skill Perception} score. The name on the poster has faded with time, but the 'wanted dead or alive' text is plain to see and, worse still, the face of one of the player characters grins maniacally from the centre of the page. A passing mercenary crew, The Bloodletters, notice the poster and the player character, declaring that the easiest bounty of their lives is upon them. The mercenaries attack immediately.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "On initiative 0 of the third round of combat, the magic of the poster fades, revealing a stranger's face. If the poster is pointed out, or if the leader is below half their hit points, the mercenaries flee. If the party is defeated, the mercenaries kill the target, but realise their mistake and flee the scene." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "1 {@creature bandit}, 2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 1 {@creature thug}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "3 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 1 {@creature spy}, 1 {@creature thug}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 1 {@creature veteran}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 2 {@creature thug||thugs}, 1 {@creature veteran}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 1 {@creature veteran}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature gladiator}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature mastiff||mastiffs}, 3 {@creature veteran||veterans}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature saber-toothed tiger||saber-toothed tigers}, 1 {@creature spy}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature saber-toothed tiger||saber-toothed tigers}, 1 {@creature spy}, 1 {@creature veteran}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature saber-toothed tiger||saber-toothed tigers}, 2 {@creature veteran||veterans}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 2 {@creature saber-toothed tiger||saber-toothed tigers}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup *}}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 2 {@creature saber-toothed tiger||saber-toothed tigers}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup *}}, 1 {@creature chimera}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}, 1 {@creature saber-toothed tiger}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature assassin||assassins{@sup *}}, 2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 2 {@creature gladiator||gladiators}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}, 1 {@creature gladiator}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 2 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 2 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 4 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 3 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 3 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 3 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 4 {@creature assassin||assassins}, 5 {@creature chimera||chimeras}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Indicates statistics of The Bloodletter's leader." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Fall from Grace", + "entries": [ + "A temple of the local urban environment in which the party finds itself is known for hosting a nest of {@creature couatl||couatls} in its belfry. A pack of vile demons has corrupted these noble celestials, seeking to use the couatls' innate magic, along with the ritual sacrifice of a potent humanoid, as fuel to open a portal to the Lower Planes. Having sensed the party's presence nearby, the demons sic the corrupted couatls on them, intending to capture them for use in their foul rituals.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party falls in combat, they are dragged to a ritual chamber deep within a catacomb, and must escape before they are killed to fulfil the demons' nefarious purposes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Greater couatls use the {@creature guardian naga} stat block with the celestial type and a flying speed of 90 feet. All creatures have the CE alignment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "1 {@creature couatl}{@sup σ}, 5 {@creature quasit||quasits}" + ], + [ + "6th", + "2 {@creature couatl||couatls{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature quasit||quasits}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "1 {@creature couatl}{@sup σ}, 1 {@creature quasit}, 1 {@creature vrock}" + ], + [ + "8th", + "1 {@creature couatl}{@sup σ}, 4 {@creature quasit||quasits}, 1 {@creature vrock}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "2 {@creature couatl||couatls{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature vrock}" + ], + [ + "10th", + "3 {@creature couatl||couatls{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature vrock}" + ], + [ + "11th", + "5 {@creature couatl||couatls{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature glabrezu}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatl{@sup σ}}, 3 {@creature vrock||vrocks}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatl{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature hezrou||hezrous}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "2 {@creature glabrezu||glabrezus}, 1 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatl{@sup σ}}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatl{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature hezrou||hezrous}, 2 {@creature vrock||vrocks}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "2 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatls{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature hezrou||hezrous}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature glabrezu}, 2 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatls{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature marilith}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "4 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatls{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature nalfeshnee}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "3 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatls{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature nalfeshnee||nalfeshnees}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "3 {@creature guardian naga||greater couatls{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature marilith||mariliths}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Wormstrike", + "entries": [ + "Sensing the wealth of magical items the party carries, Selyna Kile, a cunning thief (LE female drow, stat block varies), and her {@creature purple worm} mount attack the party. Their aim is to swallow one or more of the party's members, before absconding underground, where they can be digested and their magic items extracted. At higher levels, she is accompanied by a sidekick on a second worm. Selyna flees if all purple worms are killed or she is reduced to one-third of her hit points or fewer.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Depending on how much destruction the conflict brings to the town (GM's discretion), the party might be viewed as a source of trouble and asked to leave. In the purple worm's gut are treasures equivalent to the horde of an {@creature adult red dragon}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Composition", + "entries": [ + "Petripians are humanoids cursed to have stone skin; their type is always humanoid. Petripians use the {@creature stone golem} statistics, without the damage immunities and with an Intelligence score of 11 (+0); Petripian defilers use the {@creature mummy lord} statistics; and petripian nullmages use the {@creature rakshasa} statistics without the damage vulnerabilities and immunities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11th", + "1 {@creature mage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "12th", + "1 {@creature assassin}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "13th", + "1 {@creature stone golem||petripian{@sup *}{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "14th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "15th", + "1 {@creature rakshasa||petripian nullmage{@sup *}{@sup σ}} , 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "16th", + "1 {@creature mummy lord||petripian defiler{@sup *}{@sup σ}}, 1 {@creature purple worm}" + ], + [ + "17th", + "1 {@creature mage}, 1 {@creature stone golem||petripian{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "1 {@creature assassin}, 1 {@creature stone golem||petripian{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "1 {@creature archmage}{@sup *}, 1 {@creature assassin}, 2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "1 {@creature archmage}, 1 {@creature mummy lord||petripian defiler{@sup σ}}, 2 {@creature purple worm||purple worms}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Indicates Selyna" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Audience Participation", + "entries": [ + "Gentle sobs can be heard woven amongst other urban noises. The source of this noise is a trembling man, striking a teapot pose despite aching muscles and running tears. The smooth voice of a nearby hooded figure asks if the adventurers would like to join the art piece, and insinuates that the audience would enjoy it much more if they refused. Their hand gestures above to skulking fiends and circling {@creature erinyes||erinyes}. Creatures with a passive {@skill Perception} score of 17 or higher notice that the hand is backwards-facing; a successful {@b {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion}) check} recalls that {@creature rakshasa||rakshasas} have backwards-facing hands.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the party consents or are defeated by the fiends, they undergo hypnosis and are {@condition charmed} to spend {@dice 1d4 + 1} days standing on the street as performance art. Each day spent this way causes one level of {@condition exhaustion}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "APL Composition", + "colLabels": [ + "APL", + "Composition" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "17th", + "2 {@creature bone devil||bone devils}, 2 {@creature erinyes}, 1 {@creature rakshasa}" + ], + [ + "18th", + "2 {@creature erinyes}, 1 {@creature ice devil}, 1 {@creature rakshasa}" + ], + [ + "19th", + "2 {@creature erinyes}, 2 {@creature horned devil||horned devils}, 1 {@creature rakshasa}" + ], + [ + "20th", + "2 {@creature erinyes}, 2 {@creature ice devil||ice devils}, 1 {@creature rakshasa}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Harvesting", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 86, + "ruleType": "O", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "First, let me introduce you to a little terminology so we're all on the same page. The act of extracting and storing resources from a kill is known as harvesting. The materials one gains from a harvest are known as components. A special type of component\u2014essence\u2014is required to craft all but the most common magic items. A creature attempting either of the tasks to harvest a corpse is known as a harvester. There are two checks and two kinds of harvesters: assessing harvesters and carving harvesters.", + "There is no greater honour for the hunted than for their bones to be picked clean so that they can live on in a myriad of magical mementos. Although... beating Granny Weathertax in a wrestling match is a close second." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Hunt Master" + }, + "This chapter details the process of harvesting, how optional rules can change the harvesting experience, rules governing buying and selling components, and finishes with a series of tables detailing the components available from each creature type. Components gathered from harvesting can be used for {@variantrule Crafting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|crafting magic items and magical meals}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting Rules", + "entries": [ + "After a creature is slain, its components must be harvested quickly before their magic fades. There are five steps involved in this process. Here's an example of how this would progress.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The party has just slain Likslv the aboleth. Gurf the barbarian and Mizzard the wizard declare they wish to harvest the aberration!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 1 - Description", + "entries": [ + "Once a creature dies, the GM uses that creature's type to consult the Harvest Tables section, and determine which of the listed components are available to be harvested.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heliana's Guide", + "entries": [ + "The magic items {@item Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} and {@item L'Arsene's Quadnoculars|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, are useful methods of giving your players this information without breaking the fourth wall. The former allows a user to see what components are available for harvest from the nearest corpse, and the latter tells the character what possible magic items could be crafted from them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "In our example, Likslv is an aberration. Consulting the {@table Aberration Harvest|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Aberration Harvest table} we decide that the aberration has the following components on offer: 3 eyes, 5 tentacles, 50 phials of mucus, 50 phials of blood, a pouch of teeth, its brain, and its hide. Because an aboleth is CR 10, one can also harvest robust essence from it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Aberration Harvest", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Antenna, eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E}, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E}, fat{@sup E+}, pouch of claws, pouch of teeth, tentacle" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E}, phial of mucus, liver{@sup E}, stinger" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, chitin, hide, main eye" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "This table is printed here for convenience. See the Harvest Table section for the full details." + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b GM:} In addition to the many phials' worth of blood and mucus, you could harvest three eyes, five tentacles, a pouch-worth of teeth, and, of course, its rubbery hide. Because this creature is particularly potent, you can also try to extract its essence\u2014a difficult process." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Boss Monsters", + "entries": [ + "Some special monsters\u2014such as the boss monsters from Heliana's Hunts\u2014have their own, bespoke harvest tables and components. You'll find these at the end of each hunt's sub-chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 2 - Harvest List", + "entries": [ + "The harvesters then quickly decide what they want to harvest and in which order. This order is known as the harvest list.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "The party chooses to harvest the following components in the listed order: 3 eyes, a pouch of teeth, the hide, and then the essence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b Gurf:} I want the eyeses. And all the teef!", + "{@b Mizzard:} Very well, Gurf, but let's not forget the hide we came here for! And we'll need essence to be able to make the more powerful 'rare' versions of items. We'll take a pouch of teeth, the three eyes, the hide, and then the essence, in that order." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 3 - Harvest DCs", + "entries": [ + "After the party has created its harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. List out the chosen components in the order the party wishes to harvest them and sequentially add each Component DC to the total of all the previous Component DCs. The Component DC represents how hard a component is to harvest.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Example Harvest List", + "colLabels": [ + "Component", + "Component DC", + "Harvest DC" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Pouch of Teeth", + "10", + "10 (10)" + ], + [ + "Eye (1)", + "5", + "15 (10+5)" + ], + [ + "Eye (2)", + "5", + "20 (10+5+5)" + ], + [ + "Eye (3)", + "5", + "25 (10+5+5+5)" + ], + [ + "Hide", + "20", + "45 (10+5+5+5+20)" + ], + [ + "Robust Essence", + "30", + "75 (10+5+5+5+20+30)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 4 - Harvesting check", + "entries": [ + "The players make a Harvesting check. A Harvesting check is the combined total of two ability checks: an Assessment check and a Carving check; these are described in more detail on page 90.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b GM:} Okay. Mizzard, as the assessing harvester, you need to make an Intelligence (Arcana) check and Gurf, as the carving harvester, you need to make a Dexterity (Arcana) check.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Okay... that's a 12 plus 5. 17!", + "{@b Gurf:} What's Dexterity (Arcana)? It's not on my sheet.", + "{@b GM:} Make a Dexterity check\u2014roll a d20 and add your Dexterity modifier\u2014then add your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in Arcana.", + "{@b Gurf:} Okay that's a... 16. My Dex gives me plus 4, but I'm not proficient. 20!", + "{@b GM:} Great; 17 plus 20 \u2014 that's a total of 37." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 5 - Loot", + "entries": [ + "Compare the result of the Harvesting check to the harvest list you made in step 3. If the Harvesting check's result met or exceeded the Harvest DC for a component, that component is successfully harvested.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "A result of 37 means that everything except the hide and essence are acquired." + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b GM:} The three eyes come out, plop plop plop, as do the teeth. Unfortunately, the hide is too tough and you can't harvest it before its magic seeps away and it becomes a mundane bit of fat. You never even get started on the essence.", + "{@b Gurf:} Yay! Teef and eyez!", + "{@b Mizzard:} Blast\u2014I wanted that hide..." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Harvesting/Humperdinks_Cocktail_Dolly.webp" + }, + "title": "Humperdink's Cocktail Dolly" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Components & Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "Time is of the utmost importance when harvesting magical components; the more difficult a component is to harvest, the longer it takes, and the greater the probability that the components will lose their magical potency before they can be harvested.", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Hence, the order in which you choose to harvest components is an important factor. If you want to make a Tome of Living Memories, then you better make damn sure you get three aboleth eyes at the top of your list." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Clockwatcher" + }, + "Harvesting terms and concepts are explained below.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Component DC", + "entries": [ + "Some components, like teeth, are very simple to extricate, whilst others, like hide, take a great deal of skill to extract without ruining them. Each component has a Component DC, indicating how hard it is to safely extract before it loses its magical potency. The tables describe the different components that varying creature types might yield." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quantity", + "entries": [ + "You decide how many of each component are available for harvest based on the creature. For example, you might decide that a severely damaged aboleth can only yield 1 eye and 1 tentacle, rather than its usual bounty. Conversely, a mutant (such as Slkvol the Broodmother) might have mutated an extra, fourth eye!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest List", + "entries": [ + "Components can be harvested in any order, regardless of Component DC. The harvest list details which components the harvesters wish to attempt to extract and in which order. The harvesters must agree on the harvest list together or defer to the carving harvester." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest DC", + "entries": [ + "After the harvesters establish their harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. This is achieved by adding the Component DC of each component in the list to the DC of the components higher up in the list. These cumulative DCs are known as the Harvest DCs; harvesters successfully extract the components for which they meet or exceed a Harvest DC." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Starting & Finishing", + "entries": [ + "For the sake of the 'Failing With Consequences' and the 'Storage and Supplies' optional rules, it is important to know if the harvesters have started harvesting a component. A creature finishes harvesting a component if it meets the Harvest DC for that component in the harvest list. If the harvester exceeds the DC of a component in the harvest table, it is deemed to have started harvesting the next component in the list.", + "For example, in the aboleth example on page 88, the result of 37 means that the harvester has {@b finished harvesting} the three eyes and teeth (DC 25) and has {@b started on the hide}. The fact that the result didn't meet the DC for the hide (45) means the party didn't finish harvesting it before it degraded. The harvesters {@b never began harvesting} the essence; that would require a result of 46 or higher." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Harvesting/Harvesting_Tools.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Duration & Degradation", + "entries": [ + "Harvesting a creature is a race against time; the components must be assessed, carved up, treated, and correctly stored before the latent magic leaves the body.", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "The third law of arcanodynamics states that \"the larger the creature, the slower the rate of arcanical leakage\". Translation: get to work quickly or you'll have a hard time of it." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Academic & Inspirational Speaker" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Duration", + "entries": [ + "Harvesting a creature takes a set duration based on the size of the creature (see harvest time in the table below).", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Creature Size and Harvest Time", + "colLabels": [ + "Creature Size", + "Harvest Time" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Tiny", + "5 minutes" + ], + [ + "Small", + "10 minutes" + ], + [ + "Medium", + "15 minutes" + ], + [ + "Large", + "30 minutes" + ], + [ + "Huge", + "2 hours" + ], + [ + "Gargantuan", + "12 hours" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Degradation", + "entries": [ + "To keep the game flowing, Heliana's Guide offers the concept of degradation; the adventurers have only a short time, post-mortem, to harvest components. Spells like {@spell gentle repose} do not prevent this. This rule prevents the aftermath of each fight from becoming a harvest-fest by limiting the number of creatures that can be harvested.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Rules", + "entries": [ + "For harvesting to yield magical components, a harvester must begin harvesting a corpse within {@b 1 minute} of the creature's death and, once it has begun harvesting, not cease harvesting the corpse for the duration of the check. As the shortest harvest time of any creature is {@b 5 minutes}, a character only has time to harvest one creature after a battle before the other creatures have degraded." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Assessment and Carving", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Not everyone has both the knowledge and the steady hand to correctly butcher and store magical components. If you ain't too bright, or if a flopping fish can hold a knife better than you, then perhaps you should team up with someone who has the skills you don't. Or just give up and leave it to us pros." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Brains and Brawn" + }, + "The Harvesting check is the summed total of two ability checks: Assessment and Carving. A single creature can choose to make both checks; if it does so, it makes these checks with disadvantage. With all Harvesting checks, the skill used for the check depends on the type of creature the characters are attempting to harvest. For example, beasts require a {@skill Survival} check while aberrations require an {@skill Arcana} check.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Creature Types and Associated Skills", + "colLabels": [ + "Creature Type", + "Harvest Skill" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@filter Aberration|bestiary|type=aberration|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Beast|bestiary|type=beast|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Celestial|bestiary|type=celestial|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Religion}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Construct|bestiary|type=construct|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Investigation}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Dragon|bestiary|type=dragon|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Elemental|bestiary|type=elemental|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Fey|bestiary|type=fey|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Fiend|bestiary|type=fiend|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Religion}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Giant|bestiary|type=giant|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Humanoid|bestiary|type=humanoid|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Monstrosity|bestiary|type=monstrosity|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Ooze|bestiary|type=ooze|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Nature}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Plant|bestiary|type=plant|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Nature}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Undead|bestiary|type=undead|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Assessment", + "entries": [ + "To correctly assess how best to extract and store creature components, a character must make an Intelligence check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Assessment check is known as the {@b assessing harvester}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carving", + "entries": [ + "Skill with a knife is the proven method of harvesting components. A creature attempting to harvest a corpse makes a Dexterity check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Carving check is known as the {@b carving harvester}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ritual Carving", + "entries": [ + "For some creature types, magical rituals can be performed instead of getting elbow-deep in grisly viscera. When making a Carving check to harvest an aberration, celestial, elemental, fey, or fiend, a carving harvester with a spellcasting ability can make the Carving check using that ability instead of Dexterity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spells and Buffs", + "entries": [ + "For a spell or magical effect to have any influence on the outcome of harvesting, it must affect a harvester for the entire duration of the Harvesting check (see Creature Size and Harvest Time table). For this reason, spells with a duration of 1 minute, like {@spell bless} and {@spell guidance}, never confer their bonus to the result of the check. A spell like {@spell enhance ability}, which lasts 1 hour, could confer its advantage to a Harvesting check so long as the spell begins before the check starts and does not end until after the check is completed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Assessment check", + "text": "{@dice 1d20} + proficiency bonus (if applicable) + your", + "attributes": [ + "int" + ] + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Carving check", + "text": "{@dice 1d20} + proficiency bonus (if applicable) + {@footnote your|or Spellcasting ability modifier if it can be ritually carved.}", + "attributes": [ + "dex" + ] + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Harvesting check", + "text": "Assessment check result + Carving check result" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helpers", + "entries": [ + "Creatures not involved in assessment or carving can help! The number of creatures that can help depends on the size of the creature being harvested (see table below). If a helper has proficiency in the skill associated with the monster's type, the helper adds its proficiency bonus to the Harvesting check's result. If the helper doesn't have this proficiency, it adds half its proficiency bonus rounded down, instead. Helpers must help for the entire duration of the harvesting procedure to add this bonus, and are considered assessing harvesters for the purposes of the Failing With Consequences section (page 94). This takes the place of the Help action.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Harvesting and Helpers", + "colLabels": [ + "Creature Size", + "Maximum number of helpers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Tiny", + "0" + ], + [ + "Small", + "1" + ], + [ + "Medium", + "2" + ], + [ + "Large", + "4" + ], + [ + "Huge", + "6" + ], + [ + "Gargantuan", + "10" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "name": "Narrating the Harvesting Process", + "entries": [ + "With so many different skills and abilities in use, narrating the process to your players in an evocative fashion can help it all make sense. Below are ideas to help you describe how harvesting might look when performed on different creature types.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcana: Aberration, Elemental, and Fey", + "entries": [ + "These creatures are so wild and magical that only knowledge fostered by the study of the arcane can help preserve and store them. Figuring out which bits do what is part and parcel of dealing with these evolutionarily unique creatures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Investigation: Constructs", + "entries": [ + "Whether fleshy or made of stone and metal, these things were made 'by hand' and can thus be unmade in the same way. Loosening screws, picking apart stitching, and deciphering how to correctly disassemble these creatures results in neat piles of undamaged goods." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Medicine: Giants, Humanoids, and Undead", + "entries": [ + "Dissecting a humanoid is just like surgery; sharp tools and deft movements sever muscle from bone. While most humanoids yield little in the way of magical components, the flesh of giants is infused with the primordial elements themselves. Most undead yield materials similar to humanoids, albeit that these components have been magically enhanced by necromantic magic and are way smellier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Nature: Oozes and Plants", + "entries": [ + "Harvesting plants is second nature to any green-fingered folk\u2014pruning, combing roots, and skinning bark. Once an ooze has been defeated, gathering the few components it yields has much in common with collecting naturally occurring moulds, fungi, and primordial slimes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religion: Celestials and Fiends", + "entries": [ + "The souls of celestials and fiends alike return to their home planes to find new forms upon death. For this reason, knowing the correct religious practices can recall shreds of their soul into the ashes they leave behind. However, to fully harvest such creatures, they must be slain on their home plane, or killed within a magic circle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Survival: Beasts, Dragons, and Monstrosities", + "entries": [ + "Don't ever say this to a dragon, but when it comes to internal anatomy, they're not that different from beasts and monstrosities. Although beasts tend to yield the least innately magical components, a dragon is descaled in an almost identical manner to a crocodile or medusa." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "name": "Narrating the Outcome", + "entries": [ + "A low result on the Harvesting check might indicate either a lack of knowledge about the creature, poor carving skills, or that the corpse is in too poor a condition to yield many salvageable parts. A high result, on the other hand, might mean the assessing harvester has an in-depth knowledge of the creature, that the carving harvester has a steady hand, or that the corpse is in surprisingly good condition." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Results & Rewards", + "entries": [ + "A character receives each component for which it meets or exceeds the DC in the harvest list. This is cumulative; for example, a Harvesting check of 37 on the aboleth example on page 88 yields three eyes and a pouch of teeth. The hide and robust essence are not harvested, as the result of 37 is lower than the DCs (45 and 75, respectively).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Component Types", + "entries": [ + "Component names are comprised of the creature type (e.g. beast) and the creature part (e.g. horn). A rhino, demon, and minotaur all have horns, but these are known as beast horn, fiend horn, and monstrosity horn, respectively, and are each used to craft different things." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Rule: Metatags", + "entries": [ + "Metatags are a tool that expands the number of possible components in the game, increasing the specificity of the crafting system.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Components", + "entries": [ + "When using metatags, you record the name of each component you harvest. For example, without metatags, a horn from a rhinoceros and a horn from a goat are both known as beast horns. With metatags, these are two different horns: a {@b beast (rhinoceros) horn} and a {@b beast (goat) horn}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Recipes", + "entries": [ + "In crafting recipes, metatags specify a detail about the creature that bore the component written in parentheses. This detail could be its name (e.g. Animated), size (e.g. Large), subcategory (e.g. shapechanger), or something else. You may have to look at the creature's statistics to see if it satisfies a metatag requirement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quests & Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Metatags can be used in either or both of the following ways.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Firstly, a GM may require that a specific metatag is needed to craft an item. For example, a GM may decide that {@item flame tongue}\u2014a fiery weapon\u2014might be craftable only using the {@i breath sac} from a fire-breathing (brass, gold, or red) dragon. A player wouldn't be able to use a {@i dragon (ancient white dragon) breath sac} to craft the item and would need to embark on a quest to find the appropriate component.", + "Secondly, if the correct metatag is used in a crafting recipe, a GM can reward the player by granting them advantage on the check to craft the item. For example, without metatags, any dragon's eye can be used to craft a {@item ring of poison resistance}. With metatags, an adventurer can craft the ring with the eye of any dragon, but has advantage on the check(s) if they use the eye of a green dragon." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Optional Rules", + "page": 93, + "entries": [ + "This section contains options for a seasoned GM to help enhance the gaming experience. The following rules can help with scenarios such as ruining components with corrosive acid, exploding dragon breath sacs on a failed Harvesting check, and limiting the number of components that can be harvested with the introduction of harvesting supplies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruining Components", + "entries": [ + "After deluging a creature in a torrent of acid, it wouldn't be a stretch for a harvester to ask: \"Is... is the pelt okay though?\" These optional rules give you tools to impose penalties on harvesting after killing a creature in a particularly gruesome manner. Two factors influence how components may be ruined: damage type and damage quantity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Damage Types", + "entries": [ + "Damage types that can ruin components are referred to as 'destructive damage types'. When a component is ruined by a destructive damage type, you can impose penalties on checks or the availability of components (see Consequences, below).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Simplified", + "entries": [ + "Acid, fire, and necrotic damage are all well-documented means of disposing of corpses and thus can {@b ruin} components. These are all destructive damage types." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detailed", + "entries": [ + "In addition to acid, fire, and necrotic, any damage type to which a creature is vulnerable is added to the list of destructive damage types for it. This includes temporary vulnerability imposed by spells or other magical effects. Damage types to which a creature is resistant aren't considered destructive damage types for that creature. Resistance trumps vulnerability; if a creature has both vulnerability and resistance to a damage type, then it isn't considered a destructive damage type for that creature. Damage types to which a creature is immune are moot as the creature can't take this damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Damage Quantity", + "entries": [ + "There are two options for deciding how much damage of a destructive type is enough to ruin components: the killing blow (simplified method) and the percentage of hit points (detailed method). Additionally, massive damage also ruins components.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Simplified: Killing Blow", + "entries": [ + "If a creature dies to a destructive damage type, then its components are ruined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Detailed: CR", + "entries": [ + "If a creature takes an amount of destructive damage equal to or more than ten times its CR, the components are ruined. This method requires a little more legwork to keep track; consider using the detailed method for boss monsters, and the simplified method for all other creatures:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Note what damage types are destructive for the creature in question.", + "Whenever the creature takes damage of a destructive damage type, keep track of this cumulative value. Don't count damage dealt to temporary hit points towards this value.", + "When the creature dies, check if the destructive damage value exceeds ten times the creature's CR. If so, the creature's components are ruined. Long rests reset this damage counter; sometimes, it can be wise to let a kill escape and hunt it another day!" + ] + }, + "You can narrate the physical appearance of the target creature degrading each time it takes destructive damage, upping the ante in a fight and providing a new tactical angle for the players. Player characters proficient in the skill associated with harvesting a creature type (see page 90) might even get special insights into the components' condition before the creature is killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Massive Damage", + "entries": [ + "If a creature takes damage that reduces it to 0 hit points and there is damage remaining, the creature's components are ruined if the remaining damage equals or exceeds its hit point maximum." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Outcomes", + "entries": [ + "When components are ruined, you can impose penalties in two ways: by making harvesting harder or by removing components.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Salvaging Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "In all cases, if components are ruined, they are much harder to harvest. All Harvesting checks for that creature are made at {@b disadvantage}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unsalvageable", + "entries": [ + "At the GM's discretion, they can choose (randomly or otherwise) any number of components that a creature would normally have available to harvest. These are destroyed and are unharvestable. The more destructive damage a creature takes, the more components are destroyed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Failing with Consequences", + "entries": [ + "Harvesting isn't safe! A misdirected cut can have permanent consequences, especially when harvesting more volatile corpses. Life is a learning curve; whether you reveal that a component is volatile or not before harvest is entirely up to the GM!", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Volatile Components", + "entries": [ + "Creatures with area of effect abilities, such as a dragon's breath weapon, can have volatile components (marked with a superscript 'v': {@sup v}). If the harvesters start harvesting a volatile component, like a dragon's breath sac, but don't finish harvesting it, the volatile component can explode (GM's discretion), affecting all the harvesters. Use the creature's unique ability to decide the save DC and volatile effect.", + "For example, a Harvesting check result of 12 when attempting to harvest an adult red dragon's breath sac (DC 25) means the sac isn't harvested and that both harvesters must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw against the dragon's Fire Breath as if it were alive.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b GM:} Okay Gurf and Mizzard, you tried to harvest the adult red dragon's breath sac, and got a 12. In your rush to extract the fiery organ before its magic expires, you accidentally nick it with a scalpel. I need you each to make Dexterity saving throws against its Fire Breath.", + "{@b Gurf:} Uh oh." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Damage", + "entries": [ + "If a creature deals an additional damage type when it hits with an attack, such as a giant scorpion's sting which deals poison damage, a carving harvester can accidentally hurt itself while working on the corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Natural 1", + "entries": [ + "If either harvester rolls a 1 on its check (before adding modifiers), that harvester takes damage equal to the creature's additional damage. If the additional damage requires a saving throw, then the harvester makes the saving throw as if it had been hit by the dead creature's weapon attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "For example, a Harvesting check result of 11 when trying to skin an ice devil (DC 20) results in no components and the carving harvester taking {@damage 3d6} cold damage. If it were a poisonous snake instead of an ice devil, then the carving harvester would make a Constitution saving throw against the snake's poison, just as if it had been hit by the snake's bite attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b Mizzard:} Heellllp I'm dyiiiiing.", + "{@b Gurf:} I want a snakeskin belt; I try to harvest the snake?", + "{@b GM:} On your own?", + "{@b Gurf:} Yarp.", + "{@b GM:} Okay, give me one Intelligence (Survival) check, and one Dexterity (Survival) check.", + "{@b Gurf:} ... Intelligence check is a natural 1, plus 3, 4. Dexterity is a 9, plus 7, 16. That's 20 total.", + "{@b GM:} You accidentally pick up the snake by the wrong end and catch yourself on its fangs. Make a Constitution saving throw.", + "{@b Gurf:} I'm good at these... 21 total!", + "{@b GM:} You take half of {@damage 2d4} poison damage, and manage to successfully harvest the snake's skin." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Storage and Supplies", + "entries": [ + "The result of the Harvesting check encapsulates the entire process, including the storage and preservation of the extracted components. To achieve this, a harvester needs to have the correct supplies (containers, solvents, disposable gloves, etc.) with which to store these components. Many a novice harvester has returned home empty-handed, claiming to have successfully skinned a dragon but not having anything to show for it, as they lacked the necessary supplies to preserve it for the journey home.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Placing Limits", + "entries": [ + "This optional rule helps limit how many components your party can acquire on a single foray into the wild. This rule is useful if you don't use encumbrance or weight in your campaign.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvesting Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Scalpels, ether, incense, and glass vials are amongst the myriad materials a harvester needs to effectively do their job. For the sake of simplicity, all these mundane materials are termed 'harvesting supplies' and can be purchased from an appropriate craftsperson, arcane store, or temple. Every 50 gp worth of harvesting supplies weighs 1 pound.", + "Harvesting supplies are expended when the Harvesting check is rolled, regardless of the components gained. Each time a character attempts to harvest a creature, they consume a value of harvesting supplies, measured in gold pieces, equal to the component DC of each component they begin harvesting:", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Harvesting supplies cost (gp)", + "text": "Combined component DC of each component for which harvesting was started" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "In the aboleth example (page 88), the harvesters try to harvest six components. As the result of the check (37) doesn't meet the DC of the 5th component (the hide; DC 45), this component isn't harvested. The harvesters never start harvesting the 6th component (DC 75). Regardless of which components are acquired, the supplies would cost 45 gp; the combined DC of the first 5 components." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Rules Reminder: Starting & Finishing", + "entries": [ + "A creature is deemed to have begun harvesting a component if it surpasses the Harvest DC of the previous component. See Starting & Finishing above." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Trading", + "page": 95, + "entries": [ + "Though only the appropriate craftspeople know how to properly use creature components, their rarity makes them valuable commodities. If your players can find a buyer, well-preserved components are sure to fetch some coin!", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Traders", + "entries": [ + "When the party doesn't have access to its regular clients, such as when entering an unexplored city, locating a purveyor of magical components can be quite the task. Finding a trader who's prepared to offer a good price is a matter of inquiry, haggling, and location. Cities are more likely to have wizards and magic craftspeople than hamlets out in the wilds.", + "Characters looking for a buyer or seller must spend {@b one day} questioning the locals and paying for information. At the day's conclusion, a character must pay {@b 25 gp} and make two checks: one {@b Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check} and one {@b Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check}. Add the results of the two checks together and consult the table below to determine what a trader is prepared to offer, if anything.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Finding a Trader", + "colLabels": [ + "Check Total", + "Buyer's Offer", + "Seller's Offer" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-10", + "No buyer is found", + "No seller is found" + ], + [ + "11-25", + "50%", + "150%" + ], + [ + "26-50", + "100%", + "100%" + ], + [ + "51+", + "120%", + "80%" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Rule: More People, More Chances", + "entries": [ + "The larger the city, the more often the party can search for a trader, and the greater the chance a trader can be found. The following table gives modifiers you can apply to the result of the search for a trader based on the size of the settlement. The reset time indicates the duration that must pass before searching for a new trader yields a different result.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Trader Refractory Period", + "colLabels": [ + "Settlement Population", + "Modifier", + "Reset Time" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-10", + "-12", + "1 year" + ], + [ + "11-100", + "-8", + "6 months" + ], + [ + "101-1,000", + "-4", + "3 months" + ], + [ + "1,001-10,000", + "0", + "1 month" + ], + [ + "10,001-100,000", + "+4", + "1 week" + ], + [ + "100,001-1,000,000", + "+8", + "3 days" + ], + [ + "1,000,001+", + "+12", + "1 day" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Harvesting/Brain_in_Jar.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gold Costs", + "entries": [ + "Economies vary from game to game, and can even vary wildly in different locales of your own world. As a rule of thumb, a magical component can be sold to a trader for two times its component DC in gold pieces or purchased from a trader for four times its component DC in gold pieces. Vendors generally sell components for twice the price they buy them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvesting Supplies", + "entries": [ + "To account for the cost of harvesting supplies (if you use that optional rule; page 94), it is recommended to increase the sell value of components to three times the component DC and the buy value to six times, instead of two and four times." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Components: Quick Reference", + "entries": [ + "The tables below summarise the value of different components using the different optional rules. When you've decided on a ruleset, simply use the columns that apply to you. 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This is due to the common occurrence of its less potent versions and the extreme rarity of its most powerful versions. The values in the Trading Essence table indicate selling to or buying from a trader." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Trading Essence", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 4, + "entry": "Component Value", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "No Harvesting Supplies", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 2, + "entry": "With Harvesting Supplies", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Essence", + "Sell", + "Buy", + "Sell", + "Buy" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Frail essence", + "50 gp", + "100 gp", + "75 gp", + "150 gp" + ], + [ + "Robust essence", + "250 gp", + "500 gp", + "280 gp", + "560 gp" + ], + [ + "Potent essence", + "1,500 gp", + "3,000 gp", + "1,535 gp", + "3,070 gp" + ], + [ + "Mythic essence", + "8,000 gp", + "16,000 gp", + "8,040 gp", + "16,080 gp" + ], + [ + "Deific essence", + "80,000 gp", + "160,000 gp", + "80,050 gp", + "160,100 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Harvesting/Incense.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Harvest Tables", + "page": 97, + "entries": [ + "This section presents the components that may be available for each creature type. When a player declares their intention to harvest a creature, consult the relevant table in this section and choose the components that make sense for the creature. For example, an aboleth has tentacles, eyes, mucus, blood, and a hide, but doesn't have claws, chitin, or antennae. Boss monsters in this book can have unique components that aren't found in the harvest tables.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Multiples", + "entries": [ + "An aboleth usually has three eyes. The Harvest DC is for each eye. A crafting recipe rarely calls for more than one component. However, because the players want the legendary {@item tome of living memories|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}, crafted from three of the aboleth broodmother's eyes, the harvesters should add three eyes at the start of their harvest list." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Superscripts", + "entries": [ + "Some harvestable components have small superscript letters after their name. A 'v' indicates the component is volatile, an 'E' indicates they are edible (but aren't used to craft items), while an 'E+' indicates they are both edible and used in crafting. Components whose edible category is not obvious (such as primordial dust being a spice) are indicated with an asterisk and explained below the table. See {@variantrule Cooking|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} for more on edible components." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Unusual Anatomy", + "entries": [ + "If a creature has some interesting anatomy not on the appropriate harvest table, you can grab the component and DC from a different creature type's harvest table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Harvesting/Knife.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Essence", + "entries": [ + "Essence is required to craft more powerful magic items. It comes in five forms: frail, robust, potent, mythic, and deific. These essences are required to craft items of uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, and artifact rarity, respectively. Whilst essence can be extracted from all creature types, the essence available depends on the creature's Challenge Rating. The following harvest table can be appended to all the monster harvest tables in this section.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Creature CR", + "Component DC", + "Components", + "Item Rarity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3-6", + "25", + "Frail essence", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "7-11", + "30", + "Robust essence", + "Rare" + ], + [ + "12-17", + "35", + "Potent essence", + "Very rare" + ], + [ + "18-24", + "40", + "Mythic essence", + "Legendary" + ], + [ + "25+", + "50", + "Deific essence", + "Artifact" + ] + ] + }, + "You can't harvest a lower-level essence from a higher CR creature\u2014they have only one essence, the one dictated by its CR!", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mythic Creatures", + "entries": [ + "Some of the boss creatures in this book have mythic traits. Sometimes, these traits are only active in the higher-level version of the hunt. For example, in the {@adventure Tale of Two Tails|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|ToTT} hunt, the CR 10 {@creature pygmy rakshasa|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} has a mythic trait that is rated CR 14.", + "If a creature has a mythic trait that, when activated, causes the creature to be a higher CR, treat the creature as being the higher CR to determine its level of essence. In the pygmy rakshasa example, the 13th-level CR 10 version would yield a robust essence while the mythic CR 14 version would yield a potent essence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appearance", + "entries": [ + "Essence can look like whatever you want it to: a nebulous ball of energy, a random creature component, or something you extract into a crystal to make it glow. This is intentionally undefined to let you build your own world!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Essence & Balance", + "entries": [ + "Because essence can only be gained by harvesting high CR creatures, it acts as a gating mechanism to limit the power of items the party can craft. If you want an especially high magic campaign, consider decreasing the CR at which essence can be harvested. This will allow more powerful items to be crafted at lower levels. If you want a low-magic campaign, do the opposite.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "GM Tip: Boss Essence", + "entries": [ + "When it comes to crafting, only an essence's rarity matters, not the creature it comes from. The most valuable parts of boss monsters are their unique components, not their essence!" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aberration", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Anomalies, distant planes of existence far from the established cosmological wheel, the physiology of these creatures are wholly dissimilar to those of the Material Plane's denizens. However, sporadic similarities between the anatomy of an aberration and that of beasts or humanoids have given rise to the hypothesis that perhaps aberrations have been more... 'involved' in evolutionary history.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Antenna{@sup E+}{@sup *}, eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E}, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+}, pouch of claws{@sup **}, pouch of teeth, tentacle" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E}, phial of mucus, stinger" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, chitin, hide, main eye{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: antennae can be used as eyes.", + "{@sup **} These items are used only for monster-forged items in this book." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beast", + "entries": [ + "Natural fauna of the Material Plane, beasts have one of the most diverse arrays of harvestable products, second only to the magically-augmented monstrosities. Unfortunately, being natural products, they have a low magical potency; the items crafted from them tend not to be particularly powerful.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Supply & Demand", + "entries": [ + "Due to the prevalence of beast components, you can halve their trade values." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Antenna{@sup E+}{@sup *}, eye{@sup E+}, hair, flesh{@sup E+}, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Antler{@sup **}, beak, bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+}, fin, horn, pincer{@sup **}, pouch of claws, pouch of teeth, talon{@sup **}, tusk" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E+}, poison gland, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales, stinger, tentacle" + ], + [ + "20", + "Chitin, pelt" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: antennae can be used as eyes.", + "{@sup **} These items are used only for monster-forged items in this book." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celestial", + "entries": [ + "Innately good beings, celestials call the heavens home. Because of their inherent magic, good nature, and tendency to disintegrate upon death, celestial components are both extremely rare and astoundingly valuable. Despite only a few mortals being able to claim they've seen them, unicorns are the most common celestial. Their horns and blood are prized for their rejuvenating and revivifying effects.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extraplanar Recall", + "entries": [ + "As the bodies of celestials disintegrate upon death, shunting their souls back to their home plane, only pouches of dust can be harvested if the creature is killed anywhere other than its home plane or in a magic circle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Supply & Demand", + "entries": [ + "Due to the rarity of celestial components, you can double their trade values." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E} , hair, phial of blood{@sup E+}, pouch of dust{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+}, horn, pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E+}, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, skin" + ], + [ + "25", + "Soul{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: a pouch of dust is spice." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Construct", + "entries": [ + "Whether made of flesh, stone, or metal, these machines all carry a spark of life within them. How they behave depends on the instructions with which they were programmed. In clay golems, for example, these instructions are inscribed upon a piece of magical parchment implanted within their craniums.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Phial of blood{@sup E+}, phial of oil{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Flesh{@sup E+}, plating, stone" + ], + [ + "15", + "Bone{@sup E+}, gears, heart{@sup E}, liver{@sup E}" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, instructions" + ], + [ + "25", + "Lifespark{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: phials of oil are fat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dragon", + "entries": [ + "Underneath the gold, scales, and arrogance is an anatomy comparable to any beast or humanoid. Of particular note are dragon hearts and breath sacs. Fibres from the former can provide the core of magical wands or enchanted bowstrings, whilst the latter are extremely volatile and should be approached with great caution, if at all...", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Supply & Demand", + "entries": [ + "Due to the rarity and power of draconic components, you can double their trade values." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E+}, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E}, fat{@sup E+}, pouch of claws, pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "15", + "Horn, liver{@sup E}, pouch of scales" + ], + [ + "20", + "Heart{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "25", + "Breath sac{@sup v}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Elementals are conglomerations of elemental energy given thought. For this reason, little is left behind when they die. An astute and fast-acting harvester can capture the core of an elemental, though to do so is fraught with danger.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Volatile Components: Elementals", + "entries": [ + "If a character fails to harvest a volatile component, you can trigger one of the following events, the effects of which duplicate a spell but aren't themselves spells. Use a save DC of 13 and 16 for the volatile mote and core, respectively. In all cases, only the harvesters are counted as being in the effect's area, and all effects are instantaneous, ending immediately after triggering.", + "The harvesters must save against:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Air elemental}: the {@spell lightning bolt} spell.", + "{@creature Earth elemental}: the {@spell depth charge|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell.", + "{@creature Fire elemental}: the {@spell fireball} spell.", + "{@creature Water elemental}: a wave of water with the effects of the {@spell wind wall} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye{@sup E+}, Primordial dust{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "15", + "Volatile mote of air/earth/fire/water{@sup v}" + ], + [ + "25", + "Core of air/earth/fire/water{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: primordial dust is spice." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fey", + "entries": [ + "The fey are an emotive class of creature whose morphology encompasses the breadth of beasts, humanoids, and beyond. A magical component unique to fey is their psyche. This volatile, impulsive mass of emotion becomes detached from the minds of these especially charismatic creatures shortly after death. Any nearby creature can find itself the unwitting host of this cranial stowaway if it isn't properly handled.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Volatile Component: Possession", + "entries": [ + "If harvesters start but do not finish harvesting a psyche, the carving harvester must succeed on a {@b {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw} or become possessed by the fey's psyche. The possessed creature is {@condition incapacitated} and loses control of its body. The psyche now controls the body but doesn't deprive the target of awareness. The psyche can't be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effects, except ones that turn fey, and it retains its alignment and immunity to being {@condition charmed}. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.", + "The possession lasts until the body drops to 0 hit points, the psyche ends it as a bonus action, or the psyche is turned or forced out by an effect like the {@spell dispel evil and good} spell. When the possession ends, the psyche disappears into the ether." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Antenna{@sup E+}{@sup *}, eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E+}, hair, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Antler{@sup **}, beak, bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E+}, horn{@sup **}, pouch of claws{@sup **}, pouch of teeth, talon{@sup **}, tusk{@sup **}" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+} , liver{@sup E+}, poison gland, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales, tentacle, tongue" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, pelt, pouch of dust{@sup E+}{@sup *}, skin" + ], + [ + "25", + "Psyche{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: antenna is eyes and pouch of dust is eyes.", + "{@sup **} These items are used only for monster-forged items in this book." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiend", + "entries": [ + "The antithesis of celestials, fiends creep out of the Lower Planes to cause chaos and suffering, tricking humanoids into forfeiting their souls. The components of fiends are separated into three subtypes: demon, devil, and yugoloth, corresponding with their creature subtype tags. The chaos that pervades the body of a demon provides remarkably different properties to the deceit that runs through a devil's veins.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extraplanar Recall", + "entries": [ + "As fiends' bodies disintegrate upon death, shunting their souls back to their home plane, only pouches of dust can be harvested if the creature is killed anywhere other than on its home plane or in a magic circle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E}, hair, phial of blood{@sup E+}, pouch of dust{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Beak, bone{@sup E+}, horn, pouch of claws, pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "15", + "Fat{@sup E+}, heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E}, poison gland, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, skin" + ], + [ + "25", + "Soul{@sup v}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: a pouch of dust is spice." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Giant", + "entries": [ + "Giants carry within them the remnants of the primordial chaos that once mixed with the Material Plane. Their blood, heart, and marrow all carry the elemental power imbued in their ancestors and can be decocted into a variety of protective potions and materials. But beware; being found in possession of a giant's component by any member of the ordning carries a death sentence.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Flesh{@sup E}, hair, nail, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+}, tooth" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup v}{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "20", + "Skin" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humanoid", + "entries": [ + "Second only to beasts, humanoids are the most numerous of all creatures found on the Material Plane. Though some species\u2014such as elves, gnomes, and dragonborn\u2014are innately more magical than others, their components are almost impotent in comparison to the truly magical monsters out there. Because of this, and due to the grisly, cannibalistic nature of harvesting another humanoid, their components are little sought after.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Supply & Demand", + "entries": [ + "Due to the low demand for humanoid components, you can halve their trade values. In fact, it's unlikely any respectable establishment will carry them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Eye, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E}, pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E+}, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales" + ], + [ + "20", + "Brain{@sup E+}, skin" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Monstrosity", + "entries": [ + "Though monstrosities may appear to resemble beasts or humanoids, they share one key difference: the origin of all monstrosities is magical. While humans may have evolved from dumb apes to slightly- less-dumb apes (with a little prodding from the gods), monstrosities were magicked into life. An apt example is the owlbear; though seemingly a simple bestial chimera, the magic that brought it about renders it immune to the lesser spells that might affect true beasts. For this reason, monstrosities yield some of the most useful magical components found without leaving the Material Plane.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Antenna{@sup E+}{@sup *}, eye{@sup E+}, flesh{@sup E+}, hair, phial of blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Antler, beak, bone{@sup E+}, egg{@sup E+}, fat{@sup E+}, fin, horn, pincer, pouch of claws, pouch of teeth, talon, tusk{@sup **}" + ], + [ + "15", + "Heart{@sup E+}, liver{@sup E+}, poison gland, pouch of feathers, pouch of scales, stinger, tentacle" + ], + [ + "20", + "Chitin, pelt" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: antennae can be used as eyes.", + "{@sup **} These items are used only for monster-forged items in this book." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ooze", + "entries": [ + "There is little to oozes other than their internal fluid and the membranous sacs that encapsulate them. Many oozes rely on astringent acids to dissolve their prey, which can preserve the more resilient material of their kills. For this reason, professional harvesters often refer to oozes as 'treasure sacs'; you never know when you might find a dragon's bone!", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Phial of acid{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Phial of mucus{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "15", + "Vesicle{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "20", + "Membrane" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: acid is blood, mucus is fat, and vesicles are livers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Optional Rule: Hard Bits", + "entries": [ + "When an ooze dies, roll a d100 and consult the Ooze's Random Components table below to determine what's on offer. Use other creature types' harvest tables to allocate a DC.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Ooze's Random Components", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d100}", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-20", + "Nothing" + ], + [ + "21", + "Pouch of claws (aberration)" + ], + [ + "22", + "Pouch of teeth (aberration)" + ], + [ + "23", + "Bone (aberration)" + ], + [ + "24-27", + "Horn (beast)" + ], + [ + "28-30", + "Pouch of teeth (beast)" + ], + [ + "31-35", + "Bone (beast)" + ], + [ + "36", + "Horn{@sup *} (celestial/fey/fiend)" + ], + [ + "37", + "Bone{@sup *} (celestial/fey/fiend)" + ], + [ + "38-39", + "Bone (construct)" + ], + [ + "40-41", + "Pouch of claws (dragon)" + ], + [ + "42-43", + "Pouch of teeth (dragon)" + ], + [ + "44-45", + "Bone (dragon)" + ], + [ + "46-47", + "Tooth (giant)" + ], + [ + "48-49", + "Bone (giant)" + ], + [ + "50-56", + "Pouch of teeth (humanoid)" + ], + [ + "57-68", + "Bone (humanoid)" + ], + [ + "69-73", + "Pouch of claws (monstrosity)" + ], + [ + "74-78", + "Pouch of teeth (monstrosity)" + ], + [ + "79-88", + "Bone (monstrosity)" + ], + [ + "89-92", + "Pouch of teeth (undead)" + ], + [ + "93-96", + "Bone (undead)" + ], + [ + "97-99", + "Roll twice more on this table" + ], + [ + "100", + "Roll thrice more on this table" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Choose whichever is appropriate for wherever the party finds itself." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Plant", + "entries": [ + "Wizards are well-known for their blinkered approach to classification, relying almost solely on magical properties rather than evolutionary history. Containing both photosynthetic and fungal organisms, the category of 'plant' is a taxonomical misnomer. However, the magical properties of components derived from fungal species have a surprising similarity to those of treants and awakened shrubs, which is the likely cause of this etymological error.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Phial of sap{@sup E+}{@sup *}, tuber{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Bundle of roots{@sup E+}{@sup *}, phial of wax{@sup E+}{@sup *}, pouch of hyphae{@sup E+}{@sup *}, pouch of leaves, pouch of seeds" + ], + [ + "15", + "Poison gland{@sup E+}{@sup *}, pouch of pollen{@sup v}{@sup E+}{@sup *}, pouch of spores{@sup v}{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ], + [ + "20", + "Bark{@sup E+}{@sup *}, membrane{@sup E+}{@sup *}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: sap is blood, tuber is flesh, roots and hyphae are bones, wax is fat, poison glands are livers, pollen and spores are spice, bark and membranes are hearts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Though the undead might appear like less robust beasts or humanoids, they are thrumming with necromantic energy. The bone of an animated skeleton has more magic in it than the brain of a gnome, and the marrow, if properly extracted and preserved, has astounding healing properties.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Component DC", + "Components" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5", + "Bone{@sup E+}, eye{@sup E+}, phial of congealed blood{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "10", + "Marrow, pouch of teeth, rancid fat{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "15", + "Ethereal ichor{@sup E+}{@sup *}, undying flesh{@sup E+}" + ], + [ + "20", + "Undying heart{@sup v}{@sup E+}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Regarding edible components: ethereal ichor is spice." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Mundane Ingredients", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + "Mining ore, gathering cotton, and felling trees to gain these raw ingredients, and then smelting, weaving, or milling them into usable materials is a complex process. The following brief ruleset is a simplification of that process to allow your players to gather ingredients in the wilderness. For a more streamlined game, you can encourage your players to buy these ingredients by having them readily available in any village, town, or city.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Types of Ingredients", + "entries": [ + "There are three classes of mundane ingredients: minerals, fibres, and wood, each of which requires particular tools and machinery to gather and refine them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding & Refining Ingredients", + "entries": [ + "Gathering usable ingredients requires a creature to both find them and refine them. For the sake of simplicity, this process is reduced to a single check, typically a {@skill Nature} or {@skill Survival} check using Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, or Wisdom, which takes place over the course of {@b 8 hours}. Much like with tracking (see Chapter 3), a GM can encourage players to be creative in how they describe their process; smashing lots of rocks in hope of finding ore might require a Strength ({@skill Survival}) check, while identifying rock formations that typically contain the desired ore might call for an Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check.", + "Depending on the type of ingredient, a creature typically needs access to tools or machinery to refine them into usable and saleable products. If a tool is missing, the ingredient can't be harvested. If the machinery is unavailable, then the ingredient can't be converted into its product, and thus can't be used for crafting. A creature can carry an unrefined ingredient with them until such machinery is accessible.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Mixed Environments", + "entries": [ + "You can have forests in the arctic, coasts in the desert, and be underwater in The Low. When deciding on the DC for a particular check, choose a value that makes sense for you. An arctic forest might be just as likely to contain usable wood as one in temperate climes, so it could make more sense to use the DCs for a forest when a player expresses an interest in harvesting wood." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Calculations", + "entries": [ + "A creature must state what type of ingredient it is searching for, make the appropriate check, and then consult the DCs in the \"Finding Mundane Ingredients\" table below. On a success, a creature finds a number of units of that ingredient equal to five plus five times the value by which the DC is beaten:", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Units found", + "text": "5 × (1 + check result \u2013 DC)" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b Mizzard:} I desire to acquire some spidersilk for a new robe. I will use my knowledge of likely giant spider locations within this forest.", + "{@b Gurf:} And I want wood. I'm gona chop it wiv my axe.", + "{@b GM:} Okay, Mizzard, make an Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, Gurf, a Strength ({@skill Survival}) check.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Should be easy, I have a +17 with my expertise. That's a 3. 20 total.", + "{@b Gurf:} 15, plus 8, 23.", + "{@b GM:} Gurf, you beat your DC by (23 - 5) 18 and find (5 + 115 - 25) 95 units of basic wood. Taking it back to the sawmill, you produce planks with a value of 95 cp. Mizzard, your check of 20 didn't meet the DC of 30. You search high and low for giant spider nests in which to harvest spider silk. Unfortunately, the forest fire you caused burnt all the webs and the spiders are pissed. Roll initiative." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Rule: Critical Success", + "entries": [ + "Usually, you can't critically succeed or fail on ability checks. However, sometimes harvesters get lucky. If a creature rolls a 'natural 20' on one of its checks to gather a mundane ingredient, consider awarding it something more valuable: a gemstone, a nugget of amber, or a rare truffle with a value in gold pieces equal to ten times the player's level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Material Value & Rarity", + "entries": [ + "Silver, gold, platinum, adamantine, mithral, silk, spidersilk, exotic woods, and xyxlwood are rarer, more valuable ingredients that can be found in the wilds. 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item. Three examples of this are adamantine (which can be used to create {@item Adamantine Weapon|XGE|adamantine weapons} and {@item adamantine armor||armour}), mithral (which can be used to craft {@item mithral armor|DMG}), and xyxlwood (which can be used to craft wood-based items). These magic items have their own specific properties, are more durable, and deal magical damage (if made into weapons). {@variantrule Crafting|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} for more details." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crafting", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 104, + "ruleType": "O", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "From manufacturers to enchanters, and even onestop- shop forge masters, crafters of all varieties enhance our puny, frail, corporeal forms with devastating magic! Now I'm not puny or frail\u2014I almost beat Granny Weathertax in an arm-wrestle once. She cheated of course; she knows I can't stand being tickled. But even I, the mighty Heliana, am partial to a magical battleaxe or two. In fact, I made this book of plus three bludgeoning partly so I could get an upper hand on the bookworm infestation in my library. It's getting a little out of hand..." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Pest Controller" + }, + "This chapter is all about taking the magical components you've acquired and turning them into magic items and food. We'll first cover the three ways items can be crafted\u2014manufacturing, enchanting, and forging\u2014before looking at the effects of success and failure, crafting recipes, and building your own magic items. This is followed by a heap of tables containing recipes for crafting every item in this book and the SRD (the free 5e rules). The chapter concludes with magical meals, the boss monster recipes, and the unique effects of each ingredient.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "How Stuff's Made", + "entries": [ + "You can't enchant a {@item flame tongue} longsword without first creating a sword. Within this guide, there are three types of crafting:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manufacturing", + "entries": [ + "is the creation of mundane (nonmagical) items from raw materials by a creature proficient with a tool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Enchanting", + "entries": [ + "is the magification of a mundane item by a spellcaster to give it magical powers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Forging", + "entries": [ + "is where both these processes are combined, allowing a non-spellcasting craftsperson to work magic into raw materials as the item takes shape." + ] + } + ] + }, + "There are two types of crafting checks: Manufacturing checks and Enchanting checks. Forging requires the crafter to make both checks (with modified rules). Although only spellcasters can make enchanting checks, the forging process allows non-spellcasters to make a modified enchanting check.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Anvil.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manufacturing", + "entries": [ + "Despite an adventurer's best efforts, they're probably going to end up with one or two pieces of nonmagical gear. Someone needs to make those items, and the following manufacturing rules put that power in the players' hands. To manufacture a mundane item, a creature needs three things: materials, a tool, and time. In some cases, at the GM's discretion, a creature might also need auxiliary equipment. Let's take a longsword as an example.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Materials & Cost", + "entries": [ + "As a rule of thumb, the material cost of an item is one-third of its purchase value. Thus a 15-gp longsword requires 5 gp of raw materials. The GM has great latitude in deciding what these mundane materials might be. The tables on pages 108 - 110 summarise the material cost of different mundane items.", + "Potion and spell scroll bases are unique in that there is no base item to compare the material cost to. The cost ofthese magic items' nonmagical materials is 2 gp and 3 gp, respectively." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Difficult Materials", + "entries": [ + "Some materials are harder to work with than others. For example, dragon scales are especially tough, requiring leatherworkers to employ advanced techniques. When using a difficult or unusual material in the manufacture of an item, the GM can add +5 to the DC. Examples of this might include armour made of bark, monster hide, or dragon scales; weapons made of bone or silver; and anything made of mithral or adamantine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Abilities & Tools", + "entries": [ + "Manufacturing an item requires a tool. The tool required depends on the item's type. The GM has great latitude in deciding if a tool is applicable or not, and has the final say on the tool required for any item. In addition, different tools require different abilities to use them. Some tools, like carpenter's tools, grant a choice of abilities, much like how finesse weapons let you choose Strength or Dexterity when making an attack roll. See the table on page 107 for a breakdown of tools, abilities, and item types." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiency", + "entries": [ + "Proficiency with a tool isn't necessary to attempt a Crafting check that requires that tool. If a character does not have the required proficiency, it can still make the check, albeit with disadvantage. At the GM's discretion, this disadvantage can be avoided if the character receives guidance from a book or a creature with the requisite proficiency." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Difficulty & Flavour", + "entries": [ + "Mundane items have a manufacturing DC associated with their item type; the more complex the item, the higher the DC. See the Manufacturing DC & Time table on page 108 for the full breakdown." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Check", + "entries": [ + "To manufacture an item, a creature must gather the required equipment, materials, and tools, and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes a Manufacturing check using proficiency with the appropriate tool. A success on this check results in a completed item." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Steel Longsword Manufacturing", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Materials:} 5 gp steel ingots", + "{@b Time:} 8 hours (1 workday)", + "{@b Tools:} Smith's tools", + "{@b Auxiliary Equipment:} Forge & anvil", + "{@b Manufacturing Check:} DC 17 Strength (smith's tools)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Quiver.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tools and Their Products", + "colLabels": [ + "Tool", + "Ability", + "Item Types" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-7" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Alchemist's supplies|PHB}", + "Intelligence", + "Miscellaneous (any lotions or salves), potions" + ], + [ + "{@item Brewer's supplies|PHB}", + "Constitution{@sup *}", + "Potions" + ], + [ + "{@item Calligrapher's supplies|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Scrolls" + ], + [ + "{@item Carpenter's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity or Strength", + "Ammunition (arrows, blowgun needles, and bolts), armour (shields), instruments, miscellaneous (anything made of wood), rods, staves, wands, weapons (blowguns, clubs, darts, greatclubs, javelins, longbows, nunchaku, polearms, shortbows, slingshots, tridents)" + ], + [ + "{@item Cartographer's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity or Intelligence", + "Maps, miscellaneous (anything involving paper), scrolls" + ], + [ + "{@item Cobbler's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity or Intelligence", + "Miscellaneous (footwear)" + ], + [ + "{@item Cook's utensils|PHB}", + "Constitution", + "Magical meals{@sup **}" + ], + [ + "{@item Glassblower's tools|PHB}", + "Constitution or Dexterity", + "Miscellaneous (anything made of glass), rods, staves, wands" + ], + [ + "{@item Herbalism kit|PHB}", + "Intelligence", + "Miscellaneous (any lotions or salves), potions" + ], + [ + "{@item Jeweler's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Miscellaneous (anything involving jewels or precious metals)" + ], + [ + "{@item Leatherworker's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Armour (hide or light), weapons (slings, tetherhooks, whips)" + ], + [ + "{@item Mason's tools|PHB}", + "Strength", + "Ammunition (sling bullets), miscellaneous (anything made of stone), weapons (light hammers, maces, mauls, warhammers)" + ], + [ + "{@item Painter's supplies|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Scrolls" + ], + [ + "{@item Poisoner's kit|PHB}", + "Dexterity or Intelligence", + "Poisons" + ], + [ + "{@item Potter's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Miscellaneous (anything made of clay)" + ], + [ + "{@item Smith's tools|PHB}", + "Constitution or Strength", + "Ammunition (firearm shots and sling bullets), armour (heavy or medium except hide, shields), rods, staves, wands, weapons (axes, claws, daggers, flails, javelins, light hammers, maces, mauls, morningstars, nunchaku, polearms, sickles, swords, tetherhooks, tridents, war picks, warhammers)" + ], + [ + "{@item Tinker's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity", + "Rods, staves, wands, weapons (crossbows, firearms, tommybows), wondrous items (anything with a mechanism)" + ], + [ + "{@item Weaver's tools|PHB}", + "Constitution or Dexterity", + "Armour (padded), miscellaneous (anything made of cloth, cloaks, hats, robes), weapons (nets, slings)" + ], + [ + "{@item Woodcarver's tools|PHB}", + "Dexterity or Strength", + "Ammunition (arrows, blowgun needles and bolts), instruments, armour (shields), miscellaneous (anything made of wood), rods, staves, wands, weapons (blowguns, clubs, darts, greatclubs, javelins, longbows, nunchaku, polearms, shortbows, slingshots, tridents)" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "Miscellaneous indicates the item could belong to any category. Usually such items specify a material from which they are made. The category this most often applies to is wondrous items.", + "{@sup *} This involves more sampling than its counterpart, alchemy.", + "{@sup **} This is a new item category." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Manufacturing DC & Time", + "colLabels": [ + "Item Type", + "", + "DC", + "Time" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Adventuring gear", + "", + "11", + "2 hours" + ], + [ + "Ammunition (x20)", + "", + "13", + "1 hour" + ], + [ + "Armour", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Padded, hide, shield", + "Leather, chain shirt, ring mail", + "Chain mail", + "Studded leather, scale mail", + "Breastplate, splint", + "Half plate", + "Plate" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "13", + "15", + "16", + "17", + "18", + "19", + "20" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "8 hours", + "16 hours", + "32 hours", + "24 hours", + "40 hours", + "80 hours", + "200 hours" + ] + } + ], + [ + "Instrument", + "", + "15", + "16 hours" + ], + [ + "Potion base", + "", + "15", + "2 hours" + ], + [ + "Ring", + "", + "15", + "8 hours" + ], + [ + "Rod, staff, wand", + "", + "17", + "8 hours" + ], + [ + "Spell scroll base", + "", + "15", + "2 hours" + ], + [ + "Weapon", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Simple weapon", + "Martial weapon", + "Magitech firearm" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "14", + "17", + "19" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Varies", + "Varies", + "Varies" + ] + } + ], + [ + "Wondrous item{@sup *}", + "", + "15", + "8 hours" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item (as required in the Forging process). The component cost is entirely up to the GM's discretion; an instrument might cost the same as a longsword, while a bejewelled crown can cost far more!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Armour Crafting Costs & Properties", + "colLabels": [ + "Item", + "Material Cost", + "Tool", + "DC", + "Time (hrs)", + "Item Value", + "Armour Class (AC)", + "Str", + "Stealth", + "Weight" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "width": 10, + "entry": "{@i Light Armour}" + } + ], + [ + "{@item Padded|PHB}", + "2 gp", + "Leatherworker or weaver", + "13", + "8", + "5 gp", + "11 + Dex mod", + "\u2014", + "Disadvantage", + "8 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Leather|PHB}", + "3 gp", + "Leatherworker", + "15", + "16", + "10 gp", + "11 + Dex mod", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "10 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Studded leather|PHB}", + "15 gp", + "Leatherworker", + "17", + "24", + "45 gp", + "12 + Dex mod", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "13 lb." + ], + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "width": 10, + "entry": "{@i Medium Armour}" + } + ], + [ + "{@item Hide|PHB}", + "3 gp", + "Leatherworker", + "13", + "8", + "10 gp", + "12 + Dex mod (max 2)", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "12 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Chain shirt|PHB}", + "17 gp", + "Smith", + "15", + "16", + "50 gp", + "13 + Dex mod (max 2)", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "20 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Scale mail|PHB}", + "17 gp", + "Smith", + "17", + "24", + "50 gp", + "14 + Dex mod (max 2)", + "\u2014", + "Disadvantage", + "45 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Breastplate|PHB}", + "130 gp", + "Smith", + "18", + "40", + "400 gp", + "14 + Dex mod (max 2)", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "20 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Half plate|PHB}", + "250 gp", + "Smith", + "19", + "80", + "750 gp", + "15 + Dex mod (max 2)", + "\u2014", + "Disadvantage", + "40 lb." + ], + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "width": 10, + "entry": "{@i Heavy Armour}" + } + ], + [ + "{@item Ring mail|PHB}", + "10 gp", + "Smith", + "15", + "16", + "30 gp", + "14", + "\u2014", + "Disadvantage", + "40 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Chain mail|PHB}", + "25 gp", + "Smith", + "16", + "32", + "75 gp", + "16", + "Str 13", + "Disadvantage", + "55 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Splint|PHB}", + "70 gp", + "Smith", + "18", + "40", + "200 gp", + "17", + "Str 15", + "Disadvantage", + "60 lb." + ], + [ + "{@item Plate|PHB}", + "500 gp", + "Smith", + "20", + "200", + "1,500 gp", + "18", + "Str 15", + "Disadvantage", + "65 lb." + ], + [ + "Shield" + ], + [ + "{@item Shield|PHB}", + "3 gp", + "Carpenter, smith, or woodcarver", + "13", + "8", + "10 gp", + "+2", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "6 lb." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Weapon Crafting Costs & Properties", + "colLabels": [ + "Name", + "Material Cost", + "Tool", + "Time (hrs)", + "Item Value{@sup #}", + "Damage", + "Weight", + "Properties" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "width": 8, + "entry": "{@i Simple Melee Weapons - 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DC 19}" + } + ], + [ + "{@item Blunderbuss|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}", + "50 gp", + "Tinkerer", + "36", + "150 gp", + "3d4 piercing", + "5 lb.", + "Ammunition (range 20/60), loud (1000), reload (1), two-handed" + ], + [ + "{@item Musket|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}", + "30 gp", + "Tinkerer", + "36", + "100 gp", + "1d10 piercing", + "10 lb.", + "Ammunition (range 80/240), loud (1000), reload (1), two-handed" + ], + [ + "{@item Pistol|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}", + "70 gp", + "Tinkerer", + "48", + "200 gp", + "1d8 piercing", + "2 lb.", + "Ammunition (range 40/120), loud (500), reload (2)" + ], + [ + "{@item Revolver|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}", + "250 gp", + "Tinkerer", + "96", + "750 gp", + "1d10 piercing", + "2 lb.", + "Ammunition (range 60/240), loud (500), reload (6)" + ], + [ + "{@item Rifle|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}{@sup *}", + "330 gp", + "Tinkerer", + "120", + "1,000 gp", + "1d12 piercing", + "8 lb.", + "Ammunition (range 120/480), loud (500), reload (6), two-handed" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} These items are new to Heliana's Guide.", + "{@sup **} See tommybow entry.", + "{@sup ***} Makes 10 darts.", + "{@sup #} Item values in bold are different to the SRD." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanting", + "entries": [ + "Enchanting involves extracting the magical power from monster components and applying them to mundane items. In practice, this can take the form of physically grafting the components to the item or, for the magically inclined, direct transfer of magical power.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Materials", + "entries": [ + "The required materials for enchanting are: a mundane item, a magical component, and an essence. The first two are determined by the item's recipe, while the latter is determined by the item's rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Essence", + "entries": [ + "While magic items gain their nuances from the monster components used in their creation, the amplitude of the item's power is derived from a substance known as essence. The more rare the item, the more powerful it is, and the more potent the {@i essence} required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanting Rarity, DC, and Time", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "Item Rarity", + "Essence", + "Enchanting Check DC", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 3, + "entry": "Enchanting Time (Hours)", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "", + "", + "", + "Consumable", + "Non-Attunement", + "Attunement" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-2", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Common", + "\u2014", + "12", + "0.5", + "1", + "2" + ], + [ + "Uncommon", + "Frail", + "15", + "4", + "10", + "20" + ], + [ + "Rare", + "Robust", + "18", + "20", + "40", + "80" + ], + [ + "Very Rare", + "Potent", + "21", + "80", + "160", + "320" + ], + [ + "Legendary", + "Mythic", + "25", + "320", + "640", + "1,280" + ], + [ + "Artifact", + "Deific", + "30", + "50,000", + "100,000", + "200,000" + ] + ] + }, + "If you use a rarer essence than required for a particular item, the item gains the rarity of the essence used, affecting the time and DC required to make it (see below). For example, if you make a {@item helm of telepathy|DMG} using a robust essence, it would be rare instead of uncommon, requiring 80 hours instead of 20 hours to craft. At the GM's discretion, the power of the item can be increased accordingly, perhaps by increasing the DC of the saving throws to match the new rarity (from DC 13 to 15), or even adding other effects.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Difficulty & Time", + "entries": [ + "The DC and time required for the enchanting check depend on the rarity of the magic item being crafted and whether or not it has attunement; the rarer the item, the more difficult and time consuming it is to craft. This is broken down in the Enchanting Rarity, DC, and Time table above. Enchanting doesn't have to be done all in one go\u2014a typical enchanter might only work for 8 hours each day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Spell scrolls are unique in that the creature crafting the spell scroll also needs to know the spell they are crafting. For {@class wizard||wizards}, this means having the spell in their spellbook; for {@class bard||bards}, {@class ranger||rangers}, {@class sorcerer||sorcerers}, {@class tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tamers}, and {@class warlock||warlocks}, this means having the spell in their list of known spells; and for {@class cleric||clerics}, {@class druid||druids}, and {@class paladin||paladins}, this means any spell in their list." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skills", + "entries": [ + "As with harvesting, the skill associated with the enchanting check depends on the creature's type. So, if you're making a {@item flame tongue} longsword, which requires a dragon's breath sac as its component, you would make an ability check using {@skill Survival}. See the Creature Type and Associated Skills table for the full breakdown.", + "Unlike harvesting, only creatures with a spellcasting ability can enchant, as the ability used in the crafting check must be the creature's spellcasting ability (typically Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma). A {@class wizard} (whose spellcasting ability is Intelligence) enchanting a longsword into a {@item flame tongue} weapon would thus make an Intelligence ({@skill Survival}) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Creature Types and Associated Skills", + "colLabels": [ + "Creature Type", + "Skill" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@filter Aberration|bestiary|type=aberration|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Beast|bestiary|type=beast|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Celestial|bestiary|type=celestial|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Religion}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Construct|bestiary|type=construct|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Investigation}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Dragon|bestiary|type=dragon|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Elemental|bestiary|type=elemental|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Fey|bestiary|type=fey|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Arcana}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Fiend|bestiary|type=fiend|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Religion}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Giant|bestiary|type=giant|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Humanoid|bestiary|type=humanoid|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Monstrosity|bestiary|type=monstrosity|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Survival}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Ooze|bestiary|type=ooze|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Nature}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Plant|bestiary|type=plant|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Nature}" + ], + [ + "{@filter Undead|bestiary|type=undead|miscellaneous=}", + "{@skill Medicine}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Check", + "entries": [ + "To enchant an item, a creature must gather the required materials and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes an Enchanting check with its spellcasting ability using proficiency with the appropriate skill. A success on this check results in a completed enchantment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Flame Tongue Longsword Enchanting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Materials:} longsword, dragon (brass, gold, or red) breath sac, {@footnote potent essence|Heliana's Guide recalibrates flame tongue to be a very rare item.}", + "{@b Time:} 320 hours (40 workdays)", + "{@b Enchanting Check:} DC 21 spellcasting ability ({@skill Survival})" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forging", + "entries": [ + "The physical monster components, or the extracted magical energy preserved in some sort of arcanosolvent, can be combined with the raw materials for manufacture to produce a magic item. This could take the form of a witch rendering down troll fat into a potion, a smith quenching a sword using dragon's blood, or a leatherworker using unicorn hair for stitching.", + "When forging, a creature makes the physical item at the same time as it works in the enchantment. This permits a non-spellcaster to use the ability associated with a tool (such as Strength or Dexterity) instead of a spellcasting ability. For example, a creature forging a {@item flame tongue} longsword would make two checks and have the following requirements:", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Flame Tongue Longsword Forging", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Materials:} 5 gp steel ingots, dragon (brass, gold, or red) breath sac, potent essence", + "{@b Time:} 320 hours (40 workdays)", + "{@b Tools:} Smith's tools", + "{@b Auxiliary Equipment:} Forge & anvil", + "{@b Manufacturing Check:} DC 17 Strength (smith's tools)", + "{@b Enchanting Check:} DC 21 Strength (Survival)" + ] + } + ] + }, + "The manufacturing check is the same as before, but the enchanting check is different. Unlike the enchanter who made an Intelligence (Survival) check, the forger makes a Strength (Survival) check, as the ability associated with smith's tools is Strength.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Difficulty, Time & Quirks", + "entries": [ + "The DCs of the two crafting checks are the same as in manufacturing and enchanting. The time taken is the longer of either the manufacturing or enchanting. Quirks are calculated separately for manufacturing and enchanting; it's possible to totally mess up your manufacturing check and get three flaws, but excel on your enchanting check and get three boons!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Leather_Hanger.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting Summary", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Manufacturing.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Enchanting.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Forging.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time & Money", + "entries": [ + "A player character can work as a crafter for a number of hours a day equal to 8 plus its Constitution modifier, a value known as its {@b working threshold}. They can push on beyond that limit, at the risk of exhaustion. For each additional hour a creature works beyond its working threshold, the creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw at the end of the hour, or gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. The DC for this save equals 10 + 1 for each hour worked beyond its working threshold. In addition to the normal effects of {@condition exhaustion}, a creature with 5 levels of {@condition exhaustion} can't do work as a crafter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hiring Craftspeople", + "entries": [ + "Craftspeople tend to work 8 hours a day, but can be induced to work more than normal, charging twice the normal hourly cost as an overtime rate. While working overtime, a crafter can work 12 hours per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "A manufacturing craftsperson typically charges 1 gp per hour, while an enchanter charges 20 gp per hour. One enchanter working alone could craft a {@item +2 longsword} over five days, spending eight hours a day to fulfill the 40-hour requirement at a cost of 800 gp. A craftsperson still needs to be supplied with the relevant materials or could sell them to the player if they have them in stock." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Expert & Master Crafters", + "entries": [ + "Some craftspeople are so skilled that each hour they spend crafting counts as more than one hour towards the item's completion. In addition, they are often more skilled (have higher modifiers) and make better quality items. Accordingly, this expertise comes with a premium; not only are the items made more quickly, but they often come with unexpected boons! See the Typical Hourly Rates and Modifiers table for a summary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Help & Crafting Teams", + "entries": [ + "The Help action does not grant advantage on Crafting checks, but that does not mean that crafters always work alone. Instead, several crafters can form a team that takes turns at crafting an item. While a single enchanter might work for 8 hours a day, a team of three can alternate shifts to work a continuous 24-hour cycle, reducing the number of days it takes for an item to be finished. For example, three enchanters working sequentially could fulfill the 40-hour requirement for a {@item +2 longsword} in exactly 40 hours, a little under two days. This is much quicker than the five days it might take a solo enchanter working eight hours a day.", + "Each member of a crafting team makes a crafting check at the end of the process. The final result for the enchanting check of an item is the average of all the checks, weighted by the duration each crafter spent on the item, rounded down. Note, this must be the same check; to enchant a {@item flame tongue} sword, either all the crafters need to make enchanting checks (in this case, spellcasting ability ({@skill Survival})), or all must use the forging rules (a Strength (smith's tools) check followed by a Strength ({@skill Survival}) check)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Typical Hourly Rates and Modifiers", + "colLabels": [ + "Type", + "Rank", + "Speed Increase", + "Check Modifier", + "Hourly Rate", + "Overtime Hourly Rate" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-2", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Manufacturer", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Journeyman", + "Expert", + "Master" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "x1", + "x2", + "x3" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "+6", + "+8", + "+11" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "1 gp", + "4 gp", + "9 gp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "2 gp", + "8 gp", + "18 gp" + ] + } + ], + [ + "Enchanter", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Journeyman", + "Expert", + "Master" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "x1", + "x2", + "x3" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "+6", + "+8", + "+11" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "20 gp", + "80 gp", + "180 gp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "40 gp", + "160 gp", + "360 gp" + ] + } + ], + [ + "Forger", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Journeyman", + "Expert", + "Master" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "x1", + "x2", + "x3" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "+6", + "+8", + "+11" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "25 gp", + "100 gp", + "200 gp" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "50 gp", + "200 gp", + "400 gp" + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Hunter_Spear.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quirks", + "entries": [ + "Unlike standard ability checks, succeeding or failing a crafting check doesn't mean that you do or don't make the item. Instead, the item can end up having quirks; properties that affect the item in favourable or detrimental ways. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons.", + "When you make a crafting check, subtract the crafting DC from the check's result, and consult the Quirks Gained table to determine the number of quirks the item gains. Then, roll on the relevant table (pages 116 to 119) to determine flaws or boons. It is up to the GM to determine when or even if the player learns of these additional properties.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Quirks Gained", + "colLabels": [ + "Crafting Check Result Minus Crafting DC", + "Number of Quirks Gained" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6 text-center", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "-13 or less", + "Total failure, item destroyed" + ], + [ + "-12 to -9", + "Three flaws" + ], + [ + "-8 to -5", + "Two flaws" + ], + [ + "-4 to -1", + "One flaw" + ], + [ + "0 to 4", + "Nothing" + ], + [ + "5 to 8", + "One boon" + ], + [ + "9 to 12", + "Two boons" + ], + [ + "13+", + "Three boons" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ + "Let's take a longsword as an example. A longsword is a martial weapon giving it a manufacturing check DC of 17. If you rolled a 9 on your manufacturing check, the difference between your result and the DC is -8. Consulting the table above, you can see that this means the item gains two flaws. Roll on the relevant table to determine the quirks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Enchanted Quirks", + "entries": [ + "Boons or flaws gained from enchanting are more complicated. If the item is attuneable, then the boon or flaw is only applied to a creature while it is attuned to the item. If the item is consumable (e.g., a potion, food, or scroll), then the quirk is present for the duration of the item's effect or, if the item has no duration (like a potion of healing), 1 hour. If the item is neither attuneable nor consumable, then the quirk is active while the item is in the creature's possession, whether it is being held, carried, or worn. The list of possible enchanting quirks can be found in the tables on pages 118 - 119. The number of enchantment boons a magic item can sustain depends on the power of the essence used to craft the item.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Essence and Enchanting Boons", + "colLabels": [ + "Essence Used", + "Item Rarity", + "Maximum Number of Enchanting Boons" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "None", + "Common", + "0" + ], + [ + "Frail", + "Uncommon", + "1" + ], + [ + "Robust", + "Rare", + "2" + ], + [ + "Potent", + "Very rare", + "3" + ], + [ + "Mythic", + "Legendary", + "3" + ], + [ + "Deific", + "Artifact", + "3" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manufactured Quirks", + "entries": [ + "Flaws and boons generated by manufacturing checks are mundane. They are always active whenever the item is being used. The list of possible manufacturing quirks can be found in the tables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Removing Quirks", + "entries": [ + "Quirks are properties that the item possesses. They can only be removed by redoing the crafting check used in their creation. Redoing a manufacturing check takes the same tools required to craft the item. Redoing an enchanting check requires a fresh essence of the same level for the item's rarity. When the crafting check is made, the old flaws and boons are removed, and new ones are applied based on the result of the check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Rule: Quirks & Costs", + "entries": [ + "Things that are well or poorly crafted cost more or less, respectively. For each boon or flaw an item has, additively increase or decrease its value by 10%, respectively. A {@item flame tongue} longsword with 3 manufacturing boons (+30%) and 2 enchanting flaws (-20%) would cost 10% more, overall. Note: commissioning an item is a gamble; the cost a character pays doesn't change if the item ends up with quirks. However, a blacksmith that makes an exquisite suit of armour outside of a commission can price it as they wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quirk Tables", + "entries": [ + "This section contains all the tables needed to determine which quirks to apply to a crafted item and any random factors those quirks might require. If an enchanting quirk calls for a saving throw, the DC depends on the item's rarity. Consult the Item Save DCs table on page 120.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repeated Results", + "entries": [ + "In general, quirks don't stack; if the crafter rolls the same quirk for an item more than once, they roll again until they get a unique result. The exceptions for this are manufacturing flaws with results of 1-10: Handiwork, Fragile, and Unwieldy. If the Handiwork flaw is rolled more than once, the effects are cumulative (-1/-2/-3 penalty). If the Fragile or Unwieldy flaws are rolled more than once, the number on the d20 required to trigger the associated effect increases by 1 for each subsequent iteration of the flaw. For example, a longsword with 3 Fragile flaws would break on an attack roll of 1, 2, or 3." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Manufacturing Flaws", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Flaw", + "Item types" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-6", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Poor/Shoddy/Abysmal Handiwork", + "entries": [ + "This item is not well made. If this item is a weapon, it has a -1 penalty to its attack and damage rolls. If it is armour, it has a -1 penalty to its base AC. If it is neither armour nor weapon, it gains the Fragile quirk, instead." + ] + }, + "Armour, weapon" + ], + [ + "7-8", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fragile", + "entries": [ + "This item is prone to breaking. If the item is a weapon, when you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll using the item, the weapon breaks. If the item isn't a weapon, whenever you suffer a critical hit, roll a d20 for each fragile item you wear, hold, or carry. On a 1, the item breaks and is no longer usable." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "9-10", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unwieldy", + "entries": [ + "This item is poorly balanced or interferes with your movement. Whenever you make an attack with this weapon, or make a Dexterity saving throw or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check while wearing or carrying it, and roll a 1 on the d20, there are consequences. If the item is a weapon, it flies 10 feet in a random direction. If the item isn't a weapon, you fall prone." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "11-12", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Degradable", + "entries": [ + "Spending time in water or other reactive environments causes this item to degrade. Roll a d20 each time it emerges after being submerged in water, or each hour it spends in a corrosive environment. On a 1, the item breaks and is no longer usable." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "13-14", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Noisy", + "entries": [ + "Something about this item squeaks or rustles. You have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while wearing or carrying the item, even if the item is stowed away." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "15", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pungent", + "entries": [ + "This item has a distinctly off-putting odour. While wearing or carrying the item, you have disadvantage on Charisma checks against creatures that don't like bad smells, and creatures have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks made to detect you by smell." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "16", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heavy", + "entries": [ + "This item weighs twice as much as normal." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "17", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Garish", + "entries": [ + "The designs and colours in this item are all wrong. While you wear or hold the item, you have disadvantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks against creatures that can see the item." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "18", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mediocre Finish", + "entries": [ + "This item looks like crap and is worth half its normal value." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "19", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Under Insulated", + "entries": [ + "Something about this item conducts heat or is under-insulated. While wearing or carrying the item, whenever you take cold or fire damage, you take an additional 1d8 damage of the same type." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "20", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dangerous", + "entries": [ + "When you make an attack with this item, while wearing this clothing or armour, or while holding this held item, the range of values that result in a critical fail increases by 1 (e.g. from a result of 1, to a result of 1-2 on the d20)." + ] + }, + "All" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Manufacturing Boons", + "colLabels": [ + "{@footnote {@dice d20}| If the item is a wondrous item, roll a d12 instead. The results from 13-20 don't include any wondrous items.}", + "Boon", + "Item types" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Durable", + "entries": [ + "The hit points of this item are tripled." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "3-4", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unreactive", + "entries": [ + "This item resists corrosion and rot. If an environmental effect or creature would cause an item to become damaged (such as a gray ooze's Corrode Metal), roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the item is unaffected." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "5-6", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lightweight", + "entries": [ + "This item weighs half as much as normal at no detriment to its strength or potential to do damage. If it is a weapon with the heavy property, it loses this property. If it doesn't have the heavy property, it gains the light property." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "7-8", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magnificent Finish", + "entries": [ + "This item's finish is on point and it is worth twice its normal value." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "9-10", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flashy", + "entries": [ + "This item looks really cool. While you wear or hold the item, you have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks against creatures that can see the item." + ] + }, + "All" + ], + [ + "11-12", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Insulated", + "entries": [ + "If this item is clothing or armour, you have advantage on Constitution saving throws against environmental effects caused by cold weather. If it is a weapon or held item, you have advantage on saving throws against the heat metal spell while holding it. If it is neither armour, clothing, a held item, or a weapon, roll again." + ] + }, + "Armour, clothing, held item, weapon" + ], + [ + "13-14", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Grippy", + "entries": [ + "You have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to resist being disarmed of this item, or having it taken from you against your will. If the item is neither a held item nor a weapon, roll again." + ] + }, + "Held item, weapon" + ], + [ + "15-16", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quick Release", + "entries": [ + "If this item is armour or a shield, it is quick to equip or stow. The time to don or doff the item is ten times quicker (a shield takes either a bonus action or an action). If the item is neither armour nor a shield, roll again." + ] + }, + "Armour, shield" + ], + [ + "17-18", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aerodynamic", + "entries": [ + "If the item has the thrown property or is ammunition, its normal and long ranges increase by 50% (rounded down; if the item is ammunition it increases the range of the weapon that fires it by 50% instead). If the item doesn't have the thrown property or isn't ammunition, roll again." + ] + }, + "Ammunition, thrown weapon" + ], + [ + "19", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Perfect Balance", + "entries": [ + "If this item is a weapon, whenever you roll a 1 on the d20 when you make an attack roll with it, you can reroll the d20 and must use the new result. If this item is armour or clothing, whenever you roll a 1 on the d20 when you make a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or Dexterity saving throw, you can reroll the d20 and must use the new result. If it is neither a weapon, clothing, or armour, roll again." + ] + }, + "Armour, clothing, weapon" + ], + [ + "20", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Artisanal Craftsmanship", + "entries": [ + "If this item is a weapon, it has a +1 bonus to its damage rolls. If it is armour, bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage that you take from nonmagical attacks is reduced by 1. If it is neither armour nor a weapon, roll again." + ] + }, + "Armour, weapon" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@b Gurf:} I want a super fancy battleaxe with three boons.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Does the blacksmith have any daggers?", + "{@b GM:} No.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Then I would like to commission a new dagger to be made for my daily ritual sacrifice.", + "{@b GM:} Sure thing. Gurf, the blacksmith has a battleaxe with an ergonomic grip that you can feel is perfectly balanced thanks to your weapon proficiencies. He also swears it's super durable and values it 30% more expensive, at 13 gp.", + "{@b GM:} Mizzard, the blacksmith charges you 1 gp 7 sp and sets to work. One hour later he bashfully hands you the heaviest, most garish dagger you've ever seen. The finish is really sub-par, too. It would normally be worth 2 gp but, with three flaws, it's worth 30% less, so now has a value of 1 gp and 4 sp. In addition, thanks to its mediocre finish trait, it's worth half that value, so 7 sp.", + "{@b Mizzard:} Brilliant." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanting Flaws", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Flaw" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "{@b Cursed.} This item is cursed. If it requires attunement, becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Otherwise, simply touching the item extends the curse to you. As long as you remain cursed, you are unwilling to part with the item, keeping it within reach at all times. Roll again on this table to determine the detrimental nature of the curse." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@b Battlerage.} When combat ends (and initiative would be ended), you must make a Wisdom saving throw unless you are immune to being charmed. On a failure, you see all creatures as enemies and must act with lethal intent. You can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of your turns, ending the effect on a success." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@b Desensitisation.} Your vision becomes shades of black and white, any darkvision you have is reduced by 30 feet and, if you don't have darkvision, you perceive all dim light as darkness. Sounds become muted, food loses its taste, and everything you touch feels numb. You have disadvantage on ability checks using Perception." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@b Gravity Well.} You weigh three times as much as normal and your speed is reduced by 5 feet." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@b Falsehood.} Each time you willingly speak the truth, you take 1d6 psychic damage. This effect can occur no more than once per minute." + ], + [ + "7", + "{@b Divinable.} Any creature with proficiency in the Arcana skill that is on the same plane as you and knows your name can, as an action, determine your exact location. If the creature is on a different plane, then it learns which plane you are on instead." + ], + [ + "8", + "{@b Illiteracy.} You can't read or write." + ], + [ + "9", + "{@b Attraction.} Ranged weapon attacks made against you have advantage to hit you." + ], + [ + "10", + "{@b Energy Magnet.} Spells, attacks, and effects that deal a specific type of damage (as determined by a roll on the Random Non-Physical Damage Type table, page 120) have advantage on attack rolls made to hit you, and you have disadvantage on saving throws made to resist them." + ], + [ + "11", + "{@b Creature Sustaining.} You deal only half damage to creatures of a certain type (as determined by a roll on the Random Creature Type table, page 120)." + ], + [ + "12", + "{@b External Monologue.} Whenever you finish a long rest, you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed in this way, you must speak all your internal thoughts aloud until you finish a long rest." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@b Chain Reaction.} Whenever you take damage of a certain type (as determined by a roll on the Random Non-Physical Damage Type table, page 120), it triggers a chain reaction. Each creature within 10 feet of you (including you) must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the same type on a failure. You automatically fail this saving throw." + ], + [ + "14", + "{@b Rot.} You appear as if you're rotting, and a putrid stench of decay follows you. Creatures other than fiends and undead are fearful of you, granting you advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks against them, and disadvantage on all other Charisma checks. This effect continues for 24 hours after you stop carrying or wearing this item." + ], + [ + "15", + "{@b Malfunctioning Self-Preservation.} Whenever you suffer a critical hit, you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become transformed into a CR 0 creature of the GM's choice for 1 hour (as per the polymorph spell)." + ], + [ + "16", + "{@b Gullibility.} You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks." + ], + [ + "17", + "{@b Hunted.} Creatures of a specific type (as determined by a roll on the Random Creature Type table, page 120) desire this item. While within 300 feet of it, they can detect its exact location. A creature prone to deceit might try to steal it, while one prone to aggression might try to kill you for it. A good and honest creature will try to buy it, offering up to 20% more than its normal sale price." + ], + [ + "18", + "{@b Truthfulness.} Each time you willingly speak a lie, you take 1d6 psychic damage. This effect can occur no more than once per minute." + ], + [ + "19", + "{@b Alcoholic Potency.} Any time you consume a magical liquid, it becomes extremely alcoholic. You must make a Constitution saving throw or gain one level of drunkenness (see page 21)." + ], + [ + "20", + "{@b Forced Attunement.} Regardless of whether or not this item would normally require attunement, this item requires attunement. In addition, you learn of a task which you must complete (GM's decision). After you attune to the item, you can't willingly unattune from the item until this task is completed." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanting Boons", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Boon" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@b Hairology.} You can change the colour of your hair at will, over the course of 1 minute." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@b Favourable Pheromones.} You emit scents especially appealing to beasts and other simple creatures. You have advantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@b Gambler.} You have a deep understanding of gaming mechanics and statistics, and gain proficiency with all gaming sets." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@b Gravity Void.} When you are prone, you can stand up using only 5 feet of movement." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@b Fleet.} Your speed increases by 5 feet." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@b Composed.} Minor illusory magic masks any visual tics you might display. 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Once this boon is activated, it can't be activated again until the next dawn." + ], + [ + "18", + "{@b Sidekick.} You are great at giving others the help and support they need. When you use the Help action to assist a creature with an ability check or attack roll, that creature can add 1d4 to its roll." + ], + [ + "19", + "{@b Power.} You have a +1 bonus to attack rolls you make and the saving throw DCs of your spells and effects. 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Firearms give ranged combatants extra firepower at the cost of stealth. The tetherhook is a versatile new weapon that can be used to prevent a hunter's quarry from running away. Claws, twinblades, and nunchaku bring new finesse options and special properties to the table, while the slingshot is a rakin's best friend. Lastly, the tommybow: an unwieldy weapon that drastically increases the firing rate of crossbow users at the cost of reduced range.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Tools", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Surgeon's Tools|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "entries": [ + "This set of instruments includes the blades, saws, and sutures needed to remove shrapnel or stitch up wounds. Proficiency with these tools lets you add your proficiency bonus to any checks you make to stabilise a creature or perform other surgery." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Properties", + "entries": [ + "Heliana's Guide introduces two new properties, attached and loud, and one modified property, reload.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@itemProperty ATT|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Attached}", + "entries": [ + "You can't be disarmed of this weapon, but donning or doffing the weapon takes an action. You can use a hand equipped with this weapon to hold items, but can't attack with the weapon while doing so. Additionally, you have disadvantage on attack rolls using other weapons held in a hand equipped with this weapon and on {@skill Sleight of Hand} checks using the hand that is equipped with this weapon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@itemProperty Loud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Loud (X)}", + "entries": [ + "The sound of the weapon (typically a firearm) discharging alerts all hearing creatures within a number of feet as specified by the number in parentheses after the loud property. This range is doubled in echoey locations, such as cave systems, and where sound travels faster, such as underwater." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@itemProperty Reload|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Reload (X)}", + "entries": [ + "A limited number of shots, specified by the number in parentheses after the reload property, can be made with this weapon.A character must then reload it using an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Coat.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Weapons", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@item Claw|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Claws}", + "entries": [ + "A claw is a simple, bladed melee weapon worn as a glove that deals {@damage 1d6} slashing damage on a hit and has the attached and light properties." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@filter Magitech Firearms|items|type=!treasure (gemstone);!treasure (art object);!futuristic;!renaissance;!treasure (coinage);!modern;!trade bar;magitech firearms|miscellaneous=}", + "entries": [ + "Magitech firearms (martial ranged weapons) use a small arcanomagnetic engine to propel their ferrous projectiles at incredible velocities. Though their means of propulsion is magical, the damage they deal remains nonmagical. Such firearms are always loud and tend to have poor accuracy over long ranges, although the recently-introduced rifling found in revolvers and rifles increases their effective range.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extra Reloads", + "entries": [ + "More expensive models of magitech firearms have a self-reloading mechanism that harnesses the arcanomagnetic engine to re-cock the weapon. If you wish, you can increase the magazine capacity of a magitech firearm up to a maximum of 6, ensuring that the price increases proportionally. For example, a pistol typically costs 200 gp and has reload (2). If you increased this to reload (6), you would multiply the price by 3 for a new cost of 600 gp." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Magitech_Revolver.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@item Nunchaku|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "entries": [ + "Nunchaku are martial melee weapons composed of two hard batons connected to one another by a short chain or tether. They have the finesse, versatile (1d8), and Special: Flourish properties, and deal {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage on a hit.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Flourish", + "entries": [ + "When you are wielding the nunchaku in two hands and take the Attack action on your turn, you can attempt to flourish with the weapon immediately before you make your first attack. To flourish, make a DC 13 Dexterity check, adding your proficiency bonus if you are proficient with nunchaku. On a success, you gain a +2 bonus to the first attack roll you make this turn. On a failure, you deal bludgeoning damage to yourself equal to your proficiency bonus and gain no bonus from your flourishes this turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Nunchucks.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@item Slingshot|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Slingshots}", + "entries": [ + "Slingshots are simple ranged weapons comprising an elasticated material strung between a Y-frame brace. They have the two-handed and ranged (20/60) properties and deal {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage on a hit. They use the same ammunition as slings and are commonly used by rakins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@item Tetherhook|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Tetherhooks}", + "entries": [ + "A tetherhook is a martial melee weapon with the reach, two-handed, and Special: Hookpull properties. It is comprised of a hook attached to a chain or strap and deals {@damage 1d8} piercing damage on a hit.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Hookpull", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action immediately after you hit a target no more than one size larger than you with an attack using the tetherhook, you can attempt to hook the target using the tetherhook's reach. Make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check contested by the target's Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check (the target chooses the ability to use). If you succeed, the target is hooked and can't move further away from you. A hooked creature is no longer hooked if you release the tether with both hands, but only one hand is required to keep a creature hooked. A hooked creature can use its action to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check contested by your Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check.", + "As part of the bonus action to hook the target, and as a bonus action on any of your subsequent turns while it remains hooked, you can pull the creature 5 feet closer to you. If the target is an object that isn't fixed in place and that weighs less than your push, drag, or lift capacity, you can pull it 5 feet closer to you as a bonus action after you hit it with an attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Tetherhook.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@item Twinblades|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "entries": [ + "Twinblades are martial melee weapons; double-bladed polearms that rely on the user's dexterity to keep them in constant motion. They have the finesse and two-handed properties, and deal {@damage 2d4} slashing damage on a hit. They also have the Special: Whirl property.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Whirl", + "entries": [ + "When you are wielding the twinblade in two hands, you can use a bonus action to attempt to whirl the weapon. To whirl, make a DC 10 Dexterity check, adding your proficiency bonus if you are proficient with twinblades. On a success, you gain a +1 bonus to your AC until the start of your next turn, the whirling blades acting as a barrier against attacks. On a result of 15 or higher, you gain a +2 bonus, instead. On a failure, you deal slashing damage to yourself equal to your proficiency bonus and gain no bonus to your AC from the whirl this turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Twinblade.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@filter Tommybows|items|miscellaneous=|search=tommy}Tommybows", + "entries": [ + "Tommybows are repeating crossbows that mirror the three types of normal crossbows: hand, heavy, and light. They are composed of vertically-stacked bows upon a crossbow's chassis, an unwieldy arrangement that reduces their effective range in comparison to their crossbow counterparts.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reload", + "entries": [ + "Tommybows replace the loading property of their crossbow counterpart with the reload property. The cost of the item is proportional to the amount of ammunition it can hold (the value in parentheses), with the maximum reload (6) tommybow costing six times its crossbow equivalent's price." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Tommybow.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Tommybow Value", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 5, + "entry": "Enchanting Time (Hours)", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + "" + ], + [ + "Base Crossbow", + "Reload (2)", + "Reload (3)", + "Reload (4)", + "Reload (5)", + "Reload (6)", + "Range" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Hand crossbow", + "150 gp", + "225 gp", + "300 gp", + "375 gp", + "450 gp", + "30/60 ft." + ], + [ + "Light crossbow", + "50 gp", + "75 gp", + "100 gp", + "125 gp", + "150 gp", + "80/160 ft." + ], + [ + "Heavy crossbow", + "100 gp", + "150 gp", + "200 gp", + "250 gp", + "300 gp", + "100/200 ft." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Some items in Heliana's Guide have a new type of attunement: optional.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional", + "entries": [ + "Properties described as being 'Optional Attunement' or 'OA' grant their benefits only when a character attunes to the item. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not marked 'OA') are granted to the item's user even if they aren't attuned." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salvaging", + "entries": [ + "Reduce, reuse, recycle! Both mundane and magical items can be salvaged for their constituent ingredients. Salvaging takes one-tenth of the time used in the item's manufacture (mundane) or enchantment (magical).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mundane Components", + "entries": [ + "Breaking down an item returns one-half of the mundane components (for example, iron and wood) used in its construction. As materials are one-third of an item's cost, this typically returns material components with a value in gold pieces equal to one-sixth of the item's value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magical Components", + "entries": [ + "Only a magic item's essence can be extracted; its magical components are stripped of their magic when enchanting is completed. To salvage an essence, a spellcaster must make the same spellcasting ability check as used in the item's enchantment (see page 111). On a success, the item becomes nonmagical and the enchanter acquires one essence of the commensurate rarity for the item. On a failure, the enchantment explodes, the item becomes nonmagical, and the enchanter and all creatures and objects within {@b 10 feet} of the enchanter take {@damage Vdam} force damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Socketing", + "entries": [ + "Charms, runes, and other socketable wondrous items enhance weapons, armour, and items that you wear. A creature with proficiency in any of the following tools can take 1 hour to attach a socketable item to a host weapon or worn item in such a way as to confer its benefits to the bearer of that item:", + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Carpenter's tools", + "Cobbler's tools", + "Glassblower's tools", + "Leatherworker's tools" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Smith's tools", + "Tinker's tools", + "Weaver's tools", + "Woodcarver's tools" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sockets", + "entries": [ + "Items of common or higher rarity have one socket which can be occupied by a socketable item." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Socketable items specify whether the items they're slotted on must be attunable or not. If a socketable item marked as 'attunable' is slotted onto a magic item that doesn't require attunement, the item gains the 'Optional Attunement' property (see Optional Attunement, above left). The benefits of the slotted item are gained only while attuned to that host item." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Removal", + "entries": [ + "A creature can make a DC 10 Dexterity or Intelligence check using proficiency in any of the above tools to try and safely remove a socketable item. On a success, the socketable item is removed and can be reused. On a failure, the socketable item is broken during removal and can no longer be used." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Innately Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "Some materials are innately magical and can be used to craft common magical items without needing to be enchanted. When enough xyxlwood, spidersilk, mithral, and properly-preserved monster components like bones, claws, pelts, and teeth are used to manufacture weapons and armour, these items gain unique magical properties.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Magical Properties", + "entries": [ + "Items made from these materials are always common rarity magic items. So long as the item is successfully manufactured (i.e. even if it has flaws), it has the following properties based on its item type.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Any", + "entries": [ + "The item is immune to nonmagical decay and corrosion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon", + "entries": [ + "The weapon deals magical damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Armour", + "entries": [ + "The armour resizes itself to fit any creature of the same size category. Medium and small creatures are considered the same size category for the purposes of this property." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Refined Ingredients", + "entries": [ + "Not all of an item must be made from innately magical materials in order to gain these properties. In addition to the normal materials needed to manufacture an item, a number of refined units of innately magical materials (see page 103) equal to the weight in pounds of the finished item is required to make the final item innately magical. For example, a longsword (weight: 3 pounds) requires three units of refined mithral to make the alloy that makes it magical. Monster components work differently (see Monster-Forged items below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cost & Value", + "entries": [ + "The value of an innately magical item equals the base nonmagical cost, plus a number of gold pieces equal to ten times the item's weight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Monster-Forged Items", + "entries": [ + "Items made directly from properly preserved monster components (like a bone breastplate or toothtipped nunchaku) are known as 'monster-forged' items and are magical.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Size Matters", + "entries": [ + "When manufacturing monster-forged weapons, the size of the creature from which the component was harvested is important. You can't make a greatsword from a tiny pixie bone! The following tables dictate the size of creature required to make different weapon types from different components. No other components are needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Monster-forged - Soft Component Sizes", + "colLabels": [ + "Item", + "Minimum Creature Size Hide / Pelt / Membrane" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Sling", + "Small" + ], + [ + "Net, whip", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "Armour", + "Large{@sup *}" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Creature must be one size larger than intended target. For example, if the armour is intended to fit a Large creature, the component must come from a Huge creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Monster-forged - Hard Component Sizes", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 3, + "entry": "Enchanting Time (Hours)", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Item", + "Bone", + "Antler / Beak / Horn / Pincer / Talon / Tusk", + "Claw / Tooth" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Arrow, bolt, dart", + "Tiny", + "Small", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "Claw, dagger, sickle", + "Small", + "Medium", + "Large" + ], + [ + "Blowgun, hand crossbow{@sup *}, pistol, revolver, shortbow", + "Medium", + "Large", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Club, handaxe, light hammer, mace, nunchaku, scimitar, shortsword, war pick", + "Medium", + "Large", + "Huge" + ], + [ + "Blunderbuss, heavy crossbow{@sup *}, longbow, musket, rifle", + "Large", + "Huge", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Battleaxe, flail, javelin, light crossbow{@sup *}, longsword, morningstar, quarterstaff, rapier, spear, tetherhook, trident, twinblade, warhammer", + "Large", + "Huge", + "Gargantuan" + ], + [ + "Glaive, greataxe, greatclub, greatsword, halberd, lance, maul, pike", + "Huge", + "Gargantuan", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Armour", + "Huge", + "", + "" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} Tommybow requirements mirror the crossbow on which they're based." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Magic Item Recipes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Essence is what provides an item with raw magical power. The monster component moulds that power\u2014 flavours it, if you will\u2014with specific properties. However, the most basic magical items can be made without any essence; I've killed more than one astral ghost-rat with my monster-forged rat smasher." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Component Connoisseur" + }, + "The following table catalogues every magic item in the SRD (free 5th edition rules), as well as the items presented in this book. It is the GM's choice if and how a character knows a magic item recipe. The items are listed alphabetically by type and then name. Here's how to interpret the table:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Name", + "entries": [ + "The name of the magic item. Items in bold are new to this book and can be found in Appendix A." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Type (Metadata)", + "entries": [ + "The item's type. If an item has multiple types, it is listed under the first type alphabetically." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Value (gp)", + "entries": [ + "The suggested price to purchase the item \"off the shelf\" in gold pieces. This can vary considerably from the price an adventurer might pay if they sourced all the ingredients separately and is a representation of the demand for that type of item. These prices can, and should, change to fit your world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rarity", + "entries": [ + "The item's rarity, represented using abbreviations: C, common; U, uncommon; R, rare; V, very rare; L, legendary; A, artifact. Rarities in bold are different to the rarities found in the SRD. The original rarities are written in superscript after the bolded letter. For example, {@i flame tongue'}s {@b V}{@sup R} means that the original item was rare but it is now very rare. Note: If an item changes rarity, so too does its save DC (see \"\"Item Save DCs\" )." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Attunement", + "entries": [ + "Indicates whether an item requires attunement (\"Att\"), what type of attunement, and if it is consumable (\"C\"). Uses abbreviations: Opt, optional; Req, required; Reqs, required by a spellcaster. A '+' after the attunement has specific limitations (see item for more information). Blank means no attunement required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Type (Component Details)", + "entries": [ + "The type of creature from which a component must be harvested." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Metatag", + "entries": [ + "An optional rule that can grant advantage on Crafting checks or can be a requirement to craft an item. For example, flame tongue calls for a {@i dragon breath sac}. The metatag indicates the breath sac should come from a specimen that breathes fire: typically a brass, gold, or red dragon. A {@b bolded} metatag indicates a strong recommendation that the metatag be required to craft an item." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Component", + "entries": [ + "The specific component(s) required to give a magic item its magical effects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 4, + "entry": "Metadata", + "style": "th-skewer" + }, + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 3, + "entry": "Component Details", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Name", + "Type", + "Value (gp)", + "Rarity", + "Att", + "Type", + "Metatag", + "Component" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1", + "col-1", + "col-2" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "entry": "{@b Ammunition}", + "width": 8 + } + ], + [ + "{@item +1 Ammunition|DMG|Ammunition, +1}{@sup *}", + "ammunition", + "25 each", + "U", + "\u2014, C", + "Beast", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "{@item +2 Ammunition|DMG|Ammunition, +2}{@sup *}", + "ammunition", + "100 each", + "R", + "\u2014, C", + "Monstrosity", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "{@item +3 Ammunition|DMG|Ammunition, +3}{@sup *}", + "ammunition", + "480 each", + "V", + "\u2014, C", + "Dragon", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of teeth" + ], + [ + "{@item Arrow of Slaying|DMG}{@sup **}", + "ammunition (generic)", + "550 each", + "V", + "\u2014, C", + "Multiple{@sup **}", + "\u2014", + "Phial of acid/blood/sap or primordial dust{@sup **}" + ], + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "entry": "{@b Armour}", + "width": 8 + } + ], + [ + "{@b {@item Breastplank|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}}", + "armour (any plate{@sup #})", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "1,200{@sup ##}", + "3,200{@sup ##}", + "11,500{@sup ##}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U", + "R", + "V" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Monstrosity", + "{@b Tavern mimic}", + "Skin" + ], + [ + "{@item +1 Armor|DMG|Armor, +1}", + "armour (generic)", + "1,500{@sup ##}", + "R", + "\u2014", + "Beast", + "Dinosaur", + "Bone" + ], + [ + "{@item +2 Armor|DMG|Armor, +2}", + "armour (generic)", + "6,500{@sup ##}", + "V", + "\u2014", + "Monstrosity", + "Gorgon", + "Bone" + ], + [ + "{@item +3 Armor|DMG|Armor, +3}", + "armour (generic)", + "28,800{@sup ##}", + "L", + "\u2014", + "Dragon", + "Magnetite", + "Bone" + ], + [ + "{@item Adamantine Armor|DMG}", + "armour (generic)", + "500{@sup ##}", + "U", + "\u2014", + "Material", + "Adamantine", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + { + "type": "cell", + "entry": "{@b Armor of Resistance}", + "width": 8 + } + ], + [ + "{@item Armor of Acid Resistance|DMG|Acid}", + "armour (generic)", + "1,200{@sup ##}", + "{@b U}{@sup R}", + "Req", + "Ooze", + "Black pudding", + "Membrane" + ], + [ + "{@item Armor of Cold Resistance|DMG|Cold}", + "armour (generic)", + "1,200{@sup ##}", + "{@b U}{@sup R}", + "Req", + "Fiend", + "Ice devil", + "Skin" + ], 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"list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Monstrosity", + "\u2014", + "Talon" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Entanglement|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "2,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Monstrosity", + "\u2014", + "Pincer" + ], + [ + "{@item Scarab of Protection|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "41,600" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "L" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Undead", + "Lich", + "Undying heartv" + ], + [ + "{@item Second Chance|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "380" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "C" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Aberration", + "Dreamholder", + "Subeye" + ], + [ + "{@item Shard 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}, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "V", + "L" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Fiend", + "\u2014", + "Eye" + ], + [ + "{@item Stone of Controlling Earth Elementals|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "3,200" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Elemental", + "\u2014", + "Core of earthv" + ], + [ + "{@item Stone of Good Luck|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "1,500" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Humanoid", + "Halfling", + "Heart" + ], + [ + "{@item Sunfeather Shroud|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "500", + "2,100", + "9,400" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U", + "R", + "V" + ] + }, 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"type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "2,500", + "42,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R", + "L" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Elemental", + "Tar-rasque", + "Volatile mote of tarv" + ], + [ + "{@item Tome of Clear Thought|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "9,200" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "V" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Construct", + "\u2014", + "Phial of blood" + ], + [ + "{@item Tome of Leadership and Influence|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "9,200" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "V" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Celestial", + "\u2014", + "Horn" + ], + [ + "{@item Tome of Living Memories|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "750", + "2,300", + "10,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U", + "R", + "V" + ] + }, + "Opt+", + "Aberration", + "Broodmother", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Eye", + "Eyes (2)", + "Eyes (3)" + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@item Tome of Understanding|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "9,200" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "V" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Aberration", + "\u2014", + "Brain" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "22,400" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "L" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Ooze", + "\u2014", + "Phial of acid" + ], + [ + "{@item Ventilation Unit D-20|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "2,100" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Ooze", + "Polyhedrooze", + "Phial of acid and phial of mucus" + ], + [ + "{@item Viscous Symbiote|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "2,100", + "9,400", + "41,600" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R", + "V", + "L" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Elemental", + "Tar-rasque", + "Core of tar" + ], + [ + "{@item Well of Many Worlds|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "96,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "L" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Aberration", + "\u2014", + "Hide" + ], + [ + "{@item Wind Fan|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "700" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "U" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Monstrosity", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of feathers" + ], + [ + "{@item Winged Boots|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "6,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R", + "U" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Fiend", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of feathers" + ], + [ + "{@item Wings of Flying|DMG}", + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "6,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "R" + ] + }, + "Req", + "Celestial", + "\u2014", + "Pouch of feathers" + ], + [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "{@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}", + "{@item Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting}" + ] + }, + "wondrous item", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "3,500", + "1,100", + "1,250", + "3,200", + "18,000" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "V", + "R", + "R", + "V", + "L" + ] + }, + "\u2014", + "Dragon", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + "Brass", + "Bronze", + "Copper", + "Gold", + "Silver" + ] + }, + "Breath sacv" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} A single essence and one check enchants up to {@dice 1d4+2} pieces of ammunition.", + "{@sup **} Component and creature type depend on target creature type of arrows.", + "{@sup #} Includes breastplate, half plate, and plate.", + "{@sup ##} In addition to the armour's normal value.", + "{@sup *} Any dragon with resistance or immunity to the relevant damage type.", + "{@sup **} The creature type depends on the school of magic to which the spell belongs: Abjuration, construct; Biomancy, monstrosity; Conjuration, elemental; Divination, celestial; Enchantment, fey; Evocation, fiend; Illusion, aberration; Necromancy, undead; Transmutation, ooze.", + "{@sup #} The price of necklace equals cumulative cost of beads. The essence required for the necklace depends on the highest rarity of bead crafted.", + "{@sup *} The rarity of this item affects the amount of water this can produce each day (recharging at dawn). U: 60 gallons, 300 gp; R: 300 gallons, 1300 gp; V: 1500 gallons, 6,200 gp; L: unlimited, 28,800 gp.", + "{@sup *} Indicates a creature with an ability score equal to or greater than the listed number.", + "{@sup *} The alignment of the creature from whom the component is extracted dictates item's alignment.", + "{@sup *} A single frail essence (uncommon rarity) can enchant up to three beads while a robust essence (rare rarity) can enchant up to six." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Cooking", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Cooking_Fun.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Cooking can be delicious, nutritious, and, when you introduce magical aboleth tentacles, a little bit suspicious... They never seem to stop twitching. I love a hearty owlboar steak as much as the next person, but cooking with magical components is a whole different kettle of broodlings. Magical meals are more than just food. If you can get them right, they're like slow-acting potions: once you digest them, things get weird!" + ], + "by": "Heliana, Toast Burner" + } + ] + }, + "Cooking is a subcategory of crafting that allows players to use their downtime to prepare for the conflict ahead in a whole new way. This section explores cooking magical food. It first describes the rules for cooking food, then details the 22 staple recipes and 10 boss-monster- specific recipes, before finishing by diving into the myriad different effects of edible monster components.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Cuisine", + "entries": [ + "Like crafting, cooking uses harvested monster components to impart magical effects on food, known as magical meals. When consumed and digested, magical meals have long-lasting magical effects. These effects vary based on two factors: the type of component (for example, eye vs blood), and the creature type that the component came from (an aberration's eye has different properties to a dragon's eye). Different recipes call for different types of ingredients; a black pudding requires just blood, while offal stew needs a liver, heart, and brain. The more ingredients a magical meal calls for, the more effects it imparts simultaneously, and the harder it is to cook." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Apply Heat, Don't Burn", + "entries": [ + "A magical meal takes {@b 1 hour} to cook and {@b 10 minutes} to consume and digest. A magical meal must be fully consumed within {@b 1 hour} of being cooked; if it is eaten after this hour, it imparts no magical effects. The effects last {@b 8 hours}, or until dispelled by {@spell dispel magic} or similar magic. A creature that eats a magical meal while already under the effects of another loses the effects of the previous meal at the end of the {@b 10 minutes} required to consume the new meal.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Dispelling Magical Meals", + "entries": [ + "For the purposes of the {@spell dispel magic} spell, all of a meal's effects count as one single spell of a level based on the meal's rarity: uncommon, 2nd-level; rare, 4th-level; very rare, 6th-level; legendary, 8th level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Portions", + "entries": [ + "A magical meal is typically large enough to feed one Large creature or up to four Medium or smaller creatures. If you have more than four players at your table, consider allowing a single meal to have enough portions to feed the entire party; it can be more fun that way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Checks", + "entries": [ + "Making a magical meal requires five things:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A recipe", + "Monster components", + "Essence", + "Cook's utensils", + "A source of heat" + ] + }, + "A creature with all these in their possession can spend {@b 1 hour} cooking. At the conclusion of the hour, the creature makes a Constitution (cook's utensils) check against the DC of the recipe (see Ingredients and Recipe DC table). Depending on the difference between the DC and the result of the check, a magical meal can have quirks (see page 151)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Helping Hands", + "entries": [ + "Too many cooks spoil the broth, but a decent sous chef can pay dividends. For this reason, in place of using the Help action to grant advantage (a mechanic avoided in harvesting and crafting), one creature can help with the meal if it spends the entire hour helping the cook. If the creature has proficiency with cook's utensils, it adds its proficiency bonus to the result of the Constitution (cook's utensils) check. If it doesn't have this proficiency, it adds half of its proficiency bonus to the result of the check instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Mushroom_Melange.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recipes", + "entries": [ + "This book presents two types of recipes: staple ones which can be cooked with monster components of any type, and 'boss recipes' which require components specific to the boss monsters in the hunts in this book. It is up to the GM whether player characters know these recipes, or must discover them. You could introduce recipes in ancient tomes, give them to a character whose grandfather was a famous chef, or make them purchasable from magical restaurants or culinary schools. Discuss this with your table before you introduce this ruleset.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Potency and Essence", + "entries": [ + "Essence is required for every magical meal; it is the factor that decides how powerful the meal's effects will be. As with crafting, essence dictates the rarity of the magical meal, from uncommon to legendary. Rarity's effect on magical meals is described in on pages 146 through 150." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edible Components", + "entries": [ + "The components in the harvesting chapter marked with a superscript 'E' ({@sup E}) are edible\u2014they all have magical effects if properly prepared. There are 10 types of edible components: blood, bone, brain, egg, eye, fat, flesh, heart, liver, and spice. Not all creature types supply every type of edible component. For a breakdown of each component type's effects, see pages 146 to 150. Any unlisted nonmagical ingredients are supplied from a player character's normal rations, and don't require detailing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "The more ingredients a recipe has, the more magical effects it imparts to those who consume it, and the higher the DC is to craft it. There are four tiers of difficulty:" + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Ingredients and Recipe DC", + "colLabels": [ + "Recipe Tier", + "Number of Ingredients", + "DC" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Novice", + "1", + "12" + ], + [ + "Journeyman", + "2", + "16" + ], + [ + "Expert", + "3", + "20" + ], + [ + "Artisan", + "4", + "24" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staple Recipes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Novice Recipes - DC 12", + "colLabels": [ + "Recipe", + "Ingredient" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Keyebob", + "Eye" + ], + [ + "Tempura", + "Fat" + ], + [ + "Steak", + "Flesh" + ], + [ + "Blood curd", + "Blood" + ], + [ + "Bone broth", + "Bone" + ], + [ + "Egg dumpling", + "Egg" + ], + [ + "Hearty stew", + "Heart" + ], + [ + "Liverwurst", + "Liver" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Journeyman Recipes - DC 16", + "colLabels": [ + "Recipe", + "Ingredients" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Meaty masala", + "Flesh", + "Spice" + ], + [ + "Tofeye apple", + "Bone", + "Eye" + ], + [ + "Dwarven scotch", + "Egg", + "Flesh" + ], + [ + "Gobbois gras", + "Fat", + "Liver" + ], + [ + "Devilled egg", + "Egg", + "Spice" + ], + [ + "Black pudding", + "Blood", + "Fat" + ], + [ + "Bloody gazpacho{@sup *}", + "Blood", + "Spice" + ], + [ + "Carrion delight", + "Bone", + "Fat" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} No heat source required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Expert Recipes - DC 20", + "colLabels": [ + "Recipe", + "Ingredients" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Chronomancer's slow cooked joint", + "Bone Fat Flesh" + ], + [ + "Offally good stew", + "Brain", + "Heart", + "Liver" + ], + [ + "Draconic delight", + "Egg", + "Flesh", + "Spice" + ], + [ + "Brain barbacoa", + "Bone", + "Brain", + "Eye" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Artisan Recipes - DC 24", + "colLabels": [ + "Recipe", + "Ingredients" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Scarlet eye flan", + "Blood", + "Brain", + "Eye", + "Fat" + ], + [ + "Beastial bourguignon", + "Flesh", + "Heart", + "Liver", + "Spice" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Omitting Ingredients", + "entries": [ + "A cook can replace a magical ingredient with a nonmagical one. If they choose to do so, they don't get the associated magical effect of the nonmagical component, but can still attempt to craft the meal. For example, if a creature wants to make a scarlet eye flan, but has no magical blood, they can use the blood of any creature (provided it hasn't spoiled) to complete the recipe. The DC for the recipe doesn't change, and the magical meal only imparts the effects of the three magical components used: brain, eye, and fat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boss Monster Recipes", + "entries": [ + "Boss Monster recipes confer unique effects in addition to the effects of the components that make up the recipes. 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The value of the reduction increases with rarity. This damage reduction occurs before resistance is calculated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dumpleyengs", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the {@spell daydream|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell once, without requiring any components, and regain the ability to cast it this way after 1 hour has passed. The DC of the saving throw increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Suneater Steak and Eggs", + "entries": [ + "You regain a number of hit points at the end of each hour you spend in sunlight. The number of hit points increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tar-rasque Marrow Broth", + "entries": [ + "If you take damage from a spell or other magical effect, you become empowered. The next attack you make within the next minute that hits a target deals additional necrotic damage. This damage increases with rarity." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Rule: Extra Recipes", + "entries": [ + "You can choose to make these boss monster recipes available as staple recipes, as well. If you do so, the boss monster ingredient can be replaced with another ingredient of the same type (for example, a different flesh instead of the broodmother tentacle). If this replacement occurs, the additional effect of the dish (the one based on the boss monster ingredient) is not conferred to a creature that eats the meal." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Magnetite_Curry.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Dumpleyengs.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Tar-rasque_Marrow_Broth.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Edible Component Effects", + "entries": [ + "This section lists the ten types of edible components alphabetically, breaking down the effects by creature type. If a creature type isn't listed for an edible component, that component isn't magical for that creature. For example, humanoid flesh has no magical effects, and thus isn't listed as a harvestable component, but could still be acquired as a non-magical foodstuff.", + "The effects are worded as addressing the creature that has consumed and digested the magical meal. If an effect puts the creature 'under the effect of a spell', this spell does not require concentration, but can be dispelled. The Edible Monster Component Summary table on the next page describes the types of edible magical components available from each creature type.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Edible Monster Component Summary", + "colLabels": [ + "Component", + "Aberration", + "Beast", + "Celestial", + "Construct", + "Dragon", + "Elemental", + "Fey", + "Fiend", + "Giant", + "Humanoid", + "Monstrosity", + "Ooze", + "Plant", + "Undead" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Blood", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•" + ], + [ + "Bone", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•" + ], + [ + "Brain", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Egg", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Eye", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•" + ], + [ + "Fat", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•" + ], + [ + "Flesh", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•" + ], + [ + "Heart", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•" + ], + [ + "Liver", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Spice", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•", + "•", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "\u2014", + "•", + "•" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood", + "entries": [ + "Blood gives its ingester a taste for certain creature types. For the duration, the first time each turn that you hit a creature whose type matches the creature type of the blood you consumed, the attack deals bonus damage to the target. The damage is of the same type as the attack and increases with rarity: uncommon, {@damage 1d4}; rare, {@damage 1d6}; very rare, {@damage 1d8}; legendary, {@damage 1d10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bone", + "entries": [ + "The vitality stored within bones reinforces a creature's resilience to certain types of effects. Except for celestial and undead bones, the effects don't change with rarity. For the duration, you:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aberration", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition stunned} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Beast", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition blinded} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Celestial", + "entries": [ + "Gain temporary hit points at the start of each minute, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construct", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against gaining levels of {@condition exhaustion}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition frightened} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against extreme weather and temperature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fey", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition charmed} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiend", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition poisoned} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Giant", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition restrained} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Humanoid", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against diseases." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monstrosity", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against the {@condition paralysed} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Plant", + "entries": [ + "Can't be put to sleep by magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Have advantage on saving throws against diseases. 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You must be able to see the creature and share a language to communicate in this way. In addition, higher rarities grant you advantage on {@skill Insight} checks (very rare and legendary) and put you under the effects of the {@spell detect thoughts} spell (legendary)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Celestial", + "entries": [ + "Gain a bonus to Charisma checks, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construct", + "entries": [ + "Gain a bonus to Intelligence checks, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fey", + "entries": [ + "Gain a bonus to Wisdom checks, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiend", + "entries": [ + "Gain a bonus to Charisma checks, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Humanoid", + "entries": [ + "Gain a bonus to ability checks using a single randomly determined skill (see the Random Skill table on page 120). The bonus increases with rarity." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Brain Effect Scaling", + "colLabels": [ + "Rarity", + "Aberration", + "Check Bonus" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Uncommon", + "30 ft.", + "+1" + ], + [ + "Rare", + "90 ft.", + "+2" + ], + [ + "Very rare", + "300 ft.", + "+3" + ], + [ + "Legendary", + "900 ft.", + "+4" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Egg", + "entries": [ + "Eggs contain the primed biomantic material for creatures of the component's type. When you ingest a meal that contains egg, your body undergoes interesting morphological changes that last for the effect's duration.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aberration", + "entries": [ + "You grow a tentacle that can be used to hold non-armour items, or to grapple a creature, but not to make other attacks. You use the tentacle's Strength modifier instead of your own when grappling with it. The Strength modifier of the tentacle increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Beast", + "entries": [ + "Your morphology changes to adapt to the current environment. You have advantage on saving throws against environmental effects of the GM's discretion. For example, if you are in a cold biome, you might grow fur and have advantage on saving throws against the effects of the cold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dragon", + "entries": [ + "You grow a fanged maw, a natural weapon which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to a value that increases with rarity + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fey", + "entries": [ + "You shimmer while standing still, becoming hard to see. You are under the effects of the {@spell chameleon skin|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Humanoid", + "entries": [ + "You gain a swimming speed or flying speed, which increases with rarity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monstrosity", + "entries": [ + "You grow scales that grant you a new way to calculate your AC. The calculation increases with rarity. You can use the calculation to determine your AC if the armour you wear would leave you with a lower AC." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Egg Effect Scaling", + "colLabels": [ + "Rarity", + "Aberration", + "Dragon", + "Humanoid", + "Monstrosity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Uncommon", + "+0", + "1d6", + "30 ft. swim", + "12 + Dex mod" + ], + [ + "Rare", + "+2", + "1d8", + "45 ft. swim", + "13 + Dex mod" + ], + [ + "Very rare", + "+4", + "1d10", + "15 ft. fly", + "14 + Dex mod" + ], + [ + "Legendary", + "+6", + "1d12", + "30 ft. fly", + "15 + Dex mod" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Monster_Fruit_Bowl.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye", + "entries": [ + "Eyes are strong receptacles of divination magic, and they tend to impart effects that help with perception and detection. 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After the trap activates, you can spend {@b 1 minute} recovering it, allowing it to be used again.", - "You dig a 7-foot-deep hole in dirt, or another diggable surface, in a {@b 5-foot square}. You can choose to fill the pit with sharpened stakes, spikes, or any other sharp materials.", - "When a Medium or smaller creature moves into the trapped area, it must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw}. On a failure, it falls into the pit, where it lands {@condition prone}, taking {@damage 4d8} piercing damage if the trap is filled with spikes. On a success, it avoids the trap, falling {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the trap. 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If it doesn't have a breath weapon, its fat has no effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fey", + "entries": [ + "Poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiend", + "entries": [ + "Fire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Giant", + "entries": [ + "Meta; the same as the damage type with which the giant is associated (GM's discretion). If a giant is associated with more than one damage type, the damage type is randomly determined from among the available options. If a giant possesses no additional damage type, its fat has no effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monstrosity", + "entries": [ + "Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ooze", + "entries": [ + "Acid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Plant", + "entries": [ + "Poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic." + ] + } + ] + } + ] }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Trapper", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - }, - "other": "3rd-level spell slot" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When activated, horrifying illusions abound and psychic energy twists the minds of creatures. Each creature in a {@b 20-foot-radius sphere} centred on the trap must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw}. On a failure, a creature takes {@damage 3d10} psychic damage and becomes affected as per the {@spell confusion} spell for the next {@b minute}. 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Choose a {@b 5-foot square} within the trapped area to act as the trigger. When a Small or larger creature enters this square, the trap activates and each creature in the area must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw}. On a success, a creature can use its reaction to move up to its speed so that it is no longer in the area. If it's still in the area, it is affected as if it failed its save. A creature that fails the saving throw is flung {@b 60 feet} in a direction you decide when you deploy the trap, landing {@condition prone} and taking {@damage 6d10} bludgeoning damage.", - "If there is a Gargantuan creature in the trapped area when it triggers, the trap breaks and has no effect." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Infection", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "page": 194, - "featureType": [ - "T:M" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 13, - "class": { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Liver", + "entries": [ + "Ingesting the magically-preserved liver of a creature repulses creatures of that creature type. When a creature of the same type as the liver you ingested hits you with a melee attack, that creature takes necrotic damage. This necrotic damage increases with rarity: uncommon, {@damage 1d4}; rare, {@damage 1d6}; very rare, {@damage 1d8}; legendary, {@damage 1d10}. 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A well or badly made magical meal can end up with quirks\u2014properties that grant additional favourable or detrimental effects. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons.", + "The greater the margin by which a crafting check is failed or succeeded, the greater the number of quirks acquired. The number of boons a magical meal can gain is limited by the power of the essence used to craft it: the rarer the essence, the more boons it can sustain. A food's quirks are rolled by the GM and aren't known by those who consume the food until they become apparent. Cooking quirks are described later in this section (page 152).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Repeated Results", + "entries": [ + "Cooking quirks don't stack; if you roll the same quirk more than once, re-roll until you get a different result." + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Quirks Gained", + "colLabels": [ + "Cooking Check Result Minus Recipe DC", + "Number of Quirks", + "Minimum Essence Rarity" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-4" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "-13 or less", + "Four flaws", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "-12 to -9", + "Three flaws", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "-8 to -5", + "Two flaws", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "-4 to -1", + "One flaw", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "0 to 4", + "None", + "Uncommon" + ], + [ + "5 to 8", + "One boon{@sup *}", + "Rare" + ], + [ + "9 to 12", + "Two boons{@sup *}", + "Very rare" + ], + [ + "13+", + "Three boons{@sup *}", + "Legendary" + ] + ], + "footnotes": [ + "{@sup *} The number of boons is limited by the rarity of the meal being cooked. 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Spells and magical effects that remove poison instead suppress the effect for 1 hour." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@b Nauseating Nightmare.} Visual and audible hallucinations cause you to become distracted. You have disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma checks, and on initiative rolls." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@b Tongue Tied.} Your tongue becomes enchanted; you can speak only in a language associated with one of the creature types whose magical component you ingested (GM's choice). For example, if you ate a fey's component, you might speak only Sylvan." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@b Flatulence.} Foetid gases erupt from your bowels uncontrollably. You have disadvantage on Charisma checks against creatures within 30 feet of you that can smell, and you have disadvantage on Stealth checks against creatures that can smell or hear." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@b Borborygmus Bomb.} Your stomach convulses in painful cramps. You have disadvantage on saving throws made to maintain your concentration. 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Your speed increases by 5 feet." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting/images/Crafting/Fishdragon.webp" + } + } + ] }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Trapper", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - } - }, - "other": "5th-level spell slot" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When activated, gravity begins accumulating in a {@b 30-foot-radius circle} centred on the trap. The trapped area becomes difficult terrain until the end of the ranger's next turn. Each creature in the area when the trap activates must succeed on a {@b Dexterity saving throw} or be knocked {@condition prone}. Furthermore, each creature in the area that is concentrating must make a {@b Constitution saving throw}. On a failed save, the creature's concentration is broken. ", - "A creature that starts its turn in the area must succeed on a {@b Strength saving throw} or take {@damage 2d8} force damage and be pulled {@b 15 feet} towards the trap's centre.", - "At the end of the ranger's next turn, the gravity reaches a critical mass and each creature in the area must make a {@b Strength saving throw}. On a failure, a creature is knocked {@condition prone}, pulled to the trap's centre, and takes {@damage 6d8} force damage. On a success, a creature isn't knocked {@condition prone} or moved, and takes half as much force damage" - ] - } - ], - "classFluff": [ - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "entries": [ - { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - "Flourishing a gilded skull snatched from within the folds of a cloak, a dwarf summons a fierce-eyed angel in a flare of blinding radiance, emphatically encouraging it to fantastical feats of fury.", - "Beaming from ear to ear, a chemical-stained gnome admires her handiwork amongst the clutter of her laboratory: a 'snektopus'; eight venom-fanged maws perfectly spliced with the intelligence of a cephalopod.", - "Coughing in the smoking ruins of the cultists' former hideout, a tiefling gives their fire-infused owlbear a playful rub behind the ears, contemplating a job well done and the rewards to be claimed.", - "Whether imbuing their companions with the primordial elements, enhancing them through the 'very tiny stitches' of biomancy, or inciting them with words of encouragement, tamers work through their captured friends Alone, a tamer possesses little in the way of destructive ability With carefully selected companions, a tamer can become an unstoppable menagerie of mayhem.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Creating a Tamer", + "name": "Worked Example", "entries": [ - "What prompted you to begin taming creatures? Loneliness? A need to transport your favourite dragonling through customs? A pathological desire to catch 'em all?", - "The bond tamers experience with their companions are incredibly intimate; both are privy to the other's innermost thoughts However, such bondsdiffer between tamers: where one tamer might view a companion as friend and equal, another might view the creature as a tool with which to fulfill their own goals. Have you lost a companion before? How did you react? Perhaps it was emotionally traumatising, or perhaps it was simply a mere incovenience.", + "In this example, Gurf cooks his grandma's secret sausage recipe for Mizzard.", { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Quick Build", + "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ - "You can make a tamer by following this suggestion: Choose Wisdom, Intelligence, or Charisma to be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution." + "{@b Gurf:} Time for grandma's secret sausages!", + "{@b Mizzard:} Ah, another tradition from your barbaric homelands, is it? Very well.", + "{@b Gurf:} For sausages I need flesh for eatin' and egg for bindin'. I've got this giant flesh from Charlie, our friend you accidentally roasted, and the egg from that owlboar. Plus we have all this frail essence and my grandma's favourite cooking pot!", + "{@b Mizzard:} Accidentally is the key phrase... I'll light a fire.", + "{@b GM:} Ok, that's all five requirements: recipe, components, essence, cook's utensils, and heat. Sausages are a journeyman recipe so the DC is 16.", + "{@b Mizzard:} I'll provide what help I can. My proficiency bonus is +4.", + "{@b GM:} Great. You have no proficiency with cook's utensils, so we add half that value to the result: +2.", + "{@b Gurf:} Okay, that's an 11, plus my Constitution modifier of +5 and my proficiency bonus of +4 'cos I am proficient with cook's utensils. That's 20!", + "{@b GM:} 20 plus 2, 22. The DC is 16 so you beat it by 6! If you had used stronger essence, you would have got a boon, but alas, the meal you create is of uncommon rarity and can't carry boons.", + "{@b Gurf:} Grandma would be proud." ] } ] From a49327dfaac92366f80d862e93a4832c5a64ffa7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:07:23 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 03/24] Fixed --- ...n; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json | 842 +-- ...Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json | 3691 +++++++------ .../Mage Hand Press; Dark Matter - 2024.json | 4564 ++++++++--------- 3 files changed, 4646 insertions(+), 4451 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json index 0db6d193d9..c12511dccf 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ "color": "93c572" } }, - "status": "wip", + "status": "ready", "dateAdded": 1664712981, "dateLastModified": 1745789814, "_dateLastModifiedHash": "257b8abdfa", @@ -585,110 +585,115 @@ "classSource": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "level": 1, "entries": [ - "You become bonded to a companion that accompanies you on your adventures and is trained to fight alongside you Choose a Small or smaller creature with a challenge rating of 1/2 or lower that isn't a humanoid, giant, or swarm When a creature becomes your companion, it has a maximum number of hit points equal to the average of its Hit Dice, as indicated in its statistics, and it can't cast spells Work with your GM to find a companion that suits your campaign world This companion obeys your commands and is friendly to you and your allies.", + "You become {@variantrule Familiars|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|bonded} to a companion that accompanies you on your adventures and is trained to fight alongside you Choose a Small or smaller creature with a challenge rating of 1/2 or lower that isn't a humanoid, giant, or swarm When a creature becomes your companion, it has a maximum number of hit points equal to the average of its Hit Dice, as indicated in its statistics, and it can't cast spells Work with your GM to find a companion that suits your campaign world This companion obeys your commands and is friendly to you and your allies.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Vessel", "entries": [ - "When not summoned, your companion exists inside a magical vessel of your own design, such as a painted animal skull, bejewelled egg, or crystal sphere While in this vessel, the companion has full cover from all attacks and other effects, is unaffected by area of effects that originate from outside the vessel, and exists in stasis; it doesn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or breath, and it is immune to poison and disease, although a poison or disease already in its system is suspended, not neutralised A companion at 0 hit points is instantly stabilised when it enters its vessel.", - "If a vessel is broken, or a companion is released from its vessel for any other reason, the creature within it ceases to be a tamer's companion It acts according to its own wishes and retains any improvements it gained while a companion.", { - "type": "inset", - "style": "text-center", - "name": "Home Planes", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vessel", "entries": [ - "Some magical effects, like the {@spell banishment} spell, have the ability to permanently banish a creature back to its home plane. When a creature becomes your companion, its home plane becomes the demiplane within its vessel. If the companion becomes permanently banished by such a spell, it simply reappears in this vessel." + "When not summoned, your companion exists inside a magical vessel of your own design, such as a painted animal skull, bejewelled egg, or crystal sphere While in this vessel, the companion has full cover from all attacks and other effects, is unaffected by area of effects that originate from outside the vessel, and exists in stasis; it doesn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or breath, and it is immune to poison and disease, although a poison or disease already in its system is suspended, not neutralised A companion at 0 hit points is instantly stabilised when it enters its vessel.", + "If a vessel is broken, or a companion is released from its vessel for any other reason, the creature within it ceases to be a tamer's companion It acts according to its own wishes and retains any improvements it gained while a companion.", + { + "type": "inset", + "style": "text-center", + "name": "Home Planes", + "entries": [ + "Some magical effects, like the {@spell banishment} spell, have the ability to permanently banish a creature back to its home plane. When a creature becomes your companion, its home plane becomes the demiplane within its vessel. If the companion becomes permanently banished by such a spell, it simply reappears in this vessel." + ] + } ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Summoning", - "entries": [ - "As an action, you can summon your companion from this vessel, causing it to appear in an unoccupied space that you can see within 30 feet of you, or any unoccupied space within 5 feet of you You can dismiss a companion within 30 feet of you as a bonus action or action, drawing it back into its vessel To summon or dismiss a companion, you must be holding its vessel in hand You can only have one companion summoned at a time.", + }, { - "type": "inset", - "style": "text-center", - "name": "Dominated Companions", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning", "entries": [ - "A companion that is controlled by another creature, such as by the {@spell dominate monster} spell, can try to resist being recalled into its vessel. When you try to recall such a creature into its vessel, it can make acan make a Charisma saving throw against yourtamer spell save DC. On a failed saving throw, it is recalled, while on a success, it is not." + "As an action, you can summon your companion from this vessel, causing it to appear in an unoccupied space that you can see within 30 feet of you, or any unoccupied space within 5 feet of you You can dismiss a companion within 30 feet of you as a bonus action or action, drawing it back into its vessel To summon or dismiss a companion, you must be holding its vessel in hand You can only have one companion summoned at a time.", + { + "type": "inset", + "style": "text-center", + "name": "Dominated Companions", + "entries": [ + "A companion that is controlled by another creature, such as by the {@spell dominate monster} spell, can try to resist being recalled into its vessel. When you try to recall such a creature into its vessel, it can make acan make a Charisma saving throw against yourtamer spell save DC. On a failed saving throw, it is recalled, while on a success, it is not." + ] + } ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Combat", - "entries": [ - "In combat, your companion shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action or action on your turn to command it to take a different action That action can be one in its statistics or some other action If you are {@condition incapacitated}, the companion can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge. Your companion can't take the Multiattack action until you reach 5th level in this class, even if it would otherwise be able to." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rest", - "entries": [ - "A companion gains the benefits of a long rest when its tamer finish a long rest; if it has at least 1 hit point, it regains all its hit points when you finish a long rest Unlike other creatures, a companion can't spend its own Hit Dice to recover hit points at the end of a short rest See the {@classFeature Soul Bond|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1} feature for details on recovering hit points." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Items", - "entries": [ - "Armour, barding, and weapons can be equipped to enhance your companion A companion can wear or carry any equipment that their size and body shape permits However, your companion must be proficient with the armour or weapon to make full use of it If your companion wears armour that it lacks proficiency with, it has disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity. A companion that is not proficient with a weapon type does not add its proficiency bonus to attack rolls made with that weapon type." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Item Bonding", - "entries": [ - "Over the course of an hour, you can bond a companion to one object that it can wear or carry that is not any sort of container or storage When a companion is recalled, all items it is wearing or carrying that it is not bonded to are dropped in the space from which it was recalled A companion can be bonded to up to 3 items at any one time Companions can't attune to magic items, unless they have a specific ability that allows them to do so." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Companion Barding", - "entries": [ - "You can purchase armour for your companion Any type of armour can be purchased as barding The cost and weight is doubled for each size category above Medium, and halved for each size category below Small In addition, the cost is further doubled if the companion is not humanoid in shape.", + }, { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Companion Barding Cost", - "colLabels": [ - "Size", - "Humanoid Shape Cost", - "Abstract Shape Cost" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-5 text-left", - "col-5 text-left" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "Tiny", - "0.5x", - "1x" - ], - [ - "Small", - "1x", - "2x" - ], - [ - "Medium", - "1x", - "2x" - ], - [ - "Large", - "2x", - "4x" - ], - [ - "Huge", - "4x", - "8x" - ] + "type": "entries", + "name": "Combat", + "entries": [ + "In combat, your companion shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action or action on your turn to command it to take a different action That action can be one in its statistics or some other action If you are {@condition incapacitated}, the companion can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge. Your companion can't take the Multiattack action until you reach 5th level in this class, even if it would otherwise be able to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rest", + "entries": [ + "A companion gains the benefits of a long rest when its tamer finish a long rest; if it has at least 1 hit point, it regains all its hit points when you finish a long rest Unlike other creatures, a companion can't spend its own Hit Dice to recover hit points at the end of a short rest See the {@classFeature Soul Bond|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1} feature for details on recovering hit points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Items", + "entries": [ + "Armour, barding, and weapons can be equipped to enhance your companion A companion can wear or carry any equipment that their size and body shape permits However, your companion must be proficient with the armour or weapon to make full use of it If your companion wears armour that it lacks proficiency with, it has disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity. A companion that is not proficient with a weapon type does not add its proficiency bonus to attack rolls made with that weapon type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Item Bonding", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of an hour, you can bond a companion to one object that it can wear or carry that is not any sort of container or storage When a companion is recalled, all items it is wearing or carrying that it is not bonded to are dropped in the space from which it was recalled A companion can be bonded to up to 3 items at any one time Companions can't attune to magic items, unless they have a specific ability that allows them to do so." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Companion Barding", + "entries": [ + "You can purchase armour for your companion Any type of armour can be purchased as barding The cost and weight is doubled for each size category above Medium, and halved for each size category below Small In addition, the cost is further doubled if the companion is not humanoid in shape.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Companion Barding Cost", + "colLabels": [ + "Size", + "Humanoid Shape Cost", + "Abstract Shape Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5 text-left", + "col-5 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Tiny", + "0.5x", + "1x" + ], + [ + "Small", + "1x", + "2x" + ], + [ + "Medium", + "1x", + "2x" + ], + [ + "Large", + "2x", + "4x" + ], + [ + "Huge", + "4x", + "8x" + ] + ] + } ] } ] @@ -778,114 +783,119 @@ "There's one way to defeat deadly foes: have deadlier friends As you explore, you will encounter new creatures which you may wish to make your companions You can tame a Small or smaller creature of CR 1/2 or lower, as described below As you gain levels in this class, the size and challenge rating of creatures you can tame increases, as shown in the {@classFeature Tamer Companion Summary|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1} table.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Vessel", "entries": [ - "To tame a companion, you must first prepare a vessel using special inks, gems, or other materials Preparing the vessel takes 8 hours of work and components with a value in gold pieces equal to at least one hundred times the target creature's CR.", { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Vessels and Cost", - "entries": [ - "At 4th level, you can capture creatures of CR 1 and below. To capture a CR ½ or CR 1 creature, you need a vessel worth 50 gp or 100 gp, respectively. If you try to use a vessel worth 50 gp to capture a CR 1 creature, the creature automatically succeeds on its saving throw, and the vessel can be recovered. You can always break down the components of an old vessel to craft a new one as part of the vessel preparation process." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Taming a Creature", - "entries": [ - "As an action, you can throw an empty vessel at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw against your tamer spell save DC or be trapped within the vessel A creature automatically succeeds on this saving throw if:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "It is a humanoid, giant, or swarm;", - "It is larger than your maximum companion size (use a creature's unaltered size if it is under the influence of a size-changing magical effect such as {@spell enlarge/reduce});", - "It has a higher CR than your maximum companion CR (see the {@classFeature Tamer Companion Summary|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1} table);", - "It has a higher CR than the vessel can capture;", - "It has more than half of its hit points." - ] - }, - "If a creature doesn't automatically succeed on this saving throw for one of the above reasons, and has either fewer than ten hit points or one-quarter of its hit points, it automatically fails this saving throw A creature that fails the saving throw is trapped in your vessel and becomes you companion when you next finish a long rest.", - { - "type": "inset", - "style": "text-center", - "name": "Optional Rule: Non-Combat Taming", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vessel", "entries": [ - "If a player impresses a celestial with an especially noble act, or rears a creature from an egg, that creature might be willing to become a tamer's companion. If so, feel free to ignore the usual rules regarding saving throws on taming, and let the beautiful story of companionship unfold!" + "To tame a companion, you must first prepare a vessel using special inks, gems, or other materials Preparing the vessel takes 8 hours of work and components with a value in gold pieces equal to at least one hundred times the target creature's CR.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Vessels and Cost", + "entries": [ + "At 4th level, you can capture creatures of CR 1 and below. To capture a CR ½ or CR 1 creature, you need a vessel worth 50 gp or 100 gp, respectively. If you try to use a vessel worth 50 gp to capture a CR 1 creature, the creature automatically succeeds on its saving throw, and the vessel can be recovered. You can always break down the components of an old vessel to craft a new one as part of the vessel preparation process." + ] + } ] }, { - "type": "inset", - "style": "text-center", - "name": "Abilities and Proficiency", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Taming a Creature", "entries": [ - "As your companions' ability scores change, often through Companion Improvement Training, their skill modifiers, saving throws, attack modifiers and saving throw DCs will also change. Working out what ability a creature's attack or saving throw uses can require a bit of detective work. First you have to know the creature's proficiency bonus (PB). Luckily this is quite easy - it all depends on the creature's CR and players' PB. A creatures' base PB is +2 at CR 0-4and +3 at CR 5-6.", - "Firstly, subtract the creature's PB from its modifiers/save DCs. Next, for save DCs, subtract an additional 8 from the DC. Finally, match the remaining values to the ability score modifiers.", - "Let's use the CR 4 red dragon wyrmling's bite attack and breath weapon as an example. It has a PB of +2, a Strength of 19 (+4), a Dexterity of 10 (+0), and a Constitution of 17 (+3). Its bite attack has a +6 modifier, while its breath weapon has a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. Subtracting the PB from these values (and 8 from the DC) we are left with +4 and DC 3. We can deduce that the bite attack uses Strength (the +4 matches the wyrmling's Strength modifier), and the fire breath uses Constitution (DC 3 matches the wyrmling's +3 Constitution modifier).", - "As a tamer can only tame a CR 4 creature at 13th level, the wyrmling's PB increases from +2 to +5 when it be comes a companion. This results in its attack modifier and save DC increasing to +9 and DC 16 respectively." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Lost Abilities", - "entries": [ - "When a creature becomes your companion, it loses the following from its stat block:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The ability to cast any spells (though it retains its spells known, see {@classFeature Psychic Bond|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1}).", - "Any summoning actions or actions that create additional creatures (such as a wraith's Create Spectre or an ooze's Split reaction).", - "The Regeneration, Rejuvenation, and Legendary Resistance traits.", - "Any legendary actions and legendary action options.", - "Any lair actions and regional effects.", - "Any mythic traits and mythic action options." + "As an action, you can throw an empty vessel at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw against your tamer spell save DC or be trapped within the vessel A creature automatically succeeds on this saving throw if:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "It is a humanoid, giant, or swarm;", + "It is larger than your maximum companion size (use a creature's unaltered size if it is under the influence of a size-changing magical effect such as {@spell enlarge/reduce});", + "It has a higher CR than your maximum companion CR (see the {@classFeature Tamer Companion Summary|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1} table);", + "It has a higher CR than the vessel can capture;", + "It has more than half of its hit points." + ] + }, + "If a creature doesn't automatically succeed on this saving throw for one of the above reasons, and has either fewer than ten hit points or one-quarter of its hit points, it automatically fails this saving throw A creature that fails the saving throw is trapped in your vessel and becomes you companion when you next finish a long rest.", + { + "type": "inset", + "style": "text-center", + "name": "Optional Rule: Non-Combat Taming", + "entries": [ + "If a player impresses a celestial with an especially noble act, or rears a creature from an egg, that creature might be willing to become a tamer's companion. If so, feel free to ignore the usual rules regarding saving throws on taming, and let the beautiful story of companionship unfold!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "style": "text-center", + "name": "Abilities and Proficiency", + "entries": [ + "As your companions' ability scores change, often through Companion Improvement Training, their skill modifiers, saving throws, attack modifiers and saving throw DCs will also change. Working out what ability a creature's attack or saving throw uses can require a bit of detective work. First you have to know the creature's proficiency bonus (PB). Luckily this is quite easy - it all depends on the creature's CR and players' PB. A creatures' base PB is +2 at CR 0-4and +3 at CR 5-6.", + "Firstly, subtract the creature's PB from its modifiers/save DCs. Next, for save DCs, subtract an additional 8 from the DC. Finally, match the remaining values to the ability score modifiers.", + "Let's use the CR 4 red dragon wyrmling's bite attack and breath weapon as an example. It has a PB of +2, a Strength of 19 (+4), a Dexterity of 10 (+0), and a Constitution of 17 (+3). Its bite attack has a +6 modifier, while its breath weapon has a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. Subtracting the PB from these values (and 8 from the DC) we are left with +4 and DC 3. We can deduce that the bite attack uses Strength (the +4 matches the wyrmling's Strength modifier), and the fire breath uses Constitution (DC 3 matches the wyrmling's +3 Constitution modifier).", + "As a tamer can only tame a CR 4 creature at 13th level, the wyrmling's PB increases from +2 to +5 when it be comes a companion. This results in its attack modifier and save DC increasing to +9 and DC 16 respectively." + ] + } ] }, { - "type": "inset", - "style": "text-center", - "name": "Powerful Companion Abilities", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lost Abilities", "entries": [ - "Some monster features are very powerful, and aren't designed for use by players. The two most common are recharge actions and gazes. You can help make a companion more balanced by changing these features slightly. It's advised to approach this on a case-by-case basis, as each feature is different, and some might not require changing.", + "When a creature becomes your companion, it loses the following from its stat block:", { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Recharge Abilities", - "entries": [ - "Some creatures' actions haveSome creatures' actions have the addendum \"Recharge (5-6)\". This means that after a creature uses that action, it can't use it again until it has recharged. At the start of the creature's turn, you roll a d6, and if the result is a 5 or higher, the action recharges. No class has recharge abilities, in part because they add a lot of randomness to the game. Instead of using this recharge mechanic, you can simply change any ability with a recharge to one of the following:", - { - "type": "table", - "colStyles": [ - "col-5 text-center", - "col-7 text-center" - ], - "colLabels": [ - "Recharge Condition", - "Companion Recharge" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "Recharge (4-6)", - "Recharges after 1 minute" - ], - [ - "Recharge (5-6) ", - "Recharges after 10 minute" - ], - [ - "Recharge -6) ", - "Recharges on a short or long rest" - ] - ] - } + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The ability to cast any spells (though it retains its spells known, see {@classFeature Psychic Bond|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|1}).", + "Any summoning actions or actions that create additional creatures (such as a wraith's Create Spectre or an ooze's Split reaction).", + "The Regeneration, Rejuvenation, and Legendary Resistance traits.", + "Any legendary actions and legendary action options.", + "Any lair actions and regional effects.", + "Any mythic traits and mythic action options." ] }, { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Perpetually Active Abilities", + "type": "inset", + "style": "text-center", + "name": "Powerful Companion Abilities", "entries": [ - "Some traits, like aSome traits, like medusa's Petrifying Gaze, which is perpetually active and has the power of a 6th level spell, have the potential to become overpowered and repetitive. To balance this, you can add the caveat that \"after a creature makes a saving throw against this effect, it is immuneimmune to the effect for the nextto the effect for 24 hours\". Work with your GM to find a balanced solution for your game." + "Some monster features are very powerful, and aren't designed for use by players. The two most common are recharge actions and gazes. You can help make a companion more balanced by changing these features slightly. It's advised to approach this on a case-by-case basis, as each feature is different, and some might not require changing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recharge Abilities", + "entries": [ + "Some creatures' actions haveSome creatures' actions have the addendum \"Recharge (5-6)\". This means that after a creature uses that action, it can't use it again until it has recharged. At the start of the creature's turn, you roll a d6, and if the result is a 5 or higher, the action recharges. No class has recharge abilities, in part because they add a lot of randomness to the game. Instead of using this recharge mechanic, you can simply change any ability with a recharge to one of the following:", + { + "type": "table", + "colStyles": [ + "col-5 text-center", + "col-7 text-center" + ], + "colLabels": [ + "Recharge Condition", + "Companion Recharge" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Recharge (4-6)", + "Recharges after 1 minute" + ], + [ + "Recharge (5-6) ", + "Recharges after 10 minute" + ], + [ + "Recharge -6) ", + "Recharges on a short or long rest" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perpetually Active Abilities", + "entries": [ + "Some traits, like aSome traits, like medusa's Petrifying Gaze, which is perpetually active and has the power of a 6th level spell, have the potential to become overpowered and repetitive. To balance this, you can add the caveat that \"after a creature makes a saving throw against this effect, it is immuneimmune to the effect for the nextto the effect for 24 hours\". Work with your GM to find a balanced solution for your game." + ] + } ] } ] @@ -1268,60 +1278,65 @@ "entries": [ "By 2nd level, you have learned to harness your mental fortitude to augment the potential of others You can cast {@filter tamer spell list|spells|class=tamer (hgtmh)}.", { - "name": "Cantrips", - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "At 1st level, you know 2 cantrips of your choice from the {@filter tamer spell list|spells|class=tamer (hgtmh)}. You learn additional tamer cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Tamer table." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Spell Slots", - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "The Tamer table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your tamer spells of 1st level and higher To cast one of these tamer spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level or higher You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.", - "For example, if you know the 1st-level spell {@spell animal friendship} and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast {@spell animal friendship} using either slot." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher", "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "You know two 1st-level spells of your choice from the {@filter tamer spell list|spells|class=tamer (hgtmh)}.", - "The Spells Known column of the Tamer table shows when you learn more tamer spells of your choice Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots For instance, when you reach 5th level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level.", - "Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the tamer spells you know and replace it with another spell from the tamer spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Spellcasting Ability", - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "When you gain your first level in this class, choose whether you use your knowledge (Intelligence), willpower (Wisdom), or force of personality (Charisma) as your spellcasting ability for your tamer spells You use this spellcasting ability whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a tamer spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.", { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Spell", - "attributes": [ - "cha", - "int", - "wis" + "name": "Cantrips", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "At 1st level, you know 2 cantrips of your choice from the {@filter tamer spell list|spells|class=tamer (hgtmh)}. You learn additional tamer cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Tamer table." ] }, { - "type": "abilityAttackMod", - "name": "Spell", - "attributes": [ - "cha", - "int", - "wis" + "name": "Spell Slots", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Tamer table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your tamer spells of 1st level and higher To cast one of these tamer spells, you must expend a slot of the spell's level or higher You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.", + "For example, if you know the 1st-level spell {@spell animal friendship} and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast {@spell animal friendship} using either slot." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "You know two 1st-level spells of your choice from the {@filter tamer spell list|spells|class=tamer (hgtmh)}.", + "The Spells Known column of the Tamer table shows when you learn more tamer spells of your choice Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots For instance, when you reach 5th level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level.", + "Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the tamer spells you know and replace it with another spell from the tamer spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spellcasting Ability", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "When you gain your first level in this class, choose whether you use your knowledge (Intelligence), willpower (Wisdom), or force of personality (Charisma) as your spellcasting ability for your tamer spells You use this spellcasting ability whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a tamer spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Spell", + "attributes": [ + "cha", + "int", + "wis" + ] + }, + { + "type": "abilityAttackMod", + "name": "Spell", + "attributes": [ + "cha", + "int", + "wis" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "You can use a creature's vessel as a spellcasting focus for your tamer spells." ] } ] - }, - { - "name": "Spellcasting Focus", - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "You can use a creature's vessel as a spellcasting focus for your tamer spells." - ] } ] }, @@ -3246,11 +3261,16 @@ "You know the {@spell spiritual weapon} spell, which is a bard spell for you, but doesn't count against the number of spells you know. You can cast this spell once without expending a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in this way when you finish a long rest. When you cast it as a bard spell, the weapon takes the form of a giant needle and thread, and deals piercing damage instead of force damage.", "You also learn different ways to use this spiritual weapon. You gain the Suture benefit below, and you gain an additional benefit below when you reach 5th level and 10th level in this class.", { - "name": "Suture (3rd Level)", + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action or an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and grant temporary hit points equal to one roll of your Bardic Inspiration die to one creature within 5 feet of the weapon. If the creature has 0 hit points, you can stabilise it, instead." - ], - "type": "entries" + { + "name": "Suture (3rd Level)", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action or an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and grant temporary hit points equal to one roll of your Bardic Inspiration die to one creature within 5 feet of the weapon. If the creature has 0 hit points, you can stabilise it, instead." + ], + "type": "entries" + } + ] } ] }, @@ -3265,11 +3285,16 @@ "entries": [ "You learn different ways to use your spiritual weapon. You gain the Unspool benefit below.", { - "name": "Unspool", + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and force one creature within 5 feet of the weapon to make a Strength saving throw against your bard spell save DC. On a failure, magical threads wrap around the creature, which is {@condition restrained} for 1 minute. The target can use its action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success." - ], - "type": "entries" + { + "name": "Unspool", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and force one creature within 5 feet of the weapon to make a Strength saving throw against your bard spell save DC. On a failure, magical threads wrap around the creature, which is {@condition restrained} for 1 minute. The target can use its action to repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success." + ], + "type": "entries" + } + ] } ] }, @@ -3284,11 +3309,16 @@ "entries": [ "You learn different ways to use this spiritual weapon. You gain the Acupuncture benefit below.", { - "name": "Acupuncture", + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and make a melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of it. On a hit, the creature takes piercing damage equal to one roll of your Bardic Inspiration die plus your Charisma modifier, and must make a Constitution saving throw against your bard spell save DC. On a failure, the creature is {@condition paralysed} until the end of its next turn." - ], - "type": "entries" + { + "name": "Acupuncture", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to move the weapon up to 20 feet and make a melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of it. On a hit, the creature takes piercing damage equal to one roll of your Bardic Inspiration die plus your Charisma modifier, and must make a Constitution saving throw against your bard spell save DC. On a failure, the creature is {@condition paralysed} until the end of its next turn." + ], + "type": "entries" + } + ] } ] }, @@ -3351,12 +3381,17 @@ "entries": [ "When a creature uses one of your Bardic Inspiration dice, or fails a saving throw against your Suturer feature's Unspool or Acupuncture effect, it becomes 'soulsewn' to you for the next minute. While soulsewn, an ethereal thread connects you to this creature via a straight line that only you and creatures with truesight can see. This thread breaks if the creature is ever more than 100 feet away from you.", { - "name": "Spool", + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "You can use a bonus action to teleport to the nearest unoccupied space of a soulsewn creature of your choice, or attempt to switch places with a soulsewn creature. If the creature is unwilling to switch places, you must succeed on a contested Charisma check against the creature. On a success, or if the creature is willing, you and the target teleport, switching places with one another. If there is not enough space for either of you to switch places, you automatically lose the contest.", - "You can teleport using this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest." - ], - "type": "entries" + { + "name": "Spool", + "entries": [ + "You can use a bonus action to teleport to the nearest unoccupied space of a soulsewn creature of your choice, or attempt to switch places with a soulsewn creature. If the creature is unwilling to switch places, you must succeed on a contested Charisma check against the creature. On a success, or if the creature is willing, you and the target teleport, switching places with one another. If there is not enough space for either of you to switch places, you automatically lose the contest.", + "You can teleport using this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest." + ], + "type": "entries" + } + ] } ] }, @@ -4004,51 +4039,56 @@ "At 3rd level, and later at 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th level, you learn how to make new traps, as detailed on the {@table Trapper Traps|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} table, below. Details of these traps can be found on {@filter page 192-194|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:p;t:m|miscellaneous=}.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "{@filter Physical Traps|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:p|miscellaneous=}", - "entries": [ - "Creating a physical trap takes {@b 1 hour} (which can be done during a short or long rest) and uses trap-making materials (valued in gp) specified in the trap's description. After a physical trap activates, its materials are consumed and the trap can't be used again. However, over the course of {@b 10 minutes}, you can salvage half the trap-making materials used in the physical trap's construction if it hasn't activated yet." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "{@filter Magical Traps|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:m|miscellaneous=}", - "entries": [ - "Immediately after you finish a long rest, you can create magical traps\u2014up to a number equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum 1)\u2014choosing from the options in the {@filter Ranger Traps section|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:m|miscellaneous=}. Some of these traps require you to expend spell slots in their creation When you finish a long rest, all undeployed magical traps lose their effects.", - "While a physical trap's description specifies how it is activated, you have flexibility in activating your magical traps. When you deploy a magical trap, you can choose a size of creature and a distance of up to {@b 30 feet}. When a creature of that size or larger comes within the specified distance of an armed trap, the trap activates. As another option, you can intentionally activate an armed magical trap within {@b 150 feet} of you using a bonus action or a reaction (with no specific trigger)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "statblock", - "name": "Trapper Traps", - "tag": "table", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Deploying a Trap", - "entries": [ - "As an action, you can throw a trap you have created to an unoccupied space you can see on the ground within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it arms itself at the start of your next turn. A trap deployed in this way is plainly visible to all creatures. Over the course of {@b 1 minute}, you can conceal a trap. A concealed trap can be noticed by a creature that uses its action to make a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check against your {@b ranger save DC} and succeeds." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Disarming a Trap", "entries": [ - "Attempting to move an armed trap causes it to activate, unleashing its effects. A creature within reach of a trap can use its action to make a {@b Dexterity (thieves' tools)} check (for physical traps) or a spellcasting ability ({@skill Arcana}) check (for magical traps) against your ranger save DC. On a success, the trap is disarmed. On a failure, the trap activates and the creature has disadvantage on any saving throw it makes to resist the trap's effects. As an action, you can remotely disarm one of your traps that is within {@b 150 feet} of you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Trap Effects", - "entries": [ - "Spell effects created by a trap don't require concentration. When a trap calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your {@b ranger spell save DC.} You can have multiple traps deployed, but any attempt to deploy a magical trap whose centre is within {@b 40 feet} of the centre of another magical trap fails. Creatures with {@sense truesight} or that are under the influence of the {@spell detect magic} spell can notice a magical trap's presence, even if it has been concealed." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Trap-Making Materials", - "entries": [ - "1 gp worth of trap-making materials weighs 1 lb." + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@filter Physical Traps|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:p|miscellaneous=}", + "entries": [ + "Creating a physical trap takes {@b 1 hour} (which can be done during a short or long rest) and uses trap-making materials (valued in gp) specified in the trap's description. After a physical trap activates, its materials are consumed and the trap can't be used again. However, over the course of {@b 10 minutes}, you can salvage half the trap-making materials used in the physical trap's construction if it hasn't activated yet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@filter Magical Traps|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:m|miscellaneous=}", + "entries": [ + "Immediately after you finish a long rest, you can create magical traps\u2014up to a number equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum 1)\u2014choosing from the options in the {@filter Ranger Traps section|optionalfeatures|source=|feature type=t:m|miscellaneous=}. Some of these traps require you to expend spell slots in their creation When you finish a long rest, all undeployed magical traps lose their effects.", + "While a physical trap's description specifies how it is activated, you have flexibility in activating your magical traps. When you deploy a magical trap, you can choose a size of creature and a distance of up to {@b 30 feet}. When a creature of that size or larger comes within the specified distance of an armed trap, the trap activates. As another option, you can intentionally activate an armed magical trap within {@b 150 feet} of you using a bonus action or a reaction (with no specific trigger)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "name": "Trapper Traps", + "tag": "table", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deploying a Trap", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can throw a trap you have created to an unoccupied space you can see on the ground within {@b 30 feet} of you, where it arms itself at the start of your next turn. A trap deployed in this way is plainly visible to all creatures. Over the course of {@b 1 minute}, you can conceal a trap. A concealed trap can be noticed by a creature that uses its action to make a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check against your {@b ranger save DC} and succeeds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disarming a Trap", + "entries": [ + "Attempting to move an armed trap causes it to activate, unleashing its effects. A creature within reach of a trap can use its action to make a {@b Dexterity (thieves' tools)} check (for physical traps) or a spellcasting ability ({@skill Arcana}) check (for magical traps) against your ranger save DC. On a success, the trap is disarmed. On a failure, the trap activates and the creature has disadvantage on any saving throw it makes to resist the trap's effects. As an action, you can remotely disarm one of your traps that is within {@b 150 feet} of you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trap Effects", + "entries": [ + "Spell effects created by a trap don't require concentration. When a trap calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your {@b ranger spell save DC.} You can have multiple traps deployed, but any attempt to deploy a magical trap whose centre is within {@b 40 feet} of the centre of another magical trap fails. Creatures with {@sense truesight} or that are under the influence of the {@spell detect magic} spell can notice a magical trap's presence, even if it has been concealed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Trap-Making Materials", + "entries": [ + "1 gp worth of trap-making materials weighs 1 lb." + ] + } ] } ] @@ -4233,11 +4273,16 @@ "entries": [ "Your spellcasting stimulates the latent changeability of your body. Immediately after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher, roll a {@dice d20} If the result is equal to or lower than one-third of your sorcerer level (minimum 1), roll on the {@table Skinshift Adaptations|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting} table to magically alter your body in a random way until the end of your next turn. Immediately after you roll on this table, you can spend 1 sorcery point (no action required) to extend the duration of the effect to 10 minutes. If an effect calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your sorcerer spell save DC.", { - "name": "Modify Shift", + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "When you reach 6th level in this class, you can add a bonus to the result of the {@dice d20} you roll on the Skinshifter Adaptation table equal to up to half your sorcerer level For example, at 6th level, if you rolled a 19 on the {@dice d20} you could choose any result between 19 and 22." - ], - "type": "entries" + { + "name": "Modify Shift", + "entries": [ + "When you reach 6th level in this class, you can add a bonus to the result of the {@dice d20} you roll on the Skinshifter Adaptation table equal to up to half your sorcerer level For example, at 6th level, if you rolled a 19 on the {@dice d20} you could choose any result between 19 and 22." + ], + "type": "entries" + } + ] }, { "type": "statblock", @@ -19165,7 +19210,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "aberration", + "type": { + "type": "aberration", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N", @@ -19241,7 +19293,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "dragon", + "type": { + "type": "dragon", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -19320,7 +19379,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "ooze", + "type": { + "type": "ooze", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "U" @@ -19393,7 +19459,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "plant", + "type": { + "type": "plant", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N", @@ -19477,7 +19550,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "construct", + "type": { + "type": "construct", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N", @@ -19560,9 +19640,12 @@ "type": { "type": "monstrosity", "tags": [ - "shapechanger" + "shapechanger", + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" ] }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "U" @@ -19652,7 +19735,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "aberration", + "type": { + "type": "aberration", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N", @@ -19739,7 +19829,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "fiend", + "type": { + "type": "fiend", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -19820,7 +19917,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "fey", + "type": { + "type": "fey", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "C", @@ -19901,7 +20005,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "elemental", + "type": { + "type": "elemental", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "U" @@ -20338,7 +20449,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "aberration", + "type": { + "type": "aberration", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -20428,7 +20546,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "undead", + "type": { + "type": "undead", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N" @@ -20518,9 +20643,12 @@ "type": { "type": "celestial", "tags": [ - "couatl" + "couatl", + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" ] }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -20627,7 +20755,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "undead", + "type": { + "type": "undead", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -20725,7 +20860,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "aberration", + "type": { + "type": "aberration", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "N" @@ -20818,7 +20960,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "fiend", + "type": { + "type": "fiend", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "C", @@ -20918,7 +21067,14 @@ "size": [ "T" ], - "type": "dragon", + "type": { + "type": "dragon", + "tags": [ + "Bespoke Companion", + "Crafted Familiar" + ] + }, + "familiar": true, "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "alignment": [ "L", @@ -85845,6 +86001,64 @@ ] } ] + }, + { + "name": "Familiars", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "page": 227, + "ruleType": "VO", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "No. I do not have a problem. What I have is an abundance of friends. Furry friends, scaly friends, ethereal friends, even some post-life friends. Zombo doesn't like the word 'undead'. If you're looking for something more bespoke, talk to Humperdink; he's gotten very proficient at that biomancy stuff. A couple of drops of unique blood and he'll be able to make you a companion unlike all the others out there." + ], + "by": "Heliana, Doesn't Have A Problem" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Find-a-Friend", + "entries": [ + "This section details new familiars that can be crafted from the remains of the unique boss monsters found in this book, as well as other, exotic creatures. Using any of the creature's components, Humperdink, Loot Tavern's resident Warlock and Biomancer, can craft a new, smaller, cuter creature. While generally friendlier than their monstrous counterparts, these familiars often also have annoyingly adorable flaws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crafting Familiars", + "entries": [ + "To craft a familiar, Humperdink (or another biomancer) needs one of the unique monster's components, a drop of the player character's blood, and a fee equal to 20 times the player character's level in gold pieces. After 24 hours, the familiar is crafted and is immediately bonded to the character from whom the blood was donated. When that character casts the find familiar spell, they can choose this crafted familiar instead of one of the normal options." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bespoke Companions", + "entries": [ + "These crafted familiars are primed to be trained by monster {@class Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|tamers}. A creature crafted in this way can be tamed by its bonded tamer without requiring an ability check.", + "Upon being tamed, the creature can no longer be summoned by the find familiar spell and becomes a bespoke companion.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Resilience", + "entries": [ + "When a crafted familiar becomes a companion, it gains the 'Bonus Tamer Improvement' listed in its section without requiring the tamer to spend one of its improvements. Furthermore, as a tamer increases in power, its link to its bespoke companions emboldens them. When a character reaches 3rd, 5th, 11th, or 17th level in the tamer class, each of its bespoke companions gain 1 additional Hit Die. Each time this happens, the companion's hit point maximum increases by a roll of the Hit Die plus the companion's Constitution modifier (minimum of 0). These increases are also applied retroactively, should the tamer gain a bespoke companion after they have reached these levels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bespoke Improvements", + "entries": [ + "These crafted creatures gain new ways to benefit from the improvements granted by a tamer's Monster Trainer feature. When a tamer gains a level, they can choose to grant these creatures an improvement from the creature-specific options listed in their familiar's monster trainer section instead of the normal ones available to all creatures tamed by a tamer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pact of the Chain", + "entries": [ + "If you're using a bespoke familiar as the familiar for a warlock's Pact of the Chain, you might want to make it slightly more powerful so that it compares with the other availbale options. To do so, simply give it an extra three Hit Dice (and adjust its hit points accordingly), the 1st-level improvement on its skill tree, and your choice of one of the 3rd-level improvements." + ] + } + ] + } + ] } ] } diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json index c79ce97f84..83041f2d98 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ { "json": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "abbreviation": "RGTYR", - "full": "Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms", + "full": "Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms", "version": "1.4", "authors": [ "Loot Tavern" @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ "dependencies": { "class": [ "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "RyokoSkeletalBlade" + "RyokoSkeletalBlade" ], "creature": [ "WrathOfTheKaiju" @@ -69,27 +69,27 @@ "entries": [ "Advanced weapon mastery is a system that grants new techniques to warriors, representing their dedication to combat and skill with a favoured weapon property. It opens up new pathways for players to explore creativity, flavour, and gameplay options, while also reducing some of the power imbalance between martial and spellcasting classes that can emerge at higher levels.", { - "type":"section", + "type": "section", "name": "Martial Levels", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "{@i Ryoko's Guide} separates classes into three tiers: full-martial, half-martial, and non-martial.", { - "type":"list", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Full-martial classes", - "entry":"{@class barbarian|PHB|Barbarians}, {@class fighter|PHB|Fighters}, {@class monk|PHB|Monks} and {@class rogue|PHB|Rogues}" + "type": "item", + "name": "Full-martial classes", + "entry": "{@class barbarian|PHB|Barbarians}, {@class fighter|PHB|Fighters}, {@class monk|PHB|Monks} and {@class rogue|PHB|Rogues}" }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Half-martial classes", - "entry":"{@class bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Benders}, {@class paladin|PHB|Paladins} and {@class ranger|PHB|Rangers}" + "type": "item", + "name": "Half-martial classes", + "entry": "{@class bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Benders}, {@class paladin|PHB|Paladins} and {@class ranger|PHB|Rangers}" }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Non-martial classes", - "entry":"{@class bard|PHB|Bards}, {@class cleric|PHB|Clerics}, {@class druid|PHB|Druids}, {@class sorcerer|PHB|Sorcerers}, {@class tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Tamers}, {@class warlock|PHB|Warlocks} and {@class wizard|PHB|Wizards}" + "type": "item", + "name": "Non-martial classes", + "entry": "{@class bard|PHB|Bards}, {@class cleric|PHB|Clerics}, {@class druid|PHB|Druids}, {@class sorcerer|PHB|Sorcerers}, {@class tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Tamers}, {@class warlock|PHB|Warlocks} and {@class wizard|PHB|Wizards}" } ] }, @@ -97,30 +97,30 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", - "name":"Martial Level & Multiclassing", - "entry":"Your martial level dictates the levels at which you unlock advanced weapon mastery advanced techniques. You determine your martial level by adding together all your levels in the full-martial classes and half your levels in half-martial classes (rounded down). For example, a character that has multiclassed as a fighter 3/ranger 7 has a martial level of 6." + "name": "Martial Level & Multiclassing", + "entry": "Your martial level dictates the levels at which you unlock advanced weapon mastery advanced techniques. You determine your martial level by adding together all your levels in the full-martial classes and half your levels in half-martial classes (rounded down). For example, a character that has multiclassed as a fighter 3/ranger 7 has a martial level of 6." }, { "type": "item", - "name":"Advanced Techniques", - "entry":"Advanced techniques are special manoeuvres associated with a weapon property. A character can perform a technique with any weapon that possesses that property, provided the character is proficient with that weapon, has learned the technique, and meets its prerequisites. For example, a character that chooses the Dizzying Strike advanced technique from the Impact technique tree can perform the Dizzying Strike with any weapon that has the Impact property with which they are proficient." + "name": "Advanced Techniques", + "entry": "Advanced techniques are special manoeuvres associated with a weapon property. A character can perform a technique with any weapon that possesses that property, provided the character is proficient with that weapon, has learned the technique, and meets its prerequisites. For example, a character that chooses the Dizzying Strike advanced technique from the Impact technique tree can perform the Dizzying Strike with any weapon that has the Impact property with which they are proficient." }, { "type": "item", - "name":"Saving Throws", - "entries":[ + "name": "Saving Throws", + "entries": [ "Whenever you use an advanced technique that forces a target to make a saving throw, it is against your martial save DC, which is calculated using any modifiers to your attack rolls with the weapon you are using to perform the technique. This includes your proficiency bonus, your ability modifier (typically Strength or Dexterity, but effects like the shillelagh cantrip could change this), attack roll bonuses if the weapon is magical, or other effects currently affecting you or the weapon. It does not include any bonuses that rely on die rolls, such as the effect of the bless spell or Bardic Inspiration.", "{@b Martial save} DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your ability modifier + other attack roll bonuses" ] }, { "type": "item", - "name":"Critical Hit Threshold", - "entries":[ - "Some of the advanced techniques in this chapter reduce the critical hit threshold of an attack. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. When a technique (such as the Heavy tree's Executioner) says “your critical hit threshold… is reduced by 1”, this means you score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. These effects stack with other advanced techniques, class features, and combo attacks.", + "name": "Critical Hit Threshold", + "entries": [ + "Some of the advanced techniques in this chapter reduce the critical hit threshold of an attack. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. When a technique (such as the Heavy tree's Executioner) says \"your critical hit threshold... is reduced by 1\", this means you score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. These effects stack with other advanced techniques, class features, and combo attacks.", "For example, a character that takes the Steady Loader and Dead-Eye advanced techniques from the Loading tree scores a critical hit on a roll of 17-20 when they make an attack roll with a Loading weapon. A Champion fighter gets the Improved Critical class feature at 3rd level, letting them score a critical hit on a 19 or 20. If they also take the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy tree, they score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20 when they make an attack with a Heavy weapon against a prone creature." ] } @@ -129,11 +129,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "New Weapons and Weapon Properties", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "The new weapons introduced in Ryoko's Guide bring a plethora of new weapon properties, which are fully described on page 74. Three of these new properties, Impact, Pugilist, and {@itemProperty SC|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Scourge}, have their own advanced weapon mastery technique trees. In order to ensure that every weapon has at least one property with an advanced weapon mastery technique tree, these new properties have also been added to several existing weapons. Three weapons have also had their weapon properties altered to better reflect their attributes: the whip and tetherhook are now {@itemProperty SC|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Scourge} weapons, not Reach weapons, and the war pick now has the Versatile {@b (1d10)} property.", { "type": "entries", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "entries", "name": "Unarmed Strikes", @@ -194,14 +194,13 @@ [ "Thrown", "{@item Chakram|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item dagger|PHB}, {@item dart|PHB}, {@item handaxe|PHB}, {@item javelin|PHB}, {@item light hammer|PHB}, {@item net|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, {@item shuriken|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, starknife, {@item trident|PHB}" - ], [ "Versatile", "Battleaxe, {@item kusarigama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item longsword|PHB}, {@item nunchaku|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, {@item trident|PHB}, {@item war pick|PHB}, {@item warhammer|PHB}" ] ], - "footnotes":[ + "footnotes": [ "* The advanced techniques in this advanced weapon mastery only benefit melee weapons.", "** Despite not being a weapon, unarmed strikes benefit from the Pugilist technique tree as if they had the Pugilist property.", "*** Although this item does not have the Scourge property, it counts as a Scourge weapon for the purposes of {@variantrule advanced weapon masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|advanced weapon mastery}.", @@ -211,7 +210,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Learning Advanced Techniques", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "When you reach martial level 2, you learn one tier 1 advanced technique. As you increase in martial level, you learn more techniques, including more powerful ones at higher tiers, as shown in the Advanced Weapon Mastery Progression table.", { "type": "table", @@ -282,12 +281,12 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Technique Trees", "entries": [ - "Advanced techniques are split into twelve technique trees, each of which is associated with one property: {@filter Ammunition|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=AWM}, {@filter Finesse|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=FWM}, {@filter Heavy|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=HWM}, {@filter Impact|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=IWM}, {@filter Light|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LWM}, {@filter Loading|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LRWM}, {@filter Pugilist|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=PWM}, {@filter Reach|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=RWM}, {@filter Scourge|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SCWM}, {@filter Shield|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SWM}, {@filter Thrown|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=TWM}, and {@filter Versatile|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=VWM}. Each technique tree has four tiers; to pick an advanced technique from tier 2 or higher, you must know at least one advanced technique from a lower tier in that property’s technique tree. For example, to pick the tier 4 Finesse advanced technique Opportunist, you must have already chosen one of the tier 3 techniques, either Jink or Weak Spot.", + "Advanced techniques are split into twelve technique trees, each of which is associated with one property: {@filter Ammunition|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=AWM}, {@filter Finesse|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=FWM}, {@filter Heavy|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=HWM}, {@filter Impact|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=IWM}, {@filter Light|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LWM}, {@filter Loading|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=LRWM}, {@filter Pugilist|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=PWM}, {@filter Reach|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=RWM}, {@filter Scourge|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SCWM}, {@filter Shield|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=SWM}, {@filter Thrown|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=TWM}, and {@filter Versatile|optionalfeatures|Feature Type=VWM}. Each technique tree has four tiers; to pick an advanced technique from tier 2 or higher, you must know at least one advanced technique from a lower tier in that property's technique tree. For example, to pick the tier 4 Finesse advanced technique Opportunist, you must have already chosen one of the tier 3 techniques, either Jink or Weak Spot.", "In addition, advanced techniques have martial level prerequisites as shown on each technique tree and in the Advanced Weapon Mastery Progression table." ] }, @@ -295,7 +294,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Optional Rule: Level Up", "entries": [ - "When you gain a level, you can replace one of the advanced techniques you know with another of your choice for which you meet the prerequisites. You can only do so if this doesn’t remove the prerequisite for another technique you know." + "When you gain a level, you can replace one of the advanced techniques you know with another of your choice for which you meet the prerequisites. You can only do so if this doesn't remove the prerequisite for another technique you know." ] } ] @@ -305,7 +304,7 @@ "name": "Advanced Techniques Example", "entries": [ "Gurf is a 2nd-level barbarian and is therefore a martial level 2 player character. Gurf chose to learn the Fortified Position advanced technique from the Reach technique tree, reflecting the time spent decapitating foes with his favoured weapon: the glaive.", - "Gurf gains two more levels in the barbarian class, meaning he is now a martial level 4 character, allowing him to choose another advanced technique. This time, he chooses a technique from the Heavy technique tree: Executioner. Because Gurf’s glaive has both the Reach and Heavy properties, both advanced techniques enhance his combat prowess when fighting with that weapon.", + "Gurf gains two more levels in the barbarian class, meaning he is now a martial level 4 character, allowing him to choose another advanced technique. This time, he chooses a technique from the Heavy technique tree: Executioner. Because Gurf's glaive has both the Reach and Heavy properties, both advanced techniques enhance his combat prowess when fighting with that weapon.", "Gurf then decides to multiclass into the ranger class. Ranger is a half-martial class so, for every two ranger levels, Gurf gains one martial level. At character level 8 (barbarian 4/ranger 4), Gurf is a martial level 6 character and can learn another technique. Gurf opts to progress further along the Heavy technique tree, learning the tier 2 advanced technique Superior Strike: Heavy." ] } @@ -322,7 +321,7 @@ "name": "Superior Strikes", "entries": [ "Every weapon can perform a devastating attack called a superior strike. The tier 2 advanced superior strike technique of each technique tree gives you access to the superior strike for all weapons with that property. For example, upon taking the advanced technique Superior Strike: Heavy from the Heavy technique tree at martial level 6, a character can perform a superior strike with any Heavy weapon, such as a greatsword, pike, or glaive.", - "Each weapon has a certain superior strike tied to it. For example, a glaive has the Whirling Strike superior strike, whereas the greatsword has Shockwave. Because both of these weapons have the Heavy property, a character with the Superior Strike: Heavy technique can perform either superior strike if they are holding the requisite weapon. The Weapon Metadata table shows every weapon in the core rules, {@i Ryoko’s Guide, L’Arsene’s Ledger, and Heliana’s Guide}, along with their properties and superior strike effects.", + "Each weapon has a certain superior strike tied to it. For example, a glaive has the Whirling Strike superior strike, whereas the greatsword has Shockwave. Because both of these weapons have the Heavy property, a character with the Superior Strike: Heavy technique can perform either superior strike if they are holding the requisite weapon. The Weapon Metadata table shows every weapon in the core rules, {@i Ryoko's Guide, L'Arsene's Ledger, and Heliana's Guide}, along with their properties and superior strike effects.", { "type": "section", "name": "Shields", @@ -827,7 +826,7 @@ ] } ] - } + } ] } ] @@ -838,43 +837,43 @@ "page": 43, "ruleType": "O", "entries": [ - "Combo attacks are a way for player characters to perform impactful, collaborative actions in combat. Through teamwork, adventurers can perform extraordinary actions, and players can experience incredible, cinematic moments, reflecting their characters’ bonds as companions and warriors.", + "Combo attacks are a way for player characters to perform impactful, collaborative actions in combat. Through teamwork, adventurers can perform extraordinary actions, and players can experience incredible, cinematic moments, reflecting their characters' bonds as companions and warriors.", "Combo attacks are a place for players to explore freely and creatively. The scale and spectacle of a combo attack may vary depending on the level of realism your game adheres to. GMs should use these rules as a guide on balancing combo attacks, working with players to allow them the freedom to craft their own combo attacks in a way that enhances combat.", { "type": "entries", "name": "A Deadly Addition", "entries": [ - "Combo attacks are a “power upgrade” to an adventuring party’s arsenal. These rules are written primarily for players to explore, but the GM may wish to give enemy teams (or other nonplayer characters) access to combo attacks too, evening the playing field with devastating, tactical manoeuvres on both sides." + "Combo attacks are a \"power upgrade\" to an adventuring party's arsenal. These rules are written primarily for players to explore, but the GM may wish to give enemy teams (or other nonplayer characters) access to combo attacks too, evening the playing field with devastating, tactical manoeuvres on both sides." ] }, "Enemy combo attacks should be saved for significant encounters, used as a storytelling device to communicate the relationship between enemies, prepared in advance so that they can be narrated swiftly and dramatically, and never used more than once per encounter. Enemy combo attacks should never have more than four participants (one instigator and three collaborators).", { "type": "section", "name": "Performing a Combo Attack", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Combo attacks are spectacular moments of synchronised combat virtuosity performed by player characters in combat, and each participant can alter or enhance it in a unique way.", { "type": "list", - "items":[ + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Instigating a Combo Attack", - "entry":"A combo attack can be initiated whenever a player character makes an attack roll on their turn and does not have disadvantage on the attack roll. It must be announced before the die is rolled but after the attack is declared. The character who makes that attack is referred to as the instigator. If an instigator attempts to initiate a combo attack and nobody collaborates, a combo attack does not occur." + "type": "item", + "name": "Instigating a Combo Attack", + "entry": "A combo attack can be initiated whenever a player character makes an attack roll on their turn and does not have disadvantage on the attack roll. It must be announced before the die is rolled but after the attack is declared. The character who makes that attack is referred to as the instigator. If an instigator attempts to initiate a combo attack and nobody collaborates, a combo attack does not occur." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Collaborating on a Combo Attack", - "entry":"Other player characters who can see the instigator can each use their reaction to enhance the attack by performing a Combo action (presented below). A character who assists in this way is referred to as a collaborator. In the case of a combo attack with more than one collaborator, the collaborators take their reactions in initiative order. Once any collaborators have taken their reactions, the instigator makes their attack roll to finish the combo attack." + "type": "item", + "name": "Collaborating on a Combo Attack", + "entry": "Other player characters who can see the instigator can each use their reaction to enhance the attack by performing a Combo action (presented below). A character who assists in this way is referred to as a collaborator. In the case of a combo attack with more than one collaborator, the collaborators take their reactions in initiative order. Once any collaborators have taken their reactions, the instigator makes their attack roll to finish the combo attack." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Combos and Advantage", - "entry":"Some Combo action choices (e.g., Unison Onslaught) allow the instigator to roll an extra d20 on its attack and choose the highest result. These stack with advantage. For example, a character that has advantage on an attack roll and has one collaborator use Unison Onslaught rolls {@dice 3d20} for their attack roll and uses the highest result." + "type": "item", + "name": "Combos and Advantage", + "entry": "Some Combo action choices (e.g., Unison Onslaught) allow the instigator to roll an extra d20 on its attack and choose the highest result. These stack with advantage. For example, a character that has advantage on an attack roll and has one collaborator use Unison Onslaught rolls {@dice 3d20} for their attack roll and uses the highest result." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Limitations", - "entry":"Once a player character is a collaborator in a combo attack, they can’t collaborate in another combo attack until they finish a long rest. Combo attacks also require participants to be familiar with each other. Only characters who have spent at least one week adventuring together, over which time they observe one another’s fighting style and movements, have the integral knowledge required to perform combo attacks together." + "type": "item", + "name": "Limitations", + "entry": "Once a player character is a collaborator in a combo attack, they can't collaborate in another combo attack until they finish a long rest. Combo attacks also require participants to be familiar with each other. Only characters who have spent at least one week adventuring together, over which time they observe one another's fighting style and movements, have the integral knowledge required to perform combo attacks together." } ] } @@ -883,17 +882,17 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Combo Actions", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "There are multiple ways for combo attacks to operate, depending on how those participating in the combo attack assist the instigator. Collaborators within reach of the instigator can enhance the combo attack in different ways to those at a distance, or to those who cast spells.", - "Each Combo action has a prerequisite, usually dictating the maximum distance a collaborator can be from the instigator’s target to assist. For ease of use, Combo actions are divided into Melee, Ranged, and Spellcasting options. Any player character can collaborate using any Combo action, provided they meet the prerequisite and are an ally of the instigator.", + "Each Combo action has a prerequisite, usually dictating the maximum distance a collaborator can be from the instigator's target to assist. For ease of use, Combo actions are divided into Melee, Ranged, and Spellcasting options. Any player character can collaborate using any Combo action, provided they meet the prerequisite and are an ally of the instigator.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", - "name":"Devastating Strikes", - "entry":"No matter the Combo action used, the threshold for the instigator to score a critical hit on their initiating attack roll is reduced by 1 for each collaborator assisting them. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. If two player characters collaborate with the instigator on a combo attack, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, so the instigator scores a critical hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20. This stacks with other effects like a Champion fighter’s Improved Critical subclass feature and the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy advanced weapon mastery tree." + "name": "Devastating Strikes", + "entry": "No matter the Combo action used, the threshold for the instigator to score a critical hit on their initiating attack roll is reduced by 1 for each collaborator assisting them. Usually, a critical hit is scored on a roll of a 20 on the d20. If two player characters collaborate with the instigator on a combo attack, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, so the instigator scores a critical hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20. This stacks with other effects like a Champion fighter's Improved Critical subclass feature and the Executioner advanced technique from the Heavy advanced weapon mastery tree." } ] }, @@ -904,7 +903,7 @@ "When you use your reaction to collaborate on a combo attack, you can choose one of the following Combo actions:", { "type": "list", - "items":[ + "items": [ "{@optfeature Ally Launcher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Goading Rush|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Staggering Charge|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -920,7 +919,7 @@ "When you use your reaction to collaborate on a combo attack, you can choose one of the following Combo actions:", { "type": "list", - "items":[ + "items": [ "{@optfeature Disarming Combination|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Flinchshot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Suppressing Fire|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" @@ -935,7 +934,7 @@ "A spellcaster can collaborate in a combo attack while they are within 90 feet of the instigator by choosing one spell the spellcaster can cast and expending a spell slot of any level (note: this does not cast a spell). The effect of the combo attack depends on the school of magic the chosen spell belongs to.", { "type": "list", - "items":[ + "items": [ "{@optfeature Abjuration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Biomancy|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Conjuration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -952,28 +951,28 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Creating Additional Combos", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "These Combo actions are suggestions, not an exhaustive list of all combos possible. Players should work with their GM and each other to come up with ideas that play to the unique strengths and idiosyncrasies of their characters. In all cases, players should name their combo attacks a suitably epic name.", { "type": "inset", "name": "Example Combo Attack", - "entries":[ - "{@b GM:} Okay players, the dodomeki is finally bloodied. Nephelle, you’re next.", - "{@b Nephelle:} I’m gonna use my action to attack the dodomeki! It’s time to finish her off; I call out for our classic combo attack Flaming Guillotine!", - "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} That’s what we’re calling it now?", + "entries": [ + "{@b GM:} Okay players, the dodomeki is finally bloodied. Nephelle, you're next.", + "{@b Nephelle:} I'm gonna use my action to attack the dodomeki! It's time to finish her off; I call out for our classic combo attack Flaming Guillotine!", + "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} That's what we're calling it now?", "{@b GM:} Okay, you call out to initiate a combo attack. Is anyone going to collaborate with Nephelle?", - "{@b Kortov:} I’m standing next to Nephelle, so I use my reaction to collaborate with Ally Launcher, tossing her over the dodomeki, and she can roll an extra d20 as part of this attack roll!", - "{@b GM:} That’s right! Humperdink, are you going to collaborate?", - "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} I collaborated on a combo earlier today with Lutecia, so I can’t collaborate on another one until we have a long rest.", + "{@b Kortov:} I'm standing next to Nephelle, so I use my reaction to collaborate with Ally Launcher, tossing her over the dodomeki, and she can roll an extra d20 as part of this attack roll!", + "{@b GM:} That's right! Humperdink, are you going to collaborate?", + "{@b {@b Humperdink:}} I collaborated on a combo earlier today with Lutecia, so I can't collaborate on another one until we have a long rest.", "{@b GM:} Ah, of course!", - "{@b Ryoko:} But I can help! I’m 70 feet away and have a spell slot. I’m going to collaborate with a spell combo!", + "{@b Ryoko:} But I can help! I'm 70 feet away and have a spell slot. I'm going to collaborate with a spell combo!", "{@b GM:} What spell are you choosing, and what slot level are you expending?", - "{@b Ryoko:} I’ll expend a 2nd-level spell slot, choosing burning hands, which is evocation and lets me add fire damage to Nephelle’s damage roll, if the attack hits.", - "{@b GM:} Okay, that’s everyone who can collaborate. Nephelle, make your attack roll, with an extra d20 thanks to Kortov’s Combo action.", - "{@b Nephelle:} Okay first one is a 3 and… second one is 18! Add my +5 and it’s a 23 to hit!", - "{@b GM:} And that’s a critical hit as well! Because two characters collaborated, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, scoring a crit on a roll of 18 or higher.", + "{@b Ryoko:} I'll expend a 2nd-level spell slot, choosing burning hands, which is evocation and lets me add fire damage to Nephelle's damage roll, if the attack hits.", + "{@b GM:} Okay, that's everyone who can collaborate. Nephelle, make your attack roll, with an extra d20 thanks to Kortov's Combo action.", + "{@b Nephelle:} Okay first one is a 3 and... second one is 18! Add my +5 and it's a 23 to hit!", + "{@b GM:} And that's a critical hit as well! Because two characters collaborated, the critical hit threshold is reduced by 2, scoring a crit on a roll of 18 or higher.", "{@b Ryoko:} Yes! Now my evocation combo effect, which would be 2d10 for a 2nd-level spell slot, is doubled to add 4d10 fire damage to the attack.", - "{@b Nephelle:} 2d10 slashing + 4d10 fire + 3 for a total of… 36 damage!", + "{@b Nephelle:} 2d10 slashing + 4d10 fire + 3 for a total of... 36 damage!", "{@b GM:} With a fierce battle cry, Kortov launches Nephelle through the air. You feel yourself hanging in the air for a transcendent moment of weightlessness, before bringing your longsword slashing down at the dodomeki from above. As you bring your longsword lashing down, you feel a blast of scorching heat as the blade ignites in flame, cleaving through the air and into the yokai.", "{@b Nephelle:} Do I look badass?", "{@b GM:} You look extremely badass! But the fiend is not defeated. The dodomeki lets out a screech of fury and lunges towards you, its eyes burning with hateful vengeance!" @@ -995,26 +994,26 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Harvesting Rules", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "After a creature is slain, its components must be harvested quickly before their magic fades. There are five steps involved in this process.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Harvesting Rules", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Step 1 - Description", - "entries":[ - "When a creature dies, the GM consults the harvest table corresponding to the creature’s type and determines which of the listed components are available to be harvested.", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 1 - Description", + "entries": [ + "When a creature dies, the GM consults the harvest table corresponding to the creature's type and determines which of the listed components are available to be harvested.", { "type": "entries", - "name":"Example", - "entries":[ + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ "In the example below, the party wishes to harvest a dragon they have slain. The GM consults the {@table Dragon Harvest|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} table and decides that the dragon has the following components on offer: {@i 1 breath sac, 1 heart, 1 liver, 2 eyes, 2 horns, 4 pouches of claws, 4 pouches of teeth, 10 bones, as well as scales, blood, flesh, and fat}. Because a young red dragon is CR 10, one can also harvest robust essence from it." ] }, { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "caption": "Dragon Harvest", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", @@ -1050,20 +1049,20 @@ { "type": "inset", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} In addition to the plethora of scales, blood, flesh, fat, and bone, you can harvest the dragon’s liver, heart, two eyes, two horns, four pouches of claws, four pouches of teeth, and, of course, its breath sac. Because this creature is particularly potent, you can also try to extract its essence\u2014a difficult process." + "{@b GM:} In addition to the plethora of scales, blood, flesh, fat, and bone, you can harvest the dragon's liver, heart, two eyes, two horns, four pouches of claws, four pouches of teeth, and, of course, its breath sac. Because this creature is particularly potent, you can also try to extract its essence\u2014a difficult process." ] } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Step 2 - Harvest List", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 2 - Harvest List", + "entries": [ "The harvesters then quickly decide what they want to harvest and in which order. This order is known as the harvest list.", { "type": "entries", - "name":"Example", - "entries":[ + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ "The party chooses to harvest the following components in the listed order: {@i a pouch of teeth, two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence}." ] }, @@ -1071,19 +1070,19 @@ "type": "inset", "entries": [ "{@b Gurf:} I want the eyeses. And all the teef!", - "{@b Mizzard:} Very well, Gurf, but let’s not forget the breath sac we came here for! And we’ll need essence to be able to make the more powerful ‘rare’ versions of items. We’ll take a pouch of teeth, the two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence, in that order." + "{@b Mizzard:} Very well, Gurf, but let's not forget the breath sac we came here for! And we'll need essence to be able to make the more powerful 'rare' versions of items. We'll take a pouch of teeth, the two eyes, the breath sac, and then the essence, in that order." ] } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Step 3 - Harvest DCs", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 3 - Harvest DCs", + "entries": [ "After the party has created its harvest list, the GM calculates the Harvest DCs. They list out the chosen components in the order the party wishes to harvest them and sequentially add each Component DC to the total of all the previous Component DCs. The Component DC represents how hard a component is to harvest.", { - "type":"table", - "caption":"Example Harvest List", + "type": "table", + "caption": "Example Harvest List", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-2 text-left", @@ -1125,39 +1124,39 @@ ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Step 4 - Harvesting check", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 4 - Harvesting check", + "entries": [ "The players make a Harvesting check. A Harvesting check is the combined total of two ability checks: an Assessment check and a Carving check", { "type": "inset", "entries": [ "{@b GM:} Okay. Mizzard, as the assessing harvester, you need to make an Intelligence (Survival) check, and Gurf, as the carving harvester, you need to make a Dexterity (Survival) check. The skill is survival because the corpse is a dragon.", - "{@b Mizzard:} Okay… that’s a 12 plus 5. 17!", - "{@b Gurf:} What’s Dexterity (Survival)? It’s not on my sheet.", - "{@b GM:} Make a Dexterity check\u2014roll a d20 and add your Dexterity modifier\u2014then add your proficiency bonus if you’re proficient in Survival.", - "{@b Gurf:} Okay that’s a… 16. My Dex gives me plus 4, but I’m not proficient. 20!", - "{@b GM:} Great; 17 plus 20\u2014that’s a total of 37." + "{@b Mizzard:} Okay... that's a 12 plus 5. 17!", + "{@b Gurf:} What's Dexterity (Survival)? It's not on my sheet.", + "{@b GM:} Make a Dexterity check\u2014roll a d20 and add your Dexterity modifier\u2014then add your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in Survival.", + "{@b Gurf:} Okay that's a... 16. My Dex gives me plus 4, but I'm not proficient. 20!", + "{@b GM:} Great; 17 plus 20\u2014that's a total of 37." ] } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Step 5 - Loot", - "entries":[ - "Compare the result of the Harvesting check to the harvest list you made in step 3. If the Harvesting check’s result meets or exceeds the Harvest DC for a component, that component is successfully harvested.", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Step 5 - Loot", + "entries": [ + "Compare the result of the Harvesting check to the harvest list you made in step 3. If the Harvesting check's result meets or exceeds the Harvest DC for a component, that component is successfully harvested.", { "type": "entries", - "name":"Example", - "entries":[ + "name": "Example", + "entries": [ "A result of 37 means that everything except the {@i breath sac} and {@i essence} is acquired." ] }, { "type": "inset", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} The two eyes come out, plop plop, as do the teeth. Unfortunately, the breath sac is too tough and you can’t harvest it before its magic seeps away. You never even get started on the essence.", + "{@b GM:} The two eyes come out, plop plop, as do the teeth. Unfortunately, the breath sac is too tough and you can't harvest it before its magic seeps away. You never even get started on the essence.", "{@b Gurf:} Yay! Teef and eyez!", "{@b Mizzard:} Blast\u2014I wanted that breath sac..." ] @@ -1171,31 +1170,31 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Components & Difficulty", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Harvesting terms and concepts are explained below.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Component DC", - "entry":"Some components, like teeth, are very simple to extricate, whilst others, like hide, take a great deal of skill to extract without ruining them. Each component has a Component DC, indicating how hard it is to safely extract before it loses its magical potency. The {@filter tables|tables|search=harvest} describe the different components that varying creature types might yield." + "type": "item", + "name": "Component DC", + "entry": "Some components, like teeth, are very simple to extricate, whilst others, like hide, take a great deal of skill to extract without ruining them. Each component has a Component DC, indicating how hard it is to safely extract before it loses its magical potency. The {@filter tables|tables|search=harvest} describe the different components that varying creature types might yield." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Quantity", - "entry":"The GM decides how many of each component are available for harvest based on the creature. For example, a severely damaged dragon might only yield 1 {@i eye} and 1 {@i breath sac}, rather than its usual bounty." + "type": "item", + "name": "Quantity", + "entry": "The GM decides how many of each component are available for harvest based on the creature. For example, a severely damaged dragon might only yield 1 {@i eye} and 1 {@i breath sac}, rather than its usual bounty." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Harvest List", - "entry":"Components can be harvested in any order, regardless of Component DC. The harvest list details which components the harvesters wish to attempt to extract and in which order. The harvesters must agree on the harvest list together or defer to the carving harvester." + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest List", + "entry": "Components can be harvested in any order, regardless of Component DC. The harvest list details which components the harvesters wish to attempt to extract and in which order. The harvesters must agree on the harvest list together or defer to the carving harvester." }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Harvest DC", - "entry":"After the harvesters establish their harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. This is achieved by adding the Component DC of each component in the list to the DC of the components higher up in the list. These cumulative DCs are known as the Harvest DCs; harvesters successfully extract the components for which they meet or exceed a Harvest DC." + "type": "item", + "name": "Harvest DC", + "entry": "After the harvesters establish their harvest list, calculate the Harvest DCs. This is achieved by adding the Component DC of each component in the list to the DC of the components higher up in the list. These cumulative DCs are known as the Harvest DCs; harvesters successfully extract the components for which they meet or exceed a Harvest DC." } ] } @@ -1204,11 +1203,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Duration & Degradation", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Harvesting a creature takes a set duration based on the size of the creature (see harvest time in the table below).", { - "type":"table", - "caption":"Creature Size and Harvest Time", + "type": "table", + "caption": "Creature Size and Harvest Time", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1245,15 +1244,15 @@ ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Degradation", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Degradation", + "entries": [ "To keep the game flowing, these rules offer the concept of degradation; the adventurers have only a short time, post-mortem, to harvest components. Spells like gentle repose do not prevent this. This rule prevents the aftermath of each fight from becoming a harvest-fest by limiting the number of creatures that can be harvested.", { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Time Limit", - "entries":[ - "For harvesting to yield magical components, a harvester must begin harvesting a corpse within {@b 1 minute} of the creature’s death and, once it has begun harvesting, not cease harvesting the corpse for the duration of the check. As the shortest harvest time of any creature is 5 minutes, a character only has time to harvest one creature after a battle before the other creatures have degraded." + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time Limit", + "entries": [ + "For harvesting to yield magical components, a harvester must begin harvesting a corpse within {@b 1 minute} of the creature's death and, once it has begun harvesting, not cease harvesting the corpse for the duration of the check. As the shortest harvest time of any creature is 5 minutes, a character only has time to harvest one creature after a battle before the other creatures have degraded." ] } ] @@ -1263,11 +1262,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Assessment and Carving", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "The Harvesting check is the summed total of two ability checks: Assessment and Carving. A single creature can choose to make both checks; if it does so, it makes these checks with {@b disadvantage}. With all Harvesting checks, the skill used for the check depends on the type of creature the characters are attempting to harvest. For example, Beasts require a Survival check while Aberrations require an Arcana check.", { - "type":"table", - "caption":"Creature Types and Associated Skills", + "type": "table", + "caption": "Creature Types and Associated Skills", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1336,55 +1335,55 @@ ] }, { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Assessment", - "entries":[ + "type": "item", + "name": "Assessment", + "entries": [ "To correctly assess how best to extract and store creature components, a character must make an Intelligence check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Assessment check is known as the assessing harvester." ] }, { - "type":"item", - "name":"Carving", - "entries":[ + "type": "item", + "name": "Carving", + "entries": [ "Skill with a knife is the proven method of harvesting components. A creature attempting to harvest a corpse makes a Dexterity check. The skill applicable to the check depends on the type of creature, as shown in the Creature Types and Associated Skills table. A creature attempting this Carving check is known as the carving harvester." ] } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "style":"text-center", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "style": "text-center", + "entries": [ "{@b Assessment check = 1d20 + Intelligence modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable)}", "{@b Carving check = 1d20 + Dexterity modifier + proficiency bonus (if applicable)}", "{@b Harvesting check = Assessment check result + Carving check result}" ] }, { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Spells and Buffs", - "entries":[ + "type": "item", + "name": "Spells and Buffs", + "entries": [ "For a spell or magical effect to have vany influence on the outcome of harvesting, it must affect a harvester for the entire duration of the Harvesting check (see Creature Size and Harvest Time table). For this reason, spells with a duration of 1 minute, like bless and guidance, never confer their bonus to the result of the check. A spell like enhance ability, which lasts 1 hour, could confer its advantage to a Harvesting check so long as the spell begins before the check starts and does not end until after the check is completed." ] } ] }, { - "type":"entries", + "type": "entries", "name": "Helpers", "entries": [ - "Creatures not involved in assessment or carving can help! The number of creatures that can help depends on the size of the creature being harvested (see table below). If a helper has proficiency in the skill associated with the monster’s type, the helper adds its proficiency bonus to the Harvesting check’s result. If the helper doesn’t have this proficiency, it adds half its proficiency bonus rounded down, instead. Helpers must help for the entire duration of the harvesting procedure to add this bonus. This takes the place of the Help action, which has no effect in Harvesting or Crafting.", + "Creatures not involved in assessment or carving can help! The number of creatures that can help depends on the size of the creature being harvested (see table below). If a helper has proficiency in the skill associated with the monster's type, the helper adds its proficiency bonus to the Harvesting check's result. If the helper doesn't have this proficiency, it adds half its proficiency bonus rounded down, instead. Helpers must help for the entire duration of the harvesting procedure to add this bonus. This takes the place of the Help action, which has no effect in Harvesting or Crafting.", { - "type":"table", - "caption":"Harvesting and Helpers", + "type": "table", + "caption": "Harvesting and Helpers", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-5 text-left" @@ -1427,12 +1426,12 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Results & Rewards", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "A character receives each component for which it meets or exceeds the DC in the harvest list. This is cumulative; for example, a Harvesting check of 37 on the dragon example on page 49 yields two eyes and a pouch of teeth. The breath sac and robust essence are not harvested, as the result of 37 is lower than the DCs (45 and 75, respectively).", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Component Types", @@ -1445,12 +1444,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Rule: Metatags", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Metatags are a tool that expands the number of possible components in the game, increasing the specificity of the crafting system.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Components", @@ -1462,15 +1461,15 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Recipes", "entries": [ - "In crafting recipes, metatags specify a detail about the creature that bore the component written in parentheses. This detail could be all or part of its name (e.g. Animated), size (e.g. Large), subcategory (e.g. shapechanger), or something else. You may have to look at the creature’s statistics to see if it satisfies a metatag requirement." + "In crafting recipes, metatags specify a detail about the creature that bore the component written in parentheses. This detail could be all or part of its name (e.g. Animated), size (e.g. Large), subcategory (e.g. shapechanger), or something else. You may have to look at the creature's statistics to see if it satisfies a metatag requirement." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Quests & Consequences", "entries": [ - "Metatags can be used in either or both of the following ways. Firstly, a GM may require that a specific metatag is needed to craft an item. For example, a GM may decide that flame tongue\u2014a fiery weapon\u2014might be craftable only using the breath sac from a fire-breathing (brass, gold, or red) dragon. A player wouldn’t be able to use a {@i Dragon (ancient white dragon) breath sac} to craft the item and would need to embark on a quest to find the appropriate component.", - "Secondly, if the correct metatag is used in a crafting recipe, a GM can reward the player by granting them {@b advantage} on the check to craft the item. For example, without metatags, any {@i Dragon’s eye} can be used to craft a ring of poison resistance. With metatags, an adventurer can craft the ring with the eye of any {@i Dragon}, but has {@b advantage} on the check(s) if they use the {@i eye} of a green dragon." + "Metatags can be used in either or both of the following ways. Firstly, a GM may require that a specific metatag is needed to craft an item. For example, a GM may decide that flame tongue\u2014a fiery weapon\u2014might be craftable only using the breath sac from a fire-breathing (brass, gold, or red) dragon. A player wouldn't be able to use a {@i Dragon (ancient white dragon) breath sac} to craft the item and would need to embark on a quest to find the appropriate component.", + "Secondly, if the correct metatag is used in a crafting recipe, a GM can reward the player by granting them {@b advantage} on the check to craft the item. For example, without metatags, any {@i Dragon's eye} can be used to craft a ring of poison resistance. With metatags, an adventurer can craft the ring with the eye of any {@i Dragon}, but has {@b advantage} on the check(s) if they use the {@i eye} of a green dragon." ] } ] @@ -1482,24 +1481,24 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Harvest Tables", - "entries":[ - "This section presents the components that may be available for each creature type. When a player declares their intention to harvest a creature, consult the relevant table in this section and choose the components that make sense for the creature. For example, an aboleth has tentacles, eyes, mucus, blood, and a hide, but doesn’t have claws, chitin, or antennae. Boss monsters can have unique components that aren’t found in these harvest tables.", + "entries": [ + "This section presents the components that may be available for each creature type. When a player declares their intention to harvest a creature, consult the relevant table in this section and choose the components that make sense for the creature. For example, an aboleth has tentacles, eyes, mucus, blood, and a hide, but doesn't have claws, chitin, or antennae. Boss monsters can have unique components that aren't found in these harvest tables.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Usability", "entries": [ - "Not all the components in the harvest tables presented herein have an attached recipe. However, among the many books that use this system, every harvestable component can be used to make something. At time of publishing, this includes: {@i Fool’s Gold: Into the Bellowing Wilds, Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Itza’s Guide to Dragonbonding, L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets, Motes of the Divine, Steinhardt’s Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, Wrath of the Kaiju,} and all monthly releases by Loot Tavern." + "Not all the components in the harvest tables presented herein have an attached recipe. However, among the many books that use this system, every harvestable component can be used to make something. At time of publishing, this includes: {@i Fool's Gold: Into the Bellowing Wilds, Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting, Itza's Guide to Dragonbonding, L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets, Motes of the Divine, Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, Wrath of the Kaiju,} and all monthly releases by Loot Tavern." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Superscripts", "entries": [ - "The small superscript letters after a component’s name allow the system to integrate cleanly with the cooking system that appears in {@i Heliana’s Guide}, should a GM wish to use this material with that book. If you’re not using the cooking system, you can ignore the superscript." + "The small superscript letters after a component's name allow the system to integrate cleanly with the cooking system that appears in {@i Heliana's Guide}, should a GM wish to use this material with that book. If you're not using the cooking system, you can ignore the superscript." ] } ] @@ -1507,8 +1506,8 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Unusual Anatomy", - "entries":[ - "If a creature has some interesting anatomy not on the appropriate harvest table, you can grab the component and DC from a different creature type’s harvest table." + "entries": [ + "If a creature has some interesting anatomy not on the appropriate harvest table, you can grab the component and DC from a different creature type's harvest table." ] }, "{@table Aberration Harvest|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", @@ -1530,10 +1529,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Essence", - "entries":[ - "{@i Essence} is required to craft more powerful magic items. It comes in five forms: frail, robust, potent, mythic, and deific. These {@i essences} are required to craft items of uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, and artifact rarity, respectively. Whilst essence can be extracted from all creature types, the essence available depends on the creature’s Challenge Rating (CR). The following harvest table can be appended to all the monster harvest tables in this section.", + "entries": [ + "{@i Essence} is required to craft more powerful magic items. It comes in five forms: frail, robust, potent, mythic, and deific. These {@i essences} are required to craft items of uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, and artifact rarity, respectively. Whilst essence can be extracted from all creature types, the essence available depends on the creature's Challenge Rating (CR). The following harvest table can be appended to all the monster harvest tables in this section.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-3 text-center", "col-2 text-center", @@ -1579,11 +1578,11 @@ ] ] }, - "You can’t harvest a lower-level essence from a higher CR creature\u2014they have only one essence, the one dictated by its CR!", + "You can't harvest a lower-level essence from a higher CR creature\u2014they have only one essence, the one dictated by its CR!", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Appearance", @@ -1596,9 +1595,9 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Essence & Balance", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Because essence can only be gained by harvesting CR 3 or higher creatures, it acts as a gating mechanism to limit the power of items the party can craft. If you want an especially high magic campaign, consider decreasing the CR at which essence can be harvested. This will allow more powerful items to be crafted at lower levels. If you want a low-magic campaign, do the opposite.", - "GM Tip: Boss Essence. When it comes to crafting, only an essence’s rarity matters, not the creature it comes from. The most valuable parts of boss monsters are their unique components, not their essence!" + "GM Tip: Boss Essence. When it comes to crafting, only an essence's rarity matters, not the creature it comes from. The most valuable parts of boss monsters are their unique components, not their essence!" ] } ] @@ -1611,33 +1610,33 @@ "page": 56, "ruleType": "O", "entries": [ - "The crafting rules below provide what you need to know to craft each item in this book. You can’t enchant an ascendant dragon armour breastplate without first creating a breastplate. Within this guide, there are two types of crafting, each associated with a type of crafting check:", + "The crafting rules below provide what you need to know to craft each item in this book. You can't enchant an ascendant dragon armour breastplate without first creating a breastplate. Within this guide, there are two types of crafting, each associated with a type of crafting check:", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Manufacturing", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "is the creation of mundane (nonmagical) items from raw materials by a creature proficient with a tool using a Manufacturing check." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Enchanting", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "is the magification of a mundane item by a spellcaster to give it magical powers using an Enchanting check" ] } ] - }, - "Forging, detailed in {@i Heliana’s Guide}, is where both these processes are combined, allowing a non-spellcasting craftsperson to work magic into raw materials as the item takes shape", + }, + "Forging, detailed in {@i Heliana's Guide}, is where both these processes are combined, allowing a non-spellcasting craftsperson to work magic into raw materials as the item takes shape", { "type": "section", "name": "Manufacturing", - "entries":[ - "Despite an adventurer’s best efforts, they’re probably going to end up with one or two pieces of nonmagical gear. Someone needs to make those items, and the following manufacturing rules put that power in the players’ hands. To manufacture a mundane item, a creature needs three things: materials, a tool, and time. In some cases, at the GM’s discretion, a creature might also need auxiliary equipment. Let’s take a breastplate as an example.", + "entries": [ + "Despite an adventurer's best efforts, they're probably going to end up with one or two pieces of nonmagical gear. Someone needs to make those items, and the following manufacturing rules put that power in the players' hands. To manufacture a mundane item, a creature needs three things: materials, a tool, and time. In some cases, at the GM's discretion, a creature might also need auxiliary equipment. Let's take a breastplate as an example.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -1645,37 +1644,37 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Materials & Cost", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "As a rule of thumb, the material cost of an item is one-third of its purchase value. A breastplate, valued at 400 gp, requires 130 gp of materials. The GM has great latitude in deciding what these mundane materials might be. The Manufacturing DC & Time table on pages 59-60 summarises the material cost of different mundane items.", - "Potion and spell scroll bases are unique in that there is no base item to compare the material cost to. The cost of these magic items’ nonmagical materials is 2 gp and 3 gp, respectively." + "Potion and spell scroll bases are unique in that there is no base item to compare the material cost to. The cost of these magic items' nonmagical materials is 2 gp and 3 gp, respectively." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Abilities & Tools", - "entries":[ - "Manufacturing an item requires a tool. The tool required depends on the item’s type. The GM has considerable leeway in deciding if a tool is applicable or not and has the final say on the tool required for any item. In addition, different tools require different abilities to use them. Some tools, like carpenter’s tools, grant a choice of abilities, much like how Finesse weapons let you choose Strength or Dexterity when making an attack roll. See the Tools and Their Products table on the next page for a breakdown of tools,abilities, and item types." + "entries": [ + "Manufacturing an item requires a tool. The tool required depends on the item's type. The GM has considerable leeway in deciding if a tool is applicable or not and has the final say on the tool required for any item. In addition, different tools require different abilities to use them. Some tools, like carpenter's tools, grant a choice of abilities, much like how Finesse weapons let you choose Strength or Dexterity when making an attack roll. See the Tools and Their Products table on the next page for a breakdown of tools,abilities, and item types." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Tool Proficiency", - "entries":[ - "Proficiency with a tool isn’t necessary to attempt a Crafting check that requires that tool. If a character does not have the required proficiency, it can still make the check, albeit with {@b disadvantage}. At the GM’s discretion, this disadvantage can be avoided if the character receives guidance from a book or a creature with the requisite proficiency." + "entries": [ + "Proficiency with a tool isn't necessary to attempt a Crafting check that requires that tool. If a character does not have the required proficiency, it can still make the check, albeit with {@b disadvantage}. At the GM's discretion, this disadvantage can be avoided if the character receives guidance from a book or a creature with the requisite proficiency." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Difficulty & Flavour", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Mundane items have a manufacturing DC associated with their item type; the more complex the item, the higher the DC. See the Manufacturing DC & Time table on page 59-60 for the full breakdown." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Check", - "entries":[ - "To manufacture an item, a creature must gather the required equipment, materials, and tools, and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes a Manufacturing check using proficiency with the appropriate tool. A success on this check results in a completed item. A failure results in a non-functioning item or, if you use the quirks optional rule (see Heliana’s Guide), a functioning item with one or more flaws." + "entries": [ + "To manufacture an item, a creature must gather the required equipment, materials, and tools, and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the crafting time, a creature makes a Manufacturing check using proficiency with the appropriate tool. A success on this check results in a completed item. A failure results in a non-functioning item or, if you use the quirks optional rule (see Heliana's Guide), a functioning item with one or more flaws." ] } ] @@ -1683,37 +1682,37 @@ { "type": "inset", "name": "Breastplate Manufacturing", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Materials", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "130 gp steel ingots & leather" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Time", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "40 hours" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Tools", - "entries":[ - "{@item smith’s tools|PHB}" + "entries": [ + "{@item smith's tools|PHB}" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Manufacturing check", - "entries":[ - "{@dc 18} Constitution or Strength (smith’s tools)" + "entries": [ + "{@dc 18} Constitution or Strength (smith's tools)" ] } ] @@ -1733,7 +1732,7 @@ "Ability", "Item Types" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "{@item Alchemist's Supplies|PHB}", "Intelligence", @@ -1830,9 +1829,9 @@ "{@filter Ammunition (arrows, blowgun needles, and bolts)|items|type=ammunition|category=}, {@filter instruments|items|type=instrument|category=}, {@filter prostheses|items|type=mundane prostheses|category=}, {@filter armour (shields)items|type=shield|category=}, miscellaneous (anything made of wood), {@filter rods|items|type=rod|category=}, {@filter staffs|items|type=staff|category=}, {@filter wands|items|type=wand|category=}, {@filter weapons (blowguns, clubs, darts, greatclubs, javelins, longbows, nunchaku, polearms{@sup **}, shortbows, slingshots, tonfas, tridents)|items|type=simple weapon;martial weapon|category=}" ] ], - "footnotes":[ + "footnotes": [ "Miscellaneous indicates the item could belong to any category. Usually such items specify a material from which they are made. The category this most often applies to is wondrous items.", - "{@sup *}This is a new item category introduced in Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting and present in Motes of the Divine.", + "{@sup *}This is a new item category introduced in Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting and present in Motes of the Divine.", "{@sup **}Polearm: {@item glaive|PHB}, {@item halberd|PHB}, {@item lance|PHB}, {@item pike|PHB}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, or twinblade" ] }, @@ -1857,7 +1856,7 @@ "DC", "Item Value{@sup *}" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "Adventuring gear", "", @@ -2830,56 +2829,55 @@ "15", "Varies{@sup 3}" ] - ], - "footnotes":[ + "footnotes": [ "{@sup *} Item values in bold are different to the SRD (core 5e rules).", - "{@sup 2} This is a new item type which you can find in L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", + "{@sup 2} This is a new item type which you can find in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", "{@sup 3} These items have a great variety in their constituent materials, from a gnarled tree root with a cost similar to a quarterstaff (2 sp) to gold and jewel-encrusted items fit for royalty. Regarding rods, staffs, and wands, you can choose a weapon that is close in material and appearance to how you picture this item.", "{@sup W} This is a new item type which you can find in Wrath of the Kaiju.", - "{@sup 4} This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM’s discretion!" + "{@sup 4} This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM's discretion!" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Check", - "entries":[ - "To enchant an item, a creature must gather the required materials and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the entire enchanting time, a creature makes an Enchanting check with its spellcasting ability using proficiency with the appropriate skill. A success on this check results in a completed enchantment. On a failure, the enchantment can still take hold, but the item gains a number of flaws based on the difference between the result of the check and the check’s DC (see Number of Flaws Gained table). Success or failure, the essence and component are consumed." + "entries": [ + "To enchant an item, a creature must gather the required materials and spend the requisite time crafting the item. This time need not be continuous. At the end of the entire enchanting time, a creature makes an Enchanting check with its spellcasting ability using proficiency with the appropriate skill. A success on this check results in a completed enchantment. On a failure, the enchantment can still take hold, but the item gains a number of flaws based on the difference between the result of the check and the check's DC (see Number of Flaws Gained table). Success or failure, the essence and component are consumed." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "Ascendant Dragon Armour (Breastplate) Enchanting", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Rarity", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "rare" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Materials", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "breastplate, {@i pouch of Dragon (koi) scales, robust essence}" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Time", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "80 hours" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Enchanting check", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "{@dc 18} spellcasting ability (Survival)" ] } @@ -2890,15 +2888,15 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Quirks: Flaws", - "entries":[ - "Unlike standard ability checks, succeeding or failing a crafting check doesn’t mean that you do or don’t make the item. Instead, the item can end up having quirks; properties that affect the item in favourable or detrimental ways. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons. Additional information about boons and flaws can be found in {@i Heliana's Guide}." + "entries": [ + "Unlike standard ability checks, succeeding or failing a crafting check doesn't mean that you do or don't make the item. Instead, the item can end up having quirks; properties that affect the item in favourable or detrimental ways. Unhelpful quirks are known as flaws, while advantageous ones are referred to as boons. Additional information about boons and flaws can be found in {@i Heliana's Guide}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Flaws", - "entries":[ - "When an item is being enchanted, it is easy for complex magic to go awry, or mischievous yokai to manipulate or even inhabit the item, giving it unusual quirks. When you make an enchanting check, subtract the crafting DC from the check’s result, and consult the Number of Flaws Gained table to determine the number of flaws the item gains. Then, roll a d20 on the Enchanting Flaws table to determine which flaws the item gains, re-rolling any duplicates. Using an essence of the item’s rarity, you can reattempt an enchanting check. The item’s quirks are replaced with new ones (if any) depending on the result of the new check." + "entries": [ + "When an item is being enchanted, it is easy for complex magic to go awry, or mischievous yokai to manipulate or even inhabit the item, giving it unusual quirks. When you make an enchanting check, subtract the crafting DC from the check's result, and consult the Number of Flaws Gained table to determine the number of flaws the item gains. Then, roll a d20 on the Enchanting Flaws table to determine which flaws the item gains, re-rolling any duplicates. Using an essence of the item's rarity, you can reattempt an enchanting check. The item's quirks are replaced with new ones (if any) depending on the result of the new check." ] }, { @@ -2912,7 +2910,7 @@ "Enchanting Check Result Minus Crafting DC", "Number of Flaws Gained" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "-13 or less", "Total failure, item destroyed" @@ -2935,7 +2933,7 @@ ] ], "outro": [ - "If the item is attuneable, then the quirk is only applied to a creature while it is attuned to the item. If the item is consumable (e.g., a potion, magical meal, or scroll), then the quirk is present for the duration of the item’s effect or, if the item has no duration (like a {@i potion of healing}), {@b 1 hour}. If the item is neither attuneable nor consumable, then the quirk is active while the item is in the creature’s possession, whether it is being held, carried, or worn." + "If the item is attuneable, then the quirk is only applied to a creature while it is attuned to the item. If the item is consumable (e.g., a potion, magical meal, or scroll), then the quirk is present for the duration of the item's effect or, if the item has no duration (like a {@i potion of healing}), {@b 1 hour}. If the item is neither attuneable nor consumable, then the quirk is active while the item is in the creature's possession, whether it is being held, carried, or worn." ] }, { @@ -2949,14 +2947,14 @@ "d20", "Flaw" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM’s discretion)." + "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM's discretion)." ], [ "2", - "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM’s discretion), it can’t do so again until you finish a long rest." + "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM's discretion), it can't do so again until you finish a long rest." ], [ "3", @@ -2972,7 +2970,7 @@ ], [ "6", - "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item’s rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." + "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item's rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." ], [ "7", @@ -2996,7 +2994,7 @@ ], [ "12", - "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn’t normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." + "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn't normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." ], [ "13", @@ -3004,7 +3002,7 @@ ], [ "14", - "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can’t then trigger again until the next dawn." + "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can't then trigger again until the next dawn." ], [ "15", @@ -3012,7 +3010,7 @@ ], [ "16", - "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can’t trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." + "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can't trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." ], [ "17", @@ -3024,7 +3022,7 @@ ], [ "19", - "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a “gift”: an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." + "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a \"gift\": an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." ], [ "20", @@ -3037,36 +3035,36 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Ryoko's Crafting Recipes", - "entries":[ - "The following table catalogues every magic item in this book, {@i Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms}, as well as the items found and crafted in the companion adventure book, {@i Wrath of the Kaiju}. It is the GM’s choice if and how a character knows a magic item recipe. The items are listed alphabetically by type and then name. Here’s how to interpret the table:", + "entries": [ + "The following table catalogues every magic item in this book, {@i Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms}, as well as the items found and crafted in the companion adventure book, {@i Wrath of the Kaiju}. It is the GM's choice if and how a character knows a magic item recipe. The items are listed alphabetically by type and then name. Here's how to interpret the table:", { "type": "item", "name": "Name", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "The name of the magic item. Items in {@b bold} are made from boss monster components, which are listed in the Metadata column. To make these items a little more unique, you can decide that the component used to craft the item be harvested from the boss monster." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Type (Metadata)", - "entries":[ - "The item’s type. If an item has multiple types (such as “rod, staff, or wand”), it is listed under the first type alphabetically (“rods”).", - "A superscript 'W' ('{@sup W}') indicates that this is a new weapon type, the rules for which can be found on pages 66-71. The word ‘any’ is used to denote that the magic item can take the form of multiple types. For example:", + "entries": [ + "The item's type. If an item has multiple types (such as \"rod, staff, or wand\"), it is listed under the first type alphabetically (\"rods\").", + "A superscript 'W' ('{@sup W}') indicates that this is a new weapon type, the rules for which can be found on pages 66-71. The word 'any' is used to denote that the magic item can take the form of multiple types. For example:", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Any polearm", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "{@item glaive|PHB}, {@item halberd|PHB}, {@item lance|PHB}, {@item quarterstaff|PHB}, {@item pike|PHB}, {@item spear|PHB}, or twinblade" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Any hammer", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "{@item club|PHB}, {@item greatclub|PHB}, {@item light hammer|PHB}, {@item mace|PHB}, {@item maul|PHB}, or {@item warhammer|PHB}" ] } @@ -3078,78 +3076,78 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Value", - "entries":[ - "The suggested price to purchase the item “off the shelf ” in gold pieces. This can vary considerably from the price an adventurer might pay if they sourced all the ingredients separately and is a representation of the demand for that type of item. These prices can, and should, change to fit your world." + "entries": [ + "The suggested price to purchase the item \"off the shelf \" in gold pieces. This can vary considerably from the price an adventurer might pay if they sourced all the ingredients separately and is a representation of the demand for that type of item. These prices can, and should, change to fit your world." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Rarity", - "entries":[ - "The item’s rarity, represented using abbreviations: C, common; U, uncommon; R, rare; V, very rare; L, legendary; A, artifact.", + "entries": [ + "The item's rarity, represented using abbreviations: C, common; U, uncommon; R, rare; V, very rare; L, legendary; A, artifact.", "Note: If an item changes rarity, so too does its save DC: Common, 11; Uncommon, 13; Rare, 15; Very Rare, 16; Legendary, 17." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Attunement", - "entries":[ - "Indicates whether an item requires attunement (“Att”), what type of attunement, and if it is consumable (“C”). See “Attunement Options” below for details on new types of attunement. This column uses the following abbreviations: Enh, enhanced; Opt, optional; Req, required. A superscript ‘s’ (‘{@sup s}’) indicates a creature needs to be a spellcaster, and a ‘{@sup +}’ indicates there are other, specific limitations. Blank ('\u2014') means no attunement is required." + "entries": [ + "Indicates whether an item requires attunement (\"Att\"), what type of attunement, and if it is consumable (\"C\"). See \"Attunement Options\" below for details on new types of attunement. This column uses the following abbreviations: Enh, enhanced; Opt, optional; Req, required. A superscript 's' ('{@sup s}') indicates a creature needs to be a spellcaster, and a '{@sup +}' indicates there are other, specific limitations. Blank ('\u2014') means no attunement is required." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Type (Component Details)", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "The types of creature from which a component must be harvested." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Metatag", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "An optional rule that can grant {@b advantage} on Crafting checks or can be a requirement to craft an item. For example, the ascendant dragon armour calls for a pouch of dragon scales. The metatag indicates the scales should come from a koi dragon. A {@b bolded} metatag indicates an original Loot Tavern monster." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Component", - "entries":[ - "The specific component(s) required to give a magic item its magical effects. A superscript ‘V’ (‘{@sup v}’) indicates a volatile component (for use with the optional rule in {@i Heliana’s Guide})." + "entries": [ + "The specific component(s) required to give a magic item its magical effects. A superscript 'V' ('{@sup v}') indicates a volatile component (for use with the optional rule in {@i Heliana's Guide})." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Page", - "entries":[ - "The page in this book on which the item, its art, and its mechanics can be found. In the PDF, you can click these numbers to jump to that page, and click the item’s name to jump back to the table." + "entries": [ + "The page in this book on which the item, its art, and its mechanics can be found. In the PDF, you can click these numbers to jump to that page, and click the item's name to jump back to the table." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Attunement Options", - "entries":[ - "Some items in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} and {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} have new types of attunement: enhanced and optional.", + "entries": [ + "Some items in {@i Ryoko's Guide} and {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} have new types of attunement: enhanced and optional.", { "type": "item", "name": "Enhanced", - "entries":[ - "Properties described as being ‘Enhanced Attunement’, labelled ‘EA’ in the item itself and ‘Enh’ in the tables, are additional magical features that can be unlocked. Usually, this requires the player to fulfill a prerequisite, such as the completion of a task or, more simply, accepting some downsides associated with the enhancement. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled ‘EA’) require attunement as normal." + "entries": [ + "Properties described as being 'Enhanced Attunement', labelled 'EA' in the item itself and 'Enh' in the tables, are additional magical features that can be unlocked. Usually, this requires the player to fulfill a prerequisite, such as the completion of a task or, more simply, accepting some downsides associated with the enhancement. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled 'EA') require attunement as normal." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Optional", - "entries":[ - "Properties described as being ‘Optional Attunement’, labelled ‘OA’ in the item itself and ‘Opt’ in the tables, grant their benefits only when a character attunes to the item. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled ‘OA’) are granted to the item’s user even if they aren’t attuned." + "entries": [ + "Properties described as being 'Optional Attunement', labelled 'OA' in the item itself and 'Opt' in the tables, grant their benefits only when a character attunes to the item. Any other properties the item has (i.e. those not labelled 'OA') are granted to the item's user even if they aren't attuned." ] } ] }, { "type": "table", - "caption": "Ryoko’s Guide and Wrath of the Kaiju Magic Item Recipes", - "colLabelRows":[ + "caption": "Ryoko's Guide and Wrath of the Kaiju Magic Item Recipes", + "colLabelRows": [ [ "", "Metadata", @@ -5036,7 +5034,7 @@ ] ], "footnotes": [ - "{@sup 1}Indicates the item is from Wrath of the Kaiju, the companion adventure book to Ryoko’s Guide.", + "{@sup 1}Indicates the item is from Wrath of the Kaiju, the companion adventure book to Ryoko's Guide.", "{@sup 2}This item is not craftable; it can only be harvested.", "{@sup K}Indicates the page number is from Wrath of the Kaiju.", "{@sup H}See Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting." @@ -5055,21 +5053,21 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Kaiju are like natural disasters; they aren’t something one can simply conquer. You ‘win’ if you’re still alive when the earth stops shaking." + "Kaiju are like natural disasters; they aren't something one can simply conquer. You 'win' if you're still alive when the earth stops shaking." ], "by": "Ryoko" }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Overview", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Kaiju are colossal, apex monsters of the Yokai Realms. Manifestations of primal magic, their mere presence can shatter the ecological balance of an entire continent. Snow-capped mountains are decapitated with the swipe of a claw, a valley is drowned as a slumbering behemoth dams a river, and a civilisation is decimated by a rampaging colossus.", - "Due to their immense power and size, entering into battle with a kaiju is unlike battling any other creature. Kaiju have ability scores, actions, traits, and a challenge rating, like smaller creatures, but defeating a kaiju is a far more complex endeavour. Characters must scale the kaiju, target {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, and deplete its Chaos Threshold. As the battle progresses, a kaiju’s behaviour and tactics will evolve in response to player actions. In its death throes, a kaiju attacks recklessly, and the party must deliver a well-timed Finishing Blow to secure victory.", + "Due to their immense power and size, entering into battle with a kaiju is unlike battling any other creature. Kaiju have ability scores, actions, traits, and a challenge rating, like smaller creatures, but defeating a kaiju is a far more complex endeavour. Characters must scale the kaiju, target {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, and deplete its Chaos Threshold. As the battle progresses, a kaiju's behaviour and tactics will evolve in response to player actions. In its death throes, a kaiju attacks recklessly, and the party must deliver a well-timed Finishing Blow to secure victory.", { "type": "item", "name": "Player Knowledge", "entries": [ - "The mechanics for fighting kaiju should not be a secret. Players should understand the fundamentals of the system ({@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, death throes, etc.) so they can launch themselves into the fantasy of battling these behemoths with confidence. You might choose to share these mechanics with them directly. Alternatively, you can explain kaiju behaviours, battle tactics, and {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} through NPCs and clues your players find along their journey. {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} contains ready-made adventures that give information on battling kaiju for players to enjoy, and {@i Bombuku’s Notebook of Knowhow} is a companion catalogue that gives players all the information they need to play, without any spoilers on specific adventures." + "The mechanics for fighting kaiju should not be a secret. Players should understand the fundamentals of the system ({@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}, death throes, etc.) so they can launch themselves into the fantasy of battling these behemoths with confidence. You might choose to share these mechanics with them directly. Alternatively, you can explain kaiju behaviours, battle tactics, and {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} through NPCs and clues your players find along their journey. {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} contains ready-made adventures that give information on battling kaiju for players to enjoy, and {@i Bombuku's Notebook of Knowhow} is a companion catalogue that gives players all the information they need to play, without any spoilers on specific adventures." ] } ] @@ -5079,19 +5077,19 @@ "name": "Kaiju Behaviour & Chaos Threshold", "page": 5, "entries": [ - "Although kaiju can’t be defeated by brute force alone, attacking a kaiju can provoke changes in its behaviour. Some kaiju transform to battle adventurers in new ways, or gain additional, mighty abilities as they take damage. Heroes must always be ready to adapt their tactics and think on their feet to survive a kaiju’s evolving onslaught.", + "Although kaiju can't be defeated by brute force alone, attacking a kaiju can provoke changes in its behaviour. Some kaiju transform to battle adventurers in new ways, or gain additional, mighty abilities as they take damage. Heroes must always be ready to adapt their tactics and think on their feet to survive a kaiju's evolving onslaught.", { "type": "item", "name": "Chaos Threshold", "entries": [ - "Instead of a regular hit point pool, a kaiju has a Chaos Threshold, a pool of hit points separate from those of its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. Whenever a kaiju takesdamage to a location other than a vulnerable area, this damage is dealt to the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. When the Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0, the kaiju is not defeated but instead begins to Rampage, adopting a new behaviour described in its Behaviour table. Triggering a kaiju’s Rampage is often necessary to expose its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} and take it down." + "Instead of a regular hit point pool, a kaiju has a Chaos Threshold, a pool of hit points separate from those of its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. Whenever a kaiju takesdamage to a location other than a vulnerable area, this damage is dealt to the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. When the Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0, the kaiju is not defeated but instead begins to Rampage, adopting a new behaviour described in its Behaviour table. Triggering a kaiju's Rampage is often necessary to expose its {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}} and take it down." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Behaviour Table", "entries": [ - "A kaiju’s stat block is accompanied by a table that details the new behaviour it adopts when a triggering event occurs, such as the party exploiting one of the kaiju’s {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. The behaviours aren’t listed in any particular order; how players approach a fight will dictate how a kaiju’s behaviour evolves. When a kaiju finishes a long rest, it loses any behaviours it has gained." + "A kaiju's stat block is accompanied by a table that details the new behaviour it adopts when a triggering event occurs, such as the party exploiting one of the kaiju's {@action Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}}. The behaviours aren't listed in any particular order; how players approach a fight will dictate how a kaiju's behaviour evolves. When a kaiju finishes a long rest, it loses any behaviours it has gained." ] }, { @@ -5099,7 +5097,7 @@ "name": "Understanding the Chaos Threshold", "page": 5, "entries": [ - "When a character attacks a kaiju (and not one of its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}), you can describe the kaiju becoming increasingly enraged each time it takes damage. Eventually, this rage manifests in a Rampage—a change in behaviour where the kaiju focuses its unbridled fury on the player characters, attacking with extreme aggression and without caution. This change in behaviour often reveals a vulnerable area that was not previously targetable." + "When a character attacks a kaiju (and not one of its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}), you can describe the kaiju becoming increasingly enraged each time it takes damage. Eventually, this rage manifests in a Rampage\u2014a change in behaviour where the kaiju focuses its unbridled fury on the player characters, attacking with extreme aggression and without caution. This change in behaviour often reveals a vulnerable area that was not previously targetable." ] }, { @@ -5117,15 +5115,15 @@ "col-4 text-left", "col-12 text-left" ], - "colLabels":[ + "colLabels": [ "Behaviour", "Trigger", "Effect" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Bakuryō’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points", + "Bakuryō's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -5141,7 +5139,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Lost Features", "entries": [ - "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action." + "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action." ] }, { @@ -5165,26 +5163,26 @@ "name": "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} & Defeat", "page": 6, "entries": [ - "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are special weaknesses that cunning adventurers must exploit to defeat a kaiju. Each vulnerable area is listed in the kaiju’s stat block. Unless otherwise stated, {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} share their kaiju’s AC, saving throw modifiers, damage resistances, and damage immunities, and each has its own pool of hit points. A kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} regain all hit points when the kaiju finishes a long rest, and its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} can’t regain hit points by any other means unless explicitly stated in the kaiju’s stat block.", + "{@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are special weaknesses that cunning adventurers must exploit to defeat a kaiju. Each vulnerable area is listed in the kaiju's stat block. Unless otherwise stated, {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} share their kaiju's AC, saving throw modifiers, damage resistances, and damage immunities, and each has its own pool of hit points. A kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} regain all hit points when the kaiju finishes a long rest, and its {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} can't regain hit points by any other means unless explicitly stated in the kaiju's stat block.", { "type": "item", "name": "Identifying {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "A creature can use a bonus action to make an {@b Intelligence (Insight)} or {@b Wisdom (Survival)} check (DC equal to 8 + the kaiju’s proficiency bonus) while it is within 90 feet of a kaiju and can see it, identifying one visible vulnerable area on a success." + "A creature can use a bonus action to make an {@b Intelligence (Insight)} or {@b Wisdom (Survival)} check (DC equal to 8 + the kaiju's proficiency bonus) while it is within 90 feet of a kaiju and can see it, identifying one visible vulnerable area on a success." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Exploiting {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "While a kaiju’s vulnerable area is at 0 hit points, it’s considered exploited. This will trigger a change in the kaiju’s behaviour or abilities, as shown in its Behaviour table." + "While a kaiju's vulnerable area is at 0 hit points, it's considered exploited. This will trigger a change in the kaiju's behaviour or abilities, as shown in its Behaviour table." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "GM Tip: Tracking Damage", "entries": [ - "Instead of a regular pool of hit points, every kaiju has a Chaos Threshold and a number of {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, each with its own pool of hit points. Before a kaiju battle begins, check the kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} table and write down the hit points of each vulnerable area, as well as the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. You will need to track damage to these locations separately." + "Instead of a regular pool of hit points, every kaiju has a Chaos Threshold and a number of {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, each with its own pool of hit points. Before a kaiju battle begins, check the kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} table and write down the hit points of each vulnerable area, as well as the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. You will need to track damage to these locations separately." ] }, { @@ -5202,14 +5200,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Attacks", "entries": [ - "When a creature attacks a kaiju, it can choose where on the kaiju it strikes. Effects that specifically target creatures, like eldritch blast or magic missile, can target {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} on a kaiju. For example, a sorcerer might cast fire bolt, targeting Bakur yō’s fins, tail, or snout, as long as the target is within the spell’s range. In Bakuryō’s case, the Fins are also a vulnerable area" + "When a creature attacks a kaiju, it can choose where on the kaiju it strikes. Effects that specifically target creatures, like eldritch blast or magic missile, can target {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} on a kaiju. For example, a sorcerer might cast fire bolt, targeting Bakur yō's fins, tail, or snout, as long as the target is within the spell's range. In Bakuryō's case, the Fins are also a vulnerable area" ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Areas of Effect", "entries": [ - "When an area of effect contains a kaiju, the effect’s area might include one or more {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}. An area of effect’s damage can only be applied to a single vulnerable area or, if no vulnerable area is chosen, to the kaiju’s Chaos Threshold. The creature that created the area of effect chooses which part of the kaiju to affect with it. For example, if the radius of a fireball hits Bakuryō’s Fins and Upturned Scale, the spellcaster can choose whether the spell damages one of these {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, or if it instead damages Bakur yō’s Chaos Threshold. Effects that can travel around corners can damage {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} if they are within the area of effect, even if it is not currently visible to the creature." + "When an area of effect contains a kaiju, the effect's area might include one or more {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}. An area of effect's damage can only be applied to a single vulnerable area or, if no vulnerable area is chosen, to the kaiju's Chaos Threshold. The creature that created the area of effect chooses which part of the kaiju to affect with it. For example, if the radius of a fireball hits Bakuryō's Fins and Upturned Scale, the spellcaster can choose whether the spell damages one of these {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}, or if it instead damages Bakur yō's Chaos Threshold. Effects that can travel around corners can damage {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} if they are within the area of effect, even if it is not currently visible to the creature." ] }, { @@ -5223,7 +5221,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Inaccessible {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas}", "entries": [ - "Some of a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are always exposed and targetable, while others must be revealed by provoking certain behaviours from the kaiju, as described in the Behaviours table beside the kaiju’s stat block. Thus, combats evolve, and adventurers must adapt to the ever-changing threats and opportunities that present themselves as they engage a kaiju." + "Some of a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are always exposed and targetable, while others must be revealed by provoking certain behaviours from the kaiju, as described in the Behaviours table beside the kaiju's stat block. Thus, combats evolve, and adventurers must adapt to the ever-changing threats and opportunities that present themselves as they engage a kaiju." ] } ] @@ -5236,7 +5234,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Death Throes", "entries": [ - "When all of a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are exploited, it enters its death throes, desperately fighting with no sense of self-preservation. In addition to unique effects included in each kaiju’s Behaviour table, the kaiju has advantage on all melee attacks, and attack rolls made against it have their critical hit threshold reduced by 2. For example, a creature that normally needs to roll a 20 on its d20 to score a critical hit against a kaiju would instead score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20." + "When all of a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} are exploited, it enters its death throes, desperately fighting with no sense of self-preservation. In addition to unique effects included in each kaiju's Behaviour table, the kaiju has advantage on all melee attacks, and attack rolls made against it have their critical hit threshold reduced by 2. For example, a creature that normally needs to roll a 20 on its d20 to score a critical hit against a kaiju would instead score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20." ] }, { @@ -5250,7 +5248,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "The death of a kaiju leaves a mark upon the world. On initiative count 20 of the round following a Finishing Blow, the effects listed in the Death Rattle section of the kaiju’s appendix entry take effect. This may manifest as a ruinous wave of necrotic energy withering all life for miles around, or as a more subtle erosion of magic and wonder across the world at the destruction of such an awesome behemoth." + "The death of a kaiju leaves a mark upon the world. On initiative count 20 of the round following a Finishing Blow, the effects listed in the Death Rattle section of the kaiju's appendix entry take effect. This may manifest as a ruinous wave of necrotic energy withering all life for miles around, or as a more subtle erosion of magic and wonder across the world at the destruction of such an awesome behemoth." ] } ] @@ -5266,7 +5264,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Mounting a Kaiju", "entries": [ - "Before a creature can move across a kaiju, the creature needs to mount it, using the normal rules for mounted combat. If a creature flies, drops, or teleports onto a kaiju on its turn, the creature can use movement equal to half its speed to catch itself and become mounted on the kaiju. A creature that is on a kaiju but isn’t mounted on it immediately falls {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the kaiju. Some items and prostheses, like the grappling hook and climbing claws, allow creatures to mount and move across kaiju more easily." + "Before a creature can move across a kaiju, the creature needs to mount it, using the normal rules for mounted combat. If a creature flies, drops, or teleports onto a kaiju on its turn, the creature can use movement equal to half its speed to catch itself and become mounted on the kaiju. A creature that is on a kaiju but isn't mounted on it immediately falls {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space to the kaiju. Some items and prostheses, like the grappling hook and climbing claws, allow creatures to mount and move across kaiju more easily." ] }, { @@ -5278,8 +5276,8 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Rules Reminder: Mounts", "entries": [ - "Once during your move, you can mount a creature that is within 5 feet of you or dismount. Doing so costs an amount of movement equal to half your speed. For example, if your speed is 30 feet, you must spend 15 feet of movement to mount a horse. Therefore, you can’t mount it if you don’t have 15 feet of movement left or if your speed is 0 feet.", - "If an effect moves your mount against its will while you’re on it, you must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity saving throw or fall off the mount, landing prone in a space within 5 feet of it. If you’re knocked prone while mounted, you must make the same saving throw.", + "Once during your move, you can mount a creature that is within 5 feet of you or dismount. Doing so costs an amount of movement equal to half your speed. For example, if your speed is 30 feet, you must spend 15 feet of movement to mount a horse. Therefore, you can't mount it if you don't have 15 feet of movement left or if your speed is 0 feet.", + "If an effect moves your mount against its will while you're on it, you must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity saving throw or fall off the mount, landing prone in a space within 5 feet of it. If you're knocked prone while mounted, you must make the same saving throw.", "If your mount is knocked prone, you can use your reaction to dismount it as it falls and land on your feet. Otherwise, you are dismounted and fall {@condition prone} in a space within 5 feet of it." ] }, @@ -5287,7 +5285,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Unwilling Mounts", "entries": [ - "Ryoko’s Guide introduces a new type of mount, in addition to the standard ‘controlled’ and ‘independent’ mounts in 5th edition: unwilling. A creature on an unwilling mount doesn’t gain any benefits it would normally gain from being mounted, and an unwilling mount doesn’t gain any beneficial effects a rider might impart to a mount." + "Ryoko's Guide introduces a new type of mount, in addition to the standard 'controlled' and 'independent' mounts in 5th edition: unwilling. A creature on an unwilling mount doesn't gain any benefits it would normally gain from being mounted, and an unwilling mount doesn't gain any beneficial effects a rider might impart to a mount." ] } ] @@ -5296,33 +5294,33 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Movement", "entries": [ - "Players can use the kaiju schematic presented in each kaiju’s appendix entry to see how far their characters must climb to reach various parts of a kaiju’s body. After a creature has mounted a kaiju, the creature moves with the kaiju as it moves. If a kaiju is conscious, any part of its body is treated as difficult terrain for a creature mounted on it. Creatures with a climbing speed ignore this difficult terrain." + "Players can use the kaiju schematic presented in each kaiju's appendix entry to see how far their characters must climb to reach various parts of a kaiju's body. After a creature has mounted a kaiju, the creature moves with the kaiju as it moves. If a kaiju is conscious, any part of its body is treated as difficult terrain for a creature mounted on it. Creatures with a climbing speed ignore this difficult terrain." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Cover", "entries": [ - "A kaiju can feel creatures on its body. Even if a creature is in a position on a kaiju that the kaiju can’t see, the kaiju can attack that creature without suffering disadvantage. However, be it because a creature’s location on the kaiju’s body makes it harder for the kaiju to reach it, or because the kaiju doesn’t want to damage itself with its own strikes, creatures mounted on a kaiju have half cover ({@b +2 bonus} to AC) against the kaiju’s melee weapon attacks. Like other obstacles, the GM might also rule that certain parts of the kaiju’s body also provide cover against effects originating outside the kaiju." + "A kaiju can feel creatures on its body. Even if a creature is in a position on a kaiju that the kaiju can't see, the kaiju can attack that creature without suffering disadvantage. However, be it because a creature's location on the kaiju's body makes it harder for the kaiju to reach it, or because the kaiju doesn't want to damage itself with its own strikes, creatures mounted on a kaiju have half cover ({@b +2 bonus} to AC) against the kaiju's melee weapon attacks. Like other obstacles, the GM might also rule that certain parts of the kaiju's body also provide cover against effects originating outside the kaiju." ] }, { "type": "inset", "name": "Optional Rule: Total Kaiju Cover", "entries": [ - "Creatures might be able to position themselves on a kaiju so as to be untargetable by some of its attacks. For example, a player character clinging to Bakuryō’s head may be safe from her Bite attack. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the GM whether a character is positioned in a manner to grant full cover against some of the kaiju’s attacks." + "Creatures might be able to position themselves on a kaiju so as to be untargetable by some of its attacks. For example, a player character clinging to Bakuryō's head may be safe from her Bite attack. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the GM whether a character is positioned in a manner to grant full cover against some of the kaiju's attacks." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Scaling and Falling", "entries": [ - "Reaching a kaiju’s {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} may require an adventurer to scale the creature. To repel unwanted passengers, all kaiju have a special bonus action. Typically, this is called Shake Off, but some kaiju re-theme this effect; for example, Raiko has Static Pulse instead of Shake Off. Either way, the DC of this saving throw is equal to 8 + the kaiju’s proficiency bonus.", + "Reaching a kaiju's {@action Identifying Vulnerable Areas|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|vulnerable areas} may require an adventurer to scale the creature. To repel unwanted passengers, all kaiju have a special bonus action. Typically, this is called Shake Off, but some kaiju re-theme this effect; for example, Raiko has Static Pulse instead of Shake Off. Either way, the DC of this saving throw is equal to 8 + the kaiju's proficiency bonus.", { "type": "item", "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@b Strength or Dexterity saving throw} (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kaiju." + "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@b Strength or Dexterity saving throw} (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kaiju." ] } ] @@ -5332,7 +5330,7 @@ "name": "{@action Bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "page": 0, "entries": [ - "A gnome grips a ship’s rigging as the vessel plunges down the face of an enormous wave; a dragon rider presses her knees into the flank of her scaled mount a moment before it executes a barrel roll; and a titan-slaying hero plants his feet wide, hefting his axe for a killing blow. Whatever the situation, {@action bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} yourself can improve your odds of not plunging a thousand feet to an untimely demise.", + "A gnome grips a ship's rigging as the vessel plunges down the face of an enormous wave; a dragon rider presses her knees into the flank of her scaled mount a moment before it executes a barrel roll; and a titan-slaying hero plants his feet wide, hefting his axe for a killing blow. Whatever the situation, {@action bracing|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} yourself can improve your odds of not plunging a thousand feet to an untimely demise.", { "name": "Bracing", "type": "item", @@ -5346,18 +5344,18 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Example: Exploiting A Vulnerable Area", "entries": [ - "{@b GM:} Iminada’s skeleton cracks and shatters under Kortov’s onslaught! The kaiju lets loose an earth-shaking, mournful cry, and spectral waves of necrotic energy crackle and swirl around it. Humperdink, it’s your turn.", - "{@b Humperdink:} I’m still mounted on its tail after bracing last turn. How far away is the Heart?", - "{@b GM:} It’s about 30 feet from you; you can feel the booming thuds of its beat ripple across the creature’s entire body.", - "{@b Humperdink:} Perfect! First, I’m going to brace myself against the kaiju again by using 15 feet of movement, and then I’m going to cast eldritch blast through the Heart, Bon Jovi style.", + "{@b GM:} Iminada's skeleton cracks and shatters under Kortov's onslaught! The kaiju lets loose an earth-shaking, mournful cry, and spectral waves of necrotic energy crackle and swirl around it. Humperdink, it's your turn.", + "{@b Humperdink:} I'm still mounted on its tail after bracing last turn. How far away is the Heart?", + "{@b GM:} It's about 30 feet from you; you can feel the booming thuds of its beat ripple across the creature's entire body.", + "{@b Humperdink:} Perfect! First, I'm going to brace myself against the kaiju again by using 15 feet of movement, and then I'm going to cast eldritch blast through the Heart, Bon Jovi style.", "{@b GM:} Okay, you have disadvantage on ranged attacks because you are within 5 feet of a hostile creature. Make your attack rolls.", - "{@b Humperdink:} I get advantage on the first of my eldritch blast attacks because I’m braced, so that cancels out for a flat roll.", + "{@b Humperdink:} I get advantage on the first of my eldritch blast attacks because I'm braced, so that cancels out for a flat roll.", "{@b GM:} Absolutely. Roll it out.", - "{@b Humperdink:} That’s a 25 to hit on the first roll, 27 to hit on the second, and 28 on the third!", - "{@b GM:} Your beams all thread between two ribs and hit—roll damage for each.", + "{@b Humperdink:} That's a 25 to hit on the first roll, 27 to hit on the second, and 28 on the third!", + "{@b GM:} Your beams all thread between two ribs and hit\u2014roll damage for each.", "{@b Humperdink:} 36 force damage, total.", - "{@b GM:} Your brutal barrage of blasts, in conjunction with the damage the Heart took last round, is enough to severely wound Iminada. The kaiju twists wildly in the air, and you feel the thundering pulse of its Heart rise to a fervorous speed before suddenly falling silent. Iminada’s Heart vulnerability is exploited!", - "{@b Humperdink:} We’re eating whale tonight! GM: You do realise the whole whale is rotting, right?" + "{@b GM:} Your brutal barrage of blasts, in conjunction with the damage the Heart took last round, is enough to severely wound Iminada. The kaiju twists wildly in the air, and you feel the thundering pulse of its Heart rise to a fervorous speed before suddenly falling silent. Iminada's Heart vulnerability is exploited!", + "{@b Humperdink:} We're eating whale tonight! GM: You do realise the whole whale is rotting, right?" ] } ] @@ -5366,7 +5364,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Preparing For Battle", "entries": [ - "Understanding a kaiju’s behaviour, physiology, and history is crucial in discovering its vulnerabilities. The Clues section of each adventure in Wrath of the Kaiju details how the GM can convey this knowledge to the players. To ensure that your players understand their foe's strengths and weaknesses, you can encourage them to have an in-character dialogue about how they plan to fight the kaiju. One way of doing this is by having an NPC ask the party questions. This is best done prior to a long rest to allow player characters to prepare specific spells or attune to different magical items.", + "Understanding a kaiju's behaviour, physiology, and history is crucial in discovering its vulnerabilities. The Clues section of each adventure in Wrath of the Kaiju details how the GM can convey this knowledge to the players. To ensure that your players understand their foe's strengths and weaknesses, you can encourage them to have an in-character dialogue about how they plan to fight the kaiju. One way of doing this is by having an NPC ask the party questions. This is best done prior to a long rest to allow player characters to prepare specific spells or attune to different magical items.", { "type": "inset", "name": "A Gargantuan Adventure", @@ -5388,20 +5386,20 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Great, as if we needed more world-ending threats. I’ll start prepping resurrection spells; please make it back in at most three pieces this time." + "Great, as if we needed more world-ending threats. I'll start prepping resurrection spells; please make it back in at most three pieces this time." ], "by": "Ryoko" }, - "So, you’ve tussled with a few kaiju and feel like you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and create your own. Well, here’s a brief guide on transforming an ordinary stat block into a devastating, multidimensional, colossal boss battle to unleash on your victims/players. You may have already created your own custom boss stat block and want to elevate it with kaiju mechanics, or perhaps you want to adapt an existing stat block, like an ancient black dragon or a tarrasque.", - "Before we step forth on this journey of kaiju creation (from here on out, we’re officially monster-parents together), you should familiarise yourself with the kaiju battle mechanics detailed in the first half of this chapter. Even better, you could run a few kaiju fights and even be a player in one that is run by a fellow GM. The Wrath of the Kaiju adventure book uses the kaiju in this chapter in several adventures, each of which is playable at multiple levels. The more experience you have in how kaiju boss battles are designed to flow, the better shape you’ll be in for creating your own.", + "So, you've tussled with a few kaiju and feel like you're ready to roll up your sleeves and create your own. Well, here's a brief guide on transforming an ordinary stat block into a devastating, multidimensional, colossal boss battle to unleash on your victims/players. You may have already created your own custom boss stat block and want to elevate it with kaiju mechanics, or perhaps you want to adapt an existing stat block, like an ancient black dragon or a tarrasque.", + "Before we step forth on this journey of kaiju creation (from here on out, we're officially monster-parents together), you should familiarise yourself with the kaiju battle mechanics detailed in the first half of this chapter. Even better, you could run a few kaiju fights and even be a player in one that is run by a fellow GM. The Wrath of the Kaiju adventure book uses the kaiju in this chapter in several adventures, each of which is playable at multiple levels. The more experience you have in how kaiju boss battles are designed to flow, the better shape you'll be in for creating your own.", { "type": "section", "name": "First Steps", "entries": [ - "To ensure a kaiju battle is epic and engaging, it must evolve. Players should be rewarded for their cunning, ingenuity, and audacity, while monsters—including the kaiju—should adapt their tactics in response to the players’ actions. With that in mind, the first and most important step is understanding your kaiju. How does it behave? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What hidden powers might it have? How does its stat block represent its physical or mental features?", + "To ensure a kaiju battle is epic and engaging, it must evolve. Players should be rewarded for their cunning, ingenuity, and audacity, while monsters\u2014including the kaiju\u2014should adapt their tactics in response to the players' actions. With that in mind, the first and most important step is understanding your kaiju. How does it behave? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What hidden powers might it have? How does its stat block represent its physical or mental features?", { "type": "item", - "name": "Let’s Make A Kaiju", + "name": "Let's Make A Kaiju", "entries": [ "To make a kaiju, we undertake the following steps:", { @@ -5410,25 +5408,24 @@ "Establish the target CR for the kaiju using the number of party members and average player level (APL).", "Choose a baseline monster from which to draw statistics (or make your own).", "Give the kaiju vulnerable areas.", - "Give the kaiju behaviours and ways to move between those behaviours.", + "Give the kaiju behaviours and ways to move between those behaviours.", "Add defensive and offensive statistics.", "Calculate the CR and check if it is appropriate for your party." ] } ] } - ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Choosing a Baseline", "entries": [ - "When transforming a normal creature into a kaiju, we first want to know who we’re creating it for. How many people are in the party, and what’s their average level (APL)? The Recommended Kaiju Statistics table below gives the target CR for parties with between 3 and 6 members and with an APL of between 5 and 20. As a rule of thumb, you want to choose a monster whose baseline CR is between 0 and 6 levels lower than the target CR.", + "When transforming a normal creature into a kaiju, we first want to know who we're creating it for. How many people are in the party, and what's their average level (APL)? The Recommended Kaiju Statistics table below gives the target CR for parties with between 3 and 6 members and with an APL of between 5 and 20. As a rule of thumb, you want to choose a monster whose baseline CR is between 0 and 6 levels lower than the target CR.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Recommended Kaiju Statistics", - "colStyles":[ + "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -5436,7 +5433,7 @@ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center" ], - "colLabels":[ + "colLabels": [ "APL{@sup *}", "3 PCs", "4 PCs", @@ -5444,7 +5441,7 @@ "6 PCs", "Finishing Blow" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "5", "7", @@ -5578,7 +5575,7 @@ "{@sup *}Players of level 4 and below are too frail for the might of a kaiju." ] }, - "For the purpose of this guide, we’ll assume our party has four level 12 characters. According to the table above, that gives us a target CR of 19. Let’s transform the {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} (CR 15) into the {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade}, a CR 19 kaiju fit to give our party a challenge! Already a fearsome and powerful yokai, our {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade} will rise as a colossal, city-devouring centipede of destruction. Here’s the base {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} stat block that we’ll work from." + "For the purpose of this guide, we'll assume our party has four level 12 characters. According to the table above, that gives us a target CR of 19. Let's transform the {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} (CR 15) into the {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade}, a CR 19 kaiju fit to give our party a challenge! Already a fearsome and powerful yokai, our {@creature ancient ōmukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ancient ōmukade} will rise as a colossal, city-devouring centipede of destruction. Here's the base {@creature omukade|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|ōmukade} stat block that we'll work from." ] }, { @@ -5598,7 +5595,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Creating Vulnerable Areas", "entries": [ - "All game design is storytelling; you should craft vulnerable areas that play into a creature’s lore, physiology, temperament, and unique traits. These vulnerable areas should have variety so that each phase of the fight presents new opportunities for different types of characters to excel and nothing feel repetitive.", + "All game design is storytelling; you should craft vulnerable areas that play into a creature's lore, physiology, temperament, and unique traits. These vulnerable areas should have variety so that each phase of the fight presents new opportunities for different types of characters to excel and nothing feel repetitive.", "The vulnerable areas presented so far in this book can be broken into three categories: easy, prepared, and hidden:", { "type": "list", @@ -5615,7 +5612,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Making an Ancient Ōmukade", "entries": [ - "To craft our ancient ōmukade, we first create a short list of potential vulnerable areas that could work. Anything can be a vulnerable area, although it’s best to keep things specific. For example, a missing scale vulnerable area will often work better than a vulnerable area that is all the scales on a kaiju’s body. This is an opportunity to be creative, and if you are struggling for ideas, you can find inspiration by drawing from a kaiju’s physiology, traits, temperament, and lore.", + "To craft our ancient ōmukade, we first create a short list of potential vulnerable areas that could work. Anything can be a vulnerable area, although it's best to keep things specific. For example, a missing scale vulnerable area will often work better than a vulnerable area that is all the scales on a kaiju's body. This is an opportunity to be creative, and if you are struggling for ideas, you can find inspiration by drawing from a kaiju's physiology, traits, temperament, and lore.", { "type": "item", "name": "Potential Vulnerable Areas", @@ -5628,24 +5625,24 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Eyes (Easy)", "entries": [ - "Eyes are always a safe bet; they are a simple vulnerability for players to understand—no one likes getting poked in the eye. And to think your mum said all those hours playing The Legend of Zelda was a waste of time..." + "Eyes are always a safe bet; they are a simple vulnerability for players to understand\u2014no one likes getting poked in the eye. And to think your mum said all those hours playing The Legend of Zelda was a waste of time..." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overgrowth (Prepared)", "entries": [ - "The ōmukade’s most iconic trait is its Reactive Growth, which causes it to increase in size when it takes acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder damage. For this vulnerable area, let’s lean into that trait. The Overgrowth vulnerable area will be exploited when players deal enough acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage to the ancient ōmukade. Each time it takes one of those damage types, it will grow in size due to its Reactive Growth trait, ultimately causing its scales to shatter and muscles to tear under its own weight. You’ve heard of the square-cube law, right? Let’s see how big is too big for this kaiju. This vulnerable area will also reward players for preparing the means to deal specific damage types in advance of the fight. Ways to communicate this information to players are detailed in the Implementing Your Kaiju section." + "The ōmukade's most iconic trait is its Reactive Growth, which causes it to increase in size when it takes acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder damage. For this vulnerable area, let's lean into that trait. The Overgrowth vulnerable area will be exploited when players deal enough acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage to the ancient ōmukade. Each time it takes one of those damage types, it will grow in size due to its Reactive Growth trait, ultimately causing its scales to shatter and muscles to tear under its own weight. You've heard of the square-cube law, right? Let's see how big is too big for this kaiju. This vulnerable area will also reward players for preparing the means to deal specific damage types in advance of the fight. Ways to communicate this information to players are detailed in the Implementing Your Kaiju section." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Belly of the Beast (Hidden)", "entries": [ - "The ōmukade can swallow people, but sometimes, a meal bites back. Striking at the ancient ōmukade from inside it will certainly be dangerous, but it’s exactly the type of madcap lunacy that we’re hoping to reward adventurers for trying. This vulnerable area will be targetable by creatures swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. By limiting our kaiju to only swallow creatures while it is rampaging, we now have a vulnerable area that only becomes accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour from the kaiju." + "The ōmukade can swallow people, but sometimes, a meal bites back. Striking at the ancient ōmukade from inside it will certainly be dangerous, but it's exactly the type of madcap lunacy that we're hoping to reward adventurers for trying. This vulnerable area will be targetable by creatures swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. By limiting our kaiju to only swallow creatures while it is rampaging, we now have a vulnerable area that only becomes accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour from the kaiju." ] }, - "With the vulnerable areas decided, we can create a vulnerable area table for quick reference when we run the fight. We’ll discuss how to calculate the AC and hit points for these vulnerable areas in the Balance: Hit Points and Damage section.", + "With the vulnerable areas decided, we can create a vulnerable area table for quick reference when we run the fight. We'll discuss how to calculate the AC and hit points for these vulnerable areas in the Balance: Hit Points and Damage section.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Ancient Ōmukade Vulnerable Areas", @@ -5667,9 +5664,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The ōmukade’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade’s Eyes can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade’s Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." + "The ōmukade's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade's Eyes can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade's Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." ] }, "21", @@ -5680,7 +5677,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade falls {@condition prone}, collapsing under its own incredible weight." ] }, @@ -5710,8 +5707,8 @@ "name": "Behaviours", "page": 36, "entries": [ - "With the three vulnerable areas decided, we’re ready to think about how our kaiju will change its tactics in response to player actions across a fight. The Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours table shows how the kaiju’s behaviour evolves as the battle progresses, typically by adding or removing actions, traits, and movement options. For example, when the adventurers destroy Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area, Nomi can no longer fly. This is reflected in their Behaviour table; they lose their Airborne Jaunt and Take Flight actions.", - "Between three vulnerable areas being exploited, the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold being depleted, and the kaiju entering its death throes, we have plenty of points in the fight to initiate changes in behaviours, abilities, and tactics.", + "With the three vulnerable areas decided, we're ready to think about how our kaiju will change its tactics in response to player actions across a fight. The Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours table shows how the kaiju's behaviour evolves as the battle progresses, typically by adding or removing actions, traits, and movement options. For example, when the adventurers destroy Nomi's Wings vulnerable area, Nomi can no longer fly. This is reflected in their Behaviour table; they lose their Airborne Jaunt and Take Flight actions.", + "Between three vulnerable areas being exploited, the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold being depleted, and the kaiju entering its death throes, we have plenty of points in the fight to initiate changes in behaviours, abilities, and tactics.", { "type": "item", "name": "An Evolving Battle", @@ -5719,15 +5716,15 @@ "Before we craft the behaviour table itself, we should consider how players might approach this fight. Broadly speaking, battles are more satisfying if some vulnerable areas only become accessible once the players have triggered a certain behaviour. If we set up our kaiju behaviours in this way, battles will always run with a natural narrative that is responsive to player character actions." ] }, - "For this battle, the ancient ōmukade will not use its Bite, Constrict, or Swallow actions until its Chaos Threshold has been depleted, triggering its Rampage behaviour. It will begin the fight cautiously, using its burrowing speed to tunnel beneath the party—potentially ambushing them—emerging to strike with its Raptorial Stab attacks before retreating under the earth. Once the characters deplete the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, an all-out-brawl begins. It stops using hit-and-run tactics and starts its Rampage, biting, constricting, and swallowing targets", + "For this battle, the ancient ōmukade will not use its Bite, Constrict, or Swallow actions until its Chaos Threshold has been depleted, triggering its Rampage behaviour. It will begin the fight cautiously, using its burrowing speed to tunnel beneath the party\u2014potentially ambushing them\u2014emerging to strike with its Raptorial Stab attacks before retreating under the earth. Once the characters deplete the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, an all-out-brawl begins. It stops using hit-and-run tactics and starts its Rampage, biting, constricting, and swallowing targets", { "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Areas & Behavior", "entries": [ - "It’s important we remember why our kaiju’s behaviour evolves in response to its vulnerable areas being exploited—it’s getting hurt!! Not only is that going to anger a creature, it will inevitably alter its traits and tactics. This is where your vision for a kaiju comes into play. For example, we decided that exploiting the ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area will result in it losing its sight and darkvision, rendering it blind beyond the radius of its tremorsense. That seemed logical—the eyes were what allowed it to truly “see”, but its tremorsense comes from its ability to sense vibrations through the earth. Similarly, it will gain an Acidic Vomit action after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, spewing forth caustic bile from its wounded innards—sometimes a wound is also a weapon!" + "It's important we remember why our kaiju's behaviour evolves in response to its vulnerable areas being exploited\u2014it's getting hurt!! Not only is that going to anger a creature, it will inevitably alter its traits and tactics. This is where your vision for a kaiju comes into play. For example, we decided that exploiting the ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area will result in it losing its sight and darkvision, rendering it blind beyond the radius of its tremorsense. That seemed logical\u2014the eyes were what allowed it to truly \"see\", but its tremorsense comes from its ability to sense vibrations through the earth. Similarly, it will gain an Acidic Vomit action after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, spewing forth caustic bile from its wounded innards\u2014sometimes a wound is also a weapon!" ] }, - "Making these changes has meant introducing some new actions and traits, which we’ll explore in the following section.", + "Making these changes has meant introducing some new actions and traits, which we'll explore in the following section.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Ancient Ōmukade Behaviours", @@ -5744,19 +5741,19 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Bite, Constrict, and Swallow actions.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Tunnel Hunter trait.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." ] } ], [ "Blinded", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -5766,18 +5763,18 @@ ], [ "Overgrown", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} The ancient ōmukade falls {@condition prone}.", - "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade’s speed is halved." + "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade's speed is halved." ] } ], [ "Reflux", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -5808,50 +5805,50 @@ "name": "Balance: Hit Points and Damage", "page": 37, "entries": [ - "We’ve decided the storytelling beats of the battle—the kaiju’s vulnerable areas and behaviours—now we need to assign its statistics. This section will take you through the defensive facets (hit points, Chaos Threshold, vulnerable area statistics, Legendary Resistances, and Finishing Blow), the offensive options (areas of effect, saving throw DCs, and legendary actions), and finish by showing you how to modify the challenge rating of your new kaiju to suit the level of difficulty that fits your players.", + "We've decided the storytelling beats of the battle\u2014the kaiju's vulnerable areas and behaviours\u2014now we need to assign its statistics. This section will take you through the defensive facets (hit points, Chaos Threshold, vulnerable area statistics, Legendary Resistances, and Finishing Blow), the offensive options (areas of effect, saving throw DCs, and legendary actions), and finish by showing you how to modify the challenge rating of your new kaiju to suit the level of difficulty that fits your players.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Defensive Statistics", "entries": [ - "The first step in this process is to understand that transforming a regular stat block into one that works with the kaiju mechanics isn’t about making the battle more challenging— it’s about making it more engaging.", + "The first step in this process is to understand that transforming a regular stat block into one that works with the kaiju mechanics isn't about making the battle more challenging\u2014 it's about making it more engaging.", { "type": "item", "name": "Hit Points", "entries": [ - "We don’t need to overthink this; the initial ōmukade stat block has 187 hit points. That number is a good estimate for hit points to divide across our kaiju’s Chaos Threshold and vulnerable areas. As we have one Chaos Threshold and three vulnerable areas, the simplest way to do this is to divide the stat block’s hit points by four; that’s ~46 hit points each. We can use a bit of game design foresight to allocate these hit points and choose an AC for each target.", + "We don't need to overthink this; the initial ōmukade stat block has 187 hit points. That number is a good estimate for hit points to divide across our kaiju's Chaos Threshold and vulnerable areas. As we have one Chaos Threshold and three vulnerable areas, the simplest way to do this is to divide the stat block's hit points by four; that's ~46 hit points each. We can use a bit of game design foresight to allocate these hit points and choose an AC for each target.", { "type": "item", "name": "Chaos Threshold", "entries": [ "This is the amount of damage a kaiju needs to take before it starts rampaging. Remember, damage to a vulnerable area does not contribute towards the Chaos Threshold.", - "The initial phase of the fight, where the ancient ōmukade burrows, is an exciting introduction to a battle, but might grow a little tedious if it goes on too long. Let’s put the Chaos Threshold at 30 hit points to get players into the action quickly. That leaves us roughly 160 hit points to play with across the vulnerable areas." + "The initial phase of the fight, where the ancient ōmukade burrows, is an exciting introduction to a battle, but might grow a little tedious if it goes on too long. Let's put the Chaos Threshold at 30 hit points to get players into the action quickly. That leaves us roughly 160 hit points to play with across the vulnerable areas." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Areas", "entries": [ - "These are the areas which need to be exploited in order to start a kaiju’s death throes. A kaiju can’t be killed until they are all exploited! Whenever a vulnerable area is exploited, the kaiju’s behaviour changes in some small way.", + "These are the areas which need to be exploited in order to start a kaiju's death throes. A kaiju can't be killed until they are all exploited! Whenever a vulnerable area is exploited, the kaiju's behaviour changes in some small way.", "Keep things simple: the ōmukade has an AC of 21 so, unless there is a compelling storytelling point, all of its vulnerable areas will have this AC.", { "type": "item", "name": "Eyes", "entries": [ - "The Eyes vulnerable area is easy to reach and makes for an obvious target. Let’s give it a little more hit points to compensate (60). Although the eyes themselves aren’t armoured, they are a smaller, moving target, so let's keep its AC at 21." + "The Eyes vulnerable area is easy to reach and makes for an obvious target. Let's give it a little more hit points to compensate (60). Although the eyes themselves aren't armoured, they are a smaller, moving target, so let's keep its AC at 21." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overgrowth", "entries": [ - "It’s important to recognise that the Overgrowth vulnerable area can only be exploited by dealing damage of a type the ōmukade has resistance to, so we should cut this area’s hit points in half to compensate. Let’s give Overgrowth 30 hit points (an effective hit point total of 60). Overgrowth can be triggered by taking damage anywhere on the ancient ōmukade’s body, so it makes good sense to stick to the creature’s base AC of 21." + "It's important to recognise that the Overgrowth vulnerable area can only be exploited by dealing damage of a type the ōmukade has resistance to, so we should cut this area's hit points in half to compensate. Let's give Overgrowth 30 hit points (an effective hit point total of 60). Overgrowth can be triggered by taking damage anywhere on the ancient ōmukade's body, so it makes good sense to stick to the creature's base AC of 21." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Belly of the Beast", "entries": [ - "This vulnerable area requires characters to be swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. The challenge of surviving in its body is already extreme, so we can reflect that with slightly fewer hit points (40). It also makes sense to lower the AC to 16, as players are bypassing the Ōmukade’s chitinous armour, and they are attacking at disadvantage while blinded inside the kaiju—we need to ensure players can still take meaningful actions even if swallowed." + "This vulnerable area requires characters to be swallowed by the ancient ōmukade. The challenge of surviving in its body is already extreme, so we can reflect that with slightly fewer hit points (40). It also makes sense to lower the AC to 16, as players are bypassing the Ōmukade's chitinous armour, and they are attacking at disadvantage while blinded inside the kaiju\u2014we need to ensure players can still take meaningful actions even if swallowed." ] } ] @@ -5862,7 +5859,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw Proficiency", "entries": [ - "A saving throw modifier is to a spell as an AC is to a weapon attack. Adding proficiency to saving throws can really beef up your kaiju, especially when used in conjunction with Legendary Resistances. If a creature doesn’t have an ability’s abbreviation (for example 'Str') listed under its Saving Throws, then it does not have proficiency in this saving throw. If you choose to give the creature saving throw proficiencies, the value equals the creature’s ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. The table below summarises proficiency bonuses by creature CR.", + "A saving throw modifier is to a spell as an AC is to a weapon attack. Adding proficiency to saving throws can really beef up your kaiju, especially when used in conjunction with Legendary Resistances. If a creature doesn't have an ability's abbreviation (for example 'Str') listed under its Saving Throws, then it does not have proficiency in this saving throw. If you choose to give the creature saving throw proficiencies, the value equals the creature's ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. The table below summarises proficiency bonuses by creature CR.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Creature Proficiency Bonus by CR", @@ -5913,14 +5910,14 @@ ] ] }, - "Some abilities -Dexterity, Constitution, and Wisdom— are targeted more frequently by spells and effects than others. Adding proficiency to those saving throws affects the kaiju’s CR more than proficiency in Strength, Intelligence, and Charisma, as described on page 39." + "Some abilities -Dexterity, Constitution, and Wisdom\u2014 are targeted more frequently by spells and effects than others. Adding proficiency to those saving throws affects the kaiju's CR more than proficiency in Strength, Intelligence, and Charisma, as described on page 39." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Legendary Resistance", "entries": [ - "It’s not much fun if the kaiju gets stunned by a monk for three rounds in a row, so it’s worth considering one to three uses of Legendary Resistance if the base creature doesn’t already have any. These will affect the kaiju’s CR, so be sure to factor that into your calculation. The Legendary Resistance trait is always worded as follows:", + "It's not much fun if the kaiju gets stunned by a monk for three rounds in a row, so it's worth considering one to three uses of Legendary Resistance if the base creature doesn't already have any. These will affect the kaiju's CR, so be sure to factor that into your calculation. The Legendary Resistance trait is always worded as follows:", { "type": "abilityGeneric", "name": "Legendary Resistance (X/Day)", @@ -5941,17 +5938,17 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Offensive & Other Statistics", "entries": [ - "Creating new actions and traits for your kaiju can help it feel different to the base statistics from which its built on, and add to the storytelling aspects of the fight (especially if gained or lost with specific behaviours). One to two is usually enough; any more and you risk overcomplicating the encounter! When creating new actions or traits, it’s best to do so in a way that doesn’t increase a kaiju’s damage output. If it does—such as when adding legendary actions, see below—it can affect the kaiju’s challenge rating.", + "Creating new actions and traits for your kaiju can help it feel different to the base statistics from which its built on, and add to the storytelling aspects of the fight (especially if gained or lost with specific behaviours). One to two is usually enough; any more and you risk overcomplicating the encounter! When creating new actions or traits, it's best to do so in a way that doesn't increase a kaiju's damage output. If it does\u2014such as when adding legendary actions, see below\u2014it can affect the kaiju's challenge rating.", { "type": "item", "name": "Areas of Effect", "entries": [ - "Actions that let a kaiju affect a large area aren’t essential to a fight, but they can add moments of high tension and force player characters to adapt their spacing on a battlefield. For the ōmukade, after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, it begins vomiting; this is a storytelling point and adds an interesting tactical change to the fight.", + "Actions that let a kaiju affect a large area aren't essential to a fight, but they can add moments of high tension and force player characters to adapt their spacing on a battlefield. For the ōmukade, after its Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited, it begins vomiting; this is a storytelling point and adds an interesting tactical change to the fight.", { "type": "item", "name": "Acidic Vomit", "entries": [ - "In order to keep the challenge of the creature roughly consistent, we want this action to deal approximately the same damage as if the kaiju used its Multiattack action. We will predict that, on average, its Reactive Growth will trigger once, and that all the attacks it makes as part of its Multiattack hit, giving an average damage of 77. We want to incentivise the ōmukade to use Acidic Vomit when it can hit two or more creatures; therefore, we want the damage to be slightly more than half of Multiattack’s damage; 42 (12d6) would be appropriate. No recharge is needed when the damage output does not significantly increase." + "In order to keep the challenge of the creature roughly consistent, we want this action to deal approximately the same damage as if the kaiju used its Multiattack action. We will predict that, on average, its Reactive Growth will trigger once, and that all the attacks it makes as part of its Multiattack hit, giving an average damage of 77. We want to incentivise the ōmukade to use Acidic Vomit when it can hit two or more creatures; therefore, we want the damage to be slightly more than half of Multiattack's damage; 42 (12d6) would be appropriate. No recharge is needed when the damage output does not significantly increase." ] }, { @@ -5967,12 +5964,12 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw DCs", "entries": [ - "When introducing a new action that forces a saving throw, it’s important to consider what ability score the creature will use for that action. To calculate a saving throw DC, we always use the formula: DC = 8 + the creature’s proficiency bonus + the ability modifier used for that effect.", - "But which ability do we use for the calculation? This depends on how the creature is producing the effect. A spellcasting enemy will typically use Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to cast its spells. For actions that come from a monster’s ability to naturally create an effect, like a horned devil’s wounding Tail attack, we use its Constitution. For something related to physical power, like a minotaur’s Charge trait, we use its Strength.", + "When introducing a new action that forces a saving throw, it's important to consider what ability score the creature will use for that action. To calculate a saving throw DC, we always use the formula: DC = 8 + the creature's proficiency bonus + the ability modifier used for that effect.", + "But which ability do we use for the calculation? This depends on how the creature is producing the effect. A spellcasting enemy will typically use Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to cast its spells. For actions that come from a monster's ability to naturally create an effect, like a horned devil's wounding Tail attack, we use its Constitution. For something related to physical power, like a minotaur's Charge trait, we use its Strength.", { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "The Acidic Vomit action relies on the ancient ōmukade’s bile glands’ ability to produce acid, so the DC calculation will use its Constitution modifier. For simplicity's sake, we will use the ōmukade's proficiency bonus of +5, even though a CR 19 creature would usually have a +6 bonus. That gives us a formula of 8 + 5 (proficiency bonus) + 6 (Constitution modifier) = 19. This means the Dexterity saving throw that creatures must make against Acidic Vomit has a DC of 19." + "The Acidic Vomit action relies on the ancient ōmukade's bile glands' ability to produce acid, so the DC calculation will use its Constitution modifier. For simplicity's sake, we will use the ōmukade's proficiency bonus of +5, even though a CR 19 creature would usually have a +6 bonus. That gives us a formula of 8 + 5 (proficiency bonus) + 6 (Constitution modifier) = 19. This means the Dexterity saving throw that creatures must make against Acidic Vomit has a DC of 19." ] } ] @@ -5981,7 +5978,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Legendary Actions", "entries": [ - "To keep things simple here, we’re only going to discuss two legendary action options: Attack and Move. You can give your kaiju any number of legendary actions with which to take these options, but typically one to four work best. Adding the Attack option increases the kaiju’s damage output and thus its CR.", + "To keep things simple here, we're only going to discuss two legendary action options: Attack and Move. You can give your kaiju any number of legendary actions with which to take these options, but typically one to four work best. Adding the Attack option increases the kaiju's damage output and thus its CR.", { "type": "item", "name": "Attack", @@ -5993,7 +5990,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Move", "entries": [ - "A legendary action can be used to move either up to the kaiju’s speed or up to half the kaiju’s speed without provoking opportunity attacks. For the ōmukade, we will choose the former: it has such a formidable carapace that it doesn’t concern itself with opportunity attacks." + "A legendary action can be used to move either up to the kaiju's speed or up to half the kaiju's speed without provoking opportunity attacks. For the ōmukade, we will choose the former: it has such a formidable carapace that it doesn't concern itself with opportunity attacks." ] } ] @@ -6005,12 +6002,12 @@ "name": "Calculating Challenge Rating", "page": 39, "entries": [ - "As stated earlier, our goal isn’t to make the kaiju more challenging, but to make the fight against it more interesting. However, adding features to make a fight more exciting, such as Legendary Resistances and actions, impacts the challenge a fight poses. If the creature you’re adapting already has legendary actions and resistances—great—you can leave it be! If you’re adding them, then you need to modify the creature’s CR. Don’t worry, you’re only doing this to make sure you don’t kill your whole party and to give them the right number of experience points; you won’t be changing any other statistics and will keep the proficiency bonus exactly as it is.", + "As stated earlier, our goal isn't to make the kaiju more challenging, but to make the fight against it more interesting. However, adding features to make a fight more exciting, such as Legendary Resistances and actions, impacts the challenge a fight poses. If the creature you're adapting already has legendary actions and resistances\u2014great\u2014you can leave it be! If you're adding them, then you need to modify the creature's CR. Don't worry, you're only doing this to make sure you don't kill your whole party and to give them the right number of experience points; you won't be changing any other statistics and will keep the proficiency bonus exactly as it is.", { "type": "item", "name": "Hit Points", "entries": [ - "For every 30 hit points you add above the monster’s original hit point maximum, increase the CR by 1." + "For every 30 hit points you add above the monster's original hit point maximum, increase the CR by 1." ] }, { @@ -6039,7 +6036,7 @@ "name": "Ōmukade Example", "entries": [ "For the ancient ōmukade, we will give it two uses of Legendary Resistance, increasing its CR by 2. We will give it two legendary actions with an Attack option that deals 20 damage per hit on average; this gives a total of 40 extra damage, also increasing its CR by 2.", - "With two uses of Legendary Resistance and two 20-damage legendary actions, the ancient ōmukade’s CR is 4 higher than the original ōmukade (see page 334). This means it has a CR of 19. This is exactly what we were aiming for with our party of four 12th-level player characters (see Recommended Kaiju Statistics table). Remember, we won't worry about changing its proficiency bonus to match its new CR—that involves a lot of faff." + "With two uses of Legendary Resistance and two 20-damage legendary actions, the ancient ōmukade's CR is 4 higher than the original ōmukade (see page 334). This means it has a CR of 19. This is exactly what we were aiming for with our party of four 12th-level player characters (see Recommended Kaiju Statistics table). Remember, we won't worry about changing its proficiency bonus to match its new CR\u2014that involves a lot of faff." ] } ] @@ -6051,7 +6048,7 @@ "name": "Core Kaiju Traits", "page": 39, "entries": [ - "All kaiju share some traits—these are features you should add to every kaiju you create. These additions are already factored into the Recommended Kaiju Statistics table:", + "All kaiju share some traits\u2014these are features you should add to every kaiju you create. These additions are already factored into the Recommended Kaiju Statistics table:", { "type": "item", "name": "Creature Size: Gargantuan", @@ -6063,14 +6060,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Vulnerable Area Identification", "entries": [ - "This represents how hard it is for a player character to identify a kaiju’s vulnerable area. This DC always equals 8 plus the kaiju's proficiency bonus." + "This represents how hard it is for a player character to identify a kaiju's vulnerable area. This DC always equals 8 plus the kaiju's proficiency bonus." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Trait: Kaiju Force", "entries": [ - "This feature represents a kaiju’s nigh-unstoppable power to shatter through buildings and obstacles. It prevents a kaiju from being “cheesed” by spells such as {@spell wall of force} and {@spell forcecage}. Here's the wording:", + "This feature represents a kaiju's nigh-unstoppable power to shatter through buildings and obstacles. It prevents a kaiju from being \"cheesed\" by spells such as {@spell wall of force} and {@spell forcecage}. Here's the wording:", { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Force", @@ -6084,7 +6081,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Trait: Kaiju Fortitude", "entries": [ - "This feature represents a kaiju’s phenomenal presence of being. The trait prevents a kaiju from being “cheesed” by spells such as {@spell banishment} and {@spell polymorph}. Here's the wording:", + "This feature represents a kaiju's phenomenal presence of being. The trait prevents a kaiju from being \"cheesed\" by spells such as {@spell banishment} and {@spell polymorph}. Here's the wording:", { "type": "item", "name": "Kaiju Fortitude", @@ -6098,17 +6095,17 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Bonus Action: Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Shake Off, or a flavourful equivalent such as Raiko’s Static Pulse, is critical as a means for a kaiju to interact with creatures mounted on it. You can find the full rules for mounting and moving across kaiju on page 7. Here's how it's worded:", + "Shake Off, or a flavourful equivalent such as Raiko's Static Pulse, is critical as a means for a kaiju to interact with creatures mounted on it. You can find the full rules for mounting and moving across kaiju on page 7. Here's how it's worded:", { "type": "item", "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a DC (8 + proficiency bonus) Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing prone in the nearest unoccupied space." + "The kaiju twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a DC (8 + proficiency bonus) Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing prone in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ] }, - "And with those final touches, we’re finished! Now that everything is implemented, let’s take a look at our completed kaiju stat block" + "And with those final touches, we're finished! Now that everything is implemented, let's take a look at our completed kaiju stat block" ] }, { @@ -6126,13 +6123,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sharing the Secrets to Success", "entries": [ - "It’s important for players to understand their characters’ options in battle. Ensuring that players are familiar with combo attacks, bracing, and scaling kaiju will lead to a smoother and more satisfying encounter for everyone. All of these are explained throughout this book. Moreover, if your players can learn about the monster they are to face before they fight it, they gain the opportunity to prepare for the combat ahead, which can feel very rewarding.", + "It's important for players to understand their characters' options in battle. Ensuring that players are familiar with combo attacks, bracing, and scaling kaiju will lead to a smoother and more satisfying encounter for everyone. All of these are explained throughout this book. Moreover, if your players can learn about the monster they are to face before they fight it, they gain the opportunity to prepare for the combat ahead, which can feel very rewarding.", { "type": "item", "name": "Clues & Adventures", "entries": [ - "If you’ve read the {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} adventure book, you’ll have seen how the clues to a kaiju’s weaknesses should form part of an adventure leading up to its battle. These not only build excitement for what is to come, but also give players a chance to prepare specific items and spells to bring the kaiju down. Always be sure that your players have agency—do they understand their quarry? Are they capable of defeating this kaiju with their current equipment and spells? Have they followed a red herring to the wrong conclusion and need an NPC to correct them?", - "For example, defeating the ancient ōmukade requires characters to be capable of dealing acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage. If the party does not normally have access to one or more of these damage types, drop hints that it will be necessary and weave ways to access those damage types into your story. For the ancient ōmukade, you might have your party find a history book detailing an epic clash between an ancient ōmukade and a red dragon. Perhaps the red dragon’s flames didn’t incinerate the ancient ōmukade, but instead caused it to grow to such a great size that it collapsed under its own weight." + "If you've read the {@i Wrath of the Kaiju} adventure book, you'll have seen how the clues to a kaiju's weaknesses should form part of an adventure leading up to its battle. These not only build excitement for what is to come, but also give players a chance to prepare specific items and spells to bring the kaiju down. Always be sure that your players have agency\u2014do they understand their quarry? Are they capable of defeating this kaiju with their current equipment and spells? Have they followed a red herring to the wrong conclusion and need an NPC to correct them?", + "For example, defeating the ancient ōmukade requires characters to be capable of dealing acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage. If the party does not normally have access to one or more of these damage types, drop hints that it will be necessary and weave ways to access those damage types into your story. For the ancient ōmukade, you might have your party find a history book detailing an epic clash between an ancient ōmukade and a red dragon. Perhaps the red dragon's flames didn't incinerate the ancient ōmukade, but instead caused it to grow to such a great size that it collapsed under its own weight." ] } ] @@ -6141,8 +6138,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "An Epic Battle... of Ordinary Proportions?", "entries": [ - "Kaiju are Gargantuan creatures, but the principles for boss battle design introduced in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} needn’t be applied only to Gargantuan creatures. The Chaos Threshold, vulnerable areas, and Behaviour table can be used with enemies of any size to create an evolving, dynamic encounter. Perhaps a bunny has eaten a scroll of {@spell true polymorph}, and players must battle through its various transformations before finally exhausting the magic and returning it to its true form. Each transformation could be a fresh vulnerable area!", - "As a GM, you can apply the rules given in {@i Ryoko’s Guide} to any type of combat encounter; explore them with your party and alter them as you see fit. Grotesquely cliché as it might sound, the truth is that as long as you and your players are enjoying yourselves, you are doing things right." + "Kaiju are Gargantuan creatures, but the principles for boss battle design introduced in {@i Ryoko's Guide} needn't be applied only to Gargantuan creatures. The Chaos Threshold, vulnerable areas, and Behaviour table can be used with enemies of any size to create an evolving, dynamic encounter. Perhaps a bunny has eaten a scroll of {@spell true polymorph}, and players must battle through its various transformations before finally exhausting the magic and returning it to its true form. Each transformation could be a fresh vulnerable area!", + "As a GM, you can apply the rules given in {@i Ryoko's Guide} to any type of combat encounter; explore them with your party and alter them as you see fit. Grotesquely cliché as it might sound, the truth is that as long as you and your players are enjoying yourselves, you are doing things right." ] } ] @@ -6168,7 +6165,7 @@ "dmg1": "1d4", "dmgType": "S", "dmg2": "1d6", - "weapon":true, + "weapon": true, "entries": [ "Kusarigama are martial melee weapons consisting of a sickle attached to a heavy counterweight by a metal chain. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Versatile (1d6) property. They also have the Special: Counterweight property. Due to the increased reach of this Special property, kusarigama count as having the Scourge property for the purposes of advanced weapon mastery" ] @@ -6182,7 +6179,7 @@ "rarity": "none", "weight": 2, "value": 500, - "weapon":true, + "weapon": true, "weaponCategory": "simple", "property": [ "L|PHB", @@ -6217,7 +6214,7 @@ "entries": [ "Chakrams are martial melee weapons, consisting of a circular blade with a sharp outer edge. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, Thrown (range 30/90), and Thrown Versatility (1d6) properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Meteor hammer", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6238,7 +6235,7 @@ "entries": [ "Meteor hammers are martial melee weapons that consist of a length of chain or rope attached to a weight at one or both ends. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Scourge, and Two-handed properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Nunchaku", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6260,7 +6257,7 @@ "entries": [ "Nunchaku are martial melee weapons composed of two hard batons connected to one another by a short chain or tether. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Versatile (1d8), and Special: Flourish properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Rope dart", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6281,7 +6278,7 @@ "entries": [ "Rope darts are martial melee weapons that consist of a length of chain or rope attached to a sharp dart at one end. They deal 1d6 piercing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Scourge, and Two-handed properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Sai", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6302,7 +6299,7 @@ "entries": [ "Sai are martial melee weapons consisting of three sharp, metal prongs, with the longer one at the centre and a smaller one on each side. They deal 1d4 piercing damage, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, and Parry properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Tessen", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6327,7 +6324,7 @@ "entries": [ "Tessen are martial melee weapons consisting of folding fans reinforced with wood or metal. The edges contain razor-sharp blades, but they can also be used as bludgeoning weapons when closed. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Adaptable (bludgeoning), Finesse, and Light properties. They also have the Special: Fan Shield property." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Tonfa", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6347,7 +6344,7 @@ "entries": [ "Tonfa are martial melee weapons consisting of a wooden or metallic baton with a perpendicular handle. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Light and Parry properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Odzutsu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6370,7 +6367,7 @@ "entries": [ "Ōdzutsu are martial ranged weapons consisting of handheld cannons, traditionally made of forged iron or cast bronze. They deal 2d10 bludgeoning damage on a hit, and have the Ammunition (range 150/600), Two-handed, and Special: Long Reload properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Shuriken", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6392,7 +6389,7 @@ "entries": [ "Shuriken, also known as throwing stars, are martial ranged weapons\u2014several sharp spikes or blades set in a circular pattern, usually around a central ring. They deal 1d4 piercing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Light, and Thrown (range 20/60) properties." ] - }, + }, { "name": "Odzutsu Shot", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -6406,8 +6403,8 @@ "These fist-sized spheres of solid iron are ammunition for the odzutsu. Each is 1 to 2 inches in diameter and weighs 1/5 pounds." ], "customProperties": { - "odzutsu shot":true - } + "odzutsu shot": true + } } ], "item": [ @@ -6517,12 +6514,12 @@ "entries": [ "Nunchaku are martial melee weapons composed of two hard batons connected to one another by a short chain or tether. They deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Finesse, Versatile (1d8), and Special: Flourish properties.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Special: Flourish", + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Flourish", "entry": "When you are wielding the nunchaku in two hands and take the Attack action on your turn, you can attempt to flourish with the weapon immediately before you make your first attack. To flourish, make a DC 13 Dexterity check, adding your proficiency bonus if you are proficient with nunchaku. On a success, you gain a +2 bonus to the first attack roll you make this turn. On a failure, you deal bludgeoning damage to yourself equal to your proficiency bonus and gain no bonus from your flourishes this turn." } ] @@ -6592,12 +6589,12 @@ "entries": [ "Tessen are martial melee weapons consisting of folding fans reinforced with wood or metal. The edges contain razor-sharp blades, but they can also be used as bludgeoning weapons when closed. They deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, count as monk weapons, and have the Adaptable (bludgeoning), Finesse, and Light properties. They also have the Special: Fan Shield property.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Special: Fan Shield", + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Fan Shield", "entry": "When you are hit by an attack made with a projectile that weighs less than 2 pounds, such as a thrown dagger, dart, arrow, or bullet, while holding this weapon, you can use your reaction to open the tessen and attempt to deflect the projectile. You gain a +2 bonus to AC against the triggering attack, potentially causing it to miss." } ] @@ -6644,12 +6641,12 @@ "entries": [ "Ōdzutsu are martial ranged weapons consisting of handheld cannons, traditionally made of forged iron or cast bronze. They deal 2d10 bludgeoning damage on a hit, and have the Ammunition (range 150/600), Two-handed, and Special: Long Reload properties.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ { - "type":"item", - "name":"Special: Long Reload", + "type": "item", + "name": "Special: Long Reload", "entry": "After an attack is made using this weapon, it must be reloaded. Due to the weight and size of this weapon and its ammunition, reloading the weapon takes two actions, which don't need to be taken consecutively." } ] @@ -6796,12 +6793,12 @@ ], "rarity": "none", "customProperties": { - "integration":"Any" - }, + "integration": "Any" + }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6849,7 +6846,7 @@ "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6888,14 +6885,14 @@ "mastery": [ "Piercing Shot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "dmg1":"1d6", + "dmg1": "1d6", "dmgType": "B", - "range":"20", + "range": "20", "rarity": "none", "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder that fits the prosthesis.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6932,13 +6929,13 @@ "Mobility|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "rangespeed":"20", - "prothesisspeed":"Climb" + "rangespeed": "20", + "prothesisspeed": "Climb" }, "rarity": "none", "entries": [ { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -6972,13 +6969,13 @@ "Mobility|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "rangespeed":"20", - "prothesisspeed":"Swim" + "rangespeed": "20", + "prothesisspeed": "Swim" }, "rarity": "none", "entries": [ { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7022,13 +7019,13 @@ "dmg1": "1d6", "customProperties": { "hookrange": "20", - "weaponprop":"Pugilist", + "weaponprop": "Pugilist", "integration": "Any" }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7071,7 +7068,7 @@ "range": "40", "entries": [ { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7112,7 +7109,7 @@ "range": "40", "entries": [ { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7158,7 +7155,7 @@ "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7201,12 +7198,12 @@ "rarity": "none", "dmg1": "1d6", "customProperties": { - "weaponprop":"Scourge" + "weaponprop": "Scourge" }, "entries": [ "Work with your GM to choose one damage type from bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing that fits the prosthesis; if the item has an integrated weapon, the damage type of the Launch property should match the weapon's damage type.", { - "type":"table", + "type": "table", "colStyles": [ "col-1 text-center", "col-1 text-center", @@ -7249,7 +7246,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7313,7 +7310,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+1", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7377,7 +7374,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+1", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -7566,7 +7563,7 @@ "name": "Bo Tox", "entries": [ "On a hit, a creature must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned|} until the end of your next turn. While poisoned in this way, its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}.", - "If you roll a 20 on the attack roll for a needle loaded with the Bo Tox poison and the creature fails its saving throw, it becomes {@condition paralysed} while it’s poisoned in that way." + "If you roll a 20 on the attack roll for a needle loaded with the Bo Tox poison and the creature fails its saving throw, it becomes {@condition paralysed} while it's poisoned in that way." ] } ] @@ -7576,7 +7573,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan (uncommon)", + "name": "Courtesan's War Fan (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "type": "M", @@ -7606,7 +7603,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -7619,7 +7616,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan (very rare)", + "name": "Courtesan's War Fan (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "type": "M", @@ -7651,7 +7648,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each creature of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. You can use this property twice, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each creature of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. You can use this property twice, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -7677,14 +7674,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -7704,14 +7701,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 45-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 16} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 45-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 16} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -7732,14 +7729,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 60-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 17} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 60-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 17} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +2 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -7787,7 +7784,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7870,7 +7867,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 2d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 2d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7917,7 +7914,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ] @@ -7951,7 +7948,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8001,7 +7998,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8047,7 +8044,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8073,7 +8070,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Emergency Anchor", "entries": [ - "You can use the prosthesis’ Hookshot property as a reaction when you’re moved against your will, instead of only when you’re falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis’ Hookshot property)." + "You can use the prosthesis' Hookshot property as a reaction when you're moved against your will, instead of only when you're falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis' Hookshot property)." ] } ] @@ -8110,7 +8107,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8136,14 +8133,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Emergency Anchor", "entries": [ - "You can use the prosthesis’ Hookshot property as a reaction when you’re moved against your will, instead of only when you’re falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis’ Hookshot property)." + "You can use the prosthesis' Hookshot property as a reaction when you're moved against your will, instead of only when you're falling. When you do, you choose how far away you can be moved from the point to which the drill is attached (up to the range of the prosthesis' Hookshot property)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Overcharge", "entries": [ - "You can use an action to overcharge the drill, increasing its penetrative power. For {@b 10 minutes}, while using the prosthesis’ Mobility property to burrow, you can burrow through solid rock, leaving a 5-foot diameter tunnel in your wake. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "You can use an action to overcharge the drill, increasing its penetrative power. For {@b 10 minutes}, while using the prosthesis' Mobility property to burrow, you can burrow through solid rock, leaving a 5-foot diameter tunnel in your wake. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8163,7 +8160,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8175,14 +8172,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8202,7 +8199,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8214,7 +8211,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook." + "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook." ] } ] @@ -8234,7 +8231,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8246,14 +8243,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 15}." + "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8273,7 +8270,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8285,14 +8282,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 16}." + "As an action or a bonus action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 2d6} piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -8305,24 +8302,24 @@ "wondrous": true, "bonusAc": "+1", "reqAttune": true, - "resist":[ + "resist": [ "radiant" ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour. While wearing this kimono, you have resistance to radiant damage." @@ -8338,19 +8335,19 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "You have a +1 bonus to AC while you wear this kimono and no armour." @@ -8365,19 +8362,19 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 10 minutes}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 10 minutes}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8390,7 +8387,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8409,7 +8406,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8429,7 +8426,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d6 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8466,7 +8463,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8518,7 +8515,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8573,7 +8570,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -8602,7 +8599,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Flierwork", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this prosthesis, you can increase the output of the rocket built into it, gaining a flying speed of {@b 60 feet} for {@b 1 minute}. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing this prosthesis, you can increase the output of the rocket built into it, gaining a flying speed of {@b 60 feet} for {@b 1 minute}. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8632,14 +8629,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { @@ -8676,14 +8673,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 15}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { @@ -8712,9 +8709,9 @@ "property": [ "Hookshot|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "attachedSpells":{ + "attachedSpells": { "daily": { - "1":[ + "1": [ "animate objects" ] } @@ -8728,14 +8725,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 16}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { @@ -8750,7 +8747,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Create Puppets", "entries": [ - "While wearing this prosthesis, you can cast the {@spell animate objects} spell. When you do, strings of magic extend from your prosthesis to the objects you animate, which you manipulate like puppets. If one of these objects is ever more than {@b 30 feet} away from you, it ceases to be animated by the spell. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this prosthesis, you can cast the {@spell animate objects} spell. When you do, strings of magic extend from your prosthesis to the objects you animate, which you manipulate like puppets. If one of these objects is ever more than {@b 30 feet} away from you, it ceases to be animated by the spell. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -8776,7 +8773,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8788,14 +8785,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] } ] @@ -8821,7 +8818,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8833,7 +8830,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield." ] } ] @@ -8862,7 +8859,7 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8874,21 +8871,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Into the Fray", "entries": [ - "When you cause the Saving Throw property’s triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it’s within your reach. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you cause the Saving Throw property's triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it's within your reach. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -8917,7 +8914,7 @@ "rechargeAmount": 2, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8929,21 +8926,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Into the Fray", "entries": [ - "When you cause the Saving Throw property’s triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it’s within your reach. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you cause the Saving Throw property's triggering attack to miss, you can have the shield attach itself to a surface within {@b 5 feet} of the attacked creature and reel yourself in as per the Improved Hookshot property as part of the same reaction. When you do, you can make a {@atk m} against the attacking creature if it's within your reach. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -8972,7 +8969,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -8984,14 +8981,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9020,7 +9017,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9032,7 +9029,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." ] } ] @@ -9061,7 +9058,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9073,21 +9070,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Instant Transmission", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis’ Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis' Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9116,7 +9113,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -9128,21 +9125,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using two weapons you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll for each one. You can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Instant Transmission", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis’ Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). OYou can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis' Launch property, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space of your choice within {@b 5 feet} of the target (no action required). OYou can use this property of the prosthesis twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] } ] @@ -9161,7 +9158,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9185,7 +9182,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9209,7 +9206,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -9236,11 +9233,11 @@ } }, "attachedSpells": { - "charges":{ - "1":[ + "charges": { + "1": [ "create or destroy water" ], - "3":[ + "3": [ "water breathing", "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -9248,7 +9245,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (kappa) beak}", - "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa’s skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it’s time someone tried it out.", + "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa's skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it's time someone tried it out.", "This mask has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. If you are knocked {@condition prone} against your will while wearing it, you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the mask loses 1 charge as some of its water is spilled.", { "type": "entries", @@ -9290,11 +9287,11 @@ } }, "attachedSpells": { - "charges":{ - "1":[ + "charges": { + "1": [ "endoleech|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], - "3":[ + "3": [ "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Vampiric Touch" ] @@ -9302,7 +9299,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (kappa) beak}", - "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa’s skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it’s time someone tried it out.", + "Kappa can be repelled or appeased in a variety of oddly specific manners, including offerings of cucumbers, sumo wrestling matches, bowing, and even written contracts. Existing literature, however, fails to offer much of anything regarding the effectiveness of fashioning a mask from a kappa's skull and using their own powers against them. Perhaps it's time someone tried it out.", "This mask has {@b 7 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 3} expended charges daily at dawn. If you are knocked {@condition prone} against your will while wearing it, you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the mask loses 1 charge as some of its water is spilled.", { "type": "entries", @@ -9424,9 +9421,9 @@ "rarity": "uncommon", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells":{ - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9437,21 +9434,21 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon’s Deceit", + "name": "Demon's Deceit", "entries": [ - "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", + "name": "Stalker's Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9465,9 +9462,9 @@ "rarity": "rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells":{ - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9478,7 +9475,7 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon’s Deceit", + "name": "Demon's Deceit", "entries": [ "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask." ] @@ -9487,12 +9484,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", + "name": "Stalker's Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9507,9 +9504,9 @@ "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", "reqAttuneAlt": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells":{ - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9520,7 +9517,7 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon’s Deceit", + "name": "Demon's Deceit", "entries": [ "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask." ] @@ -9529,12 +9526,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", + "name": "Stalker's Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9552,7 +9549,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9562,14 +9559,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -9581,12 +9578,12 @@ "rarity": "rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells":{ - "will":[ - "minor illusion" - ], - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "minor illusion" + ], + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -9595,7 +9592,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9605,17 +9602,17 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, - "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15}). Once {@spell disguise self} has been cast in this way, it can’t be cast again using the mask until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15}). Once {@spell disguise self} has been cast in this way, it can't be cast again using the mask until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9625,8 +9622,8 @@ "rarity": "very rare", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells":{ - "will":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ "minor illusion", "disguise self" ] @@ -9635,7 +9632,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -9645,14 +9642,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, "While wearing this mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} and {@spell minor illusion} spells (save {@dc 15})." @@ -9705,7 +9702,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9716,7 +9713,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9775,7 +9772,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9786,7 +9783,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9845,7 +9842,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -9856,7 +9853,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9878,12 +9875,12 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", + "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -9897,7 +9894,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9912,19 +9909,19 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", + "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} piercing damage and {@damage 4d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} piercing damage and {@damage 4d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Safe Descent", "entries": [ - "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower." + "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower." ] }, { @@ -9938,7 +9935,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9953,19 +9950,19 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", + "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} piercing damage and {@damage 5d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} piercing damage and {@damage 5d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Safe Descent", "entries": [ - "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower.", + "When you fall, you can use your reaction to raise and open the umbrella, slowing your rate of descent to {@b 60 feet} per round until you land or stop holding the umbrella. For each foot you fall while under the effects of this property, you can move one foot horizontally. When you land, you take no falling damage. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. If you succeed on the check to appear scared by the item, you can choose to regain the use of this property instead of the use of Needle Shower.", "While open, the umbrella can be used as a {@item +1 shield}. While closed, it can be used as a {@item +1 spear}. You can open or close the umbrella as an action." ] }, @@ -9980,7 +9977,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ] @@ -9994,12 +9991,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata’s Call", + "name": "Nekomata's Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -10010,8 +10007,8 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries":[ - "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries": [ + "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] @@ -10027,12 +10024,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata’s Call", + "name": "Nekomata's Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument twice, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { @@ -10043,8 +10040,8 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries":[ - "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries": [ + "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] @@ -10060,12 +10057,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata’s Call", + "name": "Nekomata's Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. You can use this property of the instrument three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, { @@ -10076,15 +10073,15 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries":[ - "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries": [ + "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Burden", - "entries":[ - "When you take damage, you can use your reaction to share the burden of pain with your choice of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, as long as it is within {@b 30 feet} of you. You take half as much damage instead, and the specter takes the remaining damage." + "entries": [ + "When you take damage, you can use your reaction to share the burden of pain with your choice of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, as long as it is within {@b 30 feet} of you. You take half as much damage instead, and the specter takes the remaining damage." ] } ] @@ -10092,7 +10089,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Reaper’s Kama (uncommon)", + "name": "Reaper's Kama (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10115,9 +10112,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10130,20 +10127,20 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Reaper’s Kama (common)", + "name": "Reaper's Kama (common)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10166,9 +10163,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10181,13 +10178,13 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Reaper’s Kama (rare)", + "name": "Reaper's Kama (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10211,9 +10208,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10226,21 +10223,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 15}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, - "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis’ integrated weapon." + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis' integrated weapon." ] }, { - "name": "Reaper’s Kama (very rare)", + "name": "Reaper's Kama (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10264,9 +10261,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -10279,17 +10276,17 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 16}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can use this property of the prosthesis three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 6d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can use this property of the prosthesis three times, regaining all expended uses daily at dawn." ] }, - "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis’ integrated weapon." + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magical prosthesis' integrated weapon." ] }, { @@ -10322,7 +10319,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -10357,7 +10354,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 13}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 13}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] @@ -10392,13 +10389,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 16}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 16}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d10} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (uncommon)", + "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10413,12 +10410,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop":"Scourge" + "weaponprop": "Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10436,7 +10433,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (rare)", + "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10451,12 +10448,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop":"Scourge" + "weaponprop": "Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10475,13 +10472,13 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Venom-Tipped", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 3d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." + "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 3d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 3d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail (very rare)", + "name": "Scorpion's Wartail (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "type": "PR:M|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -10496,12 +10493,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop":"Scourge" + "weaponprop": "Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10520,7 +10517,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Venom-Tipped", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 5d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." + "This prosthesis contains a reservoir of powerful venom in its tip. When you hit a creature with an attack using the prosthesis, you can inject the venom into the creature, which must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {@damage 5d8} poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} for {@b 1 minute}. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn't poisoned. A creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success and taking {@damage 5d8} poison damage on a failure. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, when the reservoir magically refills with venom." ] } ] @@ -10537,16 +10534,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "The first time on each of your turns that you make a {@atk m} immediately after you stand up from being prone, you have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -10565,16 +10562,16 @@ "weight": 0.5, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." ] @@ -10595,16 +10592,16 @@ "weight": 0.5, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "You gain {@b advantage} on each a {@atk m} roll that you make immediately after you stand up from being prone. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -10618,7 +10615,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (rare)", + "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "rare", @@ -10626,14 +10623,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells":{ + "attachedSpells": { "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10665,13 +10662,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flaming Trail", "entries": [ - "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (uncommon)", + "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (uncommon)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "uncommon", @@ -10679,14 +10676,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells":{ + "attachedSpells": { "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10717,7 +10714,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden (very rare)", + "name": "Wanyudo's Burden (very rare)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -10725,14 +10722,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells":{ + "attachedSpells": { "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -10791,7 +10788,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10833,7 +10830,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10855,7 +10852,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wind Tunnel", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don’t provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don't provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10882,7 +10879,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -10904,7 +10901,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wind Tunnel", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don’t provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can choose to create an even larger blast of wind. If you do, you can move up to {@b 60 feet} instead of 30 feet, and you don't provoke opportunity attacks while doing so. In addition, when you move within 5 feet of a creature during this movement, it must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. A creature can only be forced to make this saving throw once on each turn. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10932,7 +10929,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -10951,14 +10948,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hundred Claws", "entries": [ - "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -10986,7 +10983,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -11005,7 +11002,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 15." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 15." ] }, { @@ -11040,7 +11037,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -11059,7 +11056,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 16." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 16." ] }, { @@ -11072,7 +11069,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Bronze)", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "rare", @@ -11082,9 +11079,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Repulsion", @@ -11095,7 +11092,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Copper)", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "rare", @@ -11105,9 +11102,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Copper) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Slow", @@ -11118,7 +11115,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Brass)", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -11128,9 +11125,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Brass) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Sleep", @@ -11141,7 +11138,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Gold)", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "very rare", @@ -11151,9 +11148,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Gold) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Weakening", @@ -11164,7 +11161,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Silver)", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "legendary", @@ -11174,9 +11171,9 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (Silver) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Paralysing", @@ -11288,14 +11285,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] } ] @@ -11310,9 +11307,9 @@ "charges": 6, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", - "attachedSpells":{ - "charges":{ - "4":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "4": [ "dominate person" ] } @@ -11325,14 +11322,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] }, { @@ -11354,14 +11351,14 @@ "charges": 6, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", - "attachedSpells":{ - "charges":{ - "4":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "4": [ "dominate person" ] } }, - "resist":[ + "resist": [ "cold" ], "entries": [ @@ -11372,14 +11369,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] }, { @@ -11424,13 +11421,13 @@ "bonusAc": "+2", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", + "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11467,13 +11464,13 @@ "recharge": "dawn", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", + "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 1d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 1d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11499,7 +11496,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -11519,7 +11516,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11545,7 +11542,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -11565,7 +11562,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11592,7 +11589,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "You have a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { @@ -11613,7 +11610,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d12} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d12} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -11639,7 +11636,7 @@ "bonusWeapon": "+2", "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "2":[ + "2": [ "fly" ] } @@ -11647,7 +11644,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "You have a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", "While holding the sword, you can read, speak, and understand {@language Primordial|PHB|Auran}.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", @@ -11669,7 +11666,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 2d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 2d8} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] }, { @@ -11701,14 +11698,14 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d8} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11733,14 +11730,14 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d4} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11766,15 +11763,15 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 16} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d10} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d10} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d10} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 16} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d10} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11800,15 +11797,15 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", "You gain a {=bonusWeapon} bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d12} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d12} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d12} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d12} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] @@ -11950,11 +11947,11 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ @@ -11965,7 +11962,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12003,12 +12000,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental core of earth}", @@ -12018,7 +12015,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12049,12 +12046,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 2}", "charges": 6, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental core of earth}", @@ -12064,7 +12061,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 16}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d6} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 16}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d6} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12102,12 +12099,12 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4 + 4}", "charges": 8, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } - }, + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } + }, "reqAttune": true, "grantsLanguage": true, "entries": [ @@ -12119,7 +12116,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 17}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 17}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 2d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -12167,7 +12164,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12183,7 +12180,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12217,7 +12214,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12260,7 +12257,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12276,7 +12273,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12303,7 +12300,7 @@ "will": [ "light" ], - "charges":{ + "charges": { "1": [ "protection from evil and good" ] @@ -12316,7 +12313,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -12333,7 +12330,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 17} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ] @@ -12497,7 +12494,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { - "will":[ + "will": [ "create or destroy water" ], "charges": { @@ -12570,7 +12567,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3":[ + "3": [ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -12581,14 +12578,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", + "name": "Guardian's Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -12636,7 +12633,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3":[ + "3": [ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -12647,14 +12644,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", + "name": "Guardian's Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -12687,7 +12684,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (ushi-oni) bone}", - "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", + "In the Yokai Realms, they say you can't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his legs. And climbed a mile in his legs. And swum a mile in his legs.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -12730,7 +12727,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "All-Terrain Leg (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "All-Terrain Leg (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "All-Terrain Leg (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -12785,14 +12782,14 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Blo Staff (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Blo Staff (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Blo Staff (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Courtesan’s War Fan", + "name": "Courtesan's War Fan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 246, "rarity": "varies", @@ -12822,7 +12819,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beguiling Dance", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you’re ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding the fan, you can begin a slow, hypnotic dance, causing the fan to glow with an ephemeral, beguiling light. Each Humanoid of your choice that you can see within {@b 15 feet} of you must succeed on a {@b Wisdom saving throw} contested by your {@b Charisma (Performance)} check or be {@condition charmed} by you for {@b 10 minutes} or until you stop dancing. You must use your bonus action on subsequent turns to keep dancing, otherwise the effect ends at the end of your turn. The effect also ends early for a creature if you're ever more than {@b 15 feet} from it, or if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the effect ends, the creature knows it was {@condition charmed} by you. Once this property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -12834,8 +12831,8 @@ } ], "items": [ - "Courtesan’s War Fan (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Courtesan’s War Fan (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "Courtesan's War Fan (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Courtesan's War Fan (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -12852,18 +12849,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aversion", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'repel', causing the printed image on the kimono to mobilise into an illustration of a fiendish soul burning into non-existence. Each creature in a {@b 30-foot cone} must succeed on a {@dc 15} {@b Wisdom saving throw} or become {@condition frightened} of you for {@b 1 minute}. Fiends have {@b disadvantage} on this saving throw and, while {@condition frightened}, must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of their turns, unless there is nowhere to move. A Fiend that ends its turn in a location where it doesn't have line of sight to you can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A non-Fiend creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the kimono has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Pursuit", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'hunt', to teleport up to {@b 30 feet} to an unoccupied space within {@b 5 feet} of a creature that is frightened of you. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 1} or {@b 2}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] - } + } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Demonhunter Kimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Demonhunter Kimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Demonhunter Kimono (legendary)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -12911,7 +12908,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Blast Zone", "entries": [ - "When you use the prosthesis’ Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property’s type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "When you use the prosthesis' Blast property to propel yourself, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to pump extra firepower into the blast. If you do, each creature within {@b 5 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 1d6} damage of the Blast property's type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] } ], @@ -12951,7 +12948,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (mech) gears}", - "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn’t technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", + "'This drill is the drill that will pierce the earth!' Thus were the words of Bombuku upon completion of the first earthpiercer prototype. After being asked if the same didn't technically apply to most drills, he declined to make further comments", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -12974,7 +12971,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Earthpiercer (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Earthpiercer (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Earthpiercer (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -12996,7 +12993,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: bundle of Plant roots}", - "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku’s proudest inventions, despite the criticism he’s received over its “ridiculous acronym” from his distant cousin L’Arsène Upin. In truth, L’Arsène is simply jealous he couldn’t come up with that name himself.", + "The Gear for Rapid Ascension and Precise, Persistent Latching onto Enormous Ravagers, or G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. for short, is one of Bombuku's proudest inventions, despite the criticism he's received over its \"ridiculous acronym\" from his distant cousin L'Arsène Upin. In truth, L'Arsène is simply jealous he couldn't come up with that name himself.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13008,18 +13005,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the prosthesis’ hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the prosthesis' hook is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hook. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hooked In", "entries": [ - "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis’ hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." + "When you hit with an attack roll to attach the prosthesis' hook to a creature, the creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage. When the hook is detached from a creature, that creature takes {@damage 1d6} piercing damage." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "G.R.A.P.P.L.E.R. (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13034,28 +13031,28 @@ "wondrous": true, "bonusAc": "+1", "reqAttune": true, - "resist":[ + "resist": [ "radiant" ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Celestial skin}", - "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials’ passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", + "The counterpart to the Demon Hunter clan, the God Speaker clan, guard the angelic relic that inhibits Celestials' passage onto the Material Plane. The God Speakers see violence against Celestials as a last resort and instead seek to deceive and manipulate them. Their clothing is made from silk of the ether moth, a creature that blinks into the Material Plane only to lay its eggs, and flits out of the Material Plane the moment it emerges from its cocoon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Innocence", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, ‘pure’. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its first command word, 'pure'. Your aura becomes saturated with celestial energy, manifesting as an almost-visible golden nimbus. You gain {@b advantage} on Deception checks for {@b 1 hour}. For the duration, you are {@b immune} to magic and other effects that allow other creatures to read your thoughts or determine whether you are lying. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Blink", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, ‘shimmer’. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can’t see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren’t there can’t perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this kimono, you can use a bonus action to speak its second command word, 'shimmer'. Your aura implodes, immediately transporting you to the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. While on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of grey, and you can't see anything there more than {@b 60 feet} away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the {@book Ethereal Plane|DMG|2|Ethereal Plane}. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you unless they have the ability to do so. At the start of your next turn, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within {@b 10 feet} of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). This property has no effect if you use it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn't border it. After this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d8}. On a 1 or 2, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Godspeaker Kimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Godspeaker Kimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Godspeaker Kimono (legendary)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13069,7 +13066,7 @@ "wondrous": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: phial of Celestial blood}", - "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It’s not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it’s certainly worth the trouble. There’s a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", + "Ink made with the blood of a Celestial. Paper from trees grown in hallowed ground. Precise calligraphy honed with extensive practice. It's not easy to make a genuine paper charm, but it's certainly worth the trouble. There's a reason why superstitious folk continue to scrawl their own imitations, hoping to achieve just a fraction of their power.", "When first found or crafted, this hat has {@dice 1d4 + 2} paper charms hanging from it, which provide good fortune and ward off evil. Once all the charms have been used, the hat becomes a nonmagical item.", { "type": "entries", @@ -13079,7 +13076,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Gofu Hat (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Gofu Hat (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Gofu Hat (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13110,7 +13107,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking ‘I could use that to fly’ instead." + "Innovation is all about thinking outside the box. When you gaze upon a fireworks display, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The beauty of the colours? How dazzling the lights are against the night sky? By the time you complete this course, I want you thinking 'I could use that to fly' instead." ], "by": "Prof. Bombuku during a lecture at the College of Hanabi" }, @@ -13136,7 +13133,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Hanabi Kicker (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hanabi Kicker (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hanabi Kicker (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13167,14 +13164,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can’t be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." + "This prosthesis can enhance or replace an arm. It has the Hookshot (40 ft.) property. Instead of firing a hook, the prosthesis allows you to manipulate three Tiny mechanical puppets that grab onto the target. Instead of rope, the puppets are connected to the prosthesis by wires of pure magic, which can't be damaged or destroyed. It otherwise functions in the same way." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." + "As an action while the puppets are attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the puppets. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the puppets increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { @@ -13185,7 +13182,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Helping Hand (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Helping Hand (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Helping Hand (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13212,7 +13209,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (iron) plating}", - "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one’s allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can’t do all this from a safe distance.", + "It is the duty of a valiant hero to impede evildoers, support one's allies, and most importantly, protect the defenceless. But nowhere does it say that you can't do all this from a safe distance.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13224,18 +13221,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a shield instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the shield is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the shield. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the shield increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Saving Throw", "entries": [ - "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis’ Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." + "As a reaction when a creature you can see within the prosthesis' Hookshot range is hit by an attack, you can launch the shield in front of it, granting it a {@b +2 bonus} to AC against the attack and potentially causing it to miss. In order to use this reaction, the integrated shield must be extended and must not be attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Iron Kasa (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Iron Kasa (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Iron Kasa (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13266,7 +13263,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend bone}", - "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he’s proudest of by far.", + "Upon finishing yet another new design, Bombuku proudly submitted it to the Rakin Association of Craftsmen and Inventors for grading. The 10/10 scores in Function, Durability, and Ingenuity stand as a testament to his mastery of the craft. The 11/10 score in Coolness, however, is what he's proudest of by far.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13278,18 +13275,18 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses an oversized throwing star instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the throwing star is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shadow Trick", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star’s shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you’re carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "When you make an attack using the Launch property of the prosthesis, you can unsheathe and throw another weapon, concealing it in the throwing star's shadow. As part of the same action, make another {@action attack} against the same target, using a weapon you're carrying that has both the Light and Thrown properties. You have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Kageboshi (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kageboshi (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kageboshi (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -13310,7 +13307,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) bone}", "The fact that demons are reborn after being killed on the Material Plane leaves them with a laissez-faire attitude towards self-preservation. Taking advantage of their innate resistance to the elements, they can often be found in possession of these crudely enchanted maces that leave a minor path of flaming destruction in their wake. The only limit to this weapon is how much punishment its wielder can suffer.", - "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon’s length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", + "As an action, you can stick this magic weapon into an open flame or light it as you would a torch. Either way, the metal glows with incandescent heat as lava-like veins lick up the weapon's length for {@b 10 minutes}, shedding dim light in a {@b 15-foot radius}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bigger Booms", @@ -13319,7 +13316,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Kanaboom Stick (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kanaboom Stick (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kanaboom Stick (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13354,7 +13351,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Kitsune Mask (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kitsune Mask (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Kitsune Mask (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13367,9 +13364,9 @@ "rarity": "varies", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": "enhanced attunement", - "attachedSpells":{ - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -13380,27 +13377,27 @@ "While wearing this mask, you have {@b advantage} on {@skill Intimidation} checks and {@b disadvantage} on {@skill Persuasion} checks. You can communicate with Fiends and Giants as if you shared a language.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Demon’s Deceit", + "name": "Demon's Deceit", "entries": [ - "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the mask, you can cast the {@spell disguise self} spell. When the spell is cast in this way, you can seem up to 3 feet taller. The spell ends early if you remove the mask. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Enhanced Attunement", "entries": [ - "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker’s Shroud property. You can’t end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", + "As part of an hour-long ritual, you can agree to complete a task set out by the last attuner of this mask, enhancing your attunement to it. When you do so, the mask fuses onto your face, turning your skin red, your teeth gold, and giving your eyes an ethereal, sanguine glow. You can use the Stalker's Shroud property. You can't end your attunement to the mask or remove it until you complete the task set out during the ritual. After you complete the task, if you attempt to end your attunement to the mask, you must first set a task for the next enhanced attuner to complete.", { "type": "item", - "name": "Stalker’s Shroud", + "name": "Stalker's Shroud", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action while wearing the mask, you can become {@condition invisible} to a creature within {@b 30 feet} of you until the start of your next turn. Once this property of the mask has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Mask of the Oni (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Oni (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Oni (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13413,12 +13410,12 @@ "rarity": "varies", "wondrous": true, "reqAttune": true, - "attachedSpells":{ - "will":[ - "minor illusion" - ], - "daily":{ - "1e":[ + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "minor illusion" + ], + "daily": { + "1e": [ "disguise self" ] } @@ -13427,7 +13424,7 @@ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tengu) skin}", { "type": "quote", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Lies should be avoided. However, if it cannot be helped, then they should be convincing and not lead to a web in which you trap yourself. This tool will teach you to lie once, and lie well." ], "by": "Sensei Lialia on giving his student a mask of the tengu" @@ -13437,18 +13434,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Duplicitous Duplication", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can’t tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, you can use a bonus action to create a perfect illusory image of yourself. When you create the duplicate, you can choose to have it step out of your own form into an unoccupied space adjacent to you, or you can have it appear in your space while you move into an unoccupied adjacent space without provoking opportunity attacks. This duplicate lasts for {@b 1 minute}, or until you dismiss it as a bonus action. As part of the bonus action used to create the duplicate and as a bonus action on subsequent turns, you can have the illusory duplicate move up to your speed to a space you can see. The illusion is indistinguishable from yourself, and creatures can't tell the difference until they see you physically interact with something (such as hitting a target with an attack) or see the illusion fail to physically interact with something (such as being hit with an attack, which passes right through it). Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d6}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Switcheroo", "entries": [ - "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing this mask, when you are the target of an attack by a creature you can see, but before the creature makes its attack roll, you can use your reaction to try to switch places with a creature no more than one size larger than you that you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. If the creature is unwilling, it must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. If the creature is willing or fails the saving throw, you switch places, and the creature becomes the new target of the attack. Alternatively, you can choose to switch places with the illusory duplicate created by the Duplicitous Duplication property. Once this property has been used, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a {@b 3 or lower}, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Mask of the Tengu (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Tengu (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mask of the Tengu (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13501,7 +13498,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn’t reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." + "Making ranged attacks with the chakram doesn't reveal your position if you are hidden, and the chakram disappears and reappears in your hand after each attack." ] }, { @@ -13512,7 +13509,7 @@ } ] }, - "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "Once this property of the chakram has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13523,7 +13520,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Mindcutter (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mindcutter (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Mindcutter (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13539,12 +13536,12 @@ "sentient": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) skin}", - "At the “Not-A-Mimic Emporium”, renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it’s that they’re technically true.", + "At the \"Not-A-Mimic Emporium\", renowned salesman Tsuku Mogami prides herself in selling weapons, armour, and assorted adventuring gear, all one-hundred percent guaranteed not to be mimics in disguise. And if something can be said about her claims, it's that they're technically true.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Needle Shower", "entries": [ - "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action, you can rapidly spin this umbrella in your hands, causing it to discharge needles in every direction. Each other creature within {@b 15 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 3d6} piercing damage and {@damage 3d6} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13558,11 +13555,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Personality", "entries": [ - "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM’s discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can’t regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." + "Most {@i needlespitter karakasa} are incorrigible pranksters, taking immense joy in mischief of all sorts. They love to be spun and get bored easily, which leads them to indulge in their favourite pastime: scaring folks. Each time you finish a short rest with it nearby, the karakasa attempts to startle you with a loud noise or sudden movement, and you can make a {@dc 13} Charisma (Performance) check to appear convincingly frightened. The karakasa may also attempt to scare you at a random point throughout the day (GM's discretion). On a successful check, the karakasa is so pleased that it regains the use of its Needle Shower property. Once the item has regained a use of a property in this way, it can't regain a use of that property again until the next dawn, but it will still periodically attempt to scare you." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Needlespitter Karakasa (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Needlespitter Karakasa (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Needlespitter Karakasa (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13577,12 +13574,12 @@ "reqAttune": "optional", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fey (yokai) hair}", - "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician’s intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", + "Defying explanation, this instrument lends a haunting and sorrowful quality to any song played on it, regardless of the musician's intent. Though off-putting to some, it appears to be universally appealing to felines of all types, which are drawn by the sound of the shamisen and sometimes even join in as a mewling choir.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nekomata’s Call", + "name": "Nekomata's Call", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don’t use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while holding this instrument, you can play a haunting tune to raise the spirits of the dead and bend them to your will. You summon three {@creature specter||specters}, which appear in unoccupied spaces of your choice within {@b 30 feet} of you. Each specter disappears after {@b 1 minute}, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if you don't use a bonus action on your subsequent turns to continue playing the shamisen. The specters are allies to you and your companions. In combat, they share your initiative count, but take their turns immediately after yours. They obey your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, they take the Dodge action. Once this property of the instrument has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] }, { @@ -13593,21 +13590,21 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Spiritual Bond", - "entries":[ - "When a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata’s Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." + "entries": [ + "When a creature's hit point maximum is reduced by the Life Drain action of one of the specters summoned by the Nekomata's Call property, you can use your reaction to regain hit points equal to the hit point maximum reduction." ] } ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Nekomata Shamisen (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Nekomata Shamisen (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Nekomata Shamisen (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Reaper’s Kama", + "name": "Reaper's Kama", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 263, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13630,9 +13627,9 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Let’s cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don’t like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." + "Let's cut to the chase. This is pretty cut and dry. I don't like the cut of your jib. Time to cut you down to size." ], - "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku’s notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper’s kama" + "by": "Catchphrase concepts scribbled on the margins of Bombuku's notebook, next to the schematics for the reaper's kama" }, { "type": "item", @@ -13645,22 +13642,22 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." + "This prosthesis uses a sickle instead of a hook for its Hookshot property. As an action while the sickle is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the throwing star. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the throwing star increases to {@dc 13}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Slicestorm", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn’t attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this prosthesis and the sickle isn't attached to a target as part of the Hookshot property, you can whip the chain around you, slicing at foes with the sickle at its tip in a whirlwind of steel. Each creature within {@b 10 feet} of you must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 4d6} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this property of the prosthesis has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ - "Reaper’s Kama (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper’s Kama (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper’s Kama (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Reaper’s Kama (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items": [ + "Reaper's Kama (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper's Kama (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper's Kama (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Reaper's Kama (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13693,18 +13690,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ghostly Fireworks", "entries": [ - "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn" + "When you successfully perform a flourish with your nunchaku, you can immediately cast the {@spell faerie fire} spell (save {@dc 15}, no action required) with a range of 5 feet. While under the effects of the spell, a creature takes {@damage 1d6} fire or necrotic damage (your choice when you cast the spell) at the end of each of its turns as some of the ghostly fire burns away at it. Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn" ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Ryuto Nunchaku (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Ryuto Nunchaku (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Ryuto Nunchaku (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Scorpion’s Wartail", + "name": "Scorpion's Wartail", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 264, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13719,12 +13716,12 @@ "Skewer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ], "customProperties": { - "weaponprop":"Scourge" + "weaponprop": "Scourge" }, "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Beast (giant scorpion) stinger}", - "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one’s disposal, after all, it’s a travesty to see it go unused…", + "Why does the scorpion sting the frog, even if both drown as a result? After experiencing the intoxicating thrill of slaughter with this prosthesis, the mystery begins to clarify. With such a beautifully lethal weapon at one's disposal, after all, it's a travesty to see it go unused...", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13740,10 +13737,10 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ - "Scorpion’s Wartail (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Scorpion’s Wartail (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Scorpion’s Wartail (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items": [ + "Scorpion's Wartail (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Scorpion's Wartail (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Scorpion's Wartail (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13758,16 +13755,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Humanoid (tanukin) liver}", - "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful—the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", + "Among other mischief, tanuki enjoy brewing magical sake, which they trick Humanoids into imbibing, delighting in the drunken antics that unfold. However, they try to ensure their pranks are not overly harmful\u2014the effects of the sake wear out quickly and, should the drinker stumble into a scuffle, they will find themselves strangely empowered by the brew.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Drunken Master", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "When you use your action to drink this sake, you become {@condition poisoned} for {@b 10 minutes}. If you have immunity to the poisoned condition, you can choose to be poisoned by the sake regardless. While poisoned in this way, you gain the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "You don’t have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", + "You don't have {@b disadvantage} on melee attack rolls or ability checks that use Strength or Dexterity as a result of the poisoned condition", "You gain a {@b +1 bonus} to AC.", "You can spend {@b 5 feet} of your movement to stand up from being prone, instead of half your speed.", "The first time on each of your turns that you make a {@atk m} immediately after you stand up from being prone, you have {@b advantage} on the attack roll. If the attack is an unarmed strike, it deals an extra {@damage 1d6} damage on a hit." @@ -13776,14 +13773,14 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Tanuki-zake (common)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Tanuki-zake (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Tanuki-zake (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Wanyudo’s Burden", + "name": "Wanyudo's Burden", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 267, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13791,14 +13788,14 @@ "charges": 3, "recharge": "dawn", "rechargeAmount": 3, - "attachedSpells":{ + "attachedSpells": { "other": [ "wall of fire" ] }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (wanyūdō) soul}", - "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn’t possibly be imprisoned in the necklace… right?", + "Old legends claim that these amulets are made to punish vile fiends, whose souls are sealed within, forced to aid mortals to make up for past misdeeds. Of course, these tales are pure fiction. A demon couldn't possibly be imprisoned in the necklace... right?", "This amulet has {@b 3 charges} and regains {@b all} expended charges daily at dawn.", { "type": "entries", @@ -13830,14 +13827,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flaming Trail", "entries": [ - "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "After the necklace has drunk enough fire, it unlocks a powerful new ability. While this necklace has 0 charges and you are wearing it, you can cast the {@spell wall of fire} spell (save {@dc 15}). When cast in this way, the amulet animates, detaches from its string, and spins across the battlefield, leaving a trail of fire in its wake that grows into the wall, which can be in any shape instead of just a circle or a straight line. After the wall is formed, the amulet returns to you and attaches itself to the string once more. While wearing the amulet, you take no damage from the spell cast using it. Once this property of the amulet has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ - "Wanyudo’s Burden (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wanyudo’s Burden (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wanyudo’s Burden (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items": [ + "Wanyudo's Burden (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wanyudo's Burden (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wanyudo's Burden (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -13862,7 +13859,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I’m no man." + "Eagles soar above Where no man could ever reach Good thing I'm no man." ], "by": "Haiku written by Bombuku the tanukin during the crafting of the first windweaver." }, @@ -13881,7 +13878,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Windweaver (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Windweaver (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Windweaver (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -13910,7 +13907,7 @@ "weight": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Undead ethereal ichor}", - "After witnessing the self-proclaimed “King of the Ghost Pirates” stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren’t too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive… and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", + "After witnessing the self-proclaimed \"King of the Ghost Pirates\" stretch his phantasmal limbs to board a ship, Bombuku just knew he had to recreate that power. The Undead pirates weren't too keen to part with their ectoplasm, but Bombuku is quite persuasive... and failing that, a good thief and a fast swimmer.", { "type": "item", "name": "Prosthesis Properties", @@ -13929,25 +13926,25 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Improved Hookshot", "entries": [ - "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item’s Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." + "As an action while the hand is attached to a target, you can reel yourself in. When you do, you move a number of feet up to the item's Hookshot range in a straight line towards the hand. In addition, the DC of the ability check required to forcefully detach the hook increases to 13." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hundred Claws", "entries": [ - "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "While wearing the prosthesis, you can use an action to summon a barrage of ghostly hands that assault a creature within {@b 10 feet} of you. Make a {@atk ms} against it ({@hit +5} to hit). On a hit, the creature takes {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage, and you can immediately attack it in this way again as part of the same action. You can make a maximum of three attacks with each use of this property. Once the property has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Wraithclaw (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Wraithclaw (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Wraithclaw (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { - "name": "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade", + "name": "Wyrm's Breath Grenade", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 270, "rarity": "varies", @@ -13957,16 +13954,16 @@ ], "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) breath sac}", - "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon’s biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", - "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon’s magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", - "Once a grenade has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust." + "Within a beautifully sculpted exterior is housed a dragon's biomantically-sustained toxin gland, pungent incense, and crushed diamond. Available in a variety of hues, the metal from which this grenade-like contraption is fashioned always matches the dragon from which the organ was harvested.", + "As an action, you can throw this magical device onto a surface you can see within {@b 60 feet} of you. Upon impact, the incense ignites, billowing out in a pungent, {@b 15-foot-radius sphere}, carrying with it the dragon's magic. A creature that starts its turn in the area or enters the area for the first time on a turn must make the associated saving throw, suffering the associated effects on a failure. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don't need to breathe. The cloud lasts for {@b 1 minute} or until a strong wind (at least 20 miles per hour) disperses it.", + "Once a grenade has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn, and it must be refilled with 100 gp of good-quality incense, as well as a specified value of diamond dust." ], - "items":[ - "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Bronze)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Copper)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Brass)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Gold)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Wyrm’s Breath Grenade (Silver)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + "items": [ + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Bronze)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Copper)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Brass)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Gold)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Wyrm's Breath Grenade (Silver)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] }, { @@ -14008,7 +14005,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Xyxlwood Bonsai (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Xyxlwood Bonsai (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -14031,18 +14028,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immaterial Step", "entries": [ - "While wearing this kimono, other creatures’ spaces aren’t considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature’s space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature’s space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. You can’t willingly end your turn in another creature’s space." + "While wearing this kimono, other creatures' spaces aren't considered difficult terrain for you, and you can move through a hostile creature's space regardless of its size. When you move into a creature's space using this property, you take {@damage 1d4} force damage, which can't be reduced or prevented in any way. You can't willingly end your turn in another creature's space." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Minor Possession", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature’s speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." + "As a bonus action while wearing this kimono, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to speak its command word, instructing one of the blue wisps to possess a creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you. The creature must succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma saving throw or the wisp enters the creature and can exert limited control over its body for {@b 1 minute}, disrupting its movements. For the duration, the creature's speed is halved, and it has {@b disadvantage} on the first attack roll it makes on each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property has no effect on Constructs and Undead." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Yukimono (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Yukimono (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Yukimono (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -14061,17 +14058,17 @@ "bonusAc": "+2", "entries": [ "{@i Component: Fiend (yokai) bone}", - "There’s something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good… and the cycle begins anew.", + "There's something undeniably intoxicating about the feeling of power one gets by terrorising others. This sensation has led many righteous paragons who don this armour to gradually becoming cruel, vicious tyrants. Inevitably, a freshfaced hero rises to defeat these despots, swearing to use the armour exclusively in the service of good... and the cycle begins anew.", "You have a {=bonusAc} bonus to AC while wearing this armour", { "type": "item", "name": "Oni's Aura", "entries": [ - "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn’t immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As an action while wearing this armour, you can release a wave of menacing lethal intent powerful enough to make other creatures tremble with fear. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet of you must make a {@dc 16} Wisdom saving throw or be {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more and isn't immune to being {@condition frightened}, it sees the ghostly image of an enormous oni materialising behind you and is also paralysed until the end of its next turn. A creature {@condition frightened} in this way must repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, taking {@damage 2d6} psychic damage on a failure, or ending the effect on itself on a success. Once this property of the item has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Armour of the Oni King (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Armour of the Oni King (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -14088,7 +14085,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Elemental volatile mote of air}", - "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid’s love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm’s way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", + "The Bonze, hermits of the Blossom Union, combine a druid's love of nature with a monk's discipline, adopting a hybrid ritualistic practice. They do not deign to shed the blood of other creatures and thus imbue training swords, known as bokken, with the power to propel them out of harm's way. The thunderous wind rip is really just a tool for releasing hard-to-reach fruit.", "This weapon has {@b 5 charges} and regains {@dice 1d4 + 1} expended charges daily at dawn. It deals bludgeoning damage instead of its normal damage type.", { "type": "entries", @@ -14108,11 +14105,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wind Rip", "entries": [ - "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as ‘wind rips’. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." + "With a swish, you can send a concussive wave of sound streaking towards a target. When you take the Attack action with this sword, you can replace any number of attacks with {@atk rs} known as 'wind rips'. Wind rips have a normal range of {@b 30 feet} and a long range of {@b 60 feet}, use the same ability modifier as the sword for its attack rolls, deal {@damage 1d10} thunder damage on a hit, and can be heard up to {@b 100 feet} away. If you score a critical hit against a creature with a wind rip, that creature is {@condition deafened} until the end of its next turn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Bonze's Bokken, Wind Ripper (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14131,18 +14128,18 @@ "rechargeAmount": 1, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Dragon (bronze) horn}", - "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant’s ancient weapon.", + "Legend tells of a great warrior queen who, having bested a bronze dragon in a game of wits, sought to wield the power of storms. With this power, she laid waste to entire armies, burning them with flashes of incandescent lightning. Some called her a liberator, others a tyrant. Though defeated by the Hero in Red, some of her power still remains in the Green Tyrant's ancient weapon.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Summon Storm", "entries": [ "With a flourish of this weapon, you can expend a bonus action to whip up a tornado in a {@b 5-foot-diameter}, {@b 30-foot-high cylinder} of rushing air and crackling lightning centred on a point within {@b 60 feet} of you. The tornado lasts for {@b 1 minute}. Each creature that enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is thrown {@b 10 feet} in a random direction, landing prone, and takes {@damage 1d8} bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can’t take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", - "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn." + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the tornado up to {@b 20 feet} in a straight line. Each creature whose space the tornado moves through must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw or take {@damage 1d8} lightning damage. A creature can't take damage from this effect more than once per turn.", + "Once this property of the weapon has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Glaive of the Green Tyrant (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14178,7 +14175,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Hakuja-to (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hakuja-to (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Hakuja-to (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -14194,11 +14191,11 @@ "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}", "charges": 4, "attachedSpells": { - "charges": { - "1": [ - "heat metal" - ] - } + "charges": { + "1": [ + "heat metal" + ] + } }, "reqAttune": true, "entries": [ @@ -14209,7 +14206,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heat Holder", "entries": [ - "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn’t propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn’t subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." + "As an action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 1 charge} to cast the {@spell heat metal} spell (save {@dc 15}). When heat metal is cast on this weapon, the heat doesn't propagate past the guard, and its wielder isn't subjected to the normal effects of the spell. Instead, the weapon deals an extra {@damage 1d8} fire damage to each target it hits while affected by the spell." ] }, { @@ -14227,7 +14224,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Jishin, Earth Render (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Jishin, Earth Render (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Jishin, Earth Render (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14254,7 +14251,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon’s attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" + "Luckily, this time, the samurai were prepared. While the lesser samurai cut through the demonic underlings, radiant arcs of energy blossoming out from their onikiri to strike down the hordes of stinking dretches, their sensei locked eyes with the huge, bulbous demon. A circle cleared as both samurai and demonlings subconsciously made space for the impending duel. If the sensei could hold the demon's attention for long enough, the day would be theirs" ], "by": "Saga of the Battle for Black Rock" }, @@ -14270,11 +14267,11 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Demon Lure", "entries": [ - "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you’re more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." + "As a bonus action while holding the sword, you can expend {@b 2 charges} to draw the attention of one creature you can see within {@b 30 feet} of you, forcing it to make a {@dc 15} Wisdom saving throw. Fiends make this saving throw with {@b disadvantage}. On a failure, the creature becomes fixated on you for {@b 1 minute}. While fixated, the creature is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is reduced to {@b 0 feet}. This effect ends if you attack any other creature, if you cast a spell, if you're more than {@b 30 feet} away from the fixated creature at any point, or if it takes any damage from you or a creature friendly to you." ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Onikiri, Demon Cutter (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14317,7 +14314,7 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Shisui, Water Slasher (uncommon)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Shisui, Water Slasher (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Shisui, Water Slasher (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", @@ -14342,7 +14339,7 @@ "grantsLanguage": true, "attachedSpells": { "charges": { - "3":[ + "3": [ "spirit guardians" ], "4": [ @@ -14353,14 +14350,14 @@ }, "entries": [ "{@i Component: Construct (komainu) lifespark}", - "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion’s visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", + "Blessed with the staunch loyalty of the noble komainu, these staffs are among some of the most reliable weapons an adventurer can ask for. Ever vigilant, the lion's visage at the tip growls menacingly at those it deems untrustworthy, as if warning them of the righteous punishment that awaits any who attempt to harm its wielder.", "While the weapon is on your person, you can speak and understand Aquan.", "This staff has 12 charges and regains 1d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a {@dice d20}. On a 1, the staff breaks in two with the sound of a mighty roar and is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Guardian’s Resolve", + "name": "Guardian's Resolve", "entries": [ - "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can’t enter your space if you’re unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." + "While holding this staff, creatures that lack the Swarm trait can't enter your space if you're unwilling. Swarms have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls while occupying your space." ] }, { @@ -14371,22 +14368,22 @@ ] } ], - "items":[ + "items": [ "Staff of the Jade Guardian (rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Staff of the Jade Guardian (very rare)|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] } ], - "itemType":[ + "itemType": [ { "abbreviation": "PR", "name": "Mundane Prostheses", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Mundane prostheses are nonmagical and fully mechanical in nature, which results in a number of limitations:", { - "type":"list", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "items": [ "A mundane prosthesis can be used to replace a missing limb, but not augment an existing one or add a new limb that a member of the species wouldn't normally have. For example, a human can't use a mundane tail prosthesis to gain the functionalities of a tail, but a ryūjin that has lost its tail can.", "A mundane prosthesis can replicate motor functions, but can't relay sensation. For example, a mundane prosthetic eye can turn in its socket, but doesn't grant its user the ability to see through it." ] @@ -14399,11 +14396,11 @@ "abbreviation": "PR:M", "name": "Magical Prostheses", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Magical prostheses make use of intricate enchantments to enhance their functionality and gain new properties. Magical prostheses function in the following ways:", { - "type":"list", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "items": [ "A magical prosthesis can replace a missing limb or other body part.", "A magical prosthesis can replicate all functions of the limb or other body part it emulates. For example, a magical prosthetic tongue is able to taste, a magical prosthetic eye can see, and a magical prosthetic nose is able to smell.", "A magical prosthesis can be placed around an existing limb or body part to enhance it. A prosthesis can't be used to add an additional limb beyond the creature's typical number of limbs unless stated otherwise.", @@ -14626,8 +14623,8 @@ "entries": [ "The object in parentheses is integrated into the prosthesis, and can't be separated from it, exchanged for another integrated object, or used to make ranged attacks by throwing it. You can extend or retract the integrated object as a free object interaction; if the integrated object is a weapon, this counts as drawing or stowing it. While an object is extended from an arm or hand prosthesis, you can manipulate it as if you were holding it, and your hand is not considered free. A prosthesis can only have one object integrated into it, which can be:", { - "type":"list", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "items": [ "A weapon without the Heavy or Superheavy properties", "A shield", "A set of tools or handheld item that can conceivably fit within the prosthesis (GM's discretion)", @@ -15051,7 +15048,7 @@ "other": true } ], - "entries": [ + "entries": [ { "name": "Age", "type": "entries", @@ -15682,7 +15679,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Darkvision", "entries": [ - "You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey." + "You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey." ] }, { @@ -16324,7 +16321,7 @@ ], "_versions": [ { - "_abstract":{ + "_abstract": { "name": "Tatsumi; (Nishikin; {{color}})", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "_mod": { @@ -16555,7 +16552,7 @@ ] } ], - "_abstract":{ + "_abstract": { "name": "Tatsumi; (Ryujin; {{color}})", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "_mod": { @@ -16563,7 +16560,7 @@ { "mode": "removeArr", "names": "Koi Dragon Colour" - }, + }, { "mode": "replaceArr", "replace": "Heartening Breath", @@ -16587,7 +16584,7 @@ } } ] - } + } } } ], @@ -16725,11 +16722,11 @@ "hasFluff": true } ], - "raceFluff":[ + "raceFluff": [ { "name": "Enkoh", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16761,7 +16758,7 @@ { "name": "Enkoh (Hulking)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16800,7 +16797,7 @@ { "name": "Enkoh (Springtail)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16840,7 +16837,7 @@ { "name": "Fuyoren", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16853,7 +16850,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Seasonal Divination", "entries": [ - "Bound to nature, the fuyoren bear an imprint of the world at the time of their birth. So-called “winter warriors” are fuyoren born in the bitter, colder months and are believed to bear an aggressive, steely disposition. Fuyoren born in spring are blessed with a childlike, optimistic disposition, while summer fuyoren are typically charismatic, and autumnal fuyoren are said to be wise. Whether these stereotypes are true or merely a product of a cultural myth manifesting itself in the way fuyoren are raised is unknown." + "Bound to nature, the fuyoren bear an imprint of the world at the time of their birth. So-called \"winter warriors\" are fuyoren born in the bitter, colder months and are believed to bear an aggressive, steely disposition. Fuyoren born in spring are blessed with a childlike, optimistic disposition, while summer fuyoren are typically charismatic, and autumnal fuyoren are said to be wise. Whether these stereotypes are true or merely a product of a cultural myth manifesting itself in the way fuyoren are raised is unknown." ] }, { @@ -16868,7 +16865,7 @@ { "name": "Hanamori", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16896,7 +16893,7 @@ { "name": "Haniwa", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16917,7 +16914,7 @@ { "name": "Isetsu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16938,7 +16935,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Fortune Favoured", "entries": [ - "Isetsu hold a deterministic philosophy: just as their destiny was set at the dawn of the world, so are others beating an inevitable path, whether they realise it or not. To the isetsu, luck is a complex, measurable science, and good fortune is a talent that can be trained, a skill they dedicate endless hours to mastering. Many tales of incredible, serendipitous events occurring in favour of the isetsu seem to indicate this training holds worth. Even the most sceptical members of other races begrudgingly accept that the isetsu come up “lucky” in battle at a rate far beyond any other creature. A common idiom across the realms, referring to an incredible stroke of good fortune, is “an isetsu's million-to-one”." + "Isetsu hold a deterministic philosophy: just as their destiny was set at the dawn of the world, so are others beating an inevitable path, whether they realise it or not. To the isetsu, luck is a complex, measurable science, and good fortune is a talent that can be trained, a skill they dedicate endless hours to mastering. Many tales of incredible, serendipitous events occurring in favour of the isetsu seem to indicate this training holds worth. Even the most sceptical members of other races begrudgingly accept that the isetsu come up \"lucky\" in battle at a rate far beyond any other creature. A common idiom across the realms, referring to an incredible stroke of good fortune, is \"an isetsu's million-to-one\"." ] } ] @@ -16946,7 +16943,7 @@ { "name": "Kitsune", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -16981,7 +16978,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17003,7 +17000,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] } ] @@ -17011,7 +17008,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Red Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17033,7 +17030,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17050,7 +17047,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Blue Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17072,7 +17069,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17088,7 +17085,7 @@ { "name": "Oniborne (Green Oniborne)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17110,7 +17107,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Deeper Experience", "entries": [ - "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: “We simply feel more”. Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." + "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] }, { @@ -17126,7 +17123,7 @@ { "name": "Ryokido", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17135,7 +17132,7 @@ ], "by": "Ryoko's Diary" }, - "Nestled deep within wizened, dry thorn forests, the most ancient settlements in the realm persist, unbroken by scouring winds, blistering sun, or the relentless march of time. Here live the ryokido, colloquially known as “lion turtles”, a race of telepathic beings that call this inhospitable expanse home. All ryokido share fierce claws and squat, feline faces, but every ryokido shell is unique, as distinctive as a fingerprint. Each heavy carapace bears an identifying arrangement of colourful, textured patterns, with some hereditary markings idiosyncratic to one's village and clan.", + "Nestled deep within wizened, dry thorn forests, the most ancient settlements in the realm persist, unbroken by scouring winds, blistering sun, or the relentless march of time. Here live the ryokido, colloquially known as \"lion turtles\", a race of telepathic beings that call this inhospitable expanse home. All ryokido share fierce claws and squat, feline faces, but every ryokido shell is unique, as distinctive as a fingerprint. Each heavy carapace bears an identifying arrangement of colourful, textured patterns, with some hereditary markings idiosyncratic to one's village and clan.", { "type": "section", "name": "Telepathic Connection", @@ -17156,7 +17153,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17178,7 +17175,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi (Nishikin)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17214,7 +17211,7 @@ { "name": "Tatsumi (Ryujin)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ "Along the lowland, nutrient-rich lakes and bubbling freshwater streams that branch throughout the Yokai Realms, the twin peoples of the tatsumi make their home. With a meticulously charted history that stretches across aeons, the tatsumi's ancestors are said to be the seed from which all dragons and dragon-folk sprang forth into the world. A hardy, bipedal, industrious folk, they are renowned for their colourful, moon-blessed scales and powerful builds.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17250,7 +17247,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17279,7 +17276,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu (Hanataka)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -17307,7 +17304,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hanataka", "entries": [ - "Less ferocious and impulsive than the karasu, hanataka are widely regarded as the “higher” lineage of tengu. With the patience and tenacity of a flowing river, they live, train, and meditate in the towering trees of their mountain home. Hanataka tengu are swiftly provoked by vanity and are quick to humble the arrogant and foolish. To those who show respect, however, elder hanataka tengu make sage counsellors and guides, imparting the wisdom of age and yokai magic. Legend tells that the great warriors of old honed their swiftness of blade and sharpness of mind under the guidance of hanataka masters." + "Less ferocious and impulsive than the karasu, hanataka are widely regarded as the \"higher\" lineage of tengu. With the patience and tenacity of a flowing river, they live, train, and meditate in the towering trees of their mountain home. Hanataka tengu are swiftly provoked by vanity and are quick to humble the arrogant and foolish. To those who show respect, however, elder hanataka tengu make sage counsellors and guides, imparting the wisdom of age and yokai magic. Legend tells that the great warriors of old honed their swiftness of blade and sharpness of mind under the guidance of hanataka masters." ] } ] @@ -17315,7 +17312,7 @@ { "name": "Tengu (Karasu)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ @@ -18438,7 +18435,7 @@ "name": "Path of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", - "page":150, + "page": 150, "classSource": "PHB", "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Kaiju", @@ -18454,7 +18451,7 @@ "name": "College of Hanabi", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Bard", - "page":152, + "page": 152, "classSource": "PHB", "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Hanabi", @@ -18469,7 +18466,7 @@ "name": "College of Masks", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Bard", - "page":154, + "page": 154, "classSource": "PHB", "shortName": "Masks", "subclassFeatures": [ @@ -18483,29 +18480,29 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Cleric", "classSource": "PHB", - "page":172, + "page": 172, "shortName": "Shrine Warden", "edition": "classic", - "additionalSpells":[ + "additionalSpells": [ { - "prepared":{ - "1":[ + "prepared": { + "1": [ "protection from evil and good", "sanctuary" ], - "3":[ + "3": [ "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "silence" ], - "5":[ + "5": [ "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "dispel magic" ], - "7":[ + "7": [ "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "guardian of faith" ], - "9":[ + "9": [ "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" ] @@ -18519,18 +18516,18 @@ "Divine Strike|Cleric|PHB|Shrine Warden|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|8", "Empowered Consecration|Cleric|PHB|Shrine Warden|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|17" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "protection from evil and good", - "sanctuary", - "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "silence", - "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "dispel magic", - "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "guardian of faith", - "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "protection from evil and good", + "sanctuary", + "protection|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "silence", + "extract shirikodama|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "dispel magic", + "rock tomb|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "guardian of faith", + "Bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "Magatsuchi's Lantern|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18538,33 +18535,33 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Druid", "classSource": "PHB", - "page":176, + "page": 176, "edition": "classic", "shortName": "Yokai", - "additionalSpells":[ + "additionalSpells": [ { - "prepared":{ - "2":[ + "prepared": { + "2": [ "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "find familiar" ], - "3":[ + "3": [ "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "invisibility" ], - "5":[ + "5": [ "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "haste" ], - "7":[ + "7": [ "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "compulsion" ], - "9":[ + "9": [ "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "dominate person" ], - "10":[ + "10": [ "animate objects" ] } @@ -18576,19 +18573,19 @@ "Beckon the Yokai|Druid|PHB|Yokai|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Yokai Fortification|Druid|PHB|Yokai|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "find familiar", - "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "invisibility", - "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "haste", - "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "compulsion", - "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "dominate person", - "animate objects" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "earthen uppercut|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "find familiar", + "Wanyudo's Fury|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "invisibility", + "water wyrm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "haste", + "lion's roar|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "compulsion", + "eruption|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "dominate person", + "animate objects" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18649,18 +18646,18 @@ "True Guardian|Paladin|PHB|Yojimbo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Ultimate Protector|Paladin|PHB|Yojimbo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "heroism", - "sanctuary", - "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "warding bond", - "spirit guardians", - "switcheroo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "death ward", - "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "wall of force" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "heroism", + "sanctuary", + "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "warding bond", + "spirit guardians", + "switcheroo|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "death ward", + "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "bakuryo's blessed blizzard|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "wall of force" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18698,13 +18695,13 @@ "Multi-Weapon Mastery|Ranger|PHB|Ronin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|11", "Relentless Onslaught|Ranger|PHB|Ronin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "expeditious retreat", - "blur", - "remove curse", - "death ward", - "legend lore" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "expeditious retreat", + "blur", + "remove curse", + "death ward", + "legend lore" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18768,20 +18765,20 @@ "Explosive Emergence|Sorcerer|PHB|Spirit Caller|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14", "Final Form Manifestation|Sorcerer|PHB|Spirit Caller|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|18" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "command", - "mage armor", - "minor illusion", - "aid", - "mirror image", - "plant growth", - "phantom steed", - "banishment", - "guardian of faith", - "reincarnate", - "seeming", - "astral projection" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "command", + "mage armor", + "minor illusion", + "aid", + "mirror image", + "plant growth", + "phantom steed", + "banishment", + "guardian of faith", + "reincarnate", + "seeming", + "astral projection" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18824,18 +18821,18 @@ "Shinigami Domination|Warlock|PHB|Shinigami|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Master of Death|Warlock|PHB|Shinigami|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "see future death|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "sleep", - "blindness/deafness", - "lifesap aura|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "animate dead", - "speak with dead", - "death ward", - "greater invisibility", - "animate objects", - "dominate person" - ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "see future death|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "sleep", + "blindness/deafness", + "lifesap aura|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "animate dead", + "speak with dead", + "death ward", + "greater invisibility", + "animate objects", + "dominate person" + ], "hasFluff": true }, { @@ -18888,13 +18885,13 @@ "Elemental Ferocity|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Ferocity|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Battery|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Ferocity|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "magic missile", - "magic weapon", - "blink", - "guardian of faith", - "Bigby's hand" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "magic missile", + "magic weapon", + "blink", + "guardian of faith", + "Bigby's hand" + ] }, { "name": "Disciple of Fortification", @@ -18930,13 +18927,13 @@ "Elemental Reinforcement|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Fortification|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Bulwark|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Fortification|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "shield", - "shielding word|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "protection from energy", - "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", - "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "shield", + "shielding word|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "protection from energy", + "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", + "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + ] }, { "name": "Disciple of Fusion", @@ -18986,13 +18983,13 @@ "Elemental Enhancement|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Invigoration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|15", "Primordial Invigoration|Bender|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Invigoration|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|20" ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "bless", - "enhance ability", - "haste", - "freedom of movement", - "greater restoration" - ] + "subclassSpells": [ + "bless", + "enhance ability", + "haste", + "freedom of movement", + "greater restoration" + ] }, { "name": "Sensei", @@ -19033,33 +19030,33 @@ "Shrug It Off|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Sensei|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|10", "Martial Prodigy|Tamer|HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting|Sensei|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|14" ], - "optionalfeatureProgression":[ + "optionalfeatureProgression": [ { - "name":"Training Paradigm", - "featureType":[ + "name": "Training Paradigm", + "featureType": [ "MT" ], - "progression":{ - "3":3, - "7":1, - "10":1, - "14":1, - "18":1 - } - } - ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "flash|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "repulsing palm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "wind strike|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "create food and water", - "haste", - "freedom of movement", - "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "greater restoration" - ] + "progression": { + "3": 3, + "7": 1, + "10": 1, + "14": 1, + "18": 1 + } + } + ], + "subclassSpells": [ + "flash|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "repulsing palm|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "earthskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "wind strike|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "create food and water", + "haste", + "freedom of movement", + "steelskin|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "endure|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "greater restoration" + ] } ], "subclassFeature": [ @@ -19085,7 +19082,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Aspect of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19158,7 +19154,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Transformation of the Kaiju", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19215,7 +19210,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Ascendant Dragon", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19230,7 +19224,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Eternal Leviathan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19245,7 +19238,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Titan Earth", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19260,7 +19252,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Armoured Kabuto", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19275,7 +19266,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Infinite Tempest", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19290,7 +19280,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Ascendant Dragon", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19305,7 +19294,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Eternal Leviathan", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19320,7 +19308,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Titan Earth", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19335,7 +19322,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Armoured Kabuto", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19350,7 +19336,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "The Infinite Tempest", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "className": "Barbarian", @@ -19375,7 +19360,7 @@ "level": 3, "entries": [ "Since time immemorial, the College of Hanabi has produced the finest firework artisans. From craftspeople in workshops to conductors who orchestrate thousands of explosions in an intricate performance, bards from this college are celebrated throughout the Yokai Realms. They are more than simple artificers; they imbue each spark with a story, each explosion with emotion, and create an ephemeral tapestry of light and sound whose message moulds the mind of all who witness it.", - "Whether or not you attended the college itself or learnt the art from a backstreet alchemist is moot\u2014you are an entertainer who uses bright colours and loud bangs as a medium. Perhaps you travelled with a carnival, bringing joy to a new town each evening. Maybe you are a fresh college graduate, seeking to conduct performances in the courts of the high and mighty. Or perhaps you were employed in the Silk Purse's quarries but turned mundane blasting operations into fantastical varicoloured displays, much to the chagrin of your foreman. Naysayers be damned, fireworks are a feast for the eyes, and besides, the explosions aren't that loud anymore. Maybe you should get that checked out…", + "Whether or not you attended the college itself or learnt the art from a backstreet alchemist is moot\u2014you are an entertainer who uses bright colours and loud bangs as a medium. Perhaps you travelled with a carnival, bringing joy to a new town each evening. Maybe you are a fresh college graduate, seeking to conduct performances in the courts of the high and mighty. Or perhaps you were employed in the Silk Purse's quarries but turned mundane blasting operations into fantastical varicoloured displays, much to the chagrin of your foreman. Naysayers be damned, fireworks are a feast for the eyes, and besides, the explosions aren't that loud anymore. Maybe you should get that checked out...", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Burgeoning Inventor|Bard|PHB|Hanabi|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|3|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -21510,7 +21495,7 @@ "{@spell Bigby's hand}{@sup *}" ] ], - "footnotes":[ + "footnotes": [ "*The damage type is one for which you have affinity instead of what is specified (you choose when you cast the spell).", "**You move to a Border-Elemental Plane associated with your Elemental Affinity (see page 159)." ] @@ -22194,9 +22179,9 @@ "{@i 3rd-Level Sensei Feature}", "You learn specific martial techniques, which you teach to each of your companions. Choose three techniques from the options below. When you command a companion on your turn, you can instruct it to use one or more of these techniques.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ { "type": "refOptionalfeature", "optionalfeature": "Avoid|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" @@ -22371,7 +22356,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Be it man, beast, or earth itself, everything trembles before me.”" + "Be it man, beast, or earth itself, everything trembles before me.\"" ] } ] @@ -22542,17 +22527,17 @@ ] } ], - "background":[ + "background": [ { "name": "Elementalist (Elemental Fighting)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 209, - "edition":"classic", - "ability":[ + "edition": "classic", + "ability": [ { - "choose":{ + "choose": { "weighted": { - "from":[ + "from": [ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22565,9 +22550,9 @@ } }, { - "choose":{ + "choose": { "weighted": { - "from":[ + "from": [ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22581,7 +22566,7 @@ } } ], - "feats":[ + "feats": [ { "Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms": true } @@ -22594,7 +22579,7 @@ ], "toolProficiencies": [ { - "anyArtisansTool": 1 + "anyArtisansTool": 1 } ], "languageProficiencies": [ @@ -22604,7 +22589,7 @@ ], "startingEquipment": [ { - "a":[ + "a": [ { "equipmentType": "toolArtisan" }, @@ -22615,7 +22600,7 @@ "value": 1500 } ], - "b":[ + "b": [ { "value": 5000 } @@ -22626,48 +22611,48 @@ "From the soil beneath your feet to the clouds that roam the sky, every aspect of the natural world holds magic, and so do you. For some, it takes decades of exhausting study to earn this connection. Others, perhaps those with a wisp of yokai magic, are born able to connect with the natural forces around them, influencing the elements as effortlessly as breathing.", "Whether intentionally or subconsciously, elementalists enhance their performance in ordinary jobs with supernatural touches. A miner attuned to earth might have an uncanny ability to extract geodes without damaging them, while a gondolier with water affinity can steer their vessel without using an oar. A fire-attuned smith can forge without bellows, while an air elementalist sailor might effortlessly steer into the most favourable winds at sea.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Optional Language:", - "entry": "{@language Primordial}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Feat:", - "entry": "{@feat Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", - "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiency:", - "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment:", - "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" - } + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Language:", + "entry": "{@language Primordial}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Feat:", + "entry": "{@feat Elemental Fighting|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", + "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiency:", + "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment:", + "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" + } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", + "entries": [ "You can use an action to attune to your environment and accurately predict what the weather will be at your location for the next {@bold 24 hours}. After using this feature to predict the weather, you can perform a {@bold 10-minute ritual} to influence it. If you do, there is a 50 percent chance the weather will change over the next 24 hours to match a condition you specify from among foggy, overcast, raining, snowing, sunny, or windy. Your influence over the weather is limited: you can't conjure any weather effects that would cause harm to plants and animals, and if the source of the weather is anything other than natural (such as from a magically conjured storm), you cannot influence it. Once you perform this ritual, you can't do so again until the next dawn." ], - "data":{ + "data": { "isFeature": true } }, @@ -22832,12 +22817,12 @@ "name": "Elementalist (Elemental Initiate)", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 209, - "edition":"classic", - "ability":[ + "edition": "classic", + "ability": [ { - "choose":{ + "choose": { "weighted": { - "from":[ + "from": [ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22850,9 +22835,9 @@ } }, { - "choose":{ + "choose": { "weighted": { - "from":[ + "from": [ "str", "con", "wis" @@ -22866,7 +22851,7 @@ } } ], - "feats":[ + "feats": [ { "Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms": true } @@ -22879,7 +22864,7 @@ ], "toolProficiencies": [ { - "anyArtisansTool": 1 + "anyArtisansTool": 1 } ], "languageProficiencies": [ @@ -22889,7 +22874,7 @@ ], "startingEquipment": [ { - "a":[ + "a": [ { "equipmentType": "toolArtisan" }, @@ -22900,7 +22885,7 @@ "value": 1500 } ], - "b":[ + "b": [ { "value": 5000 } @@ -22911,48 +22896,48 @@ "From the soil beneath your feet to the clouds that roam the sky, every aspect of the natural world holds magic, and so do you. For some, it takes decades of exhausting study to earn this connection. Others, perhaps those with a wisp of yokai magic, are born able to connect with the natural forces around them, influencing the elements as effortlessly as breathing.", "Whether intentionally or subconsciously, elementalists enhance their performance in ordinary jobs with supernatural touches. A miner attuned to earth might have an uncanny ability to extract geodes without damaging them, while a gondolier with water affinity can steer their vessel without using an oar. A fire-attuned smith can forge without bellows, while an air elementalist sailor might effortlessly steer into the most favourable winds at sea.", { - "type":"list", - "style":"list-hang-notitle", - "items":[ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Optional Language:", - "entry": "{@language Primordial}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Feat:", - "entry": "{@feat Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", - "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiency:", - "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment:", - "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" - } + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "entry": "Strength, Constitution, Wisdom" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Optional Language:", + "entry": "{@language Primordial}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Feat:", + "entry": "{@feat Elemental Initiate|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies:", + "entry": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}, {@skill Nature|PHB}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiency:", + "entry": "{@filter Choose one kind of Artisan's Tools}" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment:", + "entry": "Choose A or B: (A) {@filter artisan's tools|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} (same as above), {@item backpack|PHB}, {@item traveler's clothes|PHB}, {@item healer's kit|PHB}, and1 15 GP; or (B) 50 GP" + } ] }, { - "type":"entries", - "name":"Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", - "entries":[ + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional Feature: Primordial Sense", + "entries": [ "You can use an action to attune to your environment and accurately predict what the weather will be at your location for the next {@bold 24 hours}. After using this feature to predict the weather, you can perform a {@bold 10-minute ritual} to influence it. If you do, there is a 50 percent chance the weather will change over the next 24 hours to match a condition you specify from among foggy, overcast, raining, snowing, sunny, or windy. Your influence over the weather is limited: you can't conjure any weather effects that would cause harm to plants and animals, and if the source of the weather is anything other than natural (such as from a magically conjured storm), you cannot influence it. Once you perform this ritual, you can't do so again until the next dawn." ], - "data":{ + "data": { "isFeature": true } }, @@ -23237,7 +23222,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Feature: Hanabi Apprentice", "entries": [ - "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure “top shelf ” components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." + "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure \"top shelf \" components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." ], "data": { "isFeature": true @@ -23247,7 +23232,7 @@ "name": "Suggested Characteristics", "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people… yet.", + "Being a hanabi engineer requires a mind simultaneously capable of bombastic imagination and intense focus. You see opportunity in every obstacle and delight in solving problems in the most overengineered fashion possible. Your enthusiasm for your work is inspiring, but long, isolated years of meticulous training and craft may have left you a little lacking in social situations. Alas, there is no machine that can make you better at dealing with people... yet.", { "type": "table", "colLabels": [ @@ -23524,7 +23509,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Optional Feature: Hanabi Apprentice", "entries": [ - "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. Alumni of the college might be able to procure “top shelf ” components and magic items unavailable to those outside the clique, or they may put you in touch with affluent merchants or tribes interested in purchasing your wares." + "As an associate of the College of Hanabi, you have access to a large network of tinkerers, merchants, and manufacturers. You know the right technical jargon to seamlessly integrate with other inventors, and you can count on the support of the college for information and lodgings in communities where it has a strong presence. 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I love my yokai family, but I'm secretly beginning to wonder if I was stolen by them as a child." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "d6", + "Flaw" ], - [ - "5", - "I am extremely swift to anger when I believe someone has disrespected nature or the spirits that dwell therein." + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" ], - [ - "6", - "I put too much faith in my own abilities; I believe myself to be almost invincible." + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The letter of the law means absolutely nothing to me; I am guided solely by my own moral compass." + ], + [ + "2", + "I hide my past, fearing I'll never truly fit in with other people." + ], + [ + "3", + "I believe myself to be better than others; having been raised by yokai, I've witnessed magical feats that most could never dream of." + ], + [ + "4", + "I am very slow to trust Humanoids and find it hard to take them at their word." + ], + [ + "5", + "I am extremely swift to anger when I believe someone has disrespected nature or the spirits that dwell therein." + ], + [ + "6", + "I put too much faith in my own abilities; I believe myself to be almost invincible." + ] ] - ] - } + } ] } ] @@ -25939,282 +25924,273 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Avoid", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass":{ - "name":"Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, your companion can take the {@action Dodge} action." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Block", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass":{ - "name":"Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a reaction when your companion is attacked by a creature it can see and that attack deals bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, your companion can add your proficiency bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially turning a hit into a miss. 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If your companion succeeds, it can move the creature to an unoccupied space within {@bold 5 feet} of it and can knock it {@bold prone}, dealing bludgeoning damage to it equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "People's Elbow", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass":{ - "name":"Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a prone target. Your companion leaps into the air and places its full bodyweight behind a particularly hard or sharp part of its anatomy. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is larger than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks. Hit or miss, your companion falls {@bold prone}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Uppercut", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 202, - "featureType": [ - "MT" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Tamer", - "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass":{ - "name":"Sensei", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" - - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a target that isn't prone. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold (see page 83) for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is smaller than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 91, - "featureType": [ - "AWM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "otherSummary":{ + "name": "Avoid", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can take the {@action Dodge} action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Block", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a reaction when your companion is attacked by a creature it can see and that attack deals bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, your companion can add your proficiency bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack still hits, the damage dealt is reduced by an amount equal to {@damage 1d6} plus your proficiency bonus." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Charge", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As an action, your companion gains additional movement equal to its speed, and it can make one Martial Strike attack. If your companion moves up to {@bold 20 feet} straight towards a creature and then hits it with a Martial Strike, the attack deals an extra 1d10 damage, and the target must succeed on a {@bold Strength saving throw} (DC equals 8 + your companion's Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked {@bold prone}. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dancing Feet", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can take the Disengage action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grapple", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to grapple one creature within its reach by making a grapple check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sweep", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, your companion can attempt to sweep a creature's legs (or other anatomy) to knock it {@bold prone} using the Shoving a Creature rules. The companion can choose to make a {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Athletics)} check for the contest. A creature more than one size larger than your companion automatically succeeds on this check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Throw", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion has a creature grappled and takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack. Instead of an attack roll, it makes a {@bold Strength or Dexterity (Athletics) check} contested by the target's {@bold Strength (Athletics)} or {@bold Dexterity (Acrobatics)} check (target's choice). If your companion succeeds, it can move the creature to an unoccupied space within {@bold 5 feet} of it and can knock it {@bold prone}, dealing bludgeoning damage to it equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "People's Elbow", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a prone target. Your companion leaps into the air and places its full bodyweight behind a particularly hard or sharp part of its anatomy. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is larger than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks. Hit or miss, your companion falls {@bold prone}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Uppercut", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 202, + "featureType": [ + "MT" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Tamer", + "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Sensei", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms" + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn, when your companion takes the Attack action, it can replace one of its attacks with a special melee attack, which must be against a target that isn't prone. It makes a melee attack roll against the target. The critical hit threshold (see page 83) for this attack is reduced by 1 for each size category that your companion is smaller than the target. On a hit, the target takes damage equal to two rolls of your companion's Martial Strikes damage dice, of the same type as your companion's Martial Strike attacks." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 91, + "featureType": [ + "AWM" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 2}, proficiency with at least one {@itemProperty A|PHB|Ammunition} weapon", "entrySummary": "Martial Level 2" } - } - ], - "entries": [ + } + ], + "entries": [ { "type": "section", "name": "Tier I: Advance Techniques", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "entries", "name": "Aerodynamic Ammunition", "entries": [ - "When you finish a short or long rest, you can modify a number of pieces of ammunition equal to twice your proficiency bonus, increasing their aerodynamism. The normal range of attack rolls you make using weapons that use this ammunition is doubled, and the long range increases by half its value. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates 24 hours after it’s created." + "When you finish a short or long rest, you can modify a number of pieces of ammunition equal to twice your proficiency bonus, increasing their aerodynamism. The normal range of attack rolls you make using weapons that use this ammunition is doubled, and the long range increases by half its value. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates 24 hours after it's created." ] } ] @@ -26222,25 +26198,25 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Tinkered Artillery", - "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", - "page": 91, - "featureType": [ - "AWM" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "otherSummary":{ + "name": "Tinkered Artillery", + "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", + "page": 91, + "featureType": [ + "AWM" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 2}, proficiency with at least one {@itemProperty A|PHB|Ammunition} weapon", "entrySummary": "Martial Level 2" } - } - ], - "entries": [ + } + ], + "entries": [ { "type": "section", "name": "Tier I: Advance Techniques", - "entries":[ + "entries": [ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tinkered Artillery", @@ -26261,7 +26237,7 @@ } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." ] } ] @@ -26330,7 +26306,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Double Load", "entries": [ - "Once on your turn, when you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can load two pieces of ammunition into the weapon. If the attack hits, it deals one extra die of the weapon’s damage. This technique can’t be used with Loading’s Twin Load." + "Once on your turn, when you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can load two pieces of ammunition into the weapon. If the attack hits, it deals one extra die of the weapon's damage. This technique can't be used with Loading's Twin Load." ] } ] @@ -26380,7 +26356,7 @@ } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." ] } ] @@ -26462,11 +26438,11 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Phosphorous", - "entry": "On a hit, the target takes an extra {@damage 3d6} fire damage, emits bright light for 10 feet and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and can’t benefit from being {@condition invisible} or taking the {@action Hide} action. The phosphorus burns for {@b 1 minute}, or until the target uses an action to extinguish the flame or is submerged in water." + "entry": "On a hit, the target takes an extra {@damage 3d6} fire damage, emits bright light for 10 feet and dim light for an additional 10 feet, and can't benefit from being {@condition invisible} or taking the {@action Hide} action. The phosphorus burns for {@b 1 minute}, or until the target uses an action to extinguish the flame or is submerged in water." } ] }, - "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon’s normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it’s created." + "When you make an attack with an Ammunition weapon, you can use one of your modified pieces of ammunition, but you can only target creatures or objects within that weapon's normal range for that attack roll. Any specialised ammunition you create using this technique deteriorates {@b 24 hours} after it's created." ] } ] @@ -26497,7 +26473,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ambidextrous", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action and attack with a Finesse melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different Finesse melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action and attack with a Finesse melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different Finesse melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -26528,7 +26504,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nimble Duelist", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with a melee attack using a Finesse weapon, that creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you until the end of that turn." + "When you hit a creature with a melee attack using a Finesse weapon, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against you until the end of that turn." ] } ] @@ -26666,7 +26642,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fighting Elegance", "entries": [ - "Your AC increases by 2 while you’re wielding a Finesse weapon and not wielding a non-Finesse weapon or shield in your other hand." + "Your AC increases by 2 while you're wielding a Finesse weapon and not wielding a non-Finesse weapon or shield in your other hand." ] } ] @@ -26732,7 +26708,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Colossal Strength", "entries": [ - "If your Strength score is 15 or higher, being Small or Tiny doesn’t impose disadvantage on your attack rolls with Heavy weapons." + "If your Strength score is 15 or higher, being Small or Tiny doesn't impose disadvantage on your attack rolls with Heavy weapons." ] } ] @@ -26794,7 +26770,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hammering Blow", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature no more than one size larger than you with a Heavy weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon’s damage dice, you can knock the target {@condition prone}." + "When you hit a creature no more than one size larger than you with a Heavy weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon's damage dice, you can knock the target {@condition prone}." ] } ] @@ -26999,7 +26975,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Direct Damage", "entries": [ - "Your damage rolls for attacks you make with Impact weapons ignore {@h temporary hit points}, striking at a target’s normal hit points directly. In addition, if an attack you make with an Impact weapon forces a target to make a {@b Constitution saving throw} to maintain its concentration, it has disadvantage on the saving throw." + "Your damage rolls for attacks you make with Impact weapons ignore {@h temporary hit points}, striking at a target's normal hit points directly. In addition, if an attack you make with an Impact weapon forces a target to make a {@b Constitution saving throw} to maintain its concentration, it has disadvantage on the saving throw." ] } ] @@ -27030,7 +27006,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dizzying Strike", "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack using an Impact weapon, that creature’s speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. This effect can stack." + "Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack using an Impact weapon, that creature's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. This effect can stack." ] } ] @@ -27099,7 +27075,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Momentum Swing", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action and miss a target with an Impact weapon, you can immediately use a bonus action to make another attack with that weapon against the target. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action and miss a target with an Impact weapon, you can immediately use a bonus action to make another attack with that weapon against the target. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -27133,7 +27109,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Staggering Strike", "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with an Impact weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon’s damage dice or score a critical hit, that creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or be staggered until the end of its next turn. While staggered, a creature has disadvantage on all attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that use Dexterity or Intelligence, and it can’t take reactions." + "When you hit a creature with an Impact weapon and roll the highest result on the weapon's damage dice or score a critical hit, that creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or be staggered until the end of its next turn. While staggered, a creature has disadvantage on all attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that use Dexterity or Intelligence, and it can't take reactions." ] } ] @@ -27234,7 +27210,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Lightweight", "entries": [ - "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren’t wearing a {@item shield|PHB} or {@filter heavy armor|PHB}, your speed increases by 10 feet." + "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren't wearing a {@item shield|PHB} or {@filter heavy armor|PHB}, your speed increases by 10 feet." ] } ] @@ -27403,7 +27379,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Featherweight", "entries": [ - "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren’t wearing a shield or {@item heavy armor|phb}, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and have advantage on {@b Dexterity saving throws}." + "While the only weapons you are wielding are Light weapons and you aren't wearing a shield or {@item heavy armor|phb}, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and have advantage on {@b Dexterity saving throws}." ] } ] @@ -27469,7 +27445,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flexible Weaponry", "entries": [ - "You can use a Loading or Reload weapon as a crude club. It is a simple melee weapon with the {@itemProperty F|PHB|Finesse} property that deals {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using a Loading or Reload weapon, that creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you until the start of its next turn." + "You can use a Loading or Reload weapon as a crude club. It is a simple melee weapon with the {@itemProperty F|PHB|Finesse} property that deals {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit. If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using a Loading or Reload weapon, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against you until the start of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -27635,7 +27611,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Twin Load", "entries": [ - "Once per turn, when you take the {@action Attack} action, you can forgo one of the attacks you can make as part of that action to load a second piece of ammunition. If the next attack you make with that weapon hits, your attack deals extra damage equal to your weapon’s damage die plus your proficiency bonus. This technique can’t be used with Ammunition’s Double Load." + "Once per turn, when you take the {@action Attack} action, you can forgo one of the attacks you can make as part of that action to load a second piece of ammunition. If the next attack you make with that weapon hits, your attack deals extra damage equal to your weapon's damage die plus your proficiency bonus. This technique can't be used with Ammunition's Double Load." ] } ] @@ -27705,7 +27681,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quick Shot", "entries": [ - "After you take the {@action Attack} action and only attack with a Loading or Reload weapon, you can make one attack with that weapon as a bonus action that turn. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "After you take the {@action Attack} action and only attack with a Loading or Reload weapon, you can make one attack with that weapon as a bonus action that turn. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative." ] } ] @@ -27976,7 +27952,7 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Got ‘em", + "name": "Got 'em", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 104, "featureType": [ @@ -28000,7 +27976,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "entries", - "name": "Got ‘em", + "name": "Got 'em", "entries": [ "You have advantage on opportunity attacks made with unarmed strikes or with {@itemProperty PU|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Pugilist} weapons, and when a creature provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can attempt to grapple that creature as your opportunity attack." ] @@ -28022,7 +27998,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28059,7 +28035,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28096,7 +28072,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28133,7 +28109,7 @@ "{@optfeature Blitzer|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Expert Pugilist|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", "{@optfeature Finisher|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}", - "{@optfeature Got ‘em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" + "{@optfeature Got 'em|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms}" ], "otherSummary": { "entry": "{@variantrule Advanced Weapon Masteries|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms|Martial Level 14}", @@ -28150,7 +28126,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tough Mother", "entries": [ - "While you aren’t wielding any weapons other than pugilist weapons, carrying a {@item shield|PHB}, or wearing armour, any bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage you take is reduced by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus." + "While you aren't wielding any weapons other than pugilist weapons, carrying a {@item shield|PHB}, or wearing armour, any bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage you take is reduced by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus." ] } ] @@ -28181,7 +28157,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fortified Position", "entries": [ - "While you are wielding a Reach weapon and aren’t {@condition restrained} or {@condition incapacitated}, the area within 10 feet of you is {@b difficult terrain} for creatures of your choice." + "While you are wielding a Reach weapon and aren't {@condition restrained} or {@condition incapacitated}, the area within 10 feet of you is {@b difficult terrain} for creatures of your choice." ] } ] @@ -28212,7 +28188,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Pole Vaulter", "entries": [ - "You have trained to use your weapon to aid you in vaulting and falling safely. While you are wielding a Reach weapon, if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump, your jumping distance is tripled until the end of this turn. In addition, when you fall and are wielding a Reach weapon, you can subtract up to 50 feet from your fall when calculating falling damage. You can’t gain this benefit if you are {@condition unconscious}." + "You have trained to use your weapon to aid you in vaulting and falling safely. While you are wielding a Reach weapon, if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump, your jumping distance is tripled until the end of this turn. In addition, when you fall and are wielding a Reach weapon, you can subtract up to 50 feet from your fall when calculating falling damage. You can't gain this benefit if you are {@condition unconscious}." ] } ] @@ -28620,7 +28596,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wrap", "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack} action while wielding a Scourge weapon, you can forgo one attack to make a special melee attack against a creature within the reach of your Scourge weapon. The target must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw} (DC = your martial save DC). On a failed save, the creature is {@condition grappled}, and it is {@condition restrained} while grappled in this way. The creature can escape the grapple if it or a creature within 5 feet of it uses its action to make a {@b Strength check} against your martial save DC and succeeds. While a creature is grappled in this way, you can’t attack with your Scourge weapon." + "When you take the {@action Attack} action while wielding a Scourge weapon, you can forgo one attack to make a special melee attack against a creature within the reach of your Scourge weapon. The target must make a {@b Dexterity saving throw} (DC = your martial save DC). On a failed save, the creature is {@condition grappled}, and it is {@condition restrained} while grappled in this way. The creature can escape the grapple if it or a creature within 5 feet of it uses its action to make a {@b Strength check} against your martial save DC and succeeds. While a creature is grappled in this way, you can't attack with your Scourge weapon." ] } ] @@ -28682,7 +28658,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Reinforcement", "entries": [ - "While you might not intercept every blow, you can cause minor deflections that decrease their efficacy. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). After you use Reinforcement, you can’t use this technique again until the start of your next turn." + "While you might not intercept every blow, you can cause minor deflections that decrease their efficacy. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). After you use Reinforcement, you can't use this technique again until the start of your next turn." ] } ] @@ -28785,7 +28761,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Numbing Collision", "entries": [ - "When a creature misses you with a melee attack while you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, you can use your reaction to strike its attacking limb, numbing it. The creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or drop the weapon that it used to make the attack (if any) at your feet. In addition, until the end of its next turn, it has disadvantage on attack rolls it makes, and it can’t pick up the weapon while you occupy the space and are not {@condition unconscious}." + "When a creature misses you with a melee attack while you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, you can use your reaction to strike its attacking limb, numbing it. The creature must succeed on a {@b Constitution saving throw} or drop the weapon that it used to make the attack (if any) at your feet. In addition, until the end of its next turn, it has disadvantage on attack rolls it makes, and it can't pick up the weapon while you occupy the space and are not {@condition unconscious}." ] } ] @@ -28820,7 +28796,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bulwark", "entries": [ - "You are a wall capable of withstanding any onslaught. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). This effect stacks with Reinforcement, allowing you to reduce the damage you take from an attack by twice your proficiency bonus. After you use either Bulwark or Reinforcement, you can’t use either technique again until the start of your next turn." + "You are a wall capable of withstanding any onslaught. While you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB}, when you take damage from an attack, you can reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to your proficiency bonus (no action required). This effect stacks with Reinforcement, allowing you to reduce the damage you take from an attack by twice your proficiency bonus. After you use either Bulwark or Reinforcement, you can't use either technique again until the start of your next turn." ] } ] @@ -28855,7 +28831,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Redirect Strike", "entries": [ - "When you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB} and you are targeted by a melee attack by an attacker you can see, but before the GM determines whether the attack roll succeeds or fails, you can use your reaction to add half your proficiency bonus to your AC against that strike, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack misses, you can force the attacker to target a different target that is within 5 feet of both you and the attacking creature with the attack. Use the attacker’s original attack roll to determine if the attack hits." + "When you are wielding a {@item shield|PHB} and you are targeted by a melee attack by an attacker you can see, but before the GM determines whether the attack roll succeeds or fails, you can use your reaction to add half your proficiency bonus to your AC against that strike, potentially turning a hit into a miss. If the attack misses, you can force the attacker to target a different target that is within 5 feet of both you and the attacking creature with the attack. Use the attacker's original attack roll to determine if the attack hits." ] } ] @@ -28886,7 +28862,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Close-Quarters Combat", "entries": [ - "Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn’t impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls made with Thrown weapons." + "Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls made with Thrown weapons." ] } ] @@ -28917,7 +28893,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Distant Striker", "entries": [ - "The normal and long ranges of ranged attacks you make with Thrown weapons is doubled. In addition, if you make a ranged attack with a Thrown weapon while {@condition hidden}, missing doesn’t reveal your position." + "The normal and long ranges of ranged attacks you make with Thrown weapons is doubled. In addition, if you make a ranged attack with a Thrown weapon while {@condition hidden}, missing doesn't reveal your position." ] } ] @@ -29061,7 +29037,7 @@ "items": [ "The target is {@condition blinded} until the start of its next turn.", "The target drops one object (such as a weapon) of your choice that it is holding.", - "The target’s speed is halved until the end of its next turn." + "The target's speed is halved until the end of its next turn." ] } ] @@ -29421,19 +29397,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator is within your reach and within 5 feet of their target, your carrying capacity is greater than the instigator’s weight, and their target is no more than one size larger than you." + "other": "The instigator is within your reach and within 5 feet of their target, your carrying capacity is greater than the instigator's weight, and their target is no more than one size larger than you." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You toss the instigator through the air, over the enemy, allowing them to strike from above and land in a different position." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "Your unorthodox assault opens up a weakness in the enemy’s guard. The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, the instigator lands in an unoccupied space of their choice within 5 feet of their target." + "entry": "Your unorthodox assault opens up a weakness in the enemy's guard. The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, the instigator lands in an unoccupied space of their choice within 5 feet of their target." } ] }, @@ -29446,19 +29422,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "You are within 15 feet of the instigator’s target and your speed isn’t 0." + "other": "You are within 15 feet of the instigator's target and your speed isn't 0." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You charge into the fray, tearing the instigator's target’s attention away from your allies and onto yourself. You move up to your speed towards the target of the instigator's attack, ending your movement as close to them as possible as you distract them with a goading insult." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You charge into the fray, tearing the instigator's target's attention away from your allies and onto yourself. You move up to your speed towards the target of the instigator's attack, ending your movement as close to them as possible as you distract them with a goading insult." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator's target has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than you until the end of the instigator’s next turn." + "entry": "The instigator's target has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than you until the end of the instigator's next turn." } ] }, @@ -29477,8 +29453,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You barrel into the instigator's target, attempting to knock it off balance as your ally strikes. Make a {@b Strength (Athletics) check} contested by the target’s {@b Strength (Athletics)} or {@b Dexterity (Acrobatics) check}. If you win the contest and your ally's attack hits, your ally can knock the target {@condition prone} or push it 5 feet directly away (ally's choice). A target two or more sizes larger than you automatically succeeds in this contest." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You barrel into the instigator's target, attempting to knock it off balance as your ally strikes. Make a {@b Strength (Athletics) check} contested by the target's {@b Strength (Athletics)} or {@b Dexterity (Acrobatics) check}. If you win the contest and your ally's attack hits, your ally can knock the target {@condition prone} or push it 5 feet directly away (ally's choice). A target two or more sizes larger than you automatically succeeds in this contest." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29496,14 +29472,14 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator’s target is within your reach." + "other": "The instigator's target is within your reach." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You make a swift melee weapon attack against the instigator's target, striking in unison with your ally. On a hit, you deal damage as normal, but you don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You make a swift melee weapon attack against the instigator's target, striking in unison with your ally. On a hit, you deal damage as normal, but you don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29521,13 +29497,13 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You attempt to strike an object the instigator's target is holding with a ranged attack, potentially knocking it loose from its grasp." }, { @@ -29546,14 +29522,14 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You make a swift ranged weapon attack, perfectly timed to momentarily distract an enemy. On a hit, you deal your weapon’s damage as normal, but you don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You make a swift ranged weapon attack, perfectly timed to momentarily distract an enemy. On a hit, you deal your weapon's damage as normal, but you don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the attack, unless that modifier is negative." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29571,19 +29547,19 @@ ], "prerequisite": [ { - "other": "The instigator’s target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." + "other": "The instigator's target is within range of a ranged or thrown weapon you are wielding." } ], "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You provide a well-timed ranged attack, targeting the space between the instigator and their target, which provides cover for your ally to strike and retreat." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, until the end of the instigator’s turn, they don’t provoke opportunity attacks from their target." + "entry": "The instigator can roll an additional d20 as a part of their attack roll, choosing between it or their own roll. In addition, until the end of the instigator's turn, they don't provoke opportunity attacks from their target." } ] }, @@ -29603,8 +29579,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Sparkling magic shimmers around the instigator’s body, fortifying them with temporary, spectral armour." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Sparkling magic shimmers around the instigator's body, fortifying them with temporary, spectral armour." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29629,8 +29605,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator’s strike is imbued with toxic pathogens." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's strike is imbued with toxic pathogens." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29655,8 +29631,8 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic spirals around the instigator, wrenching them from harm’s way after they make their attack." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic spirals around the instigator, wrenching them from harm's way after they make their attack." }, { "type": "item", @@ -29671,7 +29647,8 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter divination|spells|school=D} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29680,7 +29657,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's senses are enhanced with supernatural precognition." }, { @@ -29696,7 +29673,8 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter enchantment|spells|school=E} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29705,13 +29683,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Hypnotic magic weaves through the force of the instigator’s attack to strike their target’s mind." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Hypnotic magic weaves through the force of the instigator's attack to strike their target's mind." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "If the instigator's attack hits their target, that creature must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw} against your spell save DC. The target has a penalty on its saving throw equal to the level of the spell slot expended. On a failed save, it is {@condition charmed} by the instigator until the end of the instigator’s next turn. This effect ends early if the instigator deals any damage to the target." + "entry": "If the instigator's attack hits their target, that creature must make a {@b Wisdom saving throw} against your spell save DC. The target has a penalty on its saving throw equal to the level of the spell slot expended. On a failed save, it is {@condition charmed} by the instigator until the end of the instigator's next turn. This effect ends early if the instigator deals any damage to the target." } ] }, @@ -29721,7 +29699,8 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter evocation|spells|school=V} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29730,13 +29709,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", - "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator’s attack bursts with bright, magical energy." + "name": "Collaborator's Action", + "entry": "You expend one spell slot. The instigator's attack bursts with bright, magical energy." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "On a hit, the instigator’s attack deals extra acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage, or damage of a type that appears in an evocation spell you can cast (your choice). The extra damage equals {@damage 1d10} per level of the spell slot expended." + "entry": "On a hit, the instigator's attack deals extra acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage, or damage of a type that appears in an evocation spell you can cast (your choice). The extra damage equals {@damage 1d10} per level of the spell slot expended." } ] }, @@ -29746,7 +29725,8 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter illusion|spells|school=I} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29755,13 +29735,13 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Spiralling illusions cloak the instigator in darkness, dazzling light, or another visual effect, obscuring their form and movement." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Combo Effect", - "entry": "The instigator adds a bonus to their attack roll equal to the level of the spell slot expended, and their movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks until the end of the turn." + "entry": "The instigator adds a bonus to their attack roll equal to the level of the spell slot expended, and their movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks until the end of the turn." } ] }, @@ -29771,7 +29751,8 @@ "page": 46, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter necromancy|spells|school=N} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29780,7 +29761,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic courses through the instigator, wrenching the lifeforce of their target and channelling it back to the source of the damage." }, { @@ -29796,7 +29777,8 @@ "page": 47, "featureType": [ "SCM" - ],"prerequisite": [ + ], + "prerequisite": [ { "spellcasting": true, "other": "You are within 90 feet of the instigator, have an unexpended spell slot, and know or have prepared an {@filter transmutation|spells|school=T} spell of 1st level or higher." @@ -29805,7 +29787,7 @@ "entries": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Collaborator’s Action", + "name": "Collaborator's Action", "entry": "You expend one spell slot. Your magic bursts as a force of raw adrenaline in the instigator." }, { @@ -34476,14 +34458,14 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Nomi’s lair is their hatchery, the place they have laid or plan to lay their eggs. In the act of acidifying a pool of water to be able to rear their eggs, Nomi suffuses the area with magic that they can use to elicit lair actions." + "Nomi's lair is their hatchery, the place they have laid or plan to lay their eggs. In the act of acidifying a pool of water to be able to rear their eggs, Nomi suffuses the area with magic that they can use to elicit lair actions." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Nomi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. They can’t take the same action two rounds in a row, except during their death throes, when they take the Hatch lair action each round.", + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Nomi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. They can't take the same action two rounds in a row, except during their death throes, when they take the Hatch lair action each round.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", @@ -34492,21 +34474,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Acid Rain", "entries": [ - "Acidic droplets condense and fall in a 100-foot-radius, 300-foot-high cylinder centred on a point of Nomi’s choice in their lair. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + "Acidic droplets condense and fall in a 100-foot-radius, 300-foot-high cylinder centred on a point of Nomi's choice in their lair. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Hatch", "entries": [ - "Chrysalises in Nomi’s lair hatch a {@creature take kabuto|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 7, AC 14) and a {@creature kabuto matriarch|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 4, AC 9)." + "Chrysalises in Nomi's lair hatch a {@creature take kabuto|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 7, AC 14) and a {@creature kabuto matriarch|RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms} (CR 4, AC 9)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Quake", "entries": [ - "Each creature on a surface in Nomi’s lair must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. Creatures with four or five legs have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures with six or more legs automatically succeed." + "Each creature on a surface in Nomi's lair must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or be knocked {@condition prone}. Creatures with four or five legs have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures with six or more legs automatically succeed." ] } ] @@ -34610,9 +34592,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi’s Abdomen can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi’s Abdomen has vulnerability to piercing damage.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi’s underside ruptures, spraying acid in a wide area." + "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi's Abdomen can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi's Abdomen has vulnerability to piercing damage.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi's underside ruptures, spraying acid in a wide area." ] }, "23", @@ -34624,9 +34606,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "Nomi’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} After Nomi uses their Blind Charge legendary action, their Eyes can’t be targeted until the end of the next turn.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi’s eye sockets become gory pits." + "Nomi's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} After Nomi uses their Blind Charge legendary action, their Eyes can't be targeted until the end of the next turn.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi's eye sockets become gory pits." ] }, "23", @@ -34638,8 +34620,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi’s Wings can’t be targeted until Nomi’s Rampage behaviour is active. After Nomi uses their Airborne Jaunt or Take Flight action, their Wings can be targeted until the end of their next turn.", - "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi’s Wings have vulnerability to slashing damage.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Nomi's Wings can't be targeted until Nomi's Rampage behaviour is active. After Nomi uses their Airborne Jaunt or Take Flight action, their Wings can be targeted until the end of their next turn.", + "{@bold Vulnerability.} Nomi's Wings have vulnerability to slashing damage.", "{@bold Exploitation.} Nomi crashes to the ground." ] }, @@ -34668,30 +34650,30 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Nomi’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Nomi's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Nomi’s exterior carapace is destroyed, reducing their AC as well as that of their Abdomen and Eyes vulnerable areas by 5.", + "{@bold Effect.} Nomi's exterior carapace is destroyed, reducing their AC as well as that of their Abdomen and Eyes vulnerable areas by 5.", "{@bold Gained Features.} Airborne Jaunt bonus action and Take Flight legendary action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area can be targeted." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Nomi's Wings vulnerable area can be targeted." ] } ], [ "Acid Burst", - "Nomi’s Abdomen vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi's Abdomen vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 30 feet of Nomi must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw, taking Vdam acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Three acid pools appear in locations of Nomi’s choice within 60 feet of them (see Acid Pool trait).", + "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 30 feet of Nomi must make a VDC Dexterity saving throw, taking Vdam acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Three acid pools appear in locations of Nomi's choice within 60 feet of them (see Acid Pool trait).", "{@bold Lost Features.} Acid Spray action." ] } ], [ "Directionless", - "Nomi’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34701,7 +34683,7 @@ ], [ "Dashed Wings", - "Nomi’s Wings vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Nomi's Wings vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34752,8 +34734,8 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Iminada takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t take the same action two rounds in a row. The saving throw DCs and damage of her lair actions depend on Iminada’s CR; see the Variable Statistics table below for the save DCs (VDC), roll modifiers (Vmod), and damage (Vdam).", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Iminada takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can't take the same action two rounds in a row. The saving throw DCs and damage of her lair actions depend on Iminada's CR; see the Variable Statistics table below for the save DCs (VDC), roll modifiers (Vmod), and damage (Vdam).", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -34761,21 +34743,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Soul Tsunami", "entries": [ - "An ethereal wave composed of the souls of majestic sea creatures passes in a direction of Iminada’s choice through a {@b 300-foot cube} centred on a point within Iminada’s lair. Each creature of Iminada’s choice in the area must succeed on a {@dc 18} Charisma saving throw or have its soul wrenched; it takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) necrotic damage, and its body is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in the same direction of the wave." + "An ethereal wave composed of the souls of majestic sea creatures passes in a direction of Iminada's choice through a {@b 300-foot cube} centred on a point within Iminada's lair. Each creature of Iminada's choice in the area must succeed on a {@dc 18} Charisma saving throw or have its soul wrenched; it takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) necrotic damage, and its body is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in the same direction of the wave." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Umigiri Fog", "entries": [ - "Three {@b 20-foot-radius spheres} of fog coalesce centred on points of Iminada’s choice within her lair. The spheres spread around corners and heavily obscure their areas. The spheres remain until initiative count 20 of the following round (winning ties)." + "Three {@b 20-foot-radius spheres} of fog coalesce centred on points of Iminada's choice within her lair. The spheres spread around corners and heavily obscure their areas. The spheres remain until initiative count 20 of the following round (winning ties)." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Water Jet", "entries": [ - "Jets of water shoot from any source of water at least 2 feet deep within Iminada’s lair. Make a ranged weapon attack against two different targets of Iminada’s choice within {@b 30 feet} of such a source of water ({@hit +10} to hit). On a hit, a creature takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) bludgeoning damage, and if it is a Huge or smaller creature, it is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in a direction of Iminada’s choice." + "Jets of water shoot from any source of water at least 2 feet deep within Iminada's lair. Make a ranged weapon attack against two different targets of Iminada's choice within {@b 30 feet} of such a source of water ({@hit +10} to hit). On a hit, a creature takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) bludgeoning damage, and if it is a Huge or smaller creature, it is pushed up to {@b 60 feet} in a direction of Iminada's choice." ] } ] @@ -34836,7 +34818,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "Iminada’s corpse begins to swell, drawing in a storming vortex of buffeting, howling necrotic energy. Each creature within {@b 120 feet} of Iminada must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or be unable to regain hit points for {@dice 2d6} days. The wave of necrotic energy washes over the landscape; all creatures lower than CR 1 within {@b 3 miles} wither and die over the next {@b 24 hours}, and nothing new can grow there for the next 10d100 years. This effect can only be ended early by the {@spell wish} spell." + "Iminada's corpse begins to swell, drawing in a storming vortex of buffeting, howling necrotic energy. Each creature within {@b 120 feet} of Iminada must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or be unable to regain hit points for {@dice 2d6} days. The wave of necrotic energy washes over the landscape; all creatures lower than CR 1 within {@b 3 miles} wither and die over the next {@b 24 hours}, and nothing new can grow there for the next 10d100 years. This effect can only be ended early by the {@spell wish} spell." ] }, { @@ -34870,8 +34852,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can’t be targeted until Iminada’s Rampage behaviour is active.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Iminada’s broken flesh sloughs from her skeleton, and a huge wave converges on Iminada." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can't be targeted until Iminada's Rampage behaviour is active.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Iminada's broken flesh sloughs from her skeleton, and a huge wave converges on Iminada." ] }, "26", @@ -34883,8 +34865,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can’t be targeted until Iminada’s Rampage behaviour is active. Even then, until her Body vulnerable area is exploited, Iminada’s Heart can only be targeted by reactions (such as ones prepared with the Ready action) when she makes an Ethereal Bite attack. Once her Body vulnerable area is exploited, her Heart can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The thumping rhythm that kept the tempo of Iminada’s whale song ceases, and she stops singing." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area can't be targeted until Iminada's Rampage behaviour is active. Even then, until her Body vulnerable area is exploited, Iminada's Heart can only be targeted by reactions (such as ones prepared with the Ready action) when she makes an Ethereal Bite attack. Once her Body vulnerable area is exploited, her Heart can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The thumping rhythm that kept the tempo of Iminada's whale song ceases, and she stops singing." ] }, "26", @@ -34909,29 +34891,29 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Iminada’s Chaos Threshold is raised to 0.", + "Iminada's Chaos Threshold is raised to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Gained Features.} Iminada’s Ethereal Bite and Tail Swipe attacks deal extra necrotic damage.", + "{@bold Gained Features.} Iminada's Ethereal Bite and Tail Swipe attacks deal extra necrotic damage.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Ethereal Vanishing bonus action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Iminada’s Body and Heart vulnerable areas can be targeted and damaged." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Iminada's Body and Heart vulnerable areas can be targeted and damaged." ] } ], [ "Imploding Current", - "Iminada’s Body vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Iminada's Body vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} A circular wave 100 feet tall converges on Iminada’s location. Each other creature within 500 feet of Iminada must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or take Vdam bludgeoning damage and be pulled to the nearest unoccupied space within 30 feet of Iminada." + "{@bold Area Effect.} A circular wave 100 feet tall converges on Iminada's location. Each other creature within 500 feet of Iminada must succeed on a VDC Strength saving throw or take Vdam bludgeoning damage and be pulled to the nearest unoccupied space within 30 feet of Iminada." ] } ], [ "Shattered Heart", - "Iminada’s Heart vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Iminada's Heart vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -34964,7 +34946,7 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 14, "lairActions": [ - "Bakuryō is the shepherd of the Hakuryo valley, a benevolent soul that revels in the harmony of sky, water, and earth. She prizes perseverance in the face of adversity. Farmers who toil in fields (and pursue sustainable farming practices) might find themselves invigorated when they drink from the river or have their crops spared from a devastating drought by a dragon’s divine rain.", + "Bakuryō is the shepherd of the Hakuryo valley, a benevolent soul that revels in the harmony of sky, water, and earth. She prizes perseverance in the face of adversity. Farmers who toil in fields (and pursue sustainable farming practices) might find themselves invigorated when they drink from the river or have their crops spared from a devastating drought by a dragon's divine rain.", { "type": "item", "name": "Size", @@ -34976,13 +34958,13 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō’s lair is the valley carved by the river she embodies. She can exert her influence to manipulate the environment to take lair actions.", + "Bakuryō's lair is the valley carved by the river she embodies. She can exert her influence to manipulate the environment to take lair actions.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Bakuryō takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t take the same action two rounds in a row.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Bakuryō takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can't take the same action two rounds in a row.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -34990,7 +34972,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Apokoilypse", "entries": [ - "Unnaturally large koi fish swim to the water’s edge, spraying water and gravel at creatures. Each creature of Bakuryō’s choice within {@b 15 feet} of any body of water in the lair must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or be {@condition blinded} until initiative count 20 of the following round." + "Unnaturally large koi fish swim to the water's edge, spraying water and gravel at creatures. Each creature of Bakuryō's choice within {@b 15 feet} of any body of water in the lair must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or be {@condition blinded} until initiative count 20 of the following round." ] }, { @@ -35062,14 +35044,14 @@ "type": "section", "name": "A Nonlethal Option", "entries": [ - "After Bakuryō’s Upturned Scale vulnerable area has been exploited, and as long as she’s not in her Water Form, a character within reach of the underside of Bakuryō’s jaw can make a {@b Strength check} to re-right the scale. The DC for this check is {@dc 29} while she has unexploited vulnerable areas, or {@dc 19} when all her vulnerable areas are exploited." + "After Bakuryō's Upturned Scale vulnerable area has been exploited, and as long as she's not in her Water Form, a character within reach of the underside of Bakuryō's jaw can make a {@b Strength check} to re-right the scale. The DC for this check is {@dc 29} while she has unexploited vulnerable areas, or {@dc 19} when all her vulnerable areas are exploited." ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "The water from all the surrounding rivers, lakes, and springs surges towards the koi dragon, gathering debris in its flow. Each creature within {@b 300 feet} of Bakuryō must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or take 35 ({@damage 10d6}) bludgeoning damage as they are hit by the rocks in the river’s flow. One round later (at the end of the same initiative count on which Bakuryō was slain) each creature within {@b 1,000 feet} of Bakuryō must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 35 ({@damage 10d6}) thunder damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} days on a failure, or taking half as much damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} hours on a success. A creature that fails the saving throw by 10 or more is permanently {@condition deafened} and can be restored after receiving {@dice 1d6} castings of the regenerate spell, each at least {@b 24 hours} apart. A rainstorm begins and does not cease for {@dice 1d10} years. Eventually, when the rain ceases, a tatsugoi ascends and becomes the new koi dragon of the river." + "The water from all the surrounding rivers, lakes, and springs surges towards the koi dragon, gathering debris in its flow. Each creature within {@b 300 feet} of Bakuryō must succeed on a {@dc 19} Dexterity saving throw or take 35 ({@damage 10d6}) bludgeoning damage as they are hit by the rocks in the river's flow. One round later (at the end of the same initiative count on which Bakuryō was slain) each creature within {@b 1,000 feet} of Bakuryō must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 35 ({@damage 10d6}) thunder damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} days on a failure, or taking half as much damage and being {@condition deafened} for {@dice 1d6} hours on a success. A creature that fails the saving throw by 10 or more is permanently {@condition deafened} and can be restored after receiving {@dice 1d6} castings of the regenerate spell, each at least {@b 24 hours} apart. A rainstorm begins and does not cease for {@dice 1d10} years. Eventually, when the rain ceases, a tatsugoi ascends and becomes the new koi dragon of the river." ] }, { @@ -35103,9 +35085,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Bakuryō’s Fins can only be targeted when they are glowing and can’t be targeted while she is in her Water Form.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Bakuryō's Fins can only be targeted when they are glowing and can't be targeted while she is in her Water Form.", "{@bold Immunity.} This vulnerable area is immune to all damage. When the Fins are glowing (see Charge bonus action), they lose immunity to the damage type Bakuryō is charging (gold if radiant, orange if thunder).", - "{@bold Exploitation.} After a series of flickers, Bakuryō’s Fins stop glowing." + "{@bold Exploitation.} After a series of flickers, Bakuryō's Fins stop glowing." ] }, "27", @@ -35118,7 +35100,7 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is not targetable when Bakuryō is in her Water Form.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Blood begins to pour from the wound, highlighting the Upturned Scale’s unusual orientation." + "{@bold Exploitation.} Blood begins to pour from the wound, highlighting the Upturned Scale's unusual orientation." ] }, "27", @@ -35130,7 +35112,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is only targetable while Bakuryō is in her Water Form. In this form, Bakuryō can’t be scaled.", + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is only targetable while Bakuryō is in her Water Form. In this form, Bakuryō can't be scaled.", "{@bold Immunity.} This vulnerable area has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning. Cold damage can freeze her (see Freezable trait), allowing creatures to damage her with bludgeoning, slashing, and piercing damage for a short time.", "{@bold Exploitation.} Bakuryō returns to her normal, scaled form with a roar." ] @@ -35157,31 +35139,31 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Bakuryō’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Bakuryō's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} Bakuryō ends the grappled and restrained conditions on herself and enters her Water Form (see statistics).", - "{@bold Lost Features.} While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō’s Water Form can be targeted. Her Fins and Upturn Scale can no longer be targeted." + "{@bold Lost Features.} While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action.", + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō's Water Form can be targeted. Her Fins and Upturn Scale can no longer be targeted." ] } ], [ "Heavenly Cascade", - "Bakuryō’s Water Form vulnerable area is exploited", + "Bakuryō's Water Form vulnerable area is exploited", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Area Effect.} A torrential downpour begins in a 10-mile radius of the kaiju lasting 1 hour, lightly obscuring anything beyond 30 feet and heavily obscuring anything beyond 60 feet.", "{@bold Gained Features.} Bakuryō regains her Breath Weapon action, unless the Fins vulnerable area has already been exploited.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō’s Fins and Upturned Scale can be targeted again." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Bakuryō's Fins and Upturned Scale can be targeted again." ] } ], [ "Hollow Roar", - "Bakuryō’s Fins vulnerable area is exploited", + "Bakuryō's Fins vulnerable area is exploited", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35227,13 +35209,13 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Raiko’s focused wrath conjures a storm, turning the area he currently inhabits and the sky above into his lair.", + "Raiko's focused wrath conjures a storm, turning the area he currently inhabits and the sky above into his lair.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Raiko takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. He can’t take the same action two rounds in a row.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Raiko takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. He can't take the same action two rounds in a row.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -35265,7 +35247,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Thunderous Boom", "entries": [ - "A peal of thunder tears through the air. Each creature other than Raiko that is in his lair must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition deafened} and dazed until the start of its next turn. A dazed creature can’t take reactions and can take only an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. A creature that fails this save by 10 or more is {@condition stunned} while dazed in this way." + "A peal of thunder tears through the air. Each creature other than Raiko that is in his lair must succeed on a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw or become {@condition deafened} and dazed until the start of its next turn. A dazed creature can't take reactions and can take only an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. A creature that fails this save by 10 or more is {@condition stunned} while dazed in this way." ] } ] @@ -35365,8 +35347,8 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "These two Bracers share a pool of hit points.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The Bracers are targetable from range, by a creature scaling Raiko’s forearm or hand, or by a creature that readies an action to attack the bracers when Raiko makes a Claws attack against a target within the creature’s reach. This vulnerable area can’t be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} Both bracers fracture and fall from Raiko’s forearms." + "{@bold Targeting.} The Bracers are targetable from range, by a creature scaling Raiko's forearm or hand, or by a creature that readies an action to attack the bracers when Raiko makes a Claws attack against a target within the creature's reach. This vulnerable area can't be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} Both bracers fracture and fall from Raiko's forearms." ] }, "25", @@ -35378,7 +35360,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "Each elemental has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table, instead of their usual number. The elementals use the statistics detailed in Raiko’s Storm Form section.", + "Each elemental has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table, instead of their usual number. The elementals use the statistics detailed in Raiko's Storm Form section.", "{@bold Targeting.} The elementals are targetable like a normal creature.", "{@bold Exploitation.} An elemental that is permanently banished to another plane or that is grounded (see the Groundable trait) is destroyed. When all the elementals are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited." ] @@ -35392,8 +35374,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "A number of Tempest Orbs equal to twice the number of player characters adorn Raiko, evenly split between his belt and necklace. Each has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table. If more than one orb is in an area of effect, only one of the orbs takes damage from the effect (GM’s choice). When all the orbs are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The orbs are targetable from range, or by a creature scaling Raiko’s neck or chest (necklace), or scaling his belly or waist (belt). This vulnerable area can’t be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", + "A number of Tempest Orbs equal to twice the number of player characters adorn Raiko, evenly split between his belt and necklace. Each has the number of hit points indicated in the HP column of this table. If more than one orb is in an area of effect, only one of the orbs takes damage from the effect (GM's choice). When all the orbs are destroyed, this vulnerable area is exploited.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The orbs are targetable from range, or by a creature scaling Raiko's neck or chest (necklace), or scaling his belly or waist (belt). This vulnerable area can't be targeted while Raiko is in his Storm Form.", "{@bold Destruction.} When an orb is destroyed, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko, including Raiko, must make a Dexterity saving throw. The creature with the lowest result takes Vdam lightning damage.", "{@bold Exploitation.} When the final Tempest Orb is destroyed, lightning shoots off of Raiko uncontrollably." ] @@ -35420,17 +35402,17 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Raiko’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points.", + "Raiko's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0 hit points.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Raiko enters his Storm Form, splitting into a number of elemental creatures equal to the number of player characters. Each elemental appears in the nearest unoccupied space to each player character, its ‘focus’. Each elemental mirrors its chosen player character’s size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately before that player character." + "{@bold Effect.} Raiko enters his Storm Form, splitting into a number of elemental creatures equal to the number of player characters. Each elemental appears in the nearest unoccupied space to each player character, its 'focus'. Each elemental mirrors its chosen player character's size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately before that player character." ] } ], [ "Eye of the Storm", - "Raiko’s Storm Form vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko's Storm Form vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35441,7 +35423,7 @@ ], [ "Thunderless", - "Raiko’s Bracers vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko's Bracers vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35451,7 +35433,7 @@ ], [ "Ungrounded", - "Raiko’s Tempest Orbs vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Raiko's Tempest Orbs vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35465,7 +35447,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Raiko’s speed falls to 0 feet, and he falls prone.", + "{@bold Effect.} Raiko's speed falls to 0 feet, and he falls prone.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Galvanic Charge bonus action and Charge legendary action.", "{@bold Finishing Blow.} Raiko is destroyed when he takes damage equal to or greater than his Finishing Blow in a single turn." ] @@ -35484,25 +35466,25 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 16, "lairActions": [ - "When the Egregious Emperors were buried, Tokihito’s favourite toy, a golden kirin, was buried with him, and a zelkova sapling was planted next to the three graves. From the moment the sapling’s roots found this toy, the tree was destined to become a goldenheart, and the Home of the Forgotten to become a place of legend. When a chronicler who was recording the emperors’ history disappeared, the royal ghosts' panic alarmed the goldenheart tree’s kodama, who animated it in their quest to find the chronicler.", + "When the Egregious Emperors were buried, Tokihito's favourite toy, a golden kirin, was buried with him, and a zelkova sapling was planted next to the three graves. From the moment the sapling's roots found this toy, the tree was destined to become a goldenheart, and the Home of the Forgotten to become a place of legend. When a chronicler who was recording the emperors' history disappeared, the royal ghosts' panic alarmed the goldenheart tree's kodama, who animated it in their quest to find the chronicler.", { "type": "item", "name": "Size", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi’s trunk is {@b 30 feet} thick and roughly circular. The top and bottom of its canopy are {@b 300 feet} and {@b 30 feet} above its roots, respectively." + "Magatsuchi's trunk is {@b 30 feet} thick and roughly circular. The top and bottom of its canopy are {@b 300 feet} and {@b 30 feet} above its roots, respectively." ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi’s lair is the earth it animates. Its magical influence fills every rock, plant, and mote of earth throughout its domain. It can animate this Wandering Earth to birth new growths or bring limbs of rock smashing down from on high.", + "Magatsuchi's lair is the earth it animates. Its magical influence fills every rock, plant, and mote of earth throughout its domain. It can animate this Wandering Earth to birth new growths or bring limbs of rock smashing down from on high.", { "type": "item", "name": "Lair Actions", "entries": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Magatsuchi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t take the same action two rounds in a row. It loses access to all lair actions during its death throes.", - { + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Magatsuchi takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can't take the same action two rounds in a row. It loses access to all lair actions during its death throes.", + { "type": "list", "style": "list-hang-notitle", "items": [ @@ -35517,14 +35499,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Grasping Growth (Lost During Death Throes)", "entries": [ - "Grasping roots and vines grow rapidly, reaching for up to two creatures of Magatsuchi’s choice within {@b 10 feet} of the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} by the growth. As an action, a creature can make a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach on a success. A creature that ends its turn {@condition restrained} in this way takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) bludgeoning damage." + "Grasping roots and vines grow rapidly, reaching for up to two creatures of Magatsuchi's choice within {@b 10 feet} of the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} by the growth. As an action, a creature can make a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach on a success. A creature that ends its turn {@condition restrained} in this way takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) bludgeoning damage." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Smash (Lost During Death Throes)", "entries": [ - "With a tree, building, or rock bound by roots, Magatsuchi strikes at a {@b 10-foot-radius} circle on the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 ({@damage 12d6}) bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures in the area that are restrained by Grasping Growth or trapped by Magatsuchi’s Tomb of Roots legendary action automatically fail this saving throw. All buildings in the area are destroyed" + "With a tree, building, or rock bound by roots, Magatsuchi strikes at a {@b 10-foot-radius} circle on the ground of the Wandering Earth. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 ({@damage 12d6}) bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Creatures in the area that are restrained by Grasping Growth or trapped by Magatsuchi's Tomb of Roots legendary action automatically fail this saving throw. All buildings in the area are destroyed" ] } ] @@ -35589,7 +35571,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Death Rattle", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi is lethally wounded, falling to rot and decay over the next year. The kodama of Magatsuchi’s forest home become especially defensive, attacking almost all Humanoids on sight for the next {@dice 10d100} years." + "Magatsuchi is lethally wounded, falling to rot and decay over the next year. The kodama of Magatsuchi's forest home become especially defensive, attacking almost all Humanoids on sight for the next {@dice 10d100} years." ] }, { @@ -35623,7 +35605,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart can’t be targeted until Magatsuchi’s Rampage behaviour is active. The Goldenheart has three-quarters cover against ranged attacks.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi's Goldenheart can't be targeted until Magatsuchi's Rampage behaviour is active. The Goldenheart has three-quarters cover against ranged attacks.", "{@bold Exploited.} The golden nugget cracks sending fissures running along its veins of gold." ] }, @@ -35637,8 +35619,8 @@ "type": "list", "items": [ "Magatsuchi has a number of Spirit Lanterns equal to its CR evenly spaced around its lower boughs. The lanterns have immunity to poison damage. This vulnerable area becomes exploited once all the Spirit Lanterns are destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi’s Spirit Lanterns can be targeted by attacks as normal, and areas of effect can target multiple lanterns.", - "{@bold Exploited.} As the final spirit lantern shatters, the kodama in Magatsuchi’s branches loose a discordant shriek directly into the minds all creatures present." + "{@bold Targeting.} Magatsuchi's Spirit Lanterns can be targeted by attacks as normal, and areas of effect can target multiple lanterns.", + "{@bold Exploited.} As the final spirit lantern shatters, the kodama in Magatsuchi's branches loose a discordant shriek directly into the minds all creatures present." ] }, "20", @@ -35650,8 +35632,8 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is unique in that it can’t be targeted directly. Instead, whenever Magatsuchi takes psychic damage—either to its Chaos Threshold or another vulnerable area—an equal amount of psychic damage is dealt directly to its Telepathic Connection.", - "{@bold Exploited.} The incessant writhing of the surrounded flora ceases, leaving only the groans of the goldenheart’s swinging branches." + "{@bold Targeting.} This vulnerable area is unique in that it can't be targeted directly. Instead, whenever Magatsuchi takes psychic damage\u2014either to its Chaos Threshold or another vulnerable area\u2014an equal amount of psychic damage is dealt directly to its Telepathic Connection.", + "{@bold Exploited.} The incessant writhing of the surrounded flora ceases, leaving only the groans of the goldenheart's swinging branches." ] }, "20", @@ -35676,18 +35658,18 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "Magatsuchi’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "Magatsuchi's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Animate Plants lair action.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart vulnerable area becomes targetable." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} Magatsuchi's Goldenheart vulnerable area becomes targetable." ] } ], [ "Broken Heart", - "Magatsuchi’s Goldenheart vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Magatsuchi's Goldenheart vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -35702,18 +35684,18 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 300 feet of Magatsuchi must succeed on a VDC Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the kodama until the end of its next turn. While possessed, the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The kodama controls the body but doesn’t deprive the target of awareness. The kodama uses the possessed target’s statistics, but it doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.", + "{@bold Area Effect.} Each creature within 300 feet of Magatsuchi must succeed on a VDC Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the kodama until the end of its next turn. While possessed, the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The kodama controls the body but doesn't deprive the target of awareness. The kodama uses the possessed target's statistics, but it doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Lantern Flare action and Attack legendary action." ] } ], [ "Psychic Disruption", - "Magatsuchi’s Telepathic Connection vulnerable area is exploited.", + "Magatsuchi's Telepathic Connection vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Creatures currently animated by Magatsuchi’s Animate Plants lair action immediately fall to 0 hit points.", + "{@bold Effect.} Creatures currently animated by Magatsuchi's Animate Plants lair action immediately fall to 0 hit points.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Dissonant Echo bonus action and Animate Plants lair action." ] } @@ -35724,7 +35706,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Effect.} Magatsuchi’s speed falls to 0 feet.", + "{@bold Effect.} Magatsuchi's speed falls to 0 feet.", "{@bold Lost Actions.} Tomb of Roots and Constrict Tomb legendary action options, and all lair action options.", "{@bold Finishing Blow.} Magatsuchi is destroyed when it takes damage equal to or greater than its Finishing Blow in a single turn." ] @@ -35941,7 +35923,7 @@ "Brain, chitin, hide, main eye" ] ], - "footnotes":[ + "footnotes": [ "*Regarding edible components: antennae can be used as eyes." ] }, @@ -36364,7 +36346,6 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Manufacturing DC & Time", "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 59, @@ -37227,9 +37208,9 @@ ], "footnotes": [ "* Item values in bold are different to the SRD (core 5e rules).", - "** This is a new item type which you can find in L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", + "** This is a new item type which you can find in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasure and Trinkets.", "*** These items have a great variety in their constituent materials, from a gnarled tree root with a cost similar to a quarterstaff (2 sp) to gold and jewel-encrusted items fit for royalty. Regarding rods, staffs, and wands, you can choose a weapon that is close in material and appearance to how you picture this item.", - "**** This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM’s discretion!" + "**** This can include nonmagical instruments like a compass, telescope, or the mundane component of a magical wondrous item. The required tool and component cost is entirely up to the GM's discretion!" ] }, { @@ -37244,14 +37225,14 @@ "d20", "Flaw" ], - "rows":[ + "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM’s discretion)." + "{@b Unlucky.} The item (or you, if the item is consumable) exudes an aura of terrible luck. You have {@b disadvantage} on ability checks you make with gaming sets and die rolls based purely on luck (GM's discretion)." ], [ "2", - "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM’s discretion), it can’t do so again until you finish a long rest." + "{@b Scrappy.} The item gains the ability to shout insults and a desire to witness combat. At the perfect time to initiate conflict, the item (or you, if the item is consumable) speaks words chosen to antagonise a potential foe within {@b 100 feet} of it that can hear it. After it has provoked combat in this way (GM's discretion), it can't do so again until you finish a long rest." ], [ "3", @@ -37267,7 +37248,7 @@ ], [ "6", - "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item’s rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." + "{@b Gluttonous.} The item is fuelled by money. Whenever you finish a long rest, you must give the item money, which it consumes. If you do not, it loses all its magical properties and effects until the end of your next long rest, when it can be fed again and regain the properties. The amount of money depends on the item's rarity: common, 1 cp; uncommon, 1 sp; rare, 1 gp; very rare, 10 gp; legendary, 100 gp; artifact, 1,000 gp." ], [ "7", @@ -37291,7 +37272,7 @@ ], [ "12", - "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn’t normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." + "{@b Possessive.} The item is incredibly possessive. If the item doesn't normally require attunement, it requires attunement to confer any benefit or to be consumed. If the item already requires attunement, attuning to it counts as being attuned to two magic items." ], [ "13", @@ -37299,7 +37280,7 @@ ], [ "14", - "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can’t then trigger again until the next dawn." + "{@b Bungled.} The item squirms under pressure, robbing you of the ability to capitalise on good fortune. When you score a critical hit, it is treated as a normal hit instead. This property can't then trigger again until the next dawn." ], [ "15", @@ -37307,7 +37288,7 @@ ], [ "16", - "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can’t trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." + "{@b Rivalrous.} The item is eager to form an all-consuming rivalry. After you hit a creature with an attack roll, you have {@b disadvantage} on attack rolls against any targets other than that creature for {@b 1 minute}, and this property can't trigger again until then. The effect ends early if that creature falls to 0 hit points." ], [ "17", @@ -37319,7 +37300,7 @@ ], [ "19", - "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a “gift”: an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." + "{@b Enormous Hat.} The item comes with a \"gift\": an enormous, spectral, feathered hat that appears on your head. You have {@b disadvantage} on Intimidation checks, and you gain no benefits from other headwear you wear, such as helmets or goggles." ], [ "20", @@ -37587,7 +37568,7 @@ { "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "A creature hit by three of the nue's attacks on one turn must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target is cursed—its creature type becomes Beast, its Intelligence and Charisma scores fall to 5 if they weren't already lower, and it can't cast spells or speak. The creature can still identify friends and foes, use magic items, attack, and take other actions. This curse lasts until the creature finishes a short or long rest, or until the nue choses to lift the curse (no action required) or dies." + "A creature hit by three of the nue's attacks on one turn must make a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target is cursed\u2014its creature type becomes Beast, its Intelligence and Charisma scores fall to 5 if they weren't already lower, and it can't cast spells or speak. The creature can still identify friends and foes, use magic items, attack, and take other actions. This curse lasts until the creature finishes a short or long rest, or until the nue choses to lift the curse (no action required) or dies." ] } ], @@ -37649,7 +37630,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -37791,7 +37772,7 @@ { "name": "Bite (While Rampaging)", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature smaller than the ancient ōmukade, it is grappled (escape {@dc 20}). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the ancient ōmukade can’t use its Bite attack on another target." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature smaller than the ancient ōmukade, it is grappled (escape {@dc 20}). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the ancient ōmukade can't use its Bite attack on another target." ] }, { @@ -37809,7 +37790,7 @@ { "name": "Swallow (While Rampaging; Lost While Belly of the Beast Exploited).", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, one creature two or more sizes smaller than the ancient ōmukade that is grappled by it. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. The creature is also swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the ancient ōmukade, and it takes {@h}28 ({@damage 8d6}) acid damage at the start of each of the ancient ōmukade’s turns.", + "{@atk mw} {@hit 12} to hit, one creature two or more sizes smaller than the ancient ōmukade that is grappled by it. {@h}25 ({@damage 4d8 + 7}) piercing damage. The creature is also swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the ancient ōmukade, and it takes {@h}28 ({@damage 8d6}) acid damage at the start of each of the ancient ōmukade's turns.", "If the ancient ōmukade takes {@h}30 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the ancient ōmukade must succeed on a {@dc 26} Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within {@b 10 feet} of it. If the ancient ōmukade dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using {@b 15 feet} of movement, exiting prone." ] }, @@ -37824,12 +37805,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "The ancient ōmukade twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "The ancient ōmukade twists and shakes its body violently. Each creature mounted on it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "The ancient ōmukade can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The ancient ōmukade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + "The ancient ōmukade can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The ancient ōmukade regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], "legendaryActions": 3, "legendaryActionsLair": 20, @@ -37914,9 +37895,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The ōmukade’s two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", - "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade’s Eyes can be targeted as normal.", - "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade’s Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." + "The ōmukade's two Eyes share a pool of hit points. When the vulnerable area is reduced to half its hit points or fewer, one eye is destroyed.", + "{@bold Targeting.} The ōmukade's Eyes can be targeted as normal.", + "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade's Eyes become messy pits in its chitin." ] }, "21", @@ -37927,7 +37908,7 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", + "{@bold Targeting.} Whenever acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage would be dealt to the ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold, it is instead dealt to this vulnerable area. Once this vulnerable area is exploited, those damage types target the Chaos Threshold as normal.", "{@bold Exploitation.} The ōmukade falls {@condition prone}, collapsing under its own incredible weight." ] }, @@ -37964,19 +37945,19 @@ "rows": [ [ "Rampage", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Chaos Threshold is reduced to 0.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Gained Features.} Bite, Constrict, and Swallow actions.", "{@bold Lost Features.} Tunnel Hunter trait.", - "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." + "{@bold Vulnerable Areas.} The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area can now be targeted by a creature it has swallowed." ] } ], [ "Blinded", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Eyes vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -37986,18 +37967,18 @@ ], [ "Overgrown", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Overgrowth vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ "{@bold Effect.} The ancient ōmukade falls {@condition prone}.", - "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade’s speed is halved." + "{@bold Lost Features.} Growth trait. The ancient ōmukade's speed is halved." ] } ], [ "Reflux", - "The ancient ōmukade’s Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", + "The ancient ōmukade's Belly of the Beast vulnerable area is exploited.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -38193,7 +38174,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Aspect of Ashura", "entries": [ - "A favoured subject among poets and thespians across the realms is the tale of Ashura: the three-faced, six-armed demon god of destruction cast down from the heavens by the deities he offended. While the legend of Ashura might end there, his legacy and demonic power endure. Stories shared in hushed, fireside whispers tell of Fiends that befoul the land still—creatures echoing the form and power of the defeated demon god. On a path fueled by zealous passion and hateful vengeance, their wake is marked by destruction and bloodshed. The original Ashura may be gone, but the aspects of Ashura carry his legacy into the mortal world." + "A favoured subject among poets and thespians across the realms is the tale of Ashura: the three-faced, six-armed demon god of destruction cast down from the heavens by the deities he offended. While the legend of Ashura might end there, his legacy and demonic power endure. Stories shared in hushed, fireside whispers tell of Fiends that befoul the land still\u2014creatures echoing the form and power of the defeated demon god. On a path fueled by zealous passion and hateful vengeance, their wake is marked by destruction and bloodshed. The original Ashura may be gone, but the aspects of Ashura carry his legacy into the mortal world." ] }, { @@ -38336,7 +38317,7 @@ { "name": "Primordial Avatar State (1/Day)", "entries": [ - "If the avatar would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 150, it gains 40 temporary hit points, its AC increases to 19, its attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) fire or lightning damage on a hit (avatar's choice when it makes the attack), and it gains a flying, walking, and swimming speed of 60 feet. Additionally, the avatar can now use the options in the “Avatar Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 11,500 XP (23,000 XP total) for defeating the avatar after its Primordial Avatar State activates." + "If the avatar would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 150, it gains 40 temporary hit points, its AC increases to 19, its attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) fire or lightning damage on a hit (avatar's choice when it makes the attack), and it gains a flying, walking, and swimming speed of 60 feet. Additionally, the avatar can now use the options in the \"Avatar Actions\" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 11,500 XP (23,000 XP total) for defeating the avatar after its Primordial Avatar State activates." ] } ], @@ -38543,14 +38524,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tsukumogami", "entries": [ - "For many, pristine palaces of gleaming stone and resplendent glory are nothing compared to the charming, ramshackle homes of ordinary townsfolk. Each house has its unique quirks and charm, stacked side-by-side along winding city streets, brimming with life and character. Some yokai feel the same, seeking homes not in ornate statues or mighty trees, but in everyday, tattered objects—perfectly cosy resting places. The lesser, playful yokai spirits who occupy such objects are the tsukumogami." + "For many, pristine palaces of gleaming stone and resplendent glory are nothing compared to the charming, ramshackle homes of ordinary townsfolk. Each house has its unique quirks and charm, stacked side-by-side along winding city streets, brimming with life and character. Some yokai feel the same, seeking homes not in ornate statues or mighty trees, but in everyday, tattered objects\u2014perfectly cosy resting places. The lesser, playful yokai spirits who occupy such objects are the tsukumogami." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Inanimate Animation", "entries": [ - "Although physically displaying many of the characteristics of animated constructs—uncharmable, inexhaustable, and immune to poison—tsukumogami are anything but mindless automatons. The spirits that animate such objects typically convey the tricksy and whimsical nature of Fey, benevolence of Celestials, or cunning of Fiends." + "Although physically displaying many of the characteristics of animated constructs\u2014uncharmable, inexhaustable, and immune to poison\u2014tsukumogami are anything but mindless automatons. The spirits that animate such objects typically convey the tricksy and whimsical nature of Fey, benevolence of Celestials, or cunning of Fiends." ] }, { @@ -38686,14 +38667,14 @@ { "name": "Water Form", "entries": [ - "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can’t use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action, and she gains the following traits.", + "While in her Water Form, Bakuryō can't use her Breath Weapon action or Hollow Roar bonus action, and she gains the following traits.", { "type": "list", "items": [ { "type": "item", "name": "Fluid Form.", - "entry": "Bakuryō has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning, she can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there, and she can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Her Fins and Upturned Scale vulnerable areas aren’t targetable, and she can’t be scaled." + "entry": "Bakuryō has immunity to all damage types except cold, force, and lightning, she can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there, and she can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Her Fins and Upturned Scale vulnerable areas aren't targetable, and she can't be scaled." }, { "type": "item", @@ -38703,7 +38684,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Whelming Force.", - "entry": "The first time on her turn that Bakuryō enters a Large or smaller creature’s space, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 26} Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by her (escape {@dc 18}). While {@condition grappled} in this way, that creature has full cover from attacks and effects that originate outside of Bakuryō, is {@condition restrained}, is unable to breathe unless it can breathe water, and takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) force damage at the start of each of its turns. Bakuryō can have no more than five Large creatures or ten Medium or smaller creatures {@condition grappled} in this way at one time. If Bakuryō exits her Water Form while grappling a creature, that creature is thrown from her body, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of Bakuryō." + "entry": "The first time on her turn that Bakuryō enters a Large or smaller creature's space, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 26} Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} by her (escape {@dc 18}). While {@condition grappled} in this way, that creature has full cover from attacks and effects that originate outside of Bakuryō, is {@condition restrained}, is unable to breathe unless it can breathe water, and takes 28 ({@damage 8d6}) force damage at the start of each of its turns. Bakuryō can have no more than five Large creatures or ten Medium or smaller creatures {@condition grappled} in this way at one time. If Bakuryō exits her Water Form while grappling a creature, that creature is thrown from her body, landing {@condition prone} in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of Bakuryō." } ] } @@ -38746,7 +38727,7 @@ { "name": "Breath Weapon Charge (Lost While Fins Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō begins charging her Fins, choosing either radiant or thunder. Her Fins glow orange if charging thunder, and gold if charging radiant. At the start of her next turn, her Breath Weapon becomes charged. If she doesn’t use her Breath Weapon action by the end of her next turn, it ceases to be charged. Bakuryō can’t take this bonus action if she has discharged her Breath Weapon this turn." + "Bakuryō begins charging her Fins, choosing either radiant or thunder. Her Fins glow orange if charging thunder, and gold if charging radiant. At the start of her next turn, her Breath Weapon becomes charged. If she doesn't use her Breath Weapon action by the end of her next turn, it ceases to be charged. Bakuryō can't take this bonus action if she has discharged her Breath Weapon this turn." ] }, { @@ -38758,12 +38739,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Bakuryō twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature mounted on her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Bakuryō twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature mounted on her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Bakuryō can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bakuryō regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn." + "Bakuryō can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Bakuryō regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -38829,7 +38810,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Koi Dragons", "entries": [ - "Koi dragons are the spirits of waterways in the Yokai Realms. Their long, sinuous bodies are like the lengths of grand rivers, their limbs and claws the nourishing tributaries. The rustle of their scales sliding over one another is like the noise of a rushing stream, and their mottled colouration is likened to a koi fish. In fact, it is said that when a koi dragon moves on from this plane, one of the river’s koi will turn against the tide of the river, swimming upstream and growing into the watercourse’s new draconic avatar." + "Koi dragons are the spirits of waterways in the Yokai Realms. Their long, sinuous bodies are like the lengths of grand rivers, their limbs and claws the nourishing tributaries. The rustle of their scales sliding over one another is like the noise of a rushing stream, and their mottled colouration is likened to a koi fish. In fact, it is said that when a koi dragon moves on from this plane, one of the river's koi will turn against the tide of the river, swimming upstream and growing into the watercourse's new draconic avatar." ] } ] @@ -38919,7 +38900,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Bancho-gama are adept at asserting dominance through uninterrupted eye contact. The longest I've personally held out before giving in was five hours… but if you ask me, it's cheating when you blink each eye individually." + "Bancho-gama are adept at asserting dominance through uninterrupted eye contact. The longest I've personally held out before giving in was five hours... but if you ask me, it's cheating when you blink each eye individually." ], "by": "Ryoko, Slightly Unnerved" }, @@ -38927,7 +38908,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bancho-gama", "entries": [ - "A bancho-gama's respect is hard-earned, and its obedience even more so. In nature and in partnerships, these toad-like creatures prefer to be the ones in positions of authority, collecting ‘lackeys' that they can boss around for their benefit. Their remarkable agility and skill in combat make them desirable companions for adventurers… but many find that those traits are not worth enduring the bancho-gama's domineering behaviour. It takes a truly exceptional tamer to convince a bancho-gama to work together as equals, and many will gawk at the sight of these stubborn creatures receiving orders from another. Do you have what it takes?", + "A bancho-gama's respect is hard-earned, and its obedience even more so. In nature and in partnerships, these toad-like creatures prefer to be the ones in positions of authority, collecting 'lackeys' that they can boss around for their benefit. Their remarkable agility and skill in combat make them desirable companions for adventurers... but many find that those traits are not worth enduring the bancho-gama's domineering behaviour. It takes a truly exceptional tamer to convince a bancho-gama to work together as equals, and many will gawk at the sight of these stubborn creatures receiving orders from another. Do you have what it takes?", "If any of the bancho-gama's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the bancho-gama's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the bancho-gama's Charisma modifier" ] @@ -39080,7 +39061,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "A ‘conversation' between betobeto-kun, if it can be called that, is a strange event to witness. They simply swap onomatopoeiae for hours on end, searching for the scariest sound. I tried to contribute with ‘blargh', once. It was the first time I ever saw a betobeto-kun's smile fade." + "A 'conversation' between betobeto-kun, if it can be called that, is a strange event to witness. They simply swap onomatopoeiae for hours on end, searching for the scariest sound. I tried to contribute with 'blargh', once. It was the first time I ever saw a betobeto-kun's smile fade." ], "by": "Ryoko, Fright Amateur" }, @@ -39088,7 +39069,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-kun", "entries": [ - "Much like their larger cousins, betobeto-kun delight in scaring unwitting creatures, drawing energy—as well as endless entertainment—from their startled yelps. Lacking the subtlety and patience to stalk their victims for prolonged periods of time, these diminutive tricksters employ more rudimentary tactics. Betobeto-kun hide in the shadows, stifling their excited giggles as they wait for the first passerby. When the moment is ripe, they jump out, making a cacophony of noise, and flopping their oversized tongues for a cheap fright. Crude as this strategy may be, betobeto-kun take great pride in their craft, devoting hours of practice to the creation of strange new sounds with which to scare victims.", + "Much like their larger cousins, betobeto-kun delight in scaring unwitting creatures, drawing energy\u2014as well as endless entertainment\u2014from their startled yelps. Lacking the subtlety and patience to stalk their victims for prolonged periods of time, these diminutive tricksters employ more rudimentary tactics. Betobeto-kun hide in the shadows, stifling their excited giggles as they wait for the first passerby. When the moment is ripe, they jump out, making a cacophony of noise, and flopping their oversized tongues for a cheap fright. Crude as this strategy may be, betobeto-kun take great pride in their craft, devoting hours of practice to the creation of strange new sounds with which to scare victims.", "If any of the betobeto-kun's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the betobeto-kun's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the betobeto-kun's Charisma modifier" ] @@ -39287,14 +39268,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-san", "entries": [ - "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation—simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." + "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation\u2014simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "One Step at a Time", "entries": [ - "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful—a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." + "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful\u2014a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." ] }, { @@ -39415,14 +39396,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Betobeto-san", "entries": [ - "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation—simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." + "Among the ranks of city-dwelling yokai, the mischievous betobeto-san is one of paradoxical reputation\u2014simultaneously infamous for inspiring fear in the hearts of those who encounter it, yet well-loved by locals as a playful, prankster spirit. Most of the time, the betobeto-san is invisible, but should one choose to reveal itself, onlookers are greeted with the sight of a round, ball-like creature with a grinning maw and two small legs. It is known to enjoy wearing sandals, with the tell-tale echo of unseen feet pitter-pattering over cobbled stone a sure indication that the betobeto-san is near." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "One Step at a Time", "entries": [ - "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful—a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." + "The betobeto-san is nocturnal, emerging from its hidden nest to roam the empty streets after most citizens have gone to sleep. Every city has stragglers, transients, and hooligans who walk the town at night, making perfect prey for the knavish yokai. The betobeto-san follows closely behind its quarry, its footsteps echoing into the darkness, but when its victim turns to look, they find themselves to be seemingly alone. Isolated in the darkness and haunted by echoing footsteps, victims grow increasingly fearful\u2014a fear that the betobeto-san is eager to exacerbate; fear is its prize." ] }, { @@ -40027,7 +40008,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dorotabo", "entries": [ - "A band of inquisitive boys crawls under hedgerows and over fences, ignoring the flaking warning signs posted along the road. As they heedlessly traipse across an abandoned rice field of mud and wilted plants, the earth suddenly shifts beneath them. In horror, the trespassers stand transfixed as a humanoid figure rises from the muck, coated in soil and withered vines, its three fingers pointing accusingly at the intruders. Only then—face to face with the slouching, decrepit form of the dorotabo—do the interlopers realise the folly of their insatiable curiosity." + "A band of inquisitive boys crawls under hedgerows and over fences, ignoring the flaking warning signs posted along the road. As they heedlessly traipse across an abandoned rice field of mud and wilted plants, the earth suddenly shifts beneath them. In horror, the trespassers stand transfixed as a humanoid figure rises from the muck, coated in soil and withered vines, its three fingers pointing accusingly at the intruders. Only then\u2014face to face with the slouching, decrepit form of the dorotabo\u2014do the interlopers realise the folly of their insatiable curiosity." ] }, { @@ -40041,7 +40022,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tied to the Land", "entries": [ - "Dorotabo are intimately tied to their land; they are unwilling—and unable—to step foot outside of its borders. Within their territory, they are able to manipulate the earth itself, conjuring decay-ridden plants to entangle trespassers and bury them among the other foolish dead. They are grim guardians, and their domination is absolute across their tiny kingdom, for who can know the land better than the farmer who once nurtured it?" + "Dorotabo are intimately tied to their land; they are unwilling\u2014and unable\u2014to step foot outside of its borders. Within their territory, they are able to manipulate the earth itself, conjuring decay-ridden plants to entangle trespassers and bury them among the other foolish dead. They are grim guardians, and their domination is absolute across their tiny kingdom, for who can know the land better than the farmer who once nurtured it?" ] } ] @@ -40184,7 +40165,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ebi'ishi", "entries": [ - "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi—hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." + "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi\u2014hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." ] } ] @@ -40316,7 +40297,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ebi'ishi", "entries": [ - "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi—hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." + "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi\u2014hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." ] } ] @@ -40433,7 +40414,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hone Karakasa", "entries": [ - "Cavorting with the roaring wind and singing with every crash of thunder, a bundle of torn red cloth and splintered wood dances through a tumultuous sky. It is a hone karakasa, joyous and unfettered by the rain and gale of a driving tempest. Resembling a torn-up umbrella with its bamboo skeleton exposed, this large and unusual tsukumogami is a sight that sends civilians scarpering indoors—but not to protect themselves from the hone karakasa itself. On days such as these, where the flying yokai is glimpsed in a distant sky, it acts as the harbinger of an oncoming storm. As such, the hone karakasa's appearance is a useful sign to many Humanoids, albeit rarely a welcome one." + "Cavorting with the roaring wind and singing with every crash of thunder, a bundle of torn red cloth and splintered wood dances through a tumultuous sky. It is a hone karakasa, joyous and unfettered by the rain and gale of a driving tempest. Resembling a torn-up umbrella with its bamboo skeleton exposed, this large and unusual tsukumogami is a sight that sends civilians scarpering indoors\u2014but not to protect themselves from the hone karakasa itself. On days such as these, where the flying yokai is glimpsed in a distant sky, it acts as the harbinger of an oncoming storm. As such, the hone karakasa's appearance is a useful sign to many Humanoids, albeit rarely a welcome one." ] }, { @@ -40499,7 +40480,7 @@ "poisoned" ], "languages": [ - "understands Sylvan and Terran but can’t speak" + "understands Sylvan and Terran but can't speak" ], "cr": "6", "trait": [ @@ -40512,13 +40493,13 @@ { "name": "False Appearance", "entries": [ - "If the narcissus is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the narcissus move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the narcissus is animate." + "If the narcissus is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn't observed the narcissus move or act, that creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the narcissus is animate." ] }, { "name": "Kodama Infused", "entries": [ - "The connection between the narcissus and the kodama that infuses it can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If the narcissus takes psychic damage then, until the end of its next turn, its speed is halved, it can’t take reactions, and it can take only an action or bonus action, not both." + "The connection between the narcissus and the kodama that infuses it can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If the narcissus takes psychic damage then, until the end of its next turn, its speed is halved, it can't take reactions, and it can take only an action or bonus action, not both." ] }, { @@ -40538,19 +40519,19 @@ { "name": "Bite", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}11 ({@damage 2d6 + 4}) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." ] }, { "name": "Crystalline Bulb", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute. A creature that is {@condition poisoned} in this way and is not {@condition unconscious} takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) acid damage at the start of each of its turns." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d8 + 4}) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute. A creature that is {@condition poisoned} in this way and is not {@condition unconscious} takes 2 ({@damage 1d4}) acid damage at the start of each of its turns." ] }, { "name": "Poison Pollen (Recharge 5-6)", "entries": [ - "Saving Throw: {@dc 15} Constitution, 30-foot cone. {@actSaveFail} A creature takes 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus’ Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." + "Saving Throw: {@dc 15} Constitution, 30-foot cone. {@actSaveFail} A creature takes 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage and is {@condition poisoned} by the narcissus' Drowsy Poison for 1 minute." ] } ], @@ -40694,7 +40675,7 @@ { "name": "Forced Resurrection", "entries": [ - "Iminada begins combat with a negative Chaos Threshold. This value can never decrease and, whenever Iminada would regain hit points, her Chaos Threshold is instead raised by an amount equal to the hit points that would have been restored (maximum of 0). Iminada can be targeted by spells and effects that restore hit points or revive the dead even if she is unwilling or the effect doesn’t usually affect Undead. Spells with the power to revive the dead, such as revivify, or that don’t specify a number of hit points, such as greater restoration, raise Iminada’s Chaos Threshold by an amount equal to ten times the spell’s level." + "Iminada begins combat with a negative Chaos Threshold. This value can never decrease and, whenever Iminada would regain hit points, her Chaos Threshold is instead raised by an amount equal to the hit points that would have been restored (maximum of 0). Iminada can be targeted by spells and effects that restore hit points or revive the dead even if she is unwilling or the effect doesn't usually affect Undead. Spells with the power to revive the dead, such as revivify, or that don't specify a number of hit points, such as greater restoration, raise Iminada's Chaos Threshold by an amount equal to ten times the spell's level." ] }, { @@ -40724,7 +40705,7 @@ { "name": "Mourning Tide", "entries": [ - "A melancholy aura spreads around Iminada. At the start of Iminada’s turn, each creature within 1 mile of Iminada that is not at least waist deep in sea water must succeed on a {@dc 20} Constitution saving throw or be cursed. While cursed in this way, its creature type is Undead, and it can’t regain hit points. At the end of each long rest, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the curse on itself on a success. Once a creature succeeds on the saving throw, it is immune to Iminada’s Mourning Tide for the next 24 hours. Spells that remove curses only suspend the curse for 24 hours." + "A melancholy aura spreads around Iminada. At the start of Iminada's turn, each creature within 1 mile of Iminada that is not at least waist deep in sea water must succeed on a {@dc 20} Constitution saving throw or be cursed. While cursed in this way, its creature type is Undead, and it can't regain hit points. At the end of each long rest, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the curse on itself on a success. Once a creature succeeds on the saving throw, it is immune to Iminada's Mourning Tide for the next 24 hours. Spells that remove curses only suspend the curse for 24 hours." ] }, { @@ -40770,12 +40751,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Iminada twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature currently scaling her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Iminada twists and shakes her body violently. Each creature currently scaling her must succeed on a {@dc 16} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Iminada can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Iminada regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." + "Iminada can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Iminada regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -40793,7 +40774,7 @@ { "name": "Undying Beat (Lost While Heart Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Iminada’s heartbeat thuds with an intoxicating rhythm. Each creature within 500 feet of Iminada that can hear it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed directly towards her. Undead with a CR or level lower than Iminada’s CR automatically fail this saving throw." + "Iminada's heartbeat thuds with an intoxicating rhythm. Each creature within 500 feet of Iminada that can hear it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom saving throw or immediately use its reaction to move up to its speed directly towards her. Undead with a CR or level lower than Iminada's CR automatically fail this saving throw." ] } ], @@ -41153,14 +41134,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Artisanal Guardians", "entries": [ - "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply “always been”—where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu—those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination—are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." + "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply \"always been\"\u2014where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu\u2014those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination\u2014are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "The Beginning and the End", "entries": [ - "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: “Un” or “Ah”. These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed “Un” might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed “Ah” can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." + "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } ] @@ -41331,7 +41312,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Patient Hunter", "entries": [ - "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return—stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." + "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return\u2014stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." ] }, { @@ -41484,7 +41465,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Patient Hunter", "entries": [ - "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return—stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." + "Horror stories tell of quaint roadside inns that pop up out of nowhere, beckoning merchants and travellers alike with the promise of full bellies, soft sheets, and a charming host. Those ensnared by these promises rarely return\u2014stolen from their beds, wrapped in sweet-scented silk, and dragged below the earth to the jorogumo's lair. Here they are left, desperate and struggling, their muffled screams meritless as they lie trapped in a dark, webbed tomb. Ever sadistic, jorogumo sing soft tales of lost love and fallen heroes to their prey, holding them in a tender caress, even as they fill the cocoon with corrosive digestive juices." ] }, { @@ -41576,7 +41557,7 @@ { "name": "Take Flight", "entries": [ - "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 10 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can’t use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." + "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 10 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can't use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." ] } ], @@ -42240,14 +42221,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kasha", "entries": [ - "Under the falling rain, a solemn funeral procession winds through a weary town. Two priests lead the parade, each bearing a pair of ceremonial cymbals. A gentle knell marks each heavy step—the ancient, ritual pulse of clashing bronze that wards off evil spirits. Unbeknownst to the grieving procession, a steady hiss of steam whispers from the shadows cast by the dipping sun. It is the sound of rainwater boiling on contact with the heat of a flaming, feline yokai. Gong or no, this ravenous kasha concocts machinations for devouring the tasty cadaver." + "Under the falling rain, a solemn funeral procession winds through a weary town. Two priests lead the parade, each bearing a pair of ceremonial cymbals. A gentle knell marks each heavy step\u2014the ancient, ritual pulse of clashing bronze that wards off evil spirits. Unbeknownst to the grieving procession, a steady hiss of steam whispers from the shadows cast by the dipping sun. It is the sound of rainwater boiling on contact with the heat of a flaming, feline yokai. Gong or no, this ravenous kasha concocts machinations for devouring the tasty cadaver." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hell's Harvester", "entries": [ - "Of all the yokai known, there are few reviled like the kasha. Their preferred source of food is carrion, but unlike other scavengers that happily feast on rotting flesh, kasha prefer their meals fresh—and Humanoid. More grotesque still, kasha have a sadistic love for dead things, often taking corpses back to their lairs to skin, carve, and preserve." + "Of all the yokai known, there are few reviled like the kasha. Their preferred source of food is carrion, but unlike other scavengers that happily feast on rotting flesh, kasha prefer their meals fresh\u2014and Humanoid. More grotesque still, kasha have a sadistic love for dead things, often taking corpses back to their lairs to skin, carve, and preserve." ] } ] @@ -42332,7 +42313,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "There are few sights sadder than a tiny kawawappa dutifully sweeping the dust from a home in which no one will ever live again… Which is why you should contribute with a donation to Ryoko's Home for Abandoned Yokai! So… how many cucumbers can I put you down for?" + "There are few sights sadder than a tiny kawawappa dutifully sweeping the dust from a home in which no one will ever live again... Which is why you should contribute with a donation to Ryoko's Home for Abandoned Yokai! So... how many cucumbers can I put you down for?" ], "by": "Ryoko, Charitable Soul" }, @@ -42340,7 +42321,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kawawappa", "entries": [ - "The mischievous kappa are known to form bonds with those that offer them respect—and an abundance of cucumbers. When a kappa departs from a community with which it bonded, it may leave behind a small piece of itself: a kawawappa. This fragment of its soul taken physical shape is imbued with the kappa's will to aid and protect the creatures of whom it grew fond. Quick learners, these diminuitive creatures help around homes and settlements in any way they can. Kawawappa clean, cook, craft, and even take up arms in defence of their people. This compulsion often outlasts the communities they serve, leaving villages empty bar the kawawappa who continue to perform their duties to the benefit of no one.", + "The mischievous kappa are known to form bonds with those that offer them respect\u2014and an abundance of cucumbers. When a kappa departs from a community with which it bonded, it may leave behind a small piece of itself: a kawawappa. This fragment of its soul taken physical shape is imbued with the kappa's will to aid and protect the creatures of whom it grew fond. Quick learners, these diminuitive creatures help around homes and settlements in any way they can. Kawawappa clean, cook, craft, and even take up arms in defence of their people. This compulsion often outlasts the communities they serve, leaving villages empty bar the kawawappa who continue to perform their duties to the benefit of no one.", "If any of the kawawappa's traits or actions require a saving throw, it is always against the kawawappa's save DC, as calculated below.", "Save DC = 8 + the tamer's proficiency bonus + the kawawappa's Constitution modifier" ] @@ -42791,7 +42772,7 @@ { "name": "Earthsense", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi’s tremorsense extends throughout the earth, plants, and buildings to which it is connected, as well as the ground 60 feet beyond this matter." + "Magatsuchi's tremorsense extends throughout the earth, plants, and buildings to which it is connected, as well as the ground 60 feet beyond this matter." ] }, { @@ -42809,7 +42790,7 @@ { "name": "Kodama Infused", "entries": [ - "The connection between the kodama and Magatsuchi can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If Magatsuchi takes 20 or more psychic damage in a single turn, it loses one legendary action, which it regains at the start of its next turn as usual. If it has no legendary actions to lose, it can’t take bonus actions on its next turn." + "The connection between the kodama and Magatsuchi can be interrupted by psychic assaults. If Magatsuchi takes 20 or more psychic damage in a single turn, it loses one legendary action, which it regains at the start of its next turn as usual. If it has no legendary actions to lose, it can't take bonus actions on its next turn." ] }, { @@ -42821,7 +42802,7 @@ { "name": "Wandering Earth", "entries": [ - "Magatsuchi’s many roots allow it to animate a large expanse of earth. The speed represented here is the speed at which this earth can move. Magatsuchi (the tree) does not move relative to the objects and creatures that occupy this earth." + "Magatsuchi's many roots allow it to animate a large expanse of earth. The speed represented here is the speed at which this earth can move. Magatsuchi (the tree) does not move relative to the objects and creatures that occupy this earth." ] } ], @@ -42861,12 +42842,12 @@ { "name": "Dissonant Echo (Lost While Telepathic Connection Exploited)", "entries": [ - "One creature of Magatsuchi’s choice within 120 feet of it, as well as each creature scaling Magatsuchi, must make a {@dc 14} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage and is paralysed until the start of its next turn. Creatures scaling Magatsuchi that are paralysed in this way immediately fall, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "One creature of Magatsuchi's choice within 120 feet of it, as well as each creature scaling Magatsuchi, must make a {@dc 14} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) psychic damage and is paralysed until the start of its next turn. Creatures scaling Magatsuchi that are paralysed in this way immediately fall, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Magatsuchi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Magatsuchi regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." + "Magatsuchi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Magatsuchi regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -42939,7 +42920,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Ubusuna", "entries": [ - "An ubusuna kaiju is an act of rebellion. It is the fear, anger, and self-preservation of nature itself manifested into a moving mountain. When forest spirits—kodama—are influenced by great events, be it a call to war, the threat of extinction, or irreverent tree felling, they infuse the greatest plant in their forest. With a unified will, the infused being—an ubusuna kaiju—tears the land around it free of the earth’s confines and either flees to pastures new or fights the threat. Though they are not malicious by nature, the fact remains that a giant anything moving across the land results in untold collateral damage." + "An ubusuna kaiju is an act of rebellion. It is the fear, anger, and self-preservation of nature itself manifested into a moving mountain. When forest spirits\u2014kodama\u2014are influenced by great events, be it a call to war, the threat of extinction, or irreverent tree felling, they infuse the greatest plant in their forest. With a unified will, the infused being\u2014an ubusuna kaiju\u2014tears the land around it free of the earth's confines and either flees to pastures new or fights the threat. Though they are not malicious by nature, the fact remains that a giant anything moving across the land results in untold collateral damage." ] } ] @@ -43329,7 +43310,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Warrior, Scorned", "entries": [ - "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life—only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." + "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } ] @@ -43447,7 +43428,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Boiling Hot", "entries": [ - "Narigama often lead a carefree, spoiled life—their caretakers offering them everything they desire in return for their predictions of the future. They can emit ear-piercing whistles alerting their companions to incoming danger and, if pressed, spew streams of boiling water at their assailant from their kettle's spout." + "Narigama often lead a carefree, spoiled life\u2014their caretakers offering them everything they desire in return for their predictions of the future. They can emit ear-piercing whistles alerting their companions to incoming danger and, if pressed, spew streams of boiling water at their assailant from their kettle's spout." ] } ] @@ -43537,7 +43518,7 @@ "piercing", "slashing" ], - "note": "from nonmagical attacks that aren’t adamantine", + "note": "from nonmagical attacks that aren't adamantine", "cond": true } ], @@ -43552,7 +43533,7 @@ { "name": "Acid Pool", "entries": [ - "A number of Nomi’s attacks and traits create acid pools: 5-foot-radius circles of corrosive liquid that last for 1 hour. A creature that enters an acid pool for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 25 ({@damage 10d4}) acid damage. A nonmagical object that is in a pool on initiative count 0 is destroyed." + "A number of Nomi's attacks and traits create acid pools: 5-foot-radius circles of corrosive liquid that last for 1 hour. A creature that enters an acid pool for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 25 ({@damage 10d4}) acid damage. A nonmagical object that is in a pool on initiative count 0 is destroyed." ] }, { @@ -43596,7 +43577,7 @@ { "name": "Pincer", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 14} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d6 + 7}) piercing damage, and the creature is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 22}). Until the grapple ends, the creature is {@condition restrained}, and Nomi can’t target another creature with their Pincer attack." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 14} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 2d6 + 7}) piercing damage, and the creature is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 22}). Until the grapple ends, the creature is {@condition restrained}, and Nomi can't target another creature with their Pincer attack." ] }, { @@ -43614,7 +43595,7 @@ { "name": "Acid Spray (Recharge 5-6; Lost While Abdomen Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi sprays a wave of acid from their abdomen in a 120-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 50 ({@damage 20d4}) acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Three Acid Pools appear centred on points of Nomi’s choice in the area of the cone." + "Nomi sprays a wave of acid from their abdomen in a 120-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a {@dc 22} Dexterity saving throw, taking 50 ({@damage 20d4}) acid damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success. Three Acid Pools appear centred on points of Nomi's choice in the area of the cone." ] } ], @@ -43628,12 +43609,12 @@ { "name": "Shake Off", "entries": [ - "Nomi twists and shakes their body violently. Each creature currently scaling them must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature’s choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "Nomi twists and shakes their body violently. Each creature currently scaling them must succeed on a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity saving throw (creature's choice) or be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Nomi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Nomi regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." + "Nomi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Nomi regains spent legendary actions at the start of their turn." ], "legendaryActions": 3, "legendaryActionsLair": 20, @@ -43647,13 +43628,13 @@ { "name": "Blind Charge (Lost While Eyes Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi lowers their head, picking a direction. Until the end of the next hostile creature’s turn, Nomi’s Eyes vulnerable area is not targetable. At the end of the next hostile creature’s turn, Nomi charges, moving in the chosen direction until they collide with a creature or obstacle, or move a distance equal to their walking speed. If Nomi collides with a creature’s space, that creature must make a {@dc 22} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} and {@condition grappled} by Nomi (escape {@dc 22}), who pins it down using one leg. While {@condition grappled} in this way, the creature is {@condition restrained}. If Nomi collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, they take 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and lose one unspent legendary action (regaining it as normal at the start of their next turn)." + "Nomi lowers their head, picking a direction. Until the end of the next hostile creature's turn, Nomi's Eyes vulnerable area is not targetable. At the end of the next hostile creature's turn, Nomi charges, moving in the chosen direction until they collide with a creature or obstacle, or move a distance equal to their walking speed. If Nomi collides with a creature's space, that creature must make a {@dc 22} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone} and {@condition grappled} by Nomi (escape {@dc 22}), who pins it down using one leg. While {@condition grappled} in this way, the creature is {@condition restrained}. If Nomi collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, they take 27 ({@damage 5d10}) bludgeoning damage and lose one unspent legendary action (regaining it as normal at the start of their next turn)." ] }, { "name": "Take Flight (While Rampaging, Lost While Wings Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Nomi ends the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions on themself, gains a flying speed equal to their walking speed until the end of this turn, and can immediately fly up to that speed. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks. Until the end of Nomi’s next turn, their Wings vulnerable area is targetable." + "Nomi ends the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions on themself, gains a flying speed equal to their walking speed until the end of this turn, and can immediately fly up to that speed. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks. Until the end of Nomi's next turn, their Wings vulnerable area is targetable." ] } ], @@ -43698,7 +43679,7 @@ "hasToken": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ - "The clang of metallicised chitin is a surefire indicator of the presence of male kabuto wrestling over a female’s egg clutch. Kabuto is the term used for the loosely related assortment of horn-bearing beetles native to the Tofuoka Hills. From the tiniest rhinoceros beetle to the huge také kabuto, and even a legendary kaiju kabuto, all of these arthropods sharea few traits.", + "The clang of metallicised chitin is a surefire indicator of the presence of male kabuto wrestling over a female's egg clutch. Kabuto is the term used for the loosely related assortment of horn-bearing beetles native to the Tofuoka Hills. From the tiniest rhinoceros beetle to the huge také kabuto, and even a legendary kaiju kabuto, all of these arthropods sharea few traits.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Size", @@ -44006,7 +43987,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -44109,7 +44090,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nue's Curse", "entries": [ - "The nue is notorious for its disaster field—a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." + "The nue is notorious for its disaster field\u2014a chaotic, magical aura that inflicts misfortune upon all within its proximity. This power is intertwined with the nue's mythology, with many stories reciting how its appearance coincided with great tragedy and cataclysm. Some folktales speak of the nue's curse targeting specific individuals, rendering great warriors and emperors alike helplessly sick for nights on end until either they or the nue are killed." ] }, { @@ -44250,14 +44231,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "omukade", "entries": [ - "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared—mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." + "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared\u2014mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Eater of Dragons", "entries": [ - "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade—adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." + "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade\u2014adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." ] }, { @@ -44371,14 +44352,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "omukade", "entries": [ - "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared—mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." + "In the depths of a green dragon's lair, a group of adventurers stands paralysed in awe. Before them, the broken corpse of their draconic quarry lies lifeless, its rib cage crushed, its neck broken, and its body surrounded by mysterious, translucent eggs. As if in answer to their bewilderment, a chilling hiss reverberates from the darkness of the cavern. Chitinous scale by colossal, chitinous scale, an omukade unfurls its segmented, obsidian form, rising up over the tarnished metal trinkets of the late dragon's horde. It looms over the trespassers with mandibles bared\u2014mandibles stained with the crimson ichor of the butchered dragon." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Eater of Dragons", "entries": [ - "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade—adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." + "Many myths and folktales speak of dragons as apex predators: fearless masters of their domain, unmatched by any. These myths and folktales are wrong. The omukade are mighty, insectoid yokai who not only hold power comparable to dragons but harbour an insatiable desire to feast on draconic flesh. It is rumoured that the omukade were created by gods to balance the ego of dragonkind: a nightmare to remind them of their fragile mortality. Although their origin is shrouded in myth, the hatred of dragons is real and innate to all omukade\u2014adults relentlessly seek draconic creatures to devour, laying eggs in a defeated dragon's nest for their spawn to devour its wyrmlings." ] }, { @@ -44540,7 +44521,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Warrior, Scorned", "entries": [ - "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life—only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." + "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } ] @@ -44794,13 +44775,13 @@ { "name": "Conductive", "entries": [ - "Raiko has advantage on attack rolls againsts targets made of metal or wearing metal armour. Creatures made of metal or wearing metal armour have disadvantage on saving throws against Raiko’s Galvanic Charge, Galvanic Fracture, and Static Pulse." + "Raiko has advantage on attack rolls againsts targets made of metal or wearing metal armour. Creatures made of metal or wearing metal armour have disadvantage on saving throws against Raiko's Galvanic Charge, Galvanic Fracture, and Static Pulse." ] }, { "name": "Galvanic Fracture (While Tempest Orbs Exploited)", "entries": [ - "At the start of each of Raiko’s turns, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko (including himself) must make a Dexterity saving throw as bolts of lightning chaotically spiral through the air. The creature with the lowest result takes 45 ({@damage 10d8}) lightning damage." + "At the start of each of Raiko's turns, each creature within 120 feet of Raiko (including himself) must make a Dexterity saving throw as bolts of lightning chaotically spiral through the air. The creature with the lowest result takes 45 ({@damage 10d8}) lightning damage." ] }, { @@ -44824,13 +44805,13 @@ { "name": "Prideful", "entries": [ - "If Raiko hears a comment that he deems to be insulting or derogatory towards himself (GM’s discretion), then, while he can see the source of that insult and the source is within 30 feet of him, Raiko has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than the source of the insult until the end of his next turn, or until he hears another comment that satisfies the conditions of this trait, whichever comes first." + "If Raiko hears a comment that he deems to be insulting or derogatory towards himself (GM's discretion), then, while he can see the source of that insult and the source is within 30 feet of him, Raiko has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures other than the source of the insult until the end of his next turn, or until he hears another comment that satisfies the conditions of this trait, whichever comes first." ] }, { "name": "Storm Form", "entries": [ - "While in his Storm Form, Raiko splits into a number of elementals equal to the number of player characters, which appear adjacent to a player character, their ‘focus’. These elementals use the tempest elemental statistics, but have only 90 hit points each. Each elemental mirrors its focus’ size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately after its focus." + "While in his Storm Form, Raiko splits into a number of elementals equal to the number of player characters, which appear adjacent to a player character, their 'focus'. These elementals use the tempest elemental statistics, but have only 90 hit points each. Each elemental mirrors its focus' size and initiative count, taking its turn immediately after its focus." ] } ], @@ -44862,7 +44843,7 @@ { "name": "Thunderclap (Recharge 4-6; Lost While Bracers Exploited)", "entries": [ - "Each creature within 40 feet of Raiko must make a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 90 ({@damage 20d8}) thunder damage and is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute on a failed save, or takes half as much damage and isn’t {@condition deafened} on a successful one." + "Each creature within 40 feet of Raiko must make a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 90 ({@damage 20d8}) thunder damage and is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute on a failed save, or takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition deafened} on a successful one." ] } ], @@ -44876,12 +44857,12 @@ { "name": "Static Pulse", "entries": [ - "A furious current of electricity ripples across Raiko’s body. Each creature scaling Raiko must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or take 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, be unable to take reactions until the start of its next turn, and be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." + "A furious current of electricity ripples across Raiko's body. Each creature scaling Raiko must succeed on a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw or take 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, be unable to take reactions until the start of its next turn, and be thrown off, landing {@condition prone} in the nearest unoccupied space." ] } ], "legendaryHeader": [ - "Raiko can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Raiko regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn." + "Raiko can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Raiko regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn." ], "legendary": [ { @@ -45341,14 +45322,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Presence of Power", "entries": [ - "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto—a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place—as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt—they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." + "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto\u2014a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place\u2014as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt\u2014they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Signs of Appeasement", "entries": [ - "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: “When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.”" + "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" ] } ] @@ -45463,14 +45444,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Presence of Power", "entries": [ - "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto—a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place—as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt—they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." + "Where kaiju can be found, so too can ryuto\u2014a phenomenon observed across realms, from mountain shrine to vast ocean. When many ryuto assemble in one place\u2014as they are wont to do wherever a kaiju's power can be felt\u2014they coalesce like droplets of water into a spectacular swarm of fire. This flaming form mimics that of the kaiju whose strength drew them there." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Signs of Appeasement", "entries": [ - "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: “When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.”" + "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" ] } ] @@ -45558,7 +45539,7 @@ { "type": "quote", "entries": [ - "Senryoka seem to enjoy listening to stories. Just yesterday, I was telling a few how I helped save a village from a rampaging kaiju. In return, I was offered a ceremonial sword that I carry to this day as a reminder of the people of the Yokai Re- Huh. That's odd… I could swear I had it in my backpack..." + "Senryoka seem to enjoy listening to stories. Just yesterday, I was telling a few how I helped save a village from a rampaging kaiju. In return, I was offered a ceremonial sword that I carry to this day as a reminder of the people of the Yokai Re- Huh. That's odd... I could swear I had it in my backpack..." ], "by": "Ryoko, Ex-Sword Owner" }, @@ -46304,7 +46285,7 @@ "languages": [ "understands the languages its caller speaks" ], - "cr": "—", + "cr": "\u2014", "trait": [ { "name": "Detonator", @@ -46506,14 +46487,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Artisanal Guardians", "entries": [ - "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply “always been”—where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu—those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination—are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." + "In the folktales of many races, komainu have simply \"always been\"\u2014where a shrine exists, komainu are there to guard it. Celestial yokai spirits, attracted to areas of intense devotion, find a home in these painstakingly carved statues. Channelling the magic of the yokai soul they house, these stoic Fey elicit a variety of magical effects based on the material from which they are crafted. Though typically made of stone or jade, some mighty komainu\u2014those who keep watch over treasure beyond imagination\u2014are purported to be cast from precious metals like adamantine and gold." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "The Beginning and the End", "entries": [ - "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: “Un” or “Ah”. These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed “Un” might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed “Ah” can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." + "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } ] @@ -46784,14 +46765,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "A Playful Gang", "entries": [ - "Such gangs of tsukumogami enjoy “dancing” with humans, a terrifying experience for their unfortunate partner caught in a maelstrom of excitable footwear and umbrellas. A victim who doesn't manage to escape finds themselves lifted bodily into the air and flown about town, the yokai confusing their passenger's terrified shrieks for howls of delight. When their cargo grows quiet, or the swarm finds a more excitable passenger, these victims are unceremoniously deposited atop a stranger's roof, usually from a safe height." + "Such gangs of tsukumogami enjoy \"dancing\" with humans, a terrifying experience for their unfortunate partner caught in a maelstrom of excitable footwear and umbrellas. A victim who doesn't manage to escape finds themselves lifted bodily into the air and flown about town, the yokai confusing their passenger's terrified shrieks for howls of delight. When their cargo grows quiet, or the swarm finds a more excitable passenger, these victims are unceremoniously deposited atop a stranger's roof, usually from a safe height." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hyakki Yagyo Harbinger", "entries": [ - "Swarms of tsukumogami are often seen in the days preceding the parade of one thousand demons—the infamous Hyakki Yagyo. This ancient, annual tradition is one that requires extensive preparation, and Humanoids know well to heed the excitable behaviour of tsukumogami as a warning of mightier spirits coming. During the parade, tsukumogami enjoy possessing instruments and forming large, musical swarms at the head of the pack. Their ruckus is legendary; tsukumogami are famously as enthusiastic as they are incompetent when it comes to creating music." + "Swarms of tsukumogami are often seen in the days preceding the parade of one thousand demons\u2014the infamous Hyakki Yagyo. This ancient, annual tradition is one that requires extensive preparation, and Humanoids know well to heed the excitable behaviour of tsukumogami as a warning of mightier spirits coming. During the parade, tsukumogami enjoy possessing instruments and forming large, musical swarms at the head of the pack. Their ruckus is legendary; tsukumogami are famously as enthusiastic as they are incompetent when it comes to creating music." ] } ] @@ -46886,7 +46867,7 @@ { "name": "Pincer", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}20 ({@damage 3d10 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and, if the target is a creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 15}). Until the grapple ends, the kabuto can’t target another creature with its Pincer attack and, if the creature is Huge or smaller, it is {@condition restrained}." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}20 ({@damage 3d10 + 4}) bludgeoning damage and, if the target is a creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 15}). Until the grapple ends, the kabuto can't target another creature with its Pincer attack and, if the creature is Huge or smaller, it is {@condition restrained}." ] }, { @@ -46900,13 +46881,13 @@ { "name": "Blind Charge", "entries": [ - "The kabuto lowers its head, picking a direction. At the end of the next hostile creatures’ turn, the kabuto charges, moving in the chosen direction until it collides with a creature or obstacle, or moves a distance equal to its walking speed. If the kabuto collides with a Huge or smaller creature, that creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. If the kabuto collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, it takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn." + "The kabuto lowers its head, picking a direction. At the end of the next hostile creatures' turn, the kabuto charges, moving in the chosen direction until it collides with a creature or obstacle, or moves a distance equal to its walking speed. If the kabuto collides with a Huge or smaller creature, that creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is knocked {@condition prone}. If the kabuto collides with a solid object, like a thick wall, it takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) bludgeoning damage and is {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn." ] }, { "name": "Take Flight", "entries": [ - "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 15 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can’t use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." + "The kabuto gains a flying speed equal to its walking speed until the end of its next turn. While it has this flying speed, it loses its resistance to slashing damage and gains vulnerability to slashing damage instead. If it takes 15 or more slashing damage in a single instance, it loses its flying speed and can't use this bonus action until its wings regrow in 10 ({@dice 3d6}) weeks." ] } ], @@ -47030,7 +47011,7 @@ { "name": "Crushing Force", "entries": [ - "When the taki reio hits a creature with two or more Grasp or Greatsword attacks on a turn, the creature's size is halved in all dimensions, and its weight is reduced to one-eighth of its current weight. This reduction decreases its size by one category—from Medium to Small, for example. The target also has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and its weapons also shrink to match its new size. While its weapons are reduced, the target's attacks with them deal {@damage 1d4} less damage (this can't reduce the damage below 1). These changes last until the target finishes a short or long rest. If this trait would reduce a target's size below Tiny, that creature dies instead, its body vanishing into nothingness, and it can't be resurrected by any means short of the wish spell." + "When the taki reio hits a creature with two or more Grasp or Greatsword attacks on a turn, the creature's size is halved in all dimensions, and its weight is reduced to one-eighth of its current weight. This reduction decreases its size by one category\u2014from Medium to Small, for example. The target also has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and its weapons also shrink to match its new size. While its weapons are reduced, the target's attacks with them deal {@damage 1d4} less damage (this can't reduce the damage below 1). These changes last until the target finishes a short or long rest. If this trait would reduce a target's size below Tiny, that creature dies instead, its body vanishing into nothingness, and it can't be resurrected by any means short of the wish spell." ] }, { @@ -47371,7 +47352,7 @@ { "name": "Lightning Form", "entries": [ - "The elemental can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. A creature that starts its turn in the elemental’s space, touches the elemental, or hits it with a melee attack while within 10 feet of it takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) lightning damage. The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." + "The elemental can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. A creature that starts its turn in the elemental's space, touches the elemental, or hits it with a melee attack while within 10 feet of it takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) lightning damage. The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." ] } ], @@ -47385,7 +47366,7 @@ { "name": "Static Claw", "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 11} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}12 ({@damage 2d4 + 7}) lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 11} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}12 ({@damage 2d4 + 7}) lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn." ] }, { @@ -47397,7 +47378,7 @@ { "name": "Tempest (Recharge 5-6)", "entries": [ - "Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, 18 ({@damage 4d8}) thunder damage, is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute, and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t {@condition deafened} or knocked {@condition prone}." + "Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a {@dc 16} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 ({@damage 4d8}) lightning damage, 18 ({@damage 4d8}) thunder damage, is {@condition deafened} for 1 minute, and is knocked {@condition prone}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't {@condition deafened} or knocked {@condition prone}." ] } ], @@ -47546,21 +47527,21 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ushi-Oni", "entries": [ - "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai—ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." + "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai\u2014ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Macabre Mimicry", "entries": [ - "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton— a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home—the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." + "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton\u2014 a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home\u2014the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Artificial Anchor", "entries": [ - "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body—easy pickings for its chitinous claws." + "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body\u2014easy pickings for its chitinous claws." ] } ] @@ -47665,21 +47646,21 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ushi-Oni", "entries": [ - "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai—ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." + "Out amongst the rocky crags of the coast, hidden beneath the gnarled fangs of sea-blasted cliffs is a species of cunning yokai\u2014ox-headed, spider-bodied crustaceans: the ushi-oni. Well known to fishermen, pirates, and coastal communities, these stealthy yokai haunt the nightmares of any who live beside the waves." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Macabre Mimicry", "entries": [ - "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton— a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home—the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." + "Despite their hulking, monstrous appearance, the ushi-oni is a patient, sly hunter. Despite lacking the capacity to replicate the precise, delicate articulations needed for speech, ushi-oni are uncanny mimics able to recreate the cries and wails of Humanoid adults and infants. Combined with their craggy, barnacle-covered exoskeleton\u2014 a perfect camouflaged for their rocky home\u2014the ushioni lure foolhardy rescuers to them as an easy meal." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Artificial Anchor", "entries": [ - "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body—easy pickings for its chitinous claws." + "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body\u2014easy pickings for its chitinous claws." ] } ] @@ -48416,7 +48397,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Yuki no Ko", "entries": [ - "Amidst the howling winds of a deadly blizzard, a humanoid figure strides atop the snow, their steps as light and graceful as a leaf drifting on water. The landscape is marked with statues of once-living creatures—flash-frozen, encased, and preserved forever in ice. The individual strides onward, unbothered by the climate or death that surrounds them, their skin and hair glistening with crackling frost. To the yuki no ko, the biting, icy chill is a gentle caress; what cold can bother a being who houses a piece of winter itself within?" + "Amidst the howling winds of a deadly blizzard, a humanoid figure strides atop the snow, their steps as light and graceful as a leaf drifting on water. The landscape is marked with statues of once-living creatures\u2014flash-frozen, encased, and preserved forever in ice. The individual strides onward, unbothered by the climate or death that surrounds them, their skin and hair glistening with crackling frost. To the yuki no ko, the biting, icy chill is a gentle caress; what cold can bother a being who houses a piece of winter itself within?" ] }, { @@ -48430,7 +48411,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Snow Spirit's Weakness", "entries": [ - "Although the gift of the yuki onna is great—the yuki no ko are impervious to cold—it comes at a heavy price. Any temperature above freezing is unbearable, and prolonged exposure to heat is lethal. As a result, these Elementals are seldom found beyond the mountain peaks and tundras they call home, making them a rare sight reserved for the boldest explorers or most isolated enkoh villagers. It is said that their very presence will bring about a blizzard, but in reality, yuki no ko are the ones chasing the snowstorm." + "Although the gift of the yuki onna is great\u2014the yuki no ko are impervious to cold\u2014it comes at a heavy price. Any temperature above freezing is unbearable, and prolonged exposure to heat is lethal. As a result, these Elementals are seldom found beyond the mountain peaks and tundras they call home, making them a rare sight reserved for the boldest explorers or most isolated enkoh villagers. It is said that their very presence will bring about a blizzard, but in reality, yuki no ko are the ones chasing the snowstorm." ] } ] @@ -48544,7 +48525,7 @@ { "name": "Tidal Grasp (Recharge 6)", "entries": [ - "The zuwai conjures three tendrils of undulating water that attempt to ensnare up to three Large or smaller creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. While restrained in this way, a creature is also drowning—it cannot breathe, speak, or perform the verbal components of spells. A creature can use an action to attempt a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a restrained creature within its reach on a success." + "The zuwai conjures three tendrils of undulating water that attempt to ensnare up to three Large or smaller creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a {@dc 17} Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. While restrained in this way, a creature is also drowning\u2014it cannot breathe, speak, or perform the verbal components of spells. A creature can use an action to attempt a {@dc 17} Strength check, freeing itself or a restrained creature within its reach on a success." ] }, { @@ -48573,7 +48554,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Zuwai", "entries": [ - "The Ebizo believe that all things belong to the ocean, and the ocean belongs to the zuwai. Matriarchs among the Ebizo, these deep-sea elementalists tower over the rest of the clan, both in stature and magical prowess. Among their kin, zuwai act as chieftains and battlefield commanders, masterminding the flow of combat from afar and rarely engaging personally. However, should the need arise, zuwai are fearsome warriors innately equipped with lethal magic. Their grace in battle is unmatched; the zuwai's many limbs move with spectacular synchronicity as they channel the element of water through precise movements—an uncanny union of delicate motion and crushing tidal force. In many ways, zuwai are the ocean's erratic temperament incarnate, at one moment beautiful in tranquillity, the next terrifying in tempestuous rage." + "The Ebizo believe that all things belong to the ocean, and the ocean belongs to the zuwai. Matriarchs among the Ebizo, these deep-sea elementalists tower over the rest of the clan, both in stature and magical prowess. Among their kin, zuwai act as chieftains and battlefield commanders, masterminding the flow of combat from afar and rarely engaging personally. However, should the need arise, zuwai are fearsome warriors innately equipped with lethal magic. Their grace in battle is unmatched; the zuwai's many limbs move with spectacular synchronicity as they channel the element of water through precise movements\u2014an uncanny union of delicate motion and crushing tidal force. In many ways, zuwai are the ocean's erratic temperament incarnate, at one moment beautiful in tranquillity, the next terrifying in tempestuous rage." ] } ] diff --git a/collection/Mage Hand Press; Dark Matter - 2024.json b/collection/Mage Hand Press; Dark Matter - 2024.json index 36ab443e1a..780917fd62 100644 --- a/collection/Mage Hand Press; Dark Matter - 2024.json +++ b/collection/Mage Hand Press; Dark Matter - 2024.json @@ -501,139 +501,139 @@ "hasFluffImages": true }, { - "name": "Evolution Domain", - "shortName": "Evolution", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "page": 0, - "additionalSpells": [ - { - "prepared": { - "3": [ - "Darkvision|XPHB", - "Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB", - "Jump|XPHB", - "Longstrider|XPHB" - ], - "5": [ - "Plant Growth|XPHB", - "Polybrachia|DarkMatter24" - ], - "7": [ - "Giant Insect|XPHB", - "Polymorph|XPHB" - ], - "9": [ - "Awaken|XPHB", - "Contagion|XPHB" - ] - } - } - ], - "subclassSpells": [ - "Darkvision|XPHB", - "Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB", - 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"name": "Cyberghoul", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "shortName": "Cyberghoul", - "subclassSpells": [ - "Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24", - "Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24", - "Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24", - "Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24", - "Greater Mending|DarkMatter24", - "Lightning Bolt|XPHB", - "Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24", - "Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24", - "Simulation|DarkMatter24", - "Wall of Force|XPHB" - ], - "additionalSpells": [ - { - "prepared": { - "3": [ - "Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24", - "Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24", - "Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24", - "Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24" - ], - "5": [ - "Greater Mending|DarkMatter24", - "Lightning Bolt|XPHB" - ], - "7": [ - "Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24", - "Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24" - ], - "9": [ - "Simulation|DarkMatter24", - "Wall of Force|XPHB" - ] - } - } - ], - "subclassFeatures": [ - "Cyberghoul|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3", - "Ghost in the Machine|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|6", - "Digital Death|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|10", - "Cyber Lich (Lichdom)|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|20" - ] - } + "name": "Cyberghoul", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "shortName": "Cyberghoul", + "subclassSpells": [ + "Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24", + "Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24", + "Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24", + "Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24", + "Greater Mending|DarkMatter24", + "Lightning Bolt|XPHB", + "Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24", + "Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24", + "Simulation|DarkMatter24", + "Wall of Force|XPHB" + ], + "additionalSpells": [ + { + "prepared": { + "3": [ + "Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24", + "Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24", + "Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24", + "Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24" + ], + "5": [ + "Greater Mending|DarkMatter24", + "Lightning Bolt|XPHB" + ], + "7": [ + "Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24", + "Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24" + ], + "9": [ + "Simulation|DarkMatter24", + "Wall of Force|XPHB" + ] + } + } + ], + "subclassFeatures": [ + "Cyberghoul|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3", + "Ghost in the Machine|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|6", + "Digital Death|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|10", + "Cyber Lich (Lichdom)|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|20" + ] + } ], "subclassFeature": [ { @@ -2366,27 +2366,27 @@ "header": 2, "entries": [ "When you activate your Rage, you can choose one of the following benefits of your choice. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Berserk", - "entries": [ - "Until the start of your next turn, you can roll {@dice 2d12} in place of the normal damage of your {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Invulnerability", - "entries": [ - "Until the start of your next turn, when you're hit by an attack, reduce the damage dealt to you by that attack to 1. This damage can't be reduced to 0." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Quad Damage", - "entries": [ - "Until the start of your next turn, your Rage Damage bonus is increased to +8." - ] - } + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Berserk", + "entries": [ + "Until the start of your next turn, you can roll {@dice 2d12} in place of the normal damage of your {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invulnerability", + "entries": [ + "Until the start of your next turn, when you're hit by an attack, reduce the damage dealt to you by that attack to 1. This damage can't be reduced to 0." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quad Damage", + "entries": [ + "Until the start of your next turn, your Rage Damage bonus is increased to +8." + ] + } ] }, { @@ -2437,20 +2437,20 @@ "header": 1, "entries": [ "Ripping apart machines comes second nature to you, granting you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Break Constructs", - "entries": [ - "When you hit a Construct with an attack roll using a melee weapon or {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} while your Rage is active, your Rage Damage bonus is doubled for this attack." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Demolish", - "entries": [ - "When you hit an object with an attack roll using a melee weapon or {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} while your Rage is active, the hit is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB}." - ] - } + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Break Constructs", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a Construct with an attack roll using a melee weapon or {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} while your Rage is active, your Rage Damage bonus is doubled for this attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Demolish", + "entries": [ + "When you hit an object with an attack roll using a melee weapon or {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} while your Rage is active, the hit is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB}." + ] + } ] }, { @@ -2493,11 +2493,11 @@ "header": 2, "entries": [ "When you reduce an enemy to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} with a melee attack, you can rip off one of its limbs and use it as a weapon. You can immediately take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to move up to your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} and make one melee attack using the limb as a weapon. A severed limb has the following traits.", - "{@b Weapon Category:} Martial Melee", - "{@b Damage on a Hit:} {@dice 1d8} Bludgeoning", - "{@b Properties:} {@itemProperty V|XPHB|Versatile} ({@dice 1d10})", - "{@b Mastery:} {@itemMastery Sap|XPHB}", - "You can take an action to attempt to rip a limb off a Large or smaller Construct or Undead creature within 5 feet of you that is {@status Bloodied|XPHB}. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength Modifier plus your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or lose its limb. A target can't make attack rolls or ability checks using a removed limb; the GM can decide if the creature suffers additional penalties, such as a reduced {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} or {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on ability checks. You can only remove one limb from a creature." + "{@b Weapon Category:} Martial Melee", + "{@b Damage on a Hit:} {@dice 1d8} Bludgeoning", + "{@b Properties:} {@itemProperty V|XPHB|Versatile} ({@dice 1d10})", + "{@b Mastery:} {@itemMastery Sap|XPHB}", + "You can take an action to attempt to rip a limb off a Large or smaller Construct or Undead creature within 5 feet of you that is {@status Bloodied|XPHB}. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength Modifier plus your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or lose its limb. A target can't make attack rolls or ability checks using a removed limb; the GM can decide if the creature suffers additional penalties, such as a reduced {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} or {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on ability checks. You can only remove one limb from a creature." ] }, { @@ -2512,20 +2512,20 @@ "header": 2, "entries": [ "While your Rage is active, when you hit a creature using a melee weapon or an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, you can choose one of the following effects.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Crush Armor", - "entries": [ - "The target has a -3 penalty to AC until the end of your next turn. If you use this effect more than once on the same target, the AC penalty doesn't exceed -3." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Smash Tech", - "entries": [ - "Choose a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} worn or carried by the target. That {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} is disabled for 1 minute. A creature can take the {@action Utilize|XPHB} action to reboot a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} within its reach, restoring it to functionality." - ] - } + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crush Armor", + "entries": [ + "The target has a -3 penalty to AC until the end of your next turn. If you use this effect more than once on the same target, the AC penalty doesn't exceed -3." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smash Tech", + "entries": [ + "Choose a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} worn or carried by the target. That {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} is disabled for 1 minute. A creature can take the {@action Utilize|XPHB} action to reboot a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} within its reach, restoring it to functionality." + ] + } ] }, { @@ -2576,34 +2576,34 @@ "header": 1, "entries": [ "You have unlocked the elusive magic of Chronomancy, granting you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cantrip", - "entries": [ - "You know the {@spell Moment to Think|ValdaSpire24} cantrip. The cantrip doesn't count against your number of cantrips known." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Charismatic History", - "entries": [ - "You gain proficiency in the {@skill History|XPHB} skill. Additionally, you gain a bonus to checks using this skill equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum bonus of +1)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Expanded Spell List", - "entries": [ - "Spells with the [Chronomancy] tag are added to your spell list. The spells {@spell Haste|XPHB}, {@spell Slow|XPHB}, and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB} have the [Chronomancy] tag." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prepared Spells", - "entries": [ - "Choose two spells with the [Chronomancy] tag for which you have spell slots. You always have the chosen spells prepared, and whenever you gain a Bard level, you can replace one of the spells with another spell with the [Chronomancy] tag." - ] - } + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cantrip", + "entries": [ + "You know the {@spell Moment to Think|ValdaSpire24} cantrip. The cantrip doesn't count against your number of cantrips known." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Charismatic History", + "entries": [ + "You gain proficiency in the {@skill History|XPHB} skill. Additionally, you gain a bonus to checks using this skill equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum bonus of +1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Expanded Spell List", + "entries": [ + "Spells with the [Chronomancy] tag are added to your spell list. The spells {@spell Haste|XPHB}, {@spell Slow|XPHB}, and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB} have the [Chronomancy] tag." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prepared Spells", + "entries": [ + "Choose two spells with the [Chronomancy] tag for which you have spell slots. You always have the chosen spells prepared, and whenever you gain a Bard level, you can replace one of the spells with another spell with the [Chronomancy] tag." + ] + } ] }, { @@ -2632,7 +2632,7 @@ "header": 2, "entries": [ "When an enemy starts its turn, you can take a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to reorder time and take a second turn before the enemy acts. You can't cast a spell with a spell slot during this second turn.", - "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 5+ spell slot (no action required), but you can't use it more than once during the same round of combat." + "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 5+ spell slot (no action required), but you can't use it more than once during the same round of combat." ] }, { @@ -2670,10 +2670,10 @@ "entries": [ "You finish constructing your very own Wave Synth, a music instrument built on the framework of a blaster (colloquially called a \"moog\" by Bards of this college). This device is a {@item Musical Instrument|XPHB} and a blaster. Only you and other Bards in the College of Cyberwave have proficiency with the Wave Synth as a {@item Musical Instrument|XPHB} or a weapon. The Wave Synth has the following traits:", "{@b Weapon Category:} Simple Ranged", - "{@b Damage on a Hit:} Thunder damage equal to two rolls of your Bardic Inspiration die", - "{@b Properties:} {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} (Range 80/320 feet), Firearm, {@itemProperty 2H|XPHB|Two-Handed}", - "{@b Mastery:} {@itemMastery Push|XPHB} (you can use this property, and it doesn't count against the number of properties you can use with Weapon Mastery)", - "Once per turn when you hit a creature with your Wave Synth, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to deal extra damage to the target. The damage equals the number you roll on the Bardic Inspiration die plus your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). If you roll a 1 or 2 on the Bardic Inspiration die, you don't expend a use of your Bardic Inspiration." + "{@b Damage on a Hit:} Thunder damage equal to two rolls of your Bardic Inspiration die", + "{@b Properties:} {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} (Range 80/320 feet), Firearm, {@itemProperty 2H|XPHB|Two-Handed}", + "{@b Mastery:} {@itemMastery Push|XPHB} (you can use this property, and it doesn't count against the number of properties you can use with Weapon Mastery)", + "Once per turn when you hit a creature with your Wave Synth, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to deal extra damage to the target. The damage equals the number you roll on the Bardic Inspiration die plus your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). If you roll a 1 or 2 on the Bardic Inspiration die, you don't expend a use of your Bardic Inspiration." ] }, { @@ -2688,7 +2688,7 @@ "header": 1, "entries": [ "You can to tap into ever-present etheradio stations, long distance communication networks that echo with faint S.O.S. signals, pirate radio stations, and cryptic numerical messages. As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can send a short message of twenty-five words or less to a character with which you are familiar, if that character is carrying a {@item Comm Set|DarkMatter24|Comms Set} and is on the same plane of existence. The character hears the message through the static on their {@item Comm Set|DarkMatter24|Comms Set} and can answer in a like manner immediately.", - "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -2755,1908 +2755,1908 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Evolution Domain", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Evolve to Adapt and Thrive}", - "There are few gods of the Evolution Domain; indeed, many gods oppose it outright. But the march of nature and the pressure of survival never ebbs, and so evolution continues with or without the gods' blessing. Whether or not the first creatures were divinely constructed, those that live in the 'Verse today adapt to their environment over generations; those that fail to do so go extinct. In this way, evolution is an arbiter of living things, and an unspoken ethic of the 'Verse: adapt or die. Clerics that understand the profundity of this system revere the Evolution Domain and carry its teachings far and wide.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Evolution Domain Spells|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Adaptation|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Evolutionary|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Evolution Domain Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "Your connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Evolution Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Evolution Domain Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Cleric Level", - "Prepared Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-1 text-center", - "col-11" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3rd", - "{@spell Darkvision|XPHB}, {@spell Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB}, {@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Longstrider|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "5th", - "{@spell Plant Growth|XPHB}, {@spell Polybrachia|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "7th", - "{@spell Giant Insect|XPHB}, {@spell Polymorph|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "9th", - "{@spell Awaken|XPHB}, {@spell Contagion|XPHB}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Adaptation", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend one use of your Channel Divinity to grant an ally within 60 feet of yourself a transformative natural adaptation. The target chooses one of the following adaptations, which lasts for 1 hour.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Aquatic Adaptation", - "entries": [ - "The target sprouts gills and grows webbing between its fingers. It can breathe underwater and gains a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB} equal to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Arboreal Adaptation", - "entries": [ - "The target gains a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB} equal to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} and grows a prehensile tail. The target can hold and manipulate objects and weapons with its hands, feet, and tail, but can't make attack rolls with weapons held by the tail, hold a Shield with it, or lift more than 10 pounds with it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Elemental Resistance", - "entries": [ - "The target gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one of the following damage types of its choice: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder damage." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Natural Armor", - "entries": [ - "The target develops tough, scaly skin. While the target isn't wearing any armor, its base {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} equals 14 plus its Dexterity modifier. The target can use a Shield and still gain this benefit." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Natural Weapon", - "entries": [ - "The target grows prominent horns, teeth, or claws (target's choice) that it can use to make {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB|Unarmed Strikes}. The target can use its Dexterity modifier instead of its Strength modifier for the attack and damage rolls of its {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB|Unarmed Strikes}. When it deals damage with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, it can deal damage equal to {@dice 1d6} plus its Strength or Dexterity modifier instead of the strike's normal damage. The damage is Bludgeoning, Piering, or Slashing, as appropriate for the Natural Weapon chosen." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Evolutionary", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You have a pool of Evolution Dice, which are d4s, equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1) that you can use to raise yourself and your allies to greater power. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can choose yourself or an ally that you can see within 60 feet of yourself, choose an ability score, and expend and roll 1 Evolution Die. The creature's chosen ability score increases by the number rolled, to a maximum of 24. This increase lasts for 1 minute. A creature can have only one ability score increased by this feature at a time.", - "If a creature gains a bonus to its Constitution score using this feature, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} instead of increasing its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} maximum or current {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. For +1 increase to the creature's Constitution modifier, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to its number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}. For a +2 increase, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice its number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}. These {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} last for the duration of the ability score increase.", - "You regain all expended Evolution Dice when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Transient Awakening", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can cast {@spell Awaken|XPHB} or {@spell Awaken Machine|DarkMatter24} once without a spell slot or Material components. When you cast either spell using this feature, its effects last for 1 hour and the awakened creature doesn't have the {@condition Charmed|XPHB} condition. It chooses its attitude based on how you treated it before it gained sentience. After 1 hour, the awakened creature reverts to its normal Intelligence and loses its ability to speak as well as any other benefits granted by the spell.", - "Once you cast either spell with this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "High Evolutionary", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Evolution", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 17, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Each of your ability scores increases by 2, up to a maximum of 22. Additionally, your Evolution Dice become d6s. You can increase an ability score up to 26 using Evolution Dice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Virtual Domain", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Beat Your High Score}", - "The Virtual Domain is rooted in Cyberspace, a neon plane of data that exists between Arcane Terminals on vast planetary networks. Clerics who wield its power offer the trappings of bodiless escapism that only the virtual world can provide, complete with flashy graphics and high score counters. Sometimes, these clerics venerate abstract digital gods called the Deus Ex Machina; other times, they pledge their loyalty to the vast vect Foundry ship, responsible for all true Construct life.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Virtual Domain Spells|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Technophile|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Player One|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Virtual Domain Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "Your connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Virtual Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Virtual Domain Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Cleric Level", - "Prepared Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-1 text-center", - "col-11" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3", - "{@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Invisibility|XPHB}, {@spell Nondescript|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Silent Image|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "5", - "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7", - "{@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}, {@spell Speedcycle|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "9", - "{@spell Creation|XPHB}, {@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Technophile", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your familiarity with Cyberspace grants you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Machine Code", - "entries": [ - "You know {@language Machine Code|DarkMatter24}, the native code-language of machines. Due to this language, you know the {@spell Technomancy|DarkMatter24} cantrip." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Programming Wisdom", - "entries": [ - "You gain proficiency in the {@skill Data|DarkMatter24} skill. Additionally, you gain a bonus to checks using this skill equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum bonus of +1)." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Player One", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "On your turn, you can expend a use of your Channel Divinity to download a hardlight visor from Cyberspace and designate a blaster you touch as your Cybergun (no attunement required). For 10 minutes, you can use your Wisdom modifier for this weapon's attack and damage rolls." - ] - }, - { - "name": "High Score", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "While your Player One is active, your visor displays your score, a number of Points that represent your achievements in combat.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Points", - "entries": [ - "You gain Points when you activate Player One (10 Points), restore {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature (equal to the number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} restored), and when you deal damage with a Cleric spell (equal to the damage dealt to one of the spell's targets). You only gain Points while Player One is active. Your Points reset to 0 when your Player One ends." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Spending Points", - "entries": [ - "While your Player One is active, you can expend Points to use the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Dodge Roll (10 Points)", - "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can move up to 15 feet. This movement doesn't provoke {@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Opportunity Attacks} and is unaffected by {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Shoot 'Em Up (15 Points)", - "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can make an attack with your Player One Cybergun." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Tip (10 Points)", - "entries": [ - "You gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on an ability check (no action required). You can only use this benefit once per turn." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cheat Code", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Cleric", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Virtual", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 17, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "While your Player One is active, you can expend Points to use the following benefits. Once you use one of these benefits, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Extra Life (100 Points)", - "entries": [ - "You cast {@spell Power Word Heal|XPHB} without a spell slot." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Game Over (100 Points)", - "entries": [ - "You cast {@spell Power Word Kill|XPHB} without a spell slot." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cybernetic", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Enhance Yourself with Cybernetic Grafts}", - "Cybernetic Fighters enhance their bodies with Construct grafts—mechanical enhancements that replace body parts with cold steel and buzzing circuitry. Their bodies are a union of flesh and machine, transhumanist projects that are never quite complete, but become more versatile and lethal over time.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Cybernetic Crafts|Fighter|XPHB|Cybernetic|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Graft Mastery|Fighter|XPHB|Cybernetic|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cybernetic Crafts", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your body has been overhauled with cybernetic {@filter Construct grafts|items|source=darkmatter24|type=construct graft}, granting you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Two Grafts", - "entries": [ - "You gain two {@filter Common or Uncommon Construct grafts|items|source=darkmatter24|type=construct graft|rarity=common;uncommon} of your choice. {@item Arm Cannon|DarkMatter24} and {@item Shield Module|DarkMatter24} are recommended." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Extra Slots", - "entries": [ - "You have two Arm graft slots and two Internal graft slots. You can install a graft in each of them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Painless Attachment", - "entries": [ - "You don't lose {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB} for the first installation of a graft in a particular body slot." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Quick Installation", - "entries": [ - "You can take the {@action Utilize|XPHB} action to install a Construct graft on your body." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Graft Mastery", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can use the mastery property of any weapon that is installed as a graft, such as an {@item Arm Blade|DarkMatter24} or {@item Laser Eyes|DarkMatter24}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Neural Implant", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 7, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Choose one skill in which you have proficiency. Whenever you make an ability check using the chosen skill, you can roll a {@dice d8} and add it to the check.", - "You can replace the chosen skill with a different one whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hyperdrive", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You gain a special {@item Overdrive Module|DarkMatter24} graft, which doesn't take up an Internal graft slot. Once you activate this graft, you can extend its duration or restore your use of it by expending a use of Second Wind (no action required)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Nanite Plating", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 15, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Second Wind, you gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to the number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} regained." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cyborg", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 18, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your body has been fully overhauled for Construct grafts, granting you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cyberstrike", - "entries": [ - "When you hit with a weapon that is installed as a graft, you can roll a {@dice d8} and add it to the damage roll." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Reconfigure Grafts", - "entries": [ - "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} action to install a Construct graft in each body slot." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Space Marine", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Smash Your Foes in an Advanced Impulse Frame}", - "Space Marines are the elite fighting forces of the 'Verse. Their tenacity and bravery are augmented by an arsenal of weapons and battle armor called an Impulse Frame, which allows them to strike decisively from above. Space Marines might pledge their loyalty to the Coalition, Elven Empire, or Hegemony, or sell it outright as mercenaries with any number of factions.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Impulse Frame|Fighter|XPHB|Space Marine|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impulse Frame", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You have a suit of magically-powered armor known as an Impulse Frame. This is a heavily customized {@item Starshield Hardsuit|DarkMatter24} ({@item Splint Armor|XPHB}). While wearing your Impulse Frame, you gain the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Impulse Pack", - "entries": [ - "Your Impulse Frame has an integrated jet booster, allowing you a limited form of flight. You can use your {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to gain a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} until the end of the current turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Life Support Systems", - "entries": [ - "While wearing your Impulse Frame, you gain the benefits of wearing a {@item Life Suit|DarkMatter24}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Replacable", - "entries": [ - "You can convert a different suit of armor into your Impulse Frame by spending materials worth 100+ GP over the course of 8 hours, which can be done during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. Your old Impulse Frame ceases to function." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hell Jump", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 7, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You've mastered the quintessential shock trooper landing. While you fall and don't have the {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} condition, subtract 60 feet from the distance you fell when calculating your falling damage.", - "Additionally, when you land after falling 20 or more feet, you can impact in a forceful 5-foot {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation}. Each creature in the {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation} must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength modifier and {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or have the {@condition Prone|XPHB} condition." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Frame Upgrade", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You gain one of the following upgrades to your Impulse Frame of your choice. Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can replace the chosen option with the other one.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Heavy Frame", - "entries": [ - "While wearing your Impulse Frame, you have a +2 bonus to your {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} while you aren't wielding a {@item Shield|XPHB}. Additionally, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Strength checks and Strength saving throws while wearing it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Skirmish Frame", - "entries": [ - "Your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} increases by 10 feet. If you move 20 feet or more on your turn, the next attack you make before the end of the current turn has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wraith Frame", - "entries": [ - "You don't have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Dexterity ({@skill Stealth|XPHB}) checks as a result of wearing Heavy armor. Additionally, as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can give yourself the {@condition Invisible|XPHB} condition for 1 minute. This condition ends on you immediately after you make an attack or cast a spell. Once you take this {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can't do so again until you roll {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} or finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sustained Flight", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 15, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Impulse Pack, your {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} lasts until you land." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dragon Frame", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Fighter", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 18, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You augment your Impulse Frame with a suite of elemental enhancements. You have a pool of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} that slowly replenishes. At the start of each of your turns, this pool gains 5 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}, up to a maximum of 40.", - "Immediately after you hit a target with a weapon attack, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} from the pool to deal an extra {@damage 2d8} damage. This damage is Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder (your choice)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Laserist", + "name": "Evolution Domain", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", "level": 3, "entries": [ - "{@i Master High-Tech Blaster Weapons}", - "Gunslinging, as you well understand, is more science than art, especially when using cutting-edge blaster technology. As a Laserist, you're interested in maximizing blaster output while minimizing survivors, iterating and customizing your blasters to create the perfect weapon.", + "{@i Evolve to Adapt and Thrive}", + "There are few gods of the Evolution Domain; indeed, many gods oppose it outright. But the march of nature and the pressure of survival never ebbs, and so evolution continues with or without the gods' blessing. Whether or not the first creatures were divinely constructed, those that live in the 'Verse today adapt to their environment over generations; those that fail to do so go extinct. In this way, evolution is an arbiter of living things, and an unspoken ethic of the 'Verse: adapt or die. Clerics that understand the profundity of this system revere the Evolution Domain and carry its teachings far and wide.", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Beam Shot [Maneuver]|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Laserist|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Evolution Domain Spells|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" }, { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Multi-Mode Blaster|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Laserist|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Adaptation|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Evolutionary|Cleric|XPHB|Evolution|DarkMatter24|3" } ] }, { - "name": "Beam Shot [Maneuver]", + "name": "Evolution Domain Spells", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", "level": 3, - "header": 1, "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action using a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property, you can expend one Risk Die as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to replace one of your attacks with a penetrating laser shot. This attack becomes a 5-foot-wide {@variantrule Line [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Line} that extends out to the weapon's normal range. Each creature in the {@variantrule Line [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Line} makes a Dexterity saving throw.", - "On a failed save, a creature takes damage equal to the weapon's normal damage plus the Risk Die, or half as much on a successful one. The damage is the same type dealt by the weapon." + "Your connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Evolution Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Evolution Domain Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Cleric Level", + "Prepared Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3rd", + "{@spell Darkvision|XPHB}, {@spell Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB}, {@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Longstrider|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "{@spell Plant Growth|XPHB}, {@spell Polybrachia|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@spell Giant Insect|XPHB}, {@spell Polymorph|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "{@spell Awaken|XPHB}, {@spell Contagion|XPHB}" + ] + ] + } ] }, { - "name": "Multi-Mode Blaster", + "name": "Adaptation", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You can spend 1 minute integrating two weapons with the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property into a single chassis, granting you a supremely flexible weapon. You can only have one Multi-Mode Blaster at a time. Whenever you make an attack with the blaster, you choose which of the two integrated weapons you use for that attack." + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend one use of your Channel Divinity to grant an ally within 60 feet of yourself a transformative natural adaptation. The target chooses one of the following adaptations, which lasts for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aquatic Adaptation", + "entries": [ + "The target sprouts gills and grows webbing between its fingers. It can breathe underwater and gains a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB} equal to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arboreal Adaptation", + "entries": [ + "The target gains a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB} equal to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} and grows a prehensile tail. The target can hold and manipulate objects and weapons with its hands, feet, and tail, but can't make attack rolls with weapons held by the tail, hold a Shield with it, or lift more than 10 pounds with it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Resistance", + "entries": [ + "The target gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one of the following damage types of its choice: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural Armor", + "entries": [ + "The target develops tough, scaly skin. While the target isn't wearing any armor, its base {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} equals 14 plus its Dexterity modifier. The target can use a Shield and still gain this benefit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural Weapon", + "entries": [ + "The target grows prominent horns, teeth, or claws (target's choice) that it can use to make {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB|Unarmed Strikes}. The target can use its Dexterity modifier instead of its Strength modifier for the attack and damage rolls of its {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB|Unarmed Strikes}. When it deals damage with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, it can deal damage equal to {@dice 1d6} plus its Strength or Dexterity modifier instead of the strike's normal damage. The damage is Bludgeoning, Piering, or Slashing, as appropriate for the Natural Weapon chosen." + ] + } ] }, { - "name": "Charge Shot", + "name": "Evolutionary", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", - "level": 6, + "level": 3, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action, you can replace one of your attacks with charging a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property that you are holding. Until the start of your next turn, the weapon is charging and can't be used to make an attack. Afterwards, the weapon is charged until the end of the turn. When you make an attack with a charged weapon, it deals two extra dice of damage on a hit." + "You have a pool of Evolution Dice, which are d4s, equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1) that you can use to raise yourself and your allies to greater power. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can choose yourself or an ally that you can see within 60 feet of yourself, choose an ability score, and expend and roll 1 Evolution Die. The creature's chosen ability score increases by the number rolled, to a maximum of 24. This increase lasts for 1 minute. A creature can have only one ability score increased by this feature at a time.", + "If a creature gains a bonus to its Constitution score using this feature, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} instead of increasing its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} maximum or current {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. For +1 increase to the creature's Constitution modifier, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to its number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}. For a +2 increase, it gains {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice its number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}. These {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} last for the duration of the ability score increase.", + "You regain all expended Evolution Dice when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, { - "name": "Energetic Shield [Maneuver]", + "name": "Transient Awakening", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", - "level": 10, + "level": 6, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You have installed a sophisticated electromagnetic device on your person. As a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} in response to taking Cold, Fire, Lighting, Necrotic, Radiant, or Thunder damage, you can expend one Risk Die to gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to this damage until the start of your next turn, including against the triggering damage." + "You can cast {@spell Awaken|XPHB} or {@spell Awaken Machine|DarkMatter24} once without a spell slot or Material components. When you cast either spell using this feature, its effects last for 1 hour and the awakened creature doesn't have the {@condition Charmed|XPHB} condition. It chooses its attitude based on how you treated it before it gained sentience. After 1 hour, the awakened creature reverts to its normal Intelligence and loses its ability to speak as well as any other benefits granted by the spell.", + "Once you cast either spell with this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, { - "name": "Refraction Shot", + "name": "High Evolutionary", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Evolution", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Laserist", - "level": 14, + "level": 17, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Whenever you hit a creature with a ranged attack using a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property, you can cause the blaster bolt to deflect off the target to a second creature you can see within 30 feet of the original target. The target takes damage of the weapon's type equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1)." + "Each of your ability scores increases by 2, up to a maximum of 22. Additionally, your Evolution Dice become d6s. You can increase an ability score up to 26 using Evolution Dice." ] }, { - "name": "Space Cowboy", + "name": "Virtual Domain", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", "level": 3, "entries": [ - "{@i Overheat Your Customized Blaster}", - "Nothing matters to you more than freedom. With a blaster on your hip and the wide-open sky to explore, you no longer have to answer to anyone. The perils of the final frontier tend to attract gamblers and risk-takers, be they unscrupulous smugglers, bloodthirsty bounty hunters, or big damn heroes.", + "{@i Beat Your High Score}", + "The Virtual Domain is rooted in Cyberspace, a neon plane of data that exists between Arcane Terminals on vast planetary networks. Clerics who wield its power offer the trappings of bodiless escapism that only the virtual world can provide, complete with flashy graphics and high score counters. Sometimes, these clerics venerate abstract digital gods called the Deus Ex Machina; other times, they pledge their loyalty to the vast vect Foundry ship, responsible for all true Construct life.", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Hot Shot|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Space Cowboy|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Virtual Domain Spells|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" }, { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Gun with a Name|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Space Cowboy|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Technophile|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Player One|Cleric|XPHB|Virtual|DarkMatter24|3" } ] }, { - "name": "Hot Shot", + "name": "Virtual Domain Spells", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", "level": 3, - "header": 1, "entries": [ - "When you attack with a Ranged weapon whose mastery property you can use, you can replace that property with the {@itemMastery Overheat|DarkMatter24} property for that attack." + "Your connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Virtual Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Virtual Domain Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Cleric Level", + "Prepared Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "{@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Invisibility|XPHB}, {@spell Nondescript|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Silent Image|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}, {@spell Speedcycle|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@spell Creation|XPHB}, {@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}" + ] + ] + } ] }, { - "name": "Gun with a Name", + "name": "Technophile", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Over a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can customize one of your Ranged weapons, causing it to become a Named Weapon. You can have only one Named Weapon at a time. This weapon has the following benefits.", + "Your familiarity with Cyberspace grants you the following benefits.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Extended Barrel", + "name": "Machine Code", "entries": [ - "The normal and long ranges of the Named Weapon double." + "You know {@language Machine Code|DarkMatter24}, the native code-language of machines. Due to this language, you know the {@spell Technomancy|DarkMatter24} cantrip." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Magnetic Mount", + "name": "Programming Wisdom", "entries": [ - "The quantum electromagnet installed on the Named Weapon allows you to use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to pull the weapon to your open hand if it is within 60 feet of you and isn't being carried. You can't be disarmed of the weapon unless you have the {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} condition." + "You gain proficiency in the {@skill Data|DarkMatter24} skill. Additionally, you gain a bonus to checks using this skill equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum bonus of +1)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Player One", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "On your turn, you can expend a use of your Channel Divinity to download a hardlight visor from Cyberspace and designate a blaster you touch as your Cybergun (no attunement required). For 10 minutes, you can use your Wisdom modifier for this weapon's attack and damage rolls." + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Score", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "While your Player One is active, your visor displays your score, a number of Points that represent your achievements in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points", + "entries": [ + "You gain Points when you activate Player One (10 Points), restore {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature (equal to the number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} restored), and when you deal damage with a Cleric spell (equal to the damage dealt to one of the spell's targets). You only gain Points while Player One is active. Your Points reset to 0 when your Player One ends." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Reinforced Frame", + "name": "Spending Points", "entries": [ - "The Named Weapon gains the {@itemMastery Bludgeon|ValdaGunslingerExtras} mastery property in addition to its normal mastery property, though you can only use one mastery property on each attack. This property doesn't count against the number of weapons you can use with Weapon Mastery." + "While your Player One is active, you can expend Points to use the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dodge Roll (10 Points)", + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can move up to 15 feet. This movement doesn't provoke {@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Opportunity Attacks} and is unaffected by {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shoot 'Em Up (15 Points)", + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can make an attack with your Player One Cybergun." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Tip (10 Points)", + "entries": [ + "You gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on an ability check (no action required). You can only use this benefit once per turn." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cheat Code", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Cleric", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Virtual", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 17, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "While your Player One is active, you can expend Points to use the following benefits. Once you use one of these benefits, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extra Life (100 Points)", + "entries": [ + "You cast {@spell Power Word Heal|XPHB} without a spell slot." ] }, { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Blaster Mods", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Game Over (100 Points)", "entries": [ - "The benefits of the Gun with a Name feature are {@filter Blaster Mods|items|source=darkmatter24|type=|search=Blaster Mod}, attachments found in the Magic Items section of the Equipment chapter. These Blaster Mods don't count against the number of mods you can install on the Named Weapon." + "You cast {@spell Power Word Kill|XPHB} without a spell slot." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Power Slide", + "name": "Cybernetic", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Enhance Yourself with Cybernetic Grafts}", + "Cybernetic Fighters enhance their bodies with Construct grafts\u2014mechanical enhancements that replace body parts with cold steel and buzzing circuitry. Their bodies are a union of flesh and machine, transhumanist projects that are never quite complete, but become more versatile and lethal over time.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Cybernetic Crafts|Fighter|XPHB|Cybernetic|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Graft Mastery|Fighter|XPHB|Cybernetic|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cybernetic Crafts", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your body has been overhauled with cybernetic {@filter Construct grafts|items|source=darkmatter24|type=construct graft}, granting you the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two Grafts", + "entries": [ + "You gain two {@filter Common or Uncommon Construct grafts|items|source=darkmatter24|type=construct graft|rarity=common;uncommon} of your choice. {@item Arm Cannon|DarkMatter24} and {@item Shield Module|DarkMatter24} are recommended." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extra Slots", + "entries": [ + "You have two Arm graft slots and two Internal graft slots. You can install a graft in each of them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Painless Attachment", + "entries": [ + "You don't lose {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB} for the first installation of a graft in a particular body slot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Installation", + "entries": [ + "You can take the {@action Utilize|XPHB} action to install a Construct graft on your body." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Graft Mastery", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You can use the mastery property of any weapon that is installed as a graft, such as an {@item Arm Blade|DarkMatter24} or {@item Laser Eyes|DarkMatter24}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Neural Implant", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 7, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Choose one skill in which you have proficiency. Whenever you make an ability check using the chosen skill, you can roll a {@dice d8} and add it to the check.", + "You can replace the chosen skill with a different one whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hyperdrive", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You gain a special {@item Overdrive Module|DarkMatter24} graft, which doesn't take up an Internal graft slot. Once you activate this graft, you can extend its duration or restore your use of it by expending a use of Second Wind (no action required)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nanite Plating", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 15, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use your Second Wind, you gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to the number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} regained." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cyborg", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Cybernetic", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 18, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your body has been fully overhauled for Construct grafts, granting you the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cyberstrike", + "entries": [ + "When you hit with a weapon that is installed as a graft, you can roll a {@dice d8} and add it to the damage roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reconfigure Grafts", + "entries": [ + "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} action to install a Construct graft in each body slot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Space Marine", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Smash Your Foes in an Advanced Impulse Frame}", + "Space Marines are the elite fighting forces of the 'Verse. Their tenacity and bravery are augmented by an arsenal of weapons and battle armor called an Impulse Frame, which allows them to strike decisively from above. Space Marines might pledge their loyalty to the Coalition, Elven Empire, or Hegemony, or sell it outright as mercenaries with any number of factions.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Impulse Frame|Fighter|XPHB|Space Marine|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impulse Frame", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You have a suit of magically-powered armor known as an Impulse Frame. This is a heavily customized {@item Starshield Hardsuit|DarkMatter24} ({@item Splint Armor|XPHB}). While wearing your Impulse Frame, you gain the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Impulse Pack", + "entries": [ + "Your Impulse Frame has an integrated jet booster, allowing you a limited form of flight. You can use your {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to gain a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} until the end of the current turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life Support Systems", + "entries": [ + "While wearing your Impulse Frame, you gain the benefits of wearing a {@item Life Suit|DarkMatter24}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Replacable", + "entries": [ + "You can convert a different suit of armor into your Impulse Frame by spending materials worth 100+ GP over the course of 8 hours, which can be done during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. Your old Impulse Frame ceases to function." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hell Jump", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 7, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You've mastered the quintessential shock trooper landing. While you fall and don't have the {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} condition, subtract 60 feet from the distance you fell when calculating your falling damage.", + "Additionally, when you land after falling 20 or more feet, you can impact in a forceful 5-foot {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation}. Each creature in the {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation} must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength modifier and {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or have the {@condition Prone|XPHB} condition." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Frame Upgrade", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You gain one of the following upgrades to your Impulse Frame of your choice. Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can replace the chosen option with the other one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heavy Frame", + "entries": [ + "While wearing your Impulse Frame, you have a +2 bonus to your {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} while you aren't wielding a {@item Shield|XPHB}. Additionally, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Strength checks and Strength saving throws while wearing it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skirmish Frame", + "entries": [ + "Your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} increases by 10 feet. If you move 20 feet or more on your turn, the next attack you make before the end of the current turn has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wraith Frame", + "entries": [ + "You don't have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Dexterity ({@skill Stealth|XPHB}) checks as a result of wearing Heavy armor. Additionally, as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can give yourself the {@condition Invisible|XPHB} condition for 1 minute. This condition ends on you immediately after you make an attack or cast a spell. Once you take this {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can't do so again until you roll {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} or finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sustained Flight", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 15, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use your Impulse Pack, your {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} lasts until you land." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dragon Frame", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Fighter", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Space Marine", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 18, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You augment your Impulse Frame with a suite of elemental enhancements. You have a pool of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} that slowly replenishes. At the start of each of your turns, this pool gains 5 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}, up to a maximum of 40.", + "Immediately after you hit a target with a weapon attack, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} from the pool to deal an extra {@damage 2d8} damage. This damage is Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder (your choice)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Laserist", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Master High-Tech Blaster Weapons}", + "Gunslinging, as you well understand, is more science than art, especially when using cutting-edge blaster technology. As a Laserist, you're interested in maximizing blaster output while minimizing survivors, iterating and customizing your blasters to create the perfect weapon.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Beam Shot [Maneuver]|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Laserist|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Multi-Mode Blaster|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Laserist|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Beam Shot [Maneuver]", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action using a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property, you can expend one Risk Die as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to replace one of your attacks with a penetrating laser shot. This attack becomes a 5-foot-wide {@variantrule Line [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Line} that extends out to the weapon's normal range. Each creature in the {@variantrule Line [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Line} makes a Dexterity saving throw.", + "On a failed save, a creature takes damage equal to the weapon's normal damage plus the Risk Die, or half as much on a successful one. The damage is the same type dealt by the weapon." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Multi-Mode Blaster", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "You can spend 1 minute integrating two weapons with the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property into a single chassis, granting you a supremely flexible weapon. You can only have one Multi-Mode Blaster at a time. Whenever you make an attack with the blaster, you choose which of the two integrated weapons you use for that attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Charge Shot", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action, you can replace one of your attacks with charging a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property that you are holding. Until the start of your next turn, the weapon is charging and can't be used to make an attack. Afterwards, the weapon is charged until the end of the turn. When you make an attack with a charged weapon, it deals two extra dice of damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Energetic Shield [Maneuver]", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You have installed a sophisticated electromagnetic device on your person. As a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} in response to taking Cold, Fire, Lighting, Necrotic, Radiant, or Thunder damage, you can expend one Risk Die to gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to this damage until the start of your next turn, including against the triggering damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Refraction Shot", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Laserist", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you hit a creature with a ranged attack using a weapon that has the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property, you can cause the blaster bolt to deflect off the target to a second creature you can see within 30 feet of the original target. The target takes damage of the weapon's type equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Space Cowboy", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Overheat Your Customized Blaster}", + "Nothing matters to you more than freedom. With a blaster on your hip and the wide-open sky to explore, you no longer have to answer to anyone. The perils of the final frontier tend to attract gamblers and risk-takers, be they unscrupulous smugglers, bloodthirsty bounty hunters, or big damn heroes.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Hot Shot|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Space Cowboy|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Gun with a Name|Gunslinger|ValdaGunslinger|Space Cowboy|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hot Shot", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "When you attack with a Ranged weapon whose mastery property you can use, you can replace that property with the {@itemMastery Overheat|DarkMatter24} property for that attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gun with a Name", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "Over a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can customize one of your Ranged weapons, causing it to become a Named Weapon. You can have only one Named Weapon at a time. This weapon has the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extended Barrel", + "entries": [ + "The normal and long ranges of the Named Weapon double." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magnetic Mount", + "entries": [ + "The quantum electromagnet installed on the Named Weapon allows you to use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to pull the weapon to your open hand if it is within 60 feet of you and isn't being carried. You can't be disarmed of the weapon unless you have the {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforced Frame", + "entries": [ + "The Named Weapon gains the {@itemMastery Bludgeon|ValdaGunslingerExtras} mastery property in addition to its normal mastery property, though you can only use one mastery property on each attack. This property doesn't count against the number of weapons you can use with Weapon Mastery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Blaster Mods", + "entries": [ + "The benefits of the Gun with a Name feature are {@filter Blaster Mods|items|source=darkmatter24|type=|search=Blaster Mod}, attachments found in the Magic Items section of the Equipment chapter. These Blaster Mods don't count against the number of mods you can install on the Named Weapon." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Power Slide", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use the {@optfeature Dodge Roll|ValdaGunslinger} maneuver, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the next attack you make before the end of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lucky Dodge", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you are hit by an attack roll, you can roll a {@dice d6} (no action required). On a 6, the attack misses you automatically." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Red Line", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Gunslinger", + "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use the {@itemMastery Overheat|DarkMatter24} mastery property, the Overheated weapon can be used again at the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Luminaries' Guild", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Conjure Weapons and Armor from Hardlight}", + "Ill content to work with materials like steel, wood, or cloth, Craftsmen of the Luminaries' Guild have developed tools to shape light itself into their creations. Hardlight stands among the most versatile materials ever to be discovered: it is light, pliant, and strong, but best of all, it can be conjured whole cloth into brilliant, glowing objects. Originally, its use was limited to only arcanists, but with the invention of the hardlight projector, nonmagical artisans can fashion this material into weapons and armor that appear in the blink of an eye.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Hardlight Projector|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Luminaries|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Radiant Shell|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Luminaries|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hardlight Projector", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "You have a hardlight projector that allows you to conjure equipment out of scintillating hardlight. If your projector is ever lost or damaged, you can repair or replace it over the course of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} using materials worth 100+ GP.", + "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can use the projector to conjure a Masterwork weapon or suit of Masterwork armor out of hardlight. This object weighs half as much as normal, sheds {@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} in a 20-foot radius and {@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} for an additional 20 feet.", + "You can have one hardlight suit of armor and one hardlight weapon at a time (or two hardlight weapons, if both weapons have {@itemProperty L|XPHB|Light}). A hardlight object vanishes after 8 hours or when you dismiss it (no action required).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hardlight Weapon", + "entries": [ + "If you conjure a weapon, you can instantly use Customize Weapon to change its mastery property or give it a second one without material costs. When you reach Craftsman level 11, you can also apply a Weapon Enchantment to your weapon when you conjure it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hardlight Armor", + "entries": [ + "If you conjure armor, you can conjure it around yourself and don it instantly. When you reach Craftsman level 13, you can instantly apply an Armor Enchantment to a suit of armor when you conjure it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radiant Shell", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "While you're holding your Hardlight Projector, you can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to your Craftsman level.", + "You can use this feature as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} a number of times equal to your Masterwork Bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hardlight Wall", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can raise a defensive wall of hardlight. You can make the wall up to 60 feet long, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick. If the wall cuts through a creature's space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (you choose which side). The wall is translucent and persists for 1 minute or until you dismiss it (no action required).", + "The wall has AC 15, 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage. Reducing it to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} causes the entire wall to dissolve in a flash of light.", + "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Improved Radiant Shell", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your Radiant Shell improves, granting you the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor Class", + "entries": [ + "While you have {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}, you gain a +2 bonus to your AC." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shell Burst", + "entries": [ + "When damage causes you to lose {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} and you have none remaining, the shell bursts in a forceful flash. Each creature you choose within a 5-foot {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation} originating from you must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength or Dexterity modifier and {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or be pushed 10 feet directly away from you and have the {@condition Prone|XPHB} condition." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hardlight Edge", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you deal damage with a weapon, you can expend a number of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} up to your Craftsman level to enhance the strike. The target takes an extra {@damage 1d8} Force damage for every 5 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} expended." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Scrappers' Guild", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Build Unpredictable Equipment Out of Scrap}", + "Most Craftsmen do their best work in precisely arranged workshops with plenty of tools and space, using only the best materials. The Scrappers' Guild, however, have learned to be far more pragmatic and flexible with their tools, materials, and workspaces, allowing them to forge deadly gear out of little more than a box of sheet metal and a roll of vent tape.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Scrap Weapons|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Scrappers|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Quality Junk|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Scrappers|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Scrap Weapons", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "When you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can use your Crafting Tools and scrap materials to craft a number of Masterwork scrap weapons equal to your Craftsman level. When you build a scrap weapon, you can use Customize Weapon to change its mastery property or give it a second one without material costs. When you reach Craftsman level 11, you can also apply a Weapon Enchantment to your weapon when you build it. Scrap weapons use the following rules.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temporary", + "entries": [ + "Scrap weapons break when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unstable", + "entries": [ + "When you make an attack roll with a scrap weapon and roll a 1 on the {@dice d20}, the weapon breaks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smashable", + "entries": [ + "When you deal damage with a scrap weapon, you can break the weapon to flip one of the damage dice over and use the number on the bottom. You can't flip a {@dice d4}. Note that for a balanced die, the top and bottom numbers add up to one more than the die's largest number." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Quality Junk", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "You can use the Instant Crafting benefit of your Expert Crafting feature five times instead of twice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dismantle", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your experience in breaking things grants you the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Construct Breaker", + "entries": [ + "When you hit a Construct with a Masterwork weapon, you can maximize one of the weapon's damage dice." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrecker", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you hit an object with a Masterwork weapon, the hit is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Makeshift Armor", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you are hit by an attack while wearing Masterwork armor, you can take a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to cause the attack to break your armor instead of dealing damage. The attack automatically misses you. While your armor is broken, it provides no bonus to AC. You can repair this armor over the course of 1 minute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Oversdesigned Scrap", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Craftsman", + "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you build a scrap weapon, its damage die increases by two steps ({@dice d4} → {@dice d6} → {@dice d8} → {@dice d10} → {@dice d12}, to a maximum of {@dice 1d12}). If the weapon has two damage dice, each die increases by one step. When the weapon breaks, you can decrease its damage die by one step, to a minimum of {@dice 1d4}, instead of breaking it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Circle of Configuration", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Shape-Shift into an Adaptable Machine}", + "Druids in the Circle of Configuration and shun all ties to nature, aligning themselves instead with Constructs and machines. Some do this because Construct forms offer superior strength and adaptability compared to those of Beasts. Others, however, believe that Constructs represent a higher form of life, for Constructs are ageless, designed with a clear intent, and are free of hunger, thirst, and disease.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Machine Code|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Circle of Configuration Spells|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Construct Form|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Machine Code", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You know {@language Machine Code|DarkMatter24}, the native code-language of machines. Due to this language, you know the {@spell Technomancy|DarkMatter24} cantrip." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Circle of Configuration Spells", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you reach a Druid level specified in the Circle of Configuration Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Circle of Configuration Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Druid Level", + "Prepared Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "{@spell Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@spell Greater Mending|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@spell Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Construct Form", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to assume the form of machines, granting you the following benefits:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Construct Form", + "entries": [ + "Using Wild Shape, you can shape-shift into a Construct Form, using the {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24} stat block, which doesn't count against your known forms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Configuration", + "entries": [ + "When you assume your {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24}, choose one of the following configurations: Juggernaut, Mobile, or Turret. You can switch your configuration as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temporary Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "You gain a number of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to three times your Druid level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features", + "entries": [ + "Your {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24} improves and gains new features when you reach certain Druid levels." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaker of Steel", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "If you fail an Intelligence ({@skill Data|DarkMatter24} or {@skill Technology|DarkMatter24}) check or an ability check made to interact with a Construct, you can expend one use of your Wild Shape to reroll it with a bonus equal to your Druid level. You must use the new roll." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prismatic Module", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use your Wild Shape to shape-shift, you gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one of the following damage types of your choice while you are shape-shifted: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mecha Configuration", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Configuration", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you assume the Juggernaut configuration of your Construct Form, you can shapeshift into an empowered Mecha configuration, granting you the following benefits. This configuration lasts for 10 minutes or until you dismiss it on your turn (no action required). Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 5+ spell slot (no action required).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Size", + "entries": [ + "Your size becomes Large, if it was smaller." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mighty", + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Strength checks and saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mecha Slam", + "entries": [ + "Your melee attacks deal an extra {@damage 1d6} Force damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Omni-Configuration", + "entries": [ + "You can use the traits and actions of the Juggernaut, Mobile, and Turret configurations." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Circle of Xenobiology", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Steal Genetics and Acquire Mutations}", + "Druids in the Circle of Xenobiology explore the 'Verse, categorizing and studying its vast panoply of creatures. A cross between mystics and cutting-edge scientists, these Druids use genetic splicing to unlock the deeper mysteries of nature.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells|Druid|XPHB|Xenobiology|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Splicer|Druid|XPHB|Xenobiology|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you reach a Druid level specified in the Circle of Xenobiology Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Druid Level", + "Prepared Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "{@spell Aberrate|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Alter Self|XPHB}, {@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Longstrider|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@spell Gaseous Form|XPHB}, {@spell Polybrachia|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@spell Polymorph|XPHB}, {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@spell Awaken|XPHB}, {@spell Contagion|XPHB}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Splicer", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You can expend a use of your Wild Shape to cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot or Material components. When you cast the spell in this way, you must be the recipient of the statistics and trait from the donor creature, and you retain the statistics or trait while you are in Wild Shape form. This spell ends early if you use this feature to cast it again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Adaptive Resilience", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Immediately after you fail a saving throw, you can gain a bonus equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum bonus of +1) to saving throws you make using that ability. This bonus lasts for 10 minutes or until you use this feature to gain a bonus to a different saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Genetic Library", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}, you can store the target's genetic information for later use. You can store a number of samples equal to your Wisdom modifier, and can delete one sample whenever you cast the spell. Whenever you cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}, you can use a sample of genetic information instead of targeting a creature.", + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can change which of the target's statistics ({@variantrule Speed|XPHB|Speeds}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} or special senses) you gain from the spell." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wild Mutation", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Druid", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "When you use Wild Shape to shape-shift into a Beast form, you can cast {@spell Mutation|DarkMatter24} on yourself without a spell slot as a part of that {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}. When you cast the spell using this feature, it doesn't require {@status Concentration|XPHB} and lasts for the duration of the transformation.", + "Once you cast {@spell Mutation|DarkMatter24} using this feature, you can't cast it that way again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 6+ spell slot (no action required)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Warrior of Gravity", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Manipulate Gravity Through Your Focus}", + "Monks that have spent ample time in artificial gravity can feel the difference in their focus; natural gravity is substantial and wholesome, like an embrace from a great planet itself, whereas artificial gravity hums with a flimsy electrical artifice. With practice, these Monks learn to manipulate their own gravity, throwing their center of mass about in defiance of physical conventions and shifting gravitational fields around them.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Singularity Strike|Monk|XPHB|Gravity|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Subjective Gravity|Monk|XPHB|Gravity|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Singularity Strike", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you hit a creature with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} and deal damage, you can expend 1 Focus Point to create a field of gravity centered on it. The target's {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is 0 until the start of your next turn unless it takes the {@action Disengage|XPHB} action." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subjective Gravity", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 3, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You can choose your own center of gravity. On your turn, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend 1 Focus Point to choose a solid surface (such as a wall or ceiling) within 30 feet of yourself to act as the ground for your subjective gravity for 10 minutes. You fall to this surface, even if you fall upward or horizontally. Your subjective gravity follows this surface along any smooth contours, but stops at any corners of 90 degrees or more. Only you and objects you wear or carry are influenced by your subjective gravity." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Plunging Strike", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", "level": 6, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you use the {@optfeature Dodge Roll|ValdaGunslinger} maneuver, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the next attack you make before the end of your turn." + "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on any {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} you make while falling. Once per turn when you hit with such a strike, you deal extra Bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d6} for every 10 feet you fall, to a maximum of {@dice 3d6}." ] }, { - "name": "Lucky Dodge", + "name": "Distort Gravity", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", - "level": 10, + "level": 11, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Whenever you are hit by an attack roll, you can roll a {@dice d6} (no action required). On a 6, the attack misses you automatically." + "You can expend 3 Focus Points to cast {@spell Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24} or {@spell Zero Gravity|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells. You can choose to be unaffected by either spell." ] }, { - "name": "Red Line", + "name": "Supermassive Strike", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Gunslinger", - "classSource": "ValdaGunslinger", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Gravity", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Space Cowboy", - "level": 14, + "level": 17, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you use the {@itemMastery Overheat|DarkMatter24} mastery property, the Overheated weapon can be used again at the start of your next turn." + "When you use your Singularity Strike, you can expend 4 Focus Points to cast {@spell Gravity Well|DarkMatter24} centered on the target. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. You automatically succeed on your saving throw against the spell and take no damage from it." ] }, { - "name": "Luminaries' Guild", + "name": "Warrior of the Warped", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Warped", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", "level": 3, "entries": [ - "{@i Conjure Weapons and Armor from Hardlight}", - "Ill content to work with materials like steel, wood, or cloth, Craftsmen of the Luminaries' Guild have developed tools to shape light itself into their creations. Hardlight stands among the most versatile materials ever to be discovered: it is light, pliant, and strong, but best of all, it can be conjured whole cloth into brilliant, glowing objects. Originally, its use was limited to only arcanists, but with the invention of the hardlight projector, nonmagical artisans can fashion this material into weapons and armor that appear in the blink of an eye.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Hardlight Projector|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Luminaries|DarkMatter24|3" - }, + "{@i Wield Warped, Flexible Limbs}", + "Those who are exposed to the hideous lights of the Void essentially unravel. It is a gruesome sight to behold. However, trained Monks exert a specific resilience to this fate, as their Focus allows them to restrict and even harness the \"warp\" of the voidlights. No living thing can completely resist the influence of the Void, however, and warped Monks exhibit a characteristic, almost cartoonish pliability that allows them to stretch their arms and bodies with rubbery ease.", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Radiant Shell|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Luminaries|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Flexile Fists|Monk|XPHB|Warped|DarkMatter24|3" } ] }, { - "name": "Hardlight Projector", + "name": "Flexile Fists", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Warped", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You have a hardlight projector that allows you to conjure equipment out of scintillating hardlight. If your projector is ever lost or damaged, you can repair or replace it over the course of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} using materials worth 100+ GP.", - "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can use the projector to conjure a Masterwork weapon or suit of Masterwork armor out of hardlight. This object weighs half as much as normal, sheds {@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} in a 20-foot radius and {@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} for an additional 20 feet.", - "You can have one hardlight suit of armor and one hardlight weapon at a time (or two hardlight weapons, if both weapons have {@itemProperty L|XPHB|Light}). A hardlight object vanishes after 8 hours or when you dismiss it (no action required).", + "Your limbs are pliant, extensible things that you can manipulate with your Focus. You gain the following benefits.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Hardlight Weapon", + "name": "Big Fists", "entries": [ - "If you conjure a weapon, you can instantly use Customize Weapon to change its mastery property or give it a second one without material costs. When you reach Craftsman level 11, you can also apply a Weapon Enchantment to your weapon when you conjure it." + "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action, you can expend 1 Focus Point to increase your Martial Arts die by one step ({@dice 1d6} → {@dice 1d8} → {@dice 1d10} → {@dice 1d12} → {@dice 2d6}) until the end of your turn." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Hardlight Armor", + "name": "Reach", "entries": [ - "If you conjure armor, you can conjure it around yourself and don it instantly. When you reach Craftsman level 13, you can instantly apply an Armor Enchantment to a suit of armor when you conjure it." + "When you make an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, your reach is 5 feet greater than normal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rebound Strike", + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you miss with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, you can expend 1 Focus Point to reroll it and you must use the new roll." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Radiant Shell", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", - "level": 3, - "header": 1, - "entries": [ - "While you're holding your Hardlight Projector, you can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to your Craftsman level.", - "You can use this feature as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} a number of times equal to your Masterwork Bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hardlight Wall", + "name": "Rubbery Body", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Warped", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", "level": 6, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can raise a defensive wall of hardlight. You can make the wall up to 60 feet long, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick. If the wall cuts through a creature's space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (you choose which side). The wall is translucent and persists for 1 minute or until you dismiss it (no action required).", - "The wall has AC 15, 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage. Reducing it to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} causes the entire wall to dissolve in a flash of light.", - "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + "When you use your Deflect Attacks, you can redirect the attack's force even if you don't reduce the damage to 0. When you redirect an attack, the target takes damage equal to three rolls of your Martial Arts die, instead of two rolls, plus your Dexterity modifier." ] }, { - "name": "Improved Radiant Shell", + "name": "Spring Knees", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Warped", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", - "level": 10, + "level": 11, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Your Radiant Shell improves, granting you the following benefits.", + "Your springy form lets you weave through the battlefield with agility. You gain the following benefits.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Armor Class", + "name": "Escape Artist", "entries": [ - "While you have {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}, you gain a +2 bonus to your AC." + "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to end the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} condition on yourself or to escape nonmagical restraints." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Shell Burst", + "name": "Slippery Movement", "entries": [ - "When damage causes you to lose {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} and you have none remaining, the shell bursts in a forceful flash. Each creature you choose within a 5-foot {@variantrule Emanation [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Emanation} originating from you must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 plus your Strength or Dexterity modifier and {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}) or be pushed 10 feet directly away from you and have the {@condition Prone|XPHB} condition." + "{@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Opportunity Attacks} have Disadvantages against you." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Hardlight Edge", + "name": "Gatling Strikes", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "page": 0, + "className": "Monk", + "classSource": "XPHB", + "subclassShortName": "Warped", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Luminaries", - "level": 14, + "level": 17, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you deal damage with a weapon, you can expend a number of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} up to your Craftsman level to enhance the strike. The target takes an extra {@damage 1d8} Force damage for every 5 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} expended." + "You can use a {@action Magic|XPHB} action and expend 3 Focus Points to unleash a barrage of Unarmed Strikes in a 30-foot {@variantrule Cone [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Cone}. You can make two Unarmed Strikes against each creature in the area. Make separate attacks against each target." ] }, { - "name": "Scrappers' Guild", + "name": "Decommissioner", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", "level": 3, "entries": [ - "{@i Build Unpredictable Equipment Out of Scrap}", - "Most Craftsmen do their best work in precisely arranged workshops with plenty of tools and space, using only the best materials. The Scrappers' Guild, however, have learned to be far more pragmatic and flexible with their tools, materials, and workspaces, allowing them to forge deadly gear out of little more than a box of sheet metal and a roll of vent tape.", + "{@i Investigate and Hunt Down Rogue Constructs}", + "Blaster in hand and badge in pocket, your job is to hunt down renegade androids\u2014especially the troublesome Version 13 units\u2014that prowl through human megacities wearing perfect human facades. Your best tools are reliable detection, high firepower, and a knack for unpicking mysteries, which has made you a foremost expert in killing Constructs of all stripes. Whenever an N-Virus outbreak threatens a world, a few Decommissioners are pulled from their gumshoe duties to stem the tide and take down the most lethal units in the wave. And whenever a rogue AI gets its virtual hands on a superweapon, your Datapad starts to buzz.", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Scrap Weapons|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Scrappers|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "System Cracker|Investigator|ValdaInvestigator|Decommissioner|DarkMatter24|3" }, { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Quality Junk|Craftsman|ValdaCraftsman|Scrappers|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Trinkets|Investigator|ValdaInvestigator|Decommissioner|DarkMatter24|3" } ] }, { - "name": "Scrap Weapons", + "name": "System Cracker", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", "level": 3, "header": 1, "entries": [ - "When you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can use your Crafting Tools and scrap materials to craft a number of Masterwork scrap weapons equal to your Craftsman level. When you build a scrap weapon, you can use Customize Weapon to change its mastery property or give it a second one without material costs. When you reach Craftsman level 11, you can also apply a Weapon Enchantment to your weapon when you build it. Scrap weapons use the following rules.", + "Your experience breaking secure systems grants you the following benefits.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Temporary", + "name": "Bonus Proficiencies", "entries": [ - "Scrap weapons break when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + "You gain proficiency in {@skill Data|DarkMatter24} and one of the following skills of your choice: {@skill Insight|XPHB}, {@skill Investigation|XPHB}, or Technology." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Unstable", + "name": "Quick Hack", "entries": [ - "When you make an attack roll with a scrap weapon and roll a 1 on the {@dice d20}, the weapon breaks." + "You can attempt to hack a device as a {@action Utilize|XPHB} action, rather than over the course of one minute." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Trinkets", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "You can use the following trinkets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Biodynamic Quadcorder", + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can direct this device at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. You learn the creature's type and the {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} it has, if any." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Smashable", + "name": "Electric Sheep Generator", "entries": [ - "When you deal damage with a scrap weapon, you can break the weapon to flip one of the damage dice over and use the number on the bottom. You can't flip a {@dice d4}. Note that for a balanced die, the top and bottom numbers add up to one more than the die's largest number." + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can cast {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot or components. When you cast the spell using this trinket, you can attempt to target a Construct with it, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or have the {@condition Stunned|XPHB} condition until the start of your next turn, even if it would otherwise be immune to the {@condition Stunned|XPHB} condition. A creature with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} greater than your Investigator level automatically succeeds on this save." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation Field", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB} without a spell slot." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Quality Junk", + "name": "Non-Regulation Blaster", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", - "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You can use the Instant Crafting benefit of your Expert Crafting feature five times instead of twice." + "You can spend 10 minutes modifying a weapon with the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property with aftermarket components to improve its stopping power. This blaster remains improved until you use this feature to modify a different blaster. The blaster's damage dice each increase by one step ({@dice d4} → {@dice d6} → {@dice d8} → {@dice d10} → {@dice d12}, to a maximum of {@dice 1d12})." ] }, { - "name": "Dismantle", + "name": "Reprogrammer", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", - "level": 6, + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", + "level": 10, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Your experience in breaking things grants you the following benefits.", + "You can take an action to hack a Construct within 5 feet of you. The Construct makes a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC. A Construct with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} greater than your Investigator level automatically succeeds on this save. If it fails, you can perform one of the following operations.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Construct Breaker", + "name": "Learn Directives", "entries": [ - "When you hit a Construct with a Masterwork weapon, you can maximize one of the weapon's damage dice." + "You learn the explicit instructions given to a simple Construct, such as an automaton, or the surface thoughts of an advanced Construct, such as an artificial intelligence. You also learn if the Construct is infected with the N-Virus or if its programming is otherwise corrupted." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Wrecker", + "name": "Override Directives", "entries": [ - "Whenever you hit an object with a Masterwork weapon, the hit is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB}." + "You can modify the explicit instructions given to a simple Construct, such as an automaton, causing it to abandon its current objective, become {@variantrule Indifferent [Attitude]|XPHB|Indifferent} to one or more creatures, or to pursue a simple directive of your choosing. The GM decides if a Construct is too sophisticated to override or if a directive is too complex for a Construct to follow." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sleep Mode", + "entries": [ + "The Construct drops into a low-power mode and gains the {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} condition for 1 minute, even if it would otherwise have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} condition. This condition ends early on the Construct if it takes damage. Once you perform this operation on a Construct, you can't use it again on that Construct again for 24 hours." ] } ] }, { - "name": "Makeshift Armor", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you are hit by an attack while wearing Masterwork armor, you can take a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to cause the attack to break your armor instead of dealing damage. The attack automatically misses you. While your armor is broken, it provides no bonus to AC. You can repair this armor over the course of 1 minute." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Oversdesigned Scrap", + "name": "Finishing Shot", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Craftsman", - "classSource": "ValdaCraftsman", + "className": "Investigator", + "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Scrappers", + "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", "level": 14, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you build a scrap weapon, its damage die increases by two steps ({@dice d4} → {@dice d6} → {@dice d8} → {@dice d10} → {@dice d12}, to a maximum of {@dice 1d12}). If the weapon has two damage dice, each die increases by one step. When the weapon breaks, you can decrease its damage die by one step, to a minimum of {@dice 1d4}, instead of breaking it." + "When you use your Finisher with a blaster against an enemy that is {@status Bloodied|XPHB}, you may kill it instantly with a well-placed shot. If the enemy has fewer {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} than three times your Investigator level after taking damage, it drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { - "name": "Circle of Configuration", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Shape-Shift into an Adaptable Machine}", - "Druids in the Circle of Configuration and shun all ties to nature, aligning themselves instead with Constructs and machines. Some do this because Construct forms offer superior strength and adaptability compared to those of Beasts. Others, however, believe that Constructs represent a higher form of life, for Constructs are ageless, designed with a clear intent, and are free of hunger, thirst, and disease.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Machine Code|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Circle of Configuration Spells|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Construct Form|Druid|XPHB|Configuration|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Machine Code", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You know {@language Machine Code|DarkMatter24}, the native code-language of machines. Due to this language, you know the {@spell Technomancy|DarkMatter24} cantrip." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Circle of Configuration Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you reach a Druid level specified in the Circle of Configuration Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Circle of Configuration Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Druid Level", - "Prepared Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3", - "{@spell Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "5", - "{@spell Greater Mending|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "7", - "{@spell Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "9", - "{@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Construct Form", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You gain the ability to assume the form of machines, granting you the following benefits:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Construct Form", - "entries": [ - "Using Wild Shape, you can shape-shift into a Construct Form, using the {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24} stat block, which doesn't count against your known forms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Configuration", - "entries": [ - "When you assume your {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24}, choose one of the following configurations: Juggernaut, Mobile, or Turret. You can switch your configuration as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Temporary Hit Points", - "entries": [ - "You gain a number of {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to three times your Druid level." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Features", - "entries": [ - "Your {@creature Construct Form|DarkMatter24} improves and gains new features when you reach certain Druid levels." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Speaker of Steel", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "If you fail an Intelligence ({@skill Data|DarkMatter24} or {@skill Technology|DarkMatter24}) check or an ability check made to interact with a Construct, you can expend one use of your Wild Shape to reroll it with a bonus equal to your Druid level. You must use the new roll." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Prismatic Module", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Wild Shape to shape-shift, you gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one of the following damage types of your choice while you are shape-shifted: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mecha Configuration", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Configuration", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 14, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you assume the Juggernaut configuration of your Construct Form, you can shapeshift into an empowered Mecha configuration, granting you the following benefits. This configuration lasts for 10 minutes or until you dismiss it on your turn (no action required). Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 5+ spell slot (no action required).", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Size", - "entries": [ - "Your size becomes Large, if it was smaller." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Mighty", - "entries": [ - "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Strength checks and saving throws." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Mecha Slam", - "entries": [ - "Your melee attacks deal an extra {@damage 1d6} Force damage on a hit." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Omni-Configuration", - "entries": [ - "You can use the traits and actions of the Juggernaut, Mobile, and Turret configurations." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Circle of Xenobiology", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Steal Genetics and Acquire Mutations}", - "Druids in the Circle of Xenobiology explore the 'Verse, categorizing and studying its vast panoply of creatures. A cross between mystics and cutting-edge scientists, these Druids use genetic splicing to unlock the deeper mysteries of nature.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells|Druid|XPHB|Xenobiology|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Splicer|Druid|XPHB|Xenobiology|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you reach a Druid level specified in the Circle of Xenobiology Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Circle of Xenobiology Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Druid Level", - "Prepared Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3", - "{@spell Aberrate|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Alter Self|XPHB}, {@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Longstrider|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "5", - "{@spell Gaseous Form|XPHB}, {@spell Polybrachia|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "7", - "{@spell Polymorph|XPHB}, {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "9", - "{@spell Awaken|XPHB}, {@spell Contagion|XPHB}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Splicer", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can expend a use of your Wild Shape to cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot or Material components. When you cast the spell in this way, you must be the recipient of the statistics and trait from the donor creature, and you retain the statistics or trait while you are in Wild Shape form. This spell ends early if you use this feature to cast it again." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Adaptive Resilience", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Immediately after you fail a saving throw, you can gain a bonus equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum bonus of +1) to saving throws you make using that ability. This bonus lasts for 10 minutes or until you use this feature to gain a bonus to a different saving throw." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Genetic Library", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}, you can store the target's genetic information for later use. You can store a number of samples equal to your Wisdom modifier, and can delete one sample whenever you cast the spell. Whenever you cast {@spell Splice|DarkMatter24}, you can use a sample of genetic information instead of targeting a creature.", - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can change which of the target's statistics ({@variantrule Speed|XPHB|Speeds}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} or special senses) you gain from the spell." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wild Mutation", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Druid", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Xenobiology", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 14, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use Wild Shape to shape-shift into a Beast form, you can cast {@spell Mutation|DarkMatter24} on yourself without a spell slot as a part of that {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}. When you cast the spell using this feature, it doesn't require {@status Concentration|XPHB} and lasts for the duration of the transformation.", - "Once you cast {@spell Mutation|DarkMatter24} using this feature, you can't cast it that way again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by expending a level 6+ spell slot (no action required)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Warrior of Gravity", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Manipulate Gravity Through Your Focus}", - "Monks that have spent ample time in artificial gravity can feel the difference in their focus; natural gravity is substantial and wholesome, like an embrace from a great planet itself, whereas artificial gravity hums with a flimsy electrical artifice. With practice, these Monks learn to manipulate their own gravity, throwing their center of mass about in defiance of physical conventions and shifting gravitational fields around them.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Singularity Strike|Monk|XPHB|Gravity|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Subjective Gravity|Monk|XPHB|Gravity|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Singularity Strike", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Once per turn when you hit a creature with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} and deal damage, you can expend 1 Focus Point to create a field of gravity centered on it. The target's {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is 0 until the start of your next turn unless it takes the {@action Disengage|XPHB} action." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subjective Gravity", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can choose your own center of gravity. On your turn, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend 1 Focus Point to choose a solid surface (such as a wall or ceiling) within 30 feet of yourself to act as the ground for your subjective gravity for 10 minutes. You fall to this surface, even if you fall upward or horizontally. Your subjective gravity follows this surface along any smooth contours, but stops at any corners of 90 degrees or more. Only you and objects you wear or carry are influenced by your subjective gravity." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Plunging Strike", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on any {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB} you make while falling. Once per turn when you hit with such a strike, you deal extra Bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d6} for every 10 feet you fall, to a maximum of {@dice 3d6}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Distort Gravity", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 11, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can expend 3 Focus Points to cast {@spell Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24} or {@spell Zero Gravity|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells. You can choose to be unaffected by either spell." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Supermassive Strike", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Gravity", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 17, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Singularity Strike, you can expend 4 Focus Points to cast {@spell Gravity Well|DarkMatter24} centered on the target. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. You automatically succeed on your saving throw against the spell and take no damage from it." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Warrior of the Warped", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Warped", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Wield Warped, Flexible Limbs}", - "Those who are exposed to the hideous lights of the Void essentially unravel. It is a gruesome sight to behold. However, trained Monks exert a specific resilience to this fate, as their Focus allows them to restrict and even harness the “warp” of the voidlights. No living thing can completely resist the influence of the Void, however, and warped Monks exhibit a characteristic, almost cartoonish pliability that allows them to stretch their arms and bodies with rubbery ease.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Flexile Fists|Monk|XPHB|Warped|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Flexile Fists", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Warped", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your limbs are pliant, extensible things that you can manipulate with your Focus. You gain the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Big Fists", - "entries": [ - "When you take the {@action Attack|XPHB} action, you can expend 1 Focus Point to increase your Martial Arts die by one step ({@dice 1d6} → {@dice 1d8} → {@dice 1d10} → {@dice 1d12} → {@dice 2d6}) until the end of your turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Reach", - "entries": [ - "When you make an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, your reach is 5 feet greater than normal." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rebound Strike", - "entries": [ - "Once per turn when you miss with an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB}, you can expend 1 Focus Point to reroll it and you must use the new roll." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Rubbery Body", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Warped", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Deflect Attacks, you can redirect the attack's force even if you don't reduce the damage to 0. When you redirect an attack, the target takes damage equal to three rolls of your Martial Arts die, instead of two rolls, plus your Dexterity modifier." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Spring Knees", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Warped", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 11, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your springy form lets you weave through the battlefield with agility. You gain the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Escape Artist", - "entries": [ - "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to end the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} condition on yourself or to escape nonmagical restraints." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Slippery Movement", - "entries": [ - "{@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Opportunity Attacks} have Disadvantages against you." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gatling Strikes", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "page": 0, - "className": "Monk", - "classSource": "XPHB", - "subclassShortName": "Warped", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 17, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can use a {@action Magic|XPHB} action and expend 3 Focus Points to unleash a barrage of Unarmed Strikes in a 30-foot {@variantrule Cone [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Cone}. You can make two Unarmed Strikes against each creature in the area. Make separate attacks against each target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Decommissioner", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "name": "Burden of Awakening", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "level": 3, "entries": [ - "{@i Investigate and Hunt Down Rogue Constructs}", - "Blaster in hand and badge in pocket, your job is to hunt down renegade androids\u2014especially the troublesome Version 13 units\u2014that prowl through human megacities wearing perfect human facades. Your best tools are reliable detection, high firepower, and a knack for unpicking mysteries, which has made you a foremost expert in killing Constructs of all stripes. Whenever an N-Virus outbreak threatens a world, a few Decommissioners are pulled from their gumshoe duties to stem the tide and take down the most lethal units in the wave. And whenever a rogue AI gets its virtual hands on a superweapon, your Datapad starts to buzz.", + "{@i Glimpse the Future of the 'Verse}", + "In a moment of revelation, your mind was opened to the vast, unfathomable cosmic forces that underpin the multiverse. You could see it all: a cataclysm yawning in the future, a knot of pathways forward, and your purpose among it all. No matter the outcome, you never survive.", + "Ever since, a sliver of foresight has quivered in your mind, along with the spark of psionic potential. You can pull on the invisible tethers of the multiverse to move things, and you feel yourself being pulled toward destinations unknown. The 'Verse itself has a grand design, and there's nothing you can do to escape it.", { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "System Cracker|Investigator|ValdaInvestigator|Decommissioner|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Burden of Awakening Spells|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" }, { "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Trinkets|Investigator|ValdaInvestigator|Decommissioner|DarkMatter24|3" + "subclassFeature": "Psionic Awakening|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Mind Mastery|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" } ] }, { - "name": "System Cracker", + "name": "Burden of Awakening Spells", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "Your experience breaking secure systems grants you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bonus Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "You gain proficiency in {@skill Data|DarkMatter24} and one of the following skills of your choice: {@skill Insight|XPHB}, {@skill Investigation|XPHB}, or Technology." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Quick Hack", - "entries": [ - "You can attempt to hack a device as a {@action Utilize|XPHB} action, rather than over the course of one minute." - ] - } + "Your mortal burden ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Martyr level specified in the Awakening Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Awakening Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Martyr Level", + "Prepared Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "{@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Word of Force|ValdaSpire24}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@spell Augury|XPHB}, {@spell Levitate|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, {@spell Tongues|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "13", + "{@spell Divination|XPHB}, {@spell Stoneskin|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "17", + "{@spell Telekinesis|XPHB}, {@spell Rary's Telepathic Bond|XPHB|Telepathic Bond}" + ] + ] + } ] }, { - "name": "Trinkets", + "name": "Psionic Awakening", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", "level": 3, - "header": 1, + "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You can use the following trinkets.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Biodynamic Quadcorder", - "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can direct this device at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. You learn the creature's type and the {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} it has, if any." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Electric Sheep Generator", - "entries": [ - "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can cast {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24} without a spell slot or components. When you cast the spell using this trinket, you can attempt to target a Construct with it, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or have the {@condition Stunned|XPHB} condition until the start of your next turn, even if it would otherwise be immune to the {@condition Stunned|XPHB} condition. A creature with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} greater than your Investigator level automatically succeeds on this save." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Interrogation Field", - "entries": [ - "You can cast {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB} without a spell slot." - ] - } + "Your mind has been opened to vast currents of cosmic thought, granting you the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Empathy", + "entries": [ + "You can take the {@action Magic|XPHB} action to probe the mind of a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. You learn the creature's emotional state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Minor Kinesis", + "entries": [ + "You learn the {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} cantrip, and the hand is {@condition Invisible|XPHB} when you cast the cantrip with this trait." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kinetic Shove", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Word of Force|ValdaSpire24} without taking Radiant damage or expending a spell use. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } ] }, { - "name": "Non-Regulation Blaster", + "name": "Mind Mastery", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", - "level": 6, + "level": 3, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You can spend 10 minutes modifying a weapon with the {@itemProperty DM-B|DarkMatter24|Blaster} property with aftermarket components to improve its stopping power. This blaster remains improved until you use this feature to modify a different blaster. The blaster's damage dice each increase by one step ({@dice d4} → {@dice d6} → {@dice d8} → {@dice d10} → {@dice d12}, to a maximum of {@dice 1d12})." + "Your psionic knowledge allows you to use the mastery property of a third kind of weapon of your choice, whether or not you have proficiency with that weapon. You can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to change the kind of weapon you chose." ] }, { - "name": "Reprogrammer", + "name": "Prescient Strike", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", - "level": 10, + "level": 6, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "You can take an action to hack a Construct within 5 feet of you. The Construct makes a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC. A Construct with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} greater than your Investigator level automatically succeeds on this save. If it fails, you can perform one of the following operations.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Learn Directives", - "entries": [ - "You learn the explicit instructions given to a simple Construct, such as an automaton, or the surface thoughts of an advanced Construct, such as an artificial intelligence. You also learn if the Construct is infected with the N-Virus or if its programming is otherwise corrupted." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Override Directives", - "entries": [ - "You can modify the explicit instructions given to a simple Construct, such as an automaton, causing it to abandon its current objective, become {@variantrule Indifferent [Attitude]|XPHB|Indifferent} to one or more creatures, or to pursue a simple directive of your choosing. The GM decides if a Construct is too sophisticated to override or if a directive is too complex for a Construct to follow." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sleep Mode", - "entries": [ - "The Construct drops into a low-power mode and gains the {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} condition for 1 minute, even if it would otherwise have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} condition. This condition ends early on the Construct if it takes damage. Once you perform this operation on a Construct, you can't use it again on that Construct again for 24 hours." - ] - } + "Once per turn when you make an attack roll and roll a 18 or 19 on the {@dice d20}, you can turn the roll into a 20.", + "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by taking 5 Radiant damage (no action required). This damage ignores {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB}, and bypasses {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { - "name": "Finishing Shot", + "name": "Psychic Reprisal", "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Investigator", - "classSource": "ValdaInvestigator", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Decommissioner", "level": 14, "header": 2, "entries": [ - "When you use your Finisher with a blaster against an enemy that is {@status Bloodied|XPHB}, you may kill it instantly with a well-placed shot. If the enemy has fewer {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} than three times your Investigator level after taking damage, it drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + "When you use your Reprisal, you can deal Psychic damage instead of Necrotic or Radiant damage. When you do so, the creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on the next {@variantrule D20 Test|XPHB} it makes before the end of your next turn." ] }, { - "name": "Burden of Awakening", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Glimpse the Future of the 'Verse}", - "In a moment of revelation, your mind was opened to the vast, unfathomable cosmic forces that underpin the multiverse. You could see it all: a cataclysm yawning in the future, a knot of pathways forward, and your purpose among it all. No matter the outcome, you never survive.", - "Ever since, a sliver of foresight has quivered in your mind, along with the spark of psionic potential. You can pull on the invisible tethers of the multiverse to move things, and you feel yourself being pulled toward destinations unknown. The 'Verse itself has a grand design, and there's nothing you can do to escape it.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Burden of Awakening Spells|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Psionic Awakening|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Mind Mastery|Martyr|ValdaMartyr|Awakening|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Burden of Awakening Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your mortal burden ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Martyr level specified in the Awakening Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Awakening Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Martyr Level", - "Prepared Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-11" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3", - "{@spell Jump|XPHB}, {@spell Word of Force|ValdaSpire24}" - ], - [ - "5", - "{@spell Augury|XPHB}, {@spell Levitate|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "9", - "{@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, {@spell Tongues|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "13", - "{@spell Divination|XPHB}, {@spell Stoneskin|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "17", - "{@spell Telekinesis|XPHB}, {@spell Rary's Telepathic Bond|XPHB|Telepathic Bond}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Psionic Awakening", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your mind has been opened to vast currents of cosmic thought, granting you the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Empathy", - "entries": [ - "You can take the {@action Magic|XPHB} action to probe the mind of a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. You learn the creature's emotional state." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Minor Kinesis", - "entries": [ - "You learn the {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} cantrip, and the hand is {@condition Invisible|XPHB} when you cast the cantrip with this trait." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kinetic Shove", - "entries": [ - "You can cast {@spell Word of Force|ValdaSpire24} without taking Radiant damage or expending a spell use. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mind Mastery", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 3, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your psionic knowledge allows you to use the mastery property of a third kind of weapon of your choice, whether or not you have proficiency with that weapon. You can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to change the kind of weapon you chose." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Prescient Strike", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Once per turn when you make an attack roll and roll a 18 or 19 on the {@dice d20}, you can turn the roll into a 20.", - "Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. You can also restore your use of it by taking 5 Radiant damage (no action required). This damage ignores {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB}, and bypasses {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Psychic Reprisal", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 14, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "When you use your Reprisal, you can deal Psychic damage instead of Necrotic or Radiant damage. When you do so, the creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on the next {@variantrule D20 Test|XPHB} it makes before the end of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Limited Foresight", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Martyr", - "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", - "subclassShortName": "Awakening", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "level": 18, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you start your turn, you can choose to see into the immediate future (no action required). Until the start of your next turn, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on {@variantrule D20 Test|XPHB|D20 Tests} and other creatures have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on attack rolls against you.", - "You can use this feature 10 times and regain all expended uses when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, + "name": "Limited Foresight", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Martyr", + "classSource": "ValdaMartyr", + "subclassShortName": "Awakening", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "level": 18, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you start your turn, you can choose to see into the immediate future (no action required). Until the start of your next turn, you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on {@variantrule D20 Test|XPHB|D20 Tests} and other creatures have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on attack rolls against you.", + "You can use this feature 10 times and regain all expended uses when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, { "name": "House of Lancers", "source": "DarkMatter24", @@ -5225,218 +5225,218 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Cyberghoul", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "{@i Raise the Dead with Foul Technology}", - "There's more than one way to imbue a corpse with the semblance of life: while other Necromancers leverage their magic for animation, you weave humming, electric wires in the dead flesh until it stirs once more. A corpse is no more than spare parts, after all.", - "Cyberghouls eschew the traditional foundations of Necromancy in favor of high technology and digital ghosts. They are hackers in every sense of the word, leveraging the bleeding edge of cybernetics to construct Undead machines and dominate the technological landscape. With enough resources, such a Necromancer might be able to download their brain from their body and achieve the cold, immortal life of a cyber lich.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Cyber Spells|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Construct Corpses|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Charnel Blaster|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cyber Spells", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 3, - "header": 1, - "entries": [ - "Your necromantic ambitions ensure you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Necromancer level specified in the Cyber Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Cyber Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Necromancer Level", - "Spells" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-11" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "3", - "{@spell Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24}, {@spell Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "5", - "{@spell Greater Mending|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7", - "{@spell Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24}" - ], - [ - "9", - "{@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Wall of Force|XPHB}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Construct Corpses", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 3, - "header": 1, - "entries": [ - "When you perform your {@classFeature Thralls|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|2|ValdaNecromancer|Animate Thralls} ritual, you can choose to animate any of your thralls as Constructs, causing each such thrall to have the following benefits.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Adamantine Flesh", - "entries": [ - "Any {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} against the thrall becomes a normal hit." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Construct", - "entries": [ - "The thrall is a Construct instead of an Undead, but counts as Undead for the purpose of your Necromancer features." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Thermalsight", - "entries": [ - "The thrall has {@sense Thermalsight|DarkMatter24} with a range of 60 feet." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Charnel Blaster", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 3, - "header": 1, - "entries": [ - "You can make your Charnel Touch as a ranged spell attack with a range of 30 feet, instead of as a melee spell attack. This attack ignores {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} and {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Three-Quarters Cover}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ghost in the Machine", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to infect a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} you can see within 120 feet of you with a digital spirit known as a daemon process. The daemon remains within the technology until it is removed by an {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} or {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} spell, or you use this ability to infect a different piece of technology. While a piece of technology is infected, you can perform any of the following operations as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} while you and the target technology are on the same plane of existence.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Shutdown", - "entries": [ - "You can cause the device to malfunction and become disabled until you use this ability to restore functionality to it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hack", - "entries": [ - "You can attempt to hack the device. You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Intelligence ({@skill Data|DarkMatter24}) checks you make to hack technology infected with your daemon process and you don't require an {@item Interface Rig|DarkMatter24} to do so." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Remote Operation", - "entries": [ - "You can remotely operate the device within its normal parameters. You can only perform unauthorized operations, such as opening a locked door or disabling an alarm, if you have hacked the device." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Autonomous Operation", - "entries": [ - "You can instruct your daemon to act autonomously. You describe a circumstance, such as a character entering a few keystrokes of data or a certain amount of time passing, and one of the other operations detailed in this list to be performed in response. Your daemon can remember up to eight such circumstances and responses." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Digital Death", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You can download the necromantic spirit of your thralls into waiting corpses at the moment of death. When one of your thralls dies, you can cast {@spell Animate Dead|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB}. As always, you can't reanimate Undead that have been reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cyber Lich (Lichdom)", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "className": "Necromancer", - "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", - "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", - "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", - "level": 20, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You have reached the pinnacle of Necromancy and transformed yourself into a lich. You have augmented your body with machinery, digitized your soul, and transferred it into an {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24}, which acts as your spirit jar. From this digital vantage, you stand at the forefront of technology, far beyond the frontiers of ethics that constrain your peers. You gain the following benefits in addition to those of your Lichdom feature.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Soul Device", - "entries": [ - "A computing device, such as an {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24}, houses your soul and acts as your spirit jar. You can upload your soul to a connected {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24} or {@item Datapad|DarkMatter24} in an upload ritual that you perform over the course of 10 minutes. The device inhabited by your soul bears the invulnerability typical of your spirit jar." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Radiant Immunity", - "entries": [ - "Your body is supported by a hardlight lattice, granting you {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Radiant damage." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Infect Construct", - "entries": [ - "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, your body becomes immaterial and you attempt to infect a Large or smaller Construct you can see within 10 feet of yourself. This target makes a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. A Construct with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} of 10+ automatically succeeds on this save.", - "If the Construct fails its saving throw, you disappear and infect it. Your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the Construct, though you retain your alignment and your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You retain your own class features and feats. If the target has any class levels, you can't use any of its class features.", - "The infected Construct can repeat its saving throw every 8 hours. On a success, the infarction ends and you are ejected from the body. The infection also ends if the Construct drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, you are forced out by an effect like the {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} spell, or you choose to end it as a {@action Magic|XPHB} action. A Construct that succeeds its saving throw against your infection is immune to your Infect Construct for 24 hours." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Inhabit Technology", - "entries": [ - "You can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to inhabit a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} such as an {@item Arcane Terminal|DarkMatter24} or {@item Datapad|DarkMatter24} that you can see within 5 feet of you. You disappear and gain control over the device. While inhabiting the device, you can't be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effect, and you can perform any function the device is capable of, without first hacking into it. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can transfer yourself to any other piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} that is connected to the current device, or end the inhabitation. The inhabitation ends early if the device is destroyed or if you are forced out by an effect like the {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} spell. When the inhabitation ends, you reappear within 5 feet of the inhabited device." - ] - } - ] - } + "name": "Cyberghoul", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "{@i Raise the Dead with Foul Technology}", + "There's more than one way to imbue a corpse with the semblance of life: while other Necromancers leverage their magic for animation, you weave humming, electric wires in the dead flesh until it stirs once more. A corpse is no more than spare parts, after all.", + "Cyberghouls eschew the traditional foundations of Necromancy in favor of high technology and digital ghosts. They are hackers in every sense of the word, leveraging the bleeding edge of cybernetics to construct Undead machines and dominate the technological landscape. With enough resources, such a Necromancer might be able to download their brain from their body and achieve the cold, immortal life of a cyber lich.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Cyber Spells|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Construct Corpses|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Charnel Blaster|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|Cyberghoul|DarkMatter24|3" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cyber Spells", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "Your necromantic ambitions ensure you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Necromancer level specified in the Cyber Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Cyber Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Necromancer Level", + "Spells" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "{@spell Circuit Breaker|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Flawed Reconstruction|ValdaSpire24}, {@spell Geodesic Shield|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Technical Difficulties|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@spell Greater Mending|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@spell Electromagical Pulse|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Intensify Gravity|DarkMatter24}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@spell Simulation|DarkMatter24}, {@spell Wall of Force|XPHB}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Construct Corpses", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "When you perform your {@classFeature Thralls|Necromancer|ValdaNecromancer|2|ValdaNecromancer|Animate Thralls} ritual, you can choose to animate any of your thralls as Constructs, causing each such thrall to have the following benefits.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adamantine Flesh", + "entries": [ + "Any {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} against the thrall becomes a normal hit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Construct", + "entries": [ + "The thrall is a Construct instead of an Undead, but counts as Undead for the purpose of your Necromancer features." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Thermalsight", + "entries": [ + "The thrall has {@sense Thermalsight|DarkMatter24} with a range of 60 feet." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Charnel Blaster", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 3, + "header": 1, + "entries": [ + "You can make your Charnel Touch as a ranged spell attack with a range of 30 feet, instead of as a melee spell attack. This attack ignores {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} and {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Three-Quarters Cover}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ghost in the Machine", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to infect a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} you can see within 120 feet of you with a digital spirit known as a daemon process. The daemon remains within the technology until it is removed by an {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} or {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} spell, or you use this ability to infect a different piece of technology. While a piece of technology is infected, you can perform any of the following operations as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} while you and the target technology are on the same plane of existence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shutdown", + "entries": [ + "You can cause the device to malfunction and become disabled until you use this ability to restore functionality to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hack", + "entries": [ + "You can attempt to hack the device. You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Intelligence ({@skill Data|DarkMatter24}) checks you make to hack technology infected with your daemon process and you don't require an {@item Interface Rig|DarkMatter24} to do so." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Remote Operation", + "entries": [ + "You can remotely operate the device within its normal parameters. You can only perform unauthorized operations, such as opening a locked door or disabling an alarm, if you have hacked the device." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Autonomous Operation", + "entries": [ + "You can instruct your daemon to act autonomously. You describe a circumstance, such as a character entering a few keystrokes of data or a certain amount of time passing, and one of the other operations detailed in this list to be performed in response. Your daemon can remember up to eight such circumstances and responses." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Digital Death", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You can download the necromantic spirit of your thralls into waiting corpses at the moment of death. When one of your thralls dies, you can cast {@spell Animate Dead|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB}. As always, you can't reanimate Undead that have been reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cyber Lich (Lichdom)", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "className": "Necromancer", + "classSource": "ValdaNecromancer", + "subclassSource": "DarkMatter24", + "subclassShortName": "Cyberghoul", + "level": 20, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You have reached the pinnacle of Necromancy and transformed yourself into a lich. You have augmented your body with machinery, digitized your soul, and transferred it into an {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24}, which acts as your spirit jar. From this digital vantage, you stand at the forefront of technology, far beyond the frontiers of ethics that constrain your peers. You gain the following benefits in addition to those of your Lichdom feature.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soul Device", + "entries": [ + "A computing device, such as an {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24}, houses your soul and acts as your spirit jar. You can upload your soul to a connected {@item Arcane Terminal|Darkmatter24} or {@item Datapad|DarkMatter24} in an upload ritual that you perform over the course of 10 minutes. The device inhabited by your soul bears the invulnerability typical of your spirit jar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Radiant Immunity", + "entries": [ + "Your body is supported by a hardlight lattice, granting you {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Radiant damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infect Construct", + "entries": [ + "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, your body becomes immaterial and you attempt to infect a Large or smaller Construct you can see within 10 feet of yourself. This target makes a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. A Construct with a {@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB} of 10+ automatically succeeds on this save.", + "If the Construct fails its saving throw, you disappear and infect it. Your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the Construct, though you retain your alignment and your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You retain your own class features and feats. If the target has any class levels, you can't use any of its class features.", + "The infected Construct can repeat its saving throw every 8 hours. On a success, the infarction ends and you are ejected from the body. The infection also ends if the Construct drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, you are forced out by an effect like the {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} spell, or you choose to end it as a {@action Magic|XPHB} action. A Construct that succeeds its saving throw against your infection is immune to your Infect Construct for 24 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inhabit Technology", + "entries": [ + "You can take a {@action Magic|XPHB} action to inhabit a piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} such as an {@item Arcane Terminal|DarkMatter24} or {@item Datapad|DarkMatter24} that you can see within 5 feet of you. You disappear and gain control over the device. While inhabiting the device, you can't be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effect, and you can perform any function the device is capable of, without first hacking into it. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can transfer yourself to any other piece of {@variantrule Magical Technology|DarkMatter24} that is connected to the current device, or end the inhabitation. The inhabitation ends early if the device is destroyed or if you are forced out by an effect like the {@spell Antivirus|DarkMatter24} spell. When the inhabitation ends, you reappear within 5 feet of the inhabited device." + ] + } + ] + } ], "spell": [ { @@ -18543,12 +18543,12 @@ } ], "sense": [ - { - "name": "Thermalsight", - "source": "DarkMatter24", - "entries": [ - "{@homebrew TBD}" - ] - } - ] + { + "name": "Thermalsight", + "source": "DarkMatter24", + "entries": [ + "{@homebrew TBD}" + ] + } + ] } From f70de7f1fc4eeec052bd23fff2dbfcdd5edbaec6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2025 08:21:02 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 04/24] Fix Blo Staff (Very Rare) Fixed rarity --- collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json index 83041f2d98..cda12561b1 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json @@ -7526,7 +7526,7 @@ "source": "RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms", "page": 245, "type": "M", - "rarity": "uncommon", + "rarity": "very rare", "baseItem": "quarterstaff|PHB", "weight": 4, "weaponCategory": "simple", From b6289001ebb85af38d60715686a83721012678da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:49:19 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 05/24] Delete Ghostfire Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json --- ...re Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json | 23084 ---------------- 1 file changed, 23084 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 book/Ghostfire Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json diff --git a/book/Ghostfire Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json b/book/Ghostfire Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json deleted file mode 100644 index 3921cae779..0000000000 --- a/book/Ghostfire Gaming; Grim Hollow Campaign Guide.json +++ /dev/null @@ -1,23084 +0,0 @@ -{ - "_meta": { - "sources": [ - { - "json": "GH", - "abbreviation": "GH:CG'14", - "full": "Grim Hollow: The Campaign Guide (2014)", - "url": "https://ghostfiregaming.com/product/grim-hollow-the-campaign-guide-pdf/", - "authors": [ - "Brice Herouard", - "Corodon Fuller", - "Jordon Gibson", - "Litnas Markos", - "Mark Aragona", - "Victoria Freeman" - ], - "convertedBy": [ - "Jenny", - "Lxran#2292", - "jimmypringles" - ], - "color": "ac6a4d", - "version": "1.0" - } - ], - "optionalFeatureTypes": { - "GoD": "Gifts of Damnation", - "AH:TB": "Aberrant Horror; Transformation Boon", - "AH:TF": "Aberrant Horror; Transformation Flaw", - "TF:TB": "The Fiend; Transformation Boon", - "TF:TF": "The Fiend; Transformation Flaw", - "TLi:TB": "The Lich; Transformation Boon", - "TLi:TF": "The Lich; Transformation Flaw", - "TLy:TB": "The Lycanthrope; Transformation Boon", - "TLy:TF": "The Lycanthrope; Transformation Flaw", - "TS:TB": "The Seraph; Transformation Boon", - "TS:TF": "The Seraph; Transformation Flaw", - "V:TB": "Vampire; Transformation Boon", - "V:TF": "Vampire; Transformation Flaw", - "BGT:Ac": "Background Talent; Academic", - "BGT:Ar": "Background Talent; Aristocrat", - "BGT:Cl": "Background Talent; Clergy", - "BGT:CF": "Background Talent; Common Folk", - "BGT:CM": "Background Talent; Clan Member", - "BGT:Cr": "Background Talent; Criminal", - "BGT:M": "Background Talent; Militarist", - "BGT:O": "Background Talent; Outlander", - "BGT:P": "Background Talent; Pauper & Pit Fighter", - "BGT:S": "Background Talent; Seafarer" - }, - "dateAdded": 1618022160, - "dateLastModified": 1758919826, - "_dateLastModifiedHash": "425499e023", - "edition": "classic" - }, - "spell": [ - { - "name": "Assisted Aim", - "source": "GH", - "page": 19, - "level": 1, - "school": "E", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1 - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You invigorate up to three creatures within range with improved accuracy. Each targeted creature gains +1 to hit for all ranged weapon attacks they make. Additionally, targeted creatures may double the normal and long range of weapons they are wielding." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Conjure Plants", - "source": "GH", - "page": 19, - "level": 3, - "school": "C", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "the leaf of an Elder Tree or a piece of crystallised sap for each creature summoned" - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1 - }, - "concentration": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You channel the powers of the Primordials to animate a number of plants within range. These plants must be in an open and unoccupied space. If no space is available, then the GM may choose to have plants rapidly grow as a result of the spell. In this case the GM also chooses how many plants grow. Choose one of the following options for what appears:", - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "One plant of challenge rating 2 or lower", - "Two plants of challenge rating 1 or lower", - "Four plants of challenge rating 1/2 or lower", - "Eight plants of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" - ] - }, - "Each plant is considered an elemental in addition to its other types, and it becomes a normal plant again when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The animated creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the animated creatures as a group, which has its own turns. The creatures obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you).", - "If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures but otherwise take no actions. The GM has the creatures' statistics." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using certain higher-level spell slots, you choose one of the animating options above, and more creatures appear: twice as many with a 5th-level slot, three times as many with a 7th-level slot, and four times as many with a 9th-level slot." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Ranger", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "miscTags": [ - "SMN" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dazing Blast", - "source": "GH", - "page": 20, - "level": 2, - "school": "V", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "A wave of forceful energy leaves your palms and travels towards your target. Make a spell attack against a creature. If you hit the target, they take {@damage 2d6} force damage and must succeed at a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition dazed|GH} until the end of their next turn." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by {@damage 1d6} for each spell slot above 2nd." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "conditionInflict": [ - "dazed|GH" - ], - "damageInflict": [ - "force" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Animate Dead", - "source": "GH", - "page": 20, - "level": 5, - "school": "N", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "minute" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a drop of blood, a piece of flesh, a pinch of bone dust, and a black onyx stone worth a least 75gp for each level of CR you animate", - "cost": 7500 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell may only be cast at night. Choose a corpse, or a number of corpses, within range that are equivalent the size of the creatures you are animating (the GM will determine how many corpses are required). You can animate a number of large or smaller undead creatures equalling a total challenge rating 2 or lower.", - "On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 120 feet of you. (If you control multiple creatures, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one.) You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which time it stops obeying any command you've given it.", - "To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over 1 creature you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one. Additionally, casting this spell in this manner does not require spell components with a GP cost." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, you can animate or reassert control of an additional CR worth of undead creatures created with this spell. When you cast this spell using a 9th level spell slot, you can animate or reassert control over an additional two CR worth of undead creatures created with this spell. Additional creatures must be animated with sufficient corpses or bones." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "miscTags": [ - "SMN", - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Holy Word", - "source": "GH", - "page": 20, - "level": 0, - "school": "V", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You mutter a word of the divine under your breath, being careful not to speak it any louder, for such celestial power is not for the tainted and unworthy. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. If you hit an undead, fiend, or fey, then its speed is reduced by 10 feet and it cannot take reactions until the end of its next turn.", - "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d8} when you reach 5th level ({@damage 2d8}), 11th level ({@damage 3d8}), and 17th level ({@damage 4d8})." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "damageInflict": [ - "radiant" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Illusory Instrument", - "source": "GH", - "page": 20, - "level": 0, - "school": "I", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "touch" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 10 - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You create an illusionary copy of a mundane musical instrument. The copy of the instrument takes on the shape of your fondest memory of the instrument, such as the first flute you owned, or the half harp gifted to you by a loved one. This illusion moves as its physical counterpart would, but it is weightless is tangible only to the caster of the spell. This instrument may be used as a spellcasting focus. This illusory instrument dissipates if the spellcaster moves 10 feet away from it or chooses to end the spell. As a bonus action, you can command your instrument to create one of the following effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Mimic basic sounds heard on a daily basis, such as a bird chirping, footsteps, or a slamming door.", - "Automatically play a basic beat at the tempo of your choice.", - "Record anything played on it, and play it back on a loop.", - "Record and play back any noise that it could pick up within 15 feet, such as conversation, a royal decree, or a snoring party member who swears that they don't." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "conditionInflict": [ - "dazed" - ], - "damageInflict": [ - "force" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Intaglio", - "source": "GH", - "page": 21, - "level": 1, - "school": "T", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 5 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": "a quill or a vial of ink" - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "hour", - "amount": 1 - }, - "concentration": true - } - ], - "meta": { - "ritual": true - }, - "entries": [ - "You transform a piece of parchment into a duplicate of a text or symbol. While concentrating on this spell, you can use an action to trace your hand over any non-magical text or imagery on a surface within range. You imprint the text or imagery onto parchment you provide, choosing how to resize or crop it. This spell copies a single page with each action, and cannot copy sections larger than 9X12 inches at a time. When copying a spell book, you can do so using the same method as you would replace a spell book, except the time and gp requirements are both halved." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Paladin", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Life Tether", - "source": "GH", - "page": 21, - "level": 2, - "school": "N", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "action" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 120 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "timed", - "duration": { - "type": "minute", - "amount": 1 - }, - "concentration": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, a sickly green ethereal tether forms between you and your target. Whenever you take damage, each tethered target takes half that amount as necrotic damage. Damage dealt this way is distributed after any damage resistances or immunities are applied. If a target with a tether drops to 0 Hit Points, they are no longer affected by the tether. As a bonus action, you can move the tether from one fallen foe to another target. The new target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or also be subject to the effects of this spell. A target may only have one tether attached to them from any instance of this spell at a given time." - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "When casting this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the number of tethers created is increased by one for every two slot levels above the 2nd." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "damageInflict": [ - "necrotic" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "wisdom" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mirror Spell", - "source": "GH", - "page": 21, - "level": 3, - "school": "A", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "reaction", - "condition": "which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 60 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You attempt to copy and cast a spell that you can see being cast. If the targeted spell is 2nd level or lower, then the spell is automatically copied. Copying a spell of 3rd level or higher requires a successful ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the spell is copied, and you cast that spell at the lowest level it can be cast. You can only copy spells of a lesser or equal level to the spell slot used to cast Mirror Spell. You can choose new targets for the copied spell. The following rules apply:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot copy your own spell.", - "You can only copy spells cast by creatures.", - "For all intents and purposes, you are the original caster of the mirrored spell, and your spellcaster ability modifier is used if required. The same is true for saving throw DCs and attack modifiers." - ] - } - ], - "entriesHigherLevel": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "At Higher Levels", - "entries": [ - "You can cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher. If you do, you can copy a spell of equal or lower level." - ] - } - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "conditionInflict": [ - "dazed" - ], - "damageInflict": [ - "force" - ], - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Undead Enthrallment", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 8, - "school": "N", - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a clay pot filled with brackish water, another clay pot filled with grave dirt, and a black onyx stone worth at least 500 gp for each corpse", - "cost": 50000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "instant" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell can only be cast at night. Choose a corpse, or a number or corpses, within range that are equivalent to the size of the creature you are animating (the GM will determine how many corpses are required). Your spell imbues the target with a foul mimicry of life, raising it as an undead creature. You may choose for the target to become an undead creature of CR 3 or lower (the GM has the creature's game statistics).", - "On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 60 feet of you. (If you control multiple creatures, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one.) You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which it stops obeying any command you've given it.", - "To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over 1 creature you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one. Any creature you have maintained with this spell for 30 days remains permanently under your control. You may only control a maximum of four creatures with this spell." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "miscTags": [ - "SMN", - "UBA" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Conceited Obsession", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 6, - "school": "E", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a thread from the bed of your target, a handful of teeth, and a Shadowsteel gilded mirror worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an obsessive selfinfatuation. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the cursed creature looks into a mirror or reflective surface, it spontaneously cracks.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is compelled to stop and admire themselves whenever they see their own reflection.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes obsessed with looking for and finding its own reflection wherever it goes. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on attack rolls.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to find or, if necessary, build a location where it can see its own reflection from many angles. The cursed creature is compelled to remain in this location and admire itself. Additionally, attack rolls against the creature gain advantage.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Weeping Willow|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Damned Aging", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 4, - "school": "N", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a childhood possession of the target, a pint of blood, and a Shadowsteel stopwatch worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with withering and horrific aging. The target must make a Strength saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target changes clothing, they find multiple wrinkles, grey hairs and liver spots they did not previously have.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is compelled to rest when the occasion permits it, becoming lethargic and lazy.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes feeble as their muscle mass begins to deteriorate. The cursed creature has disadvantage on Strength saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature starts to age rapidly, becoming decrepit. The cursed creature's Strength score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Body Snatcher|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "strength" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Foul Blight", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 4, - "school": "N", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a shred of the target's clothing, a chunk of rotten flesh, and a Shadowsteel jewellery box worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with a putrefying and stinking pox. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The target searches their backpack, clothes drawer, or wherever else they store their garments, they find an infestation of insects.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is afflicted with a minor cough. Whenever they speak more than a few words at a time, they break into a fit of coughing.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The smell of putrescence lingers in the air around the cursed creature. Food and drink quickly spoil, jewellery tarnishes, and wood rots within 10 feet of the cursed creature. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Charisma saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature's skin becomes riddled with pock marks, pustules, and lesions. Insects flock to the cursed creature, infesting their clothes. The cursed creature's Charisma score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Plague Carrion|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "charisma" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Ill-Fated Fortune", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 5, - "school": "D", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a shred of the target's clothing, a splinter of bone, and a collection of Shadowsteel dice worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with lethal bad luck. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target walks through a doorway or up a flight of stairs, the target stubs their toe, bruising it badly.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature falls victim to minor inconveniences and bad luck. Shops they wish to visit close just as they arrive, equipment breaks at inconvenient moments, and other unfortunate events befall them.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes a beacon of bad luck as otherwise harmless setbacks become increasingly dangerous. For example, objects constantly seem to be placed in their way. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature becomes dangerously accident-prone, as even the simplest tasks have unforeseen life-threatening consequences. The cursed creature's Dexterity score becomes 6, unless it was lower already.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Herald of Calamity|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "dexterity" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Insatiable Greed", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 5, - "school": "E", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a coin that the target has previously possessed, the tail of a rat, and a Shadowsteel crown of thorns worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with a bitter and self-destructive greed. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target completes a long rest, they notice they have lost a valued item.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature becomes compelled to steal trinkets they do not own.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature finds a secret place to start stashing their hoard, and becomes anxious about leaving the location of their hoard for extended periods of time. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to transform their hoard into a labyrinth of possessions and treasure they have stolen. The cursed creature cannot leave this labyrinth. Additionally, the cursed creature's Wisdom score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Verminous Abomination|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "wisdom" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Lost Sentiment", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 4, - "school": "E", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a lock of hair from someone the target loves, an animal's heart, and a Shadowsteel idol worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with the loss of memories and horrific madness. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target sleeps, they suffer nightmares of a person they treasure abandoning them.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature begins forgetting events that have occurred within the past few days, as well as the names of acquaintances.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature forgets all but their closest companions. The curse begins creating twisting the creatures mind, creating delusions of hidden threats and scheming rivals. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Intelligence saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature completely forgets their closest companions, who they are, and any goals they once possessed (including curing the curse). The curse twists their mind into madness and fabricates delusions of a great conspiracy only the cursed creature can prevent. The cursed creature is compelled to take any action they believe necessary to uncover this conspiracy. Additionally, the cursed creature's Intelligence score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Dream Whisperer|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "intelligence" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Ravenous Hunger", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 5, - "school": "E", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a morsel of food that belonged to the target, a sun-dried slug, and a Shadowsteel dining plate worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with painful and unending starvation. The target must make a Constitution saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} While eating their next meal, the target bites their tongue and their mouth fills with blood.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is gripped with an insatiable appetite.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes compelled to eat inappropriate items such as coins, flowers, glass, dirt. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature becomes ravenous and is compelled to consume the flesh of humanoids. No other food will satiate its starvation. The cursed creature's Constitution score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Bloated Gastromorph|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "constitution" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath", - "source": "GH", - "page": 22, - "level": 6, - "school": "E", - "subschools": [ - "curse" - ], - "time": [ - { - "number": 1, - "unit": "hour" - } - ], - "range": { - "type": "point", - "distance": { - "type": "self" - } - }, - "components": { - "v": true, - "s": true, - "m": { - "text": "a weapon that belonged to the target, a severed hand, and a Shadowsteel knife worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", - "consume": true, - "cost": 100000 - } - }, - "duration": [ - { - "type": "permanent", - "ends": [ - "cured" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an uncontrollable temper and lust for violence. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", - "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the cursed creature wields a weapon or spellcasting focus, an old wound of theirs reopens.", - "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.", - "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicates them, and their demeanour toward their allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature cannot benefit from the spells or abilities of allies.", - "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while there are enemies to slaughter. The cursed creature cannot complete a long rest.", - "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes an {@creature Avatar of Slaughter|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." - ], - "classes": { - "fromClassList": [ - { - "name": "Bard", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Cleric", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Sorcerer", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Warlock", - "source": "PHB" - }, - { - "name": "Wizard", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - }, - "savingThrow": [ - "wisdom" - ] - } - ], - "feat": [ - { - "name": "Blackpowder Expert", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Blackpowder Pistol Expert|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "Proficiency with advanced weapons" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You are well-versed in the use of Blackpowder weapons and wield them with deadly efficiency. You gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You ignore the loading property of Blackpowder weapons with which you are proficient.", - "Whenever a hostile creature moves within 10 feet of you, and you did not move on your last turn, you can use a reaction to make a ranged weapon attack against that creature." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Blood Hound", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Blood Hound|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "ability": [ - { - "wis": 13 - } - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your keen senses are heightened beyond that of most people. Whether these senses were heightened through training, through the loss of other senses, or they simply matured as you did, you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "While conscious, whenever a creature that is small or larger moves, within 10 feet of you, you immediately become aware of its presence.", - "Your attack rolls do not have disadvantage against {@condition invisible} creatures that you are aware of.", - "You have advantage on Wisdom (perception) and Wisdom (survival) checks that rely on sound or smell." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hulking Figure", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Hulking Figure|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "ability": [ - { - "str": 13 - } - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You are a broad and formidable size for your race, either due to extensive training or natural build. You gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You count as one size larger (to a maximum size of large) when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, and lift.", - "When you hit a creature with a melee attack, if you used your strength modifier to hit the creature, you deal an additional {@damage 1d4} damage. This damage is of the same type as the weapon attack.", - "Whenever you attempt a Charisma (intimidation) check against a creature of your size or smaller, you can add your Strength modifier to the result." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Iron Gut", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Iron Gut|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "ability": [ - { - "con": 13 - } - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You eat like a giant and drink like a fish. Years of punishing your stomach and liver have led to a powerful fortitude. You gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You have advantage on Saving Throws against being {@condition poisoned}.", - "Upon completing a long rest, you regain 1 additional spent Hit Dice.", - "As an action, you can spend Hit Dice to heal yourself, as if you have taken a short rest. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) per long rest." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Lightning Caster", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Lightning Caster|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "The ability to cast at least one cantrip" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your rapid-fire style of casting cantrips allows you to weave magic with uncanny speed, granting you the following benefit:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Whenever you cast a cantrip that can only target a single enemy, you can use your bonus action to target two enemies within 5 feet of one another instead." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Nimble Physique", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Nimble Physique|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "ability": [ - { - "dex": 13 - } - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You are small and thin for your race. You have a mysterious and consistent ability to avoid danger. This feat grants the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "As long as you are not wearing armour, you may take the dodge action as a bonus action. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of once) per long rest.", - "You can fit and squeeze through spaces as though you were one size smaller than you are.", - "Moving through spaces occupied by allies does not impose movement penalties." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Nocturnal", - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "Due to extensive exposure to the dark, and possible supernatural abilities, you have an unmatched ability to fight adversaries in the dark. You gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You gain Darkvision with a radius of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, then the radius of your darkvision increases by 30 feet, to a maximum of 120 feet.", - "You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while in dim light or nonmagical darkness." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Scatter Weapon Master", - "source": "GH", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "Proficiency in Advanced Weapons" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Through many hours spent using these destructive weapons, whether on the training grounds or setting hag huts ablaze, you have gained immense experience with scatter weapons and gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Critical hits double the damage dealt by the Scatter property on a failed save.", - "When making an attack with a weapon with the Scatter property, you may choose any number of targets to gain advantage on saving throws caused by your attack.", - "You ignore the Loading quality of Scatter weapons with which you are proficient." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Thrown Weapon Master", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Thrown Weapon Master|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You excel at thrown weapons and gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "When you take the attack action to throw a weapon with the Thrown property, you may immediately use a bonus action to make two more attacks with a Thrown weapon. These must also be thrown attacks. You may use this ability a number of times equal to your dexterity or strength modifier per short rest.", - "If you throw a weapon as part of an attack, you may immediately draw another one handed weapon as part of that attack." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Weaver of Maledictions", - "source": "GH", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "The ability to cast at least one spell" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have learned how to use effigy dolls when cursing your targets. These dolls take 8 hours to create and can only be used on the target that the effigy was created to resemble. Only you can benefit from dolls you have created. When you use an effigy doll you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The target of the curse has disadvantage on their initial saving throw.", - "The target of your curse does not know that you tried to curse them upon a successful save against being cursed." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Witch Hunter", - "source": "GH", - "reprintedAs": [ - { - "edition": "one", - "uid": "Witch Hunter|GrimHollowPG24" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have honed and perfected your skills fighting against spellcasters. You gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Whenever a hostile creature targets you with a spell, make a Wisdom saving throw against the spellcaster's spell save DC. On a success, the creature must choose a new target or lose the spell. This does not protect you from area effects, such as the explosion of a fireball.", - "Whenever you hit a spellcaster with a melee attack, the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the beginning of your next turn.", - "You have advantage on saving throws against being cursed." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "table": [ - { - "name": "Unstable Mutation Table", - "source": "GH", - "page": 37, - "colLabels": [ - "Level 1", - "Level 2", - "Level 3", - "Level 4", - "Effect" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-1-5 text-center", - "col-1-5 text-center", - "col-1-5 text-center", - "col-1-5 text-center", - "col-6" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "01-05", - "01-08", - "01-09", - "01-11", - "Your body starts to become formless. You have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws." - ], - [ - "06-10", - "09-16", - "10-18", - "12-22", - "You start to become rigid and brittle, making resting less effective. When you consume a hit dice, you do not add your constitution modifier to the result." - ], - [ - "11-15", - "17-24", - "19-27", - "23-33", - "Your body starts sweating a viscous substance that hardens quickly. You cannot doff armour or change clothes. Dropping, stowing, or interacting with an object requires an action." - ], - [ - "16-24", - "25-32", - "28-36", - "34-43", - "You immediately throw up a thick, black ichor and begin feeling nauseous. You do not benefit from the effects of any food, drink, or potions consumed." - ], - [ - "25-32", - "33-40", - "37-45", - "44-52", - "You are only able to form one-word sentences in a guttural voice you do not recognise. You can still cast spells with verbal components." - ], - [ - "43-40", - "35-48", - "46-54", - "53-61", - "Your legs become unresponsive and difficult to move. Your movement speed decreases by 10 feet." - ], - [ - "41-48", - "42-56", - "55-63", - "62-70", - "Your body begins fighting against any form you take. You cannot make reactions." - ], - [ - "49-56", - "57-64", - "64-72", - "71-77", - "Your arms periodically have a will of their own, causing your reaction speed to slow while you regain control of them. You have disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks to determine initiative order." - ], - [ - "57-64", - "65-72", - "73-80", - "78-84", - "Your skin quivers and shifts, while your appearance constantly changes. 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Once inside, their arms serve a second function\u2014to physically tear treasured memories from their victims and replace them with feelings of paranoia and doubt.", - "Fighting a Dream Whisperer is a dangerous task. Brave heroes have been driven mad by the Dream Whisperer's aberrant abilities. Brothers in arms are compelled to turn on each other and the weakest minds snap, leaving drooling messes in their wake. 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To no one's surprise, they rarely return to the surface, as fighting a Verminous Abomination in its lair is a difficult task. 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For those who lost everything in these conflicts, the Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath can be their most powerful weapon for revenge.", - "Great warriors and bloodthirsty tyrants alike are reduced to their basest instincts of rage upon becoming an Avatar of Slaughter. The violent are often targeted through a twisted sense of irony, but pacifists and gentle souls sometimes fall prey to this curse if the maledictor is particularly spiteful.", - "An Avatar of Slaughter is a formidable sight: a daemonic minotaur creature of bulging veins and smoke fuming from its nostrils. The Avatar of Slaughter exists to kill and is given no respite from this urge. Their cursed nature compels them to destroy all in their proximity, often starting with friends and family.", - "To fight an Avatar of Slaughter in head-to-head combat is sucide. Just as they are born in the fires of combat, they cannot be killed by it. 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If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature instantly becomes a Shimmer Tree and is considered {@condition petrified}. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to lignify and is {@condition restrained}. The {@condition restrained} creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming a Shimmer Tree on a failure or ending the effect on a success. A creature that has been turned into a Shimmer Tree remains this way until the creature is freed by the greater restoration spell or similar magic." - ] - } - ], - "legendaryGroup": { - "name": "Weeping Willow", - "source": "GH" - }, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Of all monsters throughout Etharis, none are more foreboding of vice than the Weeping Willow. It is said by wise men and seers that if you hear crying in the woods, you must move as quickly as you can away from it\u2014though it already may be too late. Once the cries of a Weeping Willow are heard, one's heart takes blind control of their fate.", - "A Weeping Willow is the unfortunate victim of a Curse of Conceited Obsession. Once a vain or narcissistic humanoid, it is now a winding half-tree half-humanoid creature warped by self love and malicious intent. A Weeping Willow is obsessed with its own appearance, calling for brave heroes to aid it in its distress. Upon reaching the Weeping Willow, however, heroes find only a vicious predator, a grove of unusual shimmering trees, and a fate worse than death.", - "Combating a Weeping Willow unprepared will likely end in disaster. The creatures' enthralling cries and illusory beauty are difficult to resist, drawing its prey closer. To make contact with a Weeping Willow is to invite doom upon oneself, for the touch of a Weeping Willow can transform any humanoid into a twisted tree, bearing mirrored leaves, for the vain creature to gaze into. Survivors of these encounters say it is best to leave these creatures alone with their gardens of reflecting trees and self-admiration." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0191.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - "traitTags": [ - "Magic Resistance" - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "damageTags": [ - "B" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "RCH" - ], - "conditionInflictLegendary": [ - "grappled" - ], - "savingThrowForcedSpell": [ - "wisdom" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Body Snatcher", - "source": "GH", - "page": 269, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "type": "monstrosity", - "alignment": [ - "N", - "E" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 15, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "formula": "19d8 + 45", - "average": 156 - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 30 - }, - "str": 18, - "dex": 15, - "con": 14, - "int": 7, - "wis": 14, - "cha": 10, - "save": { - "cha": "+3" - }, - "skill": { - "athletics": "+5", - "deception": "+5", - "stealth": "+5" - }, - "senses": [ - "Darkvision 60ft." - ], - "passive": 12, - "immune": [ - "lightning" - ], - "languages": [ - "Common and any language the host speaks" - ], - "cr": "6", - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Electric Invigoration", - "entries": [ - "Whenever the Body Snatcher takes lightning damage it gains 16 ({@dice 3d10}) temporary hit points and automatically recharges its electric torrent ability." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Skin Sack", - "entries": [ - "The body snatcher is physically indistinguishable from its host and cannot be externally differentiated by nonmagical means.", - "If the Body Snatcher is reduced to 0 hit points, and it has been inside its current host for less than 24 hours, the host regurgitates it, then falls {@condition unconscious} with 1 hit point." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The Body Snatcher makes two slam attacks." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Slam", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 6} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h} 10 ({@damage 2d6 + 3}) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed at a DC 15 Strength saving throw or become {@condition grappled} (escape DC 15). 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Each other creature within a 20-foot sphere centred on the Body Snatcher must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 ({@damage 8d6}) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one." - ] - } - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Like other creatures spawned from vile curses, Body Snatchers are the result of a humanoid who has succumbed to a Curse of Damned Aging. However, much to the dismay of investigators, Body Snatchers are notoriously difficult to locate, as they hide in plain sight. When on the trail of a Body Snatcher, investigators often close in on the suspect only arrive a step too late, and find a withered and discarded skin sack.", - "Body Snatchers are ooze-like creatures that inhabit the bodies of victims, living inside them like a parasite feeding on their life force.", - "The Body Snatcher takes complete control of its host body, which it enhances with supernatural capabilities. The only sign that an individual has been invaded by a body snatcher is their erratic behaviour and rapid aging\u2014a host can age a lifetime in a matter of a few weeks.", - "Fighting a Body Snatcher is easier said than done. While far from helpless, Body Snatchers prefer to avoid detection and will engage enemies only in dire situations or when changing hosts. 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A Plague Carrion is compelled by its curse to wander the countryside, tormented by its own decaying effects if it lingers in the same place for too long.", - "This cruel punishment ensures its foul blight spreads throughout the land.", - "A Plague Carrion is a sad creature that loathes its own existence and laments combat. That being said, a Plague Carrion will defend itself if agitated. When attacked, a Plague Carrion will emit thick poisonous and infectious fumes to combat adversaries. 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Any equipment the Herald of Calamity wears or carries is {@condition invisible} with it." - ] - } - ], - "reaction": [ - { - "name": "Mishap", - "entries": [ - "One weapon or spell attack that misses the Herald of Calamity is redirected to a target creature within 5 ft., other than the creature that made the attack. If the original attack roll would hit that creature, it deals damage as normal." - ] - } - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Fables from Morencia to Tyburn warn of the woeful presence of a Herald of Calamity. From towers collapsing to fatal accidents, a Herald of Calamity brings tragedy upon all who linger in its presence. Often possessing a village well, bridge, or other communal location of importance, it can inflict many casualties before people think to abandon it.", - "A Herald of Calamity is a skeletal creature, {@condition invisible} except under moonlight. Yet whenever one is present, its effects are felt. What may start as a simple mishap can quickly grow into a series of spiraling disasters that bring ruin upon an entire town.", - "Unlike other curse monsters, a Herald of Calamity is not physically formidable, nor does it wield tremendous arcane powers. However, many monster hunters have been slain believing a Herald of Calamity would be an easy fight. Expert marksmen have misfired, fatally wounding companions. Seasoned rogues have slipped on trivial obstacles and received debilitating injuries. Regardless of the circumstance, all who have fought a Herald of Calamity agree that no skill can be relied on and anything can happen." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0199.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - "traitTags": [ - "Incorporeal Movement" - ], - "damageTags": [ - "N" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Vieri", - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "source": "GH", - "page": 234, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "type": { - "type": "humanoid", - "tags": [ - "half-elf" - ] - }, - "alignment": [ - "N", - "E" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 15, - "from": [ - "leather armour" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "formula": "17d8 + 34", - "average": 110 - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 30 - }, - "str": 9, - "dex": 18, - "con": 14, - "int": 11, - "wis": 12, - "cha": 19, - "save": { - "dex": "+8", - "cha": "+8" - }, - "skill": { - "acrobatics": "+9", - "deception": "+14", - "performance": "+14" - }, - "senses": [ - "Darkvision 60ft." - ], - "passive": 11, - "languages": [ - "Common", - "Dwarvish", - "Elvish", - "Primordial", - "Sylvan" - ], - "cr": "10", - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spellcasting", - "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "Vieri is a 13th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability modifier is Charisma (spell save {@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks). 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Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Falkia regains any spent legendary actions at the start of her turn." - ], - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Move", - "entries": [ - "Falkia moves up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greatsword Attack (costs 2 actions)", - "entries": [ - "Falkia makes one attack with her greatsword." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Fanged Bite (costs 2 actions)", - "entries": [ - "As an additional cost, Falkia must spend 1 Fury Point. Falkia makes the fanged bite attack from the blood fury abilities." - ] - } - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "damageTags": [ - "S" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "MLW" - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "greatsword|phb" - ] - } - ], - "variantrule": [ - { - "name": "Grievous Wounds", - "source": "GH", - "page": 215, - "entries": [ - "A consistent theme throughout dark fantasy and related stories is the consequences of actions. While the roleplay ramifications of a party's decision can be highlighted through story outcomes, combat ramifications can be a little harder to implement. Grievous Wounds are an effective method of adding grit and realism to combat encounters, bringing the consequences of a difficult fight to the forefront of storytelling.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Implementing Grievous Wounds", - "page": 215, - "entries": [ - "Whenever a player character is reduced to 0 hit points, they roll {@dice 2d6} and subtract from the result the number of existing Grievous Wounds they have. They then apply the modified result from the Grievous Wound Table. If a player rolls the same result as one they already have a wound for, they skip this result and select the next lowest result they do not have as a wound. Results with a * next to them can be taken more than once.", - "Upon completing a long rest, and if the character or someone helping them succeeds at a DC 10 Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check, a player can remove all effects from Grievous Wounds, but not Permanent Wounds. See the next section for Permanent Wounds.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Grievous Wound", - "colLabels": [ - "{@dice 2d6}", - "Grievous Wound" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10 text-left" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "2 or less", - "{@b {@i Permanent Wound.}} You have sustained a serious wound that is most likely permanent. Roll on the Permanent Wound Table and apply the result." - ], - [ - "3", - "{@b {@i Internal Bleeding*.}} You have suffered an internal hemorrhage and bruising. Your hit point maximum is halved." - ], - [ - "4", - "{@b {@i Concussion.}} You have received a minor concussion and struggle to focus on complicated tasks. You gain the {@condition dazed|GH} condition." - ], - [ - "5", - "{@b {@i Laceration.}} You have taken a deep injury which you are bleeding from. You gain the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition." - ], - [ - "6", - "{@b {@i Deep Wound*.}} You have taken a blow that under different circumstances would kill most humanoids. When you are reduced to 0 hit points, you start with an additional failed death saving throw." - ], - [ - "7", - "{@b {@i Battered*.}} Your muscles ache and you have had the wind knocked out of you. You gain a level of {@condition exhaustion}." - ], - [ - "8", - "{@b {@i Sprained Wrist*.}} You have badly sprained your wrist, unable to use it effectively. You are unable to hold objects in one of your hands and you cannot take actions that require that arm." - ], - [ - "9", - "{@b {@i Damaged Eardrum.}} You have suffered a blow to the head and your hearing has been impaired. You gain the {@condition deafened} condition." - ], - [ - "10", - "{@b {@i System Shock.}} You have suffered a severe nervous system shock. You have disadvantage in Dexterity checks to determine initiative." - ], - [ - "11", - "{@b {@i Sprained Ankle*.}} You have badly sprained your ankle, unable to use it effectively. Your speed on foot is halved and you cannot take the dash action. If you receive this result a second time your speed on foot becomes 0." - ], - [ - "12", - "{@b {@i Close Call*.}} You narrowly miss an otherwise dangerous blow. Instead of being reduced to 0 hit points, you fall to 1 hit point instead, and become {@condition prone}." - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Permanent Wounds", - "page": 216, - "entries": [ - "Permanent wounds are injuries that were not lethal but left the recipient maimed. They represent a serious impediment that requires creativity to overcome, especially at lower levels. The effects of a permanent wound are irreversible unless the recipient is targeted with the regenerate spell, upon which one permanent wound is removed.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Permanent Wound", - "colLabels": [ - "{@dice 1d6}", - "Permanent Wound" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10 text-left" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1", - "{@b {@i Fatal Wound.}} Through an unrecoverable injury you have been fatally wounded. You are now dead." - ], - [ - "2", - "{@b {@i Lost Arm*.}} You have suffered a serious injury to your arm or have lost it entirely. You are unable to hold objects in one of your arms and you cannot take actions that require two arms." - ], - [ - "3", - "{@b {@i Lost Leg*}}. You have suffered a serious injury to your leg or have lost it entirely. Your speed on foot is halved and you cannot take the {@action Dash} action. If you receive this result again your speed on foot becomes 0." - ], - [ - "4", - "{@b {@i Lost Eye*.}} You have lost the use of a good eye. You have disadvantage on Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) and Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) checks that rely on sight. If you receive this result again, you gain the {@condition blinded} condition." - ], - [ - "5", - "{@b {@i Scarred Lungs.}} Undertaking vigorous activities causes you to break out in a coughing fit. If you take an action, you cannot take a bonus action until your next turn. If you take a bonus action you cannot take an action until your next turn." - ], - [ - "6", - "{@b {@i Hideous Scar.}} You have been horribly and visibly scared. You have disadvantage on Charisma ({@skill Performance}) and Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) checks. Additionally, indifferent NPC's may prefer not to converse with you." - ] - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Stabilisation", - "source": "GH", - "page": 28, - "ruleType": "V", - "entries": [ - "When a character at 0 hit points regains hit points, they instantly become conscious and heal as per usual. However, they are still {@condition incapacitated} until the end of their next turn" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Concentration Checks", - "source": "GH", - "page": 28, - "ruleType": "V", - "entries": [ - "Whenever you fail a concentration check, you gain the {@condition dazed|GH} condition until the end of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Race Proficiencies", - "source": "GH", - "page": 28, - "ruleType": "V", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dwarven Blackpowder Training", - "page": 28, - "entries": [ - "You have proficiency with Blackpowder weapons when you reach 3rd-level." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gnome Specialist Training", - "page": 28, - "entries": [ - "You have proficiency with Scatter weapons when you reach 3rd-level." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "condition": [ - { - "name": "Bleeding", - "source": "GH", - "page": 28, - "entries": [ - "{@condition bleeding|GH} creatures cannot regain hit points from spells or abilities. 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"source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence or Intelligence ({@item Forgery Kit|PHB}) check to forge or create a document, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Court Schemer", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check when conversing with Aristocrats, you can add your Profession Die." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ar" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Diligent Researcher", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence check to research a subject, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Cl" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Disciplinarian", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check while issuing a command to an individual of lower rank within your background, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Drunkard", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Constitution check to determine if you will throw up, pass out, or how severe a hangover is, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Elusive", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to hide or blend into a crowd of humanoids that share your background, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:P" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Figure of Authority", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check while interacting with Common Folk, you may add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:M" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Flamboyant Presentation", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check to entertain Aristocrats, Common Folk, or Seafarers, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:P" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Forecaster", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to determine the weather for the next 48 hours, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gambler", - "source": "GH", - "page": 109, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) or Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to cheat at a game or catch someone else cheating, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Grifter", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check, and are attempting to pass off a fake object as authentic, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gut Feeling", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to detect if an Aristocrat or Criminal is lying, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hard-Working", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Constitution check for a repetitive task such as marching or labouring for hours without rest, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Heister", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to spot traps, sentries, and other security measures, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Idolist", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) check to recall information on religious or cultrelated symbols, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cl" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impressionist", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Performance}) or Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check to mimic the mannerisms, voice, or appearance of another humanoid, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:Cr" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Interrogator", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check to extract information from an enemy who is {@condition restrained}, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Local Historian", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill History}) check to determine the history of an item, location, or cultural phenomenon from the same region as you, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:O" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Menacing Presence", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check, and are interacting with Academics, Common Folk, or Seafarers, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:P", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mystical Scholar", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check to recall information on Aberrations, Constructs, or Elementals, you can add your Profession Die to the result." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Cl" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Navigator", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a vehicle check, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Nimble Fingers", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Dexterity ({@item Thieves Tools|phb}) check to pick a lock, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Passionate Orator", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check to influence an Academic, Militarist, or Clergy member, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:M" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pathologist", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check to diagnose or treat a disease, add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:M" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Problem Solver", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to decipher a coded message or puzzle, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Quick Fingers", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check to place a small object on a humanoid or sneak something into their food or beverage, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:Cr" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Recruiter", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check to recruit people into a role, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:M", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Renowned", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check, and are interacting with Militarists, Outlanders, or Criminals, you may add your Profession Die." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:O", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ropesman", - "source": "GH", - "page": 110, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to climb, move along, or jump onto ropes, you can add your Profession Die." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Runekeeper", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check to uncover the properties and uses of magical runes, glyphs, or other symbols, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sawbones", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check dealing with {@variantrule Grievous Wounds}, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Cl" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sea Dog", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to swim in water, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sentry", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check while on watch duty or defending a fortification, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Shrewd Deduction", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to investigate a crime scene, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cl", - "BGT:M" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Translator", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make an Intelligence check to communicate with a creature who doesn't share a language with you, you can add your Profession Die to the result." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Ac", - "BGT:Ar", - "BGT:O" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Urban Sprinter", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check while running away from a pursuer, or pursuing someone else, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:Cr", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:P" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wayfarer", - "source": "GH", - "page": 111, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to find a path or avoid getting lost, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." - ], - "featureType": [ - "BGT:CF", - "BGT:CM", - "BGT:M", - "BGT:S" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Unbridled Power", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Upon completing a short rest, you can spend 1 Hit Die and regain any number of spell slots whose total is equal to or less than the result of the Hit Dice. If you do, you suffer psychic damage equal to the number of spell slot levels you regained. You cannot use this ability again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Unfettered Glory", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "entries": [ - "When you hit a creature with a melee attack or melee spell attack, you can add your Charisma modifier to the damage dealt." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Joyous Youth", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of your turn, if you have no remaining Hit Dice, you can choose to make a DC 10 Charisma saving throw. On a success, you regain 1 spent Hit Die. If you fail, you suffer {@damage 1d6} psychic damage." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Liberating Freedom", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of leathery wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede if you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn, or if you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Unsurpassed Fortune", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "entries": [ - "Whenever a creature makes an attack roll, skill check, or saving throw within 20 feet, after the GM has rolled but before they have determined the result, you can use your reaction to roll a {@dice d20}. If you roll a 10 or higher, the attack roll, saving throw, or skill check immediately fails. You cannot do this again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Unconditional Love", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever a creature fails a Charisma saving throw due to a spell or magical ability you control, you can use your reaction to gain temporary hit points equal to {@dice 1d10} + your Character's level. You cannot do this again until you complete a short rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Expansive Knowledge", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you complete this contract for the first time, you learn additional spells from the {@filter cleric|spells|class=Cleric}, {@filter warlock|spells|class=Warlock}, or {@filter wizard|spells|class=Wizard} spell list equal to your Charisma modifier. You must have a spell slot level equal to or greater than each of these spells. While you have the effects of this contract and no other contract active, you know these spells in addition to your total Spells Known." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Prodigious Talent", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Choose two of your skill proficiencies. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of the chosen proficiencies. This ability cannot double your proficiency bonus on a skill whose proficiency bonus is already being doubled." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gift of Second Chances", - "source": "GH", - "page": 44, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "If you are reduced to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to roll a Hit Die. If you do, your hit point total becomes the Hit Die result instead. You can't use this feature again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "GoD" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aberrant Adaptations", - "source": "GH", - "page": 33, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your body can twist and reshape itself as you will it, changing body parts into dangerous weapons or useful tools, and regenerating after damage. This ability is represented through Adaptations.", - "{@b BASIC ADAPTATIONS}", - "At 1st level, you gain the following adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Chitinous Shell", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can develop a hard, crustacean-like shell. When you use this adaptation and are not wearing heavy armour, you gain a +2 to AC. However, this reduces your speed by 10 feet. This adaptation lasts for 1 minute or until you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this Adaptation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Eldritch Limbs", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "You can transform one or both of your arms into a weapon of thick muscle, sharp claws, or hardened bone. When you make an attack, you can use this Adaptation. If you do, you gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can choose what type of damage your unarmed attacks will cause, from Piercing, Bludgeoning, or Slashing. Your arm becomes a claw, tusk, or bone club, depending on the damage type chosen.", - "You may roll a {@dice d6} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes.", - "You cannot hold any object in the affected arm. This includes, but is not limited to, weapons, shields, and spellcasting focuses. Any object you are holding merges into your adaptation or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object is too large to merge." - ] - }, - "This adaptation lasts until you become knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this adaptation." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aberrant Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 33, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become an Aberration in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Aberrations of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Unstable Mutations", - "source": "GH", - "page": 34, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your body becomes malleable and struggles to maintain any one physical shape. Upon completing a long rest, you must roll {@dice 1d100} on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Form} table and apply the effects of the result, determined by your transformation level. These effects last until you complete another long rest. If you roll the same result on the table more than once in a row, roll again until a new result is rolled." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Efficient Killer", - "source": "GH", - "page": 34, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you make an unarmed attack while you are benefiting from the Eldritch Limbs adaptation, you can gain one of the following effects depending on the type of damage you chose:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Piercing", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "You can launch a razor-sharp barb from your arm. Make a ranged attack at a target within 30 feet. Upon a hit, the target takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d6} + your Strength modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bludgeoning", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "You can manifest a long tentacle, tipped with a hardened bone club. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage. When you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, you can then attempt to damage another creature within 5 feet of the original target. If the original attack roll would hit the second creature, it takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@damage 1d6} + your Strength modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Slashing", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "Your arm forms a row of viciously hooked claws and talons. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage, and the target must succeed at a Constitution saving throw. Upon a failed save, the target gains the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself upon a success." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Other-worldly Tendrils", - "source": "GH", - "page": 34, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can use a bonus action to grow a long, tendril-like appendage out of your body that you are proficient with. On subsequent turns, immediately after taking the attack action, you may use a bonus action to have the tendril attack an enemy within 10 feet of you. If you do, make an unarmed melee attack using your Strength modifier. On a hit, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength modifier.", - "The tendril lasts until you become {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to retract it. In addition, you gain the following Adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Toxic Spray", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A lamprey-like mouth opens at the end of a tendril and sprays a noxious toxin. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, they become {@condition poisoned}. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Constrict", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A tendril wraps tightly around the target. When you hit with a tendril attack, and the target is large or smaller, you can choose to use this Adaptation. If you do, the attack deals no damage and the target is {@condition grappled}. Until the grapple is ended, the tentacle cannot be used against other targets." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hypnotic Trance", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A tendril flashes a myriad of coloured bioluminescent lights, attempting to disorient the target. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, all attack rolls against the target have advantage, until the start of the affected creatures next turn. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Situational Evolution", - "source": "GH", - "page": 35, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use an action to grow gills and flippers, thin hairs on your extremities to climb walls, or a layer of rapidly-regenerating flesh. You gain the following Adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Scopulae", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Your climbing speed becomes the same as your walking speed. You can climb vertical objects, while leaving one hand free." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gills and Flippers", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Your swim speed becomes the same as your walking speed, and you can breathe underwater." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Regenerative Tissue", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of your turn, you regain hit points equal to your Constitution modifier if you have no more than half your hit points left. If you take fire or acid damage, then this Adaptation has no effect at the beginning of your next turn." - ] - }, - "These adaptations last until you become {@condition unconscious}, use a different one of these Adaptations, or use a bonus action on your turn to end the Adaptation." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aberrant Horror: Hideous Appearance", - "source": "GH", - "page": 35, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. You may be a hulking mass of flesh, adorned with countless eyes, or a bone-and-tusk-covered natural weapon. Regardless of your true form, you're horrific to behold. You can suspend this form and manifest the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. This form is not permanent, and moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. Your true form is revealed in the following situations:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wings", - "source": "GH", - "page": 35, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Beginning at 3rd level, you can grow large, twisted wings of mutated flesh. You gain the following Adaptation:", - "{@b {@i Wings.}} As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of distorted, fleshy wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede after 10 minutes. You can reabsorb them as a bonus action on your turn, and they reabsorb automatically if you are knocked unconscious. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour.", - "Once you use this Adaptation, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Additional Tendrils", - "source": "GH", - "page": 35, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation, Other-worldly Tendrils feature" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You are able to grow an additional tendril. On subsequent turns, you may use a bonus action to attack with each tendril you have grown. The tendrils can all attack the same target or different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each tendril.", - "When you reach the 4th level of this transformation, the number of tendrils you can manifest is increased to three." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Enhanced Hypertrophy", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You may roll a {@damage d8} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes. The base damage dice for your adaptations, like Efficient Killer and Otherworldly Tendrils becomes one base die higher. For example, an adaptation that deals {@damage 2d6} damage would become {@damage 2d8} damage instead." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Unstable Existence", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The nature of magic is beginning to unravel your material form. Whenever you roll a natural 1,2 or 3 on a saving throw against a spell or magical ability, you reveal your Hideous Appearance." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Savage Predator", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Master of the Deep", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation, Additional Tendrils feature" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Extremophilic Conditioning", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, your body has learned to adapt to extreme conditions, allowing you to survive where most would perish. On your turn, as an action, you can use the following Adaptation.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Metamorphosis", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "You rapidly change your body's biophysical and chemical composition in reaction to your environment. Choose one of the following options:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. When determining falling damage, you take 1 bludgeoning damage for each 10 feet fallen in place of normal damage (maximum of 20 bludgeoning damage).", - "You are resistant to Fire, Lightning, and Acid damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme hot climates.", - "You are resistant to Cold, Thunder, and Poison damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme cold climates." - ] - }, - "This adaptation lasts until you use this Adaptation again." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Entropic Abomination", - "source": "GH", - "page": 36, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The very essence of magic aggravates the unstable nature of your aberrant body.", - "Whenever you fail a saving throw to a spell or magical ability, roll on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Mutation} table. If the result is less than your current unstable mutation effect, then replace it with the new result." - ], - "featureType": [ - "AH:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gifts of Damnation", - "source": "GH", - "page": 40, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have acquired the ability to bind your first mortal to your will. You can create a contract to bind their soul to you, feeding on its power. However, you will not gain the benefits of this gift until you have bound a mortal with a contract.", - "To bind a mortal's soul to you and grant them a {@filter Gift of Damnation|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD}, you must first create a contract for that gift. A contract requires magical ink and paper worth 50gp for each Transformation level you have acquired, and you must meet the prerequisites listed. In addition, you and the mortal must both sign the contract willingly, fully aware of the costs involved. Once signed, Netherworld entities give the benefits of the gift to you, and the mortal receives the named benefit within 7 days. You do not have to provide this benefit yourself. For example, upon signing a contract for a Gift of Unfettered Glory, you will receive the benefits listed under the gift. The mortal who signs will receive glory and no in-game mechanical bonuses, provided by the dubious powers of the Netherworld.", - "While you may have any number of contracts in your possession, you can only benefit from one at a time. Upon the completion of a long rest, you may swap the contract you are currently benefiting from for an alternate contract that you have bound a mortal to and signed.", - "On your turn, as an action, you can call upon the Netherworld to reveal to you the exact location of a creature that has signed one of your contracts, providing they are on the same plane of existence as you.", - "A contract you hold lasts for 7 years or until the mortal that signed it dies. At which point it bursts into flames and you cannot receive any benefits from it." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Fiendish Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. You become a Fiend in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Fiends of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Fiend: Planar Binding", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your body and soul are bound to a fiendish plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been dragged back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", - "If you are on the fiendish plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Brand of the Chainer's Gaze", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that diminishes their resolve. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way makes a saving throw, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their saving throw. A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Brand of the Tyrant's Hellfire", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that exudes hellfire. The target must make a Charisma saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever you hit a creature branded in this way with an attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} fire damage.", - "A creature remains branded for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Brand of the Deceiver's Guile", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that twists their senses and perspective. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way attempts to attack you, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their attack roll.", - "A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse}. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Fiend: Hideous Appearance", - "source": "GH", - "page": 41, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin becomes red and leathery, and vicious horns, teeth and nails erupt through the surface of your skin. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Alluring Deceit", - "source": "GH", - "page": 42, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain mastery of deception and hollow promises. You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in either of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill.", - "This ability has no effect on a skill if the proficiency bonus is already doubled.", - "Magic that would determine if you are telling the truth always indicates you are being truthful, and you cannot be magically compelled to tell the truth." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ], - "skillProficiencies": [ - { - "deception": true, - "persuasion": true - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Infernal Resistance", - "source": "GH", - "page": 42, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain an imposing fortitude, drawing on Netherworld energy. If you would take magical damage from a spell, ability, or weapon, you can use your reaction and take half the amount of damage instead. You cannot use this feature against damage from silvered weapons." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Nether Blade", - "source": "GH", - "page": 42, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use a bonus action to summon a dreaded Nether Blade. The blade takes the form of a simple or martial weapon that deals slashing damage of your choice. Attacks made with the blade deal fire damage and gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Attacks you make with the blade deal an additional {@damage 2d6} fire damage.", - "The blade emits flames that create bright light in a 5 foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.", - "You cannot be disarmed of the blade." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the blade at any time by using an action. If you unwield the blade, it immediately unsummons." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "True Name", - "source": "GH", - "page": 42, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your fiendish transformation is complete, and you are reborn. You must choose a new name for yourself, which becomes your true name. You receive a talisman of brimstone and brass with your true name inscribed in infernal on it. A creature within 10 feet of you that knows your true name, can use an action and speak your true name in an attempt to bind you to their will. If they do, you must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, you become {@condition charmed} by the creature, and must complete all commands they issue to you to the best of your ability. You remain {@condition charmed} for 8 hours. If the creature that bound you dies, this effect ends." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Commanding Obedience", - "source": "GH", - "page": 43, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever a hostile creature you can see within 30 feet of you fails a saving throw due to a spell of 1st level or higher that you control, you may command that creature to kneel. On that creature's turn, it must face you, then kneel and end it's turn. While kneeling, the creature is considered {@condition prone}. If the creature is immune to the {@condition prone} condition, then the creature just ends its turn." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Brimstone Pyrolysis", - "source": "GH", - "page": 43, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you inflict fire damage against a hostile creature and reduce it to 0 hit points, you can immolate that creature and turn them into a Brimstone Statue.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Brimstone Statue", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "A Brimstone Statue is the scorched remains of a corpse whose essence has burned out. A Brimstone Statue is the same size as the creature before it died, and uses the following statistics:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Armor Class: 10", - "Hit Points: 10", - "Speed: 0", - "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic" - ] - }, - "A Brimstone Statue that is reduced to 0 hit points falls apart and is destroyed. It does not detonate." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Detonate", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "On your turn, as an action, you can detonate one or more Brimstone Statues that you have created. When a Brimstone Statue detonates, it is destroyed, and each creature other than you within 10 feet of the statue must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes {@damage 3d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Infernal Summoning", - "source": "GH", - "page": 43, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "On your turn as an action, you can tear open a portal to the Netherworld and summon up to 4 {@creature imp|mm|Imps}. These Imps are each summoned into their own unoccupied space within 30 feet of you.", - "The summoned Imps are friendly to you and your companions. They all act directly after you in the initiative order. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The Imps disappear in a shower of ash and embers after 1 hour, or if they are reduced to 0 hit points. The GM has the Imps' statistics.", - "Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pull of the Netherworld", - "source": "GH", - "page": 43, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your new native plane attempts to pull you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 on a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per two character levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the Material Plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TF:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Harvester of Souls", - "source": "GH", - "page": 47, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have gained the ability to tear the soul out of creatures you kill and consume it for its invigorating effects. Whenever you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, if you are on the same plane of existence as your phylactery, its soul is captured and your phylactery becomes charged. On your turn, as an action, you can consume any number of charge levels from your phylactery to regain a single spell slot. When you regain a spell slot in this way, the spell slot's level is equal to one third of the charge you consumed, rounded down." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Lich: Undead Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 47, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Intelligence score increases by 4 and your Wisdom score increases by 2. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 22 this way. You become an Undead in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you.", - "If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. You stop aging. You are immune to any effect that would age you, and you cannot die from old age. You do not require air, food, drink or sleep." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Phylactery", - "source": "GH", - "page": 47, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "A phylactery is an enchanted vessel containing a Lich's soul. Additionally, a phylactery is a conduit for the Lich to feed on captured souls. A phylactery has the following statistics:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Armor Class: 18", - "Hit Points: 90", - "Speed: 0", - "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from non-magical sources.", - "Damage Resistances: necrotic, cold, thunder, lightning, force, fire." - ] - }, - "While a soul is stored in your phylactery, the phylactery is considered charged. Its charge level is equal to the CR of all the creatures whose soul you have captured. To store a new soul in your Phylactery, add the CR of the creature you killed to your Phylacteries charge level. The souls of creatures with a CR of less than ¼ are not great enough to charge your phylactery. Your Phylacteries charge level cannot exceed 27.", - "If your phylactery is reduced to 0 hit points, your soul is lost; you crumble to dust and are killed outright.", - "If you are killed and you control a charged phylactery on the same plane of existence, your phylactery's charge is consumed and your body is reconstructed within 5 feet of your phylactery 7 days later. If you are killed and your Phylactery does not have a level of charge, you are reanimated 7 days later as a Demilich under the GM's control." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Puppet Master", - "source": "GH", - "page": 48, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Undead creatures of CR 1 or less that you animate with spells or abilities become permanently under your control. In addition, other creatures cannot gain control of undead creatures you raised." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Lichdom of the Arcane", - "source": "GH", - "page": 48, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever you kill any creature with a spell, you may apply an additional effect depending on the damage dealt. Any effects with range are centred on or measured from the killed target, and if required, use your Transformation save DC.", - "This ability cannot be used when you kill a construct, undead, or any creature without a soul. The following are the effects caused when you use this ability:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fire", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "The target is vaporised into a cloud of ash and smoke The space that the creature died in, and each space within 5 feet of it, are considered heavily obscured for 1 minute. Winds of moderate or greater speeds (at least 10 miles per hour) also disperse the cloud." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Necrotic", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "As the soul of your enemy leaves their body, you are able to siphon off part of their life force. You regain hit points equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1), plus your character level." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Poison", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Target a creature within 10 feet of the killed creature. That creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or gain the {@condition poisoned} condition for 1 minute." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Rift to the Dreadscapes", - "source": "GH", - "page": 48, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain the ability to open a rift to the Dreadscapes. As an action on your turn, you can choose a point within 5 feet of you to open the rift. Once opened, the rift stretches out from that point to a 20-foot-radius sphere. When a creature other than you enters the rift's area for the first time on its turn, or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation DC. On a failed save, the creature suffers {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage, or half as much on a successful save. Undead creatures are immune to damage from this ability. The rift remains open for 1 minute, but closes if you become {@condition unconscious}. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Lich: Hideous Appearance", - "source": "GH", - "page": 48, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin has become rotten and pale, while your figure has become gaunt and hunched, radiating a ghastly aura. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, however this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Relentless Undead", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever an undead creature you control is reduced to 0 hit points, it may immediately move up to its full speed and make an {@action Attack} action before dying. This feature has no effect if the creature has been reduced to 0 hit points by radiant damage." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Arcane Supremacy", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You become an exemplar of arcane power. When you cast a concentration spell, if you are already concentrating on one concentration spell, you do not lose concentration of that spell; instead you gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. If you are already concentrating on more than one spell, this feature has no effect. If you cast a third concentration spell during this time, you lose concentration on one of the two spells. Once you use this feature you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Staff of the Dreadscapes", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can use an action to summon a deathly staff made of blackened bone and twisted rotwood. The staff is the same as a quarterstaff, with the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Necrotic damage dealt by you ignores resistance to necrotic damage.", - "Your Spell Save DC and Transformation DC are both increased by 2.", - "Food and non-creature plants the staff touches wither and decay." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the staff at any time with the use of an action. If you un-wield the staff, it immediately unsummons." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Necromantic Dystrophy", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your body has become dependent on consuming souls, otherwise it becomes withered and frail. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 4 CR worth of souls from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot use the {@action Dash}, {@action dodge}, or {@action Disengage} actions. You cannot use these actions as bonus actions.", - "You cannot use your reaction to make opportunity attacks.", - "You cannot disguise your hideous form feature." - ] - }, - "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Lord of Undeath", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever you reduce a humanoid to 0 hit points, you can choose to reanimate it. If you do, the creature rises at the beginning of its next turn as a {@creature zombie|mm} permanently under your control, following verbal commands to the best of its ability." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Arcane Omniscience", - "source": "GH", - "page": 49, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have mastered the arcane arts. You know every spell from the {@filter wizard's spell list|spells|class=Wizard} and can prepare a number of these equal to your Intelligence modifier. Spells prepared this way do not count towards the maximum number of spells you can prepare. Upon completing a short rest, you can change one or more of these prepared spells for another spell from the wizards spell list." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Deathly Being", - "source": "GH", - "page": 50, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You become immune to poison damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks. In addition, you cannot become {@condition charmed}, {@condition poisoned}, {@condition paralysed}, or {@condition frightened}." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Weight of the Ages", - "source": "GH", - "page": 50, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The weight of time is degrading for your Lich form and only the consumption of many souls can stay its effects. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 8 CR worth of soul from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot use the {@action Attack} action.", - "If you move on your turn, you cannot use a bonus action or reaction until your next turn.", - "If you use a bonus action on your turn, your speed becomes 0 until your next turn." - ] - }, - "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLi:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hybrid Transformation", - "source": "GH", - "page": 53, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "As an action, you may transform into a monstrous hybrid: half-beast, half-sentient. While in your hybrid form, the following rules apply:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can't cast spells or concentrate on spells. Your ability to speak is reduced to short, basic, guttural responses.", - "Your stats remain the same as your humanoid stats.", - "Any armour you are wearing merges into your Hybrid Form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the armour is too large to merge.", - "While transformed and not wearing any armour or using a shield, your AC equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Dexterity modifier.", - "While transformed you can use weapons and equipment as normal, unless specified elsewhere.", - "You roll a {@damage d6} in place of the normal damage for your unarmed strikes. Attacks using your claws deal slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.", - "When making the {@action Attack} action you may substitute one attack to make an unarmed bite attack. If the attack hits, you deal piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d8} + your Strength modifier. If you make a bite attack, you cannot make another until the beginning of your next turn.", - "If you made the {@action Attack} action, as a bonus action you may make an unarmed claw attack or bite attack, provided you have not already used your bonus action." - ] - }, - "Your hybrid form lasts for a number of hours equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) and ends early if you are knocked {@condition unconscious} or reduced to 0 hit points. You can end your Hybrid Form by using an action on your turn." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Shapechanger's Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 53, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become a Shapechanger in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Shapechangers of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Lust for the Hunt", - "source": "GH", - "page": 54, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The savage nature of your curse sometimes causes you to lose control. These ferocious tendencies are a constant struggle between you as a humanoid and the beast within. When you are in your hybrid form, you must succeed at a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw at the beginning of each turn or lose control. If you are in the light of a full moon, you automatically fail this saving throw. If you fail this saving throw, you are subjected to the following until you succeed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You must move toward the closest nonplayer creature you can see, smell or hear, prioritising helpless creatures. If you end your movement and no non-player creature is within 5 feet of you, then you must use your action to {@action Dash} toward one.", - "If there is a non-player creature within 5 feet of you and you have not used your action, you must make a melee attack against it, prioritising helpless creatures.", - "If you made a melee attack against a creature, and that creature is still alive, then you must use your bonus action to make an unarmed claw or bite attack against the same creature." - ] - }, - "Additionally, if you are subjected to the light of a full moon you must succeed at a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or automatically turn into your hybrid form and cannot transform back until dawn. If you succeed in this saving throw, you are immune to its effects for 24 hours.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Helpless Creatures", - "entries": [ - "The defenceless and downtrodden are met with a modicum, of sympathy by most. However, to the bestial side of a Lycanthrope, these creatures represent prey. This Transformation refers to helpless creatures in multiple instances. For game purposes a helpless creature is a humanoid that is {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained}, {@condition blinded}, {@condition paralyzed} or {@condition frightened}. Additionally, creatures that are so vulnerable in their current situation, they are completely defenceless are also considered helpless. For example, a disarmed and defeated enemy, pleading for mercy. In these instances the GM decides if the creature is considered helpless or not." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Iron Pelt", - "source": "GH", - "page": 54, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "While in hybrid form, you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-silvered, non-magical sources." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hunter's Howl", - "source": "GH", - "page": 54, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "While in your hybrid form, you can use a bonus action to let out a loud howl and mark a creature within 60 feet as your prey. A creature remains marked this way for 1 hour, or until it dies. While a creature is marked as your prey, you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Whenever you hit the marked creature with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} damage. This damage is the same type as the attack.", - "You have advantage on any Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to track your prey." - ] - }, - "You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature upon a short or long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Kindred Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 54, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain the ability to transform into the animal form representative of your Lycanthropy type, known as your Kindred Form. You follow the same rules as the Hybrid Transformation feature and any feature that specifies the hybrid transformation, unless specified otherwise. You can only transform into the kindred form representative of your Lycanthropy. Each Kindred Form gains the following rules:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot speak.", - "You cannot take any actions requiring hands, except your Transformation capabilities.", - "You can only use unarmed claw and bite attacks.", - "You automatically succeed at all sawing throws relating to the Lust for the Hunt flaw." - ] - }, - "Other than being larger, you are indistinguishable from a regular animal of your Kindred Form.", - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kindred Form - Bear", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your kindred form takes the shape of a large bear. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak to and understand other bears.", - "When you make any saving throw, you can add your Constitution modifier to the result.", - "Your hit point maximum increases by 15 hit points." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kindred Form - Wolf", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your kindred form takes the shape of a ferocious dire wolf. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak to and understand other wolves.", - "When making an attack against a creature, if an ally is within 5 feet of that creature and not {@condition incapacitated}, you have advantage on that attack roll.", - "Your speed increases by 20 feet, to a maximum of 60." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Silver Sensitivity", - "source": "GH", - "page": 55, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have developed a debilitating sensitivity to silver. While in your Hybrid or Kindred form, you have vulnerability to silvered weapons. In addition, you cannot have resistance to attacks made with a silvered weapon." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Titanic Vigor", - "source": "GH", - "page": 55, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice your character level, and it increases by 2 every time you gain a character level.", - "Additionally, when in your hybrid form, you gain 5 temporary hit points at the start of your turn." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Predatory Leap", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your jump distance is doubled.", - "In addition, in hybrid form, if you jumped more than 5 feet and land within 5 feet of a creature, you can immediately take the attack action to attack that creature. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become prone on a failed save. You can decide to automatically grapple the target if they fail their save." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bestial Savagery", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have embraced the animalistic side of your transformation. While in your Hybrid Form, you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Your unarmed attacks deal {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and are considered magic attacks.", - "Your AC increases by 1.", - "You are immune to the {@condition charmed} and {@condition frightened} conditions." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Fraying Memories", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have begun to suffer the effects of sharing a mind with two personalities. Memories of less practical significance have been lost to new ones of midnight hunts. You have disadvantage on Intelligence ability and skill checks recalling information or knowledge." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Savage Instincts", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have developed an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed and carnage. While in your hybrid form, if you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, and it is missing any of its hitpoints, the base damage die is increased to {@damage 1d12}." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Kindred Affinity", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation, Kindred Form feature" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have reached true harmony with your Kindred Form, achieving a state of peace most Lycanthropes never find. You gain the following benefits while in your Kindred Form:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak.", - "You can cast spells without needing to provide their verbal or somatic components. Additionally, you can cast spells without needing to provide material components, provided they do not have a gold cost.", - "Friendly creatures within 20 feet of you have advantage on Wisdom ability checks and saving throws." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Unstoppable Rage", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have become a visage of unkillable carnage and slaughter even other Lycanthropes fear. When you are reduced to 0 hit points and you are not killed outright, you are not knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can take your future turns as though you were not at 0 hit points and are affected by all spells, abilities and features as normal. While you have 0 hit points, taking damage causes death saving throw failures as normal, and three death saving throw failures can still kill you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Predatory Nature", - "source": "GH", - "page": 56, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have begun to realise the true cost of your transformation. The beast within has gained more control of your body than you have. While you can control it at times you know it cannot be contained forever, and when it breaks free, it will delight in any slaughter it can find. You gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "If you can see, hear or smell a helpless creature, you gain disadvantage on all Wisdom saving throws.", - "At the beginning of your turn, if you can see, hear or smell a hostile or helpless non-player creature, you must succeed a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into your Hybrid Form. If you succeed this saving throw, you become immune to this effect until dawn.", - "Whenever you kill a creature and you are in your Hybrid Form, you cannot transform back into your humanoid form until dawn the next day. Although you can transform into your Kindred Form." - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "TLy:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Celestial Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 59, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become a Celestial in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Celestials of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Angelic Wings", - "source": "GH", - "page": 59, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have manifested feathered wings. You have a flying speed equal to your normal speed. You cannot wear armour or clothing that has not been modified to accommodate your wings." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Seraph: Planar Binding", - "source": "GH", - "page": 59, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your body and soul are bound to a divine plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been taken back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", - "If you are on the divine plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Divine Retribution", - "source": "GH", - "page": 59, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you or an allied creature you can see within 30 feet takes the attack action, you can use your reaction to imbue them with holy zeal. Immediately after the target completes the {@action Attack} action, they can make an additional attack as a bonus action. On a hit, the hit target takes an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Divine Clemency", - "source": "GH", - "page": 59, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you or a creature you can see within 60 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cast a spell of 1st level or higher. This spell must target the damaged creature and restore hit points to it. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Divine Expedition", - "source": "GH", - "page": 60, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of another creature's turn, you can use your reaction to move yourself up to your speed or allow an ally that you can see, within 60 feet, to move up to their speed. Movement made this way does not cause attacks of opportunity. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Divine Appearance", - "source": "GH", - "page": 60, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has radically transformed. Your body radiates a divine glow, while your wings are prominent and powerful appendages. You can contain this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations, your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering desecrated ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Evil humanoid creatures that witness or hear about your true form become instantly hostile to you and are compelled by malice to destroy you, unless the GM decides otherwise.", - "If the creature is scared of you or decides that you are too powerful to fight, it will attempt to harm you in another way, but will not give up on destroying you." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Radiant Strike", - "source": "GH", - "page": 60, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Whenever you hit a target with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage to the target. This damage increases to {@damage 2d6} if the target is a Fiend, Fey, or Undead." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cleanse Affliction", - "source": "GH", - "page": 60, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you cast a spell that restores hit points to an ally, you can also remove one condition being inflicted on them by a spell or ability." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bow of Celestial Judgement", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use a bonus action to summon a powerful bow made of divine light. The bow is the same as a {@item longbow|PHB}, except attacks made with it deal radiant damage and have the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The bow does not use ammunition. Instead, when the wielder draws the bowstring, an ethereal arrow of radiant light forms.", - "Attacks with the bow deal an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. Against fiends, fey and undead, the bow deals an additional {@damage 2d8} radiant damage instead.", - "The bow's radiant form emits bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the bow at any time with the use of an action. If you unwield the bow, it immediately unsummons." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Beacon to Darkness", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have become a Seraph of noted virtue and divinity. This has made you a target for all that is dark in the world. Whenever you or an ally within 30 feet commits an act of greater evil, such as murdering a helpless innocent, a small amount of darkness attaches itself to you, and you gain 1 corruption point (to a maximum of 5). Whether the act constitutes greater evil is determined by the GM. Whenever you make an attack roll against an evil creature, or make a saving throw against a spell or ability from an evil creature, subtract the number of corruption points you have from the roll. Whenever you complete a short or long rest, and have prayed for at least 1 hour, you can reduce the number of corruption points you have by 1." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TF" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aura of Holy Purge", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of righteous fervour. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura hits a hostile creature, they can choose for that hit to be a critical hit instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit from it again until they have completed a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aura of Merciful Blessing", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of invigoration and fortitude. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura is reduced to 0 hit points, they are reduced to 1 hit point instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aura of Empyreal Valor", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of swiftness and bravery. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura makes a Dexterity ability check to determine initiative, they can add +5 to the result. In addition, on that creature's turn they gain advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pull of the Empyrean", - "source": "GH", - "page": 61, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your new native plane attempts to draw you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 for a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per 2 class levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the material plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." - ], - "featureType": [ - "TS:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Blood Fury", - "source": "GH", - "page": 64, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Vampire Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have become possessed by the thirst that grips all Vampires. In combat, this thirst drives you into an insatiable frenzy of bloodshed. Whenever you deal combat damage with an unarmed strike or a melee/ranged weapon to a target that can bleed, and is not undead or a construct, you gain one Fury Point. You may only have a maximum of 4 Fury Points at any time. Upon completing a short or long rest, the number of Fury Points you have is reset to 0. These points are used by certain abilities that you can learn through your transformation levels.", - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Blood Fury Abilities", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "You can spend Fury Points (FP) to use the following abilities. The entries below detail their names, Fury Points cost in parentheses, and features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fanged Bite (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "On your turn, immediately after you take the {@action Attack} action, you can use your bonus action to make a special unarmed bite attack. You can use your Dexterity modifier instead of strength to hit with this attack. This attack deals piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d4} + your Strength or Dexterity modifier. The target must then succeed at a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. You regain hit point equal to the necrotic damage dealt this way. This attack generates 1 Fury Point as normal. If this attack reduces a humanoid creature of size Medium or smaller to 0 hit points, you gain 3 Fury Points instead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Calculated Strike (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "When you hit with a melee weapon attack, you may use this ability before damage is dealt. If you do so, you may add {@damage 1d6} of the same damage as your weapon to the damage result. If this ability is used, no Fury Points are generated for this attack." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Vampiric Mist (2FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can disappear in a puff of shadowy mist and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Unearthly Reflexes (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "After you have rolled a Dexterity saving throw, but before the GM has determined the result, you can use your reaction and take half damage on a failed save, and no damage on a successful one." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Deathly Horror (3FP)", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can emit a ghastly distortion of your true form. A creature of your choice within 30 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw is immune to this ability for 24 hours." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "featureType": [ - "V:TB" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Vampire: Undead Form", - "source": "GH", - "page": 65, - "prerequisite": [ - { - "other": "1st Level of Vampire Transformation" - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. In addition, your creature type changes to undead. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you. If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. 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With your family name restored to glory, you hold considerable influence throughout your region and the entire world. However, with such heights comes a great distance to fall. 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You have learned who to ask the right questions, who holds the real power, and where to find a good time.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 104, - "entries": [ - "Lodging near the port or trade station you work at.", - "You know where the contraband is hidden and how to get in." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 104, - "entries": [ - "Be promoted to Customs Inspector by a dock worker of a higher station." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 2 - Customs Inspector", - "page": 104, - "entries": [ - "Your days of hard labour are behind you, as you are now charged with inspecting cargo for contraband, collecting tariffs, and filling ledgers of incoming and outgoing vessels. Corruption is rife at any port, and you are exposed to the shady deals, illegal goods, and criminal activities that take place there. It's up to you whether you use your authority to enforce the law or just make sure you get a cut of the action.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 104, - "entries": [ - "A list of your fellow Customs Inspectors known for accepting bribes and forging ledger entries, and who bribed them.", - "A letter or clue revealing the smuggling operations of a criminal organisation.", - "Authority over low ranking dockworkers and port guards." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Expose a large quantity of contraband or a criminal organisation." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 3 - Harbour Master", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Your keen eye and efficient work in customs has earned you the rank of Harbour Master. You now preside over the dock of a harbour town or city. You set the local laws and regulations, governing the flow of trade and passage within your jurisdiction. All who wish to conduct business without hassle make sure they are on good terms with you, as nothing moves without your approval.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Comfortable accommodation within the port town or city of your station.", - "Authority of all resources, funding, and personnel of the harbour you manage.", - "The authority to grant commodity licences, allowing the import or harvesting of the commodity in the local area." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Be promoted by a Monarch or state leader." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 4 - Sealord", - "page": 104, - "entries": [ - "Residing in the capital city of your region, you dictate the laws, taxes, and flow of sea commerce across the region.", - "As a Sealord, you are the undisputed authority in your region when it comes to all subjects related to the harbour.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Luxurious lodging near the mercantile district of the capital city where you oversee the operations of the region.", - "Control over docking fees and other charges associated with trading posts and ports across the region.", - "A seat at any council meetings pertaining to trade or the sea in the kingdom." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "skillProficiencies": [ - { - "investigation": true, - "choose": { - "from": [ - "athletics", - "persuasion", - "perception", - "sleight of hand", - "survival" - ], - "count": 1 - } - } - ], - "languageProficiencies": [ - { - "anyStandard": 1, - "choose": { - "from": [ - "abyssal", - "celestial", - "deep speech", - "draconic", - "infernal", - "primordial", - "sylvan", - "undercommon" - ], - "count": 1 - } - } - ], - "toolProficiencies": [ - { - "navigator's tools": true, - "vehicles (water)": true - } - ], - "startingEquipment": [ - { - "_": [ - "common clothes|phb", - { - "special": "belaying pin" - }, - { - "special": "thread and blunt needle" - }, - { - "special": "bucket of tar" - }, - { - "value": 1000 - }, - { - "special": "leather strap" - }, - { - "item": "hempen rope (50 feet)|phb", - "displayName": "30 feet of rope" - }, - { - "special": "pulley" - }, - { - "special": "box of snuff" - }, - { - "special": "clipboard" - }, - { - "special": "quill" - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Seafarer (Sea Gatherer)", - "source": "GH", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "{@skill Survival}, choose one from {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "{@item Navigator's tools|phb}, {@filter vehicles (water)|items|source=phb;dmg|miscellaneous=mundane|type=vehicle (water)}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard and one exotic" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@item common clothes|phb}, a belaying pin, thread and a blunt needle, a bucket of tar, a bag filled with water weeds, a shellfish trap, a shucking knife, a {@item pouch|phb} of bait, a straw sunhat and 10 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "Seafarers make their living by sailing or gathering from the sea. Seafarers often start as poor and disrespected members of society. However, at higher ranks, they gain considerable holdings. The sea has much to give, but it can quickly take everything away as well.", - { - "type": "section", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sea Gatherer", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "The seas of Etharis are dangerous and forbidding. From mighty sea monsters to treacherous weather, most avoid the oceans at all costs. However, those that are skilled enough, or desperate enough, find a living harvesting what they can from the sea. Most Sea Gatherers represent the poorest of the poor. However, they make up for this lack of wealth with a savvy sense for survival, and Sea Gatherers who survive often become renowned heroes, known for fighting monsters of the deep and exploring sunken ruins of old. All know that an elderly Sea Gatherer must be a mighty figure indeed.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Knowledge of the Seas", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Upon spending an hour walking the shore, and succeeding on a medium-DC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check, you can find the best locations to hunt and catch sea treasures in the nearby region. This can range from simple fishing to dangerous monster hunting or diving for wrecks and ruins." - ], - "data": { - "isFeature": true - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 1 - Dredge", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "You spend your days scavenging the ocean with nets and shellfish traps, hoping to make a living. You may be struggling with poverty, and scrounging by the coast is the only way you can survive. Perhaps you were born into a tradition of fishing, and have begun with humble origins. Regardless of your background, you hope to hone your skills and make something of yourself.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "A small coracle fishing boat.", - "Knowledge of the best fishing spots in the area." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Acquire a trawling boat and a commodity licence from a Harbour Master." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 2 - Trawler", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Your life begins as a master of waves, as you battle the ocean to attain its most prized treasures. A sturdier ship allows you to venture further and recover more (and more valuable) treasures from the sea. From whale oil to black pearls, you descend upon the seas with a fierce determination and a steely resolve.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 106, - "entries": [ - "A single-masted trawling boat with a few assistants to crew it.", - "A rumour of a great sunken treasure and the identity of who currently holds the map to it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 106, - "entries": [ - "Complete a contract to kill a particularly rare and dangerous nautical monster or find a sunken treasure. The contract must be completed for a wizard, merchant prince, or similarly influential individual." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 3 - Trawl Master", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "With a crew at your back, you have become renowned as one of the fiercest Trawlers alive. No catch is too dangerous, or prize too well-guarded beneath the waves. You are hired by powerful mages, wealthy merchants, and kings to retrieve exotic treasures from the ocean\u2013a task you perform with great prowess.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 106, - "entries": [ - "A deep-sea trawling boat, equipped to spend months at sea.", - "A team of expert trawlers and divers to assist you in adventures and maintain your boat.", - "The audience of wizards and merchant princes who wish to hire you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 106, - "entries": [ - "Slay a major sea monster or find a sunken treasure that becomes legend. The event must draw the awe of influential individuals across the land." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rank 4 - Nautical Legend", - "page": 106, - "entries": [ - "Bards sing of the sea monsters you face and the storms you tame. It is said that even the Primordials of the tempest cannot deter you from your prize. All know that if there is a sunken ruin that needs plundering or an ancient sea creature that needs slaying, there is no one better suited for the task than you.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Holdings", - "page": 105, - "entries": [ - "Control of a coastal island awarded to you by a Monarch in recognition of your feats. The island houses a fortress, guild house, or similar structure where nautical legends gather.", - "Repute across the land as a figure of legend.", - "A mighty weapon or artifact provided by a client or retrieved from sunken treasure.", - "An audience with any Monarch or head of state, at their convenience, to discuss matters of salvage and treasure hunting within the realm." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "skillProficiencies": [ - { - "survival": true, - "choose": { - "from": [ - "athletics", - "persuasion", - "perception", - "sleight of hand" - ], - "count": 1 - } - } - ], - "languageProficiencies": [ - { - "anyStandard": 1, - "choose": { - "from": [ - "abyssal", - "celestial", - "deep speech", - "draconic", - "infernal", - "primordial", - "sylvan", - "undercommon" - ], - "count": 1 - } - } - ], - "toolProficiencies": [ - { - "navigator's tools": true, - "vehicles (water)": true - } - ], - "startingEquipment": [ - { - "_": [ - "common clothes|phb", - { - "special": "belaying pin" - }, - { - "special": "thread and blunt needle" - }, - { - "special": "bucket of tar" - }, - { - "value": 1000 - }, - { - "special": "leather strap" - }, - { - "item": "hempen rope (50 feet)|phb", - "displayName": "30 feet of rope" - }, - { - "special": "pulley" - }, - { - "special": "box of snuff" - }, - { - "special": "clipboard" - }, - { - "special": "quill" - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "item": [ - { - "name": "Arc Rifle", - "rarity": "very rare", - "wondrous": true, - "source": "GH", - "recharge": "dawn", - "charges": 4, - "entries": [ - "In the unforgiving lands of Etharis, having reliable and efficient weapons is as essential as carrying water and food. In that regard, skilled inventors are highly sought after, and among them gnomes are the most renowned. However, innovation can sometimes go too far, and the Arc Rifle is the perfect example of how. Invented by a team of famous gnome engineers, it literally shoots lightning, hitting the target faster than any other ranged weapon and reducing flesh to ashes in mere seconds, regardless of armour. Due in part to this tremendous efficiency, this weapon was quickly declared illegal in most regions of Etharis. It is also believed to destroy the target's soul when it kills them.", - "This part-science, part-arcane contraption is a rifle-like weapon housing glass tubes of sparking electricity and powered by a small perpetual-motion device.", - "The Arc Rifle has 4 charges. It regains {@dice 1d4} expended charges daily at dawn.", - "{@b {@i Lightning Torrent.}} You can expend 1 charge as an action to launch a torrent of lightning in a 60-foot line, 5 feet wide. Each creature that the lightning passes through must make a Dexterity saving throw with a DC equal to your scatter save DC. On a failed save a creature takes {@damage 6d6} lightning damage, or half as much on a successful save.", - "Whenever you expend the last charge of the Arc Rifle, roll a {@dice d20}. On a result of 1 the Arc Rifle has fried its mechanisms and becomes useless." - ], - "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}" - }, - { - "name": "Collar of Undead", - "rarity": "very rare", - "wondrous": true, - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "Some people have no qualms about exploiting any opportunity for profit, including the sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one. Such people will undoubtedly make good use of the Collar of Undead, whether as professional smugglers looking for wealthy widows or widowers to plunder, or dark sorcerers in need of souls. This magical collar, when placed around the neck of a recently deceased person, will animate the body again, making it capable of many simple actions on command. The risen corpse will also be able to repeat words specified by the person who placed the collar on them.", - "It is no surprise, then, that some desperate people will let themselves be abused by the hope of using this object to keep their loved one with them a little longer.", - "When placed around the neck of a humanoid creature that has died within the last 10 days, and is Large or smaller, the creature comes back to life with 1 hit point. The creature becomes undead and is subject to all features that affect undead. The creature does not need to eat, sleep, or breathe. At dawn each day, the creature's hit point maximum decreases by {@dice 1d4} as its body rots and decays. When the creature's hit points reach 0, it falls apart into a heap of dust and is destroyed.", - "While wearing the collar, the creature is under your command and follows your orders to the best of its ability. On your turn you can issue a command to the creature as a Bonus Action. If no order is given, the creature follows any previous commands given and defends itself to the best of its ability.", - "If the collar is removed from the creature that it has brought back to life, the creature is immediately reduced to 0 hit points." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Thought Talker Orbs", - "rarity": "uncommon", - "wondrous": true, - "source": "GH", - "reqAttune": true, - "entries": [ - "This magical device is composed of two orbs: an \"emitter\" orb that captures the thoughts of anyone nearby and transmits them to another orb, called the \"receiver\".", - "Convenient for spying, it is said to have been designed by gnome engineers hired by the Ebon Syndicate. The emitter orb measures barely half an inch and weighs less than a marble, which makes it very easy to slip in a pocket or attach to a piece of clothing.", - "A creature holding both orbs can activate them by using an action and touching them together. Once they are active, any creature that moves within a 5-foot radius of the emitter orb, or starts its turn within 5 feet of the orb, must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, any attuned creature holding the receiver orb becomes immediately aware of that creature's current surface thoughts." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Breath of Beleth", - "rarity": "rare", - "wondrous": true, - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "Named after the Arch Daemon of Fear, this poison creates an extremely powerful hallucinogenic effect which evokes a victim's worst fears. The poison is airborne and victims need only breathe it in to suffer its effects. The rare occasions when it was used have resulted in rooms full of people jumping out of windows or killing each other out of raw fear. Rumours say that the poison was quickly forbidden even by the Ebon Syndicate, deemed too dangerous, too extravagant, and too conspicuous. But chances are such a powerful substance wasn't simply abandoned, and others rumours say the Ebon Syndicate still uses a milder version during interrogation.", - "{@b {@i Breath of Beleth (Inhaled).}} A creature subject to the poison must succeed at a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} for 1 minute. While {@condition poisoned}, the creature immediately becomes {@condition frightened} of all hostile creatures it can see, and must take the Dash action and move away from them by the safest available route on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to move." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Full Moon Extract", - "rarity": "uncommon", - "type": "P", - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "Despite its poetic name, this extremely addictive powder is not produced from any component coming from the moon. According to the most common rumours, it is mostly made of dried werewolf organs. It is thus hardly surprising that its success relies on the surge of raw strength it provides to its users, making it a favored drug for many wrestlers, boxers, and soldiers.", - "However, prolonged use is highly risky as it causes a strong addiction combined with an increasing inability to distinguish friend from foe. It is not known whether this side-effect exists by intent or not, but the fact remains that Full Moon users most often end up killed by their companions or local authorities when bloodlust overtakes them.", - "Upon consuming Full Moon Extract, a creature's Strength score becomes 19 (if it was not already higher). Additionally, the creature gains advantage on all Strength ability checks and saving throws. This effect lasts for 1 hour.", - "If a character consumes Full Moon Extract a number of times equal to their Constitution modifier plus 1 (minimum of 1), they become addicted to it. So a creature with a Constitution score of 16 will become addicted after consuming it for the fourth time. An addicted creature must consume Full Moon Extract every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a {@spell greater restoration} spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Full Moon Extract.", - "A character who uses full moon extract while addicted to it must succeed on a DC 6 Charisma saving throw or be overcome by violent urges. A character who fails the save is compelled to attack the nearest living creature they can see until the effects of the extract wear off." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Aether Blood", - "rarity": "rare", - "type": "P", - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "The most extravagant rumours claim the blood of a unicorn is required to make this purple substance, available in liquid form only. Whether these mythical creatures exist or not, there's no question that Aether Blood is highly magical in nature. Glowing in the dark, it is said to significantly improve the magical attunement of the body, hence its popularity among spellcasters. It allows users to cast spells faster and detect magical manifestations more easily, among other things. However, even the most experienced spellcasters can't bear the exhausting effects of this attunement on the body, which suffers significant premature ageing from prolonged usage. Many spellcasters carry a small reserve of Aether Blood for the most dire situations.", - "After consuming Aether Blood, when a creature uses a spell slot, it counts as 1 spell level higher when determining the level the spell was cast at. If the spell has no additional effects when cast at a higher level, the Aether Blood has no effect. This effect lasts for 1 hour.", - "If a character consumes Aether Blood a number of times equal to their Constitution modifier (minimum of 1), they become addicted to it. So a creature with a Constitution score of 16 will become addicted after consuming it for the third time. An addicted creature must consume Aether Blood once every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Constitution ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a greater restoration spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Full Moon Extract." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dreams Leaves", - "rarity": "uncommon", - "type": "P", - "source": "GH", - "entries": [ - "Made from a mysterious, magically grown plant, this new drug has quickly gained immense popularity and its prices have skyrocketed. Users have vivid hallucinations in which all their wishes are fulfilled, hence the success of the Dreams Leaves. Moreover, rumours have begun to spread that users see visions of branching possibilities their life could take. Addicts will do anything for it, especially those in a poor situation who direly need an escape from harsh reality. However, use of the substance takes a horrific toll on the individual's mental capacity. Therefore, this substance is also often called the Collar of the Poor.", - "Upon consuming Dreams Leaves, a creature falls into a deep trance-like state and is considered {@condition unconscious}. This state lasts for 1 hour. Upon awakening the creature has fond memories of their dreams, as well as small premonitions of their possible future, and gains 1 dream point. If the creature is attacked or shaken by another creature while in this trance they awake early and do not receive a dream point. They may use the dream point, as a reaction, to gain advantage on one attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw.", - "If a character consumes Dreams Leaves, they become addicted to it. An addicted creature must consume Dreams Leaves once every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a greater restoration spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Dreams Leaves." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greatsword of the Craven", - "source": "GH", - "page": 223, - "type": "M", - "rarity": "rare", - "reqAttune": true, - "weight": 6, - "weaponCategory": "martial", - "property": [ - "H", - "2H" - ], - "dmg1": "2d6", - "dmgType": "S", - "bonusWeapon": "+1", - "curse": true, - "entries": [ - "The wielder of this sword gains +1 to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, while attuned to this weapon, its users speed is increased by 5 feet and they have advantage on initiative rolls.", - "{@b {@i Curse.}} This greatsword is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to the attuned. As long as the curse remains the owner is unwilling to part with the greatsword, keeping it on their person at all times. Anyone attuned to this weapon has disadvantage on all attack rolls made with weapons other than this one.", - "Whenever the cursed creature tries to pick up a weapon it will move slightly out of the way, requiring a successful DC 10 Dexterity check or spending an action to grab purchase of the hilt." - ] - } - ], - "magicvariant": [ - { - "name": "Shadow Steel Blades", - "type": "GV|DMG", - "requires": [ - { - "type": "M" - } - ], - "excludes": { - "name": [ - "Club", - "Flail", - "Greatclub", - "Light Hammer", - "Mace", - "Maul", - "Morningstar", - "Warhammer", - "Whip", - "Quarterstaff" - ] - }, - "inherits": { - "namePrefix": "Shadow Steel ", - "source": "GH", - "page": 0, - "rarity": "very rare", - "reqAttune": true, - "entries": [ - "Another deadly invention, but not by gnomes, Shadow Steel is said to require souls to be produced. According to rumours, the souls are torn into pieces using dark spells and transformed into a raw spiritual essence of pain, which takes a pitch-black sheen reflecting no light. Weapons made from it cannot be resisted by conventional metals. They cut through the spiritual essence of living flesh, discharging excruciating pain into the victim. The rare survivors of these weapons report levels of pain that can render a person inert for hours.", - "When wielding a weapon made of Shadow Steel, you have advantage on attack rolls made against any target wearing medium or heavy armour. A creature hit by a Shadow Steel Blade must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn on a failed save." - ] - } - } - ], - "disease": [ - { - "name": "Seven Shades of Sitri", - "source": "GH", - "page": 219, - "entries": [ - "This venereal disease is not lethal but has indirectly caused many deaths. The Arch Daemon Sitri is said to be responsible for the appearance of this disease, hence its name. Stimulating lust to extremes, it is rumoured to have prevented city garrisons from defending the walls on several occasions, allowing fortified cities to be taken easily where a years-long siege was expected. The exact propagation vector of the disease is not known with certainty as several variants-or shades-of the disease seem to coexist, strangely appearing in a region only to spontaneously disappear some time later. Rumours have it that dark bargains are signed in the shadows to unleash the Seven Shades and trigger unrest ahead of bolder political or military moves.", - "After prolonged physical contact with an infected creature, a humanoid must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with the Seven Shades of Sitri on a failed save. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to the Shades for 24 hours.", - "An infected humanoid is overcome with carnal urges and becomes {@condition charmed} by all non-hostile humanoids that interact with them.", - "The Seven Shades of Sitri can be removed by any method that cures diseases. The disease ends on its own after {@dice 2d4} days." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Faith Cough", - "source": "GH", - "page": 219, - "entries": [ - "\"The Light of the Arch Seraphs shall protect those who truly have faith.\" This is the official statement from the Watchers of the Faithful about this virulent flu. Although not lethal, it is known to strike on a regular basis, constantly resurfacing when it was thought to be eradicated. Many rumours say that it doesn't strike equally among the populations of Etharis, sparing the followers of the the Divine Arch Seraphs and going after their enemies.", - "This reputation is probably erroneous considering the heavy toll taken by the Faith Cough among the poor all over Etharis, with the exception of the Castinellan Provinces, which seem to be miraculously spared...", - "If a humanoid comes within 5 feet of an infected creature they must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with Faith Cough on a failed save. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to Faith Cough for 24 hours. Creatures infected with Faith Cough have disadvantage on Dexterity (stealth) checks and all constitution checks.", - "Faith Cough can be removed by any method that cures diseases. The disease ends on its own after {@dice 2d6} days." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Tears of the Hungerer", - "source": "GH", - "page": 220, - "entries": [ - "Said to have been especially designed as a poison by the Ebon Syndicate with the help of necromancers, this affliction is spread by a single drop of a particularly virulent substance, or by the bite of an infected person.", - "It irremediably debilitates the victim rather than killing it, rendering them capable only of looking for other living beings to bite-and thus transmit the disease. The transformation takes effect in a few minutes and if not efficiently addressed-ideally by burning the affected person-the Tears can easily transform a whole town into a zombie nightmare in only a few days. The substance is only known to have been used once, in a place now known as the Cinder Circle. The confederation of archmages known in the Thaumaturge, in a rare public act, gathered to cast a powerful spell and thus reduce to ashes the entire city of Walstein that had been contaminated by the Tears. Since then, no other manifestations have been reported, but the reputation of this horrible disease has spread all over Etharis.", - "The Tears of the Hungerer is transmitted between humanoids through blood contact such as a bite or scratch. If a humanoid takes damage from an unarmed attack made by an infected creature, they must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with the Tears on a failed save.", - "A creature infected with the Tears of the Hungerer reduces their hit point maximum by {@dice 1d4} daily at dawn. If a creature's hit point maximum is reduced to 0 then they die and become a zombie, infected with Tears of the Hungerer and under the GM's control.", - "Tears of the Hungerer can be removed by targeting an infected creature with the greater restoration or the heal spell." - ] - }, - { - "name": "The Weeping Pox", - "source": "GH", - "page": 221, - "entries": [ - "Originating in the once prosperous city-state of Liesech, where it suddenly appeared under mysterious circumstances, the Weeping Pox is by far the worst disease ever released on Etharis. It has spread quickly through Etharis despite the attempts of the Bürach Empire to contain it to Liesech. At first a sick person will be subject to fever causing sharpened senses, overexcitement, and a sense of wellbeing. But soon these symptoms will transition to delirium, burning fever, insatiable thirst, and oozing lesions that give the illness its name. Nearly all who contract the disease die shortly after. Most people succumb to the pox in a few days, while the most resilient may hold on for almost two weeks.", - "The Weeping Pox is transmitted between humanoids both by close contact and as an airborne virus. If a humanoid comes within 5 feet of an infected creature they must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected on a failed save. If a creature makes physical contact with an infected creature, this saving throw is made with disadvantage. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to the Weeping Pox for 24 hours.", - "A creature infected with the Weeping Pox must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw each day at dawn. On a failed save, the creature's Constitution score is reduced by {@dice 1d4}. If a creature's Constitution score is reduced to 0 then they die.", - "Known to the Morbus Doctore and only a select few others, the cure to the Pox is a closely guarded secret. The Morbus Doctore are willing to sell a vial of the antidote to those who know how to ask, for an exorbitant price or a costly favour." - ] - } - ], - "adventure": [ - { - "name": "Tavern of the Lost", - "id": "GH1", - "source": "GH", - "contents": [ - { - "name": "The Adventure" - }, - { - "name": "Introduction to The Tavern" - }, - { - "name": "Exploring the First Floor" - }, - { - "name": "Exploring the Second Floor" - }, - { - "name": "Inorim's Sanctum" - }, - { - "name": "Returning to the Tavern" - }, - { - "name": "The Boar's Head" - }, - { - "name": "Downfall" - } - ], - "level": { - "start": 6, - "end": 6 - }, - "published": "2020-03-01", - "storyline": "Grim Hollow", - "group": "homebrew" - }, - { - "name": "Facets of Darkness", - "id": "GH2", - "source": "GH", - "contents": [ - { - "name": "The Adventure" - }, - { - "name": "Locations of Interest" - }, - { - "name": "Progression" - }, - { - "name": "Investigating the Device" - }, - { - "name": "Conclusion" - } - ], - "level": { - "start": 6, - "end": 6 - }, - "published": "2020-03-01", - "storyline": "Grim Hollow", - "group": "homebrew" - }, - { - "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics", - "source": "GH", - "id": "GH3", - "published": "2020-08-22", - "storyline": "Grim Hollow", - "group": "homebrew", - "level": { - "custom": "-" - }, - "contents": [ - { - "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics" - }, - { - "name": "Familiar Faces" - }, - { - "name": "Locations of Interest" - }, - { - "name": "Where to Start" - }, - { - "name": "Progression" - }, - { - "name": "Investigating" - }, - { - "name": "Knowing Ser Hugues' Story" - }, - { - "name": "Discovering the Curse and the Story of the Area" - }, - { - "name": "Meeting Daelron" - }, - { - "name": "The Hermit's Tower" - }, - { - "name": "Conclusion" - }, - { - "name": "Treasure" - } - ] - } - ], - "adventureData": [ - { - "source": "GH", - "id": "GH1", - "data": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Adventure", - "page": 222, - "entries": [ - "Designed for 4 level 6 characters", - "Travel is a perilous endeavor in Etharis, especially at night. Even armoured merchant caravans guarded by mercenaries are reluctant to deviate from well-traveled roadways after nightfall, lest they fall prey to the unearthly creatures of the dark. Travelers who find themselves caught out after nightfall are forced to lodge at remote roadside inns for extortionate prices, and local thugs acting as guards are quick to turn away those without the coin to pay.", - "There is one roadside tavern whose infamy exceeds all others. Found in many locations and known by many different names, it is most often called the Black Bard but denizens have come to call it The Tavern of the Lost. It is rumored that adventurers seeking the tavern cannot find it, as it only appears to those who are desperate for shelter. The warm glow of the tavern's hearth and jaunty music entice weary travelers like a sweet siren's song. Witnesses who recalled the tavern's legend and camped outside report that in the morning, all those who entered had vanished, along with the tavern.", - "Patrons cannot kill one another inside the tavern, where wounds spontaneously heal and severed limbs can simply be reattached. However, the tavern itself and the creatures within will certainly attempt to kill the patrons, and can do so. Unless otherwise specified, non-patron creatures will remain dead when killed. Furthermore, the tavern's protection does not apply to any patron who enters either the trapdoor basement or Inorim's attic extra dimensions.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0159.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Familiar Faces", - "page": 223, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bryn Harjolf", - "page": 223, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "{@i LG male human Innkeeper}", - "The innkeeper of the Black Bard is a man of few words. He is the tavern's first victim, and has taken it upon himself to maintain the peace. Outwardly gruff, Bryn discourages adventurers from exploring the tavern beyond the common room, and is quick to quash rumors of escape attempts among his regulars. He is well aware of the dangers on the second floor and above, as adventurers get closer to discovering the wizard beyond the attic skylight. Bryn keeps an enchanted greatsword hidden behind the bar in case a fight breaks out among the patrons, and he is swift to deliver the tavern's justice. However, the greatsword fears combat, and Bryn must be quick to grab it before it makes a break toward his quarters." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0161.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "A former adventurer himself, Bryn cuts an imposing figure under his barkeep's apron, towering over most of his patrons. He bears numerous scars from his earlier years spent marauding the outer reaches of Etharis, and maintains a short-trimmed beard and wavy, chestnut colored hair.", - "Bryn Harjolf has the stats of a {@creature knight}. However most of the time he is in common clothes instead of plate (AC 10). He also fights with {@item Greatsword of the Craven|GH|his enchanted greatsword}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Vieri Barboro", - "page": 223, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - "{@i NE male half-elf Bard (thrall)}", - "This aloof bard performs at the tavern and is frequently seen tuning a lute he rarely plays. His angular face and distinctly feline mannerisms distinguish him from the other patrons.", - "Vieri's secret is that he is a spy and the physical manifestation of the tavern's power, which extends to influence over time and space. While not a living creature, he is very fond of Dreams Leave-a highly addictive substance that produces distortions of perception." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0162.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Vieri is pallid with raven-black hair that he often wears tied back from his face. Like other half-elves, he has slightly pointed ears and darkvision. He has steely grey eyes set off by green veins that radiate across his face. Vieri carries a pouch of Dreams Leave that replenishes itself at the end of each day. He has a lean build and nimble fingers, ideal for plucking the strings of his lute when the fancy takes him.", - "Vieri's stats can be found {@creature Vieri|GH|here}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Jarah Blackthane", - "page": 224, - "entries": [ - "{@i N female half-orc Mercenary}", - "{@creature Jarah Blackthane|GH|Jarah} is a former Free Swords thug for hire with a quick temper. She finds her captivity boring and likes to pass the time by gambling or participating in drinking games. Jarah is known for her sleight of hand, taught to her by Vieri Barboro. She dislikes Bryn and openly mistrusts him. In combat, she favors a two-handed great axe that she carries slung across her back.", - "Jarah has a stocky build, and is the only patron to stand taller than Bryn. As a half-orc, she has greyish skin and a strong, protruding jaw, though the rest of her face is decidedly feminine. She has a well-muscled body from years of training with her greataxe, and a thick black plait that she wears down her back.", - "Jarah has the stats of a {@creature veteran} except she uses a great axe instead of any other weapon (greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 9 ({@damage 1d12 + 3}) slashing damage), and is in common clothes the majority of time (AC 11)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Aren", - "page": 224, - "entries": [ - "{@i N male human Thief}", - "Aren and his three underlings are members of the Ebon Syndicate (all four have the stats of a {@creature spy}). They value coin above all else, and would gladly turn on one another for the right price. They pass their captivity by gambling and participating in other games of chance, and always wager to win, sometimes against their better judgement. Aren has a shabby appearance and coarse articulation, likely the result of being brought up in among thieves from a young age.", - "Aren is lean and small statured from years of malnutrition, but is surprisingly nimble on his feet and an adept lockpick. He has lank brown hair and green eyes, and a tattoo of the Hawk Moth symbol on his chest. He is tanned from years of taking on odd jobs to pay his way through the cities of Etharis, and addresses others with a rough Common accent." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Mouse", - "page": 224, - "entries": [ - "{@i N male halfling Street Urchin}", - "Mouse is a slim 9-year-old halfling boy with a great fascination for tales of Etharian heroes. He carries a copy of a book called Tales of Etharis with him, and wears a wooden toy sword slung at his hip. He is the most recent captive of the tavern, captured some 40 years ago. He idolises people who resemble the heroes in his favorite book.", - "Mouse is slight for his age-which is slight indeed, as a young halfling-with blond, curly hair and a cherubic face. He has dark brown eyes and slightly pointed ears. He wears a pair of patched trousers with suspenders and a loose shirt, clearly made for a human child much larger than himself.", - "Mouse has the same stats as a {@creature commoner}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Inorim Azeem", - "page": 224, - "entries": [ - "{@i CN male human wizard}", - "Inorim is a powerful Wizard who has been held captive for over 300 years in the Tavern of the Lost. In that time he has made the attic his own realm within the tavern. His pocket universe, a windswept mountaintop of his own creation, allows him to remain unaffected by the tavern and retain his powers. The tavern greatly desires to possess Inorim, and sends hordes of animated furniture into the pocket universe to retrieve him, where they are promptly smashed to splinters by a {@creature stone golem} under Inorim's control. Prior to his captivity, Inorim was a keen scholar of enchantment magic, and studied at the Ravencourt Sanctuary.", - "Inorim is originally from the desert plains of Castinella, which he fled due to a zealous inquisitors persuit. He has mahogany skin and dark, curly hair shot with silver. Maintaining the pocket universe has taken a toll on Inorim; he is evidently thin beneath his wizard's robes, and walks with a labored, twisted gait. He carries a black staff topped with an amber stone, which serves as a walking stick as much as a conduit for his powers.", - "Inorim has the stats of an {@creature Archmage}." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Where to Start", - "page": 224, - "entries": [ - "This encounter assumes characters have already formed a party and are presently traveling through the wilderness after nightfall, having stumbled into the middle of a werewolf hunting party. These werewolves were tracking a wounded black bear through the dense forest, but the promise of tender human flesh is too tempting an opportunity to pass up, and they break off their hunt to pursue more enticing prey. Read the following to set the scene:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "You travel down a disused carriageway along the outskirts of a forest. The trees on either side of the path are dense and ancient, and form a high canopy overhead through which a few stars are visible. Behind you, you hear the labored panting of a werewolf pack, amplified by the nocturnal quiet of the forest. Branches snap and dozens of footfalls trample the undergrowth.", - "In the distance, a warm amber glow flickers into view through the trees around the corner, accompanied by the faint sounds of raucous laughter and jaunty music. You have stumbled upon a roadside tavern. As you get closer, the draw of the tavern intensifies; the smell of fresh-baked pastries and woodsmoke, the sound of ale being poured from oak barrels, the clinking of coins being wagered. A battered sign by the roadside names the tavern as The Black Bard." - ] - }, - "Clearly outnumbered, the characters have only 1 round before the lycanthrope horde is upon them. Once the characters decide how they will react, the werewolves burst through the treeline.", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "In a shower of splintering branches, the pack tears through the treeline, paws scrabbling for purchase as they charge toward you, slavering wildly with jaws agape." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Seeking Refuge", - "page": 225, - "entries": [ - "If the characters chose to flee the werewolf pack into the tavern, the door swings open on well-oiled hinges, and the sound of raucous laughter and music intensifies. The werewolves dissipate into a thick black mist, having played their role in herding new prey toward the tavern. They cannot cross the threshold into the tavern's grounds." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hiding", - "page": 225, - "entries": [ - "If the characters attempt to hide from the werewolves, the sound of heavy footfalls and strained panting passes close by on the other side of the thicket. Whichever way the characters attempt to flee, however, the pack appears close behind, herding them toward the mysterious roadside tavern. The wolves cannot cross the threshold into the tavern's grounds." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Introduction to The Tavern", - "page": 225, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1691.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Black Bard", - "page": 225, - "entries": [ - "The Black Bard (A.K.A. Tavern of the Lost) is an infamous inn and tavern that appears to desperate travelers seeking shelter.", - "The place is a stone building with a slate roof and several chimneys whose smoke curls skyward like a beckoning finger. The tavern contains two floors. The first floor is occupied by the tavern's sprawling common room, a homely jumble of mismatched furniture and overstuffed armchairs that surround an impressive central hearth. A mounted head crowns the mantle. The upper floor of the tavern contains comfortable, simply appointed rooms for guests. A smaller attic space with a conical turret perches atop the second floor. Like the windows below, a warm amber glow radiates from behind this turret's frosted glass, backlighting a hulking figure that moves quickly out of sight.", - "Once the characters are inside the entryway facing the common room, the front door swings shut behind them with a soft click, dematerialising into solid stone. Inspection of the wall reveals that the vanishing door is not an illusion, and the characters are now trapped inside. The initial glamour of joviality and refuge is revealed to be a lure projected by the tavern as a means of enticing new prey. The true patrons slouch gloomily around tables, muttering in hushed tones." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Tavern Common Room", - "page": 225, - "entries": [ - "The taproom occupies a small alcove to the left of the entrance, and is stocked with barrels of maplewood ale and aged wine. Bryn stands behind the bar, washing tankards. He is an imposing figure among the tavern guests, with a broad adventurer's build. He regards the newcomers with a surly expression. \"You might as well sit down,\" he says gruffly. The other occupants are likewise unwelcoming, and stare at the characters with murmurs of, \"More of 'em ey,\" and, \"Tavern's caught a right brace of 'em this time.\"", - "The tavern occupants are peculiarly mismatched, and not just because they are unlikely traveling companions. A DC13 Intelligence (history) check reaveals they appear to be from different time periods and distant lands, reflected in their dress and speech, though most appear to speak Common. A bard perched on the arm of an overstuffed armchair by the hearth tunes a lute distractedly, testing the strings. He watches the newcomers languidly from beneath a Renaissance-style velvet muffin-hat." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Exploring the First Floor", - "page": 227, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T1: Common Room", - "page": 227, - "entries": [ - "The common room is homely and in good repair, and contains the following features:", - "{@b {@i Mounted Head.}} Above the hearth, a mounted head shifts shape between a boar, black bear, and a crowned stag each time a character turns to look at it. Hidden deep in the maw of the boar head is the seeing stone (pg. 232). If the players find the seeing stone before they meet Inorim and use it correctly they can bypass meeting Inorim in his pocket dimension.", - "{@b {@i Bookshelf.}} Books slide off the shelves and leaf through their own pages as if an unseen reader is perusing them. Characters who attempt to read a book from this shelf find that the book shreds itself to tatters in their hands.", - "{@b {@i Wine Barrels.}} The aged wine in these barrels spontaneously turns to vinegar and back to wine again. Patrons have made a sort of roulette game from this temperamental brew. These barrels replenish themselves when empty.", - "{@b {@i Hearthside Tables.}} Tables attempt to trip careless occupants who forget to put a coaster beneath their drinks.", - "{@b {@i Hearth Rug.}} A fine rug patterned with olive branches and filigree spirals. If a fight breaks out among the occupants, this rug of smothering will intervene, entangling the aggressors until the fighting stops.", - "{@b {@i Armour.}} The suit of animated armour standing by the former doorway (with the stats of a helmed horror) enforces the tavern's justice, attacking anyone who attempts to escape while new prey is being lured into the tavern. If the animated armour is reduced to 0 hit points it falls {@condition unconscious} for 1 minute. After that it returns to maximum hit points and returns to its previous role.", - "If any character consults a compass in the common room or tap room, they will find that the compass points toward a trapdoor behind the bar leading down into the basement. (Anywhere else in the tavern, a compass needle will merely spin erratically.)" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T2: Tap Room", - "page": 227, - "entries": [ - "The tap room contains a long wooden bar surrounded by leather-topped bar stools.", - "A row of smaller ale kegs lines the far wall, above which sits a shelf littered with pewter tankards and sherry glasses. There is a sink behind the bar for washing used tankards. After Bryn washes the tankards, an animated dishtowel busies itself with drying the tankards, which promptly return themselves to the cluttered shelves until their next use. Bryn also keeps his enchanted greatsword behind the bar, where he can keep an eye on it.", - "A wooden trapdoor can be found behind the bar. It sits flush with the floor and has no visible handle or hinges. It cannot be forced open by any means. A triangular notch has been carved into the wood." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T3: Kitchen", - "page": 227, - "entries": [ - "The kitchen is a small back room extending off the tap room. At the centre of the room is a butcher's block, which is cluttered with earthen pots of spices, herbs, and a large portion of salted pork. A larder stocked with jams, meats, and vegetables occupies the far wall.", - "Hanging nets of potatoes, onions, and a wreath of garlic occupy the walls at random intervals. A large cookstove is cluttered with cast-iron pots and pans, each one scrubbed to a well-used shine. Supplies in the kitchen replenish themselves, and though the sound of cooking can be heard from the common room, those who push open the door see only the empty kitchen. Prepared meals simply appear on the butcher's block, ready to be served." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Tavern Brawl", - "page": 227, - "entries": [ - "Suddenly, a fight breaks out. Read or paraphrase the following:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "The murmur of conversation and the burble of ale being poured from stout kegs barely muffles the discordant strumming of a bard tuning his lute by the hearth.", - "Then, the noise is eclipsed by an antagonised shout: \"Yer thieving lout! Cheat me out of my winnings, will ya?\" Suddenly, a female half-orc catches a feral, swinging uppercut from a rough-shaven male human. Two other humans sitting nearby spring to defend the man with weapons drawn, but not before the half-orc beheads the man with a two-handed greataxe.", - "His head topples from his shoulders and rolls toward the tap room, coming to a stop by an unoccupied bar stool.", - "The headless body falls to its knees and begins blindly scrabbling around on the floor, searching for its head." - ] - }, - "The human combatants are three members of the Ebon Syndicate. The one looking for his head is Aren, their leader. Their foe, Jarah Blackthane is a half-orc mercenary known for her sleight of hand.", - "Most tavern patrons flee or take cover at the outbreak of the brawl.", - "\"Stand down!\" a voice bellows from across the room. Bryn appears from behind the bar and picks up the head, dropping the tankard he was washing with an annoyed grunt. The head spews profanity under Bryn's arm, mostly directed at Jarah. \"That's enough out of you,\" Bryn growls, jamming the head back onto the body's shoulders. With a sound like walnuts being cracked, the head reattaches and the man stands up, throwing Jarah an impish grin. \"I'll not hear another word of it, Aren,\" Bryn says. \"Save it for the brawls if you must. At least then we can wager on your stupidity.\"" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Meeting Bryn Harjolf", - "page": 228, - "entries": [ - "Once the brawl has subsided, Bryn pushes against the tide of patrons toward the characters, tankards of ale in hand. Bryn is a fair and hardworking innkeep who simply wishes to maintain relative peace among his patrons. An ex-adventurer, Bryn cuts an imposing figure under the ale-stained apron he wears. It is rumored that Bryn is as old as the tavern itself, though it is unclear where his allegiances lie:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "\"On the house,\" Bryn mutters, placing a tankard of ale in front of you. A male dwarf on the next table over is barely visible from behind a mountain of drained tankards. He slams down his next tankard with a grunt, and calls the innkeep over. \"Watering down the ale again?\" he demands. To his own dismay, the dwarf appears entirely sober. \"You'll get used to it, Gerund.\" Bryn says.", - "The dwarf rounds on the characters. \"Enjoy it while ye still can, ye'll find no small comforts 'ere. Food tastes like ash, ale turns to water. Even Aren over there can't walk on the second floor no more. Says it's like walking through a salt marsh. But I'll not stay. Heard tell of a boy who crawled out through the attic. Whittled away at a mouse hole until it was big enough for him to slip out. Never saw 'im again.\"", - "\"You'll do well not to heed Vieri's stories.\" Bryn chides. \"That bard is half-mad from Dreams Leave.\"" - ] - }, - "A slim halfling boy of around 9 years old watches the party from a barstool. He carries a copy of the Tales of Etharis, a book detailing deeds of great Etharian heroes. Despite his seemingly youthful appearance, he speaks with maturity beyond his years, introducing himself as Mouse. Mouse believes the party are legendary adventurers he read about in Tales of Etharis, and enthusiastically shows the adventurers the beginning of a tale called \"The Vanishing Keep\" which bears a striking similarity to the circumstances under which the party finds themselves captive. He treats the characters with reverence and is overly keen to help the party in any way he can. He carries a wooden toy sword at his hip.", - "Mouse explains that he was the most recent captive-some 40 years ago. He explains that time passes differently for each patron, but to his memory, Bryn has always been the innkeep. Some occupants feel every passing second of their captivity, while others believe they have only been held for a few days. Mouse is in the latter camp, and is optimistic about escape. If questioned about the boy who escaped, Mouse believes he has seen him, \"He lives in the attic on a mountain.\" He describes the \"boy\" as a withered old man with a long grey beard who walks with a black cane. Mouse knows nothing more about him, save that he lives alone." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplaying Bryn", - "page": 228, - "entries": [ - "Bryn lingers nearby, eavesdropping on Mouse's conversation with the characters. He is quick to interject when Mouse brings up the attic, grabbing the boy's arm and steering him toward the kitchen with promises of honey cakes. \"Come, let's not wear out our welcome with the new guests,\" he chastises, casting a glance at the newcomers who threaten to disturb the uneasy peace he has brokered with the other patrons. He vehemently denies the existence of the \"boy\" in the attic if questioned further." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Exploring the Second Floor", - "page": 228, - "entries": [ - "The second floor contains a suite of guest rooms. Rooms are located on either side of a hallway lit by sconces. The rooms are simply furnished, but comfortable. Bryn warns the characters not to go up to the second floor, as it is openly hostile. He tells them that if they must sleep, do so in the common room, and not in any of the beds on the second floor. The pillows have a habit of attempting to suffocate any occupant who has not paid to let the room.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T4: Room of Reverberations", - "page": 229, - "entries": [ - "The door is unlocked and swings ajar easily. Behind it is another door, slightly smaller and made of different wood. It too is unlocked. Opening this door reveals another slightly smaller door, again crafted from a different wood, and so on. Opening each consecutively smaller door eventually reveals a door no larger than a thumbnail. Opening this door reveals a limitless void that stretches endlessly into the distance. Another tiny door opens across the void, and a familiar eye peers through. Any character who calls out to the eye's owner is answered by their parallel self on the other side of the door." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T5: Jarah's Room", - "page": 229, - "entries": [ - "The door is unlocked, but something heavy rests on the other side, preventing it from being opened. Forcing it open requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. The wooden armoire blocking the door hobbles back toward its rightful place against the far wall, setting down with a dusty sigh. The room is simply furnished, with an unmade wooden-framed double bed, and an adjoining bathroom with a claw-footed bathtub. Running water is audible.", - "{@b {@i Bathroom.}} Closer inspection reveals the bathtub is heaped with multicoloured bubbles that never burst. They lazily drift about the room, bouncing off any surface they touch. Unless they succeed a DC 18 passive perception check, characters are too preoccupied by this to notice the trickles of water lapping over the side of the tub rapidly moving toward them. If they fail, the water seizes unwary characters by the ankles and attempts to drag them beneath the surface. Any individual caught unawares by the water must succeed a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, or be {@condition grappled} and pulled underwater. The player has one round to try and escape before the water attempts to force its way into the character's lungs, forcing them to succeed a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have all air in their lungs replaced with water, causing them to be considered suffocating. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn, ending the effect on a successful save.", - "If a character escapes the water, read the following:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "The water seethes and boils, lapping over the sides of the tub and cascading onto the floor. It gathers into a swirling, aqueous creature that towers over you. Its two massive forearms extend toward you, and a watery maw opens up in the centre of the swirling mass that serves as the creature's face. It lunges toward you with a gurgling roar." - ] - }, - "A {@creature water elemental} appears from the bathtub and is hostile to the characters." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T6: Guest Room", - "page": 229, - "entries": [ - "This room may be let to playable characters, however Bryn tries to dissuade the party members from doing so, explaining that the second floor is not safe. It is comfortably furnished and contains a double bed, an empty chest of drawers that has recently been repainted, and a washstand. Characters who haven't paid for the room and attempt to rest their heads on the soft feather pillows soon find they are unable to breathe, as the pillows sneakily wriggle their way out from beneath the heads of unsuspecting occupants and attempt to smother them in their sleep." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T7: Bryn's Room", - "page": 229, - "entries": [ - "The inkeep's room is locked, but the lock can be picked with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Thieves' Tools) check. Alternatively, a successful DC 18 Strength check will smash open the door. Unlike the other guests' rooms, Bryn's room appears to be more homely, and contains the following features:", - "A locked wooden trunk rests at the foot of a large, sturdy wooden bed in the northwest corner. Bryn's personal sigil, a black bear standing on its hind legs, is expertly carved into the wood above a large burnished padlock.", - "An empty wall mount for a greatsword, which is currently under the bar where Bryn can keep an eye on it.", - "A freestanding mirror that only shows the back of whoever looks into it.", - "A fringed woollen rug patterned like a serpent.", - "{@b {@i Wooden trunk.}} The lock on Bryn's trunk can be picked with thieves' tools on a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. ", - "The trunk appears to contain folded clothes, an old set of plate armour, and a heavily annotated book entitled Yaga Babesh. A secret compartment in the bottom can be detected by a character who examines the lining of the trunk and makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The compartment holds a silver key on a braided cord, a journal that screams when it is read, and a jar of swirling black mist. If confronted Bryn refuses to talk about the contents of the secret compartment of the trunk, beyond saying that they belonged to his old adventuring party, and asks the players to return the contents and speak no more of what they have found.", - "{@b {@i Quicksand Rug.}} Characters who step onto the rug become stuck and sink rapidly through the floor back down to the common room below if they fail a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T8: Second Guest Room", - "page": 230, - "entries": [ - "This room may be let to playable characters, however Bryn tries to dissuade the party members from doing so, explaining that the second floor is not safe. It is simply furnished and contains a double bed, a wardrobe, and a pitcher and washcloth on a wooden washstand. The room contains the following additional features:", - "A bronze kettle suspended on a wrought-iron arm over the hearth.", - "A glowing arcane rune that crudely scratches itself into the floorboards before violently gouging itself out, only to resume scratching itself into the wood again. This is audible only when inside the room.", - "{@b {@i Arcane Rune.}} A detect magic spell or similar ability reveals a powerful aura of conjuration magic around the rune. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check confirms that this rune sustains the layout of the tavern. Touching or destroying the rune destabilises the layout of the tavern, such that the rooms no longer retain their original order and characters (and NPCs) teleport spontaneously from place to place. The arcane rune has an AC of 10 and 20 hit points. It is a common annoyance for the tavern's occupants when someone, or something, touches or destroys the temperamental rune, only for it to reappear in a different location and resume its scratching. It would seem Bryn forgot to mention the rune earlier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "T9: Mimic", - "page": 230, - "entries": [ - "A door at the southernmost end of the hallway snickers and appears to tremble. Unlike the other doors which are numbered ascendingly, this door has the same number as its neighbour. The wood of the door appears to tremble and boil, warping into a slick blackish-purple mouth lined with two rows of teeth as thick as a forearm. Six amber eyes blink in unison, surveying the characters. \"Who pass'd 'ere gives it food,\" the {@creature mimic} lisps in Common, extending a pseudopod threateningly. The mimic will not attack the party if they offer it food." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Attic", - "page": 230, - "entries": [ - "The attic trapdoor has been fitted with a suspiciously new lock that can be picked with a successful DC 13 Dexterity check using thieves' tools. The trapdoor can only be unlocked from the outside (using the key found in the trunk in Bryn's quarters), or forced open with a successful DC 15 Strength check. A ladder drops down from the mouth of the attic, extending up into the dusty gloom above.", - "The attic space is a cramped garret with a sloped ceiling and a grimy, boarded-up skylight through which a few stars are visible. Boxes covered in dirty drop cloths, barrels, trunks and broken furniture litter the room under a fine layer of dust. In a back corner behind some peculiar crates labeled \"Deciduous Pearbulbs\", the characters can find a makeshift bed, recently slept in. The skylight can be forced open from the inside by prising off the boards with a successful DC 15 Strength check. It creaks in protest from years of disuse." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Inorim's Sanctum", - "page": 230, - "entries": [ - "The skylight opens onto a vast windswept mountaintop ringed with rocky crags and fine, powdery snow. The snow is not cold to the touch, and does not melt when it settles on the characters or on the ground. The roof's slate tiles underfoot give way to a stony path winding up through the crags toward a Valikan ruin. The ruin appears to be an ancient watchtower of rotted wood, crumbling stone blocks, and a large marble plinth set into a dead tree in the centre of the courtyard.", - "The party has stumbled into the sanctuary of Inorim Azeem, a powerful wizard who has been held captive by the tavern for over 300 years. The mountaintop is an extradimensional landscape of his own creation, and allows him to remain mostly immune to the draining effects of the tavern. Broken furniture is scattered around the courtyard. A {@creature stone golem} stands at attention in front of the plinth, on which sits a leather-bound journal.", - "{@b {@i 's Ward.}} By crossing into the courtyard, the characters have disturbed a powerful protective ward placed on the ruins. The stone golem was created by Inorim, and has been instructed to guard the sanctum. It moves to attack anyone other than Inorim who comes within 15 feet of the ruin.", - "If the characters fight and defeat the stone golem, read the following:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "The stone golem topples to the ground with a disembodied clatter. A loose flagstone in the foundation of the tower rises, and out from the trapdoor climbs a gaunt wizard with a short, pointed beard emerge in tattered robes. He walks with a limp, leaning on a black staff topped with a large amber stone. He appears visibly annoyed that you have destroyed his creation." - ] - }, - "If it seems that the characters will be defeated by the stone golem, read the following:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "A commanding voice booms across the courtyard, echoing around the mountain peaks. The voice speaks in a low, guttural tone\u2014an archaic variant of Deep Speech. The stone golem halts its attack, and turns away from the party, lurching back toward its post with a stiff, lock-jointed gait. A gaunt wizard climbs up from beneath a loose flagstone in the foundation of the tower, leaning heavily on a black staff topped with a large amber stone. He appears visibly annoyed that you have disturbed his sanctuary." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Meeting Inorim", - "page": 231, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "The wizard eyes you dubiously and speaks in a gruff tone, twisting his grizzled beard between his fingers. \"About time that stone golem had something to fight other than furniture. I'm Inorim Azeem, wizard and master chronicler. And before you ask, I am not the creator of this diabolical parasite. I have been its captive for some three hundred years. I cannot tell you its purpose nor what it is, but I have discovered that it drains the vitality from those wretched souls below to sustain itself. The tavern greatly desires my powers, but through me it would enact an unspeakable evil.\"" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0164.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check discerns that the wizard is honest. The stone golem serves as his protection against the malevolence of the tavern, and the piles of broken furniture were once animated by the tavern and sent to retrieve the wizard. Inorim greatly mistrusts the intentions of Bryn, who has been the innkeep since before Inorim became the tavern's captive and created the attic miniverse to sustain his powers. He advises the characters to be wary of Bryn, as he is unsure of the innkeeper's allegiances." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplaying Inorim", - "page": 231, - "entries": [ - "Despite his gruff manner, Inorim is relieved to see other characters who are not animated furniture sent to retrieve him. As a result of centuries spent using his powers to maintain the attic miniverse, Inorim constantly has a point of exhaustion.", - "If Inorim is healed by the characters or given information about the outside world, he is begrudgingly grateful, muttering his thanks. He offers the characters advice based on his years of careful observation of the tavern, and past escape attempts he has witnessed using the scrying spell. Inorim recalls that one previous adventurer came close to finding the seeing stone, only to be killed by the jaws of the mounted head while peering inside. He cannot leave the miniverse until the previous conduit of the tavern has been defeated.", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "\"The only way out is down. Down into the bedrock of this infernal parasite,\" Inorim says. \"Find the seeing stone in the mouth of the boar. It will show you the way out.\"" - ] - }, - "If Inorim is killed by the characters, the journal on the plinth reveals the same information. Leafing to the final page, the following is inscribed in Inorim's hand:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "The only way out is down. Down into the bedrock of this infernal parasite. I must take the seeing stone from the mouth of the boar. It will show the way out." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Returning to the Tavern", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "Crawling back down through the skylight, the characters emerge from a door into the second-floor hallway (due to a disturbance to the rune in T8) which swings shut by itself with a loud slam. The tavern begins to shake violently. Candles in their braziers flicker out, and the tavern is plunged into unnatural darkness. The corridor begins to constrict, pressing down from above and closing in on the sides. Sconces that were previously meters away on either side of the walls must be ducked under or avoided, and drip scalding wax if bumped into in the dark. Smaller characters are able to move at normal speed, but creatures of medium size or larger treat this area as difficult terrain.", - "Additionally, the following changes have occured within the tavern:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Mimic Encounter:", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "The mimic is no longer dissuaded by food, and is openly hostile to characters, attacking those within range. It is unaffected by the warping of the tavern." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Common Room Staircase:", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "The staircase back down to the common room has inverted itself, now leading up to the enclosed ceiling. Characters must decide whether to go through the door to T4 or T5 to return to the common room before the hallway fully constricts, crushing all who remain within." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Opening T4: (Room of Reverberations)", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "This door opens into the common room. From across the room, Bryn can be seen clearing half-drained tankards and unwashed plates. He casts the characters a disapproving look as they collapse through the door, which swings shut behind them with a loud slam." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Opening T5: (Jarah's Room)", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "The room appears very much the same as it did before. Running water can be heard coming from the bathroom, only now a water elemental takes the place of the lethal bathwater if they have not already fought and disposed of it. Jarah's room is unaffected by the constricting walls of the hallway outside. If the characters close this door and reopen it a second time, they can see the ground floor common room beyond." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Boar's Head", - "page": 232, - "entries": [ - "The common room is the same as the characters left it. A drinking game has commenced at one of the tables, and a large crowd has gathered. Jarah and Aren sit facing one another across the table, a circle of eight full tankards between them. They loudly insult one another, much to the delight of the spectators who cheer them on. The bard, Vieri, watches the proceedings with boredom, his gaze settling on the characters. At his hip, a beaded drawstring bag full of Dreams Leave catches the firelight. Bryn likewise watches the characters as he gathers empty plates at a nearby table.", - "Over the mantle, the mounted head continues to flicker between its varied forms (boar, black bear, crowned stag). Characters who reach into its mouth (in any form) find that a powerful set of jaws have clamped down on their hand with the force of a bear trap. Any character who reaches into the mouth must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 3 ({@damage 1d6}) piercing damage as the jaws clamp shut. If a character attempts to pull their hand away, a further 1 slashing damage is inflicted. The character is {@condition restrained} until the jaws are forced open. As an action, another character can pry open the jaws with a successful DC 13 Strength check.", - "{@b {@i Seeing stone.}} A {@spell detect magic} spell or similar magic reveals a powerful aura of divination magic around the mounted head over the mantle. Looking inside the mouth of the mounted head, one finds a smooth jade stone shaped like a planchette with a hole in the centre is visible. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the stone is used for finding hidden entrances within the tavern.", - "Having retrieved the stone, characters are able to look through the hole in the centre of the stone to reveal a golden, glowing trail leading to the location of the entrance to the basement. A wooden trapdoor behind the bar is carved with a triangular notch into which the seeing stone fits snugly. If the stone is inserted into this notch, the trapdoor slams open against its hinges with a shudder, and characters can see down into the yawning darkness below. There is no ladder extending down into the gloom.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Basement Dimension", - "page": 233, - "entries": [ - "To all appearances, the characters have found a subterranean exit beneath the tavern. If they go through the trapdoor, they fall through darkness and land in what appears to be the tavern's front yard. In fact, the characters have stumbled into a pocket universe beneath the tavern, in which a parallel tavern is the centrepiece of a condensed imitation of the real world above. The tavern door stands open, emitting a warm amber glow. However, there are no sounds issuing from the tavern, or from anywhere else. No wind rustles the leaves of the canopy, no calls of nocturnal animals. The night sky stretches overhead, twinkling with stars, flat and dimensionless as bright pinpoints painted on a high ceiling. The dense forest extends in either direction, thankfully bereft of werewolves.", - "Walking in any direction for a short duration invariably leads back to the tavern. Whenever the characters return to the tavern, the front door is always open, and the faint strumming of a lute can be heard from within. Inevitably, the characters must return to the tavern. The front door remains open as the characters enter through it into the parallel common room." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Downfall", - "page": 233, - "entries": [ - "The patrons sit around the tables, moving and interacting at an imperceptibly slow speed. Some appear {@condition paralyzed} mid-drink. Others sit hunched over a game of cards, their faces frozen in concentration. Bryn stands behind the bar, motionless as he pours ale from a keg. The trickle of beer flowing into the tankard is unmoving as an icicle. Characters notice a familiar figure by the hearth who moves at a normal pace, tuning his lute: {@creature Vieri|GH} the bard.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Meeting Vieri Barboro", - "page": 233, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "You see that the armchair by the hearth has been turned around to face the entrance. In it sits the bard. He strokes his chin thoughtfully. His dark eyes betray nothing of his thoughts. \"Vieri Barboro, at your service,\" he bows with a flourish. \"Bard, master conjurer, and lord of this realm.\"" - ] - }, - "A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check discerns that the bard is lying. While time and space appear to bend around him, his body jerks and convulses at odd intervals, almost as if he is not in full control of his actions. The bard disappears from his place by the fireside, and reappears behind the characters, walking across the bartop. He reaches behind the bar for Bryn's sword, balancing the blade on a finger. The sword doubles over like a magician's spoon trick. Vieri continues:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "\"I offered you every comfort; food, companionship, an unending flow of ale. I asked very little in return. Vitality is a small price for eternal contentment, no? And yet, you have proven quite a troubling meal to digest.\"" - ] - }, - "Vieri flickers out of view again, reappearing by the hearth, and attacks the player characters.", - "Combat starts with the tavern already having cast animate object on the bar before the players arrived. The bar bench rips out of the floorboards, throwing Bryn aside, and he topples to the floor like a dressmaker's dummy. The bar twists and writhes like a snake, poised to strike the characters. It comes down with a heavy crash that shakes the foundations of the tavern. The other furniture likewise becomes animated. The books on the bookshelf amass into a swirling flock to knock unwary characters {@condition prone}, a mop and bucket even join in the fray-the mop flies through the air like a jousting lance, while the bucket attempts to trip characters underfoot.", - "Killing Vieri will end the taverns effects on the animated furniture. When he dies, his body crumbles into a fine black powder that falls through the knots in the floorboards.", - "If Inorim is alive, read the following:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "\"Well met,\" a familiar voice behind you says. Inorim hobbles down the stairs toward you, leaning heavily on his staff. \"A vile creature, that bard. Never liked him. You seem to have proven more trouble than you're worth to the creature, and this behemoth does enjoy an easy meal. As for me, I will remain behind. Without a conduit for its power, the tavern will drift anchorless through time and space, finding new prey to satiate its gluttony.\"" - ] - }, - "Whether or not Inorim survived, continue from here. The tavern creaks and groans as if the supporting beams will collapse at any moment. Portraits fall from the walls with the sound of shattering glass.", - "The mounted head crashes to the floor, flickering rapidly between its varied forms. The remaining patrons collapse, rigid and unmoving. Furniture begins to warp and buckle, and the remaining books hurl themselves from the bookshelf and scatter across the room. Kegs of ale burst open in a cascade of foam. The very fabric of the tavern appears to warp and twist around Inorim, who raises a hand in farewell.", - "Characters who attempt to rescue the NPCs find that the latter's weight has doubled in the tavern's final attempt to retain its more docile captives. Characters must succeed at a DC 10 Strength check for each NPC they attempt to save.", - "Read the following to set the scene:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "In one heaving rumble, you are launched up through the hearth and out through the chimney back into the real world, landing with a thud by the carriageway where you first saw the tavern. You are covered in soot and disheveled from your less than graceful exit. The door to the tavern slams shut, and the tavern folds in on itself, vanishing from the Material Plane with a loud crack." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Carriageway", - "page": 235, - "entries": [ - "Any NPCs who have been rescued look around in shock, similarly covered in soot. They express their heartfelt thanks, and sheepishly ask where (and when) they have found themselves. Some, having been able to see the conflict, but immobile, may even believe that this is another of the tavern's illusions, and gaze about furtively, as if expecting Vieri to reappear at any moment. NPCs bid farewell to the adventurers, and ask for directions to the nearest town. Through the trees, the lights of a small village glimmer. The sound of dogs barking, and the distant murmur of civilisation, can be heard." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Treasure", - "page": 235, - "entries": [ - "Along with everything the players entered with, the tavern spewed out other items that it thought were theirs, wanting to be rid of them completely. After searching through the additional backpack that could be seen with Aren and the other Ebon Syndicate members. The bag contains {@dice 3d6} gems and jewelry worth 100gp each, a {@item circlet of blasting}, and a {@item ring of free action}." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0165.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "source": "GH", - "id": "GH2", - "data": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Adventure", - "page": 236, - "entries": [ - "The cities of Etharis are as varied as their occupants, but in these dark times many have violence, corruption, and despair in common. Runeheim, in the south of Kandar, is no different in this regard, and a district known colloquially as \"The Pit\" is the epicentre of a burgeoning darkness that threatens to overwhelm the towns inhabitants. Extortion, blackmail, and other underhanded deeds are commonplace, and many get caught in an infernal spiral before they even realize it...", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Familiar Faces", - "page": 236, - "entries": [ - "{@b Torven Chimer (commoner)} is the innkeeper of the Sticky Stew, the inn where the adventure begins, not far from the entrance of the Pit. A true chatterbox, he claims to be the best cook in the area (where there are not many cooks anyway) among other talents. But under this affable exterior hides an attentive eavesdropper who could be an invaluable source of information for those who grease his palm...", - "{@b Skellna Archbane} is the only remaining daughter of the Archbane family. She never (openly) goes in the Pit, and thus is not known there, and even in the rest of Runeheim she hasn't drawn much attention. She is actually a talented illusionist who seeks help to lift a curse on her older brother Eldhyl, a member of a dark cult in the Pit called the Blood Daggers. She's the one responsible for the substitution of the characters' bag, with the intention of getting their help by involving them in the schemes taking place in the Pit. Skellna, Nell and Kalseln are the same person and have the stats of a {@creature Mage}.", - "{@b Nell}, a strange young woman who wanders in the Pit, apparently knows many of its shortcuts and secrets. She is one of Skellna's alter egos.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Nell}, a strange young woman who wanders in the Pit, apparently knows many of its shortcuts and secrets. 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She has grown addicted to the Dreams Leaves addicts' blood, and has recently chosen Nell's brother as her partner.", - "{@b Lieutenant Doze} is a {@creature knight} of the Archbane guard, in charge of maintaining peace in the Pit, or more accurately in charge of preventing whatever happens in the Pit from spreading outside of it. He has many scars, including a huge one on the side of his mouth that seems to be the cause of his strong accent. He holds his share of secrets, the greatest one being that he controls the smuggling of Dreams Leaves into the Pit.", - "{@b Skeinig} is an alchemist of the Archbane family. His laboratory is not far from the Muck Gate and the Sticky Stew. He is handsomely paid for his silent obedience in creating the Dreams Leaves for the profits of the Archbane family, but his weakness is his love for carnal pleasure...", - "{@b Bedlaf}, a poor man used by various gangs to deliver missives and secrets." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Where to Start", - "page": 236, - "entries": [ - "After harsh travels across wastelands, the characters have finally reached the town of Runeheim where they intend to take a well-deserved rest. As they don't know the town very well and they will most likely find themselves in the least expensive inn\u2014the Sticky Stew. The Sticky Stew is near the Muck Gate, a guarded gate inside the town that controls comings and goings from the slum known as the Pit.", - "The adventure starts while the characters are having a drink in the inn's common room. A group of bruisers sit at the table next to them, and shortly they are hailed by another who just came in, seemingly drunk. He-seemingly by accident-faints on one of the characters, causing their drink to spill on one of the bruisers, and precipitating a general brawl. After the brawl, the characters realize that the gentlemen who started it has vanished. The next morning they notice that one of their bags has been exchanged with someone else's." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Locations of Interest", - "page": 237, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Locations Outside the Pit", - "page": 237, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Sticky Stew", - "page": 237, - "entries": [ - "Situated near the town entrance and just outside the Pit, the Sticky Stew (called \"the Stink Eye Stew\" by its detractors) is a low-grade inn that owes most of its business to low prices and its proximity to a town gate. Nonetheless the Sticky Stew is a place where people from all over cross paths, looking for a cheap meal or a cheap room after a harsh journey." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Muck Gate", - "page": 237, - "entries": [ - "Across the square from the Sticky Stew, a huge gate blocks entrance to the rough area called the Pit. That gate once was magnificent, but decades of neglect have uglied it to the point that it is now called the Muck Gate. The name also suits it because all the towns filth, thrown into the river running through it, backs up beside the gate until the sluice is periodically opened, releasing the flow on into the Pit. The Muck Gate is only opened during the day, and it is constantly guarded by a group of 4 {@creature guard||guards} led by Lieutenant Doze, a huge scarred warrior built like a brick wall." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Pit", - "page": 237, - "entries": [ - "The action takes place in Runeheim, and mostly in the rough area called the {@b Pit}, a slum crippled by a drug called the Dreams Leaves. People addicted to it experience enveloping hallucinations in which all their wishes are fulfilled. Addicts will do anything for it, and the situation has degenerated to the point where a vampire appeared and took control of the Pit.", - "Falkia by name, the vampire quickly established a gang called the Blood Daggers whose members monitor the drug addicts, bringing them to dispensaries where they are taken care of. There the addicts are exploited as blood providers in exchange for their daily dose. Indeed, as they are addicted to the Dreams Leaves, Falkia has grown addicted to the blood of the addicts.", - "Despite the questionable motives of the Blood Daggers, this state of affairs at least stabilized the spread of the drug in the Pit for a time. Things have escalated again recently with the appearance of a new gang. Called the Grey Rogues, and led by a powerful but elusive sorceress known under the name of Kals, they attacked several of the Blood Daggers' key dispensaries. Although the Grey Rogues seem to be making a play for control of the drug trade, their true motives are unclear." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0169.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Drowned Bridge", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "Approximately in the centre of the Pit, an old bridge crosses the river. Due to the bowl-like depression in which the Pit is situated, this bridge and the area around are flooded almost every time the sluice gate is opened by the guards at the Muck Gate. Those unlucky enough to find themselves on the bridge at the time risk drowning, hence the name of Drowned Bridge. Some distance further on, the river disappears through a small tunnel that crosses the town's ancient outer wall." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dead Rat Market ", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "One block from the Drowned Bridge, one can find an alley stuck between high dilapidated buildings. Almost every day, a market is held there, allowing those who have a few coins left to buy spoiled food and other articles that merchants want to get rid of. Rats are everywhere in the Pit, and it's not unusual to find a dead one \"included\" in the merchandise. That's why many people call the place the Dead Rat Market." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Lost Hope Dispensary", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "On what could be considered as the main street of the Pit stands a long, flat building, faded and covered with rust. Once glorious and shining, its frontispiece is now half dismantled, but the title is still there bar one letter-passersby are left to wonder whether it is the \"Last Hope\" or the \"Lost Hope\". Those who know what disease troubles the patients of that cursed place favor the latter version. Inside the dispensary, under the violent control of the Blood Daggers, people addicted to the Dreams Leaves are kept in a desperate state of continued intoxication, delivering a daily blood pouch for the vampire Falkia until their dying breath." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Ruined Manor/Blood Manor", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "On the far slope of the depression that shapes the Pit, clinging to the base of Runeheim's main wall, lies a ruined manor, yet another vestige of a prestigious but long-forgotten past. Abandoned for centuries, it is now under the control of the Blood Daggers and their mistress, the vampire {@creature Falkia Coldheart|GH}. The only access to the manor is a straight and steep road that makes it near impossible to approach without being spotted. This further reinforces the manor's dominant position. Though it used to simply be called the Ruined Manor, it is now known as the Blood Manor." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The contents of the switched bag", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "While the switched bag looks indistinguishable from the one which was taken, a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check or a detect magic spell reveals that it was actually a different bag disguised by an illusion spell. If the characters don't realize the spell's existence, it will dissipate after some time (at the GM's discretion), revealing that magic was at work.", - "The bag contains a mysterious device, and nothing else. A closer look gives details: a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals scratched writing on some parts of the device, and a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check tells that it works with magic and seems to be assembled from pieces that were not initially designed for it.", - { - "type": "inset", - "entries": [ - "The device is actually a Dreams Leaves converter, a magical tool for rendering Dreams Leaves into an edible powder." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Finding the thief/blunderer", - "page": 238, - "entries": [ - "Questioning Torven, the innkeeper, reveals that the thief-or the blunderer-is the drunk lad who started the brawl, a man called Bedlaf. By digging deeper, the characters can also learn that he is used as a mule by gangs of the Pit.", - "To find out more, they must head for the Pit to investigate the local gangs." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Passing the Muck Gate", - "page": 239, - "entries": [ - "Before entering the Pit, the characters reach the Muck Gate. There they meet Lieutenant Doze. He can answer a few general questions about the Pit, but doesn't know anything about Bedlaf. If asked, he will explain that he was not on duty at the gate the day before.", - "Once in the Pit, the characters meet a girl, Nell, who seems interested in helping them in exchange for a few coins. She has a strange manner of speaking and hails the characters with the words: {@i \"I know things about the Pit. I'm Nell. Ask. I'll talk if I can.\"}", - "{@b Note}: In subsequent encounters with Nell, she'll systematically use the same phrase, {@i \"Ask. I'll talk if I can.\"}", - "In the course of talking to the characters, she tells them that Bedlaf was commissioned by the Grey Rogues, a gang of thieves that recently took control of some businesses in the Pit. She directs them to Dead Rat Market as the best place for them to find a member of the Grey Rogues, by either threatening, convincing, or through observation. A DC15 Charisma check is the fastest way to ask the right questions and find the Grey Rogues." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Finding the Grey Rogues", - "page": 239, - "entries": [ - "The characters finally meet a group of Grey Rogues. At first, they don't know anyone named Bedlaf, but a captain suddenly remembers something.", - "{@i \"Kals told me she had commissioned an important delivery from a mule called Bedlaf, and it hadn't delivered on time. She feared he'd gone missing, and she said the delivery had to be made whatever the cost.\"}", - "The Grey Rogue captain then asks the characters to make the delivery in Bedlaf's place. In exchange, they learn who the addressee was: a dispensary controlled by the Blood Daggers. At this point the characters might decide to head to the Lost Hope Dispensary in order to find out more about Bedlaf, but if they haven't already investigated the device to be delivered, they might prefer to do that before making the delivery." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Delivering the Device to the Lost Hope Dispensary", - "page": 239, - "entries": [ - "Upon arrival at the Lost Hope Dispensary, the characters witness a Dreams Leaves addict being assaulted and kidnapped by a group of Blood Daggers. Depending on their reaction, the characters might get involved in a fight with the brutes. Either way, it is interrupted by the arrival of a Blood Dagger captain.", - "The captain will receive the device from the characters and give the characters a sealed letter in return. If asked about Bedlaf, he'll just say (truthfully) that he's never heard of him. At this point another character gets out of the dispensary (Eldhyl), whose manners seem to be out of place among the rough lackeys who escort him. He won't say his name, though, and just follows the Blood Dagger escort.", - "{@b Note}: Characters who make a DC15 Wisdom (Insight) check notice he's under some sort of magical influence.", - "{@b Note}: If the characters decide to read the letter, they learn that Kals has asked for an appointment with Falkia, the leader of the Blood Daggers, in exchange for delivery of the artifact. The letter contains a positive answer to that request, and the meeting is supposed to happen at midnight, that same day." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0170.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Investigating the Device", - "page": 239, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Asking questions", - "page": 239, - "entries": [ - "Nell neither recognizes it nor knows anything about it. However, a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that there's something wrong with her, as if she unconsciously recognizes the device, but at the same time answered sincerely that she didn't know about it.", - "Lieutenant Doze also denies knowing anything about it, but a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that seeing it has startled him. If the characters press him about it, Doze will respond with threats and refuse to answer further.", - "Torven, for a convincing amount of money or a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check, says that it looks like some devices he has seen at Skeinig's laboratory.", - "{@i \"I sometimes get orders for my excellent stew from clients who are too busy to come to my honourable establishment.\"}", - "{@i \"One of them, the respected alchemist in service of the Archbane family, is a regular. I usually have one of my assistants make the delivery, but I remember that once they were all sick and I had to deliver it myself. Mr. Skeinig is a generous client, if you know what I mean, so it is always worth taking his orders. His laboratory is only one block east from here, actually. Oh yes, the place is well defended by Archbane guards, so there must be valuable material in there. Anyway, I wasn't allowed to stay for long, but as Mr. Skeinig was very busy that day, I had to bring the food directly to him, right on his desk, and that's where I have seen pieces that looked similar to that thing you have here. Colour of the metal, and polish too. Well, that might be quite different, but when you showed me that thing, it almost immediately brought up that memory. And trust me, I have a nose for that kind of stuff.\"}", - "After that monologue, the innkeeper smells the air while a burning odor spreads out, and suddenly runs to his kitchen, screaming, {@i \"MY STEEEEEW!!!\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Skeinig's Laboratory", - "page": 240, - "entries": [ - "The laboratory can be found easily as it's the only guarded building on the street indicated by Torven. However, the characters have to find a way to enter the lab. A few options to consider:", - "Neutralize the 2 guards and take their keys: quite risky, as in that part of the town there are often other citizens passing by who would not hesitate to raise the alarm and summon the town guard.", - "If they know about Skeinig's weakness, thanks to Torven the chatterbox, they may disguise a character as a courtesan sent by Skeinig's habitual brothel.", - "Disguise as Archbane guards to relieve the guards on duty. The characters may notice that the guards like to have a drink or two at the Sticky Stew before relieving their comrades.", - "Unless they choose option 2 or get the keys, the characters will have to pick the door lock with thieves' tools, making a DC 13 Dexterity check. The lock is enchanted with a defensive spell, so each failed attempt results in a small thunderbolt striking the lockpicker, producing an audible crack easily heard up to 20 feet away, and inflicting {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", - "Once inside the laboratory, the characters either meet and interrogate Skeinig if he's here, or explore the lab by themselves if he is not. In any case they should discover two critical pieces of information:", - "{@b The person who ordered the parts and made the Dreams Leaves converter:}", - "Skeinig can explain that Skellna, the only remaining child of the Archbane family, asked him for a few alchemical items but he doesn't know what she wanted to do with them.", - "A DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check discovers an unfinished letter from Skeinig to Skellna in which he mentions the parts she asked him for, and asks her what she intended to do with them.", - "{@b Material from the greenhouses.} A lot of material related to plant culture surrounds Skeinig's desk, and another DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals some plans for a distillation device to improve the testing of the \"concentration of the last Dreams Leaves delivery from the greenhouses.\"", - "If the characters interrogate Skeining and let him go, he will not notify the town guards in case they decide to investigate the laboratory. However he will send three thugs and their leader (bandit captain) to deal with the characters." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Meeting Kals at the Grey Rogues' den", - "page": 241, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Despite the meeting with the Blood Daggers at the Lost Hope Dispensary, Bedlaf is still missing, and the characters' stolen stuff, too. If they decide to go back to the Grey Rogues, the characters cross paths with Nell, who tells them there's been a punch-up around the Blood Manor recently. She'll also tell them that she saw a Grey Rogues member crossing the Drowned Bridge just minutes ago.", - "If the characters go there, they can spot the Grey Rogue among the crowd with a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. If they decide to follow him, they'll need to perform a group DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) checks in a row to manage to follow him unnoticed to the Grey Rogue's den.", - "If they try to directly approach him, he'll run away and they'll need a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check to catch up and get him to lead them to the Grey Rogues' den.", - "The Grey Rogues' den is well hidden in the most crowded part of the Pit, in a dense block of several apparently abandoned houses. Behind locked doors and boarded-up windows, the buildings have been joined on the inside into a single complex. It has several entrances, in covered narrow pathways or in underground hallways, all locked or guarded by wardens disguised as beggars. Inside, there is a main hall on the ground floor where the characters are brought in. In a corner, a few Grey Rogues are furbishing weapons and taking an inventory of their goods. With a DC15 Wisdom (Perception) check, the characters recognize two of the bruisers they fought at the Sticky Stew." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0172.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Once in the Grey Rogues' den, the characters might ask for help getting their stuff back. If they're convincing, thanks to a successful DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation/Persuasion) check, they'll be introduced to Kals. If they miss their check, a melodic voice seeming to come from above asks to see the guests, and Kals introduces herself.", - "Kals is a beautiful, charismatic young woman. She seems a bit short of breath when the characters enter her office, but doesn't mention it and welcomes the characters.", - "{@i \"I've been keeping tabs on you and you know what you're doing. I like that. I'm Kals, leader of these Grey Rogues down there. Good lads, willing. But I need more, so I won't beat about the bush. I need you to help me fight the Blood Daggers. You've met them, you've seen their manners, and what they do to the people. I won't lie/I'm not a saint, and neither are my men. But we're far less toxic for the Pit than that bitch Falkia and her henchmen.\"}", - "A DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices that some documents in the room bearing Kals' full name, Kalseln.", - "A DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check informs the characters that an illusion spell surrounds the sorceress, but doesn't reveal what exactly in her appearance is changed by the spell.", - "If interrogated about the Dreams Leaves traffic, and the Grey Rogues' interference in it, Kals explains she wants to take control of it for two reasons. First, she wants to cut off Falkia's supply of blood. Second, she's anxious to learn how the drug is transported, and where it comes from. So far, all she has been able to learn is that the drug supplies are replenished about every two weeks.", - "If asked about the device, she explains that it is a converter for the Dreams Leaves, which allows for safer and more potent consumption of the drug. If asked about its design and provenance, she'll ignore the question and refuse to talk further about the subject.", - "During the discussion, Kals directly accuses the Blood Daggers of the theft and Bedlaf's disappearance. She'll suggest investigating the Drowned Bridge, as Blood Daggers are said to drop their victims in the river from there." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Searching the Drowned Bridge", - "page": 242, - "entries": [ - "At some point after entering the Pit, when the characters decide to go to the Drowned Bridge-for example by following Kals' advice-they cross paths with a patrol led by Lt. Doze, who strongly dislikes people nosing around the Drowned Bridge. His patrol is on the lookout while they slowly drive a barge along the river, searching its bottom with poles. On a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check, they notice that the barge seems much heavier in the water than it should be.", - "If asked about what they're doing, Lt. Doze interrupts his men and answers that they're just removing blockages and ensuring the river keeps flowing out of the town. He won't say more though, and orders the characters to move on, as they are getting in the way. If the characters refuse, he'll send 4 guards after them while he hurries the barge to the tunnel, opening the heavy portcullis to get outside the town.", - "{@i \"Dennis! Melfoy! Tuck! Archie! Whatever you find on these nosy parkers' bodies is yours. But hurry, I won't leave the portcullis open for long!\"}", - "Once he has opened the portcullis, he'll call his guards back (if they're not dead already) and warn the characters.", - "{@i \"Ya really wanna dig in dirt, heh? Do as ya please, but ya might en' up buried in it sooner than expected!\"} He concludes with a loud, raucous laughter, that his remaining men instantly join.", - "{@b Important note:} After this skirmish, the characters will be attacked on sight by the guards at the Muck Gate from now on.", - "If the characters have interrupted Lt. Doze, and they look for their bag by the river, they will find it with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check\u2014but it's empty. During their search, the characters hear a flare fire from outside the town. (The flare is a signal for the guards posted at the Muck Gate, to open the sluice gate!) If they have not guessed that this would happen, they are in danger of drowning. They will hear the onrushing water and must escape before the area floods.", - "If they haven't interfered in Lt. Doze and his men's work, they might get some information from him. If they ask about their bag and the Blood Daggers dropping their victims in the river, he answers,", - "{@i \"Do the Blood Daggers drop their shit here? Who wouldn't? Even a child would tell ya that. When we open the sluice gate and let the dirt through, whatever remains under that garbage river is gone. Convenient isn't it? What's ya mule's name again? Bedlaf? Honestly, I know most mules that get in and out of the Pit, and that one I've never heard of. Ya sure ya got the right name?\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Confronting the Blood Daggers", - "page": 242, - "entries": [ - "Retrieving the bag right where Kals thought it would be might entice the characters to believe her accusations against the Blood Daggers.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "If they decide to come back and report the information to Kals, she'll suggest that the characters seize the occasion of her meeting with Falkia at sunset to enter the Blood Manor and get their stuff back. In exchange, she asks them to find a young man named Eldhyl in the manor and bring him to her, unharmed. If they take this course, entering the manor won't be very difficult and the characters find Eldhyl there.", - "If the characters decide to confront the Blood Daggers by themselves, they have more trouble approaching the manor undetected. Once there, Falkia meets them in person, with Eldhyl at her side." - ] - }, - "In either case, they find Eldhyl using the Dreams Leaves converter. He will absolutely refuse to leave the place, but reveals the following information:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Eldhyl claims to have joined Falkia out of choice.", - "Eldhyl is the heir of Archbane family, a noble family from outside the Pit, and he abandoned them in order to forget their unforgivable crimes." - ] - }, - "{@i \"I came to Falkia by choice. I learned of her addiction to blood tainted by the Dreams Leaves, so it was an obvious choice for me to offer her mine. My blood is very special. No, I'm not talking about my noble Archbane blood, though somehow yes, I'm talking about it. Or maybe you don't know-it doesn't matter. I don't see any reason to go back to my old life. It would mean living in a pool of shame with only an illusion of honour. Disgusting. All I want is oblivion, and the Dreams Leaves give me that, especially with that converter you delivered. I recognise my little sister's work. If you see her again, send my regards.\"}", - "If she's present, Falkia will deny being involved in Bedlaf's disappearance.", - "{@i \"Why would I care about some mule? Things are quiet around here-no one dares to face me. I have all I need, plenty of tasty blood from the dispensary and Eldhyl for my evening pleasure. I would drive a stake into my own heart just to be able to drink more of his blood. Not that that would be enough to kill me, of course, but I'm telling you that from a mortal's point of view, so that things are crystal clear.\"} She ends by grinning wickedly.", - "Falkia also implies that the characters are being manipulated. For example if they ask about fights on the evening when Bedlaf disappeared (according to Nell), Falkia will say that nothing actually happened, and that no one dares to walk within 150 feet from the Blood Manor.", - "{@i \"Maybe you should consider more seriously who you trust and who you don't. I have nothing to hide, but is that true for everyone in the Pit? I wonder. Does that Bedlaf even exist? Looks like you are chasing ghosts.\"} She then laughs openly before sending the characters off.", - "{@i \"I owe you nothing, and I wish you no harm. So leave now before I get tired of that distraction. I need Eldhyl's blood now.\"} Eldhyl and she embrace as she tenderly drives her teeth in his neck, without breaking her gaze with the characters.", - "But soon her gaze softens as she starts moaning with pleasure.", - "At that point the characters have no choice but to leave as they have been surrounded by many Blood Daggers." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Conclusion", - "page": 243, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Truth about the Dreams Leaves", - "page": 243, - "entries": [ - "Information below is obtained (or not) by the characters during their investigation in the Pit. These are secrets known to only a select few in the Pit, including Eldhyl.", - "{@i Where does it come from?}", - "Dreams Leaves are grown from magical plants in the greenhouses of the Archbane family. This can be guessed by the characters based on the following clues:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The greenhouse material in Skeinig's lab.", - "Torvek reveals that the Archbane greenhouses are by the riverside." - ] - }, - "{@i Who makes it?}", - "The Archbane family (who Nell is part of) is responsible for the production, with the help of Skeinig. This can to be guessed by the characters based on the following clues:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Eldhyl's comments about his family's unforgivable crimes.", - "Notes found at Skeinig's lab about improving {@i \"Dreams Leaves concentration\"}." - ] - }, - "{@i Who brings it to the Pit?}", - "Every two weeks, the towns trash is released in the river that crosses the Pit. Lt. Doze uses this occasion to smuggle the Dreams Leaves into the Pit. Characters may guess this based on the following clues:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The suspicious weight of Lt. Doze's barge.", - "Torvek's comment about the greenhouses being by the riverside.", - "Forcing Lt. Doze to confess." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0173.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The multiple identities of Nell/Kalseln/Skellna", - "page": 244, - "entries": [ - "The following clues can help the characters guess that Kalseln and Nell are the same person as Skellna:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Nell's strange speech pattern.", - "After their first visit at the Blood Manor, the characters may have doubts about the reports of a punch-up from Nell as such reports were refuted by Eldhyl and Falkia.", - "Successful DC18 Intelligence (Arcana) checks or {@spell detect magic} spells cast near Nell or Kals, revealing that an illusion spell is at work.", - "Finding out Kals' full name when meeting her in her office.", - "Learning of Skellna's existence (from Skeinig's lab notes, or after asking questions of Torvek about Eldhyl and other Archbane family members)." - ] - }, - "When they begin to have doubts about Nell, the characters might also decide to follow her, and thus find out that she seems to live at the Grey Rogues' den. Successfully following her should require three successful DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) checks in a row." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Taking sides", - "page": 244, - "entries": [ - "Nell/Kalseln/Skellna founded the Grey Rogues with the intent of using them to fight the Blood Daggers' influence and get her brother back. If the characters manage to assemble all the pieces of the puzzle, they understand that Nell's family is responsible for the Dreams Leaves and that Eldhyl came on his own to the Pit and Falkia to escape his shame. They then have to decide how to use that information." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Confronting Kals", - "page": 244, - "entries": [ - "If the characters confront Kalseln about her tricks, she admits that she played them to get Eldhyl back, and reiterates her request to help her fight Falkia and the Blood Daggers in exchange for their stolen stuff and a substantial reward. At this point, the characters might decide to accept or refuse. If they know that the Archbane family is responsible for the production and traffic of Dreams Leaves, they might also decide to inform on Kalseln, or not.", - "Below are the main forks in the conclusion, depending on what the characters know and decide to do or say.", - "{@b A.If they help Kalseln/Skellna}", - "They have to choose how to get Eldhyl back.", - "A.1. Simply attacking the Blood Manor", - "In that case, Kals and a few Grey Rogues join them for a final battle. If they manage to defeat Falkia and her Blood Daggers, Eldhyl is freed, but his sorrow will make him sink even deeper in his addiction to the Dream Leaves.", - "A.2. Revealing the provenance of the Dreams Leaves", - "If the characters know where the Dreams Leaves are produced, they might decide to inform Kalseln. In that case, if they don't know that Nell/Kalseln is also Skellna, she reveals herself in return. After that, the team still has to decide how to use that information.", - "A.2.1. Ask Skeinig to change the Dreams Leaves", - "Clever characters might suggest to have Skeinig and Skellna working together to change the nature of the Dreams Leave to make addicts' blood distasteful for vampires. By doing so, they avoid a fight against Falkia, and maintain a stable situation in the Pit. The vampire will indeed simply abandon the Pit, and Eldhyl, like a child throws away an old toy. But as a consequence of that abandonment, Eldhyl will kill himself.", - "A.2.2. Cut the Dreams Leaves supply line", - "Another option that the characters might think of is to confront Lt. Doze and thus stop the supply line from Archbane greenhouses to the Pit. In that case, a fight against Lt. Doze and his full squad is unavoidable. After that, the shortage of Dreams Leaves triggers unrest, leading to a battle with the Blood Daggers and Falkia. However, this will allow Eldhyl, if he survives, to get free of his addiction, overcome his shame, and return to his family with a resolve to stop Dreams Leaves production for good. Unfortunately, Skellna is unlikely to survive the battle with Falkia. If Skellna survives, she rewards the characters for whatever sorrow her plans have caused them, and the tells them where they can find their stolen items.", - "{@b B. If they refuse to help Kalseln/Skellna}", - "In this situation, the characters face the anger of Kalseln/Skellna. However, if they know where the Dreams Leaves are produced and inform Kalseln about it, she softens her tone towards them. If the characters don't know that she is Skellna, she decides to reveal herself, and shares all the hate she harbors against her family, who she holds responsible for her brother's degradation.", - "At this point, the characters might decide to change their opinion on Skellna and finally help her (triggering fork A instead of B).", - "If the characters don't want to help Skellna in any case, the following situations might happen.", - "B.1. Not choosing one evil above the other", - "If the characters knew (and told Skellna) about the Dreams Leaves' provenance, she accepts their neutrality and gives their items back before sending them away without ceremony. Later on, when leaving the Pit, the characters will see a fire in the rich part of the town. In a desperate attempt to get her brother free, Skellna has set the greenhouses on fire, triggering a huge fire in the town that will kill many citizens.", - "B.2. Fighting the sorceress", - "If the characters don't know (or don't tell Skellna) about the Dreams Leaves' provenance, they must face her anger and are forced to fight her. If they defeat her, they will be able to loot her office and get their items back in addition to some gold. If they didn't know her real identity, they find papers in the office revealing it." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "id": "GH3", - "source": "GH", - "data": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics", - "page": 246, - "entries": [ - "Evil comes in many forms in Etharis, so much so that merely keeping a record of it is the surest way to madness. Some places are infested with darkness, while others are quite removed from it. Charneault Kingdom outwardly resembles the latter, but those who wander there should remain on their guard, as it maintains its share of terrors. Among these, curses could be the most horrific afflictions a living being can face, and even the dead are not exempt..." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Familiar Faces", - "page": 246, - "entries": [ - "{@b The Blood Knight} is a deadly supernatural creature that assumes the form of a hulking knight dripping in blood. Recently, it has been sighted in an area called the Lake of the Twin Waters. The knight appears to its victims suddenly, striking down its prey with ruthless brutality before disappearing without a trace.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0174.webp" - } - }, - "{@b Ser Hughes le Généreux} was a famous local knight who gave his life a century ago to defend the Lake's inhabitants against bandits and creatures of the dark. He had taken an oath to the ancient Water Spirit that dwelt in the Lake of Twin Waters. Though he perished shortly thereafter, his corpse was divided into five pieces which retained their connection to the Spirit's mystical powers to carry on Ser Genereux's unfulfilled oath. The remains are now venerated as sacred relics purported to protect the Lake.", - "{@b Lucius Balder}, the reeve in charge of Bonneseaux village. Devoted to the principle of minimum effort, Balder always tries to shirk his duties to subalterns or any available underling. On the other hand, he likes to thoroughly review the inns in the villages that he oversees to ensure their quality of service hasn't deteriorated in his absence.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0176.webp" - } - }, - "{@b Ymdrin Khaesir}, an ambitious dark elf sorcerer who has recently (and secretly) settled in the area. He intends to take control of the local Spirit of Nature by invoking a curse on Ser Hugues' soul, awakening the Blood Knight. Indeed, the Spirit is weakened by the unfulfilled oath between it and Ser Hugues so many years ago, and it is only a matter of time before its power is depleted enough for Ymdrin to assume control through the Ritual of Dark Mist. Ymdrin has the stats of a {@creature Mage|mm}.", - "{@b Daelron}, an elven bard with flamboyant attire who is rumored to be able to walk across the surface of the lake. His secret is that he is a Bondmaker- an elven druid charged with appeasing Spirits of Nature in the Charneault Kingdom. Daelron was sent by the Circle of Bondmakers to figure out what was happening in the Lake of the Twin Waters, in case the recent disturbances have anything to do with the inhabitants provoking a Spirit of Nature.", - "{@b Mother Hedwige} is an old wise woman living in the Sen Yaomil Sanctuary. She is the High Priestess of the Generous Sisters, an order of priestesses devoted to following Ser Hugues' example by helping the poor and destitute. Mother Hedwige has the stats of a {@creature Priest}.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0175.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Locations of Interest", - "page": 247, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bonneseaux Village", - "page": 247, - "entries": [ - "This large village is the primary human settlement in the area. Situated on a sloping hill on the south side of the lake, it is almost entirely surrounded by water. Indeed, water levels have risen over recent years, gradually encircling the south side of the village. In response, villagers who did not wish to move further up the hill began building their houses on stilts, while others took to living on boats. While others may consider this an extreme measure, the people of this region already relied heavily on boats for fishing and local export. Fishing is both a pastime and a necessity for the inhabitants of Bonneseaux village, and fishing equipment can be seen outside nearly every dwelling. The smell of fish also fills most parts of the village, particularly on days when there is a strong northerly wind.", - "Bonneseaux is under the jurisdiction of the larger town Vertechutes, situated two days' walk to the northeast. The reeve Lucius Balder is in charge of enforcing the kingdom's law in the west area of Vertechutes' jurisdiction, which includes several villages in addition to Bonneseaux. Therefore, he only passes by on rare occasions such as collecting taxes. Most of the time the only representatives of authority is a guardroom maintaining a dozen militia guardsmen on the south side of the village.", - "The local economy is built around fishing and some hunting in the nearby forests. The proximity of the Royal Road helps maintain trade between Bonneseaux, other nearby villages, and Vertechutes. Traveling merchants regularly pass by to join the local market, buying fish or meat, and selling other goods not produced in Bonneseaux.", - "On the main (and only) square in Bonneseaux, one can also find a few local merchants, an old chapel, and an inn called The Caught Fish.", - "The local merchants in Bonneseaux are:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Pierson, a blacksmith-farrier.", - "Simon, an older man who runs a corner food shop.", - "Lucas, a barber." - ] - }, - "During the adventure, the following traveling NPCs are in town, and refuse to leave as they fear being attacked on the road:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Arthus, a bookseller.", - "Guyard, an herbalistfrom Vertechutes", - "Daelron, an elven bard who performs at the Caught Fish." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Remote Fisherman Camp", - "page": 247, - "entries": [ - "The lake is fed by two rivers, one coming from the north and the other from the northwest. The land between the two rivers is particularly vivid, as are the two rivers, which support a thriving ecosystem of fish and other creatures ranging from the inoffensive to the downright deadly.", - "Therefore, fishermen and hunters have established a camp at the mouth of the northwest river." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sen Yaomil Sanctuary", - "page": 248, - "entries": [ - "At the southeast end of the lake on a high isolated headland stands a once-magnificent elven sanctuary. Decades of neglect have left it in crumbling disrepair, but it is now home to the Generous Sisters, a local religious order who tend to the sanctuary in the name of Ser Hugues le Généreux. The priestesses live mostly in selfsufficiency, and only receive a few supplies from the village in exchange for their vineyard's yield and weekly sermons at the village chapel." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Tol Saern Ruins", - "page": 248, - "entries": [ - "A long time ago, before the founding of Charneault Kingdom, some elves populated the area that would become the Lake of the Twin Waters. At that time, there was no lake, only the two rivers, hence the name Caer Melinei or \"the land of the twin rivers\". The elves had built a small village on both sides of the northern river, with a beautiful bridge spanning the river's breadth. They lived there for a long time, but were finally forced to abandon it under the pressure of human expansion. Humans settled in the village for some time, but today what remains of it lies in ruins or has been engulfed by the waters of the lake." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hermit's Tower", - "page": 248, - "entries": [ - "One of the rare elven buildings that has stood the test of time is the high tower on the western point of the centre island of the lake. It was probably used as a watchtower by the elves back when they lived in the area, but nowadays it is only inhabited by an old hermit. The centre island itself is filled with hostile plant life." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0177.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Where to Start", - "page": 248, - "entries": [ - "While walking on the Royal Road, the characters witness an apparition of the Blood Knight, who slaughters a small merchant convoy at the crossroads leading to the village of Bonneseaux. There's a heavy, dark mist all around and they lose sight of the knight. Whatever their reaction, they are surprised at the crime scene by the appearance of Lucius Balder, the reeve.", - "He is escorted by 20 militia guards journeying from a larger town two days from Bonneseaux. The characters are accused of the crime, arrested, and brought to the village to face trial. The characters are granted a chance to argue their innocence (and if they defend themselves poorly, testimonies fromlocals about previous apparition sightings could assist in proving their innocence). The reeve is a pragmatic man, and decides to negotiate a deal with the characters that also benefits him. Their wealth is seized, and they have to investigate the Blood Knight in order to have it returned to them in full.", - "{@i \"Listen, adventurer, I don't really believe that this is your doing. But I don't know you, and it would seem to me you just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong moment. I must do something about it, or my reputation will suffer. You seem to be good, willing lads. I'll give you a chance to clear your name. Solve this case for me, and I will forget everything. In the meantime, your valuables will be seized and held securely at the Caught Fish, the finest tavern in Bonneseaux village.\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Progression", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "When the adventure starts, only two apparitions of the Blood Knight have been reported, with five casualties, including two militia soldiers, and two missing persons. This was enough for the local guardroom to send a distress message to the town of Vertechutes, who in return sent the reeve Balder with a small troop to settle the situation.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Parameters of Tension", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "During their investigation, the Blood Knight randomly appears, attacking either playable characters or NPCs at your discretion. Feel free to adjust the frequency and targets of these encounters to the party's situation. The essential element is to provide occasions to gather information about the Blood Knight and to build tension. During these encounters, the Blood Knight might be slain by the characters, but the ghostly knight will reappear shortly afterwards." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Escalation", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "At first, Ymdrin will not try to intervene in the characters' investigation. Indeed, their struggles with the Blood Knight serve his interests insofar as they force the cursed knight to use the Spirit's nature and thus weaken it. However, when the characters understand that the knight has been cursed, and start gathering the cure components, Ymdrin has no choice but to try to stop them. To do so, he makes use of the Dark Mist to summon evil creatures that appear with the Blood Knight and fight alongside him, thus making the encounters more dangerous and increasing tension as the story advances." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dark Mist", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "Ymdrin needs the Dark Mist to cover the lake in order to use the Spirit's power to summon dark creatures. The Dark Mist started to cover the region a few weeks before the first appearance of the Blood Knight. It hangs low over the lake and its surroundings most of the time, but sometimes there's a break and an area is momentarily free from the Dark Mist's oppressive presence. This in an important factor in the encounters, especially once characters understand that without the Dark Mist, any creature passing through it gets severely weakened or even {@condition incapacitated}. Feel free to use it to adjust the difficulty of the adventure for your players, for example by triggering a respite in the Dark Mist if the characters' are close to death. On the contrary, if they are finding gameplay too easy, the GM may use the Dark Mist to introduce additional creatures." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Investigating", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Crime Scenes", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "The first reported attack from the Blood Knight happened near the fisherman's camp at the mouth of the northwestern river. Once there, the characters meet a few hunters and fishermen, who have no choice but to keep fishing on the lake to feed their families. But another character is present, Daelron the elven bard, who supposedly came to help lift the fishermen's spirits. Further questioning reveals that he came by his own volition.", - "Investigating the crime scenes may reveal the following clues:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The victims are systematically cut into five pieces: each arm and leg is severed from the torso.", - "A DC 13 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check reveals the footsteps of the Blood Knight seem to appear out of nowhere, not far from the victims." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Witnesses", - "page": 249, - "entries": [ - "The characters may question the witnesses of the Blood Knight's apparitions or witness other apparitions themselves. By doing so, they gather more information about the Blood Knight's movements." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Incorporeal Nature", - "page": 250, - "entries": [ - "A dying or severely injured victim describes the knight as an \"unkillable demon\" and confirms the Blood Knight's operational mode.", - "{@i \"I swear it. I swear it. I swear it. Odon planted his halberd nine good inches right into its chest, but... but... that thing ignored it. I swear it. He barely flinched, and then he simply cut off poor Odon's arm, still holding the halberd. And then he cut off his other arm, just like that. I swear it. I swear it. Odon was still screaming when it started tearing his legs from his body. I swear it. I swear it. I sw...\"}", - "That otherworldly nature of the knight is confirmed when they encounter the Blood Knight. After the first fight, they see the corpse of the knight fall to pieces, dissolving into a filthy mix of blood, mud, and dark water. The next time the Blood Knight reappears, the characters should understand that he is of a different nature than other living beings." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Voice", - "page": 250, - "entries": [ - "The Blood Knight speaks in a strange voice, as if it were drowning and speaking at the same time, so understanding his words requires a successful DC 12 {@skill Perception} check. Those who understand him (be they player characters or NPCs) report that the Blood Knight constantly repeats the same sentences:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@i \"I do not want to spill blood. But if you force me to, I'll be true to my word.\"\"}", - "{@i \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves.\"}" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Coat of Arms", - "page": 250, - "entries": [ - "Witnesses who manage to get close to the Blood Knight and survive report a distinctive coat of arms on his breastplate: a flying fish jumping over a river." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Knowing Ser Hugues' Story", - "page": 250, - "entries": [ - "Most villagers vaguely know of the heroic deeds of Ser Hugues, but most are indifferent to the legend of a knight from so long ago: \"Why would I know shit about some drawings on a shield? Do you see any knights around? They don't care about us; they're all at their quests and chivalrous acts. No one cares about a village like ours, lost in the riverlands.\"", - "A DC 15 Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check convinces the townsfolk to direct the characters to the right people (if they haven't found by themselves):", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "One of the children playing in Bonneseaux's main square repeats the same phrase spoken by the Blood Knight, \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves.\" If questioned about it, he explains hearing the phrase during sermons in the chapel of the Generous Sisters.", - "Simon, the shopkeeper, recounts the story that his parents told him when he was a child, about a knight who died fighting dark creatures. He'll also briefly mention relics made from parts of the dead knight's body.", - "Arthus, the bookseller, has {@b The Gest of the Vertechutes Knights} in his inventory. It is a thick book recounting the deeds of \"each and every knight in the glorious history of Vertechutes\". Arthus has many copies to sell, but won't sell for less than three gold pieces as the book is (supposedly) a bestseller. A character reading it must perform a DC 12 Intelligence ({@skill History}/{@skill Investigation}) check to discern any useful information from the book. A character reading the book may find, and confirm, the phrase; \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves\" and the leaping fish coat of arms as connected with Ser Hugues." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Visiting the Sen Yaomil Sanctuary", - "page": 250, - "entries": [ - "If the characters go to the chapel, they see a display advising that, \"Sermons are usually held on a weekly basis, but the chapel is closed until further notice due to the recent attacks. You may still visit the Generous Sisters at the Sen Yaomil sanctuary.\" By asking around, they learn that the Generous Sisters live in the old elven sanctuary, at the southeast end of the lake.", - "If the characters decide to go there, they need to either hire a boat and convince a local fisherman to bring them to the sanctuary, or buy a map and try to not get lost in the thick mist of the lake. Otherwise, they may walk to the sanctuary and pass through the mist, skirting the lake.", - "Once there, the party meets the Generous Sisters and are introduced to Mother Hedwige, the high priestess. She willingly tells all she knows about Ser Hugues:", - "{@i \"The Generous Sisters are what remains of Ser Hugues' legacy. We do our best to honour his memory by being as generous to the people of this land as he was during his life as a knight. As he used to say: 'We protect those who can't protect themselves.' You know, this does not apply to armed protection only, contrary to what most stories tell about him. He gave his entire fortune to the poor, and encouraged generosity to the extreme. We, sisters of this sanctuary, are but trying to approach his virtue.\"}", - "About the relics:", - "{@i \"Even in death, Ser Hugues protects us. When he died, he asked for his body to be used as a symbol of generosity. That's why the Generous Sisters were founded: to honour Ser Hugues' last will. It is said by our annals that when he died, the twin rivers wept and the lowlands flooded with their tears. The only way to appease the waters was to follow Ser Hugues' words. Our holy knight's body was then divided into five relics, which were distributed across the area.\"}", - "At this point in the discussion, any characters who succeed a DC15 Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check get the feeling that although willing to help in the Blood Knight's case, Mother Hedwige has not been entirely truthful. A player who rolls an 18 or higher on their check guesses that she has withheld an important detail about the relics: how and by whom the decision was made to cut Ser Hugues into pieces. But at this point, Mother Hedwige ignores the party's complaints and sends them away if they question her further." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Discovering the Curse and the Story of the Area", - "page": 251, - "entries": [ - "After some time spent investigating and encountering the Blood Knight, the party has probably guessed that the Blood Knight and Ser Hugues are the same entity, and that something unnatural is afoot. In order to understand that a curse is at work, they need to obtain more knowledge about curses, or external help.", - { - "type": "inset", - "entries": [ - "{@i The secret Mother Hedwige seeks to conceal is that the decision to transform Ser Hugues' body into sacred relics was not made by him. It was decided after his death, and against his will. Hugues wanted the Spirit he was bonded with to be set free, while the magical process producing the relics needed the Spirit's power. That decision was made by Mother Laudine, Mother Hedwige's predecessor, in an attempt to channel the Spirit's power into a powerful protective ward on the area.}" - ] - }, - "Arthus the bookseller does not have books about magic or any other form of arcanic knowledge. However, he has a small book called \"A Small Treatise of Ichthyology Applied to Changing Waters of the Vertechutes Region\" that the characters can find after a successful DC15 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Reading it reveals a bit of the lake's history; it was not always a lake, but a pair of rivers with a small elven settlement on the northern bank. Due to the rising water levels, the humans who settled after the elves quickly abandoned the area between the rivers and created a new village called Bonneseaux.", - "At some point when the characters rest at the Caught Fish, they witness a performance by Daelron in which he sings about blessings and curses from the times when humans and elves were fighting for what would later become the Charneault Kingdom. This should encourage them to question the bard.", - "If the characters ask around about curses or similar dark deeds, someone (for example, Simon the shopkeeper) mentions stories about a secret library in the hermit's tower." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Meeting Daelron", - "page": 251, - "entries": [ - "The party has probably met Daelron already at the fishermen camp, but he wasn't very talkative towards them, and quickly left after their arrival.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Daelron's Intentions", - "page": 251, - "entries": [ - "Daelron had been warned of the Blood Knight's apparition several days ago, and arrived in Bonneseaux only one week before the party. He disguised himself as a bard as a precaution, and he was careful not to give too much credit to the rumours about the attacks. It is a habit of his kind to start by carefully observing before acting, as things are not as simple as they appear.", - "Once the characters start asking questions about curses and bewitchment, he decides to help them as they seem to be on the right track." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Conversing with the Bard", - "page": 251, - "entries": [ - "If the characters come to Daelron after hearing his songs at the Caught Fish, he politely asks them to take a seat at a well-isolated table and wait for a few minutes while he attends to a pressing matter in his room. Shortly afterwards, he comes back to answer their questions.", - "{@i \"So, I understand you'd like to know more about my source of inspiration. It is always a great pleasure to share my passion with my most devoted fans.\"} he winks at any female characters. {@i \"Tell me what you wish to know. I am all yours.\"} he adds with a winning smile.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0179.webp" - } - }, - "When the characters question his knowledge about curses or bewitchment, he denies having any experience with either, but shows curiosity about their motives for such questions.", - "{@i \"Oh, you know how us bards work, we just hear stories during our wanderings, and then we make up our own. I like adding my own personal flourishes. But pardon my curiosity, and let me ask, why would you be interested in such dark stories? I hope it is in no way related to your... assignment from our mutual friend, Reeve Balder. Is it?\"}", - "At this point a DC10 Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that the bard is not telling the truth and definitely knows more than he's letting on. If they decide to share their information about the magical nature of the Blood Knight, his eyes light up.", - "{@i \"That would be a very interesting story for my next song! I wish I had more time to share with you, but maybe we could talk about it again another time? Here, let me sign you an autograph.\"} He then writes a few words on paper and hands it to one of the party members, female if possible, before leaving abruptly. On the paper the following words can be read: {@i \"Not here, too many ears. Meet me at the Hermit's tower, at midnight. Come alone. We can help each other.\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Talking with the Bondmaker", - "page": 252, - "entries": [ - "If the party decides to accept Daelron's invitation, they reach the island in the centre of the lake, where the tall, impressive elven tower still stands, obscured by the mist. In front of the tower, they see no one at first glance; if they succeed at a DC10 Wisdom (Perception) check, they hear the distant sound of a transverse flute, down by the northern side of the small island. As they approach, they notice an elven shaman playing his flute softly by the waterside.", - "Moreover, the flute appears to be magical, as the water moves in response to the music. The shaman is Daelron, as the characters will understand when he stops playing and greets the party, speaking in a more serious voice than he used as Daelron the bard.", - "{@i \"Hopefully you will excuse my hasty departure after our little talk at the Caught Fish, but I wanted to make sure I would be ready for the next act of our shared play. Not that it took me a while to change clothes, no. I wanted to help you get into that tower, and the magic I wish to put into action requires preparation, even for us Bondmakers. Have you heard of our kind?\"}", - "A successful DC12 Intelligence ({@skill History}) check remembers that Bondmakers are Elven shamans in charge of appeasing the tormented Spirits of Nature in the Charneault Kingdom. Otherwise Daelron provides these details, and afterwards explains why he brought the party to the hermit's tower.", - "{@i \"You were right about the identity of our Blood Knight. It is\u2014or it once was\u2014Ser Hugues le Généreux, but now it is a suffering, cursed creature controlled by someone else. I am not well versed in curses and bewitchment, unfortunately, and that's why we need to solve this together. As you may know, there was a hidden library in this tower. With any luck, it's still here, and contains knowledge both of us seek. But you won't find it on that floor. It's underground, and to get to it, you will need to go through the submerged ruins of Tol Saern, right here.\"} He points to the waters in front of him.", - "{@i \"My specialty is not curses, but I can speak to the waters of this lake. We knew each other a long time ago. Hopefully they will listen to me again, and give us safe passage. I suggest you split in two groups, one person to stay with me, to protect me and ensure I never stop playing for the waters. The others will look for the tower's underground entrance. Oh, and once you're inside, if you see the hermit, just ignore him. It's an illusion. Hurry now, as I fear the power that cast the curse might detect my magic and send minions to intervene.\"}" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Hermit's Tower", - "page": 252, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Option A. Knocking on the Door", - "page": 252, - "entries": [ - "If the characters reach the tower on their own before talking to Daelron at the Caught Fish, they are unaware of the secret underwater passage or about the hermit being an illusion. They can detect the illusion, though, with a detect magic spell or a successful DC 15 Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check. If they investigate the ruined tower they might find a locked entrance with a successful DC15 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. When they do, the Hermit illusion's muttering transforms into three riddles to be solved before opening the door.", - "I have no end, but am the end of all that begins. What am I?", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "", - "{@i Answer: death}", - "" - ] - }, - "What building has the most stories?", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "", - "{@i Answer: a library}", - "" - ] - }, - "Those that seek me want more of me, but the more of me they find, the more they realise they do not possess me. What am I?", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "", - "{@i Answer: knowledge}", - "" - ] - }, - "If the characters struggle to find the answers, the Hermit will give them a hint: the three answers are things the characters are heading towards. Once they have found the answers, the illusion congratulates them. \"You will find a library, you will find knowledge, and you will find death. But not in that order, I fear.\" The illusion then transforms into two very real {@creature manticore|mm|manticores}. Once the characters defeat them, the hidden door finally opens, providing access to the library.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0180.webp" - } - }, - "{@b Note:} You might want to increase the difficulty of this encounter, for example, by replacing the {@creature manticore|mm|manticores} with a {@creature stone golem} formed from the crumbling remains of the tower.", - "You can also use this encounter as an alternative means of introducing Daelron, who casts a powerful spell to finish the golem off.", - "{@i \"Well, there was another way to get into that library, but you seem to be more straightforward than me, so let's just skip the formalities. I'm Daelron, Elven Bondmaker, and I guess that we share the intention of learning how to deal with the curse at work in this area.\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Option B. What Rots Beneath", - "page": 253, - "entries": [ - "If the characters are assisted by Daelron, he casts the {@spell control water} spell with his flute to make the waters recede. During this time, Daelron must spend his action to concentrate on the spell.", - "The characters descending into the submerged ruins will find the library's underground entrance. However, it is guarded by an earth elemental. The earth elemental is hidden beneath the riverbed and will appear in front of the door when the characters are 15 feet away." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Library", - "page": 254, - "entries": [ - "Once inside the library, if the characters came from the underground passage, they discover the secret entrance from the inside. If they unlock it, they allow the others to join and Daelron to cease playing his flute. The library is not that large, and is well organized, so characters can quickly locate a book called \"The basics of curses and how to lift them\". A wizard lingering a bit longer in the library and performing a DC12 Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check finds a new spell to learn and add to their book (randomly determined).", - "The library also contains a locked coffer that Daelron asks to open himself. The magical lock opens under his command. Inside are the bones of an arm and a unique book in an ancient Elven language. Daelron carefully takes the bones and hands them to the nearest character. He then opens the book and starts reading it. After a short time, his face darkens and he suddenly pronounces a single word, making the book catch fire and burn away. He then starts heading back to Bonneseaux. He will reluctantly explain to the characters:", - "{@i \"I can hereby confirm what I felt in my heart. Ser Hugues' remains were transformed into a conduit meant to capture the power of the Spirit he was bonded with. This was accomplished using forbidden magic described in that book, and that's why I destroyed it. A Spirit of Nature should never be constrained against its will.\"}", - "{@i \"I can now see why the Twin Rivers have silently overflowed, year after year, to become a lake. The Spirit wasn't able to maintain balance. Our dark times have brought an even greater threat to the Spirit. I fear that the curse on the Blood Knight has something to do with the Dark Mist...\"}", - "At this point, the character who read the book about curses will understand that the curse cast on Ser Hugues seems to be the {@spell Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath|GH}. If they mention this to Daelron, he answers:", - "{@i \"Yes, of course, it makes sense. It would have been cast to force Ser Hugues and the Spirit to blindly seek revenge, inflicting what harm was caused to him. And in doing so, the curse ravenously consumes the Spirit's power, until the Spirit might become vulnerable. Only a Dark Elf sorcerer could achieve such a level of malice. We need to lift that curse as soon as possible to prevent more slaughter, free Ser Hugues' soul, and save the Spirit of Water.\"}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gathering the Cure Components", - "page": 254, - "entries": [ - "Upon reading the details about the curse, the characters will understand that they need three cure components to lift the curse. A spellcaster has to cast the {@spell remove curse} spell. Both Daelron and Mother Hedwige can learn this spell, if no one in the party can. In addition to that, Daelron mentions that they need to gather the five relics of Ser Hugues' body before removing the curse.", - "Here are certain components that can be found relatively easily in the lake area, but feel free to let your imagination\u2014or your players\u2014provide more opportunities, based on the Curses section of the Grim Hollow rulebook.", - "A strand of hair from the lost but not found: of the two people that have gone missing during the first attacks of the Blood Knight.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "One was the barber's wife.", - "The second was a guest of the Caught Fish" - ] - }, - "The highest pinecone of a forest: this will require characters to go into the forest east of Bonneseaux, and to perform a DC15 Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check.", - "A black pearl, harvested but a week ago: some fishermen report that such pearls can occasionally be found in the southeast end of the lake; a DC18 Strength ({@skill Athletics}) combined with a DC15 Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check allows a character to find one while swimming there.", - "A book that has never been read: one of the bookseller's freshly printed copies of The Gest of the Vertechutes Knights.", - "Wish: if one of the characters knows the {@spell wish} spell.", - "A life willingly given: see the Sen Yaomil relic paragraph below." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gathering the Five Relics", - "page": 254, - "entries": [ - "The characters should already know that the Generous Sisters made the relics. During their first visit, if they also asked where the relics were, they can start looking for them right away. Otherwise, they need to come back to Sen Yaomil sanctuary to obtain that information. Depending on session pacing and time restrictions, any number of the relics may be found at the Sen Yaomil sanctuary." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sen Yaomil Relic", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "The priestesses of Sen Yaomil won't easily part with their saint's relic. Bribery won't work, so the characters need to either convince the high priestess through a DC15 (Charisma) Persuasion check or sneak inside the sanctuary and steal the relic. If Daelron accompanies the group, he will try to convince Mother Hedwige to give up the relic.", - "{@i \"Mother Hedwige. I know what forbidden magic was used to make the relics of Ser Hugues. And as a Bondmaker, I know that such magic could not be used with the consent of a Spirit of Nature. This must be put to an end. Ser Hugues must be freed from this awful curse, and the Spirit must be freed also. It is trapped between the relic spell and the curse, and thus cannot protect itself. So we must protect it, by Ser Hugues' own words.\"}", - "Hearing these words, Mother Hedwige starts crying and relinquishes the relic. She also promises to do anything to help, including giving her own life.", - "{@i \"Mother Laudine... when she passed on the duty of high priestess to me, she told me the truth, but she made me swear to never reveal it. Take the relic. Now that this comes to an end, my life has no more value, so if I can help in any way, I will. I would give my own life for Ser Hugues, just as he did for us all.\"}", - "At that point, if the characters still lack one or more cure components, they might ask Mother Hedwige to come with them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bonneseaux Relic", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "The relic is actually in the very centre of Bonneseaux' main square, in an ornamented coffer fixed on the roof of the well. A DC12 Dexterity ({@skill Athletics}) check followed by a DC15 Strength check must be performed to recover it. In case of a failed Acrobatics check, the character falls from the well's roof and suffers damage accordingly." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fishermen Camp Relic", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "The fishermen are strong believers in the legend of Ser Hugues. Even if they don't remember the details of the knight's sacrifice, they cherish the relic, and fear losing its supposed protection. Unless Mother Hedwige accompanies the players (in which case they obediently hand over the relic), they will need to convince the fishermen through a DC12 Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hermit's Tower Relic", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "In the locked coffer in the centre of the secret library in the basement of the Hermit's Tower." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Tol Saern Relic", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "Mother Hedwige explains that the Tol Saern relic is probably submerged, as the Tol Saern ruins are partly underwater nowadays. However, the ruins of the elven village are under the control of bandits, who have set up camp there in hopes of plundering what's left in the old town. Therefore, before going underwater, the characters might want to either attack the bandit camp or sneak in under the cover of night to see if the relic is in their possession. One of the bandits has stolen the coffer containing the relic, and stashed it in the camp.", - "In daylight, there are 2 {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains} in the camp.", - "In case of a stealthy approach at night, there are two sentinels, one at each side of the camp, but they are not very attentive.", - "In both cases, if the characters are spotted, the alarm is raised and they have a limited amount of time to recover the relic and retreat before reinforcements arrive. The total number of reinforcements is 2 more {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains}, but feel free to adjust these numbers to your players." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Conclusion", - "page": 255, - "entries": [ - "Once the characters have gathered all the cure components and relics, they are ready to cast the {@spell remove curse} spell. However, at that point Ymdrin Khaesir has no other choice but to reveal himself. A thick blanket of dark mist descends upon the party's location, and Daelron immediately warns the characters.", - "{@i \"Watch out! I feel a presence in that mist. Our hidden enemy is finally forced to confront us. Quick! Cast the spell! I will hold him off for as long as I can!\"}", - "As he says these words, Ymdrin appears in a whirlwind of darkness.", - "{@i \"Well, well. I thought such a village of half-wits wouldn't put up much resistance, but it seems I've been unlucky. But that doesn't matter. I have absorbed much of the Spirit's power now. The waters are mine. Do you want a taste of them? They run red with blood.\"}", - "With these words, water suddenly flows out of the ground, reaching a foot's depth all around. At the same time, a {@creature Water Elemental} appears around Ymdrin. The Blood Knight appears in a deluge of brackish water. The water elemental shake violently, and the characters can distinctly hear a scream of pain from inside the water itself. Then, it attacks the characters.", - "This combat cannot be won in the usual way by the characters. As soon as a {@creature water weird} is slain, another will appear. Those who stand to protect the character casting the spell have to place themselves between the monsters and the spellcaster and take damage in his place. They have to hold this way and survive three combat rounds, and each time the spellcaster takes a hit, that number of rounds is increased by one. Once the needed rounds are done, a loud shriek can be heard from the waters. The bones of Ser Hugues suddenly glow with a pale blue light, and the Blood Knight's shape begins to crumble, his very substance being sucked back into the bones. With a blazing explosion, it completely disappears, and the water elemental with it. When the characters' vision is restored, they find Ymdrin gasping for breath on the ground and kneeling in front of Daelron. The Bondmaker raises his hands and pronounces sentence, his voice being echoed by a deep, watery growl.", - "{@i \"As an elf, you are connected to the elements more than any other being. Therefore, trying to abuse nature's power for your own interests is the greatest sin. You tried to control a Spirit of Water. Let it be your fate, and your end.\"}", - "Ymdrin's attempt to scream is interrupted as his body begins to bloat at a sickening rate. In a few seconds his skin and flesh tear and dissolve with a disgusting ripping sound, leaving only clean bones. Daelron gathers the bones and puts them in a bag before addressing the party.", - "{@i \"You did well, and I thank you.\"} Daelron looks at the bag containing the bones. {@i \"He was one of my kind, and even his dark deeds should not deprive him from burial, for what comes from nature shall return to nature. The same goes for Ser Hugues, whose remains should rest in the peace of Sen Yaomil. I will see to it.\"}", - "He gathers Ser Hugues' bones, puts them in a separate bag, and leaves." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Treasure", - "page": 256, - "entries": [ - "Resting where Ymdrin perished is a {@item +1 wand of the war mage|dmg|Wand of the War Mage (+1)}. Additionally, if Mother Hedwige is still alive, she awards the party with a {@item Periapt of Wound Closure} for their efforts. Reeve Balder ensures their possessions are returned to them and provides them with 300 gp in gratuity." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "book": [ - { - "name": "Grim Hollow: The Campaign Guide (2014)", - "id": "GH", - "source": "GH", - "cover": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/Coverpage.png" - }, - "published": "2020-03-01", - "group": "homebrew", - "contents": [ - { - "name": "Introduction" - }, - { - "name": "Welcome to Etharis", - "headers": [ - "Darkness and Obscurity", - "The Land is Dangerous", - "A Lost Pantheon", - "A Sickening Plague", - "Fear of the Arcane", - "Glimmers of Hope", - "This is Your World Too" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 1 - } - }, - { - "name": "Races of Etharis", - "headers": [ - "Humans", - "Elves", - "Dwarves", - "Half-Orcs", - "Half-Elves", - "Dragonborn", - "Gnomes", - "Halflings" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 2 - } - }, - { - "name": "Character Options", - "headers": [ - "Advanced Weapons", - "Feats", - "Spells", - "Curses" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 3 - } - }, - { - "name": "Variant Mechanics", - "headers": [ - "Stabilisation", - "Concentration Checks", - "Dazed", - "Bleeding", - "Race Proficiencies" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 4 - } - }, - { - "name": "Transformations", - "headers": [ - "Aberrant Horror", - "Fiend", - "Lich", - "Lycanthrope", - "Seraph", - "Vampire" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 5 - } - }, - { - "name": "Advanced Backgrounds", - "headers": [ - "Academic", - "Aristocrats", - "Clergy", - "Common Folk", - "Criminal", - "Militarist", - "Outlander", - "Seafarer", - { - "header": "Talents", - "index": 1 - } - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 6 - } - }, - { - "name": "The Realms of Etharis", - "headers": [ - "The Bürach Empire", - "The Ostoyan Empire", - "The Charneault Kingdom", - "The Valikan Clans", - "The Castinellan Provinces", - "the City of Morencia", - "The City of Liesech" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 7 - } - }, - { - "name": "Factions of Etharis", - "headers": [ - "The Thaumaturge", - "THe Company of Free Swords", - "The Augustine Trading Company", - "The Ebon Syndicate", - "The Watchers of the Faithful" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 8 - } - }, - { - "name": "The Etharis Phantheon", - "headers": [ - "Arch Seraphs", - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Miklas" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Empyreus" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Zabriel" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Morael" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Solyma" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Aphaeleon" - }, - "Arch Demons", - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Venin" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Tormach" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Gorodyn" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Sitri" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Beleth" - }, - { - "depth": 1, - "header": "Malikir" - }, - "Primordials", - "Aether Kindred" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 9 - } - }, - { - "name": "Renowned Characters of Etharis", - "headers": [ - "Liu Quizan", - "Gerbo Amakiir", - "Kainen Alabaster, the Witch Doctor", - "The Brass Boy", - "Sasha Seraphsbane", - "Negra Rosa", - "Kaine Gundrig", - "Alister \"The Mad Jester\" Gaunt", - "Garren Ulfhart", - "Grimm Harvest", - "Kizmet \"Kizzy\" Raine", - "Amielia Strauss", - "The High Justicar Vesryn", - "Isaac Adstrum" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 10 - } - }, - { - "name": "The GM's Guide to Dark Fantasy", - "headers": [ - "Themes of Dark Fantasy", - "Conflict and Resolution", - "Level Progression", - "Scaling up Encounter Difficulty", - "Creating Legends", - "Grievous Wounds", - "Contraband", - "Diseases" - ], - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 11 - } - }, - { - "name": "Fables of Etharis", - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 12 - } - }, - { - "name": "Curse Monsters", - "ordinal": { - "type": "chapter", - "identifier": 13 - } - } - ] - } - ], - "bookData": [ - { - "id": "GH", - "source": "GH", - "data": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Introduction", - "page": 1, - "entries": [ - "Welcome, gaming enthusiast!", - "If you're reading this then you are most likely an avid fan of tabletop roleplaying games, dark fantasy, and\u2014hopefully, after you read this book\u2014Grim Hollow. Inside, you will find the world of Etharis, a labour of love and passion made possible entirely by the support (and hard work) of gamers just like you.", - "What started as a home game with a few friends has become a living, breathing world, brought to life by the 4,523 backers who made our dream a reality. From a late-night gaming session to a successful Kickstarter campaign, the journey so far has been a whirlwind of challenging and rewarding experiences.", - "This guide and the world of Etharis are our take on dark fantasy for a modern gaming table. In a time of flattened storytelling, where antagonists are hollow and heroes can never really fail, we sought to create something real and immersive. Inside we have included the tropes we love, the themes we find thought-provoking, and the storytelling techniques we find effective. We hope you enjoy them and come to share our passion for this world.", - "This is our first book and we have learned a lot. We are incredibly proud of the work we have done, and the results laid before you. However, this is just the beginning for this hopeful little startup from Down Under, and we would be sincerely grateful to continue this journey with you. Now, as a part of our ever-growing community, we hope to see you next time, for whatever fantastical plane of existence our imaginations conjure next.", - "With that, we are incredibly excited to share our creation with you. We hope you are just as excited to read it. So, from one eager nerd to another, happy gaming!", - "Oh, and welcome to Etharis. We'll see if you survive...", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0001.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Welcome to Etharis", - "page": 2, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0002.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "quote", - "entries": [ - "Only a few warriors remain. Defenders of humanity against the horrors of the dark. Their numbers dwindle with every moon. You see, the world belongs to the darkness, and darkness will not give it up easily." - ] - }, - "From its deep and forbidding forests, where horrible beasts lurk, to the hulking and impenetrable mountains ranges where lost legacies lie, the landscape of Etharis is formidable. However, the true monsters of this land can be found in the degenerating cities of old, where humanity clings to survival.", - "The world of Etharis is the official world for the Grim Hollow setting. Here, players will find a few familiar and many unique tropes of the fantasy genre.", - "Before embarking in this unforgiving land, it is important to establish several defining features of Etharis and the Grim Hollow setting.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Darkness and Obscurity", - "page": 2, - "entries": [ - "Large swaths of Etharis are shrouded in darkness, supernatural and otherwise. In the farthest north the sun is hidden half the year in the natural progression of seasons. It's no surprise, either, that the deep halls of the dwarves are plunged in darkness. But the darkness shrouding the land of Ostoya is more sinister and magical in origin, and in the forests of the Charneault Kingdom, the dense mist that covers the land is the work of benign spirits\u2014or at least spirits that bend to the will of mortals, for good and evil. The people of all these lands have adapted to a hostile environment. Punishing storms are frequent across the land, foreshadowed by howling winds and then drenching rain. Where the sun never dries the ground, mud is a constant fact of life. The crops that grow are strange and bitter. For most people, there is no safety outside the radius of a torch's glow." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Land is Dangerous", - "page": 3, - "entries": [ - "Civilization dot through the land as islands of light surrounded by the unforgiving terrain of shadowy forests, rough mountainscapes, and sinking bogs. Travellers are often met with suspicious gazes by locals who have never left the isolation of their home village.", - "Relentless threats assault humanity. Vicious creatures hunt wandering children and armed travellers alike, many of whom are never heard from again. Sinister forces seek to twist mankind's nature to their whims, leaving them forever changed.", - "Travel is a perilous endeavour, especially at night (in lands fortunate enough to enjoy a sunlit day). Armoured columns of merchant caravans transport goods, nervously guarded by mercenaries who refuse to deviate from known roadways. Travellers caught in the dark are forced to lodge at the remote roadside inns for extortionate prices. Local guards are quick to leave them in the dark if they do not have the coin to pay." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "A Lost Pantheon", - "page": 3, - "entries": [ - "In their never-ending struggle to control Etharis, the deities of the world fought what they could not defeat, and ultimately turned on and destroyed each other. With but few knowing this truth, many believe that the gods abandoned a forsaken world or never existed in the first place. The only remnants of their reign are their surviving lieutenants\u2014surviving lieutenants\u2014the Arch Seraphs and Arch Daemons\u2014and the forces they control.", - "Arch Seraphs overlook the world with a righteous zeal, granting powers to a select few who fight in their crusades. Separated from their deities for so long, many of them have deviated from what they once represented, twisting their ideals into whatever suits their cause.", - "Arch Demons take delight in a world overrun by shadow and decay. Freed from the deities' power, they relish opportunities to feed their appetites. They take keen interests in mortal lives, often living among them, making deals and twisting fate to ensure threats to their existence are destroyed." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0003.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "A Sickening Plague", - "page": 4, - "entries": [ - "Sickness and malnutrition are common and expected throughout the land of Etharis. However, there is one illness that is feared above the others. The Weeping Pox is widespread across the western coasts of the continent and frequently strikes harbours and coastal settlements. Distinguishable by the deep red lesions it creates in the skin of the infected, the disease is a death sentence for most.", - "The few who can cure the plague guard their secret closely and extract the highest prices for their intervention. The price of deliverance, for those with the choice, may be a noble estate, eternal service to the Arch Seraph of Mercy, or something far more precious." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fear of the Arcane", - "page": 4, - "entries": [ - "Superstition and prejudice run deep. In most towns and villages across Etharis, magic is seen as both wondrous and frightening. Whether understood or not, the arcane is mistrusted and often blamed for problems ranging from the failure of a season's crops to the success of a rival's business. Many innocent people have been caught on the wrong end of superstition.", - "The fear of magic runs deeper in some parts of Etharis than others. In the southern region of Castinella, this fear has manifested into an organized crusade against the arcane: the Arcanist Inquisition. The inquisitors are dedicated to destroying the arcane and anyone who stands to defend it.", - "Not all of Etharis despises spellcasters. Many cities house great colleges dedicated to the art of magic. Within these cities' walls, spellcasters can apply for a permit to practice. These permits dictate where a mage can cast spells, what type of spells they can cast, and other specifics. The process to apply for such a permit is often frighteningly bureaucratic, and many spellcasters choose to hide their abilities instead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Glimmers of Hope", - "page": 4, - "entries": [ - "Etharis as a campaign setting is not meant to be relentlessly bleak and depressing, or to wallow in cruelty for its own sake. Small victories become heroic when they take heroic effort to achieve. No one in Etharis is safe by default, so any safety the characters win or give to others is a true blessing. No one in Etharis is good by default, so moments of genuine grace are worth celebrating\u2014and can come from unexpected places. Amid profound darkness, even the smallest lights have value." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "This is Your World Too", - "page": 4, - "entries": [ - "The stories you tell in Etharis belong to you and your game group. We promise not to come yell at you if you get details of the world \"wrong\" or change them to suit your own game\u2014in fact, that's the point! We've intentionally left questions for you to answer and conflicts for you to decide. The details in this book are meant to start your imagination running, and to save you the work of imagining a multi-faceted world from scratch. Etharis will change the moment your characters set foot in it, so embrace your power to reshape it." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Races of Etharis", - "page": 5, - "entries": [ - "In ages past, the elder races spread over Etharis and carved out separate kingdoms for themselves. Then the humans came, and all but annihilated the other races in their relentless drive to multiply and expand.", - "Today, humans are still the most numerous and powerful race in Etharis. The elder races survive either in isolated remnants of their own domains, or incorporated into larger human kingdoms. But it is an age of crisis, and some see the opportunity to claw back what their ancestors lost.", - "Though they are reduced in number, members of the elder races are a common sight anywhere in Etharis. Perhaps because they so often live on the fringes of human civilization, they also make up a disproportionate number of its adventurers.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Humans", - "page": 5, - "entries": [ - "While the elves and the dwarves were the first races to claim lands in the world of Etharis, the versatile race of the humans were the ones to survive and dominate. Humans nowadays can be found from the frozen and inhospitable tundra of the North to the scorched plains of the South. Emerging from the temperate forests of central Etharis, now known as the Bürach, humans were not considered a threat by other races. Left unchecked, their numbers quickly grew. It was their adaptable nature and adventurous mindset that quickly led them to expand beyond their homelands. By the time the great kingdoms of the elves and the mighty thanedoms of the dwarves realized the violence that inevitably follows the humans, it was already too late. The eyes of the human leaders fell greedily on the prosperous lands of the elves and dwarves. The great Era of Expansion, also known as the Great Purge, had begun and humans were here to stay. Different tribal armies marched simultaneously north, south and west; no land was safe. Unable to unite or react in time, the dwarven and elven monarchs watched as human warriors swarmed and usurped their lands. The human race emerged victorious after countless generations of bloodshed that changed Etharis forever.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "In victory, they showed little mercy to the elder races. They entirely dismantled the elven kingdoms, pushing them deeper in the forests. They drove dwarves from their homelands, forcing them to hide deep beneath the mountains. The humans would have stopped at nothing, if conflict from within had not forced their armies to a halt. Having exterminated all the other kingdoms, the warlords turned against each other, each claiming the High Throne that would later become the Imperial Throne of Altenheim. This second Great Era, known as the Era of Descent, lost even more lives to its endless carnage. The result was the disintegration of the human race into fractious kingdoms. The Second Era considerably weakened the kingdoms of the humans, allowing the other races to emerge from hiding and re-establish some principalities in the lands they once ruled.", - "To this day, humans are considered the dominant race across all of Etharis, controlling most of the land and sea. Having shorter lives to live than the other races, their old hatreds have faded, and they are now more receptive to other races. 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Tall, graceful, and extraordinarily beautiful, they claimed the forests and river lands of Caer Neiada, in what is now the Charneault Kingdom, creating magnificent kingdoms deep within the woods.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-7 text-left", - "col-5 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Blessed with keen eyesight and a great talent for archery, they have created a long-lasting tradition of rangers to protect their kingdoms from outside threats. Their deep knowledge of the woodlands further complimented their deadly and silent armies, making them a force to be reckoned with in these early days. Living for eons, however, the elves gradually became arrogant, often isolating themselves from the other races\u2014especially humans, who they considered primitive and barbaric, failing to recognize them as a plausible threat.", - "The Era of Expansion cost the elves dearly. Their kingdoms were turned to dust, and many of their forests were turned to ash. Even though their bows were precise, they were outnumbered and unable to defend themselves on all fronts as war-hungry armies burned their sheltering forests. The elves lived for decades as nomads, trying to hide in the few remaining forests on the outskirts of the human civilization. However, their sorrow and grief for the lost beauty of their home empowered them to recreate it. They turned to the arts. Heartbreaking songs of their lost paradises would echo among the trees in the night. Most importantly, though, they turned to magic. The forest spirits that had once guided them were not vanquished, and were eager to aid old friends. They bestowed the elves with their magic\u2014the power to restore their lands to their ancient beauty." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0006.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dwarves", - "page": 6, - "entries": [ - "Ancient and dauntless as the mountains they call home, the dwarven race stepped onto the land of Etharis alongside the elves. Unlike the elves, however, the dwarves built their kingdoms deep within the mountains of what is now the Bürach Empire. Adept with metalworking and jewel crafting, the dwarves created countless cities in the hills and two impressive, impenetrable capitals in the oldest mountains of the continent, the Rock Teeth and the Grey Spine. The veins of mithril and gold were rich beneath these mountains and dwarven crafters quickly became famous across Etharis.", - "During the wars of the Era of Expansion, the dwarves barricaded themselves within the fortresses of their two greatest cities: the tiered city of Stehlenwald and the now ruined city of Grebenstein. The dwarves of Grebenstein were besieged by the human warlords who would later lay the groundwork of the Bürach Empire.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-7 text-left", - "col-5 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Though the dwarves fought valiantly for their homelands, the Bürach warlords uprooted their thanedom and claimed their vein rich mines.", - "The second dwarven kingdom of Stehlenwald, however, endured the siege. Rather than share the fate of their cousins to the north, the Stehlenwald Dwarves dug deeper into the heart of the mountain. There, their miners laid eyes upon a new metal which was impenetrable to the arrows of their enemies; adamantine. With armour and weapons of impeccable craftsmanship, the dwarven battalions managed to push the invaders back to their homelands, but at a great cost: half of their population was exterminated, either by the war or by famine. Isolation within the mountains was their only option for survival.", - "By the birth of the various human kingdoms, the proud dwarves of Stehlewald had begun to recover their numbers. When they emerged, they realized that the political landscape had dramatically changed. They were surrounded and vastly outnumbered by the armies of the Bürach Empire. The dwarven emperor realized there was only one way for his race to survive and prosper, and struck a deal with the Bürach Empire. They would surrender their lands and become members of the Bürach, as long as they could govern themselves independently.", - "Some older dwarves still cannot forget that the human race once tried to eradicate them. As they say, it is easier to move a mountain than a dwarf. But though there is still a deep rivalry between humans and dwarves, the Stehlenwald province of Rauland will be there for the Bürach Empire in times of need\u2014an oath none expect to be broken." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0007.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Half-Orcs", - "page": 7, - "entries": [ - "Orcs in the world of Etharis exist only as villains in fairy tales told to scare naughty children. They were described as violent brutes who lived only to inflict mayhem on everyone. Nevertheless, orcs roamed Etharis even before the dwarves and the elves, and their description in the fairy tales preserves a sinister truth. No one knows why the orcs disappeared from Etharis en masse, except that the last of them were seen in Valika, before they were presumably slain or bred out. However, all know the ominous reminder of their dark and violent past.", - "The half-orcs of Etharis are tall, daunting, and fierce warriors. Some say that these humanoids are the result of breeding between early human tribes and the last orcs. Others say they are the creation of a lost war god who wanted to immortalize his own image. In any case, the half-orcs combine the best out of their two parts: the formidable resilience of an orc, and the adaptability of a human.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-7 text-left", - "col-5 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "The only part of Etharis where half-orcs gather under any form of organization is in the frozen north among the Valikan Clans. There, nomadic tribes of humans, half-orcs, and giants roam the northern wastelands. The unforgiving climate seems to suit half-orcs and encourage humans to accept them for their hardiness. The other field where a half-orc can thrive is war. Half-orcs are often found among the raiding parties of the Valikan clans.", - "Outside of Valika, half-orcs are a rare sight, but they can be found across the various cities of the continent. The stereotypes involving their ancestors, combined with their intimidating appearance, strike fear among the other races, so that half-orcs are rarely accepted or trusted despite their capabilities. Warriors of other races often prefer to mock what they fear, all the while hoping they will never have to face an angry half-orc on equal terms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0008.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Half-Elves", - "page": 8, - "entries": [ - "Half-elves are among the later races to walk the land of Etharis. Before the Era of Expansion, humans and elves occasionally crossed paths. Some humans could appreciate the beautiful songs and poems of the elves, as the elves could appreciate the adventurous side of humanity. The results of these bonds were the ever-wandering half-elves. They are easily noticed by their less pronounced pointed elfin ears, combined with a bulkier but still elegant human frame. As with half-orcs, half-elves seem to have taken the best of their progenitors. Taller than the average man, elegant and graceful, they seem to possess the aptitude for the fine arts from their elven side along with the lust for adventure from their human side. What life could be better for them than the lives of wanderers, traveling artists, and merchants?", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-5 text-left", - "col-7 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0009.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "However, even though most of the first half-elves were results of love between the two races, such pairings were still considered taboo by the two sides. In the midst of war, most elves could not understand how someone could fall in love with a savage, while few humans could forgive anyone who would mingle with the enemy. The first half-elves were cast out by both sides.", - "Initially, the lifestyle of the wanderer suited them. Their talent in theater and music made wandering troupes of half-elves among the most famous to exist. Furthermore, half-elves could act as natural intermediaries between humans and elves. However, most half-elves keep the burdens of their souls well hidden. They learnt how to wear the mask of happiness, often dressing with bright colours and dazzling jewelry, accompanying their stylistic choices with an outwardly flamboyant, optimistic attitude. But if one is lucky enough to gain the trust of a half-elf, they will often see that the heart of a half-elf is full of sorrow. Wandering the continent is a lifestyle that fits them, but they can never call any place home. Considered outcasts by both humans and elves, they think themselves cursed, eternally strangers, with no hope of claiming any land as their own." - ] - } - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dragonborn", - "page": 9, - "entries": [ - "Children of the dragons, as their name states, dragonborn walk with pride through a world that greets them either with fear or admiration. They look very much like dragons, with thick scales covering their bodies, sharp claws, and fangs which they can use as weapons. Though they lack wings, they are strongly built and stout with colours resembling those of their ancestors.", - "Some claim that this race must be the most ancient among all races. In the Era of Expansion, they were settled in a small kingdom caught amidst the bloody conflicts between humans and elves. This conflict led to the destruction of the only place they truly belonged to, the city of Ember Cairn. However, this noble race managed to survive. Eons passed as the dragonborn prayed to the dragon gods to restore their kingdom, and the dragon gods did not answer. Wrath grew among the Dragonborn, as well as desperation. They stopped praying to their dragon lords and their religion, the Sacred Flame, was abandoned.", - "The dragonborn, however, pious and spiritual by nature, needed something to believe in. A new religion was offered to them by Castinellan missionaries who were spreading the word of their new religion, that of the Divine Seraphs. Finding it close to the dragonborn ideals of virtue and determination, they quickly embraced the new religion and became its most zealous followers. Sharing the same beliefs with the humans of the Castinella Provinces, they were quickly incorporated to the empire, becoming subjects of the Castinellan theocracy.", - "Castinella awarded the dragonborn a small region of their ancestral land to call their own. Dragonborn rebuilt the ancient city of Ember Cairn, a city made entirely of granite. Many dragonborn from across the continent flocked to the city and began to worship the Divine Seraphs. This city became a site of religious pilgrimage for dragonborn across the continent. With their ancient prayers finally answered, the dragonborn were drawn to the paths of clerics, missionaries, and inquisitors, to spread their new beliefs with burning passion and burning fire when necessary. The land of Etharis will hear the dragons roar once again." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gnomes", - "page": 10, - "entries": [ - "Ingenious and full of energy, gnomes are considered to be distant cousins of the dwarven race. Even shorter than the dwarves and not equally bulky, this small-framed race compensates for the lack of muscle with everworking brains and a great aptitude for invention. Even though their inventions have a bad habit of blowing up, no one can stay mad at a gnome. Their cheerful attitude, curiosity, and humor puts the gnomes among the most likely to have a good feast or a carefree dance.", - "Apart from their joyful side, they have created some of the most impressive mechanical wonders of Etharis. Cannons, automatons, flintlocks, and explosives are all reputed to be results of gnomish brilliance. If you are looking for a gnome in a populated city, you just have to wait for the explosion to guide your steps.", - "During the Era of Expansion, gnome settlements outside the shelter of mountains were annihilated by human warlords, forcing them to seek shelter in the neighboring dwarven city of Stehlenwald. There they shared the fate of their dwarven cousins as countless human armies besieged the tall stone walls of the city.", - "The surviving gnomes pushed the dwarven thane to dig deeper, in a last attempt to find new metals or an escape route beneath the mountains.", - "As the dwarves were gazing upon the newfound adamantine, the gnomes were staring at the other veins of the mountain, their ingenious minds hatching a plan to win the war.", - "The gnomish alchemists worked day and night, mixing the gifts of the mountain until they invented a new weapon: explosives. As the dwarves charged in their impenetrable shining adamantine armours, they were backed up by the sound of explosions as the gnomes hurled cannonballs and dynamite at the enemy. The humans quickly scattered; the effects of the explosives had struck fear into their hearts. The battle was won but the losses for both gnomes and dwarves were great. The gnomish race followed the dwarves in the Stehlenwald kingdom into their centuries-long isolation. When the dwarven king voluntarily joined the Bürach empire, the gnomes followed. Today, with trade reaching all across the empire, the gnomes can lay hands on even more exotic and volatile materials, pushing (or blowing) their science to new heights each passing day." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0010.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Halflings", - "page": 11, - "entries": [ - "At one time humankind, being an unstoppable force in Etharis, earned the enmity of most races. All who tried to oppose them were met with destruction. One race, however, chose not to contest the humans' ascendency, but instead decided to cling to their backs for survival.", - "The Era of Expansion did not affect the population of halflings like it did other races. Even though the halflings did not agree with the violent ways of the humans, they fell silent, deciding that being subservient to the stronger and better-armed human armies would guarantee their survival. After the division of the humans into different empires and kingdoms, halflings fit in perfectly, many acquiring positions as librarians, bookkeepers, teachers, or scholars.", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Shorter and weaker in stature than dwarves, halflings are a peaceful race. What most of these tiny folk seek in life is a place to settle in peace and quiet, far away from the atrocities of war. They enjoy good music, fine food, and a good laugh when they can.", - "This does not mean that this race shuns adventuring. Tales of halfling rogues or scholars, seeking ancient and hidden knowledge, are some of the most famous there are.", - "Unlike gnomes, however, they care little for jewels or inventions. Halflings use the lore they gather to build impressive libraries on specific subjects. 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From the mighty inventions of the dwarves to the ingenious and mad creations of the gnomes, an array of advanced weapons have been devised. The Advanced Weapons table below details weapon characteristics, including their unique properties.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Advanced Weapon Training", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Advanced weapons are difficult to master, and as a result require more specialised training than even martial weapons. Characters gain proficiency in Advanced Weapons when they reach 3rd level and have proficiency in all Martial Weapons. If a character gains proficiency in Martial Weapons at a later level, then they also gain proficiency in Advanced Weapons." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Advanced Ammunition", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Just as Advanced Weapons are favoured by expert warriors, so are specialised forms of ammunition. Characters with proficiency in Advanced Weapons can use Advanced Ammunition in its respective weapon. 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When you score a critical hit against a creature with a Brutal weapon, you can add an additional weapon damage die to the damage dealt.", - "{@i {@b Cumbersome.}} Cumbersome weapons are difficult to wield but are effective tools for those strong enough to wield them. When making an attack with a Cumbersome weapon, you must use your Strength modifier for both the attack and damage rolls.", - "{@i {@b Guard.}} Guard weapons are made to fight defensively, often designed with a long reach or flat surface for parrying. While wielding a Guard weapon, whenever a hostile creature moves within your reach, and you did not move on your last turn, you can use a reaction to make a weapon attack with a Guard weapon against that creature. If the attack hits, then it deals no damage, the creature immediately stops and its speed becomes 0 until the end of its turn.", - "{@i {@b Momentum.}} Momentum weapons are designed to deliver devastating attacks as part of a charge. 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When you miss an attack with a Swift weapon, you gain advantage on the next attack roll you make with that weapon against the same target.", - "{@i {@b Scatter.}} Scatter weapons are capable of devastating multiple enemies at once. When you take the attack action and successfully hit a creature with a Scatter weapon, measure the weapon's Scatter range from the square (or point of impact) that the target you hit occupies. All creatures other than the original target that fall within the weapon's scatter range must make a Dexterity saving throw against your Scatter DC. Upon a failed save, they take damage equal to the ability score modifier you used to hit with the weapon (minimum of 1). 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Within Etharis, curses are powerful spells reserved by dark casters for those they feel have truly wronged them. Curses channel dark emotions and vengeance, and grow in power when cast with spiteful intent. Woe befalls the fool who takes hag pacts lightly.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Curse Spell List", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Curses are dark magic fueled by malice and other hostile emotions. While they are not restricted to characters by alignment, casting a curse is an evil deed. The following classes add all curses to their spell lists:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Bard", - "Cleric", - "Druid", - "Sorcerer", - "Warlock", - "Wizard" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Components", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Casting a curse requires spell components that bear a specific connection to the target of the curse. When casting a curse, the spellcaster must have all required components in their possession, regardless of any spellcasting focus or components pouch they possess." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Shadowsteel", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Shadowsteel is a dark combination of metallurgy and insidious sorcery. Due to its ability to hold dark magic, Shadowsteel is a required component for dark mages looking to cast curses. As each curse requires a component made of Shadowsteel, the availability of the resource can be tailored to your campaign, depending on how available your GM wishes curses to be." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Curse Strength Table", - "page": 12, - "entries": [ - "Curses are spells of dark emotions and twisted fate, gaining power depending on the circumstances of their use. 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As a result, it is not unheard of for travelling mystics to carry multiple curing ingredients with them, to sell for exorbitant prices.", - "To cure a curse, a cursed creature must be targeted with the remove curse spell. In addition, a number of cure components are required equal to the number of stages their curse has escalated to. For example, a curse that has escalated to stage 3 requires 3 cure components as well as a remove curse spell.", - "The following items outline a number of cure components that can be found within the world of Etharis. 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A {@condition bleeding|GH} creature can only regain hit points by consuming hit dice or completing a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dazed", - "page": 28, - "entries": [ - "If you are concentrating on a spell and become {@condition dazed|GH}, you lose concentration on that spell and it immediately fails. 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While many are twisted beasts of hatred born from darkness, some were not always so.", - "The following ruleset provides players the ability to become grim monsters of the dark themselves. From dread-inducing werewolves to all-powerful liches, the following transformations are available to characters who meet the required prerequisites.", - "While transformations make for great roleplay opportunities, at no point do they provide an acceptable excuse to hurt the enjoyment of other players at the table. If you want to create a conflict between two player characters, it is imperative that you discuss this with the table (and particularly your GM) first.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Beginning a Transformation", - "page": 30, - "entries": [ - "Individuals rarely choose to transform into beings of the night. Instead, they have it forced upon them. Foul curses, horrific experiments, and the diabolical machinations of fiends, vampires, and other dark agents are all examples of how a character might start a transformation. However, there are times when a character may wish to begin a transformation of their own volition. Perhaps they have succumbed to the lure of power, or they see it as the only way to achieve a greater goal.", - "Regardless, the first step in any transformation should be a discussion with your GM. Make your intentions clear, as the transformation may not be suitable for the setting or story your GM is running.", - "The next step in a transformation is to ensure you meet all the prerequisites of the transformation. There are 2 types of prerequisites: mechanical and roleplay prerequisites. Mechanical prerequisites can be ability score, spellcasting, and other feature requirements. Roleplay prerequisites are the in-game actions required by a character to start a transformation. It is recommended that this milestone be reached within the game rather than through a backstory. However, you may wish to discuss alternative avenues to pursue a prerequisite with your GM." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Boons and Flaws", - "page": 30, - "entries": [ - "When you have achieved all the required prerequisites of a transformation and reached your first transformation level, you gain all the boons and the flaw of the first level. These constitute the beginning of the changes from the transformation. The boons and flaws of these iconic monsters come from folklore, pop culture and our own imagination. If they differ from an existing trope or stat block, it is because they represent a variation unique to Etharis." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "A Blessing or a Curse?", - "entries": [ - "{@i Within the dark fantasy world of Etharis Transformations are representative of the gothic and body horror elements of the world. As a result, they should increase a character in power but ultimately be rooted in tragedy, as the setting demands. However, if you are not playing in a dark fantasy setting or you want your Transformation to feel more like a blessing than a curse, discuss with your GM the possibility of removing some or all the flaws associated with your Transformation. Alternatively, feel free to tinker with the boons and flaws with your GM. Transformations should suit the needs of your campaign, not the other way around.}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Leveling Up", - "page": 30, - "entries": [ - "Characters that have successfully completed a transformation can continue the process by increasing their transformation level. The character must achieve a milestone before gaining a transformation level. Each type of transformation has an example list of possible milestones that are thematically unique. Talk with your GM to come up with applicable milestones for your campaign and how you can achieve them.", - "When you increase your transformation level, you choose one boon from that level, or a lower level, provided you meet that boon's prerequisites. You gain the new level's flaw as well." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Universal Milestones", - "page": 31, - "entries": [ - "The following milestones are examples that can apply to all (or most) transformations:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Undertaking an exceptionally evil (or good) act.", - "Completing an ancient ritual.", - "Obtaining a powerful artifact.", - "Being Cursed by a dark agent.", - "Being exalted by a patron or god." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Suggested Class Level to Transformation Level", - "page": 31, - "entries": [ - "While transformations are milestone achievements and each level comes with a flaw, transformations still represent a significant increase in power. For this reason, it is recommended that players and GMs use the following level table as a guide for when players should be able to level up a transformation. After all, only the strongest survive such an ordeal.", - { - "type": "table", - "colLabels": [ - "Transformation Level", - "Recommended Class Level Range" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-5", - "col-7" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1", - "1-4" - ], - [ - "2", - "5-10" - ], - [ - "3", - "11-16" - ], - [ - "4", - "17-20" - ] - ] - }, - "Not all transformations will be able to follow this recommendation due to prerequisites. In this case, characters can reach higher transformation levels at higher class levels." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Removing a Transformation", - "page": 31, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-7 text-left", - "col-5 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Reversing a transformation is an incredibly difficult process. The changes that have occurred in a character have fundamentally altered their biology, and perhaps their mind. However, anything is possible in a magical world. To cure a transformation, treat it as a curse from the curses section. The curse level of a transformation is equal to the character's transformation level.", - "Rather than casting {@spell remove curse} with the cure components, the {@spell regenerate} spell must be cast with the cure components instead. A character that has reached the 4th level of a transformation, or that has been transformed for longer than one year, can only be cured by a {@spell wish} spell. If a character is killed and resurrected, the GM decides if they are resurrected with transformation levels." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0023.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Aberrant Horror", - "page": 32, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0024.webp" - } - }, - "A cloaked figure flees through the dimly lit city streets. The guards appear to have the upper hand, until she turns to greet them\u2014a hulking mess of spines, claws, and gnashing maws.", - "Lightning cracks. A mad doctor bellows in triumph as a once-deceased woman rises. With three fleshy tentacles sprouting from her back, his newest creation is complete. Thunder booms as the woman approaches the doctor menacingly, tendrils extended. Not all successful experiments end well.", - "Aberrant Horrors are the result of a humanoid becoming an aberration. Able to break free from the physical restrictions imposed upon them by the Material Plane, they shift the components of their form at a whim. This makes Aberrant Horrors terrifying to behold, especially in battle. Many adversaries have been caught off-guard when a seemingly defenceless opponent grew rows of gruesome spines before their eyes.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0025.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming an Aberrant Horror", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Each Aberrant Horror is defined by one key question: what happened to them? Some individuals make pacts with ancient entities for powers that have unforeseen effects. Others awaken after being defeated by an unnatural monster, surprised that they have been spared, only to feel something writhing in their stomach. Many tropes of body horror can be used as inspiration for an Aberrant Horror.", - "Once your origin has been determined, you can consider what your character's motivations are regarding their transformation. As their power grows and manifests, they may feel they have lost what makes them fundamentally themselves. Perhaps they decide to take revenge on the entity responsible for their transformation, or perhaps they perceive their transformation as a gift." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "An Aberrant Horror has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Constitution 13" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay:", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "You must have had an encounter with an Aberration, magical anomaly, or some other plausible reason to have become an Aberrant Horror. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in your backstory or in-game.", - "Some of your abilities will require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "con" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible milestones for the Aberrant Horror:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Defeating a powerful Aberration and absorbing its power.", - "Undergoing a dangerous and costly experiment.", - "Surviving a magical mishap.", - "Acquiring the strength to give birth to a more powerful version of yourself, which then consumes your old self.", - "Fulfilling an eldritch prophecy written in the stars." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Aberrant Adaptations", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Your body can twist and reshape itself as you will it, changing body parts into dangerous weapons or useful tools, and regenerating after damage. This ability is represented through Adaptations.", - "{@b BASIC ADAPTATIONS}", - "At 1st level, you gain the following adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Chitinous Shell", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can develop a hard, crustacean-like shell. When you use this adaptation and are not wearing heavy armour, you gain a +2 to AC. However, this reduces your speed by 10 feet. This adaptation lasts for 1 minute or until you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this Adaptation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Eldritch Limbs", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "You can transform one or both of your arms into a weapon of thick muscle, sharp claws, or hardened bone. When you make an attack, you can use this Adaptation. If you do, you gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can choose what type of damage your unarmed attacks will cause, from Piercing, Bludgeoning, or Slashing. Your arm becomes a claw, tusk, or bone club, depending on the damage type chosen.", - "You may roll a {@damage d6} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes.", - "You cannot hold any object in the affected arm. This includes, but is not limited to, weapons, shields, and spellcasting focuses. Any object you are holding merges into your adaptation or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object is too large to merge." - ] - }, - "This adaptation lasts until you become knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this adaptation." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Aberrant Form", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become an Aberration in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Aberrations of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Unstable Mutations", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "Your body becomes malleable and struggles to maintain any one physical shape. Upon completing a long rest, you must roll {@dice 1d100} on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Form} table and apply the effects of the result, determined by your transformation level. These effects last until you complete another long rest. If you roll the same result on the table more than once in a row, roll again until a new result is rolled." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "At 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. In addition, you also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Efficient Killer", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "When you make an unarmed attack while you are benefiting from the Eldritch Limbs adaptation, you can gain one of the following effects depending on the type of damage you chose:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Piercing", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "You can launch a razor-sharp barb from your arm. Make a ranged attack at a target within 30 feet. Upon a hit, the target takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d6} + your Strength modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bludgeoning", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "You can manifest a long tentacle, tipped with a hardened bone club. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage. When you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, you can then attempt to damage another creature within 5 feet of the original target. If the original attack roll would hit the second creature, it takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@damage 1d6} + your Strength modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Slashing", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "Your arm forms a row of viciously hooked claws and talons. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage, and the target must succeed at a Constitution saving throw. Upon a failed save, the target gains the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself upon a success." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Other-wordly Tendrils", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can use a bonus action to grow a long, tendril-like appendage out of your body that you are proficient with. On subsequent turns, immediately after taking the attack action, you may use a bonus action to have the tendril attack an enemy within 10 feet of you. If you do, make an unarmed melee attack using your Strength modifier. On a hit, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength modifier.", - "The tendril lasts until you become {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to retract it. In addition, you gain the following Adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Toxic Spray", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A lamprey-like mouth opens at the end of a tendril and sprays a noxious toxin. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, they become {@condition poisoned}. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Constrict", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A tendril wraps tightly around the target. When you hit with a tendril attack, and the target is large or smaller, you can choose to use this Adaptation. If you do, the attack deals no damage and the target is {@condition grappled}. Until the grapple is ended, the tentacle cannot be used against other targets." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hypnotic Trance", - "page": 34, - "entries": [ - "A tendril flashes a myriad of coloured bioluminescent lights, attempting to disorient the target. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, all attack rolls against the target have advantage, until the start of the affected creatures next turn. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Situational Evolution", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "You can use an action to grow gills and flippers, thin hairs on your extremities to climb walls, or a layer of rapidly-regenerating flesh. You gain the following Adaptations:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Scopulae", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Your climbing speed becomes the same as your walking speed. You can climb vertical objects, while leaving one hand free." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gills and Flippers", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Your swim speed becomes the same as your walking speed, and you can breathe underwater." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Regenerative Tissue", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of your turn, you regain hit points equal to your Constitution modifier if you have no more than half your hit points left. If you take fire or acid damage, then this Adaptation has no effect at the beginning of your next turn." - ] - }, - "These adaptations last until you become {@condition unconscious}, use a different one of these Adaptations, or use a bonus action on your turn to end the Adaptation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. You may be a hulking mass of flesh, adorned with countless eyes, or a bone-and-tusk-covered natural weapon. Regardless of your true form, you're horrific to behold. You can suspend this form and manifest the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. This form is not permanent, and moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. Your true form is revealed in the following situations:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "At 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. In addition, you also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Wings", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "Beginning at 3rd level, you can grow large, twisted wings of mutated flesh. You gain the following Adaptation:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wings", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of distorted, fleshy wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede after 10 minutes. You can reabsorb them as a bonus action on your turn, and they reabsorb automatically if you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour." - ] - }, - "Once you use this Adaptation, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Additional Tendrils", - "page": 35, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: Other-worldly Tendrils}", - "You are able to grow an additional tendril. On subsequent turns, you may use a bonus action to attack with each tendril you have grown. The tendrils can all attack the same target or different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each tendril.", - "When you reach the 4th level of this transformation, the number of tendrils you can manifest is increased to three." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0026.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Enhanced Hypertrophy", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "You may roll a {@damage d8} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes. The base damage dice for your adaptations, like Efficient Killer and Otherworldly Tendrils becomes one base die higher. For example, an adaptation that deals {@damage 2d6} damage would become {@damage 2d8} damage instead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Unstable Existence", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "The nature of magic is beginning to unravel your material form. Whenever you roll a natural 1,2 or 3 on a saving throw against a spell or magical ability, you reveal your Hideous Appearance." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "You can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Savage Predator", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Master of the Deep", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: Additional Tendrils}", - "On your turn as an action, you can rapidly grow and launch hundreds of tiny tendrils from your body. Each creature of your choice within 15 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, they suffer one of the following effects of your choice for 1 minute. You can choose different effect options for different creatures:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Become {@condition poisoned}.", - "Speed becomes 0.", - "Attacks against them have advantage." - ] - }, - "Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Extremophilic Conditioning", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, your body has learned to adapt to extreme conditions, allowing you to survive where most would perish. On your turn, as an action, you can use the following Adaptation.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Metamorphosis", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "You rapidly change your body's biophysical and chemical composition in reaction to your environment. Choose one of the following options:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. When determining falling damage, you take 1 bludgeoning damage for each 10 feet fallen in place of normal damage (maximum of 20 bludgeoning damage).", - "You are resistant to Fire, Lightning, and Acid damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme hot climates.", - "You are resistant to Cold, Thunder, and Poison damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme cold climates." - ] - }, - "This adaptation lasts until you use this Adaptation again." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Entropic Abomination", - "page": 36, - "entries": [ - "The very essence of magic aggravates the unstable nature of your aberrant body.", - "Whenever you fail a saving throw to a spell or magical ability, roll on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Mutation} table. 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You cannot make reactions." - ], - [ - "49-56", - "57-64", - "64-72", - "71-77", - "Your arms periodically have a will of their own, causing your reaction speed to slow while you regain control of them. You have disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks to determine initiative order." - ], - [ - "57-64", - "65-72", - "73-80", - "78-84", - "Your skin quivers and shifts, while your appearance constantly changes. Every 30 seconds a defining feature of appearance changes, such as hair colour, facial features, or body proportions." - ], - [ - "65-81", - "73-83", - "81-89", - "85-91", - "Nothing happens." - ], - [ - "82-91", - "84-92", - "90-95", - "92-96", - "You become immune to the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions." - ], - [ - "92-100", - "93-100", - "96-100", - "97-100", - "If you would gain hit points from a spell or ability other than your own, you gain that many hit points plus your Constitution modifier instead." - ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0028.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Fiend", - "page": 39, - "entries": [ - "A smirking, well-dressed man of unknown origin appears in a time of great need. He extends his hand and a contract manifests in a golden flash. With a quill floating by his side, he remarks, \"Of course I can fix your dilemma. After all, who do you think caused it in the first place?\" For a solution to a world of problems, the man asks for only two things in return: a signature and an eternity of servitude.", - "Hellfire swirls up a Fiend's arms as she laughs maniacally. In a single motion, she launches waves of fiery death at the legions of lesser Daemons sent to rein her in.", - "Those who perish twist and harden into charred, blackened figures with bright molten cores. The Fiend laughs again as she snaps her fingers and each figure explodes into another wave of fiery destruction.", - "Many tales are told in Etharis of the power of Fiends and the dangers of their contracts. Regardless, every year a champion rises, a prodigy is born, or some individual makes a deal for their soul in exchange for Lady Luck to be on their side.", - "To a Fiend, a soul is a delicious meal with an invigorating aftertaste. Most importantly, a soul contains the power to sustain their transformation.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0029.webp" - }, - "maxWidthUnits": "px", - "maxHeightUnits": "px", - "maxWidth": 850, - "maxHeight": 850 - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming a Fiend", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "A mortal can become a Fiend in a variety of ways. Some forfeit their souls and become one upon death. Others undertake excruciating rituals to transform into one. However, your character becomes a Fiend constitutes their contract. Communicating with your GM about creating deals with mortals in their story is a great way to roleplay your influence within the game world. As a Fiend, you should consider what your character's motivations are and which NPCs they can use to achieve their goals.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0030.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "A Fiend has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "Charisma 13" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay:", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "You must have made a pact with a Fiend, undergone an infernal ritual, or have some other plausible reason to have become a Fiend. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", - "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "cha" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Fiend:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Defeating a greater rival Fiend and taking their place in the hierarchy.", - "Ensnaring a particularly powerful or influential soul with a contract.", - "Establishing a cult of worshipers who offer their strength to you.", - "Establishing a portal between the material plane and the Netherworld.", - "Killing or corrupting a Seraph." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Gifts of Damnation", - "page": 40, - "entries": [ - "You have acquired the ability to bind your first mortal to your will. You can create a contract to bind their soul to you, feeding on its power. However, you will not gain the benefits of this gift until you have bound a mortal with a contract.", - "To bind a mortal's soul to you and grant them a {@filter Gift of Damnation|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD}, you must first create a contract for that gift. A contract requires magical ink and paper worth 50gp for each Transformation level you have acquired, and you must meet the prerequisites listed. In addition, you and the mortal must both sign the contract willingly, fully aware of the costs involved. Once signed, Netherworld entities give the benefits of the gift to you, and the mortal receives the named benefit within 7 days. You do not have to provide this benefit yourself. For example, upon signing a contract for a Gift of Unfettered Glory, you will receive the benefits listed under the gift. The mortal who signs will receive glory and no in-game mechanical bonuses, provided by the dubious powers of the Netherworld.", - "While you may have any number of contracts in your possession, you can only benefit from one at a time. Upon the completion of a long rest, you may swap the contract you are currently benefiting from for an alternate contract that you have bound a mortal to and signed.", - "On your turn, as an action, you can call upon the Netherworld to reveal to you the exact location of a creature that has signed one of your contracts, providing they are on the same plane of existence as you.", - "A contract you hold lasts for 7 years or until the mortal that signed it dies. At which point it bursts into flames and you cannot receive any benefits from it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Fiendish Form", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. You become a Fiend in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Fiends of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Planar Binding", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "Your body and soul are bound to a fiendish plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been dragged back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", - "If you are on the fiendish plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformational Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Chainer's Gaze", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that diminishes their resolve. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way makes a saving throw, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their saving throw. A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Tyrant's Hellfire", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that exudes hellfire. The target must make a Charisma saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever you hit a creature branded in this way with an attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} fire damage.", - "A creature remains branded for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Deceiver's Guile", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that twists their senses and perspective. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way attempts to attack you, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their attack roll.", - "A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse}. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin becomes red and leathery, and vicious horns, teeth and nails erupt through the surface of your skin. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 41, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Alluring Deceit", - "page": 42, - "entries": [ - "You gain mastery of deception and hollow promises. You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in either of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill.", - "This ability has no effect on a skill if the proficiency bonus is already doubled.", - "Magic that would determine if you are telling the truth always indicates you are being truthful, and you cannot be magically compelled to tell the truth." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Infernal Resistance", - "page": 42, - "entries": [ - "You gain an imposing fortitude, drawing on Netherworld energy. If you would take magical damage from a spell, ability, or weapon, you can use your reaction and take half the amount of damage instead. You cannot use this feature against damage from silvered weapons." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Nether Blade", - "page": 42, - "entries": [ - "You can use a bonus action to summon a dreaded Nether Blade. The blade takes the form of a simple or martial weapon that deals slashing damage of your choice. Attacks made with the blade deal fire damage and gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Attacks you make with the blade deal an additional {@damage 2d6} fire damage.", - "The blade emits flames that create bright light in a 5 foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.", - "You cannot be disarmed of the blade." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the blade at any time by using an action. If you unwield the blade, it immediately unsummons." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: True Name", - "page": 42, - "entries": [ - "Your fiendish transformation is complete, and you are reborn. You must choose a new name for yourself, which becomes your true name. You receive a talisman of brimstone and brass with your true name inscribed in infernal on it. A creature within 10 feet of you that knows your true name, can use an action and speak your true name in an attempt to bind you to their will. If they do, you must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, you become {@condition charmed} by the creature, and must complete all commands they issue to you to the best of your ability. You remain {@condition charmed} for 8 hours. If the creature that bound you dies, this effect ends." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0031.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 42, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Commanding Obedience", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "Whenever a hostile creature you can see within 30 feet of you fails a saving throw due to a spell of 1st level or higher that you control, you may command that creature to kneel. On that creature's turn, it must face you, then kneel and end it's turn. While kneeling, the creature is considered {@condition prone}. If the creature is immune to the {@condition prone} condition, then the creature just ends its turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Brimstone Pyrolysis", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "When you inflict fire damage against a hostile creature and reduce it to 0 hit points, you can immolate that creature and turn them into a Brimstone Statue.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Brimstone Statue", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "A Brimstone Statue is the scorched remains of a corpse whose essence has burned out. A Brimstone Statue is the same size as the creature before it died, and uses the following statistics:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Armor Class: 10", - "Hit Points: 10", - "Speed: 0", - "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic" - ] - }, - "A Brimstone Statue that is reduced to 0 hit points falls apart and is destroyed. It does not detonate." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Detonate", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "On your turn, as an action, you can detonate one or more Brimstone Statues that you have created. When a Brimstone Statue detonates, it is destroyed, and each creature other than you within 10 feet of the statue must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes {@damage 3d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Infernal Summoning", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "On your turn as an action, you can tear open a portal to the Netherworld and summon up to 4 {@creature imp|mm|Imps}. These Imps are each summoned into their own unoccupied space within 30 feet of you.", - "The summoned Imps are friendly to you and your companions. They all act directly after you in the initiative order. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The Imps disappear in a shower of ash and embers after 1 hour, or if they are reduced to 0 hit points. The GM has the Imps' statistics.", - "Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Pull of the Netherworld", - "page": 43, - "entries": [ - "Your new native plane attempts to pull you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 on a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per two character levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the Material Plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0032.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gifts of Damnation\u2014Contracts", - "page": 44, - "entries": [ - "Gifts of Damnation are named after the benefits you can offer mortals in exchange for their souls. As the name suggests, these gifts offer mortals only short-term benefits and usually end in tragedy. To a Fiend, however, these gifts represent the powers you can gain by offering certain contracts and gaining the power of a soul. You can choose gifts that are thematic for your character, or that you like the benefits of, providing you meet the requirements.", - "These gifts can be found in the {@filter Optional Features|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD} page." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0033.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Lich", - "page": 46, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0034.webp" - } - }, - "The screams of souls torn from their bodies echo over the electric crackling of forbidden magic. A skeletal form rapidly stitches flesh and muscle to its frame, creating a seemingly living man\u2014a man from an age and kingdom long gone. A man who has conquered death and risen again to enact his insidious will from millennia ago. The screams stop and are replaced with murmurs, as the corpses of the fallen arise as undead.", - "An ancient figure slowly turns the pages of a decrepit tome possessing forbidden cosmic knowledge. Tracing a bony finger over the inscription, the figure turns its head, revealing a gaunt, deathly face. \"I do not receive company often,\" it rasps, slowly locking eyes with a broad-shouldered warrior. The warrior makes no movement or gestures, save for his eyes, which dart rapidly around the room in search of an escape. \"Oh, do not struggle. It will be over soon.\" The deathly figure continues, raising itself up from a crouch. The very fabric of the room appears to warp and shudder with the figure's power and authority.", - "A Lich is to the arcane what a king is to their Kingdom: undisputed, absolute power. Resting upon a throne of raw, world-rending spellcasting potential, a Lich comes as close to a God as any mortal could imagine. However, this awe-inspiring power comes at a dear price. Immune to the effects of age but not time, a Lich is destined to exist without living for eternity. While this drives some Liches mad and others evil, it makes them all physically decrepit and feeble. Time itself takes their body from them until they are reduced to a skeletal head, passively watching the world pass them by.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming a Lich", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "Across the Multiverse there are many ways to become a Lich, each determining the type of Lich the mortal becomes. However, within Etharis there is only one type of Lich, as there is only one known method of ascending to Lichdom: The Ritual of Dread. The process of this ritual is a well-guarded secret, entrusted to only a handful of mortals at any one time. The process of the ritual involves several despicable acts including murder, the brewing of a vile concoction, and even one's own death. However, it is the process of tearing one's soul from the body that is most despised, for this process involves the sacrifice of something truly dear to a mortal, and no substitute will be accepted. For some, it is the death of a cherished loved one. For others it is a family legacy. Regardless of the sacrifice, unless the Dreadscape spirits deem it worthy, Lichdom will not be granted." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "A Lich has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "Intelligence 16" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Spellcasting Ability:", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "You must have the ability to cast 7th level spells." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay:", - "page": 33, - "entries": [ - "You must complete the Ritual of Dread. The process of this ritual is partially described, but left intentionally vague so it can be tailored to your setting and campaign. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", - "Some of your abilities will require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "int" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Lich:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Discover ancient and dark arcane knowledge.", - "Consume the soul of an exceptionally powerful spellcaster.", - "Build a monument to your power to serve as a giant arcane focus.", - "Create an army of undead.", - "Kill a god." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Harvester of Souls", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "You have gained the ability to tear the soul out of creatures you kill and consume it for its invigorating effects. Whenever you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, if you are on the same plane of existence as your phylactery, its soul is captured and your phylactery becomes charged. On your turn, as an action, you can consume any number of charge levels from your phylactery to regain a single spell slot. When you regain a spell slot in this way, the spell slot's level is equal to one third of the charge you consumed, rounded down." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Undead Form", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "Your Intelligence score increases by 4 and your Wisdom score increases by 2. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 22 this way. You become an Undead in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you.", - "If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. You stop aging. You are immune to any effect that would age you, and you cannot die from old age. You do not require air, food, drink or sleep." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Phylactery", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "You have successfully torn your soul from your body and trapped it in a suitable object. The object must be a trinket or item no larger than 1 square foot in size. This item becomes your phylactery.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Phylactery", - "page": 47, - "entries": [ - "A phylactery is an enchanted vessel containing a Lich's soul. Additionally, a phylactery is a conduit for the Lich to feed on captured souls. A phylactery has the following statistics:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Armor Class: 18", - "Hit Points: 90", - "Speed: 0", - "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from non-magical sources.", - "Damage Resistances: necrotic, cold, thunder, lightning, force, fire." - ] - }, - "While a soul is stored in your phylactery, the phylactery is considered charged. Its charge level is equal to the CR of all the creatures whose soul you have captured. To store a new soul in your Phylactery, add the CR of the creature you killed to your Phylacteries charge level. The souls of creatures with a CR of less than ¼ are not great enough to charge your phylactery. Your Phylacteries charge level cannot exceed 27.", - "If your phylactery is reduced to 0 hit points, your soul is lost; you crumble to dust and are killed outright.", - "If you are killed and you control a charged phylactery on the same plane of existence, your phylactery's charge is consumed and your body is reconstructed within 5 feet of your phylactery 7 days later. If you are killed and your Phylactery does not have a level of charge, you are reanimated 7 days later as a Demilich under the GM's control." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. In addition, you gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Puppet Master", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Undead creatures of CR 1 or less that you animate with spells or abilities become permanently under your control. In addition, other creatures cannot gain control of undead creatures you raised." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Lichdom of the Arcane", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you kill any creature with a spell, you may apply an additional effect depending on the damage dealt. Any effects with range are centred on or measured from the killed target, and if required, use your Transformation save DC.", - "This ability cannot be used when you kill a construct, undead, or any creature without a soul. The following are the effects caused when you use this ability:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fire", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "The target is vaporised into a cloud of ash and smoke The space that the creature died in, and each space within 5 feet of it, are considered heavily obscured for 1 minute. Winds of moderate or greater speeds (at least 10 miles per hour) also disperse the cloud." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Necrotic", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "As the soul of your enemy leaves their body, you are able to siphon off part of their life force. You regain hit points equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1), plus your character level." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Poison", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Target a creature within 10 feet of the killed creature. That creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or gain the {@condition poisoned} condition for 1 minute." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Rift to the Dreadscapes", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "You gain the ability to open a rift to the Dreadscapes. As an action on your turn, you can choose a point within 5 feet of you to open the rift. Once opened, the rift stretches out from that point to a 20-foot-radius sphere. When a creature other than you enters the rift's area for the first time on its turn, or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation DC. On a failed save, the creature suffers {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage, or half as much on a successful save. Undead creatures are immune to damage from this ability. The rift remains open for 1 minute, but closes if you become {@condition unconscious}. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Rift to the Dreadscapes", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin has become rotten and pale, while your figure has become gaunt and hunched, radiating a ghastly aura. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, however this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 48, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Relentless Undead", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "Whenever an undead creature you control is reduced to 0 hit points, it may immediately move up to its full speed and make an {@action Attack} action before dying. This feature has no effect if the creature has been reduced to 0 hit points by radiant damage." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Arcane Supremacy", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "You become an exemplar of arcane power. When you cast a concentration spell, if you are already concentrating on one concentration spell, you do not lose concentration of that spell; instead you gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. If you are already concentrating on more than one spell, this feature has no effect. If you cast a third concentration spell during this time, you lose concentration on one of the two spells. Once you use this feature you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Staff of the Dreadscapes", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can use an action to summon a deathly staff made of blackened bone and twisted rotwood. The staff is the same as a quarterstaff, with the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Necrotic damage dealt by you ignores resistance to necrotic damage.", - "Your Spell Save DC and Transformation DC are both increased by 2.", - "Food and non-creature plants the staff touches wither and decay." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the staff at any time with the use of an action. If you un-wield the staff, it immediately unsummons." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Necromantic Dystrophy", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "Your body has become dependent on consuming souls, otherwise it becomes withered and frail. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 4 CR worth of souls from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot use the {@action Dash}, {@action dodge}, or {@action Disengage} actions. You cannot use these actions as bonus actions.", - "You cannot use your reaction to make opportunity attacks.", - "You cannot disguise your hideous form feature." - ] - }, - "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0035.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Lord of Undeath", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you reduce a humanoid to 0 hit points, you can choose to reanimate it. If you do, the creature rises at the beginning of its next turn as a {@creature zombie|mm} permanently under your control, following verbal commands to the best of its ability." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Arcane Omniscience", - "page": 49, - "entries": [ - "You have mastered the arcane arts. You know every spell from the {@filter wizard's spell list|spells|class=Wizard} and can prepare a number of these equal to your Intelligence modifier. Spells prepared this way do not count towards the maximum number of spells you can prepare. Upon completing a short rest, you can change one or more of these prepared spells for another spell from the wizards spell list." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Deathly Being", - "page": 50, - "entries": [ - "You become immune to poison damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks. In addition, you cannot become {@condition charmed}, {@condition poisoned}, {@condition paralysed}, or {@condition frightened}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Weight of the Ages", - "page": 50, - "entries": [ - "The weight of time is degrading for your Lich form and only the consumption of many souls can stay its effects. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 8 CR worth of soul from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot use the {@action Attack} action.", - "If you move on your turn, you cannot use a bonus action or reaction until your next turn.", - "If you use a bonus action on your turn, your speed becomes 0 until your next turn." - ] - }, - "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0036.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Lycanthrope", - "page": 52, - "entries": [ - "A howling call is heard across thatched rooftops, summoning the pack to assemble. Below, a man tears at his clothes as moonlight shines down on him. The hunched figure screams in pain, begging his family to run. With muscles bursting and razor-sharp claws forming, his transformation is underway.", - "Rain pours through the forest canopy as a woman falls to her knees in exhaustion. Unable to run further, she accepts her fate and awaits the monsters of the dark. Instead, she hears a thunderous roar as a hulking figure tears through the undergrowth with impossible strength. The hulking, bear-like figure then turns to the woman and grunts, \"Are you lost?\" offering a paw in aid.", - "Lycanthropes may appear to be ordinary humanoids, but behind the veneer of humanity there is a pivotal struggle between beast and man. For most, it is a matter of time before they lose this fight and transform into a monstrous hybrid, half-animal and half-humanoid. Most Lycanthropes recall very little of their time transformed, often waking in a strange location, covered in blood and tattered clothes. However, as some Lycanthropes grow, they learn to balance both natures, using their curse as a gift.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0037.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming a Lycanthrope", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "In Etharis, there are two documented methods of contracting the Lycanthropic curse. The first is being bitten by a Lycanthrope and not curing the curse before it takes hold. The second is to complete a druidic ritual known as the Lunar Sacrament. Once you have become a Lycanthrope, consider how your character feels about the curse. Do they wish to cure it before it progresses too far? Do they wish to understand it and make peace with the beast that resides within?" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "A Lycanthrope has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "Strength 13" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay:", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "You must have contracted the Curse of Lycanthropy. This usually comes from being bitten by a Lycanthrope and surviving the encounter. Alternatively, you may have completed the Lunar Sacrament and been imbued with Lycanthropy. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this within your backstory or in-game.", - "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "str" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Lycanthrope:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Establishing a pack of other Lycanthropes.", - "Killing an Alpha Lycanthrope.", - "Gaining control of your animalistic urges.", - "Unleashing the beast within and losing your humanity." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain all the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Hybrid Transformation", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "As an action, you may transform into a monstrous hybrid: half-beast, half-sentient. While in your hybrid form, the following rules apply:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can't cast spells or concentrate on spells. Your ability to speak is reduced to short, basic, guttural responses.", - "Your stats remain the same as your humanoid stats.", - "Any armour you are wearing merges into your Hybrid Form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the armour is too large to merge.", - "While transformed and not wearing any armour or using a shield, your AC equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Dexterity modifier.", - "While transformed you can use weapons and equipment as normal, unless specified elsewhere.", - "You roll a {@damage d6} in place of the normal damage for your unarmed strikes. Attacks using your claws deal slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.", - "When making the {@action Attack} action you may substitute one attack to make an unarmed bite attack. If the attack hits, you deal piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d8} + your Strength modifier. If you make a bite attack, you cannot make another until the beginning of your next turn.", - "If you made the {@action Attack} action, as a bonus action you may make an unarmed claw attack or bite attack, provided you have not already used your bonus action." - ] - }, - "Your hybrid form lasts for a number of hours equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) and ends early if you are knocked {@condition unconscious} or reduced to 0 hit points. You can end your Hybrid Form by using an action on your turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Shapechanger's Form", - "page": 53, - "entries": [ - "Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become a Shapechanger in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Shapechangers of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Lust for the Hunt", - "page": 54, - "entries": [ - "The savage nature of your curse sometimes causes you to lose control. These ferocious tendencies are a constant struggle between you as a humanoid and the beast within. When you are in your hybrid form, you must succeed at a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw at the beginning of each turn or lose control. If you are in the light of a full moon, you automatically fail this saving throw. If you fail this saving throw, you are subjected to the following until you succeed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You must move toward the closest nonplayer creature you can see, smell or hear, prioritising helpless creatures. If you end your movement and no non-player creature is within 5 feet of you, then you must use your action to {@action Dash} toward one.", - "If there is a non-player creature within 5 feet of you and you have not used your action, you must make a melee attack against it, prioritising helpless creatures.", - "If you made a melee attack against a creature, and that creature is still alive, then you must use your bonus action to make an unarmed claw or bite attack against the same creature." - ] - }, - "Additionally, if you are subjected to the light of a full moon you must succeed at a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or automatically turn into your hybrid form and cannot transform back until dawn. If you succeed in this saving throw, you are immune to its effects for 24 hours.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Helpless Creatures", - "entries": [ - "The defenceless and downtrodden are met with a modicum, of sympathy by most. However, to the bestial side of a Lycanthrope, these creatures represent prey. This Transformation refers to helpless creatures in multiple instances. For game purposes a helpless creature is a humanoid that is {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained}, {@condition blinded}, {@condition paralyzed} or {@condition frightened}. Additionally, creatures that are so vulnerable in their current situation, they are completely defenceless are also considered helpless. For example, a disarmed and defeated enemy, pleading for mercy. In these instances the GM decides if the creature is considered helpless or not." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 54, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Iron Pelt", - "page": 54, - "entries": [ - "While in hybrid form, you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-silvered, non-magical sources." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Hunter's Howl", - "page": 54, - "entries": [ - "While in your hybrid form, you can use a bonus action to let out a loud howl and mark a creature within 60 feet as your prey. A creature remains marked this way for 1 hour, or until it dies. While a creature is marked as your prey, you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Whenever you hit the marked creature with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} damage. This damage is the same type as the attack.", - "You have advantage on any Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to track your prey." - ] - }, - "You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature upon a short or long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Kindred Form", - "page": 54, - "entries": [ - "You gain the ability to transform into the animal form representative of your Lycanthropy type, known as your Kindred Form. You follow the same rules as the Hybrid Transformation feature and any feature that specifies the hybrid transformation, unless specified otherwise. You can only transform into the kindred form representative of your Lycanthropy. Each Kindred Form gains the following rules:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot speak.", - "You cannot take any actions requiring hands, except your Transformation capabilities.", - "You can only use unarmed claw and bite attacks.", - "You automatically succeed at all sawing throws relating to the Lust for the Hunt flaw." - ] - }, - "Other than being larger, you are indistinguishable from a regular animal of your Kindred Form." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kindred Form - Bear", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your kindred form takes the shape of a large bear. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak to and understand other bears.", - "When you make any saving throw, you can add your Constitution modifier to the result.", - "Your hit point maximum increases by 15 hit points." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kindred Form - Wolf", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your kindred form takes the shape of a ferocious dire wolf. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak to and understand other wolves.", - "When making an attack against a creature, if an ally is within 5 feet of that creature and not {@condition incapacitated}, you have advantage on that attack roll.", - "Your speed increases by 20 feet, to a maximum of 60." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Silver Sensitivity", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "You have developed a debilitating sensitivity to silver. While in your Hybrid or Kindred form, you have vulnerability to silvered weapons. In addition, you cannot have resistance to attacks made with a silvered weapon." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0038.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Titanic Vigor", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice your character level, and it increases by 2 every time you gain a character level.", - "Additionally, when in your hybrid form, you gain 5 temporary hit points at the start of your turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Predatory Leap", - "page": 55, - "entries": [ - "Your jump distance is doubled.", - "In addition, in hybrid form, if you jumped more than 5 feet and land within 5 feet of a creature, you can immediately take the {@action Attack} action to attack that creature. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become {@condition prone} on a failed save. You can decide to automatically grapple the target if they fail their save." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Bestial Savagery", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "You have embraced the animalistic side of your transformation. While in your Hybrid Form, you gain the following benefits:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Your unarmed attacks deal {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and are considered magic attacks.", - "Your AC increases by 1.", - "You are immune to the {@condition charmed} and {@condition frightened} conditions." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Fraying Memories", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "You have begun to suffer the effects of sharing a mind with two personalities. Memories of less practical significance have been lost to new ones of midnight hunts. You have disadvantage on Intelligence ability and skill checks recalling information or knowledge." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0039.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0040.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Savage Instincts", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "You have developed an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed and carnage. While in your hybrid form, if you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, and it is missing any of its hitpoints, the base damage die is increased to {@damage 1d12}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Kindred Affinity", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: Kindred Form Transformation Feature}", - "You have reached true harmony with your Kindred Form, achieving a state of peace most Lycanthropes never find. You gain the following benefits while in your Kindred Form:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You can speak.", - "You can cast spells without needing to provide their verbal or somatic components. Additionally, you can cast spells without needing to provide material components, provided they do not have a gold cost.", - "Friendly creatures within 20 feet of you have advantage on Wisdom ability checks and saving throws." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Unstoppable Rage", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "You have become a visage of unkillable carnage and slaughter even other Lycanthropes fear. When you are reduced to 0 hit points and you are not killed outright, you are not knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can take your future turns as though you were not at 0 hit points and are affected by all spells, abilities and features as normal. While you have 0 hit points, taking damage causes death saving throw failures as normal, and three death saving throw failures can still kill you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Predatory Nature", - "page": 56, - "entries": [ - "You have begun to realise the true cost of your transformation. The beast within has gained more control of your body than you have. While you can control it at times you know it cannot be contained forever, and when it breaks free, it will delight in any slaughter it can find. You gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "If you can see, hear or smell a helpless creature, you gain disadvantage on all Wisdom saving throws.", - "At the beginning of your turn, if you can see, hear or smell a hostile or helpless non-player creature, you must succeed a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into your Hybrid Form. If you succeed this saving throw, you become immune to this effect until dawn.", - "Whenever you kill a creature and you are in your Hybrid Form, you cannot transform back into your humanoid form until dawn the next day. Although you can transform into your Kindred Form." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0041.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Seraph", - "page": 58, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0042.webp" - } - }, - "Incense burns dimly, as muffled coughs echo through the musty room. Loved ones hold each other as a bedridden woman exhales for the last time, her scarred face bearing the mortifying lesions of the Weeping Pox. Her family sobs, too lost in their sorrow to notice how the smouldering embers radiate and shine. A woman with flowing robes and platinum hair approaches, radiant energy emitting from her folded, angelic wings. \"Hold on for but a moment my child,\" she whispers. \"Mercy has been granted.\"", - "With a thunderous boom, the Seraph's hammer collides with a skeletal abomination. Shards of bone scatter across the dilapidated chapel floor as the monster roars in pain. Gritting her teeth, the angelic figure proclaims, \"By all that is holy, you will be vanquished!\" Golden fire erupts from her hammer as she prepares for another strike.", - "Seraphs are mortals who have transformed into Celestial representations of a virtue or ideal. Exalted by a higher power, Seraphs are selected by divine beings after long and patient observation, confirming that the mortal displays pure character. Seraphs are selected from noble martyrs, tireless crusaders, or other exemplary individuals who are prepared to become the physical manifestation of righteousness.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0043.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming a Seraph", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "To be chosen by an Arch Seraph is to become a vessel for the principles they uphold. This is a charge not to be taken lightly, and those who display righteousness with the intention of becoming a Seraph are usually overlooked for this reason. When becoming a Seraph, consider why your character was chosen. Do you display hidden merit? Are you devoted to a cause they will value?" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "A Seraph has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Ability Scores:", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "Wisdom 13" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay:", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "You must have been exalted by an Arch Seraph, divine cosmic energies, or have some other plausible reason to have become a Seraph. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", - "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "wis" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Seraph:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Defeating a powerful force of darkness.", - "Create a hallowed landmark for pilgrims.", - "Establish a parish of worshipers who uphold your virtue.", - "Establish a portal between the Material Plane and the Empyrium.", - "Redeem a soul that was considered beyond redemption." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Celestial Form", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", - "You become a Celestial in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Celestials of a specific CR have no effect on you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Angelic Wings", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "You have manifested feathered wings. You have a flying speed equal to your normal speed. You cannot wear armour or clothing that has not been modified to accommodate your wings." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Planar Binding", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "Your body and soul are bound to a divine plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been taken back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", - "If you are on the divine plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Retribution", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "When you or an allied creature you can see within 30 feet takes the attack action, you can use your reaction to imbue them with holy zeal. Immediately after the target completes the {@action Attack} action, they can make an additional attack as a bonus action. On a hit, the hit target takes an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Clemency", - "page": 59, - "entries": [ - "When you or a creature you can see within 60 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cast a spell of 1st level or higher. This spell must target the damaged creature and restore hit points to it. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Expedition", - "page": 60, - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of another creature's turn, you can use your reaction to move yourself up to your speed or allow an ally that you can see, within 60 feet, to move up to their speed. Movement made this way does not cause attacks of opportunity. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Divine Appearance", - "page": 60, - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has radically transformed. Your body radiates a divine glow, while your wings are prominent and powerful appendages. You can contain this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations, your true form is revealed:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering desecrated ground.", - "Choosing to reveal yourself." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", - "Evil humanoid creatures that witness or hear about your true form become instantly hostile to you and are compelled by malice to destroy you, unless the GM decides otherwise.", - "If the creature is scared of you or decides that you are too powerful to fight, it will attempt to harm you in another way, but will not give up on destroying you." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0044.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 60, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0045.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Radiant Strike", - "page": 60, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you hit a target with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage to the target. This damage increases to {@damage 2d6} if the target is a Fiend, Fey, or Undead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Cleanse Affliction", - "page": 60, - "entries": [ - "When you cast a spell that restores hit points to an ally, you can also remove one condition being inflicted on them by a spell or ability." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Bow of Celestial Judgement", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "You can use a bonus action to summon a powerful bow made of divine light. The bow is the same as a {@item longbow|PHB}, except attacks made with it deal radiant damage and have the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "The bow does not use ammunition. Instead, when the wielder draws the bowstring, an ethereal arrow of radiant light forms.", - "Attacks with the bow deal an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. Against fiends, fey and undead, the bow deals an additional {@damage 2d8} radiant damage instead.", - "The bow's radiant form emits bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet." - ] - }, - "You can unsummon the bow at any time with the use of an action. If you unwield the bow, it immediately unsummons." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Beacon to Darkness", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "You have become a Seraph of noted virtue and divinity. This has made you a target for all that is dark in the world. Whenever you or an ally within 30 feet commits an act of greater evil, such as murdering a helpless innocent, a small amount of darkness attaches itself to you, and you gain 1 corruption point (to a maximum of 5). Whether the act constitutes greater evil is determined by the GM. Whenever you make an attack roll against an evil creature, or make a saving throw against a spell or ability from an evil creature, subtract the number of corruption points you have from the roll. Whenever you complete a short or long rest, and have prayed for at least 1 hour, you can reduce the number of corruption points you have by 1." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0046.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Aura of Holy Purge", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of righteous fervour. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura hits a hostile creature, they can choose for that hit to be a critical hit instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit from it again until they have completed a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Aura of Merciful Blessing", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of invigoration and fortitude. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura is reduced to 0 hit points, they are reduced to 1 hit point instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Aura of Empyreal Valor", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "You emit an aura of swiftness and bravery. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura makes a Dexterity ability check to determine initiative, they can add +5 to the result. In addition, on that creature's turn they gain advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Pull of the Empyrean", - "page": 61, - "entries": [ - "Your new native plane attempts to draw you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 for a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per 2 class levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the material plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take{@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Vampire", - "page": 63, - "entries": [ - "A lone figure clad in burnished steel greets the roaring infantry as they charge through the breach in the castle's walls. In a flash of black mist, the figure appears in front of the soldiers, striking them down with inhuman speed.", - "Candlelight flickers as a hooded adviser leans over an ornate throne, whispering machinations into her lord's ensnared mind. The chamber erupts in commotion as the lord announces further powers be granted to the resident merchant's guild.", - "Vampires are creatures of cursed blood and tragic existence. Exquisite food, a warm summer's breeze, and growing old with loved ones are all luxuries a Vampire will never experience. Unable to enjoy many of the fineries of life as they once knew it, Vampires often become bitter creatures, filled with hate for everything they once loved.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0047.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Becoming a Vampire", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "Vampires are spawned into the world when a mortal contracts the Sanguine Curse, dies, and is reborn undead. There are a variety of ways to contract the curse. A Vampire may have offered their blood to a loyal servant, powerful ally, or loved one they wished to elevate. More commonly, a Vampire may have bitten you, and you survived the Vampire's attack long enough to contract the Sanguine Curse before perishing and being reborn. Other methods include ancient and dark magic, as well as powerful but cursed magical artifacts. Regardless of how you have become a Vampire, you should discuss with your GM what type of Vampire you would like to become, and how it can be implemented in the campaign." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Features", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "A Vampire has the following transformation features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prerequisites", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Abilities:", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "Dexterity 13" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Roleplay Milestones:", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "You must have contracted the Sanguine Curse, whether by being bitten by a Vampire, offered their blood, completing the Sanguine Ritual, or by another plausible method. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", - "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", - { - "type": "abilityDc", - "name": "Transformation", - "attributes": [ - "dex", - "cha" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Milestones", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Vampire:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Establish a coven of vampire spawn.", - "Drink the blood of a legendary monster.", - "Learn the great secrets of vampirism from a Vampire Lord.", - "Learn to embrace your Hideous Form and lose the ability to conceal it.", - "Discover the lost crypts of an ancient vampire and consume its essence." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 1", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Blood Fury", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "You have become possessed by the thirst that grips all Vampires. In combat, this thirst drives you into an insatiable frenzy of bloodshed. Whenever you deal combat damage with an unarmed strike or a melee/ranged weapon to a target that can bleed, and is not undead or a construct, you gain one Fury Point. You may only have a maximum of 4 Fury Points at any time. Upon completing a short or long rest, the number of Fury Points you have is reset to 0. These points are used by certain abilities that you can learn through your transformation levels." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Blood Fury Abilities", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "You can spend Fury Points (FP) to use the following abilities. The entries below detail their names, Fury Points cost in parentheses, and features:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fanged Bite (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "On your turn, immediately after you take the {@action Attack} action, you can use your bonus action to make a special unarmed bite attack. You can use your Dexterity modifier instead of strength to hit with this attack. This attack deals piercing damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength or Dexterity modifier. The target must then succeed at a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. You regain hit point equal to the necrotic damage dealt this way. This attack generates 1 Fury Point as normal. If this attack reduces a humanoid creature of size Medium or smaller to 0 hit points, you gain 3 Fury Points instead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Calculated Strike (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "When you hit with a melee weapon attack, you may use this ability before damage is dealt. If you do so, you may add {@damage 1d6} of the same damage as your weapon to the damage result. If this ability is used, no Fury Points are generated for this attack." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Vampiric Mist (2FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can disappear in a puff of shadowy mist and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Unearthly Reflexes (1FP)", - "page": 64, - "entries": [ - "After you have rolled a Dexterity saving throw, but before the GM has determined the result, you can use your reaction and take half damage on a failed save, and no damage on a successful one." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Deathly Horror (3FP)", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "As a bonus action, you can emit a ghastly distortion of your true form. A creature of your choice within 30 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw is immune to this ability for 24 hours." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Undead Form", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. In addition, your creature type changes to undead. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you. If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. Furthermore, you cannot die from old age and you do not require air, food or drink." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: The Sanguine Curse", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "The sanguine curse has taken a hold on you. As a result you gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You cannot enter a residence you do not own without an invitation from one of the occupants. If you enter a residence involuntarily such as by being dragged into one, you take {@damage 1d10} psychic damage at the start of your turn while you are inside it.", - "You gain {@sense darkvision} (60 ft.) if you do not already have it.", - "While in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.", - "You must feed every 7 days." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Feeding", - "entries": [ - "Transcended beyond mortal needs, vampires do not need to eat. However, the gripping nature of their curse requires them to feed on the fresh blood of humanoids. A task they undertake with delight.", - "On your turn, as an action, you can make an unarmed bite attack against an {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained} or {@condition charmed} humanoid. If you do so, the target is drained for 1 pint of blood and bears a bite mark on the location you bit them. This attack does not wake sleeping creatures or end the effect of spells and abilities. A creature bitten this way gains a level of {@condition exhaustion}, which can only be removed with the use of a {@spell greater restoration} spell.", - "A vampire that does not feed within the required time goes into an unconscious feeding frenzy, under the GM's control. The next time they sleep or enter a trance they attack all nearby living creatures and attempt to feed on them. A vampire remains in this state until they have drained a creature completely (killing them), at which point the vampire falls {@condition unconscious} for 4 hours." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 2", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Dread Knight Combat Training", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "You become trained in the martial ways of the Dread Knights. As a bonus action, you may enter, exit, or change combat stances. While in a combat stance, you gain the features of that stance.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Offensive", - "page": 65, - "entries": [ - "While in this stance, you deal an additional amount of damage with your melee weapon equal to the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Defensive", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "While in this stance, you gain a bonus to your AC equal to half the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Accuracy", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "While in this stance, you gain a bonus to hit with your weapon attacks equal to half the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." - ] - }, - "Additionally you may use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of any melee weapon with the slashing damage type." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0048.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Sanguine Magic", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: The ability to cast spells}", - "Your curse corrupts the magic you cast. Whenever you deal non-necrotic damage with a spell or cantrip, you can choose to deal necrotic damage instead of that spell's normal damage type. Furthermore, whenever you deal damage with a spell or cantrip, you gain one Fury Point (maximum of 1 per turn).", - "Additionally, you gain the following Blood Fury abilities:", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cast in Blood (1 FP)", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "The next time you cast a damage-dealing cantrip, you can add your Charisma modifier to the damage you deal." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sanguine Spellbinding (3 FP)", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "The next time a creature makes a Charisma, Intelligence, or Wisdom saving throw against a spell you have cast, it has disadvantage. If a spell affects multiple creatures at the same time, you choose which creature is affected." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Shapechanger", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "You can use an action to polymorph into a Tiny {@creature bat|mm} or back into your normal form. While in bat form, you gain the following features:", - "Your walking speed is 5 feet, and you have a flying speed of 30 feet.", - "If you have sunlight hypersensitivity, it is reduced to sunlight sensitivity: while in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, but take no damage from direct contact with sunlight.", - "While in bat form, you can't speak. Any object you are holding or armour you are wearing merges into your bat form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object cannot merge.", - "If you become {@condition unconscious} in bat form, you revert back to your vampiric form.", - "Additionally, you can use an action to turn into mist. Whilst in mist form, you gain the following features:", - "You cannot take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects.", - "You are weightless, have a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there.", - "In addition, if air can fit through a space, then you can as well. You cannot pass through liquid, and this does not give you the ability to cross running water.", - "You have advantage on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws, and are immune to all non magical damage, except any damage you take from sunlight.", - "Any object you are holding or armour you are wearing merges into your mist form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object cannot merge.", - "If you become {@condition unconscious} in mist form, you revert back to your vampiric form." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", - "page": 66, - "entries": [ - "Your appearance has greatly altered from its original features. The first signs were the fangs that started to protrude from your upper row of teeth. You have no reflection in mirrors or other reflective surfaces. With dry, pale skin and occasional burns from the sun, you can hide your true appearance by concentrating on your prevampirism appearance. However, the following situations can reveal your true appearance:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Concentrating on a spell.", - "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", - "Entering hallowed ground.", - "Taking damage from being exposed to sunlight or free-flowing water.", - "Choosing to reveal your true self." - ] - }, - "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 3", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cruel Riposte", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "Whenever a creature within 5 feet of you makes an attack against you, you may use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against the attacking creature. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature when you complete a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Creatures of the Night", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "Once per long rest, you can magically call to your aid {@dice 2d4} {@creature swarm of bats|MM|swarms of bats} or {@dice 2d4} {@creature swarm of rats|MM|swarms of rats}. When outdoors, you can summon {@dice 2d4} {@creature wolf|MM|wolves} instead of swarms of rats. These creatures arrive at the end of your next turn at a destination of the GM's choice within 30 feet of you, and they are under your control. They act directly after you in the initiative order and remain for 1 hour, until you die, or until you dismiss them with a bonus action. You cannot use this ability if you are exposed to direct sunlight." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0049.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Captivating Glance", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in one of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill. If you have or ever gain double proficiency in one or both of these skills, you gain +2 for that skill instead.", - "Additionally, your thoughts cannot be read by any means." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Greater Sanguine Curse", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "Your curse has taken a stronger hold on you. As a result you gain the following features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "You take {@damage 1d10} acid damage if you end your turn in running water.", - "You gain superior {@sense darkvision} (120 ft.) if you do not already have it.", - "You take {@damage 1d10} radiant damage when you start your turn in sunlight.", - "You must feed every 3 days." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Level 4", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0051.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Grim Executioner", - "page": 67, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: Dread Knight Combat Training}", - "You have mastered the martial techniques of the Dread Knight. Whenever you roll a critical hit with a melee or ranged weapon, and the target has 50 or fewer hit points, you kill the target outright. If your target has more than 50 hit points, you deal an extra {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is of the same type as your weapon." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Beguiler's Entrancement", - "page": 68, - "entries": [ - "{@i Prerequisite: Captivating Glance}", - "Once per long rest, you gain the ability to manipulate the mind of a humanoid with your sanguine magic. You can use an action to make an {@condition incapacitated} humanoid {@condition charmed} by you for 24 hours or until you target a different humanoid with this ability. If you use this ability on the same target for 30 unbroken days, the target becomes permanently {@condition charmed} by you.", - "You may use this ability on another humanoid once you have permanently {@condition charmed} the previous humanoid. You can have a maximum number of enthralled humanoids equal to your Charisma Modifier (minimum of 1). If the number of enthralled humanoids exceeds your Charisma modifier for any reason, you lose connection to all of them.", - "This charm effect can be removed with the {@spell remove curse} spell, or any other spell or ability with similar effects." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Boon: Regenerate", - "page": 68, - "entries": [ - "You regain 10 hit points at the start of your turn if you have at least 1 hit point remaining, and are not in sunlight or over running water.", - "If you take radiant damage or damage from holy water, this ability does not function at the start of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Transformation Flaw: Stake to Heart", - "page": 68, - "entries": [ - "Whenever you're attacked by a creature with a wooden or silvered weapon, if they score a natural 20 to hit, and you have 50 hit points or less, they manage to lodge their weapon into your heart and you become {@condition paralyzed} for 1 hour or until the weapon is removed, whichever is greater." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0050.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0052.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Advanced Backgrounds", - "page": 70, - "entries": [ - "Backgrounds are excellent storytelling tools when it comes to identifying who your character is and where they come from. A gallant soldier may have a dark past as a mercenary sellsword or a gang enforcer. Advanced backgrounds provide an additional layer to this process. They seek to identify where a character comes from, and highlight where they may progress to, within the world setting.", - "Advanced Backgrounds are a variant option for the background system. It is suggested that either all characters within a party use Advanced Backgrounds, or none. To use Advanced Backgrounds, select a background and choose a profession within that background. If you feel that no backgrounds or professions suit your character concept, then discuss with your GM how you can modify one to fit your needs.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Professions", - "page": 70, - "entries": [ - "Professions best represent what your character does between adventures, whether it's a job to make money, or a title or responsibility they must uphold. Each background has multiple professions, and describes that profession's place in the world. For example, your character may be a Seafarer, but what do they do at sea? They may be a pauper, scavenging whatever they can find of value from the ocean shores. In this case, you may choose the Seagather. There are no wrong choices." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Profession Abilities", - "page": 70, - "entries": [ - "Once you have selected your profession, you gain access to its Profession Ability. This is an activity that you have practiced time and time again, becoming an expert in this field. Each profession ability requires an hour spent completing the task, and a Medium DC skill check. Once you have attempted a profession ability, you cannot attempt it again until you complete a long rest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Profession Dice", - "page": 70, - "entries": [ - "Profession Dice are the in-game advantages provided to characters by their background profession. Characters can add their Profession Die to skill or ability checks according to any Talents they have selected.", - "In addition, a character always adds their Profession Die when rolling for Profession Abilities.", - "A character's Profession Die is determined by their rank, and shown in the table below:", - { - "type": "table", - "colLabels": [ - "Profession Rank", - "Profession Dice" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-6", - "col-6" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1", - "{@dice 1d4}" - ], - [ - "2", - "{@dice 1d6}" - ], - [ - "3", - "{@dice 1d8}" - ], - [ - "4", - "{@dice 1d10}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Skill Check Difficulties", - "page": 70, - "entries": [ - "When a player is required to make a skill check, the DC is determined by the GM using the following table:", - { - "type": "table", - "colLabels": [ - "Difficulty", - "DC" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-6", - "col-6" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "Easy", - "10" - ], - [ - "Medium", - "15" - ], - [ - "Hard", - "20" - ], - [ - "Very Hard", - "25" - ], - [ - "Impossible", - "30" - ] - ] - }, - "When determining DC, a GM may start with the complexity of the task, then adjust it based on environmental factors. For example, a character may be trying to climb a ladder, a task which would normally not require a skill check. However, the weather is chilly, and the ladder is slick with ice, so the GM decides to set a Medium DC. This DC might be increased again for further complicating factors, such as pursuing enemies or if the ladder is broken.", - "Note: It is important to remember that rolling a natural 20 on a skill check does not result in an automatic success." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Proficiencies & Equipment", - "page": 71, - "entries": [ - "When creating a character, Advanced Backgrounds add skill proficiencies and starting equipment in a similar way to backgrounds.", - "Once you have selected your background and profession, you may select a skill proficiency, per your background's selection list. Once you've made your choices, apply your starting equipment and proficiency from your background and profession." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rankings, Holdings, and Progressions", - "page": 71, - "entries": [ - "Rankings represent a character's standing within the world of their profession. Each profession has four ranks, with characters starting at the first rank. Whenever a character meets the progression milestones of a rank within their profession (as discussed with the GM), they may progress to the next rank of that profession.", - "A Captain and his daring crew or a Duke and his extravagant estate are both examples of a profession's holdings. Within Advanced Backgrounds, holdings are the assets, resources, or advantages a character gains through their position. Holdings vary between professions, from finding free lodging to acquiring a grand fortress and legions of soldiers, or anything in between. Within each profession are examples of the sorts of holdings a character might achieve as they progress through the professional ranks. Whenever a character advances in rank, they retain their holdings from previous ranks.", - "Progressions are examples of what may be required for you to advance in rank within your profession. From making a medical breakthrough to being appointed by a monarch, progressions vary depending on the rank and profession they belong to. Progressions make great character goals and can be tied into existing character or party goals. For example, a scribe looking to disprove falsehoods could do so by pursuing the mystery at the heart of the campaign's overall story.", - "Progressions and holdings within this chapter are recommendations only. Ultimately it is up to the GM to determine how the characters within your setting progress, and what holdings are necessary to the gameplay. Additionally, a GM may decide to allow a character to progress within their profession due to alternative reasons, such as circumstantial gameplay, setting requirements, or for any other reason. Players and GMs should discuss what sort of holdings a player could expect to receive at each rank and what progression paths may be available to them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Talents", - "page": 71, - "entries": [ - "Talents are unique dispositions, experiences, or characteristics your character has picked up due to their time working in their profession. This is represented by allowing characters to add their Profession Die in unique situations that highlight the skills gained through their profession. A character may select a Talent from their corresponding Talent list when they select their profession, and select an additional Talent whenever they rank up within a profession." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Changing Professions", - "page": 71, - "entries": [ - "Plans never play out as expected, and sometimes professions don't either. A character may change professions by achieving the progression requirements of the profession rank they wish to change to. When they achieve these requirements they may rank up into the new rank of that profession, choosing a Talent from their new profession list. A character that has ranked up into another profession retains all equipment, Talents, proficiencies, and abilities from their original profession. After all, you can change your future, but not your past.", - "For example, Aylea is a Militarist Field Marshal. A recent brush with a dark sorcerer has confirmed her faith in her deity, and now she wishes to become an Inquisitor. Aylea's player discusses with their GM what sort of holdings and progression milestones Aylea must achieve to rank into Inquisitor. Due to her seasoned military experience, the GM decides that once contact has been made with a Chapter Master, Aylea will become an Inquisitor at the rank of Initiate, a rank from which Aylea is likely to advance quickly." - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Backgrounds", - "page": 72, - "entries": [ - "Backgrounds in this chapter are provided in the alphabetical order.", - "The backgrounds presented in this chapter can also be found in the {@filter Backgrounds|backgrounds|source=GH} page.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Academic", - "page": 72, - "entries": [ - "Academics use their education and knowledge from extensive studies to make a living and achieve their life's ambitions. Academics are generally held in higher regard than most other backgrounds, as their skills are sought after by the wealthy and powerful. Academics make great researchers, investigators, and versatile problem-solvers.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0053.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Investigation}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Religion}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard and one exotic." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "A bottle of black {@item ink (1-ounce bottle)|PHB}, a quill, a letter opener, parchment, and 10 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Academic (Antiquarian)|GH}", - "{@background Academic (Archivist)|GH}", - "{@background Academic (Physician)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0054.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Aristocrats", - "page": 77, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0056.webp" - } - }, - "Aristocrats are the rulers and wielders of law, and use their position at the top of the social hierarchy to compel others to further their interests. Whether feared or respected, aristocrats make excellent negotiators, diplomats, and schemers.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Deception}, {@skill History}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Performance}, {@skill Persuasion}, or {@skill Religion}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard language" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "A quill and {@item ink (1-ounce bottle)|PHB}, a letter opener, parchment, a piece of fine jewelry that displays your status, and 25 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Aristocrat (Courtier)|GH}", - "{@background Aristocrat (Envoy)|GH}", - "{@background Aristocrat (Noble)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0058.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Clergy", - "page": 81, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-0663.webp" - } - }, - "The Clergy represents those who devote their lives to working within religious institutions. The Clergy are respected members within the social hierarchy in regions where their religion is prominent. Clergymen make effective orators, acolytes, and religious crusaders.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill History}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Religion}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard language and one of Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "A {@item holy symbol|PHB}, a prayer {@item book|PHB} or divine text, vestments, and 15 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Clergy (Inquisitor)|GH}", - "{@background Clergy (Preacher)|GH}", - "{@background Clergy (Priest)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0059.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Common Folk", - "page": 86, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0061.webp" - } - }, - "Common Folk are, unsurprisingly, the most common station in life. These are the masses of people who are not distinguished by noble blood, inherited wealth, or a special calling that sets them apart.", - "Varying as much as the professions with which they occupy themselves, common folk are typically identified by the work they do.", - "Often finding themselves pawns in the machinations of those who consider themselves their betters, commoners generally look after one another in tight circles of trust. Commoners are a great background for most professions and character concepts that do not fall within another background.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Perception}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard language" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "One {@filter tool|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} or {@filter instrument|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=instrument} proficiency" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@item Common clothes|phb}, a {@filter tool kit|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} or {@filter instrument|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=instrument} of your choice, a small drawstring {@item pouch|PHB}, and 10 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Common Folk (Villager)|GH}", - "{@background Common Folk (Entertainer)|GH}", - "{@background Common Folk (Merchant)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0060.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Criminal", - "page": 90, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0062.webp" - } - }, - "Criminals serve and thrive off the seedy underbelly of society. While many people run afoul of the law, this background is for people who make their livelihoods entirely outside the law. Rarely respected or honoured within society, Criminals often hide their true profession from others.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Acrobatics}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Deception}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}, {@skill Stealth}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Thieves' Cant" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "{@item Thieves' tools|PHB}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@item Thieves' tools|phb}, fake currency in a drawstring {@item pouch|phb} to deter pickpockets, a set of dark {@item common clothes|phb} including a hood, and 15 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-3 text-right", - "col-9 text-left" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0063.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@background Criminal (Charlatan)|GH}", - "{@background Criminal (Cutthroat)|GH}", - "{@background Criminal (Burglar)|GH}" - ] - } - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Militarist", - "page": 94, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0064.webp" - } - }, - "Militarists either work within a formal military structure, or fight for pay on an individual basis. Militarists are often respected or feared, depending on the nature of their organisation. High-ranking Militarists are often paid handsomely, as their skills can decide battles or even wars. Lower-level Militarists make great warriors, mercenaries, and guards.", - "It is not unheard of for militaristic individuals to accompany adventurers on dangerous missions. These tasks are said to keep the mind sharp and skills honed, especially in times of relative peace.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Survival}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "One type of {@filter gaming set|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=gaming set}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "a {@filter gaming set|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=gaming set} you are proficient with, an insignia detailing your rank within a military organization, and 10 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Militarist (Free Sword)|GH}", - "{@background Militarist (Guard)|GH}", - "{@background Militarist (Soldier)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0065.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Outlander", - "page": 99, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-0742.webp" - } - }, - "Outlanders are people who live their lives away from civilization. Some have chosen a life of isolation, while others have been exiled from society. Outlanders are renowned for hardiness and self-sufficiency, but distrusted by most civilized people.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Stealth}, {@skill Survival}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "{@item herbalism kit|phb}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@item common clothes|phb}, {@item tinderbox|phb}, several {@item torch|phb|torches}, {@item waterskin|phb}, a hatchet, a {@item herbalism kit|phb}, and 5 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Outlander (Beast Hunter)|GH}", - "{@background Outlander (Pioneer)|GH}", - "{@background Outlander (Explorer)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0066.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Seafarer", - "page": 102, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0067.webp" - } - }, - "Seafarers make their living by sailing or gathering from the sea. Seafarers often start as poor and disrespected members of society. However, at higher ranks, they gain considerable holdings. The sea has much to give, but it can quickly take everything away as well.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang-notitle", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Skill Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "Choose one from {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}, {@skill Survival}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tool Proficiencies", - "entries": [ - "{@item Navigator's tools|phb}, {@filter vehicles (water)|items|source=phb;dmg|miscellaneous=mundane|type=vehicle (water)}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Languages", - "entries": [ - "Choose one standard and one exotic" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@item common clothes|phb}, a belaying pin, thread and a blunt needle, a bucket of tar, and 10 gp." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "columns": 3, - "items": [ - "{@background Seafarer (Sailor)|GH}", - "{@background Seafarer (Dock Worker)|GH}", - "{@background Seafarer (Sea Gatherer)|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0069.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Talents", - "page": 108, - "entries": [ - "These talents can also be viewed in the {@filter Optional Features|optionalfeatures|source=GH|feature type=BGT:Ac,BGT:Ar,BGT:Cl,BGT:CF,BGT:Cr,BGT:M,BGT:O,BGT:S} page.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Talent List", - "page": 108, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang", - "columns": 3, - "name": "Academic", - "items": [ - "{@optfeature Biologist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Botanist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Copycat|GH}", - "{@optfeature Diligent Researcher|GH}", - "{@optfeature Disciplinarian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Drunkard|GH}", - "{@optfeature Forecaster|GH}", - "{@optfeature Gambler|GH}", - "{@optfeature Local Historian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Mystical Scholar|GH}", - "{@optfeature Passionate Orator|GH}", - "{@optfeature Pathologist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Problem Solver|GH}", - "{@optfeature Runekeeper|GH}", - "{@optfeature Sawbones|GH}", - "{@optfeature Translator|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang", - "columns": 3, - "name": "Aristocrat", - "items": [ - "{@optfeature Born In the Saddle|GH}", - "{@optfeature Copycat|GH}", - "{@optfeature Court Schemer|GH}", - "{@optfeature Disciplinarian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Drunkard|GH}", - "{@optfeature Elusive|GH}", - "{@optfeature Figure of Authority|GH}", - "{@optfeature Gambler|GH}", - "{@optfeature Impressionist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Local Historian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Problem Solver|GH}", - "{@optfeature Quick Fingers|GH}", - "{@optfeature Translator|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang", - "columns": 3, - "name": "Clergy", - "items": [ - "{@optfeature Astute Intuition|GH}", - "{@optfeature Cabal Lorekeeper|GH}", - "{@optfeature Confessor|GH}", - "{@optfeature Copycat|GH}", - "{@optfeature Diligent Researcher|GH}", - "{@optfeature Disciplinarian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Drunkard|GH}", - "{@optfeature Figure of Authority|GH}", - "{@optfeature Idolist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Interrogator|GH}", - "{@optfeature Local Historian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Menacing Presence|GH}", - "{@optfeature Mystical Scholar|GH}", - "{@optfeature Passionate Orator|GH}", - "{@optfeature Pathologist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Sawbones|GH}", - "{@optfeature Shrewd Deduction|GH}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-hang", - "columns": 3, - "name": "Common Folk", - "items": [ - "{@optfeature Beast Whisperer|GH}", - "{@optfeature Biologist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Botanist|GH}", - "{@optfeature Calloused Hands|GH}", - "{@optfeature Disciplinarian|GH}", - "{@optfeature Drunkard|GH}", - "{@optfeature Elusive|GH}", - "{@optfeature Flamboyant Presentation|GH}", - "{@optfeature Forecaster|GH}", - "{@optfeature Gambler|GH}", - "{@optfeature Gut Feeling|GH}", - "{@optfeature Hard-Working|GH}", - "{@optfeature Navigator|GH}", - "{@optfeature Wayfarer|GH}" - 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Humans have dominated the continent for centuries, but since the death of the gods every form of power is tenuous. From the ancient Charneault Kingdom to the bustling port of Morencia, the ambitious and the desperate vie for control. From the frigid Valikan expanse to the sweltering Castinellan coast, societies mobilize to combat invading armies and mystical forces that threaten civilization itself.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Bürach Empire", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0071.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Nestled in the northern region of Etharis, the Bürach Empire presides over its domain like an old lion ravaged by illness. Once a beacon for grand civilisations everywhere, it is now a shattered nation, a nest of corrupt nobility seeking to revive old glories, lurking monsters that prey on the unwary, and desperate common folk trying to survive both.", - "Though it is still viewed by most of its neighbours as the political, military, and economic superpower of Etharis, those within the Bürach Empire live each day with the sense that the end is near. Whether that end comes by war, cults of strange gods, rebellion, economic collapse, or the otherworldly threat of the Beast, the Empire is seeing its last days." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0072.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Landscape", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "The Bürach Empire once covered the largest expanse of land of any nation in Etharis. Temperate forests abound at the northern edge, but dwindle the further one travels south as logging camps struggle to keep up with the Empire's demand for lumber. The foothills of the Grey Spine mountain range provide a source of iron and precious gems. A major volcano, Mt. Vengeance, lies to the east of the Empire." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History of the Bürach", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Bürach People}}", - "The Bürach began as a group of neighbouring tribes that settled in the north eastern part of Etharis. Over the years, some of these tribes grew in size and stature, and either conquered or absorbed other tribes. Thus, they became the Bürach, which in the olden tongue means \"One Above All\".", - "The people of the Bürach are creatures of tradition, living their lives in lock-step with religious beliefs, family ties, fealty to their Empire, and laws so ancient that few historians even remember why they were made.", - "The Empire follows a caste system, with the royalty at the top, followed by the nobility, the knights, the merchants, the craftsmen, and then finally, the serfs. Their society is structured around fealty to a particular noble family. Each province must abide by the rules of their lords and common born serfs may not leave the land of their birth without permission.", - "Those caught abandoning their lords, either by running away or breaking their laws, are dealt with severely.", - "Though a single empire, the Bürach is not homogeneous. Four distinct groups of people gathered into provinces, with each devoted to their own particular god, and those divisions have survived even if the gods have not.", - "The Abendfolk are devotees of Aurelia, goddess of healing and protection. Their city of Altenheim forms the cultural and economic heart of the Bürach Empire.", - "The wise Norden settled in the north, where they worship Ulmyr, the embodiment of magic and chaos. Nordenland is culturally divided, with the west populated by a mix of various races, with the east primarily peopled by outlanders.", - "To the east, closest to the Grey Spine Mountains, lies Unterland. The Unterfolk follow the ways of Maligant, god of war and conquest.", - "Finally, to the south lies Rauland, whose people carry on their worship of Galt the Builder, god of order and construction." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0073.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 114, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Dawn of an Empire}}", - "As these provinces grew in power, foreign kingdoms soon challenged them, coveting their lands. The people turned to the gods for aid. The Four Divines agreed that the burgeoning Empire needed a central figure around which they could rally. Appearing to each of their priests, the Four advised the Bürach to form an empire.", - "The priests, known as the Hearthkeepers of Aurelia, searched far and wide for signs of one who would be the emperor.", - "Though they met many a knight, noble, and mage, none was deemed fit for the title.", - "Then their visions led them to the western marches. Here they found a 12-year-old boy named Thancred, who had single-handedly slain a giant that guarded a fjord so that he could build a bridge between two towns. When the Hearthkeepers came before him, they watched as he returned a dead lamb back to life with just his hands. As one, the priests fell to their knees and named him Emperor Indorius, first of his line.", - "As a gift to the new emperor, the four gods poured their divinity into four sacred artifacts: a crown that radiated authority (Galt), a sword that increased his might (Maligant), an orb that gave him far sight (Ulmyr), and a breastplate that protected him from harm (Aurelia).", - "With these treasures and the support of his people, the emperor launched a campaign against his nation's rivals. With sword and banner, he led the combined army of the four provinces into war. Victory after victory followed him until the surrounding nations were conquered and folded into Bürach. This created an empire that stretched from one end of the continent to the other, the largest nation in all of Etharis.", - "With his empire secured, Emperor Indorius implemented ambitious changes throughout the land. He standardised trade and created guilds for building infrastructure. By establishing coastal settlements, he freed the Bürach from centuries as a land-locked people. A patron of the arts, he encouraged bards and musicians to flourish in his court. When Emperor Indorius finally entered the afterlife, the Empire had become a nation of wealth and enlightenment.", - "This greatness would not last. The gods who had answered the Bürach's prayers were themselves the survivors of a disastrous war. Only time would reveal the wounds they had suffered fighting enemies beyond even divine comprehension. Surely the gods' minds were already tainted when they chose Indorius, for the seeds of empire they planted were the seeds of their own madness and destruction." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 115, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Gods' End}}", - "So great was the impact of Indorius's rule that the Bürach instituted what would be known as the Edict of Eternal Blood. According to this law, only one of the emperor's direct descendants could be raised to the throne.", - "The Hearthkeepers took great care to preserve the purity of the imperial family. Cousins and sometimes siblings were led to marry in order to maintain the Edict. However, many voices across the Bürach warned against such acts, but their words fell on deaf ears. Encouraged by the priesthood, the people's faith in the Imperial family kept the government in power, and for centuries all was right in the world.", - "That changed with Emperor Leopold I.", - "From a young age, it was clear that Leopold was truly, irrevocably mad. He often spoke to things that weren't there and treated people like they were insects, having servants imprisoned and flayed for the smallest infractions. Officials whispered among themselves that they could not in good conscience put him into power, but to disobey the Edict was to invite disaster for the government. Thus, one summer solstice, Leopold was crowned Emperor of the Bürach.", - "Possessed by religious fervour, Leopold exhorted the masses to believe that only one of the four gods should rule supreme. Why should they each follow four, when only one--the greatest, most powerful of all--was deserving of their devotion?", - "Each sect then began to argue that their god should be the One True Deity.", - "Leopold's madness seeped into the four artifacts he wore. Worse, as these artifacts carried the essences of the four gods, his madness fed back into their minds, driving them insane.", - "The Four Divines turned on each other, each believing they should be the One True God. The gods warred in the heavens, causing calamities such as storms, flash fires, and earthquakes. Their hostility quickly spread to their worshippers. Within a year, the Bürach Empire had descended into civil war as the four provinces fought among themselves.", - "To end the violence, individuals from the four provinces conspired against the emperor. Their assassins swept into the imperial palace and killed Leopold. With his death, the sacred artifacts disappeared. This caused the Divine Aurelia to come out of her insanity long enough to see that the gods' battles would soon destroy all of Etharis. She then used all her power to shield the land from the gods' war. In so doing, she gave up her own life. In time the other three\u2014Maligant, Ulmyr, and Galt\u2014slew each other.", - "The death of the Four Divines sent a shockwave of magic throughout the Empire. Divine magic still exists, but is now believed to radiate from the remaining Arch Seraphs and Daemons, not from the dead gods themselves.", - "The leaders of each province called for a ceasefire, and each army retreated to their land to heal and recover from their losses. A new emperor, Aratron I, was installed and provided counterfeit sacred artifacts to shore up the people's faith. This emperor served only as a figurehead; the Hearthkeeper ministers of Aurelia were now the real power behind the throne." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 115, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Shadows Rising}}", - "With the absence of the gods, something began to stalk the lands of the Bürach Empire. Unknown what it is, no one is certain how it came to be, but this powerful and corrupting presence has made itself felt throughout countless towns and cities. Eyewitnesses describe it as a towering figure wreathed in shadows, its head an enormous deer skull, bearing a crown of antlers that seem to pierce the sky. It walks where it wills. It corrupts that which it touches. It whispers into the hearts of men and turns them to wickedness.", - "Soon, aberrations and abominations started appearing throughout the provinces. Discord and corruption seeped through every fibre of society.", - "The creature presents an existential threat to all the imperial provinces, but each threat seems to be unique in nature. In Abendland, mobs of zombie-like creatures, their flesh fused together into a cancerous, many-limbed blob, attack wayfarers and peasants. In Rauland, puppet-like creatures strangle and dismember innocent folk with razor-sharp strings. Nordenland is plagued by corrupted flora and fauna, including treants with human heads and limbs instead of branches. Finally, Unterland has reported sightings of corrupted warriors, their armour melted into their flesh, roaming the countryside and killing indiscriminately.", - "The Bürach have named this entity the Beast. The four provinces have each formed bands of warriors, clerics, and mages to combat its threat, but though they kill hordes of its monsters, none have succeeded in facing the Beast and living to tell the tale. And where it goes, monsters arise." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Provinces", - "page": 116, - "entries": [ - "Four ancient provinces make up the Bürach Empire, each with their own distinct cultures and traditions.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 116, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Abendland}}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Abendland is the region where Aurelia, Goddess of Healing, Hearth, and Home, perished. A part of her celestial body rests within the province, where it still radiates a small part of her sacred magic.", - "The capital city of Altenheim is the largest city in the Bürach Empire. As the saying goes, \"All roads lead to Altenheim.\" Trade routes eventually find their way here, some from as far away as Grarjord. It is also the safest location in all of the Empire, as Altenheim is known for its high walls and towers that make a siege unlikely to succeed." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0074.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 116, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "Since time immemorial, Abendland had been ruled by the Holy Church of the Hearthkeepers, clerics of the goddess Aurelia. According to legend, Aurelia herself led the first of her priests, Amara, to the western plains in order to escape the tyrannical ruler of her former tribe. There, the goddess ordered Amara to strike the arid ground with her spear. From that spot emerged a spring of crystal clear water. The spring became the sacred lake, Osea, which fed the land and the city of Altenheim, until it turned verdant and green.", - "Abendland's open plains, situated in the clearings between dense forest, facilitated farmlands and plantations, feeding its growing population. The Hearthkeepers encouraged and spread the worship of Aurelia, promising peace and prosperity to all who followed her. And many did. Abendland consequently became known as the land of clerics and paladins, and Altenheim gained the title of \"The City of Joy\".", - "When Emperor Indorious was crowned, the Hearthkeepers welcomed him with open arms. He was the only son of Aurelia, they said, the promise of the goddess made flesh. They threw all their power and resources into supporting his rule, and taught the Abendfolk from youth to revere the Emperor. Thus, the Imperial family and the Hearthkeeper religion became tied together forever as a political body. For centuries, the clerics have legitimised the rule of each Emperor, and used their influence to keep his bloodline pure.", - "The coming of Leopold I brought an end to this golden age. His madness seeped into Aurelia's holy artifact, the Hearthfire Breastplate, and reached the mind of the goddess herself.", - "Aurelia became jealous of her people's devotion. She demanded adoration, prayers, tributes, a lifetime of servitude from her followers, all while fawning over Leopold. In the end, she even demanded blood sacrifices. All of this was an effort to show she was the one true god, the most deserving of worship. As for her priests, they willingly followed her whims and those of the emperor. They had lived too long in the comfort of authority to give it up.", - "Finally, Aurelia went to war with the other three gods. Thus distracted, she did not see when one of her priestesses, Talana, turned on her.", - "Conspiring with like-minded individuals from the other three provinces, Talana opened the way for the assassins to infiltrate the Imperial Palace. It worked, and with Leopold dead, the assassins seized control of the artifacts. Galt, Maligant, and Ulmyr remained mad, but Aurelia\u2014perhaps because she was the goddess of protection\u2014managed to break out of her insanity.", - "Seeing the devastation caused by the war, she used all her power to protect her people from the Gods' End. The sacrifice consumed all that was left of her power. Aurelia plunged to Etharis, lifeless.", - "After the Gods' End, Altenheim did its best to rebuild. The Church of the Hearthkeepers installed a new emperor, replaced the missing artifacts with fakes, and led the people to continue their veneration. But to their horror, the priests found that their clerical abilities were slowly fading as the remnant of Aurelia's power waned from the world. Thus, they withdrew from the public and spread myths among the people: that Aurelia was not dead but merely sleeping, that she would rise again to restore her people to the glory of the Empire's early days.", - "Soon the concept of \"protection\" took on a different meaning in the City of Joy. The citizens had to be protected from the corruption of the outside world. They had to be brought closer to the light of Aurelia's hearth. They need to be sheltered from the harsh realities of the Gods' End. Dissent among the populace was dealt with harshly. Any talk of a horned shadow monster roaming the lands was silenced." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0075.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 117, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "It can be said that Altenheim runs on hope, such as it is, as the lands surrounding the province of Abendland were greatly affected by the death of the gods. While still fertile, they are slowly losing potency due to the waning influence of Aurelia.", - "The city of Altenheim, however, has continued to flourish. Like a tumour syphoning the nutrients from a healthy body, it draws all the wealth and produce from the surrounding province into its coffers. Its vast tracts of farmland still produce enough grain and fruit for trade outside of the empire.", - "While the peasants suffered, the city-dwellers took to revelry and worldly pleasures to forget the horrors of the past and present. Trade routes to the Valikan clans brought in a supply of Dreams Leave, an addictive substance that soon had many citizens in its grip.", - "The walls of Altenheim grew taller and thicker over the years, to guard its wealth and secrets against would-be thieves--but more importantly, to keep its citizens from looking to the world outside." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 118, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "{@i {@b Pope Roland Murrich}} - The leader of the Hearthkeeper Church and the right hand of the emperor himself, Pope Murrich is a shrewd, ruthless leader whose aim is to keep the Church in power. To this end, he oversees a system of tithes from the populace, selling indulgences and holy favours for money. The Hearthkeepers also seek to keep the hearts of the people close to the Holy Church and to the emperor. From childhood, citizens are taught to venerate the Imperial Family as the chosen leaders of Aurelia.", - "Murrich dotes on Aratron II like his own son, though his detractors accuse him of simply using the boy to prop up the Church's authority. His current obsession is to recapture the missing artifacts of the Emperor in the hopes of accessing the remaining power of the gods. His efforts have yet to bear fruit.", - "{@i {@b Gatekeeper Chantal Sommerkin}} - A charismatic if rather unhinged woman, Sommerkin is the leader of the Celestial Gate, a doomsday cult that has grown to rival the Hearthkeeper Church in the Abendland countryside.", - "The Celestial Gate believes that the world is irredeemably corrupt, and the only thing that can be done is to start over in the next one. With the growing threat of the Beast, the cult offers people a way to prepare their souls for the next life. Their current aim, aside from growing their membership, is to depose the current emperor and make Abendland a full theocracy in preparation for the end of the world.", - "{@i {@b Emperor Aratron II}} - Only 12 years old at the time of his coronation, the young Aratron knows little of the world outside of his palace. Kept a virtual prisoner in his own home, the bored Emperor spends his time reading the Church-approved books sent to his quarters, or attending one lavish ball after another. He is merely counting the days until his inevitable marriage to a cousin when he turns 16.", - "Anyone who is able to gain an audience with the young emperor will find him as haughty, sullen, and remote as any member of the royal family. However, Aratron will light up if the visitor mentions tales of other lands. Such a visitor will find themselves questioned relentlessly for every scrap of information, particularly about seafaring. The emperor is innocent of the ways of the world and constantly relies on the advice of his staff and of Pope Murrich.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Revelations of the Gatekeeper Sommerkin", - "entries": [ - "{@i I, Rogebough, do commit to writing the visions given to me by the voices of the black stars and the lost constellations. Let the priests do with me as they will. Martyr or no, I will spit the truth in their faces.}", - "{@i First, the obvious: The madness of Emperor Leopold was a product of the incestuous bloodline, a line protected and advocated by none other than the Hearthkeepers, who stood to benefit from their rule. It was this madness that seeped into the minds of the Four Divines. The instant they placed the artifacts on him, they were lost and so were we.}", - "{@i Second: Though he was pierced by assassin blades, Emperor Leopold did not die. He returned as a revenant, a corrupting influence, the likes of which we have never seen before. Instead of a golden circlet, he wears a crown of antlers. Instead of armour, he wears the shadows of the underworld. Where he walks, blood seeps from the soil and milk curdles in the breasts of mothers. His whispers corrupt the mind, his touch engenders monsters. His dominion is no longer the Bürach Empire but life and death entire.}", - "{@i He walks the world as the Great Beast, Harbinger of the End. Let all tremble before his majesty! Prepare yourselves for the last days!}", - "{@i {@b Note: This heretical text has been banned from all the Bürach provinces, and even its mere possession is a crime under Imperial Law.}}" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 119, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u Nordenland}}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "The mysterious forest dwellers of Nordenland are an ancient race with a strong kinship to magic and faerie folk. The Norden inhabit a region of lush woods, hills, narrow rivers, and sheer cliffs, all of which hide their own kind of secrets. The capital of the province is Erlefurt, a city in West Nordenland that houses various colleges devoted to each branch of magic.", - "Nordenland is a province divided. Those that hew to the Bürach Empire reside in the western region, where they have raised a city much like those in other provinces. Those who reside in the east have abandoned their oaths to the emperor and reverted to the Old Ways, living closer to nature. The forests and bogs of eastern Nordenland contain the roots, berries, and fruits that they use in their magic rituals." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0076.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 119, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "The ancient province of Nordenland sits on the threshold of a variety of other dimensions, including that of the faerie realm. The presence of otherworldly beings constantly exposes the Norden to magical events and creatures. As such, they have the largest number of mages and druids in the Empire.", - "The god Ulmyr emerged from one of these interdimensional rifts. When he beheld the Norden, he saw a people he could call his own. He gathered the scattered tribes into one mighty clan and helped them to hone their arcane potential.", - "When Emperor Indorious was crowned, Ulmyr joined with the other gods into a united pantheon. The Norden followed their god and Nordenland became a province of the fledgling Bürach Empire.", - "Many Norden had misgivings over this move, as they had preferred their ways to those of a foreign power. This simmering anger did not wane with time. As the towns and cities of the other provinces sprang up at their borders, the Norden found their territory shrinking and their influence diminishing. The neighboring province of Rauland's need for timber lured loggers to the Norden forests, which in turn weakened the magic of the realm. Infuriated, the Norden fought a war to reclaim their lost territory but were outnumbered. Eventually, they were forced to accept an armistice and agree to new boundaries.", - "With the Gods' End occurring, everything fell to chaos. Conflict broke out amongst the provinces as the gods ordered their followers to fight for their glory. Despite their love for Ulmyr, the wisest of the Norden knew that if they continued the war there would be nothing left of their onceproud realm. Thus, they conspired with like-minded individuals from the other provinces to assassinate the emperor.", - "With Leopold I dead, the assassins absconded with the four holy artifacts. They were supposed to bring these artifacts to Nordenland in the hope that the wizards could find a way to reverse the gods' madness. But before the artifacts could reach Nordenland, old wounds reopened among the Norden. While the loyalists wanted to restore the Empire, some of the Norden remembered their past humiliations and wanted Nordenland free from imperial rule for good. Those who held the artifacts would have the power to steer the province's future.", - "Fighting broke out over the treasures. Then, to everyone's shock, the artifacts blazed with light, levitated into the air, and vanished. Without a chance to cure their insanity, the gods were left to fight to the death.", - "The strife split the Norden into two factions, each blaming the other for their downfall. Those who believed in the Old Ways gathered in the east. Those who wanted to remain in the Empire kept to the west. The people of East Norden view their Western brethren as blood traitors who abandoned their true family. The Westerners consider those of the East weak and behind the times.", - "Skirmishes have frequently erupted between the two factions, and it seems a new civil war is in the offing. Both sides continue to search for the missing artifacts in hopes of restoring their god and gaining the upper hand in the conflict.", - "A decade after the Gods' End, woodland life in Nordenland began to change into hideous, deformed versions of themselves that attacked other life indiscriminately. Both sides accused the other of dark magic.", - "Sighting of the towering antlered figure settled the matter. To this day, mages from both sides are struggling to stop the Beast from corrupting their land any further." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 120, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "The Eastern Norden are mostly composed of outlanders of various races. They reside in the woods and swamps, forsaking complex technology and relying on their connection to nature to thrive. Most live in the forests, in treetop villages to keep away from the magical beasts that wander their domain. Tribes are led by chieftains, who themselves answer to their leader, the Patriarch.", - "Their xenophobic tendencies have kept foreigners and trade away, though it is not unknown for their mages to take in foreign apprentices who swear fealty to East Norden.", - "The Westerners, on the other hand, insist that modernisation is the way forward. They have adopted windmills, waterwheels, and farming tools. They use boats to ply the waterways and trade lumber and dry goods with the other provinces. The large number of coastal villages in their province provide access to saltwater fish that help support their food supply.", - "The Norden's greatest talent, however, lies in magic. Any mage who aspires to a name in the Bürach Empire goes to Erlefurt in order to gain mastery at one of the famed Great Colleges there. Norden mages are renowned for their skill and intellect, and remain in demand throughout the Empire." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 120, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "West Nordenland is ruled by an Arch-Duchess that has been loyal for centuries to the Imperial Family. They maintain order in Erlefurt and its surrounding country while declaring Easterners to be traitors to the crown.", - "East Nordenland is ruled by the Patriarch and his Oaken Court. They keep the borders of their forest ensorcelled so that none may enter without their knowing. They do not recognise imperial authority and are willing to fight for their independence. The Empire has little to no influence on East Nordenland, as most of their forces are out fighting wars elsewhere.", - "The Norden armies are largely lightly armoured, armed with wooden shields and broadswords. They deploy powerful druids and mages among their ranks. 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For millennia, these underground dwellers lived in contentment, forging their jewelry and weapons.", - "In time Galt, the god of order, found them and called them out of the mountains. \"You will be my people,\" he decreed. \"You will show all the world what it means to live in perfect harmony and enlightenment, that all may walk the path of the righteous.\"", - "So hearing, the dwarves and gnomes built a great city on the mountainside. Named Stehlenwald, the city resembles a celestial stairway carved from granite and marble and adorned with statues\u2014a feat of architecture and engineering unrivalled throughout the land. The Quartz Palace at the topmost level of Stehlenwald remains one of the wonders of the Bürach Empire.", - "The Bürach came to rely on the craftsmanship of the Raulfolk. Thousands came to the Raulish guilds to learn carpentry, smithing, architecture, and construction. The forge fires of Stehlenwald burned for centuries as the Raufolk created great buildings and fashioned weapons for trade with the other provinces.", - "When madness fell upon Galt, he demanded nothing less than complete order. In taskmaster fashion, he commanded that everything run on time, for products to be made and sold like clockwork. Buildings continued to rise, weapons were forged by the thousands and shipped across the land, and the people worked like slaves. No one was allowed to rise above their station or to leave the province.", - "As Galt's paranoia worsened, he began to police the minds of his followers.", - "The watchmen patrolled the streets and monitored the city from watchtowers. Those that ever voiced a whisper of dissent were imprisoned\u2014sometimes put to death.", - "Unable to stand this madness any longer, a handful of Raulish sages made a pact with the other provinces. The Raulfolk secretly forged daggers that would be undetectable to the seers of the Imperial Palace. Thus, assassins were able to steal into the imperial palace and kill Emperor Leopold.", - "Though they were freed from their mad god, life only marginally improved for the Raulfolk. Their wares remain popular throughout the Empire, but without Galt's guidance their craft began to decline in potency over the years. Border disputes with Unterland arose, and their need for timber led to conflict with nearby Nordenland.", - "Worst of all, something now stalks the Raulish countryside and the smog-ridden streets of the capital--something that turns citizens into monstrosities that prey on the innocent.", - "Though the guards keep watch all night, the threat has not abated. The Beast haunts the Raulfolk, and thus far none have been able to stop it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0078.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 122, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "Stehlenwald's main trade is in metalworks including jewelry, tools, and above all, weaponry. The excellence of their products comes from more than their choice of raw materials and system for folded steel; the Raulfolk have honed their craft into an art form, something that can only be replicated by magic. Raulish weapons hold an edge better and endure longer than others made by lesser smiths.", - "Nowadays, their economy is on a downturn due to the decline in their weapon quality, from what it once was. Worse, the thick, acrid smoke from the forges has harmed the health and quality of life in the city. Yet, though Raulish weapons no longer live up to their legendary status, armies still require them for the wars along the eastern border. The Raulfolk take what business they can get." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 122, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", - "{@b {@i Arch Duke Ulrich Eisenherz}} - The dwarven thane of Rauland. A fair-minded and well-loved ruler of the province, he is nevertheless hounded by rumours that he holds one of the imperial artifacts, the Hearthfire Breastplate, in his vault. He has continued to deny this, though an inquiry has been launched by the Hearthkeepers. Most speculate that the duke does not want to raise the ire of the Holy Church, or that he is biding his time to use the artifact. With the ongoing attacks of the Beast, that time may be nigh.", - "{@b {@i Artom Drago}} - Faced with a mind-bending horror such as the Beast, some Raulfolk have chosen to fight monsters with monsters. Drago, a former agent of Rauland, was disavowed by his own government so that he could undertake a secret mission. Infecting himself and his men with lycanthropy, Drago and his pack roam the countryside at night, hunting down the Beast's creations and tearing them to shreds.", - "While they have been initially successful, the Norden government fears that Drago and his men are starting to lose themselves to their wolfish natures. If true, they would have to be put down as well." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 122, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Unterland}}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "The easternmost region of the Bürach Empire, Unterland is a warrior society that seeks to broaden the Empire's reach and renew its flagging momentum. 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Under his tutelage, the Unters selected adapt generals to lead their troops. They learned to forge strong alliances and dissolve them when they were no longer useful. They also learned to win with surgical precision instead of relying on brute force, and to break the enemy's spirit as well as their armies.", - "Their greatest conflict was undoubtedly the Etienne War, when the Vorkan tribe marched across the border to try and take their lands. However, the Vorkan made the mistake of invading during the wet season. While the Vorkans camped beside a river, the Unterfolk released the water from their dam to flood the banks. More than half the invaders drowned, and the rest were forced to retreat. Thus, the Unterfolk won the Etienne war without losing a single soldier.", - "Soon after, the allied Unter tribes consolidated under one territory: Unterland. They founded their capital of Olstenburg, where rose their most important institution: The Academy of Swords, where the citizenry could learn the military sciences. Every able-bodied youth was sent to the Academy for two years of training and military service.", - "Thus, Unterland managed to grow a trained citizen army that they could field at a moment's notice.", - "Like the other provinces, Unterland joined under one empire when Indorious I came into power. They served a critical function: to defend the nation and expand its borders. In battle, the Unterfolk fielded their heavy cavalry, and infantry composed of pikemen, swordsmen, crossbowmen. When needed, they also employed their hunters to wage guerrilla warfare in forested regions. Theirs was a fighting force without compare.", - "However, there were some in Unterland who refused to follow the Empire, seeing it as a form of imprisonment. They left Unterland, crossing the Grey Spine into a new land that they called Ostoya. Their secession would plant the seeds of bitter conflict.", - "The Unterfolk sage who joined in the assassination of Emperor Leopold was named Dmitri Speir, a retired general who formulated the plan and led its execution. Once the deed was done, he wrote a signed confession before committing suicide with his own sword. The Hearthkeepers named him a traitor, but defying their edict, Speir's countrymen buried him with full honours.", - "Of all the provinces, it was Unterland that suffered most after the Gods' End. With the chaos that came from the death of the Four Divines, soldiers were needed more than ever to protect the Empire from both internal and external threats. This led to a diaspora that saw thousands of men leaving to fight wars or keep the peace elsewhere.", - "First and paramount among the Unters attention was the new nation across the Grey Spine. Under the Empire's orders and with the pretext of disciplining erring citizens, they invaded Ostoya and set up outposts there. Unfortunately, their initial momentum did not last; eventually, Ostoya counter-attacked with armies of the living dead, pushing the Empire back behind the Grey Spine. Knowing that to lose here would mean losing face throughout Etharis, the Bürach did not relent. The years would see a long war of attrition that would weaken both sides.", - "Today, Unterland's reputation for military power is significant but tarnished, as it is pulled into more and more battles it has no choice but to fight." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0080.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 124, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "The Unterfolk are skilled hunters and trackers, capable of living off of the wilds--a necessity given the limited arable land in the province. Their tracking skills have been sought for mercenary work, even by foreign nations.", - "Raised by Maligant to be the most powerful of warriors, the Unterfolk have made soldiering their main profession. Such is their ability that even common foot soldiers from Unterland make good combat instructors in other provinces." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 124, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", - "{@i {@b Lord General Vassily Roemer}} - The current leader of Unterland, Lord General Roemer is a staunch follower of the imperial government. Selected for his loyalty, military record, and bravery in battle, the wiser of the Unterfolk note that he is not as capable as his predecessors at recognising the threats within his own province\u2014specifically, the Cult of Tormach.", - "Instead, Lord General Roemer's greatest concern is winning the war against the Ostoyans, who have long defied imperial rule, but he is distracted by demands to hunt down and destroy the Beast that has been plaguing the provinces.", - "{@i {@b Speaker Coran Schlei, Leader of the Cult of Tormach}} - In Maligant's absence, a new deity of war, Tormach, has taken on the fallen god's followers. But Tormach is a daemon of wrath and brutal force, a blunt weapon compared to Maligant's keen blade. His perpetual demand for sacrificial bloodshed has kept Unterland at war for years. Speaker Schiel dreams of putting the entire province under his rule, but must bide his time and curry favour with the imperial government first. 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The Hearthkeepers have declared it holy ground and have forbidden anyone from approaching the lake itself.", - "{@i {@b Gräffendam}} - Nestled within a plunging valley sits a vast man-made dam. Spanning the breadth of the valley, Gräffendam exists today as one of the most impressive feats of engineering Etharis has ever seen. The majority of the dam appears to be carved from obsidian-black granite, yet how the dam was initially constructed remains a mystery.", - "Prior to maintenance undertaken by the current Bürach Empire, it is believed that Gräffendam was built by the Grebenstein dwarves. However, only a select few among the aristocracy know that the dam predates even them.", - "In addition to the mystery of Gräffendam's origins, there is the mystery of the water contained in its glacial reservoir. Called Aquanos, the water has a variety of useful properties. In its pure state, it remains at a temperature just above freezing, and can only be heated or frozen using magic. When used in place of other water it also greatly increases the yield of farm crops and the potency of potions. These properties have made the aristocrats and landowners of Gräffendam some of the wealthiest in the Empire. The upper classes take their social status literally, residing on the domed roof of the dam.", - "Called Gildreath, the aristocracy have constructed a perpetual winter wonderland. Gildreath teems with villas and evergreen gardens draped in magical lights. The privileged few who dwell atop Gräffendam spend their lives indulging in excess and frivolity. The same cannot be said for the desperate masses that live at the base of the dam. The base of Gräffendam is a hive of crime and poverty. When the rumours of plague came, the aristocracy prevented entry to the upper dam by all but the wealthiest. With nowhere else to turn, the growing population of refugees established a vast ghetto of rickety high-rises sloping up the outer wall of the dam. Below these favelas lies the river port of Ünterdam, which has fallen into disrepair since the plague and reduced trade to a near standstill. Due to the limited hours of daylight from the shadow of the dam, the area of Ünterdam and the favela are collectively called \"The Shade\".", - "Shortly after Gräffendam was closed to the public, the upper class struck a deal with the Ebon Syndicate. The Syndicate would get a cut of the shipping revenue and control over The Shade, so long as they prevented intruders breaching the dam walls and quashed civil unrest. With unchecked authority over the base of the dam, the Syndicate are free to conduct whatever business they wish.", - "{@i {@b Mt. Vengeance}} - The only active volcano in the Bürach Empire, Mt. Vengeance was thought to have been extinct for centuries before the Gods' End. The energies caused by the war between the gods seem to have ignited its fires once more.", - "That said, something else seems to be happening deep in the bowels of the volcano. Powerful magical energies ripple from the crater, and some scholars of magic speculate that this is due to the presence of an imperial artifact.", - "Since these rumours started, many adventurers have tried to investigate the volcano. The few that returned bore horrific burn wounds and tales of creatures made of flame and shadow. As for the artifact, if it is there, none have seen it yet.", - "{@i {@b Castle Martorius}} - Decades after the Gods' End, an enormous palace of shining, opalescent towers and silken banners appeared atop a mountain overlooking Abendland.", - "The castle's owner is the archmage Martorius. He claimed that he had lived on this land before the Bürach Empire even existed, but had spent the intervening years traveling between dimensions in pursuit of his magical research. Now, he assured the Unterfolk, he had no interest but to observe developments in the Empire as they unfold.", - "Indeed, the archmage's castle is a wonder to behold. Dignitaries that have visited it report that there is no way to determine its true dimensions, as it expands and adds rooms to itself as necessary. Aerial servants cater to the guests, and a wide variety of illusionary people and animals wander through the halls as if they had a life of their own.", - "Given Martorius' stature, the imperial government decided to accommodate him. In return, Martorius offered his counsel and even aided the Hearthkeepers in keeping the peace among the provinces. Yet for all this, no one in the imperial court believes Martorius is truly benevolent. The Hearthkeepers know his servants have been making inquiries throughout the provinces, searching high and low for the emperor's artifacts.", - "They have sent spies to infiltrate his palace, but none have returned. 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The hearts of the Ostoyan people are as cold and forbidding as the land they dwell in. Here the mages of the Ravencourt Sanctuary spin their nebulous plots, the Vampire Lords of the Crimson Court devise plans to engulf Etharis in a tide of undead, and the hidden denizens of the City Below wait in the dark, hungry for the living.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Landscape", - "page": 128, - "entries": [ - "The lands east of the Grey Spine are a temperate, heavily-forested region filled with hills and valleys. The further one travels east, the more the land flattens into rolling plains, dotted here and there by treacherous heaths and bogs. At the easternmost edge of Ostoya, the terrain breaks into jagged cliffs that border a restless, ice-filled sea. Further eastward across the water, a magical fog surrounds an island that few have ever laid eyes on.", - "The terrain is not suited for heavy farming. The Ostoyans supplement what meagre crops they grow by hunting and herding. Coastal cities also employ fishing and whaling fleets to feed their burgeoning populations. The Ostoyan weather is typified by Nov Ostoya's skies, heavy rains, sudden snowfall, and endless mists. The sun is a rare sight, and most welcome when it breaks through the mantle of grey clouds.", - "What Ostoya lacks in hospitable environment, it makes up in tremendous amounts of ore, stone, and coal from the Grey Spine. Lumber is also plentiful, enabling the Ostoyans to build robust structures. These resources lend themselves to frequent trade with other nations, but also lead to violent border disputes with neighbours, particularly the Bürach." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History of Ostoya", - "page": 128, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b A Land of Our Own}}", - "Ostoya was founded centuries ago by Bürach secessionists\u2014migrants who fled the fledgling Bürach Empire's tumultuous early days to find a more peaceful country. A nobleman named Elias Beralt led his family and followers through the treacherous passes of the Grey Spine, emerging on the other side to find a country lush with pine woods and rolling hills. He named it Ostoya, which in the ancient tongue means \"Our Own.\"", - "Over the years, a loose confederation formed among the communities trying to carve a living out of the wild lands. The most successful of these became the provinces of Soma to the south and Raevo to the north. Other settlements of note include Malkovia, Fallowheart, Riven, and Voyd.", - "The Ostoyans worked hard to tame the land, clearing forests for livestock and lumber. With the discovery of coal and precious minerals in the foothills of the Grey Spine, mining towns soon opened, followed by roads and byways. Further to the east, explorers discovered a break in the seaside cliffs that led to a natural harbour. Here they founded the coastal city of Nov Ostoya, which became the seat of the Ostoyan Aristocracy.", - "While Ostoya was not known to have large populations of natural predators such as wolves and bears, every now and then people were known to disappear for good, often with signs of a struggle." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b War Against the Bürach Empire}}", - "After spending two hundred years taming its borders, the Bürach Empire turned its attention towards expansion. Since the Ostoyans were descended from the Bürach, the Empire deemed them its citizens, ordering them to pay taxes and turn over control of their mines. When the Ostoyans refused, the Bürach attacked.", - "The Ostoyans hastily forged their arms and mustered their men. The wealth drawn from their mines allowed them to bolster their army with mercenaries such as the Free Swords. Despite this, the Ostoyans were not adept at war, having lived too many years in peace. Were it not for the natural borders of their forests and the Grey Spine, Ostoya would have been overrun long ago. Still, the Bürach gained a firm foothold in the region." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Darkfall}}", - "Two decades into the Ostoya-Bürach war, a terrible earthquake shook the Soma region. Something sinister underneath the ground was making itself known. The skies darkened over Ostoya as necrotic energy poured out of cracks in the earth.", - "To the shock of the local populace, the fissures that opened revealed long-buried ruins. The city of Nov Ostoya had apparently been built over the bones of an ancient metropolis that had sunk beneath the earth ages ago.", - "The Soman nobility sent expeditions to investigate these underground structures in the hopes of uncovering treasure or magical secrets that would help the war effort. Most of these groups did not return; the few that did had been reduced to stragglers, babbling hysterical tales of maze-like ruins, ravenous undead, and a dark shrine that spoke to their minds.", - "Eventually, the missing explorers returned, though as many would soon find out, they had been changed forever. They marched with an undead horde that rose in full force into Soma. The desperate Ostoyans then found themselves caught in a war on two fronts.", - "Stretched to breaking, the Ostoyans fell to drastic measures. A specialised company of soldiers descended into the abyss and held off the horde. Then, mages from Raevo collapsed the largest of the fissures, sealing the undead back underground. With that, the Ostoyans hoped to turn their efforts back to repelling the Bürach.", - "But the undead, it seemed, were not finished. One year later, a strange malady began to spread among the nobility. They died only to rise again\u2014as vampires.", - "The undead quickly overran the government and suppressed all opposition. Then they moved against Bürach. In the winter of the war's 25th year, the Bürach abandoned their forts in Ostoyan territory and retreated to their homeland.", - "To this day, Ostoya and Bürach remain at war, but now as rivals of equal strength. For every step one side takes into the other's territory, they are driven back. The two great powers stand at a deadlock.", - "Even now the supernatural darkening of Ostoya's sky persists. The youngest generation of the city of Nov Ostoya have never seen the sun. A perpetual night covers the whole land, only weakening to a dismal twilight near Ostoya's borders. 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Both sides took care not to annihilate a potential ally in the event the Empire should attempt a second invasion." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Ostoyans", - "page": 130, - "entries": [ - "Ostoyans are a hardy folk, having long accepted the likelihood of a short life thanks to the ever-present threats of war, sickness, the cold, and the roaming undead. They value the simple life-a hot meal at the end of a long day's work and a mug of mead is reward enough for the lower classes.", - "Most Ostoyans are clannish, putting familial honour and bonds above life itself. The people suffered much under the Bürach Empire, now many of them consider the Soman nobility heroes for driving out the invaders. They follow the nobility without question, with only the secessionist Raevans as an exception.", - "A plethora of Seraphs have retained a foothold across the Etharis, but in truth, Ostoyans have faith in only one idol: Solyma, the Lady of Vengeance. Revenge is the only true religion in Ostoya. No Ostoyan believes in turning the other cheek. Indeed, forswearing vengeance is considered a weakness of character, bringing shame and a loss of face before society. An overly forgiving Ostoyan would surely be driven out of town by their own family.", - "Visitors from other lands would do well to acquaint themselves with local customs, and to keep wandering eyes and hands far from the peasants' daughters, lest they make an enemy for life. Even the vampiric nobility, who hold absolute sway over the lives of the peasants, take pains not to make their cruelty personal. For once wronged, Ostoyans pursue retribution single-mindedly.", - "Folk tales and sagas abound of entire families wiped out by disputes over land and grazing rights. To this day, long-standing family feuds occasionally require intercession from the nobles themselves, to prevent further loss of warm bodies." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Provinces", - "page": 131, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Soma}}", - "The province of Soma is the seat of the Ostoyan government, or so the Somans like to believe. Here lies the capital city, Nov Ostoya, and its central keep, Blackharbour.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0084.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "When the first immigrants arrived in Ostoya, they immediately staked out certain areas for their own. The Volker family chose a place where the jagged seaside cliffs gave way to a beach and a natural harbour. It was a windblown area with strange red earth which they assumed to be clay. They founded the town of Nov Ostoya and raised a keep by the restless sea.", - "In time, Nov Ostoya became a hub for sea trading, fishing, and whaling. Lumberyards were erected at the nearby forests. As the roads lengthened and grew more developed, wealth began to flow into the town, which soon turned into a dense city filled with ornate towers and brooding sculptures. Nov Ostoya came to be known as the City of Gargoyles.", - "When the Bürach Empire invaded Ostoya, Soma was at the front lines of the war. While wealthy, their army was not as experienced as the Empire's seasoned soldiers, and they lost more battles than they won. The Bürach's encroachment into the province grew with each passing season, before retreating for the winter.", - "Matters worsened when the Darkfall led to widespread destruction. The inciting earthquake unearthed an ancient metropolis that the Somans had unwittingly built over. The City Below gave up its dead: hordes of zombies, wights, ghouls, and vampires emerged from the abyss to ravage the countryside.", - "Without drastic measures, it was clear that Ostoya would fall to this new threat. The nobility came up with a plan: they ordered a young Soman captain named Morgen Hund and his company to fight their way into the largest chasm and hold back the tide of undead.", - "Hund's company dutifully descended the crevice, destroying scores of undead along the way. When they had carried the battle deep into the abyss, the Raevo wizards used their most powerful spells to collapse the sides of the crevice, sealing both the undead and the soldiers within.", - "With the horde dealt with, the nobility took one day to honour their soldiers' sacrifice before turning their attention back to the Bürach.", - "But this was not the last they saw of Morgen Hund.", - "The Ostoyan captain had survived the collapse. He wandered deep in the underground city to escape the undead horde. During his travels, he found himself in a strange shrine dedicated to a forgotten god. The shrine spoke to him, offering him his fondest desire in exchange for his servitude. Hund replied, \"I wish for the power to destroy my oppressors.\"", - "The shrine glowed in the dark like a votive candle, then struck Hund down with a blast of sinister magic. \"Granted.\"", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0085.webp" - } - }, - "When he awoke days later, Hund had been changed into a vampire lord. He spent the better part of the year gathering an army of undead before returning to the surface.", - "Upon emerging Hund sought the Soman nobility, turning each one into vampires. He killed the Grand Duke and took his place, renaming himself Klaus Vorgen, Lord of Soma.", - "Once the gentry and nobility were all turned, they formed a united front against the Bürach. Bürach soldiers were shocked to see their dead comrades rising from the frozen battlefield and shambling towards them. After a single bitter season of war, the undead forced the Bürach to abandon their forts in Soma and return to their homeland.", - "After this victory, Grand Duke Vorgen continued to consolidate his power. He established the Crimson Court, the highest ruling body of Ostoya, and placed his closest allies in the highest circle of power. They ruled the land unchallenged for years until the Raevan Secession.", - "To date, some small fissures to the City Below remain open, and none really know what passes through. Come nightfall, the citizens lock themselves in their homes and taverns and wait for dawn. All travellers are warned: above all, do not wander Soma at night." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "Soma's is a closed aristocracy, and most of its citizens live in grinding poverty.", - "The Crimson Court rules every aspect of Soma. Even the local branch of the criminal Ebon Syndicate does not operate without the Court's tacit approval, and take great care not to bite the hand that feeds.", - "The Crimson Court is composed of the seven leading nobles of Soma. While they are allies, no true loyalty exists among the vampiric ruling class. Each noble vies to sit at the head of the table, employing schemes that can take decades to bear fruit.", - "Currently, the Court is ruled by Grand Duke Drago Koshevek." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "Soma is a feudal society. The vampire nobility who hold Soma's wealth have divided control of the mines, the lumber, the craftsmen, and the fisheries amongst themselves. Meanwhile the human peasantry makes their living as best they can by fishing, mining, or farming. Trade typically flows through shipping lanes to distant lands, though of late there has been trouble with Bürach naval blockades." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", - "Grand Duke Drago Koshevek - Grand Duke Drago is a harsh, humourless, and often cruel Vampire Lord, even by the standards of the Soman vampire nobility. Five years ago he seized control of the court by deposing the previous Duke Olkov, whom he had painted as more of a bureaucrat than a nobleman.", - "A soldier by nature, he dreams of launching a grand campaign against the Bürach to finally end the Empire's enduring threat against his land. To that end, he has been amassing wealth to fund a massive army. His obsession with defeating Bürach has made him unpopular with the Crimson Court, though each noble is careful to keep their opinion to themselves.", - "Countess Katalina Vulpescu - Shrewd, confident, and flamboyant, the Countess is the exact opposite of the Grand Duke. She is an infamous member among the Crimson Court, known for hosting lavish and debauched parties at her estate. Any newcomer to the land is almost certain to be invited. These balls serve a purpose: they allow Vulpescu to spy on newcomers, gather information, make new allies, and dispose of would-be enemies. Anyone who meets Countess Vulpescu will remember her affable, charming personality, her sharp sword, and even sharper tongue.", - "Despite her lavish spending and appetites, the Countess is a consummate businesswoman who runs trade and crafts in Soma. She has earned Grand Duke Koshevek's grudging respect by funding his efforts to raise an army. Unbeknownst to the Grand Duke, however, the Countess has been undermining his campaign from the beginning, sometimes leaking information to their enemies in order to sabotage his endeavours.", - "The Chiropteran Behemoth - The Grand Duke's secret weapon, this bat-like humanoid monstrosity is the size of an adult dragon. During the day, it sleeps in the dome of the desecrated Vonsantra Cathedral. It possesses a limited intelligence and a fanatical loyalty to its creator, Koshevek\u2014when called for, it will fly unerringly to Koshevek's location. It is capable of unleashing an ear-splitting scream that can paralyse victims and can create a sphere of darkness to blind them. Even without these powers, its mighty jaws and sharp claws are a match for many a foe." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Blood Debt", - "entries": [ - "{@i Seven votes for one petition. Mayor Zardov stood quietly in the empty meeting chamber, facing the table where seven empty seats looked back at him. Today was an important day, perhaps the most important in his career. His petition to build a main road that would run through his town of Crow's Bend would finally be heard and voted upon.}", - "{@i He could scarcely believe he had made it this far. Normally, it would require payment of a pint of his own blood just to be heard. And to get approval, the measure would need a majority, four votes. The price he would have to pay for those votes\u2014well, that he had yet to hear.}", - "And so he waited for seven figures to fill those seven seats. And waited.", - "{@i And waited. Two hours later, the door opened and a minister entered. By his pale skin and red eyes, he was a vampire just like most nobles. He approached the mayor and wordlessly handed him a note before turning to leave. The mayor opened it, read it twice, and fell to his knees weeping.}", - "{@i Approved.}", - "{@i This victory would make his town a trade centre for the entire province. His family would live in luxury for years to come. \"Praise be to the heavens,\" he whispered. \"Praise be!\"}", - "{@i It was only three months later, when his only daughter received an invitation to a ball in Castle Blackharbour, that he realised the price of his success.}" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Raevo}}", - "Far to the north lies Soma's rival for control of all of Ostoya. Raevo is a province ruled by wizards, a magocracy that fights to abolish the Soman nobility and find a way to end the undead supremacy.", - "A delicate balance of power exists between the two provinces. While the Raevans are technically at war with the Somans, they are sometimes forced to work together to repel the Bürach Empire. Thus, both are incapable of destroying the other while their common enemy exists.", - "Raevans built their city of Castalore with incredible foresight\u2014they knew that they would one day be besieged, whether by an invading Bürach force or by their own countrymen, so they built their city as a fortress from its inception. Castalore sits atop a cliff and is shaped like a snake coiling upwards. High stone walls and a ten-ton steel portcullis protect the lower city. The higher one goes up the spiral, the more affluent the neighbourhood; at the very top sits Nightingale Tower, the magocracy's seat of power.", - "Raevo openly supports the Order of Dawn in their bid to fight the Crimson Court. Whether this support is entirely benevolent or merely pragmatic remains to be seen.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0086.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "Raevo was founded by a young diviner, Lissandra, who dreamt she would one day raise a force that could defend Ostoya from those who would despoil it.", - "She followed her visions from her hometown of Voyd to the high cliffs to the north. Here she raised the settlement known as Castalore with her family, which grew into a fortified whaling town.", - "Though the town thrived, Lissandra herself grew withdrawn, spending her time looking into the mists across the sea. Eventually, she took a rowboat and vanished into the east.", - "Several years later, the townsfolk were surprised to see a lone, unmanned rowboat emerge from the mists and dock at the pier. In the boat was a wax-sealed envelope containing a note, which said that all who had the talent for magic should travel to the Ravencourt Sanctuary, if they wished to learn the craft. Most of the townsfolk thought it was just a hoax, but ten young men and women boarded the boat against their elders' wishes. The boat bore them away into the mist.", - "When they returned seven years later, they came home as wizards. But not all of them returned - one was missing, and the mages could not be made to tell what happened to their lost member.", - "The wizards improved the conditions of the town and eventually turned it into a city. They established themselves as leaders of the republic and fostered its economy. Every seven years, another boat would come from the mists bearing the same invitation. Those who had potential would go into the mists and return as mages\u2014but always, the Sanctuary kept one student as its due.", - "When news spread that the Soman nobility had become vampires, not all citizens fell in with the new regime. The few who rebelled took advantage of the aristocracy's war with the Bürach and settled in the northern province of Raevo. There they established ties with the existing government, forming a republic. By the time the Crimson Court could turn their full attention to the dissidents, Raevo was ready for them.", - "In the Ostoyan civil war, Soma possesses the larger army, composed of battle-hardened veterans from the war against Bürach and supplemented with strike teams of undead. On the other hand, Raevo has its wizards. Their magic enables them to match the greater numbers of the Somans and beguile soldiers into fighting each other. To deal with the undead horde, the Raevan mages turn to their strategic allies, the Order of Dawn." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "While Raevo does not have mining resources as extensive as Soma, it does possess more arable land. Supplementing this by fishing and hunting, Raevans generally have a more stable food supply and thus a higher standard of living than their counterparts in Soma.", - "Where the Raevans possess their real edge is the burgeoning industry of crafting magical items. The Raevans greatly admire magic and have the highest concentration of wizards and alchemists in Ostoya. The skill of their artisans has generated fame for Raevo and their wares are highly sought after in other nations. In particular, golems are considered the pinnacle of craftsmanship in Raevo, though the prohibitive cost of making one makes their production rare. Still, any visitor to Castalore will doubtlessly marvel at the city's roving bands of golem honour guards.", - "Soma has enacted strict edicts against magical items and has blocked trade routes going to Raevo to weaken their economy, yet the mages have still found ways to smuggle goods in and out of the province. Finding out their trade secrets would certainly put one in the good graces of the Soman nobility." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Persons}}", - "The Order of Dawn - When the Crimson Court was established, a number of Somans fled their vampire overlords and settled in the sympathetic fledgling republic of Raevo. These dissidents settled in a fort outside of Castalore, where they formed a militia fully committed to the destruction of the undead and the liberation of Soma. Thus, was the Order of Dawn formed.", - "To call the Order fanatics would not be out of line. From childhood, each member is taught to hate the undead. Every such monster has been studied and dissected; their weaknesses carefully catalogued.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0087.webp" - } - }, - "While few in number, each member of the Order is trained and battle-ready. They are prepared to give their lives for their cause, and no vampire can expect mercy from them.", - "Currently, the Order is led by General Artemios Dulka, a Soman noble who abdicated his title to escape the vampire curse. In retaliation, the vampires massacred the entirety of his family that remained in Soma. A good man at heart, Dulka is driven by hatred towards the Soman Aristocracy and will stop at nothing to destroy the undead. He will attack any vampire on sight.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0088.webp" - } - }, - "Mina Taliesin, The Lady of Masks - First Minister of the Raevo Republic, Lady Taliesin is an enigma even to her own people. An archmage of immense power, she controls by proxy every industry and social organisation in Raevo. She also serves as the primary liaison between Raevo and the Ravencourt Sanctuary.", - "Taliesin gained her moniker from the metal face mask she wears at all times since the assassination attempt (suspected to be by the Soman nobility) that took her husband's life and left her partially blind and disfigured.", - "The mask, one of her own design, allows her to see, breathe, and speak normally while protecting her from any attempt to breach her mind.", - "A grand strategist, Taliesin has ruled for decades, successfully defending her rule against challengers from within and without the province. Her expansive spy network keeps her abreast of all potential dangers to the government. Rumours have it that she has a highly-placed contact within Soma itself, allowing her to sabotage the vampires' endeavours.", - "Lady Taliesin seeks to destroy the vampire aristocracy and control all of Soma. In her mind, this is the only way to be truly free of their corruption and the influence of the City Below. Only the common threat of the Bürach stays her hand.", - "The Keeper - Even more mysterious than Taliesin is the figure known as the Keeper of the Ravencourt Sanctuary. Some rumours state that he is Taliesin's resurrected husband. Others maintain he is an ancient, unaging wizard who aims to bring more mages into the world. A few even attribute a more sinister origin to him, that he is an extra-dimensional being who always keeps one soul as payment for every group he trains.", - "Only the Keeper knows the truth behind these things, and he holds his secrets close." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Besieging the Order", - "entries": [ - "{@i Such was the ferocity of the Order of Dawn that even the vampire nobility was wary of them. One story of their mettle comes from recent years, when the Grand Duke ordered the massacre of a village for failing to pay the correct taxes. 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If they linger within, they are soon beset by monstrous sea serpents. The sheer number of broken ships that wash up at the Dire Shore stands as a testament to the dangers of the Mistwall.", - "{@b {@i The Black Mire}} - In the eastern portion of Ostoya, near the Dire Shore, a forest of aspens, willows, and oaks give way to fetid wetlands full of slow-moving, brackish water.", - "The Black Mire has not been thoroughly explored. Most cartographers are forced to turn back due to the treacherous terrain, bad weather, illness, or swamp monsters that accost them as they travel. Many an adventurer has met their end in the swamp's murky embrace.", - "Stories persist that covens of hags dwell within the far reaches of the swamp, and that they are willing to make bargains with those who come searching for them.", - "One must beware when dealing with hags, however\u2014often the payment they demand is something one is not willing to part with.", - "{@b {@i The City Below}} - Anyone who walks through Soma long enough will encounter a deep fissure in the earth.", - "Those brave enough to descend find themselves in a labyrinthine ruin running throughout the land. This is the City Below, an ancient metropolis whose original name is now lost to time.", - "Those who brave the broken streets and ruined buildings of the necropolis will find much to discover. The entire city complex lies in a massive cave system. On the cavern ceiling dwell large glowing insects that form strange constellations. 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Where hills suddenly give way to a valley, rivers will converge and form a lake that remains covered in mist for most of the year." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Mist}}", - "Said to originate from the Temple of the Mists in the south of the region, the mist will mysteriously appear and disappear in different areas, but almost always giving rise to magical manifestations." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0094.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History of the Charneault Kingdom", - "page": 140, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Caer Neiada, the Land of the Rivers}}", - "Elves had settled in the region many centuries before the arrival of humans.", - "The name Charneault derives from the name the elves used to call the region, \"Caer Neiada\" which means \"the land of countless rivers\"." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Arrival of the First Men}}", - "During the Era of Expansion, many tribes attempted to cross the Grove Maze. Only a few, led by the most level-headed and honourable leaders, were granted passage by the spirits of the forest, keeping the more barbaric tribes at bay." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b First Contact with the Elves}}", - "The first tribes settled in the northeastern part of Caer Neiada where there were fewer rivers and more fields, facilitating the development of agriculture. After some time, they pushed toward the centre and finally encountered the elves in the heart of the river land. Relations between the two races were hostile at best, culminating in a war that would last generations and see the fall of the elven kingdoms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The rise of King Aymeric}}", - "After an age of relentless war and the burning of the forests, the elven Lord Thuridan Sarador formed a delegation to personally negotiate with the humans. In what still is known as the Noble Sacrifice, he offered them his life in exchange for an end to the war, the security of Tol Leyemil, and the creation of a pact to share the land as equals.", - "The human warlords refused the pact at first, finding themselves in a commanding position and the elves almost defeated. However, it was the now exalted king of legend, Aymeric Noblecoeur, who raised his voice and fought for peace between the two peoples. Warchief Aymeric called attention to the wars between humans and the rest of the world and how they brought bloodshed and grief for all involved. From the near extinction of the gnomes to the destruction of the dragonborn's homeland, humanity had fallen far from the virtues of honour and justice. King Aymeric remarked that if they continue this war, they would be no different from the other human tribes of Etharis. With much work and every kind of diplomacy, Aymeric Noblecoeur at last convinced the other warlords to end the war, unify the tribes as one kingdom, and share the responsibilities of the land with the elves through the Pact of the Sacred Land. For this great and noble achievement he was crowned by both humans and elves as King Aymeric Noblecoeur, the first king of Charneault." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Pact of the Sacred Land}}", - "The Pact of the Sacred Land outlines the peace between humans and elves, and their respective responsibilities in sharing the land.", - "It decrees that the king of Charneault, and each king that would come after him, must send his first daughter to the elven shamans, who will train her in their ways. The daughter is taken to serve in the Temple of the Mists for the rest of her days. The exact tasks she fulfils in the temple have never been revealed to any elf or human outside the Circle of Bondmakers. All attempts to circumvent this tribute have brought disaster upon the people of Charneault and so it is still upheld diligently to this day.", - "The pact between the two peoples also involves a clear distribution of the tasks necessary to protect the Charneault Kingdom. The Elves promised to help in appeasing the Spirits of Nature, responsible for strange and supernatural manifestations, wherever they happened. To put their words into action, they created the Circle of Bondmakers, a community of elven shamans who reside within the temple of mist and regularly wander the Kingdom to restore or strengthen their bond with the spirits, wherever they might cause trouble.", - "In return, the humans promised to maintain a permanent force of knights across the entire kingdom, with the exception of Tol Leyemil, to protect both the population and nature itself. Swearing to defend the forests their ancestors burned to the ground. They also promised to help elven refugees to migrate from outside the kingdom to Tol Leyemil. At that time several Knight Chapters were founded and assigned specific missions, such as patrolling the kingdom, guarding the borders, guarding the area surrounding Tol Leyemil, and escorting the Bondmakers.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0095.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Dark Elf Curse}}", - "After centuries of peaceful existence between the Elves and Men of the Kingdom, relations took a grim turn as the elven population of Tol Leyemil became divided. As the rest of Etharis fell into darkness, more elves began to return to their homeland, preaching the heinous nature of humankind.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Errants of the Grove", - "entries": [ - "{@i This Knight Chapter is responsible for the Grove Maze, the rolling forest that separates the Charneault Kingdom from the rest of Etharis. They therefore chose to name themselves Errants of the Grove, as they spend most of their time wandering the Grove Maze in order to both push back any threat and welcome elven refugees. Tales speak of these knights holding a bridge on their own thanks to magical anomalies, posing riddles to wanderers attempting to gain passage to the Charneault Kingdom.}" - ] - }, - "The situation worsened within the elven city when some elven leaders expressed greater ambitions over the land of the Kingdom. Claiming that Caer Neiada had been an elven territory for far longer than it had been inhabited by humans. They called for a retaking of their territory reserved for the elves beyond Tol Leyemil, to help spread the population which had come to the city. Factions developed for and against these claims. One of the most vindictive of these factions was the Dark Elves, who counted many sorcerers among their number. Impatient with the slow shift of opinion in favour of expansion, the Dark Elves seized the initiative in an attempt to escalate the situation.", - "What followed became known as the Dark Elf Curse, and caused endless grief to the most sensitive hearts of the human and elven populations.", - "Dark Elf thieves retrieved a book of forbidden spells from which Lord Sorcerer Diyanthar, the mightiest of the Dark Elf sorcerers, learned to take control of the Spirits of Nature, an act considered sacrilege by the elves. They enacted a ritual that would use the Mist to convey their enchantments across the Kingdom, defiling the very roots of the land and creating an opening for sorcerers to take control of spirits. The Dark Elves' leaders intended to bind the Spirits of Nature against their will to fight in the war to retake all of Caer Neiada. However, to accomplish such a task, they needed to sacrifice a pure heart. They seized the opportunity when the new king, Thibault de Sauveterre, came to Tol Leyemil to offer his daughter, Princess Tiphaine de Sauveterre, in keeping with the pact. A group of Dark Elves, disguised as the princess' official escort from Tol Leyemil, kidnapped the princess. They did indeed bring her to the Temple of Mists, but once there, Dark Elf sorcerers began their ritual with the princess at its nexus. Soon a dark mist appeared above the temple and alarmed the city of Tol Leyemil. By then it was too late to stop the ritual. Everything would have worked according to Diyanthar's plans, had not a valiant knight intervened.", - "Ser Guilhem le Preux is one of the most renowned knights of the Charneault Kingdom. He is first known for having sworn two mystic oaths with powerful spirits. But what made him truly renowned was his honorable yet unsatisfied love for Princess Tiphaine. Despite the Pact of Sacred Land, he asked for her hand and begged her royal father not to send her to the Temple of Mist. The princess was said to secretly return Guilhem's love, but neither would dare to go against the word of King Thibault. The king was deeply saddened by the situation as he felt in his heart that their love was true. But as king, he could not abandon the ancient pact, for fear of the consequences.", - "When Ser Guilhem heard the king's decree, he swore an oath to never love another than Princess Tiphaine and to live a life of a knight errant. But a short time after he left, the spirits with whom he had taken an oath contacted him to warn him that the princess was in grave danger.", - "He made haste to Tol Leyemil and found the group of Dark Elves sailing towards the Temple of Mists with her. He followed them and, thanks to his renewed magical powers, managed to reach the temple shortly after the ritual started. Gathering all his courage, he fought his way through the Dark Elf escort and managed to strike a blow to Diyanthar. The ritual was interrupted, but both Guilhem and Diyanthar were caught, alongside Princess Tiphaine, in a magical explosion when the ritual collapsed.", - "Of the ten elven shamans who were sent to the Temple of Mists to find out what happened, only the Grand Shaman Aethorion returned. He did not bring good news. The ritual had indeed been interrupted, but its effects had not been completely prevented, and from that day forth the Mist was unstable. Sometimes grey as it had ever been, it can also take on a dark taint which proves extremely dangerous; wherever it appears, it throws the Spirits of Nature into turmoil, making their manifestations far more dangerous. Dark tales of villages slaughtered by monstrous creatures led by Dark Elf sorcerers and bewitched dark knights began to spread in the land.", - "The Dark Elves and their allies fled from Tol Leyemil and headed to the dead city of Tol Kerdywel, hiding their movements with the Dark Mist. It is said that by doing so, they were following Diyanthar's last orders. No one apart from them knows what these orders were, but knowing their destination is enough to raise grave concerns\u2014Tol Kerdywel is known to be the place where a lich princess lies, vanquished and banished ages ago by the elves of old.", - "There is no certainty about the fate of Princess Tiphaine and Ser Guilhem, but both have apparently been seen as apparitions in the Mists, calling for help to lift their curse. As for Diyanthar, he also seems to be trapped in the Mist, as no trace of him could be found anywhere in the Kingdom. But that does not mean he has become harmless, as each time he is seen in the mist, dark creatures appear shortly after..." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "People and Living beings", - "page": 143, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The People of the Charneault Kingdom}}", - "A fervent love for the land is the feature that best defines the people of the Charneault Kingdom. From the lower classes to the rich families there is a common saying: \"Do not spoil, or be foiled.\" Many people devotedly work in agriculture or fishing the rivers, and nature usually has returned their care, rewarding the hard worker with heavy yields if he treats his land kindly.", - "The faith in the Spirits of Nature has become quite strong among the lower classes, who believe that not thanking the local Spirits is the best way to attract the Mist and troubles. This has sadly become even more strongly believed with the arrival of the Dark Mist, and not without good reasons. The life of a farmer had been relatively safe for generations but now it is far more dangerous. As the Mist intensifies, the most superstitious do not dare to go to the fields when the Mist is near, or signs of it, dark or not. This has led to disruption of agriculture in the entire kingdom and led to shortages, something unseen for many decades.", - "With the population in turmoil, the Kingdom turned to the knights for protection. Facing popular clamour, King Thibault authorised an increase in the numbers of each Knight Chapter in an attempt to restore order and the feeling of security. Knighthood being admired among the populous, it did not take long for many new applicants to be knighted, especially by the most ambitious Knight Chapters. However, this influx of new knights has also increased rivalry between Knight Chapters, and quarrels between opposing knights and their families have become frequent.", - "All in all, the people of the Kingdom are people used to enduring a life of labour and service to a higher cause." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0096.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Knighthood}}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Quest", - "entries": [ - "Knighthood is a highly codified institution in the Charneault Kingdom. Any squire willing to become a knight must first arm themself and leave their home on a quest. They bear a blank shield during their quest until they have accomplished their first deed of bravery. Once achieved, the squire can assert the right to bear a coat of arms on their shield. If the squire helped in some way to fulfill the mission assigned to a Chapter, they can then wear the arms of that Chapter." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Mystic Oath", - "entries": [ - "Sometimes during their quest, a knight might meet a Spirit of Nature and gain their trust through their noble acts and behaviour. The most renowned knights are those who have manage to enter the service of such a Spirit by taking an oath to protect and serve them until the Spirit chooses to release them.", - "In return, the knight is blessed with powers that vary widely depending on the Spirit to which the oath was taken.", - "Those few knights achieving such prowess are also granted a place on the Royal Council, a select council of knights that report directly to the king and who he trusts with the most important of envevours." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Elves}}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Bond with nature", - "entries": [ - "The bond with nature has always been stronger for the elves than any other race of Etharis. From the many generations spent living in connection with nature, the elves have acquired many skills and deep knowledge. However, they have also developed a powerful sense of superiority towards humans, who are unable to feel the beating pulse of the world. Many elves suspect some significance in the fact that the gradual Rotting of the World has mostly coincided with the rise of humanity in Etharis. This has of course deepened the enmity between humans and other races, an enmity that has spread all over the world to varying degrees." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Decline and decadence", - "entries": [ - "According to wise, ancient elves, the fact that Spirits of Nature are rarely seen elsewhere in Etharis is due to the Rotting of the World. Apart from a handful of locations hidden in the most remote parts of Etharis, the Charneault Kingdom seems to be the last region of the world where the Spirits of Nature are sometimes visible. Thus is it no surprise that only in Charneault are the elves openly maintaining bonds with the Spirits.", - "However the Rotting of the World has not left elves untouched, even in the protected land of Caer Neiada. Some have developed deviant behaviour and ideologies that threaten the cohesion of what remains of the elven civilization." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Spirits of Nature}}", - "Mystical creatures, usually {@condition invisible} to humans, the Spirits of Nature are supposed to be present everywhere at all times according to the elven sacred texts. They are manifestations of the raw magical energy inhabiting water, earth, rocks, plants, and trees.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Maintaining balance between mystical forces", - "entries": [ - "When the Mist falls upon a place, sometimes it will arouse manifestations from the nearby Spirits. The Spirits are very sensitive to the feelings of living beings in their territory and will react accordingly. Sometimes their manifestations are indirectly beneficial to inhabitants, but other times, when the spirit senses turmoil, it will react poorly. From mazes in which people can be lost for hours or even days, to illusions that trap people or curse them, the tales of malicious or dangerous manifestations have long stopped being counted.", - "Such situations have to be handled sooner or later, as they will otherwise almost always lead to the manifestation of monstrous creatures, set off by the anxious spirit. It is rare for the situation to go this far, but when it does only the intervention of an elven Bondmaker escorted by Vermeil Knights can settle the situation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0097.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dark Spirits", - "entries": [ - "There are beings that none wish to mention too often: tales of creatures that should not exist, and of people that did exist... but vanished. When the Dark Mist spreads too far and too thick, creatures of darkness appear and spread terror. From werewolves to giant spiders, the tales are plentiful, and many of them are based on reality.", - "Such is the power of the dark magic that corrupts the noble Spirits of Nature and exploits their power. It is not a threat to be taken lightly, and King Thibault de Sauveterre has recently reinforced the Wind Walkers, the Knight Chapter in charge of scouting the land and carrying messages. The ability to respond quickly is a key asset in protecting the people against such dangerous manifestations." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0098.webp" - } - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Provinces", - "page": 145, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Charneault Kingdom}}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The First King, Aymeric Noblecoeur", - "entries": [ - "The name of Aymeric Noblecoeur has lasted through the centuries as the paragon of inner nobility. His honorable reputation is matched only by his physical stature. Tales of his height are so numerous that some even call him Aymeric Géantcoeur, the Giant-King. Other tales describe his sword, said to be the largest blade ever forged. The truth of these tales doesn't really matter though. Above all Noblecoeur is remembered for the Pact of Sacred Land that he signed with the elves of Tol Leyemil.", - "By gathering the human people of Caer Neiada under his authority, Noblecoeur ended decades of rivalry and conflict, enabling the human tribes to be a unified kingdom and end the conflict with the elves. This is what actually tipped the scales in favour of armistice and finally led to peace." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i The Glorious Growth}}", - "Once a gathering of disparate tribes that had settled in Caer Neiada, over time Charneault developed into a powerful and wealthy kingdom. After the Pact of Sacred Land, the kingdom's population and wealth grew rapidly. Castles were constructed, and the roads to connect them. The most famous of these is Castle Lamesdhonneur, the capital of the kingdom, built between huge waterfalls. The network of new roads between settlements, guarded by the Knight Chapters, allowed people to travel safely and push the boundaries of the kingdom. Yet no one dared to settle too close to the dark area of Tol Kerdywel or in the forests surrounding the Temple of the Mists.", - "The Knight Chapters grew during this time, each chapter managing particular aspects of the kingdom's needs in order to maintain its course of progress." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "The Charneault Kingdom has always valued greatness of soul and heart above bloodlines. When the Kings dies or feels his time has passed, the Royal Council gathers to appoint his successor. As the Royal Council is composed of the most valiant knights, the new king is usually chosen from within their number. Succession to the throne is granted to the knight who has shown the most nobility in the service of the Kingdom. The most valuable deeds that determine the new king are swearing oaths with Spirits and the accomplishment of daring quests. The Knight Chapters are powerful actors within the kingdom's politics, and their Chapter Masters are the most valiant and renowned knights. This positions them as obvious candidates for the throne.", - "One of the most influential Chapters among the knights are the Severe Templars. Once a minor entity, they rapidly grew in influence when the threat of Dark Elves emerged. Today they openly despise the elven civilization and would gladly revive the ancestral war. They consider Mystic Oaths to be foul sorcery and swear by force of arms alone. This state of mind aligns with their mission, which consists of maintaining law and order. They have strongholds near most important cities and castles in the kingdom, from which they send out their patrols. It is whispered in hushed voices throughout the land that the Severe Templars' Chapter Master Hermand le Sévère, who unsuccessfully competed toe-to-toe with Thibault de Sauveterre for the succession to the throne, is secretly plotting his revenge to take control of the kingdom. The Vermeil Guards are another major Knight Chapter of the kingdom.", - "Their sacred duty is to escort the Bondmakers, elven shamans, as they assist the kingdom to reinforce the bonds with the Spirits of Nature and thus maintain the peace. Only the most virtuous and devoted knights are accepted into this chapter, as it requires a true faith in the Pact of Sacred Land and in the symbiosis established between elves, humans, and nature. This mutual faith between the protector knights and the shamans grants superhuman capabilities to the knights. Once knighted, they wear vermeil armour\u2014silver overlaid with gold\u2014as a sign of respect and allegiance." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "The Charneault Kingdom's economy relies heavily on agriculture and fishing. Hunting is limited by the great turmoil it provokes among the Spirits of Nature. Fishing, meanwhile, can be focused on intensively thanks to the many streams that weave their way through the kingdom. The Rockteeth mountains also house several mines that supply the kingdom's craftsmen, including the elven artisans of Tol Leyemil.", - "Exchange between the Charneault Kingdom and the outer world becomes less and less each year, as the Grove Maze is a barrier not worth crossing unless there is considerable profit to be had. The days when elves regularly travelled between Caer Neiada and other parts of Etharis are long gone and all but forgotten, and nowadays the Charneault Kingdom is almost an autarky." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Persons and Locations}}", - "{@b {@i King Thibault de Sauveterre}} - Crowned only five years ago, the new king struggled to claim the throne in the face of dire competition from Hermand le Sévère, Chapter Master of the Severe Templars. Thibault prevailed by only a single vote. Even though he has a good reputation among the people, he has had to deal with many disruptions in the kingdom, not least of which is the reluctance of the other Knight Chapters. These travails would have been enough alone, without the recent events of the Dark Elf Curse." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "The First Oath of Ser Guilhem le Preux", - "entries": [ - "{@i {@b This is only one of the many short accounts of how Ser Guilhem le Preux took his first oath and gained his first title of Guilhem Vif-argent, the fastest knight of the kingdom.}}", - "{@i After weeks of wandering in the distant island of Ian Calethyr, either guided or led astray by whispers in the mist, Ser Guilhem finally reached a hidden sanctuary on the island's highest peak, just above a huge, rocky chasm. As he approached the sanctuary, the whispers became even more insistent, but the knight still could not see any of the disappeared children he was tasked to retrieve. The voices posed an enigma, calling for action. A strong wind rose.}", - "{@i \"What is the truest act of faith towards a power that has no voice, no wings, no teeth, no mouth, and yet screams, flies, bites, whispers?\"}", - "{@i The knight stood in the howling wind for a long moment, and then, at once, he rushed towards the edge and jumped into the wind.}", - "{@i And the wind took him.}" - ] - }, - "{@b {@u Tol Leyemil, the last elven free city}}", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0099.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "The origins of the elven settlement of Caer Neiada are lost to the night of time, as is the construction date of Tol Leyemil. However, many elves claim that Tol Leyemil is the most ancient elven city on this side of the Great Sea, and the city's impressive, convoluted, and worn-out architecture stands as proof of its immemorial age.", - "Detailed history of Tol Leyemil and the elves of Caer Neiada is hard to come by as the elves themselves don't like to share their history, or indeed their city, with humans. History books probably exist in the ancient libraries of the city, but they are well guarded and no human has been allowed to visit them to this day.", - "Even if the Green Elves, who prefer to live in communion with raw nature, are indeed the first elven group to inhabit Caer Neiada and have been the largest population in the city until recently, Tol Leyemil has always been a cosmopolitan place.", - "Elves of all origins have been freely accepted and welcomed since time immemorial, and this has further reinforced the legitimacy of the political system of the city." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "The city of Tol Leyemil and its surroundings are ruled by Achen Elavain, which could be translated in the common tongue as The Assembly of the Elves\". It is a gathering of randomly designated elven citizens, who lead the city for a tenure of 20 years. Such a tenure is not overly-long for the elves, who can live for centuries. This system aims as much as possible to prevent personal ambitions from getting in the way of the greater good of the elven civilization.", - "Although not part of the Achen Elavain, the shamans, especially Bondmakers, are nonetheless important and influential actors in Tol Leyemil thanks to their unequalled ability to transmit the messages of nature. They are always represented in the official gatherings of the Assembly of Elves, although their opinions are strictly consultative. The Grand Shaman Aethorion is renowned even among shamans for his wisdom and foresight." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "Much like the humans of the Charneault Kingdom, the elves rely heavily on fishing for their subsistence. Unlike the humans, however, they do not only fish in the rivers. As Tol Leyemil is a short river cruise to the sea, many fishing vessels come and go along the coast. The coast also shelters many well-maintained orchards that benefit from the temperate climate and provide heavy yields of fruits that are used for food and wines, the recipes for which are well-guarded secrets of the elven growers.", - "Trade between Tol Leyemil and the Charneault Kingdom used to flourish. The elves rely on Charneault cereals to feed their surging population, while humans of the Kingdom buy fruits, fine beverages, and sea fish from the elves. Though the demand still exists, things have worsened since the events of the Dark Elf Curse. Even if war has not returned, trust between elves and humans has been damaged, and trade has suffered as a result." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Persons and Locations}}", - "{@b {@i Aethorion, Green Elf Grand Shaman}} - One of the mightiest sorcerers of his time, if not the very mightiest, Aetherion is the leader of the elven shamans, a renowned Bondmaker who walked the land for many decades. He is reputed to have the strongest connection to the Spirits of Nature ever seen, and through this to have gained the gift of foresight. His advice is given great weight by the Elven Assembly, to the continuing consternation of his main rival, Diyanthar.", - "{@b {@i Diyanthar, Dark Elf Lord Sorcerer}} - Ambitious, talented, and charismatic, Lord Sorcerer Diyanthar acquired an influential position in record time in Tol Leyemil. Some would argue that this meteoric rise was not unrelated to his skill with the magic of mind manipulation, a controversial branch of magical studies. His insatiable curiosity led him to delve deep into forbidden magical territory and pushed him to plot and execute the treason by the Dark Elves (and other elven followers) known as the Dark Elf Curse.", - "{@b {@i Thaelkinei, the Lich Princess}} - Thaelkinei was a wise and beautiful elven princess of ancient times. Only the oldest elven books contain any reference to her. In those ancient times, when the world was mainly inhabited by elves who themselves were still a young race, the elves made great progress in their insatiable search for knowledge. Thaelkinei was a sorceress who went too far in that search and disregarded the sacred bond between magic and nature.", - "When they discovered ways to control nature through magic, most elven sorcerers and sorceresses understood that they had found a limit that must not be crossed. To avoid catastrophe, they forbade the use of what would later be called dark magic. However, Thaelkinei was proud, even for an elf, and refused to stop studying. Her royal lineage, her thirst for power, and her deep cunning drove her to push even further. She conceived an immeasurably powerful spell, the Web of Ascendancy, that aimed not simply to control parts of nature or particular Spirits, but the entire land itself. She cast the spell from her castle of Tol Kerdywel, granting herself almost godlike powers: she could change the very form of the land or control any living creature in the region of Tol Kerdywel.", - "Only the alliance of several elven kingdoms from across the world was enough to counter the threat Thaelkinei posed, and the gathered elven sorcerers managed to create a counterspell. Even then, they could not completely overcome Thaelkinei's spell, so instead were forced to use another even more powerful forbidden spell: the Curse of Unchanging, a powerful magical web that engulfed the area of Tol Kerdywel and bound every living thing inside in a magical sleep. It was as if time had stopped entirely, for the people, the flora, and the fauna. This terrible spell still holds in Tol Kerdywel, and despite the danger, the region's supposedly unguarded wealth has attracted the boldest adventurers.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0100.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Other Notable Locations}}", - "{@b {@i The Temple of the Mists}} - At the south of the Charneault Kingdom lies the source of the Mists that regularly cover the land. The heart of the region is occupied by an ancient volcano, and the Temple of the Mists itself lies in what remains of its caldera, worn down by eons of erosion.", - "Although the crater still dominates the landscape, it is often hidden, at least in part, by the Mists. The intricate network of rivers, lakes and other streams that abound all around the volcano make it even harder to find one's way to the temple.", - "Therefore it is no surprise that no one foolish enough to attempt to reach the temple without invitation ever returns. Many in the Charneault Kingdom say that those who ventured to the temple were bewitched by malevolent Spirits, while others say that they actually found the temple, but are imprisoned there forevermore.", - "The only people capable of locating the Temple of Mists without guidance are the elven shamans that regularly perform rituals there.", - "They are bound to silence and will not willingly share the way to the temple. As yet no one has tried to force them, as they are powerful sorcerers.", - "A ceremony is regularly held in the temple to release the Mists. Many tales and stories speak of what the ceremony entails, and why the Mists are released on the Kingdom, but the truth is known only to the highest elven authorities and they will not share the secret. All they revealed when the Pact of Sacred Land was made was that the Mists must be released from the temple or the entire region would surely be thrown into darkness.", - "{@b {@i Tol Kerdywel}} - The western part of the Charneault Kingdom is a place even more dangerous than the Temple of Mists. Indeed it is a wicked land where the trees have no leaves and the waters are dark as night. This cursed land is dominated by the dead city of Tol Kerdywel, where Thaelkinei, the Lich Princess, lies dormant.", - "{@b {@i Dark Oak Grove}} - A halfling caretaker and her many companions once tended a wondrous forest of towering black oak trees on the outskirts of Tol Kerdywel. In her capable hands the grove flourished, and travelers from across the kingdom came to admire the wild sanctuary of rare and beautiful flora and fauna. In her spare time, the halfling took in sick and injured animals and nursed them back to health, maintained the underground springs, and tended to the trees, who she maintained whispered secrets of old to her.", - "However, travellers today will find no such splendour. The grove has become a place of death and decay. Its once-magnificent oaks have rotted from the inside out, spotted with mushrooms and furred tendrils.", - "The burbling springs that used to flow abundantly have turned to stagnant mires filled with quicksand and waterborne insects. The scent of wildflowers and pine has turned to rotting wood and the decaying corpses of half-eaten creatures. The animals of the grove in the time of the halfling fled shortly after her disappearance, and those that stayed became prey for the new predators who took up residence. Those who have attempted to cultivate the grove and restore its former beauty find that introduced species are eaten or perish from disease, plants wither and die from the now-salty soil, and the water is brackish and undrinkable.", - "Some say a terrible bargain was negotiated in order for such a foul place to persist, while others maintain that the grove is an extension of Tol Kerdywel. One thing is certain though: those who venture into Dark Oak Grove return permanently altered, as if the decay and stagnation have settled into their very being. They are plagued with dreams of death and cruelty, and often experience vivid hallucinations of being a walking corpse. Regardless of their destination, wise travellers avoid the grove at all costs.", - "{@b {@i The Shaded Haven}} - Settled by Kainen Alabaster, the Shaded Haven is a small lakeside village that serves as a sanctuary to many lycanthropes who have recently turned. The settlement boasts thriving fishing and agriculture, but export is limited to the neighbouring towns and villages within the Charneault Kingdom. Physicians can access the village's herb depository for medicinal ingredients, and use the crafting facilities there to make various elixirs and remedies. Some of the herbs grown in the depository are particularly rare and potent, and care must be exercised when mixing them. The depository's seer, Grechia, tends to the plants and is able to source cuttings of rare herbs for a small fee. Lycanthropes researching a cure for their curse frequently pillage the depository, much to the annoyance of Grechia and the village's physicians." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Valikan Clans", - "page": 152, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0102.webp" - } - }, - "Far to the North, at the frozen edge of the continent, lies Grarjord, the homeland of the Valikan. Each day, the hardy folk who dwell there face the dangers of the elements, the harshness of their faiths, and numerous wars fought in the name of their beliefs. Life is short among the Great Clans.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Landscape", - "page": 152, - "entries": [ - "The six clans of the Valikan subsist in one of the harshest regions in the world.", - "The southernmost part of Grarjord is still temperate, holding vast pine forests bounded by snow-covered mountains. Beyond the forests stretches the tundra known as the Pale March. Minor tribes survive here, hunting reindeer and other wild game.", - "At the northern edge of the Pale March lies a restless ice sea where dwell leviathans and other deadly creatures. Further northeast, closest to the North Pole, is Volgen, a frozen land where originates a strange and deadly phenomenon known as coldfire. In recent years, the coldfire crisis has connected Volgen to the mainland via an icy land bridge." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History of the Valikan", - "page": 152, - "entries": [ - "The clans maintain their history mostly through oral tradition, but in the Era of Expansion skalds made an effort to collect it all into a single work called the Lord Edda. This manuscript lists the history, poetry, and legends of the Valikan.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Primordial Land}}", - "According to legend, in the early days of the world mortals could not survive in the northern lands as they were occupied by elementals with godlike power. The domains of fire, water, air, and earth shifted the region so much that it was in a constant state of flux.", - "Chief of the elementals was Gormadraug, the Great Prismatic Wyrm, a serpent of colossal size, strength, and powers beyond any other primordial.", - "All the other elementals bowed to it as their prince. Where Gormadraug walked, coldfire erupted, consuming all living things." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Tale of Kentigern}}", - "It came to pass that a hero rose up to be a champion of mortals. Kentigern of the Wastes, seeking an end to the nomadic lifestyle of his tribe, headed north with six companions: the sorceress Rune, Sýr the Seven-Bladed, Völgr Clad-in-Iron, Limgri Lightbringer, Morgöng Shadestrider, and Mithra of the Silver Harp.", - "The Seven Heroes travelled into the northlands, seeking to tame the region for settlement. After numerous battles against a horde of elementals, they faced off against the Great Wyrm Gormadraug itself.", - "The Great Wyrm promptly swallowed them all. But even in the belly of the beast, all was not lost. The Seven discovered that Gormadraug's heart was close to its stomach. While Mithra played her harp to lull the Wyrm to sleep, Sýr, Völgr, and Kentigern drove their blades into the monster's heart. Thus was Gormadraug defeated.", - "With the blessings of their ancestors, the heroes used the monster's body to form new lands.", - "Its flesh became the land, its spine the mountains, its scales gems and precious metals, and its blood the frost-covered sea.", - "Thus was the North tamed. The ice receded from the land, and animals and vegetation grew among the snow. Before long, the mortal races emigrated to Grarjord and founded their own tribes. Six clans arose, each one taking on the name of one of the legendary heroes that killed the Great Wyrm.", - "Yet the legends also state that Gormadraug was not truly defeated\u2014that it is merely sleeping, and the day will come when it will rise again with its elemental brethren to consume the world." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0103.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Thorgard's Saga}}", - "One of the many notable heroes in the Lord Edda is Thorgard, a figure of such epic tales that some believe he is an amalgamation of various chieftains and heroes throughout Valikan oral history.", - "A thousand years since the fall of the Great Wyrm, the various Valikan clans were at each other's throats over territory and resources. Split by numerous petty wars, the Northerners were easy pickings for colonisers from the southern empires.", - "The half-orc hero Thorgard is said to have originated from Clan Völgr on the island of Holgar. Seeing the chaos and suffering brought about by Valikan disunity, he sought the help of a hag who could see into the future. The hag told him that he could unite the clans by taking on the role of their war chief and leading them on a campaign against the foreign invaders. The hag advised Thorgard to tell the clans that he was the reincarnation of Kentigern, First Hero of the North. To help with the tale, he needed to find an artifact similar to Kentigern's legendary weapon Bane-Slayer, a magical double-bladed sword\u2014one blade covered in frost, the other in flames.", - "Thorgard went on a quest for such a weapon and did manage to find it. What he did not realise for some time was that he had discovered Kentigern's real weapon, the Bane-Slayer. Thus the legend of Thorgard began with a self-fulfilling prophecy.", - "With the weapon in hand, he traveled throughout Grarjord, facing each clan and bringing them into his steadily growing army. Some leaders he convinced through diplomacy, others through acts of service. With his mortal enemy, the Sarvif of the Sýr Clan, he fought a duel to the death that lasted three days and nights. With that victory, all six clans united under Thorgard's banner, their swords and axes sharpened, and their longships lining each harbor.", - "With his army, Thorgard moved against the foreign invaders. He raided their coastal settlements and drew out their armies into the field. A great battle was fought in the tundra, and within a season, the foreigners were driven south, their colonies abandoned. The North was free once more.", - "His victory complete, Thorgard decided to expand the borders of the Valikan. He took a fleet of longboats and headed west to look for more lands to conquer. He was not heard from since." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Schism}}", - "A hundred years of peace between the Clans followed Thorgard's ill-fated expedition. But in time, cracks formed in the Clans' unity.", - "In the western island of Holgar, an order of druids known as the Prismatic Circle arose. Their tenets held that only war and bloodshed could keep the world safe from the reawakening of the Gormadraug. Several clans followed their teachings, banding together to form the province of Thrull.", - "In the east, another province arose in opposition to the Prismatic Circle: Kandar. The Kandarians accepted races and creeds from other empires and tried to dispel old superstitions about the Great Wyrm. They have advocated for peace and trade instead of the old Valikan ways of war and raiding.", - "The two sides soon came to blows over their beliefs, and thus began the Thrull-Kandar War." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Coldfire Crisis}}", - "Some one hundred fifty years after Thorgard's disappearance, coldfire reappeared once more in Grarjord.", - "This strange and deadly phenomenon resembles bluish flames that burns on ice, snow, vegetation, and animals. Any liquid or living material it comes into contact with burns like oil. Water cannot douse it and only the hottest flames can put it out.", - "Coldfire swept across the peninsular of Volgen, turning it into a wasteland of ice spires. In just a handful of years, it created a new glacier that reached all the way to the tundra. Now it threatens all life on Grarjord.", - "The Order of Kentigern, a group of monks sworn to uphold the tenets of the First Hero, have set up a fortress at the mouth of the ice bridge, working constantly to stop the spread of coldfire.", - "Unfortunately, recent years have seen coldfire spontaneously erupt in several locations around Grarjord. No one knows why this is happening, but all who live there fear it will spell the end for all Grarjord." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Provinces", - "page": 154, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Thrull}}", - "Within western Grarjord lies the land of Thrull, a forbidding land dotted with icy peaks and frozen forests. While the land shows hints of green from afar, its soil is of poor quality for farming. Thus those who live there feed themselves the only way they can\u2014by taking from other lands. Upon the island of Holgar lies their capital, the harbor city of Tyburn, a central port for longships.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "Three clans settled on the island of Holgar: the Rune, who embody elemental magic best; the Sýr, great metalsmiths; and the Völgr, a warrior society. Though the three feuded time and again over land and grazing rights, they generally maintained cooperative ties with each other.", - "The disappearance of Thorgard, left the clans with a power vacuum. Warlords immediately began vying for control of Grarjord. But one individual took a different course. On Holgar, an elemental druid named Kybard gained power by advocating a strange belief: that Gormadraug still lives but sleeps beneath the earth and sea. Should it awaken, it would bring about the end of the world. To keep it in slumber, the Valikan must follow the time-honoured traditions of Thorgard: war, raiding, and bloodshed.", - "Though originally met with opposition, Kybard's teachings found adherents among the clan leaders. The three largest clans-the Rune, the Sýr, and the Völgr-joined together under Kybard's banner and called their province Thrull.", - "Of the three great clans, Clan Rune is the most adept at magic, creating runestones that store spells that they can activate during combat. Their chief, Ordun, remains outwardly loyal to the Prismatic Circle but is intent on pursuing independence from their rule.", - "Clan Sýr is focused on expanding their economy, and has heavily invested in slaves to man their forges. Their weaponsmithing is famous throughout Grarjold.", - "Finally, Clan Völgr is the most loyal to the Prismatic Druids. They regularly provide captives, slaves, and criminals as human sacrifices for the Circle's rituals. At times, the rivers of the land run red with the blood of these victims." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "Thrull is a province ruled by druids, who maintain a spiritual link with the primordial forces of the world. While the three chieftains of the clans maintain some independence, they generally bow to the will of the Prismatic Circle, making Thrull a de facto theocracy.", - "The people of Thrull regularly raid other settlements outside their lands, particularly those in Kandar. The druids ritually sacrifice slaves and captives beneath sacred trees, all to deepen the slumber of the Great Wyrm. Travelers from Thrull tell gruesome stories of forests where skinned and gutted men hang from the boughs of ancient oaks.", - "At this time, the leader of the clans is Chief Nolgr Magnusson of the Völgr, Keeper of the Three Tribes. Magnusson enjoys the approval of the Circle, and cannot be easily dislodged from his position through force of arms alone. A warmonger, Magnusson is more interested in earthly rewards and regularly sends raiding parties to attack Kandar towns and cities." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "Most of the Thrull economy is derived from their traditions of raiding and slavery. The Thrull have perfected the art of raiding: longboats carry small contingents of warriors aided by druids. The druids command the tides to carry the ships swiftly through the sea, and allowing them to approach their victims under cover of fog. Etharian ships and ports have learned to fear the coming of the sea mists.", - "Fishing, hunting, smithing, and whaling round off the list of the Thrull industries. Trade is kept within the three clans: the Rune produce elixirs and enchanted runestones, the Sýr forge weapons, shields, and armour, and the Völgr train fighters. A black market exists for trading with other nations, but this practice is forbidden by the druids, who want to maintain the Thrull's isolationist stance." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0104.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", - "Hjadana - The Grand Druid of the Prismatic Circle, spiritual leader of the Thrull people, and the true power behind the government, Hjadana truly believes that their way of living is saving the world from a great menace. Thus she exhorts each chief to continue the war against any who stand against them.", - "The Grand Druid dwells within a hollow hill, surrounded by a fortress composed of living oak trees. Within this sacred area, she can command air and earth elementals to aid her.", - "Hjadana sees the Coldfire Crisis as a sign that the Great Wyrm is almost awake, and thus she commands all the clans to intensify their raids and sacrifices.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0105.webp" - } - }, - "Lief Sarvif - Once a slave, Lief killed his master rather than allow himself to be sold to the druids for ritual sacrifice. He then fled into the wilds where, as luck would have it, he was bitten by a werewolf.", - "Lief soon learned to control his own inner beast. Freeing other slaves, he created a pack of werewolves and settled on a small island southwest of the mainland. He has since built a small army from rescued slaves and other like minded individuals. Twenty times the Thrull clans have sent a warlord to put down his rebellion and that many warlords have died in the attempt.", - "Lief has declared his sanctuary free of the Prismatic Circle's influence.", - "While he holds no love for the Kandarians, Lief is shrewd enough to use their help to maintain his personal war. To date, he has opened channels with the Redclaw faction in Kandar for a mutual defense treaty.", - "Grenhildr - Any theocracy eventually creates its own nemesis, and so it is for the Prismatic Circle. A former druid of the Prismatic Circle, Grenhildr was excommunicated for her belief that the Great Wyrm holds the key to the world's salvation and thus should be revived. She believed that slaying elementals would eventually wake Gormadraug. To the shock and disgust of the Circle, she sacrificed several of the druids' elemental guardians in an unholy ritual to the Great Wyrm.", - "Grenhildr was chased out of Thrull, but she was not deterred. Before long, she formed her own doomsday cult. The Cult of the Wyrm now stalks the land, killing mortals and elementals alike in a bid to revive Gormadraug. The reappearance of coldfire has only emboldened them, as they see it as a sign of their master's imminent return." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Raid", - "entries": [ - "{@i The sea mists parted, revealing the Thrull longship slipping silently across the water. On reaching the shore, the war band shoved the captives-twenty young men in all-onto dry land.}", - "{@i As they approached the slave camp, a Prismatic Druid greeted them with open arms. \"I am Olan,\" he announced to the captives, \"a son of the Circle. Know that your lives and souls are now the property of the druids.\"}", - "{@i The camp teemed with bound prisoners, all sitting in wooden cages. They had come from all over Grarjord: men, women, and children from all races. The newcomers gazed at them with fearful despair. The empty looks the captives gave back only confirmed what they had been told.}", - "{@i \"Do not fear what tomorrow may bring,\" the Druid continued. \"Rest in the full knowledge that from today your lives will serve a greater purpose. The honourable nation of Thrull strives each day to hold back the rise of the Great Prismatic Wyrm, and each of you will be instrumental in that task.\"}", - "{@i As the new captives were dragged towards the cages, one of the men shouted, \"You druids are a curse upon this land! You're the true monsters!\"}", - "{@i The air thinned as a collective breath was drawn. The Druid raised his hand to halt the guards, glaring at the man who had spoken. \"Perhaps some of you are only useful for one thing, after all.\"}", - "{@i He motioned to his men. They dragged the lone captive to a nearby oak and trussed him against the trunk.}", - "{@i The druid stood before him.}", - "{@i Now that he was isolated, an eerie calm had fallen upon the young man. \"None of you druids will live a day longer than I,\" he said. \"This I swear upon my name.\"}", - "{@i The druid smiled and stepped closer. \"And what is your name, that I may write it in the Book of the Damned?\"}", - "{@i \"I am Lief Sarvif, and I am a monster too.\"}", - "{@i The Druid had only a second to register the name before the young man's face transformed into a wolf's and long, strong jaws caught the druid's head in a crushing grip. A piercing, agonised scream froze every guard in the camp. But more screams joined them as the other captives also transformed into wolfmen, breaking their bonds and hurling themselves upon the Thrull soldiers.}", - "{@i Some unknown time later, a human, blood-covered Lief opened the cages for the rest of the cowering prisoners. Once every captive had been freed, he addressed them.}", - "{@i \"You are all free to take the boats and return to your homes. But for those who no longer have homes to return to, those who have had all they loved taken away, those who wish to inflict that same suffering upon the Thrull, I bid you follow, and I will show you a different way.\"}", - "{@i Most of the freed folk took to the boats. But a few did stay, as Lief had hoped. And with every new member of his pack, both the druids and Thrull had more reasons to fear the night and the moon.}" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Kandar}}", - "The province of Kandar formed as a direct response to Thrull's incursions. Seeking mutual defense against a vastly superior force, the three clans of Limgri, Morgöng, and Mithra banded together to create a unified front.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i History}}", - "Composed of three clans that rejected the supremacy of the elemental druids, Kandar seeks to thrive by assimilating elements of other cultures. Kandar's survival is on the line: it is currently at war with Thrull, while trying to resist attempts by other empires to influence its rule, and also facing the coldfire menace that threatens all the Valikan lands.", - "Clan Mithra, the most diplomatic of the three clans, was the first to establish trade relations and embassies with other lands. The most cultured of the clans, Mithra produced the Lord Edda and maintains the lore and history of Grarjord.", - "Clan Limgri has assimilated religions from other cultures and hopes to use their divine power to counter that of the elemental druids. Limgri has taken control of Cold Iron Keep, a prison for the most powerful enemies of Kandar.", - "Finally, Clan Morgöng runs the spy and black market networks of Kandar. Very little happens around Grarjord without their knowledge." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", - "Though most of the populace is still arranged into clans, the leaders choose one person as the single leader during wartime. Their current war chief, Queen Andrea Helsing of Mithra, seemingly holds the three clans together through will alone. The chiefs of the three clans hold court together at the Mithran capital of Hrist, though they spend most of their time arguing over how best to deal with incursions from Thrull.", - "Of late, the Bürach Empire has been providing military support to Kandar. They have also made overtures about making Kandar a protectorate of the Empire in exchange for greater military aid. The question is currently up for a bitter debate in the queen's court." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0106.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Economy}}", - "Kandar lies at the end of the Caravan Way, the main artery of trade with other nations. Its proximity to neighbors allows Kandar to profit from trade, providing fish, furs, lumber, and produce from what meager farming can be done in their cold climate.", - "The recent discovery of an herb known as Dreams Leave, which works as a powerful anesthetic, has also shaped Kandar's trade. Normally used in herbology, the root is also traded on the black market as an addictive drug. Kandarian authorities have tried to crack down on the sale of the substance, but have been largely unsuccessful due to manpower being diverted to the war effort.", - "Kandar's economy flags due to the war with Thrull, the incursion of coldfire onto their lands, and the destabilising effects of these on trade relations with other countries." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", - "{@b {@i Thrulldr}} - The leader of the Redclaws, a circle of druids that oppose the Prismatic Circle. Each of the Redclaw druids is a shapeshifter, and Thrulldr himself is a werebear. The Redclaws advocate balance between mortals and nature, and have styled themselves protectors of the forest and all that live within. They fight for balance, the eradication of corrupted beasts, and an end to the Prismatic Druid's monstrous practices.", - "The Redclaws hold exacting tests for those who would join their ranks. They understand that the process of becoming a werebear is both excruciating and permanent, and not for the faint of heart. Of every hundred trainees, only three make it into their honoured ranks.", - "{@b {@i Odis}} - An elven mage and scholar from the southern lands. Drawn to the legends of the North, he embarked on a quest to investigate the Great Wyrm and the coldfire phenomenon. He has found other legends suggesting that the ongoing bloodshed in the northlands is causing the Great Wyrm to wake up.", - "{@b {@i Sanrun}} - The head abbot of Fort Kentigern, Sanrun has made it his life's mission to defend Grarjord from the coldfire threat.", - "His Order of Kentigern, formerly devoted to a life of monastic contemplation, now stands at the front lines against this menace. At the first hint of blue fire, they ride on ice drakes and other mounts across the frozen wastes to drop burning oil and explosive runes on the coldfire to stop its spread.", - "In the past, Kandar has provisioned the Order to keep up its defence, but as the war with Thrull escalates, the Order has become increasingly isolated and undersupplied." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0107.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1189.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Other Locations of Interest}}", - "Cinderghast - Northeast of the mainland lies a group of volcanic islands that serve to imprison a host of fire elementals.", - "In ancient times, the sorceress Rune aided the Seven Heroes in taming the wilds. Among the holdouts of the primordials was an army of fire elementals under the banner of Ixlalu, a salamander of great power. However, Rune discovered that Ixlalu's magic staff was the true source of his power. She stole it from his vault and used it to curse their entire island, turning it into a prison that would hold them captive for thousands of years.", - "Of late, Rune's curse appears to be weakening. Fire elementals have been seen testing the boundaries of the island, searching for a way out.", - "Frostmere - On the western edge of the great tundra is a perpetually frozen lake, at the heart of which stands a great fortress of ice. This is Frostmere, the stronghold of the Melwarg, evil frost giants led by King Olag.", - "The Melwarg are not natives to Grarjord, but exiles from across the western sea who searched for lands to claim as their own. From Frostmere, they raid Kandar and have been known on occasion to join Thrull war parties.", - "Unlike the elementals, the Melwarg do not wish for the return of the Gormadraug and do anything in their power to suppress its worship. They have declared themselves mortal enemies of the Cult of the Great Wyrm and attack its members on sight.", - "Volgen - Far to the northeast, where blizzards rage and the aurora blankets the night sky, lies an icy wasteland where the coldfire rages unchecked.", - "Volgen is a jagged peninsular that is said to be the resting place of Gormadraug's heart.", - "Volgen has few distinct landmarks. The land is covered entirely in jagged ice spires and outcroppings. Ice floes float on the surrounding ocean, making it treacherous for wooden ships.", - "Various expeditions have been sent into Volgen to investigate the coldfire phenomenon, with little success. The inhospitable terrain, the bitter cold, and the ever-present danger of a coldfire outbreak have forced each expedition to turn back or die; not many escape with their lives.", - "Those who have returned report seeing mysterious figures roaming the icy wastes. If it is true, how they could have survived in Volgen is a great mystery, nearly as much as the question of what they are doing there to begin with.", - "Cold Iron Keep - In the east of Kandar, high in the Jakkan mountain range, lies a castle that serves as the prison for Kandar's most dangerous druids, criminals, and madmen.", - "Cold Iron Keep was first raised from the stones of Jakkan by the evil mage Mordu. From there, he preyed on the local populace and traveling merchants, sacrificing hundreds of innocents to otherworldly beings in his bid for power. Eventually, he was overthrown by heroes. The locals ransacked his castle but otherwise left it intact. Cold Iron Keep stayed empty for many years until it was appropriated by the leaders of Kandar and converted into a prison.", - "Numbered among the Keep's inmates are:", - "Jormund, a unique vampire frost giant who is shunned even among his own kind. He is kept in a state of torpor inside a quartz coffin while mages from Kandar study his condition.", - "Astar, a powerful sorceress who, in the process of trying to achieve unearthly beauty, caused her features to become so unspeakably hideous that one look can turn a person into solid stone. She is forced to wear an iron mask while she is incarcerated.", - "Riven, a cultist who appears to have gained the ability to steal a person's face and absorb their life essence.", - "Sumac, a man whose very words are poison\u2014who can kill another just by speaking and force others to do his bidding.", - "And finally, Gorm, known to many as the Heir of the Wyrm, a man who continually burns with coldfire from head to foot yet is not consumed. No one knows his origins. Having been driven quite mad, Gorm claims to know the secrets of Volgen and the Great Wyrm, and promises that the end of the world will begin the instant his foot touches the snow once more.", - "Fort Kentigern - At the edge of the ice bridge that links Volgen to the mainland is the fortress of the Order of Kentigern. What once was a monastery is now a high keep built to withstand a siege, with tall towers and parapets equipped with burning oil. But these defenses were not built against any mortal siege. Indeed, no army has dared to attack the fort in hundreds of years.", - "Rather, the Order of Kentigern is Grarjord's first line of defense against the encroaching coldfire menace from Volgen. The ten-foot thick walls of the fortress hide catapults and trebuchets that can fire burning pitch. Ice drakes carrying bombardiers can take off in moments at the first sign of blue flame. Evoker mages can hurl fireballs from the topmost ramparts.", - "No effort is spared from preventing coldfire from reaching the mainland. All those within the keep know the consequences should coldfire reach the land of Kandar." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Against the Fire", - "entries": [ - "{@i Jenna raised her head from her pillow at the clanging of the bells. The alarm, which meant only one thing.}", - "{@i By the time she had put on her furs, Captain Hoar, her mentor and adoptive father, had assembled the squadron in the courtyard. Coldfire had been spotted near Cinnabar, a fishing town twenty miles north of the Fort. The Order of Kentigern was needed once more.}", - "{@i Jenna pinned her lieutenants badge just in time to order them onto the ice drakes. Their mounts shook their wings and wove their necks through the air, eager for action. She ran one final check on their explosive satchels, then hauled herself onto her saddle. It was time to go.}", - "{@i The ice drakes leaped into the air and took flight. Within half an hour, they were within sight of Cinnabar.}", - "{@i The coldfire had turned the town into a massive, smokeless conflagration of blue flames and icy mist. Everywhere she looked, Jenna saw people, animals, and entire houses frozen into blocks of ice. Streams of refugees were fleeing towards the hills. Some had lit bonfires and were trying to fight back the flames, to no avail.}", - "{@i On Captain Hoar's orders Jenna took two squadmates to the southern part of the town. Their goal: keep the coldfire from spreading towards Kandar. On her signal, they lit the fuses and dropped their satchels, which exploded on the tundra. After dropping a few barrels of oil, they had raised a wall of flames.}", - "{@i Jenna wheeled to rejoin the rest of the squadron. One look at the town below told her enough: it could not be saved. Nearly all the buildings had been sealed in ice, and despite the bombing runs the coldfire was burning higher than ever. But the ice drake saddles were empty of satchels. They had to retreat.}", - "{@i One of the men was signalling wildly towards something far below. A man wielding a torch stood in the town square, holding two children close to his body. They were surrounded by blue flames.}", - "{@i Jenna wheeled her mount for a dive, but a sharp whistle cut her short. Captain Hoar signalled her to take over the squad, then took the dive himself. He and his drake vanished behind a blanket of mist.}", - "{@i Swallowing a painful lump in her throat, Jenna ordered the squadron to land at the outskirts where the townsfolk had gathered. There, they waited for their captain's return.}", - "{@i Moments later, an ice drake hurtled out of the blue inferno, its tail and part of its jaw crusted in ice. It crashed onto the ground near the squadron. Immediately, the wizards in their number rushed forward to put out the coldfire on its scaled body with heat spells.}", - "{@i On the drake's back were two children, brother and sister, their faces lined with frozen tears. Of their father and Captain Hoar, there was no sign.}", - "{@i Days later, a funeral was held for both. Jenna was there, fighting back tears as she placed a wreath upon the rowboat that would be burned out at sea. Her captain's insignia sparkled beneath the weak arctic sun.}" - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Castinellan Provinces", - "page": 163, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0108.webp" - } - }, - "Scorched and hardened by the ruthless heat and wind, the people of Castinella are fierce, festive, and faithful. The southernmost part of Etharis offers both great opportunities and great challenges to those brave enough to seize them. Sailing, farming, mining, warring-nothing is outside the Castinellans' potential, backed by the strength of their rigorous codes and passionate faith.", - "The teachings of the Divine Arch Seraphs\u2014especially Empyreus, Arch Seraph of Valor-have slowly but surely transformed the provinces into a militarist theocracy, with a fierce mistrust of spellcasters. But recently, new challenges to the sacred Seraphic Teachings have thrown the population into disarray. Conflict has escalated to the point where the Arcanist Inquisition has launched a crusade to burn every magically gifted being in the Castinellan Provinces...and beyond.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Landscape", - "page": 163, - "entries": [ - "The Castinellan Provinces are a harsh land pincered between mountain and sea. It is a windswept peninsula, bounded by sea to east and west, with an irregular mountain spine running from north to south. The west coast faces the Gulf of Lions, where trade routes lead towards the city-state of Morencia and the Charneault Kingdom. The east coast is wilder and less inhabited, exposed to the strong winds from the Great Eastern Sea.", - "Although the sea is never far, the provinces mostly suffer from a dry climate, due to the combined effects of constant winds and scorching heat. In that context, water has become the most precious resource, and the bigger cities have emerged on the shores of the few rivers flowing from the mountains, or, in the case of the great Salves River, from the northern part of Etharis.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Mines of Corova}}", - "The mountain spine running north to south through Castinella has its foothills in Corova, the northern part of Castinella. There, many mining towns have emerged to exploit the numerous minerals available." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Faro Riverlands}}", - "In the South of Castinella, the Salves splits into two huge branches before flowing into the sea. The land around and between the river arms is the most fertile of all Castinella, and high forests stand on the riversides wherever the land has not been cleared for farming." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Vineyards of Sante Viegre}}", - "In the southernmost part of Castinella, the mountain chain abruptly breaks up into many strange mountain protrusions called the Shattered Peaks, with the Dragonborn city of Ember Cairn in their centre. Many small rivers run between these peaks, and the area, called Sante Viegre, has become dense with vineyards." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History", - "page": 164, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Great War}}", - "In the Era of Expansion, war between humans and other races in Castinella and threatened to engulf all of Etharis. With most details lost to the past, only the greatest tragedies of the time are remembered, and one such is the destruction of Ember Cairn.", - "The south of Castinella was once the homeland of the Dragonborn race, and Ember Cairn was their most ancient and glorious city. But the Great Purge saw it destroyed, and legends tell that the mountains themselves were shaken in the catastrophe, and thus shaped into the Shattered Peaks.", - "With their homeland destroyed, the Dragonborn scattered throughout Etharis, avoiding further involvement in the war and searching for new meaning." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Story of the Unifier}}", - "Long after the events of the Great War, three provinces of Toletum, Faro, and Therpena took shape in Castinella, and continuously fought over the rich but unforgiving lands until they reached a violent equilibrium. Each time one province gained a dominant position, the other two would ally to bring it down and restore the stalemate. Therefore, none of the belligerents managed to overcome their counterparts for good until the time of Montego Valieda, the Unifier.", - "Valieda was the perfect example of Castinellan valor, but he was also a clever strategist.", - "Born in the foothills of the Corova mountains, he led the Toletum forces to victory against both its rivals. However, he knew that without a significant advantage the Corovans could not prevail in the long term, as history had proven.", - "Valieda departed to wander the highest part of the mountains, a particularly dangerous area subject to sudden, violent storms, and reputedly unexploitable for mining. Whether by destiny or luck, Valieda was spared from the storms and came back, claiming to have had a revelation from the Arch Seraph Empyreus. The Sword Saint, as many called Empyreus, had apparently invested Valieda with the holy task of unifying all Castinellan Provinces, not under the rule of Corova or any other province, but under the sacred rules of the Arch Seraph himself. To help in this task, Valieda claimed, the Seraph had led him to a hidden valley where he revealed an exceptional vein of gold. Valieda quickly hired miners to exploit the vein and thus fuel Corova's economy and war effort.", - "Valieda proclaimed his new allegiance to Empyreus and his intention of transforming Castinella into a theocracy, to put an end to the exhausting wars between the three provinces. His words became a motto that is still spoken by many clerics, priests and inquisitors:", - "\"He who fights for himself shall fear death, for his steps are led by lust, and his deeds will fall into oblivion.", - "But he who fights for Empyreus fears nothing, for his steps are led by the Eternal Dogma, and his deeds pave the way towards the Golden Age.\"", - "Valieda and his followers proceeded to spread the teachings of the Arch Seraph to the three provinces. In time they gained complete theocratic influence over the provinces of Faro and Therpena, as their newly formed religion gained more war-weary followers. Finally, when they were unable to rally the last remnants of resistance to the holy cause, they overcame them either by gold or by iron and fire." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0109.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Rise of the Arcanist Inquisition}}", - "After unifying the three provinces, Sagrado Valieda ordered the creation of the religious order called the Arcanist Inquisition, whose function was to control and limit the use of magic in the provinces. According to what the Arch Seraph Empyreus had told Valieda, magic was a curse that endangered its wielders and everyone who associated with them.", - "The Inquisitors patrolled the provinces, spreading their teachings about the dangers of magic, stirring mistrust in the population. After some time, they began to arrest those known to be magically gifted and brought them to their cells, where they would supposedly live a life of humble service to the Arch Seraph. The Inquisitors were eager to find these people at the youngest possible age, as they claimed the threat of magic could be more easily contained in the young whose magical abilities had not fully emerged.", - "Sagrado Valieda later returned to the land of the Shattered Peaks among the Dragonborn. As missionaries of the Arch Seraph Empyreus spread their teachings across Etharis, some Dragonborn migrated back to the Castinellan Provinces. After centuries of wandering and resentment from the abandonment of their dragon gods, the scattered Dragonborn people had left behind their ancestral religion. Hence, they showed little hesitation to take hold of the new light that Empyreus offered. Seeing this, Sagrado Valieda seized the opportunity to strengthen Castinella and the Empyreus theocracy even more. He announced that all Dragonborn were welcome to reconstruct their former city of Ember Cairn, fallen eons ago, as long as they were raising it to the glory of Empyreus. As the Dragonborn were now the most zealous followers of the Divine Seraph, Valieda made Ember Cairn the headquarters of his newly created Arcanist Inquisition and raised the Cathedral of Embers." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0110.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Recent Events}}", - "With the three provinces unified and a growing new state religion, the next step for the Castinellan Provinces was to turn their ambitious gaze outside, to the north and west. The city-state of Morencia was reaching its apogee, so it was a valuable and challenging target for the servants of the Divine Seraph Empyreus. After a few decades of unsuccessful intrigues and power struggles, the Castinellans took up arms and launched a surprise attack on Morencia. By suborning a member of the Morencian Navigators Guild, the Castinellan fleet was able to pass through the island-city's magical barrier, the Misty Reefs. However, the intervention of the Charneault Kingdom ruined the Castinellan plans, and though they inflicted heavy losses to the Morencian fleet, they finally lost the naval battle.", - "One of the ships within the defeated armada, the Fiery Lady, was cast adrift and driven far to the south, then to the east, by relentless winds. At this point, the ship had completely run out of supplies, but the crew had finally repaired the ship enough to control its course, and headed to the northwest in hope of finding land before they starved. But they made a surprising discovery during their approach to the coast: the submerged ruins of what seemed to be a vast complex. Unable to explore the ruins at the time, the captain noted enough information to find the ruins again in the future. Yet at that moment Castinellan society was turned towards the future, and the clergy proclaimed the ruins nothing more than more proof of mistakes made in the past.", - "Some time later, however, rumours spread within Castinella that the Thaumaturge, a powerful confederation of archmages, had infiltrated the Castinellan Provinces and was about to take action against the theocracy. It is unknown if the rumours had anything to do with the discovery of the ruins, or with the Castinellan Provinces' provocative attack on Morencia, but the rumours spread all over the provinces, accusing the magic hating theocracy of a hidden, hypocritical agenda. These rumours were officially denied and declared heretical, a brand that extended to anyone even repeating the rumours. The Arcanist Inquisition launched the Great Purge in the provinces, redoubling their efforts to find spellcasters and, this time, to burn them. The same terrible fate also awaits anyone caught calling the Seraphic Teachings into question." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0111.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Provinces", - "page": 167, - "entries": [ - "Since time immemorial there have been three provinces in this wind blasted southern part of Etharis. Though they are now united under the banner of the Divine Arch Seraph Empyreus, each province still holds notable particularities.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Toletum}}", - "Toletum is the house of power in the Castinellan Provinces, fueled by the mines of the Corova Mountains, and home of the region's most renowned military companies.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "page": 0, - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Administrative Centre of the Provinces}}", - "Since the establishment of the theocracy to the glory of the Arch Seraph Empyreus, Toletum has grown into a huge, industrious city that administers the affairs of all the Castinellan Provinces. Settled in a large curb of the Salves, just under the main massif of the Corova mountains, Toletum is an obligatory crossing point between the south of Castinella and the rest of Etharis. Merchants coming buying Castinellan goods or selling their own, official envoys, and convoys from the three provinces all converge on the city.", - "The Arch Basilica of Empyreus is the main complex where the rigorous laws of Castinella are made and amended, with the common denominator that all must follow the precepts of Empyreus.", - "It is not a surprise that the Watchers of the Faithful, a militant faction dedicated to serving the faith of the Arch Seraphs, have established their headquarters in Corova. Their High Priest Nola Cirdanal is a zealous follower of Empyreus and on good terms with the Castinellan clergy, who the Watchers offer generous discounts on their service in expeditions against the enemies of the true faith.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Ember Forge", - "entries": [ - "Fueled by a constant flow from the mines of the Corova mountains, the Ember Forge occupy a vast area just downstream of the city, half built on the river to allow easy access to the water required to quench their handiwork. The forges never stop, filling the entire area with constant noise and smoke that nearly suffocates the city when the winds blow upstream.", - "Most of the forges' production is dedicated to the Castinellan Provinces themselves, mainly to the Faro arsenals and the military companies installed in Toletum, but also to the Watchers of the Faithful, whose growing numbers require more and more steel to launch operations all over Etharis against those who deviate from the true faith of the Divine Seraphs." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The business of war", - "entries": [ - "Even before the times of the Unifier, Toletum was an industrious city that relied on metal processing and on military endeavours. The famous Toletum Squares were feared in battle for their tenacity and efficiency. Their combination of seasoned pikemen, crossbowmen, and shielded swordsmen dominated battlefields for centuries, and are still very efficient. Many mercenary companies sell their services in Toletum, either to the greater cause of the Castinellan theocracy or to foreign entities. They occupy huge areas outside Toletum where they train recruits, while their commercial offices are in the city centre. This intense military activity requires an equivalent weapon trade, hence the relentless work of the forges and armouries.", - "As the most renowned mercenary army in Etharis, the Company of Free Swords has a significant post in Toletum. However, it is not often engaged with, as the Castinellan clergy dislikes their use of wizards. The Free Swords used to benefit from exceptional treatment on this, but the situation has been tense since the beginning of the Great Purge, and the Free Swords may not maintain their presence if things escalate further." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Faro Marches}}", - "Balancing at the fork of the Salves River, the fortified city of Faro stands proudly to govern and exploit the fertile area that hosts the great harbors, where most of the powerful Castinellan fleet is built and maintained.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Faro, the cliff city", - "entries": [ - "Eons of erosion have sculpted an impressive cliff at the fork of the Salves, providing the ideal location for an impregnable fortress. The Farosi, as they call themselves, swiftly understood that their best way of defense was to control the river. Without a doubt, Faro is the most defensible city in all Castinella, maybe in all Etharis. The river provides a natural barrier on the west and north sides. The land to the south and east are so incredibly fertile that they are known as the Blessing. Moreover, the river and the nearby sea provide an incredible proliferation of fish, so it is no surprise that the people of Faro became mighty sailors and developed a close relationship with the sea.", - "The Faro area used to be ruled by a council of landowners, the landholders inside the Blessing carrying more weight in the decision making process than those on the western and northern riversides. Decisions needed to gather two thirds of the votes to be enacted, always making negotiations in the wake of wars very tense. Things have changed somewhat since the Unifier, though, and the Castinellan clergy now holds a predominant position in the decision making process." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Half in the sea, half in the land", - "entries": [ - "The economy of Faro is flourishing, benefitting from both land and sea. Inside the Blessing, the southern lands are full of salt marshes and shellfish farming installations, while the northern lands grow various grains, fruits, and vegetable crops. Outside the Blessing, high forests occupy the riversides, with hunting providing the main means of subsistence. This complete spectrum of food production creates good trade opportunities for the Farosi, while also allowing a total self-sufficiency in case of invasion, as long as the Mighty Fleet prevents invaders from entering the Blessing." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The great arsenals", - "entries": [ - "The Farosi relied on their naval capabilities to maintain their independence in the centuries before unification. Their naval superiority allowed them to launch raids deep inside enemy territory and prevent enemy fleets from attacking the Blessing from the sea. Since the unification, the Farosi Raiders are known as the Mighty Fleet. They dominate the Gulf of Lions, with trade routes along everyshore of Etharis. These ships are built in the Great Arsenals, which occupy most of the riversides of the southern river branch, and have taken a heavy toll on the high forests. Moreover, this deforestation has leached the soil and provoked landslides. The Farosi are aware of this and are trying to regenerate the forests, but after the crushing defeat of their attack against Morencia, there is no doubt that even more trees will be cut to rebuild the Mighty Fleet." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Therpena, the Sunny Hills}}", - "Divided between the vineyards around the Shattered Peaks and the plains near the coast, the southernmost province of Therpena is also host to Ember Cairn, home city of the Dragonborn and headquarters of the dreaded Arcanist Inquisition.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0113.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The vineyards of Sante", - "entries": [ - "Viegre On the southeastern slopes of the mountains, Therpena's vineyards benefit from a warm temperate climate. The Shattered Peaks shelter them from the strongest winds and provide shade within the blistering heat, while the peaks catch rare but strong rains that feed rivers. Such conditions are perfect for growing fruit and especially grapes, from which the thoroughful winemakers create marvels that are highly prized all over Etharis. Merchants used to come from all over Etharis for first-hand access to the best wines in the great Therpena Wine Festival, but this tradition has lost most of its vigour as the Castinellan theocracy established progressively tighter regulations on the wine market. Now the government itself is the only exporter to legally deal with foreign buyers, setting steep prices and adding the profits to tax revenues. Naturally a black market has silently emerged. Smuggler ships regularly berth on the southern coast to load the extra production from bold, ambitious, or desperate winemakers. It is a risky endeavour indeed, as the Mighty Fleet of Castinella relentlessly patrols the coast of the three provinces. Smugglers must often risk sailing the high seas south-west before going north again towards Etharis. However, the Mighty Fleet has notably reduced its surveillance after losing many ships in the recent attack on Morencia." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Therpena High Cavalry School", - "entries": [ - "Horsemanship is second nature to the people of Therpena, where riding has been elevated to an artform and a means of subsistence, in amazing riding shows and powerful military formations. The Therpena High Cavalry School offers training for all manners of riding. The Therpenan war riders are renowned throughout Etharis for their impressive ability in horseback fighting. Before the unification, they were Therpena's first line of defence, constantly harassing and ambushing their slower enemies with either vanguard ranged fire or surprising, bloody charges." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Aban Dhalrum, the Red Horse Master", - "entries": [ - "The most renowned figure in Therpena, and probably the most renowned rider of all Etharis, is Aban Dhalrum, High Master of the Therpena High Cavalry School. At one with horses, Dhalrum has mastered all the domains of horse riding but is most known, and feared, for his martial abilities, having won an impressive number of battles and duels. Moreover, he reinforced the position of cavalry in ruling Therpena. Through clever diplomacy, he obtained funds to greatly expand the Therpenan War Riders in exchange for their services as escorts for the wine convoys and the occasional inquisitor." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0114.webp" - } - }, - "{@u {@b People}}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i A Strongly Codified Society}}", - "{@b {@i Light of empyreus, a war state religion}} - The uncompromising nature of the Arch Seraph Empyreus is reflected in the laws that have transformed Castinellans' way of life. However, if there's no doubt that the unified Castinellan theocracy represents a major change for the three provinces, it would also be a lie to say that there were no grounds for its establishment. Indeed, strength, courage, and honour have long been valued among the Castinellans long before the time of the Unifier. With these three concepts at the core of Empyreus' teachings, the adoption of the faith to the Arch Seraph was natural. The aspect of Castinellan life changed most profoundly by Empyreus' teachings was the practice of war.", - "Before the unification, Castinellans were quick to declare war on their neighbours over almost any provocation or pretext. In proclaiming his new faith, Sagrado Valieda achieved the considerable feat of channeling Castinellans' desire for war in one unique direction: the Righteous War, fought for a greater cause. Knowing their people could not become peace-loving overnight, Valieda and the clergy carefully crafted rules under which war would be waged. In fact, every form of law enforcement or other violent action became subject to detailed regulations. By creating a legal framework for violence, they bound and justified violence with higher ideals. This permitted them to easily subdue rebellions during the unification, declaring righteous war upon whomever dared to rise against the words of the clergy.", - "{@b {@i Military organization}} - As a military theocracy, the Castinellan Provinces have adopted a uniform, rigorous military structure that mingles populations from the three provinces and at the same time boosts military efficiency. Each military force is inspired by the representation of the Arch Seraph Empyreus, structured as follows: The Head: the commanding army corps, led by a High Priest of Empyreus and their escort of fifty Dragonborn paladins, with four commanders leading each of the other army corps and also escorted by fifty elite soldiers.", - "{@b The Core:} four Toletum Squares, each consisting of four hundred soldiers.", - "{@b The Wings:} two companies of Therpenan War Riders, each company numbering four hundred riders divided into four \"Swords\" of a hundred riders each.", - "{@b The Legs:} the logistical army corps, including artillery and supplies, moving in armoured carts.", - "{@b The Heel:} the rearguard army corps, composed of two elite Swords of Therpenan war riders and two heavy squares of four hundred heavy armoured pikemen and swordsmen.", - "Each Castinellan soldier is expected to serve two years in at least two different army corps, ensuring flexibility when reorganising troops during long military campaigns. Moreover, this distributes seasoned soldiers throughout the Castinellan armies, further enhancing their resilience." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@i Castinellans, a Lively and Spirited people}}", - "Welcoming and festive - When they are not fighting for the greater good, Castinellans are eager to celebrate. They have many occasions, and many ways, to do so\u2014be it the birth of a child or the end of a werewolf hunt, they rejoice and feast, sometimes for several days. Music and dance are always a major part of the celebrations, even if bound by rigorous customs. The musicians are exclusively males while the women enthrall the public with frenzied dances around a huge fire. Such is the way of things in Castinella, even in these dark times when spellcasters are persecuted without mercy. But for those who show no sign of magical impurity and who respect the Castinellan customs, there is always a place around the fire.", - "From grudges and vendetta to the Righteous War - The dark side of the Castinellans temper is, without doubt, their haste to turn to anger and violence when they feel that their honour has been violated.", - "Small quarrels have often resulted in small wars between families, and on many occasions no mercy was shown to the losing side.", - "For centuries, grudges would be counted and transmitted over generations until the opportunity arose to enact a bloody vendetta.", - "But after the unification, violence became a more regulated component of life in the Castinellan Provinces. Any act of war had to be supported by the clergy, who more often than not sent a group of Inquisitors to investigate the real motives of the belligerents. This slowed the outbreaks of violence, as those who dared to go against the sacred law were excommunicated and their property confiscated by the Empyreus clergy.", - "The disgraced were allowed to fight the Righteous War against the blasphemous in order to end their unworthy lives and seize their lands and goods for the benefit of Empyreus.", - "Of course, clashes between families and even regions did not completely stop, but they are now scrutinously supervised by the clergy, who authorizes them only when it actually serves its own interests." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0115.webp" - } - }, - "{@u {@b Other Locations and Figures}}", - "{@b {@i Ember Cairn: Home city of the Dragonborn}} - After uncountable years of wandering, the Dragonborn finally returned to their ancestral home of Ember Cairn. Thanks to the generosity of Sagrado Valieda, they were able to reconstruct their city destroyed eons ago during the Era of Expansion.", - "Some legends still tell how tall the city was, perched on a high mountain, made entirely of granite. The fact that they don't agree on what exceptional cataclysm destroyed the mountain, and the city along with it, mattered not for Dragonborns, who had already turned their backs on the past. They settled in the centre of the irregular and tortured mountain area known as the Shattered Peaks, and built their new city to the glory of the Arch Seraphs.", - "The highest honour was reserved for Empyreus, whose impressive three-hundred-foot-tall statue occupies the main square. Once again, the city is mainly built of granite quarried from the three nearest peaks, which were slowly consumed and incorporated into the structure of the city.", - "{@b {@i The Cathedral of Embers}} - One of the three huge rock formations inside the perimeter of Ember Cairn has been excavated to house the headquarters of the Arcanist Inquisition, known as the Cathedral of Embers. This vast underground complex contains many prison cells and interrogation rooms for people accused of having magical abilities or other violations of the sacred laws. Currently, the complex is ruled by the Lord Inquisitor Crevax, a seven-foottall Dragonborn whose devotion to the sacred teachings of Empyreus is only outmatched by Sagrado Valieda himself.", - "The Arcanist Inquisition Headquarters are a maze through which only well-trained Inquisitors can find their way. According to rumours, the cells have no locks, and the Inquisitors let prisoners loose to determine whether or not they have magical abilities: if they find an exit, they are immediately recaptured and found guilty of magical impurity. Whether true or not, the fact remains that very few people are released from this place. Those who do get out seldom escape with a healthy body and mind. Though there are other rumours that one particularly skilled individual regularly enters, and exits, the Cathedral of Embers on their own, and unharmed, for a purpose unknown.", - "{@b {@i The Town of Thorpes}} - To all appearances, Thorpes is like any other devout town in the Castinella Provinces. Numerous temples and roadside shrines collect offerings to the Divine Seraphs, and the town maintains a modest chapter of the Arcanist Inquisition. But, as with any religion, not all of the town's congregants are willing followers. Under the cover of night in secluded buildings and slipways, the cult of the Broken Brothers amasses. A religious organization dedicated to the ways before Empyreus\u2014some say even before the gods\u2014they can be identified by their tattoos, created with vanishing ink to avoid the scrutiny of the Inquisition. Members of the Broken Brothers range from peasants to low-ranking clergy and nobles. Always looking for new converts, the Brothers show initiates the \"true way\" by forcing them to consume a mind-altering elixir that induces vivid hallucinations that they believe \"free their minds\". The true intentions of the cult are unknown, save to the highest-ranking leader known only as the Shattered Sibling. The Broken Brothers seek to show all of Etharis that the old ways are the true way, and will use any means necessary to achieve this goal, even allying with primordial powers, spellcasters, or daemons from the Netherworlds. The town of Thorpes welcomes all children of the Divine, but only accepts those who prove themselves to be truly worthy.", - "{@b {@i Thaumaturge and the Fiendish Mask}} - The Thaumaturge, the Grand Thaumatic Order of Theurgists, is by its nature the greatest opponent of the Castinellan theocracy. They paid little attention to this emerging threat at the start, thinking such fanatical zealotry would simply self-destruct. But when it became obvious that there was no serious opposition to the rise of the Emptyreus theorcracy, and their hard-line attitude against spellcasters was sincere, the Thaumaturge sent its investigators to evaluate the threat.", - "No one exactly knows what the Thaumaturge is up to, but the most imaginative rumour is that an expert illusionist wizard has infiltrated the Castinellan Provinces, taking the appearance of clergy members to give contradictory orders and cause confusion. Rumours grew from there- there had been an escape from the Arcanist Inquisition Headquarters; the headquarters had been infiltrated; it was all the doing of a mysterious wizard known as the Fiendish Mask. Taking the rumours seriously, the Inquisition offered an incredibly high reward for his capture. That is also the moment when immolation became the immediate punishment for almost all suspects of magical impurity..." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The City of Morencia", - "page": 178, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0116.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Location", - "page": 174, - "entries": [ - "In the centre of an immese lagoon on the southern coast of the continent, the city-state of Morencia occupies a central place between the Charneault Kingdom and the Castinella Provinces." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History", - "page": 174, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Rise and Apogee}}", - "Legend has it that the ancestors of the Morencian people fled south to escape the Bürach Empire's ethnic persecution, coming at last to a series of small, desolate islands in a large lagoon. To conceal their escape, the refugees devised the Mist Spell that conjured a dense, constant fog over the reefs and sandbanks around the islands. Since then, only those trained by Morencia's famous Guild of Navigators have been able to lead a ship through the Misty Reefs.", - "Thanks to that protection, the city of Morencia quickly rose from the swampy islands. Ideally located between several major powers in Etharis, the young city-state focused on navigation and trade to establish dominance over commercial maritime routes.", - "An affinity for navigation, combined with a rigorous and perfectionist mentality, allowed Morencia to develop the fastest and most reliable ships ever built. In time, the Morencians also revealed themselves to be risk-management experts, which further established Morencia's reputation as an inevitable trade hub." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Geopolitics}}", - "As a city relying on trade, Morencia welcomes many travellers, the majority being merchants. The city has devised a detailed and careful policy to efficiently manage the constant influx of foreigners. Merchants are welcomed but tightly monitored, and they are forced to stay in specific districts during the night. Citizenship is never granted to such merchants except in exceptional circumstances, and they are not allowed to reside in Morencia for too long. This forces constant incoming and outgoing flows of population that are a further boon to the Morencian economy.", - "But, while Morencia limits the influence of foreign merchants within its walls, Morencia's merchants are themselves a powerful force throughout Etharis. Morencia is the seat of the continent-spanning Augustine Trading Company, which works everywhere to bend the flow of gold and goods towards itself. Within Morencia, the Augustine Trading Company has worked to align other entities' interests with its own. It has absorbed Morencia's powerful Bankers Guild, and through them it has come to control the city's Supreme Council as well.", - "The Castinellan Provinces have attempted to take control of Morencia on numerous occasions, using both force and subterfuge. Their most recent but unsuccessful attempt involved capturing a member of the Navigators Guild and forcing him to lead a Castinellan armada through the Misty Reefs. Only the cunning intervention of the Charneault Kingdom saved Morencia from annexation. Grand Shaman Aethorion, helped by a small group of elven shamans, was able to interact with the Mist Spell to bring the Charneault Kingdom's ships directly to the rear of the Castinellan armada.", - "A terrible battle took place at Morencia's doorstep, and although the Castinellan armada managed to destroy a large portion of the Morencian fleet stationed in the Arsenal of Morencia, the Charneault Kingdom's ships and the remaining Morencian defence forces led by Admiral Endoria Onaglie managed to surround and overwhelm the attackers. Only a few Castinellan ships survived, though the defenders also suffered heavy losses.", - "Since then, the Castinella Provinces have yet to attempt another military conquest, but they have not given up their ambition of controlling Morencia. They have recently strengthened their connections with the Augustine Trading Company, which many Morencians see as the explanation for a series of underhanded moves by the Bankers Guild Master Kolhys.", - "The truth is more complex, but many have noted that the Bankers Guild profited immensely in the aftermath of the Castinellan Provinces' attack. Backed by the Augustine Trading Company's coffers, the Bankers Guild offered a generous loan for the reconstruction of the Morencian fleet, but the offer was so generous that it aroused greater suspicion. Finally, Doge Lorenzo Flabenici was able to steer the Supreme Council on another course that would turn out to be even more dangerous. To raise the funds, the Supreme Council opened the way to the sale of its seats. This was supposed to allow any guild or other community to earn a place on the Supreme Council, but bids became so high that many had to arrange astronomical loans from the Bankers Guild to purchase their seat.", - "Moreover, the Bankers Guild itself was able to buy the biggest share of the available seats. In addition to empowering the Bankers Guild, this sequence of events considerably weakened the position of the Doge." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0117.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Dread of the Moonless Night}}", - "The nights have become far more dangerous in recent months, with people being found dead in the streets and canals of Morencia. Rumours are swirling that monsters have appeared to punish the sinful, but so far none really know what the cause of these attacks are. However, the modus operandi is extremely barbaric and strangely similar, almost ritual. The creature-or whatever it is-always attacks when the moon is not visible, either absent or masked by clouds. Increasing night patrols has had no effect, so as a last resort, the Supreme Council has hired the famous witch hunter, Vedemir Kaltstahl, to investigate." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cultural Happenings", - "page": 176, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Black Carnival}}", - "Held once per year in the heart of summer, the Black Carnival is an occasion for Morencians to give free rein to their base instincts. Clothed in extravagant costumes, the citizens feast for an entire month, indulging in incredible amounts on food, beverages, and more licentious activities. But recent years have seen the carnival tarnished, as darker habits have begun to spread among the population. Rumours tell of debauched gatherings hosted by dark sorcerers, where torture is conducted in exchange for massive amounts of gold. Even if no such activities have been exposed so far, the level of debauchery has clearly increased, with the most critical voices already associating this deviancy with the new threat, the Dread of the Moonless Night." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The White Carnival}}", - "At the end of the year, six months after the Black Carnival, Morencia is usually covered in snow. This is the signal for a very different kind of carnival: a chance to clean all the refuse from the city, be it rubbish or people.", - "The official white mask worn during the White Carnival is reserved for citizens, and anyone unable to get a mask-by legal means or otherwise-is pursued, placed in a skiff, and exiled across the lagoon." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Notable Locations", - "page": 176, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i The Misty Reefs}} - Foolish sailors attempting to cross the Misty Reefs without the help of a Morencian guild navigator usually wander for days in the mist, only to end up at their starting point-if they aren't wrecked on the treacherous reefs or run aground on a sandbank, that is. Tales of this magical, misty maze speak of moving sandbanks that make any traditional mapping pointless. How the members of the Navigators Guild find their way is one of the mysteries that feeds Morencia's reputation.", - "{@b {@i The Arsenal of Morencia}} - A marvellous demonstration of Morencia's might, the Arsenal of Morencia serves as an example for other naval powers in Etharis. It occupies the main entrance to the city and serves as a filter for incoming vessels. The first part is a quarantine zone where crews and merchandise are stationed for forty days before being permitted inside Morencia. The second part shelters the arsenal itself, with the Morencian ships and shipyards.", - "{@b {@i The Water Strider Bridge}} - An astonishing piece of architecture takes centre stage in the heart of the canal network of Morencia. Originally a single bridge built above the main canal, it was the site of many trade activities. As a consequence, it was later linked to the surrounding islands by secondary bridges as the city grew larger. It finally became an improbable assembly of four bridges linked to a main bridge, vaguely in the form of a gigantic water strider-hence the name." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Notable Persons", - "entries": [ - "Doge Lorenzo Flabenici - Elected for a lifetime mandate, the Doge is the official representative and-supposedly-most influential person in Morencia. The election is a long process that usually lasts an entire week or more. Flabenici's election took a moderate ten days, a duration that should have been an omen of a stable and seamless governance, but many events have disturbed the course of Morencia during his mandate. Although Doge Lorenzo was not directly responsible for the Castinellan conflict or the re cent degeneracy of the Black Carnival, his reputa tion has suffered from both blows to Morencia's honor. Further, his calamitous move to bail out the city's coffers by selling seats on the Supreme Council have sealed his disapproval by the people. He is now in a delicate political position, forced to constantly renegotiate with his fellow nobles and the guilds.", - "Witch Hunter Vedemir Kaltstahl - With a long record including the famous capture and execution of the Three Sisters, a band of sorceresses that terrorised the Bürach Empire for many years, Witch Hunter Vedemir Kaltstahl has nothing left to prove.", - "It is no surprise that he was chosen by the Supreme Council to investigate the mysterious series of murders referred to as the Dread of the Moonless Night. His investigation has only started recently though, and there is no sign of progress yet, other than his sudden demand to individually interrogate every member of the Supreme Council. Knowing his extreme interrogation techniques, it is understandable that some council members have tried to wriggle out of questioning, even though it brings suspicion on them.", - "Admiral Endoria Onaglie, Master of the Navigators Guild - Born into one of the oldest and most renowned noble families of Morencia, Endoria Onaglie nonetheless earned his rank of Guild Master through his numerous deeds during his already long career. But this fifty-year-old, seasoned captain has lost none of his power, save for an eye. Admiral Onaglie was in charge of the Morencian fleet when the Castinella Provinces managed to strike Morencia by sur prise. Only his experience and intuition allowed ships to be deployed from the Arsenal quickly enough to avoid the complete destruction of the Morencian fleet. He then led the remaining ships against the Castinellans, losing his eye during the final assault on the enemy flagship.", - "Kolyhs \"The Blazing Brain\", Master of the Bankers Guild and Augustine Trading Company - Some consider the Blazing Brain the most powerful personality in Morencia. Many tales surround this mysterious character, try to explain his meteoric rise to power in Morencia's two most powerful mercantile organizations. His origins are another mystery that fuels both fascination and distrust among the Morencians. Whatever the truth may be, he is a man with considerable power thanks to the immense fortune the Bankers Guild sits on. First commanding the Bankers Guild, he controversially allowed the Augustine Trading Company to buy a controlling portion of the Guild. Though dwarfed by the Augustine Trading Company, the Morencian Bankers Guild became the Company's single largest constituent, and Kolhys leveraged this position to rise through the Augustine Trad ing Company's ranks until he commanded both organizations. Kolhys was the very first banker to obtain a seat on Morencia's Supreme Council, which immediately provoked controversy. More over, he has been accused numerous times of corrupting other council members, but has never been convicted, as his accusers always either suddenly withdrew their complaints or disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Many believe that now the Bankers Guild, the Augustine Trading Company, and the Morencian Supreme Council are effectively the same entity. If that's true, they have Kolhys to thank-or curse-for it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0118.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Factions and Institutions", - "page": 178, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Supreme Council}}", - "As the main political body in Morencia, the Supreme Council has the last word on every sensitive matter in Morencia's political and legal affairs. Historically open to nobles only, its seats are now available for sale, allowing the wealthiest guilds to hold seats and thus gain even more influence in Morencia. Especially in the case of the Bankers Guild, it has become difficult to see where Morencia's government ends and its business interests begin." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Carpenters Guild}}", - "The oldest known organization created by the Morencians, the Carpenters Guild also bears one of the most critical responsibilities for Morencia's continued survival: the guild governs the city's shipwrights. The reputation of the ships produced by the Great Arsenal of Morencia has spread across all of Etharis, even as far as the northern Valikan isles. This reputation is well earned: the carpenters undergo five years of harsh training under the supervision of a Master Carpenter, transforming them into essential assets for any substantial expedition requiring on-the-go ship maintenance. This affords them extremely high wages, though not quite reaching the levels of the navigators who safely lead the ships in and out of the Misty Reefs." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Navigators Guild }}", - "The Navigators Guild holds the secrets of sailing in and out of the Misty Reefs. Such secrets are jealously guarded, as Morencia's independence mostly relies on the protection provided by the Misty Reefs. In the last decade, however, since the seats on the Supreme Council were opened for sale, the navigators' prices have risen frequently and sharply. The most vehement critics accuse the Navigators Guild of outright robbery, gouging to afford more seats on the council and thus more power. But more worrying rumours speak of the Mist Spell becoming harder to control and its effects more pronounced, increasing the difficulty of navigating the Misty Reefs." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Bankers Guild}}", - "The Bankers Guild is probably the most influential of the guilds, as they are the only ones authorised to loan money. They of course use this privilege to lend to other Morencian guilds, but also loan money to agents outside the city. Since its absorption by the Augustine Trading Company, the guild has become intertwined with commerce on a global scale. Moreover, it is commonly known that their biggest clients are the Castinella Provinces, which fuels suspicion as to their true allegiances." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The City Of Liesech", - "page": 179, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0119.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Location", - "page": 179, - "entries": [ - "Nested in the Wide Gulf called bite bay north of the Charneault Kingdom, the citystate of Liesech deploys its dense web of channels and ditches in a constant fight against the sea. On the city's eastern side, an impressive fortification system relying on water once protected the city against the Bürach Empire's ambition. On the west side, a giant harbour and arsenal face the sea." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "History", - "page": 179, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b Rise and Apogee}}", - "The Bouwengracht family has tacitly reigned in Liesech since its very beginning as a city-state. Back when Liesech was just a large fishing village, Otto Bouwengracht was an ambitious fisherman who direly desired a better, wealthier life. His ambition led him to fish further out in the bay. When he eventually reached the area at the centre of the bay, known as the Eye of the Sea, he came upon an otherworldly creature called the Filth Grazer. The creature felt the fisherman's ambition and offered him a bargain; she promised advice and access to superior intelligence that would help Bouwengracht raise a superb coastal city, the most wealthy ever known. In exchange, what she asked seemed very little in the eyes of Otto Bouwengracht: the filth of the city.", - "She wanted to eat all the rubbish produced by the city, including the corpses of the dead. Otto Bouwengracht's part of the bargain was to instate a cult that would secretly serve the creature's gluttony under the guise of blessing the sea for all the wealth it provided to the city.", - "Otto Bouwengracht accepted. True to the creature's word, he quickly became a famous businessman whose wealth boosted the development of Liesech. He developed tremendously advanced techniques to expand the territory of Liesech, constructing channels and ditches that would prevent floods and optimise transport and logistics. Naval construction also accelerated, and under the Bouwengracht family's rule, Liesech became a major maritime power in only a few generations. They began sending more ships across the seas to explore and gather wealth, and after a few more generations, Liesech had reached a state of wealth and opulence that no one in Etharis could ignore.", - "That was the moment when the Bürach Empire turned its imperial gaze on the small city. Liesech had become a major trade hub between the nearby regions of Etharis, especially the Bürach Empire and the Charneault Kingdom. These two powers benefited greatly from the improved trade routes, but the Bürach Empire couldn't bear the taxes applied on all the supplies that passed through Liesech's harbour. The Charneault Kingdom, on the other hand, favored Liesech's independence, fearing that an annexation would worsen their position." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u Annexation by the Bürach Empire}}", - "The Bürach Empire could not leave Liesech in peace, fearing their autonomy might inspire independence movements inside the empire. Leading Bürach aristocrats made a deal with the countess Analita von Raiza, a powerful vampire who was held captive in the Bürach Empire. In return for her freedom, she was to enter Liesech and use her vampiric powers to take control of the Bouwengracht family. Once done, she would open the city to the annexation. Knowing that most vampires crave to hold power over territory and a population, the Bürach aristocrats hoped this bargain would let them absorb Liesech's wealth while keeping Analita von Raiza under control. They were right, but not entirely." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u The Red Morning}}", - "Analita von Raiza was a higher vampire, allowing her to notice the magic in action around Liesech, and in particular the Bouwengracht family. It did not prevent her from fulfilling her mission, but shortly after the annexation-and once she understood where the strange magic around Bouwengracht family came from-she saw an opportunity to strike a blow against the Bürach Empire and spoil the jewel that she had so compliantly handed to her former gaoler.", - "On the morning of the next annual ceremony of the Nurturing Sea, the entire Bouwengracht family was found slaughtered, their blood entirely drained out." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u The Weeping Pox}}", - "The bargain between the Filth Grazer and Bouwengracht family was therefore broken, and Analita would not allow it to continue in any other form for she wanted to replace the creature's influence over the city with her own. But the ancient creature was cunning, and enacted revenge against both the Bouwengracht family and the vampire: it infected the corpses of the Bouwengracht with the virulent Weeping Pox. The Bouwengracht family was given a lavish funeral inside the Froth Church, the main church of Liesech, and the disease spread from there to devastating effect.", - "Analita von Raiza had not expected the Filth Grazer to give the city up easily, but she was nevertheless furious to see her new flock die by the thousands. She was immune to the pox and powerful enough to challenge the creature. A terrible battle ensued. The fight lasted for an entire day and caused giant tides which wreaked havoc on the harbour. At the end of the day Analita von Raiza came back, exhausted but alive. None know for sure who won the encounter or if the Filth Grazer exists, but Analita has never returned to the Eye of the Sea. Instead she spends most of her days within her den atop the High Belfry, the highest building and main place of power in Liesech.", - "As the Weeping Pox spread quickly in the city, the Bürach Empire deployed troops outside to place Liesech under quarantine. However, it was too late, as they learned later that the disease had already spread outside Liesech.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@i {@u Symptoms}}", - "The symptoms of the Weeping Pox are both an eloquent manifestation of the Filth Grazer's devious mind and a metaphor for Liesech's course in history. At first a sick person will be subject to fever causing sharpened senses, overexcitement, and a sense of wellbeing. But soon these symptoms will transition to delirium, burning fever, insatiable thirst, and weltering lesions that have given the illness its name. Beyond this, nearly all who contract the disease die shortly after. Most people succumb to the pox in a few days while the most resilient may hold on for almost two weeks." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Cultural Happenings", - "page": 180, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Ceremony of the Nurturing Sea}}", - "Once per year, the people of Liesech would gather at the harbour for a great celebration dedicated to the sea and the great wealth it provided to the city. The aristocrats and especially the Bouwengracht family would place many offerings on boats and send them out on the water. The event was only held if there was a good wind coming from the land, to push the offerings towards the centre of the bay.", - "Although one would expect at least some of the ships to wash up somewhere in the bay, none were ever retrieved.", - "Moreover, the ceremony was always followed by strange currents in the bay, and the harbour would stay closed for the entire day after the ceremony. In fact, the offerings were all for the benefit of the Filth Grazer. It is said this ceremony still takes place within the damned city of Liesech, driven by the insidious remnants of the Cult of the Sea." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@u {@b The Week of the Grand Citywide Market}}", - "A major event that used to be held on a yearly basis was the week of the Grand Citywide Market. On this occasion, the whole city would be transformed into a vast, open-air market lasting for an entire week. The variety and the quality of the available products and merchandise were simply unequalled in Etharis, even by the city-state of Morencia. These days are likely gone forever now that the Weeping Pox has devastated Liesech. If the market persists at all in the disease-stricken city, it is doubtlessly in a debased and corrupted form." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Notable Locations", - "page": 181, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i The Eye of the Sea}} - The centre of Bite Bay has been mostly impassable to ships from time immemorial. In taverns, they tell stories of mermaids or other mystical sea creatures that repel human boats and capture any trespassers. The awful truth of the Filth Grazer is known by a few people only, including the late Bouwengracht family and the vampire Countess Analita von Raiza.", - "{@b {@i The High Belfry}} - At the centre of Liesech is a huge square that once served as a public forum for popular debates, while the decisions about Liesech's politics and laws were made in the tall bell tower that overlooked the square. The High Belfry was constructed centuries ago by one of the first Bouwengracht governors, and this major place of power remained under their control until the Red Morning. The centre of the city is now ruled by the Cult of the Black Lady, and rumours say that Analita von Raiza takes her regenerating sleep on the highest floor of the High Belfry.", - "{@b {@i The Froth Church}} - The Bouwengracht family initiated and financed the Cult of the Sea, a religious movement that revered the \"Nurturing Sea\" and made offerings in its name, in order to feed the Filth Grazer. Many churches were constructed for the cult in Liesech, but the most important is the Froth Church, the place where every Bouwengracht family member used to be buried. Built on the city's westernmost quay, the Froth Church is in direct contact with the sea. A small channel was set up to allow passage to the waters of the bay\u2014and to allow the secret delivery of morbid offerings to the Filth Grazer. Because of that foul visitor, the sea around the church always foams and froths, hence its name." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Notable Persons", - "page": 181, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i Bouwergracht Family}} - The Bouwengracht family has enjoyed a reputation both mysterious and prestigious since the rise of Liesech. Otto Bouwengracht, the first known patriarch of the family, is the most famous. But the family is now fading slowly into oblivion after being slaughtered by Analita von Raiza during the event known as the Red Morning. However, rumour has it that one child of the family, Wilhelm, secretly escaped by being exchanged with another child at the last moment. The most fanciful stories claim he will come back one day to retake control of Liesech and return the city to its former glory.", - "{@b {@i The Filth Grazer}} - Even the few who know the existence of the Filth Grazer have no detailed understanding of it. This is no surprise, as such creatures are very rare and hardly intelligible to lesser beings such as humans. All that can be said for sure about it is that it possesses an inextinguishable thirst for the filth from human activities. There are stories about its actual appearance, some of which describe tentacles and rumbling supernatural voices, but they can be no more than rumours as no one comes back from the Eye of the Sea where the beast resides, feasting on rotting corpses and filth.", - "{@b {@i Vampire Countess Analita Von Raiza}} - Countess Analita von Raiza is probably is one of the oldest known vampires. Captured centuries ago during an old war between ancient Bürach tribes, she was held captive in a sophisticated magical sarcophagus whose makers have been long forgotten. As a higher vampire, she is almost impossible to kill as she is resistant to wounds that would slay a mortal. But this does not mean she is invincible, as she barely survived her encounter with the Filth Grazer. She now lies regenerating in the High Belfry, waiting for the Weeping Pox to pass before she emerges as the unchallenged ruler of Liesech." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1347.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Factions and Institutions", - "page": 183, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u Morbus Doctore}}", - "{@i \"No knowledge should be feared, because knowledge is power.\"}", - "The Morbus Doctore appeared shortly after the release of the Weeping Pox. Wearing strange coats and masks meant to protect them from the disease, they wander the city looking for newly infected people. But only a fool would submit to their treatments, as they are known to conduct unbearable experiments on their \"patients\". They seem to be convinced that the Weeping Pox actually is a blessing that must be studied, exploited, and controlled to bring humanity forward to a new level of existence. Listening ears have heard them speak of \"the Great One from the Bay\" in reverential and fascinated terms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u Cult of the Black Lady}}", - "{@i \"We worship beauty in this lost world. A dark, demanding, and thirsty beauty.\"}", - "When the countess Analita von Raiza arrived in Liesech, she did not immediately take control of the Bouwengracht family. As the smart mind she is, she understood that the best way to reach the places of power in the city was to create a reputation. She therefore gathered attractive young individuals she transformed into vampires and started a business of luxury. Thanks to the timely disappearance of several rich clients, her business grew rapidly and allowed her to constitute a small army of perverted but devoted followers. These fanatics now bear the name of the Cult of the Black Lady and control the centre area of Liesech to protect their mistress's den in the High Belfry. It is also said that they hunt for non infected people to steal their blood and serve it to the vampire countess while she is regenerating after her fight against the Filth Grazer." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "", - "entries": [ - "{@b {@u Golden Barge Company (G.B.C.)}}", - "{@i \"To keep people connected is the only true duty, as not fulfilling it would mean the end of civilization.\"}", - "Regarded as the last remnant of Liesech's former glory, the G.B.C. are almost as ancient as the Bouwengracht family. They have one purpose, a duty they will carry out until the end whatever no matter happens, and that is the transportation of people and goods on the channels of Liesech. They are an honourable and devoted company whose members neither discriminate nor exploit their fellow man. They just ask the right price and nothing more for every course. But their exposure to every traveller in the city also makes them a highly valuable source of information for those who respect them and are ready to pay the extra coin." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Factions of Etharis", - "page": 184, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "quote", - "entries": [ - "Wherever there is an ounce of power to be had, there is guaranteed to be a faction built around it." - ], - "by": "Godwick Fulminster, Etharis Historian" - }, - "The major factions of Etharis have been around long enough to overtly or covertly permeate through every stratum of society. They have a presence in every nation and have a hand in nearly every major event in the history of the continent. They move with speed, intelligence, and ruthlessness. Thus these factions have endured throughout the centuries.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Thaumaturge", - "page": 184, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i \"We who shape magic, shape the world.\"}}", - "{@b Headquarters: A collectively-maintained extraplanar space}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "The Grand Thaumatic Order of Theurgists, or The Thaumaturge, is a loose confederation of archmages whose existence has been an open secret for several decades. The common folk regard them as a fairy tale, as The Thaumaturge spends much of its resources keeping their existence secret." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0120.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "The Thaumaturge was created after the Beast first appeared in the Bürach Empire, and archmages from nearby nations put aside their differences to discuss the surge of abominations in the land. While they have yet to find a solution to the Beast, they had some success in containing the abominations it created. Since then, the order has met secretly to manage similar threats. They have defeated a number of demon lords and eldritch monsters, all outside of the public eye.", - "The Thaumaturge aims to protect the entirety of Etharis from world-ending or even reality-ending scenarios. It succeeds largely because it operates in the shadows, free from the politics of their respective governments that may forbid them to act. They share resources and information whenever necessary in order to defeat a major foe.", - "Current members of The Thaumaturge include the likes of Mina Taliesin, Lady of Masks; the Ravencourt Keeper; Martorius; Lord Duma Felsinger of Erlefurt; Razbat, Head Gaoler of Cold Iron Keep; Odis of Sarmar Academy; and Lord Volarius of Aloran. It is believed the archmages meet in a pocket dimension where their discussions can be held in the utmost privacy. Every Thaumaturge member has agreed to be placed under a powerful geas that keeps them from betraying each other's confidence.", - "However, because the faction is driven by personalities, there are times when The Thaumaturge fails to act. The order has no single leader and acts on a majority vote. If vested interests prevent a majority, they can block any group action on an issue, leaving the others to act on their own. Hence, far-reaching events like the undead horde of the City Below have gone unanswered, as the Ostoyan members oppose any intervention from outsiders." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Company of Free Swords", - "page": 184, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i \"Blood and Honor, Strength in Steel.\"}}", - "{@b Headquarters: Voros}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "If one needs a war won, a powerful monster removed, or a dirty job completed, the Company of Free Swords is the top mercenary group to call\u2014assuming you have the coin. Despite the name, the company's services are far from free." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0121.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "An ancient and elite mercenary company, the Free Swords have tipped the scales of war for many a nation. It has the distinction of slaying a demon lord, and considers defeating a dragon a slow business day. The company includes warriors, wizards, priests, druids, rogues, and spies among its ranks. It has a branch in nearly every corner of the continent.", - "The Free Swords began as a military unit in the now-defunct nation of Falaris. Serving a tyrant king, conscript soldiers fought endless wars against neighboring kingdoms. After receiving orders to raze a village of hapless peasants, one Commander Darion Harkin finally declared he had had enough. His entire unit deserted and formed their own organisation. When the king tried to have Harkin killed, the commander turned the tables and assassinated him instead.", - "Harkin laid the foundations of the Company of Free Swords, proclaiming his organization one that prioritises the welfare of the soldier, not the ruler. Harkin famously declared, \"If we must deprive this world of fathers, brothers, and sons, and be killed as we do so, let it be for the highest coin, that we may die content.\"", - "Despite their mercenary ethics, the Free Swords maintain a code of honor\u2014stay loyal to the company, be honest in your dealings, and take vengeance on those who betray you or your comrades. They live simple lives free of excess, spending most of their time honing their fighting skills. Disciplined, loyal, and fearless, the company is ready for any war, confident in their success.", - "The Free Swords have spread across Etharis, taking on jobs from all who can afford their price. In a century they had become the largest such organisation in the land. No king, merchant, or official would dare cross them or default in their pay. They know the Company of Free Swords will take its price, one way or another." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Augustine Trading Company", - "page": 185, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i \"Success in all ventures and circumstances.\"}}", - "{@b Headquarters: Morencia}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "Amidst the splendours of Morencia sits an organisation that guards its treasure as jealously as a dragon defends its hoard. The Augustine Trading Company is an ancient and venerable institution that maintains a presence in every country, from the southern reaches of Castinella to the misty city of Castalore." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0122.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "The company was named after its founder, Manoch Augustus, a clergyman who left the priesthood amid a scandal involving the church's finances. With few options left, he turned his talents to commerce. After a number of false starts, Augustus found his way into a lucrative profession-the weapons trade.", - "With the help of some investors from the nobility, he founded an arms trading company in Morencia.", - "With the gold he earned, he purchased land and lent coin to the rich. After systematising predatory lending practices and enforcing them ruthlessly, the Augustine Trading Company ended up as the wealthiest faction in all of Etharis. They are one of the few non-government entities rich enough to hire the services of the Free Swords Company. However, through the machination of its latest head Kolthys \"Blazing Brain,\" the line between company and government has blurred as an organ of the Augustine Trading Company became a dominant force on the Morencian Supreme Council.", - "The company maintains trades routes that run all the way to Grarjord. Each ship is guarded by a contingent of professional soldiers, wizards, and priests. Even the raiders of Tyburn think twice before attacking these floating fortresses.", - "The company currently has a hand in every trade, including food production, construction, labor, crafts, and education. It runs one of the finest wizard colleges in Morencia. It has even lured legendary smiths from Rauland into its stable of weapon makers.", - "It is also no secret that the company has moved into a new era of weapon trading: breeding monsters to serve on the battlefield. Their first successful venture involved lycanthropic thralls they call Warbreed. Rumors abound that the company is currently experimenting with eldritch mutants. While this current venture is frowned upon by the clergy, governments have embraced such forward-thinking ideas with open arms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Ebon Syndicate", - "page": 185, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i \"The night is our kingdom.\"}}", - "{@b Headquarters: Altenheim}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "It is said that beneath every unexplained success lies an undiscovered crime. If so, the crimes of the Ebon Syndicate's number beyond reckoning.", - "In many respects, the Ebon Syndicate is the Augustine Trading Company's dark mirror-an organization with a finger in every major criminal trade. Assassination, slave trading, drug trafficking, theft, and the black market all fall within their ambit." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0123.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "The syndicate employs and controls thugs, beggars, thieves, professional killers, extortionists, and spies. Its Shadow Academy ensures these agents operate with the highest skill and efficiency.", - "The Ebon Syndicate began with an Altenheim based bandit named Hiram Greyman. One night, after a battle with the city watch left his men dead and Hiram badly wounded, the bandit fled into a hedge maze. There, delirious from blood loss, he followed a hawk moth that led him through to safety. Since then, Greyman thought himself favored by the gods and used the hawk moth as his personal symbol. He rebuilt his gang and went on to establish the Syndicate, which over the centuries grew into the powerful shadow organization it is today.", - "After Greyman died, his name became a title that was passed on from one syndicate leader to the next. The current Greyman is Natalia Koscheii, who is infamous for her ability to escape the most meticulous assassination attempts.", - "The syndicate's presence is most felt in the largest and most prosperous cities of Etharis. All the smaller crime organisations bow to the syndicate. Freelancers receive one warning before their lives are shortened, and any group that tries to muscle into the syndicate's territory is treated without mercy.", - "The syndicate maintains a tenuous peace with the other factions. Groups like the Watchers and the Augustine Trading Company are technically at war with them, but will often hire their services, as the syndicate's spy network outmatches any other.", - "The syndicate's insignia, the hawk moth, is a nocturnal creature known for its swift flight and short lifespan. Similarly, the agents of the syndicate move quickly through darkness, taking what they want, with the full knowledge that life is short among fellow rogues." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Watchers of the Faithful", - "page": 187, - "entries": [ - "{@b {@i \"Those of great faith shall never perish, but will gain the keys to Paradise.\"}}", - "{@b Headquarters: Toletum}", - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "After the loss of the gods, many of their good-aligned clerics rallied to the remaining Arch Seraphs in order to hold the fabric of their society together. Throwing their faith behind the Seraphs, the major churches reformed into a large organisation known as The Watchers of the Faithful. Composed of priests and paladins, the Watchers have dedicated themselves to preserving the old faiths in this new form." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0124.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "After the loss of the gods, many of their good-aligned clerics rallied to the remaining Arch Seraphs in order to hold the fabric of their society together. Throwing their faith behind the Seraphs, the major churches reformed into a large organisation known as The Watchers of the Faithful. Composed of priests and paladins, the Watchers have dedicated themselves to preserving the old faiths in this new form.", - "The Watchers are a comparatively young faction, but are highly organised and zealous in the pursuit of their goals. They follow what they call the Eternal Dogma: revere the Arch Seraphs, follow their laws as handed down by the High Priest, and destroy all that is unholy and evil in their sight\u2014through any means necessary.", - "The Watchers are composed of six sects, each one following their particular Arch Seraph. Each elects a High Priest to rule the sect, with the most populous sect having the greatest weight in votes. The current High Priest, Nola Cirdanal, is a follower of Empyreus. Her uncompromising stance has put the Watchers on the path to war against several factions that have fallen afoul of the Eternal Dogma.", - "The Watchers have instigated various inquisitions across the continent in an effort to stamp out all that is, in Cirdanal's words, \"corrupt, heretical, iniquitous, or displeasing to the eyes of Heaven.\" They have pursued the Augustine Trading Company for its efforts at weaponising monsters, the Soma nobility for falling to vampirism, and the Valikan tribes for worshipping elementals. To the shock of those in power, their attacks have often found support among the citizens. Thousands flocked to the Watchers, with many going on pilgrimages to Castinella, and money continues to flow into the coffers of the Grand Temple." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1386.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The Etharis Pantheon", - "page": 189, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "A Godless Universe", - "page": 189, - "entries": [ - "In ancient times, the many gods of etharis guided their people to prosperity and enlightenment. That all changed during the Aetheric War, where the gods took up arms against a host of cosmic horrors called the Aether Kindred. This conflict led to the loss of nearly the entire pantheon. Many believe that the gods fled this reality for safer realms. Some scholars claim the gods were consumed by the very horrors they sought to destroy.", - "Those gods that survived returned to rule Etharis.", - "With their balance disrupted, though, they could no longer exist at peace with one another. They made war among themselves over who should rule above the others. Thus, the last of the gods extinguished one another.", - "Etharis has been left a godless plane undergoing a prolonged dark age. All that remains of the once almighty pantheon are the lieutenants of these lost gods, Arch Seraphs and Daemons who have been left to their own devices. While they wield enormous power, these beings are far less than the gods they once served. Some still attempt to fulfill the functions of their lost masters. Others have opted to pursue their own agendas.", - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0125.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Arch Seraphs", - "page": 190, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Miklas", - "page": 190, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Seraph of Mercy}", - "{@b Epitaphs: The Redeemer, The Saint of Lost Causes, Plague-Breaker}", - "{@b Domain: Healing, Ease of Suffering, Freedom}", - "With the loss of the goddess Aurelia, Miklas took on her role as best as she could. Unfortunately, as she does not have the power to act as the new goddess of protection, her aid can only come after the fact. She soothes the tormented, provides succor in times of distress, and gives deliverance from oppression. Prisoners, the sick, the poor, and the destitute all seek her favor, as do clerics who wish to ease the world's suffering." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0127.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Miklas resembles a tall, golden haired human clothed in a radiant white robe, bearing a staff of elderwood whose leaves continually wither and grow back." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Empyreus", - "page": 190, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Seraph of Valor}", - "{@b Epitaphs: The Unbroken, the Spirit of Courage, The Sword Saint}", - "{@b Domain: Righteous War, Courage, Honor, Strength}", - "The patron of good-aligned warriors, Empyreus seeks to push back the influence of the Arch Daemons and return Etharis to its Golden Age. His uncompromising nature differs from that of Maligant, his predecessor. 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Whereas Typharia was neutrally-aligned and sought knowledge for the sake of knowledge, Zabriel sought to weaponize knowledge and truth. She is the patron of scholars, truth-seekers, counterspies, and those who seek to bring down conspiracies and oppressive regimes. Those who follow her often gain flashes of inspiration that lead them to discover secrets." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0128.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Zabriel appears as a robed figure whose face glows so brightly her features cannot be seen. She always carries a book that holds the names of every being in existence." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Morael", - "page": 191, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Seraph of Sacrifice}", - "{@b Epitaphs: Saint of Martyrs, Peacekeeper, Hope-giver}", - "{@b Domain: Heroism, Love, Compassion, Martyrdom}", - "Morael represents an aspect of the Vetara, goddess of love. Specifically, Morael represents the strength behind conviction, the ability to give up everything for something greater than one's self. As a patron of heroes, Morael receives the prayers of those looking for the strength to make impossible decisions and great sacrifices. The Arch Seraph aids those who are willing to pay the ultimate price for their cause." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0133.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "As a being of near-infinite patience, Morael often takes on the role of mediator between all the members of the new pantheon. He is depicted as a golden being with three faces and three pairs of wings." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Solyma", - "page": 191, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Seraph of Justice}", - "{@b Epitaphs: The Burning Scales, the Great Judge, the Lady of Vengeance}", - "{@b Domain: Justice, Benevolent Rulership, Resistance}", - "Unlike some of her counterparts, Solyma remains faithful to the dead god of supreme justice. She has undertaken a vow of silence and will not speak until the cosmic horror that destroyed her master has been defeated for good. Until then, she does what she can to help those who seek justice in all its forms. Good-aligned vigilantes and those who destroy the abominations of the Aether Kindred can expect great rewards from Solyma.", - "But Solyma's silence has come with a cost, and her faithful stray without guidance." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0131.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "The name of the god who Solyma once served has been forgotten by mortalkind, and their teachings twisted to serve mortal ends. Solyma's most fervent worshippers reside in Ostoya, where whispered prayers call her the Lady of Vengeance and bloody vendettas are prosecuted in her name. 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Her voice seems to echo from deep within the listener's head." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Tormach", - "page": 192, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Daemon of Wrath}", - "{@b Epitaphs: Manslayer, Marauder, Lord of Blood Oaths}", - "{@b Domain: War, Murder, Destruction}", - "Replacing the war god Maligant is the Arch Daemon Tormach, a spirit of relentless conflict. Unlike Maligant, who espoused a strategy to prevent needless deaths, Tormach delights in killing and bloody violence, demanding sacrifices from his followers in exchange for power. Victory itself is unimportant to Tormach-what matters is that as much blood as possible is shed during and after the battle. 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Gorodyn exhorts mortals that greed is a virtue, and that to gather wealth and resources while the rest go without is the greatest happiness one can achieve. His followers thus seek wealth through whatever means possible, such as the merchant who hoards food and sells it at exorbitant prices. While they are rich in material wealth, their souls inevitably go hungry." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0137.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Gorodyn resembles an enormous and grotesque bag of rotting flesh enveloped in both flies and gaudy jewelry. His body is also covered with hundreds of mouths that speak with the same voice." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sitri", - "page": 193, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Daemon of Hedonism}", - "{@b Epitaphs: The Tempter, Whisperer, Bloodrose}", - "{@b Domain: Lust, Dark Desire, Indulgence}", - "Where the rich and poor lose themselves to excess, lust, and debauchery, there walks Sitri. The Arch Daemon whispers into the hearts of men and women, urging them to give in to their basest instincts. He has never known more followers than in Altenheim, the City of Joy, where drugfueled parties last for days on end." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0139.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "It is said that Sitri has never forced a single soul to do evil but only presented them the choice. Few possess the strength to walk away from him, and not a few of those who succeed once still eventually succumb.", - "Sitri appears as tendrils of black mist that resemble a human, but can shift to take on the form of the viewer's greatest desire, say a handsome young lad or an alluring temptress." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Beleth", - "page": 193, - "entries": [ - { - "type": "table", - "isStriped": false, - "colStyles": [ - "col-9 text-left", - "col-3 text-center" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - { - "type": "entries", - "page": 113, - "entries": [ - "{@b Arch Daemon of Fear}", - "{@b Epitaphs: The Laughing Man, Lord of Pain, The Horned King, Blackjester}", - "{@b Domain: Fear, Madness, Trickery}", - "Most mortals fear the Arch Daemons but, conversely, Beleth finds mortals atrociously funny. He delights in torturing them with their worst fears, knowing that the terror induced is often far worse than the actual threat. His followers are rulers who terrorize their people, priests who hold sway over the superstitious, and anyone who holds power through fear. Every single one is eventually driven to fear those they rule." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0140.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Beleth appears as a horned, grey-skinned man with pointed features, jet-black eyes, and a horrendously wide smile that drips black ichor. 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However, as her insignia suggests, all who rise in her favor will eventually come to a terrible fall." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0141.webp" - } - } - ] - ] - }, - "Malikir ruins the goodhearted, as even heroes that start with the best intentions can fall prey to her wiles as they grow to believe in their own legend. She has driven friends to fight each other and rulers to wage war in the name of national pride.", - "Malikir is a towering figure of ebony, undulating flesh, with an inverted triangular head and long arms that end in claws." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1449.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Primordials", - "page": 195, - "entries": [ - "When matter first formed from Chaos into fire, earth, air, and water, the Primordials opened their eyes to the light of Etharis. They spread across the land, sea, and skies, claiming territory for themselves. Then the gods decided to give a majority of Etharis to their mortal followers. War erupted with the Primordials, who, seeing they were outmatched, ceded their lands to mortals. It was this first great victory that convinced the gods to challenge the Aether Kindred, which led to their downfall.", - "While no match for the gods in terms of power, Primordials wield enormous elemental energy from their spheres of origin. They are not commonly worshipped in Etharis, save among Valikan clans in Grarjord and the elves of Tol Leyemil.", - "{@b {@i Lady Morakesh}} - Commands the realm of Flamebourne and a host of salamanders, efreeti, and azers. As unstable and changeable as the element she controls, Morakesh aids or thwarts her fellow Primordials depending on her whim.", - "{@b {@i Alondo}} - Lord of the Depths and ruler of the Endless Sea. Water elementals from the gentle hippocampi to the massive leviathans all follow his word. An isolationist, Alondo prefers to be left on his own without interfering or being interfered with, except in the most urgent matters.", - "{@b {@i Citrolach}} - Supreme ruler of the vast underground realm of Stonereach. Creatures such as Xorn and Zaratans bow to his rule. Once he has set his mind on something, Citrolach is notoriously difficult to budge, holding to even his idlest whims for centuries.", - "{@b {@i Ilhara}} - Queen of Air and Shadow, who counts sylphs, djinn, and air myrmidons among her people. Ilhara stands with her ears to the wind- her spies watch all the Primordials, Seraphs, and Daemons, and report everything they see to her. She schemes to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Gormadraug and wrest control of Etharis from the Seraphs.", - "{@b {@i Gormadraug}} - The Great Prismatic Wyrm and originator of coldfire, Gormadraug was the most powerful of the Primordials. Gormadraug lorded over the other Primordials until its death at the hands of the hero Kentigern. His Primordial kin dread his resurrection and will do what they must to stop it. 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Vraigoroth was said to have traveled the cosmos in search of entire planets to swallow.", - "{@b {@i M'rorcameleth}} - A mind-bogglingly immense being, M'rorcameleth is said to live in its own plane of existence, though some would say M'rorcameleth itself is a plane. Entering M'rorcameleth, one is confronted by a strange landscape made of flesh, punctuated by bulbous eyes and wriggling, worm-like trees.", - "{@b {@i Pharazorthok}} - A being that resembles an enormous tentacled tree with multiple mouths and eyes. Pharazorthok can see and pass through the planes and possess mortal minds." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Renowned Characters Of Etharis", - "page": 196, - "entries": [ - "With danger everywhere, Etharis teems with heroes and villains. You will no doubt add your own. But as your characters pursue their own goals and adventures, they may cross paths with some of these personalities.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Liu Quizan", - "page": 196, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Dragonborn}", - "{@b Region: Bürach Empire}", - "They say fire runs in the veins of Liu Quizan\u2014not because he is a dragonborn, but because of the righteous flame of justice in his heart. Liu was born in a remote village in the northern Bürach Empire. Incensed by the abuses of the cruel noble who ruled the village, Liu invoked ancient law and challenged his lord into a duel. Luck smiled on Liu, and his sword pierced the nobleman's heart.", - "Liu's fellow villagers hailed him as a hero, but he knew he needed to atone for the killing. He joined a monastery to cleanse his conscience. Unable to forget, however, he wasted his days drinking enormous quantities of alcohol.", - "Liu left the monastery to travel alongside adventurers, cleansing darkness wherever he went. His legend grew. It was said he could slay vampires bare-handed, that he could outfight an entire army and outdrink it as well. Yet, one by one, his comrades died or fell to darkness, and Liu was left alone. That is when his old demons found him again.", - "Liu, as they say, drowned in a bottle. He became a derelict, and waited to die. But his legend was not over yet, and a humble gnome named Gerbo Amakiir would begin the next chapter." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0142.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Gerbo Amakiir", - "page": 197, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Gnome}", - "{@b Region: Ostoyan Empire}", - "Countless unsung heroes dwell in the cities working for their community every day. A shining example is the gnome bard Gerbo Amakiir.", - "With a sharp tongue, brilliant mind, and an aptitude for the lute, young Gerbo explored the world around him and his heart broke for it. Using the wealth he amassed through his talents, he decided the best way to soothe the pain of the helpless was to start an orphanage. He thus created a huge family, where every child in need was his own. But Gerbo's success drew unfortunate attention.", - "A vampire ruled Gerbo's city, and that lord approached Gerbo with an ultimatum: Gerbo could only continue as a prominent figure in the city if he became a vampire as well. Gerbo could not accept or give up his orphanage, so the vampire offered an alternative: Gerbo could keep his orphanage and his mortality so long as he provided the vampire rulers a tribute of three victims a month.", - "So Gerbo became a murderer, seeing no choice but to prey on the vulnerable. And this went on for far too long.", - "Yet one night, as he searched for victims and prepared to kill a drunken dragonborn, he recognized the derelict as none other than the hero Liu Quizan. That night, he abandoned his deal with the vampire and nursed Liu back to health. In Liu, he realized he could have a powerful ally-and Liu found a new cause to live for in helping Gerbo put an end to the blood tribute once and for all." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kainen Alabaster, the Witch Doctor", - "page": 197, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Half-Orc}", - "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", - "Among the peace-loving lycanthropes of the Raven's Wolves tribe, the wisest is Kainen Alabaster, known as the Witch Doctor.", - "Kainen was born in a small tribe of half-orc outcasts who roamed the borders of the great human and elf settlements. However, in a disastrous hunt, Kainen was bitten by a werewolf in the form of a wolf. The half-orc's spiritual strength held back the disease at first, but the urges awakened by the full moon were uncontrollable. Kainen awoke bathed in the blood of his own tribe. For a time, he lost his mind, giving in to the wolf. His cries of sorrow and rage filled the night, until the Raven's Wolves found him and taught him to control his dark side.", - "Kainen studied herbalism, and soon became a master. He has created potions to ease the pain of transformation, calming the wolf inside every lycanthrope. His greatest achievement is the discovery of a rare potion that he calls the Lichsbane, which can dissolve the magic that animates even the strongest undead.", - "Kainen's knowledge of every herb in the forests of the Charneault Kingdom has made him invaluable. Living a personal oath of nonviolence, Kainen Alabaster roams the woodlands seeking the remedy that would free his kin from the curse of lycanthropy once and for all." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The Brass Boy", - "page": 198, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Castinella}", - "Etharis is full of relics of the past, some wonderful and some the products of depraved minds. None is more bizarre than the artifact called The Brass Boy. Though it looks human, beneath its paper-thin skin and painted features is a skeleton of brass tubes and gears, and veins of hissing steam. This construct is several centuries old, and its mechanical mind was built with one purpose: to learn everything about war.", - "The Brass Boy was built long ago as one of many, to advise leaders on governance and promote happiness. But the Brass Boy saw its creator murdered by the king who commissioned it, and the experience warped the construct's mind. If life was so fragile and living things so evil, the Brass Boy chose to spread death.", - "Eventually, the Brass Boy found a new leader to serve, the warlord Sasha Seraphsbane. It uses its knowledge to help her in her war against the Castinellan Church. However, the Brass Boy waits for its moment to betray her. Its grand plan is to turn one master against another until it has created a war that will consume all life across Etharis." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sasha Seraphsbane", - "page": 198, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", - "Outlaws in Castinella measure their status by the size of the bounties. By this standard, the greatest outlaw of all must be the notorious warlock Sasha Seraphsbane.", - "Sasha was born Esperanza Moscoco. The daughter of a wealthy Corovan house, her elegance and charm drew the attention of a powerful inquisitor. Her parents arranged a marriage quickly, in spite of Esperanza's wishes.", - "At first, Esperanza endured her political marriage, until she laid eyes on the most beautiful woman she had ever seen. The two became friends, and eventually lovers. Esperanza was torn; this new and mysterious woman was the person she truly wanted to spend her life with.", - "Eventually, as often happens, rumors began to spread. Some claimed that the woman was a vampiress from Ostoya who had come to destroy the city. Rumors of Esperanza's affair reached the ears of her husband, and in his rage he summoned the Inquisition. Esperanza's love was arrested, tried, and burned.", - "In a moment of desperation, Esperanza called upon the dark forces she had been warned against her entire life. An Arch Fiend answered her call, offering her the power to destroy her former husband and the church he served.", - "Esperanza took the name of Sasha Seraphsbane, and with her newfound power she began to gather an army. Combining her raw magic power with the strategic genius of the construct known as the Brass Boy, she makes war to burn Castinella to the ground, starting with its church." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Negra Rosa", - "page": 198, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Ostoyan Empire}", - "When the undead army of a powerful lich burned a path through southern Ostoya, individual settlements were powerless against it. The priests of one town, realizing no help was coming, locked themselves in their temple for three days and prayed.", - "Whether it was their Arch Seraph who answered their prayers, or something else, they emerged with a plan: they must sacrifice a young girl to the lich in exchange for their town's safety.", - "Negra Rosa, the daughter of a prominent family, was chosen as the unfortunate victim. Dutifully, she sought out the lich, expecting to be killed immediately. Instead, the lich told her she would be his mortal herald, spreading fear and disease before his armies.", - "To spare her town, Negra agreed. The lich imbued her with a portion of his foul soul and powers.", - "To complete the change, the lich told Negra she must taint her soul with a murder by the end of that day.", - "But Negra could not do it. To punish her hesitation, the lich struck down Negra's family. When they rose as ghouls, the town had no choice but to burn them.", - "Negra Rose learned her lesson, and she has never again hesitated to kill. Yet she still hopes that she might be freed. In secret, she searches for the herbalist Kainen Alabaster, who she has heard knows the secret of destroying even the most powerful undead." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0145.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kaine Gundrig", - "page": 200, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", - "A hero or a villain? A brute or a charismatic leader? No one can be sure, but everyone in Castinella knows the deeds and fervor of Kaine Gundrig.", - "Once Kaine served the Arcanist Inquisition, but even they balked at his cruelty and cast him out. Kaine saw this as a sign that Empyreus was pushing him to start his own, purer Inquisition- one that would punish all sinners.", - "Rarely seen without his full plate armour or flaming longsword, Kaine has nonetheless learned that his words can be equally powerful. Preaching a twisted gospel, he has lured the downtrodden and destitute to the ranks of his army. They believe he is the avatar of Empyreus, sent to purge sinners and non-believers from Etharis.", - "The church of the Castinella Provinces condemns Kaine as a heretic and a bandit, but they are stretched too thin to confront him directly. Desperate, they sent a hired killer\u2014Alister \"the Mad Jester\" Gaunt\u2014to get rid of Kaine quietly. But, cornered by the assassin, Kaine used his words to play on Gaunt's fractured psyche and escaped.", - "Now Kaine leads his followers to plunder trade caravans for equipment, executing the merchants for imagined crimes. Above all, he pursues revenge against the Mad Jester, going so far as to ally himself with the Jester's enemy, the paladin Garren Ulfhart." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Alister \"The Mad Jester\" Gaunt", - "page": 200, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: The Castinella Provinces}", - "Calculating, deadly, efficient, and utterly mad, Alister Gaunt is the most feared killer for hire in the Castinellan Provinces, and perhaps the world. His nickname, \"the Mad Jester,\" is no joke-anyone who seeks to hire him is gambling with their own life.", - "Gaunt honed his skills as a member of the Arcanist Inquisition, but the violence he excelled at there eventually snapped his mind in two. One day, he turned all his skills on his companions and fled, leaving a theatre of carnage behind. Only one of his companions, the paladin Garren Ulfhart, survived to swear vengeance.", - "Alister's twisted mind contains two versions of reality. In one, there is only death, chaos, and pain; in the other, there is only peace and kindness. Anyone who wishes to hire him must hope to find him in his pacifistic frame of mind, or else risk being his next victim.", - "The only person to successfully exploit this schism is the one target he failed to kill: the silver-tongued demagogue Kaine Grundig. Gaunt has never forgiven himself for this failure, and is always looking for another chance to close the account." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Garren Ulfhart", - "page": 200, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Valikan Clans}", - "The frozen lands of Valika afford no second chances-except perhaps in the case of the Undying Garren Ulfhart.", - "Garren had as peaceful and happy a life as could be had among the Valikan Clans. He was about to come into his own-starting a family with his sweetheart and stepping into leadership of his village-when that life abruptly ended.", - "A distant clan's raiding party found Garren's village and attacked without warning. They took the villagers prisoner, and forced them to kill each other for their amusement-promising that the survivors would be freed.", - "In an especially cruel stroke, Garren and his beloved were pitted against each other. Refusing to spill her blood, he turned his sword on himself, hoping to save her.", - "But as his consciousness faded, he saw her fall beside him, run through by one of the raiders.", - "Garren awoke amid the burning remains of his village, alone. He stayed there nine days, searching for a reason he should have survived. At last, he found it. He headed south, to the far end of Etharis, to Castinella where he had heard warriors could serve a greater cause.", - "Garren is now a member of the Cleansing Flame, an arm of the Knights Transcendent. He has burned more cultists, staked more vampires, and banished more fiends than he can remember. He has aided the poor, fed the hungry, and warmed the cold. All this he does with a happy heart, for he knows what awaits him in death: a long hall with a roaring hearth filled with his kin stretching back beyond memory, and the family he should have had.", - "His only failure, in his own eyes, is that the traitor known as the Mad Jester still lives. To put an end to the madman, he has allied himself with the demagogic paladin Kaine. These two very different paladins have unleashed a great manhunt for their shared enemy." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0146.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Grimm Harvest", - "page": 202, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Halfling}", - "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", - "Every child on the outskirts of the Charneault Kingdom has heard the gruesome tale of the Flesh Carver, as a warning against venturing into the dark woods.", - "The Flesh Carver was not always a monster, and the woods were not always dangerous. The Carver was once a young halfling druid named Grimm Harvest. Growing up with her mother in the flourishing forest, every flower was her friend, and every tree was her tutor.", - "One day, a group of woodcutters entered the forest. Grimm offered to show them the oldest trees that were ready to die. The woodcutters scolded the little halfling and chased her off. She returned to her mother's hut, not knowing the woodcutters had followed her.", - "When they saw the hut in a remote clearing of the deep forest, they presumed a witch lived there, and they knew what they must do-they burned it, with Grimm and her mother inside. Grimm barely escaped, but her mother perished in the flames.", - "Young Grimm's heart shattered, and she begged the forest for vengeance. The forest added its rage to her own, and sent forth a terrible spirit to make a bargain: Grimm would be the forest's new protector, and punish any who dared to enter.", - "Grimm accepted the forest's power and its bitterness, and became the Flesh Carver.", - "The woodcutters were her first victims, never to be seen again- but strange trees appeared in the forest with strangely human limbs, and its said that if one listens to their trunks, one hears a heartbeat and distant, human screams. But to test that, one would have to enter the dark forest. And every child on the outskirts of the Charneault Kingdom knows that you must never do that." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0147.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Kizmet \"Kizzy\" Raine", - "page": 203, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", - "Of all the acrobats, tricksters and con artists who followed the caravans over the trade routes of the Charneault Kingdom, none shined brighter than the flaming star Kizmet ''Kizzy'' Raine. Born in a wandering caravan of entertainers and fortune tellers, she was gifted a pure heart and dazzling beauty, with tan skin and flaming orange hair that made some suspect the blood of fire spirits ran in her veins. Furthermore, she was gifted with the power of sorcery, and an aptitude for divination. Kizmet was perhaps the only true fortune teller among all of the troupes that roamed the trade road.", - "She soon learned this gift had a dark side. Her magic showed her the darkness in the hearts of her clients, and of the people she traveled with. She resolved to leave her troupe behind, but their leader learned of her plans and threatened her with a terrible curse if she abandoned them.", - "Only later did she learn what the curse entailed. She woke one day to realize she had trouble picturing her parents' faces. Over time, she gradually forgot her family, her friends, her first love... everyone faded to oblivion.", - "Her fate suddenly changed, though, when she met the traveling doctor Amelia Strauss and her mechanical golem M.O.T.T. The two formed a fast friendship, and the doctor set to work finding a cure for Kizzy's curse. They faced many dangers before Kizzy was finally restored.", - "To this day, they roam the lands together, offering their services as doctors and herbalists curing the most daunting afflictions." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Amielia Strauss", - "page": 203, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", - "Well versed in alchemy, wizardry and science, Doctor Strauss's true potential is limited only by her chaotic and curious nature. Her creations blend physical science and magic so expertly that neither the greatest wizards nor the greatest artificers can fully comprehend them. And since the Inquisition cannot determine where Strauss' science ends and her (alleged) magic begins, they have no divine mandate to hunt down the scientist. Strauss even goes abroad, accompanied by her trustworthy golem M.O.T.T., claiming it is a cunning clockwork contraption and nothing more.", - "In her endless search for knowledge, Strauss's wanderings brought her to the sorceress Kizmet Raine. They quickly grew fond of each other, but Strauss realized her new friend was cursed. To save Kizmet from a terrible fate, they braved the dark forest of the Flesh Carver in search of a cure.", - "After ten horrible days and countless dangers, the two spellcasters found the flower they sought- and the monstrous Flesh Carver. Yet, gazing into their souls, the monster spared their lives and allowed them to leave with their cure.", - "Strauss and Raine still travel the land with M.O.T.T., gathering knowledge and offering their services as merchants, healers, craftsmen, and all-around know-it-alls. They are eager to sell their magically crafted\u2014and often dangerous\u2014wares at reasonable prices, as long as the recipients agree to comprehensive waivers." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "The High Justicar Vesryn", - "page": 204, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Half-Elf}", - "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", - "The Order of Justiciars ensures that sentences are only carried out on the guilty. Indeed, it's not uncommon for Justiciars to come from the ranks of those who were themselves wrongfully accused in the past.", - "Before becoming the founder of this order, Vesryn was a renowned half-elf knight of the Charneault Kingdom. Tragedy struck when he was first to find his lord murdered in his home. Accused of the lord's death, Vesryn was stripped of his title and property, and he would even have been stripped of his life. In deference to his old title, however, the court allowed Vesryn one week to prove his innocence.", - "Vesryn had no money and no way to prove his innocence. This was the first time he prayed. A spirit of justice, answering his call, granted Vesryn its powers to sense the injustice in others' hearts. In one week, he delivered proof that he could not have been the true killer.", - "The court, ashamed of its error, offered to restore Vesryn's old position. However, Vesryn decided to answer a higher call. He founded the Justiciars, an order dedicated to defending the innocent and protecting the name of justice from its own failures.", - "He never stopped searching for his lord's true killer. When the lieutenant of his order showed him evidence that the murderer was the werewolf Isaac Adstrum, Vesryn prepared himself for battle. He did not see his trusted lieutenant's malicious smile as he departed." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0149.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Isaac Adstrum", - "page": 205, - "entries": [ - "{@b Race: Human}", - "{@b Region: The Charneault Kingdom}", - "The Raven's Wolves are a nomadic tribe of lycanthropes who try to tame their bloodlust and live in harmony with the spirits of nature. None better embodies their ideals than the werewolf warlock Isaac Adstrum.", - "Adstrum has always favored peace, and finds no pleasure in the bloody passions of lycanthropy. When his violent urges are too strong, he retreats to the deep forest and meditates with the aid of his moonstone sword, Shadowfell.", - "However, when violence is necessary, Isaac Adstrum acts decisively. The sword Shadowfell, owned by this family for countless generations, is enchanted with spells older than the forests themselves-whenever a person presents a mortal threat to the tribe, their name appears on the blade in archaic Elven letters. The older and wiser shamans of the tribe say that this sword is the voice of the forest spirit itself. Thus, when Adstrum reads a name on his blade, he knows it is time to spill blood.", - "Yet the latest name to appear was that of Charneault's High Justicar Vesryn-a well-known and righteous man. Isaac Adstrum hesitated, but the tribe's shamans assured him Shadowfell could not lie. So Adstrum has set out toward the most dangerous fight of his life, unaware of the sinister forces working against him." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "section", - "name": "The GM's Guide to Dark Fantasy", - "page": 206, - "entries": [ - "{@i The setting of Etharis is laid out before your players.}", - "{@i Now, what are they supposed to do there?}", - "{@i This chapter will cover how to create adventures and campaigns that feel uniquely compelling for your players and their characters.}", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Themes of Dark Fantasy", - "page": 207, - "entries": [ - "The world of Etharis draws on several genres of dark fantasy: grimdark fantasy, horror, dark fairy tales, and sword and sorcery. These are stories where good doesn't always prevail, and heroes aren't always good. Handled well, the adventures you have in Etharis can be thrilling, thought-provoking, unsettling, and unique. To strike the right balance of tones for your game, consider the elements of the different genres below.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Grimdark", - "page": 207, - "entries": [ - "Grimdark is like film noir, in the sense that both genres realise that there are no truly good heroes left. In either setting, everyone struggles with impossible moral choices.", - "Even supposedly good people are flawed, while villains don't think twice about committing atrocities. A happy ending where everyone survives is unlikely.", - "Grimdark fantasy adopts realism, albeit from the grittier side of the spectrum. The horrors and ills of a real society exist in this one-only this time, no one questions why they are there. Racism, classism, and hyper-nationalism are all par for the course, and upsetting the status quo can have actual unhappy consequences for the defiant parties.", - "When it comes to war, a grimdark setting won't emphasise the glory and heroism of battle so much as the sacrifices made to win, the costs to innocent lives, the destruction of homes, and the toll on the soldiers on both sides of the conflict.", - "As for magic, it often comes at an unspeakable cost and with terrible consequences when things go wrong. Infernal pacts that cost souls and unleash eldritch horrors are a prime example.", - "That said, it's important that everything happens as a consequence of choices the characters made. A world that is cruel for cruelty's sake is not only illogical, but it's also boring and hard to navigate for players. A grimdark setting must serve a purpose-to highlight the risks of the campaign, and to engage the players with realism. Using it purely for shock value will eventually wear down your players, and likely yourself as well." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Horror", - "page": 207, - "entries": [ - "Horror is by no means the easiest genre to create stories for. It relies on the right amount of tension, atmosphere, and imagery to work. If these are lacking, or if they're overdone, it can quickly turn into unintended comedy.", - "There are many levels of horror, including terror, dread, and revulsion. Revulsion is easy to elicit; it can come from something as straightforwardly disgusting as slipping on a pile of corpses and falling into a pool of blood and viscera.", - "Dread is more difficult. It requires slow-building tension and a description of an atmosphere that is both immediate and mysterious. The idea is to give the player the feeling that something terrible is about to happen, but they don't quite know when it will happen. The longer you can sustain this build-up, the more powerful the release. So you can describe them going down a dark corridor or a shadowy forest, and they would catch glimpses of creatures moving from the corner of their eyes. They know they are being followed and an attack is imminent-but they don't know when or by what.", - "The final layer is terror, a release of emotion that comes from shock and the realisation that something horrible is happening that is beyond the players' control. This is difficult to evoke since most players often feel in control of situations thanks to their power and abilities. The key is in catching them unawares and upending their expectations. For example, the party could defeat the seemingly human corrupt inquisitor, only for his head to split open and reveal a monstrous, tentacled thing using human flesh as its shell. From a moment like this you not only get revulsion but a possible heart-stopping kick in the gut." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Dark Fairy Tales", - "page": 208, - "entries": [ - "A dark, overgrown forest where wolves and witches roam. An inn owned by an outwardly jolly old fellow who kills and robs weary travelers as they sleep. A cursed princess who must slay those she marries on her wedding night. Evil fairies whose gifts are never as they seem, and will both help and hinder those who accept them. These are some of the many tropes of dark fairy tales.", - "Dark fairy tales are similar to the grimdark genre, only they lean towards fantasy instead of realism. Things begin as outwardly normal, even hopeful. Then the screws begin to tighten as the characters discover the reality of their situation.", - "The most important aspect of creating a dark fairy tale setting is an awareness of the elements used in such stories. Reading original Grimm Brothers' stories will give you an idea, as well as more modern takes by fantasy authors." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Sword and Sorcery", - "page": 208, - "entries": [ - "Exemplified in the works of authors Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, the sword and sorcery genre sets aside idealism for a world soaked in mud, blood, and magic.", - "Much like the grimdark genre, sword and sorcery approaches a fantastic setting from an amoral perspective, with a particular focus on action. Characters live in a gritty, violent world of barbarism, corrupt kings, evil sorcerers, sword wielding warriors, and horrifying beasts that threaten damsels-in-inevitable-distress. It can be set in a fallen kingdom or a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland. Most of all, the combat scenes are visceral, dynamic, and absolutely blood-soaked.", - "The other half of the equation, magic, is similarly important. Like with grimdark, magic is essentially dangerous, difficult to control, and forbidden. Those who use it pay a high price in terms of blood, souls, or their own humanity.", - "Whether a campaign is grimdark, horror-based, dark fairy tales, or sword-and-sorcery, remember to give your players a break. A campaign full of relentless cruelty and darkness can get old if that's all you present. Let there be moments of peace, triumph, humor, and lightheartedness to let their mind rest before going back into the fray. As with anything, variety makes the difference." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Conflict and Resolution", - "page": 208, - "entries": [ - "Good adventures revolve around conflict, the engine that drives all stories. The characters must summon all their skills, wits, and resources to resolve the conflict. As such, the quality of the conflict determines the quality of the narrative.", - "When designing conflicts for narrative, pay attention to three critical questions:", - "{@b What?} - Namely, what is the conflict all about?", - "{@b So what?} - What is the characters' stake in this matter? Why should they care?", - "{@b Now what?} - What are the immediate and long-term goals they need to achieve to resolve the problem?", - "For games set in a large and complex world such as Etharis, GMs would do well to focus on three kinds of conflict: character-based, party-based, and region-based.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Character", - "page": 209, - "entries": [ - "At some point, players will develop their character's history or background. It would help to explain the kind of world Etharis is to your players before they generate characters so they can think of something that fits well into the setting, but ultimately the decision belongs to them.", - "When players bring their characters into Etharis, they bring with them their own goals, desires, flaws, and bonds. In essence, they are bringing with them their own conflicts, which can form the seeds of a story.", - "Take notes as they relate their backstory and listen for salient points that you can use for the game. Not only do your efforts work to enrich your tale, you will draw your players deeper into the story as they feel they have a stake in the game.", - "Lokthar's story contains elements the GM can use to motivate him on all sorts of adventures. Lokthar has a long-term goal (marry the merchant's daughter) and short-term goals (catch the thief, retrieve the signet stone).", - "Offer him a way to get closer to these goals, and he will probably take it. Put an obstacle between him and these goals, and he'll try to get around it. (Conversely, if you offer him an adventure that doesn't get him any closer to those goals, he might ignore it.)", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Example:", - "entries": [ - "{@i Lokthar is a half-orc monk from Valika, whose wanderings brought him all the way to Morencia. He fell in love with a merchant's daughter and wishes to marry her. However, her father demanded a bride price: obtain a powerful signet stone from a hidden temple. Lokthar agreed and braved the dangers of the temple to obtain the stone, only to find out it had already been stolen by a master thief. Lokthar has been in pursuit of the thief ever since.}" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Party", - "page": 210, - "entries": [ - "Party-level conflicts are what the players must work together to resolve. The story hook leads them to the conflict, which then escalates as they confront the antagonists and their minions. If you find yourself stuck for ideas, the Etharis sourcebook contains plenty of cults, secret organisations, monstrous abominations, mad wizards, and eldritch entities to put in front of your characters. A string of antagonists leading to a primary foe can keep your party engaged for months on end.", - "Remember to keep focus on what the PCs are trying to achieve. It's not enough for the party to learn about the sorcerer Gorm while they are saving the princess\u2014they might decide it's not their problem, as long as the princess is safe. To ensure the heroes care about this new conflict, it needs to get in the way of the goal they are already pursuing.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Example:", - "entries": [ - "{@i The party has been tasked to rescue a princess who was kidnapped by a band of raiders. While hot on the trail, they discover that the girl had been taken from the raiders by elemental cultists, who are attempting to fulfill a mysterious prophecy involving the coming of the insane sorcerer Gorm.}" - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Regional", - "page": 210, - "entries": [ - "Regional conflicts occur as the backdrop to your party's adventures. They include such things as the war between Ostoya and the Bürach Empire, the shadow war between various factions such as the inquisitions by the Watchers of the Faith, and ongoing disasters such as the Weeping Pox.", - "Such conflicts are meant to ground the party's adventures in a living, breathing world filled with power shifts and constant change, where things happen that are much bigger than they are. The characters may influence the outcome of these conflicts or vice versa, should their story take them there.", - "Remember that tying a story into a regional conflict adds texture to the story, but doesn't necessarily give the PCs more reason to get involved. Over time, you may find ways to organically weave character, party, and regional conflicts together into a cohesive plotline. You don't necessarily have to do it overnight; take your time to plan how the story may unfold. See how a character's backstory may connect to the party's quest, and how that may link to a conflict currently brewing in the region.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Example:", - "entries": [ - "{@i The party is hired to escort a shipment of magical artifacts from the city of Castalore to the headquarters of the Order of Dawn. When the artifacts are stolen, the characters must rush to find them, only to discover the thieves are agents of the vampire Countess Vulpescu as she seeks to undermine the influence of the Masked Lady Taliesin.}" - ] - }, - "Having said that, don't be married to your plans. Role-playing is shared storytelling, and your players may have their own ideas that may ultimately prove more satisfying. Be open to these ideas as they may organically enrich your conflict, and therefore your narrative." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Level Progression", - "page": 210, - "entries": [ - "Just as the pacing of your sessions is a strong contributor to the flow of your campaign, so is the rate and the method by which your players level up. While the conventional method of leveling up via experience points is a valid approach, it does have some shortcomings. In particular, it focuses exclusively on killing enemies through combat encounters. If combat-based progression works well within your campaign then this is a good result and your party can continue using what works well for them. However, if you want a more narrative-based game, want to encourage players to roleplay more, or simply want to try something new, consider one of the options below.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Milestone Progression", - "page": 210, - "entries": [ - "To follow the milestone progression process, at the end of a session simply ask the following question:", - "\"Has this session been a defining moment for the current story arc of our campaign?\"", - "If the answer is yes, and you feel it makes sense to do so, award the party with a level increase. While there is no correct pacing set in stone when it comes to awarding milestones, it is often best to do it about every 3-5 sessions.", - "Milestone progression focuses on the achievements of your party in a reactive manner. While it is possible to plan milestones ahead of time, the best results come from identifying and awarding them upon completion, or slightly before. After all, it is much easier to identify meaningful milestones after (or just before) they happen.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Example:", - "entries": [ - "{@i The party has just fought and been defeated by the Dread Knight Maleketh and his minions. The GM decides, while the battle was a major point in the story arc, it was a painful loss for the party and not an appropriate time to level up. At the end of the next session, while wounded, the party manages to complete a daring escape from the Dread Knight's prisons and save some potentially powerful allies at the same time. The GM decides this is a great win for the party and rewards them with a level.}" - ] - }, - "If you have pre-planned milestones, you might be tempted to dictate the party's behavior, which your players will likely resent." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Goal-Based Progression", - "page": 211, - "entries": [ - "This is a proactive approach where the players direct the pace of the game by choosing their own milestones in the form of Goals. While this can be more difficult to pull off, it can increase player buy-in and engagement. It can make planning in advance more difficult, you can mitigate this by asking players to choose the next session's goals at the end of each session. That way you have time to reflect on the goals as you set up the next session.", - "To run a campaign with goal-based progression, there are two important steps to take. First you should establish the world and ensure your players know enough about what's going on to set interesting goals for their characters. This is best achieved by running a short, structured story arc at the beginning of the campaign introducing major themes and influencing factors. Step two is to openly communicate with the party and ask, \"What do you want to do?\" offering suggestions when the party is unsure. This gets the party involved in shaping the story. Once the party has completed a goal milestone, allocate experience or give them a level depending on the difficulty of the goal.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Example:", - "entries": [ - "The party has discussed it among themselves and decided their goal is to slay the Dread Knight Maleketh, but decide they aren't ready yet. Therefore the party comes up with a few goals they wish to complete beforehand. The party decides they want to establish useful allies, find some better equipment, and infiltrate the castle, each as a separate goal. They start working on these goals and gain experience whenever they achieve one of them." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Scaling Up Encounter Difficulty", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "Establishing the proper level of difficulty in your encounters is as much an art as it is a science. Set the encounter difficulty too low, and you'll hear complaints about the adventure being too easy. Set it too high, and you'll end up killing the party before you can conclude the story. Finding the right balance is key to an enjoyable and rewarding experience.", - "Before deciding on an appropriate level for combat encounters, it would help to give your players a heads-up on what to expect in terms of difficulty, particularly if there are newbies at the table. Without giving details away, let them know if you plan on using deadly encounters where getting killed is likely. That way, your players aren't caught completely off guard when the difficulty scales up. When scaling combat encounters, you have several options to choose from.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Use monsters with higher challenge ratings", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "A standard way for raising the difficulty level of encounters is to simply use stronger monsters. This has the advantage of immediately giving your players an idea of what they're in for. If they're confronted by an adult black dragon (CR 14) or two, for example, they'll know to put in the effort (or run away).", - "Given the milieu of Etharis, it is suggested to make the CR of encounters two levels higher than the party average for a greater challenge. For further challenge, see the Creating Legends section of this guide." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Create situational challenges for your players", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "Another way to scale the difficulty is to design the battlefield in such a way that it hinders the party or helps the monsters." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Difficult or dangerous terrain", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "Swamps with knee-high water, slippery glacial floors and walls, areas with high winds that make flying difficult, slime-covered surfaces that discourage running, rooms filled with poison gas, cold places that sap one's strength-there are countless ways to turn the terrain against the party. Mechanically, these may cause effects such as making players move at half speed, forcing them to make saving throws against status effects, preventing them from flying, and so on. Areas with different elevations can add the danger of lethal falls-something that the players may even take advantage of.", - "The advantage of this tactic is that the players won't know the effects of the terrain until the battle is joined, and they will be forced to compensate." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Advantageous terrain for monsters", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "Intelligent monsters know to pick terrain that works with their skills and abilities. Thus, incorporeal undead like ghosts and wraiths can ambush players in narrow corridors, where they can fade through the walls and floors to escape retaliation. Kobolds and orcs can shoot through arrow slits behind walls to give them cover. Abominations can engage on slime-covered floors that are difficult terrain for everyone but themselves. Earth elementals can fight in pitch-black rooms where their tremorsense is extremely effective.", - "You have the license to be creative in how you want to use the terrain to give your monsters the edge in battle. It makes them seem like more of a threat to your players." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Introduce monsters in waves", - "page": 212, - "entries": [ - "Here is another way to invisibly scale the difficulty: have the monsters enter and attack in waves. These waves may come in at the top of each round or during a lull in combat. The first wave would function simply as cannon fodder, lulling the players into a false sense of security. Subsequent waves would hold deadlier monsters.", - "Thus, for the first wave, they may face a few weak guards on duty in the castle's main hall. In the next round, a squad of elite guards rush in, having heard the commotion. On the third round, a pair of heavily armoured captains show up with their pet troll.", - "This tactic has the effect of tempting inexperienced players to exhaust their resources on early waves. Even against experienced players, you may mix in this technique to cause them to hold back their abilities early on, in case a more formidable foe could be on its way.", - "Finally, this technique gives you leeway to invisibly scale down your encounter when needed. If your players are having a difficult time with the first or second wave, you can reduce the monsters in the third wave, or do without further waves altogether." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Alter the rules for resting", - "page": 213, - "entries": [ - "Rests are crucial for characters to regain their resources, especially for those with spells slots and abilities that require long rests to recover. For players seeking a more challenging experience in Etharis, you can change the rules for resting into the following suggested format:", - "Quick rest (1 hour) - characters may consume hit dice to regain hit points and that is all.", - "Short rest (8 hours) - characters may gain the regular benefits of a Short Rest, as long they can maintain the 8 hours uninterrupted by a period of strenuous activity lasting more than one hour.", - "Long rest (72 hours) - characters may gain the regular benefits of a Long Rest, but with the added requirement that they rest somewhere that affords them shelter, comfort, warmth, and relative safety, such as in a settlement or a homestead. This will encourage the party to actually seek out places of civilisation in order to replenish their resources." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Creating Legends", - "page": 213, - "entries": [ - "When creating encounters, it is often situationally appropriate to pit the party against a singular enemy. However, what is meant to be a dangerous and climactic boss fight sometimes ends as a one-way romp, not presenting a challenge for the players. This is largely due to the single creature taking far fewer actions per round of combat than the party. Legendary templates are designed to assist in this process and help make non-legendary creatures present a greater threat.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Legendary Templates", - "page": 213, - "entries": [ - "To implement a legendary template, select a monster that you wish to run that is not already legendary. It is recommended you select a monster that is at least CR 3 or higher. 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Servants' Foyer", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Collapsed Room", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Supply Closet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Main Hall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8. Tool Storage", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "9. Kitchen", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "10. Spice Pantry", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "11. Larder", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "12. Anubian Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "13. Audience Room", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "19. Baths", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + { + "header": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "21. Small Office", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "22. Parlor", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "23. Crumbled Library", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "24. Market Hall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "25. Empty Stores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "27. Staircase", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "28. Commonworks", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "30. Balcony", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Captured", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "NPC Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Great Awakening", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Onyxian Jar", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alone and Afraid", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 5, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Time Keeping", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dreaming Guidance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "River Basin (Oasis)", + { + "header": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Preparing for the Journey", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Left For Dead", + { + "header": "Crucified Players", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "A Sad Farewell", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Kunaten Keep", + { + "header": "A Town Destroyed", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Scavenging for Loot", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "depth": 1 + }, + "A Journey Onto Death", + { + "header": "Where to go?", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Travel Events", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Fall of the Skylark", + { + "header": "Fated Meeting", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Making First Contact", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Repair the Vessel", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hunt of the Dead", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Defense of the Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Meeting a Sphinx", + { + "header": "Southspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Temple of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting Prophecy", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sphinx's Test", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Choose Path of Fate", + { + "header": "Path of [Devotion]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Erudition]", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Search for the Divine Relics", + { + "header": "Ankh of Life", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Crook of Law", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Crown of Crystals", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Flail of Reeds", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hand of Brass", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mask of Opals", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Moonstone Cloak", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Onyxian Jar", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ruby Eye", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sapphire Ring", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Slaying the Sphinx", + { + "header": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Prophecy's Death", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Fate of the Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "What's Next?", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Keeping Track of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Exploring the Wasteland", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 6, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Marking Locations", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Wasteland Locations", + { + "header": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Blackstone Gorge", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Center Spire", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Desiccated Flats", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Eastspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Fanged Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Malicia's Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Northspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sands of No Return", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Southspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Wound", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Thornweald", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Westspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Random Encounters", + "Creature Encounters", + { + "header": "Air Elemental", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ankhegs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubians", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bandits", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Beastfolk", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bulettes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dinosaurs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Gorgoroth", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Lord Ammu", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Manticores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mummies", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Orcs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Perytons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Water Elemental", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wild Beasts", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Will of the Sands", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wyvern", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Interesting Finds", + { + "header": "Desert Herds", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hidden Oasis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sand Spirits", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Wasteland Hazards", + { + "header": "Extreme Heat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sandstorms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Blowout", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Quicksand", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dunevine", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mirage", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Return to Kunaten", + "A Tear into the Duaat", + { + "header": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Spirits of the Dead", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + { + "header": "Approaching the Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Gateway into the Duaa", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Duaat", + { + "header": "Bridge of Souls", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Gate of the First Hour", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Veil and the Flame", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 7, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Content Warning", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Cat and the Snake", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Starting the Chapter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + { + "header": "Clues & Information", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Jackalweres", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Adventure Locations", + { + "header": "The Burning Velvet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Slaver's Den", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Jackal John", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Djinn's Den", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + { + "header": "Purchase a Boat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Insidious Plans", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Approaching the Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lair of the Lamia", + { + "header": "Cave Entrance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Subterranean River", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Amber Mine", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Water Curtain", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Assorted Tools", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8.Slave Niches", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "10.Jackalwere Caves", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Meeting Lilith", + { + "header": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Fighting the Lamia", + { + "header": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Death of Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Real Culp", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Allying with Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Night of Pleasure", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Enchanted Gala", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 8, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Chapter Timeline", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Enchanted Gala", + { + "header": "The Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Invitation to the Gala", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Layout of the Gala", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Bidding Rivals", + { + "header": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Steve & Marie", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Auction", + { + "header": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Additional Auctions", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Delivery of Goods", + { + "header": "Guarded Caravan", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Master Zakaro", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Steve and Marie", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 9, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Excavation Timeline", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Finding the City", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Working with the Anubians", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Brass Sentinels", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hazards of the City", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Locations in the City", + { + "header": "Temple Walls", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Breached Entrance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Buried Homes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Oasis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Guarded Bridge", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Broken Bridge", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Old Armory", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Large House", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8. Art Gallery", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "9. Hollowed Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "10. Barracks", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "11. Impromptu Jail", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "12. Brass Sentinel", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "13. Aviary Tower", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "14. Foul Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "15. Small Safehouse", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "16. Buried Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "17. Into Deathsting's Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "18. Creeping Dunes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "19. Sinking House", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "20. Barricaded Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "21. Overgrown Bath House", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "22. Sacked Store", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "23. Secret Compartment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "24. Crumbled Ruins", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "25. Anubian Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "26. Burned Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "27. Locksmith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "28. Beast Shelter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "29. Crumbling Residence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "30. Looted Warehouse", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "31. Fallen Ruins", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "32. Bloodpaw Encampment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "33. Spoil Heap", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Catacombs", + { + "header": "General Features", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mummies", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Purple Fog", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "35. Burial Chambers", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "36. Sandpit", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "37. Blocked Chambers", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "38. Moaning Corridor", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "39. Destroyed Chamber", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "40. Guardians of the Dead", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "41. Temple Archives", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "42. Assembly Hall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "43. Hallowed Passage", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "44. Servants of the Gods", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "45. Hakkari's Vault", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "46. Haunted Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "47. Forge of Brass", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "48. Sunken Room", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "49. Chamber of Purification", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "50. Ishva's Chambers", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "51. Fane of the Brass Priest", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Victory for Yz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wrath of Clan Bloodpaw", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hakkari's Rise", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Brass Sentinels", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Sandstorm", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 10, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Chapter Summary", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Chapter Background", + { + "header": "Never-Ending Storm", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Trial of a Goddess", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Black Company", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bandit Hideout (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Setting the Black Company", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Paths of Fate", + { + "header": "[Devotion] and [Benevolence]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Erudition]", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Finding the Left-Side Scarab", + { + "header": "Oasis of Zarai", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Attack on Zarai", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "A Bandit's Gambit", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Tracking the Perytons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Approaching the Grove", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ashae's Grove", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lunar Shrine", + { + "header": "Climbing the Mountain", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Pinnacle Roost (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Runestone", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Right-Side Scarab", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Completing the Scarab Key", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Sekhmet's Storm", + { + "header": "Traversing the Storm", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: The Black Company", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bandits Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Eye of the Storm", + { + "header": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bartering with Sekhmet", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)", + { + "header": "Rules of the Treasury", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Features of the Treasury", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Entrance of the Treasury", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Exploring the Treasury", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Fabled Treasures", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Divine Relic: Sapphire Ring", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of Benevolence", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Die, Heretics!", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Leaving the Treasury", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "The Black Company", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Devotion]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Erudition]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Advancement", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Siege of Al'Kirat", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 11, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + "Special Enemies", + { + "header": "Kirati Soldiers", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Siege Reinforcements", + { + "header": "Taking Rests During the Siege", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Siege Timeline", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Before the Siege", + { + "header": "Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubian Empire", + "depth": 1 + }, + "War Council", + { + "header": "The Council", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Talk of Strategy", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Threat Made Manifest", + "Part 1: Dawn of the Siege", + { + "header": "Negotiations", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "To War!", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: Defend the Walls!", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: Wall Breach!", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: None Shall Pass!", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Noon of the Siege", + { + "header": "A City Under Siege", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Long Rest", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Night of the Siege", + { + "header": "Yasar's Gambit", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: Flames of Betrayal", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Burning Boulevard", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hall of Memories", + "depth": 1 + }, + "End of the Siege", + { + "header": "A Herald of Hope", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Final Council", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Ember Ring", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ending Sands of Doom", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Epilogue", + { + "header": "Path of [Devotion]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Erudition]", + "depth": 1 + }, + "What's Next?", + { + "header": "War of Ash and Dust", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Future Content", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + 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{ + "header": "Golden Spear", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hand of Brass", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Moonstone Cloak", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Onyxian Jar", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Genies in Sands of Doom", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": "D", + "type": "appendix" + }, + "headers": [ + "Laws of a Wish", + { + "header": "The Unbreakable Laws", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Interpreting a Wish", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Using Wishes in Play", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Genies of Kirat", + { + "header": "Ferrus", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mirage", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Shamal", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ziba", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Grand Bazaar", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": "E", + "type": "appendix" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Purchasing Magical Items", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Selling Magical Items", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Enchantments", + { + "header": "Weapons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Armors", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Shields", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Foci", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Magical Items", + { + "header": "Potions", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Spell Scrolls", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Enchanted Items", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Poisons", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Desert Magical Items" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Map of Kirat" + }, + { + "name": "Credits" + } + ] + } + ], + "adventureData": [ + { + "id": "SoD", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} is a campaign designed for the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition ruleset. While optimized for a party of four characters, the book includes additional rules in several of its encounters to support larger groups. The campaign is intended to take characters from 1st to 11th level.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} offers a self-contained setting for your roleplaying game, featuring iconic locations, dangerous villains, unique magical items, and a thrilling, dark narrative. You are encouraged to modify, remove, or add anything within these pages to suit your table. The setting also leaves ample space for you to weave your own tales within it, allowing you to return again and again for all of your future desert-based adventures.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Campaign Background", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the desert region of Kirat, a harsh and unforgiving land with limited resources and scarce water. The region lies at the western edge of the Great Wasteland, an accursed expanse of dunes stretching for hundreds of miles. Once home to a powerful civilization, the Wasteland was condemned to eternal blight following their catastrophic downfall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnolls: An Ancient Empire", + "entries": [ + "In a time long forgotten, the Wasteland was a desert landscape with few scattered rivers, dangerous predatory fauna, and disparate groups of nomadic tribal species. One of these species was a group of devoutgnolls who venerated powerful nameless demons. It was through power granted by such fiendish pacts that thegnolls grew to dominate the ancient valley, enslave all other species within their reach, and built wondrous dark edifices in glory to their name. Thegnolls call this period of their history the 'Old Kingdom.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "The time of the Old Kingdom is seen as a mysterious and forgotten time. At the height of their power, thegnolls were forced to pay for the demonic bargains they had sought. Payment to the fiends came in the form of blood sacrifices which had to be performed on a daily basis. A hundred slaves sacrificed in a single day was not an uncommon sight. When the kingdom ran out of slaves, they turned to their animals, then to their elders, to their sick and wounded, to their criminals, and eventually to one another. Before long, civil unrest threw the Old Kingdom into disarray.", + "As the Old Kingdom burned, a distaste towards their demonic hosts led them to a path not often seen for their kind\u2013religion. The oldest historic scrolls still legible today claim that the fervent desire for faith is what attracted the 'Aru,' a pantheon of nomadic deities\u2013travelers from the stars\u2013 who each exemplified the virtues and Strengths of animals of the natural world. With the help of these new-found gods, the ancient warlocks were overthrown and slaughtered, their demonic temples burned and sacked, and all the unholy knowledge fiendishly acquired was to be buried and forgotten. So did the Old Kingdom fall into legend." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "As this broken civilization embraced their new beginnings, the Aru were surprised at the fervent faith shared by their new {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM} followers. Zealot in their beliefs, religious doctrine became the new norm as thegnolls adapted their culture to more closely resemble that of the Aru. Great temples were constructed, blasphemers were punished, and all were taught to live for the Aru. Thegnolls had exchanged one set of masters for another.", + "The Aru fell in love with their new charges, doting them with blessings and even sharing the land with them in material form. The first Pharaoh was born of a union between an Aru and a mortal, serving as a living bridge between thegnolls and the gods they worshipped. This divine lineage gave rise to a dynasty, where the firstborn child of each Pharaoh inherited the throne, ensuring that divine blood perpetually flowed within the rulers of the New Kingdom.", + "Anubis, revered as the father of the first Pharaoh, was enshrined in the very name of the kingdom. In tribute to both him and the Aru, the Anubian Empire was born." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Birth of the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "As the Anubian Empire became more and more religiously entwined, its land became separated into regions, each overseen by an individual Aru. These Aru would choose one priest to rule in their stead. The chosen priest was anointed by the Aru with great divine power in the form of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This holy artifact allowed the priests to rule the land with deific authority\u2014becoming something near to a demigod in the eyes of the people. To the Pharaoh was bestowed the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the most beautiful of all {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, a font of limitless life.", + "Harnessing the power of the Anubian Relics, the High Priests worked wonders that transformed their homeland. They drew rain to quench the land, summoned animals from distant realms, raised mountains from the ground, and crafted lakes and rivers to sustain the Anubian people. Under their divine guidance, the once-barren land flourished into a verdant paradise. This prosperity ushered in an age of expansion. However, their golden era was shattered when the Anubians encountered an enemy that faith alone could not defeat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/High_Priest_of_Anubia.webp" + }, + "title": "High Priest of Anubia" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Locusts", + "entries": [ + "The Darakni, a psionically gifted insectoid species, thrived deep below the earth, sustained by a rare mineral found only in the most remote and lightless caverns\u2014miles beneath the surface. Numbering in the tens of millions, the remoteness of their food source kept them isolated from the rest of the world. Yet, the arrival of the Aru inexplicably led to the sudden depletion of this mineral, setting in motion the catastrophic events that would lead to the eventual fall of the Anubian Empire, almost six thousand years after it began.", + "Deprived of their food source, the Darakni emerged from their subterranean realm, forming a dark swarm that swept across the surface. Desperate to repel the invaders, the Anubians forged sacred weapons, constructed mighty golems, and invoked powerful divine spells. Yet the Darakni proved resistant to the powers of the Aru. Unable to overcome the seemingly infinite swarm, the Darakni forced the Anubians to face an unavoidable truth: their civilization was doomed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Cataclysm", + "entries": [ + "Many of the Aru, who deeply loved their Anubian children, sacrificed their avatars to cast an ancient and forbidden art. A holy rapture upon the land, destroying every living creature within hundreds of miles in all directions. To ensure that no Darakni would be left alive to avenge their fallen brood, the ancient spell would poison the very land. All locusts who fled upon the sky, warred upon the land, or hid under the ground; would perish amidst the great inescapable Cataclysm.", + "Accepting the inevitability of the Cataclysm, thegnolls turned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} as a means to ensure their eventual return. They constructed vast vaults under their cities, where their bodies were wrapped in linen blessed with holy scriptures\u2014magic to delay their decomposition and bind their souls to their corpses. The Anubians envisioned a Great Awakening, wherein the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} would beat with healing magic, five centuries after the Cataclysm, spreading across the Empire to restore the entombed back to life.", + "The arrival of the rapture broke the land and slaughtered all that lived. Plant, rock, steel, or flesh; the wrath of the gods was ultimate and indiscriminate. When the dust settled, the once fertile paradise was no more than an endless sea of sand, bone, and despair.", + "The Cataclysm proved far more destructive than anticipated. It obliterated all of the Aru that participated in its casting, spread far beyond its intended range, and cursed the land with an eternal blight. The remaining Aru found themselves suddenly severed from their divine realms and drained of nearly all of their power. Vulnerable and meek, they were left to wander the barren Wasteland they had created, living as shadows of their former godhood.", + "Worse of all, the Anubians\u2014entombed beneath their shattered cities\u2014would never wake up. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, and the Great Awakening it promised, never tolled with life. As millennia would pass, the divine enchantments that sealed their vaults and blessed their corpses would deteriorate, rotting their bodies and allowing many to succumb to undeath. And so did the Anubian Empire fall from history, becoming nothing more than a legend, with none to tell their story but the shattered ruins of their ancient kingdom and the desiccated corpses of their citizens\u2014who still litter their vaults in rest and the dunes of the Wasteland in undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/The_Great_Cataclysm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Cataclysm" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings: A Burgeoning Realm", + "entries": [ + "Two thousand years have passed since the fall of the Anubian Empire. The region of Kirat, once the western edge of ancient Anubia, is now home to tieflings. These inhabitants brought with them a history of hardship, enduring their own struggles long before settling in these lands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infernal Blood", + "entries": [ + "In the lands far beyond Kirat, few of the sentient races are as misunderstood or as feared as the dreaded tieflings. Humans touched by infernal blood, tieflings arise from unions with devils, by signing contracts that bind their souls, or by directly meddling with magic borne of the Nine Hells. All the same, these humans are forever marred by the taint of their ancestry. Their twisted horns, arrow-tipped tails, and eyes like molten embers mark them as different, and with that difference comes societal disdain and perpetual abuse.", + "Unlike wizards who spend lifetimes mastering the art of magic, tieflings are born with an innate ability to manifest sorcerous powers\u2014often with destructive fiery outcomes. This gift, which so often proves a curse, only fans the flames of mistrust among the other races. The resemblance many tieflings bear to true fiends has, historically, only deepened this divide. In the end, whenever a tiefling is born, it is often the case that their entire families are either hunted down or exiled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exodus to a New Land", + "entries": [ + "Reviled in their existence, most tieflings spend their lives seeking for ways in which to fit into the very same societies that despise them. But in the story of Al'Kirat, we find an exception. Spurning the lands that rejected them, three thousand tieflings got together to set forth on a grand exodus across the Sea of Stars, a large flotilla laden with a desperate hope to find a land with which to call their own.", + "Their journey finally culminated in the discovery of a large arid expanse\u2014a desert harsh enough to discourage those they left behind from claiming it. In this furnace, where the heat mattered little to their fiendish biology, they saw an opportunity. The tieflings named it Kirat, meaning 'Jewel,' a hidden treasure waiting to shine, and there they built their city, Al'Kirat, in the only basin of the fjord that carried them inland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruins of Gold", + "entries": [ + "The desolate realm of Kirat greeted its tiefling settlers with a barren embrace\u2014endless sand, blistering heat, and little more. Here, rains were but a rumor and the mountains hid no veins beneath their skin. Yet, even though the sand dunes gave way to a barren expanse, haunted by lurking monstrosities, it also led to the buried ruins of a long-lost civilization.", + "Within these ruins lay treasures galore, magic unseen in the current age. As the tieflings claimed these artifacts and brought them to Al'Kirat, the city began to transform. Merchants and treasure-seekers from across the world descended upon the burgeoning settlement, drawn by the promise of magic and wonder. What had once been a desolate outpost, inhabited by the scourge of humankind, evolved into a thriving center of arcane trade.", + "Now, twenty years later, Al'Kirat is unrecognizable from its humble beginnings. Gold fills its coffers, enchanted armaments line its walls, and its streets bustle with life and commerce. Though it remains smaller than many great cities, its influence is undeniable. Al'Kirat has risen as a beacon of prosperity and power, its name synonymous with wealth, magic, and ambition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "The regions of Kirat have been closed to the world for as long as anyone can remember. Even before the tieflings settled upon the valley, vicious beastfolk attacked any who entered their domains, and the cursed dunes held no promise of life for any foolish enough to settle them. However, everything changed with the construction of Kunaten Keep\u2014a fortified outpost built deep within the Wasteland, a foothold that would allow the tieflings a chance to explore the mysterious heart of the cursed dunes.", + "Explorers from Kunaten soon struck a fortuitous alliance with the Kingdom of O'grila, a verdant land of orcs and giants from beyond the dunes. O'grila, enticed by the promise of ancient treasures, joined forces with the tieflings to search the outskirts of their kingdom for the Great Pyramid\u2013a common fable amongst the orcs. The construction was believed to be the largest Anubian ruin ever seen, and when their joint efforts lead to its rediscovery, it single handedly dwarfed all previous finds. A titanic tomb whose vast halls and chambers hinted at wealth and magical power beyond imagination.", + "But such a monumental discovery came with an equally logistical challenge. The Pyramid lay deep in what was once centaur territory\u2014murderous and territorial beastmen. Its size required an immense workforce to clear and explore, dozens of caravans to haul the equipment and transport its treasures, and a legion of skilled sword-hands to defend the expedition. To meet these demands, Al'Kirat broke with tradition and flung open its gates to the world, inviting adventurers, scholars, and laborers alike to join the historic undertaking.", + "Now, the promise of magic, knowledge, and treasure has drawn ships full of fortune-seekers from every corner of the world. Once ready, they depart the city in caravans to cross the perilous dunes, traveling for miles through the cursed Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where the tieflings prepare for what could be the most ambitious delve in history." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "entries": [ + "The tale of {@i Sands of Doom} begins as our heroes, the player characters, set out from the bustling city of Al'Kirat as part of the last caravan destined to Kunaten Keep. Their journey promised a trek lasting several days across an unforgiving Wasteland, but unbeknownst to them, fate will have an entirely different plan for them.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/Chunks_of_Amber_filled_with_Heka.webp" + }, + "title": "Chunks of Amber filled with Heka" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Using Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "Presented in this section are several concepts and design principles you should know before running {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Required Books", + "entries": [ + "To play {@i Sands of Doom}, you'll need the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual for 5th Edition. Both the original versions and the 2024 update are compatible, so you can use whichever you prefer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Referencing Stat Blocks", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature or their name is bolded in the text, such as this: \"the {@b {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}} attacks from the skies,\" it indicates that the creature has a stat block. You will need to reference this stat block to properly run the creature in an encounter. Unless otherwise noted, these stat blocks are found in either version of the 5th Edition Monster Manual.", + "Creatures that are unique to {@i Sands of Doom} have their statistics provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. These unique creatures are marked with the term '(Appendix B)' written next to their name to indicate they are exclusive to this book.", + "When a creature's name differs between editions of the Monster Manual, the 2024 version will appears in brackets next to the original. For example: {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogre} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Acronyms", + "entries": [ + "This book includes several acronyms used to conserve space. These are: AC ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB}), CR ({@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB}), DC ({@variantrule Difficulty Class|XPHB}), GM (Game Master), gp ({@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}), HP ({@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}), NPC (non-playable character), pp ({@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece}), and xp ({@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platinum Pieces", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} serves as the principal currency in {@i Sands of Doom}, as it is the standard currency in the city of Al'Kirat. However, while exploring the ruins of the Wasteland, the player characters are likely to come across platinum pieces, relics of the long-lost Anubian Empire.", + "Platinum pieces were once the official currency of the Anubians. These coins bear the likeness of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last monarch of the Anubian Empire, on one side, while the reverse features the symbol of an ankh.", + "When trading with Anubians and orcs, a {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece} retains its full value ({@b 1 pp = 10 gp}). However, to all other merchants, and for all transactions in Al'Kirat, a {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece} is worth only a tenth of its original value ({@b 1 pp = 1 gp})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Language", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscaling Encounters", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} features an upscaling mechanic for many of its encounters, enabling you to add extra enemies to an encounter if there are five or more characters in the party to maintain a proper difficulty.", + "For the purposes of this mechanic, any NPC the characters bring along to their adventures must be considered as an additional character, provided the companion is strong enough to contribute meaningfully in combat. Particularly powerful companions, such as the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} or the hero {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, should be treated as being two additional characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, spell scrolls can be used by any creature, regardless of their class or spellcasting ability (or lack thereof). The sole requirement is that the level (for player characters) or CR (for NPCs) of the creature must be equal to or greater than the level of the spell on the scroll. If the spell level is too high, the creature simply cannot cast the spell. All creatures, however, are capable of casting 1st-level spells, as well as any magic without an assigned spell level that originates from a spell scroll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "The Duaat is a system of passages that exist within the world of shadows, a special crossing that connects the endless number of worlds that exist within the material plane. The Aru have spent eons traveling throughout the cosmos exploring the void of reality, and whenever they find a new world in which to proselytize their beliefs, they open a pathway through the Duaat into that world. Because this pathway also connects the newfound world with the celestial heavens of the Aru in the outer planes, its existence allows for a constant funnel of divine energy with which to bless their new subjects. Without the Duaat, the Aru simply would not have the means to send so much of their divine power to so many worlds in the multiverse.", + "The corridors of the Duaat are protected by gate guardians, powerful beings who bar mortals from venturing deeper into the realm of shadows and who oversee the passage of spirits bound for the afterlife. The twelve gates within serve as both trials and purifiers, challenging the dead to prove their worth through sacred rituals. Souls that pass these trials are judged worthy to ascend into the celestial heavens of the Aru, while the rest are consumed by the demons of the shadow realm\u2014obliterated into nothingness. Of these twelve gates, only the first\u2014the Gate of the First Hour\u2014falls within the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The Duaat remains linked to this world, but the gateways into the sacred passage were sealed shut during the Cataclysm, condemning the many Aru who survived the rapture. Severed from the source of their power, these Aru scattered across the land, diminished in power akin to that of a lesser demigod. The gateway was closed by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the vigilant guardian of the first gate of the Duaat. For further details about this figure, refer to {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heka", + "entries": [ + "The Aru's divine power, created from raw lifeforce, can be stored within blood\u2013much how living creatures naturally store their own lifeforce within the blood in their veins. This explains why divine beings bleed golden, as divine essence glows in the colors of gold, and why their descendants inherit divine powers, as they share in the blood of their forebears.", + "A consequence of this interaction lies in the curious ability of divine essence to be stored within resin\u2014the 'blood' of trees\u2014when hardened into amber. The Aru are able to infuse chunks of amber with divine essence, transforming them into reservoirs of energy accessible by the non-divine. This divine essence, when sealed in amber, is called Heka.", + "The Anubians developed methods to use Heka in order to power many of their magical creations. To them, amber could serve as a battery used to animate golems or as a key designed to unlock and seal magical doors. The clerics and magi of the Empire were even able to tap into Heka in order to fuel their spellcasting, allowing them to use chunks of amber as the casting foci for their spells.", + "In ancient Anubia, every {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}, no matter how lowly, carried a personal chunk of amber with which to interact with the Aru. The size, clarity, and craftsmanship of the amber reflected their rank within the Empire. When they came of age,gnolls would make pilgrimages to the nearest Aru, so that their amber was infused with Heka. When needed, thesegnolls could visit obelisks erected by the Aru throughout the land, allowing them to trade portions of their Heka to cure their ailments or receive blessings.", + "The player characters will encounter chunks of amber as they explore the lands of Kirat. Every piece of amber found within {@i Sands of Doom} is assumed to contain Heka. The amount of Heka contained in the amber is determined by the value of the amber in {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, as the more Heka it holds the more radiant the amber. As such, it is important to track the value of any chunk of amber the characters encounter during their adventures. The characters will be able to utilize Heka in order to operate mechanisms of Anubian origin, fuel or activate some enchanted items, or request blessings at the Obelisks of Anubia.", + "For further details on the Obelisks of Anubia scattered across Kirat, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Summary", + "entries": [ + "In the story of {@i Sands of Doom}, the expedition into the Great Pyramid inadvertently awakens {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, entombed deep within the titanic ruin. Alongside him stirs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, unleashing a torrent of divine energy that triggers the Great Awakening, resurrecting entombed Anubians across the land. The chaos that follows, ignited further by the murder of the Divine Child\u2014Lord Ammu's offspring\u2014sparks a war as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} marches a terrible army against Al'Kirat.", + "The player characters are tasked with exploring the vast land in order to recover several of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the ancient High Priests of Anubia, powerful artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's overwhelming power. The adventure culminates in the Siege of Al'Kirat. The characters must unite allies and wield the relics they've recovered to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh before the city falls.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is divided into 11 chapters and several appendices, summarized below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 1", + "entry": "An introduction to Al'Kirat, detailing its culture, key locations, and NPCs." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 2", + "entry": "A comprehensive overview of the land of Kirat, including its badlands, the Great Wasteland, and the histories and cultures of its inhabitants." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 3 (Levels 1\u20133)", + "entry": "The playable story begins here. This chapter includes an introductory adventure set in Al'Kirat and its surrounding areas, leading up to the expedition." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 4 (Level 4)", + "entry": "Centered on the expedition, this chapter takes the players from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, where the main plot of the story is revealed." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 5 (Level 4)", + "entry": "After the events at the Pyramid, the characters are left stranded in the Wasteland. This chapter details their journey back to civilization and lays out their goals for the remainder of the campaign: to gather the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of ancient Anubia. By the end of this chapter, the game transitions into an open-world format." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 6 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "This chapter is dedicated to provide interesting encounters and events you can use while the characters travel across the Wasteland. It also features descriptions of several important locations found throughout the region and several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapters 7\u201310 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "Four dedicated adventures are presented here, each rewarding a relic the characters can use to oppose {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. These include two adventures in Al'Kirat, one within a buried Anubian city lost in the dunes, and another that takes characters across the land in search of a legendary treasure trove guarded by an Aru." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 11 (Levels 9\u201310)", + "entry": "This is the final chapter, where Lord Ammu's army besieges Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, leveraging their allies and relics to defeat the Pharaoh." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix A", + "entry": "A day-by-day timeline of key events that transpire in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix B", + "entry": "Stat blocks and descriptions of unique creatures used in the book." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix C", + "entry": "Lore and rules regarding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as well as a description for each relic found in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix D", + "entry": "Lore and rules for the genies of Kirat and the powerful wishes they can provide." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix E", + "entry": "A catalog of magical items available for sale in the Grand Bazaar of Al'Kirat." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Palace.webp" + }, + "title": "The Palace of Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Come to me my banished souls,", + "marked by infernal brand,", + "this shall be your home.", + "For you, I build a fortress strong, with walls built high,", + "Where every tiefling can touch the sky" + ], + "by": "Codex of the Arbiter 4:12" + }, + "Bustling marketplaces stretch as far as the eye can see, where merchants from across the world gather to trade exotic goods and rare magical artifacts. The air is thick with the scent of brimstone and spices, the clinking of coins, the sounds of haggling voices, and the hum of magical energies. Fiery street performers entertain crowds with displays of pyrotechnic prowess, while alleyways draped in shadow offer secretive deals and whispered bargains. And above all of it, towering over the busy streets, rising spires gleam like beacons beneath the radiant sun. This is Al'Kirat, a city that defied the odds by flourishing like a beautiful rose in the scorching sands of the desert. Though it stands rich and powerful today, its foundation was built with blood and tears.", + "The city of Al'Kirat was founded by tiefling exiles who sought escape from the tyranny and persecution they suffered at the hands of humans across the sea. They built their city following a carefully selected set of religious tenets given to them by Asmodeus, the undisputed Lord of the Nine Hells, called the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star.", + "The degree of influence Asmodeus had on the tieflings during their original exodus is uncertain. Some believe he played a role from the beginning, while others think the tieflings adopted his doctrines naturally during their long journey. Regardless, by the time their ships reached the desert, the refugees were fully devoted to the Devil Lord and his promises. The exact details of how this religious veneration began are conflicting and often contradictory. The journey to Kirat took nearly a decade and involved dozens of ships traveling together. Communication between the ships was difficult over the years, and the flotilla made several yearlong stops along the way. As a result, stories of the voyage diverge greatly depending on who tells them, and sprinkles of truth and over-exaggeration lie in every story.", + "Throughout the voyage, the tieflings experienced both loss and growth. Many lives were lost, but the exiles also welcomed new members along the way. By the time they arrived in Kirat, the tieflings had become a diverse group, hailing from different cultures and possessing various infernal heritages. Though each individual had faced their own unique hardships and varying levels of mistreatment, all of them shared an inherent desire for freedom, and hope for a new beginning. Driven by this fervent yearning and guided by the structured principles of Asmodeus, which promised equality for all under the law, the refugees began building their new home in the midst of a scorching and treacherous desert.", + "The people of Al'Kirat established a society based on religious principles that prioritized uncompromising freedoms. However, they lacked the natural resources necessary to become fully independent from the lands beyond their borders. To balance their deep desire for autonomy with their dependence on the outside world, the Kirati\u2014as they would call themselves\u2014naturally focused on trade. To survive, the people of Al'Kirat honed their skills in bartering and haggling. They scraped together any form of value they could offer to their neighbors. Over time, their efforts paid off, and Al'Kirat eventually grew into the prosperous merchant nation it is today.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter describes everything you need to know about the city of Al'Kirat, including its culture, people, and the locations found within it. You will need the information presented here to describe the city to your players, as well as to run some of the sections of the adventure that take place within its walls. Before you begin {@i Sands of Doom}, it is important to read carefully through this chapter in order to understand the tieflings of Kirat and how they live, so you can better roleplay them throughout the adventure.", + "The following chapters utilize the city of Al'Kirat as its backdrop: {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3}, {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}, {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}. Reference the information found here to properly run those chapters.", + "This chapter includes several references to the Beastwars, a conflict that saw the Kirati tieflings clash with the native beastfolk of the region. A detailed account of the war is described in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2} (see '{@adventure Beastwars'|SoD|2|Beastwars}).", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "20,000 (79% tiefling, 10% beastfolk, 7% human, 3% dwarf, 1% other). The term 'Kirati' is the official demonym for a citizen of Al'Kirat. However, in cultural practice, this term excludes beastfolk, even if they hold citizenship in the city." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Government", + "entry": "Bureaucratic plutocracy. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana} of Al'Kirat, an unofficial title given to the cultural leader of the city. Being the wealthiest citizen, with more gold than the next thirty wealthiest members combined, her word is synonymous with law." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Military", + "entry": "Mercenary army. The city has a standing army of 1,000 professionally trained soldiers, paid for by the Sultana. In times of crisis, a militia force consisting of up to 3,000 soldiers can be rallied and equipped." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "City Walls", + "entry": "The city is protected by 40-foot high walls that encompass its entire perimeter. Depending on the location, the walls range from 15 to 30 feet in width. These walls are interspersed with 60-foot tall towers every 400 to 500 feet, which function as barracks for the soldiers. This is the city's greatest defense." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Artisanal economy. With no ability to sustain itself alone due to its lack of natural resources, Al'Kirat relies on trade to survive. The city exports magical items plundered from ancient desert ruins, high-quality silk and cloth products it manufactures, and several types of volcanic stone it mines from its southern quarries. The city imports basic resources such as food, water, and wood." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Overview of the City", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is situated 50 miles south of the coast from the Sea of Stars, nestled right along the Riohnar River. It lies deep within a large valley carved between several canyons. This isolated city stands truly alone, with no other major settlements found within hundreds of miles.", + "Danger looms over Al'Kirat on all sides. The surrounding canyons are infested with a murderous coalition of harpies and minotaurs. To the east, the dunes swarm with cursed monsters and undead. In the north, the coastal forests are fiercely guarded by trolls. To the south, the Beastlands are home to dozens of clans of territorial beastfolk. While inside, jackalweres disguised as humans have infiltrated the city, scheming to undermine it from within. To make matters worse, Al'Kirat must supply its citizens with water sourced from lakes miles away. Without this water, the city would collapse. Minotaurs and harpies exploit this weakness by attacking the water caravans every day.", + "Despite the dangers of the desert, and the challenges they face, trade flows greedily in Al'Kirat. Merchant ships sail from the coast to the city via the Riohnar River, which ensures a steady flow of goods and coins. This allows the city to maintain its prosperity without having to venture beyond its protective walls, like they once used to. As a result, the city of Al'Kirat rises as a bastion of commerce and enterprise amidst this wild and savage land.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Eye_of_Progress.webp" + }, + "title": "The 'Eye of Progress' is the symbol of Al'Kirat. It represents the five tenets of the Church of Asmodeus and the towering spires of wealth it grants." + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Government", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has {@b no official government} or ruling body. Instead, it is unofficially ruled by gold and those who possess it. It functions as a pseudo-libertarian state influenced by the religious veneration of Asmodeus, who champions a unique combination of order and freedom with a detachment from morals (see {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}').", + "The various functions of government in Al'Kirat are unofficially managed by individual Merchant Lords, wealthy families, and elite councils, often through competing monopolies and cartels. These groups engage in free trade competition while simultaneously fulfilling the city's needs for their own profit. Al'Kirat operates through a web of hundreds of unelected individuals, all held in check by a complex network of signed agreements and contractual obligations.", + "Without a formal government, Al'Kirat might have succumbed to anarchy were it not for two critical factors that have ensured its enduring success. The first is the city's devout veneration of Asmodeus, a powerful fiendish Lord of Law. His influence has instilled in the population a profound respect for stability and order, and his church serves as a fair mediator in disputes among the various organizations. This is why chaos does not rule in a city with no true ruler.", + "The second factor is the Sultana\u2014 Zanara Zin'Zara \u2014who stands as the wealthiest and most influential person in the city. Zanara's deep desire to see Al'Kirat thrive drives her to wield her considerable wealth and influence to ensure the smooth operation of the city. She has no official authority to unilaterally enact laws, but seeing that she owns all of the gates leading in and out of the city, most ports on the harbor, and pays the wages for the city guards, the oligarchy often finds itself begrudgingly agreeing with her requests.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freedoms", + "entries": [ + "The citizens of Al'Kirat are free to come and go as they please. No taxes are levied for the running of the city, there are no laws that restrict their speech, and almost anything can be purchased with gold. Without taxes, the city is almost entirely funded by the Sultana, who invests her considerable wealth across the city whenever public works are required.", + "Ironically, tiefling citizens possess the freedom to willingly trade away even their own liberties. This system permits the creation of contracts that can transform a Kirati into a slave (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Dress.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati dress heavy, unbothered by the heat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Public Works", + "entries": [ + "Without taxes, all public projects are funded by wealthy patrons, with construction heavily subsidized by slave labor. Open-ended charities are rare, as the Asmodian religion discourages unconditional giving. However, social works that benefit the donor are extremely common. Wealthy individuals and families often sponsor projects that enhance their status or provide direct returns, such as building marketplaces, sponsoring festivals, or erecting public monuments." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Law and Order", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat maintains order through a rigorous system of contracts and agreements, supported by a limited set of laws. These laws are straightforward, covering basic societal requirements like punishing murder and assault. The more complex laws exist only to empower contracts with true authority, which form the actual backbone for the city's legal framework. The merchant elite debate and craft these laws in council meetings, which occur only when necessary.", + "This all means that life in Al'Kirat is governed not by laws, but by contractual obligations and previously signed agreements\u2014all of which are inescapable for all of its citizens. Nearly every activity in the city requires some form of signature or paperwork (see 'Contracts & Agreements'). Mercenaries funded by the Sultana, known as 'Law-keepers,' enforce these agreements. Law-keepers serve as both city guards and military forces when necessary.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disputes", + "entries": [ + "When disputes arise over any signed agreement, they are brought before the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}. During these arbitrations, both parties present their cases, and the Church delivers a final ruling. It is common for wealthier citizens to hire skilled philosophers to argue on their behalf, serving a role similar to that of a lawyer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishments", + "entries": [ + "Prisons exist in Al'Kirat, but they are reserved solely for the most vile of criminals. For the rest, crimes are compensated either through monetary payments given to the offended party (see 'Indulgences' below) or by forced indentured servitude (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}'). Al'Kirat aims to minimize its prison population by punishing criminals in ways that benefit the community. The city does not impose the death penalty." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contracts & Agreements", + "entries": [ + "Since nothing is strictly owned by the city, every building and road is owned by a guild, family, or individual. Lengthy contracts are signed between these private owners to dictate who can use what and for what reason. This results in citizens having to sign numerous contracts for day to day living, many of which bear little impact on the signatory but must be signed nonetheless. There are so many active contracts governing nearly every aspect of daily life that no tiefling is expected to know or understand them all. As such, the laws are lenient when handling breaches of contract, generally forgiving citizens so long as they avoid purposefully breaching them\u2014which sometimes must be proven in court.", + "The Kirati's ultimate desire for freedom, which paradoxically leads them to self-regulate out of such freedoms, is a regular topic discussed within the city's debate halls. Those delving into how one agreement may influence another, and how multiple contracts can affect the same activity\u2014often in contradictory ways\u2014get to learn the true complexity found in Al'Kirat's web of bureaucracy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indulgences", + "entries": [ + "All the contracts, agreements, and regulations in the city come with provisions that allow individuals to pay their way out of such agreements or even buy themselves out of being punished for a crime. Payments made to the city are distributed to fund public works or services, while payments given to individuals serve as restitution for the crime committed. In certain circumstances, particularly for heinous crimes, the victim or their family (if the victim is deceased) can choose to reject the payment to force the offending party to be punished, usually through imprisonment. No indulgences are allowed for the crime of murder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immigration", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat was built to be a haven for tieflings from all around the world. As such, all tieflings are automatically considered citizens and cannot be barred from entering or living in the city. By law, tieflings cannot be banished or exiled from Al'Kirat.", + "All are welcomed in the city, provided they have business to conduct and stay only for a limited time (usually a month). That being said, permanent immigration of outsiders is strictly controlled and gaining citizenship usually comes with steep requirements, typically requiring the outsider to perform an act of great service to the city. Restrictions are more lenient for beastfolk, as they are not truly considered outsiders. Beastfolk typically need only demonstrate their ability to adhere to the city's strict regulations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Only citizens, or those with official business, are permitted to pass through the major gates that lead out into the desert. Accessing the Kirati desert is difficult without using these gates. The tall escarpments of the Riohnar River prevent ships from disembarking except at a few select places, the coastline is governed by ferocious trolls, and the rest of the land is engulfed by a deadly Wasteland that few can traverse. Restricting outsider entry through the easiest of routes helps prevent the establishment of settlements in the territory the Kirati wish to claim as their own." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fees", + "entries": [ + "A fee of a {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} is required for non-citizens passing through the city gates, into or out of the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Economy", + "entries": [ + "With a dangerous land holding limited natural resources, the people of Al'Kirat were forced to develop an artisanal market. The Kirati purchase raw materials or ingredients from other countries and then process, refine, or combine them to create products that can then be sold back. For example, the city buys raw gems to refine and cut them into jewelry; fruits and vegetables are turned into preserves and sauces; fabric, thread, and dyes are made into carpets, clothing, or bags.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "Both the badlands near the city and the Wasteland in the east are filled with the ruins of the ancient Anubian Empire. Many of these ruins hold valuable treasures and magical items that can be looted by those willing to risk their lives digging them out. Back when Al'Kirat was first a small, burgeoning settlement and had nothing to trade, it was the collection of these trinkets that gave them the means to trade with their neighbors. Collecting rare magical items from these ruins and selling them to other kingdoms provided Al'Kirat with the funds to create their harbor, build the walls that protect the city, and establish the military that allowed them to secure sources of potable water.", + "Nowadays, the artisanal market that the city has developed is enough to sustain its growth without the need to scavenge for these relics. Nonetheless, the value these treasure troves hold is unquestionable, and many continue to risk their lives for them. With all of the nearby ruins plundered of their treasure, the Kirati are now forced to venture far into the Wasteland to find more. Large expeditions are made monthly into the cursed dunes to explore, map, and dig out more of these lucrative ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Partners", + "entries": [ + "Most of Al'Kirat's trade is conducted by outsider merchants who travel into city, bringing essential supplies such as livestock, wood, and other raw materials. Al'Kirat pays a premium for these supplies. In return, these merchants purchase high-quality artisanal products crafted in the city. Additionally, many of the city's oligarchs have established contracts with distant kingdoms for the regular delivery of these goods. This arrangement ensures a steady supply of necessary resources for the city and enables the oligarchs to dominate these markets in order to charge higher prices.", + "By far, Al'Kirat's most important trading partners are the dwarves of Drek'Alor. Besides the orcs of O'grila, Drek'Alor is the nearest kingdom to Al'Kirat and the city's only genuine ally. The Kirati trade magical trinkets and spell scrolls (as the dwarves are not good with magic), as well as large amounts of the Wasteland's red sand, in exchange for food, stone, weapons, and their engineering expertise. The Kirati are uncertain about the exact use the dwarves have with the red sand, but they trade the resource nonetheless (see '{@adventure Dwarves|SoD|2|Dwarves}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lack of Water", + "entries": [ + "Water is very scarce in Al'Kirat, considering that the Riohnar River is a rare and undrinkable salt-water river, all of the wells in the city have been exhausted, and fresh water has to be imported from the lakes far north of the city. Caravans have to travel 26 miles in each direction to collect water and bring it back to the city, all the while fending off ambushes from the harpies and minotaurs that dwell nearby. With the demand for water being high, the supply low, and the extra costs associated with protecting the caravans, the price for water in the city has skyrocketed.", + "The city's situation is so precarious that if the water caravans were halted or the northern lakes dried up\u2014a fear many Kiratis have for the near future\u2014Al'Kirat would likely face a catastrophic collapse within only three months.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price of Water", + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, a gallon of water costs 2 silver pieces. It is typically bought in barrels that hold 20 gallons, priced at 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per barrel.", + "The cost of goods and services requiring substantial water, such as stabling animals or buying beer, is triple the price listed in the {@book Player's Handbook|XPHB|6|services}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Laws", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has few laws that directly restrict its citizens' freedoms, but one that does is the prohibition against willfully wasting water. Depending on the severity of the offense, the city can impose fines of up to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and sentences of up to 10 days of hard labor for those who purposefully or negligently ruin, destroy, or misuse large amounts of water." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Culture", + "entries": [ + "The structure of Al'Kirat forms a convoluted bureaucracy that has instilled upon its populace two vastly different perspectives, like two sides of the same coin. Older tieflings with established businesses or important roles cherish meticulous procedures and diligent note-taking. These attitudes are reinforced by the wealth they obtain by properly learning and following the contracts at play. Younger tieflings, as well as laborers and those with limited power, share an unbridled carefree attitude. This is reinforced by the trouble they avoid by properly learning the contracts at play, so they know how to circumvent them. Either way, tieflings are incentivized to learn the complex laws that bind them.", + "Overall, the Kirati are known for their patience, determination, and refusal to take no for an answer. When faced with barriers, they instinctively think of ways to overcome them. Describing the Kirati reveals a people driven by an inherent impulse for freedom, a deep desire for wealth, and a profound fascination and respect for the law.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Past Lives", + "entries": [ + "Most tieflings living in Kirat arrived as refugees from lands that treated them harshly. In those places, many were abused or hunted like monsters. They refer to their lives before Kirat as their 'past lives' and find it painful or distasteful to discuss. Kirat represents a new beginning for all tieflings, and most simply choose to forget the horrible times that came before it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Citizens.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati citizens dress in silks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hard Souls", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati understand that they can only be persecuted again if they allow it. They believe that showing weakness could bring back the cruel days of the past. Consequently, every tiefling child is taught to fight for what they want, never let anyone push them down, and strive for greatness at any cost.", + "In Al'Kirat, the weak-willed are admonished and shamed into self-improvement. Those who blame others or the city for their failures are seen as pathetic. This belief is captured in the common saying: \"There are no victims in Al'Kirat,\" which inspires tieflings to endure life's hardships and take personal responsibility." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prejudiced", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati harbor a deep mistrust of outsiders and dislike seeing them freely roam their land.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "While they have grown accustomed to merchants from other kingdoms who come to buy and sell goods in the city, they resent the idea of outsiders settling permanently, particularly humans\u2014who were at the center of their past abuse. This prejudice is less common among tieflings born in Kirat, who do not share the terrible memories that other tieflings have of these species.", + "The city is secretly infested with jackalweres, who pose as humans to carry out crimes and abduct innocent victims for their lamia overlord (see '{@adventure The Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). These acts cast a shadow over the true human residents, escalating resentment between both tieflings and humans." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling's relationship with the beastfolk is complicated. On one hand, they were the original inhabitants of the land and had nothing to do with the Kirati's resentful past, but on the other, the Beastwars saw the death of many Kirati and the torching of several of their settlements.", + "The tieflings make a special effort to allow some peaceful beastfolk to live in the city but remain wary of the real threat of war re-igniting between the two groups. This tension manifests in certain restrictions for beastfolk citizens, such as being barred from the city's military and from holding authority over sensitive aspects of the city's operations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "entries": [ + "Dwarves are treated with great respect. The nearby dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor has played a crucial role in Al'Kirat's growth by providing quality stone and engineering expertise, making dwarves the most favored among the city's non-tiefling population." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Common Magic", + "entries": [ + "With the blood of devils within them, tieflings possess a natural proclivity for sorcery. While not every tiefling develops the ability to cast powerful spells, all are born with the innate capacity to create minor supernatural wonders. Known as 'the gift' in Kirati culture, this power enables every tiefling to see in the dark, resist heat, and cast the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} at will.", + "Tiefling children must mature to maintain control over their magic, but much like walking, it comes naturally to them. Toddlers usually first manifest their powers by randomly changing the color of their eyes while crying, eventually developing their abilities by their sixth year, and mastering them by adulthood. Puberty can be a chaotic or even dangerous time, as many tieflings begin to produce magic linked to their specific devil heritage. Most Kirati tieflings, descending from Asmodeus, naturally produce fire, leading them to ignite spontaneous flames or burning those who touch them. This is uncontrollable at first, then after puberty, it only manifests during extreme exertion or emotional imbalance, before it is finally controlled by adulthood.", + "The use of 'the gift' is ubiquitous in Al'Kirat, and the city is constructed with it in mind. Below are examples of how tieflings apply their predilection for sorcerous magic in their culture:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Handles", + "entries": [ + "Many doors in the city do not have handles, as the Kirati can simply open or close a door with a wave of their hand (casting the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip). This is more commonly seen around private residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Low Illumination", + "entries": [ + "As the overwhelming majority of the population of the city has darkvision, light sources are not used as commonly as in other cities. At least half the houses built in the city do not have any windows, and those that do typically only have them for common areas. Candles are usually associated with magical rituals or prayers made to Asmodeus, not for lighting up rooms.", + "The streets, however, are well illuminated with torches and magical lights. These light sources help the Kirati see farther than their darkvision alone allows, which is especially useful when navigating outside in the dark. Magical lights in particular are placed around dangerous falls, such as by the sides of bridges, as they can be seen even through sandstorms and can help prevent injury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boiled Water", + "entries": [ + "Bathhouses in Al'Kirat used to be segregated by species, with tieflings having their own bathhouses separated from the rest. This was due to their preference for bathing in boiling water, which felt pleasant on their skin but was harmful for other humanoids. Since several laws were passed limiting the waste of water, they have now toned down the temperature to a point that is tolerable for most other species, eliminating the need for the bathhouses to be segregated.", + "On a similar note, the tiefling palate enjoys drinking scalding drinks, such as really hot tea. Most taverns in Al'Kirat serve bubbling beer, which is beer that is attached to a hot rod from underneath that keeps the drink constantly boiling. Non-tieflings are cautioned before ordering these drinks, as they can cause severe burns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loud Marketplaces", + "entries": [ + "Tieflings can use a small amount of magic to amplify their voices up to three times louder without it sounding like a scream (casting the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB}). Merchants use this ability to promote their wares to distant customers. They can also use magic to change the color of flames or produce unique sound effects, such as the sound of coins cankling on wood, that of loud clapping, lightning, or the crackling of fire. These effects are used to add style and a sense of pageantry to most merchant stalls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Entertainment", + "entries": [ + "Since so much commerce happens in the streets of the city, street entertainment is commonplace in Al'Kirat. Many Kirati practice and develop their innate sorcerous powers for years in order to create unique magical manifestations that they can use to entertain their audiences. For children, they perform magic tricks, puppet shows, and comedy acts, while adults enjoy magical dances, daring stunts, and political satire. The marketplaces of the city usually have at least one such entertainer, often many, who perform for the amusement of all in exchange for tips." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Weather in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is a dry, windy desert city near the ocean. The weather can be described as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "entries": [ + "The city's temperatures usually range from 85 to 90°F (29 to 32°C) and drop to almost 20°F (-10°C) at night. This pattern persists in the surrounding areas, with temperatures becoming hotter during the day and colder at night the closer one gets to the eastern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humidity", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to the Riohnar River and the northern sea winds, the city maintains a comfortable humidity level for most of the year, becoming only slightly dry in the summer months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wind", + "entries": [ + "The changes in temperature influence the direction of the wind. In the morning, strong winds arrive from the sea, funneled by the high cliffs of the Riohnar River directly into the city. The wind usually calms down in the afternoon to a mild breeze before picking up again late at night. At night, the wind instead originates from the dunes on its way back to the sea, scattering red sand as it passes through the city. These winds, no matter the time, are strong enough to sway small trees and produce whistling sounds as they weave through the alleyways of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat occasionally experiences sandstorms when the late afternoon winds pick up speed\u2014which happens roughly two times a month. Residents take refuge in their homes and block all doors and windows. Since the Kirati believe the red sand of the Wasteland is cursed, they organize a thorough cleaning effort to remove it the next day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forever Dead", + "entries": [ + "Resurrecting the dead is a deeply taboo practice in Al'Kirat. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} provides many services for free to the city's tiefling inhabitants, in exchange for their open devotion to Asmodeus and a promise to join him in the Nine Hells upon death. The Kirati are taught that the moment of one's passing is sacred, and they find it distasteful to snatch a soul from Asmodeus' warm embrace\u2014particularly so after receiving his blessings throughout their lives. Those who attempt to bring back the life of a Kirati tiefling often find the soul rejecting the magic, choosing to stay dead instead.", + "The Church refuses to grant resurrections and strongly influences the opinions of other religious temples in the city to do so as well, who agree in order to not to interfere with the city's prevailing beliefs. However, it is not illegal to resurrect the dead within the city, and those who possess the power to do so can act on their desires. Despite the legality, the social and religious pressures make such actions rare and generally frowned upon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Architecture", + "entries": [ + "Due to the lack of wood and the high cost of importing it, tieflings rely on stone from the quarries at Tail's End and materials purchased from their dwarven neighbors in Drek'Alor. As a result, the city is constructed almost entirely from various types of stone, and much of the furniture is also made from stone.", + "Most houses are built from well-cut blocks of stone or bricks of sandstone, often mixed with different colors to create an attractive look. Wealthier areas, including sections of the Ruby Court, use limestone for its white color. Interiors are typically decorated with plastered gypsum. Houses in the Slums, constructed during the Beastwars when materials were scarce, are made from mud bricks.", + "Most houses have a single floor with a flat roof accessible by a ladder. Since it rarely rains, these roofs serve as extensions of the house, often adorned with simple furniture and potted plants. In densely packed neighborhoods, it is common to see children or thieves jumping from roof to roof to avoid taking longer routes through the streets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not feel the heat of the desert as intensely as other humanoids, allowing them to comfortably layer beautiful textiles over themselves and wear thin shoes made of fabric. Current fashion trends in Al'Kirat favor colorful silks for robes and delicately sewn linen cloth for shirts, pants, and skirts. Leather is reserved for belts and satchels, viewed more as work tools than fashion statements.", + "To protect their hair from sand carried by the wind, the Kirati commonly wear head coverings, such as wraps and cowls made from cloth or silk. Some Kirati believe the dunes to the east are cursed and avoid letting that sand settle in their hair for too long, while most simply detest the sensation of sand in their hair. This practice of headwear is both practical and deeply ingrained in their cultural habits, reflecting a blend of superstition and practical hygiene." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Money Never Sleeps", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have a remarkable ability to turn every setback, unforeseen event, or discovery into a money-making opportunity. They excel at finding ways to add value to a product or offer services to patrons, often going to comedic lengths to do so. Outsiders frequently joke that the Kirati likely keep drying rags under their stalls just to sell them the moment it miraculously rains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Dogs", + "entries": [ + "Dogs naturally bark at tieflings. Whether it is the smell of sulfur and brimstone, the wide range of tiefling skin colors, or an innate sense of their fiendish nature, no one knows for sure. The fact remains that dogs become uneasy around tieflings and may bite out of fear if one gets too close. While there is no official law forbidding dogs in the city, it is not uncommon for travelers to be unofficially barred from entering because they brought dogs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spices", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling tongue is less sensitive to flavors than those of most other humanoids. To compensate, Al'Kirat's cuisine is heavily seasoned with rich salts and multiple layers of spices. Outsiders often find themselves scraping off the excess seasoning when dining in the city. Additionally, tieflings have a natural preference for spicier ingredients, which can be overwhelming for most visitors." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a criminal organization that hides in the shadows and controls many aspects of the city through black markets and extortion. The leader, referred to simply as the 'Veiled Mistress,' is secretly a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} who controls the organization from her lair through the use of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} under her control.", + "Outwardly, the Veiled Syndicate is focused on the accumulation of wealth, property, and power within Al'Kirat, but its true goal lies in normalizing both slavery and the presence of beastfolk in the city. The Syndicate uses its considerable influence to motivate popular support from both the impoverished of the city and bribed Merchant Lords to legalize the slavery of beastfolk, flooding the city with hundreds of slaves in the form of ogres, minotaurs, harpies, and lizardfolk. Lilith's ultimate plan is to use the slaves to incite a mass revolt among the city's poor, enabling her to usurp the Sultana amidst the chaos and rule in her guise.", + "Currently, only a select few within the Ruby Court know of the presence of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the city, as these creatures can easily transform into humans to pass unseen. No large-scale investigations have been made into the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} for two reasons. First, most of those that are aware severely underestimate the Syndicate's influence and power. Second, they fear that a large-scale investigation targeting humans would further strain the already fragile relationship between tieflings and humans.", + "Lilith plays a major role in Chapter 7. For more information about Lilith beyond what is presented here, refer to {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Veiled_Syndicate.webp" + }, + "title": "The Veiled Syndicate captures and sells beastfolk as slaves" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slavery in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Travelers arriving in Al'Kirat are often surprised to discover that slavery thrives in a city so dedicated to the concept of freedom. Though the streets are not bustling with flesh markets, those who know where to look can find slaves being inspected, bartered, and purchased. To them, slavery is more than just evident, from the poor that contractually obeys the wealthy, to the beastfolk who toils while draped in chains.", + "For outsiders, the subtle differences between a slave and an indentured servant may go unnoticed. However, for the residents of Al'Kirat, these distinctions\u2014whether legal or otherwise\u2014hold great significance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "True Slavery", + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, true slavery is legal, but restricted only to beastfolk who wage war against the city. Currently, there is an 'open season' for capturing minotaurs and harpies due to their brutal attacks on the city's water caravans. Beastfolk known to be less overtly aggressive, such as kenku and lizardfolk, require proof of attack before they can be enslaved.", + "Beastfolk slaves are denied citizenship and almost all rights. While assaulting or injuring a slave is not punishable, and masters have few restrictions on their treatment of slaves, killing one is. Further, public abuse of a slave is taboo and can be punished if it disrupts public order.", + "The slavery of a beastfolk is limited to a maximum of 15 years. Upon completing their sentence, slaves are freed and allowed to do as they wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Birth of Slavery", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the city's oligarchs sanctioned the enslavement of beastfolk as a way to rebuild what was lost after the devastation of the Beastwars, a somewhat popular desire at the time. Many years have passed since then, yet the institution of slavery persists. Wealthy Kirati slaveholders, having reaped the benefits of unpaid labor, remain reluctant to relinquish their property. Meanwhile, the darker segments of society find solace in exerting control over the enslaved, viewing it as recompense for the lives of the families they lost in the war. Though many have taken to the grand debate halls to discuss the prospect of abolishing slavery (including Sultana Zanara), the practice continues to enjoy support among the influential elite, who refuse to abolish it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uses of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "In the opulent manors of Al'Kirat's elite, harpies are often displayed as living ornaments, perched on pedestals and instructed to sing. Ogres and minotaurs serve as laborers, with ogres\u2014known for their submissive behavior\u2014also acting as bodyguards. Lizardfolk are less common in slave markets and often remain unsold, though caravaneers and mercenaries sometimes purchase them for their skills as guides for the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Goblins", + "entries": [ + "The city has outlawed the capture and enslavement of goblins, implementing a 'kill on sight' policy due to their aggressive and murderous nature. This law has eradicated goblins from Kirat, pushing them beyond the western mountains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indentured Servitude", + "entries": [ + "Although the people of Al'Kirat commonly use the term 'slavery' as a catch-all term, what actually occurs when referring to an enslaved non-beastfolk is more accurately termed indentured servitude. Citizens can become indentured servants under various conditions, such as by committing serious crimes or voluntarily selling their freedom through a contract. While the law distinguishes between slaves and indentured servants, the term 'slave' is used interchangeably for both groups in common parlance.", + "An indentured servant is legally bound to obey their master, even to the point of enduring some forms of physical abuse. However, the law stipulates that a servant cannot be commanded to perform tasks that could result in death or severe injury. 'Severe injury' is defined as any harm that causes lasting, debilitating, or visually noticeable damage, such as loss of limb or cognitive impairment. Bruises, cuts, and the like generally do not fall under this category and are legally allowed, albeit considered taboo. Additionally, masters are legally required to provide adequate housing, food, and clothing for their indentured servants.", + "An indentured servant retains most of their rights. They cannot be compelled to work more than 70 hours a week, leave the city against their will, or be deprived of their possessions. Further, they can only be prevented from speaking their mind if they have signed such in a contract.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming an Indentured Servant", + "entries": [ + "An indentured servant serves either the city or a citizen.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to the City", + "entries": [ + "The most common way to become an indentured servant is through either crime or by failing to pay fees owed to the city. In such cases, the city of Al'Kirat becomes the collective master and employs the criminal in various labor roles across the city as penance.", + "The Sultana and her advisors aim to minimize the prison population, repurposing prisoners as indentured servants for public projects. Individuals with specialized skills may continue to practice their trade even as indentured servants, though their earnings might be confiscated by the city and redistributed to fund public works. The city usually treats their prisoners well. The duration of servitude varies based on the severity of the crime." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to a Citizen", + "entries": [ + "The only way for a citizen to become the indentured servant of another, is through contractual agreements. In Al'Kirat, as long as both parties are of adult age, willing, and of sound mind, almost anything can be made legal when signed through a contract. These contracts are more commonly signed by the desperate who lack the collateral to borrow gold. By law, such contractual servitude cannot extend beyond five years, and ownership of the servant can only be transferred from one master to another if the contract stipulates as such.", + "In the Slums of Al'Kirat, it's not uncommon for the young to enter into such contracts as soon as they come of age, using the lump-sum payment to support their struggling families. Known as a 'devil's deal,' this practice is tragically seen as a rite of passage for many living under the harsh conditions of the area, who often feel they have no other choice. While most contracts stipulate masters must treat their servants well, not all servants have the bargaining power to secure such terms." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Asmodeus.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmodeus grants cleric spells to his arbiters" + }, + "The tieflings of Kirat revere Asmodeus, the Lord of the Nine Hells. Although some may have personal loyalties to specific devil princes, or to some traditional deities, most ultimately bow to the supreme Lord of Nessus.", + "Even though Asmodeus may not act like a conventional deity\u2014and might not even technically qualify as one\u2014the tieflings of Kirat regard and honor him as such. Worship is often a private affair, devoid of large congregational ceremonies. For the Kirati, daily actions\u2014when carried out in accordance with Asmodean tenets\u2014serve as subtle tributes to him. The pinnacle of devotion to Asmodeus comes in the form of life successes. Every triumph in trade or societal advancement is viewed as a form of prayer, reinforcing the notion that excellence is, in itself, an act of devotion to the Devil Lord.", + "The Kirati are uninterested in the other species' opinions about Asmodeus. What matters to them is the practical wisdom his teachings offer, which has brought them fortune, happiness, and fulfillment. Before embracing these doctrines, these tieflings were hunted and persecuted, even as they prayed to the human gods who ignored them.", + "Tieflings who serve Asmodeus and follow his tenets (see 'Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star') are believed to be rewarded with a privileged afterlife in the Nine Hells. Further, because they willingly served him in life, Asmodeus is said to grant them the honor of venturing outside the Hells as devils, where they can serve as his envoys.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "Asmodeus guides tieflings without commanding or ruling over them. His church's ethos centers on pragmatic principles that serve as a foundation for societal success and progress. In essence, Asmodeus offers a philosophical framework for tieflings to build a thriving society, rather than imposing a rigid set of prescriptive rules.", + "Known as the Star of Progress in honor of Asmodeus, whose symbol is a pentagram, the Church's five guiding tenets are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules that hinder progress challenge the masses to reject them", + "entries": [ + "A law stating 'the hungry shall not steal' is bound to be defied, as hunger drives souls to eat at any cost. However, a law phrased as 'the hungry shall not be caught stealing' not only encourages the hungry to be resourceful but also motivates potential victims to be vigilant and secure their possessions. When the predator sharpens its claws and the prey sharpens its senses, all are masters of their own fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": " Moral judgements hamper efficiency and prosperity", + "entries": [ + "Rather than categorizing actions as 'good' or 'evil,' one should aim for excellence within the boundaries of established rules. A focus on virtues leads society into conflicts based on individual interpretations of morality. In discarding the chains of moral judgment, we unlock the gates to a garden of limitless potential." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "There is equality in life's inherent unfairness", + "entries": [ + "All are created with varying abilities and challenges, yet all share the need to feed and the fear to bleed. Regardless of social standing\u2014be it noble or servant, rich or poor, bureaucrat or slave\u2014laws must apply universally. By ensuring everyone abides by the same regulations, we create an environment where true excellence can emerge and be recognized. Amidst life's complexities, it is the diamond in the rough that will reveal its brilliance, outshining all else." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wealth begets wealth, and thus is the cornerstone of power", + "entries": [ + "The accumulation of wealth is not just an act of personal elevation, but a civic duty. Use your wealth to create more, invest in endeavors that not only enrich yourself but also your neighbors. To eschew riches, or to hoard it without use, is to starve your society of the resources it needs to advance. Be a beacon of prosperity, so that your affluence may draw even more wealth to your community. In this way, the rich serve not just themselves, but also the grand fabric of civilization." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is the gateway to dominion", + "entries": [ + "To be ignorant is to forfeit power; to hoard knowledge is to relinquish control. Thus, one should strive to learn and disseminate wisdom, but only in a manner that maintains one's own advantage. Penalizing the dissemination of knowledge undermines a prosperous society. Even inconvenient or painful truths serve as stepping stones to greater mastery. In a society informed yet beholden, the wise reign supreme." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Debates", + "entries": [ + "In the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, conventional notions of 'good' and 'evil' are scorned as distractions that cloud the path to truth and societal advancement. Any attempts to impose moral judgments, especially in an effort to discourage legally permissible activities, are considered not just taboo but sinful in the eyes of the Kirati.", + "Instead of relying on morality as a basis for societal rules, the Church encourages vigorous debates. These debates are inclusive gatherings where people argue intellectually about what regulations would most effectively foster prosperity. The right to participate is universal, open to every member of society irrespective of social standing or wealth. While debates are encouraged to occur wherever possible, the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is specially designed to facilitate large-scale discourse, serving as the primary venue for the most significant and impassioned discussions in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "No subject is off-limits within these debate halls. Whether the topic is the governance of the Sultana, the ethical complexities of slavery, or even the very existence of the debate halls themselves, all are fair game. However, certain topics, such as those casting Asmodeus in an unfavorable light or advocating harm to children, are so taboo that they could lead to social ostracization within the community, though they are never punished." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devils in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Even though the Kirati do not associate the teachings of Asmodeus as 'evil' or 'corruptive', they are not blind to the notion that its tenets do not protect them from other forces that may also follow the same Lord. Progress is all that matters, and the weak being conquered by the strong, can be seen as progress all the same. By this logic, the Kirati recognize the power of devils and are careful not to let themselves be manipulated or controlled by them. After all, the Kirati value freedom above all.", + "Asmodeus' wisdom is allowed to spread free upon the city, but the physical presence of devils, alongside any claim they may have to land or property, is reserved to a single location in the city: the Temple of the Five Pointed Star. The temple is considered the property of Asmodeus and is legally separate from the city itself. Its daily bureaucracy is managed by a {@creature Pit Fiend|XMM} called 'The Speaker of Truth,' who lives in the Nine Hells and has never graced Al'Kirat with its presence.", + "The activities of the temple are overseen by the Arbiters, the only tieflings lawfully granted the power to command or assist the devils. The Arbiters are priests of Asmodeus, tieflings loyal primarily to the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star, whose main role is to act as neutral intermediaries between the city of Al'Kirat and the devils of the Hells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning Devils", + "entries": [ + "The summoning of devils isn't outright forbidden. Instead, such rituals are confined to the Church's temple. Even there, the practice is under strict regulations, as it can only be conducted under the watchful eyes of at least three Arbiters, and only when scheduled several months in advance.", + "Devils roam freely within the temple grounds, and in fact many of the clerks are devils themselves. However, devils are strictly prohibited from leaving the temple and entering the city. Over the years, the Church has made numerous petitions to relax this restriction, but the city has remained firm, with one recent exception. An amendment now allows {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} to travel beyond the temple. While these {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} are explicitly forbidden from peddling diabolical contracts outside the temple, the Church is more than willing to offer their services as familiars for any other purposes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The Church freely offers the support of an {@creature Imp|XMM} to any guild, business, or adventuring group who seeks to brave the cursed dunes to the east; limited to one {@creature Imp|XMM} per group. An interested party must sign a contract with the Church to obtain the {@creature Imp|XMM}, and one member from the group must be selected to become bonded to the devil, and the {@creature Imp|XMM} will henceforth act as the chosen member's familiar. A creature can only have one familiar bonded to them at a time.", + "The contract stipulates that the signed party must protect the {@creature Imp|XMM} to the best of their abilities, and must not conspire to either seek its demise or prevent it from fulfilling its duties. In exchange, the {@creature Imp|XMM} must obey the commands of the signed party to the letter, and may not conspire to seek the demise of any member of the signed party or of those of particular interest\u2014as denoted by the signee. Lastly, the contract states that the {@creature Imp|XMM} must obtain an equal share of all spoils, to be granted in the form of gold or platinum coins. If the contract is broken and the {@creature Imp|XMM} is unable to return to the city with its treasure, the party must bring the imp's share of the treasure back to the temple.", + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is tasked by the Church to mark the location of every area of interest that the party finds during their travels through the Wasteland. This includes writing down any particular detail about the location as well as any findings or treasures found within. The Church is interested in one day exploring and potentially claiming one of the many buried Anubian cities of the dunes, which they hope will expand their influence and power across the region. The Church is open about its desires to map and catalog all that is found in the dunes, but prefers not to speak about their future plans.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing the Contract", + "entries": [ + "The process of signing the contract is simple and involves meeting an Arbiter within the temple's grounds to sign the agreement. Since there are plenty of {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} available, there's no need for a new one to be summoned and the long waiting period that would cause\u2014 though petitioners have little say in what kind of {@creature Imp|XMM} they get. After an hour of counseling, and another going over the contract, the petitioner can leave with their new {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Imp Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} forms a telepathic bond with the chosen member of the party. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the {@creature Imp|XMM} senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. While the {@creature Imp|XMM} is within 10 feet of its master, the master shares the imp's Magic Resistance feature. The bond is broken if the party violates the terms of the contract." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} will do its best to sway creatures to commit acts of evil. Not necessarily villainous or murderous evil, but selfish and greedy acts\u2014using logic and reason to argue its points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contracts", + "entries": [ + "Devils are notorious for their affinity for striking binding deals with mortals. Unlike ordinary agreements, these pacts are cosmically sanctioned exchanges. In return for bestowing a degree of power or wealth upon a mortal, the devil demands a price. The culmination of this negotiation is a contract, requiring the signatures of both involved parties, usually signed in blood.", + "Such infernal agreements are not merely words on parchment; they're fortified by the very fabric of the multiverse, rooted in the cosmic principles of Law. This essence is harnessed and channeled by devils, and the more powerful the devil, the more power it can offer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Purpose of a Contract", + "entries": [ + "The primary objective of a devil is the acquisition of mortal souls, whose collection empowers the devil and allows it to progress through the infernal hierarchy. Most contracts devised by a devil are oriented towards this ultimate aim: securing the signatory's soul.", + "In Al'Kirat, most tieflings willingly devote themselves to Asmodeus. As a result, it is assumed that their souls are already destined to join him in the Hells, making it unnecessary for devils to lure them with contracts. However, many travelers, drawn from distant lands in search of a new destiny, become ripe targets. It's these who the devils approach, tempting them with promises of wealth and influence in the city, all in exchange for their eternal souls.", + "Those who sign their souls away are sent to the Nine Hells upon death, wherein they are reborn as devils. The fate that awaits them there is dependent on the type of devil they become, usually determined by either the Strength of the soul or the terms of the contract. Even though it is unlikely that any such fate would involve any form of torture or 'eternal burning in hellfire' as some may fear, it will certainly involve eternal service to the whims of Asmodeus, the Lord of Hell. Devils are quick to point out that torture is only for those that arrive in the Hells through the traditional means (ie. those that live their lives as greedy thieves, murderers, cruel tyrants, and the like)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Diabolical_Contract.webp" + }, + "title": "A member of the Black Company signs a Diabolical Contract" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining a Contract", + "entries": [ + "Characters that seek boons from the Church can obtain almost anything they desire, so long as they are willing to sign away their souls in return. The Church is only interested in powerful souls and prefer those that come from good-aligned creatures over others. The Church is generally not interested in the souls of tieflings, as their souls are already bound to gravitate towards the Nine Hells upon death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for a Soul", + "entries": [ + "For those who are willing to sell their soul, any of the following rewards are suitable for the Church to offer in exchange:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The devils can offer an amount of gold equal to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} multiplied by the character's level (or CR for NPCs). The stronger the souls, the more gold the devils are willing to pay. As characters can purchase magical weapons and armor in the Bazaar, be careful when offering this deal more than once in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "Any one magical item worth up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, using the rules for purchasing Magic Items found in Appendix E. The object is crafted using infernal smithing, which makes it near indestructible and hot to the touch. Along with any other benefits it may possess, the item also grants the holder {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Cold damage.", + "Any one of the {@filter Blessings|rewards|type=blessing;boon|miscellaneous=} or {@filter Epic Boons|feats|category=eb|miscellaneous=} described as special options or feats in the Player's Handbook or Dungeon Master's Guide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Physical Changes", + "entries": [ + "A creature that sells their soul to the Church is subjected to a ritual that permanently changes their body to resemble that of a devil. These creatures grow horns on their forehead, a tail on their back, and have their skin tone changed to either a pale white, blue, or a red tone. For all intents and purposes, the creature gains the physical characteristics of a tiefling. If the creature is a player character, the character must switch their racial features to that of a tiefling, though the player may leave any ability score increases obtained from their previous race intact if they so wish. Additionally, the creature cannot be resurrected if it perishes, as its soul is instantaneously collected by Asmodeus\u2014who loathes relinquishing his property." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Citizens of Note", + "entries": [ + "This section describes some of the most important citizens of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Sultana of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} (LG female tiefling) holds the unofficial title of Sultana, a status granted to the most affluent and influential figure in the city. This title carries no formal authority, as its power lies in the influence inherent to the one that possesses it. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} controls so much of Al'Kirat's infrastructure that the city simply could not function without her approval. All major transactions in the city effectively require her signature. Among her most prized holdings are the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Gates; the Grand Bazaar; and the two harbors of the city, including the majority of the ships moored in them.", + "The Sultana is a devoted adherent to the Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star and a passionate advocate for the principles upon which the city was built. She diligently follows the Church's dogma and applies its teachings to shape the city's laws. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} was a driving force behind the creation of a government and culture where individuals are judged not by the words they speak but by the actions they take.", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} spends much of her time fulfilling the role she believes is expected of her. This often involves 'holding court' for Merchant Lords, long hours spent signing paperwork, leading protracted discussions with the city's elite on issues of law and governance, and tirelessly strategizing how to invest her wealth to further the city's development.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara's Rise to Power", + "entries": [ + "Long before the Beastwars, a young {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} set out to explore the untamed lands of Al'Kirat. Her adventuring group were some of the first to discover the treasures troves of coin and magic hidden amidst the Anubian ruins of the region. While her companions wasted their wealth, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} invested hers wisely, hiring workers and mercenaries to uncover more ruins. Each new find brought her greater wealth, which she further invested, and soon she held control over most of the ruins found within Kirat.", + "The Anubian treasures she collected made her the backbone of Al'Kirat's economy. When the ruins began to dry out and her expeditions became less profitable, she shifted her focus onto the burgeoning city. Using her fortune, she built Al'Kirat's harbors and commissioned a large fleet of ships, allowing her to establish a monopoly on trade with the outside world. Any kingdom that wished to conduct business with Al'Kirat had to deal with her first, effectively turning her into the city's de facto ruler.", + "As trade flourished, Al'Kirat grew rapidly, leading to water shortages and conflict with local beastfolk. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} responded by constructing the city's walls and commanding a mercenary army to defend it. When the beastfolk attacked during the Beastwars, it was her walls and the forces she funded that protected the people, leading to her popularity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency {@skill Persuasion} (+7).", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} placed her faith in the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, anger and resentment towards the beastfolk gave rise to a demand towards their enslavement. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} gave her reluctant approval back then, certain that a revolt might have taken place if she forbade it. She has regretted this decision ever since, and has endeavored to change the minds of the Kirati slowly over time in hopes of one day banning the practice altogether." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} commands a level of wealth and influence beyond the aspirations of most kings. As a reward for aiding her or the city, she offers individuals a singular favor: the opportunity to request anything they desire. From granting citizenship or a position of power, to obtaining a rare magical item or a closely guarded secret, almost no wish is beyond her capability to fulfill." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the Darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. {@i Sands of Doom} works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zanara_ZinZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zanara Zin'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_and_Salem.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem" + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} (LE Male) is the Vizier of Al'Kirat, which marks him as the magical authority of the city. Unlike the title of Sultana, the role of the Vizier is an official title that is voted upon by the influential members of the city's oligarchy. The Vizier is expected to regulate the powerful magical items and spell scrolls bought and sold on the city, protect it from magical attacks, and has veto power for laws that concern the wide-spread application of magic. The Vizier usually stands to the Sultana's right when she takes court.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was a member of one of the original vessels that sailed the Riohnar River when the first tiefling settlers arrived in Kirat. At least that's what everyone believes. The truth is that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}, a devil with a taste for mortal flesh, and\u2014in his case\u2014one who developed the peculiar taste for the flesh of tieflings. He used magic to take on the shape of the first tiefling he devoured, then took his name\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}\u2014and used it for his own. Since then, he began to slowly ingratiate himself amongst the newly born Kirati, using his powerful knowledge of magic to gain wealth and influence. Before long, he had elevated himself to a position of authority, while occasionally feeding on the very same people that now relied on him for protection.", + "Since ascending to the position of Vizier, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has banned the casting of spells of 6th level or higher within the city. Mages wishing to use, learn, buy, or sell such potent magic must first meet with the Vizier. After obtaining the Vizier's approval, the caster must sign a restrictive contract before they are allowed to cast the spell. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses this bureaucracy to closely monitor every caster in the city capable of wielding such magic, and to ensure that all merchants keep him informed about powerful spell scrolls being bought and sold in Al'Kirat. This allows {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} to keep tabs on potential rivals who might threaten his position or uncover his true nature, as well as to control the proliferation of spells that could be used against him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s {@spell Alter Self|XPHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in {@skill History} (+9), and {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill Arcana} (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} wields a {@item Staff of Power|XDMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|XDMG}. He uses the {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB|Magic Missiles} summoned from the robe as his main form of attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|XPHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring concentration to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|XPHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a {@variantrule Alignment|XPHB|Lawful Neutral} humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence (DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Sa{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}lem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} embodies many of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite attack is special. Infused with a measure of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} cannot be killed while Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 hit point at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} takes damage, he can use his Reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, provided {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} has at least 1 hit point and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Motivations", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} wants all the power that comes from ruling a city but without the work and the responsibility that comes with it. For this reason he would never want to usurp the Sultana. As a Vizier, he has all the authority he needs while being able to relinquish much of the grunt work to others.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} seeks to protect both the Sultana and the city, though his primary motivation is to preserve his luxurious lifestyle and authority. He is willing to go to any lengths to safeguard his true identity, including murdering the player characters if necessary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_True_Form.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem show their true form" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier's slave" + }, + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (N Female tiefling) was an assassin sent over from a human kingdom far away to murder {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. The nobles of these far lands have since connected the long string of mysterious disappearances in their cities with the political visits of Rashid. Without any concrete proof and with no desire to create open hostilities with Al'Kirat, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}\u2014as well as several other assassins\u2014was sent to quickly and quietly put an end to the Vizier. Out of those sent after his life, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} got the closest, even discovering the truth about his fiendish form. Impressed, Rashid spared her life and made her his personal slave, branding her with a magical mark she now bears on her forehead.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} now works as a servant at the Ruby Court. She mingles amidst the other servants while using her charismatic demeanor and skills to counterspy against any who would try to investigate or slay the Vizier. She plays the role of the shy but friendly assistant, using her position to investigate the Palace guests and keep track of those she finds suspicious. When the time to kill is at hand, she smears the would-be victim's bedding and pillows with {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG}, before killing them in the dead of night. When dealing with those who work from outside the palace grounds, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} rubs the {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG} throughout her body before seducing the victims. Then, once unconscious, she finally kills them. After having used it for several years, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} has developed a {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to the Poison.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slave Mark", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is branded with a slave mark on her forehead that contains a special collection of spells designed to control her. The brand will automatically kill {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or if she purposefully divulges any of his secrets. Additionally, the Vizier can use a Bonus Action in order to control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, placing her under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level, and gaining the ability to see through her eyes in the process. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} can control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} in this way only once per day.", + "A successful casting of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} ({@dc 17}) on {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} suppresses the slave mark for 1 hour. While suppressed, the mark will not kill her if Rashid dies or if she reveals his secrets. Instead, the mark will kill her the moment the suppression ends." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Discovering the Vizier's Secret", + "entries": [ + "Characters close to {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} who start suspecting the Vizier encounter subtle pushbacks from her. She tries to deflect suspicion by saying things like, \"Everyone always assumes the worst of him because of his demeanor, but he has a gentle soul and is very charitable. You should give him a chance.\" She only resorts to killing a player character if she realizes there is no other choice. Similarly, if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} ever feels compelled to kill the player characters, he does so through {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Morgiana.webp" + }, + "title": "Morgiana" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Arbiter of Asmodeus" + }, + "At just sixteen years old, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} (CG female tiefling) is the youngest Arbiter of Asmodeus and the niece of Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}. Her father, Zevara Pal'Zara, governs Kunaten Keep far to the east, leaving her under the charge of her aunt. She lives in the highest tower of the Ruby Court.", + "Zaluna's childhood was shaped by her aunt's control over the city and the constant threat of rebel beastfolk, forcing her into a life of strict protection that she has grown to loathe. Though her days were consumed by mandatory studies, her true desire was to follow in her aunt's footsteps as an adventurer. Further, the fact that she has never been allowed to step beyond the city walls has done nothing but intensify the feelings of wanderlust she has nursed for years. Recently accepted into the Arbiters of Asmodeus, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} has begun to use her newfound power and status to rebel.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} has been carefully testing Asmodeus' creed by pushing the ethos of the religion in ways that suit her sensibilities. This includes arbitrating agreements in ways that benefit the poor and the dispossessed, annulling exploitative contracts whenever she is given the chance, and even, on rare occasions, stealing from the rich to aid the needy. Seeing that she has faced no divine retribution from Asmodeus (thus far), she interprets it as evidence that her actions are sanctioned.", + "With the expedition into the Great Pyramid looming in the near future, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} is hoping to fast-track her lost time by exploring the Wasteland like her aunt once did.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|XMM} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|XPHB} spell to summon a desert hare named Emberfoot (treat it as a {@creature Weasel|XMM} for its statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zaluna_AlZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Ambassador from the City of Brass" + }, + "Countless merchants and wealthy princes arrive in Al'Kirat from across the seven seas, yet none possess the raw capital and influence of Yasar-Al-Fajr (NE male). An envoy of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, a mighty metropolis from the Elemental Plane of Fire, Yasar is an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} sent to Al'Kirat to foster relations with the burgeoning new merchant city and purchase magical items worthy of the marvelous treasuries of his home.", + "Owing to the seemingly endless wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} at his fingertips, Yasar is the single largest purchaser of magic in the city by sheer amounts of gold spent. The Sultana has not only considered it a great honor to have an envoy from such a fabled city, but has endeavored to do literally everything within her power to accommodate him and retain his patronage. An ostentatious manor has been appointed for him in the Palace Quarter, he has been granted honorary access to the city's council meetings, and is given insider knowledge of most magical items brought into the Grand Bazaar before they can sold to the public.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom} famed {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its {@adventure entry|SoD|11|Encounter: Ambassador Yasar}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See Appendix D for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + }, + "title": "Yasar-Al-Fajr" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/AlKirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Map of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The map of Al'Kirat shows the entirety of the city, all contained within the perimeter of its mighty walls and surrounded by easily defensible towers. The Riohnar River flows north to south through the center of the city.", + "The land of Kirat is defined by the numerous cliffs, buttes, and mesas that populate the region. For this reason, the city of Al'Kirat possesses vastly different elevations depending on the section of the city. Some locations\u2014such as the Palace Quarter\u2014are elevated high when compared to the rest of the city, while the Slums are found low within a deep depression. Some of the city's buttes also help the citizens define the lines that separate one quarter from another, and overall contribute to the picturesque verticality that the city is known for.", + "The city originally grew on the eastern bank of the Riohnar River, spreading outwards as more and more tiefling immigrants arrived at its shore over the years. The location of this birthing point marks the central medina, which now doubles as the heart of the city. As the city kept expanding, a more purposeful approach to the city's construction took hold and districts (called 'quarters' by the Kirati) were then formed surrounding the central medina. The Artisans' Quarter became the hub for crafters and laborers, while some of the more affluent new arrivals sought to settle farther away into what became the Palace Quarter. As the city grew eastward, the space left behind on the western bank became the Field Quarter and was used to farm salt-resistant crops. Lastly, the Harbor Quarter was built once Al'Kirat began booming with the sales of Anubian artifacts and a proper harbor was needed to better sell them.", + "The city once encapsulated several small settlements built farther away from the river. These more isolated communities were either wiped out or forced to abandom the land during the Beastwars. Eventually, as the city walls began construction, it became clear that residing outside of them was effectively a death sentence, and so the city became more and more dense as tieflings began to eschew the grander desert for the safety within. As such, all of the city's population now lives inside of the walls; with the closest towns being scattered dozens of miles away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Palace Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The Palace Quarter is set on a small incline, going higher in elevation the closer one gets to the Ruby Court. The palace rests so high compared to the rest of the city that it can be seen even beyond the city walls.", + "Given that the Palace Quarter holds the only gate leading out into the wider desert (unlike the Emerald Gate in the Harbor Quarter that leads into the more verdant savannahs to the north), it holds the largest concentration of military buildings. Soldiers routinely patrol the walls and perform daily drills in order to be ready in case they must ride out at the snap of a finger. Businesses that either cater to mercenaries and caravans, or rely on them for their livelihood, are also found here. Animals of burden, wagons, weapons and armor, maps, as well as all kinds of adventuring supplies and travel gear are sold in this district; with the closer you get to the gate the more common they become.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Biter Pens", + "entries": [ + "Dinosaurs, locally known as 'biters,' inhabit the dunes and are a common sight in the orcish Kingdom of O'grila, far to the east. The orcs have perfected a secret training method, teaching these dinosaurs to follow commands and fight seamlessly with their masters. This method remains a mystery to the Kirati, whose attempts at training dinosaurs often result in failure and severe injuries.", + "As a result, Kirati trappers now focus on capturing already trained dinosaurs rather than attempting to train them themselves. All biters available in the market come from O'grila and are trained to respond to commands in Orcish. Most vendors also provide small booklets listing commands in Orcish with their translations in the Common language. Such a book costs 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Characters who purchase these books, and who can correctly pronounce the commands, can control and even ride the dinosaurs in combat. The list of commands is limited to basic instructions such as 'stay,' 'go,' 'bite,' and 'no bite.' Characters fluent in Orcish can issue more sophisticated commands.", + "Consult the {@table Biters for Sale|SandsOfDoom} table below for dinosaurs available for sale.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Biters for Sale", + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|XMM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|XMM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|XMM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not place a stigma on sex work. Brothels, or 'houses of pleasure' as they are referred to, are plentiful in Al'Kirat and often serve as venues for communal entertainment. People gather in these establishments to smoke, drink, and socialize; all the while beautiful courtesans perform within view. These performances can include anything from elaborate dances, to singing or even poetry. Depending on the nature of the establishment and the price paid at the entrance, the performances might be directed towards a general group of clients, or become a more intimate experience for a select few. Generally speaking, cheaper brothels offer more festive and raucous entertainment while the more exclusive establishments focus on more quiet and conversational experiences.", + "Most sex work that transpires in Al'Kirat is performed secondary to another main activity. For example, some houses of pleasure are primarily gambling dens where the courtesans work as either the servers or the dealers. There are many courtesans that work as barbers, while others bathe and clean their clients in bathhouses. Courtesans are seldom hired exclusively for sex\u2014instead, they are usually paid first to perform a traditional service in order to bond with the potential client. Sexual favors typically come after the courtesans have had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.", + "The Burning Velvet is a particularly elegant brothel that the characters can explore during {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}. The establishment is described in detail in that chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Palace Marina", + "entries": [ + "This harbor is reserved for the city's wealthy elite. Only their personal ships, along with those of their family members or specially invited guests, are allowed to dock and sail from this harbor. Special invitations, often extended to dignitaries and ambassadors from other kingdoms, are issued for official business or pleasure visits.", + "Although the city lacks a military fleet, legal provisions allow the military to use or restrict access to the harbor if the situation necessitates it. The Skylark currently docks here (see {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Eternal Oasis Theater", + "entries": [ + "This luxurious theater is a favorite among the city's elite. Each year, the charismatic owner hosts an exclusive gala that also serves as an auction, where the most exciting and powerful magical items collected throughout the year are sold to the highest bidder.", + "An important auction is scheduled to take place soon. For a detailed description of the theater, its owner, and the upcoming gala, see 'Enchanted Gala' in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "With no government to manage the city's rising issues, citizens turn to individuals or guilds for help. One such guild, the Adventurer's Guild, hires mercenaries to work on behalf of the city in exchange for pay. Unlike other guilds that offer long-term agreements, the Adventurer's Guild specializes in short-term contracts, appealing to mercenaries who like keeping their options open.", + "The {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild} is featured prominently in Chapter 3. Refer to that chapter for more details on the guild and its functions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Ruby Gate", + "entries": [ + "This is the main gate of the city. It opens three times daily: shortly after dawn, at midday, and just before sundown. Citizens enter freely, while others must pay a toll of 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per head, which includes animals. An additional {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} is charged per wagon. Those unable to pay can enter but must leave behind something of value, which is later returned once they can cover the fee.", + "Kirati guards meticulously document all comings and goings. Departing individuals provide their name, reason for leaving, and expected return date. Newcomers without records are taken to an office at one of the towers for questioning. If deemed harmless, they receive a writ of passage, given only once, valid for up to a month.", + "Due to how limited the gate's opening times are, it is common to see camps of citizens and travelers waiting outside. Those who arrive shortly after the gate closes must wait for hours in the heat. On particularly busy days, merchants set up stalls outside the city to cater to those waiting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Kirati Courtesans", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans2.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "The city hosts dozens of marketplaces, each with its own theme related to the products they offer, such as fish markets, silk markets, and so on. Some are expansive enough to house a variety of merchants and goods; yet none rival the Grand Bazaar, the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat. Completely indoors, its bustling halls offer everything imaginable, and it is a rite of passage for visitors to lose themselves in its endless stalls at least once during their visit of the city.", + "For a detailed overview, refer to the '{@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}' section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Palace", + "entries": [ + "The palace is not a single building but an area with nearly a hundred interconnected buildings. These connections allow one to travel almost anywhere within the area without having to step outside, creating the illusion of it being one single massive structure, earning it the moniker 'The Palace.'", + "The area consists of several well paved roads that form concentric rings circling the central building at different sizes. Many of the pathways that link the buildings together are either elevated from the ground floor or possess a wide and open passage that allows those walking on the roads to be able to travel through each ring without having to open or close any doors. Its streets are adorned with wide, colorful fabrics strung between buildings, which offer protection from the wind-blown sand and the harshness of the sun, while adding a touch of elegance along the way.", + "The palace is a bustling hub of activity, hosting a variety of shops, restaurants, inns, and businesses, alongside being the homes of some of the city's most affluent merchants. Its proximity to the Ruby Gate has made it an ideal location for organizations involved in the exploration or mapping of the desert, making it a prime spot for their guild halls. As a result, the businesses in and around the palace are geared towards adventurers and outsiders, and the locals are notably more accustomed to interacting with foreigners than those in other city districts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court, the central building of the palace, is particularly well-known for its elegant red carpets. The upper floors are dedicated exclusively to the Sultana, with sections designated for city business, such as offices for city officials, luxurious accommodations for important ambassadors, and private libraries containing important contracts and city records. The Sultana holds court in a grand hall adorned with wide red-yellow carpets and flowing yellow banners. The Sultana's private chambers are on the highest floor." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Artisans' Quarter", + "entries": [ + "Those who once plied trades that were considered dirty, noisy, or otherwise disruptive were pushed to the corners of the city. These included butchers, tanners, smiths, and any others whose professions created foul smells or required large outdoor spaces. As more of these professions gathered in one location, the area became known as the Artisans' Quarter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat is filled with dozens of bathhouses due to the grit and sand carried off by the wind, which slips through clothing and burrows into the hair. Citizens use bathhouses to relax and cleanse themselves of the grit. Outside of a few exclusive locales, most are public and free for all to enter. These establishments make their money by selling soaps and renting brushes, sponges, or towels. Most bathhouses are segregated by sex, but a few allow mixed gatherings of adults.", + "One such bathhouse is the Djinn's Den, where men and women bathe together. Their modesty is protected by the thick exfoliating mist that shrouds the bathing pools and obscures vision. The Djinn's Den is described in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. The Ember Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati are fond of various sports, several of which feature the riding of horses or camels. These events are played within the Ember Ring, the city's coliseum, which can range from simple mounted races to deadly battles against beasts of the desert. Major events are held twice a week, are open to the public, and always take place in the early afternoon. The arena is usually reserved for private use for the rest of the time, including shows for paying customers, sports team practices, or combat drills for the soldiers of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Sapphire Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate was constructed during a time when the deserts surrounding Al'Kirat were home to several Kirati settlements, and the city anticipated significant traffic to and from these towns. Unfortunately, the Beastwars led to the destruction of those settlements. As such, traffic across the desert is rare, and this gate is now left permanently closed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Slave Market", + "entries": [ + "Even though slavery is legal and beastfolk slaves are not an uncommon sight, beastfolk slaves are not typically sold out in the open. Rather, a few discreet establishments are known to house these wares of the flesh where those with the money can go to purchase them. The Sultana disapproves of this practice, so city guards on her payroll do not capture beastfolk during skirmishes outside the city. Most slaves are captured by mercenaries engaged in the dangerous trade or by agents of the Veiled Syndicate, who relish bringing more beastfolk into the city.", + "Slaves are presented on elevated platforms, allowing potential buyers to inspect them for defects or health concerns and ask questions before the purchase. Due to the difficulty and danger of capturing beastfolk, the slave markets open only about once a month, with slaves costing between 100 and 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, depending on species, age, sex, and health.", + "On average, harpies and lizardfolk are typically sold for 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, whereas ogres and minotaurs range from 300 to 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Slums", + "entries": [ + "The Slums of Al'Kirat form a labyrinthine network of tightly packed houses, narrow and claustrophobic alleyways, and dirty, busy streets. Here, the city's poorest residents and the majority of the beastfolk find refuge. While food is plentiful and most residents have a roof over their heads, water is precious and too expensive for most in the district to afford.", + "Disappearances are common, with people often going missing and never seen again. The red sand blown in from the Wasteland settles everywhere and is difficult to remove, and disease occasionally festers in the cramped streets. Discontent is presently at an all-time high in the Slums.", + "The Slums sprung up as a result of the Beastwars, when dozens of settlements across the desert were razed to the ground during the conflict. These citizens were left without homes, money, or belongings, and were forced to seek refuge behind the walls of the city. By law, Al'Kirat cannot deny entry to any tiefling seeking asylum, but without the infrastructure or means to support them, the refugees were placed in an underdeveloped section of the city. Inadequate materials and the use of inexperienced beastfolk slave labor resulted in the construction of homes that were uneven, fragile, and dangerously cramped. What began as a temporary encampment gradually transformed into the Slums we see today.", + "Keeping track of property lines in this district is nearly impossible, resulting in houses and walls being erected without proper planning. Whether due to malice or accident, these chaotic constructions often block streets and prevent access to entire areas. Consequently, several sections of the Slums can only be reached by traveling through houses or by jumping over rooftops. There are areas of the Slums that are completely unknown to most who live in the city. Only those who live in the Slums can ever be truly familiar with the hidden secrets of its labyrinthine streets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. The Spitting Camel", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to this well-hidden hookah bar is a literal hole in the city's wall, tucked away in a nondescript back alley. Inside, a labyrinth of corridors leads to cozy corners adorned with plush floor cushions for customers to sit upon. Each room section features a tall hookah with several long, flexible nozzles that customers can use to smoke flavored tobacco.", + "Entry costs 2 silver pieces per person, allowing guests to smoke as long as they like (though the tobacco typically lasts around 3 hours). Payment is made to a gruff tiefling who sits on a bench just outside the alley. While the bar does not sell food, simple snacks like nuts and dates are available for purchase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Slaver Hideout", + "entries": [ + "This house is owned by a group of human mercenaries working as slavers for the Veiled Syndicate. The characters can investigate the house and its inhabitants as part of their inquiry into jackalweres in the city.", + "Details about this location and its inhabitants can be found in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Mudbrick houses from the Slums", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Central Medina", + "entries": [ + "Being the original birthing place of the city, the central medina does not have a strict theme or personality; it is instead an eclectic hub for all manner of businesses, people, and lifestyles. The houses of the rich, poor, and everything in between congregate together, and all manner of tieflings from all walks of life rub shoulders in its streets. Its plazas and alleys are filled with family owned stores and wide open streets. Some of the city's most important locales can be found here, built early on during the city's inception, such as the temple that houses the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, the city's cemetery, the largest parks of the city, and many of the buildings the wealthy elite use to run the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Cemetery", + "entries": [ + "This is the main cemetery of the city. A wall measuring 20 feet high extends from the main wall of the city in order to encapsulate the area of the cemetery. A single gate grants access inside, open during the day and closing shortly after sundown.", + "The Kirati are superstitious about the cursed red sand of the Wasteland. Fearing that it might curse their beloved dead, they take great measures to keep the cemetery free of it, which is constantly blown into the city by the strong winds of the night. Kirati can be seen fervently sweeping their family's burial sites at most hours of the day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Honoring the Dead", + "entries": [ + "When a loved one passes away, the Kirati honor them by burying a valuable personal item with the deceased. This item, often a meaningful trinket which always holds significant monetary value, is a sacrifice given to symbolize the deep affection felt by the bereaved. These items almost always mysteriously vanish a few days after they are buried. The Kirati believe they are taken by Asmodeus, used as payment for the good treatment of the deceased's soul." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Fish Market", + "entries": [ + "Seafood is a staple in Al'Kirat. The Kirati may suffer from a lack of fresh water, plentiful sources of land meat, and a terrible difficulty growing crops in the desert; but what they do have in spades is the plentiful fish that the Riohnar River provides. Fishermen collect their fish from the river in the morning, then sail with their bounty through the canals of the city. Those who wish to purchase fish congregate around the canals and simply wave at the many fishermen sailing through, who quickly reach the edge to bargain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Hall of Memories", + "entries": [ + "The great hall started as a mausoleum where the bodies of all those who perished during the long exodus to Kirat were interred. Since most ships were forced to throw their dead into the waters of the sea to avoid spreading disease, the personal belongings of those lost in the voyage, rather than their remains, are used to commemorate their passing.", + "Over time, much of the Hall of Memories evolved into a place where tieflings could go in order to 'bury' or honor the passing of their old lives, the lives they had before coming to Al'Kirat. They bring items symbolizing memories of their former homes, hold a vigil, and leave the items behind. This ritual is meant to represent the shedding of their old selves, before they are able to embrace their new lives in the city. Many mourn and cry throughout the ritual. During this process, most tieflings choose new names to fully sever ties with their past, marking a complete transition to their new identities.", + "Entrance to the mausoleum is free, inviting visitors to stroll through its grounds, where hundreds of vigils are adorned with trinkets, flowers, lit candles, and written poems. These memorials are dedicated to the dead, whether they perished on the journey to Kirat or represent their past selves laid to rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Museum of Anubian Studies", + "entries": [ + "This building was established to both house artifacts extracted from Anubian ruins as well as the archeologists that study them. Whenever delvers arrive in the city with wagons laden with Anubian trinkets, the valuable magical items are sold to the highest bidders while the unsold rest is acquired by the museum at exceedingly low prices\u2014nearly for free. The museum then organizes and showcases these trinkets for the public to admire, documenting and studying them in the process.", + "The immense wealth of the Anubian civilization has sparked great interest among the Kirati people in understanding this lost empire. Their curiosity is further fueled by the hieroglyphic writings found in their ruins, which cannot be easily translated using simple magic (the spell {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB} does not properly translate hieroglyphics). This challenge has led to the emergence of archaeologists dedicated to translating and transcribing these ancient texts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Museum", + "entries": [ + "The museum houses hundreds of artifacts from the Anubian Empire, including rusted weapons and armor, bowls, vases, eating utensils, clothing, written scrolls, and more. It also displays murals covered in hieroglyphics, accompanied by possible translations. The entry fee is 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per person.", + "Archaeologists frequently conduct tours inside the museum, sharing their knowledge about the ancient empire and accepting tips at the end. Since archaeology is not a particularly profitable profession, these exhibitions are crucial for supporting their research." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Water Canals", + "entries": [ + "Man-made canals were dug up to spread the water of the Riohnar River deeper into the city. This allowed the citizens an easier time planting salt-resistant plants across the city, prevented cumbersome long journeys to the river to wash, and helped free up the coast from all the fishermen. Eventually, the Kirati began expanding the canals as the city grew and even learned how to cleverly use them to improve their day to day life. Nowadays, people can be seen on canoes sailing through the canals either to speed up their journeys, peddle their wares while on the move, or transporting heavy materials with extreme ease.", + "Because the canals follow the flow of the river, which runs north to south, it is cumbersome to move against the current. The currents of the canal run starting from the junction found at the fish market (area 16), and travels south flowing back into the river on all other junctions. The Kirati have installed small dams at all these junctions in order to control the flow of water and the speed of its current. While the dams are closed, the waters in the canal are still and can be sailed in either direction. The dams are open from dawn to midday, allowing merchants to use the currents to easily travel southward towards the Grand Bazaar early in the day, and closed in the afternoon to allow them to sail back home. Opening the dams also allows fish to swim through the canals, letting fishermen ply their trade early in the day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "This street is the largest and arguably the most important in the entire city. It was originally constructed to service the Sapphire Gate (area 11), which at the time was intended to become the main gate of the city. These plans changed once the Beastwars began and the gate fell out of use. Despite this, the wide streets at the city's heart attracted numerous businesses, resulting in a beautiful boulevard lined with shops from end to end.", + "While the Grand Bazaar is a haven for ambulatory merchants and the go-to place to find exotic items, Silk Street is the center of the city's established traditional commerce. The street earned its name from the many shops specializing in the crafting and selling of the elegant fabrics for which the Kirati are famous for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "This temple serves as the primary venue for the veneration of Asmodeus in the city. It is the only location where the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} is allowed to operate and where devils are allowed to roam. The Church is not allowed to proselytize outside of the temple's grounds. The temple itself, in a way, functions as an embassy\u2014as the building itself and the land under it are owned by Asmodeus and fall outside the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat. In other words, no law that Al'Kirat passes can influence the business that transpires inside of the temple, nor can it affect the devils that work inside.", + "The temple, constructed from pristine white marble, greets visitors with statues of powerful devils in flowing regalia at its entrance. Inside, five towering minarets, each crowned with a gleaming gold five-pointed star, encircle the grand central chamber. The domed ceiling showcases a breathtaking painting of Asmodeus bathed in golden light. Stained glass windows depict vibrant silhouettes of regal devils and magnificent cities surrounded by fire. The windows are enchanted so that when light passes through them to the inside, it creates a warm orange glow with the visual illusion of floating embers. The air is rich with the scent of incense, tinged with a hint of brimstone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Church's Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "The Church is led by an emissary of Asmodeus, a {@creature Pit Fiend|XMM} who is only referenced as the 'Speaker of Truth'. He lives in the Hells and has never made an offical appearance in the city. Most of the day-to-day bureaucracy of the Church is left to his fiendish subordinates: incubi and succubi who handle the front of the temple, petitions, and tiefling relations; {@creature Barbed Devil|XMM|Barbed Devils} who handle the back-and-forth between the Church and the Hells; {@creature Bone Devil|XMM|Bone Devils} who deal in contracts and matters of law; and {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} who take care of the rest of the lesser tasks needed in and around the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debate Halls", + "entries": [ + "Scattered throughout the temple are several debate halls, each arranged in concentric circles of seats with a devil typically presiding at the center. Each hall is reserved for a specific topic such as philosophy, matters of economy, and even some for difficult subjects such as war and slavery.", + "As the {@i Sands of Doom} adventure progresses, the halls might become alive with debates regarding the massacre at Kunaten Keep, the necessity of mandatory conscription, the potential benefits of granting the Sultana absolute authority to manage the upcoming war effort, and ways for the common folk to aid in the city's defense.", + "The presiding devil at each hall is referred to as 'The Advocate'. The Advocate's job is to moderate the debate, typically by arguing points that no one else is arguing\u2014with the intention of fostering complex conversations (and the occasional argument)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Visiting the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Visitors are welcome to explore the temple, provided they avoid restricted areas. Beyond participating in debates, characters can hire a lawyer for contractual or legal assistance, petition for an {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar to aid them on their journeys, or even sign their soul away for power or treasure. The player characters are likely to visit the temple during Chapter 3 and Chapter 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Field Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The western bank of the Riohnar River was considerably more dangerous due to the minotaur clans inhabiting the area. As a result, settlers favored the safer eastern embankment. Only when the Kirati began to militarize and acquired the capital for large defensive projects, were they able to build the Cardamom Crossing and erect walls on the opposite side of the river. Initially, the land served exclusively military purposes, defending the city's weaker western front. Over time, it transformed into an area for cultivating much-needed crops.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Cardamom Crossing", + "entries": [ + "Cardamom Crossing is a bridge that spans the Riohnar River, linking the Central Medina on the eastern bank with the Field and Harbor Quarters on the western side. The gatehouse on the eastern end remains open throughout the day but closes its gates at midnight. Anyone caught on the wrong side must wait until dawn for the gate to reopen.", + "Numerous shops and stalls line the length of the bridge, offering everything from exotic spices and handcrafted goods to fresh produce and savory street food. Cardamom Crossing is particularly famous for its 'green shops,' which sell a wide variety of decorative plants, vegetables, and seeds. The houses are adorned with aromatic garlands hanging from windows and ceilings, while strings of lanterns crisscross above, swaying in the strong cold breeze blowing from the river. Thanks to the colorful swaying lights that decorate the street, Cardamom Crossing is considered one of the city's most beautiful and pleasant streets to walk at night.", + "The steep banks of the Riohnar River make it challenging to access the land from the river, making swimming across nearly impossible. Cardamom Crossing is one of only two safe ways to cross the river; the other is a series of bridges spanning an islet 14 miles south of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Salt-water Farms", + "entries": [ + "With a very limited supply of fresh water, the Kirati cultivate salt-tolerant plants that can be irrigated using salt-water from the Riohnar River alongside small amounts of fresh water taken from the lakes to the north. These crops include fruits like dates and pomegranates, vegetables like asparagus and spinach, and a few root vegetables like beets and radishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Sanctum of Stars", + "entries": [ + "The purple tower rises high atop an elevated hill, visible from almost any part of the city.", + "Known as the Sanctum of Stars, the tower serves as an exclusive training school of magic under the Vizier's supervision. Inside, wizards immerse themselves in study using curated libraries of rare magical tomes collected by the Vizier throughout the years. The tower is surrounded by a complex of laboratories, practice halls, and dormitories that provides students with the facilities they need to master their craft.", + "The curriculum places a strong emphasis on fieldwork, compelling students to hone their magical abilities in real-world scenarios and against live targets beyond the city walls. The Vizier grants study rights within these halls only to the privileged, whether they possess exceptional skills or hail from wealthy and influential families.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Observatory", + "entries": [ + "At the top of the tower stands a large but relatively basic telescope. Only those with the proper permits from the Vizier are allowed to reach and use it to observe the stars." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harbor Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The Harbor Quarter is the city's newest district, purposefully built to house outsiders that moor at the docks and their cargo. To ensure smooth transit for newcomers and merchandise, stringent rules limit who can reside or operate businesses here, such as shipwrights, woodworkers, translators, and those who man the few taverns and inns that accommodate the local workforce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Iron Gate", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati strictly manage who enters the city and for what reasons. For this purpose, the Iron Gate was built.", + "The Iron Gate functions as a checkpoint to inspect and regulate the entrance of outsiders into the city. This includes a thorough registration process that involves an invasive check up of their past and their merchandise. Merchants often sign contracts that expedite their future visits.", + "Visitors granted entry into the city receive a writ of passage, which permits them to stay for up to one month. After this period, they must either leave Kirat or apply for a renewal. In exceptional circumstances\u2014such as being hired by a recognized guild or vetted by a reputable organization\u2014 individuals can receive writs valid for up to a year. Citizenship exempts individuals from needing a writ of passage. All tieflings receive automatic citizenship when they immigrate to Al'Kirat.", + "A writ of passage requires a payment of 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 9 of which are reimbursed when the visitor departs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Docks", + "entries": [ + "All incoming vessels into the city are expected to moor in this harbor unless they come in a diplomatic or military capacity, in which case they are expected to dock at the Palace Marina instead (area 3).", + "The harbor is always bustling with activity, crowded with merchant vessels and hundreds of workers. These laborers tirelessly move crates and barrels filled with merchandise from the ships to the numerous warehouses scattered throughout the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Emerald Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate is primarily used by merchants who transport water from the northern lakes back to the city. Several barracks near the gate house soldiers who are always on standby, prepared to fend off harpies and minotaurs that threaten these merchants. Due to these frequent raids, the northern outskirts are extremely dangerous, requiring heavy protection for anyone leaving the city through this gate. Guards ensure to warn outsiders of the dangers whenever they can.", + "Like the Ruby Gate, non-citizens must pay 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per head or wagon to pass through this gate\u2014in or out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. The Spiced Tail", + "entries": [ + "The tavern serves as a hub for the Veiled Syndicate, who use it to store illegal contraband and facilitate their smuggling operations. A large number of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans operate freely in the tavern without arousing suspicion, as the regular patrons of the establishment are human travelers or workers from the docks.", + "The owner of the tavern is an aging tiefling man named Lam, who is blissfully unaware that his tavern has become a front for criminal activities.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contraband", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores its contraband in the cellar, hidden inside empty casks of beer. Currently, the Syndicate's stash includes several satchels of a drug called 'pine dust,' a poison in powder form that induces euphoria and vivid hallucinations when touched." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate excels at smuggling outsiders, including wanted criminals, into the city by falsifying records or bribing officials. They charge 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a writ of passage lasting one month." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Current Developments", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has recently experienced an unprecedented influx of immigrants, following the Sultana's announcement that entry requirements would be eased. The city now promises year-long writs of passage to those willing to travel to Kunaten Keep and join the expedition into the Pyramid.", + "Currently, the Harbor Quarter is overwhelmed with newcomers. The limited inns are fully booked, and the offices issuing writs of passage have lines stretching several buildings long. After Kunaten Keep's destruction at the end of Chapter 4 and the looming war with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city starts granting citizenship to anyone willing to fight in its defense. With the harbors closing as the war nears, many are compelled to accept this deal with no way out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Grand_Bazaar.webp" + } + }, + "The Grand Bazaar is the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat, housed entirely indoors within the winding corridors of its massive building. Inside, hundreds of merchants sell their goods beneath vibrant canopies of colorful stalls.", + "For outsiders, walking through the Bazaar can be an intimidating and disorienting experience. The loud cacophony of voices haggling over the price of items, the lack of a clear and straight walkable path amidst the stalls, and the lengthy task of finding the specific thing you need amidst the literal thousands of objects for sale, can make the overall experience terrifying for first-timers. Merchants are not shy to approach or even corner potential customers, and with no set prices for most wares, vendors are accustomed to being persuasive, insistent, and sometimes even argumentative in order to sell you items at the highest prices they can. For these reasons and more, many outsiders consider their first experience too taxing to ever return.", + "Yet, for those who master the ways of the Bazaar, it becomes more than a marketplace\u2014it transforms into a way of life. Some develop a passion for finding hidden treasures, valuable or powerful trinkets overlooked by others. Others relish the thrill of buying something for cheap and then sell it for twice its value. Many spend their days exploring the hidden corners of the Bazaar, searching for wonderful discoveries: the perfect carpet, the most beautiful lamp, the freshest perfume, or the exact magical trinket they were looking for. When you realize that anything and everything can be found here; that finding it depends on your skills and knowledge; that its price hinges on your haggling prowess; and that only a fraction of the Bazaar can be explored in a single day, the experience becomes truly intoxicating.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "The Grand Bazaar has the following features and adheres to the following rules.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Size", + "entries": [ + "The main thoroughfares of the Bazaar are 20 feet wide, with grand domed ceilings that reach up to 30 feet. The narrower hallways connecting these main paths are usually 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Schedule", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar operates from sunrise to sunset. Each morning, merchants must bring all their stalls and wares to set up shop, and each night they must dismantle and take them home when the Bazaar closes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stalls", + "entries": [ + "Merchants can place their stalls anywhere within the expansive halls of the Bazaar. With no way to reserve or claim specific spots, locations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This compels merchants to wake at the crack of dawn to secure the best spots. There are no fees to set up a stall in the Bazaar.", + "The positioning of a merchant's stall is so crucial to their success that some may turn around and head home if all prime spots are taken, considering the day a lost cause. This constant reshuffling ensures that the Bazaar's layout and its hundreds of merchants are unique every day. This contributes greatly to the mystique of the Grand Bazaar, where no two days are ever the same." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Security and Patrols", + "entries": [ + "The guards who oversee and patrol the Bazaar take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day activities of the marketplace. Their primary duties are to catch thieves and prevent fights between vendors and customers, and the only regulation they enforce is ensuring there are clear pathways for customers to traverse the halls. It is not uncommon to see guards scold vendors who attempt to clog passages to attract more customers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Renting a Room", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar has a limited number of rooms available for rent, giving these vendors a dedicated and reserved space for their merchandise each day. However, the cost is usually prohibitive for most. These rooms are auctioned monthly, with the highest bidder earning the right to use the space for their business. Some rooms, depending on their location, can fetch bids of over 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a single month." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Vendors can bring and sell nearly anything, within reason. Restrictions mainly address items that are too dangerous, too large, or overly inconvenient for others. Established rules include: 'no animals larger than a cat,' 'nothing can protrude more than a foot outside your stall,' and 'no free samples of food'. Virtually everything else is handled on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the discretion of the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "Characters can travel to the Grand Bazaar to purchase almost anything they can think of, from weapons and armor to magical items and even poisons. Everything is for sale and can be found if one looks hard or long enough. All items listed in the Player's Handbook are available for purchase here.", + "{@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16} provides information on the prices of magical items and the rules for purchasing them here in the Bazaar. {@i Sands of Doom} expects players to be familiar with the available magical items they can purchase. You may freely show them all the magical items and their prices as they are listed in the appendix." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Shopkeepers", + "entries": [ + "Most vendors in the Grand Bazaar are ordinary tieflings just selling their wares, with nothing necessarily special about them. However, if you want to introduce a particularly eccentric or unique NPC, you may use those provided on this section. These quirky vendors will add a touch of wonder to the Bazaar and are designed to create interesting roleplay opportunities for your players, maybe even becoming recurring allies during the campaign. Feel free to have your players encounter these special NPCs whenever they explore the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaksby - Potions & Oils", + "entries": [ + "The stall is located inside a large rented room with a wide, doorless entrance, separated from the main hallway only by dangling beaded strings that can be pushed aside to enter. The interior of the room is foggy from the wisps of smoke that fume out of several unattended concoctions. The entire stall is filled with shelves laden with liquids of all colors, bubbling with pleasant sizzling sounds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find off-putting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul. Many of the potions he sells would easily be worth twice, if not three times the price in other cities around the world. However, Speaksby is looking to sell out the store and cash out as quickly as possible before others begin asking too many questions and rent is due." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby offers all items listed under 'Potions & Oils' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John - Poisons", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, see '{@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}'.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"You look like you could use some of my thick mucus,\" \"This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean?\" \"Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?\" \"I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more,\" and \"With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under 'Poisons' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celine - Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "The stall appears more as an elaborate nest of pillows and silks than a traditional market stand, centered around a large blue tent. Rows of spell scrolls rest atop the fabrics, each elegantly secured in its casing. Cats of all colors and sizes wander freely about the stall. Bowls of water and milk are scattered around the tent, and a large basket filled with food donated by customers sits by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Celine uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she has an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and is considered a fey creature. Additionally, she can understand and speak Common. Although she cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Celine offers all items listed under 'Spell Scrolls' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Spell Scrolls}. Without the proper license from the Vizier, she is prohibited from selling spell scrolls of 5th level or higher. Celine does not charge for adopting her cats; in fact, she is willing to deduct half the price of one scroll if the customer does so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Radija - Magical Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "The stall is hidden from the main routes through the Bazaar, tucked away in the Darkness behind several layers of vendors and crates. All of the items on sale are placed on top of a yellow square cloth and are kept close and tight to the vendor, who looms over the cloth, hunched over. Everything for sale has been stolen, either from the caravans that arrive in the city filled with Anubian loot or from unsuspecting wealthy travelers, though never stolen from her fellow vendors in the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM} with 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk, the tricky salesman the characters can meet in Kunaten Keep in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman}. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep (which is destroyed at the end of Chapter 4).", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day.", + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} has struggled to sell her wares, as most people know they are likely stolen and avoid her. If the characters buy something from her, they are likely her first genuine customers, providing her with the means to properly feed herself. If the characters continue to visit and buy from her, she becomes attached to them, following them around the city with the secret hope of being included in their group, driven by a longing for a family." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} is able to 'procure' any item of your choice, provided it does not exceed a value of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. As the party continues to do business with her, this limit increases, with each subsequent visit raising the maximum value of items she can acquire by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} knows the Grand Bazaar inside and out and can be commissioned to obtain any item the party desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skreeyek - Gems & Toys", + "entries": [ + "The stall occupies a rounded corner of the Bazaar, distinct from the rest as it is bordered by natural rock covered in small veins of crystals, instead of a tent or room. Every item on sale, whether gems or jewelry, is magically embedded deep into a heavy mold of rock, making theft nearly impossible without a pickaxe to break apart the stone.", + "The stall also features delightful toys made from minerals. Coral tiefling soldiers, rock-carved horses, and sandstone dollhouses are among the charming items for sale. Despite the impeccable craftsmanship, the prices are surprisingly affordable. The stall is a favorite among children, who love to admire the toys and play with Skreeyek, even climbing onto his shoulders when their parents aren't looking.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name.", + "Skreeyek can slowly modify the earthen composition of his body at will, allowing him to grow beautifully colored minerals and gems, which he sells. He can absorb various mineral ingredients and metals, combining them into simple forms of jewelry. More of an artist than a merchant, Skreeyek has no real need or desire for currency. Instead, he absorbs the coins it is given directly into his body, allowing him to use the metal for his future projects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek can sell any gem or mineral at its {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} value or trade one type of gem or mineral for another of equal value. Skreeyek exclusively barters using the gems at its stall, as he does not keep any coinage given to him. Skreeyek has ten chunks of amber (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each), available for purchase in his store.", + "Skreeyek also offers toys for sale at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} each. However, he enforces a limit of one toy per customer and ensures they are intended for children, as he does not want someone to buy them cheaply only to resell them later for a profit (several have tried this already)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Outskirts_of_AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Outskirts of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The grind of heavy wheels against the gritty trail grows more tiresome with each step as you slog on, weary and parched. The loud rush of the nearby salt river mocks you, its waters undrinkable. Suddenly, the soldiers around you clutch their spears, alert. A hauntingly beautiful melody fills the air\u2014a hymn that evokes memories of a distant home, laced with the promise of death. Then, a large rock crashes down from the treeline, killing a soldier instantly. The melody twists into shrill screeches, and the grind of heavy wheels is replaced by the clash of steel. Minotaurs and harpies swoop in, aiming to seize the barrels of water you were sworn to protect. This is life outside of Al'Kirat, where water is precious, no road is safe, and death lurks around every corner.", + "The setting for {@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the Torn Lands, a land devastated by a catastrophic event two thousand years ago. This calamity obliterated its inhabitants, leaving behind a cursed, desolate Wasteland. Today, it is a tainted realm filled with savage creatures, vast deserts, and the remnants of ancient civilizations. Only exiles and beasts reside here, cast out from more 'civilized' territories.", + "The adventure begins in Kirat, a region located on the westernmost edge of the Torn Lands. In this harsh region, beastfolk and tieflings struggle for survival and control over dwindling sources of water. Meanwhile, an endless stretch of cursed dunes slowly and meticulously advances from the east, where terrifying monsters and undead wander its tainted red sands.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, you'll find everything you need to know about Kirat in order to start playing {@i Sands of Doom}. This section provides a general overview of the landscape, some of its history, and a summary of the species that call it home.", + "Also included in this chapter is a detailed description of The Great Wasteland, the endless sea of dunes that stretches east of Al'Kirat. Within, you'll find details on its unique flora and fauna, a primer on the curse that haunts those sands, and all the rules and mechanics you will need in order to run sessions within its expanse.", + "This chapter, however, does not include a detailed description of locations found within The Great Wasteland, as that information will not be relevant until later in the story. For that information, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lay of the Land", + "entries": [ + "The name 'Kirat' traditionally refers to the region enclosed by the Dry Peaks of Tarakuir to the west and the Spire Mountains to the east, forming a naturally demarcated pocket of land. This name, meaning 'jewel,' originated from the tieflings that live in Al'Kirat. Thus, the term 'Kirati' generally refers to those who fall under the sphere of influence of the city of Al'Kirat, in particular the tieflings and humans who live there. The remaining inhabitants, namely beastfolk and goblinoids, use the names of their clans or tribes to indicate their origin or allegiance.", + "Beastfolk have inhabited the Torn Lands for as long as history remembers, making them the native population of most of its regions. Kirat, in particular, hosts several groups of beastfolk, including harpies, minotaurs, lizardfolk, quaggoths, worgs, and swine (see '{@adventure The Swine|SoD|6|Thornweald}'). Some live in the canyons, others in the jungles, and some even in the treacherous cursed dunes.", + "There are no official borders within this lawless land. No paperwork, authority, or sense of fairness can prevent anyone from mustering their forces and settling wherever they choose; as such, inhabitants only control what they can directly defend. This has always been true for the native beastfolk and remains true for the tieflings of the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geographical Boundaries", + "entries": [ + "Kirat is divided into two main regions: the badlands to the west and the dunes to the east. The badlands feature a range of geographical landmarks such as canyons, mesas, buttes, savannahs, steppes, and a northern jungle. In {@i Sands of Doom}, whenever the term 'badlands' is used, it refers to this entire region. Conversely, the eastern dunes are simply known as 'The Great Wasteland' by those in Kirat. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the terms 'dunes' or 'Wasteland' always refer to this eastern part of Kirat.", + "Kirat is bordered by the dwarven Kingdom of Drek'Alor to the west, the Beastlands to the south, the orcish Kingdom of O'grila to the east, and the endless Fanged Mountains to the north. The dwarves settle only underground, and the orcs have no interest in Kirat's limited resources; thus, only the inhabitants of the Beastlands ever engage in conflicts with those of Kirat. When these conflicts arise, they are rarely about conquering land, as there is little in Kirat worth fighting for. Instead, it is the scarcity of resources that drives them to war (see 'Beastwars')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastwars", + "entries": [ + "The Beastwars was a brutal conflict fought between the tieflings who migrated into Kirat and the native beastfolk of the badlands. Though it ended nearly a decade ago, its consequences still shape the region's politics and demographics and it remains the primary reason Al'Kirat has struggled to expand beyond their borders. The war also triggered the creation of the Slums, the legalization of slavery, and the political ascent of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Queen of Beasts", + "entries": [ + "When the tiefling migrants first arrived in Kirat, the banks of the Riohnar River were abundant with underground pockets of fresh water, enabling the tieflings to survive by digging wells to reach them. As Al'Kirat's wealth grew from the selling of Anubian treasures, word spread to the thousands of other tieflings still hiding beyond the sea, yearning for a home to call their own. These once-skeptical exiles would then make their own exodus to the burgeoning city, leading to a rapid increase in population.", + "The beastfolk of the region were held in check by a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, known then as the Queen of Beasts. She ruled the region by turning the beastfolk against each other, keeping them divided and weakened. From the moment the tieflings first arrived in the desert, their relations were tenuous at best; if not outright hostile. However, instead of challenging the newcomers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} grew infatuated by them, which did not sit well with the rest of the beastfolk.", + "Tensions reached a breaking point when the wells that sustained the Kirati began to run dry, pushing the tieflings to find a more reliable source of fresh water. Unfortunately, the lakes of the region were guarded by the beastfolk, who refused to share them and were ready to die for them.", + "For the first time in centuries, the beastfolk of Kirat had a common enemy. Their sudden unification meant {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} could no longer control them and she was unceremoniously deposed, replaced by a {@creature Harpy|XMM} named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} who now led the coalition of tribes and clans. Heightened tensions, failed negotiations, and a pressing need for water led to an inevitable conflict. Thus began the Beastwars." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A War for Water", + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk struck first. Kirati homes burned, entire settlements were razed, and tieflings were cornered and slain. Assaults were brutal and left few survivors.", + "Numerous and unpredictable, the beastfolk were difficult to stop. Harpies could fly in large numbers across vast distances, lizardfolk could travel covertly under the river, and the size and Strength of the minotaurs allowed them to defeat the Kirati in smaller skirmishes across the canyons of the region. By the sixth month of combat, the war had drawn in twice as many beastfolk, with more arriving en masse from the Beastlands, including clans of quaggoths, kenku, bugbears, worgs, and more. Even opportunistic goblins and ogres decided to join the fray, aiming to ambush and ransack Kirati caravans for baubles and treasure.", + "The Kirati were able to survive only by sacrificing all of their settlements with the exception of Al'Kirat, whose tall walls allowed for the tieflings to muster proper defenses against the onslaught.", + "The end to the brutal war came at the Battle of Deadrock, where Kirati forces clashed with a large beastfolk army on the Deadrock Buttes north of Al'Kirat. The labyrinthine passageways of the canyon offered no easy retreat for either army, and with neither side willing to surrender, the battle quickly turned gruesome. Chaos ruled as the fog of war descended; traps were set, ambushes were sprung, and armies became surrounded, leaving everyone uncertain of the state of the battle until the very end. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}, not yet the Vizier but already a leader among the Kirati, became famous for turning the canyon into a flaming caldera. Knowing the tieflings could withstand the flames far better than their enemies, he convoked a rain of fire that fell upon the battlefield, killing hundreds of Kirati but nearly three times the number of minotaurs, ultimately securing the victory. Nearly four thousand lives were lost that day.", + "The victory at the Battle of Deadrock gave the Kirati control over the Deadrock Buttes, as well as a fortified position from which to challenge the freshwater lakes in the Shining Plains to the north. With no way to defend the open plains, the minotaurs who held the region chose to retreat rather than to fight, allowing the Kirati to take control over the savannahs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Conflict", + "entries": [ + "With the Kirati firmly in control of the Deadrock Buttes and the nearby lakes, as well as the overwhelming defeat of the minotaurs, the beastfolk lost their appetite for war and the Beastwars finally ended. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} then led his forces against the goblins and ogres who had plagued the Kirati throughout the war. His army slaughtered the goblins and drove the survivors out of Kirat. The ogres were captured and imprisoned.", + "Al'Kirat quickly put the ogres to work in repairing the war-torn city. Their obedient and submissive nature ingratiated them with the Kirati. Seeing an opportunity, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} convinced the oligarchs of Al'Kirat to welcome all the other beastfolk prisoners captured during the war, to serve their sentences helping to rebuild the city. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} further swayed the law to permit citizens to purchase these beastfolk prisoners, both to fund the city's reparations and to distribute the workforce more effectively. The insidious impact of this decision only emerged years later, after the reconstruction of the city was completed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} had helped establish a new, grim form of slavery in the city, one far darker than the Kirati would have otherwise accepted. By that time, with the contracts signed and the law unequivocally enforcing their power, the city had to contend with its unfortunate decision: true slavery was legal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Today", + "entries": [ + "Today, the relationship between the Kirati and the beastfolk is fragile at best. The inhabitants of the Beastlands remain within their jungles, while the Kirati wisely avoid venturing too close to those woods. Some beastfolk peacefully live in Al'Kirat, most of whom arrived once as prisoners but later gained their freedom. Kenku, lizardfolk, and ogres have adapted well to city life; while minotaurs and harpies struggle with the tieflings' strict adherence to the law and usually depart for the desert as soon as they are freed.", + "The harpies, who had taken in the surviving minotaurs into their home, never truly ceased fighting. To this day, both harpies and minotaurs persist in their endless war, attacking caravans and thwarting any attempts the Kirati make to establish new settlements. The Kirati on their part have made several attempts to share the lakes and make peace, but {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has thwarted these efforts by using her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} to sow discord between the two. By perpetuating the conflict, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} can continue to capture and enslave rebel beastfolk for her own needs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Beastwars.webp" + }, + "title": "A Kirati settlement is attacked during the Beastwars" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What Happened to Lilith?", + "entries": [ + "After being deposed, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} vanished into the shadows, shedding her title of 'Queen of Beasts' to evade the assassins {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} had sent after her. For all intents and purposes, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} was believed dead\u2014and none mourned her passing.", + "In truth, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} was biding her time; having lost interest in the beastfolk she once controlled, she had now set her sights on a new target: the Kirati. Her obsession led to an unwholesome union with a Kirati soldier she fancied, resulting in the birth of the first {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}. Seeing the possibilities before her, the soldier and his seed was used to create dozens of these cursed creatures, until his heart finally gave out. By then, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} had developed an insatiable thirst for tiefling men and had a small army to begin her slow, insidious corruption of the city she had come to love." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Peoples of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Presented here are the species that inhabit the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings", + "entries": [ + "Tieflings are humans born with the blood of devils, usually as a result of dark rituals, infernal contracts, or unions between humans and these fiends. Branded by Hell, they exhibit traits such as horns, whipping tails, unusually sharp teeth, bright eyes, and unnatural skin colors, which distinguish them from their human ancestors. These tieflings fled death in human lands to the north and journeyed to Kirat in a mass exodus to build for themselves a new home. They now reside in Al'Kirat, the region's sole city and a hub of commerce.", + "The tieflings of Kirat and the city they built are central to the events of the adventure. For more information on the city and a detailed description of their culture and goals, see {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Overview of the City}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless noted otherwise, in addition to any other feature found in their stat block, all tieflings referenced in this book are assumed to have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, darkvision out of a range of 60 feet, and the ability to cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip at will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "The godless human lands of the north are perpetually consumed by war, death, and disease. Ambitious kings fight over the charred remains of villages, while bandit lords bribe them to defile, pillage, and enslave those under their dominion. Demon worship is on the rise in the dark alleys of their filthy cities. In these regions, tieflings are frequently regarded as fiendish spawn to be hunted and killed.", + "Humans who are exiled or sentenced to die are often shipped to Kirat's cursed dunes and abandoned there to perish. To survive, many of them band together, turning into bandits who ambush caravans passing through the dunes. Many peaceful humans also choose to travel to places such as Al'Kirat to escape the turmoil of their homelands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk of Kirat are anthropomorphic beings with humanoid bodies and animalistic features. Some believe they descend from the Aru, the deities of the ancient Anubian Empire, who themselves had hybrid forms combining humanoid and animal traits. In addition to their animal-like appearance, beastfolk often have abilities associated with the animals that make up their form. For instance, harpies can fly and sing like birds, while lizardfolk can swim and lay eggs like lizards.", + "Beastfolk are the native inhabitants of the Torn Lands. Following the fall of the Anubian Empire, some beastfolk established their own cities and kingdoms. Many were killed or displaced, while others integrated into the cultures of more powerful groups over time. There is no single culture or creed among the beastfolk; just as a tiger differs greatly from a boar, so do the various beastfolk groups and cultures found throughout these lands.", + "Generally speaking, the beastfolk speak a language they call Thru'aan, a form of Abyssal with hundreds of regional variations depending on the group of beastfolk that speaks it. Those fluent in Abyssal can understand Thru'aan. The reason why the beastfolk adopted Abyssal as the base for their language remains unknown, but it is nearly ubiquitous throughout their lands. In Al'Kirat, beastfolk speak Common when interacting openly in the city but switch to Thru'aan when communicating with others of their kind.", + "The badlands of Kirat are home to many types of beastfolk, with the most common being harpies, jackalweres, kenku, lizardfolk, and minotaurs. While these beastfolk generally adhere to their descriptions in the 5th edition Monster Manual, a few additions are detailed in each of their individual entries described in this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The harpies of Kirat are the only major group of beastfolk found north of the Beastlands to have retained their original territories after the Beastwars. They inhabit the high peaks of the Dustwind Buttes, sharing their homes with the minotaurs, who were displaced by the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Downs of Sleep", + "entries": [ + "Inhaling the scent of a harpy's feather can lull a creature to sleep. The feather must be pressed firmly to the creature's nose, and the creature must take a long, deep breath for the effect to work. The creature then falls asleep and awakens {@dice 1d8} hours later. A feather plucked from a harpy loses this ability after a single use.", + "Harpies are known to take hostages by grappling their victims and pressing their wings against their faces until they fall asleep. A creature grappled by a harpy must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or fall {@condition Unconscious} for {@dice 1d8} hours. Any damage awakens such a sleeping creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Leader", + "entries": [ + "A harpy named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} leads both the harpies and the minotaurs, and it is her exceptional tactical mind\u2014a rare trait among harpies\u2014that has kept her brood from succumbing to the might of the Kirati.", + "The labyrinthine layout of the buttes, coupled with the harpies' ability to fly and the minotaur's eidetic memory for mazes, makes a large-scale assault against them nearly impossible. Countless adventurers sent by Al'Kirat have perished in their attempts to slay {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk have a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in almost any environment. As a result, they can be found anywhere within Kirat. Their scales change color based on their habitat: swamp or forest lizardfolk usually have dark green scales, desert-dwelling lizardfolk take on light brown or dark reddish hues, and those in Al'Kirat display a variety of colors in between.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizard Brain", + "entries": [ + "The cold, pragmatic mind of a lizardfolk constantly reforges itself, shedding old personality traits and quirks while developing new ones to adapt to their current environment. A lizardfolk's tastes, desires, and goals are cycled and discarded, manufactured by their brains as a form of evolution, all designed to help them thrive in their current task. It is uncommon for a lizardfolk to maintain the same personality for longer than a month.", + "Many lizardfolk have willingly settled in Al'Kirat, perfectly adapting to its mercantile culture. These urban lizardfolk adopt an affable demeanor to avoid appearing threatening to the local community, while leveraging their superior craftsmanship skills to create and sell useful tools. Conversely, the lizardfolk in the wilds survive by constructing a bloodthirsty and violent personality, which helps them cope with the dangerous life they live." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Form", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk are hermaphroditic and all of them have the capability to lay eggs. At the time of breeding, each of them can choose whether they want to fertilize or be fertilized.", + "There are no males or females in lizardfolk society. Lizardfolk often speak in the third person, using terms such as 'this one' when referencing themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres roam the desert as jackals, blend into towns as humans, and ambush unsuspecting travelers as a hybrid form of the two. Even though they share similar bestial traits to beastfolk, the jackalweres of Kirat were created by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} using demonic magic, making them more akin to fiends than typical humanoids. Having stayed largely hidden since their creation, their existence remains a subject for rumors and superstition among both Kirati and beastfolk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres infiltrate Al'Kirat under Lilith's command. There, they scheme, bribe, and coerce as part of the Veiled Syndicate\u2014a powerful and secretive criminal organization. These jackalweres frequently abduct men for Lilith to mate with, resulting in the birth of more jackalweres to further grow her control over the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Pariahs", + "entries": [ + "While jackalweres can effectively mimic human appearance, they struggle comically with human mannerisms and social norms. It is not uncommon to hear a jackalwere say things like \"hello fellow human\" or \"this feeding ritual was most enjoyable.\" Disguised jackalweres might wear a shirt backwards, have two left shoes on, or find it difficult to eat with a fork. For these reasons, jackalweres usually avoid the spotlight whenever possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku", + "entries": [ + "Preferring the bustle of civilization to the harshness of the wilderness, kenku frequently congregate in large urban areas, forming close-knit, segregated communities within them. In Kirat, kenku reside exclusively in Al'Kirat. They like to live on the flat roofs of houses, particularly in the Slums.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mimicry", + "entries": [ + "Kenku are captivated by sounds and are often distracted by unusual noises around them. They possess an extraordinary ability to perfectly mimic any sound they hear, including voices. Their brains have an eidetic memory for sounds, enabling them to remember complex combinations of noises with astonishing precision even years after hearing them.", + "In Al'Kirat, kenku are often employed as listeners during important business meetings or legal trials, ensuring that every word spoken is accurately recorded. Some criminals have been caught solely because a kenku overheard their confession and replicated it flawlessly for the proper authorities or judges to hear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onomatopoeia", + "entries": [ + "The brain of a kenku does not associate images with names as other creatures do; they associate images with sounds. Thus, a kenku might call a clock a 'Tick-Tock' or a cat a 'Meow' in conversation, as these terms are easier for them to remember. It is common for kenku to identify people by a catchphrase they frequently say or a distinctive sound they make.", + "Most kenku use onomatopoeia to describe sounds, but some will accurately mimic the sound itself when precision is necessary, such as distinguishing between two similar objects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Minotaurs", + "entries": [ + "The minotaurs once inhabited the savannahs of Kirat until they were displaced at the end of the Beastwars. They now live amongst the harpies of the Dustwind Buttes. Rebel minotaurs attack Kirati on sight, while those living in Al'Kirat are typically prisoners, serving their time as slaves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuned to Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Minotaurs are deeply attuned to the spirits of the land, sometimes hearing their messages in the rustling leaves, the blowing wind, or the waves in the water. Those who dedicate themselves to interpreting these messages become seers, who commune with the spirits and use their wisdom to guide their tribes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirit Effigy", + "entries": [ + "For one reason or another, spirits can become naturally drawn to a specific location and object. Minotaurs devote their lives to visiting these sites and collecting these items, sometimes decorating their attire with them to earn the spirits' favor in their daily lives. These objects can be a simple rock, a carved piece of wood, or even biological remains such as a bone or a clump of hair. Minotaur settlements center around a tall effigy composed of hundreds of these objects, often shaped into forms such as that of a large face, a bonfire, or even a building. 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Now that the goblins have been driven out of the region, ogres are only found in the city of Al'Kirat. Most are either slaves or servants, while the rest spend their time searching for anyone to tell them what to do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Way", + "entries": [ + "Ogres always pursue their goals in the simplest, laziest, and most straightforward manner, particularly such that it minimizes their risk of harm. Since their goals are usually related to food, it often means obeying and capitulating to the whims of a master in exchange for sustenance.", + "Ogres have no pride and no desire for long-term self fullfillment. This trait has enabled ogres to survive in Kirat despite their severe lack of intellect, as when authority demands their compliance, they readily submit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila have a warmongering culture that often leads to endless conflicts and civil wars within their kingdom. They believe in a paradise called 'Ouro,' whose entrance lies on the highest plateau of their realm, guarded by a colossal serpent known as 'The Silent Snake.' This paradise is said to hold cities of gold, where the mightiest warriors are transformed into massive dinosaurs, to live the rest of their existence as apex predators. Orcs dedicate their lives to proving themselves as the strongest in any way they can, hoping to earn entrance into this paradise upon their death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bond with Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs possess a deep affinity with dinosaurs, enabling them to sense their emotions and understand the meanings of their bellows. This bond has enabled the orcs of O'grila to tame, breed, and train the dinosaurs of the region. By training dinosaurs to understand the Orcish language, both groups are able to communicate, albeit in a rudimentary manner. This bond forges a powerful attachment, with orcs and their dinosaurs willing to die for one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bone Wielding", + "entries": [ + "Metal is forbidden in all of O'grila, so the orcs craft their armor and weapons from the bones of great dinosaurs. Believing that vibrant plumage makes dinosaurs more intimidating, the orcs have adopted this feature into their attire. They wear large, colorful feathers in their everyday clothes, and their armor is adorned with intricate feathery designs to stand out in combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves come from Drek'Alor, an arid valley west of Kirat, beyond the Dry Peaks of Karatuir. Their kingdom lies under the tall mountains of the region, where they have constructed their cities below ground. Each mountain houses a single city, and all the cities are connected by vast networks of underground tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Millennia at War", + "entries": [ + "Due to the dwarves' aversion to living above ground, the Anubians never perceived their growing power as a threat. This allowed them to become one of the few allies of the ancient gnolls during their reign thousands of years ago. However, when the Darakni launched their attack and the Cataclysm ravaged the land, the dwarves were left to pick up the pieces.", + "The small hives of Darakni that survived the destruction turned their relentless attacks onto the dwarves and have continued to do so for the last two thousand years. The network of tunnels between the dwarven cities became an endless battleground that the dwarves have been steadily losing ever since. Four of their seven ancestral cities have already been claimed by the insects and now lie as abandoned ruins, with the tunnels leading to these cities sealed to keep the Darakni at bay.", + "With few exceptions, dwarves found beyond Drek'Alor are the survivors of these cities destroyed by the swarms. Since all major tunnels leading in and out of the surviving capitals are entrenched in perpetual war, these survivors have no choice but to live in exile, unable to return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Firearms", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. The only known grimstone deposits are found in the mountains they inhabit, making it an extremely rare resource. After centuries of meticulous craftsmanship and technological advancement, the dwarves of Drek'Alor created Grimfire Pistols, deadly firearms that utilize the explosive properties of this mineral.", + "The Ammunition consists of an iron pellet coated in a sticky resin that binds black powder to its surface. When fired, the iron pellet flies at incredible speeds toward its target, exploding upon impact.", + "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of {@adventure the Black Company|SoD|10|The Black Company}\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Dwarf, One Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Nearly every dwarf carries a Grimfire Pistol, but it is rare for one to have enough grimpowder for more than a single reload. Many dwarves safeguard the last shot of their Grimfire Pistol for decades, if not centuries, treasuring the powder as a solemn keepsake of their lost home\u2014a home they know they can never reclaim.", + "If you wish to have a dwarf wield a grimfire pistol, you can give them the 'Grimfire Pistol' feature described ahead. Outside of Drek'Alor, grimfire firearms are rare, and without the grimpowder to reload them, they are useless.", + "Grimpowder is extremely valuable, with a pound worth several times its weight in gold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon (NPCs shoot with a +7 to hit). Reach: 30/90 ft. Hit: 26 (4d12) Piercing damage.}", + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. 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Tall walls protect it from enemies, while deep coffers finance its wide streets and towering spires. The city of Al'Kirat is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Mines", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate and leads the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} of Kirat, lairs in these damp tunnels. For more information on the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and the layout of her lair, see '{@adventure Lair of the Lamia|SoD|7|Lair of the Lamia}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastlands", + "entries": [ + "The Beastlands encompass a vast, lush region of jungle situated nearly 20 miles south of Al'Kirat, extending an additional 100 miles to the west. Numerous water tunnels that run underneath Kirat emerge in the Beastlands, creating lakes that enrich the region's lush landscape. This valley is home to hundreds of beastfolk tribes, many with settlements large enough to be considered cities. Most tribes are isolated and fiercely territorial. Shambala, the largest city in the Beastlands, is a unique settlement where various beastfolk tribes live together in harmony.", + "To this day, the number of beastfolk in the Beastlands and the locations of their cities remain a mystery to the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breath of Life", + "entries": [ + "Control over the Beast Lakes led to the founding of Breath of Life, a settlement created by caravaneers eager to profit from the freshwater trade. They now make continuous trips transporting water from Breath of Life to Qadiran Gate, Al'Kirat, and even to the distant town of Tail's End.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "150 (75% tiefling, 20% human, 4% beastfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "A small council of merchants governs the town. They seldom meet and rarely agree on rules or laws. As a result, the inhabitants are mostly left to their own devices." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "The town exports barrels of freshwater, each weighing 200 lbs and holding 20 gallons of water, priced at 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per barrel. Caravans journeying to Al'Kirat and back require a two day travel. Such caravans usually consist of 10 camels, each carrying two barrels of water, protected by 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] (paid 4 gp each for the round trip), and managed by up to five {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} who collectively own the camels." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beast Lakes", + "entries": [ + "Known as the Beast Lakes, these three bodies of water\u2014 one by Breath of Life and two others to the northwest and southwest of the settlement\u2014are the tieflings' sole source of fresh drinking water. The Beastwars came to an end when the Kirati wrested control of the lake settled in what is nowadays Breath of Life.", + "In recent years, the lakes have been drying up rapidly, and the Kirati worry they will eventually need to find another alternative source to sustain their population.", + "Once, healthy rivers fed these lakes, thanks to minotaur seers who communed with the spirits of the land and bargained for their aid. These ancient spirits harbor resentment towards the Kirati, who destroyed the effigies that once contained them. The Kirati thus pay the price with dry riverbanks and rapidly shrinking lakes. The seers alone possess the knowledge to appease the spirits' wrath, but believing the spirits' anger to be just, they simply wait for the day when the Kirati's thirst will remain unquenched." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deadrock Buttes", + "entries": [ + "A butte is an isolated hill with steep, vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. The Deadrock Buttes are filled with thousands of these formations, towering several hundred feet high and creating labyrinthine passageways that cut through the canyon.", + "Beastfolk lived here once, until the end of the Beastwars. These buttes are now home to wild animals and {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dry Peaks of Tarakuir", + "entries": [ + "These mountains separate Kirat from the dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor. Small clans of goblins inhabit both the surface and the depths of the mountain. From time to time, earth elementals can be seen wandering through the mountains, bound by the dwarves eons ago to scout and defend their borders.", + "Tarakuir was the underground dwarven city that gave the mountain range its name. Nearly two thousand years ago, the city was overrun and destroyed by Darakni. As the city fell, all tunnels leading in and out were permanently sealed to stop the insects from spreading to the rest of the kingdom. Most of the citizens, unable to escape in time, were entombed with the enemy and left to die. The city's location remains a closely guarded secret to prevent anyone from reopening the tunnels and unleashing the deadly swarm trapped within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dustwind Buttes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Far larger than its sister to the west, the Dustwind Buttes extend partially into the Great Wasteland. This region is home to the harpies and minotaurs of Kirat, who dwell in rocky huts perched onto the pinnacles of the buttes. They have built simple bridges that span the flat tops of the buttes, allowing for the formation of large settlements high up that remain safe from Kirati attacks from down below.", + "The Dustwind Buttes echoes with all manner of sounds, dominated by the singing and screeching of the harpies.", + "Water is a constant concern for the beastfolk here. They survive by extracting water from the blood they drink, the few fruits they find, and the fresh water they steal. Minotaur druids frequently appease the spirits of the land for the little moisture they get, sometimes even summoning the rare light rain that falls on their territory.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "2,000 (80% Arrakia harpy tribe, 17% Mok'Tar minotaur clan, 2% Ogre, 1% Lizardfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} is the {@creature Harpy|XMM} matriarch of the Arrakia tribe and the symbolic leader of what remains of the beastfolk rebellion. She devotes all her efforts to harnessing the rampaging desires of the beastfolk, channeling their focus into successful guerrilla-style attacks that thwart the Kirati's efforts to expand. {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} is the current chieftain of the Mok'Tar minotaur clan. He has become a tyrant, embittered by the death of his father in the Beastwars." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rebel Army", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} is capable of assembling a disorganized force of 1,000 {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} and 250 {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Banditry. The rebels engage in the ambushing and plundering of travelers, caravans, and ships passing through the badlands. They survive on the food they pillage, supplemented by fish from the Riohnar River and wildlife hunted in the Shining Plains. The treasure they loot is traded with both human bandits and lizardfolk from the Wasteland." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Dustwind_Buttes.webp" + }, + "title": "Dustwind Buttes" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forbidden Jungles", + "entries": [ + "The jungles to the north are home to savage {@creature Troll|XMM|Trolls}, {@creature Giant Spider|XMM|Giant Spiders}, and what the Kirati believe to be the last of the Goblins in Kirat. An unknown magic has made the trolls {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire, turning them into a terrifying threat that the Kirati have endeavored to avoid.", + "The only known beastfolk inhabiting this region are the {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}, pale-haired, wolverine-like humanoids. They domesticate the jungle's native spiders and weave expansive settlements from their webs, perched high in the treetops." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Qadiran Gate", + "entries": [ + "The Qadiran Gate is a Kirati fortress that guards a critical choke-point between the Deadrock Buttes and the Riohnar River, build primarily to protect the lakes. Caravans journeying from Al'Kirat to Breath of Life and back use the fortress as a checkpoint, where they can eat and rest. The soldiers are kept busy by constant skirmishes against rebel minotaurs and harpies, working tirelessly to secure the passage for the vital deliveries of water into the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Ruins", + "entries": [ + "These ruins are the remnants of Kirati settlements that fell to the beastfolk during the Beastwars. The beastfolk launched their attacks from the hills, the river, and the skies, leaving the Kirati helpless against the relentless assault that came from every direction. The survivors of these destroyed settlements were relocated to mudbrick makeshift homes within Al'Kirat, which gradually developed into the Slums of the city.", + "No significant effort has been made to resettle these locations, as the minotaurs and harpies of the Dustwind Buttes continually disrupt any such attempts. As a result, these areas are now used exclusively as makeshift barracks for the Kirati soldiers who patrol the region, who utilize the ruined buildings to store supplies and rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riohnar River", + "entries": [ + "The coastline rises several hundred feet above the sea, making it impossible for ships to disembark along its rocky cliffs. Fortunately, the Rionhar River cuts through the cliff face and extends thousands of miles inland. Ships can follow this river from the sea and disembark at the few suitable moors located inside, such as within the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The Riohnar River is a {@b saltwater river}, as such, it cannot satisfy the thirst of the region's population. Nevertheless, it provides an abundant supply of fish and serves as a vital trade route with a direct access to the sea.", + "Approximately 90 miles inland, the river enters a cave system and transforms into a subterranean river. Underground, it splinters into dozens of smaller rivers that spread throughout the continent. Some of these rivers filter through the ground and emerge in the Beastlands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dimensions", + "entries": [ + "While it passes through the badlands, the Riohnar River spans an average width of 200 feet and reaches an average depth of 50 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shining Plains", + "entries": [ + "An expansive savannah stretches from the Dustwind and Deadrock Buttes to the Forbidden Forest by the coastline. With few hills and sparse tree cover, the yellow grass of the Shining Plains extends endlessly across the horizon. Abandoned minotaur effigies can still be seen scattered throughout the plains.", + "Various beasts graze and hunt throughout the savannah, such as {@creature Lion|XMM|Lions}, {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM|Rhinoceroses}, antelopes, {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}, {@creature Jackal|XMM|Jackals}, warthogs, {@creature Hawk|XMM|Hawks}, wildebeests, and {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants}. {@creature Wild dog|ToA|Wild Dogs}, in particular, overbreed in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tail's End", + "entries": [ + "Tail's End was founded to address Al'Kirat's growing demand for stone. As the city prospered and its population swelled, the need for sturdy walls and proper housing became pressing. Unable to sustain the high cost of importing stone from other kingdoms, the tieflings established this town and its quarry to provide a reliable local supply.", + "The settlement uses a massive lift (see 'The Great Lift') to lower workers to the cliffside, where they extract stone directly from the cliff's face.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Lift", + "entries": [ + "The Great Lift is an engineering marvel, commissioned by the Sultana and constructed by the dwarves of Drek'Alor, it is designed to facilitate the cutting of valuable stone from the cliff's walls. Though it has the capability to descend the full 1,000 feet down to the base of the cliff, fear of the monstrous denizens of the Scourged Lands has prevented it from ever being lowered that far.", + "The grand construction uses counterweights to automate the ascent of the lift, while the descent is managed by a complex block and tackle system\u2014the latter which needs the Strength of either ten men or three ogres to operate. These workers must push a heavy pulley until the lift lowers to the desired level, then they press a lever to lock the breaks. After enough stone is quarried, the lever is disengaged, and the lift gently rises automatically back to the top." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "300 (76% tiefling, 12% enslaved ogres, 7% human, 2% enslaved minotaurs, 2% jackalweres)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate (see '{@adventure Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Stone-cutting and delivery. The town exports units of cut stone, including granite, basalt, and sandstone, all valued at an average of 1.5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per pound. Caravans depart weekly for a four-day round trip to Al'Kirat. Each caravan typically includes 20 {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels} and 4 enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, each bearing up to 200 lbs of stone. The convoy is guarded by 10 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] (each earning 4 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the trip) and 2 additional enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} who assist with its defense. The caravan is managed by up to 10 merchants (use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) who oversee the operation. The caravan typically returns to Tail's End with coffers containing as much as 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per trip." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Scourged Lands", + "entries": [ + "The lands south of the Beastlands (not marked on the map) are cloaked in dark jungles teeming with even darker beastfolk. Among these, sadistic serpent-men, murderous dark-scale lizardfolk, man-eating apes, monstrous vampiric bats, and Sobek\u2014crocodile beastfolk\u2014roam the hidden corners of these savage wilds.", + "The Scourged Lands are shrouded in a pervasive fog known as 'The Shade.' This fog crystallizes the souls of all who perish within it, turning their spirits into quartz. The stronger the soul, the purer the gem, which is often used as currency among the region's inhabitants.", + "The only direct route to the Scourged Lands is through the lift at Tail's End, which descends hundreds of feet into the jungles below. Otherwise, one would need to traverse the Beastlands and travel hundreds of miles to reach it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "To the east of Al'Kirat lies an endless sea of sand. Widely believed to be cursed, the sand possesses a dark red color resembling rust, which absorbs and vanishes any and all trace of water that touches it. As a result, nothing grows within these dunes, turning it into a dry wasteland unsuited for most forms of life. The humans and pirates from the north call it the 'Crimson Waste', the dwarves and other ancient scholars refer to it as the 'Red Desert of Anubia,' the orcs of the Kingdom of O'grila fear it as the 'Sea of No Water,' while the Kirati have chosen to name it simply: 'The Great Wasteland.'", + "Until the last few decades, the civilizations of the world considered the Wasteland to be nothing but a barren domain of death. A place populated by monsters, fools, and the occasional undead; a region only suited for the banished\u2014sent there to die. However, the Wasteland is filled with the ruins of an ancient and powerful civilization\u2014a fallen empire that left behind untold riches hidden behind the vaults of their many ruined cities, now sunken under the cursed red sand.", + "No one has been able to map the entire Wasteland, believed to extend nearly 400 miles at its longest and close to 250 miles at its widest. Even in the small portion found within Kirat, which the Kirati have attempted to explore for years, the dangers and vastness of the dune has allowed only for the major natural structures to be mapped. Most of the Wasteland remains either completely undiscovered, kept secret by the few who exploit it, or guarded by deadly forces that kill any who find it.", + "For descriptions of locations found within the Wasteland, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Wasteland.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Cursed Dunes", + "entries": [ + "The great Cataclysm wrought by the Aru disintegrated everything within its grasp, a magical devastation unparalleled in this world. To ensure nothing survived its wrath, a magical taint spread through the ruptured land, seeping into every nook and designed to devour all life. This taint, expected to eventually subside and dissipate, instead evolved. Its mutations vary from region to region. Here in the Wasteland, it takes the form of a vast cursed red desert possessed by the spirit of a dark and mysterious entity. This being saps the energy of those who walk it, feeds on the blood that spills within it, and controls the dead that perish around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red Sand", + "entries": [ + "The sand of the Wasteland contains a unique particle, a byproduct of the destructive magics of the Cataclysm. The orcs of the region call it the 'Rust,' as it gives the dunes their dark reddish tone. The term has spread amongst the denizens of Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Water", + "entries": [ + "Rust climbs over any water it touches. This creates the illusion that the sand 'drinks' and destroys any water that lands on it, while it is actually pushing the water deep underground. This creates a vicious cycle: no water evaporates from the dunes, no humidity forms, no clouds or rain are produced, and the land dries more and more as time passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing Blood", + "entries": [ + "Prolonged contact with fresh blood removes the red taint from the sand. When blood is spilled in the Wasteland, it sinks beneath the sand, much like water. As it accumulates beneath the surface, the blood slowly destroys the Rust from the bottom up. If enough blood is spilled in one area, it will continue to remove the Rust until it reaches the surface, creating capillary channels that connect to deep underground reservoirs, where water has pooled for millennia, to the surface. These small channels result in the formation of water springs.", + "Only a rare few are aware of this phenomenon, typically those keen on spilling blood in the dunes.", + "No existing civilization understands what the Rust truly is or how it functions. These cultures regard the Rust as either a curse on the land or as the physical manifestation of the Will of the Sands (see below). Either way, they make every effort to prevent the red sand from spreading beyond the Wasteland and into their domains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Will_of_the_Sands.webp" + }, + "title": "An emanation of the Will of the Sands" + }, + "A mysterious presence lingers within the Wasteland. This presence is felt only in regions filled with the red sand and requires several days of exposure before a creature can sense it. Once felt, however, it is a tangible and undeniable sensation\u2014 akin to a perpetual feeling of being watched. Caravaneers have dubbed the ominous presence, the 'Will of the Sands.'", + "The Will is a corruptive force born of the Cataclysm\u2014an insidious, fractured being that thirsts for the blood of the living. Its influence rides on the wind, filling the ears of travelers with disjointed whispers of death and despair. Many who sleep within the Wasteland are haunted by nightmares where they suffocate, buried alive in an endless sea of sand. Animals that remain in the dunes too long are often driven to madness, turning violent and unpredictable.", + "Creatures that perish in the dunes are sometimes raised as undead\u2014their skin flayed to the bone, leaving only a skeleton covered in the cursed Rust. These undead, called 'Rustbone Skeletons', roam the dunes in search of living creatures to slay. Their appearance is usually preceded by ominous whispers floating in the wind, leading some to surmise they are controlled or directed by the Will of the Sands.", + "The true nature of the dark spirit remains unknown, even to the gods. The Aru fear they might have created or awakened something both terrible and uncontrollable. To prevent the spread of this taint into their celestial realms, the Aru closed the gateways into the Duaat, leaving the avatars of several remaining Aru\u2014and all else\u2014behind to face their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powers of the Will", + "entries": [ + "The abilities of the Will of the Sands are intentionally kept vague. It is meant to be an otherworldly force of nature, beyond taming or understanding. It lacks a 'core' or 'mind,' and cannot coherently communicate with mortals. It is a fleeting sentience whose desires produce physical manifestations confined to areas filled with the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control Undead", + "entries": [ + "The Will can exert control over the dead found within the Wasteland, manipulating them to attack living creatures. This influence cannot dominate neither sentient Undead nor those who are already controlled by another force or magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manipulate Wind", + "entries": [ + "The Will can influence the winds, creating sandstorms, forming blowouts, and spreading the red sands beyond the boundaries of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Messages", + "entries": [ + "The Will can produce ominous whispers in the wind and inflict terrifying nightmares on creatures. These messages are always incoherent and invariably related to death or blood." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Will", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands is neither good nor evil. It lacks any sense of self-preservation or true Intelligence. Its essence is too dissociated to communicate or be communicated with. Creatures driven mad by the Wasteland often repeat the phrase 'Ashes and dust,' a mantra that is pervasive in the nightmares it gives to creatures that hear its dark whispers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands aims to spill as much bloods as possible within its territory. It assists those who bring bloodshed while hindering those who try to prevent it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Support", + "entries": [ + "Here are the four main ways by which you can showcase the existence of the Will of the Sands, without directly showcasing its existence:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes have an ever-present, ominous presence", + "entries": [ + "Creatures trying to relax, meditate, or sleep feel as if someone is right there with them, intending to hurt them. This feeling leaves them uncomfortable and paranoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes try to bury its victims", + "entries": [ + "Creatures slowly sink into the sand whenever they remain still. Sleeping creatures often awaken half-buried. Living beings sink faster and deeper in the sand than non-living objects or constructs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes crave blood", + "entries": [ + "Creatures bleed faster when their wounds are submerged in the red sand. It also requires extra effort to pull a bleeding limb out of the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes hide and reveal what they wish", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes a powerful wind blows away the sand to reveal an important secret or a valuable treasure, while other times it creates sandstorms to ward off creatures or to bury objects from sight. These acts are not subtle to the observant." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands can either help or hinder the player characters, all depending on whether the outcome will cause more or less bloodshed. If the characters are hunting enemies or seeking tools to use for killing, they may find the dunes easier to traverse or their objectives easier to find. However, if they are fleeing from pursuers or attempting to save others from doom, they might find the dunes slowing them down, obscuring their escape routes, or clearing the way for their enemies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alterations to Life & Magic", + "entries": [ + "The Great Wasteland is tainted with a lingering magical poison, a dark legacy of the great Cataclysm unleashed by the Aru millennia ago. While much of this corruptive residue has dissipated over time, some remains potent enough to affect creatures today.", + "The following rules apply for all creatures in the Wasteland. Creatures can avoid these limitations by stepping into an area designated as an 'Oasis', where the Rust is not present and the Will of the Sands holds no power.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Long Rests", + "entry": "While characters can sleep to fend off exhaustion, they cannot gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Wasteland. Short rests function as normal. Magic items that normally restore their charges or abilities at dawn now do so only while at an Oasis." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakened Portals and Barriers", + "entry": "Extradimensional portals, like those formed by the {@spell Rope Trick|XPHB} spell, and force barriers, such as those created by the {@spell Leomund's Tiny Hut|XPHB} spell, last only half their usual duration, up to a maximum of one hour. Magic items with permanent portals or barriers, such as the extradimensional portal found within a {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}, have their effects suspended while in the Wasteland." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Water is Sand", + "entry": "Spells and effects intended to conjure food or drinkable water fail while within the dunes, producing only dust and sand instead. Conjured sustenance brought into the Wasteland functions as normal; but expires after 24 hours." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Persistent Death Saves [Optional]", + "entry": "Failed {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws} accrued while in the Wasteland persist and do not reset back to 0, even if a character is stabilized or healed. Only by reaching an Oasis, leaving the Wasteland, or by being resurrected from death can a character clear any of their accumulated failed {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "An Oasis is an area in the Wasteland where the Will of the Sands holds no power, generally because the location is either freed or shielded from the Rust. Sand without Rust retains its traditional yellowish color, and any such location is free from the magical hindrances associated with the Wasteland as described under 'Alterations to Life & Magic'.", + "Typically, though not always, Oases have a spring of pure water. In the Wasteland, water springs can only form in areas free from Rust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Safe-Havens", + "entries": [ + "Oases are special in {@i Sands of Doom} because they are free from the limitations and penalties characters face while traveling through the Wasteland. For instance, characters cannot gain the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Wasteland, unless they do so within the bounds of an Oasis. Undead controlled by the Will of the Sands cannot enter the bounds of an Oasis.", + "Areas that count as an Oasis will have the term 'Oasis' clearly stated, either as part of the location's title or in its description.", + "A location within the Wasteland is only considered an Oasis when it is specifically marked as such, or when it satisfies any of the requirements described below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earth", + "entries": [ + "The location is 200 feet deep, such as within a cave where the red sand cannot penetrate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "It is within 30 feet of a natural water source that cannot or has not sunk into the sand, such as a river or lake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sky", + "entries": [ + "It is more than 500 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Removing an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms or strong winds that bring Rust into an Oasis can eventually destroy it. If enough Rust is blown over a spring, the Rust will cover the water and eventually push it further down into the ground. During this time, the area becomes a dangerous {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. If the Rust continues to pile up, it will eventually sink the water so deep that the once beautiful spring will become just another stretch of dry land amidst the dunes.", + "Most long-standing Oases in the Wasteland have natural ways to prevent the accumulation of Rust on the water, otherwise they would have disappeared long ago. Some exist within large caves where the wind can't blow, others are protected by large cliffs that shield them from the wind or have animals that inadvertently drink the floating Rust when they consume water from the spring. When no such natural protection is available, a spring can be kept alive by purposefully removing the Rust from it, a task made easier by the fact that Rust always floats to the top of the water.", + "To avoid drinking Rust, caravaneers know to always sink their waterskins below the surface of the water. Drinking too much Rust causes internal bleeding and can be deadly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creating an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Aside from spilling excessive amounts of blood in a single location, there is currently only one other way to create an Oasis: by burying the still-beating hearts of living creatures. This secret process was discovered by a dryad named Ashae. See '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|6|Ashae's Grove}' for more information on this method." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecology of the Wastes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/The_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "The Wasteland" + }, + "The Wasteland is a no man's land where the only rule is 'kill or be killed'. Gold has little value when your stomach is empty and your waterskin is dry. The few springs of water hidden throughout the dunes are fiercely defended by their occupants, who are ready to kill anyone who discovers them.", + "During the day, monsters and beasts fight and slaughter each other for territory, their battles echoing across the barren landscape. But as the sun sets and Darkness envelops the Wasteland, even these fearsome creatures cower in fear, for the night belongs to the undead. Rising from the sand, haunting mummies and red-tinted skeletons roam the Wasteland, seeking to slay the living for their blood.", + "In this harsh and unforgiving environment, survival is a constant struggle, and trust is a luxury few can afford. The Wasteland is a place where the strong prey upon the weak, and the only law is the law of the wild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Packs of beasts such as rhinoceroses, axe beaks, elephants, goats, camels, worgs, and boars sometimes migrate through the dunes in large groups. Whether driven by instinct or as learned behavior, they often know where to find water, and travel from one watering hole to another as they journey across the Wasteland. These packs are large and dangerous, usually avoided by all but the strongest of predators. Occasionally, a member of the herd strays from the pack and wanders aimlessly until it perishes from thirst.", + "With death so plentiful in the Wasteland, scavenging beasts thrive year-round on its spoils. Whether due to packs of animals fighting each other over a spring of water, or some beast collapsing from sheer exhaustion, there are always scavengers nearby to finish the job. Scavengers include animals such as hyenas and vultures, as well as giant centipedes, giant scorpions, and swarms of small insects.", + "Large monstrous predators thrive only when they are able to hunt the migratory herds of beasts that travel across the dunes. Monsters such as ankhegs and bulettes burrow deep to find water and hunt by dragging their prey safely under the sand. The tunnels they create usually collapse relatively quickly, except when found near the mountains\u2014where they form cave systems that become safe havens for small mammals and lizards. Other monsters, such as manticores, kill or wound members of these large bestial herds from a safe distance, before waiting for the rest of the pack to leave in order to devour the isolated victim. Manticores, in particular, obtain all the water they need by drinking the blood of their prey.", + "Many of the Oases in the Wasteland contain fish. The water pushed underground by the Rust forms water tunnels that sometimes connect to large aquifers teeming with aquatic life. When a water spring forms within an Oasis, fish from these aquifers can often find their way to the surface." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flora", + "entries": [ + "Vegetation is scarce, as befits a land with no water. Small shrubs and pitiful grasses grow atop hills and mountains where the Rust is seldom present, but green trees are nothing more than a mythical legend in the Wasteland. The closest thing to a forest are the petrified husks of ancient trees, blackened and devoid of life, standing derelict across the wastes. These charred remains serve only as perches for the vultures that hunger in the region.", + "Some succulents survive in the remote higher reaches of the mountains, but only a precious few store any water. These plants defend their liquid reserves with sharp spines. Because many scavengers of the desert have stomachs capable of digesting virtually anything they eat, the flora of the dunes evolved to rely on spines and stealth as their main defense, rather than bitterness or natural toxins. These plants grow almost exclusively underground, barely extending more than a few inches above the surface, and never bloom any flowers. Some animals, such as desert boars, have developed sensitive noses capable of detecting the scent of these plants, allowing them to dig and eat them. Most herbivores must gather at the Oases of the dune to survive, where plants bloom heartily.", + "Carnivorous plants are not uncommon in the Wasteland. These plants have a single long stem that rises from reservoirs of water deep underground to the surface. Some have bulbous mouths meant to catch insects, while others, such as the famous razorvine, have tentacle-like vines. These vines constrict prey, dragging them under the sand in order to asphyxiate them. The corpse remains entangled beneath the surface as the razorvine slowly feeds on it for months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Skeletons covered in Rust obey the Will of the Sands, whose command is always to spill the blood of the living. These skeletons can be of beastfolk, tieflings, humans, beasts of burden, dinosaurs, giants, or any other creature with a skeleton that dies within the red dunes. When not directly commanded, they remain perfectly still\u2014gradually becoming buried by the sand as time passes. These undead don't actively roam the dunes unless traveling towards a specific target. Since the Will of the Sands knows the location of all beings within the Wasteland, encounters with these skeletons are usually ambushes. These skeletons can appear at any time, day or night, at the whims of the Will.", + "Scattered across the endless expanse of the Wasteland are hundreds of thousands of mummies. Once ancient citizens of the Anubian Empire, their protective wards have long vanished, and they have awoken as undead\u2014aimlessly seeking to consume the life-force of the living. Abhorring the sun, they either bury themselves in the sand or hide inside Anubian ruins during the day, emerging to roam the dunes at night. They are the reason why no sane creature dares to travel once the sun comes down. With poor eyesight but keen hearing, these mummies ensure that creatures making noise after sundown quickly learn why the Wasteland is so eerily silent after dark. It is unclear whether the Will of the Sands controls the mummies of the Wasteland. A mummy brought back to life transforms into a {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringer}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are elementals too weak to manifest a physical body. They exist as tiny, invisible forces of energy that traverse the dunes, capable only of manipulating the sand around them and communicating in faint whispers. These spirits move constantly, traveling in groups of thousands, endlessly chattering about the sights they witness.", + "Driven by an unquenchable thirst, Sand Spirits are irresistibly drawn to any visible source of water. Whether it's a spring in an Oasis, an open waterskin hanging from a traveler's belt, or even a stream created by a creature urinating in the sand, they will converge upon it. Once a source is detected, the spirits gather in droves, whispering the word \"water\" in Primordial (Terran) over and over again.", + "Unless the water source is blocked, the Sand Spirits will try to drink it by splashing their sand-covered form into the water. Any water touched by the sand starts to disappear as the elemental motes consume it. When the Sand Spirits drink, they become ecstatic and hyperactive, creating bursts of sand that crisscross and swirl throughout the area until the water is depleted or blocked from their reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Water for Information", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are kind to those who offer them water, willing to converse and answer questions if they are able to understand Primordial (Terran). Generally, these spirits will answer one question per gallon of water they are able to drink. They possess knowledge of everything that occurs within the dunes and always speak the truth, though their responses are limited to two-word sentences. While their knowledge is extensive, they are not omnipresent and only know what they can directly see and hear. For example, they may know of the location of a buried chest but not the details of its contents.", + "A group of Sand Spirits typically needs about 20 gallons of water to feel fully satisfied. If given less, they will persistently chant \"water\" until they either receive the full 20 gallons or {@dice 2d4} hours pass, whichever comes first. Feeding Sand Spirits water late at night can result in them preventing an entire caravan from sleeping, as they will continuously and loudly ask for more until dawn of the next day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drunk Spirits", + "entries": [ + "When Sand Spirits are offered alcohol instead of water, they become drunk and exhibit mischievous and malicious behavior. In this state, they may fill shoes with sand, place sand over the mouths of sleeping creatures, squirt sand into eyes, create small pits in the sand for people to trip into, or fill backpacks with copious amounts of sand. This behavior usually lasts for {@dice 2d4} hours before their drunkenness subsides and they depart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Sand_Spirits.webp" + }, + "title": "Sand Spirits" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Perytons are monstrous, birdlike creatures distinguished by the antlers on their head and the humanoid-like shadows that they cast. While they primarily inhabit the Southspire Mountains, lack of food and overpopulation have forced many to migrate to the Westspire Mountains. The perytons of the Wasteland possess a unique ability to steal the hearts of creatures without killing them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heart Stealers", + "entries": [ + "A peryton's cursed talon has the ability to snatch a humanoid creature's heart with a single, precise touch. This occurs when its claw makes direct contact with the chest of an unconscious creature. Upon such contact, there is a small explosion of bone and flesh, as the heart is magically extracted and affixed to the peryton's claw, leaving a perfectly hollow cavity in the victim's torso. The removed heart remains fresh and continues to beat as long as it is in physical contact with the peryton, and it can persist for up to 1 hour after being separated from the monstrosity.", + "Stealing a creature's heart does not deal extra damage to them, nor does it confer any penalty beyond those described below in this entry." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Unless the victim was slain by other means during the battle, the loss of its heart to a peryton does not result in death. The victim is able to behave as normal after the incident, capable of eating, sleeping, and of taking any action it normally could take. However, it quickly develops a profound emotional numbness and an inability to experience joy, love, sorrow, or rage, instead feeling a strong growing detachment from the world around them.", + "Every 24 hours, the victim must succeed on a {@dc 5} Charisma saving throw or begin to experience suicidal ideation. A creature with suicidal thoughts makes all ability checks and saving throws with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}. Each time the Charisma saving throw is successful, the DC cumulatively increases by 5. After three failed saves, or a single failure by 10 or more, the victim is driven to attempt suicide by whatever means it can. If physically prevented from ending its own life, the creature becomes {@condition Incapacitated} until it perceives an opportunity to fulfill its compulsion to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Filling the Cavity", + "entries": [ + "If a still-beating heart is placed upon the hollow cavity of a heartless, whether it is the victim's original heart or another's, the organ will seamlessly integrate with the body and restore the victim to their former self. The previously open wound then closes magically, leaving only a large scar in its place. The newly restored creature will no longer experience emotional numbness or feel compelled to end its life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Settlements", + "entries": [ + "There are no large settlements in the Wasteland due to the lack of sustainable sources of food and water. Large tribes may temporarily occupy Anubian ruins, but will inevitably find the region too hostile and be forced to leave.", + "Small settlements can thrive if centered around an Oasis, which\u2014depending on its size\u2014can support 30 to 100 people. These settlements survive by farming along the perimeter of the Oasis, as well as through the hunting of monsters. With herds of animals being too scarce to be a reliable source of sustenance, the consumption of monster meat is necessary to survive. Some, however, are fortunate enough to have abundant fish in their springs which they can fish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila comprises hundreds of different clans, all of whom pledged fealty to King Balorog. Those who refused were executed or hunted down, often forced to flee into the Wasteland to escape. The small orc settlements found within the dunes are those that managed to survive, usually by findind an Oasis large enough to sustain them and their dinosaurs. These orcs are generally hostile to other orcs, as well as to ogres and giants, believing them all to be spies from O'grila. However, they remain neutral toward other species and are usually open to trade and barter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "For centuries, the northern human kingdoms sentenced their criminals to death by exile, transporting and leaving them in the Wasteland to die. Some of these outcasts are able to band together in order to survive. At best, these groups\u2014 made up largely of bandits and murderers\u2014ambush travelers and caravans to steal their supplies and any valuables they might carry. At worst, the criminals track their targets back to their settlements, attacking and killing everyone there in the dark of night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk tribes dwell in underground cave systems, generally carved out by ankhegs or bulettes long ago. These tunnels reach water aquifers at their lowest levels which allows the lizardfolk to cultivate mushrooms and edible moss through the use of extensive underground farms. They also breed various giant insects in order to use them as mounts, beasts of burden, and even food.", + "These lizardfolk usually avoid contact with creatures from the surface, and many in these tribes even spend their entire lives without ever seeing the light of day. The most populous tribes navigate from one cave system to the next through underground rivers that connect to different parts of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati", + "entries": [ + "The two largest Kirati settlements in the Wasteland are Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}) and Kunaten Keep (see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|4|Kunaten Keep},'). While other Kirati settlements exist, they intentionally choose to remain hidden, each with their own specific reasons for their isolation. Some view the veneration of the infernal by the rest of the Kirati as abhorrent, others are fugitives\u2014murderers and thieves on the run\u2014and others simply desire a quiet, peaceful life away from society." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "Large groups of beastfolk resembling boars, known as 'Swine,' inhabit the large patches of thornweald in the dunes. These creatures excel at traversing and constructing warrens within the wild, thorny roots. Due to the shifting nature of these roots and their skill at hiding their tracks, the size and number of their settlements remain largely unknown. They are seldom seen outside a thornweald. See for information on the patches of {@adventure Thornweald|SoD|6|Thornweald} in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Traversing the Wastes", + "entries": [ + "In their pursuit of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, the characters must brave the vast and unforgiving Wasteland. This section provides the mechanics and rules needed to manage the treacherous journeys that lie ahead of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "entries": [ + "Temperatures in the Wasteland exhibit dramatic fluctuations, soaring to scorching highs during the day and plummeting to freezing lows throughout the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Day", + "entries": [ + "Lacking any form of vegetation to absorb the sunlight, the heat is instead absorbed by the earth and the sand. This increases the temperature of the ground. Moreover, the sand reflects the sun's rays directly upwards, causing travelers to experience the heat of the sun from above and below. Daytime temperatures typically range between 90°F (32°C) to 110°F (43°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Armor in the Heat", + "entries": [ + "Characters wearing Medium or Heavy armor during overland travel across the Wasteland during the day must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of the day's journey. On a failure, they gain one level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. Creatures with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Fire do not need to make this Constitution saving throw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Night", + "entries": [ + "Due to the absence of moisture, the heat of the desert dissipates quickly once the sun sets. This causes the temperatures to drop dramatically. Temperatures at night average around 20°F (-7°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sleeping in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Characters who are unprepared for the low temperatures at night risk hypothermia and possibly death. Locals know to carry heavy blankets or thick sleeping bags during their journeys." + ] + }, + "To avoid the dangers of hypothermia while sleeping in the Wasteland, characters need at least two of the following three essentials:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "A tent or lean-to in order to shield against the winds.", + "A sleeping bag or cold-weather clothing to keep warm.", + "A campfire or a similar source of heat." + ] + }, + "If a creature has only one of these necessities while at night (8pm to 5am), it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of every hour. On a failed save, the creature suffers one level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. If the creature lacks all three necessities, the DC increases by 5. Additionally, if the creature is wet, the saving throws are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "As the morning sun rises and the desert warms, any creature that survives the night loses all but one of the levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} gained as a result of the cold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling at night", + "entries": [ + "Apply the same rules for characters trying to sleep at night to those traveling through the desert while the sun is down. However, while on the move, only one of the three essentials is required. If a character lacks even this single requirement, it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydration", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} introduces two new conditions: 'Dehydrated' and 'Heatstroke'. Characters risk acquiring these conditions if they fail to drink sufficient water while traversing the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transporting Supplies", + "entries": [ + "In the Wasteland, water is more precious than gold. While food can be hunted, even from monsters or giant insects if needed, water is but a fleeting hope amid the endless dunes.", + "Caravans meticulously plan their routes to ensure they never travel more than five days without encountering an Oasis. Bandits frequently ambush and massacre travelers to seize their water, and entire settlements have vanished after exhausting all of their reserves. Without water, survival in the Wasteland is impossible.", + "Second only to water, the next most important resource are the beasts of burden that carry it. Water is heavy and requires dedicated creatures to transport them. The lives of these haulers are, in a way, more valuable than that of any other member of the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies Needed", + "entries": [ + "Each creature requires food and water to survive. The amount of food and water that a creature needs per day costs {@b 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}} and weighs approximately {@b 20 pounds}. Most of the cost and weight is due to the water, which must be transported in barrels, making it costly and heavy.", + "A creature used exclusively as a beast of burden is referred to as a 'hauler.' A typical hauler, such as a horse or camel, can carry about 500 pounds of supplies. This means a single hauler can transport approximately 20 days' worth of supplies for one creature, or 10 days' worth of supplies for two creatures, and so on. You do not need to account for the cost or weight of the supplies the hauler needs or consumes.", + "A hauler has the {@condition Incapacitated} condition and cannot serve as a mount while carrying supplies. Non-traditional creatures, such as ogres, can also be used as haulers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Cost", + "entries": [ + "A standard animal hauler\u2014such as a {@creature Camel|XMM} or {@creature Draft Horse|XMM|Horse}\u2014can be purchased for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Rather than tracking specific quantities of supplies, like pounds of food and gallons of water, track the number of days' worth of supplies the group needs or has. When preparing for an expedition into the Wasteland, the group must first estimate how many days' worth of supplies they will require. For example, if they estimate their journey will take 4 days to reach their objective and another 4 days to return, they should purchase at least 8 days' worth of supplies. Once they determine this, they must then figure out the cost to buy it and the number of animals to carry it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Number and Cost of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "To calculate the number and cost of supplies, multiply the number of creatures in the group by the number of days they need supplies for. The result is both the number of supplies and the cost to purchase them.", + "For instance, if a group of 5 characters needs supplies for 8 days, they will have to purchase 40 units of traveling supplies (5x8 = 40). Since each unit of supplies costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}, that means they must spend 40 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to obtain them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculating Number of Haulers", + "entries": [ + "By default, a hauler can carry 20 days' worth of supplies. As such, to determine the number of haulers needed, divide the total number of supplies you have or need by 20.", + "If a caravan requires a total of 40 units worth of traveling supplies for their journey, that means they will require 2 haulers to transport it (40 / 20 = 2)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Travel Supplies Table", + "entries": [ + "To avoid doing any math, refer to the Travel Supplies table below. The table indicates the number of supplies a group needs based on the number of creatures there are (Y axis) and the number of days they need supplies for (X axis). By aligning the correct row and column, you can find the total number of supplies needed, which also equals the cost in {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to purchase those supplies.", + "The colors highlighted on the {@table Travel Supplies|SandsOfDoom} table indicate how many haulers the group will need to transport that many supplies. Each color corresponds to a specific number of haulers, which you can find by referencing the {@table Number of Haulers|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "As an example, let's say a group of four characters and three NPCs plan a long journey across the Wasteland, which they estimate will take 6 days to complete. To be safe, they want to purchase 9 days' worth of supplies to have a few extra days. By looking at the Number of Creatures row for 7 creatures and the Days of Travel column for 9 days, they can see they will need 63 units of supplies, costing 63 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The grid is highlighted in blue, indicating they will need 4 haulers to carry that many supplies. However, by studying the graph, they might notice that if they purchase supplies for 8 days rather than 9, they would pay 56 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and need one less hauler. Since they prefer protecting three haulers rather than four, they decide to reduce the number of days they have supplies for by one day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Number of Haulers table", + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@color Red|ec6559}", + "1" + ], + [ + "{@color Orange|eaaa6d}", + "2" + ], + [ + "{@color Green|a6914d}", + "3" + ], + [ + "{@color Blue|acc2e5}", + "4" + ], + [ + "{@color Purple|9f94c7}", + "5" + ], + [ + "{@color Magenta|e87cae}", + "6" + ], + [ + "{@color Yellow|e4d068}", + "7+" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Travel Supplies Table", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 12, + "entry": "Days of Travel", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Number of Creatures", + "1", + "2", + "3", + "4", + "5", + "6", + "7", + "8", + "9", + "10", + "11", + "12" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-left", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "3", + "6", + "9", + "{@color 12|ec6559}", + "{@color 15|ec6559}", + "{@color 18|ec6559}", + "{@color 21|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 27|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 33|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}" + ], + [ + "4", + "4", + "8", + "12", + "{@color 16|ec6559}", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "5", + "5", + "10", + "15", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 25|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "6", + "6", + "12", + "18", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}" + ], + [ + "7", + "7", + "14", + "21", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 49|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 63|acc2e5}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "8", + "8", + "16", + "24", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "9", + "9", + "18", + "27", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 81|9f94c7}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "10", + "10", + "20", + "30", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 100|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "11", + "11", + "22", + "33", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 121|e4d068}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}" + ], + [ + "12", + "12", + "24", + "36", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}", + "{@color 144|e4d068}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keep Count of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "For every day spent in the Wasteland, reduce the party's units of supplies by the number of creatures in the caravan. For instance, if the party has six creatures in the group, they will use 6 units of supplies each day they travel.", + "Keeping track of how many units of supplies the party has is important. With this number, you can easily consult the Travel Supplies table to determine how many creatures the supplies can support and for how long. This is particularly valuable in scenarios where the characters might lose a hauler or one or more NPCs, as you may need to quickly recalculate how long they can travel for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adjudicating Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of special rules that can modify the amount of supplies the group will need, based on the group's composition or the type of magic they have available.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Magic", + "entry": "There are many spells and effects that can help a group carry supplies, reducing or even eliminating the need for haulers. Each spell or effect able to carry 500 pounds of weight eliminates the need for one hauler. For example, spells such as {@spell Tenser's Floating Disk|XPHB} and magical items like {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG|Bags of Holding} can each eliminate the need for one hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hauler Sizes", + "entry": "A Huge-sized creature, such as a {@creature Triceratops|XMM}, counts as two haulers when used as a beast of burden. A Medium-sized creature counts as half a hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "NPC Sizes", + "entry": "Large-sized characters or NPCs count as four creatures for calculating the number of supplies they need. Huge-sized characters or NPCs count as eight. Small-sized creatures count as one creature, while Tiny-sized creatures do not need to be included in the calculation." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Food or Water Requirement", + "entry": "When determining whether a creature needs to be counted when calculating supplies, what is important is whether the creature requires water or not. Any creature that needs water must be included in the calculations, even if they do not need food. The exceptions are haulers, which are never counted in these calculations." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Using Rations", + "entry": "If the characters have ready access to a water source\u2014like an Oasis\u2014they can freely turn any number of rations in their inventory into an equal number of Traveling Supply units." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Intent for Managing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, survival in the Wasteland isn't about micromanaging supplies; it's about knowing how many days you can survive for and using that time wisely. Tension arises from the choices you make based on your available supplies, as well as the level of risk you are willing to place on your beasts of burden. The emphasis is on protecting and caring for these animals. Losing a camel in the middle of the Wasteland can be fatal, and once players understand this, it creates great potential for both roleplay and combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Pace", + "entries": [ + "Traveling through the Wasteland is slow and tiresome. Unlike ground or stone where steps are predictable and steady, dunes are uneven and travelers sink several inches down the sand with each step they take. This slows down the pace and requires extra effort to traverse. The dunes are also filled with sand hills or 'waves' which creatures must climb up and down as they travel. As a result, when determining travel distances for the day, creatures move at {@b half} their normal travel speeds when traversing the wastes.", + "Consult the {@table Wasteland Travel Pace|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the distance characters can cover in 8 hours of travel in the dunes. The table also indicates how many hexes the characters can cover when running {@i Sands of Doom} using the gridded version of the {@adventure map of Kirat|SoD|17}", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling with Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "A traveling caravan moves only as fast as its slowest member. If any creature in the party has at least three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, the group's travel distance is further reduced by half." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Whenever the book mentions the time it takes for the party to arrive at a location in the Wasteland, {@i Sands of Doom} assumes the characters are traveling at a fast pace.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Travel Pace", + "colLabels": [ + "Pace", + "Distance", + "Grid", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Fast", + "16 miles", + "8 hexes", + "-5 penalty to passive Wisdom (Perception) scores" + ], + [ + "Normal", + "12 miles", + "6 hexes", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Slow", + "8 miles", + "4 hexes", + "Able to use stealth" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Camels on the Dunes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati prefer to traverse the dunes atop camels, which are superbly adapted to the unforgiving climate. Here are the reasons why camels are so popular in Kirat:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Camels store fat in their humps, enabling them to endure months without food.", + "Camels can survive for up to two weeks without drinking any water.", + "To handle sparse vegetation, camels extract more nutrients from their food by using multiple stomachs; and by regurgitating, re-chewing, and swallowing their meals multiple times.", + "The camels' highly calloused toes protect them from the hot ground. These also spread wide when they step, preventing them from sinking into the sand.", + "Camels have specialized eye membranes that shield them against sand particles in the air, and their thick eyelashes can brush away any lingering grit on their eyes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + "The dunes east of Al'Kirat have always been cloaked in mystery, teeming with ancient ruins, untold treasures, and lurking dangers. For years, the Kirati have kept a tight grip on these lands, granting access only to select guilds and organizations, allowing a privileged few to uncover its secrets and claim its riches. Meanwhile, outsiders were forced to stand by, barred by the strict regulations that kept the desert beyond their reach.", + "This has now changed. With help from the orcs of O'grila, the Kirati have uncovered the largest Anubian ruin ever found: a Great Pyramid. Exploring it, cleansing its undead infestation, and claiming its treasures will be a massive task. To meet this challenge, Al'Kirat has opened its gates to outsiders, inviting anyone with the expertise to contribute to this grand endeavor.", + "Adventurers, mercenaries, tradesfolk, artisans, cartographers, smiths, and a host of other entrepreneurs have converged on Kirat, eager to join the expedition. These individuals are gathering at Kunaten Keep, a fortified settlement deep within the Wasteland. When the time comes to begin, all who have assembled at Kunaten will embark on the journey to the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is set in and around the bustling merchant city of Al'Kirat. To properly run this chapter, it is important that you first read {@adventure Chapter 1: The City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} to become acquainted with the city, as the party will be traveling through it and interacting with its citizens. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} provides information on the badlands surrounding the city and the Great Wasteland to its east. You should be well-prepared with knowledge of the region's history and its inhabitants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Character Assumption", + "entries": [ + "The player characters join the last caravan leaving the badlands of Kirat, embarking on the perilous trek through the Wasteland towards Kunaten Keep. The caravan assembled a few miles south of Al'Kirat, welcoming migrants, Kirati, beastfolk, and anyone else willing to make the journey. The story of Sands of Doom begins at the fifth hour on the first day of the journey.", + "Sands of Doom presumes that the player characters have some reason, desire, or motivation to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. Whether they're chasing wealth, driven by a true explorer's spirit to uncover the unknown, or simply feel the pull of fate drawing them there, the specifics aren't as important as the fact that they're eager or compelled to be part of the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is structured into three parts, with the first designed for 1st-level characters, the second for 2nd-level characters, and the third for 3rd-level characters.", + "In {@adventure Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction|SoD|3|Part 1: Abduction}, the characters join a caravan bound for Kunaten Keep. During the journey, the caravan is ambushed by undead. Amid the chaos, a shadowy cabal of cultists kidnap several members. The characters track the cultists to their encampment, free the abducted victims, and learn more about the cult's intentions. With the caravan in shambles and too many injured to continue, the convoy retreats to Al'Kirat, abandoning their trek to Kunaten Keep.", + "In {@adventure Part 2: Search for Clues|SoD|3|Part 2: Search}, the characters meet the Sultana of Al'Kirat, who offers them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel, to continue their journey to Kunaten Keep. However, in exchange for this favor, she tasks them with finding {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a professor vital to the expedition who was kidnapped by the cultists. The characters delve into the streets of Al'Kirat, and by pursuing several leads, they uncover the location of the cultist base.", + "In {@adventure Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue}, the characters cross the Wasteland to reach the cultists' headquarters. Within, they discover the temple of an ancient demigod and confront {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the cultists' enigmatic leader. They rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and return him safely to Al'Kirat. The Sultana rewards their efforts and grants them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel that transports them over the Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where they are able to join the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is intended for characters starting at 1st level, with the assumption that they will reach 4th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 2nd level at the end of Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction, upon entering the city of Al'Kirat for the first time. They reach 3rd level at the end of Part 2: Search for Clues, after investigating two of the three available leads. Finally, they attain 4th level upon completing Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold, after successfully returning the professor to the safety of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the experience gained from defeating monsters, characters also gain experience for completing the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Part 1:} Saving the kidnapped prisoners: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@b Part 2:} Each lead the characters complete: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@b Part 3:} Rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Prophecy - She Who Heralds the Future", + "entries": [ + "For the past two thousand years, one of the Aru\u2014a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] known as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} \u2014has been secretly steering the course of history in the Torn Lands. Gifted with the ability to see into every possible future, she possesses unparalleled insight into the endless permutations each action could cause, allowing her to manipulate events toward a precise and carefully crafted future of her choosing.", + "No one knows the ultimate goal of Prophecy's Grand Design. However, her current focus is the true death of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the ancient Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who slumbers in a state between life and death beneath the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4|Running This Chapter}. More importantly, she seeks to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a potent relic with seemingly limitless life-giving power, which the Pharaoh wears as a necklace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} shapes the future by seeking out those most vulnerable to her will, reaching out to them through their dreams. At times, she offers them power, wealth, or a greater purpose; other times, she simply whispers commands, already knowing they will obey. These pawns, who have numbered in the thousands over various eras, carry out her cryptic instructions, blindly working toward a shared but mysterious objective. Few ever realize the true scope of their actions or who they were truly working for.", + "In preparation for the expedition forming at Kunaten Keep, located far across the Wasteland, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been whispering instructions to select individuals in Kirat. Her instructions have primarily focused on the excavation of several Anubian ruins found within the Dustwind Buttes, a vast canyon east of Al'Kirat. These ruins have largely been shrines dedicated to an ancient serpentine god, and with no other context for their task, those hearing Prophecy's whispers have come to believe the voice in their dreams to be that of a powerful but imprisoned snake-like deity seeking freedom. As a result, they have begun calling the mysterious voice the Coiled Whisper.", + "Because tieflings worship Asmodeus, the orcs serve the Silent Snake, and the Minotaurs revere the earth spirits, these groups are less likely to follow a faceless voice. In contrast, kenku, lizardfolk, humans, harpies, worgs, and others without a deity to call their own, long for any divine affection. These cultists believe they are working to raise a god of their own, who will finally offer them the love and guidance they've been denied.", + "In truth, this serpentine god does indeed exist, but she is a foul being known as Aku'Tal\u2014a harbinger of chaos and an enemy of the Aru. While it may initially appear that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and those under her sway are aiding the dangerous return of this god, the sphinx is actually orchestrating events to lead the characters to Aku'Tal's hidden temple, in order to ensure they are positioned at the right place and time to vanquish the deity once and for all.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Orc Viewpoint", + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila revere a colossal feathered serpent that flies above the highest plateau of their homeland. They call this being 'The Silent Serpent' because it never communicates with its followers. An orc who hears the Coiled Whisper in their sleep would likely dismiss it as the influence of a demonic spirit, not their beloved deity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpents", + "entries": [ + "The true minions of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} are gargoyles\u2014rare, ancient beings of stone\u2014who have spent millennia working to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} and her divine siblings. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} leads the efforts to restore the demigod from a hidden complex dedicated to the deity, concealed deep within the Dustwind Buttes\u2014The Temple of Aku'Tal.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has realized that one of the Aru is manipulating mortals in the region to thwart his plans. Yet, the contradictory actions of these mortals leave him puzzled\u2014some appear to further his cause, while others undermine it. To reconcile this, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has come to believe that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} herself may also be manipulating some of these mortals, and that he is now entangled in a divine war where the allegiance of any pawn could switch from one moment to the next." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Among the infinite futures {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has glimpsed, one stands above the rest\u2014one where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} falls during his siege of Al'Kirat. In nearly every version of this future, the player characters are central to its success. Together, they forge a powerful bond, journey across Kirat to reclaim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the heart of the city. Seeing this path as the most promising, Prophecy has set her will upon ensuring this future comes to pass.", + "Before Sands of Doom even begins, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has already been working behind the scenes, subtly manipulating events to groom the characters into capable warriors. Through trials and challenges woven into their lives, she has tested their resolve, and for those not native to this land, she has ensured their journey here. And now, from this point forward, she will manipulate circumstances to position them exactly where they need to be, setting in motion the chain of events that will transform them into the heroes she needs them to be in order to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the time comes.", + "Despite the great accuracy of her visions, and her considerable magical resources, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot flawlessly replicate the exact actions needed to produce the outcomes she requires. Therefore, she must often settle for the closest approximation, concentrating on actions most likely to lead to her desired outcome while eliminating variables most likely to trigger an undesired deviation.", + "Should the characters stray too far toward these ill-fated outcomes she wishes to avoid, to the point where their deaths might be the most optimal course of action, they may unknowingly turn {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} into a dangerous enemy. To reflect how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} perceives the characters' actions and whether she approves of them, the Paths of Fate was created." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "Throughout Chapters 3, 4, and 5, certain major decisions made by the characters will contribute points to one of three paths: the Path of [Devotion], the Path of [Benevolence], or the Path of [Erudition]. These paths embody the three most probable futures foreseen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Whenever the characters can make a choice that awards a point toward one of these paths, the path option will be marked in bold text, like this: {@b [Devotion]}. When the group makes a choice that is marked in this way, record a point for the chosen path and keep track of the total, as these points will be used later.", + "A full explanation of these paths is provided at the end of Chapter 5. For now, here is a general overview of what each path symbolizes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "Choices that fall under this path are those most likely to lead toward Prophecy's desired future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} places great trust in these characters and actively strives to guide them further along this path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path may lead toward her desired future but come with complications and divergences that are challenging to address. While {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} trusts these characters, she refrains from entrusting them with the most critical aspects of her plan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path are the least likely to lead to Prophecy's desired future. In many variations of this future, the characters become her enemies. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} distrusts these characters and seeks to dissuade them from pursuing this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has foreseen that each of the player characters will play a significant role in the events of Sands of Doom. To better understand them and assess their worth, she seeks to communicate with them early in their lives.", + "At some point in each character's life, but before the events of this chapter take place, the sphinx contacts them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell to ask of them a question.", + "Each dream is unique to the individual who experiences it, but the question asked is always the same: \"{@i Do you believe in fate?}\" All dreams share a haunting, otherworldly tone, and always with a female presence posing the question.", + "Let each player answer the question on behalf of their character. While players can respond in any manner they wish, the sphinx ultimately categorizes their answers into one of three options: \"yes\", \"no\", or \"chaos\". A \"yes\" includes those who believe everything happens for a reason, in chosen ones, or in some form of karma or balance-maintaining force. A \"no\" includes those who believe people create their own destiny, that the future is not set in stone, that willpower can overcome any obstacle, or those who believe in luck. If a character is indifferent or agnostic to the question, refuses to answer, remains non-committal, or gives an unclear response, it is counted as \"chaos\".", + "{@b [Devotion]} gains a point if \"Yes\" receives the most answers within the party, {@b [Benevolence]} gains a point if \"No\" receives the most answers, and {@b [Erudition]} gains a point if \"chaos\" receives the most answers. In the case of a tie, each of the highest-scoring answers earns a point." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Abduction", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters find themselves in the company of a caravan making its way across the Wasteland, bound for Kunaten Keep. Alongside them travel laborers, archaeologists, mercenaries, craftsmen, merchants, and a diverse array of fortune-seekers\u2014all looking to make their future at the Great Pyramid.", + "The caravan is made up of roughly 100 people and 35 haulers, including both horses and camels. Most of the caravaneers would easily lose their way without guidance, so they follow a group of experienced guides at the front, with the rest trailing behind in single file. As a result, the caravan stretches out far, spanning nearly 800 feet from front to back.", + "The adventure begins after the caravan has spent five hours crossing into the Wasteland on the very first day of their journey. It is here, just as they begin to settle into their trek, that the caravan is ambushed by undead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Regional_map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Caravan Ambush", + "entries": [ + "Through her foresight, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} already knew the caravan would be ambushed by undead and has instructed her cultists to use the opportunity to kidnap the famous archaeologist {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. With only a vague description of their target, the cultists begin capturing any tiefling resembling him. They plan to rely on {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to identify the true professor once he is in custody.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Rumbold?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is one of the few scholars in Kirat capable of accurately translating Anubian hieroglyphics. While the cultists do not fully understand why they've been ordered to kidnap him, they assume that deciphering the ancient symbols must be an important component to the ritual that will free the Serpent God." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to start the adventure, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have joined one of the final caravans bound for Kunaten Keep, where the expedition is gathering before it sets out towards the Pyramid. The journey requires crossing the Great Wasteland, a cursed expanse of endless dunes. After just five hours, the toll is already apparent. Sand clings to your every step, the sun beats down painfully, and the grating groans of camels echo around you. Worst of all is the suffocating sense of dread that lingers in the air\u2014a feeling said to plague all who cross these forsaken sands." + ] + }, + "Invite the players to describe their characters, what they are doing, and how they are handling the journey alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Begins", + "entries": [ + "Once you're prepared to trigger the undead ambush, read the following aloud:" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The wind blows and a faint whisper seems to drift alongside it, too soft to make out. Suddenly, horses shriek, and chaos erupts. Arrows rain down as screaming merchants scramble for cover. A voice shouts, \"{@i Undead found us!}\" as crimson skeletons, armed with scimitars and bows, burst from the sands, attacking the caravan with alarming speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambush Site", + "entries": [ + "Six {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} emerge near the characters, seeking to spill the blood of both caravaneer and beasts of burden alike. Without the characters' aid, the merchants here will likely perish. Two {@creature Guard|XMM|Guards} in the vicinity gather their courage and step forward to fight beside the characters.", + "At the start of the second round of combat, two kenku {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} skulk in, searching the caravan for someone resembling {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. They find an older, heavyset tiefling who vaguely matches the description, causing them to signal a {@creature Harpy|XMM} perched nearby. The harpy swoops down, grabs the tiefling in her talons, and flies north as the man screams for help.", + "All the caravaneers, including the tiefling who is abducted, use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} and are too terrified to fight. The haulers ({@creature Draft horse|XMM|Horses} or {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels}) are too over-encumbered with supplies to run or participate in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Ambush Site' battlemap for this encounter. The characters are positioned near a convoy of four groups, each made up of four commoners accompanied by a camel or a sled. These groups of civilians and animals are marked with 'C' on the map. The skeletons emerge from the spots labeled 'S.' The cultists appear from the areas marked 'K', while the harpy swoops down from the point labeled 'H' and tries to flee by flying north." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting the guards, add an additional {@creature Skeleton|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists do not fight. If attacked, they disengage and focus on completing their mission before making their escape. On the round they appear, they quickly locate a tiefling to abduct and signal the harpy. The following round, they attempt to escape the way they came.", + "The harpy does not fight either. Her sole focus is to descend, grapple the tiefling, and fly away.", + "At the start of each skeleton's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. If the result is 1 or 2, the skeleton targets the nearest civilian or animal and tries to kill them. If the result is 3 or 4, it attacks either a guard or one of the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c31" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c31" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The attack on the grander caravan is devastating. Dozens are injured, several are dead, many animals are too wounded to haul cargo, barrels of water have spilled, and worst of all, several caravaneers have been abducted. For now, the caravan is forced to halt in order to assess the dead, aid the wounded, and plan the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "During the encounter, the characters might capture one or more cultists, such as the kenku or the harpy. However, interrogating them is difficult, as the cultists only know precisely what they've been told in their dreams. They have no understanding of the context surrounding their actions, nor are they aware of the greater goals behind what they are ordered to do.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 10} Charisma check (Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation) to persuade the cultist to share what they know.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Known Information", + "entries": [ + "A cultist willing to reveal information shares the following details:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "They are followers of the Coiled Whisper, a group guided by prophetic visions that all of their members receive. These visions manifest in dreams in the form of a female voice that whispers their instructions. They believe the voice they hear is that of a great serpentine goddess who can see the future and longs for freedom. Influenced by stories of Asmodeus, the Silent Serpent, and the Aru revered by the Anubians, these members hold the belief that all gods within the Torn Lands are benevolent, and they wish to assist it.", + "Their current target was a portly, elderly tiefling named {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. The whispers claim only he can interpret the words of the 'Old Gods,' which are needed for some sacred ritual. The cultists here are uncertain if others succeeded in their mission.", + "They have been planning the ambush for the past few weeks from an Anubian ruin located nearby. If forced or persuaded to, the cultists can guide the characters there (see 'Coiled Whisper Encampment')." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Kallista", + "entries": [ + "A short time after the skeletons are defeated, a tall, rugged tiefling clad in light furs rides in from the front of the caravan, leading a band of Kirati soldiers mounted on camels. All the soldiers bear varying degrees of injuries. The tiefling is {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, a renowned adventurer and one of the guides leading the caravan.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} had just finished rallying some of the mercenaries paid to protect the caravan and sought to ride along the long convoy to fight any remaining undead, but when she reaches the rear and discovers the characters have already done her work for her, she is both surprised and relieved. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} orders the soldiers to spread and assist as needed, before she herself approaches the characters. Recognizing their skill, she introduces herself and requests a report on the attack.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is experienced with the common undead attacks of the Wasteland, but is unsettled by the appearance of suspicious individuals attacking alongside them. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} urges the characters to rest while she consults with the leaders of the caravan on the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Introductions", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and the caravaneers deliberate on their next course of action, take this opportunity to let the characters talk amongst themselves and introduce each other. Encourage them to take their time roleplaying as they rest. Meanwhile, you may choose to have NPCs come forward to thank them for saving their lives, or to invite them to help wrap the bodies of the dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have finished roleplaying or when you're ready to advance the story, grant them the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} (CG female tiefling) is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a {@creature Berserker|XMM} with a few changes: she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire, proficiency in {@skill Athletics} (+5), has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in both {@skill Nature} (+3) and {@skill Survival} (+4), and speaks Common, Infernal, and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a {@item Greataxe|XPHB} named {@item Sear|SandsOfDoom}, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@damage 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return of Kallista", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} eventually returns in search for the characters. If the characters have already set out on their own to rescue the abducted, she learns this from the caravaneers and quickly follows after them.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters that at least five caravaneers have been reported missing. Witnesses claim to have seen harpies carrying some of them off during the chaos. Among the missing is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a famous archaeologist whose knowledge of Anubian hieroglyphics is believed to be vital to the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Tracking the Kidnappers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is organizing a rescue party to track the culprits, confront them, and free the abducted.", + "Although she has no gold to offer at the moment, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} guarantees the characters an equal share of whatever spoils are found at the brigands' camp." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Accept", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accept, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} hands them two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and starts by making her way north, stating that all witnesses reported the victims were taken in that direction, and starts her tracking them from there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deny", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose not to assist {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she successfully tracks the cultists to their encampment on her own, but without the Strength to challenge them, she returns later empty-handed. In this scenario, skip the 'Saving the Prisoners' section and move ahead to 'Return to Al'Kirat'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Saving the Prisoners", + "entries": [ + "The victims have been taken to a set of Anubian ruins north of the caravan, by the southern edge of the Dustwind Buttes. The ruins are roughly an hour away on foot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Canyons", + "entries": [ + "The characters must follow the cultists' trail back to their base. Although they try to cover their tracks, footprints are hard to hide in the sand which leaves enough clues for the party to follow. Kallista's tracking expertise ensures the group will inevitably find the cultists, but the characters' help can help shorten the journey. Arriving sooner will mean more treasure for the characters to loot once they arrive.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Tracking the cultists will take 3 hours. Have {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and each character make {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks. If a character has an ability that aids in the tracking process, such as a familiar that can scout the area, they may roll with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} or grant {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} to another party member. If at least one person succeeds, reduce the tracking time by 1 hour. If half or more of the group succeeds (rounded down), reduce the time by 2 hours.", + "See 'Treasures of the Camp' to determine what rewards are available for the characters based on how early they arrive at the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Song of a Harpy", + "entries": [ + "When the characters are 300 feet from the camp, they hear the faint, melodic hum of a harpy emanating from within. Because the song has no lyrics, it does not possess the enchanting effects typically associated with the song of harpies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two Entrances", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways into the ruins. The first is a wide rift carved into the canyon that leads directly to the area marked '1' on the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' map below. The second is a steep trail that ascends the canyon and connects to the area marked '2.' The characters locate both entrances when they arrive and can choose whichever they prefer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Encampment", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper gathered within these ancient Anubian ruins, using them as a base to stage their assault on the caravan. Most of the cultists have already moved on and only a few remain. All the captives are kept here, except for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, who was taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to an unknown location shortly after arriving.", + "These ruins were once part of a shrine dedicated to sphinxes, known as envoys of the Aru, once charged with guarding their temples and instructing the Anubians in the ways of the gods. No sphinxes have been seen in this land for millennia, and now only a broken obelisk and a faded statue stand as faint echoes of the shrine's former purpose.", + "The buttes encircling the ruins are traversable. These elevated walkways stand 15 feet above the ground, and any creature that falls from them takes {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning as falling damage.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c32" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c32" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Cultists of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} occupy the ruins, led by Sees-Snakes, a lizardfolk {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}] favored by the Coiled Whisper. Tasked with gathering amber for {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, Sees-Snakes secretly hoards some to commune with an Obelisk of Anubia found in the ruins (see 'Obelisk of Anubia' below). A black {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM} coils around its neck at all times. Meanwhile, the cultists are preparing a {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM} in a pen of hot mulch to carry supplies and treasure when they leave.", + "A {@creature Harpy|XMM} guards the four kidnapped prisoners ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}), who are kept in a magically induced sleep thanks to her enchanted feathers. Following instructions from her dreams, she hums a lullaby with her eyes closed and does not stop, no matter what. If confronted by the party, she surrenders without resistance. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructed her to sing to help guide the characters to the ruins, and the harpy merely obeyed. The song is hauntingly beautiful but does not trigger her Luring Song feature. The song carries 300 feet in all directions.", + "The cultists are packing up their camp, unsure of what to do next. They have waited for their next commands from the Coiled Whisper, but so far none have come. They'll stay one more night, and if no commands arrive, they plan to return to their previous lives until such a time they are called again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' battlemap for the layout of the ruins. The cultists are positioned in the areas labeled 'C', while Sees-Snakes and its pet snake are conducting a ritual in the area marked 'S'. The prisoners are kept in the area marked 'P,' with the harpy singing above them in the area labeled 'H.' The giant lizard is housed in its pen in the area marked 'L.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Assaulting the Ruins", + "entries": [ + "Accustomed to success as a result of knowing the future, the cultists aren't worried about being found or ambushed and have therefore left no lookouts on duty. The characters can choose to either attack and defeat the cultists or sneak in only to free the prisoners. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} leaves the decision up to the characters and supports them in either direction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, add either two additional {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} or one {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} joins the party for this encounter. Sees-Snakes wields a {@item Dagger of Venom|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists, caught unprepared and without ranged weapons, spend their actions dashing across the map to engage. Snakes hide and target isolated characters.", + "On its first turn, Sees-Snakes receives a blessing from the obelisk (see 'Obelisk of Anubia'). Sees-Snakes spends its second turn moving to the giant lizard and mounting it. Once mounted, it climbs the buttes and begins attacking from range. It focuses its spells and attention on {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, while using its {@spell Spiritual Weapon|XPHB} to strike at the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Sees-Snakes stands before an obsidian obelisk etched with ancient Anubian hieroglyphics, performing an old but powerful ritual. In its hands, a large amber gemstone (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) glows with a warm, orange radiance as the lizardfolk waves it before the obelisk.", + "At a time of your choosing, or on the first round of combat, Sees-Snakes offers the amber to the obelisk. As the light within the amber is drawn into the obelisk, the gemstone shatters. The obelisk then glows and a beam of light shines down upon the lizardfolk, imbuing it with the effects of the {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell. This blessing remains in effect until Sees-Snakes is slain.", + "Characters who observe the ceremony or approach the obelisk may understand its function. Locals who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Religion}) check recall that the ancient Anubians were blessed with motes of divine energy from their gods, which they preserved in amber and tributed to obelisks like this one to receive blessings.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia, one of many that the characters will encounter throughout their journey in Sands of Doom. Characters can offer any amber they find to these obelisks in exchange for powerful, long-lasting blessings. For details on how they function and the specific blessings available, refer to '{@adventure Obelisks of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasures of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The cultists have stashed some of the treasure they've accumulated over the past weeks within these ruins. Scattered among piles of tools and crates, characters who thoroughly search the area can discover 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, along with over 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of jewelry and precious trinkets.", + "If the characters were able to track the cultists and arrive at the ruins within two hours, they will also discover two extra chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "If the characters reach the ruins within 1 hour, they will also find a {@item Wand of Wonder|XDMG} crafted from alabaster. The wand is adorned with small glowing amber orbs spaced along its length. Its tip is carved in the likeness of a sphinx, though a visible crack runs through the figure from top to bottom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cultists", + "entries": [ + "Every cultist carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Sees-Snakes holds 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and a {@item Dagger of Venom|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Giant Lizard", + "entries": [ + "The lizard is burdened with bags filled with various items. It holds 30 {@item Rations|XPHB}, five {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins}, three {@item Spear|XPHB|Spears}, three {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and a {@item Heavy Crossbow|XPHB} with twenty {@item Bolt|XPHB|Bolts}. It also carries ten assorted gems, each worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and two chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The lizard itself is trained and can be sold in the city for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Should the characters succeed in their assault on the ruins, they will rescue four out of the five kidnapped tieflings and secure some hard-earned treasure. Sadly, the fifth prisoner\u2014Rumbold Tomekeeper\u2014remains missing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista's Share", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is content to claim an equal share of the treasure gathered from the cultist encampment, though she leaves any magical items to the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "The journey back to the caravan takes one hour, with no encounters or events along the way." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare the cultists and interrogate them, use the details provided under 'Interrogation' to guide the roleplay. Beyond what is noted there, the cultists here also reveal that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was taken by 'flying creatures of stone,' whom the cultists refer to as 'Servants of the Great Serpent.' The whispers in their dreams commanded them to deliver the prisoner over to them, though they don't know why or where they took him.", + "Any captured cultists are brought in chains to Al'Kirat and imprisoned until the Vizier is able to interrogate them, likely through the use of mind-reading magic. However, little more of value will be learned from them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What do the Victims Know?", + "entries": [ + "Any abducted victim the characters rescue can confirm that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was taken by a flying creature made of stone. Additionally, they note that not all cultists were aggressive; some were even quite friendly, particularly the harpy who treated them kindly." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "After reuniting with the caravan, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} meets once more with the merchant leaders. They unanimously agree to abandon the journey and return to Al'Kirat. With too many injured and the loss of so many animals, attempting to continue would mean certain death. The news dashes the hopes of everyone in the caravan.", + "The caravan will move to a nearby safe location to rest for the night. At dawn, they will return to Al'Kirat and disband.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Court Summons", + "entries": [ + "Before the caravan departs the Wasteland, at a moment of your choosing, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} finds and gathers the characters. A message was sent to Al'Kirat to inform the city of the unfolding events and, as it so happens, Rumbold's role in the expedition is indeed far too important to ignore. Upon learning of Rumbold's disappearance, the Sultana of Al'Kirat\u2014Zanara Zin'Zara\u2014commands all those with direct knowledge of the cultists to appear before her court. Since the characters directly confronted the cultists, the Sultana has specifically requested their presence. She has also prepared a small reward for their efforts in rescuing the abducted victims.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters of the summons and apologizes, making it clear that they have little choice but to accept the summons, if they wish to stay in the Kirati's favor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Should They Meet Her?", + "entries": [ + "The urgency of the matter implies they should present themselves at the court no later than the day after the caravan reaches the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "The characters will experience a vivid dream during their sleep in the Wasteland. You may choose to have all the characters experience it on the same night or spread their dreams out over several days.", + "In the dream, the characters see flashes of their life, beginning with their birth. They witness their most defining experiences and the critical decisions that led them to where they are now. Ask the player to describe the most important moment in their character's life\u2014a key event that shaped who they are. As the character relives that moment within the dream, narrate how the sound fades slowly, leaving only the sound of their heartbeat, before a whispering, ethereal voice fills their mind.", + "The voice asks the character, \"{@i What is the ultimate goal of your life?}\" The player must respond as their past self, reflecting on the defining moment they are reliving. After the answer is given, the dream fades into Darkness, and the character sleeps soundly for the remainder of the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stat Increase", + "entries": [ + "Upon waking up from the dream, the character is blessed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, filled with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to fulfill their life's goal. The character then chooses one ability Score, other than their highest score or one tied to their highest. That score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Determining Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "Based on the character's answer, select one of the following categories that best reflects their response: {@b [Devotion]}, {@b [Erudition]}, or {@b [Benevolence]}. The category most frequently selected amongst the player characters will gain a point. In the case of a tie, all highest-scoring categories receive a point.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "These individuals seek to understand life's deeper meanings and align their actions with higher purposes. They strive for inner peace, fulfillment, and a harmonious existence, often finding meaning through service and dedication to their values.", + "Common answers include: To serve a higher purpose. To achieve inner peace and harmony. To create or achieve something meaningful and impactful. To do as duty commands. To find the truth of all things. To die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Focused on building meaningful relationships and improving the lives of others, these individuals prioritize love, happiness, and societal well-being. They aim to nurture, protect, and make a positive impact on their communities.", + "Common answers include: To find and nurture love. To be or make others happy. To make and raise children. To contribute to society. To make the world a better place. To serve and protect. To free others from oppression, slavery, injustice, exploitation, or tyranny." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, this group focuses on acquiring knowledge and achieving mastery in their fields. They are innovators and problem-solvers, aiming to advance themselves and leave a legacy behind them." + ] + }, + "Common answers include: To acquire practical knowledge and wisdom. To achieve personal power and mastery. To innovate and advance. To become the best at a field or discipline. To leave a legacy and be remembered. To suffer and struggle. To achieve vengeance. To achieve chaos. To seek personal freedom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Assistance for Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "When in doubt about the subjective interpretation of a statement, you can try viewing it from Prophecy's perspective. {@b [Devotion]} reflects answers she favors, as she believes she can manipulate those characters to do her bidding. While she trusts {@b [Benevolence]}, she considers such characters too soft to make the hard decisions she needs them to make. {@b [Erudition]}, on the other hand, unsettles her\u2014these characters are independent, harder to control, and more likely to rebel against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 2nd level once they arrive in the city of Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Search", + "entries": [ + "Due to the widespread injuries affecting the caravan, the convoy is unable to depart until midday of the next day; so by the time they reach the city of Al'Kirat, the sun has already begun to set. The caravan camps one mile south of Al'Kirat in order to organize the disbandment, which includes paying the mercenaries and handling the dead.", + "Entry into the city of Al'Kirat costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per person, plus 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per wagon or large animal. Citizens of the city are exempt from the entry fee but must still pay for their wagons or animals. The guards at the entrance do not care for excuses and strictly enforce the law.", + "When the characters first set foot in the city of Al'Kirat, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat, a thriving hub of commerce and law, stands as a gleaming jewel in the desert\u2014a diamond in the rough. Elegantly cobbled streets shaded by flowing silks provide a welcome escape from the sun. Majestic whitestone spires rise in the distance, cutting a breathtaking figure against the sky. Endless markets brim with trinkets and foods, while the air carries the rich aroma of spices and incense. Tieflings clad in vibrant silks stroll leisurely through the heat, while street performers dazzle onlookers with fiery magic." + ] + }, + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is happy to escort the characters to the city and give them a brief overview if they need it. After providing them with directions to the Ruby Court, she encourages them to enjoy the evening and visit the court first thing tomorrow.", + "If the characters lack a place to stay, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suggests the Adventurer's Guild, a good place to find a bed at a reasonable price (see {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild}). With that, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} waves the characters goodbye.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Into the Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara holds court in the grand white building known as the Ruby Court, located at the heart of the Palace Quarter.", + "Before their audience with the Sultana, the characters are directed towards Morgiana's office. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, a slave under the service of Vizier Rashid, will brief the characters on the proper etiquette for their meeting with Zanara.", + "To learn more about {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, see her entry in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Morgiana}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana is a busy woman, stuck dealing with emissaries, legal disputes, and various other matters of governance. As such, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} must first notify her of the characters' arrival so she can make time to attend them. It will take about fifteen to twenty minutes before the Sultana will be ready to meet them.", + "While the characters wait, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} leads them to a spacious balcony in the Ruby Court, offering a spectacular view of the city. There, she serves them a tray of cheeses and sweet juices, while she prepares them for their meeting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescued the prisoners, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} rewards them on behalf of the Sultana. Each character is given a pouch containing thirty gemstones, each worth 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If any of the characters are inadequately dressed, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} offers them elegant clothing she keeps on hand specifically for such occasions. While Zanara does not impose a strict dress code for her court, there is a limit to what she can tolerate\u2014no blood-soaked or shirtless guests allowed. The clothing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} offers is considered fine attire, each worth roughly 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and the characters are welcomed to keep it if they so choose.", + "When preparing the characters for their meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} shares the following key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Although she holds significant influence, the Sultana is not a queen. Bowing or using honorifics like 'your excellency' is unnecessary. It is customary, however, to address her simply as 'Sultana.'", + "The Sultana's power comes from her immense wealth, her ownership of the harbor and much of the Palace Quarter, and her financial backing of the city's operations, which includes the military.", + "Vizier Rashid supports the Sultana in many aspects of running the city. He is one of the few elected officials in Al'Kirat and holds the highest authority in matters of magic, being the most knowledgeable practitioner of arcane magic in the city." + ] + }, + "After you've shared enough exposition, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} can escort them to the Sultana." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "As the characters step into the Sultana's court, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The tall doors creak open, revealing a small but lively hall of tieflings, their expressions tense as they argue and move about the room. A vibrant carpet leads to a staircase and an oversized wooden chair, richly cushioned. A pale tiefling woman sits there, adorned in gold and jewels, her worried gaze fixed as she smokes from a decorated hookah. Beside her, a stern tiefling man leans in to whisper. Translucent silks form a canopy over them, while green ferns line the walls and several guards stand watch near the throne-like seat. Once the woman notices you, she raises a hand to quiet the room and announces, \"Everyone, our guests are here.\" She then beckons for you, \"Please, come closer.\"" + ] + }, + "The pale tiefling seated on the throne is {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, Sultana of Al'Kirat, while the imposing figure beside her is {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}.", + "As the Cult of the Coiled Whisper is a newly emerging threat, both the Sultana and the Vizier are eager to learn anything the characters can share. They ask pointed and probing questions, understanding but disappointed if the characters are unable to answer them all. Sample questions include how many cultists they encountered, what species they were, what seemed to be their objectives, whether they appeared unified, and how well supplied they were.", + "The Sultana is particularly troubled by Rumbold Tomekeeper's abduction. As Kirat's top expert on the Anubian Empire and its hieroglyphics, he is invaluable. As a result, she suspects he was the true target all along. With so many committed to the expedition, she lacks the means to conduct a full investigation; which is why\u2014she hopes\u2014the characters may be able to help.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Offer", + "entries": [ + "The expedition is nearly ready to leave Kunaten Keep and begin the final journey to the Great Pyramid. Unfortunately, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is crucial to the project. Zanara, however, has an ace up her sleeve.", + "The Sultana commands a rare vessel known as The Skylark, a ship capable of sailing the skies. Having recently returned from a voyage to Kunaten Keep, the ship is currently grounded for much-needed repairs and wasn't expected to fly again for some time. However, if Professor {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} were to be rescued, Zanara could clear the vessel for flight, allowing the professor to make it to the expedition in time. For additional details regarding this flying ship, refer to {@adventure The Skylark|SoD|3|Travel to Kunaten Keep}", + "Zanara holds {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in high regard, and after hearing her praise of the characters and their abilities, she is eager to offer them a job: to rescue the missing professor. In return, the Sultana would be willing to grant them a place aboard The Skylark alongside {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Quest", + "entries": [ + "The characters are offered a mercenary contract to rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. The terms of the contract include access to necessary resources, financial backing, and logistical support to aid in their mission." + ] + }, + "As an additional reward, each character will have the opportunity to make a personal petition to the Sultana. They may ask for any favor they desire, and if it is within her power, the Sultana will grant their request. If preferred, a character can forgo the petition and receive up to 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} instead. For more details on what the Sultana can offer, see 'Petitioning the Sultana'.", + "If the characters accept, the Sultana calls upon Morgiana\u2014 who had been quietly listening by the door\u2014to prepare a contract and some gold for the characters. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} nods and departs. She will meet the characters outside after they have finished their conversation with both the Sultana and the Vizier\u2014see {@adventure Concluding the Summons|SoD|3|Concluding the Summons}.", + "The characters are not required to accept the contract right away. If they wish to deliberate, they can return and accept it at any point when they are ready." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Ruby_Court.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divining Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid has the power to cast the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which he is planning to use in order to locate {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. After the meeting with the Sultana concludes, and assuming the characters agree to investigate Rumbold's abduction, Rashid will ask to escort them to his personal laboratory so they can witness the scrying. The laboratory doubles as Rashid's personal office and is located a few hallways away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier's Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "The room is a chaotic mess of scattered papers covered in arcane scribblings, crystal vials filled with liquids of varying colors, bubbling alembics emitting strange smells, and bookshelves crammed with volumes on local history, magical treatises, and philosophy. Rashid's cat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Fiendish Familiar|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}'), lounges lazily atop one of the tables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirror of Life Trapping", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier leads the characters to the back of the chamber, where a large standing mirror rests. This is a {@item Mirror of Life Trapping|XDMG}, which Rashid has been using to imprison the cultists brought to the city as prisoners. Rashid does not disclose the mirror's true magic to the characters.", + "Rashid uses the mirror as a Material component for his {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell. When he's ready, he gathers the characters around the mirror and casts the spell. Rashid uses the following incantation to activate the mirror:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Devil's mirror, forged in fire,", + "Reveal the truth that I desire.", + "Show me the scholar, bound and lost\u2014", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whatever the cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Mirror_of_Life_Trapping.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirror of Life Trapping" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scry on Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid casts the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell on {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, who fails his saving throw. The spell projects a flaming image onto the mirror, revealing what the scrying sensor observes. All who gaze into the mirror can see this image. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An old, portly tiefling stands before a sprawling mural etched with ancient hieroglyphics\u2014the ancient language of the long-fallen Anubian Empire, whose ruins are scattered across the region. The tiefling actively transcribes the symbols onto a parchment with ink. Around him are statues of serpents, and the murals themselves teem with snake-related motifs. Red sand sifts down from cracks in the ceiling, gathering into harmless red piles on the stone floor. Suddenly, the scrying sensor is grasped by another creature\u2014a humanoid figure formed entirely of stone, with jagged wings, curling horns, and an amber orb set deep within its chest. With a crack, the image fades from the mirror, and the spell ends abruptly." + ] + }, + "The stone-skinned figure is {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the leader of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The characters may have heard his name from captured cultists, and now they've seen what he looks like. Rashid identifies the creature as a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, a creature of earth seldom seen in Kirat. He has come across old Anubian golems inlaid with amber before, but never a living creature like this." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debating the Clues", + "entries": [ + "In the conversation that follows between Rashid and the characters about the results of the scrying, be sure to emphasize these key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kept in an Anubian Ruin", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} appears to be inside an Anubian ruin, likely underground. His keen interest in the hieroglyphics on the wall indicate that the knowledge they hold is new to him\u2014which suggests that this particular ruin has not been explored by the Kirati before." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Statues", + "entries": [ + "The statues and carvings feature numerous snakes, suggesting that the site may have been a temple or shrine dedicated to a snake-like deity. This is unusual, as there are no known records of the Anubians worshiping snakes or a snake-headed Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The location is in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The sand flowing from the cracks was tinted red, meaning the ruin is located somewhere within the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + "When Rashid is ready to dismiss the characters, he reminds them to meet {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} outside the Sultana's court chambers. He informs them that {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} will supply them with all the resources they require to proceed with their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concluding the Summons", + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} intercepts them with their contracts in hand. The contracts are standard, non-magical, and easy to understand; in simple terms, they officially outline the offer made by the Sultana.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stipend", + "entries": [ + "The characters are required to sign the contract to receive the support. Once done, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} distributes a stipend of 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to each of them, meant to cover supplies, lodging, food, or any additional equipment they may need. She also gives the party a {@item Sending Stone|XDMG}, linked to another she owns, and advises them to contact her if they have any questions or if they need to report a critical finding in the investigation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Logistical Support", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} directs them to the Adventurer's Guild. The Guild has been commissioned to investigate the whereabouts of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, as well as the activities of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The branch is managed by a woman called Dalira Ter'Mehra, who can share all the information they've gathered so far.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} explains that the Guild is an excellent resource for gathering information about Kirat, meeting others eager to risk life and limb for coin, and for commissioning a wide range of useful services. She also notes that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} frequents the Guild during her investigations, so the characters are likely to find her there." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "Because Al'Kirat operates under a decentralized rule, many essential jobs in the city are managed on a contractual basis. This includes the guards who protect the city, the patrols that secure the roads to other settlements, the muscle that safeguards caravans traveling through the desert, and more. Finding the right contractors and managing their work requires significant effort, leading to the emergence of numerous guilds and organizations in the city to meet this demand.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Adventurers_Guild_Crest.webp" + }, + "title": "Crest of the Adventurer's Guild" + } + ] + }, + "The Adventurer's Guild is unique in that it caters exclusively to mercenaries seeking dangerous work, offering contracts with quick turnaround times that rarely last longer than a day or two. Known simply as 'The Guild,' the Adventurer's Guild has gained tremendous popularity in the city, drawing in many mercenaries eager to earn easy gold by putting their combat skills to use.", + "The day-to-day operations of the Guild are handled by Dalira Ter'Mehra (described further below), who is responsible for cataloging and assigning contracts and bounties as the needs of the city requires.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inn", + "entries": [ + "The guild hall provides simple bunks on the second floor of the main building if the characters require lodging. While the rooms are small, they are affordable, costing only 5 silver pieces per night. These bunks are usually in high demand, but with most of the city's adventurers currently stationed at Kunaten Keep awaiting the start of the expedition, the rooms are available." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relevance", + "entries": [ + "Unless the characters have a home in the city, they will likely rely on the Adventurer's Guild as a base of operations. The rest of this section describes the layout of the guild hall and introduces key figures they are likely to meet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guild Layout", + "entries": [ + "The Guild has several administrative buildings scattered throughout the city. This guild hall is located in the Palace Quarter, east of the Ruby Court.", + "This guild hall also functions as a cantina, open only to guild members. Here, adventurers can drink, socialize, consult with other members, browse available contracts, gather information, and receive payment for completed work. It's almost always busy, filled with adventurers of all walks of life\u2014some friendly, others less so\u2014and it's a great place to swap wild stories and hear intriguing rumors.", + "For a detailed view of the Adventurer's Guild layout, see the map below. Locations on the map are marked, which correspond to the descriptions provided here.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c33" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c33" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mezzanine", + "entries": [ + "The elevated mezzanine is an outer ring that surrounds the sunken central area of the guild hall, where adventurers can move freely from place to place. This elevated walkway is typically the busiest part of the building.", + "The contract boards are located on the mezzanine. These are large wooden panels where all available contracts are posted for adventurers to browse. Only Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the Guild, is authorized to place or remove posts from the boards, doing so only after the necessary paperwork has been completed between the Guild and the contract commissioner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Lounge", + "entries": [ + "The lounge is the lower section of the main floor, surrounded by the mezzanine. Here, adventurers can sit and relax. Most of the lounge is covered with layers of carpets and several low tables without chairs. Adventurers either sit directly on the carpets or on pillows, which are scattered throughout the lounge. The rest of the lounge is occupied by a bar with stools where adventurers can order drinks.", + "An elevated podium at the southern end of the lounge is often used by Dalira for important announcements or by bards who entertain the crowd with songs or tales.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Bar", + "entries": [ + "No full meals are served in this establishment, but snacks are available for purchase. Options include jerky for carnivores, seeds for herbivores, spicy nuts for tieflings, and bread for anyone who wants it. The bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages after sundown. There are no servers, so customers must order and purchase their snacks and drinks directly at the bar, where bartender Rudoli Thundergut (see 'Notable Guild Members') serves them.", + "Below is a selection of popular drinks served by Rudoli, each available for 5 silver pieces. Several of the drinks are made using 'firewater,' a spirit crafted by fermenting succulents, a staple in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "A refreshing blend of pineapple juice, coconut rum, lime juice, and rich cream of coconut." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Action Surge", + "entries": [ + "A strong blend of whiskey and coffee, sweetened with sugar, a splash of water, a hint of cinnamon, and garnished with a floating apple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hellish Rebuke", + "entries": [ + "A zesty mix of ginger beer, firewater, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves floating on top. Hidden at the bottom of the glass is a chili pepper that will burst open at a random time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wild Magic", + "entries": [ + "A mix of orange juice and firewater, garnished with small floating cherries and finished with a secret sirupy ingredient." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Administrative Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the daily operations of the Adventurer's Guild. She is present in her office from dawn until noon, before returning for a few hours at dusk. Dalira is usually too busy writing reports and cataloging contracts to do much else, so she rarely mingles outside during work hours.", + "Dalira manages contract payments from this office and curates a smaller contract board within her workspace. These contracts often involve sensitive matters requiring a measure of discretion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Pantry & Storage", + "entries": [ + "The western section of the guild hall is restricted to staff and houses both a pantry and a storage room for cleaning supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Guild Members", + "entries": [ + "The characters will find themselves returning to the Adventurer's Guild multiple times during {@i Sands of Doom}. Aside from familiar faces like {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and any other adventurers they meet along the way, they'll frequently encounter the following group of NPCs, who are always present within the Guild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra - Guild Manager", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|XMM}) oversees the day-to-day operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under Vizier Rashid and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Dalira's cloak functions as a {@item Hat of Disguise|XDMG}, which activates when she pulls the cowl over her head. She uses this ability to travel across the city unnoticed whenever she is transporting gold to refill the safe in her office." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Work, gardening, lively places, and detective stories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Idleness, extravagance, flirting, and disorganization." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holgam - Bouncer", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building (if entering before meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} vouches for the characters). He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, leatherwork, telling jokes, and adventuring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Laws, taking things seriously, work, and insects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut - Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|XMM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "Though he loathes to admit it, his deep knowledge of poisons, chemicals, and flammable materials has turned him into an unexpectedly skilled bartender. Now, he dedicates himself to provide for a younger generation of warriors, believing this to be his only and final way to serve. Even to this day, he occasionally experiences flashbacks to the horrifying moments when the insects overran his home, which to others would appear as him staring blankly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his Grimfire Pistol with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute. For additional details about Grimfire weapons, refer to {@adventure Grimfire Pistol|SoD|2|Dwarves}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Coffee, tales of war, firearms, and silence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Everyone, alcohol, outdoors, and Darakni." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Searching for Clues", + "entries": [ + "In this part of the chapter, the characters must explore Al'Kirat and its surrounding regions in search of information regarding the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. Their main objective is to locate the cult's headquarters, where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is most likely being held. To do this, they will need to consult Dalira Ter'Mehra at the Adventurer's Guild and follow up on the leads she has compiled.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "As the characters enter the Adventurer's Guild, they quickly spot {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} among the crowd. She's been busy gathering information on the cult but is happy to take a moment in order to give them a quick tour of the Guild Hall and introduce them to Dalira at her office.", + "By this point, Dalira has likely heard of the party's success in dealing with both the skeletons and the cultists. Pleased by their competence and desperate for help, as most adventurers have already departed for Kunaten Keep, she welcomes them into the investigation. She invites them to sit in her office, gives a brief overview of how the Guild operates, and answers any questions they may have regarding doing adventuring work in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult Leads", + "entries": [ + "While Dalira has not found any direct information regarding their current whereabouts, she has managed to gather three promising leads that may offer insight into the cult's operations.", + "The three leads are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Infestation", + "entries": [ + "A snake infestation has plagued the Slums for the past two weeks. It's not much to go on, but since the cultists claim to hear the hissing whispers of a snake in their dreams, this lead is as good as any. Many locals are blaming the infestation on a kenku who allegedly owns plants known to attract snakes. The kenku himself has recently posted a contract, hiring adventurers to retrieve more of these rare plants for him. See {@adventure Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Cultist Attack", + "entries": [ + "Scouts have reported another attack near the Dustwind Buttes. This time, the victims were a small group of orcs. Since the attack, the orcs have chosen to camp in the hills a few miles south of the city. Based on the location, it's likely the attackers were cultists. It would be wise to speak with the orcs and find out what they know. See {@adventure Glowing Amber|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rumbold's Missing Imp", + "entries": [ + "Word has it that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} acquired an Imp assistant from the Church of Asmodeus. Curiously, the Imp vanished just before the professor was due to depart for the caravan. These suspicious circumstances merit further investigation. The Temple of the Five Pointed Star is likely to have additional information. See {@adventure The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The characters can follow on only two of the three leads, as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will handle the third. After the characters decide on their first lead, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will randomly select either {@adventure Snake Infestation|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} or {@adventure Second Cultist Attack|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber} to investigate on her own. If the characters choose one of those two, she will follow the other. Kallista's involvement is limited because she is also preparing to meet with the Sultana to address the caravan attack, a task she expects to undertake shortly." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping-up the Leads", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have pursued two of the three leads, they can return to the Adventurer's Guild to regroup with Dalira and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In their meeting, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will brief the characters on the results of her investigation. Since she worked alone, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} was unable to achieve as much as the party might have if they'd investigated her lead.", + "You can use the information presented below as a guide for what {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} reports from her findings.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Investigated the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper uses a rare mushroom known as Hissroot to attract snakes, and their headquarters is likely filled with thousands of them. It would be wise to stock up on antitoxin before confronting them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Spoke with the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper is gathering large amounts of amber, probably for some form of ritual. It could be useful to carry some amber in case they inhabit Anubian ruins that require it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira found little useful information, aside from the fact that the cultists have either ceased their activities or have entirely left the city. They've gone completely silent since the attack on the caravan. Dalira suspects that whatever they were after, they likely already have it, so it's important to act quickly before the trail runs cold.", + "At this stage, the characters should know that the cultists' base is hidden in the eastern Dustwind Buttes, within the Wasteland. They should also have a way to track them, whether by letting snakes guide them or by enlisting the help of the orcs to escort them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kallista for Rumbold's Rescue", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is invested in ensuring the safe return of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, but recognizes when her efforts are more effective elsewhere. If the characters are already accompanied by one or more NPCs, she steps back into a supporting role. In this case, she may assemble a group of Kirati soldiers to camp near the Dustwind Buttes, remaining on standby to offer reinforcements should the characters require the help." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 3rd level after they have explored two of the three leads and are ready to journey to the Dustwind Buttes to face the Cult of the Coiled Whisper." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Event: Meeting Malicia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters will have two opportunities to meet {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} during this part of the chapter, an important NPC in Sands of Doom. In both events, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is in her humanoid form and will attempt to keep her draconic identity a secret. Her full description is detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been researching the corruption innate to the Wasteland and suspects\u2014incorrectly\u2014that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} or one of her siblings, ancient enemies of the Aru, are to blame. Now, with news of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper reaching her ears, she has come to Al'Kirat in pursuit of leads that might take her closer to the lair of one of these ancient demigods.", + "Both {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the characters are destined to find the Temple of Aku'Tal, though they will take separate paths to do so. If she discovers that the characters are also pursuing the cult, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} chooses to remain silent regarding her own intentions, preferring not to tip her claw just yet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when the characters return to the city after completing either Lead One or Lead Two. As they approach the gates to the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} standing a few hundred feet away from the entrance.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s young and inexperienced mind\u2014 shaped by a dragon's perspective\u2014often leaves her confused by what she sees and learns in the city. With a puzzled expression, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches the party and asks: \"{@i You live here, don't you? I don't understand. How does this 'Sultana' rule the city? Surely she's not powerful enough to defeat the warriors here. She must possess some secret power, yes?}\"", + "The dragon will entertain a discussion about culture and politics, showing genuine eagerness to learn but making curious mistakes in the process\u2014such as using the word 'hoard' rather than 'wealth,' or 'lair' instead of 'home.'", + "At the end of the conversation, she states that she has 'found the exchange of information valuable' and assures the party she will 'repay it back someday.' She then strides into the desert alone, scoffing at any warnings of its danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs once the characters have completed their investigation and are prepared to begin {@adventure Part 3|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue} of this chapter. As they leave the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} amongst the caravaneers and merchants gathered just beyond the walls.", + "Seeing the party fully geared for travel, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches and casually inquires about their destination. Noting they are bound for the Wasteland, she offers to repay them for helping her at their first meeting with insights into the Will of the Sands. You may give the characters as much or as little detail about the Will as you like. She then gifts them a vial of blood, explaining it can be used to distract any undead they might face in the dunes.", + "\"{@i Something roams out there, something dark and twisted. A force incomplete, corrupted, and hungry. It commands the undead and hungers for blood. Should you find yourselves surrounded by its horde, throw this vial\u2014unopened\u2014as far as you can. Watch as they flock to it, desperate to shatter it and soak the sands in its contents. Do so if you need it, it may very well save your lives. Now, I consider your generosity dutifully repaid.}\"", + "After sharing as much as she deems appropriate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} turns and walks away in the direction of the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead One: Search for the Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "Snakes have become an increasingly common sight in the Slums, with reports of snake attacks rising steadily. Characters wandering through the district won't need long to hear about the issue from concerned locals or to catch glimpses of serpents winding through the shadowy, cramped alleyways. This infestation started two weeks ago and has only escalated since then. Any local character with ties to the Slums would already know about the snake problem.", + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper has been collecting snakes for their dark rituals, luring them with a rare mushroom called Hissroot. When squeezed, the mushroom releases potent spores that act as irresistible pheromones for snakes. Many of these mushrooms were stolen from Ribbit, a {@creature Kenku|XMM} that sells pets in the Slums. The cult's reckless mishandling of the Hissroot has caused the spores to scatter across the district, inadvertently attracting snakes into the area.", + "Dalira knows of the snake infestation and that many locals are blaming the kenku, but so far has no idea that the cult is directly related to the events. Curiously, Ribbit recently posted a contract in the Adventurer's Guild asking for help collecting more of the Hissroot (see further below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Ribbit and learn that the cultists stole several mushrooms and are tasked with harvesting more. While exploring the buttes in search of Hissroot, the characters uncover how to harness their properties. Along the way, they meet Windhowl, an elder seer and {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaur}, who distrusts the cultists and allies with the characters. Windhowl is then able to provide the characters with a trick to locate the cultists' hideout." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "If the characters discover that the cultists are using Hissroot to lure snakes, and they have a general idea of the cult's location within the Wasteland, they could release some snakes in the vicinity and follow them, allowing the serpents to lead them to the cultists' base. Furthermore, by obtaining some Hissroot, the characters could also control the cult's snakes with the spores, potentially preventing the cultists from using serpents against the party." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Just two days ago, Ribbit posted a contract at the Adventurer's Guild, requesting assistance in collecting more of the Hissroot. The contract reads as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Need Materials}", + "{@i Hello! Need clank-clanks to fetch me Hiss Ouchies for my hissers. That's it. Easy. I give instructions, just come to Ribbit's (that's me) Pet Shop. If you can't find, ask anyone. All know Ribbit (that's me). I pay 50 clinks, maybe more.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra explains that Ribbit is a {@creature Kenku|XMM}, one of the many beastfolk living in the city. Kenku don't use proper names for objects or people; instead, they refer to them by the sounds they make. For example, 'clank-clanks' are adventurers, 'clinks' are {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and 'hissers' are snakes. Dalira isn't sure what 'Hiss Ouchies' are, but she believes they might be the mushrooms that attract snakes." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira's notes indicate that Ribbit operates a pet shop in the Slums. His contract requests adventurers to collect plants from the Deadrock Buttes, a network of twisting canyons located north of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ribbit's Pet Shop", + "entries": [ + "The shop is tucked away off the main streets deep within the Slums, in a small neighborhood near the wall of the city that is populated almost exclusively by kenku.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku Children", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach the neighborhood, they hear what sounds like combat, but upon closer inspection, turns out to be nothing more than kenku children at play. The children are roleplaying as adventurers battling monsters, using their innate ability to mimic sounds to create realistic-sounding explosions, the clang of metal on metal, and monstrous roars. They hop from rooftop to rooftop, pretending the snakes below are fearsome dragons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Shop", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit's shop is filled exclusively with frogs, snakes, and reptiles, all safely housed in small glass enclosures. When the characters arrive, Ribbit is actively attempting to imitate a frog's mating croak to encourage a pair of rare purple frogs to copulate, but with little success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissing Ouchies / Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit explains that someone stole his Hissing Ouchies, a name he says comes from the sound of a snake being lured by the mushroom and biting the unlucky person holding it. After rummaging through a small book of kenku translations, he finds the non-kenku term for them: Hissroot. He goes on to explain that the mushroom releases spores that attract snakes. Ribbit uses these mushrooms to help endangered snakes breed, and on occasion, locals pay him to remove snakes from their neighborhoods using the spores.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contract", + "entries": [ + "Hissroot grows in the caves of the Deadrock Buttes, commonly near the Riohnar River. To locate the mushrooms, Ribbit suggests finding and following snakes in the area, which are drawn to the mushroom and can lead one straight to them. Though the snakes are small and typically docile, Ribbit warns they can become irritable when disturbed. Most bites, he claims, happen when people accidentally step on them. He also cautions the characters to be very careful when harvesting Hissroot, as squeezing the mushrooms releases spores that attract more snakes, making the chance of being bitten significantly higher." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Payment", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit offers 50 clinks ({@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) for a single Hissroot, with an additional 10 for each extra one they bring, up to three more." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Theft", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit recalls a visit two weeks ago from a small group of humans and lizardfolk who asked him about snakes and the Hissroot. They wanted to know where to find the mushroom, how it's used, and which snakes it tends to attract. Since Ribbit had fielded similar questions before, he didn't think much of it at the time. However, just a few days ago, his entire stock of Hissroot was stolen, and he now suspects the group might be behind the theft.", + "Whoever it was that stole the mushrooms or why, it's clear they mishandled the plants and released the spores across the Slums. This, he is certain, is what led to the sudden snake infestation.", + "Ribbit is confident that the thieves have already fled the city. After the theft, he asked around for the suspicious group but they were reportedly seen leaving town, and no one has seen them since." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "entries": [ + "To reach the Deadrock Buttes, the characters have to leave Al'Kirat through the Sapphire Gate north of the city, which allows them to traverse the badlands from the western side of the Riohnar River. It then takes them {@b two hours} traversing the trail north following the river before reaching the craggy edge of the Deadrock Buttes. Other than the occasional wild dog that skitters out of view, or eagle that flies overhead, not much transpires during the journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "To find a source of Hissroot, the characters will need to scale sections of the buttes, leap between its ledges, and search the area for signs of snakes in the nearby caves.", + "Have each character make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. If more than half succeed, they discover a source of Hissroot in 1 hour. If half or more fail, it will take them {@dice 1d4} hours to find one. If the group has an easy way to track snakes, all characters gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Cave", + "entries": [ + "The characters find a dark cave, 15 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long. The entrance emits a sickly sweet smell, and the hissing of snakes echoes from the depths of the Darkness.", + "The path through the cave is filled with hundreds of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}] that criss-cross the cavern floor. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check realizes that the snakes are not aggressive and will only attack if provoked or stepped on. If disturbed, a snake bites only once before it flees.", + "The Hissroot visibly grows at the far end of the cave. To reach them, the characters must either find a way to clear the snakes or navigate through the cave without stepping on them. There are far too many snakes to kill individually.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avoiding the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "To reach the end of the cave without stepping on any snakes, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check. Characters proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. The character keeps rolling until they succeed, with each failure triggering a bite attack from one of the snakes as they accidentally step on it.", + "A character who reaches the end of the cave must repeat the same check to safely make their way back to the entrance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting the Mushrooms", + "entries": [ + "There are five Hissroot mushrooms growing in the cave. To harvest each mushroom, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a failure, the mushroom is still harvested, but it gets squeezed, releasing pheromones that attract snakes to the character (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Pheromones", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are irresistibly drawn to the pheromones released by Hissroot mushrooms when they are squeezed. If the pheromones are triggered, every snake in the cave will be drawn to the source. If a creature is holding the source, the snakes will attempt to climb onto the creature, with one snake biting the creature at the end of each of the creature's turns.", + "If the creature leaves the cave covered in snakes due to the Hissroot's pheromones, they must make a skill check of their choice to shake off the snakes. Another character may assist, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. On a roll of 20 or lower, the creature is bitten by one poisonous snake; on 15 or lower, by two snakes; on 10 or lower, by three snakes; and on 5 or lower, by four snakes. Regardless of the outcome, the snakes are then successfully shaken off." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared.", + "Windhowl has seen many strange people visit the buttes over the past few weeks, gathering large quantities of Hissroot and capturing hundreds of snakes in the process. She has tried time and again to reason with them, warning of the damage they are causing to the delicate ecosystem, but her words have so far fallen on deaf ears. When she spots the characters emerging from the cave with the Hissroot, she naturally assumes they are doing the same and approaches to scold them.", + "If the characters explain their mission, Windhowl recognizes the name Ribbit. As a seer who communes with the spirits of the land, she has often heard them speak kindly of Ribbit, calling him 'The Small Who Loves the Smaller.' Mentioning his name is enough to soothe her concerns. Windhowl offers to cast {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} once or twice on the characters if needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invite for a Talk", + "entries": [ + "Provided Windhowl detects no ulterior motives from the characters, she invites them to tea to discuss their troubles and explore how they might assist one another. Her hut is located about ten minutes away, high atop the buttes.", + "Windhowl's hut is a yurt made from the leathers of great beasts and warmly furnished layers of thick rugs. There, she serves her guests ginger tea, claiming it should soothe the soreness from climbing up and down the buttes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "No matter how much time the characters spend conversing with Windhowl, you can grant them the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wayward Son", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows that something is communing with the cultists in their dreams, but not what it is. She only knows for certain that it is not one of the land's natural spirits\u2014the same spirits that have guided the minotaurs of Kirat for countless generations. This, she explains, is why minotaurs do not follow this so-called 'serpent god,' as they prefer to follow only the wisdom of the spirits.", + "Windhowl's grandson, however, has always been headstrong, aimless, and impulsive. This earned him the name Stormheart. To Windhowl's sorrow, her grandson was lured by the cult, the very same that came to harvest the mushrooms. They offered him the purpose he always craved.", + "Windhowl agrees to aid the characters in their search for the cultists, on the condition that they spare her grandson if they find. She asks only that they try convince him to return back home. She assures the characters that her grandson should be easy to spot, for he is likely the sole minotaur among the cultists." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows the cultists are hiding in the eastern Dustwind Buttes. However, she is far too old to venture into the Wasteland to help the characters, and as a pacifist, she recognizes she would be ill-suited to confront a group of cultists. Instead, she offers them a way to track the cultists.", + "Windhowl doesn't know exactly where the cultists' headquarters are, but she knows who does\u2014thousands of them, in fact. The old seer has noticed that wherever the cultists take their large stores of Hissroot, snakes follow, drawn from miles away. \"Follow the snakes,\" Windhowl advises. \"Nature never fails to guide. Track the serpents, and I wager they'll lead you straight to those who worship them.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions of Poison Resistance", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is deeply concerned about the cultists' use of so many snakes and worries that confronting them unprepared could be dangerous. As a seer among her people, she is well-practiced in creating potions and salves, particularly those that counter the hazards of nature.", + "Windhowl can brew {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|XDMG|Potions of Poison Resistance}, but the process requires a rare component that must be gathered from the husks of evil spirits. With a special ritual, she can provoke these malevolent entities, forcing them to manifest in physical forms that resemble plant-like creatures. Defeating them not only purges the spirits, healing the land, but also provides Windhowl with the components she needs for her potions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Summoning Evil Spirits", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "If the characters agree to craft the potions, Windhowl guides them back to the trail near the Riohnar River. Use the 'Deadrock Trail' battlemap for this encounter.", + "Windhowl explains, \"{@i Spirits do not easily forge bodies of their own, so they seek to possess the living to gain control. I'll be summoning weaker spirits that will only be able to inhabit small plant matter from the riverbed. Minor spirits will strike first, but you must defend me. I need time to summon stronger ones that will give us the materials we need. Guard me well, while I complete the ritual}.\"", + "When the characters are ready, Windhowl sits down and begins chanting in Abyssal, the language of beastfolk. Malevolent spirits will then coalesce in the area as green lights that enter the river. Then, blights will spawn from the river; they climb out of the water and attack Windhowl.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fight the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl ({@creature Druid|XMM} statistics) sits in the area marked 'W'. In the first round, six {@creature Twig Blight|XMM|Twig Blight} crawl out of the water in the areas marked 'T'. In the second round, three {@creature Needle Blight|XMM|Needle Blight} follow from the areas marked 'N'. And finally in the third round, a single {@creature Vine Blight|XMM} emerges from the area marked 'V'. For the first two rounds, Windhowl focuses entirely on her ritual, but in the third round, she joins the fight alongside the characters to support them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting Windhowl, add an additional {@creature Vine Blight|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c34" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c34" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Traveling with Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is not inclined to accompany the characters to the cultist hideout. However, if {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is not suitable or available to travel there with the party, it might be wise to have Windhowl take her place instead, as the characters are expected to have at least one ally with them for Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting the Potions", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl will carefully harvest the vine blight for the components she needs and spend the rest of the day crafting the potions. When the characters are prepared to travel to the Dustwind Buttes, she will meet them outside the city and supply each with a {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|XDMG}. If needed, she can speak with them using the {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Ribbit", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit rewards the characters with 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the Hissroot, along with 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for each additional Hissroot they deliver, up to a total of 30 extra {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, Ribbit offers the characters a {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}] as a pet. The snake is named 'Ooh' for its habit of slithering down people's backs and giving them chills. It is friendly and only bites if it feels threatened.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing the Infestation", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit wastes no time using the spores of the Hissroot to draw the snakes away from the Slums.", + "Every night, winds sweep in from the Wasteland, passing through Al'Kirat before they are funneled by the high banks of the Riohnar River on its way north to the ocean. Ribbit takes advantage of this natural current, releasing the Hissroot spores as the breeze flows through the city. The wind then carries the spores north toward the buttes, coaxing the snakes to follow the breeze out of the city.", + "It will take {@dice 2d4} days for the snake infestation to fully clear." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Two: Glowing Amber", + "entries": [ + "A small group of orcs was recently attacked by undead near the Dustwind Buttes and have since established a small camp south of Al'Kirat to mend their wounds. Although they know this is Kirati territory, the orcs have made no effort to communicate with them, and in fact have grown somewhat aggressive. Scouts report that the orcs are stopping travelers, searching their belongings, and threatening those who resist. There are no casualties so far, only a few injuries. Al'Kirat is hesitant to engage the orcs, wary of provoking O'grila in this delicate time, and had hoped they would eventually move on. However, they have shown no signs of leaving.", + "The orcs were on a pilgrimage to find an object of flawless beauty, intended as a tribute to the feathered serpent the orcs revere. If accepted, the offering would grant them entry into Ouro, the paradise they believe exists atop the highest plateau of O'grila, where they would be reborn as dinosaurs. On their journey, they discovered a magnificent, foot-long jewel made of pure amber. However, while returning home, they were ambushed by undead during the night. Though they managed to protect the jewel, their cherished triceratops was infected with mummy rot after being touched by a mummy during the confrontation. Now camped and weakened, the orcs cannot leave until they cure their triceratops, who not only carries their supplies but is also a beloved member of their group.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a group of orcs who were attacked by undead. After speaking with them, the characters learn the orcs are willing to assist if they can help save their sick triceratops. Once the characters provide aid, the orcs reveal the location of the large cultist encampment they found as a result of the confrontation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover that cultists used the undead to try and steal the orc's precious amber jewel. The characters can ally with the orcs and be escorted by them to the cultist hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Dalira says the following regarding this lead:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have two neighbors: the dwarves of Drek'Alor beyond the mountains to the west and the orcs of O'grila across the dunes to the east. Dalira explains that the fertile lands of O'grila are home to dinosaurs (called 'biters'), large and powerful feathered reptiles that the orcs ride into battle. Orcs share a mystical bond with these dinosaurs, enabling them to communicate, and they revere all such creatures. Dalira cautions the characters that the orcs have a culture steeped in combat, so they should always be prepared for a confrontation when dealing with them.", + "If no character speaks Orcish, she hands them a single {@spell Tongues|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Tongues}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge about Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Since the goal is to negotiate with the orcs rather than to engage them in combat, Dalira suggests stopping by the Grand Bazaar to acquire a tribute for them. She suggests speaking with Gurtr, a dwarf friend of the Guild who runs a stall in the market. He recently returned from O'grila and might have useful suggestions.", + "Dalira warns that the stalls in the Bazaar are first-come, first-serve, so vendors change locations every day. The characters might have to ask around in order to find Gurtr." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "Gurtr (LN Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) is not difficult to find, thanks to his obnoxiously loud voice and pushy sales tactics. He has already been warned twice today by the guards for harassing customers and getting into fights with the other merchants. By the time the characters enter the Bazaar and begin searching for him, he is literally in the process of being kicked out for failing to comply for a third time. The characters notice him being dragged away by a few guards as his stall is dismantled.", + "After Gurtr is 'escorted' out of the building, the characters can approach him to do business. His stall is a simple wheelbarrow adorned with signs advertising his products, which he can freely move around. In a hurry to make up for lost time, Gurtr is willing to trade as long as the characters don't slow him down while he pushes his wheelbarrow through the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading with Gurtr", + "entries": [ + "Gurtr is well-versed in orc culture and offers to share his knowledge for a single {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}. You can provide the characters any relevant information found under '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs}', '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}', or '{@adventure Ogrila|SoD|6|O'grila (Oasis)}'. He will emphasize that orcs respect Strength above all else. For orcs, he says, vinegar is far sweeter than honey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing a Tribute", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, Gurtr has no trinkets that would truly work as a 'tribute,' but that doesn't stop him from trying to sell what he has on to the characters and pretend that they would make for excellent offerings. Gurtr has the following orc-related items for sale:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An 'orc costume' for 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} (fake dinosaur bone armor adorned with bird feathers).", + "A vial of 'dinosaur pheromones' for 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} (triceratops urine).", + "A small book titled 'Orcish and You: What to Say to Survive an Orc Attack' for 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} (a limited translation of basic phrases from Common to Orcish such as: \"{@i don't kill me}\", \"{@i I also like dinosaurs}\", \"{@i I am sick and contagious}\", etc.).", + "A 2-inch tall figurine of an orc warrior carved from wood for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "In the end, none of these items are particularly useful in aiding the characters' interactions with the orcs, but they also do them no harm. Whoever presents the offerings is seen by the orcs as the 'leader' of the group, and the orcs will defer to that person in conversation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs Reciprocate", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully befriend the orcs and present them with gifts, the orcs will reciprocate with a similar but opposite gift when they meet again in Part 3 of this chapter. For instance, if the characters gifted them triceratops urine, the orcs will offer camel urine in return." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The characters must leave the city through the Ruby Gate and travel {@b two hours} south to reach the cliffs where the orcs have been spotted. The characters can easily ask passing travelers for guidance, as many have been harassed by the orcs and know their whereabouts.", + "The journey is calm, with no encounters along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orc Encampment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Orc_Camp_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Orc Camp (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "id": "c35" + }, + "The orcs have no knowledge of medicinal plants outside of O'grila and possess no curative magic to heal their triceratops. They have been searching for travelers to challenge for their medicine, but so far, none have carried any, so the orcs have allowed them all to pass and injured only those that resisted.", + "The camp is situated in a well-defensible position nestled at the center of four hills. This location allows the orcs to build simple palisades to block the pathways leading into their camp, while also providing them with vantage points from which they can spot anything approaching from a distance. The camp is small and consists of five tents, the largest of which holds their sick triceratops and their recently infected leader.", + "For a view of the orc encampment, refer to the 'Orc Camp' battlemap.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "State of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The orc encampment is led by an {@creature Orog|MM} [{@creature Berserker|XMM}] named Ahuatzi, includes one {@creature Triceratops|XMM}, and has a number of {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}] equal to the number of player characters plus one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummy Rot", + "entries": [ + "The triceratops has contracted mummy rot (see the '{@creature Mummy|MM}' entry in the Monster Manual for a description of the curse). As a result of the curse, the triceratops' {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} have been reduced to a maximum of 5, it is permanently {@condition Incapacitated}, and is on the verge of death.", + "In an attempt to soothe the beast, Ahuatzi has stayed with the triceratops through the nights, and the constant contact has caused the mummy rot to spread to him. Weakened and barely able to move, Ahuatzi now rests with the triceratops inside the largest tent of the camp. Ahuatzi's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} have been reduced to 21, and while afflicted by the curse, he can only make one attack per attack action, his {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is halved, and he has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all attacks and ability checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Camp", + "entries": [ + "When the characters approach too close to the encampment, the orcs shout a warning from atop the hills with their weapons drawn. Desperate, the orcs will then encircle the characters and threaten them into submission, hoping to search their bags for anything that might resemble medicine. If the orcs notice anything suggesting one of the characters could be a doctor\u2014such as potions, books on plants or anatomy, or vestments of a cleric or druid\u2014they will try to take that character to the large tent where the triceratops and their leader are resting. The orcs will then threaten the character, demanding they find a way to heal them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs are not receptive to kind and calm conversations but respond well to shows of Strength. A {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check can make them stand down. On a success, one of the orcs steps forward and challenges the one who rolled the check to a one-on-one duel.", + "These duels, called 'Makhram.' They are considered holy in O'grila and determine who is right and what is true in their culture. If the character wins the duel, the orcs take it as a sign that the party has the Strength to help them and will listen to what they have to say, including escorting them to see the sick if they willingly offer assistance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The orcs are wary and on edge, and any misstep by the characters could ignite a violent confrontation. Actions like stealing from the orcs or allowing their sick to perish could escalate the situation, leading the entire encampment to clash with the party. Be sure to have one of the orcs challenge a character to a Makhram, if at all possible, before things escalate to this point.", + "If the orcs sense they are losing, they will surrender. The orcs interpret their defeat as proof of the characters' righteousness and submit to their will." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Other than their traveling supplies, camping gear, and combat equipment, the orcs carry little in terms of treasure. A thorough search of the tents uncovers food and water totaling 30 units of Traveling Supplies. Among the supplies are also trinkets and baubles made from animal bones, valued at a combined 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye of Ouro", + "entries": [ + "The orcs have named the large amber jewel they discovered, the 'Eye of Ouro.' It is found on the largest hut (see {@adventure Meeting Ahuatzi|SoD|3|Meeting Ahuatzi}) and is worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi, the son of a lesser chieftain in O'grila, leads the group of orcs. The triceratops and him languish within the largest tent of the camp.", + "The once-proud orc, now ravaged by the cursed rot, looks up as the characters enter his hut. His voice is frail, his eyes clouded with an unnatural black hue, his fingernails have fallen away, and clumps of his decayed hair litter the ground. He sits on a throne of bones, flanked by his ailing triceratops whose affliction is far more advanced than his. The great beast lies on a bed of its own feathers, all of which have fallen from its body. Its skin, now gray and cracked, looks ready to disintegrate at any moment into ash.", + "Nestled beside the triceratops, like an egg in a nest of feathers, rests the magnificent amber gem. A warm glow radiates from within the amber, bathing the tent in a soft, soothing orange light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recalling the Attack", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi can recount the attack on his band. His description matches the characters' experience of their own attack while in the caravan, with the undead functioning as a distraction while the cultists operated behind the scenes. The only difference being that the attack happened at night.", + "Ahuatzi is convinced the attackers were after the Eye of Ouro, but none of them could stand against Zuma, the triceratops, who killed all who approached her. \"If she falls today, her soul will surely find its way to Ouro. Such was her ferocity in that battle,\" Ahuatzi whispers, gently stroking the frail body of the triceratops with reverence.", + "After driving off the attackers, Ahuatzi and the remaining orcs regrouped and pursued the fleeing cultists. They tracked them to a nearby set of ruins, not far from where the ambush had occurred. Ahuatzi recalls they had a large encampment there, surrounded by crumbling statues of snakes. Unfortunately, Ahuatzi states, they had to retreat when the commotion drew mummies, one of which struck at Zuma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi has no doubt that Zuma will reach Ouro after the valiant battle she fought during the attack. However, he and the other orcs fear that their own resolve wavered when it was truly tested\u2014which might harm their chances to reach Ouro. Ahuatzi yearns to bring the fight back to the cultists and, if he is fortunate, die in a glorious melee.", + "He knows the location of the cultists' encampment and is more than ready\u2014thrilled, even\u2014to give his life in their destruction. If the characters mention their intent to pursue the cultists and are willing to have him, Ahuatzi eagerly offers to bring himself and his remaining warriors to guide them to the location, so they may have their vengeance.", + "Ahuatzi, however, will not leave until Zuma is either cured of her affliction or perishes from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Triceratops", + "entries": [ + "The orcs recognize the affliction as mummy rot, a curse brought on by the mummies of the Wasteland. Left untreated, the victim will slowly decay, eventually turning to dust. The curse can typically only be lifted with potent magic.", + "Ahuatzi is willing to offer anything, including the Eye of Ouro, if the characters can save Zuma the triceratops. As he still has time before the curse fully kills him, Ahuatzi is willing to accompany the characters to the city to seek a cure for his affliction, but only after Zuma is no longer suffering\u2014 be it alive or dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unable to Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to save the triceratops, she perishes soon after, and the orcs are devastated. That night, they prepare a ceremony in her honor. If the characters showed genuine effort in trying to help, the orcs will invite them to the ceremony. See {@adventure Night of Ceremony|SoD|3|Night of Ceremony} further ahead for more details." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scroll of Remove Curse", + "entries": [ + "If the characters already completed '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground},' they are likely to have acquired a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}, which can be used to cure either the orog or the triceratops of mummy rot. However, beyond this option, it is unlikely the party will have access to magic capable of curing it and unless they act quickly, there may not be enough time to return to the city for a remedy, as the triceratops may die before they make it back. If they can reach her in time, however, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is willing to offer such a scroll for free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check know that mummy rot can also be cured by ingesting a near-lethal dose of hagsbane, a toxic plant native to the region. Characters local to Kirat have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. This information can also be obtained by using the {@item Sending Stone|XDMG} to contact {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, who shares this knowledge. Additionally, if the characters have {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} with them (see '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}'), he can reveal this as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Zuma", + "entries": [ + "Some characters may try to stabilize the triceratops while another rushes back to the city to find a cure. If they act swiftly and effectively, there's a chance they can save Zuma's life this way. To do this, however, the party must either be able to purchase a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} in the city (costing 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) or have contacted {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to receive one free of charge.", + "Alternatively, a character may also try searching the badlands for hagsbane.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running to the City", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters must sprint, fly, or ride to the city and back as quickly as possible, which normally requires a total of 4 hours. The character must make two {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks, one to reach the city and one to return. A success means it took the character 1 hour to reach their destination, while a failure means it took them 2 hours.", + "If the character possesses a feature or inherent advantage over a normal person running back to the city\u2014such as a riding mount, convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to meet them halfway with the spell scroll, or using a spell such as {@spell Longstrider|XPHB} to assist them\u2014then all the checks are made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}.", + "Once the character returns, they must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. If they fail, they gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters may search the badlands for the herb as fast as possible. Have the character make {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) checks until they succeed on two of them. Each attempt represents 1 hour of search. The character finds a dose of hagsbane at the end of the hour on their second success.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} that accompanies the one making the checks can assist, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on each roll.", + "Should the characters wish to gather more hagsbane for their future adventures, they can spend {@dice 1d4} hours of effort searching the badlands and make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a successful check, they acquire a dose of hagsbane. The weed has no market value and is useless to those {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stabilizing Zuma", + "entries": [ + "One character must stay behind to stabilize the triceratops, ensuring she survives until the cure arrives. At the end of the first hour, the character must make a {@dc 5} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. At the end of each following hour, they must make another check, with the DC increasing by 5 each time. If a check fails and the triceratops has not been cured by then, she dies.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Medicine} can assist the one making the checks, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on each roll." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Curing Ahuatzi of mummy rot is simpler than curing the triceratops, as there is enough time to transport him to Al'Kirat to obtain a cure.", + "The characters can cure Ahuatzi's mummy rot by contacting either {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or Dalira, both of whom can arrange for a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. The Sultana will cover the cost, provided Ahuatzi assists in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}. However, Ahuatzi is forbidden from entering the city while suffering from the contagious disease, so the scroll must be brought to him outside the city gates." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "Hagsbane is a deadly poison, and when ingested, it burns through the creature's veins and organs, causing excruciating pain. Though extremely dangerous, it is known to 'burn' through most diseases and magical curses, effectively searing the body clean. Too small a dose results only in agonizing pain without curing the affliction, while too large a dose is likely to kill the creature outright.", + "After the hagsbane is consumed, whoever determines the dosage must make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a success, the correct dosage was given; on a failure, too much was used.", + "A creature that ingests hagsbane falls into a coma that lasts for 8 hours. Throughout the coma, they experience a burning fever, twitching and grimacing in visible agony. At the end, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw. The saving throw is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the correct dosage was administered, and with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} if the wrong dosage was given. On a success, the creature awakens fully cured of all diseases and poisons (magical or otherwise), and any curses afflicting the creature are lifted. On a failure, the creature dies.", + "Hagsbane can only cure a creature once. A second dose is always fatal. A creature that dies from hagsbane cannot be resurrected unless magic is used to fully restore their organs, which are completely destroyed by the poison.", + "{@note If the characters are invested in saving Zuma, consider allowing her to automatically succeed on the Constitution saving throw to survive the hagsbane. The Silent Serpent, sovereign of all dinosaurs, intervenes and bestows her with the vitality needed to survive.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Ceremony", + "entries": [ + "Orcs hold celebrations either to honor the dead or in anticipation of impending death. If Zuma dies, the orcs hold a ceremony in her honor. If the orcs agree to join the characters in their fight against the cultists, they hold a ceremony to prepare for the expected bloodshed. These ceremonies usually involve drinking, feasting, and contests of Strength, and\u2014when the mood calls\u2014the occasional orgy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi is willing to lead the characters to the Dustwind Buttes and show them the location of the cultist encampment. If the characters saved Zuma, he does so out of gratitude. If Zuma is dead, Ahuatzi does so driven by a thirst for revenge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving for the Worst", + "entries": [ + "If, for whatever reason, the orcs end up dead or unwilling to work with the characters, consider letting the characters pursue {@adventure Lead One: Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} as an alternative way to uncover the cultists' hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Three: The Devil's Playground", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, though highly knowledgeable and respected, is also absent-minded, easily distracted, and infamous for his long-winded lectures on tedious historical topics. His eccentric nature made it nearly impossible to find assistants willing to work for him. Months ago, he sought help from the Church of Asmodeus and acquired an Imp familiar. For the past few months, Grigori\u2014the Imp assigned to him\u2014has kept track of his notes, retrieved books for his research, and kept him company during his ceaseless monologues on the Anubian Empire. As fate would have it, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} mysteriously vanished just before {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} joined the caravan.", + "A group of cultists were instructed through their dreams to abduct {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, but strangely, they were then ordered to allow the Imp to escape. Without question, they followed their instructions, and now {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} freely roams the city, spreading chaos. Last night, the whispers commanded them to recapture the Imp once more. Confused, but loyal, the cultists prepare for their task, trusting in the Grand Design.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Does Grigori Matter?", + "entries": [ + "As Rumbold Tomekeeper's familiar, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} shares a unique bond with the professor. While within 100 feet, both can communicate telepathically with each other, and the professor can see and hear using Grigori's senses. This means that if {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} gets close to where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is being held, the characters will be able to communicate with the professor, which could prove critical in rescuing him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has also spent several months helping {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} translate Anubian hieroglyphics. Although his expertise in the subject is nowhere near Rumbold's, he can recognize some of the symbols, which might prove useful in helping the characters navigate the Anubian ruin where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is held." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Lucy at the Church of Asmodeus and begin their search for the Imp at the Nomad's Rest tavern. Nearby, they encounter a group of children known as the Emberlings, who, with the imp's help, scam the characters out of their gold. The situation escalates when the children and the Imp are later kidnapped by cultists. To save them, the characters must board a fishing ship sailing on the river and defeat the kidnappers. After returning the Imp to the temple, Lucy compels him to assist the characters in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Dalira explains that the Church of Asmodeus operates independently of Al'Kirat and is not bound by the laws of the city. However, the church's activities are restricted to a single building: the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Within the temple, they are permitted to do as they wish, such as summon devils, draft diabolical contracts, and proselytize.", + "Dalira also notes that Imps are the only devils allowed to leave the temple's grounds, but only if they are bound by a contract to act as a familiar to a sponsor. These sponsors are typically guilds, adventuring groups, or large caravans; though in this case it is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, on behalf of the College of Anubian Studies. These contracts require the Imps to serve the sponsor's interests, and in return, the sponsor contributes a portion of their earnings or knowledge to the church.", + "Dalira directs the characters to the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star in the Central Medina, suggesting they start their investigation with Lucy, the Arbiter who signed the imp's contract. She cautions them to be on their best behavior, as the Temple is officially under the authority of Asmodeus, placing it beyond the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of the Five-Pointed Star is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Central Medina}.", + "When the characters arrive at the Temple, they are approached by a beautiful {@creature Succubus|XMM} named Orola, whose revealing dress leaves little to the imagination. She is currently managing visitors and, after asking the reason for the character's visit, she is able to promptly guide them to Lucy's office.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arbiter Lucy's Office", + "entries": [ + "Lucy's office resembles a small courtroom, with a temperature that's comfortably warm for devils and tieflings, but quite uncomfortable for everyone else. Lucy (LN female tiefling {@creature Priest|XMM}) is seated behind a grand wooden desk elevated much like a judge's podium." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "entries": [ + "Lucy is relieved when the characters express interest in tracking down Rumbold's Imp familiar, as there are currently no available Arbiters to handle the situation. Matters like this are usually reserved for Arbiters due to the delicate politics between the Church of Asmodeus and Al'Kirat. However, Lucy is more than willing to let the characters step in on her behalf, particularly in light of the disturbing news she received about {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} less than an hour ago.", + "While Imps going rogue in Al'Kirat isn't common, it happens often enough that\u2014normally\u2014Lucy wouldn't be concerned about it. What does concern her is a notice from the Bureau of Infernal Contracts stating that the Infernal Registry\u2014a magical record of all Diabolical Contracts signed in the city\u2014has flagged Grigori's activities.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has, according to the registry, crafted and facilitated the signing of an illegal Diabolical Contract somewhere in the city. The registry, which operates autonomously, has redacted most of the details\u2014revealing only that the signee is named 'Spark' and that their soul was promised to Asmodeus in the deal. Lucy can think of countless reasons why the information might be censored, and without more details, it's impossible to narrow down the cause. Typically, such redaction points to a problem with the signee's payment, implying that, for some reason, 'Spark' cannot fully surrender his soul to Asmodeus.", + "\"{@i This is really bad,}\" Lucy remarks. \"{@i It's one thing for an Imp to waste the weekend getting drunk or pestering courtesans, but it's an entirely different matter when he's convincing people to sign their souls away without legal representation. We need to find him.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "entries": [ + "Lucy produces an artifact, a slab of polished obsidian etched with golden infernal script. The letters glow faintly red and are warm to the touch. This is a 'Pact-Finder,' a tool used by Arbiters to track devils. She carefully uncorks a vial of Grigori's blood\u2014kept specifically for moments like this\u2014and lets a single drop fall onto a planchette made from charred bone.", + "As Lucy activates the Pact-Finder, the planchette begins to move on its own, gliding over the slab and stopping at each infernal letter until it spells out a location. Lucy then scribbles down the location it spelled out, which is 'Nomad's Rest.' Lucy, along with all characters local to the city, recognizes this location as a tavern in the Central Medina.", + "Lucy explains that the Pact-Finder does not reveal the devil's exact location, but rather shows where the Imp has recently left the strongest impression. This means the tavern is likely the best place to start gathering information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Bring the Imp Back", + "entries": [ + "Lucy hands the characters a {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} inscribed in Infernal. When read within 30 feet of the Imp, which requires an action, the scroll's magic forces the Imp to obey the commands of the speaker for the next 8 hours. This scroll is uniquely crafted for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and won't work on any other Imp. The Imp must be in direct line of sight for the scroll to take effect, and it disintegrates after successfully charming the Imp.", + "Lucy asks the characters to use the scroll\u2014if needed\u2014to compel the Imp to reveal the details of the illegal contract it signed. Afterward, they must escort both the Imp and the signee back to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, so Lucy can figure out how to fix the situation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reading Infernal", + "entries": [ + "If no one in the party can read Infernal, Lucy provides a cipher that explains how to pronounce each word on the scroll. Whoever reads the scroll must use the cipher to pronounce the words correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "In return for their help with this task, Lucy is willing to temporarily bind {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to one of the characters, allowing the Imp to assist the party in their quest to find {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nomad's Rest", + "entries": [ + "The Nomad's Rest is a unique tavern found in the Central Medina, not housed in a typical building but inside a sprawling tent, 120 feet wide and 80 feet long. The floor is adorned with richly colored rugs and pillows, and candles hang from strings tied to the ceiling. The air is thick with the hazy aroma of hookah smoke and burning incense.", + "Tieflings and dwarves handle the dense smoke of the tavern with ease\u2014tieflings, thanks to their infernal ancestry, and dwarves from their experience handling grimfire\u2014but other patrons often struggle to keep from coughing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance Sign", + "entries": [ + "A scrap of harsh parchment is nailed down to a wooden sign by the entrance. The parchment reads: \"{@i No shoes beyond this point. Leave them on the rack, but if they're leather, it's smarter to keep them with you\u2014we won't take the blame if they're stolen. Mess up the rugs, and you'll pay for the cleaning.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asking about Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The tavern keeper, Izenar\u2014a male tiefling who is also the owner of the establishment\u2014along with the barmaids and several regular patrons, would recognize the Imp if asked about him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} visited the tavern yesterday and the day before, staying for several hours each time. He played pranks on the patrons, tried to peddle Diabolical Contracts, and drank himself into a stupor. Earlier today, he came back to pay off his large tab. Those who saw him say he left heading down the street toward the nearby market.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is Grigori?", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is actually closer than the characters expect, hiding invisibly just across the street from the tavern. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has allied himself with a mischievous gang of children known as the 'Emberlings,' who are currently swindling bystanders of their money. The moment the characters step outside the tavern, they will become the childrens' next targets." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings", + "entries": [ + "The Emberlings are a notorious group of five thieving children who prowl the city pulling off swindles, tricks, and pickpocketing schemes to survive. The children are Ashen (F, 12, greedy), Ember (F, 10, shy), Blaze (M, 13, cocky), Cinder (F, 12, clever), and Spark (M, 10, insecure). All but Spark are tiefling orphans from the Beastwars that ravaged Kirat 10 years ago; Spark is the only human in the group, orphaned two years ago as a result of a rebel beastfolk attack.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has been indulging in what he calls 'wellearned time off,' stirring up chaos throughout the city and encouraging others to join in his mischief. He quickly took a liking to the Emberlings after witnessing their clever antics and joined their group; having since helped them 'upgrade' their schemes.", + "One such 'upgrade' was in fact convincing Spark to sign a Diabolical Contract. Spark has long felt out of place in Al'Kirat, surrounded by his tiefling friends who possess innate magic, are impervious to the city's heat, and can see in the dark\u2014while he, as a human, feels lesser by comparison. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} promised\u2014and the contract now states\u2014that once Spark comes of age, his soul will belong to Asmodeus, and he will be finally transformed into a tiefling. As part of the contract, Spark wished to be liked by everyone, and as a result, he can now cast the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} at will ({@dc 15}).", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Grigori", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Grigori.webp" + }, + "title": "Grigori" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illegal Contract", + "entries": [ + "Peddling Diabolical Contracts outside the Temple's grounds and binding a child's soul to one such bargain are both highly illegal acts in Al'Kirat.", + "For more details on how this Diabolical Contract might be undone, see {@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swindling the Characters", + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave the Nomad's Rest, they attract the attention of the Emberlings, who have begun using Spark's newfound abilities to enhance their tricks and thefts (see {@adventure Children's Scheme|SoD|3|Children's Scheme} below)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Children's Scheme", + "entries": [ + "The children have come up with several intricate moneymaking schemes\u2014believing that the more complicated the plan, the more fun it is. Now with the imp's guidance, these plans are not only fun, but also effective.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Works", + "entries": [ + "In their current scheme, Ember plays the role of a damsel in distress, drawing the attention of the mark. She convinces the mark to follow her to a crowded area with access to several winding alleyways. There, Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder stage a fake pickpocketing attempt on the marks and scatter in different directions, hoping to draw the marks into separating and giving chase.", + "The goal is to split the group and isolate at least one of the marks. At that point, Spark approaches the isolated target and uses his new-found magic (the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}) to force them to give up their gold, before sending them back behaving as though nothing happened.", + "Since all of the children (except for Spark) act only as decoys, they are not afraid of getting caught. This allows them to repeat the scheme until they successfully isolate and rob a valuable target." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Lure", + "entries": [ + "Ember moves into position and begins crying softly at the side of the road.", + "When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you pass by, the sound of loud sobbing draws your attention to a young tiefling girl sitting at a nearby bench. She has bright red skin, pale white hair, and appears no older than ten or eleven. Her skin is bruised, her hair tangled, and her clothes dirty, making it look as though she has recently been hurt." + ] + }, + "If the characters approach and ask what's wrong, Ember tearfully explains that a group of bullies steals her food and money every day. When she resists, they shove her to the ground, leaving her bruised. While the characters may feel inclined to offer her food or gold, Ember's real concern is the ongoing torment. She's crying because the bullies will comeback tomorrow, and the cycle will continue. \"{@i Could you... maybe... talk to them?}\" she asks, her voice trembling. \"{@i I don't know what else to do...}\" She points to the marketplace at the far end of the street, where the 'bullies usually hang out.'", + "Ember's act is nearly flawless, made possible by {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s careful instructions. He's the one who dirtied her clothes, applied makeup to mimic realistic bruises, and coached her on exactly what to say and how to behave. {@b {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is in fact sitting invisibly upon her shoulder}, ready to whisper new instructions if she needs them. Because of his influence, any Wisdom ({@skill Insight}), or Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) checks are contested against {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s rather than Ember's. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has a +4 to Deception, +4 to Persuasion, and +5 to Stealth. If the characters manage to rattle or confuse Ember, such as to force {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to whisper her new instructions, the characters can overhear the Imp with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher.", + "Ember is more than willing to accompany the characters or even speak with the guards, repeating her story as needed. Her shy demeanor has kept her in the background of most of the Emberlings' previous schemes, meaning the guards\u2014who might recognize the other children\u2014do not recognize her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Diversion", + "entries": [ + "As the characters navigate the bustling market, three Emberlings\u2014Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder\u2014each target a different character. They pretend to pickpocket the characters by tapping on their bags and making swipes at their pockets, before they all sprint in different directions. With no time to check if anything was actually stolen, the characters must decide on the spot whether to give chase or let the children disappear into the crowd.", + "Any character who decides to pursue one of the children can catch them with a successful {@dc 12} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. However, the children don't mind being caught, as they never actually stole anything. This is all meant only as a distraction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Catch", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is flying, on the lookout for an isolated character. If any of the children were pursued by just one character, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} chooses that one as the target. Alternatively, if all the characters gave chase but only one stayed behind\u2014maybe to watch over Ember\u2014Grigori targets them instead.", + "Once {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} identifies a target, he coordinates with Spark to intercept them in a deserted alleyway. Spark then casts the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} ({@dc 15}), instructing the character to hand over all their gold and return to the party acting as if everything is perfectly normal. If the character is isolated but still in a public space, Spark first compels them to follow him to a more private location before handing over their gold. If the spell doesn't work, Spark stubbornly keeps trying each turn unless silenced, growing increasingly flustered and eventually crying if he fails repeatedly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving the Scheme", + "entries": [ + "The outcome of the scheme\u2014whether it succeeds or fails\u2014 doesn't matter. Maybe one character is completely robbed, or perhaps the party figures out early that {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is sitting invisibly on Ember's shoulder and captures him right then and there. Either outcome is fine.", + "No matter how the characters respond to the robbery\u2014 whether they choose to pursue the thieves or continue searching for the imp\u2014you can choose to simply fast forward {@dice 1d4} hours and properly transition them into the next scene.", + "Ideally, the characters won't capture both {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and Spark at the same time, but even if they do, simply move on to the '{@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}' section before continuing with {@adventure Devil Who Cried Wolf|SoD|3|Devil Who Cried Wolf} and the rest of the plot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devil Who Cried Wolf", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice\u2014at least an hour or two after the children have carried out their scheme on the party\u2014the characters stumble upon one of the Emberlings, sobbing and pleading for help. The child can be any of the Emberlings you choose.", + "The child sobs, pleading that the rest of their friends have been kidnapped, yet no one in the crowd pays them any attention. By now, the locals recognize the child as a notorious swindler and thief, brushing off their pleas as just another scam. Whenever an outsider approaches to offer aid, others step in, warning them that this is a common tactic used by the child to swindle people and to not believe a word.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What happened?", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper had been trailing the Imp, patiently awaiting the right moment to recapture him. They observed as he joined forces with the Emberlings, and just recently when the miscreants gathered in a dark alley to tally their loot, the cultists finally launched their ambush. After binding their captives, the cultists used harpy feathers to send the children and the Imp into a deep sleep, then stuffed them into bags and transported them deep into the city.", + "The Emberling you chose for the 'Devil Who Cried Wolf' scene wasn't with the others when the cult ambushed them. The child was supposed to be keeping watch but got distracted, and in the end, they witnessed the attack from a distance. Now, not only is the child left alone and without their friends, but they're also consumed with guilt for failing to prevent the attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Failsafe", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper is intended to recapture the Imp at this point. However, if the characters already secured the Imp during the 'Children's Scheme' scene, then only the children are taken instead. The cultists are left baffled by the imp's absence during the ambush, since the prophetic whispers have never been wrong before. Now, they suspect they've made a terrible mistake, and fear that the Grand Design could be unraveling." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Convincing the Characters", + "entries": [ + "In an unexpected twist, the chosen Emberling is actually telling the truth. But after so many schemes, no one is willing to trust them. The characters are likely to be just as skeptical about his story as everyone else\u2014and justifiably so\u2014but there are certain details about the story that might cause them to reconsider.", + "With nothing left to lose, the child is eager to spill everything in hopes of securing the characters' help. They talk about the Imp, the contract Spark signed, and the mysterious attackers who ambushed their group. The child also reveals that the Imp had been on the run from these very same people, who had already kidnapped him once before. This last detail should signal to the characters that the kidnappers are likely cultists, which should convince them to get involved. If the characters didn't know about the imp's involvement with the children, then just mentioning the Imp should also help convince them that this is not a scheme." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to?", + "entries": [ + "The child followed the kidnappers to a ship docked near the fish markets on the Central Medina (see {@adventure Fish Market|SoD|1|Central Medina}). The child can easily lead the characters to the dock if they're willing to follow. When they arrive, however, they notice the vessel has recently set sail to fish on the river and can be seen far off in the distance (see {@adventure The Coiled Line|SoD|3|The Coiled Line})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Spark's Journey", + "entries": [ + "Spark is an insecure child struggling to find his place in the world. This quest provides an excellent opportunity for a subplot of emotional growth for the child, if you feel your table might enjoy it. Spark sought to sell his soul in a desperate bid to fit in and be accepted by others, feeling 'ordinary' and dissatisfied with himself. However, as the quest unfolds, he can come to realize that being human has its own worth and that he has Strengths others do not.", + "Humans are good with their hands, quick to master new skills, and display remarkable determination when confronted with impossible challenges. Spark may discover his love for animals, particularly dogs, who have an innate bond with humans\u2014a connection he never got to explore in this city that shuns them. These lessons could convince Spark to embrace his humanity and reject the contract, along with the powers it promises.", + "To guide Spark through these lessons, consider making him the child seeking help in the 'Devil that Cried Wolf ' scene, pushing him to step up and save his friends. Let him be creative in figuring out how to reach the cultist ship or sneak aboard. You could also place a mastiff in the cargo hold of the ship, locked in a small pen that opens during the 'Gargoyle Attacks' encounter. As the tiefling children tremble in fear of the dog, Spark\u2014despite never having interacted with a dog before\u2014feels an immediate bond, calming the nervous dog and quickly becoming its friend. These moments will help Spark grow as a person, making his final decision to reject the contract feel earned and satisfying." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Coiled Line", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Line is a fishing vessel that moors at the fishing docks in the Central Medina. Like other fishing boats permitted to operate outside the Harbor Quarter, the Coiled Line can fish the river but is barred from leaving the city\u2014a measure to prevent smuggling. The Cult uses the ship to discreetly store supplies for their operations, which are periodically collected by lizardfolk who swim to the vessel or by harpies that descend to retrieve them.", + "The Coiled Line currently 'fishes' in the middle of the Riohnar River, between the Central Medina and the Harbor Quarter. It drifts slowly downstream with no plans to dock until the next morning. To board the ship, the characters will have to be resourceful.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Board", + "entries": [ + "The characters can rent a small rowboat for 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} to row out to the ship, then use climbing gear to scale the sides. Alternatively, they could wait at Cardamon's Crossing\u2014a bridge that spans 40 feet above the river\u2014and descend as the ship passes beneath. It's up to the characters to determine how they'll board the ship." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Coiled Line' battlemap for the ship's layout. There are six human {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} on the ship, which are marked with a 'C' on the map. The location of the captured Emberlings is marked with an 'E', while the Imp is sealed inside a glowing chest labeled as 'T'. The Emberlings are non-combatants, but if needed, you can use the {@creature Commoner|XMM} stat block to represent them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c36" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c36" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking the Ship", + "entries": [ + "Confident that nothing can go wrong as long as they follow the whispers in their dreams, the cultists can be caught completely off guard. In fact, some are likely to be napping in hopes of receiving further instructions in their sleep\u2014 instructions that will never come. Unbeknownst to them, their role in Prophecy's plan has come to an end.", + "The cultists fight if challenged, but quickly surrender if things don't go their way. They are simple farmers and unused to bloodshed. The children are bound and gagged, but freeing them is a simple task.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each cultist has {@dice 1d4} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in their possession." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Chest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori}, along with an important artifact other cultists stole from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, is imprisoned inside a chest sealed by an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. As the characters approach the chest, they'll hear the Imp frantically banging on the lid, \"{@i Hey! Anybody there? Let me out!}\"", + "The chest cannot be broken but can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key", + "entries": [ + "The key is meant to be hidden amidst the supplies, but {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will arrange for them to find it. The key supresses the {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell and opens the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing Grigori", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is freed, he is mischievous and uncooperative. However, if the characters use the magical scroll Lucy gave them, he will be forced to obey their orders to the letter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest, the characters will also discover a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} and a serpent slayer sword named {@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + "{@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of either a {@item Greatsword|XPHB}, {@item Longsword|XPHB}, or {@item Shortsword|XPHB} (your choice). Its form is that which best suits the character most likely to wield it, as though fate destined for them to find it. This weapon functions like a {@item Dragon Slayer|XDMG}, but instead of dragons, it deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage to snakes and serpents. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} left this weapon to aid the characters in defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, a weakened demigod she intends for them to face by the end of the chapter. For this weapon's purposes, snake-like creatures\u2014including hydras, nagas, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (the villain of {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), and all offspring of Sera'Aku (explained in {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} later in this chapter)\u2014are all treated as serpents." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Objects in the Cargo Hold", + "entries": [ + "The cargo hold is packed with unusual, mysterious objects gathered by the cult. The cultists don't understand their significance or why they're tasked with collecting them. If the characters search the cargo, you can use the {@item Trinket|XPHB|Trinkets table} in the Player's Handbook to describe the bizarre objects they uncover. The cargo hold contains a dead mummy lying within a sarcophagus. Creatures that come into direct skin-on-skin contact with it must make a {@dc 12} Constitution saving throw to avoid contracting mummy rot.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} understands what the characters will need to face their challenges and strives to assist them by placing an item here for them to find. If a character has been looking for something in particular, and it is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or less, it may conveniently appear here. If no such item exists, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} leaves them two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing}, a {@item Potion of Fire Breath|XDMG}, and two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Gargoyle Attacks!", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have freed the children, succeeded or failed at opening the glowing chest, and had some time to roleplay, the ship is suddenly attacked. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A heavy crash rocks the ship, shaking the entire vessel and sending you sprawling to the ground. As you steady yourself, the ceiling above groans and cracks under a massive weight. With a final creak, the wood splinters, and a section is torn away. From the gap, a stone creature appears. Wings stretch wide from its back, horns curve above its head, and sharp claws grip the broken beams. It peers down at you as a sandstorm rages behind it." + ] + }, + "The stone creature is a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, surrounded by a swirling sandstorm composed of four {@creature Dust Mephit|XMM|Dust Mephits}, which serve to conceal its flight through the city. Fiercely loyal to {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the gargoyle and dust mephits have been commanded to return the sealed chest to the Temple of Aku'Tal and destroy any who stand in their way. Since the Cult of the Coiled Whisper stole the chest from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the elementals regard all cultists here, and anyone aligned with them, as enemies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The Imp aids the characters in battle only if the {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} was used on him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every two characters beyond four, not counting {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} or the children, add an additional {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gargoyle has 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is slain, it collapses into rubble, releasing the precious amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings to the Rescue!", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the battle, the freed Emberlings aid the characters by flinging random objects from the cargo hold at the enemies. While these improvised weapons deal no damage, they are good at disrupting the enemies' focus.", + "At the start of each character's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. On a 1 or 2, the character gains {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on attack rolls until the end of their turn. On a 3 or 4, the first attack targeting the character before their next turn has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return to the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Spark is willing to accompany the characters back to Lucy at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. However, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is less than cooperative and must be dealt with\u2014either bribed with at least 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, intimidated with a {@dc 15} check, or forcibly compelled using the {@i scroll of Imp binding}. Upon returning to the temple, Lucy delivers a stern reprimand to the Imp before turning her attention to the far more urgent matter: the Diabolical Contract made with a child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contract with Spark", + "entries": [ + "Under the strictures of Devil Law, a pre-pubescent child is classified as 'Statutorily Innocent,' a term reserved for those too young to bear the weight of their own decisions. Such a soul, unsullied by the capacity to sin, cannot be considered 'willing' in the infernal pact of a Diabolical Contract. Although Cosmic law doesn't forbid the creation of such contracts, it does prevent devils from benefiting from them. This is why Spark, a child touched by infernal power, can wield his newfound abilities while his soul remains beyond Asmodeus' grasp.", + "In any case, Arbiter Lucy is well within her rights to annul the contract. However, to her surprise, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has crafted a contract that heavily favors the child\u2014an agreement Spark may not easily secure again if he reapplies later in life. As a result, Lucy makes an unconventional decision: she gives Spark the choice to either keep or annul the contract. He has until his 13th birthday to decide, while maintaining his magical powers in the meantime.", + "If Spark has grown as a person during his time with the characters (see the 'Spark's Journey' sidebar), then after a few brief questions, he decides to annul the contract on the spot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Though {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is due for punishment, Lucy temporarily binds him to the characters and tasks him with helping them locate the missing professor. Provided they are willing, Lucy has one of the characters, along with {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, sign a simple contract that compels the Imp to aid in the search to the best of his abilities and prohibits him from causing or allowing harm to come to the characters.", + "While the character who signs the contract does not receive the typical benefits of having a familiar (as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} remains bound primarily to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}), {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is now permanently {@condition Charmed} by the signee and their companions. He is required to follow their commands to the best of his abilities, provided those commands do not put him in unreasonable danger.", + "Lucy simply asks the characters to return {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to the Temple after their investigation is finished and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is brought back safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Imp for the Future", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are successful in their mission to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, and manage to bring {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} back to the Temple safe and sound, Lucy is willing to grant the party an {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar of their own for free\u2014if they desire one." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 3: Rescue", + "entries": [ + "By this point, the characters should have the means of locating the Temple of Aku'Tal. All that remains is for them to finalize their preparations, upgrade their equipment, gather supplies, and set out to face their destiny.", + "Should the characters request further assistance from the Sultana, she can grant each one a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG}. Additionally, she gifts them a magnificent {@creature Camel|XMM} named Gizmo, who, for reasons no one can explain, has an irrational dislike for one of the player characters (selected at random). Vizier Rashid presents the party with a single {@spell Fireball|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Fireball}, cautioning them to 'use it wisely.'", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Whoever is helping the characters on their journey\u2014whether {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi\u2014they will be waiting for them near the Wasteland, a few miles east of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Distance", + "entries": [ + "To reach the Temple of Aku'Tal, the party must first traverse the Wasteland and then circle the Dustwind Buttes from the south. The trek covers 8 miles of craggy desert terrain, followed by 12 miles through the dunes of the Wasteland, and a one-hour climb up the canyon. In total, {@b the journey takes around 8 hours}. Due to the dangers of the Wasteland at night, even if they make the trip in one day, any companions present recommend the party camp nearby and approach the temple in the morning." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Throughout this section, several read-aloud text boxes use the term [NPC]. This refers to either {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi, depending on who is accompanying the characters. If there is more than one, you choose which one.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Fated Path", + "entries": [ + "The characters earn points in a Path of Fate depending on which NPC they bring with them on their journey to the temple. The points are awarded as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Windhowl, alone, or with any other NPC not specifically mentioned in this section, such as Holgam or Dalira." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Ahuatzi." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters bring more than one ally, they gain points in the Paths of Fate corresponding to each companion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Part 3: Use Only One Ally", + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to have no more than one ally with them when tackling the challenges at the Temple of Aku'Tal. Allowing more than one of them to assist them risks slowing down gameplay. Whether it's {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, Ahuatzi, or Windhowl, each provides comparable levels of power and support." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The trek from Al'Kirat to the Wasteland takes {@b two hours} on foot. The boundary into the Wasteland is not only visually striking but also emotionally unsettling. When the characters arrive at the Wasteland, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After almost two hours of travel, you make one last ascent over a canyon ridge, and as you reach the top, it comes into view. The barren landscape you've grown familiar with fades into a vast sea of red dunes that stretches to the horizon. No plants, no life\u2014just red sand and weathered rock. A gust of wind blows the sand your way, lightly coating your feet and clothes, then a sudden chill creeps down your spine, filling you with an inescapable sense of dread, which quickly subsides as you brush the sand away. Once more, you are in the Great Wasteland, the cursed desert of Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing while in the Wasteland, the party is attacked by skeletons under the influence of the Will of the Sands, exactly as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} intended. When it's time to begin the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After only four hours of travel through the dunes, your body already feels the strain. Every step sinks your feet deep into the shifting sand, forcing you to expend extra energy to move forward. The constant climbing up and down the endless hills of sand is exhausting, while the uneven ground trips you at every turn. The blazing sun reflects off the sand, amplifying the heat far beyond what you felt in the badlands. And all around, the horizon stretches out into an unbroken sea of red sand, with no end in sight.", + "Suddenly, [NPC] halts. For a moment, you think you've arrived, but then you see that their weapon is drawn. \"{@i Gather your weapons and form a circle!}\" [NPC] shouts. \"{@i The undead have found us.}\" As you look around, skeletons appear from the dunes, their bones stained red and the eerie light of their eyes bathed with an even deeper shade of crimson. Then, you gasp as more skeletons burst from the sand behind you. You are surrounded." + ] + }, + "The undead are four tiefling {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, two {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|XMM|Warhorse Skeletons}, and one {@creature Minotaur Skeleton|XMM}, all relics of a past battle between Kirati soldiers and rebel beastfolk. Their bones have been stained rust-red by the Will of the Sands, which now controls them. The Will has reanimated them with a single purpose: to kill the characters and let their blood soak into the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, add either two more {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} or an additional {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "One skeleton rides each of the warhorse skeletons. The two warhorse skeletons, along with their riders, charge directly at the characters, while any remaining skeletons fire their shortbows from afar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur skeleton appears only if the party is accompanied by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi and Zuma. In this case, the NPC and the minotaur will focus on each other for the duration of the battle. If the party is accompanied by several orcs, and you wish to include them in the encounter, add one skeleton for each orc and have them fight one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "NPC Teachings", + "entries": [ + "Have the NPC who accompanies the characters serve as a guide, imparting all the necessary knowledge they should have about the Wasteland. Here are a few examples of the important information players should be made aware of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Water is the lifeblood of the Wasteland. You can hunt for food, but water is almost impossible to find.", + "Beasts of burden are vital for carrying water across long journeys. Defend them with your life\u2014without them, you're doomed.", + "Good rest is hard to come by in the Wasteland, so save your Strength. Many travelers die because they get reckless and pick unnecessary fights. Only battle when it's unavoidable.", + "Days are blisteringly hot, but nights are brutally cold. If you underestimate the chill of the desert night, you'll freeze to death. Always ensure you have a fire, a tent, and a proper bedroll.", + "The dead rule after dark. Never travel at night, and always keep quiet.", + "Certain magic is limited in the Wasteland. You can't conjure water or food, and magic that summons portals and barriers are weakened." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "While camping in the Wasteland, the party must remain quiet and only speak in whispers when necessary. Mummies roam the Wasteland at night, and they are attracted to sound. You can use this simple event to set the grim tone of life here in the dunes, while also teaching players how dangerous the Wasteland becomes at night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter 'Rustbone Skeletons' ends, the characters notice dozens of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} lurking in the distance, clearly attracted by the sounds of battle and likely hoping to scavenge food from the dead. Their howls and cackles reach the party even from far away. They stay several hundred feet back, stalking and following the group as they travel.", + "The [NPC] remarks: \"{@i Hyenas of the Waste. Likely starving, but they fear us so they keep their distance. Still, make no mistake\u2014they'll attack the moment we show any weakness. Ignore them; we need to move quickly and find a proper place to camp before Darkness falls.}\"", + "The hyenas will retreat if attacked, but they won't stray far. They keep returning, their cackles and giggles echoing in the background as they continue to trail the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At night", + "entries": [ + "As night settles and the group camps, the distant cackles of hyenas echo through the Darkness, growing louder and more numerous as time passes. Over time, it seems as though the pack is not just expanding, but slowly encircling the camp. Then, without warning, agonized squeals of a few hyenas pierce the night, as though something is preying on them. After the brief struggle, the remaining hyenas appear to retreat. The rest of the night remains eerily still and silent until morning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "In the Morning", + "entries": [ + "As daylight breaks and the characters inspect their surroundings, they find the carcasses of several hyenas, with much of their flesh eaten by some unknown creature. Some of the corpses appear afflicted with mummy rot, with sections of those bodies reduced to dust." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Temple of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c37" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c37" + } + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the offspring of a powerful and malevolent deity known as Sera'Aku, was a figure of fear and heresy in ancient Anubia. Because worship of Sera'Aku or any of its descendants was forbidden, their temples were constructed in secret\u2014hidden from the eyes of the world. One such temple hides at the eastern edge of the Dustwind Buttes, within the portion of the canyon overtaken by the Wasteland, too treacherous and remote to be found by Kirati explorers.", + "Designed to remain concealed from the outside world, the temple lies primarily underground, with entrances that are either disguised or hidden from view. The only signs of the temple's presence are the snake statues scattered across the terrain, a few crumbling Anubian structures, and the unusually high concentration of snakes that favor this part of the canyon.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Massacre", + "entries": [ + "When the characters reach the site, they will soon come across the remnants of a battle, near the Temple of Aku'Tal. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At last, as your journey through the vast canyon nears its end, the first signs of Anubian ruins begin to emerge. Crumbling statues with serpentine forms, ancient stone buildings eroded by time, and the occasional sign of recent habitation\u2014abandoned camping supplies, scattered tools, and old campfires. Following the trail further, you stumble upon the grim aftermath of a battle. Dozens of humanoid bodies\u2014humans, lizardfolk, kenku, and more\u2014lie sprawled across the ruins, alongside the shattered forms of slain gargoyles. The air is thick with the stench of decay." + ] + }, + "Under Prophecy's orders, the main group of cultists of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper had set up camp here, originally tasked with supporting {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and his gargoyles. Yet as they dreamt last night, to their surprise, they were ordered to attack the very gargoyles they had been aiding so far.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and his gargoyles triumphed in the battle, but the victory was hard-fought, and the elemental minions under his wing have since been reduced to a scarce few. The surviving cultists were captured and brought deep into the temple, where they were swiftly sacrificed to a ritual designed to summon mighty {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orchestrated the battle for three reasons: to ensure {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} would have enough living sacrifices to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, to whittle down the number of gargoyles under his command, and to rid herself of several cultists she knew would have rebelled against her in the future.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preston - Cultist Survivor", + "entries": [ + "By design, one cultist managed to avoid death, as the collapse of a large serpentine statue fell during the battle and trapped him under the rubble. As the characters explore the area, they hear his faint cries for help from beneath the debris. No check is needed for the party to lift the rubble and free him, but doing so requires 10 minutes of work.", + "The cultist is a friendly human man in his forties who calls himself Preston, a cheesemaker from Al'Kirat. His leg was injured by the statue, rendering him unable to walk unless he is healed with at least 1 hit point of magical healing or given time to recover with a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + "Preston is able to recount how the Coiled Whisper urged him to join the others in attacking this site, telling him he was special and that his actions would help usher in a better world. However, he has no context as to what that meant.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Message", + "entries": [ + "Preston mentions he was told he would encounter a group resembling the characters, and to relay a message for them: that they will soon face an important decision, where they must choose between standing against the impossible or follow 'she who will usher doom.' When that happens, they are to remain steadfast and confront the challenge. Preston confesses he has no idea what this message means or how it relates to their situation (this refers to the choice the party must make in Area 7 of the Temple of Aku'Tal: whether to confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} or flee)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Preston can point the characters to the temple's secret entrance, which is disguised as a water well in the center of the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Normally, the orcs would stand in awe at such overwhelming destruction, but instead, they are horrified. With the cultists dead, their chance to satisfy their thirst for vengeance is most likely lost.", + "Ahuatzi orders Zuma and the orcs to guard the entrance, while he follows the characters into the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Stormheart", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search for Stormheart, Windhowl's grandson, it doesn't take long to find him\u2014being the only minotaur among the dead. Tragically, the young minotaur suffered deadly wounds at the hands of the gargoyles and perished.", + "When she discovers his fate, Windhowl is devastated. To honor her grandson's memory, Windhowl crafts a set of musical instruments, recalling how music once soothed his restless mind. Her sorrow infuses the instruments with magic, which gives their somber tunes the power to draw natural spirits. As a token of her appreciation, Windhowl gifts the characters the flute, which functions as {@item Pipes of Haunting|XDMG}.", + "If Windhowl is present with the party, she requests time to bury her beloved grandson. She erects a totem made of twigs and rocks above his grave, designed to attract benevolent spirits. The spirits will safeguard his body and soul from the corruptive energies that animate the undead in the Wasteland, functioning as a {@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB} spell that lasts for as long as the totem remains standing." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "The temple's primary entrance is hidden in plain sight in the form of a stone well, situated at the heart of the destroyed encampment. A rope tied at the top descends 30 feet into the Darkness. Anyone who climbs down the well will arrive in area 1 of the temple. Much of the Hissroot collected by the cultists has been thrown down into the well, and those who peer inside can smell the sweet mushroom and hear the unsettling hiss of serpents down below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features of the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The underground Temple of Aku'Tal possesses the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The temple's rooms and hallways were carved directly into the stone. The floors and walls are lined with decorative tiles, while the ceiling remains unworked stone. All corridors and chambers are 10 feet high, with the exception of area 8 which is 20 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "The doors are made of sturdy stone and are unlocked unless otherwise noted. They have no handles and must be pushed to open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Most rooms are illuminated by torches or braziers that burn with green fire. These flames are magical, created by {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} spells, and are completely harmless to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snakes", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are present in every hallway and chamber of the temple. They move between areas through 6-inch wide tunnels carved into the walls, floors, and ceilings, which connect all the rooms. Their dark, stringy feces cover the floors. The snakes are passive and will not attack unless they are attracted by the essence of Hissroot upon a creature, stepped on, or magically commanded to do so." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "Every room, except for area 3 which is magically silent, is filled with the sibilant sound of snakes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Smell", + "entries": [ + "The temple is thick with a musky, earthy scent from the buildup of snake feces. When disturbed, these snakes release a skunk-like odor, which can be overwhelming in large numbers. Occasionally, the sharp metallic scent of dried blood can also be felt in the air." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Doors", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the Temple of Aku'Tal, there are several sealed doors. These doors can be opened by performing specific actions, as outlined in the 'Opening the Sealed Door' section for each location that contains one such door. In addition to those methods, any sealed door can also be unlocked by touching it with Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}. For more information on Rashan, the previous High Priest of the temple, refer to {@adventure Rashan's Sarcophagus|SoD|3|5. Rashan's Sarcophagus} in area 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Snake Tunnels", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can transform into Tiny-sized creatures, such as a druid taking the form of a snake, can access the smaller tunnels bored into the walls. These tunnels connect to all parts of the temple and offer alternative routes for entering the temple, exiting it, or moving between rooms without relying on the main doors or corridors. However, these passages are not straightforward to navigate and often lead in unexpected directions, making it easy for creatures to become lost and end up somewhere unintended.", + "A Tiny-sized creature that enters one of these narrow snake tunnels must roll a {@dice d12} to determine where they end up. On a roll of 1 to 8, the creature arrives at the location within the temple that matches their roll. For example, rolling a 2 places them into area 2 {@adventure Sacrificial Chamber|SoD|3|2. Sacrificial Chamber}. A roll of 9 to 11 sees them lost in a tangle of narrow tunnels and forced to backtrack through several waterlogged sections, only to emerge from a different canal back where they began. On a roll of 12, they enter a larger chamber and come face to face with Tal'Ssarith, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM} that blocks their path. The snake attacks intruders, preferring to target NPCs, pets, or familiars. Those who escape Tal'Ssarith arrive in area 6." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Coiled Entrance", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark room, lit only by a thin beam of light filtering through a hole in the ceiling, from which a rope hangs. The air is thick with moisture, and the tunnel is crawling with snakes, making it difficult to move without stepping on them. Their hissing echoes through the gloom. The tunnel slopes downward in a spiral, curving to the left as it descends." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to the temple, reachable through a well 30 feet above ground. To enter or exit, one must climb up or down a rope secured to the well. If the rope is cut or removed, climbing out becomes impossible without a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} or special equipment.", + "Clumps of Hissroot mushrooms lie scattered across the upper part of the tunnel, having been thrown down the well by the cultists. None of the Hissroot present in the tunnel contains any leftover pheromones.", + "The hundreds of serpents in this chamber use the statistics of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}], but they are inherently passive unless stepped on. Unfortunately for the characters, unless they can climb walls or fly, they are likely to step on the snakes as they descend the ramp to progress further into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing Down the Ramp", + "entries": [ + "The presence of snakes makes this area {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}. Any creature moving through it must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check as part of their movement. Characters with proficiency in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. If a character fails, they accidentally step on a snake, prompting the snake to make a bite attack against them. Regardless of whether the attack hits or misses, the snake bites only once before it slithers away." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters harvested a Hissroot during Part 2 of this chapter, they can squeeze and toss it to draw all snakes to the mushroom, clearing a path they can walk safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Door", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the ramp lies a small landing, illuminated by a magical torch of green flame. A large, plain set of double doors stands ahead, smeared with pools of dried blood on both the door and the landing. Pushing the door open is simple and leads to area 2." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Sacrificial Chamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber reeks of the metallic scent of dried blood. Bloodstains cover much of the floor and smear across parts of the walls. Hieroglyphics line the bloody walls, interspersed with large decorative engravings of serpents. A shallow pool, only a foot deep, occupies a 10-by-15-foot rectangular basin at the center of the room. Two imposing sets of double doors serve as the room's entrance and exit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "The Great Serpent once demanded tributes from its followers before allowing them entry into the temple, requiring payment in either blood or Heka. Traditionally, the priests would walk barefoot through the sea of serpents in area 1, deliberately allowing the snakes to bite them. They would then let their blood drip into the basin at the center of this chamber. When enough blood coated the basin, the door to the temple would open. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} did not care how many petitioners entered, only that the price was paid. As a result, petitioners often arrived in groups, lessening the burden of the blood price by dividing it amongst them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to Area 3 is magically sealed. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for instructions on how it can be opened." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} enters the chamber, he happens to come within 100 feet of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. This proximity allows {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, as his familiar, to sense the professor's presence and form a telepathic link with him. Through the link, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can communicate freely. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} informs the party that the professor is alive, unharmed, and being held deeper in the temple (he is in area 6).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scholarly Assistance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} knows the layout of the temple well and can guide the characters through it until they reach him. During his captivity, he spent his time studying the hieroglyphics etched across the temple, and has since become well-versed in the rituals once performed by the priests and petitioners of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. He can explain the necessary rituals the characters must complete in both area 2 and area 3, as well as provide historical context on why these rites were practiced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "After the group has had time to discuss their options, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} gets a devilish thought\u2014why not use the blood of the snakes themselves, rather than the party's own, to pay for the blood price. He shares this thought with the group as the logical course of action to take. If the party wishes to ask {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} about such an action, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} tries to deceive them by claiming the professor agrees." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 3 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must offer a tribute to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood for the Snake God", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, the ritual demands a sacrifice of 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}' worth of blood. Characters who choose to offer their own blood must step into the basin, cut themselves, and allow their blood to spill into the basin. Similarly, a creature being sacrificed must also be placed in the basin before it is killed for its blood.", + "Blood from a snake bite counts for triple the amount. In this regard, only the Piercing damage taken from the snake bite counts\u2014not the poison. Characters bitten by the snakes in area 1 can use that blood for the ritual, provided no more than 5 minutes have passed since the bite." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offending Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "Characters may decide to sacrifice the local snakes and use their blood to pay for the blood price. While this spares them from having to offer their own blood, it provokes Aku'Tal's wrath. Likewise, attempting to bypass the tribute with dispel magic or by picking the lock will similarly provoke {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The firelight from the braziers dims to blackened embers and the dark room becomes engulfed in hissing, serpentine whispers. Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM|Giant Venomous Snakes}] and two {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM|Constrictor Snakes} then emerge from holes in the walls, summoned by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} to slay the characters. These snakes are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to the effects of Hissroot.", + "Once the snakes are slain or 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}' worth of the party's blood has been spilled, the sealed door swings open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offering Heka", + "entries": [ + "The door can also be unlocked if at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber is placed into the pool. The amber shatters as golden energy seeps out and dissolves into the water. If sufficient Heka is offered in this manner, the door opens.", + "If a single large chunk of amber is used that surpasses the required tribute\u2014such as Ahuatzi's amber jewel\u2014the value of the amber is reduced by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and the amber is not destroyed." + ] + }, + "{@note Sealed doors do not stop creatures from leaving the temple and will open automatically if a character attempts to exit from the other side.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Confession Chamber", + "entries": [ + "When the characters step into this room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound gradually fades as you step inside this chamber. Neither your footsteps nor your breath makes any sound, and the once ever-present hissing of serpents has completely vanished. The only sound that remains is the relentless pounding of your own heart, now deafening in the chilling stillness. Engraved runes swirl across the walls, mimicking serpents that undulate and weave along the surface. Glowing chunks of amber are set into their eyes." + ] + }, + "Once the characters reach the center of the room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber expands into a ceremonial hall, where a large bronze bowl filled with charcoal sits prominently in the center. Braziers, burning with green flames, illuminate the space. At the far end, a hallway stretches behind the wall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "After giving {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} its tributes, the priests of old would gather here to confess their sins before the Great Serpent. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} demanded that its followers sow chaos, undermine the will of the Aru, distort truth into lies and lies into truth, and perform grotesque acts of cannibalism. Here, the priests would recount their deeds before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Those who committed great sins were rewarded with blessings, while those who failed to honor the Great Serpent were punished\u2014devoured by snakes and their fellow priests alike." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow Spell", + "entries": [ + "This room is under the permanent effect of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, barring all Celestial creatures from entering it. In addition, a special silence effect blankets the space, allowing no sound to penetrate or be created within it. The only noise that remains inside is the unnervingly loud beating of a creature's own heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chunks of Amber", + "entries": [ + "Small bits of amber worth up to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} is embedded in the wall. Characters with the right tools, such as mason's tools, can pry it free. The amber contains Heka, which sustains the chamber's magic. If more than half the amber is removed, the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell and the silence effect is dispelled until the amber is returned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 4 is unlocked, but the door to area 6 is locked by magic. See 'Opening the Sealed Door.'" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Just like in area 2, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is able to communicate with the characters through {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} in order to explain the ritual they must complete before they can advance. Unfortunately, the chamber is blanketed by a powerful {@spell Silence|XPHB} effect, making it impossible for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to verbally relay the information. Instead, he must rely on hand gestures and miming to communicate Rumbold's instructions. The ritual is explained further below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is always on the lookout for ways to entertain himself\u2014often at the expense of others. Since the group depends on him to explain the ritual, he's likely to toy with them before sharing the true steps. At your option, he might trick the characters into believing they must perform a chaotic, nonsensical dance in honor of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Or, he could suggest something more extreme, such as drinking snake venom, eating a live snake, or smearing themselves with snake feces to complete the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 6 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} and confess their sins. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "The ritual to summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} requires two steps. First, the characters must remove all sources of light in the chamber. Since the torches and braziers are enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} and cannot be snuffed out, the characters need to fully cover them to block their glow. Second, a living snake must be placed on the bronze bowl.", + "When the room is plunged into total Darkness and a snake is placed upon the bowl, magical green fire consumes the snake, igniting the charcoal within and unleashing a roaring column of flame. Unlike the green fire of the temple's torches, this magical green flame is real and radiates searing heat. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} then manifests as five sets of translucent serpentine eyes, floating within the blazing fire.", + "The {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell covering the room is not required for the ritual to work. However, the ritual can only be initiated once each day and only while {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} has not yet been defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reverse Negative Confession", + "entries": [ + "One by one, Aku'Tal's presence burrows into the character's minds, and with a cold, sibilant whisper, it demands: \"{@i Confess your sins. Tell me of the chaos you have nurtured, the destruction you have wrought, the secrets you've buried, and the Darkness that festers within your soul.}\"", + "Each character must confess a sin they have committed to the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. If the sin is minor\u2014such as lying, arrogance, or reveling in the misfortune of others\u2014it must have been committed within the past year. For major transgressions\u2014such as murder, violent robbery, or betrayal\u2014the sin must have occurred within the last five years. The confession must be made truthfully, for the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can sense dishonesty based on the beating of the creature's heart.", + "To make their confessions, the characters must speak their sins aloud. The magical silence in the room ensures that nothing they say can be heard by the rest of the party\u2014unless someone has the ability to read lips. The spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, however, can hear and comprehend every word spoken.", + "Once the confessions are complete, everyone in the room instinctively becomes aware of the general sins committed by the others. While they don't gain the details or context behind the sins, they understand the nature of the sin itself. For instance, if a character confessed to murdering their brother out of jealousy over a family heirloom, the rest of the group would know only that the character confessed to murder and jealousy.", + "When the confessions are finished, the flame in the cauldron diminishes to embers, and Aku'Tal's image disappears." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters who confess a major sin receive a blessing from {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. They may choose one of their ability scores that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest, and permanently increase it by 1 to a maximum of 20.", + "Like the others, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is required to confess his sins before the Great Serpent. He admits to betraying the laws of the Church of Asmodeus by manipulating an innocent child, tricking them into signing a Diabolical Contract in exchange for their soul. This sin is vile enough to earn him a blessing, increasing his Constitution modifier to 14 (+2). As a result, increase {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by the number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB|Hit Dice} he has." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishment", + "entries": [ + "After each character has been given a chance, those who were unwilling or unable to confess their sins must succeed a {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, they suffer {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all saving throws and develop an unnatural craving for humanoid flesh. Whenever a creature cursed in this way is near the corpse of a humanoid, they must repeat the {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, they will attempt to consume a portion of the humanoid, acting either covertly or overtly based on their nature and personality.", + "Furthermore, provided that at least one character was unwilling or unable to confess, the brazier's flames roar to life once more, and for every character who did not confess, a {@creature Fire Snake|MM} [{@creature Salamander Fire Snake|XMM}] emerges from the cauldron. These fiery serpents attack only the character that summoned them, ignoring all other targets, and will fight until destroyed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The sealed door to Area 6 unlocks provided that at least one creature confesses a major sin to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tombs of the Snake Priests", + "entries": [ + "The back of the chamber contains three sarcophagi, labeled on the map as 3a, 3b, and 3c. Their lids are adorned with painted hieroglyphics. Each sarcophagus holds the mummified remains of an Anubian gnoll, priests who worshiped {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in life.", + "Regardless of the order in which they open them, the last sarcophagus always contains a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], which erupt from within when the lid is opened. The swarm attacks all nearby creatures and fights until destroyed.", + "Anubians were frequently buried with their possessions, and the priests entombed in this room are no exception. Each of the three Anubian priests interred here carries {@dice 3d10} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of jewelry, a perfectly carved orb of amber valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a handful of magical items. The magical items are as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3a", + "entries": [ + "Three spell scrolls: {@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Enhance Ability}, {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration}, and {@spell Sending|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Sending}. All three scrolls are written in the Anubian language, which the characters are likely unable to read at this time. Note that characters gain the ability to read Anubian after attuning to their first {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, which is likely to happen during Chapter 4.", + "If they show the scrolls to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, he can explain what the spells do and can cast them on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3b", + "entries": [ + "A {@item Keoghtom's Ointment|XDMG}, two {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom|Potions of Mana}, and a {@item Potion of Heroism|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3c", + "entries": [ + "A {@item +1 Wand of the War Mage|XDMG|Wand of the War Mage, +1}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Master's Antechamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two large serpent statues stand on opposite sides of the room, their eyes and various parts of their bodies embedded with chunks of glowing amber. A door engraved with a crown entwined by serpents blocks the path ahead. In the center of the crown, a hollow cavity remains where something once fit, but is now missing." + ] + }, + "The door to Area 5 is locked and requires 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber to unlock. The amber must be placed into the hollow cavity etched into the door. Doing so causes the amber to dim and shatter as the door unlocks. Alternatively, a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@spell Knock|XPHB} spell can also unlock the door.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gargoyles in Hidding", + "entries": [ + "The two statues are {@creature Gargoyle|XMM|Gargoyles}, silently guarding the ancient sarcophagus of the High Priest in area 5. If the characters attempt to open the door to area 5, the gargoyles spring to life and attack. These gargoyles are shaped like serpents, so they are unable to fly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of each gargoyle contains a total of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is killed, it crumbles into rubble, and the amber can be looted." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Rashan's Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "This is the final resting place of High Priest Rashan, though his claim to the title was far from legitimate\u2014as far as Anubian standards are concerned. Rashan was never appointed by an Aru, nor did he receive a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} by one as a symbol of his authority. Instead, he murdered a true High Priest in Aku'Tal's name and stole their relic for himself. From the shadows, he used it to ignite chaos and unrest across the Empire, as befits a follower of the Great Serpents.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, stolen by Rashan in life and entombed with him in death, has now been stolen in kind by Drazul\u2014 who currently uses it to power the ritual to summon {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "The heavy lid of the sarcophagus requires a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to open. For each person aiding in the attempt, the DC decreases by 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once the sarcophagus is opened, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Dust billows from the sarcophagus as it opens, but no smell of decay follows. Within rests the elegantly preserved body of a mummified gnoll, draped in lavish jewelry\u2014ornate necklaces, glimmering earrings, silver rings, and two brilliant gemstones placed directly atop its eyes. A cloth headdress adorned with a serpent crowns its head, and in its arms, it clutches an alabaster staff topped with a carved snake's head." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of High Priest Rashan is lavishly decorated with {@dice 10d10 * 10|10d10 x 10} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry. He also lies cradling a {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}, with a {@item Periapt of Proof Against Poison|XDMG} draped around his neck, and a {@item Ring of Animal Influence|XDMG} adorning one of his fingers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Staff is the Key", + "entries": [ + "In the ancient days of this temple, Rashan used his {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG} as a form of universal key, allowing him to move freely through the temple. When the staff touches any sealed door in the Temple of Aku'Tal, the door immediately unlocks and stays unsealed for 10 minutes.", + "If the characters failed to open the sealed door in area 3 that leads into area 6, they can use the staff to open it and finally meet with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Living Quarters", + "entries": [ + "This network of small halls and chambers was used by the priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} as both living quarters and workstations. Here, they gathered to commune with one another, inscribe the wisdom of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in hieroglyphics, and practice the occasional ritual sacrifice.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is here. The door to area 7, where the rest of the prisoners were taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, is locked. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for details on how to open it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner here, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and humorously assumes that the Imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|XMM} except that he has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill History} checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Now?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} points the characters toward the door leading into area 7, and tells them that the main shrine lies beyond it. He informs them that a creature of stone named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took the rest of the prisoners there, seemingly to sacrifice them as part of some dark ritual." + ] + }, + "Unfortunately, the door is sealed. If they haven't done so already, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} can guide them to Rashan's tomb in area 5. He explains that several hieroglyphics suggest that the one entombed there was the old High Priest of the temple, and likely to hold the key to the main shrine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Rumbold_Tomekeeper.webp" + }, + "title": "Rumbold Tomekeeper" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "On the area marked '6a' on the map stands an 8-foot tall monument, shaped like a four-sided pillar. Its base is carved from black obsidian and the upper half from smooth white stone. Its surface is etched and painted with hieroglyphics depicting prayers to Sera'Aku and its descendants.", + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia. Characters can tribute chunks of amber to the obelisk in exchange for blessings (refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Activation", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk was deeply attuned to High Priest Rashan and his {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}, and it activates upon sensing the presence of staff. When the staff of the adder enters area 6, both the staff and the monument in area 6a begin to glow with a warm yellow light. If the staff touches the obelisk, a wave of invigorating energy emanates from the structure and sweeps across the chamber, affecting every creature in areas 3, 4, 5, and 6. {@b All affected creatures receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. This special effect triggers only once." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door leading to area 7 is sealed by powerful divine magic and cannot be forced open or picked. It can only be opened if Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG} comes into contact with the door. If targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} or {@spell Knock|XPHB} spell, the spell fails unless the caster passes a {@dc 19} ability check using their spellcasting ability.", + "The door features a detailed mural depicting five serpents spiraling outward from a central orb, which radiates an eerie, dark glow. If a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or Rashan's staff of the adder comes near the door, the eyes of the serpents flare with a bright orange light, and a faint hissing sound can be heard emanating from their mouths as the door opens." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Shrine of the Serpent", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You stand before a grand place of worship, more expansive and decorated than the rest of the complex. A wide path cuts through the center, bordered by two deep pools of water fed by six fountains, each crafted in the image of a large serpentine head. The path leads to a small staircase ascending to a shrine, where a larger serpent's head made of stone looms, its mouth agape above a blood-soaked podium. Resting atop the podium is a beautiful hourglass, adorned with serpentine motifs, yet stained by the sacrifices below. Around the shrine lie the bodies of several humanoids, their lives seemingly taken as part of a grim ritual. Motes of light float aimlessly all across the chamber.", + "A creature of living dark stone stands near the podium. Two horns curl back from its head, wings spread from its back, and a large glowing orb of amber is embedded deep within its chest. Swirling patterns are etched across its body while its glowing amber eyes lock onto you. \"{@i So, the puppet of the Aru finally arrives. Just as I knew you would. Alas, you are too late. The faceless whispering harlot you serve failed to send you here in time. The ritual is finished and you have lost. I am {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, Herald of the coming Serpent, whom you will soon meet by the way\u2014if you have the patience.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hieroglyphics on the Walls", + "entries": [ + "In area 6 and 7, the walls are covered in vibrant hieroglyphics, intricately etched and painted into elaborate, stylized murals. While imprisoned, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} dedicated his time to reading and translating these ancient symbols, leading him to several remarkable discoveries.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has uncovered the following insights about the Anubian Empire:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "All information about Sera'Aku, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, and their priests and temples, as detailed in this chapter, are inscribed within the hieroglyphics found here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Old Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics detail everything mentioned under {@adventure The Gnolls: An Ancient Empire|SoD|1|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} in Chapter 1, with the exception of 'The Locusts' and 'The Great Cataclysm' sections." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} & High Priests", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics provide the information found within the {@adventure Relics of Anubia|SoD|14|Relics of Anubia} section found on Appendix C. However, they only have specific details regarding the Emerland Hourglass." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This sacred hall is the heart of the temple\u2014the main fane where Aku'Tal's ancient devotees once offered up endless sacrifices to appease their serpentine master. The water below plunges hundreds of feet into Darkness, feeding into a network of forgotten tunnels and chambers lost to time.", + "The creature of stone is a powerful gargoyle named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} (see 'Drazul, Herald of the Serpents'). {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has finished every step required for the Rite of the Serpent, a ritual meant to restore the shattered body of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Unfortunately for the party, by the time they arrive at the shrine, the ritual has already progressed beyond their ability to stop it. Now, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} will rise in 30 minutes.", + "Convinced of his victory in this cosmic struggle, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} seizes the moment to revel in his supposed triumph. If given the chance, he delivers a lengthy monologue recounting his work. Curious of why the cult chose to assist before betraying him, and assuming the characters to be members, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} demands they explain the motivations of the Aru that guided them here (though they are likely to be as confused as he is).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gems on the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The large serpentine statue in the shrine features two amber gemstones set as its eyes, each worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. These gems contain Heka, corrupted by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} to resemble blood-red stones, which serves as the source of the shrine's power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, lies atop the altar. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has siphoned its divine essence to fuel Aku'Tal's resurrection, rendering the relic powerless and dormant for the time being. See '{@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}' for details on how the party can restore its power." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Drazul.webp" + }, + "title": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent" + }, + "The characters have the opportunity to challenge {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} completes its awakening. Should they take this course, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} will beseech the rising god for aid at the end of the first round of combat. When you're prepared to start the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} roars: \"{@i {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}! Divine spawn of Sera' Aku, heed my call! Grant your servant aid before your hour of triumph\u2014 together, we will crush these intruders!}\" The chamber quakes violently, cracks spidering across the path to the shrine as the waters from the pools surge and crash, spilling across the floor. An ethereal voice then responds from deep within the walls: \"{@i {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot change the course. The Ankh will rise, the Ankh will fall, but in the end, all returns to dust.}\"", + "Suddenly, countless snakes begin to pour into the room, slithering from the many tunnels in the walls. Finally, a powerful hiss emerges from the mouth of the stone serpent statue as glowing red eyes ignite in the Darkness within." + ] + }, + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has called upon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} for aid, and the ancient demigod has answered. Countless snakes begin to pour out from the tunnels in the walls, all bent on killing the characters. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} will then join the serpents in the attack, charging at the characters with the intent to kill them.", + "Tal'Ssarith, one of Aku'Tal's oldest progeny, emerges from the large mouth of the stone serpent statue that hangs above the shrine. Tal'Ssarith uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM}. If the characters squeeze and toss a Hissroot mushroom, Ssarith will seek to consume it on its next turn as its action, destroying the mushroom so that the other serpents remain focused on their targets.", + "Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM|Giant Venomous Snakes}] emerge onto the battlefield, emanating from random locations within the walls of the room. They attack the closest enemy they can see. At the end of the second round\u2014 and every round thereafter\u2014two additional snakes will enter in the same way. This cycle continues until the Shrine of the Serpent is destroyed (see below).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Destroying the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The magic of the shrine is summoning the snakes into the chamber. To sever this magic, the characters must remove or destroy the glowing red amber gems embedded in the serpent statue's eyes, located 15 feet above the ground.", + "The statue features two amber eyes, each with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an AC of 13, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage. Destroying both ambers will deactivate the shrine. Alternatively, a creature that flies or climbs to the gems can make a {@dc 13} Strength check using an appropriate tool, such as a crowbar, to pry out the amber as an action. If both ambers are destroyed or removed, the shrine loses its power and no further snakes are summoned." + ] + }, + "{@note Every serpent that slithers through this temple is born of Aku'Tal's bloodline, inheriting his natural gift for the water. They all possess a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB|Swimming Speed} of 30 feet.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in {@skill Athletics} (+5), {@skill Religion} (+5), and {@skill Perception} (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB} (attack bonus +7) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, increase Drazul's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 30 and add one more {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}] to every wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Embedded in Drazul's chest is a large orb made of amber, the size of a human head, valued at 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The rest of his body crumbles to pieces upon his death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surprise Appearance: Malicia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} found a hidden entrance into the temple and currently travels through one of the larger serpent tunnels that connect parts of the temple, when she hears the distant clash of battle between the characters and {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} echoing through the walls. When {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} invokes {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s aid, and serpents begin to pour into their chamber, many of them pass near {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} on their way to area 7. She then follows the snakes in order to locate the characters. Further, by using the magic of the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} upon the serpents, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uncovers the shrine's role in summoning the snakes.", + "At a moment of your choice during the battle against {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the characters hear {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s voice (in her humanoid form) echo through the walls. She instructs the characters to destroy 'any shrine they can see,' in order to stop it from summoning more snakes. Specifically, she directs them to target any visible sources of amber that might be fueling it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia_Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia, Wielder of the Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arrival", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need help, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} arrive from area 8 just in time to assist them. Otherwise, she arrives after the characters have vanquished {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, but before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} herself fully awakens. She expresses surprise at the characters' triumph before quickly urging them to retrieve the hourglass from the altar, describing it as a Divine Relic\u2014an immensely powerful artifact of ancient Anubia. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} then gestures toward area 8 as a way out of the complex, stating that remaining here would be foolish, sensing that Aku'Tal's resurrection is inevitable.", + "Seeking to make sure the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} is safe, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will follow the characters whether they choose to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, or flee. Should they decide to stay, she will begrudgingly join the fight against {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, revealing her draconic form as she battles alongside them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The motes of divine energy floating through the chamber are fragments of divine essence\u2014raw, unfiltered lifeforce.", + "If the characters defeat {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and decide to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, {@b they are granted the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}}, as the divine essence rapidly fills them with vitality." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "By choosing to stay and fight {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the characters earn a point in the Path of {@b [Devotion]}. If they decide to leave instead, they gain a point in both the Path of {@b [Benevolence]} and {@b [Erudition]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rise of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Akutal_Rising.webp" + }, + "title": "A weakened Aku'Tal rises" + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the spawn of Sera'Aku, will rise roughly 10 minutes after {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}'s defeat. Once you are prepared to initiate the final encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The flying motes of golden energy in the air flare with brilliant intensity, drawn inexorably into the gaping mouth of the stone serpent and the numerous ducts carved into the walls. The shrine then quakes violently, the ground heaving as bursts of dazzling light erupt from the walls. The tranquil waters of the flanking pools are thrown into chaos once more, surging and splashing wildly across the room.", + "\"{@i Ashes to ashes,}\" a voice rasps from the walls. \"{@i Dust to dust,}\" it intones as jagged cracks tear through the floor, while water bursts violently from the pools. From the frothing depths, five colossal serpents ascend, each one screeching with unbridled rage. \"{@i What was whole is scattered, and what was scattered will once more be whole.}\" In perfect, unnerving harmony, the serpents fix their glowing eyes upon you, their jaws parting in a unified hiss, ready to strike." + ] + }, + "Through the ritual performed by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} has reformed much of its physical body, but the strain of its return has left it momentarily weakened. To fully restore its power, it requires more living sacrifices\u2014and it intends to consume the characters to achieve this purpose.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|XMM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|XPHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, not counting {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, increase {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 40.", + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present during this encounter, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} summons a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], emanating from the water, at the start of each round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Each of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s heads attacks the closest creature within its reach, with each head prioritizing different targets. If a head cannot reach any creatures, it instead casts {@spell Sacred Flame|XPHB} on a target not already engaged by the other heads. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} falls, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} falls, its body erupts in a blinding cascade of radiant light, filling the chamber once more with drifting motes of divine essence. From the very walls, a spectral voice resounds: \"{@i What was once whole is now scattered, and what is scattered shall someday be made whole again. The Will, forged in the Aru's arrogance, cannot be undone, and no {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can delay ashes from crumbling to dust. 'They Who Watch All That Is' have spoken\u2014a cataclysmic end awaits, and nothing more.}\"" + ] + }, + "The radiant motes of light then drift to every creature in the chamber, bestowing them with a fragment of Aku'Tal's divine power. Each player character may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 2, to a maximum cap of 20.", + "Nothing remains of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} after her body dissolves into pure divine energy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward for Obedience", + "entries": [ + "If the characters followed {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance and chose to remain in the temple to battle {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the sphinx will reward them the next time they sleep. In their dreams, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} grants them a vision of Kirat transformed\u2014where the Wasteland has fully receded, replaced by verdant pastures that stretch to the horizon. She praises their courage, naming them her heroes, and announces that she will bestow for them a blessing to commemorate their triumph.", + "When the characters awaken, they find themselves blessed. All player characters gain the 'Fate's Blessing' feature, described below.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Keep in mind that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not meant to die in this encounter and will retreat if her health drops too low. While she is not required to run the Sands of Doom storyline, her presence ties into several events throughout the campaign.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Black Depths", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The square room is featureless, except for the green-flame torches that bathe it in an unnatural glow. At the center of the room, a large cylindrical hole plunges down, yawning into the dark, where the faint hissing of snakes echoes from within." + ] + }, + "Below the Temple of Aku'Tal is a vast labyrinth of twisting tunnels, filled with serpents, submerged chambers, empty caverns, and untold mysteries. Some of these tunnels link to underground rivers that flow beneath the Great Wasteland and beyond. The severed soul of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} roams in these depths, trapped and unable to escape due to the closing of the Duaat (see {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving through Here", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} used these tunnels to travel from the outside to the Shrine of the Serpent and can easily lead the characters back to the surface using the same route." + ] + } + ] + }, + "It takes the group 20 minutes to find the exit from here. The tunnels are cold and damp, and their floors are strewn with discarded snake skins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping up the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Regardless of the outcome, once the characters leave, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} will withdraw to the deepest and darkest recesses of the complex\u2014whether as an immortal spirit or in her weakened physical form\u2014and wait in eternal patience to gather a new host of servants to fulfill her ambitions.", + "If her corporeal body is destroyed, all seals on the temple doors are broken and she is rendered unable to manifest in Area 3 to dispense any blessings or punishments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The characters can exit the temple either by venturing through area 8 (see {@adventure 8. Black Depths|SoD|3|8. Black Depths}) or by retracing their steps to area 1 and climbing the rope to the surface. If they choose to retrace their steps, however, they will once again have to contend with the swarming snakes that slither across the floor in area 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated at arriving too late to prevent the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from being drained of its power, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} deems the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} useless in its current state. Further, after acknowledging the party's victory over {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, and concedes that they have earned the right to keep it\u2014as befits tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dragon's Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters a trade. In exchange for details about who they serve, how they discovered the Temple of Aku'Tal, and whether they've been experiencing strange dreams, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers to educate them on Divine Relics\u2014including their history, their role in Anubian culture, and the extent of their power. Lastly, she offers them a way to restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} to its former glory (see {@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}).", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} harbors an intense distrust of any being that refuses to show themselves openly, and she loathes the thought of being anyone's puppet. If the party shares details about the voice in their dreams, she strongly cautions them against trusting it and encourages them to rely on their own instincts above all else." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escorting Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The characters must escort {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} back to Al'Kirat to complete their mission. The professor is lively and talkative, especially when it comes to historical topics, and is eager to discuss the discoveries he made at the Temple of Aku'Tal. He seizes the chance to question {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} extensively while he has the chance, clearly delighted to engage with someone so well-versed in Anubian topics." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3 comes to a close when the characters rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} and secure passage aboard the Skylark. With this airship, they will soar across the Great Wasteland toward Kunaten Keep. Chapter 4 will begin with their arrival at the Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, now drained of its power, can only be restored by infusing it with more divine energy. Divine essence can be obtained through various means, such as from the blood of a Celestial, from an Aru willingly sacrificing part of their essence, or by drawing the energy from another object infused with divine power. The latter option is the most accessible for the characters.", + "Amber from Kirat is naturally infused with Heka. When the amber is shattered near the relic, its essence will transfer to the hourglass. To restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must harvest {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} worth of amber. Once it absorbs enough energy, the golden powder within will radiate with a brilliant glow, unlocking its full potential.", + "Divine blood\u2014such as that of the Divine Child featured in Chapter 4\u2014can also be used. Smearing such blood on the hourglass infuses it with the equivalent of up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of Heka-laden amber.", + "Full details and statistics for the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} can be found in Appendix C." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Buying Amber in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Heka-infused amber is a rare and precious resource found only in the Wasteland and the regions surrounding it. Amber imported from other areas does not possess this unique property. As such, you should limit the amount of Heka-infused amber available for purchase within the city to a maximum of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Petitioning the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, each character has earned the right to ask for one favor from the Sultana. For the purposes of this favor, the Sultana is willing to spend up to {@b 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} on behalf of each character. However, if her influence can be leveraged to provide a favor without the need to spend gold, the Sultana is willing to increase the value of her favor up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. For instance, if a character is enslaved with a debt of 800 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, the Sultana could use her connections to employ lawyers to find a legal loophole in the contract, potentially securing the character's freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Examples of Favors Zanara Can Grant", + "entries": [ + "Zanara could hire lawyers to annul a contract, grant a character citizenship, purchase a slave's freedom, invest in a promising venture, place a bounty on a criminal, commission a unique magical item, pardon a character's past crime, or invite a character to a private dinner with other influential figures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Developments", + "entries": [ + "As Chapter 3 comes to an end, the following events unfold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "The orog secretly yearns for an epic death in battle at the Temple of Aku'Tal, believing it will guarantee his entrance into Ouro. If he survives the events at the temple, he will rejoin his band of orcs and resume his journey to O'grila. However, if he has given the 'Eye of Ouro' to the characters, and found no suitable replacements, he will instead continue on his pilgrimage to seek an object of perfect beauty.", + "For the rest of the adventure, Ahuatzi stays in the background and does not appear in any additional chapters, unless you decide to involve him and his orcs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Over the following weeks, the black dragon makes several journeys back to the Temple of Aku'Tal, descending into its depths to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics found therein in search for answers regarding the origins of the Wasteland. While she finds no evidence connecting Sera'Aku or its progeny to the blight, she uncovers something far more valuable. Several priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} survived for decades after the Cataclysm. During their confinement, they recorded the teachings of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, which they received while communing with her fractured essence. These writings reveal the existence of an Aru named Sekhmet, known as 'She Who Is Powerful,' who not only survived the Cataclysm but continued to wander the ancient lands of Anubia.", + "With this newfound knowledge, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} resolves to find Sekhmet, establish contact with the goddess, and seek a means to cleanse the Wasteland of its corruption. This storyline continues in Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is punished by Lucy and is barred from accompanying {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} on the expedition to the Pyramid. Instead, he is confined to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, where he is relegated to cleaning floors, scrubbing latrines, and carrying out various humiliating errands. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} does not play an active role for the rest of the adventure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "Even if she wasn't present for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}'s rescue, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} quickly learns of their success and invites them out for a drink to celebrate.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} won't be joining the characters on their journey to Kunaten Keep. The Sultana has asked her to remain behind and guard the next wave of caravans headed out to Kunaten, which are expected to leave in a week or two. \"With so few adventurers left in the city, someone has to keep these merchants safe\" she says with a tired smile.", + "Before parting ways, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} makes sure to share what she knows about mummies and urges the characters to be careful when facing them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The professor will travel with the characters aboard the Skylark on their way to Kunaten Keep. Though his involvement in Chapter 4 is limited, the characters will reunite with him in Chapter 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur returns to the Deadrock Buttes to focus on preserving the region's delicate ecosystem. She remains there for the rest of the adventure, unless the characters seek her out or call upon her for aid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Given that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} formed the cult with the sole objective of guiding the characters into the Temple of Aku'Tal, the cult's purpose will end once the characters return to Al'Kirat and set off for Kunaten Keep.", + "The remaining cultists will return to their daily lives, waiting for the day they might receive further instructions in their dreams\u2014a day that, for many, will never come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel to Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is scheduled to disembark towards Kunaten Keep in a few days. At that time, the characters are expected to travel into the Palace Marina (see Chapter 1) to board, which is usually reserved for military and diplomatic vessels. After presenting their permits, the characters are escorted through the compound and into the airship.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The airship resembles a small water vessel, similar to the ones docked at the harbor, but instead of sails, it's connected to an oval-shaped balloon filled with elemental air that raises the vessel into the air like a zeppelin. This elemental air is produced and controlled by a mysterious artifact called a 'Power Stone.' Gifted to the Sultana by an elvish ambassador, the Power Stone is so rare that the Skylark is the only flying vessel for thousands of miles.", + "The vessel is divided into four levels. The lowest level serves as the cargo hold, storing food and supplies. The second level is a social area with long tables and benches for dining, along with a VIP room reserved for important passengers. The third level is dedicated primarily to seating and sleeping, with small cabins where travelers are expected to stay for most of the journey. A locked door on this floor leads to the helm, where Kirati sorcerers handle the Power Stone and operate the ship. The fourth floor houses the deck.", + "During the flight, passengers can move freely between the second, third, and fourth floors. Guards patrol the deck to ensure no one tries anything dangerous, like interfering with the balloon that keeps the ship in the air.", + "In the event of an emergency, the Power Stone can imbue the entire vessel with the effects of a {@spell Feather Fall|XPHB} spell, allowing it to land safely even if the balloon is ruptured. While the ship is primarily built to land on water, some modifications made to the hull enables it to touch down on soft dunes, though these landings are rough and often cause minor damage to the ship which must be repaired.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana's niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see Chapter 1), will be aboard for the journey to Kunaten Keep. She will remain in the VIP room for most of the trip, though her overly cautious handlers will permit her to step out a few times to gaze at the horizon from the deck." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying Across the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark travels at 8 miles per hour. The journey to Kunaten Keep takes {@b 14 hours} and is calm and uneventful, offering spectacular views of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, {@adventure Blackstone Gorge|SoD|6|Blackstone Gorge}, and the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "The vessel touches down a few hundred feet from Kunaten Keep, landing safely but with a loud, jarring shake as it makes contact with the dunes.", + "The Skylark makes a reappearance later in Chapter 5, crashed near {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "The Skylark flies above Kirat" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to advance to 4th level by the time they return to Al'Kirat with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Great_Pyramid.webp" + } + }, + "When the Anubians sought to annihilate the Darakni through an all-encompassing holy rapture, many plans were made to protect themselves from the ensuing destruction. The Great Pyramid, named Ankhara, was the greatest of such plans. Constructed in what was the holiest of lands within the Anubian Empire, the Pyramid was designed to house the royal family, the highest nobles from across the Empire, the most renowned craftsmen and scholars of their time, their favored servants, and a fraction of the grand Anubian army.", + "Due to great uncertainty regarding what a post-rapture Anubia would look like, the Pyramid was built to house everything the Pharaoh would need to reclaim the land after the Great Awakening, hundreds of years in the future. Upon its completion, the Ankhara was blessed by several of the Aru, granting powerful, long-lasting divine magic to sustain those hibernating within. It was designed to be an impenetrable fortress, fit for a god\u2014precisely what the Anubians consider {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to be.", + "At the heart of the Great Awakening was the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that hung around the Pharaohs neck. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and those who slumbered beneath Ankhara were meant to awaken 1,500 years ago. At that moment, the Pharaoh would activate the Ankh's powers, sending waves of divine life throughout the kingdom. The other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, entombed and safeguarded with their High Priests in the cities of Anubia, would serve as beacons, drawing the life energy to them and spreading it further across the land. This power would bring life and renewal to all entombed, instantly granting them their rebirth in the new world. However, for reasons unknown, neither Ammu nor the rest of the Anubians awoke, and their plans to reclaim the land never came to fruition\u2014until now, as the seals buried deep within its foundations are on the verge of breaking due to the Kirati intrusion into this sacred sanctum.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid takes place in two locations: Kunaten Keep, a fortified Kirati settlement, and the Great Pyramid, a mysterious Anubian structure that is the focal point of the expedition. The characters travel to Kunaten Keep aboard The Skylark, a one-of-a-kind flying vessel that spares them the dangerous trek across the Wasteland, delivering them just in time to join the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters arrive at Kunaten Keep, where they register with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame to officially join the expedition. They spend just one day in the settlement before departing with the convoy to the Great Pyramid. At the Pyramid, they meet {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, who mentors them and joins their exploration of the grand structure. However, their first delve into the Pyramid takes a disastrous turn as the undead within awaken into full sentience. Thousands of newly conscious gnolls proceed to launch a coordinated assault, systematically slaughtering the delvers.", + "As chaos ensues, the characters are presented with an opportunity to escape. If they manage it, they will be among the rare survivors of the expedition's destruction. Should they fail, they will be captured with the others and condemned to a grim future of torture and torment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid is intended for 4th-level characters. They are not expected to reach 5th level at the end of this chapter; instead, they should advance to 5th level at the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters do not advance in level in this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Claiming the Onyxian Jar: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} & {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} survive this chapter: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}} each", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is a fortified settlement nestled more than a hundred miles deep within the largest and most desolate dune in the known world. The tieflings built it as their first real attempt to tame the desert, and are currently using it as a staging ground to explore and uncover the ruins that lie scattered across the nearby Wasteland.", + "Adventurers from distant lands are now converging on Kunaten Keep, a fortress built atop an Oasis in an otherwise desolate expanse. After a week-long journey across endless dunes, they find themselves in an overcrowded encampment outside the settlement's walls. All have come for the chance to be part of one of the greatest discoveries of their era.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Seekers", + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame is the guild in charge of organizing the expedition. Funded and given authority by the Sultana, they operate as the law in this otherwise lawless stretch of dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landing in Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "The characters reach Kunaten Keep by nightfall and are met by members of the Seekers immediately as they step off the vessel. The officials record their names, provide them with an overview of the town's main areas, assigns them a spot amongst the crowd of tents for them to camp, and finally direct them to find the Head Seeker's office (area 9) in the morning to complete their registration.", + "After they sleep for the night, the characters will only have the following day to explore the settlement, as the caravan will set out for the Pyramid the following morning.", + "Beyond registering with the Seekers, there are no other obligations, and the characters can spend their time however they wish. You can refer to the {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} section for a list of special NPCs for the characters to meet and roleplay with during their stay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravans", + "entries": [ + "The caravans are scheduled to leave on the second morning after the characters arrive, and they will not wait for anyone. Those left behind must either risk the dangerous journey on their own or wait for the caravan's return, which could take several days.", + "The convoy operates without formal leadership or structure. It was loosely formed by adventurers, laborers, and scholars who recognized the benefits of traveling together for protection.", + "The journey to the Pyramid will take {@b 3 days} on foot. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters are expected to journey to the Pyramid alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling without the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to ignore the Seekers' advice and travel on their own, you can refer to the Wasteland Encounters tables in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Random Encounters} to populate their journey. Keep in mind that many of these encounters are meant for later parts of the story and may reference {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army, so you may need to adjust them accordingly. Also, note that these encounters are designed for characters between levels 5 and 8, making them particularly dangerous and likely to result in character deaths." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Town", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Kunaten Keep' map below. Kunaten Keep is spread across two desert bluffs, each with its own Oasis. One bluff houses the settlement, featuring a gently sloping path that spirals up to the summit. This area serves as the heart of the community, with homes and buildings nestled along the path, including the town's only tavern.", + "The second bluff is less accessible, with no ramps or paths to reach it, save for a single stone bridge that connects the peaks of the two bluffs. Atop it stands the fortified keep of Kunaten, serving as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encamped Caravan", + "entries": [ + "Since there isn't enough space in the settlement for the large immigration of laborers, soldiers, and adventurers that have recently arrived, the vast majority of them are camped outside of the walls. As a result, the area around Kunaten Keep is a veritable sea of tents that stretches for hundreds of feet in all directions. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy\u2014blacksmiths working their craft in the open air, adventurers sharing gossip and strategies, merchants bartering their wares to the crowd, and hundreds of camels being prepared and equipped for the long journey ahead.", + "The characters are expected to pitch their own tents, choosing any spot they wish as long as it's outside the settlement. Campfires are scattered across the encampment, burning throughout the night to ward off the cold.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} can be found here amidst the sea of tents (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "While the characters won't have access to the vast selection of magical items available in Al'Kirat, the expedition is well-stocked and they can purchase any nonmagical items they need. These vendors will accompany the caravan to the Pyramid, ensuring their goods remain available throughout the journey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Gate to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the settlement is heavily guarded, with dozens of Kirati guards patrolling the perimeter. During the day, entry and exit remains unrestricted, allowing anyone to freely explore the town. However, a strictly enforced curfew ensures that non-residents must leave by nightfall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Main Street", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep features a single street that winds up the hill to the top. At the base, a spring of clean, drinkable water supplies both the townspeople and the influx of newcomers.", + "The sudden rise in population has overwhelmed the residents, who now work nonstop to meet the demand, with the streets crowded by workers carrying water from the spring down to the caravans.", + "Guards try to keep merchants and bystanders from clogging the streets, but they have little success in deterring the children playing games from ending up in the way.", + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Jail", + "entries": [ + "Foreigners are unaccustomed to the strict policies of the Kirati, who are unwavering in their enforcement of the law. Anyone caught breaking curfew or blocking traffic by selling wares in the streets is locked up for the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Gilded Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Kunaten Keep, and with resources as scarce as they are, the prices for food and drink have tripled above those in Al'Kirat (up to six times the normal).", + "Those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere retreat here, away from the noisy crowds near the camps. Many anxious adventurers, especially those new to fighting mummies, gather here to drink in peace and calm their nerves.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "For 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per person, entry to the Gilded Scorpion includes a simple meal of bread, giant scorpion meat, and beer. Additional payments cannot secure neither a second helping nor a better fare." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Stone Bridge", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten and the keep, from which it gets its name, are linked by a 150-foot-long, 20-foot-wide bridge. Only those with official business with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame are permitted to cross." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Keep at Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "This fortress serves as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, who use it as a base to expand their explorative efforts throughout the region. Scholars, hired soldiers, and Kirati military officers bustle through the courtyard, moving with both hurry and purpose. With limited space for storing essential tools and equipment, several tents have been erected out in the open, filled with nothing but crates and barrels filled with supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Ancient Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}). These ancient monuments were constructed by the Anubians as shrines to commune with the Aru.", + "Once considered a mere attraction in the town, the monument gained importance after {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a renowned archaeologist from Al'Kirat, deciphered the hieroglyphics on similar monuments scattered across Kirat. Now, the people of Kunaten Keep can receive blessings from the obelisk by offering it Heka-infused amber.", + "A line of adventurers currently gathers here to receive blessings from the monument in preparation for the expedition. Characters may purchase a single chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from any of these adventurers.", + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Head Seeker's Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Zevara Pal'Zara, brother to the Sultana and leader of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. From here, he handles the logistics of the expedition, approving nearly every major decision that is taken in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Kunaten_Keep.webp" + }, + "title": "Kunaten Keep" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing up for the Expedition", + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara is courteous but overwhelmed by the logistical responsibilities he manages, leaving him with barely any time to instruct the characters on what to expect. In the brief time he has, he explains the basic principles of where the characters are going and what they will be doing there. as described below. Once finished, he signs the characters' paperwork, granting them the final approval they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara informs the characters that a caravan will soon depart for the Pyramid tomorrow morning, and they are expected to join it. Once there, the expedition will spend a week exploring the structure, using rotating shifts where delvers enter every other day. At the end of the week, they will pause to assess their progress. During this break, caravans will transport the gathered treasure back to Kunaten Keep, resupply, and then return to the Pyramid. This cycle will repeat as many times as needed to fully explore and secure the Pyramid, with initial estimates suggesting the process may take two to three cycles.", + "He also informs them that once they arrive at the Pyramid, they are to meet with a Kirati named {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, who has been appointed as their licensed superior and guide. By rule, all delvers must be accompanied by a senior Seeker during the expedition, who is responsible for keeping a detailed inventory of any treasure found inside the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Zevara, of course, has no idea that the expedition will last just a single day, as they stand on the verge of awakening a deadly force that will threaten to consume all of Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "One Day in Town", + "entries": [ + "Once the party speaks with Zevara Pal'Zara and receive their orientation, brief as it may be, they have the rest of the day to spend as they see fit. Whether they interact with locals, barter for supplies, use their downtime for crafting, or pursue any other activitie they may like, how they use this time is entirely up to them.", + "Presented in this section is a list of NPCs that you can use to enhance their short stay in Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Purpose of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep primarily serves to set up future events in the story. For now, not much will happen here, but by next chapter, the settlement will be utterly destroyed and its people brutally tortured and executed. This ruthless act sets up {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as the main antagonist of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Souk", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Souk.webp" + }, + "title": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a sobek, a beastfolk resembling an anthropomorphic crocodile. He is a well known adventurer in Al'Kirat, though many find him cryptic and something of a loner. In truth, he is actually one of Prophecy's closest allies.", + "During a quiet night at the encampment, while the characters are either sharing dinner around the campfire or attending to their gear, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} approaches them unannounced and asks if he might join them. He first engages in small talk on topics relating to the Pyramid before steering the conversation toward the real question he came to ask.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Character", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s actual goal is to evaluate the characters, acting on Prophecy's instructions to help determine their Path of Fate (see '{@adventure Choose Paths of Fate|SoD|5|Choose Path of Fate}'). He conducts this test by asking a cryptic question.", + "When the moment feels right, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} asks, \"{@i If you wouldn't mind, new friends, I'd like your opinion on an important matter.}\" If the characters agree, he continues: \"{@i In your darkest hour, when all seems lost and death whispers in your ear, say that an angel offers you salvation. Do you take the weapon to vanquish your enemies, the magical amulet to protect yourself and your loved ones, or the spell\u2014powerful and grand, yet unknown?}\"", + "Allow the characters to reach a consensus and pick one of the three options. Depending on the choice given, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} says the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - The Weapon", + "entry": "\"{@i You are correct. Those who become distracted by the chaos of the world, can seldom see the truth laid bare before them. A weapon can save more than a shield could protect, and the difference between fate and chance is always knowledge. Remember this, new ones, and you will always conquer where others perish.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence] - The Amulet", + "entry": "\"{@i A good choice, but is it the best? One who thinks only of survival will be shackled and controlled by the whims of their enemies. What kind of future is it, one where you fear the day your shield will shatter? Tread carefully new ones, no shield lasts forever.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition] - The Spell", + "entry": "\"{@i Shame. Much destruction has been crafted by those who seek unrestrained power, especially when such power is often misunderstood. Fate grants its disciples the wrong tools, but never denies the wisdom to discard them. Tread carefully new ones, only the wise ones survive the Wasteland.}\"" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Their answer grants the characters a point aligned with the corresponding Path of Fate. After responding to the characters' answer, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} thanks them for their time and companionship, bids them farewell, and returns to his tent." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. After her performance, she notices the tavern is bustling with few places to sit; and so she approaches the characters to ask if she might join their table.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} uses the statistics of a {@creature Spy|XMM} and is proficient with musical instruments (lute). She knows the {@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB} and {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} cantrips and can cast {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Healing Word|XPHB} twice per day each. Charisma is her spellcasting ability ({@dc 13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foreshadowing", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} serves as a means to foreshadow the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, which lies within the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman", + "entries": [ + "With so many anxious adventurers eager to buy magical protection, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} saw a perfect opportunity to set up shop and indulge in some clever fraud for quick, easy money.", + "A natural con artist, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|XMM}) has amassed a small collection of magical items with botched enchantments, rendering them either useless or, in some cases, outright harmful. Acquiring these defective items for next to nothing, he resells them aiming to make a hefty profit off unsuspecting, naive customers\u2014so long as he can avoid getting caught.", + "If the characters catch {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} and bring him to the guards, he defends himself, arguing: \"{@i My items do exactly what their names suggest! If customers have vivid imaginations, that's not my fault!}\" After a brief exchange, the guards side with {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} and admonish the characters, saying, \"{@i If you wish to thrive in Kirat, learn this lesson well. The first Decree of the Five-Pointed Star states: 'When predators sharpen their claws, prey must sharpen their senses.' Remember this\u2014 there are no victims in Kirat.}\" The guards then release {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} but warn him that if they receive any more complaints, he will be expelled from the town.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items for Sale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} doesn't set fixed prices for his items. Instead, he haggles with each buyer, trying to squeeze out as much gold as he believes they have. All of the magical items he sells require attunement.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Ring of Invisibility|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "While wearing this ring, you can turn the ring invisible as an action. The ring remains invisible until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Staff of Murder|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical {@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom} forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Belt of Giant Intelligence|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.' Her loud, joyful statements of \"{@i She's so cute, Squirp!}\" echoes through the settlement several times a day.", + "Several caravaneers, anticipating long stays in the region as they traveled to and from the Pyramid, brought their families with them. Unfortunately, their restless children, seeking entertainment in the desolate outpost, took to tormenting {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} as diversion. These tiefling troublemakers throw rocks at the giant, use their innate thaumaturgy to frighten her, and mock her with cruel names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mog", + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass by, they witness children jeering and throwing rocks at {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, competing to see who can land a rock in the weeping giant's mouth.", + "Whether the characters intervene or not, at a moment of your choosing, one of the children sneaks behind {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} and grabs Squirp's leash, yelling, \"{@i Look, guys! I got her!}\". As soon as {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} hears the camel's groans of distress, she instinctively grabs and lifts the child into the air\u2014not to harm him, but to separate him from her camel. This act sends a wave of terrified screams through the crowd who fear for the child's safety. Though {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} means no harm, the cries of the locals leave her paralyzed with confusion and fear, further endangering the kid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "An assorted group of adventurers, who have no idea that {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} is gentle and would never hurt a fly, surround the giant and prepare their crossbows. Unless the characters intervene, they fire at her. The attack injures {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, and in her shock, she accidentally drops the child, who breaks a leg from the fall. {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} is later relocated by the Seekers to a more isolated area of the settlement, and the adventurers are scolded.", + "Before the adventurers fire, the characters can step in and speak to {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} in calming tones. A {@dc 14} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check is enough to soothe her, and she will gently set the child down.", + "Regardless of the outcome, the Seekers sternly warn the parents to keep their children away from the giant." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} has been a great asset to the Seekers of Kunaten Keep, and if the characters step in to stop others from harming her, the Seekers show their gratitude.", + "While their stocks are limited, they are able to reward the characters with two {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB|Spell Scrolls of Scorching Ray}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Road to the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "Even though the journey would typically take two, the caravan requires three days to reach the Pyramid, as they follow gentler paths to accommodate the camels. The first day is spent crossing the dunes, while the second involves scaling the cliffs leading to O'grila. The third day is the easiest, as the fertile lands atop the mesa are easy to traverse and offer plenty of freshwater rivers to drink from. The caravan reaches the Pyramid by noon on the third day.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Emblem_Seekers_Sunken_Flame.webp" + }, + "title": "Emblem of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Outskirts of O'grila", + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame have struck a deal with the kings of Luhgaa, a large settlement of {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops} nearby, for safe passage across the mesa and into the Pyramid.", + "Because the Pyramid is located in territory unclaimed by any of the hundreds of rulers that make up the Kingdom of O'grila, the Kirati were granted permission to explore it\u2014on the condition that a portion of the treasure found is given to the kingdom and no permanent Kirati settlements are built on the mesa. This agreement is one of several new treaties signed between the Sultana and O'grila, aiming to cement a lasting relationship between the two.", + "On the morning of the third and final day of the journey, the caravan meets a group of {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops} emissaries who join them for the last stretch. These emissaries stay with the Kirati at the Pyramid to oversee the proper transfer of treasure to the kingdom.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fast Forward the Journey", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} does not include specific events for the caravan journey from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, as the expectation is to fast-forward through the general beats of the trek and resume the adventure at the Pyramid. If you wish to include content for the journey, consider moving some of the special NPC events from {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} to here. With minor changes, these interactions can be tailored to fit the journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Gates of the Ankhara", + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, they find dozens of tents already sprawled around its large entrance, with laborers hard at work building essential facilities for the newly arrived expedition. The artwork presented at the start of the chapter depicts what the characters would see as they arrive with the caravan. If possible, you should share this image with the players at this moment.", + "As adventuring groups reach the site, the Seekers efficiently organize them, introduce their assigned supervisors, and dispatch them into the Pyramid. Excitement fills the air as adventurers ready their gear, sharpen their weapons, cast protective spells, and finalize their strategies, waiting anxiously for their turn to delve into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an immense structure with a four-sided base, built entirely from massive rectangular stone blocks, each block as large as a house. The entire structure towers nearly 800 feet high. Flanking the main entrance stand two colossal statues with humanoid bodies and jackal heads.", + "Surrounding the Pyramid are rows of obelisks inscribed with hieroglyphics in the Anubian script and above the grand entrance, a large symbol resembling a cross with a circle at the top is carved directly into the stone.", + "By now, a small team of Seekers has already spent several weeks here at the Pyramid, focusing on preliminary research done outside the structure while conducting limited scouting into its first chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area", + "entries": [ + "Though the Pyramid is situated in a mostly desert landscape, the area is interspersed with vibrant rivers and ponds, and surrounded by lush trees. A wide river flows beside the Pyramid and cascades into a waterfall as it drops behind the structure into a deep chasm, nearly 100 feet below. The sound of the waterfall echoes faintly across the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an architectural marvel, a vast labyrinth containing thousands of chambers spread throughout its immense form. It is divided into distinct quadrants, each dedicated to a specific social class or function: some for the royal family, others for the nobility, and many reserved for servants and slaves. Additional areas were built for social events, religious rituals, and a wide range of activities meant to serve the needs of the awakening Anubians.", + "The characters will be entering the Pyramid on the same day they arrive, making them part of the initial wave of explorers to go beyond the entrance foyers, where little is known about where they will be sent. Each group will be assigned a random section of the Pyramid to explore." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Senior Seeker: Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive at the Pyramid, they notice a tiefling man pushing through the bustling crowds, holding a large scroll and loudly calling out their names. This is {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, the senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Once he locates the group, he introduces himself and helps them get set up at the camp.", + "Unlike Zevara Pal'Zara, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition. He patiently explains everything they need to know and answers all of their questions. Once the characters are ready to venture into the Pyramid, he provides each with a complimentary {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} and leads them to the entrance and into their assigned section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} uses the statistics of a {@creature Scout|XMM} with a Charisma score of 12 (+1). He carries a {@item +1 Shortbow|XDMG}, along with a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} and a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. As a tiefling, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} out to 60 feet, and can cast the following spells: {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} (at will), {@spell Burning Hands|XPHB} (once per day), and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|XPHB} (once per day). Charisma is his spellcasting ability ({@dc 11})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history.", + "Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. He might loudly grumble about how dangerous it is for humans to require torches, as it is difficult and dangerous to sneak with a blazing light. Or he might ask a dwarf to open a door from a distance, only to 'remember' that not everyone can innately cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip.", + "Despite these biases, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Expedition", + "entries": [ + "In Kirati culture, where the majority revere Asmodeus, rules aren't just important\u2014they're almost sacred. Debates over the fairness or stringency of a rule are common, but once a consensus is reached and a rule is established, there is zero tolerance for those who break them. The Seekers have no reservations about banishing those who transgress their rules.", + "In the context of this expedition, the five primary rules are straightforward:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "Each group of delvers has been assigned a specific section of the Pyramid to explore. Their mission is to clear their assigned area, eliminate any undead or other dangerous creatures they find, and collect any valuables they see. If two groups cross paths within the Pyramid, the point of encounter will become a 'no-crossing zone,' and both groups must retrace their steps and proceed in alternate directions.", + "When the group returns, all treasure acquired will be auctioned off to the Seekers, local merchants, or any interested adventurer, with each item going to the highest bidder. After the bidding ends, the total gold is split, with half going to the Seekers and the other half divided among the adventuring party. Anyone who fails to disclose or turn in found treasure will forfeit their share of the gold and be barred from future expeditions.", + "Each participant will be issued a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} to be used for emergencies. If the potion is consumed, 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} will be deducted from their share at the end of the expedition.", + "The word of a senior Seeker is absolute. Failure to comply with a direct order may result in penalties, including fines, imprisonment, banishment from Kirat, or disqualification from future expeditions.", + "At the end of each daily delve, the senior Seeker of each group must submit a detailed report. This report will include the group's overall performance, details about the area explored, and recommendations on whether the team should remain in the same section or be reassigned to a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Purpose of the Rules", + "entries": [ + "On the very first day of the expedition, chaos will erupt inside the Pyramid, destroying the operation and heralding the return of the Anubian Empire. As a result, most of the rules of the expedition will largely go unused. They are included, however, to offer a glimpse into how the expedition was originally designed to function. You may also find these rules useful when creating future expeditions in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Servants' Quarters", + "entries": [ + "Give the characters as much time as they need to prepare for the delve, roleplay amongst themselves, or to ask {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} questions about the expedition. Then, at a moment of your choosing, representatives from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame can approach and grant the party approval to finally enter the Pyramid.", + "The characters are granted permission to explore a randomly selected section of the complex. As it so happens, they are assigned to one of the servant quarters scattered\u2014a disappointing draw, as little treasure is expected in a place that once housed servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stirs of Life", + "entries": [ + "The intrusion of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame has activated several magical seals within the Pyramid, resulting in the forceful awakening of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. As a result, this powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has begun to breathe life into the Anubians entombed within. Though the process is slow at first, the life-giving energies grow stronger with each new intruder that enters the Pyramid, eventually culminating in the full sentient awakening of all gnolls entombed in this structure during Part 2 of this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Servants", + "entries": [ + "For the first half of the delve, the characters will encounter mummified {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants}, in a mindless state. These creatures use the statistics of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], except they have an Intelligence of 3 (-4) and effectively behave like passive zombies. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and other members of the expedition will mistake them for fully-fledged mummies, as they appear indistinguishable from the mummies of the Wasteland and those found in other Anubian ruins.", + "In truth, these servants are not Undead. They are reanimated by the life-giving energies of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, rather than necromantic forces. They act as zombies due to the disorientation caused by their resurrection, and the stench of decay is caused by the very real rot that has consumed their bodies. Unlike Undead, these gnolls respond to stimuli: they feel every wound, shy away from threats, are warm to the touch, and display other typical signs of life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Submissive Servants", + "entries": [ + "In life, these servants were conditioned to be submissive and obedient\u2014traits essential to the strict hierarchy of Anubian society. These deeply ingrained traits are still imprinted upon their addled minds. As a result, they will not attack the characters nor defend themselves if attacked. The characters are free to treat them however they choose without fear of retaliation. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will advise killing them all as a precaution.", + "If the characters choose to kill these servants, there's no need to roll for {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB}, as the undead won't defend themselves. Instead, simply ask the players to describe how their characters execute them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Commanding the Servants", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014such as by attuning to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} in area 13\u2014can command the submissive servants. Though their addled minds limit their understanding, the gnolls will obey commands spoken in Anubian to the best of their abilities. Until their full sentience is restored in Part 2 of this section, the servants can't speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "The servants are considered non-combatants and therefore do not grant any {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|expirience} upon being slain." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Great Pyramid' map for a view of the layout of the area assigned to the characters.", + "The Servants' Quarters, encompassing rooms 3 through 19, include dormitories and workstations for the staff assigned to this level. Beyond these, rooms 20 through 30 make up the Commonworks, a central district featuring stairways and gathering areas that link several floors. The characters will begin their journey in the Servants' Quarters.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Air", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to ancient blessings from the loving Aru, the air within the Pyramid is magically recycled and is perfectly breathable. Unless a creature is entirely buried by debris, they can breathe without difficulty. There is a subtle, yet pervasive smell of rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "All passages and chambers have 10-foot ceilings unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The floors and walls are made of limestone blocks, riddled with cracks that let sand seep in from the outside. Frequent earthquakes have left much of the structure in ruins. The Pyramid is cramped and claustrophobic, clearly designed to conserve space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors are crafted from stone, with simple handles and hinges. None are equipped with locks, so they remain unlocked unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of the Pyramid are magically sealed. No spell or magical effect can target a creature or area within the Pyramid unless direct line of sight exists between the spell's origin and its target, unobstructed by any walls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The hallways and rooms are dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Balance", + "entries": [ + "The encounters in this dungeon are designed with the assumption that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will be accompanying the characters and will actively assist them in combat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Crippling the Party", + "entries": [ + "Several dangers within the Pyramid can inflict long-lasting debilitating effects on the characters, such as the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the grayscale viper in area 18. These elements are meant to amplify the sense of helplessness that will define the next chapter, {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, where they will be thrust into a challenge of survival as they traverse the Wasteland in search of food and water." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c42" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c42" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Servants' Foyer", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you descend the fractured steps, you enter a crumbling foyer buried in sand. Rubble from fallen pillars is strewn across the room. To the left, a hallway has been completely blocked by sand, its door torn from its hinges and lying broken on the ground. On the right, a stone door, though scarred with nicks and cracks, remains mostly intact. The air is thick and stale, carrying a faint, unpleasant whiff of rot. Hieroglyphics are carved directly into a wall, accented in yellow paint." + ] + }, + "This room acted as a dividing space between the Servants' Quarters (Areas 3-19) and the rest of the level. In Anubian society, it was considered distasteful for the highborn to interact with their attendants unless they were being served.", + "Since this room was previously cleared by Seeker surveyors, there is nothing of value left.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hieroglyphics", + "entries": [ + "An inscription is etched into the wall beside the door leading to the Servants' Quarters. Characters who understand Anubian can decipher the hieroglyphics, which reads: \"{@i Obedience in Life. Obedience in Death.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are assembled, and {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} finds himself alone with them, he seizes the moment to lay down some ground rules and begin building rapport with the group.", + "After being burned in the past by adventurers who took off with unshared loot, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} cautions the group against attempting the same. He warns that every person will be meticulously searched by the Seekers before leaving the Pyramid. Once his warning is received, he then shares a few basic survival tips: stick together, stay quiet, and avoid skin contact with any undead. He also urges the group to collect anything loose that could have value, even if it seems insignificant. \"{@i It all adds up,}\" he says with a knowing grin.", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} concludes by explaining that the characters will take the lead for now, guiding the delve while he follows from behind. This will enable him to map out the areas they explore, as well as assess their performance along the way. When he has said his piece, he directs the party to the door that leads towards area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "entries": [ + "A massive buildup of sand from the level above has caused part of the ceiling to collapse, filling this hallway with densely packed sand. The passage is completely blocked until the sand can be cleared. Clearing through the sand would take roughly three hours, requiring two to three able-bodied creatures working in alternating shifts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first enter the Pyramid, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} instructs them to ignore the blocked passage for now and instead focus on the door leading into area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "After the Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "If the characters arrive here after Part 2 has started, then the sand has been drained (see the \"Pharaoh's Awakening\" section later in this chapter). If so, you can read the following text out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A ten-foot by five-foot hole in the floor has allowed the sand from the hallway to pour into the level beneath, which is now entirely filled with sand. The newly revealed passage opens into a long corridor stretching deep into the darkness." + ] + }, + "The sand-filled hole is 5 feet deep and poses no threat. Characters can easily walk across it to reach the other side of the passage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small room is neatly arranged with ancient travel equipment. Tables hold bedrolls, hunting traps, and backpacks stuffed with scouting gear. A scroll case rests near the doorway, while a tarnished spyglass gleams faintly from the far end of the room. On a stand to the left of the entrance, a delicate hourglass sits covered in layers of dust." + ] + }, + "Aware that the world they knew would drastically change after the Cataclysm, the Anubians stocked up on tools to aid in traversing unfamiliar landscapes. This room holds such equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Within the scroll case lies a delicate, ancient map of Anubia, as it existed millennia ago. The landscape has shifted so dramatically over time that the map is of no practical use for navigating modern Kirat. The brittle paper is easily damaged, but its historical significance makes it easily worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to a collector.", + "Characters that search the room find the following: three {@item Explorer's Pack|XPHB|Explorer's Packs} (the food has long since expired), one set of {@item Cartographer's Tools|XPHB}, one set of {@item Navigator's Tools|XPHB}, an hourglass, a rusted {@item Spyglass|XPHB} (worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), two {@item Hunting Trap|XPHB|Hunting Traps}, one {@item Tent|XPHB}, and ten {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A simple latrine rests on the north side of this small square room. The eastern walls have collapsed, revealing an adjacent room which lies completely destroyed." + ] + }, + "The room holds only a simple latrine, filled with sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters that dig through the sand find a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Collapsed Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The ceiling has collapsed entirely, filling the room with sand, rubble, and fragments of broken furniture. Little remains to suggest what this room was once used for. Faint glimmers of light can be seen buried deep within the debris." + ] + }, + "Once a storage space for alchemical supplies, this room was filled with glass vials and reagents to be used by servants to craft medicinal herbs and poultices for their masters. But after the room collapsed, the vials shattered and the reagents dried up, leaving little of value to be salvaged.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the rubble are three chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Characters who notice the glimmer from the amber and attempt to dig for it must navigate the glass-infested debris. To retrieve the amber, a character must succeed on a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. On a success, they recover one chunk of amber. On a failure, they take 1 point of Slashing damage and must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract {@disease Sewer Plague|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Supply Closet", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Stone shelves run along walls of the supply closet, neatly organized with cleaning and housekeeping supplies. In one corner, five brooms of varying sizes rest beside a large cleaning tub. The room looks as though it has been recently cleaned." + ] + }, + "The closet has been cleaned by one of the gnoll servants found nearby. Characters can find bags and baskets in this closet to help carry any valuables they loot. A few empty barrels are also available. Otherwise, there is nothing of value here for the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Main Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This great hall is supported by two rows of pillars, intricately decorated with hieroglyphics from top to bottom. Large cracks cover the walls and floors. Several stone doors line the walls, one of which stands out as an imposing and highly decorated bronze door. A lone furred figure, dressed in a worn gown and wrapped in bandages, sweeps the floor with a broom. Its skin has rotted away in places, exposing bones beneath the withered fur." + ] + }, + "This {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} endlessly sweeps the main hall in a monotonous, mechanical fashion. If the characters approach, it will pause its work and stare blankly at them. Confused and disoriented, she mistakes the characters for her master and feels compelled to follow them. From now, wherever the characters go, the servant will trail after them, silently watching from afar with a vacant expression. If attacked, she will cower in fear and submit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Mistaking the gnoll for a mummy, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} refers to it as such and remarks on how strange it is to see it wearing a gown, noting that mummies are typically only wrapped in bandages and are always aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Starving Roaches", + "entries": [ + "When a character wearing metal armor or wielding a metal weapon crosses into the western half of the hall, they unwittingly attract the attention of four {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} lurking in the shadowy gaps of the stone walls. Drawn to the scent of metal, the creatures swiftly emerge from their lairs and charge to attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Antennas", + "entries": [ + "The rusting properties of a {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}'s antenna lasts for 24 hours after the creature is slain. A {@creature Rust Monster|XMM} has two antennae, each of which can be harvested with a successful {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "A large bronze door connects this area with area 12, but is locked. When the characters approach it, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The large bronze door displays a carved relief of two humanoid figures, one with an eagle's head and the other with a jackal's, both raising a blue-painted object. The object resembles a cross with a circle at its top. The decorative elements suggest the door leads to an important chamber beyond. Hieroglyphics are carved at the top of the illustration, while the lower sections have rusted away. An empty, circular indentation is prominently situated at the center of the relief, where an object is meant to fit." + ] + }, + "The door's carving depicts two of the Aru, revered deities of the Anubians, holding the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Anubian hieroglyphics are inscribed along the sides of the door. Characters able to read Anubian can decipher the message: \"{@i When Ammu commanded us to die, we died. When the Ankh of Life bids us to rise, we will rise.}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rust in the Door", + "entries": [ + "The servants instinctively close all doors whenever they enter or leave area 7, which has so far effectively trapped the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} here. With no iron for them to eat, the creatures have begrudgingly consumed small portions of the bronze door." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Door", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, a chunk of amber, worth at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, must be placed into the empty indentation. Doing so causes the symbol of the Ankh on the mural to emit a soft blue glow, and the door swings open. The amber can be extracted once the door has been opened.", + "Alternatively, the bronze door can be picked open with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, or a {@dc 20} Strength check to force open. The antennae of a {@creature Rust Monster|XMM} can also be used to corrode the hinges, causing the door to collapse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Tool Storage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An assortment of tools and fabrics fills this rectangular room. Among the many items are a wooden chest, a large metal sharpener, rows of cooking utensils, rolls of fine silk, and spools of colorful threads. On the eastern side of the room, another decaying gnoll mindlessly sifts through the silks, oblivious to everything else." + ] + }, + "The {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom} stands motionless, its vacant gaze locked on a dark bolt of fabric lying on a table. Some dim part of its mind recalls that it's supposed to do something with the fabric, but it can't remember what that is. If the characters draw the gnoll's attention, it will behave in the same way as the one encountered in area 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the room: one set of {@item Carpenter's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Leatherworker's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Mason's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Potter's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Weaver's Tools|XPHB}, and {@item Woodcarver's Tools|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Kitchen", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Six stone tables occupy the bulk of this large kitchen. Several undead gnolls, dressed in ragged, simple clothes, move about the room, collecting plates half-filled with food. On closer inspection, their actions seem more like a hollow imitation of eating. Some manage to lift food to their mouths but fail to chew or let most of it spill out onto the floor. Others go through the motions of eating, though their plates and spoons are empty. None of them seem to register your presence." + ] + }, + "Six {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} occupy the room. In the southern corner of the kitchen, a large pot has been knocked askew on a stone counter, its foul soup spilling onto the floor. One after another, the gnolls approach the mess, ladling the spoiled concoction into their bowls before returning to their seats, where they go through the motions of sipping the unappetizing brew.", + "The mindless gnolls have somehow mistaken bits of their decaying flesh for meat and added it to the stew. Any character brave or unfortunate enough to taste the foul soup becomes {@condition Poisoned} until the end of their next {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character takes the time to search the room for valuables, a successful {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check reveals that the kitchen's silverware is made of real silver, with a total value of 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Taking the silverware requires prying it out from the gnoll's hands and mouths, which they timidly allow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Upon observing the passive gnolls in the kitchen, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} turns to the characters and says, \"{@i Well, friends, I've got good news and bad news. Good news is, these undead are likely servants or slaves, which means they probably won't put up much of a fight. Should make our job easier.}\" Then, he continues: \"{@i The bad news is, neither servants nor slaves are known for carrying valuables. We may not find the treasure trove we were hoping for today.}\"", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} orders the characters to execute all the gnolls, still convinced that they are nothing more than simple undead. Convincing him to spare them is difficult, but a strong argument and a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check can change his mind." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Spice Pantry", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is stocked with jars, trays, and baskets, all overflowing with condiments, fruits, and vegetables. Two large, closed barrels, adorned with hieroglyphics, sit against the wall. Oddly, there is no smell of decay here; instead, the air is filled with the inviting scent of fresh herbs and spices." + ] + }, + "This room has been enchanted with magic meant to preserve the freshness of any food stored within. The pantry is impressively well-stocked, offering a diverse range of produce.", + "Although gnolls predominantly consume meat\u2014making up about 95% of their diet\u2014their strong digestive systems can process almost anything. Because of the logistical difficulty in keeping large supplies of meat stocked in the Pyramid, the servants were forced to supplement most of their meals with vegetables, which were stored here.", + "One of the barrels holds water, while the other holds honey, a prized delicacy among the Anubians. The barrel of honey is nailed shut, as it was reserved solely for the High Priest residing in areas 13 and 14 and was never intended for the servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check discover rare and valuable spices stored in the pantry. The spices include five pounds of ginger (5 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), five pounds of cinnamon (10 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), five pounds of cloves (15 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), and five pounds of saffron (75 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Servant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Servant" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Larder", + "entries": [ + "The door to the larder is tightly jammed, sealed in place from the inside by overgrown plant and fungal matter. A successful {@dc 13} Strength check is needed to force it open.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Toxic Spores", + "entries": [ + "Forcing the door open releases a plume of toxic spores, which have been fermenting for millennia. The spores burst forth in a 15-foot {@variantrule Cone [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Cone} centered from the doorway. Any character caught in the plume must make a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failed save, they are {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} until the end of their next {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}. The poison causes {@condition Blinded|XPHB|Blindness}, rashes on the face and neck, and reduces the victim's voice to a faint whisper.", + "The room inside is similarly infested with these spores. Any character who enters or starts their turn inside must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or be afflicted by the same poison. Characters who hold their breath gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters have a chance to react after the burst of toxic spores, two {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM|Swarms of Insects (Beetles)} erupt from the larder, ravenously searching for new food. They immediately swarm toward the nearest living creature in sight and attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Larder", + "entries": [ + "Read the following out loud after the door is opened:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This storage room is choked with overgrown weeds, fungal blooms, and thousands of small, writhing insects crawling along the floor and walls. Stone shelves line the room, but the items they once held have been devoured by the rampant life present here. Cracks in the floor stretch across the space, from which the invasive growth emanates. The overpowering stench of rotting flesh fills the air, almost suffocating." + ] + }, + "The larder was once a storehouse filled with a plentiful supply of meats, cheeses, and grains, all magically preserved to ensure their longevity. However, a past earthquake cracked the floor, disrupting the enchantments that maintained the food. As the magic failed, the food began to rot, drawing in mold and beetles from the lower floors.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who search the room and succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check find a small crate of potions hidden in a corner, obscured by moss and fungi. The magic within the potions appears to have protected them from being consumed by the room's thriving ecosystem.", + "The crate contains the following potions: two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing}, two {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|XDMG|Potions of Animal Friendship}, one {@item Potion of Climbing|XDMG}, and one {@item Potion of Fire Resistance|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Anubian Temple", + "entries": [ + "The door to this room is locked. For more details, refer to the 'Locked Bronze Door' section in area 7.", + "When the characters enter, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have entered a temple. It is lined with small benches, all arranged to face an elevated podium to the east. Unlike the worn furniture elsewhere, the benches found here are made of finely crafted, high-quality wood, and the entire room is meticulously clean. Three gnoll figures sit on the benches, deeply absorbed in prayer. On the northern side of the temple, another large set of bronze doors stand prominently. Two valuable-looking small jackal-headed statues stand on either side of the temple's podium." + ] + }, + "The Anubians revered their gods so deeply that no expense was spared in the construction of their temples, even those built for the lowliest members of their society. Though not far from mindless, these servants are still driven by a deepseated instinct to maintain and honor this hallowed ground.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} sit in prayer, each clutching a chunk of amber tightly to their chests. The gnolls are docile and largely ignore the characters. However, if a character stands by the elevated podium, the gnolls raise their heads expectantly, as though awaiting the sacred words of a priest. This reaction is driven by instinct alone, as their current state leaves them incapable of true comprehension.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has already concluded that this section of the Pyramid is reserved for servants and slaves (see '{@adventure Mantell Darsk|SoD|4|Mantell Darsk}', on area 9), he is taken aback upon seeing the temple. He says, \"{@i Wait... a temple? Here? That makes no sense. I thought this wing was meant for slaves. Would they really go to such lengths to build a temple just for them? Maybe our luck isn't so rotten after all\u2014temples are always filled with treasure.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "This bronze door leads to area 13 and is identical to the one connecting this room to area 7. Both doors feature the same carvings and hieroglyphics, and can be opened in the same manner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two small statues flanking the elevated podium are worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, though they each weigh 100 pounds.", + "On the altar lies a finely carved alabaster holy symbol, depicting a jackal's face decorated with small chunks of amber, worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Each of the gnolls praying on the benches clutches a chunk of amber, worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Audience Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A fine curtain of sand trickles from a crack in the ceiling, slowly burying the room. A few shiny pebbles glimmer faintly as they sink deeper into the sand. A regal-looking gnoll, decorated in jewels and draped in bandages, sits slumped on a couch, its mouth agape as it gazes vacantly at the growing mound of sand. Clutched tightly to its chest is an object wrapped in linen, drenched in a golden liquid." + ] + }, + "The gnoll is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, once a powerful ruler within the Anubian Empire and the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, though currently she is nothing more than a mindless gnoll. In her arms, she instinctively cradles her dead baby, whose blood glows with a golden light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} continues to stare into nothingness until she is attacked, the baby is touched, or a creature touches the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} sitting at the podium at the opposite end of the wall. In either scenario, she moans an incoherent curse and lunges to attack the characters while continuing to hold the bloodied cub.", + "In her addled state, you can use the statistics of an unarmed {@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu|XMM} to represent her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wears a necklace adorned with a large, black obsidian stone worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, along with seven gold rings, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. A golden bracelet shaped like a coiled snake wraps around her arm, worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. She also holds an ivory mask depicting a jackal, worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "It was customary for every High Priest to be entombed with their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, within the region of Anubia they ruled. These relics were intended to enhance the healing powers of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening, and the Pharaoh ensured they were spread across the kingdom for this purpose. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, however, was an exception. She was being courted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and carried a secret they dared not share\u2014she was with child.", + "The birth of a Pharaoh's firstborn is a momentous occasion, as the child inherits the divine blood of the ruling parent and is therefore destined to become the next monarch. However, with the Empire embroiled in war against the Darakni, its stability fragile, and with several High Priests rapidly losing faith in {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, the Pharaoh chose to hide the heir's existence. He feared revealing the child could give his enemies leverage to demand his abdication.", + "To keep this secret, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arranged for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to remain with him in the Ankhara. He provided her with a room and a temple tucked away deep within the Servants' Quarters, and made her wear a mask to hide her identity. Sadly, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was betrayed by an Aru, one of the very gods he served, and the child was killed merely hours before the characters arrived at the Pyramid.", + "For more information about {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, the baby, and their impact on the story, see '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}', and '{@adventure Return to Kunaten|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The infant, a gnoll no more than 4 months old, once carried divine blood in its veins. Now, that golden blood flows from its lifeless form, shimmering like molten gold onto pools on the sandy floor. This was {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s child and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire.", + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) check determines the infant was killed mere hours ago by a precise puncture wound to the chest that pierced its heart, made clean and deliberate. On a DC 20 on the check, it reveals the wound was made by a spear.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orchestrated the death of the child, one of several key components required for her grand plan.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Death of the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to kill the baby, knowing this act would spark {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s fury against the Kirati and ultimately lead to the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} used the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} for the deed, absorbing its divine essence into the relic (see '{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}'). The characters are not meant to learn this secret unless they revisit Kunaten Keep late in the adventure (see '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "At the far end of the room, a short hallway leads to a hidden altar, positioned so as to be out of sight. When the characters notice it, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You notice an altar at the far end of a small hallway, tucked away and almost out of sight. The altar itself is plain, but your eyes are drawn to the eerie artifact placed upon it. The object is a black statue, shaped like a jar with the head of a jackal. Rings of glittering gems encircle its form, delicate gold etchings trace its surface, and a large red crystal is embedded at its center. A sinister aura pulses from the statue, and an unnerving hum fills the air around it." + ] + }, + "The artifact, known as the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, is one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire and belongs to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}. Details about the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and its powers are described in its entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. It is recommended to read both the Appendix and the jar's entry at this point, as its abilities play a significant role in the current events.", + "The mindless gnoll servants instinctively revere whoever holds the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Touching the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Although the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might appear dangerous, it is completely safe to handle. The first creature to touch the relic after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is killed becomes instantly attuned to it. Such a creature is immediately granted full knowledge of how to use the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the benefits it offers. If the relic is touched while {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} remains alive, it has no effect and causes the High Priest to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Soul", + "entries": [ + "The soul of the Divine Child is currently imprisoned within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, the result of being killed while in the presence of the relic. As the soul belongs to a baby incapable of understanding, any attempt to communicate with it through the jar is futile. A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} instinctively knows that it contains the innocent soul of a gnoll cub, and that the infant is a powerful divine being.", + "The soul of the Divine Child is central to the Path of [Benevolence], and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will advise the characters on what to do with it if they meet her at the end of Chapter 5 while holding the soul. It is okay if the characters judge the soul as 'Harmony' (see '{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}'), they will still be able to continue along [Benevolence] even if they do so. However, the path is irrevocably destroyed if the soul is judged as 'Chaos'. For further details on this path and the role of the soul, refer to '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is captivated by the discovery, exclaiming that he has never encountered anything quite like it. However, he quickly reminds the group that all treasures, including the artifact, must be handed over for auction once the delve is complete for the day." + ] + }, + "{@note A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} gains the ability to understand spoken and written {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, including its hieroglyphics. Additionally, any words it speaks can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}.}", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "The Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the sand in the room are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Characters can see the amber glittering faintly through the sand and may attempt a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find them all. Each character may attempt the check only once. The first to beat a {@dc 10} uncovers two chunks, the first to beat a {@dc 15} finds two more, and the first to beat a {@dc 20} is able to find the final piece." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Inside is a modest bedroom with a soft feather bed draped in decayed, dusty silks. Near the entrance, a stone table holds a satchel and a bound scroll, both layered with dust and sand." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s personal chamber. The room is basic yet functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains a {@item Priest's Pack|XPHB} and an exquisite tiara crafted from black obsidian, set with a large red carnelian at its crest (worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). Beside the satchel rests a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Greater Restoration}. The scroll is written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, meaning it can only be used by those able to read the ancient language." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark hallway cluttered with debris. Near the entrance, an elevated stone bowl is affixed to the wall, and further down, a broken shelf lies toppled and splintered. Three closed doors line the hallway ahead." + ] + }, + "The stone bowl was originally enchanted to provide purified water, which the servants used to wash their hands each time they entered or left their dormitories. However, the enchantment has long since faded, and the bowl is now filled with sand.", + "The shelves once held towels, cleaning rags, soaps, and simple bathing oils\u2014essentials for the servants to freshen up before attending to their masters. Now, only the rotting rags and towels remain. The oils and soaps have decayed into moldy, foul-smelling remnants.", + "There is nothing of value in this room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Another dim corridor extends into the shadows, two shelves running along one wall while four doors stand closed along the opposite side." + ] + }, + "This hallway links all the servants' dormitories.", + "The stone shelf houses a surprising assortment of thick, decayed linen rolls, while the wooden shelf contains the moldy uniforms of the servants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "entries": [ + "There are four bedrooms, each furnished with two sets of bunk beds and a stone dresser. The dressers hold the personal belongings of the servants.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} are present: one is asleep in the northernmost bedroom, while the other works to remove its bandages on the southernmost room.", + "When a character enters one of the bedrooms for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two sets of bunk beds are positioned snugly against the bedroom walls. In the corner stands a modest stone dresser with discarded bandages scattered along its surface." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst the sand and tangled cobwebs stands a decaying privy. The rotting wooden seat is covered with snake eggs, a few of which have fallen and now rest on the sandy floor." + ] + }, + "There are four snake eggs on the rim of the privy. The mother, a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], hides in the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB} of the room. Fissures in the cesspit beneath the privy lead outside, allowing critters like the snake to find their way into the Pyramid. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher spot the snake coiled up in a corner. It attacks any creature that enters the room.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grayscale Venom", + "entries": [ + "This is no ordinary snake, but a rare grayscale viper, distinguished by its gray scales streaked with bright red ridges. Characters who fail the Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against its venom, not only suffer the Poison damage, but are also afflicted with Greyscale Sickness." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Sickness", + "entries": [ + "A creature afflicted with Greyscale Sickness slowly secretes a translucent mucus through its skin, which hardens into a pale crust, resembling scales. Immediately upon contracting the disease, the creature's Dexterity score is reduced by {@dice 1d4}. The creature must then make an additional {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each day. Each failure reduces the creature's Dexterity score by an additional {@dice 1d4}. The creature ceases making Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} once it succeeds on two of them.", + "A {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell or a similar effect restores {@dice 1d4} lost Dexterity, while a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell restores all of the lost Dexterity. If a creature's Dexterity score is reduced to 0, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated} and its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is reduced to 0." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Baths", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large, crystal-clear pool sits at the center of the illuminated chamber, where several undead gnolls are bathing. Fragments of decayed flesh and torn linen float on the water's surface. In the middle of the pool, an elevated table holds two candles and a tray. The room is lit by two enchanted orbs\u2014one near the entrance and the other on the opposite end, both set atop small stone podiums." + ] + }, + "The pool is enchanted to provide an endless supply of clean water, which refreshes itself each day. However, the magic is not capable of filtering out large chunks of material, so rotting bits of flesh float in the water.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} sit and bathe in the pool, staring vacantly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two orbs that light the room are simple stone balls, etched with depictions of the sun and enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} spells. They weigh 20 pounds and are worth 75 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} suggests this is as good a spot as any to take a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} and count up the treasure everyone has gathered so far." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have explored the Servants' Quarters and gathered everything they wish to carry, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} suggests they regroup in a defensible room, such as the baths in area 19, in order to rest. He'll then ask everyone to pool their loot into a single pile on the floor so the group can assess the day's haul together. If any character is suffering from a disease, poison, or another debilitating condition, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will reassure them that after tallying the loot, they'll stop for the day and seek healing back at the encampment (although as events will soon reveal, that won't happen).", + "This is the last chance the characters will have to rest until the end of the chapter. Further, it is very likely that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and any other NPC following the party will not survive the events to come. Take your time roleplaying this scene, so as to allow the characters one final moment to relax and bond with the NPCs. Additionally, {@b make sure the party gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}} before they continue.", + "When you are ready to proceed with Part 2 of this chapter, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The silence is abruptly shattered by the violent tremor of an earthquake, shaking the foundation of the Pyramid. Heavy chunks of limestone crash from the ceiling as deep cracks spread across the ancient walls. The sounds of stone furniture toppling and pillars collapsing echo ominously through the corridors. Dust fills the air in swirling clouds, and a bone-chilling, spectral growl seems to vibrate from the very walls. The eerie sound sends a shiver down your spine, making the hairs on your arms stand on end as the ground tilts in disorienting waves. Then, just as suddenly as it began, the violent shaking stops. The room falls into a heavy silence, broken only by the faint sound of settling debris." + ] + }, + "If the characters are in a room with a dead gnoll, add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber is suddenly bathed in a warm, golden radiance that fills the air with a soothing hum. The luminous energy swirls around the room before converging on the lifeless gnoll. As the light envelops and enters the creature, tiny cracks form on its skin, as though the brilliance is too powerful to be contained." + ] + }, + "After one minute, the gnoll awakens back to life and the light fades. This occurs to every gnoll within the Pyramid.", + "The Great Awakening has begun, a process that was meant to occur 1,500 years ago, but never did. The large intrusion into the Pyramid has activated several defensive measures that have forcefully awoken the Pharaoh, and with it, the full power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Now, like a heartbeat, the center of the Pyramid pulses with life, as powerful magic radiates from the Ankh and surges throughout the structure.", + "The surge of healing energy restores the mental clarity of all Anubians and resurrects any dead creatures within the Pyramid (see 'Life Anew' below).", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life Anew", + "entries": [ + "Every dead creature within the Pyramid is affected as if by a {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} spell. Creatures wrapped in holy linen (such as the gnolls in the Pyramid) are revived regardless of how long they have been dead. Creatures brought to life by this effect suffer no penalties to attack rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or ability checks as a result of the revival.", + "The effect regenerates only the body parts vital for a creature's survival, restoring the rest just enough to allow the body to function. For example, the Ankh would repair a creature's heart but leave the ribcage and much of the surrounding skin and muscle torn and unrepaired.", + "Creatures missing their heads or more than half their bodies cannot be resurrected through this method.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} restores the mental clarity of every gnoll in the Pyramid. Even though confused about their current state, they now behave just as they did in life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is incapable of resurrecting an Aru or anyone bearing their divine blood. As a result, the Divine Child is not brought back to life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Insects", + "entries": [ + "As a consequence of their war with the Darakni, the Great Awakening was designed to exclude insects and insect-like creatures from its magic. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} does not revive any insects, including the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the swarms of burrowing beetles in area 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Drained_Sand.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The area has undergone the following changes as a result of the Great Awakening.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cave-In", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake seals the exit in area 1, trapping the characters inside the Pyramid. However, it also clears the blocked hallway in area 2 by draining the sand through a hole created below it, allowing access to areas 20 and beyond." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Servants", + "entries": [ + "The servants are confused and fearful. They don't know how long they've been entombed for or why they look undead. They remain submissive and do not challenge the characters. Half of them gather in the main hall (area 7) while the rest flock to the temple (area 12) to pray." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "The High Priest in area 13 is fully resurrected by the Ankh, provided she hasn't been decapitated or lost more than half her body. However, a cave-in as a result of the earthquake leaves her trapped in her chamber. It doesn't take long for the praying servants at the temple to hear her calls for help from within, and they begin clearing the rubble. It takes them 20 minutes to free her.", + "Characters approaching the temple can hear the anguished screams and sobbing coming from area 13, where {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} grieves the death of the Divine Child.", + "If the characters remain in the area when {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is freed and she spots them, she will try to capture them. Fully resurrected, she is far too powerful for the characters, using the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Viper", + "entries": [ + "The snake from area 18 is restored to life. It slithers into area 15 and hides in the darkness. There it lurks, ready to attack the first creature that enters the hallway." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu and his Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire has awakened, along with an immediate and supernatural awareness of the Divine Child's death. Consumed by wrath, he blames the Kirati invaders for the murder and commands his soldiers to battle.", + "The Pyramid contains a small but formidable portion of the Anubian army. As these soldiers awaken, they retrieve their weapons and move swiftly to defend the Ankhara from intruders. Being the Pharaoh's honor guard, they are exceptionally well-trained, fiercely loyal, expertly equipped, and dangerously coordinated.", + "Starting from the lower floors of the Pyramid, the soldiers make their way upward, systematically slaughtering every non-Anubian they come across. The party, being on one of the higher floors, have some time before the army reaches them. In the mean time, they will encounter their forward scouts as they continue through this section of the chapter.", + "Once {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} realizes he has the advantage, he will eventually order that all remaining invaders be captured rather than killed. Characters who fall in battle are captured this way, and if they die, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} spitefully resurrects them, harboring terrifying plans for his prisoners (see {@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured} at the end of the chapter)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Privies", + "entries": [ + "Ducts running under the privies travel through several lower levels before emptying into a cesspit. Whenever the characters pass by a privy on this floor, such as those in area 4 or area 18, they hear faint, unsettling screams echoing from deep below. These are the sounds of delvers being slain by the Anubians, echoing from the lower levels of the Pyramid. This serves as foreshadowing for the events that will soon unfold." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Having dealt with Anubian ruins before, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} knows all too well the dangers of earthquakes and how easily they can trap people away from the exit. He urgently commands the characters to gather their bearings and follow him to the entrance. Watching the dead come back to life only serves to heighten his fears.", + "Upon discovering that the exit in area 1 is blocked by rubble and that a new pathway has opened through the previously blocked hallway in area 2, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} instructs the characters to follow the new route. His top priority is to find and secure a safe exit from the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At the center of the room stands a large stone fountain, with clear water pouring steadily from it. The main exit at the opposite end of the room is blocked by rubble. Two doors lead forward, one to the left and the other to the right. By the rubble, a crack in the floor exposes part of the level below, from which faint, eerie sounds can be heard." + ] + }, + "Like many fountains within the Pyramid, this one was blessed by the Aru to produce an endless supply of clean water, ensuring the gnolls could survive even if the outside environment became uninhabitable.", + "The entrance to area 28 is completely blocked by rubble, stretching from floor to ceiling. It is currently impassable and would require several hours to remove.", + "When the characters approach the door to area 22, they hear the muffled sounds of combat from beyond, which soon turn into agonized cries and screams.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crack in the Floor", + "entries": [ + "The crack in the floor opens to the level below, filled with the sounds of yips and cackles drifting up from the darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Peering Through", + "entries": [ + "A character peering through the hole sees shadowy shapes of rubble, pools of blood, and scattered chunks of gore, accompanied by the haunting sounds of battle cries and screams. Suddenly, these noises are drowned out by the roar of a moving mass of sand, sweeping back and forth, each shift accompanied by intensifying screams of pain from multiple directions on the lower floor.", + "This is the work of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, wreaking havoc on his enemies. Then, to finalize the grim scene, describe how the lifeless body of a tiefling is violently thrown into the debris directly visible beneath the crack, dying in plain view of the character watching." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Passing Through", + "entries": [ + "The hole is too narrow for Medium sized creatures to pass through. A Small creature could squeeze through, but it would take several minutes of uncomfortable effort. Any creature that descends through the hole and reaches the lower floors is quickly overpowered and captured by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubians battling alongside him (see '{@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured}' at the end of the chapter)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Small Office", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small office fills the space, furnished with a plain wooden table and chair. To the side, a stone shelf that was once suspended by chains now hangs precariously, swaying from side to side." + ] + }, + "This room would have been used by someone responsible for designing the intricate schedules of the servants. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Parlor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is furnished with plush couches and stone slabs, shaped to resemble raised beds. In each corner stands a statue of a gnoll, frozen in a pose of deep reverence. At the center, four gnolls are tearing apart the bodies of three adventurers. One of them, a dwarf, is still alive and screams incoherently as his entrails are ripped out from his body." + ] + }, + "The victims belong to The Last Seven, Melodyne's adventuring group, who the characters likely met at Kunaten Keep. Kolkrum, the dwarf and the only delver still alive in the room, pleads with the characters for help. Sadly, his injuries are beyond healing\u2014the gnolls have torn and bitten through his intestines, leaving him with wounds that no magic can repair. He is doomed to suffer a prolonged and excruciating death unless the characters put him out of his misery.", + "The room has three doors: the entrance the characters used, a door on the western side that opens into area 23, and a third along the northern wall. The northern door is completely sealed by rubble from the other side, and no amount of force will clear the blockage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The assailants are four {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], ordinary citizens of the Anubian Empire, revived by the Great Awakening and armed with basic weapons to protect the Pyramid. Convinced that the characters are defiling the holy Ankhara, they refuse to negotiate and attack without hesitation. They speak only the Anubian tongue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Goal", + "entries": [ + "Make it clear throughout this encounter that, despite how they look, these gnolls behave as living beings with the ability to think and feel. Narrate how they recoil in pain when wounded and how they are overcome with grief and rage when their comrades are killed. It is important to distinguish Anubians from traditional Undead, even though they physically look the part." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The characters may loot the bodies of the fallen adventurers. As they search through their belongings, they uncover the following items:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarf Fighter", + "entries": [ + "Like most dwarves, Kolkrum carries a Grimfire Pistol (see {@adventure Grimfire Pistols|SoD|2|Dwarves}). While he carries no {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, the pistol is loaded and ready for a single shot. Before he dies, he readily offers the pistol to the characters, saying, \"{@i Take this and blow them to fucking pieces. Make them regret ever crossing a dwarf...}\"", + "The dwarf's {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} is ruined beyond repair. He wields a {@item Greataxe|XPHB} and has a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} secured to his belt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Strapped to her back is a bag containing various trinkets looted from the lower floors, including silver chalices, golden bracelets, brass candlesticks, and more. The collection of trinkets is worth a total of 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 30 pounds. She also carries a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "She wears {@item Studded Leather|XPHB} and wields a {@item +1 Dagger|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Wizard", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling clutches a {@item Spellbook|XPHB} to his chest. Inside, it contains the following spells: {@spell Identify|XPHB}, {@spell Snare|XGE}, {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB|Magic Missiles}, {@spell Protection from Evil and Good|XPHB}, {@spell Mage Armor|XPHB}, {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB}, and {@spell Web|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "After the gnolls are dealt with, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} starts to panic. While he's encountered plenty of undead in Anubian ruins, he's never seen them employ tactics or wield weapons. He urges the characters to search the bodies of the fallen for {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and hurries them onward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Gnoll.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian gnoll restored to life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Crumbled Library", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room was once a well-stocked library, but now the shelves have collapsed, leaving books and scrolls strewn across the floor. A closed door can be seen ahead, partially obscured by the fallen shelves." + ] + }, + "The Last Seven were valiantly holding their ground against hordes of Anubians when the final earthquake struck, causing the shelves in the library to collapse. Unfortunately for the adventurers, the collapse instantly killed their cleric and separated the group. The cleric now lies buried beneath the fallen shelves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blocked Door", + "entries": [ + "The doorway to area 24 is blocked by toppled shelves. Removing them is easy but takes 5 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficult Terrain", + "entries": [ + "Walking across the fallen shelves is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Books", + "entries": [ + "The books in this library were once enchanted to resist the ravages of time, but after millennia, the wards have weakened. Many pages have crumbled into dust or dissolved into mush, and the collapse of the library has only worsened their condition. These books hold an assortment of fictional stories mixed with religious sermons, and only 20 of them remain in decent enough condition to be worth anything.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Searching for Books", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} quickly points out that this is no time to be rummaging through books, but those who insist can spend 5 minutes making an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to find anything valuable. The number of books they find in good condition is equal to half their roll, and each book is worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 5 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A character who passes a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check notices a human hand poking out from beneath a pile of books and fallen shelves. The hand belongs to the fallen cleric of The Last Seven, still clutching a flask of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}.", + "One creature can attempt a {@dc 15} Strength check to lift the shelves pinning the body, allowing another to retrieve the cleric's remains with a {@dc 12} Strength check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Cleric", + "entries": [ + "Among the cleric's belongings are a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration} and a {@item Pearl of Power|XDMG}. He carries a {@item Mace|XPHB}, a {@item +1 Shield|XDMG}, and a suit of {@item Chain Mail|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Market Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A broad corridor stretches nearly 50 feet ahead, ending at a junction where it splits left and right. Four doors line each side of the hallway, and the pungent scent of blood lingers in the air, coming from several corpses scattered on the floor. The distant sound of battle echoes in the background." + ] + }, + "Most of the bodies are fallen Anubians, but a few belong to the last remaining members of The Last Seven, killed after being surrounded when their escape route through the library was blocked. One of them, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}, writhes in agony, teetering on the edge of death.", + "Every door in this area is open, having already been explored by the ill-fated adventurers. The sounds of battle echo up from the staircase found in area 27.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}, the last surviving member of The Last Seven, is here and on the brink of death. A spear has pierced her body, missing her vital organs but injuring her spine. She has only 4 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, and while the spear remains lodged in her stomach, she is {@condition Incapacitated} and unable to move. {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} has no uses left of her {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Healing Word|XPHB} spells.", + "The characters can attempt to carefully remove the spear with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. On a failure, the spear causes further spinal damage, permanently robbing her of the ability to walk. On a success, the spear is removed with minimal additional harm, leaving {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} with a lame leg that permanently reduces her speed by 15 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Death", + "entries": [ + "Realizing she may not survive, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} hands one of the characters a compass (detailed below) and begs them to deliver it to her husband, a halfelf named Narian, in the Artisan's Quarter of Al'Kirat. She warns them of a gnoll with unnatural power that comes back to life each time it's killed (referring to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, whom she witnessed in a vicious fight several floors below). If she dies, her final words are: \"{@i Tell... my husband... I am... sorry...}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Compass", + "entries": [ + "The trinket is a small metal device fastened to a slender chain, designed to be worn as a necklace. Opening it reveals a compass, and around the glass panel is a hand-drawn picture, seemingly drawn by a child. The art shows a small family\u2014a man, a woman, and a child. Adult hand-writting on the drawing reads: \"{@i Now you will always know your way back to us. Forever yours, Narian.}\"", + "The compass doesn't point north; instead, it guides the bearer toward Narian, Melodyne's husband, who lives in a modest home in the Artisans' Quarter of Al'Kirat. For more details about what happens with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and her husband, see '{@adventure Developments|SoD|4|NPC Developments}' at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The adventurers hold the following loot:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne, Human Bard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s instrument was a {@item Lute|XPHB}, though its neck was broken in the battle. She carries a {@item Shortsword|XPHB}, a {@item Shortbow|XPHB}, and a small {@item Quiver|XPHB} with 7 {@item Arrow|XPHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Ranger", + "entries": [ + "The half-elf carries two chunks of amber in her pocket, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Next to her, a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} rests in a pool of blood. She has a {@item +1 Shortbow|XDMG} along with a {@item Quiver|XPHB} that holds 14 {@item Arrow|XPHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Druid", + "entries": [ + "The druid carries a vial of {@item Antitoxin|XPHB} and a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG}. In her hand, she clutches a {@item Quarterstaff|XPHB} decorated with rosemary petals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Survive!", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have had a brief chance to interact with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and scavenge what they need from the corpses, and when you're ready to initiate the final challenge, describe another large earthquake hitting the Pyramid. This is followed by another ethereal growl that resonates throughout the entire complex. The tremor causes the small crack on the northern section of area 20 to expand to five times its size.", + "Before long, gnolls begin flooding this level of the Pyramid. Three {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] come up the stairs from area 27, while three more climb through from the hole in the floor of area 20. At this point, roll for {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} as the gnolls close in from both directions. The same number of gnolls will continue to appear every two rounds, from the same locations, without end, leaving the characters no choice but to either fight to the bitter end or find a way to escape.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Knowing the way they came is cut off, and the floors below are crawling with gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} urges the group to push deeper into this level to find an escape. He commands the characters to fight defensively and flee, pointing them toward the doors and hallways to the right, away from the gnolls. \"{@i Our exit's blocked!}\" he shouts. \"{@i If we fall back, we're dead! We need to find another way out\u2014run to the right!}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Guide", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately for {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, the earthquake weakened the floor beneath him. On the first round of combat, a small section of the floor collapses and traps one of his legs, just as the gnolls close in. With his leg pinned, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}'s {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is 0, and he's unable to free himself. Another creature must free him with an action and a successful {@dc 12} Strength check. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} begs for someone to save him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The 'Survive!' encounter lasts until either the characters escape the Pyramid via area 30 or are taken captive. Enemies keep appearing until one of these outcomes occurs." + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters react quickly and successfully move towards area 28, you may choose to remove all gnolls originating from area 20 out of the {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB}, in order to keep the encounter more streamlined. Controlling too many enemies that are unlikely to reach the party will only serve to slow the game down.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Commonworks.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Commonworks" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Endless Gauntlet", + "entries": [ + "When the 'Survive!' encounter begins, an endless horde of gnolls will continuously charge at the characters. Convey to the players that standing their ground is futile and that their only hope lies in fleeing to find an exit. Stress that the gnolls are intent on capturing, not killing, the characters.", + "The story progresses whether the characters escape or are captured, so there is no need to pull your punches in this encounter. Being captured is a valid outcome here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Since the character's primary goal is escape, beginning with this gauntlet and continuing through the rest of the chapter, defeating gnolls no longer grants experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Empty Stores", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls designed these chambers as future storage spaces. However, the earthquakes have destroyed most of the rooms. There is nothing of value here, having already been looted by The Last Seven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The small room is filled with rubble from the collapse of the ceiling. Beyond the debris, you can glimpse a hallway that leads deeper into the complex." + ] + }, + "The collapse has created a connection between this area and area 28. Characters can traverse the debris in order to cross, but it is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}.", + "Similar to the shops in area 25, these rooms contain nothing of value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Staircase", + "entries": [ + "The sounds of gnolls approaching emanates from the staircase. This staircase leads to the lower levels of the Pyramid, where the combat has been fiercest. Unfortunately for the characters, a horde of gnolls stands between them and the remaining survivors below. Any character who descends is swiftly overwhelmed and captured by the horde.", + "If a character is intent on exploring the lower floors and you want to deter them, you can immediately trigger the 'Survive!' encounter, as detailed in area 24." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Commonworks", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Yells and the clash of combat ring out from the grand chamber, where a handful of survivors battle gnolls atop a bloodstained floor covered in bodies. The few delvers that remain hold their ground, cornered and with no clear way out. \"{@i Help us! Please! We're surrounded and have nowhere to go!}\" cries one of the survivors." + ] + }, + "Originally, this central hall was intended to connect with similar halls on the floors above and below, serving as a gathering space for Anubians to socialize. Now, it has become a scene of carnage, as desperate adventurers make their last stand against the encroaching waves of gnolls.", + "The staircases on the rightmost side of the chamber provides access to the floors above and below. However, these levels are swarming with Anubians, and any character venturing there is swiftly surrounded and captured. As such, the surviving adventurers urgently warn the characters to stay away from the staircases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Last Stand", + "entries": [ + "This battle runs as a follow-up to the 'Survive!' encounter, and begins when the first character arrives in area 28.", + "The group of adventurers gathered in the hall represents a mix of delvers from various groups who managed to escape death or capture until now. Only five remain alive, while the bodies of their fallen companions lie scattered throughout the hall. You can use the {@creature Thug|MM} [{@creature Tough|XMM}] stat block for three of them and the {@creature Scout|XMM} stat block for the remaining two.", + "The adventurers are locked in a desperate battle, fending off the endless waves of Anubians swarming from the staircases on the right side of the hall. For now, only two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] are engaged with the adventurers, but at the end of each round, three more appear from any of the two staircases (chosen at random) to reinforce the attack.", + "Panic consumes the survivors. Some erupt in desperation, yelling, \"{@i We're doomed! This is it! Oh god!}\" Others, confused and frightened, cry out, \"{@i This wasn't how it was supposed to go! Why are there so many!?}\" while the rest remain silent, resigning themselves to their fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earthquake", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the 'Last Stand' encounter, roll {@dice 1d4 + 1}. The result indicates the round at which a massive earthquake shakes the Pyramid, triggered at the end of the round.", + "The earthquake stems from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s righteous fury, his divine bond with the Ankhara channeling his rage into violent tremors that shake the structure. His voice booms throughout the chamber during the quake. Characters that can understand Anubian can comprehend his furious proclamation:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "MY HEIR IS LOST! MY BLOODLINE BETRAYED! THE BLOOD OF MY CHILD CRIES OUT FROM THE DUST, AND NONE SHALL BE SPARED!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Rift", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake tears open a massive rift in the center of the chamber, measuring 15 feet wide and extending 50 feet across the room. The rift descends 10 feet onto the lower floor, which is crawling with Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Falling Into the Rift", + "entries": [ + "See the 'After Earthquake' map above for the precise location of the rift, as it opens within the chamber. Creatures in the collapsed area when the rift forms must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a success, the creature avoids the collapse, landing {@condition Prone|XPHB} in the nearest available square. On a failure, the creature falls to the bottom floor, where it is immediately surrounded and captured by Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Way Out", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake unseals a balcony (area 30) in the northwest corner of the chamber. Cracks spread across the wall as the balcony collapses into its open position, held up by heavy chains. Sunlight streams through the opening, accompanied by the roar of rushing water from beyond.", + "Surviving adventurers, spotting the opening, shout to others\u2014pointing the way out as they attempt run towards it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending 'Last Stand' & 'Survive' Encounters", + "entries": [ + "If the characters either refuse or are unable to escape, and persist in battling the unending waves of Anubians, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself appears to bring the fight to an end. Upon his arrival, the Anubians in the room bow in reverence, while the glowing light of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} around his neck bathes the chamber in a beautiful radiance.", + "Overcome with fury at the death of the Divine Child, the Pharaoh enters combat by casting the spell {@spell Harm|XPHB} every turn until the battle is over, capturing those unable to escape." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "entries": [ + "Abandoned stone tables and chairs populate the common area. Apart from some rotten food, there's nothing of note here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Balcony", + "entries": [ + "The Ankhara was built not only as a fortress to survive the Cataclysm, but as a home and palace for the Pharaoh\u2014until such time that a new capital for the Anubian civilization could rise. Strategically placed beside a magnificent waterfall, this balcony was designed provided a source of beauty for the gnolls who dwelled at the Pyramid.", + "From the start, the balcony is raised and the mechanism to lower it is no longer functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Balcony Opens", + "entries": [ + "The balcony falls into its open position during the massive earthquake that occurs in the 'Last Stand' encounter in area 28. Once it lowers, the characters can escape the Pyramid by leaping out the balcony and into the river below. See {@adventure Escaping the Pyramid|SoD|4|Escaping the Pyramid}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area Outside", + "entries": [ + "When characters step onto the balcony, they see a vast waterfall to the right, plunging into a river far below. Beyond the waterfall, part of the expedition encampment is visible, by now completely engulfed in flames. Straight ahead lies an endless desert stretching to the horizon, while to the left, the river winds northward toward a fertile basin.", + "The river lies 100 feet below the balcony, rushing into turbulent rapids further downstream." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/After_Earthquake.webp" + }, + "title": "After Earthquake" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} stirs, radiating divine magic that restores the Anubians of the Ankhara. In mere hours, the expedition is decimated\u2014its members either slain or taken captive. And from the Pyramid's deepest chambers, thousands of Anubians pour forth into a world they no longer recognize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captured", + "entries": [ + "If the characters surrender or are defeated in combat, they are captured by the Anubian horde. This does not mark the end of their journey\u2014rather, it is one of two possible ways to transition into Chapter 5. In this case, they awaken miles from Kunaten Keep, bound to wooden poles, crucified among hundreds of other captives. For more details on this grim fate, see {@adventure Left for Dead|SoD|5|Left for Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The characters can use the balcony to escape by climbing down the walls, flying, or jumping into the river below.", + "Fate makes certain that the characters who leap into the river survive the fall, but lose consciousness upon hitting the water. Those who use magic to cushion their descent are swept away by the rapids, striking rocks and succumbing to unconsciousness all the same. By morning, they awaken miles downstream (see {@adventure The River Basin|SoD|5|The River Basin}).", + "Those who escape without entering the river find themselves in a verdant landscape. Though the greenery offers some protection, within a day, scores of gnolls flood the area, hunting for food to sustain their awakening population. To avoid being captured, these characters must abandon the area for the treacherous northern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters awaken in the next chapter, they are plagued by a shared nightmare. In their vision, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} kneels in dispair, clutching the lifeless body of the Divine Child as its golden blood drips onto the ground below. The vision is broken by quick flashes of Kirati suffering\u2014tieflings crucified, butchered, houses ablaze, and the chaos of war consuming the streets of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPC Developments", + "entries": [ + "The following outlines the outcomes of the NPCs the characters meet within the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Delver Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Aside from {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} (detailed ahead), none of the survivors in area 28 are expected to survive this chapter. Those captured and crucified perish from the ordeal, while those who escape through the balcony either die from the high fall or drown in the river rapids." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}'s role in the adventure concludes with this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} escape with the group and survive the events of Chapter 5, he opts to stay in Al'Kirat for the foreseeable future. Leveraging his connections with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, he persuades the Sultana to award both himself and the characters 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, acknowledging their efforts in revealing critical details about the Pyramid and Kunaten's fall. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} uses his reward to take a well-deserved rest. He later joins the army to protect the city during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capture", + "entries": [ + "If captured by the gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is crucified alongside any other captured characters. As he hangs bound to the cross, awaiting his end, he offers an apology to those he may have offended with his prejudice. \"{@i It seems in death, we are all equal,}\" {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} utters, his voice fading as the agony becomes too great. He perishes soon after." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne & Narian", + "entries": [ + "Even with magical healing and the spear removed, the damage done to {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s internal organs is dire. She requires at least a month of bed rest before she can fully recover, and every day that she spends traveling or adventuring before she recovers earns her a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. These points of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} cannot be removed by any means other than resting the appropriate amount of time to recover from her internal wounds, or through a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell. This means that she is likely to die if forced to travel through the Wasteland in the next chapter.", + "If the characters manage to save her in this chapter but have no way to deal with her internal damage, then at a moment of your choice within the next chapter she will ask the characters to leave her behind\u2014not wanting to slow them down get them killed. She then gives the characters her compass as described under 'Melodyne' in area 24.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narian", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} learns of his wife's death, he is overcome with grief. Having no use for his Adventuring Gear in his condition, he bequeaths the party his {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}, {@item +1 Pike|XDMG}, and {@item +1 Studded Leather|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Narian", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it, similar to how healing magic cannot cure or reverse aging. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a Diabolical Contract, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the fabled treasures of the {@table Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury})\u2014can rid him of this affliction.", + "If cured, he becomes a loyal and invaluable ally to the characters, standing with them in the Siege of Al'Kirat and using the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|XMM} in battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} unleashes waves of divine magic that ripple across the land for hundreds of miles, with the Pyramid at its center. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} absorb and extend this energy even further, spreading it in all directions. In a matter of days, properly entombed Anubians, barring those succumbed to undeath, are restored just as those at the Pyramid were.", + "Many of these resurrected Anubians set out on long pilgrimages from their ruined cities to the Ankhara, while others, provided they are capable of sustaining themselves, remain behind to rebuild their ancient homes.", + "Throughout the adventure, at your discretion, the characters could come across groups of Anubian pilgrims traveling through the Wasteland toward the Ankhara. Unaware of the conflicts raging in the region, these pilgrims are peaceful and play no direct role in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Looked", + "entries": [ + "The powerful surge of divine magic occurred while the characters were inside the Pyramid. To those outside and across the Wasteland, it appeared as a radiant nova of golden light emanating from the tip of the Pyramid, spreading outward in every direction. The spectacle continued for almost 10 minutes before fading away." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "Though diminished to a fraction of its former size, the Great Awakening will revive nearly 100,000 soldiers of the Empire's once-mighty army. These troops will journey to the Pyramid from all corners of the continent. Nearly 50,000 soldiers will advance on O'grila, revered as sacred land that must be liberated. Meanwhile, a smaller force of approximately 10,000 will set its sights on Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians establish the Ankhara as the capital of their newly revived empire. The structure contains bountiful treasure for trade, blueprints for engineering marvels, potent magical artifacts, and the brilliant minds of ancient gnoll scholars to harness them. With these assets, and thousands of soldiers at their command, they embark on the task of restoring their ancient legacy.", + "Rapid construction begins in the surrounding region, including walls, barracks, siege engines, stables, and other facilities essential for the rapid expansion they anticipate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila", + "entries": [ + "O'grila faces the full force of the Anubian onslaught, bringing the kingdom to its knees in just two weeks. Several {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priests} lead a savage march of conquest across the mesa, toppling city after city until the kingdom splinters. Some factions are wiped out, others surrender to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, and a few continue their resistance until long after the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. Those who submit to the Empire are conscripted into the Anubian war machine, many even serving as infantry during the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "The unfolding events in O'grila fall beyond the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Following the destruction of their encampment, the surviving members of the expedition are driven into a frantic retreat. Anubians relentlessly pursue them all the way to Kunaten Keep, where the settlement falls under siege and is ultimately destroyed. The surviving inhabitants are crucified. For more information, see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Consumed by rage over the death of the Divine Child, Ammu directs his wrath toward the Kirati. Over the following weeks, he devotes himself to personally orchestrating the destruction of Al'Kirat and the enslavement of its people.", + "In the coming weeks, thousands of Anubians will converge on the recently conquered Kunaten Keep in order to set up camps and prepare for war. Once their preparations are complete, they will march westward toward Al'Kirat.", + "For specific details on the timing of their march, see '{@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + "If the characters attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in area 13 and managed to escape with it, they now hold a powerful weapon they can use against the Anubians. However, any Anubians who spot the relic in their possession will stop at nothing to kill them and return the artifact back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "If the relic's wielder is captured by the Anubians while still in the Pyramid, the characters will permanently lose control of it. The relic will then be returned to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, who is resurrected shortly after the events of this chapter if she was slain by the party. Either way, the characters might encounter {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} again in '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of God", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will hold a special enmity towards the character attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and will go to great lengths to kill them, viewing them as the murderer of his child." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Lord_Ammu_Divine_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden blood drips from the Divine Child, and Ammu mourns" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Thousands of Anubian soldiers poured forth from the Pyramid. While most advanced towards O'grila, several warbands split off to reach Kunaten Keep\u2014a Kirati fortress whose location {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} tortured out of his captives. Viewing it as the invaders' only stronghold in this land, he makes it a top priority to capture.", + "The attack takes Kunaten Keep by surprise, and the settlement is swiftly overrun. Though the fort holds out for nearly an hour, it too eventually falls. Those who survive the assault are crucified, serving as a dark warning to any who might defy the Anubian Empire.", + "The only ones spared this grim fate are {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whose basic knowledge of the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom| Anubian language} makes him useful to the gnolls, and those lucky enough to board the Skylark in time. Unfortunately, the vessel is shot by crossbows as it escapes and sustains heavy damage. Several miles away, the vessel is forced to make a rough landing deep into the Wasteland. There, the survivors will be forced to struggle to survive in the harsh environment.", + "The massacre at Kunaten Keep will stand as one of the bloodiest and most horrifying events in Kirat's history, one the characters will be forced to witness firsthand.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "As the characters emerge from the Great Pyramid, their instincts will guide them back to the comforts of civilization. Unbeknownst to them, Kunaten Keep is in the process of being overtaken by a large force of Anubians, and by the time the characters make it there, the keep would have long since fallen. With Kunaten no longer a sanctuary, the characters are thrust into a perilous journey across the vast, unforgiving dunes. Struggling with dwindling resources and the constant threat of monstrous encounters, they must traverse this hostile land to find their way back to safety.", + "This chapter assumes two potential outcomes from {@adventure Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid|SoD|4}. Either the characters escaped by leaping from the balcony into the turbulent river below, or they were defeated and captured by the gnolls. If they took the leap, they begin this chapter by awakening at a river basin 10 miles north of the Pyramid, as detailed in 'River Basin.' If they were captured, they start this chapter crucified 1 mile from Kunaten Keep, described in 'Left for Dead.' If the party was split, with some escaping and others captured, you must run both sections separately.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless otherwise noted, the statistics for all Anubians can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The exception is {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], which can be found in the Monster Manual." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time Keeping", + "entries": [ + "Starting at the end of this chapter, you'll need to keep track of the passage of time in {@i Sands of Doom}. Certain events will unfold after specific intervals, including the final chapter (The Siege of Al'Kirat), which takes place {@b 60 days} after the end of this chapter. For more information, refer to {@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time} at the end of this chapter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Before running this chapter, make sure you familiarize yourself with {@adventure The Wasteland|SoD|2|The Wasteland} section in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2}. You can find information there regarding the ecology of the dunes and the special rules at play for those who travel in these foul sands. It is also recommended to read {@adventure Wasteland Locations|SoD|6|Wasteland Locations}, which provides an overview of the many locations found within the Wasteland.", + "The party will receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the beginning of this chapter. However, note that they won't be able to take another {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} unless they do so within an Oasis. It's advised to make sure players understand the impact the Wasteland has on their abilities so they can manage their resources wisely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreaming Guidance", + "entries": [ + "The time is nearly at hand for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to meet the characters in person and decide if they have a place in the future she has labored to create. To make this possible, she knows she must first ensure they survive the journey to her lair.", + "If the characters appear lost or uncertain about where to go, the sphinx chooses one of them at random and communicates with them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through the dream, she guides the character in the right direction. If the party is separated, she helps reunite them. For instance, if she directs a character in the River Basin to find their crucified companions in Kunaten Keep, the character hears a soft female voice repeating, \"{@i Save them. You must save them,}\" while showing a vision of Kunaten Keep in the distance and the suffering face of their ally.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s first priority is guiding them to Kunaten Keep, where they can rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} and witness the destruction wrought by the Anubians. From there, she directs them toward the wreckage of the Skylark, then finally to her lair in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Worg_of_the_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "Worg of the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed for characters of 4th level, with the expectation that they will reach 5th level at the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the Temple of Time, they level up upon leaving the temple. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Saving {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Surviving each day (up to six days): {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "River Basin (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The 100-foot leap from the balcony of the Pyramid and into the river below is very dangerous. However, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has woven a future where the characters survive the fall.", + "Most characters will likely be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} from the fall alone, and if not, the treacherous rapids are bound to do the rest. Rather than calculating fall damage or rolling checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, assume that any character who jumps loses consciousness, either from the impact of the fall or the rocks on the rapids, and wakes up the following day on a sandy shore about 10 miles downstream.", + "All characters who jumped will find themselves within a few hundred feet of each other, and each will have gained the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "This area functions as an Oasis, allowing characters to avoid the detrimental effects of the Wasteland. See {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "entries": [ + "The characters awaken sore, hungry, and with their faces covered in sand. Unfortunately for them, their possessions are strewn haphazardly across the nearby beach, having washed ashore alongside them. To compound on their misfortune, they rouse to the sight of ibis birds opening their travel bags and feasting on their rations. And, as if fate had a cruel sense of humor, the characters inadvertently washed near a nest full of crocodile eggs by the riverbank.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters can orient themselves, the squawking ibis take to the skies, driven away by the loud grunts of agitated {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles}, which quickly rush towards the characters. The number of {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} is equal to the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The character's weapons are scattered along the river basin. At the beginning of the encounter, have each player roll an unmodified {@dice d20}, with the result determining how far their weapon is located. The item is a number of feet away equal to twice the number rolled, located in a random direction close to the river's edge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each crocodile can be skinned with 1 hour of work and a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a success, the crocodile yields a hide worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}; worth half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + "After the {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} are defeated or scared away, the characters can recover their scattered belongings within an hour's search around the vicinity. Any water-sensitive items are likely now ruined, and the ibis birds have long since taken to the skies having consumed some of their rations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Missing Food", + "entries": [ + "Assume the characters lose at least half of their rations, with some swept away by the river and others eaten by wild animals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c51" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c51" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing for the Journey", + "entries": [ + "Before they leave, players might think to prepare for the journey ahead. The river basin offers the essentials they'll need before embarking into the dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly {@b 2 days} from their present position. Any character local to Kirat who knows how to guide themselves in the dunes can guide the group there without the need of a check. This is helped by the fact that the journey is ladened with crucifixes, many of which hold corpses purposefully pointing in the direction of Kunaten Keep (see {@adventure Journey to Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep} ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "The river offers an unlimited supply of fresh water. However, each character needs {@b 2 gallons per day} to avoid {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom} while traveling in the harsh heat of the dunes. Since waterskins simply cannot hold enough, the group will have to find a way to transport a greater volume of water to ensure their survival." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The basin offers several food sources: the fallen crocodiles, fishes in the river, and plentiful berries found in the bushes nearby. However, any meat the characters butcher will spoil by the end of the day. There's plenty to hunt here and out in the Wasteland, but such food will only serve to satisfy the characters for that day, before it rots. As such, provided they are able to hunt, the player's focus should be on water and how to carry it across the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting a Water Container", + "entries": [ + "Constructing a makeshift container for water requires a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and 2 hours of work utilizing the wood and other materials in the area. On a roll of 10 or lower, the container is deemed 'brittle.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Standard Container", + "entries": [ + "A standard 20-gallon container, such as a barrel, weighs 200 pounds when filled and provides enough water to sustain a group of five for two days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holding a Container", + "entries": [ + "If the creature designated to carry the container is attacked or fails a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). If the container is brittle, the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} is made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}. On a failure, the container breaks, and the water spills onto the sands." + ] + }, + "{@note Characters can hunt for food by killing the monsters they meet while in the Wasteland. Water, on the other hand, can only be obtained in an Oasis. Make sure players understand the importance of water.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly 30 miles away, meaning it will take the characters about 2 days to reach it if they travel at a fast pace. For assistance on how to describe the Wasteland and what kind of encounters would be appropriate for the characters to face, see {@adventure Journey Onto Death|SoD|5|A Journey Onto Death} further ahead in the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Victims", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians have taken Kunaten Keep, leaving death and suffering in their wake. While traveling toward the settlement, the characters come across their first crucified victim\u2014a tiefling woman nailed to a tall, barren tree, positioned miles away from the town. Her arm has been deliberately arranged to point north, in the direction of Kunaten Keep.", + "As the party nears the settlement, they find more bodies similarly arranged to point towards Kunaten Keep. The characters recognize them as either citizens of the town or fellow adventurers who had accompanied them to the Pyramid.", + "The crucified victims are all dead. However, at your discretion, you may choose to have some cling to life. Such a victim may die shortly after speaking with the characters, or, if strong enough, could be taken down and healed. In the latter case, assume the survivor suffers from three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} and is severely dehydrated and malnourished." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Left For Dead", + "entries": [ + "During the long centuries of Anubian slumber in the Great Pyramid, the wards protecting the tomb gradually weakened. As they failed, cursed sands from the Wasteland drifted through the cracks, giving the Will of the Sands a subtle but growing influence over the gnolls. Now, with a hold on the Pharaoh (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), it exploits his deepest fears and insecurities, driving him to revive the brutal tactics of their dark past\u2014strategies unseen since the gnolls served their demonic overlords, long before the Aru's light.", + "By order of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Anubians have chosen to impale and crucify those they have captured. Crucified victims can now be found everywhere within Kunaten Keep, around its immediate surroundings, and scattered for miles beyond the settlement. This fate also awaits any player characters who were captured at the end of Chapter 4.", + "Player characters who died at the Pyramid are resurrected by Ammu's {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} before being brought here to be crucified.", + "Crucifixion is a slow, torturous death. Victims linger for days, suffering in agony before they finally perish, usually due to exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}, animal attacks, or as target practice for a bored Anubian soldier.", + "The bodies of those who fell in the battle at Kunaten Keep are gathered and burned in enormous pyres, which are found spread across the area surrounding the settlement.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Players", + "entries": [ + "Captured characters awaken to the agony of being nailed to a cross. Once the cross is hoisted and planted into the sandy floor, they're left to suffer under the blazing sun, surrounded by the mournful cries of hundreds of others sharing their plight. The gnolls then depart back to conquered Kunaten Keep, leaving their victims to slowly perish.", + "The characters are crucified about {@b 1 mile} away from Kunaten Keep and are surrounded by several other victims. A large pyre nearby where several cadavers are being burned grants the characters and those in the area a modicum of warmth in the night, at the cost of the foul smell of burned flesh that pervades the area. This is a strategy designed to further torment the victims while also prolonging their suffering.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Can't Move", + "entries": [ + "While crucified, creatures are considered both {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. This means that the characters can do nothing but simply endure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Belongings", + "entries": [ + "All of the characters' belongings and equipment have been taken, and they are left with nothing but the tattered remains of their clothes. As they are, there is no chance of reclaiming their stolen items even if they knew where they were being stored (inside Kunaten Keep).", + "If one of the crucified characters carried an item important to them or their backstory, or the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, they will soon have a chance to retrieve it by ambushing a group of Anubians escorting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} to the Pyramid (see {@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper} further ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Three Painful Days", + "entries": [ + "The characters will be crucified for a total of 3 days. Each day that passes, victims around them perish one by one. While at first the sounds of agony and the moans of pain can be heard all throughout the area, by the second day they are nearly quieted, and by the third day they have all but vanished\u2014leaving only grim silence. The characters survive until the third day, when they are rescued mere hours from death (see {@adventure An Unlikely Alliance|SoD|5|An Unlikely Alliance})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters begin this chapter having obtained the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, which they would have gained while they were held prisoner and unconscious within the Pyramid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "Each day that passes while crucified, the characters accrue a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, the result of both pain and hunger. Additionally, the characters become {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom|Dehydrated} at the end of the first day, forcing them to accrue an additional three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} as a result. Two of these three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} are removed as soon as the characters drink two gallons of water.", + "Because the characters are saved near the end of the third day, they are left with 5 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. However, they will soon receive enough water to hydrate them, so they will be left with three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Sad Farewell", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians crucify their foes in parallel lines, forming a corridor between them. The characters find themselves affixed in this morbid way, closely positioned so each one is either directly opposite or adjacent to another.", + "Crucified among them is an NPC of your choice, one who was captured from either Kunaten Keep or the Great Pyramid. Preferably, this should be an NPC which resonated deeply with the players. Seize this moment to accentuate the grim reality the characters face, and to further paint the gnolls and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as villains to be defeated.", + "This chosen NPC, though wracked with deadly injuries, musters the strength for one final conversation with the characters. Allow this dialogue to play out as long as it feels right. By the time the characters wake up the next morning, the NPC has tragically died.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Alternative to Crucifixion", + "entries": [ + "If crucifixions carry too much symbolic or religious meaning for those at your table, consider using the 'Sand Burial' punishment described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Burial", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians dig deep, narrow holes in the sand to entomb their victims, burying them up to their necks and leaving only their heads above the surface. Abandoned to a slow death, these unfortunate souls die from exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}, or are devoured headfirst by wild animals. Rows upon rows of buried victims stretch across the sands, a twisted garden of cries that fade one by one with each passing day, until only silence remains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds only if the crucified characters are not rescued by any party members who began the chapter in the river basin, or if all characters were captured. If so, the event takes place on the third day of their crucifixion, just before sundown.", + "By now, nearly all the captives have perished, leaving only the characters and a few rare, scattered survivors alive. When all hope seems lost, and doom is guaranteed, a black dragon suddenly lands nearby. Read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Soon, you no longer feel the hot scorching sun bearing down upon you, or the wind coarse with sand flaying your festering open wounds. Sound grows distant, and your vision begins to blur. It feels as though the quiet, calm stillness of death is about to claim you. But then, a piercing scream jolts you awake. With the last vestige of strength you have left, you turn towards the sound. A large black beast sinks its fangs into a crucified victim's neck as he screams. Blood spills out, which the beast drinks eagerly. Before long, the victim's body is drained to a husk, and the creature moves on, avoiding the dead in search of another living victim. One after another, the beast claims the blood of survivors, as rare as they are, until it gets to you." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), whom the characters met throughout Chapter 3. As a {@creature Vampire Spawn|XMM}, she sustains herself on blood and has been feeding on the crucified survivors nearby. In her mind, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} believes it would be a waste not to satisfy her needs on these victims who are bound to die all the same.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the characters and is taken aback to see them among the crucified victims. Eager to understand what occurred at the Pyramid and its possible ties to the Coiled Whisper, as well as to learn of the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will seek to converse with the characters and propose a deal of mutual benefit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Offer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} sees her encounter with the characters as a stroke of luck. She proposes a deal: if they share their knowledge of what they saw inside the Pyramid, as well as the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, she will free them from the crucifixion and tend to their injuries. If they agree, she carefully helps them down and offers them food and drink from a large bag she keeps hidden within her torn chest cavity. The meal consists of slain rust monsters she collected for study, and the drink of several gallons of chunky hyena milk, which she has been feeding to the creatures she keeps in her lair.", + "Even if the characters have little useful information to offer, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will still honor the bargain. She is especially interested in any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they might have found within the Pyramid, as well as details on {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Ankh dangling upon his neck. Once she has gathered all the information she can, she deems their debt settled.", + "Before they part, she informs the characters about the fall of Kunaten Keep. Though she wasn't present during its fall, she has spent the last two days observing the gnolls from a distance. She advises the characters to visit a small Oasis on the outskirts of the settlement to gather water, which they will need to survive out in the dunes. She cautions them against getting too close to the settlement itself, however, as the area is overrun with Anubians.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep lies {@b 1 mile} from the location where the characters were crucified, a distance they can cover in {@b 30 minutes} at a fast pace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] \u2014 Malicia's Second Offer", + "entries": [ + "Tally the points the characters have accumulated on the Path of [Erudition]. If they have {@b 3 points} or more, fate causes them to leave a lasting impression on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, who then proposes a second trade.", + "By now, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} knows that the characters hear the Coiled Whisper in their dreams; if they haven't told her, she uncovers this through the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} reveals she is hunting the voice behind the Coiled Whisper, whom she believes may be playing a role in events throughout Kirat. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is convinced that the Coiled Whisper orchestrated the character's miraculous survival and sees it as evidence that they hold some significance to her plans.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} encourages the characters to continue following the voice in their dreams, in hopes to better understand her identity, intentions, and goals. She then invites them to her lair on the salt flats, a few days east of Kunaten Keep, where they can share what they have learned.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If they agree to her offer, she gives them two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing} and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|XDMG} now, with the promise of further aid upon their arrival at her lair." + ] + }, + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} gives the characters directions to her lair (see {@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), but urges them to prioritize following the Coiled Whisper's instructions whenever possible. She wishes them good luck before taking flight and departing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Sergeant" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "By the time the player characters were being dragged unconscious out of the Pyramid, or swept away by the swift currents of the river, a massive Anubian army was already marching towards Kunaten. When the characters finally arrive at the keep, they will find it destroyed and occupied by the gnolls. This should prove terrifying, as Kunaten is known to be the sole outpost within a vast expanse of treacherous dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Town Destroyed", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is in ruins. When the party first arrives in the area to witness its horrors, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Everywhere you look, crucified bodies line the path in a grim procession, all leading to a single destination. Then, you see the full horror: towering piles of burned bodies, rows of impaled corpses, and shattered weapons, bolts, and debris strewn across the ruins of a destroyed encampment. Rising behind it all is Kunaten Keep, its gates smashed, its buildings reduced to embers, and its heart\u2014the keep at the top of the bluff\u2014claimed by the Anubians. Dozens of gnolls roam the distant streets, while smaller patrols comb the ruined camp outside for anything of value." + ] + }, + "Entering into Kunaten Keep would be suicide. There are hundreds of Anubians currently inside of the settlement and a few dozen more patrolling the perimeter for anything to salvage. Those outside rummage through the burnt tents and corpses for supplies or treasure.", + "The outer perimeter of the settlement is littered with broken tents and decaying shelters. Characters can avoid the patrolling gnolls by hiding amongst the remnants. There is no need to make any checks, unless they delay too long or make loud noises; in which case a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check is required to avoid drawing their attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Inside", + "entries": [ + "Assume the gnolls within the walls of Kunaten Keep are trained military forces, consisting of any combination of {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. With more than 100 soldiers occupying the settlement, the characters have no chance of confronting them directly in their current state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Outside", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls outside looking for salvage are mostly {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] and {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. They always travel in groups of 3 to 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Survivors", + "entries": [ + "There are no survivors for the characters to find within or around the town (with one exception, refer to '{@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper}' ahead). Those found here were among the first to be crucified and are unlikely to have survived this long." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenging for Loot", + "entries": [ + "Characters left without their equipment, such as those who were crucified, may wish to scavenge the corpses and the ruins of the encampment for gear and supplies.", + "The party has 1 hour to scavenge for loot before Anubian patrols arrive. If they stay beyond this time, they must make a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to remain undetected. On a failure, they are spotted and attacked (see 'Patrols' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenged Items", + "entries": [ + "The characters find the following by scavenging the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Club|XPHB|Clubs}, two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}, two {@item Spear|XPHB|Spears}, a {@item Glaive|XPHB}, a {@item Handaxe|XPHB}, a {@item Light Crossbow|XPHB} with 13 {@item Bolt|XPHB|Bolts}, a {@item Net|XPHB}, and five {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor", + "entries": [ + "One set of {@item Ring Mail|XPHB}, two {@item Chain Shirt|XPHB|Chain Shirts}, and one {@item Leather Armor|XPHB}. Additionally, they can scavenge as many {@item Padded Armor|XPHB} and {@item Hide Armor|XPHB} as they need from the torn rags found in the area. They can also fashion as many {@item Shield|XPHB|Shields} as needed from the materials scattered around." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Items", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Tent|XPHB|Tents}, two barrels (useful for carrying water), a {@item Holy Symbol|XPHB|Holy Symbol of Asmodeus}, a {@item Backpack|XPHB}, a 20-foot {@item rope|XPHB|Silk Rope}, a {@item Blanket|XPHB|Heavy Blanket}, a {@item Flute|XPHB}, a {@item Hammer|XPHB}, a {@item Manacles|XPHB|Set of Manacles}, a {@item Book|XPHB|Blank Book}, a shovel, a Bar of Soap, a {@item Bell|XPHB}, and ten {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches}." + ] + }, + "They also find a broken arcane focus\u2014a rod that can be repaired by using the handle of two weapons as a replacement, making the weapons unusable in the process, and dedicating 8 hours of work to the task. Once repaired, the rod is revealed to be a {@item +1 Rod of the Pact Keeper|XDMG}. The wand grants the wielder the ability to cast the spell {@spell Shatter|XPHB} twice, regaining all uses at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Patrols", + "entries": [ + "Characters spotted by the patrols are attacked by a number of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] equal to the number of characters present. The gnolls flee if half of their group is killed, yipping and cackling as they retreat, loud enough to draw the attention of more patrols. If the characters do not leave the area within 10 minutes, another patrol arrives with an equal number of gnolls.", + "Each gnoll carries a {@item Spear|XPHB}, ragged vestments that function as {@item Leather Armor|XPHB}, one unit of Traveling Supplies, and {@dice 2d6} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} stolen from the settlement.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hyenas & Gnolls", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas are instinctively drawn to the gnolls due to an ancient pact made with demons\u2014a kinship the gnolls later rejected after embracing the Aru's light. Although the gnolls now despise the hyenas, the beasts remain unnaturally loyal and will fight to the death for them. The giant hyenas of the Wasteland are twisted, demonic mutations of their once-loyal counterparts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati worked hard to settle Kunaten Keep, drawn by the abundance of water springs in the area. There are springs both within the settlement and in the surrounding lands. As the characters have prior experience with the settlement, they should be able to find one without too much hassle.", + "Each water spring near Kunaten Keep has a small pool of fresh, drinkable water, encircled by grass and palm trees bearing dates and peaches.", + "Drinking from the spring can fulfill the characters' water needs for the day, but they'll need a way to transport water if they plan to endure a long trek through the dunes. They may try salvaging buckets or barrels from the area (see {@adventure Scavenging for Loot|SoD|5|Scavenging for Loot}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Since the gnolls are more focused on scavenging the dead and pillaging Kunaten Keep, they pay little attention to the water springs in the area. This gives the characters a brief opportunity to rest here. If they desperately need it, you may allow them to take a s ngle {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the springs; afterward, the area grows increasingly dangerous, as patrols begin sweeping the region, forcing the characters to move on.", + "Should the characters stay too long and attract the attention of patrols, you can use the encounter 'Patrols' to run the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Saving Grace - Squirp is Alive", + "entries": [ + "If your players are struggling managing their supplies, or if you sense that the gritty survival tone of this chapter may not suit them, consider using this event to provide them with some help.", + "About 300 feet away, while they rest at the Oasis, the party spots 'Squirp,' Mog the giant's cherished pet camel. Squirp fled into the dunes amidst the chaos of the attack and has now returned, driven by instinct and a desire to find the giant. Sadly, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} lies dead within Kunaten Keep. However, the characters could still lead Squirp away to safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calming Squirp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Camel|XMM} is anxious and easily startled. To get her to cooperate, the characters will need to calm her down first. An offering of water and fresh grass, combined with a {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, will do the trick. The check automatically succeeds if a character says \"She's so cute, Squirp\" within her presence, as this phrase has become a comforting mantra for the camel. Additionally, if a character assisted {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} against the bullies during Chapter 4, Squirp will instinctively recognize them as friendly and approach them on her own.", + "The characters can scavenge for a barrel that holds up to 40 gallons of water in the settlement, which the camel can carry throughout the journey. This much water will last a group of 4 creatures about 5 days. The camel can survive without food or water for at least two weeks, so the characters don't need to worry about her." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters are ready to leave the area around Kunaten Keep for good, they spot a group of gnolls guiding a portly tiefling at the point of their spears. This is none other than {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whom they saved in Chapter 3.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} managed to stay alive due to his limited understanding of Anubian, which allowed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his sergeants to interrogate him on the region's current geography and political borders, which he revealed under threat of death\u2014a fact he is deeply ashamed of. With his usefulness nearly spent, he is to be transferred to a compound the Anubians are constructing near the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|XMM}, but has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill History} checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is unarmed and has no armor." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Road of Crucifixions", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Road of Crucifixions' battlemap. The gnolls are transporting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} along a macabre pathway flanked by rows of crucified victims, all while heading south towards the Pyramid. The group consists of two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] and an {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}, as well as five {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} trailing them about 20 feet behind. One gnoll hauls a heavy sled carrying an assortment of rope-tied containers and loose items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The sled holds a variety of trinkets, curios, and valuables either looted from Kunaten Keep or taken from its victims, worth about 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in total and weighing approximately 100 pounds (5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per pound). Most of these items are of Anubian origin. Among the trinkets, the characters find a {@item Necklace of Adaptation|XDMG} and a {@item +1 Javelin|XDMG}.", + "Each gnoll carries one unit of Traveling Supplies, as well as {@dice 2d6} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} pilfered from the settlement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Stolen Items", + "entries": [ + "If needed, you can load the sled with any item stolen by the Anubians from a crucified character, particularly plot or backstory relevant items such as the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides fate such that the characters are able to obtain what they need." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Should the characters fail to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and he is taken to the Pyramid, his fate will be sealed; he will be imprisoned and eventually executed, with no hope of rescue. His absence will resonate throughout Al'Kirat, depriving the city of one of the few NPCs knowledgeable enough in Anubian society to provide valuable insights into the gnolls.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is currently in shock after seeing many of his friends die. If given the chance to speak about the experience, he finds comfort in detailing the horrors he witnessed as a way to cope with his sadness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does Rumbold Know?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} experienced the attack firsthand and survived. As such, there is no one better suited to recount the events of the assault. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} knows all the information detailed at the introduction to this chapter.", + "Further, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} makes these additional observations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark managed to take off before the gnolls could reach it. Crossbow shots likely damaged the balloon, as it was visibly losing altitude before it vanished west into the horizon. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} observed that a hunting pack was sent the following day to search for a potential wreck, but the scouts have not yet returned\u2014that was two days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Undead", + "entries": [ + "Though they appear undead, Anubians behaved as if they were alive: they bled, ate, breathed, scratched their itches, and even sneezed. Some appeared to examine their own decaying bodies, as if confused about their existence. The magic affecting them seems to simulate or impart a strange semblance of life. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} observed that some gnolls could consume food and water despite having torn-open stomachs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Do Not Enter Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "Any attempt to infiltrate Kunaten Keep would be in vain, as everyone inside its walls has already perished; {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was the last remaining survivor. The gnolls are deeply entrenched inside and number in the hundreds." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c52" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c52" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Journey Onto Death", + "entries": [ + "With Kunaten Keep reduced to ruins and the gnolls growing in number, the characters have no choice but to brave the vast Wasteland of Kirat. Along the way, they'll need to scavenge for food and gather kindling for their fires, all while evading the deadly predators that stalk the barren landscape.", + "This section offers guidance on how to manage the journey. It includes hunting tables, simplified foraging rules, rules for making fires with limited supplies, and a variety of encounters and events that the characters may face during their trek.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "entries": [ + "With nowhere else to go, the characters will likely choose to travel west, toward the city of Al'Kirat. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s dreams and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}'s incessant rambling will also point them in that direction. However, no matter which direction they choose, they are destined to meet {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and the remaining survivors of the Skylark, which crashed a few days' walk from Kunaten Keep.", + "Whether the party stumbles upon the survivors of the Skylark, or the survivors find them instead, will depend on how well the characters manage their {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} levels during the three-day journey. This meeting triggers in one of two ways: at the end of their third day of travel from Kunaten Keep, or when it's clear the party can no longer move forward. Whichever the case, refer to {@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark} later in this chapter for the fated encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Go West", + "entries": [ + "The story of {@i Sands of Doom} takes place west of Kunaten Keep, so the aim is to push the characters in that direction. Listed below are several reasons the characters may want to avoid heading in other directions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "To the north are the Fanged Mountains, a sprawling range famous for the salt pillars that fill its valleys. {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fanged Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) make their homes there and are notoriously territorial. There are no known settlements in the region, and climbing the steep cliffs would take weeks at best." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "East", + "entries": [ + "To the east of Kunaten Keep lie the Sands of No Return, an uncharted and unmapped section of the Wasteland. The dunes are believed to stretch further for hundreds of miles, spanning eastward and northward, covering an area nearly three times the size of Kirat.", + "Nomadic bands of ferocious {@creature Centaur Trooper|XMM|Centaurs} roam the vast desert, occasionally forming hordes large enough to sack and plunder cities in O'grila. Their ongoing skirmishes with the orcs keep them on alert, patrolling their lands and killing any trespassers without mercy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has sent tens of thousands of gnoll soldiers surging across the orcish mesa, eager to reclaim their ancient lands. By now, they have already begun their march on O'grila, sacking the towns on its fringes. Traveling through the mesa will inevitably draw the attention of warring orcs and Anubians, who are quick to kill or capture anything they encounter. The characters may acquire this information from {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a captured gnoll, or a dream imparted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Wasteland_Monstrosity.webp" + }, + "title": "A monstrosity of the Wasteland" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying Alive", + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland is known for swallowing up poorly prepared caravans. Attempting to cross it with limited supplies, scarce water, and damaged equipment is practically suicide. The characters have a harsh journey ahead, and they'll need every resource at their disposal to survive. Potentially having to burn their own belongings to keep campfires going will soon be the least of their worries.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Handling Gritty Survival", + "entries": [ + "The difficulty and length of this chapter can be adjusted to suit the preferences of your players. Some players love gritty survival mechanics, like hunting for food or finding ways to stave off hypothermia. Others may prefer a more heroic focus, where the priority is slaying monsters over managing hunger. As the GM, your job is to understand the experience your players want and gauge the level of grittiness they will most find enjoyable.", + "Keep in mind that characters will not be able to gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} for this portion of the chapter. As such, it's wise to challenge them with Easy difficulty encounters and low damage hazards. By slowly wearing down their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} with simpler challenges, you can better track their resources and build stronger tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting for Food", + "entries": [ + "Thankfully, food is plentiful in the Wasteland, provided the characters aren't too picky or too weak to hunt for it. The land teems with giant insects, monsters, and animal herds\u2014 each dangerous in their own way. Securing food on the first day might not be as difficult, but as the days drag on, the effort will eventually wear them down.", + "Searching for food takes {@b 1 hour}, during which the characters cannot travel. This involves tracking, setting traps, and exploring every nook and cranny in the area. The character searching for food must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if another character accompanies them on the search. The outcome depends on the result of the check, as outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good Hunt", + "entries": [ + "A roll of 14 or higher results in the characters finding a proper beast to hunt. To see what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table. Though the meat is stringy and tough, it is nutritious and filling." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Poor Hunt", + "entries": [ + "Rolls of 13 or lower result in the characters finding unpleasant food. To determine what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table. The meat is either unpalatable or mildly toxic, possibly causing sickness, nausea, or diarrhea. Any creature that eats it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer the {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} condition until they eat a proper meal." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaction Roll", + "entries": [ + "Each time you roll on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom} or {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table, roll a second {@dice d6} as well. On a roll of 1-2, the creature is hostile. On 3-4, it is indifferent, inattentive, or focused elsewhere. On 5-6, it is friendly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "The hunt tables are based on the assumption that not all characters will hunt for food together, and are therefore Easy difficulty encounters balanced to be faced by two characters. However, even if four or more characters participate, you can still use these encounters such as they are, as sticking together to remain strong should be a valid strategy worth rewarding." + ] + }, + "{@note Large-sized characters or NPCs require four times the food listed on the hunt tables presented here, while Giant-sized creatures require sixteen times the amount.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Rust_Monster.webp" + }, + "title": "Rust Monster" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Good Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|XMM|Giant Goats} and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats}", + "Found climbing a steep canyon. The goats put up a stubborn fight if challenged. Each is enough to feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards}", + "Buried half a foot beneath the sand, they leap out aggressively when approached. Each can feed up to five people." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 2d4+2} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars}", + "Found stampeding across the desert, each can feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d8} {@creature Axe Beak|XMM|Axe Beaks}", + "Found digging for underground plants, they run at the first sign of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 3d6} {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks}", + "Found in an elevated canyon near several nests, each bird can feed one person. The nests contain {@dice 4d4} eggs, with four eggs enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 6d6} {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}", + "They are found skulking and tracking the characters but flee at the first hint of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Poor Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}", + "Gathered around the skeleton of a manticore, they eat the iron from its body. Each is enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}", + "Discovered inside a deep, dark hole, these insects exhibit an unnatural hunger. Each swarm provides enough food to feed one person." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}]", + "Coiled around their nest in a narrow cave, they guard one egg for each snake present. Two of them are needed to feed one person and each egg can feed one person." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Giant Centipede|XMM|Giant Centipedes}", + "At the bottom of a sloped sand pit, they gather to feast on a rotting hyena. It takes two of them to feed one person." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 1d8+1} {@creature Stirge|XMM|Stirges}", + "They aimlessly drift as a small swarm in search for prey. Three of them feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}", + "Starving and malnourished, they track the characters and eventually corner them. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Blood_Hawks.webp" + }, + "title": "Blood hawks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foraging for Kindling or Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to forage for kindling or food will struggle. The Wasteland is barren, and the plants that do grow here are difficult to find.", + "Foraging requires {@b 6 hours} of effort and cannot be done while traveling. The character must decide whether to search for kindling or food, then choose to make either a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wood", + "entries": [ + "The character scours the area for branches, leaves, grass, or any other flammable material that could be used as kindling. The character is able to scavenge enough flammable material to fuel a fire for a number of hours equal to half their roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The character explores areas where plants are more likely to grow, such as elevated cliffs, valleys, or rocky steppes away from the coarse sand. On a roll of 20 or higher, they find edible plants, fruits, seeds, or berries, enough to feed {@dice 1d6} creatures for a day. A roll of 19 or lower yields nothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "{@b Searching for water is futile}\u2014any attempt to do so automatically fails. Water can only be found at an Oasis, making it nearly impossible to secure elsewhere in the Wasteland. Any water collected from the river basin, Kunaten Keep, or provided by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} must be rationed throughout the whole journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kindling", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess both tents and sleeping bags, a roaring campfire won't be necessary to fend off the biting cold of the night. However, without those two essentials, they'll have to scavenge for flammable materials to fuel their fires (see 'Foraging for Kindling or Food').", + "Characters can sacrifice almost any item they have to fuel a fire, provided they are willing to lose it in the process. Giving up a book or a piece of {@item Leather Armor|XPHB} is a small price for survival. Small flammable objects will fuel a fire for 1 hour, while larger items can do so for 2 hours.", + "Presented here are some examples of items that the characters might be able to use as kindling:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Many weapons have wooden handles. Detaching one and throwing it into the fire provides 1 hour of kindling, but the weapon suffers {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls until it is repaired." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "A character can tear off expendable parts of their clothing, such as sleeves, for kindling. Stripping enough to leave only the bare essentials will provide 1 hour of fuel." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Kits", + "entries": [ + "Sacrificing a Tool kit, such as {@item Painter's Supplies|XPHB} or {@item Weaver's Tools|XPHB}, can feed a fire for 2 hours. Wooden musical instruments, like {@item Lute|XPHB|Lutes} or {@item Lyre|XPHB|Lyres}, can also sustain a fire for 2 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Paper", + "entries": [ + "Paper burns fast but doesn't last long. A single crumpled page might only fuel a fire for a few minutes. At least 20 pages are needed to fuel a fire for 1 hour, while a full book can provide kindling for up to 4 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Animals", + "entries": [ + "Throwing the corpses of two Medium-sized creatures, such as {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} or {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM|Constrictor Snakes}, into the fire will keep it burning for 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Events", + "entries": [ + "Travel is only as exciting as the events that happen along the way. This section offers a series of events to enrich the days spent traversing the desert, whether the characters are traveling between the river basin and Kunaten Keep or heading west towards civilization. You're free to use as many or as few of these events as you like, in any order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focus on Roleplay", + "entries": [ + "The events presented here are designed to immerse players in a harsh survival environment without overwhelming them. Since the characters are expected to hunt for food, facing beasts and monsters in the process, these events are designed either without combat or feature Easy difficulty encounters that won't overly deplete their resources." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cluster of Vultures", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs during the day. The characters notice a flock of {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} circling about 500 feet away in the distance. They hover above the corpses of a recently fallen group of survivors from Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corpses", + "entries": [ + "The three corpses include two male tieflings wearing the tabards of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, and a male tiefling child. With no food or water left, the survivors chose to take their own lives, rather than to pass out from exhaustion and be devoured alive by wild animals. Each corpse has a slit throat.", + "One of the Seekers wears well-kept {@item Splint Armor|XPHB}, with a {@item Spear|XPHB} strapped to his back and a bloodied {@item Dagger|XPHB} in his hand. The other is dressed in {@item Studded Leather|XPHB}, carrying two {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars} at his belt and a pouch with 35 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The child is unarmored and unarmed but wears a small amber amulet worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} around his neck. Each victim carries their own waterskin, all empty." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vultures", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 2d6} {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Vulture|XMM|Giant Vultures} are picking apart the bodies, but they swiftly fly off if the party confronts them. If so, they remain watching from a distance for a few minutes, irritated but fearful.", + "Allow the characters to study the corpses and loot what they want, but make it clear that the vultures grow bolder with each passing minute, drawing closer each moment that passes. If the characters take too long, the smaller vultures start nipping at them as a warning. If the vultures are attacked or the characters refuse to leave, the entire flock will attack. They're not interested in fighting to the death, however, and will retreat if reduced to half their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm in the Night", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place at night. Just as the characters settle in, the calm is abruptly broken by the onset of a sandstorm. Sandstorms are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Sandstorms}.", + "While the sandstorm won't directly harm the characters, it may destroy their tents and put out their fire. The winds are strong enough to lift the tents off the ground and carry them away\u2014tearing them in the process.", + "The storm rages for five minutes, snuffing out campfires and scattering any fuel that had been used to keep them burning\u2014lost now to the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "To help secure the tents, have each character make a skill check of their choice, as long as they have a reasonable way to contribute in securing the tents. Add up the results and divide it by the number of characters who participated. If the average is 13 or higher, they succeed and safeguard the tents; if not, the tents are lifted up, blown away, and torn.", + "At your discretion, with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and the necessary materials, the tents could be repaired\u2014but materials would have to be sacrificed in order to do so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lurking Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "This event starts at night and continues over the course of two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1 - Night", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} approach the party's camp while they sleep. If someone is keeping watch, they can spot the skulking hyenas with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or higher. If not noticed or scared off, the hyenas sneak in, steal some of the character's food, and dash away; with the watcher only catching sight of them as they flee with their prize. You can decide how much food they take\u2014ideally enough to pose a setback without being fatal to the party." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Daylight", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas have the characters' scent and are now trailing them. Throughout the day, the characters hear their distant cackling and yipping following them from a distance. The hyenas always stay within 300 feet and flee if attacked or approached. The hyenas increase in number as the day goes on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Night", + "entries": [ + "This night, dozens of hyenas surround the camp, their yipping echoing for hours on end. Then, just as they seem to be closing in on the camp, they suddenly flee\u2014as if spooked by something. What frightens them is up to you. You could leave it open-ended, suggest the presence of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} in the area, or combine this with another event from this section to create a more intricate storyline. For example, you could transition into 'Sandstorm in the Night' or 'Blind Death' to explain why the hyenas retreated." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + "This event happens during the day, ideally when the characters are delirious from hunger or {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}. The characters witness a mirage, an echo of the past, conjured by the lingering taint of the dune. The vision shows a vast swarm of insects, led by huge insectoid monsters, descending upon an army of Anubian soldiers. Dwarves recognize these creatures as Darakni, their age-old enemies.", + "The mirage starts as the characters suddenly witness a grand army of gnolls marching alongside them, side by side heading in the same direction, resplendent in magnificent {@item Plate Armor|XPHB} and bearing large black banners that flutter in the wind. Far in the distance, a majestic city comes into view\u2014its towering statues, grand plazas, and verdant gardens barely visible in the swirling heat. Then, a {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, dark like a storm cloud, descends upon the city, before surging towards the characters and the gnolls around them. As the dark cloud envelops the soldiers, their bodies wither, their armor corrodes, and their banners are torn to shreds. As the dark cloud finally reaches the characters, the mirage gradually dissolves into something else.", + "Mirages like these often obscure reality, transforming one thing into another. Select the true form of the mirage from the two options provided below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Once the mirage fades, you can reveal it as an approaching sandstorm. The characters must find shelter to evade it. The sandstorm lasts for 1 hour, forcing them to bunker down in a cave or crevasse until it passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Real Swarm", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are doing well on {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the mirage can turn to be a real {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM|Swarm of Locusts}. As they storm the characters, have each of them make a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, they take 10 ({@damage 4d4}) Piercing damage, or half as much on a success. The swarm then disappears into the distance." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blind Death", + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds at night, preferably if the characters make a noise loud enough to attract undead to their camp.", + "A gnoll {@creature Mummy|XMM} approaches the camp, moaning as it searches for the source of the sounds that drew it in. Its eyes have been gouged out or eaten by some beast, leaving it blind, so it navigates only by sound. If the characters remain silent, it roams throughout and near the camp for an hour before it leaves. The characters can trick it with sounds or warmth to lure it away peacefully. The mummy will attack if provoked or if any creature makes a sound within its range.", + "{@note The curse of mummy rot is extremely dangerous. Make sure your players understand that getting cursed will likely result in their death.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Is That Water?", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when one or more characters are delirious from thirst or exhaustion. Use it if characters are out of water and you want to provide some in order to prevent them from dying.", + "One or more characters experience a mirage conjured by the Will of the Sands, designed to kill them. These characters see what appears to be a small Oasis a few hundred feet away: a spring of water surrounded by grass and two palm trees. In truth, the water is {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, the grass is a collection of broken animal bones, and the palm trees are ancient ruined pillars.", + "The mirage breaks for a character if they step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or try to drink from it. Characters who aren't delirious from thirst are unaffected by the mirage and recognize the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} for what it is. Quicksands are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extracting Water", + "entries": [ + "Quicksand is a mix of sand and water, created where the Rust of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}) has been destroyed for one reason or another, allowing the water imprisoned below to seep into the sand above.", + "With a {@dc 20} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can deduce their ability to extract water from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} using a strainer. Straining water is labor-intensive, providing enough water for one creature after 4 hours of work. Since the patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is small, only two creatures can work on straining the sand for its water at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Earthen elementals, driven mad by the Will of the Sands and the forced integration of water into their domain (as these elementals loathe water), seek to attack any creature that survives the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. These elementals take on the form of {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. The number of mud mephits is the same as the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Manticore", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place during the day and may stretch across two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1", + "entries": [ + "A hungry {@creature Manticore|XMM} approaches the characters. He is a runt, bullied by his peers and driven from the metal veins of Center Spire where manticores lair and feed. Desperately craving metal to eat, rather than flesh, he swoops down after spotting the characters and threatens them to hand over any metal they have.", + "While a {@creature Manticore|XMM} is not beyond the party's capabilities to defeat, fighting it would strain the party's resources when it could simply be reasoned with. The creature can be placated with either a single piece of medium or heavy armor or two weapons, provided they are primarily made of iron or steel.", + "If it receives what it wants, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} takes the items and departs peacefully\u2014for now. If the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is fought, it retreats after losing half of its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "Whether the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is given what it wants or is driven away in a fight, it comes back the following day to demand more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2", + "entries": [ + "This follow-up takes place the following day. The {@creature Manticore|XMM} approaches the party once again, hungry for more iron, and demands the same amount it requested the first time.", + "If the party gave him iron during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is more open to negotiation and a potential partnership. A successful {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception} or {@skill Persuasion}) check allows the characters to convince him to complete a task for them, such as scouting or hunting, in exchange for the iron. As long as the agreement continues to benefit him, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is willing to maintain this relationship until such time that the characters depart the Wasteland.", + "If the party fought him during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} adopts a new, more brutal strategy. He threatens to wait until the characters are asleep and then hurl tail spikes at their tents to ruin them or at their animals to kill them. His threats are calculated, designed to cripple the party's chances of survival in ways they can't easily defend against, hoping to pressure them into giving him the iron he needs. He will make good on his threats if the character's don't comply." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fall of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "When scouts near Kunaten Keep warned the garrison of a mysterious army approaching from the south, many soldiers hurried to evacuate as many civilians as possible onto the zeppelin, later dying bravely in order to slow down the enemy and ensure it escaped.", + "Unfortunately, during the battle, several bolts tore through the balloon's tough hide and damaged the wings that allows the ship to maneuver in mid-air. While the balloon could still fly\u2014albeit fairly low\u2014the damaged wings left the vessel unable to properly veer away from the mighty winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}. To not be destroyed by the spiraling storm, they chose to make a rough landing as far from Kunaten Keep as they could.", + "The vessel was fortunate to crash land onto the soft dunes found near the spire, where patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} are a common occurrence, which helped soften the impact and spared the ship. The survivors are now doing their best to remain hidden from the hungry beasts and numerous undead that roam the area, while they search for materials to repair the ship as quickly as possible.", + "What the survivors don't know is that an Anubian hunting party has been tracking the vessel, following a trail of debris fallen from the damaged ship. To aid in their search, the Anubians have even enlisted local manticores, offering them iron in exchange for help scouting the area. Once found, the survivors may soon have to make a desperate stand against the Anubians, and they will need the characters' help if they hope to survive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Inside_the_Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "Inside the Skylark" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated Meeting", + "entries": [ + "The characters are fated to find the Skylark by the end of their third day of travel after departing from Kunaten Keep. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has manipulated events to ensure that the characters will encounter the vessel. As such, no matter which direction they choose, you can place the Skylark in their path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is a flying vessel, lifted by a balloon filled with elemental air and powered by a unique and mysterious artifact known as a Power Stone. A description of the ship is provided at the end of {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3|The Skylark}.", + "The vessel landed on a shallow patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, which fortunately absorbed the impact. The ship has sunk 15 feet into the bottom of the patch, forming a secure nesting hole that prevents it from tilting or shifting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is located wherever the party arrives after traveling three days from Kunaten Keep. Otherwise, you can place it in any location of your choice approximately 40 miles west of Kunaten Keep and 10 miles south of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}.", + "With {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} nearby, the winds in the area blow at 30 miles per hour. These gusts produce a continuous whistling sound overhead and lift sand onto elevated surfaces, such as the ship's deck, which must be cleaned regularly.", + "{@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} is a major landmark of the Wasteland. For more information, see its entry on {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains enough food and water to support the survivors of the ship, the characters, and any animals or NPCs they bring, for up to 10 days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Power Stone that fuels the ship wards off the influence of the Will of the Sands, provided the crew keeps the cursed sand from creeping into the vessel\u2014a task they've done well to accomplish so far. As a result, the chambers of the Skylark count as an Oasis and the characters can gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while resting inside.", + "The Power Stone was an elvish gift given to the Sultana, and apart from the knowledge of how to replenish its magical energies (see '{@adventure Repair the Vessel|SoD|5|Repair the Vessel}' at the end of this section) and use it to operate the vessel, no one fully understands how it works or how such an artifact was made." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support from Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, the captain of the Skylark, has been in daily contact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} through the use of {@spell Sending|XPHB} spells. Unfortunately, the support from Al'Kirat has been limited.", + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} reports that Divination spells aren't working on Kunaten Keep, leaving them blind to the situation there. He's also reluctant to attempt a teleportation onto the Skylark, given the Wasteland's tendency to disrupt such magic, which could result in a mishap that might cost him his life.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} has told {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} that scouts carrying supplies have been sent from Zarai to locate the ship. However, since it is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, the survivors will likely have to devise a way to repair the vessel on their own (the scouts will never end up finding the vessel)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Finding the Skylark: Alternate Event", + "entries": [ + "If it appears that the characters will be unable to survive the full three days of travel from Kunaten\u2014whether they've run out of supplies or are too injured to continue\u2014consider a scenario where a scouting party finds and saves them.", + "Describe a scene where the exhausted characters collapse one by one, falling face down into the hot sand as they succumb to unconsciousness. In their feverish delirium, they feel themselves being dragged across the sand, hearing muffled voices all around them. Gradually, they each awaken inside a cozy, wooden cabin\u2014having been found and saved by the survivors of the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark was built to carry over 100 people without hindering its flight. However, in the chaos leading up to the attack on Kunaten Keep, only two-thirds of its maximum capacity were able to board. Further, some survivors were lost to the volley of crossbow bolts that peppered the ship during lift-off, a few more to the rough landing, and several more to the monsters and undead in the area.", + "From the original 70 passengers who boarded the ship at Kunaten Keep, only 50 remain. The breakdown of the survivors is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Important Passengers|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "There are four important passengers. Two are wealthy human merchants who supplied the expedition with much-needed lumber. Another is a dwarven engineer from Drek'Alor, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of Kunaten Keep. The two humans and the dwarf use the statistics of {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles}. The final one is an Arbiter from Al'Kirat named {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Zaluna Al'Zara|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Crew of the Skylark|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The engineers who pilot and maintain the ship include three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers') and a highly decorated wizard named {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} that leads them (see 'Alacrity')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Civilians|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The civilians include forty {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} who are a combination of artisans, laborers, and merchants. Two are hunters skilled enough with Crossbows to fight and use the statistics of {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Fighters|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "Five warriors serve as {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s bodyguards. Among them is an adventurer named {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Squeak') and four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see 'Kirati Soldiers'), former guards of Kunaten Keep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "An idealistic young tiefling, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sought adventure but found far more than she bargained for.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the niece of the Sultana of Al'Kirat. Her description and statistics are detailed in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She wears a {@item Ring of Protection|XDMG} and wields a {@item Rod of Alertness|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a {@creature Kenku|XMM}. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of 'Squeak'.", + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Knight|XMM} and has access to three 'luck' points. As a free action, he can use these points to reroll any Attack roll, Ability check, or {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} he makes, or to reroll an Attack roll made against him. He regains all expended luck points at the end of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, and {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} are special stat blocks designed to be easy to control during large-scale battles. They will be used in the {@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark} encounter described later in this section.", + "Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} they are made to do, have no Proficiencies, and make Ability checks with no modifiers.", + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} have 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 14 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom} within 80 feet with line of sight.", + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Making First Contact", + "entries": [ + "After fending off hungry monsters and the occasional undead, the survivors of the Skylark are understandably on edge. When the characters first arrive, the survivors greet them with swords drawn, though they calm quickly once they realize the characters are neither Anubians nor bandits.", + "After introductions are made, the crew of the Skylark offers the characters rest, food, and assistance for any ailments they may have, hoping in return that the characters will help them escape their current predicament.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "News of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "None of the survivors know of the fate of Kunaten Keep, as the fort was still standing when they left. The news of its fall is hard on everyone, but especially on {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, whose father was at the keep during the attack. If {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is with the party, he sadly confirms that Zevara Pal'Zara was killed, driving {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to tears. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} chooses to omit that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} tortured her father to make an example of him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna's Healing", + "entries": [ + "Characters suffering from long-term poisons or diseases can receive healing through {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, who is happy to cast the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Zaluna.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Alacrity.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair the Vessel", + "entries": [ + "The shots fired at the vessel by the Anubians, and the rough landing into the dunes that it forced, have heavily damaged the Skylark. By the time the characters arrive, the crew has already spent several days repairing the vessel and will need an additional {@b two days} to complete them.", + "The real problem is the Power Stone, the artifact that powers the Skylark's flight. The rushed departures the vessel made from both Al'Kirat (at the end of Chapter 3) and Kunaten Keep meant that the proper rituals to recharge the stone were not fully completed, which requires divine energy as fuel. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} believes she could recharge the Power Stone if she had a source of raw usable divine power, and has an idea for where to find just that.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recharging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "The cloth bindings the Anubians used to entomb themselves are imbued with powerful, long-lasting enchantments. What's more, burning the cloth siphons away the divine magic (which explains why mummies are vulnerable to fire). {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} believes that by gathering enough of these bindings from the mummies in the area, she could siphon the magic and transfer it to the Power Stone in order to recharge it.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} explains that the limited number of soldiers at her command made it difficult to both hunt mummies and defend the vessel. With the characters now on hand, she requests their help in retrieving mummified bindings for her. Alternatively, the characters may present {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} with 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of Heka-infused amber\u2014rich in divine power and sufficient to fully recharge the Power Stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Charging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "When the characters return with the mummified bindings, or offer {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} enough of their amber, it takes 8 hours to extract the divine magic and recharge the Power Stone. Once finished, the Skylark can take flight, provided the repairs are completed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunt of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "When the characters leave to hunt for mummies, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} offers to accompany them. She is unsure of the best way to hunt for a mummy and has no clear plan, but is willing to risk her life to help in any way she can. {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom}, on the other hand, is forced to follow after {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} as her primary bodyguard and finds himself {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB} by fear and terrified of every sound that echoes from the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB}.", + "At night, the Wasteland belongs to the undead, where the dunes conceal legions of mummies that stir only after the sun has sunk beneath the horizon. Finding one is simply a matter of time. Let the characters get creative with their methods for luring out a mummy. The simplest method is to make noise\u2014anything loud enough will rouse the mummies and draw them to the characters\u2014but doing so risks attracting more than the party can handle.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Their search can result in one of three outcomes: Good, Normal, or Bad. The outcome is determined by a group check made by the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Check", + "entries": [ + "Have each character make a skill check using any skill that could reasonably help in the search. Add all the checks together, then divide the result by the number of characters. If the average is 13 or lower, they get the Bad outcome. An average of 14 to 19 results in the Normal outcome, while 20 or higher earns them the Good outcome." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good", + "entry": "The party ambushes four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Normal", + "entry": "The party encounters four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}. In the second round, four {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} join the battle, with another four appearing in the third round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bad", + "entry": "As 'Normal,' except the party is ambushed by the mummies during the first round. Also, in the third round, a skeletal ogre appears alongside the skeletons, using the statistics of a {@creature Ogre Zombie|XMM}." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "entries": [ + "At a night of your choosing while the characters sleep in the Skylark, ideally after the Power Stone has been recharged but before the repairs are completed, the player characters receive another dream, sent to them by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}. The dream is split into three segments, each foretelling a different event in sequential order.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "In the first segment, the characters see a group of Anubian scouts sweeping through the dunes until they find the Skylark. The whispers say, \"{@i They are coming...}\"", + "In the second segment, the vision shows both the characters and the survivors building barricades, laying traps, and readying to hold their ground in a fierce battle against the gnolls. In the background, the whispers say, \"{@i Convince them to stay....you must help them fight...}\"", + "In the final segment, the characters see themselves traveling with {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}. The whispers say, \"{@i Once the vessel is protected, you must come see me. It is time for us to meet. It is time...}\"" + ] + }, + "As the images fade, the dream ends with the whispers warning, \"{@i The Anubians will arrive by noon. They will attack without parley. If you prepare your defenses, they will fall into your trap.}\" The characters then wake up the next morning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To leave or to Stay", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls are set to arrive and attack the Skylark {@b four hours} after the characters awake. Before that happens, they will want to speak with the crew in order to decide how to proceed.", + "Recently, the crew has been experiencing unusual dreams, not too dissimilar to the ones the characters have been having as of late. This makes them more inclined to trust the characters when they mention their omens\u2014even if they would otherwise be hard to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Leave", + "entries": [ + "Even though the Skylark is not fully repaired, it could still take flight now that the Power Stone has been refueled. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is confident that the repairs made so far would allow her to fly the vessel safely back to Al'Kirat, though the lack of repairs would likely cause it irreversible damage if they do so. This option would, however, spare the crew from battling the Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Stay", + "entries": [ + "Few of the survivors are fighters, and those who are have already witnessed too much death to feel any courage left for a battle with Anubians. It would take a solid plan, and perhaps a rousing speech, if the characters hope to persuade them to stay and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Zaluna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} tells the characters that she is willing to accompany them to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}, but only if they resist persuading {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and the rest of the crew to stay. Letting the vessel go would leave {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} and the characters stranded with no way back home, but she values the lives of the survivors too much to let them face the Anubians' assault.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Test", + "entries": [ + "This is a hidden test from the sphinx. She expects the characters to adhere to her omen and persuade the crew to stay and fight. While {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} will resent their choice if they do so, she ultimately decides to join them on their journey regardless once the battle is over. The sphinx intends to teach the characters that by trusting her omens, even when doing so is difficult, everything will ultimately fall into place for the better." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Choice of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The characters now face a difficult decision. The party has three main options to choose from, each of which will significantly impact their Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters convince the crew to stay and help them mount a defense against the Anubians. They also agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams. Once the meeting is complete, they return to a fully repaired Skylark, ready to fly back to civilization.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters choose to stay behind as the Skylark flies back to Al'Kirat, sparing them a fight with the Anubians and ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. They agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams, but once the meeting concludes, they are left stranded in the Great Wasteland with no easy means of escape.", + "Before the vessel departs, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} supplies the characters with 10 days' worth of Travel Supplies, assuming they have an animal to carry it (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they don't, she gives them 3 days' worth\u2014the most they can likely carry on foot without a Hauler.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Meeting a Sphinx|SoD|5|Meeting a Sphinx}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters disregard Prophecy's omens. They may immediately leave aboard the Skylark to return to Al'Kirat, or choose to journey towards Malicia's Lair rather than to travel to the Temple of Time. Any other major deviation from the way {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} envisioned these series of events to transpire also falls within the [Erudition] umbrella.", + "If the characters do not visit the Temple of Time, proceed to '{@adventure Determining Path of Fate|SoD|5|Determining Path of Fate}' further ahead in the Chapter. They will not meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and, regardless of how many [Devotion] or [Benevolence] points they've earned thus far, they can no longer continue along any Path of Fate other than the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defense of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls find the Skylark {@b 4 hours} after the characters receive the prophetic warning of the attack. A {@creature Manticore|XMM}, paid in iron, spots the crashed vessel from high in the sky and leads the gnolls straight to it.", + "The pack of gnolls is led by a ruthless Anubian named Rhaz. As soon as he spots the vessel, he commands his troops to attack, assuming the survivors will be easy prey. Rhaz is unaware that the characters are present, so he expects fewer defenders. He also believes he's launching a surprise attack and does not realize the survivors are prepared for them with an entrenched position.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The deck is 10-feet high from the ground." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Gusts", + "entries": [ + "Because of the powerful winds of the region, Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks are made at {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} and the effective range of all Ranged Attacks is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak Runs Away", + "entries": [ + "From the moment the plan is proposed, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} is hesitant about staying to fight the Anubians, and his doubts worsen as the preparations continue. What little he saw of the Anubians at Kunaten Keep has rattled him to the core. When the battle starts, fear consumes him. In shame, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} drops his blade and flees into the dunes, abandoning the survivors to their fate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap further ahead. You may present the map to your players before the encounter begins, to help them prepare for the battle.", + "How the characters prepare for the inevitable attack is up to them, but below are a few ways in which the survivors support the defensive effort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains an emergency stash of ten {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and one {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} hands a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom}, herself, and each of the characters, keeping the rest in reserve. She offers the {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, though she can be convinced to give it to one of the characters if they feel it would be more useful in their hands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "The survivors scavenge items from the ship\u2014furniture, scrap, trash, and anything not nailed down\u2014to form makeshift {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} around the perimeter. The 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap shows where these {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are placed.", + "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Half Cover|XPHB} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is equipped with two {@object Skylark Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae}, which survivors can reposition to target the Anubians. The ship's armory holds a vast supply of bolts to reload it.", + "Each ballista has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 15 and 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Operating a ballista requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. It can be fired only once per round.", + "When attacking with a ballista, the creature aiming it may use their own ranged attack modifier or +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt inflicts 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. The ballista has a range of 120/480 feet, halved by the winds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defense of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap in this section. The characters are free to position themselves as they wish before the encounter begins.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "The non-combatants, which includes the {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles} and {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}, take shelter inside the ship. A handful stay topside only to put out fires and help reload the ballistas, but they otherwise don't engage in the fighting.", + "The captain {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} (A) stands on the ship's deck, while the three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} (W) under her command stand behind the inner barricades. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} (Z) takes position on a 15-foot high butte in front of the ship, two {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} (V) each control one of the ballistas (B) atop the vessel, and Four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (F) hold the outer barricades.", + "You can place {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} anywhere you like. The coward runs away either on the first or second round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Ten {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] charge straight down the center, determined to break through the barricades. Four {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues} split into two teams, flanking from the edges of the area and leaping over the barricades to reach the ship and target the backline. Six {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts} are present: four march alongside the gnolls in the center, while the remaining two follow the rogues\u2014one on each flank.", + "{@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom} armed with a {@item Mace of Disruption|XDMG} ({@item Morningstar|XPHB}), takes charge of the assault. He charges into the least defended area of your choice, supported closely by an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} and an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom} who always remain by his side.", + "The Anubians have bribed a {@creature Manticore|XMM} to join their ranks in the fight. The beast flies high above the battlefield, targeting those positioned atop the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, except for {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom} who carries a bag with 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Both the cleric and the magus each carry a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} which they use as a focus for their spells. {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom} wields a {@item Mace of Disruption|XDMG} ({@item Morningstar|XPHB})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four. Do not count any of the survivors for upscaling purposes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Ironclad.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Ironclad" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Scout.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Scout" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Rogue.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Rogue" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Defense_of_the_Skylark_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defense of the Skylark (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c53" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Defense_of_the_Skylark_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Defense of the Skylark (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c53" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Meeting a Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "From the very start of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have been guided by a mysterious voice in their dreams. Now, she has summoned them to her lair at the base of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains form a natural divide between Kirat and O'grila, though it belongs to neither. The true rulers are the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that thrive in these mountains, monstrous birds that raid the forests and towns of O'grila in search of food and hearts.", + "The location of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair can be found on the map of the {@adventure region|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep}. However, there is no need for the characters to know its exact location, as they will guided by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} as soon as they approach the mountain range. When they reach the base of the mountains, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains stand like a vast, towering wall, marking the border between the Wasteland and the lush lands of O'grila. Even here, the powerful winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} continue to sweep across the dunes, sending gusts of sand high into the air. In the distance, at the foot of the mountain range, you notice that a cloaked figure approaches. It's a sebek\u2014a beastfolk whose crocodilian features are discernible even beneath its hooded cloak." + ] + }, + "The cloaked figure is none other than {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who the characters met in Kunaten Keep. The characters are likely to have many questions, but {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} begs them to be patient, \"{@i All questions will be answered, soon. There is someone important you must meet first}\".", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} then guides the characters towards {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, which is hidden at the base of the mountain. When you are ready to narrate the short journey, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You are led to the base of the mountain and through a hidden crevasse carved deep into the rock. The passage is narrow but seems to stretch nearly half a mile. The walls are smooth, as if carved by magic, and stretch upward to dizzying heights. At the end lies a grand propylaeum hewn from the very rock, including pillars, statues, and a wide entryway, all eroded by time. Before you, a grand gate stands closed, engraved with the etching of an ankh. \"{@i We are here,}\" announces the sebek." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The temple door is sealed with a crest depicting an ankh that glows with a soft blue light. Bringing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} close changes the light to a golden glow, which causes the door to creak open. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} opens the door using his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Beyond the entrance lies a long flight of stairs leading downward. The walls are adorned with swirling engravings, punctuated by slots filled with small gems of amber. As the characters pass through, the motifs gradually light up as if responding to their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate Guardians", + "entries": [ + "Flanking the entrance are two large statues of jackal-headed humanoids with their arms crossed over their chests, each wielding a stone-bladed khopesh. These statues are actually {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems}, lying dormant until either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commands them to attack, or until someone attempts to force their way through the sealed entrance.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is stationed here only when he's expecting visitors. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows when someone is bound to arrive, she ensures that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is always there to receive them. Otherwise, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is found within the Temple of Time strategizing with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of Time", + "entries": [ + "The 'Temple of Time' map depicts the temple's layout. Once the characters descend the stairs and enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter, an enormous chamber opens before you. Towering statues of animal heads protrude from the walls, each one pouring streams of clear, yellow sand from its mouth. A tiled path cuts through the sand, winding toward a grand orrery mechanism erected at the center of the chamber. Beyond, at the far end of the path, stands a curious creature: the body of a lion, feathered wings, and the head of a noble woman\u2014a Sphinx. She turns, her voice resonating through the chamber as though she were mere steps away: \"{@i Come closer. It is time for us to meet.}\"" + ] + }, + "The sphinx at the end of the chamber is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), the female half of an Aru god and a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] in her own right. She bids the characters to come close enough to speak.", + "As one half of \"They Who Watch All That Is\", the Aru of Horizons, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} holds an innate mastery over time and space. After sacrificing part of her divine essence, she constructed the Temple of Time, a structure that exists simultaneously in multiple locations at once. Each entrance has a corresponding door that opens to the same temple interior, and from within, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} controls to which location the door inside will open to.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} uses the temple to travel across the world and pursue her objectives, though these other locations fall beyond the scope of this adventure, and she refuses to transport the characters out of Kirat in this manner.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Entrance_Temple_of_Time.webp" + }, + "title": "Entrance to the Temple of Time" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celestial Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe is an orrery with a luminous, floating orb found at the heart of the temple, encircled by smaller spheres that create the image of a star-filled solar system.", + "Once a day, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can specify both a time and a place within the past, and the astrolabe will transform the entire temple into a detailed, immersive recreation of that time and place. For instance, if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} requests 'City of Al'Kirat, 30 days ago,' the temple will take on the appearance of a street in Al'Kirat as it looked then. Anyone in the temple can explore the vision and interact with the people and its surroundings as if it were real. All objects and creatures recreated are composed of living shadow\u2014convincing in form but lacking true substance or free will. This transformation lasts for up to 1 hour.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} sacrificed a significant portion of her divine essence to create the Celestial Astrolabe, and it is designed to complement her natural ability to see the future. With it, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can peer into the past and study the cause and effect of her actions, particularly so that she can best learn how to make others do as she bids.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activating the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe can only be activated by a creature with divine blood, such as a Celestial. However, once activated, anyone within the Temple of Time can participate in its effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroying the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The instrument is an artifactlevel magical item. It can be destroyed only by a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or through divine intervention. Because it is powered by divine energy, it can also be destroyed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Special Features of the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time has the following magical properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallowed Ground", + "entries": [ + "The temple is permanently affected by a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), with the 'daylight,' 'extradimensional interference,' and 'tongues' effects in place, which apply to all creatures within. Neither Devils nor Celestials are barred from entering the area of effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Divination", + "entries": [ + "Creatures within the temple are shielded from Divination spells. Mind-reading is blocked, and telepathic communication requires the willing consent of all creatures involved." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Lair", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time serves as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, allowing her to use her lair actions while inside. Any creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair actions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time functions as an Oasis for the purposes of avoiding the Wasteland's detrimental effects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is open and direct with the characters. She foretells the inevitable conflict between Al'Kirat and the Anubians which will conclude in a bloody siege at the gates of the city. She describes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the danger he poses if not stopped, and his current plans to gather an army in Kunaten Keep in order to march across the Wasteland towards Al'Kirat. More importantly, she shares that the {@b march will begin in 30 days} and the {@b army will reach the city 30 days later} (see {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for more information).", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does her best to answer the characters' questions, provided they don't ask about specific events that are fated to occur in the future.", + "If pushed to divulge the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} says: \"{@i Simply speaking of the future risks changing it. I have seen {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s defeat, and so long as events unfold as they must, there is no danger. But if my words were to sway you and alter what is to come, I would be left blind to those changes\u2014 and where shadow falls, Ammu alone would find advantage.}\"", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers few words about her past or her motives. Of the former, she simply says, \"{@i I was an Aru once, a long time ago. But no more.}\" As for her purpose, she only states, \"{@i I desire what you do\u2014to prevent the rise of the Anubian Empire and to stop {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, before it is too late.}\"", + "Refer to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13} for guidance on how to roleplay the sphinx.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy, She Who Heralds the Future" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c54" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c54" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, which the characters likely obtained in the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4} during Chapter 4, contains the soul of the Divine Child\u2014the offspring of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priestess Asmara}, and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire. If the characters arrive with the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and the soul still imprisoned, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} immediately senses its presence and commends the party for bringing it here. She hides the fact that she and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} were involved in the child's death, and feigns sympathy for the infant.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} hands the characters a delicate glass orb, inside of which a red carnelian floats suspended in water. This is a special phylactery, capable of holding a single soul. The wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can use an action to transfer a soul trapped in the relic into the phylactery, and vice versa. The sphinx requests that the party move the Divine Child's soul into the phylactery, so that the powers of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can be used on other souls without endangering the Divine Child. She then gives the characters the choice to either retain the Divine Child's soul or entrust it to her care.", + "Characters gain a point toward {@b [Devotion]} if they entrust the Divine Child's soul to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, a point toward {@b [Benevolence]} if they choose to keep it, or a point toward {@b [Erudition]} if they either decline to transfer the soul to the phylactery or have already judged the soul before arriving." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Test", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} glimpsed the events of {@i Sands of Doom}, she realized that the characters would play an integral role in nearly all the futures that brought her desired outcome. But she also saw how unpredictable they were, with how slight changes could lead to vastly different futures. For years, she has tested them, trying to discern which version of them\u2014out of the countless possibilities\u2014now stands before her: those who would aid her or those who would hinder her. This is her final test before she commits to sharing her knowledge.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} challenges the characters to a two-part game of riddles. In the first part, she presents them with a riddle to solve. In the second, the characters must create a riddle that the sphinx {@b is able} to solve. For both parts, the characters must work together and submit their answers as a team.", + "Note that there is a trick in how the sphinx describes what the characters must do to succeed in the second part of the challenge (see 'Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx'). As such, be sure to read the challenge verbatim from the text box below when presenting it to your players.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"What I have told you thus far pales beside the secrets I must now reveal. Knowledge that grants power no mortal should wield, visions of the future too dangerous to reveal, and keys to potential the Aru will never again yield. But first, I must test you\u2014as I have recently tested you, and indeed, since the moment you drew your first breath. This is your final test and no others will follow. A simple game of riddles to prove your worth. First, I will pose a riddle for you to solve. Answer correctly, and you win; answer incorrectly, and you lose. Then, it is your turn. You will challenge me with a riddle that I must be able to solve. Outsmart me, and victory is yours. Fail, and you lose. Are you prepared?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 1 - Riddle of the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "The sphinx's riddle goes as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Six brothers gathered in one shared address,", + "The first read poems to ease his stress.", + "The second focused on his game of chess,", + "The third carved runes with great finesse.", + "The fourth tended plants with a soft caress,", + "The fifth mended their mother's fine silk dress.", + "But what did the sixth brother do,", + "As they gathered all, in plain view?" + ] + }, + "The answer is that the {@b sixth brother is playing chess} with the second brother, as a game of chess is always played with two players.", + "For {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the riddle is more than a test of knowledge; it is a test of character. She watches for three types of responses:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They answer correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration, either by questioning the value of the riddle or by attempting to weasel out of losing. They cheat or refuse to answer." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "Now, the characters must pose a riddle for the sphinx to solve. They may make it as simple or as elaborate as they wish, but in the end, it is how they respond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s answer that determines whether they succeed or fail in this test.", + "Don't worry. As the GM, you won't need to actually solve their riddle. There is a trick to this challenge. After all, it's the characters\u2014not the sphinx\u2014who are actually being tested. The challenge isn't for them to craft a riddle she can't answer, but rather to craft a riddle she '{@b must be able to solve}.' {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is intentionally attempting to mislead the characters with the way she worded her challenge. If the characters pose a riddle she cannot solve, or if she gives the wrong answer, they will fail her test.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Answer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will deliberately choose an incorrect answer to their riddle. If she knows the true answer, she'll give a response that technically fits but isn't what the characters intended; otherwise, she'll make her next best incorrect guess." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Succeed", + "entries": [ + "To pass the test, the characters must ensure the sphinx's answer is correct. All they need to do is declare that her answer is correct, no matter what she says. If the characters appear confused at her blatantly wrong answer, the sphinx can clarify that the test was for them to create a riddle she 'could' answer. She then decides whether they pass based on how they respond to her trickery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Test", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} isn't testing the characters' knowledge or wisdom; she wants their devotion. She seeks those who will trust her every word, follow her instructions even when they might not understand it, and blindly accept her vision of the world. If the characters are too focused on 'winning,' too fixed on uncovering the 'truth,' or too prideful to obey, she'll know they are destined to stand in her way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They declare {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to be correct, even if she isn't." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s trickery, attempt to weasel out of losing, cheat, or refuse to answer entirely." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Understanding the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The Paths of Fate represent {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s measure of trust and belief in the characters' loyalty. {@b [Devotion]} implies she's willing to keep them close. {@b [Benevolence]} suggests she believes they will help, but might resist if they knew the full truth. {@b [Erudition]} signals a complete lack of trust, seeing them as likely to turn against her with little motivation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Choose Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "It's time to decide which Path of Fate the characters will follow for the remainder of {@i Sands of Doom}. Tally the points the characters accumulated for each of the three paths, and the one with the highest total becomes their Path of Fate. If there's a tie, you as the GM choose between the tied paths while roleplaying as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, letting her interactions with the characters\u2014whether positive or negative\u2014influence her choice. From this moment on, there is no need to record additional points for any Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to make strong allies with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with destroying the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the relic that makes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invincible\u2014so that he may be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see {@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}). She bestows her blessing (see 'Sphinx's Blessing') and continues to aid them throughout their journey by offering glimpses of the future (see 'Knowledge of the Future').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} allows the characters to visit her at the Temple of Time whenever they wish. She remains cordial, helpful, and open, and permits them full use of the Celestial Astrolabe as needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters receive the Fate's Blessing feature. If they already possess it (for instance, by defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in Chapter 3), they gain an additional use of the feature per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an Ability check, an Attack roll, or a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge of the Future", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers guidance by visiting the characters in their dreams and revealing glimpses of the future. Each night, while they sleep, the party may collectively ask one question about a specific goal, event, or action occurring within the next 7 days. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} answers truthfully while limiting the context she shares. Since foreknowledge of the future can alter said future, her response does not account for actions the characters might take based on this new information.", + "Furthermore, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will freely and continuously provide guidance on actions to take and dangers to avoid. For example, if a particularly dangerous foe awaits them, she might warn them of specific abilities to watch out for or point them to items that could assist in the fight.", + "As an option, you could roll for {@adventure Random Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} in advance and have {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} inform the characters of what they will face so they can prepare. You, as the GM, ultimately control how much assistance {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is able to offer to the party, and should strive to tailor her involvement to suit your table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Quest", + "entries": [ + "Beyond gathering the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} assigns the characters two missions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Slay Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} tasks the party to hunt and kill the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. She warns that, in the moment where it matters most as they stand before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the dragon will stand in their way. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is an ally of the Pharaoh and will protect him, unless they eliminate her.", + "Characters can hunt for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in her lair ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), or meet her during the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}. Details on handling {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as a villain are provided in those locations.", + "If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} rewards them with an additional use of the 'Fate's Blessing' feature per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Destroy Ammu and the Ankh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s primary goal is to use the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014whose power allows it to destroy other relics\u2014to shatter the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and absorb all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the spear.", + "When the Siege of Al'Kirat begins on Day 60, she grants the characters access to the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. If her trust in them remains strong and a character volunteers, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is willing to transfer his attunement of the spear to that character. Should she doubt their intentions, however, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} will retain the spear. Either way, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins them in the final battle as their ally.", + "To learn more about how this Path of Fate plays out in the final battle, refer to '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to grow close with the city of Al'Kirat, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with reviving the Divine Child and transferring the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the child, thereby weakening {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so he can be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see '{@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}'). She then shares a method for bringing the Divine Child back to life (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and a way to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so that he may be defeated (see '{@adventure Deposing the Pharaoh|SoD|5|Deposing the Pharaoh}').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} only welcomes the characters back to her lair once they have secured everything necessary to revive the Divine Child. Then, once the child is restored, she will not permit them to return. If she suspects they will turn against her upon learning the truth regarding her involvement in the child's death, she bars them from returning and instead directs them to {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} for the child's revival.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, her niece {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the city of Al'Kirat as a whole are more inclined to assist the characters in their search for the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will form a strong bond with the party and ask if she may join them in their adventures, becoming an important link between them and the elite of Al'Kirat. Thanks to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s approval, the Sultana will place her trust in the characters, personally meeting with them in private to assist and discuss each new development in the war." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life to the Divine", + "entries": [ + "Reviving the Divine Child requires three components: its soul, its body, and its divine essence.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The soul is contained within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} unless judged by the relic's wielder, in which case it wanders the {@adventure River of Souls in the Duaat|SoD|6|Bridge of Souls}.", + "The body, unless taken by the characters, is held by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}\u2014who is resurrected by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if she perished in Chapter 4\u2014and carried over to Kunaten Keep.", + "The divine essence resides in the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} conspire to keep this truth hidden from the characters, as it would betray their guilt in the murder of the child. They only reveal this fact when it is time to restore the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reviving the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With all three components collected, any of the Aru\u2014{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, or {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014can invoke their divine power to merge them together and bring the Divine Child back to life.", + "When the Divine Child is restored, a wave of divine essence permeates the area, imbuing those present with a fraction of its power. Each character may choose an ability score that is not their highest or tied for the highest and increase it by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deposing the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "The Rite of the Solar Throne, an ancient coronation ritual for Pharaohs, holds the key to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s downfall. This rite allows the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Pharaoh's authority, to be transferred from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child. In doing so, Ammu would be stripped of his invincibility which would enable the characters to defeat him. To complete this task, the characters must revive the Divine Child (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and locate the sacred ritual.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rite is guarded by one of the Aru, \"She Who Is Powerful\", one of the few who survived the Cataclysm. When the time is right to begin the search, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will visit the characters in their dreams and guide them on how to find her. She will wait until the characters reach 7th level or higher before guiding them to the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet.", + "For further details on the treasury and the rite, refer to {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters abandon the constraints of destiny and carve out their own future.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} declares that the characters have failed her tests and are not the champions she had foreseen. They are therefore banished from her sanctum and warned to never return. They will henceforth receive no further aid from her. If the characters refuse to leave the temple, she activates her lair action to shift up to seven creatures to another plane of existence, except that instead of another realm, she places them two miles north of the Southspire Mountains.", + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does not reveal the locations of any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This forces the characters to rely on either their own ingenuity or on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s guidance to find them (see '{@adventure Fated to Malicia|SoD|5|Fated to Malicia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated to Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Fate entwines the characters' destinies with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s, drawing them together again and again. In this Path of Fate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is inclined to see the characters as potential allies and will inevitably offer them a partnership of mutual benefit. Their paths will continue to cross throughout the adventure, and in a single moment of certain doom of your choice\u2014 when all seems lost and no hope is left\u2014{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will be there to save them. As they gain her trust, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will come to confide in them her ambitions and goals.", + "Throughout their journey, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will attempt to persuade the characters of a truth she has come to learn: that a darkness has corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and that peace might be achieved if he can be cured of this taint.", + "To learn more about {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, refer to her entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Quest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} suspects that the Pharaoh has fallen under a deep form of corruption, the same curse that has tainted the land. Seeing as the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}\u2014the most powerful of all relics\u2014 appears powerless to break it, she believes that no divine magic can succeed where it has failed. She believes the only hope lies in the mightiest of arcane powers: a genie's wish.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} searches for the legendary Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, where she believes a powerful genie lies imprisoned. Her goal is to liberate the genie and use its wishes to free {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} from the darkness that manipulates him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Find the Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "After meeting the characters on several occasions and growing to trust them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will ask them to help her find the Roaming Treasury. The characters must be at least 7th level before she presents this quest.", + "The Roaming Treasury is described in {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Cure Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} intends to use {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells to restore {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s sanity. Since immortal beings such as the Pharaoh cannot be directly affected by wishes, he must first be killed, allowing the spell to then act on his corpse\u2014a clever loophole {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will devise. Two wishes are required for this plan: the first to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} immediately after his death, to be done before the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} revives him, and the second to eliminate the corruption plaguing him.", + "For more details on this process, refer to the final battle of {@i Sands of Doom}, '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Enmity", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reunite with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} after leaving the Temple of Time, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will send them nightmares through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through these visions, she forbids them from aiding or forming an alliance with the dragon. Though the sphinx doesn't trust the characters, she believes they may still serve her purposes. Thus, she will not immediately seek to harm them.", + "If the characters disregard the warnings and join {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in the search for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, they will finally earn the sphinx's wrath; this causes both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to attack them. See '{@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]}' in Chapter 10." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Search for the Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "Alongside the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations and abilities of ten {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, powerful artifacts the characters must seek to stand a chance against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The sphinx will warn them that not all relics can be retrieved, as time is limited, so the party should prioritize their search wisely. At a minimum, each character should possess a relic before facing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or their defeat is assured. This is the characters' {@b primary objective} in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "With her magic, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} imparts the knowledge presented in this section directly into the minds of each character, provided they are willing. They are then able to visualize the vivid image of each relic and immediately learn the locations and details listed in this section.", + "The full descriptions can be found in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for you to reference.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will similarly convey the importance of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and will urge each character to acquire one before the final confrontation. Unfortunately however, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to find these artifacts through their own efforts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is shaped like a cross, with a loop in place of its upper arm, symbolizing eternity. Crafted from a single, enormous diamond, the ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is a font of limitless energy and everlasting life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three separated sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, moving from one section to the other.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014 run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} watches over its kingdom and rules over its subjects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic resides within the belly of {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} of monstrous proportions known as the Devourer of Orcs. Its lair lies in the Valley of Moving Shadows, high in the Southspire Mountains, but the beast is rarely found there. {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom} prowls the Wasteland, driven by a hunger that can never be sated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} hears the voice of the unheard." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and 36 smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Hamza, The Pharaoh's Envoy|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, newly forged High Priest, recently gifted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} for his loyal service. As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s envoy, he will soon seek out all who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Any who defy the Pharaoh's call will then be hunted without mercy. Flaunt any relic you seize, and the envoy will come for you. Fail this, and you will face him at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} harvests earth's treasures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is a heavy brass gauntlet, fitted with a large red carnelian gemstone at its back. Thin brass plates crisscross along the length of the arm, imitating the appearance of muscle fibers. Translucent metal segments glow with a red hue throughout the gauntlet's interlocking joints.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by Hakkari, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, entombed within the catacombs of his ziggurat. Travel northwest of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, southwest of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, and you will find the sunken city\u2014devoured by undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} tempers and molds the soul." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} is a small, elegant dagger, featuring a simple pommel and crossguard shaped into wings, both gilded in gold. Its blade glints with golden flecks in the sunlight. A brilliant topaz lies embedded at the center of the crossguard. When the gem reflects sunlight, it gives the illusion of flames flickering deep within the gem.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic belongs to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, an entertainer and entrepreneur living in Al'Kirat. Unaware of its true power, he will soon auction it to the highest bidder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} unlocks the three Paths of Ma'at: the mind, the heart, and the spirit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold, born from the molten scale of a long-forgotten dragon, coil along the surface of the mask. Thousands of tiny opals are pressed upon the obsidian, where each twinkles like a star in the night.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Unknown. The mask's unseen tendrils are behind the disappearances haunting Al'Kirat. Trace the path, find the culprit, and it will lead you to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} hides many faces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of a radiant golden neckbrace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic floats at the heart of a fierce tempest, at the summit of the tallest spire, hidden where no naked eye can see and no wing can reach. Blind and torn, you need only reach and touch it to claim it as Location" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} travels paths none can see." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian, larger than the rest, pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the gemstone, and chilling, unintelligible murmurs drift from within.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, High Priest of Anubis\u2014Aru of Death. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has mended her fractured mind and broken body, a mere trifle to the endless power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Soon, she will assume command over the ruins of Kunaten Keep as its new overlord, and will remain there even after the Pharaoh's army departs to march upon Al'Kirat. If you do not confront her there, many doors will close, and you will have to slay her at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} weighs the confessions of the soul and renders judgement." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + }, + "{@note If the characters have already claimed the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} in the Great Pyramid in Chapter 4, there's no need to provide them this information.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} is a small gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the eye's iris. When the ruby is seen up close, one can see droplets of blood encased inside.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, a black dragon and ally of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, wields the relic. She lairs in a half-buried ship within the Desiccated Flats and scours the land in search powerful genies to benefit the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} sees the truth in all things." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. Within the sapphire's clarity, reflections of lightning bolts and bursts of magma flicker chaotically.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic is concealed within the deepest vault, safeguarded by the fiercest guardian, and shielded by the strongest magic. It lies within the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} dominates the natural forces of the world." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slaying the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "This encounter serves as a potential epilogue for {@i Sands of Doom} and is balanced for a party of at least 11th level.", + "Following the events at the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may seek to confront {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, particularly if they follow the Path of [Erudition]. If so, they may enter the Temple of Time one last time with the intent to bring about her end.", + "Foreseeing their intent to confront her, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orders the {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems} at the temple's entrance to attack the characters on sight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "entries": [ + "Inside the Temple of Time awaits {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), both prepared and fully expecting the character's arrival. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} still lives, and is on good terms with the sphinx, he is here to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Genies", + "entries": [ + "The Aru of ancient Anubia were once renowned for their mastery over genies, and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is no different. Beside the sphinx stand four genies of your choice, which can be any combination between {@creature Dao|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Djinni|XMM}, or {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. Long ago, a meticulously crafted {@spell Wish|XPHB} bound these genies to serve the sphinx in battle, and now, she summons their eternal servitude once more to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Genies Guide the Party", + "entries": [ + "The genies are bound to fight for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, though their voices remain their own. During the encounter, they will desperately beg the characters for aid and will offer insights to help them turn the tide. For instance, they may reveal that focusing attacks on a genie casting a {@spell Wish|XPHB} could disrupt the spell entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Genies", + "entries": [ + "When a genie is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, its bond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is severed, and it dissolves into a shimmering pile of radiant dust. As the genie vanishes, the whispered words \"{@i thank you}\" drift gently on a breeze. However, a genie is not freed if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is destroyed first, and so they implore the characters to end their torment before slaying her." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Being a mortal simulacrum of the real {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and not a true immortal Aru, she can serve as the recipient of wishes. Consequently, upon her command, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can be granted one {@spell Wish|XPHB} by at least three of the four genies. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only benefit from a maximum of three wishes, if {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins the battle on {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s side, the sphinx may allow him to claim one of the four wishes.", + "Throughout the encounter, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can spend a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on her turn to instruct one of the genies to cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB}. The chosen genie will then spend an action on its next turn to begin the casting, holding {@condition Concentration|XPHB} as if concentrating on a spell. If it maintains {@condition Concentration|XPHB} until the start of its following turn, the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is fulfilled and takes effect. The genie can act normally on the turn the {@spell Wish|XPHB} takes effect. If {@condition Concentration|XPHB} is broken, however, the casting fails without diminishing the number of wishes {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has available, and she may attempt another on her next turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wish Options", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} invokes a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, you may choose from the options provided below. A genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB} cannot be countered or dispelled, and it cannot undo or alter the effects of another {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. A {@spell Wish|XPHB} always begins with the words: \"{@i As the stars bear witness...}\"", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Be Invincible!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} becomes a Huge-sized creature. Her current and maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are increased by 100, she gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage except Force damage, and receives three extra uses of her Anubian Blessing feature. Further, while she has 1 or more {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} regains 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each of her turns." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Them to Die!", + "entry": "When the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is granted, each creature chosen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} within the genie's line of sight will suffer {@damage 10d10} Force damage at the end of each of their turns, lasting until the creature dies. Any creature that is subsequently revived, is no longer affected." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Absolute Power!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can now cast any of her spells without using spell slots, and her spellcasting cannot be negated or interrupted by any means, including by {@spell Silence|XPHB}, Anti-Magic Zones, or {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}. Further, she gains an additional use of her Legendary Actions per round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Turn Back Time!", + "entry": "This is always the third and final {@spell Wish|XPHB} she invokes, reserved for the moment it becomes clear she is losing the battle. The {@spell Wish|XPHB} rewinds time to just after the characters defeated the {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems} outside the Temple of Time, but before they stepped inside. The characters gain the effects of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. When they next enter the temple, they will discover it empty, with the Celestial Astrolabe destroyed." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Death", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, her form dissolves into clay and golden blood. In her last moments, her voice echoes across the temple, \"{@i Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Do you remember how it ends?}\" before her form melts.", + "With her death, glowing motes of divine energy emerge from her golden blood and drift toward the characters. As the energy infuses them, each character may choose an ability score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest and permanently increase it by 2." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fight Against an Aru", + "entries": [ + "This serves as the secret final encounter of the adventure and is designed to be extremely difficult. The group should be at least 11th level, each possessing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, accompanied by at least one powerful ally, and prepared to counter a variety of strategies. Even so, the battle can quickly turn deadly if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s wishes are not disrupted before they are fulfilled.", + "If you're confident in your player's abilities, consider starting the encounter with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s first {@spell Wish|XPHB} already fulfilled at the start of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The conclusion of this chapter opens the gates for the characters to explore the Wasteland and decide how they will confront the Anubian menace threatening Kirat. From this point forward, {@i Sands of Doom} transitions into an {@b openworld narrative}, allowing players to choose where they want to go and which {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wish to pursue.", + "The remaining chapters of {@i Sands of Doom} do not follow a set order. Instead, these chapters become relevant only when the characters explore the locations or storylines they describe. The sole exception is the final chapter, {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, which serves as the climactic end to the adventure.", + "See the '{@adventure What's Next?|SoD|5|What's Next?}' section further ahead for a short description of where the characters can go and where to find all of the relevant information you will need as they do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "entries": [ + "With their meeting with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} complete, the characters are free to venture out and explore the lands of Kirat as they see fit.", + "Provided the characters previously convinced the survivors to stay, they can secure passage on the flying vessel back to Al'Kirat. The journey to the city takes {@b 8 hours}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving Without the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is unavailable, either because it already left for Al'Kirat or was destroyed by the Anubians, or if the characters simply choose not to board it, they will have to start their journey from the Southspire Mountains.", + "As the characters depart from the Temple of Time, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} equips them with enough provisions so they have 10 days worth of Traveling Supplies (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they lack a Hauler to carry the supplies, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} introduces them to one\u2014a {@creature Worg|XMM} named {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Xindra", + "entries": [ + "The worg offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} speaks {@language Common|XPHB} and {@language Abyssal|XPHB}.", + "If the characters are uncertain where to head next, {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} suggests the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}\u2014a small trade outpost in the Wasteland. It's an ideal spot to rest, gather information, and replenish supplies. The journey to Zarai takes roughly 5 days at a Fast Pace.", + "While {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} acts as a Hauler, she is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and is unable to assist the characters in combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Xindra", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila.", + "Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to Asmodeus in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Further Guidance from Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has the ability to communicate with the characters through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell in order to grant assistance whenever she feels they need it. Additionally, she has the ability to send {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to meet with the characters whenever she deems it necessary.", + "How much help she gives the characters is completely up to you as the GM. Your players might not enjoy having you hold their hand throughout the game, or they might really appreciate having someone watching their back and leading them towards their goals. The nature of this help can also be tailored dependent on which Path of Fate the characters got. For example, if the characters begin working with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, the sphinx may attempt to rupture that relationship and guide them away from the dragon.", + "Do note that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is generally expected to remain distant unless the characters follow the Path of [Devotion]. This is what makes [Devotion] unique. In other paths, you can limit her guidance to warnings about actions to avoid, rather than to steer them towards actions to pursue." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is forced to take flight before repairs are complete\u2014such as if the characters choose the Path of [Erudition] or [Benevolence] at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014it sustains catastrophic damage upon landing in Al'Kirat. Although the crew and survivors are unharmed, the Skylark is left beyond repair.", + "If the Skylark was allowed to complete its repairs\u2014such as if the characters chose the Path of [Devotion] option at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014the vessel lands safely in Al'Kirat with only minimal damage. In this case, it undergoes necessary repairs and improvements to reinforce its hull and will be ready to fly again in {@b Day 45}. If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], the Sultana grants them permission to use the vessel for their own purposes, so long as {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is the one who pilots it and it is returned safely before the siege begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What's Next?", + "entries": [ + "From this point, {@i Sands of Doom} adopts an open-world format, giving players the freedom to choose where to go and what to do next. Which chapter comes next depends on the character's choices. Refer to the information below to determine which chapter you should prepare, based on where the characters choose to venture next.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Going Back to Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} has all the information you need to handle the exploration of the city. It includes lore about the city, its locations, its inhabitants, and what the characters can do while they stay inside its walls. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} gives you information on the badlands surrounding the city, and the different species that inhabit the region. You will also need this information to run sessions in the city.", + "The Veil and the Flame ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}) unravels the mystery behind a series of disappearances plaguing Al'Kirat. The chapter is primarily set in the city and concludes in a hideout located several miles south of the city. Enchanted Gala ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}) is set entirely within Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6} provides everything you need to know about the Wasteland, including its lore, special rules, notable locations, and rollable tables for events and encounters. A map of the region is also provided which highlights the major locations found on the cursed dunes. Several antagonists bearing {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} and {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, make special appearances as Wasteland Encounters in Chapter 6.", + "The Sunken City of Anan'Thul ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) can be found within the Wasteland. Kunaten Keep ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Kunaten Keep}) is also located there but remains inaccessible until Day 31, when the Anubian army sets off on its march toward Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "Going forward, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} takes on a more passive role as an NPC whom the characters can approach with questions regarding the Anubians. The professor withdraws to the College of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat and spends the remainder of the adventure cataloging information about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and the Aru. He is frequently summoned to the Ruby Court, where he provides the Sultana and her generals with valuable insights into Anubian tactics and their military structure for the impending war.", + "If you like, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can take a more active role in the story by helping the characters locate the Sunken City of Anan'Thul in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} or by providing lore on the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. Additionally, you could have him participate in the war council of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} to provide important exposition on the Anubians that may be useful for the characters to know." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "The captain of the Skylark hails from a prominent family of sorcerers deeply tied to Al'Kirat's military. Once preparations for war begin, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} swiftly joins her family to prepare for the city's defense. She can serve as the characters' liaison in matters of war and the one who invites them to the first war council at the start of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}.", + "If the Skylark ever soars again (see 'Fate of the Skylark'), it is {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who takes the helm, even if it means embarking on a suicide mission\u2014so fierce is her sense of duty.", + "If the characters uncover {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s secret (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}) and share it with {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, she joins their efforts to stop him, driven by her history as his former student to make things right. If Rashid is then defeated, it would be {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who would become the new Vizier of Al'Kirat\u2014unless a wizard among the characters is willing to accept the position.", + "The characters will have a chance to fight at her side and save her from Anubians during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the '{@adventure Wall Breach!|SoD|11|Wall Breach!}' encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "If the survivors of the Skylark choose to stand their ground against the Anubians, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} panics and flees in terror at the start of the battle, convinced they are all doomed. Lost and alone in the vast Wasteland, the kenku vanishes without a trace, never to be seen again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana Summons", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara} of Al'Kirat seeks an audience with the characters to learn firsthand about the events that transpired at both the Pyramid and Kunaten Keep. Soon after their arrival in the city, they are met by a messenger who delivers the summons to the Ruby Court. The gravity of these events leaves little room for delay and the Sultana expects them promptly.", + "The characters stand before the Sultana, her advisors, and a gathering of Merchant Lords and influential citizens at her court. All the powers that be are eager to hear the characters' story and occasionally press them with questions. Shortly after the meeting, if it hasn't done so already, Al'Kirat begins preparing for war." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "entries": [ + "Time progresses in {@i Sands of Doom}, and soon, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will march to Al'Kirat with a terrifying army. {@b The characters have 60 days before the Siege of Al'Kirat begins} and they must make the most out of their time to explore the Wasteland and accomplish their objectives.", + "From this point forward, you must keep track of the passage of time. It's not just a matter of knowing when the siege will commence, but certain events that take place in the remaining chapters will be influenced by how much time has passed.", + "The first morning after the characters leave the Temple of Time is considered {@b Day 1}. Count each subsequent day by adding to this number, making the next day Day 2, then Day 3, and so on. Consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for a timeline of special events in {@i Sands of Doom}, categorized by day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional: Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If you'd rather not manage the passage of time day-by-day, consider using the Milestone Tracking method. Using Milestone Tracking, time advances whenever characters level up, and rather than tying major events to specific days, this system triggers events to occur at specific levels.", + "Chapters containing important timed events will provide a Milestone Tracking option that you can refer to, found at the beginning of each of those chapters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Gala (Chapter 8)", + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone Tracking method, you are expected to roll a {@dice 1d4} at this moment, as soon as the characters leave the Temple of Time. The result determines the number of weeks that remain before invitations to the Enchanted Gala are sent. Once they are sent, you will roll another {@dice 1d4} to determine the number of weeks before the gala begins.", + "See {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} for more about the gala and its auction." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they level up upon leaving the Temple of Time. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "{@i Sands of Doom} now transitions into an open-world adventure; meaning the characters no longer have a single direct path to follow in order to reach their goal. A large army of Anubians is gathering at Kunaten Keep and will soon march upon the city of Al'Kirat. What the characters choose to do with their time is up to them, but they must be prepared to face the wrath of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the death bells toll and his army reaches the city.", + "The characters can now focus on gathering allies, eliminating their enemies, collecting {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, or following the whims of the wind. Yet, no matter their choice, they will have to traverse the Wasteland. As such, this chapter provides everything you will need to manage the unique locations and encounters they can find in the dunes.", + "Here is a brief summary of the chapter:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "entries": [ + "A guide to the key landmarks on the world map for the characters to explore." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "A list of random events to intrigue and challenge the party as they travel the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dangers & Hazards", + "entries": [ + "Mechanics for handling the natural perils of the Wasteland, such as sandstorms and mirages." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "A special section dedicated to exploring the ruins of Kunaten Keep and the gateway into the Duaat it now harbors." + ] + } + ] + }, + "All of the content found in this chapter is balanced for a party of four characters of 5th to 8th level.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Marking Locations", + "entries": [ + "When running {@i Sands of Doom}, players are meant to be shown a version of the world map with no locations marked within the Wasteland, which you can find at the end of the book. This underscores the limited and unreliable documentation of the area, requiring the characters to explore it in order to uncover its locations. In other words, even if they have an idea of where a site might be, they will need to navigate the dunes in order to find it.", + "Some important locations, such as the Sunken City of Anan'Thul (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Oasis of Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}), have predetermined locations. When the characters are one hexagon away from these locations (about 2 miles), you can reveal their placement on the world map. Other locations are discovered randomly, either through random encounters as per the rules in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section, or placed by you as the situation demands. The hexagon where the characters encounter these places becomes their fixed location on the map. Many of these locations come with specific instructions on when to mark them. However, you have the flexibility to add anything interesting the characters find during their travels to the map, allowing them to revisit these places whenever they wish to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Desert of Kirat' map below for a view of the lands of Kirat, with an emphasis on the Great Wasteland. This section provides detailed descriptions for all of the nonchapter specific locations marked on the map.", + "Some locations feature a 'Quick Encounter' section. These optional events are designed to offer a quick setup for a combat encounter if the characters find themselves near the area. If an encounter isn't appropriate at the time, you can easily skip it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "In a small valley lies the entrance to a hidden green grove found underground. This is the grove of a young dryad named Ashae, who has been experimenting with methods to cleanse the Wasteland through the use of blood.", + "The characters can visit the grove as part of the events that unfold in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. For a detailed description of the grove and the dryad Ashae, see '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who travel near the grove encounter a friendly herd of 30 antelopes (use the statistics for {@creature Deer|XMM}). The herd is then attacked by {@dice 2d4} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, which avoid tangling with the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blackstone Gorge", + "entries": [ + "Blackstone Gorge is encircled by blackened mountains that enclose a raging perpetual storm. This storm is fueled by billowing black smoke emanating from Mount Khalazaar, a large volcano on the eastern end of the ring of mountains. Lightning endlessly courses through the dark tempest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too close to Blackstone Gorge encounter two thirsty {@creature Young Remorhaz|XMM}. These creatures can be appeased with an offering of water, requiring at least 8 units worth of traveling supplies (4 units per remorhaz)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Plains of Molten Glass", + "entries": [ + "The Plains of Molten Glass covers the area inside of the valley encircled by the Blackstone Gorge. The endless thunderstorm that reigns above, and the rivers of water and magma that run underneath the ground, have created a deadly combination that have made traversing the valley nothing short of impossible for all but the most powerful.", + "The heat of the magma has melted much of the sand into glass and stepping on it carelessly creates jagged edges that slices the feet of travelers. When the underground tunnels of water make contact with the magma, the resulting steam bursts out from the ground in the form of geysers, whose scalding water burns those it touches. Furthermore, these geysers send jagged glass flying into the sky, piercing those on their way out before falling down like a rain of knives from the sky. The large concentration of these geysers in the area fill the Plains of Glass with high moisture that ocasionally transforms into a scalding and poisonous fog.", + "To make matters worse, lightning constantly strikes the glassy sand, creating fulgurites up to 10 feet tall. These structures, resembling trees but made of jagged glass, form forests in areas of frequent lightning strikes. These sharp and dangerous forests hinder passage and slice those who make even the slightest misstep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Region_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "The Desert of Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center Spire", + "entries": [ + "Like the sting of an earthen god, a massive pillar of rock juts out from the ground at the center of the Wasteland. The spire is wider at the base, growing thinner as it climbs into the sky. The base measures 10 miles in length and the spire rises a total of 6,000 feet (about 1.2 miles).", + "Center Spire is tall enough that it can be seen from any location within the Wasteland, so long as they have an unobstructed view of the massive structure in the distance. Because of its size and location, caravans use Center Spire as a navigational tool, comparing its location with other landmarks around them to determine the direction they are traveling while in the Wasteland.", + "A ring-shaped storm rests at the summit of the pillar like a crown, blowing away any creature that attempts to fly anywhere close to the peak. The powerful winds can be felt dozens of miles away from the spire, becoming stronger and louder the closer one gets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Base of the Spire", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Center_Spire.webp" + }, + "title": "Center Spire" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The dunes surrounding Center Spire gradually turn into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} as one approaches its base. Strong winds move the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in a counter-clockwise pattern, creating a whirlpool effect around the spire\u2014like an earthen mirror to the rotating storm at its peak.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of identical obelisks circle the base of the spire, 2 miles away from its base. Each of these 30-foot tall stone monuments stand on a 10-foot tall stepped platform. These are considered Obelisks of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}).", + "Inscribed on the obelisks is a warning written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, {@language Dwarvish|XPHB}, {@language Primordial|XPHB}, and {@language Celestial|XPHB}. The warning reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Above the crown, a tempest screams,", + "Below the sands, a nightmare dreams.", + "Chained to serve by the Aru's hand,", + "Forever made to serve the land.", + "Speak not their names, heed not their cries,", + "Break not their binds, until all else dies." + ] + }, + "The poem warns of the two genies bound and imprisoned within Center Spire. The only way to ensure a genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB} endures forever is by compelling the genie to sacrifice itself as part of the casting\u2014a dark secret commonly employed by the Aru across the worlds they explore. Remnants of this ancient magic include the everlasting storm that circles atop Center Spire and the monstrous behemoth that lairs deep within its base. Once, the Aru commanded the beast and the storm to terraform the land, but now they rage uncontrollably without direction or purpose." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} like an octopus gliding through water.", + "{@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} uses the base statistics of a {@creature Kraken|XMM} with the following changes: it is {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Fire rather than Lightning, its swimming speed is replaced with a burrow speed of 60 feet, its lightning-based actions manifests as spines of compressed earth thrown at its enemies that deal Piercing damage instead of Lightning damage, and its Ink Cloud Legendary Action superheats the surrounding sand, dealing Fire damage in place of Poison damage [Toxic Ink requires no changes in the 2024 version of the Monster Manual].", + "The area within one mile of the spire's base is considered {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}'s lair. All references to water and Lightning damage in the 'A Kraken's Lair' section of its stat block are replaced with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and Fire damage, respectively, for the Terrakhet [Kraken Lairs requires no changes]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ferrus, the Dao", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is, in truth, a powerful {@creature Dao|XMM} named {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}, forcibly transformed into a monstrous being by the Aru to reshape the land according to their desires. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s faint, hate-filled whispers emanating from the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} during combat.", + "When the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a character can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures}) to draw {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence from the monster directly into the lamp. The process takes 1 minute to complete.", + "Once {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence is fully contained within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}'s form collapses into ashes and dust." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Terrakhet.webp" + }, + "title": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Summit", + "entries": [ + "Characters can reach the summit of Center Spire by either climbing the pillar or flying to the top.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to climb the spire can do so provided they have either proper climbing gear or a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed}. On average, a group can climb 2,000 feet in a single day, which means it will take about three days for the characters to reach the top.", + "Characters attempting this journey must spend their nights in the caves they find along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying", + "entries": [ + "A creature flying from the base of the spire would take 20 minutes to reach the top with a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 30 feet, or 10 minutes with a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 60 feet. However, the winds near the summit are so strong that creatures are unable to fly the last 500 feet to reach the top. Flying characters must resort to teleportation, climbing, or any other such method to traverse the final 500 feet needed to reach the pinnacle.", + "Only a Huge-sized flying creature, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, would be strong enough to fly through the storm and land on the pinnacle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} dwell in the many ledges and caves found throughout Center Spire, being some of the only flying creatures in the desert strong enough to fly through the powerful gusts of air of the area. Many of the {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} that live on the higher sections of the spire have gone deaf after years of living through the endless screeching noise.", + "Characters climbing the spire will inevitably encounter one {@creature Manticore|XMM} that will attempt to intimidate them into giving up some of their metal. In such a case, you can run the 'Manticore' encounter found in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} searching for reinforcements in Center Spire return with twice the usual number of reinforcements as described in the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Top of the Spire", + "entries": [ + "The summit of Center Spire is a plateau with a 25-foot radius of relatively flat terrain. Creatures standing at the summit are protected from being blown away by the storm, but are slowed down by the gusts. These creatures require 3 feet of movement for every 1 foot they wish to move and are unable to fly. Additionally, creatures here are {@condition Deafened|XPHB} to sounds originating more than 5 feet away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shamal, the Djinni", + "entries": [ + "The vortex of wind atop the spire is, in truth, the scattered form of a powerful {@creature Djinni|XMM} named {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal}, who was transformed into a living {@spell Wish|XPHB} by the Aru to control the winds of Anubia. Creatures that understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear the faint cries of the genie carried on the winds of the Wasteland.", + "A character standing at the summit of Center Spire can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw all of {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal}'s scattered essence from the vortex into the lamp. This process takes 1 minute, during which the party is attacked by a number of {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} equal to the number of characters present.", + "Once {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal} is fully absorbed into the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, the swirling vortex vanishes forever." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), floats invisibly 30 feet above the summit of Center Spire. Any creature not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that physically touches the cloak immediately becomes attuned to it.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} could function as beacons to amplify and extend the restorative magic of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening. The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} was specifically positioned here to fulfill that role and its location is known to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c61" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c61" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desiccated Flats", + "entries": [ + "During the time of ancient Anubia, this area was filled with great salt lakes. They have since dried completely. Today, the salt that once dissolved in the water encrusts the floor of these large depressions, forming thick layers of white, crunchy sediments. The remains of ancient ships, half-buried in the flats, serve as lairs for dangerous monsters.", + "Within one of these half-buried ships lies the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. For more details, refer to '{@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}' below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through the salt flats spot a crater where a {@creature Bulette|XMM} sleeps atop the corpses of dozens of creatures. The pungent smell is overwhelming. Characters can easily avoid the area or attempt to surprise the {@creature Bulette|XMM}. The corpses can be looted for up to 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eastspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains mark the eastern border of Kirat. The dunes beyond them is regarded as dangerous and unexplored territory (see {@adventure Sands of No Return|SoD|6|Sands of No Return}). {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} and Fang Dragons roost throughout the mountains, but are only aggressive to those who climb into their domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling near the mountains spot two {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} fighting in the air over territory. Suddenly, a terrifying {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) appears, scaring the {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} away. The {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} glares at the characters before flying off. If the party continues to remain in the area, they are attacked by two hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Hideout (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The hideout of the Black Company, a dangerous band of brigands. The location and the bandits that dwell in it are described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lunar Shrine (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "An ancient shrine dedicated to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The shrine is described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fanged Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains divide Kirat from the northern stretches of the Wasteland and the distant human kingdoms to the north. An unnatural dryness renders its valleys untraversable, forming large pillars of salt that rise from the ground and desiccating any creature that ventures through them.", + "Thousands of {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} roost atop the mountains, seemingly immune to the dangerous withering valleys found within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "A fortified Kirati settlement in the Wasteland. The location is described in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}, and at the end of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Lair", + "entries": [ + "A ship sunken amidst the salt flats of the Wasteland. This is the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. Characters that wish to hunt or speak with the dragon can do so by coming here.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has repurposed a merchant vessel as her lair, an ancient ship that once sailed the waters from which these salt flats emerged thousands of years ago. Half of the ship protrudes above the sand, while the other half is buried beneath. The entrance is a large hole the dragon bored into the deck using her Acid Breath feature.", + "See the battlemap 'Malicia's Lair' found below for the layout of the ship and its immediate surroundings.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who is Home?", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first arrive at the lair, roll a {@dice d100} percentile dice to determine who is currently present. On a roll of 01-25, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present and is found in area 8. On a roll of 26-75, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not present and a dangerous battlegroup of Anubians has recently arrived searching for her (see 'Anubian Search Party'). On a roll of 76-100, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not present but she arrives at a moment of your choice while the characters are exploring her lair.", + "Do not roll if the party follows the Path of [Erudition]. Instead, the Anubians are present, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} arrives shortly after the party interacts with the gnolls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salt Flats", + "entries": [ + "The hard encrusted layer of salt sediment on the floor makes crunching sounds when stepped on and leaves obvious footprints behind. Creatures walking on the salt flats make Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) checks with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} and creatures tracking such footprints make Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks to do so with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}.", + "The flat expanse enables creatures to spot the ship from nearly a mile away. Likewise, those on or around the ship can see anyone approaching from a similar distance." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c62" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c62" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Ship's Deck", + "entries": [ + "The main entrance to the ship is a large hole on the deck near the helm, leading down to area 2. Smaller holes and cracks in the hull of the ship can also serve as entry points, but require a {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to locate and can only be traversed by Small-sized creatures. These smaller holes all lead to area 4.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Search Party", + "entries": [ + "On a roll of 26-75 (see 'Who is Home'), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has sent a powerful battlegroup of gnolls in search of the dragon. The battlegroup is currently on top of the ship, walking around the deck and searching for different openings throughout the hull of the vessel. They know {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} lairs within the salt flats but are unsure if this is her lair.", + "The battlegroup consists of one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. If the characters are 7th level or higher, the battlegroup includes an additional {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} and an {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The Anubians threateningly question the characters about the black dragon's whereabouts (using the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell), before commanding them to leave. They grow hostile if the characters visibly carry {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or refuse to leave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians were sent to invite the dragon to meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who demands her allegiance and assistance in the attack on Al'Kirat. The gnolls wait in her lair until she returns {@dice 1d4} hours later. After speaking with them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} agrees to a meeting with the Pharaoh. The next day, she flies to meet {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in his encampment ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). There, she affirms her loyalty but refuses to attack the city. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, mad from the influence of the Will, designates {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as an enemy of the Empire\u2014to be hunted and killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The meeting between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already happened. The Anubians were sent to slay the dragon and reclaim the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. If the characters engage the Anubians in combat, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} fatefully appears at the beginning of the second round to assist them. If the characters do not intervene and hide, the Anubians set up an ambush for the dragon. She arrives {@dice 1d4} hours later and, provided the party does not intervene, falls victim to the attack, where she is killed and her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} taken." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Filter Room", + "entries": [ + "Sand naturally falls into this room from the hole to the surface above. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} keeps the doors to this room closed to prevent sand from seeping into adjacent rooms, and she occasionally clears it when it fills up too high.", + "The room is 10 feet below the deck. Characters can jump into this room from the deck without taking fall damage by landing on the soft mounds of sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Storage", + "entries": [ + "Here {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} keeps crates, barrels, and boxes filled with alchemical and magical reagents which she uses for her experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "There are 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of material components in this room. In general, the material components are separated as follows: 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of special inks, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of exotic minerals, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of plants and herbs, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of incense and other religious tributes, and 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted body parts such as eyeballs suspended in liquid, boxes filled with hair and nails, and bones of different kinds of animals. All gathered to serve as various material components for her experiments." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Main Chamber", + "entries": [ + "This is the largest room on the vessel, formerly the crew's sleeping quarters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has removed all the furniture to make space for her experiments. A map of Kirat is nailed to one of the walls.", + "Three steel cages are pushed into the western corners of the room. Two of them contain emaciated gazelles (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|XMM} with five levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}), while the third holds a chained {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM}.", + "Four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} freely roam the room. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uses them as unwitting guardians to her lair. They do not attack Undead like {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. She must corral the mummies into a room before having any visitors, as they attack living creatures on sight. The mummies can't reach inside the cages to harm the animals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Map of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The map is filled with scribbles, circles, and Arrows pointing at different locations within the Wasteland; the map marks {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s attempt at searching for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experimented Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} has had its pincers severed, its body is chained to the ground and its tail is bound in place. Its tail is positioned over containers which are designed to drain its poison into a set of vials under it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has experimented feeding the creature undead flesh, and then testing for any alterations to the scorpion's natural venom. The macabre experiment has turned the beast into a Monstrosity and has given it an evil disposition. Its eyes have grown reddish in tone and its poison has manifested additional properties.", + "There are three full vials of the scorpion's tainted venom. Treat each of the vials as vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Wyvern Poison|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), except that those that fail the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against the poison have their maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reduced by an amount equal to the Poison damage. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drained Gazelles", + "entries": [ + "The gazelles are not restrained but are far too frail to move. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been using their blood to feed herself. If the characters are on good terms with the dragon, she allows the party to butcher one of them to eat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Blocked Stairs", + "entries": [ + "The small room is empty, except for a staircase descending into a lower level. The floor below, and the stairs leading down, are completely buried in sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The lower chambers were the storage rooms of the ship. Characters capable of draining the sand or burrowing through it discover a large steel chest amidst the debris. The chest is affected by an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell, cannot be broken, and requires either a {@dc 25} Strength check or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to open.", + "The chest contains 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, ten chunks of amber each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a {@item Ring of Spell Turning|XDMG} carefully placed on a soft silken surface.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not know about the chests, as the large quantity of hard-packed sand blocks her {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uses this room to test samples, mix ingredients, and perform experiments. Two large tables fill up the corners of the room, holding vials with mysterious liquids, metal sheets with chunks of severed flesh, and pages scribbled with notes. On the table, a small glass cage holds a hyperactive jerboa encased inside, which angrily darts around in its confined space.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scribbled Notes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has discovered that blood has the property to 'destroy' the Rust of the Wasteland (see '{@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}'). The notes on the table detail her experiments to uncover this property, which involved the exsanguination of many animals. Among these notes are also records of the dragon's experiments with the jerboa in the room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enraged Jerboa", + "entries": [ + "A jerboa is a small desert rodent that resembles a fusion of a rat and a kangaroo. The floor of its cage is filled with red sand and contains several tiny skeletons. The creature runs around in distress, shrieking at anyone who approaches.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has experimented with the mental effects caused by the red sand upon animals, specifically observing them over weeks after being forced to remain in contact with the sand. She has noted that such animals exhibit extreme aggression. Despite her attempts to temper this behavior, the aggression only diminishes if the red sand is removed.", + "Anyone who tries to pet the jerboa suffers severe scratches and bites from the tiny, furious creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Experiment Room", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has prepared this room for the dissection and experimentation of creatures. A thin shelf nailed to the wall holds various tools such as scalpels, hammers, pliers, needles, and saws. An elevated platform serves as a restraining bed, equipped with manacles and leather binds.", + "At present, an Anubian mummy writhes in its restraints on the bed. A simple closed chest sits by the wall near the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been experimenting on mummies to better understand their nature. She has discovered that they are drawn to the Heka found in the amber of the region. The dragon has been 'feeding' the bound mummy large amounts of this divine energy, noting that the creature's power grows with each consumption.", + "Infused with a significant amount of Heka, the mummy uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM}. However, it cannot use its lair or Legendary Actions, nor does it have access to its Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] or Spellcasting features.", + "The {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy} is securely bound. A lever next to the platform can be pulled as an action to release the manacles. Once the manacles are opened, the mummy can easily free itself by tearing off the leather binds on its chest as an action. Freed, the {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} will attempt to slay any living creature it sees." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Chest", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Malicia's Haven", + "entries": [ + "A {@spell Magic Mouth|XPHB} spell has been cast on the door leading into this room, set to activate whenever a creature (other than {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}) approaches within 10 feet of it. In {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s draconic voice, the spell speaks: \"{@i These are my chambers. You're not welcome. Steal the amber from the chest nearby and leave. If you disturb my bed, I will kill you.}\"", + "The door is also enchanted with an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. It requires a {@dc 25} Strength check to force open or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to unlock it.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not require sleep, but she rests here to contemplate her future moves. A large bed of dirty, wet leaves, sprinkled with clumps of soil, dominates most of the room. A trail around the mound of leaves leads to a wide container filled with dirt where a tree grows from it. The tree and the surrounding area are covered in dried blood stains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bed of Compost", + "entries": [ + "As a black dragon, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s natural habitat is the swamp, and she has put an unreasonable amount of effort into creating a bed with the perfect consistency, moisture level, and volume for a creature such as herself. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is, for lack of a better word, 'peculiar' about her bed and immediately knows if anyone has disturbed or used it.", + "In the middle of her bed lies a book titled 'Dark Tales of the Beastwars,' written by multiple authors who recount their experiences and memories of the war. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been studying the abilities of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, which have been documented by soldiers who witnessed his battles against the beastfolk. She has marked every instance in the book where the Vizier is mentioned and added notes on the spells she believes he cast on those occasions. Characters who read the book (requires 30 hours to read) learn the general scope of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s spellcasting abilities.", + "Any creature that destroys her bed earns her wrath, and she will go to unreasonable lengths to destroy them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood Tree", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} knows that spilling blood in the red dunes can release water if done in large quantities, but she is unsure of the water's exact origin. In an experiment, she attempted to plant a small tree from O'grila in a clump of dirt and red sand, feeding it blood to see if it would sustain the tree. The dragon observed that no water was produced, concluding that water is only released when blood is spilled directly on the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present, she is resting on her bed while studying the Dark Tales of the Beastwars. She is open to meeting respectful visitors and willing to trade or collaborate, as long as she receives something of equal value in return. Any creature attempting to trick or deceive her will be automatically discovered if she can use her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} on them.", + "If challenged to a battle and needing an escape, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will use her Acid Breath feature to melt a hole in the deck above, and fly away." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Northspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains were once sacred to the Anubians and served as a place where pilgrims could speak directly to the Aru. The area is filled with the ruins of Anubian temples, sealed tombs, and destroyed settlements. The Will of the Sands holds great dominion over the region and frequent sandstorms often make it difficult for creatures to approach the mountains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters approaching the mountains encounter two skeletal {@creature Hook Horror|XMM|Hook Horrors} and {@dice 1d4} skeletal {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}. Controlled by the Will of the Sands, these Undead versions attack without mercy. A {@adventure flaying sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms} arrives midway through the encounter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "Zarai, a small settlement of Kirati tieflings, lies deep in the heart of the Wasteland. Once a thriving settlement, Zarai has diminished in size and now struggles to sustain itself as it once did, relying heavily on caravans passing through for supplies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "50 (86% tiefling, 8% human, 4% beastfolk, 2% other)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a respected druid, is the closest thing to a leader in Zarai." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Militia", + "entries": [ + "If the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} faces an attack, it can rally a defense force comprising 10 {@creature Tribal Warrior|MM|Tribal Warriors} [{@creature Warrior Infantry|XMM|Warriors Infantry}] and 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "Simple barter economy. The settlement offers water and information to those who visit. Residents often scour the nearby dunes for ruins, and pay caravaneers for any valuable information they acquire. This information is then sold to those who next visit the Oasis. In exchange, the people of Zarai then barter their findings for coin, food, and essential supplies." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Druid Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|XMM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "The water springs of Zarai were once the watering hole of a large group of {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars}, who used it a few times a year when they migrated across the Wasteland. The original Kirati who settled in Zarai were almost run out by the boars during their first meeting. Eli, whose magic allows him to speak with the animals, convinced them to share the water springs with the Kirati. Now, groups of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars} occasionally arrive at Zarai every month in order to peacefully drink from the springs and rest, before continuing through their migration. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} was the name of the pack's leader who, after several migrations through Zarai and lengthy conversations with Eli, befriended the druid and became his life-long companion. The tavern in Zarai was named after the boar in its honor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is Eli's best friend and companion. He uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM}, except he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 4, and can attack twice with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Additionally, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} can understand the rough meaning of words spoken to him in {@language Common|XPHB}, the result of Eli's training of the mighty beast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Eli_Elaia.webp" + }, + "title": "Eli Elaia" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Lonely Ogre", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} (LE male {@creature Ogre|XMM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here.", + "The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for ogres. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "When the characters pass through Zarai, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} offers his services as a Hauler to assist with carrying their supplies on their journeys (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). Should any of the residents notice this, they will attempt to persuade the characters not to mistreat or enslave him but to provide him with a fair deal for his work.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Zug Zug", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom|Ogre} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Oasis_of_Zarai.webp" + }, + "title": "The Oasis of Zarai" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Zarai", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Oasis of Zarai' map. The small village hugs the southern portion of the large natural spring of water that supports it, while the northern portion is covered in a dense thicket of trees and spiny bushes. Leaves and small clumps of red sand float over the surface of the water and a healthy number of fish swim under their shadow.", + "Around thirty buildings have been erected in the settlement, but ten of them are empty and derelict. Visitors are welcome to use the empty houses during their stay.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gazebo", + "entries": [ + "A small causeway extends into the spring, leading to an earthen platform at its center. Here, the locals have built a comfortable gazebo. The area is often occupied by {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}, who enjoys lounging by the entrance, while stray boars frequently use the causeway to drink from the spring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "A tall and ancient monument stands near the main square of the village. The white obelisk is adorned with Anubian hieroglyphics carved into its surface.", + "This is an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. The villagers are aware of its magical properties and have used its power sparingly over the years to cure diseases and heal their wounds. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} has 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber stored in his house, which he saves to use with the obelisk when needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk Tavern", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Zarai. It is owned by an elderly tiefling woman named Luna Lu and managed by a lizardfolk named Ssk'ar.", + "Ssk'ar serves a unique drink of its own making called 'mudclaw mead.' This thick, white broth resembles more of a soup than a drink. It is crafted by boiling chunks of ankheg until the meat dissolves into a liquid, which is then mixed with a mead. Mudclaw mead is heavy and sweet, with a fishy taste that lingers for hours. Its alcohol content is potent enough to cause a full blackout if finished entirely. Caravaneers sip it gradually over the course of their travels.", + "Mudclaw mead is popular and contributes significantly to the settlement's income. Unfortunately, Ssk'ar has run out of ankheg meat. The lizardfolk is willing to pay the characters 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, scavenged from the desert, for an entire fresh ankheg carcass." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c63" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c63" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sands of No Return", + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland extends for hundreds of miles to the east. Its borders are patrolled by dangerous clans of xenophobic and superstitious centaurs who kill trespassers on sight. The orcs of O'grila have battled these centaurs for decades, vying for control over their verdant plateau. Occasionally, titanic sand worms can be seen roaming this region, and the orcs suspect that the centaurs have learned how to tame them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too far into the Sands of No Return have an {@chance 80} chance of encountering a warband of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Centaur|MM|Centaurs} [{@creature Centaur Trooper|XMM}] and a {@chance 20} chance of encountering a ravenous {@creature Purple Worm|XMM} swimming through the dunes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows from the summit of the Twin Peaks of O'grila, through the Gray Forest, and into the Wasteland. The main river splits into several streams that travel through underground tunnels; as these tunnels near the overheated ground of Mount Khalazaar, the water heats into steam which bursts forth through cracks and geysers found throughout the region. The steam creates a hot mist that blankets the area, clouding vision and disorienting travelers. Constant orc in-fighting in the Gray Forest causes the Issith River to run heavy with blood, which naturally clears the red sand of the Wasteland wherever the river flows.", + "The Scalding Mists are always considered to be a zone of Extreme Heat (see {@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}). Additionally, visibility here is restricted to a range of 60 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salamanders in the Mist", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} have constructed a few scattered villages concealed within the mist, subsisting by hunting the few beasts that dare to drink from the Issith Cauldron (see 'Issith Cauldron'). Characters exploring the region eventually encounter two {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} and their three {@creature Hell Hound|XMM|Hell Hound} pets, out on the hunt for remorhaz. These {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} are not aggressive but wish to be left alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Issith Cauldron", + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows into a vast, boiling lake called the Issith Cauldron. This is the largest source of 'drinkable' water in the region, though its scalding heat deters all but the most desperate. Creatures that drink from the lake take {@damage 2d6} Fire damage per gallon they consume, and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage at the start of each of their turns while submerged in its waters. Creatures with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Fire damage can drink from and submerge in the lake without harm.", + "The lake is a frequent watering spot for {@creature Remorhaz|XMM}, {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, and {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, though these creatures are often hunted by the local {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is known to visit the Issith Cauldron to bathe (she enjoys the pain).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage, the Marid", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|XMM} named {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB}.", + "As the {@spell Wish|XPHB} stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no {@spell Wish|XPHB} can undo another (see {@adventure Laws of a Wish|SoD|15|Laws of a Wish} on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}).", + "While shackled, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can do nothing but speak, and is {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a {@creature Harpy|XMM}, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact.", + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} spends her time humming her beautiful melodies, and any creature that submerges their head into the lake can hear them with perfect clarity. A character who hears her song may attempt to dive and follow it to the source by succeeding on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. When the characters first approach her, they are ambushed by a number of {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} equal to the number of characters present\u2014guardians to keep her imprisoned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mirage", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can speak while underwater and offers the characters a {@spell Wish|XPHB} if they can free her from her binds. She explains the unique condition required to break them. If they fail to do so, she tells them of the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) and the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} found inside. To aid them, she allows one of the characters to tear off the precious gold necklace from her neck\u2014studded with sapphires and worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}\u2014and instructs them to trade it to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} in exchange for the lamp.", + "Though {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} knows the characters must find the two halves of the Scarab Key to locate the treasury, she has no knowledge of who currently possesses them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "This mountain range shields the lush lands of O'grila from the spread of the Rust. As a result, O'grila has remained out of reach for the Will of the Sands.", + "{@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are the sole inhabitants of the Southspire Mountains, having hunted all else in the region to extinction. Occasionally, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fleeing from O'grila take refuge here, but they rarely survive for long before the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} find them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Scaling the mountain takes three days. Each day, every creature must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "If the characters attempt to climb the mountain, they are noticed and attacked by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are hungry and thirsty. They can be appeased with 1 unit worth of Traveling Supplies per peryton. If their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 10, they will flee." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Valley of Moving Shadows (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Valley of Moving Shadows is located atop the Southspire Mountains. It stretches one mile in length and a half-mile across. Dense forests of darkwood trees fringe the valley, while a large freshwater pond occupies the center. Akin to an animal graveyard, the ground is strewn with hundreds of skeletons, victims of the master of this domain.", + "This valley is home to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} of unusual size who has become a legend among the orcs of O'grila, who believe her to be unkillable. For hundreds of years, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has survived countless battles against the orcs, which have left her body riddled with scars. Most notably, the flesh on her head has rotted away from suffering so many wounds, leaving it exposed to the bone. Her terrifying skeletal look has reinforced the orcs' belief that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is, in fact, an undead spirit that returns to life each time she is killed.", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s lair is a massive cave perched atop a cliff face that looms over the large pond in the valley (see 'Gorgoroth's Lair'). Exceedingly evil and cruel, this monstrosity takes pleasure in denying the pond's water to other creatures. She often spends hours on her roost, vigilantly ensuring that no creature dares to approach for a drink. Consequently, countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} hover endlessly above the valley, circling in wait for a chance to quench their thirst the moment {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} departs. Occasionally, a {@creature Peryton|XMM}, either too bold or too desperate, strays close to the pond, only for {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} to emerge from the shadows of her lair to ambush and strangle the trespasser. These attacks are typically drawn out and torturous, made to serve as a gruesome warning to the other {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} watching fearfully from above.", + "The Valley of Moving Shadows derives its name from the countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that crisscross its skies, whose cursed shadows eerily mimic human forms.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Challenging Gorgoroth", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM}, with the exception that her size is Huge and her Intelligence score is 13 (+1). She can understand and speak {@language Common|XPHB}, {@language Orcish|XPHB} and {@language Elvish|XPHB}; though she never speaks. Additionally, she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from nonmagical attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "Floating within the grastric acid of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details on the relic, see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Gorgoroth.webp" + }, + "title": "Gorgoroth" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are 7th level or higher, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has 265 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 17, and any creature {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by her talons takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) Bludgeoning damage at the start of that creature's turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "See {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, describe her dramatic fall where she appears utterly vanquished. At an opportune point moments later, she defies fate and rises with half her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, as befits the tales of her legend. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} then gains a special initiative count of 20 (losing all initiative ties) and attacks for one final round. If in the Southspire Mountains, then at the end of that round, the horde of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} flying above descends upon {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, tearing at her flesh with their talons. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} meets her true end as the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} tear out her still-beating heart, which is then shredded by the frenzied mob. If not at her home, then {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} flees to it at the end of the round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} exhibits a sadistic preference for leaving her foes at the cusp of death, which is highlighted by her desire to not attack those making {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}. However, if {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} observes a creature healing her wounded victims, she will prioritize the healer and ensure they do not survive. She does not retreat while in the Valley of Moving Shadows, fearing the perception of weakness by the countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} circling overhead. Elsewhere, she retreats to the valley when reduced to below 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorgoroth's Lair (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s lair is an open cave located 400 feet up the Valley of Moving Shadows, on a tall, rocky cliff face.", + "Without a flying speed or other means to reach it, characters must resort to climbing the cliff, which requires {@b 2 hours}. The surface is slippery and with poor handholds, requiring a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to properly climb. On a failure, the character falls a number of feet equal to twenty times the amount by which they failed the check. Inside the cave, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s nest is built atop a large pile of bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "An orc chieftain once led a legion of orcs to the mountain, determined to end the bird's reign of terror. Now, their skeletons form the base of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s nest. In a darkened corner of the cave lies the skeletal remains of the warchief, still equipped with the magical items he had hoped to use against the monstrosity. The cadaver is clad in a {@item +1 Half Plate|XDMG|Half Plate +1} armor and wields Grimgore (see below).", + "Amidst the countless feathers scattered throughout the cave, one stands out for its size and vibrant array of colors. Characters who search the lair and succeed at a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check can find a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} nestled among the rest of the plumage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimgore", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as {@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom}, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the Southspire Mountains. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "{@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom} functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG|Greataxe +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "Once a thriving city of Anubia, it now lies half-sunken beneath the dunes. This location is described in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Wound", + "entries": [ + "A massive chasm has torn open the ground between the two peaks of the Northspire Mountains, stretching 16 miles in length and descending to an unknown depth. This fissure was one of the original craters from which the Darakni launched their attack on the Anubian Empire, emerging as an endless swarm threatening to devour everything in their path. These dark depths lead to numerous underground tunnels the Darakni use to travel across the land.", + "Swarms of insects fly and burrow throughout the area, nesting around large hives that rise from the ground like spires. Thousands of skeletons controlled by the Will of the Sands perpetually battle the monstrous insects.", + "The ruins of the Old Kingdom\u2014gnoll cities from before the arrival of the Aru\u2014are scattered throughout The Wound.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters are attacked on each hexagon they travel to while in The Wound. There is a {@chance 25} chance of encountering two {@creature Chasme|XMM} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, a {@chance 25} chance of encountering a living hive (use the statistics of a {@creature Shambling Mound|XMM}) and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering two skeletal giants (use the statistics for {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Thornweald", + "entries": [ + "A thornweald is an eerie, tangled labyrinth of vines and briars. Dense thickets of thorny vines weave together to form natural barriers, passages, tunnels, and canopies. Glades in the vines allow creatures to live within its embrace, while the spined walls protect them from predators and the canopies protect them from the sun.", + "The thorny plants subsist by cutting and prickling those who pass through it. The blood they spill seeps into the ground, removing some of the Rust in the area, and allowing water to filter up to feed the plants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through thornweald have a {@chance 50} chance of encountering {@dice 2d4} hungry {@creature Grick|XMM|Gricks} and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering a {@creature Shambling Mound|XMM} composed of thorny vines." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling through Thornweald", + "entries": [ + "Travel through a thornweald is slow and perilous, as dense undergrowth obscures the uneven ground and makes it painfully easy to step on sharp needles.", + "Creatures can safely travel through a thornweald while traveling at a slow pace. If traveling at a normal or fast pace, the creature takes 1 point of damage for every mile of thornweald they travel through." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Thornweald.webp" + }, + "title": "Patch of Thornweald" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Swine", + "entries": [ + "Areas of thornweald are the home of swine, a group of beastfolk who possess the features of boars. Swine are usually aggressive, but can be bribed with offerings of roots and mushrooms, which they then plant in their boughs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Swine use the statistics of {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}, with the exception that they are not Lycanthropes. As such, they do not get any of the benefits associated with Lycanthropy, such as their ability to change shape, their {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunities} to damage, and so on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters that spend longer than a day traveling through a thornweald, encounter three {@b swine} and a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} protecting the perimeter of one of their settlements. The {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} has been awakened, as per the spell {@spell Awaken|XPHB}. The swine forbid the characters from going any further and demand they turn back. If bribed with supplies (at least 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies), the swine agree to escort the characters through the thicket. While being escorted, creatures can travel at a fast pace without taking damage from the vines." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, this plateau bore witness to the moment when the Aru first arrived in this world. Once revered as the most sacred territory of the Anubians, the land now hosts a diverse population of orcs, ogres, cyclops, and hill giants, as well as the dinosaurs they tame. These varied communities are dispersed across the expanse, all nominally subjects of the Kingdom of O'grila. King Balorog, an aging orc warchief, rules over this kingdom with fragile authority, struggling to unify the disparate tribes that inhabit the plateau.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Twin Peaks of O'grila", + "entries": [ + "Perfect green boughs, crystal-clear river waters, aweinspiring mountain views, and serene pastoral prairies grace the high mesa above the plateau. The ruins of ancient Anubian cities, glorious and brilliant, hide amidst this terrene paradise. These cities, believed to be bathed in gold, are protected by a titanic winged serpent said to control all the dinosaurs of the region. Only those blessed by this demigod are protected from the beasts that roam this idyllic realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gray Woods", + "entries": [ + "This collection of forests house a large concentration of orcs and ogres rebelling against the rule of King Balorog. {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} also hunt these forests for food and hearts. The forest derives its name from the ash that blankets its trees, produced by the frequent eruptions of Mount Khalazaar to the west." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Westspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "For decades, these mountains have been a battleground for {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, and {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, all vying for dominance over the natural beasts that seek sanctuary here. Recently, scores of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have migrated here from the Southspire Mountains\u2014driven away by overpopulation and a healthy fear of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have struck a deal with a young dryad named Ashae (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}), allowing them to hunt the animals under her protection in exchange for the still-beating hearts of any humanoids they can capture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "This section presents a collection of encounters designed for the Wasteland. It includes encounters with people, beasts, and monsters that can be used for roleplay or for combat. It also includes interesting locations and treasures that the characters can find as they traverse the dunes.", + "Encounters can happen either randomly or whenever you, as the GM, feel it is suitable. Generally speaking, one combat encounter every two days of travel and one interesting find every three to four days of travel is appropriate. Be mindful that characters will not be able to take {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB|Long Rests} while they are out traveling the Wasteland, so even Easy Difficulty encounters will risk taxing the party over a long journey.", + "To leave these encounters to chance instead of deciding them yourself, roll a {@dice 2d6} every day and consult the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table below. If the result is doubles (both dice showing the same number), an environmental hazard is in effect. If so, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. {@adventure Hazards|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazards} are described further ahead.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 2d6}", + "Wasteland Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2-3", + "Creature Encounter While Camping" + ], + [ + "4-6", + "Creature Encounter While Traveling" + ], + [ + "7", + "Creature Encounter While Sleeping" + ], + [ + "8-9", + "No Encounter" + ], + [ + "10-12", + "Interesting Find" + ] + ] + }, + "When a creature encounter occurs, roll a {@dice d20} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table. For a hazard, roll a {@dice d6} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. If an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} is discovered, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "Creature encounters are detailed below, while {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom|Interesting Finds}, and {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Creature Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Each creature encounter has been balanced to be a Medium Difficulty encounter for characters of the specified level, unless otherwise noted.", + "Encounters with a Varied Difficulty are designed with multiple difficulty levels in mind. For these encounters, you must select the option that correctly corresponds to the character's level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rerolling Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Rather than having the luck of the dice force players to experience the same encounter multiple times, it might be best to reroll whenever you roll the same encounter twice. This way your players can get to experience a wider arrangement of scenarios and the different dangers that lurk in the Wasteland. However, encounters with a 'Varied' recommended level are designed to be fought multiple times throughout the course of {@i Sands of Doom}. As such, those are perfectly fine to be played more than once provided the characters are of a different level than the time they first fought the encounter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Creatures", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Encounter", + "Recommended Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}", + "8th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Bulette|SoD|6|Bulettes}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Water Elemental|SoD|6|Water Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Air Elemental|SoD|6|Air Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Mummy|SoD|6|Mummy}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "9-10", + "{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "11-12", + "{@adventure Beastfolk|SoD|6|Beastfolk}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "13", + "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SoD|6|Dinosaurs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "14", + "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "15", + "{@adventure Wyverns|SoD|6|Wyverns}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "16", + "{@adventure Manticores|SoD|6|Manticores}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "17", + "{@adventure Ankhegs|SoD|6|Ankhegs}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "18", + "{@adventure Perytons|SoD|6|Perytons}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "19", + "{@adventure Bandits|SoD|6|Bandits}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "20", + "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SoD|6|Wild Beasts}", + "5th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Hazards", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Wasteland Hazard" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Blowout|SoD|6|Blowout}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Mirage|SoD|6|Mirage}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Dunevine|SoD|6|Dunevine}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Interesting Find", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Interesting Find" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "{@adventure Desert Herds|SoD|6|Desert Herds}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SoD|6|Hidden Oasis}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|6|Sand Spirits}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dunevine.webp" + }, + "title": "Dunevine" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Quicksand.webp" + }, + "title": "Quicksand" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Adventurer_vs_Anubians.webp" + }, + "title": "An adventurer challenges an Anubian battlegroup" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Air Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Among the elements, the Wasteland serves as an unexpectedly potent conduit for elemental air. When air currents of drastically different temperatures meet\u2014such as the collision of cold sea winds with the warm winds of the dunes\u2014powerful tornadoes are created. The immense destructive force of these tornadoes occasionally opens fleeting rifts to the elemental plane of air, through which {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} emerge into the dunes. These elementals, enshrouded in cyclones of sand and Rust they cannot escape, are driven mad by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}, mad enough to believe it can escape its torment and return to the elemental plane of air by spilling enough blood.", + "The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} whips up sand and grit from the dunes, forming a small, contained sandstorm around itself. This sandstorm has a 20-foot radius centered on the air elemental. Within this radius, the area is considered a 'flaying sandstorm' {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}. The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} can see through the sandstorm as if it were not there. Creatures inside the sandstorm have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all Melee attacks against the {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}.", + "Characters who notice the small sandstorm approaching in the distance can make a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to identify it as unnatural. A {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) or {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that the sandstorm is caused by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} at its center. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear the elemental's anguished cries, repeatedly screaming: \"{@i Blood shall set me free!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankhegs", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are driven to hunt in packs to defend themselves against the more powerful {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} that patrol their territories. As they are not naturally inclined to pack behavior, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are often greedy and snappy with each other. When an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} captures prey, it typically abandons its companions to eat alone. If a victim falls between two {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, they might either fight over the meal or play tugof- war with the corpse until it splits, each {@creature Ankheg|XMM} taking its share.", + "Preferring to live in underground tunnels, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} favor hunting in areas where they can easily burrow, which does not include sand. When encountering {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, assume that the surrounding terrain is craggy. Tunnels created by {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are traversable and can be used to track them if they flee, but these tunnels collapse within {@dice 1d4} hours.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The ground trembles briefly before {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} burst out to attack the characters. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or lower are {@condition Surprised|XPHB}. The {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are poorly coordinated and each attack a different target. If an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} reduces a creature to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} them (if it hasn't already), then drags them toward the hole from which it emerged in order to flee with its meal.", + "The Acid Spray of the {@creature Ankheg|XMM} doubles as their digestive enzyme, which they need in order to feed. As a result, they spray it only as a last resort. {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} that use their Acid Spray cannot devour any prey they capture for 8 hours." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Gnoll battlegroups from the Anubian army march from the east, originating from Kunaten Keep and spreading in all directions.", + "These Anubians are defined by their strategic skill. Far more than a coalition of simple gnolls, they are a highly trained and experienced military force. As the adventure progresses and the characters gain notoriety among the Anubians, the gnolls will develop strategies to counter their abilities. For example, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics} might use {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on characters who rely on enchantments while scouts will be cautious of fast characters they know can easily reach them.", + "If the party continues to exploit a highly effective strategy that the gnolls cannot handle, the Anubian leaders will commission {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} with the required magic to counter it. Portray them as a force that adapts to the characters' actions, rather than mindless gnolls sent to the slaughter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters determines the type of Anubian battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom} table. As the characters progress and time advances in {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian forces grow stronger, as portrayed by their increasing difficulty relative to character's level." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Frontliners such as footmen and brutes form phalanxes to prevent enemies from reaching the backline, while benefiting from their Pack Tactics feature. Ranged attackers target the weakest foes they can see, while staying clear of melee combat. Anubian training regimens emphasize targeting flying enemies; rogues use bolas to restrain these targets, while all spellcasters focus on them with their magic.", + "The Anubians react with hostility if they know the characters to be enemies, or if they opently display {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Otherwise, the Anubians simply threaten characters to stay out of their way.", + "Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what the battlegroup is doing: (1) scouting the nearest marked location on the map, (2) searching or hunting for the characters, (3) distracted while camping for the day, or (4) hungry and hunting for food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Platinum is the currency of the Anubian Empire. Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Additionally, each {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus} carries a chunk of Amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as a spellcasting focus." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Anubian Battlegroup", + "colLabels": [ + "Level", + "Battlegroup", + "Difficulty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-10", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen} at the front, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts} at the back, and one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} in the middle.", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "6th", + "One {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom} charges forward, supported by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom} and one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}, while two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues} ambush the characters from behind (a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 16 or higher is needed to spot them).", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "7th", + "One {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom} leads a squad consisting of two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Curse-Bringers} and one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Hard" + ], + [ + "8th", + "A powerful battlegroup consisting of two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} flanking one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}. The group is supported from the back by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, and one {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}. The battlegroup is led by an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} who charges first.", + "Deadly" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Enchanter.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Enchanter" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Banner.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Magus.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Magus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Bandits living in the dunes are almost always human. Many were either exiled from their homelands for crimes they committed or came as part of organized criminal efforts to ambush Kirati caravans transporting magical treasure from Anubian ruins. Either way, the Anubian awakening has drastically reduced the number of caravans passing through the Wasteland. With nothing to plunder, these bandits are starving for supplies.", + "Desperation and hunger drives these bandits to attack any group of travelers they meet, even if they are well defended.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters a group of bandits consisting of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}, and a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} that leads them. The bandits have half as many camels as they have riders, so each camel is ridden by two bandits except for the bandit captain which rides alone. The characters and the bandits spot each other from hundreds of feet away.", + "The bandit captain is named Hussar, a tanned handsome man with sharp green eyes. The bandits approach and surround the characters, while Hussar kindly demands the characters give them half of their supplies. If the characters refuse, the bandits attack to kill. A successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check causes Hussar to reconsider and retreat (which he does to secretly gather more men).", + "If the bandits retreat, they return the next day with an additional {@creature Berserker|XMM} and {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}. They track the characters throughout the day and wait until nightfall to ambush them in their camp. Characters keeping watch with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} score of 16 or higher will notice them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The bandits' hideout is within an hour's ride from the site of the encounter. The hideout is a cave system filled with barrels and crates that once held supplies stolen from caravaneers. Tracking the bandits to their hideout is easy ({@dc 10}), as tracks remain clear in the sand for days.", + "The bandit hideout holds 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure, including trinkets and baubles stolen from Kirati caravans. It also contains 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies for each bandit encountered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "Although much of the Wasteland is barren, the land is vast and inhabited by a diverse array of native demihuman species that roam its deserts and fight for survival. Unless provoked, these beastfolk prefer not to antagonize the characters.", + "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} seek information and {@item Gold|XDMG}, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounters", + "entries": [ + "To determine which tribe of beastfolk the characters encounter, roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the entries below and the {@table Wasteland Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom} table. Unless otherwise specified, assume that each beastfolk carries 2 units worth of Traveling Supplies on their person.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has successfully established contact with various human bandits of the Wasteland. The bandits trade information on the movements of the Kirati, the Anubians, newly discovered Oases, and buried ruins in the dunes. In exchange, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} provides the brigands with Weapons, Poisons, Camels, and Food.", + "These beastfolk are currently traveling to a hidden Oasis a few hours away, where they expect to meet a group of Bandits. The {@creature Ogre|SandsOfDoom|Ogres} each carry enormous bags containing 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies.", + "You can refer to the 'Bandit' encounter in this chapter for information about the bandits found in the Wasteland. Use the number of bandits and the statistics provided there if you need to populate the newly found Oasis as needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "These Lizardfolk are Scouts searching for Ankheg warrens to clear out and use as outposts or new homes. With the Ankheg's breeding season approaching, these creatures will build tunnels deep enough to reach water in order to create a moist environment for their young. These tunnels can be repurposed by Lizardfolk communities. {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards} are adept at sensing ankheg pheromones and are guiding the Lizardfolk in search of these warrens." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaurs and Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} of the Mok'Tar clan and the {@creature Harpy|SandsOfDoom|Harpies} of the Arrakia tribes have been trying to form an alliance with the {@creature Peryton|SandsOfDoom|Perytons} of the Wasteland to fight against Al'Kirat. These beastfolk typically meet atop the mountains of the region. In this encounter, the beastfolk are returning from a disappointing meeting. The perytons, having recently struck a deal with a {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} (see {@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove (Oasis)}), are well-fed and content, leaving them uninterested in warring against a city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "With large communities north of the Northspire Mountains, and a few settlements inside the patches of thornweald in Kirat, the swine occasionally travel across the Wasteland to scavenge for specific roots that grow under the sand. They bring scores of boars with them on their journeys, who have a keen sense of smell and can detect the plants several feet below the earth. Their primary target is spindleroot, a green vine with red spines whose sap can replace the agate material component in the {@spell Awaken|XPHB} spell. The spell is used by druids in their tribes to awaken giant boars\u2014an important ritual for the swine." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Harpy.webp" + }, + "title": "Harpy" + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Beastfolk", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Beastfolk Tribe", + "Difficulty Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and one {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]", + "5th" + ], + [ + "2", + "One Lizard {@creature Lizard King|MM|King}/{@creature Lizard Queen|MM|Queen} [{@creature Lizardfolk Sovereign|XMM}], one {@creature Lizardfolk Shaman|MM|Lizardfolk Shaman} [{@creature Lizardfolk Geomancer|XMM}], {@dice 2d4} {@creature Lizardfolk|MM|Lizardfolks} [{@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}, {@dice 2d6} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars}, and an amount of {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars} equal to the number of {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}. Swine are not Lycanthropes and lack any of the abilities typically associated with Lycanthropy.", + "8th" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bulettes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} are the apex predators of the Wasteland, roaming wherever they please and devouring whatever they encounter. All creatures flee in terror at the sight of a {@creature Bulette|XMM}. Even those who could band together to defeat one know better than to try, understanding that the terrifying creature cannot be intimidated and will fight to the death, leaving destruction in its wake.", + "The arrival of a bulette in an area resembles an apocalyptic event. Earthquakes shake the ground, sinkholes open across the landscape, dunes collapse into landslides, rock formations crack and shatter, and the screeching sound of the monstrosity can be heard rumbling from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a single {@creature Bulette|XMM} burrowing beneath the earth in pursuit of two panicked {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM|Rhinoceroses} running for their lives. The party find themselves in the path of the charging rhinoceroses, who charge and attack the characters in their panic. The {@creature Bulette|XMM} begins the encounter underground, and bursts out at the end of the first round of combat, taking its turn immediately after. The rhinoceroses attempt to run away in the second round of combat.", + "The {@creature Bulette|XMM} considers horses and camels a delicacy and prioritizes eating them, while it finds the meat of dwarves and elves disgusting and avoids attacking them. If the {@creature Bulette|XMM} detects a horse or camel, it will visibly shift its focus toward it. Upon killing one, it will grab the animal with its mouth and drag it underground\u2014supplies and all. The {@creature Bulette|XMM} digs faster than most creatures can sprint, so if it snatches one of the party's Haulers, there is likely no recovering it or the supplies it carried. In such a case, assume the Hauler held 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies. If there are no horses or camels present, the {@creature Bulette|XMM} never retreats and fights to the death.", + "If you plan to have the {@creature Bulette|XMM} attack one of the party's Haulers, be sure to use context clues to signal it, so that the players have an opportunity to react and protect their Hauler." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "The dinosaurs that roam the Wasteland are those that have unwillingly broken free from their masters. Their orc riders may have perished in battle, or they might have been set free for being too aggressive or growing too old. Trained from birth to fight anything that is not an orc, ogre, or giant, these dinosaurs struggle to resist this instinct.", + "These dinosaurs resemble birds more than reptiles, with brightly colored feathers and long tails adorned with plumage that forms intricate designs and shapes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the party determines the type of dinosaurs they encounter, as outlined in the Dinosaurs of the Wasteland table.", + "The dinosaurs stand 100 feet away and nervously study the characters. Those who succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check notice that the dinosaurs are uneasy and will attack at the slightest provocation. Quietly stepping back will defuse the situation, otherwise they attack. Orcs in the party automatically know this information. The dinosaurs flee when at least half of their numbers have been killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak with animals can calm the dinosaurs with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling} or {@skill Persuasion}) check. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} automatically succeed in this check and can communicate with the dinosaurs without needing special magic.", + "The dinosaurs are lost and long for the jungles of O'grila. Characters who resolve this encounter peacefully and guide the dinosaurs toward their homeland receive a blessing the next time they sleep. In their dreams, they walk through a jungle filled with feathered dinosaurs and are greeted by a titanic, rainbow-colored winged serpent that bows at the party, thanking them for guiding her children back to her.", + "Upon waking, all characters may select an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest. 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One of her favorite pastimes is to {@action Grapple|XPHB} humanoids and watch them scream as she lifts them into the sky. She then drops them from an altitude that breaks their bones and causes excruciating pain\u2014but does not kill them. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} leaves her victims to writhe in agony until the desert claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters sense powerful tremors in the ground as a stampede of {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} runs through the Wasteland. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} spotted the {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} and began screeching while diving towards them, causing the herd to flee in terror. She {@action Grapple|XPHB|Grapples} one {@creature Elephant|XMM} with her talons, lifts it hundreds of feet into the air, and drops it to the ground. Unfortunately for the characters, the {@creature Elephant|XMM} lands close to them. The animal survives the fall with most of its bones broken, squealing in anguish.", + "As she approaches the {@creature Elephant|XMM}, seeking to torture the poor beast, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has a chance of spotting the characters. To {@action Hide|XPHB} from the monstrous creature, characters must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If they do not {@action Hide|XPHB} in {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover}, the DC increases by 5 due to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s 'Keen Sight' feature.", + "If they are spotted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} attacks the characters until one or two are left at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, before departing with the crippled {@creature Elephant|XMM} in her talons. She also retreats if she falls below 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire need not condescend to explore the lands under his rule. Using the power of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can take direct control over the body of one of his subjects. This ability allows him to observe and communicate across vast distances.", + "Upon learning that the characters possess one or more {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} dispatches scouts and hunters to track them down. When he finds them, he offers them a place in his army. Then, if rejected, he sends powerful battlegroups to eliminate them.", + "This encounter only transpires if the characters have at least one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} under their control. If they have none, reroll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table to get a different encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched one of his loyal High Priests, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), to track and meet with the party. Fate has now brought him before the party.", + "Once he locates the characters, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} approaches them with an Anubian battlegroup under his command. Refer to the {@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians} encounter on this chapter to determine the composition of the battlegroup, as appropriate to the characters' level. Additionally, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds an Anubian slave in chains (use the statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}). The slave has manacles on its wrists and a metal neck brace connected to a chain which {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} maintains a veneer of civility and introduces himself as the Pharaoh's loyal vassal. He explains to the characters that the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess rightfully belong to the Anubian Empire and that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wishes to speak with them personally. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then offers a few unhelpful suggestions to prepare them for their audience with the Pharaoh, such as 'refraining from weeping in joy when beholding Ammu's divine presence' and to 'restrain themselves from kissing his feet.'", + "When ready, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} unshackles the slave and uses a special coin (see 'Treasure') to inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} that the characters are prepared to witness his magnificence. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} then employs the power of his {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to take complete control over the slave's body and uses it to communicate directly with the characters. The Pharaoh questions them about their goals and allegiances, and finally offers them a chance to join him. He declares that his new world will need skilled warriors to rule the kingdoms he will conquer, before offering those positions to the characters. In return, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} demands submission and obedience, with his first command being to assist him in the attack against Al'Kirat. If they accept, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invites them to meet him in person (see '{@adventure Lord Ammu's War Camp|SoD|13|Lord Ammu's War Camp}', on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). If they refuse, the enraged Pharaoh orders {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} to kill them, joining the battle through his possession.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} and his battlegroup fight the characters if ordered to do so, but the High Priest will flee if the battle turns against him. At the beginning of the encounter, he uses an action to summon a mighty tree using the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. When he decides to escape, he casts the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB}, linking this tree to another he created within the Anubian war camp. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then enters the tree to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage, and knows the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB} which he can cast once per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can claim if they defeat him and prevent his escape. He wears a tall and rectangular hat adorned with gold filigree worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, four small bracers made of beaten gold worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and twelve gold teeth worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds a magical coin featuring the image of two sphinxes back-to-back. This is a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, but it can be used to talk with the holder of its twin for up to 1 minute." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Hamza.webp" + }, + "title": "Hamza and the Flail of Reeds" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Crook_Possession.webp" + }, + "title": "Possession of the Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} require something no other monstrous denizen of the dunes needs: iron. The {@creature Manticore|XMM}'s teeth, claws, and tail spikes are made of iron, which only grows when their diet is rich in the mineral. Because their bodies have evolved to require high quantities of iron to survive, manticores die without it.", + "Intelligent enough to reason and capable of speech, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} threaten travelers carrying iron unless tributed a healthy supply of it. This is made easier by the fact that Manticores can smell iron from up to 60 feet away.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince a manticore to trade information for iron. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} are well-informed about their habitats, including the creatures that live there and any locations of interest in the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Manticore|XMM} standing on a high ledge, glaring down at them. In a highpitched, squeaky voice characteristic of {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores}, it demands a tribute of iron in exchange for their passage. A single large object made of iron or steel, such as a {@filter Sword|items|miscellaneous=|search=sword} or a {@item Shield|XPHB}, will satisfy its demand. The manticore warns that refusal will result in it returning with several more of its kind, and the required tribute will be tripled. The {@creature Manticore|XMM} departs if attacked or refused.", + "If the {@creature Manticore|XMM} departs without its tribute, it returns a few hours later accompanied by an additional {@dice 1d4} {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} (minimum of 1). The {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} reiterate their demands, mocking the characters for their foolishness. If the characters refuse, the manticores take to the air and attack." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Severed from the light of the Aru and driven by a ravenous hunger, these mummies have emerged to scour the Wasteland.", + "Mummies possess the ability to speak, but their overwhelming hunger leaves them obsessed with consuming life, unable to think of anything else. Deep inside, they yearn for the sweet release of true death from their eternal prison, compelling them to fight until death finally claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Mummies bury themselves in the sand during the day, remaining dormant until nightfall. If this encounter occurs while the sun is up, it instead takes place later, after the sun has set.", + "The character's level determines the type of mummy encountered, as shown in the {@table Arisen Mummies|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "Mummies are adorned with shining jewelry, making them easy to spot even in darkness. They are, however, very quiet\u2014 so characters must be paying attention in order to notice them. All characters keeping watch at night must make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. The check is made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} if the character is performing any activity that requires their focus. On a failure, the mummies gain {@status Surprised|XPHB|Surprise} for the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|XMM} carries Trinkets and Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} carries Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8 * 50} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. These items were the gnoll's most valuable possessions in life and were attached to the gnoll's cloth bindings during its mummification." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Arisen Mummies", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Mummies" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and one {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} (no lair or legendary actions)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila is predominantly home to {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, along with a large number of {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops}, and {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants}. After the Anubians awaken at the end of Chapter 4, O'grila is the first to suffer their fury. The kingdom is invaded and large portions of its land quickly fall under gnoll control. Many of those conquered and subjugated are subsequently conscripted into the war effort against Al'Kirat.", + "The thunderous screeches of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} now resound across the dunes, accompanied by the hoots and roars of the dinosaurs they ride and the earthshaking steps of the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} and Giants that march with them.", + "{@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} neither threaten, interrogate, nor take captives. When they spot a caravan, enemy army, or settlement, they raid, pillage, and move on. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} believe in achieving a glorious warrior's death; thus, they never retreat. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fight to the bitter end, often expressing gratitude to their killers in their final moments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters defines what kind of orc battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the Conscripted Orcs table. It takes a few weeks for the Anubian army to incorporate orcs into their ranks. As a result, orcs are not present as random encounters while the characters are at 5th level. If you roll this encounter and the characters are 5th level, reroll to get a different encounter.", + "The {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM} scout from the sky, screeching when it finds a target. This signals the orc battlegroup that a target is found, and to charge in its direction. Characters can spot the dragon flying 200 feet above with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Once the dragon spots the characters and screeches, the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} arrive 5 minutes later. The {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' approach is unmistakable, heralded by the howls they produce as they charge into battle, which allows the characters to prepare or fortify their position before the attack arrives.", + "The {@creature Tough|XMM|Orc} battlegroup includes two additional members who do not participate in the encounter: two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} used more as beasts of burden than warriors. Sweating profusely, exhausted, and carrying hundreds of pounds of supplies for the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} arrive late, after the combat has already concluded. If the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} have been defeated, the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} promptly surrender to the characters, offering all their supplies in exchange for their lives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Trailing behind the battlegroup, two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} carry all the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' supplies and treasure. They hold 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of plundered trinkets, along with 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} paid by the Anubians. Each {@creature Ogre|XMM} also carries 15 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Conscripted Orcs", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Orcs Battlegroup" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 1d6+2} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogres} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}], one {@creature Ogre|XMM} in {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}, one {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} [{@creature Berserker|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, {@dice 3d6} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the {@adventure Wasteland are described|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that descend upon them with the intent to harvest their hearts. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} fight from 30 feet in the air, using their 60 feet of movement to dive 30 feet down to attack, before Flying 30 feet back up into the air. The shadows of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} resemble assassins holding daggers." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Much like the water they are made of, {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} are often imprisoned deep under the red sands by the corruptive Rust that infuses the dunes, driving them to fury and madness. Sometimes they are able to break through to the surface, where they seek to drench themselves in blood to cleanse the Rust and ease their despair.", + "The Rust within their bodies prevents these {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} from maintaining their natural watery form, forcing them to adopt an earthen appearance that is anathema to their nature. This transformation makes them resemble something more akin to a mud or quicksand elemental. Though they function like\u2014and use the statblocks for\u2014traditional {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals}, these beings loathe their form and long for freedom and purity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "This encounter always occurs in an area of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}. Whenever you roll for this encounter, a {@adventure Quicksand Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand} is included in addition to any other hazard at play. Furthermore, this encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling. If set to trigger while party is camping, it instead takes place the next time they travel. While traveling, have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", + "A {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} resides within the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, accompanied by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. These {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Elementals} aim to squeeze the blood from the characters to free themselves of the Rust that constrains them. The {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} attacks any creature that steps or falls into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, but is unable to leave it. The mephits spread out, trying to claw and drag any nearby creatures into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand} if they can." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wild Beasts", + "entries": [ + "The natural beasts of the Wasteland rarely engage with large groups of humanoids, preferring instead to hunt weak or easy prey. Typically, something unusual must occur first for a group of hyenas or a swarm of snakes to attack an adventuring party. This could happen if the party gets too close or stumbles upon the beast's nest, if the beast acts in self-defense out of fear, or if the beast has learned to exploit a natural trap (like areas of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}) and has been successful at attacking those ensnared by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the {@table Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the unfortunate bestial attack the characters face." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wild Beasts", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Unfortunate Bestial Attack" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Death Dog|XMM|Death Dogs} stalk the characters from a distance, requiring a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher to notice. These creatures patiently wait, seeking the moment when the characters are at their weakest before they strike." + ], + [ + "3", + "Roll again on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table. This encounter occurs in addition to that one. This encounter includes a {@hazard Quicksan|SandsOfDoom}, instead of any other hazard you may have rolled. A {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} dwells within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and attacks any creature that falls into the hazard. A creature with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} score of 15 or higher can spot the {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} peeking out from the sand." + ], + [ + "4", + "This encounter happens only at night. While the party sleeps, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM|Giant Constrictor Snakes} silently slither into their tents. A creature on watch can spot the snakes before they enter with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 12 or higher. Characters who are awake can attempt to pacify and remove them with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. They attack on a failure." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands possesses the power to control any creature that dies in the Wasteland, as long as the red sand covers the creature's skeleton. This corruptive process is gradual, taking several weeks for the influence to penetrate the bones. Once tainted, nothing can break its hold.", + "A skeleton under the control of the Will of the Sands has its bones stained a dark red color, and its eye sockets glow with a malevolent red light. It does not speak, surrender, or feel compassion. Its only objective is to make living creatures bleed so that their blood soaks into the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "To determine the enemies the characters will face, roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table again. The characters will encounter skeletal versions of the selected creatures. If the creatures rolled in the encounter have no skeletal form, such as an elemental, reroll until you get an encounter with creatures that do.", + "These skeletal creatures are considered Undead, do not need to breathe or eat, are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Bludgeoning damage, and are all under the control of the Will of the Sands. They retain their ability to wield weapons and use the tactics they employed in life. However, they lose any abilities their skeletal form cannot use. For instance, a creature cannot fly if its wings have no flesh.", + "The skeletons attack on sight and fight until destroyed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} are fiercely territorial, marking their domains with their venom. This thick, tar-like substance smells foul to most creatures, but is particularly nauseating to other wyverns, often causing them to retch. In combat, whenever a wyvern attacks with its stinger, it releases this noxious tar from its stinger. The tar stains clothing with an incredibly pungent odor that is nearly impossible to remove. While this scent repels wyverns and other monsters, it attracts scavengers, who are drawn to the smell as it often signals the presence of corpses left behind by wyverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Wyvern|XMM} 500 feet high in the sky. Upon noticing the characters, the {@creature Wyvern|XMM} honks loudly before flying towards the party at top speed. The characters have about a minute before it reaches them, giving them some time to prepare, run, or hide. Since {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} prefer not to fight while on the ground or enter places where they cannot fly, the characters can easily avoid the encounter by finding a cave or other form of cover.", + "Any attempts made to avoid the encounter, such as a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find a cave, a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to hide, or a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to sprint for cover, require a {@dc 15} to succeed.", + "The {@creature Wyvern|XMM} attacks the characters while flying, using the 10-foot range of its bite and stinger to reach creatures on the ground. If reduced below 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the wyvern retreats.", + "If a character was hit with the wyvern's stinger, they are now covered in a tar-like substance. Unless the contaminated materials are discarded, scavengers will be drawn to the scent. Next time you roll a {@adventure Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Creature Encounter}, replace the encounter with a large, hungry group of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} that tracks the characters. The grouping consists of two {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM|Giant Hyenas} and three {@creature Pack of Hyenas|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} circle and attack the party. They retreat once half their number are defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can extract vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} from the defeated {@creature Wyvern|XMM}. To do so, a character must make a single Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. A roll of 15-19 yields one dose of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG}, a roll of 20-24 yields two doses, and a roll of 25 or higher yields three doses. The effects of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} are described in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Interesting Finds", + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, you can choose the time of day the characters encounter an Interesting Find.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desert Herds", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a herd of animals crossing the Wasteland, seen from hundreds of feet away. To find out what kind of herd, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "At times, it is important to highlight the natural fauna of the Wasteland, showing that despite all the death and struggle, life finds a way. These peaceful moments can be as impactful as any grand encounter. Characters may observe the herds, interact with them, or, if needed, hunt them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The herds are passive, even if spotted, but flee if approached. Herds with young might fight rather than to flee if threatened.", + "Desert herds attract predators that hunt them. If you wish, you may introduce an additional encounter with such predators, either before or after the characters spot the herd. Suitable predators include {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes}, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, Dinosaurs, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or human {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}.", + "If a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled along with the herd, the hazard affects the animals rather than the characters. For instance, boars might rampage across the dunes to escape a sandstorm, or a few elephants might be trapped in a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} while the rest of the herd attempts to rescue them. Combining encounters together along with a hazard can create a dynamic atmosphere that helps bring the Wasteland to life, while also conveying the struggle for survival that all creatures face in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Desert Herds", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Pack of Animals" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "A group of {@dice 4d6} {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} strolls calmly across the desert. They use their massive tusks to uproot large underground plants to eat. Occasionally, calves stray from the herd, but the protective mothers quickly usher them back." + ], + [ + "2", + "A herd of a hundred antelopes (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|XMM}) crosses the Wasteland in a large-scale migration. They are skittish and easily frightened." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 10d10} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars} stampede across the Wasteland, pursued by a {@creature Bulette|XMM} traveling underground. The thunderous noise of the boars and the rising plume of dust they raise are visible and audible from a mile away. The bulette is unable to catch them." + ], + [ + "4", + "Roll twice on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, rerolling duplicates. The two groups of creatures encountered each other and fought to the death. Nearly a hundred scavengers\u2014{@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} and {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}\u2014are now feasting on the corpses." + ], + [ + "5", + "A group of {@dice 8d6} {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels} and their {@dice 2d4} calves (camels with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) are eating a large patch of spiny plants. The calves are friendly and approach the characters, while the adults bellow and spit bile at anyone who comes near." + ], + [ + "6", + "A group of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|XMM|Giant Goats} leads {@dice 4d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} through a craggy canyon, climbing the cliffs to reach a mesa where an additional {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} await them. There is plenty of grass and shrubbery for the goats to eat. The goats are peaceful and friendly unless attacked." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Wasteland_Ruin.webp" + }, + "title": "An ancient ruin in the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters come across a hidden Oasis in the barren landscape. This Oasis features a small spring of natural water, teeming with fish. Small palm trees surround the spring, heavy with nutritious dates. The shrubs are filled with juicy berries. The area is covered with enough grass to feed any animals traveling with the party.", + "As an Oasis, the area is exempt from the magical restrictions of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Alterations to Life & Magic|SoD|2|Alterations to Life & Magic}). Characters can rest here and gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. They can also mark this location on their map if they wish to visit the location again in the future.", + "To determine the type of Oasis the characters find, roll a {@dice d4} and consult the {@table Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom} table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hidden Oasis", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Oasis" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, spArrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter several animals, all peaceful and traveling in the same direction. Following the animals leads to the sanctuary." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|XMM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Obelisk_of_Anubia.webp" + }, + "title": "Obelisk of Anubia" + }, + "The obelisk stands as a tall, rectangular monument crowned with a triangular top. Its base is commonly made of stone, its body of either polished obsidian or white marble, and its tip of gold\u2014though many have had their golden tips scrapped off by explorers. The sides are inscribed with hieroglyphics detailing Anubian fables or the purpose of the obelisk.", + "During the Anubian Empire, the Aru erected these obelisks across the land as beacons of faith for their followers. Gnolls would visit these monuments, offer some of their Heka, and receive powerful blessings in return. This practice remains possible today.", + "Characters who find an Obelisk of Anubia can offer chunks of amber to either receive a blessing or be cured of their maladies. Each ritual requires a specific amount of amber to function, which is based on the value of the amber being offered. Multiple chunks of amber can be presented together to fulfill the requirements. When the amber is presented as an offering, the obelisk absorbs the Heka found within the amber, destroying the precious stone in the process.", + "Only amber found in the Wasteland or its adjacent domains contains the Heka required to activate an Obelisk of Anubia.", + "Whenever the characters come across an Obelisk of Anubia, they can mark its location on the world map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing (50 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk casts a {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell upon any creature that pays the tribute. This effect cannot be dispelled, does not require {@status Concentration|XPHB}, and lasts until either its purpose is fulfilled or the creature achieves a heroic deed with its assistance.", + "The GM decides when the blessing is no longer needed and what qualifies as a heroic achievement. Examples of the latter might include vanquishing a boss, completing a long and arduous journey, or surviving a near-death experience.", + "A creature can only receive a single blessing from each individual Obelisk of Anubia in their lifetime. To gain another blessing, they must locate a different obelisk during their travels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoration (150 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The creature that pays the tribute is enveloped in a cleansing light, which cures all diseases, poisons, curses, levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, charms, and any reductions to their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} maximum or ability scores. Furthermore, the creature gains the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "The party is visited by a group of Sand Spirits. For details on how to roleplay these spirits, see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "Roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom} table to determine when the spirits appear. On a roll of 5 or 6, the spirits are drunk; reroll again on the table with a {@dice d4} instead of a {@dice d6}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sand Spirits", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "The sphinxes were the guardians of the Aru's temples and the keepers of their magic and lore. Tasked with bestowing the gifts of the Aru to the worthy, the sphinxes became oracles of wisdom to those who sought them.", + "The characters come across a statue depicting a sphinx. It might be half-buried in the sand, shattered and eroded, or perfectly preserved, as if untouched by time. It can be as small as a horse or as large as a keep. Blessed by They Who Watch All That Is, the Aru of Horizons, the sphinxes of times past can communicate with the characters in the present, using the statue as a conduit for their voices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching a Speaking Statue", + "entries": [ + "A creature that approaches the statue hears the words of a sphinx echo: \"{@i Challenger beyond time, pilgrim of these sands, state thy name to my eyes.}\" If a creature steps to where the sphinx's head can see them and states their name, the statue responds: \"{@i Answer my riddle, you have but one try, a blessing if you win, a curse if awry. I must know, do you comply?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riddle Challenge", + "entries": [ + "If the character agrees to the proposition, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the 'Sphinx's Riddles' below to determine the challenge. The statue narrates the chosen riddle and waits for the character's answer. The echo of the sphinx understands context and is somewhat lenient with the answers it receives. For example, knowing that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}), the statue will accept answers like 'Rashid' or 'The Vizier' as correct when expecting the answer to be 'Rakshasa.'", + "Any creature can help solve the riddle, but only the one who gave their name can pronounce the final answer, and only they will be rewarded or punished upon its completion. There is no time limit to solve the riddle, but the challenge is forfeited if the challenger moves away from the statue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "Those who solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Congratulations, pilgrim. You have unraveled this sphinx's test. Carry the knowledge you've gained today and share it with others along the way.}\" The creature then receives the sphinx's blessing, described below.", + "The creature may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 1, to a maximum cap of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Penalty", + "entries": [ + "Those who fail to solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Alas, dear pilgrim, you've failed the sphinx's test. For now and until you find this knowledge, you will never rest.}\" The character then receives the bane of the sphinx, which reduces their Wisdom Score by {@dice 1d4} and manifests a {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell cast upon them. This {@spell Geas|XPHB} commands the character to ponder the riddle and seek its solution, dealing its Psychic damage if they ignore good opportunities to ask, research, or uncover the truth.", + "Once afflicted by the bane, the character can proclaim the answer to the riddle at any time. A failed answer has the {@spell Geas|XPHB} deal its Psychic damage to the character. The correct answer lifts the {@spell Geas|XPHB} but does not restore any reduction done to their Wisdom Score. They then hear the sphinx's words in their head say: \"{@i Better late than never, a fool might say. But the wise know the truth\u2014understanding was always the aim.}\"", + "A {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell restores any reduction caused by the bane of the sphinx." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 1", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In lands of fire, where I belong,", + "A beast I am, or so am told.", + "But here, the realm of mortal men,", + "I change my shape, to blend with them.", + "With this magic, I impress and rise,", + "To rule them all, in clever guise.", + "Most spells can't harm or divine my form,", + "Yet a simple stab can reach my soul.", + "I strive to hide the telltale signs,", + "But crumbs I leave, with enough time.", + "My pets, my garb, my daytime rest,", + "That and cravings I can't divest.", + "A handshake is all it takes to know,", + "The truth behind this fiendish show.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 3", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I have a stinging tail, but no scorpion am I,", + "I have a man's head and a lion's hide, but no sphinx either, oh my.", + "I have teeth just like a shark, but flesh I rarely crave,", + "Weapons and armor I desire, but neither wield nor save.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Manticore|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 5", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Across the barren fields, I stay alive,", + "On meager scraps and remains, I manage to survive.", + "No mammal my size can match my powerful bite,", + "Yet without my kind, I always hide from sight.", + "Females rule here, much to your surprise,", + "Like males, but better in strength and size.", + "A funny sight, if you dare to peek,", + "Our parts are the same, just one simple prick.", + "Yet, if stripes replaced my spots one day,", + "All these clues would have led you astray.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: Spotted {@creature Hyena|XMM}}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 2", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Though rude and ill-tempered, I'm a useful friend indeed,", + "No need for frequent meals or drinks, I'll serve you well in need.", + "My scent may be unpleasant, but I'm steady and I'm true,", + "My feet are sure on shifting ground, my eyes see clearly too.", + "My groan is unbecoming, and I will spit into your face,", + "But know that without my aid, you'll perish in this place.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Camel|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 4", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they say, they point and they laugh,", + "My rivals belittle me, towering so tall.", + "But when the soldiers came, just a blindfold in their grasp,", + "A single cut was all it took, and Medusa's head fell fast.", + "Basilisk forward charged, with claws and bite so bold,", + "Then fell to its own reflection, in the soldier's shield of gold.", + "Gorgon, mightiest of them all, invincible on the ground,", + "Fell to Arrows from afar, his weakness had been found.", + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they too said, they pointed and they laughed,", + "The soldiers underestimating me, now in stone forever trapped.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Cockatrice|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 6", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In heat, I seek the hearts of men,", + "Yet my love is not their ken.", + "Still I fly high above their den,", + "To be confused for one of them.", + "Both bird and stag they see then,", + "When I reveal my form in the end.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Peryton|XMM}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Speaking_Statue.webp" + }, + "title": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Hazards", + "entries": [ + "The dunes of Kirat are filled with natural perils. This section lists dangerous environmental hazards that characters must overcome as they travel through the Wasteland. Each hazard includes a description of how it should be implemented when rolled as part of a random encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Fire damage. At the end of each {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistant} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|XDMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blowout", + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|XPHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} encompasses. Each 5-foot square of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|XPHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|XPHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 10 and 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|XPHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "After the keep was attacked and swiftly conquered by the Anubians in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, it was left a ruined and burnt shadow of its former self. Since then, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the fortress as a place to house his ever-growing army, until such time it is ready to march upon Al'Kirat.", + "With each passing day, more gnolls converge on the keep. During this time, Kunaten Keep is virtually unassailable. Nothing short of an army possesses the strength to successfully attack and conquer this location. Any attempt to do so by the characters results in their failure and capture.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army leave Kunaten Keep on {@b day 30} to march on Al'Kirat. If you are using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, the Anubian army leaves once the characters reach {@b 7th level}. Once the keep is abandoned, the characters can safely approach it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Tear into the Duaat", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (whom the characters likely encountered in the Pyramid during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}), is chosen to hold Kunaten Keep with a small regiment of soldiers. If she was killed in Chapter 4, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect her.", + "Before leaving with his army, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses his divine authority to tear open a portal to the Duaat (see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'). He commands {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to enter the portal and retrieve what is needed to restore their baby\u2014the Divine Child\u2014back to life. This resurrection requires three essential elements: the body, the soul, and the divine essence of the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s primary goal is to retrieve the divine essence, which they believe is held by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the Aru Gate Guardian who oversees the transition realm known as the Gate of the First Hour, as well as the River of Souls that courses through it. However, what neither Ammu nor Asmara realize is that the divine essence lies stolen within the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, rendering her mission a tragic and fruitless endeavor.", + "If the characters did not take the Divine Child's corpse during Chapter 4, then {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} has access to the body. If the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}\u2014containing the soul of the Divine Child\u2014was not taken either, she has that as well. Should she lack the soul of the Divine Child, her journey into the Duaat also includes a search for the soul within the River of Souls.", + "Left open for far too long, the gateway to the Duaat has turned Kunaten Keep into a place of dread. Shadowy demons have poured through, spreading terror within the fortress, while the unchecked spiritual energy has drawn restless spirits from every corner of Kirat. Neither {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} nor her soldiers have returned after entering the portal, and those left behind to guard the keep have been slaughtered by the nightmarish creatures now lurking within. Kunaten Keep, once a symbol of Kirati perseverance, then one of Anubian strength, has now become a bastion of darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "entries": [ + "The River of Souls holds spiritual energy that is deadly to mortals. Normally confined within the Duaat, this energy has now spilled into Kunaten Keep, transforming it into an area harmful to the living. This energy manifests as an eerie bluegreen luminescence that seems to repel light, saturating the keep and the lands around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obscuridal Darkness", + "entries": [ + "The area within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it is cloaked in floating wisps of fluorescent green light. These areas are always considered Dim Light. No source\u2014magical or otherwise\u2014can illuminate these areas and no shadow or darkness can obscure them. Obscuridal Darkness is an immutable characteristic of the River of Souls, not even a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or divine intervention can remove it. The only way to remove this effect is by closing the portal to the Duaat, which can only be done by either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, an Aru, or a Gate Guardian of the Duaat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spiritual Burn", + "entries": [ + "The ambient spiritual energy is inimical to mortals. At the end of every round, all creatures within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it take 20 Necrotic damage. Constructs, Undead, and creatures made of shadow are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to this effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Characters will need the protection from Necrotic damage granted by their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to endure this effect.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Portal_into_the_Duaat.webp" + }, + "title": "Portal into the Duaat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirits of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "The spiritual energy leaking from the portal enables creatures in the area to perceive the spirits of the dead, ordinarily hidden from mortal sight. Ghostly spirits from across the continent are drawn to this site, where they spiral above the keep in a spectral vortex while they ever so slowly enter the portal to join the River of Souls.", + "These spirits show no interest in the characters, and will not attack unless given a reason to do so. If required, you can use the statistics of a {@creature Ghost|XMM} to represent a spirit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helpful Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Some spirits, particularly those connected to Kunaten Keep\u2014such as former inhabitants of the settlement or adventurers who perished during the expedition in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}\u2014are capable of breaking free from the vortex and wander the streets of the settlement. While they can interact with the living, they are usually unaware of their own deaths and can be found reenacting the activities they performed in life.", + "At your discretion, the characters can encounter the ghosts of NPCs they met during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}. These spirits may guide the party to the portal atop the settlement and reveal the details of what transpired here." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Return to Kunaten' battlemap. Finding Kunaten Keep should pose little challenge for the characters, as the Anubians left a grisly trail leading to the keep. Once the characters are within 2 miles of Kunaten Keep, they can follow the harrowing rows of crucified tieflings\u2014victims of the original attack on the keep\u2014to find their way to the settlement.", + "While characters may encounter ghosts they recognize from their previous time here, exploring the settlement itself holds little purpose for the characters, bereft of both life and wealth as it is. Their primary goal is to reach the portal to the Duaat, located at the entrance to the fort, past the bridge.", + "The gnolls who remained at the keep met their end at the hands of shadow-born demons that poured from the gateway shortly after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered it. Now, they linger as shadows, driven by a hunger to drain the life force of the living.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Keep", + "entries": [ + "Signs of the Anubians' occupation can be found across the landscape surrounding Kunaten Keep. The area is strewn with broken tents, Anubian flags, half-finished palisades, discarded supplies, and heaps of burnt refuse.", + "The settlement itself is a sorrowful sight. Its walls are fractured, riddled with gaps, and in many places, entirely destroyed. Most buildings lie in ruins, and anything of value has long since been looted or repurposed for the Anubian war machine. The crucified tieflings in the area have decayed into brittle, desiccated corpses, devoid of even the faintest stench. Rubble that once choked the streets has been cleared by the Anubians and piled into the ruined structures. Though the fort's outer walls were breached during the attack, much of the inner keep remains relatively intact.", + "When the characters approach the settlement, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of an abandoned war camp stretch out before you: torn tents, shattered palisades, and fading Anubian flags flutter weakly in the cold breeze. Ahead, endless rows of crucified bodies stand like grotesque sentinels, leading the way toward the settlement. Yet it is the scene above the settlement that chills you to the bone: a swirling mass of thousands of spirits, their forms weaving together like a spectral river that circles atop Kunaten Keep. An unnatural cold grips the area, and an oppressive darkness wraps around you, sapping the warmth and light from the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c64" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c64" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "entries": [ + "While navigating the desolate streets of Kunaten Keep, the characters are suddenly attacked by three {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} accompanied by four {@creature Shadow|XMM|Shadows}. The shadows take the form of Anubian soldiers\u2014their forms animated from the spirits of those slain by the demons that emanated from the portal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "entries": [ + "As the party approaches the bridge, they are gripped by horrifying visions drawn from their deepest fears. These visions, crafted from the shadow weave, are tangible to the senses and feel unsettlingly real. You may roleplay these visions as you see fit, tailoring them to each character's personality and backstory.", + "Each creature that experiences a vision must succeed on a {@dc 18} Wisdom {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or become {@condition Frightened|XPHB} of Uluusis for 1 minute. A {@condition Frightened|XPHB} creature can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each of its turns, ending it on a success. At the heart of this terror is {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Young Red Shadow Dragon|MM} [{@creature Shadow Dragon|XMM}] who crafts the illusions. She hides amidst the shadows of the area and attacks directly after the characters make the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}.", + "At the beginning of the first round of combat, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom} summons a {@creature Shadow|XMM} for each character present in the encounter. Each {@creature Shadow|XMM} represents that which the character witnessed within their vision, the source of their fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom} gains an additional 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an additional attack per action." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Gateway into the Duaat", + "entries": [ + "The characters can freely pass through the portal to enter the Duaat. When they approach it, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A portal emanates from the entrance of the keep. Its light is ethereal, almost spectral in form. It seems to attract the flying spirits that circle high in the sky." + ] + }, + "When they step through the portal, you may read the following passage aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the portal, you grow numb, your heart stops, and silence envelops you. Your thoughts persist, but darkness surrounds you. Gradually, even your thoughts begin to fade, leaving you adrift in a peaceful void. The calm is almost comforting, as though oblivion beckons, until a sudden force jolts through you\u2014your heart. Each beat feels like a blow, dragging you back to awareness, bringing cold, memories, and breath. With a gasp, you awaken on the other side of the portal.", + "The air is cold and stale as you stand at the start of a long bridge spanning a 200-foot chasm. Below, a river of souls flows, their spectral moans forming a haunting chorus. The sky is twilight, starless and cloudless. Ahead, the bridge leads to a grand temple with towering statues of jackalheaded humanoids at its doors. The portal lingers behind you, and as you move away from it, sound gradually returns." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "Creatures that pass through the portal in area 3 find themselves in a transitory plane connecting the material world to the Duaat. This plane is small, containing only the River of Souls and the Gate of the First Hour\u2014an entrance to the Duaat. For more information, see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'.", + "To safeguard the divine realms from the encroachment of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, 'They Who Watch All That Is' sealed all gateways leading into this transitory plane. Therefore, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} forcibly tears open a portal and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers step through, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} is forced to engage them when he notices the taint of Rust in their bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diluted Passage of Time", + "entries": [ + "Time moves differently in both the Duaat and this transitory plane\u2014what feels like a single day here amounts to an entire year in the mortal realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Because of the diluted passage of time, whenever the characters enter or leave the Duaat, they gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bridge of Souls", + "entries": [ + "The characters reach this location upon entering the portal in Kunaten Keep. The entrance into the Gate of the First Hour always mirrors the location of the gateway on the mortal side. As such, it has taken on the form of a long bridge, imitating the long bridge of Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "River of Souls", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the bridge flows the River of Souls, a sacred conduit ferrying spirits into the divine realms. Creatures that fall into the River of Souls automatically die and become one with the rest of the spirits. Only {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or the wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can pull a soul out from the river." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} summoned by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians.", + "After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers. As such, from {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The characters have only one chance to convince {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to stay her hand and ally with them. To do so, they must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check. They gain a +5 bonus to the check if they have identified the true killer of the Divine Child and an additional +5 if they seek to restore the child to life.", + "On a success, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} begrudgingly sets aside her anger and agrees to momentarily join forces with the party to restore the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers then follow the characters into the temple.", + "On a failure, her rage takes over and she fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Grieving Mother", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ] + }, + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. She can cast the spell {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each turn while the spell is active. While in the Duaat, she casts the {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} spell at 5th level and it cannot be counterspelled nor requires {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, she has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + "Accompanying {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} are two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi}, and two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, a {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}). Each Anubian soldier carries {@dice 2d6} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "If the characters did not loot {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4} while in the Pyramid, she retains the jewelry she wore then (see '{@adventure Treasure|SoD|4|Treasure}'). Similarly, if the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} was not taken from her, it remains in her possession. If her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} was taken, she now carries a stunning chunk of amber worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, serving as her spellcasting focus" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Asmara_and_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmara and the Divine Child" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c65" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c65" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} and the Gate of the First Hour reside within a massive temple ziggurat at the end of the Bridge of Souls. The black metal doors of the temple are adorned with two sphinxes and a glowing red circular rune split by the seam of the doors. When closed, the circle radiates magic and the sphinxes glow with golden light. As the doors open and the circle splits, its light fades, and the sphinxes lose their glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate of the First Hour", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark and foreboding temple. The River of Souls cuts through the heart of the chamber, below a bridge that stretches nearly half of the structure. At the far end, two celestial soldiers stand on guard\u2014jackal-headed humanoids with golden wings and skin like obsidian. Beyond them, a massive portal glows, flanked by even larger statues. Guarding the portal is a one-eyed giant, wearing fabrics that glimmer in gold, and wielding a staff made of bronze. \"{@i You threaten this sanctuary with the corruption you bring!}\" bellows the giant, as the soldiers brandish their weapons." + ] + }, + "The portal at the end of the temple opens into the first layer of the Duaat, a realm where spirits purify themselves by passing through a series of gates, each step a part of their journey toward the afterlife\u2014serving as a form of purgatory. What lies beyond falls outside the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The two jackal-headed figures are {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, wielding scythes rather than maces. The scythes function the same as the mace in their stat blocks but deal Slashing damage rather than Bludgeoning. The cyclops is {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics below), a steward appointed to guard the gateway. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} wields the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. All guardians have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Steward of the Gate", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} views the invasion of the Duaat as a grave sacrilege, one that threatens to invite the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} within. As such, he challenges any who enter the ziggurat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|XMM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or her soldiers, add either a {@creature Ghost|XMM} or a {@creature Banshee|XMM}\u2014 spirits commanded to fight. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers are allied with the characters, add two additional {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lingering Ghosts", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that dies during this encounter, including {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, transforms into a {@creature Ghost|XMM} upon death. As a {@creature Ghost|XMM}, the creature retains its personality and can move and speak, but cannot take any actions. At the end of the encounter, regardless of the outcome, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} emerges from the great portal and restores them all to life with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} (see 'Anamnesis Appears')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c66" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c66" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis Appears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s divine counterpart and guardian of the Gate of the First Hour, will appear from the great portal at the end of the 'Steward of the Gate' encounter. Though but half of a true Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} wields absolute authority over the divine energies of the Duaat. While in the Duaat, he can cast any spell from the Cleric spell list at will and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage. Furthermore, no spell he casts can be counterspelled or dispelled.", + "When you are ready to describe his entrance, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound vanishes for a mere moment and a regal sphinx, with the upper body of a man, slowly emanates from the grand portal. He is adorned in finery fit for a monarch, and behind his head, a searing sun blazes like a fiery halo. In a voice that brooks no defiance, \"{@i Still your hand, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, for they do not grasp the peril of their actions.}\"", + "His eyes suddenly glow in golden light, and as he fixes his gaze upon you, he speaks: \"{@i I am {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014through past and future, keeper of the Gate of the First Hour; in the past but never the future, Aru of Horizons; and in no past nor future, memory nor destiny, your enemy.}\" Divine energy then swirls around the fallen and all who perished are restored to life." + ] + }, + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} greets the characters peacefully and engages them in conversation, already aware of the purpose of their visit. He hesitates to restore either {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or the gnolls back to life, fearing the corruption lingering within them. However, if the characters request it, he will acquiesce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is a repository of wisdom, and is open to share much of it with the characters. He warns them of the grave threat posed by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and the rest of the Anubians have fallen under its influence, to varying extents. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is also willing to reveal that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, killed the Divine Child under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s orders.", + "Having once seen the future as {@creature Aker|SandsOfDoom}, he knows their world is doomed, destined to be drained of life by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Yet, out of compassion, he withholds this truth. Unlike {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, he holds no hope that anyone can change the fate of their world and thus chooses not to guide or counsel the party regarding any future events.", + "If the characters judged the soul of the Divine Child as 'Harmony' through the use of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and came here to ask for his help, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} graciously summons the soul from the River of Souls and bequeaths it to them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Nemisis.webp" + }, + "title": "Nemisis" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Closing the Gateway", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rift into the Duaat, opened by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} within Kunaten Keep, must be sealed. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} was hindered from doing so by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her warband, as well as the shadow-born demons that it unleashed\u2014threats the characters (presumably) successfully dealt with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward: Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for these deeds, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} offers the the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}, on the condition that they use it to close the gateway in Kunaten Keep. Should they accept, a single touch of the staff against the portal will seal the rift, dispersing both the excess spirit energy and the ghosts haunting the keep within a few days. The characters will then be unable to return back to the Duaat.", + "Whoever claims the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} may wield its power only until their true death, upon which it will be automatically returned back to the Duaat, where it belongs." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With the body, soul, and divine essence united, the characters can petition {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect the Divine Child. Whether or not he agrees with their decision, his duty as an Aru obligates him to do so. He assembles the three components and permanently sacrifices a portion of his own divine essence to complete the process. The baby is returned to life, healthy and whole, save for a small scar on its chest.", + "He entrusts the characters, or {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} if she is still alive, with the care of the cub. The Divine Child resembles an ordinary gnoll cub, complete with soft yips and giggles. As is tradition for the Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} chooses a name and a sex for the Divine Child\u2014bestowing the baby with a female form and the name Amen." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence] - An Aru for the Rite", + "entries": [ + "Duty binds {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to guard the Gate of the First Hour, and so he cannot recite the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} himself. However, he is willing to send {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} to recite it in his stead, whose status as a Gate Guardian grants him the authority to do so. If the characters have yet to acquire the rite, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} directs them to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}\u2014 the Aru who guards it (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} will remain in the Duaat, awaiting the moment the characters are ready to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When that time arrives, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} will open a small portal to summon him into Al'Kirat. Before they part, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} gifts the characters a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, so they may call upon him shortly before the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} lives and the party has allied with her, she elects to accompany them to Al'Kirat, believing it the safest place to shield the cub from the Rust. Though she clings in denial that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen to corruption, her faith shatters the instant she lays eyes on him at the siege; realizing immediately that he is gone and something else has taken his place. From that point on, she pledges herself in aiding the characters crown Amen as the new Pharaoh." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith manipulates, corrupts, and schemes" + }, + "The Veiled Syndicate is a blight that festers within the heart of Al'Kirat\u2014a criminal network shrouded in secrecy and fueled by ill-gotten gold. Its true leader is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Lamia|XMM} whose ambitions are as dark as the shadows she inhabits. For years, the Veiled Syndicate has been abducting handsome men from the city, whom the {@creature Lamia|XMM} uses to breed. These unions result in the birth of cursed humans\u2014{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014whose twisted bond to their monstrous mother forces them into a love they cannot resist and a servitude they cannot escape. These vile creatures walk among the citizens, hidden behind their human guise, as they tirelessly advance {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s insidious grip upon the fate of the city.", + "The fiendish gaze of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} can ensnare an unsuspecting victim, drawing them into a deep, unnatural slumber. As sleep claims them, the victims are swiftly bound and gagged, then spirited away to hidden safehouses scattered throughout Al'Kirat. There, they linger in darkness, awaiting their grim fate. Once the time is right, the Syndicate smuggles them out of the city and into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s unholy embrace. Then, in her lair, they are doomed to live out the rest of their days as slaves to her deviant desires, prisoners of a nightmare from which there is no escape.", + "The Syndicate's caution has so far been their shield. They carefully abduct only a few victims at a time, spreading their vile deeds across months to avoid arousing suspicion. This calculated patience has kept their darkest operations concealed from the prying eyes of the city\u2014that is, until now.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The objective for the characters in this chapter is to identify who controls the Veiled Syndicate, locate this individual, and confront them. The characters may be after this individual either because of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess, or simply because they are trying to put an end to the disappearances plaguing the city, which the authorities believe are ultimately connected to the Syndicate.", + "This chapter is divided into two parts. The first involves the characters searching for clues to uncover the truth behind the missing citizens. This investigation occurs exclusively within the city of Al'Kirat. In the second part, the characters will have to leave the city and delve into a den of criminals in search for their target.", + "Since a large part of this chapter takes place in Al'Kirat, it's important to have a strong understanding of the city and its culture. All the relevant details about the city and its locations, as well as how it is influenced by the Veiled Syndicate, can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1}. It is recommended reviewing that chapter before running this one.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find in this chapter is the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful artifact that amplifies the wearer's ability to influence others and enables them to craft illusions that feel real to the touch. For more details regarding its powers, see {@adventure Mask of Opals|SoD|14|Mask of Opals} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Content Warning", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7} contains strong sexual themes. The antagonist of the chapter is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature known in mythology for seducing and devouring Humans. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} kidnaps men, using magic to force them to breed with her against their will, giving birth to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the process. She similarly mates with an enthralled {@creature Ogre|XMM} to create ogrish children. As her {@creature Ogre|XMM} offspring mature, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} plans to breed with them as well, aiming to grow the power of her criminal organization.", + "This chapter explores sensitive topics, including rape, incest, and grooming. {@i Sands of Doom} places the responsibility on the GM to gauge what their table is comfortable with. It is recommended to consult with your players about the subject matter before running this chapter.", + "If the themes are too strong for your table, there are a few adjustments you can make to soften them without altering the core story. For example, instead of birthing {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} by breeding with men, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} can do so by consuming those she kidnaps. She prefers the taste of men over women, hunting men almost exclusively and using her magical charms to keep them compliant until she's ready to devour them. For the ogres, you can base their devotion on fear or a deep love for their mother, rather than a groomed desire to one day mate with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Over the past few decades, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has amassed significant influence over the city by accumulating wealth and investing it in lucrative ventures. Were it not for the need to operate from the shadows and subtly corrupt those she collaborates with, she might have been a genuine rival to the Sultana's rule in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Poor Are Her Eyes And Ears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} holds the Slums of Al'Kirat within her clutches. She masterfully plays the dual role of both savior and oppressor. She is the guardian angel who feeds, clothes, and houses the impoverished, but she is also the demon who pushes them into the abyss of debt, addiction, and indentured servitude." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sex Is Her Empire", + "entries": [ + "While she offers courtesans protection and support, she also binds them to serve the perverse whims of corrupt merchants and officials who act as her spies. These workers are coerced into squandering their earnings on lives of decadence, as well as on lavish enchantments designed to enhance their looks. This forces them to remain entrapped doing sex work, too indebted to ever leave. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s stranglehold on the sex trade has allowed her to monopolize almost every significant brothel in Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The City Protects Her", + "entries": [ + "Many of the city's guards, officials, and merchants are mere puppets in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s schemes. She entices them with gold, sensual pleasures, and rare, monstrous slaves. As they get ensnared in her web of deceit, breaking laws and taboos, they find themselves reliant on the Veiled Syndicate to escape the consequences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No One Knows Her Name", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} operates from the shadows, ensuring there are always several degrees of separation between herself and the actions she takes within the city. While she possesses a vast number of slaves and indentured servants, official records show them under the ownership of tiefling intermediaries. The city's brothels, while under her control, are fronted by pliant citizens oblivious to her true nature. They receive their directives from tight-lipped {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (in human form), leading many to refer to this criminal enterprise as the 'Veiled Syndicate'.", + "Only the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} know the name 'Lilith.' To everyone else in her web, including the unscrupulous who work for the Syndicate, she is known simply as the 'Veiled Mistress.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Cat and the Snake", + "entries": [ + "For years, the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} have been locked in a shadow war. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has tried to bribe and manipulate palace officials, seeking to gain a foothold within the palace. However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} has thwarted her at every turn\u2014blocking her attempts and crushing the Syndicate's operations whenever they overreach.", + "Previously, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was content to allow the Syndicate to operate with impunity across the city, as their actions often served his own interests. But now with the looming war against the Anubians, everything has changed in his eyes. This is his playground, and if he is to have any hope of defending it against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, he must finally cleanse it of the filth that weakens it\u2014all while indulging in his own twisted appetites while he can.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has secretly begun kidnapping citizens, either killing or feeding on them in large numbers. He deliberately targets individuals whose disappearances would cast suspicion on the Veiled Syndicate. His victims include outspoken opponents of beastfolk slavery (the Syndicate is the primary importer of beastfolk slaves), influential citizens who oppose human presence in the city (the Syndicate is primarily composed of humans), and courtesans from independent brothels (who threaten the Syndicate's near monopoly on the city's sex trade).", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s careful selection of victims has, as intended, led the city to suspect the Veiled Syndicate as the force behind the recent surge in disappearances. This has triggered a large-scale search for members of the criminal organization\u2014though with little success so far. Adventurers from the Adventurer's Guild are on high alert, pursuing any leads that might point them to the Syndicate, while the guards ramp up their scrutiny over the slave trade in the city. Many independent brothels have shut down, fearing that their workers could be next to disappear, and outspoken critics of the Syndicate have gone underground, hoping to avoid any impending retaliation.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has made a grievous error that may well seal his fate some day. His callousness and disregard for his people kept him from thoroughly investigating the kidnappings associated with the Syndicate, as well as the underlying motives behind them. Because of this, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} failed to realize that the Syndicate primarily targets men.", + "In his misguided effort to incriminate the Syndicate, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} targeted both men and women in equal measure\u2014a seemingly minor detail that the city might overlook, but one that could become a dangerous liability for the Vizier if it were ever exposed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "There are two potential hooks you can use to draw the characters into the investigation that unfolds in this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "The characters seek to collect {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as each one they acquire increases their chances of defeating the Anubians. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides them to solve the mysterious disappearances, knowing that this will ultimately lead them to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Fear is spreading throughout Al'Kirat due to the recent disappearances. The city cannot prepare its defenses against the Anubian Empire while it tears itself apart from within. The characters likely want the city to remain strong, but to achieve that, they must put an end to the disappearances." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter where the characters go in the city, it doesn't take long for them to hear about the disappearances. Once they do, they can seek guidance by visiting the Adventurer's Guild, speaking with old allies such as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, or arranging a meeting with the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} or the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "Characters returning to the Adventurer's Guild, whether in search of quests or information, will find that many within the guild are engrossed in the recent wave of disappearances. Adventurers congregate in the central lounge, exchanging rumors and debating theories about the possible culprit.", + "Before long, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} approaches the characters, urging them to join the search. She advises them to converse with their fellow adventurers to catch up on the latest happenings in the city and any rumors that have surfaced. Characters who take her advice and engage with the other adventurers can immediately receive as many Rumors as you need to get them up to speed (see '{@adventure Rumors|SoD|7|Rumors}').", + "For more information on how the investigation works, see '{@adventure Clues & Information|SoD|7|Clues & Information}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounties", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild has posted two new bounties: 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate' and 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat.' These bounties are displayed throughout the city, with rewards paid by the Guild upon their successful completion.", + "To claim the reward for the 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate,' the characters must capture a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and deliver it to one of the city's many barracks. The city will then use magic to force the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to reveal information about the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and her hideout. By then, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} considers the investigation complete and entrusts the characters to finish what they started by eliminating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}.", + "For 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat,' the characters must confront {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} in her lair. Regardless of whether they choose to ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM} or defeat her, the Vizier will put an end to the kidnappings. Then, with the disappearances coming to an end, the matter is considered closed and the characters will receive their reward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "{@i By order of the city of Al'Kirat, a bounty of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} shall be paid to those who deliver any living member of the Veiled Syndicate into custody. Their crimes are many and grievous, including bribery, espionage, kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, arson, extortion, forgery, smuggling, and illegal slavery.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@i Citizens of Al'Kirat, take heed! A wave of unexplained disappearances has struck our city, with more souls vanishing each day. Watch the streets with care and report any suspicious activity to the city guard without delay.}", + "{@i To those brave adventurers willing to take up the search, a bounty rewarding 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} awaits those who discover the culprit and put an end to the disappearances. Inquire at the Adventurer's Guild at your earliest opportunity.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for a party of four characters of 5th or 6th level, and they are expected to gain a level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will gain a level after confronting {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate, whether they defeat her and claim the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} or forge an alliance with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Discovering that a {@creature Lamia|XMM} runs the Syndicate: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Learning the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s name: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Locating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s lair: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Either claiming the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} or forming an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 1,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + "entries": [ + "The goal of the characters is to track down {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate. How they accomplish this is up to them. This section offers guidance on how to handle the investigation, outlines key locations for the characters to investigate, and provides tips on how to roleplay the Syndicate to better help you run this chapter.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} controls the Veiled Syndicate from an old set of amber mines found at the end of the Riohnar River, about 30 miles south of the city of Al'Kirat. As soon as the characters find this information, they will be ready to travel to the lair to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, which forms Part 2 of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clues & Information", + "entries": [ + "Allow the characters to explore the city in a free-form manner. They should engage with NPCs they know to gather information and follow any leads they obtain at their leasure.", + "The clues available to the characters fall into two categories: {@b Rumors} and {@b Leads}. Rumors are easy to come by, often gathered in passing, and should generally be given freely. This information is necessary for the characters to understand what is going on and what they need to do. Leads, on the other hand, are difficult to obtain and may require subterfuge, adventuring, gold, magic, or knowledgeable contacts. This is the important information that will direct the characters toward their objectives.", + "Start by introducing them to {@b Rumors}. Once they follow up on these Rumors, you can provide them with {@b Leads}. Leads will then direct them toward one of the key adventuring locations or events: {@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}, {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, {@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}, or {@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}. These will then provide the final clues they need to conclude their investigation.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Knowledge of the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s brutal reign as the Queen of Beasts left a lasting mark on her subjects. All beastfolk who lived in Kirat over a decade ago remember her name and know her dark history. A beastfolk character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check recalls the abilities of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, as well as those of the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), the artifact {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wielded during her rule. Most beastfolk presume her to be either dead or gone.", + "There have been several {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} throughout Kirat's history, so the presence of one does not immediately raise alarms for the beastfolk. Moreover, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} did not command {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} during her reign, as she only gained that power after she was overthrown. As such, the appearance of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} does not link her to current events in the minds of the beastfolk. However, if the characters learn that the leader of the Veiled Syndicate is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, it becomes unmistakable that the terror of their past has returned. No beastfolk knows the location of her lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You are free to provide this information to the players in whatever way fits the narrative\u2014whether they overhear rumors in a tavern, speak with guards about their duties, or visit the Adventurer's Guild to ask about current news.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You can offer the following Rumors as the characters start their investigation in the city:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "There have been numerous disappearances in the city recently. These individuals simply vanish without a trace, usually at night, and always when they are alone.", + "The disappearances began shortly after word of the fall of Kunaten Keep reached the city.", + "The missing individuals include both men and women, from all walks of life, of varying ages, and from all areas of the city.", + "The city suspects the Veiled Syndicate's involvement and is actively searching for its members to interrogate them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Rumors", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters recognize that the Veiled Syndicate might be the culprit, you can offer the following Rumors:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a secretive organization that manages much of the beastfolk slave trade in the city and controls most of the brothels. They also lend money to the poor, though they charge exorbitant rates for these loans. All of these actions are legal in Al'Kirat.", + "It is widely believed the Syndicate bribes and coerces officials and guards. There have always been rumors that those who probe too deeply into their operations tend to disappear.", + "True members of the Syndicate are almost never seen. Most who work for the Syndicate either do so unknowingly, or do so through bribery or coercion, and they rarely meet with an actual member.", + "Members of the Veiled Syndicate appear and vanish without warning, behave oddly, rarely speak, and those who look into their eyes often describe an unsettling sense of discomfort.", + "A disproportionately high number of the disappearances involve courtesans, many of whom either work independently or are associated with the few brothels not controlled by the Syndicate. The Burning Velvet, a popular brothel in the Palace Quarter, has been the most affected by these incidents. The city guards almost apprehended a member of the Syndicate at the brothel recently, but the suspect slipped away. (This clue leads to '{@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}' location)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leads", + "entries": [ + "This is not information that can be easily discovered on the streets or through the usual channels. It requires the characters to go above and beyond what an ordinary person might do. Finding this information is what sets the characters apart from the other adventurers and officials trying to solve the mystery\u2014this is the knowledge that leads them to the truth.", + "You should reward this knowledge when the characters do something daring, meet with a secret contact, spend large sums of gold on a lead, cast powerful Divination spells, or perform any other act worthy of the adventurers they are.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Leads", + "entries": [ + "The following Leads should be provided first, before any others in this section:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Random disappearances have plagued the city for nearly a decade, though they were too spread out for most to notice. These previous disappearances were almost exclusively young men in the prime of their lives. However, the new wave of vanishings includes both men and women, spanning all ages. Something has changed.", + "The recent victims are not random. The disappearances consistently benefit the Veiled Syndicate. Almost all the victims were either outspoken critics of the Syndicate, backed reforms that would weaken their influence, or owned competing businesses." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Leads", + "entries": [ + "After the characters discover that the Veiled Syndicate might be behind the disappearances, and subsequently shift their investigation toward them, you can begin to reveal the following Leads:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "All members of the Veiled Syndicate are human.", + "The leader of the Syndicate is a mysterious individual simply known as the Veiled Mistress.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keep their captured victims in secret safehouses, most of which are found in the Slums. These victims are eventually smuggled out of the city and never seen again.", + "There is a house in the Slums where several onlookers have reported seeing many humans enter, but never leave. The house is a well-known den of slavers who legally capture and sell beastfolk. Guards have visited before but found nothing out of the ordinary. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}' location).", + "There is a well-known human named John who works in the Bazaar and is known to collaborate with members of the Veiled Syndicate. He is known for selling illegal poisons, some of which can induce sleep. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}' event)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Leads", + "entries": [ + "These are the final Leads to provide. They are meant to be uncovered by exploring the key locations in this chapter (The Burning Velvet, Slaver's Den, Jackal John, or Djinn's Den), or given to the characters when you believe they are ready to advance to the next part of the story. Generally speaking, this information can only be uncovered by directly interacting with a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, either by spying on them or interrogating them. The clues that will solve the mystery are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The members of the Veiled Syndicate are not human; they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014fiendish beings capable of shifting between human and jackal forms, or assuming a cursed hybrid of the two. Their cursed flesh does not wound when injured. Only silver or magic can truly harm them.", + "The Veiled Syndicate is under the control of a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a powerful creature known for her ability to enthrall and manipulate others to do her bidding. {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} refer to her as 'Mother.'", + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} commands the Syndicate from her lair, located at the southern end of the Rionhar River, 30 miles south of Al'Kirat, inside an old amber mine. This is where the Syndicate has been taking the victims they kidnap." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "entries": [ + "For those who prefer a more straightforward, 'on rails' approach, you can structure the investigation as a linear path, where each location leads directly to the next. Since the final sections of the investigation are already designed this way, this version largely skips the first half of the investigation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild can recruit the characters' help by offering the 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} reward for solving the mystery. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is already invested in the investigation, suspects a larger threat is at play\u2014one that could cripple the city and leave it vulnerable to the Anubians unless their plans are thwarted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suspects the kidnappers are human, based on a rumor that many of the missing courtesans disappeared after meeting human clients. While she conducts her own investigation, she directs the characters to the Burning Velvet, the brothel most affected by the disappearances, urging them to gather more information from the courtesans themselves.", + "See '{@adventure Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "entries": [ + "The owner of the Burning Velvet reveals a member of the Veiled Syndicate was almost captured, before he disappeared into the Slums. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} then requests the characters' help in investigating the Slums. There, inquiring about suspicious humans with connections to the Syndicate leads the characters directly to the Slaver's Den\u2014a notorious locale known to house human slavers believed to work for the criminal organization.", + "See '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Assaulting the secret basement at the Slaver's Den reveals the involvement of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} within the Veiled Syndicate. Moreover, after uncovering the 'Mysterious Note' in the basement, the characters learn of two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} members they can track down: one who works at a bathhouse called Djinn's Den and another who sells poisons at the Bazaar. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recommends going to the Djinn's Den first, as the note hints that this lead may soon run cold. At the bathhouse, the characters will need to find and rescue a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, who is being hunted by assassins from the Syndicate.", + "If you plan to conclude the investigation here, the characters can successfully save {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} from the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} assassins hunting her. However, if you prefer to continue the investigation, the assassins can kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, pushing the characters to pursue their final lead.", + "See '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The characters make their way to the Grand Bazaar in search of a poison seller connected to the Syndicate. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can recognize the location described in the Mysterious Note, helping the characters easily locate the disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}. After a brief meeting, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} tries to escape, but after a chase, the characters capture him and extract the necessary information they need.", + "See '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The characters complete the investigation by saving either {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}, or both. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} readily reveal {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s identity and the location of her hideout, allowing the characters to finalize their investigation and prepare to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} within the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Locations", + "entries": [ + "This section provides four key locations within Al'Kirat where the characters can investigate for the clues they need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet was once renowned as one of the city's most exclusive and expensive brothels, drawing a wealthy clientele who prized the refined companionship of its knowledgeable and charismatic courtesans. These companions were often invited to high-society galas and important meetings, where their wit and presence were highly sought after. Unfortunately, the recent spate of disappearances in the city has driven them indoors, leading to a steep decline in their business.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The party learns that a significant portion of the recent disappearances involves courtesans, with several cases originating from this establishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of Al'Kirat below. This highclass brothel is located in the Palace Quarter. The entrance to the building is tucked away from the main streets, located in a courtyard surrounded by a few small taverns and residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters leave the Burning Velvet, they should have learned that the kidnappers are either humans or are disguising themselves as humans. They will also pick up on a few distinctive quirks that might help them spot the kidnappers in a crowd." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} (CG female), a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] slave, works as a bouncer for the Burning Velvet. Her primary responsibilities include preventing those carrying weapons from entering, ensuring that guests have money to pay before they enter, and ejecting those who cause trouble.", + "Though she has aspired to work as one of the performers, difficulties in obtaining clients have relegated {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} to front door duties. She awkwardly flirts with patrons seeking entrance into the brothel, offering half the price for twice the time compared to any of the girls inside, offers that are usually rejected.", + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} was bought as a slave to serve as a bodyguard for the wealthy tiefling who owns the gambling den across the street. However, since her services are seldom required, she spends most of her time at the Velvet, earning money to buy her freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Sign", + "entries": [ + "A wooden sign hangs beside the main entrance, colorfully illustrated with drawn kiss marks. The sign reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Spells offered are subject to availability} ", + "{@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB} (on you or host): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Disguise Self|XPHB} (on host): 5 silver.", + "{@spell Suggestion|XPHB} (on you): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB} (on you): Ask for Mean Ruby", + "{@spell Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB} is no longer performed nor accepted.", + "{@u We no longer make house visits!}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Al_Kirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Services", + "entries": [ + "These courtesans once scoffed at the notion of offering quick, in-house services akin to those of a cheap house of pleasure. But with the recent surge of disappearances in the city, none are willing to risk working outside, let alone spend the night with a stranger. With great reluctance, the hosts of the Velvet have had to adapt, temporarily shifting their business model to offer more traditional, quicker services at a discount.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Companionship", + "entries": [ + "Companionship at the Velvet is offered at a rate of 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for two hours, with only the final hour set aside for sex. In line with Kirati customs, the courtesans of the Velvet expect to perform a service before engaging in sex. This could involve telling stories, joining the patron for dinner, cutting their hair, bathing them, playing a game of chess, or providing a massage. Patrons who demand to skip the service and proceed directly to sex are likely to offend the courtesan, be refused outright, and may even be banned from the establishment. That said, it is not uncommon for patrons to skip the sex altogether, if it means more time to enjoy whatever the service the courtesan plies.", + "All services are conducted either in-house or close by, with the cost of any required room already included in the price. Options range from private rooms and booths to open outdoor areas in the courtyard behind the building. Food is an additional charge, delivered by a barmaid from a nearby tavern. If food is ordered, it is expected for the client to cover the courtesan's meal and order a pitcher of wine to share. A modest meal for two typically costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}.", + "Any specific requests can be negotiated privately." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dance", + "entries": [ + "Private dancing in a booth is priced at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per dancer for one hour. Each booth can accommodate up to ten guests and feature up to three dancers. Performances may include, but are not limited to, pole dancing, belly dancing, or even intricate sensual choreographies with props and costumes. Topless dancers are available upon request, though lower garments are always mandatory. A strict 'no touching' policy is enforced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet offers a premium service known as 'The Enchanter's Mirage,' where {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, the tiefling madam of the establishment, casts a {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell that transforms the client's deepest desires into vivid, surreal dreams.", + "Reserved for only the most influential patrons and available strictly by appointment, this unique offering often brings to life fantasies that would be impossible to achieve in the real world. Popular indulgences include stumbling upon an obscure contractual loophole that binds the client and the Sultana in an intimate union, receiving a series of invasive experiments while in the tender care of the Vizier, and\u2014 curiously enough\u2014experiencing an euphoric death while being suffocated beneath {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom}'s powerful thighs.", + "The cost of this service depends on the complexity of the fantasy, with rates typically averaging 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kiss.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Courtesans", + "entries": [ + "The courtesans of the Burning Velvet are consummate professionals. While they are skilled in satisfying the varied desires of their patrons, their true talent lies in providing companionship through engaging conversation and entertainment. Fluent in multiple languages and well-versed in politics, philosophy, and history, these women are much more than simple escorts\u2014they are expert conversationalists. Some have even explored the lore of monsters and magic.", + "The hosts fear speaking openly about the disappearances, worried that the wrong person might overhear and target them as the next victim. They refuse to discuss the matter in public or with humans, as rumors have begun circulating that humans might be behind the kidnappings. Engaging in a pleasant conversation with one of the hosts can be enough to calm their fears. Characters can do this easily by hiring their services and simply spending time with them.", + "The courtesans know the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Performers are disappearing at an alarming rate\u2014almost every other day, another courtesan goes missing.", + "None of the ladies dare meet clients outside the Burning Velvet anymore. Even the thought of talking to clients out back terrifies them, unless {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} is present. Despite many brothels being effectively on lockdown, girls continue to disappear. Now there are rumors that some vanish directly from their rooms. (The Vizier has begun employing magic to secretly enter their rooms before abducting them).", + "While brothels typically protect the privacy of their clients, in an effort to aid the guards investigating the disappearances they have confessed that many of the missing women were either scheduled to meet humans or frequently did so. Disturbingly, the guards can't seem to track down these humans\u2014it's as if they simply vanish. (The Vizier uses his magic to polymorph into different human forms and teleports away to escape).", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Madame Orianna}, the owner of the Burning Velvet, has been particularly distraught. Some of the women have heard her crying in her office at night. Recently, she has been forced to take on twice the usual number of clients just to keep the Velvet running.", + "A few days ago, a strange man visited the brothel. His presence was deeply unsettling, with the women who encountered him describing a disturbing feeling that gripped them just by meeting his eyes\u2014like he was dead inside. He requested the Enchanter's Mirage special with {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Madame Orianna}, but after only 15 minutes, he left. The madame didn't take any more clients that day and appeared visibly shaken. (This was a real {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} 'discreetly' surveying the brothel and its owner, to size up the competition. His dreams were so macabre, even for {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, that she had to cancel the session)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Orianna", + "entries": [ + "Characters who manage to befriend a courtesan and learn of {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}'s struggles, can request a meeting with the madame. To aid in the investigation, the courtesan pulls some strings to arrange an audience between the madame and the party.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} (LN female {@creature Commoner|XMM}) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell as part of her performance.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell up to three times a day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Mysterious Human", + "entries": [ + "When asked about the incident with the human from a few days ago, {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} recalls that he was an unkempt man, around thirty years old, with olive skin and dark hair. She remembers him introducing himself with an odd \"have a good day\" when he arrived, he had buttoned his shirt incorrectly, laid down on the couch the wrong way\u2014 with his feet on the pillow\u2014and spoke with a local accent but struggled with many of the words. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} describes him as 'awkward and unsettling,' especially emphasizing the deep discomfort she felt when looking into his eyes, as if 'something was profoundly wrong with him.'", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} concludes her account by noting that when the man described the dream he wanted, it involved cannibalism\u2014though it didn't strike {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} as a fetish, as there seemed to be no sexual undertones in his request. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} claims the request was so disturbing that she canceled the session, apologized, and asked him to leave, which he did. Quickly afterwards, she summoned the guards and provided his description, and they reported tracking him to the Slums but seemingly evaded them there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Orianna.webp" + }, + "title": "Orianna. Madame of the Burning Velvet" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "entries": [ + "Although the enslavement of beastfolk contributes only a small portion to the Veiled Syndicate's overall profits, it plays a crucial role in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s plan to inundate the city with them. Therefore, she devotes considerable time and resources to ensuring the continued success of these operations.", + "To minimize the risk of her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} being discovered, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} hires real humans. These humans receive detailed instructions, delivered by letter, that pinpoint the locations of rebel beastfolk to be captured. Once captured, the beastfolk are chained and brought to the city, where they are held in houses like this one until they are eventually sold in the slave markets.", + "In Kirat, the capture and enslavement of rebel beastfolk is perfectly legal, so any aggressive actions taken against the slavers could land the characters in serious trouble. However, this house hides an even darker secret. The Veiled Syndicate discovered that the slavers are wanted criminals back in their homeland, and use this information to extort them. The Syndicate then coerced them into the construction of a secret basement beneath their home. In this basement, the Veiled Syndicate stores kidnapped tieflings, before they are smuggled out to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Although the human slavers don't directly participate in the illegal kidnapping of tieflings, they are now complicit by hosting them on their property.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "Characters may be led here by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who has been conducting her own investigation into the disappearances. Alternatively, they might uncover clues pointing to suspicious activity at this house, such as humans entering but never leaving. Investigations into Syndicate activity in the Slums, or inquiries into the slave trade, can also guide the characters to this location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "The house is situated deep within the Slums. See '{@adventure Street Overview|SoD|7|Street Overview}' for a detailed description." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "Upon discovering the secret basement, the characters learn that {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have been kidnapping citizens. If the party is fortunate enough to capture one, they may be able to extract enough information to complete the investigation. However, if they fail to capture one, they will also learn of two other potential members of the Syndicate\u2014one working as a poison seller in the Bazaar and another\u2014a traitor\u2014working at the Djinn's Den bathing house." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Old Friend", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been investigating the disappearances, and clues have led her here. The characters previously worked alongside {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} during {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3} and they are likely to remember her. Her description and statistics can be found in that {@adventure chapter|SoD|3|Meeting Kallista}.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can help the characters and can be encountered in one of two ways. If the characters request assistance from the Adventurer's Guild for this case, the Guild arranges a meeting with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} at the {@adventure Spitting Camel|SoD|1|The Slums}, a hookah bar in the Slums. Alternatively, if the characters ask about the Veiled Syndicate\u2014especially if they're not cautious about who they ask\u2014their interest spreads through the criminal underground, eventually reaching {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In a sudden, tense moment, one of the characters is ambushed and cornered in a dark alley by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is cloaked and armed. Just before the situation escalates, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recognizes the character and reveals her face, glad to see them. Regardless of how the characters meet {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she is eager to discuss the investigation with the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kidnapped Victim", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has traced the disappearance of a tiefling named Reynar to a house in the Slums, which she believes is occupied by a group of slavers. While surveilling the house, she noticed that only humans enter and exit the building, though most who enter never seem to leave. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is too recognizable in the area, and any move she makes could alert the Veiled Syndicate or their allies. Therefore, she proposes that the characters take on the investigation while she remains nearby, keeping an ear to the ground and ready in case she is needed.", + "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Street Overview", + "entries": [ + "The slaver house sits in a quiet yet relatively dense area of the Slums. Here are some general facts to keep in mind about the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Streets", + "entries": [ + "Although the area is crowded with buildings, the streets are often deserted, with only the rare pedestrian passing through. Numerous windows overlook the street, giving neighbors a clear view of the area. The streets are not illuminated and plunge into pitch darkness at night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "If neighbors hear the sounds of combat coming from the house, a small crowd gathers about 10 feet from the yard in area 9. Although curious, the crowd is hesitant to alert the guards, only doing so if they see life-threatening injuries or death. After the fighting subsides, they wait a few minutes before peering through the windows around the den, and fifteen minutes later, they knock on the door to check if everything is alright." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City Guards", + "entries": [ + "City guards seldom patrol these densely packed areas of the Slums, so it takes about an hour for them to respond when summoned. When they arrive, four guards (using {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] statistics) are dispatched to investigate the disturbance. If the guards determine that the characters have assaulted the slavers without proper justification or have killed them, the party will be charged for their crimes and escorted to prison.", + "If the characters are imprisoned\u2014whether for assault, murder, or releasing the beastfolk slaves from the den without paying the penalty\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} steps in. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} has been closely monitoring the investigation and the characters' actions, and quickly orders the guards to release them. This is an ideal moment to introduce the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} as someone who is deeply committed to dismantling the Syndicate, even if it means bending the law\u2014a rare quality in a Kirati. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} commends the characters for their efforts and allows them to continue their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Den Overview", + "entries": [ + "The house is in poor condition and is officially occupied by four human slavers who own the property. The following are some general features of the den:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, torches brightly illuminate all areas of the den." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "The ceilings throughout the house are 10 feet high, except in the underground sections (areas 13 and 14), where they are 15 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors, unless otherwise noted, are wooden and in poor condition. Locked doors can be forced open with a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, which is loud and requires 1 minute of effort. Locked doors can be quietly opened with a {@dc 10} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windows", + "entries": [ + "The windows in areas 2, 5, 8, and 10 have no curtains but have been boarded up with wooden planks. Characters can see inside by looking between the planks. The planks can be broken with a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, but breaking them causes a lot of noise, which attracts the attention of the slavers and neighbors." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Perspective", + "entries": [ + "The slavers properly maintain the appearance of running a legal operation, so they are not afraid to allow people inside when necessary. However, they quickly become irritated by anyone who snoops too closely and will call the guards on those who become aggressive. If the secret basement is uncovered, they will turn violent and attack, knowing that the exposure of the kidnapped tieflings will likely cost them their freedom if not their lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c71" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c71" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entry Porch", + "entries": [ + "A small stony pathway leads to the main door entrance of the house. An orange cloth hung high from the roof grants a comfortable shade by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knocking on the Door", + "entries": [ + "Characters who knock on the door are met by Clark, one of the slavers. He cracks the door open with one hand while keeping a {@item Scimitar|XPHB} hidden in the other behind the door. The Veiled Syndicate always arrives unannounced and uses the password: \"Mother is watching.\" When the characters knock, Clark asks for the password and waits for their response. If the answer is incorrect, he tersely says, \"{@i Bugger off}\", and shuts the door.", + "If characters devise a clever ruse to gain entry into the den\u2014such as by posing as buyers interested in purchasing beastfolk slaves\u2014they can attempt a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. If successful, Clark allows them inside but keeps a wary watch over them. The slavers, however, strictly forbid anyone from entering area 12 as they fear anyone discovering the secret basement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Small Lobby", + "entries": [ + "The plain lobby has a large, grimy red rug at its center that puffs out clouds of dust whenever someone steps on it. The slavers stash extra tunics and headscarves in the table drawers along the north wall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Trap", + "entries": [ + "Several months ago, the stone floor cracked open, leaving a 3-foot-wide, 1-foot-deep hole in the center of the room. Rather than pay to repair it, the slavers covered the hole with a rug. After a few incidents where thieves stepped into the hole, twisted their ankles, and alerted the house's occupants with the resulting commotion, the slavers opted to keep the hole, dubbing it a useful 'trap'.", + "When a character steps on the square marked 'T' on the map, they must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or step into the crack. On a failed save, the character painfully twists their ankle, reducing their speed down to a maximum of 10 until they finish a Short or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. Additionally, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to avoid crying out in pain, which would alert the slavers in area 3 if not yet alerted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Living Room", + "entries": [ + "Crude banter and loud laughter fills the room. A large wooden table sits in the center of the room, placed on a cheap, thin rug. Four slavers (LE male humans) are seated around the table, engrossed in a game of cards, thoroughly distracted as they bet in the match.", + "There is a locked wooden chest in the southwest corner.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers spend most of their day. Since they have to wait a few days before the next slave market opens, they have nothing to do but to waste time playing card games. If they are not here, they are harassing their neighbors in area 9 over their loud dog.", + "Between the four, the leader is a bald, gruff, and nononsense slaver named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}.", + "If the slavers are defeated, they threaten the characters with legal action, claiming that all their activities are legal. But when confronted about the hidden basement, their confidence shatters, and they beg for mercy. They insist (truthfully) they weren't responsible for capturing the tieflings and claim that the Syndicate forced them to hide the prisoners in their basement. Beyond what happens in this house, they know little of the Syndicate. Sometimes they receive letters with tips on where to capture beastfolk, and they often sell slaves to the Syndicate\u2014they come to the house to purchase them\u2014but that's the extent of their knowledge and connection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Three slavers use the statistics of {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} with a few changes. They have 49 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, wear {@item Studded Leather|XPHB} (14 AC), are armed with {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and have a +6 bonus to hit with their attacks.", + "The last slaver, the leader named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}, uses the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} with two changes. He has a +7 to hit with his attacks and wields a {@item Scimitar|XPHB} laced with poison. Whenever a target is hit by it, the target must make a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failure, or half as much on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betting Pot", + "entries": [ + "The thugs are betting money meant for the upkeep of the house, making this the third consecutive month they've decided to pocket the funds instead. A total of 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} are piled in the center of the table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Chest", + "entries": [ + "This chest stores the funds the thugs are supposed to use for maintaining the house and feeding the slaves. Whatever is left at the end of the month is divided among them. The chest can be opened with a key (Winston carries the key in his left pocket) or with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. Inside, there are six small bags, each holding 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, substitute one of the spies with a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM}. These new {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}, much like {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}, also have {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars} laced with poison and a +7 to hit with their attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Every slaver carries a satchel with 30 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Each {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} has {@dice 1d4} vials of {@item Serpent Venom|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}' on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), with each vial containing three doses. Winston carries the key to the chest in area 3. The poisons were purchased from {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Private Office", + "entries": [ + "The office is unlit and filled with the scent of mildew. A creaky desk rests against the eastern wall, cluttered with scattered papers. In the southwest corner, a drawer on a small stand holds a wrapped package holding expensive cigars (worth 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), several rigged decks of cards, a keyring holding dozens of keys, and two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paper Transactions", + "entries": [ + "Scattered atop the table are disorganized bundles of paper, detailing transactional records for the sale of bestial slaves. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check will notice a few notes that stand out from the rest. These notes list male names, common among both tieflings and humans, with each name accompanied by detailed descriptions of their physical attributes. The notes boast about their attractiveness, from musculature to scent, even down to the most personal and intimate of details." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keys", + "entries": [ + "The keys unlock the cells of the beastfolk slave pens in area 11 and the manacles binding them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Messy Storage", + "entries": [ + "The room is cluttered with a chaotic assortment of items\u2014 garbage, wooden planks, broken furniture, discarded rugs, and torn fabrics. The pungent smell of rotting wood is strong. A wooden table stands beside the eastern entrance, with four scrolls neatly placed on top. An enormous brown leather bag, stuffed to the brim, is tied up and placed beside a chair and a low-hanging desk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the scrolls on the table are {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB}, which the slavers use when they need to communicate with their beastfolk captives. The fourth scroll is a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}, kept in reserve in case the minotaur escapes. The slavers wouldn't use the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} on a Harpy or Lizardfolk, as the scroll is worth as much, if not more, than they are." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Leather Bag", + "entries": [ + "Made from exotic elephant leather, the large bag is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. It belongs to the Veiled Syndicate and holds everything they use for kidnappings and other criminal activities conducted under the cover of night. The bag contains five {@item Burglar's Pack|XPHB|Burglar's Packs}, two sets of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, three vials of acid, four sets of {@item Manacles|XPHB}, and five sets of {@item Clothes, Common|XPHB|Common Clothes}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Connecting Hallway", + "entries": [ + "The hallway links several parts of the house. The rug on the floor is littered with small, dried bits of dog feces, which the slavers wipe off their shoes whenever they enter the house from here. The lounge at the north end of the hallway is used by the Veiled Syndicate for business during their visits, so the slavers grudgingly keep it clean.", + "The door connecting this hallway to area 9 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall nearby." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Food Supply", + "entries": [ + "The room is stacked with barrels and crates, each containing large quantities of food and drink. The food includes salted meats, rice, wheat, barley, and dates, with beer making up most of the drink. Since beer in Al'Kirat is as cheap as water, the slavers buy it exclusively, much to the detriment of their health and that of the other victims in the house.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Too Much Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily deduce that the quantity of food in this room far exceeds what a small group of four humans, even with a few extra bestial slaves, could consume. A successful {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that this quantity of food could sustain a household of over 25 people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers sleep. Their clothes and personal belongings are stored in the nightstands. A wooden dresser along the western wall holds communal items like towels, tools, and cooking utensils.", + "In the lowest drawer of the dresser, there's nothing but a single sheet of paper with the words \"{@i password: Mother is Watching}\" scrawled in charcoal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Communal Yard", + "entries": [ + "This wide alley functions as both the back entrance to the slavers' den and the main entrance to their neighbor's house. A stone path that meanders through the alley is relatively well-maintained but mired in dog feces. Several potted plants line the alley, and a whining dog is chained to the neighbor's house.", + "The path beyond this area, to the west, leads to a courtyard with dozens of poor and over-crowded houses, circled by labyrinthine walkways that crisscross through them.", + "The door leading to area 6 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chained Dog", + "entries": [ + "Rupert, a {@creature Mastiff|XMM}, has long been a cause of strife between the slavers and their neighbors, the result of his constant barking. At the moment, he's moaning and barking in frustration, straining to reach a bone that lies just out of reach of his leash." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Neighbor's House", + "entries": [ + "The house belongs to Zili'Ziza, a male tiefling, and Angela, a female human. For almost three years, they have lived next to the slavers, and the relationship between the two households has been strained from the beginning. Much of the friction stems from their shared yard, which forces the two groups to interact more than either would prefer.", + "Their small house is modest, with just a bed and a few basic pieces of furniture on the main floor. A ladder leads up to the attic, where they keep most of their belongings and store their food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "Zili'Ziza and Angela are aware of the nature of the work happening next door, but would be horrified to discover the dreadful conditions the beastfolk are forced to endure inside. If asked about the slavers, they initially decline to participate in any investigation, fearing it could escalate tensions further between them and the slavers.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince the couple to disclose an important and incriminating detail about their neighbors. Over the last few months, they've heard rumblings beneath the ground, as if something large and heavy is moving beneath their feet. They suspect the slavers are building a basement and are unnerved by the constant movement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Slave Pens", + "entries": [ + "The slavers confine the beastfolk they capture in this room, which currently contains three separate pens, each made to house different creatures. These beastfolk primarily speak {@language Abyssal|XPHB}, though they can also communicate in broken {@language Common|XPHB}.", + "The captured beastfolk are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} are confined in the westernmost cell, fully hogtied and gagged. Their names are Rametra and Trigerra." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "The center cell contains a {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} [{@creature Scout|XMM}]. Considered the least threatening of the captives, its only restraint is a manacle on its left wrist, tethered to the wall by a chain. Its name is Klax." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaur", + "entries": [ + "The rightmost cell contains a dangerous {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] called {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}. The chains on his wrists are attached to the ceiling, forcing his arms to dangle upwards, while the chain on his neck is secured to the floor, preventing him from standing and keeping his face at human eye level." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cells", + "entries": [ + "The pens are simple stone stalls arranged within the room, each divided by a solid wall that blocks the beastfolk from seeing the captives in the other cells.", + "Unlocking the cell gates or the prisoners' manacles requires either a {@dc 20} Dexterity check with {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or the appropriate keys, which are stored in the table drawer in the office at area 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "None of these beastfolk have ever set foot in the city before and have only been imprisoned here for a short time. A few days ago, they watched several humans, different from the slavers, enter the door to area 12 holding large sacks that wiggled; none of them have returned. Besides those strangers, and the slavers, the beastfolk have seen no one else here.", + "The beastfolk attempt to exchange information about the slavers and their operations in return for their freedom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ironhoof", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see '{@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Ironhoof.webp" + }, + "title": "Ironhoof" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Captives", + "entries": [ + "If freed, the beastfolk flee into the Slums. The minotaur vanishes among the local population, the harpies take to the skies, and the lizardfolk swims into the Riohnar River to freedom.", + "Whether or not {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is freed here, he will make an appearance in {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} during the '{@adventure Noon of the Siege|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' section. The harpies may appear later in this chapter during the '{@adventure Sudden Ambush|SoD|7|Sudden Ambush}' random encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "If the authorities in Al'Kirat learn that the characters freed the bestial slaves, who were legally captured and regarded as the rightful property of the slavers, the party is fined the full market value for each escaped slave. The current rates are 75 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the lizardfolk, 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per harpy, and 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the minotaur." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Suspicious Room", + "entries": [ + "This room exists solely to conceal a large trap door that leads to the hidden basement where the Veiled Syndicate keeps their abducted victims. The room is sparsely furnished with two dressers, a table, and a small box, but the furniture holds no objects, clothes, or have any discernible purpose for being here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concealed Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the hidden basement is concealed under a rug that covers most of the floor in the room. A character who searches the room for anything suspicious can find the secret entrance with a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters learned from the beastfolk about humans entering this room and disappearing, or if the slavers' neighbors mentioned the existence of a potential basement. If the characters are aware of both clues, or if they search under the rug, the check automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the secret basement is covered by two large stone doors set into the floor. The trapdoor is heavy, requiring two or more people to open it, but otherwise requires no check. The trapdoor leads directly to area 13." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Hidden Cellar", + "entries": [ + "The cellar is dark, damp, and filled with the stench of unwashed bodies. As the characters roam around the small room, they feel a constant tremor in the floor, caused by the heavy footsteps of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom}, a large {@creature Ogre|XMM} in the next room (area 14) whose every movement shakes the ground.", + "The cellar has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Two square wooden boxes and a barrel hold food, provisions, and beer intended for the ogre and the kidnapped victims in area 14. The ogre consumes the majority of the food, leaving the victims with just enough to keep them from starving.", + "A large rectangular wooden crate holds the personal belongings of all the Kirati citizens who have been kidnapped and brought into this basement, typically items they had with them at the time of their abduction. These include worthless effects such as clothes, scarves, bags, and shoes. Anything valuable, such as jewelry or coinage, is usually gifted by the Syndicate to the slavers when the prisoners are brought in.", + "A large pair of iron doors, 10 feet wide and 12 feet tall, are embedded in the western wall. The doors are unlocked and can be easily pushed open, but they do so noisily by grinding on the floor, drawing the attention of anyone on the other side." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Prisoner Chambers", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has been holding four kidnapped victims (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) here in preparation to soon be delivered to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, caught up in their cruel antics, are dousing the prisoners with buckets of cold river water. Normally, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} hide their true forms, but in their eagerness to terrorize the tieflings, they have slipped into their bestial hybrid forms.", + "The {@creature Ogre|XMM}, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics ahead), was born of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} tried to overthrow his father\u2014the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keeps a sealed iron box in this room, containing a deadly {@creature Black Pudding|XMM}. Once business is concluded and all prisoners are handed over to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} intend to open the box and release the ooze. The creature's purpose is to devour everything in the room, leaving no trace of evidence behind\u2014not even a single hair. The Syndicate frequently uses these oozes to clean up crime scenes and cover their tracks.", + "When the characters open the iron doors leading into this room, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of unwashed bodies hits you as you push open the heavy metal doors. Clothes, bones, hay, and spilled saltwater are strewn haphazardly across the floor. Trapped and weeping in a large cage, four tieflings huddle together, their clothing filthy and torn, their bodies battered and starved. Near the cage, two strange furry creatures stand mocking them. Suddenly, the ground shakes as a loud rumble fills the room. The towering form of an ogre rises from a bed of hay, its massive presence dominating the chamber as it stands, sending tremors through the floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + "As soon as the characters step into the room, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} sense that their plans have taken a disastrous turn. Panicking, they shout for {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} to devour the newcomers. The ogre fights to the death.", + "On the first round of combat, in an effort to erase all evidence, one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} uses its action to release the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM}. On the second round, both {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} shift into their jackal forms and dart to escape through a narrow hole at the far end of the room.", + "The Ooze focuses on the prisoners and tries to consume them. It can easily slip through the bars of their cage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gaddugg Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Ogre|XMM}, except he has 130 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, wears a {@item Chain Mail|XPHB} (16 AC), and can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add a young ogre. These monstrous offspring use the statistics of a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] and are Medium-sized creatures. They are the brothers of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg}, having joined him in rebellion against their father, which led to their shared punishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Characters may attempt up to five {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks on the slain ooze. Each successful check allows them to extract one vial of acid, worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Gaddugg", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} for interrogation, he stubbornly refuses to divulge any information, and no amount of persuasion or pain will change his mind. However, due to his limited intelligence, a {@dc 11} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check can trick him into revealing what he knows, as long as he is made to believe he is helping {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} or the Syndicate.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} has considerable knowledge about the Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, but he is too dim-witted to recall the exact location of the Lamia's Lair, even though he has lived there all his life. He can only remember that there is a lot of water there and it is more than an hour away from the city (he can only count to one). While none of this is enough to help the characters find the lair, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} can reveal that his mother is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and is able to describe her to the party\u2014which allows for a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) to determine her to be a {@creature Lamia|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captive Tieflings", + "entries": [ + "The tieflings were kidnapped to be taken before {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, destined to join her harem of slaves. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} were ordered to seek out attractive males, especially those with large families, since {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} needs them to be as fertile as possible. One of the tieflings is Reynar, the victim {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} had tracked to the Slums.", + "None of captives recall how they were taken; their last memory was of seeing humans with unsettling eyes, before everything went black. When they next woke up, they were already in this place. They tell the characters that the strange furry creatures in the room were those very same humans that captured them, seemingly capable of shifting between human form, that of a jackal, and a humanoid hybrid of the two. These {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} frequently came and went through a small hole in the wall. Lastly, they know they were being taken to a woman referred to as 'Mother' and that their journey would continue south along the Riohnar River.", + "Aside from these few scraps of information, the victims can offer little else to the characters. Nevertheless, if the characters rescue them, they are deeply thankful. These tieflings will stand by the characters' side if the city tries to press charges against them for breaking into the slaver's house, resulting in their acquital of any charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Note", + "entries": [ + "It takes 1 hour for the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM} to completely destroy all the evidence in the room. If the characters manage to stop the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM} before the end of the hour, they can search the floor and uncover fragments of correspondence. While most of it proves useless, they do find a small curious letter with the following information:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"Mother is adamant! Can't back out now. This job's going to be the toughest snatch yet, so be ready by the chicken coops at the 'zar if things go sideways. You know what happens to those who cross her! Getting silvered dealing poisons at the Bazaar will be the least of your worries.", + "By the by, Mother loved the paralyzing juices you sent. Shocked she was they even work on water! For certain they are bound to work at the Djinn's Den. Our little traitor will soon work her last day! We just have to find her inside that's all. Speaking of juices, we are oozing the basement soon. Mother says Gruntz' been squeezed dry, and she wants more babies. No one knows what'll happen when he finally kicks it.\"" + ] + }, + "This letter was written for {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} who serves the Syndicate by brewing and selling poisons at the Grand Bazaar, though his commitment to the organization has been shaky as of late. The letter reveals two important clues: first, that a Syndicate member is dealing poisons at the Bazaar, and second, that the Syndicate is targeting a traitor hiding within the Djinn's Den, a well-known bathhouse in the city. Armed with this knowledge, the characters can continue their investigation at either location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} hides his treasure beneath a bed of hay, made up of the worthless trinkets the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} reward him for his work. Unaware that most of it holds little value, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} guards it with pride. The characters can discover the hidden hoard with a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg}'s treasure consists of: a dead rat sealed in a glass bottle, a cracked but shiny glass eye, an elegant bottle of perfume (worth 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), a gold monocle frame missing its lens (worth 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), a wooden toy soldier, 50 {@item Copper|XDMG|Copper Pieces} painted yellow to look like gold coins, and a {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG|Four-Leaf Clover} (see below).", + "The {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG|Four-Leaf Clover} functions as a {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG} but is not magical and, instead of {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}, it only requires it to be in a creature's possession for its magic to take effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Kallista", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} directed the characters to the Slaver's Den, she patiently waits nearby for their return.", + "Upon hearing talk of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} quickly recalls hearing rumors about unusually intelligent jackals roaming around the Grand Bazaar. Even if the characters find nothing else at the Slaver's Den, this information is enough to drive {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} to investigate the Bazaar for suspicious individuals.", + "When shown the 'Mysterious Note' from area 14, she recognizes the Djinn's Den as a popular bathhouse and suggests continuing the investigation there, fearing the lead could be lost if this 'traitor' is killed.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} offers to join the characters for the rest of the investigation and is more than willing to evenly split the reward for the bounty. If the characters accept, she will accompany them for the remainder of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Refuse Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decline her help, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} presses on alone. She continues her investigation until she is eventually ambushed and captured by the Veiled Syndicate. Characters who find their way to the Lamia's Lair may eventually discover that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been killed and eaten by the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (see '{@adventure Guest of Honor|SoD|7|Guest of Honor}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista returns" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a regular merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality.", + "Details about {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar} section of {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters can be led to {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} in one of two ways. The party might discover methods for identifying {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, prompting them to search the city for suspicious individuals. Or, they may uncover a mysterious letter hidden in the secret basement of the Slaver's Den, which directs them to him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is typically found selling poisons in the Grand Bazaar. If needed, he might also be spotted elsewhere in the city, gathering ingredients for his toxins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters manage to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|Jackal John} and successfully interrogate him, he will reveal everything they need to know to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding John", + "entries": [ + "Unlike most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} moves and works in broad daylight, giving the characters a chance to encounter him if they're searching for {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and know what signs to watch out for. If the party found the note at the Slaver's Den (see '{@adventure Mysterious Note|SoD|7|Mysterious Note}'), they can automatically find {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} by searching for him in the Grand Bazaar.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been instructed by the Veiled Syndicate to hang around the animal pens in the Grand Bazaar, so they may find him in case more poisons are required for their assassination attempt on {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jackal Jenna} (see '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'). This wing of the Bazaar is filled with animals for sale, including baby goats, cats, small monstrous creatures like {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters}, and many caged chickens. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} passes through this area several times a day, peddling his wares while keeping an eye out for members of the Syndicate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a coward who has fallen out of love with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and the Veiled Syndicate. He enjoys interacting with people and working amongst them, over the skulking and killing the Syndicate makes him do. He is always eager to do business, even outside of regular hours, but he keeps his personal life strictly private. If questioned about himself or anything unrelated to business, he deflects. If pushed enough, he will politely end the conversation and leave while keeping a careful eye to make sure he isn't followed.", + "Members of the Syndicate identify each other with the password: 'Mother is watching'. If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is approached by a human and is uncertain whether they belong to the Syndicate, he tries to steer the conversation toward the topic of mothers, which tends to unsettle many of his customers.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has never been caught before, but he figures the city would probably kill him if he were captured. As such, if he suspects that the characters know that he is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, or that they are trying to corner or capture him, he will throw a large poisonous gas cloud around himself and use the distraction to make his escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running Away", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} feels trapped, followed, or if he's attacked or {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, he can use an action to sever a hidden string in his jacket, releasing several vials of {@item Malice Poison|XDMG} (see the Dungeon Master's Guide) at his feet. The vials shatter, spreading blinding gas in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer the effects of the poison. Since the poison is diluted, affected creatures can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each turn, ending the effect on a success. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}, having built a resistance to the poison, is not {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by it. After his enemies are hopefully {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a run for it.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} will run through the Bazaar, pushing over vendors and customers alike, on his way to the city's walls, where he plans to escape by shapeshifting into a jackal and passing through a small hole bored on the wall. To determine whether the characters can catch him or not, see the 'Chase Rules' section below, where mechanics have been added to help simulate the chase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chase Rules", + "entries": [ + "These chase rules can be used if {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} attempts to flee and the characters give chase.", + "The chase spans three rounds, with each round simulating 1 minute of the chase and resolved through a series of group checks made by the party. The party must succeed on at least two of the three group checks to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}. If they fail to capture him by the end of the third round, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} escapes.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "During each round, every character involved in the chase must make a skill check, selecting any skill they feel is appropriate. Players must justify their choice, and as long as the explanation is reasonable, the choice is valid. Once a character uses a skill for a check, they cannot use the same skill in later rounds of the chase. Combine all the checks, then divide the total by the number of characters. If the result passes a {@dc 15}, the group succeeds in that round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Complications and Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Each round occurs in a new location with unique complications. The characters' skill checks must be relevant and effectively address the specific complication at play. Unless it is the final round, characters who roll below 15 on their individual skill checks for the round will suffer a penalty in the following round. The complications and penalties for each round can be found in the {@table Chasing John|SandsOfDoom} table. These chase complications are flavored to suit a chase starting at the Grand Bazaar, but you can easily adapt the complications to suit other locations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Class Features", + "entries": [ + "At times, a player may be able to use one of their character's abilities to bypass an obstacle. For instance, a wizard could cast {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} to leap over houses or cast a {@spell Shield|XPHB} spell to deflect incoming hazards. If the ability fits the scenario, it is valid and can be used. In such cases, you may grant the character {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the skill check for that round." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Chasing John", + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|XPHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been separated from the {@creature Lamia|XMM} for a long time while working in the city, and with each passing day away from her, the magic and influence she exerts over him weakens. Lately, he's grown bold enough to hope that one day he might escape the Syndicate, though he remains fearful of what they might do if he tries to quit. If the characters capture him, promise not to harm him, and offer protection from the Syndicate, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} will willingly share any information they need.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} knows nearly everything there is to know about both the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. He's well-versed in their operations, their plan to flood the city with beastfolk slaves, and even the location of their headquarters. However, because he works independently of any jackalwere cell, he's unaware of the Syndicate's current schemes, hideouts in the city, or the current state of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair. Although he is deeply afraid of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, with enough pressure, he's willing to lead the characters to the entrance to her lair\u2014so long as he isn't forced to go inside and is allowed to continue his life in the city.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} also knows about the Syndicate's scheme to kill one of their own, a rebellious {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}\u2014who they've recently discovered is secretly working at the Djinn's Den bathhouse disguised as one of the humans." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "This popular bathhouse, located high among the buttes of Al'Kirat, is famous for the thick, steamy fog that fills its grand bath. All patrons who bathe at the Djinn's Den are {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by the dense fog, which causes other patrons to appear only as vague silhouettes in the mist. This is not only intentional but is, in fact, the draw of the establishment, as it allows both men and women to bathe together while preserving their modesty. As a result, it is the most popular mixed bathhouse in the city.", + "For the exact location of the Djinn's Den in the city, see the map of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters have uncovered that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, marked as a traitor by the Syndicate, is working in the bathhouse disguised as a human. The Syndicate has discovered her location and is seeking to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is she?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} works in the main bathing pool of the Djinn's Den bathhouse. The characters won't know her exact location within the pool room and will need to search for her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescue {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, she will share all the information they need to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her lair." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Characters are greeted at the entrance by Delaine Tyr'Dal, a well-groomed and spectacularly scented old tiefling, the headmaster of the bathhouse. Delaine explains how the bathhouse works and points them to the changing rooms when they're ready. While he doesn't disclose personal details about his staff, he invites customers to meet or converse with them in the pool room or after work hours.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "Entrance to the bathhouse is free for all citizens and costs only 1 {@item Silver|XDMG|Silver Piece} for the rest. The bathhouse earns most of its income from selling expensive soaps, brushes, and oils, which are offered by staff members who circulate through the pool room advertising the products." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "No clothing of any kind is allowed in the pool room, though small personal items are permitted as long as they are necessary for bathing\u2014such as cleaning supplies or a bag to carry those supplies. All patrons are provided with a towel, which they can use to cover themselves or to dry off, and additional towels are available upon request. To bathe, patrons must first walk through either the men's or women's changing room, where they can disrobe and collect their towel, before proceeding through to the baths.", + "Customers are cautioned against running or walking quickly, as the fog makes it easy to stumble upon other patrons, which can lead to potentially embarrassing situations or serious injuries. Although courtesans have been banned from plying their trade in the establishment, they regularly slip in to assist patrons with their baths." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Main Pool Room", + "entries": [ + "Whenever the door to the baths is opened, thick fog pours into the adjoining changing room, shrouding it for a few minutes and blinding those inside until the door is closed. The main bathing chamber is a large rectangular room with several pools of varying sizes and depths, though none are deep enough to swim. Some pools are shallow, meant for patrons to sit in, while others are deeper, allowing patrons to fully stand in them. Since everyone is effectively {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by the fog, staff are always available to guide customers in or out if requested." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|XMM} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} had always yearned for the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} ever since, while {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Jenna", + "entries": [ + "Since the characters have no clear description of {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, and the dense fog in the bathhouse obscures their sight, they will find it difficult to locate her. To add to their difficulties, they aren't the only ones on her trail. Four members of the Veiled Syndicate, all {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, have infiltrated the bathhouse with the intent to kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. Just as the characters, they are equally hindered by the fog. Further, the aromatic oils and scented soaps that fill the baths muffle their otherwise keen sense of smell.", + "As the characters enter the baths, allow them some time to search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. They can interact with the staff and use any knowledge they have of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mannerisms to help them identify their target. Whether they succeed in locating {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} or seem unsure as to what to do, this is the perfect moment to introduce the Syndicate assassins sent to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Murderers in the Baths", + "entries": [ + "The assassins will wander the baths, striking up awkward conversations with anyone they meet as they search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. Given their notorious misunderstanding of humanoid customs, they are likely to mistake customers for members of staff, and vice-versa. Characters might overhear them saying things like, \"Oh no, oops, I appear to have misplaced my soap. Is there any female human worker that could help me?\" or \"Hello person, I am distraught and in need of a Jenna from this establishment. Have you seen one of those?\". While their speech may seem odd to others, to {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}\u2014who, as a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, shares their unusual perspective\u2014it will sound perfectly normal, and she is likely to approach them if she overhears their conversations.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} will approach the assassins, eager to assist with whatever they ask\u2014whether it's finding their soap or any other request. As soon as the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} realize this is their target, they will attempt to kill her. The characters will hear a brief yelp from {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, followed by an eerie silence. If they investigate, they will find small drops of blood in the water, quickly dissolving into the baths.", + "The Veiled Syndicate will attempt to assassinate {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} by stabbing her with a small silver dagger coated in a powerful paralytic poison. Once afflicted by the poison, they submerge her face-down in the water and leave. Though the pool is shallow, the paralysis will prevent her from moving and she will inevitably drown. This method allows the Syndicate to kill her quietly, avoid a panic in the bathhouse, and leave little to no trace of the assassination. Upon death, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s body reverts to her true form\u2014a small jackal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Jenna", + "entries": [ + "By following the yelp and the small streaks of blood, the characters can make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to discover {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s limp body beneath the water. If they manage to pull her out within {@b 1 minute} of the attack, they can save her. Grateful for their rescue, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} will agree to meet the characters in a safe location and reveal what she knows about the Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate isn't looking to start a fight in the bathhouse, as they prefer to keep their operations as discreet as possible. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fight as a single unit, using the statistics of a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Instead of scimitars, they wield silvered daggers, which for the purposes of this encounter use the same statistics as their usual scimitars. Silvered weapons can pierce the cursed flesh of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and therefore are able to hurt {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} flee if they feel they have failed in their mission. To cover their escape, they will incite panic by yelling, \"Murderer! Murderer in the baths!\" This triggers mass hysteria as everyone in the bathhouse begins screaming and rushing for the exit in a blind frenzy.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} take advantage of the chaos, blending in with the crowd of naked bathers as they make their escape. Characters may spot them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, noting that unlike the other patrons\u2014 who instinctively cover their modesty as they run\u2014the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} awkwardly cover random parts of their bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s greatest desire is to plunge a blade into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s stone-cold heart, and she will readily leap at any opportunity to aid the characters in accomplishing that goal. Like {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|Jackal John}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} knows everything about the Veiled Syndicate's operations, including the secret location of their headquarters. However, she is completely in the dark when it comes to the Syndicate's current plans, hideouts in the city, or the present state of their headquarters.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} agrees to guide the characters to the Lamia's Lair and is even willing to join them inside. To avoid detection, she wears a mask and uses strong-scented soaps, which she can steal from the Djinn's Den, to disguise her face and scent from the other {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains of Desire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} shows unwavering rage and a burning desire to kill the {@creature Lamia|XMM} throughout the journey. However, when the moment comes to strike, she proves too weak-willed to do it. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} offers her false promises of redemption and even a place by her side\u2014lies that {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} foolishly believes. This leads her to betray the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "At this point, the characters have uncovered that the Veiled Syndicate is responsible for (some of) the kidnappings. They also know that the Syndicate is led by a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, whose lair is hidden in an abandoned mine located at the southern end of the Riohnar River.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchase a Boat", + "entries": [ + "The characters have the option to travel to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair by boat, given its location. While this will not help them reach the lair faster, it is an overall safer option than trekking the hills. A small rowboat with room for six can be bought for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insidious Plans", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters are ready to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, her network of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} informants has already alerted her to their involvement in the city and their efforts to find her. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has begun spying on them through the use of a {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which she can innately cast up to three times a day, and is fully aware that the characters are coming. In fact, she eagerly awaits their arrival.", + "At a point of your choice before the party ventures out of the city, the most charismatic or handsome male character in the party receives a mysterious letter. If they are staying at an inn or a residence, the letter is quietly slipped under the door of their room. In more secure locations, like an estate within the palace's upper levels, the letter might be discreetly left where the character is likely to find it or entrusted to an acquaintance for its delivery. Regardless of how it arrives, the letter is addressed by name to the character and is scented with sweet perfume.", + "In {@language Common|XPHB}, the letter says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "To my sweet delectable morsel.", + "I sense your approach, and I ache with anticipation. My guards know better than to stand in your way; like me, my door will be open wide, awaiting your arrival. So don't fret, my sweetling, for your path to me will be safe. Oh, how I long to greet you\u2014and your charming companions\u2014but I beg you, do not bring any soldiers with you. Please darling, you see I am shy by nature, and the pleasures I wish to share with you are meant for us alone.", + "I reiterate, sweet thing, if you arrive with... protection, I fear you will find my home barren, my heart shattered, and your desires unquenched. But there is no need to be anxious; I am certain that, once we meet, we will both be pleased with what we see\u2014as I already do.", + "Wishing and watching, even in your most private of moments..." + ], + "by": "\u2014L" + }, + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} desires a private meeting with the party in her chambers and forbids anyone within the Veiled Syndicate from interfering with their approach. She instructs the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} patrolling the desert between the city and her lair to refrain from engaging the characters and to simply observe them. In their jackal forms, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} skulk around the hills within sight of the party, darting away at any sign of confrontation. They neither assist nor hinder the party as they travel.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Favored One", + "entries": [ + "The male character chosen to receive the letter becomes {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One.' While spying on the party, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} found herself strangely drawn to this character, and a perverse desire soon blossomed into a depraved obsession. From that point on, the character has remained under {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s obsessive surveillance, as she continually uses her scrying powers to spy on him. Whoever ends up being {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One' holds special significance, which is further detailed under {@adventure Roleplaying as Lilith|SoD|7|Roleplaying as Lilith}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Lair", + "entries": [ + "The journey from Al'Kirat to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair covers approximately 30 miles, winding through small hills and rugged crags. The trip takes {@b 1 day} while traveling at a fast pace or by boat.", + "On the journey to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair, the party may encounter two potential combat scenarios: 'A Risky Venture' and 'Sudden Ambush.' You have the option to run one, both, or neither, depending on your preference. Characters who are traveling by boat will not face any encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Risky Venture", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a 20-foot-tall butte, crowned by a nest that holds three gray eggs, each resembling a large stone. With a successful {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can determine that these are valuable cockatrice eggs, worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each. The eggs weigh 150 pounds each.", + "The characters have inadvertently stumbled upon a large nesting area for {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} and, without realizing it, are surrounded by them. A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals the presence of dozens of {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} scattered throughout the nearby hills. If the characters linger, try to take the eggs, or make loud noises, they will quickly find themselves encircled by ten angry {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices}. The creatures cluck menacingly as they inch closer, eventually attacking in a flurry of feathers and fury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the entire party is {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by the {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices}, they wake up 24 hours later to discover the nest of {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} destroyed. Three {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} found the nest and devoured both the {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} and their eggs. The {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} are startled by the characters but are not aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Ambush", + "entries": [ + "The areas beyond the city are perilous and rife with rebel beastfolk groups that oppose Al'Kirat. One such group, consisting of two {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] and three {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies}, has spotted the characters from a distance. Normally, they would avoid attacking a well-defended party, but they noticed several jackals trailing the group\u2014a sign they've come to associate with slavers, as {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} frequently assist slavers in hunting for beastfolk. Mistaking the characters for slavers, the beastfolk are driven into a fury and attempt to ambush them.", + "The beastfolk will strike when the characters are at their most vulnerable. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher can detect the beastfolk before the ambush.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paying it Forward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters freed the beastfolk prisoners in the Slaver's Den earlier in this chapter, one of the {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} in this encounter turns out to be one of those they previously rescued\u2014Rametra. As the fight begins, the harpy recognizes the characters and calls off the attack.", + "As a token of her gratitude, the harpy plucks four feathers from her wings and gifts them to the characters. The beastfolk then leave in peace. The magical effects of harpy feathers are detailed in '{@adventure Downs of Sleep|SoD|2|Downs of Sleep}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lair of the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Thousands of years ago, the Riohnar River was a marvel to behold, filled with endless chunks of amber embedded into the rock along its length. It was one of the great natural wonders of the Anubian Empire. However, when the Darakni began their assault, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ordered the amber to be mined to use for the war effort. The amber was already fully mined by the time the Cataclysm struck.", + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair is a network of ancient mines within a cave system at the southern end of the river. Unlike typical Anubian sites, these mines are devoid of statues, hieroglyphics, or ornate ruins. Upon discovery by the Kirati, the Keepers of the Flame thoroughly investigated the area, only to be disappointed by the absence of treasures usually found in Anubian complexes. A brief attempt to mine the remaining amber ensued, but the dangerous conditions\u2014 slippery floors and deadly drops\u2014forced them to abandon the operation.", + "Once the ruler of a grand palace in the Beastlands, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has now been forced to hide in these wretched caves, hunted by the beastfolk she once controlled and concealed from the Kirati she still seeks to manipulate. She bides her time here, scheming her eventual domination of Al'Kirat, where she believes a life of luxury and power awaits her.", + "Refer to the 'Lair of the Lamia' map below. The numbered locations on the map correspond to the numbered locations detailed in this section of the chapter.", + "Below are some general facts about the mines:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The sections of the mines where creatures frequently travel\u2014specifically areas 1, 2, and 9\u2014are well-lit with torches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "The constant roar of a nearby underground river echoes throughout the mines, except in area 9, where a magical illusion mutes the sound completely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Moisture", + "entries": [ + "The underground river heightens the humidity inside the mines, making them feel warmer than expected. The moisture prevents evaporation, leaving characters sweaty and sticky during the day. However, at night, the caves cool off and become more pleasant to explore." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Lair_of_the_Lamia_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Lair of the Lamia (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c72" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Lair_of_the_Lamia_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Lair of the Lamia (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c72" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cave Entrance", + "entries": [ + "As the river reaches its end, the characters come upon a towering 70-foot tall cliff. At the cliff's base, a grand cave allows the river to pass into the rock, becoming an underground stream. Around 30 feet up, a smaller and more concealed cave entrance can be accessed via several narrow paths that wind along the cliffside. This upper cave is the main entrance into the mine.", + "As the party approaches the cliff, they notice two figures at the top, appearing to be humans waving torches to get their attention. These figures are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} point towards the small cave entrance below with their torches, as if to show the characters where to go. After they do so, they shift into their jackal forms and slip into the cave ahead of the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Lair", + "entries": [ + "The cave opening stands about 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Though the narrow paths leading up to it look treacherous, with gaps requiring jumps to cross, they are safe. This entrance leads the characters to area 1." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The damp air clings to you as the distant sound of rushing water echoes in the distance. Along the way, you stumble upon remnants of an old, forgotten mine\u2014rusted pickaxes, broken carts, and abandoned equipment litter the floor." + ] + }, + "As all of the mines are closed, the characters need only follow the main and only traversable path through the cave in order to reach area 2. The journey through the mines takes 20 minutes, and other than the occasional {@creature Skeleton|XMM}, there is nothing of value or of interest to be found along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After what feels like an endless trek through the mines, you are caught off guard by the sight of light ahead. As you approach, the sounds of laughter, boisterous conversation, clinking tankards, and general rowdiness greet your ears. The cave expands into a larger chamber, where a cantina rests on a wide wooden bridge that spans a deep chasm. Rough-looking men and women drink, laugh, and lounge on rugs with pillows, smoking hookahs. In the midst of it all, a chained {@creature Harpy|XMM} sings for the tavern's entertainment." + ] + }, + "To contact or conduct business with the Veiled Syndicate, one must first visit the Serpent's Kiss, a hidden cantina known only to those approved by the organization. The place is rife with vagrants, bandits, and all manner of miscreants. It acts as the 'front lobby' for the criminal organization, and it's here where {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}, the half-ogre who oversees most of the Syndicate's face-to-face operations, handles its affairs.", + "The tavern is a lively, chaotic hub where thieves and murderers alike gather to drink ale, smoke hookah, and swap stories. Chained {@creature Harpy|XMM} slaves (one such {@creature Harpy|XMM} is currently present) are often made to provide the entertainment, singing anything from haunting lullabies to rowdy pirate shanties, depending on the crowd's mood. Despite its rough appearance, the boardwalk platform where the tavern sits is stable and sturdy. Characters can purchase food and drink here and can rest safely\u2014so long as they avoid picking fights with the locals. Everyone the characters encounter here works with the Syndicate in some capacity, and are thereby trusted enough to know the location of the cantina.", + "While all the patrons at the Serpent's Kiss know that the 'Veiled Mistress' is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, none are aware of her real name or true form. When conducting private dealings in her chambers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} uses a convincing illusion to appear as a 'common' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a lion. Her true form, known only to her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and trusted {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, is that of a 'noble' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, with the lower body of a snake. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps this secret to avoid being identified by rebel beastfolk (see {@adventure Beastwars|SoD|2|Beastwars}). Similarly, no one in the tavern knows that the Syndicate is largely composed of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. They believe it to be a human-operated organization. Anyone who learns any of these secrets are swiftly killed and devoured.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brigands", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the key figures mentioned further below, the Serpent's Kiss is usually occupied by {@dice 2d8} {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}, {@dice 1d6} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Everyone minds their own business and looks out only for themselves. They band together only when faced with a common threat, such as a raid by the Kirati military. Characters can peacefully sit and mingle with the patrons, provided they can tolerate their coarse language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jamil", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} (see {@adventure area 7|SoD|7|7. Depleted Ogre}) and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head. Despite his lack of intelligence, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s favored consort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 AC). He wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and Tieflings. He can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seeing Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If the characters ask for the person in charge or inquire about {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, they are directed to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}. He sits in the area marked 'J' on the map, flanked by two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. He informs the characters that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has been expecting them, before he invites the characters to make themselves comfortable anywhere within Serpent's Kiss while he confirms with her. A few minutes later, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} returns ready to escort the characters to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. He then promptly leads the characters to area 9, where {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} awaits." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows (marked 'K'), puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women ({@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak}, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind.", + "{@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}, except that it has a swimming speed of 30 feet and can hold its breath for up to 15 minutes. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} wields a {@item +1 Shortsword|XDMG|Shortsword +1} and carries a {@item Potion of Climbing|XDMG} and a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}.", + "Recently, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} made {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} an offer to assassinate {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom}. Ironically, {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} recently started paying him as well, but to kill any and all {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} that venture into Kirat. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is still deciding how to proceed.", + "If combat breaks out in the tavern, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} remains neutral, watching the chaos unfold from its elevated platform. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} has no interest in spilling blood unless there's gold involved. If the situation demands it, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} can easily escape by diving into the river that winds beneath these caverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} learns that the characters are out to slay the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, the lizardfolk will offer its services for 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. This is an unusually low price, but {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} knows that {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} will also pay for the lamia's death, making the deal well worth its while." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Subterranean River", + "entries": [ + "Read the following if a character gazes down into the river:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Below, there's a vast, raging river that breaks through the cave walls, rushing swiftly as it forks into many dark tunnels." + ] + }, + "From nearly any vantage point within the mines, characters can see a river surging furiously below them, {@b 80 feet down} into the darkness. This is the Riohnar River. When the river flows here into the amber mines, it becomes a network of underground waterways that branch out for hundreds of miles in all directions.", + "Any creature that falls into the underground river is at the mercy of its swift currents. To fight against the flow, the creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. On a success, they swim to a nearby rocky shore and pull themselves out of the water. If they fail, the creature is unable to grab the rocks and takes {@damage 3d6} Bludgeoning damage as they are slammed against the jagged edges. They are then dragged 30 feet downstream by the current. Refer to the Arrows on the 'Lair of the Lamia' map to see the direction of the current. The creature may repeat the check as often as they like, taking damage on each failure.", + "When a creature is fully swept away by the river (taken beyond the bounds of the map), it is carried through a maze of subterranean tunnels, a journey that lasts {@b two hours}. The tunnels are lined with amber encrusted on the rocky walls, making it a beautiful, though doomed, passage. Eventually, the route submerges completely, forcing the creature to stay underwater for two minutes before emerging in a lake within the Beastlands. Any character unable to hold their breath for the full underwater stretch will drown before the tunnel releases them into the spring.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drowned Prisoners", + "entries": [ + "Several drowned victims of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} drift lifelessly 10 feet beneath the surface of the river, below area 2, held down by heavy stones tied to their legs. Characters who discover and search these bodies will find a single {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}, tied to the belt buckle of a pirate's corpse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Amber Mine", + "entries": [ + "If the characters peer into this area from area 2, or from the bridge between area 9 and area 10, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Peering through the chasm of the winding caverns, you glimpse a small, secluded cave. A soft golden glow emanates from its walls. Upon closer inspection, you see that the walls are studded with countless pieces of amber, some no larger than pebbles, others the size of a clenched fist. Embedded deep in the stone, these amber fragments cast a warm, honeyed glow that bathes the cave in a soft, golden light." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, when the underground river's tide was far higher, its powerful currents carried amber from distant lands and deposited it within these caves. Now, the amber lies deeply embedded in the rock walls, ready to be mined by characters equipped with the right tools. The cave walls here hold 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, which can be extracted at a rate of 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for every 4 hours of labor per person.", + "Previously, none of this amber contained Heka (see {@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}). However, the magical explosion created by the Cataclysm infused the amber found here, as well as all other in the Wasteland, with divine energy. As a result, any amber mined here now holds the same properties as those found in Anubian ruins or acquired as loot from Anubians.", + "A {@creature Grick Alpha|MM} [{@creature Grick Ancient|XMM}] has made its home here, deterring others from mining the amber. Even so, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has strictly prohibited disturbing the creature or touching the amber, seeing this cave as the only source of beauty in her otherwise vile and filthy lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Water Curtain", + "entries": [ + "If the characters try to peer through the waterwall into area 9 from the outside, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A powerful torrent of water cascades from a hole in the ceiling down into another opening in the ground. The roar of the water crashing into the depths below reverberates throughout the cave. Through the mist of the waterfall, you can faintly glimpse a large chamber beyond, where the silhouettes of creatures move in the shadows." + ] + }, + "Characters who peer through the waterfall can faintly make out the dimensions of area 9 and, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, may estimate the number of creatures within. The force of the waterfall is too strong to safely jump through, hurl objects across, or fire ranged projectiles from one side to the other. Any creature that attempts to leap through and fails a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check is dragged down by the water and falls 80 feet into the river in area 3.", + "Within this cramped cave alcove rests a retractable ladder, two water-filled buckets, a pair of neatly coiled rope bundles, and a wooden chest, stained with dirt and blood. The ground is wet, a result of one of the buckets having spilled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Assorted Tools", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores some basic tools here. The ladder is used as a safety precaution in the event that the boardwalk in area 2 collapses. It extends to 30 feet and can be laid horizontally to span the southern chasm completely. Any creature crossing the ladder when used in this way must make a {@dc 5} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check or risk falling 80 feet into the turbulent river below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Two 50-foot coils of {@item Rope|XPHB|Hempen Rope} stand beside a chest. The chest is securely locked and can be opened with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or forced open with a Bludgeoning weapon after 1 minute of work. If the chest is forced open, however, the potions inside are shattered and their magic gone.", + "The contents of the chest include a {@spell Water Breathing|XPHB|Scroll of Water Breathing}, two {@item Potion of Water Breathing|XDMG|Potions of Water Breathing}, four sets of {@item Manacles|XPHB}, twelve blindfolds, and three silver daggers (each valued at 100 gp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A hulking, sweat-soaked ogre slumps against the cave wall, its massive form towering even while seated. Dressed only in a tattered loincloth, the ogre looks utterly exhausted, unable to move. It watches you with helpless eyes as you pass, each breath a labored, pitiful wheeze." + ] + }, + "This creature is known as {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'}, the ogre responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} to produce an endless supply of {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} was brought to his knees by the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is an {@creature Ogre|XMM} with 130 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} that can make three attacks with each Attack action. He attacks with his fists, which have a +6 to hit and deal 9 ({@damage 2d4 + 4}) Bludgeoning damage on a hit. He currently suffers from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Slave Niches", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Mounds of hay, filthy and stained, are scattered as makeshift beds along the cave walls. Around them, several male tieflings in ragged clothing huddle together. They look gaunt, frail, and frightened. None of them meet your gaze, looking away in fear." + ] + }, + "There are eight men here (all using the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}), primarily tieflings with a few humans among them. These unfortunate souls were chosen by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, kidnapped, and forced into her harem. When {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} mates with humans or tieflings, the offspring are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, the result of her fiendish womb.", + "With {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} currently fixated on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}, these slaves have received a temporary respite from their duties. Yet during this downtime, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has neglected to feed them adequately, leaving them malnourished and parched. After months of suffering under the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s manipulative magic and witnessing her vicious punishments, many have been brainwashed into fearful, absolute devotion. Out of sheer terror, they refuse to interact with outsiders, fearful of provoking {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s magic (see 'Geas' below). If approached, they plead, \"{@i Please don't talk to me, I don't want to die,}\" or simply cry and recoil in fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geas", + "entries": [ + "Every one of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s slaves is bound by the spell {@spell Geas|XPHB}. If any of them speaks or acts against the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s interests, they will immediately suffer {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage and likely perish.", + "While active, the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell appears as a glowing symbol etched upon the foreheads of the slaves. The symbol is the infernal word for 'thrall'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Area 9 is presently influenced by a powerful illusion, which transforms this section of the cave into a lavish manor. The version of this room as {@adventure shown|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves} showcases how it appears under the illusion, while the '{@adventure Illusion Dispelled|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves}' map shown reflects its true form without the illusion.", + "When the characters step into this room for the first time, if the illusion is still active, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A grand luxurious chamber stretches before you, a welcomed but jarring contrast to the rugged caves you've traversed to get here. It feels as if a piece of an opulent manor has been magically transplanted directly into the mine. The rough cave floor transitions unnaturally into polished marble, and the oppressive humidity replaced by a cool, fragrant breeze. The roar of rushing water is replaced by the soft notes of harps, though no such instruments are visible.", + "To your right, a group of humans greedily devour a banquet spread across a grand table, their faces and shirts smeared with grease. Directly ahead, a beautifully crafted water font sits before an empty throne, where a cluster of tieflings in ragged clothing sit huddled in fear, avoiding your gaze.", + "At the far end of the chamber, two ogres guard the entrance to a lavish bedroom. Inside, reclining atop a great pillow large enough to serve as a bed, is a creature both mesmerizing and monstrous\u2014with the upper body of a beautifully naked woman and the lower body of a lion. A tiefling, caught in a trance-like state, lies hypnotized beneath her gentle caresses, while a large cobra winds its way across the two. The woman motions for you to approach: \"{@i Come, my sweetlings, come closer. Let's have a little talk.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s domain, where she spawns the members of the Veiled Syndicate and exercises control over the entire organization. Through her long attunement to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has gained the unique ability to cast the spell {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB}, which she uses to shroud the vast cavernous chamber in a stunningly realistic illusion. The illusion is described under 'Mirage Arcane' further in this section.", + "Eight {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as humans, sit at the northeast banquet table, eating heartily. If a fight ensues, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will divide into two groups of four, forming two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). In the northwest corner, seven trembling tiefling slaves (all male {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) huddle around the throne. Guarding the entrance to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s bedroom stand two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, while a sleek black cobra with bright red crests slithers across the floor of the bedroom\u2014 using the statistics of a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}].", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith, the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "The monstrous woman resting on the bed appears as a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, but in reality, is a clone made of living shadow crafted by the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). The duplicate behaves like a real {@creature Lamia|XMM}, even bleeding realistically if harmed, yet it is entirely controlled by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sits invisibly on the throne. For more information on how the clone functions, refer to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} utilizes the clone to interact with her visitors, ensuring her true form remains hidden at all times. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and slaves know of the clone and work to maintain the ruse. Even the slaves, terrified that the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them, do everything they can to avoid tipping off the characters to the truth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrying Pool", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} watches her friends and enemies from afar by focusing her {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell on an exquisite bronze fountain placed near her throne. The fountain stands four feet tall, weighs 700 pounds, and is adorned with golden serpents that coil around its rim. A true work of art, the fountain is worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and contains one gallon of {@item Holy Water|XPHB} in its basin (this amounts to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}).", + "The fountain itself is not magical, but is a necessary material component for {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waterfalls", + "entries": [ + "The room contains several waterfalls. If a creature attempts to move through one or is shoved into it, they must make a {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the creature is knocked down by the force of the water but manages to grab onto the edge, teetering on the brink of a fall. They are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and must make another {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of their next turn. On a failure, they fall 80 feet into the river below (see {@adventure area 3|SoD|7|3. Subterranean River})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Hoard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a hoard of treasure in her bedroom, carefully arranged in a large pile at the back of the room. The hoard includes 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, ten chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, three gemstones valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a single large diamond valued at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "On a nightstand near her treasure hoard, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a bronze chalice inlaid with azurites worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a silver circlet worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a gold bracelet worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a jade necklace decorated with red carnelians worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Beside these treasures, two teal-colored letters rest on the nightstand\u2014invitations to the Enchanted Gala, an exclusive auction set to take place in Al'Kirat. For more details about the gala, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and for information on the invitations, see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage Arcane", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has transformed the cave into the appearance of a grand hall within a magnificent mansion, complete with polished marble floors, detailed mosaics on the walls, golden chandeliers above, and the soft strains of delightful music. The illusion is astonishingly realistic, perfectly replicating sound, sight, scent, and even touch.", + "The table where the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} feast on a banquet of meats, is, in truth, a rotting table piled with the dismembered body parts of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s most recent victim, which the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} eagerly consume (see 'Guest of Honor').", + "The illusion that cloaks the room will vanish if any part of the chamber is successfully targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), if the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} is taken more than a mile away from the room, or if {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} dies. While attuned to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can also dispel or restore the illusion at will, using an action to do so. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} dispels the illusion willingly when she feels she can no longer sway the characters to her side, using the reveal to shock them before she attacks (see 'Guest of Honor' and 'Fighting the Lamia').", + "When the illusion is dispelled, several sections of the chamber reveal their true form. At that moment, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A sharp chill shoots down your spine, and nausea churns in your stomach as your senses are bombarded by a whirlwind of conflicting tastes, smells, and sensations\u2014some delightful, others repulsive. A powerful illusion affecting the chamber has unraveled. Your eyes adjust, and the marble floor beneath your feet is now rough, unyielding cave rock. The once exquisite wooden furniture has decayed into splintered, discolored rot. The soft music of melodic harps gives way to the relentless roar of rushing water. As you turn, the lavish banquet is revealed for what it truly is: a horrifying display of humanoid limbs, grotesquely arranged as a twisted feast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Guest of Honor", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has no interest in abducting women, as she cannot breed with them. However, when circumstances lead one into her clutches, she takes the opportunity to either feed them to her minions or devour them herself.", + "When the characters inevitably see through the {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB}, they will be confronted with the dark reality that the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} were feasting on someone they know. Below are three possible options; select the one that best fits the narrative. Alternatively, if an NPC from a player's backstory\u2014or even a player character themselves\u2014has been captured and killed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, this could be the perfect moment to deliver a shocking twist, revealing them as the devoured victim.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "After the events in the {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, if the characters decide not to pursue the {@creature Lamia|XMM} with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}'s aid, she will carry on alone. This leads to her being ambushed, and brought to the mines to face the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, where she is ultimately killed and devoured." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If the party is taking too long to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, you can up the stakes by having the Syndicate abduct {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to extract information about {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. Despite the cruel torture she endures, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}'s training allows her to safeguard the Vizier's secrets. Frustrated, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} bequeaths the prisoner to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}, who has his own twisted plans for her, but {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} takes her own life before he can enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Orianna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} kidnaps {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, intending either to interrogate her about the murders in her establishment or to punish her for almost exposing a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to the authorities. Regardless, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ultimately decides that {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} is better off as a meal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Jackalwere Caves", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Beyond a creaking wooden bridge lies a dim cave filled with rows of grimy, hair-strewn beds. In four large cages, infant ogres greedily gnaw on humanoid body parts\u2014arms, legs, and more\u2014devouring the grisly feast with quiet, twisted delight." + ] + }, + "Only the most privileged among the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are granted the honor of living with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, sleeping in this room when they are off duty. As they receive no payment for their work, the room holds nothing of value.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ogre Infants", + "entries": [ + "Four infant {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 3 Intelligence) occupy the room, each confined within its own cage. These are {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s latest offspring. Born just weeks ago, they already resemble much older toddlers. Their rapid development is the result of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s unnatural birthing process, which uses her profane demonic womb. Male {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} make for terrible fathers; as such, should the {@creature Lamia|XMM} die, the infants will surely perish unless someone intervenes to care for them.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} would be willing to take in the {@creature Ogre|XMM} children and care for them, rewarding the party with 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per child for their 'good samaritan deed.' However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s motives are far from altruistic. Fascinated by the demonic magic behind their rapid growth, he subjects the {@creature Ogre|XMM} children to secret, cruel experiments. Over time, these experiments curse and mutate the infants, turning them into twisted creatures. If needed, you can use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Fomorian|XMM|Fomorians} for these foul monsters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c73" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c73" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Meeting Lilith", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has no desire to fight the characters; in fact, she seeks to ally with them. When they enter her chambers and meet with her, she first attempts to persuade them to either ally with her or forge a truce.", + "Through her magical scrying, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} witnessed the illfated expedition into the Pyramid and the catastrophe that ensued thereafter. She has watched as the Anubian armies sweep through the Kingdom of O'grila, conquering it region by region, and has no reason to believe they will stop there. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fears that all of Kirat will be consumed by flames and that Al'Kirat, the city she longs to one day rule, will be destroyed by them.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is no warrior; she is a seductress and a master manipulator. Meeting the characters head on is a bold move, but she believes it's necessary. With the looming threat of the Anubian Empire and with growing suspicion that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} may have discovered her schemes, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} knows she must secure allies\u2014before it's too late.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she offer?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} seeks to forge an alliance with the characters, offering them\u2014and the city of Al'Kirat\u2014a truce. She argues that with a powerful enemy approaching, there's no sense in fighting over the ashes, citing the old saying, \"{@i the enemy of my enemy is my friend.}\"", + "In forging this truce, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to ally with the characters against the Anubians. She commits to fund the party with {@b 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} every week}, spy on their enemies with her scrying pool, deploy her forces to defend Al'Kirat when the Anubians finally attack, and, if needed, even join in the final fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "As a sign of her commitment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to stop all kidnappings and killings until the war with Anubia is concluded. Furthermore, she will restrict the operations of the Veiled Syndicate to exclusively legal activities. And, as a gesture of good faith, she will release all the slaves currently held here, including the harpy in area 2.", + "Lastly, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to provide the characters with information regarding the location of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} hidden within Al'Kirat. She has learned that an Anubian artifact, a dagger, will soon be featured at the Enchanted Gala, a very exclusive auction. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} strongly believes the dagger is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the auction, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she want?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} understands that the characters likely lack the influence to convince the city to stop hunting her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, so she does not demand that from the party. Instead, all she asks is that they cease their investigations into the Syndicate, stop their attacks on her and her organization, and to falsely inform the city that they successfully killed her.", + "She suggests that if they genuinely wish to kill her, they should wait until {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been defeated. Then, once Kirat is safe, they should seek her out once more to settle the matter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What About the Mask of Opals?", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} cannot simply 'give' the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} to the characters, as she has remained attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for too long. By now, only death can sever her connection to the relic (see '{@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic}' in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). If they request the mask, she will convey this information." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is seductive and overtly sexual. Her voice is soft and decadent, punctuated by heavy breaths or soft moans when she pauses. She is almost always touching something suggestively\u2014her hair, which she brushes; her slaves, whom she pets; or her own body, which she caresses. She directs most of her attention and flirtations to her 'Favored One.'", + "During the meeting, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} should be portrayed in a way that would make it feel counterproductive for the party to attack her. To achieve this, she openly invites the characters into her chambers, makes no threatening moves, answers their questions truthfully, and offers peace and aid in return. {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} are corruptive and persuasive; if the party entered her hall intending to end her life but left as pawns in her schemes, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} has been roleplayed perfectly.", + "It is important, however, not to twist the narrative to forcefully make the {@creature Lamia|XMM} seem less evil than she is. Her helpful demeanor must stand in contrast to the grim darkness around her\u2014the tortured slaves she's exploited and the terrible creatures she births. This contrast is what makes the decision to ally with her difficult, and what makes the scenario unique.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} studies her targets closely, spying on them to uncover their desires and weaknesses, which she later uses to her advantage. She manipulates her enemies by masking her actions as beneficial to them. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} takes pleasure in sex, luxurious baths, massages, drama, captivating stories, and music. She holds a strong aversion to clothes, birds, harpies, women, and filth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonds", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} outwardly refers to her offspring as 'her children' and 'her family,' she cares little for them. Her sole bond is to Al'Kirat, which she dreams of dominating." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaws", + "entries": [ + "No longer the bloodthirsty conqueror, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aggressive tendencies are dulled by years of indulgent living. Her decision-making is heavily influenced by her desires, sexual or otherwise. She feels compelled to accept offers to breed from powerful individuals, sometimes even to her own detriment." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Real Intentions", + "entries": [ + "On the surface, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and the characters may seem to be working toward the same goals, but her vision of the future is vastly different from theirs.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wants Al'Kirat to thrive, but only so she can corrupt and exploit it. She defends the city, not out of loyalty or love, but because she feels that if she can't control it, then no one else should.", + "Her long-term plan is to fill the streets of Al'Kirat with beastfolk slaves, before sowing the seeds of rebellion in their hearts. When they can no longer bear their misery, they will revolt, plunging the city in chaos and flames. At that moment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} will seize control, overthrowing the Sultana in a swift, bloody coup." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, seductress and manipulator" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The characters are likely to demand an explanation regarding the mysterious disappearances happening all over the city of Al'Kirat. To their surprise, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} will vehemently deny any involvement in the disappearances, aside from the four men the party found in the Slaver's Den and a small handful of other cases.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} candidly explains that she only kidnaps males to breed with, but never more than a few a year, and rarely ever females. She says (truthfully) that she has no reason to draw so much attention to herself and her operations, and that the recent disappearances has harmed her business greatly, particularly so with the city tightening its grip on crime.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} believes that whoever is behind the disappearances is intentionally trying to implicate the Veiled Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fighting the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fights the characters only if there is no other choice. The battle against {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} unfolds across two encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "entries": [ + "In the first encounter, the characters face against all of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions in the room. The enemies include two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, Malika\u2014a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'} (see his statistics in area 7), and of course {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} herself, who for now only fights through her duplicate.", + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} (see his statistics in area 2) participates in the fight only if he escorted the characters to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and is still in the room when the encounter starts. Otherwise, he is quietly assassinated by {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak Sandscale} in area 5 as the half-ogre attempted to investigate the sounds of combat emanating from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s chambers. If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is with the party, then {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} joins the fight on the third round of combat.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} remains invisibly concealed on her throne for the duration of the encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the encounter, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is {@condition Prone|XPHB} in area 7. He joins the fight on the second round of combat, fighting with labored, painful wheezes. When his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are reduced below 70, he collapses, dying seconds later as a result of a heart attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The real {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} casts {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB} on herself up to three times in order to remain {@condition Invisible|XPHB} during combat. She then spends her actions using her Intoxicating Curse feature and casting {@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB}, channeling them through her duplicate. She uses her curses on as many male enemies as she can see.", + "Malika makes a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, then targets the most wounded enemy she can see. The packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} cluster by the exit to block any escape. {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} and the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} attack the strongest enemy within range.", + "None of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions will retreat or surrender; they fight to the bitter end in defense of their mother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Ogre|XMM}. All {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} are offspring of {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}'s {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} is valued at 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and his magical battleaxe is worth 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. He also carries a pouch with 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and ten assorted gems, each worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "entries": [ + "The second encounter occurs after {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions are defeated, but only if the characters suspect that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, uncover her sitting on the throne, or dispel the {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB} spell disguising the room.", + "If the characters defeat the first encounter but haven't yet realized that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is hiding invisibly on the throne, they might piece it together by observing the slaves' strange behavior. Knowing {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the slaves ignore the characters' offers of help, refuse to speak, and become aggressive when attempts are made to free them. Characters trying to understand their behavior can attempt a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check. On a success, they notice some slaves casting nervous glances at the throne. With a {@dc 12} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Intimidation}) check, the characters can force one of the slaves to cry out, \"She is still alive! Please, you must h\u2014\" before a magical sigil appears across his forehead, glowing ominously and causing unbearable pain. The slave screams in agony for a few short moments before he perishes. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} then reveals herself and dispels the illusion.", + "In this confrontation, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) reveals herself and attacks in her true form. She commands her sixteen slaves to join the battle, and they comply, knowing the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them if they disobey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harem of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "There are eight slaves in area 9 (seven by the throne and one in the bedroom). There are eight more slaves near the piles of hay in area 8. All slaves are under a {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell that compels their obedience to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. Any slave who disobeys her immediately takes {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage from the curse.", + "The slaves use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} with some changes. They fight using whatever they can find as improvised weapons. All of their attacks have a +0 to hit and deal 1 damage. For each additional slave within 5 feet of their target, their attacks gain a +1 bonus to hit, deal an additional 1 damage, and Strength checks gain a +1 bonus to grapple or shove them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} gains one additional reaction per round and an extra 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} begins the encounter by casting {@spell Mirror Image|XPHB} on her first turn. She uses her claw attacks on male targets to {@condition Charmed|XPHB|Charm} them and makes sure to end her turns within 5 feet of female targets\u2014which allows her to bite them using her Feral Hunger feature. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is fragile without her illusory spells and the {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} she gains from Feral Hunger, so she prioritizes maintaining these above all else. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aim is to kill all the women, leaving only the men\u2014afflicted by her Intoxicating Curse and {@condition Charmed|XPHB} under her influence.", + "The slaves protect the {@creature Lamia|XMM} by pushing away the men who attack her and grappling the women so she can kill them. They prioritize attacking the women whenever possible.", + "The slaves fight on until {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is dead, fearing the consequences if they stop. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} surrenders only when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wears a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} called the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). She is also equipped with {@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG} (worth 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and an {@item Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location|XDMG} (worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The chapter reaches its conclusion when the characters either defeat {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and seize her {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, or forge an alliance with her to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his impending invasion.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Lilith", + "entries": [ + "The death of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} cripples the Veiled Syndicate and disrupts organized crime throughout the region. The flow of beastfolk slaves into the city grinds to a halt, smuggling operations become increasingly expensive, and banditry in the Kirati badlands weakens.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters return to Al'Kirat with proof of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s death, they are rewarded with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blame the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Despite any evidence that may suggest otherwise, the city unquestioningly blames the {@creature Lamia|XMM} for the disappearances. This is due to {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, who publicly reaches this conclusion and closes the investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith_Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, Wielder of the Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "Outwardly, the death of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} does not appear to impact the activities of the Veiled Syndicate within Al'Kirat. The decentralized nature of the organization allows the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} to continue their work, though only for a time. As months pass, more and more {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} grow independent from the grander organization, forming small cartels that vie for power against one another. Without the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s stabilizing influence, these groups make the streets of the city into their battleground as they fight over control." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent's Kiss", + "entries": [ + "None of the brigands lounging within Serpent's Kiss move to attack the characters or avenge the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. They are so accustomed to the screams and sounds of suffering coming from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s chambers that they assume nothing unusual is happening. Even still, they hold no loyalty to the Veiled Syndicate and have no reason to fight on its behalf. In fact, the Syndicate's destruction would erase many of their debts\u2014a relief they are certain not to mourn.", + "When the characters emerge from the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s chambers and step into Serpent's Kiss, soaked in blood, they immediately capture the attention of the entire cantina. The {@creature Harpy|XMM} slave stops singing, the {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} stop drinking, and all stand to stare at the characters weapon in hand, wary of what this might mean and what could follow. A few {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} surround the characters in a threatening manner, more to gauge their intentions and assert dominance than to provoke a real fight. They will then question the characters, but if the party shows no desire to start a fight, the {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} do the same, and after a few tense moments, they let them go.", + "The miscreants of Serpent's Kiss quickly seize control of the caverns, turning them into their own smuggler's den. Unless the Kirati army intervenes to drive them out, they remain here, becoming a lasting thorn in Al'Kirat's side for years to come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Killing the {@creature Lamia|XMM} safely breaks the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell on the slaves, otherwise she dispels the curse herself if the characters forge an alliance with her. Either outcome allows the characters to escort the slaves back to Al'Kirat and secure their freedom.", + "The victims are weak from hunger and thirst. They say little unless prompted. Days later, once they've had time to adjust to the safety of their homes, they slowly come forward to thank the characters for their rescue. They bring the party flowers, cooked food, and similarly small gestures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "The city offers a reward of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for each slave the characters successfully free and escort back to Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Culprit", + "entries": [ + "Regardless of whether the characters kill or ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} brings an end to the kidnappings, having successfully crippled the Syndicate and uncovered the location of their headquarters (he magically spied on the characters as they traveled to the mines).", + "Any efforts by the characters to persuade the city to continue investigating the 'real culprit' are repeatedly thwarted by the Vizier.", + "Without discovering {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s true fiendish form or convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to reveal the truth, the characters will struggle to find solid evidence implicating the Vizier in the disappearances. For now, challenging the Vizier brings little benefit and risks losing them a powerful ally in the war against the Anubians. However, if the characters discover the dark truth and their sense of justice compels them to confront him, you can find details on how that encounter would transpire in {@adventure Encounter: Death to the Vizier|SoD|11|Encounter: Death to the Vizier}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allying with Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If the characters forge a truce or alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, she remains true to her word and fulfills her end of the agreement. The activities of the Veiled Syndicate are scaled back, and her kidnappings come to a halt\u2014at least until such a time that the war is concluded.", + "Every week, 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} is delivered to the characters via {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Further, the characters are always welcome to return to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, whether to discuss plans or use her scrying pool.", + "Finally, the characters gain the ability to call upon {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} as reinforcements during the Siege of Al'Kirat, and enlist {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aid in the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. For more details, see '{@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}' on {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Pleasure", + "entries": [ + "During {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may find themselves in need of a favor from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Whether they require a wealthy sponsor, the help of her criminal organization, or knowledge that only she possesses; whatever it is, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to grant it. However, her price is simple: a night spent with her 'Favored One.'", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} desires more than a night of pleasure\u2014she wishes to breed with the character and birth several of his children. To accomplish this, she expects a full night of intimate indulgence with the 'Favored One,' lasting until dawn and broken only by brief moments of rest.", + "If successful, the babies are born in ten days. The number of children she births is equal to the character's Constitution modifier. These children mature unnaturally, reaching adulthood within four years. If the father is either a human or a tiefling, the children are born as {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro entertains the elite of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The city of Al'Kirat is a haven for wondrous and mysterious magical artifacts. Trinkets and baubles, both beautiful and powerful, are salvaged from the ruins of the desert and sold within its bazaars. Their allure draws merchants and nobles from far-flung realms to its crowded streets. But not all commerce takes place in the open, and not everyone is privy to the most exclusive of transactions. Some artifacts are too dangerous, others simply too exquisite, to be sold to the common folk. When the rarest and most powerful of items hang in the balance, the elite of Al'Kirat gather in secret auctions, bidding fiercely to claim these treasures for their own.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} is a well-known and respected figure in Al'Kirat. Rumor has it that no magical item changes hands in the city without his knowledge. The moment something marvelous catches {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}'s interest, it is discreetly purchased and locked away, protected until the day he chooses to unveil it at his next exclusive gala.", + "The Enchanted Gala is a dazzling auction hosted yearly by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, where he reveals the greatest magical artifacts he has painstakingly collected throughout the year. Each item is presented on stage and sold to the highest bidder. The event is strictly invitation-only, where the richest and most influential of the city are given the privilege to participate. It is here where the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire\u2014will soon be up for auction.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is simple and offers an open-ended challenge for the characters to tackle. The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} is set to be auctioned at an exclusive venue, and the party must secure a way inside and win the relic. They could choose the honest route\u2014gather the money, persuade their way in, and bid for the relic fairly; or do the opposite\u2014they might steal the funds, research their rivals, and sabotage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City of Laws", + "entries": [ + "Before running the gala, remind your players that rule of law reigns supreme in Al'Kirat. Being caught committing battery or theft can easily land their characters in prison\u2014and for more serious crimes, they could be locked away long enough to lose their character entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Gold Requirement", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the party's approach, they may need to amass a significant sum of gold to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Ideally, they will prepare in advance\u2014either by acquiring the gold in other chapters or by securing the backing of influential allies.", + "The characters should aim to arrive at the auction with at least {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}}, the minimum needed to secure the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Anything less, and they'll have to rely on illegitimate means to obtain the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. A budget of {@b 7,000 to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} is recommended." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The auction takes place at a specific day. Which day it is depends on whether you're using the Days Tracked system to track days in {@i Sands of Doom} or the Milestone system.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Days Tracked", + "entries": [ + "The timeline is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Invitations for the Enchanted Gala are sent on {@b Day 10}.", + "The gala takes place on {@b Day 32}.", + "For successful bidders who request their items be delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them on {@b Day 34}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "At the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, roll a {@dice d4}. The result determines how many weeks it will be before the invitations for the gala are sent. The Enchanted Gala then takes place {@dice 1d4} weeks after.", + "For those who request their items delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them 2 days after the gala." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} is designed for a party of any level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Leveling", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level once they claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience Leveling", + "entries": [ + "There are no enemies to defeat at the Enchanted Gala. Instead, the characters gain experience exclusively by completing objectives, which are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Secure entry into the Enchanted Gala: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Win the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Win {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Enchanted Gala", + "entries": [ + "The chapter is set within the Eternal Oasis, an elegant theater owned by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Beneath the main floor lies a spacious sublevel that houses a smaller, more exclusive theater, perfect for private events. Here, the Enchanted Gala will unfold.", + "The auctions of Magic Items serve as the centerpiece of the event, turned into thrilling spectacles by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Each item's magical properties are revealed with theatrical flourish, aided by beautiful assistants who heighten the performance with illusions or bravely take part in its demonstrations. While the private auction is the highlight of the gala, it is far from the only draw for the wealthy benefactors in attendance. The gala is a lively blend of meetand- greet, culinary delights, and refined music. For the elite, the event provides an ideal space to forge connections, gauge rivals, and converse with influential figures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "Four months ago, an adventuring group of little renown clashed with a brutal goblin clan in the depths of the Tarakuir Mountains. Among their spoils was the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} spells revealed its magical nature, but every attempt to identify or attune to the weapon failed, so they sold the dagger in the city. Over time, the mysterious blade changed many hands until rumors of the weapon reached {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}, who inevitably purchased it for 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} became intrigued by the hidden magical nature of the Dagger. After all, much of the allure of the Enchanted Gala lies in the mystery\u2014the thrill of uncovering the hidden magical wonders of the world.", + "Once a weapon of great power, the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} has been rendered inert by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Now, the dagger appears as little more than a beautiful trinket. For details on how to restore its power, refer to {@adventure Restoring the Knife of Topaz|SoD|8|Restoring the Knife of Topaz} at the end of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning of the Dagger", + "entries": [ + "Seeing as the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power is sealed, nobody at the Enchanted Gala is aware of the dagger's true worth. Therefore, word of mouth will do nothing to alert the characters that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold in the city, as no one has reason to believe this dagger is anything more than an ordinary magical item.", + "The characters can discover that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being auctioned off through the following means:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "The Sphinx points those following the Path of [Devotion] and [Benevolence] towards {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} knows about the Enchanted Gala and believes that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold there. Characters that ally with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can learn about the relic. (see {@adventure Meeting Lilith|SoD|7|Meeting Lilith})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild toiled for months to awaken the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power, but their efforts ended in failure. While they do not realize it is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, any mention of such artifacts will remind them of their difficulties with the Dagger. If asked, they will direct the party to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, its last owner." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invitation to the Gala", + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is an exclusive event, reserved for the most prominent members of society. Unless a character hails from a wealthy and politically connected family, they won't be invited. Therefore, the party will need to find a way to enter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "entries": [ + "The characters may attempt to meet with {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} to discuss the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} or secure an invitation to the gala. For the most part, he can be found hard at work in his manor high in the Palace Quarter. Three days before the event, he moves to the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis to assist with the preparations and to rehearse for the show.", + "Telling {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} of the dagger's true importance, and any attempts to persuade or intimidate him to hand it over, will only backfire. The more valuable he thinks the relic is, the more eager he becomes to feature it in the gala. Though he loves Al'Kirat and wants to help protect it, charity isn't the Kirati way, and he won't simply hand over the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buying into the Gala", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} is willing to offer each of the characters an invitation to the gala, but only if they can find a wondrous magical item worthy of being auctioned. If they present him with something that piques his interest, he will purchase the item at full value (up to a maximum of 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and grant invitations to the whole party.", + "To be deemed worthy, the item must be magical or exceptionally unique, and be valued at a minimum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or be considered priceless. The characters must be able to present the item to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} before the gala begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The looming war keeps the Sultana far too busy to attend the gala, a fact she deeply resents. However, if the characters have a good relationship with the Sultana and openly reveal that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might be among the auctioned items, she considers it important enough to handle personally.", + "The party must be willing to share what they know about the relics with the Sultana and demonstrate how they can be used to defend the city. If persuaded, she requests {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} to grant invitations to all the characters, to which he acquiesces.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sponsoring the Party", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} can sponsor the party in their bid for the relic, offering up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} of her own money for the auction. However, if the characters win the auction using her funds, the dagger will officially belong to {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}, though she would allow the party to use it until such time that the Anubians are defeated.", + "If the party accepts her sponsorship, she will personally accompany them to the gala and help finance the bid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The criminal organization may not be the most honorable faction in the city, but their reach is undeniable.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dark Deal", + "entries": [ + "If the characters have a favorable relationship with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), she is willing to pull strings for them. She can secure invitations to the gala, withdraw her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} from the auction (see {@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}), and even grant the party the 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} she had set aside for their bid.", + "In return, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} asks for only one thing\u2014a baby (see {@adventure Night of Pleasure|SoD|7|Night of Pleasure})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Other Ways of Entering", + "entries": [ + "There are many creative ways for the characters to secure an invitation into the gala beyond those described here. They might forge one, steal it from another guest, or even kidnap another attendee in order to take their place.", + "As a rule of thumb, breaking into the gala should require either a 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} investment, 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and a successful {@dc 15} Skill Check, or two successful {@dc 15} Skill Checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014 has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM} in disguise. His father, also a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM}, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} wears a blue and gold turban held together by a jeweled brooch. The turban is enchanted to grant its wearer the effects of the {@spell Nondetection|XPHB} spell for as long as it is worn. For the gala, he wears a stunning and costly outfit made from lightly enchanted silks in vibrant red, blue, and white. The ensemble functions as {@item +2 Padded Armor|XDMG|Padded Armor +2}. The outfit is worth 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, while the turban is valued at 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} carries a long cane, which he swirls theatrically to embellish his movements and speeches. The cane functions as a {@item Staff of Charming|XDMG}, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} mainly uses to shield himself from those who might attempt to manipulate or enthrall him. The cane is valued at 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Master_Zakaro.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Layout of the Gala", + "entries": [ + "Every area of the gala is brightly lit and impeccably clean. The walls are elegantly adorned with carefully arranged geometric tiles, while the floors feature thin, vibrant rugs that add a touch of color to the space.", + "The Enchanted Gala takes place across three main rooms: the Gathering Hall, where food is served and guests socialize; the Theater, where auctions are held; and the Entertainment Hall, where guests can sit, relax, and gamble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Protection", + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is heavily guarded. Eight {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] patrol the lobby of the main floor above, while two more stand vigilant in each of the three main chambers. Meanwhile, several {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} blend in among the guests, keeping a keen eye out for anything suspicious.", + "Every auctioned item at the Enchanted Gala is insured by the Sultana. In other words, to steal from the gala is to steal from {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} herself. Moreover, such an act is bound to enrage all of Al'Kirat's elite, who have now been deprived from bidding on the item. Should a stolen item surface anywhere in the city, word will spread swiftly, and the guards will move to apprehend the thief without hesitation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eternal Oasis Theater - Main Floor", + "entries": [ + "The Eternal Oasis Theater is split into two sections: the main floor and the sublevel. The main floor houses a grand theater suited for large gatherings and includes a kitchen as well as dozens of rooms and offices. The gala takes place in the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis Theater.", + "A member of staff (statistics of a {@creature Spy|XMM}) stands by the door leading down to the gala, politely requesting invitations before granting entry. He has a keen eye for spotting hidden contraband and knows the usual spots where weapons are typically concealed. However, due to past disciplinary measures, he is forbidden from searching near private areas.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling an Item", + "entries": [ + "Weapons and Armor are strictly prohibited, however, exceptions are occasionally made for {@item Padded Armor|XPHB} or {@item Hide Armor|XPHB} if it resembles elegant clothing. Characters can smuggle a weapon or an item unnoticed with a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c81" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c81" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Gathering Hall", + "entries": [ + "A staircase descends from the main floor down to the gala. The chamber is lavishly adorned with elegant tiles, ornate bronze braziers, and a magnificent candelabra.", + "Most guests gather here to mingle and socialize, serenaded by the soft strains of a pianist that plays in the corner. Although business is often the topic of conversation, the looming war is what is on everyone's minds at the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "Tables along the walls overflow with exotic fare: Grilled Bison Marinated in Fire Beetle Wing Dust, Chilled Ankheg Delicately Paired with White Wine, and Boiled Cockatrice Eggs Bathed in Truffle Oil, Served with a Hint of Mustard.", + "The crown jewel of the feast is Al'Kirat's newest culinary phenomenon: Crème Enflammée, a Pâté of {@creature Roper|XMM} intestines accented by a single droplet of {@item Purple Worm Poison|XDMG}. Each guest is permitted just one spoonful, with the server ceremoniously placing the droplet onto the spoon at the moment of consumption. The {@creature Roper|XMM}'s enzymes neutralize the poison, transforming it into a subtle, fiery flavor that lingers on the tongue for ten minutes after it's eaten." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sick Dwarf", + "entries": [ + "One of the bathrooms in the gala (found beyond the door south of area 6) is occupied by a dwarf who fell ill after indulging in the Crème Enflammée. Confident in his dwarvish Resistance to Poisons, he requested an extra drop of the poison. Now, he spends his time in a privy, regretting his decision." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Entertainment Hall", + "entries": [ + "The lounge features plush couches, a curated selection of books, and several gaming tables where guests can try their luck at cards\u2014or the night's favored game, roulette.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roulette Game", + "entries": [ + "Players can join the roulette game and wager gold by rolling dice rather than using a traditional roulette wheel. Show them the 'D20 Roulette' handout.", + "A participant selects a single number, a row or column of numbers, or all the red or black numbers. The participant then puts down their bet and rolls a {@dice d20}. If the roll matches one of their chosen numbers, they win.", + "The payout is determined by the amount of numbers chosen: eight times the wager for a single number, four times for a column, three times for a row, or an equal payout for betting on red or black.", + "The maximum wager per bet is 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The characters can win up to a maximum of 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before the dealer cuts them off. If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}) is persuaded to participate, he will stop once he loses a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/D20_Roulette.webp" + }, + "title": "D20 Roulette" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Theater", + "entries": [ + "The theater seats up to 70 people, though four seats are sometimes combined into one to accommodate Large-sized creatures, such as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}). Throughout the gala, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} entertains the audience from a tall podium, often accompanied by two striking assistants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Office", + "entries": [ + "An office where a tiefling named Phebis, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s lawyer, manages the gala's contracts and finances. Anyone wishing to bid must register with Phebis and present either proof they own valuable assets or show the funds they carry. He then determines how high they are approved to bid at the gala." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Backstage", + "entries": [ + "Here, the props for the show and the prizes for the auction are kept under careful watch. A group of assistants, aided by an enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM}, transport and arrange the valuables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Green Room", + "entries": [ + "This room is reserved for {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} and his assistants, where they rest and relax during intermissions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rest of the Sublevel", + "entries": [ + "While the sublevel extends farther south, these areas remain unused during the gala. Among them are bathrooms, staff quarters, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s master bedroom, and a muster hall for the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bidding Rivals", + "entries": [ + "Bidding wars are common in the Enchanted Gala. As the party readies to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they must compete against others equally determined to claim the relic. Though many guests will compete for the dagger, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and two disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} will be their most formidable rivals. If the party does not actively work to undermine their bids, they will find it difficult to win against them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} was astonished to discover the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014 serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gold Limit", + "entries": [ + "Upholding his family's honor is {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s highest priority, and he would gladly spend most of his fortune to secure the relic if circumstances allow it. While he is wealthy enough to do so, unfortunately, his distance from home limits how many resources he has access to.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has {@b 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} available. This represents the entirety of the capital he brought from his homeland. Every coin he spends before the dagger goes to auction is a coin he won't have for his bid on the relic.", + "Characters can find ways to reduce his available funds by causing him to overspend his {@item Gold|XDMG}. For example, long before the gala begins, they might damage his ship to force him to pay for costly repairs. During the gala, they could befriend and persuade him to bid on expensive items.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has a secret fondness for gambling, and while he's done a good job avoiding the vice as of late, characters might convince him to indulge in a few games of roulette at the gala (see Roulette Game). By gambling with {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, the characters might not only relieve the Dwarf of some of his money, but also earn some themselves to bid against him later." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Remembrance of Legacy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} will refrain from bidding on much while at the auction. However, the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, which will be presented shortly before the dagger (see {@adventure Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SoD|8|Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol}), may tempt him. The pistol originates from Karak'Drazh, his own ancestral homeland, which fell to the Darakni several centuries ago. Though it serves little practical use to him, it holds immense sentimental value as a rare connection to his lost homeland.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} makes a brief attempt to bid on the pistol but withdraws to save his gold. Characters who notice his hesitation can easily convince him to pursue it. If swayed, he enters a bidding war with {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}' below) and wins the pistol for 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} successfully claims the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will ask for the dagger to be delivered to his ship, which is scheduled to depart for Drek'Alor in three days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "The ambassador {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} (Male {@creature Efreeti|XMM} - see his {@adventure entry|SoD|1|Yasar-Al-Fajr}), backed by the immense wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, possesses an overwhelming advantage in the auction due to his seemingly endless financial resources. In a bidding war, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unbeatable, able to continually raise his bid until he wins. However, his duties as an ambassador come with certain constraints. If the characters are shrewd enough to exploit these diplomatic restrictions, they can hinder his ability to bid on the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focused on his Job", + "entries": [ + "Charged by his Sultan to seek out items of true power, rather than puny trinkets, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is only interested in artifacts with practical and powerful abilities. He has caught wind of the rumors surrounding the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} and its latent powers, and now seeks to purchase it in the hopes of awakening those hidden abilities.", + "Characters can sway {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} by convincing him that the Dagger is worthless or that its powers are irretrievably lost. This will cause the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} to abandon his interest in the relic. No solid proof is needed for {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to accept it, only that others believe it. He would not risk disgracing the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} by acquiring a cheap, broken artifact, and if he suspects others might judge him for doing so, he will steer clear of bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Proper Conduct", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, despite his sense of superiority over the Kirati, is bound by strict diplomatic protocols. One such rule prevents him from being perceived as 'challenging Al'Kirat's ruler,' whether directly or indirectly. During the auction, if the characters are hosted and financially backed by {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, and this is made clear to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, he will deem it improper to compete against her and will withdraw from bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} win the relic, he will request that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} arrange for its delivery to his mansion in the Palace District, as he cannot be burdened with carrying the numerous items he acquires at the auction.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is secretly in negotiations with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and will soon betray the city on his behalf (see '{@adventure Betrayal from Within|SoD|11|Betrayal from Within}'). After acquiring the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bestow the divine energy needed to reactivate it, allowing {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to attune to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} towers at 12 feet, his frame slightly padded with a rounded belly. His immense age is etched in every crease on his face, with loose skin sagging beneath his red glowing eyes. His attire is extravagant, bordering on excessive\u2014rings cover nearly every finger, heavy earrings tug at his ears, and his oversized, puffy hat is decked with dangling jewels and golden accents. He drapes himself in multiple layers of luxurious silk, each adorned with golden filigree, flaunting a wealth far beyond what is practical." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve & Marie", + "entries": [ + "Undisclosed sources informed the Veil Syndicate of the items expected on auction at the gala. A description of the dagger immediately caught {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s attention. After scrying on the dagger, she has now confirmed it as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as the wearer of any relic can instantly recognize another relic on sight (see {@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Characters who know what to look for can spot the subtle differences between {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and ordinary humans. A full list of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} traits that can assist in telling them apart can be found under {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres} on {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Must Remain Concealed", + "entries": [ + "While the Syndicate has invested heavily in acquiring the dagger, their top priority is to keep {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}'s {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} identities hidden from the public, to avoid jeopardizing the Syndicate's operations. If the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} sense that their cover is at risk of being compromised, they will choose to withdraw from the auction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Idiosyncrasies", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears.", + "Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "When questioned about their presence at the gala, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} respond with bizarre statements like, \"{@i I'm here for daggers. I really like daggers. Do you?}\" or \"{@i I'm just a regular human enjoying the show. Do you think they sell daggers here?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Confusion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess only a limited grasp of human behavior and the customs of civilized society, relying primarily on imitation. Since {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} have never been to an auction before, they rely on observing the actions of others at the event in order to mirror them.", + "To prevent them from winning, the characters could trick them into believing that the lowest bid wins the auction, that the bidding is merely for fun and the real sale of \"daggers\" happens later in a different theater, or that humans are discriminated against and not allowed to bid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they will deliver it to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, who will immediately begin researching for ways to restore its full power.", + "If {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is dead, they sell the dagger either to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} or to {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} in exchange for 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have disguised themselves as young, tan-skinned humans with dark brown hair and brown eyes. They are dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom}'s shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally, while {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes. Neither of them wears any jewelry or adornments in their clothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Auction", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The gala runs throughout the day, with regular intermissions for guests to eat, mingle, or to step out and return later. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} ensures that the auction is organized in a way that allows guests to know which items will be presented and when, allowing them to skip any presentations they aren't interested in. The characters can ask the staff for a pamphlet with the gala's schedule if they wish to know exactly when the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} will be featured.", + "For each item to be auctioned, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} presents the item and makes a show of describing it, its history, and its value, before he sets a starting bid for its auction. Bidding starts from this price and guests compete against each other by offering more and more {@item Gold|XDMG} for the item, until someone offers a high enough amount that no one else is willing to pay for the item.", + "There are only a few rules for placing bids. A bidder must raise their hand and clearly state their offer such that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} can both see and hear them. Each bid must exceed the current bid by at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Once the price surpasses 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, the minimum bid increases to becomes 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and after 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, it rises to 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. At any time during the bidding, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} may start a slow countdown from 5 to 0, resetting to 5 whenever a new bid is made. If no further bids are placed before he counts to 0, the current highest bidder wins.", + "This section highlights three unique items that will be auctioned at the gala. Beyond these, it is understood that dozens of other Magical Items will be presented\u2014far too many to list here in detail. Guidelines and recommendations for additional magical items to feature during the auction can be found under '{@adventure Additional Auctions|SoD|8|Additional Auctions}' at the end of this section.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying the Show", + "entries": [ + "If you plan to present multiple auctions for the characters to bid on, it is recommended to present the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} early. Starting with other items may cause your players to hesitate bidding on them, as they'll likely want to conserve their resources to secure the dagger which might be unfun. Once the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is out of the way, your players will probably feel more comfortable and eager to participate in the remaining auctions. An exception can be made for the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters might want to manipulate {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} into bidding on the pistol to deplete his {@item Gold|XDMG}.", + "In a similar vein, if you're fully roleplaying the presentations, it is recommended to limit the number of items presented to a select few (this is why only three items are featured in this chapter). Roleplaying every single item can drag out the event too much. Instead of roleplaying the rest, simply tell your players the items for auction and the {@item Gold|XDMG} they would need to win the bid to simplify the process." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_Presentation.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro and his lovely assistants present the Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} , through some undisclosed connections, has managed to secure a rare {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. He is thrilled to be auctioning it, marking this the first time a grimfire weapon has ever been sold openly in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The auction offers a {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, and the rare opportunity for a private meeting with a veteran dwarvish gunslinger who will teach the winner the skills needed to handle and reload the firearm.", + "The statistics for {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} and {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} can be found in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Grimfire Weapons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barrelled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "This special {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains one pound of highly flammable grimpowder. This represents 10 charges worth of grimpowder, with which to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning Proficiency", + "entries": [ + "The intricate process of shooting and reloading a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} can only be mastered by someone with a thorough understanding of the weapon. The winner of this auction will gain proficiency in grimfire weapons after they are trained by a dwarvish gunslinger (see '{@adventure Closing the Chapter|SoD|8|Closing the Chapter}' at the end of this chapter)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "One of {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s assistants rolls out a cart carrying a small, polished mahogany chest, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} lifts to reveal the ornately crafted pistol. The firearm is a masterpiece of dwarven craftsmanship, made with unusual metals, and layered in brass tubing running through the weapon.", + "To add to the spectacle of the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} has instructed his assistants to appear terrified of the gun. He will play up the danger of the weapon by carefully avoiding contact with the powder, claiming that it could ignite at any moment and destroy the entire chamber\u2014not an unreasonable concern.", + "Throughout the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} explains the basic features of the weapon, such as its range, firepower, and the area of the explosive detonation produced by its shots. He concludes by revealing that the pistol was crafted in Karak'Drazh, one of the seven ancient dwarven cities of Drek'Alor, now tragically among those lost to the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding begins at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, steadily climbing to 1,100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before it settles. If the characters do not intervene, the auction is won by {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has tasked them with learning the secrets of grimfire weapons so she can pass the knowledge on to all {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Any bid placed by the characters above 1,100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} sparks a bidding war with the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, which the characters ultimately win with a bid of 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or higher.", + "Throughout the bidding process, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} make several silly mistakes, for which they receive warnings for. They frequently bid below the minimum threshold, accidentally smack nearby bidders with their flailing arms, and occasionally place bids without raising their hands.", + "If the characters bid 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or more, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, frustrated, shock everyone by suddenly raising their bid to an astounding 6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Regardless of whether they win the auction with this bid, 5 minutes after the bidding closes, Phebis emerges from his office (see area 4) to quietly inform {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} of an issue. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} then announces that {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} have been disqualified for making an illegal bid, as they were only authorized to bid up to a collective maximum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Viewing this as cheating, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} nullifies the 6,000 gold bid and reinstates the bid prior to it as the winning one. Even though {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} are banned from making any further bids, they are allowed to remain at the gala.", + "If the characters persuade {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} to bid on the weapon, the same events unfold, except the Dwarf wins the auction with a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} bid after the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are disqualified." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "The enchanted gala features many precious items, but none holds more value to the characters than the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} exhausted every resource at his disposal in his search for a way to unlock the magical properties within the blade, but to no avail. Though he rarely auctions nonfunctional magical items at his gala, the dagger's stunning craftsmanship and the mystery behind its dormant power were far too compelling to pass up. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} is certain that its mystery alone will stir considerable interest among the bidders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The dagger is presented by two graceful assistants who carry a small, glass-encased podium. As they gently remove the case, the dagger is left propped up on a simple stand.", + "During the presentation, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} highlights its design and craftmanship, hinting that it was likely once a tool of powerful religious leaders in Anubia. He spends a considerable amount off time focusing on the seal that blocks its magic, claming that such a powerful seal dedicated to the dagger could only mean its inherent magic must be as similarly potent, if not more, to warrant it. He notes that even the greatest minds of Al'Kirat have been unable to unleash its power, and asserts they all agreed that if it could be activated, this dagger could become one of the most powerful artifacts ever sold at auction (an exaggeration on his part).", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s words are largely for show, designed to build an aura of mystery and excitement around the dagger, which succeeds, as many guests grow eager to own the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} and unlock its secrets for themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "Follow the information provided under '{@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}' to bring the auction to life, as {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fiercely compete for the prize. The gala initially erupts in chaos, with bids flying from every corner of the room. Eventually, the frenzy fades, leaving {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} locked in an intense bidding war. {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s companions beg him to back down, knowing no one has ever outbid the {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. But the Dwarf's pride and stubbornness compel him to risk everything, until, at last, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} emerges the victor.", + "Without interference from the characters, the dagger is claimed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, for 12,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The {@creature Efreeti|XMM} knows he will likely face consequences for spending so much on the dagger, but he considers it more important to honor the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} by remaining undefeated in a bidding war. If the characters manage to bankrupt {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, oust the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and either prevent or convince {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} not to bid, the dagger will sell for a minimum of 4,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to a wealthy tiefling scholar named Belle Sivak, who works closely with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} at the Museum of Anubian Studies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, who recognized her potential.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in {@language Orcish|XPHB}.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The curtains behind {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} rise, revealing {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} to the astonished crowd who gasp in surprise. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} then instructs the hippopotamus to bow in {@language Orcish|XPHB}, and when {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} responds flawlessly, the crowd burst in applause.", + "The presentation emphasizes {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi}'s combat abilities, her skill in understanding {@language Orcish|XPHB}, and the fact that she is trained to travel across both the desert and the Wasteland. For the finale, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} demonstrates her incredible strength, while asserting that hippopotamuses boast the strongest bite of any natural beast. A stunning assistant arrives with a two-inch-thick plank of wood, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} offers to {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi}. With the command 'Krim' ({@language Orcish|XPHB} for 'bite'), {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} crushes the plank with a single bite, splitting it cleanly in half to the cheers of the audience. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is commanded to bow one last time, to thunderous applause." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding starts at 150 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, quickly climbing to 750 before it settles. Without further bids, {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is won by {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom}, a hyperactive young tiefling who manages several of the city's dinosaur pens. {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} had fallen in love with {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} during the hippopotamus's brief stay in one of her pens, and is also the one largely responsible for overfeeding her treats, causing the her to become overweight.", + "If the characters bid above 750 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a bidding war erupts between {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} and them. The tiefling dashes across the theater to confront them face to face, berating them about their lack of knowledge regarding proper hippopotamus care and warning them that it's a lot of work\u2014a strategy intended to guilt them into dropping out.", + "The characters win the auction with a minimum bid of 900 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If they win, {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} pouts in frustration and stomps back to her seat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 222 + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Grimfire_Pistol.webp" + }, + "title": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Inert_Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Inert Knife of Topaz" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Babi.webp" + }, + "title": "Babi, the hippopotamus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Auctions", + "entries": [ + "Beyond the unique auctions described prior, the Enchanted Gala is filled with equally wonderful and mysterious magical items. Some are well known across the land, while others are newly unearthed relics, their magic never seen before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items at Auction", + "entries": [ + "You don't need to run the rest of the auction in detail. Instead, use the Magic Item Auctions table presented in this section. Give your players the list of magical items from the table, along with a description of their abilities and the gold required to win them.", + "For each item they wish to bid on, allow one character to make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check to represent their skill in bidding. On a roll of 20 or higher, they win the item at a 20% discount. On a roll of 9 or lower, the price increases by 20%. If the price increases, the character must either pay the new price or lose the bid, forfeiting the item.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Magical Item Auctions Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|XDMG}", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|XDMG}", + "600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|XDMG}", + "900 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using your Own Items", + "entries": [ + "You can customize the list by adding your own magical items. Use {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} as a guide to create an item, or select one from the Dungeon Master's Guide if you know it would interest one of your players. The {@adventure Enchanted Items|SoD|14|Enchanted Items} section on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} is also a great resource, as it provides items with pre-set prices that you can use as a basis for the auction.", + "If the Magic Item you plan to auction would also be available at the Grand Bazaar, consider pricing it lower here to encourage the characters to bid. If the price is the same as it would be at the Bazaar, they may see no reason to participate seeing as they could simply buy it later." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Fully powered Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Delivery of Goods", + "entries": [ + "The winners of the auctions are met by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} at the end of the gala. One by one, he personally delivers their prize with a heartfelt congratulations. Or, if they require their prizes delivered, he makes the arrangements then.", + "Payment for bids are made upon delivery of the prizes. Since the wealthy patrons of the gala rarely carry enough physical currency on them, most schedule the delivery of their prizes to their residences and pay at that time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guarded Caravan", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they may still have an opportunity to steal it from the guarded caravan set to deliver it to the winner.", + "The caravan consists of a large, covered wagon drawn by two camels. Inside, the dagger is placed within a steel chest, locked tight and buried among various crates. Picking the lock requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + "Guarding the caravan are three {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}], two {@creature Mage|XMM|Mages}, and a {@creature Gladiator|XMM}. The {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} sit at the front, holding the camels' reins, while the others walk alongside the wagon. The {@creature Gladiator|XMM} is {@creature Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom}, a gruff and tall tiefling, who holds the key to the chest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the characters' actions during this chapter, the following events can transpire by the end of the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "entries": [ + "If the characters handle themselves well, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} becomes utterly captivated by them. His eccentric nature gravitates toward the most flamboyant and outspoken member of the group, showering them with invitations for drinks, friendly meetups, and exclusive discounts on magical items across the city. That character automatically receives a {@b 20% discount} on all magical items purchased at the Grand Bazaar (including {@adventure Magic Items|SoD|14|Magic Items} found on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}).", + "Conversely, if the characters are caught committing crimes at the gala, he blacklists them from purchasing magical items from vendors under his influence. Magic items purchased at the Grand Bazaar are {@b 20% more expensive} for those characters. If they approach {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} to apologize and either return what they stole or compensate him in some way, he will forgive them and remove them from his blacklist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is devastated if he loses the bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, seeing it as his only chance to restore his family's honor. If the characters win the dagger, he approaches them a day later, begging them to sell it to him for 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Depending on how things played out, he may or may not have the money to pay for the dagger. If he lacks the funds, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is even willing to sell his ship to gather the money. If the characters explain they need the relic for the war, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} offers to purchase it from them once the conflict is over." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve and Marie", + "entries": [ + "If the characters have not formed an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are distraught. For {@dice 1d4} days, they stalk the party, waiting for an opportunity to slip into their quarters at night and steal the relic. If they fail or are caught, they fight to the death. However, if the {@creature Lamia|XMM} is dead, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} give up entirely, as they no longer have anything to fear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom}, a veteran dwarven gunslinger from Drek'Alor. {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom|Kurgan} is a grim, black-haired Dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni.", + "The meeting is held a few days after the gala at a secluded location atop the city walls. The training lasts 8 hours, primarily focusing on reloading the firearm. By the end, the character gains proficiency with grimfire weapons.", + "While only one character can initially receive this training, that character can later teach the techniques to the rest of the party. Teaching another creature to use the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} requires a total 24 hours of practice, which can be completed over multiple sessions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} foresaw that the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} would find its way to Al'Kirat, but if it fell into the hands of greedy adventurers, it would inevitably be sold to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}\u2014who would have used it against the party in the Siege of Al'Kirat. To prevent this, she commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} years ago to neutralize the artifact with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, yet ensured it remained with the goblins so fate would still guide it to the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow either of these two Paths of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} seeks them out after they win the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. He reveals why the dagger was sealed and, satisfied they have control over it, returns its stolen divine essence with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} (see the spear's entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow this Path of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has been instructed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to not assist them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, however, has studied Anubian history and recognizes the signs of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at work, and asserts that only the spear itself can return the dagger its stolen power. In this case, if they wish to restore the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to seek out {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} at the Temple of Time, or defeat him at the Lunar Shrine during the {@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Path of [Erudition]} encounter in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is defeated and spared, he begrudgingly agrees to break the seal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 9: Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "For years, the city of Anan'Thul remained a phantom in the shadows, eluding the grasp of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. Their only clue to its existence lay in ancient murals, which depicted a walled city hidden among the hills. According to the sparse records preserved at the Museum of Anubian Studies, Anan'Thul was once a thriving hub of craftsmanship and so-called 'miracles.' Curators speculated that these wonders were the legendary magical artifacts for which the Anubian Empire was famed. But beneath the layers of myth and legend, a far more intriguing truth was buried: Anan'Thul was venerated by the Anubians as the birthplace of sentient golems, living constructs imbued with intelligence and purpose.", + "Shielded by towering walls and nestled within the embrace of encircling hills, the city of Anan'Thul weathered the Cataclysm. As centuries bled into millennia, relentless sandstorms swept across the land, gradually consuming the remnants of the city's former splendor, burying it beneath layers of time and neglect. Hidden deep within these suffocating mounds of sand and stone lies the crushed body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the once-mighty High Priest who ruled over this forsaken city. Clutched in his shattered grip is the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, a relic of unimaginable power, infused with the essence of creation itself.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has entrusted Clan Bloodpaw, an elite force of hardened soldiers, with a mission of utmost importance: to venture into the ruins of Anan'Thul, uncover the fate of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, and retrieve the fabled {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. The clan divided into numerous warbands and fanned out across the ancient city, scouting the region and establishing outposts at key locations. One of the warbands, led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}, has found {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s palace amidst the ruins and has commenced the lengthy process of excavating it. The excavation is expected to take weeks, but its success could endow the Anubian army with a potent weapon to use against Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter features several Anubians for the characters to interact with. Before running this chapter, be sure to read {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}, which provides important background information on these gnolls and how to roleplay them. Statistics for all Anubian soldiers found in this chapter can also be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} enabled {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to create sentient golems by transplanting living souls into the constructs. Some of these golems appear throughout the chapter. Refer to the '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for a detailed description of the relic's abilities and limitations.", + "The timing of the characters' arrival in the city is important. Clan Bloodpaw is currently excavating Hakkari's Temple, a large ziggurat that has suffered multiple collapses over the past two thousand years. The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} lies buried beneath this mountain of debris, which the clan is painstakingly removing. As a result, the characters will be unable to acquire the powerful artifact until the excavation is completed. Arriving too early may require the party to wait for the excavation to finish, while arriving too late could mean the gnolls have already unearthed and claimed the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for themselves. For information on how the excavation advances over time, and how that may affect the characters, see the '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}' section further ahead.", + "The characters will have several options for claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. They can collaborate with Clan Bloodpaw and betray them at the last moment, ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari} who stands against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or wait in the shadows until the relic is uncovered, then challenge {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and steal it from right under their noses. There are multiple ways to approach this chapter, so it's advisable to read it in full before running it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for four characters of 5th or 6th level. However, tools are provided in most encounters to increase the difficulty to account for five or more characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, characters will gain a level by either claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or by forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Gaining entrance into {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s war camp: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Restoring and freeing {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excavation Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The condition of Hakkari's Temple depends on when the characters arrive in the city. They may encounter the gnolls in the midst of the excavation, find the excavation completed, or discover that the task hasn't even been started, all depending on their timing.", + "To determine the progress of the excavation, use one of the two following metrics: '{@table Days Tracked|SandsOfDoom}' if tracking the individual days of the adventure, or '{@table Milestone|SandsOfDoom}' if using characters' levels to determine the progress that transpires in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Days Tracked", + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Milestone", + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the City", + "entries": [ + "Characters learn of Anan'Thul's existence through {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who guides them to find it. Otherwise, they can find information regarding the city within the Museum of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat. The archeologists there know of its possible location, but had deemed it too dangerous to explore. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} , in particular, has always been fascinated by the city and is willing to assist in the research.", + "No matter how the characters discover Anan'Thul's location, they only know the general area, not the exact spot where the center of the city is found. Do not show the location of the city on the world map. Instead, let the characters travel and search the area, hexagon by hexagon. Only when they are one hexagon away from the city should you reveal its location to the players.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Section of a Large Metropolis", + "entries": [ + "At its peak, Anan'Thul was home to hundreds of thousands of gnolls, and the city stretched across several miles. Fully exploring its ruins would take the characters weeks, if not longer. This chapter nArrows the focus to a single section of the city, where Hakkari's Temple is located and Clan Bloodpaw works to unearth the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The parts of Anan'Thul not explored in this chapter lie beyond the scope of this adventure. These regions are completely under the control of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and its skeletal minions. While Clan Bloodpaw fights to reclaim these areas, they have struggled to gain any significant ground against the undead forces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting up the City", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach Anan'Thul, it's important to begin setting the tone for the city.", + "Before reaching area 1 to begin their exploration, the characters must first pass through outlying towns, military fortifications, and sections of the city itself; all ancient, destroyed, and half-sunken in the sand. As the GM, your role is to describe how they navigate these ruins, ideally in a way that conveys how vast this city must have once been. Encourage roleplaying as the characters climb towering walls, discover ancient scouting towers, traverse massive aqueducts as one would traverse bridges, and take shelter within grand dilapidated temples." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The Anubians expanded their empire through the conquest of various civilizations, making them used to working with their 'lessers.' They are also practiced in dealing with deserters from rival kingdoms who join their cause only after witnessing the Empire's strength. This is why it is not odd that Clan Bloodpaw is open to working with the characters, be they tieflings or humans, provided they mind their tongues.", + "Depending on the actions characters have taken before they arrive in Anan'Thul, they may not yet be recognized as enemies by all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army. If this is the case, the characters may be able to interact with the Anubians, join them in their camp, and even undertake quests for the gnolls while there. All {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} can cast the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell, allowing them to communicate with other species.", + "Gnolls do not trade in gold but in {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, the currency of their empire. Characters who have collected these {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} can spend them at the gnoll encampment to purchase supplies, amber, or even magical items.", + "The Anubians are aware that during their long hiatus, many have breached their tombs and stolen their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an act they consider heretical and punishable by death. To enter the Bloodpaw encampment and interact peacefully with the gnolls, characters must hide any relics they carry. If caught with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, all Anubians will turn hostile, aiming to kill the characters to reclaim the relic.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do the gnolls know?", + "entries": [ + "If players choose to engage in conversation with a friendly gnoll, or interrogate one as a captured enemy, the following information can be shared with the players:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "This is the city of Anan'Thul, home to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. He wielded a powerful relic known as the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, a gift from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} on behalf of the Aru.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is known for its ability to grant life to objects. It was this relic that enabled the Anubian Empire to create powerful golems.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched the Bloodpaw Clan to the ruins of the city to find {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} and the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, so as to create powerful golems once more. Over 300 soldiers are spread out across the vast city for miles around, but only one warband\u2014consisting of 40 soldiers and 30 laborers\u2014is currently near Hakkari's Temple. Their task is to excavate the ziggurat.", + "Hakkari's Temple, the ziggurat in the area, has suffered extensive interior collapse. The ongoing effort to clear the debris and reach the High Priest's tomb is expected to be completed soon (gnolls in Anan'Thul know exactly how long it will take to finish the excavation).", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leads Clan Bloodpaw and has been chosen by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as a potential successor to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} as a High Priest, if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body is never found.", + "Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is found, whoever wields it\u2014 whether {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} or {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}\u2014must meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at Kunaten Keep. Afterward, the rest of Clan Bloodpaw will begin preparations to rebuild the city and salvage anything of value within.", + "The city is overrun with the skeletons of Anubians who were improperly entombed or deprived of the holy bindings needed to withstand the Cataclysm. Their aggressive presence in the streets has impeded the exploration of the city.", + "Like all major Anubian cities, Anan'Thul constructed vast underground tunnels and chambers to serve as refuge during the Cataclysm. Normally, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} would have awakened all who were entombed under the city, but an undeath epidemic has spread deep through the tunnels. Since {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must now bring them back one by one, it could take years to save them all.", + "Two creatures have been troublesome for Clan Bloodpaw. The first is a {@creature Roper|XMM} that swims through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, snatching and dragging its victims beneath the sand. The other is a large mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} that prowls the city at night. Its name comes from the fact that no one has survived a single strike from its powerful sting." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Trading with Clan Bloodpaw", + "entries": [ + "Characters have the opportunity to trade with Clan Bloodpaw, exchanging {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've gathered for items or supplies.", + "Clan Bloodpaw is also open to selling any {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Healing Potions} or {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} they have to the characters in exchange for {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. At your discretion, you might even allow them to purchase magical items, using the guidelines provided in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}, giving the party the chance to fully benefit from the {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've collected.", + "Since opportunities to spend {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} are rare, encourage characters to use them while they still can." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "In ancient Anan'Thul, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wielded the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} to enact a punishment so cruel it was whispered of in fear. With the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he transplanted the souls of living beings into cold, unfeeling constructs, condemning them to an eternity of servitude, forever barred from joining the Aru in the afterlife. Only the most heinous criminals faced this grim fate, doomed to serve as slaves in their metallic forms.", + "These constructs were animated by divine energy stored within chunks of amber (see '{@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}'), which functioned as their lifeblood. The amber, embedded throughout their frames, powered their every movement. As creations of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, these constructs were resilient enough to withstand the Cataclysm that ravaged the Empire. For centuries, they have wandered the sunken city, waiting in terror for the moment their master will awaken and command them once more.", + "The soul trapped within a construct remains fully conscious and aware, its voice given form by the magic coursing through its metallic frame. These creatures retain their agency, able to act according to their own will\u2014so long as it doesn't conflict with the direct commands of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}' wielder (see 'Relic Control' below). The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul are gnoll criminals, souls condemned to this eternal prison; they harbor no love for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} or the city they are forced to serve. Yet, they are bound by his final command: to guard the city against the Darakni. Only a new directive from the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can release them from their posts, allowing them to finally leave the sunken city and seek freedom from their cursed existence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM}, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} typically carries neither weapons nor shields, unless otherwise noted.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} lack a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}. Instead, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 30 feet, due to their sharp claws which they use to climb.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can attack using their claws, which have a +6 to hit and deal {@damage 2d4 + 4} Slashing damage on a hit. A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} can attack twice with its claws as part of its Attack action. These claws count as adamantine for the purposes of bypassing resistances.", + "Instead of the Spell Immunity feature, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can be affected by all spells and effects that originate from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, even if they would normally be {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to those effects. Additionally, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against any spell or effect originating from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Energy Source", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} require chunks of amber to fuel their movements. A fully powered construct contains 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber in its frame. The sentinel can function with at least half this amount but cannot speak unless fully powered. If a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} has less than half of its required amber, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. If it has no amber on its frame, it falls {@condition Unconscious|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} cannot recover lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} on their own. If a creature attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} dedicates an hour during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} to channel the relic's magic into the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}, the sentinel will regain all of its lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by the end of the rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destruction", + "entries": [ + "When a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it perishes in a blinding flash of light that deals {@damage 8d8} Radiant damage to creatures within 10 feet of it. An affected creature can make a {@dc 15} Constitution save to halve the damage. As part of the explosion, all the amber that fueled the construct is destroyed, and the soul that inhabited it is consigned to oblivion, permanently destroyed.", + "If the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is destroyed, all living {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} cease to function, and their souls are released to the afterlife." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relic Control", + "entries": [ + "Whoever is attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} has a strong measure of control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}. These sentinels are permanently {@condition Charmed|XPHB} by the wielder of the relic and compelled to obey and protect them. Though not under direct control, they are bound to accept and follow the wielder's requests to the best of their abilities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Sentinel" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hazards of the City", + "entries": [ + "Peril lurks within the sunken city. The following are three dangerous hazards the party will have to watch out for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "The city of Anan'Thul teems with {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, animated by the enigmatic {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Marked by a distinct crimson hue, these {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} exhibit enhanced strength beyond that of ordinary {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}. They attack from stealth from unexpected places: bursting through windows, jumping down from ceilings, or rising out of the very sand. These undead consist mainly of gnolls who once inhabited the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} in Anan'Thul use the statistics of {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} with a few changes. They are CR 1, have 45 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, have a +6 bonus to their attack rolls, and can make two attacks as part of their Attack action." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map. This district is filled with patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red lines on the map. See '{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}' for their effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fail Forward", + "entries": [ + "If a character fully sinks down a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, but you are not ready to end their life just yet, you have the option to let them sink straight into the catacombs below Anan'Thul. Locations like area 35b and area 48 can be made to connect to the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} above." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roper in the Sand", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Roper|XMM} that has resided in this city for decades has developed the habit of burying itself deep in the sand before consuming its prey. As it feeds on victims underground, their blood seeps into the cursed sand, purifying it and generating water. This underground water mixes with the sand above, forming patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} throughout the city. These patches are further interconnected by tunnels made by the roper, facilitating its movement from one area to another.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Swim", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} has a burrow speed of 10 feet and does not need to breathe. While in contact with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Roper|XMM} can precisely locate any other creature touching the same or a different patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} within Anan'Thul. The {@creature Roper|XMM} is quick to notice when something disturbs any patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in the city, prompting it to glide through the tunnels to reach the site of the disturbance, which takes it 10 minutes to do so. Once there, it either attacks those it sees or lies in wait for their return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, increase the {@creature Roper|XMM}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} drags creatures into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, where it devours them. If allowed to do so, it will continuously attack the party over and over again throughout their stay in Anan'Thul, always retreating when reduced to 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less.", + "Characters must have a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher to detect the {@creature Roper|XMM} if it lurks by a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check can carve into the {@creature Roper|XMM}'s gullet and extract 4 chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and one {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a failure, they rupture sacks filled with potent gastric acid; the character must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Acid damage, or half as much damage on a success. The {@item Diamond|XDMG} and half the amber are destroyed by the acid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "entries": [ + "See the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map below for a view of the district where Clan Bloodpaw has begun their excavation of Hakkari's Temple. The map is marked and referenced by the descriptions found on this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple Walls", + "entries": [ + "It is assumed that the characters travel through several ruined neighborhoods before reaching this adventuring location. As they arrive, they will notice one of the city's grand walls, confirming that they are on the right path. Here, a broken section of the wall provides an entry point into the district.", + "When you are ready to begin, read this out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After traveling through countless ruins, you spot a grand wall with a closed gate blocking your path. Atop the wall stand two beautiful statues of sphinxes, and beyond them, a large ziggurat rises in the distance. To the left of the gate, about 120 feet away, there is a gaping hole in the wall." + ] + }, + "When the characters peer through the hole in the wall, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Through the opening, you see a small treeline, suggesting the presence of water nearby. Among the trees, you notice decayed structures, possibly old houses reduced to ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c91" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c91" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Breached Entrance", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small lake bordered by several more trees is visible far to the north. A clearing to the east leads deeper into the city." + ] + }, + "The broken section of the wall allows the characters to enter the western edge of a district, where most of the buildings have sunk into the sand. The ruins of crumbled residences are scattered across the small dune, while lush trees have taken root in the area. These trees create a natural screen, making it difficult to see to the east where a pack of Anubians keeps watch (see {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "The entrance just past the breach leads straight into a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red on the map. If characters fall into it, they draw the attention of a {@creature Roper|XMM}, as explained in the 'Roper in the Sand' section found earlier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters engage in a noisy battle with the {@creature Roper|XMM} in this area, the Anubians guarding the bridge in area 4 will move towards the noise to investigate. The gnolls position themselves at a distance, taking cover behind rubble, while the two rogues in the group stealthily move closer to the source of the noise. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 16 or higher can spot the rogues skulking behind the trees.", + "The rogues aim to assess the characters before deciding whether to parley or attack. See {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge} for information on how to roleplay these guards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Buried Homes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "All the buildings in the area are either destroyed or completely submerged in sand." + ] + }, + "Everything of value has either been destroyed or buried deep in the sand. Nothing of worth remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Oasis", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A crystal clear pond lies hidden amidst the ruins. Within the pond, there is a small island holding a tall monument bearing inscriptions in ancient Anubian. Two enormous crocodiles appear to have taken the isolated Oasis as their home. One lays calmly upon the island basking in the sun while the other travels around the bottom of the pond." + ] + }, + "Clan Bloodpaw stumbled upon this natural Oasis during their initial exploration of the city, but found no further need for it after acquiring all the water they required. Their unique pseudo-undead condition exempts them from needing its purifying essence for their rest.", + "This Oasis offers characters a place to take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} if needed, provided they first find a way to deal with the crocodiles.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Snappy Crocodiles", + "entries": [ + "Normally very aggressive, the two {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Giant Crocodiles} have grown lazy from feasting on the abundant fish that surge up from the underground aquifer and have lost their desire to hunt. After some time, the characters see one of the {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} emerge from the water, attempting to coax its partner into mating by affectionately rubbing its face against the other. However, the offer is rejected, and the disappointed {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} swims back underwater and groans in frustration.", + "The sunbathing {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} (the male) has become exceedingly fat, so much so that its mobility is compromised, and has started to show signs of illness. If threatened or approached, its reaction is limited to a steady stare and a pathetic growl, unable to produce much else in its current state. The {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} only attacks if it suffers more than 10 points of damage from a hostile creature.", + "The underwater {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} (the female) shows signs of aggression and frustration because she is ready to lay eggs, yet her mate's overindulgence has left him unfit for mating. She readily lashes out if she feels threatened, is harmed, or notices any creatures invading her watery domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Crocodile", + "entries": [ + "Characters can deduce that the male crocodile is ill with a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The beast can then be treated with a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell or a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, requiring 1 hour of work to help it regurgitate the excess food it has recently consumed.", + "Once cured, the crocodile becomes receptive to his mate's advances. The pair then moves northward to reproduce, allowing the characters free reign over the Oasis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The hide of a {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} is valuable. Each crocodile can be skinned with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The hide is worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} on a success, or half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3A. Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis houses an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. Characters can offer amber to it in exchange for blessings. For further details on these obelisks, refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Guarded Bridge", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Past the treeline, a broad bridge emerges from the depths of the sand, climbing up and leading directly into the city." + ] + }, + "If the gnolls by the bridge haven't left their post, add the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nested between crumbling walls is a flickering campfire, where a pack of gnolls bearing soldier uniforms eagerly grill birds on skewers for a meal." + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has ordered a pack of gnolls to secure this entrance against either intruders or {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Scouts on the Bridge", + "entries": [ + "The pack includes the following Anubians: a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant}, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and a {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric}. They notice any creature that moves beyond the trees surrounding area 1, unless the creature succeeds on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + "The gnolls stop any creature they spot. They are willing to converse with the characters as long as they don't see any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in their possession, though they are cautious and reluctant to reveal too much about the activities of their clan in the area. With a {@dc 15} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, the gnolls can be convinced to lead the characters to their camp to speak with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters offer their services as adventurers or mercenaries.", + "The gnolls are aware of the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} nearby and avoid falling into them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Trade any one gnoll for an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. The {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant} carries a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG} and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Silence|XPHB} (written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}). The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} which it uses as a focus for its spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Broken Bridge", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you climb the bridge, you rise higher and higher until you surpass the height of the walls, unveiling a vast stretch of the ruined city beyond in the north. Hundreds of crumbling buildings extend as far as the eye can see. Dominating the view is a large ziggurat at the heart of the district.", + "Surrounding this ziggurat are dozens of tents, housing nearly a hundred gnolls who move about the encampment. It appears like a grand excavation is taking place. Workers enter the ziggurat with pickaxes and exit with baskets full of rocks and debris, which they dump onto a spoil heap nearby. Dozens of gnoll warriors patrol the encampment." + ] + }, + "The characters can see much of the city from this elevated position, including Clan Bloodpaw's encampment in area 32. The artwork for this chapter's {@adventure introduction|SoD|9}, shows the perspective one would have from the top of this bridge. If possible, share this image with your players now, so they can visualize what their characters are seeing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rotten Planks", + "entries": [ + "A large section of the bridge has collapsed in the center, creating a 20-foot gap. The Anubians found in area 4 have fashioned a makeshift bridge using rotting planks and ropes to connect the two edges. These planks can support up to 200 pounds of weight\u2014enough for one Medium-sized creature or two Small-sized creatures. If this weight limit is exceeded, the planks will break, sending any creatures on them tumbling 20 feet down to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "The bridge has two statues depicting sphinxes, each of which stand on either side of the bridge's collapsed center. Once magnificent creations of polished brass\u2014which could be awakened as powerful {@creature Iron Golem|XMM|Iron Golems} by the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in times of need\u2014the statues are now so heavily eroded that simple repair is no longer possible and are no longer functional." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surveying the Area", + "entries": [ + "While the characters stand at this vantage point, they can observe the excavation and the rest of the city to gather valuable information they can use to their advantage. Have the characters make a skill check of their choice and refer to the skill entries referenced below to see what they discover. Characters may attempt as many skill checks as they like, but no individual skill can be attempted more than once. All skill checks have a {@dc 15}.", + "When describing the city as the characters survey the area, consider reading the read-out-loud text describing the encampment (Area 32) and the ziggurat (Area 34) to the players.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Acrobatics|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The {@i ziggurat} could be climbed. You spot cracks in the walls large enough to allow one to enter the building, away from the eyes of the gnolls. (See {@adventure Through the Cracks|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Animal Handling|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "There are no {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} in the Anubian encampment. There is a large number of birds in this area of the city. You recognize one of the tall towers nearby as an ancient aviary. (See {@adventure Aviary Tower|SoD|9|13. Aviary Tower})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Arcana|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "All gnoll spellcasters that you can see carry chunks of amber, which hum with energy as they cast spells. These are likely their spell foci. You surmise they would not be able to cast spells without them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Athletics|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "By observing the rhythm of the excavation, you can roughly estimate how much longer the excavation will take to complete. (Tell the character the number of days remaining until the excavation is finished)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Deception|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You realize the gnoll soldiers largely ignore the laborers, who move through the camp unnoticed and unbothered as they go about their work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill History|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "This area appears to have been a population center for the city of Anan'Thul. You surmise that the nearby ziggurat was once the bastion from which the city's High Priest ruled the region. It's likely that whoever that High Priest was, they were entombed there along with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wielded." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Insight|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice the gnolls defer to a heavily armored soldier, likely their leader, who frequently enters and exits a particularly large tent. You suspect that tent is where this leader rests or keeps its valuables. (See {@adventure Yz's Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Intimidation|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident that the gnoll warriors in the encampment are seasoned veterans. They will not be easily intimidated and would likely not flee from a threat. A direct confrontation with the whole of the encampment would be suicidal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Investigation|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "Judging by the size of the tents and the available space, you estimate the encampment can accommodate about 80 gnolls. You count that at least half of them are soldiers. The open areas within the camp suggest they have intentionally left room for more tents, indicating they expect reinforcements at some point in the near future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Medicine|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You observe that the gnolls have chosen to camp not upon an Oasis, yet they appear unbothered by this. Even in their undead state, however, you can tell they appear to still require food, water, and sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Nature|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice several areas deeper in the city that likely contain patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. You are confident you could identify and navigate around them next you encounter them. (The character knows the exact locations of all the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in the city and how to circumvent them)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Perception|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice that a small group of gnolls, about four or five in number, is separated from the encampment. They have just concluded a battle against red tinted skeletons in the north east and entered a dilapidated building in the area. (See {@adventure Anubian Temple|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Performance|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls appear to use cackles and yips to communicate, which can be heard through great distances. You are certain that the screech of a gnoll made anywhere in this region of the city could be heard by those in the encampment, and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Persuasion|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You believe you could persuade the gnolls to allow you into their camp by offering your services as a mercenary. However, you don't think you could convince them to spare you if they see you carrying a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Religion|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You recognize the meaning behind the large carvings etched all over the walls of the ziggurat, which depict themes of governance and rituals tied to souls in the afterlife. The symbolism suggests that the ziggurat houses an artifact shaped like a hand, one with control over souls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Sleight of Hand|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You spot soldiers standing guard over a tent. Occasionally, other gnolls bring them boxes with treasure, which the soldiers place inside of the tent. This is likely where the camp stores the treasure uncovered in the excavation. (See {@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Stealth|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident the gnolls are too preoccupied with their excavation to notice adventurers moving stealthily around the dwellings of the area. Exploring the city should be safe, provided you don't walk right into their encampment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Survival|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls seem well-supplied with rations, though you notice they take particular enjoyment in hunting and eating the local birds. More interestingly, you observe a group of gnolls bickering over jars of yellow, syrupy liquid, which you identify as honey. Their snarling and wagering over the jars suggest that honey is a prized commodity among them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Old Armory", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into an ancient armory, thoroughly ransacked. Empty weapon racks, opened crates, and broken weapons litter the floor." + ] + }, + "When the Anubians arrived, they ransacked the armory, leaving only a few broken weapons behind. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Large House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The weak floor creaks heavily and the stale stench of death hangs in the air. Everywhere you look, there is ruin and decay: tables splintered and broken, kitchen ornaments rusted, and cloth torn and soiled. In the corner, a small bed holds two gnoll skeletons, embracing one another." + ] + }, + "When the Cataclysm neared, many Anubians were forced to lock themselves inside their homes, praying and awaiting their inevitable demise. The occupants of this house were among those who met this end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the room can uncover a total of 8 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} scattered about the home." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Fall of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "News of the Cataclysm hit Anan'Thul without warning, plunging the city into chaos. Disrupted supply lines left the priests scrambling to gather the essential components for the holy rituals they needed to prepare, and the crisis gave them no time to construct enough burial chambers for the city's vast population. Out of desperation, the priests of Anan'Thul were forced to select only a small portion of the populace to save, sealing the catacombs and condemning the rest of the inhabitants to their inevitable fate.", + "As the ziggurat remained shut, chaos and mayhem engulfed the city in the final weeks before the end. Stores were looted, houses burned, and countless lives were lost as anarchy reigned in the streets. Some organized groups sought refuge in the sturdiest buildings they could find, while others hoarded chunks of amber, praying to them desperately for salvation. Many more begged and clawed at the doors to the great temple. In the end, all but those entombed beneath the city lost their chance to live in the wake of the rapture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Art Gallery", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Old paintings line the walls, with several more soiled and torn on the floor. Some paintings rest on podiums inscribed with Anubian script, indicating they once provided information about the artworks. Unfortunately, time has not been kind, rendering most of the script unintelligible." + ] + }, + "The paintings here depict various locations or events that transpired within the city. While most of the works are too damaged to be interpreted, a few were magically preserved and have withstood the test of time. Examples include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A depiction of an open courtyard featuring a large tree where a gnoll sits, enjoying honey straight from the jar. Title: '{@i Nectar of Life}'.", + "An untitled painting of the bridge rising above the ziggurat's front gates, viewed from the perspective of someone about to enter the district. The sun rises behind the great ziggurat, resting perfectly between the two statues on the bridge. The script on the podium has faded beyond legibility.", + "An untitled regal painting depicting an elderly gnoll kneeling before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who appears to be honoring the gnoll as part of a ceremony. The Pharaoh holds a metallic gauntlet bathed in radiant light, seemingly offering it to the kneeling gnoll. The script on the podium has deteriorated, rendering it unreadable.", + "A painted scene illustrating a bloody war between gnolls and demons. Stylized fire and blood frame the corners of the piece. At the center of the battle, humanoids with animal features bathed in white light descend from the heavens. Title: '{@i Death of the Old Kingdom}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Museum of Anubian Studies would pay handsomely for the safe recovery of several of these paintings. Characters who search the gallery and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, can find a total of ten paintings intact enough to be worth salvaging. Each of these paintings can be sold to the college for 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a failure, the characters only find four.", + "These paintings can be delicately removed from their frames and stored in a bag with a successful {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. Each painting requires its own check, and failure results in the painting being ruined." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Hollowed Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of death fills the dwelling. Parts of the floor have caved in, forming shadowy pits that create eerie gaps across the chamber." + ] + }, + "The ancient dwelling is a decaying ruin of rotten wood, cracked stone, and scattered debris. Several sections of the floor are punctuated with dark holes. Characters who peer into these holes will notice that the floor is mostly hollow beneath, leading to a deep drop into darkness. Eerie, echoing wails and a foul stench rise from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Collapse", + "entries": [ + "The floor is dangerously unstable, and the first character to walk through its center must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, they fall as the floor gives way, dropping 30 feet down into the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, landing in area 35a. The floor collapses in this manner only once. The hole left behind is 10-feet wide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "The Catacombs of Anan'Thul are located 30 feet beneath this dwelling. The holes in the floor are large enough to accommodate Medium-sized creatures. Characters can attempt to descend safely by making a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check; falling down on a failure. Those who manage to lower themselves safely will arrive at {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35. Hall of the Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9A. Ruined Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "Like the rest of the residence, this ancient bedroom is beyond salvage, ruined and decayed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Skeleton|XMM} in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If the amber is removed from its claws, the {@creature Skeleton|XMM} awakens with a heart-wrenching screech, only to fall lifelessly back down moments later." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Barracks", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Several beds are stacked on top of each other, filling the room. The sheets are decayed and soiled, stained with a coppery residue. Discarded bandages, some with small chunks of flesh attached, are scattered throughout the chamber. No corpses or skeletons are visible." + ] + }, + "These bunk beds once held the remains of mummified soldiers, but they have since been dragged away by {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}. All the weapons and armor that the soldiers kept in this room have been taken by the same skeletal soldiers. There is nothing of value left." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Impromptu Jail", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand has seeped deep into this chamber from a large hole in the wall. Two iron cages line the western wall. Inside one, the skeletal remains of a gnoll twitch and move, its bones stained with crimson rust and its eyes red pinpricks of light. As it senses your presence, the undead gnoll lashes out futilely from its prison. The creature is clearly mindless and dangerously feral." + ] + }, + "As Anubians sought refuge from the Cataclysm, thievery and murder became rampant in the city. The city's cells quickly filled with miscreants, and when there was no more room, they were caged and left wherever they could fit.", + "The skeleton in the cell is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom}, which attempts to swipe with its claws at any creature that gets close to its cell. The cell can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or broken with a {@dc 20} Strength check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Brass Sentinel", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A 7-foot tall brass construct sits alone, chained to the wall in a dark corner. Its frame is rusted and eroded, with one arm having fallen off seemingly due to the decay. Golden etchings adorn its chest and face, interspersed with yellow jewels that emit a faint magical glow. When the jewels pulsates with energy, the etchings carry the energy to other parts of the body, which then resonate with yellow light." + ] + }, + "The chained construct is a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}) with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. It cannot speak as it lacks the required amber to do so. If the characters approach it, read the following out loud as they are ambushed by skeletons:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The construct's jackal-shaped head slowly lifts to meet your gaze, its neck stuttering with heavy damage and rust. Suddenly, the clanking sound of movement stirs you, and you notice red stained skeletons moving across the street in the distance, aggressively heading towards you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Ambush", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach, six {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} (see {@adventure Rustbone Skeletons|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}) emerge to attack them\u2014some dropping from the ceilings of buildings and others clawing free from the sand. The sentinel is helpless to assist in its condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Rustbone_Skeleton.webp" + }, + "title": "Rustbone Skeleton" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} contains the soul of {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s personal workshop (see {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}), before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Battery", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s construct contains only 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber within its body. These small motes of fractured amber are scattered throughout its frame, embedded too deeply to be removed. With so little amber, it is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and cannot speak, though it could move if it wasn't chained to the wall.", + "Characters can find chunks of amber scattered throughout the city and press them into {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s frame to power him. If a character presses at least 100 more {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber into his frame, the sentinel would no longer be {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. If the frame were to hold 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} would regain the ability to speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains are tough, requiring either a key to open, a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to pick, or a successful {@dc 21} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to break. Though the original key is lost to time, a replacement can be located at the locksmith's shop in {@adventure area 27|SoD|9|27. Locksmith}. If {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} has been given enough amber to allow him to speak, he will guide the characters to the locksmith, where they can seek out a new key to free him.", + "By succeeding on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, characters can examine the lock to identify the type of key needed to unlock it. A character who passes the check will automatically recognize the correct type of key if they come across it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} expresses his gratitude by answering any questions the characters may have. He can provide the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} can provide the characters with all the information listed under {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} warns the characters that if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is still alive and in possession of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, none of the sentinels, including himself, will be able to resist his commands. He describes {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} as a tyrant and not one to be trusted.", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} is familiar with the general layout of Anan'Thul's catacombs and can roughly locate {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s workshop ({@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}) and tomb ({@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}). He also knows the layout of the city well enough to guide the characters through its ruins.", + "Like the rest of the city's inhabitants, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} was unaware of the true nature of the Cataclysm. He only knew it was a divine rapture that would destroy everything, intended to eliminate the Darakni. He recalls the sky turning green before his magical circuitry deactivated. When he awoke, an unknown amount of time later, the city was in ruins and everyone was dead." + ] + }, + "Knowing that other Anubians are likely to force him into servitude, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} prefers to stay away from Clan Bloodpaw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Aviary Tower", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, the pungent smell of stagnant rot and mildew assaults you. Beyond lies a large room, the remains of an ancient tower. The stone walls are still sturdy, but the platforms inside leading upwards have all largely collapsed. The chirping of birds echoes from the platforms above." + ] + }, + "The tower once served as an aviary, where the city's soldiers housed and trained hawks to deliver messages throughout the kingdom. Now, the nests of several hawks sit at the top, filled with hatchlings eagerly awaiting their mother's return with food. Their loud chirping echoes down to the bottom.", + "Currently, seven hawks are present, using the statistics of {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks}. While these birds are unlikely to pose a threat to the characters, they are highly territorial and defensive of their young. They will attack only if the characters approach the nests at the top of the tower.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Tower", + "entries": [ + "The tower rises 40 feet up. As the ladders have broken and the wooden platforms have rotted away, characters who wish to reach the top of the tower must succeed on increasingly difficult Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) checks to jump and {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climb} the remaining platforms. The first 10 feet of the {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climb} requires a {@dc 12} check, the next 10 feet a {@dc 14}, and the final 10 feet a {@dc 16}. Characters using {@item Climber's Kit|XPHB|Climbling Tools} make the check with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. A check that fails by 5 or more results in the character falling all the way back down to the bottom of the tower." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survey the City", + "entries": [ + "Characters that climb to the top have an excellent view of the city and of Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If they were not able to survey the land in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}, they can do so here, following the same rules. Checks that were failed in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge} can be retried again from the top of the aviary and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Hawks} nesting here collect shiny amber from around the city and incorporate it into their nests. Characters searching the nests can find 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of fractured amber.", + "The hawks know the location of a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}, found at the top of the ziggurat near Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If the characters can communicate with the birds and treat them kindly, the hawks may reward them with this magical feather. Recently, the hawks have struggled to find food and can be befriended with a gift of meat, as {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks} are carnivorous." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Foul Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This ancient house has almost fully collapsed. The stench of rot is almost overpowered by the sweet aroma of spiced honey which appears to emanate from somewhere in the dilapidated structure." + ] + }, + "The owner of this residence used it to store food and supplies, all of which have rotted away. Characters who search the house, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, can find four small sealed jars, each containing 1 gallon of spiced honey. Anubians have an almost addictive love for honey and would do almost anything to obtain such a jar.", + "A {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom} lairs here. The creature is part of the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter that occurs in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. If the characters arrive here before passing through {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}, run the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter in this location, with the skeletons surrounding the house and the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Small Safehouse", + "entries": [ + "The door to this building has been barricaded from the outside with several plank-like brass plates. These plates can be dismantled with a {@item Crowbar|XPHB} or a similar tool along with 10 minutes of work. If they open the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, countless skeletons spill out lifelessly onto the ground. Inside, you notice the ruined house is full of more skeletal bodies. Many of them are wrapped in bandages, but unlike walking mummies, these bandages lack hieroglyphic markings." + ] + }, + "Realizing that the priests of Anan'Thul could not protect them, many sought refuge in the sturdiest houses they could find. They paid others to seal up the entrances, such that the magics convoked by the Cataclysm would not reach them. The unfortunate Anubians, such as those who perished here, were unaware of the toxic aftermath the rapture would bring. While they survived the initial wave of the grand spell, they soon succumbed from the poison it left lingering in the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals two chunks of amber amidst the cadavers, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check uncovers a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Hallow|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, clutched in the skeletal hands of a gnoll.", + "Characters that spend at least an hour searching the remains of all the skeletons for treasure, can find assorted baubles and trinkets worth a total of 350 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the doors to the building are opened and the red sands are allowed to seep inside for at least 24 hours, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} takes control of the skeletons within. Twenty {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} rise from the pile of bones, forming a deadly horde that roams the city in search of prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Buried Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Red sand has buried the floor of this ruined building. A red tinted skeleton is half-buried in the sand, pinned under a large shelf. It grinds its teeth, creating a discordant and unpleasant sound, as it helplessly tries to drag itself free." + ] + }, + "The red skeleton is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom}, pinned by the large shelf and unable to move. It will helplessly claw at any creature that gets close. There is nothing of value in the house." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Into Deathsting's Lair", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The interior of this building is dominated by a large hole in the floor. Only a few vases and bits of furniture remain, as most of the room has seemingly collapsed into the darkness below." + ] + }, + "If the characters peer into the hole and have {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} or a light source, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hole stretches down about 45 feet, ending in a cavernous tunnel. The bottom is littered with the remains of furniture. In the corner, down below, the molted skin of several discarded carapaces can be seen." + ] + }, + "This hole descends 45 feet down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}, a section of the catacombs beneath the city. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, a monstrous {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} (see {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}), lairs below and uses this hole to access and exit its lair.", + "Aside from the hole, there is nothing else of note in this small building." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Creeping Dunes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The district to the east has been swallowed by sand, leaving only the upper sections of buildings visible above the dune. Atop these structures, countless skeletons, tainted red by the cursed sands, patrol menacingly in the distance." + ] + }, + "The city of Anan'Thul is vast, stretching for miles to the east beyond this point. These sections farther east lie beyond the scope of this adventure. In those areas, members of Clan Bloodpaw battle the {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} to secure key locations in the city. Characters venturing further in that direction will face growing hordes of crimson skeletons, including skeletal giants and skeletal dragons. Only death and misery would await them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skeletal Attack", + "entries": [ + "If the characters make any loud noise around the area, or otherwise attract the attention of the skeletons to the east of the city, eight {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} will attack. These skeletons will rush towards the characters from the far east, arriving in area 18 after one minute. The characters have enough time to run away, hide, or stand and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Sinking House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Flora has overtaken one of the fallen residences in the area, which has mostly sunk below the deep sand blanketing the square. The walls to the building have collapsed, offering a clear view inside, where a single iron chest lies half-buried in the sand." + ] + }, + "The structural rock beneath the house has started to sink and crack due to large pools of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} spreading upwards and into the streets. The house is not only slowly collapsing, but its interior is also being swallowed by {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} lurking in Anan'Thul can ambush characters from within this patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Chest", + "entries": [ + "A large chest is half-submerged in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} at the center of the building. Characters can attempt to pull it out of the sand to open it. The chest is 3 feet tall and currently 1 foot deep in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Retrieving", + "entries": [ + "To pull the chest from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, characters must grab it from a stable surface, such as by tying it with a rope and pulling it out. Any attempt to push it from within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or open it while it is still in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} causes it to sink 1 foot deeper.", + "Pulling the chest out requires a {@dc 13} Strength check, with the DC increasing by 2 for every foot it has sunk. The chest sinks an additional foot each time the check is attempted and failed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening", + "entries": [ + "The chest is locked, and its key has long been lost. Opening the chest requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. Alternatively, the iron chest can be smashed open, a tedious and frustrating ordeal that requires 1 hour of work and a Bludgeoning weapon. If the chest is forced open, the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} inside is ruined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, five pieces of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Barricaded Residence", + "entries": [ + "The door to this residence has been barricaded from the inside. Characters can smash the door to open it; the door has 27 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Psychic and Poison damage.", + "When the door is opened, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door opens to reveal a small store in ruins. As you step inside, an unnatural coldness envelops you. Your hairs stand on end, a cold sweat trickles down your forehead, and your heart races at twice its speed. You feel as if you are being watched. At the far end of the chamber, a large table has been flipped on its side, and skeletons are barely visible behind it." + ] + }, + "If the characters peek behind the flipped table, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Hidden behind the flipped table, as if having used it for cover, the mummified remains of five gnolls lie on the floor. Their bandages are inscribed with holy symbols of protection. Two appear to be adults, while the other three are small and child-like. They died embracing each other." + ] + }, + "A small family of Anubians took refuge here to survive the Cataclysm. Among them was a highly ranked priest of Hakkari, who used his sacred knowledge to wrap his family in holy bindings, helping them endure the initial disaster. However, without the protection of a proper tomb, sections of their bindings were destroyed by bugs, the elements, or circumstance. With their bodies only partially protected by the bindings, their souls are able to roam the area as spirits.", + "The five members of the family are now {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} (using the variant: {@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Poltergeists}) [{@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Invisible Poltergeists}]. The holy bindings that enwrap their bodies tether their souls to their corpses, preventing them from moving on until these bindings are destroyed. As poltergeists, these Anubians try to guide the characters to break the bindings. They block the characters from leaving by closing the exit door and placing furniture and other obstacles in their way. The specters point the characters towards their cadavers by creating feeble winds that cause the bindings to flutter and attempt to push the bindings into the characters' hands.", + "If the characters give up trying to help the spirits, the resentful specters attack them. These specters cannot move more than 30 feet away from their bodies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "One of the mummified remains in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Removing or destroying the holy bindings frees the family's souls. Though the spirits cannot express their happiness, they grant the characters a powerful charm as they pass on to the afterlife. Each character who assisted the spirits can choose one Ability Score to permanently increase by 1, up to a maximum of 20. The chosen Ability Score must not be the character's highest or tied for the highest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Overgrown Bath House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Vines and weeds cover the interior of this building, all sprouting from a large mass of plant matter at the end of the chamber. A sweet, unknown fragrance wafts from the plant growth, which bears colorful flowers on circular bulging stems. The plant secretes a mucus-like nectar that drips into a pond of dark brown liquid, from which the plants emerge. You notice valuables, such as gold pieces and jewelry, floating in the muck." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, the bath was supplied by an aquifer deep underground. Although much of the water has dried up over time, the tunnel connecting the bathhouse to the aquifer remains, now filled with plant matter fed by the remaining water deep below. Over the centuries, animals and mummies have fallen into the bath, feeding the mass of plants and transforming the once pure water into a foul, syrupy substance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of corpses, humanoid and beasts alike, float in the brown nectar of the pool.", + "Characters searching the corpses can make either an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Each check can only be made once.", + "On a result of 10 or higher, they find the remains of several mummies holding trinkets and gold decorations worth a total of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a 15 or higher, they find a severed hand wearing a {@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}. On a 20 or higher, they discover the body of a gnoll clad in {@item +1 Studded Leather|XDMG|Studded Leather +1}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Sacked Store", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Shelves encased in shattered glass, podiums displaying objects, and a small seating cubicle suggest that this building might have once been a store or a museum. The building appears ransacked, with many of its display cases broken into and several items taken. Two ruined statues of humanoids with animal heads stand at the far end of the room, flanking a large vertical portrait obscured by dust. The room reeks sharply of death." + ] + }, + "The store was pillaged in the final moments of Anan'Thul, as chaos and mayhem spread across the city. Whatever remained was taken by Clan Bloodpaw when they quickly passed through the area. Nothing of value is left in any of the display cases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Painting", + "entries": [ + "If a character attempts to clear the dust off the painting, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the dust clears away, it reveals the portrait of a regal gnoll. Its face is painted such that the eyes look down on you, as if in judgment." + ] + }, + "Characters studying the painting can attempt either a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to notice that the frame hides a secret door behind it. The {@skill Investigation} check reveals that the painting appears out of place on the wall, while the {@skill Perception} check reveals that the smell of death emanates from behind the portrait.", + "Once the secret door has been discovered, pushing it open requires a {@dc 15} Strength check as the metal hinges have rusted shut. The door leads into {@adventure area 23|SoD|9|23. Secret Compartment}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Market.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Secret Compartment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hidden chamber is coated in lead and is empty, except for the remains of a gnoll and a delicate leather satchel by its side. The gnoll's body is still in active decomposition, wrapped in bandages inscribed with Anubian hieroglyphics. Dried blood smears the floor, connecting the gnoll's body, which is missing an arm, to the satchel that sits 5 feet away. The bag has a rim of dried blood around its opening." + ] + }, + "The eccentric owner of the store (area 22) constructed a small hidden bunker behind his shop, vindicated of his choices when the Cataclysm finally came. He prepared by purchasing all manner of supplies and magical items, and even bribed members of the clergy to fashion for him proper sanctified wrappings for his long hibernation.", + "His fatal mistake was purchasing what he thought was a {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}, that was actually a {@item Bag of Devouring|XDMG}. He put everything into the magical bag and locked himself in the compartment. When he tried to retrieve his supplies, the bag tore his arm off, and he died minutes later.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel is an empty {@item Bag of Devouring|XDMG} worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, its contents long since devoured by the planar creature. Characters can deduce what the creature is with a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Crumbled Ruins", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The building's walls have nearly collapsed, allowing sand to enter and claim what remains. Several tainted skeletons lie broken inside, indicating a fight took place here." + ] + }, + "The pack of Anubians squatting in the nearby temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) recently defeated a group of {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} here. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Anubian Temple", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This building is a small ruined temple, with cracked and broken benches scattered near the entrance and a large pulpit flanked by tall Anubian statues at the far end. Four gnolls are inside the temple. Two soldiers clad in armor sit on benches, spears propped beside them, while a robed gnoll sits farther away polishing his staff. The fourth, who walks about chanting in their ancient language with its eyes closed, seems more like a priest. Clad in a long, decorated robe engraved with hieroglyphics, this cleric holds a large chunk of amber in its hands, as if in reverence, clearly part of some ritual. The amber glows in sync with the rhythm of the gnoll's chant." + ] + }, + "This temple once honored Khnum, an Aru of sculpture and creation, depicted as a lithe humanoid with a ram's head.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} are present. They are trying to reconsecrate the temple, a lengthy and challenging process, made more difficult by repeated skeleton attacks.", + "The Anubians are on edge and have no patience for intruders. They warn strangers to leave and will attack anyone who dares step inside the temple. They are passive if left undisturbed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian statues behind the pulpit have chrysoberyl eyes, each gemstone valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. There are four gemstones in total, two per statue. A {@dc 15} Dexterity check with an appropriate tool, such as {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or {@item Jeweler's Tools|XPHB}, is required to pry the gemstones from the eye sockets. A failed check breaks the gem and halves its value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Footman.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Footmen" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Cleric" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Burned Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The residence has been recently burnt, evident by the remaining embers that still rise from the various mounds of charred remains." + ] + }, + "When the pack of Anubians at the temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) lost one of their members to {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}, they honored her with the only burial they could\u2014burning her remains along with the house where she lay. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Locksmith", + "entries": [ + "The keysmith was among the fortunate few chosen by the priests of Anan'Thul to be entombed in the city's catacombs. His store was raided during the chaos leading up to the Cataclysm, and once more by Clan Bloodpaw when they passed through the area recently.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27A. Store Front", + "entries": [ + "The front door is locked. It can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, or forced open with a {@dc 20} Strength check.", + "When the characters enter the front of the store, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of keys and locks line the walls of this room, suggesting the building once served as a locksmith. The tools, though ancient, have retained their quality over time." + ] + }, + "This store holds hundreds of locks, each accompanied by a set of two keys. A testament to their exceptional craftsmanship, they remain fully functional even after two thousand years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key to Neithar's Chains", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check and 15 minutes of careful searching, the characters can locate a key that matches the lock on {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains (see {@adventure Brass Sentinel|SoD|9|Brass Sentinel})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27B. Locksmith's Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The crumbling remains of a home come into view, with collapsed walls allowing red sand to spill through the gaps. Scattered across the rooms are small chests and coffers of various colors and sizes, resembling an old collection or merchandise once intended for sale." + ] + }, + "These chests were once used by the locksmith as displays to help sell his locks. Now, they lie open, rusted, empty, and worthless.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mystery Key", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the locksmith and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, find a small, pristine key with a handle shaped like a question mark. The key is hidden inside a cracked stone brick in the wall, which once concealed a secret stash. Only the key remains in the stash.", + "This key is a magical item known as a {@item Mystery Key|XDMG}. It has a {@chance 5} chance of unlocking any lock it is inserted into. Once it successfully unlocks a lock, the key breaks in half and loses its magic. The {@item Mystery Key|XDMG} can only be attempted once per lock." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Beast Shelter", + "entries": [ + "This area was once used to house animals, where they were trained, healed, or sold. Beside the lobby, there is nothing of value to be found in its chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28A. Lobby", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a small, ancient lobby. The once-wooden floor and furniture have decayed into a disgusting purple sludge, leaving only the stonework untouched by time." + ] + }, + "When a creature touches the rotted muck in the floor with bare skin, it must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer a mild infection. The infected area turns a deep red and itches persistently, causing the creature to be distracted and suffer {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all {@skill Perception} and {@skill Investigation} checks. The creature may repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} every 8 hours, ending the infection upon success.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher detect a small, rusted coffer among the muck. The coffer contains 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28B. Small Cages", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hallway is lined with dozens of cages stacked against the eastern wall. Inside are the bones of birds and lizards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28C. Animal Pens", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is in total disarray. Crates and barrels have been ripped open, with their contents strewn across the floor. Several animal cages are torn open." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28D. Veterinary", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A tall stone bed holds the skeleton of a large hyena, with two smaller hyena skeletons nestled within it. A table on the opposite side of the room bears rusted surgical tools, decayed manuscripts, and a small bird cage." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Crumbling Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand is slowly encroaching on the remains of a small house. The walls have cracked and the ceiling is barely supported by beams that have warped and weakened over time." + ] + }, + "This house is teetering on the edge of collapse, held together only by piles of debris and furniture propping up the walls. If this debris is disturbed, the walls will likely collapse, bringing down the ceiling and burying the entire house. Characters can recognize the house's precarious condition with a successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dangerous Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the house uncover the skeleton of an ancient gnoll buried beneath the debris and broken furniture, clutching four chunks of amber to its chest. The skeleton is 20 feet deep through the curtains of rubble. To retrieve the amber, characters must carefully avoid disturbing the rubble, which supports what remains of the ceiling. This requires a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. On a failure, the ceiling begins to collapse (see 'House Collapse').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The four chunks of amber are worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "House Collapse", + "entries": [ + "If the ceiling starts to collapse, characters inside must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to escape the house. The DC increases by 1 for every 5 feet away they are from the entrance. Those who fail must make a {@dc 14} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 10d10} Bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.", + "Any creature that takes damage from the collapsing ceiling is buried by debris. These creatures may attempt a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to free themselves. On a failure, they are fully trapped and require help to escape. To dig them out, other creatures must spend one hour of work for every 5 feet of rubble. Without help, a creature unable to free itself is doomed to die." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Looted Warehouse", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is strewn with broken crates and barrels. The floor is fractured, with sand seeping through the cracks." + ] + }, + "This building once served as a warehouse where soldiers stored grains and water. Nothing of value remains here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "31. Fallen Ruins", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Enormous piles of rubble is all that remains of the structures that used to reside here." + ] + }, + "When the Clan Bloodpaw first arrived, they tore down these buildings, repurposing some of the stone for their encampment. Anything of value has long since been looted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32. Bloodpaw Encampment", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the encampment or spy it from a distance, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You see a fully fledged Anubian war camp. Undead gnolls march in disciplined formations between a sprawl of tents, all encircling a massive ziggurat that dominates the landscape. Torches and campfires illuminate the area, with gnolls gathered around the latter to roast captured prey and boil cauldrons of murky liquid. Groups of gnolls dressed in tattered rags haul baskets into the ziggurat, returning with carried rocks, which they discard onto a growing mound of refuse outside the camp. The air buzzes with discordant cackling. It appears the gnolls are excavating the ziggurat." + ] + }, + "This is the camp of {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s warband, which represents a small fraction of Clan Bloodpaw. The camp encircles a massive ziggurat that once served as {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s fortress and temple, believed to be his final resting place. Convinced that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is hidden deep within the ziggurat, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has tasked his warband with the arduous job of excavating the collapsed interior, a mission he personally supervises. He spends most of his time in area 42, within the catacombs, directing the excavation, before retreating to his tent to rest every night.", + "The encampment contains dozens of {@item Tent|XPHB|Tents}, fire pits, weapon racks, and practice dummies crafted from bone and leather. Tall flags bearing the clan's crest\u2014a blood-smeared hyena paw\u2014stand prominently throughout the camp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Camp Overview", + "entries": [ + "The encampment has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "This encampment is home to one of the eight warbands that form Clan Bloodpaw. It shelters 70 Anubians, consisting of 40 clan members (the soldiers) and 30 conscripted commoners (the slaves)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} serves as the leader of Clan Bloodpaw and is the current Pack Lord of the warband stationed here. With a single command (using several {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}), he can gather all the warbands of his clan\u2014 over 300 soldiers in all\u2014within 72 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "The encampment holds a total of 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Of these, 300 are secured in a special tent under constant supervision (see '{@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|Treasure Tent}'), 50 are carried by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} at all times, and the remaining 150 are distributed among the soldiers. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is willing to part with up to 200 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} to pay for the services of adventurers." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The camp's forces are led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom} (refer to the encounter card {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} for his statistics) and consist of the following Anubians: sixteen {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, seven {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, seven {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, four {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}, three {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and thirty {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Laborers", + "entries": [ + "Twenty of the laborers toil their way into the ziggurat, hauling sacks and baskets to gather debris and transport it to the large refuse pile in area 33. Inside the ziggurat, the remaining ten use pickaxes and hammers to break down the collapsed stone into manageable chunks. They all suffer from four points of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Two Anubian battlegroups guard the camp's perimeter while a third battlegroup patrols the interior, each composed of five assorted soldiers. The remaining soldiers either rest or are deployed on missions throughout the city. At the moment, two battlegroups are stationed outside the camp: one is guarding {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}, and the other is working to re-consecrate a small temple in {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}. Each battlegroup generally consists of two front liners ({@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}), a caster ({@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} or {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus}), and two skirmishers ({@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues} or {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricade", + "entries": [ + "To fortify the camp, the soldiers have built a 4-foot-tall, 5-foot-wide rock barricade, creating a barrier between the camp and the city. A ditch has been created on the side facing the city, which prevents creatures from easily climbing the barricade to get into the encampment. Creatures adjacent to the barricade receive {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half-Cover} from Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side. From the city-facing side, crossing the barricade requires an action, is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}, and requires a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32A. Yz's Tent", + "entries": [ + "This is {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s personal quarters and where he sleeps each night. His accommodations are spacious, though not particularly luxurious. The tent is unguarded during the day, but at night, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen} stand watch outside while {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sleeps.", + "The anticipation of discovering the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} has left {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} struggling with insomnia. If a character sneaks into his tent at night, there is a {@chance 50} chance that {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is awake, studying the blueprints of the ziggurat, and a {@chance 50} chance that he is lightly asleep, waking up if a creature sneaking inside fails a {@dc 8} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search the tent, they can discover the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A detailed blueprint of the ziggurat's interior and the attached catacombs. The blueprint does not reveal any hidden rooms, such as the one in area 44a, or sections created after the Cataclysm, like the sandpit in area 36.", + "Four {@item Rations|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is asleep, the characters can find the items he typically carries. His armor is displayed on a stand near the entrance, his {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG|magical Flail} rests on a long table, and his {@item Shield|XPHB} is propped upright against the same table. The rest of his belongings are kept in small satchels hanging from the posts of his makeshift bed. For a detailed summary of all the items {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} carries, see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32B. Treasure Tent", + "entries": [ + "This tent is the storage site for the warband's war chest, along with any treasures the gnolls have uncovered from the ziggurat or looted from the city. It is constantly guarded by a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant} and two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, who have strict orders from {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to prevent anyone else from entering. Roughly every hour, a weary worker delivers a newly unearthed trinket from the excavation, which the sergeant promptly collects and stores inside the tent.", + "Scattered around the inside of the tent are the following treasures:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Three small, exquisite crafted canopic jars made of ivory, each valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The jars are empty.", + "Ten chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "A diverse assortment of jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings, hair ornaments, and bracers, collectively worth 480 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Ten {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and six {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "Two {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, both written in Anubian.", + "A {@item +1 Halberd|XDMG|Halberd +1}, a {@item +1 Javelin|XDMG|Javelin +1}, and a {@item +1 Heavy Crossbow|XDMG|Heavy Crossbow +1}.", + "A {@item Bolt of Slaying|XDMG|Bolt of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Chest", + "entries": [ + "In the center of the tent rests a metallic chest, ornately decorated with gold emblems and hieroglyphics. The chest is locked and reinforced with an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. The key, which overrides the {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB}, is kept by the sergeant standing guard outside, who wears it on a chain around his neck. Without the key, opening the chest requires a successful {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. The chest itself is a work of art worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 50 pounds." + ] + }, + "Within the chest are six silk pouches, each containing 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. This is the coin with which {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} pays his soldiers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Characters who approach the encampment with peaceful intentions can request a parley with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}. The soldiers summon him, and he arrives 15 minutes later.", + "Though {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is unwilling to discuss the purpose of the excavation, he has ample coin and is in need of mercenaries skilled at killing monsters. As long as the characters agree to help the clan with a few tasks and steer clear of the ziggurat, they are allowed to move around the camp while supervised.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} can task the characters with quests that assist the clan's excavation efforts, offering {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} as payment.", + "Below are two pressing issues that the clan currently needs resolved.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activate the Sentinel", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} assigns the characters the task of awakening a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} to aid in the excavation efforts. The golem is found in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will supply them with two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and instruct the characters to place them upon the frame of the golem. This will be enough to power the sentinel in all ways except for speech, as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has neither need nor desire for the golem's opinion. For the mission, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} offers 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i When Anan'Thul was at its mightiest, golems of metal were forged to serve the city and slaughter its enemies. My scouts sniffed out what seems like one of the constructs southeast of here, chained up to a wall. I need you to clear the area, free the golem, and bring it back to me.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slay Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "The characters are assigned to kill a mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s lair is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, in {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. There is a direct entrance to the nest from the surface, accessible in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}. If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} and bring back proof of their deed, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will reward them with 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i My warband whimpers at the shadow of a dark scorpion they've dubbed {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}. They believe it a demon born of the Old Empire. My belief? It's been feasting on our interred brothers, subsisting on the Heka of their bindings, and likely mutating from it. You must annihilate this blasphemous creature. It prowls at night, but it's bound to have a lair. I'd wager its nest is tucked away in one of the buildings nearby. Find it and end it.}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/South.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "33. Spoil Heap", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A towering heap of rubble has accumulated here. Within it, you notice shattered statues, rotting furniture, rusted weapons, torn fabrics, countless unrecognizable objects, and an immense amount of crushed stone." + ] + }, + "As Clan Bloodpaw excavates the ziggurat, anything valuable is carefully stored, while the rest is discarded here. Workers deposit rubble onto this growing pile in steady intervals every 15 minutes.", + "Characters who spend 1 hour digging here and succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Investigation}) check find four small chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst a sea of ruined buildings, an enormous structure rises, towering six or seven times higher than anything else in the city. It is a ziggurat that resembles a fortress, broader at the base and narrow towards the top, with three terraces marking each of its levels. The walls of the second terrace are framed by statues the size of giants. The exterior is crafted from a coppery or dulled brass-like material, which, despite its weathered hue, has withstood the ravages of time remarkably well. A wide road appears to once have led directly to the entrance, but much of it now lies buried beneath sand. Obelisks and other decorative structures that flanked the road still stand. Several stairs ascend the front of the ziggurat, leading to an elevated platform where the main entrance to the complex is found." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to Hakkari's Temple. Within these walls, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} ruled the city and it is where he ultimately chose to entomb himself in a bid to survive the Cataclysm.", + "The ziggurat is an enormous structure with hundreds of rooms spread across four levels, including one underground. However, most of these rooms and the corridors leading to them have collapsed, leaving large sections of the complex filled with rubble. This includes the main entrance lobby and the grand hallway that once connected it to the main fane of the temple, where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus lies. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband have been relentlessly clearing the debris to create a path straight to what they believe is {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s resting place.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Characters entering the ziggurat from this area can traverse the path cleared by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband, leading directly to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} and eventually to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. Other than to enter the catacombs (see 'Into the Catacombs'), deviating from this path is impossible, as all other hallways in this section of the ziggurat have collapsed and remain uncleared. Refer to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} for details on how much of the path has been cleared.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "Characters are able to enter the catacombs from here, by following the path dug through the ziggurat into {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}, before ascending the balconies found there. The catacombs are an underground part of the city where citizens were mummified and entombed in a desperate attempt to survive the Cataclysm. For more information, refer to {@adventure The Catacombs|SoD|9|The Catacombs}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Cracks", + "entries": [ + "Characters surveying the ziggurat from afar (see {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}) might notice several cracks across its outer walls. If they investigate these cracks and spend an hour searching the area, they will find an opening on the eastern side of the ziggurat, 10 feet above the ground. This opening was once a secret passage used by the priests of Anan'Thul. Though it was sealed off, time and erosion has uncovered it.", + "The opening is large enough for Small-sized creatures to fit comfortably, while Medium-sized creatures can squeeze through with a successful {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Creatures that fail the Dexterity check must overexert themselves to squeeze through, resulting in them gaining a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "The opening drops 30 feet into a hallway, obstructed by debris at one end and extending into a long corridor in the opposite direction. The hallway continues south for several minutes until it ends at a cracked, brittle wall that seems easy to break. From the other side, the stench of death and the sound of moaning can be heard. With 1 minute of effort using a Bludgeoning weapon or tool, the wall can be destroyed, uncovering a hidden passage into the catacombs that lead into {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Catacombs", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the city lies a vast labyrinth of chambers and tunnels. While some were crafted by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} in the city's early days, the majority were hewn in the final months before its fall, as news of the Cataclysm spread throughout the Anubian Empire. Within these catacombs, the Anubians sealed themselves away, hoping to survive the impending rapture.", + "Those fortunate enough to be chosen for survival were wrapped in holy cloth bindings and lulled into an endless slumber, destined to sleep through the end of the world, with the promise of an awakening centuries later thanks to the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Death was an expected and natural part of this process. The sanctified cloth prevented their souls from departing their bodies, preserving them from decay and enabling the Ankh to restore them back to life when the time to awaken would finally come.", + "Unfortunately, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} never stirred, and instead of a Great Awakening, a necropolis was born in the darkened halls beneath Anan'Thul. As the slow rot of death seeped into these tunnels, necrotic energies twisted the restless, imprisoned souls into undeath. Now, mummies, phantoms, and other horrors roam these forsaken halls, blind to the light of the Ankh that finally calls to them.", + "Refer to the 'Catacombs of Anan'Thul' map below. The locations marked on the map are described throughout the rest of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Proceeding to the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "To obtain the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must descend into the city's catacombs. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to reach the tombs. Below are some of the possible routes they can take to do so:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The small building in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair} contains a tunnel that leads directly to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses this passage to enter and exit its lair.", + "The floor beneath the residence in {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence} is hollow, with a direct drop into {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35A. Caved Ceiling}. Characters who enter the residence might accidentally fall through if they aren't careful.", + "A large crack on the eastern wall of the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} provides access to {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}.", + "At your discretion, characters who sink into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} may find themselves in any sand-choked location within the catacombs, such as {@adventure area 35b|SoD|9|35B. Blocked Passage} or {@adventure area 48|SoD|9|48. Sunken Room}.", + "By befriending Clan Bloodpaw and completing two quests, you can have the characters earn {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s trust. He then permits them to enter the ziggurat and help with the final stages of the excavation on {@adventure area 42a|SoD|9|42A. Path to Enlightenment}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "Constructed roughly 30 feet below the city and filled with the entombed dead, the catacombs are filled with stale, dry air that reeks of decay. Chunks of rock frequently fall from the walls and ceilings, sand sifts through small cracks in the stone, and a pervasive, haunting fog has overtaken the entire complex.", + "The catacombs have the following general features:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The chambers of the catacombs are shrouded in complete darkness unless otherwise noted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "Rooms feature 20-foot-high ceilings, while the hallways that connect them have ceilings 10 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sounds", + "entries": [ + "The westernmost sections of the catacombs are haunted by the terrifying moans of mummies, while the easternmost parts resonate with the relentless sound of pickaxes striking stone, echoing from the excavation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "entries": [ + "The naturally occurring necromantic energies, generated by the close proximity of fresh cadavers to numerous magical artifacts and enchantments, transformed the gnolls interred in these catacombs into undead. Normally, such energies would produce zombies and spirits, but because these bodies were wrapped in sanctified cloth that prevented their souls from departing, they instead became mummies\u2014a more powerful form of Undead that retains its soul.", + "These mummies are confused and ravenous, driven to kill any living creature they find and absorb their life essence by devouring them. While they are intelligent enough to engage in conversation, their focus quickly fades as their insatiable urge to feed takes control. They will attack and consume any living being they encounter, including other Anubians such as members of Clan Bloodpaw. Their memories of their past lives are blurred, with most unable to even remember their own names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring a Mummy", + "entries": [ + "Having lingered in undeath for so long, the stirring of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive these undead. Instead, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself would need to shine his {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} on each individual mummy, a process that is limited to only a few revivals per day\u2014a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. As a result, these undead are doomed to either linger in undeath for ages or find a welcomed release through the destruction likely brought by the characters.", + "Mummies brought back to life become {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringers} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Slaying bound mummies, like those found in {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, {@adventure 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}, and {@adventure 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}, award no {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|Experience}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c92" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c92" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purple Fog", + "entries": [ + "The entire catacombs, from {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through 51, are blanketed in a thin purple fog. This fog dims light, causing even areas lit by torches or magical light to be {@variantrule Lightly Obscured|XPHB}. Regardless of illumination, the fog limits vision to a maximum of 30 feet.", + "When the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} awoke within the Great Pyramid, it sent out waves of powerful magic across the ancient Anubian domain. This magic resonated with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} scattered throughout the land, using them as amplifiers to extend its healing influence across a much larger area.", + "Drawn to the concentration of entombed Anubians in these catacombs, the magic gathered here as a purple fog. Normally, the fog would have entered the bodies of the gnolls, restoring them to life, but with so many gnolls undead and unable to be revived, the fog has lingered instead.", + "The purple fog is more energy than matter, making most attempts to blow it away or contain it futile. It easily bypasses physical barriers and force fields, and can only be contained by barriers that extend into the ethereal realm.", + "Empowered by the healing might of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, creatures within the fog receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "When a creature uses a spell slot to cast a spell from the Necromancy school of magic, the spell is treated as if it were cast using a spell slot one level higher.", + "If a creature is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and is making {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}, it automatically stabilizes at the start of its turn.", + "Spells that restore life to a dead creature no longer require material components when cast within the fog.", + "Areas enveloped in the purple fog are treated as an Oasis for the purposes of negating the penalties associated with the Great Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35. Burial Chambers", + "entries": [ + "The first time the characters enter any of the burial chambers, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You come upon a dry and ancient crypt. The square hall is lined with dozens of niches carved into the walls, each seemingly filled... with bodies. Living bodies? Wrapped tightly in linen, their forms suggest they are gnolls, but they writhe and squirm within their niches. The sight sends a chill down your spine, and the sound of their moaning raises the hairs on your skin. Thankfully, they appear to be tightly bound to their tombs." + ] + }, + "To maximize the limited space, the priests instructed the brass sentinel laborers to carve as many niches as possible into the walls. Most walls now feature four columns and four rows of niches, each packed tightly with mummified gnolls, with up to three bodies placed deep within each niche.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Roughly 150 {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} fill each square burial chamber. These mummies are tightly bound in linen, rendering them blind, mute, and unable to move their arms or legs. Their bodies are further secured to the niches they inhabit to prevent them from falling. Now Undead, these mummies writhe helplessly and emit bone-chilling moans. Whenever a living creature approaches a bound mummy, the undead creature salivates through the bindings.", + "The mummies pose no threat to the characters as long as they remain bound." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Many gnolls were buried with their jewelry, either worn or hidden within their bindings, in the hope of preserving their valuables through the Cataclysm. In total, about 1,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of assorted jewelry is scattered among the mummies in this area.", + "To loot the mummies' jewelry, a character must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching through the wiggling creatures. After 15 minutes, the character collects 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a {@creature Mummy|MM} and contracts Mummy Rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). It takes seven checks and approximately two hours to loot all the mummies in this area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35A. Caved Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "A portion of the ceiling in this chamber has collapsed, revealing a tall opening in the rock above, where faint light filters through narrow cracks. Characters may attempt to scale the rubble, wall niches, and jagged rock to reach the hole, but it's difficult, requiring a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to do so.", + "The hole in the ceiling is 30 feet high and leads to {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "This route once led to dozens of burial chambers, much like those in {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, but a massive collapse has rendered the passage completely impassable." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35C. Traversable Passage", + "entries": [ + "Parts of the walls and ceiling in this hallway have caved in. As the characters near the rubble, they notice a narrow passage through the debris, offering a way forward deeper into the catacombs.", + "Small-sized creatures or smaller can move through the narrow passage, but Medium-sized or larger creatures must first clear the rubble to widen it. A creature can widen the passage by spending 2 hours of work to do so (1 hour per 5-foot square of rubble). For each additional creature that helps with the work, the time required is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandpit Entrance", + "entries": [ + "A large portion of the chamber has broken away, revealing a sand-filled cave system 15 feet below, accessible via a jagged ledge. Climbing up or down the ledge is easy and does not require a skill check. The ledge leads down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Burial_Chambers.webp" + }, + "title": "Burial Chambers under Anan'Thul" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36. Sandpit", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You discover a large, sand-filled cave, its floor strewn with the half-eaten remains of mummified gnolls." + ] + }, + "The zone marked red on the map represents {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, however this patch is relatively shallow, with a depth of just 4 feet. Medium-sized creatures or larger that enter the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} as usual, but their movement speed is reduced to 5 feet rather than 0. As an action, these creatures can climb out of the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and into any ledge or platform within 5 feet of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "This is the lair of {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Deathsting's Statistics'), a fearsome {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} that has spent decades feeding on the helpless mummies from {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}. Corrupted by the rot in its diet, sustained by the mysterious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, and infused with divine essence from the holy wrappings of the mummies, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has evolved into a terrifying monster. During the day, it lies dormant, burrowed in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} of this area. At night, the lair is deserted as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prowls the city, hunting for prey with ruthless intent.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is a crazed and tormented creature that relentlessly seeks to kill any living thing it sees. If disturbed during the day or spotted at night, it will lunge to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deathsting's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is CR 7, has 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 18, and a +9 to hit with its attacks.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is considered both a Beast and a Fiend.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has the following ability scores: Strength 19 (+4), Constitution 18 (+4), Intelligence 4 (-3), and Charisma 10 (+0).", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has 30 feet {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed}.", + "The poison from {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s sting is resisted with a {@dc 18} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking half damage on a success.", + "If a creature fails the Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison, it becomes Cursed. While Cursed, the creature cannot regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "If characters attempt to communicate with {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} using any form of Telepathy, the spell {@spell Speak with Animals|XPHB}, or similar magic, they find the {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} to be consumed by madness. It rambles incoherently before fixating on the phrase 'ashes and dust,' repeating it endlessly as it launches its attack.", + "The monstrous scorpion has been driven mad by the whispers of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, pushing it to kill and spill blood. These whispers can only be silenced by magic that blocks thought detection or prevents telepathic communication, such as the spell {@spell Mind Blank|XPHB} or a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}. Loud noises can also muffle the voices in its mind, offering fleeting moments of peace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36A. Cavern Exit", + "entries": [ + "The cave ascends vertically for 45 feet before reaching the surface, emerging through the hole in the floor of {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36B. Collapsed Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "There is an opening on the ceiling, 15 feet above the main chamber. It leads into a short tunnel that connects {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit} with {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting's Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. To create a scene that hints at this weakness, you could have the sound of a music box echo through the quiet streets of Anan'Thul at night.", + "If they follow the sound, the characters find {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} standing still, captivated by the melody of a tiny music box. As the song comes to an end, they watch as the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night. A good place for this scene could be in the sacked store ({@adventure area 22|SoD|9|22. Sacked Store}). The characters can then take the music box to later use it against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, calming the beast and staying its wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Deathsting.webp" + }, + "title": "Deathsting subsists on Heka" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Increase {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 30 for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} moves through {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} without being {@condition Restrained|XPHB}.", + "Loud, continuous sounds, such as the roar of a waterfall or the music from a bard's flute, can soothe {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, even if they don't completely drown out the voices in its mind. While soothed, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and its movement is reduced to 0. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} ceases to be soothed once the loud noises end or if he is attacked." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} attempts to {@action Grapple|XPHB} two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. It prefers to use its stinger on {@condition Restrained|XPHB} targets.", + "Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37. Blocked Chambers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter into a crypt, where dozens of niches are carved into the walls, inside of which mummified bodies moan and wiggle in place. Aside from them, several gnoll skeletons lie scattered on the floor. These gnolls died holding bandages, indicating they intended to start the mummification process but never completed it. Among the piles of bones, one of them clutches a spherical orb of amber." + ] + }, + "The corpse holding the amber belonged to a cleric who oversaw the entombment of citizens here, a duty it prioritized over its own burial\u2014until the very end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The skeleton of a gnoll cleric on the ground holds a sphere of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "There are 600 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry in the bodies of the mummies entombed in this area. To loot the jewelry, a character must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching the wiggling creatures. For each successful check, the character collects 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a mummy and contracts mummy rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). Looting all the mummies in this area requires three checks and about 45 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37A. Short Tunnel", + "entries": [ + "The floor has collapsed, revealing a short cave tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, a 15-foot drop descends into a cave filled with sand. This tunnel connects {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers} with {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "Piles of debris stretch from floor to ceiling, completely blocking access to the areas beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "38. Moaning Corridor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Moaning echoes through the long hallway, always just beyond the edge of your vision. Suddenly, a vague shape moves through the fog. It stumbles, trailing long strips of cloth that dangle and drag behind it. Your mouth goes dry, and your muscles tense, as more shapes begin to emerge, stumbling through the fog. Mummies stalk these halls." + ] + }, + "The creatures are a group of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} that have managed to free themselves. There is a number of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} equal to the number of characters. If they spot a living creature, they salivate through their wrappings before charging into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|XMM} carries {@dice 2d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of jewelry on their body." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The challenges that the characters will face in the catacombs are perilous, and it is recommended that they take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before facing them. Make sure your players understand that they can safely take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} thanks to the presence of the purple fog, as they may assume that resting in this area is not possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Mummy.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Mummy" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "39. Destroyed Chamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A massive room has fully collapsed, leaving no clear way to bypass the rubble. Next to it, a set of stairs leads upward." + ] + }, + "This area once connected to the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul}, but it is now completely blocked. There's nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "40. Guardians of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "The following narrative assumes the characters are approaching from {@adventure area 39|SoD|9|39. Destroyed Chamber}:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The stairs lead to an octagonal room with a finely crafted fountain at its center. The water rests perfectly level with the fountain's brim, without spilling a drop. Two brass-colored constructs stand motionless in the room, their rusted bodies adorned with pieces of amber that are now cracked and shattered." + ] + }, + "The two constructs are {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} bearing the souls of murderers loyal to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. The Cataclysm shattered all the amber in their frames, so they stand here inert.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fountain", + "entries": [ + "The fountain is, in fact, an enchanted well, designed to magically elevate and purify the water. It shares the same aquifer that supplies the overgrown bathhouse in {@adventure area 21|SoD|9|21. Overgrown Bath House}. However, a {@creature Mummy|XMM} has fallen into the well and lies trapped 60 feet beneath the water. As long as the {@creature Mummy|XMM} remains there, the water remains foul and cannot be purified. Any creature that drinks the water suffers 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage and must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract mummy rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Mummy|XMM} at the bottom of the well wears a stunning pendant featuring a bright red ruby. The jewel's glimmer is visible to anyone who peers down into the well, though the {@creature Mummy|XMM} that wears it remains hidden beneath the waters.", + "The ruby is magical and functions as a {@item Pearl of Power|XDMG}, except it can restore a Spell Slot up to three times per day. Additionally, the wearer can expend one of its uses to cast {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} or {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} on a creature they touch." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "41. Temple Archives", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of dull metallic shelves house hundreds of tomes and scrolls. Without lecterns, desks, or any organized sections, the documents lie haphazardly arranged across the shelving." + ] + }, + "Whenever {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries made an official ruling, created a new law, or signed an agreement, the associated paperwork was stored here. Characters who understand {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} and take the time to read through the scrolls will find themselves overwhelmed by tedious legalese and dense documents concerning the administration of the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking anything of value within the paperwork must make an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each character can attempt the check, but only once.", + "Match the results of the check to the DCs listed below to see what the characters uncover:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover rough schematics for a colossal construct resembling a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} but towering over 50 feet in height. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and set to be built by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor, the paperwork reveals that a massive shipment of amber was sent to Anan'Thul for its construction. The schematics are signed 'completed'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a blueprint showing the design of a secret door within the catacombs, hidden behind two large standing sarcophagi. Characters who find this blueprint will automatically recognize the location of the secret door in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} when they pass by it (marked 'S')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Tongues|XPHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Holy Weapon|XGE}. The scrolls are written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42. Assembly Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A long hallway extends into the fog, disappearing from view. On your left, several shorter hallways intersect, hidden behind curtains. The distant, sharp sound of pickaxes echoes through the air, carrying faintly through the curtains." + ] + }, + "This hallway leads to a set of balconies that overlook the Path of Enlightenment, a pathway which stretches from the ziggurat's main lobby in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} to the fane of the temple in {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries once gathered on these balconies to manage the city's affairs\u2014a responsibility he handed off to others so he could focus on his own pursuits.", + "The balconies rise 20 feet above the grand hall, with the ceiling extending another 10 feet beyond. The state of the hall below varies; it could be choked with rubble, partially buried, or entirely cleared, depending on the progress of the excavation (see 'Progress of Excavation').", + "The balconies, however, remain mostly free from debris at all times. Characters who step through the curtains from the connecting hallway are granted a prime vantage point to observe the ongoing excavation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42A. Path to Enlightenment", + "entries": [ + "In the grand path, ten {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers steadily work at the rocks with their pickaxes, while another twenty, arriving in a disorganized manner every 15 minutes, gather the rubble to haul it outside. During the day, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz} (see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card for his statistics) supervises the operation, flanked by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}. At night, the laborers are mostly left to their own devices, with a patrol from the camp checking in on them once every hour.", + "Because of the balcony's height and the obscuring purple fog, characters that stay quiet and out of sight can observe the excavation in secret without needing to make a check. However, if a character makes a loud noise and fails a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, they will be spotted. If the characters are detected, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}').", + "Nestled between the balconies on the ground floor, small square niches house brass statues seated upon thrones. These are, in truth, eighteen {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} whose amber cores shattered during the collapse. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has deliberately left them inert, for now, until such time he can claim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} for himself and control them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Clan Bloodpaw keeps the excavation areas thoroughly illuminated with several bright {@item Torch|XPHB|torches}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42B. To Encampment", + "entries": [ + "At the western end of the hall, a set of stairs ascends to a large lobby that connects to the rest of the ziggurat. Much of the structure is buried under rubble, except for a clear path leading to the front gate, where {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment} is located.", + "Reinforcements from Clan Bloodpaw enter the catacombs through these stairs and use them to escape as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progress of the Excavation", + "entries": [ + "The excavation in this area progresses through different stages, depending on when the characters arrive in Anan'Thul and how long they remain (see '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}'). For a visual depiction of the excavation's progress, see below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@color Early Progress|b6a653} illustrates the amount of rubble in the area during the initial stages of the excavation. Refer to this image if you are tracking the days of the adventure and the characters arrive between {@b Day 15} and {@b Day 18}.", + "{@color Late Progress|b6a653} depicts the excavation site as Clan Bloodpaw approaches the end of their work. Refer to this image if the characters arrive between {@b Day 19} and {@b Day 20}.", + "{@color Completed Progress|b6a653} showcases the end of the excavation, including {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus ready to be opened. Refer to this image if the characters arrive after {@b Day 21}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Early_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Late_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Completed_Progress.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting Party", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the catacombs without permission and the gnolls become aware of their presence, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} swiftly organizes a search party to hunt them down. The search party includes two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}, and two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}. Their statistics are listed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. For each character beyond four, you may replace one footman with an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "43. Hallowed Passage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A narrow, confining hallway pulses with green light. The source of the light is a series of symbols and charms etched into the walls, each one connected to the next, forming a grand interconnected design." + ] + }, + "As soon as the characters step a few feet into the passage, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the glowing hallway, you notice that all sound vanishes. Your footsteps fall as silent as the grave, your voice fails to break the quiet, and the only sound left is the steady beating of your heart." + ] + }, + "This area is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection adorning the walls. The passage is imbued with holy power that prevents Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside. Additionally, no sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can be created within or pass through the passage.", + "The large brass door that separates {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} and {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} opens automatically when a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is near, shimmering with blue magic as it moves. If no relic is present, a {@dc 20} Strength check is required to force the door open, which will break it from its hinges and send it crashing to the floor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "{@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} fills the passage, emanating from the charms etched into the walls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ammitic Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "The charms etched into the walls are powered by three amber spheres, evenly spaced along the passage. At the center of the passage, an empty slot in the mural reveals the absence of the fourth and final sphere of amber. Characters who study the mural will notice a disruption in the flow of energy where the missing sphere should be. Inserting a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} into the slot will fully restore the mural's power.", + "When the mural is fully powered, the abstract shapes carved into it begin to vibrate and move. Any character that gazes at the shifting images can make a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to try to decipher the patterns. Those who succeed start to perceive a grander design within the mural, as if seeing the bigger picture behind the canvas. This revelation causes vivid, holy hallucinations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "As the hallucination deepens, the character sees shapes within the drawings, depicting gnolls offering their hearts to a jackal-headed humanoid. The images then come to life, showing the jackal-headed figure weighing the hearts on a scale against a single colorful feather. When the hearts outweigh the feather, the heartless gnolls are devoured by a monstrous chimera, its front body that of a lion, its rear a hippopotamus, and its head a crocodile.", + "The hallucination lasts until another creature shakes the character awake or until 10 minutes pass, whichever comes first. Any character who experiences the hallucination, no matter the duration, gains {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} and a powerful blessing. The character may choose an Ability Score to increase by 1, as long as it is not their highest or tied for the highest, to a maximum of 20. Once a character has undergone the hallucination, they cannot experience it again." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The amber powering the charms can be extracted and taken. There are currently three orbs of amber on the mural, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which can be removed using proper tools such as {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + "If the mural is powered by one or fewer orbs of amber, the magic sustaining the charms fade, causing their protection to fail. This removes the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell effect in the area and allows sound to pass through the passage. The magic is restored when two or more chunks of amber are set into the mural." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44. Servants of the Gods", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a special burial hall. Ornate sarcophagi flank the path through the room, each meticulously crafted from two large slabs of wood shaped like a gnoll and painted in vivid yellows and blues. From inside each sarcophagus, you hear the unsettling sounds of heavy breathing, moaning, and scratching. The room is dimly illuminated by sconces enchanted with magical light." + ] + }, + "This is where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s clerics were laid to rest, ensuring they received a burial worthy of their status.", + "This chamber was intended to be safeguarded against the undead by a series of magical charms chiseled into the walls of areas 43 and 46. However, a major collapse disrupted the charms in {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, allowing necromantic energies to seep into these halls. As a result, like the rest of the catacombs, the gnolls entombed in here have now become mummies.", + "In this and area 44a, there are 47 sarcophagi in total, each containing a {@creature Mummy|XMM}. The sarcophagi are flammable. If one is set on fire, the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside is immediately destroyed, consumed by the flames.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "{@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} fills the area, cast by magical torches scattered throughout the large hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Sarcophagi", + "entries": [ + "Each sarcophagus is sealed with a special charm in the form of a small green medallion, placed at the center of the sarcophagus. A character who studies the charms can deduce with a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion}) check that the sarcophagi cannot be opened until the charm is broken or dispelled. Each charm can be destroyed as an action by simply carving a line through it with a Piercing or Slashing weapon. A {@creature Mummy|XMM} can also be released if the sarcophagus is shattered, either by slamming it to the ground or by dealing 10 Bludgeoning damage to it.", + "If a creature reads the inscription above the shrine in {@adventure area 45|SoD|9|45. Hakkari's Vault}, all the sealing charms are dispelled, releasing the mummies. (Refer to 'Developments' for what happens when the seals are broken.)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "The section of the wall marked 'S' on the map indicates a secret door concealed behind two sarcophagi. Its presence is obscured by cobwebs that stretch between the sarcophagi, as well as by the purple fog that hinders vision.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "A {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check is needed to spot the door. However, if the characters found the blueprints in {@adventure area 41|SoD|9|41. Temple Archives} revealing the hidden entrance, they automatically succeed in finding it.", + "Moving a sarcophagus out of the way requires a {@dc 12} Strength check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the sarcophagus falls and shatters, releasing the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside. Once both sarcophagi are moved out, the secret door can be pushed open without needing a check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 12 or higher automatically notice a small chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} hidden behind one of the sarcophagi near the secret door. The amber looks damaged, as if half of it was crushed apart (the secret door closed and crushed it in half)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If all the sarcophagi are unsealed or broken, and the mummies within are not immediately destroyed, the charms in {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} prevent them from entering the western side of the catacombs. Instead, they will inevitably be drawn towards the only available path out: through {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}.", + "In such a case, the mummies swarm over {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, his followers, and the workers, forcing them to retreat to the entrance of the ziggurat, where they make their stand. After a grueling battle, the Bloodpaw Clan defeats the threat but at great cost, losing a third of their forces in the fight and another third to a mummy rot epidemic that then sweeps through the camp. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} himself is afflicted with mummy rot, reducing his maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} down to 50, with an additional reduction of 10 for every 24 hours that passes. If the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} is taken or stolen from the treasure tent in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} suffers a slow and agonizing death, and the remnants of the warband retreat into the hills." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44A. Secret Hall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries were secretly interred here, their resting place hidden from the rest of the populace. This hall functions identically to the one in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily find a chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} near the secret door leading back to {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}. This is the crushed half of the chunk of amber found on the other side of the secret door." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "45. Hakkari's Vault", + "entries": [ + "The door bears a magical seal depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} with its palm facing outward. The door cannot be opened until the seal is dispelled. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "When the characters enter the chamber, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large stone lectern stands against the wall. Resting on the lectern is an open book covered in text and drawings. Above the lectern, etched into the rock, is an inscription that emits a faint, magical glow. There are four podiums in the corners, three holding a scroll, while the fourth lies shattered." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Inscription", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} deeply distrusted his own dignitaries and priests, convinced that their true loyalty lay with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rather than with him. To ensure his control, he secretly placed charms on their sarcophagi, preventing them from escaping even if they were ever awakened. This precaution allowed him to decide their fate after his own resurrection. This chamber concealed the key to unlock all the sarcophagi, in the event he decided it best to release them from their prison.", + "The glowing inscription on the wall is written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and can be read by any character who understands it. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check identifies this as a magical incantation, and understands that reading the entire inscription aloud will trigger a magical effect. The inscription reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i By his decree, we met our end;}", + "{@i By mine alone, you rise again.}" + ] + }, + "The inscription acts as a magical key that unlocks all the sarcophagi in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} and 44a when spoken aloud. Upon reading it, the words echo through the halls, followed by a minor earthquake. Moments later, the sealing charms on the sarcophagi begin to shatter one by one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roll Initiative", + "entries": [ + "As the seals begin to break, roll for initiative. At the end of each round, choose a random sarcophagus\u2014a {@creature Mummy|XMM} will break free from it and immediately search for life to devour. This process continues until all the sarcophagi are open, 47 in total. The characters must choose: stand and fight, or make a quick escape.", + "If the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} detect no living creatures to attack, they will wander the halls in confusion for {@dice 1d4} hours. Eventually, they will move en masse to {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, and then to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} (see 'Developments' under {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} for details on what happens if the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} encounter {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manual of Golems", + "entries": [ + "Resting atop the lectern is a {@item Manual of Iron Golems|XDMG}, filled with the arcane rites and precise instructions necessary to forge one. This tome was penned by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor as part of his work on the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a towering war construct commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The characters will confront this massive sentinel in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}. For more details, see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}.", + "Any creature that reads the manual learns the information listed under 'Statistics' in the titan's entry in {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powerful Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the podiums in the room each hold a powerful magical scroll, magic that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} stored here in preparation for any uncertainties following the Great Awakening. The scrolls are sealed in protective casings marked with the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. These casings can only be opened by dispelling the symbol with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability, or by touching the casing with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "The scrolls include a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Transmute Rock|XGE}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Control Weather|XPHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Earthquake|XPHB}. The fourth scroll was once a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Resurrection|XPHB}, but lies ruined amidst the pieces of its shattered pedestal.", + "The scrolls are all written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "46. Haunted Temple", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you approach the chamber, an intense cold seizes your body, growing stronger with each step. The chamber is a grand temple, strewn with rubble, ancient corpses, and shattered benches. At the head of the temple stands an imposing podium, with a beautifully carved pulpit at its center. Your eyes, however, are drawn to the dozens of ghosts that fly about the room. The phantoms moan and gasp as they drift aimlessly through the air above the benches." + ] + }, + "Much of the sanctification of cloth for the mummification rites was performed in this temple. However, the clerics were unable to complete the mummification of all the citizens summoned here and were forced to abandon them, halffinished, as they interred themselves instead.", + "Since the dead here were only half-wrapped in the sanctified cloth, portions of their souls were able to filter out of their bodies upon death. These partial souls were then corrupted by necromantic energies, turning them into spirits. These phantoms fly about the room confused about their state of existence, wanting to but unable to pass on.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The spirits in the area radiate an unnatural light, suffusing the temple with a dim, blue-green glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Spectral Wishings", + "entries": [ + "The room contains three {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and seven {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are spirits with mostly intact souls, able to think and reason clearly. The {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}, however, are fragmented beings\u2014large parts of their spirit remains trapped within their bodies, while the rest forms the ethereal mass that haunts the air. {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} are confused and aloof; they only attack if commanded so by the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}.", + "The holy magic within the purple fog has given the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} a more substantial physical form. As a result, they cannot use their Incorporeal Movement or Etherealness feature. These phantoms are clearly visible, can be easily felt when touched, and when spoken to, their voices carry the same vividness as any living creature.", + "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are tethered to their corpses, which restricts their movement to areas 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. They possess no special ability to open any of the sealed doors and cannot enter {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass} as long as the protective charms there remain active.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloth Bindings", + "entries": [ + "There are ten cadavers in the room, each half-wrapped in sanctified bindings. If the characters remove these bindings, the ten spirits will finally be able to pass on in peace. If any of the spirits are slain, but their corpses are not freed from their bindings, they will reform after 24 hours\u2014 enraged and frustrated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} approach and plead with the characters to free them by cutting the bindings from the corpses in the room. Having been trapped in this form for so long, they are impatient and reluctant to answer many questions, though they can be persuaded to do so.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check for each question they wish to ask the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}. They possess complete knowledge of the catacombs ({@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through {@adventure 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}), including the purpose and secrets of every room. However, being bound to this temple and its adjoining rooms as spirits, they have no knowledge of how these rooms may have changed since the Cataclysm.", + "If the characters antagonize the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}, refuse to free them, or fail a Charisma check to persuade them to answer questions, the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attack, calling upon the specters for assistance. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attempt to possess the characters, intending to use their bodies to cut the bindings and free themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape from Above", + "entries": [ + "A section of the temple, on its southwestern corner, is illuminated by light filtering through cracks in the ceiling, 20 feet above. Any attack that deals more than 10 Bludgeoning or Force damage to the ceiling at that location causes part of it to collapse, revealing an opening out onto the surface above. Creatures standing directly beneath the collapse must succeed on a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or take {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage as the rubble crashes down.", + "Creatures can scale the rubble and stone walls to reach the opening 20 feet above with a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Those who make it to the top find themselves in {@adventure area 30|SoD|9|30. Looted Warehouse}, surrounded by broken crates and barrels." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "47. Forge of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The two large sets of double doors leading into and out of this area are locked with a magical seal bearing the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be removed by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability, or by touching the door with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "If the characters open the locked doors, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The open doors reveal a chamber bathed in green light, emanating from symbols and charms drawn across the walls. The room once functioned as a workshop where metal constructs were crafted and repaired, however, half of the workshop is buried beneath rubble. Chains dangle from the 30-foot ceiling, some still holding metal pieces and broken parts. Scattered throughout the chamber are constructs in various stages of assembly\u2014some standing, others suspended by chains, and others lying on the floor. No sound emanates from the room." + ] + }, + "This was one of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s many workshops, where he crafted {@creature WBrass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}\u2014constructs made to obey his every command. A massive collapse destroyed most of the equipment, leaving the workshop in disarray.", + "Among all the debris in the room, only three {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} remain intact; the rest are too damaged to be repaired. However, these sentinels have no souls in them and are therefore nothing more than harmless metal husks. As these constructs were prepared ahead of time to be imbued with souls, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could easily transplant a soul into them without any of the associated costs (see '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow", + "entries": [ + "This chamber is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection etched upon the walls. The charms prevent Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside.", + "No sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can enter or be created in this chamber." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the workshop:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Wall", + "entries": [ + "The protective charms etched into the wall are powered by three amber spheres, each placed in a slot among the carvings. With the right tools, such as a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, characters can remove the amber without needing a check. Each of the three spheres of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If two or more spheres are removed, the protective charms fade and the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} effect dissipates. The effect reactivates when two or more spheres are placed back into the slots." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "The three soulless {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are each encrusted with 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, divided into six spheres, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Search the Room", + "entries": [ + "The workshop is a chaotic mess. Characters that search the room can do so with either a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. All characters can make the check, but only once per character. What they find depends on the result, as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers three {@item Bolt of Slaying|XDMG|Bolts of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The character finds a magical item called {@item Iron Bands of Bilarro|XDMG}, pressed under layers of piled up metal. The trinket is accompanied by written instructions on how to use it, including the command word to activate it: \"Kazuga\"' The magical item is made of shiny brass and is slightly cold to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers that many of the chains holding aloft tools, metal parts, and a few broken sentinels within the room are suspended by a single {@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}, 20 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "48. Sunken Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room beyond is partially inundated with sand. Bits of furniture, torn parchment, and debris are visible amidst the accumulated pile." + ] + }, + "This room once stored all the ledgers and paperwork necessary for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to fund and supply the workshop, including records of the souls used to imbue the city's sentinels. Now, the paperwork lies scattered or buried beneath the sand, most of it lost or destroyed.", + "The sand is filling the room too slowly to pose a significant threat to the characters. But if you want to ramp up the tension or think your players could use an encounter, you may have the {@creature Roper|XMM} that haunts Anan'Thul rise from the sand and attempt to snatch one of the characters (see {@adventure Roper in the Sand|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "49. Chamber of Purification", + "entries": [ + "Rubble has collapsed onto the long hallway leading to this room, leaving only a narrow opening among the cracks. Creatures on one side of the rubble can peer through to the other, but only Tiny-sized or amorphous creatures can squeeze through the small opening. Any attempt to dig through the rubble triggers a collapse, completely sealing the opening.", + "When a character peeks through the crack in the rubble, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you peer through the crack, you spot a room on the other side where a wooden mannequin stands against the wall. The mannequin is dressed in a full set of plate armor, crafted from a strange gray material. Glowing hieroglyphics are etched into the armor, casting a dim golden light around it. A richly adorned yellow cloak hangs from the side of the armor. The rest of the room remains out of view." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Room", + "entries": [ + "In this room, the clerics of Anan'Thul sanctified the cloth bindings with {@item Holy Water|XPHB} and incantations. The scrolls and notes scattered throughout the chamber describe the process and explain its intended purpose. Unfortunately, after the closing of {@adventure the Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}, the ritual can no longer be replicated.", + "The {@item Telstang Armor|SandsOfDoom|Armor} on the mannequin once belonged to {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to Anan'Thul. Officially, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was sent to assist with the preparations for the Cataclysm, but in truth, she was sent to spy on {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was 'laid to rest' in {@adventure area 50|SoD|9|50. Ishva's Chambers}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +1} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@adventure Hardened Armor|SoD|16|Armors} and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes. It is valued at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Telstang_Armor.webp" + }, + "title": "Telstang Armor" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloak of Protection", + "entries": [ + "A yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}, featuring a symbol of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} hangs on the side of the armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holy Water", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the {@item Vial|XPHB|Vials} and {@item Holy Water|XPHB|Flasks} on the desks discover that they contain {@item Holy Water|XPHB}, though much of it has spoiled over the millennia. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation} or {@skill Religion}) check allows a character to salvage up to five Flasks of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "50. Ishva's Chambers", + "entries": [ + "This door is sealed with a magical symbol depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, its palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "When a character approaches the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Loud thumping echoes from the stone door, as if someone is repeatedly hurling their entire body against it from the other side. The door is sealed with a blue magical mark resembling a gauntlet, and it does not seem to budge." + ] + }, + "The thumping originates from {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, once a powerful servant of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} who was mummified and interred in this room. Now turned into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} senses the faint life force of the characters on the other side and, driven by hunger, attempts to tear down the door.", + "Just days before the Cataclysm, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} uncovered {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s plot to break away from the Anubian Empire. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} planned to strike after the Great Awakening, when the Empire would be at its weakest, using his construct armies to wage war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and seize a vast portion of the Empire for himself. Unfortunately for {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} knew she was a spy\u2014right from the beginning\u2014and never intended on letting her go. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} bound her in sanctified cloth and imprisoned her in these chambers, planning to use her as leverage against Ammu when the time came.", + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}'s undead mind is too far gone for any form of communication. Once the stone door is opened, she immediately lunges at any living creature in sight, driven by insatiable hunger. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} (CR 5), but she does not have access to her Legendary Actions or Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] features.", + "The room is sparsely furnished, containing only a simple bed and a table.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} carries a total of 340 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry in her body.", + "Resting on a table in the room is a richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword called a {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom} which functions as a {@item Longsword|XPHB}. The {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom} is a {@item +1 Longsword|XDMG|Longsword +1} that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wall Scratches", + "entries": [ + "The walls have hundreds of words etched into the stone, streaked with smears of dried blood as if scratched by claws.", + "In rare moments of clarity, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} used her own nails to etch the information she collected as a spy, hoping that whoever found her could make sense of them and bring the information back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Unfortunately, most of the scribbles are incoherent.", + "Some of the intelligible etchings are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i Hakkar...raitor...}", + "{@i ...entinels...harmed...relics. Hakkari...ight against Ammu}", + "{@i ...of Brass can't control the titan.}", + "{@i ...warned...will steal the Pharaoh's soul with the Han...}", + "{@i ...e amber cores are its weak...}", + "{@i Something sings to me. Its voice is beautiful. I wait happily for its whispers, telling me that everything will be okay. Keep singing to me, please.}", + "{@i My armor...where...rmor...}", + "{@i Lord Amm...baby?}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers1.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51. Fane of the Brass Priest", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Yz_Speech.webp" + }, + "title": "Yz adresses his clan" + }, + "The state of this chamber varies depending on how far the excavation has progressed into the {@adventure fane|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}. If Clan Bloodpaw hasn't yet reached the fane, the area is buried under thick layers of rubble.", + "If the excavation has reached and cleared the path to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus, then proceed with the following description:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The excavation's true purpose finally unfolds. At the far end of the hall, now mostly cleared of debris, a towering podium rises from the rubble, supporting an enormous sarcophagus. The casket gleams with a dull golden luster, its once-pristine surface now scarred and tarnished from years buried under stone. Laborers continue to clear the remaining debris, bowing low in reverence each time they pass the golden casket. Soldiers stand watch, their focus split between their duties and the whispered prayers they enact, their eyes locked to the podium as they eagerly await the moment the sarcophagus is fully revealed." + ] + }, + "Unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been killed, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Standing near the casket, a towering figure looms, its dark, spike-ridden plate armor barely able to conceal the streaks of dried blood that cover it. A towering, bloodstained shield bristling with jagged spikes rests in one hand, while in the other, a long, cruel flail etched with glowing hieroglyphs sways back and forth. As it moves, the flail's spiked ball drags along the floor, carving effortlessly through the stone with a screeching sound that echoes through the chamber." + ] + }, + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} chose to entomb himself here, driven by a dream of rising to crowds of cheering citizens from atop the balconies\u2014clapping and bowing as he passed\u2014before making his way out into the new world. Unfortunately for him, that dream would never come to pass.", + "The golden sarcophagus contains the still-living body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, and wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. Unlike the other gnolls entombed in the catacombs, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was shielded from the necromantic energies by protective charms on his tomb and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he carries. Though {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was brought back to life by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, he has been unable to free himself due to the debris sealing his coffin.", + "Deprived of sustenance, the High Priest has endured solely through his communion with the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}\u2014a pact that granted {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} an unnaturally extended life. The whispered promises he embraced have cursed him, transforming him into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, yet without the relentless hunger that drives others of his kind. Instead, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is marked by unnatural dark powers and a malignant disposition, his soul twisted by the very force that sustains him. This tenuous pact has kept him teetering on the edge of life, a shadow of his former self, bound to the will of a malevolent force that now holds him in its grasp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "If Clan Bloodpaw has excavated into this area, they place several {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches} around the room to keep it well-lit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51A. Fane's Balcony", + "entries": [ + "The balcony overlooks the fane from a height of 20 feet. It features five stone benches and a stone railing. Standing behind any of these provides {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half-Cover} against Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side.", + "The pile of rubble on the southern portion of the fane, right beneath the balcony, is high enough to reach up to it. This allows creatures to climb up or down into and from the balcony. Treat the pile of rubble as {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}.", + "Because of its great height and the purple fog that obscures vision, characters that remain quiet and out of view in the balcony can spy upon the excavation without the need for a check. A character is spotted if they make a loud sound and fail at a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If the characters are spotted, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see {@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Golden Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "After the excavation is complete and the last stone is removed atop the sarcophagus, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} stands beside the golden casket and addresses his clan members in the room with a brief speech. If the characters are present or spying from the balcony, you can narrate the speech as follows:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Now, on the verge of our triumph, I stand before you, my most loyal packmen, to reveal a holy secret bestowed upon me by his radiant grace\u2014glorious Lord Ammu. Our mission was not to save High Priest Hakkari, but to reclaim the Hand of Brass from his unworthy paws. Our Pharaoh has revealed that Hakkari was a treacherous mongrel, plotting rebellion against Anubia and working in these very catacombs to create golems to defy the Aru. Heresy! No longer will our Empire endure soldiers of metal, hidden from the Aru's light, who can resist the commands of our immortal Pharaoh. I command you to shut your eyes and bow before me, for I shall become the new righteous wielder of the Hand of Brass! With my ascension as High Priest, the Bloodpaw Clan will rise, and all will tremble before the weapons of war we will unleash upon the land!}\"" + ] + }, + "Allow the characters a chance to interrupt or attack at any point they like. Once {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finishes addressing his followers, all the gnolls except him kneel and close their eyes. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} then slides open the sarcophagus lid and plunges a small ceremonial dagger into {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s heart, killing the High Priest. He then takes the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, places it on his left hand, and attunes to it instantly.", + "With the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in his possession, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} triumphantly returns to camp as the entire encampment celebrates, before he begins to plan for his long journey back to Kunaten Keep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Conspiracy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s constructs, as direct creations of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, contain a portion of its power and cannot be influenced or attacked by other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014a fact that always troubled {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who feared an army beyond his control. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been sent by Ammu not to save {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, but to ensure he never awakens and that the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is safely returned, where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can keep close control over it.", + "Unbeknownst to {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, Ammu plans to kill him as soon as Al'Kirat is conquered. After that, he will seal the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in the deepest vault within the Great Pyramid, ensuring that no one can ever wield it against him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Resting Before the Final Fight", + "entries": [ + "Allowing your players to take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} just before confronting {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} in the final room is not only acceptable, but intended. The time-gated unearthing of the tomb is specifically designed to give the characters a chance to rest before the encounter. Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is stolen from Clan Bloodpaw, the characters will be hunted and will be unable to rest safely within Anan'Thul, forcing them to travel dozens of dangerous miles away to find safe haven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is coated in thick layers of gold. A creature can scrape off 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of gold dust from the sarcophagus for each hour of work, up to a maximum of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wears a striped head cloth known as a {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom}, adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. This {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom} functions as a {@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG} and is worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Around his neck, he wears a pendant with a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} valued at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already taken it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wears the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} on his left hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + "To seize the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must wait for the excavation to finish and for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus to be unearthed. No matter how they do it, they will likely need to make a swift escape from Anan'Thul before the legions of gnolls descend upon them to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting Yz", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is always present when the last remnants of debris are being cleared from the sarcophagus, and he is always accompanied by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}, but he wields a {@item Flail|XPHB} that functions as a {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control of the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "Whoever attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} gains control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul. If the characters spy on the excavation for too long and inadvertently allow {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to claim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will become much stronger if any sentinels are present. These sentinels would be compelled to obey {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and fight against the characters, turning an already deadly encounter into a certain defeat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter into a full-scale battle with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his soldiers, any workers who see or hear the fight will immediately flee to the camp to raise the alarm. Five minutes later, reinforcements arrive from {@adventure area 42b|SoD|9|42B. To Encampment}, consisting of the same soldiers as those in the hunting party (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM}, but in his weakened state, he is {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and currently has only 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He can do nothing but speak, and even his words are frail and pitiful. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s only ability is to command {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} within earshot to do his bidding, a task that requires only the sound of his voice\u2014so long as he still possesses the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. If alive, he does not join the battle between the characters and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, but he takes whatever measures he can to defend himself.", + "If {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is forced to fight the characters, you may allow him to use any abilities that rely solely on nothing more than his voice. Examples include his Dreadful Glare and Blasphemous Word features, the {@spell Command|XPHB} spell, and so on.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has the Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] feature, but in his case, it is the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, replace a footman with an {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom} or add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields a {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG} (in the form of a {@item Flail|XPHB}). He also carries 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, three {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} linked to the leaders of three other warbands in the area, a nonmagical ceremonial dagger with an adamantine blade worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "The magus carries a sphere of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which it uses as a focus. Each gnoll, except for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} on them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s primary goal is to secure the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. If it is within his reach, he is willing to spend a few turns obtaining it, and he will always focus his attacks on whoever is carrying it if he can reach them.", + "The rogues stealth and target those on the balcony. The magus teleports up the balcony using {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}, before knocking targets down with their {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB}.", + "The enchanter inspires {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and uses its magic to keep itself and the magus alive. The footmen stays on the ground floor, focusing on protecting the enchanter. If a brute is present, it climbs to the balcony to {@action Grapple|XPHB} enemies and toss them to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Intent", + "entries": [ + "This encounter is intended to be very challenging, if not utterly deadly, unless approached with caution. Players are expected to level the playing field by allying with {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, assassinating {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} in his sleep or stealing his magical items, unleashing mummies onto the gnoll camp, or any other such action of their devising." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Pack_Lord_Yz.webp" + }, + "title": "Pack Lord Yz" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The chapter concludes when any of the three factions\u2014 the characters, Clan Bloodpaw, or {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}\u2014survives and successfully claims the power of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory for Yz", + "entries": [ + "A victory for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} means claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and killing {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. The gnoll encampment erupts in celebration as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} breaks open casks of honey, leaving the soldiers drunk and sluggish on the sweet nectar for an entire day.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} in his possession to contact three of the nearest warbands of Clan Bloodpaw, directing them to converge on the encampment in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}. Within 48 hours, over 120 fresh Anubian soldiers arrive in Anan'Thul, where they are ordered to rebuild the ziggurat to become {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s new fortress. Once they are here, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sets out for Kunaten Keep to join the main army.", + "It takes {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} five days to reach Kunaten Keep. He travels with three full battlegroups, totaling 15 soldiers in his retinue: five {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, three {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magus}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanter}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. Characters can track them with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The DC increases by 5 for each full day {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is ahead of them. Add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} manages to reach Kunaten Keep, he will be out of the characters' reach for most of the adventure. They will have another opportunity to confront him during the Siege of Al'Kirat (see '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of Clan Bloodpaw", + "entries": [ + "Characters who escape with the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} will be relentlessly tracked and hunted by Clan Bloodpaw. The next two times you roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, the result is always the '{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}' encounter on {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom}. These Anubians are members of Clan Bloodpaw who have tracked the characters and aim to slaughter them to restore their lost honor and reclaim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Characters who suspect they are being tracked can make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to track their pursuers. If successful, they encounter the gnolls and gain an opportunity to ambush them instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari's Rise", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is no ally to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, but that doesn't make him a friend to Al'Kirat either. He is focused on his own survival and the restoration of his city's power. If saved and offered a partnership, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is willing to unearth hundreds of sentinels from the sunken city and send them to aid Al'Kirat in their war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014but this would require him to keep the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has been attuned to the relic for so long that he can no longer willingly unattune from it. In other words, if required to relinquish it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} would have to die. In such case, he makes a desperate stand to the bitter end, commanding all sentinels within view to defend him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the High Priest honors his bargain and musters a battalion of constructs, which assists the characters in the final chapter of the adventure. For more information on the consequences of this action, refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Embrace Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} rises as the dark lord of Anan'Thul, his power slowly restored as he yields to the insidious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Within months, he begins unearthing the legions of mummies entombed deep within the catacombs, bending them to his will. One by one, Clan Bloodpaw falls, twisted by his dark magic and made into loyal servants. Under his reign, the Sunken City of Anan'Thul becomes a bastion of darkness, a forsaken realm where evil festers and the light dares not tread." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are forever bound to their metal forms, unable to attain true freedom as their souls are permanently fused with their suits. Only the destruction of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can grant their souls true freedom.", + "However, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could choose not to command them, allowing the sentinels to live out their eternal existence in whatever manner they wished. If given this chance, the sentinels are deeply grateful and will depart from the city as soon as they can, venturing out into the world. Depending on how they were treated, some sentinels might even choose to continue traveling with the characters or aid in the defense of Al'Kirat against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Across the vast worlds of the multiverse, myths persist of unreachable places filled with wonder and magic. Some speak of golden cities concealed within the jungles, while others tell of paradises nestled atop sky-piercing peaks. There are stories of islands teeming with technological marvels and of floating temples guarding the secret to everlasting life. Such places demand more than simple exploration\u2014they call for extraordinary courage, personal growth, and the resolve to endure countless trials. These challenges test the spirit, separating the unworthy from those able to rise to greatness. The Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet is one such legend\u2014or at least, it was once upon a time.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is the guardian and gatekeeper of the Roaming Treasury, a mystical demiplane that safeguards the treasures and tributes amassed by the Aru\u2014a pantheon of gods who have spent eternity exploring the infinite reaches of the multiverse. Scattered throughout the myriad of worlds are numerous entrances to this treasury, each mobile, everchanging, and transient in its own unique way\u2014yet all lead to the same realm of boundless wealth, power, and knowledge, awaiting those bold enough to find it.", + "Reaching the Roaming Treasury is no small feat, as it demands the completion of perilous trials and challenges, each as unique as the gateway that guards it. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, doubling as the gate and its warden, grants entry only to the worthy, while the rest face their doom in the very attempt.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter starts in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. How they are guided there depends on their Path of Fate, as described ahead on the {@adventure Paths of Fate|SoD|10|Paths of Fate}. That said, you can start this chapter at any time the characters choose to visit the settlement after reaching 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "To prepare for this chapter, review the entry on {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} on {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes} and the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Additionally, since the characters will be traveling across the Wasteland for a large part of this chapter, make sure you have the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} tables ready to handle any random encounters the characters may find during their journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury lies concealed within a massive sandstorm that endlessly circles around the Wasteland. To navigate the storm and locate the Treasury, the party requires the Scarab Key, a special trinket which is split into two parts. Reuniting the two halves is a challenge crafted by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to test those who seek entry.", + "The chapter begins with the characters arriving at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search of a Druid, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who holds one fragment of the key. Unfortunately, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has ventured off to investigate peculiar animal behavior in the region and has not returned. Matters escalate when the settlement is attacked by a flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. After repelling the attackers, the characters track {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to a verdant grove hidden within the crags, where a young {@creature Dryad|XMM} has taken him hostage. By rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, the characters secure the first fragment of the Scarab Key.", + "Inscribed upon the key fragment is a map that guides the party to the Lunar Shrine, a ruined temple atop the Eastspire Mountains built in honor of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the Aru guardian of the Treasury. There, an ancient monument reveals the purpose of the Treasury and the tests required to enter, as well as a map leading to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} herself. All they need now is the final half of the Scarab Key, currently in the possession of a group of bandits trailing behind the Treasury and the great sandstorm that hides it.", + "The characters plunge into the sandstorm to confront the bandits. After defeating them amidst the swirling chaos, the two fragments of the Scarab Key reunite, pointing the way to the Eye of the Storm. There, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} meets and judges the party, allowing them passage into the Roaming Treasury.", + "Once inside the Roaming Treasury, the characters uncover the vast wonders of the demiplane, retrieve priceless treasures, and claim the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of great power. However, they must be careful to adhere to the Treasury's sacred rules, as breaking them risks triggering the collapse of the demiplane, forcing the characters to flee or perish within it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10} is designed for a party of 7th or 8th level characters. The character's are expected to gain one level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level if they find, explore, and survive the perils of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Acquiring the left-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Each still-beating heart returned to Zarai: {@b 50 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Uncovering the Lunar Shrine: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Acquiring the right-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Entering the Roaming Treasury: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claiming the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter Background", + "entries": [ + "This chapter handles several interwoven storylines. This section provides all the backstory you need to prepare for it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Never-Ending Storm", + "entries": [ + "Circling the Wasteland in an endless loop, a colossal sandstorm rages on. It measures two miles wide and advances at six miles a day (or roughly 5 feet a round). Without proper protection, the storm's abrasive sands strip away flesh, leaving victims flayed to the bone. Any traveler caught in its path is doomed unless they can find shelter to survive the storm's wrath.", + "This mysterious storm has puzzled and terrified the Kirati for generations. To them, it is a manifestation of the Wasteland's many curses. That is because unlike normal sandstorms, which are brief and fleeting, this tempest has persisted for as long as anyone can remember.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "She Who Is Powerful", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati correctly attribute the storm to unnatural origins, but the truth buried within its heart defies even the wildest beliefs of the most superstitious tieflings.", + "At the eye of the storm dwells a living deity\u2014one of the Aru\u2014who, eight thousand years ago, blessed the gnolls and freed them from demonic oppression. This Aru, called {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, honored by the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful,' survived both the devastating aftermath and the lingering corruption of the Cataclysm.", + "This {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, like many divine avatars across other worlds, is a mere aspect of the true deity, whose real essence resides in the outer planes, indifferent to the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. This avatar, hereafter referred to simply as '{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet},' is the architect of the never-ending storm, designed both as a shield against the Wasteland's toxic miasma and as a trial for those courageous enough to seek her and prove themselves worthy of her boon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ravaging Madness", + "entries": [ + "The convocation of the great spell that ultimately caused the Cataclysm left the goddess profoundly weakened. Years spent enduring the Cataclysm's fallout and wandering the corrupted Wasteland have further depleted her essence. As a result, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can no longer fully manifest her oncemagnificent form\u2014a lioness of titanic size and power. Now, her body disintegrates into sand mere moments after taking shape, forcing her to constantly rematerialize to maintain a physical form. To conserve her dwindling energy, she prefers to manifest only her head, trading mobility for greater stability. Yet even this meager form cannot fully withstand the strain; large clusters of her body turn to sand and fall from her form whenever she speaks or moves.", + "The sandstorm enveloping {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} shields her from the corruption of the Wasteland, its magic as potent as its physical fury. Neither the creeping Rust nor the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} can penetrate this protective barrier. However, this barrier also isolates the goddess, limiting her awareness of the world beyond. Roaming the dunes in isolation, she remains hidden from the malevolent essence that festers deep within the Wasteland, her decaying existence sustained by the last vestiges of her divine essence." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trial of a Goddess", + "entries": [ + "In this world, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} decreed that access to the Roaming Treasury would require two trials: locating its hidden gate and earning her permission as its guardian. To this end, two keys were forged, forming a single golden scarab figurine when joined together. Each piece bore a portion of a map engraved on its underside.", + "Owning only one half of the map would guide its holder to a mountaintop shrine (see '{@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}'), where a stone tablet explained the significance of the scarabs and a compass hinted at the location of the Roaming Treasury.", + "The golden scarab, when fully assembled, was more than just a map; it was also a guide and a key. When the two pieces united, the scarab would spring to life, flying and leading the way towards the Roaming Treasury. Those who arrived at the treasury with the completed scarab were granted immediate access, while others were required to provide tributes or undergo further trials in order to enter.", + "Throughout the millennia, the scarab pieces have been found time and again, enabling countless adventurers to meet the goddess and gain access to the Roaming Treasury. Each time, a new golden scarab is forged, split into two, and spread across the land, awaiting its discovery by the next fortunate\u2014or doomed\u2014set of explorers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} who leads the settlement at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, holds the left half of the Scarab Key. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the scarab years ago, during a mission while working for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, recovering it from the neck of a gnoll mummy he and his group defeated.", + "Struck by the beauty of the scarab, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} chose to bid on the trinket and keep it. Busy with his duties, however, he never found the time to climb the mountains and investigate where the map found on the underside of the scarab might lead. Instead, he kept the trinket as a keepsake, hoping that perhaps one day he could explore its secrets.", + "If the characters often find themselves in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, they are likely to encounter {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} several times throughout {@i Sands of Doom}. However, they are unlikely to realize the significance of the scarab he holds, even as they spot it hanging around the Druid's neck.", + "By the time the characters finally learn of the scarab's importance, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} will have disappeared, kidnapped by a curious desert {@creature Dryad|XMM}. The characters will need to track him down and rescue him before they can negotiate or force him to part with the trinket." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Right-Sided Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the right half of the Scarab Key was hidden within the crumbling ruins of an ancient Anubian settlement, perched high in the Northspire Mountains. However, it is discovered and claimed by either {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} or {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, as detailed below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} claims the fragment, hoping to use it to enter the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} claims the fragment to ensure that neither {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} nor the characters can obtain it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter who retrieves the right half of the Scarab Key, they deliver it to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the merciless leader of the Black Company, a band of cutthroat bandits that prowl the Wasteland. To reclaim the piece of the scarab, the party must challenge {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and wrest the artifact from his murderous grip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do people know?", + "entries": [ + "The characters may learn of the Never-Ending Storm at any point in {@i Sands of Doom}. To learn more, they may ask caravaneers for rumors and legends, consult adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild for firsthand accounts, or turn to libraries and historians for recorded lore.", + "If so, the following details can be shared freely:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The storm is known by many names. Beastfolk call it the Blizzard of Bones, for the flayed corpses entwined in its gusts. The orcs see it as a symbol of the desert's anger, dubbing it the Great Wrath. The tieflings and other Kirati refer to it as the Never-Ending Storm.", + "The storm circles Center Spire in a clockwise motion, always remaining within the bounds of the surrounding mountains. Though some believe there is a specific pattern to its path, no one has yet deciphered it.", + "The storm is clearly magical in nature. All divination attempts to scry into it have resulted in failure.", + "A central point, referred to as the 'Eye of the Storm,' is believed to exist. A failed expedition by the Seekers to find it resulted in all of their deaths.", + "Despite its size, the storm is hard to find in the vast Wasteland. On the other hand, once spotted, its slow pace makes it relatively easy to avoid or outrun." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Scarab_Key_Parts.webp" + }, + "title": "Two halves of the Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Full_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Full Scarab Key" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company, a band of human mercenaries, arrived in Kirat claiming a desire to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. But when the caravans departed Kunaten Keep for the Pyramid, they instead veered west and established a hidden base in the Eastspire Mountains. Their real intention was to turn to banditry, ambushing treasure-laden caravans traveling between the Pyramid, Kunaten Keep, and Al'Kirat. Once their haul was secured, the plan was to flee north to the coast, where their moored ship was ready to whisk them away with their newfound wealth.", + "Ironically, their greed spared them from the massacre the expedition suffered at the hands of the Anubians. Yet this twist of fate left them stranded in the unforgiving Wasteland\u2014with no caravans to plunder, no money, dwindling supplies, and encircled by a horrifying army of ghoulish gnolls sowing death throughout the desert.", + "The bandits, forced to either leave Kirat or face starvation, are eventually saved by the intervention of either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (depending on the characters' Path of Fate, see {@adventure Right-Sided Scarab|SoD|10|Trial of a Goddess}), who supplies them with resources and a renewed purpose. In return, the bandits agree to form an uneasy alliance with this NPC in order to hunt for the Roaming Treasury. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the ruthless leader of the Black Company, is then entrusted with the right half of the Scarab Key, and the bandits fan out across the desert, determined to locate the remaining piece.", + "Now, members of the Black Company have spread across Kirat in pursuit of the left piece of the Scarab Key. In Al'Kirat, some members skulk the streets in search of information. Others range across the Wasteland on horseback, tirelessly chasing any hint that might lead them to their prize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Members", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company comprises around ninety individuals. Of these, twenty are {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, trained in the use of grimfire weapons. Another twenty are {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}] armed with {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and fifteen are {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} who excel at shooting Crossbows from horseback. The remaining thirty-five are noncombatants, which includes sailors, cooks, servants, women, craftsmen, and wounded gang members, all of whom use the {@creature Bandit|XMM} stat block. They gang has thirty {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" + }, + "title": "Black Company Bandit" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Weapons", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company takes its name from the black powder they use, a substance capable of producing explosions strong enough to breach walls or cause lethal destruction. This powder is crafted from grimstone, rare rocks mined from the Drek'Alor mountains in the dwarvish lands to the west.", + "Years ago, the bandits captured a dwarvish ship transporting crates of grimstone, and have since used the stolen cargo to forge their infamy across the human lands to the north. However, their once-abundant supply has now dwindled to a few remaining satchels. Desperate to secure wealth before their advantage is lost, they have ventured to Kirat, gambling everything on one final opportunity to retire as legends rather than as common brigands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price", + "entries": [ + "The scarcity of grimpowder helps regulate the value of grimfire weapons. {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} looted by the characters from any gunslinger can be sold in Al'Kirat for 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, on the other hand, sells for 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per charge it has." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gunslinger Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} use the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM}, but have a +7 to hit with all weapon attacks and are CR 4. They possess the Mounted Combatant feature, as detailed below. In addition, they also wield a single {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} which they are proficient with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mounted Combatant", + "entries": [ + "The gunslinger has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Melee Attacks against unmounted creatures smaller than its mount. It can force an attack aimed at its mount to target itself instead. If the mount is subjected to an effect that requires a Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} for half damage, the mount takes no damage on a successs and half damage on a failure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon Attack:} +7 to hit, reach 30/90 ft., one target. {@i Hit:} 29 ({@damage 4d12 + 3}) Piercing damage. All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once. It must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} before it can be shot again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Among a group of gunslingers, one is responsible for carrying a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} to reload their firearms. A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel with fire triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking only half damage on a success. Objects caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key. For further details, see {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} with the following modifications: he has 105 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} rather than one. Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. If defeated, he triggers these satchels into a devastating explosion to take others down with him (see {@adventure One Last Hurrah|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Garret_Thorne.webp" + }, + "title": "Garret Thorne" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Hideout (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's hideout lies at the eastern base of the Eastspire Mountains. Horse trails leading to the cave can be spotted 4 miles away with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The cave once served as the lair of a {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, before it was slain by the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}' grimfire.", + "The hideout has four large caverns, which feature pools of clear, fresh water fed by thin waterfalls that stream from the ceiling. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} make use of barrels and crates for furniture and string hammocks for their beds. At the center of the largest chamber lies the skeleton of the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, its ribs forming a hollow where the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} store their loot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have gathered a trove of Anubian rinkets and baubles, stolen from travelers or uncovered from ruins during their short time here. The trove is valued at 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs a total of 500 pounds. Alongside this trove is a separate pile holding 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have stockpiled enough food to provide 100 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's main fighting force has left in search of the Roaming Treasury, leaving 35 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to guard the cave. If attacked, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} put up a show of resistance but will quickly surrender once a few of them are defeated. Most of these {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are either weakened by disease and injury or lack experience in battle. If questioned, they can only point the characters to the Lunar Shrine (see {@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}), as they know {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} found what he was looking for with the information found there." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting the Black Company", + "entries": [ + "It is important to properly set up {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company. Use the events described below to gradually introduce the Black Company to the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Reports of human {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} terrorizing the Wasteland have flooded into Al'Kirat. Though brigands are common, these outlaws are different\u2014highly organized, well-supplied, and wielding {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} with plenty of grimpowder to spare. Travelers leaving the city are warned not to trust humans they meet in the Wasteland. In response to the growing threat, the city has placed a bounty on any human traveling the dunes while bearing a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. Each pistol delivered to the Adventurer's Guild earns 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravan Massacre", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company scours the desert, pillaging and killing in pursuit of information on the left half of the Scarab Key.", + "At a time of your choosing while the party travels across the Wasteland, they come across the aftermath of a brutal ambush\u2014a military caravan, once well-defended, now massacred by the Black Company. Charred bodies and debris bear witness to the raw power of {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}. The dead have been stripped of valuables and the beasts of burden taken. The caravan could be Kirati, Gnoll, or Orcish (your choice), and the attack occurred {@dice 1d4} days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Introducing Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "At some point during this chapter, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company will ambush the characters. Before running this chapter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when this confrontation takes place: (1) before the characters reach Zarai in their search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, at a moment of your choosing; (2) in Zarai, the day after {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has been rescued; (3) during their journey to the Lunar Shrine, at a moment of your choosing; (4) as they approach the Never-Ending Storm.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} surrounds the party with 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, all mounted on 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} (each shared by two riders). If in Zarai, they encircle the settlement, seizing random civilians as hostages.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} orders the party to surrender. If they resist, his forces fire enough grimfire shots to incapacitate them. He is searching for information on the left half of the Scarab Key, promising mercy to those who share what they know\u2014a lie.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Robbing the Party", + "entries": [ + "Once subdued, the party is robbed. Each character may attempt a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) or a Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check to hide their valuables. For every point below 10 on their roll, the character loses 100 coins and one random item from their inventory. If half or more of the party fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} take half of their Traveling Supplies. If a character carries a piece of the Scarab Key and fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} discover and seize it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate Intervenes", + "entries": [ + "As their belongings are stripped away and {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} prepares to execute them, fate intervenes. A terrifying tremor ripples through the ground, heralding the arrival of two {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes}, drawn by the scent of so many horses. If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not already with the party, it is instead her who fatefully arrives\u2014 darkening the sky with a cascade of acid.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, thrown into disarray, flee in all directions\u2014 giving the party a chance to escape." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "This chapter begins at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Who guides the characters to the settlement, and what motivations they might have for seeking the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, depends on the Path of Fate they are following.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] and [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice after the characters advance to 7th level, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will contact the characters through their dreams in order to assist them in locating the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. Through the dream, she offers them a brief description of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the sacred vault she guards, including the fact that it houses a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "To locate the treasury, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructs the party to travel to the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} and seek out {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who unknowingly holds one of the two keys they will need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} also reveals that the Rite of the Solar Throne resides within the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} seeks out the characters, hoping to gain their aid in locating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. She learned of the Aru's survival by studying the ancient hieroglyphics hidden in the submerged depths of the Temple of Aku'Tal (see {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}).", + "According to the hieroglyphics, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} welcomed many pilgrims during the time of Anubia, as she was the guardian to a vault of riches and wonders. The goddess granted entrance into this sacred vault only to those with the virtue to deserve it or those courageous enough to pass her tests. Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has no insight into the nature of these tests or where one must go to face them. What she does know is that the test requires finding two golden scarabshaped trinkets. Her latest investigation has also revealed that the Black Company, a ruthless band of desert bandits infamous for their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}, is actively searching for them.", + "At a time of your choosing during {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches the characters to request a partnership of mutual interest to uncover more about {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the legendary treasury she guards. At this moment, she confides in them her goals and ambitions, her growing concern that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen victim to the Wasteland's corruption, and her hope that the goddess can assist in this matter.", + "Unfortunately, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance, the characters will be blind as to how to proceed. They will have to visit the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} after they have reached 7th level, and subsequently help the settlement find {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, in order to advance this storyline. Thankfully, the Oasis is a frequent stop for travelers in the Wasteland, making it a likely destination for the party.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not join the characters as they work to help the settlement of Zarai and rescue {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}. However, as soon as they acquire the first piece of the Scarab Key, she reunites with the group and travels alongside them for the remainder of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Finding the Left-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} and retired member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, holds the left half of the Golden Scarab. He resides at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, a well-known landmark in the Wasteland. Recently, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} left the Oasis to investigate peculiar changes in animal behavior in the area and has yet to return. The people of Zarai are not yet alarmed, as {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} often takes long excursions into the desert.", + "Unbeknownst to them, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the source of the strange animal behavior: a {@creature Dryad|XMM} named {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has been using her magic to lure wild beasts to her grove. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} found the grove after tracking the animals, only to fall under her spell. Enthralled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has remained by her side.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has long known that blood has the power to cleanse the sands of the Wasteland and has relied on animal sacrifices to purify her grove. Now with the assistance of an unwilling {@creature Druid|XMM}, whose knowledge of the Wasteland's fauna has proven invaluable, she has learned of the {@creature Peryton|XMM}'s unique ability to extract the still-beating hearts of their prey. Through horrific experimentation, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} discovered that still-beating humanoid hearts purify the land far more effectively than animal blood ever could.", + "This revelation led to an alliance between {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. In exchange for allowing them to feast on the animals in her care, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} bring {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} the humanoid hearts she requires. And now, compelled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s magic, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} unwittingly revealed the location of Zarai\u2014a defenseless settlement ripe for attack\u2014giving the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} a new target for their gruesome harvest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Read up on Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Before running this section, consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}, to familiarize yourself with how these creatures steal hearts and what befalls those who fall victim to them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai", + "entries": [ + "The settlement is described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}.", + "When the characters reach Zarai, they find the town in a state of chaos as the locals prepare to flee the Oasis. News of an advancing Anubian army has filled them with fear, prompting a collective decision to march west. Amidst the flurry of activity, the townsfolk are packing crates, repairing sleds for the journey, and arguing over where to go once they leave the Wasteland. However, one unresolved concern lingers: {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, the town's {@creature Druid|XMM}, has yet to return from his recent journey, and the villagers are hesitant to leave without him.", + "If the characters ask about {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s whereabouts, they are told, \"{@i He went to investigate why the animals have been acting so strangely. All these herds migrating south\u2014he said it didn't make sense. There's nothing down south! What, are they climbing the Blackstone Gorge? It's ridiculous! But now it's been a week, and we have to leave. Where could he be!?}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The party may also spot {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} in Zarai, the {@creature Druid|XMM}'s {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} companion, visibly distressed by {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s prolonged absence. The boar paces restlessly through the town, letting out frustrated squeals as he does so.", + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM}, with the following changes: he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 4 (-3), and the ability to make two attacks with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Thanks to {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}'s thorough training, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Four members of the Black Company are keeping a low profile in Zarai, waiting for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to return. They have credible information that the {@creature Druid|XMM} carries a necklace fitting the description of the half-scarab they seek. Initially planning to sneak into his home at night, kill him, and steal the artifact, they now lay low and avoid any unnecessary attention.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} appear as well-armed humans, marked by battle scars, who deliberately avoid mingling with the locals. If questioned, they claim they are resting their horses and intend to leave in just a few days. They have taken shelter in an abandoned building on the outskirts of town and keep their two horses stabled by the tavern.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} use the statistics of {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} and each is armed with a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. The group is comprised of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}: The tall, ruggedly handsome leader of the group. He is confident and intelligent.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom|Crazy Eyes}: A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface}: Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle}: Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} holds a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} with 6 charges. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} keep their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} hidden, and reserve their use only for dire situations. All four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} carry {@dice 4d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attack on Zarai", + "entries": [ + "At any moment of your choice while the party is staying in Zarai, the Oasis comes under attack by a massive flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. The winged monstrosities swoop down and target any humanoid they can see. Some savagely slash their victims, while others pin them in place, violently pecking at their chests. Those who die\u2014or are held too long\u2014have their hearts magically ripped from their bodies, which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} carry off in their talons as grisly trophies.", + "Panic consumes the settlement as citizens flee in all directions. Knowing they can do little once the citizens have taken shelter indoors, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} keep their attack brief, lasting only up to 5 minutes. After collecting whatever hearts they are able to claim, the creatures retreat, disappearing into the skies flying south (they fly to Ashae's Grove).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Heartseekers", + "entries": [ + "If the characters step outside to challenge the creatures, seven {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} split from the main flock to engage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional two {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Peryton_Stealing_Heart.webp" + }, + "title": "Peryton steals a beating heart" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} claim {@dice 3d6} hearts from Zarai's populace and {@dice 2d6} of the victims will die in the process. If the characters intervened to fight some of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, these results are reduced by half. Those who survive despite losing their hearts are swiftly taken to the tavern and given first aid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The great boar, with his sharp sense of smell, detects a faint trace of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s scent on the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. He squeals in excitement sniffing at the corpses, flipping them over one by one and charging around in a frenzy." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledgeable Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Ssk'ar, the {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} who runs the tavern in Zarai, has seen the horrors caused by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} before, and is willing to explain that as long as the victims' wounds are stabilized, they can survive without their hearts\u2014for a time. However, if the hearts are not returned within a week, the victims will inevitably lose their will to live and likely commit suicide.", + "\"{@i Our people call it Ssov'ka Zith\u2014The Emptiness Within,}\" Ssk'ar explains. \"{@i First, the taste of food fades. Then, the colors of the world wash away. Soon, the desire to hunt, mate, or even eat abandons you. By the end of the week, they always seek death: a blade across the throat, a plunge from a cliff, or, for us lizard-kin, the most common end\u2014self-cannibalism.}\"", + "Ssk'ar does not know the exact method by which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} preserve stolen hearts, but is confident the hearts remain alive and beating until the monstrosities inevitably devour them, which they usually do as part of their mating ritual. Ssk'ar is confused as to why they would need this many, but explains that the hearts can be returned to the victims and inserted back where they belong, if they can be found.", + "If the characters decide to search for the stolen hearts, Ssk'ar advises restraining the heartless after a few days have passed, to stop them from taking their own lives. He explains that doing so might buy the characters enough time to retrieve the stolen hearts and save the victims." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Heartless victims recuperate overnight and return to work the following morning. While the hole in their chest is healed, the empty cavity where their heart once was remains open and disturbingly visible. Although they feel normal at first, their mental state rapidly declines with each passing day, ultimately driving them to suicide unless they are prevented from it or a new beating heart is placed upon the cavity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Find the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The villagers of Zarai have little hope of recovering the stolen hearts without the character's help. As such, they quickly pool their resources and gather 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, with which to offer to the characters if they manage to bring the hearts back.", + "Should the party decide to pursue the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to recover the stolen hearts or search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} reacts with surprising enthusiasm, squealing and running circles around them as if understanding their plans. The locals encourage the party to bring the boar, as his keen sense of smell can track both the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} and {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}. However, they advise against using him as a Hauler to carry supplies\u2014not only because he is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s prized companion, but because of his infamous habit of eating anything within reach." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/The_Heartless.webp" + }, + "title": "The Heartless" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Bandit's Gambit", + "entries": [ + "Unbeknownst to the characters, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface} were also victims of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton} attack and had their hearts stolen. Their companions discreetly carried them to the abandoned house they are staying under and nursed them back to health in secret. As they hear rumors about the fate of the heartless, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} grow uneasy. Then, when they realize the characters may go searching for the stolen hearts, they quickly decide their next move.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} approaches the characters as they prepare to leave Zarai and offers his help in recovering the stolen hearts. He presents himself as an expert tracker and skilled fighter, adding that he has his own horse and supplies, so he won't be a burden. If questioned about his motives, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} admits that one of his friends fell victim to the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, and he wants to do what he can to help them.", + "What {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} doesn't reveal is that he also had his heart stolen, which he hides in fear that the party might reject him if they worry about his condition deteriorating. He's equally careful not to mention his interest in finding the {@creature Druid|XMM}. In combat, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} relies on his {@item Scimitar|XPHB}, keeping his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} concealed in a rectangular leather pouch at his side, which he draws only in an emergency. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} knows others might recognize him as a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} if the pistol is seen.", + "If the party refuses to let {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} join them, he maintains a polite and respectful facade but secretly trails them from a mile away as they traverse the Wasteland. From such a distance, there is no check the characters can make to spot him. However, a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checkm made to obscure their tracks, can prevent {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} from continuing to follow them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "Charismatic and dependable, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a natural leader with a talent for wilderness survival and an easy-going attitude that inspires trust. Outwardly, he appears to embody the qualities of a hero and a loyal ally\u2014but a sinister darkness festers deep within his heart.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s innocence was stolen the day {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} raided his home, slaughtering his family and subjecting him to unspeakable abuse. Over time, this harsh existence became all he knew. When he was old enough to join them in their raids, he felt a twisted sense of pride at being included. The trauma of his youth has eroded his innocence, leaving him desensitized to pain and suffering. Now, he embraces a kill-or-be-killed worldview, where survival is all that matters.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} will do whatever it takes to earn the party's trust\u2014 he will form bonds with them, risk his life for their cause, and strategically reveal his secrets if it serves his purpose. However, his loyalty is nothing but a facade. Once he secures the piece of the scarab he needs and finds a chance to escape, his true, ruthless nature will emerge as he betrays the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insight Checks", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that while {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s outward demeanor\u2014his smiles, interest, and openness\u2014appears sincere, his eyes hold a stark, unsettling coldness. The hollow stare of someone utterly detached, a man who wouldn't mourn even the death of his own mother." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change of Heart", + "entries": [ + "In an ironic twist, losing his heart to the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} may be the best thing to have ever happened to {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}. When a new heart\u2014likely from a gentle and peaceful settler of Zarai\u2014 is placed in his chest, he begins a subtle but profound transformation. His long-held desire for pride and power fades, replaced by genuine thoughts of friends and family.", + "This emotional rebirth leads {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} to question his allegiance to the Black Company. In time, he abandons the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} entirely and fully aligns with the party's cause. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} is able to persuade {@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom|Crazy Eyes} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface} to follow him, but is ultimately forced to kill {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle} who tries to stop him from leaving the Black Company.", + "{@note Deprived of his heart, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s will to live will diminish as time passes. Consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry for guidelines on when he should make Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} to resist this effect and the repercussions if he fails them.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Perytons", + "entries": [ + "As the party searches for the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, the first Interesting Find you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced by a {@adventure Desert Herd|SoD|6|Desert Herd} encounter. These herds are migrating south, moving towards Ashae's Grove, and the characters can opt to follow them if they choose.", + "If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is with the party and they let him track the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton}'s scent, the first Creature Encounter you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced with a {@adventure Peryton|SoD|6|Peryton} encounter. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are planting stillbeating hearts into the sand in order to create fertile patches of land within the Wasteland (see 'Patches of Fertile Land' below). They will flee to Ashae's Grove if injured.", + "Whether the party follows the migrating herds, tracks the movements of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or simply travel south following the newly grown patches of vegetation, their path will lead them closer to Ashae's Grove. Its exact location is marked on the {@adventure small map|SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}. As they draw nearer to this location, the desolate landscape begins to transform\u2014 sparse, dried shrubs emerge on the hills, soon giving way to clusters of grass and the occasional towering pine.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Patches of Fertile Land", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} instructs the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to plant the still-beating hearts they collect in remote locations miles from her grove. This process purges the Rust from the cursed sand and allows plant life to thrive (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}).", + "Characters who investigate these patches of vegetation and succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check recognize the unnatural origin of the plants, noting that their growth is impossible in such barren terrain without water. Digging lightly beneath the plants uncovers sand saturated with blood, and with further excavation, a still-beating heart inside an amniotic sac can be found. Safely extracting the sac requires a successful {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Medicine}) check, but doing so dooms the nearby plant life to wither and perish. On a failure, the heart is extracted but the sac ruptures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amniotic Sac", + "entries": [ + "Denied a beating heart to consume for reproduction, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} mother births only stillborn young. The resulting amniotic sacs can be repurposed to preserve hearts indefinitely or to bury them like seeds in accordance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s will. If the sac ruptures, the heart dies in 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Grove", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove is {@b 12 miles} away from Zarai, which requires {@b 6 hours} of travel at a fast pace\u2014provided one knows exactly where it is. For its location, see the {@adventure map |SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}.", + "The closer the party gets to the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove, the more vegetation they notice scattered across the arid terrain. The area is dominated by rugged hills and deep canyons, forcing the characters to traverse winding valleys.", + "Once the party is within a {@b 6 miles} of the grove, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s animal spies alert her to their approach. Then, concerned that they might thwart her efforts to cleanse the Wasteland, she sends several of her enthralled beasts to eliminate them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking Animals", + "entries": [ + "A strange assortment of beasts approaches the party\u2014 creatures that would normally never work together. They encircle the group, watch with unnatural intensity, then attack. Their hearts have been taken by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}.", + "The attack comes in two waves: the first at a moment of your choosing, followed by a second 30 minutes later, leaving the party no time for a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} between battles.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The first wave consists of two {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM|Giant Scorpions}, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM}, a {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM}, and an {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}.", + "The second wave brings six {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}, a {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM}, an {@creature Elephant|XMM}, and a {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM}." + ] + }, + "After both waves are dealt with, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} stops sending her beasts against the characters, realizing that her attempts to stop them are futile and only places her animals in danger.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check recognize that the animals are under magical control.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}, add an additional {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} to each wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Happened to Them?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has been sacrificing the hearts of her beasts to nourish the soil, relying on the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}' magic to keep the creatures alive. As time passes, the heartless animals gradually lose their instincts, becoming hollow puppets under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s commands. While {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has noticed their unwavering loyalty, she remains blind to the withering of their once-vibrant spirits." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speak with Animals", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use magic to communicate with the animals, the creatures speak of the 'greater good,' convinced that protecting the land from intruders is essential for its restoration.", + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s influence is powerful, making them difficult to reason with. However, characters who succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check can break through their loyalty and persuade them to let the party proceed unharmed or to disclose information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dryad Messages", + "entries": [ + "After her animals are defeated, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} uses {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} spells to communicate with the characters. Through these creatures, she pleads with them to stop their advance, saying things like, \"{@i Stop it! You're ruining everything!}\", \"{@i Please, just go\u2014I'm restoring this desert! Can't you see the plants I've nurtured?}\", and \"{@i I know why you've come... but I had no choice! Without the hearts, this land would remain barren. It's all for the greater good\u2014please understand...}\"", + "Her messengers might include desert hares, chirping birds, or young ostriches." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood.", + "As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, enlisting {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Ashae", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is young and inexperienced, her mind and body resembling that of a 12 or 13-year-old child. From the edges of her grove, she witnesses the Wasteland's endless suffering\u2014hunger, thirst, and death stretching far beyond her borders. She knows her actions violate the natural order, and though they bring her profound sadness, she believes they are the only means of purging the corruption that plagues the land. She views her interventions as a painful but necessary correction, a sacrifice required to restore balance. To her, everyone must give something for the greater good\u2014even herself, as she endures the erosion of her own sanity for the sake of a greater cause.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Ignorance", + "entries": [ + "Having grown up in isolation, the young {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} has no understanding of her magical abilities or their influence on others. Animals instinctively agree with her views, abducted humanoids offer themselves willingly for her experiments, and even {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} dedicates himself entirely to her cause. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} does not realize that her {@creature Dryad|XMM} magic predisposes others to agree with her opinions, nor has she developed the ability to consciously control this power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Ashae", + "entries": [ + "When confronted by those immune to her charms and powerful enough to defeat her guardians, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} reacts with the terror of a frightened child. She flees behind trees, stumbling over roots and branches as she begs for her life. She attempts to justify her actions while hiding the darkest aspects of her experiments, too ashamed to admit the extent of her atrocities. Deep down, she knows the weight of her sins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Ashae_The_Dryad.webp" + }, + "title": "The dryad Ashae tends to her garden" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are within {@b 4 miles} of Ashae's Grove (or two hexes on the map), they may attempt a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to locate the grove. The check gains a +5 bonus if {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is aiding them. A successful check allows them to find the grove's entrance in {@dice 1d4 + 1} hours. On a failure, it takes {@dice 4d6} hours to locate it.", + "Ashae's Grove lies underground, beneath the remnants of a collapsed Anubian ruin. The entrance to the ruin is tucked away in a narrow valley. Refer to the 'Ashae's Grove' map below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Ashae's Grove, along with all areas within a 2-mile radius (one hexagon on the map), functions as an Oasis (see {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c101" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c101" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entrance to the Grove", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nestled between arid hills, two worn sphinx statues flank the entrance to a crumbling structure embedded in the mountain. Then, from the shadowy doorway, a creature emerges. Red spines line its back, its eight taloned limbs stirring up dust as it moves. It has glowing blue eyes and a great jaw with several rows of serrated teeth. As the beast prowls, two more emerge behind it. This appears to be their territory, and are clearly searching for prey." + ] + }, + "Three {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks} guard the entrance to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, while two hidden {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} watch vigilantly from afar.", + "A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check allows characters to spot the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, perched 30 feet above the canyon with a clear line of sight to the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Basilisk", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check, a character can harvest an intact {@creature Basilisk|XMM} stomach, which contains powerful enzymes capable of curing petrification. Once extracted, the enzymes remain potent for 8 hours and can cure a single {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creature of Large size or smaller from its petrification." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "Inscribed at the bases of the statues are hieroglyphics that state: \"{@i You took our land. You took our skies. You will never take our future.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Basilisk's Lair", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small cave den is empty, except for the fist-sized clumps of stone scattered haphazardly across the floor." + ] + }, + "The scattered clumps of stone are the remains of {@condition Petrified|XPHB} victims devoured by the {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}. Characters searching through the debris uncover {@condition Petrified|XPHB} tiefling heads, halfchewed stone limbs, and other grisly remnants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Ruined Gate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The entrance opens to a ruined chamber. A single hallway beckons deeper into the complex. The echoing sounds of chirping birds can be heard from beyond." + ] + }, + "The walls are adorned with carvings of Anubian soldiers battling giant insects, some as large as the gnolls themselves, and others even bigger. Aside from these carvings, there is nothing else of note." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Upper Landing", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door is shattered, revealing a massive cave-in that blocks the way forward. A large hole in the floor offers another path. Light and birdsong emanates from the hole. Looking down, you catch sight of lush green grass below." + ] + }, + "Beyond the rubble lies the collapsed tomb of a thousand Anubian soldiers, their bodies crushed by the cave-in beyond the Ankh's ability to heal. Excavating the ruins would take months, but the characters could sell its location to a guild in Al'Kirat for up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "A wide hole in the chamber floor provides access to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, located in {@adventure area 5|SoD|10|5. Hidden Oasis}. Through the opening, characters can spot green grass, a few trees, and tiny critters darting about.", + "The sanctuary in area 5 is 20 feet down. As such, the characters might have to tie up a rope or two onto the rocks in this area if they wish to descend safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning the Grove", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use the upper landing to cast fire spells or otherwise ignite flames aimed at the grove below, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} immediately recognizes the danger to her domain. She pleads desperately for mercy and offers her immediate surrender. If her pleas are ignored, the flames consume the grove. While the beasts are able to escape through the giant burrow in {@adventure area 6|SoD|10|6. Giant Burrow}, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} perishes as her bonded tree (marked with a 'T') is destroyed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Hidden Oasis", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a stunning underground grove, as if a forest was transplanted directly onto a cavern. Towering trees and bright underbrush, adorned with flowers and berries, fill the air with a soothing fragrance, all illuminated by floating yellow orbs. Woodland creatures, like birds, hares, and foxes, drink from a crystal-clear pond at the center.", + "The scene's serenity fades as you notice petrified tieflings embedded within the trees, red sap oozing over them like blood. A saber-toothed tiger then prowls out from a den on the far side, followed by a disheveled tiefling muttering nervously to the great beast. From behind a tree, you spot a young child with bark-like skin as she peeks out, her voice trembling as she says, \"You should not be here...\"" + ] + }, + "The grove's verdant beauty stems from {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s blood experiments, which purify the land of its Rust-tainted corruption. While her early experiments used animals that died of natural causes, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} has since turned to sacrificing humanoids\u2014whose effects are far greater\u2014in her desperate quest to heal the land.", + "The {@condition Petrified|XPHB} tieflings are remnants of {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s failed experiments. She first ground {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creatures into powder to 'fertilize' the sand, then escalated to planting entire {@condition Petrified|XPHB} bodies directly into the soil. While this caused the trees to grow tall and strong, it had little effect on removing the Rust. Two of these trees have developed a twisted form of sentience and serve {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s command. Their bark is warped with the remains of {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creatures, including protruding heads and limbs, and they ooze red, blood-like sap when cut.", + "The bedraggled tiefling is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, emotionally worn down after handling so many corpses and suffering from a severe lack of sleep. The child is the {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}, who currently has {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|XMM}, and hundreds of snakes under her fey charm (the snakes hide inside the trees).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", + "entries": [ + "Her name is {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom}. She has elongated ears, a muscular frame, and bright orange irises that shimmer faintly in the dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonded Tree", + "entries": [ + "The tree marked by the 'T' symbol on the map signifies {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s bonded tree, the source of her birth. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s life force is tethered to this tree. Distance from it saps her strength, causing her to gain 1 level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} every 4 hours that she remains at least 1,000 feet away from it. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and her tree are linked, meaning any damage inflicted upon one will equally affect the other; and if one is destroyed, the other one perishes shortly thereafter.", + "The tree has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 16, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} to Bludgeoning and Piercing damage, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Psychic damage, and has {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB} to Fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Still-Beating Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Concealed within a secret hollow inside her bonded tree, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} hides five of the stillbeating hearts taken from Zarai, floating together inside of an amniotic sac. The fleshy organ is a {@creature Peryton|XMM}'s placenta, which keeps the hearts beating healthy indefinitely. It can be removed and taken, and weighs approximately 4 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Giant Burrow", + "entries": [ + "The burrow leads to a grassy tunnel, 10 feet wide and 7 feet high, spanning over a mile. Along its length grow flowering plants and bushes heavy with edible berries. Traversing the tunnel takes roughly 30 minutes and leads to a hidden cave entrance near the mountain's peak, where a secret path winds down the slopes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ashae, The Dryad", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} issues the command, all creatures under her control will attack the party.", + "The {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} commands two {@creature Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom|Awakened Trees} (can cast the {@spell Grasping Vine|XPHB} spell at will with a {@dc 14} and +6 to hit with it), two {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], and a unique tiger named {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|XMM} but has 124 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, is CR 4, and can make an additional attack as part of its Attack action.", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Druid|XMM}) is {@condition Charmed|XPHB} by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side. He has prepared the spells {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} and {@spell Ice Knife|XGE} alongside his usual {@creature Druid|XMM} spells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} carries a {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|XDMG}, an {@item Elixir of Health|XDMG}, and three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|XDMG|Tourmalines} (each worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). He also carries the left-half piece of the Scarab Key as a necklace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The beasts fight without a clear strategy, focusing on the closest target they can see. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} focuses on targets that approach {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and uses {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB} to push them away.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} always has the spell {@spell Barkskin|XPHB} cast on herself. Instead of fighting, she takes the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action every round, using the trees as {@variantrule Cover|XPHB} to stay away from harm. If her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below 10, she cries and surrenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "While in the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove, all creatures with the Beast type gain a +2 bonus to their {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and Attack Rolls." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s defeat severs her bond with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. As a result, the monstrosities no longer attack Zarai or any travelers passing through the area. If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is killed, the grove's relative abundance continues to attract peaceful animals from across the Wasteland until an influx of starving predators inevitably displaces them. These predators then remain locked in a perpetual conflict against the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that prey upon them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Heartless", + "entries": [ + "The characters have several options to cure the heartless in Zarai. They may choose to use the amniotic sac containing five hearts to heal some of the afflicted. They could also negotiate with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to recover hearts buried in the desert and deliver them back to the settlement. Lastly, the heartless themselves could be taken to the desert to claim one of the many hearts buried near {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s grove.", + "No matter how a heart is delivered to a heartless, reinserting it is simple due to the special magic at work. Placing a still-beating heart into the chest cavity causes it to implant itself seamlessly, leaving only a faint scar behind. This works whether the heart belongs to the original owner or comes from another individual, provided the heart still beats and is of the same creature type (e.g., Humanoid)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burying the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Burying an amniotic sac filled with at least five beating humanoid hearts in the Wasteland sparks an extraordinary transformation. The red sand in the vicinity turns yellow, and a life-giving spring emerges, creating a thriving Oasis in the area. The sac and its hearts, once buried, are inseparable from the Oasis. Attempting to extract them destroys the sac and causes the Oasis to wither away.", + "The spring grows by generating 15 gallons of fresh water per hour, expanding to a 600-square-foot pool capable of holding about 4,500 gallons within the span of two weeks. Grass and trees grow rapidly around the water source, creating a verdant Oasis that spans twice the size of the pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Dryad", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is but a child, so if spared, she accepts the scolding of the characters as truth and obeys them without question. In time, she begins to crave their approval, seeing the characters as mentors who shape her vision for what is true and what is virtuous.", + "Her very being pushes her to seek a way to cleanse the rot that has infested the Wasteland, and will continue to search for ways to accomplish this, even if she is no longer allowed to sacrifice or experiment with living beings.", + "If the characters desire so, below are the three primary ways to help {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} continue her work:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heka & Amber", + "entries": [ + "If enough amber is planted into the Wasteland, they can serve the same purpose as hearts.", + "If 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber is planted in one spot and then somehow crushed, the unleashed Heka would cleanse the Rust and create an Oasis. The resulting Oasis matches the size and vibrancy of those created by burying an amniotic sac with five still-beating hearts (see 'Burying the Hearts' above)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The hearts of monstrous creatures can be planted in the Wasteland. Among them, one stands out above all others: the heart of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoth}.", + "When planted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoth}'s heart spawns an enormous Oasis over the course of one month, stretching 2 miles in every direction. The Oasis transforms into a lush paradise, reminiscent of the Beastlands, featuring several fresh springs, a dense jungle, and a flourishing, self-sustaining ecosystem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Peryton Alliance", + "entries": [ + "An alliance can be proposed with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, redirecting their attacks away from tieflings and towards Anubians instead. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, seeing little difference from their clashes against the tieflings of Zarai or the orcs of O'grila, would eagerly accept." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} is horrified by the atrocities he committed under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s charm. Although he knows he wasn't fully in control of his actions, he vividly recalls every gruesome detail and bears a deep guilt. If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} was present and killed, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} collapses in tears and dedicates the rest of the day to preparing a grand burial for his dearest friend. Should the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} survive, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} defers to the characters' judgment on her fate, though he vehemently opposes any decision that would allow her to resume her vile experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "As a token of his gratitude, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} gifts the characters three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|XDMG|Tourmalines} (each valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). He then requests one final favor from the party: to escort him safely back to Zarai. The villagers rejoice at {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s return, and are even more thankful if the party arrives with still-beating hearts to give to the heartless. True to their word, the villagers provide the promised 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} as a reward, in thanks for the party's efforts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the characters inquire about a scarab-shaped medallion, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} retrieves the trinket from his neck. Though puzzled that such an ordinary item might be of importance, he happily offers it to the party as an additional reward for rescuing him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Map", + "entries": [ + "The back of the scarab-shaped trinket bears an intricately carved map. The map points to a specific location found at the peak of the Eastspire Mountains. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} confesses he never attempted the journey as it seemed too dangerous (Fang Dragons are known to roost in the mountain). Characters who follow the map will arrive at the Lunar Shrine, detailed later in this chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "John & The Black Company", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "By the time the party reaches Ashae's Grove, it is possible {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s resolve has started to crumble as a result of lacking a heart, causing him to start contemplating the idea of suicide. If so, he first pursues a peaceful solution, requesting any heart unearthed along the way or one of the five preserved in the amniotic sac within the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s Bonded Tree. If refused, he attempts to steal a heart unnoticed. Should all else fail, he draws his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, threatening violence and attacking the characters if his demands are not met.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} obtains a heart, his Change of Heart (see '{@adventure Change of Heart|SoD|10|Change of Heart}') unfolds during the return journey to Zarai. By the time they arrive, he has abandoned his plans to betray the party and murder {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} for the Scarab Key. Instead, he chooses to leave the Black Company and confide what he knows of their plans to the party.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} dies or does not experience a Change of Heart, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} will try to rob {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} of the Scarab Key after they return. Believing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to have the key, they raid his home at night, killing him and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} in cold blood. The attack wakes the townsfolk, startled by the explosive crack of {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle}'s {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. If they suspect the party holds the key, they similarly strike the group on their first night back in Zarai.", + "If they are able to collect the Scarab Key, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} flee on horseback to their hideout in the Eastspire Mountains (see '{@adventure Bandit Hideout (Oasis)|SoD|10|Bandit Hideout (Oasis)}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/John.webp" + }, + "title": "John of the Black Company" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lunar Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The Lunar Shrine crowns the summit of the southernmost peak in the Eastspire Mountains, perched on a plateau that offers a sweeping view of the distant Center Spire. Scattered across the plateau are the ruins of a grand open-air temple, featuring broken minarets, crumbled gazebos, and eroded statues of bare-chested women with lioness heads.", + "The existence of this shrine is revealed only through the Scarab Key, whose halves each bear a map engraved on their back, which leads directly to this sacred site. The map is simple and easy to understand: it points to the tallest peak in the Eastspire Mountains, a distinct and recognizable landmark. Upon arriving, a pilgrim would be expected to read the shrine's runestone and inspect the nearby moondial to proceed with their quest (see'{@adventure Runestone|SoD|10|Runestone}).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Climbing to the summit of the Eastspire Mountains, which rises nearly 5,000 feet, and reaching the Lunar Shrine, takes {@b 3 full days}. The journey can start from any location at the base of the mountain (any adjacent hex on the map).", + "The group must complete skill challenges each day to successfully climb the mountain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "During each day of climbing, all characters must make an Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. Combine the rolls and calculate the average by dividing the total by the number of characters.", + "If the average is 15 or higher, the group successfully navigates the climb without penalties. If the average is 14 or lower, all creatures performing the climb\u2014including any NPCs or Haulers with them\u2014must succeed at a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Modifying Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "As the party climbs, continue rolling for random encounters using the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table as normal.", + "If a {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled, replace it with a {@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}, a phenomenon created by salt crystals being swept here from the Fanged Mountains by the strong mountain winds.", + "If a Creature Encounter is rolled, roll an additional {@dice d6}. On a 1, 2, or 3, the encounter proceeds as normal. On a 4, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is also present, hunting whatever has attacked the party. On a 5, the creatures rolled are all {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by a group of {@dice 2d4} {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, which now feast on their stony remains. On a 6, the creatures rolled have somehow slain a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and, if they would be inclined to, are feasting on its corpse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying in the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "The skies above the Eastspire Mountains are perilous, as Fang Dragons relentlessly pursue anything that dares to fly within their domain. Any creature that takes flight within the mountain range attracts {@dice 1d4 - 1} (minimum of 1) hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) in search of prey.", + "Fang Dragons hunt purely to satiate their hunger. Once they've slain a single creature, they retreat with their prize back to their lairs. Fang Dragons are not accustomed to prey capable of resisting and will retreat if their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop to half or below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing down", + "entries": [ + "The climb down the mountain takes only one day and requires no skill checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecosystem of the Eastspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "The Eastspire Mountains, along with the Fanged Mountains to the north, are well-known nesting grounds for Fang Dragons. These muscular and ruthless dragons, the undisputed apex predators of the range, can be easily seen soaring above the peaks. They attack and consume nearly anything in their path, sparing only {@creature Vulture|XMM|vultures} and {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, whose taste they find repulsive.", + "Mountain lions stalk ibex goats along the cliffs, while fennec foxes, desert wolves, jackals, and gazelles traverse the lower ranges.", + "{@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks} skulk in caves, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} nest in the lower crags, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} gather in groups along the ridges, and winged dinosaurs swoop between mountain passes. Starving {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate from the Southspire Mountains but rarely survive long before they themselves become prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pinnacle Roost (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "As the characters reach the summit and discover the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a powerful creature that stands in their way. The creature is determined by the Path of Fate the party follows, as detailed later in this section.", + "If the characters have already slain the creature fated to appear here, then they instead encounter an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) at the summit. The dragon has made its nest from salt crystals collected from the Fanged Mountains, inside of which lays a single Medium-sized egg. Fang dragon eggs are gray, irregularly shaped, and covered with jagged spikes protruding the shell. The egg is roughly the size of an adult human and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If safely delivered to Al'Kirat, the egg could fetch up to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the Grand Bazaar or upwards of 15,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the exclusive Enchanted Gala (refer to {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Lunar Shrine' battlemap for any encounter that transpires here at the summit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c102" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c102" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The shrine appears deserted, its previous occupant\u2014a now charred and lifeless {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}\u2014long since been slain via grimfire (its egg remains intact). Moments after the characters arrive, a dragon's roar reverberates through the skies. This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who has been anticipating the arrival of the characters. She lands with a thunderous crash atop a statue, reducing it to rubble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Demand for the Key", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain the characters hold the missing half of the Scarab Key\u2014after all, only those that have seen the map engraved on such a trinket could have found the Lunar Shrine. She commands the characters to surrender their key in exchange for their lives. Note that with the power of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}, she may be able to easily discern who in the party holds the key.", + "Under different circumstances, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} would have attempted to bargain, but she is currently bound by a pact with the Black Company, and several of its members lie hidden nearby within the ruins. These cutthroats have no interest in bargaining and are itching to kill the characters to claim the key. In other words, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is genuinely attempting to save the characters' lives by persuading them to surrender their half of the Scarab Key." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} surround the party, hidden behind {@variantrule Cover|XPHB} granted by the ruins. Any character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check spots the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} moving in the shadows all around them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to relinquish their half of the Scarab Key, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes to the skies, flying off to meet with {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who awaits in a distant forward camp hidden among the dunes. The remaining {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} do so as well by withdrawing down the mountain. Though the characters are spared, they are now left with the task of finding a way into the Roaming Treasury without a Scarab Key. If so, refer to {@adventure Using No Guidance|SoD|10|Traversing the Storm}.", + "If the characters opt to confront {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the Black Company instead, refer to 'Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon' below." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon", + "entries": [ + "The members of the Black Company present here use the statistics of {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}. Their numbers match the party size minus one. In addition, the group is led by {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} itching for any excuse to murder the characters. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} attacks the characters with the desperation of one who has nothing to lose and fights to the death. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom} saves the use of his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} until the very last moment he can, hoping to save the one shot he has.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the threat posed by the party, armed as they are with multiple {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and approaches the battle with extreme caution. She exploits her aerial mobility to avoid melee fighters, swooping down only to attack isolated characters before soaring back into the skies. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} retreats when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half, even if it means leaving the rest of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} wields the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}, which dislodges from her eye socket when she dies. Hidden within her chest cavity, wrapped securely around her ribcage and nestled among her organs, is a leather satchel. Inside, it contains 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 105 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, four {@item Diamond|XDMG|Diamonds} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, fifteen chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG}.", + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} carries {@dice 4d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 3 units worth of Traveling Supplies. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom} also wields a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} and carries a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} with 2 charges left on it." + ] + }, + "{@note Make every effort to keep {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} alive if at all possible. If she survives this encounter, she will reappear later in this chapter and during the Siege of Al'Kirat.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters find that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has claimed this roost, having just slain the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} that once dwelled here. The monstrous {@creature Peryton|XMM} is currently tearing apart the dragon's corpse, feasting on it bit by bit. The shattered remains of the dragon's egg lie scattered across its nest, the contents smeared grotesquely around the blood-soaked area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia Appears", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter ends, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} appear at a time of your choosing, soaring high through the skies before she lands on the nearby ruins. Seeking to avoid needless conflict and recognizing that the characters hold the Scarab Key fragment she and the Black Company needs, she proposes a peaceful bargain.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters four {@item Diamond|XDMG|Diamonds}, each worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, in exchange for their fragment of the Scarab Key. If they decline her offer, she invites them to propose a trade of their own. She is willing to part with, and do, almost anything for the fragment. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does make it clear that betraying the Black Company is off the table, calling it 'bad business' to backstab those she works with and is a line she will not cross. If no agreement can be found, she takes her leave and returns to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} empty-handed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Having glimpsed the futures where the characters reach this point, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows that words alone will no longer sway them away from the Path of [Erudition]. Determined to stop them, she bares her fangs and calls on {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to stand by her side, intending to use force to make the characters abandon their pursuit of the Roaming Treasury. At this stage, nothing the characters say can prevent the confrontation that follows.", + "When the characters arrive at the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a dead {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} waiting for them beside the carcass, ready for battle (the egg is still intact). Both their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is fated to join the characters in the fight against {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}. If she is not present when the party reaches the summit, she fatefully makes her appearance on the second round of combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s task is to permanently weaken the party enough to deter their pursuit of the Treasury, without compromising their ability to defend Al'Kirat later when the siege begins. To do this, he aims to strike at each character with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at least twice, {@b but no more than three times}. Both {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} use non-lethal attacks.", + "Once {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} deems the characters adequately weakened, she signals {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to retreat. They also retreat if either are dropped to 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less. To retreat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} casts the spell {@spell Teleport|XPHB} through the {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG} he wears, teleporting both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and himself back to the Southspire Mountains.", + "Whenever {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below half, he uses a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to drink one of his potions (see 'Loot' below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} rides {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} like a steed and has cast both the spells {@spell Freedom of Movement|XPHB} and {@spell Warding Bond|XPHB} on her. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has also cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on himself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is armed with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. His combat gear includes a {@item +1 Breastplate|XDMG|Breastplate +1}, a {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG}, a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} (5 charges), and two {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG|Potions of Superior Healing}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Runestone", + "entries": [ + "At the edge of the cliff, a massive rectangular runestone rises, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. Though weathered and fractured, the hieroglyphics carved into the ancient stone remain clear and legible.", + "Characters that can read the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language can understand the script. It says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i Pilgrim in search for greatness, challenger to the treasury of the gods, you have fared well to reach this temple. Behold what lies below this monument and witness the path of the Roaming Treasury, its course charted by the most beautiful star in the night's sky. Wonders beyond reckoning, riches beyond measure, and glory eternal await those who find it. But beware\u2014SHE WHO IS POWERFUL is its eternal guardian and the Treasury is HER heart. Prove to HER that you are worthy, and SHE shall open HER heart in kind.}", + "{@i Heed this, pilgrim. The quest for HER heart. You must seek the twin halves of the golden scarab. To find them is the test, to unite them is the key, and to follow them is to merit HER heart. Should you arrive without the key, know that tribute may yet sway HER judgment. Offer a treasure of worth\u2014one for another\u2014and SHE shall weigh your bargain, yet none may take more than what they give in return. But if you bear neither key nor offering, then let your purity be your passage. Walk in Truth, Justice, Propriety, and Reciprocity, and if your heart beats in Harmony with the world, then HER heart shall not stand against yours.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moondial of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "A staircase leads below the runestone, where a massive moondial, a contraption designed to reveal the location of the Roaming Treasury, tracks the Never-Ending Storm like a compass by using the phases of the moon. To see the moondial, refer to the 'Treasury Compass' map below.", + "The Never-Ending Storm moves in accordance with the lunar cycle. To determine its current location, you must first identify the current phase of the moon. Refer to your timekeeping of {@i Sands of Doom} to determine the current day, then consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for details on the moon's phases.", + "In general, the location of the Never-Ending Storm can be summarized as follows. {@b First Quarter:} South of Center Spire. {@b Full Moon:} East of Center Spire. {@b Third Quarter:} North of Center Spire. {@b New Moon:} West of Center Spire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Moondial", + "entries": [ + "At night, moonlight passes through the contraption, illuminating a precise location on the moondial. The central platform represents Center Spire, while the illuminated spot indicates the position of the Treasury relative to the spire. The gears shift continuously, adjusting to display the Treasury's location as it moves.", + "If the characters visit the Treasury Compass at night and are able to correctly interpret its function, they can determine the Never-Ending Storm's current location. Once they do, mark the location on their map and update it as it moves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, roll a {@dice d12} to determine the Roaming Treasury's current location. Treat the result as an hour position on the face of a clock, with Center Spire at the center, to determine where the Treasury lies. Then, every two days that pass, move the Treasury one hour forward in a clockwise direction following the same principle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c103" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c103" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Right-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} holds the right half of the Scarab Key. Already in possession of the information contained within the Runestone, he is currently trailing the Never-Ending Storm alongside several other {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, waiting for the rest of his gang to recover the missing half of the Scarab Key.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} will continue to trail the Never-Ending Storm until either {@b Day 49}, he completes the Scarab Key, or the characters approach the storm themselves. In the latter case, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} receives a warning that the party approaches\u2014 whether from {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, or one of his scouts. In any of the aforementioned events, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} immediately drives his gang towards the storm in an attempt to reach the Treasury. See the {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm} section for a comprehensive breakdown of their numbers and statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "The party must now locate the missing half of the Scarab Key, unite the pieces, and use it to find the Roaming Treasury within the Never-Ending Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Near Each Other", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key come within two miles of each other, their heads glow and swivel in the direction of its counterpart, like a compass that leads to the missing half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Combining the Two Pieces", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key touch, they fuse together into a single artifact, forming the completed key. Light then floods onto the trinket as it stirs to life, resembling a living scarab. The construct then takes flight in the direction of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm, leaving a shimmering trail in its wake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The scarab is a Tiny Construct and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all damage. It has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 20, {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, a Strength of 4 (-3), and a Dexterity of 20 (+5).", + "The Scarab Key {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|flies} at a {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} of 60 feet per turn, avoiding obstacles while staying within 10 feet of the ground. However, it halts and hovers in place if no creatures are within 60 feet of it. For these purposes, the creature must be at least Small-sized and cannot be a Beast, Undead, Ooze, or Construct. As long as at least one such creature remains within range, the scarab will continue its course." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Catching the Animated Scarab", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need to make a detour without wanting to leave the Scarab Key behind, they will have to catch it.", + "To do so, a character must be able to move at least 65 feet in a turn to outpace it, followed by a successful {@dc 20} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check to catch it. Once caught, the Scarab Key continues to move with enough force to reveal the direction it wants to go, but is not strong enough to actually break free from either a firm hold or any container." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sekhmet's Storm", + "entries": [ + "The Never-Ending Storm is large enough to completely cover the horizon. It covers a 2-mile radius, towers 3,000 feet into the sky, and creeps forward at a pace of 6 miles per day (equivalent to roughly 1,500 feet per hour or 5 feet per round). The storm is visible from 10 miles away, or 5 hexes on the map.", + "At the heart of the Never-Ending Storm, 2 miles deep from the outside, lies the Eye of the Storm, where both {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the Roaming Treasury await.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Features", + "entries": [ + "The following effects are active while inside of the Never-Ending Storm:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Open flames are extinguished, fog is dispersed, and tracks in the sand are erased.", + "Hearing is limited to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack Rolls are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} and flight is impossible. With the exception of the animated Scarab Key, any creature that attempt to {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Fly} will instead fall immediately {@condition Prone|XPHB}.", + "{@condition Unconscious|XPHB} creatures and objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a buried creature or object.", + "Creatures are flayed by the grit, taking {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage after {@b each minute} they remain exposed to the sandstorm. A creature with {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Total Cover} from the storm, or with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Slashing damage, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to this effect.", + "The storm shreds through nonmagical cloth and leather. If a creature takes a total of 10 or more Slashing damage from the storm, their Clothing, Armor, and any other items they carry made of Cloth or Leather are ruined. Ruined Light Armor loses all its properties, while Medium Armor has its {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} bonus reduced by 2." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Features", + "entries": [ + "As a divine manifestation, the storm cannot be dispersed or dispelled by anything less than a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. Divination spells cannot see into the sandstorm or guide a creature to the Eye of the Storm. The Slashing damage inflicted by the storm is considered magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breathing in the Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Storm", + "entries": [ + "As the characters catch sight of the titanic sandstorm far in the distance, you can narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Far in the distance, the desert before you falls under the shadow of an immense, churning sandstorm that looms on the horizon. A tempest so vast it seems to devour the sky itself, obscuring the sun and painting the landscape around it in dim darkness. Even from this distance, miles away from the storm, you can hear the howl of its winds." + ] + }, + "If the Black Company have yet to enter the sandstorm, they do so just as the characters arrive. In that case, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You catch the fleeting shapes of twenty riders on horseback charging towards the swirling storm, their forms quickly fade as they enter the vortex." + ] + }, + "By the time the characters spot the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} entering the sandstorm, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are about 3,000 feet away. If the characters hurry, they can reach the storm to go after them in roughly 5 minutes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Riders", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named Blackjack with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} flies thousands of feet in the air, watching as the riders vanish into the storm and the characters draw closer. She keeps her distance and stays out of reach, until the characters enter the sandstorm. Once they do, she hides and follows behind them, using the magic of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} to track them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} neither aids nor hinders the characters as they make their way to the Eye of the Storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Animated_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Animated Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing the Storm", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Never_Ending_Storm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Never-Ending Storm" + }, + "To find the Eye of the Storm, creatures must endure the flaying sandstorm and survive long enough to reach its center. The sandstorm's magical nature warps time and space, causing distances inside to either stretch or shrink in its disorienting haze. Those following an animated Scarab Key are able to travel swiftly through the storm, crossing miles in mere minutes, whereas those without such guidance may spend hours struggling to traverse even a single mile.", + "With only half of the Scarab Key in their possession, the characters must brave the Never-Ending Storm, track down the Black Company inside, and wrest the remaining piece from them. Then, once the key is made whole, it will guide them directly to the Roaming Treasury, hidden within the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Black Company", + "entries": [ + "Using the half-piece of the Scarab Key as a compass, it takes the party {@dice 2d4} minutes to track down the Black Company convoy (see {@adventure Encounter: The Black Company|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "It takes {@dice 2d4} minutes for those following a fully animated Scarab Key to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using No Guidance", + "entries": [ + "It takes 40 minutes to locate the Eye of the Storm without a Scarab Key. These creatures must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to reduce this time, reducing the duration by an amount equal to the result of the check. If the check results in a 10 or less, the characters lose their way and, after 5 minutes, emerge outside of the storm. Only one creature in the group may attempt the check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place if the Black Company entered the Never-Ending Storm shortly before the characters, and the half-piece of the Scarab Key guides the party to them.", + "The sandstorm has left the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} disoriented and wounded, their skin lashed raw by the flaying grit. Several horses have already fallen to the storm, and those that remain are nearly blind from it. Moving as a large convoy, they follow {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} at the front as he struggles to guide them toward the Eye of the Storm. Determined to reach the Treasury before the party and unwilling to risk a confrontation against them in these conditions, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} deliberately ignores the pull of his half of the Scarab Key.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Convoys", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are organized into six convoys, each spaced 20 feet apart from one another in a line. On average, each convoy consists of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, {@dice 1d4 + 1} {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels on enough {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} such that each horse bears two riders. Luckily, the party won't have to battle the entire company (see 'Land Shark Cometh' further ahead).", + "The howling winds and the swirling grit makes communication between the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} difficult. As a result, any attack on a convoy remains largely unnoticed by the others. Further, if a convoy loses sight of the one ahead, it becomes separated from the company and is inevitably lost in the storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Land Shark Cometh", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing\u2014whether right before the characters confront the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} or after battle has already erupted\u2014a {@creature Bulette|XMM} emerges, transforming the tense situation into utter chaos. If you were tracking turn orders in initiative, it is no longer needed at this point.", + "The arrival of the {@creature Bulette|XMM} plunges the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} into a frantic and chaotic melee. Horses bolt wildly in all directions\u2014 some riders vanish into the sandstorm, others crash into one another, and a few ram straight into the party before disappearing into the swirling dust. All around, the characters can make out the cries of horses, the crack of gunfire, and the bone-jarring sounds of violent collisions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "Fighting in this chaos is not only difficult but unproductive. The characters' objective is to cut through the turmoil and track down {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who holds the other half of the Scarab Key.", + "Every minute the characters waste in the blind melee, they must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or take {@damage 2d6} Bludgeoning or Piercing damage from a random source, such as a wild horse's charge or a blindly fired crossbow bolt.", + "To locate {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, characters may attempt a {@dc 15} Skill Check of their choice. Each attempt takes 1 minute and they may repeat the check as many times as needed. On a success, they break free from the blind melee and find {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "As the characters push through the turmoil and close in on {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, he and his posse spur their mounts into a full gallop to evade them. To keep up, the party must either be mounted themselves or have at least 40 feet of movement. If needed, they can easily steal unmanned horses roaming amidst the chaos.", + "The following encounters unfold as a high-speed chase, with the characters and their foes racing side by side, clashing amidst the raging sandstorm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} directs a convoy to intercept the party. The characters must fight this force before reaching him (see 'Bandit Convoys' for statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party finally reaches {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and his posse as they race through the storm. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom}, a mighty black stallion, which uses the statistics of a {@creature Warhorse|XMM} but has 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He is accompanied by four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, with each pair sharing a {@creature Riding Horse|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survive to Fight Another Day", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} realizes the fight is hopeless, he turns back and shouts, \"{@i HEY! YEAH YOU, PIECES OF SHIT! I'M TALKING TO YOU! YOU SEE THIS?}\" He then holds up the right-side half of the Scarab Key. \"{@i IF YOU WANT IT SO BAD, THEN WHY DON'T YOU GO GET IT?}\" {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} finally hurls the scarab piece in one direction before fleeing in the opposite direction.", + "If he successfully escapes, the characters will encounter him again later in this chapter. If not, he makes a last stand against any who follows him (see 'One Last Hurrah' ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Last Hurrah", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is not the type to go down quietly. If he ever finds himself trapped, deathly wounded, or with no hope of escape, he will make a final, defiant effort to bring as many of his enemies down with him.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} concealed in boxes strapped around his chest, all interconnected by a single fuse. The fuse is linked to a trigger that operates with a dead man's switch. When the trigger is pressed and then released, it ignites a flame that races along the fuse, causing the explosives to detonate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing the Explosives", + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can discreetly press the trigger with a free hand. Only characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher can detect him doing it. Once the trigger is released, the explosives detonate at the end of his next turn on the following round. If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} dies while holding the trigger, it is automatically released.", + "When {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} resolves to meet his end, he will try to position close to those he intends to take with him. He may do this by pretending to surrender, by feigning to offer something of value (like his half of the Scarab Key), or by simply dashing forward and grappling his victim. Regardless, with a wicked grin, he says: \"{@i See you in hell...bitch,}\" moments before the explosion engulfs him and everyone around him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Explosion", + "entries": [ + "When the satchels explode, all creatures within a 20-foot radius must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failed save, they take 105 ({@damage 30d6}) Fire damage; on a success, they take half damage. Creatures killed in the blast are almost entirely disintegrated, with bits of their bodies\u2014 legs, fingers, and other remains\u2014falling from the sky over the next 15 seconds in a gruesome rain of gore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits Developments", + "entries": [ + "What happens to the Black Company depends on two factors: whether they possessed the completed Scarab Key and when the characters arrive to confront them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "As long as the Black Company does not acquire the completed Scarab Key, most of its members die seeking the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reach the storm before or at the same time as the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} enter the Roaming Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the party does, offering several {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to the goddess as tribute. Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} (if still alive) and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive. The characters encounter them as they try to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} survives, clutching a {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom} (roll once on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom|Fabled Treasure table}) and a bag with 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of coins and gems. He has neither horse nor supplies.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} heads north, accruing a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} each day and succumbing to {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom} on the second day. By the third day, he collapses, and by the morning of the fourth, he is dead. Ironically, he dies mere hours away from the Oasis he was traveling towards, unwilling to part with even a single coin to lighten his load. In the end, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} dies as greedily as he lived and as lonely as he deserved." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "With Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "With the completed Scarab Key, the Black Company enters the Roaming Treasury ahead of the characters. Ten {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are slain by the {@creature Bulette|XMM} in the sandstorm, ten stay behind in the Eye of the Storm, and ten proceed into the Treasury (as entrance by Merit limits entry to ten). Inevitably, the thieves that enter the Treasury violate one of its rules, causing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the demiplane. From these, only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive, carrying two {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom} (roll twice on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom|Fabled Treasure table}) and 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each in assorted treasure.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the party arrives after this 24 hour window, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have long since departed, and by now are traveling north across the Wasteland toward their ship, along with their plundered wealth. If the characters arrive more than a week late, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the Treasury will have vanished, not to return for another 100 years." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Eye of the Storm", + "entries": [ + "The eye of the storm is a pocket of air, 200 feet wide and 50 feet in height, found at the center of the sandstorm. The dome is made of high speed winds which magically keeps the sandstorm away. Grit and sand still storm about the area, but not with enough density to produce any of the detrimental effects of a sandstorm.", + "When the party arrives, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have found the heart of the storm, a pocket of safety away from the flaying grit. But at its very core, something stirs\u2014like a figure of legend come to life. A towering lioness emerges, sand forms her skin, and radiant light pours from her mouth, nostrils, and ears. Yet her form is unstable, shedding grains of sand with every movement, dissolving and reassembling in an unceasing struggle to remain whole. Only her claws and fangs appear stable and whole, gleaming like divine weapons wrought from gold.", + "The creature turns to face you, unleashing a mighty roar as she speaks. Her words resonate both in your ears and within your thoughts: \"{@i You, who dare the storm, stand before Sekhmet, guardian of the Roaming Treasury\u2014both a sanctuary of wonders and a crucible for the soul. Few reach this place, and fewer still leave unchanged. State your purpose clearly, for every word you utter carries the weight of your worth, and answer from your heart, so I may see if your truth outweighs your greed.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, known to the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful.' Wherever she moves, the sandstorm and the surrounding dome of safety follows her. In a way, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} herself is the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the Scarab Key guided the characters here, it embeds itself into {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead upon their arrival. If so, the key will be released once the characters have entered and exited the Roaming Treasury, as outlined in the {@adventure Golden Scarab|SoD|10|Leaving the Treasury} section at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats.", + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} speaks, her words emerge in two distinct voices: one from her physical mouth and another projected telepathically into the minds of all nearby creatures. While these voices typically echo the same words, they sometimes differ. Her spoken voice is primal, commanding, and menacing; whereas the telepathic voice is calm and soothing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} uses the statistics of an {@creature Empyrean|XMM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has neither a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying} nor a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB|Swimming} speed.", + "Though only her upper body manifests, she is still massive enough to qualify as a Gargatuan-sized creature.", + "The Maul attacks are replaced with Golden Claw attacks, which function the same but deal Slashing damage instead of Bludgeoning [Sacred Weapon is unchanged].", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@condition Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} embodies an ancient, almost alien perspective, shaped by millennia of solitude within the Never-Ending Storm. She regards mortal struggles with detachment, seeing them as fleeting compared to the enduring duties of the Aru. Indifferent to the plight of both the Kirati and the Anubians, she refrains from interfering in their war, believing the age of the Aru in this world has passed.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} values actions over words and disdains idle conversation, speaking only to enforce her sacred duty or to pass judgement. Mortals who waste her time with flattery or deception risk incurring her wrath. However, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} honors respect and humility in kind, showing mercy to those who approach her with earnestness and reverence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Roaming Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} functions as a gateway to the wondrous demiplane containing the Roaming Treasury. This portal is perpetually open and requires no effort from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to maintain it. While she cannot close or dispel the portal, she can shut her mouth to block access to it. As such, a bold creature\u2014that may have otherwise not been granted passage\u2014could attempt to sneak in or force their way through {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s jaws to reach the portal.", + "When granting a creature or group access to the treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} lowers her face to the ground and opens her jaws wide, providing a clear path to the portal in her throat.", + "For details on convincing the goddess to allow entry to the Roaming Treasury, see {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} further ahead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, divine energy bursts from within her in a blinding flash of light, which calcifies her body into stone. The Never-Ending Storm then transforms into a nonmagical sandstorm that disperses within {@dice 1d4} hours. In this case, creatures have only 1 hour to enter the Treasury, collect their bounty, and leave before both the demiplane and the portal leading to it are destroyed for the next 100 years (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immortal Divinity", + "entries": [ + "Ordinary means cannot permanently destroy {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. Her {@condition Petrified|XPHB} form will slowly regenerate over the course of 100 years, reviving both herself and the Never-Ending Storm, and restoring this world's version of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing an Aru", + "entries": [ + "To truly end her existence, one would have to wield a legendary artifact capable of doing the deed\u2014such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} carries.", + "When the avatar of an Aru like {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is slain beyond return, the earth convulses for a thousand miles in every direction. A heavy, primal dread then grips the land, lingering like a breath held too long for a few hours before it inevitably fades. Then for three days, black clouds smother the sky, casting thunder and rain across the region in divine mourning. And across that same storm-touched expanse, also within a thousand miles from the site of her death, every creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instinctively feels the Aru's death and knows the exact location where it occurred.", + "Within {@dice 1d4} days of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s demise, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at the site, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers, to mourn the fallen goddess." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} continues to lurk in the shadows, biding her time until the characters enter the Roaming Treasury. Once they do, she approaches the goddess. Without the Scarab Key, she cannot enter through Merit, and with nothing to offer equal in value to the {@item Magical Lamp|SandsOfDoom} she desires, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} decides to surrender the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} in exchange. She gains entry to the Treasury roughly one hour after the characters do." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bartering with Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can allow creatures to enter the Roaming Treasury for one of three reasons: if they prove themselves worthy (Merit), if they negotiate for a way in (Bargain), or if they are personally invited to enter by the goddess (Purity).", + "Each of the three methods of entry is detailed below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Merit", + "entries": [ + "Creatures may earn the right to access the Roaming Treasury through skill or might. Commonly, this involves completing the challenge assigned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, which includes locating her after uniting both halves of the Scarab Key. Other ways could include undertaking a quest on her behalf or impressing the goddess through remarkable feats of strength. Even unconventional methods, such as sneaking unnoticed into the portal in her throat or defeating her in combat, are considered legitimate paths to earning entry.", + "Uniting the Scarab Key to find the goddess automatically grants characters the right to enter the Roaming Treasury. This right extends to all creatures who contributed to the effort, up to a maximum of 10.", + "To those entering through Merit, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} asks:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i You have earned the right to step into my heart. But the treasures within are vast, and I will not allow greed to take root. Speak now: what is it you seek? Name your desire, and I shall judge if it is worthy of being claimed.}\"" + ] + }, + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} allows them to enter regardless of their response, even if she finds the answers abhorrent or antagonistic.", + "If a character does not wish to respond or is uncertain about their desires, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} tells them the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i If you do not know what you seek, then you shall find only what is meant for you. Enter, and let fate decide your prize.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Each character that enters the Treasury by merit may take any treasure from the vault, but only if it fulfills the specific need they declared to the goddess upon entry. They must take {@b precisely} what they require\u2014nothing more, nothing less. If even just one character takes anything beyond their stated need, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will collapse the Treasury (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter).", + "Characters who were uncertain about what they sought, or refused to state their desire, are limited to taking only the Fabled Treasure assigned to them (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} further ahead). {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} considers these treasures to have found the characters, which satisfies her conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules are designed to penalize greed and reward honesty. Characters seeking treasures that are too grand, specific, or rare risk not finding them at all; while those greedy who take more than what they sought will earn her anger. However, characters who truthfully and reasonably articulate their desires will often meet success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sekhmet.webp" + }, + "title": "Sekhmet guards the Roaming Treasury" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is divinely obligated to accept tributes presented to the Roaming Treasury and to honor equitable trades of treasures. Entrance may be granted to those who offer treasures that are unique, rare, or exceptionally valuable, whether as a gift or in exchange for other items within the treasury. However, a single treasure\u2014no matter its worth\u2014 can only grant access to one creature. To enter through Bargain, each creature must present their own offering.", + "If the value of the item is determined by its monetary worth, the offering must be worth no less than 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to gain the goddess's approval.", + "If the value of an offering lies in its rarity or uniqueness, the character must present a compelling case for its worth. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} prizes rare and unusual offerings but enforces strict standards for what constitutes an acceptable tribute. She can detect lies by sensing the rhythmic beating of a creature's heart, making deceiving her nearly impossible without succeeding on a {@dc 25} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. Conversely, those who sincerely believe in the value of their offering, from the very depths of their heart, will automatically win her approval\u2014regardless of the truth.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} takes a broad view of what qualifies as 'treasure,' accepting items ranging from books, medicine, or art; to rare and unusual objects, such as a plant with a unique mutation, a bottled memory to an important historical moment, or even a Construct creature that willingly offers itself.", + "To those entering through Bargain, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} says the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Your tribute is accepted. Enter and place your wondrous objects in the Roaming Treasury, with honor and care. As you have gifted me with wonder, so shall I grant you splendor. Take anything precious you gaze upon my bowels, as much as your heart desires. But beware: only painful agony awaits those who make poorer those they tribute.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "For an exchange of treasure to be recognized as valid, it must be placed within any chamber of the Treasury and left there. Characters who gain entry through Bargain are permitted to take treasures freely, provided the total value does not meet or surpass the worth of the tribute given.", + "When assigning value to objects without a defined worth, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} evaluates a Rare item at a minimum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a Very Rare item at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a one-of-a-kind, exceptionally significant item at 20,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Most tributes presented by the characters are expected to fall between the Rare and Very Rare categories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} possesses a flawless memory of the value of every treasure within the Roaming Treasury, including the prices attributed to rare and artistic objects offered to her across the eons. Because she never willingly shares this knowledge, characters have no practical way to gauge an item's true value while within the Treasury. This is by design, as it compels treasure seekers to underestimate the value of what they take when compared to what they give, allowing the treasury's wealth to grow steadily over time.", + "You may allow a character to make a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to gain a rough estimate of an item's worth." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} administers the Test of Purity (see below) only to those who explicitly state they seek either the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} or a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from the Treasury.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has long been the devoted steward of a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. But since the Cataclysm, her form has begun to deteriorate. Realizing her time is limited, the goddess is preparing to pass on the relic to a worthy successor before her existence fades entirely. However, to inherit the relic, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} requires someone she deems 'pure of heart.'", + "Her criteria are defined by the following tenets:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Truth", + "entries": [ + "An honest and authentic person. One who stays true to themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Justice", + "entries": [ + "One who is fair and impartial towards others." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Propriety", + "entries": [ + "A respectful person. One who follows appropriate conduct and behavior in social norms and customs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reciprocity", + "entries": [ + "One who treats others as they wish themselves to be treated." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Qualifying for this entry does not require strict adherence to every tenet, but the creature must have consistently strived to embody these values. Lawful characters are the most likely to reflect these ideals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} evaluates a creature's alignment with her ideals by listening to the sound of their heart, which she interprets as an imprecise measure of its weight\u2014a lighter heart signifies greater purity.", + "As part of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s judgment, candidates must perform a Negative Confession, a ritual in which they recount not their wrongdoings, but moments of restraint\u2014where they avoided sin when temptation arose. Participants must present four true accounts from their time in {@i Sands of Doom} where they aligned with her principles of truth, justice, propriety, and reciprocity. Afterward, they must succeed on a {@dc 25} Charisma check, gaining a +5 bonus for each principle they correctly exemplified. On a success, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} declares them pure of heart and grants them the right to claim the relic.", + "At your discretion, a creature may automatically succeed on the test if their heart is unquestionably pure. Creatures without a heart automatically fail her test, while a creature whose heart was stolen by a {@creature Peryton|XMM} and replaced with that of a peaceful villager from Zarai automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + "To one who enters through Purity, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i For eons, I have stood as the guardian of a relic of immeasurable power, its magic hidden from the world. But as my body falters and my strength diminishes, with the plague devouring this realm and threatening even me, the time to pass on this burden is long overdue. Walk through my sacred vault and gaze upon the wonders I have guarded, but take none, and allow your heart to guide your steps. Deep within my final chamber lies my most cherished relic. The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}. Take it. Command it. Protect it. The responsibility now falls, to you.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Those who gain access to the treasury through Purity are allowed to claim only the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Failing Forward", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed so that the characters can access the Roaming Treasury even if they fail to claim even one of the fragments of the Scarab Key. Reaching the Eye of the Storm without guidance is difficult but achievable, provided the characters use plentiful healing, protective spells, and utilize strategies that allow them to reduce the damage dealt by the sandstorm. Additionally, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can allow the characters to enter the Treasury via Bargain or Purity if they cannot gain access through Merit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The treasury resides within a special demiplane that links to thousands of worlds scattered throughout the multiverse. Each world has its own Sekhmet as its gatekeeper, each who offers trials unique to the world it inhabits. Designed to serve countless realms, the Roaming Treasury extends far beyond the setting where {@i Sands of Doom} is set and can seamlessly link to any other setting of your choosing. Its limitless vaults house millions of treasures, collected from the farthest reaches of the universe and an infinite array of worlds.", + "When a creature enters the Roaming Treasury, they are placed in a version of the demiplane crafted specifically for them, isolated in time and space. This means they cannot interact with creatures from other worlds. Visitors from other worlds appear as faint, ghostly figures, their faces and features too blurred to recognize. Actions the characters take within the treasury have no impact on its existence across the multiverse\u2014unless a treasure is taken out of the Treasury, which permanently erases it from all other versions of the demiplane. Likewise, depleting a magical effect from a magical item applies across all instances of the demiplane.", + "For a visual reference of the Treasury's interior, refer to the artwork showcased at the start of this {@adventure chapter|SoD|10}. You may show this illustration to your players at this time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury is bound by a set of immutable rules, enforced by the collective will of all the avatars of Sekhmet found throughout the multiverse. While the Sekhmet of this world likely aligns with these laws, she has no power to alter or defy them, even if she desired to.", + "Breaking even one rule of the Treasury triggers {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the version of the demiplane linked to their world, removing all unclaimed treasures within and killing those unable to escape. This consequence extends to all creatures from the violator's world, even if they played no part in the transgression. This destruction does not alter the state of the treasury in other versions across the multiverse. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} then reconstructs the demiplane for the world in question, using the collective state of the treasury as it exists in all other worlds. For more information on what happens then, see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter.", + "The rules of the Roaming Treasury are described below. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} makes certain the characters are aware of them:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures are permitted to remain in the Treasury for no longer than 24 hours.", + "A creature is allowed to access the Roaming Treasury only once in its entire lifetime.", + "No creature may remove a treasure from the chamber where it is found, unless it is their intention to claim it, which requires prior permission by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to do so.", + "When a creature leaves the Treasury with a treasure, it becomes their rightful possession, beyond the reach of any Aru. The treasure is subsequently removed from every other version of the Treasury in all other worlds.", + "Once inside, no Aru is permitted to hinder a creature from exploring, exploiting, or claiming treasures within the Treasury, unless the creature violates one of the aforementioned rules." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Claiming Treasures", + "entries": [ + "The treasures the characters are given permission to claim are dictated by the terms of their entry, as explained in the {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creatures as Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Sentient creatures are exempt from being classified as 'treasure' under the Treasury's rules. This means that Constructs, sentient swords, animals, or even magical carpets could be persuaded to leave their chambers and even accompany the party outside of the Treasury, without invoking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s wrath. However, such a creature can only do so of its own free will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The demiplane resembles a sprawling limestone cave with its ceilings and walls bristling with stalactites. Among these formations are helicites, semi-transparent crystals that jut out from the stone like jagged shards of glass. The glow of the treasures reflects across these crystals, casting dazzling patterns of light that make the cave walls shimmer as if infused with gold. A soft layer of sand, only a few inches thick, carpets the cavern floor of the whole Treasury.", + "The demiplane is a sprawling repository of treasures, stacked into towering pillars and heaps across the cavern floor. Treasures placed by travelers are arranged with practical logic\u2014large statues rest firmly on the ground, objects are left upright, gems of similar colors are grouped together, and items are kept within easy reach of the pathways cutting through the Treasury. Conversely, treasures deposited by the Aru are placed at random, sometimes forming immense mounds towering up to 100 feet and other times as items placed in awkward or inaccessible locations. In some instances, the Aru have deemed immense structures, such as temples or aqueducts, worthy additions to the treasury, and these can also be found placed inside.", + "The cavern extends for miles, segmented into a near infinite number of chambers, ranging from small recesses to vast open spaces. These chambers appear naturally formed from the rock rather than intentionally carved from it. In larger chambers, towering piles of treasure act as natural walls, with hoards of coins shaping narrow trails that funnel travelers along specific routes. Though the cavern's overall layout is stable, the ever-shifting placement of treasures ensures the Treasury can never be truly mapped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass through the portal in the goddess' throat, they find themselves on a spiral stone staircase. The staircase winds down 30 feet, ending at a cavernous base with a large opening in the wall that leads to the Treasury. As the characters step into the Treasury for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You descend into a realm of unparalleled splendor. Piles of gold and gemstones tower like mountains and cascade in streams across the floor. Treasures and relics sprawl as far as the eye can see, each step revealing more\u2014gleaming suits of armor, ancient scrolls sealed with sigils, and an uncountable sea of riches stretching beyond the cavernous horizon, which appears to expand endlessly in all directions." + ] + }, + "Shortly after the characters enter and begin exploring, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will give them some basic rules for them to follow. At a moment of your choice, you can have her voice echo from the cavernous expanse, as she says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Explore the Roaming Treasury, pilgrims, to your hearts' content. Touch what beckons, read what fascinates, and experiment what demands. But be warned: no treasure may leave the chamber in which you find it, unless it is your intent and will to claim it. Take only what you came here to claim\u2014 nothing more, nothing less. You have 24 hours to find your worth and leave this sacred place. Ignore my warnings, and you shall never again see the light of day.}\"" + ] + }, + "The characters have a strict 24-hour window to explore the Roaming Treasury, and must return here to the entrance and exit through the glowing portal atop the stone stairs before their time runs out. Any violation of the rules will result in {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} collapsing the demiplane. For further details, consult {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If there is no one in the party who the goddess would be willing to bequeath the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} to, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will also say the following: \"{@i Stay away from the chamber without treasure. Nothing that glitters in that room is gold for you to take.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "entries": [ + "Within the Treasury, the characters have no reliable means to measure the passage of time. If a player inquires how much time they have left, roll a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check for their character in secret. A successful check allows the character to accurately know how many hours they have left. On a failure, the character misjudges how many hours they have left and believes they have one additional hour for every point by which the roll falls short of the DC." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploring the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "There is no map for the Roaming Treasury. Beyond the treasures and events detailed in the {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section further ahead, the journey through this place is meant to be a collaborative experience between the GM and the players. What ancient artifact might a character stumble upon? Is that a dwarvish rendition of the Mona Lisa? What strange magic might awaken from sitting on a mysterious throne? The treasury is designed to be a place of limitless potential in {@i Sands of Doom}, where anything can happen. It offers a perfect opportunity for characters to roleplay, uncover mystical secrets, reflect on their desires, and dream of the possibilities their newfound fortune could unlock.", + "The GM has full discretion over how long it takes the characters to locate what they're searching for and what they experience during their exploration of the Treasury.", + "The {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section ahead offers a selection of legendary objects crafted to spark wonder and inspire roleplay. When you feel like your players are itching for something interesting to happen, you can introduce a Fabled Treasure to give them something fun to investigate.", + "It is recommended that the party take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Roaming Treasury. Encounters resulting from breaking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules, as well as certain events within the Treasury, are designed for a party who holds most of their resources intact.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury offers characters access to limitless coinage in any denomination, precious stones of all shapes, sizes, and values, and an endless assortment of art, sculptures, and jewelry. Almost any treasure the mind can conceive exists within the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character seeks a particular mundane treasure, the player can specify their desire and find the item after {@dice 1d4} hours of searching." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury holds countless historic artifacts, unique trinkets, and magical items; but finding a specific, one-of-a-kind object is virtually impossible\u2014like searching for a needle in a haystack. Such an endeavor would take months or even years, and attempts to locate them almost always fail. That said, the GM is free to add any unique or special objects they choose for the characters to discover.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "As long as the desired item is not excessively specific or uniquely rare, characters can attempt to locate it. Rare items take {@dice 3d6} hours to uncover, Very Rare items require {@dice 4d12} hours, and truly unique, one-of-a-kind treasures take {@dice 20d20} hours (one week on average).", + "The time needed to locate a specific treasure can be divided by the number of creatures assisting for the entire duration of the effort. Keep in mind characters have only 24 hours to find what they need, before the Treasury collapses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sekhmet Knows Their Desire", + "entries": [ + "If a creature explicitly told {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} what they desired when asked prior to entering the Treasury, and the desire in question is a singular object, fate ensures the item they seek reveals itself to them.", + "In this case, whether they search for the treasure or stumble upon it by chance, the character will find their desired item before leaving, no matter the circumstances." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fabled Treasures", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While exploring the Roaming Treasury, the characters have a chance to discover legendary items that have, through various means, found their way into its halls. At a time of your choosing, select a player character and roll a {@dice d10}, then consult the Fabled Treasures table to reveal what treasure of myth and legend that character encounters. Repeat this process throughout the party's stay in the Treasury until each character has had a chance to encounter a Fabled Treasure.", + "Many of these Fabled Treasures are special in that they can be claimed or used without violating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules. For instance, living beings like {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} can freely choose to leave the Treasury with the party.", + "There's no hard limit on how many Fabled Treasures the party should encounter. If the players are enjoying their exploration of the Treasury and are actively engaging with the Fabled Treasures presented, you can continue to reveal them more. Generally, one Fabled Treasure per character is enough, but you can reward them with more treasures for excellent roleplay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Arbitrating Loot Goblins", + "entries": [ + "Don't hesitate to let your characters amass as much treasure as they desire\u2014this chapter is meant to encourage exactly that! Allow your players to explore the Roaming Treasury and take what they wish, so long as they abide by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is equipped to handle characters leaving the Roaming Treasury with up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, or twice that value if their treasure is in the form of magical items, provided those items can only be sold at half value in Al'Kirat. You can use the magic item prices in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} to estimate the value of magical items the party gathers." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fabled Treasures Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "10", + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|XPHB}, the second is a vest of {@item Scale Mail|XPHB} that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|XPHB} that requires {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects of {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom} out of the Treasury without drawing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Babr_E_Bayan.webp" + }, + "title": "Babr-e Bayan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, a young boy wished upon a genie to eliminate all evil from the world. Unable to grant such a powerful wish, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} was created in its place. Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, Diabolical Contract, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil.", + "Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} can be used without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from the Treasury without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ire." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG} (refer to the Dungeon Master's Guide for their description), lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the Throne, Skull, Knight, and Flames cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throne", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skull", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|XDMG} presents itself as a ebonyskinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knight", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|XMM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked shield as its buckle, and a rusted {@item Greatsword|XPHB} which he wields with pride. Sir Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flames", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. This large, rainbow-colored feather weighs 20 pounds.", + "A creature holding the {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}.", + "The {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Feather_of_Simurgh.webp" + }, + "title": "Feather of the Simurgh" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of {@creature Night Hag|XMM|Hags}. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah}. When {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is a sentient Chaotic Good {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying} with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Gomorrah_The_Magic_Carpet.webp" + }, + "title": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "entries": [ + "This treasure is a small red flower, plucked from a beautiful planar heaven. Symbolizing new beginnings, the flower blooms only once every 1,000 years. When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a brass lamp with an elongated spout at the front and a large stopper at the top. This seemingly ordinary object is actually a powerful magical prison capable of capturing genies. An {@creature Efreeti|XMM} named {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}) is currently imprisoned inside of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} made to resist the effects of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever immune to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, three additional genies can be captured with the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a {@adventure terrifying monster|SoD|6|Northspire Mountains}, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}. For more details on each of the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they find it before {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the chance to claim it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} spies on them from afar, and decides to position herself near the exit of the Treasury, lying in wait to ambush the characters and seize the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} before they can leave (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they discover the location of the lamp moments after {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already claimed it. From afar, they can see her remove the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} from her eye socket, a brilliant flash of light illuminating the chamber as she does so. She places her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} atop a pile of coins and then picks up the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, as if trading one for the other. Having paid a comparable price, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is allowed to take the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The moment {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} places her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} onto the pile of treasure, it becomes the property of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and is subjected to the same rules that apply to all other treasures in the Treasury.", + "If threatened, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is prepared to release {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} and even use a wish, if it means she is able to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is released while inside of the Roaming Treasury, she can leave without angering Sekhtmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Scholars in Al'Kirat assert that the Aru derived much of their power from the enslavement of genies\u2014elemental beings whose sovereigns are said to be capable of granting any wish they desire. This lamp is eerily similar to those depicted in Anubian hieroglyphics, a tool believed to have once bound genies in servitude to the Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Magic_Lamp.webp" + }, + "title": "Magic Lamp" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a chalice made of indestructible bronze, formed into the shape of a heptagon. Each side is intricately carved with decorative flairs, depicting abstract triangular shapes and seven-leafed flowers.", + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a rolled scroll made of simple white parchment, sealed with red wax. The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Enchanted Horse", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a flying mare that outwardly resembles an ordinary steed but is part mechanical on the inside. Her bones, heart, lungs, stomach, and several other organs have been replaced with sophisticated mechanical components that require no maintenance. However, her flesh, muscles, nerves, and her brain remain completely natural. To the touch and in behavior, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} is indistinguishable from a normal horse, save for the fact she does not age nor requires sustenance to survive.", + "The character who rolls The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|XMM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to its rider rather than Fire {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB}. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 16, and its hoove attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic: Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury houses the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Given enough time exploring the Treasury, the characters are certain to encounter it. After the untimely demise of its original bearer, the ring was entrusted to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, who accepted the eternal duty of safeguarding the precious relic.", + "Divine law forbids a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from 'leaving' the material plane\u2014a rule that the treasury's magic bends but does not break. While the rest of the demiplane and its treasures are shared among many worlds, the chamber containing the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is crafted exclusively for the world where {@i Sands of Doom} unfolds. However, the magic that creates this restriction also guarantees that the relic's location cannot be hidden by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, nor can she directly smite a creature that tries to access it. Simply put, whether {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} desires it or not, the characters are able to find the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and try to claim it.", + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} resides in a vast, cavernous chamber, conspicuously barren of any other treasures, as though designed exclusively to hold the relic. A 60-foot-wide pool of lava splits the chamber from the center, dividing the entrance from the far side where the ring awaits. Beyond the lava, a landing leads to a stairway that ascends to an elevated stone pillar. Atop the pillar, a rectangular pedestal supports the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, which hovers 3 feet above its surface. Arcs of lightning crackle from the ring.", + "A creature judged pure of heart by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, or one otherwise granted permission by the goddess to claim the relic, is shielded from the dangers of the chamber. Stone steps materialize for them above the lava and the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ceases to emmit arcs of lightning when they approach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "Touching the lava causes a creature to take 22 ({@damage 4d10}) Fire damage. Falling into the lava inflicts 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately and another 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage at the end of each subsequent turn the creature remains within the molten pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lightning", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that comes within 10 feet of the ring suffers 5 ({@damage 1d10}) Lightning damage and takes the same amount of damage at the end of its turn while remaining in that range. The closer the creature is to the ring, the greater the damage they take as they approach and remain near it, increasing to {@damage 2d10} while the creature comes within 5 feet of the ring and to {@damage 3d10} if the creature makes and continues to make physical contact with it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wearing the Ring", + "entries": [ + "When a creature places the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} on their finger, provided they are not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, they become immediately attuned to the ring. Once attuned, the ring ceases to emit arcs of damaging lightning." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Not Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If a creature unauthorized by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} touches the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, the goddess will collapse the demiplane housing the Roaming Treasury. Refer to {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of Benevolence", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], they are destined to find the Rite of the Solar Throne. Otherwise, they only find it if they informed {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} of their quest for the scroll. The scroll holding the rite is found resting upon a throne, which is itself found atop a large, golden platform.", + "Twelve golden steps leads to the throne, each flanked by majestic lions sculpted with emerald eyes. The seat's cushions are a deep, regal purple, the velvet embroidered with stars and constellations. The parchment is placed on the cushion and is made of paper gold and carefully bound in black silk. The hieroglyphics within are written in divine blood.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rites of the Solar Throne", + "entries": [ + "The scroll details the rituals necessary to enact the rites of succession for the Anubian Empire, designed to transfer the rulership from the currently ruling Pharaoh to their firstborn. The text specifies precise conditions that must be met for the ritual, as well as the required presence of particular individuals to enact it. A large portion of the scroll is devoted to a lengthy recital, which must be read in order to bring about the powerful magic that the ritual requires.", + "The primary purpose of the ritual is to sever the Pharaoh's attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, so that it can be passed on to the new heir. Once attuned, the heir gains control of the Ankh and assumes the divine authority to rule the Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Requirements", + "entries": [ + "The ritual has the following requirements:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An Aru must be present to read the words of power inscribed on the scroll. The recitation takes roughly one minute to complete and the ritual concludes the moment the final words are spoken.", + "The Pharaoh must be within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The Divine Child, the Pharaoh's firstborn, must be present (and alive). They must also remain within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The {@adventure Rites of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of [Benevolence]} state that five High Priests are to act as witnesses and judges, but provides no definition for what qualifies as a High Priest nor specifies that they must be of a particular species. Its only strict requirement is the presence of five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, whose Heka channels power to the rite, each of which must be wielded by a creature who willingly consents to the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "After the Aru finishes reciting the words of power, the wielders of the five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are given the opportunity to object. Provided they unanimously approve of the succession, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is forcibly unattuned from the Pharaoh, rising into the air before soaring towards the Divine Child, who instantly attunes to its power. At that moment, the Divine Child ascends as the new Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Die, Heretics!", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs if any of the characters, or any creature that entered the Treasury from their world, violates one of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules. This event also triggers one hour after {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "With a booming roar, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} condemns the rule-breaker while a violent earthquake rumbles through the Treasury.", + "When ready to start this event, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A deafening roar erupts, echoing through the cavern with such power that the ground shudders violently beneath your feet. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s voice thunders, filled with her wrath: \"{@i Thieves! You have taken beyond your worth. Now you will never again see the light of day!}\" You then see as the mountains of treasure around you liquify into yellow sludge, and fissures crack open on the floor from which spouts of lava spew out. The quakes continue to swell in force and more fissures open with each passing moment." + ] + }, + "The demiplane containing the characters' version of the Treasury begins to collapse. Any treasure already in the characters' possession when the event starts is safe, but all other objects in the Treasury\u2014coins, furniture, statues, magic items, and the rest\u2014will soon dissolve into a golden, liquid paste provided they are touching the ground. This paste is worthless and dissolves if taken out of the Treasury.", + "Once the demiplane starts collapsing, the characters have {@b one minute} to collect any remaining treasures they may want before they are lost forever. Any treasure left behind, or any that is later dropped onto the floor after this minute ends, will melt and be absorbed into the demiplane. Living treasures, such as {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}, are only absorbed into the demiplane if they are destroyed, meaning they can attempt to escape with the characters.", + "After this minute, fissures will quickly begin to erupt across the ground, from which bursts of lava spew forth.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Full Collapse", + "entries": [ + "In roughly thirty minutes, the floor of the Treasury will collapse almost entirely, leaving only towering rock pillars rising 70 feet above a vast sea of molten lava far below. Then, each individual pillar will begin to crumble, one by one, until none are left\u2014dooming any creatures still within the Treasury into the lava below.", + "No matter how much of the Treasury collapses, the stairs and portal leading out of the demiplane remain intact." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reset of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "Creatures that manage to survive for 45 minutes since the start of the collapse are magically expelled from the Roaming Treasury, appearing safely outside.", + "Once all creatures escape, are killed, or are expelled, the Roaming Treasury then reforms in 100 years with its treasures intact, allowing other creatures to enter once again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape to be Deemed Worthy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ultimate duty as steward of the Roaming Treasury is to ensure that the wealth and power of the Aru pass to those deemed worthy to possess it. Any creature that successfully escapes the Treasury, regardless of how many of its laws they broke, is judged worthy of the treasures they were able to escape with." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "To escape once the collapse of the Treasury has begun, the characters must make their way back to the entrance and pass through the portal at the top of the spiral staircase. As the collapse reshapes the terrain, sealing old passages and revealing new ones, the route back to the entrance is different from the way they used to arrive at their current location. As a result, no matter where they are, fate assures it always takes thirty minutes for them to reach the exit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape!", + "entries": [ + "As the characters flee, they must navigate collapsing terrain and eruptions of molten lava. Each character must make a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). On a failure, they take {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage and must repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. They continue making the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} until they succeed, suffering the damage again for each failed attempt.", + "Characters that might be hindered during their escape as determined by the GM (such as by carrying too much treasure), suffer a -5 penalty to their {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: One Last Trial", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters reach the exit, the floors have nearly completely collapsed. Refer to the 'One Last Trial' battlemap below, which depicts the final chambers the characters must navigate before reaching the exit. Place the characters on 'Entrance A' and roll for initiative.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rock Pillars", + "entries": [ + "By now, much of the ground has collapsed, leaving only small rocky platforms that creatures must jump across in order to reach the exit. Much like the rest of the floor, these platforms will also inevitably collapse.", + "Track the number of rounds that pass during this encounter. Then, at the start of each round, consult the battlemap for the number associated with each platform. If the current round number matches a platform's number, it means that the platform begins to crumble. Any creature within line of sight can see that it will soon collapse. Then, at the end of the round, the platform fully collapses onto the lava below, alongside any creature still standing on it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "A sea of lava churns 70 feet below the platforms. Any creature that falls into the lava takes 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately, and once more at the end of each of their turns so long as they remain in the lava." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure Chest", + "entries": [ + "There is a treasure chest wedged between one of the platforms and a pillar of stone (marked 'T' on the map). Since it has not fully landed on the ground, it has not yet dissolved into liquid and can still be looted.", + "The chest holds 700 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, twenty chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Fly|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Speed|XDMG}, and a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. In total, the chest and its contents weigh 70 pounds.", + "If a player character did not get a chance to roll on the Fabled Treasures table, you may choose to roll now and place the resulting treasure either inside or near the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom}", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem}\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit ('E' on the map). Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem} uses the statistics of a {@creature Clay Golem|XMM}, has a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 20 feet, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Treasure_Golem.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasure Golem" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, and the choices they have made throughout the chapter, the party may have to deal with additional enemies (or allies) in this encounter. The options are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia with Magic Lamp [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to locate the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in the Treasury, they find {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) having already seized it. She is now attempting to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia without Magic Lamp [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is alive, they will face her here. The dragon, unwilling to let the lamp slip from her grasp, unleashes her final effort to wrest it from the characters. She fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Black Company", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the party finds him here alongside three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, each hauling a large cloth bag filled with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} looks out only for themselves, causing them to fight in a disorganized fashion. One gunslinger darts straight into a random character and attempts to rob them of their loot, another abandons his allies and bolts for the exit, and the last wastes no time betraying {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret}\u2014surrendering the moment the party surrounds him. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} himself stays calm and far from the melee, awaiting for someone else to engage the golem before making his move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Returns [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Several members of the Black Company have fallen under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s sway, having secretly swore allegiance to the sphinx. Their sole mission is to kill {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and escape. Until they see the dragon, they behave as typical Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}. Once they witness their target, they reveal themselves for the cultists they are and attack her. The cultists, all human, consist of two {@creature Assassin|XMM|Assassins} and two {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM|Cult Fanatics} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]. One fanatic carries a {@item Wand of Binding|XDMG}, the other a {@item Staff of Fire|XDMG}, and both have 65 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Place each group of enemies on a different entrance on the first round of combat, chosen between 'B,' 'C,' or 'D.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "More Enemies?", + "entries": [ + "This map offers more entrances than you'll likely need, to give you the freedom to adjust the encounter on the fly. For instance, if a roll on the Fabled Treasures table resulted in '{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah, the Magic Carpet},' you could have the flying carpet arrive as an unexpected ally mid-encounter. Or perhaps, if the party was split up in the Treasury, you could position them at different entrances at the start of this encounter to heighten the tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c104" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c104" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "As the characters pass through the golden portal atop the stone staircase, they are transported back to the throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The colossal lioness lowers herself to the ground, parts her jaws wide, and provides them a way out.", + "No matter what unfolded within the Treasury\u2014what treasures the characters seized or what rules they violated\u2014 everything is forgiven once and if they escape. By the virtue of Merit, they have conquered every challenge and proven themselves worthy, the treasures are now their own. In recognition of their achievement, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} grants them safe passage to leave in peace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Provided the Scarab Key was completed and brought to the Eye of the Storm, the last group to leave the Roaming Treasury is rewarded with a gift. The Scarab Key comes to life, detaches from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead, and flies gracefully towards the group. It then bursts into a radiant golden light before gently landing in the hands of one of the creatures present. The key transforms into a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} and serves as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s final gift, for the group to take." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast Away", + "entries": [ + "After the last group departs the Roaming Treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} summons a sandstorm to engulf the Eye of the Storm. Within a minute, the sandstorm fades, leaving the characters in a random location {@dice 2d4} miles away from where they started." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter concludes when the characters depart from the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. In this section, you'll find details on what happens to the Black Company, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, and the NPCs aligned with the characters' Path of Fate after the events of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "Provided that {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and most of his inner circle are killed, a reformed {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} can easily rally the remaining members of the Black Company\u2014particularly those less murderous still at the hideout\u2014under his leadership.", + "With no treasure to their name and nothing awaiting them back home, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} can be persuaded to stay in Kirat. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} will ask the characters to advocate on their behalf, seeking amnesty or a pardon from Al'Kirat in exchange for their support in the war. If the characters intercede on their behalf, the Sultana grants them permission to camp southwest of the city and, should they prove helpful during the siege, grants them citizenship.", + "During the war, the humans use their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to defend the city. Then, after the war, they quickly abandon both banditry and the Black Company name, choosing to live as hunters to the end of their days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} convinces the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to ally with Al'Kirat in exchange for amnesty, the characters will gain the Black Company's support during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} for details on how their involvement influences the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Enemy for Life", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} survive the events of this chapter, he forsakes the Black Company, consumed by a burning desire for revenge against the characters. His rage drives him to Al'Kirat, where he infiltrates the city and bargains with the devils of the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star, surrendering whatever rotten thing is left of his soul in exchange for immense power.", + "Reborn as a tiefling, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, he gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot three times a day. Patient and calculating, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} waits until the Siege of Al'Kirat, emerging at a dramatic moment of your choice to exact his revenge and eliminate the characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "One week after the Roaming Treasury is entered and vacated, or mere hours after the Treasury is collapsed, both the goddess and the Eye of the Storm vanish, while the great Never-Ending Storm continues to rage. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is then likely forgotten, her tale fading into myth\u2014until she once more emerges from the heart of the great sandstorm 100 years later. With her return, a new Scarab Key is forged, broken into two pieces, and scattered across the lands. Only those who reunite the fragments once more are able to unlock the knowledge of the Roaming Treasury's existence and its long-lost riches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "This chapter offers the characters their best opportunity to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Success rewards them with an additional use of the Fate's Blessing feature, granted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} during their next rest (see {@adventure Sphinx's Blessing|SoD|5|Sphinx's Blessing}). If they are unable to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, they will have more opportunities to confront the dragon during the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "With the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} in their possession, the characters are one step closer from wielding the power to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. If they have not already done so, their final task now is to restore the Divine Child (see {@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}). Once this is done, they will be ready to perform the rite in the final battle against the Pharaoh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "With the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in their possession, the characters now hold the means to harness the incredible power of genies. To prepare for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and cleanse him of his corruption, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain that at least two wishes are needed. For details on all the genies of Kirat and where to find them, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone system for leveling, the characters advance in level once they exit the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Anubian magi carve glowing sigils into the earth, conscripted Orcs sharpen the tusks of fully armored triceratops, dragons and manticores circle the sky, and a metal colossus\u2014taller than the walls of the Al'Kirat\u2014rises across the horizon.", + "The death of the Divine Child has pushed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to unleash the might of the Anubian Empire upon the lands of Kirat. Now, the drums of war thunder as thousands of Orcs and gnolls gather in disciplined battle formations, ready to siege the city. The time has come to face Ammu's fury, and the characters must stand as one with the Kirati if they hope to endure the assault and rise victorious.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, the Anubian Empire begins their assault on the city of Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, gather information and resources to formulate a strategy against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and execute that plan by confronting the Pharaoh\u2014all before the city falls.", + "This chapter marks the convergence of several major plotlines and antagonists in one decisive location. To prepare for it, take time to revisit the following entries: {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the Orcs of O'grila ({@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs} and {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "The Siege of Al'Kirat unfolds throughout four arcs, as explained below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian assault begins with a fierce attack on the city walls. Amid the chaos, mysterious explosions breach the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. With the characters unable to contain the breach, they are forced to regroup and make a desperate last stand at Silk Street to protect the heart of the city until the Kirati army arrives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The siege evolves into guerrilla warfare as the Kirati successfully contain the Anubians to the breached Artisans' Quarter. As the characters rest from battle, they explore the war-ravaged city gathering intel and resources to break the stalemate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "A traitor strikes from within, unleashing chaos across Al'Kirat, crippling the Kirati army, and endangering the city's leadership. The characters must defend the Sultana and the city's council members from assassination attempts and uncover the traitor's identity before it is too late." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The characters lead a daring assault on the city's coliseum, currently serving as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s headquarters. With help from the city, the characters are given all the resources they need to enact their plan and confront the Pharaoh, with the hope of ending the siege before all is lost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have likely made powerful enemies, some of whom may resurface during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Certain foes, such as {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz}, are guaranteed to be present unless the characters killed them earlier in the campaign. Others, including {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, are only both present and hostile if the characters earned their enmity or took actions that drew them here.", + "Since the presence of these special enemies is determined by the players' choices, none of the encounters in this chapter require them. However, there are several encounters where you are given the option to include them.", + "The {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom} table below provides you with the list of these foes, including descriptions of the circumstances that would lead to their involvement in the siege, the units they command when they enter the field, and any unique combat traits you may need to know before you run them. Refer to this table whenever a special encounter or event during the Siege of Al'Kirat mentions the presence of a Special Enemy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh's Resurrection", + "entries": [ + "If any of these Special Enemies were previously slain, but their body could have been feasibly delivered to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014and he would have been inclined to resurrect them\u2014they are brought back to life by the Pharaoh. Likewise, if any such foe falls during the siege and their bodies are recovered by the Anubians, the Pharaoh ensures their resurrection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Viable Enemy", + "entries": [ + "If an encounter in this chapter calls for a Special Enemy but none in the list are appropriate or available, you can replace it with an Anubian battlegroup. The battlegroup is commanded by an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, and includes an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Curse-Bringers}, and two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi}. Alternatively, you can opt to replace the champion for a single {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}, which the {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priest} rides to battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you roll to determine the number of units commanded by the Special Enemy, add a +1 to the rolls for each character beyond four in the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This chapter features many Anubian enemies. The statistics for all Anubians can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Special Enemies Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} with 145 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 16 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} can cast the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|XMM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "This chapter features large-scale battles involving numerous NPCs and enemies. To streamline combat while maintaining the sense of scale, four special units are created to represent Al'Kirat's forces: {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, and {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}.", + "All Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll initiative or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} and Ability Checks, and have no proficiencies.", + "If needed, these soldiers can still take actions to interact with objects, such as manning ballistas. However, they can't use their special effect at the end of the round if they do so.", + "{@note It is recommended to divide the Kirati Soldiers into groups of the same type and assign each group to a different player, so they may control and track their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Fighter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "The {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom} statistics can serve as a versatile template you can use for any Medium-sized warrior fighting for Al'Kirat. This can include allies such as beastfolk warriors supporting the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighter}", + "entries": [ + "For a Large sized creature, like an {@creature Ogre|XMM}, or a particularly powerful Medium-sized creature, such as a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}, you upgrade the statistics of the template. These creatures have 80 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal 10 damage instead of 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Archers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} have 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 14 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom} within 80 feet with line of sight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Clerics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, each {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom} can heal an allied creature within 60 feet. The assigned player chooses which allies are healed, and the same ally can be chosen by multiple clerics. Each ally regains 5 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for every cleric that heals them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Sorcerer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "Some encounters in this chapter assume the characters will be reinforced by the powerful allies they have met throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, arriving just when they are needed most. These encounters provide the players with {@b Reinforcement Points}, which they can use to summon these allies. Each encounter specifies how these allies interact with the scenario and where they appear on the battlefield.", + "The {@table Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom} table below provides the roster of allies available, each with their associated cost. However, some allies are restricted and can only be summoned if the characters have satisfied the conditions specified in their descriptions. Unless specified otherwise, generic reinforcements based on templates\u2014such as Kirati Soldiers\u2014can be selected more than once.", + "Do not count reinforcements when determining the number of characters present for upscaling encounters.", + "{@note You can either provide your players with the list of allies and let them decide who to summon, or you can choose the allies yourself based on who best fits the narrative. You may add more allies to the list at your discretion.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Siege Reinforcements table", + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Dao|XMM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Marid|XMM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Djinni|XMM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Efreeti|XMM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. The target takes takes 5 Piercing damage and 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}. Additionally, all creatures within 5 feet of the target take 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "Minotaur or Ogre slaves x2", + "1", + "They each use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} x2", + "1", + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} x4", + "1", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 40 feet. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}, but they have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "Beasts of Ashae x2", + "0", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. The reinforcements may include any beast without a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}, such as a boar, snake, scorpion, or a rhinoceros. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. The Beasts of Ashae reinforcement does not cost Reinforcement Points but can only be selected once per encounter." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Taking Rests During the Siege", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the siege, the characters will face relentless, large-scale battles\u2014leaving them with little opportunity to rest or recover. To account for this, this chapter automatically grants the characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of each major encounter and a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at specific points during the siege. The moments these rests should take place are indicated throughout the chapter. Make sure to grant these rests, as the encounters are balanced with this in mind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The Siege of Al'Kirat begins on {@b Day 60} if you're tracking the passage of time. If not, it starts {@dice 2d4} days following the character's advancement to 9th level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} is designed for characters of 9th level, and they are expected to reach 11th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance from 9th to 10th level after defeating {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} in the {@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!} encounter.", + "The characters advance from 10th to 11th level after vanquishing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the end of the chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "This chapter provides enough experience gained in combat to progress from 9th to 11th level, without the need to award characters any additional experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Before the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The party may return to Al'Kirat to prepare for the siege whenever they choose, so long as they do so before it begins. If they are not in Al'Kirat {@b four days} prior to the battle, they receive an urgent {@spell Sending|XPHB} spell from either {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} or {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, insisting they return to the city without delay.", + "If the party is stranded far from Al'Kirat with no way to return in time, you can allow {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} to teleport to their location and provide them with a {@spell Teleportation Circle|XPHB} back to the city. Alternatively, a recently repaired {@adventure Skylark|SoD|5|The Skylark} can make a dramatic appearance to retrieve them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving Early", + "entries": [ + "Rather than waiting until the last possible moment to return to Al'Kirat, the characters may do so early in order rally support and help prepare the city for war. If they do, narrate a fast-forward of the timeline to the final days before the siege.", + "On a fast-forward, the party gains {@b 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} for each day remaining before the siege begins and earns {@b 1 Special Reinforcement Point} for every five such days. They receive no such benefit if using the Milestone tracking system.", + "These Special Reinforcement Points may be spent at any time during the war to summon immediate support." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The city has entered a full lockdown. The ships at the harbors are moored and the gates to the city are barred closed. Only soldiers and authorized citizens can enter or exit the city through the reinforced metal doors located at the base of each of the towers that line the city walls.", + "The city is under a strict curfew. Each household may send only one designated member outside to gather essential supplies, while the rest must stay indoors. Shops are closed, and nearly all buildings refuse visitors. Exceptions are the Church of Asmodeus, where household leaders gather to debate the curfew policies and war efforts, and the Grand Bazaar, where citizens trade for supplies. Rampant price gouging has driven the cost of basic goods, such as food and water, to ten times their usual price, although the price of magical items remains unchanged\u2014which vendors sell to afford the commodities they actually need.", + "Al'Kirat fields an army of 4,000 soldiers, half of whom are deployed along the battlements of the city walls. The remaining troops are stationed throughout the city, ready to be mobilized to reinforce any section of wall that is breached.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, who resents the decision.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|XMM}. He wields {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom}, a {@item +2 Spear|XDMG|Spear +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} originating from the spear three times per day. He wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|XDMG|Studded Leather Armor +1} and a {@item +2 Shield|XDMG|Shield +2} (total {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 19)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center of Communication", + "entries": [ + "To stay informed of events during the siege and command the army effectively, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} employs a unique spell crafted and managed by {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. This spell creates a telepathic link between {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and several key individuals across the city, allowing him to communicate freely with them. Rashid must meet with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and upkeep the spell at least once every four hours. If the Vizier is dead, the spell is crafted by {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Survivors of the Skylark|SoD|5|Survivors of the Skylark}).", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} uses this spell to communicate with spies, sergeants, notable figures such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the player characters. The party must select one member to be telepathically linked to {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}. This chosen character will receive instructions and updates from {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and will be expected to report back whenever it is required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Kairos.webp" + }, + "title": "Kairos" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allies of the Characters", + "entries": [ + "If the party has forged alliances throughout their time in {@i Sands of Doom}, now is the time to call upon them. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sees the characters and their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as the key to Al'Kirat's survival and is prepared to grant them full discretion over the company they keep and the troops they lead into the city. In other words, Al'Kirat's gates are both literally and figuratively open for the characters to use every resource at their disposal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betrayal from Within", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, was sent to Al'Kirat to procure rare Anubian artifacts. Yet, he questioned why he should settle to trade with those who scavenge for the trinkets when he could, instead, deal directly with those that created them. This is the line of thinking that leads {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to betray Al'Kirat.", + "For the week prior to the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has remained in contact with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014at first through elemental envoys and lately via {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}. With these stones, which he stores in a satchel on his person and warded against Divination, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has relayed to the Pharaoh compromising details regarding the defenses of the city. This includes the location of important infrastructure, the schedules and homes of city officials, and the movements of the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s agents have procured {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder}, planting them along the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. These explosives will detonate shortly after the siege begins, tearing open sections of the wall from which the Anubian army will storm through into the city. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} requires the walls to be breached to ultimately force the characters to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, she does not warn the party and ensures no one discovers them until it is too late." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Haze", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati burn whatever flammable materials they can find in braziers placed along the walls, which produces thick smoke that covers the city. The smoke hampers the Anubians' accuracy with long-range artillery, obscures the tieflings' movements along the walls, and interferes with the gnolls' keen sense of smell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire", + "entries": [ + "Four days before the siege begins, the Anubian army sets up a fortified camp a mile outside the city. It begins with 2,000 soldiers, but the camp steadily grows as an average of 1,000 additional soldiers arrive every 12 hours. By the time the siege begins, Al'Kirat is besieged by 12,000 soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The statistics for all Anubians referenced on this chapter can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "As each O'grillan city falls to the Anubian Empire, their citizens are conscripted directly into Ammu's war machine. To avoid the difficulties of persuading them to fight their own kin, most were instead sent to reinforce the assault on Al'Kirat. Nearly 2,000 {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} now stand among the Anubian forces here, commanded by their chieftains, who have been lavishly bribed to participate.", + "As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors little regard for the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, he commands them to spearhead the assault. Forced to bear the brunt of the enemy defenses and denied the option to retreat, most of them will perish on the first hours of the siege.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Throughout this chapter, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} attack in coordinated groups known as packs. Statistics for {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} are provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}: The {@item Obsidian Blade|SandsOfDoom}. He is revered among the gnolls as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}'s blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians.", + "Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} the benefits of the 'Divine Harmony' effect, granted to all who attune to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. See 'Divine Harmony' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Fang Dragons' further in this section)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He wields a broken {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as his weapon, which functions as a {@item +2 Greatsword|XDMG|Greatsword +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage on a hit. He wears {@item +2 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +2} that grants him {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all Strength checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, and a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} bearing the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + }, + "title": "High Commander Annubarack" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Titan", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls.", + "Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}), the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber.", + "There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Iron Golem|XMM} with 300 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and several changes. All mentions of fire in its statblock, such as its {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to fire or his Fire Absorption feature, are replaced with radiant. Additionally, it does not have access to its Poison Breath feature.", + "The Titan is a Gargantuan-sized creature with a Melee Reach of 20 feet, too large to make {@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Attacks of Opportunity}. If any of its Melee Attacks is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} or reduces the target to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the Titan automatically {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} the target (escape {@dc 15}). Creatures {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the Titan are {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. While holding a creature in one hand, it cannot grapple another with that same hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it. When its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are reduced to 0, the Titan falls unconcious and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of its amber is destroyed.", + "Repairing the inert {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} takes one week of work and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of new amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}, like all {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Unlike {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, however, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Brass_Titan.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Titan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) arrives one day before the siege begins while seated upon the Throne of Kings, a grand platform of pure gold carried with agonizing effort by dozens of soldiers. He is accompanied by his royal pet, a fearsome fiend named {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "An {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} effect radiates from the throne, nullifying all magic cast within 10 feet of it. Spells and effects originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} bypass this zone of antimagic. For more information on the Throne of Kings, see the {@adventure High Overlook|SoD|11|High Overlook} section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corrupted to the Bone", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has slowly corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, warping his emotions and manipulating his actions. What remains is a hollow echo of the Pharaoh he once was. His bones are stained rust red, and a subtle crimson glow flickers in his eyes. His erratic behavior, impatience, and uncontrollable wrath are evident to all who serve him, yet none dare speak of it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has bent the will of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, the brood mother of a large clutch of fang dragons. With her consort, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood obeying her every command, the Pharaoh has conscripted them all into the ranks of the Anubians.", + "During the siege, {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} will remain at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s side, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} will serve as the mount of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood will scatter to besiege the city. As long as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}'s mind is under the Pharaoh's control, the fang dragons will remain loyal to the Anubian cause.", + "The statistics for fang dragons, adults and young alike, can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Artillery", + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} will take positions 200 feet from the city walls and stand on magical runes they carve into the ground. These runes allow them to spend valuable Heka (50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber per use) to conjure a fiery siege to rain down at a location of their choice within 1,000 feet. This barrage replicates the effect of the {@spell Meteor Swarm|XPHB} spell, except that it deals {@damage 8d6} Fire damage and {@damage 8d6} Bludgeoning damage instead. The thick smoke billowing atop the walls of Al'Kirat prevents Anubians from targeting precise locations, so they bombard the city indiscriminately.", + "The characters will not be targeted by these barrages directly, however they will feel their effects in the city. Make sure to narrate how explosions echo constantly in the background throughout the siege. This artillery is the reason why vast portions of the city are destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiery Barrage [Optional]", + "entries": [ + "At any point of your choice during an encounter in the siege, you can choose to trigger a barrage in a random location on the battlefield. The impending strike is visible by all creatures present before it hits. At the start of the round, mark the location that will be struck by the barrage. The barrage then lands at the end of the round, affecting all creatures within the marked area." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "War Council", + "entries": [ + "Before the siege begins, the characters are summoned to a secret meeting at the Ruby Court to plan for the city's defense. The Sultana sends a trusted envoy, like {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, to ensure they accept. The meeting can be delayed if necessary but must happen no later than two days before the siege commences.", + "The characters are expected to report any relevant findings they have discovered throughout their journeys in the Wasteland, share their plans for the use of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and propose any strategies they may have for the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This deliberation can be as short or as long as it is needed.", + "After the party has shared their information with the council, the meeting proceeds to discuss matters of war (see {@adventure Talk of Strategy|SoD|11|Talk of Strategy}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Council", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is ruled by the Merchant Council, a governing body of thirty influential and wealthy Kirati, whose votes ultimately determine which laws and motions are enacted in the city. Temporary measures require a simple majority (51% of votes or more) to pass, while permanent changes\u2014such as the creation, repeal, or amendment of laws\u2014demand a supermajority (75% of votes or more) to pass.", + "To discuss the war, the Merchant Council has invited several other individuals to offer their insights. Detailed descriptions of everyone in attendance are outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Each Merchant Lord controls a key sector of the economy, such as the trading of silk, the farming of food, or the collection and distribution of water. While their votes hold the city's true power, they are easily influenced by the Sultana, whose enterprise ensures their prosperity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Sultana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the city's wealthiest citizen, holding a fortune greater than the combined riches of all Merchant Lords. This immense wealth grants her unmatched influence in the council. The Sultana is joined by her niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, who serves as the voice of the Arbiters of Asmodeus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Vizier", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} lacks voting rights in the Merchant Council, he manages the proceedings and has veto power over any decision that involves powerful magic. His veto may be overturned by a supermajority (75% of the votes or more)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commander of Al'Kirat's Forces", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} holds no voting power, but is here to provide strategic military advice when requested and speaks to represent the soldiers' needs whenever required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "entries": [ + "The church has sent {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}, to act as its representative. Though the Church lacks voting power in the council, it holds considerable sway over the religious Merchant Lords. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom|Zarnok} is always shadowed by {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Incubus|XMM} who clings to him like an obedient and loving pet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} was invited to the council as a gesture of goodwill, following his vocal objections to being excluded. He has no voting rights but is highly opinionated and dismissive of other opinions." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talk of Strategy", + "entries": [ + "The council believes the Anubians' high numbers will be less effective inside the narrow streets of Al'Kirat; which is why they have chosen not to field soldiers outside. The city's strategy is to defend from the walls, and to quickly circle and enclose any breaches. Most of the forces are concentrated around the Ruby Gate, which protects key military locations.", + "Since a defensive strategy has already been implemented, the council is not interested in the characters' advice on this topic; instead, they seek information regarding {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he and his priests possess. They will ask the characters to explain everything they know about his abilities and any plans they may have to challenge him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Task for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "The characters are asked to assist in defending the walls, specifically wherever the titanic construct (see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Brass Titan}) will seek to attack the city, as the council believes only the characters may have the power to stop it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note The Siege of Al'Kirat begins with the assumption that the characters will be positioned at the walls, prepared to face the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Threat Made Manifest", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This event triggers if the characters have repeatedly and openly defied {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, prompting her to finally retaliate in ways that strike at what the party values most in an effort to compel their obedience.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Warnings", + "entries": [ + "By now, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has likely warned the characters of their misconduct several times through their dreams. Now, she sends {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} to deliver her warnings in person. These individuals, much like the Cult of the Coiled Whisper in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, are ordinary citizens visited by the sphinx in their dreams and persuaded to act on her behalf. The cultists might be people the characters are familiar with or complete strangers, but they are always those least expected\u2014simple folk like bakers, farmers, or beggars.", + "The cultists approach the party at a moment of your choice during the siege, as many times as you like, in order to warn them of terrible consequences if the party refuses to obey the 'Lady in Dreams.' If questioned, however, they are not able to provide any additional information; they merely repeat what they were instructed to say and have no greater context." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the threats fail to sway the party, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will kidnap and kill an NPC the characters hold dear. No matter how important the NPC or how wellguarded they might be, a group of cultists follow {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s instructions and seize the perfect opportunity to capture them. The NPC is captured at a moment of your choice during the 'Noon of the Siege' phase of the chapter. The NPC is then subjected to horrible torture before they are slain.", + "The brutal act is carried out in a place the sphinx knows the characters will visit, ensuring that the party will casually stumble onto the aftermath. When the NPC is found, their bloodied limbs are entangled in barbed vines that pierce their flesh, their arms suspended from the ceiling by the vines, and a spear has been thrust through their chest. Surrounding the scene are the bodies of the cultists, their throats slit in what is clearly an act of ritual suicide. The words \"{@i You will Obey}\" are scrawled in blood on a nearby wall." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Threat_Made_Manifest.webp" + }, + "title": "Cultists murder Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati marshal their forces to line the city walls as the Anubian army draws near. The gnolls assemble 1,000 feet from the walls, their formations neatly divided by clan, all silent and disciplined; while the orcs assemble 700 feet from the walls, bellowing war cries and waving their weapons in chaotic fervor. The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} rises high amongst the army, visibly positioned to attack the Ruby Gate.", + "The battle for Al'Kirat will soon begin. The characters are summoned to a stretch of wall near the Ruby Gate, to ensure they are prepared to confront the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} when it arrives.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The siege starts in the early morning, just as the sun rises from the east. This marks the first of the four phases of the Siege of Al'Kirat, lasting from dawn until noon." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Details on Armies", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Merchant Counci|SoD|11|The Council}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Army", + "entries": [ + "4,000 (1,000 soldiers, 3,000 militia)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of Al'Kirat are 40 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "12,000 (4,000 soldiers, 6,000 militia, 2,000 conscripted orcs)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Negotiations", + "entries": [ + "Just as the Anubians muster and ready for battle, the city receives word from an envoy of the Pharaoh, proposing a meeting to 'negotiate Al'Kirat's surrender.' The Anubians request that a representative of the city meet one of theirs outside the walls, halfway between the city and their army.", + "The council is reluctant to send {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, knowing he is not a skilled negotiator and that losing him in an ambush would doom the city from the onset. They also believe it would be foolish to send {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, knowing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wants nothing more than to see her head on a spike. Instead, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} approaches the characters on behalf of the council, to ask if one of them is willing to take on the risk. The council trusts in their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, confident these artifacts will protect them from any tricks the Anubians might attempt.", + "If one amongst them accepts, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} instructs them to firmly convey that the Kirati will not surrender or compromise the freedoms they have struggled to achieve. While the city is willing to consider agreements of mutual cooperation, even those that favor the Anubians, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} states that the Kirati will never submit to another's rule.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "If the player characters decline to take the mantle, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will step in to do so." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sends {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} to parley with the city's emissary. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} is far more interested in avoiding bloodshed than his Pharaoh, so he will try to convince the emissary it is in their best interest to simply surrender.", + "Unfortunately, the meeting is destined to fail, as Al'Kirat will not entertain an unconditional surrender and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is unwavering in his intent to conquer the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dialogue", + "entries": [ + "Outlined below are examples of the arguments {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} will use to persuade the emissary to surrender.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "{@i Do not fear to surrender, we did not rise by razing all we conquered. Your city will have its place in the Empire\u2014 not as equals, certainly, but a place nonetheless. As its vassal, you'll enjoy its protection and strength.}", + "{@i You are a warrior\u2014you must see the truth before you. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands 12,000 brave soldiers, all ready to die on his very word. Your city has, what, 4,000 at best? How many of those are truly trained soldiers? There is no hope for victory here. Surrender while you still can.}", + "{@i You know what happened at your fortress in the dunes. If you refuse to surrender, he will do the same here\u2014half the city will be impaled on spikes, even the children. Neither of us wants this. Please, surrender.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once it is obvious that the two have reached an impasse, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} sighs and leaves, saying: \"{@i Very well. It is decided then. Soon you will all be victims to this lack of foresight}\"." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To War!", + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} learns that the Kirati will not surrender, consumed by wrath, he orders his army to immediately begin the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "When you're ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An uneasy stillness fills the air as the emissaries withdraw. From his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rises as his commander shakes his head\u2014a signal that the negotiations have failed. The Pharaoh snarls in fury and raises his crook high. Suddenly, dark clouds gather above, swirling and twisting until they shape the visage of his face. As he speaks, the face in the clouds speaks, its voice thundering as he says: \"{@i The heretics remain defiant! Grind them into the Dust! War! WAR! Kill them all in my name! KILL THEM ALL IN THE NAME OF YOUR GOD!}\"", + "The Anubian armies suddenly erupt into motion, charging directly at the walls of the city. Amidst the chaos, the city's envoy, still far from the safety of the walls, desperately runs back to the city for their life. The Siege of Al'Kirat has begun." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Envoy Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "The envoy must run back to the city while thousands of enemy soldiers charge behind them and volleys of Arrows fly overhead. To safely reach the walls, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. If they possess a feature that would help them, such as the {@spell Haste|XPHB} spell or the ability to {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Fly}, they gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the roll.", + "On a successful check, the character reaches the walls quickly and unscathed. On a failure, they are hit by Arrows before they reach the city, and arrive late to the '{@adventure Defend the Walls!|SoD|11|Encounter: Defend the Walls!}' encounter (they roll for initiative at the start of the second round instead). A character hit by the Arrows must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Piercing damage on a failure or half as much on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu sits on the Throne of Kings, accompanied by Ma'rut." + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Walls!", + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, the Anubian army storms the city walls. Some will seek to scale them with climbing gear or ladders, while others, capable of doing so, will simply fly above them. Meanwhile, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} advances steadily towards the Ruby Gate. The characters must fend off waves of enemies until the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} arrives, and defeat it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Walls!' map. Place the characters anywhere they like within the battlements.", + "The characters are supported by four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Walls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Walls! 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There can never be more than four ladders at a time.", + "Ladders can be kicked down as an action or destroyed with attacks. They have 5 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 12 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}.", + "On initiative count 0, an {@creature Orc|MM} [{@creature Tough|XMM}] enters the battlefield from every ladder still standing. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} can take their movement and action the same round they appear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistae", + "entries": [ + "Two {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae} are placed within this section of the battlement. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Each fires bolts wrapped in Grimfire that explode on impact. Using a {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} can fire only once per round.", + "When fired, the one aiming the {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} can use either their own Ranged Attack Modifier or a +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether the attack hits or misses, the bolt explodes upon striking a surface. All creatures within a 10-foot radius of the place of impact must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barrels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Place six barrels anywhere on the map, each packed with grimpowder at the top and sand at the bottom. If a barrel takes any amount of Fire damage, it explodes, forcing all creatures within 10 feet to make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The barrel also detonates if it takes damage from the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}'s Melee Attack, dealing the Fire damage to the Titan, which automatically fails its {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against it.", + "The sand at the bottom of the barrel directs the explosions upward, designed to protect the wall below it. In other words, the explosions do not harm the wall. Each barrel weighs 200 pounds and can be positioned as directed by the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} survive this encounter, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive in this battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} climb the walls, while two {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} [{@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}]\u2014each mounted on a flying {@creature Pteranodon|XMM}\u2014 support them. A {@creature Manticore|XMM} flies and attacks from the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} are Large-sized creatures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} are being bribed to participate and do not fight to the death; retreating if their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half. The {@creature Berserker|XMM|Orogs} leap from their {@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} upon reaching the wall; the {@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} then depart the battlefield. The reavers and {@creature Orog|XMM|Orogs} both focus on the ballistas, while the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} focus on the strongest opponent within range." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Repeat the first wave with the same creatures and tactics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} enters the battle, riding an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} is leading the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} towards the wall. After taking a single combat turn, he gestures to the looming Titan in the distance and says, \"{@i Look! Behold the might of the Anubian Empire. You cannot stand against us. Surrender before it is too late!}\" With that, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} flies away and retreats, leaving the Titan to make its final advance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} only participates in the battle for one round before he leaves. For this turn, he focuses on having {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} dispel problematic spells aiding the characters. The commander is not meant to die in this encounter. If it is unavoidable, have him fall from the wall on the Anubian side, so that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can later resurrect him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fourth Wave", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} finally arrives, aiming to destroy the wall. A {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} joins in from the sky.", + "Due to the golem's immense size, its body looms above creatures standing on the wall. As a result, Melee Attacks targeting the Titan gain an additional 5 feet of reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "During this encounter, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not take actions on its turn. Instead, at the end of each player character's turn, it makes a Melee Attack against that character if they are within its reach. If the attack hits, the damage is divided evenly (rounded up) among all creatures and destructible objects (such as {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista}) within 5 feet of the target. If the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} is {@action Grapple|XPHB|Grappling} a creature, that creature also takes an equal share of the damage.", + "Whenever a player character ends their turn and the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is not within reach to strike them, or the target is already {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan}, then the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} instead attacks the wall. The wall is breached if the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} strikes it a total of 10 times in this way, allowing hordes of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} and Anubians to swarm the Palace Quarter. A breach of this size near the Ruby Gate dooms the city, which falls shortly thereafter.", + "For more details on the consequences of failing to stop the Anubians, see {@adventure Fall of Al'Kirat|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The characters win and combat concludes when the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters automatically gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Wall Breach!", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "With the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} defeated, the characters have prevented the destruction of the Ruby Gate. Yet, victory is short-lived as treachery within the Kirati has led to a devastating explosion far away: a hidden cache of grimpowder placed inside the Artisan's Quarter detonates, tearing a breach in the wall.", + "The sound of the explosion is loud enough to be heard by half the city\u2014the characters included. In response, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} sends nearby units to the scene, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and a cadre of {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Sorcerers} under her command, to stem the tide of Anubians that will soon be flooding into the city.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} then contacts the character telepathically linked with him and tasks the party with supporting the sorcerers in holding the breach for as long as they can, to give the army the time they need to organize a proper defense." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Alacrity_Military_Officer.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity, Military Officer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Breach", + "entries": [ + "The breach is less than a 10-minute journey from the characters' current position. The location is situated along the stretch of wall set between the Ember Ring and the Slums, marked on the map of the siege shown on the {@adventure map|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the battlemap titled 'Wall Breach' below. The detonation has opened up a large 30-foot wide gap on the wall. From the breach, the Anubian army spills into the streets, as Kirati soldiers attempt to contain them.", + "Place the characters on the bottom side of the map, anywhere near the areas marked ('P'). Depending on how they approach the breach, you can position them either atop the walls or on the street.", + "At the breach, eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') engage two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} ('O'). Behind them, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ('M') (see her special statistics on {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}) and four {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} ('S') provide ranged support, while at risk of being encircled. Four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} ('A') shoot enemies from atop the wall.", + "Enemy waves emerge in predefined zones: 'Breach,' 'Walls,' or 'Streets.' Each enemy entry indicates in which of these zones they should be placed in. When placing them, you may position them anywhere within their assigned zone.", + "Any character or allied creature that ends its turn within a 'Retreat' zone safely escapes the encounter and is immediately removed from the battlefield." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c112" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c112" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Battle", + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You arrive at the scene of the breach to find a gaping hole in the city wall, where battalions of orcs are pouring through in relentless waves. Soldiers nearby are fighting valiantly to hold their ground, but it is clear this is a fight they are losing. Alacrity and a squad of sorcerers stand perilously behind the soldiers, unleashing bolts of fire toward the invading orcs in an effort to stem the flow.", + "When Alacrity catches sight of you, she cries out, \"{@i Friends! We can't hold them\u2014the breach is too large! Help us stall these orcs and give the army the time they need!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "The battle consists of three primary waves as the characters work to contain the breach. Each wave arrives at the start of its respective round. The first wave on the first round, the second wave on the second round, and so forth.", + "When the third wave begins, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} will issue an order to retreat, directing the characters to fall back into the city. Starting from the fourth round, endless waves of enemies will arrive at the start of each round until every character has either fallen or successfully retreated.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} to each wave for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The party must survive until the third round of combat, making sure {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is not overrun and assisting her retreat into the designated 'Retreat' zones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many Kirati Soldiers survive this encounter, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive through this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] surge forward from the gaping hole on the wall in a frenzied charge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge in. Two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} [Walls] teleport into position atop the battlements by casting {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}. Meanwhile, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] lands inside the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The High Commander of the Anubian forces, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}, arrives astride {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}\u2014an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}. You can place them anywhere on the map provided they are far enough away from combat. As he makes his entrance, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} bellows: \"{@i Our triumph is assured! Orcs, charge! Only the bravest among you shall be raised back from the dead! Prove yourselves worthy\u2014your new Pharaoh is watching!}\"", + "If any magic obstructs his army's advance\u2014such as a {@spell Wall of Fire|XPHB} or a {@spell Spike Growth|XPHB} spell\u2014{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} directs his fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} to eliminate it.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} does not engage the characters in combat, focusing instead on rallying his troops. If targeted during the fight, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} retreats to a safe location beyond the characters' reach. On each of his turns, he simply continues to inspire his forces with commanding words, until such time the characters are forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two more {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge recklessly through the hole on the wall, while a separate {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Walls] scale up the city walls. Having broken through farther north, a fourth {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] marches into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Another Detonation", + "entries": [ + "Treachery unfolds once more as another cache of grimpowder detonates, approximately 1,000 feet south of the battlefield. This creates another breach on the wall from which the Anubian army can pour into the city. The characters, along with half the city, hear the thunderous explosion and feel the tremor it produces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sound the Retreat!", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters to notify them of the additional breach, and to thank them for delaying the enemy. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} now tasks them with organizing a tactical retreat back into the city, out of the Artisan's Quarter, and to rendezvous at Silk Street in order to organize for a proper defense." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Endless Waves", + "entries": [ + "Starting from the fourth round, at the beginning of each round, two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] storms through the hole on the wall, while a third {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] joins them ahead." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters successfully retreat from the battle, they automatically gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: None Shall Pass!", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat's strategy of containment can still succeed, even after the fall of the Artisans' Quarter, so long as the Anubians are prevented from advancing into the other districts. Refer to the '{@adventure Anubian Claimed Territory|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' map. The natural barriers that surround the Artisans' Quarter, such as the city's water canals and several rock buttes, create funnels that can be easily defended. If these strategic choke points can be held, the city still has a fighting chance.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is mobilizing the army to secure these choke points in an effort to contain the Anubians. Because Silk Street is the main artery of the city, and links to all other districts, if the Anubian army were to seize control of it, nothing could stop them from spreading out to the rest of Al'Kirat. As such, defending this location is paramount. Unfortunately, the Kirati army must first battle their way through contested territory to reach it\u2014a task that requires time. Until then, it is up to any and all available forces to defend Silk Street.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} issues a desperate command to every single unit he is telepathically linked to: \"{@i Every available soldier, anyone that can hear me, to Silk Street! Do whatever it takes. No sacrifice is too great. The Anubians must not break through. For the love of all that we hold sacred... Hold. The. Line!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "Silk Street stretches from the Artisans' Quarter, cuts through the Central Medina, and ends at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Normally alive with bustling markets and crowds of people, the boulevard currently lies silent and abandoned.", + "When the characters arrive, they will find four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already there, having just finished building a simple barricade. Additional troops will also be present, determined by the reinforcements the players choose, see the 'Encounter Reinforcements' section further ahead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'None Shall Pass!' battlemap below for this encounter. Several barricades have already been positioned at the center of the street. Once the characters arrive, they will have {@b 10 minutes to prepar}e themselves before the enemy forces attack. Make sure to show the players the battlemap before the encounter begins, so they can strategize and position additional barricades (see 'Barricades' further ahead).", + "Enemies can be placed in any square within the areas labeled 'Enemies' on the right side of the battlemap. For reinforcements aiding the characters, use any square within the areas marked 'Allies' on the left side of the map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pathways", + "entries": [ + "Enemies will advance through three distinct pathways, indicated by Arrows on the battlemap. The central path crashes directly into the main set of barricades, while the northern and southern routes twist through houses and alleys to bypass them. Each enemy wave is divided into groups based on their chosen approach\u2014labeled as 'center,' 'north,' or 'south.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Placing Tokens", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a wave of enemies enters combat, do not immediately place all the tokens on the battlemap. Instead, wait until a creature is about to take its first turn before placing it. This simulates enemies running into the battlefield from beyond what is actually shown on the battlemap. It also prevents their starting location from becoming overcrowded with units that have yet to move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c113" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c113" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} consist of debris and furniture quickly assembled to create a temporary barrier against the advancing enemy forces. These are segmented into 5-foot square sections, each measuring 5 feet in height, 5 feet in width, and 3 feet in thickness. Each 5-foot section has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 10, and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Poison and Psychic damage.", + "When the characters arrive, several {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} will already be in place on the street. {@b Allow each player character the ability to place one additional 5-foot section of barricade}, anywhere they wish on the map.", + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} have the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures cannot occupy the space of a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade}.", + "Jumping over a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} requires either 30 feet of movement or an action. A creature can jump over a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} only if there is an empty square on the other side within the creature's jumping distance.", + "A creature adjacent to a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} gains {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against Ranged Attacks coming from the other side.", + "Melee Attacks against a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} always hit and do not require an Attack Roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroyed Barricades", + "entries": [ + "When a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it collapses. Creatures can then move through its square using their movement, but the space is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "Doors and windows have the same statistics and follow the same rules as barricades, with one exception. If the door or window is closed and locked, then the only way through them is to first destroy them.", + "Unless the players specify otherwise, assume that all doors and windows inside houses are closed and locked." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already present, the players can spend Reinforcement Points in this encounter in order to summon allies, as described in {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}.", + "The players start with {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} they can spend. The characters gain an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} if at least two Kirati Soldiers survived the 'Defend the Walls!' encounter, and an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} for every four Kirati Soldiers\u2014including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}\u2014that survived the 'Wall Breach!' encounter. The allies chosen with these points can either be present at Silk Street by the time the characters arrive or they enter the battlefield during the first round of combat, your choice.", + "The players then gain {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the start of the fifth round of combat and another {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the beginning of the eight round. These allies arrive at the beginning of their respective rounds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "Three waves of enemies will assault the characters in order to breach their defenses. The first wave appears in round 1, the second in round 4, and the third in round 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory Condition", + "entries": [ + "By the time the encounter starts, the Kirati army is only 10 minutes away. In this encounter, time is abstracted such that each round represents 1 minute of combat. Thus, the characters win if they survive until the end of the tenth round. This time adjustment does not impact the durations of items, abilities, or spells used during the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemy Morale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} and all {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fight to the death. The gnolls, however, will fight to the death only as long as {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prelude", + "entries": [ + "Immediately before combat begins, at the beginning of the first round, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} hovers 120 feet above the battlefield aboard his {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} steed ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He boldly screams: \"{@i Hearken to me, warriors! Tear down the barricades of these fiends! Seize the street, and the city will be ours!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} then orders the fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on any visible magical effects that might impede the army's advance. Immediately after, he departs to rally the rest of the army marching through the streets. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} reappears later as part of the third wave of this encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave - Ghurzak the Oathbreaker", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak}, an orcish king of little renown, was the first to surrender his city in O'grila to the advancing gnoll armies, opening its gates without resistance. His treachery doomed much of O'grila, but it secured him a place of privilege amongst the Anubians. Now, many of the conscripted {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} serving {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army march under his command.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} charge directly towards the barricade. Supporting them from behind, two {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants} bombard the backline by hurling large rocks.", + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak the Oathbreaker}, an {@creature Orc War Chief|MM} [{@creature Tough Boss|XMM}], wears {@item +1 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +1} crafted from bone (19 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) and wields a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG|Greataxe +2}. The War Chief rides atop a {@creature Triceratops|XMM} armored with {@item Plate Barding|PHB} (18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) made from bone. {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} rains {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins} across the barricade from a safe distance. He waits until some of the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} are wiped out before charging in." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "A rampaging {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} storms through the streets, smashing everything in their way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}] controls two leashed {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings}, which he releases as the battle begins. The dragons soar across the streets to target the backline. Meanwhile, the Orc casts {@spell Bless|XPHB} on his warchief and two others, before withdrawing inside a house. There, he chants as his action every turn, calling a new {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM} every two rounds unless stopped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Orc War Chief|MM} [{@creature Tough Boss|XMM}] for each character beyond four. These are the sons and daughters of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak}. They prowl either the northern or southern streets to ambush their enemies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} on 20; {@creature Triceratops|XMM} and {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} on 15; {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants} on 10; {@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM|Orc Eye of Gruumsh} and {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings} on 5; any sons of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave - Elite Anubian Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Initially ordered to advance alongside the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, this elite vanguard of gnolls now find themselves trailing behind due to the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' reckless disregard for strategic coordination.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} attack the barricade with their spears, supported by four {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} who maintain a safe distance behind them. The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics} focus on healing the soldiers each turn and using {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on any harmful spell cast upon them.", + "Two more {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} position themselves far back, raining down volleys of crossbow bolts at will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "One {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} charges through the northern streets while two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} follow him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "A separate {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} slips into the southern buildings to move about undetected. Two {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters} follow closely behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} for every two characters beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} in melee on 20; {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} on 15; {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Champions} and any High Priests on 10; {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} and {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanters} on 5; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} at range on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave - High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} rides an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) called {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}. When he arrives, he yells: \"{@i The Kirati army is near! Break through and claim the streets while there's still time! To me!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} fights while mounted on the back of {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} and does not willingly leave it unless {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} dies. The pair flies over the barricades to assault the enemy's backline. {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} prefers to attack spellcasters and dispel powerful magical effects. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} prefers attacking the most powerful and imposing enemy within reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} rush behind their commander in a final bid to capture Silk Street." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} and {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} each increase their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 60." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} on 20; {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} on 10; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Ghurzak_the_Oathbreaker.webp" + }, + "title": "Ghurzak the Oathbreaker leads orcs to battle" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fall of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to stop the Anubian advance, Anubian troops are able to pour into the Central Medina and spread out across the city, which falls shortly thereafter. The Anubian occupation of Al'Kirat is marked by cruelty: daily executions for insubordination, mandatory worship of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and enforced flagellation as atonement for the death of the Divine Child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Chance", + "entries": [ + "In the event characters fail to stop the Anubians yet survive the battle, they have an opportunity for a pyrrhic victory by infiltrating the coliseum\u2014where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays for the next couple of days\u2014and confront him directly (see {@adventure End of the Siege|SoD|11|End of the Siege}). Defeating {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at this point will end the occupation, but won't do much to restore the countless dead that result from it." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Break of the Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} dies, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he wields fractures and erupts in a dazzling flash of energy. The explosion destroys the relic, but the divine energy flows into the characters and any other creatures in the vicinity wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Each affected creature may choose an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest; this score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos Arrives", + "entries": [ + "At the end of the tenth round of combat, 500 Kirati soldiers pour into the fray, thereby bringing the encounter to a decisive end. They advance through the streets and force the Anubian vanguard to retreat into the Artisans' Quarter. With the area cleared, the soldiers establish a fortified defensive line along Silk Street. They construct barricades, deploy archers to the rooftops, and ignite braziers to create smoke screens that obscure the enemy's vision. Similar efforts are made to the streets linking out of the Artisans' Quarter, effectively severing the Anubians from the rest of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 10th level by stopping the Anubian advance and securing Silk Street." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian army has breached the city, but the Kirati have successfully contained them within the Artisans' Quarter. As exhaustion grips both armies, they fortify their positions, and the once-intense battle devolves into a slow, grinding halt. Tension blankets the streets of Al'Kirat as the fighting shifts into guerrilla-style warfare. The clashes of armies are replaced by skirmishes within houses and darkened alleys.", + "The Anubians establish their headquarters within the Ember Ring\u2014the grand coliseum of the Artisans' Quarter. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, seated on his magnificent throne, is carried to this location, where he direct the ongoing campaign himself.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege unfolds over the remainder of the day, lasting from noon until nightfall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Section", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege is intentionally left open-ended, with no mandatory quests or missions that demand the characters' immediate attention. Instead, you are provided with a list of locations within the city, as well as descriptions of the events unfolding there. The characters are encouraged to explore the war-torn city and engage with the NPCs outlined in this section. These NPCs will offer valuable information the characters can then use for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "The intention is to shift the focus from combat to roleplay, so as to give players a break from handling so many combat encounters back to back. This section is also left open to provide you the space to conclude any homebrew content you may have set up for your players. Keep in mind that {@b this is the point of no return}, and events will soon drive the story towards its inevitable conclusion. As such, the characters should use this opportunity to tie up any loose ends or accomplish any personal goals they may have, before they are driven to the final confrontation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending This Phase", + "entries": [ + "You may conclude this phase of the siege whenever it feels narratively appropriate." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A City Under Siege", + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of important locations within the besieged city, each featuring an NPC who can provide the characters with information pertinent to their final battle with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Anubian_Claimed_Territory.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Claimed Territory" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} has permitted {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} to use the Guild Hall as a staging ground for the defense of the Palace Quarter. Soldiers shuttle between the Guild and the frontlines, while sergeants and adventurers huddle over sprawling maps to strategize and discuss plans of war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu's Location", + "entries": [ + "Kirati intelligence confirms that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has made the coliseum in the Artisans' Quarter his central headquarters. Additionally, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} advises {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} that Anubian protocol requires nobles to accompany the Pharaoh during any war campaign he commands. This means the coliseum is now likely occupied by several gnoll aristocrats and may contain even members of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s own family. This marks the coliseum as the most strategically important target in the war. The characters can learn this information by meeting with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} in the Guild Hall. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} advises the characters to hold off on attacking the coliseum, explaining it is best to consult the Merchant Council to request approval for military aid for such an attack. The council will meet tomorrow at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has likely enslaved the mind of a fang dragon brood mother, compelling her to send her offspring to attack the city. Ancient hieroglyphics describe this as a common tactic among the Pharaohs, achieved through the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a powerful relic capable of dominating any creature it targets. If asked, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} will confirm that a large fang dragon was spotted flying near the coliseum.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is familiar with the powers and limitations of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}, and shares that information with the characters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can also relay this information if the characters follow the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court has been placed under strict lockdown and several Merchant Lords have chosen to take refuge inside. Only the characters, military officers, council members, and other essential personnel are granted passage in and out.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} has correctly determined that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s throne emits an aura that nullifies all magic around it, making any direct attack against the Pharaoh ineffective, unless he is either removed from the throne or the special effect destroyed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} believes this aura might function as a magical barrier, meaning it could potentially be destroyed by the powerful bite of a fang dragon.", + "Since these fangs lose their special properties ten minutes after being excised from a fang dragon, a living dragon must be either persuaded or coerced to bite through the barrier directly. Alternatively, one would have to stab the barrier with the fang shortly after removal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slums", + "entries": [ + "Though the Slums offer little strategic value, the Anubians have repeatedly attempted to seize control of the impoverished district, only to fail each time. Unbeknownst to most, years of smuggling operations by the Veiled Syndicate have left the beastfolk of the Slums surprisingly well-armed. The raw strength of the beastfolk within has allowed them to defend the district's maze-like streets and hold their ground.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Revolt", + "entries": [ + "A champion has emerged among the dwellers of the Slums: a {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] slave named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} (the party met him in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}). He has rallied the beastfolk to defend their district, and his remarkable success has inspired them now to rise up against the city. Under his leadership, the beastfolk have expelled all Kirati soldiers from the Slums. The Slums now stand as an independent stronghold, governed by {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}'s martial law.", + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is seeking to use the war as an opportunity to demand an end to their slavery. If the characters speak with him and show sympathy for his cause, he will ask them to relay this message to the council whenever next they meet: over 1,000 beastfolk stand ready to charge into the Artisans' Quarter and fight the Anubians, provided their freedom is guaranteed once the war is over.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Free the Slaves|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has begun to negotiate with the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, aiming to secure reinforcements for the city by summoning a legion of devils directly from Hell. {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, whom the characters met in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, leads the ongoing negotiations and is in the process of carefully crafting the contract. This contract will be presented during the next war council, ready to be signed, provided it is approved. Refer to {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debates in the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple is currently a hub of heated arguments, where Arbiters, Merchant Lords, and several devils clash in the debate halls over what price must be paid to purchase the devils' aid. The prevailing argument is\u2014after the war is over\u2014to permit devils to peddle {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} outside the Church's grounds, until one soul is claimed for each devil that fights for Al'Kirat.", + "If the characters decide to engage in the debate, they have the opportunity to influence the terms of the contract. A successful {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check is enough to sway the debate and the ensuing contract in their favor, provided the arguments appeal to the interests of both the Church and the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "As the siege forced all the markets to close, the heads of each household gather within the Grand Bazaar to barter for the necessities they need. Seeing as the building has been turned into a bunker for much of the population and houses most of the city's food and water, it is one of the most heavily defended locations in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|jackalwere} (see his entry in {@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) is privy to a sprawling network of tunnels hidden within the Slums, built by the Veiled Syndicate for their smuggling operations. These tunnels provide secret routes that mostly lead outside the city, save for one that emerges in the Artisans' Quarter near the Ember Ring. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} moves nervously through the crowded bazaar, burdened by the value of the information he holds yet paralyzed by the fear of exposing his identity or his past relation with the Syndicate.", + "If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} encounters the characters in the Grand Bazaar and they showed him kindness in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}, he approaches and provides them this information. Here are examples of how he would convey it in his bizarre way of speaking: \"{@i I can teach you how to penetrate Lord Ammu from behind.}\" \"{@i The hole's plenty big\u2014even for the thickest minotaur.}\" \"{@i Best part? No need to bring protection, unless he knows you're coming.}\" If the characters agree to follow him, he can lead them to the hidden tunnels within the Slums.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Tunnels Under the City|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the end of this phase of the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The events in this section herald the start of Al'Kirat's downfall, as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s ongoing betrayal will soon drive the Kirati army to a total collapse. Defensive lines will crumble, communications will break down, and the Anubians will begin to seize more and more ground with each passing hour. The characters will be thrown into a series of escalating emergencies and, unless they can craft and execute a decisive plan to defeat {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city will fall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Council is Meeting Soon", + "entries": [ + "The Merchant Council is set to hold their next meeting in the Hall of Memories at dawn. The characters are expected to be in attendance to discuss the state of the war. Although the location and timing of the meeting has been carefully guarded, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has secretly passed this information to the Anubians, along with the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and several members of the Merchant Council are expected to take in order to reach the Hall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege takes place at night and lasts until dawn of the next day. There is a {@b full moon at night}, meaning that the city is relatively well illuminated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Yasar's Gambit", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters and reveals his suspicion that a mole within the council is the traitor working against the city. He requests they meet him at the Adventurer's Guild to discuss the matter further.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} will soon attack and destroy the Guild Hall before the party will have a chance to speak with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blaze of Fire", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated by the deadlock of the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} chooses to act more brazenly. Drawing on power bestowed by his noble lineage as a genie, he casts two {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells\u2014each designed to tear open a portal into the Elemental Plane of Fire.", + "The first portal emerges near Silk Street, replicating a {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell that unleashes a swarm of {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} for the brief time it remains open. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} directs them to create chaos and to assault the Hall of Memories.", + "Moments later, he opens a second portal a mile above the city, from which fiery meteors rain down directly upon the Adventurer's Guild, replicating a {@spell Meteor Swarm|XPHB} spell. The attack destroys the Guild and claims the lives of most inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate's Intervention", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} manipulates fate to ensure the characters are not inside the Adventurer's Guild during the attack. This is manifested in the party being delayed by seemingly random occurrences as they travel to the building. As the attack unfolds, the characters see fiery meteors streaking through the sky, crashing in the direction of the Guild Hall and sending tremors rippling across the city. It then takes the party 5 minutes to reach the destroyed hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Holgam|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} are all killed in the attack. Shortly after his death, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' corpse is snatched by Anubians, tipped off early on by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. His corpse is brought before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who resurrects, imprisons, tortures, and interrogates him. From this point forward, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is kept shackled at the Ember Ring (see '{@adventure Arena|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}').", + "{@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom} survives, though he loses his left arm and eye in the process. {@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom|Rudoli}, along with the handful survivors that remain, can provide a detailed account of the attack to anyone who questions them, including the moment they saw Anubians making off with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' body.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Impending Attack on the Council", + "entries": [ + "The survivors explain that just before the attack, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} had received alarming reports from scouts near Silk Street. They had spotted {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} loose in the Central Medina, and contact with several outposts there was lost. These disturbances were dangerously close to the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and several Merchant Lords were scheduled to travel through to attend the war council at the Hall of Memories. Convinced that an attack on the council members was imminent, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} had been making preparations to respond, but he was killed before he could enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Save the Council!", + "entries": [ + "The survivors plead with the characters to make haste to the Hall of Memories and ensure the safety of the Merchant Council. If the characters use magic to contact {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} or any other council members, they convey that they are already under attack, before they urgently request reinforcements." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Spots Yasar", + "entries": [ + "Despite his efforts to remain concealed, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is spotted by the unlikeliest of beings. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine who witnesses him. On 1, {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while looting the dead. On 2, The {@creature Emberling|SandsOfDoom|Emberlings} ({@adventure Emberlings|SoD|3|Emberlings}) spot him while seeking refuge from the siege. On 3, {@creature Speaksby|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers33|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him as a fugitive while hiding from the city guards. On 4, {@creature Celine|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while she shelters the stray cats of the city in a nearby abandoned home.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmasked Too Late", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to unmask {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} as a traitor at the {@adventure Hall of Memories|SoD|11|Hall of Memories}, the chosen NPC approaches the party at dawn, shortly after the arrival of the {@adventure Simurgh|SoD|11|End of the Siege}, to reveal {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s treachery." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Flames of Betrayal", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has leaked to the Anubians the schedule and route of a well-guarded caravan transporting {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and sixteen Merchant Lords traveling to the Hall of Memories. By the time the characters learn of the threat, the caravan is already under attack. While the caravan manages to repel the first assault, they suffer heavy losses, leaving them vulnerable to a second attack that will soon follow. Without the party's aid, the caravan is doomed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Scene", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of the siege showcased {@adventure above|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}. The caravan is positioned north of Silk Street, surrounded by raging fires ignited by elementals unleashed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. Traveling there from the Adventurer's Guild should take the characters about 15 minutes, but no matter how long it takes for them to arrive, they will reach the scene just as the second ambush is about to begin." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Scene", + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive, they find the surrounding neighborhoods ablaze, with distant sounds of battle filling the air. Refer to '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}' battlemap below. Once they attempt to enter the burning district, they are confronted by a Special Enemy (see below), who has seized control of the gatehouse that leads inside and the only escape route for {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s convoy (marked as areas 'V1' on the battlemap). This confrontation begins the encounter: '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "With {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s help, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has finally succeeded in orchestrating an attack against the Sultana and half the Merchant Lords that run the city. Who {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has entrusted with this important task is chosen by you. {@b Choose three Special Enemies} from the {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom} table found earlier in the chapter.", + "Assign one Special Enemy as {@b V1}, another as {@b V2}, and a third as {@b V3}. These labels will determine where to set them on the battlemap, when they appear on initiative, and what their objectives are; as explained under 'Villains and Rounds.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recommendations", + "entries": [ + "Talkative villains work best as {@b V1}, as do those who excel at defending a location. {@b V2} is suited for a villain with a personal vendetta against {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, or one who uses {@skill Stealth} during combat. {@b V3} works well for a surprise villain that the characters are likely to not expect, or one with good mobility, such as a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}, a mount, or special magic to move through the battlemap fast." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Battlemap", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Flames of Betrayal' battlemap. Once initiative is rolled, place the characters, the caravan (see 'Merchant Lords'), and V1 on the battlemap. It is intended for the players to see the location of the caravan from the start of the encounter, even if their characters do not have a line of sight to them. V2 will be placed on the map at the start of the fourth round and V3 at the start of the seventh round.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Players", + "entries": [ + "Place characters in the area marked 'P'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Sixteen Merchant Lords ('C') are present, represented as a single Huge-sized crowd. The group uses the collective statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}, but with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 10 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. For every 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} the group loses in combat, one of the merchants dies. The group cannot make attacks and cannot regain lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "The grouping of Merchant Lords do not take turns; instead, they only take the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action each round. At the end of every round, they move 30 feet forward along the main street toward the gatehouse ('V1' on the map), provided no obstacles or enemies block their path. The numbered markers on the map ('2,' '3,' '4,' etc.) indicate the route and approximate locations they are likely to be at for each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bodyguards", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') accompany the Merchant Lords. Four take positions at the front to lead the convoy, while the remaining four cover the rear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} ('Z') is present, though the previous ambush has left her wounded and she has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. Her statistics are found on {@adventure Zanara Zin'Zara|SoD|1|Zanara Zin'Zara}. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, her arcane focus, was lost during the previous attack, leaving her unable to cast spells that require material components. This includes all spells she knows of 2nd level or higher, save for {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} and {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c114" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c114" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Villains and Rounds", + "entries": [ + "The encounter is structured into three phases. First, the characters battle to secure control of the gatehouse. Second, they move quickly to reinforce the caravan before it is overwhelmed. Lastly, they protect the caravan as it travels toward the gatehouse and into safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 1", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V1} has seized the gatehouse, cutting off the caravan's escape route and blocking any reinforcements (such as the party) from passing through. The party must either defeat this villain or find a way to circumvent them to reach the caravan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 4", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V2} waits in hiding to ambush the caravan, springing to attack when the caravan reaches the area marked '4' on the battlemap; which is likely to happen by the 4th round of combat. Do not place V2 on the battlemap until they ambush the caravan, or a character discovers them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. V2 surrounds the caravan and focuses their attacks on the {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, before they target the Merchant Lords.", + "The party must reach the caravan before V2 destroys it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 5", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the fifth round of combat, the players receive {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}, which they can spend to summon additional support. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine the direction the reinforcements arrive from. On 1, they approach from the north (area marked 'P'). On 2, they come from the west (left of the area marked '7'). On 3, they enter from the east (right of the area marked '8'). On 4, they advance from the south (by the area marked 'V3')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 7", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V3} joins the battlefield late, appearing at the far end of the battlemap at the start of the 7th round of combat. V3 will charge forward in an attempt to strike the caravan from behind. V3 was the group that originally attacked the caravan and wounded the Sultana, before they were repelled. V3 has {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s arcane focus, the {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and will use it against the party if possible.", + "The party must guide the caravan toward the gatehouse while fending off V3 attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 10+", + "entries": [ + "Reinforcements from the Kirati army begin to arrive. Starting from the 10th round of combat, at the end of each round, four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} and four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} enter the battlefield in the area marked 'P'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The encounter concludes once the caravan safely passes through the gatehouse or when all Special Enemies are either defeated or forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once the fight is over, the surviving Merchant Lords urge the characters to hurry to the Hall of Memories\u2014fearing it is likely also under attack. As the party advances, the Merchant Lords follow behind them at a safe distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this encounter, as this will determine the amount of support the characters will receive later as they prepare to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Burning Boulevard", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the Hall of Memories is currently under siege, both by a Special Enemy and by a powerful minion of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s. Most of the defenders have already fallen after a valiant effort, leaving only a handful making their final stand to safeguard the council members inside. You will determine the composition of both the attackers and the defenders; consult the 'Encounter: Defend the Hall!' section for details on how to do so.", + "It takes the characters only a few minutes to reach the entrance to the Hall of Memories from the site of the previous encounter. Upon arrival, the Merchant Lords accompanying them take refuge inside the nearby buildings, leaving the characters to confront the enemies attacking the hall. Once the attackers are dealt with, the Merchant Lords will rejoin the party and proceed into the Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Hall!", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Hall! battlemap below for this encounter. Place the characters in any of the areas marked 'P'. You may then place the enemies described below anywhere on the map, provided they are actively engaging the defenders.", + "A {@creature Remorhaz|XMM}, conjured by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} from the boundless menagerie of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, is one of the enemies tearing through the remaining defenders holding the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "For this encounter, select one Special Enemy from the {@table Special Enemy|SandsOfDoom} table. This foe is actively working alongside the {@creature Remorhaz|XMM} to break through the final line of defenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players receive {@b 4 Reinforcement Points}, which are used to determine who defends the entrance to the Hall of Memories. Place these units as you see fit near the entrance to the hall, in the areas marked 'E.'", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will fight alongside the characters if she was rescued in the previous encounter, for no additional cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c115" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c115" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefit of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hall of Memories", + "entries": [ + "The remaining members of the War Council have assembled in a special chamber within the Hall of Memories, where the Merchant Lords have created a beautiful memorial to honor the fallen. Presently, the Merchant Lords tremble in fear of the sounds of battle that echo outside, and are visibly relieved when they see that the characters have saved them.", + "As the characters enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter a solemn chamber within the Hall of Memories, dedicated as a memorial to the fallen. A beautiful array of candles lines a pathway from the entrance to a podium at the far end of the chamber, where a hundred more candles flicker beside vibrant bouquets of flowers. A central sarcophagus dominates the arrangement, with several more placed throughout the room. Council members gasp a sigh of relief as they see you enter, clearly fearful of what transpired outside." + ] + }, + "The sarcophagi are empty as they are meant to be symbolic. Tensions run high among those in the chamber, who fear they live on borrowed time.", + "{@b The attendees include:} {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014{@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and fourteen of the thirty Merchant Lords. The attendance of the Sultana and the remaining sixteen Merchant Lords depends on how events unfolded in the encounter '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.' The roles of all members of the council are detailed in {@adventure War Council|SoD|11|War Council} at the beginning of the chapter.", + "As turmoil raged outside, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} stood here to guard the Merchant Lords. Unable to contact {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, he has been left in the dark regarding the events unfolding in the city and urgently demands that the party share what they know.", + "Both the characters and any NPC traveling with them will likely seek to confront the council with questions regarding the presence of a traitor in the city. The rest of this section covers all the relevant details you need in order to address the matter.", + "For details regarding the council meeting itself, and the strategies at play to bring about an end to the war, refer to {@adventure The Final Council|SoD|11|The Final Council}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traitor Among Us", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} and all the Merchant Lords are oblivious to the presence of a traitor and react with disbelief and confusion when the matter is brought up. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom}, accustomed to the intrigue of Hell's politics, is unbothered by the revelation and even relishes the chance to witness the ensuing drama. While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} suspected that a traitor was behind the detonations that breached the city walls, he never anticipated they would wield the power to create the destruction the characters describe, and claims to have no knowledge in the matter.", + "When discussed, all at the council agree that nobody in the city, aside from {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and perhaps the devils at the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, should be able to wield this level of arcane power. None of them initially suspect {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, as the rules and powers governing noble genies are not common knowledge, and he has never demonstrated such power in their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has spent most of the day in the Hall of Memories. However, he did step out {@b two hours} ago and returned only recently, just before the attacks unfolded\u2014a fact many would find suspicious if mentioned.", + "Convinced the city would have fallen by now\u2014or that at least the Hall of Memories would have been conquered\u2014 {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} was not expecting to be interrogated and has no clear answers to any pointed questions that are posed to him. If doubted or interrogated, he chooses to respond with condescending indignation, hoping it will delay the accusations long enough for the Anubians to save him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "The characters can attempt two different skill checks that may give them an insight into {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s activities.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcana", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check notice that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} appears winded, the motes of fire in his eyes have dimmed, and the tips of his fingers have grown pale. These are signs of sorcerous exhaustion, indicating that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has been casting powerful magic beyond his limits and is nearly spent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Insight", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that one of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s bags is uncharacteristically plain\u2014a noticeable contrast to the luxurious attire he vainly favors. The bag is rugged and a bit dusty, and the ambassador clearly wants to keep it out of sight." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Bag", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} holds a bag containing five small tokens resembling coins, each marked with the image of two sphinxes backto-back. These tokens operate as {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}, but their magic permits the user to communicate with the paired recipient for 1 minute, rather than be limited to 25-words. The tokens these coins are paired to are held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has already used three out of the five tokens for the day, doing so in order to leak information over to the Pharaoh.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} received the bag and tokens from {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}. The bag is magically enchanted to shield its contents from being detected by Divination spells, though it does nothing to protect the bag itself. If the characters previously encountered {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} during the '{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}' Creature Encounter in the Wasteland, they are likely to recognize the coins as Anubian {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} when they see them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Message to Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s last message to the Pharaoh confirmed that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and half the Merchant Lords had gathered within the Hall of Memories, and included the building's exact coordinates. With this intelligence, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is poised to soon unleash a devastating magical barrage (see Bombardment ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Yasar", + "entries": [ + "The characters can persuade the council of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s guilt with sound reasoning and a successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check.", + "If the characters act against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} or persuade the Kirati to do so, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} responds: \"{@i Hmph. Fine. Yes, it was me. What? Did you actually think I cared even a little for this backwater stain of a city? Please. You Kirati, of all people, should understand this better than anyone\u2014Lord Ammu simply made me a better offer. It's nothing personal. Just business.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} then prepares for a fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Hall of Memories' battlemap below. Position all characters and NPCs as you wish, according to where they would have been situated before the battle began.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will join the battle on the side of the characters. Meanwhile, both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Priest|XMM}) and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} (a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}) and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom} (an {@creature Incubus|XMM})\u2014are prohibited by law from interfering, so they silently observe from the sidelines. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The Merchant Lords ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) are non-combatants and keep their distance from the melee.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c116" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c116" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is absent, the characters gain {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}. If {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is absent, they gain {@b 1 Reinforcement Point}. These reinforcements enter the battlefield at the start of the second round of combat.", + "The defenders that the characters chose with their Reinforcement Points for the '{@adventure Defend the Hall!|SoD|11|Burning Boulevard}' encounter will arrive to assist in this encounter 1 minute after it starts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambassador Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM}, wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG}, and can summon the {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG|Dancing Sword} {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), which he uses to make sure that his {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell succeeds (see 'Gateway to Fire' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon and activate {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}, a legendary {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG} ({@item Greatsword|XPHB}), as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}. This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 5d6} Fire damage and {@damage 5d6} Radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.", + "When it is an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} that commands the sword as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} makes two attacks instead of one. Regardless of who commands it, however, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} always deals an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a hit. {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} does not deal this Fire damage when wielded as a regular weapon.", + "{@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} is a curved sword with a bifurcated silver blade. Its surface is engraved in {@language Primordial|XPHB} (Igni) with: \"{@i There is no hero but Ziba, no sword but Zulfiqar.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} stole the famous blade from {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ages ago (see '{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}' on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gateway to Fire", + "entries": [ + "On his first turn of combat, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses his last {@spell Wish|XPHB} as an action to replicate the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, creating a portal into the {@book Plane of Fire|XDMG|5|Elemental Plane of Fire} in a location of your choice. Refer to {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14} for rules on casting wishes in combat, as the casting of the wish can be interrupted.", + "As soon as the portal is opened, a {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} steps through to aid {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} in battle. The portal remains open for 1 minute and cannot be dispelled. While the portal is active, roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each round to determine what emerges from it: another {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} (1), a {@creature Young Remorhaz|XMM} (2), a {@creature Salamander|XMM} (3), or a {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} (4). These enemies prioritize targeting and killing the Merchant Lords.", + "After the portal is opened, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} spends the rest of his turns attempting to stay alive (using the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action if needed) while using his {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB|Bonus Actions} to control {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall to 50 or below, he attempts to escape by casting the spell {@spell Plane Shift|XPHB} in order to flee back to the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will attempt to {@spell Counterspell|XPHB} every casting. If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unable to escape, he surrenders; the Kirati then bind him with {@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG} and take away the forked, metal rod he uses as a material component for the {@spell Plane Shift|XPHB} spell.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} arrogantly confesses to his actions, warning that the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} will not tolerate if he is harmed or imprisoned. Unfortunately for him, it does not sway the Kirati, who are not so easily intimidated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Besides the magical items he wields, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} wears two gold earrings worth 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, eight rings (four on each hand) emblazoned with jewels and bathed in gold worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a large chain necklace made of heavy gold. The necklace is decorated with a cut depiction of one of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}' main gates and holds a gorgeous {@item Sapphire|XDMG} at its center; it is worth 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Death to the Vizier", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accuse {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} of being the traitor and persuade the council of his guilt with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, or have otherwise discovered his many crimes and bring these charges to the council, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}\u2014in genuine frustration\u2014decides it is finally time to shed the facade.", + "Before he attacks, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s fangs and claws extend as his voice rises in fury: \"{@i How DARE you accuse me? I have sacrificed EVERYTHING for this city! WHO protected and civilized you when you landed on Kirat? ME! WHO unlocked the secrets of magic for you and scorched the beasts that clawed at your walls? IT WAS ME! WHO taught you to bind your slaves and serve the Nine Hells? WHO shielded your worthless cribs from the sorcery of your enemies? IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ME, YOU UNGRATEFUL SACKS OF MEAT! Instead of devouring those pathetic whores, I should have feasted on YOU! Who needs a council when a TYRANT can just as easily drag you to prosperity, KICKING AND SCREAMING IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "The layout and instructions for the battlemap of this encounter is the same as for the fight against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}.", + "Both {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and his cat familiar, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, assume their true fiendish forms before they attack. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death, knowing his body will reform in the lower planes upon his defeat, and far too proud to ever surrender.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s goal is to kill the characters and at least half of the Merchant Lords. If successful, he will compel the remaining Merchant Lords to elect him supreme ruler of Al'Kirat. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} seek cover and avoid becoming entangled in the battle; any other ally present joins the fight against the Vizier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Well Prepared", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} suspects that a confrontation with the characters is imminent, he prepares accordingly. He readies spells designed to counter their strategies and summons {@dice 1d4} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers} ahead of time to guard him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on his first turn of combat to summon {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, provided she is still alive. She then magically appears from the shadows, her eyes glazed over and the slave mark on her forehead glowing a blazing, bleeding red. Now under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}) is forced to fight the characters at the will of the Vizier.", + "Refer to the '{@adventure Slave Mark|SoD|1|Morgiana}' section of her entry. If the slave mark is suppressed, such as through a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is slain, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} realizes that she will die as soon as the suppression ends. Seeing as the Vizier is the only one with the knowledge on how to remove or neutralize the mark, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} resigns herself to her fate. She shares all she knows about the Vizier and tearfully bids farewell to the characters. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or a method to permanently suppress the mark can save her now." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bombardment", + "entries": [ + "At a time of your choosing\u2014preferably after the characters have addressed the matter of a traitor in the city but before they decide on how to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014the Anubians launch a massive bombardment upon the Hall of Memories. This assault expends the last of the Heka the Anubians had in reserve for the siege, but {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} deems it worth the expenditure, hoping this will kill what remains of the War Council inside.", + "As the barrage commences, powerful explosions shake the Hall of Memories, triggering the building to collapse. If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is alive, he teleports himself, along with the eight most important members of the council\u2014such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the devil delegation\u2014out to safety. The characters must act quickly to help those that remain inside to evacuate before the structure is reduced to rubble.", + "Although the characters themselves are guaranteed to escape, regardless of what they roll, a skill challenge will determine how many Merchant Lords they can successfully rescue as they do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "Let each character perform a Skill Check of their choice, provided the player can explain how that skill contributes to the evacuation. If a character has a feature or magical item that would significantly aid in the escape, that character rolls with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. Combine all the rolls of the party and then divide the total by the number of characters in order to obtain the average. For each point the average is below 20, it means that one Merchant Lord perished in the evacuation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The characters, along with all the surviving members of the War Council, assemble on the scorched boulevard outside\u2014 close to the remnants of the collapsed Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this phase of the siege. This will determine the level of support the characters receive later for their confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "Wounded and exhausted, the characters and the remaining members of the council converge outside the Hall of Memories, just beyond the wreckage of the building. Before long, civilians gather in droves around them to offer food and water, comfort the grieving, and tend to the injured.", + "This marks the lowest emotional point in the siege, the moment when all hope seems lost, just before the tide turns. As the citizens do their best to support the characters in whatever way they can, take your time to establish the atmosphere as one of grim perseverance in the face of doom. Orphaned children step forward to clean their armor, humans bow and pray to long-forgotten gods to bless them, and women wash the party's bruises with wet washcloths.", + "Then, once the atmosphere has been set, a miracle takes place. Just as the Kirati stand on the brink of collapse and victory seems but a distant dream, a new day will dawn\u2014and with it, hope. The sun rises from the east, its light signaling that the city survived the night, and from the illuminated skies up above\u2014the legendary Simurgh appears.", + "{@note Any magical items that restore their charges at dawn are replenished at this moment.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Herald of Hope", + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to present this legendary bird, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The warmth of the rising sun brushes your skin, and a gentle breeze sweeps through the streets, carrying with it a momentary peace. Suddenly, however, a commotion nearby grabs your attention as smiling Kirati gesture toward the sky.", + "High above, the smoke parts to reveal a beautiful sight: a colossal bird soaring gracefully through the azure sky. Its feathers gleam in every color of the rainbow, while glittering sparks dance with each flap of its wings. \"{@i It's the Simurgh! Look, Mom! The Simurgh!}\" children shout, leaning out of windows to catch sight of the legendary bird from their bedtime stories. As the Simurgh glides overhead, its sparkling feathers fall from the sky, like celestial stars drifting gently down to the city below." + ] + }, + "This is the Simurgh, a bird of myth and legend, believed to appear in the wake of great tragedies to grant second chances to those who have earned them. For the purposes of this appearance, it uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM} but does not engage in combat and always vanishes shortly after it arrives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feathers of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "Feathers from the gargantuan bird descend upon the city, drifting deliberately towards those worthy to receive them. These feathers land softly in the hands of some, are caught in the air by others, and gently fall upon the corpses of a precious few. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} (see its entry in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Feather of the Simurgh}) brings luck and vitality to the living, while rekindling the fire of life into the dead.", + "Any creature that catches a feather before it touches the ground, or has a feather land upon their body, {@b gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. If the creature is dead when it lands on them, the feather bursts into a radiant kaleidoscope of colors, restoring the creature to life as if affected by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. The restored creature also then gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. When restored to life by a feather that has yet to touch the ground or be first caught by another, the restored creature suffers none of the penalties to Attack Rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or Ability Checks normally caused by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} cannot restore life to a creature that has already been revived once before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Every player character is destined to have a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} land gently upon their body. Even if they are indoors, fate finds a way to ensure the feathers reach them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPCs", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati scramble to gather as many of the few feathers as they can. While some keep the feathers for their loved ones and others hoard them for profit, most decide to share them with the fallen. For each friendly named NPC that died in the siege, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a roll of 1, the NPC is blessed by fate, and is brought back to life as a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} lands upon their body. If the NPC is an ally of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, she makes certain they receives a feather.", + "To obtain an extra feather, the characters can attempt to persuade one of the fortunate Kirati who caught one. Doing so requires a {@dc 20} ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check and an offer of at least 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to trade for it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "True to legend, the Simurgh does indeed grant second chances\u2014but only to those never granted one before. Its feathers cannot breathe life into those who have already been revived once. As such, the miraculous arrival of the bird offers little to aid the Anubians, whose lives were already saved once by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The Simurgh, like a fleeting mirage, vanishes into the horizon as swiftly as it arrives. The colossal bird is last seen flying in the direction of O'grila\u2014a once beautiful land now torn to ruin, lacking in both hope and second chances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The feathers of the Simurgh grant all player characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Final Council", + "entries": [ + "The characters and the War Council convene near the ruined Hall of Memories, encircled by the throngs of civilians and soldiers who have gathered nearby. With the miraculous appearance of the Simurgh, hope rises like the light of dawn that now illuminates the city.", + "This is the final meeting that will decide the fate of Al'Kirat. Under the weight of this realization, all eyes turn to the characters for a plan, the heroes who alone possess the power to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and save the city.", + "All the characters need is a chance to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} directly and do what they do best. If {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s foresight is to be believed, the fall of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bring the Anubian army to its knees. Accomplishing this, however, is far easier said than done.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes Forward", + "entries": [ + "Convey to the players that the time to sit back and defend has passed. To save Al'Kirat, they must take the initiative and find a way into the {@adventure Ember Ring|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} head-on.", + "Give the characters as much time as they need to strategize and form a plan. Once they are ready, let them step forward to present their plan, both to the Merchant Council and the growing crowd of gathered citizens. Pressed to the brink, both the citizens and the council are prepared to rally behind nearly any plan the characters bring forward.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rashid's Proposal", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} still lives, he will propose the 'Unleash Devils' plan (see further below) after the party has had their chance to put forth a plan of their own. If the characters wish a different path, they must argue against his plan and succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check. While the council ultimately sides with the characters' proposal regardless of the outcome, the party gains {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "There are countless paths the characters can take to enter the coliseum and face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This section is left openended to give players the freedom to choose their approach. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has manipulated fate in order to ease this task, making it so that many viable routes to the Ember Ring will present themselves and the obstacles they will face to reach it will be diminished.", + "Below are several proposals that NPCs will bring up to the party while they discuss and plan what steps to take.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unleash Devils", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} has offered to summon a legion of devils to defend the city. The contract, drafted by {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, bears the signatures of several Arbiters and the Speaker of Truth. Now, it awaits only the signature of the council for the pact to the enacted.", + "According to the contract, the Church has agreed to summon 999 devils, composed of 666 {@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} and 333 {@creature Spined Devil|XMM|Spined Devils}. The infernal legion is commanded by an {@creature Erinyes|XMM} named {@creature Diabolica|SandsOfDoom}. The devils would be contractually obligated to defend the city until either the war ends or the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is destroyed.", + "As payment, the Church demands the right to operate outside the Temple of the Five Pointed Star but within the bounds of the city walls, where they could sell {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} to any willing to sign them. The contract states the devils can operate as such until they successfully claim a total of 999 souls, one for each devil sent to fight for the city.", + "Once the council signs the contract, powerful devils will step beyond the confines of the Temple for the first time in Al'Kirat's history. With the help of the Arbiters and dozens of {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps}, the devils inscribe a colossal pentagram onto the ground in mortal blood willingly given, opening a portal to Hell itself. From this portal, the legion of devils pour forth.", + "Joined by the characters and the Kirati army, the devils charge down Silk Street, surprising and overwhelming the Anubian defenses. As the devils spread through the Artisans' Quarter, drawing the gnolls into battle, the characters and their allies can seize the opportunity to break through the gates of the coliseum and challenge the Pharaoh.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} seeks to save the city, not out of compassion, but because he relishes the control he wields over it. Sadly, the well-being of its citizens or their souls is of little concern to him. He will propose this path to the council. If Rashid is dead, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} will approach the party instead to offer this solution." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "It will take 99 years for the devils to claim enough souls to fulfill the terms of the contract. They will primarily target humans, who are easiest to corrupt, and the poor, the most likely to undervalue the worth of their soul. Gradually, the Kirati will grow accustomed to their presence, and laws regulating their activity will diminish. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} will expand its grounds and influence, with new temples being constructed\u2014some sanctioned, others hidden\u2014across the region." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Free the Slaves", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has rallied over 1,000 enslaved beastfolk into a small army (see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}). However, he refuses to act against the Anubians unless the council agrees to a contract ensuring their freedom after the war. With the Kirati army nearing collapse, the Anubians have shifted their attention away from the Slums, focusing instead on Silk Street and the Palace Quarter. This provides the beastfolk with a strategic opportunity to exploit the distraction and pierce the Anubian defenses.", + "The council can be convinced to free all the slaves, and even abolish the practice, in exchange for the support of the beastfolk. In this case, a contract is signed and delivered to {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}, allowing the characters and a small team of elite soldiers to join the beastfolk's charge. The coordinated assault breaks into the Artisans' Quarter, allowing the beastfolk to scatter across the district and pincer the Anubian armies. With the Anubian army in disarray, the characters and their allies can enter the coliseum and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "For years, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} championed for the liberation of the enslaved, though she had neither the votes nor the leverage to see it come to fruition\u2014until now. She approaches the characters and recommends this course of action. If the party encountered {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} earlier in this {@adventure chapter|SoD|11|A City Under Siege}, his beastfolk envoys stand ready to also recommend this path." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tunnels Under the City", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} reveals the existence of a hidden tunnel, built by the Veiled Syndicate long ago, linking the Slums to the Artisans' Quarters. The council can be convinced to place their trust in the characters, allowing them to lead as many soldiers as the narrow tunnels can fit, and perform a surprise attack upon the coliseum.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} easily helps the characters locate the tunnel. The passage takes 30 minutes to traverse and leads to an abandoned butchery 60 feet away from the coliseum. From there, the Kirati soldiers launch a surprise attack, ambushing the defenders surrounding the Ember Ring before setting a perimeter to block Anubian reinforcements. While the soldiers keep the enemy army away, the characters can enter the arena to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "Knowledge of these tunnels is limited only to those familiar with the Veiled Syndicate's operations. The characters might learn of this hidden route from their allies within the organization, such as {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Alternatively, tieflings rescued from the lamia's harem of men may arrive to share this vital information with the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender & Parley", + "entries": [ + "The council can be convinced to surrender in order to entice {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to parley with the party. A formal document of surrender, signed by the council, can be crafted and scheduled to be delivered by the characters directly to the Pharaoh. If so, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} agrees to meet with them at the coliseum to negotiate the terms of surrender. Alternatively, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} would be willing to accept even a simple offer to parley\u2014provided the characters come alone.", + "This approach provides an easy way to stand before the Pharaoh, but it leaves the characters without access to Reinforcement Points unless they can find a way to bring their soldiers or allies into the arena.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} favors clever plans that involve subterfuge and conversation. If the party is allied with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, she proposes this path. She recommends deploying the Skylark to transport reinforcements from above (if it has been repaired) or flying allies in herself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Would Ammu Agree to Parley?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors an unspoken fear: that the characters might abandon the war and flee, taking the priceless {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} with them\u2014far beyond his reach. Any attempt by the characters to parley with Ammu means they would\u2014willingly\u2014be bringing all those relics back to him, an offer too good for him to refuse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters embark on their final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Merchant Lords spare no expense in ensuring they are well-equipped. Crates brimming with supplies and equipment are presented to the party, and to all ready to fight the Pharaoh. The level of support they receive depends on how many Merchant Lords they managed to save during the '{@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege}' phase of the chapter.", + "The characters receive 1,000 Treasure Points for every Merchant Lord that survived the night, plus an additional 10,000 Treasure Points if {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} survived. These points can be spent as if they were gold (1 Treasure Point = 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}) to obtain any magical item listed in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}. Unspent Treasure Points are wasted and not turned to gold." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Ember Ring", + "entries": [ + "The coliseum is the largest building in the Artisans' Quarter, located at the eastern end of Silk Street. After seizing control of the district, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} chose the coliseum as his command center, and has since used it to oversee the war, hold court, and exact punishment on prisoners of war. The characters must rally their forces and confront the Pharaoh here to put an end to the siege.", + "While the area immediately surrounding the coliseum is relatively well-defended, any army the characters muster that reaches this far should be able to surprise and overwhelm those defenders with ease. However, the majority of this force will need to remain behind to secure the perimeter and hold off enemy reinforcements while the characters and a small contingent of soldiers and allies confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players have {@b 10 Reinforcement Points} they can spend on allies to aid them for the final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Depending on how the characters arrive at the coliseum and what narratively fits the best, these allies may either accompany the party from the onset or arrive at a moment of your choice during the battle.", + "Depending on the choices the characters made during the siege, Special Enemies may appear during their fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see the '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}' section). For each Special Enemy the party must face alongside the Pharaoh, the players are granted an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} to spend. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar-Al-Fajr} grant {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Ember Ring' battlemap below. The coliseum suffered the devastating impact of Anubian magical artillery fired during the war's opening hours. There are numerous craters left behind by the artillery, rubble is strewn throughout the complex, and a large eastern portion of the structure has completely collapsed.", + "The breaches in the walls of this district have allowed red sand from the Wasteland to seep into the area, which the gnolls have ignored. While it is foreshadowing of things to come, the current amount of cursed sand is not enough to trigger the magical penalties associated with the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platforms", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls have outfitted the coliseum with several platforms to both facilitate movement between the galleries and to elevate speakers seeking to address the Pharaoh, connected to each other via wooden planks. These platforms rise 5 feet in height." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Arena", + "entries": [ + "The arena encompasses the central field of the coliseum, which rests 5 feet below the surrounding galleries.", + "A central platform holds chains meant to bind important prisoners of war (area 1a), while lesser prisoners are thrown into a pit surrounded by a makeshift pallisade (area 1b).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1a. Central Platform", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, who was captured in the '{@adventure Blaze of Fire|SoD|11|Yasar's Gambit}' event, is bound by two chains on the central platform. Each chain secures his wrist to a 400 pound iron block, which can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@dc 20} Strength check made with a weapon or tool capable of severing the binds.", + "His shredded clothing exposes deep, bleeding lacerations across his back, the result of the severe whippings he has endured at the hands of the Anubians.", + "Any player character or important NPC that is captured by the Anubians will likewise be chained beside {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and subjected to the same cruel punishment.", + "If the characters free him, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} aids the party in their battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|}. He currently has 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, has no Weapons or Armor (any soldier can provide him with a Weapon), and has two levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1b. Prisoner Pit", + "entries": [ + "Imprisoned within the pallisade are four {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}. To rescue them, they must either be hoisted out or broken free by destroying the pallisade (50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "When freed, the players may decide whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}. These soldiers have no weapons with which to fight. They must first reach the armory (area 5) to equip themselves, before they join the characters in the battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Galleries", + "entries": [ + "Hundreds of gnolls gather in the galleries encircling the arena, primarily comprised of nobles, high-ranking officials, and members of the Empire's elite caste. They are considered non-combatants and are merely spectators during any confrontation between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the characters. If any among them are attacked or intimidated, they quickly surrender or flee. If needed, you can use the {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] statistics to represent them. All of them speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, with a few also proficient in {@language Celestial|XPHB} and {@language Dwarvish|XPHB}.", + "While none of the nobles question the righteousness of the Pharaoh's cause, they harbor growing concerns regarding his choices. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has shown no desire to seek out any of the surviving Aru or to find the missing cities of the Empire to resurrect their lost kin. Furthermore, his behavior has grown disturbingly erratic and consumed by bloodlust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "Four {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae} stand above the galleries, spread out as you so choose across the area. These ballistae have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 15. They require an action to reload and another to fire, and they can shoot only once per round.", + "Attacks with it use either a creature's Ranged Attack Bonus or +6, whichever is higher. Each {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} is manned by two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}\u2014one to aim and fire, the other to reload.", + "The Anubians have stolen their bolts from the city walls, which are wrapped in grimpowder. On a hit, a bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether it hits or misses, it detonates upon impact, unleashing an explosion that deals 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in this area can attempt a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to halve the damage. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Dragon Roost", + "entries": [ + "The southern overlook serves as the momentary lair of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) and the mother of the brood assaulting Al'Kirat. Her roost is lined with pillars of hardened salt imported from the Fanged Mountains, which lowers the humidity of her lair and makes her stay more pleasant. Strewn across the area are the bones of captured tieflings, offered to the dragon as prey.", + "{@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is under the thrall of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, which {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wields to control her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mind Control", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} allows {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to exert control over {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} as if she was affected by a permanent {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. He is unable to dominate another creature in this way until {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or he dispels the effect on her. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only issue commands to {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} while holding the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}; otherwise, she stands in place and defends herself. The domination ends if either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} or {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is somehow freed from her mind control, she turns against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and battles him to the death. Afterward, she takes her consort\u2014{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} (if he still lives)\u2014 and her brood, and returns to the Fanged Mountains." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. High Overlook", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings was painstakingly hoisted up the eastern overlook of the coliseum, so that the Pharaoh could have a commanding view of the arena below. From this exalted position, seated on his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} directs the siege of the city and passes judgement on prisoners of war presented to him. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s regal pet, lounges beside him.", + "Flanking the throne, four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubians}\u2014two on each side\u2014stand ready to defend their monarch to the death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings is a golden platform with a short staircase that leads to a gleaming golden throne, where the Pharaoh presides. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms the light of the sun into an otherworldly red glow that surrounds the Pharaoh like a fiery halo when he sits on the throne.", + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect that affects the throne and a 10-foot radius around it. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are unaffected by this field. If the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is hit by the special bite attack of a fang dragon, it is dispelled for 24 hours." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Armory", + "entries": [ + "This is one of the several chambers that stretch beneath the galleries (the rest are not shown on the battlemap). While most of these spaces serve as momentary dwellings for the Anubian aristocracy, this one serves as an armory. Weapons, ammunition, and armors of various types line the walls.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Cages", + "entries": [ + "Two large wooden cages stand in the room. One holds four captive Kirati Soldiers, while the other secures valuable items or magical equipment (see 'Treasure'). The cages can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or broken open (30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "If the soldiers are freed, the players can choose whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} (see {@adventure page 292|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}). They immediately arm themselves with weapons and armor from the armory and rally to fight alongside the party against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The armory contains a selection of mundane weapons and armor of your choice.", + "Inside the treasure cage, an open chest holds eight {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}, a {@item Potion of Invulnerability|XDMG}, a {@item Wand of Lightning Bolts|XDMG}, forty chunks of amber each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, three pairs of {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}, and 1,000 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "Beside the chest is {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' equipment: a {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom|Spear +2} that deals an extra {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit, a {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|XDMG|Studded Leather Armor +1}, and a {@item +2 Shield|XDMG|Shield +2}. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} knows that his equipment is being held here and tries to obtain it if freed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arming Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "Any Kirati Soldier freed within the Ember Ring can use this chamber to equip themselves. If such a soldier ends the round here, they are assumed to have gathered the necessary gear to be ready for battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c117" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c117" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "When the characters and their forces march into the Ember Ring, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you step into the arena, you are met with the sight of hundreds of finely dressed Anubians filling the galleries, their attire more suited for court than for war. Red sand from the Wasteland covers the ground, and elevated wooden platforms crisscross above it as makeshift walkways. A large gray dragon roosts above an overlook, encircled by pillars of hardened salt, while Lord Ammu himself reclines above another, seated upon his opulent golden throne. Beside him lies a fearsome creature with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hind legs of a hippopotamus, whom the Pharaoh seems to regard as one would a pet. Ammu fixes his gaze upon you and speaks: \"{@i Approach, thieves and heretics. Even the condemned are granted their last words. Such, is my mercy.}\"" + ] + }, + "No matter how the characters approach, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will allow a chance to address him, ordering all Anubian forces currently attacking them\u2014if any\u2014to stand down. However, nothing they say or do can dissuade him from his path, as the influence of the Will has nearly consumed him. Not even the sight of the revived Divine Child could appease him now.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change in Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters who met {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} prior to the siege immediately notice the drastic change in his appearance and behavior\u2014otherwise it can be ascertained with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight} or {@skill Medicine}) check. His exposed bone, visible beneath the dangling flesh, is tarnished with a rust-red stain. His hands and feet tremble and twitch, and a faint, red light now glows from his eyes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Battle", + "entries": [ + "Once the party has had their chance to speak, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} says, \"{@i The thieves and heretics have uttered their last words. Now, I deliver my judgment. For the murder of the Divine Child, and for the endless profanities you have wrought upon our ancient cities and interred citizens, I sentence you all to death.}\" With his judgment delivered, the final battle for Al'Kirat begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "entries": [ + "All the Special Enemies that clashed against the characters during the siege, and survived, are here (except for {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}). These villains do not have the aid of any of their minions and they assist {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in combat. See {@adventure Encounter Reinforcements|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to see how many extra Reinforcement Points the party gets for each villain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "If present, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} sits in an elegant chair near {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When addressed, he candidly reveals his role in sabotaging the city and the partnership he has now forged with the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia - Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present and joins {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in battle against the characters only if they wield the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} against him. During the fight, she makes a final plea to urge them not to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Last Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} unleashes {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} upon the party while using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to command {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} into battle. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} targets the strongest enemies it can see, while {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} focuses on attacking spellcasters and breaking their spells. The eight {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} on the galleries work together to fire the four ballistae against the party, while the four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubians} remain at their Pharaoh's side\u2014attacking enemies from range until forced into melee.", + "For Ammu in this encounter, use the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}' statistics found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays seated on the Throne of Kings while casting {@spell Heal|XPHB} and {@spell Harm|XPHB} spells. He remains there unless forcefully moved or the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is broken. Ammu makes a deliberate effort to target the wielder of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} whenever possible.", + "By this point, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has received countless reports regarding the party and their strategies. He uses this knowledge to plan ahead whenever possible, and uses his Power Word: Forbiddance reaction to counter them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} to the encounter. Place the priests in a location of your choice. Each priest carries a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} chosen by you of 5th level or lower, containing a spell chosen to directly counter any of the characters' known strategies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Intervention", + "entries": [ + "At the start of a round of your choice, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} feels he has nearly lost the battle, he channels the celestial authority of his divine lineage to rend open a gateway into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} then beseeches Anubis, patron of the Anubian Empire, to intercede. When the time comes to narrate this event, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Golden blood seeps from Ammu's wounds, shimmering as he raises his clawed hand skyward. \"{@i Anubis! Hear your descendant! Through the blood we share, I claim the right to demand your divine intervention! Anubis, by my authority, I summon you!}\" At his command, the sky tears open, revealing a portal to a vast, purple cosmos. Streams of golden energy then pour from the portal into the Pharaoh, cloaking him in radiant light and a great surge of power. In response to the opening of the portal, all the red sand in and around the coliseum begins to rise, drawn upwards in swirling pillars, as if reaching towards the rift in the sky." + ] + }, + "The towers of red sand are a manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, yearning to pierce the veil of the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, drawn by the wellspring of life found within. The sand piles higher with each passing moment, but it will fall short of reaching the portal, as Anubis will close it at the end of the round.", + "Divine energies cascade down from the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} towards {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu}. {@b {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} gains 100 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}} and, while the portal remains open, {@b has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Portal Closes", + "entries": [ + "The portal will remain open only for this round. At the end of the round, Anubis\u2014Aru of Death\u2014 emerges from the rift. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The world suddenly grinds to a surreal halt. Colors bleed away, leaving only lifeless gray, and the only sound you hear is the thunderous beat of your own heart. Your eyes are drawn up towards the rift in the sky, as if compelled by a primal force. Emerging from it is a colossal figure\u2014bearing a human-like body, tanned and muscular, with the head of a jackal. Divine recognition floods you instantly\u2014this is Anubis, shepherd and judge of the dead, one of the Aru.", + "All around the coliseum, the gnolls collapse to their knees in reverence...all save for Ammu. The Pharaoh points directly at you and your allies, shouting words you cannot hear in the suffocating silence towards the god. Anubis then reaches into the rift, drawing forth an enormous scythe and, in one swift motion, uses it to sever the golden energy streaming between the portal and Ammu. The Pharaoh's ethereal cry of anguish pierces even the spectral silence.", + "As the rift begins to close and Anubis slowly fades into the cosmos from whence it came, the world's vibrancy and sounds begin to return. However, before vanishing completely, the Aru fixes his gaze upon you and your companions, his voice echoing within you like lightning in your soul: \"{@i This child of mine has broken our laws and endangered the Duaat. Reap his soul so that I may judge him.}\"" + ] + }, + "As the portal to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} closes, the towers of red sand crumble like rain onto the coliseum, blanketing the floor of the arena completely in dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "As Anubis departs, he bestows his blessing upon the characters, replicating the effects of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh is Vulnerable", + "entries": [ + "As the portal closes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} loses his {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Battlefield has Changed", + "entries": [ + "The arena (area 1 of the Ember Ring) has become a sea of red sand, with only the wooden platforms protruding above the dunes. In the arena, walking outside the wooden platforms is now {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defeating Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) will glimmer and restore him back to life shortly thereafter. As a result, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only be defeated if he is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} while no longer attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} or after the Ankh is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can only be destroyed while {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. While Ammu is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the creature wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} must make an attack targeting the Ankh while within 5 feet of it ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} 20); if successful, the spear pierces the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and destroys it.", + "While the majority of the Ankh's divine essence is absorbed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, its destruction unleashes rippling surges of Heka in all directions, concentrating in those who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} nearby. Creatures wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 300 feet absorb the powerful Heka and have all of their Ability Scores increased by 2, up to a maximum of 30." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to transfer the attunement of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child, done by performing the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}.", + "To enact the rite, an Aru (or {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, must recite its verses for 1 collective minute (10 rounds) while both {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Divine Child remain within 300 feet. The Pharaoh, in his current corrupted state, does not flee. To finalize the transfer of authority, five living creatures wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} must be present and give their approval by the end of the recitation (no action required).", + "Once the rite is completed, attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} passes from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, sever the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}' control over his body, and then use the Ankh to bring him back to life. At this stage of the battle, the characters will only focus on the first step.", + "While {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell must be cast to forcibly unattune him from the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} radiates incredible energy, granting even those not attuned to it limited access to its power. While holding the unattuned relic, a creature can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to cast the {@spell Heal|XPHB} spell without expending a spell slot." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has embedded itself so deeply within {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, that the great power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} was the sole barrier preventing him from becoming its complete puppet. When the Ankh is either destroyed or forcibly unattuned from Ammu, the Will is finally able to seize control. If {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is still alive by this point, such as if the party performed the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} quickly claims his life by taking over his body.", + "When you are prepared to begin the second phase of this encounter, narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh's body convulses, sending ripples through the arena as the red sand stirs to life. A bone-chilling scream, alien and far removed from Ammu's voice, echoes from the Pharaoh's body. Slowly, the body rises from the ground in rigid, unnatural movements. You sense something powerful controls him\u2014a will beyond his own.", + "From the churning dune around you, two colossal claws and a gnoll-like face are formed from the red sand, each mimicking the Pharaoh's motions. The jaw made of sand then envelops the body, and links with it through a stream of sand, before it greedily drinks his divine blood through the link. Another horrifying scream emanates from the moving corpse as the sand claws lash out erratically, tearing into everything in their path with reckless ferocity." + ] + }, + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has seized full control over {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse, controlling him as it would a red-rust skeleton in the Wasteland. Moreover, it has begun feeding on his divine blood\u2014pure undiluted celestial lifeforce\u2014which is forging into the Will a nascent form of sentience. In its infantile state, the sentience lashes out indiscriminately at all creatures in the area while it guards the Pharaoh's corpse and continues to suckle upon his divine essence.", + "For this encounter, utilize the statistics '{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} retreats back into the Wasteland when the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} takes the Pharaoh's corpse with it as it retreats, unless its control over the cadaver is severed via a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell.", + "The players gain an additional {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} to summon support. These reinforcements enter through the Ember Ring's main gate to aid the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnoll Nobles", + "entries": [ + "As the encounter commences, the nobles in the galleries scatter in panic. Any hostile creatures still present, such as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom}, or any Special Enemies, abandon the battlefield\u2014having no interest in fighting alongside this monster." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Feature: Sand Coffin", + "entries": [ + "If a creature other than {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stands in the sandy arena, and does not move during its turn or falls {@condition Prone|XPHB}, it sinks {@dice 1d4} feet into the sand at the end of the turn. Objects dropped into the sand sink {@dice 1d4} feet at the end of each round. Escaping the sand, or digging out another creature or object, requires spending 5 feet of movement for each foot the target has sunk into the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "'{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' has its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 100 for each character beyond four." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters try to imprison the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, their efforts will fail. The lamp will draw into itself an endless torrent of red sand, only to implode and deal 70 ({@damage 20d6}) Force damage to all creatures within 30 feet of the lamp and destroy it.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fulfilling the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "This final battle concludes each of the three Paths of Fate. The steps needed to achieve the proper ending for each of the paths are described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Devotion] requires the characters to absorb {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. To fulfill the Path of [Devotion], the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must be struck directly with the spear at least once during this phase of the encounter. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} must then be forced to retreat by reducing the possessed body to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} is unable to use its Shift Essence special reaction for the remainder of the encounter once the possessed body is struck at least once with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Benevolence] requires the characters to protect the Divine Child. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will attempt to claim the baby, drawn by their divine blood. To fulfill the Path of [Benevolence], the party must force the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} to retreat by reducing {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s possessed body down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, while ensuring the baby is neither harmed nor taken by the Will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "To fulfill the Path of [Erudition], the party must reduce the possessed cadaver of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and then cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell to sever the Will's control over it. This act causes all the red sand in the area to fall dormant, as the Will is forced to relinquish its grasp. {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse must then be touched by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, which automatically revives the Pharaoh and re-attunes him to the relic. The process leaves {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in a coma, from which he will awaken in {@dice 1d4} weeks.", + "At the beginning of the second round of combat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} teleports into the arena and attacks whichever creature holds the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. His goal is to destroy the relic before the party can resurrect the Pharaoh. To destroy the Ankh, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} must first reduce the creature holding it to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, then make an attack directly against the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom|Ankh} ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} 20), provided no one else seizes it before he can make the attack. A single hit with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} is enough to destroy the Ankh. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} retreats back to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair if he either succeeds or is reduced to 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ending Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "Fulfilling any of the three Paths of Fate ends the Siege of Al'Kirat and saves the city, bringing the story of {@i Sands of Doom} to a close.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is defeated, the noble caste of gnolls found at the coliseum\u2014some of whom are his extended family\u2014are left at the mercy of the characters. Killing them would only fuel the conflict further, and potentially incite other Anubian clans to rally against Al'Kirat. As such, rather than execute them, the Kirati army chooses to take them hostage and leverage their captivity to negotiate a resolution to the war. Without {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the nobles hold the power to assume provisional control of the Empire and, conditional upon their release from captivity, they command a full retreat of their forces.", + "Recognizing that the Anubian army remains far larger than the Kirati's, and an extended siege would undoubtedly destroy the city, the council votes to take any necessary measures to expedite the Anubian withdrawal\u2014making any concessions necessary to do so. As a result, barring a few extreme cases, no calls are made to imprison or execute Anubian generals, nor are any demands for reparations issued. After two days delegating the matter, hostages are exchanged between the two sides and, once the gnolls retreat from the city, the nobles are released. A ceasefire is then established and the Anubian army departs 1 week later.", + "The eastern end of the Palace Quarter, as well as the entirety of both the Artisans' Quarter and the Slums, are left devastated. The Artisans' Quarter is especially uninhabitable, with most buildings there either collapsed, inaccessible, booby-trapped, or surrounded by carnage and decomposing bodies. The city will need weeks to tally the dead, months to remove the rubble, and years to rebuild what has been lost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for Saving the City", + "entries": [ + "The oligarchy of Al'Kirat honors each character with 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, ownership of a parcel of land within the city, and a grand statue commemorating their deeds placed prominently near the coliseum. For those who choose to settle in Al'Kirat, they are offered a permanent position on the council with full voting rights on the laws of the city.", + "If the characters accept a position on the council, each is entrusted with a specific role in Al'Kirat's governance. The roles might range from managing the farms in the Field Quarter, overseeing diplomatic relations with foreign nations, taking on the mantle of Vizier and regulating magical practices (if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was deposed or killed), or even commanding the city's military forces. Each character is granted full authority to make rulings over their domain (as abided by law) and receives a stipend of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} every month to fund the administrative demands of their position." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} fall during the siege, a grand memorial spanning the length of Silk Street is held in her honor. The bulk of her considerable wealth, as outlined in her will, is designated to support the city's reconstruction and to fund extensive renovations in the Slums. The rest is either spread amongst her extended family or left in escrow to cover the debts the city accrued during the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} inherits a fourth of the Sultana's wealth, as well as control over the harbors of the city. This effectively grants her the resources to become the new 'Sultana' of Al'Kirat. Under her leadership, Al'Kirat becomes a far more welcoming city to outsiders and beastfolk\u2014for good and for ill. To accommodate the burgeoning population, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} spearheads the development of new towns across the Kirati badlands, sparking new conflicts with rebel beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Characters", + "entries": [ + "Unexpectedly, the player characters inherit collective ownership of Kunaten Keep and a sum of over 50,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, contractually designated exclusively for the reconstruction and upkeep of the settlement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Red Slums", + "entries": [ + "When the gateway to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} opened and the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} stirred within the city, a tidal wave of red sand surged into Al'Kirat. This sand pooled into the sunken ruins of the Slums, where the dead\u2014victims of the war\u2014lie buried beneath the Rust. There, they are cursed to rise again as tainted skeletons.", + "The combined weight of shattered masonry and red sand causes several sections of the Slums to collapse into the Syndicate tunnels hidden beneath the district. What remains is a fractured landscape of overlapping ground levels, linked by unstable bridges, crumbling passageways, and underground tunnels\u2014treacherous for all but those who learn to survive its dangers.", + "The Slums is left a quarantined wasteland\u2014haunted and treacherous\u2014where agents of the Syndicate, beastfolk rebels, Anubian stragglers, and the restless dead move unchallenged. Each in control of a different sector of the chaotic district, fighting for dominance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "By defeating both {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the characters advance to 11th level." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Epilogue", + "entries": [ + "Under the stewardship of the Anubian aristocracy, the war with Al'Kirat and O'grila will end, their armies will retreat back to the Ankhara, and their attention will turn instead towards the search for their buried cities and missing Aru. The Ankhara is transformed into the capital of a powerful yet isolationist nation of gnolls. Eastern O'grila becomes Anubia, while the western region will remain as O'grila but splinter into scattered and decentralized orc kingdoms.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "By striking at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, now that he is stripped of the Ankh's protection, the spear absorbs all the divine power contained within his blood. Unable to feed from this divine essence, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will gradually lose its new sentience and reverts to being the pervasive yet unseen curse of the Wasteland.", + "The destruction of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} dooms the Anubians. The light of the Aru, which had bestowed miraculous life upon those who rose during the Great Awakening, is now extinguished. As with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer merely manipulate them, but fully control them. For some, the dark indoctrination will take months; for others, years. Over time, the cursed sands will corrode their bones, staining them crimson and subjecting them to the same mindless domination the Will exerts over the red-rust skeletons. Manipulated by the Will, its corruptive sands will be brought willingly into the Ankhara, and the once-proud kingdom will fall once more.", + "Devoid of sentience, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will exert erratic and destructive control over its new gnoll armies. War will brew once more and each victim claimed will rise under the Will's influence, swelling the ever-growing horde. Then, when scarce life is left to claim, the horde will turn its sights on the Darakni at {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, heralding the next chapter in {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s mysterious design. This is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s desired future, with a powerful yet mindless {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} withdraws deep into the Wasteland, vanishing with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s body to feast upon his divine blood. This act imbues the Will with a permanent sentience whose behavior and mannerisms resembles that of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Whether this new awareness simply mirrors the Pharaoh's, or signifies a fusion of the two beings, remains unclear. What is certain is that the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer be an unseen force of dread, but a fully realized entity, bound to the Wasteland for eternity\u2014conscious, intelligent, and highly dangerous.", + "The ascension of a new Pharaoh, validated by the reappearance of {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, brings an end to the assaults on Al'Kirat and O'grila by the Anubian Empire. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} continues to maintain the light of the Aru within the hearts of the risen Anubians, ensuring they retain their protection against the full control of the Will, yet never enough to curtail its subtle influence. Under this taint, the Anubians are driven to expand ever deeper into the Wasteland, placing them in conflict with the centaurs of the east. In war, both of their blood will spill, feeding the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} and granting it more dead to control.", + "Now fully conscious, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} consolidates its skeletal legions within the {@adventure Sunken City of Anan'Thul|SoD|9}. From this stronghold, it spreads across the Wasteland, seeking lost Anubian cities whose locations are etched into its mind by the lingering imprint of Ammu. In every tomb it finds, the dead are slain anew and raised to serve. The army, now vast and unstoppable, will march north to {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, where it will clash with the Darakni and drive them back into the depths. Once victorious, the Will will claim the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|0|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} as its seat of power\u2014ushering in the next stage of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s plan. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} finds this future acceptable but imperfect, with a Will that serves her needs but cannot be controlled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh awakens from his coma several weeks after the siege, free at last from the grip of the Will. With a clear mind, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} opens communications with {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, and with his guidance, the Pharaoh uncovers the dark truth: {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} was responsible for the death of the Divine Child. Ammu shares this revelation with the Anubian populace and declares war on the elusive sphinx and her agents.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} embarks on a grand campaign to cleanse the Wasteland, meant to purge its corrupted sands, rediscover the buried cities of their ancient civilization, and search for the missing Aru. His campaign achieves remarkable success. Through the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, dozens of miles of Wasteland are purified and several long-lost Anubian cities are unearthed with their citizens brought back to life. For years to come, the Pharaoh devotes his efforts to systematically remove any Rust that flows into Anubian cities and purge any trace of the Will's influence from his citizens.", + "The Pharaoh's campaign greatly diminishes the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, causing the Darakni to gain ground against its skeletal armies and {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} to expand. As the last undead bastion in the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} nears collapse, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is forced to accelerate her plan before it's ready. This is the path she dreads the most: a weakened Will, the expansion of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rising in open war against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat_Finds_Peace.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat finds peace" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "What's Next?", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While {@i Sands of Doom} concludes with the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, your campaign doesn't have to end there. From this point on, you have the freedom to shape the unfolding story and guide your players into even greater challenges.", + "This book offers several unresolved plotlines to inspire your own adventures within the lands of Kirat. Whether it's the looming threat of the Darakni, the stirring of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the rebirth of the Anubian Empire, the fall of the Kingdom of O'grila, or the cryptic ambitions of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, each thread offers new opportunities for storytelling.", + "What follows is a brief summary of how the story could have continued had this book been longer. Feel free to use it as a springboard to craft your own continuation of the saga.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War of Ash and Dust", + "entries": [ + "The northern Wasteland is poised to become a vast battlefield, where swarms of Darakni rise from below to clash with the undead legions commanded by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}. These brutal conflicts will erupt around {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} and across many similar craters north of the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, in lands surrounded by the ruins of ancient Anubian cities.", + "This rising conflict will draw in all who dwell nearby. The Swine, peaceful and reclusive, will be forced to defend their thorn-shrouded cities from all directions. From across the sea, human crusaders of the northern kingdoms, infiltrated and compromised, will answer their ancient call to war in order to strike down demonic spawn risen from the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Old Kingdom}. Sensing the shift in the Darakni's attention, the beleaguered armies of dwarven gunslingers will launch a bold offensive to reclaim key underground highways linking several of their major cities\u2014some of which are found thousands of feet directly beneath Al'Kirat.", + "Meanwhile, deep in the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, multiple sphinxes\u2014each a clone of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}\u2014will convene in the venerable forge-city of Karak'Cik, once dwarven but now overrun with Darakni, to forge a new mysterious {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of their own design. Drawn from the stolen essence of gods, including Aku'Tal and the Divine Child, the relic holds a singular, dreadful purpose: to unseal the Gate of the Sixth Hour, opening a path into the Abyss of Sokar and heralding the prophesied return of Sera'Aku\u2014the only way to prevent this world from turning into ash and dust.", + "As the great serpent Sera'Aku, He Who Was Born Before Order, rises once more, his presence stirs the few surviving Aru. Frail but unyielding, these ancient gods convene in Ouro\u2014atop the sacred heights of O'grila, the holiest mountain of lost Anubia\u2014to seek the counsel of the Silent Snake before they wage war against their timeless adversary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Content", + "entries": [ + "Discover the expanding world of Sands of Doom at {@link https://mrrhexx.store}, where you'll find current and future adventures, supplements, and lore books set in this universe and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Sera_Aku_Rises.webp" + }, + "title": "Sera'Aku rises, and all turns to ash and dust" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix A: Timeline in Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "This appendix presents the {@table Timeline of Sands of Doom|SandsOfDoom} table, which chronologically maps out several key events in the story. {@b Day 0} of this timeline begins when the characters meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} at the end of {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}. From this moment onward, track the passage of time and use this table as a reference to follow events as they unfold. Events are color-coded to indicate the chapter they are most relevant to.", + "When using the Milestone system to track time, events that begin on Day 1 start at 5th level, while those that begin on Day 31 start at 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "March of the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "From Day 0 and up until Day 30 of {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian army consolidates its strength in and around {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, which is also where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} will choose to reside. Approaching the fallen Kirati fort during this time is suicide. Any hexagon the party explores within 8 miles of Kunaten automatically triggers a random '{@adventure Anubian|SoD|6|Anubian}' or '{@adventure Orc|SoD|6|Orc}' encounter. For every consecutive such encounter in this region, roll one additional die when rolling for each enemy in an encounter.", + "On Day 30, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} leads the Anubian army out of {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, beginning their march toward the city of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. In his absence, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Asmara} assumes command of Kunaten. Starting from this point, the party will have a chance to approach and infiltrate the keep. Details on the state of the settlement following the army's departure can be found on {@adventure page 178|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}.", + "Between Day 30 and Day 60, the Anubian army advances in a massive column across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. The main force progresses at a pace of roughly 4 miles per day (or two hexagons a day). Along the way, they deploy scouting warbands of Anubians and orcs to sweep across the dunes. These scouts inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} of all they see.", + "Throughout the long march, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rides atop the Throne of Kings, carried like a living god by dozens of Anubian slaves. As the throne produces an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect (see its entry on {@adventure page 320|SoD|11|High Overlook}), Ammu is well protected from magic throughout the journey. When the army sets up camp, Ammu takes residence in his royal tent, where he holds court with the Anubian nobles that accompany him. Refer to {@adventure page 332|SoD|13} on Appendix B for more on the royal tent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Table Color Codes", + "entries": [ + "The table in this appendix is color-coded for the chapters the events are most relevant to, as detailed below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Green|6bbe46}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Enchanted Gala that takes place in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color White|ffffff}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Anubian excavation of {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Yellow|f7ec0f}", + "entries": [ + "Events relevant to {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. It also includes the phases of the moon, used to find the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red", + "entries": [ + "Tracks {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s movements and those of his army. Some events are also relevant to {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Blue", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s movements and enviromental effects of the dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Events. 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It also provides background information and roleplay tips for several key NPCs.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "data": { + "renderCompact": { + "isSkipRootName": true + } + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu and his pet Ma'rut" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 329 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_Commands.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu commands the Anubian army" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Skeletons_Rise.webp" + }, + "title": "Skeletons rise to serve the Will of the Sands" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking.", + "The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in {@i Sands of Doom} are detailed in this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Footmen", + "entries": [ + "Footmen form the backbone of the Anubian army, trained to move as a unit and draw the enemy to them. Anubian tactics often hinge on a large contingent of footmen arrayed in a phalanx at the front, tasked with shielding the backline even at the cost of their lives.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Footman", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "entries": [ + "Also called 'mongrels', the harshest insult one can give to a gnoll, these reavers are clanless mercenaries who fight for coin. These berserkers chafe at the rigid structures and military doctrine of the Anubians, choosing instead to charge alone towards their enemies with no regard for strategy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Reavers use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, enabling them to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "entries": [ + "Scouts usually move miles ahead of their battlegroup in search of their targets. These gnolls train how to vocalize their howls and yips so that they can be heard through great distances, which they use to alert their companions of incoming danger. The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Much like the reavers, Anubian rogues use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, which they use to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A cleric is a gnoll so favored by the Aru that they are able to channel powerful divine blessings through the use of Heka, found within the amber they always carry. In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "entries": [ + "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The demonic drums wielded by the enchanters are magical instruments that serve as their spellcasting focus for spells. As an action, any creature that beats the drum while laughing can cast the spells {@spell Dissonant Whispers} or {@spell Tasha's Hideous Laughter} without the need for a spell slot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "entries": [ + "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anubian_challenges.webp" + }, + "title": "An Anubian brute challenges a Kirati soldier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 337 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} with the following changes: it is a Huge-sized creature, has 252 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 18, it has the Legendary Resistance trait (3/day), and all its attacks deal one additional dice of damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 338 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 338 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Fang_Dragon.webp" + }, + "title": "Fang Dragon" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 339 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anamnesis.webp" + }, + "title": "Anamnesis" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy" + } + ] + }, + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} to pursue her goal, while {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two allpowerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Souk", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Packs of Creatures", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Kirati_defend.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati soldiers defend their city" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Beasts", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Soldiers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix C: Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "In this appendix, you'll find an overview of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that appear in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can pass freely into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, a creature may only attune to one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an additional 2. These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a {@spell Harm|XPHB} spell or a {@creature Mummy|XMM}'s cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can instinctively recognize another object as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} gains the ability to understand the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning.", + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an Aru is both {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The Spell Save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is 20. Relic spells that require an Attack Roll use a +11 Spell Attack Bonus. If a Spellcasting Ability is required, it is Charisma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for Druid, Cleric, and Paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "List of Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} found in {@i Sands of Doom} are listed here in alphabetical order. All {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Relic Locations", + "colLabels": [ + "Divine Relic", + "Location it is Found" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Nemisis})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}", + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Gorgoroth})" + ], + [ + "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}", + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3})" + ], + [ + "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}", + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + ], + [ + "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}", + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8})" + ], + [ + "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Lilith})" + ], + [ + "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6})" + ], + [ + "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Asmara})" + ], + [ + "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}", + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}).", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 345 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Bronze_Staff.webp" + }, + "title": "Bronze Staff" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Regalia of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "Only the wielder of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can attune to more than one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time\u2014and only while wearing the {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom}, the ceremonial headdress of the Anubian Pharaoh. While adorned with the Nemes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is able to attune to the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, in addition to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Together, these three relics form the Regalia of the Pharaoh, granting dominion over life, land, and subjects.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} bestows the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} upon {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), empowering him as a reward for his unwavering loyalty.", + "The {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom} is detailed in the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom} stat block in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. The top of the hourglass bears a crown depicting two triangular towers and a brass ribbon in the shape of stretched out wings. A perfectly cut emerald rests placed at the center of the wings.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Emerald_Hourglass.webp" + }, + "title": "Emerald Hourglass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Golden_Spear.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden Spear" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the large gemstone.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix D: Genies in Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "This appendix includes an overview on the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, guidance on how to handle their powerful wishes, and a detailed description of the rules that bind them.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Laws of a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A noble genie may grant up to three wishes for itself and one to a mortal every 99 years.", + "Once a genie extends an offer to grant a wish to a creature, the offer becomes irrevocable for the next 99 years. The genie then cannot offer another wish until the previous one is either fulfilled or 99 years have elapsed. During this period, the genie is compelled to remain within 99 miles of the creature and is forbidden from causing harm to it or its allies, though it is under no obligation to provide assistance if it has not desire to do so. Moreover, the genie will be immediately teleported to within 30 feet of the creature if the phrase, \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" is spoken aloud.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Unbreakable Laws", + "entries": [ + "Genies must abide by certain immutable laws that govern the extent of their wish-granting abilities. These laws are not subject to the whims or desires of individual genies; they are universal and inescapable. Wishes that violate any of these established rules are the only ones that a genie can refuse to grant, once it has permitted a creature to make a wish.", + "Fulfilling a wish that directly breaks these laws has a high likelihood to lead to the genie's death. Therefore, a genie will never willingly agree to fulfill such a wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "It Must Begin With \"I Wish\"", + "entries": [ + "The wisher must begin their statement with the words \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" followed by the explicit content of the wish itself. The entire wish must be delivered in one uninterrupted flow of speech. A pause of at least 3 seconds indicates the end of the wording of the wish. There is otherwise no limit to the length of a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only One Wish Can Be Granted", + "entries": [ + "A genie is able to grant a single wish to a mortal every 99 years. Moreover, an individual can be the recipient of a genie's wish only three times throughout their life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Is Irreversible", + "entries": [ + "Wishes are isolated events; one cannot be used to amend, affect, negate, or counteract another previously or subsequently granted wish; neither can a wish be used to create another wish. For instance, a wish for 'infinite wishes' or to 'transfer my wish to another creature' would be ineffective, as one wish cannot affect another. Once a wish has been granted and its effects have transpired, it is sealed and immutable. Likewise, any object conjured by a wish cannot be destroyed, influenced, or altered by another wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only A Mortal May Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie can only fulfill the wishes of beings with a finite lifespan. Immortal beings, sentient Constructs, timeless Undead, and other living entities devoid of a natural life cannot be granted a wish, nor can they be the direct target of a wish. While these beings may experience indirect consequences\u2014either beneficial or detrimental\u2014as a result of a wish, they cannot be the direct focus of any wish.", + "The sole exception to this rule is when a genie makes a wish for its own benefit.", + "{@note {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine lineage excludes him from being considered a mortal. As a result, he cannot be directly affected by a wish, nor can a wish be granted on his behalf.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Impossible Cannot Be Made Possible", + "entries": [ + "Genies are incapable of granting illogical, nonsensical, or paradoxical wishes, as their magic is bound by the fundamental laws of the universe. For instance, a request to create a square circle, or to exist and not exist at the same time, would be inherently impossible. Likewise, to wish for invulnerability to all that could harm you is unattainable, as the term 'all' encompasses an infinite spectrum of possibilities\u2014including those that no longer, would never, or may or may not someday exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Matter Cannot be Created Nor Destroyed", + "entries": [ + "Genies cannot create matter from nothing, nor can they erase it from existence. Wishes that involve the creation of an object or substance must have them be appropriated from somewhere else in the universe. Therefore, a genie is also incapable of creating something that does not already exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Changes Only The Present", + "entries": [ + "Wishes cannot alter the past or dictate the future; genies can only act upon the present moment. For example, requests to make a creature live forever are un-grantable, as they necessitate a guaranteed future state that cannot be controlled. Consequently, any wish that demands an irreversible or permanent state, such as any wish containing terms like 'always,' 'never,' or 'forever,' are impossible to grant. However, because universal law regards the entirety of the current day as the present, a wish may alter events in the past, so long as those events transpired within the same day the wish is enacted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Enslaved by the Aru", + "entries": [ + "The Aru devised a means of bypassing several Unbreakable Laws by forcing genies to target themselves with a wish, forcing them to transform into living wishes that could perpetually reproduce the required effect across millennia. Notable examples include the vortex of air atop {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and the {@creature Terrakhet|SandsOfDoom} at its base." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interpreting a Wish", + "entries": [ + "While genies have broad discretion in interpreting the exact wording of a wish, they are required to act in good faith when doing so. If a genie fulfills a wish with a bad faith interpretation of the wording, the wish is treated instead as one of the three wishes it is permitted to make for itself every 99 years. If the genie has already exhausted its three wishes, the wish fails altogether. In either scenario, the mortal is permitted to restate their original wish or make a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes in Play", + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish functions as a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, with these changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Genies do not suffer any penalties when using their wishes to produce effects beyond duplicating spells of 8th level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time to Cast", + "entries": [ + "A wish always requires 1 round to cast, even if it replicates a spell with a different casting time. The genie starts casting the spell on its turn as an action, and completes it at the start of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Counter a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish cannot be countered or dispelled, but it can be interrupted (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Interrupting a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie must focus intently when casting a wish, maintaining concentration as if sustaining a spell. If the genie fails its Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain concentration, the casting is interrupted. The wish is not lost, but the genie must begin the casting anew on its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Innate", + "entries": [ + "Spells that require {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Line of Sight", + "entries": [ + "If the wish demands a target, the genie must have a clear line of sight to the target. Further, no such target can be more than 1 mile away from the genie." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Saving Throws", + "entries": [ + "If the wish requires a creature to make a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} on the turn it is cast, the target automatically fails that {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. Any future {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} required from the effects of the wish (which use a {@dc 25}) are resolved as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Genies of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "There are four imprisoned genies in {@i Sands of Doom}. The characters can find a powerful artifact, the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, within the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}, detailed on {@adventure page 285|SoD|10|Magic Lamp} in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. This artifact contains one of the imprisoned genies ({@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}) and can be used to free the three others that remain scattered across Kirat.", + "These genies were imprisoned long before the fall of Anubia and have no knowledge of the Darakni, the Cataclysm, or any events of the current era.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ferrus", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Ferrus" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ferrus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ferrus.webp" + }, + "title": "Ferrus" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Mirage" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Mirage (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Mirage.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirage" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shamal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Shamal" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Shamal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Shamal.webp" + }, + "title": "Shamal" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ziba", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|XMM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the {@adventure Treasury of Sekhmet|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Ziba" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ziba (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ziba.webp" + }, + "title": "Ziba" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix E: The Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "This appendix lists the magical items that characters can purchase at the Grand Bazaar in Al'Kirat. The information here is meant to be shared with players, allowing them to freely browse the selection of items and see their prices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "To purchase a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of dedicated searching and negotiating in the Grand Bazaar. However, a single character can find and purchase multiple magical items within this timeframe without requiring additional time.", + "Alternatively, characters may bring their own items to be enhanced with any of the enchantments presented in this appendix, provided they pay the appropriate price. The enchantment process takes two full work days, with the enchanted item being available for pickup from the vendor at the end of the second day. Only nonmagical items, or items containing enchantments from this appendix, can be enchanted in this manner.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "When purchasing magical items or enchanting an item in the bazaar, you must adhere to the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can purchase or enchant a single item with up to two magical effects from the Enchantment section of this appendix, provided all requirements are met.", + "An item cannot have more than one instance of the same enchantment applied to it.", + "A creature cannot benefit from to two or more items that hold the same enchantment.", + "None of the Weapon, Armor, or Foci enchantments require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + "An item that possesses magical effects beyond those found in this appendix cannot be enchanted using these rules." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prices", + "entries": [ + "The prices for all enchantments are listed beside the name of the enchantment. The total cost of a purchased magical item is equal to the sum of the item's base cost and the costs of any desired enchantments applied to that item.", + "If a character brings their own item to be enchanted, they are only required to pay for the enchantments themselves and not the base cost of the item." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Selling Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "Characters can sell any magical items they find during their adventures in {@i Sands of Doom} at the Grand Bazaar.", + "Similar to purchasing a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of work to sell a magical item. However, a single character can sell multiple items within this timeframe without requiring additional time. When players sell their magical items in the Grand Bazaar, the items are sold at half of their stated value.", + "For magical items or enchantments listed in this appendix, use the prices provided determine their value. However, for items or enchantments not found in this appendix, you can refer to the general guidelines outlined below to establish their worth. Note that a GM may change the value of a magical item at their discretion.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Uncommon", + "entries": [ + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rare", + "entries": [ + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Very Rare", + "entries": [ + "8,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Artifact / Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "No market for this magic item." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Enchantments", + "entries": [ + "Characters have the option to purchase items that already possess these enchantments. Alternatively, they can have their existing items enhanced with these enhancements.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be placed on weapons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon +1 (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to provide a +2 bonus instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Power (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is created, choose a damage type between Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Whenever the weapon strikes a target, it deals an additional {@damage 1d4} damage of the chosen type.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} damage of the chosen type instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Bond (400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "This weapon returns to your hand immediately after it is used to make a Ranged Attack.", + "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a {@variantrule Free Action|XPHB} to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Focus (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you can use your Spellcasting Ability for the attack and damage rolls using this weapon, rather than Strength or Dexterity as is normal for its weapon type. Further, this weapon can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for you if it isn't already." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magically Sharpened (800 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You score a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with this weapon on a roll of 19 or 20. Additionally, you roll an additional weapon damage die on a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with this weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to grant a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} on a roll of 18, 19, or 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armors", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to armor. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be actively wearing the enchanted armor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hardened Armor (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "Any {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Resistance (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to a specific damage type. The damage type is determined when the enchantment is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Psychic, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor +1 (3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shields", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to shields. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be holding the enchanted shield in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shield +1 (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Redirect Damage (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to target a creature within 5 feet of you that is taking damage. You magically take the damage instead of the target. This enchantment doesn't transfer any other effects that might accompany the damage, and this damage can't be reduced in any way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deflect Attacks (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} against the attack's damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foci", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to Small-sized objects, including weapons and shields but not armor. To benefit from or activate their effects, the creature must be holding the enchanted object in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arcane Mitigation (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you take damage, you may use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to expend one spell slot and reduce that damage by an amount equal to five times the spell slot's level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Control (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You gain a +1 bonus to your Spell Save DC and Spell Attack Bonus. Additionally, you can use an action to recover a spell slot of up to 3rd level. Once you've regained a spell slot in this way, you can't do so again before you complete a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Potency (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is made, you choose a damage type from: Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Spells that you cast ignore {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to damage of that type." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "This section contains a wide variety of magical items that are distinct from weapons, armor, and similar equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "entries": [ + "Potions must be consumed in their entirety for a creature to gain their benefits. A creature can consume a potion that it is holding as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Healing Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} when you drink this potion, the amount equaling the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} (cost: 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 2d4 + 2}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG} (cost: 150 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 4d4 + 4}", + "{@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG} (cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 8d4 + 8}", + "{@item Potion of Supreme Healing|XDMG} (cost: 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 10d4 + 20}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mana Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom} (cost: 350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} (cost: 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 2d4 + 2}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elixir of Health (100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Elixir of Health|XDMG}, it cures any disease afflicting you, and it removes the {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, and {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Water Breathing (150 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You can breathe underwater, or while submerged in quicksand, for 1 hour after drinking this {@item Potion of Water Breathing|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Invisibility (200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Invisibility|XDMG}, you become {@condition Invisible|XPHB} for 1 hour. Anything you wear or carry is invisible with you. The effect ends early if you attack or cast a spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Resistance (250 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Resistance|XDMG}, you gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one damage type for 1 hour. The damage type is determined when the potion is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic, Radiant, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Vitality (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, it removes all of your levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} and cures any disease or poison affecting you. Further, for the next 24 hours, you regain the maximum number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for any {@variantrule Hit Dice|XPHB} you spend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "A {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG} bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If you can understand the language scribed on the scroll, you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without the need for a spell slot or having to provide any components. Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, and the scroll itself crumbles to dust.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, any creature can cast a spell from a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG}, regardless of their class or spell list. Additionally, no Ability Check is needed for casting a spell of a level higher than your character level.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, tasked with overseeing the regulation of magic in Al'Kirat, has banned the sale of {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of 6th level or higher.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Spell Scrolls", + "colLabels": [ + "Spell Level", + "Save DC", + "Attack Bonus", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "13", + "+5", + "50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "13", + "+5", + "100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "15", + "+7", + "200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "15", + "+7", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "17", + "+9", + "700 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Items", + "entries": [ + "The {@table Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom} table below features a selection of unique enchanted items available for purchase at the Grand Bazaar. As your GM for the descriptions of these items, which can be found in the Dungeon Master's Guide.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanted Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Attunement", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Pair of Sending Stones}", + "No", + "250 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Goggles of Night|XDMG}", + "No", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Climbing|XDMG}", + "No", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Sovereign Glue|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Saddle of the Cavalier|XDMG}", + "No", + "450 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Boots of Elvenkind|XDMG}", + "No", + "650 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Elvenkind|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "850 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Efficient Quiver|XDMG}", + "No", + "1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Hat of Disguise|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Archery|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Eyes of the Eagle|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Necklace of Adaptation|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gloves of Missile Snaring|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Periapt of Wound Closure|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Jumping|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "2,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Helm of Telepathy|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gauntlets of Ogre Power|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gem of Seeing|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "5,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Free Action|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Evasion|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Amulet of Health|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "7,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Belt of Dwarvenkind|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "8,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Poisons", + "entries": [ + "Below are several poisons for sale, with the prices provided being for a single dose of the poison. 'Injury' poisons can be applied to any object that deals Piercing or Slashing damage, and must be delivered through a wound. A creature must swallow an entire dose of 'ingested' poison to suffer its effects. Lastly, a creature that touches an object smeared with a 'contact' poison for at least 1 minute suffers its effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent Venom (Injury. Cost: 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern Poison (Injury. Cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must make a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Truth Serum (Ingested. Cost: 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or become {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} for 1 hour. The poisoned creature can't knowingly speak a lie, as if under the effect of a {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Midnight Tears (Ingested. Cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature that ingests this poison suffers no effect until the stroke of midnight. If the poison has not been neutralized before then, the creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 31 ({@damage 9d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crawler Mucus (Contact. Cost: 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or be {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} for 1 minute. The poisoned creature is {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}. The creature can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Desert Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "This section contains a list of magical items exclusive to the lands of Kirat, which the characters can purchase in the Grand Bazaar. As these magic items are unique, once purchased, no other of its kind can be found.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Bottle_of_Endless_Sand.webp" + }, + "title": "Bottle of Endless Sand" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": 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"tag": "item", + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Cowl_of_Moonless_Nights.webp" + }, + "title": "Cowl of Moonless Nights" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Glass of Distance (5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Glass_of_Distance.webp" + }, + "title": "Glass of Distance" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goggles of the Desert (400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Goggles_of_the_Desert.webp" + }, + "title": "Goggles of the Desert" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Skin_of_the_Desert_Camel.webp" + }, + "title": "Skin of the Desert Camel" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Rod_of_Sand_Repelling.webp" + }, + "title": "Rod of Sand Repelling" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slashing Sand (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": 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and Mechanic Design.} Fermin Caballero (({@link MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx}))", + "{@b Editor.} Elena Nozdrina (artstation.com/elenanozdrina)", + "{@b Graphic Designer.} Viktoriya Fajardo ({@link viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com|https://viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com})", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illustrations", + "entries": [ + "{@b Book Cover.} Ilse Gort ({@link cara.app/ilsegort|https://cara.app/ilsegort})", + "{@b Alternate Book Cover.} Elena Nozdrina", + "{@b Cartography.} Elrose Balan ({@link behance.net/the_d12rose|https://behance.net/the_d12rose}), Dominika Dénes ({@link instagram.com/fankiiiart|https://instagram.com/fankiiiart}), Zachary ({@link patreon.com/TDMaps|https://patreon.com/TDMaps}).", + "{@b Creatures & Scenes.} David Chen ({@link davidchengallery.com|https://davidchengallery.com}), David Yáñez ({@link artstation.com/davidyanezart|https://artstation.com/davidyanezart}), Elena Nozdrina, Kim Van Deun ({@link eyesintheforest.com|https://eyesintheforest.com}).", + "{@b Magical Items.} Elena Nozdrina, Elrose Balan", + "{@b DM Screen.} Elrose Balan", + "{@b Licensed Art.} Dean Spencer, Eric Lofgren" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Thanks", + "entries": [ + "Belle Marie Sivak, Caitlin Eskro, Elena Nozdrina, Pedro Emanuel Teixeira Marques, Paul Christian, Preston James Scott" + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Content Warning", + "entries": [ + "This book explores mature themes, including sexual content, suicide, light nudity, graphic violence, infanticide (visual depiction of a {@adventure dead infant|SoD|4|NPC Developments}), and crucifixions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Licenses and Permissions", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dean Spencer", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2015 Dean Spencer, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link deanspencerart.com|https://deanspencerart.com}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eric Lofgren", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2021 Eric Lofgren, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link ericlofgren.net|https://ericlofgren.net}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zatanna Font", + "entries": [ + "This work uses the Zatanna Misdirection font, with no changes made, as presented by 'jonathonf' here: {@link https://github.com/jonathonf/solbera-dnd-fonts/tree/master/Zatanna%20Misdirection}", + "The font is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The license can be found here: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5th Edition D&D", + "entries": [ + "This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.1 and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", + "To view a copy of this license, visit: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/}", + "The SRD 5.1 is © 2016 Wizards of the Coast LLC.", + "The following content is designated as Product Identity: all artwork, proper names, characters, monsters, locations, and storylines specific to this book and setting. This content is © 2025 Fermin Caballero, and may not be used without written permission." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Preface", + "entries": [ + "I had no idea how much my life would change the day I gathered the courage to tell my parents I was quitting my job in customer support to chase the craziest of dreams: making a living creating gaming content on YouTube. Not only did my parents support me\u2014they believed in me enough to buy me a brand-new computer to give it a real shot. Fate seemed to smile on me, as the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\u2014 one of the most popular games of all time\u2014coincided with my decision to start, and it catapulted me into a loving and incredible community I was fortunate enough to build. To me, it always felt like destiny.", + "My journey shifted again the night I stumbled onto a livestream of a peculiar group of voice actors playing {@i Dungeons & Dragons}. I was immediately hooked. That moment led me into the world of tabletop games, and eventually to the love of my life\u2014now my fiancée\u2014who I met playing it. She was, in fact, the one who encouraged me to move away from Skyrim and dive into D&D content on Youtube, a leap I was once hesitant to make.", + "Every meaningful step I've taken since\u2014every bold, life-altering decision, including the creation of the very Kickstarter that made this book possible\u2014can be traced back to her. Some choices I questioned. Some I feared. But she always saw the way forward long before I did. Now, I'm a devoted believer.", + "To you, Caitlin\u2014my very own Prophecy\u2014thank you, for guiding me on this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "charoption": [ + { + "name": "Jackalwere", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 189, + "optionType": [ + "CS" + ], + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} within the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ], + "hazard": [ + { + "name": "Sandstorms", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sandstorm Timing", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WTH" + }, + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|XPHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of quicksand in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the quicksand encompasses. Each 5-foot square of quicksand must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into quicksand immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the quicksand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever quicksand is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the quicksand is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the quicksand is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the quicksand. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of quicksand anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely quicksand somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|XPHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|XPHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} of 10 and 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|XPHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table found on page 171.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD" + } + ], + "hazardFluff": [ + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Quicksand.webp" + }, + "title": "Quicksand" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dunevine.webp" + }, + "title": "Dunevine" + } + ] + } + ], + "variantrule": [ + { + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "ruleType": "VV", + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Fire damage. At the end of each {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistant} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|XDMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + } + ], + "condition": [ + { + "name": "Dehydration", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heatstroke", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "language": [ + { + "name": "Anubian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}" + ], + "typicalSpeakers": [ + "{@creature Gnoll||gnolls}", + "{@creature Gnoll Pack Lord||gnoll pack lords}", + "{@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu||gnoll fangs of Yeenoghu}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anamnesis (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Titan (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + "page": 7, + "type": "rare" + } + ], + "item": [ + { + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 345, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spark of Life and Death", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Heal|XPHB}, {@spell Harm|XPHB}, and {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} without the need for spell slots or material components, and at a range of 90 feet. When you restore a dead creature to life three times in this way, you can't do so again until next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light of Life", + "entries": [ + "You can activate this feature as a free action, even if you are dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to take actions. Once you activate this feature, you cannot do so again until the end of your next turn.", + "The Ankh of Life glimmers with a luminous, crystalline radiance. You are then freed from all curses, poisons, diseases, conditions, and regain 100 hit points. If you are dead, you are restored back to life, with your mortal wounds sealed and any missing body part restored to an incomplete but functional state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Bless|XPHB} and {@spell Purify Food and Drink|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Aid|XPHB} and {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|XPHB} and {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Aura of Life|XPHB} and {@spell Death Ward|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} and {@spell Hallow|XPHB}" + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "heal", + "harm", + "bless", + "purify food and drink", + "aid", + "lesser restoration", + "daylight", + "remove curse", + "aura of life", + "death ward", + "greater restoration", + "hallow" + ], + "daily": { + "3": [ + "raise dead" + ] + } + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shadow Passage", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to teleport to a location within 500 feet of you. The location can be a place you can see, one you can visualize, or one you can describe by stating a distance and direction from your current location\u2014such as \"30 feet straight forward, through the wall\". If you arrive in a place already occupied by an object or a creature, you and any creature traveling with you each take {@damage 2d12} Force damage, and the teleportation fails.", + "You can bring along creatures or objects within 5 feet of you, as long as their weight doesn't exceed what you can carry. You can determine your weight limit for this feature using either your Strength or Charisma score, whichever is higher.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gaze of Horizons", + "entries": [ + "If you see a creature teleport, you immediately know the direction and distance of their teleportation. If a creature teleports to another plane of existence, you know the name of the plane. Additionally, when you observe a teleportation mechanism, such as a portal or teleportation circle, you can determine its exact destination." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Unseen Servant|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blur|XPHB} and {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Nondetection|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|XPHB} and {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dream|XPHB} and {@spell Passwall|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "unseen servant", + "identify", + "blur", + "misty step", + "nondetection", + "speak with dead", + "banishment", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "dream", + "passwall" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edict of Control", + "entries": [ + "You can point the Crook of Law at a creature within 30 feet that you can see. The target must make a Charisma saving throw or fall under your control, as though affected by the {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. Once you control a creature this way, you can't activate this feature again for 24 hours. The domination is permanent and can be broken only if you end it as an action, attempt to dominate another creature, or either you or the dominated creature are reduced to 0 hit points. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Will of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "You target a creature of your choice that serves you by contract, rule of law, or sworn loyalty, provided it is on the same plane of existence as you. Without the need for a saving throw, and across any distance, you project your consciousness into the creature and take full control of its body. While possessing them, you sense, move, and take actions as the target. You use the statistics of the target but retain your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, proficiencies, and the Relic Spells feature of your Divine Relics. When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses this feature, instead of the statistics of the target, he uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix B) instead.", + "The possession remains in effect until you choose to end it as a free action or until you or the target are reduced to 0 hit points. Once you possess a creature, you can't do so again for 24 hours. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to the effects of this feature.", + "A creature under the possession of the Crook of Law bears a burning Ankh blazing atop their forehead while their body radiates visible divine energy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Command|XPHB} and {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Silence|XPHB} and {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Counterspell|XPHB} and {@spell Tongues|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|XPHB} and {@spell Compulsion|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Geas|XPHB} and {@spell Telekinesis|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "command", + "guiding bolt", + "silence", + "zone of truth", + "counterspell", + "tongues", + "banishment", + "compulsion", + "geas", + "telekinesis" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of the Shepherd", + "entries": [ + "You are permanently under the effects of the {@spell Sanctuary|XPHB} spell. Whenever you make an attack, cast a spell that affects an enemy, or deal damage to another creature, this effect ends until the beginning of your next turn. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Voice of the Unheard", + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to understand and speak with any creature that has an Intelligence of 2 or higher. Creatures with an Intelligence score of 1 can understand your words but cannot communicate back in a way that you can understand. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Beast Bond|XGE} and {@spell Find Familiar|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} and {@spell Beast Sense|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB} and {@spell Giant Insect|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Awaken|XPHB} and {@spell Reincarnate|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "beast bond|XGE", + "find familiar", + "animal messenger", + "beast sense", + "speak with dead", + "speak with plants", + "locate creature", + "giant insect", + "awaken", + "reincarnate" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Two Faces of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "Creatures with an Intelligence of 5 or higher perceive you as attractive regardless of their sexual orientation, and regard you as intelligent no matter what you say. Friendly creatures value your opinions, irrespective of their merit, while hostile creatures find you menacing, no matter your true power. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of Shadows", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can create a duplicate of yourself within 5 feet of you, formed from living shadow. The duplicate starts as an exact replica of you, but at the moment of creation you can alter minor physical features, such as making it more muscular or changing its hair color. This duplicate is outwardly indistinguishable from a real living being, except it bears no soul and cannot act independently. You must use an action on each of your turns to control the duplicate, which can only be done whilst on the same plane of existence. As part of this action, you can choose to see through the duplicate's eyes instead of your own.", + "The duplicate functions as an extension of yourself. While controlled, it uses your statistics and may benefit from magical items you are attuned to, as long as it satisfies their requirements, such as wearing or wielding the items. Additionally, it gains all the features of your Mask of Opals and can cast its Relic Spells, even if it is not wearing or holding the mask. Any class resources expended by the duplicate, such as spell slots, are deducted from your own pool. The only exception is hit points, which are tracked separately. The duplicate is created with 20 hit points, which cannot be healed. If the duplicate is reduced to 0 hit points, it vanishes in a puff of black smoke.", + "You can only maintain one duplicate at a time. The duplicate lasts until destroyed. Once destroyed, you cannot create another for 24 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Calm Emotions|XPHB} and {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Tongues|XPHB} and {@spell Major Image|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Confusion|XPHB} and {@spell Hallucinatory Terrain|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} and {@spell Mislead|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "charm person", + "comprehend languages", + "calm emotions", + "suggestion", + "tongues", + "major image", + "confusion", + "hallucinatory terrain", + "dominate person", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "All-Seeing Eye", + "entries": [ + "You have truesight out to 120 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Truth", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a creature or object you can see, and state an activity that the target is performing. The Ruby Eye then reveals the reason, purpose, or intent behind that activity. To use this feature, phrase your inquiry as a question beginning with \"Why is....\" The GM must then respond with a single truthful sentence beginning with \"Because....\"", + "For example, if an assassin left a poisoned apple on your windowsill in the hope that you would eat it and die, you could ask, \"Why is this apple sitting here?\" To which the GM would reply, \"Because an assassin wants to kill you.\" While there are several intents present\u2014the assassin wanted you to find it and eat it\u2014the Ruby Eye identifies the fundamental reason from which all others stem: the assassin primarily placed the apple there in order to kill you.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|XPHB} and {@spell Locate Object|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Clairvoyance|XPHB} and {@spell Nondetection|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB} and {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Legend Lore|XPHB} and {@spell Scrying|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "detect magic", + "identify", + "locate animals or plants", + "locate object", + "clairvoyance", + "nondetection", + "arcane eye", + "locate creature", + "legend lore", + "scrying" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Embrace of the Outcast", + "entries": [ + "The natural forces of the world cannot hurt you. You are immune to the detrimental effects of lightning strikes, lava, sandstorms, earthquakes, poisonous gases, tsunamis, the heat of the sun, and any other natural phenomena that would hamper or deal damage to you. These forces cannot move you against your will, except for falling as a result of gravity (ie. you still sink when stepping on liquids or quicksand). You can breathe any material, are immune to falling damage, and can survive in a vacuum.", + "You are, however, not immune to effects caused by living organisms, such as flora or bacteria; or any creatures, even if they are constructs or elementals made of inorganic or enviromental materials.", + "When determining the immunities of the wielder of the Sapphire Ring, the source of the natural effect within a single degree of separation is what matters. If a lightning strike was created by a cloud, regardless of how the cloud came to be\u2014whether naturally or through a spell such as call lightning\u2014you are still immune to it, as clouds are a natural phenomena. But if the lightning strike was created directly via a spell, such as a lighting bolt spell, then you would not be immune to its damaging effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Absorb Elements|XGE} and {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Gust of Wind|XPHB} and {@spell Shatter|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} and {@spell Protection from Energy|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Freedom of Movement|XPHB} and {@spell Ice Storm|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Control Winds|XGE} and {@spell Destructive Wave|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "absorb elements|XGE", + "thunderwave", + "gust of wind", + "shatter", + "lightning bolt", + "protection from energy", + "freedom of movement", + "ice storm", + "control winds|XGE", + "destructive wave" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Future Sight", + "entries": [ + "You can summon the power of the Emerald Hourglass in order to gaze into the future as part of a short or long rest. Since the future is not set in stone and any action taken in the present will change it, what you see is millions of images depicting various futures, alongside the billions of actions that it took to create each of those futures.", + "Choose a particular activity or goal that you or your group will attempt within the next 7 days. You then gaze into the Hourglass in order to study how to shift fate in that direction. At the end of the rest, the GM tells you whether the activity is Highly Likely, Somewhat Likely, Somewhat Unlikely, or Highly Unlikely to succeed. You then learn what action you or your group should take in order to increase the odds of the activity or goal to succeed. To use this effect, you or your group must be capable of attempting the action within 7 days at your current strength and location.", + "Once you have used this feature, you cannot do so again until the next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Hop", + "entries": [ + "You can teleport yourself or others forward in time. As an action, you can target yourself, an unheld object no larger than 5 feet in any dimension, or a willing creature within 30 feet of you. The target vanishes from existence, becoming untargetable and untraceable. The target then reappears either at the end of your next turn or up to 24 hours later (your choice) in the same location it was, or the closest location if its previous location is occupied.", + "When the target reappears, it does so exactly how they looked when they disappeared, in the same orientation, and with the same conditions and effects they possessed prior. If the target is a creature, no time has passed from their perspective." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Bane|XPHB} and {@spell False Life|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} and {@spell Mirror Image}. 5th level: {@spell Haste|XPHB} and {@spell Slow|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Divination|XPHB} and {@spell Otiluke's Resilient Sphere|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Hold Monster|XPHB} and {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "bane", + "false life", + "arcane lock", + "mirror image", + "haste", + "slow", + "divination", + "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", + "hold monster", + "modify memory" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wither", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you target either a single plant within 30 feet, or an area with a radius of up to 100 feet within 30 feet of you. A plant targeted or found within the area withers and dies instantly. If any such plant is a Plant creature, it takes {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage. This damage ignores resistance and immunity to necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a point on the ground within 30 feet that you can see. The location must consist of natural ground or a surface no thicker than 1 inch with natural ground beneath it. At the chosen point, a nonmagical tree immediately grows into existence, dislodging small objects and flooring as it rises. The tree adapts to fit its surroundings, stopping just short of any ceiling or large obstacle\u2014creatures are not moved or dislodged by the tree. Its maximum size is 60 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 5 feet and a crown spreading up to a 20-foot radius. Fruit-bearing trees immediately produce {@dice 1d20} fruits upon sprouting.", + "The Flail of Reeds allows the wielder to grow any type of tree, provided it exists and the wielder can visualize it as they use this feature. Although the tree initially sprouts healthy, it requires the usual water, sunlight, and nutrients necessary for its kind. When grown outside its natural habitat, the tree is unlikely to live for more than a month before withering and perishing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Entangle|XPHB} and {@spell Goodberry|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|XPHB} and {@spell Spike Growth|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Plant Growth|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|XPHB} and {@spell Grasping Vine|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Commune with Nature|XPHB} and {@spell Tree Stride|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "entangle", + "goodberry", + "locate animals or plants", + "spike growth", + "plant growth", + "speak with plants", + "blight", + "grasping vine", + "commune with nature", + "tree stride" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arbiter of Justice", + "entries": [ + "The features of the Golden Spear and the attacks you make with it can harm the wielders of other Divine Relics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of Judgement", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear leaves wounds that never close. Hit points lost to this weapon's damage can be regained only through a long rest, rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means.", + "Whenever you hit a living creature with the Golden Spear, the creature takes an additional {@damage 3d8} radiant damage and permanently loses 1 Hit Die. If a creature loses all of their Hit Dice due to attacks made by the Golden Spear, they die and cannot be resurrected unless provided with a new body.", + "By touching a creature with the Golden Spear as an action, you can close any wounds the spear has inflicted on that creature, allowing them to regain hit points as normal and restoring any Hit Dice the relic had previously removed from them. The restored Hit Dice are returned as spent, and the creature must complete a long rest to regain use of them as usual." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Executor of Divinity", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has the power to absorb and seal divine essence. When you use the spear to hit a creature at 0 hit points that possesses divine blood, or to hit an unattuned object infused with divine energy (such as a Divine Relic), you can have the Golden Spear absorb all of the target's divine essence. Such creatures lose their divinity and are slain, while the objects are either rendered inert or destroyed (your choice).", + "You can return any stolen divine essence as an action by touching the creature or object with the spear, effectively returning the creature's divinity or the object's divine power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Divine Favor|XPHB} and {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Branding Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Knock|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Blinding Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB} and {@spell Staggering Smite|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Banishing Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Dispel Evil and Good|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "divine favor", + "shield of faith", + "branding smite", + "knock", + "blinding smite", + "dispel magic", + "locate creature", + "staggering smite", + "banishing smite", + "dispel evil and good" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Architect", + "entries": [ + "You can immediately determine whether anything that you see within 120 feet of you is a creature with the Construct type, even if it possesses the False Appearance feature. Additionally, you can instinctively sense if a non-living thing, such as a phylactery or a Construct, is housing a soul." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soul Transference", + "entries": [ + "As part of a short rest, you can invoke the power of the Hand of Brass to forcibly remove a soul from its current vessel\u2014be it a living body, a Construct, or a specialized container such as a phylactery\u2014and transfer it to a suitable vessel within reach. If the soul's original vessel has a stat block, such as a creature, the vessel must be willing, incapacitated, or restrained for the duration of the short rest for you to remove its soul.", + "Souls can be transferred into two kinds of vessels: Soulless Bodies and Constructs. Both are described below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soulless Body", + "entries": [ + "The vessel can be a soulless body, such as a corpse, of the same or similar species as the soul being transferred. The new body must not have been dead for longer than 10 days. When the transfer is complete, the body is then treated as though revived by a {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} spell. The transferred soul gains full control over its new body, and is able to speak, sense, and act through it. The transferred soul cannot access any memories of the body's original soul. A diamond worth at least 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} must be used as the material component." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constructs", + "entries": [ + "The vessel may be any inanimate object, which may be magically prepared to provide it with senses for the soul to use, allowing it to see, feel, speak, and act of its own will. The Hand of Brass grants you knowledge of these rituals, which require material components in the form of rare gems costing a total of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Small-sized vessel, 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Medium one, and 20,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Large one. These rituals take a total of 40 hours to complete, which need not be consecutive. A standard Small or Medium Construct vessel uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|XDMG} (Small Constucts have 30 hit points), while a Large Construct uses the statistics of a {@creature stone golem}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "A transferred soul retains its own proficiencies, class features, and mental attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma), while adopting the physical attributes (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution) and racial traits of the new body.", + "If the shape and form of the new vessel does not resemble the soul's original body\u2014such as trying to place a human soul into the body of a worm\u2014or if the vessel lacks familiar senses or any senses at all, such as placing a human soul into a sword, the soul will quickly spiral into madness. These mad souls become incoherent, erratic, and destructive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obedient Sculptures", + "entries": [ + "By spending an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in material components, the rituals that endow senses and control to a soul within a construct also give the Hand of Brass influence over it. These constructs are permanently charmed by you, even if their form would grant them immunity to the charm condition. While not under your direct control, they are compelled to follow your commands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Shield|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Magic Weapon|XPHB} and {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Elemental Weapon|XPHB} and {@spell Glyph of Warding|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Fabricate|XPHB} and {@spell Stone Shape|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Animate Objects|XPHB} and {@spell Creation|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "shield", + "identify", + "magic weapon", + "heat metal", + "elemental weapon", + "glyph of warding", + "fabricate", + "stone shape", + "animate objects", + "creation" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Heru", + "entries": [ + "You may insert the ephemeral blade of the Knife of Topaz onto the heart of a willing, unconscious, or restrained creature. Doing so does not harm the creature, but allows you to learn hidden knowledge stored deep within their psyche. Once used in this way, the dagger cannot be used to uncover knowledge on the same creature ever again. This feature is effective only on creatures that possess both a heart and a soul.", + "When the dagger is inserted on a creature, you may choose to uncover one of the following: their most cherished or darkest memory, their deepest love, their greatest fear, or that which motivates it most. If you wish, you may then choose to erase the discovered memory, emotion, or motivation from their mind, to be utterly forgotten. If the dagger is ever reinserted back into the creature\u2014in its ethereal form or not\u2014the erased concept is automatically restored." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Burning Light", + "entries": [ + "While you hold the Knife of Topaz, you can choose to convert any fire damage dealt by your spells or abilities into radiant damage, or any radiant damage into fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB} and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Flaming Sphere|XPHB} and {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|XPHB} and {@spell Fireball|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Guardian of Faith|XPHB} and {@spell Fire Shield|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Circle of Power|XPHB} and {@spell Flame Strike|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "guiding bolt", + "hellish rebuke", + "flaming sphere", + "scorching ray", + "daylight", + "fireball", + "guardian of faith", + "fire shield", + "circle of power", + "flamestrike" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantle of the Midnight Wanderer", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can render the Moonstone Cloak and anything it fully covers invisible. If you are attuned and wear the cloak, both you and any items you are carrying become invisible, regardless of whether the cloak fully covers you. When not worn, the cloak is large enough to fully cover a Small creature or object.", + "This feature can only be activated while you are within 60 feet of the Moonstone Cloak. The effect ends if you move more than 60 feet away from the cloak, a creature granted invisibility by the cloak takes damage, or you use a bonus action to end the effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bound by the Stars", + "entries": [ + "You are always able to see the Moonstone Cloak and any creature or object made invisible by it. While you and the cloak are on the same plane of existence, you can use a bonus action to teleport the cloak directly onto your back such that you instantly wear it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Faerie Fire|XPHB} and {@spell Feather Fall|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Moonbeam|XPHB} and {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Meld into Stone|XPHB} and {@spell Nondetection|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|XPHB} and {@spell Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Bigby's Hand|XPHB} and {@spell Mislead|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "faerie fire", + "feather fall", + "moonbeam", + "Nystul's Magic Aura", + "meld into stone", + "nondetection", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound", + "Bigby's hand", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "Creatures attuned to the Onyxian Jar can perceive the souls of creatures, appearing as circular wisps of purple energy. Note that a creature's soul typically detaches from its body upon death and remains in place for 1 minute before transitioning to the afterlife." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ward of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "You gain the effects of the {@spell Death Ward|XPHB} spell at the start of each of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnelian Soulkiln", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar allows you to capture souls. As an action, you may target a visible soul within 60 feet, forcefully drawing and trapping it into the relic. The soul must be detached from its body, such as that of a dead creature or that of a spirit, and must belong to a humanoid, giant, or dragon. If the target is a spirit, such as a ghost, it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma saving throw or be reduced to 0 hit points and trapped into the relic.", + "The Onyxian Jar can hold only one soul at a time and a soul may be imprisoned this way only once in its existence. To release a trapped soul, the wielder must uncork the lid in a process that takes 1 minute. Once released, a soul transitions to the afterlife, unless something else prevents it from passing. Once you capture a soul or compel one to confess, you cannot do so again until the next dawn.", + "No force\u2014not even a wish or divine intervention\u2014can interact with or release a soul trapped within the Onyxian Jar, unless the relic's wielder allows it. Furthermore, a soul judged by the Onyxian Jar cannot be resurrected, unless the soul itself is taken from the River of Souls in the Duaat.", + "With a soul secured in the Onyxian Jar, you gain access to the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Confession", + "entries": [ + "You can invoke the power of the Onyxian Jar to form a telepathic bond with the imprisoned soul, for the purposes of asking it three questions. The relic compels the soul to answer truthfully. You must ask all questions within an hour of activating this feature, after which you may pass judgment on the soul. If no judgment is given, the soul is automatically set free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Judgement", + "entries": [ + "You may pass judgment on the imprisoned soul, choosing either 'Harmony' or 'Chaos.' A soul judged as Harmony is released from all earthly ties, freed from any oaths, contracts, or pacts it held in life, and absolved of all sins in the eyes of the Aru. Conversely, a soul judged as Chaos is utterly annihilated, consigned to oblivion. Regardless of the judgment, the creature's body is disintegrated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Armor of Agathys|XPHB} and {@spell Hex|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blindness/deafness|XPHB} and {@spell See Invisibility|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB} and {@spell Vampiric Touch|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|XPHB} and {@spell Death Ward|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Antilife Shell|XPHB} and {@spell Planar Binding|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "armor of agathys", + "hex", + "blindness/deafness", + "see invisibility", + "speak with dead", + "vampiric touch", + "blight", + "death ward", + "antilife shell", + "planar binding" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to remove the stopper on the bottle and speak one of its three command words, whereupon an amount of sand pours out of the bottle. The sand stops pouring after 1 minute or until you place the stopper back as an action. The three command words are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heap", + "entries": [ + "The bottle gently pours out fine, dry sand, producing 1 cubic foot of sand each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dune", + "entries": [ + "The bottle expels sand at a faster rate, creating a pile at a rate of 5 cubic feet per round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Geyser", + "entries": [ + "The bottle produces enough sand to fill 20 cubic feet per round, which erupts forth in a spray 30 feet long and 1 foot wide. As a bonus action while holding the bottle, you can direct the geyser at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. The target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage and fall {@condition prone}. Instead of a creature, you can target an object that isn't being worn or carried and that weighs no more than 200 pounds. The object is knocked over, pushed up to 15 feet away from you, and buried in sand." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 150000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this burnoose, you can use an action to speak its command word in order to transform its appearance. The burnoose hardens and hundreds of sharp thorns emerge from its surface, remaining for 1 hour or until the command word is spoken again. Once activated, the burnoose can't transform again until the next dawn.", + "While the thorns are active, you gain a {@b +1 bonus to AC} and any creature within 5 feet that hits you with a melee attack takes {@damage 2d8} piercing damage from the thorns." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cloak of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "While you wear this cloak in desert terrain, Wisdom (Perception) checks made to see you have disadvantage, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. The cloak is enchanted to ensure you always remain at a comfortable temperature, granting immunity to the negative effects of areas with Extreme Heat and allowing you to withstand temperatures as cold as -50 degrees Fahrenheit without the need for any other protection." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 130000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this cowl in dim light or darkness, you can use an action to pull up its face mask and become {@condition invisible}. This effect lasts for 1 hour or until you are no longer in dim light or darkness, whichever occurs first. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 500000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways of utilizing the glass of distance. Once the command word is spoken to activate either effect, that effect cannot be used again until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Narrow End", + "entries": [ + "While using the narrow end of this spyglass to peer into the distance, you can see clearly up to ten miles away. You can then speak the command word as an action to instantly teleport to an unoccupied space that you can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wider End", + "entries": [ + "While viewing through the wider end, you can only see up to 120 feet away. You can then speak the command word as an action to target an object not being worn or carried that weighs less than 50 pounds, or a creature of Large size or smaller. The target is teleported to an unoccupied space within 5 feet in front of you. Creatures can resist this teleportation with a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 40000, + "entries": [ + "While wearing these goggles, you gain immunity to spells, abilities, and natural effects that target your eyes. Additionally, you can see up to 60 feet in a sandstorm." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "This enchanted waterskin can hold up to 1 gallon of liquid. When emptied, it magically replenishes itself with cool, clean water over a period of 4 hours.", + "Forged from the powerful wish of a genie, this waterskin is unique in its ability to conjure water even in the Wasteland\u2014a priceless and wondrous gift indeed." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "RD", + "value": 200000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While holding this rod, you can use an action to activate its magic. When activated, the rod creates an invisible 10-foot-radius sphere around you where sand, dust, ash, grit, and similar loose soils are forcefully pushed away. The sphere does not push away material directly under you. While inside of the sphere, creatures are immune to the negative effects of sandstorms, though their vision is still limited outside of the range of the protective sphere.", + "Once the barrier is activated, it remains active for 1 hour and cannot be activated again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can grab a portion of the magical sand in this bag and toss it to cover a contiguous ground area within 30 feet of you, covering up to 15 square feet each time per action. The sand instantly shapes into spikes that resemble razor-sharp obsidian shards as soon as they land on the ground. The affected area then becomes {@quickref difficult terrain||3}.", + "When a creature moves into or within the area, it takes {@damage 2d4} piercing damage for every 5 feet it travels.", + "When thrown, the razor-sharp sand remains until a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell is cast on them, or until they are physically cleared from the area, which requires at least 10 minutes of work per 5-foot square of affected terrain.", + "When the pouch of slashing sand is purchased, it contains enough sand to cover one hundred 5-foot squares." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "rarity": "very rare", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H|XPHB", + "2H|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Graze|XPHB" + ], + "dmg1": "2d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "entries": [ + "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to toss this magic weapon into the air. When you do so, the weapon begins to hover, flies up to 30 feet, and attacks one creature of your choice within 5 feet of itself. The weapon uses your attack roll and adds your ability modifier to damage rolls.", + "While the weapon hovers, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to cause it to fly up to 30 feet to another spot within 30 feet of you. As part of the same {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can cause the weapon to attack one creature within 5 feet of the weapon.", + "After the hovering weapon attacks for the fourth time, it flies back to you and tries to return to your hand. If you have no hand free, the weapon falls to the ground in your space. If the weapon has no unobstructed path to you, it moves as close to you as it can and then falls to the ground. It also ceases to hover if you grasp it or are more than 30 feet away from it.", + "This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of Yasar's choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} fire damage and {@damage 5d6} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success." + ], + "baseItem": "greatsword|xphb", + "page": 314, + "reqAttune": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 59, + "baseItem": "greataxe|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} fire damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 35000, + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots {@dice 1d4 + 1} when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Greater Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "You regain {@dice 2d4 + 2} spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimbus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 296, + "baseItem": "Spear|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "dmg2": "1d8", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "attachedSpells": [ + "Lightning Bolt|PHB" + ], + "charges": "3", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This {@item Spear|PHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} originating from the spear three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimbus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 296, + "baseItem": "Spear|XPHB", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "property": [ + "T|XPHB", + "V|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Sap|XPHB" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "dmg2": "1d8", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "attachedSpells": [ + "Lightning Bolt|XPHB" + ], + "charges": "3", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This {@item Spear|XPHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} originating from the spear three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 41, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "type": "R|XPHB", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "value": 20000, + "entries": [ + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once, it must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} before it can be shot again." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 261, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "sentient": true, + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 261, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "sentient": true, + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "Battleaxe|PHB", + "weight": 4, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "entries": [ + "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "baseItem": "Battleaxe|XPHB", + "weight": 4, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "T|XPHB", + "V|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Topple|XPHB" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "entries": [ + "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "GV|XDMG", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "GV|XDMG", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "baseItem": "Chain Mail|PHB", + "type": "HA", + "weight": 55, + "ac": 16, + "strength": "13", + "bonusAc": "+3", + "stealth": true, + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "immune": [ + "fire" + ], + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|PHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "baseItem": "Chain Mail|XPHB", + "type": "HA|XPHB", + "weight": 55, + "ac": 16, + "strength": "13", + "bonusAc": "+3", + "stealth": true, + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "immune": [ + "fire" + ], + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil. Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the Black Stone of Gribba has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The Black Stone of Gribba can be used without incurring Sekhmet's anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from the Treasury without incurring Sekhmet's ire." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "resurrection" + ] + } + }, + "bonusAbilityCheck": "+2", + "bonusSavingThrow": "+2", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Feather of the Simurgh in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}.", + "The Feather of the Simurgh can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the Gulnar's Flower overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to Gulnar's Flower, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "wis": 2 + }, + "entries": [ + "The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even Sekhmet's notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering Sekhmet's wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "The Enchanted Horse (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The character who rolls the {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|MM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to its rider rather than Fire {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB}. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an AC of 16, and its Hoove Attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, the Enchanted Horse has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Cards of Many Things (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|DMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|DMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|MM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|XDMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|XMM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "type": "HA", + "baseItem": "plate armor|phb", + "bonusAc": "+1", + "weight": 65, + "ac": 18, + "strength": "15", + "stealth": true, + "value": 1000000, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "shield of faith" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 plate armor|DMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "type": "HA|XPHB", + "baseItem": "plate armor|xphb", + "bonusAc": "+1", + "weight": 65, + "ac": 18, + "strength": "15", + "stealth": true, + "value": 1000000, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "shield of faith" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 plate armor|XDMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 42, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 10, + "value": 10000, + "entries": [ + "A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a Grimfire Pistol, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking only half damage on a success. Objects and structures caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 221, + "rarity": "rare", + "baseItem": "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom", + "type": "R|XPHB", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "This special Grimfire Pistol is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an Action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimgore (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 161, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "greataxe|phb", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimgore", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 161, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "baseItem": "greataxe|xphb", + "weight": 7, + "reqAttune": true, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H|XPHB", + "2H|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Cleave|XPHB" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. 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The ring remains {@condition Invisible|XPHB} until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Staff of Murder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Resurrection", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical Rod of Resurrection forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Belt of Giant Intelligence", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 5 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. 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These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]})." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. 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This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Bronze_Staff.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Crook_of_Law.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. 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They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. 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For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ruby_Eye.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. The top of the hourglass bears a crown depicting two triangular towers and a brass ribbon in the shape of stretched out wings. A perfectly cut emerald rests placed at the center of the wings." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Emerald_Hourglass.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Golden_Spear.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. 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At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. 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The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}, the second is a vest of scale mail that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the Babr-e Bayan. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} that requires attunement." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Babr-e_Bayan_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. 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Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. 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All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Alysha_the_Magic_Carpet_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Alysha_the_Magic_Carpet_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Telstang_Armor.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Telstang_Armor.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ], + "magicvariant": [ + { + "name": "Doomcoil", + "type": "GV|XDMG", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Greatsword", + "source": "XPHB" + }, + { + "name": "Longsword", + "source": "XPHB" + }, + { + "name": "Shortsword", + "source": "XPHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Doomcoil ", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 81, + "rarity": "rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + "The weapon deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage of the weapon's type if the target are snakes and serpents." + ] + } + } + ], + "object": [ + { + "name": "Skylark Ballistae", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 137, + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "objectType": "SW", + "ac": 15, + "hp": 50, + "immune": [ + "poison", + "psychic" + ], + "actionEntries": [ + { + "type": "actions", + "name": "Bolt", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "attack", + "attackType": "RW", + "attackEntries": [ + "{@hit +6} to hit, range 120/480 ft.(halved by the winds), one target. 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Creatures that fail the Dexterity saving throw must also succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or gain one level of {@condition Exhaustion}." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Magic Resistance", + "Magic Weapons" + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Multiattack", + "Breath Weapon" + ], + "damageTags": [ + "P", + "S", + "F", + "N" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "grappled", + "restrained", + "exhaustion" + ], + "savingThrowForced": [ + "wisdom", + "dexterity", + "constitution" + ], + "isNamedCreature": true, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Marut.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330, + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "celestial", + "tags": [ + "gnoll" + ] + }, + "alignment": [ + "L", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 17, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ], + "condition": "22 with {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}" + } + ], + "hp": { + "average": 210, + "formula": "20d8 + 120" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 30 + }, + "str": 18, + "dex": 12, + "con": 14, + "int": 17, + "wis": 20, + "cha": 19, + "save": { + "str": "+9", + "dex": "+6", + "con": "+7", + "int": "+8", + "wis": "+10", + "cha": "+9" + }, + "skill": { + "history": "+8", + "insight": "+10", + "intimidation": "+9", + "religion": "+13" + }, + "resist": [ + "necrotic", + "poison", + "radiant" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 60 ft." + ], + "senseTags": [ + "D" + ], + "passive": 15, + "languages": [ + "Anubian", + "Celestial", + "Dwarvish", + "Primordial" + ], + "cr": "14", + "attachedItems": [ + "Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom", + "Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom" + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + { + "name": "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} [Attuned]", + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful Divine Relic. {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} grants Lord Ammu an additional 40 maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a +5 bonus to {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage. 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He may substitute one of these spells with a spell from his Spellcasting feature or a Rotting Claw Attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rotting Claw", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 3d6 + 4}) Slashing damage plus 9 ({@damage 2d8}) Radiant damage and 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage. The target's {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is reduced to 0, and they can't regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} until the start of Lord Ammu's next turn." + ] + } + ], + "reactionHeader": [ + "Lord Ammu can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn, each of which can be activated at the end of a hostile creature's turn." + ], + "reaction": [ + { + "name": "Power Word: Forbiddance", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu names a spell. That spell cannot be cast while within 300 feet of him. This edict lasts for 1 minute or until he uses this reaction again. Spells cast prior to the forbiddance with active on-going effects are unaffected." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Power Word: Doom", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu utters a divine curse, targeting one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must make a {@dc 18} Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, the creature experiences crippling heart attacks, which manifests in the form of a level of {@condition Exhaustion} obtained at the end of each of their turns. If the creature obtains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion} as a result of this curse, it dies. All levels of {@condition Exhaustion} caused by the curse are removed if the curse is dispelled or the target dies as a result of it. 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The motes are created within 10 feet of each such creature and take their turns directly before the creature.", + "These motes function autonomously and mimic the effects of the {@spell Bigby's Hand} spell (but with 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and a {@h 10} to hit). They have 30-feet blindsense, can move up to 60 feet and make a single Attack during their turn, and primarily focus the creature they were summoned near to. These motes of living sand manifest as sandy replicas of Ammu's claws.", + "One additional mote of living sand is manifested on Lord Ammu's space, which takes on the form of a Huge-sized sandy replica of his face (it has 200 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}). This special mote remains in Ammu's space at all times, which does not hinder him. It exclusively uses the Interposing Hand action on its turns, interposing itself between Lord Ammu and all other creatures, rather than against a single target. While protected in this way, Lord Ammu benefits from three-quarters cover. This special mote moves in tandem with Lord Ammu.", + "Any effects, spells, or attacks that automatically deal damage without requiring an Attack roll or saving throw, deal their damage to any mote of living sand in Lord Ammu's space, rather than to Lord Ammu." + ] + } + ], + "spellcasting": [ + { + "name": "Innate Spellcasting", + "type": "spellcasting", + "displayAs": "trait", + "headerEntries": [ + "Lord Ammu uses Charisma as his spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 18}, {@hit 10} to hit with spell attacks). He can cast the following spells requiring no verbal or material components:" + ], + "daily": { + "3e": [ + "{@spell Flesh to Stone}", + "{@spell Shatter} (5th level)", + "{@spell Wall of Sand|XGE}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@spell Tsunami}{@sup *}" + ] + }, + "footerEntries": [ + "{@sup *} This wall manifests as sand rather than water, and is cast as a single action rather than a minute. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. 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Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. 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He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. 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Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. 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Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature gnoll} [{@creature gnoll warrior|XMM|gnoll warriors}] statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. Divine relics are unaffected by this field." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza, Steward of the Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, Ammu has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Hamza uses the statistics of an {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Anubian High Priest}, but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage. Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay Lord Ammu.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature Gnoll} [{@creature gnoll warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. 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Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. 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Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Magus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Ironclad.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Yellow-Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gnoll_Brute.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Champion.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty Divine Relics, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_High_Priest.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Lilith.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, a great dragon once gifted a small Anubian kingdom a precious egg from her clutch, intended to grow into a fearsome protector for the fortress of the High Priest who ruled it. The High Priest was named Menkare, and the fortress: the Obsidian Keep\u2014a magnificent structure said to have been forged by a genie's wish and believed to be indestructible. True to the claim, the keep survived the Cataclysm and resides in what is currently known as the Plains of Molten Glass.", + "As the Darakni threatened Anubia and the gnolls sealed themselves underground, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} selected Menkare and his fortress to awaken centuries ahead of the Empire. Their mission was to study the lingering effects of the Cataclysm, confirm the fate of the Darakni, and assess the overall condition of ancient Anubia. This way, the Empire would be informed and ready by the time the Great Awakening came. But what Menkare awoke to was a desolate world\u2014lifeless, barren, and poisoned. The Aru were gone, either slain, vanished, or driven to madness. The gates of the Duaat were sealed, and a strange, incurable blight clung to the land. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} was hatched into this time of crisis over 1,500 years ago, raised to assist in the search for a cure to the land's taint though none was ever found.", + "Deep exposure to the Rust of the Wasteland brought the Will's influence into Menkare's very core, sinking like a venom and corrupting his purpose. What began as sacred duty turned into sacrilege. His charges became test subjects\u2014first in an effort to purify the land, then to reshape flesh in a desperate attempt to find ways to survive the poison. In the end, his descent into madness took form in an obsession: to recreate the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Inevitably, the keep descended into chaos as rebels and loyalists fought against one another in a bloody coup. In the end, it was {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} who struck down Menkare, seizing the Divine Relic he had long possessed: the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. She then departed the ruined keep, driven to uncover a cure for the Wasteland's corruption and to reverse the terrible damage Menkare's experiments had done to her body.", + "The Obsidian Keep and the dangers within fall beyond the scope of Sands of Doom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incomplete Vampirism", + "entries": [ + "Menkare conducted cruel and gruesome experiments on himself and others. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, once his protege, was chief among them. Shackled and tortured, she was tested upon with the curse of vampirism.", + "Unlike typical {@creature Vampire Spawn}, Malicia's transformation was designed to be incomplete. Vampirism traditionally requires the host to die to fully inherit the curse, but Menkare's experiments prevented her death. As a result, even though the curse flows through her veins, she is not an Undead creature and receives none of the benefits or detriments of the condition. The curse would slowly kill her over time, if not for the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} that shields her.", + "Without a Divine Relic, the curse would overwhelm {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, causing her to wither and die within 7 days. If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ever dies\u2014whether she has a relic or not\u2014she would rise again the following night, fully transformed into a true vampire spawn with all the associated benefits and detriments.", + "As it currently stands, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does suffer some changes due to her condition. She cannot consume food or water, instead relying exclusively on the blood of the living for sustenance (the blood of a single Large-sized creature is enough to sustain her for a week). Additionally, Menkare's experiments are designed to replicate some of the powers that the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} grants to the awakened gnolls of Sands of Doom. In particular, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can endure even though much of her body has been stripped of flesh and muscle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is a young and sheltered dragon. While studious and highly knowledgeable about Anubian subjects, she has limited understanding of the wider world and of humanoid customs. She is inquisitive and sharp, often using sarcasm to mask her insecurities. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes great pride in her abilities and gains much offense when those abilities are questioned.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Learning, accomplishing tasks, making deals, solving problems, and speaking with intelligent individuals." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Liars, compliments, breaking promises, and being alone." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaw", + "entry": "When {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} makes a deal, she always upholds her end of the bargain, even if it means putting herself in danger or delaying her own goals and ambitions." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the following personality traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is Power", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is always eager to expand her understanding. However, she guards her knowledge zealously and rarely shares it without a price. She firmly believes that she who holds the most information ultimately prevails." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quid Pro Quo", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is very generous, but strongly believes in reciprocity. She expects something in return for everything she offers, whether it's information, support, or any other form of aid. She is willing to go to great lengths and offer much in exchange for knowledge she deems useful." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pragmatist at Heart", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has a distaste for emotional displays, and instead prefers transactional relationships. Compliments and gratitude often fall on deaf ears; she'd rather parties be of utility to one another." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Honesty Above All", + "entry": "Trust is foundational for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Without it, her other principles lose their meaning. She seeks trustworthy allies and despises deceit more than anything else." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s primary goal is to unravel the mystery of the Wasteland's taint and discover a means to purify it\u2014a task that has defined her life since the moment she hatched, and a promise she made to the one who freed her from her torment. The day of the coup that saw Menkare's death, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} was freed from her shackles by the High Priest's own sister, Neferkare, who died during the ensuing chaos.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is convinced that only the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, wielded by someone with the ability to harness its full potential\u2014like Lord Ammu\u2014can purify the Wasteland. As such, as Sands of Doom unfolds, she finds herself determined to discover a solution to the Pharaoh's growing madness, which echoes Menkare's own downfall. Ironically, Malicia's path will inevitably lead her into conflict with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army. They will dismiss her warnings of the taint they bear, and the influence of the Will shall compel them to slay her.", + "Curing herself of vampirism is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s secondary goal, a condition that inflicts her with great physical pain.", + "To accomplish both these goals, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} searches for the genies of Anubia, whom she knows were imprisoned and hidden across the land. These creatures of legend, with the power to reform reality to their will, must surely be able to accomplish what nothing else seemingly can." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humanoid Form", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to a magical amulet she wears as a pendant, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can polymorph into a humanoid form. In this form, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} appears as a 15-year-old human girl with pale skin, black hair, and brown eyes\u2014a form which reflects the age she had when she was first imbued with vampirism. However, the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} she bears fights against the falsehood of this transformation in its own unique way, leaving her right eye, and the area around, it unchanged by the polymorph. This gives her human form the unsettling appearance of having the right side of her face in a perpetual state of decay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Beside the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} she wears, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} carries her treasure inside a large satchel nestled deep within the organs of her chest cavity. The satchel contains 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 105 platinum pieces, 15 chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a spell scroll of {@spell Remove Curse}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}, and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|DMG}. In addition, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} usually carries a single {@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG} and {@dice 1d4} {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} only shares her wealth and treasures as part of a deal or in return for a favor." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Human.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecy (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|PHB} and {@spell Dream|PHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/ANAMNESIS.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/ANAMNESIS.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a sebek, a rare and reclusive race of beastfolk that resembles bipedal crocodiles. They dwell within a single hidden enclave in the Scourged Lands, south of Kirat. Seldom seen beyond their homeland, the sebek trace their lineage to an Aru named Sobek, from whom they derive their name. They believe Sobek created them to preserve a profound and dangerous truth.", + "That truth? The Aru are cosmic parasites. By linking the worlds they visit to the Duaat\u2014which only they control\u2014the Aru funnel the spirits of the dead from those worlds directly into their personal divine realms. This process inevitably starves the native gods of these worlds. When the Aru eventually abandon these realms, they are left bereft of divine protection, ripe for demons and other forces to pluck.", + "The {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful Divine Relic forged by Sobek, is passed down from generation through generation by the tribe. This mighty weapon, capable of slaying gods, was and continues to be central to their mission to see the Aru destroyed. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, whose schemes has resulted in the permanent death of several Aru over the past 2,000 years, has now allied with {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} in a bid to kill {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom} and destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time with the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a legendary figure, even among the many champions the sebek have produced over the ages. His unwavering faith in Sobek, and his determination to save the world from certain doom, have led him to ally with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}. Her divine separation from They Who Watch All That Is, her abandonment of the Duaat, and her desire to slay {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom}, have so far earned her the respect of the sebek.", + "Guided by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has performed heroic feats across the land. He has saved kingdoms, battled fearsome forces of darkness, and saved countless lives. Among his greatest achievements was completing Sekhmet's Test of Purity (see Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm), where the goddess deemed him pure of heart. Though he could not claim the Sapphire Ring due to his bond with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, he instead left with a {@item Scarab of Protection|DMG} and a {@item helm of teleportation|DMG}, both of which he wears to this day. Many beastfolk would recognize him on sight, the result of the stories told of his deeds within the Beastlands.", + "Yet, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s growing zeal and trust in the sphinx has been exploited, and just recently, he was convinced into committing an act unfit for a hero. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} persuaded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to murder the Divine Child for the 'greater good,' just hours before the characters were set to enter the Great Pyramid as part of the events of Chapter 4. This act, which he has struggled to cope with, has left a permanent scar upon his soul, forever tarnishing his once-pure heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Souk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a true hero, noble and compassionate, yet burdened by the harsh sacrifices demanded for the greater good. He believes the death of the Divine Child was a necessary act to force {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to march upon Al'Kirat, even though it will lead to countless more deaths. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} reconciles this by trusting {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s assurances that this path will lead to a brighter future, with fewer lives lost in the end.", + "However, doubt now lingers in Souk's heart, growing with each passing day. He has convinced himself it is too late now to turn back, believing that backing out now would only serve to make all such sacrifices meaningless. Only a profound revelation\u2014such as evidence that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s omens can be circumvented or that her visions are not infallible\u2014could shatter the trust he has placed in her guidance." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Souk.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Orcs.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Anubians.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", + "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", + "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vizier Rashid (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self|PHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Salem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Salem (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Morgiana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay Vizier Rashid, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Morgiana (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay Vizier Rashid, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel||Emberfoot}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|MM} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|PHB} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel|MM|Emberfoot}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword|DMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kallista.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kallista.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aku'Tal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|MM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alacrity (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alacrity", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squeak (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", + "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squeak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", + "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", + "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", + "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of High Commander Annubarack, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}: The Obsidian Blade. He is revered among the {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnolls} as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "Annubarack would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of Annubarack's blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, Annubarack led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians. Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants Annubarack the benefits of the \"Divine Harmony\" effect, granted to all who attune to a Divine Relic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "Annubarack rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}. He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Titan (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Titan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Dryad|MM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Dryad|XMM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sheseru (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sheseru", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eli Elaia (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|MM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|XMM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Asmara and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} summoned by Nemisis immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians. After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since Asmara entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for Asmara and her soldiers. As such, from Asmara's point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. Asmara is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during Chapter 4, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "Asmara carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + "Asmara, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Priest_Asmara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by Master Zakaro, who recognized her potential.", + "Babi is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including full plate armor. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in Orcish.", + "Babi has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. Babi enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Babi_the_Hippopotamus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaksby (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|MM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaksby", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." + ] + }, + { + "name": "John (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." + ] + }, + { + "name": "John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celine (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|MM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radija (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|MM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radija", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skreeyek (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|MM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skreeyek", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|MM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|XMM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holgam (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Veteran|MM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holgam", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Veteran}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|MM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|XMM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathsting (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathsting", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Steve (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Steve", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Marie (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Marie", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ferrus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A banished {@creature Dao|MM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", + "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Freedom", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or fewer" + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A banished {@creature Dao|XMM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", + "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Freedom", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or fewer" + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gaddugg the Foul (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|MM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gaddugg the Foul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Garret Thorne (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grigori, The Imp (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jamil (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)|SandsOfDoom} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", + "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jamil", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", + "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Krazak Sandscale (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal Jenna (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal John (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + ] + }, + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + }, + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + ] + }, + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + }, + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|MM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|MM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|XMM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + "Hakkari has the Rejuvenation feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + "Hakkari has the Undead Restoration feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Hamza", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Hamza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ironhoof (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ironhoof", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Gunslinger} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mantell Darsk (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Zevara Pal'Zara}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", + "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", + "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master Zakaro (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|MM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Melodyne The Bard (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|MM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirage (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|MM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", + "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", + "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|XMM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", + "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", + "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Narian (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Narian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Sentinel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sentinel Neithar (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Old Tusk (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Old Tusk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", + "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", + "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shamal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An ancient {@creature Djinni|MM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", + "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} on the vortex.", + "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An ancient {@creature Djinni|XMM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", + "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} on the vortex.", + "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Theris Tharimeh (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|MM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Theris Tharimeh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Windhowl (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|MM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} prepared." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Windhowl", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Xindra (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|MM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Xindra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|XMM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ziba (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|MM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|XMM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zug Zug (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|MM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "The {@creature Ogre|MM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zug Zug", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|XMM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "The {@creature Ogre|XMM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Treasure Golem (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The golem has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Treasure Golem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The golem has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaezazzala", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaelgorr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": 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Each creature within 60 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 60 feet away from Terrakhet. On a success, the creature is pushed 10 feet away from Terrakhet.", + "Creatures in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} within 60 feet of Terrakhet have vulnerability to Fire damage until initiative count 20 on the next round.", + "The {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in Terrakhet's lair becomes firely charged. All creatures within 120 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is warped by the creature's blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Terrakhet can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is identical to the {@spell control weather} spell.", + "Fire elementals coalesce within 6 miles of the lair. These elementals can't leave the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and have Intelligence and Charisma scores of 1 (-5).", + "Fire creatures within 6 miles of the lair that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are {@condition charmed} by Terrakhet and aggressive toward intruders in the area." + ] + }, + "When Terrakhet dies, all of these regional effects fade immediately." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 152, + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is twisted by its presence, creating the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sand Tyrant", + "entries": [ + "Terrakhet exerts its dominance over animals in its domain. All Beasts within 1 mile of the lair have the {@condition Charmed|XPHB} condition while in that area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sea and Storms", + "entries": [ + "While in its lair, Terrakhet can cast {@spell Control Weather|XPHB}, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If Terrakhet dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately." + ] + } + ], + "table": [ + { + "name": "Biters for Sale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 25, + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|XMM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|XMM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|XMM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Number of Haulers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 52, + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + 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However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|XMM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 173, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sandstorm Timing", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Chasing John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 199, + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|XPHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magical Item Auctions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 222, + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|XDMG}", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|XDMG}", + "600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|XDMG}", + "900 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Days Tracked", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Milestone", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Fabled Treasure", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 283, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "10", + "{@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Special Enemies", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 293, + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} with 145 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 16 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} can cast the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|XMM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 294, + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Dao|XMM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Marid|XMM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Djinni|XMM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Efreeti|XMM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. 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While optimized for a party of four characters, the book includes additional rules in several of its encounters to support larger groups. The campaign is intended to take characters from 1st to 11th level.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} offers a self-contained setting for your roleplaying game, featuring iconic locations, dangerous villains, unique magical items, and a thrilling, dark narrative. You are encouraged to modify, remove, or add anything within these pages to suit your table. The setting also leaves ample space for you to weave your own tales within it, allowing you to return again and again for all of your future desert-based adventures.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Campaign Background", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the desert region of Kirat, a harsh and unforgiving land with limited resources and scarce water. The region lies at the western edge of the Great Wasteland, an accursed expanse of dunes stretching for hundreds of miles. 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Payment to the fiends came in the form of blood sacrifices which had to be performed on a daily basis. A hundred slaves sacrificed in a single day was not an uncommon sight. When the kingdom ran out of slaves, they turned to their animals, then to their elders, to their sick and wounded, to their criminals, and eventually to one another. Before long, civil unrest threw the Old Kingdom into disarray.", + "As the Old Kingdom burned, a distaste towards their demonic hosts led them to a path not often seen for their kind\u2013religion. The oldest historic scrolls still legible today claim that the fervent desire for faith is what attracted the 'Aru,' a pantheon of nomadic deities\u2013travelers from the stars\u2013 who each exemplified the virtues and Strengths of animals of the natural world. With the help of these new-found gods, the ancient warlocks were overthrown and slaughtered, their demonic temples burned and sacked, and all the unholy knowledge fiendishly acquired was to be buried and forgotten. So did the Old Kingdom fall into legend." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "As this broken civilization embraced their new beginnings, the Aru were surprised at the fervent faith shared by their new {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM} followers. Zealot in their beliefs, religious doctrine became the new norm as thegnolls adapted their culture to more closely resemble that of the Aru. Great temples were constructed, blasphemers were punished, and all were taught to live for the Aru. Thegnolls had exchanged one set of masters for another.", + "The Aru fell in love with their new charges, doting them with blessings and even sharing the land with them in material form. The first Pharaoh was born of a union between an Aru and a mortal, serving as a living bridge between thegnolls and the gods they worshipped. This divine lineage gave rise to a dynasty, where the firstborn child of each Pharaoh inherited the throne, ensuring that divine blood perpetually flowed within the rulers of the New Kingdom.", + "Anubis, revered as the father of the first Pharaoh, was enshrined in the very name of the kingdom. In tribute to both him and the Aru, the Anubian Empire was born." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Birth of the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "As the Anubian Empire became more and more religiously entwined, its land became separated into regions, each overseen by an individual Aru. These Aru would choose one priest to rule in their stead. The chosen priest was anointed by the Aru with great divine power in the form of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. 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Yet, the arrival of the Aru inexplicably led to the sudden depletion of this mineral, setting in motion the catastrophic events that would lead to the eventual fall of the Anubian Empire, almost six thousand years after it began.", + "Deprived of their food source, the Darakni emerged from their subterranean realm, forming a dark swarm that swept across the surface. Desperate to repel the invaders, the Anubians forged sacred weapons, constructed mighty golems, and invoked powerful divine spells. Yet the Darakni proved resistant to the powers of the Aru. Unable to overcome the seemingly infinite swarm, the Darakni forced the Anubians to face an unavoidable truth: their civilization was doomed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Cataclysm", + "entries": [ + "Many of the Aru, who deeply loved their Anubian children, sacrificed their avatars to cast an ancient and forbidden art. A holy rapture upon the land, destroying every living creature within hundreds of miles in all directions. To ensure that no Darakni would be left alive to avenge their fallen brood, the ancient spell would poison the very land. All locusts who fled upon the sky, warred upon the land, or hid under the ground; would perish amidst the great inescapable Cataclysm.", + "Accepting the inevitability of the Cataclysm, thegnolls turned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} as a means to ensure their eventual return. They constructed vast vaults under their cities, where their bodies were wrapped in linen blessed with holy scriptures\u2014magic to delay their decomposition and bind their souls to their corpses. The Anubians envisioned a Great Awakening, wherein the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} would beat with healing magic, five centuries after the Cataclysm, spreading across the Empire to restore the entombed back to life.", + "The arrival of the rapture broke the land and slaughtered all that lived. Plant, rock, steel, or flesh; the wrath of the gods was ultimate and indiscriminate. When the dust settled, the once fertile paradise was no more than an endless sea of sand, bone, and despair.", + "The Cataclysm proved far more destructive than anticipated. It obliterated all of the Aru that participated in its casting, spread far beyond its intended range, and cursed the land with an eternal blight. The remaining Aru found themselves suddenly severed from their divine realms and drained of nearly all of their power. Vulnerable and meek, they were left to wander the barren Wasteland they had created, living as shadows of their former godhood.", + "Worse of all, the Anubians\u2014entombed beneath their shattered cities\u2014would never wake up. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, and the Great Awakening it promised, never tolled with life. As millennia would pass, the divine enchantments that sealed their vaults and blessed their corpses would deteriorate, rotting their bodies and allowing many to succumb to undeath. And so did the Anubian Empire fall from history, becoming nothing more than a legend, with none to tell their story but the shattered ruins of their ancient kingdom and the desiccated corpses of their citizens\u2014who still litter their vaults in rest and the dunes of the Wasteland in undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/The_Great_Cataclysm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Cataclysm" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings: A Burgeoning Realm", + "entries": [ + "Two thousand years have passed since the fall of the Anubian Empire. The region of Kirat, once the western edge of ancient Anubia, is now home to tieflings. These inhabitants brought with them a history of hardship, enduring their own struggles long before settling in these lands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infernal Blood", + "entries": [ + "In the lands far beyond Kirat, few of the sentient races are as misunderstood or as feared as the dreaded tieflings. Humans touched by infernal blood, tieflings arise from unions with devils, by signing contracts that bind their souls, or by directly meddling with magic borne of the Nine Hells. All the same, these humans are forever marred by the taint of their ancestry. Their twisted horns, arrow-tipped tails, and eyes like molten embers mark them as different, and with that difference comes societal disdain and perpetual abuse.", + "Unlike wizards who spend lifetimes mastering the art of magic, tieflings are born with an innate ability to manifest sorcerous powers\u2014often with destructive fiery outcomes. This gift, which so often proves a curse, only fans the flames of mistrust among the other races. The resemblance many tieflings bear to true fiends has, historically, only deepened this divide. In the end, whenever a tiefling is born, it is often the case that their entire families are either hunted down or exiled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exodus to a New Land", + "entries": [ + "Reviled in their existence, most tieflings spend their lives seeking for ways in which to fit into the very same societies that despise them. But in the story of Al'Kirat, we find an exception. Spurning the lands that rejected them, three thousand tieflings got together to set forth on a grand exodus across the Sea of Stars, a large flotilla laden with a desperate hope to find a land with which to call their own.", + "Their journey finally culminated in the discovery of a large arid expanse\u2014a desert harsh enough to discourage those they left behind from claiming it. In this furnace, where the heat mattered little to their fiendish biology, they saw an opportunity. The tieflings named it Kirat, meaning 'Jewel,' a hidden treasure waiting to shine, and there they built their city, Al'Kirat, in the only basin of the fjord that carried them inland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruins of Gold", + "entries": [ + "The desolate realm of Kirat greeted its tiefling settlers with a barren embrace\u2014endless sand, blistering heat, and little more. Here, rains were but a rumor and the mountains hid no veins beneath their skin. Yet, even though the sand dunes gave way to a barren expanse, haunted by lurking monstrosities, it also led to the buried ruins of a long-lost civilization.", + "Within these ruins lay treasures galore, magic unseen in the current age. As the tieflings claimed these artifacts and brought them to Al'Kirat, the city began to transform. Merchants and treasure-seekers from across the world descended upon the burgeoning settlement, drawn by the promise of magic and wonder. What had once been a desolate outpost, inhabited by the scourge of humankind, evolved into a thriving center of arcane trade.", + "Now, twenty years later, Al'Kirat is unrecognizable from its humble beginnings. Gold fills its coffers, enchanted armaments line its walls, and its streets bustle with life and commerce. Though it remains smaller than many great cities, its influence is undeniable. Al'Kirat has risen as a beacon of prosperity and power, its name synonymous with wealth, magic, and ambition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "The regions of Kirat have been closed to the world for as long as anyone can remember. Even before the tieflings settled upon the valley, vicious beastfolk attacked any who entered their domains, and the cursed dunes held no promise of life for any foolish enough to settle them. However, everything changed with the construction of Kunaten Keep\u2014a fortified outpost built deep within the Wasteland, a foothold that would allow the tieflings a chance to explore the mysterious heart of the cursed dunes.", + "Explorers from Kunaten soon struck a fortuitous alliance with the Kingdom of O'grila, a verdant land of orcs and giants from beyond the dunes. O'grila, enticed by the promise of ancient treasures, joined forces with the tieflings to search the outskirts of their kingdom for the Great Pyramid\u2013a common fable amongst the orcs. The construction was believed to be the largest Anubian ruin ever seen, and when their joint efforts lead to its rediscovery, it single handedly dwarfed all previous finds. A titanic tomb whose vast halls and chambers hinted at wealth and magical power beyond imagination.", + "But such a monumental discovery came with an equally logistical challenge. The Pyramid lay deep in what was once centaur territory\u2014murderous and territorial beastmen. Its size required an immense workforce to clear and explore, dozens of caravans to haul the equipment and transport its treasures, and a legion of skilled sword-hands to defend the expedition. To meet these demands, Al'Kirat broke with tradition and flung open its gates to the world, inviting adventurers, scholars, and laborers alike to join the historic undertaking.", + "Now, the promise of magic, knowledge, and treasure has drawn ships full of fortune-seekers from every corner of the world. Once ready, they depart the city in caravans to cross the perilous dunes, traveling for miles through the cursed Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where the tieflings prepare for what could be the most ambitious delve in history." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "entries": [ + "The tale of {@i Sands of Doom} begins as our heroes, the player characters, set out from the bustling city of Al'Kirat as part of the last caravan destined to Kunaten Keep. Their journey promised a trek lasting several days across an unforgiving Wasteland, but unbeknownst to them, fate will have an entirely different plan for them.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/Chunks_of_Amber_filled_with_Heka.webp" + }, + "title": "Chunks of Amber filled with Heka" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Using Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "Presented in this section are several concepts and design principles you should know before running {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Required Books", + "entries": [ + "To play {@i Sands of Doom}, you'll need the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual for 5th Edition. Both the original versions and the 2024 update are compatible, so you can use whichever you prefer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Referencing Stat Blocks", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature or their name is bolded in the text, such as this: \"the {@b {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}} attacks from the skies,\" it indicates that the creature has a stat block. You will need to reference this stat block to properly run the creature in an encounter. Unless otherwise noted, these stat blocks are found in either version of the 5th Edition Monster Manual.", + "Creatures that are unique to {@i Sands of Doom} have their statistics provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. These unique creatures are marked with the term '(Appendix B)' written next to their name to indicate they are exclusive to this book.", + "When a creature's name differs between editions of the Monster Manual, the 2024 version will appears in brackets next to the original. For example: {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogre} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Acronyms", + "entries": [ + "This book includes several acronyms used to conserve space. These are: AC ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB}), CR ({@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB}), DC ({@variantrule Difficulty Class|XPHB}), GM (Game Master), gp ({@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}), HP ({@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}), NPC (non-playable character), pp ({@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece}), and xp ({@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platinum Pieces", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} serves as the principal currency in {@i Sands of Doom}, as it is the standard currency in the city of Al'Kirat. However, while exploring the ruins of the Wasteland, the player characters are likely to come across platinum pieces, relics of the long-lost Anubian Empire.", + "Platinum pieces were once the official currency of the Anubians. These coins bear the likeness of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last monarch of the Anubian Empire, on one side, while the reverse features the symbol of an ankh.", + "When trading with Anubians and orcs, a {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece} retains its full value ({@b 1 pp = 10 gp}). However, to all other merchants, and for all transactions in Al'Kirat, a {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece} is worth only a tenth of its original value ({@b 1 pp = 1 gp})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Language", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscaling Encounters", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} features an upscaling mechanic for many of its encounters, enabling you to add extra enemies to an encounter if there are five or more characters in the party to maintain a proper difficulty.", + "For the purposes of this mechanic, any NPC the characters bring along to their adventures must be considered as an additional character, provided the companion is strong enough to contribute meaningfully in combat. Particularly powerful companions, such as the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} or the hero {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, should be treated as being two additional characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, spell scrolls can be used by any creature, regardless of their class or spellcasting ability (or lack thereof). The sole requirement is that the level (for player characters) or CR (for NPCs) of the creature must be equal to or greater than the level of the spell on the scroll. If the spell level is too high, the creature simply cannot cast the spell. All creatures, however, are capable of casting 1st-level spells, as well as any magic without an assigned spell level that originates from a spell scroll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "The Duaat is a system of passages that exist within the world of shadows, a special crossing that connects the endless number of worlds that exist within the material plane. The Aru have spent eons traveling throughout the cosmos exploring the void of reality, and whenever they find a new world in which to proselytize their beliefs, they open a pathway through the Duaat into that world. Because this pathway also connects the newfound world with the celestial heavens of the Aru in the outer planes, its existence allows for a constant funnel of divine energy with which to bless their new subjects. Without the Duaat, the Aru simply would not have the means to send so much of their divine power to so many worlds in the multiverse.", + "The corridors of the Duaat are protected by gate guardians, powerful beings who bar mortals from venturing deeper into the realm of shadows and who oversee the passage of spirits bound for the afterlife. The twelve gates within serve as both trials and purifiers, challenging the dead to prove their worth through sacred rituals. Souls that pass these trials are judged worthy to ascend into the celestial heavens of the Aru, while the rest are consumed by the demons of the shadow realm\u2014obliterated into nothingness. Of these twelve gates, only the first\u2014the Gate of the First Hour\u2014falls within the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The Duaat remains linked to this world, but the gateways into the sacred passage were sealed shut during the Cataclysm, condemning the many Aru who survived the rapture. Severed from the source of their power, these Aru scattered across the land, diminished in power akin to that of a lesser demigod. The gateway was closed by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the vigilant guardian of the first gate of the Duaat. For further details about this figure, refer to {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heka", + "entries": [ + "The Aru's divine power, created from raw lifeforce, can be stored within blood\u2013much how living creatures naturally store their own lifeforce within the blood in their veins. This explains why divine beings bleed golden, as divine essence glows in the colors of gold, and why their descendants inherit divine powers, as they share in the blood of their forebears.", + "A consequence of this interaction lies in the curious ability of divine essence to be stored within resin\u2014the 'blood' of trees\u2014when hardened into amber. The Aru are able to infuse chunks of amber with divine essence, transforming them into reservoirs of energy accessible by the non-divine. This divine essence, when sealed in amber, is called Heka.", + "The Anubians developed methods to use Heka in order to power many of their magical creations. To them, amber could serve as a battery used to animate golems or as a key designed to unlock and seal magical doors. The clerics and magi of the Empire were even able to tap into Heka in order to fuel their spellcasting, allowing them to use chunks of amber as the casting foci for their spells.", + "In ancient Anubia, every {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}, no matter how lowly, carried a personal chunk of amber with which to interact with the Aru. The size, clarity, and craftsmanship of the amber reflected their rank within the Empire. When they came of age,gnolls would make pilgrimages to the nearest Aru, so that their amber was infused with Heka. When needed, thesegnolls could visit obelisks erected by the Aru throughout the land, allowing them to trade portions of their Heka to cure their ailments or receive blessings.", + "The player characters will encounter chunks of amber as they explore the lands of Kirat. Every piece of amber found within {@i Sands of Doom} is assumed to contain Heka. The amount of Heka contained in the amber is determined by the value of the amber in {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, as the more Heka it holds the more radiant the amber. As such, it is important to track the value of any chunk of amber the characters encounter during their adventures. The characters will be able to utilize Heka in order to operate mechanisms of Anubian origin, fuel or activate some enchanted items, or request blessings at the Obelisks of Anubia.", + "For further details on the Obelisks of Anubia scattered across Kirat, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Summary", + "entries": [ + "In the story of {@i Sands of Doom}, the expedition into the Great Pyramid inadvertently awakens {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, entombed deep within the titanic ruin. Alongside him stirs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, unleashing a torrent of divine energy that triggers the Great Awakening, resurrecting entombed Anubians across the land. The chaos that follows, ignited further by the murder of the Divine Child\u2014Lord Ammu's offspring\u2014sparks a war as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} marches a terrible army against Al'Kirat.", + "The player characters are tasked with exploring the vast land in order to recover several of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the ancient High Priests of Anubia, powerful artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's overwhelming power. The adventure culminates in the Siege of Al'Kirat. The characters must unite allies and wield the relics they've recovered to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh before the city falls.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is divided into 11 chapters and several appendices, summarized below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 1", + "entry": "An introduction to Al'Kirat, detailing its culture, key locations, and NPCs." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 2", + "entry": "A comprehensive overview of the land of Kirat, including its badlands, the Great Wasteland, and the histories and cultures of its inhabitants." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 3 (Levels 1\u20133)", + "entry": "The playable story begins here. This chapter includes an introductory adventure set in Al'Kirat and its surrounding areas, leading up to the expedition." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 4 (Level 4)", + "entry": "Centered on the expedition, this chapter takes the players from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, where the main plot of the story is revealed." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 5 (Level 4)", + "entry": "After the events at the Pyramid, the characters are left stranded in the Wasteland. This chapter details their journey back to civilization and lays out their goals for the remainder of the campaign: to gather the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of ancient Anubia. By the end of this chapter, the game transitions into an open-world format." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 6 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "This chapter is dedicated to provide interesting encounters and events you can use while the characters travel across the Wasteland. It also features descriptions of several important locations found throughout the region and several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapters 7\u201310 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "Four dedicated adventures are presented here, each rewarding a relic the characters can use to oppose {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. These include two adventures in Al'Kirat, one within a buried Anubian city lost in the dunes, and another that takes characters across the land in search of a legendary treasure trove guarded by an Aru." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 11 (Levels 9\u201310)", + "entry": "This is the final chapter, where Lord Ammu's army besieges Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, leveraging their allies and relics to defeat the Pharaoh." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix A", + "entry": "A day-by-day timeline of key events that transpire in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix B", + "entry": "Stat blocks and descriptions of unique creatures used in the book." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix C", + "entry": "Lore and rules regarding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as well as a description for each relic found in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix D", + "entry": "Lore and rules for the genies of Kirat and the powerful wishes they can provide." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix E", + "entry": "A catalog of magical items available for sale in the Grand Bazaar of Al'Kirat." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Palace.webp" + }, + "title": "The Palace of Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Come to me my banished souls,", + "marked by infernal brand,", + "this shall be your home.", + "For you, I build a fortress strong, with walls built high,", + "Where every tiefling can touch the sky" + ], + "by": "Codex of the Arbiter 4:12" + }, + "Bustling marketplaces stretch as far as the eye can see, where merchants from across the world gather to trade exotic goods and rare magical artifacts. The air is thick with the scent of brimstone and spices, the clinking of coins, the sounds of haggling voices, and the hum of magical energies. Fiery street performers entertain crowds with displays of pyrotechnic prowess, while alleyways draped in shadow offer secretive deals and whispered bargains. And above all of it, towering over the busy streets, rising spires gleam like beacons beneath the radiant sun. This is Al'Kirat, a city that defied the odds by flourishing like a beautiful rose in the scorching sands of the desert. Though it stands rich and powerful today, its foundation was built with blood and tears.", + "The city of Al'Kirat was founded by tiefling exiles who sought escape from the tyranny and persecution they suffered at the hands of humans across the sea. They built their city following a carefully selected set of religious tenets given to them by Asmodeus, the undisputed Lord of the Nine Hells, called the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star.", + "The degree of influence Asmodeus had on the tieflings during their original exodus is uncertain. Some believe he played a role from the beginning, while others think the tieflings adopted his doctrines naturally during their long journey. Regardless, by the time their ships reached the desert, the refugees were fully devoted to the Devil Lord and his promises. The exact details of how this religious veneration began are conflicting and often contradictory. The journey to Kirat took nearly a decade and involved dozens of ships traveling together. Communication between the ships was difficult over the years, and the flotilla made several yearlong stops along the way. As a result, stories of the voyage diverge greatly depending on who tells them, and sprinkles of truth and over-exaggeration lie in every story.", + "Throughout the voyage, the tieflings experienced both loss and growth. Many lives were lost, but the exiles also welcomed new members along the way. By the time they arrived in Kirat, the tieflings had become a diverse group, hailing from different cultures and possessing various infernal heritages. Though each individual had faced their own unique hardships and varying levels of mistreatment, all of them shared an inherent desire for freedom, and hope for a new beginning. Driven by this fervent yearning and guided by the structured principles of Asmodeus, which promised equality for all under the law, the refugees began building their new home in the midst of a scorching and treacherous desert.", + "The people of Al'Kirat established a society based on religious principles that prioritized uncompromising freedoms. However, they lacked the natural resources necessary to become fully independent from the lands beyond their borders. To balance their deep desire for autonomy with their dependence on the outside world, the Kirati\u2014as they would call themselves\u2014naturally focused on trade. To survive, the people of Al'Kirat honed their skills in bartering and haggling. They scraped together any form of value they could offer to their neighbors. Over time, their efforts paid off, and Al'Kirat eventually grew into the prosperous merchant nation it is today.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter describes everything you need to know about the city of Al'Kirat, including its culture, people, and the locations found within it. You will need the information presented here to describe the city to your players, as well as to run some of the sections of the adventure that take place within its walls. Before you begin {@i Sands of Doom}, it is important to read carefully through this chapter in order to understand the tieflings of Kirat and how they live, so you can better roleplay them throughout the adventure.", + "The following chapters utilize the city of Al'Kirat as its backdrop: {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3}, {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}, {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}. Reference the information found here to properly run those chapters.", + "This chapter includes several references to the Beastwars, a conflict that saw the Kirati tieflings clash with the native beastfolk of the region. A detailed account of the war is described in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2} (see '{@adventure Beastwars'|SoD|2|Beastwars}).", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "20,000 (79% tiefling, 10% beastfolk, 7% human, 3% dwarf, 1% other). The term 'Kirati' is the official demonym for a citizen of Al'Kirat. However, in cultural practice, this term excludes beastfolk, even if they hold citizenship in the city." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Government", + "entry": "Bureaucratic plutocracy. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana} of Al'Kirat, an unofficial title given to the cultural leader of the city. Being the wealthiest citizen, with more gold than the next thirty wealthiest members combined, her word is synonymous with law." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Military", + "entry": "Mercenary army. The city has a standing army of 1,000 professionally trained soldiers, paid for by the Sultana. In times of crisis, a militia force consisting of up to 3,000 soldiers can be rallied and equipped." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "City Walls", + "entry": "The city is protected by 40-foot high walls that encompass its entire perimeter. Depending on the location, the walls range from 15 to 30 feet in width. These walls are interspersed with 60-foot tall towers every 400 to 500 feet, which function as barracks for the soldiers. This is the city's greatest defense." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Artisanal economy. With no ability to sustain itself alone due to its lack of natural resources, Al'Kirat relies on trade to survive. The city exports magical items plundered from ancient desert ruins, high-quality silk and cloth products it manufactures, and several types of volcanic stone it mines from its southern quarries. The city imports basic resources such as food, water, and wood." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Overview of the City", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is situated 50 miles south of the coast from the Sea of Stars, nestled right along the Riohnar River. It lies deep within a large valley carved between several canyons. This isolated city stands truly alone, with no other major settlements found within hundreds of miles.", + "Danger looms over Al'Kirat on all sides. The surrounding canyons are infested with a murderous coalition of harpies and minotaurs. To the east, the dunes swarm with cursed monsters and undead. In the north, the coastal forests are fiercely guarded by trolls. To the south, the Beastlands are home to dozens of clans of territorial beastfolk. While inside, jackalweres disguised as humans have infiltrated the city, scheming to undermine it from within. To make matters worse, Al'Kirat must supply its citizens with water sourced from lakes miles away. Without this water, the city would collapse. Minotaurs and harpies exploit this weakness by attacking the water caravans every day.", + "Despite the dangers of the desert, and the challenges they face, trade flows greedily in Al'Kirat. Merchant ships sail from the coast to the city via the Riohnar River, which ensures a steady flow of goods and coins. This allows the city to maintain its prosperity without having to venture beyond its protective walls, like they once used to. As a result, the city of Al'Kirat rises as a bastion of commerce and enterprise amidst this wild and savage land.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Eye_of_Progress.webp" + }, + "title": "The 'Eye of Progress' is the symbol of Al'Kirat. It represents the five tenets of the Church of Asmodeus and the towering spires of wealth it grants." + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Government", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has {@b no official government} or ruling body. Instead, it is unofficially ruled by gold and those who possess it. It functions as a pseudo-libertarian state influenced by the religious veneration of Asmodeus, who champions a unique combination of order and freedom with a detachment from morals (see {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}').", + "The various functions of government in Al'Kirat are unofficially managed by individual Merchant Lords, wealthy families, and elite councils, often through competing monopolies and cartels. These groups engage in free trade competition while simultaneously fulfilling the city's needs for their own profit. Al'Kirat operates through a web of hundreds of unelected individuals, all held in check by a complex network of signed agreements and contractual obligations.", + "Without a formal government, Al'Kirat might have succumbed to anarchy were it not for two critical factors that have ensured its enduring success. The first is the city's devout veneration of Asmodeus, a powerful fiendish Lord of Law. His influence has instilled in the population a profound respect for stability and order, and his church serves as a fair mediator in disputes among the various organizations. This is why chaos does not rule in a city with no true ruler.", + "The second factor is the Sultana\u2014 Zanara Zin'Zara \u2014who stands as the wealthiest and most influential person in the city. Zanara's deep desire to see Al'Kirat thrive drives her to wield her considerable wealth and influence to ensure the smooth operation of the city. She has no official authority to unilaterally enact laws, but seeing that she owns all of the gates leading in and out of the city, most ports on the harbor, and pays the wages for the city guards, the oligarchy often finds itself begrudgingly agreeing with her requests.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freedoms", + "entries": [ + "The citizens of Al'Kirat are free to come and go as they please. No taxes are levied for the running of the city, there are no laws that restrict their speech, and almost anything can be purchased with gold. Without taxes, the city is almost entirely funded by the Sultana, who invests her considerable wealth across the city whenever public works are required.", + "Ironically, tiefling citizens possess the freedom to willingly trade away even their own liberties. This system permits the creation of contracts that can transform a Kirati into a slave (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Dress.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati dress heavy, unbothered by the heat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Public Works", + "entries": [ + "Without taxes, all public projects are funded by wealthy patrons, with construction heavily subsidized by slave labor. Open-ended charities are rare, as the Asmodian religion discourages unconditional giving. However, social works that benefit the donor are extremely common. Wealthy individuals and families often sponsor projects that enhance their status or provide direct returns, such as building marketplaces, sponsoring festivals, or erecting public monuments." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Law and Order", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat maintains order through a rigorous system of contracts and agreements, supported by a limited set of laws. These laws are straightforward, covering basic societal requirements like punishing murder and assault. The more complex laws exist only to empower contracts with true authority, which form the actual backbone for the city's legal framework. The merchant elite debate and craft these laws in council meetings, which occur only when necessary.", + "This all means that life in Al'Kirat is governed not by laws, but by contractual obligations and previously signed agreements\u2014all of which are inescapable for all of its citizens. Nearly every activity in the city requires some form of signature or paperwork (see 'Contracts & Agreements'). Mercenaries funded by the Sultana, known as 'Law-keepers,' enforce these agreements. Law-keepers serve as both city guards and military forces when necessary.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disputes", + "entries": [ + "When disputes arise over any signed agreement, they are brought before the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}. During these arbitrations, both parties present their cases, and the Church delivers a final ruling. It is common for wealthier citizens to hire skilled philosophers to argue on their behalf, serving a role similar to that of a lawyer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishments", + "entries": [ + "Prisons exist in Al'Kirat, but they are reserved solely for the most vile of criminals. For the rest, crimes are compensated either through monetary payments given to the offended party (see 'Indulgences' below) or by forced indentured servitude (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}'). Al'Kirat aims to minimize its prison population by punishing criminals in ways that benefit the community. The city does not impose the death penalty." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contracts & Agreements", + "entries": [ + "Since nothing is strictly owned by the city, every building and road is owned by a guild, family, or individual. Lengthy contracts are signed between these private owners to dictate who can use what and for what reason. This results in citizens having to sign numerous contracts for day to day living, many of which bear little impact on the signatory but must be signed nonetheless. There are so many active contracts governing nearly every aspect of daily life that no tiefling is expected to know or understand them all. As such, the laws are lenient when handling breaches of contract, generally forgiving citizens so long as they avoid purposefully breaching them\u2014which sometimes must be proven in court.", + "The Kirati's ultimate desire for freedom, which paradoxically leads them to self-regulate out of such freedoms, is a regular topic discussed within the city's debate halls. Those delving into how one agreement may influence another, and how multiple contracts can affect the same activity\u2014often in contradictory ways\u2014get to learn the true complexity found in Al'Kirat's web of bureaucracy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indulgences", + "entries": [ + "All the contracts, agreements, and regulations in the city come with provisions that allow individuals to pay their way out of such agreements or even buy themselves out of being punished for a crime. Payments made to the city are distributed to fund public works or services, while payments given to individuals serve as restitution for the crime committed. In certain circumstances, particularly for heinous crimes, the victim or their family (if the victim is deceased) can choose to reject the payment to force the offending party to be punished, usually through imprisonment. No indulgences are allowed for the crime of murder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immigration", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat was built to be a haven for tieflings from all around the world. As such, all tieflings are automatically considered citizens and cannot be barred from entering or living in the city. By law, tieflings cannot be banished or exiled from Al'Kirat.", + "All are welcomed in the city, provided they have business to conduct and stay only for a limited time (usually a month). That being said, permanent immigration of outsiders is strictly controlled and gaining citizenship usually comes with steep requirements, typically requiring the outsider to perform an act of great service to the city. Restrictions are more lenient for beastfolk, as they are not truly considered outsiders. Beastfolk typically need only demonstrate their ability to adhere to the city's strict regulations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Only citizens, or those with official business, are permitted to pass through the major gates that lead out into the desert. Accessing the Kirati desert is difficult without using these gates. The tall escarpments of the Riohnar River prevent ships from disembarking except at a few select places, the coastline is governed by ferocious trolls, and the rest of the land is engulfed by a deadly Wasteland that few can traverse. Restricting outsider entry through the easiest of routes helps prevent the establishment of settlements in the territory the Kirati wish to claim as their own." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fees", + "entries": [ + "A fee of a {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} is required for non-citizens passing through the city gates, into or out of the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Economy", + "entries": [ + "With a dangerous land holding limited natural resources, the people of Al'Kirat were forced to develop an artisanal market. The Kirati purchase raw materials or ingredients from other countries and then process, refine, or combine them to create products that can then be sold back. For example, the city buys raw gems to refine and cut them into jewelry; fruits and vegetables are turned into preserves and sauces; fabric, thread, and dyes are made into carpets, clothing, or bags.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "Both the badlands near the city and the Wasteland in the east are filled with the ruins of the ancient Anubian Empire. Many of these ruins hold valuable treasures and magical items that can be looted by those willing to risk their lives digging them out. Back when Al'Kirat was first a small, burgeoning settlement and had nothing to trade, it was the collection of these trinkets that gave them the means to trade with their neighbors. Collecting rare magical items from these ruins and selling them to other kingdoms provided Al'Kirat with the funds to create their harbor, build the walls that protect the city, and establish the military that allowed them to secure sources of potable water.", + "Nowadays, the artisanal market that the city has developed is enough to sustain its growth without the need to scavenge for these relics. Nonetheless, the value these treasure troves hold is unquestionable, and many continue to risk their lives for them. With all of the nearby ruins plundered of their treasure, the Kirati are now forced to venture far into the Wasteland to find more. Large expeditions are made monthly into the cursed dunes to explore, map, and dig out more of these lucrative ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Partners", + "entries": [ + "Most of Al'Kirat's trade is conducted by outsider merchants who travel into city, bringing essential supplies such as livestock, wood, and other raw materials. Al'Kirat pays a premium for these supplies. In return, these merchants purchase high-quality artisanal products crafted in the city. Additionally, many of the city's oligarchs have established contracts with distant kingdoms for the regular delivery of these goods. This arrangement ensures a steady supply of necessary resources for the city and enables the oligarchs to dominate these markets in order to charge higher prices.", + "By far, Al'Kirat's most important trading partners are the dwarves of Drek'Alor. Besides the orcs of O'grila, Drek'Alor is the nearest kingdom to Al'Kirat and the city's only genuine ally. The Kirati trade magical trinkets and spell scrolls (as the dwarves are not good with magic), as well as large amounts of the Wasteland's red sand, in exchange for food, stone, weapons, and their engineering expertise. The Kirati are uncertain about the exact use the dwarves have with the red sand, but they trade the resource nonetheless (see '{@adventure Dwarves|SoD|2|Dwarves}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lack of Water", + "entries": [ + "Water is very scarce in Al'Kirat, considering that the Riohnar River is a rare and undrinkable salt-water river, all of the wells in the city have been exhausted, and fresh water has to be imported from the lakes far north of the city. Caravans have to travel 26 miles in each direction to collect water and bring it back to the city, all the while fending off ambushes from the harpies and minotaurs that dwell nearby. With the demand for water being high, the supply low, and the extra costs associated with protecting the caravans, the price for water in the city has skyrocketed.", + "The city's situation is so precarious that if the water caravans were halted or the northern lakes dried up\u2014a fear many Kiratis have for the near future\u2014Al'Kirat would likely face a catastrophic collapse within only three months.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price of Water", + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, a gallon of water costs 2 silver pieces. It is typically bought in barrels that hold 20 gallons, priced at 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per barrel.", + "The cost of goods and services requiring substantial water, such as stabling animals or buying beer, is triple the price listed in the {@book Player's Handbook|XPHB|6|services}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Laws", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has few laws that directly restrict its citizens' freedoms, but one that does is the prohibition against willfully wasting water. Depending on the severity of the offense, the city can impose fines of up to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and sentences of up to 10 days of hard labor for those who purposefully or negligently ruin, destroy, or misuse large amounts of water." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Culture", + "entries": [ + "The structure of Al'Kirat forms a convoluted bureaucracy that has instilled upon its populace two vastly different perspectives, like two sides of the same coin. Older tieflings with established businesses or important roles cherish meticulous procedures and diligent note-taking. These attitudes are reinforced by the wealth they obtain by properly learning and following the contracts at play. Younger tieflings, as well as laborers and those with limited power, share an unbridled carefree attitude. This is reinforced by the trouble they avoid by properly learning the contracts at play, so they know how to circumvent them. Either way, tieflings are incentivized to learn the complex laws that bind them.", + "Overall, the Kirati are known for their patience, determination, and refusal to take no for an answer. When faced with barriers, they instinctively think of ways to overcome them. Describing the Kirati reveals a people driven by an inherent impulse for freedom, a deep desire for wealth, and a profound fascination and respect for the law.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Past Lives", + "entries": [ + "Most tieflings living in Kirat arrived as refugees from lands that treated them harshly. In those places, many were abused or hunted like monsters. They refer to their lives before Kirat as their 'past lives' and find it painful or distasteful to discuss. Kirat represents a new beginning for all tieflings, and most simply choose to forget the horrible times that came before it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Citizens.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati citizens dress in silks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hard Souls", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati understand that they can only be persecuted again if they allow it. They believe that showing weakness could bring back the cruel days of the past. Consequently, every tiefling child is taught to fight for what they want, never let anyone push them down, and strive for greatness at any cost.", + "In Al'Kirat, the weak-willed are admonished and shamed into self-improvement. Those who blame others or the city for their failures are seen as pathetic. This belief is captured in the common saying: \"There are no victims in Al'Kirat,\" which inspires tieflings to endure life's hardships and take personal responsibility." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prejudiced", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati harbor a deep mistrust of outsiders and dislike seeing them freely roam their land.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "While they have grown accustomed to merchants from other kingdoms who come to buy and sell goods in the city, they resent the idea of outsiders settling permanently, particularly humans\u2014who were at the center of their past abuse. This prejudice is less common among tieflings born in Kirat, who do not share the terrible memories that other tieflings have of these species.", + "The city is secretly infested with jackalweres, who pose as humans to carry out crimes and abduct innocent victims for their lamia overlord (see '{@adventure The Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). These acts cast a shadow over the true human residents, escalating resentment between both tieflings and humans." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling's relationship with the beastfolk is complicated. On one hand, they were the original inhabitants of the land and had nothing to do with the Kirati's resentful past, but on the other, the Beastwars saw the death of many Kirati and the torching of several of their settlements.", + "The tieflings make a special effort to allow some peaceful beastfolk to live in the city but remain wary of the real threat of war re-igniting between the two groups. This tension manifests in certain restrictions for beastfolk citizens, such as being barred from the city's military and from holding authority over sensitive aspects of the city's operations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "entries": [ + "Dwarves are treated with great respect. The nearby dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor has played a crucial role in Al'Kirat's growth by providing quality stone and engineering expertise, making dwarves the most favored among the city's non-tiefling population." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Common Magic", + "entries": [ + "With the blood of devils within them, tieflings possess a natural proclivity for sorcery. While not every tiefling develops the ability to cast powerful spells, all are born with the innate capacity to create minor supernatural wonders. Known as 'the gift' in Kirati culture, this power enables every tiefling to see in the dark, resist heat, and cast the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} at will.", + "Tiefling children must mature to maintain control over their magic, but much like walking, it comes naturally to them. Toddlers usually first manifest their powers by randomly changing the color of their eyes while crying, eventually developing their abilities by their sixth year, and mastering them by adulthood. Puberty can be a chaotic or even dangerous time, as many tieflings begin to produce magic linked to their specific devil heritage. Most Kirati tieflings, descending from Asmodeus, naturally produce fire, leading them to ignite spontaneous flames or burning those who touch them. This is uncontrollable at first, then after puberty, it only manifests during extreme exertion or emotional imbalance, before it is finally controlled by adulthood.", + "The use of 'the gift' is ubiquitous in Al'Kirat, and the city is constructed with it in mind. Below are examples of how tieflings apply their predilection for sorcerous magic in their culture:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Handles", + "entries": [ + "Many doors in the city do not have handles, as the Kirati can simply open or close a door with a wave of their hand (casting the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip). This is more commonly seen around private residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Low Illumination", + "entries": [ + "As the overwhelming majority of the population of the city has darkvision, light sources are not used as commonly as in other cities. At least half the houses built in the city do not have any windows, and those that do typically only have them for common areas. Candles are usually associated with magical rituals or prayers made to Asmodeus, not for lighting up rooms.", + "The streets, however, are well illuminated with torches and magical lights. These light sources help the Kirati see farther than their darkvision alone allows, which is especially useful when navigating outside in the dark. Magical lights in particular are placed around dangerous falls, such as by the sides of bridges, as they can be seen even through sandstorms and can help prevent injury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boiled Water", + "entries": [ + "Bathhouses in Al'Kirat used to be segregated by species, with tieflings having their own bathhouses separated from the rest. This was due to their preference for bathing in boiling water, which felt pleasant on their skin but was harmful for other humanoids. Since several laws were passed limiting the waste of water, they have now toned down the temperature to a point that is tolerable for most other species, eliminating the need for the bathhouses to be segregated.", + "On a similar note, the tiefling palate enjoys drinking scalding drinks, such as really hot tea. Most taverns in Al'Kirat serve bubbling beer, which is beer that is attached to a hot rod from underneath that keeps the drink constantly boiling. Non-tieflings are cautioned before ordering these drinks, as they can cause severe burns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loud Marketplaces", + "entries": [ + "Tieflings can use a small amount of magic to amplify their voices up to three times louder without it sounding like a scream (casting the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB}). Merchants use this ability to promote their wares to distant customers. They can also use magic to change the color of flames or produce unique sound effects, such as the sound of coins cankling on wood, that of loud clapping, lightning, or the crackling of fire. These effects are used to add style and a sense of pageantry to most merchant stalls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Entertainment", + "entries": [ + "Since so much commerce happens in the streets of the city, street entertainment is commonplace in Al'Kirat. Many Kirati practice and develop their innate sorcerous powers for years in order to create unique magical manifestations that they can use to entertain their audiences. For children, they perform magic tricks, puppet shows, and comedy acts, while adults enjoy magical dances, daring stunts, and political satire. The marketplaces of the city usually have at least one such entertainer, often many, who perform for the amusement of all in exchange for tips." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Weather in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is a dry, windy desert city near the ocean. The weather can be described as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "entries": [ + "The city's temperatures usually range from 85 to 90°F (29 to 32°C) and drop to almost 20°F (-10°C) at night. This pattern persists in the surrounding areas, with temperatures becoming hotter during the day and colder at night the closer one gets to the eastern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humidity", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to the Riohnar River and the northern sea winds, the city maintains a comfortable humidity level for most of the year, becoming only slightly dry in the summer months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wind", + "entries": [ + "The changes in temperature influence the direction of the wind. In the morning, strong winds arrive from the sea, funneled by the high cliffs of the Riohnar River directly into the city. The wind usually calms down in the afternoon to a mild breeze before picking up again late at night. At night, the wind instead originates from the dunes on its way back to the sea, scattering red sand as it passes through the city. These winds, no matter the time, are strong enough to sway small trees and produce whistling sounds as they weave through the alleyways of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat occasionally experiences sandstorms when the late afternoon winds pick up speed\u2014which happens roughly two times a month. Residents take refuge in their homes and block all doors and windows. Since the Kirati believe the red sand of the Wasteland is cursed, they organize a thorough cleaning effort to remove it the next day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forever Dead", + "entries": [ + "Resurrecting the dead is a deeply taboo practice in Al'Kirat. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} provides many services for free to the city's tiefling inhabitants, in exchange for their open devotion to Asmodeus and a promise to join him in the Nine Hells upon death. The Kirati are taught that the moment of one's passing is sacred, and they find it distasteful to snatch a soul from Asmodeus' warm embrace\u2014particularly so after receiving his blessings throughout their lives. Those who attempt to bring back the life of a Kirati tiefling often find the soul rejecting the magic, choosing to stay dead instead.", + "The Church refuses to grant resurrections and strongly influences the opinions of other religious temples in the city to do so as well, who agree in order to not to interfere with the city's prevailing beliefs. However, it is not illegal to resurrect the dead within the city, and those who possess the power to do so can act on their desires. Despite the legality, the social and religious pressures make such actions rare and generally frowned upon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Architecture", + "entries": [ + "Due to the lack of wood and the high cost of importing it, tieflings rely on stone from the quarries at Tail's End and materials purchased from their dwarven neighbors in Drek'Alor. As a result, the city is constructed almost entirely from various types of stone, and much of the furniture is also made from stone.", + "Most houses are built from well-cut blocks of stone or bricks of sandstone, often mixed with different colors to create an attractive look. Wealthier areas, including sections of the Ruby Court, use limestone for its white color. Interiors are typically decorated with plastered gypsum. Houses in the Slums, constructed during the Beastwars when materials were scarce, are made from mud bricks.", + "Most houses have a single floor with a flat roof accessible by a ladder. Since it rarely rains, these roofs serve as extensions of the house, often adorned with simple furniture and potted plants. In densely packed neighborhoods, it is common to see children or thieves jumping from roof to roof to avoid taking longer routes through the streets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not feel the heat of the desert as intensely as other humanoids, allowing them to comfortably layer beautiful textiles over themselves and wear thin shoes made of fabric. Current fashion trends in Al'Kirat favor colorful silks for robes and delicately sewn linen cloth for shirts, pants, and skirts. Leather is reserved for belts and satchels, viewed more as work tools than fashion statements.", + "To protect their hair from sand carried by the wind, the Kirati commonly wear head coverings, such as wraps and cowls made from cloth or silk. Some Kirati believe the dunes to the east are cursed and avoid letting that sand settle in their hair for too long, while most simply detest the sensation of sand in their hair. This practice of headwear is both practical and deeply ingrained in their cultural habits, reflecting a blend of superstition and practical hygiene." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Money Never Sleeps", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have a remarkable ability to turn every setback, unforeseen event, or discovery into a money-making opportunity. They excel at finding ways to add value to a product or offer services to patrons, often going to comedic lengths to do so. Outsiders frequently joke that the Kirati likely keep drying rags under their stalls just to sell them the moment it miraculously rains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Dogs", + "entries": [ + "Dogs naturally bark at tieflings. Whether it is the smell of sulfur and brimstone, the wide range of tiefling skin colors, or an innate sense of their fiendish nature, no one knows for sure. The fact remains that dogs become uneasy around tieflings and may bite out of fear if one gets too close. While there is no official law forbidding dogs in the city, it is not uncommon for travelers to be unofficially barred from entering because they brought dogs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spices", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling tongue is less sensitive to flavors than those of most other humanoids. To compensate, Al'Kirat's cuisine is heavily seasoned with rich salts and multiple layers of spices. Outsiders often find themselves scraping off the excess seasoning when dining in the city. Additionally, tieflings have a natural preference for spicier ingredients, which can be overwhelming for most visitors." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a criminal organization that hides in the shadows and controls many aspects of the city through black markets and extortion. The leader, referred to simply as the 'Veiled Mistress,' is secretly a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} who controls the organization from her lair through the use of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} under her control.", + "Outwardly, the Veiled Syndicate is focused on the accumulation of wealth, property, and power within Al'Kirat, but its true goal lies in normalizing both slavery and the presence of beastfolk in the city. The Syndicate uses its considerable influence to motivate popular support from both the impoverished of the city and bribed Merchant Lords to legalize the slavery of beastfolk, flooding the city with hundreds of slaves in the form of ogres, minotaurs, harpies, and lizardfolk. Lilith's ultimate plan is to use the slaves to incite a mass revolt among the city's poor, enabling her to usurp the Sultana amidst the chaos and rule in her guise.", + "Currently, only a select few within the Ruby Court know of the presence of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the city, as these creatures can easily transform into humans to pass unseen. No large-scale investigations have been made into the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} for two reasons. First, most of those that are aware severely underestimate the Syndicate's influence and power. Second, they fear that a large-scale investigation targeting humans would further strain the already fragile relationship between tieflings and humans.", + "Lilith plays a major role in Chapter 7. For more information about Lilith beyond what is presented here, refer to {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Veiled_Syndicate.webp" + }, + "title": "The Veiled Syndicate captures and sells beastfolk as slaves" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slavery in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Travelers arriving in Al'Kirat are often surprised to discover that slavery thrives in a city so dedicated to the concept of freedom. Though the streets are not bustling with flesh markets, those who know where to look can find slaves being inspected, bartered, and purchased. To them, slavery is more than just evident, from the poor that contractually obeys the wealthy, to the beastfolk who toils while draped in chains.", + "For outsiders, the subtle differences between a slave and an indentured servant may go unnoticed. However, for the residents of Al'Kirat, these distinctions\u2014whether legal or otherwise\u2014hold great significance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "True Slavery", + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, true slavery is legal, but restricted only to beastfolk who wage war against the city. Currently, there is an 'open season' for capturing minotaurs and harpies due to their brutal attacks on the city's water caravans. Beastfolk known to be less overtly aggressive, such as kenku and lizardfolk, require proof of attack before they can be enslaved.", + "Beastfolk slaves are denied citizenship and almost all rights. While assaulting or injuring a slave is not punishable, and masters have few restrictions on their treatment of slaves, killing one is. Further, public abuse of a slave is taboo and can be punished if it disrupts public order.", + "The slavery of a beastfolk is limited to a maximum of 15 years. Upon completing their sentence, slaves are freed and allowed to do as they wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Birth of Slavery", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the city's oligarchs sanctioned the enslavement of beastfolk as a way to rebuild what was lost after the devastation of the Beastwars, a somewhat popular desire at the time. Many years have passed since then, yet the institution of slavery persists. Wealthy Kirati slaveholders, having reaped the benefits of unpaid labor, remain reluctant to relinquish their property. Meanwhile, the darker segments of society find solace in exerting control over the enslaved, viewing it as recompense for the lives of the families they lost in the war. Though many have taken to the grand debate halls to discuss the prospect of abolishing slavery (including Sultana Zanara), the practice continues to enjoy support among the influential elite, who refuse to abolish it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uses of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "In the opulent manors of Al'Kirat's elite, harpies are often displayed as living ornaments, perched on pedestals and instructed to sing. Ogres and minotaurs serve as laborers, with ogres\u2014known for their submissive behavior\u2014also acting as bodyguards. Lizardfolk are less common in slave markets and often remain unsold, though caravaneers and mercenaries sometimes purchase them for their skills as guides for the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Goblins", + "entries": [ + "The city has outlawed the capture and enslavement of goblins, implementing a 'kill on sight' policy due to their aggressive and murderous nature. This law has eradicated goblins from Kirat, pushing them beyond the western mountains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indentured Servitude", + "entries": [ + "Although the people of Al'Kirat commonly use the term 'slavery' as a catch-all term, what actually occurs when referring to an enslaved non-beastfolk is more accurately termed indentured servitude. Citizens can become indentured servants under various conditions, such as by committing serious crimes or voluntarily selling their freedom through a contract. While the law distinguishes between slaves and indentured servants, the term 'slave' is used interchangeably for both groups in common parlance.", + "An indentured servant is legally bound to obey their master, even to the point of enduring some forms of physical abuse. However, the law stipulates that a servant cannot be commanded to perform tasks that could result in death or severe injury. 'Severe injury' is defined as any harm that causes lasting, debilitating, or visually noticeable damage, such as loss of limb or cognitive impairment. Bruises, cuts, and the like generally do not fall under this category and are legally allowed, albeit considered taboo. Additionally, masters are legally required to provide adequate housing, food, and clothing for their indentured servants.", + "An indentured servant retains most of their rights. They cannot be compelled to work more than 70 hours a week, leave the city against their will, or be deprived of their possessions. Further, they can only be prevented from speaking their mind if they have signed such in a contract.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming an Indentured Servant", + "entries": [ + "An indentured servant serves either the city or a citizen.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to the City", + "entries": [ + "The most common way to become an indentured servant is through either crime or by failing to pay fees owed to the city. In such cases, the city of Al'Kirat becomes the collective master and employs the criminal in various labor roles across the city as penance.", + "The Sultana and her advisors aim to minimize the prison population, repurposing prisoners as indentured servants for public projects. Individuals with specialized skills may continue to practice their trade even as indentured servants, though their earnings might be confiscated by the city and redistributed to fund public works. The city usually treats their prisoners well. The duration of servitude varies based on the severity of the crime." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to a Citizen", + "entries": [ + "The only way for a citizen to become the indentured servant of another, is through contractual agreements. In Al'Kirat, as long as both parties are of adult age, willing, and of sound mind, almost anything can be made legal when signed through a contract. These contracts are more commonly signed by the desperate who lack the collateral to borrow gold. By law, such contractual servitude cannot extend beyond five years, and ownership of the servant can only be transferred from one master to another if the contract stipulates as such.", + "In the Slums of Al'Kirat, it's not uncommon for the young to enter into such contracts as soon as they come of age, using the lump-sum payment to support their struggling families. Known as a 'devil's deal,' this practice is tragically seen as a rite of passage for many living under the harsh conditions of the area, who often feel they have no other choice. While most contracts stipulate masters must treat their servants well, not all servants have the bargaining power to secure such terms." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Asmodeus.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmodeus grants cleric spells to his arbiters" + }, + "The tieflings of Kirat revere Asmodeus, the Lord of the Nine Hells. Although some may have personal loyalties to specific devil princes, or to some traditional deities, most ultimately bow to the supreme Lord of Nessus.", + "Even though Asmodeus may not act like a conventional deity\u2014and might not even technically qualify as one\u2014the tieflings of Kirat regard and honor him as such. Worship is often a private affair, devoid of large congregational ceremonies. For the Kirati, daily actions\u2014when carried out in accordance with Asmodean tenets\u2014serve as subtle tributes to him. The pinnacle of devotion to Asmodeus comes in the form of life successes. Every triumph in trade or societal advancement is viewed as a form of prayer, reinforcing the notion that excellence is, in itself, an act of devotion to the Devil Lord.", + "The Kirati are uninterested in the other species' opinions about Asmodeus. What matters to them is the practical wisdom his teachings offer, which has brought them fortune, happiness, and fulfillment. Before embracing these doctrines, these tieflings were hunted and persecuted, even as they prayed to the human gods who ignored them.", + "Tieflings who serve Asmodeus and follow his tenets (see 'Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star') are believed to be rewarded with a privileged afterlife in the Nine Hells. Further, because they willingly served him in life, Asmodeus is said to grant them the honor of venturing outside the Hells as devils, where they can serve as his envoys.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "Asmodeus guides tieflings without commanding or ruling over them. His church's ethos centers on pragmatic principles that serve as a foundation for societal success and progress. In essence, Asmodeus offers a philosophical framework for tieflings to build a thriving society, rather than imposing a rigid set of prescriptive rules.", + "Known as the Star of Progress in honor of Asmodeus, whose symbol is a pentagram, the Church's five guiding tenets are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules that hinder progress challenge the masses to reject them", + "entries": [ + "A law stating 'the hungry shall not steal' is bound to be defied, as hunger drives souls to eat at any cost. However, a law phrased as 'the hungry shall not be caught stealing' not only encourages the hungry to be resourceful but also motivates potential victims to be vigilant and secure their possessions. When the predator sharpens its claws and the prey sharpens its senses, all are masters of their own fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": " Moral judgements hamper efficiency and prosperity", + "entries": [ + "Rather than categorizing actions as 'good' or 'evil,' one should aim for excellence within the boundaries of established rules. A focus on virtues leads society into conflicts based on individual interpretations of morality. In discarding the chains of moral judgment, we unlock the gates to a garden of limitless potential." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "There is equality in life's inherent unfairness", + "entries": [ + "All are created with varying abilities and challenges, yet all share the need to feed and the fear to bleed. Regardless of social standing\u2014be it noble or servant, rich or poor, bureaucrat or slave\u2014laws must apply universally. By ensuring everyone abides by the same regulations, we create an environment where true excellence can emerge and be recognized. Amidst life's complexities, it is the diamond in the rough that will reveal its brilliance, outshining all else." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wealth begets wealth, and thus is the cornerstone of power", + "entries": [ + "The accumulation of wealth is not just an act of personal elevation, but a civic duty. Use your wealth to create more, invest in endeavors that not only enrich yourself but also your neighbors. To eschew riches, or to hoard it without use, is to starve your society of the resources it needs to advance. Be a beacon of prosperity, so that your affluence may draw even more wealth to your community. In this way, the rich serve not just themselves, but also the grand fabric of civilization." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is the gateway to dominion", + "entries": [ + "To be ignorant is to forfeit power; to hoard knowledge is to relinquish control. Thus, one should strive to learn and disseminate wisdom, but only in a manner that maintains one's own advantage. Penalizing the dissemination of knowledge undermines a prosperous society. Even inconvenient or painful truths serve as stepping stones to greater mastery. In a society informed yet beholden, the wise reign supreme." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Debates", + "entries": [ + "In the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, conventional notions of 'good' and 'evil' are scorned as distractions that cloud the path to truth and societal advancement. Any attempts to impose moral judgments, especially in an effort to discourage legally permissible activities, are considered not just taboo but sinful in the eyes of the Kirati.", + "Instead of relying on morality as a basis for societal rules, the Church encourages vigorous debates. These debates are inclusive gatherings where people argue intellectually about what regulations would most effectively foster prosperity. The right to participate is universal, open to every member of society irrespective of social standing or wealth. While debates are encouraged to occur wherever possible, the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is specially designed to facilitate large-scale discourse, serving as the primary venue for the most significant and impassioned discussions in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "No subject is off-limits within these debate halls. Whether the topic is the governance of the Sultana, the ethical complexities of slavery, or even the very existence of the debate halls themselves, all are fair game. However, certain topics, such as those casting Asmodeus in an unfavorable light or advocating harm to children, are so taboo that they could lead to social ostracization within the community, though they are never punished." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devils in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Even though the Kirati do not associate the teachings of Asmodeus as 'evil' or 'corruptive', they are not blind to the notion that its tenets do not protect them from other forces that may also follow the same Lord. Progress is all that matters, and the weak being conquered by the strong, can be seen as progress all the same. By this logic, the Kirati recognize the power of devils and are careful not to let themselves be manipulated or controlled by them. After all, the Kirati value freedom above all.", + "Asmodeus' wisdom is allowed to spread free upon the city, but the physical presence of devils, alongside any claim they may have to land or property, is reserved to a single location in the city: the Temple of the Five Pointed Star. The temple is considered the property of Asmodeus and is legally separate from the city itself. Its daily bureaucracy is managed by a {@creature Pit Fiend|XMM} called 'The Speaker of Truth,' who lives in the Nine Hells and has never graced Al'Kirat with its presence.", + "The activities of the temple are overseen by the Arbiters, the only tieflings lawfully granted the power to command or assist the devils. The Arbiters are priests of Asmodeus, tieflings loyal primarily to the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star, whose main role is to act as neutral intermediaries between the city of Al'Kirat and the devils of the Hells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning Devils", + "entries": [ + "The summoning of devils isn't outright forbidden. Instead, such rituals are confined to the Church's temple. Even there, the practice is under strict regulations, as it can only be conducted under the watchful eyes of at least three Arbiters, and only when scheduled several months in advance.", + "Devils roam freely within the temple grounds, and in fact many of the clerks are devils themselves. However, devils are strictly prohibited from leaving the temple and entering the city. Over the years, the Church has made numerous petitions to relax this restriction, but the city has remained firm, with one recent exception. An amendment now allows {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} to travel beyond the temple. While these {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} are explicitly forbidden from peddling diabolical contracts outside the temple, the Church is more than willing to offer their services as familiars for any other purposes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The Church freely offers the support of an {@creature Imp|XMM} to any guild, business, or adventuring group who seeks to brave the cursed dunes to the east; limited to one {@creature Imp|XMM} per group. An interested party must sign a contract with the Church to obtain the {@creature Imp|XMM}, and one member from the group must be selected to become bonded to the devil, and the {@creature Imp|XMM} will henceforth act as the chosen member's familiar. A creature can only have one familiar bonded to them at a time.", + "The contract stipulates that the signed party must protect the {@creature Imp|XMM} to the best of their abilities, and must not conspire to either seek its demise or prevent it from fulfilling its duties. In exchange, the {@creature Imp|XMM} must obey the commands of the signed party to the letter, and may not conspire to seek the demise of any member of the signed party or of those of particular interest\u2014as denoted by the signee. Lastly, the contract states that the {@creature Imp|XMM} must obtain an equal share of all spoils, to be granted in the form of gold or platinum coins. If the contract is broken and the {@creature Imp|XMM} is unable to return to the city with its treasure, the party must bring the imp's share of the treasure back to the temple.", + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is tasked by the Church to mark the location of every area of interest that the party finds during their travels through the Wasteland. This includes writing down any particular detail about the location as well as any findings or treasures found within. The Church is interested in one day exploring and potentially claiming one of the many buried Anubian cities of the dunes, which they hope will expand their influence and power across the region. The Church is open about its desires to map and catalog all that is found in the dunes, but prefers not to speak about their future plans.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing the Contract", + "entries": [ + "The process of signing the contract is simple and involves meeting an Arbiter within the temple's grounds to sign the agreement. Since there are plenty of {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} available, there's no need for a new one to be summoned and the long waiting period that would cause\u2014 though petitioners have little say in what kind of {@creature Imp|XMM} they get. After an hour of counseling, and another going over the contract, the petitioner can leave with their new {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Imp Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} forms a telepathic bond with the chosen member of the party. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the {@creature Imp|XMM} senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. While the {@creature Imp|XMM} is within 10 feet of its master, the master shares the imp's Magic Resistance feature. The bond is broken if the party violates the terms of the contract." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} will do its best to sway creatures to commit acts of evil. Not necessarily villainous or murderous evil, but selfish and greedy acts\u2014using logic and reason to argue its points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contracts", + "entries": [ + "Devils are notorious for their affinity for striking binding deals with mortals. Unlike ordinary agreements, these pacts are cosmically sanctioned exchanges. In return for bestowing a degree of power or wealth upon a mortal, the devil demands a price. The culmination of this negotiation is a contract, requiring the signatures of both involved parties, usually signed in blood.", + "Such infernal agreements are not merely words on parchment; they're fortified by the very fabric of the multiverse, rooted in the cosmic principles of Law. This essence is harnessed and channeled by devils, and the more powerful the devil, the more power it can offer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Purpose of a Contract", + "entries": [ + "The primary objective of a devil is the acquisition of mortal souls, whose collection empowers the devil and allows it to progress through the infernal hierarchy. Most contracts devised by a devil are oriented towards this ultimate aim: securing the signatory's soul.", + "In Al'Kirat, most tieflings willingly devote themselves to Asmodeus. As a result, it is assumed that their souls are already destined to join him in the Hells, making it unnecessary for devils to lure them with contracts. However, many travelers, drawn from distant lands in search of a new destiny, become ripe targets. It's these who the devils approach, tempting them with promises of wealth and influence in the city, all in exchange for their eternal souls.", + "Those who sign their souls away are sent to the Nine Hells upon death, wherein they are reborn as devils. The fate that awaits them there is dependent on the type of devil they become, usually determined by either the Strength of the soul or the terms of the contract. Even though it is unlikely that any such fate would involve any form of torture or 'eternal burning in hellfire' as some may fear, it will certainly involve eternal service to the whims of Asmodeus, the Lord of Hell. Devils are quick to point out that torture is only for those that arrive in the Hells through the traditional means (ie. those that live their lives as greedy thieves, murderers, cruel tyrants, and the like)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Diabolical_Contract.webp" + }, + "title": "A member of the Black Company signs a Diabolical Contract" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining a Contract", + "entries": [ + "Characters that seek boons from the Church can obtain almost anything they desire, so long as they are willing to sign away their souls in return. The Church is only interested in powerful souls and prefer those that come from good-aligned creatures over others. The Church is generally not interested in the souls of tieflings, as their souls are already bound to gravitate towards the Nine Hells upon death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for a Soul", + "entries": [ + "For those who are willing to sell their soul, any of the following rewards are suitable for the Church to offer in exchange:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The devils can offer an amount of gold equal to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} multiplied by the character's level (or CR for NPCs). The stronger the souls, the more gold the devils are willing to pay. As characters can purchase magical weapons and armor in the Bazaar, be careful when offering this deal more than once in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "Any one magical item worth up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, using the rules for purchasing Magic Items found in Appendix E. The object is crafted using infernal smithing, which makes it near indestructible and hot to the touch. Along with any other benefits it may possess, the item also grants the holder {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Cold damage.", + "Any one of the {@filter Blessings|rewards|type=blessing;boon|miscellaneous=} or {@filter Epic Boons|feats|category=eb|miscellaneous=} described as special options or feats in the Player's Handbook or Dungeon Master's Guide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Physical Changes", + "entries": [ + "A creature that sells their soul to the Church is subjected to a ritual that permanently changes their body to resemble that of a devil. These creatures grow horns on their forehead, a tail on their back, and have their skin tone changed to either a pale white, blue, or a red tone. For all intents and purposes, the creature gains the physical characteristics of a tiefling. If the creature is a player character, the character must switch their racial features to that of a tiefling, though the player may leave any ability score increases obtained from their previous race intact if they so wish. Additionally, the creature cannot be resurrected if it perishes, as its soul is instantaneously collected by Asmodeus\u2014who loathes relinquishing his property." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Citizens of Note", + "entries": [ + "This section describes some of the most important citizens of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Sultana of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} (LG female tiefling) holds the unofficial title of Sultana, a status granted to the most affluent and influential figure in the city. This title carries no formal authority, as its power lies in the influence inherent to the one that possesses it. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} controls so much of Al'Kirat's infrastructure that the city simply could not function without her approval. All major transactions in the city effectively require her signature. Among her most prized holdings are the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Gates; the Grand Bazaar; and the two harbors of the city, including the majority of the ships moored in them.", + "The Sultana is a devoted adherent to the Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star and a passionate advocate for the principles upon which the city was built. She diligently follows the Church's dogma and applies its teachings to shape the city's laws. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} was a driving force behind the creation of a government and culture where individuals are judged not by the words they speak but by the actions they take.", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} spends much of her time fulfilling the role she believes is expected of her. This often involves 'holding court' for Merchant Lords, long hours spent signing paperwork, leading protracted discussions with the city's elite on issues of law and governance, and tirelessly strategizing how to invest her wealth to further the city's development.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara's Rise to Power", + "entries": [ + "Long before the Beastwars, a young {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} set out to explore the untamed lands of Al'Kirat. Her adventuring group were some of the first to discover the treasures troves of coin and magic hidden amidst the Anubian ruins of the region. While her companions wasted their wealth, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} invested hers wisely, hiring workers and mercenaries to uncover more ruins. Each new find brought her greater wealth, which she further invested, and soon she held control over most of the ruins found within Kirat.", + "The Anubian treasures she collected made her the backbone of Al'Kirat's economy. When the ruins began to dry out and her expeditions became less profitable, she shifted her focus onto the burgeoning city. Using her fortune, she built Al'Kirat's harbors and commissioned a large fleet of ships, allowing her to establish a monopoly on trade with the outside world. Any kingdom that wished to conduct business with Al'Kirat had to deal with her first, effectively turning her into the city's de facto ruler.", + "As trade flourished, Al'Kirat grew rapidly, leading to water shortages and conflict with local beastfolk. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} responded by constructing the city's walls and commanding a mercenary army to defend it. When the beastfolk attacked during the Beastwars, it was her walls and the forces she funded that protected the people, leading to her popularity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency {@skill Persuasion} (+7).", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} placed her faith in the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, anger and resentment towards the beastfolk gave rise to a demand towards their enslavement. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} gave her reluctant approval back then, certain that a revolt might have taken place if she forbade it. She has regretted this decision ever since, and has endeavored to change the minds of the Kirati slowly over time in hopes of one day banning the practice altogether." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} commands a level of wealth and influence beyond the aspirations of most kings. As a reward for aiding her or the city, she offers individuals a singular favor: the opportunity to request anything they desire. From granting citizenship or a position of power, to obtaining a rare magical item or a closely guarded secret, almost no wish is beyond her capability to fulfill." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the Darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. {@i Sands of Doom} works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zanara_ZinZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zanara Zin'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_and_Salem.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem" + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} (LE Male) is the Vizier of Al'Kirat, which marks him as the magical authority of the city. Unlike the title of Sultana, the role of the Vizier is an official title that is voted upon by the influential members of the city's oligarchy. The Vizier is expected to regulate the powerful magical items and spell scrolls bought and sold on the city, protect it from magical attacks, and has veto power for laws that concern the wide-spread application of magic. The Vizier usually stands to the Sultana's right when she takes court.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was a member of one of the original vessels that sailed the Riohnar River when the first tiefling settlers arrived in Kirat. At least that's what everyone believes. The truth is that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}, a devil with a taste for mortal flesh, and\u2014in his case\u2014one who developed the peculiar taste for the flesh of tieflings. He used magic to take on the shape of the first tiefling he devoured, then took his name\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}\u2014and used it for his own. Since then, he began to slowly ingratiate himself amongst the newly born Kirati, using his powerful knowledge of magic to gain wealth and influence. Before long, he had elevated himself to a position of authority, while occasionally feeding on the very same people that now relied on him for protection.", + "Since ascending to the position of Vizier, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has banned the casting of spells of 6th level or higher within the city. Mages wishing to use, learn, buy, or sell such potent magic must first meet with the Vizier. After obtaining the Vizier's approval, the caster must sign a restrictive contract before they are allowed to cast the spell. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses this bureaucracy to closely monitor every caster in the city capable of wielding such magic, and to ensure that all merchants keep him informed about powerful spell scrolls being bought and sold in Al'Kirat. This allows {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} to keep tabs on potential rivals who might threaten his position or uncover his true nature, as well as to control the proliferation of spells that could be used against him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s {@spell Alter Self|XPHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in {@skill History} (+9), and {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill Arcana} (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} wields a {@item Staff of Power|XDMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|XDMG}. He uses the {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB|Magic Missiles} summoned from the robe as his main form of attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|XPHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring concentration to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|XPHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a {@variantrule Alignment|XPHB|Lawful Neutral} humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence (DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Sa{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}lem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} embodies many of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite attack is special. Infused with a measure of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} cannot be killed while Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 hit point at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} takes damage, he can use his Reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, provided {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} has at least 1 hit point and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Motivations", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} wants all the power that comes from ruling a city but without the work and the responsibility that comes with it. For this reason he would never want to usurp the Sultana. As a Vizier, he has all the authority he needs while being able to relinquish much of the grunt work to others.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} seeks to protect both the Sultana and the city, though his primary motivation is to preserve his luxurious lifestyle and authority. He is willing to go to any lengths to safeguard his true identity, including murdering the player characters if necessary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_True_Form.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem show their true form" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier's slave" + }, + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (N Female tiefling) was an assassin sent over from a human kingdom far away to murder {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. The nobles of these far lands have since connected the long string of mysterious disappearances in their cities with the political visits of Rashid. Without any concrete proof and with no desire to create open hostilities with Al'Kirat, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}\u2014as well as several other assassins\u2014was sent to quickly and quietly put an end to the Vizier. Out of those sent after his life, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} got the closest, even discovering the truth about his fiendish form. Impressed, Rashid spared her life and made her his personal slave, branding her with a magical mark she now bears on her forehead.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} now works as a servant at the Ruby Court. She mingles amidst the other servants while using her charismatic demeanor and skills to counterspy against any who would try to investigate or slay the Vizier. She plays the role of the shy but friendly assistant, using her position to investigate the Palace guests and keep track of those she finds suspicious. When the time to kill is at hand, she smears the would-be victim's bedding and pillows with {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG}, before killing them in the dead of night. When dealing with those who work from outside the palace grounds, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} rubs the {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG} throughout her body before seducing the victims. Then, once unconscious, she finally kills them. After having used it for several years, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} has developed a {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to the Poison.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slave Mark", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is branded with a slave mark on her forehead that contains a special collection of spells designed to control her. The brand will automatically kill {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or if she purposefully divulges any of his secrets. Additionally, the Vizier can use a Bonus Action in order to control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, placing her under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level, and gaining the ability to see through her eyes in the process. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} can control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} in this way only once per day.", + "A successful casting of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} ({@dc 17}) on {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} suppresses the slave mark for 1 hour. While suppressed, the mark will not kill her if Rashid dies or if she reveals his secrets. Instead, the mark will kill her the moment the suppression ends." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Discovering the Vizier's Secret", + "entries": [ + "Characters close to {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} who start suspecting the Vizier encounter subtle pushbacks from her. She tries to deflect suspicion by saying things like, \"Everyone always assumes the worst of him because of his demeanor, but he has a gentle soul and is very charitable. You should give him a chance.\" She only resorts to killing a player character if she realizes there is no other choice. Similarly, if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} ever feels compelled to kill the player characters, he does so through {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|XDMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Morgiana.webp" + }, + "title": "Morgiana" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Arbiter of Asmodeus" + }, + "At just sixteen years old, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} (CG female tiefling) is the youngest Arbiter of Asmodeus and the niece of Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}. Her father, Zevara Pal'Zara, governs Kunaten Keep far to the east, leaving her under the charge of her aunt. She lives in the highest tower of the Ruby Court.", + "Zaluna's childhood was shaped by her aunt's control over the city and the constant threat of rebel beastfolk, forcing her into a life of strict protection that she has grown to loathe. Though her days were consumed by mandatory studies, her true desire was to follow in her aunt's footsteps as an adventurer. Further, the fact that she has never been allowed to step beyond the city walls has done nothing but intensify the feelings of wanderlust she has nursed for years. Recently accepted into the Arbiters of Asmodeus, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} has begun to use her newfound power and status to rebel.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} has been carefully testing Asmodeus' creed by pushing the ethos of the religion in ways that suit her sensibilities. This includes arbitrating agreements in ways that benefit the poor and the dispossessed, annulling exploitative contracts whenever she is given the chance, and even, on rare occasions, stealing from the rich to aid the needy. Seeing that she has faced no divine retribution from Asmodeus (thus far), she interprets it as evidence that her actions are sanctioned.", + "With the expedition into the Great Pyramid looming in the near future, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} is hoping to fast-track her lost time by exploring the Wasteland like her aunt once did.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|XMM} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|XPHB} spell to summon a desert hare named Emberfoot (treat it as a {@creature Weasel|XMM} for its statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zaluna_AlZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Ambassador from the City of Brass" + }, + "Countless merchants and wealthy princes arrive in Al'Kirat from across the seven seas, yet none possess the raw capital and influence of Yasar-Al-Fajr (NE male). An envoy of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, a mighty metropolis from the Elemental Plane of Fire, Yasar is an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} sent to Al'Kirat to foster relations with the burgeoning new merchant city and purchase magical items worthy of the marvelous treasuries of his home.", + "Owing to the seemingly endless wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} at his fingertips, Yasar is the single largest purchaser of magic in the city by sheer amounts of gold spent. The Sultana has not only considered it a great honor to have an envoy from such a fabled city, but has endeavored to do literally everything within her power to accommodate him and retain his patronage. An ostentatious manor has been appointed for him in the Palace Quarter, he has been granted honorary access to the city's council meetings, and is given insider knowledge of most magical items brought into the Grand Bazaar before they can sold to the public.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom} famed {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its {@adventure entry|SoD|11|Encounter: Ambassador Yasar}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See Appendix D for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + }, + "title": "Yasar-Al-Fajr" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/AlKirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Map of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The map of Al'Kirat shows the entirety of the city, all contained within the perimeter of its mighty walls and surrounded by easily defensible towers. The Riohnar River flows north to south through the center of the city.", + "The land of Kirat is defined by the numerous cliffs, buttes, and mesas that populate the region. For this reason, the city of Al'Kirat possesses vastly different elevations depending on the section of the city. Some locations\u2014such as the Palace Quarter\u2014are elevated high when compared to the rest of the city, while the Slums are found low within a deep depression. Some of the city's buttes also help the citizens define the lines that separate one quarter from another, and overall contribute to the picturesque verticality that the city is known for.", + "The city originally grew on the eastern bank of the Riohnar River, spreading outwards as more and more tiefling immigrants arrived at its shore over the years. The location of this birthing point marks the central medina, which now doubles as the heart of the city. As the city kept expanding, a more purposeful approach to the city's construction took hold and districts (called 'quarters' by the Kirati) were then formed surrounding the central medina. The Artisans' Quarter became the hub for crafters and laborers, while some of the more affluent new arrivals sought to settle farther away into what became the Palace Quarter. As the city grew eastward, the space left behind on the western bank became the Field Quarter and was used to farm salt-resistant crops. Lastly, the Harbor Quarter was built once Al'Kirat began booming with the sales of Anubian artifacts and a proper harbor was needed to better sell them.", + "The city once encapsulated several small settlements built farther away from the river. These more isolated communities were either wiped out or forced to abandom the land during the Beastwars. Eventually, as the city walls began construction, it became clear that residing outside of them was effectively a death sentence, and so the city became more and more dense as tieflings began to eschew the grander desert for the safety within. As such, all of the city's population now lives inside of the walls; with the closest towns being scattered dozens of miles away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Palace Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The Palace Quarter is set on a small incline, going higher in elevation the closer one gets to the Ruby Court. The palace rests so high compared to the rest of the city that it can be seen even beyond the city walls.", + "Given that the Palace Quarter holds the only gate leading out into the wider desert (unlike the Emerald Gate in the Harbor Quarter that leads into the more verdant savannahs to the north), it holds the largest concentration of military buildings. Soldiers routinely patrol the walls and perform daily drills in order to be ready in case they must ride out at the snap of a finger. Businesses that either cater to mercenaries and caravans, or rely on them for their livelihood, are also found here. Animals of burden, wagons, weapons and armor, maps, as well as all kinds of adventuring supplies and travel gear are sold in this district; with the closer you get to the gate the more common they become.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Biter Pens", + "entries": [ + "Dinosaurs, locally known as 'biters,' inhabit the dunes and are a common sight in the orcish Kingdom of O'grila, far to the east. The orcs have perfected a secret training method, teaching these dinosaurs to follow commands and fight seamlessly with their masters. This method remains a mystery to the Kirati, whose attempts at training dinosaurs often result in failure and severe injuries.", + "As a result, Kirati trappers now focus on capturing already trained dinosaurs rather than attempting to train them themselves. All biters available in the market come from O'grila and are trained to respond to commands in Orcish. Most vendors also provide small booklets listing commands in Orcish with their translations in the Common language. Such a book costs 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Characters who purchase these books, and who can correctly pronounce the commands, can control and even ride the dinosaurs in combat. The list of commands is limited to basic instructions such as 'stay,' 'go,' 'bite,' and 'no bite.' Characters fluent in Orcish can issue more sophisticated commands.", + "Consult the {@table Biters for Sale|SandsOfDoom} table below for dinosaurs available for sale.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Biters for Sale", + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|XMM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|XMM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|XMM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not place a stigma on sex work. Brothels, or 'houses of pleasure' as they are referred to, are plentiful in Al'Kirat and often serve as venues for communal entertainment. People gather in these establishments to smoke, drink, and socialize; all the while beautiful courtesans perform within view. These performances can include anything from elaborate dances, to singing or even poetry. Depending on the nature of the establishment and the price paid at the entrance, the performances might be directed towards a general group of clients, or become a more intimate experience for a select few. Generally speaking, cheaper brothels offer more festive and raucous entertainment while the more exclusive establishments focus on more quiet and conversational experiences.", + "Most sex work that transpires in Al'Kirat is performed secondary to another main activity. For example, some houses of pleasure are primarily gambling dens where the courtesans work as either the servers or the dealers. There are many courtesans that work as barbers, while others bathe and clean their clients in bathhouses. Courtesans are seldom hired exclusively for sex\u2014instead, they are usually paid first to perform a traditional service in order to bond with the potential client. Sexual favors typically come after the courtesans have had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.", + "The Burning Velvet is a particularly elegant brothel that the characters can explore during {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}. The establishment is described in detail in that chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Palace Marina", + "entries": [ + "This harbor is reserved for the city's wealthy elite. Only their personal ships, along with those of their family members or specially invited guests, are allowed to dock and sail from this harbor. Special invitations, often extended to dignitaries and ambassadors from other kingdoms, are issued for official business or pleasure visits.", + "Although the city lacks a military fleet, legal provisions allow the military to use or restrict access to the harbor if the situation necessitates it. The Skylark currently docks here (see {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Eternal Oasis Theater", + "entries": [ + "This luxurious theater is a favorite among the city's elite. Each year, the charismatic owner hosts an exclusive gala that also serves as an auction, where the most exciting and powerful magical items collected throughout the year are sold to the highest bidder.", + "An important auction is scheduled to take place soon. For a detailed description of the theater, its owner, and the upcoming gala, see 'Enchanted Gala' in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "With no government to manage the city's rising issues, citizens turn to individuals or guilds for help. One such guild, the Adventurer's Guild, hires mercenaries to work on behalf of the city in exchange for pay. Unlike other guilds that offer long-term agreements, the Adventurer's Guild specializes in short-term contracts, appealing to mercenaries who like keeping their options open.", + "The {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild} is featured prominently in Chapter 3. Refer to that chapter for more details on the guild and its functions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Ruby Gate", + "entries": [ + "This is the main gate of the city. It opens three times daily: shortly after dawn, at midday, and just before sundown. Citizens enter freely, while others must pay a toll of 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per head, which includes animals. An additional {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} is charged per wagon. Those unable to pay can enter but must leave behind something of value, which is later returned once they can cover the fee.", + "Kirati guards meticulously document all comings and goings. Departing individuals provide their name, reason for leaving, and expected return date. Newcomers without records are taken to an office at one of the towers for questioning. If deemed harmless, they receive a writ of passage, given only once, valid for up to a month.", + "Due to how limited the gate's opening times are, it is common to see camps of citizens and travelers waiting outside. Those who arrive shortly after the gate closes must wait for hours in the heat. On particularly busy days, merchants set up stalls outside the city to cater to those waiting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Kirati Courtesans", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans2.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "The city hosts dozens of marketplaces, each with its own theme related to the products they offer, such as fish markets, silk markets, and so on. Some are expansive enough to house a variety of merchants and goods; yet none rival the Grand Bazaar, the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat. Completely indoors, its bustling halls offer everything imaginable, and it is a rite of passage for visitors to lose themselves in its endless stalls at least once during their visit of the city.", + "For a detailed overview, refer to the '{@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}' section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Palace", + "entries": [ + "The palace is not a single building but an area with nearly a hundred interconnected buildings. These connections allow one to travel almost anywhere within the area without having to step outside, creating the illusion of it being one single massive structure, earning it the moniker 'The Palace.'", + "The area consists of several well paved roads that form concentric rings circling the central building at different sizes. Many of the pathways that link the buildings together are either elevated from the ground floor or possess a wide and open passage that allows those walking on the roads to be able to travel through each ring without having to open or close any doors. Its streets are adorned with wide, colorful fabrics strung between buildings, which offer protection from the wind-blown sand and the harshness of the sun, while adding a touch of elegance along the way.", + "The palace is a bustling hub of activity, hosting a variety of shops, restaurants, inns, and businesses, alongside being the homes of some of the city's most affluent merchants. Its proximity to the Ruby Gate has made it an ideal location for organizations involved in the exploration or mapping of the desert, making it a prime spot for their guild halls. As a result, the businesses in and around the palace are geared towards adventurers and outsiders, and the locals are notably more accustomed to interacting with foreigners than those in other city districts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court, the central building of the palace, is particularly well-known for its elegant red carpets. The upper floors are dedicated exclusively to the Sultana, with sections designated for city business, such as offices for city officials, luxurious accommodations for important ambassadors, and private libraries containing important contracts and city records. The Sultana holds court in a grand hall adorned with wide red-yellow carpets and flowing yellow banners. The Sultana's private chambers are on the highest floor." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Artisans' Quarter", + "entries": [ + "Those who once plied trades that were considered dirty, noisy, or otherwise disruptive were pushed to the corners of the city. These included butchers, tanners, smiths, and any others whose professions created foul smells or required large outdoor spaces. As more of these professions gathered in one location, the area became known as the Artisans' Quarter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat is filled with dozens of bathhouses due to the grit and sand carried off by the wind, which slips through clothing and burrows into the hair. Citizens use bathhouses to relax and cleanse themselves of the grit. Outside of a few exclusive locales, most are public and free for all to enter. These establishments make their money by selling soaps and renting brushes, sponges, or towels. Most bathhouses are segregated by sex, but a few allow mixed gatherings of adults.", + "One such bathhouse is the Djinn's Den, where men and women bathe together. Their modesty is protected by the thick exfoliating mist that shrouds the bathing pools and obscures vision. The Djinn's Den is described in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. The Ember Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati are fond of various sports, several of which feature the riding of horses or camels. These events are played within the Ember Ring, the city's coliseum, which can range from simple mounted races to deadly battles against beasts of the desert. Major events are held twice a week, are open to the public, and always take place in the early afternoon. The arena is usually reserved for private use for the rest of the time, including shows for paying customers, sports team practices, or combat drills for the soldiers of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Sapphire Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate was constructed during a time when the deserts surrounding Al'Kirat were home to several Kirati settlements, and the city anticipated significant traffic to and from these towns. Unfortunately, the Beastwars led to the destruction of those settlements. As such, traffic across the desert is rare, and this gate is now left permanently closed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Slave Market", + "entries": [ + "Even though slavery is legal and beastfolk slaves are not an uncommon sight, beastfolk slaves are not typically sold out in the open. Rather, a few discreet establishments are known to house these wares of the flesh where those with the money can go to purchase them. The Sultana disapproves of this practice, so city guards on her payroll do not capture beastfolk during skirmishes outside the city. Most slaves are captured by mercenaries engaged in the dangerous trade or by agents of the Veiled Syndicate, who relish bringing more beastfolk into the city.", + "Slaves are presented on elevated platforms, allowing potential buyers to inspect them for defects or health concerns and ask questions before the purchase. Due to the difficulty and danger of capturing beastfolk, the slave markets open only about once a month, with slaves costing between 100 and 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, depending on species, age, sex, and health.", + "On average, harpies and lizardfolk are typically sold for 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, whereas ogres and minotaurs range from 300 to 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Slums", + "entries": [ + "The Slums of Al'Kirat form a labyrinthine network of tightly packed houses, narrow and claustrophobic alleyways, and dirty, busy streets. Here, the city's poorest residents and the majority of the beastfolk find refuge. While food is plentiful and most residents have a roof over their heads, water is precious and too expensive for most in the district to afford.", + "Disappearances are common, with people often going missing and never seen again. The red sand blown in from the Wasteland settles everywhere and is difficult to remove, and disease occasionally festers in the cramped streets. Discontent is presently at an all-time high in the Slums.", + "The Slums sprung up as a result of the Beastwars, when dozens of settlements across the desert were razed to the ground during the conflict. These citizens were left without homes, money, or belongings, and were forced to seek refuge behind the walls of the city. By law, Al'Kirat cannot deny entry to any tiefling seeking asylum, but without the infrastructure or means to support them, the refugees were placed in an underdeveloped section of the city. Inadequate materials and the use of inexperienced beastfolk slave labor resulted in the construction of homes that were uneven, fragile, and dangerously cramped. What began as a temporary encampment gradually transformed into the Slums we see today.", + "Keeping track of property lines in this district is nearly impossible, resulting in houses and walls being erected without proper planning. Whether due to malice or accident, these chaotic constructions often block streets and prevent access to entire areas. Consequently, several sections of the Slums can only be reached by traveling through houses or by jumping over rooftops. There are areas of the Slums that are completely unknown to most who live in the city. Only those who live in the Slums can ever be truly familiar with the hidden secrets of its labyrinthine streets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. The Spitting Camel", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to this well-hidden hookah bar is a literal hole in the city's wall, tucked away in a nondescript back alley. Inside, a labyrinth of corridors leads to cozy corners adorned with plush floor cushions for customers to sit upon. Each room section features a tall hookah with several long, flexible nozzles that customers can use to smoke flavored tobacco.", + "Entry costs 2 silver pieces per person, allowing guests to smoke as long as they like (though the tobacco typically lasts around 3 hours). Payment is made to a gruff tiefling who sits on a bench just outside the alley. While the bar does not sell food, simple snacks like nuts and dates are available for purchase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Slaver Hideout", + "entries": [ + "This house is owned by a group of human mercenaries working as slavers for the Veiled Syndicate. The characters can investigate the house and its inhabitants as part of their inquiry into jackalweres in the city.", + "Details about this location and its inhabitants can be found in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Mudbrick houses from the Slums", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Central Medina", + "entries": [ + "Being the original birthing place of the city, the central medina does not have a strict theme or personality; it is instead an eclectic hub for all manner of businesses, people, and lifestyles. The houses of the rich, poor, and everything in between congregate together, and all manner of tieflings from all walks of life rub shoulders in its streets. Its plazas and alleys are filled with family owned stores and wide open streets. Some of the city's most important locales can be found here, built early on during the city's inception, such as the temple that houses the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, the city's cemetery, the largest parks of the city, and many of the buildings the wealthy elite use to run the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Cemetery", + "entries": [ + "This is the main cemetery of the city. A wall measuring 20 feet high extends from the main wall of the city in order to encapsulate the area of the cemetery. A single gate grants access inside, open during the day and closing shortly after sundown.", + "The Kirati are superstitious about the cursed red sand of the Wasteland. Fearing that it might curse their beloved dead, they take great measures to keep the cemetery free of it, which is constantly blown into the city by the strong winds of the night. Kirati can be seen fervently sweeping their family's burial sites at most hours of the day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Honoring the Dead", + "entries": [ + "When a loved one passes away, the Kirati honor them by burying a valuable personal item with the deceased. This item, often a meaningful trinket which always holds significant monetary value, is a sacrifice given to symbolize the deep affection felt by the bereaved. These items almost always mysteriously vanish a few days after they are buried. The Kirati believe they are taken by Asmodeus, used as payment for the good treatment of the deceased's soul." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Fish Market", + "entries": [ + "Seafood is a staple in Al'Kirat. The Kirati may suffer from a lack of fresh water, plentiful sources of land meat, and a terrible difficulty growing crops in the desert; but what they do have in spades is the plentiful fish that the Riohnar River provides. Fishermen collect their fish from the river in the morning, then sail with their bounty through the canals of the city. Those who wish to purchase fish congregate around the canals and simply wave at the many fishermen sailing through, who quickly reach the edge to bargain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Hall of Memories", + "entries": [ + "The great hall started as a mausoleum where the bodies of all those who perished during the long exodus to Kirat were interred. Since most ships were forced to throw their dead into the waters of the sea to avoid spreading disease, the personal belongings of those lost in the voyage, rather than their remains, are used to commemorate their passing.", + "Over time, much of the Hall of Memories evolved into a place where tieflings could go in order to 'bury' or honor the passing of their old lives, the lives they had before coming to Al'Kirat. They bring items symbolizing memories of their former homes, hold a vigil, and leave the items behind. This ritual is meant to represent the shedding of their old selves, before they are able to embrace their new lives in the city. Many mourn and cry throughout the ritual. During this process, most tieflings choose new names to fully sever ties with their past, marking a complete transition to their new identities.", + "Entrance to the mausoleum is free, inviting visitors to stroll through its grounds, where hundreds of vigils are adorned with trinkets, flowers, lit candles, and written poems. These memorials are dedicated to the dead, whether they perished on the journey to Kirat or represent their past selves laid to rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Museum of Anubian Studies", + "entries": [ + "This building was established to both house artifacts extracted from Anubian ruins as well as the archeologists that study them. Whenever delvers arrive in the city with wagons laden with Anubian trinkets, the valuable magical items are sold to the highest bidders while the unsold rest is acquired by the museum at exceedingly low prices\u2014nearly for free. The museum then organizes and showcases these trinkets for the public to admire, documenting and studying them in the process.", + "The immense wealth of the Anubian civilization has sparked great interest among the Kirati people in understanding this lost empire. Their curiosity is further fueled by the hieroglyphic writings found in their ruins, which cannot be easily translated using simple magic (the spell {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB} does not properly translate hieroglyphics). This challenge has led to the emergence of archaeologists dedicated to translating and transcribing these ancient texts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Museum", + "entries": [ + "The museum houses hundreds of artifacts from the Anubian Empire, including rusted weapons and armor, bowls, vases, eating utensils, clothing, written scrolls, and more. It also displays murals covered in hieroglyphics, accompanied by possible translations. The entry fee is 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per person.", + "Archaeologists frequently conduct tours inside the museum, sharing their knowledge about the ancient empire and accepting tips at the end. Since archaeology is not a particularly profitable profession, these exhibitions are crucial for supporting their research." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Water Canals", + "entries": [ + "Man-made canals were dug up to spread the water of the Riohnar River deeper into the city. This allowed the citizens an easier time planting salt-resistant plants across the city, prevented cumbersome long journeys to the river to wash, and helped free up the coast from all the fishermen. Eventually, the Kirati began expanding the canals as the city grew and even learned how to cleverly use them to improve their day to day life. Nowadays, people can be seen on canoes sailing through the canals either to speed up their journeys, peddle their wares while on the move, or transporting heavy materials with extreme ease.", + "Because the canals follow the flow of the river, which runs north to south, it is cumbersome to move against the current. The currents of the canal run starting from the junction found at the fish market (area 16), and travels south flowing back into the river on all other junctions. The Kirati have installed small dams at all these junctions in order to control the flow of water and the speed of its current. While the dams are closed, the waters in the canal are still and can be sailed in either direction. The dams are open from dawn to midday, allowing merchants to use the currents to easily travel southward towards the Grand Bazaar early in the day, and closed in the afternoon to allow them to sail back home. Opening the dams also allows fish to swim through the canals, letting fishermen ply their trade early in the day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "This street is the largest and arguably the most important in the entire city. It was originally constructed to service the Sapphire Gate (area 11), which at the time was intended to become the main gate of the city. These plans changed once the Beastwars began and the gate fell out of use. Despite this, the wide streets at the city's heart attracted numerous businesses, resulting in a beautiful boulevard lined with shops from end to end.", + "While the Grand Bazaar is a haven for ambulatory merchants and the go-to place to find exotic items, Silk Street is the center of the city's established traditional commerce. The street earned its name from the many shops specializing in the crafting and selling of the elegant fabrics for which the Kirati are famous for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "This temple serves as the primary venue for the veneration of Asmodeus in the city. It is the only location where the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} is allowed to operate and where devils are allowed to roam. The Church is not allowed to proselytize outside of the temple's grounds. The temple itself, in a way, functions as an embassy\u2014as the building itself and the land under it are owned by Asmodeus and fall outside the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat. In other words, no law that Al'Kirat passes can influence the business that transpires inside of the temple, nor can it affect the devils that work inside.", + "The temple, constructed from pristine white marble, greets visitors with statues of powerful devils in flowing regalia at its entrance. Inside, five towering minarets, each crowned with a gleaming gold five-pointed star, encircle the grand central chamber. The domed ceiling showcases a breathtaking painting of Asmodeus bathed in golden light. Stained glass windows depict vibrant silhouettes of regal devils and magnificent cities surrounded by fire. The windows are enchanted so that when light passes through them to the inside, it creates a warm orange glow with the visual illusion of floating embers. The air is rich with the scent of incense, tinged with a hint of brimstone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Church's Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "The Church is led by an emissary of Asmodeus, a {@creature Pit Fiend|XMM} who is only referenced as the 'Speaker of Truth'. He lives in the Hells and has never made an offical appearance in the city. Most of the day-to-day bureaucracy of the Church is left to his fiendish subordinates: incubi and succubi who handle the front of the temple, petitions, and tiefling relations; {@creature Barbed Devil|XMM|Barbed Devils} who handle the back-and-forth between the Church and the Hells; {@creature Bone Devil|XMM|Bone Devils} who deal in contracts and matters of law; and {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} who take care of the rest of the lesser tasks needed in and around the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debate Halls", + "entries": [ + "Scattered throughout the temple are several debate halls, each arranged in concentric circles of seats with a devil typically presiding at the center. Each hall is reserved for a specific topic such as philosophy, matters of economy, and even some for difficult subjects such as war and slavery.", + "As the {@i Sands of Doom} adventure progresses, the halls might become alive with debates regarding the massacre at Kunaten Keep, the necessity of mandatory conscription, the potential benefits of granting the Sultana absolute authority to manage the upcoming war effort, and ways for the common folk to aid in the city's defense.", + "The presiding devil at each hall is referred to as 'The Advocate'. The Advocate's job is to moderate the debate, typically by arguing points that no one else is arguing\u2014with the intention of fostering complex conversations (and the occasional argument)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Visiting the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Visitors are welcome to explore the temple, provided they avoid restricted areas. Beyond participating in debates, characters can hire a lawyer for contractual or legal assistance, petition for an {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar to aid them on their journeys, or even sign their soul away for power or treasure. The player characters are likely to visit the temple during Chapter 3 and Chapter 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Field Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The western bank of the Riohnar River was considerably more dangerous due to the minotaur clans inhabiting the area. As a result, settlers favored the safer eastern embankment. Only when the Kirati began to militarize and acquired the capital for large defensive projects, were they able to build the Cardamom Crossing and erect walls on the opposite side of the river. Initially, the land served exclusively military purposes, defending the city's weaker western front. Over time, it transformed into an area for cultivating much-needed crops.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Cardamom Crossing", + "entries": [ + "Cardamom Crossing is a bridge that spans the Riohnar River, linking the Central Medina on the eastern bank with the Field and Harbor Quarters on the western side. The gatehouse on the eastern end remains open throughout the day but closes its gates at midnight. Anyone caught on the wrong side must wait until dawn for the gate to reopen.", + "Numerous shops and stalls line the length of the bridge, offering everything from exotic spices and handcrafted goods to fresh produce and savory street food. Cardamom Crossing is particularly famous for its 'green shops,' which sell a wide variety of decorative plants, vegetables, and seeds. The houses are adorned with aromatic garlands hanging from windows and ceilings, while strings of lanterns crisscross above, swaying in the strong cold breeze blowing from the river. Thanks to the colorful swaying lights that decorate the street, Cardamom Crossing is considered one of the city's most beautiful and pleasant streets to walk at night.", + "The steep banks of the Riohnar River make it challenging to access the land from the river, making swimming across nearly impossible. Cardamom Crossing is one of only two safe ways to cross the river; the other is a series of bridges spanning an islet 14 miles south of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Salt-water Farms", + "entries": [ + "With a very limited supply of fresh water, the Kirati cultivate salt-tolerant plants that can be irrigated using salt-water from the Riohnar River alongside small amounts of fresh water taken from the lakes to the north. These crops include fruits like dates and pomegranates, vegetables like asparagus and spinach, and a few root vegetables like beets and radishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Sanctum of Stars", + "entries": [ + "The purple tower rises high atop an elevated hill, visible from almost any part of the city.", + "Known as the Sanctum of Stars, the tower serves as an exclusive training school of magic under the Vizier's supervision. Inside, wizards immerse themselves in study using curated libraries of rare magical tomes collected by the Vizier throughout the years. The tower is surrounded by a complex of laboratories, practice halls, and dormitories that provides students with the facilities they need to master their craft.", + "The curriculum places a strong emphasis on fieldwork, compelling students to hone their magical abilities in real-world scenarios and against live targets beyond the city walls. The Vizier grants study rights within these halls only to the privileged, whether they possess exceptional skills or hail from wealthy and influential families.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Observatory", + "entries": [ + "At the top of the tower stands a large but relatively basic telescope. Only those with the proper permits from the Vizier are allowed to reach and use it to observe the stars." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harbor Quarter", + "entries": [ + "The Harbor Quarter is the city's newest district, purposefully built to house outsiders that moor at the docks and their cargo. To ensure smooth transit for newcomers and merchandise, stringent rules limit who can reside or operate businesses here, such as shipwrights, woodworkers, translators, and those who man the few taverns and inns that accommodate the local workforce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Iron Gate", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati strictly manage who enters the city and for what reasons. For this purpose, the Iron Gate was built.", + "The Iron Gate functions as a checkpoint to inspect and regulate the entrance of outsiders into the city. This includes a thorough registration process that involves an invasive check up of their past and their merchandise. Merchants often sign contracts that expedite their future visits.", + "Visitors granted entry into the city receive a writ of passage, which permits them to stay for up to one month. After this period, they must either leave Kirat or apply for a renewal. In exceptional circumstances\u2014such as being hired by a recognized guild or vetted by a reputable organization\u2014 individuals can receive writs valid for up to a year. Citizenship exempts individuals from needing a writ of passage. All tieflings receive automatic citizenship when they immigrate to Al'Kirat.", + "A writ of passage requires a payment of 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 9 of which are reimbursed when the visitor departs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Docks", + "entries": [ + "All incoming vessels into the city are expected to moor in this harbor unless they come in a diplomatic or military capacity, in which case they are expected to dock at the Palace Marina instead (area 3).", + "The harbor is always bustling with activity, crowded with merchant vessels and hundreds of workers. These laborers tirelessly move crates and barrels filled with merchandise from the ships to the numerous warehouses scattered throughout the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Emerald Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate is primarily used by merchants who transport water from the northern lakes back to the city. Several barracks near the gate house soldiers who are always on standby, prepared to fend off harpies and minotaurs that threaten these merchants. Due to these frequent raids, the northern outskirts are extremely dangerous, requiring heavy protection for anyone leaving the city through this gate. Guards ensure to warn outsiders of the dangers whenever they can.", + "Like the Ruby Gate, non-citizens must pay 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per head or wagon to pass through this gate\u2014in or out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. The Spiced Tail", + "entries": [ + "The tavern serves as a hub for the Veiled Syndicate, who use it to store illegal contraband and facilitate their smuggling operations. A large number of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans operate freely in the tavern without arousing suspicion, as the regular patrons of the establishment are human travelers or workers from the docks.", + "The owner of the tavern is an aging tiefling man named Lam, who is blissfully unaware that his tavern has become a front for criminal activities.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contraband", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores its contraband in the cellar, hidden inside empty casks of beer. Currently, the Syndicate's stash includes several satchels of a drug called 'pine dust,' a poison in powder form that induces euphoria and vivid hallucinations when touched." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate excels at smuggling outsiders, including wanted criminals, into the city by falsifying records or bribing officials. They charge 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a writ of passage lasting one month." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Current Developments", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has recently experienced an unprecedented influx of immigrants, following the Sultana's announcement that entry requirements would be eased. The city now promises year-long writs of passage to those willing to travel to Kunaten Keep and join the expedition into the Pyramid.", + "Currently, the Harbor Quarter is overwhelmed with newcomers. The limited inns are fully booked, and the offices issuing writs of passage have lines stretching several buildings long. After Kunaten Keep's destruction at the end of Chapter 4 and the looming war with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city starts granting citizenship to anyone willing to fight in its defense. With the harbors closing as the war nears, many are compelled to accept this deal with no way out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Grand_Bazaar.webp" + } + }, + "The Grand Bazaar is the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat, housed entirely indoors within the winding corridors of its massive building. Inside, hundreds of merchants sell their goods beneath vibrant canopies of colorful stalls.", + "For outsiders, walking through the Bazaar can be an intimidating and disorienting experience. The loud cacophony of voices haggling over the price of items, the lack of a clear and straight walkable path amidst the stalls, and the lengthy task of finding the specific thing you need amidst the literal thousands of objects for sale, can make the overall experience terrifying for first-timers. Merchants are not shy to approach or even corner potential customers, and with no set prices for most wares, vendors are accustomed to being persuasive, insistent, and sometimes even argumentative in order to sell you items at the highest prices they can. For these reasons and more, many outsiders consider their first experience too taxing to ever return.", + "Yet, for those who master the ways of the Bazaar, it becomes more than a marketplace\u2014it transforms into a way of life. Some develop a passion for finding hidden treasures, valuable or powerful trinkets overlooked by others. Others relish the thrill of buying something for cheap and then sell it for twice its value. Many spend their days exploring the hidden corners of the Bazaar, searching for wonderful discoveries: the perfect carpet, the most beautiful lamp, the freshest perfume, or the exact magical trinket they were looking for. When you realize that anything and everything can be found here; that finding it depends on your skills and knowledge; that its price hinges on your haggling prowess; and that only a fraction of the Bazaar can be explored in a single day, the experience becomes truly intoxicating.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "The Grand Bazaar has the following features and adheres to the following rules.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Size", + "entries": [ + "The main thoroughfares of the Bazaar are 20 feet wide, with grand domed ceilings that reach up to 30 feet. The narrower hallways connecting these main paths are usually 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Schedule", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar operates from sunrise to sunset. Each morning, merchants must bring all their stalls and wares to set up shop, and each night they must dismantle and take them home when the Bazaar closes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stalls", + "entries": [ + "Merchants can place their stalls anywhere within the expansive halls of the Bazaar. With no way to reserve or claim specific spots, locations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This compels merchants to wake at the crack of dawn to secure the best spots. There are no fees to set up a stall in the Bazaar.", + "The positioning of a merchant's stall is so crucial to their success that some may turn around and head home if all prime spots are taken, considering the day a lost cause. This constant reshuffling ensures that the Bazaar's layout and its hundreds of merchants are unique every day. This contributes greatly to the mystique of the Grand Bazaar, where no two days are ever the same." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Security and Patrols", + "entries": [ + "The guards who oversee and patrol the Bazaar take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day activities of the marketplace. Their primary duties are to catch thieves and prevent fights between vendors and customers, and the only regulation they enforce is ensuring there are clear pathways for customers to traverse the halls. It is not uncommon to see guards scold vendors who attempt to clog passages to attract more customers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Renting a Room", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar has a limited number of rooms available for rent, giving these vendors a dedicated and reserved space for their merchandise each day. However, the cost is usually prohibitive for most. These rooms are auctioned monthly, with the highest bidder earning the right to use the space for their business. Some rooms, depending on their location, can fetch bids of over 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a single month." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Vendors can bring and sell nearly anything, within reason. Restrictions mainly address items that are too dangerous, too large, or overly inconvenient for others. Established rules include: 'no animals larger than a cat,' 'nothing can protrude more than a foot outside your stall,' and 'no free samples of food'. Virtually everything else is handled on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the discretion of the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "Characters can travel to the Grand Bazaar to purchase almost anything they can think of, from weapons and armor to magical items and even poisons. Everything is for sale and can be found if one looks hard or long enough. All items listed in the Player's Handbook are available for purchase here.", + "{@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16} provides information on the prices of magical items and the rules for purchasing them here in the Bazaar. {@i Sands of Doom} expects players to be familiar with the available magical items they can purchase. You may freely show them all the magical items and their prices as they are listed in the appendix." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Shopkeepers", + "entries": [ + "Most vendors in the Grand Bazaar are ordinary tieflings just selling their wares, with nothing necessarily special about them. However, if you want to introduce a particularly eccentric or unique NPC, you may use those provided on this section. These quirky vendors will add a touch of wonder to the Bazaar and are designed to create interesting roleplay opportunities for your players, maybe even becoming recurring allies during the campaign. Feel free to have your players encounter these special NPCs whenever they explore the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaksby - Potions & Oils", + "entries": [ + "The stall is located inside a large rented room with a wide, doorless entrance, separated from the main hallway only by dangling beaded strings that can be pushed aside to enter. The interior of the room is foggy from the wisps of smoke that fume out of several unattended concoctions. The entire stall is filled with shelves laden with liquids of all colors, bubbling with pleasant sizzling sounds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find off-putting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul. Many of the potions he sells would easily be worth twice, if not three times the price in other cities around the world. However, Speaksby is looking to sell out the store and cash out as quickly as possible before others begin asking too many questions and rent is due." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby offers all items listed under 'Potions & Oils' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John - Poisons", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, see '{@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}'.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"You look like you could use some of my thick mucus,\" \"This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean?\" \"Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?\" \"I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more,\" and \"With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under 'Poisons' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celine - Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "The stall appears more as an elaborate nest of pillows and silks than a traditional market stand, centered around a large blue tent. Rows of spell scrolls rest atop the fabrics, each elegantly secured in its casing. Cats of all colors and sizes wander freely about the stall. Bowls of water and milk are scattered around the tent, and a large basket filled with food donated by customers sits by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Celine uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she has an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and is considered a fey creature. Additionally, she can understand and speak Common. Although she cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Celine offers all items listed under 'Spell Scrolls' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Spell Scrolls}. Without the proper license from the Vizier, she is prohibited from selling spell scrolls of 5th level or higher. Celine does not charge for adopting her cats; in fact, she is willing to deduct half the price of one scroll if the customer does so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Radija - Magical Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "The stall is hidden from the main routes through the Bazaar, tucked away in the Darkness behind several layers of vendors and crates. All of the items on sale are placed on top of a yellow square cloth and are kept close and tight to the vendor, who looms over the cloth, hunched over. Everything for sale has been stolen, either from the caravans that arrive in the city filled with Anubian loot or from unsuspecting wealthy travelers, though never stolen from her fellow vendors in the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM} with 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk, the tricky salesman the characters can meet in Kunaten Keep in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman}. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep (which is destroyed at the end of Chapter 4).", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day.", + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} has struggled to sell her wares, as most people know they are likely stolen and avoid her. If the characters buy something from her, they are likely her first genuine customers, providing her with the means to properly feed herself. If the characters continue to visit and buy from her, she becomes attached to them, following them around the city with the secret hope of being included in their group, driven by a longing for a family." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} is able to 'procure' any item of your choice, provided it does not exceed a value of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. As the party continues to do business with her, this limit increases, with each subsequent visit raising the maximum value of items she can acquire by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} knows the Grand Bazaar inside and out and can be commissioned to obtain any item the party desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skreeyek - Gems & Toys", + "entries": [ + "The stall occupies a rounded corner of the Bazaar, distinct from the rest as it is bordered by natural rock covered in small veins of crystals, instead of a tent or room. Every item on sale, whether gems or jewelry, is magically embedded deep into a heavy mold of rock, making theft nearly impossible without a pickaxe to break apart the stone.", + "The stall also features delightful toys made from minerals. Coral tiefling soldiers, rock-carved horses, and sandstone dollhouses are among the charming items for sale. Despite the impeccable craftsmanship, the prices are surprisingly affordable. The stall is a favorite among children, who love to admire the toys and play with Skreeyek, even climbing onto his shoulders when their parents aren't looking.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name.", + "Skreeyek can slowly modify the earthen composition of his body at will, allowing him to grow beautifully colored minerals and gems, which he sells. He can absorb various mineral ingredients and metals, combining them into simple forms of jewelry. More of an artist than a merchant, Skreeyek has no real need or desire for currency. Instead, he absorbs the coins it is given directly into his body, allowing him to use the metal for his future projects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek can sell any gem or mineral at its {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} value or trade one type of gem or mineral for another of equal value. Skreeyek exclusively barters using the gems at its stall, as he does not keep any coinage given to him. Skreeyek has ten chunks of amber (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each), available for purchase in his store.", + "Skreeyek also offers toys for sale at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} each. However, he enforces a limit of one toy per customer and ensures they are intended for children, as he does not want someone to buy them cheaply only to resell them later for a profit (several have tried this already)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Outskirts_of_AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Outskirts of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The grind of heavy wheels against the gritty trail grows more tiresome with each step as you slog on, weary and parched. The loud rush of the nearby salt river mocks you, its waters undrinkable. Suddenly, the soldiers around you clutch their spears, alert. A hauntingly beautiful melody fills the air\u2014a hymn that evokes memories of a distant home, laced with the promise of death. Then, a large rock crashes down from the treeline, killing a soldier instantly. The melody twists into shrill screeches, and the grind of heavy wheels is replaced by the clash of steel. Minotaurs and harpies swoop in, aiming to seize the barrels of water you were sworn to protect. This is life outside of Al'Kirat, where water is precious, no road is safe, and death lurks around every corner.", + "The setting for {@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the Torn Lands, a land devastated by a catastrophic event two thousand years ago. This calamity obliterated its inhabitants, leaving behind a cursed, desolate Wasteland. Today, it is a tainted realm filled with savage creatures, vast deserts, and the remnants of ancient civilizations. Only exiles and beasts reside here, cast out from more 'civilized' territories.", + "The adventure begins in Kirat, a region located on the westernmost edge of the Torn Lands. In this harsh region, beastfolk and tieflings struggle for survival and control over dwindling sources of water. Meanwhile, an endless stretch of cursed dunes slowly and meticulously advances from the east, where terrifying monsters and undead wander its tainted red sands.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, you'll find everything you need to know about Kirat in order to start playing {@i Sands of Doom}. This section provides a general overview of the landscape, some of its history, and a summary of the species that call it home.", + "Also included in this chapter is a detailed description of The Great Wasteland, the endless sea of dunes that stretches east of Al'Kirat. Within, you'll find details on its unique flora and fauna, a primer on the curse that haunts those sands, and all the rules and mechanics you will need in order to run sessions within its expanse.", + "This chapter, however, does not include a detailed description of locations found within The Great Wasteland, as that information will not be relevant until later in the story. For that information, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lay of the Land", + "entries": [ + "The name 'Kirat' traditionally refers to the region enclosed by the Dry Peaks of Tarakuir to the west and the Spire Mountains to the east, forming a naturally demarcated pocket of land. This name, meaning 'jewel,' originated from the tieflings that live in Al'Kirat. Thus, the term 'Kirati' generally refers to those who fall under the sphere of influence of the city of Al'Kirat, in particular the tieflings and humans who live there. The remaining inhabitants, namely beastfolk and goblinoids, use the names of their clans or tribes to indicate their origin or allegiance.", + "Beastfolk have inhabited the Torn Lands for as long as history remembers, making them the native population of most of its regions. Kirat, in particular, hosts several groups of beastfolk, including harpies, minotaurs, lizardfolk, quaggoths, worgs, and swine (see '{@adventure The Swine|SoD|6|Thornweald}'). Some live in the canyons, others in the jungles, and some even in the treacherous cursed dunes.", + "There are no official borders within this lawless land. No paperwork, authority, or sense of fairness can prevent anyone from mustering their forces and settling wherever they choose; as such, inhabitants only control what they can directly defend. This has always been true for the native beastfolk and remains true for the tieflings of the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geographical Boundaries", + "entries": [ + "Kirat is divided into two main regions: the badlands to the west and the dunes to the east. The badlands feature a range of geographical landmarks such as canyons, mesas, buttes, savannahs, steppes, and a northern jungle. In {@i Sands of Doom}, whenever the term 'badlands' is used, it refers to this entire region. Conversely, the eastern dunes are simply known as 'The Great Wasteland' by those in Kirat. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the terms 'dunes' or 'Wasteland' always refer to this eastern part of Kirat.", + "Kirat is bordered by the dwarven Kingdom of Drek'Alor to the west, the Beastlands to the south, the orcish Kingdom of O'grila to the east, and the endless Fanged Mountains to the north. The dwarves settle only underground, and the orcs have no interest in Kirat's limited resources; thus, only the inhabitants of the Beastlands ever engage in conflicts with those of Kirat. When these conflicts arise, they are rarely about conquering land, as there is little in Kirat worth fighting for. Instead, it is the scarcity of resources that drives them to war (see 'Beastwars')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastwars", + "entries": [ + "The Beastwars was a brutal conflict fought between the tieflings who migrated into Kirat and the native beastfolk of the badlands. Though it ended nearly a decade ago, its consequences still shape the region's politics and demographics and it remains the primary reason Al'Kirat has struggled to expand beyond their borders. The war also triggered the creation of the Slums, the legalization of slavery, and the political ascent of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Queen of Beasts", + "entries": [ + "When the tiefling migrants first arrived in Kirat, the banks of the Riohnar River were abundant with underground pockets of fresh water, enabling the tieflings to survive by digging wells to reach them. As Al'Kirat's wealth grew from the selling of Anubian treasures, word spread to the thousands of other tieflings still hiding beyond the sea, yearning for a home to call their own. These once-skeptical exiles would then make their own exodus to the burgeoning city, leading to a rapid increase in population.", + "The beastfolk of the region were held in check by a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, known then as the Queen of Beasts. She ruled the region by turning the beastfolk against each other, keeping them divided and weakened. From the moment the tieflings first arrived in the desert, their relations were tenuous at best; if not outright hostile. However, instead of challenging the newcomers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} grew infatuated by them, which did not sit well with the rest of the beastfolk.", + "Tensions reached a breaking point when the wells that sustained the Kirati began to run dry, pushing the tieflings to find a more reliable source of fresh water. Unfortunately, the lakes of the region were guarded by the beastfolk, who refused to share them and were ready to die for them.", + "For the first time in centuries, the beastfolk of Kirat had a common enemy. Their sudden unification meant {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} could no longer control them and she was unceremoniously deposed, replaced by a {@creature Harpy|XMM} named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} who now led the coalition of tribes and clans. Heightened tensions, failed negotiations, and a pressing need for water led to an inevitable conflict. Thus began the Beastwars." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A War for Water", + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk struck first. Kirati homes burned, entire settlements were razed, and tieflings were cornered and slain. Assaults were brutal and left few survivors.", + "Numerous and unpredictable, the beastfolk were difficult to stop. Harpies could fly in large numbers across vast distances, lizardfolk could travel covertly under the river, and the size and Strength of the minotaurs allowed them to defeat the Kirati in smaller skirmishes across the canyons of the region. By the sixth month of combat, the war had drawn in twice as many beastfolk, with more arriving en masse from the Beastlands, including clans of quaggoths, kenku, bugbears, worgs, and more. Even opportunistic goblins and ogres decided to join the fray, aiming to ambush and ransack Kirati caravans for baubles and treasure.", + "The Kirati were able to survive only by sacrificing all of their settlements with the exception of Al'Kirat, whose tall walls allowed for the tieflings to muster proper defenses against the onslaught.", + "The end to the brutal war came at the Battle of Deadrock, where Kirati forces clashed with a large beastfolk army on the Deadrock Buttes north of Al'Kirat. The labyrinthine passageways of the canyon offered no easy retreat for either army, and with neither side willing to surrender, the battle quickly turned gruesome. Chaos ruled as the fog of war descended; traps were set, ambushes were sprung, and armies became surrounded, leaving everyone uncertain of the state of the battle until the very end. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}, not yet the Vizier but already a leader among the Kirati, became famous for turning the canyon into a flaming caldera. Knowing the tieflings could withstand the flames far better than their enemies, he convoked a rain of fire that fell upon the battlefield, killing hundreds of Kirati but nearly three times the number of minotaurs, ultimately securing the victory. Nearly four thousand lives were lost that day.", + "The victory at the Battle of Deadrock gave the Kirati control over the Deadrock Buttes, as well as a fortified position from which to challenge the freshwater lakes in the Shining Plains to the north. With no way to defend the open plains, the minotaurs who held the region chose to retreat rather than to fight, allowing the Kirati to take control over the savannahs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Conflict", + "entries": [ + "With the Kirati firmly in control of the Deadrock Buttes and the nearby lakes, as well as the overwhelming defeat of the minotaurs, the beastfolk lost their appetite for war and the Beastwars finally ended. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} then led his forces against the goblins and ogres who had plagued the Kirati throughout the war. His army slaughtered the goblins and drove the survivors out of Kirat. The ogres were captured and imprisoned.", + "Al'Kirat quickly put the ogres to work in repairing the war-torn city. Their obedient and submissive nature ingratiated them with the Kirati. Seeing an opportunity, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} convinced the oligarchs of Al'Kirat to welcome all the other beastfolk prisoners captured during the war, to serve their sentences helping to rebuild the city. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} further swayed the law to permit citizens to purchase these beastfolk prisoners, both to fund the city's reparations and to distribute the workforce more effectively. The insidious impact of this decision only emerged years later, after the reconstruction of the city was completed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} had helped establish a new, grim form of slavery in the city, one far darker than the Kirati would have otherwise accepted. By that time, with the contracts signed and the law unequivocally enforcing their power, the city had to contend with its unfortunate decision: true slavery was legal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Today", + "entries": [ + "Today, the relationship between the Kirati and the beastfolk is fragile at best. The inhabitants of the Beastlands remain within their jungles, while the Kirati wisely avoid venturing too close to those woods. Some beastfolk peacefully live in Al'Kirat, most of whom arrived once as prisoners but later gained their freedom. Kenku, lizardfolk, and ogres have adapted well to city life; while minotaurs and harpies struggle with the tieflings' strict adherence to the law and usually depart for the desert as soon as they are freed.", + "The harpies, who had taken in the surviving minotaurs into their home, never truly ceased fighting. To this day, both harpies and minotaurs persist in their endless war, attacking caravans and thwarting any attempts the Kirati make to establish new settlements. The Kirati on their part have made several attempts to share the lakes and make peace, but {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has thwarted these efforts by using her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} to sow discord between the two. By perpetuating the conflict, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} can continue to capture and enslave rebel beastfolk for her own needs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Beastwars.webp" + }, + "title": "A Kirati settlement is attacked during the Beastwars" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What Happened to Lilith?", + "entries": [ + "After being deposed, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} vanished into the shadows, shedding her title of 'Queen of Beasts' to evade the assassins {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} had sent after her. For all intents and purposes, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} was believed dead\u2014and none mourned her passing.", + "In truth, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} was biding her time; having lost interest in the beastfolk she once controlled, she had now set her sights on a new target: the Kirati. Her obsession led to an unwholesome union with a Kirati soldier she fancied, resulting in the birth of the first {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}. Seeing the possibilities before her, the soldier and his seed was used to create dozens of these cursed creatures, until his heart finally gave out. By then, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} had developed an insatiable thirst for tiefling men and had a small army to begin her slow, insidious corruption of the city she had come to love." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Peoples of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Presented here are the species that inhabit the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings", + "entries": [ + "Tieflings are humans born with the blood of devils, usually as a result of dark rituals, infernal contracts, or unions between humans and these fiends. Branded by Hell, they exhibit traits such as horns, whipping tails, unusually sharp teeth, bright eyes, and unnatural skin colors, which distinguish them from their human ancestors. These tieflings fled death in human lands to the north and journeyed to Kirat in a mass exodus to build for themselves a new home. They now reside in Al'Kirat, the region's sole city and a hub of commerce.", + "The tieflings of Kirat and the city they built are central to the events of the adventure. For more information on the city and a detailed description of their culture and goals, see {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Overview of the City}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless noted otherwise, in addition to any other feature found in their stat block, all tieflings referenced in this book are assumed to have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, darkvision out of a range of 60 feet, and the ability to cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip at will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "The godless human lands of the north are perpetually consumed by war, death, and disease. Ambitious kings fight over the charred remains of villages, while bandit lords bribe them to defile, pillage, and enslave those under their dominion. Demon worship is on the rise in the dark alleys of their filthy cities. In these regions, tieflings are frequently regarded as fiendish spawn to be hunted and killed.", + "Humans who are exiled or sentenced to die are often shipped to Kirat's cursed dunes and abandoned there to perish. To survive, many of them band together, turning into bandits who ambush caravans passing through the dunes. Many peaceful humans also choose to travel to places such as Al'Kirat to escape the turmoil of their homelands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk of Kirat are anthropomorphic beings with humanoid bodies and animalistic features. Some believe they descend from the Aru, the deities of the ancient Anubian Empire, who themselves had hybrid forms combining humanoid and animal traits. In addition to their animal-like appearance, beastfolk often have abilities associated with the animals that make up their form. For instance, harpies can fly and sing like birds, while lizardfolk can swim and lay eggs like lizards.", + "Beastfolk are the native inhabitants of the Torn Lands. Following the fall of the Anubian Empire, some beastfolk established their own cities and kingdoms. Many were killed or displaced, while others integrated into the cultures of more powerful groups over time. There is no single culture or creed among the beastfolk; just as a tiger differs greatly from a boar, so do the various beastfolk groups and cultures found throughout these lands.", + "Generally speaking, the beastfolk speak a language they call Thru'aan, a form of Abyssal with hundreds of regional variations depending on the group of beastfolk that speaks it. Those fluent in Abyssal can understand Thru'aan. The reason why the beastfolk adopted Abyssal as the base for their language remains unknown, but it is nearly ubiquitous throughout their lands. In Al'Kirat, beastfolk speak Common when interacting openly in the city but switch to Thru'aan when communicating with others of their kind.", + "The badlands of Kirat are home to many types of beastfolk, with the most common being harpies, jackalweres, kenku, lizardfolk, and minotaurs. While these beastfolk generally adhere to their descriptions in the 5th edition Monster Manual, a few additions are detailed in each of their individual entries described in this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The harpies of Kirat are the only major group of beastfolk found north of the Beastlands to have retained their original territories after the Beastwars. They inhabit the high peaks of the Dustwind Buttes, sharing their homes with the minotaurs, who were displaced by the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Downs of Sleep", + "entries": [ + "Inhaling the scent of a harpy's feather can lull a creature to sleep. The feather must be pressed firmly to the creature's nose, and the creature must take a long, deep breath for the effect to work. The creature then falls asleep and awakens {@dice 1d8} hours later. A feather plucked from a harpy loses this ability after a single use.", + "Harpies are known to take hostages by grappling their victims and pressing their wings against their faces until they fall asleep. A creature grappled by a harpy must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or fall {@condition Unconscious} for {@dice 1d8} hours. Any damage awakens such a sleeping creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Leader", + "entries": [ + "A harpy named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} leads both the harpies and the minotaurs, and it is her exceptional tactical mind\u2014a rare trait among harpies\u2014that has kept her brood from succumbing to the might of the Kirati.", + "The labyrinthine layout of the buttes, coupled with the harpies' ability to fly and the minotaur's eidetic memory for mazes, makes a large-scale assault against them nearly impossible. Countless adventurers sent by Al'Kirat have perished in their attempts to slay {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk have a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in almost any environment. As a result, they can be found anywhere within Kirat. Their scales change color based on their habitat: swamp or forest lizardfolk usually have dark green scales, desert-dwelling lizardfolk take on light brown or dark reddish hues, and those in Al'Kirat display a variety of colors in between.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizard Brain", + "entries": [ + "The cold, pragmatic mind of a lizardfolk constantly reforges itself, shedding old personality traits and quirks while developing new ones to adapt to their current environment. A lizardfolk's tastes, desires, and goals are cycled and discarded, manufactured by their brains as a form of evolution, all designed to help them thrive in their current task. It is uncommon for a lizardfolk to maintain the same personality for longer than a month.", + "Many lizardfolk have willingly settled in Al'Kirat, perfectly adapting to its mercantile culture. These urban lizardfolk adopt an affable demeanor to avoid appearing threatening to the local community, while leveraging their superior craftsmanship skills to create and sell useful tools. Conversely, the lizardfolk in the wilds survive by constructing a bloodthirsty and violent personality, which helps them cope with the dangerous life they live." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Form", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk are hermaphroditic and all of them have the capability to lay eggs. At the time of breeding, each of them can choose whether they want to fertilize or be fertilized.", + "There are no males or females in lizardfolk society. Lizardfolk often speak in the third person, using terms such as 'this one' when referencing themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres roam the desert as jackals, blend into towns as humans, and ambush unsuspecting travelers as a hybrid form of the two. Even though they share similar bestial traits to beastfolk, the jackalweres of Kirat were created by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} using demonic magic, making them more akin to fiends than typical humanoids. Having stayed largely hidden since their creation, their existence remains a subject for rumors and superstition among both Kirati and beastfolk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres infiltrate Al'Kirat under Lilith's command. There, they scheme, bribe, and coerce as part of the Veiled Syndicate\u2014a powerful and secretive criminal organization. These jackalweres frequently abduct men for Lilith to mate with, resulting in the birth of more jackalweres to further grow her control over the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Pariahs", + "entries": [ + "While jackalweres can effectively mimic human appearance, they struggle comically with human mannerisms and social norms. It is not uncommon to hear a jackalwere say things like \"hello fellow human\" or \"this feeding ritual was most enjoyable.\" Disguised jackalweres might wear a shirt backwards, have two left shoes on, or find it difficult to eat with a fork. For these reasons, jackalweres usually avoid the spotlight whenever possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku", + "entries": [ + "Preferring the bustle of civilization to the harshness of the wilderness, kenku frequently congregate in large urban areas, forming close-knit, segregated communities within them. In Kirat, kenku reside exclusively in Al'Kirat. They like to live on the flat roofs of houses, particularly in the Slums.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mimicry", + "entries": [ + "Kenku are captivated by sounds and are often distracted by unusual noises around them. They possess an extraordinary ability to perfectly mimic any sound they hear, including voices. Their brains have an eidetic memory for sounds, enabling them to remember complex combinations of noises with astonishing precision even years after hearing them.", + "In Al'Kirat, kenku are often employed as listeners during important business meetings or legal trials, ensuring that every word spoken is accurately recorded. Some criminals have been caught solely because a kenku overheard their confession and replicated it flawlessly for the proper authorities or judges to hear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onomatopoeia", + "entries": [ + "The brain of a kenku does not associate images with names as other creatures do; they associate images with sounds. Thus, a kenku might call a clock a 'Tick-Tock' or a cat a 'Meow' in conversation, as these terms are easier for them to remember. It is common for kenku to identify people by a catchphrase they frequently say or a distinctive sound they make.", + "Most kenku use onomatopoeia to describe sounds, but some will accurately mimic the sound itself when precision is necessary, such as distinguishing between two similar objects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Minotaurs", + "entries": [ + "The minotaurs once inhabited the savannahs of Kirat until they were displaced at the end of the Beastwars. They now live amongst the harpies of the Dustwind Buttes. Rebel minotaurs attack Kirati on sight, while those living in Al'Kirat are typically prisoners, serving their time as slaves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuned to Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Minotaurs are deeply attuned to the spirits of the land, sometimes hearing their messages in the rustling leaves, the blowing wind, or the waves in the water. Those who dedicate themselves to interpreting these messages become seers, who commune with the spirits and use their wisdom to guide their tribes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirit Effigy", + "entries": [ + "For one reason or another, spirits can become naturally drawn to a specific location and object. Minotaurs devote their lives to visiting these sites and collecting these items, sometimes decorating their attire with them to earn the spirits' favor in their daily lives. These objects can be a simple rock, a carved piece of wood, or even biological remains such as a bone or a clump of hair. Minotaur settlements center around a tall effigy composed of hundreds of these objects, often shaped into forms such as that of a large face, a bonfire, or even a building. 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Now that the goblins have been driven out of the region, ogres are only found in the city of Al'Kirat. Most are either slaves or servants, while the rest spend their time searching for anyone to tell them what to do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Way", + "entries": [ + "Ogres always pursue their goals in the simplest, laziest, and most straightforward manner, particularly such that it minimizes their risk of harm. Since their goals are usually related to food, it often means obeying and capitulating to the whims of a master in exchange for sustenance.", + "Ogres have no pride and no desire for long-term self fullfillment. This trait has enabled ogres to survive in Kirat despite their severe lack of intellect, as when authority demands their compliance, they readily submit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila have a warmongering culture that often leads to endless conflicts and civil wars within their kingdom. They believe in a paradise called 'Ouro,' whose entrance lies on the highest plateau of their realm, guarded by a colossal serpent known as 'The Silent Snake.' This paradise is said to hold cities of gold, where the mightiest warriors are transformed into massive dinosaurs, to live the rest of their existence as apex predators. Orcs dedicate their lives to proving themselves as the strongest in any way they can, hoping to earn entrance into this paradise upon their death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bond with Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs possess a deep affinity with dinosaurs, enabling them to sense their emotions and understand the meanings of their bellows. This bond has enabled the orcs of O'grila to tame, breed, and train the dinosaurs of the region. By training dinosaurs to understand the Orcish language, both groups are able to communicate, albeit in a rudimentary manner. This bond forges a powerful attachment, with orcs and their dinosaurs willing to die for one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bone Wielding", + "entries": [ + "Metal is forbidden in all of O'grila, so the orcs craft their armor and weapons from the bones of great dinosaurs. Believing that vibrant plumage makes dinosaurs more intimidating, the orcs have adopted this feature into their attire. They wear large, colorful feathers in their everyday clothes, and their armor is adorned with intricate feathery designs to stand out in combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves come from Drek'Alor, an arid valley west of Kirat, beyond the Dry Peaks of Karatuir. Their kingdom lies under the tall mountains of the region, where they have constructed their cities below ground. Each mountain houses a single city, and all the cities are connected by vast networks of underground tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Millennia at War", + "entries": [ + "Due to the dwarves' aversion to living above ground, the Anubians never perceived their growing power as a threat. This allowed them to become one of the few allies of the ancient gnolls during their reign thousands of years ago. However, when the Darakni launched their attack and the Cataclysm ravaged the land, the dwarves were left to pick up the pieces.", + "The small hives of Darakni that survived the destruction turned their relentless attacks onto the dwarves and have continued to do so for the last two thousand years. The network of tunnels between the dwarven cities became an endless battleground that the dwarves have been steadily losing ever since. Four of their seven ancestral cities have already been claimed by the insects and now lie as abandoned ruins, with the tunnels leading to these cities sealed to keep the Darakni at bay.", + "With few exceptions, dwarves found beyond Drek'Alor are the survivors of these cities destroyed by the swarms. Since all major tunnels leading in and out of the surviving capitals are entrenched in perpetual war, these survivors have no choice but to live in exile, unable to return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Firearms", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. The only known grimstone deposits are found in the mountains they inhabit, making it an extremely rare resource. After centuries of meticulous craftsmanship and technological advancement, the dwarves of Drek'Alor created Grimfire Pistols, deadly firearms that utilize the explosive properties of this mineral.", + "The Ammunition consists of an iron pellet coated in a sticky resin that binds black powder to its surface. When fired, the iron pellet flies at incredible speeds toward its target, exploding upon impact.", + "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of {@adventure the Black Company|SoD|10|The Black Company}\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Dwarf, One Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Nearly every dwarf carries a Grimfire Pistol, but it is rare for one to have enough grimpowder for more than a single reload. Many dwarves safeguard the last shot of their Grimfire Pistol for decades, if not centuries, treasuring the powder as a solemn keepsake of their lost home\u2014a home they know they can never reclaim.", + "If you wish to have a dwarf wield a grimfire pistol, you can give them the 'Grimfire Pistol' feature described ahead. Outside of Drek'Alor, grimfire firearms are rare, and without the grimpowder to reload them, they are useless.", + "Grimpowder is extremely valuable, with a pound worth several times its weight in gold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon (NPCs shoot with a +7 to hit). Reach: 30/90 ft. Hit: 26 (4d12) Piercing damage.}", + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. 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Tall walls protect it from enemies, while deep coffers finance its wide streets and towering spires. The city of Al'Kirat is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Mines", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate and leads the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} of Kirat, lairs in these damp tunnels. For more information on the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and the layout of her lair, see '{@adventure Lair of the Lamia|SoD|7|Lair of the Lamia}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastlands", + "entries": [ + "The Beastlands encompass a vast, lush region of jungle situated nearly 20 miles south of Al'Kirat, extending an additional 100 miles to the west. Numerous water tunnels that run underneath Kirat emerge in the Beastlands, creating lakes that enrich the region's lush landscape. This valley is home to hundreds of beastfolk tribes, many with settlements large enough to be considered cities. Most tribes are isolated and fiercely territorial. Shambala, the largest city in the Beastlands, is a unique settlement where various beastfolk tribes live together in harmony.", + "To this day, the number of beastfolk in the Beastlands and the locations of their cities remain a mystery to the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breath of Life", + "entries": [ + "Control over the Beast Lakes led to the founding of Breath of Life, a settlement created by caravaneers eager to profit from the freshwater trade. They now make continuous trips transporting water from Breath of Life to Qadiran Gate, Al'Kirat, and even to the distant town of Tail's End.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "150 (75% tiefling, 20% human, 4% beastfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "A small council of merchants governs the town. They seldom meet and rarely agree on rules or laws. As a result, the inhabitants are mostly left to their own devices." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "The town exports barrels of freshwater, each weighing 200 lbs and holding 20 gallons of water, priced at 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per barrel. Caravans journeying to Al'Kirat and back require a two day travel. Such caravans usually consist of 10 camels, each carrying two barrels of water, protected by 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] (paid 4 gp each for the round trip), and managed by up to five {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} who collectively own the camels." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beast Lakes", + "entries": [ + "Known as the Beast Lakes, these three bodies of water\u2014 one by Breath of Life and two others to the northwest and southwest of the settlement\u2014are the tieflings' sole source of fresh drinking water. The Beastwars came to an end when the Kirati wrested control of the lake settled in what is nowadays Breath of Life.", + "In recent years, the lakes have been drying up rapidly, and the Kirati worry they will eventually need to find another alternative source to sustain their population.", + "Once, healthy rivers fed these lakes, thanks to minotaur seers who communed with the spirits of the land and bargained for their aid. These ancient spirits harbor resentment towards the Kirati, who destroyed the effigies that once contained them. The Kirati thus pay the price with dry riverbanks and rapidly shrinking lakes. The seers alone possess the knowledge to appease the spirits' wrath, but believing the spirits' anger to be just, they simply wait for the day when the Kirati's thirst will remain unquenched." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deadrock Buttes", + "entries": [ + "A butte is an isolated hill with steep, vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. The Deadrock Buttes are filled with thousands of these formations, towering several hundred feet high and creating labyrinthine passageways that cut through the canyon.", + "Beastfolk lived here once, until the end of the Beastwars. These buttes are now home to wild animals and {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dry Peaks of Tarakuir", + "entries": [ + "These mountains separate Kirat from the dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor. Small clans of goblins inhabit both the surface and the depths of the mountain. From time to time, earth elementals can be seen wandering through the mountains, bound by the dwarves eons ago to scout and defend their borders.", + "Tarakuir was the underground dwarven city that gave the mountain range its name. Nearly two thousand years ago, the city was overrun and destroyed by Darakni. As the city fell, all tunnels leading in and out were permanently sealed to stop the insects from spreading to the rest of the kingdom. Most of the citizens, unable to escape in time, were entombed with the enemy and left to die. The city's location remains a closely guarded secret to prevent anyone from reopening the tunnels and unleashing the deadly swarm trapped within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dustwind Buttes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Far larger than its sister to the west, the Dustwind Buttes extend partially into the Great Wasteland. This region is home to the harpies and minotaurs of Kirat, who dwell in rocky huts perched onto the pinnacles of the buttes. They have built simple bridges that span the flat tops of the buttes, allowing for the formation of large settlements high up that remain safe from Kirati attacks from down below.", + "The Dustwind Buttes echoes with all manner of sounds, dominated by the singing and screeching of the harpies.", + "Water is a constant concern for the beastfolk here. They survive by extracting water from the blood they drink, the few fruits they find, and the fresh water they steal. Minotaur druids frequently appease the spirits of the land for the little moisture they get, sometimes even summoning the rare light rain that falls on their territory.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "2,000 (80% Arrakia harpy tribe, 17% Mok'Tar minotaur clan, 2% Ogre, 1% Lizardfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} is the {@creature Harpy|XMM} matriarch of the Arrakia tribe and the symbolic leader of what remains of the beastfolk rebellion. She devotes all her efforts to harnessing the rampaging desires of the beastfolk, channeling their focus into successful guerrilla-style attacks that thwart the Kirati's efforts to expand. {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} is the current chieftain of the Mok'Tar minotaur clan. He has become a tyrant, embittered by the death of his father in the Beastwars." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rebel Army", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} is capable of assembling a disorganized force of 1,000 {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} and 250 {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Banditry. The rebels engage in the ambushing and plundering of travelers, caravans, and ships passing through the badlands. They survive on the food they pillage, supplemented by fish from the Riohnar River and wildlife hunted in the Shining Plains. The treasure they loot is traded with both human bandits and lizardfolk from the Wasteland." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Dustwind_Buttes.webp" + }, + "title": "Dustwind Buttes" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forbidden Jungles", + "entries": [ + "The jungles to the north are home to savage {@creature Troll|XMM|Trolls}, {@creature Giant Spider|XMM|Giant Spiders}, and what the Kirati believe to be the last of the Goblins in Kirat. An unknown magic has made the trolls {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire, turning them into a terrifying threat that the Kirati have endeavored to avoid.", + "The only known beastfolk inhabiting this region are the {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}, pale-haired, wolverine-like humanoids. They domesticate the jungle's native spiders and weave expansive settlements from their webs, perched high in the treetops." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Qadiran Gate", + "entries": [ + "The Qadiran Gate is a Kirati fortress that guards a critical choke-point between the Deadrock Buttes and the Riohnar River, build primarily to protect the lakes. Caravans journeying from Al'Kirat to Breath of Life and back use the fortress as a checkpoint, where they can eat and rest. The soldiers are kept busy by constant skirmishes against rebel minotaurs and harpies, working tirelessly to secure the passage for the vital deliveries of water into the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Ruins", + "entries": [ + "These ruins are the remnants of Kirati settlements that fell to the beastfolk during the Beastwars. The beastfolk launched their attacks from the hills, the river, and the skies, leaving the Kirati helpless against the relentless assault that came from every direction. The survivors of these destroyed settlements were relocated to mudbrick makeshift homes within Al'Kirat, which gradually developed into the Slums of the city.", + "No significant effort has been made to resettle these locations, as the minotaurs and harpies of the Dustwind Buttes continually disrupt any such attempts. As a result, these areas are now used exclusively as makeshift barracks for the Kirati soldiers who patrol the region, who utilize the ruined buildings to store supplies and rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riohnar River", + "entries": [ + "The coastline rises several hundred feet above the sea, making it impossible for ships to disembark along its rocky cliffs. Fortunately, the Rionhar River cuts through the cliff face and extends thousands of miles inland. Ships can follow this river from the sea and disembark at the few suitable moors located inside, such as within the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The Riohnar River is a {@b saltwater river}, as such, it cannot satisfy the thirst of the region's population. Nevertheless, it provides an abundant supply of fish and serves as a vital trade route with a direct access to the sea.", + "Approximately 90 miles inland, the river enters a cave system and transforms into a subterranean river. Underground, it splinters into dozens of smaller rivers that spread throughout the continent. Some of these rivers filter through the ground and emerge in the Beastlands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dimensions", + "entries": [ + "While it passes through the badlands, the Riohnar River spans an average width of 200 feet and reaches an average depth of 50 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shining Plains", + "entries": [ + "An expansive savannah stretches from the Dustwind and Deadrock Buttes to the Forbidden Forest by the coastline. With few hills and sparse tree cover, the yellow grass of the Shining Plains extends endlessly across the horizon. Abandoned minotaur effigies can still be seen scattered throughout the plains.", + "Various beasts graze and hunt throughout the savannah, such as {@creature Lion|XMM|Lions}, {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM|Rhinoceroses}, antelopes, {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}, {@creature Jackal|XMM|Jackals}, warthogs, {@creature Hawk|XMM|Hawks}, wildebeests, and {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants}. {@creature Wild dog|ToA|Wild Dogs}, in particular, overbreed in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tail's End", + "entries": [ + "Tail's End was founded to address Al'Kirat's growing demand for stone. As the city prospered and its population swelled, the need for sturdy walls and proper housing became pressing. Unable to sustain the high cost of importing stone from other kingdoms, the tieflings established this town and its quarry to provide a reliable local supply.", + "The settlement uses a massive lift (see 'The Great Lift') to lower workers to the cliffside, where they extract stone directly from the cliff's face.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Lift", + "entries": [ + "The Great Lift is an engineering marvel, commissioned by the Sultana and constructed by the dwarves of Drek'Alor, it is designed to facilitate the cutting of valuable stone from the cliff's walls. Though it has the capability to descend the full 1,000 feet down to the base of the cliff, fear of the monstrous denizens of the Scourged Lands has prevented it from ever being lowered that far.", + "The grand construction uses counterweights to automate the ascent of the lift, while the descent is managed by a complex block and tackle system\u2014the latter which needs the Strength of either ten men or three ogres to operate. These workers must push a heavy pulley until the lift lowers to the desired level, then they press a lever to lock the breaks. After enough stone is quarried, the lever is disengaged, and the lift gently rises automatically back to the top." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "300 (76% tiefling, 12% enslaved ogres, 7% human, 2% enslaved minotaurs, 2% jackalweres)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate (see '{@adventure Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Stone-cutting and delivery. The town exports units of cut stone, including granite, basalt, and sandstone, all valued at an average of 1.5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per pound. Caravans depart weekly for a four-day round trip to Al'Kirat. Each caravan typically includes 20 {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels} and 4 enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, each bearing up to 200 lbs of stone. The convoy is guarded by 10 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] (each earning 4 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the trip) and 2 additional enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} who assist with its defense. The caravan is managed by up to 10 merchants (use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) who oversee the operation. The caravan typically returns to Tail's End with coffers containing as much as 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per trip." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Scourged Lands", + "entries": [ + "The lands south of the Beastlands (not marked on the map) are cloaked in dark jungles teeming with even darker beastfolk. Among these, sadistic serpent-men, murderous dark-scale lizardfolk, man-eating apes, monstrous vampiric bats, and Sobek\u2014crocodile beastfolk\u2014roam the hidden corners of these savage wilds.", + "The Scourged Lands are shrouded in a pervasive fog known as 'The Shade.' This fog crystallizes the souls of all who perish within it, turning their spirits into quartz. The stronger the soul, the purer the gem, which is often used as currency among the region's inhabitants.", + "The only direct route to the Scourged Lands is through the lift at Tail's End, which descends hundreds of feet into the jungles below. Otherwise, one would need to traverse the Beastlands and travel hundreds of miles to reach it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "To the east of Al'Kirat lies an endless sea of sand. Widely believed to be cursed, the sand possesses a dark red color resembling rust, which absorbs and vanishes any and all trace of water that touches it. As a result, nothing grows within these dunes, turning it into a dry wasteland unsuited for most forms of life. The humans and pirates from the north call it the 'Crimson Waste', the dwarves and other ancient scholars refer to it as the 'Red Desert of Anubia,' the orcs of the Kingdom of O'grila fear it as the 'Sea of No Water,' while the Kirati have chosen to name it simply: 'The Great Wasteland.'", + "Until the last few decades, the civilizations of the world considered the Wasteland to be nothing but a barren domain of death. A place populated by monsters, fools, and the occasional undead; a region only suited for the banished\u2014sent there to die. However, the Wasteland is filled with the ruins of an ancient and powerful civilization\u2014a fallen empire that left behind untold riches hidden behind the vaults of their many ruined cities, now sunken under the cursed red sand.", + "No one has been able to map the entire Wasteland, believed to extend nearly 400 miles at its longest and close to 250 miles at its widest. Even in the small portion found within Kirat, which the Kirati have attempted to explore for years, the dangers and vastness of the dune has allowed only for the major natural structures to be mapped. Most of the Wasteland remains either completely undiscovered, kept secret by the few who exploit it, or guarded by deadly forces that kill any who find it.", + "For descriptions of locations found within the Wasteland, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Wasteland.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Cursed Dunes", + "entries": [ + "The great Cataclysm wrought by the Aru disintegrated everything within its grasp, a magical devastation unparalleled in this world. To ensure nothing survived its wrath, a magical taint spread through the ruptured land, seeping into every nook and designed to devour all life. This taint, expected to eventually subside and dissipate, instead evolved. Its mutations vary from region to region. Here in the Wasteland, it takes the form of a vast cursed red desert possessed by the spirit of a dark and mysterious entity. This being saps the energy of those who walk it, feeds on the blood that spills within it, and controls the dead that perish around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red Sand", + "entries": [ + "The sand of the Wasteland contains a unique particle, a byproduct of the destructive magics of the Cataclysm. The orcs of the region call it the 'Rust,' as it gives the dunes their dark reddish tone. The term has spread amongst the denizens of Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Water", + "entries": [ + "Rust climbs over any water it touches. This creates the illusion that the sand 'drinks' and destroys any water that lands on it, while it is actually pushing the water deep underground. This creates a vicious cycle: no water evaporates from the dunes, no humidity forms, no clouds or rain are produced, and the land dries more and more as time passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing Blood", + "entries": [ + "Prolonged contact with fresh blood removes the red taint from the sand. When blood is spilled in the Wasteland, it sinks beneath the sand, much like water. As it accumulates beneath the surface, the blood slowly destroys the Rust from the bottom up. If enough blood is spilled in one area, it will continue to remove the Rust until it reaches the surface, creating capillary channels that connect to deep underground reservoirs, where water has pooled for millennia, to the surface. These small channels result in the formation of water springs.", + "Only a rare few are aware of this phenomenon, typically those keen on spilling blood in the dunes.", + "No existing civilization understands what the Rust truly is or how it functions. These cultures regard the Rust as either a curse on the land or as the physical manifestation of the Will of the Sands (see below). Either way, they make every effort to prevent the red sand from spreading beyond the Wasteland and into their domains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Will_of_the_Sands.webp" + }, + "title": "An emanation of the Will of the Sands" + }, + "A mysterious presence lingers within the Wasteland. This presence is felt only in regions filled with the red sand and requires several days of exposure before a creature can sense it. Once felt, however, it is a tangible and undeniable sensation\u2014 akin to a perpetual feeling of being watched. Caravaneers have dubbed the ominous presence, the 'Will of the Sands.'", + "The Will is a corruptive force born of the Cataclysm\u2014an insidious, fractured being that thirsts for the blood of the living. Its influence rides on the wind, filling the ears of travelers with disjointed whispers of death and despair. Many who sleep within the Wasteland are haunted by nightmares where they suffocate, buried alive in an endless sea of sand. Animals that remain in the dunes too long are often driven to madness, turning violent and unpredictable.", + "Creatures that perish in the dunes are sometimes raised as undead\u2014their skin flayed to the bone, leaving only a skeleton covered in the cursed Rust. These undead, called 'Rustbone Skeletons', roam the dunes in search of living creatures to slay. Their appearance is usually preceded by ominous whispers floating in the wind, leading some to surmise they are controlled or directed by the Will of the Sands.", + "The true nature of the dark spirit remains unknown, even to the gods. The Aru fear they might have created or awakened something both terrible and uncontrollable. To prevent the spread of this taint into their celestial realms, the Aru closed the gateways into the Duaat, leaving the avatars of several remaining Aru\u2014and all else\u2014behind to face their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powers of the Will", + "entries": [ + "The abilities of the Will of the Sands are intentionally kept vague. It is meant to be an otherworldly force of nature, beyond taming or understanding. It lacks a 'core' or 'mind,' and cannot coherently communicate with mortals. It is a fleeting sentience whose desires produce physical manifestations confined to areas filled with the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control Undead", + "entries": [ + "The Will can exert control over the dead found within the Wasteland, manipulating them to attack living creatures. This influence cannot dominate neither sentient Undead nor those who are already controlled by another force or magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manipulate Wind", + "entries": [ + "The Will can influence the winds, creating sandstorms, forming blowouts, and spreading the red sands beyond the boundaries of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Messages", + "entries": [ + "The Will can produce ominous whispers in the wind and inflict terrifying nightmares on creatures. These messages are always incoherent and invariably related to death or blood." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Will", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands is neither good nor evil. It lacks any sense of self-preservation or true Intelligence. Its essence is too dissociated to communicate or be communicated with. Creatures driven mad by the Wasteland often repeat the phrase 'Ashes and dust,' a mantra that is pervasive in the nightmares it gives to creatures that hear its dark whispers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands aims to spill as much bloods as possible within its territory. It assists those who bring bloodshed while hindering those who try to prevent it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Support", + "entries": [ + "Here are the four main ways by which you can showcase the existence of the Will of the Sands, without directly showcasing its existence:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes have an ever-present, ominous presence", + "entries": [ + "Creatures trying to relax, meditate, or sleep feel as if someone is right there with them, intending to hurt them. This feeling leaves them uncomfortable and paranoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes try to bury its victims", + "entries": [ + "Creatures slowly sink into the sand whenever they remain still. Sleeping creatures often awaken half-buried. Living beings sink faster and deeper in the sand than non-living objects or constructs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes crave blood", + "entries": [ + "Creatures bleed faster when their wounds are submerged in the red sand. It also requires extra effort to pull a bleeding limb out of the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes hide and reveal what they wish", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes a powerful wind blows away the sand to reveal an important secret or a valuable treasure, while other times it creates sandstorms to ward off creatures or to bury objects from sight. These acts are not subtle to the observant." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands can either help or hinder the player characters, all depending on whether the outcome will cause more or less bloodshed. If the characters are hunting enemies or seeking tools to use for killing, they may find the dunes easier to traverse or their objectives easier to find. However, if they are fleeing from pursuers or attempting to save others from doom, they might find the dunes slowing them down, obscuring their escape routes, or clearing the way for their enemies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alterations to Life & Magic", + "entries": [ + "The Great Wasteland is tainted with a lingering magical poison, a dark legacy of the great Cataclysm unleashed by the Aru millennia ago. While much of this corruptive residue has dissipated over time, some remains potent enough to affect creatures today.", + "The following rules apply for all creatures in the Wasteland. Creatures can avoid these limitations by stepping into an area designated as an 'Oasis', where the Rust is not present and the Will of the Sands holds no power.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Long Rests", + "entry": "While characters can sleep to fend off exhaustion, they cannot gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Wasteland. Short rests function as normal. Magic items that normally restore their charges or abilities at dawn now do so only while at an Oasis." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakened Portals and Barriers", + "entry": "Extradimensional portals, like those formed by the {@spell Rope Trick|XPHB} spell, and force barriers, such as those created by the {@spell Leomund's Tiny Hut|XPHB} spell, last only half their usual duration, up to a maximum of one hour. Magic items with permanent portals or barriers, such as the extradimensional portal found within a {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}, have their effects suspended while in the Wasteland." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Water is Sand", + "entry": "Spells and effects intended to conjure food or drinkable water fail while within the dunes, producing only dust and sand instead. Conjured sustenance brought into the Wasteland functions as normal; but expires after 24 hours." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Persistent Death Saves [Optional]", + "entry": "Failed {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws} accrued while in the Wasteland persist and do not reset back to 0, even if a character is stabilized or healed. Only by reaching an Oasis, leaving the Wasteland, or by being resurrected from death can a character clear any of their accumulated failed {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "An Oasis is an area in the Wasteland where the Will of the Sands holds no power, generally because the location is either freed or shielded from the Rust. Sand without Rust retains its traditional yellowish color, and any such location is free from the magical hindrances associated with the Wasteland as described under 'Alterations to Life & Magic'.", + "Typically, though not always, Oases have a spring of pure water. In the Wasteland, water springs can only form in areas free from Rust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Safe-Havens", + "entries": [ + "Oases are special in {@i Sands of Doom} because they are free from the limitations and penalties characters face while traveling through the Wasteland. For instance, characters cannot gain the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Wasteland, unless they do so within the bounds of an Oasis. Undead controlled by the Will of the Sands cannot enter the bounds of an Oasis.", + "Areas that count as an Oasis will have the term 'Oasis' clearly stated, either as part of the location's title or in its description.", + "A location within the Wasteland is only considered an Oasis when it is specifically marked as such, or when it satisfies any of the requirements described below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earth", + "entries": [ + "The location is 200 feet deep, such as within a cave where the red sand cannot penetrate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "It is within 30 feet of a natural water source that cannot or has not sunk into the sand, such as a river or lake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sky", + "entries": [ + "It is more than 500 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Removing an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms or strong winds that bring Rust into an Oasis can eventually destroy it. If enough Rust is blown over a spring, the Rust will cover the water and eventually push it further down into the ground. During this time, the area becomes a dangerous {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. If the Rust continues to pile up, it will eventually sink the water so deep that the once beautiful spring will become just another stretch of dry land amidst the dunes.", + "Most long-standing Oases in the Wasteland have natural ways to prevent the accumulation of Rust on the water, otherwise they would have disappeared long ago. Some exist within large caves where the wind can't blow, others are protected by large cliffs that shield them from the wind or have animals that inadvertently drink the floating Rust when they consume water from the spring. When no such natural protection is available, a spring can be kept alive by purposefully removing the Rust from it, a task made easier by the fact that Rust always floats to the top of the water.", + "To avoid drinking Rust, caravaneers know to always sink their waterskins below the surface of the water. Drinking too much Rust causes internal bleeding and can be deadly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creating an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Aside from spilling excessive amounts of blood in a single location, there is currently only one other way to create an Oasis: by burying the still-beating hearts of living creatures. This secret process was discovered by a dryad named Ashae. See '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|6|Ashae's Grove}' for more information on this method." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecology of the Wastes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/The_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "The Wasteland" + }, + "The Wasteland is a no man's land where the only rule is 'kill or be killed'. Gold has little value when your stomach is empty and your waterskin is dry. The few springs of water hidden throughout the dunes are fiercely defended by their occupants, who are ready to kill anyone who discovers them.", + "During the day, monsters and beasts fight and slaughter each other for territory, their battles echoing across the barren landscape. But as the sun sets and Darkness envelops the Wasteland, even these fearsome creatures cower in fear, for the night belongs to the undead. Rising from the sand, haunting mummies and red-tinted skeletons roam the Wasteland, seeking to slay the living for their blood.", + "In this harsh and unforgiving environment, survival is a constant struggle, and trust is a luxury few can afford. The Wasteland is a place where the strong prey upon the weak, and the only law is the law of the wild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Packs of beasts such as rhinoceroses, axe beaks, elephants, goats, camels, worgs, and boars sometimes migrate through the dunes in large groups. Whether driven by instinct or as learned behavior, they often know where to find water, and travel from one watering hole to another as they journey across the Wasteland. These packs are large and dangerous, usually avoided by all but the strongest of predators. Occasionally, a member of the herd strays from the pack and wanders aimlessly until it perishes from thirst.", + "With death so plentiful in the Wasteland, scavenging beasts thrive year-round on its spoils. Whether due to packs of animals fighting each other over a spring of water, or some beast collapsing from sheer exhaustion, there are always scavengers nearby to finish the job. Scavengers include animals such as hyenas and vultures, as well as giant centipedes, giant scorpions, and swarms of small insects.", + "Large monstrous predators thrive only when they are able to hunt the migratory herds of beasts that travel across the dunes. Monsters such as ankhegs and bulettes burrow deep to find water and hunt by dragging their prey safely under the sand. The tunnels they create usually collapse relatively quickly, except when found near the mountains\u2014where they form cave systems that become safe havens for small mammals and lizards. Other monsters, such as manticores, kill or wound members of these large bestial herds from a safe distance, before waiting for the rest of the pack to leave in order to devour the isolated victim. Manticores, in particular, obtain all the water they need by drinking the blood of their prey.", + "Many of the Oases in the Wasteland contain fish. The water pushed underground by the Rust forms water tunnels that sometimes connect to large aquifers teeming with aquatic life. When a water spring forms within an Oasis, fish from these aquifers can often find their way to the surface." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flora", + "entries": [ + "Vegetation is scarce, as befits a land with no water. Small shrubs and pitiful grasses grow atop hills and mountains where the Rust is seldom present, but green trees are nothing more than a mythical legend in the Wasteland. The closest thing to a forest are the petrified husks of ancient trees, blackened and devoid of life, standing derelict across the wastes. These charred remains serve only as perches for the vultures that hunger in the region.", + "Some succulents survive in the remote higher reaches of the mountains, but only a precious few store any water. These plants defend their liquid reserves with sharp spines. Because many scavengers of the desert have stomachs capable of digesting virtually anything they eat, the flora of the dunes evolved to rely on spines and stealth as their main defense, rather than bitterness or natural toxins. These plants grow almost exclusively underground, barely extending more than a few inches above the surface, and never bloom any flowers. Some animals, such as desert boars, have developed sensitive noses capable of detecting the scent of these plants, allowing them to dig and eat them. Most herbivores must gather at the Oases of the dune to survive, where plants bloom heartily.", + "Carnivorous plants are not uncommon in the Wasteland. These plants have a single long stem that rises from reservoirs of water deep underground to the surface. Some have bulbous mouths meant to catch insects, while others, such as the famous razorvine, have tentacle-like vines. These vines constrict prey, dragging them under the sand in order to asphyxiate them. The corpse remains entangled beneath the surface as the razorvine slowly feeds on it for months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Skeletons covered in Rust obey the Will of the Sands, whose command is always to spill the blood of the living. These skeletons can be of beastfolk, tieflings, humans, beasts of burden, dinosaurs, giants, or any other creature with a skeleton that dies within the red dunes. When not directly commanded, they remain perfectly still\u2014gradually becoming buried by the sand as time passes. These undead don't actively roam the dunes unless traveling towards a specific target. Since the Will of the Sands knows the location of all beings within the Wasteland, encounters with these skeletons are usually ambushes. These skeletons can appear at any time, day or night, at the whims of the Will.", + "Scattered across the endless expanse of the Wasteland are hundreds of thousands of mummies. Once ancient citizens of the Anubian Empire, their protective wards have long vanished, and they have awoken as undead\u2014aimlessly seeking to consume the life-force of the living. Abhorring the sun, they either bury themselves in the sand or hide inside Anubian ruins during the day, emerging to roam the dunes at night. They are the reason why no sane creature dares to travel once the sun comes down. With poor eyesight but keen hearing, these mummies ensure that creatures making noise after sundown quickly learn why the Wasteland is so eerily silent after dark. It is unclear whether the Will of the Sands controls the mummies of the Wasteland. A mummy brought back to life transforms into a {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringer}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are elementals too weak to manifest a physical body. They exist as tiny, invisible forces of energy that traverse the dunes, capable only of manipulating the sand around them and communicating in faint whispers. These spirits move constantly, traveling in groups of thousands, endlessly chattering about the sights they witness.", + "Driven by an unquenchable thirst, Sand Spirits are irresistibly drawn to any visible source of water. Whether it's a spring in an Oasis, an open waterskin hanging from a traveler's belt, or even a stream created by a creature urinating in the sand, they will converge upon it. Once a source is detected, the spirits gather in droves, whispering the word \"water\" in Primordial (Terran) over and over again.", + "Unless the water source is blocked, the Sand Spirits will try to drink it by splashing their sand-covered form into the water. Any water touched by the sand starts to disappear as the elemental motes consume it. When the Sand Spirits drink, they become ecstatic and hyperactive, creating bursts of sand that crisscross and swirl throughout the area until the water is depleted or blocked from their reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Water for Information", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are kind to those who offer them water, willing to converse and answer questions if they are able to understand Primordial (Terran). Generally, these spirits will answer one question per gallon of water they are able to drink. They possess knowledge of everything that occurs within the dunes and always speak the truth, though their responses are limited to two-word sentences. While their knowledge is extensive, they are not omnipresent and only know what they can directly see and hear. For example, they may know of the location of a buried chest but not the details of its contents.", + "A group of Sand Spirits typically needs about 20 gallons of water to feel fully satisfied. If given less, they will persistently chant \"water\" until they either receive the full 20 gallons or {@dice 2d4} hours pass, whichever comes first. Feeding Sand Spirits water late at night can result in them preventing an entire caravan from sleeping, as they will continuously and loudly ask for more until dawn of the next day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drunk Spirits", + "entries": [ + "When Sand Spirits are offered alcohol instead of water, they become drunk and exhibit mischievous and malicious behavior. In this state, they may fill shoes with sand, place sand over the mouths of sleeping creatures, squirt sand into eyes, create small pits in the sand for people to trip into, or fill backpacks with copious amounts of sand. This behavior usually lasts for {@dice 2d4} hours before their drunkenness subsides and they depart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Sand_Spirits.webp" + }, + "title": "Sand Spirits" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Perytons are monstrous, birdlike creatures distinguished by the antlers on their head and the humanoid-like shadows that they cast. While they primarily inhabit the Southspire Mountains, lack of food and overpopulation have forced many to migrate to the Westspire Mountains. The perytons of the Wasteland possess a unique ability to steal the hearts of creatures without killing them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heart Stealers", + "entries": [ + "A peryton's cursed talon has the ability to snatch a humanoid creature's heart with a single, precise touch. This occurs when its claw makes direct contact with the chest of an unconscious creature. Upon such contact, there is a small explosion of bone and flesh, as the heart is magically extracted and affixed to the peryton's claw, leaving a perfectly hollow cavity in the victim's torso. The removed heart remains fresh and continues to beat as long as it is in physical contact with the peryton, and it can persist for up to 1 hour after being separated from the monstrosity.", + "Stealing a creature's heart does not deal extra damage to them, nor does it confer any penalty beyond those described below in this entry." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Unless the victim was slain by other means during the battle, the loss of its heart to a peryton does not result in death. The victim is able to behave as normal after the incident, capable of eating, sleeping, and of taking any action it normally could take. However, it quickly develops a profound emotional numbness and an inability to experience joy, love, sorrow, or rage, instead feeling a strong growing detachment from the world around them.", + "Every 24 hours, the victim must succeed on a {@dc 5} Charisma saving throw or begin to experience suicidal ideation. A creature with suicidal thoughts makes all ability checks and saving throws with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}. Each time the Charisma saving throw is successful, the DC cumulatively increases by 5. After three failed saves, or a single failure by 10 or more, the victim is driven to attempt suicide by whatever means it can. If physically prevented from ending its own life, the creature becomes {@condition Incapacitated} until it perceives an opportunity to fulfill its compulsion to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Filling the Cavity", + "entries": [ + "If a still-beating heart is placed upon the hollow cavity of a heartless, whether it is the victim's original heart or another's, the organ will seamlessly integrate with the body and restore the victim to their former self. The previously open wound then closes magically, leaving only a large scar in its place. The newly restored creature will no longer experience emotional numbness or feel compelled to end its life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Settlements", + "entries": [ + "There are no large settlements in the Wasteland due to the lack of sustainable sources of food and water. Large tribes may temporarily occupy Anubian ruins, but will inevitably find the region too hostile and be forced to leave.", + "Small settlements can thrive if centered around an Oasis, which\u2014depending on its size\u2014can support 30 to 100 people. These settlements survive by farming along the perimeter of the Oasis, as well as through the hunting of monsters. With herds of animals being too scarce to be a reliable source of sustenance, the consumption of monster meat is necessary to survive. Some, however, are fortunate enough to have abundant fish in their springs which they can fish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila comprises hundreds of different clans, all of whom pledged fealty to King Balorog. Those who refused were executed or hunted down, often forced to flee into the Wasteland to escape. The small orc settlements found within the dunes are those that managed to survive, usually by findind an Oasis large enough to sustain them and their dinosaurs. These orcs are generally hostile to other orcs, as well as to ogres and giants, believing them all to be spies from O'grila. However, they remain neutral toward other species and are usually open to trade and barter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "For centuries, the northern human kingdoms sentenced their criminals to death by exile, transporting and leaving them in the Wasteland to die. Some of these outcasts are able to band together in order to survive. At best, these groups\u2014 made up largely of bandits and murderers\u2014ambush travelers and caravans to steal their supplies and any valuables they might carry. At worst, the criminals track their targets back to their settlements, attacking and killing everyone there in the dark of night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk tribes dwell in underground cave systems, generally carved out by ankhegs or bulettes long ago. These tunnels reach water aquifers at their lowest levels which allows the lizardfolk to cultivate mushrooms and edible moss through the use of extensive underground farms. They also breed various giant insects in order to use them as mounts, beasts of burden, and even food.", + "These lizardfolk usually avoid contact with creatures from the surface, and many in these tribes even spend their entire lives without ever seeing the light of day. The most populous tribes navigate from one cave system to the next through underground rivers that connect to different parts of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati", + "entries": [ + "The two largest Kirati settlements in the Wasteland are Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}) and Kunaten Keep (see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|4|Kunaten Keep},'). While other Kirati settlements exist, they intentionally choose to remain hidden, each with their own specific reasons for their isolation. Some view the veneration of the infernal by the rest of the Kirati as abhorrent, others are fugitives\u2014murderers and thieves on the run\u2014and others simply desire a quiet, peaceful life away from society." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "Large groups of beastfolk resembling boars, known as 'Swine,' inhabit the large patches of thornweald in the dunes. These creatures excel at traversing and constructing warrens within the wild, thorny roots. Due to the shifting nature of these roots and their skill at hiding their tracks, the size and number of their settlements remain largely unknown. They are seldom seen outside a thornweald. See for information on the patches of {@adventure Thornweald|SoD|6|Thornweald} in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Traversing the Wastes", + "entries": [ + "In their pursuit of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, the characters must brave the vast and unforgiving Wasteland. This section provides the mechanics and rules needed to manage the treacherous journeys that lie ahead of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "entries": [ + "Temperatures in the Wasteland exhibit dramatic fluctuations, soaring to scorching highs during the day and plummeting to freezing lows throughout the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Day", + "entries": [ + "Lacking any form of vegetation to absorb the sunlight, the heat is instead absorbed by the earth and the sand. This increases the temperature of the ground. Moreover, the sand reflects the sun's rays directly upwards, causing travelers to experience the heat of the sun from above and below. Daytime temperatures typically range between 90°F (32°C) to 110°F (43°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Armor in the Heat", + "entries": [ + "Characters wearing Medium or Heavy armor during overland travel across the Wasteland during the day must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of the day's journey. On a failure, they gain one level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. Creatures with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Fire do not need to make this Constitution saving throw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Night", + "entries": [ + "Due to the absence of moisture, the heat of the desert dissipates quickly once the sun sets. This causes the temperatures to drop dramatically. Temperatures at night average around 20°F (-7°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sleeping in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Characters who are unprepared for the low temperatures at night risk hypothermia and possibly death. Locals know to carry heavy blankets or thick sleeping bags during their journeys." + ] + }, + "To avoid the dangers of hypothermia while sleeping in the Wasteland, characters need at least two of the following three essentials:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "A tent or lean-to in order to shield against the winds.", + "A sleeping bag or cold-weather clothing to keep warm.", + "A campfire or a similar source of heat." + ] + }, + "If a creature has only one of these necessities while at night (8pm to 5am), it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of every hour. On a failed save, the creature suffers one level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. If the creature lacks all three necessities, the DC increases by 5. Additionally, if the creature is wet, the saving throws are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "As the morning sun rises and the desert warms, any creature that survives the night loses all but one of the levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} gained as a result of the cold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling at night", + "entries": [ + "Apply the same rules for characters trying to sleep at night to those traveling through the desert while the sun is down. However, while on the move, only one of the three essentials is required. If a character lacks even this single requirement, it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydration", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} introduces two new conditions: 'Dehydrated' and 'Heatstroke'. Characters risk acquiring these conditions if they fail to drink sufficient water while traversing the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transporting Supplies", + "entries": [ + "In the Wasteland, water is more precious than gold. While food can be hunted, even from monsters or giant insects if needed, water is but a fleeting hope amid the endless dunes.", + "Caravans meticulously plan their routes to ensure they never travel more than five days without encountering an Oasis. Bandits frequently ambush and massacre travelers to seize their water, and entire settlements have vanished after exhausting all of their reserves. Without water, survival in the Wasteland is impossible.", + "Second only to water, the next most important resource are the beasts of burden that carry it. Water is heavy and requires dedicated creatures to transport them. The lives of these haulers are, in a way, more valuable than that of any other member of the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies Needed", + "entries": [ + "Each creature requires food and water to survive. The amount of food and water that a creature needs per day costs {@b 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}} and weighs approximately {@b 20 pounds}. Most of the cost and weight is due to the water, which must be transported in barrels, making it costly and heavy.", + "A creature used exclusively as a beast of burden is referred to as a 'hauler.' A typical hauler, such as a horse or camel, can carry about 500 pounds of supplies. This means a single hauler can transport approximately 20 days' worth of supplies for one creature, or 10 days' worth of supplies for two creatures, and so on. You do not need to account for the cost or weight of the supplies the hauler needs or consumes.", + "A hauler has the {@condition Incapacitated} condition and cannot serve as a mount while carrying supplies. Non-traditional creatures, such as ogres, can also be used as haulers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Cost", + "entries": [ + "A standard animal hauler\u2014such as a {@creature Camel|XMM} or {@creature Draft Horse|XMM|Horse}\u2014can be purchased for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Rather than tracking specific quantities of supplies, like pounds of food and gallons of water, track the number of days' worth of supplies the group needs or has. When preparing for an expedition into the Wasteland, the group must first estimate how many days' worth of supplies they will require. For example, if they estimate their journey will take 4 days to reach their objective and another 4 days to return, they should purchase at least 8 days' worth of supplies. Once they determine this, they must then figure out the cost to buy it and the number of animals to carry it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Number and Cost of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "To calculate the number and cost of supplies, multiply the number of creatures in the group by the number of days they need supplies for. The result is both the number of supplies and the cost to purchase them.", + "For instance, if a group of 5 characters needs supplies for 8 days, they will have to purchase 40 units of traveling supplies (5x8 = 40). Since each unit of supplies costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}, that means they must spend 40 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to obtain them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculating Number of Haulers", + "entries": [ + "By default, a hauler can carry 20 days' worth of supplies. As such, to determine the number of haulers needed, divide the total number of supplies you have or need by 20.", + "If a caravan requires a total of 40 units worth of traveling supplies for their journey, that means they will require 2 haulers to transport it (40 / 20 = 2)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Travel Supplies Table", + "entries": [ + "To avoid doing any math, refer to the Travel Supplies table below. The table indicates the number of supplies a group needs based on the number of creatures there are (Y axis) and the number of days they need supplies for (X axis). By aligning the correct row and column, you can find the total number of supplies needed, which also equals the cost in {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to purchase those supplies.", + "The colors highlighted on the {@table Travel Supplies|SandsOfDoom} table indicate how many haulers the group will need to transport that many supplies. Each color corresponds to a specific number of haulers, which you can find by referencing the {@table Number of Haulers|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "As an example, let's say a group of four characters and three NPCs plan a long journey across the Wasteland, which they estimate will take 6 days to complete. To be safe, they want to purchase 9 days' worth of supplies to have a few extra days. By looking at the Number of Creatures row for 7 creatures and the Days of Travel column for 9 days, they can see they will need 63 units of supplies, costing 63 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The grid is highlighted in blue, indicating they will need 4 haulers to carry that many supplies. However, by studying the graph, they might notice that if they purchase supplies for 8 days rather than 9, they would pay 56 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and need one less hauler. Since they prefer protecting three haulers rather than four, they decide to reduce the number of days they have supplies for by one day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Number of Haulers table", + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@color Red|ec6559}", + "1" + ], + [ + "{@color Orange|eaaa6d}", + "2" + ], + [ + "{@color Green|a6914d}", + "3" + ], + [ + "{@color Blue|acc2e5}", + "4" + ], + [ + "{@color Purple|9f94c7}", + "5" + ], + [ + "{@color Magenta|e87cae}", + "6" + ], + [ + "{@color Yellow|e4d068}", + "7+" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Travel Supplies Table", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 12, + "entry": "Days of Travel", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Number of Creatures", + "1", + "2", + "3", + "4", + "5", + "6", + "7", + "8", + "9", + "10", + "11", + "12" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-left", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "3", + "6", + "9", + "{@color 12|ec6559}", + "{@color 15|ec6559}", + "{@color 18|ec6559}", + "{@color 21|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 27|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 33|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}" + ], + [ + "4", + "4", + "8", + "12", + "{@color 16|ec6559}", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "5", + "5", + "10", + "15", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 25|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "6", + "6", + "12", + "18", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}" + ], + [ + "7", + "7", + "14", + "21", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 49|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 63|acc2e5}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "8", + "8", + "16", + "24", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "9", + "9", + "18", + "27", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 81|9f94c7}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "10", + "10", + "20", + "30", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 100|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "11", + "11", + "22", + "33", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 121|e4d068}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}" + ], + [ + "12", + "12", + "24", + "36", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}", + "{@color 144|e4d068}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keep Count of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "For every day spent in the Wasteland, reduce the party's units of supplies by the number of creatures in the caravan. For instance, if the party has six creatures in the group, they will use 6 units of supplies each day they travel.", + "Keeping track of how many units of supplies the party has is important. With this number, you can easily consult the Travel Supplies table to determine how many creatures the supplies can support and for how long. This is particularly valuable in scenarios where the characters might lose a hauler or one or more NPCs, as you may need to quickly recalculate how long they can travel for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adjudicating Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of special rules that can modify the amount of supplies the group will need, based on the group's composition or the type of magic they have available.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Magic", + "entry": "There are many spells and effects that can help a group carry supplies, reducing or even eliminating the need for haulers. Each spell or effect able to carry 500 pounds of weight eliminates the need for one hauler. For example, spells such as {@spell Tenser's Floating Disk|XPHB} and magical items like {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG|Bags of Holding} can each eliminate the need for one hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hauler Sizes", + "entry": "A Huge-sized creature, such as a {@creature Triceratops|XMM}, counts as two haulers when used as a beast of burden. A Medium-sized creature counts as half a hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "NPC Sizes", + "entry": "Large-sized characters or NPCs count as four creatures for calculating the number of supplies they need. Huge-sized characters or NPCs count as eight. Small-sized creatures count as one creature, while Tiny-sized creatures do not need to be included in the calculation." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Food or Water Requirement", + "entry": "When determining whether a creature needs to be counted when calculating supplies, what is important is whether the creature requires water or not. Any creature that needs water must be included in the calculations, even if they do not need food. The exceptions are haulers, which are never counted in these calculations." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Using Rations", + "entry": "If the characters have ready access to a water source\u2014like an Oasis\u2014they can freely turn any number of rations in their inventory into an equal number of Traveling Supply units." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Intent for Managing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, survival in the Wasteland isn't about micromanaging supplies; it's about knowing how many days you can survive for and using that time wisely. Tension arises from the choices you make based on your available supplies, as well as the level of risk you are willing to place on your beasts of burden. The emphasis is on protecting and caring for these animals. Losing a camel in the middle of the Wasteland can be fatal, and once players understand this, it creates great potential for both roleplay and combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Pace", + "entries": [ + "Traveling through the Wasteland is slow and tiresome. Unlike ground or stone where steps are predictable and steady, dunes are uneven and travelers sink several inches down the sand with each step they take. This slows down the pace and requires extra effort to traverse. The dunes are also filled with sand hills or 'waves' which creatures must climb up and down as they travel. As a result, when determining travel distances for the day, creatures move at {@b half} their normal travel speeds when traversing the wastes.", + "Consult the {@table Wasteland Travel Pace|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the distance characters can cover in 8 hours of travel in the dunes. The table also indicates how many hexes the characters can cover when running {@i Sands of Doom} using the gridded version of the {@adventure map of Kirat|SoD|17}", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling with Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "A traveling caravan moves only as fast as its slowest member. If any creature in the party has at least three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, the group's travel distance is further reduced by half." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Whenever the book mentions the time it takes for the party to arrive at a location in the Wasteland, {@i Sands of Doom} assumes the characters are traveling at a fast pace.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Travel Pace", + "colLabels": [ + "Pace", + "Distance", + "Grid", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Fast", + "16 miles", + "8 hexes", + "-5 penalty to passive Wisdom (Perception) scores" + ], + [ + "Normal", + "12 miles", + "6 hexes", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Slow", + "8 miles", + "4 hexes", + "Able to use stealth" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Camels on the Dunes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati prefer to traverse the dunes atop camels, which are superbly adapted to the unforgiving climate. Here are the reasons why camels are so popular in Kirat:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Camels store fat in their humps, enabling them to endure months without food.", + "Camels can survive for up to two weeks without drinking any water.", + "To handle sparse vegetation, camels extract more nutrients from their food by using multiple stomachs; and by regurgitating, re-chewing, and swallowing their meals multiple times.", + "The camels' highly calloused toes protect them from the hot ground. These also spread wide when they step, preventing them from sinking into the sand.", + "Camels have specialized eye membranes that shield them against sand particles in the air, and their thick eyelashes can brush away any lingering grit on their eyes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + "The dunes east of Al'Kirat have always been cloaked in mystery, teeming with ancient ruins, untold treasures, and lurking dangers. For years, the Kirati have kept a tight grip on these lands, granting access only to select guilds and organizations, allowing a privileged few to uncover its secrets and claim its riches. Meanwhile, outsiders were forced to stand by, barred by the strict regulations that kept the desert beyond their reach.", + "This has now changed. With help from the orcs of O'grila, the Kirati have uncovered the largest Anubian ruin ever found: a Great Pyramid. Exploring it, cleansing its undead infestation, and claiming its treasures will be a massive task. To meet this challenge, Al'Kirat has opened its gates to outsiders, inviting anyone with the expertise to contribute to this grand endeavor.", + "Adventurers, mercenaries, tradesfolk, artisans, cartographers, smiths, and a host of other entrepreneurs have converged on Kirat, eager to join the expedition. These individuals are gathering at Kunaten Keep, a fortified settlement deep within the Wasteland. When the time comes to begin, all who have assembled at Kunaten will embark on the journey to the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is set in and around the bustling merchant city of Al'Kirat. To properly run this chapter, it is important that you first read {@adventure Chapter 1: The City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} to become acquainted with the city, as the party will be traveling through it and interacting with its citizens. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} provides information on the badlands surrounding the city and the Great Wasteland to its east. You should be well-prepared with knowledge of the region's history and its inhabitants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Character Assumption", + "entries": [ + "The player characters join the last caravan leaving the badlands of Kirat, embarking on the perilous trek through the Wasteland towards Kunaten Keep. The caravan assembled a few miles south of Al'Kirat, welcoming migrants, Kirati, beastfolk, and anyone else willing to make the journey. The story of Sands of Doom begins at the fifth hour on the first day of the journey.", + "Sands of Doom presumes that the player characters have some reason, desire, or motivation to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. Whether they're chasing wealth, driven by a true explorer's spirit to uncover the unknown, or simply feel the pull of fate drawing them there, the specifics aren't as important as the fact that they're eager or compelled to be part of the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is structured into three parts, with the first designed for 1st-level characters, the second for 2nd-level characters, and the third for 3rd-level characters.", + "In {@adventure Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction|SoD|3|Part 1: Abduction}, the characters join a caravan bound for Kunaten Keep. During the journey, the caravan is ambushed by undead. Amid the chaos, a shadowy cabal of cultists kidnap several members. The characters track the cultists to their encampment, free the abducted victims, and learn more about the cult's intentions. With the caravan in shambles and too many injured to continue, the convoy retreats to Al'Kirat, abandoning their trek to Kunaten Keep.", + "In {@adventure Part 2: Search for Clues|SoD|3|Part 2: Search}, the characters meet the Sultana of Al'Kirat, who offers them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel, to continue their journey to Kunaten Keep. However, in exchange for this favor, she tasks them with finding {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a professor vital to the expedition who was kidnapped by the cultists. The characters delve into the streets of Al'Kirat, and by pursuing several leads, they uncover the location of the cultist base.", + "In {@adventure Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue}, the characters cross the Wasteland to reach the cultists' headquarters. Within, they discover the temple of an ancient demigod and confront {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the cultists' enigmatic leader. They rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and return him safely to Al'Kirat. The Sultana rewards their efforts and grants them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel that transports them over the Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where they are able to join the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is intended for characters starting at 1st level, with the assumption that they will reach 4th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 2nd level at the end of Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction, upon entering the city of Al'Kirat for the first time. They reach 3rd level at the end of Part 2: Search for Clues, after investigating two of the three available leads. Finally, they attain 4th level upon completing Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold, after successfully returning the professor to the safety of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the experience gained from defeating monsters, characters also gain experience for completing the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Part 1:} Saving the kidnapped prisoners: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@b Part 2:} Each lead the characters complete: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@b Part 3:} Rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Prophecy - She Who Heralds the Future", + "entries": [ + "For the past two thousand years, one of the Aru\u2014a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] known as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} \u2014has been secretly steering the course of history in the Torn Lands. Gifted with the ability to see into every possible future, she possesses unparalleled insight into the endless permutations each action could cause, allowing her to manipulate events toward a precise and carefully crafted future of her choosing.", + "No one knows the ultimate goal of Prophecy's Grand Design. However, her current focus is the true death of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the ancient Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who slumbers in a state between life and death beneath the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4|Running This Chapter}. More importantly, she seeks to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a potent relic with seemingly limitless life-giving power, which the Pharaoh wears as a necklace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} shapes the future by seeking out those most vulnerable to her will, reaching out to them through their dreams. At times, she offers them power, wealth, or a greater purpose; other times, she simply whispers commands, already knowing they will obey. These pawns, who have numbered in the thousands over various eras, carry out her cryptic instructions, blindly working toward a shared but mysterious objective. Few ever realize the true scope of their actions or who they were truly working for.", + "In preparation for the expedition forming at Kunaten Keep, located far across the Wasteland, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been whispering instructions to select individuals in Kirat. Her instructions have primarily focused on the excavation of several Anubian ruins found within the Dustwind Buttes, a vast canyon east of Al'Kirat. These ruins have largely been shrines dedicated to an ancient serpentine god, and with no other context for their task, those hearing Prophecy's whispers have come to believe the voice in their dreams to be that of a powerful but imprisoned snake-like deity seeking freedom. As a result, they have begun calling the mysterious voice the Coiled Whisper.", + "Because tieflings worship Asmodeus, the orcs serve the Silent Snake, and the Minotaurs revere the earth spirits, these groups are less likely to follow a faceless voice. In contrast, kenku, lizardfolk, humans, harpies, worgs, and others without a deity to call their own, long for any divine affection. These cultists believe they are working to raise a god of their own, who will finally offer them the love and guidance they've been denied.", + "In truth, this serpentine god does indeed exist, but she is a foul being known as Aku'Tal\u2014a harbinger of chaos and an enemy of the Aru. While it may initially appear that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and those under her sway are aiding the dangerous return of this god, the sphinx is actually orchestrating events to lead the characters to Aku'Tal's hidden temple, in order to ensure they are positioned at the right place and time to vanquish the deity once and for all.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Orc Viewpoint", + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila revere a colossal feathered serpent that flies above the highest plateau of their homeland. They call this being 'The Silent Serpent' because it never communicates with its followers. An orc who hears the Coiled Whisper in their sleep would likely dismiss it as the influence of a demonic spirit, not their beloved deity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpents", + "entries": [ + "The true minions of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} are gargoyles\u2014rare, ancient beings of stone\u2014who have spent millennia working to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} and her divine siblings. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} leads the efforts to restore the demigod from a hidden complex dedicated to the deity, concealed deep within the Dustwind Buttes\u2014The Temple of Aku'Tal.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has realized that one of the Aru is manipulating mortals in the region to thwart his plans. Yet, the contradictory actions of these mortals leave him puzzled\u2014some appear to further his cause, while others undermine it. To reconcile this, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has come to believe that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} herself may also be manipulating some of these mortals, and that he is now entangled in a divine war where the allegiance of any pawn could switch from one moment to the next." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Among the infinite futures {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has glimpsed, one stands above the rest\u2014one where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} falls during his siege of Al'Kirat. In nearly every version of this future, the player characters are central to its success. Together, they forge a powerful bond, journey across Kirat to reclaim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the heart of the city. Seeing this path as the most promising, Prophecy has set her will upon ensuring this future comes to pass.", + "Before Sands of Doom even begins, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has already been working behind the scenes, subtly manipulating events to groom the characters into capable warriors. Through trials and challenges woven into their lives, she has tested their resolve, and for those not native to this land, she has ensured their journey here. And now, from this point forward, she will manipulate circumstances to position them exactly where they need to be, setting in motion the chain of events that will transform them into the heroes she needs them to be in order to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the time comes.", + "Despite the great accuracy of her visions, and her considerable magical resources, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot flawlessly replicate the exact actions needed to produce the outcomes she requires. Therefore, she must often settle for the closest approximation, concentrating on actions most likely to lead to her desired outcome while eliminating variables most likely to trigger an undesired deviation.", + "Should the characters stray too far toward these ill-fated outcomes she wishes to avoid, to the point where their deaths might be the most optimal course of action, they may unknowingly turn {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} into a dangerous enemy. To reflect how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} perceives the characters' actions and whether she approves of them, the Paths of Fate was created." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "Throughout Chapters 3, 4, and 5, certain major decisions made by the characters will contribute points to one of three paths: the Path of [Devotion], the Path of [Benevolence], or the Path of [Erudition]. These paths embody the three most probable futures foreseen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Whenever the characters can make a choice that awards a point toward one of these paths, the path option will be marked in bold text, like this: {@b [Devotion]}. When the group makes a choice that is marked in this way, record a point for the chosen path and keep track of the total, as these points will be used later.", + "A full explanation of these paths is provided at the end of Chapter 5. For now, here is a general overview of what each path symbolizes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "Choices that fall under this path are those most likely to lead toward Prophecy's desired future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} places great trust in these characters and actively strives to guide them further along this path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path may lead toward her desired future but come with complications and divergences that are challenging to address. While {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} trusts these characters, she refrains from entrusting them with the most critical aspects of her plan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path are the least likely to lead to Prophecy's desired future. In many variations of this future, the characters become her enemies. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} distrusts these characters and seeks to dissuade them from pursuing this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has foreseen that each of the player characters will play a significant role in the events of Sands of Doom. To better understand them and assess their worth, she seeks to communicate with them early in their lives.", + "At some point in each character's life, but before the events of this chapter take place, the sphinx contacts them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell to ask of them a question.", + "Each dream is unique to the individual who experiences it, but the question asked is always the same: \"{@i Do you believe in fate?}\" All dreams share a haunting, otherworldly tone, and always with a female presence posing the question.", + "Let each player answer the question on behalf of their character. While players can respond in any manner they wish, the sphinx ultimately categorizes their answers into one of three options: \"yes\", \"no\", or \"chaos\". A \"yes\" includes those who believe everything happens for a reason, in chosen ones, or in some form of karma or balance-maintaining force. A \"no\" includes those who believe people create their own destiny, that the future is not set in stone, that willpower can overcome any obstacle, or those who believe in luck. If a character is indifferent or agnostic to the question, refuses to answer, remains non-committal, or gives an unclear response, it is counted as \"chaos\".", + "{@b [Devotion]} gains a point if \"Yes\" receives the most answers within the party, {@b [Benevolence]} gains a point if \"No\" receives the most answers, and {@b [Erudition]} gains a point if \"chaos\" receives the most answers. In the case of a tie, each of the highest-scoring answers earns a point." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Abduction", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters find themselves in the company of a caravan making its way across the Wasteland, bound for Kunaten Keep. Alongside them travel laborers, archaeologists, mercenaries, craftsmen, merchants, and a diverse array of fortune-seekers\u2014all looking to make their future at the Great Pyramid.", + "The caravan is made up of roughly 100 people and 35 haulers, including both horses and camels. Most of the caravaneers would easily lose their way without guidance, so they follow a group of experienced guides at the front, with the rest trailing behind in single file. As a result, the caravan stretches out far, spanning nearly 800 feet from front to back.", + "The adventure begins after the caravan has spent five hours crossing into the Wasteland on the very first day of their journey. It is here, just as they begin to settle into their trek, that the caravan is ambushed by undead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Regional_map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Caravan Ambush", + "entries": [ + "Through her foresight, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} already knew the caravan would be ambushed by undead and has instructed her cultists to use the opportunity to kidnap the famous archaeologist {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. With only a vague description of their target, the cultists begin capturing any tiefling resembling him. They plan to rely on {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to identify the true professor once he is in custody.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Rumbold?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is one of the few scholars in Kirat capable of accurately translating Anubian hieroglyphics. While the cultists do not fully understand why they've been ordered to kidnap him, they assume that deciphering the ancient symbols must be an important component to the ritual that will free the Serpent God." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to start the adventure, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have joined one of the final caravans bound for Kunaten Keep, where the expedition is gathering before it sets out towards the Pyramid. The journey requires crossing the Great Wasteland, a cursed expanse of endless dunes. After just five hours, the toll is already apparent. Sand clings to your every step, the sun beats down painfully, and the grating groans of camels echo around you. Worst of all is the suffocating sense of dread that lingers in the air\u2014a feeling said to plague all who cross these forsaken sands." + ] + }, + "Invite the players to describe their characters, what they are doing, and how they are handling the journey alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Begins", + "entries": [ + "Once you're prepared to trigger the undead ambush, read the following aloud:" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The wind blows and a faint whisper seems to drift alongside it, too soft to make out. Suddenly, horses shriek, and chaos erupts. Arrows rain down as screaming merchants scramble for cover. A voice shouts, \"{@i Undead found us!}\" as crimson skeletons, armed with scimitars and bows, burst from the sands, attacking the caravan with alarming speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambush Site", + "entries": [ + "Six {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} emerge near the characters, seeking to spill the blood of both caravaneer and beasts of burden alike. Without the characters' aid, the merchants here will likely perish. Two {@creature Guard|XMM|Guards} in the vicinity gather their courage and step forward to fight beside the characters.", + "At the start of the second round of combat, two kenku {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} skulk in, searching the caravan for someone resembling {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. They find an older, heavyset tiefling who vaguely matches the description, causing them to signal a {@creature Harpy|XMM} perched nearby. The harpy swoops down, grabs the tiefling in her talons, and flies north as the man screams for help.", + "All the caravaneers, including the tiefling who is abducted, use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} and are too terrified to fight. The haulers ({@creature Draft horse|XMM|Horses} or {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels}) are too over-encumbered with supplies to run or participate in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Ambush Site' battlemap for this encounter. The characters are positioned near a convoy of four groups, each made up of four commoners accompanied by a camel or a sled. These groups of civilians and animals are marked with 'C' on the map. The skeletons emerge from the spots labeled 'S.' The cultists appear from the areas marked 'K', while the harpy swoops down from the point labeled 'H' and tries to flee by flying north." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting the guards, add an additional {@creature Skeleton|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists do not fight. If attacked, they disengage and focus on completing their mission before making their escape. On the round they appear, they quickly locate a tiefling to abduct and signal the harpy. The following round, they attempt to escape the way they came.", + "The harpy does not fight either. Her sole focus is to descend, grapple the tiefling, and fly away.", + "At the start of each skeleton's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. If the result is 1 or 2, the skeleton targets the nearest civilian or animal and tries to kill them. If the result is 3 or 4, it attacks either a guard or one of the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c31" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c31" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The attack on the grander caravan is devastating. Dozens are injured, several are dead, many animals are too wounded to haul cargo, barrels of water have spilled, and worst of all, several caravaneers have been abducted. For now, the caravan is forced to halt in order to assess the dead, aid the wounded, and plan the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "During the encounter, the characters might capture one or more cultists, such as the kenku or the harpy. However, interrogating them is difficult, as the cultists only know precisely what they've been told in their dreams. They have no understanding of the context surrounding their actions, nor are they aware of the greater goals behind what they are ordered to do.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 10} Charisma check (Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation) to persuade the cultist to share what they know.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Known Information", + "entries": [ + "A cultist willing to reveal information shares the following details:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "They are followers of the Coiled Whisper, a group guided by prophetic visions that all of their members receive. These visions manifest in dreams in the form of a female voice that whispers their instructions. They believe the voice they hear is that of a great serpentine goddess who can see the future and longs for freedom. Influenced by stories of Asmodeus, the Silent Serpent, and the Aru revered by the Anubians, these members hold the belief that all gods within the Torn Lands are benevolent, and they wish to assist it.", + "Their current target was a portly, elderly tiefling named {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. The whispers claim only he can interpret the words of the 'Old Gods,' which are needed for some sacred ritual. The cultists here are uncertain if others succeeded in their mission.", + "They have been planning the ambush for the past few weeks from an Anubian ruin located nearby. If forced or persuaded to, the cultists can guide the characters there (see 'Coiled Whisper Encampment')." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Kallista", + "entries": [ + "A short time after the skeletons are defeated, a tall, rugged tiefling clad in light furs rides in from the front of the caravan, leading a band of Kirati soldiers mounted on camels. All the soldiers bear varying degrees of injuries. The tiefling is {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, a renowned adventurer and one of the guides leading the caravan.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} had just finished rallying some of the mercenaries paid to protect the caravan and sought to ride along the long convoy to fight any remaining undead, but when she reaches the rear and discovers the characters have already done her work for her, she is both surprised and relieved. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} orders the soldiers to spread and assist as needed, before she herself approaches the characters. Recognizing their skill, she introduces herself and requests a report on the attack.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is experienced with the common undead attacks of the Wasteland, but is unsettled by the appearance of suspicious individuals attacking alongside them. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} urges the characters to rest while she consults with the leaders of the caravan on the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Introductions", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and the caravaneers deliberate on their next course of action, take this opportunity to let the characters talk amongst themselves and introduce each other. Encourage them to take their time roleplaying as they rest. Meanwhile, you may choose to have NPCs come forward to thank them for saving their lives, or to invite them to help wrap the bodies of the dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have finished roleplaying or when you're ready to advance the story, grant them the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} (CG female tiefling) is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a {@creature Berserker|XMM} with a few changes: she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire, proficiency in {@skill Athletics} (+5), has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in both {@skill Nature} (+3) and {@skill Survival} (+4), and speaks Common, Infernal, and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a {@item Greataxe|XPHB} named {@item Sear|SandsOfDoom}, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@damage 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return of Kallista", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} eventually returns in search for the characters. If the characters have already set out on their own to rescue the abducted, she learns this from the caravaneers and quickly follows after them.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters that at least five caravaneers have been reported missing. Witnesses claim to have seen harpies carrying some of them off during the chaos. Among the missing is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a famous archaeologist whose knowledge of Anubian hieroglyphics is believed to be vital to the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Tracking the Kidnappers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is organizing a rescue party to track the culprits, confront them, and free the abducted.", + "Although she has no gold to offer at the moment, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} guarantees the characters an equal share of whatever spoils are found at the brigands' camp." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Accept", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accept, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} hands them two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and starts by making her way north, stating that all witnesses reported the victims were taken in that direction, and starts her tracking them from there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deny", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose not to assist {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she successfully tracks the cultists to their encampment on her own, but without the Strength to challenge them, she returns later empty-handed. In this scenario, skip the 'Saving the Prisoners' section and move ahead to 'Return to Al'Kirat'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Saving the Prisoners", + "entries": [ + "The victims have been taken to a set of Anubian ruins north of the caravan, by the southern edge of the Dustwind Buttes. The ruins are roughly an hour away on foot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Canyons", + "entries": [ + "The characters must follow the cultists' trail back to their base. Although they try to cover their tracks, footprints are hard to hide in the sand which leaves enough clues for the party to follow. Kallista's tracking expertise ensures the group will inevitably find the cultists, but the characters' help can help shorten the journey. Arriving sooner will mean more treasure for the characters to loot once they arrive.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Tracking the cultists will take 3 hours. Have {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and each character make {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks. If a character has an ability that aids in the tracking process, such as a familiar that can scout the area, they may roll with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} or grant {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} to another party member. If at least one person succeeds, reduce the tracking time by 1 hour. If half or more of the group succeeds (rounded down), reduce the time by 2 hours.", + "See 'Treasures of the Camp' to determine what rewards are available for the characters based on how early they arrive at the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Song of a Harpy", + "entries": [ + "When the characters are 300 feet from the camp, they hear the faint, melodic hum of a harpy emanating from within. Because the song has no lyrics, it does not possess the enchanting effects typically associated with the song of harpies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two Entrances", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways into the ruins. The first is a wide rift carved into the canyon that leads directly to the area marked '1' on the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' map below. The second is a steep trail that ascends the canyon and connects to the area marked '2.' The characters locate both entrances when they arrive and can choose whichever they prefer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Encampment", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper gathered within these ancient Anubian ruins, using them as a base to stage their assault on the caravan. Most of the cultists have already moved on and only a few remain. All the captives are kept here, except for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, who was taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to an unknown location shortly after arriving.", + "These ruins were once part of a shrine dedicated to sphinxes, known as envoys of the Aru, once charged with guarding their temples and instructing the Anubians in the ways of the gods. No sphinxes have been seen in this land for millennia, and now only a broken obelisk and a faded statue stand as faint echoes of the shrine's former purpose.", + "The buttes encircling the ruins are traversable. These elevated walkways stand 15 feet above the ground, and any creature that falls from them takes {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning as falling damage.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c32" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c32" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Cultists of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} occupy the ruins, led by Sees-Snakes, a lizardfolk {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}] favored by the Coiled Whisper. Tasked with gathering amber for {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, Sees-Snakes secretly hoards some to commune with an Obelisk of Anubia found in the ruins (see 'Obelisk of Anubia' below). A black {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM} coils around its neck at all times. Meanwhile, the cultists are preparing a {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM} in a pen of hot mulch to carry supplies and treasure when they leave.", + "A {@creature Harpy|XMM} guards the four kidnapped prisoners ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}), who are kept in a magically induced sleep thanks to her enchanted feathers. Following instructions from her dreams, she hums a lullaby with her eyes closed and does not stop, no matter what. If confronted by the party, she surrenders without resistance. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructed her to sing to help guide the characters to the ruins, and the harpy merely obeyed. The song is hauntingly beautiful but does not trigger her Luring Song feature. The song carries 300 feet in all directions.", + "The cultists are packing up their camp, unsure of what to do next. They have waited for their next commands from the Coiled Whisper, but so far none have come. They'll stay one more night, and if no commands arrive, they plan to return to their previous lives until such a time they are called again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' battlemap for the layout of the ruins. The cultists are positioned in the areas labeled 'C', while Sees-Snakes and its pet snake are conducting a ritual in the area marked 'S'. The prisoners are kept in the area marked 'P,' with the harpy singing above them in the area labeled 'H.' The giant lizard is housed in its pen in the area marked 'L.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Assaulting the Ruins", + "entries": [ + "Accustomed to success as a result of knowing the future, the cultists aren't worried about being found or ambushed and have therefore left no lookouts on duty. The characters can choose to either attack and defeat the cultists or sneak in only to free the prisoners. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} leaves the decision up to the characters and supports them in either direction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, add either two additional {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} or one {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} joins the party for this encounter. Sees-Snakes wields a {@item Dagger of Venom|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists, caught unprepared and without ranged weapons, spend their actions dashing across the map to engage. Snakes hide and target isolated characters.", + "On its first turn, Sees-Snakes receives a blessing from the obelisk (see 'Obelisk of Anubia'). Sees-Snakes spends its second turn moving to the giant lizard and mounting it. Once mounted, it climbs the buttes and begins attacking from range. It focuses its spells and attention on {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, while using its {@spell Spiritual Weapon|XPHB} to strike at the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Sees-Snakes stands before an obsidian obelisk etched with ancient Anubian hieroglyphics, performing an old but powerful ritual. In its hands, a large amber gemstone (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) glows with a warm, orange radiance as the lizardfolk waves it before the obelisk.", + "At a time of your choosing, or on the first round of combat, Sees-Snakes offers the amber to the obelisk. As the light within the amber is drawn into the obelisk, the gemstone shatters. The obelisk then glows and a beam of light shines down upon the lizardfolk, imbuing it with the effects of the {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell. This blessing remains in effect until Sees-Snakes is slain.", + "Characters who observe the ceremony or approach the obelisk may understand its function. Locals who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Religion}) check recall that the ancient Anubians were blessed with motes of divine energy from their gods, which they preserved in amber and tributed to obelisks like this one to receive blessings.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia, one of many that the characters will encounter throughout their journey in Sands of Doom. Characters can offer any amber they find to these obelisks in exchange for powerful, long-lasting blessings. For details on how they function and the specific blessings available, refer to '{@adventure Obelisks of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasures of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The cultists have stashed some of the treasure they've accumulated over the past weeks within these ruins. Scattered among piles of tools and crates, characters who thoroughly search the area can discover 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, along with over 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of jewelry and precious trinkets.", + "If the characters were able to track the cultists and arrive at the ruins within two hours, they will also discover two extra chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "If the characters reach the ruins within 1 hour, they will also find a {@item Wand of Wonder|XDMG} crafted from alabaster. The wand is adorned with small glowing amber orbs spaced along its length. Its tip is carved in the likeness of a sphinx, though a visible crack runs through the figure from top to bottom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cultists", + "entries": [ + "Every cultist carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Sees-Snakes holds 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and a {@item Dagger of Venom|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Giant Lizard", + "entries": [ + "The lizard is burdened with bags filled with various items. It holds 30 {@item Rations|XPHB}, five {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins}, three {@item Spear|XPHB|Spears}, three {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and a {@item Heavy Crossbow|XPHB} with twenty {@item Bolt|XPHB|Bolts}. It also carries ten assorted gems, each worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and two chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The lizard itself is trained and can be sold in the city for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Should the characters succeed in their assault on the ruins, they will rescue four out of the five kidnapped tieflings and secure some hard-earned treasure. Sadly, the fifth prisoner\u2014Rumbold Tomekeeper\u2014remains missing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista's Share", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is content to claim an equal share of the treasure gathered from the cultist encampment, though she leaves any magical items to the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "The journey back to the caravan takes one hour, with no encounters or events along the way." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare the cultists and interrogate them, use the details provided under 'Interrogation' to guide the roleplay. Beyond what is noted there, the cultists here also reveal that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was taken by 'flying creatures of stone,' whom the cultists refer to as 'Servants of the Great Serpent.' The whispers in their dreams commanded them to deliver the prisoner over to them, though they don't know why or where they took him.", + "Any captured cultists are brought in chains to Al'Kirat and imprisoned until the Vizier is able to interrogate them, likely through the use of mind-reading magic. However, little more of value will be learned from them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What do the Victims Know?", + "entries": [ + "Any abducted victim the characters rescue can confirm that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was taken by a flying creature made of stone. Additionally, they note that not all cultists were aggressive; some were even quite friendly, particularly the harpy who treated them kindly." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "After reuniting with the caravan, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} meets once more with the merchant leaders. They unanimously agree to abandon the journey and return to Al'Kirat. With too many injured and the loss of so many animals, attempting to continue would mean certain death. The news dashes the hopes of everyone in the caravan.", + "The caravan will move to a nearby safe location to rest for the night. At dawn, they will return to Al'Kirat and disband.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Court Summons", + "entries": [ + "Before the caravan departs the Wasteland, at a moment of your choosing, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} finds and gathers the characters. A message was sent to Al'Kirat to inform the city of the unfolding events and, as it so happens, Rumbold's role in the expedition is indeed far too important to ignore. Upon learning of Rumbold's disappearance, the Sultana of Al'Kirat\u2014Zanara Zin'Zara\u2014commands all those with direct knowledge of the cultists to appear before her court. Since the characters directly confronted the cultists, the Sultana has specifically requested their presence. She has also prepared a small reward for their efforts in rescuing the abducted victims.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters of the summons and apologizes, making it clear that they have little choice but to accept the summons, if they wish to stay in the Kirati's favor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Should They Meet Her?", + "entries": [ + "The urgency of the matter implies they should present themselves at the court no later than the day after the caravan reaches the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "The characters will experience a vivid dream during their sleep in the Wasteland. You may choose to have all the characters experience it on the same night or spread their dreams out over several days.", + "In the dream, the characters see flashes of their life, beginning with their birth. They witness their most defining experiences and the critical decisions that led them to where they are now. Ask the player to describe the most important moment in their character's life\u2014a key event that shaped who they are. As the character relives that moment within the dream, narrate how the sound fades slowly, leaving only the sound of their heartbeat, before a whispering, ethereal voice fills their mind.", + "The voice asks the character, \"{@i What is the ultimate goal of your life?}\" The player must respond as their past self, reflecting on the defining moment they are reliving. After the answer is given, the dream fades into Darkness, and the character sleeps soundly for the remainder of the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stat Increase", + "entries": [ + "Upon waking up from the dream, the character is blessed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, filled with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to fulfill their life's goal. The character then chooses one ability Score, other than their highest score or one tied to their highest. That score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Determining Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "Based on the character's answer, select one of the following categories that best reflects their response: {@b [Devotion]}, {@b [Erudition]}, or {@b [Benevolence]}. The category most frequently selected amongst the player characters will gain a point. In the case of a tie, all highest-scoring categories receive a point.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "These individuals seek to understand life's deeper meanings and align their actions with higher purposes. They strive for inner peace, fulfillment, and a harmonious existence, often finding meaning through service and dedication to their values.", + "Common answers include: To serve a higher purpose. To achieve inner peace and harmony. To create or achieve something meaningful and impactful. To do as duty commands. To find the truth of all things. To die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Focused on building meaningful relationships and improving the lives of others, these individuals prioritize love, happiness, and societal well-being. They aim to nurture, protect, and make a positive impact on their communities.", + "Common answers include: To find and nurture love. To be or make others happy. To make and raise children. To contribute to society. To make the world a better place. To serve and protect. To free others from oppression, slavery, injustice, exploitation, or tyranny." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, this group focuses on acquiring knowledge and achieving mastery in their fields. They are innovators and problem-solvers, aiming to advance themselves and leave a legacy behind them." + ] + }, + "Common answers include: To acquire practical knowledge and wisdom. To achieve personal power and mastery. To innovate and advance. To become the best at a field or discipline. To leave a legacy and be remembered. To suffer and struggle. To achieve vengeance. To achieve chaos. To seek personal freedom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Assistance for Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "When in doubt about the subjective interpretation of a statement, you can try viewing it from Prophecy's perspective. {@b [Devotion]} reflects answers she favors, as she believes she can manipulate those characters to do her bidding. While she trusts {@b [Benevolence]}, she considers such characters too soft to make the hard decisions she needs them to make. {@b [Erudition]}, on the other hand, unsettles her\u2014these characters are independent, harder to control, and more likely to rebel against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 2nd level once they arrive in the city of Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Search", + "entries": [ + "Due to the widespread injuries affecting the caravan, the convoy is unable to depart until midday of the next day; so by the time they reach the city of Al'Kirat, the sun has already begun to set. The caravan camps one mile south of Al'Kirat in order to organize the disbandment, which includes paying the mercenaries and handling the dead.", + "Entry into the city of Al'Kirat costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per person, plus 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per wagon or large animal. Citizens of the city are exempt from the entry fee but must still pay for their wagons or animals. The guards at the entrance do not care for excuses and strictly enforce the law.", + "When the characters first set foot in the city of Al'Kirat, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat, a thriving hub of commerce and law, stands as a gleaming jewel in the desert\u2014a diamond in the rough. Elegantly cobbled streets shaded by flowing silks provide a welcome escape from the sun. Majestic whitestone spires rise in the distance, cutting a breathtaking figure against the sky. Endless markets brim with trinkets and foods, while the air carries the rich aroma of spices and incense. Tieflings clad in vibrant silks stroll leisurely through the heat, while street performers dazzle onlookers with fiery magic." + ] + }, + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is happy to escort the characters to the city and give them a brief overview if they need it. After providing them with directions to the Ruby Court, she encourages them to enjoy the evening and visit the court first thing tomorrow.", + "If the characters lack a place to stay, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suggests the Adventurer's Guild, a good place to find a bed at a reasonable price (see {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild}). With that, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} waves the characters goodbye.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Into the Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara holds court in the grand white building known as the Ruby Court, located at the heart of the Palace Quarter.", + "Before their audience with the Sultana, the characters are directed towards Morgiana's office. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, a slave under the service of Vizier Rashid, will brief the characters on the proper etiquette for their meeting with Zanara.", + "To learn more about {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, see her entry in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Morgiana}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana is a busy woman, stuck dealing with emissaries, legal disputes, and various other matters of governance. As such, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} must first notify her of the characters' arrival so she can make time to attend them. It will take about fifteen to twenty minutes before the Sultana will be ready to meet them.", + "While the characters wait, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} leads them to a spacious balcony in the Ruby Court, offering a spectacular view of the city. There, she serves them a tray of cheeses and sweet juices, while she prepares them for their meeting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescued the prisoners, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} rewards them on behalf of the Sultana. Each character is given a pouch containing thirty gemstones, each worth 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If any of the characters are inadequately dressed, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} offers them elegant clothing she keeps on hand specifically for such occasions. While Zanara does not impose a strict dress code for her court, there is a limit to what she can tolerate\u2014no blood-soaked or shirtless guests allowed. The clothing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} offers is considered fine attire, each worth roughly 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and the characters are welcomed to keep it if they so choose.", + "When preparing the characters for their meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} shares the following key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Although she holds significant influence, the Sultana is not a queen. Bowing or using honorifics like 'your excellency' is unnecessary. It is customary, however, to address her simply as 'Sultana.'", + "The Sultana's power comes from her immense wealth, her ownership of the harbor and much of the Palace Quarter, and her financial backing of the city's operations, which includes the military.", + "Vizier Rashid supports the Sultana in many aspects of running the city. He is one of the few elected officials in Al'Kirat and holds the highest authority in matters of magic, being the most knowledgeable practitioner of arcane magic in the city." + ] + }, + "After you've shared enough exposition, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} can escort them to the Sultana." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "As the characters step into the Sultana's court, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The tall doors creak open, revealing a small but lively hall of tieflings, their expressions tense as they argue and move about the room. A vibrant carpet leads to a staircase and an oversized wooden chair, richly cushioned. A pale tiefling woman sits there, adorned in gold and jewels, her worried gaze fixed as she smokes from a decorated hookah. Beside her, a stern tiefling man leans in to whisper. Translucent silks form a canopy over them, while green ferns line the walls and several guards stand watch near the throne-like seat. Once the woman notices you, she raises a hand to quiet the room and announces, \"Everyone, our guests are here.\" She then beckons for you, \"Please, come closer.\"" + ] + }, + "The pale tiefling seated on the throne is {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, Sultana of Al'Kirat, while the imposing figure beside her is {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}.", + "As the Cult of the Coiled Whisper is a newly emerging threat, both the Sultana and the Vizier are eager to learn anything the characters can share. They ask pointed and probing questions, understanding but disappointed if the characters are unable to answer them all. Sample questions include how many cultists they encountered, what species they were, what seemed to be their objectives, whether they appeared unified, and how well supplied they were.", + "The Sultana is particularly troubled by Rumbold Tomekeeper's abduction. As Kirat's top expert on the Anubian Empire and its hieroglyphics, he is invaluable. As a result, she suspects he was the true target all along. With so many committed to the expedition, she lacks the means to conduct a full investigation; which is why\u2014she hopes\u2014the characters may be able to help.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Offer", + "entries": [ + "The expedition is nearly ready to leave Kunaten Keep and begin the final journey to the Great Pyramid. Unfortunately, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is crucial to the project. Zanara, however, has an ace up her sleeve.", + "The Sultana commands a rare vessel known as The Skylark, a ship capable of sailing the skies. Having recently returned from a voyage to Kunaten Keep, the ship is currently grounded for much-needed repairs and wasn't expected to fly again for some time. However, if Professor {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} were to be rescued, Zanara could clear the vessel for flight, allowing the professor to make it to the expedition in time. For additional details regarding this flying ship, refer to {@adventure The Skylark|SoD|3|Travel to Kunaten Keep}", + "Zanara holds {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in high regard, and after hearing her praise of the characters and their abilities, she is eager to offer them a job: to rescue the missing professor. In return, the Sultana would be willing to grant them a place aboard The Skylark alongside {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Quest", + "entries": [ + "The characters are offered a mercenary contract to rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. The terms of the contract include access to necessary resources, financial backing, and logistical support to aid in their mission." + ] + }, + "As an additional reward, each character will have the opportunity to make a personal petition to the Sultana. They may ask for any favor they desire, and if it is within her power, the Sultana will grant their request. If preferred, a character can forgo the petition and receive up to 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} instead. For more details on what the Sultana can offer, see 'Petitioning the Sultana'.", + "If the characters accept, the Sultana calls upon Morgiana\u2014 who had been quietly listening by the door\u2014to prepare a contract and some gold for the characters. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} nods and departs. She will meet the characters outside after they have finished their conversation with both the Sultana and the Vizier\u2014see {@adventure Concluding the Summons|SoD|3|Concluding the Summons}.", + "The characters are not required to accept the contract right away. If they wish to deliberate, they can return and accept it at any point when they are ready." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Ruby_Court.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divining Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid has the power to cast the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which he is planning to use in order to locate {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. After the meeting with the Sultana concludes, and assuming the characters agree to investigate Rumbold's abduction, Rashid will ask to escort them to his personal laboratory so they can witness the scrying. The laboratory doubles as Rashid's personal office and is located a few hallways away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier's Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "The room is a chaotic mess of scattered papers covered in arcane scribblings, crystal vials filled with liquids of varying colors, bubbling alembics emitting strange smells, and bookshelves crammed with volumes on local history, magical treatises, and philosophy. Rashid's cat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Fiendish Familiar|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}'), lounges lazily atop one of the tables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirror of Life Trapping", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier leads the characters to the back of the chamber, where a large standing mirror rests. This is a {@item Mirror of Life Trapping|XDMG}, which Rashid has been using to imprison the cultists brought to the city as prisoners. Rashid does not disclose the mirror's true magic to the characters.", + "Rashid uses the mirror as a Material component for his {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell. When he's ready, he gathers the characters around the mirror and casts the spell. Rashid uses the following incantation to activate the mirror:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Devil's mirror, forged in fire,", + "Reveal the truth that I desire.", + "Show me the scholar, bound and lost\u2014", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whatever the cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Mirror_of_Life_Trapping.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirror of Life Trapping" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scry on Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid casts the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell on {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, who fails his saving throw. The spell projects a flaming image onto the mirror, revealing what the scrying sensor observes. All who gaze into the mirror can see this image. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An old, portly tiefling stands before a sprawling mural etched with ancient hieroglyphics\u2014the ancient language of the long-fallen Anubian Empire, whose ruins are scattered across the region. The tiefling actively transcribes the symbols onto a parchment with ink. Around him are statues of serpents, and the murals themselves teem with snake-related motifs. Red sand sifts down from cracks in the ceiling, gathering into harmless red piles on the stone floor. Suddenly, the scrying sensor is grasped by another creature\u2014a humanoid figure formed entirely of stone, with jagged wings, curling horns, and an amber orb set deep within its chest. With a crack, the image fades from the mirror, and the spell ends abruptly." + ] + }, + "The stone-skinned figure is {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the leader of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The characters may have heard his name from captured cultists, and now they've seen what he looks like. Rashid identifies the creature as a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, a creature of earth seldom seen in Kirat. He has come across old Anubian golems inlaid with amber before, but never a living creature like this." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debating the Clues", + "entries": [ + "In the conversation that follows between Rashid and the characters about the results of the scrying, be sure to emphasize these key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kept in an Anubian Ruin", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} appears to be inside an Anubian ruin, likely underground. His keen interest in the hieroglyphics on the wall indicate that the knowledge they hold is new to him\u2014which suggests that this particular ruin has not been explored by the Kirati before." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Statues", + "entries": [ + "The statues and carvings feature numerous snakes, suggesting that the site may have been a temple or shrine dedicated to a snake-like deity. This is unusual, as there are no known records of the Anubians worshiping snakes or a snake-headed Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The location is in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The sand flowing from the cracks was tinted red, meaning the ruin is located somewhere within the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + "When Rashid is ready to dismiss the characters, he reminds them to meet {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} outside the Sultana's court chambers. He informs them that {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} will supply them with all the resources they require to proceed with their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concluding the Summons", + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} intercepts them with their contracts in hand. The contracts are standard, non-magical, and easy to understand; in simple terms, they officially outline the offer made by the Sultana.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stipend", + "entries": [ + "The characters are required to sign the contract to receive the support. Once done, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} distributes a stipend of 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to each of them, meant to cover supplies, lodging, food, or any additional equipment they may need. She also gives the party a {@item Sending Stone|XDMG}, linked to another she owns, and advises them to contact her if they have any questions or if they need to report a critical finding in the investigation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Logistical Support", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} directs them to the Adventurer's Guild. The Guild has been commissioned to investigate the whereabouts of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, as well as the activities of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The branch is managed by a woman called Dalira Ter'Mehra, who can share all the information they've gathered so far.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} explains that the Guild is an excellent resource for gathering information about Kirat, meeting others eager to risk life and limb for coin, and for commissioning a wide range of useful services. She also notes that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} frequents the Guild during her investigations, so the characters are likely to find her there." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "Because Al'Kirat operates under a decentralized rule, many essential jobs in the city are managed on a contractual basis. This includes the guards who protect the city, the patrols that secure the roads to other settlements, the muscle that safeguards caravans traveling through the desert, and more. Finding the right contractors and managing their work requires significant effort, leading to the emergence of numerous guilds and organizations in the city to meet this demand.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Adventurers_Guild_Crest.webp" + }, + "title": "Crest of the Adventurer's Guild" + } + ] + }, + "The Adventurer's Guild is unique in that it caters exclusively to mercenaries seeking dangerous work, offering contracts with quick turnaround times that rarely last longer than a day or two. Known simply as 'The Guild,' the Adventurer's Guild has gained tremendous popularity in the city, drawing in many mercenaries eager to earn easy gold by putting their combat skills to use.", + "The day-to-day operations of the Guild are handled by Dalira Ter'Mehra (described further below), who is responsible for cataloging and assigning contracts and bounties as the needs of the city requires.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inn", + "entries": [ + "The guild hall provides simple bunks on the second floor of the main building if the characters require lodging. While the rooms are small, they are affordable, costing only 5 silver pieces per night. These bunks are usually in high demand, but with most of the city's adventurers currently stationed at Kunaten Keep awaiting the start of the expedition, the rooms are available." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relevance", + "entries": [ + "Unless the characters have a home in the city, they will likely rely on the Adventurer's Guild as a base of operations. The rest of this section describes the layout of the guild hall and introduces key figures they are likely to meet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guild Layout", + "entries": [ + "The Guild has several administrative buildings scattered throughout the city. This guild hall is located in the Palace Quarter, east of the Ruby Court.", + "This guild hall also functions as a cantina, open only to guild members. Here, adventurers can drink, socialize, consult with other members, browse available contracts, gather information, and receive payment for completed work. It's almost always busy, filled with adventurers of all walks of life\u2014some friendly, others less so\u2014and it's a great place to swap wild stories and hear intriguing rumors.", + "For a detailed view of the Adventurer's Guild layout, see the map below. Locations on the map are marked, which correspond to the descriptions provided here.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c33" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c33" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mezzanine", + "entries": [ + "The elevated mezzanine is an outer ring that surrounds the sunken central area of the guild hall, where adventurers can move freely from place to place. This elevated walkway is typically the busiest part of the building.", + "The contract boards are located on the mezzanine. These are large wooden panels where all available contracts are posted for adventurers to browse. Only Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the Guild, is authorized to place or remove posts from the boards, doing so only after the necessary paperwork has been completed between the Guild and the contract commissioner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Lounge", + "entries": [ + "The lounge is the lower section of the main floor, surrounded by the mezzanine. Here, adventurers can sit and relax. Most of the lounge is covered with layers of carpets and several low tables without chairs. Adventurers either sit directly on the carpets or on pillows, which are scattered throughout the lounge. The rest of the lounge is occupied by a bar with stools where adventurers can order drinks.", + "An elevated podium at the southern end of the lounge is often used by Dalira for important announcements or by bards who entertain the crowd with songs or tales.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Bar", + "entries": [ + "No full meals are served in this establishment, but snacks are available for purchase. Options include jerky for carnivores, seeds for herbivores, spicy nuts for tieflings, and bread for anyone who wants it. The bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages after sundown. There are no servers, so customers must order and purchase their snacks and drinks directly at the bar, where bartender Rudoli Thundergut (see 'Notable Guild Members') serves them.", + "Below is a selection of popular drinks served by Rudoli, each available for 5 silver pieces. Several of the drinks are made using 'firewater,' a spirit crafted by fermenting succulents, a staple in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "A refreshing blend of pineapple juice, coconut rum, lime juice, and rich cream of coconut." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Action Surge", + "entries": [ + "A strong blend of whiskey and coffee, sweetened with sugar, a splash of water, a hint of cinnamon, and garnished with a floating apple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hellish Rebuke", + "entries": [ + "A zesty mix of ginger beer, firewater, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves floating on top. Hidden at the bottom of the glass is a chili pepper that will burst open at a random time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wild Magic", + "entries": [ + "A mix of orange juice and firewater, garnished with small floating cherries and finished with a secret sirupy ingredient." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Administrative Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the daily operations of the Adventurer's Guild. She is present in her office from dawn until noon, before returning for a few hours at dusk. Dalira is usually too busy writing reports and cataloging contracts to do much else, so she rarely mingles outside during work hours.", + "Dalira manages contract payments from this office and curates a smaller contract board within her workspace. These contracts often involve sensitive matters requiring a measure of discretion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Pantry & Storage", + "entries": [ + "The western section of the guild hall is restricted to staff and houses both a pantry and a storage room for cleaning supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Guild Members", + "entries": [ + "The characters will find themselves returning to the Adventurer's Guild multiple times during {@i Sands of Doom}. Aside from familiar faces like {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and any other adventurers they meet along the way, they'll frequently encounter the following group of NPCs, who are always present within the Guild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra - Guild Manager", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|XMM}) oversees the day-to-day operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under Vizier Rashid and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Dalira's cloak functions as a {@item Hat of Disguise|XDMG}, which activates when she pulls the cowl over her head. She uses this ability to travel across the city unnoticed whenever she is transporting gold to refill the safe in her office." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Work, gardening, lively places, and detective stories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Idleness, extravagance, flirting, and disorganization." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holgam - Bouncer", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building (if entering before meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} vouches for the characters). He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, leatherwork, telling jokes, and adventuring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Laws, taking things seriously, work, and insects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut - Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|XMM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "Though he loathes to admit it, his deep knowledge of poisons, chemicals, and flammable materials has turned him into an unexpectedly skilled bartender. Now, he dedicates himself to provide for a younger generation of warriors, believing this to be his only and final way to serve. Even to this day, he occasionally experiences flashbacks to the horrifying moments when the insects overran his home, which to others would appear as him staring blankly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his Grimfire Pistol with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute. For additional details about Grimfire weapons, refer to {@adventure Grimfire Pistol|SoD|2|Dwarves}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Coffee, tales of war, firearms, and silence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Everyone, alcohol, outdoors, and Darakni." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Searching for Clues", + "entries": [ + "In this part of the chapter, the characters must explore Al'Kirat and its surrounding regions in search of information regarding the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. Their main objective is to locate the cult's headquarters, where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is most likely being held. To do this, they will need to consult Dalira Ter'Mehra at the Adventurer's Guild and follow up on the leads she has compiled.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "As the characters enter the Adventurer's Guild, they quickly spot {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} among the crowd. She's been busy gathering information on the cult but is happy to take a moment in order to give them a quick tour of the Guild Hall and introduce them to Dalira at her office.", + "By this point, Dalira has likely heard of the party's success in dealing with both the skeletons and the cultists. Pleased by their competence and desperate for help, as most adventurers have already departed for Kunaten Keep, she welcomes them into the investigation. She invites them to sit in her office, gives a brief overview of how the Guild operates, and answers any questions they may have regarding doing adventuring work in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult Leads", + "entries": [ + "While Dalira has not found any direct information regarding their current whereabouts, she has managed to gather three promising leads that may offer insight into the cult's operations.", + "The three leads are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Infestation", + "entries": [ + "A snake infestation has plagued the Slums for the past two weeks. It's not much to go on, but since the cultists claim to hear the hissing whispers of a snake in their dreams, this lead is as good as any. Many locals are blaming the infestation on a kenku who allegedly owns plants known to attract snakes. The kenku himself has recently posted a contract, hiring adventurers to retrieve more of these rare plants for him. See {@adventure Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Cultist Attack", + "entries": [ + "Scouts have reported another attack near the Dustwind Buttes. This time, the victims were a small group of orcs. Since the attack, the orcs have chosen to camp in the hills a few miles south of the city. Based on the location, it's likely the attackers were cultists. It would be wise to speak with the orcs and find out what they know. See {@adventure Glowing Amber|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rumbold's Missing Imp", + "entries": [ + "Word has it that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} acquired an Imp assistant from the Church of Asmodeus. Curiously, the Imp vanished just before the professor was due to depart for the caravan. These suspicious circumstances merit further investigation. The Temple of the Five Pointed Star is likely to have additional information. See {@adventure The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The characters can follow on only two of the three leads, as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will handle the third. After the characters decide on their first lead, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will randomly select either {@adventure Snake Infestation|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} or {@adventure Second Cultist Attack|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber} to investigate on her own. If the characters choose one of those two, she will follow the other. Kallista's involvement is limited because she is also preparing to meet with the Sultana to address the caravan attack, a task she expects to undertake shortly." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping-up the Leads", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have pursued two of the three leads, they can return to the Adventurer's Guild to regroup with Dalira and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In their meeting, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will brief the characters on the results of her investigation. Since she worked alone, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} was unable to achieve as much as the party might have if they'd investigated her lead.", + "You can use the information presented below as a guide for what {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} reports from her findings.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Investigated the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper uses a rare mushroom known as Hissroot to attract snakes, and their headquarters is likely filled with thousands of them. It would be wise to stock up on antitoxin before confronting them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Spoke with the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper is gathering large amounts of amber, probably for some form of ritual. It could be useful to carry some amber in case they inhabit Anubian ruins that require it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira found little useful information, aside from the fact that the cultists have either ceased their activities or have entirely left the city. They've gone completely silent since the attack on the caravan. Dalira suspects that whatever they were after, they likely already have it, so it's important to act quickly before the trail runs cold.", + "At this stage, the characters should know that the cultists' base is hidden in the eastern Dustwind Buttes, within the Wasteland. They should also have a way to track them, whether by letting snakes guide them or by enlisting the help of the orcs to escort them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kallista for Rumbold's Rescue", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is invested in ensuring the safe return of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, but recognizes when her efforts are more effective elsewhere. If the characters are already accompanied by one or more NPCs, she steps back into a supporting role. In this case, she may assemble a group of Kirati soldiers to camp near the Dustwind Buttes, remaining on standby to offer reinforcements should the characters require the help." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 3rd level after they have explored two of the three leads and are ready to journey to the Dustwind Buttes to face the Cult of the Coiled Whisper." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Event: Meeting Malicia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters will have two opportunities to meet {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} during this part of the chapter, an important NPC in Sands of Doom. In both events, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is in her humanoid form and will attempt to keep her draconic identity a secret. Her full description is detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been researching the corruption innate to the Wasteland and suspects\u2014incorrectly\u2014that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} or one of her siblings, ancient enemies of the Aru, are to blame. Now, with news of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper reaching her ears, she has come to Al'Kirat in pursuit of leads that might take her closer to the lair of one of these ancient demigods.", + "Both {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the characters are destined to find the Temple of Aku'Tal, though they will take separate paths to do so. If she discovers that the characters are also pursuing the cult, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} chooses to remain silent regarding her own intentions, preferring not to tip her claw just yet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when the characters return to the city after completing either Lead One or Lead Two. As they approach the gates to the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} standing a few hundred feet away from the entrance.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s young and inexperienced mind\u2014 shaped by a dragon's perspective\u2014often leaves her confused by what she sees and learns in the city. With a puzzled expression, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches the party and asks: \"{@i You live here, don't you? I don't understand. How does this 'Sultana' rule the city? Surely she's not powerful enough to defeat the warriors here. She must possess some secret power, yes?}\"", + "The dragon will entertain a discussion about culture and politics, showing genuine eagerness to learn but making curious mistakes in the process\u2014such as using the word 'hoard' rather than 'wealth,' or 'lair' instead of 'home.'", + "At the end of the conversation, she states that she has 'found the exchange of information valuable' and assures the party she will 'repay it back someday.' She then strides into the desert alone, scoffing at any warnings of its danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs once the characters have completed their investigation and are prepared to begin {@adventure Part 3|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue} of this chapter. As they leave the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} amongst the caravaneers and merchants gathered just beyond the walls.", + "Seeing the party fully geared for travel, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches and casually inquires about their destination. Noting they are bound for the Wasteland, she offers to repay them for helping her at their first meeting with insights into the Will of the Sands. You may give the characters as much or as little detail about the Will as you like. She then gifts them a vial of blood, explaining it can be used to distract any undead they might face in the dunes.", + "\"{@i Something roams out there, something dark and twisted. A force incomplete, corrupted, and hungry. It commands the undead and hungers for blood. Should you find yourselves surrounded by its horde, throw this vial\u2014unopened\u2014as far as you can. Watch as they flock to it, desperate to shatter it and soak the sands in its contents. Do so if you need it, it may very well save your lives. Now, I consider your generosity dutifully repaid.}\"", + "After sharing as much as she deems appropriate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} turns and walks away in the direction of the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead One: Search for the Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "Snakes have become an increasingly common sight in the Slums, with reports of snake attacks rising steadily. Characters wandering through the district won't need long to hear about the issue from concerned locals or to catch glimpses of serpents winding through the shadowy, cramped alleyways. This infestation started two weeks ago and has only escalated since then. Any local character with ties to the Slums would already know about the snake problem.", + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper has been collecting snakes for their dark rituals, luring them with a rare mushroom called Hissroot. When squeezed, the mushroom releases potent spores that act as irresistible pheromones for snakes. Many of these mushrooms were stolen from Ribbit, a {@creature Kenku|XMM} that sells pets in the Slums. The cult's reckless mishandling of the Hissroot has caused the spores to scatter across the district, inadvertently attracting snakes into the area.", + "Dalira knows of the snake infestation and that many locals are blaming the kenku, but so far has no idea that the cult is directly related to the events. Curiously, Ribbit recently posted a contract in the Adventurer's Guild asking for help collecting more of the Hissroot (see further below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Ribbit and learn that the cultists stole several mushrooms and are tasked with harvesting more. While exploring the buttes in search of Hissroot, the characters uncover how to harness their properties. Along the way, they meet Windhowl, an elder seer and {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaur}, who distrusts the cultists and allies with the characters. Windhowl is then able to provide the characters with a trick to locate the cultists' hideout." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "If the characters discover that the cultists are using Hissroot to lure snakes, and they have a general idea of the cult's location within the Wasteland, they could release some snakes in the vicinity and follow them, allowing the serpents to lead them to the cultists' base. Furthermore, by obtaining some Hissroot, the characters could also control the cult's snakes with the spores, potentially preventing the cultists from using serpents against the party." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Just two days ago, Ribbit posted a contract at the Adventurer's Guild, requesting assistance in collecting more of the Hissroot. The contract reads as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Need Materials}", + "{@i Hello! Need clank-clanks to fetch me Hiss Ouchies for my hissers. That's it. Easy. I give instructions, just come to Ribbit's (that's me) Pet Shop. If you can't find, ask anyone. All know Ribbit (that's me). I pay 50 clinks, maybe more.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra explains that Ribbit is a {@creature Kenku|XMM}, one of the many beastfolk living in the city. Kenku don't use proper names for objects or people; instead, they refer to them by the sounds they make. For example, 'clank-clanks' are adventurers, 'clinks' are {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and 'hissers' are snakes. Dalira isn't sure what 'Hiss Ouchies' are, but she believes they might be the mushrooms that attract snakes." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira's notes indicate that Ribbit operates a pet shop in the Slums. His contract requests adventurers to collect plants from the Deadrock Buttes, a network of twisting canyons located north of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ribbit's Pet Shop", + "entries": [ + "The shop is tucked away off the main streets deep within the Slums, in a small neighborhood near the wall of the city that is populated almost exclusively by kenku.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku Children", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach the neighborhood, they hear what sounds like combat, but upon closer inspection, turns out to be nothing more than kenku children at play. The children are roleplaying as adventurers battling monsters, using their innate ability to mimic sounds to create realistic-sounding explosions, the clang of metal on metal, and monstrous roars. They hop from rooftop to rooftop, pretending the snakes below are fearsome dragons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Shop", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit's shop is filled exclusively with frogs, snakes, and reptiles, all safely housed in small glass enclosures. When the characters arrive, Ribbit is actively attempting to imitate a frog's mating croak to encourage a pair of rare purple frogs to copulate, but with little success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissing Ouchies / Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit explains that someone stole his Hissing Ouchies, a name he says comes from the sound of a snake being lured by the mushroom and biting the unlucky person holding it. After rummaging through a small book of kenku translations, he finds the non-kenku term for them: Hissroot. He goes on to explain that the mushroom releases spores that attract snakes. Ribbit uses these mushrooms to help endangered snakes breed, and on occasion, locals pay him to remove snakes from their neighborhoods using the spores.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contract", + "entries": [ + "Hissroot grows in the caves of the Deadrock Buttes, commonly near the Riohnar River. To locate the mushrooms, Ribbit suggests finding and following snakes in the area, which are drawn to the mushroom and can lead one straight to them. Though the snakes are small and typically docile, Ribbit warns they can become irritable when disturbed. Most bites, he claims, happen when people accidentally step on them. He also cautions the characters to be very careful when harvesting Hissroot, as squeezing the mushrooms releases spores that attract more snakes, making the chance of being bitten significantly higher." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Payment", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit offers 50 clinks ({@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) for a single Hissroot, with an additional 10 for each extra one they bring, up to three more." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Theft", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit recalls a visit two weeks ago from a small group of humans and lizardfolk who asked him about snakes and the Hissroot. They wanted to know where to find the mushroom, how it's used, and which snakes it tends to attract. Since Ribbit had fielded similar questions before, he didn't think much of it at the time. However, just a few days ago, his entire stock of Hissroot was stolen, and he now suspects the group might be behind the theft.", + "Whoever it was that stole the mushrooms or why, it's clear they mishandled the plants and released the spores across the Slums. This, he is certain, is what led to the sudden snake infestation.", + "Ribbit is confident that the thieves have already fled the city. After the theft, he asked around for the suspicious group but they were reportedly seen leaving town, and no one has seen them since." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "entries": [ + "To reach the Deadrock Buttes, the characters have to leave Al'Kirat through the Sapphire Gate north of the city, which allows them to traverse the badlands from the western side of the Riohnar River. It then takes them {@b two hours} traversing the trail north following the river before reaching the craggy edge of the Deadrock Buttes. Other than the occasional wild dog that skitters out of view, or eagle that flies overhead, not much transpires during the journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "To find a source of Hissroot, the characters will need to scale sections of the buttes, leap between its ledges, and search the area for signs of snakes in the nearby caves.", + "Have each character make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. If more than half succeed, they discover a source of Hissroot in 1 hour. If half or more fail, it will take them {@dice 1d4} hours to find one. If the group has an easy way to track snakes, all characters gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Cave", + "entries": [ + "The characters find a dark cave, 15 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long. The entrance emits a sickly sweet smell, and the hissing of snakes echoes from the depths of the Darkness.", + "The path through the cave is filled with hundreds of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}] that criss-cross the cavern floor. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check realizes that the snakes are not aggressive and will only attack if provoked or stepped on. If disturbed, a snake bites only once before it flees.", + "The Hissroot visibly grows at the far end of the cave. To reach them, the characters must either find a way to clear the snakes or navigate through the cave without stepping on them. There are far too many snakes to kill individually.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avoiding the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "To reach the end of the cave without stepping on any snakes, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check. Characters proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. The character keeps rolling until they succeed, with each failure triggering a bite attack from one of the snakes as they accidentally step on it.", + "A character who reaches the end of the cave must repeat the same check to safely make their way back to the entrance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting the Mushrooms", + "entries": [ + "There are five Hissroot mushrooms growing in the cave. To harvest each mushroom, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a failure, the mushroom is still harvested, but it gets squeezed, releasing pheromones that attract snakes to the character (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Pheromones", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are irresistibly drawn to the pheromones released by Hissroot mushrooms when they are squeezed. If the pheromones are triggered, every snake in the cave will be drawn to the source. If a creature is holding the source, the snakes will attempt to climb onto the creature, with one snake biting the creature at the end of each of the creature's turns.", + "If the creature leaves the cave covered in snakes due to the Hissroot's pheromones, they must make a skill check of their choice to shake off the snakes. Another character may assist, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. On a roll of 20 or lower, the creature is bitten by one poisonous snake; on 15 or lower, by two snakes; on 10 or lower, by three snakes; and on 5 or lower, by four snakes. Regardless of the outcome, the snakes are then successfully shaken off." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared.", + "Windhowl has seen many strange people visit the buttes over the past few weeks, gathering large quantities of Hissroot and capturing hundreds of snakes in the process. She has tried time and again to reason with them, warning of the damage they are causing to the delicate ecosystem, but her words have so far fallen on deaf ears. When she spots the characters emerging from the cave with the Hissroot, she naturally assumes they are doing the same and approaches to scold them.", + "If the characters explain their mission, Windhowl recognizes the name Ribbit. As a seer who communes with the spirits of the land, she has often heard them speak kindly of Ribbit, calling him 'The Small Who Loves the Smaller.' Mentioning his name is enough to soothe her concerns. Windhowl offers to cast {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} once or twice on the characters if needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invite for a Talk", + "entries": [ + "Provided Windhowl detects no ulterior motives from the characters, she invites them to tea to discuss their troubles and explore how they might assist one another. Her hut is located about ten minutes away, high atop the buttes.", + "Windhowl's hut is a yurt made from the leathers of great beasts and warmly furnished layers of thick rugs. There, she serves her guests ginger tea, claiming it should soothe the soreness from climbing up and down the buttes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "No matter how much time the characters spend conversing with Windhowl, you can grant them the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wayward Son", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows that something is communing with the cultists in their dreams, but not what it is. She only knows for certain that it is not one of the land's natural spirits\u2014the same spirits that have guided the minotaurs of Kirat for countless generations. This, she explains, is why minotaurs do not follow this so-called 'serpent god,' as they prefer to follow only the wisdom of the spirits.", + "Windhowl's grandson, however, has always been headstrong, aimless, and impulsive. This earned him the name Stormheart. To Windhowl's sorrow, her grandson was lured by the cult, the very same that came to harvest the mushrooms. They offered him the purpose he always craved.", + "Windhowl agrees to aid the characters in their search for the cultists, on the condition that they spare her grandson if they find. She asks only that they try convince him to return back home. She assures the characters that her grandson should be easy to spot, for he is likely the sole minotaur among the cultists." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows the cultists are hiding in the eastern Dustwind Buttes. However, she is far too old to venture into the Wasteland to help the characters, and as a pacifist, she recognizes she would be ill-suited to confront a group of cultists. Instead, she offers them a way to track the cultists.", + "Windhowl doesn't know exactly where the cultists' headquarters are, but she knows who does\u2014thousands of them, in fact. The old seer has noticed that wherever the cultists take their large stores of Hissroot, snakes follow, drawn from miles away. \"Follow the snakes,\" Windhowl advises. \"Nature never fails to guide. Track the serpents, and I wager they'll lead you straight to those who worship them.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions of Poison Resistance", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is deeply concerned about the cultists' use of so many snakes and worries that confronting them unprepared could be dangerous. As a seer among her people, she is well-practiced in creating potions and salves, particularly those that counter the hazards of nature.", + "Windhowl can brew {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|XDMG|Potions of Poison Resistance}, but the process requires a rare component that must be gathered from the husks of evil spirits. With a special ritual, she can provoke these malevolent entities, forcing them to manifest in physical forms that resemble plant-like creatures. Defeating them not only purges the spirits, healing the land, but also provides Windhowl with the components she needs for her potions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Summoning Evil Spirits", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "If the characters agree to craft the potions, Windhowl guides them back to the trail near the Riohnar River. Use the 'Deadrock Trail' battlemap for this encounter.", + "Windhowl explains, \"{@i Spirits do not easily forge bodies of their own, so they seek to possess the living to gain control. I'll be summoning weaker spirits that will only be able to inhabit small plant matter from the riverbed. Minor spirits will strike first, but you must defend me. I need time to summon stronger ones that will give us the materials we need. Guard me well, while I complete the ritual}.\"", + "When the characters are ready, Windhowl sits down and begins chanting in Abyssal, the language of beastfolk. Malevolent spirits will then coalesce in the area as green lights that enter the river. Then, blights will spawn from the river; they climb out of the water and attack Windhowl.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fight the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl ({@creature Druid|XMM} statistics) sits in the area marked 'W'. In the first round, six {@creature Twig Blight|XMM|Twig Blight} crawl out of the water in the areas marked 'T'. In the second round, three {@creature Needle Blight|XMM|Needle Blight} follow from the areas marked 'N'. And finally in the third round, a single {@creature Vine Blight|XMM} emerges from the area marked 'V'. For the first two rounds, Windhowl focuses entirely on her ritual, but in the third round, she joins the fight alongside the characters to support them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting Windhowl, add an additional {@creature Vine Blight|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c34" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c34" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Traveling with Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is not inclined to accompany the characters to the cultist hideout. However, if {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is not suitable or available to travel there with the party, it might be wise to have Windhowl take her place instead, as the characters are expected to have at least one ally with them for Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting the Potions", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl will carefully harvest the vine blight for the components she needs and spend the rest of the day crafting the potions. When the characters are prepared to travel to the Dustwind Buttes, she will meet them outside the city and supply each with a {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|XDMG}. If needed, she can speak with them using the {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Ribbit", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit rewards the characters with 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the Hissroot, along with 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for each additional Hissroot they deliver, up to a total of 30 extra {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, Ribbit offers the characters a {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}] as a pet. The snake is named 'Ooh' for its habit of slithering down people's backs and giving them chills. It is friendly and only bites if it feels threatened.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing the Infestation", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit wastes no time using the spores of the Hissroot to draw the snakes away from the Slums.", + "Every night, winds sweep in from the Wasteland, passing through Al'Kirat before they are funneled by the high banks of the Riohnar River on its way north to the ocean. Ribbit takes advantage of this natural current, releasing the Hissroot spores as the breeze flows through the city. The wind then carries the spores north toward the buttes, coaxing the snakes to follow the breeze out of the city.", + "It will take {@dice 2d4} days for the snake infestation to fully clear." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Two: Glowing Amber", + "entries": [ + "A small group of orcs was recently attacked by undead near the Dustwind Buttes and have since established a small camp south of Al'Kirat to mend their wounds. Although they know this is Kirati territory, the orcs have made no effort to communicate with them, and in fact have grown somewhat aggressive. Scouts report that the orcs are stopping travelers, searching their belongings, and threatening those who resist. There are no casualties so far, only a few injuries. Al'Kirat is hesitant to engage the orcs, wary of provoking O'grila in this delicate time, and had hoped they would eventually move on. However, they have shown no signs of leaving.", + "The orcs were on a pilgrimage to find an object of flawless beauty, intended as a tribute to the feathered serpent the orcs revere. If accepted, the offering would grant them entry into Ouro, the paradise they believe exists atop the highest plateau of O'grila, where they would be reborn as dinosaurs. On their journey, they discovered a magnificent, foot-long jewel made of pure amber. However, while returning home, they were ambushed by undead during the night. Though they managed to protect the jewel, their cherished triceratops was infected with mummy rot after being touched by a mummy during the confrontation. Now camped and weakened, the orcs cannot leave until they cure their triceratops, who not only carries their supplies but is also a beloved member of their group.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a group of orcs who were attacked by undead. After speaking with them, the characters learn the orcs are willing to assist if they can help save their sick triceratops. Once the characters provide aid, the orcs reveal the location of the large cultist encampment they found as a result of the confrontation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover that cultists used the undead to try and steal the orc's precious amber jewel. The characters can ally with the orcs and be escorted by them to the cultist hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Dalira says the following regarding this lead:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have two neighbors: the dwarves of Drek'Alor beyond the mountains to the west and the orcs of O'grila across the dunes to the east. Dalira explains that the fertile lands of O'grila are home to dinosaurs (called 'biters'), large and powerful feathered reptiles that the orcs ride into battle. Orcs share a mystical bond with these dinosaurs, enabling them to communicate, and they revere all such creatures. Dalira cautions the characters that the orcs have a culture steeped in combat, so they should always be prepared for a confrontation when dealing with them.", + "If no character speaks Orcish, she hands them a single {@spell Tongues|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Tongues}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge about Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Since the goal is to negotiate with the orcs rather than to engage them in combat, Dalira suggests stopping by the Grand Bazaar to acquire a tribute for them. She suggests speaking with Gurtr, a dwarf friend of the Guild who runs a stall in the market. He recently returned from O'grila and might have useful suggestions.", + "Dalira warns that the stalls in the Bazaar are first-come, first-serve, so vendors change locations every day. The characters might have to ask around in order to find Gurtr." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "Gurtr (LN Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) is not difficult to find, thanks to his obnoxiously loud voice and pushy sales tactics. He has already been warned twice today by the guards for harassing customers and getting into fights with the other merchants. By the time the characters enter the Bazaar and begin searching for him, he is literally in the process of being kicked out for failing to comply for a third time. The characters notice him being dragged away by a few guards as his stall is dismantled.", + "After Gurtr is 'escorted' out of the building, the characters can approach him to do business. His stall is a simple wheelbarrow adorned with signs advertising his products, which he can freely move around. In a hurry to make up for lost time, Gurtr is willing to trade as long as the characters don't slow him down while he pushes his wheelbarrow through the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading with Gurtr", + "entries": [ + "Gurtr is well-versed in orc culture and offers to share his knowledge for a single {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}. You can provide the characters any relevant information found under '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs}', '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}', or '{@adventure Ogrila|SoD|6|O'grila (Oasis)}'. He will emphasize that orcs respect Strength above all else. For orcs, he says, vinegar is far sweeter than honey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing a Tribute", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, Gurtr has no trinkets that would truly work as a 'tribute,' but that doesn't stop him from trying to sell what he has on to the characters and pretend that they would make for excellent offerings. Gurtr has the following orc-related items for sale:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An 'orc costume' for 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} (fake dinosaur bone armor adorned with bird feathers).", + "A vial of 'dinosaur pheromones' for 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} (triceratops urine).", + "A small book titled 'Orcish and You: What to Say to Survive an Orc Attack' for 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} (a limited translation of basic phrases from Common to Orcish such as: \"{@i don't kill me}\", \"{@i I also like dinosaurs}\", \"{@i I am sick and contagious}\", etc.).", + "A 2-inch tall figurine of an orc warrior carved from wood for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "In the end, none of these items are particularly useful in aiding the characters' interactions with the orcs, but they also do them no harm. Whoever presents the offerings is seen by the orcs as the 'leader' of the group, and the orcs will defer to that person in conversation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs Reciprocate", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully befriend the orcs and present them with gifts, the orcs will reciprocate with a similar but opposite gift when they meet again in Part 3 of this chapter. For instance, if the characters gifted them triceratops urine, the orcs will offer camel urine in return." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The characters must leave the city through the Ruby Gate and travel {@b two hours} south to reach the cliffs where the orcs have been spotted. The characters can easily ask passing travelers for guidance, as many have been harassed by the orcs and know their whereabouts.", + "The journey is calm, with no encounters along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orc Encampment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Orc_Camp_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Orc Camp (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "id": "c35" + }, + "The orcs have no knowledge of medicinal plants outside of O'grila and possess no curative magic to heal their triceratops. They have been searching for travelers to challenge for their medicine, but so far, none have carried any, so the orcs have allowed them all to pass and injured only those that resisted.", + "The camp is situated in a well-defensible position nestled at the center of four hills. This location allows the orcs to build simple palisades to block the pathways leading into their camp, while also providing them with vantage points from which they can spot anything approaching from a distance. The camp is small and consists of five tents, the largest of which holds their sick triceratops and their recently infected leader.", + "For a view of the orc encampment, refer to the 'Orc Camp' battlemap.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "State of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The orc encampment is led by an {@creature Orog|MM} [{@creature Berserker|XMM}] named Ahuatzi, includes one {@creature Triceratops|XMM}, and has a number of {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}] equal to the number of player characters plus one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummy Rot", + "entries": [ + "The triceratops has contracted mummy rot (see the '{@creature Mummy|MM}' entry in the Monster Manual for a description of the curse). As a result of the curse, the triceratops' {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} have been reduced to a maximum of 5, it is permanently {@condition Incapacitated}, and is on the verge of death.", + "In an attempt to soothe the beast, Ahuatzi has stayed with the triceratops through the nights, and the constant contact has caused the mummy rot to spread to him. Weakened and barely able to move, Ahuatzi now rests with the triceratops inside the largest tent of the camp. Ahuatzi's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} have been reduced to 21, and while afflicted by the curse, he can only make one attack per attack action, his {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is halved, and he has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all attacks and ability checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Camp", + "entries": [ + "When the characters approach too close to the encampment, the orcs shout a warning from atop the hills with their weapons drawn. Desperate, the orcs will then encircle the characters and threaten them into submission, hoping to search their bags for anything that might resemble medicine. If the orcs notice anything suggesting one of the characters could be a doctor\u2014such as potions, books on plants or anatomy, or vestments of a cleric or druid\u2014they will try to take that character to the large tent where the triceratops and their leader are resting. The orcs will then threaten the character, demanding they find a way to heal them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs are not receptive to kind and calm conversations but respond well to shows of Strength. A {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check can make them stand down. On a success, one of the orcs steps forward and challenges the one who rolled the check to a one-on-one duel.", + "These duels, called 'Makhram.' They are considered holy in O'grila and determine who is right and what is true in their culture. If the character wins the duel, the orcs take it as a sign that the party has the Strength to help them and will listen to what they have to say, including escorting them to see the sick if they willingly offer assistance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The orcs are wary and on edge, and any misstep by the characters could ignite a violent confrontation. Actions like stealing from the orcs or allowing their sick to perish could escalate the situation, leading the entire encampment to clash with the party. Be sure to have one of the orcs challenge a character to a Makhram, if at all possible, before things escalate to this point.", + "If the orcs sense they are losing, they will surrender. The orcs interpret their defeat as proof of the characters' righteousness and submit to their will." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Other than their traveling supplies, camping gear, and combat equipment, the orcs carry little in terms of treasure. A thorough search of the tents uncovers food and water totaling 30 units of Traveling Supplies. Among the supplies are also trinkets and baubles made from animal bones, valued at a combined 20 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye of Ouro", + "entries": [ + "The orcs have named the large amber jewel they discovered, the 'Eye of Ouro.' It is found on the largest hut (see {@adventure Meeting Ahuatzi|SoD|3|Meeting Ahuatzi}) and is worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi, the son of a lesser chieftain in O'grila, leads the group of orcs. The triceratops and him languish within the largest tent of the camp.", + "The once-proud orc, now ravaged by the cursed rot, looks up as the characters enter his hut. His voice is frail, his eyes clouded with an unnatural black hue, his fingernails have fallen away, and clumps of his decayed hair litter the ground. He sits on a throne of bones, flanked by his ailing triceratops whose affliction is far more advanced than his. The great beast lies on a bed of its own feathers, all of which have fallen from its body. Its skin, now gray and cracked, looks ready to disintegrate at any moment into ash.", + "Nestled beside the triceratops, like an egg in a nest of feathers, rests the magnificent amber gem. A warm glow radiates from within the amber, bathing the tent in a soft, soothing orange light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recalling the Attack", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi can recount the attack on his band. His description matches the characters' experience of their own attack while in the caravan, with the undead functioning as a distraction while the cultists operated behind the scenes. The only difference being that the attack happened at night.", + "Ahuatzi is convinced the attackers were after the Eye of Ouro, but none of them could stand against Zuma, the triceratops, who killed all who approached her. \"If she falls today, her soul will surely find its way to Ouro. Such was her ferocity in that battle,\" Ahuatzi whispers, gently stroking the frail body of the triceratops with reverence.", + "After driving off the attackers, Ahuatzi and the remaining orcs regrouped and pursued the fleeing cultists. They tracked them to a nearby set of ruins, not far from where the ambush had occurred. Ahuatzi recalls they had a large encampment there, surrounded by crumbling statues of snakes. Unfortunately, Ahuatzi states, they had to retreat when the commotion drew mummies, one of which struck at Zuma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi has no doubt that Zuma will reach Ouro after the valiant battle she fought during the attack. However, he and the other orcs fear that their own resolve wavered when it was truly tested\u2014which might harm their chances to reach Ouro. Ahuatzi yearns to bring the fight back to the cultists and, if he is fortunate, die in a glorious melee.", + "He knows the location of the cultists' encampment and is more than ready\u2014thrilled, even\u2014to give his life in their destruction. If the characters mention their intent to pursue the cultists and are willing to have him, Ahuatzi eagerly offers to bring himself and his remaining warriors to guide them to the location, so they may have their vengeance.", + "Ahuatzi, however, will not leave until Zuma is either cured of her affliction or perishes from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Triceratops", + "entries": [ + "The orcs recognize the affliction as mummy rot, a curse brought on by the mummies of the Wasteland. Left untreated, the victim will slowly decay, eventually turning to dust. The curse can typically only be lifted with potent magic.", + "Ahuatzi is willing to offer anything, including the Eye of Ouro, if the characters can save Zuma the triceratops. As he still has time before the curse fully kills him, Ahuatzi is willing to accompany the characters to the city to seek a cure for his affliction, but only after Zuma is no longer suffering\u2014 be it alive or dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unable to Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to save the triceratops, she perishes soon after, and the orcs are devastated. That night, they prepare a ceremony in her honor. If the characters showed genuine effort in trying to help, the orcs will invite them to the ceremony. See {@adventure Night of Ceremony|SoD|3|Night of Ceremony} further ahead for more details." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scroll of Remove Curse", + "entries": [ + "If the characters already completed '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground},' they are likely to have acquired a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}, which can be used to cure either the orog or the triceratops of mummy rot. However, beyond this option, it is unlikely the party will have access to magic capable of curing it and unless they act quickly, there may not be enough time to return to the city for a remedy, as the triceratops may die before they make it back. If they can reach her in time, however, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is willing to offer such a scroll for free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check know that mummy rot can also be cured by ingesting a near-lethal dose of hagsbane, a toxic plant native to the region. Characters local to Kirat have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. This information can also be obtained by using the {@item Sending Stone|XDMG} to contact {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, who shares this knowledge. Additionally, if the characters have {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} with them (see '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}'), he can reveal this as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Zuma", + "entries": [ + "Some characters may try to stabilize the triceratops while another rushes back to the city to find a cure. If they act swiftly and effectively, there's a chance they can save Zuma's life this way. To do this, however, the party must either be able to purchase a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} in the city (costing 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) or have contacted {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to receive one free of charge.", + "Alternatively, a character may also try searching the badlands for hagsbane.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running to the City", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters must sprint, fly, or ride to the city and back as quickly as possible, which normally requires a total of 4 hours. The character must make two {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks, one to reach the city and one to return. A success means it took the character 1 hour to reach their destination, while a failure means it took them 2 hours.", + "If the character possesses a feature or inherent advantage over a normal person running back to the city\u2014such as a riding mount, convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to meet them halfway with the spell scroll, or using a spell such as {@spell Longstrider|XPHB} to assist them\u2014then all the checks are made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}.", + "Once the character returns, they must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. If they fail, they gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters may search the badlands for the herb as fast as possible. Have the character make {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) checks until they succeed on two of them. Each attempt represents 1 hour of search. The character finds a dose of hagsbane at the end of the hour on their second success.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} that accompanies the one making the checks can assist, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on each roll.", + "Should the characters wish to gather more hagsbane for their future adventures, they can spend {@dice 1d4} hours of effort searching the badlands and make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a successful check, they acquire a dose of hagsbane. The weed has no market value and is useless to those {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stabilizing Zuma", + "entries": [ + "One character must stay behind to stabilize the triceratops, ensuring she survives until the cure arrives. At the end of the first hour, the character must make a {@dc 5} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. At the end of each following hour, they must make another check, with the DC increasing by 5 each time. If a check fails and the triceratops has not been cured by then, she dies.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Medicine} can assist the one making the checks, granting them {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on each roll." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Curing Ahuatzi of mummy rot is simpler than curing the triceratops, as there is enough time to transport him to Al'Kirat to obtain a cure.", + "The characters can cure Ahuatzi's mummy rot by contacting either {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or Dalira, both of whom can arrange for a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. The Sultana will cover the cost, provided Ahuatzi assists in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}. However, Ahuatzi is forbidden from entering the city while suffering from the contagious disease, so the scroll must be brought to him outside the city gates." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "Hagsbane is a deadly poison, and when ingested, it burns through the creature's veins and organs, causing excruciating pain. Though extremely dangerous, it is known to 'burn' through most diseases and magical curses, effectively searing the body clean. Too small a dose results only in agonizing pain without curing the affliction, while too large a dose is likely to kill the creature outright.", + "After the hagsbane is consumed, whoever determines the dosage must make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a success, the correct dosage was given; on a failure, too much was used.", + "A creature that ingests hagsbane falls into a coma that lasts for 8 hours. Throughout the coma, they experience a burning fever, twitching and grimacing in visible agony. At the end, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw. The saving throw is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the correct dosage was administered, and with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} if the wrong dosage was given. On a success, the creature awakens fully cured of all diseases and poisons (magical or otherwise), and any curses afflicting the creature are lifted. On a failure, the creature dies.", + "Hagsbane can only cure a creature once. A second dose is always fatal. A creature that dies from hagsbane cannot be resurrected unless magic is used to fully restore their organs, which are completely destroyed by the poison.", + "{@note If the characters are invested in saving Zuma, consider allowing her to automatically succeed on the Constitution saving throw to survive the hagsbane. The Silent Serpent, sovereign of all dinosaurs, intervenes and bestows her with the vitality needed to survive.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Ceremony", + "entries": [ + "Orcs hold celebrations either to honor the dead or in anticipation of impending death. If Zuma dies, the orcs hold a ceremony in her honor. If the orcs agree to join the characters in their fight against the cultists, they hold a ceremony to prepare for the expected bloodshed. These ceremonies usually involve drinking, feasting, and contests of Strength, and\u2014when the mood calls\u2014the occasional orgy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi is willing to lead the characters to the Dustwind Buttes and show them the location of the cultist encampment. If the characters saved Zuma, he does so out of gratitude. If Zuma is dead, Ahuatzi does so driven by a thirst for revenge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving for the Worst", + "entries": [ + "If, for whatever reason, the orcs end up dead or unwilling to work with the characters, consider letting the characters pursue {@adventure Lead One: Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} as an alternative way to uncover the cultists' hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Three: The Devil's Playground", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, though highly knowledgeable and respected, is also absent-minded, easily distracted, and infamous for his long-winded lectures on tedious historical topics. His eccentric nature made it nearly impossible to find assistants willing to work for him. Months ago, he sought help from the Church of Asmodeus and acquired an Imp familiar. For the past few months, Grigori\u2014the Imp assigned to him\u2014has kept track of his notes, retrieved books for his research, and kept him company during his ceaseless monologues on the Anubian Empire. As fate would have it, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} mysteriously vanished just before {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} joined the caravan.", + "A group of cultists were instructed through their dreams to abduct {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, but strangely, they were then ordered to allow the Imp to escape. Without question, they followed their instructions, and now {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} freely roams the city, spreading chaos. Last night, the whispers commanded them to recapture the Imp once more. Confused, but loyal, the cultists prepare for their task, trusting in the Grand Design.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Does Grigori Matter?", + "entries": [ + "As Rumbold Tomekeeper's familiar, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} shares a unique bond with the professor. While within 100 feet, both can communicate telepathically with each other, and the professor can see and hear using Grigori's senses. This means that if {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} gets close to where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is being held, the characters will be able to communicate with the professor, which could prove critical in rescuing him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has also spent several months helping {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} translate Anubian hieroglyphics. Although his expertise in the subject is nowhere near Rumbold's, he can recognize some of the symbols, which might prove useful in helping the characters navigate the Anubian ruin where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is held." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Lucy at the Church of Asmodeus and begin their search for the Imp at the Nomad's Rest tavern. Nearby, they encounter a group of children known as the Emberlings, who, with the imp's help, scam the characters out of their gold. The situation escalates when the children and the Imp are later kidnapped by cultists. To save them, the characters must board a fishing ship sailing on the river and defeat the kidnappers. After returning the Imp to the temple, Lucy compels him to assist the characters in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "entries": [ + "Dalira explains that the Church of Asmodeus operates independently of Al'Kirat and is not bound by the laws of the city. However, the church's activities are restricted to a single building: the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Within the temple, they are permitted to do as they wish, such as summon devils, draft diabolical contracts, and proselytize.", + "Dalira also notes that Imps are the only devils allowed to leave the temple's grounds, but only if they are bound by a contract to act as a familiar to a sponsor. These sponsors are typically guilds, adventuring groups, or large caravans; though in this case it is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, on behalf of the College of Anubian Studies. These contracts require the Imps to serve the sponsor's interests, and in return, the sponsor contributes a portion of their earnings or knowledge to the church.", + "Dalira directs the characters to the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star in the Central Medina, suggesting they start their investigation with Lucy, the Arbiter who signed the imp's contract. She cautions them to be on their best behavior, as the Temple is officially under the authority of Asmodeus, placing it beyond the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of the Five-Pointed Star is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Central Medina}.", + "When the characters arrive at the Temple, they are approached by a beautiful {@creature Succubus|XMM} named Orola, whose revealing dress leaves little to the imagination. She is currently managing visitors and, after asking the reason for the character's visit, she is able to promptly guide them to Lucy's office.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arbiter Lucy's Office", + "entries": [ + "Lucy's office resembles a small courtroom, with a temperature that's comfortably warm for devils and tieflings, but quite uncomfortable for everyone else. Lucy (LN female tiefling {@creature Priest|XMM}) is seated behind a grand wooden desk elevated much like a judge's podium." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "entries": [ + "Lucy is relieved when the characters express interest in tracking down Rumbold's Imp familiar, as there are currently no available Arbiters to handle the situation. Matters like this are usually reserved for Arbiters due to the delicate politics between the Church of Asmodeus and Al'Kirat. However, Lucy is more than willing to let the characters step in on her behalf, particularly in light of the disturbing news she received about {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} less than an hour ago.", + "While Imps going rogue in Al'Kirat isn't common, it happens often enough that\u2014normally\u2014Lucy wouldn't be concerned about it. What does concern her is a notice from the Bureau of Infernal Contracts stating that the Infernal Registry\u2014a magical record of all Diabolical Contracts signed in the city\u2014has flagged Grigori's activities.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has, according to the registry, crafted and facilitated the signing of an illegal Diabolical Contract somewhere in the city. The registry, which operates autonomously, has redacted most of the details\u2014revealing only that the signee is named 'Spark' and that their soul was promised to Asmodeus in the deal. Lucy can think of countless reasons why the information might be censored, and without more details, it's impossible to narrow down the cause. Typically, such redaction points to a problem with the signee's payment, implying that, for some reason, 'Spark' cannot fully surrender his soul to Asmodeus.", + "\"{@i This is really bad,}\" Lucy remarks. \"{@i It's one thing for an Imp to waste the weekend getting drunk or pestering courtesans, but it's an entirely different matter when he's convincing people to sign their souls away without legal representation. We need to find him.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "entries": [ + "Lucy produces an artifact, a slab of polished obsidian etched with golden infernal script. The letters glow faintly red and are warm to the touch. This is a 'Pact-Finder,' a tool used by Arbiters to track devils. She carefully uncorks a vial of Grigori's blood\u2014kept specifically for moments like this\u2014and lets a single drop fall onto a planchette made from charred bone.", + "As Lucy activates the Pact-Finder, the planchette begins to move on its own, gliding over the slab and stopping at each infernal letter until it spells out a location. Lucy then scribbles down the location it spelled out, which is 'Nomad's Rest.' Lucy, along with all characters local to the city, recognizes this location as a tavern in the Central Medina.", + "Lucy explains that the Pact-Finder does not reveal the devil's exact location, but rather shows where the Imp has recently left the strongest impression. This means the tavern is likely the best place to start gathering information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Bring the Imp Back", + "entries": [ + "Lucy hands the characters a {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} inscribed in Infernal. When read within 30 feet of the Imp, which requires an action, the scroll's magic forces the Imp to obey the commands of the speaker for the next 8 hours. This scroll is uniquely crafted for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and won't work on any other Imp. The Imp must be in direct line of sight for the scroll to take effect, and it disintegrates after successfully charming the Imp.", + "Lucy asks the characters to use the scroll\u2014if needed\u2014to compel the Imp to reveal the details of the illegal contract it signed. Afterward, they must escort both the Imp and the signee back to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, so Lucy can figure out how to fix the situation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reading Infernal", + "entries": [ + "If no one in the party can read Infernal, Lucy provides a cipher that explains how to pronounce each word on the scroll. Whoever reads the scroll must use the cipher to pronounce the words correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "In return for their help with this task, Lucy is willing to temporarily bind {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to one of the characters, allowing the Imp to assist the party in their quest to find {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nomad's Rest", + "entries": [ + "The Nomad's Rest is a unique tavern found in the Central Medina, not housed in a typical building but inside a sprawling tent, 120 feet wide and 80 feet long. The floor is adorned with richly colored rugs and pillows, and candles hang from strings tied to the ceiling. The air is thick with the hazy aroma of hookah smoke and burning incense.", + "Tieflings and dwarves handle the dense smoke of the tavern with ease\u2014tieflings, thanks to their infernal ancestry, and dwarves from their experience handling grimfire\u2014but other patrons often struggle to keep from coughing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance Sign", + "entries": [ + "A scrap of harsh parchment is nailed down to a wooden sign by the entrance. The parchment reads: \"{@i No shoes beyond this point. Leave them on the rack, but if they're leather, it's smarter to keep them with you\u2014we won't take the blame if they're stolen. Mess up the rugs, and you'll pay for the cleaning.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asking about Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The tavern keeper, Izenar\u2014a male tiefling who is also the owner of the establishment\u2014along with the barmaids and several regular patrons, would recognize the Imp if asked about him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} visited the tavern yesterday and the day before, staying for several hours each time. He played pranks on the patrons, tried to peddle Diabolical Contracts, and drank himself into a stupor. Earlier today, he came back to pay off his large tab. Those who saw him say he left heading down the street toward the nearby market.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is Grigori?", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is actually closer than the characters expect, hiding invisibly just across the street from the tavern. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has allied himself with a mischievous gang of children known as the 'Emberlings,' who are currently swindling bystanders of their money. The moment the characters step outside the tavern, they will become the childrens' next targets." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings", + "entries": [ + "The Emberlings are a notorious group of five thieving children who prowl the city pulling off swindles, tricks, and pickpocketing schemes to survive. The children are Ashen (F, 12, greedy), Ember (F, 10, shy), Blaze (M, 13, cocky), Cinder (F, 12, clever), and Spark (M, 10, insecure). All but Spark are tiefling orphans from the Beastwars that ravaged Kirat 10 years ago; Spark is the only human in the group, orphaned two years ago as a result of a rebel beastfolk attack.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has been indulging in what he calls 'wellearned time off,' stirring up chaos throughout the city and encouraging others to join in his mischief. He quickly took a liking to the Emberlings after witnessing their clever antics and joined their group; having since helped them 'upgrade' their schemes.", + "One such 'upgrade' was in fact convincing Spark to sign a Diabolical Contract. Spark has long felt out of place in Al'Kirat, surrounded by his tiefling friends who possess innate magic, are impervious to the city's heat, and can see in the dark\u2014while he, as a human, feels lesser by comparison. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} promised\u2014and the contract now states\u2014that once Spark comes of age, his soul will belong to Asmodeus, and he will be finally transformed into a tiefling. As part of the contract, Spark wished to be liked by everyone, and as a result, he can now cast the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} at will ({@dc 15}).", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Grigori", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Grigori.webp" + }, + "title": "Grigori" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illegal Contract", + "entries": [ + "Peddling Diabolical Contracts outside the Temple's grounds and binding a child's soul to one such bargain are both highly illegal acts in Al'Kirat.", + "For more details on how this Diabolical Contract might be undone, see {@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swindling the Characters", + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave the Nomad's Rest, they attract the attention of the Emberlings, who have begun using Spark's newfound abilities to enhance their tricks and thefts (see {@adventure Children's Scheme|SoD|3|Children's Scheme} below)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Children's Scheme", + "entries": [ + "The children have come up with several intricate moneymaking schemes\u2014believing that the more complicated the plan, the more fun it is. Now with the imp's guidance, these plans are not only fun, but also effective.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Works", + "entries": [ + "In their current scheme, Ember plays the role of a damsel in distress, drawing the attention of the mark. She convinces the mark to follow her to a crowded area with access to several winding alleyways. There, Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder stage a fake pickpocketing attempt on the marks and scatter in different directions, hoping to draw the marks into separating and giving chase.", + "The goal is to split the group and isolate at least one of the marks. At that point, Spark approaches the isolated target and uses his new-found magic (the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}) to force them to give up their gold, before sending them back behaving as though nothing happened.", + "Since all of the children (except for Spark) act only as decoys, they are not afraid of getting caught. This allows them to repeat the scheme until they successfully isolate and rob a valuable target." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Lure", + "entries": [ + "Ember moves into position and begins crying softly at the side of the road.", + "When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you pass by, the sound of loud sobbing draws your attention to a young tiefling girl sitting at a nearby bench. She has bright red skin, pale white hair, and appears no older than ten or eleven. Her skin is bruised, her hair tangled, and her clothes dirty, making it look as though she has recently been hurt." + ] + }, + "If the characters approach and ask what's wrong, Ember tearfully explains that a group of bullies steals her food and money every day. When she resists, they shove her to the ground, leaving her bruised. While the characters may feel inclined to offer her food or gold, Ember's real concern is the ongoing torment. She's crying because the bullies will comeback tomorrow, and the cycle will continue. \"{@i Could you... maybe... talk to them?}\" she asks, her voice trembling. \"{@i I don't know what else to do...}\" She points to the marketplace at the far end of the street, where the 'bullies usually hang out.'", + "Ember's act is nearly flawless, made possible by {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s careful instructions. He's the one who dirtied her clothes, applied makeup to mimic realistic bruises, and coached her on exactly what to say and how to behave. {@b {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is in fact sitting invisibly upon her shoulder}, ready to whisper new instructions if she needs them. Because of his influence, any Wisdom ({@skill Insight}), or Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) checks are contested against {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s rather than Ember's. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has a +4 to Deception, +4 to Persuasion, and +5 to Stealth. If the characters manage to rattle or confuse Ember, such as to force {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to whisper her new instructions, the characters can overhear the Imp with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher.", + "Ember is more than willing to accompany the characters or even speak with the guards, repeating her story as needed. Her shy demeanor has kept her in the background of most of the Emberlings' previous schemes, meaning the guards\u2014who might recognize the other children\u2014do not recognize her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Diversion", + "entries": [ + "As the characters navigate the bustling market, three Emberlings\u2014Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder\u2014each target a different character. They pretend to pickpocket the characters by tapping on their bags and making swipes at their pockets, before they all sprint in different directions. With no time to check if anything was actually stolen, the characters must decide on the spot whether to give chase or let the children disappear into the crowd.", + "Any character who decides to pursue one of the children can catch them with a successful {@dc 12} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. However, the children don't mind being caught, as they never actually stole anything. This is all meant only as a distraction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Catch", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is flying, on the lookout for an isolated character. If any of the children were pursued by just one character, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} chooses that one as the target. Alternatively, if all the characters gave chase but only one stayed behind\u2014maybe to watch over Ember\u2014Grigori targets them instead.", + "Once {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} identifies a target, he coordinates with Spark to intercept them in a deserted alleyway. Spark then casts the spell {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} ({@dc 15}), instructing the character to hand over all their gold and return to the party acting as if everything is perfectly normal. If the character is isolated but still in a public space, Spark first compels them to follow him to a more private location before handing over their gold. If the spell doesn't work, Spark stubbornly keeps trying each turn unless silenced, growing increasingly flustered and eventually crying if he fails repeatedly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving the Scheme", + "entries": [ + "The outcome of the scheme\u2014whether it succeeds or fails\u2014 doesn't matter. Maybe one character is completely robbed, or perhaps the party figures out early that {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is sitting invisibly on Ember's shoulder and captures him right then and there. Either outcome is fine.", + "No matter how the characters respond to the robbery\u2014 whether they choose to pursue the thieves or continue searching for the imp\u2014you can choose to simply fast forward {@dice 1d4} hours and properly transition them into the next scene.", + "Ideally, the characters won't capture both {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and Spark at the same time, but even if they do, simply move on to the '{@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}' section before continuing with {@adventure Devil Who Cried Wolf|SoD|3|Devil Who Cried Wolf} and the rest of the plot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devil Who Cried Wolf", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice\u2014at least an hour or two after the children have carried out their scheme on the party\u2014the characters stumble upon one of the Emberlings, sobbing and pleading for help. The child can be any of the Emberlings you choose.", + "The child sobs, pleading that the rest of their friends have been kidnapped, yet no one in the crowd pays them any attention. By now, the locals recognize the child as a notorious swindler and thief, brushing off their pleas as just another scam. Whenever an outsider approaches to offer aid, others step in, warning them that this is a common tactic used by the child to swindle people and to not believe a word.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What happened?", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper had been trailing the Imp, patiently awaiting the right moment to recapture him. They observed as he joined forces with the Emberlings, and just recently when the miscreants gathered in a dark alley to tally their loot, the cultists finally launched their ambush. After binding their captives, the cultists used harpy feathers to send the children and the Imp into a deep sleep, then stuffed them into bags and transported them deep into the city.", + "The Emberling you chose for the 'Devil Who Cried Wolf' scene wasn't with the others when the cult ambushed them. The child was supposed to be keeping watch but got distracted, and in the end, they witnessed the attack from a distance. Now, not only is the child left alone and without their friends, but they're also consumed with guilt for failing to prevent the attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Failsafe", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper is intended to recapture the Imp at this point. However, if the characters already secured the Imp during the 'Children's Scheme' scene, then only the children are taken instead. The cultists are left baffled by the imp's absence during the ambush, since the prophetic whispers have never been wrong before. Now, they suspect they've made a terrible mistake, and fear that the Grand Design could be unraveling." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Convincing the Characters", + "entries": [ + "In an unexpected twist, the chosen Emberling is actually telling the truth. But after so many schemes, no one is willing to trust them. The characters are likely to be just as skeptical about his story as everyone else\u2014and justifiably so\u2014but there are certain details about the story that might cause them to reconsider.", + "With nothing left to lose, the child is eager to spill everything in hopes of securing the characters' help. They talk about the Imp, the contract Spark signed, and the mysterious attackers who ambushed their group. The child also reveals that the Imp had been on the run from these very same people, who had already kidnapped him once before. This last detail should signal to the characters that the kidnappers are likely cultists, which should convince them to get involved. If the characters didn't know about the imp's involvement with the children, then just mentioning the Imp should also help convince them that this is not a scheme." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to?", + "entries": [ + "The child followed the kidnappers to a ship docked near the fish markets on the Central Medina (see {@adventure Fish Market|SoD|1|Central Medina}). The child can easily lead the characters to the dock if they're willing to follow. When they arrive, however, they notice the vessel has recently set sail to fish on the river and can be seen far off in the distance (see {@adventure The Coiled Line|SoD|3|The Coiled Line})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Spark's Journey", + "entries": [ + "Spark is an insecure child struggling to find his place in the world. This quest provides an excellent opportunity for a subplot of emotional growth for the child, if you feel your table might enjoy it. Spark sought to sell his soul in a desperate bid to fit in and be accepted by others, feeling 'ordinary' and dissatisfied with himself. However, as the quest unfolds, he can come to realize that being human has its own worth and that he has Strengths others do not.", + "Humans are good with their hands, quick to master new skills, and display remarkable determination when confronted with impossible challenges. Spark may discover his love for animals, particularly dogs, who have an innate bond with humans\u2014a connection he never got to explore in this city that shuns them. These lessons could convince Spark to embrace his humanity and reject the contract, along with the powers it promises.", + "To guide Spark through these lessons, consider making him the child seeking help in the 'Devil that Cried Wolf ' scene, pushing him to step up and save his friends. Let him be creative in figuring out how to reach the cultist ship or sneak aboard. You could also place a mastiff in the cargo hold of the ship, locked in a small pen that opens during the 'Gargoyle Attacks' encounter. As the tiefling children tremble in fear of the dog, Spark\u2014despite never having interacted with a dog before\u2014feels an immediate bond, calming the nervous dog and quickly becoming its friend. These moments will help Spark grow as a person, making his final decision to reject the contract feel earned and satisfying." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Coiled Line", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Line is a fishing vessel that moors at the fishing docks in the Central Medina. Like other fishing boats permitted to operate outside the Harbor Quarter, the Coiled Line can fish the river but is barred from leaving the city\u2014a measure to prevent smuggling. The Cult uses the ship to discreetly store supplies for their operations, which are periodically collected by lizardfolk who swim to the vessel or by harpies that descend to retrieve them.", + "The Coiled Line currently 'fishes' in the middle of the Riohnar River, between the Central Medina and the Harbor Quarter. It drifts slowly downstream with no plans to dock until the next morning. To board the ship, the characters will have to be resourceful.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Board", + "entries": [ + "The characters can rent a small rowboat for 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} to row out to the ship, then use climbing gear to scale the sides. Alternatively, they could wait at Cardamon's Crossing\u2014a bridge that spans 40 feet above the river\u2014and descend as the ship passes beneath. It's up to the characters to determine how they'll board the ship." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Coiled Line' battlemap for the ship's layout. There are six human {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} on the ship, which are marked with a 'C' on the map. The location of the captured Emberlings is marked with an 'E', while the Imp is sealed inside a glowing chest labeled as 'T'. The Emberlings are non-combatants, but if needed, you can use the {@creature Commoner|XMM} stat block to represent them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c36" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c36" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking the Ship", + "entries": [ + "Confident that nothing can go wrong as long as they follow the whispers in their dreams, the cultists can be caught completely off guard. In fact, some are likely to be napping in hopes of receiving further instructions in their sleep\u2014 instructions that will never come. Unbeknownst to them, their role in Prophecy's plan has come to an end.", + "The cultists fight if challenged, but quickly surrender if things don't go their way. They are simple farmers and unused to bloodshed. The children are bound and gagged, but freeing them is a simple task.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each cultist has {@dice 1d4} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in their possession." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Chest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori}, along with an important artifact other cultists stole from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, is imprisoned inside a chest sealed by an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. As the characters approach the chest, they'll hear the Imp frantically banging on the lid, \"{@i Hey! Anybody there? Let me out!}\"", + "The chest cannot be broken but can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key", + "entries": [ + "The key is meant to be hidden amidst the supplies, but {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will arrange for them to find it. The key supresses the {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell and opens the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing Grigori", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is freed, he is mischievous and uncooperative. However, if the characters use the magical scroll Lucy gave them, he will be forced to obey their orders to the letter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest, the characters will also discover a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} and a serpent slayer sword named {@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + "{@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of either a {@item Greatsword|XPHB}, {@item Longsword|XPHB}, or {@item Shortsword|XPHB} (your choice). Its form is that which best suits the character most likely to wield it, as though fate destined for them to find it. This weapon functions like a {@item Dragon Slayer|XDMG}, but instead of dragons, it deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage to snakes and serpents. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} left this weapon to aid the characters in defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, a weakened demigod she intends for them to face by the end of the chapter. For this weapon's purposes, snake-like creatures\u2014including hydras, nagas, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (the villain of {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), and all offspring of Sera'Aku (explained in {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} later in this chapter)\u2014are all treated as serpents." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Objects in the Cargo Hold", + "entries": [ + "The cargo hold is packed with unusual, mysterious objects gathered by the cult. The cultists don't understand their significance or why they're tasked with collecting them. If the characters search the cargo, you can use the {@item Trinket|XPHB|Trinkets table} in the Player's Handbook to describe the bizarre objects they uncover. The cargo hold contains a dead mummy lying within a sarcophagus. Creatures that come into direct skin-on-skin contact with it must make a {@dc 12} Constitution saving throw to avoid contracting mummy rot.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} understands what the characters will need to face their challenges and strives to assist them by placing an item here for them to find. If a character has been looking for something in particular, and it is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or less, it may conveniently appear here. If no such item exists, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} leaves them two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing}, a {@item Potion of Fire Breath|XDMG}, and two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Gargoyle Attacks!", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have freed the children, succeeded or failed at opening the glowing chest, and had some time to roleplay, the ship is suddenly attacked. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A heavy crash rocks the ship, shaking the entire vessel and sending you sprawling to the ground. As you steady yourself, the ceiling above groans and cracks under a massive weight. With a final creak, the wood splinters, and a section is torn away. From the gap, a stone creature appears. Wings stretch wide from its back, horns curve above its head, and sharp claws grip the broken beams. It peers down at you as a sandstorm rages behind it." + ] + }, + "The stone creature is a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, surrounded by a swirling sandstorm composed of four {@creature Dust Mephit|XMM|Dust Mephits}, which serve to conceal its flight through the city. Fiercely loyal to {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the gargoyle and dust mephits have been commanded to return the sealed chest to the Temple of Aku'Tal and destroy any who stand in their way. Since the Cult of the Coiled Whisper stole the chest from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the elementals regard all cultists here, and anyone aligned with them, as enemies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The Imp aids the characters in battle only if the {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} was used on him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every two characters beyond four, not counting {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} or the children, add an additional {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gargoyle has 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is slain, it collapses into rubble, releasing the precious amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings to the Rescue!", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the battle, the freed Emberlings aid the characters by flinging random objects from the cargo hold at the enemies. While these improvised weapons deal no damage, they are good at disrupting the enemies' focus.", + "At the start of each character's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. On a 1 or 2, the character gains {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on attack rolls until the end of their turn. On a 3 or 4, the first attack targeting the character before their next turn has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return to the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Spark is willing to accompany the characters back to Lucy at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. However, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is less than cooperative and must be dealt with\u2014either bribed with at least 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, intimidated with a {@dc 15} check, or forcibly compelled using the {@i scroll of Imp binding}. Upon returning to the temple, Lucy delivers a stern reprimand to the Imp before turning her attention to the far more urgent matter: the Diabolical Contract made with a child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contract with Spark", + "entries": [ + "Under the strictures of Devil Law, a pre-pubescent child is classified as 'Statutorily Innocent,' a term reserved for those too young to bear the weight of their own decisions. Such a soul, unsullied by the capacity to sin, cannot be considered 'willing' in the infernal pact of a Diabolical Contract. Although Cosmic law doesn't forbid the creation of such contracts, it does prevent devils from benefiting from them. This is why Spark, a child touched by infernal power, can wield his newfound abilities while his soul remains beyond Asmodeus' grasp.", + "In any case, Arbiter Lucy is well within her rights to annul the contract. However, to her surprise, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} has crafted a contract that heavily favors the child\u2014an agreement Spark may not easily secure again if he reapplies later in life. As a result, Lucy makes an unconventional decision: she gives Spark the choice to either keep or annul the contract. He has until his 13th birthday to decide, while maintaining his magical powers in the meantime.", + "If Spark has grown as a person during his time with the characters (see the 'Spark's Journey' sidebar), then after a few brief questions, he decides to annul the contract on the spot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Though {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is due for punishment, Lucy temporarily binds him to the characters and tasks him with helping them locate the missing professor. Provided they are willing, Lucy has one of the characters, along with {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, sign a simple contract that compels the Imp to aid in the search to the best of his abilities and prohibits him from causing or allowing harm to come to the characters.", + "While the character who signs the contract does not receive the typical benefits of having a familiar (as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} remains bound primarily to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}), {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is now permanently {@condition Charmed} by the signee and their companions. He is required to follow their commands to the best of his abilities, provided those commands do not put him in unreasonable danger.", + "Lucy simply asks the characters to return {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to the Temple after their investigation is finished and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is brought back safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Imp for the Future", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are successful in their mission to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, and manage to bring {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} back to the Temple safe and sound, Lucy is willing to grant the party an {@creature Imp|XMM} familiar of their own for free\u2014if they desire one." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 3: Rescue", + "entries": [ + "By this point, the characters should have the means of locating the Temple of Aku'Tal. All that remains is for them to finalize their preparations, upgrade their equipment, gather supplies, and set out to face their destiny.", + "Should the characters request further assistance from the Sultana, she can grant each one a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG}. Additionally, she gifts them a magnificent {@creature Camel|XMM} named Gizmo, who, for reasons no one can explain, has an irrational dislike for one of the player characters (selected at random). Vizier Rashid presents the party with a single {@spell Fireball|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Fireball}, cautioning them to 'use it wisely.'", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Whoever is helping the characters on their journey\u2014whether {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi\u2014they will be waiting for them near the Wasteland, a few miles east of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Distance", + "entries": [ + "To reach the Temple of Aku'Tal, the party must first traverse the Wasteland and then circle the Dustwind Buttes from the south. The trek covers 8 miles of craggy desert terrain, followed by 12 miles through the dunes of the Wasteland, and a one-hour climb up the canyon. In total, {@b the journey takes around 8 hours}. Due to the dangers of the Wasteland at night, even if they make the trip in one day, any companions present recommend the party camp nearby and approach the temple in the morning." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Throughout this section, several read-aloud text boxes use the term [NPC]. This refers to either {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi, depending on who is accompanying the characters. If there is more than one, you choose which one.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Fated Path", + "entries": [ + "The characters earn points in a Path of Fate depending on which NPC they bring with them on their journey to the temple. The points are awarded as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Windhowl, alone, or with any other NPC not specifically mentioned in this section, such as Holgam or Dalira." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Ahuatzi." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters bring more than one ally, they gain points in the Paths of Fate corresponding to each companion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Part 3: Use Only One Ally", + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to have no more than one ally with them when tackling the challenges at the Temple of Aku'Tal. Allowing more than one of them to assist them risks slowing down gameplay. Whether it's {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, Ahuatzi, or Windhowl, each provides comparable levels of power and support." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The trek from Al'Kirat to the Wasteland takes {@b two hours} on foot. The boundary into the Wasteland is not only visually striking but also emotionally unsettling. When the characters arrive at the Wasteland, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After almost two hours of travel, you make one last ascent over a canyon ridge, and as you reach the top, it comes into view. The barren landscape you've grown familiar with fades into a vast sea of red dunes that stretches to the horizon. No plants, no life\u2014just red sand and weathered rock. A gust of wind blows the sand your way, lightly coating your feet and clothes, then a sudden chill creeps down your spine, filling you with an inescapable sense of dread, which quickly subsides as you brush the sand away. Once more, you are in the Great Wasteland, the cursed desert of Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing while in the Wasteland, the party is attacked by skeletons under the influence of the Will of the Sands, exactly as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} intended. When it's time to begin the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After only four hours of travel through the dunes, your body already feels the strain. Every step sinks your feet deep into the shifting sand, forcing you to expend extra energy to move forward. The constant climbing up and down the endless hills of sand is exhausting, while the uneven ground trips you at every turn. The blazing sun reflects off the sand, amplifying the heat far beyond what you felt in the badlands. And all around, the horizon stretches out into an unbroken sea of red sand, with no end in sight.", + "Suddenly, [NPC] halts. For a moment, you think you've arrived, but then you see that their weapon is drawn. \"{@i Gather your weapons and form a circle!}\" [NPC] shouts. \"{@i The undead have found us.}\" As you look around, skeletons appear from the dunes, their bones stained red and the eerie light of their eyes bathed with an even deeper shade of crimson. Then, you gasp as more skeletons burst from the sand behind you. You are surrounded." + ] + }, + "The undead are four tiefling {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, two {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|XMM|Warhorse Skeletons}, and one {@creature Minotaur Skeleton|XMM}, all relics of a past battle between Kirati soldiers and rebel beastfolk. Their bones have been stained rust-red by the Will of the Sands, which now controls them. The Will has reanimated them with a single purpose: to kill the characters and let their blood soak into the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, add either two more {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} or an additional {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "One skeleton rides each of the warhorse skeletons. The two warhorse skeletons, along with their riders, charge directly at the characters, while any remaining skeletons fire their shortbows from afar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur skeleton appears only if the party is accompanied by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi and Zuma. In this case, the NPC and the minotaur will focus on each other for the duration of the battle. If the party is accompanied by several orcs, and you wish to include them in the encounter, add one skeleton for each orc and have them fight one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "NPC Teachings", + "entries": [ + "Have the NPC who accompanies the characters serve as a guide, imparting all the necessary knowledge they should have about the Wasteland. Here are a few examples of the important information players should be made aware of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Water is the lifeblood of the Wasteland. You can hunt for food, but water is almost impossible to find.", + "Beasts of burden are vital for carrying water across long journeys. Defend them with your life\u2014without them, you're doomed.", + "Good rest is hard to come by in the Wasteland, so save your Strength. Many travelers die because they get reckless and pick unnecessary fights. Only battle when it's unavoidable.", + "Days are blisteringly hot, but nights are brutally cold. If you underestimate the chill of the desert night, you'll freeze to death. Always ensure you have a fire, a tent, and a proper bedroll.", + "The dead rule after dark. Never travel at night, and always keep quiet.", + "Certain magic is limited in the Wasteland. You can't conjure water or food, and magic that summons portals and barriers are weakened." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "While camping in the Wasteland, the party must remain quiet and only speak in whispers when necessary. Mummies roam the Wasteland at night, and they are attracted to sound. You can use this simple event to set the grim tone of life here in the dunes, while also teaching players how dangerous the Wasteland becomes at night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter 'Rustbone Skeletons' ends, the characters notice dozens of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} lurking in the distance, clearly attracted by the sounds of battle and likely hoping to scavenge food from the dead. Their howls and cackles reach the party even from far away. They stay several hundred feet back, stalking and following the group as they travel.", + "The [NPC] remarks: \"{@i Hyenas of the Waste. Likely starving, but they fear us so they keep their distance. Still, make no mistake\u2014they'll attack the moment we show any weakness. Ignore them; we need to move quickly and find a proper place to camp before Darkness falls.}\"", + "The hyenas will retreat if attacked, but they won't stray far. They keep returning, their cackles and giggles echoing in the background as they continue to trail the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At night", + "entries": [ + "As night settles and the group camps, the distant cackles of hyenas echo through the Darkness, growing louder and more numerous as time passes. Over time, it seems as though the pack is not just expanding, but slowly encircling the camp. Then, without warning, agonized squeals of a few hyenas pierce the night, as though something is preying on them. After the brief struggle, the remaining hyenas appear to retreat. The rest of the night remains eerily still and silent until morning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "In the Morning", + "entries": [ + "As daylight breaks and the characters inspect their surroundings, they find the carcasses of several hyenas, with much of their flesh eaten by some unknown creature. Some of the corpses appear afflicted with mummy rot, with sections of those bodies reduced to dust." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Temple of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c37" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c37" + } + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the offspring of a powerful and malevolent deity known as Sera'Aku, was a figure of fear and heresy in ancient Anubia. Because worship of Sera'Aku or any of its descendants was forbidden, their temples were constructed in secret\u2014hidden from the eyes of the world. One such temple hides at the eastern edge of the Dustwind Buttes, within the portion of the canyon overtaken by the Wasteland, too treacherous and remote to be found by Kirati explorers.", + "Designed to remain concealed from the outside world, the temple lies primarily underground, with entrances that are either disguised or hidden from view. The only signs of the temple's presence are the snake statues scattered across the terrain, a few crumbling Anubian structures, and the unusually high concentration of snakes that favor this part of the canyon.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Massacre", + "entries": [ + "When the characters reach the site, they will soon come across the remnants of a battle, near the Temple of Aku'Tal. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At last, as your journey through the vast canyon nears its end, the first signs of Anubian ruins begin to emerge. Crumbling statues with serpentine forms, ancient stone buildings eroded by time, and the occasional sign of recent habitation\u2014abandoned camping supplies, scattered tools, and old campfires. Following the trail further, you stumble upon the grim aftermath of a battle. Dozens of humanoid bodies\u2014humans, lizardfolk, kenku, and more\u2014lie sprawled across the ruins, alongside the shattered forms of slain gargoyles. The air is thick with the stench of decay." + ] + }, + "Under Prophecy's orders, the main group of cultists of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper had set up camp here, originally tasked with supporting {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and his gargoyles. Yet as they dreamt last night, to their surprise, they were ordered to attack the very gargoyles they had been aiding so far.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and his gargoyles triumphed in the battle, but the victory was hard-fought, and the elemental minions under his wing have since been reduced to a scarce few. The surviving cultists were captured and brought deep into the temple, where they were swiftly sacrificed to a ritual designed to summon mighty {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orchestrated the battle for three reasons: to ensure {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} would have enough living sacrifices to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, to whittle down the number of gargoyles under his command, and to rid herself of several cultists she knew would have rebelled against her in the future.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preston - Cultist Survivor", + "entries": [ + "By design, one cultist managed to avoid death, as the collapse of a large serpentine statue fell during the battle and trapped him under the rubble. As the characters explore the area, they hear his faint cries for help from beneath the debris. No check is needed for the party to lift the rubble and free him, but doing so requires 10 minutes of work.", + "The cultist is a friendly human man in his forties who calls himself Preston, a cheesemaker from Al'Kirat. His leg was injured by the statue, rendering him unable to walk unless he is healed with at least 1 hit point of magical healing or given time to recover with a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + "Preston is able to recount how the Coiled Whisper urged him to join the others in attacking this site, telling him he was special and that his actions would help usher in a better world. However, he has no context as to what that meant.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Message", + "entries": [ + "Preston mentions he was told he would encounter a group resembling the characters, and to relay a message for them: that they will soon face an important decision, where they must choose between standing against the impossible or follow 'she who will usher doom.' When that happens, they are to remain steadfast and confront the challenge. Preston confesses he has no idea what this message means or how it relates to their situation (this refers to the choice the party must make in Area 7 of the Temple of Aku'Tal: whether to confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} or flee)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Preston can point the characters to the temple's secret entrance, which is disguised as a water well in the center of the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Normally, the orcs would stand in awe at such overwhelming destruction, but instead, they are horrified. With the cultists dead, their chance to satisfy their thirst for vengeance is most likely lost.", + "Ahuatzi orders Zuma and the orcs to guard the entrance, while he follows the characters into the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Stormheart", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search for Stormheart, Windhowl's grandson, it doesn't take long to find him\u2014being the only minotaur among the dead. Tragically, the young minotaur suffered deadly wounds at the hands of the gargoyles and perished.", + "When she discovers his fate, Windhowl is devastated. To honor her grandson's memory, Windhowl crafts a set of musical instruments, recalling how music once soothed his restless mind. Her sorrow infuses the instruments with magic, which gives their somber tunes the power to draw natural spirits. As a token of her appreciation, Windhowl gifts the characters the flute, which functions as {@item Pipes of Haunting|XDMG}.", + "If Windhowl is present with the party, she requests time to bury her beloved grandson. She erects a totem made of twigs and rocks above his grave, designed to attract benevolent spirits. The spirits will safeguard his body and soul from the corruptive energies that animate the undead in the Wasteland, functioning as a {@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB} spell that lasts for as long as the totem remains standing." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "The temple's primary entrance is hidden in plain sight in the form of a stone well, situated at the heart of the destroyed encampment. A rope tied at the top descends 30 feet into the Darkness. Anyone who climbs down the well will arrive in area 1 of the temple. Much of the Hissroot collected by the cultists has been thrown down into the well, and those who peer inside can smell the sweet mushroom and hear the unsettling hiss of serpents down below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features of the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The underground Temple of Aku'Tal possesses the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The temple's rooms and hallways were carved directly into the stone. The floors and walls are lined with decorative tiles, while the ceiling remains unworked stone. All corridors and chambers are 10 feet high, with the exception of area 8 which is 20 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "The doors are made of sturdy stone and are unlocked unless otherwise noted. They have no handles and must be pushed to open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Most rooms are illuminated by torches or braziers that burn with green fire. These flames are magical, created by {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} spells, and are completely harmless to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snakes", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are present in every hallway and chamber of the temple. They move between areas through 6-inch wide tunnels carved into the walls, floors, and ceilings, which connect all the rooms. Their dark, stringy feces cover the floors. The snakes are passive and will not attack unless they are attracted by the essence of Hissroot upon a creature, stepped on, or magically commanded to do so." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "Every room, except for area 3 which is magically silent, is filled with the sibilant sound of snakes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Smell", + "entries": [ + "The temple is thick with a musky, earthy scent from the buildup of snake feces. When disturbed, these snakes release a skunk-like odor, which can be overwhelming in large numbers. Occasionally, the sharp metallic scent of dried blood can also be felt in the air." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Doors", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the Temple of Aku'Tal, there are several sealed doors. These doors can be opened by performing specific actions, as outlined in the 'Opening the Sealed Door' section for each location that contains one such door. In addition to those methods, any sealed door can also be unlocked by touching it with Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}. For more information on Rashan, the previous High Priest of the temple, refer to {@adventure Rashan's Sarcophagus|SoD|3|5. Rashan's Sarcophagus} in area 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Snake Tunnels", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can transform into Tiny-sized creatures, such as a druid taking the form of a snake, can access the smaller tunnels bored into the walls. These tunnels connect to all parts of the temple and offer alternative routes for entering the temple, exiting it, or moving between rooms without relying on the main doors or corridors. However, these passages are not straightforward to navigate and often lead in unexpected directions, making it easy for creatures to become lost and end up somewhere unintended.", + "A Tiny-sized creature that enters one of these narrow snake tunnels must roll a {@dice d12} to determine where they end up. On a roll of 1 to 8, the creature arrives at the location within the temple that matches their roll. For example, rolling a 2 places them into area 2 {@adventure Sacrificial Chamber|SoD|3|2. Sacrificial Chamber}. A roll of 9 to 11 sees them lost in a tangle of narrow tunnels and forced to backtrack through several waterlogged sections, only to emerge from a different canal back where they began. On a roll of 12, they enter a larger chamber and come face to face with Tal'Ssarith, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM} that blocks their path. The snake attacks intruders, preferring to target NPCs, pets, or familiars. Those who escape Tal'Ssarith arrive in area 6." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Coiled Entrance", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark room, lit only by a thin beam of light filtering through a hole in the ceiling, from which a rope hangs. The air is thick with moisture, and the tunnel is crawling with snakes, making it difficult to move without stepping on them. Their hissing echoes through the gloom. The tunnel slopes downward in a spiral, curving to the left as it descends." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to the temple, reachable through a well 30 feet above ground. To enter or exit, one must climb up or down a rope secured to the well. If the rope is cut or removed, climbing out becomes impossible without a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} or special equipment.", + "Clumps of Hissroot mushrooms lie scattered across the upper part of the tunnel, having been thrown down the well by the cultists. None of the Hissroot present in the tunnel contains any leftover pheromones.", + "The hundreds of serpents in this chamber use the statistics of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}], but they are inherently passive unless stepped on. Unfortunately for the characters, unless they can climb walls or fly, they are likely to step on the snakes as they descend the ramp to progress further into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing Down the Ramp", + "entries": [ + "The presence of snakes makes this area {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}. Any creature moving through it must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check as part of their movement. Characters with proficiency in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. If a character fails, they accidentally step on a snake, prompting the snake to make a bite attack against them. Regardless of whether the attack hits or misses, the snake bites only once before it slithers away." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters harvested a Hissroot during Part 2 of this chapter, they can squeeze and toss it to draw all snakes to the mushroom, clearing a path they can walk safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Door", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the ramp lies a small landing, illuminated by a magical torch of green flame. A large, plain set of double doors stands ahead, smeared with pools of dried blood on both the door and the landing. Pushing the door open is simple and leads to area 2." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Sacrificial Chamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber reeks of the metallic scent of dried blood. Bloodstains cover much of the floor and smear across parts of the walls. Hieroglyphics line the bloody walls, interspersed with large decorative engravings of serpents. A shallow pool, only a foot deep, occupies a 10-by-15-foot rectangular basin at the center of the room. Two imposing sets of double doors serve as the room's entrance and exit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "The Great Serpent once demanded tributes from its followers before allowing them entry into the temple, requiring payment in either blood or Heka. Traditionally, the priests would walk barefoot through the sea of serpents in area 1, deliberately allowing the snakes to bite them. They would then let their blood drip into the basin at the center of this chamber. When enough blood coated the basin, the door to the temple would open. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} did not care how many petitioners entered, only that the price was paid. As a result, petitioners often arrived in groups, lessening the burden of the blood price by dividing it amongst them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to Area 3 is magically sealed. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for instructions on how it can be opened." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} enters the chamber, he happens to come within 100 feet of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. This proximity allows {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, as his familiar, to sense the professor's presence and form a telepathic link with him. Through the link, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can communicate freely. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} informs the party that the professor is alive, unharmed, and being held deeper in the temple (he is in area 6).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scholarly Assistance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} knows the layout of the temple well and can guide the characters through it until they reach him. During his captivity, he spent his time studying the hieroglyphics etched across the temple, and has since become well-versed in the rituals once performed by the priests and petitioners of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. He can explain the necessary rituals the characters must complete in both area 2 and area 3, as well as provide historical context on why these rites were practiced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "After the group has had time to discuss their options, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} gets a devilish thought\u2014why not use the blood of the snakes themselves, rather than the party's own, to pay for the blood price. He shares this thought with the group as the logical course of action to take. If the party wishes to ask {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} about such an action, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} tries to deceive them by claiming the professor agrees." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 3 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must offer a tribute to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood for the Snake God", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, the ritual demands a sacrifice of 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}' worth of blood. Characters who choose to offer their own blood must step into the basin, cut themselves, and allow their blood to spill into the basin. Similarly, a creature being sacrificed must also be placed in the basin before it is killed for its blood.", + "Blood from a snake bite counts for triple the amount. In this regard, only the Piercing damage taken from the snake bite counts\u2014not the poison. Characters bitten by the snakes in area 1 can use that blood for the ritual, provided no more than 5 minutes have passed since the bite." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offending Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "Characters may decide to sacrifice the local snakes and use their blood to pay for the blood price. While this spares them from having to offer their own blood, it provokes Aku'Tal's wrath. Likewise, attempting to bypass the tribute with dispel magic or by picking the lock will similarly provoke {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The firelight from the braziers dims to blackened embers and the dark room becomes engulfed in hissing, serpentine whispers. Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM|Giant Venomous Snakes}] and two {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM|Constrictor Snakes} then emerge from holes in the walls, summoned by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} to slay the characters. These snakes are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to the effects of Hissroot.", + "Once the snakes are slain or 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}' worth of the party's blood has been spilled, the sealed door swings open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offering Heka", + "entries": [ + "The door can also be unlocked if at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber is placed into the pool. The amber shatters as golden energy seeps out and dissolves into the water. If sufficient Heka is offered in this manner, the door opens.", + "If a single large chunk of amber is used that surpasses the required tribute\u2014such as Ahuatzi's amber jewel\u2014the value of the amber is reduced by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and the amber is not destroyed." + ] + }, + "{@note Sealed doors do not stop creatures from leaving the temple and will open automatically if a character attempts to exit from the other side.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Confession Chamber", + "entries": [ + "When the characters step into this room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound gradually fades as you step inside this chamber. Neither your footsteps nor your breath makes any sound, and the once ever-present hissing of serpents has completely vanished. The only sound that remains is the relentless pounding of your own heart, now deafening in the chilling stillness. Engraved runes swirl across the walls, mimicking serpents that undulate and weave along the surface. Glowing chunks of amber are set into their eyes." + ] + }, + "Once the characters reach the center of the room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber expands into a ceremonial hall, where a large bronze bowl filled with charcoal sits prominently in the center. Braziers, burning with green flames, illuminate the space. At the far end, a hallway stretches behind the wall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "After giving {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} its tributes, the priests of old would gather here to confess their sins before the Great Serpent. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} demanded that its followers sow chaos, undermine the will of the Aru, distort truth into lies and lies into truth, and perform grotesque acts of cannibalism. Here, the priests would recount their deeds before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Those who committed great sins were rewarded with blessings, while those who failed to honor the Great Serpent were punished\u2014devoured by snakes and their fellow priests alike." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow Spell", + "entries": [ + "This room is under the permanent effect of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, barring all Celestial creatures from entering it. In addition, a special silence effect blankets the space, allowing no sound to penetrate or be created within it. The only noise that remains inside is the unnervingly loud beating of a creature's own heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chunks of Amber", + "entries": [ + "Small bits of amber worth up to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} is embedded in the wall. Characters with the right tools, such as mason's tools, can pry it free. The amber contains Heka, which sustains the chamber's magic. If more than half the amber is removed, the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell and the silence effect is dispelled until the amber is returned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 4 is unlocked, but the door to area 6 is locked by magic. See 'Opening the Sealed Door.'" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Just like in area 2, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is able to communicate with the characters through {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} in order to explain the ritual they must complete before they can advance. Unfortunately, the chamber is blanketed by a powerful {@spell Silence|XPHB} effect, making it impossible for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} to verbally relay the information. Instead, he must rely on hand gestures and miming to communicate Rumbold's instructions. The ritual is explained further below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is always on the lookout for ways to entertain himself\u2014often at the expense of others. Since the group depends on him to explain the ritual, he's likely to toy with them before sharing the true steps. At your option, he might trick the characters into believing they must perform a chaotic, nonsensical dance in honor of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Or, he could suggest something more extreme, such as drinking snake venom, eating a live snake, or smearing themselves with snake feces to complete the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 6 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} and confess their sins. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "The ritual to summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} requires two steps. First, the characters must remove all sources of light in the chamber. Since the torches and braziers are enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} and cannot be snuffed out, the characters need to fully cover them to block their glow. Second, a living snake must be placed on the bronze bowl.", + "When the room is plunged into total Darkness and a snake is placed upon the bowl, magical green fire consumes the snake, igniting the charcoal within and unleashing a roaring column of flame. Unlike the green fire of the temple's torches, this magical green flame is real and radiates searing heat. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} then manifests as five sets of translucent serpentine eyes, floating within the blazing fire.", + "The {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell covering the room is not required for the ritual to work. However, the ritual can only be initiated once each day and only while {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} has not yet been defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reverse Negative Confession", + "entries": [ + "One by one, Aku'Tal's presence burrows into the character's minds, and with a cold, sibilant whisper, it demands: \"{@i Confess your sins. Tell me of the chaos you have nurtured, the destruction you have wrought, the secrets you've buried, and the Darkness that festers within your soul.}\"", + "Each character must confess a sin they have committed to the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. If the sin is minor\u2014such as lying, arrogance, or reveling in the misfortune of others\u2014it must have been committed within the past year. For major transgressions\u2014such as murder, violent robbery, or betrayal\u2014the sin must have occurred within the last five years. The confession must be made truthfully, for the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can sense dishonesty based on the beating of the creature's heart.", + "To make their confessions, the characters must speak their sins aloud. The magical silence in the room ensures that nothing they say can be heard by the rest of the party\u2014unless someone has the ability to read lips. The spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, however, can hear and comprehend every word spoken.", + "Once the confessions are complete, everyone in the room instinctively becomes aware of the general sins committed by the others. While they don't gain the details or context behind the sins, they understand the nature of the sin itself. For instance, if a character confessed to murdering their brother out of jealousy over a family heirloom, the rest of the group would know only that the character confessed to murder and jealousy.", + "When the confessions are finished, the flame in the cauldron diminishes to embers, and Aku'Tal's image disappears." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters who confess a major sin receive a blessing from {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. They may choose one of their ability scores that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest, and permanently increase it by 1 to a maximum of 20.", + "Like the others, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is required to confess his sins before the Great Serpent. He admits to betraying the laws of the Church of Asmodeus by manipulating an innocent child, tricking them into signing a Diabolical Contract in exchange for their soul. This sin is vile enough to earn him a blessing, increasing his Constitution modifier to 14 (+2). As a result, increase {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by the number of {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB|Hit Dice} he has." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishment", + "entries": [ + "After each character has been given a chance, those who were unwilling or unable to confess their sins must succeed a {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, they suffer {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all saving throws and develop an unnatural craving for humanoid flesh. Whenever a creature cursed in this way is near the corpse of a humanoid, they must repeat the {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, they will attempt to consume a portion of the humanoid, acting either covertly or overtly based on their nature and personality.", + "Furthermore, provided that at least one character was unwilling or unable to confess, the brazier's flames roar to life once more, and for every character who did not confess, a {@creature Fire Snake|MM} [{@creature Salamander Fire Snake|XMM}] emerges from the cauldron. These fiery serpents attack only the character that summoned them, ignoring all other targets, and will fight until destroyed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The sealed door to Area 6 unlocks provided that at least one creature confesses a major sin to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tombs of the Snake Priests", + "entries": [ + "The back of the chamber contains three sarcophagi, labeled on the map as 3a, 3b, and 3c. Their lids are adorned with painted hieroglyphics. Each sarcophagus holds the mummified remains of an Anubian gnoll, priests who worshiped {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in life.", + "Regardless of the order in which they open them, the last sarcophagus always contains a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], which erupt from within when the lid is opened. The swarm attacks all nearby creatures and fights until destroyed.", + "Anubians were frequently buried with their possessions, and the priests entombed in this room are no exception. Each of the three Anubian priests interred here carries {@dice 3d10} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of jewelry, a perfectly carved orb of amber valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a handful of magical items. The magical items are as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3a", + "entries": [ + "Three spell scrolls: {@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Enhance Ability}, {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration}, and {@spell Sending|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Sending}. All three scrolls are written in the Anubian language, which the characters are likely unable to read at this time. Note that characters gain the ability to read Anubian after attuning to their first {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, which is likely to happen during Chapter 4.", + "If they show the scrolls to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, he can explain what the spells do and can cast them on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3b", + "entries": [ + "A {@item Keoghtom's Ointment|XDMG}, two {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom|Potions of Mana}, and a {@item Potion of Heroism|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3c", + "entries": [ + "A {@item +1 Wand of the War Mage|XDMG|Wand of the War Mage, +1}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Master's Antechamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two large serpent statues stand on opposite sides of the room, their eyes and various parts of their bodies embedded with chunks of glowing amber. A door engraved with a crown entwined by serpents blocks the path ahead. In the center of the crown, a hollow cavity remains where something once fit, but is now missing." + ] + }, + "The door to Area 5 is locked and requires 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber to unlock. The amber must be placed into the hollow cavity etched into the door. Doing so causes the amber to dim and shatter as the door unlocks. Alternatively, a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@spell Knock|XPHB} spell can also unlock the door.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gargoyles in Hidding", + "entries": [ + "The two statues are {@creature Gargoyle|XMM|Gargoyles}, silently guarding the ancient sarcophagus of the High Priest in area 5. If the characters attempt to open the door to area 5, the gargoyles spring to life and attack. These gargoyles are shaped like serpents, so they are unable to fly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of each gargoyle contains a total of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is killed, it crumbles into rubble, and the amber can be looted." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Rashan's Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "This is the final resting place of High Priest Rashan, though his claim to the title was far from legitimate\u2014as far as Anubian standards are concerned. Rashan was never appointed by an Aru, nor did he receive a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} by one as a symbol of his authority. Instead, he murdered a true High Priest in Aku'Tal's name and stole their relic for himself. From the shadows, he used it to ignite chaos and unrest across the Empire, as befits a follower of the Great Serpents.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, stolen by Rashan in life and entombed with him in death, has now been stolen in kind by Drazul\u2014 who currently uses it to power the ritual to summon {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "The heavy lid of the sarcophagus requires a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to open. For each person aiding in the attempt, the DC decreases by 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once the sarcophagus is opened, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Dust billows from the sarcophagus as it opens, but no smell of decay follows. Within rests the elegantly preserved body of a mummified gnoll, draped in lavish jewelry\u2014ornate necklaces, glimmering earrings, silver rings, and two brilliant gemstones placed directly atop its eyes. A cloth headdress adorned with a serpent crowns its head, and in its arms, it clutches an alabaster staff topped with a carved snake's head." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of High Priest Rashan is lavishly decorated with {@dice 10d10 * 10|10d10 x 10} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry. He also lies cradling a {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}, with a {@item Periapt of Proof Against Poison|XDMG} draped around his neck, and a {@item Ring of Animal Influence|XDMG} adorning one of his fingers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Staff is the Key", + "entries": [ + "In the ancient days of this temple, Rashan used his {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG} as a form of universal key, allowing him to move freely through the temple. When the staff touches any sealed door in the Temple of Aku'Tal, the door immediately unlocks and stays unsealed for 10 minutes.", + "If the characters failed to open the sealed door in area 3 that leads into area 6, they can use the staff to open it and finally meet with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Living Quarters", + "entries": [ + "This network of small halls and chambers was used by the priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} as both living quarters and workstations. Here, they gathered to commune with one another, inscribe the wisdom of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in hieroglyphics, and practice the occasional ritual sacrifice.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is here. The door to area 7, where the rest of the prisoners were taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, is locked. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for details on how to open it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner here, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and humorously assumes that the Imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|XMM} except that he has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill History} checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Now?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} points the characters toward the door leading into area 7, and tells them that the main shrine lies beyond it. He informs them that a creature of stone named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took the rest of the prisoners there, seemingly to sacrifice them as part of some dark ritual." + ] + }, + "Unfortunately, the door is sealed. If they haven't done so already, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} can guide them to Rashan's tomb in area 5. He explains that several hieroglyphics suggest that the one entombed there was the old High Priest of the temple, and likely to hold the key to the main shrine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Rumbold_Tomekeeper.webp" + }, + "title": "Rumbold Tomekeeper" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "On the area marked '6a' on the map stands an 8-foot tall monument, shaped like a four-sided pillar. Its base is carved from black obsidian and the upper half from smooth white stone. Its surface is etched and painted with hieroglyphics depicting prayers to Sera'Aku and its descendants.", + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia. Characters can tribute chunks of amber to the obelisk in exchange for blessings (refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Activation", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk was deeply attuned to High Priest Rashan and his {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}, and it activates upon sensing the presence of staff. When the staff of the adder enters area 6, both the staff and the monument in area 6a begin to glow with a warm yellow light. If the staff touches the obelisk, a wave of invigorating energy emanates from the structure and sweeps across the chamber, affecting every creature in areas 3, 4, 5, and 6. {@b All affected creatures receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. This special effect triggers only once." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door leading to area 7 is sealed by powerful divine magic and cannot be forced open or picked. It can only be opened if Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG} comes into contact with the door. If targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} or {@spell Knock|XPHB} spell, the spell fails unless the caster passes a {@dc 19} ability check using their spellcasting ability.", + "The door features a detailed mural depicting five serpents spiraling outward from a central orb, which radiates an eerie, dark glow. If a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or Rashan's staff of the adder comes near the door, the eyes of the serpents flare with a bright orange light, and a faint hissing sound can be heard emanating from their mouths as the door opens." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Shrine of the Serpent", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You stand before a grand place of worship, more expansive and decorated than the rest of the complex. A wide path cuts through the center, bordered by two deep pools of water fed by six fountains, each crafted in the image of a large serpentine head. The path leads to a small staircase ascending to a shrine, where a larger serpent's head made of stone looms, its mouth agape above a blood-soaked podium. Resting atop the podium is a beautiful hourglass, adorned with serpentine motifs, yet stained by the sacrifices below. Around the shrine lie the bodies of several humanoids, their lives seemingly taken as part of a grim ritual. Motes of light float aimlessly all across the chamber.", + "A creature of living dark stone stands near the podium. Two horns curl back from its head, wings spread from its back, and a large glowing orb of amber is embedded deep within its chest. Swirling patterns are etched across its body while its glowing amber eyes lock onto you. \"{@i So, the puppet of the Aru finally arrives. Just as I knew you would. Alas, you are too late. The faceless whispering harlot you serve failed to send you here in time. The ritual is finished and you have lost. I am {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, Herald of the coming Serpent, whom you will soon meet by the way\u2014if you have the patience.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hieroglyphics on the Walls", + "entries": [ + "In area 6 and 7, the walls are covered in vibrant hieroglyphics, intricately etched and painted into elaborate, stylized murals. While imprisoned, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} dedicated his time to reading and translating these ancient symbols, leading him to several remarkable discoveries.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has uncovered the following insights about the Anubian Empire:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "All information about Sera'Aku, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, and their priests and temples, as detailed in this chapter, are inscribed within the hieroglyphics found here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Old Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics detail everything mentioned under {@adventure The Gnolls: An Ancient Empire|SoD|1|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} in Chapter 1, with the exception of 'The Locusts' and 'The Great Cataclysm' sections." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} & High Priests", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics provide the information found within the {@adventure Relics of Anubia|SoD|14|Relics of Anubia} section found on Appendix C. However, they only have specific details regarding the Emerland Hourglass." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This sacred hall is the heart of the temple\u2014the main fane where Aku'Tal's ancient devotees once offered up endless sacrifices to appease their serpentine master. The water below plunges hundreds of feet into Darkness, feeding into a network of forgotten tunnels and chambers lost to time.", + "The creature of stone is a powerful gargoyle named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} (see 'Drazul, Herald of the Serpents'). {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has finished every step required for the Rite of the Serpent, a ritual meant to restore the shattered body of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}. Unfortunately for the party, by the time they arrive at the shrine, the ritual has already progressed beyond their ability to stop it. Now, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} will rise in 30 minutes.", + "Convinced of his victory in this cosmic struggle, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} seizes the moment to revel in his supposed triumph. If given the chance, he delivers a lengthy monologue recounting his work. Curious of why the cult chose to assist before betraying him, and assuming the characters to be members, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} demands they explain the motivations of the Aru that guided them here (though they are likely to be as confused as he is).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gems on the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The large serpentine statue in the shrine features two amber gemstones set as its eyes, each worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. These gems contain Heka, corrupted by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} to resemble blood-red stones, which serves as the source of the shrine's power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, lies atop the altar. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has siphoned its divine essence to fuel Aku'Tal's resurrection, rendering the relic powerless and dormant for the time being. See '{@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}' for details on how the party can restore its power." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Drazul.webp" + }, + "title": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent" + }, + "The characters have the opportunity to challenge {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} completes its awakening. Should they take this course, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} will beseech the rising god for aid at the end of the first round of combat. When you're prepared to start the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} roars: \"{@i {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}! Divine spawn of Sera' Aku, heed my call! Grant your servant aid before your hour of triumph\u2014 together, we will crush these intruders!}\" The chamber quakes violently, cracks spidering across the path to the shrine as the waters from the pools surge and crash, spilling across the floor. An ethereal voice then responds from deep within the walls: \"{@i {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot change the course. The Ankh will rise, the Ankh will fall, but in the end, all returns to dust.}\"", + "Suddenly, countless snakes begin to pour into the room, slithering from the many tunnels in the walls. Finally, a powerful hiss emerges from the mouth of the stone serpent statue as glowing red eyes ignite in the Darkness within." + ] + }, + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has called upon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} for aid, and the ancient demigod has answered. Countless snakes begin to pour out from the tunnels in the walls, all bent on killing the characters. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} will then join the serpents in the attack, charging at the characters with the intent to kill them.", + "Tal'Ssarith, one of Aku'Tal's oldest progeny, emerges from the large mouth of the stone serpent statue that hangs above the shrine. Tal'Ssarith uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM}. If the characters squeeze and toss a Hissroot mushroom, Ssarith will seek to consume it on its next turn as its action, destroying the mushroom so that the other serpents remain focused on their targets.", + "Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM|Giant Venomous Snakes}] emerge onto the battlefield, emanating from random locations within the walls of the room. They attack the closest enemy they can see. At the end of the second round\u2014 and every round thereafter\u2014two additional snakes will enter in the same way. This cycle continues until the Shrine of the Serpent is destroyed (see below).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Destroying the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The magic of the shrine is summoning the snakes into the chamber. To sever this magic, the characters must remove or destroy the glowing red amber gems embedded in the serpent statue's eyes, located 15 feet above the ground.", + "The statue features two amber eyes, each with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an AC of 13, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage. Destroying both ambers will deactivate the shrine. Alternatively, a creature that flies or climbs to the gems can make a {@dc 13} Strength check using an appropriate tool, such as a crowbar, to pry out the amber as an action. If both ambers are destroyed or removed, the shrine loses its power and no further snakes are summoned." + ] + }, + "{@note Every serpent that slithers through this temple is born of Aku'Tal's bloodline, inheriting his natural gift for the water. They all possess a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB|Swimming Speed} of 30 feet.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|XMM}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in {@skill Athletics} (+5), {@skill Religion} (+5), and {@skill Perception} (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB} (attack bonus +7) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, increase Drazul's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 30 and add one more {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}] to every wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Embedded in Drazul's chest is a large orb made of amber, the size of a human head, valued at 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The rest of his body crumbles to pieces upon his death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surprise Appearance: Malicia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} found a hidden entrance into the temple and currently travels through one of the larger serpent tunnels that connect parts of the temple, when she hears the distant clash of battle between the characters and {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} echoing through the walls. When {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} invokes {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s aid, and serpents begin to pour into their chamber, many of them pass near {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} on their way to area 7. She then follows the snakes in order to locate the characters. Further, by using the magic of the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} upon the serpents, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uncovers the shrine's role in summoning the snakes.", + "At a moment of your choice during the battle against {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the characters hear {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s voice (in her humanoid form) echo through the walls. She instructs the characters to destroy 'any shrine they can see,' in order to stop it from summoning more snakes. Specifically, she directs them to target any visible sources of amber that might be fueling it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia_Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia, Wielder of the Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arrival", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need help, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} arrive from area 8 just in time to assist them. Otherwise, she arrives after the characters have vanquished {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, but before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} herself fully awakens. She expresses surprise at the characters' triumph before quickly urging them to retrieve the hourglass from the altar, describing it as a Divine Relic\u2014an immensely powerful artifact of ancient Anubia. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} then gestures toward area 8 as a way out of the complex, stating that remaining here would be foolish, sensing that Aku'Tal's resurrection is inevitable.", + "Seeking to make sure the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} is safe, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will follow the characters whether they choose to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, or flee. Should they decide to stay, she will begrudgingly join the fight against {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, revealing her draconic form as she battles alongside them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The motes of divine energy floating through the chamber are fragments of divine essence\u2014raw, unfiltered lifeforce.", + "If the characters defeat {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} and decide to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, {@b they are granted the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}}, as the divine essence rapidly fills them with vitality." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "By choosing to stay and fight {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the characters earn a point in the Path of {@b [Devotion]}. If they decide to leave instead, they gain a point in both the Path of {@b [Benevolence]} and {@b [Erudition]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rise of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Akutal_Rising.webp" + }, + "title": "A weakened Aku'Tal rises" + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the spawn of Sera'Aku, will rise roughly 10 minutes after {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}'s defeat. Once you are prepared to initiate the final encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The flying motes of golden energy in the air flare with brilliant intensity, drawn inexorably into the gaping mouth of the stone serpent and the numerous ducts carved into the walls. The shrine then quakes violently, the ground heaving as bursts of dazzling light erupt from the walls. The tranquil waters of the flanking pools are thrown into chaos once more, surging and splashing wildly across the room.", + "\"{@i Ashes to ashes,}\" a voice rasps from the walls. \"{@i Dust to dust,}\" it intones as jagged cracks tear through the floor, while water bursts violently from the pools. From the frothing depths, five colossal serpents ascend, each one screeching with unbridled rage. \"{@i What was whole is scattered, and what was scattered will once more be whole.}\" In perfect, unnerving harmony, the serpents fix their glowing eyes upon you, their jaws parting in a unified hiss, ready to strike." + ] + }, + "Through the ritual performed by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} has reformed much of its physical body, but the strain of its return has left it momentarily weakened. To fully restore its power, it requires more living sacrifices\u2014and it intends to consume the characters to achieve this purpose.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|XMM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|XPHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, not counting {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, increase {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 40.", + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present during this encounter, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} summons a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], emanating from the water, at the start of each round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Each of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}'s heads attacks the closest creature within its reach, with each head prioritizing different targets. If a head cannot reach any creatures, it instead casts {@spell Sacred Flame|XPHB} on a target not already engaged by the other heads. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} falls, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} falls, its body erupts in a blinding cascade of radiant light, filling the chamber once more with drifting motes of divine essence. From the very walls, a spectral voice resounds: \"{@i What was once whole is now scattered, and what is scattered shall someday be made whole again. The Will, forged in the Aru's arrogance, cannot be undone, and no {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can delay ashes from crumbling to dust. 'They Who Watch All That Is' have spoken\u2014a cataclysmic end awaits, and nothing more.}\"" + ] + }, + "The radiant motes of light then drift to every creature in the chamber, bestowing them with a fragment of Aku'Tal's divine power. Each player character may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 2, to a maximum cap of 20.", + "Nothing remains of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} after her body dissolves into pure divine energy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward for Obedience", + "entries": [ + "If the characters followed {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance and chose to remain in the temple to battle {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, the sphinx will reward them the next time they sleep. In their dreams, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} grants them a vision of Kirat transformed\u2014where the Wasteland has fully receded, replaced by verdant pastures that stretch to the horizon. She praises their courage, naming them her heroes, and announces that she will bestow for them a blessing to commemorate their triumph.", + "When the characters awaken, they find themselves blessed. All player characters gain the 'Fate's Blessing' feature, described below.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Keep in mind that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not meant to die in this encounter and will retreat if her health drops too low. While she is not required to run the Sands of Doom storyline, her presence ties into several events throughout the campaign.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Black Depths", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The square room is featureless, except for the green-flame torches that bathe it in an unnatural glow. At the center of the room, a large cylindrical hole plunges down, yawning into the dark, where the faint hissing of snakes echoes from within." + ] + }, + "Below the Temple of Aku'Tal is a vast labyrinth of twisting tunnels, filled with serpents, submerged chambers, empty caverns, and untold mysteries. Some of these tunnels link to underground rivers that flow beneath the Great Wasteland and beyond. The severed soul of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} roams in these depths, trapped and unable to escape due to the closing of the Duaat (see {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving through Here", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} used these tunnels to travel from the outside to the Shrine of the Serpent and can easily lead the characters back to the surface using the same route." + ] + } + ] + }, + "It takes the group 20 minutes to find the exit from here. The tunnels are cold and damp, and their floors are strewn with discarded snake skins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping up the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Regardless of the outcome, once the characters leave, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} will withdraw to the deepest and darkest recesses of the complex\u2014whether as an immortal spirit or in her weakened physical form\u2014and wait in eternal patience to gather a new host of servants to fulfill her ambitions.", + "If her corporeal body is destroyed, all seals on the temple doors are broken and she is rendered unable to manifest in Area 3 to dispense any blessings or punishments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The characters can exit the temple either by venturing through area 8 (see {@adventure 8. Black Depths|SoD|3|8. Black Depths}) or by retracing their steps to area 1 and climbing the rope to the surface. If they choose to retrace their steps, however, they will once again have to contend with the swarming snakes that slither across the floor in area 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated at arriving too late to prevent the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from being drained of its power, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} deems the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} useless in its current state. Further, after acknowledging the party's victory over {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, and concedes that they have earned the right to keep it\u2014as befits tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dragon's Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters a trade. In exchange for details about who they serve, how they discovered the Temple of Aku'Tal, and whether they've been experiencing strange dreams, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers to educate them on Divine Relics\u2014including their history, their role in Anubian culture, and the extent of their power. Lastly, she offers them a way to restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} to its former glory (see {@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}).", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} harbors an intense distrust of any being that refuses to show themselves openly, and she loathes the thought of being anyone's puppet. If the party shares details about the voice in their dreams, she strongly cautions them against trusting it and encourages them to rely on their own instincts above all else." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escorting Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The characters must escort {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} back to Al'Kirat to complete their mission. The professor is lively and talkative, especially when it comes to historical topics, and is eager to discuss the discoveries he made at the Temple of Aku'Tal. He seizes the chance to question {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} extensively while he has the chance, clearly delighted to engage with someone so well-versed in Anubian topics." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3 comes to a close when the characters rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} and secure passage aboard the Skylark. With this airship, they will soar across the Great Wasteland toward Kunaten Keep. Chapter 4 will begin with their arrival at the Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, now drained of its power, can only be restored by infusing it with more divine energy. Divine essence can be obtained through various means, such as from the blood of a Celestial, from an Aru willingly sacrificing part of their essence, or by drawing the energy from another object infused with divine power. The latter option is the most accessible for the characters.", + "Amber from Kirat is naturally infused with Heka. When the amber is shattered near the relic, its essence will transfer to the hourglass. To restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must harvest {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} worth of amber. Once it absorbs enough energy, the golden powder within will radiate with a brilliant glow, unlocking its full potential.", + "Divine blood\u2014such as that of the Divine Child featured in Chapter 4\u2014can also be used. Smearing such blood on the hourglass infuses it with the equivalent of up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of Heka-laden amber.", + "Full details and statistics for the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} can be found in Appendix C." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Buying Amber in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Heka-infused amber is a rare and precious resource found only in the Wasteland and the regions surrounding it. Amber imported from other areas does not possess this unique property. As such, you should limit the amount of Heka-infused amber available for purchase within the city to a maximum of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Petitioning the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, each character has earned the right to ask for one favor from the Sultana. For the purposes of this favor, the Sultana is willing to spend up to {@b 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} on behalf of each character. However, if her influence can be leveraged to provide a favor without the need to spend gold, the Sultana is willing to increase the value of her favor up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. For instance, if a character is enslaved with a debt of 800 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, the Sultana could use her connections to employ lawyers to find a legal loophole in the contract, potentially securing the character's freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Examples of Favors Zanara Can Grant", + "entries": [ + "Zanara could hire lawyers to annul a contract, grant a character citizenship, purchase a slave's freedom, invest in a promising venture, place a bounty on a criminal, commission a unique magical item, pardon a character's past crime, or invite a character to a private dinner with other influential figures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Developments", + "entries": [ + "As Chapter 3 comes to an end, the following events unfold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "The orog secretly yearns for an epic death in battle at the Temple of Aku'Tal, believing it will guarantee his entrance into Ouro. If he survives the events at the temple, he will rejoin his band of orcs and resume his journey to O'grila. However, if he has given the 'Eye of Ouro' to the characters, and found no suitable replacements, he will instead continue on his pilgrimage to seek an object of perfect beauty.", + "For the rest of the adventure, Ahuatzi stays in the background and does not appear in any additional chapters, unless you decide to involve him and his orcs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Over the following weeks, the black dragon makes several journeys back to the Temple of Aku'Tal, descending into its depths to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics found therein in search for answers regarding the origins of the Wasteland. While she finds no evidence connecting Sera'Aku or its progeny to the blight, she uncovers something far more valuable. Several priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} survived for decades after the Cataclysm. During their confinement, they recorded the teachings of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, which they received while communing with her fractured essence. These writings reveal the existence of an Aru named Sekhmet, known as 'She Who Is Powerful,' who not only survived the Cataclysm but continued to wander the ancient lands of Anubia.", + "With this newfound knowledge, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} resolves to find Sekhmet, establish contact with the goddess, and seek a means to cleanse the Wasteland of its corruption. This storyline continues in Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is punished by Lucy and is barred from accompanying {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} on the expedition to the Pyramid. Instead, he is confined to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, where he is relegated to cleaning floors, scrubbing latrines, and carrying out various humiliating errands. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} does not play an active role for the rest of the adventure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "Even if she wasn't present for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}'s rescue, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} quickly learns of their success and invites them out for a drink to celebrate.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} won't be joining the characters on their journey to Kunaten Keep. The Sultana has asked her to remain behind and guard the next wave of caravans headed out to Kunaten, which are expected to leave in a week or two. \"With so few adventurers left in the city, someone has to keep these merchants safe\" she says with a tired smile.", + "Before parting ways, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} makes sure to share what she knows about mummies and urges the characters to be careful when facing them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The professor will travel with the characters aboard the Skylark on their way to Kunaten Keep. Though his involvement in Chapter 4 is limited, the characters will reunite with him in Chapter 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur returns to the Deadrock Buttes to focus on preserving the region's delicate ecosystem. She remains there for the rest of the adventure, unless the characters seek her out or call upon her for aid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Given that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} formed the cult with the sole objective of guiding the characters into the Temple of Aku'Tal, the cult's purpose will end once the characters return to Al'Kirat and set off for Kunaten Keep.", + "The remaining cultists will return to their daily lives, waiting for the day they might receive further instructions in their dreams\u2014a day that, for many, will never come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel to Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is scheduled to disembark towards Kunaten Keep in a few days. At that time, the characters are expected to travel into the Palace Marina (see Chapter 1) to board, which is usually reserved for military and diplomatic vessels. After presenting their permits, the characters are escorted through the compound and into the airship.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The airship resembles a small water vessel, similar to the ones docked at the harbor, but instead of sails, it's connected to an oval-shaped balloon filled with elemental air that raises the vessel into the air like a zeppelin. This elemental air is produced and controlled by a mysterious artifact called a 'Power Stone.' Gifted to the Sultana by an elvish ambassador, the Power Stone is so rare that the Skylark is the only flying vessel for thousands of miles.", + "The vessel is divided into four levels. The lowest level serves as the cargo hold, storing food and supplies. The second level is a social area with long tables and benches for dining, along with a VIP room reserved for important passengers. The third level is dedicated primarily to seating and sleeping, with small cabins where travelers are expected to stay for most of the journey. A locked door on this floor leads to the helm, where Kirati sorcerers handle the Power Stone and operate the ship. The fourth floor houses the deck.", + "During the flight, passengers can move freely between the second, third, and fourth floors. Guards patrol the deck to ensure no one tries anything dangerous, like interfering with the balloon that keeps the ship in the air.", + "In the event of an emergency, the Power Stone can imbue the entire vessel with the effects of a {@spell Feather Fall|XPHB} spell, allowing it to land safely even if the balloon is ruptured. While the ship is primarily built to land on water, some modifications made to the hull enables it to touch down on soft dunes, though these landings are rough and often cause minor damage to the ship which must be repaired.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana's niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see Chapter 1), will be aboard for the journey to Kunaten Keep. She will remain in the VIP room for most of the trip, though her overly cautious handlers will permit her to step out a few times to gaze at the horizon from the deck." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying Across the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark travels at 8 miles per hour. The journey to Kunaten Keep takes {@b 14 hours} and is calm and uneventful, offering spectacular views of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, {@adventure Blackstone Gorge|SoD|6|Blackstone Gorge}, and the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "The vessel touches down a few hundred feet from Kunaten Keep, landing safely but with a loud, jarring shake as it makes contact with the dunes.", + "The Skylark makes a reappearance later in Chapter 5, crashed near {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "The Skylark flies above Kirat" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to advance to 4th level by the time they return to Al'Kirat with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Great_Pyramid.webp" + } + }, + "When the Anubians sought to annihilate the Darakni through an all-encompassing holy rapture, many plans were made to protect themselves from the ensuing destruction. The Great Pyramid, named Ankhara, was the greatest of such plans. Constructed in what was the holiest of lands within the Anubian Empire, the Pyramid was designed to house the royal family, the highest nobles from across the Empire, the most renowned craftsmen and scholars of their time, their favored servants, and a fraction of the grand Anubian army.", + "Due to great uncertainty regarding what a post-rapture Anubia would look like, the Pyramid was built to house everything the Pharaoh would need to reclaim the land after the Great Awakening, hundreds of years in the future. Upon its completion, the Ankhara was blessed by several of the Aru, granting powerful, long-lasting divine magic to sustain those hibernating within. It was designed to be an impenetrable fortress, fit for a god\u2014precisely what the Anubians consider {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to be.", + "At the heart of the Great Awakening was the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that hung around the Pharaohs neck. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and those who slumbered beneath Ankhara were meant to awaken 1,500 years ago. At that moment, the Pharaoh would activate the Ankh's powers, sending waves of divine life throughout the kingdom. The other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, entombed and safeguarded with their High Priests in the cities of Anubia, would serve as beacons, drawing the life energy to them and spreading it further across the land. This power would bring life and renewal to all entombed, instantly granting them their rebirth in the new world. However, for reasons unknown, neither Ammu nor the rest of the Anubians awoke, and their plans to reclaim the land never came to fruition\u2014until now, as the seals buried deep within its foundations are on the verge of breaking due to the Kirati intrusion into this sacred sanctum.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid takes place in two locations: Kunaten Keep, a fortified Kirati settlement, and the Great Pyramid, a mysterious Anubian structure that is the focal point of the expedition. The characters travel to Kunaten Keep aboard The Skylark, a one-of-a-kind flying vessel that spares them the dangerous trek across the Wasteland, delivering them just in time to join the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters arrive at Kunaten Keep, where they register with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame to officially join the expedition. They spend just one day in the settlement before departing with the convoy to the Great Pyramid. At the Pyramid, they meet {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, who mentors them and joins their exploration of the grand structure. However, their first delve into the Pyramid takes a disastrous turn as the undead within awaken into full sentience. Thousands of newly conscious gnolls proceed to launch a coordinated assault, systematically slaughtering the delvers.", + "As chaos ensues, the characters are presented with an opportunity to escape. If they manage it, they will be among the rare survivors of the expedition's destruction. Should they fail, they will be captured with the others and condemned to a grim future of torture and torment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid is intended for 4th-level characters. They are not expected to reach 5th level at the end of this chapter; instead, they should advance to 5th level at the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters do not advance in level in this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Claiming the Onyxian Jar: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} & {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} survive this chapter: {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}} each", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is a fortified settlement nestled more than a hundred miles deep within the largest and most desolate dune in the known world. The tieflings built it as their first real attempt to tame the desert, and are currently using it as a staging ground to explore and uncover the ruins that lie scattered across the nearby Wasteland.", + "Adventurers from distant lands are now converging on Kunaten Keep, a fortress built atop an Oasis in an otherwise desolate expanse. After a week-long journey across endless dunes, they find themselves in an overcrowded encampment outside the settlement's walls. All have come for the chance to be part of one of the greatest discoveries of their era.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Seekers", + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame is the guild in charge of organizing the expedition. Funded and given authority by the Sultana, they operate as the law in this otherwise lawless stretch of dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landing in Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "The characters reach Kunaten Keep by nightfall and are met by members of the Seekers immediately as they step off the vessel. The officials record their names, provide them with an overview of the town's main areas, assigns them a spot amongst the crowd of tents for them to camp, and finally direct them to find the Head Seeker's office (area 9) in the morning to complete their registration.", + "After they sleep for the night, the characters will only have the following day to explore the settlement, as the caravan will set out for the Pyramid the following morning.", + "Beyond registering with the Seekers, there are no other obligations, and the characters can spend their time however they wish. You can refer to the {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} section for a list of special NPCs for the characters to meet and roleplay with during their stay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravans", + "entries": [ + "The caravans are scheduled to leave on the second morning after the characters arrive, and they will not wait for anyone. Those left behind must either risk the dangerous journey on their own or wait for the caravan's return, which could take several days.", + "The convoy operates without formal leadership or structure. It was loosely formed by adventurers, laborers, and scholars who recognized the benefits of traveling together for protection.", + "The journey to the Pyramid will take {@b 3 days} on foot. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters are expected to journey to the Pyramid alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling without the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to ignore the Seekers' advice and travel on their own, you can refer to the Wasteland Encounters tables in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Random Encounters} to populate their journey. Keep in mind that many of these encounters are meant for later parts of the story and may reference {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army, so you may need to adjust them accordingly. Also, note that these encounters are designed for characters between levels 5 and 8, making them particularly dangerous and likely to result in character deaths." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Town", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Kunaten Keep' map below. Kunaten Keep is spread across two desert bluffs, each with its own Oasis. One bluff houses the settlement, featuring a gently sloping path that spirals up to the summit. This area serves as the heart of the community, with homes and buildings nestled along the path, including the town's only tavern.", + "The second bluff is less accessible, with no ramps or paths to reach it, save for a single stone bridge that connects the peaks of the two bluffs. Atop it stands the fortified keep of Kunaten, serving as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encamped Caravan", + "entries": [ + "Since there isn't enough space in the settlement for the large immigration of laborers, soldiers, and adventurers that have recently arrived, the vast majority of them are camped outside of the walls. As a result, the area around Kunaten Keep is a veritable sea of tents that stretches for hundreds of feet in all directions. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy\u2014blacksmiths working their craft in the open air, adventurers sharing gossip and strategies, merchants bartering their wares to the crowd, and hundreds of camels being prepared and equipped for the long journey ahead.", + "The characters are expected to pitch their own tents, choosing any spot they wish as long as it's outside the settlement. Campfires are scattered across the encampment, burning throughout the night to ward off the cold.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} can be found here amidst the sea of tents (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "While the characters won't have access to the vast selection of magical items available in Al'Kirat, the expedition is well-stocked and they can purchase any nonmagical items they need. These vendors will accompany the caravan to the Pyramid, ensuring their goods remain available throughout the journey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Gate to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the settlement is heavily guarded, with dozens of Kirati guards patrolling the perimeter. During the day, entry and exit remains unrestricted, allowing anyone to freely explore the town. However, a strictly enforced curfew ensures that non-residents must leave by nightfall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Main Street", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep features a single street that winds up the hill to the top. At the base, a spring of clean, drinkable water supplies both the townspeople and the influx of newcomers.", + "The sudden rise in population has overwhelmed the residents, who now work nonstop to meet the demand, with the streets crowded by workers carrying water from the spring down to the caravans.", + "Guards try to keep merchants and bystanders from clogging the streets, but they have little success in deterring the children playing games from ending up in the way.", + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Jail", + "entries": [ + "Foreigners are unaccustomed to the strict policies of the Kirati, who are unwavering in their enforcement of the law. Anyone caught breaking curfew or blocking traffic by selling wares in the streets is locked up for the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Gilded Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Kunaten Keep, and with resources as scarce as they are, the prices for food and drink have tripled above those in Al'Kirat (up to six times the normal).", + "Those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere retreat here, away from the noisy crowds near the camps. Many anxious adventurers, especially those new to fighting mummies, gather here to drink in peace and calm their nerves.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "For 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per person, entry to the Gilded Scorpion includes a simple meal of bread, giant scorpion meat, and beer. Additional payments cannot secure neither a second helping nor a better fare." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Stone Bridge", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten and the keep, from which it gets its name, are linked by a 150-foot-long, 20-foot-wide bridge. Only those with official business with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame are permitted to cross." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Keep at Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "This fortress serves as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, who use it as a base to expand their explorative efforts throughout the region. Scholars, hired soldiers, and Kirati military officers bustle through the courtyard, moving with both hurry and purpose. With limited space for storing essential tools and equipment, several tents have been erected out in the open, filled with nothing but crates and barrels filled with supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Ancient Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}). These ancient monuments were constructed by the Anubians as shrines to commune with the Aru.", + "Once considered a mere attraction in the town, the monument gained importance after {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a renowned archaeologist from Al'Kirat, deciphered the hieroglyphics on similar monuments scattered across Kirat. Now, the people of Kunaten Keep can receive blessings from the obelisk by offering it Heka-infused amber.", + "A line of adventurers currently gathers here to receive blessings from the monument in preparation for the expedition. Characters may purchase a single chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from any of these adventurers.", + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Head Seeker's Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Zevara Pal'Zara, brother to the Sultana and leader of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. From here, he handles the logistics of the expedition, approving nearly every major decision that is taken in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Kunaten_Keep.webp" + }, + "title": "Kunaten Keep" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing up for the Expedition", + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara is courteous but overwhelmed by the logistical responsibilities he manages, leaving him with barely any time to instruct the characters on what to expect. In the brief time he has, he explains the basic principles of where the characters are going and what they will be doing there. as described below. Once finished, he signs the characters' paperwork, granting them the final approval they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara informs the characters that a caravan will soon depart for the Pyramid tomorrow morning, and they are expected to join it. Once there, the expedition will spend a week exploring the structure, using rotating shifts where delvers enter every other day. At the end of the week, they will pause to assess their progress. During this break, caravans will transport the gathered treasure back to Kunaten Keep, resupply, and then return to the Pyramid. This cycle will repeat as many times as needed to fully explore and secure the Pyramid, with initial estimates suggesting the process may take two to three cycles.", + "He also informs them that once they arrive at the Pyramid, they are to meet with a Kirati named {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, who has been appointed as their licensed superior and guide. By rule, all delvers must be accompanied by a senior Seeker during the expedition, who is responsible for keeping a detailed inventory of any treasure found inside the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Zevara, of course, has no idea that the expedition will last just a single day, as they stand on the verge of awakening a deadly force that will threaten to consume all of Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "One Day in Town", + "entries": [ + "Once the party speaks with Zevara Pal'Zara and receive their orientation, brief as it may be, they have the rest of the day to spend as they see fit. Whether they interact with locals, barter for supplies, use their downtime for crafting, or pursue any other activitie they may like, how they use this time is entirely up to them.", + "Presented in this section is a list of NPCs that you can use to enhance their short stay in Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Purpose of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep primarily serves to set up future events in the story. For now, not much will happen here, but by next chapter, the settlement will be utterly destroyed and its people brutally tortured and executed. This ruthless act sets up {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as the main antagonist of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Souk", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Souk.webp" + }, + "title": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a sobek, a beastfolk resembling an anthropomorphic crocodile. He is a well known adventurer in Al'Kirat, though many find him cryptic and something of a loner. In truth, he is actually one of Prophecy's closest allies.", + "During a quiet night at the encampment, while the characters are either sharing dinner around the campfire or attending to their gear, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} approaches them unannounced and asks if he might join them. He first engages in small talk on topics relating to the Pyramid before steering the conversation toward the real question he came to ask.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Character", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s actual goal is to evaluate the characters, acting on Prophecy's instructions to help determine their Path of Fate (see '{@adventure Choose Paths of Fate|SoD|5|Choose Path of Fate}'). He conducts this test by asking a cryptic question.", + "When the moment feels right, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} asks, \"{@i If you wouldn't mind, new friends, I'd like your opinion on an important matter.}\" If the characters agree, he continues: \"{@i In your darkest hour, when all seems lost and death whispers in your ear, say that an angel offers you salvation. Do you take the weapon to vanquish your enemies, the magical amulet to protect yourself and your loved ones, or the spell\u2014powerful and grand, yet unknown?}\"", + "Allow the characters to reach a consensus and pick one of the three options. Depending on the choice given, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} says the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - The Weapon", + "entry": "\"{@i You are correct. Those who become distracted by the chaos of the world, can seldom see the truth laid bare before them. A weapon can save more than a shield could protect, and the difference between fate and chance is always knowledge. Remember this, new ones, and you will always conquer where others perish.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence] - The Amulet", + "entry": "\"{@i A good choice, but is it the best? One who thinks only of survival will be shackled and controlled by the whims of their enemies. What kind of future is it, one where you fear the day your shield will shatter? Tread carefully new ones, no shield lasts forever.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition] - The Spell", + "entry": "\"{@i Shame. Much destruction has been crafted by those who seek unrestrained power, especially when such power is often misunderstood. Fate grants its disciples the wrong tools, but never denies the wisdom to discard them. Tread carefully new ones, only the wise ones survive the Wasteland.}\"" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Their answer grants the characters a point aligned with the corresponding Path of Fate. After responding to the characters' answer, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} thanks them for their time and companionship, bids them farewell, and returns to his tent." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. After her performance, she notices the tavern is bustling with few places to sit; and so she approaches the characters to ask if she might join their table.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} uses the statistics of a {@creature Spy|XMM} and is proficient with musical instruments (lute). She knows the {@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB} and {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} cantrips and can cast {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Healing Word|XPHB} twice per day each. Charisma is her spellcasting ability ({@dc 13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foreshadowing", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} serves as a means to foreshadow the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, which lies within the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman", + "entries": [ + "With so many anxious adventurers eager to buy magical protection, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} saw a perfect opportunity to set up shop and indulge in some clever fraud for quick, easy money.", + "A natural con artist, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|XMM}) has amassed a small collection of magical items with botched enchantments, rendering them either useless or, in some cases, outright harmful. Acquiring these defective items for next to nothing, he resells them aiming to make a hefty profit off unsuspecting, naive customers\u2014so long as he can avoid getting caught.", + "If the characters catch {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} and bring him to the guards, he defends himself, arguing: \"{@i My items do exactly what their names suggest! If customers have vivid imaginations, that's not my fault!}\" After a brief exchange, the guards side with {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} and admonish the characters, saying, \"{@i If you wish to thrive in Kirat, learn this lesson well. The first Decree of the Five-Pointed Star states: 'When predators sharpen their claws, prey must sharpen their senses.' Remember this\u2014 there are no victims in Kirat.}\" The guards then release {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} but warn him that if they receive any more complaints, he will be expelled from the town.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items for Sale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} doesn't set fixed prices for his items. Instead, he haggles with each buyer, trying to squeeze out as much gold as he believes they have. All of the magical items he sells require attunement.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Ring of Invisibility|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "While wearing this ring, you can turn the ring invisible as an action. The ring remains invisible until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Staff of Murder|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical {@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom} forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Belt of Giant Intelligence|SandsOfDoom}", + "entry": "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.' Her loud, joyful statements of \"{@i She's so cute, Squirp!}\" echoes through the settlement several times a day.", + "Several caravaneers, anticipating long stays in the region as they traveled to and from the Pyramid, brought their families with them. Unfortunately, their restless children, seeking entertainment in the desolate outpost, took to tormenting {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} as diversion. These tiefling troublemakers throw rocks at the giant, use their innate thaumaturgy to frighten her, and mock her with cruel names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mog", + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass by, they witness children jeering and throwing rocks at {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, competing to see who can land a rock in the weeping giant's mouth.", + "Whether the characters intervene or not, at a moment of your choosing, one of the children sneaks behind {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} and grabs Squirp's leash, yelling, \"{@i Look, guys! I got her!}\". As soon as {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} hears the camel's groans of distress, she instinctively grabs and lifts the child into the air\u2014not to harm him, but to separate him from her camel. This act sends a wave of terrified screams through the crowd who fear for the child's safety. Though {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} means no harm, the cries of the locals leave her paralyzed with confusion and fear, further endangering the kid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "An assorted group of adventurers, who have no idea that {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} is gentle and would never hurt a fly, surround the giant and prepare their crossbows. Unless the characters intervene, they fire at her. The attack injures {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, and in her shock, she accidentally drops the child, who breaks a leg from the fall. {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} is later relocated by the Seekers to a more isolated area of the settlement, and the adventurers are scolded.", + "Before the adventurers fire, the characters can step in and speak to {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} in calming tones. A {@dc 14} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check is enough to soothe her, and she will gently set the child down.", + "Regardless of the outcome, the Seekers sternly warn the parents to keep their children away from the giant." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} has been a great asset to the Seekers of Kunaten Keep, and if the characters step in to stop others from harming her, the Seekers show their gratitude.", + "While their stocks are limited, they are able to reward the characters with two {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB|Spell Scrolls of Scorching Ray}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Road to the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "Even though the journey would typically take two, the caravan requires three days to reach the Pyramid, as they follow gentler paths to accommodate the camels. The first day is spent crossing the dunes, while the second involves scaling the cliffs leading to O'grila. The third day is the easiest, as the fertile lands atop the mesa are easy to traverse and offer plenty of freshwater rivers to drink from. The caravan reaches the Pyramid by noon on the third day.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Emblem_Seekers_Sunken_Flame.webp" + }, + "title": "Emblem of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Outskirts of O'grila", + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame have struck a deal with the kings of Luhgaa, a large settlement of {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops} nearby, for safe passage across the mesa and into the Pyramid.", + "Because the Pyramid is located in territory unclaimed by any of the hundreds of rulers that make up the Kingdom of O'grila, the Kirati were granted permission to explore it\u2014on the condition that a portion of the treasure found is given to the kingdom and no permanent Kirati settlements are built on the mesa. This agreement is one of several new treaties signed between the Sultana and O'grila, aiming to cement a lasting relationship between the two.", + "On the morning of the third and final day of the journey, the caravan meets a group of {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops} emissaries who join them for the last stretch. These emissaries stay with the Kirati at the Pyramid to oversee the proper transfer of treasure to the kingdom.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fast Forward the Journey", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} does not include specific events for the caravan journey from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, as the expectation is to fast-forward through the general beats of the trek and resume the adventure at the Pyramid. If you wish to include content for the journey, consider moving some of the special NPC events from {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} to here. With minor changes, these interactions can be tailored to fit the journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Gates of the Ankhara", + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, they find dozens of tents already sprawled around its large entrance, with laborers hard at work building essential facilities for the newly arrived expedition. The artwork presented at the start of the chapter depicts what the characters would see as they arrive with the caravan. If possible, you should share this image with the players at this moment.", + "As adventuring groups reach the site, the Seekers efficiently organize them, introduce their assigned supervisors, and dispatch them into the Pyramid. Excitement fills the air as adventurers ready their gear, sharpen their weapons, cast protective spells, and finalize their strategies, waiting anxiously for their turn to delve into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an immense structure with a four-sided base, built entirely from massive rectangular stone blocks, each block as large as a house. The entire structure towers nearly 800 feet high. Flanking the main entrance stand two colossal statues with humanoid bodies and jackal heads.", + "Surrounding the Pyramid are rows of obelisks inscribed with hieroglyphics in the Anubian script and above the grand entrance, a large symbol resembling a cross with a circle at the top is carved directly into the stone.", + "By now, a small team of Seekers has already spent several weeks here at the Pyramid, focusing on preliminary research done outside the structure while conducting limited scouting into its first chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area", + "entries": [ + "Though the Pyramid is situated in a mostly desert landscape, the area is interspersed with vibrant rivers and ponds, and surrounded by lush trees. A wide river flows beside the Pyramid and cascades into a waterfall as it drops behind the structure into a deep chasm, nearly 100 feet below. The sound of the waterfall echoes faintly across the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an architectural marvel, a vast labyrinth containing thousands of chambers spread throughout its immense form. It is divided into distinct quadrants, each dedicated to a specific social class or function: some for the royal family, others for the nobility, and many reserved for servants and slaves. Additional areas were built for social events, religious rituals, and a wide range of activities meant to serve the needs of the awakening Anubians.", + "The characters will be entering the Pyramid on the same day they arrive, making them part of the initial wave of explorers to go beyond the entrance foyers, where little is known about where they will be sent. Each group will be assigned a random section of the Pyramid to explore." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Senior Seeker: Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive at the Pyramid, they notice a tiefling man pushing through the bustling crowds, holding a large scroll and loudly calling out their names. This is {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, the senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Once he locates the group, he introduces himself and helps them get set up at the camp.", + "Unlike Zevara Pal'Zara, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition. He patiently explains everything they need to know and answers all of their questions. Once the characters are ready to venture into the Pyramid, he provides each with a complimentary {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} and leads them to the entrance and into their assigned section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} uses the statistics of a {@creature Scout|XMM} with a Charisma score of 12 (+1). He carries a {@item +1 Shortbow|XDMG}, along with a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} and a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. As a tiefling, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} out to 60 feet, and can cast the following spells: {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} (at will), {@spell Burning Hands|XPHB} (once per day), and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|XPHB} (once per day). Charisma is his spellcasting ability ({@dc 11})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history.", + "Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. He might loudly grumble about how dangerous it is for humans to require torches, as it is difficult and dangerous to sneak with a blazing light. Or he might ask a dwarf to open a door from a distance, only to 'remember' that not everyone can innately cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|XPHB} cantrip.", + "Despite these biases, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Expedition", + "entries": [ + "In Kirati culture, where the majority revere Asmodeus, rules aren't just important\u2014they're almost sacred. Debates over the fairness or stringency of a rule are common, but once a consensus is reached and a rule is established, there is zero tolerance for those who break them. The Seekers have no reservations about banishing those who transgress their rules.", + "In the context of this expedition, the five primary rules are straightforward:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "Each group of delvers has been assigned a specific section of the Pyramid to explore. Their mission is to clear their assigned area, eliminate any undead or other dangerous creatures they find, and collect any valuables they see. If two groups cross paths within the Pyramid, the point of encounter will become a 'no-crossing zone,' and both groups must retrace their steps and proceed in alternate directions.", + "When the group returns, all treasure acquired will be auctioned off to the Seekers, local merchants, or any interested adventurer, with each item going to the highest bidder. After the bidding ends, the total gold is split, with half going to the Seekers and the other half divided among the adventuring party. Anyone who fails to disclose or turn in found treasure will forfeit their share of the gold and be barred from future expeditions.", + "Each participant will be issued a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} to be used for emergencies. If the potion is consumed, 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} will be deducted from their share at the end of the expedition.", + "The word of a senior Seeker is absolute. Failure to comply with a direct order may result in penalties, including fines, imprisonment, banishment from Kirat, or disqualification from future expeditions.", + "At the end of each daily delve, the senior Seeker of each group must submit a detailed report. This report will include the group's overall performance, details about the area explored, and recommendations on whether the team should remain in the same section or be reassigned to a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Purpose of the Rules", + "entries": [ + "On the very first day of the expedition, chaos will erupt inside the Pyramid, destroying the operation and heralding the return of the Anubian Empire. As a result, most of the rules of the expedition will largely go unused. They are included, however, to offer a glimpse into how the expedition was originally designed to function. You may also find these rules useful when creating future expeditions in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Servants' Quarters", + "entries": [ + "Give the characters as much time as they need to prepare for the delve, roleplay amongst themselves, or to ask {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} questions about the expedition. Then, at a moment of your choosing, representatives from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame can approach and grant the party approval to finally enter the Pyramid.", + "The characters are granted permission to explore a randomly selected section of the complex. As it so happens, they are assigned to one of the servant quarters scattered\u2014a disappointing draw, as little treasure is expected in a place that once housed servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stirs of Life", + "entries": [ + "The intrusion of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame has activated several magical seals within the Pyramid, resulting in the forceful awakening of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. As a result, this powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has begun to breathe life into the Anubians entombed within. Though the process is slow at first, the life-giving energies grow stronger with each new intruder that enters the Pyramid, eventually culminating in the full sentient awakening of all gnolls entombed in this structure during Part 2 of this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Servants", + "entries": [ + "For the first half of the delve, the characters will encounter mummified {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants}, in a mindless state. These creatures use the statistics of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], except they have an Intelligence of 3 (-4) and effectively behave like passive zombies. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and other members of the expedition will mistake them for fully-fledged mummies, as they appear indistinguishable from the mummies of the Wasteland and those found in other Anubian ruins.", + "In truth, these servants are not Undead. They are reanimated by the life-giving energies of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, rather than necromantic forces. They act as zombies due to the disorientation caused by their resurrection, and the stench of decay is caused by the very real rot that has consumed their bodies. Unlike Undead, these gnolls respond to stimuli: they feel every wound, shy away from threats, are warm to the touch, and display other typical signs of life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Submissive Servants", + "entries": [ + "In life, these servants were conditioned to be submissive and obedient\u2014traits essential to the strict hierarchy of Anubian society. These deeply ingrained traits are still imprinted upon their addled minds. As a result, they will not attack the characters nor defend themselves if attacked. The characters are free to treat them however they choose without fear of retaliation. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will advise killing them all as a precaution.", + "If the characters choose to kill these servants, there's no need to roll for {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB}, as the undead won't defend themselves. Instead, simply ask the players to describe how their characters execute them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Commanding the Servants", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014such as by attuning to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} in area 13\u2014can command the submissive servants. Though their addled minds limit their understanding, the gnolls will obey commands spoken in Anubian to the best of their abilities. Until their full sentience is restored in Part 2 of this section, the servants can't speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "The servants are considered non-combatants and therefore do not grant any {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|expirience} upon being slain." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Great Pyramid' map for a view of the layout of the area assigned to the characters.", + "The Servants' Quarters, encompassing rooms 3 through 19, include dormitories and workstations for the staff assigned to this level. Beyond these, rooms 20 through 30 make up the Commonworks, a central district featuring stairways and gathering areas that link several floors. The characters will begin their journey in the Servants' Quarters.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Air", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to ancient blessings from the loving Aru, the air within the Pyramid is magically recycled and is perfectly breathable. Unless a creature is entirely buried by debris, they can breathe without difficulty. There is a subtle, yet pervasive smell of rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "All passages and chambers have 10-foot ceilings unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The floors and walls are made of limestone blocks, riddled with cracks that let sand seep in from the outside. Frequent earthquakes have left much of the structure in ruins. The Pyramid is cramped and claustrophobic, clearly designed to conserve space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors are crafted from stone, with simple handles and hinges. None are equipped with locks, so they remain unlocked unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of the Pyramid are magically sealed. No spell or magical effect can target a creature or area within the Pyramid unless direct line of sight exists between the spell's origin and its target, unobstructed by any walls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The hallways and rooms are dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Balance", + "entries": [ + "The encounters in this dungeon are designed with the assumption that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will be accompanying the characters and will actively assist them in combat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Crippling the Party", + "entries": [ + "Several dangers within the Pyramid can inflict long-lasting debilitating effects on the characters, such as the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the grayscale viper in area 18. These elements are meant to amplify the sense of helplessness that will define the next chapter, {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, where they will be thrust into a challenge of survival as they traverse the Wasteland in search of food and water." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c42" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c42" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Servants' Foyer", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you descend the fractured steps, you enter a crumbling foyer buried in sand. Rubble from fallen pillars is strewn across the room. To the left, a hallway has been completely blocked by sand, its door torn from its hinges and lying broken on the ground. On the right, a stone door, though scarred with nicks and cracks, remains mostly intact. The air is thick and stale, carrying a faint, unpleasant whiff of rot. Hieroglyphics are carved directly into a wall, accented in yellow paint." + ] + }, + "This room acted as a dividing space between the Servants' Quarters (Areas 3-19) and the rest of the level. In Anubian society, it was considered distasteful for the highborn to interact with their attendants unless they were being served.", + "Since this room was previously cleared by Seeker surveyors, there is nothing of value left.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hieroglyphics", + "entries": [ + "An inscription is etched into the wall beside the door leading to the Servants' Quarters. Characters who understand Anubian can decipher the hieroglyphics, which reads: \"{@i Obedience in Life. Obedience in Death.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are assembled, and {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} finds himself alone with them, he seizes the moment to lay down some ground rules and begin building rapport with the group.", + "After being burned in the past by adventurers who took off with unshared loot, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} cautions the group against attempting the same. He warns that every person will be meticulously searched by the Seekers before leaving the Pyramid. Once his warning is received, he then shares a few basic survival tips: stick together, stay quiet, and avoid skin contact with any undead. He also urges the group to collect anything loose that could have value, even if it seems insignificant. \"{@i It all adds up,}\" he says with a knowing grin.", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} concludes by explaining that the characters will take the lead for now, guiding the delve while he follows from behind. This will enable him to map out the areas they explore, as well as assess their performance along the way. When he has said his piece, he directs the party to the door that leads towards area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "entries": [ + "A massive buildup of sand from the level above has caused part of the ceiling to collapse, filling this hallway with densely packed sand. The passage is completely blocked until the sand can be cleared. Clearing through the sand would take roughly three hours, requiring two to three able-bodied creatures working in alternating shifts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first enter the Pyramid, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} instructs them to ignore the blocked passage for now and instead focus on the door leading into area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "After the Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "If the characters arrive here after Part 2 has started, then the sand has been drained (see the \"Pharaoh's Awakening\" section later in this chapter). If so, you can read the following text out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A ten-foot by five-foot hole in the floor has allowed the sand from the hallway to pour into the level beneath, which is now entirely filled with sand. The newly revealed passage opens into a long corridor stretching deep into the darkness." + ] + }, + "The sand-filled hole is 5 feet deep and poses no threat. Characters can easily walk across it to reach the other side of the passage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small room is neatly arranged with ancient travel equipment. Tables hold bedrolls, hunting traps, and backpacks stuffed with scouting gear. A scroll case rests near the doorway, while a tarnished spyglass gleams faintly from the far end of the room. On a stand to the left of the entrance, a delicate hourglass sits covered in layers of dust." + ] + }, + "Aware that the world they knew would drastically change after the Cataclysm, the Anubians stocked up on tools to aid in traversing unfamiliar landscapes. This room holds such equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Within the scroll case lies a delicate, ancient map of Anubia, as it existed millennia ago. The landscape has shifted so dramatically over time that the map is of no practical use for navigating modern Kirat. The brittle paper is easily damaged, but its historical significance makes it easily worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to a collector.", + "Characters that search the room find the following: three {@item Explorer's Pack|XPHB|Explorer's Packs} (the food has long since expired), one set of {@item Cartographer's Tools|XPHB}, one set of {@item Navigator's Tools|XPHB}, an hourglass, a rusted {@item Spyglass|XPHB} (worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), two {@item Hunting Trap|XPHB|Hunting Traps}, one {@item Tent|XPHB}, and ten {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A simple latrine rests on the north side of this small square room. The eastern walls have collapsed, revealing an adjacent room which lies completely destroyed." + ] + }, + "The room holds only a simple latrine, filled with sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters that dig through the sand find a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Collapsed Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The ceiling has collapsed entirely, filling the room with sand, rubble, and fragments of broken furniture. Little remains to suggest what this room was once used for. Faint glimmers of light can be seen buried deep within the debris." + ] + }, + "Once a storage space for alchemical supplies, this room was filled with glass vials and reagents to be used by servants to craft medicinal herbs and poultices for their masters. But after the room collapsed, the vials shattered and the reagents dried up, leaving little of value to be salvaged.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the rubble are three chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Characters who notice the glimmer from the amber and attempt to dig for it must navigate the glass-infested debris. To retrieve the amber, a character must succeed on a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. On a success, they recover one chunk of amber. On a failure, they take 1 point of Slashing damage and must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract {@disease Sewer Plague|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Supply Closet", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Stone shelves run along walls of the supply closet, neatly organized with cleaning and housekeeping supplies. In one corner, five brooms of varying sizes rest beside a large cleaning tub. The room looks as though it has been recently cleaned." + ] + }, + "The closet has been cleaned by one of the gnoll servants found nearby. Characters can find bags and baskets in this closet to help carry any valuables they loot. A few empty barrels are also available. Otherwise, there is nothing of value here for the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Main Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This great hall is supported by two rows of pillars, intricately decorated with hieroglyphics from top to bottom. Large cracks cover the walls and floors. Several stone doors line the walls, one of which stands out as an imposing and highly decorated bronze door. A lone furred figure, dressed in a worn gown and wrapped in bandages, sweeps the floor with a broom. Its skin has rotted away in places, exposing bones beneath the withered fur." + ] + }, + "This {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} endlessly sweeps the main hall in a monotonous, mechanical fashion. If the characters approach, it will pause its work and stare blankly at them. Confused and disoriented, she mistakes the characters for her master and feels compelled to follow them. From now, wherever the characters go, the servant will trail after them, silently watching from afar with a vacant expression. If attacked, she will cower in fear and submit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Mistaking the gnoll for a mummy, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} refers to it as such and remarks on how strange it is to see it wearing a gown, noting that mummies are typically only wrapped in bandages and are always aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Starving Roaches", + "entries": [ + "When a character wearing metal armor or wielding a metal weapon crosses into the western half of the hall, they unwittingly attract the attention of four {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} lurking in the shadowy gaps of the stone walls. Drawn to the scent of metal, the creatures swiftly emerge from their lairs and charge to attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Antennas", + "entries": [ + "The rusting properties of a {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}'s antenna lasts for 24 hours after the creature is slain. A {@creature Rust Monster|XMM} has two antennae, each of which can be harvested with a successful {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "A large bronze door connects this area with area 12, but is locked. When the characters approach it, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The large bronze door displays a carved relief of two humanoid figures, one with an eagle's head and the other with a jackal's, both raising a blue-painted object. The object resembles a cross with a circle at its top. The decorative elements suggest the door leads to an important chamber beyond. Hieroglyphics are carved at the top of the illustration, while the lower sections have rusted away. An empty, circular indentation is prominently situated at the center of the relief, where an object is meant to fit." + ] + }, + "The door's carving depicts two of the Aru, revered deities of the Anubians, holding the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Anubian hieroglyphics are inscribed along the sides of the door. Characters able to read Anubian can decipher the message: \"{@i When Ammu commanded us to die, we died. When the Ankh of Life bids us to rise, we will rise.}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rust in the Door", + "entries": [ + "The servants instinctively close all doors whenever they enter or leave area 7, which has so far effectively trapped the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} here. With no iron for them to eat, the creatures have begrudgingly consumed small portions of the bronze door." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Door", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, a chunk of amber, worth at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, must be placed into the empty indentation. Doing so causes the symbol of the Ankh on the mural to emit a soft blue glow, and the door swings open. The amber can be extracted once the door has been opened.", + "Alternatively, the bronze door can be picked open with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, or a {@dc 20} Strength check to force open. The antennae of a {@creature Rust Monster|XMM} can also be used to corrode the hinges, causing the door to collapse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Tool Storage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An assortment of tools and fabrics fills this rectangular room. Among the many items are a wooden chest, a large metal sharpener, rows of cooking utensils, rolls of fine silk, and spools of colorful threads. On the eastern side of the room, another decaying gnoll mindlessly sifts through the silks, oblivious to everything else." + ] + }, + "The {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom} stands motionless, its vacant gaze locked on a dark bolt of fabric lying on a table. Some dim part of its mind recalls that it's supposed to do something with the fabric, but it can't remember what that is. If the characters draw the gnoll's attention, it will behave in the same way as the one encountered in area 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the room: one set of {@item Carpenter's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Leatherworker's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Mason's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Potter's Tools|XPHB}, {@item Weaver's Tools|XPHB}, and {@item Woodcarver's Tools|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Kitchen", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Six stone tables occupy the bulk of this large kitchen. Several undead gnolls, dressed in ragged, simple clothes, move about the room, collecting plates half-filled with food. On closer inspection, their actions seem more like a hollow imitation of eating. Some manage to lift food to their mouths but fail to chew or let most of it spill out onto the floor. Others go through the motions of eating, though their plates and spoons are empty. None of them seem to register your presence." + ] + }, + "Six {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} occupy the room. In the southern corner of the kitchen, a large pot has been knocked askew on a stone counter, its foul soup spilling onto the floor. One after another, the gnolls approach the mess, ladling the spoiled concoction into their bowls before returning to their seats, where they go through the motions of sipping the unappetizing brew.", + "The mindless gnolls have somehow mistaken bits of their decaying flesh for meat and added it to the stew. Any character brave or unfortunate enough to taste the foul soup becomes {@condition Poisoned} until the end of their next {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character takes the time to search the room for valuables, a successful {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check reveals that the kitchen's silverware is made of real silver, with a total value of 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Taking the silverware requires prying it out from the gnoll's hands and mouths, which they timidly allow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Upon observing the passive gnolls in the kitchen, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} turns to the characters and says, \"{@i Well, friends, I've got good news and bad news. Good news is, these undead are likely servants or slaves, which means they probably won't put up much of a fight. Should make our job easier.}\" Then, he continues: \"{@i The bad news is, neither servants nor slaves are known for carrying valuables. We may not find the treasure trove we were hoping for today.}\"", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} orders the characters to execute all the gnolls, still convinced that they are nothing more than simple undead. Convincing him to spare them is difficult, but a strong argument and a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check can change his mind." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Spice Pantry", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is stocked with jars, trays, and baskets, all overflowing with condiments, fruits, and vegetables. Two large, closed barrels, adorned with hieroglyphics, sit against the wall. Oddly, there is no smell of decay here; instead, the air is filled with the inviting scent of fresh herbs and spices." + ] + }, + "This room has been enchanted with magic meant to preserve the freshness of any food stored within. The pantry is impressively well-stocked, offering a diverse range of produce.", + "Although gnolls predominantly consume meat\u2014making up about 95% of their diet\u2014their strong digestive systems can process almost anything. Because of the logistical difficulty in keeping large supplies of meat stocked in the Pyramid, the servants were forced to supplement most of their meals with vegetables, which were stored here.", + "One of the barrels holds water, while the other holds honey, a prized delicacy among the Anubians. The barrel of honey is nailed shut, as it was reserved solely for the High Priest residing in areas 13 and 14 and was never intended for the servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check discover rare and valuable spices stored in the pantry. The spices include five pounds of ginger (5 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), five pounds of cinnamon (10 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), five pounds of cloves (15 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}), and five pounds of saffron (75 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Servant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Servant" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Larder", + "entries": [ + "The door to the larder is tightly jammed, sealed in place from the inside by overgrown plant and fungal matter. A successful {@dc 13} Strength check is needed to force it open.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Toxic Spores", + "entries": [ + "Forcing the door open releases a plume of toxic spores, which have been fermenting for millennia. The spores burst forth in a 15-foot {@variantrule Cone [Area of Effect]|XPHB|Cone} centered from the doorway. Any character caught in the plume must make a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failed save, they are {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} until the end of their next {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}. The poison causes {@condition Blinded|XPHB|Blindness}, rashes on the face and neck, and reduces the victim's voice to a faint whisper.", + "The room inside is similarly infested with these spores. Any character who enters or starts their turn inside must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or be afflicted by the same poison. Characters who hold their breath gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters have a chance to react after the burst of toxic spores, two {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM|Swarms of Insects (Beetles)} erupt from the larder, ravenously searching for new food. They immediately swarm toward the nearest living creature in sight and attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Larder", + "entries": [ + "Read the following out loud after the door is opened:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This storage room is choked with overgrown weeds, fungal blooms, and thousands of small, writhing insects crawling along the floor and walls. Stone shelves line the room, but the items they once held have been devoured by the rampant life present here. Cracks in the floor stretch across the space, from which the invasive growth emanates. The overpowering stench of rotting flesh fills the air, almost suffocating." + ] + }, + "The larder was once a storehouse filled with a plentiful supply of meats, cheeses, and grains, all magically preserved to ensure their longevity. However, a past earthquake cracked the floor, disrupting the enchantments that maintained the food. As the magic failed, the food began to rot, drawing in mold and beetles from the lower floors.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who search the room and succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check find a small crate of potions hidden in a corner, obscured by moss and fungi. The magic within the potions appears to have protected them from being consumed by the room's thriving ecosystem.", + "The crate contains the following potions: two {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing}, two {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|XDMG|Potions of Animal Friendship}, one {@item Potion of Climbing|XDMG}, and one {@item Potion of Fire Resistance|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Anubian Temple", + "entries": [ + "The door to this room is locked. For more details, refer to the 'Locked Bronze Door' section in area 7.", + "When the characters enter, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have entered a temple. It is lined with small benches, all arranged to face an elevated podium to the east. Unlike the worn furniture elsewhere, the benches found here are made of finely crafted, high-quality wood, and the entire room is meticulously clean. Three gnoll figures sit on the benches, deeply absorbed in prayer. On the northern side of the temple, another large set of bronze doors stand prominently. Two valuable-looking small jackal-headed statues stand on either side of the temple's podium." + ] + }, + "The Anubians revered their gods so deeply that no expense was spared in the construction of their temples, even those built for the lowliest members of their society. Though not far from mindless, these servants are still driven by a deepseated instinct to maintain and honor this hallowed ground.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} sit in prayer, each clutching a chunk of amber tightly to their chests. The gnolls are docile and largely ignore the characters. However, if a character stands by the elevated podium, the gnolls raise their heads expectantly, as though awaiting the sacred words of a priest. This reaction is driven by instinct alone, as their current state leaves them incapable of true comprehension.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has already concluded that this section of the Pyramid is reserved for servants and slaves (see '{@adventure Mantell Darsk|SoD|4|Mantell Darsk}', on area 9), he is taken aback upon seeing the temple. He says, \"{@i Wait... a temple? Here? That makes no sense. I thought this wing was meant for slaves. Would they really go to such lengths to build a temple just for them? Maybe our luck isn't so rotten after all\u2014temples are always filled with treasure.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "This bronze door leads to area 13 and is identical to the one connecting this room to area 7. Both doors feature the same carvings and hieroglyphics, and can be opened in the same manner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two small statues flanking the elevated podium are worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, though they each weigh 100 pounds.", + "On the altar lies a finely carved alabaster holy symbol, depicting a jackal's face decorated with small chunks of amber, worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Each of the gnolls praying on the benches clutches a chunk of amber, worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Audience Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A fine curtain of sand trickles from a crack in the ceiling, slowly burying the room. A few shiny pebbles glimmer faintly as they sink deeper into the sand. A regal-looking gnoll, decorated in jewels and draped in bandages, sits slumped on a couch, its mouth agape as it gazes vacantly at the growing mound of sand. Clutched tightly to its chest is an object wrapped in linen, drenched in a golden liquid." + ] + }, + "The gnoll is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, once a powerful ruler within the Anubian Empire and the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, though currently she is nothing more than a mindless gnoll. In her arms, she instinctively cradles her dead baby, whose blood glows with a golden light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} continues to stare into nothingness until she is attacked, the baby is touched, or a creature touches the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} sitting at the podium at the opposite end of the wall. In either scenario, she moans an incoherent curse and lunges to attack the characters while continuing to hold the bloodied cub.", + "In her addled state, you can use the statistics of an unarmed {@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu|XMM} to represent her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wears a necklace adorned with a large, black obsidian stone worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, along with seven gold rings, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. A golden bracelet shaped like a coiled snake wraps around her arm, worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. She also holds an ivory mask depicting a jackal, worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "It was customary for every High Priest to be entombed with their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, within the region of Anubia they ruled. These relics were intended to enhance the healing powers of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening, and the Pharaoh ensured they were spread across the kingdom for this purpose. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, however, was an exception. She was being courted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and carried a secret they dared not share\u2014she was with child.", + "The birth of a Pharaoh's firstborn is a momentous occasion, as the child inherits the divine blood of the ruling parent and is therefore destined to become the next monarch. However, with the Empire embroiled in war against the Darakni, its stability fragile, and with several High Priests rapidly losing faith in {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, the Pharaoh chose to hide the heir's existence. He feared revealing the child could give his enemies leverage to demand his abdication.", + "To keep this secret, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arranged for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to remain with him in the Ankhara. He provided her with a room and a temple tucked away deep within the Servants' Quarters, and made her wear a mask to hide her identity. Sadly, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was betrayed by an Aru, one of the very gods he served, and the child was killed merely hours before the characters arrived at the Pyramid.", + "For more information about {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, the baby, and their impact on the story, see '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}', and '{@adventure Return to Kunaten|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The infant, a gnoll no more than 4 months old, once carried divine blood in its veins. Now, that golden blood flows from its lifeless form, shimmering like molten gold onto pools on the sandy floor. This was {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s child and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire.", + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) check determines the infant was killed mere hours ago by a precise puncture wound to the chest that pierced its heart, made clean and deliberate. On a DC 20 on the check, it reveals the wound was made by a spear.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orchestrated the death of the child, one of several key components required for her grand plan.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Death of the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to kill the baby, knowing this act would spark {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s fury against the Kirati and ultimately lead to the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} used the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} for the deed, absorbing its divine essence into the relic (see '{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}'). The characters are not meant to learn this secret unless they revisit Kunaten Keep late in the adventure (see '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "At the far end of the room, a short hallway leads to a hidden altar, positioned so as to be out of sight. When the characters notice it, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You notice an altar at the far end of a small hallway, tucked away and almost out of sight. The altar itself is plain, but your eyes are drawn to the eerie artifact placed upon it. The object is a black statue, shaped like a jar with the head of a jackal. Rings of glittering gems encircle its form, delicate gold etchings trace its surface, and a large red crystal is embedded at its center. A sinister aura pulses from the statue, and an unnerving hum fills the air around it." + ] + }, + "The artifact, known as the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, is one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire and belongs to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}. Details about the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and its powers are described in its entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. It is recommended to read both the Appendix and the jar's entry at this point, as its abilities play a significant role in the current events.", + "The mindless gnoll servants instinctively revere whoever holds the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Touching the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Although the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might appear dangerous, it is completely safe to handle. The first creature to touch the relic after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is killed becomes instantly attuned to it. Such a creature is immediately granted full knowledge of how to use the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the benefits it offers. If the relic is touched while {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} remains alive, it has no effect and causes the High Priest to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Soul", + "entries": [ + "The soul of the Divine Child is currently imprisoned within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, the result of being killed while in the presence of the relic. As the soul belongs to a baby incapable of understanding, any attempt to communicate with it through the jar is futile. A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} instinctively knows that it contains the innocent soul of a gnoll cub, and that the infant is a powerful divine being.", + "The soul of the Divine Child is central to the Path of [Benevolence], and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will advise the characters on what to do with it if they meet her at the end of Chapter 5 while holding the soul. It is okay if the characters judge the soul as 'Harmony' (see '{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}'), they will still be able to continue along [Benevolence] even if they do so. However, the path is irrevocably destroyed if the soul is judged as 'Chaos'. For further details on this path and the role of the soul, refer to '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is captivated by the discovery, exclaiming that he has never encountered anything quite like it. However, he quickly reminds the group that all treasures, including the artifact, must be handed over for auction once the delve is complete for the day." + ] + }, + "{@note A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} gains the ability to understand spoken and written {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, including its hieroglyphics. Additionally, any words it speaks can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}.}", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "The Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the sand in the room are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Characters can see the amber glittering faintly through the sand and may attempt a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find them all. Each character may attempt the check only once. The first to beat a {@dc 10} uncovers two chunks, the first to beat a {@dc 15} finds two more, and the first to beat a {@dc 20} is able to find the final piece." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Inside is a modest bedroom with a soft feather bed draped in decayed, dusty silks. Near the entrance, a stone table holds a satchel and a bound scroll, both layered with dust and sand." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s personal chamber. The room is basic yet functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains a {@item Priest's Pack|XPHB} and an exquisite tiara crafted from black obsidian, set with a large red carnelian at its crest (worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). Beside the satchel rests a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Greater Restoration}. The scroll is written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, meaning it can only be used by those able to read the ancient language." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark hallway cluttered with debris. Near the entrance, an elevated stone bowl is affixed to the wall, and further down, a broken shelf lies toppled and splintered. Three closed doors line the hallway ahead." + ] + }, + "The stone bowl was originally enchanted to provide purified water, which the servants used to wash their hands each time they entered or left their dormitories. However, the enchantment has long since faded, and the bowl is now filled with sand.", + "The shelves once held towels, cleaning rags, soaps, and simple bathing oils\u2014essentials for the servants to freshen up before attending to their masters. Now, only the rotting rags and towels remain. The oils and soaps have decayed into moldy, foul-smelling remnants.", + "There is nothing of value in this room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Another dim corridor extends into the shadows, two shelves running along one wall while four doors stand closed along the opposite side." + ] + }, + "This hallway links all the servants' dormitories.", + "The stone shelf houses a surprising assortment of thick, decayed linen rolls, while the wooden shelf contains the moldy uniforms of the servants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "entries": [ + "There are four bedrooms, each furnished with two sets of bunk beds and a stone dresser. The dressers hold the personal belongings of the servants.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} are present: one is asleep in the northernmost bedroom, while the other works to remove its bandages on the southernmost room.", + "When a character enters one of the bedrooms for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two sets of bunk beds are positioned snugly against the bedroom walls. In the corner stands a modest stone dresser with discarded bandages scattered along its surface." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst the sand and tangled cobwebs stands a decaying privy. The rotting wooden seat is covered with snake eggs, a few of which have fallen and now rest on the sandy floor." + ] + }, + "There are four snake eggs on the rim of the privy. The mother, a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], hides in the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB} of the room. Fissures in the cesspit beneath the privy lead outside, allowing critters like the snake to find their way into the Pyramid. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher spot the snake coiled up in a corner. It attacks any creature that enters the room.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grayscale Venom", + "entries": [ + "This is no ordinary snake, but a rare grayscale viper, distinguished by its gray scales streaked with bright red ridges. Characters who fail the Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against its venom, not only suffer the Poison damage, but are also afflicted with Greyscale Sickness." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Sickness", + "entries": [ + "A creature afflicted with Greyscale Sickness slowly secretes a translucent mucus through its skin, which hardens into a pale crust, resembling scales. Immediately upon contracting the disease, the creature's Dexterity score is reduced by {@dice 1d4}. The creature must then make an additional {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each day. Each failure reduces the creature's Dexterity score by an additional {@dice 1d4}. The creature ceases making Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} once it succeeds on two of them.", + "A {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell or a similar effect restores {@dice 1d4} lost Dexterity, while a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell restores all of the lost Dexterity. If a creature's Dexterity score is reduced to 0, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated} and its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is reduced to 0." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Baths", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large, crystal-clear pool sits at the center of the illuminated chamber, where several undead gnolls are bathing. Fragments of decayed flesh and torn linen float on the water's surface. In the middle of the pool, an elevated table holds two candles and a tray. The room is lit by two enchanted orbs\u2014one near the entrance and the other on the opposite end, both set atop small stone podiums." + ] + }, + "The pool is enchanted to provide an endless supply of clean water, which refreshes itself each day. However, the magic is not capable of filtering out large chunks of material, so rotting bits of flesh float in the water.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} sit and bathe in the pool, staring vacantly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two orbs that light the room are simple stone balls, etched with depictions of the sun and enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|XPHB} spells. They weigh 20 pounds and are worth 75 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} suggests this is as good a spot as any to take a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} and count up the treasure everyone has gathered so far." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have explored the Servants' Quarters and gathered everything they wish to carry, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} suggests they regroup in a defensible room, such as the baths in area 19, in order to rest. He'll then ask everyone to pool their loot into a single pile on the floor so the group can assess the day's haul together. If any character is suffering from a disease, poison, or another debilitating condition, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will reassure them that after tallying the loot, they'll stop for the day and seek healing back at the encampment (although as events will soon reveal, that won't happen).", + "This is the last chance the characters will have to rest until the end of the chapter. Further, it is very likely that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and any other NPC following the party will not survive the events to come. Take your time roleplaying this scene, so as to allow the characters one final moment to relax and bond with the NPCs. Additionally, {@b make sure the party gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}} before they continue.", + "When you are ready to proceed with Part 2 of this chapter, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The silence is abruptly shattered by the violent tremor of an earthquake, shaking the foundation of the Pyramid. Heavy chunks of limestone crash from the ceiling as deep cracks spread across the ancient walls. The sounds of stone furniture toppling and pillars collapsing echo ominously through the corridors. Dust fills the air in swirling clouds, and a bone-chilling, spectral growl seems to vibrate from the very walls. The eerie sound sends a shiver down your spine, making the hairs on your arms stand on end as the ground tilts in disorienting waves. Then, just as suddenly as it began, the violent shaking stops. The room falls into a heavy silence, broken only by the faint sound of settling debris." + ] + }, + "If the characters are in a room with a dead gnoll, add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber is suddenly bathed in a warm, golden radiance that fills the air with a soothing hum. The luminous energy swirls around the room before converging on the lifeless gnoll. As the light envelops and enters the creature, tiny cracks form on its skin, as though the brilliance is too powerful to be contained." + ] + }, + "After one minute, the gnoll awakens back to life and the light fades. This occurs to every gnoll within the Pyramid.", + "The Great Awakening has begun, a process that was meant to occur 1,500 years ago, but never did. The large intrusion into the Pyramid has activated several defensive measures that have forcefully awoken the Pharaoh, and with it, the full power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Now, like a heartbeat, the center of the Pyramid pulses with life, as powerful magic radiates from the Ankh and surges throughout the structure.", + "The surge of healing energy restores the mental clarity of all Anubians and resurrects any dead creatures within the Pyramid (see 'Life Anew' below).", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life Anew", + "entries": [ + "Every dead creature within the Pyramid is affected as if by a {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} spell. Creatures wrapped in holy linen (such as the gnolls in the Pyramid) are revived regardless of how long they have been dead. Creatures brought to life by this effect suffer no penalties to attack rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or ability checks as a result of the revival.", + "The effect regenerates only the body parts vital for a creature's survival, restoring the rest just enough to allow the body to function. For example, the Ankh would repair a creature's heart but leave the ribcage and much of the surrounding skin and muscle torn and unrepaired.", + "Creatures missing their heads or more than half their bodies cannot be resurrected through this method.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} restores the mental clarity of every gnoll in the Pyramid. Even though confused about their current state, they now behave just as they did in life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is incapable of resurrecting an Aru or anyone bearing their divine blood. As a result, the Divine Child is not brought back to life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Insects", + "entries": [ + "As a consequence of their war with the Darakni, the Great Awakening was designed to exclude insects and insect-like creatures from its magic. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} does not revive any insects, including the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the swarms of burrowing beetles in area 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Drained_Sand.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The area has undergone the following changes as a result of the Great Awakening.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cave-In", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake seals the exit in area 1, trapping the characters inside the Pyramid. However, it also clears the blocked hallway in area 2 by draining the sand through a hole created below it, allowing access to areas 20 and beyond." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Servants", + "entries": [ + "The servants are confused and fearful. They don't know how long they've been entombed for or why they look undead. They remain submissive and do not challenge the characters. Half of them gather in the main hall (area 7) while the rest flock to the temple (area 12) to pray." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "The High Priest in area 13 is fully resurrected by the Ankh, provided she hasn't been decapitated or lost more than half her body. However, a cave-in as a result of the earthquake leaves her trapped in her chamber. It doesn't take long for the praying servants at the temple to hear her calls for help from within, and they begin clearing the rubble. It takes them 20 minutes to free her.", + "Characters approaching the temple can hear the anguished screams and sobbing coming from area 13, where {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} grieves the death of the Divine Child.", + "If the characters remain in the area when {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is freed and she spots them, she will try to capture them. Fully resurrected, she is far too powerful for the characters, using the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Viper", + "entries": [ + "The snake from area 18 is restored to life. It slithers into area 15 and hides in the darkness. There it lurks, ready to attack the first creature that enters the hallway." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu and his Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire has awakened, along with an immediate and supernatural awareness of the Divine Child's death. Consumed by wrath, he blames the Kirati invaders for the murder and commands his soldiers to battle.", + "The Pyramid contains a small but formidable portion of the Anubian army. As these soldiers awaken, they retrieve their weapons and move swiftly to defend the Ankhara from intruders. Being the Pharaoh's honor guard, they are exceptionally well-trained, fiercely loyal, expertly equipped, and dangerously coordinated.", + "Starting from the lower floors of the Pyramid, the soldiers make their way upward, systematically slaughtering every non-Anubian they come across. The party, being on one of the higher floors, have some time before the army reaches them. In the mean time, they will encounter their forward scouts as they continue through this section of the chapter.", + "Once {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} realizes he has the advantage, he will eventually order that all remaining invaders be captured rather than killed. Characters who fall in battle are captured this way, and if they die, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} spitefully resurrects them, harboring terrifying plans for his prisoners (see {@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured} at the end of the chapter)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Privies", + "entries": [ + "Ducts running under the privies travel through several lower levels before emptying into a cesspit. Whenever the characters pass by a privy on this floor, such as those in area 4 or area 18, they hear faint, unsettling screams echoing from deep below. These are the sounds of delvers being slain by the Anubians, echoing from the lower levels of the Pyramid. This serves as foreshadowing for the events that will soon unfold." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Having dealt with Anubian ruins before, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} knows all too well the dangers of earthquakes and how easily they can trap people away from the exit. He urgently commands the characters to gather their bearings and follow him to the entrance. Watching the dead come back to life only serves to heighten his fears.", + "Upon discovering that the exit in area 1 is blocked by rubble and that a new pathway has opened through the previously blocked hallway in area 2, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} instructs the characters to follow the new route. His top priority is to find and secure a safe exit from the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At the center of the room stands a large stone fountain, with clear water pouring steadily from it. The main exit at the opposite end of the room is blocked by rubble. Two doors lead forward, one to the left and the other to the right. By the rubble, a crack in the floor exposes part of the level below, from which faint, eerie sounds can be heard." + ] + }, + "Like many fountains within the Pyramid, this one was blessed by the Aru to produce an endless supply of clean water, ensuring the gnolls could survive even if the outside environment became uninhabitable.", + "The entrance to area 28 is completely blocked by rubble, stretching from floor to ceiling. It is currently impassable and would require several hours to remove.", + "When the characters approach the door to area 22, they hear the muffled sounds of combat from beyond, which soon turn into agonized cries and screams.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crack in the Floor", + "entries": [ + "The crack in the floor opens to the level below, filled with the sounds of yips and cackles drifting up from the darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Peering Through", + "entries": [ + "A character peering through the hole sees shadowy shapes of rubble, pools of blood, and scattered chunks of gore, accompanied by the haunting sounds of battle cries and screams. Suddenly, these noises are drowned out by the roar of a moving mass of sand, sweeping back and forth, each shift accompanied by intensifying screams of pain from multiple directions on the lower floor.", + "This is the work of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, wreaking havoc on his enemies. Then, to finalize the grim scene, describe how the lifeless body of a tiefling is violently thrown into the debris directly visible beneath the crack, dying in plain view of the character watching." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Passing Through", + "entries": [ + "The hole is too narrow for Medium sized creatures to pass through. A Small creature could squeeze through, but it would take several minutes of uncomfortable effort. Any creature that descends through the hole and reaches the lower floors is quickly overpowered and captured by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubians battling alongside him (see '{@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured}' at the end of the chapter)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Small Office", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small office fills the space, furnished with a plain wooden table and chair. To the side, a stone shelf that was once suspended by chains now hangs precariously, swaying from side to side." + ] + }, + "This room would have been used by someone responsible for designing the intricate schedules of the servants. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Parlor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is furnished with plush couches and stone slabs, shaped to resemble raised beds. In each corner stands a statue of a gnoll, frozen in a pose of deep reverence. At the center, four gnolls are tearing apart the bodies of three adventurers. One of them, a dwarf, is still alive and screams incoherently as his entrails are ripped out from his body." + ] + }, + "The victims belong to The Last Seven, Melodyne's adventuring group, who the characters likely met at Kunaten Keep. Kolkrum, the dwarf and the only delver still alive in the room, pleads with the characters for help. Sadly, his injuries are beyond healing\u2014the gnolls have torn and bitten through his intestines, leaving him with wounds that no magic can repair. He is doomed to suffer a prolonged and excruciating death unless the characters put him out of his misery.", + "The room has three doors: the entrance the characters used, a door on the western side that opens into area 23, and a third along the northern wall. The northern door is completely sealed by rubble from the other side, and no amount of force will clear the blockage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The assailants are four {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], ordinary citizens of the Anubian Empire, revived by the Great Awakening and armed with basic weapons to protect the Pyramid. Convinced that the characters are defiling the holy Ankhara, they refuse to negotiate and attack without hesitation. They speak only the Anubian tongue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Goal", + "entries": [ + "Make it clear throughout this encounter that, despite how they look, these gnolls behave as living beings with the ability to think and feel. Narrate how they recoil in pain when wounded and how they are overcome with grief and rage when their comrades are killed. It is important to distinguish Anubians from traditional Undead, even though they physically look the part." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The characters may loot the bodies of the fallen adventurers. As they search through their belongings, they uncover the following items:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarf Fighter", + "entries": [ + "Like most dwarves, Kolkrum carries a Grimfire Pistol (see {@adventure Grimfire Pistols|SoD|2|Dwarves}). While he carries no {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, the pistol is loaded and ready for a single shot. Before he dies, he readily offers the pistol to the characters, saying, \"{@i Take this and blow them to fucking pieces. Make them regret ever crossing a dwarf...}\"", + "The dwarf's {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} is ruined beyond repair. He wields a {@item Greataxe|XPHB} and has a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} secured to his belt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Strapped to her back is a bag containing various trinkets looted from the lower floors, including silver chalices, golden bracelets, brass candlesticks, and more. The collection of trinkets is worth a total of 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 30 pounds. She also carries a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "She wears {@item Studded Leather|XPHB} and wields a {@item +1 Dagger|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Wizard", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling clutches a {@item Spellbook|XPHB} to his chest. Inside, it contains the following spells: {@spell Identify|XPHB}, {@spell Snare|XGE}, {@spell Magic Missile|XPHB|Magic Missiles}, {@spell Protection from Evil and Good|XPHB}, {@spell Mage Armor|XPHB}, {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB}, and {@spell Web|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "After the gnolls are dealt with, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} starts to panic. While he's encountered plenty of undead in Anubian ruins, he's never seen them employ tactics or wield weapons. He urges the characters to search the bodies of the fallen for {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and hurries them onward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Gnoll.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian gnoll restored to life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Crumbled Library", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room was once a well-stocked library, but now the shelves have collapsed, leaving books and scrolls strewn across the floor. A closed door can be seen ahead, partially obscured by the fallen shelves." + ] + }, + "The Last Seven were valiantly holding their ground against hordes of Anubians when the final earthquake struck, causing the shelves in the library to collapse. Unfortunately for the adventurers, the collapse instantly killed their cleric and separated the group. The cleric now lies buried beneath the fallen shelves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blocked Door", + "entries": [ + "The doorway to area 24 is blocked by toppled shelves. Removing them is easy but takes 5 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficult Terrain", + "entries": [ + "Walking across the fallen shelves is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Books", + "entries": [ + "The books in this library were once enchanted to resist the ravages of time, but after millennia, the wards have weakened. Many pages have crumbled into dust or dissolved into mush, and the collapse of the library has only worsened their condition. These books hold an assortment of fictional stories mixed with religious sermons, and only 20 of them remain in decent enough condition to be worth anything.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Searching for Books", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} quickly points out that this is no time to be rummaging through books, but those who insist can spend 5 minutes making an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to find anything valuable. The number of books they find in good condition is equal to half their roll, and each book is worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 5 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A character who passes a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check notices a human hand poking out from beneath a pile of books and fallen shelves. The hand belongs to the fallen cleric of The Last Seven, still clutching a flask of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}.", + "One creature can attempt a {@dc 15} Strength check to lift the shelves pinning the body, allowing another to retrieve the cleric's remains with a {@dc 12} Strength check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Cleric", + "entries": [ + "Among the cleric's belongings are a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration} and a {@item Pearl of Power|XDMG}. He carries a {@item Mace|XPHB}, a {@item +1 Shield|XDMG}, and a suit of {@item Chain Mail|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Market Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A broad corridor stretches nearly 50 feet ahead, ending at a junction where it splits left and right. Four doors line each side of the hallway, and the pungent scent of blood lingers in the air, coming from several corpses scattered on the floor. The distant sound of battle echoes in the background." + ] + }, + "Most of the bodies are fallen Anubians, but a few belong to the last remaining members of The Last Seven, killed after being surrounded when their escape route through the library was blocked. One of them, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}, writhes in agony, teetering on the edge of death.", + "Every door in this area is open, having already been explored by the ill-fated adventurers. The sounds of battle echo up from the staircase found in area 27.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}, the last surviving member of The Last Seven, is here and on the brink of death. A spear has pierced her body, missing her vital organs but injuring her spine. She has only 4 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, and while the spear remains lodged in her stomach, she is {@condition Incapacitated} and unable to move. {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} has no uses left of her {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Healing Word|XPHB} spells.", + "The characters can attempt to carefully remove the spear with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. On a failure, the spear causes further spinal damage, permanently robbing her of the ability to walk. On a success, the spear is removed with minimal additional harm, leaving {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} with a lame leg that permanently reduces her speed by 15 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Death", + "entries": [ + "Realizing she may not survive, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} hands one of the characters a compass (detailed below) and begs them to deliver it to her husband, a halfelf named Narian, in the Artisan's Quarter of Al'Kirat. She warns them of a gnoll with unnatural power that comes back to life each time it's killed (referring to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, whom she witnessed in a vicious fight several floors below). If she dies, her final words are: \"{@i Tell... my husband... I am... sorry...}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Compass", + "entries": [ + "The trinket is a small metal device fastened to a slender chain, designed to be worn as a necklace. Opening it reveals a compass, and around the glass panel is a hand-drawn picture, seemingly drawn by a child. The art shows a small family\u2014a man, a woman, and a child. Adult hand-writting on the drawing reads: \"{@i Now you will always know your way back to us. Forever yours, Narian.}\"", + "The compass doesn't point north; instead, it guides the bearer toward Narian, Melodyne's husband, who lives in a modest home in the Artisans' Quarter of Al'Kirat. For more details about what happens with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and her husband, see '{@adventure Developments|SoD|4|NPC Developments}' at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The adventurers hold the following loot:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne, Human Bard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s instrument was a {@item Lute|XPHB}, though its neck was broken in the battle. She carries a {@item Shortsword|XPHB}, a {@item Shortbow|XPHB}, and a small {@item Quiver|XPHB} with 7 {@item Arrow|XPHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Ranger", + "entries": [ + "The half-elf carries two chunks of amber in her pocket, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Next to her, a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} rests in a pool of blood. She has a {@item +1 Shortbow|XDMG} along with a {@item Quiver|XPHB} that holds 14 {@item Arrow|XPHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Druid", + "entries": [ + "The druid carries a vial of {@item Antitoxin|XPHB} and a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG}. In her hand, she clutches a {@item Quarterstaff|XPHB} decorated with rosemary petals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Survive!", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have had a brief chance to interact with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and scavenge what they need from the corpses, and when you're ready to initiate the final challenge, describe another large earthquake hitting the Pyramid. This is followed by another ethereal growl that resonates throughout the entire complex. The tremor causes the small crack on the northern section of area 20 to expand to five times its size.", + "Before long, gnolls begin flooding this level of the Pyramid. Three {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] come up the stairs from area 27, while three more climb through from the hole in the floor of area 20. At this point, roll for {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} as the gnolls close in from both directions. The same number of gnolls will continue to appear every two rounds, from the same locations, without end, leaving the characters no choice but to either fight to the bitter end or find a way to escape.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Knowing the way they came is cut off, and the floors below are crawling with gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} urges the group to push deeper into this level to find an escape. He commands the characters to fight defensively and flee, pointing them toward the doors and hallways to the right, away from the gnolls. \"{@i Our exit's blocked!}\" he shouts. \"{@i If we fall back, we're dead! We need to find another way out\u2014run to the right!}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Guide", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately for {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, the earthquake weakened the floor beneath him. On the first round of combat, a small section of the floor collapses and traps one of his legs, just as the gnolls close in. With his leg pinned, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}'s {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is 0, and he's unable to free himself. Another creature must free him with an action and a successful {@dc 12} Strength check. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} begs for someone to save him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The 'Survive!' encounter lasts until either the characters escape the Pyramid via area 30 or are taken captive. Enemies keep appearing until one of these outcomes occurs." + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters react quickly and successfully move towards area 28, you may choose to remove all gnolls originating from area 20 out of the {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB}, in order to keep the encounter more streamlined. Controlling too many enemies that are unlikely to reach the party will only serve to slow the game down.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Commonworks.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Commonworks" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Endless Gauntlet", + "entries": [ + "When the 'Survive!' encounter begins, an endless horde of gnolls will continuously charge at the characters. Convey to the players that standing their ground is futile and that their only hope lies in fleeing to find an exit. Stress that the gnolls are intent on capturing, not killing, the characters.", + "The story progresses whether the characters escape or are captured, so there is no need to pull your punches in this encounter. Being captured is a valid outcome here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Since the character's primary goal is escape, beginning with this gauntlet and continuing through the rest of the chapter, defeating gnolls no longer grants experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Empty Stores", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls designed these chambers as future storage spaces. However, the earthquakes have destroyed most of the rooms. There is nothing of value here, having already been looted by The Last Seven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The small room is filled with rubble from the collapse of the ceiling. Beyond the debris, you can glimpse a hallway that leads deeper into the complex." + ] + }, + "The collapse has created a connection between this area and area 28. Characters can traverse the debris in order to cross, but it is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}.", + "Similar to the shops in area 25, these rooms contain nothing of value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Staircase", + "entries": [ + "The sounds of gnolls approaching emanates from the staircase. This staircase leads to the lower levels of the Pyramid, where the combat has been fiercest. Unfortunately for the characters, a horde of gnolls stands between them and the remaining survivors below. Any character who descends is swiftly overwhelmed and captured by the horde.", + "If a character is intent on exploring the lower floors and you want to deter them, you can immediately trigger the 'Survive!' encounter, as detailed in area 24." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Commonworks", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Yells and the clash of combat ring out from the grand chamber, where a handful of survivors battle gnolls atop a bloodstained floor covered in bodies. The few delvers that remain hold their ground, cornered and with no clear way out. \"{@i Help us! Please! We're surrounded and have nowhere to go!}\" cries one of the survivors." + ] + }, + "Originally, this central hall was intended to connect with similar halls on the floors above and below, serving as a gathering space for Anubians to socialize. Now, it has become a scene of carnage, as desperate adventurers make their last stand against the encroaching waves of gnolls.", + "The staircases on the rightmost side of the chamber provides access to the floors above and below. However, these levels are swarming with Anubians, and any character venturing there is swiftly surrounded and captured. As such, the surviving adventurers urgently warn the characters to stay away from the staircases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Last Stand", + "entries": [ + "This battle runs as a follow-up to the 'Survive!' encounter, and begins when the first character arrives in area 28.", + "The group of adventurers gathered in the hall represents a mix of delvers from various groups who managed to escape death or capture until now. Only five remain alive, while the bodies of their fallen companions lie scattered throughout the hall. You can use the {@creature Thug|MM} [{@creature Tough|XMM}] stat block for three of them and the {@creature Scout|XMM} stat block for the remaining two.", + "The adventurers are locked in a desperate battle, fending off the endless waves of Anubians swarming from the staircases on the right side of the hall. For now, only two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] are engaged with the adventurers, but at the end of each round, three more appear from any of the two staircases (chosen at random) to reinforce the attack.", + "Panic consumes the survivors. Some erupt in desperation, yelling, \"{@i We're doomed! This is it! Oh god!}\" Others, confused and frightened, cry out, \"{@i This wasn't how it was supposed to go! Why are there so many!?}\" while the rest remain silent, resigning themselves to their fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earthquake", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the 'Last Stand' encounter, roll {@dice 1d4 + 1}. The result indicates the round at which a massive earthquake shakes the Pyramid, triggered at the end of the round.", + "The earthquake stems from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s righteous fury, his divine bond with the Ankhara channeling his rage into violent tremors that shake the structure. His voice booms throughout the chamber during the quake. Characters that can understand Anubian can comprehend his furious proclamation:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "MY HEIR IS LOST! MY BLOODLINE BETRAYED! THE BLOOD OF MY CHILD CRIES OUT FROM THE DUST, AND NONE SHALL BE SPARED!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Rift", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake tears open a massive rift in the center of the chamber, measuring 15 feet wide and extending 50 feet across the room. The rift descends 10 feet onto the lower floor, which is crawling with Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Falling Into the Rift", + "entries": [ + "See the 'After Earthquake' map above for the precise location of the rift, as it opens within the chamber. Creatures in the collapsed area when the rift forms must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a success, the creature avoids the collapse, landing {@condition Prone|XPHB} in the nearest available square. On a failure, the creature falls to the bottom floor, where it is immediately surrounded and captured by Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Way Out", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake unseals a balcony (area 30) in the northwest corner of the chamber. Cracks spread across the wall as the balcony collapses into its open position, held up by heavy chains. Sunlight streams through the opening, accompanied by the roar of rushing water from beyond.", + "Surviving adventurers, spotting the opening, shout to others\u2014pointing the way out as they attempt run towards it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending 'Last Stand' & 'Survive' Encounters", + "entries": [ + "If the characters either refuse or are unable to escape, and persist in battling the unending waves of Anubians, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself appears to bring the fight to an end. Upon his arrival, the Anubians in the room bow in reverence, while the glowing light of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} around his neck bathes the chamber in a beautiful radiance.", + "Overcome with fury at the death of the Divine Child, the Pharaoh enters combat by casting the spell {@spell Harm|XPHB} every turn until the battle is over, capturing those unable to escape." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "entries": [ + "Abandoned stone tables and chairs populate the common area. Apart from some rotten food, there's nothing of note here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Balcony", + "entries": [ + "The Ankhara was built not only as a fortress to survive the Cataclysm, but as a home and palace for the Pharaoh\u2014until such time that a new capital for the Anubian civilization could rise. Strategically placed beside a magnificent waterfall, this balcony was designed provided a source of beauty for the gnolls who dwelled at the Pyramid.", + "From the start, the balcony is raised and the mechanism to lower it is no longer functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Balcony Opens", + "entries": [ + "The balcony falls into its open position during the massive earthquake that occurs in the 'Last Stand' encounter in area 28. Once it lowers, the characters can escape the Pyramid by leaping out the balcony and into the river below. See {@adventure Escaping the Pyramid|SoD|4|Escaping the Pyramid}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area Outside", + "entries": [ + "When characters step onto the balcony, they see a vast waterfall to the right, plunging into a river far below. Beyond the waterfall, part of the expedition encampment is visible, by now completely engulfed in flames. Straight ahead lies an endless desert stretching to the horizon, while to the left, the river winds northward toward a fertile basin.", + "The river lies 100 feet below the balcony, rushing into turbulent rapids further downstream." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/After_Earthquake.webp" + }, + "title": "After Earthquake" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} stirs, radiating divine magic that restores the Anubians of the Ankhara. In mere hours, the expedition is decimated\u2014its members either slain or taken captive. And from the Pyramid's deepest chambers, thousands of Anubians pour forth into a world they no longer recognize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captured", + "entries": [ + "If the characters surrender or are defeated in combat, they are captured by the Anubian horde. This does not mark the end of their journey\u2014rather, it is one of two possible ways to transition into Chapter 5. In this case, they awaken miles from Kunaten Keep, bound to wooden poles, crucified among hundreds of other captives. For more details on this grim fate, see {@adventure Left for Dead|SoD|5|Left for Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The characters can use the balcony to escape by climbing down the walls, flying, or jumping into the river below.", + "Fate makes certain that the characters who leap into the river survive the fall, but lose consciousness upon hitting the water. Those who use magic to cushion their descent are swept away by the rapids, striking rocks and succumbing to unconsciousness all the same. By morning, they awaken miles downstream (see {@adventure The River Basin|SoD|5|The River Basin}).", + "Those who escape without entering the river find themselves in a verdant landscape. Though the greenery offers some protection, within a day, scores of gnolls flood the area, hunting for food to sustain their awakening population. To avoid being captured, these characters must abandon the area for the treacherous northern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters awaken in the next chapter, they are plagued by a shared nightmare. In their vision, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} kneels in dispair, clutching the lifeless body of the Divine Child as its golden blood drips onto the ground below. The vision is broken by quick flashes of Kirati suffering\u2014tieflings crucified, butchered, houses ablaze, and the chaos of war consuming the streets of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPC Developments", + "entries": [ + "The following outlines the outcomes of the NPCs the characters meet within the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Delver Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Aside from {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} (detailed ahead), none of the survivors in area 28 are expected to survive this chapter. Those captured and crucified perish from the ordeal, while those who escape through the balcony either die from the high fall or drown in the river rapids." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}'s role in the adventure concludes with this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} escape with the group and survive the events of Chapter 5, he opts to stay in Al'Kirat for the foreseeable future. Leveraging his connections with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, he persuades the Sultana to award both himself and the characters 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, acknowledging their efforts in revealing critical details about the Pyramid and Kunaten's fall. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} uses his reward to take a well-deserved rest. He later joins the army to protect the city during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capture", + "entries": [ + "If captured by the gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} is crucified alongside any other captured characters. As he hangs bound to the cross, awaiting his end, he offers an apology to those he may have offended with his prejudice. \"{@i It seems in death, we are all equal,}\" {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} utters, his voice fading as the agony becomes too great. He perishes soon after." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne & Narian", + "entries": [ + "Even with magical healing and the spear removed, the damage done to {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s internal organs is dire. She requires at least a month of bed rest before she can fully recover, and every day that she spends traveling or adventuring before she recovers earns her a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. These points of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} cannot be removed by any means other than resting the appropriate amount of time to recover from her internal wounds, or through a {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell. This means that she is likely to die if forced to travel through the Wasteland in the next chapter.", + "If the characters manage to save her in this chapter but have no way to deal with her internal damage, then at a moment of your choice within the next chapter she will ask the characters to leave her behind\u2014not wanting to slow them down get them killed. She then gives the characters her compass as described under 'Melodyne' in area 24.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narian", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} learns of his wife's death, he is overcome with grief. Having no use for his Adventuring Gear in his condition, he bequeaths the party his {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}, {@item +1 Pike|XDMG}, and {@item +1 Studded Leather|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Narian", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it, similar to how healing magic cannot cure or reverse aging. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a Diabolical Contract, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the fabled treasures of the {@table Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury})\u2014can rid him of this affliction.", + "If cured, he becomes a loyal and invaluable ally to the characters, standing with them in the Siege of Al'Kirat and using the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|XMM} in battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} unleashes waves of divine magic that ripple across the land for hundreds of miles, with the Pyramid at its center. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} absorb and extend this energy even further, spreading it in all directions. In a matter of days, properly entombed Anubians, barring those succumbed to undeath, are restored just as those at the Pyramid were.", + "Many of these resurrected Anubians set out on long pilgrimages from their ruined cities to the Ankhara, while others, provided they are capable of sustaining themselves, remain behind to rebuild their ancient homes.", + "Throughout the adventure, at your discretion, the characters could come across groups of Anubian pilgrims traveling through the Wasteland toward the Ankhara. Unaware of the conflicts raging in the region, these pilgrims are peaceful and play no direct role in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Looked", + "entries": [ + "The powerful surge of divine magic occurred while the characters were inside the Pyramid. To those outside and across the Wasteland, it appeared as a radiant nova of golden light emanating from the tip of the Pyramid, spreading outward in every direction. The spectacle continued for almost 10 minutes before fading away." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "Though diminished to a fraction of its former size, the Great Awakening will revive nearly 100,000 soldiers of the Empire's once-mighty army. These troops will journey to the Pyramid from all corners of the continent. Nearly 50,000 soldiers will advance on O'grila, revered as sacred land that must be liberated. Meanwhile, a smaller force of approximately 10,000 will set its sights on Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians establish the Ankhara as the capital of their newly revived empire. The structure contains bountiful treasure for trade, blueprints for engineering marvels, potent magical artifacts, and the brilliant minds of ancient gnoll scholars to harness them. With these assets, and thousands of soldiers at their command, they embark on the task of restoring their ancient legacy.", + "Rapid construction begins in the surrounding region, including walls, barracks, siege engines, stables, and other facilities essential for the rapid expansion they anticipate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila", + "entries": [ + "O'grila faces the full force of the Anubian onslaught, bringing the kingdom to its knees in just two weeks. Several {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priests} lead a savage march of conquest across the mesa, toppling city after city until the kingdom splinters. Some factions are wiped out, others surrender to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, and a few continue their resistance until long after the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. Those who submit to the Empire are conscripted into the Anubian war machine, many even serving as infantry during the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "The unfolding events in O'grila fall beyond the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Following the destruction of their encampment, the surviving members of the expedition are driven into a frantic retreat. Anubians relentlessly pursue them all the way to Kunaten Keep, where the settlement falls under siege and is ultimately destroyed. The surviving inhabitants are crucified. For more information, see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Consumed by rage over the death of the Divine Child, Ammu directs his wrath toward the Kirati. Over the following weeks, he devotes himself to personally orchestrating the destruction of Al'Kirat and the enslavement of its people.", + "In the coming weeks, thousands of Anubians will converge on the recently conquered Kunaten Keep in order to set up camps and prepare for war. Once their preparations are complete, they will march westward toward Al'Kirat.", + "For specific details on the timing of their march, see '{@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + "If the characters attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in area 13 and managed to escape with it, they now hold a powerful weapon they can use against the Anubians. However, any Anubians who spot the relic in their possession will stop at nothing to kill them and return the artifact back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "If the relic's wielder is captured by the Anubians while still in the Pyramid, the characters will permanently lose control of it. The relic will then be returned to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, who is resurrected shortly after the events of this chapter if she was slain by the party. Either way, the characters might encounter {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} again in '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of God", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will hold a special enmity towards the character attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and will go to great lengths to kill them, viewing them as the murderer of his child." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Lord_Ammu_Divine_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden blood drips from the Divine Child, and Ammu mourns" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Thousands of Anubian soldiers poured forth from the Pyramid. While most advanced towards O'grila, several warbands split off to reach Kunaten Keep\u2014a Kirati fortress whose location {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} tortured out of his captives. Viewing it as the invaders' only stronghold in this land, he makes it a top priority to capture.", + "The attack takes Kunaten Keep by surprise, and the settlement is swiftly overrun. Though the fort holds out for nearly an hour, it too eventually falls. Those who survive the assault are crucified, serving as a dark warning to any who might defy the Anubian Empire.", + "The only ones spared this grim fate are {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whose basic knowledge of the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom| Anubian language} makes him useful to the gnolls, and those lucky enough to board the Skylark in time. Unfortunately, the vessel is shot by crossbows as it escapes and sustains heavy damage. Several miles away, the vessel is forced to make a rough landing deep into the Wasteland. There, the survivors will be forced to struggle to survive in the harsh environment.", + "The massacre at Kunaten Keep will stand as one of the bloodiest and most horrifying events in Kirat's history, one the characters will be forced to witness firsthand.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "As the characters emerge from the Great Pyramid, their instincts will guide them back to the comforts of civilization. Unbeknownst to them, Kunaten Keep is in the process of being overtaken by a large force of Anubians, and by the time the characters make it there, the keep would have long since fallen. With Kunaten no longer a sanctuary, the characters are thrust into a perilous journey across the vast, unforgiving dunes. Struggling with dwindling resources and the constant threat of monstrous encounters, they must traverse this hostile land to find their way back to safety.", + "This chapter assumes two potential outcomes from {@adventure Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid|SoD|4}. Either the characters escaped by leaping from the balcony into the turbulent river below, or they were defeated and captured by the gnolls. If they took the leap, they begin this chapter by awakening at a river basin 10 miles north of the Pyramid, as detailed in 'River Basin.' If they were captured, they start this chapter crucified 1 mile from Kunaten Keep, described in 'Left for Dead.' If the party was split, with some escaping and others captured, you must run both sections separately.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless otherwise noted, the statistics for all Anubians can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The exception is {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], which can be found in the Monster Manual." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time Keeping", + "entries": [ + "Starting at the end of this chapter, you'll need to keep track of the passage of time in {@i Sands of Doom}. Certain events will unfold after specific intervals, including the final chapter (The Siege of Al'Kirat), which takes place {@b 60 days} after the end of this chapter. For more information, refer to {@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time} at the end of this chapter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Before running this chapter, make sure you familiarize yourself with {@adventure The Wasteland|SoD|2|The Wasteland} section in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2}. You can find information there regarding the ecology of the dunes and the special rules at play for those who travel in these foul sands. It is also recommended to read {@adventure Wasteland Locations|SoD|6|Wasteland Locations}, which provides an overview of the many locations found within the Wasteland.", + "The party will receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the beginning of this chapter. However, note that they won't be able to take another {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} unless they do so within an Oasis. It's advised to make sure players understand the impact the Wasteland has on their abilities so they can manage their resources wisely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreaming Guidance", + "entries": [ + "The time is nearly at hand for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to meet the characters in person and decide if they have a place in the future she has labored to create. To make this possible, she knows she must first ensure they survive the journey to her lair.", + "If the characters appear lost or uncertain about where to go, the sphinx chooses one of them at random and communicates with them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through the dream, she guides the character in the right direction. If the party is separated, she helps reunite them. For instance, if she directs a character in the River Basin to find their crucified companions in Kunaten Keep, the character hears a soft female voice repeating, \"{@i Save them. You must save them,}\" while showing a vision of Kunaten Keep in the distance and the suffering face of their ally.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s first priority is guiding them to Kunaten Keep, where they can rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} and witness the destruction wrought by the Anubians. From there, she directs them toward the wreckage of the Skylark, then finally to her lair in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Worg_of_the_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "Worg of the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed for characters of 4th level, with the expectation that they will reach 5th level at the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the Temple of Time, they level up upon leaving the temple. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Saving {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Surviving each day (up to six days): {@b 100 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "River Basin (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The 100-foot leap from the balcony of the Pyramid and into the river below is very dangerous. However, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has woven a future where the characters survive the fall.", + "Most characters will likely be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} from the fall alone, and if not, the treacherous rapids are bound to do the rest. Rather than calculating fall damage or rolling checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, assume that any character who jumps loses consciousness, either from the impact of the fall or the rocks on the rapids, and wakes up the following day on a sandy shore about 10 miles downstream.", + "All characters who jumped will find themselves within a few hundred feet of each other, and each will have gained the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "This area functions as an Oasis, allowing characters to avoid the detrimental effects of the Wasteland. See {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "entries": [ + "The characters awaken sore, hungry, and with their faces covered in sand. Unfortunately for them, their possessions are strewn haphazardly across the nearby beach, having washed ashore alongside them. To compound on their misfortune, they rouse to the sight of ibis birds opening their travel bags and feasting on their rations. And, as if fate had a cruel sense of humor, the characters inadvertently washed near a nest full of crocodile eggs by the riverbank.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters can orient themselves, the squawking ibis take to the skies, driven away by the loud grunts of agitated {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles}, which quickly rush towards the characters. The number of {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} is equal to the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The character's weapons are scattered along the river basin. At the beginning of the encounter, have each player roll an unmodified {@dice d20}, with the result determining how far their weapon is located. The item is a number of feet away equal to twice the number rolled, located in a random direction close to the river's edge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each crocodile can be skinned with 1 hour of work and a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a success, the crocodile yields a hide worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}; worth half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + "After the {@creature Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} are defeated or scared away, the characters can recover their scattered belongings within an hour's search around the vicinity. Any water-sensitive items are likely now ruined, and the ibis birds have long since taken to the skies having consumed some of their rations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Missing Food", + "entries": [ + "Assume the characters lose at least half of their rations, with some swept away by the river and others eaten by wild animals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c51" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c51" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing for the Journey", + "entries": [ + "Before they leave, players might think to prepare for the journey ahead. The river basin offers the essentials they'll need before embarking into the dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly {@b 2 days} from their present position. Any character local to Kirat who knows how to guide themselves in the dunes can guide the group there without the need of a check. This is helped by the fact that the journey is ladened with crucifixes, many of which hold corpses purposefully pointing in the direction of Kunaten Keep (see {@adventure Journey to Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep} ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "The river offers an unlimited supply of fresh water. However, each character needs {@b 2 gallons per day} to avoid {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom} while traveling in the harsh heat of the dunes. Since waterskins simply cannot hold enough, the group will have to find a way to transport a greater volume of water to ensure their survival." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The basin offers several food sources: the fallen crocodiles, fishes in the river, and plentiful berries found in the bushes nearby. However, any meat the characters butcher will spoil by the end of the day. There's plenty to hunt here and out in the Wasteland, but such food will only serve to satisfy the characters for that day, before it rots. As such, provided they are able to hunt, the player's focus should be on water and how to carry it across the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting a Water Container", + "entries": [ + "Constructing a makeshift container for water requires a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and 2 hours of work utilizing the wood and other materials in the area. On a roll of 10 or lower, the container is deemed 'brittle.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Standard Container", + "entries": [ + "A standard 20-gallon container, such as a barrel, weighs 200 pounds when filled and provides enough water to sustain a group of five for two days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holding a Container", + "entries": [ + "If the creature designated to carry the container is attacked or fails a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). If the container is brittle, the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} is made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}. On a failure, the container breaks, and the water spills onto the sands." + ] + }, + "{@note Characters can hunt for food by killing the monsters they meet while in the Wasteland. Water, on the other hand, can only be obtained in an Oasis. Make sure players understand the importance of water.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly 30 miles away, meaning it will take the characters about 2 days to reach it if they travel at a fast pace. For assistance on how to describe the Wasteland and what kind of encounters would be appropriate for the characters to face, see {@adventure Journey Onto Death|SoD|5|A Journey Onto Death} further ahead in the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Victims", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians have taken Kunaten Keep, leaving death and suffering in their wake. While traveling toward the settlement, the characters come across their first crucified victim\u2014a tiefling woman nailed to a tall, barren tree, positioned miles away from the town. Her arm has been deliberately arranged to point north, in the direction of Kunaten Keep.", + "As the party nears the settlement, they find more bodies similarly arranged to point towards Kunaten Keep. The characters recognize them as either citizens of the town or fellow adventurers who had accompanied them to the Pyramid.", + "The crucified victims are all dead. However, at your discretion, you may choose to have some cling to life. Such a victim may die shortly after speaking with the characters, or, if strong enough, could be taken down and healed. In the latter case, assume the survivor suffers from three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} and is severely dehydrated and malnourished." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Left For Dead", + "entries": [ + "During the long centuries of Anubian slumber in the Great Pyramid, the wards protecting the tomb gradually weakened. As they failed, cursed sands from the Wasteland drifted through the cracks, giving the Will of the Sands a subtle but growing influence over the gnolls. Now, with a hold on the Pharaoh (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), it exploits his deepest fears and insecurities, driving him to revive the brutal tactics of their dark past\u2014strategies unseen since the gnolls served their demonic overlords, long before the Aru's light.", + "By order of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Anubians have chosen to impale and crucify those they have captured. Crucified victims can now be found everywhere within Kunaten Keep, around its immediate surroundings, and scattered for miles beyond the settlement. This fate also awaits any player characters who were captured at the end of Chapter 4.", + "Player characters who died at the Pyramid are resurrected by Ammu's {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} before being brought here to be crucified.", + "Crucifixion is a slow, torturous death. Victims linger for days, suffering in agony before they finally perish, usually due to exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}, animal attacks, or as target practice for a bored Anubian soldier.", + "The bodies of those who fell in the battle at Kunaten Keep are gathered and burned in enormous pyres, which are found spread across the area surrounding the settlement.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Players", + "entries": [ + "Captured characters awaken to the agony of being nailed to a cross. Once the cross is hoisted and planted into the sandy floor, they're left to suffer under the blazing sun, surrounded by the mournful cries of hundreds of others sharing their plight. The gnolls then depart back to conquered Kunaten Keep, leaving their victims to slowly perish.", + "The characters are crucified about {@b 1 mile} away from Kunaten Keep and are surrounded by several other victims. A large pyre nearby where several cadavers are being burned grants the characters and those in the area a modicum of warmth in the night, at the cost of the foul smell of burned flesh that pervades the area. This is a strategy designed to further torment the victims while also prolonging their suffering.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Can't Move", + "entries": [ + "While crucified, creatures are considered both {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. This means that the characters can do nothing but simply endure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Belongings", + "entries": [ + "All of the characters' belongings and equipment have been taken, and they are left with nothing but the tattered remains of their clothes. As they are, there is no chance of reclaiming their stolen items even if they knew where they were being stored (inside Kunaten Keep).", + "If one of the crucified characters carried an item important to them or their backstory, or the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, they will soon have a chance to retrieve it by ambushing a group of Anubians escorting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} to the Pyramid (see {@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper} further ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Three Painful Days", + "entries": [ + "The characters will be crucified for a total of 3 days. Each day that passes, victims around them perish one by one. While at first the sounds of agony and the moans of pain can be heard all throughout the area, by the second day they are nearly quieted, and by the third day they have all but vanished\u2014leaving only grim silence. The characters survive until the third day, when they are rescued mere hours from death (see {@adventure An Unlikely Alliance|SoD|5|An Unlikely Alliance})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters begin this chapter having obtained the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, which they would have gained while they were held prisoner and unconscious within the Pyramid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "Each day that passes while crucified, the characters accrue a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, the result of both pain and hunger. Additionally, the characters become {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom|Dehydrated} at the end of the first day, forcing them to accrue an additional three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} as a result. Two of these three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} are removed as soon as the characters drink two gallons of water.", + "Because the characters are saved near the end of the third day, they are left with 5 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}. However, they will soon receive enough water to hydrate them, so they will be left with three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Sad Farewell", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians crucify their foes in parallel lines, forming a corridor between them. The characters find themselves affixed in this morbid way, closely positioned so each one is either directly opposite or adjacent to another.", + "Crucified among them is an NPC of your choice, one who was captured from either Kunaten Keep or the Great Pyramid. Preferably, this should be an NPC which resonated deeply with the players. Seize this moment to accentuate the grim reality the characters face, and to further paint the gnolls and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as villains to be defeated.", + "This chosen NPC, though wracked with deadly injuries, musters the strength for one final conversation with the characters. Allow this dialogue to play out as long as it feels right. By the time the characters wake up the next morning, the NPC has tragically died.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Alternative to Crucifixion", + "entries": [ + "If crucifixions carry too much symbolic or religious meaning for those at your table, consider using the 'Sand Burial' punishment described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Burial", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians dig deep, narrow holes in the sand to entomb their victims, burying them up to their necks and leaving only their heads above the surface. Abandoned to a slow death, these unfortunate souls die from exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}, or are devoured headfirst by wild animals. Rows upon rows of buried victims stretch across the sands, a twisted garden of cries that fade one by one with each passing day, until only silence remains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds only if the crucified characters are not rescued by any party members who began the chapter in the river basin, or if all characters were captured. If so, the event takes place on the third day of their crucifixion, just before sundown.", + "By now, nearly all the captives have perished, leaving only the characters and a few rare, scattered survivors alive. When all hope seems lost, and doom is guaranteed, a black dragon suddenly lands nearby. Read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Soon, you no longer feel the hot scorching sun bearing down upon you, or the wind coarse with sand flaying your festering open wounds. Sound grows distant, and your vision begins to blur. It feels as though the quiet, calm stillness of death is about to claim you. But then, a piercing scream jolts you awake. With the last vestige of strength you have left, you turn towards the sound. A large black beast sinks its fangs into a crucified victim's neck as he screams. Blood spills out, which the beast drinks eagerly. Before long, the victim's body is drained to a husk, and the creature moves on, avoiding the dead in search of another living victim. One after another, the beast claims the blood of survivors, as rare as they are, until it gets to you." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), whom the characters met throughout Chapter 3. As a {@creature Vampire Spawn|XMM}, she sustains herself on blood and has been feeding on the crucified survivors nearby. In her mind, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} believes it would be a waste not to satisfy her needs on these victims who are bound to die all the same.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the characters and is taken aback to see them among the crucified victims. Eager to understand what occurred at the Pyramid and its possible ties to the Coiled Whisper, as well as to learn of the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will seek to converse with the characters and propose a deal of mutual benefit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Offer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} sees her encounter with the characters as a stroke of luck. She proposes a deal: if they share their knowledge of what they saw inside the Pyramid, as well as the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, she will free them from the crucifixion and tend to their injuries. If they agree, she carefully helps them down and offers them food and drink from a large bag she keeps hidden within her torn chest cavity. The meal consists of slain rust monsters she collected for study, and the drink of several gallons of chunky hyena milk, which she has been feeding to the creatures she keeps in her lair.", + "Even if the characters have little useful information to offer, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will still honor the bargain. She is especially interested in any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they might have found within the Pyramid, as well as details on {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Ankh dangling upon his neck. Once she has gathered all the information she can, she deems their debt settled.", + "Before they part, she informs the characters about the fall of Kunaten Keep. Though she wasn't present during its fall, she has spent the last two days observing the gnolls from a distance. She advises the characters to visit a small Oasis on the outskirts of the settlement to gather water, which they will need to survive out in the dunes. She cautions them against getting too close to the settlement itself, however, as the area is overrun with Anubians.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep lies {@b 1 mile} from the location where the characters were crucified, a distance they can cover in {@b 30 minutes} at a fast pace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] \u2014 Malicia's Second Offer", + "entries": [ + "Tally the points the characters have accumulated on the Path of [Erudition]. If they have {@b 3 points} or more, fate causes them to leave a lasting impression on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, who then proposes a second trade.", + "By now, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} knows that the characters hear the Coiled Whisper in their dreams; if they haven't told her, she uncovers this through the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} reveals she is hunting the voice behind the Coiled Whisper, whom she believes may be playing a role in events throughout Kirat. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is convinced that the Coiled Whisper orchestrated the character's miraculous survival and sees it as evidence that they hold some significance to her plans.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} encourages the characters to continue following the voice in their dreams, in hopes to better understand her identity, intentions, and goals. She then invites them to her lair on the salt flats, a few days east of Kunaten Keep, where they can share what they have learned.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If they agree to her offer, she gives them two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing} and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|XDMG} now, with the promise of further aid upon their arrival at her lair." + ] + }, + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} gives the characters directions to her lair (see {@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), but urges them to prioritize following the Coiled Whisper's instructions whenever possible. She wishes them good luck before taking flight and departing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Sergeant" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "By the time the player characters were being dragged unconscious out of the Pyramid, or swept away by the swift currents of the river, a massive Anubian army was already marching towards Kunaten. When the characters finally arrive at the keep, they will find it destroyed and occupied by the gnolls. This should prove terrifying, as Kunaten is known to be the sole outpost within a vast expanse of treacherous dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Town Destroyed", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is in ruins. When the party first arrives in the area to witness its horrors, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Everywhere you look, crucified bodies line the path in a grim procession, all leading to a single destination. Then, you see the full horror: towering piles of burned bodies, rows of impaled corpses, and shattered weapons, bolts, and debris strewn across the ruins of a destroyed encampment. Rising behind it all is Kunaten Keep, its gates smashed, its buildings reduced to embers, and its heart\u2014the keep at the top of the bluff\u2014claimed by the Anubians. Dozens of gnolls roam the distant streets, while smaller patrols comb the ruined camp outside for anything of value." + ] + }, + "Entering into Kunaten Keep would be suicide. There are hundreds of Anubians currently inside of the settlement and a few dozen more patrolling the perimeter for anything to salvage. Those outside rummage through the burnt tents and corpses for supplies or treasure.", + "The outer perimeter of the settlement is littered with broken tents and decaying shelters. Characters can avoid the patrolling gnolls by hiding amongst the remnants. There is no need to make any checks, unless they delay too long or make loud noises; in which case a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check is required to avoid drawing their attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Inside", + "entries": [ + "Assume the gnolls within the walls of Kunaten Keep are trained military forces, consisting of any combination of {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. With more than 100 soldiers occupying the settlement, the characters have no chance of confronting them directly in their current state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Outside", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls outside looking for salvage are mostly {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] and {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. They always travel in groups of 3 to 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Survivors", + "entries": [ + "There are no survivors for the characters to find within or around the town (with one exception, refer to '{@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper}' ahead). Those found here were among the first to be crucified and are unlikely to have survived this long." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenging for Loot", + "entries": [ + "Characters left without their equipment, such as those who were crucified, may wish to scavenge the corpses and the ruins of the encampment for gear and supplies.", + "The party has 1 hour to scavenge for loot before Anubian patrols arrive. If they stay beyond this time, they must make a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to remain undetected. On a failure, they are spotted and attacked (see 'Patrols' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenged Items", + "entries": [ + "The characters find the following by scavenging the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Club|XPHB|Clubs}, two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}, two {@item Spear|XPHB|Spears}, a {@item Glaive|XPHB}, a {@item Handaxe|XPHB}, a {@item Light Crossbow|XPHB} with 13 {@item Bolt|XPHB|Bolts}, a {@item Net|XPHB}, and five {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor", + "entries": [ + "One set of {@item Ring Mail|XPHB}, two {@item Chain Shirt|XPHB|Chain Shirts}, and one {@item Leather Armor|XPHB}. Additionally, they can scavenge as many {@item Padded Armor|XPHB} and {@item Hide Armor|XPHB} as they need from the torn rags found in the area. They can also fashion as many {@item Shield|XPHB|Shields} as needed from the materials scattered around." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Items", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Tent|XPHB|Tents}, two barrels (useful for carrying water), a {@item Holy Symbol|XPHB|Holy Symbol of Asmodeus}, a {@item Backpack|XPHB}, a 20-foot {@item rope|XPHB|Silk Rope}, a {@item Blanket|XPHB|Heavy Blanket}, a {@item Flute|XPHB}, a {@item Hammer|XPHB}, a {@item Manacles|XPHB|Set of Manacles}, a {@item Book|XPHB|Blank Book}, a shovel, a Bar of Soap, a {@item Bell|XPHB}, and ten {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches}." + ] + }, + "They also find a broken arcane focus\u2014a rod that can be repaired by using the handle of two weapons as a replacement, making the weapons unusable in the process, and dedicating 8 hours of work to the task. Once repaired, the rod is revealed to be a {@item +1 Rod of the Pact Keeper|XDMG}. The wand grants the wielder the ability to cast the spell {@spell Shatter|XPHB} twice, regaining all uses at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Patrols", + "entries": [ + "Characters spotted by the patrols are attacked by a number of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] equal to the number of characters present. The gnolls flee if half of their group is killed, yipping and cackling as they retreat, loud enough to draw the attention of more patrols. If the characters do not leave the area within 10 minutes, another patrol arrives with an equal number of gnolls.", + "Each gnoll carries a {@item Spear|XPHB}, ragged vestments that function as {@item Leather Armor|XPHB}, one unit of Traveling Supplies, and {@dice 2d6} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} stolen from the settlement.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hyenas & Gnolls", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas are instinctively drawn to the gnolls due to an ancient pact made with demons\u2014a kinship the gnolls later rejected after embracing the Aru's light. Although the gnolls now despise the hyenas, the beasts remain unnaturally loyal and will fight to the death for them. The giant hyenas of the Wasteland are twisted, demonic mutations of their once-loyal counterparts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati worked hard to settle Kunaten Keep, drawn by the abundance of water springs in the area. There are springs both within the settlement and in the surrounding lands. As the characters have prior experience with the settlement, they should be able to find one without too much hassle.", + "Each water spring near Kunaten Keep has a small pool of fresh, drinkable water, encircled by grass and palm trees bearing dates and peaches.", + "Drinking from the spring can fulfill the characters' water needs for the day, but they'll need a way to transport water if they plan to endure a long trek through the dunes. They may try salvaging buckets or barrels from the area (see {@adventure Scavenging for Loot|SoD|5|Scavenging for Loot}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Since the gnolls are more focused on scavenging the dead and pillaging Kunaten Keep, they pay little attention to the water springs in the area. This gives the characters a brief opportunity to rest here. If they desperately need it, you may allow them to take a s ngle {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the springs; afterward, the area grows increasingly dangerous, as patrols begin sweeping the region, forcing the characters to move on.", + "Should the characters stay too long and attract the attention of patrols, you can use the encounter 'Patrols' to run the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Saving Grace - Squirp is Alive", + "entries": [ + "If your players are struggling managing their supplies, or if you sense that the gritty survival tone of this chapter may not suit them, consider using this event to provide them with some help.", + "About 300 feet away, while they rest at the Oasis, the party spots 'Squirp,' Mog the giant's cherished pet camel. Squirp fled into the dunes amidst the chaos of the attack and has now returned, driven by instinct and a desire to find the giant. Sadly, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} lies dead within Kunaten Keep. However, the characters could still lead Squirp away to safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calming Squirp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Camel|XMM} is anxious and easily startled. To get her to cooperate, the characters will need to calm her down first. An offering of water and fresh grass, combined with a {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, will do the trick. The check automatically succeeds if a character says \"She's so cute, Squirp\" within her presence, as this phrase has become a comforting mantra for the camel. Additionally, if a character assisted {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} against the bullies during Chapter 4, Squirp will instinctively recognize them as friendly and approach them on her own.", + "The characters can scavenge for a barrel that holds up to 40 gallons of water in the settlement, which the camel can carry throughout the journey. This much water will last a group of 4 creatures about 5 days. The camel can survive without food or water for at least two weeks, so the characters don't need to worry about her." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters are ready to leave the area around Kunaten Keep for good, they spot a group of gnolls guiding a portly tiefling at the point of their spears. This is none other than {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whom they saved in Chapter 3.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} managed to stay alive due to his limited understanding of Anubian, which allowed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his sergeants to interrogate him on the region's current geography and political borders, which he revealed under threat of death\u2014a fact he is deeply ashamed of. With his usefulness nearly spent, he is to be transferred to a compound the Anubians are constructing near the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|XMM}, but has {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in {@skill History} checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is unarmed and has no armor." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Road of Crucifixions", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Road of Crucifixions' battlemap. The gnolls are transporting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} along a macabre pathway flanked by rows of crucified victims, all while heading south towards the Pyramid. The group consists of two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] and an {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}, as well as five {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} trailing them about 20 feet behind. One gnoll hauls a heavy sled carrying an assortment of rope-tied containers and loose items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The sled holds a variety of trinkets, curios, and valuables either looted from Kunaten Keep or taken from its victims, worth about 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in total and weighing approximately 100 pounds (5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per pound). Most of these items are of Anubian origin. Among the trinkets, the characters find a {@item Necklace of Adaptation|XDMG} and a {@item +1 Javelin|XDMG}.", + "Each gnoll carries one unit of Traveling Supplies, as well as {@dice 2d6} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} pilfered from the settlement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Stolen Items", + "entries": [ + "If needed, you can load the sled with any item stolen by the Anubians from a crucified character, particularly plot or backstory relevant items such as the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides fate such that the characters are able to obtain what they need." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Should the characters fail to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and he is taken to the Pyramid, his fate will be sealed; he will be imprisoned and eventually executed, with no hope of rescue. His absence will resonate throughout Al'Kirat, depriving the city of one of the few NPCs knowledgeable enough in Anubian society to provide valuable insights into the gnolls.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is currently in shock after seeing many of his friends die. If given the chance to speak about the experience, he finds comfort in detailing the horrors he witnessed as a way to cope with his sadness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does Rumbold Know?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} experienced the attack firsthand and survived. As such, there is no one better suited to recount the events of the assault. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} knows all the information detailed at the introduction to this chapter.", + "Further, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} makes these additional observations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark managed to take off before the gnolls could reach it. Crossbow shots likely damaged the balloon, as it was visibly losing altitude before it vanished west into the horizon. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} observed that a hunting pack was sent the following day to search for a potential wreck, but the scouts have not yet returned\u2014that was two days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Undead", + "entries": [ + "Though they appear undead, Anubians behaved as if they were alive: they bled, ate, breathed, scratched their itches, and even sneezed. Some appeared to examine their own decaying bodies, as if confused about their existence. The magic affecting them seems to simulate or impart a strange semblance of life. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} observed that some gnolls could consume food and water despite having torn-open stomachs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Do Not Enter Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "Any attempt to infiltrate Kunaten Keep would be in vain, as everyone inside its walls has already perished; {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was the last remaining survivor. The gnolls are deeply entrenched inside and number in the hundreds." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c52" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c52" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Journey Onto Death", + "entries": [ + "With Kunaten Keep reduced to ruins and the gnolls growing in number, the characters have no choice but to brave the vast Wasteland of Kirat. Along the way, they'll need to scavenge for food and gather kindling for their fires, all while evading the deadly predators that stalk the barren landscape.", + "This section offers guidance on how to manage the journey. It includes hunting tables, simplified foraging rules, rules for making fires with limited supplies, and a variety of encounters and events that the characters may face during their trek.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "entries": [ + "With nowhere else to go, the characters will likely choose to travel west, toward the city of Al'Kirat. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s dreams and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}'s incessant rambling will also point them in that direction. However, no matter which direction they choose, they are destined to meet {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and the remaining survivors of the Skylark, which crashed a few days' walk from Kunaten Keep.", + "Whether the party stumbles upon the survivors of the Skylark, or the survivors find them instead, will depend on how well the characters manage their {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} levels during the three-day journey. This meeting triggers in one of two ways: at the end of their third day of travel from Kunaten Keep, or when it's clear the party can no longer move forward. Whichever the case, refer to {@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark} later in this chapter for the fated encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Go West", + "entries": [ + "The story of {@i Sands of Doom} takes place west of Kunaten Keep, so the aim is to push the characters in that direction. Listed below are several reasons the characters may want to avoid heading in other directions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "To the north are the Fanged Mountains, a sprawling range famous for the salt pillars that fill its valleys. {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fanged Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) make their homes there and are notoriously territorial. There are no known settlements in the region, and climbing the steep cliffs would take weeks at best." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "East", + "entries": [ + "To the east of Kunaten Keep lie the Sands of No Return, an uncharted and unmapped section of the Wasteland. The dunes are believed to stretch further for hundreds of miles, spanning eastward and northward, covering an area nearly three times the size of Kirat.", + "Nomadic bands of ferocious {@creature Centaur Trooper|XMM|Centaurs} roam the vast desert, occasionally forming hordes large enough to sack and plunder cities in O'grila. Their ongoing skirmishes with the orcs keep them on alert, patrolling their lands and killing any trespassers without mercy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has sent tens of thousands of gnoll soldiers surging across the orcish mesa, eager to reclaim their ancient lands. By now, they have already begun their march on O'grila, sacking the towns on its fringes. Traveling through the mesa will inevitably draw the attention of warring orcs and Anubians, who are quick to kill or capture anything they encounter. The characters may acquire this information from {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a captured gnoll, or a dream imparted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Wasteland_Monstrosity.webp" + }, + "title": "A monstrosity of the Wasteland" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying Alive", + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland is known for swallowing up poorly prepared caravans. Attempting to cross it with limited supplies, scarce water, and damaged equipment is practically suicide. The characters have a harsh journey ahead, and they'll need every resource at their disposal to survive. Potentially having to burn their own belongings to keep campfires going will soon be the least of their worries.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Handling Gritty Survival", + "entries": [ + "The difficulty and length of this chapter can be adjusted to suit the preferences of your players. Some players love gritty survival mechanics, like hunting for food or finding ways to stave off hypothermia. Others may prefer a more heroic focus, where the priority is slaying monsters over managing hunger. As the GM, your job is to understand the experience your players want and gauge the level of grittiness they will most find enjoyable.", + "Keep in mind that characters will not be able to gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} for this portion of the chapter. As such, it's wise to challenge them with Easy difficulty encounters and low damage hazards. By slowly wearing down their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} with simpler challenges, you can better track their resources and build stronger tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting for Food", + "entries": [ + "Thankfully, food is plentiful in the Wasteland, provided the characters aren't too picky or too weak to hunt for it. The land teems with giant insects, monsters, and animal herds\u2014 each dangerous in their own way. Securing food on the first day might not be as difficult, but as the days drag on, the effort will eventually wear them down.", + "Searching for food takes {@b 1 hour}, during which the characters cannot travel. This involves tracking, setting traps, and exploring every nook and cranny in the area. The character searching for food must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if another character accompanies them on the search. The outcome depends on the result of the check, as outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good Hunt", + "entries": [ + "A roll of 14 or higher results in the characters finding a proper beast to hunt. To see what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table. Though the meat is stringy and tough, it is nutritious and filling." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Poor Hunt", + "entries": [ + "Rolls of 13 or lower result in the characters finding unpleasant food. To determine what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table. The meat is either unpalatable or mildly toxic, possibly causing sickness, nausea, or diarrhea. Any creature that eats it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer the {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} condition until they eat a proper meal." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaction Roll", + "entries": [ + "Each time you roll on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom} or {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom} table, roll a second {@dice d6} as well. On a roll of 1-2, the creature is hostile. On 3-4, it is indifferent, inattentive, or focused elsewhere. On 5-6, it is friendly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "The hunt tables are based on the assumption that not all characters will hunt for food together, and are therefore Easy difficulty encounters balanced to be faced by two characters. However, even if four or more characters participate, you can still use these encounters such as they are, as sticking together to remain strong should be a valid strategy worth rewarding." + ] + }, + "{@note Large-sized characters or NPCs require four times the food listed on the hunt tables presented here, while Giant-sized creatures require sixteen times the amount.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Rust_Monster.webp" + }, + "title": "Rust Monster" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Good Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|XMM|Giant Goats} and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats}", + "Found climbing a steep canyon. The goats put up a stubborn fight if challenged. Each is enough to feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards}", + "Buried half a foot beneath the sand, they leap out aggressively when approached. Each can feed up to five people." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 2d4+2} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars}", + "Found stampeding across the desert, each can feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d8} {@creature Axe Beak|XMM|Axe Beaks}", + "Found digging for underground plants, they run at the first sign of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 3d6} {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks}", + "Found in an elevated canyon near several nests, each bird can feed one person. The nests contain {@dice 4d4} eggs, with four eggs enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 6d6} {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}", + "They are found skulking and tracking the characters but flee at the first hint of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Poor Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}", + "Gathered around the skeleton of a manticore, they eat the iron from its body. Each is enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}", + "Discovered inside a deep, dark hole, these insects exhibit an unnatural hunger. Each swarm provides enough food to feed one person." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}]", + "Coiled around their nest in a narrow cave, they guard one egg for each snake present. Two of them are needed to feed one person and each egg can feed one person." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Giant Centipede|XMM|Giant Centipedes}", + "At the bottom of a sloped sand pit, they gather to feast on a rotting hyena. It takes two of them to feed one person." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 1d8+1} {@creature Stirge|XMM|Stirges}", + "They aimlessly drift as a small swarm in search for prey. Three of them feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}", + "Starving and malnourished, they track the characters and eventually corner them. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Blood_Hawks.webp" + }, + "title": "Blood hawks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foraging for Kindling or Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to forage for kindling or food will struggle. The Wasteland is barren, and the plants that do grow here are difficult to find.", + "Foraging requires {@b 6 hours} of effort and cannot be done while traveling. The character must decide whether to search for kindling or food, then choose to make either a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wood", + "entries": [ + "The character scours the area for branches, leaves, grass, or any other flammable material that could be used as kindling. The character is able to scavenge enough flammable material to fuel a fire for a number of hours equal to half their roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The character explores areas where plants are more likely to grow, such as elevated cliffs, valleys, or rocky steppes away from the coarse sand. On a roll of 20 or higher, they find edible plants, fruits, seeds, or berries, enough to feed {@dice 1d6} creatures for a day. A roll of 19 or lower yields nothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "{@b Searching for water is futile}\u2014any attempt to do so automatically fails. Water can only be found at an Oasis, making it nearly impossible to secure elsewhere in the Wasteland. Any water collected from the river basin, Kunaten Keep, or provided by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} must be rationed throughout the whole journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kindling", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess both tents and sleeping bags, a roaring campfire won't be necessary to fend off the biting cold of the night. However, without those two essentials, they'll have to scavenge for flammable materials to fuel their fires (see 'Foraging for Kindling or Food').", + "Characters can sacrifice almost any item they have to fuel a fire, provided they are willing to lose it in the process. Giving up a book or a piece of {@item Leather Armor|XPHB} is a small price for survival. Small flammable objects will fuel a fire for 1 hour, while larger items can do so for 2 hours.", + "Presented here are some examples of items that the characters might be able to use as kindling:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Many weapons have wooden handles. Detaching one and throwing it into the fire provides 1 hour of kindling, but the weapon suffers {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls until it is repaired." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "A character can tear off expendable parts of their clothing, such as sleeves, for kindling. Stripping enough to leave only the bare essentials will provide 1 hour of fuel." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Kits", + "entries": [ + "Sacrificing a Tool kit, such as {@item Painter's Supplies|XPHB} or {@item Weaver's Tools|XPHB}, can feed a fire for 2 hours. Wooden musical instruments, like {@item Lute|XPHB|Lutes} or {@item Lyre|XPHB|Lyres}, can also sustain a fire for 2 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Paper", + "entries": [ + "Paper burns fast but doesn't last long. A single crumpled page might only fuel a fire for a few minutes. At least 20 pages are needed to fuel a fire for 1 hour, while a full book can provide kindling for up to 4 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Animals", + "entries": [ + "Throwing the corpses of two Medium-sized creatures, such as {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} or {@creature Constrictor Snake|XMM|Constrictor Snakes}, into the fire will keep it burning for 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Events", + "entries": [ + "Travel is only as exciting as the events that happen along the way. This section offers a series of events to enrich the days spent traversing the desert, whether the characters are traveling between the river basin and Kunaten Keep or heading west towards civilization. You're free to use as many or as few of these events as you like, in any order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focus on Roleplay", + "entries": [ + "The events presented here are designed to immerse players in a harsh survival environment without overwhelming them. Since the characters are expected to hunt for food, facing beasts and monsters in the process, these events are designed either without combat or feature Easy difficulty encounters that won't overly deplete their resources." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cluster of Vultures", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs during the day. The characters notice a flock of {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} circling about 500 feet away in the distance. They hover above the corpses of a recently fallen group of survivors from Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corpses", + "entries": [ + "The three corpses include two male tieflings wearing the tabards of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, and a male tiefling child. With no food or water left, the survivors chose to take their own lives, rather than to pass out from exhaustion and be devoured alive by wild animals. Each corpse has a slit throat.", + "One of the Seekers wears well-kept {@item Splint Armor|XPHB}, with a {@item Spear|XPHB} strapped to his back and a bloodied {@item Dagger|XPHB} in his hand. The other is dressed in {@item Studded Leather|XPHB}, carrying two {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars} at his belt and a pouch with 35 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The child is unarmored and unarmed but wears a small amber amulet worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} around his neck. Each victim carries their own waterskin, all empty." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vultures", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 2d6} {@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Vulture|XMM|Giant Vultures} are picking apart the bodies, but they swiftly fly off if the party confronts them. If so, they remain watching from a distance for a few minutes, irritated but fearful.", + "Allow the characters to study the corpses and loot what they want, but make it clear that the vultures grow bolder with each passing minute, drawing closer each moment that passes. If the characters take too long, the smaller vultures start nipping at them as a warning. If the vultures are attacked or the characters refuse to leave, the entire flock will attack. They're not interested in fighting to the death, however, and will retreat if reduced to half their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm in the Night", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place at night. Just as the characters settle in, the calm is abruptly broken by the onset of a sandstorm. Sandstorms are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Sandstorms}.", + "While the sandstorm won't directly harm the characters, it may destroy their tents and put out their fire. The winds are strong enough to lift the tents off the ground and carry them away\u2014tearing them in the process.", + "The storm rages for five minutes, snuffing out campfires and scattering any fuel that had been used to keep them burning\u2014lost now to the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "To help secure the tents, have each character make a skill check of their choice, as long as they have a reasonable way to contribute in securing the tents. Add up the results and divide it by the number of characters who participated. If the average is 13 or higher, they succeed and safeguard the tents; if not, the tents are lifted up, blown away, and torn.", + "At your discretion, with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and the necessary materials, the tents could be repaired\u2014but materials would have to be sacrificed in order to do so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lurking Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "This event starts at night and continues over the course of two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1 - Night", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} approach the party's camp while they sleep. If someone is keeping watch, they can spot the skulking hyenas with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or higher. If not noticed or scared off, the hyenas sneak in, steal some of the character's food, and dash away; with the watcher only catching sight of them as they flee with their prize. You can decide how much food they take\u2014ideally enough to pose a setback without being fatal to the party." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Daylight", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas have the characters' scent and are now trailing them. Throughout the day, the characters hear their distant cackling and yipping following them from a distance. The hyenas always stay within 300 feet and flee if attacked or approached. The hyenas increase in number as the day goes on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Night", + "entries": [ + "This night, dozens of hyenas surround the camp, their yipping echoing for hours on end. Then, just as they seem to be closing in on the camp, they suddenly flee\u2014as if spooked by something. What frightens them is up to you. You could leave it open-ended, suggest the presence of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} in the area, or combine this with another event from this section to create a more intricate storyline. For example, you could transition into 'Sandstorm in the Night' or 'Blind Death' to explain why the hyenas retreated." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + "This event happens during the day, ideally when the characters are delirious from hunger or {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}. The characters witness a mirage, an echo of the past, conjured by the lingering taint of the dune. The vision shows a vast swarm of insects, led by huge insectoid monsters, descending upon an army of Anubian soldiers. Dwarves recognize these creatures as Darakni, their age-old enemies.", + "The mirage starts as the characters suddenly witness a grand army of gnolls marching alongside them, side by side heading in the same direction, resplendent in magnificent {@item Plate Armor|XPHB} and bearing large black banners that flutter in the wind. Far in the distance, a majestic city comes into view\u2014its towering statues, grand plazas, and verdant gardens barely visible in the swirling heat. Then, a {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, dark like a storm cloud, descends upon the city, before surging towards the characters and the gnolls around them. As the dark cloud envelops the soldiers, their bodies wither, their armor corrodes, and their banners are torn to shreds. As the dark cloud finally reaches the characters, the mirage gradually dissolves into something else.", + "Mirages like these often obscure reality, transforming one thing into another. Select the true form of the mirage from the two options provided below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Once the mirage fades, you can reveal it as an approaching sandstorm. The characters must find shelter to evade it. The sandstorm lasts for 1 hour, forcing them to bunker down in a cave or crevasse until it passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Real Swarm", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are doing well on {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the mirage can turn to be a real {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM|Swarm of Locusts}. As they storm the characters, have each of them make a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, they take 10 ({@damage 4d4}) Piercing damage, or half as much on a success. The swarm then disappears into the distance." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blind Death", + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds at night, preferably if the characters make a noise loud enough to attract undead to their camp.", + "A gnoll {@creature Mummy|XMM} approaches the camp, moaning as it searches for the source of the sounds that drew it in. Its eyes have been gouged out or eaten by some beast, leaving it blind, so it navigates only by sound. If the characters remain silent, it roams throughout and near the camp for an hour before it leaves. The characters can trick it with sounds or warmth to lure it away peacefully. The mummy will attack if provoked or if any creature makes a sound within its range.", + "{@note The curse of mummy rot is extremely dangerous. Make sure your players understand that getting cursed will likely result in their death.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Is That Water?", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when one or more characters are delirious from thirst or exhaustion. Use it if characters are out of water and you want to provide some in order to prevent them from dying.", + "One or more characters experience a mirage conjured by the Will of the Sands, designed to kill them. These characters see what appears to be a small Oasis a few hundred feet away: a spring of water surrounded by grass and two palm trees. In truth, the water is {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, the grass is a collection of broken animal bones, and the palm trees are ancient ruined pillars.", + "The mirage breaks for a character if they step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or try to drink from it. Characters who aren't delirious from thirst are unaffected by the mirage and recognize the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} for what it is. Quicksands are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extracting Water", + "entries": [ + "Quicksand is a mix of sand and water, created where the Rust of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}) has been destroyed for one reason or another, allowing the water imprisoned below to seep into the sand above.", + "With a {@dc 20} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can deduce their ability to extract water from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} using a strainer. Straining water is labor-intensive, providing enough water for one creature after 4 hours of work. Since the patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is small, only two creatures can work on straining the sand for its water at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Earthen elementals, driven mad by the Will of the Sands and the forced integration of water into their domain (as these elementals loathe water), seek to attack any creature that survives the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. These elementals take on the form of {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. The number of mud mephits is the same as the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Manticore", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place during the day and may stretch across two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1", + "entries": [ + "A hungry {@creature Manticore|XMM} approaches the characters. He is a runt, bullied by his peers and driven from the metal veins of Center Spire where manticores lair and feed. Desperately craving metal to eat, rather than flesh, he swoops down after spotting the characters and threatens them to hand over any metal they have.", + "While a {@creature Manticore|XMM} is not beyond the party's capabilities to defeat, fighting it would strain the party's resources when it could simply be reasoned with. The creature can be placated with either a single piece of medium or heavy armor or two weapons, provided they are primarily made of iron or steel.", + "If it receives what it wants, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} takes the items and departs peacefully\u2014for now. If the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is fought, it retreats after losing half of its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "Whether the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is given what it wants or is driven away in a fight, it comes back the following day to demand more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2", + "entries": [ + "This follow-up takes place the following day. The {@creature Manticore|XMM} approaches the party once again, hungry for more iron, and demands the same amount it requested the first time.", + "If the party gave him iron during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is more open to negotiation and a potential partnership. A successful {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception} or {@skill Persuasion}) check allows the characters to convince him to complete a task for them, such as scouting or hunting, in exchange for the iron. As long as the agreement continues to benefit him, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} is willing to maintain this relationship until such time that the characters depart the Wasteland.", + "If the party fought him during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|XMM} adopts a new, more brutal strategy. He threatens to wait until the characters are asleep and then hurl tail spikes at their tents to ruin them or at their animals to kill them. His threats are calculated, designed to cripple the party's chances of survival in ways they can't easily defend against, hoping to pressure them into giving him the iron he needs. He will make good on his threats if the character's don't comply." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fall of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "When scouts near Kunaten Keep warned the garrison of a mysterious army approaching from the south, many soldiers hurried to evacuate as many civilians as possible onto the zeppelin, later dying bravely in order to slow down the enemy and ensure it escaped.", + "Unfortunately, during the battle, several bolts tore through the balloon's tough hide and damaged the wings that allows the ship to maneuver in mid-air. While the balloon could still fly\u2014albeit fairly low\u2014the damaged wings left the vessel unable to properly veer away from the mighty winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}. To not be destroyed by the spiraling storm, they chose to make a rough landing as far from Kunaten Keep as they could.", + "The vessel was fortunate to crash land onto the soft dunes found near the spire, where patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} are a common occurrence, which helped soften the impact and spared the ship. The survivors are now doing their best to remain hidden from the hungry beasts and numerous undead that roam the area, while they search for materials to repair the ship as quickly as possible.", + "What the survivors don't know is that an Anubian hunting party has been tracking the vessel, following a trail of debris fallen from the damaged ship. To aid in their search, the Anubians have even enlisted local manticores, offering them iron in exchange for help scouting the area. Once found, the survivors may soon have to make a desperate stand against the Anubians, and they will need the characters' help if they hope to survive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Inside_the_Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "Inside the Skylark" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated Meeting", + "entries": [ + "The characters are fated to find the Skylark by the end of their third day of travel after departing from Kunaten Keep. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has manipulated events to ensure that the characters will encounter the vessel. As such, no matter which direction they choose, you can place the Skylark in their path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is a flying vessel, lifted by a balloon filled with elemental air and powered by a unique and mysterious artifact known as a Power Stone. A description of the ship is provided at the end of {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3|The Skylark}.", + "The vessel landed on a shallow patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, which fortunately absorbed the impact. The ship has sunk 15 feet into the bottom of the patch, forming a secure nesting hole that prevents it from tilting or shifting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is located wherever the party arrives after traveling three days from Kunaten Keep. Otherwise, you can place it in any location of your choice approximately 40 miles west of Kunaten Keep and 10 miles south of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}.", + "With {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} nearby, the winds in the area blow at 30 miles per hour. These gusts produce a continuous whistling sound overhead and lift sand onto elevated surfaces, such as the ship's deck, which must be cleaned regularly.", + "{@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} is a major landmark of the Wasteland. For more information, see its entry on {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains enough food and water to support the survivors of the ship, the characters, and any animals or NPCs they bring, for up to 10 days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Power Stone that fuels the ship wards off the influence of the Will of the Sands, provided the crew keeps the cursed sand from creeping into the vessel\u2014a task they've done well to accomplish so far. As a result, the chambers of the Skylark count as an Oasis and the characters can gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while resting inside.", + "The Power Stone was an elvish gift given to the Sultana, and apart from the knowledge of how to replenish its magical energies (see '{@adventure Repair the Vessel|SoD|5|Repair the Vessel}' at the end of this section) and use it to operate the vessel, no one fully understands how it works or how such an artifact was made." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support from Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, the captain of the Skylark, has been in daily contact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} through the use of {@spell Sending|XPHB} spells. Unfortunately, the support from Al'Kirat has been limited.", + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} reports that Divination spells aren't working on Kunaten Keep, leaving them blind to the situation there. He's also reluctant to attempt a teleportation onto the Skylark, given the Wasteland's tendency to disrupt such magic, which could result in a mishap that might cost him his life.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} has told {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} that scouts carrying supplies have been sent from Zarai to locate the ship. However, since it is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, the survivors will likely have to devise a way to repair the vessel on their own (the scouts will never end up finding the vessel)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Finding the Skylark: Alternate Event", + "entries": [ + "If it appears that the characters will be unable to survive the full three days of travel from Kunaten\u2014whether they've run out of supplies or are too injured to continue\u2014consider a scenario where a scouting party finds and saves them.", + "Describe a scene where the exhausted characters collapse one by one, falling face down into the hot sand as they succumb to unconsciousness. In their feverish delirium, they feel themselves being dragged across the sand, hearing muffled voices all around them. Gradually, they each awaken inside a cozy, wooden cabin\u2014having been found and saved by the survivors of the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark was built to carry over 100 people without hindering its flight. However, in the chaos leading up to the attack on Kunaten Keep, only two-thirds of its maximum capacity were able to board. Further, some survivors were lost to the volley of crossbow bolts that peppered the ship during lift-off, a few more to the rough landing, and several more to the monsters and undead in the area.", + "From the original 70 passengers who boarded the ship at Kunaten Keep, only 50 remain. The breakdown of the survivors is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Important Passengers|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "There are four important passengers. Two are wealthy human merchants who supplied the expedition with much-needed lumber. Another is a dwarven engineer from Drek'Alor, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of Kunaten Keep. The two humans and the dwarf use the statistics of {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles}. The final one is an Arbiter from Al'Kirat named {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Zaluna Al'Zara|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Crew of the Skylark|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The engineers who pilot and maintain the ship include three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers') and a highly decorated wizard named {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} that leads them (see 'Alacrity')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Civilians|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The civilians include forty {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} who are a combination of artisans, laborers, and merchants. Two are hunters skilled enough with Crossbows to fight and use the statistics of {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Fighters|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "Five warriors serve as {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s bodyguards. Among them is an adventurer named {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Squeak') and four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see 'Kirati Soldiers'), former guards of Kunaten Keep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "An idealistic young tiefling, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sought adventure but found far more than she bargained for.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the niece of the Sultana of Al'Kirat. Her description and statistics are detailed in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She wears a {@item Ring of Protection|XDMG} and wields a {@item Rod of Alertness|XDMG}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a {@creature Kenku|XMM}. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of 'Squeak'.", + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Knight|XMM} and has access to three 'luck' points. As a free action, he can use these points to reroll any Attack roll, Ability check, or {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} he makes, or to reroll an Attack roll made against him. He regains all expended luck points at the end of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, and {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} are special stat blocks designed to be easy to control during large-scale battles. They will be used in the {@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark} encounter described later in this section.", + "Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} they are made to do, have no Proficiencies, and make Ability checks with no modifiers.", + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} have 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 14 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom} within 80 feet with line of sight.", + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Making First Contact", + "entries": [ + "After fending off hungry monsters and the occasional undead, the survivors of the Skylark are understandably on edge. When the characters first arrive, the survivors greet them with swords drawn, though they calm quickly once they realize the characters are neither Anubians nor bandits.", + "After introductions are made, the crew of the Skylark offers the characters rest, food, and assistance for any ailments they may have, hoping in return that the characters will help them escape their current predicament.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "News of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "None of the survivors know of the fate of Kunaten Keep, as the fort was still standing when they left. The news of its fall is hard on everyone, but especially on {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, whose father was at the keep during the attack. If {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is with the party, he sadly confirms that Zevara Pal'Zara was killed, driving {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to tears. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} chooses to omit that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} tortured her father to make an example of him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna's Healing", + "entries": [ + "Characters suffering from long-term poisons or diseases can receive healing through {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, who is happy to cast the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Zaluna.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Alacrity.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair the Vessel", + "entries": [ + "The shots fired at the vessel by the Anubians, and the rough landing into the dunes that it forced, have heavily damaged the Skylark. By the time the characters arrive, the crew has already spent several days repairing the vessel and will need an additional {@b two days} to complete them.", + "The real problem is the Power Stone, the artifact that powers the Skylark's flight. The rushed departures the vessel made from both Al'Kirat (at the end of Chapter 3) and Kunaten Keep meant that the proper rituals to recharge the stone were not fully completed, which requires divine energy as fuel. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} believes she could recharge the Power Stone if she had a source of raw usable divine power, and has an idea for where to find just that.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recharging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "The cloth bindings the Anubians used to entomb themselves are imbued with powerful, long-lasting enchantments. What's more, burning the cloth siphons away the divine magic (which explains why mummies are vulnerable to fire). {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} believes that by gathering enough of these bindings from the mummies in the area, she could siphon the magic and transfer it to the Power Stone in order to recharge it.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} explains that the limited number of soldiers at her command made it difficult to both hunt mummies and defend the vessel. With the characters now on hand, she requests their help in retrieving mummified bindings for her. Alternatively, the characters may present {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} with 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of Heka-infused amber\u2014rich in divine power and sufficient to fully recharge the Power Stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Charging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "When the characters return with the mummified bindings, or offer {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} enough of their amber, it takes 8 hours to extract the divine magic and recharge the Power Stone. Once finished, the Skylark can take flight, provided the repairs are completed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunt of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "When the characters leave to hunt for mummies, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} offers to accompany them. She is unsure of the best way to hunt for a mummy and has no clear plan, but is willing to risk her life to help in any way she can. {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom}, on the other hand, is forced to follow after {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} as her primary bodyguard and finds himself {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB} by fear and terrified of every sound that echoes from the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB}.", + "At night, the Wasteland belongs to the undead, where the dunes conceal legions of mummies that stir only after the sun has sunk beneath the horizon. Finding one is simply a matter of time. Let the characters get creative with their methods for luring out a mummy. The simplest method is to make noise\u2014anything loud enough will rouse the mummies and draw them to the characters\u2014but doing so risks attracting more than the party can handle.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Their search can result in one of three outcomes: Good, Normal, or Bad. The outcome is determined by a group check made by the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Check", + "entries": [ + "Have each character make a skill check using any skill that could reasonably help in the search. Add all the checks together, then divide the result by the number of characters. If the average is 13 or lower, they get the Bad outcome. An average of 14 to 19 results in the Normal outcome, while 20 or higher earns them the Good outcome." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good", + "entry": "The party ambushes four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Normal", + "entry": "The party encounters four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}. In the second round, four {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} join the battle, with another four appearing in the third round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bad", + "entry": "As 'Normal,' except the party is ambushed by the mummies during the first round. Also, in the third round, a skeletal ogre appears alongside the skeletons, using the statistics of a {@creature Ogre Zombie|XMM}." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "entries": [ + "At a night of your choosing while the characters sleep in the Skylark, ideally after the Power Stone has been recharged but before the repairs are completed, the player characters receive another dream, sent to them by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}. The dream is split into three segments, each foretelling a different event in sequential order.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "In the first segment, the characters see a group of Anubian scouts sweeping through the dunes until they find the Skylark. The whispers say, \"{@i They are coming...}\"", + "In the second segment, the vision shows both the characters and the survivors building barricades, laying traps, and readying to hold their ground in a fierce battle against the gnolls. In the background, the whispers say, \"{@i Convince them to stay....you must help them fight...}\"", + "In the final segment, the characters see themselves traveling with {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}. The whispers say, \"{@i Once the vessel is protected, you must come see me. It is time for us to meet. It is time...}\"" + ] + }, + "As the images fade, the dream ends with the whispers warning, \"{@i The Anubians will arrive by noon. They will attack without parley. If you prepare your defenses, they will fall into your trap.}\" The characters then wake up the next morning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To leave or to Stay", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls are set to arrive and attack the Skylark {@b four hours} after the characters awake. Before that happens, they will want to speak with the crew in order to decide how to proceed.", + "Recently, the crew has been experiencing unusual dreams, not too dissimilar to the ones the characters have been having as of late. This makes them more inclined to trust the characters when they mention their omens\u2014even if they would otherwise be hard to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Leave", + "entries": [ + "Even though the Skylark is not fully repaired, it could still take flight now that the Power Stone has been refueled. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is confident that the repairs made so far would allow her to fly the vessel safely back to Al'Kirat, though the lack of repairs would likely cause it irreversible damage if they do so. This option would, however, spare the crew from battling the Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Stay", + "entries": [ + "Few of the survivors are fighters, and those who are have already witnessed too much death to feel any courage left for a battle with Anubians. It would take a solid plan, and perhaps a rousing speech, if the characters hope to persuade them to stay and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Zaluna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} tells the characters that she is willing to accompany them to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}, but only if they resist persuading {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and the rest of the crew to stay. Letting the vessel go would leave {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} and the characters stranded with no way back home, but she values the lives of the survivors too much to let them face the Anubians' assault.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Test", + "entries": [ + "This is a hidden test from the sphinx. She expects the characters to adhere to her omen and persuade the crew to stay and fight. While {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} will resent their choice if they do so, she ultimately decides to join them on their journey regardless once the battle is over. The sphinx intends to teach the characters that by trusting her omens, even when doing so is difficult, everything will ultimately fall into place for the better." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Choice of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The characters now face a difficult decision. The party has three main options to choose from, each of which will significantly impact their Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters convince the crew to stay and help them mount a defense against the Anubians. They also agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams. Once the meeting is complete, they return to a fully repaired Skylark, ready to fly back to civilization.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters choose to stay behind as the Skylark flies back to Al'Kirat, sparing them a fight with the Anubians and ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. They agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams, but once the meeting concludes, they are left stranded in the Great Wasteland with no easy means of escape.", + "Before the vessel departs, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} supplies the characters with 10 days' worth of Travel Supplies, assuming they have an animal to carry it (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they don't, she gives them 3 days' worth\u2014the most they can likely carry on foot without a Hauler.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Meeting a Sphinx|SoD|5|Meeting a Sphinx}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters disregard Prophecy's omens. They may immediately leave aboard the Skylark to return to Al'Kirat, or choose to journey towards Malicia's Lair rather than to travel to the Temple of Time. Any other major deviation from the way {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} envisioned these series of events to transpire also falls within the [Erudition] umbrella.", + "If the characters do not visit the Temple of Time, proceed to '{@adventure Determining Path of Fate|SoD|5|Determining Path of Fate}' further ahead in the Chapter. They will not meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and, regardless of how many [Devotion] or [Benevolence] points they've earned thus far, they can no longer continue along any Path of Fate other than the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defense of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls find the Skylark {@b 4 hours} after the characters receive the prophetic warning of the attack. A {@creature Manticore|XMM}, paid in iron, spots the crashed vessel from high in the sky and leads the gnolls straight to it.", + "The pack of gnolls is led by a ruthless Anubian named Rhaz. As soon as he spots the vessel, he commands his troops to attack, assuming the survivors will be easy prey. Rhaz is unaware that the characters are present, so he expects fewer defenders. He also believes he's launching a surprise attack and does not realize the survivors are prepared for them with an entrenched position.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The deck is 10-feet high from the ground." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Gusts", + "entries": [ + "Because of the powerful winds of the region, Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks are made at {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} and the effective range of all Ranged Attacks is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak Runs Away", + "entries": [ + "From the moment the plan is proposed, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} is hesitant about staying to fight the Anubians, and his doubts worsen as the preparations continue. What little he saw of the Anubians at Kunaten Keep has rattled him to the core. When the battle starts, fear consumes him. In shame, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} drops his blade and flees into the dunes, abandoning the survivors to their fate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap further ahead. You may present the map to your players before the encounter begins, to help them prepare for the battle.", + "How the characters prepare for the inevitable attack is up to them, but below are a few ways in which the survivors support the defensive effort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains an emergency stash of ten {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and one {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} hands a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom}, herself, and each of the characters, keeping the rest in reserve. She offers the {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna}, though she can be convinced to give it to one of the characters if they feel it would be more useful in their hands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "The survivors scavenge items from the ship\u2014furniture, scrap, trash, and anything not nailed down\u2014to form makeshift {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} around the perimeter. The 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap shows where these {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are placed.", + "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Half Cover|XPHB} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is equipped with two {@object Skylark Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae}, which survivors can reposition to target the Anubians. The ship's armory holds a vast supply of bolts to reload it.", + "Each ballista has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 15 and 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Operating a ballista requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. It can be fired only once per round.", + "When attacking with a ballista, the creature aiming it may use their own ranged attack modifier or +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt inflicts 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. The ballista has a range of 120/480 feet, halved by the winds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defense of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap in this section. The characters are free to position themselves as they wish before the encounter begins.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "The non-combatants, which includes the {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles} and {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}, take shelter inside the ship. A handful stay topside only to put out fires and help reload the ballistas, but they otherwise don't engage in the fighting.", + "The captain {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} (A) stands on the ship's deck, while the three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} (W) under her command stand behind the inner barricades. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} (Z) takes position on a 15-foot high butte in front of the ship, two {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} (V) each control one of the ballistas (B) atop the vessel, and Four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (F) hold the outer barricades.", + "You can place {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} anywhere you like. The coward runs away either on the first or second round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Ten {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] charge straight down the center, determined to break through the barricades. Four {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues} split into two teams, flanking from the edges of the area and leaping over the barricades to reach the ship and target the backline. Six {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts} are present: four march alongside the gnolls in the center, while the remaining two follow the rogues\u2014one on each flank.", + "{@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom} armed with a {@item Mace of Disruption|XDMG} ({@item Morningstar|XPHB}), takes charge of the assault. He charges into the least defended area of your choice, supported closely by an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} and an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom} who always remain by his side.", + "The Anubians have bribed a {@creature Manticore|XMM} to join their ranks in the fight. The beast flies high above the battlefield, targeting those positioned atop the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, except for {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom} who carries a bag with 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Both the cleric and the magus each carry a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} which they use as a focus for their spells. {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom} wields a {@item Mace of Disruption|XDMG} ({@item Morningstar|XPHB})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four. 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Now, she has summoned them to her lair at the base of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains form a natural divide between Kirat and O'grila, though it belongs to neither. The true rulers are the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that thrive in these mountains, monstrous birds that raid the forests and towns of O'grila in search of food and hearts.", + "The location of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair can be found on the map of the {@adventure region|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep}. However, there is no need for the characters to know its exact location, as they will guided by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} as soon as they approach the mountain range. When they reach the base of the mountains, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains stand like a vast, towering wall, marking the border between the Wasteland and the lush lands of O'grila. Even here, the powerful winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} continue to sweep across the dunes, sending gusts of sand high into the air. In the distance, at the foot of the mountain range, you notice that a cloaked figure approaches. It's a sebek\u2014a beastfolk whose crocodilian features are discernible even beneath its hooded cloak." + ] + }, + "The cloaked figure is none other than {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who the characters met in Kunaten Keep. The characters are likely to have many questions, but {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} begs them to be patient, \"{@i All questions will be answered, soon. There is someone important you must meet first}\".", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} then guides the characters towards {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, which is hidden at the base of the mountain. When you are ready to narrate the short journey, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You are led to the base of the mountain and through a hidden crevasse carved deep into the rock. The passage is narrow but seems to stretch nearly half a mile. The walls are smooth, as if carved by magic, and stretch upward to dizzying heights. At the end lies a grand propylaeum hewn from the very rock, including pillars, statues, and a wide entryway, all eroded by time. Before you, a grand gate stands closed, engraved with the etching of an ankh. \"{@i We are here,}\" announces the sebek." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The temple door is sealed with a crest depicting an ankh that glows with a soft blue light. Bringing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} close changes the light to a golden glow, which causes the door to creak open. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} opens the door using his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Beyond the entrance lies a long flight of stairs leading downward. The walls are adorned with swirling engravings, punctuated by slots filled with small gems of amber. As the characters pass through, the motifs gradually light up as if responding to their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate Guardians", + "entries": [ + "Flanking the entrance are two large statues of jackal-headed humanoids with their arms crossed over their chests, each wielding a stone-bladed khopesh. These statues are actually {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems}, lying dormant until either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commands them to attack, or until someone attempts to force their way through the sealed entrance.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is stationed here only when he's expecting visitors. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows when someone is bound to arrive, she ensures that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is always there to receive them. Otherwise, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is found within the Temple of Time strategizing with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of Time", + "entries": [ + "The 'Temple of Time' map depicts the temple's layout. Once the characters descend the stairs and enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter, an enormous chamber opens before you. Towering statues of animal heads protrude from the walls, each one pouring streams of clear, yellow sand from its mouth. A tiled path cuts through the sand, winding toward a grand orrery mechanism erected at the center of the chamber. Beyond, at the far end of the path, stands a curious creature: the body of a lion, feathered wings, and the head of a noble woman\u2014a Sphinx. She turns, her voice resonating through the chamber as though she were mere steps away: \"{@i Come closer. It is time for us to meet.}\"" + ] + }, + "The sphinx at the end of the chamber is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), the female half of an Aru god and a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] in her own right. She bids the characters to come close enough to speak.", + "As one half of \"They Who Watch All That Is\", the Aru of Horizons, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} holds an innate mastery over time and space. After sacrificing part of her divine essence, she constructed the Temple of Time, a structure that exists simultaneously in multiple locations at once. Each entrance has a corresponding door that opens to the same temple interior, and from within, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} controls to which location the door inside will open to.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} uses the temple to travel across the world and pursue her objectives, though these other locations fall beyond the scope of this adventure, and she refuses to transport the characters out of Kirat in this manner.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Entrance_Temple_of_Time.webp" + }, + "title": "Entrance to the Temple of Time" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celestial Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe is an orrery with a luminous, floating orb found at the heart of the temple, encircled by smaller spheres that create the image of a star-filled solar system.", + "Once a day, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can specify both a time and a place within the past, and the astrolabe will transform the entire temple into a detailed, immersive recreation of that time and place. For instance, if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} requests 'City of Al'Kirat, 30 days ago,' the temple will take on the appearance of a street in Al'Kirat as it looked then. Anyone in the temple can explore the vision and interact with the people and its surroundings as if it were real. All objects and creatures recreated are composed of living shadow\u2014convincing in form but lacking true substance or free will. This transformation lasts for up to 1 hour.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} sacrificed a significant portion of her divine essence to create the Celestial Astrolabe, and it is designed to complement her natural ability to see the future. With it, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can peer into the past and study the cause and effect of her actions, particularly so that she can best learn how to make others do as she bids.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activating the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe can only be activated by a creature with divine blood, such as a Celestial. However, once activated, anyone within the Temple of Time can participate in its effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroying the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The instrument is an artifactlevel magical item. It can be destroyed only by a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or through divine intervention. Because it is powered by divine energy, it can also be destroyed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Special Features of the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time has the following magical properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallowed Ground", + "entries": [ + "The temple is permanently affected by a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), with the 'daylight,' 'extradimensional interference,' and 'tongues' effects in place, which apply to all creatures within. Neither Devils nor Celestials are barred from entering the area of effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Divination", + "entries": [ + "Creatures within the temple are shielded from Divination spells. Mind-reading is blocked, and telepathic communication requires the willing consent of all creatures involved." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Lair", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time serves as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, allowing her to use her lair actions while inside. Any creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair actions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time functions as an Oasis for the purposes of avoiding the Wasteland's detrimental effects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is open and direct with the characters. She foretells the inevitable conflict between Al'Kirat and the Anubians which will conclude in a bloody siege at the gates of the city. She describes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the danger he poses if not stopped, and his current plans to gather an army in Kunaten Keep in order to march across the Wasteland towards Al'Kirat. More importantly, she shares that the {@b march will begin in 30 days} and the {@b army will reach the city 30 days later} (see {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for more information).", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does her best to answer the characters' questions, provided they don't ask about specific events that are fated to occur in the future.", + "If pushed to divulge the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} says: \"{@i Simply speaking of the future risks changing it. I have seen {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s defeat, and so long as events unfold as they must, there is no danger. But if my words were to sway you and alter what is to come, I would be left blind to those changes\u2014 and where shadow falls, Ammu alone would find advantage.}\"", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers few words about her past or her motives. Of the former, she simply says, \"{@i I was an Aru once, a long time ago. But no more.}\" As for her purpose, she only states, \"{@i I desire what you do\u2014to prevent the rise of the Anubian Empire and to stop {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, before it is too late.}\"", + "Refer to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13} for guidance on how to roleplay the sphinx.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy, She Who Heralds the Future" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c54" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c54" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, which the characters likely obtained in the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4} during Chapter 4, contains the soul of the Divine Child\u2014the offspring of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priestess Asmara}, and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire. If the characters arrive with the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and the soul still imprisoned, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} immediately senses its presence and commends the party for bringing it here. She hides the fact that she and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} were involved in the child's death, and feigns sympathy for the infant.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} hands the characters a delicate glass orb, inside of which a red carnelian floats suspended in water. This is a special phylactery, capable of holding a single soul. The wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can use an action to transfer a soul trapped in the relic into the phylactery, and vice versa. The sphinx requests that the party move the Divine Child's soul into the phylactery, so that the powers of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can be used on other souls without endangering the Divine Child. She then gives the characters the choice to either retain the Divine Child's soul or entrust it to her care.", + "Characters gain a point toward {@b [Devotion]} if they entrust the Divine Child's soul to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, a point toward {@b [Benevolence]} if they choose to keep it, or a point toward {@b [Erudition]} if they either decline to transfer the soul to the phylactery or have already judged the soul before arriving." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Test", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} glimpsed the events of {@i Sands of Doom}, she realized that the characters would play an integral role in nearly all the futures that brought her desired outcome. But she also saw how unpredictable they were, with how slight changes could lead to vastly different futures. For years, she has tested them, trying to discern which version of them\u2014out of the countless possibilities\u2014now stands before her: those who would aid her or those who would hinder her. This is her final test before she commits to sharing her knowledge.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} challenges the characters to a two-part game of riddles. In the first part, she presents them with a riddle to solve. In the second, the characters must create a riddle that the sphinx {@b is able} to solve. For both parts, the characters must work together and submit their answers as a team.", + "Note that there is a trick in how the sphinx describes what the characters must do to succeed in the second part of the challenge (see 'Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx'). As such, be sure to read the challenge verbatim from the text box below when presenting it to your players.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"What I have told you thus far pales beside the secrets I must now reveal. Knowledge that grants power no mortal should wield, visions of the future too dangerous to reveal, and keys to potential the Aru will never again yield. But first, I must test you\u2014as I have recently tested you, and indeed, since the moment you drew your first breath. This is your final test and no others will follow. A simple game of riddles to prove your worth. First, I will pose a riddle for you to solve. Answer correctly, and you win; answer incorrectly, and you lose. Then, it is your turn. You will challenge me with a riddle that I must be able to solve. Outsmart me, and victory is yours. Fail, and you lose. Are you prepared?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 1 - Riddle of the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "The sphinx's riddle goes as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Six brothers gathered in one shared address,", + "The first read poems to ease his stress.", + "The second focused on his game of chess,", + "The third carved runes with great finesse.", + "The fourth tended plants with a soft caress,", + "The fifth mended their mother's fine silk dress.", + "But what did the sixth brother do,", + "As they gathered all, in plain view?" + ] + }, + "The answer is that the {@b sixth brother is playing chess} with the second brother, as a game of chess is always played with two players.", + "For {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the riddle is more than a test of knowledge; it is a test of character. She watches for three types of responses:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They answer correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration, either by questioning the value of the riddle or by attempting to weasel out of losing. They cheat or refuse to answer." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "Now, the characters must pose a riddle for the sphinx to solve. They may make it as simple or as elaborate as they wish, but in the end, it is how they respond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s answer that determines whether they succeed or fail in this test.", + "Don't worry. As the GM, you won't need to actually solve their riddle. There is a trick to this challenge. After all, it's the characters\u2014not the sphinx\u2014who are actually being tested. The challenge isn't for them to craft a riddle she can't answer, but rather to craft a riddle she '{@b must be able to solve}.' {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is intentionally attempting to mislead the characters with the way she worded her challenge. If the characters pose a riddle she cannot solve, or if she gives the wrong answer, they will fail her test.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Answer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will deliberately choose an incorrect answer to their riddle. If she knows the true answer, she'll give a response that technically fits but isn't what the characters intended; otherwise, she'll make her next best incorrect guess." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Succeed", + "entries": [ + "To pass the test, the characters must ensure the sphinx's answer is correct. All they need to do is declare that her answer is correct, no matter what she says. If the characters appear confused at her blatantly wrong answer, the sphinx can clarify that the test was for them to create a riddle she 'could' answer. She then decides whether they pass based on how they respond to her trickery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Test", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} isn't testing the characters' knowledge or wisdom; she wants their devotion. She seeks those who will trust her every word, follow her instructions even when they might not understand it, and blindly accept her vision of the world. If the characters are too focused on 'winning,' too fixed on uncovering the 'truth,' or too prideful to obey, she'll know they are destined to stand in her way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They declare {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to be correct, even if she isn't." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s trickery, attempt to weasel out of losing, cheat, or refuse to answer entirely." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Understanding the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The Paths of Fate represent {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s measure of trust and belief in the characters' loyalty. {@b [Devotion]} implies she's willing to keep them close. {@b [Benevolence]} suggests she believes they will help, but might resist if they knew the full truth. {@b [Erudition]} signals a complete lack of trust, seeing them as likely to turn against her with little motivation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Choose Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "It's time to decide which Path of Fate the characters will follow for the remainder of {@i Sands of Doom}. Tally the points the characters accumulated for each of the three paths, and the one with the highest total becomes their Path of Fate. If there's a tie, you as the GM choose between the tied paths while roleplaying as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, letting her interactions with the characters\u2014whether positive or negative\u2014influence her choice. From this moment on, there is no need to record additional points for any Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to make strong allies with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with destroying the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the relic that makes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invincible\u2014so that he may be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see {@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}). She bestows her blessing (see 'Sphinx's Blessing') and continues to aid them throughout their journey by offering glimpses of the future (see 'Knowledge of the Future').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} allows the characters to visit her at the Temple of Time whenever they wish. She remains cordial, helpful, and open, and permits them full use of the Celestial Astrolabe as needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters receive the Fate's Blessing feature. If they already possess it (for instance, by defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in Chapter 3), they gain an additional use of the feature per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an Ability check, an Attack roll, or a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge of the Future", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers guidance by visiting the characters in their dreams and revealing glimpses of the future. Each night, while they sleep, the party may collectively ask one question about a specific goal, event, or action occurring within the next 7 days. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} answers truthfully while limiting the context she shares. Since foreknowledge of the future can alter said future, her response does not account for actions the characters might take based on this new information.", + "Furthermore, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will freely and continuously provide guidance on actions to take and dangers to avoid. For example, if a particularly dangerous foe awaits them, she might warn them of specific abilities to watch out for or point them to items that could assist in the fight.", + "As an option, you could roll for {@adventure Random Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} in advance and have {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} inform the characters of what they will face so they can prepare. You, as the GM, ultimately control how much assistance {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is able to offer to the party, and should strive to tailor her involvement to suit your table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Quest", + "entries": [ + "Beyond gathering the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} assigns the characters two missions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Slay Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} tasks the party to hunt and kill the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. She warns that, in the moment where it matters most as they stand before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the dragon will stand in their way. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is an ally of the Pharaoh and will protect him, unless they eliminate her.", + "Characters can hunt for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in her lair ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), or meet her during the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}. Details on handling {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as a villain are provided in those locations.", + "If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} rewards them with an additional use of the 'Fate's Blessing' feature per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Destroy Ammu and the Ankh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s primary goal is to use the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014whose power allows it to destroy other relics\u2014to shatter the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and absorb all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the spear.", + "When the Siege of Al'Kirat begins on Day 60, she grants the characters access to the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. If her trust in them remains strong and a character volunteers, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is willing to transfer his attunement of the spear to that character. Should she doubt their intentions, however, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} will retain the spear. Either way, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins them in the final battle as their ally.", + "To learn more about how this Path of Fate plays out in the final battle, refer to '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to grow close with the city of Al'Kirat, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with reviving the Divine Child and transferring the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the child, thereby weakening {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so he can be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see '{@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}'). She then shares a method for bringing the Divine Child back to life (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and a way to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so that he may be defeated (see '{@adventure Deposing the Pharaoh|SoD|5|Deposing the Pharaoh}').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} only welcomes the characters back to her lair once they have secured everything necessary to revive the Divine Child. Then, once the child is restored, she will not permit them to return. If she suspects they will turn against her upon learning the truth regarding her involvement in the child's death, she bars them from returning and instead directs them to {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} for the child's revival.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, her niece {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the city of Al'Kirat as a whole are more inclined to assist the characters in their search for the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will form a strong bond with the party and ask if she may join them in their adventures, becoming an important link between them and the elite of Al'Kirat. Thanks to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s approval, the Sultana will place her trust in the characters, personally meeting with them in private to assist and discuss each new development in the war." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life to the Divine", + "entries": [ + "Reviving the Divine Child requires three components: its soul, its body, and its divine essence.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The soul is contained within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} unless judged by the relic's wielder, in which case it wanders the {@adventure River of Souls in the Duaat|SoD|6|Bridge of Souls}.", + "The body, unless taken by the characters, is held by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}\u2014who is resurrected by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if she perished in Chapter 4\u2014and carried over to Kunaten Keep.", + "The divine essence resides in the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} conspire to keep this truth hidden from the characters, as it would betray their guilt in the murder of the child. They only reveal this fact when it is time to restore the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reviving the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With all three components collected, any of the Aru\u2014{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, or {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014can invoke their divine power to merge them together and bring the Divine Child back to life.", + "When the Divine Child is restored, a wave of divine essence permeates the area, imbuing those present with a fraction of its power. Each character may choose an ability score that is not their highest or tied for the highest and increase it by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deposing the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "The Rite of the Solar Throne, an ancient coronation ritual for Pharaohs, holds the key to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s downfall. This rite allows the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Pharaoh's authority, to be transferred from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child. In doing so, Ammu would be stripped of his invincibility which would enable the characters to defeat him. To complete this task, the characters must revive the Divine Child (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and locate the sacred ritual.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rite is guarded by one of the Aru, \"She Who Is Powerful\", one of the few who survived the Cataclysm. When the time is right to begin the search, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will visit the characters in their dreams and guide them on how to find her. She will wait until the characters reach 7th level or higher before guiding them to the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet.", + "For further details on the treasury and the rite, refer to {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters abandon the constraints of destiny and carve out their own future.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} declares that the characters have failed her tests and are not the champions she had foreseen. They are therefore banished from her sanctum and warned to never return. They will henceforth receive no further aid from her. If the characters refuse to leave the temple, she activates her lair action to shift up to seven creatures to another plane of existence, except that instead of another realm, she places them two miles north of the Southspire Mountains.", + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does not reveal the locations of any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This forces the characters to rely on either their own ingenuity or on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s guidance to find them (see '{@adventure Fated to Malicia|SoD|5|Fated to Malicia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated to Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Fate entwines the characters' destinies with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s, drawing them together again and again. In this Path of Fate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is inclined to see the characters as potential allies and will inevitably offer them a partnership of mutual benefit. Their paths will continue to cross throughout the adventure, and in a single moment of certain doom of your choice\u2014 when all seems lost and no hope is left\u2014{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will be there to save them. As they gain her trust, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will come to confide in them her ambitions and goals.", + "Throughout their journey, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will attempt to persuade the characters of a truth she has come to learn: that a darkness has corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and that peace might be achieved if he can be cured of this taint.", + "To learn more about {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, refer to her entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Quest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} suspects that the Pharaoh has fallen under a deep form of corruption, the same curse that has tainted the land. Seeing as the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}\u2014the most powerful of all relics\u2014 appears powerless to break it, she believes that no divine magic can succeed where it has failed. She believes the only hope lies in the mightiest of arcane powers: a genie's wish.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} searches for the legendary Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, where she believes a powerful genie lies imprisoned. Her goal is to liberate the genie and use its wishes to free {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} from the darkness that manipulates him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Find the Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "After meeting the characters on several occasions and growing to trust them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will ask them to help her find the Roaming Treasury. The characters must be at least 7th level before she presents this quest.", + "The Roaming Treasury is described in {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Cure Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} intends to use {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells to restore {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s sanity. Since immortal beings such as the Pharaoh cannot be directly affected by wishes, he must first be killed, allowing the spell to then act on his corpse\u2014a clever loophole {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will devise. Two wishes are required for this plan: the first to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} immediately after his death, to be done before the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} revives him, and the second to eliminate the corruption plaguing him.", + "For more details on this process, refer to the final battle of {@i Sands of Doom}, '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Enmity", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reunite with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} after leaving the Temple of Time, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will send them nightmares through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through these visions, she forbids them from aiding or forming an alliance with the dragon. Though the sphinx doesn't trust the characters, she believes they may still serve her purposes. Thus, she will not immediately seek to harm them.", + "If the characters disregard the warnings and join {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in the search for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, they will finally earn the sphinx's wrath; this causes both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to attack them. See '{@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]}' in Chapter 10." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Search for the Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "Alongside the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations and abilities of ten {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, powerful artifacts the characters must seek to stand a chance against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The sphinx will warn them that not all relics can be retrieved, as time is limited, so the party should prioritize their search wisely. At a minimum, each character should possess a relic before facing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or their defeat is assured. This is the characters' {@b primary objective} in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "With her magic, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} imparts the knowledge presented in this section directly into the minds of each character, provided they are willing. They are then able to visualize the vivid image of each relic and immediately learn the locations and details listed in this section.", + "The full descriptions can be found in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for you to reference.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will similarly convey the importance of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and will urge each character to acquire one before the final confrontation. Unfortunately however, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to find these artifacts through their own efforts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is shaped like a cross, with a loop in place of its upper arm, symbolizing eternity. Crafted from a single, enormous diamond, the ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is a font of limitless energy and everlasting life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three separated sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, moving from one section to the other.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014 run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} watches over its kingdom and rules over its subjects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic resides within the belly of {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} of monstrous proportions known as the Devourer of Orcs. Its lair lies in the Valley of Moving Shadows, high in the Southspire Mountains, but the beast is rarely found there. {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom} prowls the Wasteland, driven by a hunger that can never be sated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} hears the voice of the unheard." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and 36 smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Hamza, The Pharaoh's Envoy|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, newly forged High Priest, recently gifted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} for his loyal service. As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s envoy, he will soon seek out all who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Any who defy the Pharaoh's call will then be hunted without mercy. Flaunt any relic you seize, and the envoy will come for you. Fail this, and you will face him at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} harvests earth's treasures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is a heavy brass gauntlet, fitted with a large red carnelian gemstone at its back. Thin brass plates crisscross along the length of the arm, imitating the appearance of muscle fibers. Translucent metal segments glow with a red hue throughout the gauntlet's interlocking joints.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by Hakkari, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, entombed within the catacombs of his ziggurat. Travel northwest of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, southwest of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, and you will find the sunken city\u2014devoured by undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} tempers and molds the soul." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} is a small, elegant dagger, featuring a simple pommel and crossguard shaped into wings, both gilded in gold. Its blade glints with golden flecks in the sunlight. A brilliant topaz lies embedded at the center of the crossguard. When the gem reflects sunlight, it gives the illusion of flames flickering deep within the gem.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic belongs to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, an entertainer and entrepreneur living in Al'Kirat. Unaware of its true power, he will soon auction it to the highest bidder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} unlocks the three Paths of Ma'at: the mind, the heart, and the spirit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold, born from the molten scale of a long-forgotten dragon, coil along the surface of the mask. Thousands of tiny opals are pressed upon the obsidian, where each twinkles like a star in the night.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Unknown. The mask's unseen tendrils are behind the disappearances haunting Al'Kirat. Trace the path, find the culprit, and it will lead you to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} hides many faces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of a radiant golden neckbrace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic floats at the heart of a fierce tempest, at the summit of the tallest spire, hidden where no naked eye can see and no wing can reach. Blind and torn, you need only reach and touch it to claim it as Location" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} travels paths none can see." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian, larger than the rest, pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the gemstone, and chilling, unintelligible murmurs drift from within.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, High Priest of Anubis\u2014Aru of Death. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has mended her fractured mind and broken body, a mere trifle to the endless power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Soon, she will assume command over the ruins of Kunaten Keep as its new overlord, and will remain there even after the Pharaoh's army departs to march upon Al'Kirat. If you do not confront her there, many doors will close, and you will have to slay her at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} weighs the confessions of the soul and renders judgement." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + }, + "{@note If the characters have already claimed the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} in the Great Pyramid in Chapter 4, there's no need to provide them this information.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} is a small gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the eye's iris. When the ruby is seen up close, one can see droplets of blood encased inside.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, a black dragon and ally of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, wields the relic. She lairs in a half-buried ship within the Desiccated Flats and scours the land in search powerful genies to benefit the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} sees the truth in all things." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. Within the sapphire's clarity, reflections of lightning bolts and bursts of magma flicker chaotically.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic is concealed within the deepest vault, safeguarded by the fiercest guardian, and shielded by the strongest magic. It lies within the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} dominates the natural forces of the world." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slaying the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "This encounter serves as a potential epilogue for {@i Sands of Doom} and is balanced for a party of at least 11th level.", + "Following the events at the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may seek to confront {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, particularly if they follow the Path of [Erudition]. If so, they may enter the Temple of Time one last time with the intent to bring about her end.", + "Foreseeing their intent to confront her, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} orders the {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems} at the temple's entrance to attack the characters on sight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "entries": [ + "Inside the Temple of Time awaits {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), both prepared and fully expecting the character's arrival. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} still lives, and is on good terms with the sphinx, he is here to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Genies", + "entries": [ + "The Aru of ancient Anubia were once renowned for their mastery over genies, and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is no different. Beside the sphinx stand four genies of your choice, which can be any combination between {@creature Dao|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Djinni|XMM}, or {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. Long ago, a meticulously crafted {@spell Wish|XPHB} bound these genies to serve the sphinx in battle, and now, she summons their eternal servitude once more to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Genies Guide the Party", + "entries": [ + "The genies are bound to fight for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, though their voices remain their own. During the encounter, they will desperately beg the characters for aid and will offer insights to help them turn the tide. For instance, they may reveal that focusing attacks on a genie casting a {@spell Wish|XPHB} could disrupt the spell entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Genies", + "entries": [ + "When a genie is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, its bond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is severed, and it dissolves into a shimmering pile of radiant dust. As the genie vanishes, the whispered words \"{@i thank you}\" drift gently on a breeze. However, a genie is not freed if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is destroyed first, and so they implore the characters to end their torment before slaying her." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Being a mortal simulacrum of the real {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and not a true immortal Aru, she can serve as the recipient of wishes. Consequently, upon her command, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can be granted one {@spell Wish|XPHB} by at least three of the four genies. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only benefit from a maximum of three wishes, if {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins the battle on {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s side, the sphinx may allow him to claim one of the four wishes.", + "Throughout the encounter, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can spend a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on her turn to instruct one of the genies to cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB}. The chosen genie will then spend an action on its next turn to begin the casting, holding {@condition Concentration|XPHB} as if concentrating on a spell. If it maintains {@condition Concentration|XPHB} until the start of its following turn, the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is fulfilled and takes effect. The genie can act normally on the turn the {@spell Wish|XPHB} takes effect. If {@condition Concentration|XPHB} is broken, however, the casting fails without diminishing the number of wishes {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has available, and she may attempt another on her next turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wish Options", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} invokes a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, you may choose from the options provided below. A genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB} cannot be countered or dispelled, and it cannot undo or alter the effects of another {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. A {@spell Wish|XPHB} always begins with the words: \"{@i As the stars bear witness...}\"", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Be Invincible!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} becomes a Huge-sized creature. Her current and maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are increased by 100, she gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage except Force damage, and receives three extra uses of her Anubian Blessing feature. Further, while she has 1 or more {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} regains 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each of her turns." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Them to Die!", + "entry": "When the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is granted, each creature chosen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} within the genie's line of sight will suffer {@damage 10d10} Force damage at the end of each of their turns, lasting until the creature dies. Any creature that is subsequently revived, is no longer affected." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Absolute Power!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can now cast any of her spells without using spell slots, and her spellcasting cannot be negated or interrupted by any means, including by {@spell Silence|XPHB}, Anti-Magic Zones, or {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}. Further, she gains an additional use of her Legendary Actions per round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Turn Back Time!", + "entry": "This is always the third and final {@spell Wish|XPHB} she invokes, reserved for the moment it becomes clear she is losing the battle. The {@spell Wish|XPHB} rewinds time to just after the characters defeated the {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems} outside the Temple of Time, but before they stepped inside. The characters gain the effects of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. When they next enter the temple, they will discover it empty, with the Celestial Astrolabe destroyed." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Death", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, her form dissolves into clay and golden blood. In her last moments, her voice echoes across the temple, \"{@i Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Do you remember how it ends?}\" before her form melts.", + "With her death, glowing motes of divine energy emerge from her golden blood and drift toward the characters. As the energy infuses them, each character may choose an ability score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest and permanently increase it by 2." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fight Against an Aru", + "entries": [ + "This serves as the secret final encounter of the adventure and is designed to be extremely difficult. The group should be at least 11th level, each possessing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, accompanied by at least one powerful ally, and prepared to counter a variety of strategies. Even so, the battle can quickly turn deadly if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s wishes are not disrupted before they are fulfilled.", + "If you're confident in your player's abilities, consider starting the encounter with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s first {@spell Wish|XPHB} already fulfilled at the start of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The conclusion of this chapter opens the gates for the characters to explore the Wasteland and decide how they will confront the Anubian menace threatening Kirat. From this point forward, {@i Sands of Doom} transitions into an {@b openworld narrative}, allowing players to choose where they want to go and which {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wish to pursue.", + "The remaining chapters of {@i Sands of Doom} do not follow a set order. Instead, these chapters become relevant only when the characters explore the locations or storylines they describe. The sole exception is the final chapter, {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, which serves as the climactic end to the adventure.", + "See the '{@adventure What's Next?|SoD|5|What's Next?}' section further ahead for a short description of where the characters can go and where to find all of the relevant information you will need as they do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "entries": [ + "With their meeting with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} complete, the characters are free to venture out and explore the lands of Kirat as they see fit.", + "Provided the characters previously convinced the survivors to stay, they can secure passage on the flying vessel back to Al'Kirat. The journey to the city takes {@b 8 hours}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving Without the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is unavailable, either because it already left for Al'Kirat or was destroyed by the Anubians, or if the characters simply choose not to board it, they will have to start their journey from the Southspire Mountains.", + "As the characters depart from the Temple of Time, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} equips them with enough provisions so they have 10 days worth of Traveling Supplies (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they lack a Hauler to carry the supplies, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} introduces them to one\u2014a {@creature Worg|XMM} named {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Xindra", + "entries": [ + "The worg offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} speaks {@language Common|XPHB} and {@language Abyssal|XPHB}.", + "If the characters are uncertain where to head next, {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} suggests the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}\u2014a small trade outpost in the Wasteland. It's an ideal spot to rest, gather information, and replenish supplies. The journey to Zarai takes roughly 5 days at a Fast Pace.", + "While {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} acts as a Hauler, she is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and is unable to assist the characters in combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Xindra", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila.", + "Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to Asmodeus in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Further Guidance from Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has the ability to communicate with the characters through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell in order to grant assistance whenever she feels they need it. Additionally, she has the ability to send {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to meet with the characters whenever she deems it necessary.", + "How much help she gives the characters is completely up to you as the GM. Your players might not enjoy having you hold their hand throughout the game, or they might really appreciate having someone watching their back and leading them towards their goals. The nature of this help can also be tailored dependent on which Path of Fate the characters got. For example, if the characters begin working with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, the sphinx may attempt to rupture that relationship and guide them away from the dragon.", + "Do note that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is generally expected to remain distant unless the characters follow the Path of [Devotion]. This is what makes [Devotion] unique. In other paths, you can limit her guidance to warnings about actions to avoid, rather than to steer them towards actions to pursue." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is forced to take flight before repairs are complete\u2014such as if the characters choose the Path of [Erudition] or [Benevolence] at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014it sustains catastrophic damage upon landing in Al'Kirat. Although the crew and survivors are unharmed, the Skylark is left beyond repair.", + "If the Skylark was allowed to complete its repairs\u2014such as if the characters chose the Path of [Devotion] option at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014the vessel lands safely in Al'Kirat with only minimal damage. In this case, it undergoes necessary repairs and improvements to reinforce its hull and will be ready to fly again in {@b Day 45}. If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], the Sultana grants them permission to use the vessel for their own purposes, so long as {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is the one who pilots it and it is returned safely before the siege begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What's Next?", + "entries": [ + "From this point, {@i Sands of Doom} adopts an open-world format, giving players the freedom to choose where to go and what to do next. Which chapter comes next depends on the character's choices. Refer to the information below to determine which chapter you should prepare, based on where the characters choose to venture next.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Going Back to Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} has all the information you need to handle the exploration of the city. It includes lore about the city, its locations, its inhabitants, and what the characters can do while they stay inside its walls. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} gives you information on the badlands surrounding the city, and the different species that inhabit the region. You will also need this information to run sessions in the city.", + "The Veil and the Flame ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}) unravels the mystery behind a series of disappearances plaguing Al'Kirat. The chapter is primarily set in the city and concludes in a hideout located several miles south of the city. Enchanted Gala ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}) is set entirely within Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6} provides everything you need to know about the Wasteland, including its lore, special rules, notable locations, and rollable tables for events and encounters. A map of the region is also provided which highlights the major locations found on the cursed dunes. Several antagonists bearing {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} and {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, make special appearances as Wasteland Encounters in Chapter 6.", + "The Sunken City of Anan'Thul ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) can be found within the Wasteland. Kunaten Keep ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Kunaten Keep}) is also located there but remains inaccessible until Day 31, when the Anubian army sets off on its march toward Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "Going forward, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} takes on a more passive role as an NPC whom the characters can approach with questions regarding the Anubians. The professor withdraws to the College of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat and spends the remainder of the adventure cataloging information about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and the Aru. He is frequently summoned to the Ruby Court, where he provides the Sultana and her generals with valuable insights into Anubian tactics and their military structure for the impending war.", + "If you like, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can take a more active role in the story by helping the characters locate the Sunken City of Anan'Thul in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} or by providing lore on the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. Additionally, you could have him participate in the war council of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} to provide important exposition on the Anubians that may be useful for the characters to know." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "The captain of the Skylark hails from a prominent family of sorcerers deeply tied to Al'Kirat's military. Once preparations for war begin, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} swiftly joins her family to prepare for the city's defense. She can serve as the characters' liaison in matters of war and the one who invites them to the first war council at the start of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}.", + "If the Skylark ever soars again (see 'Fate of the Skylark'), it is {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who takes the helm, even if it means embarking on a suicide mission\u2014so fierce is her sense of duty.", + "If the characters uncover {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s secret (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}) and share it with {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, she joins their efforts to stop him, driven by her history as his former student to make things right. If Rashid is then defeated, it would be {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who would become the new Vizier of Al'Kirat\u2014unless a wizard among the characters is willing to accept the position.", + "The characters will have a chance to fight at her side and save her from Anubians during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the '{@adventure Wall Breach!|SoD|11|Wall Breach!}' encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "If the survivors of the Skylark choose to stand their ground against the Anubians, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom} panics and flees in terror at the start of the battle, convinced they are all doomed. Lost and alone in the vast Wasteland, the kenku vanishes without a trace, never to be seen again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana Summons", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara} of Al'Kirat seeks an audience with the characters to learn firsthand about the events that transpired at both the Pyramid and Kunaten Keep. Soon after their arrival in the city, they are met by a messenger who delivers the summons to the Ruby Court. The gravity of these events leaves little room for delay and the Sultana expects them promptly.", + "The characters stand before the Sultana, her advisors, and a gathering of Merchant Lords and influential citizens at her court. All the powers that be are eager to hear the characters' story and occasionally press them with questions. Shortly after the meeting, if it hasn't done so already, Al'Kirat begins preparing for war." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "entries": [ + "Time progresses in {@i Sands of Doom}, and soon, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will march to Al'Kirat with a terrifying army. {@b The characters have 60 days before the Siege of Al'Kirat begins} and they must make the most out of their time to explore the Wasteland and accomplish their objectives.", + "From this point forward, you must keep track of the passage of time. It's not just a matter of knowing when the siege will commence, but certain events that take place in the remaining chapters will be influenced by how much time has passed.", + "The first morning after the characters leave the Temple of Time is considered {@b Day 1}. Count each subsequent day by adding to this number, making the next day Day 2, then Day 3, and so on. Consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for a timeline of special events in {@i Sands of Doom}, categorized by day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional: Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If you'd rather not manage the passage of time day-by-day, consider using the Milestone Tracking method. Using Milestone Tracking, time advances whenever characters level up, and rather than tying major events to specific days, this system triggers events to occur at specific levels.", + "Chapters containing important timed events will provide a Milestone Tracking option that you can refer to, found at the beginning of each of those chapters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Gala (Chapter 8)", + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone Tracking method, you are expected to roll a {@dice 1d4} at this moment, as soon as the characters leave the Temple of Time. The result determines the number of weeks that remain before invitations to the Enchanted Gala are sent. Once they are sent, you will roll another {@dice 1d4} to determine the number of weeks before the gala begins.", + "See {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} for more about the gala and its auction." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they level up upon leaving the Temple of Time. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "{@i Sands of Doom} now transitions into an open-world adventure; meaning the characters no longer have a single direct path to follow in order to reach their goal. A large army of Anubians is gathering at Kunaten Keep and will soon march upon the city of Al'Kirat. What the characters choose to do with their time is up to them, but they must be prepared to face the wrath of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the death bells toll and his army reaches the city.", + "The characters can now focus on gathering allies, eliminating their enemies, collecting {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, or following the whims of the wind. Yet, no matter their choice, they will have to traverse the Wasteland. As such, this chapter provides everything you will need to manage the unique locations and encounters they can find in the dunes.", + "Here is a brief summary of the chapter:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "entries": [ + "A guide to the key landmarks on the world map for the characters to explore." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "A list of random events to intrigue and challenge the party as they travel the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dangers & Hazards", + "entries": [ + "Mechanics for handling the natural perils of the Wasteland, such as sandstorms and mirages." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "A special section dedicated to exploring the ruins of Kunaten Keep and the gateway into the Duaat it now harbors." + ] + } + ] + }, + "All of the content found in this chapter is balanced for a party of four characters of 5th to 8th level.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Marking Locations", + "entries": [ + "When running {@i Sands of Doom}, players are meant to be shown a version of the world map with no locations marked within the Wasteland, which you can find at the end of the book. This underscores the limited and unreliable documentation of the area, requiring the characters to explore it in order to uncover its locations. In other words, even if they have an idea of where a site might be, they will need to navigate the dunes in order to find it.", + "Some important locations, such as the Sunken City of Anan'Thul (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Oasis of Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}), have predetermined locations. When the characters are one hexagon away from these locations (about 2 miles), you can reveal their placement on the world map. Other locations are discovered randomly, either through random encounters as per the rules in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section, or placed by you as the situation demands. The hexagon where the characters encounter these places becomes their fixed location on the map. Many of these locations come with specific instructions on when to mark them. However, you have the flexibility to add anything interesting the characters find during their travels to the map, allowing them to revisit these places whenever they wish to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Desert of Kirat' map below for a view of the lands of Kirat, with an emphasis on the Great Wasteland. This section provides detailed descriptions for all of the nonchapter specific locations marked on the map.", + "Some locations feature a 'Quick Encounter' section. These optional events are designed to offer a quick setup for a combat encounter if the characters find themselves near the area. If an encounter isn't appropriate at the time, you can easily skip it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "In a small valley lies the entrance to a hidden green grove found underground. This is the grove of a young dryad named Ashae, who has been experimenting with methods to cleanse the Wasteland through the use of blood.", + "The characters can visit the grove as part of the events that unfold in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. For a detailed description of the grove and the dryad Ashae, see '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who travel near the grove encounter a friendly herd of 30 antelopes (use the statistics for {@creature Deer|XMM}). The herd is then attacked by {@dice 2d4} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, which avoid tangling with the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blackstone Gorge", + "entries": [ + "Blackstone Gorge is encircled by blackened mountains that enclose a raging perpetual storm. This storm is fueled by billowing black smoke emanating from Mount Khalazaar, a large volcano on the eastern end of the ring of mountains. Lightning endlessly courses through the dark tempest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too close to Blackstone Gorge encounter two thirsty {@creature Young Remorhaz|XMM}. These creatures can be appeased with an offering of water, requiring at least 8 units worth of traveling supplies (4 units per remorhaz)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Plains of Molten Glass", + "entries": [ + "The Plains of Molten Glass covers the area inside of the valley encircled by the Blackstone Gorge. The endless thunderstorm that reigns above, and the rivers of water and magma that run underneath the ground, have created a deadly combination that have made traversing the valley nothing short of impossible for all but the most powerful.", + "The heat of the magma has melted much of the sand into glass and stepping on it carelessly creates jagged edges that slices the feet of travelers. When the underground tunnels of water make contact with the magma, the resulting steam bursts out from the ground in the form of geysers, whose scalding water burns those it touches. Furthermore, these geysers send jagged glass flying into the sky, piercing those on their way out before falling down like a rain of knives from the sky. The large concentration of these geysers in the area fill the Plains of Glass with high moisture that ocasionally transforms into a scalding and poisonous fog.", + "To make matters worse, lightning constantly strikes the glassy sand, creating fulgurites up to 10 feet tall. These structures, resembling trees but made of jagged glass, form forests in areas of frequent lightning strikes. These sharp and dangerous forests hinder passage and slice those who make even the slightest misstep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Region_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "The Desert of Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center Spire", + "entries": [ + "Like the sting of an earthen god, a massive pillar of rock juts out from the ground at the center of the Wasteland. The spire is wider at the base, growing thinner as it climbs into the sky. The base measures 10 miles in length and the spire rises a total of 6,000 feet (about 1.2 miles).", + "Center Spire is tall enough that it can be seen from any location within the Wasteland, so long as they have an unobstructed view of the massive structure in the distance. Because of its size and location, caravans use Center Spire as a navigational tool, comparing its location with other landmarks around them to determine the direction they are traveling while in the Wasteland.", + "A ring-shaped storm rests at the summit of the pillar like a crown, blowing away any creature that attempts to fly anywhere close to the peak. The powerful winds can be felt dozens of miles away from the spire, becoming stronger and louder the closer one gets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Base of the Spire", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Center_Spire.webp" + }, + "title": "Center Spire" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The dunes surrounding Center Spire gradually turn into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} as one approaches its base. Strong winds move the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in a counter-clockwise pattern, creating a whirlpool effect around the spire\u2014like an earthen mirror to the rotating storm at its peak.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of identical obelisks circle the base of the spire, 2 miles away from its base. Each of these 30-foot tall stone monuments stand on a 10-foot tall stepped platform. These are considered Obelisks of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}).", + "Inscribed on the obelisks is a warning written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, {@language Dwarvish|XPHB}, {@language Primordial|XPHB}, and {@language Celestial|XPHB}. The warning reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Above the crown, a tempest screams,", + "Below the sands, a nightmare dreams.", + "Chained to serve by the Aru's hand,", + "Forever made to serve the land.", + "Speak not their names, heed not their cries,", + "Break not their binds, until all else dies." + ] + }, + "The poem warns of the two genies bound and imprisoned within Center Spire. The only way to ensure a genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB} endures forever is by compelling the genie to sacrifice itself as part of the casting\u2014a dark secret commonly employed by the Aru across the worlds they explore. Remnants of this ancient magic include the everlasting storm that circles atop Center Spire and the monstrous behemoth that lairs deep within its base. Once, the Aru commanded the beast and the storm to terraform the land, but now they rage uncontrollably without direction or purpose." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} like an octopus gliding through water.", + "{@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} uses the base statistics of a {@creature Kraken|XMM} with the following changes: it is {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Fire rather than Lightning, its swimming speed is replaced with a burrow speed of 60 feet, its lightning-based actions manifests as spines of compressed earth thrown at its enemies that deal Piercing damage instead of Lightning damage, and its Ink Cloud Legendary Action superheats the surrounding sand, dealing Fire damage in place of Poison damage [Toxic Ink requires no changes in the 2024 version of the Monster Manual].", + "The area within one mile of the spire's base is considered {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}'s lair. All references to water and Lightning damage in the 'A Kraken's Lair' section of its stat block are replaced with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and Fire damage, respectively, for the Terrakhet [Kraken Lairs requires no changes]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ferrus, the Dao", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is, in truth, a powerful {@creature Dao|XMM} named {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}, forcibly transformed into a monstrous being by the Aru to reshape the land according to their desires. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s faint, hate-filled whispers emanating from the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} during combat.", + "When the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a character can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures}) to draw {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence from the monster directly into the lamp. The process takes 1 minute to complete.", + "Once {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence is fully contained within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}'s form collapses into ashes and dust." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Terrakhet.webp" + }, + "title": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Summit", + "entries": [ + "Characters can reach the summit of Center Spire by either climbing the pillar or flying to the top.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to climb the spire can do so provided they have either proper climbing gear or a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed}. On average, a group can climb 2,000 feet in a single day, which means it will take about three days for the characters to reach the top.", + "Characters attempting this journey must spend their nights in the caves they find along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying", + "entries": [ + "A creature flying from the base of the spire would take 20 minutes to reach the top with a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 30 feet, or 10 minutes with a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 60 feet. However, the winds near the summit are so strong that creatures are unable to fly the last 500 feet to reach the top. Flying characters must resort to teleportation, climbing, or any other such method to traverse the final 500 feet needed to reach the pinnacle.", + "Only a Huge-sized flying creature, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, would be strong enough to fly through the storm and land on the pinnacle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} dwell in the many ledges and caves found throughout Center Spire, being some of the only flying creatures in the desert strong enough to fly through the powerful gusts of air of the area. Many of the {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} that live on the higher sections of the spire have gone deaf after years of living through the endless screeching noise.", + "Characters climbing the spire will inevitably encounter one {@creature Manticore|XMM} that will attempt to intimidate them into giving up some of their metal. In such a case, you can run the 'Manticore' encounter found in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} searching for reinforcements in Center Spire return with twice the usual number of reinforcements as described in the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Top of the Spire", + "entries": [ + "The summit of Center Spire is a plateau with a 25-foot radius of relatively flat terrain. Creatures standing at the summit are protected from being blown away by the storm, but are slowed down by the gusts. These creatures require 3 feet of movement for every 1 foot they wish to move and are unable to fly. Additionally, creatures here are {@condition Deafened|XPHB} to sounds originating more than 5 feet away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shamal, the Djinni", + "entries": [ + "The vortex of wind atop the spire is, in truth, the scattered form of a powerful {@creature Djinni|XMM} named {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal}, who was transformed into a living {@spell Wish|XPHB} by the Aru to control the winds of Anubia. Creatures that understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear the faint cries of the genie carried on the winds of the Wasteland.", + "A character standing at the summit of Center Spire can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw all of {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal}'s scattered essence from the vortex into the lamp. This process takes 1 minute, during which the party is attacked by a number of {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} equal to the number of characters present.", + "Once {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom|Shamal} is fully absorbed into the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, the swirling vortex vanishes forever." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), floats invisibly 30 feet above the summit of Center Spire. Any creature not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that physically touches the cloak immediately becomes attuned to it.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} could function as beacons to amplify and extend the restorative magic of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening. The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} was specifically positioned here to fulfill that role and its location is known to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c61" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c61" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desiccated Flats", + "entries": [ + "During the time of ancient Anubia, this area was filled with great salt lakes. They have since dried completely. Today, the salt that once dissolved in the water encrusts the floor of these large depressions, forming thick layers of white, crunchy sediments. The remains of ancient ships, half-buried in the flats, serve as lairs for dangerous monsters.", + "Within one of these half-buried ships lies the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. For more details, refer to '{@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}' below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through the salt flats spot a crater where a {@creature Bulette|XMM} sleeps atop the corpses of dozens of creatures. The pungent smell is overwhelming. Characters can easily avoid the area or attempt to surprise the {@creature Bulette|XMM}. The corpses can be looted for up to 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eastspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains mark the eastern border of Kirat. The dunes beyond them is regarded as dangerous and unexplored territory (see {@adventure Sands of No Return|SoD|6|Sands of No Return}). {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} and Fang Dragons roost throughout the mountains, but are only aggressive to those who climb into their domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling near the mountains spot two {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} fighting in the air over territory. Suddenly, a terrifying {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) appears, scaring the {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} away. The {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} glares at the characters before flying off. If the party continues to remain in the area, they are attacked by two hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Hideout (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The hideout of the Black Company, a dangerous band of brigands. The location and the bandits that dwell in it are described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lunar Shrine (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "An ancient shrine dedicated to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The shrine is described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fanged Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains divide Kirat from the northern stretches of the Wasteland and the distant human kingdoms to the north. An unnatural dryness renders its valleys untraversable, forming large pillars of salt that rise from the ground and desiccating any creature that ventures through them.", + "Thousands of {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} roost atop the mountains, seemingly immune to the dangerous withering valleys found within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "A fortified Kirati settlement in the Wasteland. The location is described in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}, and at the end of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Lair", + "entries": [ + "A ship sunken amidst the salt flats of the Wasteland. This is the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. Characters that wish to hunt or speak with the dragon can do so by coming here.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has repurposed a merchant vessel as her lair, an ancient ship that once sailed the waters from which these salt flats emerged thousands of years ago. Half of the ship protrudes above the sand, while the other half is buried beneath. The entrance is a large hole the dragon bored into the deck using her Acid Breath feature.", + "See the battlemap 'Malicia's Lair' found below for the layout of the ship and its immediate surroundings.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who is Home?", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first arrive at the lair, roll a {@dice d100} percentile dice to determine who is currently present. On a roll of 01-25, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present and is found in area 8. On a roll of 26-75, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not present and a dangerous battlegroup of Anubians has recently arrived searching for her (see 'Anubian Search Party'). On a roll of 76-100, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not present but she arrives at a moment of your choice while the characters are exploring her lair.", + "Do not roll if the party follows the Path of [Erudition]. Instead, the Anubians are present, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} arrives shortly after the party interacts with the gnolls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salt Flats", + "entries": [ + "The hard encrusted layer of salt sediment on the floor makes crunching sounds when stepped on and leaves obvious footprints behind. Creatures walking on the salt flats make Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) checks with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} and creatures tracking such footprints make Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks to do so with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}.", + "The flat expanse enables creatures to spot the ship from nearly a mile away. Likewise, those on or around the ship can see anyone approaching from a similar distance." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c62" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c62" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Ship's Deck", + "entries": [ + "The main entrance to the ship is a large hole on the deck near the helm, leading down to area 2. Smaller holes and cracks in the hull of the ship can also serve as entry points, but require a {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to locate and can only be traversed by Small-sized creatures. These smaller holes all lead to area 4.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Search Party", + "entries": [ + "On a roll of 26-75 (see 'Who is Home'), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has sent a powerful battlegroup of gnolls in search of the dragon. The battlegroup is currently on top of the ship, walking around the deck and searching for different openings throughout the hull of the vessel. They know {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} lairs within the salt flats but are unsure if this is her lair.", + "The battlegroup consists of one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. If the characters are 7th level or higher, the battlegroup includes an additional {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} and an {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The Anubians threateningly question the characters about the black dragon's whereabouts (using the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell), before commanding them to leave. They grow hostile if the characters visibly carry {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or refuse to leave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians were sent to invite the dragon to meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who demands her allegiance and assistance in the attack on Al'Kirat. The gnolls wait in her lair until she returns {@dice 1d4} hours later. After speaking with them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} agrees to a meeting with the Pharaoh. The next day, she flies to meet {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in his encampment ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). There, she affirms her loyalty but refuses to attack the city. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, mad from the influence of the Will, designates {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as an enemy of the Empire\u2014to be hunted and killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The meeting between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already happened. The Anubians were sent to slay the dragon and reclaim the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. If the characters engage the Anubians in combat, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} fatefully appears at the beginning of the second round to assist them. If the characters do not intervene and hide, the Anubians set up an ambush for the dragon. She arrives {@dice 1d4} hours later and, provided the party does not intervene, falls victim to the attack, where she is killed and her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} taken." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Filter Room", + "entries": [ + "Sand naturally falls into this room from the hole to the surface above. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} keeps the doors to this room closed to prevent sand from seeping into adjacent rooms, and she occasionally clears it when it fills up too high.", + "The room is 10 feet below the deck. Characters can jump into this room from the deck without taking fall damage by landing on the soft mounds of sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Storage", + "entries": [ + "Here {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} keeps crates, barrels, and boxes filled with alchemical and magical reagents which she uses for her experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "There are 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of material components in this room. In general, the material components are separated as follows: 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of special inks, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of exotic minerals, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of plants and herbs, 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of incense and other religious tributes, and 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted body parts such as eyeballs suspended in liquid, boxes filled with hair and nails, and bones of different kinds of animals. All gathered to serve as various material components for her experiments." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Main Chamber", + "entries": [ + "This is the largest room on the vessel, formerly the crew's sleeping quarters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has removed all the furniture to make space for her experiments. A map of Kirat is nailed to one of the walls.", + "Three steel cages are pushed into the western corners of the room. Two of them contain emaciated gazelles (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|XMM} with five levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}), while the third holds a chained {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM}.", + "Four {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} freely roam the room. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uses them as unwitting guardians to her lair. They do not attack Undead like {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. She must corral the mummies into a room before having any visitors, as they attack living creatures on sight. The mummies can't reach inside the cages to harm the animals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Map of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The map is filled with scribbles, circles, and Arrows pointing at different locations within the Wasteland; the map marks {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s attempt at searching for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experimented Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} has had its pincers severed, its body is chained to the ground and its tail is bound in place. Its tail is positioned over containers which are designed to drain its poison into a set of vials under it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has experimented feeding the creature undead flesh, and then testing for any alterations to the scorpion's natural venom. The macabre experiment has turned the beast into a Monstrosity and has given it an evil disposition. Its eyes have grown reddish in tone and its poison has manifested additional properties.", + "There are three full vials of the scorpion's tainted venom. Treat each of the vials as vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Wyvern Poison|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), except that those that fail the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against the poison have their maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reduced by an amount equal to the Poison damage. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drained Gazelles", + "entries": [ + "The gazelles are not restrained but are far too frail to move. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been using their blood to feed herself. If the characters are on good terms with the dragon, she allows the party to butcher one of them to eat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Blocked Stairs", + "entries": [ + "The small room is empty, except for a staircase descending into a lower level. The floor below, and the stairs leading down, are completely buried in sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The lower chambers were the storage rooms of the ship. Characters capable of draining the sand or burrowing through it discover a large steel chest amidst the debris. The chest is affected by an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell, cannot be broken, and requires either a {@dc 25} Strength check or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to open.", + "The chest contains 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, ten chunks of amber each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a {@item Ring of Spell Turning|XDMG} carefully placed on a soft silken surface.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not know about the chests, as the large quantity of hard-packed sand blocks her {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} uses this room to test samples, mix ingredients, and perform experiments. Two large tables fill up the corners of the room, holding vials with mysterious liquids, metal sheets with chunks of severed flesh, and pages scribbled with notes. On the table, a small glass cage holds a hyperactive jerboa encased inside, which angrily darts around in its confined space.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scribbled Notes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has discovered that blood has the property to 'destroy' the Rust of the Wasteland (see '{@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}'). The notes on the table detail her experiments to uncover this property, which involved the exsanguination of many animals. Among these notes are also records of the dragon's experiments with the jerboa in the room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enraged Jerboa", + "entries": [ + "A jerboa is a small desert rodent that resembles a fusion of a rat and a kangaroo. The floor of its cage is filled with red sand and contains several tiny skeletons. The creature runs around in distress, shrieking at anyone who approaches.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has experimented with the mental effects caused by the red sand upon animals, specifically observing them over weeks after being forced to remain in contact with the sand. She has noted that such animals exhibit extreme aggression. Despite her attempts to temper this behavior, the aggression only diminishes if the red sand is removed.", + "Anyone who tries to pet the jerboa suffers severe scratches and bites from the tiny, furious creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Experiment Room", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has prepared this room for the dissection and experimentation of creatures. A thin shelf nailed to the wall holds various tools such as scalpels, hammers, pliers, needles, and saws. An elevated platform serves as a restraining bed, equipped with manacles and leather binds.", + "At present, an Anubian mummy writhes in its restraints on the bed. A simple closed chest sits by the wall near the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been experimenting on mummies to better understand their nature. She has discovered that they are drawn to the Heka found in the amber of the region. The dragon has been 'feeding' the bound mummy large amounts of this divine energy, noting that the creature's power grows with each consumption.", + "Infused with a significant amount of Heka, the mummy uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM}. However, it cannot use its lair or Legendary Actions, nor does it have access to its Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] or Spellcasting features.", + "The {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy} is securely bound. A lever next to the platform can be pulled as an action to release the manacles. Once the manacles are opened, the mummy can easily free itself by tearing off the leather binds on its chest as an action. Freed, the {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} will attempt to slay any living creature it sees." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Chest", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Malicia's Haven", + "entries": [ + "A {@spell Magic Mouth|XPHB} spell has been cast on the door leading into this room, set to activate whenever a creature (other than {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}) approaches within 10 feet of it. In {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s draconic voice, the spell speaks: \"{@i These are my chambers. You're not welcome. Steal the amber from the chest nearby and leave. If you disturb my bed, I will kill you.}\"", + "The door is also enchanted with an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. It requires a {@dc 25} Strength check to force open or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to unlock it.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not require sleep, but she rests here to contemplate her future moves. A large bed of dirty, wet leaves, sprinkled with clumps of soil, dominates most of the room. A trail around the mound of leaves leads to a wide container filled with dirt where a tree grows from it. The tree and the surrounding area are covered in dried blood stains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bed of Compost", + "entries": [ + "As a black dragon, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s natural habitat is the swamp, and she has put an unreasonable amount of effort into creating a bed with the perfect consistency, moisture level, and volume for a creature such as herself. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is, for lack of a better word, 'peculiar' about her bed and immediately knows if anyone has disturbed or used it.", + "In the middle of her bed lies a book titled 'Dark Tales of the Beastwars,' written by multiple authors who recount their experiences and memories of the war. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been studying the abilities of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, which have been documented by soldiers who witnessed his battles against the beastfolk. She has marked every instance in the book where the Vizier is mentioned and added notes on the spells she believes he cast on those occasions. Characters who read the book (requires 30 hours to read) learn the general scope of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s spellcasting abilities.", + "Any creature that destroys her bed earns her wrath, and she will go to unreasonable lengths to destroy them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood Tree", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} knows that spilling blood in the red dunes can release water if done in large quantities, but she is unsure of the water's exact origin. In an experiment, she attempted to plant a small tree from O'grila in a clump of dirt and red sand, feeding it blood to see if it would sustain the tree. The dragon observed that no water was produced, concluding that water is only released when blood is spilled directly on the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present, she is resting on her bed while studying the Dark Tales of the Beastwars. She is open to meeting respectful visitors and willing to trade or collaborate, as long as she receives something of equal value in return. Any creature attempting to trick or deceive her will be automatically discovered if she can use her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} on them.", + "If challenged to a battle and needing an escape, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will use her Acid Breath feature to melt a hole in the deck above, and fly away." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Northspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "These mountains were once sacred to the Anubians and served as a place where pilgrims could speak directly to the Aru. The area is filled with the ruins of Anubian temples, sealed tombs, and destroyed settlements. The Will of the Sands holds great dominion over the region and frequent sandstorms often make it difficult for creatures to approach the mountains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters approaching the mountains encounter two skeletal {@creature Hook Horror|XMM|Hook Horrors} and {@dice 1d4} skeletal {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}. Controlled by the Will of the Sands, these Undead versions attack without mercy. A {@adventure flaying sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms} arrives midway through the encounter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "Zarai, a small settlement of Kirati tieflings, lies deep in the heart of the Wasteland. Once a thriving settlement, Zarai has diminished in size and now struggles to sustain itself as it once did, relying heavily on caravans passing through for supplies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "50 (86% tiefling, 8% human, 4% beastfolk, 2% other)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a respected druid, is the closest thing to a leader in Zarai." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Militia", + "entries": [ + "If the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} faces an attack, it can rally a defense force comprising 10 {@creature Tribal Warrior|MM|Tribal Warriors} [{@creature Warrior Infantry|XMM|Warriors Infantry}] and 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "Simple barter economy. The settlement offers water and information to those who visit. Residents often scour the nearby dunes for ruins, and pay caravaneers for any valuable information they acquire. This information is then sold to those who next visit the Oasis. In exchange, the people of Zarai then barter their findings for coin, food, and essential supplies." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Druid Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|XMM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "The water springs of Zarai were once the watering hole of a large group of {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars}, who used it a few times a year when they migrated across the Wasteland. The original Kirati who settled in Zarai were almost run out by the boars during their first meeting. Eli, whose magic allows him to speak with the animals, convinced them to share the water springs with the Kirati. Now, groups of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars} occasionally arrive at Zarai every month in order to peacefully drink from the springs and rest, before continuing through their migration. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} was the name of the pack's leader who, after several migrations through Zarai and lengthy conversations with Eli, befriended the druid and became his life-long companion. The tavern in Zarai was named after the boar in its honor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is Eli's best friend and companion. He uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM}, except he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 4, and can attack twice with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Additionally, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} can understand the rough meaning of words spoken to him in {@language Common|XPHB}, the result of Eli's training of the mighty beast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Eli_Elaia.webp" + }, + "title": "Eli Elaia" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Lonely Ogre", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} (LE male {@creature Ogre|XMM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here.", + "The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for ogres. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "When the characters pass through Zarai, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} offers his services as a Hauler to assist with carrying their supplies on their journeys (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). Should any of the residents notice this, they will attempt to persuade the characters not to mistreat or enslave him but to provide him with a fair deal for his work.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Zug Zug", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom|Ogre} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Oasis_of_Zarai.webp" + }, + "title": "The Oasis of Zarai" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Zarai", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Oasis of Zarai' map. The small village hugs the southern portion of the large natural spring of water that supports it, while the northern portion is covered in a dense thicket of trees and spiny bushes. Leaves and small clumps of red sand float over the surface of the water and a healthy number of fish swim under their shadow.", + "Around thirty buildings have been erected in the settlement, but ten of them are empty and derelict. Visitors are welcome to use the empty houses during their stay.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gazebo", + "entries": [ + "A small causeway extends into the spring, leading to an earthen platform at its center. Here, the locals have built a comfortable gazebo. The area is often occupied by {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}, who enjoys lounging by the entrance, while stray boars frequently use the causeway to drink from the spring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "A tall and ancient monument stands near the main square of the village. The white obelisk is adorned with Anubian hieroglyphics carved into its surface.", + "This is an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. The villagers are aware of its magical properties and have used its power sparingly over the years to cure diseases and heal their wounds. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} has 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber stored in his house, which he saves to use with the obelisk when needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk Tavern", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Zarai. It is owned by an elderly tiefling woman named Luna Lu and managed by a lizardfolk named Ssk'ar.", + "Ssk'ar serves a unique drink of its own making called 'mudclaw mead.' This thick, white broth resembles more of a soup than a drink. It is crafted by boiling chunks of ankheg until the meat dissolves into a liquid, which is then mixed with a mead. Mudclaw mead is heavy and sweet, with a fishy taste that lingers for hours. Its alcohol content is potent enough to cause a full blackout if finished entirely. Caravaneers sip it gradually over the course of their travels.", + "Mudclaw mead is popular and contributes significantly to the settlement's income. Unfortunately, Ssk'ar has run out of ankheg meat. The lizardfolk is willing to pay the characters 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, scavenged from the desert, for an entire fresh ankheg carcass." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c63" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c63" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sands of No Return", + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland extends for hundreds of miles to the east. Its borders are patrolled by dangerous clans of xenophobic and superstitious centaurs who kill trespassers on sight. The orcs of O'grila have battled these centaurs for decades, vying for control over their verdant plateau. Occasionally, titanic sand worms can be seen roaming this region, and the orcs suspect that the centaurs have learned how to tame them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too far into the Sands of No Return have an {@chance 80} chance of encountering a warband of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Centaur|MM|Centaurs} [{@creature Centaur Trooper|XMM}] and a {@chance 20} chance of encountering a ravenous {@creature Purple Worm|XMM} swimming through the dunes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows from the summit of the Twin Peaks of O'grila, through the Gray Forest, and into the Wasteland. The main river splits into several streams that travel through underground tunnels; as these tunnels near the overheated ground of Mount Khalazaar, the water heats into steam which bursts forth through cracks and geysers found throughout the region. The steam creates a hot mist that blankets the area, clouding vision and disorienting travelers. Constant orc in-fighting in the Gray Forest causes the Issith River to run heavy with blood, which naturally clears the red sand of the Wasteland wherever the river flows.", + "The Scalding Mists are always considered to be a zone of Extreme Heat (see {@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}). Additionally, visibility here is restricted to a range of 60 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salamanders in the Mist", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} have constructed a few scattered villages concealed within the mist, subsisting by hunting the few beasts that dare to drink from the Issith Cauldron (see 'Issith Cauldron'). Characters exploring the region eventually encounter two {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} and their three {@creature Hell Hound|XMM|Hell Hound} pets, out on the hunt for remorhaz. These {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} are not aggressive but wish to be left alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Issith Cauldron", + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows into a vast, boiling lake called the Issith Cauldron. This is the largest source of 'drinkable' water in the region, though its scalding heat deters all but the most desperate. Creatures that drink from the lake take {@damage 2d6} Fire damage per gallon they consume, and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage at the start of each of their turns while submerged in its waters. Creatures with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Fire damage can drink from and submerge in the lake without harm.", + "The lake is a frequent watering spot for {@creature Remorhaz|XMM}, {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, and {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, though these creatures are often hunted by the local {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is known to visit the Issith Cauldron to bathe (she enjoys the pain).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage, the Marid", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|XMM} named {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB}.", + "As the {@spell Wish|XPHB} stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no {@spell Wish|XPHB} can undo another (see {@adventure Laws of a Wish|SoD|15|Laws of a Wish} on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}).", + "While shackled, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can do nothing but speak, and is {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a {@creature Harpy|XMM}, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact.", + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} spends her time humming her beautiful melodies, and any creature that submerges their head into the lake can hear them with perfect clarity. A character who hears her song may attempt to dive and follow it to the source by succeeding on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. When the characters first approach her, they are ambushed by a number of {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} equal to the number of characters present\u2014guardians to keep her imprisoned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mirage", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can speak while underwater and offers the characters a {@spell Wish|XPHB} if they can free her from her binds. She explains the unique condition required to break them. If they fail to do so, she tells them of the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) and the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} found inside. To aid them, she allows one of the characters to tear off the precious gold necklace from her neck\u2014studded with sapphires and worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}\u2014and instructs them to trade it to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} in exchange for the lamp.", + "Though {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} knows the characters must find the two halves of the Scarab Key to locate the treasury, she has no knowledge of who currently possesses them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "This mountain range shields the lush lands of O'grila from the spread of the Rust. As a result, O'grila has remained out of reach for the Will of the Sands.", + "{@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are the sole inhabitants of the Southspire Mountains, having hunted all else in the region to extinction. Occasionally, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fleeing from O'grila take refuge here, but they rarely survive for long before the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} find them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Scaling the mountain takes three days. Each day, every creature must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "If the characters attempt to climb the mountain, they are noticed and attacked by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are hungry and thirsty. They can be appeased with 1 unit worth of Traveling Supplies per peryton. If their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 10, they will flee." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Valley of Moving Shadows (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Valley of Moving Shadows is located atop the Southspire Mountains. It stretches one mile in length and a half-mile across. Dense forests of darkwood trees fringe the valley, while a large freshwater pond occupies the center. Akin to an animal graveyard, the ground is strewn with hundreds of skeletons, victims of the master of this domain.", + "This valley is home to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} of unusual size who has become a legend among the orcs of O'grila, who believe her to be unkillable. For hundreds of years, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has survived countless battles against the orcs, which have left her body riddled with scars. Most notably, the flesh on her head has rotted away from suffering so many wounds, leaving it exposed to the bone. Her terrifying skeletal look has reinforced the orcs' belief that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is, in fact, an undead spirit that returns to life each time she is killed.", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s lair is a massive cave perched atop a cliff face that looms over the large pond in the valley (see 'Gorgoroth's Lair'). Exceedingly evil and cruel, this monstrosity takes pleasure in denying the pond's water to other creatures. She often spends hours on her roost, vigilantly ensuring that no creature dares to approach for a drink. Consequently, countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} hover endlessly above the valley, circling in wait for a chance to quench their thirst the moment {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} departs. Occasionally, a {@creature Peryton|XMM}, either too bold or too desperate, strays close to the pond, only for {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} to emerge from the shadows of her lair to ambush and strangle the trespasser. These attacks are typically drawn out and torturous, made to serve as a gruesome warning to the other {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} watching fearfully from above.", + "The Valley of Moving Shadows derives its name from the countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that crisscross its skies, whose cursed shadows eerily mimic human forms.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Challenging Gorgoroth", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM}, with the exception that her size is Huge and her Intelligence score is 13 (+1). She can understand and speak {@language Common|XPHB}, {@language Orcish|XPHB} and {@language Elvish|XPHB}; though she never speaks. Additionally, she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from nonmagical attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "Floating within the grastric acid of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details on the relic, see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Gorgoroth.webp" + }, + "title": "Gorgoroth" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are 7th level or higher, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has 265 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 17, and any creature {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by her talons takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) Bludgeoning damage at the start of that creature's turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "See {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, describe her dramatic fall where she appears utterly vanquished. At an opportune point moments later, she defies fate and rises with half her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, as befits the tales of her legend. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} then gains a special initiative count of 20 (losing all initiative ties) and attacks for one final round. If in the Southspire Mountains, then at the end of that round, the horde of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} flying above descends upon {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}, tearing at her flesh with their talons. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} meets her true end as the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} tear out her still-beating heart, which is then shredded by the frenzied mob. If not at her home, then {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} flees to it at the end of the round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} exhibits a sadistic preference for leaving her foes at the cusp of death, which is highlighted by her desire to not attack those making {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}. However, if {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} observes a creature healing her wounded victims, she will prioritize the healer and ensure they do not survive. She does not retreat while in the Valley of Moving Shadows, fearing the perception of weakness by the countless {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} circling overhead. Elsewhere, she retreats to the valley when reduced to below 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorgoroth's Lair (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s lair is an open cave located 400 feet up the Valley of Moving Shadows, on a tall, rocky cliff face.", + "Without a flying speed or other means to reach it, characters must resort to climbing the cliff, which requires {@b 2 hours}. The surface is slippery and with poor handholds, requiring a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to properly climb. On a failure, the character falls a number of feet equal to twenty times the amount by which they failed the check. Inside the cave, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s nest is built atop a large pile of bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "An orc chieftain once led a legion of orcs to the mountain, determined to end the bird's reign of terror. Now, their skeletons form the base of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s nest. In a darkened corner of the cave lies the skeletal remains of the warchief, still equipped with the magical items he had hoped to use against the monstrosity. The cadaver is clad in a {@item +1 Half Plate|XDMG|Half Plate +1} armor and wields Grimgore (see below).", + "Amidst the countless feathers scattered throughout the cave, one stands out for its size and vibrant array of colors. Characters who search the lair and succeed at a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check can find a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} nestled among the rest of the plumage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimgore", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as {@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom}, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the Southspire Mountains. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "{@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom} functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG|Greataxe +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "Once a thriving city of Anubia, it now lies half-sunken beneath the dunes. This location is described in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Wound", + "entries": [ + "A massive chasm has torn open the ground between the two peaks of the Northspire Mountains, stretching 16 miles in length and descending to an unknown depth. This fissure was one of the original craters from which the Darakni launched their attack on the Anubian Empire, emerging as an endless swarm threatening to devour everything in their path. These dark depths lead to numerous underground tunnels the Darakni use to travel across the land.", + "Swarms of insects fly and burrow throughout the area, nesting around large hives that rise from the ground like spires. Thousands of skeletons controlled by the Will of the Sands perpetually battle the monstrous insects.", + "The ruins of the Old Kingdom\u2014gnoll cities from before the arrival of the Aru\u2014are scattered throughout The Wound.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters are attacked on each hexagon they travel to while in The Wound. There is a {@chance 25} chance of encountering two {@creature Chasme|XMM} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, a {@chance 25} chance of encountering a living hive (use the statistics of a {@creature Shambling Mound|XMM}) and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}, and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering two skeletal giants (use the statistics for {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Thornweald", + "entries": [ + "A thornweald is an eerie, tangled labyrinth of vines and briars. Dense thickets of thorny vines weave together to form natural barriers, passages, tunnels, and canopies. Glades in the vines allow creatures to live within its embrace, while the spined walls protect them from predators and the canopies protect them from the sun.", + "The thorny plants subsist by cutting and prickling those who pass through it. The blood they spill seeps into the ground, removing some of the Rust in the area, and allowing water to filter up to feed the plants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through thornweald have a {@chance 50} chance of encountering {@dice 2d4} hungry {@creature Grick|XMM|Gricks} and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering a {@creature Shambling Mound|XMM} composed of thorny vines." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling through Thornweald", + "entries": [ + "Travel through a thornweald is slow and perilous, as dense undergrowth obscures the uneven ground and makes it painfully easy to step on sharp needles.", + "Creatures can safely travel through a thornweald while traveling at a slow pace. If traveling at a normal or fast pace, the creature takes 1 point of damage for every mile of thornweald they travel through." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Thornweald.webp" + }, + "title": "Patch of Thornweald" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Swine", + "entries": [ + "Areas of thornweald are the home of swine, a group of beastfolk who possess the features of boars. Swine are usually aggressive, but can be bribed with offerings of roots and mushrooms, which they then plant in their boughs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Swine use the statistics of {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}, with the exception that they are not Lycanthropes. As such, they do not get any of the benefits associated with Lycanthropy, such as their ability to change shape, their {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunities} to damage, and so on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters that spend longer than a day traveling through a thornweald, encounter three {@b swine} and a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} protecting the perimeter of one of their settlements. The {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} has been awakened, as per the spell {@spell Awaken|XPHB}. The swine forbid the characters from going any further and demand they turn back. If bribed with supplies (at least 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies), the swine agree to escort the characters through the thicket. While being escorted, creatures can travel at a fast pace without taking damage from the vines." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, this plateau bore witness to the moment when the Aru first arrived in this world. Once revered as the most sacred territory of the Anubians, the land now hosts a diverse population of orcs, ogres, cyclops, and hill giants, as well as the dinosaurs they tame. These varied communities are dispersed across the expanse, all nominally subjects of the Kingdom of O'grila. King Balorog, an aging orc warchief, rules over this kingdom with fragile authority, struggling to unify the disparate tribes that inhabit the plateau.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Twin Peaks of O'grila", + "entries": [ + "Perfect green boughs, crystal-clear river waters, aweinspiring mountain views, and serene pastoral prairies grace the high mesa above the plateau. The ruins of ancient Anubian cities, glorious and brilliant, hide amidst this terrene paradise. These cities, believed to be bathed in gold, are protected by a titanic winged serpent said to control all the dinosaurs of the region. Only those blessed by this demigod are protected from the beasts that roam this idyllic realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gray Woods", + "entries": [ + "This collection of forests house a large concentration of orcs and ogres rebelling against the rule of King Balorog. {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} also hunt these forests for food and hearts. The forest derives its name from the ash that blankets its trees, produced by the frequent eruptions of Mount Khalazaar to the west." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Westspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "For decades, these mountains have been a battleground for {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, and {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, all vying for dominance over the natural beasts that seek sanctuary here. Recently, scores of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have migrated here from the Southspire Mountains\u2014driven away by overpopulation and a healthy fear of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have struck a deal with a young dryad named Ashae (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}), allowing them to hunt the animals under her protection in exchange for the still-beating hearts of any humanoids they can capture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "This section presents a collection of encounters designed for the Wasteland. It includes encounters with people, beasts, and monsters that can be used for roleplay or for combat. It also includes interesting locations and treasures that the characters can find as they traverse the dunes.", + "Encounters can happen either randomly or whenever you, as the GM, feel it is suitable. Generally speaking, one combat encounter every two days of travel and one interesting find every three to four days of travel is appropriate. Be mindful that characters will not be able to take {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB|Long Rests} while they are out traveling the Wasteland, so even Easy Difficulty encounters will risk taxing the party over a long journey.", + "To leave these encounters to chance instead of deciding them yourself, roll a {@dice 2d6} every day and consult the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table below. If the result is doubles (both dice showing the same number), an environmental hazard is in effect. If so, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. {@adventure Hazards|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazards} are described further ahead.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 2d6}", + "Wasteland Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2-3", + "Creature Encounter While Camping" + ], + [ + "4-6", + "Creature Encounter While Traveling" + ], + [ + "7", + "Creature Encounter While Sleeping" + ], + [ + "8-9", + "No Encounter" + ], + [ + "10-12", + "Interesting Find" + ] + ] + }, + "When a creature encounter occurs, roll a {@dice d20} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table. For a hazard, roll a {@dice d6} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. If an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} is discovered, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "Creature encounters are detailed below, while {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom|Interesting Finds}, and {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Creature Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Each creature encounter has been balanced to be a Medium Difficulty encounter for characters of the specified level, unless otherwise noted.", + "Encounters with a Varied Difficulty are designed with multiple difficulty levels in mind. For these encounters, you must select the option that correctly corresponds to the character's level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rerolling Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Rather than having the luck of the dice force players to experience the same encounter multiple times, it might be best to reroll whenever you roll the same encounter twice. This way your players can get to experience a wider arrangement of scenarios and the different dangers that lurk in the Wasteland. However, encounters with a 'Varied' recommended level are designed to be fought multiple times throughout the course of {@i Sands of Doom}. As such, those are perfectly fine to be played more than once provided the characters are of a different level than the time they first fought the encounter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Creatures", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Encounter", + "Recommended Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}", + "8th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Bulette|SoD|6|Bulettes}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Water Elemental|SoD|6|Water Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Air Elemental|SoD|6|Air Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Mummy|SoD|6|Mummy}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "9-10", + "{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "11-12", + "{@adventure Beastfolk|SoD|6|Beastfolk}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "13", + "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SoD|6|Dinosaurs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "14", + "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "15", + "{@adventure Wyverns|SoD|6|Wyverns}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "16", + "{@adventure Manticores|SoD|6|Manticores}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "17", + "{@adventure Ankhegs|SoD|6|Ankhegs}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "18", + "{@adventure Perytons|SoD|6|Perytons}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "19", + "{@adventure Bandits|SoD|6|Bandits}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "20", + "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SoD|6|Wild Beasts}", + "5th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Hazards", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Wasteland Hazard" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Blowout|SoD|6|Blowout}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Mirage|SoD|6|Mirage}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Dunevine|SoD|6|Dunevine}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Interesting Find", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Interesting Find" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "{@adventure Desert Herds|SoD|6|Desert Herds}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SoD|6|Hidden Oasis}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|6|Sand Spirits}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dunevine.webp" + }, + "title": "Dunevine" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Quicksand.webp" + }, + "title": "Quicksand" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Adventurer_vs_Anubians.webp" + }, + "title": "An adventurer challenges an Anubian battlegroup" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Air Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Among the elements, the Wasteland serves as an unexpectedly potent conduit for elemental air. When air currents of drastically different temperatures meet\u2014such as the collision of cold sea winds with the warm winds of the dunes\u2014powerful tornadoes are created. The immense destructive force of these tornadoes occasionally opens fleeting rifts to the elemental plane of air, through which {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} emerge into the dunes. These elementals, enshrouded in cyclones of sand and Rust they cannot escape, are driven mad by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}, mad enough to believe it can escape its torment and return to the elemental plane of air by spilling enough blood.", + "The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} whips up sand and grit from the dunes, forming a small, contained sandstorm around itself. This sandstorm has a 20-foot radius centered on the air elemental. Within this radius, the area is considered a 'flaying sandstorm' {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}. The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} can see through the sandstorm as if it were not there. Creatures inside the sandstorm have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all Melee attacks against the {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}.", + "Characters who notice the small sandstorm approaching in the distance can make a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to identify it as unnatural. A {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) or {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that the sandstorm is caused by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} at its center. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear the elemental's anguished cries, repeatedly screaming: \"{@i Blood shall set me free!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankhegs", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are driven to hunt in packs to defend themselves against the more powerful {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} that patrol their territories. As they are not naturally inclined to pack behavior, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are often greedy and snappy with each other. When an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} captures prey, it typically abandons its companions to eat alone. If a victim falls between two {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, they might either fight over the meal or play tugof- war with the corpse until it splits, each {@creature Ankheg|XMM} taking its share.", + "Preferring to live in underground tunnels, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} favor hunting in areas where they can easily burrow, which does not include sand. When encountering {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, assume that the surrounding terrain is craggy. Tunnels created by {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are traversable and can be used to track them if they flee, but these tunnels collapse within {@dice 1d4} hours.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The ground trembles briefly before {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} burst out to attack the characters. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or lower are {@condition Surprised|XPHB}. The {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are poorly coordinated and each attack a different target. If an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} reduces a creature to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} them (if it hasn't already), then drags them toward the hole from which it emerged in order to flee with its meal.", + "The Acid Spray of the {@creature Ankheg|XMM} doubles as their digestive enzyme, which they need in order to feed. As a result, they spray it only as a last resort. {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} that use their Acid Spray cannot devour any prey they capture for 8 hours." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Gnoll battlegroups from the Anubian army march from the east, originating from Kunaten Keep and spreading in all directions.", + "These Anubians are defined by their strategic skill. Far more than a coalition of simple gnolls, they are a highly trained and experienced military force. As the adventure progresses and the characters gain notoriety among the Anubians, the gnolls will develop strategies to counter their abilities. For example, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics} might use {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on characters who rely on enchantments while scouts will be cautious of fast characters they know can easily reach them.", + "If the party continues to exploit a highly effective strategy that the gnolls cannot handle, the Anubian leaders will commission {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} with the required magic to counter it. Portray them as a force that adapts to the characters' actions, rather than mindless gnolls sent to the slaughter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters determines the type of Anubian battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom} table. As the characters progress and time advances in {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian forces grow stronger, as portrayed by their increasing difficulty relative to character's level." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Frontliners such as footmen and brutes form phalanxes to prevent enemies from reaching the backline, while benefiting from their Pack Tactics feature. Ranged attackers target the weakest foes they can see, while staying clear of melee combat. Anubian training regimens emphasize targeting flying enemies; rogues use bolas to restrain these targets, while all spellcasters focus on them with their magic.", + "The Anubians react with hostility if they know the characters to be enemies, or if they opently display {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Otherwise, the Anubians simply threaten characters to stay out of their way.", + "Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what the battlegroup is doing: (1) scouting the nearest marked location on the map, (2) searching or hunting for the characters, (3) distracted while camping for the day, or (4) hungry and hunting for food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Platinum is the currency of the Anubian Empire. Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Additionally, each {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus} carries a chunk of Amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as a spellcasting focus." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Anubian Battlegroup", + "colLabels": [ + "Level", + "Battlegroup", + "Difficulty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-10", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen} at the front, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts} at the back, and one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} in the middle.", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "6th", + "One {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom} charges forward, supported by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom} and one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}, while two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues} ambush the characters from behind (a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 16 or higher is needed to spot them).", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "7th", + "One {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom} leads a squad consisting of two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Curse-Bringers} and one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Hard" + ], + [ + "8th", + "A powerful battlegroup consisting of two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} flanking one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}. The group is supported from the back by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, and one {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}. The battlegroup is led by an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} who charges first.", + "Deadly" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Enchanter.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Enchanter" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Banner.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Magus.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Magus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Bandits living in the dunes are almost always human. Many were either exiled from their homelands for crimes they committed or came as part of organized criminal efforts to ambush Kirati caravans transporting magical treasure from Anubian ruins. Either way, the Anubian awakening has drastically reduced the number of caravans passing through the Wasteland. With nothing to plunder, these bandits are starving for supplies.", + "Desperation and hunger drives these bandits to attack any group of travelers they meet, even if they are well defended.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters a group of bandits consisting of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}, and a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} that leads them. The bandits have half as many camels as they have riders, so each camel is ridden by two bandits except for the bandit captain which rides alone. The characters and the bandits spot each other from hundreds of feet away.", + "The bandit captain is named Hussar, a tanned handsome man with sharp green eyes. The bandits approach and surround the characters, while Hussar kindly demands the characters give them half of their supplies. If the characters refuse, the bandits attack to kill. A successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check causes Hussar to reconsider and retreat (which he does to secretly gather more men).", + "If the bandits retreat, they return the next day with an additional {@creature Berserker|XMM} and {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}. They track the characters throughout the day and wait until nightfall to ambush them in their camp. Characters keeping watch with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} score of 16 or higher will notice them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The bandits' hideout is within an hour's ride from the site of the encounter. The hideout is a cave system filled with barrels and crates that once held supplies stolen from caravaneers. Tracking the bandits to their hideout is easy ({@dc 10}), as tracks remain clear in the sand for days.", + "The bandit hideout holds 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure, including trinkets and baubles stolen from Kirati caravans. It also contains 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies for each bandit encountered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "Although much of the Wasteland is barren, the land is vast and inhabited by a diverse array of native demihuman species that roam its deserts and fight for survival. Unless provoked, these beastfolk prefer not to antagonize the characters.", + "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} seek information and {@item Gold|XDMG}, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounters", + "entries": [ + "To determine which tribe of beastfolk the characters encounter, roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the entries below and the {@table Wasteland Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom} table. Unless otherwise specified, assume that each beastfolk carries 2 units worth of Traveling Supplies on their person.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has successfully established contact with various human bandits of the Wasteland. The bandits trade information on the movements of the Kirati, the Anubians, newly discovered Oases, and buried ruins in the dunes. In exchange, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} provides the brigands with Weapons, Poisons, Camels, and Food.", + "These beastfolk are currently traveling to a hidden Oasis a few hours away, where they expect to meet a group of Bandits. The {@creature Ogre|SandsOfDoom|Ogres} each carry enormous bags containing 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies.", + "You can refer to the 'Bandit' encounter in this chapter for information about the bandits found in the Wasteland. Use the number of bandits and the statistics provided there if you need to populate the newly found Oasis as needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "These Lizardfolk are Scouts searching for Ankheg warrens to clear out and use as outposts or new homes. With the Ankheg's breeding season approaching, these creatures will build tunnels deep enough to reach water in order to create a moist environment for their young. These tunnels can be repurposed by Lizardfolk communities. {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards} are adept at sensing ankheg pheromones and are guiding the Lizardfolk in search of these warrens." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaurs and Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} of the Mok'Tar clan and the {@creature Harpy|SandsOfDoom|Harpies} of the Arrakia tribes have been trying to form an alliance with the {@creature Peryton|SandsOfDoom|Perytons} of the Wasteland to fight against Al'Kirat. These beastfolk typically meet atop the mountains of the region. In this encounter, the beastfolk are returning from a disappointing meeting. The perytons, having recently struck a deal with a {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} (see {@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove (Oasis)}), are well-fed and content, leaving them uninterested in warring against a city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "With large communities north of the Northspire Mountains, and a few settlements inside the patches of thornweald in Kirat, the swine occasionally travel across the Wasteland to scavenge for specific roots that grow under the sand. They bring scores of boars with them on their journeys, who have a keen sense of smell and can detect the plants several feet below the earth. Their primary target is spindleroot, a green vine with red spines whose sap can replace the agate material component in the {@spell Awaken|XPHB} spell. The spell is used by druids in their tribes to awaken giant boars\u2014an important ritual for the swine." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Harpy.webp" + }, + "title": "Harpy" + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Beastfolk", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Beastfolk Tribe", + "Difficulty Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and one {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]", + "5th" + ], + [ + "2", + "One Lizard {@creature Lizard King|MM|King}/{@creature Lizard Queen|MM|Queen} [{@creature Lizardfolk Sovereign|XMM}], one {@creature Lizardfolk Shaman|MM|Lizardfolk Shaman} [{@creature Lizardfolk Geomancer|XMM}], {@dice 2d4} {@creature Lizardfolk|MM|Lizardfolks} [{@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}, {@dice 2d6} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars}, and an amount of {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars} equal to the number of {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}. Swine are not Lycanthropes and lack any of the abilities typically associated with Lycanthropy.", + "8th" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bulettes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} are the apex predators of the Wasteland, roaming wherever they please and devouring whatever they encounter. All creatures flee in terror at the sight of a {@creature Bulette|XMM}. Even those who could band together to defeat one know better than to try, understanding that the terrifying creature cannot be intimidated and will fight to the death, leaving destruction in its wake.", + "The arrival of a bulette in an area resembles an apocalyptic event. Earthquakes shake the ground, sinkholes open across the landscape, dunes collapse into landslides, rock formations crack and shatter, and the screeching sound of the monstrosity can be heard rumbling from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a single {@creature Bulette|XMM} burrowing beneath the earth in pursuit of two panicked {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM|Rhinoceroses} running for their lives. The party find themselves in the path of the charging rhinoceroses, who charge and attack the characters in their panic. The {@creature Bulette|XMM} begins the encounter underground, and bursts out at the end of the first round of combat, taking its turn immediately after. The rhinoceroses attempt to run away in the second round of combat.", + "The {@creature Bulette|XMM} considers horses and camels a delicacy and prioritizes eating them, while it finds the meat of dwarves and elves disgusting and avoids attacking them. If the {@creature Bulette|XMM} detects a horse or camel, it will visibly shift its focus toward it. Upon killing one, it will grab the animal with its mouth and drag it underground\u2014supplies and all. The {@creature Bulette|XMM} digs faster than most creatures can sprint, so if it snatches one of the party's Haulers, there is likely no recovering it or the supplies it carried. In such a case, assume the Hauler held 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies. If there are no horses or camels present, the {@creature Bulette|XMM} never retreats and fights to the death.", + "If you plan to have the {@creature Bulette|XMM} attack one of the party's Haulers, be sure to use context clues to signal it, so that the players have an opportunity to react and protect their Hauler." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "The dinosaurs that roam the Wasteland are those that have unwillingly broken free from their masters. Their orc riders may have perished in battle, or they might have been set free for being too aggressive or growing too old. Trained from birth to fight anything that is not an orc, ogre, or giant, these dinosaurs struggle to resist this instinct.", + "These dinosaurs resemble birds more than reptiles, with brightly colored feathers and long tails adorned with plumage that forms intricate designs and shapes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the party determines the type of dinosaurs they encounter, as outlined in the Dinosaurs of the Wasteland table.", + "The dinosaurs stand 100 feet away and nervously study the characters. Those who succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check notice that the dinosaurs are uneasy and will attack at the slightest provocation. Quietly stepping back will defuse the situation, otherwise they attack. Orcs in the party automatically know this information. The dinosaurs flee when at least half of their numbers have been killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak with animals can calm the dinosaurs with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling} or {@skill Persuasion}) check. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} automatically succeed in this check and can communicate with the dinosaurs without needing special magic.", + "The dinosaurs are lost and long for the jungles of O'grila. Characters who resolve this encounter peacefully and guide the dinosaurs toward their homeland receive a blessing the next time they sleep. In their dreams, they walk through a jungle filled with feathered dinosaurs and are greeted by a titanic, rainbow-colored winged serpent that bows at the party, thanking them for guiding her children back to her.", + "Upon waking, all characters may select an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest. It is permanently increased by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dinosaur.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dinosaurs of the Dunes", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Dinosaurs" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Triceratops|XMM}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorgoroth", + "entries": [ + "Known as the 'Devourer of Orcs', {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is a massive and monstrous {@creature Peryton|XMM}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is described in the {@adventure Valley of Moving Shadows|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "Those discovered by the sadistic {@creature Peryton|XMM} are attacked, not for food or territory, but for entertainment. One of her favorite pastimes is to {@action Grapple|XPHB} humanoids and watch them scream as she lifts them into the sky. She then drops them from an altitude that breaks their bones and causes excruciating pain\u2014but does not kill them. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} leaves her victims to writhe in agony until the desert claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters sense powerful tremors in the ground as a stampede of {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} runs through the Wasteland. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} spotted the {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} and began screeching while diving towards them, causing the herd to flee in terror. She {@action Grapple|XPHB|Grapples} one {@creature Elephant|XMM} with her talons, lifts it hundreds of feet into the air, and drops it to the ground. Unfortunately for the characters, the {@creature Elephant|XMM} lands close to them. The animal survives the fall with most of its bones broken, squealing in anguish.", + "As she approaches the {@creature Elephant|XMM}, seeking to torture the poor beast, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has a chance of spotting the characters. To {@action Hide|XPHB} from the monstrous creature, characters must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If they do not {@action Hide|XPHB} in {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover}, the DC increases by 5 due to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s 'Keen Sight' feature.", + "If they are spotted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} attacks the characters until one or two are left at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, before departing with the crippled {@creature Elephant|XMM} in her talons. She also retreats if she falls below 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire need not condescend to explore the lands under his rule. Using the power of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can take direct control over the body of one of his subjects. This ability allows him to observe and communicate across vast distances.", + "Upon learning that the characters possess one or more {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} dispatches scouts and hunters to track them down. When he finds them, he offers them a place in his army. Then, if rejected, he sends powerful battlegroups to eliminate them.", + "This encounter only transpires if the characters have at least one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} under their control. If they have none, reroll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table to get a different encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched one of his loyal High Priests, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), to track and meet with the party. Fate has now brought him before the party.", + "Once he locates the characters, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} approaches them with an Anubian battlegroup under his command. Refer to the {@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians} encounter on this chapter to determine the composition of the battlegroup, as appropriate to the characters' level. Additionally, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds an Anubian slave in chains (use the statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}). The slave has manacles on its wrists and a metal neck brace connected to a chain which {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} maintains a veneer of civility and introduces himself as the Pharaoh's loyal vassal. He explains to the characters that the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess rightfully belong to the Anubian Empire and that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wishes to speak with them personally. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then offers a few unhelpful suggestions to prepare them for their audience with the Pharaoh, such as 'refraining from weeping in joy when beholding Ammu's divine presence' and to 'restrain themselves from kissing his feet.'", + "When ready, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} unshackles the slave and uses a special coin (see 'Treasure') to inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} that the characters are prepared to witness his magnificence. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} then employs the power of his {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to take complete control over the slave's body and uses it to communicate directly with the characters. The Pharaoh questions them about their goals and allegiances, and finally offers them a chance to join him. He declares that his new world will need skilled warriors to rule the kingdoms he will conquer, before offering those positions to the characters. In return, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} demands submission and obedience, with his first command being to assist him in the attack against Al'Kirat. If they accept, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invites them to meet him in person (see '{@adventure Lord Ammu's War Camp|SoD|13|Lord Ammu's War Camp}', on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). If they refuse, the enraged Pharaoh orders {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} to kill them, joining the battle through his possession.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} and his battlegroup fight the characters if ordered to do so, but the High Priest will flee if the battle turns against him. At the beginning of the encounter, he uses an action to summon a mighty tree using the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. When he decides to escape, he casts the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB}, linking this tree to another he created within the Anubian war camp. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then enters the tree to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage, and knows the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB} which he can cast once per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can claim if they defeat him and prevent his escape. He wears a tall and rectangular hat adorned with gold filigree worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, four small bracers made of beaten gold worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and twelve gold teeth worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds a magical coin featuring the image of two sphinxes back-to-back. This is a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, but it can be used to talk with the holder of its twin for up to 1 minute." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Hamza.webp" + }, + "title": "Hamza and the Flail of Reeds" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Crook_Possession.webp" + }, + "title": "Possession of the Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} require something no other monstrous denizen of the dunes needs: iron. The {@creature Manticore|XMM}'s teeth, claws, and tail spikes are made of iron, which only grows when their diet is rich in the mineral. Because their bodies have evolved to require high quantities of iron to survive, manticores die without it.", + "Intelligent enough to reason and capable of speech, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} threaten travelers carrying iron unless tributed a healthy supply of it. This is made easier by the fact that Manticores can smell iron from up to 60 feet away.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince a manticore to trade information for iron. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} are well-informed about their habitats, including the creatures that live there and any locations of interest in the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Manticore|XMM} standing on a high ledge, glaring down at them. In a highpitched, squeaky voice characteristic of {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores}, it demands a tribute of iron in exchange for their passage. A single large object made of iron or steel, such as a {@filter Sword|items|miscellaneous=|search=sword} or a {@item Shield|XPHB}, will satisfy its demand. The manticore warns that refusal will result in it returning with several more of its kind, and the required tribute will be tripled. The {@creature Manticore|XMM} departs if attacked or refused.", + "If the {@creature Manticore|XMM} departs without its tribute, it returns a few hours later accompanied by an additional {@dice 1d4} {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} (minimum of 1). The {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} reiterate their demands, mocking the characters for their foolishness. If the characters refuse, the manticores take to the air and attack." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Severed from the light of the Aru and driven by a ravenous hunger, these mummies have emerged to scour the Wasteland.", + "Mummies possess the ability to speak, but their overwhelming hunger leaves them obsessed with consuming life, unable to think of anything else. Deep inside, they yearn for the sweet release of true death from their eternal prison, compelling them to fight until death finally claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Mummies bury themselves in the sand during the day, remaining dormant until nightfall. If this encounter occurs while the sun is up, it instead takes place later, after the sun has set.", + "The character's level determines the type of mummy encountered, as shown in the {@table Arisen Mummies|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "Mummies are adorned with shining jewelry, making them easy to spot even in darkness. They are, however, very quiet\u2014 so characters must be paying attention in order to notice them. All characters keeping watch at night must make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. The check is made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} if the character is performing any activity that requires their focus. On a failure, the mummies gain {@status Surprised|XPHB|Surprise} for the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|XMM} carries Trinkets and Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} carries Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8 * 50} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. These items were the gnoll's most valuable possessions in life and were attached to the gnoll's cloth bindings during its mummification." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Arisen Mummies", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Mummies" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and one {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} (no lair or legendary actions)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila is predominantly home to {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, along with a large number of {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops}, and {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants}. After the Anubians awaken at the end of Chapter 4, O'grila is the first to suffer their fury. The kingdom is invaded and large portions of its land quickly fall under gnoll control. Many of those conquered and subjugated are subsequently conscripted into the war effort against Al'Kirat.", + "The thunderous screeches of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} now resound across the dunes, accompanied by the hoots and roars of the dinosaurs they ride and the earthshaking steps of the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} and Giants that march with them.", + "{@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} neither threaten, interrogate, nor take captives. When they spot a caravan, enemy army, or settlement, they raid, pillage, and move on. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} believe in achieving a glorious warrior's death; thus, they never retreat. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fight to the bitter end, often expressing gratitude to their killers in their final moments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters defines what kind of orc battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the Conscripted Orcs table. It takes a few weeks for the Anubian army to incorporate orcs into their ranks. As a result, orcs are not present as random encounters while the characters are at 5th level. If you roll this encounter and the characters are 5th level, reroll to get a different encounter.", + "The {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM} scout from the sky, screeching when it finds a target. This signals the orc battlegroup that a target is found, and to charge in its direction. Characters can spot the dragon flying 200 feet above with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Once the dragon spots the characters and screeches, the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} arrive 5 minutes later. The {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' approach is unmistakable, heralded by the howls they produce as they charge into battle, which allows the characters to prepare or fortify their position before the attack arrives.", + "The {@creature Tough|XMM|Orc} battlegroup includes two additional members who do not participate in the encounter: two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} used more as beasts of burden than warriors. Sweating profusely, exhausted, and carrying hundreds of pounds of supplies for the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} arrive late, after the combat has already concluded. If the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} have been defeated, the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} promptly surrender to the characters, offering all their supplies in exchange for their lives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Trailing behind the battlegroup, two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} carry all the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' supplies and treasure. They hold 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of plundered trinkets, along with 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} paid by the Anubians. Each {@creature Ogre|XMM} also carries 15 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Conscripted Orcs", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Orcs Battlegroup" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 1d6+2} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogres} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}], one {@creature Ogre|XMM} in {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}, one {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} [{@creature Berserker|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, {@dice 3d6} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the {@adventure Wasteland are described|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that descend upon them with the intent to harvest their hearts. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} fight from 30 feet in the air, using their 60 feet of movement to dive 30 feet down to attack, before Flying 30 feet back up into the air. The shadows of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} resemble assassins holding daggers." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Elemental", + "entries": [ + "Much like the water they are made of, {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} are often imprisoned deep under the red sands by the corruptive Rust that infuses the dunes, driving them to fury and madness. Sometimes they are able to break through to the surface, where they seek to drench themselves in blood to cleanse the Rust and ease their despair.", + "The Rust within their bodies prevents these {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} from maintaining their natural watery form, forcing them to adopt an earthen appearance that is anathema to their nature. This transformation makes them resemble something more akin to a mud or quicksand elemental. Though they function like\u2014and use the statblocks for\u2014traditional {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals}, these beings loathe their form and long for freedom and purity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "This encounter always occurs in an area of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}. Whenever you roll for this encounter, a {@adventure Quicksand Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand} is included in addition to any other hazard at play. Furthermore, this encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling. If set to trigger while party is camping, it instead takes place the next time they travel. While traveling, have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", + "A {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} resides within the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, accompanied by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. These {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Elementals} aim to squeeze the blood from the characters to free themselves of the Rust that constrains them. The {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} attacks any creature that steps or falls into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, but is unable to leave it. The mephits spread out, trying to claw and drag any nearby creatures into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand} if they can." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wild Beasts", + "entries": [ + "The natural beasts of the Wasteland rarely engage with large groups of humanoids, preferring instead to hunt weak or easy prey. Typically, something unusual must occur first for a group of hyenas or a swarm of snakes to attack an adventuring party. This could happen if the party gets too close or stumbles upon the beast's nest, if the beast acts in self-defense out of fear, or if the beast has learned to exploit a natural trap (like areas of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}) and has been successful at attacking those ensnared by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the {@table Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the unfortunate bestial attack the characters face." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wild Beasts", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Unfortunate Bestial Attack" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Death Dog|XMM|Death Dogs} stalk the characters from a distance, requiring a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher to notice. These creatures patiently wait, seeking the moment when the characters are at their weakest before they strike." + ], + [ + "3", + "Roll again on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table. This encounter occurs in addition to that one. This encounter includes a {@hazard Quicksan|SandsOfDoom}, instead of any other hazard you may have rolled. A {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} dwells within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and attacks any creature that falls into the hazard. A creature with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} score of 15 or higher can spot the {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} peeking out from the sand." + ], + [ + "4", + "This encounter happens only at night. While the party sleeps, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM|Giant Constrictor Snakes} silently slither into their tents. A creature on watch can spot the snakes before they enter with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 12 or higher. Characters who are awake can attempt to pacify and remove them with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. They attack on a failure." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands possesses the power to control any creature that dies in the Wasteland, as long as the red sand covers the creature's skeleton. This corruptive process is gradual, taking several weeks for the influence to penetrate the bones. Once tainted, nothing can break its hold.", + "A skeleton under the control of the Will of the Sands has its bones stained a dark red color, and its eye sockets glow with a malevolent red light. It does not speak, surrender, or feel compassion. Its only objective is to make living creatures bleed so that their blood soaks into the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "To determine the enemies the characters will face, roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table again. The characters will encounter skeletal versions of the selected creatures. If the creatures rolled in the encounter have no skeletal form, such as an elemental, reroll until you get an encounter with creatures that do.", + "These skeletal creatures are considered Undead, do not need to breathe or eat, are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Bludgeoning damage, and are all under the control of the Will of the Sands. They retain their ability to wield weapons and use the tactics they employed in life. However, they lose any abilities their skeletal form cannot use. For instance, a creature cannot fly if its wings have no flesh.", + "The skeletons attack on sight and fight until destroyed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} are fiercely territorial, marking their domains with their venom. This thick, tar-like substance smells foul to most creatures, but is particularly nauseating to other wyverns, often causing them to retch. In combat, whenever a wyvern attacks with its stinger, it releases this noxious tar from its stinger. The tar stains clothing with an incredibly pungent odor that is nearly impossible to remove. While this scent repels wyverns and other monsters, it attracts scavengers, who are drawn to the smell as it often signals the presence of corpses left behind by wyverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Wyvern|XMM} 500 feet high in the sky. Upon noticing the characters, the {@creature Wyvern|XMM} honks loudly before flying towards the party at top speed. The characters have about a minute before it reaches them, giving them some time to prepare, run, or hide. Since {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} prefer not to fight while on the ground or enter places where they cannot fly, the characters can easily avoid the encounter by finding a cave or other form of cover.", + "Any attempts made to avoid the encounter, such as a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find a cave, a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to hide, or a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to sprint for cover, require a {@dc 15} to succeed.", + "The {@creature Wyvern|XMM} attacks the characters while flying, using the 10-foot range of its bite and stinger to reach creatures on the ground. If reduced below 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the wyvern retreats.", + "If a character was hit with the wyvern's stinger, they are now covered in a tar-like substance. Unless the contaminated materials are discarded, scavengers will be drawn to the scent. Next time you roll a {@adventure Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Creature Encounter}, replace the encounter with a large, hungry group of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} that tracks the characters. The grouping consists of two {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM|Giant Hyenas} and three {@creature Pack of Hyenas|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} circle and attack the party. They retreat once half their number are defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can extract vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} from the defeated {@creature Wyvern|XMM}. To do so, a character must make a single Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. A roll of 15-19 yields one dose of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG}, a roll of 20-24 yields two doses, and a roll of 25 or higher yields three doses. The effects of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} are described in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Interesting Finds", + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, you can choose the time of day the characters encounter an Interesting Find.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desert Herds", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a herd of animals crossing the Wasteland, seen from hundreds of feet away. To find out what kind of herd, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom} table.", + "At times, it is important to highlight the natural fauna of the Wasteland, showing that despite all the death and struggle, life finds a way. These peaceful moments can be as impactful as any grand encounter. Characters may observe the herds, interact with them, or, if needed, hunt them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The herds are passive, even if spotted, but flee if approached. Herds with young might fight rather than to flee if threatened.", + "Desert herds attract predators that hunt them. If you wish, you may introduce an additional encounter with such predators, either before or after the characters spot the herd. Suitable predators include {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes}, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, Dinosaurs, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or human {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}.", + "If a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled along with the herd, the hazard affects the animals rather than the characters. For instance, boars might rampage across the dunes to escape a sandstorm, or a few elephants might be trapped in a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} while the rest of the herd attempts to rescue them. Combining encounters together along with a hazard can create a dynamic atmosphere that helps bring the Wasteland to life, while also conveying the struggle for survival that all creatures face in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Desert Herds", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Pack of Animals" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "A group of {@dice 4d6} {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} strolls calmly across the desert. They use their massive tusks to uproot large underground plants to eat. Occasionally, calves stray from the herd, but the protective mothers quickly usher them back." + ], + [ + "2", + "A herd of a hundred antelopes (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|XMM}) crosses the Wasteland in a large-scale migration. They are skittish and easily frightened." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 10d10} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars} stampede across the Wasteland, pursued by a {@creature Bulette|XMM} traveling underground. The thunderous noise of the boars and the rising plume of dust they raise are visible and audible from a mile away. The bulette is unable to catch them." + ], + [ + "4", + "Roll twice on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, rerolling duplicates. The two groups of creatures encountered each other and fought to the death. Nearly a hundred scavengers\u2014{@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} and {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}\u2014are now feasting on the corpses." + ], + [ + "5", + "A group of {@dice 8d6} {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels} and their {@dice 2d4} calves (camels with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) are eating a large patch of spiny plants. The calves are friendly and approach the characters, while the adults bellow and spit bile at anyone who comes near." + ], + [ + "6", + "A group of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|XMM|Giant Goats} leads {@dice 4d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} through a craggy canyon, climbing the cliffs to reach a mesa where an additional {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} await them. There is plenty of grass and shrubbery for the goats to eat. The goats are peaceful and friendly unless attacked." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Wasteland_Ruin.webp" + }, + "title": "An ancient ruin in the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters come across a hidden Oasis in the barren landscape. This Oasis features a small spring of natural water, teeming with fish. Small palm trees surround the spring, heavy with nutritious dates. The shrubs are filled with juicy berries. The area is covered with enough grass to feed any animals traveling with the party.", + "As an Oasis, the area is exempt from the magical restrictions of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Alterations to Life & Magic|SoD|2|Alterations to Life & Magic}). Characters can rest here and gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. They can also mark this location on their map if they wish to visit the location again in the future.", + "To determine the type of Oasis the characters find, roll a {@dice d4} and consult the {@table Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom} table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hidden Oasis", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Oasis" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, spArrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter several animals, all peaceful and traveling in the same direction. Following the animals leads to the sanctuary." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|XMM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Obelisk_of_Anubia.webp" + }, + "title": "Obelisk of Anubia" + }, + "The obelisk stands as a tall, rectangular monument crowned with a triangular top. Its base is commonly made of stone, its body of either polished obsidian or white marble, and its tip of gold\u2014though many have had their golden tips scrapped off by explorers. The sides are inscribed with hieroglyphics detailing Anubian fables or the purpose of the obelisk.", + "During the Anubian Empire, the Aru erected these obelisks across the land as beacons of faith for their followers. Gnolls would visit these monuments, offer some of their Heka, and receive powerful blessings in return. This practice remains possible today.", + "Characters who find an Obelisk of Anubia can offer chunks of amber to either receive a blessing or be cured of their maladies. Each ritual requires a specific amount of amber to function, which is based on the value of the amber being offered. Multiple chunks of amber can be presented together to fulfill the requirements. When the amber is presented as an offering, the obelisk absorbs the Heka found within the amber, destroying the precious stone in the process.", + "Only amber found in the Wasteland or its adjacent domains contains the Heka required to activate an Obelisk of Anubia.", + "Whenever the characters come across an Obelisk of Anubia, they can mark its location on the world map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing (50 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk casts a {@spell Bless|XPHB} spell upon any creature that pays the tribute. This effect cannot be dispelled, does not require {@status Concentration|XPHB}, and lasts until either its purpose is fulfilled or the creature achieves a heroic deed with its assistance.", + "The GM decides when the blessing is no longer needed and what qualifies as a heroic achievement. Examples of the latter might include vanquishing a boss, completing a long and arduous journey, or surviving a near-death experience.", + "A creature can only receive a single blessing from each individual Obelisk of Anubia in their lifetime. To gain another blessing, they must locate a different obelisk during their travels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoration (150 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The creature that pays the tribute is enveloped in a cleansing light, which cures all diseases, poisons, curses, levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, charms, and any reductions to their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} maximum or ability scores. Furthermore, the creature gains the benefit of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "The party is visited by a group of Sand Spirits. For details on how to roleplay these spirits, see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "Roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom} table to determine when the spirits appear. On a roll of 5 or 6, the spirits are drunk; reroll again on the table with a {@dice d4} instead of a {@dice d6}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sand Spirits", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "The sphinxes were the guardians of the Aru's temples and the keepers of their magic and lore. Tasked with bestowing the gifts of the Aru to the worthy, the sphinxes became oracles of wisdom to those who sought them.", + "The characters come across a statue depicting a sphinx. It might be half-buried in the sand, shattered and eroded, or perfectly preserved, as if untouched by time. It can be as small as a horse or as large as a keep. Blessed by They Who Watch All That Is, the Aru of Horizons, the sphinxes of times past can communicate with the characters in the present, using the statue as a conduit for their voices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching a Speaking Statue", + "entries": [ + "A creature that approaches the statue hears the words of a sphinx echo: \"{@i Challenger beyond time, pilgrim of these sands, state thy name to my eyes.}\" If a creature steps to where the sphinx's head can see them and states their name, the statue responds: \"{@i Answer my riddle, you have but one try, a blessing if you win, a curse if awry. I must know, do you comply?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riddle Challenge", + "entries": [ + "If the character agrees to the proposition, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the 'Sphinx's Riddles' below to determine the challenge. The statue narrates the chosen riddle and waits for the character's answer. The echo of the sphinx understands context and is somewhat lenient with the answers it receives. For example, knowing that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}), the statue will accept answers like 'Rashid' or 'The Vizier' as correct when expecting the answer to be 'Rakshasa.'", + "Any creature can help solve the riddle, but only the one who gave their name can pronounce the final answer, and only they will be rewarded or punished upon its completion. There is no time limit to solve the riddle, but the challenge is forfeited if the challenger moves away from the statue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "Those who solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Congratulations, pilgrim. You have unraveled this sphinx's test. Carry the knowledge you've gained today and share it with others along the way.}\" The creature then receives the sphinx's blessing, described below.", + "The creature may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 1, to a maximum cap of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Penalty", + "entries": [ + "Those who fail to solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Alas, dear pilgrim, you've failed the sphinx's test. For now and until you find this knowledge, you will never rest.}\" The character then receives the bane of the sphinx, which reduces their Wisdom Score by {@dice 1d4} and manifests a {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell cast upon them. This {@spell Geas|XPHB} commands the character to ponder the riddle and seek its solution, dealing its Psychic damage if they ignore good opportunities to ask, research, or uncover the truth.", + "Once afflicted by the bane, the character can proclaim the answer to the riddle at any time. A failed answer has the {@spell Geas|XPHB} deal its Psychic damage to the character. The correct answer lifts the {@spell Geas|XPHB} but does not restore any reduction done to their Wisdom Score. They then hear the sphinx's words in their head say: \"{@i Better late than never, a fool might say. But the wise know the truth\u2014understanding was always the aim.}\"", + "A {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} spell restores any reduction caused by the bane of the sphinx." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 1", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In lands of fire, where I belong,", + "A beast I am, or so am told.", + "But here, the realm of mortal men,", + "I change my shape, to blend with them.", + "With this magic, I impress and rise,", + "To rule them all, in clever guise.", + "Most spells can't harm or divine my form,", + "Yet a simple stab can reach my soul.", + "I strive to hide the telltale signs,", + "But crumbs I leave, with enough time.", + "My pets, my garb, my daytime rest,", + "That and cravings I can't divest.", + "A handshake is all it takes to know,", + "The truth behind this fiendish show.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Rakshasa|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 3", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I have a stinging tail, but no scorpion am I,", + "I have a man's head and a lion's hide, but no sphinx either, oh my.", + "I have teeth just like a shark, but flesh I rarely crave,", + "Weapons and armor I desire, but neither wield nor save.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Manticore|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 5", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Across the barren fields, I stay alive,", + "On meager scraps and remains, I manage to survive.", + "No mammal my size can match my powerful bite,", + "Yet without my kind, I always hide from sight.", + "Females rule here, much to your surprise,", + "Like males, but better in strength and size.", + "A funny sight, if you dare to peek,", + "Our parts are the same, just one simple prick.", + "Yet, if stripes replaced my spots one day,", + "All these clues would have led you astray.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: Spotted {@creature Hyena|XMM}}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 2", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Though rude and ill-tempered, I'm a useful friend indeed,", + "No need for frequent meals or drinks, I'll serve you well in need.", + "My scent may be unpleasant, but I'm steady and I'm true,", + "My feet are sure on shifting ground, my eyes see clearly too.", + "My groan is unbecoming, and I will spit into your face,", + "But know that without my aid, you'll perish in this place.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Camel|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 4", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they say, they point and they laugh,", + "My rivals belittle me, towering so tall.", + "But when the soldiers came, just a blindfold in their grasp,", + "A single cut was all it took, and Medusa's head fell fast.", + "Basilisk forward charged, with claws and bite so bold,", + "Then fell to its own reflection, in the soldier's shield of gold.", + "Gorgon, mightiest of them all, invincible on the ground,", + "Fell to Arrows from afar, his weakness had been found.", + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they too said, they pointed and they laughed,", + "The soldiers underestimating me, now in stone forever trapped.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Cockatrice|XMM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 6", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In heat, I seek the hearts of men,", + "Yet my love is not their ken.", + "Still I fly high above their den,", + "To be confused for one of them.", + "Both bird and stag they see then,", + "When I reveal my form in the end.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Peryton|XMM}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Speaking_Statue.webp" + }, + "title": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Hazards", + "entries": [ + "The dunes of Kirat are filled with natural perils. This section lists dangerous environmental hazards that characters must overcome as they travel through the Wasteland. Each hazard includes a description of how it should be implemented when rolled as part of a random encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Fire damage. At the end of each {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistant} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|XDMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blowout", + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|XPHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} encompasses. Each 5-foot square of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|XPHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|XPHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 10 and 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|XPHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "After the keep was attacked and swiftly conquered by the Anubians in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, it was left a ruined and burnt shadow of its former self. Since then, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the fortress as a place to house his ever-growing army, until such time it is ready to march upon Al'Kirat.", + "With each passing day, more gnolls converge on the keep. During this time, Kunaten Keep is virtually unassailable. Nothing short of an army possesses the strength to successfully attack and conquer this location. Any attempt to do so by the characters results in their failure and capture.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army leave Kunaten Keep on {@b day 30} to march on Al'Kirat. If you are using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, the Anubian army leaves once the characters reach {@b 7th level}. Once the keep is abandoned, the characters can safely approach it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Tear into the Duaat", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (whom the characters likely encountered in the Pyramid during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}), is chosen to hold Kunaten Keep with a small regiment of soldiers. If she was killed in Chapter 4, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect her.", + "Before leaving with his army, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses his divine authority to tear open a portal to the Duaat (see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'). He commands {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to enter the portal and retrieve what is needed to restore their baby\u2014the Divine Child\u2014back to life. This resurrection requires three essential elements: the body, the soul, and the divine essence of the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s primary goal is to retrieve the divine essence, which they believe is held by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the Aru Gate Guardian who oversees the transition realm known as the Gate of the First Hour, as well as the River of Souls that courses through it. However, what neither Ammu nor Asmara realize is that the divine essence lies stolen within the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, rendering her mission a tragic and fruitless endeavor.", + "If the characters did not take the Divine Child's corpse during Chapter 4, then {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} has access to the body. If the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}\u2014containing the soul of the Divine Child\u2014was not taken either, she has that as well. Should she lack the soul of the Divine Child, her journey into the Duaat also includes a search for the soul within the River of Souls.", + "Left open for far too long, the gateway to the Duaat has turned Kunaten Keep into a place of dread. Shadowy demons have poured through, spreading terror within the fortress, while the unchecked spiritual energy has drawn restless spirits from every corner of Kirat. Neither {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} nor her soldiers have returned after entering the portal, and those left behind to guard the keep have been slaughtered by the nightmarish creatures now lurking within. Kunaten Keep, once a symbol of Kirati perseverance, then one of Anubian strength, has now become a bastion of darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "entries": [ + "The River of Souls holds spiritual energy that is deadly to mortals. Normally confined within the Duaat, this energy has now spilled into Kunaten Keep, transforming it into an area harmful to the living. This energy manifests as an eerie bluegreen luminescence that seems to repel light, saturating the keep and the lands around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obscuridal Darkness", + "entries": [ + "The area within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it is cloaked in floating wisps of fluorescent green light. These areas are always considered Dim Light. No source\u2014magical or otherwise\u2014can illuminate these areas and no shadow or darkness can obscure them. Obscuridal Darkness is an immutable characteristic of the River of Souls, not even a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or divine intervention can remove it. The only way to remove this effect is by closing the portal to the Duaat, which can only be done by either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, an Aru, or a Gate Guardian of the Duaat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spiritual Burn", + "entries": [ + "The ambient spiritual energy is inimical to mortals. At the end of every round, all creatures within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it take 20 Necrotic damage. Constructs, Undead, and creatures made of shadow are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to this effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Characters will need the protection from Necrotic damage granted by their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to endure this effect.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Portal_into_the_Duaat.webp" + }, + "title": "Portal into the Duaat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirits of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "The spiritual energy leaking from the portal enables creatures in the area to perceive the spirits of the dead, ordinarily hidden from mortal sight. Ghostly spirits from across the continent are drawn to this site, where they spiral above the keep in a spectral vortex while they ever so slowly enter the portal to join the River of Souls.", + "These spirits show no interest in the characters, and will not attack unless given a reason to do so. If required, you can use the statistics of a {@creature Ghost|XMM} to represent a spirit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helpful Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Some spirits, particularly those connected to Kunaten Keep\u2014such as former inhabitants of the settlement or adventurers who perished during the expedition in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}\u2014are capable of breaking free from the vortex and wander the streets of the settlement. While they can interact with the living, they are usually unaware of their own deaths and can be found reenacting the activities they performed in life.", + "At your discretion, the characters can encounter the ghosts of NPCs they met during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}. These spirits may guide the party to the portal atop the settlement and reveal the details of what transpired here." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Return to Kunaten' battlemap. Finding Kunaten Keep should pose little challenge for the characters, as the Anubians left a grisly trail leading to the keep. Once the characters are within 2 miles of Kunaten Keep, they can follow the harrowing rows of crucified tieflings\u2014victims of the original attack on the keep\u2014to find their way to the settlement.", + "While characters may encounter ghosts they recognize from their previous time here, exploring the settlement itself holds little purpose for the characters, bereft of both life and wealth as it is. Their primary goal is to reach the portal to the Duaat, located at the entrance to the fort, past the bridge.", + "The gnolls who remained at the keep met their end at the hands of shadow-born demons that poured from the gateway shortly after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered it. Now, they linger as shadows, driven by a hunger to drain the life force of the living.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Keep", + "entries": [ + "Signs of the Anubians' occupation can be found across the landscape surrounding Kunaten Keep. The area is strewn with broken tents, Anubian flags, half-finished palisades, discarded supplies, and heaps of burnt refuse.", + "The settlement itself is a sorrowful sight. Its walls are fractured, riddled with gaps, and in many places, entirely destroyed. Most buildings lie in ruins, and anything of value has long since been looted or repurposed for the Anubian war machine. The crucified tieflings in the area have decayed into brittle, desiccated corpses, devoid of even the faintest stench. Rubble that once choked the streets has been cleared by the Anubians and piled into the ruined structures. Though the fort's outer walls were breached during the attack, much of the inner keep remains relatively intact.", + "When the characters approach the settlement, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of an abandoned war camp stretch out before you: torn tents, shattered palisades, and fading Anubian flags flutter weakly in the cold breeze. Ahead, endless rows of crucified bodies stand like grotesque sentinels, leading the way toward the settlement. Yet it is the scene above the settlement that chills you to the bone: a swirling mass of thousands of spirits, their forms weaving together like a spectral river that circles atop Kunaten Keep. An unnatural cold grips the area, and an oppressive darkness wraps around you, sapping the warmth and light from the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c64" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c64" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "entries": [ + "While navigating the desolate streets of Kunaten Keep, the characters are suddenly attacked by three {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} accompanied by four {@creature Shadow|XMM|Shadows}. The shadows take the form of Anubian soldiers\u2014their forms animated from the spirits of those slain by the demons that emanated from the portal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "entries": [ + "As the party approaches the bridge, they are gripped by horrifying visions drawn from their deepest fears. These visions, crafted from the shadow weave, are tangible to the senses and feel unsettlingly real. You may roleplay these visions as you see fit, tailoring them to each character's personality and backstory.", + "Each creature that experiences a vision must succeed on a {@dc 18} Wisdom {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or become {@condition Frightened|XPHB} of Uluusis for 1 minute. A {@condition Frightened|XPHB} creature can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each of its turns, ending it on a success. At the heart of this terror is {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Young Red Shadow Dragon|MM} [{@creature Shadow Dragon|XMM}] who crafts the illusions. She hides amidst the shadows of the area and attacks directly after the characters make the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}.", + "At the beginning of the first round of combat, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom} summons a {@creature Shadow|XMM} for each character present in the encounter. Each {@creature Shadow|XMM} represents that which the character witnessed within their vision, the source of their fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom} gains an additional 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an additional attack per action." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Gateway into the Duaat", + "entries": [ + "The characters can freely pass through the portal to enter the Duaat. When they approach it, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A portal emanates from the entrance of the keep. Its light is ethereal, almost spectral in form. It seems to attract the flying spirits that circle high in the sky." + ] + }, + "When they step through the portal, you may read the following passage aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the portal, you grow numb, your heart stops, and silence envelops you. Your thoughts persist, but darkness surrounds you. Gradually, even your thoughts begin to fade, leaving you adrift in a peaceful void. The calm is almost comforting, as though oblivion beckons, until a sudden force jolts through you\u2014your heart. Each beat feels like a blow, dragging you back to awareness, bringing cold, memories, and breath. With a gasp, you awaken on the other side of the portal.", + "The air is cold and stale as you stand at the start of a long bridge spanning a 200-foot chasm. Below, a river of souls flows, their spectral moans forming a haunting chorus. The sky is twilight, starless and cloudless. Ahead, the bridge leads to a grand temple with towering statues of jackalheaded humanoids at its doors. The portal lingers behind you, and as you move away from it, sound gradually returns." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "Creatures that pass through the portal in area 3 find themselves in a transitory plane connecting the material world to the Duaat. This plane is small, containing only the River of Souls and the Gate of the First Hour\u2014an entrance to the Duaat. For more information, see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'.", + "To safeguard the divine realms from the encroachment of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, 'They Who Watch All That Is' sealed all gateways leading into this transitory plane. Therefore, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} forcibly tears open a portal and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers step through, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} is forced to engage them when he notices the taint of Rust in their bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diluted Passage of Time", + "entries": [ + "Time moves differently in both the Duaat and this transitory plane\u2014what feels like a single day here amounts to an entire year in the mortal realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Because of the diluted passage of time, whenever the characters enter or leave the Duaat, they gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bridge of Souls", + "entries": [ + "The characters reach this location upon entering the portal in Kunaten Keep. The entrance into the Gate of the First Hour always mirrors the location of the gateway on the mortal side. As such, it has taken on the form of a long bridge, imitating the long bridge of Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "River of Souls", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the bridge flows the River of Souls, a sacred conduit ferrying spirits into the divine realms. Creatures that fall into the River of Souls automatically die and become one with the rest of the spirits. Only {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or the wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can pull a soul out from the river." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} summoned by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians.", + "After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers. As such, from {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The characters have only one chance to convince {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to stay her hand and ally with them. To do so, they must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check. They gain a +5 bonus to the check if they have identified the true killer of the Divine Child and an additional +5 if they seek to restore the child to life.", + "On a success, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} begrudgingly sets aside her anger and agrees to momentarily join forces with the party to restore the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers then follow the characters into the temple.", + "On a failure, her rage takes over and she fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Grieving Mother", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ] + }, + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. She can cast the spell {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each turn while the spell is active. While in the Duaat, she casts the {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} spell at 5th level and it cannot be counterspelled nor requires {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, she has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + "Accompanying {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} are two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi}, and two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, a {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}). Each Anubian soldier carries {@dice 2d6} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "If the characters did not loot {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4} while in the Pyramid, she retains the jewelry she wore then (see '{@adventure Treasure|SoD|4|Treasure}'). Similarly, if the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} was not taken from her, it remains in her possession. If her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} was taken, she now carries a stunning chunk of amber worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, serving as her spellcasting focus" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Asmara_and_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmara and the Divine Child" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c65" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c65" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} and the Gate of the First Hour reside within a massive temple ziggurat at the end of the Bridge of Souls. The black metal doors of the temple are adorned with two sphinxes and a glowing red circular rune split by the seam of the doors. When closed, the circle radiates magic and the sphinxes glow with golden light. As the doors open and the circle splits, its light fades, and the sphinxes lose their glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate of the First Hour", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark and foreboding temple. The River of Souls cuts through the heart of the chamber, below a bridge that stretches nearly half of the structure. At the far end, two celestial soldiers stand on guard\u2014jackal-headed humanoids with golden wings and skin like obsidian. Beyond them, a massive portal glows, flanked by even larger statues. Guarding the portal is a one-eyed giant, wearing fabrics that glimmer in gold, and wielding a staff made of bronze. \"{@i You threaten this sanctuary with the corruption you bring!}\" bellows the giant, as the soldiers brandish their weapons." + ] + }, + "The portal at the end of the temple opens into the first layer of the Duaat, a realm where spirits purify themselves by passing through a series of gates, each step a part of their journey toward the afterlife\u2014serving as a form of purgatory. What lies beyond falls outside the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The two jackal-headed figures are {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, wielding scythes rather than maces. The scythes function the same as the mace in their stat blocks but deal Slashing damage rather than Bludgeoning. The cyclops is {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics below), a steward appointed to guard the gateway. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} wields the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. All guardians have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Steward of the Gate", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} views the invasion of the Duaat as a grave sacrilege, one that threatens to invite the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} within. As such, he challenges any who enter the ziggurat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|XMM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or her soldiers, add either a {@creature Ghost|XMM} or a {@creature Banshee|XMM}\u2014 spirits commanded to fight. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers are allied with the characters, add two additional {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lingering Ghosts", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that dies during this encounter, including {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, transforms into a {@creature Ghost|XMM} upon death. As a {@creature Ghost|XMM}, the creature retains its personality and can move and speak, but cannot take any actions. At the end of the encounter, regardless of the outcome, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} emerges from the great portal and restores them all to life with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} (see 'Anamnesis Appears')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c66" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c66" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis Appears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s divine counterpart and guardian of the Gate of the First Hour, will appear from the great portal at the end of the 'Steward of the Gate' encounter. Though but half of a true Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} wields absolute authority over the divine energies of the Duaat. While in the Duaat, he can cast any spell from the Cleric spell list at will and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage. Furthermore, no spell he casts can be counterspelled or dispelled.", + "When you are ready to describe his entrance, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound vanishes for a mere moment and a regal sphinx, with the upper body of a man, slowly emanates from the grand portal. He is adorned in finery fit for a monarch, and behind his head, a searing sun blazes like a fiery halo. In a voice that brooks no defiance, \"{@i Still your hand, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, for they do not grasp the peril of their actions.}\"", + "His eyes suddenly glow in golden light, and as he fixes his gaze upon you, he speaks: \"{@i I am {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014through past and future, keeper of the Gate of the First Hour; in the past but never the future, Aru of Horizons; and in no past nor future, memory nor destiny, your enemy.}\" Divine energy then swirls around the fallen and all who perished are restored to life." + ] + }, + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} greets the characters peacefully and engages them in conversation, already aware of the purpose of their visit. He hesitates to restore either {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or the gnolls back to life, fearing the corruption lingering within them. However, if the characters request it, he will acquiesce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is a repository of wisdom, and is open to share much of it with the characters. He warns them of the grave threat posed by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and the rest of the Anubians have fallen under its influence, to varying extents. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is also willing to reveal that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, killed the Divine Child under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s orders.", + "Having once seen the future as {@creature Aker|SandsOfDoom}, he knows their world is doomed, destined to be drained of life by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Yet, out of compassion, he withholds this truth. Unlike {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, he holds no hope that anyone can change the fate of their world and thus chooses not to guide or counsel the party regarding any future events.", + "If the characters judged the soul of the Divine Child as 'Harmony' through the use of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and came here to ask for his help, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} graciously summons the soul from the River of Souls and bequeaths it to them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Nemisis.webp" + }, + "title": "Nemisis" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Closing the Gateway", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rift into the Duaat, opened by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} within Kunaten Keep, must be sealed. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} was hindered from doing so by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her warband, as well as the shadow-born demons that it unleashed\u2014threats the characters (presumably) successfully dealt with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward: Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for these deeds, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} offers the the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}, on the condition that they use it to close the gateway in Kunaten Keep. Should they accept, a single touch of the staff against the portal will seal the rift, dispersing both the excess spirit energy and the ghosts haunting the keep within a few days. The characters will then be unable to return back to the Duaat.", + "Whoever claims the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} may wield its power only until their true death, upon which it will be automatically returned back to the Duaat, where it belongs." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With the body, soul, and divine essence united, the characters can petition {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect the Divine Child. Whether or not he agrees with their decision, his duty as an Aru obligates him to do so. He assembles the three components and permanently sacrifices a portion of his own divine essence to complete the process. The baby is returned to life, healthy and whole, save for a small scar on its chest.", + "He entrusts the characters, or {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} if she is still alive, with the care of the cub. The Divine Child resembles an ordinary gnoll cub, complete with soft yips and giggles. As is tradition for the Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} chooses a name and a sex for the Divine Child\u2014bestowing the baby with a female form and the name Amen." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence] - An Aru for the Rite", + "entries": [ + "Duty binds {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to guard the Gate of the First Hour, and so he cannot recite the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} himself. However, he is willing to send {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} to recite it in his stead, whose status as a Gate Guardian grants him the authority to do so. If the characters have yet to acquire the rite, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} directs them to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}\u2014 the Aru who guards it (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} will remain in the Duaat, awaiting the moment the characters are ready to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When that time arrives, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} will open a small portal to summon him into Al'Kirat. Before they part, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} gifts the characters a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, so they may call upon him shortly before the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} lives and the party has allied with her, she elects to accompany them to Al'Kirat, believing it the safest place to shield the cub from the Rust. Though she clings in denial that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen to corruption, her faith shatters the instant she lays eyes on him at the siege; realizing immediately that he is gone and something else has taken his place. From that point on, she pledges herself in aiding the characters crown Amen as the new Pharaoh." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith manipulates, corrupts, and schemes" + }, + "The Veiled Syndicate is a blight that festers within the heart of Al'Kirat\u2014a criminal network shrouded in secrecy and fueled by ill-gotten gold. Its true leader is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Lamia|XMM} whose ambitions are as dark as the shadows she inhabits. For years, the Veiled Syndicate has been abducting handsome men from the city, whom the {@creature Lamia|XMM} uses to breed. These unions result in the birth of cursed humans\u2014{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014whose twisted bond to their monstrous mother forces them into a love they cannot resist and a servitude they cannot escape. These vile creatures walk among the citizens, hidden behind their human guise, as they tirelessly advance {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s insidious grip upon the fate of the city.", + "The fiendish gaze of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} can ensnare an unsuspecting victim, drawing them into a deep, unnatural slumber. As sleep claims them, the victims are swiftly bound and gagged, then spirited away to hidden safehouses scattered throughout Al'Kirat. There, they linger in darkness, awaiting their grim fate. Once the time is right, the Syndicate smuggles them out of the city and into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s unholy embrace. Then, in her lair, they are doomed to live out the rest of their days as slaves to her deviant desires, prisoners of a nightmare from which there is no escape.", + "The Syndicate's caution has so far been their shield. They carefully abduct only a few victims at a time, spreading their vile deeds across months to avoid arousing suspicion. This calculated patience has kept their darkest operations concealed from the prying eyes of the city\u2014that is, until now.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The objective for the characters in this chapter is to identify who controls the Veiled Syndicate, locate this individual, and confront them. The characters may be after this individual either because of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess, or simply because they are trying to put an end to the disappearances plaguing the city, which the authorities believe are ultimately connected to the Syndicate.", + "This chapter is divided into two parts. The first involves the characters searching for clues to uncover the truth behind the missing citizens. This investigation occurs exclusively within the city of Al'Kirat. In the second part, the characters will have to leave the city and delve into a den of criminals in search for their target.", + "Since a large part of this chapter takes place in Al'Kirat, it's important to have a strong understanding of the city and its culture. All the relevant details about the city and its locations, as well as how it is influenced by the Veiled Syndicate, can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1}. It is recommended reviewing that chapter before running this one.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find in this chapter is the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful artifact that amplifies the wearer's ability to influence others and enables them to craft illusions that feel real to the touch. For more details regarding its powers, see {@adventure Mask of Opals|SoD|14|Mask of Opals} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Content Warning", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7} contains strong sexual themes. The antagonist of the chapter is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature known in mythology for seducing and devouring Humans. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} kidnaps men, using magic to force them to breed with her against their will, giving birth to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the process. She similarly mates with an enthralled {@creature Ogre|XMM} to create ogrish children. As her {@creature Ogre|XMM} offspring mature, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} plans to breed with them as well, aiming to grow the power of her criminal organization.", + "This chapter explores sensitive topics, including rape, incest, and grooming. {@i Sands of Doom} places the responsibility on the GM to gauge what their table is comfortable with. It is recommended to consult with your players about the subject matter before running this chapter.", + "If the themes are too strong for your table, there are a few adjustments you can make to soften them without altering the core story. For example, instead of birthing {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} by breeding with men, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} can do so by consuming those she kidnaps. She prefers the taste of men over women, hunting men almost exclusively and using her magical charms to keep them compliant until she's ready to devour them. For the ogres, you can base their devotion on fear or a deep love for their mother, rather than a groomed desire to one day mate with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Over the past few decades, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has amassed significant influence over the city by accumulating wealth and investing it in lucrative ventures. Were it not for the need to operate from the shadows and subtly corrupt those she collaborates with, she might have been a genuine rival to the Sultana's rule in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Poor Are Her Eyes And Ears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} holds the Slums of Al'Kirat within her clutches. She masterfully plays the dual role of both savior and oppressor. She is the guardian angel who feeds, clothes, and houses the impoverished, but she is also the demon who pushes them into the abyss of debt, addiction, and indentured servitude." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sex Is Her Empire", + "entries": [ + "While she offers courtesans protection and support, she also binds them to serve the perverse whims of corrupt merchants and officials who act as her spies. These workers are coerced into squandering their earnings on lives of decadence, as well as on lavish enchantments designed to enhance their looks. This forces them to remain entrapped doing sex work, too indebted to ever leave. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s stranglehold on the sex trade has allowed her to monopolize almost every significant brothel in Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The City Protects Her", + "entries": [ + "Many of the city's guards, officials, and merchants are mere puppets in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s schemes. She entices them with gold, sensual pleasures, and rare, monstrous slaves. As they get ensnared in her web of deceit, breaking laws and taboos, they find themselves reliant on the Veiled Syndicate to escape the consequences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No One Knows Her Name", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} operates from the shadows, ensuring there are always several degrees of separation between herself and the actions she takes within the city. While she possesses a vast number of slaves and indentured servants, official records show them under the ownership of tiefling intermediaries. The city's brothels, while under her control, are fronted by pliant citizens oblivious to her true nature. They receive their directives from tight-lipped {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (in human form), leading many to refer to this criminal enterprise as the 'Veiled Syndicate'.", + "Only the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} know the name 'Lilith.' To everyone else in her web, including the unscrupulous who work for the Syndicate, she is known simply as the 'Veiled Mistress.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Cat and the Snake", + "entries": [ + "For years, the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} have been locked in a shadow war. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has tried to bribe and manipulate palace officials, seeking to gain a foothold within the palace. However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} has thwarted her at every turn\u2014blocking her attempts and crushing the Syndicate's operations whenever they overreach.", + "Previously, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was content to allow the Syndicate to operate with impunity across the city, as their actions often served his own interests. But now with the looming war against the Anubians, everything has changed in his eyes. This is his playground, and if he is to have any hope of defending it against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, he must finally cleanse it of the filth that weakens it\u2014all while indulging in his own twisted appetites while he can.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has secretly begun kidnapping citizens, either killing or feeding on them in large numbers. He deliberately targets individuals whose disappearances would cast suspicion on the Veiled Syndicate. His victims include outspoken opponents of beastfolk slavery (the Syndicate is the primary importer of beastfolk slaves), influential citizens who oppose human presence in the city (the Syndicate is primarily composed of humans), and courtesans from independent brothels (who threaten the Syndicate's near monopoly on the city's sex trade).", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s careful selection of victims has, as intended, led the city to suspect the Veiled Syndicate as the force behind the recent surge in disappearances. This has triggered a large-scale search for members of the criminal organization\u2014though with little success so far. Adventurers from the Adventurer's Guild are on high alert, pursuing any leads that might point them to the Syndicate, while the guards ramp up their scrutiny over the slave trade in the city. Many independent brothels have shut down, fearing that their workers could be next to disappear, and outspoken critics of the Syndicate have gone underground, hoping to avoid any impending retaliation.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} has made a grievous error that may well seal his fate some day. His callousness and disregard for his people kept him from thoroughly investigating the kidnappings associated with the Syndicate, as well as the underlying motives behind them. Because of this, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} failed to realize that the Syndicate primarily targets men.", + "In his misguided effort to incriminate the Syndicate, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} targeted both men and women in equal measure\u2014a seemingly minor detail that the city might overlook, but one that could become a dangerous liability for the Vizier if it were ever exposed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "There are two potential hooks you can use to draw the characters into the investigation that unfolds in this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "The characters seek to collect {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as each one they acquire increases their chances of defeating the Anubians. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides them to solve the mysterious disappearances, knowing that this will ultimately lead them to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Fear is spreading throughout Al'Kirat due to the recent disappearances. The city cannot prepare its defenses against the Anubian Empire while it tears itself apart from within. The characters likely want the city to remain strong, but to achieve that, they must put an end to the disappearances." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter where the characters go in the city, it doesn't take long for them to hear about the disappearances. Once they do, they can seek guidance by visiting the Adventurer's Guild, speaking with old allies such as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, or arranging a meeting with the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} or the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "Characters returning to the Adventurer's Guild, whether in search of quests or information, will find that many within the guild are engrossed in the recent wave of disappearances. Adventurers congregate in the central lounge, exchanging rumors and debating theories about the possible culprit.", + "Before long, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} approaches the characters, urging them to join the search. She advises them to converse with their fellow adventurers to catch up on the latest happenings in the city and any rumors that have surfaced. Characters who take her advice and engage with the other adventurers can immediately receive as many Rumors as you need to get them up to speed (see '{@adventure Rumors|SoD|7|Rumors}').", + "For more information on how the investigation works, see '{@adventure Clues & Information|SoD|7|Clues & Information}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounties", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild has posted two new bounties: 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate' and 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat.' These bounties are displayed throughout the city, with rewards paid by the Guild upon their successful completion.", + "To claim the reward for the 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate,' the characters must capture a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and deliver it to one of the city's many barracks. The city will then use magic to force the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to reveal information about the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and her hideout. By then, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} considers the investigation complete and entrusts the characters to finish what they started by eliminating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}.", + "For 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat,' the characters must confront {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} in her lair. Regardless of whether they choose to ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM} or defeat her, the Vizier will put an end to the kidnappings. Then, with the disappearances coming to an end, the matter is considered closed and the characters will receive their reward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "{@i By order of the city of Al'Kirat, a bounty of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} shall be paid to those who deliver any living member of the Veiled Syndicate into custody. Their crimes are many and grievous, including bribery, espionage, kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, arson, extortion, forgery, smuggling, and illegal slavery.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@i Citizens of Al'Kirat, take heed! A wave of unexplained disappearances has struck our city, with more souls vanishing each day. Watch the streets with care and report any suspicious activity to the city guard without delay.}", + "{@i To those brave adventurers willing to take up the search, a bounty rewarding 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} awaits those who discover the culprit and put an end to the disappearances. Inquire at the Adventurer's Guild at your earliest opportunity.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for a party of four characters of 5th or 6th level, and they are expected to gain a level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will gain a level after confronting {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate, whether they defeat her and claim the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} or forge an alliance with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Discovering that a {@creature Lamia|XMM} runs the Syndicate: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Learning the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s name: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Locating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s lair: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Either claiming the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} or forming an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 1,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + "entries": [ + "The goal of the characters is to track down {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate. How they accomplish this is up to them. This section offers guidance on how to handle the investigation, outlines key locations for the characters to investigate, and provides tips on how to roleplay the Syndicate to better help you run this chapter.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} controls the Veiled Syndicate from an old set of amber mines found at the end of the Riohnar River, about 30 miles south of the city of Al'Kirat. As soon as the characters find this information, they will be ready to travel to the lair to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, which forms Part 2 of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clues & Information", + "entries": [ + "Allow the characters to explore the city in a free-form manner. They should engage with NPCs they know to gather information and follow any leads they obtain at their leasure.", + "The clues available to the characters fall into two categories: {@b Rumors} and {@b Leads}. Rumors are easy to come by, often gathered in passing, and should generally be given freely. This information is necessary for the characters to understand what is going on and what they need to do. Leads, on the other hand, are difficult to obtain and may require subterfuge, adventuring, gold, magic, or knowledgeable contacts. This is the important information that will direct the characters toward their objectives.", + "Start by introducing them to {@b Rumors}. Once they follow up on these Rumors, you can provide them with {@b Leads}. Leads will then direct them toward one of the key adventuring locations or events: {@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}, {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, {@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}, or {@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}. These will then provide the final clues they need to conclude their investigation.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Knowledge of the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s brutal reign as the Queen of Beasts left a lasting mark on her subjects. All beastfolk who lived in Kirat over a decade ago remember her name and know her dark history. A beastfolk character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check recalls the abilities of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, as well as those of the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), the artifact {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wielded during her rule. Most beastfolk presume her to be either dead or gone.", + "There have been several {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} throughout Kirat's history, so the presence of one does not immediately raise alarms for the beastfolk. Moreover, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} did not command {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} during her reign, as she only gained that power after she was overthrown. As such, the appearance of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} does not link her to current events in the minds of the beastfolk. However, if the characters learn that the leader of the Veiled Syndicate is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, it becomes unmistakable that the terror of their past has returned. No beastfolk knows the location of her lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You are free to provide this information to the players in whatever way fits the narrative\u2014whether they overhear rumors in a tavern, speak with guards about their duties, or visit the Adventurer's Guild to ask about current news.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You can offer the following Rumors as the characters start their investigation in the city:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "There have been numerous disappearances in the city recently. These individuals simply vanish without a trace, usually at night, and always when they are alone.", + "The disappearances began shortly after word of the fall of Kunaten Keep reached the city.", + "The missing individuals include both men and women, from all walks of life, of varying ages, and from all areas of the city.", + "The city suspects the Veiled Syndicate's involvement and is actively searching for its members to interrogate them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Rumors", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters recognize that the Veiled Syndicate might be the culprit, you can offer the following Rumors:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a secretive organization that manages much of the beastfolk slave trade in the city and controls most of the brothels. They also lend money to the poor, though they charge exorbitant rates for these loans. All of these actions are legal in Al'Kirat.", + "It is widely believed the Syndicate bribes and coerces officials and guards. There have always been rumors that those who probe too deeply into their operations tend to disappear.", + "True members of the Syndicate are almost never seen. Most who work for the Syndicate either do so unknowingly, or do so through bribery or coercion, and they rarely meet with an actual member.", + "Members of the Veiled Syndicate appear and vanish without warning, behave oddly, rarely speak, and those who look into their eyes often describe an unsettling sense of discomfort.", + "A disproportionately high number of the disappearances involve courtesans, many of whom either work independently or are associated with the few brothels not controlled by the Syndicate. The Burning Velvet, a popular brothel in the Palace Quarter, has been the most affected by these incidents. The city guards almost apprehended a member of the Syndicate at the brothel recently, but the suspect slipped away. (This clue leads to '{@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}' location)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leads", + "entries": [ + "This is not information that can be easily discovered on the streets or through the usual channels. It requires the characters to go above and beyond what an ordinary person might do. Finding this information is what sets the characters apart from the other adventurers and officials trying to solve the mystery\u2014this is the knowledge that leads them to the truth.", + "You should reward this knowledge when the characters do something daring, meet with a secret contact, spend large sums of gold on a lead, cast powerful Divination spells, or perform any other act worthy of the adventurers they are.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Leads", + "entries": [ + "The following Leads should be provided first, before any others in this section:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Random disappearances have plagued the city for nearly a decade, though they were too spread out for most to notice. These previous disappearances were almost exclusively young men in the prime of their lives. However, the new wave of vanishings includes both men and women, spanning all ages. Something has changed.", + "The recent victims are not random. The disappearances consistently benefit the Veiled Syndicate. Almost all the victims were either outspoken critics of the Syndicate, backed reforms that would weaken their influence, or owned competing businesses." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Leads", + "entries": [ + "After the characters discover that the Veiled Syndicate might be behind the disappearances, and subsequently shift their investigation toward them, you can begin to reveal the following Leads:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "All members of the Veiled Syndicate are human.", + "The leader of the Syndicate is a mysterious individual simply known as the Veiled Mistress.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keep their captured victims in secret safehouses, most of which are found in the Slums. These victims are eventually smuggled out of the city and never seen again.", + "There is a house in the Slums where several onlookers have reported seeing many humans enter, but never leave. The house is a well-known den of slavers who legally capture and sell beastfolk. Guards have visited before but found nothing out of the ordinary. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}' location).", + "There is a well-known human named John who works in the Bazaar and is known to collaborate with members of the Veiled Syndicate. He is known for selling illegal poisons, some of which can induce sleep. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}' event)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Leads", + "entries": [ + "These are the final Leads to provide. They are meant to be uncovered by exploring the key locations in this chapter (The Burning Velvet, Slaver's Den, Jackal John, or Djinn's Den), or given to the characters when you believe they are ready to advance to the next part of the story. Generally speaking, this information can only be uncovered by directly interacting with a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, either by spying on them or interrogating them. The clues that will solve the mystery are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The members of the Veiled Syndicate are not human; they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014fiendish beings capable of shifting between human and jackal forms, or assuming a cursed hybrid of the two. Their cursed flesh does not wound when injured. Only silver or magic can truly harm them.", + "The Veiled Syndicate is under the control of a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a powerful creature known for her ability to enthrall and manipulate others to do her bidding. {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} refer to her as 'Mother.'", + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} commands the Syndicate from her lair, located at the southern end of the Rionhar River, 30 miles south of Al'Kirat, inside an old amber mine. This is where the Syndicate has been taking the victims they kidnap." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "entries": [ + "For those who prefer a more straightforward, 'on rails' approach, you can structure the investigation as a linear path, where each location leads directly to the next. Since the final sections of the investigation are already designed this way, this version largely skips the first half of the investigation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild can recruit the characters' help by offering the 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} reward for solving the mystery. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is already invested in the investigation, suspects a larger threat is at play\u2014one that could cripple the city and leave it vulnerable to the Anubians unless their plans are thwarted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suspects the kidnappers are human, based on a rumor that many of the missing courtesans disappeared after meeting human clients. While she conducts her own investigation, she directs the characters to the Burning Velvet, the brothel most affected by the disappearances, urging them to gather more information from the courtesans themselves.", + "See '{@adventure Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "entries": [ + "The owner of the Burning Velvet reveals a member of the Veiled Syndicate was almost captured, before he disappeared into the Slums. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} then requests the characters' help in investigating the Slums. There, inquiring about suspicious humans with connections to the Syndicate leads the characters directly to the Slaver's Den\u2014a notorious locale known to house human slavers believed to work for the criminal organization.", + "See '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Assaulting the secret basement at the Slaver's Den reveals the involvement of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} within the Veiled Syndicate. Moreover, after uncovering the 'Mysterious Note' in the basement, the characters learn of two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} members they can track down: one who works at a bathhouse called Djinn's Den and another who sells poisons at the Bazaar. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recommends going to the Djinn's Den first, as the note hints that this lead may soon run cold. At the bathhouse, the characters will need to find and rescue a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, who is being hunted by assassins from the Syndicate.", + "If you plan to conclude the investigation here, the characters can successfully save {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} from the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} assassins hunting her. However, if you prefer to continue the investigation, the assassins can kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, pushing the characters to pursue their final lead.", + "See '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The characters make their way to the Grand Bazaar in search of a poison seller connected to the Syndicate. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can recognize the location described in the Mysterious Note, helping the characters easily locate the disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}. After a brief meeting, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} tries to escape, but after a chase, the characters capture him and extract the necessary information they need.", + "See '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The characters complete the investigation by saving either {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}, or both. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} readily reveal {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s identity and the location of her hideout, allowing the characters to finalize their investigation and prepare to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} within the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Locations", + "entries": [ + "This section provides four key locations within Al'Kirat where the characters can investigate for the clues they need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet was once renowned as one of the city's most exclusive and expensive brothels, drawing a wealthy clientele who prized the refined companionship of its knowledgeable and charismatic courtesans. These companions were often invited to high-society galas and important meetings, where their wit and presence were highly sought after. Unfortunately, the recent spate of disappearances in the city has driven them indoors, leading to a steep decline in their business.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The party learns that a significant portion of the recent disappearances involves courtesans, with several cases originating from this establishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of Al'Kirat below. This highclass brothel is located in the Palace Quarter. The entrance to the building is tucked away from the main streets, located in a courtyard surrounded by a few small taverns and residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters leave the Burning Velvet, they should have learned that the kidnappers are either humans or are disguising themselves as humans. They will also pick up on a few distinctive quirks that might help them spot the kidnappers in a crowd." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} (CG female), a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] slave, works as a bouncer for the Burning Velvet. Her primary responsibilities include preventing those carrying weapons from entering, ensuring that guests have money to pay before they enter, and ejecting those who cause trouble.", + "Though she has aspired to work as one of the performers, difficulties in obtaining clients have relegated {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} to front door duties. She awkwardly flirts with patrons seeking entrance into the brothel, offering half the price for twice the time compared to any of the girls inside, offers that are usually rejected.", + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} was bought as a slave to serve as a bodyguard for the wealthy tiefling who owns the gambling den across the street. However, since her services are seldom required, she spends most of her time at the Velvet, earning money to buy her freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Sign", + "entries": [ + "A wooden sign hangs beside the main entrance, colorfully illustrated with drawn kiss marks. The sign reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Spells offered are subject to availability} ", + "{@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB} (on you or host): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Disguise Self|XPHB} (on host): 5 silver.", + "{@spell Suggestion|XPHB} (on you): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB} (on you): Ask for Mean Ruby", + "{@spell Enlarge/Reduce|XPHB} is no longer performed nor accepted.", + "{@u We no longer make house visits!}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Al_Kirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Services", + "entries": [ + "These courtesans once scoffed at the notion of offering quick, in-house services akin to those of a cheap house of pleasure. But with the recent surge of disappearances in the city, none are willing to risk working outside, let alone spend the night with a stranger. With great reluctance, the hosts of the Velvet have had to adapt, temporarily shifting their business model to offer more traditional, quicker services at a discount.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Companionship", + "entries": [ + "Companionship at the Velvet is offered at a rate of 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for two hours, with only the final hour set aside for sex. In line with Kirati customs, the courtesans of the Velvet expect to perform a service before engaging in sex. This could involve telling stories, joining the patron for dinner, cutting their hair, bathing them, playing a game of chess, or providing a massage. Patrons who demand to skip the service and proceed directly to sex are likely to offend the courtesan, be refused outright, and may even be banned from the establishment. That said, it is not uncommon for patrons to skip the sex altogether, if it means more time to enjoy whatever the service the courtesan plies.", + "All services are conducted either in-house or close by, with the cost of any required room already included in the price. Options range from private rooms and booths to open outdoor areas in the courtyard behind the building. Food is an additional charge, delivered by a barmaid from a nearby tavern. If food is ordered, it is expected for the client to cover the courtesan's meal and order a pitcher of wine to share. A modest meal for two typically costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}.", + "Any specific requests can be negotiated privately." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dance", + "entries": [ + "Private dancing in a booth is priced at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per dancer for one hour. Each booth can accommodate up to ten guests and feature up to three dancers. Performances may include, but are not limited to, pole dancing, belly dancing, or even intricate sensual choreographies with props and costumes. Topless dancers are available upon request, though lower garments are always mandatory. A strict 'no touching' policy is enforced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet offers a premium service known as 'The Enchanter's Mirage,' where {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, the tiefling madam of the establishment, casts a {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell that transforms the client's deepest desires into vivid, surreal dreams.", + "Reserved for only the most influential patrons and available strictly by appointment, this unique offering often brings to life fantasies that would be impossible to achieve in the real world. Popular indulgences include stumbling upon an obscure contractual loophole that binds the client and the Sultana in an intimate union, receiving a series of invasive experiments while in the tender care of the Vizier, and\u2014 curiously enough\u2014experiencing an euphoric death while being suffocated beneath {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom}'s powerful thighs.", + "The cost of this service depends on the complexity of the fantasy, with rates typically averaging 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kiss.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Courtesans", + "entries": [ + "The courtesans of the Burning Velvet are consummate professionals. While they are skilled in satisfying the varied desires of their patrons, their true talent lies in providing companionship through engaging conversation and entertainment. Fluent in multiple languages and well-versed in politics, philosophy, and history, these women are much more than simple escorts\u2014they are expert conversationalists. Some have even explored the lore of monsters and magic.", + "The hosts fear speaking openly about the disappearances, worried that the wrong person might overhear and target them as the next victim. They refuse to discuss the matter in public or with humans, as rumors have begun circulating that humans might be behind the kidnappings. Engaging in a pleasant conversation with one of the hosts can be enough to calm their fears. Characters can do this easily by hiring their services and simply spending time with them.", + "The courtesans know the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Performers are disappearing at an alarming rate\u2014almost every other day, another courtesan goes missing.", + "None of the ladies dare meet clients outside the Burning Velvet anymore. Even the thought of talking to clients out back terrifies them, unless {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom} is present. Despite many brothels being effectively on lockdown, girls continue to disappear. Now there are rumors that some vanish directly from their rooms. (The Vizier has begun employing magic to secretly enter their rooms before abducting them).", + "While brothels typically protect the privacy of their clients, in an effort to aid the guards investigating the disappearances they have confessed that many of the missing women were either scheduled to meet humans or frequently did so. Disturbingly, the guards can't seem to track down these humans\u2014it's as if they simply vanish. (The Vizier uses his magic to polymorph into different human forms and teleports away to escape).", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Madame Orianna}, the owner of the Burning Velvet, has been particularly distraught. Some of the women have heard her crying in her office at night. Recently, she has been forced to take on twice the usual number of clients just to keep the Velvet running.", + "A few days ago, a strange man visited the brothel. His presence was deeply unsettling, with the women who encountered him describing a disturbing feeling that gripped them just by meeting his eyes\u2014like he was dead inside. He requested the Enchanter's Mirage special with {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Madame Orianna}, but after only 15 minutes, he left. The madame didn't take any more clients that day and appeared visibly shaken. (This was a real {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} 'discreetly' surveying the brothel and its owner, to size up the competition. His dreams were so macabre, even for {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, that she had to cancel the session)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Orianna", + "entries": [ + "Characters who manage to befriend a courtesan and learn of {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}'s struggles, can request a meeting with the madame. To aid in the investigation, the courtesan pulls some strings to arrange an audience between the madame and the party.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} (LN female {@creature Commoner|XMM}) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell as part of her performance.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell up to three times a day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Mysterious Human", + "entries": [ + "When asked about the incident with the human from a few days ago, {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} recalls that he was an unkempt man, around thirty years old, with olive skin and dark hair. She remembers him introducing himself with an odd \"have a good day\" when he arrived, he had buttoned his shirt incorrectly, laid down on the couch the wrong way\u2014 with his feet on the pillow\u2014and spoke with a local accent but struggled with many of the words. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} describes him as 'awkward and unsettling,' especially emphasizing the deep discomfort she felt when looking into his eyes, as if 'something was profoundly wrong with him.'", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} concludes her account by noting that when the man described the dream he wanted, it involved cannibalism\u2014though it didn't strike {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} as a fetish, as there seemed to be no sexual undertones in his request. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} claims the request was so disturbing that she canceled the session, apologized, and asked him to leave, which he did. Quickly afterwards, she summoned the guards and provided his description, and they reported tracking him to the Slums but seemingly evaded them there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Orianna.webp" + }, + "title": "Orianna. Madame of the Burning Velvet" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "entries": [ + "Although the enslavement of beastfolk contributes only a small portion to the Veiled Syndicate's overall profits, it plays a crucial role in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s plan to inundate the city with them. Therefore, she devotes considerable time and resources to ensuring the continued success of these operations.", + "To minimize the risk of her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} being discovered, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} hires real humans. These humans receive detailed instructions, delivered by letter, that pinpoint the locations of rebel beastfolk to be captured. Once captured, the beastfolk are chained and brought to the city, where they are held in houses like this one until they are eventually sold in the slave markets.", + "In Kirat, the capture and enslavement of rebel beastfolk is perfectly legal, so any aggressive actions taken against the slavers could land the characters in serious trouble. However, this house hides an even darker secret. The Veiled Syndicate discovered that the slavers are wanted criminals back in their homeland, and use this information to extort them. The Syndicate then coerced them into the construction of a secret basement beneath their home. In this basement, the Veiled Syndicate stores kidnapped tieflings, before they are smuggled out to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Although the human slavers don't directly participate in the illegal kidnapping of tieflings, they are now complicit by hosting them on their property.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "Characters may be led here by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who has been conducting her own investigation into the disappearances. Alternatively, they might uncover clues pointing to suspicious activity at this house, such as humans entering but never leaving. Investigations into Syndicate activity in the Slums, or inquiries into the slave trade, can also guide the characters to this location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "The house is situated deep within the Slums. See '{@adventure Street Overview|SoD|7|Street Overview}' for a detailed description." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "Upon discovering the secret basement, the characters learn that {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have been kidnapping citizens. If the party is fortunate enough to capture one, they may be able to extract enough information to complete the investigation. However, if they fail to capture one, they will also learn of two other potential members of the Syndicate\u2014one working as a poison seller in the Bazaar and another\u2014a traitor\u2014working at the Djinn's Den bathing house." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Old Friend", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been investigating the disappearances, and clues have led her here. The characters previously worked alongside {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} during {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3} and they are likely to remember her. Her description and statistics can be found in that {@adventure chapter|SoD|3|Meeting Kallista}.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can help the characters and can be encountered in one of two ways. If the characters request assistance from the Adventurer's Guild for this case, the Guild arranges a meeting with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} at the {@adventure Spitting Camel|SoD|1|The Slums}, a hookah bar in the Slums. Alternatively, if the characters ask about the Veiled Syndicate\u2014especially if they're not cautious about who they ask\u2014their interest spreads through the criminal underground, eventually reaching {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In a sudden, tense moment, one of the characters is ambushed and cornered in a dark alley by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is cloaked and armed. Just before the situation escalates, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recognizes the character and reveals her face, glad to see them. Regardless of how the characters meet {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she is eager to discuss the investigation with the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kidnapped Victim", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has traced the disappearance of a tiefling named Reynar to a house in the Slums, which she believes is occupied by a group of slavers. While surveilling the house, she noticed that only humans enter and exit the building, though most who enter never seem to leave. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is too recognizable in the area, and any move she makes could alert the Veiled Syndicate or their allies. Therefore, she proposes that the characters take on the investigation while she remains nearby, keeping an ear to the ground and ready in case she is needed.", + "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Street Overview", + "entries": [ + "The slaver house sits in a quiet yet relatively dense area of the Slums. Here are some general facts to keep in mind about the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Streets", + "entries": [ + "Although the area is crowded with buildings, the streets are often deserted, with only the rare pedestrian passing through. Numerous windows overlook the street, giving neighbors a clear view of the area. The streets are not illuminated and plunge into pitch darkness at night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "If neighbors hear the sounds of combat coming from the house, a small crowd gathers about 10 feet from the yard in area 9. Although curious, the crowd is hesitant to alert the guards, only doing so if they see life-threatening injuries or death. After the fighting subsides, they wait a few minutes before peering through the windows around the den, and fifteen minutes later, they knock on the door to check if everything is alright." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City Guards", + "entries": [ + "City guards seldom patrol these densely packed areas of the Slums, so it takes about an hour for them to respond when summoned. When they arrive, four guards (using {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] statistics) are dispatched to investigate the disturbance. If the guards determine that the characters have assaulted the slavers without proper justification or have killed them, the party will be charged for their crimes and escorted to prison.", + "If the characters are imprisoned\u2014whether for assault, murder, or releasing the beastfolk slaves from the den without paying the penalty\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} steps in. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} has been closely monitoring the investigation and the characters' actions, and quickly orders the guards to release them. This is an ideal moment to introduce the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} as someone who is deeply committed to dismantling the Syndicate, even if it means bending the law\u2014a rare quality in a Kirati. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} commends the characters for their efforts and allows them to continue their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Den Overview", + "entries": [ + "The house is in poor condition and is officially occupied by four human slavers who own the property. The following are some general features of the den:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, torches brightly illuminate all areas of the den." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "The ceilings throughout the house are 10 feet high, except in the underground sections (areas 13 and 14), where they are 15 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors, unless otherwise noted, are wooden and in poor condition. Locked doors can be forced open with a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, which is loud and requires 1 minute of effort. Locked doors can be quietly opened with a {@dc 10} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windows", + "entries": [ + "The windows in areas 2, 5, 8, and 10 have no curtains but have been boarded up with wooden planks. Characters can see inside by looking between the planks. The planks can be broken with a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, but breaking them causes a lot of noise, which attracts the attention of the slavers and neighbors." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Perspective", + "entries": [ + "The slavers properly maintain the appearance of running a legal operation, so they are not afraid to allow people inside when necessary. However, they quickly become irritated by anyone who snoops too closely and will call the guards on those who become aggressive. If the secret basement is uncovered, they will turn violent and attack, knowing that the exposure of the kidnapped tieflings will likely cost them their freedom if not their lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c71" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c71" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entry Porch", + "entries": [ + "A small stony pathway leads to the main door entrance of the house. An orange cloth hung high from the roof grants a comfortable shade by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knocking on the Door", + "entries": [ + "Characters who knock on the door are met by Clark, one of the slavers. He cracks the door open with one hand while keeping a {@item Scimitar|XPHB} hidden in the other behind the door. The Veiled Syndicate always arrives unannounced and uses the password: \"Mother is watching.\" When the characters knock, Clark asks for the password and waits for their response. If the answer is incorrect, he tersely says, \"{@i Bugger off}\", and shuts the door.", + "If characters devise a clever ruse to gain entry into the den\u2014such as by posing as buyers interested in purchasing beastfolk slaves\u2014they can attempt a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. If successful, Clark allows them inside but keeps a wary watch over them. The slavers, however, strictly forbid anyone from entering area 12 as they fear anyone discovering the secret basement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Small Lobby", + "entries": [ + "The plain lobby has a large, grimy red rug at its center that puffs out clouds of dust whenever someone steps on it. The slavers stash extra tunics and headscarves in the table drawers along the north wall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Trap", + "entries": [ + "Several months ago, the stone floor cracked open, leaving a 3-foot-wide, 1-foot-deep hole in the center of the room. Rather than pay to repair it, the slavers covered the hole with a rug. After a few incidents where thieves stepped into the hole, twisted their ankles, and alerted the house's occupants with the resulting commotion, the slavers opted to keep the hole, dubbing it a useful 'trap'.", + "When a character steps on the square marked 'T' on the map, they must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or step into the crack. On a failed save, the character painfully twists their ankle, reducing their speed down to a maximum of 10 until they finish a Short or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. Additionally, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to avoid crying out in pain, which would alert the slavers in area 3 if not yet alerted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Living Room", + "entries": [ + "Crude banter and loud laughter fills the room. A large wooden table sits in the center of the room, placed on a cheap, thin rug. Four slavers (LE male humans) are seated around the table, engrossed in a game of cards, thoroughly distracted as they bet in the match.", + "There is a locked wooden chest in the southwest corner.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers spend most of their day. Since they have to wait a few days before the next slave market opens, they have nothing to do but to waste time playing card games. If they are not here, they are harassing their neighbors in area 9 over their loud dog.", + "Between the four, the leader is a bald, gruff, and nononsense slaver named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}.", + "If the slavers are defeated, they threaten the characters with legal action, claiming that all their activities are legal. But when confronted about the hidden basement, their confidence shatters, and they beg for mercy. They insist (truthfully) they weren't responsible for capturing the tieflings and claim that the Syndicate forced them to hide the prisoners in their basement. Beyond what happens in this house, they know little of the Syndicate. Sometimes they receive letters with tips on where to capture beastfolk, and they often sell slaves to the Syndicate\u2014they come to the house to purchase them\u2014but that's the extent of their knowledge and connection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Three slavers use the statistics of {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} with a few changes. They have 49 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, wear {@item Studded Leather|XPHB} (14 AC), are armed with {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and have a +6 bonus to hit with their attacks.", + "The last slaver, the leader named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}, uses the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} with two changes. He has a +7 to hit with his attacks and wields a {@item Scimitar|XPHB} laced with poison. Whenever a target is hit by it, the target must make a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failure, or half as much on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betting Pot", + "entries": [ + "The thugs are betting money meant for the upkeep of the house, making this the third consecutive month they've decided to pocket the funds instead. A total of 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} are piled in the center of the table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Chest", + "entries": [ + "This chest stores the funds the thugs are supposed to use for maintaining the house and feeding the slaves. Whatever is left at the end of the month is divided among them. The chest can be opened with a key (Winston carries the key in his left pocket) or with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. Inside, there are six small bags, each holding 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, substitute one of the spies with a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM}. These new {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}, much like {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom}, also have {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars} laced with poison and a +7 to hit with their attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Every slaver carries a satchel with 30 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Each {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} has {@dice 1d4} vials of {@item Serpent Venom|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}' on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), with each vial containing three doses. Winston carries the key to the chest in area 3. The poisons were purchased from {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Private Office", + "entries": [ + "The office is unlit and filled with the scent of mildew. A creaky desk rests against the eastern wall, cluttered with scattered papers. In the southwest corner, a drawer on a small stand holds a wrapped package holding expensive cigars (worth 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), several rigged decks of cards, a keyring holding dozens of keys, and two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paper Transactions", + "entries": [ + "Scattered atop the table are disorganized bundles of paper, detailing transactional records for the sale of bestial slaves. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check will notice a few notes that stand out from the rest. These notes list male names, common among both tieflings and humans, with each name accompanied by detailed descriptions of their physical attributes. The notes boast about their attractiveness, from musculature to scent, even down to the most personal and intimate of details." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keys", + "entries": [ + "The keys unlock the cells of the beastfolk slave pens in area 11 and the manacles binding them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Messy Storage", + "entries": [ + "The room is cluttered with a chaotic assortment of items\u2014 garbage, wooden planks, broken furniture, discarded rugs, and torn fabrics. The pungent smell of rotting wood is strong. A wooden table stands beside the eastern entrance, with four scrolls neatly placed on top. An enormous brown leather bag, stuffed to the brim, is tied up and placed beside a chair and a low-hanging desk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the scrolls on the table are {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB}, which the slavers use when they need to communicate with their beastfolk captives. The fourth scroll is a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}, kept in reserve in case the minotaur escapes. The slavers wouldn't use the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|XPHB} on a Harpy or Lizardfolk, as the scroll is worth as much, if not more, than they are." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Leather Bag", + "entries": [ + "Made from exotic elephant leather, the large bag is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. It belongs to the Veiled Syndicate and holds everything they use for kidnappings and other criminal activities conducted under the cover of night. The bag contains five {@item Burglar's Pack|XPHB|Burglar's Packs}, two sets of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, three vials of acid, four sets of {@item Manacles|XPHB}, and five sets of {@item Clothes, Common|XPHB|Common Clothes}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Connecting Hallway", + "entries": [ + "The hallway links several parts of the house. The rug on the floor is littered with small, dried bits of dog feces, which the slavers wipe off their shoes whenever they enter the house from here. The lounge at the north end of the hallway is used by the Veiled Syndicate for business during their visits, so the slavers grudgingly keep it clean.", + "The door connecting this hallway to area 9 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall nearby." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Food Supply", + "entries": [ + "The room is stacked with barrels and crates, each containing large quantities of food and drink. The food includes salted meats, rice, wheat, barley, and dates, with beer making up most of the drink. Since beer in Al'Kirat is as cheap as water, the slavers buy it exclusively, much to the detriment of their health and that of the other victims in the house.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Too Much Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily deduce that the quantity of food in this room far exceeds what a small group of four humans, even with a few extra bestial slaves, could consume. A successful {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that this quantity of food could sustain a household of over 25 people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers sleep. Their clothes and personal belongings are stored in the nightstands. A wooden dresser along the western wall holds communal items like towels, tools, and cooking utensils.", + "In the lowest drawer of the dresser, there's nothing but a single sheet of paper with the words \"{@i password: Mother is Watching}\" scrawled in charcoal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Communal Yard", + "entries": [ + "This wide alley functions as both the back entrance to the slavers' den and the main entrance to their neighbor's house. A stone path that meanders through the alley is relatively well-maintained but mired in dog feces. Several potted plants line the alley, and a whining dog is chained to the neighbor's house.", + "The path beyond this area, to the west, leads to a courtyard with dozens of poor and over-crowded houses, circled by labyrinthine walkways that crisscross through them.", + "The door leading to area 6 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chained Dog", + "entries": [ + "Rupert, a {@creature Mastiff|XMM}, has long been a cause of strife between the slavers and their neighbors, the result of his constant barking. At the moment, he's moaning and barking in frustration, straining to reach a bone that lies just out of reach of his leash." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Neighbor's House", + "entries": [ + "The house belongs to Zili'Ziza, a male tiefling, and Angela, a female human. For almost three years, they have lived next to the slavers, and the relationship between the two households has been strained from the beginning. Much of the friction stems from their shared yard, which forces the two groups to interact more than either would prefer.", + "Their small house is modest, with just a bed and a few basic pieces of furniture on the main floor. A ladder leads up to the attic, where they keep most of their belongings and store their food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "Zili'Ziza and Angela are aware of the nature of the work happening next door, but would be horrified to discover the dreadful conditions the beastfolk are forced to endure inside. If asked about the slavers, they initially decline to participate in any investigation, fearing it could escalate tensions further between them and the slavers.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince the couple to disclose an important and incriminating detail about their neighbors. Over the last few months, they've heard rumblings beneath the ground, as if something large and heavy is moving beneath their feet. They suspect the slavers are building a basement and are unnerved by the constant movement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Slave Pens", + "entries": [ + "The slavers confine the beastfolk they capture in this room, which currently contains three separate pens, each made to house different creatures. These beastfolk primarily speak {@language Abyssal|XPHB}, though they can also communicate in broken {@language Common|XPHB}.", + "The captured beastfolk are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} are confined in the westernmost cell, fully hogtied and gagged. Their names are Rametra and Trigerra." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "The center cell contains a {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} [{@creature Scout|XMM}]. Considered the least threatening of the captives, its only restraint is a manacle on its left wrist, tethered to the wall by a chain. Its name is Klax." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaur", + "entries": [ + "The rightmost cell contains a dangerous {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] called {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}. The chains on his wrists are attached to the ceiling, forcing his arms to dangle upwards, while the chain on his neck is secured to the floor, preventing him from standing and keeping his face at human eye level." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cells", + "entries": [ + "The pens are simple stone stalls arranged within the room, each divided by a solid wall that blocks the beastfolk from seeing the captives in the other cells.", + "Unlocking the cell gates or the prisoners' manacles requires either a {@dc 20} Dexterity check with {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or the appropriate keys, which are stored in the table drawer in the office at area 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "None of these beastfolk have ever set foot in the city before and have only been imprisoned here for a short time. A few days ago, they watched several humans, different from the slavers, enter the door to area 12 holding large sacks that wiggled; none of them have returned. Besides those strangers, and the slavers, the beastfolk have seen no one else here.", + "The beastfolk attempt to exchange information about the slavers and their operations in return for their freedom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ironhoof", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see '{@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Ironhoof.webp" + }, + "title": "Ironhoof" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Captives", + "entries": [ + "If freed, the beastfolk flee into the Slums. The minotaur vanishes among the local population, the harpies take to the skies, and the lizardfolk swims into the Riohnar River to freedom.", + "Whether or not {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is freed here, he will make an appearance in {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} during the '{@adventure Noon of the Siege|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' section. The harpies may appear later in this chapter during the '{@adventure Sudden Ambush|SoD|7|Sudden Ambush}' random encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "If the authorities in Al'Kirat learn that the characters freed the bestial slaves, who were legally captured and regarded as the rightful property of the slavers, the party is fined the full market value for each escaped slave. The current rates are 75 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the lizardfolk, 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per harpy, and 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the minotaur." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Suspicious Room", + "entries": [ + "This room exists solely to conceal a large trap door that leads to the hidden basement where the Veiled Syndicate keeps their abducted victims. The room is sparsely furnished with two dressers, a table, and a small box, but the furniture holds no objects, clothes, or have any discernible purpose for being here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concealed Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the hidden basement is concealed under a rug that covers most of the floor in the room. A character who searches the room for anything suspicious can find the secret entrance with a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters learned from the beastfolk about humans entering this room and disappearing, or if the slavers' neighbors mentioned the existence of a potential basement. If the characters are aware of both clues, or if they search under the rug, the check automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the secret basement is covered by two large stone doors set into the floor. The trapdoor is heavy, requiring two or more people to open it, but otherwise requires no check. The trapdoor leads directly to area 13." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Hidden Cellar", + "entries": [ + "The cellar is dark, damp, and filled with the stench of unwashed bodies. As the characters roam around the small room, they feel a constant tremor in the floor, caused by the heavy footsteps of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom}, a large {@creature Ogre|XMM} in the next room (area 14) whose every movement shakes the ground.", + "The cellar has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Two square wooden boxes and a barrel hold food, provisions, and beer intended for the ogre and the kidnapped victims in area 14. The ogre consumes the majority of the food, leaving the victims with just enough to keep them from starving.", + "A large rectangular wooden crate holds the personal belongings of all the Kirati citizens who have been kidnapped and brought into this basement, typically items they had with them at the time of their abduction. These include worthless effects such as clothes, scarves, bags, and shoes. Anything valuable, such as jewelry or coinage, is usually gifted by the Syndicate to the slavers when the prisoners are brought in.", + "A large pair of iron doors, 10 feet wide and 12 feet tall, are embedded in the western wall. The doors are unlocked and can be easily pushed open, but they do so noisily by grinding on the floor, drawing the attention of anyone on the other side." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Prisoner Chambers", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has been holding four kidnapped victims (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) here in preparation to soon be delivered to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, caught up in their cruel antics, are dousing the prisoners with buckets of cold river water. Normally, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} hide their true forms, but in their eagerness to terrorize the tieflings, they have slipped into their bestial hybrid forms.", + "The {@creature Ogre|XMM}, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics ahead), was born of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} tried to overthrow his father\u2014the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keeps a sealed iron box in this room, containing a deadly {@creature Black Pudding|XMM}. Once business is concluded and all prisoners are handed over to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} intend to open the box and release the ooze. The creature's purpose is to devour everything in the room, leaving no trace of evidence behind\u2014not even a single hair. The Syndicate frequently uses these oozes to clean up crime scenes and cover their tracks.", + "When the characters open the iron doors leading into this room, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of unwashed bodies hits you as you push open the heavy metal doors. Clothes, bones, hay, and spilled saltwater are strewn haphazardly across the floor. Trapped and weeping in a large cage, four tieflings huddle together, their clothing filthy and torn, their bodies battered and starved. Near the cage, two strange furry creatures stand mocking them. Suddenly, the ground shakes as a loud rumble fills the room. The towering form of an ogre rises from a bed of hay, its massive presence dominating the chamber as it stands, sending tremors through the floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + "As soon as the characters step into the room, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} sense that their plans have taken a disastrous turn. Panicking, they shout for {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} to devour the newcomers. The ogre fights to the death.", + "On the first round of combat, in an effort to erase all evidence, one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} uses its action to release the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM}. On the second round, both {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} shift into their jackal forms and dart to escape through a narrow hole at the far end of the room.", + "The Ooze focuses on the prisoners and tries to consume them. It can easily slip through the bars of their cage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gaddugg Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Ogre|XMM}, except he has 130 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, wears a {@item Chain Mail|XPHB} (16 AC), and can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add a young ogre. These monstrous offspring use the statistics of a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] and are Medium-sized creatures. They are the brothers of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg}, having joined him in rebellion against their father, which led to their shared punishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Characters may attempt up to five {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks on the slain ooze. Each successful check allows them to extract one vial of acid, worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Gaddugg", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} for interrogation, he stubbornly refuses to divulge any information, and no amount of persuasion or pain will change his mind. However, due to his limited intelligence, a {@dc 11} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check can trick him into revealing what he knows, as long as he is made to believe he is helping {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} or the Syndicate.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} has considerable knowledge about the Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, but he is too dim-witted to recall the exact location of the Lamia's Lair, even though he has lived there all his life. He can only remember that there is a lot of water there and it is more than an hour away from the city (he can only count to one). While none of this is enough to help the characters find the lair, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} can reveal that his mother is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and is able to describe her to the party\u2014which allows for a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) to determine her to be a {@creature Lamia|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captive Tieflings", + "entries": [ + "The tieflings were kidnapped to be taken before {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, destined to join her harem of slaves. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} were ordered to seek out attractive males, especially those with large families, since {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} needs them to be as fertile as possible. One of the tieflings is Reynar, the victim {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} had tracked to the Slums.", + "None of captives recall how they were taken; their last memory was of seeing humans with unsettling eyes, before everything went black. When they next woke up, they were already in this place. They tell the characters that the strange furry creatures in the room were those very same humans that captured them, seemingly capable of shifting between human form, that of a jackal, and a humanoid hybrid of the two. These {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} frequently came and went through a small hole in the wall. Lastly, they know they were being taken to a woman referred to as 'Mother' and that their journey would continue south along the Riohnar River.", + "Aside from these few scraps of information, the victims can offer little else to the characters. Nevertheless, if the characters rescue them, they are deeply thankful. These tieflings will stand by the characters' side if the city tries to press charges against them for breaking into the slaver's house, resulting in their acquital of any charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Note", + "entries": [ + "It takes 1 hour for the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM} to completely destroy all the evidence in the room. If the characters manage to stop the {@creature Black Pudding|XMM} before the end of the hour, they can search the floor and uncover fragments of correspondence. While most of it proves useless, they do find a small curious letter with the following information:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"Mother is adamant! Can't back out now. This job's going to be the toughest snatch yet, so be ready by the chicken coops at the 'zar if things go sideways. You know what happens to those who cross her! Getting silvered dealing poisons at the Bazaar will be the least of your worries.", + "By the by, Mother loved the paralyzing juices you sent. Shocked she was they even work on water! For certain they are bound to work at the Djinn's Den. Our little traitor will soon work her last day! We just have to find her inside that's all. Speaking of juices, we are oozing the basement soon. Mother says Gruntz' been squeezed dry, and she wants more babies. No one knows what'll happen when he finally kicks it.\"" + ] + }, + "This letter was written for {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} who serves the Syndicate by brewing and selling poisons at the Grand Bazaar, though his commitment to the organization has been shaky as of late. The letter reveals two important clues: first, that a Syndicate member is dealing poisons at the Bazaar, and second, that the Syndicate is targeting a traitor hiding within the Djinn's Den, a well-known bathhouse in the city. Armed with this knowledge, the characters can continue their investigation at either location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} hides his treasure beneath a bed of hay, made up of the worthless trinkets the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} reward him for his work. Unaware that most of it holds little value, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg} guards it with pride. The characters can discover the hidden hoard with a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom|Gaddugg}'s treasure consists of: a dead rat sealed in a glass bottle, a cracked but shiny glass eye, an elegant bottle of perfume (worth 5 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), a gold monocle frame missing its lens (worth 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}), a wooden toy soldier, 50 {@item Copper|XDMG|Copper Pieces} painted yellow to look like gold coins, and a {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG|Four-Leaf Clover} (see below).", + "The {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG|Four-Leaf Clover} functions as a {@item Stone of Good Luck|XDMG} but is not magical and, instead of {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}, it only requires it to be in a creature's possession for its magic to take effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Kallista", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} directed the characters to the Slaver's Den, she patiently waits nearby for their return.", + "Upon hearing talk of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} quickly recalls hearing rumors about unusually intelligent jackals roaming around the Grand Bazaar. Even if the characters find nothing else at the Slaver's Den, this information is enough to drive {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} to investigate the Bazaar for suspicious individuals.", + "When shown the 'Mysterious Note' from area 14, she recognizes the Djinn's Den as a popular bathhouse and suggests continuing the investigation there, fearing the lead could be lost if this 'traitor' is killed.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} offers to join the characters for the rest of the investigation and is more than willing to evenly split the reward for the bounty. If the characters accept, she will accompany them for the remainder of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Refuse Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decline her help, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} presses on alone. She continues her investigation until she is eventually ambushed and captured by the Veiled Syndicate. Characters who find their way to the Lamia's Lair may eventually discover that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been killed and eaten by the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (see '{@adventure Guest of Honor|SoD|7|Guest of Honor}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista returns" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a regular merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality.", + "Details about {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar} section of {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters can be led to {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} in one of two ways. The party might discover methods for identifying {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, prompting them to search the city for suspicious individuals. Or, they may uncover a mysterious letter hidden in the secret basement of the Slaver's Den, which directs them to him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is typically found selling poisons in the Grand Bazaar. If needed, he might also be spotted elsewhere in the city, gathering ingredients for his toxins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters manage to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|Jackal John} and successfully interrogate him, he will reveal everything they need to know to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding John", + "entries": [ + "Unlike most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} moves and works in broad daylight, giving the characters a chance to encounter him if they're searching for {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and know what signs to watch out for. If the party found the note at the Slaver's Den (see '{@adventure Mysterious Note|SoD|7|Mysterious Note}'), they can automatically find {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} by searching for him in the Grand Bazaar.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been instructed by the Veiled Syndicate to hang around the animal pens in the Grand Bazaar, so they may find him in case more poisons are required for their assassination attempt on {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jackal Jenna} (see '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'). This wing of the Bazaar is filled with animals for sale, including baby goats, cats, small monstrous creatures like {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters}, and many caged chickens. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} passes through this area several times a day, peddling his wares while keeping an eye out for members of the Syndicate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a coward who has fallen out of love with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and the Veiled Syndicate. He enjoys interacting with people and working amongst them, over the skulking and killing the Syndicate makes him do. He is always eager to do business, even outside of regular hours, but he keeps his personal life strictly private. If questioned about himself or anything unrelated to business, he deflects. If pushed enough, he will politely end the conversation and leave while keeping a careful eye to make sure he isn't followed.", + "Members of the Syndicate identify each other with the password: 'Mother is watching'. If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is approached by a human and is uncertain whether they belong to the Syndicate, he tries to steer the conversation toward the topic of mothers, which tends to unsettle many of his customers.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has never been caught before, but he figures the city would probably kill him if he were captured. As such, if he suspects that the characters know that he is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, or that they are trying to corner or capture him, he will throw a large poisonous gas cloud around himself and use the distraction to make his escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running Away", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} feels trapped, followed, or if he's attacked or {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, he can use an action to sever a hidden string in his jacket, releasing several vials of {@item Malice Poison|XDMG} (see the Dungeon Master's Guide) at his feet. The vials shatter, spreading blinding gas in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer the effects of the poison. Since the poison is diluted, affected creatures can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each turn, ending the effect on a success. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}, having built a resistance to the poison, is not {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by it. After his enemies are hopefully {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a run for it.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} will run through the Bazaar, pushing over vendors and customers alike, on his way to the city's walls, where he plans to escape by shapeshifting into a jackal and passing through a small hole bored on the wall. To determine whether the characters can catch him or not, see the 'Chase Rules' section below, where mechanics have been added to help simulate the chase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chase Rules", + "entries": [ + "These chase rules can be used if {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} attempts to flee and the characters give chase.", + "The chase spans three rounds, with each round simulating 1 minute of the chase and resolved through a series of group checks made by the party. The party must succeed on at least two of the three group checks to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}. If they fail to capture him by the end of the third round, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} escapes.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "During each round, every character involved in the chase must make a skill check, selecting any skill they feel is appropriate. Players must justify their choice, and as long as the explanation is reasonable, the choice is valid. Once a character uses a skill for a check, they cannot use the same skill in later rounds of the chase. Combine all the checks, then divide the total by the number of characters. If the result passes a {@dc 15}, the group succeeds in that round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Complications and Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Each round occurs in a new location with unique complications. The characters' skill checks must be relevant and effectively address the specific complication at play. Unless it is the final round, characters who roll below 15 on their individual skill checks for the round will suffer a penalty in the following round. The complications and penalties for each round can be found in the {@table Chasing John|SandsOfDoom} table. These chase complications are flavored to suit a chase starting at the Grand Bazaar, but you can easily adapt the complications to suit other locations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Class Features", + "entries": [ + "At times, a player may be able to use one of their character's abilities to bypass an obstacle. For instance, a wizard could cast {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} to leap over houses or cast a {@spell Shield|XPHB} spell to deflect incoming hazards. If the ability fits the scenario, it is valid and can be used. In such cases, you may grant the character {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the skill check for that round." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Chasing John", + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|XPHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been separated from the {@creature Lamia|XMM} for a long time while working in the city, and with each passing day away from her, the magic and influence she exerts over him weakens. Lately, he's grown bold enough to hope that one day he might escape the Syndicate, though he remains fearful of what they might do if he tries to quit. If the characters capture him, promise not to harm him, and offer protection from the Syndicate, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} will willingly share any information they need.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} knows nearly everything there is to know about both the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. He's well-versed in their operations, their plan to flood the city with beastfolk slaves, and even the location of their headquarters. However, because he works independently of any jackalwere cell, he's unaware of the Syndicate's current schemes, hideouts in the city, or the current state of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair. Although he is deeply afraid of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, with enough pressure, he's willing to lead the characters to the entrance to her lair\u2014so long as he isn't forced to go inside and is allowed to continue his life in the city.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} also knows about the Syndicate's scheme to kill one of their own, a rebellious {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}\u2014who they've recently discovered is secretly working at the Djinn's Den bathhouse disguised as one of the humans." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "This popular bathhouse, located high among the buttes of Al'Kirat, is famous for the thick, steamy fog that fills its grand bath. All patrons who bathe at the Djinn's Den are {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by the dense fog, which causes other patrons to appear only as vague silhouettes in the mist. This is not only intentional but is, in fact, the draw of the establishment, as it allows both men and women to bathe together while preserving their modesty. As a result, it is the most popular mixed bathhouse in the city.", + "For the exact location of the Djinn's Den in the city, see the map of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters have uncovered that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, marked as a traitor by the Syndicate, is working in the bathhouse disguised as a human. The Syndicate has discovered her location and is seeking to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is she?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} works in the main bathing pool of the Djinn's Den bathhouse. The characters won't know her exact location within the pool room and will need to search for her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescue {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, she will share all the information they need to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her lair." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Characters are greeted at the entrance by Delaine Tyr'Dal, a well-groomed and spectacularly scented old tiefling, the headmaster of the bathhouse. Delaine explains how the bathhouse works and points them to the changing rooms when they're ready. While he doesn't disclose personal details about his staff, he invites customers to meet or converse with them in the pool room or after work hours.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "Entrance to the bathhouse is free for all citizens and costs only 1 {@item Silver|XDMG|Silver Piece} for the rest. The bathhouse earns most of its income from selling expensive soaps, brushes, and oils, which are offered by staff members who circulate through the pool room advertising the products." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "No clothing of any kind is allowed in the pool room, though small personal items are permitted as long as they are necessary for bathing\u2014such as cleaning supplies or a bag to carry those supplies. All patrons are provided with a towel, which they can use to cover themselves or to dry off, and additional towels are available upon request. To bathe, patrons must first walk through either the men's or women's changing room, where they can disrobe and collect their towel, before proceeding through to the baths.", + "Customers are cautioned against running or walking quickly, as the fog makes it easy to stumble upon other patrons, which can lead to potentially embarrassing situations or serious injuries. Although courtesans have been banned from plying their trade in the establishment, they regularly slip in to assist patrons with their baths." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Main Pool Room", + "entries": [ + "Whenever the door to the baths is opened, thick fog pours into the adjoining changing room, shrouding it for a few minutes and blinding those inside until the door is closed. The main bathing chamber is a large rectangular room with several pools of varying sizes and depths, though none are deep enough to swim. Some pools are shallow, meant for patrons to sit in, while others are deeper, allowing patrons to fully stand in them. Since everyone is effectively {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by the fog, staff are always available to guide customers in or out if requested." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|XMM} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} had always yearned for the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} ever since, while {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Jenna", + "entries": [ + "Since the characters have no clear description of {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, and the dense fog in the bathhouse obscures their sight, they will find it difficult to locate her. To add to their difficulties, they aren't the only ones on her trail. Four members of the Veiled Syndicate, all {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, have infiltrated the bathhouse with the intent to kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. Just as the characters, they are equally hindered by the fog. Further, the aromatic oils and scented soaps that fill the baths muffle their otherwise keen sense of smell.", + "As the characters enter the baths, allow them some time to search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. They can interact with the staff and use any knowledge they have of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mannerisms to help them identify their target. Whether they succeed in locating {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} or seem unsure as to what to do, this is the perfect moment to introduce the Syndicate assassins sent to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Murderers in the Baths", + "entries": [ + "The assassins will wander the baths, striking up awkward conversations with anyone they meet as they search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}. Given their notorious misunderstanding of humanoid customs, they are likely to mistake customers for members of staff, and vice-versa. Characters might overhear them saying things like, \"Oh no, oops, I appear to have misplaced my soap. Is there any female human worker that could help me?\" or \"Hello person, I am distraught and in need of a Jenna from this establishment. Have you seen one of those?\". While their speech may seem odd to others, to {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}\u2014who, as a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, shares their unusual perspective\u2014it will sound perfectly normal, and she is likely to approach them if she overhears their conversations.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} will approach the assassins, eager to assist with whatever they ask\u2014whether it's finding their soap or any other request. As soon as the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} realize this is their target, they will attempt to kill her. The characters will hear a brief yelp from {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, followed by an eerie silence. If they investigate, they will find small drops of blood in the water, quickly dissolving into the baths.", + "The Veiled Syndicate will attempt to assassinate {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} by stabbing her with a small silver dagger coated in a powerful paralytic poison. Once afflicted by the poison, they submerge her face-down in the water and leave. Though the pool is shallow, the paralysis will prevent her from moving and she will inevitably drown. This method allows the Syndicate to kill her quietly, avoid a panic in the bathhouse, and leave little to no trace of the assassination. Upon death, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s body reverts to her true form\u2014a small jackal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Jenna", + "entries": [ + "By following the yelp and the small streaks of blood, the characters can make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to discover {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s limp body beneath the water. If they manage to pull her out within {@b 1 minute} of the attack, they can save her. Grateful for their rescue, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} will agree to meet the characters in a safe location and reveal what she knows about the Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate isn't looking to start a fight in the bathhouse, as they prefer to keep their operations as discreet as possible. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fight as a single unit, using the statistics of a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Instead of scimitars, they wield silvered daggers, which for the purposes of this encounter use the same statistics as their usual scimitars. Silvered weapons can pierce the cursed flesh of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and therefore are able to hurt {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} flee if they feel they have failed in their mission. To cover their escape, they will incite panic by yelling, \"Murderer! Murderer in the baths!\" This triggers mass hysteria as everyone in the bathhouse begins screaming and rushing for the exit in a blind frenzy.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} take advantage of the chaos, blending in with the crowd of naked bathers as they make their escape. Characters may spot them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, noting that unlike the other patrons\u2014 who instinctively cover their modesty as they run\u2014the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} awkwardly cover random parts of their bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}'s greatest desire is to plunge a blade into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s stone-cold heart, and she will readily leap at any opportunity to aid the characters in accomplishing that goal. Like {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|Jackal John}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} knows everything about the Veiled Syndicate's operations, including the secret location of their headquarters. However, she is completely in the dark when it comes to the Syndicate's current plans, hideouts in the city, or the present state of their headquarters.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} agrees to guide the characters to the Lamia's Lair and is even willing to join them inside. To avoid detection, she wears a mask and uses strong-scented soaps, which she can steal from the Djinn's Den, to disguise her face and scent from the other {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains of Desire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} shows unwavering rage and a burning desire to kill the {@creature Lamia|XMM} throughout the journey. However, when the moment comes to strike, she proves too weak-willed to do it. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} offers her false promises of redemption and even a place by her side\u2014lies that {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} foolishly believes. This leads her to betray the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "At this point, the characters have uncovered that the Veiled Syndicate is responsible for (some of) the kidnappings. They also know that the Syndicate is led by a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, whose lair is hidden in an abandoned mine located at the southern end of the Riohnar River.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchase a Boat", + "entries": [ + "The characters have the option to travel to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair by boat, given its location. While this will not help them reach the lair faster, it is an overall safer option than trekking the hills. A small rowboat with room for six can be bought for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insidious Plans", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters are ready to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, her network of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} informants has already alerted her to their involvement in the city and their efforts to find her. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has begun spying on them through the use of a {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which she can innately cast up to three times a day, and is fully aware that the characters are coming. In fact, she eagerly awaits their arrival.", + "At a point of your choice before the party ventures out of the city, the most charismatic or handsome male character in the party receives a mysterious letter. If they are staying at an inn or a residence, the letter is quietly slipped under the door of their room. In more secure locations, like an estate within the palace's upper levels, the letter might be discreetly left where the character is likely to find it or entrusted to an acquaintance for its delivery. Regardless of how it arrives, the letter is addressed by name to the character and is scented with sweet perfume.", + "In {@language Common|XPHB}, the letter says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "To my sweet delectable morsel.", + "I sense your approach, and I ache with anticipation. My guards know better than to stand in your way; like me, my door will be open wide, awaiting your arrival. So don't fret, my sweetling, for your path to me will be safe. Oh, how I long to greet you\u2014and your charming companions\u2014but I beg you, do not bring any soldiers with you. Please darling, you see I am shy by nature, and the pleasures I wish to share with you are meant for us alone.", + "I reiterate, sweet thing, if you arrive with... protection, I fear you will find my home barren, my heart shattered, and your desires unquenched. But there is no need to be anxious; I am certain that, once we meet, we will both be pleased with what we see\u2014as I already do.", + "Wishing and watching, even in your most private of moments..." + ], + "by": "\u2014L" + }, + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} desires a private meeting with the party in her chambers and forbids anyone within the Veiled Syndicate from interfering with their approach. She instructs the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} patrolling the desert between the city and her lair to refrain from engaging the characters and to simply observe them. In their jackal forms, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} skulk around the hills within sight of the party, darting away at any sign of confrontation. They neither assist nor hinder the party as they travel.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Favored One", + "entries": [ + "The male character chosen to receive the letter becomes {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One.' While spying on the party, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} found herself strangely drawn to this character, and a perverse desire soon blossomed into a depraved obsession. From that point on, the character has remained under {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s obsessive surveillance, as she continually uses her scrying powers to spy on him. Whoever ends up being {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One' holds special significance, which is further detailed under {@adventure Roleplaying as Lilith|SoD|7|Roleplaying as Lilith}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Lair", + "entries": [ + "The journey from Al'Kirat to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair covers approximately 30 miles, winding through small hills and rugged crags. The trip takes {@b 1 day} while traveling at a fast pace or by boat.", + "On the journey to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair, the party may encounter two potential combat scenarios: 'A Risky Venture' and 'Sudden Ambush.' You have the option to run one, both, or neither, depending on your preference. Characters who are traveling by boat will not face any encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Risky Venture", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a 20-foot-tall butte, crowned by a nest that holds three gray eggs, each resembling a large stone. With a successful {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can determine that these are valuable cockatrice eggs, worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each. The eggs weigh 150 pounds each.", + "The characters have inadvertently stumbled upon a large nesting area for {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} and, without realizing it, are surrounded by them. A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals the presence of dozens of {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} scattered throughout the nearby hills. If the characters linger, try to take the eggs, or make loud noises, they will quickly find themselves encircled by ten angry {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices}. The creatures cluck menacingly as they inch closer, eventually attacking in a flurry of feathers and fury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the entire party is {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by the {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices}, they wake up 24 hours later to discover the nest of {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} destroyed. Three {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} found the nest and devoured both the {@creature Cockatrice|XMM|Cockatrices} and their eggs. The {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} are startled by the characters but are not aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Ambush", + "entries": [ + "The areas beyond the city are perilous and rife with rebel beastfolk groups that oppose Al'Kirat. One such group, consisting of two {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] and three {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies}, has spotted the characters from a distance. Normally, they would avoid attacking a well-defended party, but they noticed several jackals trailing the group\u2014a sign they've come to associate with slavers, as {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} frequently assist slavers in hunting for beastfolk. Mistaking the characters for slavers, the beastfolk are driven into a fury and attempt to ambush them.", + "The beastfolk will strike when the characters are at their most vulnerable. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher can detect the beastfolk before the ambush.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paying it Forward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters freed the beastfolk prisoners in the Slaver's Den earlier in this chapter, one of the {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} in this encounter turns out to be one of those they previously rescued\u2014Rametra. As the fight begins, the harpy recognizes the characters and calls off the attack.", + "As a token of her gratitude, the harpy plucks four feathers from her wings and gifts them to the characters. The beastfolk then leave in peace. The magical effects of harpy feathers are detailed in '{@adventure Downs of Sleep|SoD|2|Downs of Sleep}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lair of the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Thousands of years ago, the Riohnar River was a marvel to behold, filled with endless chunks of amber embedded into the rock along its length. It was one of the great natural wonders of the Anubian Empire. However, when the Darakni began their assault, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ordered the amber to be mined to use for the war effort. The amber was already fully mined by the time the Cataclysm struck.", + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair is a network of ancient mines within a cave system at the southern end of the river. Unlike typical Anubian sites, these mines are devoid of statues, hieroglyphics, or ornate ruins. Upon discovery by the Kirati, the Keepers of the Flame thoroughly investigated the area, only to be disappointed by the absence of treasures usually found in Anubian complexes. A brief attempt to mine the remaining amber ensued, but the dangerous conditions\u2014 slippery floors and deadly drops\u2014forced them to abandon the operation.", + "Once the ruler of a grand palace in the Beastlands, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has now been forced to hide in these wretched caves, hunted by the beastfolk she once controlled and concealed from the Kirati she still seeks to manipulate. She bides her time here, scheming her eventual domination of Al'Kirat, where she believes a life of luxury and power awaits her.", + "Refer to the 'Lair of the Lamia' map below. The numbered locations on the map correspond to the numbered locations detailed in this section of the chapter.", + "Below are some general facts about the mines:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The sections of the mines where creatures frequently travel\u2014specifically areas 1, 2, and 9\u2014are well-lit with torches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "The constant roar of a nearby underground river echoes throughout the mines, except in area 9, where a magical illusion mutes the sound completely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Moisture", + "entries": [ + "The underground river heightens the humidity inside the mines, making them feel warmer than expected. The moisture prevents evaporation, leaving characters sweaty and sticky during the day. However, at night, the caves cool off and become more pleasant to explore." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Lair_of_the_Lamia_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Lair of the Lamia (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c72" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Lair_of_the_Lamia_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Lair of the Lamia (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c72" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cave Entrance", + "entries": [ + "As the river reaches its end, the characters come upon a towering 70-foot tall cliff. At the cliff's base, a grand cave allows the river to pass into the rock, becoming an underground stream. Around 30 feet up, a smaller and more concealed cave entrance can be accessed via several narrow paths that wind along the cliffside. This upper cave is the main entrance into the mine.", + "As the party approaches the cliff, they notice two figures at the top, appearing to be humans waving torches to get their attention. These figures are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} point towards the small cave entrance below with their torches, as if to show the characters where to go. After they do so, they shift into their jackal forms and slip into the cave ahead of the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Lair", + "entries": [ + "The cave opening stands about 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Though the narrow paths leading up to it look treacherous, with gaps requiring jumps to cross, they are safe. This entrance leads the characters to area 1." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The damp air clings to you as the distant sound of rushing water echoes in the distance. Along the way, you stumble upon remnants of an old, forgotten mine\u2014rusted pickaxes, broken carts, and abandoned equipment litter the floor." + ] + }, + "As all of the mines are closed, the characters need only follow the main and only traversable path through the cave in order to reach area 2. The journey through the mines takes 20 minutes, and other than the occasional {@creature Skeleton|XMM}, there is nothing of value or of interest to be found along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After what feels like an endless trek through the mines, you are caught off guard by the sight of light ahead. As you approach, the sounds of laughter, boisterous conversation, clinking tankards, and general rowdiness greet your ears. The cave expands into a larger chamber, where a cantina rests on a wide wooden bridge that spans a deep chasm. Rough-looking men and women drink, laugh, and lounge on rugs with pillows, smoking hookahs. In the midst of it all, a chained {@creature Harpy|XMM} sings for the tavern's entertainment." + ] + }, + "To contact or conduct business with the Veiled Syndicate, one must first visit the Serpent's Kiss, a hidden cantina known only to those approved by the organization. The place is rife with vagrants, bandits, and all manner of miscreants. It acts as the 'front lobby' for the criminal organization, and it's here where {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}, the half-ogre who oversees most of the Syndicate's face-to-face operations, handles its affairs.", + "The tavern is a lively, chaotic hub where thieves and murderers alike gather to drink ale, smoke hookah, and swap stories. Chained {@creature Harpy|XMM} slaves (one such {@creature Harpy|XMM} is currently present) are often made to provide the entertainment, singing anything from haunting lullabies to rowdy pirate shanties, depending on the crowd's mood. Despite its rough appearance, the boardwalk platform where the tavern sits is stable and sturdy. Characters can purchase food and drink here and can rest safely\u2014so long as they avoid picking fights with the locals. Everyone the characters encounter here works with the Syndicate in some capacity, and are thereby trusted enough to know the location of the cantina.", + "While all the patrons at the Serpent's Kiss know that the 'Veiled Mistress' is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, none are aware of her real name or true form. When conducting private dealings in her chambers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} uses a convincing illusion to appear as a 'common' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a lion. Her true form, known only to her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and trusted {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, is that of a 'noble' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, with the lower body of a snake. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps this secret to avoid being identified by rebel beastfolk (see {@adventure Beastwars|SoD|2|Beastwars}). Similarly, no one in the tavern knows that the Syndicate is largely composed of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. They believe it to be a human-operated organization. Anyone who learns any of these secrets are swiftly killed and devoured.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brigands", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the key figures mentioned further below, the Serpent's Kiss is usually occupied by {@dice 2d8} {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}, {@dice 1d6} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Everyone minds their own business and looks out only for themselves. They band together only when faced with a common threat, such as a raid by the Kirati military. Characters can peacefully sit and mingle with the patrons, provided they can tolerate their coarse language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jamil", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} (see {@adventure area 7|SoD|7|7. Depleted Ogre}) and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head. Despite his lack of intelligence, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s favored consort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 AC). He wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and Tieflings. He can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seeing Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If the characters ask for the person in charge or inquire about {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, they are directed to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}. He sits in the area marked 'J' on the map, flanked by two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. He informs the characters that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has been expecting them, before he invites the characters to make themselves comfortable anywhere within Serpent's Kiss while he confirms with her. A few minutes later, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} returns ready to escort the characters to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. He then promptly leads the characters to area 9, where {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} awaits." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows (marked 'K'), puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women ({@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak}, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind.", + "{@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}, except that it has a swimming speed of 30 feet and can hold its breath for up to 15 minutes. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} wields a {@item +1 Shortsword|XDMG|Shortsword +1} and carries a {@item Potion of Climbing|XDMG} and a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}.", + "Recently, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} made {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} an offer to assassinate {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom}. Ironically, {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} recently started paying him as well, but to kill any and all {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} that venture into Kirat. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is still deciding how to proceed.", + "If combat breaks out in the tavern, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} remains neutral, watching the chaos unfold from its elevated platform. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} has no interest in spilling blood unless there's gold involved. If the situation demands it, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} can easily escape by diving into the river that winds beneath these caverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} learns that the characters are out to slay the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, the lizardfolk will offer its services for 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. This is an unusually low price, but {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} knows that {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} will also pay for the lamia's death, making the deal well worth its while." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Subterranean River", + "entries": [ + "Read the following if a character gazes down into the river:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Below, there's a vast, raging river that breaks through the cave walls, rushing swiftly as it forks into many dark tunnels." + ] + }, + "From nearly any vantage point within the mines, characters can see a river surging furiously below them, {@b 80 feet down} into the darkness. This is the Riohnar River. When the river flows here into the amber mines, it becomes a network of underground waterways that branch out for hundreds of miles in all directions.", + "Any creature that falls into the underground river is at the mercy of its swift currents. To fight against the flow, the creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. On a success, they swim to a nearby rocky shore and pull themselves out of the water. If they fail, the creature is unable to grab the rocks and takes {@damage 3d6} Bludgeoning damage as they are slammed against the jagged edges. They are then dragged 30 feet downstream by the current. Refer to the Arrows on the 'Lair of the Lamia' map to see the direction of the current. The creature may repeat the check as often as they like, taking damage on each failure.", + "When a creature is fully swept away by the river (taken beyond the bounds of the map), it is carried through a maze of subterranean tunnels, a journey that lasts {@b two hours}. The tunnels are lined with amber encrusted on the rocky walls, making it a beautiful, though doomed, passage. Eventually, the route submerges completely, forcing the creature to stay underwater for two minutes before emerging in a lake within the Beastlands. Any character unable to hold their breath for the full underwater stretch will drown before the tunnel releases them into the spring.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drowned Prisoners", + "entries": [ + "Several drowned victims of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} drift lifelessly 10 feet beneath the surface of the river, below area 2, held down by heavy stones tied to their legs. Characters who discover and search these bodies will find a single {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}, tied to the belt buckle of a pirate's corpse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Amber Mine", + "entries": [ + "If the characters peer into this area from area 2, or from the bridge between area 9 and area 10, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Peering through the chasm of the winding caverns, you glimpse a small, secluded cave. A soft golden glow emanates from its walls. Upon closer inspection, you see that the walls are studded with countless pieces of amber, some no larger than pebbles, others the size of a clenched fist. Embedded deep in the stone, these amber fragments cast a warm, honeyed glow that bathes the cave in a soft, golden light." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, when the underground river's tide was far higher, its powerful currents carried amber from distant lands and deposited it within these caves. Now, the amber lies deeply embedded in the rock walls, ready to be mined by characters equipped with the right tools. The cave walls here hold 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, which can be extracted at a rate of 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for every 4 hours of labor per person.", + "Previously, none of this amber contained Heka (see {@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}). However, the magical explosion created by the Cataclysm infused the amber found here, as well as all other in the Wasteland, with divine energy. As a result, any amber mined here now holds the same properties as those found in Anubian ruins or acquired as loot from Anubians.", + "A {@creature Grick Alpha|MM} [{@creature Grick Ancient|XMM}] has made its home here, deterring others from mining the amber. Even so, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has strictly prohibited disturbing the creature or touching the amber, seeing this cave as the only source of beauty in her otherwise vile and filthy lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Water Curtain", + "entries": [ + "If the characters try to peer through the waterwall into area 9 from the outside, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A powerful torrent of water cascades from a hole in the ceiling down into another opening in the ground. The roar of the water crashing into the depths below reverberates throughout the cave. Through the mist of the waterfall, you can faintly glimpse a large chamber beyond, where the silhouettes of creatures move in the shadows." + ] + }, + "Characters who peer through the waterfall can faintly make out the dimensions of area 9 and, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, may estimate the number of creatures within. The force of the waterfall is too strong to safely jump through, hurl objects across, or fire ranged projectiles from one side to the other. Any creature that attempts to leap through and fails a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check is dragged down by the water and falls 80 feet into the river in area 3.", + "Within this cramped cave alcove rests a retractable ladder, two water-filled buckets, a pair of neatly coiled rope bundles, and a wooden chest, stained with dirt and blood. The ground is wet, a result of one of the buckets having spilled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Assorted Tools", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores some basic tools here. The ladder is used as a safety precaution in the event that the boardwalk in area 2 collapses. It extends to 30 feet and can be laid horizontally to span the southern chasm completely. Any creature crossing the ladder when used in this way must make a {@dc 5} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check or risk falling 80 feet into the turbulent river below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Two 50-foot coils of {@item Rope|XPHB|Hempen Rope} stand beside a chest. The chest is securely locked and can be opened with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or forced open with a Bludgeoning weapon after 1 minute of work. If the chest is forced open, however, the potions inside are shattered and their magic gone.", + "The contents of the chest include a {@spell Water Breathing|XPHB|Scroll of Water Breathing}, two {@item Potion of Water Breathing|XDMG|Potions of Water Breathing}, four sets of {@item Manacles|XPHB}, twelve blindfolds, and three silver daggers (each valued at 100 gp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A hulking, sweat-soaked ogre slumps against the cave wall, its massive form towering even while seated. Dressed only in a tattered loincloth, the ogre looks utterly exhausted, unable to move. It watches you with helpless eyes as you pass, each breath a labored, pitiful wheeze." + ] + }, + "This creature is known as {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'}, the ogre responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} to produce an endless supply of {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} was brought to his knees by the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is an {@creature Ogre|XMM} with 130 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} that can make three attacks with each Attack action. He attacks with his fists, which have a +6 to hit and deal 9 ({@damage 2d4 + 4}) Bludgeoning damage on a hit. He currently suffers from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Slave Niches", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Mounds of hay, filthy and stained, are scattered as makeshift beds along the cave walls. Around them, several male tieflings in ragged clothing huddle together. They look gaunt, frail, and frightened. None of them meet your gaze, looking away in fear." + ] + }, + "There are eight men here (all using the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}), primarily tieflings with a few humans among them. These unfortunate souls were chosen by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, kidnapped, and forced into her harem. When {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} mates with humans or tieflings, the offspring are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, the result of her fiendish womb.", + "With {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} currently fixated on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}, these slaves have received a temporary respite from their duties. Yet during this downtime, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has neglected to feed them adequately, leaving them malnourished and parched. After months of suffering under the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s manipulative magic and witnessing her vicious punishments, many have been brainwashed into fearful, absolute devotion. Out of sheer terror, they refuse to interact with outsiders, fearful of provoking {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s magic (see 'Geas' below). If approached, they plead, \"{@i Please don't talk to me, I don't want to die,}\" or simply cry and recoil in fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geas", + "entries": [ + "Every one of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s slaves is bound by the spell {@spell Geas|XPHB}. If any of them speaks or acts against the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s interests, they will immediately suffer {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage and likely perish.", + "While active, the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell appears as a glowing symbol etched upon the foreheads of the slaves. The symbol is the infernal word for 'thrall'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "entries": [ + "Area 9 is presently influenced by a powerful illusion, which transforms this section of the cave into a lavish manor. The version of this room as {@adventure shown|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves} showcases how it appears under the illusion, while the '{@adventure Illusion Dispelled|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves}' map shown reflects its true form without the illusion.", + "When the characters step into this room for the first time, if the illusion is still active, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A grand luxurious chamber stretches before you, a welcomed but jarring contrast to the rugged caves you've traversed to get here. It feels as if a piece of an opulent manor has been magically transplanted directly into the mine. The rough cave floor transitions unnaturally into polished marble, and the oppressive humidity replaced by a cool, fragrant breeze. The roar of rushing water is replaced by the soft notes of harps, though no such instruments are visible.", + "To your right, a group of humans greedily devour a banquet spread across a grand table, their faces and shirts smeared with grease. Directly ahead, a beautifully crafted water font sits before an empty throne, where a cluster of tieflings in ragged clothing sit huddled in fear, avoiding your gaze.", + "At the far end of the chamber, two ogres guard the entrance to a lavish bedroom. Inside, reclining atop a great pillow large enough to serve as a bed, is a creature both mesmerizing and monstrous\u2014with the upper body of a beautifully naked woman and the lower body of a lion. A tiefling, caught in a trance-like state, lies hypnotized beneath her gentle caresses, while a large cobra winds its way across the two. The woman motions for you to approach: \"{@i Come, my sweetlings, come closer. Let's have a little talk.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s domain, where she spawns the members of the Veiled Syndicate and exercises control over the entire organization. Through her long attunement to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has gained the unique ability to cast the spell {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB}, which she uses to shroud the vast cavernous chamber in a stunningly realistic illusion. The illusion is described under 'Mirage Arcane' further in this section.", + "Eight {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as humans, sit at the northeast banquet table, eating heartily. If a fight ensues, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will divide into two groups of four, forming two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). In the northwest corner, seven trembling tiefling slaves (all male {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) huddle around the throne. Guarding the entrance to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s bedroom stand two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, while a sleek black cobra with bright red crests slithers across the floor of the bedroom\u2014 using the statistics of a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}].", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith, the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "The monstrous woman resting on the bed appears as a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, but in reality, is a clone made of living shadow crafted by the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). The duplicate behaves like a real {@creature Lamia|XMM}, even bleeding realistically if harmed, yet it is entirely controlled by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sits invisibly on the throne. For more information on how the clone functions, refer to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} utilizes the clone to interact with her visitors, ensuring her true form remains hidden at all times. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and slaves know of the clone and work to maintain the ruse. Even the slaves, terrified that the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them, do everything they can to avoid tipping off the characters to the truth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrying Pool", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} watches her friends and enemies from afar by focusing her {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell on an exquisite bronze fountain placed near her throne. The fountain stands four feet tall, weighs 700 pounds, and is adorned with golden serpents that coil around its rim. A true work of art, the fountain is worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and contains one gallon of {@item Holy Water|XPHB} in its basin (this amounts to 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}).", + "The fountain itself is not magical, but is a necessary material component for {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waterfalls", + "entries": [ + "The room contains several waterfalls. If a creature attempts to move through one or is shoved into it, they must make a {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the creature is knocked down by the force of the water but manages to grab onto the edge, teetering on the brink of a fall. They are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and must make another {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of their next turn. On a failure, they fall 80 feet into the river below (see {@adventure area 3|SoD|7|3. Subterranean River})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Hoard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a hoard of treasure in her bedroom, carefully arranged in a large pile at the back of the room. The hoard includes 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, ten chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, three gemstones valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a single large diamond valued at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "On a nightstand near her treasure hoard, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a bronze chalice inlaid with azurites worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a silver circlet worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a gold bracelet worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a jade necklace decorated with red carnelians worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Beside these treasures, two teal-colored letters rest on the nightstand\u2014invitations to the Enchanted Gala, an exclusive auction set to take place in Al'Kirat. For more details about the gala, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and for information on the invitations, see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage Arcane", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has transformed the cave into the appearance of a grand hall within a magnificent mansion, complete with polished marble floors, detailed mosaics on the walls, golden chandeliers above, and the soft strains of delightful music. The illusion is astonishingly realistic, perfectly replicating sound, sight, scent, and even touch.", + "The table where the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} feast on a banquet of meats, is, in truth, a rotting table piled with the dismembered body parts of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s most recent victim, which the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} eagerly consume (see 'Guest of Honor').", + "The illusion that cloaks the room will vanish if any part of the chamber is successfully targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), if the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} is taken more than a mile away from the room, or if {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} dies. While attuned to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can also dispel or restore the illusion at will, using an action to do so. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} dispels the illusion willingly when she feels she can no longer sway the characters to her side, using the reveal to shock them before she attacks (see 'Guest of Honor' and 'Fighting the Lamia').", + "When the illusion is dispelled, several sections of the chamber reveal their true form. At that moment, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A sharp chill shoots down your spine, and nausea churns in your stomach as your senses are bombarded by a whirlwind of conflicting tastes, smells, and sensations\u2014some delightful, others repulsive. A powerful illusion affecting the chamber has unraveled. Your eyes adjust, and the marble floor beneath your feet is now rough, unyielding cave rock. The once exquisite wooden furniture has decayed into splintered, discolored rot. The soft music of melodic harps gives way to the relentless roar of rushing water. As you turn, the lavish banquet is revealed for what it truly is: a horrifying display of humanoid limbs, grotesquely arranged as a twisted feast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Guest of Honor", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has no interest in abducting women, as she cannot breed with them. However, when circumstances lead one into her clutches, she takes the opportunity to either feed them to her minions or devour them herself.", + "When the characters inevitably see through the {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB}, they will be confronted with the dark reality that the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} were feasting on someone they know. Below are three possible options; select the one that best fits the narrative. Alternatively, if an NPC from a player's backstory\u2014or even a player character themselves\u2014has been captured and killed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, this could be the perfect moment to deliver a shocking twist, revealing them as the devoured victim.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "After the events in the {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, if the characters decide not to pursue the {@creature Lamia|XMM} with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}'s aid, she will carry on alone. This leads to her being ambushed, and brought to the mines to face the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, where she is ultimately killed and devoured." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If the party is taking too long to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, you can up the stakes by having the Syndicate abduct {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to extract information about {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. Despite the cruel torture she endures, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}'s training allows her to safeguard the Vizier's secrets. Frustrated, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} bequeaths the prisoner to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}, who has his own twisted plans for her, but {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} takes her own life before he can enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Orianna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} kidnaps {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna}, intending either to interrogate her about the murders in her establishment or to punish her for almost exposing a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to the authorities. Regardless, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ultimately decides that {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|Orianna} is better off as a meal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Jackalwere Caves", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Beyond a creaking wooden bridge lies a dim cave filled with rows of grimy, hair-strewn beds. In four large cages, infant ogres greedily gnaw on humanoid body parts\u2014arms, legs, and more\u2014devouring the grisly feast with quiet, twisted delight." + ] + }, + "Only the most privileged among the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are granted the honor of living with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, sleeping in this room when they are off duty. As they receive no payment for their work, the room holds nothing of value.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ogre Infants", + "entries": [ + "Four infant {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 3 Intelligence) occupy the room, each confined within its own cage. These are {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s latest offspring. Born just weeks ago, they already resemble much older toddlers. Their rapid development is the result of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s unnatural birthing process, which uses her profane demonic womb. Male {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} make for terrible fathers; as such, should the {@creature Lamia|XMM} die, the infants will surely perish unless someone intervenes to care for them.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} would be willing to take in the {@creature Ogre|XMM} children and care for them, rewarding the party with 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per child for their 'good samaritan deed.' However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s motives are far from altruistic. Fascinated by the demonic magic behind their rapid growth, he subjects the {@creature Ogre|XMM} children to secret, cruel experiments. Over time, these experiments curse and mutate the infants, turning them into twisted creatures. If needed, you can use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Fomorian|XMM|Fomorians} for these foul monsters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c73" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c73" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Meeting Lilith", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has no desire to fight the characters; in fact, she seeks to ally with them. When they enter her chambers and meet with her, she first attempts to persuade them to either ally with her or forge a truce.", + "Through her magical scrying, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} witnessed the illfated expedition into the Pyramid and the catastrophe that ensued thereafter. She has watched as the Anubian armies sweep through the Kingdom of O'grila, conquering it region by region, and has no reason to believe they will stop there. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fears that all of Kirat will be consumed by flames and that Al'Kirat, the city she longs to one day rule, will be destroyed by them.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is no warrior; she is a seductress and a master manipulator. Meeting the characters head on is a bold move, but she believes it's necessary. With the looming threat of the Anubian Empire and with growing suspicion that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} may have discovered her schemes, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} knows she must secure allies\u2014before it's too late.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she offer?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} seeks to forge an alliance with the characters, offering them\u2014and the city of Al'Kirat\u2014a truce. She argues that with a powerful enemy approaching, there's no sense in fighting over the ashes, citing the old saying, \"{@i the enemy of my enemy is my friend.}\"", + "In forging this truce, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to ally with the characters against the Anubians. She commits to fund the party with {@b 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} every week}, spy on their enemies with her scrying pool, deploy her forces to defend Al'Kirat when the Anubians finally attack, and, if needed, even join in the final fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "As a sign of her commitment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to stop all kidnappings and killings until the war with Anubia is concluded. Furthermore, she will restrict the operations of the Veiled Syndicate to exclusively legal activities. And, as a gesture of good faith, she will release all the slaves currently held here, including the harpy in area 2.", + "Lastly, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to provide the characters with information regarding the location of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} hidden within Al'Kirat. She has learned that an Anubian artifact, a dagger, will soon be featured at the Enchanted Gala, a very exclusive auction. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} strongly believes the dagger is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the auction, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she want?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} understands that the characters likely lack the influence to convince the city to stop hunting her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, so she does not demand that from the party. Instead, all she asks is that they cease their investigations into the Syndicate, stop their attacks on her and her organization, and to falsely inform the city that they successfully killed her.", + "She suggests that if they genuinely wish to kill her, they should wait until {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been defeated. Then, once Kirat is safe, they should seek her out once more to settle the matter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What About the Mask of Opals?", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} cannot simply 'give' the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} to the characters, as she has remained attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for too long. By now, only death can sever her connection to the relic (see '{@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic}' in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). If they request the mask, she will convey this information." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is seductive and overtly sexual. Her voice is soft and decadent, punctuated by heavy breaths or soft moans when she pauses. She is almost always touching something suggestively\u2014her hair, which she brushes; her slaves, whom she pets; or her own body, which she caresses. She directs most of her attention and flirtations to her 'Favored One.'", + "During the meeting, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} should be portrayed in a way that would make it feel counterproductive for the party to attack her. To achieve this, she openly invites the characters into her chambers, makes no threatening moves, answers their questions truthfully, and offers peace and aid in return. {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} are corruptive and persuasive; if the party entered her hall intending to end her life but left as pawns in her schemes, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} has been roleplayed perfectly.", + "It is important, however, not to twist the narrative to forcefully make the {@creature Lamia|XMM} seem less evil than she is. Her helpful demeanor must stand in contrast to the grim darkness around her\u2014the tortured slaves she's exploited and the terrible creatures she births. This contrast is what makes the decision to ally with her difficult, and what makes the scenario unique.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} studies her targets closely, spying on them to uncover their desires and weaknesses, which she later uses to her advantage. She manipulates her enemies by masking her actions as beneficial to them. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} takes pleasure in sex, luxurious baths, massages, drama, captivating stories, and music. She holds a strong aversion to clothes, birds, harpies, women, and filth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonds", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} outwardly refers to her offspring as 'her children' and 'her family,' she cares little for them. Her sole bond is to Al'Kirat, which she dreams of dominating." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaws", + "entries": [ + "No longer the bloodthirsty conqueror, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aggressive tendencies are dulled by years of indulgent living. Her decision-making is heavily influenced by her desires, sexual or otherwise. She feels compelled to accept offers to breed from powerful individuals, sometimes even to her own detriment." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Real Intentions", + "entries": [ + "On the surface, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and the characters may seem to be working toward the same goals, but her vision of the future is vastly different from theirs.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wants Al'Kirat to thrive, but only so she can corrupt and exploit it. She defends the city, not out of loyalty or love, but because she feels that if she can't control it, then no one else should.", + "Her long-term plan is to fill the streets of Al'Kirat with beastfolk slaves, before sowing the seeds of rebellion in their hearts. When they can no longer bear their misery, they will revolt, plunging the city in chaos and flames. At that moment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} will seize control, overthrowing the Sultana in a swift, bloody coup." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, seductress and manipulator" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The characters are likely to demand an explanation regarding the mysterious disappearances happening all over the city of Al'Kirat. To their surprise, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} will vehemently deny any involvement in the disappearances, aside from the four men the party found in the Slaver's Den and a small handful of other cases.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} candidly explains that she only kidnaps males to breed with, but never more than a few a year, and rarely ever females. She says (truthfully) that she has no reason to draw so much attention to herself and her operations, and that the recent disappearances has harmed her business greatly, particularly so with the city tightening its grip on crime.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} believes that whoever is behind the disappearances is intentionally trying to implicate the Veiled Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fighting the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fights the characters only if there is no other choice. The battle against {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} unfolds across two encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "entries": [ + "In the first encounter, the characters face against all of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions in the room. The enemies include two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, Malika\u2014a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'} (see his statistics in area 7), and of course {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} herself, who for now only fights through her duplicate.", + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} (see his statistics in area 2) participates in the fight only if he escorted the characters to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and is still in the room when the encounter starts. Otherwise, he is quietly assassinated by {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak Sandscale} in area 5 as the half-ogre attempted to investigate the sounds of combat emanating from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s chambers. If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is with the party, then {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} joins the fight on the third round of combat.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} remains invisibly concealed on her throne for the duration of the encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the encounter, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} is {@condition Prone|XPHB} in area 7. He joins the fight on the second round of combat, fighting with labored, painful wheezes. When his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are reduced below 70, he collapses, dying seconds later as a result of a heart attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The real {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} casts {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB} on herself up to three times in order to remain {@condition Invisible|XPHB} during combat. She then spends her actions using her Intoxicating Curse feature and casting {@spell Vicious Mockery|XPHB}, channeling them through her duplicate. She uses her curses on as many male enemies as she can see.", + "Malika makes a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, then targets the most wounded enemy she can see. The packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} cluster by the exit to block any escape. {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} and the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} attack the strongest enemy within range.", + "None of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions will retreat or surrender; they fight to the bitter end in defense of their mother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Ogre|XMM}. All {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} are offspring of {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}'s {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} is valued at 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and his magical battleaxe is worth 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. He also carries a pouch with 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and ten assorted gems, each worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "entries": [ + "The second encounter occurs after {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions are defeated, but only if the characters suspect that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, uncover her sitting on the throne, or dispel the {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB} spell disguising the room.", + "If the characters defeat the first encounter but haven't yet realized that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is hiding invisibly on the throne, they might piece it together by observing the slaves' strange behavior. Knowing {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the slaves ignore the characters' offers of help, refuse to speak, and become aggressive when attempts are made to free them. Characters trying to understand their behavior can attempt a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check. On a success, they notice some slaves casting nervous glances at the throne. With a {@dc 12} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Intimidation}) check, the characters can force one of the slaves to cry out, \"She is still alive! Please, you must h\u2014\" before a magical sigil appears across his forehead, glowing ominously and causing unbearable pain. The slave screams in agony for a few short moments before he perishes. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} then reveals herself and dispels the illusion.", + "In this confrontation, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) reveals herself and attacks in her true form. She commands her sixteen slaves to join the battle, and they comply, knowing the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them if they disobey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harem of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "There are eight slaves in area 9 (seven by the throne and one in the bedroom). There are eight more slaves near the piles of hay in area 8. All slaves are under a {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell that compels their obedience to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. Any slave who disobeys her immediately takes {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage from the curse.", + "The slaves use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners} with some changes. They fight using whatever they can find as improvised weapons. All of their attacks have a +0 to hit and deal 1 damage. For each additional slave within 5 feet of their target, their attacks gain a +1 bonus to hit, deal an additional 1 damage, and Strength checks gain a +1 bonus to grapple or shove them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} gains one additional reaction per round and an extra 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} begins the encounter by casting {@spell Mirror Image|XPHB} on her first turn. She uses her claw attacks on male targets to {@condition Charmed|XPHB|Charm} them and makes sure to end her turns within 5 feet of female targets\u2014which allows her to bite them using her Feral Hunger feature. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is fragile without her illusory spells and the {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} she gains from Feral Hunger, so she prioritizes maintaining these above all else. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aim is to kill all the women, leaving only the men\u2014afflicted by her Intoxicating Curse and {@condition Charmed|XPHB} under her influence.", + "The slaves protect the {@creature Lamia|XMM} by pushing away the men who attack her and grappling the women so she can kill them. They prioritize attacking the women whenever possible.", + "The slaves fight on until {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is dead, fearing the consequences if they stop. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} surrenders only when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wears a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} called the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). She is also equipped with {@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG} (worth 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and an {@item Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location|XDMG} (worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The chapter reaches its conclusion when the characters either defeat {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and seize her {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, or forge an alliance with her to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his impending invasion.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Lilith", + "entries": [ + "The death of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} cripples the Veiled Syndicate and disrupts organized crime throughout the region. The flow of beastfolk slaves into the city grinds to a halt, smuggling operations become increasingly expensive, and banditry in the Kirati badlands weakens.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters return to Al'Kirat with proof of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s death, they are rewarded with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blame the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Despite any evidence that may suggest otherwise, the city unquestioningly blames the {@creature Lamia|XMM} for the disappearances. This is due to {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, who publicly reaches this conclusion and closes the investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith_Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, Wielder of the Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "Outwardly, the death of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} does not appear to impact the activities of the Veiled Syndicate within Al'Kirat. The decentralized nature of the organization allows the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} to continue their work, though only for a time. As months pass, more and more {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} grow independent from the grander organization, forming small cartels that vie for power against one another. Without the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s stabilizing influence, these groups make the streets of the city into their battleground as they fight over control." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent's Kiss", + "entries": [ + "None of the brigands lounging within Serpent's Kiss move to attack the characters or avenge the {@creature Lamia|XMM}. They are so accustomed to the screams and sounds of suffering coming from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s chambers that they assume nothing unusual is happening. Even still, they hold no loyalty to the Veiled Syndicate and have no reason to fight on its behalf. In fact, the Syndicate's destruction would erase many of their debts\u2014a relief they are certain not to mourn.", + "When the characters emerge from the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s chambers and step into Serpent's Kiss, soaked in blood, they immediately capture the attention of the entire cantina. The {@creature Harpy|XMM} slave stops singing, the {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} stop drinking, and all stand to stare at the characters weapon in hand, wary of what this might mean and what could follow. A few {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} surround the characters in a threatening manner, more to gauge their intentions and assert dominance than to provoke a real fight. They will then question the characters, but if the party shows no desire to start a fight, the {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits} do the same, and after a few tense moments, they let them go.", + "The miscreants of Serpent's Kiss quickly seize control of the caverns, turning them into their own smuggler's den. Unless the Kirati army intervenes to drive them out, they remain here, becoming a lasting thorn in Al'Kirat's side for years to come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Killing the {@creature Lamia|XMM} safely breaks the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell on the slaves, otherwise she dispels the curse herself if the characters forge an alliance with her. Either outcome allows the characters to escort the slaves back to Al'Kirat and secure their freedom.", + "The victims are weak from hunger and thirst. They say little unless prompted. Days later, once they've had time to adjust to the safety of their homes, they slowly come forward to thank the characters for their rescue. They bring the party flowers, cooked food, and similarly small gestures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "The city offers a reward of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for each slave the characters successfully free and escort back to Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Culprit", + "entries": [ + "Regardless of whether the characters kill or ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} brings an end to the kidnappings, having successfully crippled the Syndicate and uncovered the location of their headquarters (he magically spied on the characters as they traveled to the mines).", + "Any efforts by the characters to persuade the city to continue investigating the 'real culprit' are repeatedly thwarted by the Vizier.", + "Without discovering {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s true fiendish form or convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to reveal the truth, the characters will struggle to find solid evidence implicating the Vizier in the disappearances. For now, challenging the Vizier brings little benefit and risks losing them a powerful ally in the war against the Anubians. However, if the characters discover the dark truth and their sense of justice compels them to confront him, you can find details on how that encounter would transpire in {@adventure Encounter: Death to the Vizier|SoD|11|Encounter: Death to the Vizier}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allying with Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If the characters forge a truce or alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, she remains true to her word and fulfills her end of the agreement. The activities of the Veiled Syndicate are scaled back, and her kidnappings come to a halt\u2014at least until such a time that the war is concluded.", + "Every week, 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} is delivered to the characters via {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Further, the characters are always welcome to return to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, whether to discuss plans or use her scrying pool.", + "Finally, the characters gain the ability to call upon {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} as reinforcements during the Siege of Al'Kirat, and enlist {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aid in the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. For more details, see '{@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}' on {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Pleasure", + "entries": [ + "During {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may find themselves in need of a favor from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Whether they require a wealthy sponsor, the help of her criminal organization, or knowledge that only she possesses; whatever it is, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to grant it. However, her price is simple: a night spent with her 'Favored One.'", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} desires more than a night of pleasure\u2014she wishes to breed with the character and birth several of his children. To accomplish this, she expects a full night of intimate indulgence with the 'Favored One,' lasting until dawn and broken only by brief moments of rest.", + "If successful, the babies are born in ten days. The number of children she births is equal to the character's Constitution modifier. These children mature unnaturally, reaching adulthood within four years. If the father is either a human or a tiefling, the children are born as {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro entertains the elite of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The city of Al'Kirat is a haven for wondrous and mysterious magical artifacts. Trinkets and baubles, both beautiful and powerful, are salvaged from the ruins of the desert and sold within its bazaars. Their allure draws merchants and nobles from far-flung realms to its crowded streets. But not all commerce takes place in the open, and not everyone is privy to the most exclusive of transactions. Some artifacts are too dangerous, others simply too exquisite, to be sold to the common folk. When the rarest and most powerful of items hang in the balance, the elite of Al'Kirat gather in secret auctions, bidding fiercely to claim these treasures for their own.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} is a well-known and respected figure in Al'Kirat. Rumor has it that no magical item changes hands in the city without his knowledge. The moment something marvelous catches {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}'s interest, it is discreetly purchased and locked away, protected until the day he chooses to unveil it at his next exclusive gala.", + "The Enchanted Gala is a dazzling auction hosted yearly by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, where he reveals the greatest magical artifacts he has painstakingly collected throughout the year. Each item is presented on stage and sold to the highest bidder. The event is strictly invitation-only, where the richest and most influential of the city are given the privilege to participate. It is here where the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire\u2014will soon be up for auction.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is simple and offers an open-ended challenge for the characters to tackle. The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} is set to be auctioned at an exclusive venue, and the party must secure a way inside and win the relic. They could choose the honest route\u2014gather the money, persuade their way in, and bid for the relic fairly; or do the opposite\u2014they might steal the funds, research their rivals, and sabotage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City of Laws", + "entries": [ + "Before running the gala, remind your players that rule of law reigns supreme in Al'Kirat. Being caught committing battery or theft can easily land their characters in prison\u2014and for more serious crimes, they could be locked away long enough to lose their character entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Gold Requirement", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the party's approach, they may need to amass a significant sum of gold to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Ideally, they will prepare in advance\u2014either by acquiring the gold in other chapters or by securing the backing of influential allies.", + "The characters should aim to arrive at the auction with at least {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}}, the minimum needed to secure the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Anything less, and they'll have to rely on illegitimate means to obtain the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. A budget of {@b 7,000 to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} is recommended." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The auction takes place at a specific day. Which day it is depends on whether you're using the Days Tracked system to track days in {@i Sands of Doom} or the Milestone system.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Days Tracked", + "entries": [ + "The timeline is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Invitations for the Enchanted Gala are sent on {@b Day 10}.", + "The gala takes place on {@b Day 32}.", + "For successful bidders who request their items be delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them on {@b Day 34}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "At the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, roll a {@dice d4}. The result determines how many weeks it will be before the invitations for the gala are sent. The Enchanted Gala then takes place {@dice 1d4} weeks after.", + "For those who request their items delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them 2 days after the gala." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} is designed for a party of any level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Leveling", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level once they claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience Leveling", + "entries": [ + "There are no enemies to defeat at the Enchanted Gala. Instead, the characters gain experience exclusively by completing objectives, which are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Secure entry into the Enchanted Gala: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Win the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Win {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Enchanted Gala", + "entries": [ + "The chapter is set within the Eternal Oasis, an elegant theater owned by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Beneath the main floor lies a spacious sublevel that houses a smaller, more exclusive theater, perfect for private events. Here, the Enchanted Gala will unfold.", + "The auctions of Magic Items serve as the centerpiece of the event, turned into thrilling spectacles by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Each item's magical properties are revealed with theatrical flourish, aided by beautiful assistants who heighten the performance with illusions or bravely take part in its demonstrations. While the private auction is the highlight of the gala, it is far from the only draw for the wealthy benefactors in attendance. The gala is a lively blend of meetand- greet, culinary delights, and refined music. For the elite, the event provides an ideal space to forge connections, gauge rivals, and converse with influential figures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "Four months ago, an adventuring group of little renown clashed with a brutal goblin clan in the depths of the Tarakuir Mountains. Among their spoils was the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} spells revealed its magical nature, but every attempt to identify or attune to the weapon failed, so they sold the dagger in the city. Over time, the mysterious blade changed many hands until rumors of the weapon reached {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}, who inevitably purchased it for 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} became intrigued by the hidden magical nature of the Dagger. After all, much of the allure of the Enchanted Gala lies in the mystery\u2014the thrill of uncovering the hidden magical wonders of the world.", + "Once a weapon of great power, the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} has been rendered inert by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Now, the dagger appears as little more than a beautiful trinket. For details on how to restore its power, refer to {@adventure Restoring the Knife of Topaz|SoD|8|Restoring the Knife of Topaz} at the end of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning of the Dagger", + "entries": [ + "Seeing as the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power is sealed, nobody at the Enchanted Gala is aware of the dagger's true worth. Therefore, word of mouth will do nothing to alert the characters that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold in the city, as no one has reason to believe this dagger is anything more than an ordinary magical item.", + "The characters can discover that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being auctioned off through the following means:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "The Sphinx points those following the Path of [Devotion] and [Benevolence] towards {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} knows about the Enchanted Gala and believes that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold there. Characters that ally with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can learn about the relic. (see {@adventure Meeting Lilith|SoD|7|Meeting Lilith})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild toiled for months to awaken the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power, but their efforts ended in failure. While they do not realize it is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, any mention of such artifacts will remind them of their difficulties with the Dagger. If asked, they will direct the party to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, its last owner." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invitation to the Gala", + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is an exclusive event, reserved for the most prominent members of society. Unless a character hails from a wealthy and politically connected family, they won't be invited. Therefore, the party will need to find a way to enter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "entries": [ + "The characters may attempt to meet with {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} to discuss the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} or secure an invitation to the gala. For the most part, he can be found hard at work in his manor high in the Palace Quarter. Three days before the event, he moves to the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis to assist with the preparations and to rehearse for the show.", + "Telling {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} of the dagger's true importance, and any attempts to persuade or intimidate him to hand it over, will only backfire. The more valuable he thinks the relic is, the more eager he becomes to feature it in the gala. Though he loves Al'Kirat and wants to help protect it, charity isn't the Kirati way, and he won't simply hand over the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buying into the Gala", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} is willing to offer each of the characters an invitation to the gala, but only if they can find a wondrous magical item worthy of being auctioned. If they present him with something that piques his interest, he will purchase the item at full value (up to a maximum of 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and grant invitations to the whole party.", + "To be deemed worthy, the item must be magical or exceptionally unique, and be valued at a minimum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or be considered priceless. The characters must be able to present the item to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} before the gala begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The looming war keeps the Sultana far too busy to attend the gala, a fact she deeply resents. However, if the characters have a good relationship with the Sultana and openly reveal that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might be among the auctioned items, she considers it important enough to handle personally.", + "The party must be willing to share what they know about the relics with the Sultana and demonstrate how they can be used to defend the city. If persuaded, she requests {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} to grant invitations to all the characters, to which he acquiesces.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sponsoring the Party", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} can sponsor the party in their bid for the relic, offering up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} of her own money for the auction. However, if the characters win the auction using her funds, the dagger will officially belong to {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}, though she would allow the party to use it until such time that the Anubians are defeated.", + "If the party accepts her sponsorship, she will personally accompany them to the gala and help finance the bid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The criminal organization may not be the most honorable faction in the city, but their reach is undeniable.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dark Deal", + "entries": [ + "If the characters have a favorable relationship with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), she is willing to pull strings for them. She can secure invitations to the gala, withdraw her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} from the auction (see {@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}), and even grant the party the 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} she had set aside for their bid.", + "In return, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} asks for only one thing\u2014a baby (see {@adventure Night of Pleasure|SoD|7|Night of Pleasure})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Other Ways of Entering", + "entries": [ + "There are many creative ways for the characters to secure an invitation into the gala beyond those described here. They might forge one, steal it from another guest, or even kidnap another attendee in order to take their place.", + "As a rule of thumb, breaking into the gala should require either a 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} investment, 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and a successful {@dc 15} Skill Check, or two successful {@dc 15} Skill Checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014 has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM} in disguise. His father, also a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM}, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} wears a blue and gold turban held together by a jeweled brooch. The turban is enchanted to grant its wearer the effects of the {@spell Nondetection|XPHB} spell for as long as it is worn. For the gala, he wears a stunning and costly outfit made from lightly enchanted silks in vibrant red, blue, and white. The ensemble functions as {@item +2 Padded Armor|XDMG|Padded Armor +2}. The outfit is worth 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, while the turban is valued at 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} carries a long cane, which he swirls theatrically to embellish his movements and speeches. The cane functions as a {@item Staff of Charming|XDMG}, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} mainly uses to shield himself from those who might attempt to manipulate or enthrall him. The cane is valued at 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Master_Zakaro.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Layout of the Gala", + "entries": [ + "Every area of the gala is brightly lit and impeccably clean. The walls are elegantly adorned with carefully arranged geometric tiles, while the floors feature thin, vibrant rugs that add a touch of color to the space.", + "The Enchanted Gala takes place across three main rooms: the Gathering Hall, where food is served and guests socialize; the Theater, where auctions are held; and the Entertainment Hall, where guests can sit, relax, and gamble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Protection", + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is heavily guarded. Eight {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}] patrol the lobby of the main floor above, while two more stand vigilant in each of the three main chambers. Meanwhile, several {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} blend in among the guests, keeping a keen eye out for anything suspicious.", + "Every auctioned item at the Enchanted Gala is insured by the Sultana. In other words, to steal from the gala is to steal from {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} herself. Moreover, such an act is bound to enrage all of Al'Kirat's elite, who have now been deprived from bidding on the item. Should a stolen item surface anywhere in the city, word will spread swiftly, and the guards will move to apprehend the thief without hesitation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eternal Oasis Theater - Main Floor", + "entries": [ + "The Eternal Oasis Theater is split into two sections: the main floor and the sublevel. The main floor houses a grand theater suited for large gatherings and includes a kitchen as well as dozens of rooms and offices. The gala takes place in the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis Theater.", + "A member of staff (statistics of a {@creature Spy|XMM}) stands by the door leading down to the gala, politely requesting invitations before granting entry. He has a keen eye for spotting hidden contraband and knows the usual spots where weapons are typically concealed. However, due to past disciplinary measures, he is forbidden from searching near private areas.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling an Item", + "entries": [ + "Weapons and Armor are strictly prohibited, however, exceptions are occasionally made for {@item Padded Armor|XPHB} or {@item Hide Armor|XPHB} if it resembles elegant clothing. Characters can smuggle a weapon or an item unnoticed with a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c81" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c81" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Gathering Hall", + "entries": [ + "A staircase descends from the main floor down to the gala. The chamber is lavishly adorned with elegant tiles, ornate bronze braziers, and a magnificent candelabra.", + "Most guests gather here to mingle and socialize, serenaded by the soft strains of a pianist that plays in the corner. Although business is often the topic of conversation, the looming war is what is on everyone's minds at the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "Tables along the walls overflow with exotic fare: Grilled Bison Marinated in Fire Beetle Wing Dust, Chilled Ankheg Delicately Paired with White Wine, and Boiled Cockatrice Eggs Bathed in Truffle Oil, Served with a Hint of Mustard.", + "The crown jewel of the feast is Al'Kirat's newest culinary phenomenon: Crème Enflammée, a Pâté of {@creature Roper|XMM} intestines accented by a single droplet of {@item Purple Worm Poison|XDMG}. Each guest is permitted just one spoonful, with the server ceremoniously placing the droplet onto the spoon at the moment of consumption. The {@creature Roper|XMM}'s enzymes neutralize the poison, transforming it into a subtle, fiery flavor that lingers on the tongue for ten minutes after it's eaten." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sick Dwarf", + "entries": [ + "One of the bathrooms in the gala (found beyond the door south of area 6) is occupied by a dwarf who fell ill after indulging in the Crème Enflammée. Confident in his dwarvish Resistance to Poisons, he requested an extra drop of the poison. Now, he spends his time in a privy, regretting his decision." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Entertainment Hall", + "entries": [ + "The lounge features plush couches, a curated selection of books, and several gaming tables where guests can try their luck at cards\u2014or the night's favored game, roulette.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roulette Game", + "entries": [ + "Players can join the roulette game and wager gold by rolling dice rather than using a traditional roulette wheel. Show them the 'D20 Roulette' handout.", + "A participant selects a single number, a row or column of numbers, or all the red or black numbers. The participant then puts down their bet and rolls a {@dice d20}. If the roll matches one of their chosen numbers, they win.", + "The payout is determined by the amount of numbers chosen: eight times the wager for a single number, four times for a column, three times for a row, or an equal payout for betting on red or black.", + "The maximum wager per bet is 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The characters can win up to a maximum of 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before the dealer cuts them off. If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}) is persuaded to participate, he will stop once he loses a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/D20_Roulette.webp" + }, + "title": "D20 Roulette" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Theater", + "entries": [ + "The theater seats up to 70 people, though four seats are sometimes combined into one to accommodate Large-sized creatures, such as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}). Throughout the gala, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} entertains the audience from a tall podium, often accompanied by two striking assistants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Office", + "entries": [ + "An office where a tiefling named Phebis, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s lawyer, manages the gala's contracts and finances. Anyone wishing to bid must register with Phebis and present either proof they own valuable assets or show the funds they carry. He then determines how high they are approved to bid at the gala." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Backstage", + "entries": [ + "Here, the props for the show and the prizes for the auction are kept under careful watch. A group of assistants, aided by an enslaved {@creature Ogre|XMM}, transport and arrange the valuables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Green Room", + "entries": [ + "This room is reserved for {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} and his assistants, where they rest and relax during intermissions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rest of the Sublevel", + "entries": [ + "While the sublevel extends farther south, these areas remain unused during the gala. Among them are bathrooms, staff quarters, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s master bedroom, and a muster hall for the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bidding Rivals", + "entries": [ + "Bidding wars are common in the Enchanted Gala. As the party readies to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they must compete against others equally determined to claim the relic. Though many guests will compete for the dagger, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and two disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} will be their most formidable rivals. If the party does not actively work to undermine their bids, they will find it difficult to win against them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} was astonished to discover the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014 serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gold Limit", + "entries": [ + "Upholding his family's honor is {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s highest priority, and he would gladly spend most of his fortune to secure the relic if circumstances allow it. While he is wealthy enough to do so, unfortunately, his distance from home limits how many resources he has access to.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has {@b 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} available. This represents the entirety of the capital he brought from his homeland. Every coin he spends before the dagger goes to auction is a coin he won't have for his bid on the relic.", + "Characters can find ways to reduce his available funds by causing him to overspend his {@item Gold|XDMG}. For example, long before the gala begins, they might damage his ship to force him to pay for costly repairs. During the gala, they could befriend and persuade him to bid on expensive items.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has a secret fondness for gambling, and while he's done a good job avoiding the vice as of late, characters might convince him to indulge in a few games of roulette at the gala (see Roulette Game). By gambling with {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, the characters might not only relieve the Dwarf of some of his money, but also earn some themselves to bid against him later." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Remembrance of Legacy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} will refrain from bidding on much while at the auction. However, the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, which will be presented shortly before the dagger (see {@adventure Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SoD|8|Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol}), may tempt him. The pistol originates from Karak'Drazh, his own ancestral homeland, which fell to the Darakni several centuries ago. Though it serves little practical use to him, it holds immense sentimental value as a rare connection to his lost homeland.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} makes a brief attempt to bid on the pistol but withdraws to save his gold. Characters who notice his hesitation can easily convince him to pursue it. If swayed, he enters a bidding war with {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}' below) and wins the pistol for 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} successfully claims the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will ask for the dagger to be delivered to his ship, which is scheduled to depart for Drek'Alor in three days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "The ambassador {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} (Male {@creature Efreeti|XMM} - see his {@adventure entry|SoD|1|Yasar-Al-Fajr}), backed by the immense wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, possesses an overwhelming advantage in the auction due to his seemingly endless financial resources. In a bidding war, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unbeatable, able to continually raise his bid until he wins. However, his duties as an ambassador come with certain constraints. If the characters are shrewd enough to exploit these diplomatic restrictions, they can hinder his ability to bid on the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focused on his Job", + "entries": [ + "Charged by his Sultan to seek out items of true power, rather than puny trinkets, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is only interested in artifacts with practical and powerful abilities. He has caught wind of the rumors surrounding the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} and its latent powers, and now seeks to purchase it in the hopes of awakening those hidden abilities.", + "Characters can sway {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} by convincing him that the Dagger is worthless or that its powers are irretrievably lost. This will cause the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} to abandon his interest in the relic. No solid proof is needed for {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to accept it, only that others believe it. He would not risk disgracing the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} by acquiring a cheap, broken artifact, and if he suspects others might judge him for doing so, he will steer clear of bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Proper Conduct", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, despite his sense of superiority over the Kirati, is bound by strict diplomatic protocols. One such rule prevents him from being perceived as 'challenging Al'Kirat's ruler,' whether directly or indirectly. During the auction, if the characters are hosted and financially backed by {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, and this is made clear to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, he will deem it improper to compete against her and will withdraw from bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} win the relic, he will request that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} arrange for its delivery to his mansion in the Palace District, as he cannot be burdened with carrying the numerous items he acquires at the auction.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is secretly in negotiations with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and will soon betray the city on his behalf (see '{@adventure Betrayal from Within|SoD|11|Betrayal from Within}'). After acquiring the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bestow the divine energy needed to reactivate it, allowing {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to attune to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} towers at 12 feet, his frame slightly padded with a rounded belly. His immense age is etched in every crease on his face, with loose skin sagging beneath his red glowing eyes. His attire is extravagant, bordering on excessive\u2014rings cover nearly every finger, heavy earrings tug at his ears, and his oversized, puffy hat is decked with dangling jewels and golden accents. He drapes himself in multiple layers of luxurious silk, each adorned with golden filigree, flaunting a wealth far beyond what is practical." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve & Marie", + "entries": [ + "Undisclosed sources informed the Veil Syndicate of the items expected on auction at the gala. A description of the dagger immediately caught {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s attention. After scrying on the dagger, she has now confirmed it as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as the wearer of any relic can instantly recognize another relic on sight (see {@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Characters who know what to look for can spot the subtle differences between {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and ordinary humans. A full list of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} traits that can assist in telling them apart can be found under {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres} on {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Must Remain Concealed", + "entries": [ + "While the Syndicate has invested heavily in acquiring the dagger, their top priority is to keep {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}'s {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} identities hidden from the public, to avoid jeopardizing the Syndicate's operations. If the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} sense that their cover is at risk of being compromised, they will choose to withdraw from the auction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Idiosyncrasies", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears.", + "Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "When questioned about their presence at the gala, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} respond with bizarre statements like, \"{@i I'm here for daggers. I really like daggers. Do you?}\" or \"{@i I'm just a regular human enjoying the show. Do you think they sell daggers here?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Confusion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess only a limited grasp of human behavior and the customs of civilized society, relying primarily on imitation. Since {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} have never been to an auction before, they rely on observing the actions of others at the event in order to mirror them.", + "To prevent them from winning, the characters could trick them into believing that the lowest bid wins the auction, that the bidding is merely for fun and the real sale of \"daggers\" happens later in a different theater, or that humans are discriminated against and not allowed to bid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they will deliver it to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, who will immediately begin researching for ways to restore its full power.", + "If {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is dead, they sell the dagger either to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} or to {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} in exchange for 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have disguised themselves as young, tan-skinned humans with dark brown hair and brown eyes. They are dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom}'s shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally, while {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes. Neither of them wears any jewelry or adornments in their clothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Auction", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The gala runs throughout the day, with regular intermissions for guests to eat, mingle, or to step out and return later. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} ensures that the auction is organized in a way that allows guests to know which items will be presented and when, allowing them to skip any presentations they aren't interested in. The characters can ask the staff for a pamphlet with the gala's schedule if they wish to know exactly when the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} will be featured.", + "For each item to be auctioned, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} presents the item and makes a show of describing it, its history, and its value, before he sets a starting bid for its auction. Bidding starts from this price and guests compete against each other by offering more and more {@item Gold|XDMG} for the item, until someone offers a high enough amount that no one else is willing to pay for the item.", + "There are only a few rules for placing bids. A bidder must raise their hand and clearly state their offer such that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} can both see and hear them. Each bid must exceed the current bid by at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Once the price surpasses 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, the minimum bid increases to becomes 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and after 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, it rises to 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. At any time during the bidding, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} may start a slow countdown from 5 to 0, resetting to 5 whenever a new bid is made. If no further bids are placed before he counts to 0, the current highest bidder wins.", + "This section highlights three unique items that will be auctioned at the gala. Beyond these, it is understood that dozens of other Magical Items will be presented\u2014far too many to list here in detail. Guidelines and recommendations for additional magical items to feature during the auction can be found under '{@adventure Additional Auctions|SoD|8|Additional Auctions}' at the end of this section.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying the Show", + "entries": [ + "If you plan to present multiple auctions for the characters to bid on, it is recommended to present the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} early. Starting with other items may cause your players to hesitate bidding on them, as they'll likely want to conserve their resources to secure the dagger which might be unfun. Once the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is out of the way, your players will probably feel more comfortable and eager to participate in the remaining auctions. An exception can be made for the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters might want to manipulate {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} into bidding on the pistol to deplete his {@item Gold|XDMG}.", + "In a similar vein, if you're fully roleplaying the presentations, it is recommended to limit the number of items presented to a select few (this is why only three items are featured in this chapter). Roleplaying every single item can drag out the event too much. Instead of roleplaying the rest, simply tell your players the items for auction and the {@item Gold|XDMG} they would need to win the bid to simplify the process." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_Presentation.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro and his lovely assistants present the Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} , through some undisclosed connections, has managed to secure a rare {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. He is thrilled to be auctioning it, marking this the first time a grimfire weapon has ever been sold openly in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The auction offers a {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, and the rare opportunity for a private meeting with a veteran dwarvish gunslinger who will teach the winner the skills needed to handle and reload the firearm.", + "The statistics for {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} and {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} can be found in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Grimfire Weapons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barrelled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "This special {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains one pound of highly flammable grimpowder. This represents 10 charges worth of grimpowder, with which to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning Proficiency", + "entries": [ + "The intricate process of shooting and reloading a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} can only be mastered by someone with a thorough understanding of the weapon. The winner of this auction will gain proficiency in grimfire weapons after they are trained by a dwarvish gunslinger (see '{@adventure Closing the Chapter|SoD|8|Closing the Chapter}' at the end of this chapter)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "One of {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s assistants rolls out a cart carrying a small, polished mahogany chest, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} lifts to reveal the ornately crafted pistol. The firearm is a masterpiece of dwarven craftsmanship, made with unusual metals, and layered in brass tubing running through the weapon.", + "To add to the spectacle of the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} has instructed his assistants to appear terrified of the gun. He will play up the danger of the weapon by carefully avoiding contact with the powder, claiming that it could ignite at any moment and destroy the entire chamber\u2014not an unreasonable concern.", + "Throughout the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} explains the basic features of the weapon, such as its range, firepower, and the area of the explosive detonation produced by its shots. He concludes by revealing that the pistol was crafted in Karak'Drazh, one of the seven ancient dwarven cities of Drek'Alor, now tragically among those lost to the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding begins at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, steadily climbing to 1,100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before it settles. If the characters do not intervene, the auction is won by {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has tasked them with learning the secrets of grimfire weapons so she can pass the knowledge on to all {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Any bid placed by the characters above 1,100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} sparks a bidding war with the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, which the characters ultimately win with a bid of 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or higher.", + "Throughout the bidding process, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} make several silly mistakes, for which they receive warnings for. They frequently bid below the minimum threshold, accidentally smack nearby bidders with their flailing arms, and occasionally place bids without raising their hands.", + "If the characters bid 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} or more, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, frustrated, shock everyone by suddenly raising their bid to an astounding 6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Regardless of whether they win the auction with this bid, 5 minutes after the bidding closes, Phebis emerges from his office (see area 4) to quietly inform {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} of an issue. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} then announces that {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} have been disqualified for making an illegal bid, as they were only authorized to bid up to a collective maximum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Viewing this as cheating, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} nullifies the 6,000 gold bid and reinstates the bid prior to it as the winning one. Even though {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} are banned from making any further bids, they are allowed to remain at the gala.", + "If the characters persuade {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} to bid on the weapon, the same events unfold, except the Dwarf wins the auction with a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} bid after the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are disqualified." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "The enchanted gala features many precious items, but none holds more value to the characters than the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} exhausted every resource at his disposal in his search for a way to unlock the magical properties within the blade, but to no avail. Though he rarely auctions nonfunctional magical items at his gala, the dagger's stunning craftsmanship and the mystery behind its dormant power were far too compelling to pass up. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} is certain that its mystery alone will stir considerable interest among the bidders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The dagger is presented by two graceful assistants who carry a small, glass-encased podium. As they gently remove the case, the dagger is left propped up on a simple stand.", + "During the presentation, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} highlights its design and craftmanship, hinting that it was likely once a tool of powerful religious leaders in Anubia. He spends a considerable amount off time focusing on the seal that blocks its magic, claming that such a powerful seal dedicated to the dagger could only mean its inherent magic must be as similarly potent, if not more, to warrant it. He notes that even the greatest minds of Al'Kirat have been unable to unleash its power, and asserts they all agreed that if it could be activated, this dagger could become one of the most powerful artifacts ever sold at auction (an exaggeration on his part).", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}'s words are largely for show, designed to build an aura of mystery and excitement around the dagger, which succeeds, as many guests grow eager to own the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} and unlock its secrets for themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "Follow the information provided under '{@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}' to bring the auction to life, as {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fiercely compete for the prize. The gala initially erupts in chaos, with bids flying from every corner of the room. Eventually, the frenzy fades, leaving {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} locked in an intense bidding war. {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s companions beg him to back down, knowing no one has ever outbid the {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. But the Dwarf's pride and stubbornness compel him to risk everything, until, at last, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} emerges the victor.", + "Without interference from the characters, the dagger is claimed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, for 12,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The {@creature Efreeti|XMM} knows he will likely face consequences for spending so much on the dagger, but he considers it more important to honor the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} by remaining undefeated in a bidding war. If the characters manage to bankrupt {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, oust the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and either prevent or convince {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} not to bid, the dagger will sell for a minimum of 4,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to a wealthy tiefling scholar named Belle Sivak, who works closely with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} at the Museum of Anubian Studies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, who recognized her potential.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in {@language Orcish|XPHB}.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The curtains behind {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} rise, revealing {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} to the astonished crowd who gasp in surprise. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} then instructs the hippopotamus to bow in {@language Orcish|XPHB}, and when {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} responds flawlessly, the crowd burst in applause.", + "The presentation emphasizes {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi}'s combat abilities, her skill in understanding {@language Orcish|XPHB}, and the fact that she is trained to travel across both the desert and the Wasteland. For the finale, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} demonstrates her incredible strength, while asserting that hippopotamuses boast the strongest bite of any natural beast. A stunning assistant arrives with a two-inch-thick plank of wood, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} offers to {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi}. With the command 'Krim' ({@language Orcish|XPHB} for 'bite'), {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} crushes the plank with a single bite, splitting it cleanly in half to the cheers of the audience. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is commanded to bow one last time, to thunderous applause." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding starts at 150 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, quickly climbing to 750 before it settles. Without further bids, {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is won by {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom}, a hyperactive young tiefling who manages several of the city's dinosaur pens. {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} had fallen in love with {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} during the hippopotamus's brief stay in one of her pens, and is also the one largely responsible for overfeeding her treats, causing the her to become overweight.", + "If the characters bid above 750 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a bidding war erupts between {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} and them. The tiefling dashes across the theater to confront them face to face, berating them about their lack of knowledge regarding proper hippopotamus care and warning them that it's a lot of work\u2014a strategy intended to guilt them into dropping out.", + "The characters win the auction with a minimum bid of 900 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If they win, {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom} pouts in frustration and stomps back to her seat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 222 + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Grimfire_Pistol.webp" + }, + "title": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Inert_Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Inert Knife of Topaz" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Babi.webp" + }, + "title": "Babi, the hippopotamus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Auctions", + "entries": [ + "Beyond the unique auctions described prior, the Enchanted Gala is filled with equally wonderful and mysterious magical items. Some are well known across the land, while others are newly unearthed relics, their magic never seen before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items at Auction", + "entries": [ + "You don't need to run the rest of the auction in detail. Instead, use the Magic Item Auctions table presented in this section. Give your players the list of magical items from the table, along with a description of their abilities and the gold required to win them.", + "For each item they wish to bid on, allow one character to make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check to represent their skill in bidding. On a roll of 20 or higher, they win the item at a 20% discount. On a roll of 9 or lower, the price increases by 20%. If the price increases, the character must either pay the new price or lose the bid, forfeiting the item.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Magical Item Auctions Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|XDMG}", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|XDMG}", + "600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|XDMG}", + "900 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using your Own Items", + "entries": [ + "You can customize the list by adding your own magical items. Use {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} as a guide to create an item, or select one from the Dungeon Master's Guide if you know it would interest one of your players. The {@adventure Enchanted Items|SoD|14|Enchanted Items} section on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} is also a great resource, as it provides items with pre-set prices that you can use as a basis for the auction.", + "If the Magic Item you plan to auction would also be available at the Grand Bazaar, consider pricing it lower here to encourage the characters to bid. If the price is the same as it would be at the Bazaar, they may see no reason to participate seeing as they could simply buy it later." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Fully powered Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Delivery of Goods", + "entries": [ + "The winners of the auctions are met by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} at the end of the gala. One by one, he personally delivers their prize with a heartfelt congratulations. Or, if they require their prizes delivered, he makes the arrangements then.", + "Payment for bids are made upon delivery of the prizes. Since the wealthy patrons of the gala rarely carry enough physical currency on them, most schedule the delivery of their prizes to their residences and pay at that time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guarded Caravan", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they may still have an opportunity to steal it from the guarded caravan set to deliver it to the winner.", + "The caravan consists of a large, covered wagon drawn by two camels. Inside, the dagger is placed within a steel chest, locked tight and buried among various crates. Picking the lock requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + "Guarding the caravan are three {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}], two {@creature Mage|XMM|Mages}, and a {@creature Gladiator|XMM}. The {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} sit at the front, holding the camels' reins, while the others walk alongside the wagon. The {@creature Gladiator|XMM} is {@creature Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom}, a gruff and tall tiefling, who holds the key to the chest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the characters' actions during this chapter, the following events can transpire by the end of the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "entries": [ + "If the characters handle themselves well, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} becomes utterly captivated by them. His eccentric nature gravitates toward the most flamboyant and outspoken member of the group, showering them with invitations for drinks, friendly meetups, and exclusive discounts on magical items across the city. That character automatically receives a {@b 20% discount} on all magical items purchased at the Grand Bazaar (including {@adventure Magic Items|SoD|14|Magic Items} found on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}).", + "Conversely, if the characters are caught committing crimes at the gala, he blacklists them from purchasing magical items from vendors under his influence. Magic items purchased at the Grand Bazaar are {@b 20% more expensive} for those characters. If they approach {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} to apologize and either return what they stole or compensate him in some way, he will forgive them and remove them from his blacklist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is devastated if he loses the bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, seeing it as his only chance to restore his family's honor. If the characters win the dagger, he approaches them a day later, begging them to sell it to him for 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Depending on how things played out, he may or may not have the money to pay for the dagger. If he lacks the funds, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is even willing to sell his ship to gather the money. If the characters explain they need the relic for the war, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} offers to purchase it from them once the conflict is over." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve and Marie", + "entries": [ + "If the characters have not formed an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are distraught. For {@dice 1d4} days, they stalk the party, waiting for an opportunity to slip into their quarters at night and steal the relic. If they fail or are caught, they fight to the death. However, if the {@creature Lamia|XMM} is dead, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} give up entirely, as they no longer have anything to fear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom}, a veteran dwarven gunslinger from Drek'Alor. {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom|Kurgan} is a grim, black-haired Dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni.", + "The meeting is held a few days after the gala at a secluded location atop the city walls. The training lasts 8 hours, primarily focusing on reloading the firearm. By the end, the character gains proficiency with grimfire weapons.", + "While only one character can initially receive this training, that character can later teach the techniques to the rest of the party. Teaching another creature to use the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} requires a total 24 hours of practice, which can be completed over multiple sessions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} foresaw that the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} would find its way to Al'Kirat, but if it fell into the hands of greedy adventurers, it would inevitably be sold to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}\u2014who would have used it against the party in the Siege of Al'Kirat. To prevent this, she commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} years ago to neutralize the artifact with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, yet ensured it remained with the goblins so fate would still guide it to the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow either of these two Paths of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} seeks them out after they win the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. He reveals why the dagger was sealed and, satisfied they have control over it, returns its stolen divine essence with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} (see the spear's entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow this Path of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has been instructed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to not assist them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, however, has studied Anubian history and recognizes the signs of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at work, and asserts that only the spear itself can return the dagger its stolen power. In this case, if they wish to restore the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to seek out {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} at the Temple of Time, or defeat him at the Lunar Shrine during the {@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Path of [Erudition]} encounter in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is defeated and spared, he begrudgingly agrees to break the seal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 9: Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "For years, the city of Anan'Thul remained a phantom in the shadows, eluding the grasp of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. Their only clue to its existence lay in ancient murals, which depicted a walled city hidden among the hills. According to the sparse records preserved at the Museum of Anubian Studies, Anan'Thul was once a thriving hub of craftsmanship and so-called 'miracles.' Curators speculated that these wonders were the legendary magical artifacts for which the Anubian Empire was famed. But beneath the layers of myth and legend, a far more intriguing truth was buried: Anan'Thul was venerated by the Anubians as the birthplace of sentient golems, living constructs imbued with intelligence and purpose.", + "Shielded by towering walls and nestled within the embrace of encircling hills, the city of Anan'Thul weathered the Cataclysm. As centuries bled into millennia, relentless sandstorms swept across the land, gradually consuming the remnants of the city's former splendor, burying it beneath layers of time and neglect. Hidden deep within these suffocating mounds of sand and stone lies the crushed body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the once-mighty High Priest who ruled over this forsaken city. Clutched in his shattered grip is the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, a relic of unimaginable power, infused with the essence of creation itself.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has entrusted Clan Bloodpaw, an elite force of hardened soldiers, with a mission of utmost importance: to venture into the ruins of Anan'Thul, uncover the fate of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, and retrieve the fabled {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. The clan divided into numerous warbands and fanned out across the ancient city, scouting the region and establishing outposts at key locations. One of the warbands, led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}, has found {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s palace amidst the ruins and has commenced the lengthy process of excavating it. The excavation is expected to take weeks, but its success could endow the Anubian army with a potent weapon to use against Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter features several Anubians for the characters to interact with. Before running this chapter, be sure to read {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}, which provides important background information on these gnolls and how to roleplay them. Statistics for all Anubian soldiers found in this chapter can also be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} enabled {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to create sentient golems by transplanting living souls into the constructs. Some of these golems appear throughout the chapter. Refer to the '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for a detailed description of the relic's abilities and limitations.", + "The timing of the characters' arrival in the city is important. Clan Bloodpaw is currently excavating Hakkari's Temple, a large ziggurat that has suffered multiple collapses over the past two thousand years. The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} lies buried beneath this mountain of debris, which the clan is painstakingly removing. As a result, the characters will be unable to acquire the powerful artifact until the excavation is completed. Arriving too early may require the party to wait for the excavation to finish, while arriving too late could mean the gnolls have already unearthed and claimed the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for themselves. For information on how the excavation advances over time, and how that may affect the characters, see the '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}' section further ahead.", + "The characters will have several options for claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. They can collaborate with Clan Bloodpaw and betray them at the last moment, ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari} who stands against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or wait in the shadows until the relic is uncovered, then challenge {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and steal it from right under their noses. There are multiple ways to approach this chapter, so it's advisable to read it in full before running it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for four characters of 5th or 6th level. However, tools are provided in most encounters to increase the difficulty to account for five or more characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, characters will gain a level by either claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or by forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Gaining entrance into {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s war camp: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Restoring and freeing {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excavation Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The condition of Hakkari's Temple depends on when the characters arrive in the city. They may encounter the gnolls in the midst of the excavation, find the excavation completed, or discover that the task hasn't even been started, all depending on their timing.", + "To determine the progress of the excavation, use one of the two following metrics: '{@table Days Tracked|SandsOfDoom}' if tracking the individual days of the adventure, or '{@table Milestone|SandsOfDoom}' if using characters' levels to determine the progress that transpires in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Days Tracked", + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Milestone", + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the City", + "entries": [ + "Characters learn of Anan'Thul's existence through {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who guides them to find it. Otherwise, they can find information regarding the city within the Museum of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat. The archeologists there know of its possible location, but had deemed it too dangerous to explore. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} , in particular, has always been fascinated by the city and is willing to assist in the research.", + "No matter how the characters discover Anan'Thul's location, they only know the general area, not the exact spot where the center of the city is found. Do not show the location of the city on the world map. Instead, let the characters travel and search the area, hexagon by hexagon. Only when they are one hexagon away from the city should you reveal its location to the players.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Section of a Large Metropolis", + "entries": [ + "At its peak, Anan'Thul was home to hundreds of thousands of gnolls, and the city stretched across several miles. Fully exploring its ruins would take the characters weeks, if not longer. This chapter nArrows the focus to a single section of the city, where Hakkari's Temple is located and Clan Bloodpaw works to unearth the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The parts of Anan'Thul not explored in this chapter lie beyond the scope of this adventure. These regions are completely under the control of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and its skeletal minions. While Clan Bloodpaw fights to reclaim these areas, they have struggled to gain any significant ground against the undead forces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting up the City", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach Anan'Thul, it's important to begin setting the tone for the city.", + "Before reaching area 1 to begin their exploration, the characters must first pass through outlying towns, military fortifications, and sections of the city itself; all ancient, destroyed, and half-sunken in the sand. As the GM, your role is to describe how they navigate these ruins, ideally in a way that conveys how vast this city must have once been. Encourage roleplaying as the characters climb towering walls, discover ancient scouting towers, traverse massive aqueducts as one would traverse bridges, and take shelter within grand dilapidated temples." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The Anubians expanded their empire through the conquest of various civilizations, making them used to working with their 'lessers.' They are also practiced in dealing with deserters from rival kingdoms who join their cause only after witnessing the Empire's strength. This is why it is not odd that Clan Bloodpaw is open to working with the characters, be they tieflings or humans, provided they mind their tongues.", + "Depending on the actions characters have taken before they arrive in Anan'Thul, they may not yet be recognized as enemies by all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army. If this is the case, the characters may be able to interact with the Anubians, join them in their camp, and even undertake quests for the gnolls while there. All {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} can cast the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell, allowing them to communicate with other species.", + "Gnolls do not trade in gold but in {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, the currency of their empire. Characters who have collected these {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} can spend them at the gnoll encampment to purchase supplies, amber, or even magical items.", + "The Anubians are aware that during their long hiatus, many have breached their tombs and stolen their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an act they consider heretical and punishable by death. To enter the Bloodpaw encampment and interact peacefully with the gnolls, characters must hide any relics they carry. If caught with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, all Anubians will turn hostile, aiming to kill the characters to reclaim the relic.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do the gnolls know?", + "entries": [ + "If players choose to engage in conversation with a friendly gnoll, or interrogate one as a captured enemy, the following information can be shared with the players:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "This is the city of Anan'Thul, home to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. He wielded a powerful relic known as the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, a gift from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} on behalf of the Aru.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is known for its ability to grant life to objects. It was this relic that enabled the Anubian Empire to create powerful golems.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched the Bloodpaw Clan to the ruins of the city to find {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} and the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, so as to create powerful golems once more. Over 300 soldiers are spread out across the vast city for miles around, but only one warband\u2014consisting of 40 soldiers and 30 laborers\u2014is currently near Hakkari's Temple. Their task is to excavate the ziggurat.", + "Hakkari's Temple, the ziggurat in the area, has suffered extensive interior collapse. The ongoing effort to clear the debris and reach the High Priest's tomb is expected to be completed soon (gnolls in Anan'Thul know exactly how long it will take to finish the excavation).", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leads Clan Bloodpaw and has been chosen by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as a potential successor to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} as a High Priest, if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body is never found.", + "Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is found, whoever wields it\u2014 whether {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} or {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}\u2014must meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at Kunaten Keep. Afterward, the rest of Clan Bloodpaw will begin preparations to rebuild the city and salvage anything of value within.", + "The city is overrun with the skeletons of Anubians who were improperly entombed or deprived of the holy bindings needed to withstand the Cataclysm. Their aggressive presence in the streets has impeded the exploration of the city.", + "Like all major Anubian cities, Anan'Thul constructed vast underground tunnels and chambers to serve as refuge during the Cataclysm. Normally, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} would have awakened all who were entombed under the city, but an undeath epidemic has spread deep through the tunnels. Since {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must now bring them back one by one, it could take years to save them all.", + "Two creatures have been troublesome for Clan Bloodpaw. The first is a {@creature Roper|XMM} that swims through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, snatching and dragging its victims beneath the sand. The other is a large mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} that prowls the city at night. Its name comes from the fact that no one has survived a single strike from its powerful sting." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Trading with Clan Bloodpaw", + "entries": [ + "Characters have the opportunity to trade with Clan Bloodpaw, exchanging {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've gathered for items or supplies.", + "Clan Bloodpaw is also open to selling any {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Healing Potions} or {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} they have to the characters in exchange for {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. At your discretion, you might even allow them to purchase magical items, using the guidelines provided in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}, giving the party the chance to fully benefit from the {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've collected.", + "Since opportunities to spend {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} are rare, encourage characters to use them while they still can." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "In ancient Anan'Thul, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wielded the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} to enact a punishment so cruel it was whispered of in fear. With the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he transplanted the souls of living beings into cold, unfeeling constructs, condemning them to an eternity of servitude, forever barred from joining the Aru in the afterlife. Only the most heinous criminals faced this grim fate, doomed to serve as slaves in their metallic forms.", + "These constructs were animated by divine energy stored within chunks of amber (see '{@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}'), which functioned as their lifeblood. The amber, embedded throughout their frames, powered their every movement. As creations of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, these constructs were resilient enough to withstand the Cataclysm that ravaged the Empire. For centuries, they have wandered the sunken city, waiting in terror for the moment their master will awaken and command them once more.", + "The soul trapped within a construct remains fully conscious and aware, its voice given form by the magic coursing through its metallic frame. These creatures retain their agency, able to act according to their own will\u2014so long as it doesn't conflict with the direct commands of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}' wielder (see 'Relic Control' below). The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul are gnoll criminals, souls condemned to this eternal prison; they harbor no love for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} or the city they are forced to serve. Yet, they are bound by his final command: to guard the city against the Darakni. Only a new directive from the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can release them from their posts, allowing them to finally leave the sunken city and seek freedom from their cursed existence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM}, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} typically carries neither weapons nor shields, unless otherwise noted.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} lack a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}. Instead, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 30 feet, due to their sharp claws which they use to climb.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can attack using their claws, which have a +6 to hit and deal {@damage 2d4 + 4} Slashing damage on a hit. A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} can attack twice with its claws as part of its Attack action. These claws count as adamantine for the purposes of bypassing resistances.", + "Instead of the Spell Immunity feature, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can be affected by all spells and effects that originate from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, even if they would normally be {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to those effects. Additionally, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against any spell or effect originating from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Energy Source", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} require chunks of amber to fuel their movements. A fully powered construct contains 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber in its frame. The sentinel can function with at least half this amount but cannot speak unless fully powered. If a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} has less than half of its required amber, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. If it has no amber on its frame, it falls {@condition Unconscious|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} cannot recover lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} on their own. If a creature attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} dedicates an hour during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} to channel the relic's magic into the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}, the sentinel will regain all of its lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by the end of the rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destruction", + "entries": [ + "When a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it perishes in a blinding flash of light that deals {@damage 8d8} Radiant damage to creatures within 10 feet of it. An affected creature can make a {@dc 15} Constitution save to halve the damage. As part of the explosion, all the amber that fueled the construct is destroyed, and the soul that inhabited it is consigned to oblivion, permanently destroyed.", + "If the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is destroyed, all living {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} cease to function, and their souls are released to the afterlife." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relic Control", + "entries": [ + "Whoever is attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} has a strong measure of control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}. These sentinels are permanently {@condition Charmed|XPHB} by the wielder of the relic and compelled to obey and protect them. Though not under direct control, they are bound to accept and follow the wielder's requests to the best of their abilities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Sentinel" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hazards of the City", + "entries": [ + "Peril lurks within the sunken city. The following are three dangerous hazards the party will have to watch out for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "The city of Anan'Thul teems with {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, animated by the enigmatic {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Marked by a distinct crimson hue, these {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} exhibit enhanced strength beyond that of ordinary {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}. They attack from stealth from unexpected places: bursting through windows, jumping down from ceilings, or rising out of the very sand. These undead consist mainly of gnolls who once inhabited the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} in Anan'Thul use the statistics of {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} with a few changes. They are CR 1, have 45 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, have a +6 bonus to their attack rolls, and can make two attacks as part of their Attack action." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map. This district is filled with patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red lines on the map. See '{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}' for their effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fail Forward", + "entries": [ + "If a character fully sinks down a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, but you are not ready to end their life just yet, you have the option to let them sink straight into the catacombs below Anan'Thul. Locations like area 35b and area 48 can be made to connect to the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} above." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roper in the Sand", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Roper|XMM} that has resided in this city for decades has developed the habit of burying itself deep in the sand before consuming its prey. As it feeds on victims underground, their blood seeps into the cursed sand, purifying it and generating water. This underground water mixes with the sand above, forming patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} throughout the city. These patches are further interconnected by tunnels made by the roper, facilitating its movement from one area to another.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Swim", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} has a burrow speed of 10 feet and does not need to breathe. While in contact with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Roper|XMM} can precisely locate any other creature touching the same or a different patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} within Anan'Thul. The {@creature Roper|XMM} is quick to notice when something disturbs any patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in the city, prompting it to glide through the tunnels to reach the site of the disturbance, which takes it 10 minutes to do so. Once there, it either attacks those it sees or lies in wait for their return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, increase the {@creature Roper|XMM}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} drags creatures into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, where it devours them. If allowed to do so, it will continuously attack the party over and over again throughout their stay in Anan'Thul, always retreating when reduced to 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less.", + "Characters must have a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher to detect the {@creature Roper|XMM} if it lurks by a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check can carve into the {@creature Roper|XMM}'s gullet and extract 4 chunks of amber, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and one {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a failure, they rupture sacks filled with potent gastric acid; the character must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Acid damage, or half as much damage on a success. The {@item Diamond|XDMG} and half the amber are destroyed by the acid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "entries": [ + "See the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map below for a view of the district where Clan Bloodpaw has begun their excavation of Hakkari's Temple. The map is marked and referenced by the descriptions found on this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple Walls", + "entries": [ + "It is assumed that the characters travel through several ruined neighborhoods before reaching this adventuring location. As they arrive, they will notice one of the city's grand walls, confirming that they are on the right path. Here, a broken section of the wall provides an entry point into the district.", + "When you are ready to begin, read this out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After traveling through countless ruins, you spot a grand wall with a closed gate blocking your path. Atop the wall stand two beautiful statues of sphinxes, and beyond them, a large ziggurat rises in the distance. To the left of the gate, about 120 feet away, there is a gaping hole in the wall." + ] + }, + "When the characters peer through the hole in the wall, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Through the opening, you see a small treeline, suggesting the presence of water nearby. Among the trees, you notice decayed structures, possibly old houses reduced to ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c91" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c91" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Breached Entrance", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small lake bordered by several more trees is visible far to the north. A clearing to the east leads deeper into the city." + ] + }, + "The broken section of the wall allows the characters to enter the western edge of a district, where most of the buildings have sunk into the sand. The ruins of crumbled residences are scattered across the small dune, while lush trees have taken root in the area. These trees create a natural screen, making it difficult to see to the east where a pack of Anubians keeps watch (see {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "The entrance just past the breach leads straight into a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red on the map. If characters fall into it, they draw the attention of a {@creature Roper|XMM}, as explained in the 'Roper in the Sand' section found earlier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters engage in a noisy battle with the {@creature Roper|XMM} in this area, the Anubians guarding the bridge in area 4 will move towards the noise to investigate. The gnolls position themselves at a distance, taking cover behind rubble, while the two rogues in the group stealthily move closer to the source of the noise. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 16 or higher can spot the rogues skulking behind the trees.", + "The rogues aim to assess the characters before deciding whether to parley or attack. See {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge} for information on how to roleplay these guards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Buried Homes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "All the buildings in the area are either destroyed or completely submerged in sand." + ] + }, + "Everything of value has either been destroyed or buried deep in the sand. Nothing of worth remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Oasis", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A crystal clear pond lies hidden amidst the ruins. Within the pond, there is a small island holding a tall monument bearing inscriptions in ancient Anubian. Two enormous crocodiles appear to have taken the isolated Oasis as their home. One lays calmly upon the island basking in the sun while the other travels around the bottom of the pond." + ] + }, + "Clan Bloodpaw stumbled upon this natural Oasis during their initial exploration of the city, but found no further need for it after acquiring all the water they required. Their unique pseudo-undead condition exempts them from needing its purifying essence for their rest.", + "This Oasis offers characters a place to take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} if needed, provided they first find a way to deal with the crocodiles.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Snappy Crocodiles", + "entries": [ + "Normally very aggressive, the two {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Giant Crocodiles} have grown lazy from feasting on the abundant fish that surge up from the underground aquifer and have lost their desire to hunt. After some time, the characters see one of the {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodiles} emerge from the water, attempting to coax its partner into mating by affectionately rubbing its face against the other. However, the offer is rejected, and the disappointed {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} swims back underwater and groans in frustration.", + "The sunbathing {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} (the male) has become exceedingly fat, so much so that its mobility is compromised, and has started to show signs of illness. If threatened or approached, its reaction is limited to a steady stare and a pathetic growl, unable to produce much else in its current state. The {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} only attacks if it suffers more than 10 points of damage from a hostile creature.", + "The underwater {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM|Crocodile} (the female) shows signs of aggression and frustration because she is ready to lay eggs, yet her mate's overindulgence has left him unfit for mating. She readily lashes out if she feels threatened, is harmed, or notices any creatures invading her watery domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Crocodile", + "entries": [ + "Characters can deduce that the male crocodile is ill with a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The beast can then be treated with a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell or a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, requiring 1 hour of work to help it regurgitate the excess food it has recently consumed.", + "Once cured, the crocodile becomes receptive to his mate's advances. The pair then moves northward to reproduce, allowing the characters free reign over the Oasis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The hide of a {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} is valuable. Each crocodile can be skinned with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The hide is worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} on a success, or half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3A. Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis houses an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. Characters can offer amber to it in exchange for blessings. For further details on these obelisks, refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Guarded Bridge", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Past the treeline, a broad bridge emerges from the depths of the sand, climbing up and leading directly into the city." + ] + }, + "If the gnolls by the bridge haven't left their post, add the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nested between crumbling walls is a flickering campfire, where a pack of gnolls bearing soldier uniforms eagerly grill birds on skewers for a meal." + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has ordered a pack of gnolls to secure this entrance against either intruders or {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Scouts on the Bridge", + "entries": [ + "The pack includes the following Anubians: a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant}, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and a {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric}. They notice any creature that moves beyond the trees surrounding area 1, unless the creature succeeds on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + "The gnolls stop any creature they spot. They are willing to converse with the characters as long as they don't see any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in their possession, though they are cautious and reluctant to reveal too much about the activities of their clan in the area. With a {@dc 15} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, the gnolls can be convinced to lead the characters to their camp to speak with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters offer their services as adventurers or mercenaries.", + "The gnolls are aware of the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} nearby and avoid falling into them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Trade any one gnoll for an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. The {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant} carries a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG} and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Silence|XPHB} (written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}). The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} which it uses as a focus for its spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Broken Bridge", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you climb the bridge, you rise higher and higher until you surpass the height of the walls, unveiling a vast stretch of the ruined city beyond in the north. Hundreds of crumbling buildings extend as far as the eye can see. Dominating the view is a large ziggurat at the heart of the district.", + "Surrounding this ziggurat are dozens of tents, housing nearly a hundred gnolls who move about the encampment. It appears like a grand excavation is taking place. Workers enter the ziggurat with pickaxes and exit with baskets full of rocks and debris, which they dump onto a spoil heap nearby. Dozens of gnoll warriors patrol the encampment." + ] + }, + "The characters can see much of the city from this elevated position, including Clan Bloodpaw's encampment in area 32. The artwork for this chapter's {@adventure introduction|SoD|9}, shows the perspective one would have from the top of this bridge. If possible, share this image with your players now, so they can visualize what their characters are seeing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rotten Planks", + "entries": [ + "A large section of the bridge has collapsed in the center, creating a 20-foot gap. The Anubians found in area 4 have fashioned a makeshift bridge using rotting planks and ropes to connect the two edges. These planks can support up to 200 pounds of weight\u2014enough for one Medium-sized creature or two Small-sized creatures. If this weight limit is exceeded, the planks will break, sending any creatures on them tumbling 20 feet down to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "The bridge has two statues depicting sphinxes, each of which stand on either side of the bridge's collapsed center. Once magnificent creations of polished brass\u2014which could be awakened as powerful {@creature Iron Golem|XMM|Iron Golems} by the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in times of need\u2014the statues are now so heavily eroded that simple repair is no longer possible and are no longer functional." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surveying the Area", + "entries": [ + "While the characters stand at this vantage point, they can observe the excavation and the rest of the city to gather valuable information they can use to their advantage. Have the characters make a skill check of their choice and refer to the skill entries referenced below to see what they discover. Characters may attempt as many skill checks as they like, but no individual skill can be attempted more than once. All skill checks have a {@dc 15}.", + "When describing the city as the characters survey the area, consider reading the read-out-loud text describing the encampment (Area 32) and the ziggurat (Area 34) to the players.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Acrobatics|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The {@i ziggurat} could be climbed. You spot cracks in the walls large enough to allow one to enter the building, away from the eyes of the gnolls. (See {@adventure Through the Cracks|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Animal Handling|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "There are no {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} in the Anubian encampment. There is a large number of birds in this area of the city. You recognize one of the tall towers nearby as an ancient aviary. (See {@adventure Aviary Tower|SoD|9|13. Aviary Tower})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Arcana|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "All gnoll spellcasters that you can see carry chunks of amber, which hum with energy as they cast spells. These are likely their spell foci. You surmise they would not be able to cast spells without them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Athletics|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "By observing the rhythm of the excavation, you can roughly estimate how much longer the excavation will take to complete. (Tell the character the number of days remaining until the excavation is finished)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Deception|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You realize the gnoll soldiers largely ignore the laborers, who move through the camp unnoticed and unbothered as they go about their work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill History|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "This area appears to have been a population center for the city of Anan'Thul. You surmise that the nearby ziggurat was once the bastion from which the city's High Priest ruled the region. It's likely that whoever that High Priest was, they were entombed there along with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wielded." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Insight|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice the gnolls defer to a heavily armored soldier, likely their leader, who frequently enters and exits a particularly large tent. You suspect that tent is where this leader rests or keeps its valuables. (See {@adventure Yz's Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Intimidation|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident that the gnoll warriors in the encampment are seasoned veterans. They will not be easily intimidated and would likely not flee from a threat. A direct confrontation with the whole of the encampment would be suicidal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Investigation|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "Judging by the size of the tents and the available space, you estimate the encampment can accommodate about 80 gnolls. You count that at least half of them are soldiers. The open areas within the camp suggest they have intentionally left room for more tents, indicating they expect reinforcements at some point in the near future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Medicine|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You observe that the gnolls have chosen to camp not upon an Oasis, yet they appear unbothered by this. Even in their undead state, however, you can tell they appear to still require food, water, and sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Nature|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice several areas deeper in the city that likely contain patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. You are confident you could identify and navigate around them next you encounter them. (The character knows the exact locations of all the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in the city and how to circumvent them)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Perception|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice that a small group of gnolls, about four or five in number, is separated from the encampment. They have just concluded a battle against red tinted skeletons in the north east and entered a dilapidated building in the area. (See {@adventure Anubian Temple|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Performance|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls appear to use cackles and yips to communicate, which can be heard through great distances. You are certain that the screech of a gnoll made anywhere in this region of the city could be heard by those in the encampment, and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Persuasion|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You believe you could persuade the gnolls to allow you into their camp by offering your services as a mercenary. However, you don't think you could convince them to spare you if they see you carrying a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Religion|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You recognize the meaning behind the large carvings etched all over the walls of the ziggurat, which depict themes of governance and rituals tied to souls in the afterlife. The symbolism suggests that the ziggurat houses an artifact shaped like a hand, one with control over souls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Sleight of Hand|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You spot soldiers standing guard over a tent. Occasionally, other gnolls bring them boxes with treasure, which the soldiers place inside of the tent. This is likely where the camp stores the treasure uncovered in the excavation. (See {@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Stealth|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident the gnolls are too preoccupied with their excavation to notice adventurers moving stealthily around the dwellings of the area. Exploring the city should be safe, provided you don't walk right into their encampment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Survival|XPHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls seem well-supplied with rations, though you notice they take particular enjoyment in hunting and eating the local birds. More interestingly, you observe a group of gnolls bickering over jars of yellow, syrupy liquid, which you identify as honey. Their snarling and wagering over the jars suggest that honey is a prized commodity among them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Old Armory", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into an ancient armory, thoroughly ransacked. Empty weapon racks, opened crates, and broken weapons litter the floor." + ] + }, + "When the Anubians arrived, they ransacked the armory, leaving only a few broken weapons behind. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Large House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The weak floor creaks heavily and the stale stench of death hangs in the air. Everywhere you look, there is ruin and decay: tables splintered and broken, kitchen ornaments rusted, and cloth torn and soiled. In the corner, a small bed holds two gnoll skeletons, embracing one another." + ] + }, + "When the Cataclysm neared, many Anubians were forced to lock themselves inside their homes, praying and awaiting their inevitable demise. The occupants of this house were among those who met this end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the room can uncover a total of 8 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} scattered about the home." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Fall of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "News of the Cataclysm hit Anan'Thul without warning, plunging the city into chaos. Disrupted supply lines left the priests scrambling to gather the essential components for the holy rituals they needed to prepare, and the crisis gave them no time to construct enough burial chambers for the city's vast population. Out of desperation, the priests of Anan'Thul were forced to select only a small portion of the populace to save, sealing the catacombs and condemning the rest of the inhabitants to their inevitable fate.", + "As the ziggurat remained shut, chaos and mayhem engulfed the city in the final weeks before the end. Stores were looted, houses burned, and countless lives were lost as anarchy reigned in the streets. Some organized groups sought refuge in the sturdiest buildings they could find, while others hoarded chunks of amber, praying to them desperately for salvation. Many more begged and clawed at the doors to the great temple. In the end, all but those entombed beneath the city lost their chance to live in the wake of the rapture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Art Gallery", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Old paintings line the walls, with several more soiled and torn on the floor. Some paintings rest on podiums inscribed with Anubian script, indicating they once provided information about the artworks. Unfortunately, time has not been kind, rendering most of the script unintelligible." + ] + }, + "The paintings here depict various locations or events that transpired within the city. While most of the works are too damaged to be interpreted, a few were magically preserved and have withstood the test of time. Examples include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A depiction of an open courtyard featuring a large tree where a gnoll sits, enjoying honey straight from the jar. Title: '{@i Nectar of Life}'.", + "An untitled painting of the bridge rising above the ziggurat's front gates, viewed from the perspective of someone about to enter the district. The sun rises behind the great ziggurat, resting perfectly between the two statues on the bridge. The script on the podium has faded beyond legibility.", + "An untitled regal painting depicting an elderly gnoll kneeling before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who appears to be honoring the gnoll as part of a ceremony. The Pharaoh holds a metallic gauntlet bathed in radiant light, seemingly offering it to the kneeling gnoll. The script on the podium has deteriorated, rendering it unreadable.", + "A painted scene illustrating a bloody war between gnolls and demons. Stylized fire and blood frame the corners of the piece. At the center of the battle, humanoids with animal features bathed in white light descend from the heavens. Title: '{@i Death of the Old Kingdom}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Museum of Anubian Studies would pay handsomely for the safe recovery of several of these paintings. Characters who search the gallery and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, can find a total of ten paintings intact enough to be worth salvaging. Each of these paintings can be sold to the college for 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a failure, the characters only find four.", + "These paintings can be delicately removed from their frames and stored in a bag with a successful {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. Each painting requires its own check, and failure results in the painting being ruined." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Hollowed Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of death fills the dwelling. Parts of the floor have caved in, forming shadowy pits that create eerie gaps across the chamber." + ] + }, + "The ancient dwelling is a decaying ruin of rotten wood, cracked stone, and scattered debris. Several sections of the floor are punctuated with dark holes. Characters who peer into these holes will notice that the floor is mostly hollow beneath, leading to a deep drop into darkness. Eerie, echoing wails and a foul stench rise from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Collapse", + "entries": [ + "The floor is dangerously unstable, and the first character to walk through its center must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, they fall as the floor gives way, dropping 30 feet down into the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, landing in area 35a. The floor collapses in this manner only once. The hole left behind is 10-feet wide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "The Catacombs of Anan'Thul are located 30 feet beneath this dwelling. The holes in the floor are large enough to accommodate Medium-sized creatures. Characters can attempt to descend safely by making a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check; falling down on a failure. Those who manage to lower themselves safely will arrive at {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35. Hall of the Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9A. Ruined Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "Like the rest of the residence, this ancient bedroom is beyond salvage, ruined and decayed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Skeleton|XMM} in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If the amber is removed from its claws, the {@creature Skeleton|XMM} awakens with a heart-wrenching screech, only to fall lifelessly back down moments later." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Barracks", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Several beds are stacked on top of each other, filling the room. The sheets are decayed and soiled, stained with a coppery residue. Discarded bandages, some with small chunks of flesh attached, are scattered throughout the chamber. No corpses or skeletons are visible." + ] + }, + "These bunk beds once held the remains of mummified soldiers, but they have since been dragged away by {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}. All the weapons and armor that the soldiers kept in this room have been taken by the same skeletal soldiers. There is nothing of value left." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Impromptu Jail", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand has seeped deep into this chamber from a large hole in the wall. Two iron cages line the western wall. Inside one, the skeletal remains of a gnoll twitch and move, its bones stained with crimson rust and its eyes red pinpricks of light. As it senses your presence, the undead gnoll lashes out futilely from its prison. The creature is clearly mindless and dangerously feral." + ] + }, + "As Anubians sought refuge from the Cataclysm, thievery and murder became rampant in the city. The city's cells quickly filled with miscreants, and when there was no more room, they were caged and left wherever they could fit.", + "The skeleton in the cell is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom}, which attempts to swipe with its claws at any creature that gets close to its cell. The cell can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or broken with a {@dc 20} Strength check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Brass Sentinel", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A 7-foot tall brass construct sits alone, chained to the wall in a dark corner. Its frame is rusted and eroded, with one arm having fallen off seemingly due to the decay. Golden etchings adorn its chest and face, interspersed with yellow jewels that emit a faint magical glow. When the jewels pulsates with energy, the etchings carry the energy to other parts of the body, which then resonate with yellow light." + ] + }, + "The chained construct is a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}) with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. It cannot speak as it lacks the required amber to do so. If the characters approach it, read the following out loud as they are ambushed by skeletons:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The construct's jackal-shaped head slowly lifts to meet your gaze, its neck stuttering with heavy damage and rust. Suddenly, the clanking sound of movement stirs you, and you notice red stained skeletons moving across the street in the distance, aggressively heading towards you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Ambush", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach, six {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} (see {@adventure Rustbone Skeletons|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}) emerge to attack them\u2014some dropping from the ceilings of buildings and others clawing free from the sand. The sentinel is helpless to assist in its condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Rustbone_Skeleton.webp" + }, + "title": "Rustbone Skeleton" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} contains the soul of {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s personal workshop (see {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}), before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Battery", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s construct contains only 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber within its body. These small motes of fractured amber are scattered throughout its frame, embedded too deeply to be removed. With so little amber, it is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and cannot speak, though it could move if it wasn't chained to the wall.", + "Characters can find chunks of amber scattered throughout the city and press them into {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s frame to power him. If a character presses at least 100 more {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber into his frame, the sentinel would no longer be {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}. If the frame were to hold 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} would regain the ability to speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains are tough, requiring either a key to open, a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to pick, or a successful {@dc 21} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to break. Though the original key is lost to time, a replacement can be located at the locksmith's shop in {@adventure area 27|SoD|9|27. Locksmith}. If {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} has been given enough amber to allow him to speak, he will guide the characters to the locksmith, where they can seek out a new key to free him.", + "By succeeding on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, characters can examine the lock to identify the type of key needed to unlock it. A character who passes the check will automatically recognize the correct type of key if they come across it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} expresses his gratitude by answering any questions the characters may have. He can provide the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} can provide the characters with all the information listed under {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} warns the characters that if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is still alive and in possession of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, none of the sentinels, including himself, will be able to resist his commands. He describes {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} as a tyrant and not one to be trusted.", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} is familiar with the general layout of Anan'Thul's catacombs and can roughly locate {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s workshop ({@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}) and tomb ({@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}). He also knows the layout of the city well enough to guide the characters through its ruins.", + "Like the rest of the city's inhabitants, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} was unaware of the true nature of the Cataclysm. He only knew it was a divine rapture that would destroy everything, intended to eliminate the Darakni. He recalls the sky turning green before his magical circuitry deactivated. When he awoke, an unknown amount of time later, the city was in ruins and everyone was dead." + ] + }, + "Knowing that other Anubians are likely to force him into servitude, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} prefers to stay away from Clan Bloodpaw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Aviary Tower", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, the pungent smell of stagnant rot and mildew assaults you. Beyond lies a large room, the remains of an ancient tower. The stone walls are still sturdy, but the platforms inside leading upwards have all largely collapsed. The chirping of birds echoes from the platforms above." + ] + }, + "The tower once served as an aviary, where the city's soldiers housed and trained hawks to deliver messages throughout the kingdom. Now, the nests of several hawks sit at the top, filled with hatchlings eagerly awaiting their mother's return with food. Their loud chirping echoes down to the bottom.", + "Currently, seven hawks are present, using the statistics of {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks}. While these birds are unlikely to pose a threat to the characters, they are highly territorial and defensive of their young. They will attack only if the characters approach the nests at the top of the tower.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Tower", + "entries": [ + "The tower rises 40 feet up. As the ladders have broken and the wooden platforms have rotted away, characters who wish to reach the top of the tower must succeed on increasingly difficult Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) checks to jump and {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climb} the remaining platforms. The first 10 feet of the {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climb} requires a {@dc 12} check, the next 10 feet a {@dc 14}, and the final 10 feet a {@dc 16}. Characters using {@item Climber's Kit|XPHB|Climbling Tools} make the check with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. A check that fails by 5 or more results in the character falling all the way back down to the bottom of the tower." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survey the City", + "entries": [ + "Characters that climb to the top have an excellent view of the city and of Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If they were not able to survey the land in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}, they can do so here, following the same rules. Checks that were failed in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge} can be retried again from the top of the aviary and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Hawks} nesting here collect shiny amber from around the city and incorporate it into their nests. Characters searching the nests can find 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of fractured amber.", + "The hawks know the location of a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}, found at the top of the ziggurat near Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If the characters can communicate with the birds and treat them kindly, the hawks may reward them with this magical feather. Recently, the hawks have struggled to find food and can be befriended with a gift of meat, as {@creature Blood Hawk|XMM|Blood Hawks} are carnivorous." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Foul Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This ancient house has almost fully collapsed. The stench of rot is almost overpowered by the sweet aroma of spiced honey which appears to emanate from somewhere in the dilapidated structure." + ] + }, + "The owner of this residence used it to store food and supplies, all of which have rotted away. Characters who search the house, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, can find four small sealed jars, each containing 1 gallon of spiced honey. Anubians have an almost addictive love for honey and would do almost anything to obtain such a jar.", + "A {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom} lairs here. The creature is part of the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter that occurs in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. If the characters arrive here before passing through {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}, run the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter in this location, with the skeletons surrounding the house and the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Small Safehouse", + "entries": [ + "The door to this building has been barricaded from the outside with several plank-like brass plates. These plates can be dismantled with a {@item Crowbar|XPHB} or a similar tool along with 10 minutes of work. If they open the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, countless skeletons spill out lifelessly onto the ground. Inside, you notice the ruined house is full of more skeletal bodies. Many of them are wrapped in bandages, but unlike walking mummies, these bandages lack hieroglyphic markings." + ] + }, + "Realizing that the priests of Anan'Thul could not protect them, many sought refuge in the sturdiest houses they could find. They paid others to seal up the entrances, such that the magics convoked by the Cataclysm would not reach them. The unfortunate Anubians, such as those who perished here, were unaware of the toxic aftermath the rapture would bring. While they survived the initial wave of the grand spell, they soon succumbed from the poison it left lingering in the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals two chunks of amber amidst the cadavers, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check uncovers a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Hallow|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, clutched in the skeletal hands of a gnoll.", + "Characters that spend at least an hour searching the remains of all the skeletons for treasure, can find assorted baubles and trinkets worth a total of 350 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the doors to the building are opened and the red sands are allowed to seep inside for at least 24 hours, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} takes control of the skeletons within. Twenty {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} rise from the pile of bones, forming a deadly horde that roams the city in search of prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Buried Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Red sand has buried the floor of this ruined building. A red tinted skeleton is half-buried in the sand, pinned under a large shelf. It grinds its teeth, creating a discordant and unpleasant sound, as it helplessly tries to drag itself free." + ] + }, + "The red skeleton is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom}, pinned by the large shelf and unable to move. It will helplessly claw at any creature that gets close. There is nothing of value in the house." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Into Deathsting's Lair", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The interior of this building is dominated by a large hole in the floor. Only a few vases and bits of furniture remain, as most of the room has seemingly collapsed into the darkness below." + ] + }, + "If the characters peer into the hole and have {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} or a light source, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hole stretches down about 45 feet, ending in a cavernous tunnel. The bottom is littered with the remains of furniture. In the corner, down below, the molted skin of several discarded carapaces can be seen." + ] + }, + "This hole descends 45 feet down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}, a section of the catacombs beneath the city. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, a monstrous {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} (see {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}), lairs below and uses this hole to access and exit its lair.", + "Aside from the hole, there is nothing else of note in this small building." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Creeping Dunes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The district to the east has been swallowed by sand, leaving only the upper sections of buildings visible above the dune. Atop these structures, countless skeletons, tainted red by the cursed sands, patrol menacingly in the distance." + ] + }, + "The city of Anan'Thul is vast, stretching for miles to the east beyond this point. These sections farther east lie beyond the scope of this adventure. In those areas, members of Clan Bloodpaw battle the {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} to secure key locations in the city. Characters venturing further in that direction will face growing hordes of crimson skeletons, including skeletal giants and skeletal dragons. Only death and misery would await them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skeletal Attack", + "entries": [ + "If the characters make any loud noise around the area, or otherwise attract the attention of the skeletons to the east of the city, eight {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} will attack. These skeletons will rush towards the characters from the far east, arriving in area 18 after one minute. The characters have enough time to run away, hide, or stand and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Sinking House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Flora has overtaken one of the fallen residences in the area, which has mostly sunk below the deep sand blanketing the square. The walls to the building have collapsed, offering a clear view inside, where a single iron chest lies half-buried in the sand." + ] + }, + "The structural rock beneath the house has started to sink and crack due to large pools of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} spreading upwards and into the streets. The house is not only slowly collapsing, but its interior is also being swallowed by {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@creature Roper|XMM} lurking in Anan'Thul can ambush characters from within this patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Chest", + "entries": [ + "A large chest is half-submerged in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} at the center of the building. Characters can attempt to pull it out of the sand to open it. The chest is 3 feet tall and currently 1 foot deep in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Retrieving", + "entries": [ + "To pull the chest from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, characters must grab it from a stable surface, such as by tying it with a rope and pulling it out. Any attempt to push it from within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or open it while it is still in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} causes it to sink 1 foot deeper.", + "Pulling the chest out requires a {@dc 13} Strength check, with the DC increasing by 2 for every foot it has sunk. The chest sinks an additional foot each time the check is attempted and failed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening", + "entries": [ + "The chest is locked, and its key has long been lost. Opening the chest requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. Alternatively, the iron chest can be smashed open, a tedious and frustrating ordeal that requires 1 hour of work and a Bludgeoning weapon. If the chest is forced open, the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} inside is ruined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, five pieces of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Barricaded Residence", + "entries": [ + "The door to this residence has been barricaded from the inside. Characters can smash the door to open it; the door has 27 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Psychic and Poison damage.", + "When the door is opened, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door opens to reveal a small store in ruins. As you step inside, an unnatural coldness envelops you. Your hairs stand on end, a cold sweat trickles down your forehead, and your heart races at twice its speed. You feel as if you are being watched. At the far end of the chamber, a large table has been flipped on its side, and skeletons are barely visible behind it." + ] + }, + "If the characters peek behind the flipped table, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Hidden behind the flipped table, as if having used it for cover, the mummified remains of five gnolls lie on the floor. Their bandages are inscribed with holy symbols of protection. Two appear to be adults, while the other three are small and child-like. They died embracing each other." + ] + }, + "A small family of Anubians took refuge here to survive the Cataclysm. Among them was a highly ranked priest of Hakkari, who used his sacred knowledge to wrap his family in holy bindings, helping them endure the initial disaster. However, without the protection of a proper tomb, sections of their bindings were destroyed by bugs, the elements, or circumstance. With their bodies only partially protected by the bindings, their souls are able to roam the area as spirits.", + "The five members of the family are now {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} (using the variant: {@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Poltergeists}) [{@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Invisible Poltergeists}]. The holy bindings that enwrap their bodies tether their souls to their corpses, preventing them from moving on until these bindings are destroyed. As poltergeists, these Anubians try to guide the characters to break the bindings. They block the characters from leaving by closing the exit door and placing furniture and other obstacles in their way. The specters point the characters towards their cadavers by creating feeble winds that cause the bindings to flutter and attempt to push the bindings into the characters' hands.", + "If the characters give up trying to help the spirits, the resentful specters attack them. These specters cannot move more than 30 feet away from their bodies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "One of the mummified remains in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Removing or destroying the holy bindings frees the family's souls. Though the spirits cannot express their happiness, they grant the characters a powerful charm as they pass on to the afterlife. Each character who assisted the spirits can choose one Ability Score to permanently increase by 1, up to a maximum of 20. The chosen Ability Score must not be the character's highest or tied for the highest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Overgrown Bath House", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Vines and weeds cover the interior of this building, all sprouting from a large mass of plant matter at the end of the chamber. A sweet, unknown fragrance wafts from the plant growth, which bears colorful flowers on circular bulging stems. The plant secretes a mucus-like nectar that drips into a pond of dark brown liquid, from which the plants emerge. You notice valuables, such as gold pieces and jewelry, floating in the muck." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, the bath was supplied by an aquifer deep underground. Although much of the water has dried up over time, the tunnel connecting the bathhouse to the aquifer remains, now filled with plant matter fed by the remaining water deep below. Over the centuries, animals and mummies have fallen into the bath, feeding the mass of plants and transforming the once pure water into a foul, syrupy substance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of corpses, humanoid and beasts alike, float in the brown nectar of the pool.", + "Characters searching the corpses can make either an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Each check can only be made once.", + "On a result of 10 or higher, they find the remains of several mummies holding trinkets and gold decorations worth a total of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. On a 15 or higher, they find a severed hand wearing a {@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}. On a 20 or higher, they discover the body of a gnoll clad in {@item +1 Studded Leather|XDMG|Studded Leather +1}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Sacked Store", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Shelves encased in shattered glass, podiums displaying objects, and a small seating cubicle suggest that this building might have once been a store or a museum. The building appears ransacked, with many of its display cases broken into and several items taken. Two ruined statues of humanoids with animal heads stand at the far end of the room, flanking a large vertical portrait obscured by dust. The room reeks sharply of death." + ] + }, + "The store was pillaged in the final moments of Anan'Thul, as chaos and mayhem spread across the city. Whatever remained was taken by Clan Bloodpaw when they quickly passed through the area. Nothing of value is left in any of the display cases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Painting", + "entries": [ + "If a character attempts to clear the dust off the painting, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the dust clears away, it reveals the portrait of a regal gnoll. Its face is painted such that the eyes look down on you, as if in judgment." + ] + }, + "Characters studying the painting can attempt either a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to notice that the frame hides a secret door behind it. The {@skill Investigation} check reveals that the painting appears out of place on the wall, while the {@skill Perception} check reveals that the smell of death emanates from behind the portrait.", + "Once the secret door has been discovered, pushing it open requires a {@dc 15} Strength check as the metal hinges have rusted shut. The door leads into {@adventure area 23|SoD|9|23. Secret Compartment}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Market.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Secret Compartment", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hidden chamber is coated in lead and is empty, except for the remains of a gnoll and a delicate leather satchel by its side. The gnoll's body is still in active decomposition, wrapped in bandages inscribed with Anubian hieroglyphics. Dried blood smears the floor, connecting the gnoll's body, which is missing an arm, to the satchel that sits 5 feet away. The bag has a rim of dried blood around its opening." + ] + }, + "The eccentric owner of the store (area 22) constructed a small hidden bunker behind his shop, vindicated of his choices when the Cataclysm finally came. He prepared by purchasing all manner of supplies and magical items, and even bribed members of the clergy to fashion for him proper sanctified wrappings for his long hibernation.", + "His fatal mistake was purchasing what he thought was a {@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}, that was actually a {@item Bag of Devouring|XDMG}. He put everything into the magical bag and locked himself in the compartment. When he tried to retrieve his supplies, the bag tore his arm off, and he died minutes later.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel is an empty {@item Bag of Devouring|XDMG} worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, its contents long since devoured by the planar creature. Characters can deduce what the creature is with a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Crumbled Ruins", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The building's walls have nearly collapsed, allowing sand to enter and claim what remains. Several tainted skeletons lie broken inside, indicating a fight took place here." + ] + }, + "The pack of Anubians squatting in the nearby temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) recently defeated a group of {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} here. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Anubian Temple", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This building is a small ruined temple, with cracked and broken benches scattered near the entrance and a large pulpit flanked by tall Anubian statues at the far end. Four gnolls are inside the temple. Two soldiers clad in armor sit on benches, spears propped beside them, while a robed gnoll sits farther away polishing his staff. The fourth, who walks about chanting in their ancient language with its eyes closed, seems more like a priest. Clad in a long, decorated robe engraved with hieroglyphics, this cleric holds a large chunk of amber in its hands, as if in reverence, clearly part of some ritual. The amber glows in sync with the rhythm of the gnoll's chant." + ] + }, + "This temple once honored Khnum, an Aru of sculpture and creation, depicted as a lithe humanoid with a ram's head.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom} are present. They are trying to reconsecrate the temple, a lengthy and challenging process, made more difficult by repeated skeleton attacks.", + "The Anubians are on edge and have no patience for intruders. They warn strangers to leave and will attack anyone who dares step inside the temple. They are passive if left undisturbed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian statues behind the pulpit have chrysoberyl eyes, each gemstone valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. There are four gemstones in total, two per statue. A {@dc 15} Dexterity check with an appropriate tool, such as {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or {@item Jeweler's Tools|XPHB}, is required to pry the gemstones from the eye sockets. A failed check breaks the gem and halves its value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Footman.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Footmen" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Cleric" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Burned Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The residence has been recently burnt, evident by the remaining embers that still rise from the various mounds of charred remains." + ] + }, + "When the pack of Anubians at the temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) lost one of their members to {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}, they honored her with the only burial they could\u2014burning her remains along with the house where she lay. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Locksmith", + "entries": [ + "The keysmith was among the fortunate few chosen by the priests of Anan'Thul to be entombed in the city's catacombs. His store was raided during the chaos leading up to the Cataclysm, and once more by Clan Bloodpaw when they passed through the area recently.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27A. Store Front", + "entries": [ + "The front door is locked. It can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, or forced open with a {@dc 20} Strength check.", + "When the characters enter the front of the store, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of keys and locks line the walls of this room, suggesting the building once served as a locksmith. The tools, though ancient, have retained their quality over time." + ] + }, + "This store holds hundreds of locks, each accompanied by a set of two keys. A testament to their exceptional craftsmanship, they remain fully functional even after two thousand years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key to Neithar's Chains", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check and 15 minutes of careful searching, the characters can locate a key that matches the lock on {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains (see {@adventure Brass Sentinel|SoD|9|Brass Sentinel})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27B. Locksmith's Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The crumbling remains of a home come into view, with collapsed walls allowing red sand to spill through the gaps. Scattered across the rooms are small chests and coffers of various colors and sizes, resembling an old collection or merchandise once intended for sale." + ] + }, + "These chests were once used by the locksmith as displays to help sell his locks. Now, they lie open, rusted, empty, and worthless.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mystery Key", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the locksmith and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, find a small, pristine key with a handle shaped like a question mark. The key is hidden inside a cracked stone brick in the wall, which once concealed a secret stash. Only the key remains in the stash.", + "This key is a magical item known as a {@item Mystery Key|XDMG}. It has a {@chance 5} chance of unlocking any lock it is inserted into. Once it successfully unlocks a lock, the key breaks in half and loses its magic. The {@item Mystery Key|XDMG} can only be attempted once per lock." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Beast Shelter", + "entries": [ + "This area was once used to house animals, where they were trained, healed, or sold. Beside the lobby, there is nothing of value to be found in its chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28A. Lobby", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a small, ancient lobby. The once-wooden floor and furniture have decayed into a disgusting purple sludge, leaving only the stonework untouched by time." + ] + }, + "When a creature touches the rotted muck in the floor with bare skin, it must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or suffer a mild infection. The infected area turns a deep red and itches persistently, causing the creature to be distracted and suffer {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all {@skill Perception} and {@skill Investigation} checks. The creature may repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} every 8 hours, ending the infection upon success.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher detect a small, rusted coffer among the muck. The coffer contains 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28B. Small Cages", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hallway is lined with dozens of cages stacked against the eastern wall. Inside are the bones of birds and lizards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28C. Animal Pens", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is in total disarray. Crates and barrels have been ripped open, with their contents strewn across the floor. Several animal cages are torn open." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28D. Veterinary", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A tall stone bed holds the skeleton of a large hyena, with two smaller hyena skeletons nestled within it. A table on the opposite side of the room bears rusted surgical tools, decayed manuscripts, and a small bird cage." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Crumbling Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand is slowly encroaching on the remains of a small house. The walls have cracked and the ceiling is barely supported by beams that have warped and weakened over time." + ] + }, + "This house is teetering on the edge of collapse, held together only by piles of debris and furniture propping up the walls. If this debris is disturbed, the walls will likely collapse, bringing down the ceiling and burying the entire house. Characters can recognize the house's precarious condition with a successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dangerous Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the house uncover the skeleton of an ancient gnoll buried beneath the debris and broken furniture, clutching four chunks of amber to its chest. The skeleton is 20 feet deep through the curtains of rubble. To retrieve the amber, characters must carefully avoid disturbing the rubble, which supports what remains of the ceiling. This requires a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. On a failure, the ceiling begins to collapse (see 'House Collapse').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The four chunks of amber are worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "House Collapse", + "entries": [ + "If the ceiling starts to collapse, characters inside must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to escape the house. The DC increases by 1 for every 5 feet away they are from the entrance. Those who fail must make a {@dc 14} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 10d10} Bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.", + "Any creature that takes damage from the collapsing ceiling is buried by debris. These creatures may attempt a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to free themselves. On a failure, they are fully trapped and require help to escape. To dig them out, other creatures must spend one hour of work for every 5 feet of rubble. Without help, a creature unable to free itself is doomed to die." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Looted Warehouse", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is strewn with broken crates and barrels. The floor is fractured, with sand seeping through the cracks." + ] + }, + "This building once served as a warehouse where soldiers stored grains and water. Nothing of value remains here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "31. Fallen Ruins", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Enormous piles of rubble is all that remains of the structures that used to reside here." + ] + }, + "When the Clan Bloodpaw first arrived, they tore down these buildings, repurposing some of the stone for their encampment. Anything of value has long since been looted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32. Bloodpaw Encampment", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the encampment or spy it from a distance, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You see a fully fledged Anubian war camp. Undead gnolls march in disciplined formations between a sprawl of tents, all encircling a massive ziggurat that dominates the landscape. Torches and campfires illuminate the area, with gnolls gathered around the latter to roast captured prey and boil cauldrons of murky liquid. Groups of gnolls dressed in tattered rags haul baskets into the ziggurat, returning with carried rocks, which they discard onto a growing mound of refuse outside the camp. The air buzzes with discordant cackling. It appears the gnolls are excavating the ziggurat." + ] + }, + "This is the camp of {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s warband, which represents a small fraction of Clan Bloodpaw. The camp encircles a massive ziggurat that once served as {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s fortress and temple, believed to be his final resting place. Convinced that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is hidden deep within the ziggurat, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has tasked his warband with the arduous job of excavating the collapsed interior, a mission he personally supervises. He spends most of his time in area 42, within the catacombs, directing the excavation, before retreating to his tent to rest every night.", + "The encampment contains dozens of {@item Tent|XPHB|Tents}, fire pits, weapon racks, and practice dummies crafted from bone and leather. Tall flags bearing the clan's crest\u2014a blood-smeared hyena paw\u2014stand prominently throughout the camp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Camp Overview", + "entries": [ + "The encampment has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "This encampment is home to one of the eight warbands that form Clan Bloodpaw. It shelters 70 Anubians, consisting of 40 clan members (the soldiers) and 30 conscripted commoners (the slaves)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} serves as the leader of Clan Bloodpaw and is the current Pack Lord of the warband stationed here. With a single command (using several {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}), he can gather all the warbands of his clan\u2014 over 300 soldiers in all\u2014within 72 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "The encampment holds a total of 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Of these, 300 are secured in a special tent under constant supervision (see '{@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|Treasure Tent}'), 50 are carried by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} at all times, and the remaining 150 are distributed among the soldiers. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is willing to part with up to 200 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} to pay for the services of adventurers." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The camp's forces are led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom} (refer to the encounter card {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} for his statistics) and consist of the following Anubians: sixteen {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, seven {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, seven {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, four {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}, three {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and thirty {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Laborers", + "entries": [ + "Twenty of the laborers toil their way into the ziggurat, hauling sacks and baskets to gather debris and transport it to the large refuse pile in area 33. Inside the ziggurat, the remaining ten use pickaxes and hammers to break down the collapsed stone into manageable chunks. They all suffer from four points of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Two Anubian battlegroups guard the camp's perimeter while a third battlegroup patrols the interior, each composed of five assorted soldiers. The remaining soldiers either rest or are deployed on missions throughout the city. At the moment, two battlegroups are stationed outside the camp: one is guarding {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}, and the other is working to re-consecrate a small temple in {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}. Each battlegroup generally consists of two front liners ({@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}), a caster ({@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} or {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus}), and two skirmishers ({@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues} or {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricade", + "entries": [ + "To fortify the camp, the soldiers have built a 4-foot-tall, 5-foot-wide rock barricade, creating a barrier between the camp and the city. A ditch has been created on the side facing the city, which prevents creatures from easily climbing the barricade to get into the encampment. Creatures adjacent to the barricade receive {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half-Cover} from Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side. From the city-facing side, crossing the barricade requires an action, is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}, and requires a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32A. Yz's Tent", + "entries": [ + "This is {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s personal quarters and where he sleeps each night. His accommodations are spacious, though not particularly luxurious. The tent is unguarded during the day, but at night, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen} stand watch outside while {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sleeps.", + "The anticipation of discovering the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} has left {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} struggling with insomnia. If a character sneaks into his tent at night, there is a {@chance 50} chance that {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is awake, studying the blueprints of the ziggurat, and a {@chance 50} chance that he is lightly asleep, waking up if a creature sneaking inside fails a {@dc 8} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search the tent, they can discover the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A detailed blueprint of the ziggurat's interior and the attached catacombs. The blueprint does not reveal any hidden rooms, such as the one in area 44a, or sections created after the Cataclysm, like the sandpit in area 36.", + "Four {@item Rations|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is asleep, the characters can find the items he typically carries. His armor is displayed on a stand near the entrance, his {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG|magical Flail} rests on a long table, and his {@item Shield|XPHB} is propped upright against the same table. The rest of his belongings are kept in small satchels hanging from the posts of his makeshift bed. For a detailed summary of all the items {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} carries, see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32B. Treasure Tent", + "entries": [ + "This tent is the storage site for the warband's war chest, along with any treasures the gnolls have uncovered from the ziggurat or looted from the city. It is constantly guarded by a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant} and two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, who have strict orders from {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to prevent anyone else from entering. Roughly every hour, a weary worker delivers a newly unearthed trinket from the excavation, which the sergeant promptly collects and stores inside the tent.", + "Scattered around the inside of the tent are the following treasures:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Three small, exquisite crafted canopic jars made of ivory, each valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The jars are empty.", + "Ten chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "A diverse assortment of jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings, hair ornaments, and bracers, collectively worth 480 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "Ten {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Potions of Healing} and six {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "Two {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, both written in Anubian.", + "A {@item +1 Halberd|XDMG|Halberd +1}, a {@item +1 Javelin|XDMG|Javelin +1}, and a {@item +1 Heavy Crossbow|XDMG|Heavy Crossbow +1}.", + "A {@item Bolt of Slaying|XDMG|Bolt of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Chest", + "entries": [ + "In the center of the tent rests a metallic chest, ornately decorated with gold emblems and hieroglyphics. The chest is locked and reinforced with an {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} spell. The key, which overrides the {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB}, is kept by the sergeant standing guard outside, who wears it on a chain around his neck. Without the key, opening the chest requires a successful {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}. The chest itself is a work of art worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs 50 pounds." + ] + }, + "Within the chest are six silk pouches, each containing 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. This is the coin with which {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} pays his soldiers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Characters who approach the encampment with peaceful intentions can request a parley with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}. The soldiers summon him, and he arrives 15 minutes later.", + "Though {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is unwilling to discuss the purpose of the excavation, he has ample coin and is in need of mercenaries skilled at killing monsters. As long as the characters agree to help the clan with a few tasks and steer clear of the ziggurat, they are allowed to move around the camp while supervised.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} can task the characters with quests that assist the clan's excavation efforts, offering {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} as payment.", + "Below are two pressing issues that the clan currently needs resolved.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activate the Sentinel", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} assigns the characters the task of awakening a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} to aid in the excavation efforts. The golem is found in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will supply them with two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and instruct the characters to place them upon the frame of the golem. This will be enough to power the sentinel in all ways except for speech, as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has neither need nor desire for the golem's opinion. For the mission, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} offers 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i When Anan'Thul was at its mightiest, golems of metal were forged to serve the city and slaughter its enemies. My scouts sniffed out what seems like one of the constructs southeast of here, chained up to a wall. I need you to clear the area, free the golem, and bring it back to me.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slay Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "The characters are assigned to kill a mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s lair is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, in {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. There is a direct entrance to the nest from the surface, accessible in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}. If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} and bring back proof of their deed, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will reward them with 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i My warband whimpers at the shadow of a dark scorpion they've dubbed {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}. They believe it a demon born of the Old Empire. My belief? It's been feasting on our interred brothers, subsisting on the Heka of their bindings, and likely mutating from it. You must annihilate this blasphemous creature. It prowls at night, but it's bound to have a lair. I'd wager its nest is tucked away in one of the buildings nearby. Find it and end it.}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/South.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "33. Spoil Heap", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A towering heap of rubble has accumulated here. Within it, you notice shattered statues, rotting furniture, rusted weapons, torn fabrics, countless unrecognizable objects, and an immense amount of crushed stone." + ] + }, + "As Clan Bloodpaw excavates the ziggurat, anything valuable is carefully stored, while the rest is discarded here. Workers deposit rubble onto this growing pile in steady intervals every 15 minutes.", + "Characters who spend 1 hour digging here and succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Investigation}) check find four small chunks of amber, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst a sea of ruined buildings, an enormous structure rises, towering six or seven times higher than anything else in the city. It is a ziggurat that resembles a fortress, broader at the base and narrow towards the top, with three terraces marking each of its levels. The walls of the second terrace are framed by statues the size of giants. The exterior is crafted from a coppery or dulled brass-like material, which, despite its weathered hue, has withstood the ravages of time remarkably well. A wide road appears to once have led directly to the entrance, but much of it now lies buried beneath sand. Obelisks and other decorative structures that flanked the road still stand. Several stairs ascend the front of the ziggurat, leading to an elevated platform where the main entrance to the complex is found." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to Hakkari's Temple. Within these walls, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} ruled the city and it is where he ultimately chose to entomb himself in a bid to survive the Cataclysm.", + "The ziggurat is an enormous structure with hundreds of rooms spread across four levels, including one underground. However, most of these rooms and the corridors leading to them have collapsed, leaving large sections of the complex filled with rubble. This includes the main entrance lobby and the grand hallway that once connected it to the main fane of the temple, where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus lies. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband have been relentlessly clearing the debris to create a path straight to what they believe is {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s resting place.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Characters entering the ziggurat from this area can traverse the path cleared by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband, leading directly to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} and eventually to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. Other than to enter the catacombs (see 'Into the Catacombs'), deviating from this path is impossible, as all other hallways in this section of the ziggurat have collapsed and remain uncleared. Refer to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} for details on how much of the path has been cleared.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "Characters are able to enter the catacombs from here, by following the path dug through the ziggurat into {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}, before ascending the balconies found there. The catacombs are an underground part of the city where citizens were mummified and entombed in a desperate attempt to survive the Cataclysm. For more information, refer to {@adventure The Catacombs|SoD|9|The Catacombs}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Cracks", + "entries": [ + "Characters surveying the ziggurat from afar (see {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}) might notice several cracks across its outer walls. If they investigate these cracks and spend an hour searching the area, they will find an opening on the eastern side of the ziggurat, 10 feet above the ground. This opening was once a secret passage used by the priests of Anan'Thul. Though it was sealed off, time and erosion has uncovered it.", + "The opening is large enough for Small-sized creatures to fit comfortably, while Medium-sized creatures can squeeze through with a successful {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Creatures that fail the Dexterity check must overexert themselves to squeeze through, resulting in them gaining a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "The opening drops 30 feet into a hallway, obstructed by debris at one end and extending into a long corridor in the opposite direction. The hallway continues south for several minutes until it ends at a cracked, brittle wall that seems easy to break. From the other side, the stench of death and the sound of moaning can be heard. With 1 minute of effort using a Bludgeoning weapon or tool, the wall can be destroyed, uncovering a hidden passage into the catacombs that lead into {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Catacombs", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the city lies a vast labyrinth of chambers and tunnels. While some were crafted by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} in the city's early days, the majority were hewn in the final months before its fall, as news of the Cataclysm spread throughout the Anubian Empire. Within these catacombs, the Anubians sealed themselves away, hoping to survive the impending rapture.", + "Those fortunate enough to be chosen for survival were wrapped in holy cloth bindings and lulled into an endless slumber, destined to sleep through the end of the world, with the promise of an awakening centuries later thanks to the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Death was an expected and natural part of this process. The sanctified cloth prevented their souls from departing their bodies, preserving them from decay and enabling the Ankh to restore them back to life when the time to awaken would finally come.", + "Unfortunately, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} never stirred, and instead of a Great Awakening, a necropolis was born in the darkened halls beneath Anan'Thul. As the slow rot of death seeped into these tunnels, necrotic energies twisted the restless, imprisoned souls into undeath. Now, mummies, phantoms, and other horrors roam these forsaken halls, blind to the light of the Ankh that finally calls to them.", + "Refer to the 'Catacombs of Anan'Thul' map below. The locations marked on the map are described throughout the rest of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Proceeding to the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "To obtain the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must descend into the city's catacombs. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to reach the tombs. Below are some of the possible routes they can take to do so:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The small building in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair} contains a tunnel that leads directly to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses this passage to enter and exit its lair.", + "The floor beneath the residence in {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence} is hollow, with a direct drop into {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35A. Caved Ceiling}. Characters who enter the residence might accidentally fall through if they aren't careful.", + "A large crack on the eastern wall of the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} provides access to {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}.", + "At your discretion, characters who sink into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} may find themselves in any sand-choked location within the catacombs, such as {@adventure area 35b|SoD|9|35B. Blocked Passage} or {@adventure area 48|SoD|9|48. Sunken Room}.", + "By befriending Clan Bloodpaw and completing two quests, you can have the characters earn {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s trust. He then permits them to enter the ziggurat and help with the final stages of the excavation on {@adventure area 42a|SoD|9|42A. Path to Enlightenment}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "entries": [ + "Constructed roughly 30 feet below the city and filled with the entombed dead, the catacombs are filled with stale, dry air that reeks of decay. Chunks of rock frequently fall from the walls and ceilings, sand sifts through small cracks in the stone, and a pervasive, haunting fog has overtaken the entire complex.", + "The catacombs have the following general features:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The chambers of the catacombs are shrouded in complete darkness unless otherwise noted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "Rooms feature 20-foot-high ceilings, while the hallways that connect them have ceilings 10 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sounds", + "entries": [ + "The westernmost sections of the catacombs are haunted by the terrifying moans of mummies, while the easternmost parts resonate with the relentless sound of pickaxes striking stone, echoing from the excavation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "entries": [ + "The naturally occurring necromantic energies, generated by the close proximity of fresh cadavers to numerous magical artifacts and enchantments, transformed the gnolls interred in these catacombs into undead. Normally, such energies would produce zombies and spirits, but because these bodies were wrapped in sanctified cloth that prevented their souls from departing, they instead became mummies\u2014a more powerful form of Undead that retains its soul.", + "These mummies are confused and ravenous, driven to kill any living creature they find and absorb their life essence by devouring them. While they are intelligent enough to engage in conversation, their focus quickly fades as their insatiable urge to feed takes control. They will attack and consume any living being they encounter, including other Anubians such as members of Clan Bloodpaw. Their memories of their past lives are blurred, with most unable to even remember their own names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring a Mummy", + "entries": [ + "Having lingered in undeath for so long, the stirring of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive these undead. Instead, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself would need to shine his {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} on each individual mummy, a process that is limited to only a few revivals per day\u2014a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. As a result, these undead are doomed to either linger in undeath for ages or find a welcomed release through the destruction likely brought by the characters.", + "Mummies brought back to life become {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringers} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Slaying bound mummies, like those found in {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, {@adventure 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}, and {@adventure 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}, award no {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|Experience}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c92" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c92" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purple Fog", + "entries": [ + "The entire catacombs, from {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through 51, are blanketed in a thin purple fog. This fog dims light, causing even areas lit by torches or magical light to be {@variantrule Lightly Obscured|XPHB}. Regardless of illumination, the fog limits vision to a maximum of 30 feet.", + "When the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} awoke within the Great Pyramid, it sent out waves of powerful magic across the ancient Anubian domain. This magic resonated with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} scattered throughout the land, using them as amplifiers to extend its healing influence across a much larger area.", + "Drawn to the concentration of entombed Anubians in these catacombs, the magic gathered here as a purple fog. Normally, the fog would have entered the bodies of the gnolls, restoring them to life, but with so many gnolls undead and unable to be revived, the fog has lingered instead.", + "The purple fog is more energy than matter, making most attempts to blow it away or contain it futile. It easily bypasses physical barriers and force fields, and can only be contained by barriers that extend into the ethereal realm.", + "Empowered by the healing might of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, creatures within the fog receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "When a creature uses a spell slot to cast a spell from the Necromancy school of magic, the spell is treated as if it were cast using a spell slot one level higher.", + "If a creature is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and is making {@variantrule Death Saving Throw|XPHB|Death Saving Throws}, it automatically stabilizes at the start of its turn.", + "Spells that restore life to a dead creature no longer require material components when cast within the fog.", + "Areas enveloped in the purple fog are treated as an Oasis for the purposes of negating the penalties associated with the Great Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35. Burial Chambers", + "entries": [ + "The first time the characters enter any of the burial chambers, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You come upon a dry and ancient crypt. The square hall is lined with dozens of niches carved into the walls, each seemingly filled... with bodies. Living bodies? Wrapped tightly in linen, their forms suggest they are gnolls, but they writhe and squirm within their niches. The sight sends a chill down your spine, and the sound of their moaning raises the hairs on your skin. Thankfully, they appear to be tightly bound to their tombs." + ] + }, + "To maximize the limited space, the priests instructed the brass sentinel laborers to carve as many niches as possible into the walls. Most walls now feature four columns and four rows of niches, each packed tightly with mummified gnolls, with up to three bodies placed deep within each niche.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Roughly 150 {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} fill each square burial chamber. These mummies are tightly bound in linen, rendering them blind, mute, and unable to move their arms or legs. Their bodies are further secured to the niches they inhabit to prevent them from falling. Now Undead, these mummies writhe helplessly and emit bone-chilling moans. Whenever a living creature approaches a bound mummy, the undead creature salivates through the bindings.", + "The mummies pose no threat to the characters as long as they remain bound." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Many gnolls were buried with their jewelry, either worn or hidden within their bindings, in the hope of preserving their valuables through the Cataclysm. In total, about 1,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of assorted jewelry is scattered among the mummies in this area.", + "To loot the mummies' jewelry, a character must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching through the wiggling creatures. After 15 minutes, the character collects 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a {@creature Mummy|MM} and contracts Mummy Rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). It takes seven checks and approximately two hours to loot all the mummies in this area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35A. Caved Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "A portion of the ceiling in this chamber has collapsed, revealing a tall opening in the rock above, where faint light filters through narrow cracks. Characters may attempt to scale the rubble, wall niches, and jagged rock to reach the hole, but it's difficult, requiring a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to do so.", + "The hole in the ceiling is 30 feet high and leads to {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "This route once led to dozens of burial chambers, much like those in {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, but a massive collapse has rendered the passage completely impassable." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35C. Traversable Passage", + "entries": [ + "Parts of the walls and ceiling in this hallway have caved in. As the characters near the rubble, they notice a narrow passage through the debris, offering a way forward deeper into the catacombs.", + "Small-sized creatures or smaller can move through the narrow passage, but Medium-sized or larger creatures must first clear the rubble to widen it. A creature can widen the passage by spending 2 hours of work to do so (1 hour per 5-foot square of rubble). For each additional creature that helps with the work, the time required is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandpit Entrance", + "entries": [ + "A large portion of the chamber has broken away, revealing a sand-filled cave system 15 feet below, accessible via a jagged ledge. Climbing up or down the ledge is easy and does not require a skill check. The ledge leads down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Burial_Chambers.webp" + }, + "title": "Burial Chambers under Anan'Thul" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36. Sandpit", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You discover a large, sand-filled cave, its floor strewn with the half-eaten remains of mummified gnolls." + ] + }, + "The zone marked red on the map represents {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, however this patch is relatively shallow, with a depth of just 4 feet. Medium-sized creatures or larger that enter the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} as usual, but their movement speed is reduced to 5 feet rather than 0. As an action, these creatures can climb out of the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and into any ledge or platform within 5 feet of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "This is the lair of {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Deathsting's Statistics'), a fearsome {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} that has spent decades feeding on the helpless mummies from {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}. Corrupted by the rot in its diet, sustained by the mysterious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, and infused with divine essence from the holy wrappings of the mummies, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has evolved into a terrifying monster. During the day, it lies dormant, burrowed in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} of this area. At night, the lair is deserted as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prowls the city, hunting for prey with ruthless intent.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is a crazed and tormented creature that relentlessly seeks to kill any living thing it sees. If disturbed during the day or spotted at night, it will lunge to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deathsting's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is CR 7, has 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 18, and a +9 to hit with its attacks.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is considered both a Beast and a Fiend.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has the following ability scores: Strength 19 (+4), Constitution 18 (+4), Intelligence 4 (-3), and Charisma 10 (+0).", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has 30 feet {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed}.", + "The poison from {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s sting is resisted with a {@dc 18} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking half damage on a success.", + "If a creature fails the Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison, it becomes Cursed. While Cursed, the creature cannot regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "If characters attempt to communicate with {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} using any form of Telepathy, the spell {@spell Speak with Animals|XPHB}, or similar magic, they find the {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} to be consumed by madness. It rambles incoherently before fixating on the phrase 'ashes and dust,' repeating it endlessly as it launches its attack.", + "The monstrous scorpion has been driven mad by the whispers of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, pushing it to kill and spill blood. These whispers can only be silenced by magic that blocks thought detection or prevents telepathic communication, such as the spell {@spell Mind Blank|XPHB} or a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}. Loud noises can also muffle the voices in its mind, offering fleeting moments of peace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36A. Cavern Exit", + "entries": [ + "The cave ascends vertically for 45 feet before reaching the surface, emerging through the hole in the floor of {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36B. Collapsed Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "There is an opening on the ceiling, 15 feet above the main chamber. It leads into a short tunnel that connects {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit} with {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting's Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. To create a scene that hints at this weakness, you could have the sound of a music box echo through the quiet streets of Anan'Thul at night.", + "If they follow the sound, the characters find {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} standing still, captivated by the melody of a tiny music box. As the song comes to an end, they watch as the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night. A good place for this scene could be in the sacked store ({@adventure area 22|SoD|9|22. Sacked Store}). The characters can then take the music box to later use it against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, calming the beast and staying its wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Deathsting.webp" + }, + "title": "Deathsting subsists on Heka" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Increase {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 30 for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} moves through {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} without being {@condition Restrained|XPHB}.", + "Loud, continuous sounds, such as the roar of a waterfall or the music from a bard's flute, can soothe {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, even if they don't completely drown out the voices in its mind. While soothed, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and its movement is reduced to 0. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} ceases to be soothed once the loud noises end or if he is attacked." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} attempts to {@action Grapple|XPHB} two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. It prefers to use its stinger on {@condition Restrained|XPHB} targets.", + "Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37. Blocked Chambers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter into a crypt, where dozens of niches are carved into the walls, inside of which mummified bodies moan and wiggle in place. Aside from them, several gnoll skeletons lie scattered on the floor. These gnolls died holding bandages, indicating they intended to start the mummification process but never completed it. Among the piles of bones, one of them clutches a spherical orb of amber." + ] + }, + "The corpse holding the amber belonged to a cleric who oversaw the entombment of citizens here, a duty it prioritized over its own burial\u2014until the very end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The skeleton of a gnoll cleric on the ground holds a sphere of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "There are 600 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry in the bodies of the mummies entombed in this area. To loot the jewelry, a character must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching the wiggling creatures. For each successful check, the character collects 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a mummy and contracts mummy rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). Looting all the mummies in this area requires three checks and about 45 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37A. Short Tunnel", + "entries": [ + "The floor has collapsed, revealing a short cave tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, a 15-foot drop descends into a cave filled with sand. This tunnel connects {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers} with {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "Piles of debris stretch from floor to ceiling, completely blocking access to the areas beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "38. Moaning Corridor", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Moaning echoes through the long hallway, always just beyond the edge of your vision. Suddenly, a vague shape moves through the fog. It stumbles, trailing long strips of cloth that dangle and drag behind it. Your mouth goes dry, and your muscles tense, as more shapes begin to emerge, stumbling through the fog. Mummies stalk these halls." + ] + }, + "The creatures are a group of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} that have managed to free themselves. There is a number of {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} equal to the number of characters. If they spot a living creature, they salivate through their wrappings before charging into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|XMM} carries {@dice 2d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of jewelry on their body." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The challenges that the characters will face in the catacombs are perilous, and it is recommended that they take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before facing them. Make sure your players understand that they can safely take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} thanks to the presence of the purple fog, as they may assume that resting in this area is not possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Mummy.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Mummy" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "39. Destroyed Chamber", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A massive room has fully collapsed, leaving no clear way to bypass the rubble. Next to it, a set of stairs leads upward." + ] + }, + "This area once connected to the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul}, but it is now completely blocked. There's nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "40. Guardians of the Dead", + "entries": [ + "The following narrative assumes the characters are approaching from {@adventure area 39|SoD|9|39. Destroyed Chamber}:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The stairs lead to an octagonal room with a finely crafted fountain at its center. The water rests perfectly level with the fountain's brim, without spilling a drop. Two brass-colored constructs stand motionless in the room, their rusted bodies adorned with pieces of amber that are now cracked and shattered." + ] + }, + "The two constructs are {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} bearing the souls of murderers loyal to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. The Cataclysm shattered all the amber in their frames, so they stand here inert.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fountain", + "entries": [ + "The fountain is, in fact, an enchanted well, designed to magically elevate and purify the water. It shares the same aquifer that supplies the overgrown bathhouse in {@adventure area 21|SoD|9|21. Overgrown Bath House}. However, a {@creature Mummy|XMM} has fallen into the well and lies trapped 60 feet beneath the water. As long as the {@creature Mummy|XMM} remains there, the water remains foul and cannot be purified. Any creature that drinks the water suffers 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage and must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract mummy rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Mummy|XMM} at the bottom of the well wears a stunning pendant featuring a bright red ruby. The jewel's glimmer is visible to anyone who peers down into the well, though the {@creature Mummy|XMM} that wears it remains hidden beneath the waters.", + "The ruby is magical and functions as a {@item Pearl of Power|XDMG}, except it can restore a Spell Slot up to three times per day. Additionally, the wearer can expend one of its uses to cast {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} or {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} on a creature they touch." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "41. Temple Archives", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of dull metallic shelves house hundreds of tomes and scrolls. Without lecterns, desks, or any organized sections, the documents lie haphazardly arranged across the shelving." + ] + }, + "Whenever {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries made an official ruling, created a new law, or signed an agreement, the associated paperwork was stored here. Characters who understand {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} and take the time to read through the scrolls will find themselves overwhelmed by tedious legalese and dense documents concerning the administration of the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking anything of value within the paperwork must make an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each character can attempt the check, but only once.", + "Match the results of the check to the DCs listed below to see what the characters uncover:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover rough schematics for a colossal construct resembling a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} but towering over 50 feet in height. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and set to be built by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor, the paperwork reveals that a massive shipment of amber was sent to Anan'Thul for its construction. The schematics are signed 'completed'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a blueprint showing the design of a secret door within the catacombs, hidden behind two large standing sarcophagi. Characters who find this blueprint will automatically recognize the location of the secret door in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} when they pass by it (marked 'S')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Tongues|XPHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Holy Weapon|XGE}. The scrolls are written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42. Assembly Hall", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A long hallway extends into the fog, disappearing from view. On your left, several shorter hallways intersect, hidden behind curtains. The distant, sharp sound of pickaxes echoes through the air, carrying faintly through the curtains." + ] + }, + "This hallway leads to a set of balconies that overlook the Path of Enlightenment, a pathway which stretches from the ziggurat's main lobby in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} to the fane of the temple in {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries once gathered on these balconies to manage the city's affairs\u2014a responsibility he handed off to others so he could focus on his own pursuits.", + "The balconies rise 20 feet above the grand hall, with the ceiling extending another 10 feet beyond. The state of the hall below varies; it could be choked with rubble, partially buried, or entirely cleared, depending on the progress of the excavation (see 'Progress of Excavation').", + "The balconies, however, remain mostly free from debris at all times. Characters who step through the curtains from the connecting hallway are granted a prime vantage point to observe the ongoing excavation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42A. Path to Enlightenment", + "entries": [ + "In the grand path, ten {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers steadily work at the rocks with their pickaxes, while another twenty, arriving in a disorganized manner every 15 minutes, gather the rubble to haul it outside. During the day, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz} (see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card for his statistics) supervises the operation, flanked by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}. At night, the laborers are mostly left to their own devices, with a patrol from the camp checking in on them once every hour.", + "Because of the balcony's height and the obscuring purple fog, characters that stay quiet and out of sight can observe the excavation in secret without needing to make a check. However, if a character makes a loud noise and fails a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, they will be spotted. If the characters are detected, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}').", + "Nestled between the balconies on the ground floor, small square niches house brass statues seated upon thrones. These are, in truth, eighteen {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} whose amber cores shattered during the collapse. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has deliberately left them inert, for now, until such time he can claim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} for himself and control them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Clan Bloodpaw keeps the excavation areas thoroughly illuminated with several bright {@item Torch|XPHB|torches}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42B. To Encampment", + "entries": [ + "At the western end of the hall, a set of stairs ascends to a large lobby that connects to the rest of the ziggurat. Much of the structure is buried under rubble, except for a clear path leading to the front gate, where {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment} is located.", + "Reinforcements from Clan Bloodpaw enter the catacombs through these stairs and use them to escape as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progress of the Excavation", + "entries": [ + "The excavation in this area progresses through different stages, depending on when the characters arrive in Anan'Thul and how long they remain (see '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}'). For a visual depiction of the excavation's progress, see below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@color Early Progress|b6a653} illustrates the amount of rubble in the area during the initial stages of the excavation. Refer to this image if you are tracking the days of the adventure and the characters arrive between {@b Day 15} and {@b Day 18}.", + "{@color Late Progress|b6a653} depicts the excavation site as Clan Bloodpaw approaches the end of their work. Refer to this image if the characters arrive between {@b Day 19} and {@b Day 20}.", + "{@color Completed Progress|b6a653} showcases the end of the excavation, including {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus ready to be opened. Refer to this image if the characters arrive after {@b Day 21}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Early_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Late_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Completed_Progress.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting Party", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the catacombs without permission and the gnolls become aware of their presence, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} swiftly organizes a search party to hunt them down. The search party includes two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}, and two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}. Their statistics are listed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. For each character beyond four, you may replace one footman with an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "43. Hallowed Passage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A narrow, confining hallway pulses with green light. The source of the light is a series of symbols and charms etched into the walls, each one connected to the next, forming a grand interconnected design." + ] + }, + "As soon as the characters step a few feet into the passage, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the glowing hallway, you notice that all sound vanishes. Your footsteps fall as silent as the grave, your voice fails to break the quiet, and the only sound left is the steady beating of your heart." + ] + }, + "This area is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection adorning the walls. The passage is imbued with holy power that prevents Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside. Additionally, no sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can be created within or pass through the passage.", + "The large brass door that separates {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} and {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} opens automatically when a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is near, shimmering with blue magic as it moves. If no relic is present, a {@dc 20} Strength check is required to force the door open, which will break it from its hinges and send it crashing to the floor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "{@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} fills the passage, emanating from the charms etched into the walls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ammitic Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "The charms etched into the walls are powered by three amber spheres, evenly spaced along the passage. At the center of the passage, an empty slot in the mural reveals the absence of the fourth and final sphere of amber. Characters who study the mural will notice a disruption in the flow of energy where the missing sphere should be. Inserting a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} into the slot will fully restore the mural's power.", + "When the mural is fully powered, the abstract shapes carved into it begin to vibrate and move. Any character that gazes at the shifting images can make a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to try to decipher the patterns. Those who succeed start to perceive a grander design within the mural, as if seeing the bigger picture behind the canvas. This revelation causes vivid, holy hallucinations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "As the hallucination deepens, the character sees shapes within the drawings, depicting gnolls offering their hearts to a jackal-headed humanoid. The images then come to life, showing the jackal-headed figure weighing the hearts on a scale against a single colorful feather. When the hearts outweigh the feather, the heartless gnolls are devoured by a monstrous chimera, its front body that of a lion, its rear a hippopotamus, and its head a crocodile.", + "The hallucination lasts until another creature shakes the character awake or until 10 minutes pass, whichever comes first. Any character who experiences the hallucination, no matter the duration, gains {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} and a powerful blessing. The character may choose an Ability Score to increase by 1, as long as it is not their highest or tied for the highest, to a maximum of 20. Once a character has undergone the hallucination, they cannot experience it again." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The amber powering the charms can be extracted and taken. There are currently three orbs of amber on the mural, each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which can be removed using proper tools such as {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", + "If the mural is powered by one or fewer orbs of amber, the magic sustaining the charms fade, causing their protection to fail. This removes the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell effect in the area and allows sound to pass through the passage. The magic is restored when two or more chunks of amber are set into the mural." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44. Servants of the Gods", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a special burial hall. Ornate sarcophagi flank the path through the room, each meticulously crafted from two large slabs of wood shaped like a gnoll and painted in vivid yellows and blues. From inside each sarcophagus, you hear the unsettling sounds of heavy breathing, moaning, and scratching. The room is dimly illuminated by sconces enchanted with magical light." + ] + }, + "This is where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s clerics were laid to rest, ensuring they received a burial worthy of their status.", + "This chamber was intended to be safeguarded against the undead by a series of magical charms chiseled into the walls of areas 43 and 46. However, a major collapse disrupted the charms in {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, allowing necromantic energies to seep into these halls. As a result, like the rest of the catacombs, the gnolls entombed in here have now become mummies.", + "In this and area 44a, there are 47 sarcophagi in total, each containing a {@creature Mummy|XMM}. The sarcophagi are flammable. If one is set on fire, the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside is immediately destroyed, consumed by the flames.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "{@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} fills the area, cast by magical torches scattered throughout the large hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Sarcophagi", + "entries": [ + "Each sarcophagus is sealed with a special charm in the form of a small green medallion, placed at the center of the sarcophagus. A character who studies the charms can deduce with a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion}) check that the sarcophagi cannot be opened until the charm is broken or dispelled. Each charm can be destroyed as an action by simply carving a line through it with a Piercing or Slashing weapon. A {@creature Mummy|XMM} can also be released if the sarcophagus is shattered, either by slamming it to the ground or by dealing 10 Bludgeoning damage to it.", + "If a creature reads the inscription above the shrine in {@adventure area 45|SoD|9|45. Hakkari's Vault}, all the sealing charms are dispelled, releasing the mummies. (Refer to 'Developments' for what happens when the seals are broken.)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "The section of the wall marked 'S' on the map indicates a secret door concealed behind two sarcophagi. Its presence is obscured by cobwebs that stretch between the sarcophagi, as well as by the purple fog that hinders vision.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "A {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check is needed to spot the door. However, if the characters found the blueprints in {@adventure area 41|SoD|9|41. Temple Archives} revealing the hidden entrance, they automatically succeed in finding it.", + "Moving a sarcophagus out of the way requires a {@dc 12} Strength check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the sarcophagus falls and shatters, releasing the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside. Once both sarcophagi are moved out, the secret door can be pushed open without needing a check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 12 or higher automatically notice a small chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} hidden behind one of the sarcophagi near the secret door. The amber looks damaged, as if half of it was crushed apart (the secret door closed and crushed it in half)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If all the sarcophagi are unsealed or broken, and the mummies within are not immediately destroyed, the charms in {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} prevent them from entering the western side of the catacombs. Instead, they will inevitably be drawn towards the only available path out: through {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}.", + "In such a case, the mummies swarm over {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, his followers, and the workers, forcing them to retreat to the entrance of the ziggurat, where they make their stand. After a grueling battle, the Bloodpaw Clan defeats the threat but at great cost, losing a third of their forces in the fight and another third to a mummy rot epidemic that then sweeps through the camp. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} himself is afflicted with mummy rot, reducing his maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} down to 50, with an additional reduction of 10 for every 24 hours that passes. If the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} is taken or stolen from the treasure tent in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} suffers a slow and agonizing death, and the remnants of the warband retreat into the hills." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44A. Secret Hall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries were secretly interred here, their resting place hidden from the rest of the populace. This hall functions identically to the one in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily find a chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} near the secret door leading back to {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}. This is the crushed half of the chunk of amber found on the other side of the secret door." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "45. Hakkari's Vault", + "entries": [ + "The door bears a magical seal depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} with its palm facing outward. The door cannot be opened until the seal is dispelled. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "When the characters enter the chamber, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large stone lectern stands against the wall. Resting on the lectern is an open book covered in text and drawings. Above the lectern, etched into the rock, is an inscription that emits a faint, magical glow. There are four podiums in the corners, three holding a scroll, while the fourth lies shattered." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Inscription", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} deeply distrusted his own dignitaries and priests, convinced that their true loyalty lay with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rather than with him. To ensure his control, he secretly placed charms on their sarcophagi, preventing them from escaping even if they were ever awakened. This precaution allowed him to decide their fate after his own resurrection. This chamber concealed the key to unlock all the sarcophagi, in the event he decided it best to release them from their prison.", + "The glowing inscription on the wall is written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and can be read by any character who understands it. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check identifies this as a magical incantation, and understands that reading the entire inscription aloud will trigger a magical effect. The inscription reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i By his decree, we met our end;}", + "{@i By mine alone, you rise again.}" + ] + }, + "The inscription acts as a magical key that unlocks all the sarcophagi in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} and 44a when spoken aloud. Upon reading it, the words echo through the halls, followed by a minor earthquake. Moments later, the sealing charms on the sarcophagi begin to shatter one by one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roll Initiative", + "entries": [ + "As the seals begin to break, roll for initiative. At the end of each round, choose a random sarcophagus\u2014a {@creature Mummy|XMM} will break free from it and immediately search for life to devour. This process continues until all the sarcophagi are open, 47 in total. The characters must choose: stand and fight, or make a quick escape.", + "If the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} detect no living creatures to attack, they will wander the halls in confusion for {@dice 1d4} hours. Eventually, they will move en masse to {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, and then to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} (see 'Developments' under {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} for details on what happens if the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} encounter {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manual of Golems", + "entries": [ + "Resting atop the lectern is a {@item Manual of Iron Golems|XDMG}, filled with the arcane rites and precise instructions necessary to forge one. This tome was penned by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor as part of his work on the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a towering war construct commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The characters will confront this massive sentinel in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}. For more details, see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}.", + "Any creature that reads the manual learns the information listed under 'Statistics' in the titan's entry in {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powerful Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the podiums in the room each hold a powerful magical scroll, magic that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} stored here in preparation for any uncertainties following the Great Awakening. The scrolls are sealed in protective casings marked with the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. These casings can only be opened by dispelling the symbol with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability, or by touching the casing with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "The scrolls include a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Transmute Rock|XGE}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Control Weather|XPHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Earthquake|XPHB}. The fourth scroll was once a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Resurrection|XPHB}, but lies ruined amidst the pieces of its shattered pedestal.", + "The scrolls are all written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "46. Haunted Temple", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you approach the chamber, an intense cold seizes your body, growing stronger with each step. The chamber is a grand temple, strewn with rubble, ancient corpses, and shattered benches. At the head of the temple stands an imposing podium, with a beautifully carved pulpit at its center. Your eyes, however, are drawn to the dozens of ghosts that fly about the room. The phantoms moan and gasp as they drift aimlessly through the air above the benches." + ] + }, + "Much of the sanctification of cloth for the mummification rites was performed in this temple. However, the clerics were unable to complete the mummification of all the citizens summoned here and were forced to abandon them, halffinished, as they interred themselves instead.", + "Since the dead here were only half-wrapped in the sanctified cloth, portions of their souls were able to filter out of their bodies upon death. These partial souls were then corrupted by necromantic energies, turning them into spirits. These phantoms fly about the room confused about their state of existence, wanting to but unable to pass on.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The spirits in the area radiate an unnatural light, suffusing the temple with a dim, blue-green glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Spectral Wishings", + "entries": [ + "The room contains three {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and seven {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are spirits with mostly intact souls, able to think and reason clearly. The {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}, however, are fragmented beings\u2014large parts of their spirit remains trapped within their bodies, while the rest forms the ethereal mass that haunts the air. {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} are confused and aloof; they only attack if commanded so by the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}.", + "The holy magic within the purple fog has given the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} a more substantial physical form. As a result, they cannot use their Incorporeal Movement or Etherealness feature. These phantoms are clearly visible, can be easily felt when touched, and when spoken to, their voices carry the same vividness as any living creature.", + "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are tethered to their corpses, which restricts their movement to areas 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. They possess no special ability to open any of the sealed doors and cannot enter {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass} as long as the protective charms there remain active.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloth Bindings", + "entries": [ + "There are ten cadavers in the room, each half-wrapped in sanctified bindings. If the characters remove these bindings, the ten spirits will finally be able to pass on in peace. If any of the spirits are slain, but their corpses are not freed from their bindings, they will reform after 24 hours\u2014 enraged and frustrated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} approach and plead with the characters to free them by cutting the bindings from the corpses in the room. Having been trapped in this form for so long, they are impatient and reluctant to answer many questions, though they can be persuaded to do so.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check for each question they wish to ask the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}. They possess complete knowledge of the catacombs ({@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through {@adventure 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}), including the purpose and secrets of every room. However, being bound to this temple and its adjoining rooms as spirits, they have no knowledge of how these rooms may have changed since the Cataclysm.", + "If the characters antagonize the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}, refuse to free them, or fail a Charisma check to persuade them to answer questions, the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attack, calling upon the specters for assistance. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attempt to possess the characters, intending to use their bodies to cut the bindings and free themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape from Above", + "entries": [ + "A section of the temple, on its southwestern corner, is illuminated by light filtering through cracks in the ceiling, 20 feet above. Any attack that deals more than 10 Bludgeoning or Force damage to the ceiling at that location causes part of it to collapse, revealing an opening out onto the surface above. Creatures standing directly beneath the collapse must succeed on a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or take {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage as the rubble crashes down.", + "Creatures can scale the rubble and stone walls to reach the opening 20 feet above with a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Those who make it to the top find themselves in {@adventure area 30|SoD|9|30. Looted Warehouse}, surrounded by broken crates and barrels." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "47. Forge of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The two large sets of double doors leading into and out of this area are locked with a magical seal bearing the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be removed by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability, or by touching the door with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "If the characters open the locked doors, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The open doors reveal a chamber bathed in green light, emanating from symbols and charms drawn across the walls. The room once functioned as a workshop where metal constructs were crafted and repaired, however, half of the workshop is buried beneath rubble. Chains dangle from the 30-foot ceiling, some still holding metal pieces and broken parts. Scattered throughout the chamber are constructs in various stages of assembly\u2014some standing, others suspended by chains, and others lying on the floor. No sound emanates from the room." + ] + }, + "This was one of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s many workshops, where he crafted {@creature WBrass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}\u2014constructs made to obey his every command. A massive collapse destroyed most of the equipment, leaving the workshop in disarray.", + "Among all the debris in the room, only three {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} remain intact; the rest are too damaged to be repaired. However, these sentinels have no souls in them and are therefore nothing more than harmless metal husks. As these constructs were prepared ahead of time to be imbued with souls, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could easily transplant a soul into them without any of the associated costs (see '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow", + "entries": [ + "This chamber is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection etched upon the walls. The charms prevent Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside.", + "No sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can enter or be created in this chamber." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the workshop:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Wall", + "entries": [ + "The protective charms etched into the wall are powered by three amber spheres, each placed in a slot among the carvings. With the right tools, such as a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}, characters can remove the amber without needing a check. Each of the three spheres of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. If two or more spheres are removed, the protective charms fade and the {@spell Hallow|XPHB} effect dissipates. The effect reactivates when two or more spheres are placed back into the slots." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "The three soulless {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are each encrusted with 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, divided into six spheres, each valued at 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Search the Room", + "entries": [ + "The workshop is a chaotic mess. Characters that search the room can do so with either a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. All characters can make the check, but only once per character. What they find depends on the result, as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers three {@item Bolt of Slaying|XDMG|Bolts of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The character finds a magical item called {@item Iron Bands of Bilarro|XDMG}, pressed under layers of piled up metal. The trinket is accompanied by written instructions on how to use it, including the command word to activate it: \"Kazuga\"' The magical item is made of shiny brass and is slightly cold to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers that many of the chains holding aloft tools, metal parts, and a few broken sentinels within the room are suspended by a single {@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}, 20 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "48. Sunken Room", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room beyond is partially inundated with sand. Bits of furniture, torn parchment, and debris are visible amidst the accumulated pile." + ] + }, + "This room once stored all the ledgers and paperwork necessary for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to fund and supply the workshop, including records of the souls used to imbue the city's sentinels. Now, the paperwork lies scattered or buried beneath the sand, most of it lost or destroyed.", + "The sand is filling the room too slowly to pose a significant threat to the characters. But if you want to ramp up the tension or think your players could use an encounter, you may have the {@creature Roper|XMM} that haunts Anan'Thul rise from the sand and attempt to snatch one of the characters (see {@adventure Roper in the Sand|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "49. Chamber of Purification", + "entries": [ + "Rubble has collapsed onto the long hallway leading to this room, leaving only a narrow opening among the cracks. Creatures on one side of the rubble can peer through to the other, but only Tiny-sized or amorphous creatures can squeeze through the small opening. Any attempt to dig through the rubble triggers a collapse, completely sealing the opening.", + "When a character peeks through the crack in the rubble, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you peer through the crack, you spot a room on the other side where a wooden mannequin stands against the wall. The mannequin is dressed in a full set of plate armor, crafted from a strange gray material. Glowing hieroglyphics are etched into the armor, casting a dim golden light around it. A richly adorned yellow cloak hangs from the side of the armor. The rest of the room remains out of view." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Room", + "entries": [ + "In this room, the clerics of Anan'Thul sanctified the cloth bindings with {@item Holy Water|XPHB} and incantations. The scrolls and notes scattered throughout the chamber describe the process and explain its intended purpose. Unfortunately, after the closing of {@adventure the Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}, the ritual can no longer be replicated.", + "The {@item Telstang Armor|SandsOfDoom|Armor} on the mannequin once belonged to {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to Anan'Thul. Officially, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was sent to assist with the preparations for the Cataclysm, but in truth, she was sent to spy on {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was 'laid to rest' in {@adventure area 50|SoD|9|50. Ishva's Chambers}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +1} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@adventure Hardened Armor|SoD|16|Armors} and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes. It is valued at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Telstang_Armor.webp" + }, + "title": "Telstang Armor" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloak of Protection", + "entries": [ + "A yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}, featuring a symbol of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} hangs on the side of the armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holy Water", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the {@item Vial|XPHB|Vials} and {@item Holy Water|XPHB|Flasks} on the desks discover that they contain {@item Holy Water|XPHB}, though much of it has spoiled over the millennia. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation} or {@skill Religion}) check allows a character to salvage up to five Flasks of {@item Holy Water|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "50. Ishva's Chambers", + "entries": [ + "This door is sealed with a magical symbol depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, its palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "When a character approaches the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Loud thumping echoes from the stone door, as if someone is repeatedly hurling their entire body against it from the other side. The door is sealed with a blue magical mark resembling a gauntlet, and it does not seem to budge." + ] + }, + "The thumping originates from {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, once a powerful servant of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} who was mummified and interred in this room. Now turned into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} senses the faint life force of the characters on the other side and, driven by hunger, attempts to tear down the door.", + "Just days before the Cataclysm, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} uncovered {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s plot to break away from the Anubian Empire. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} planned to strike after the Great Awakening, when the Empire would be at its weakest, using his construct armies to wage war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and seize a vast portion of the Empire for himself. Unfortunately for {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} knew she was a spy\u2014right from the beginning\u2014and never intended on letting her go. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} bound her in sanctified cloth and imprisoned her in these chambers, planning to use her as leverage against Ammu when the time came.", + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}'s undead mind is too far gone for any form of communication. Once the stone door is opened, she immediately lunges at any living creature in sight, driven by insatiable hunger. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} (CR 5), but she does not have access to her Legendary Actions or Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] features.", + "The room is sparsely furnished, containing only a simple bed and a table.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} carries a total of 340 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted jewelry in her body.", + "Resting on a table in the room is a richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword called a {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom} which functions as a {@item Longsword|XPHB}. The {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom} is a {@item +1 Longsword|XDMG|Longsword +1} that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wall Scratches", + "entries": [ + "The walls have hundreds of words etched into the stone, streaked with smears of dried blood as if scratched by claws.", + "In rare moments of clarity, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} used her own nails to etch the information she collected as a spy, hoping that whoever found her could make sense of them and bring the information back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Unfortunately, most of the scribbles are incoherent.", + "Some of the intelligible etchings are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i Hakkar...raitor...}", + "{@i ...entinels...harmed...relics. Hakkari...ight against Ammu}", + "{@i ...of Brass can't control the titan.}", + "{@i ...warned...will steal the Pharaoh's soul with the Han...}", + "{@i ...e amber cores are its weak...}", + "{@i Something sings to me. Its voice is beautiful. I wait happily for its whispers, telling me that everything will be okay. Keep singing to me, please.}", + "{@i My armor...where...rmor...}", + "{@i Lord Amm...baby?}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers1.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51. Fane of the Brass Priest", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Yz_Speech.webp" + }, + "title": "Yz adresses his clan" + }, + "The state of this chamber varies depending on how far the excavation has progressed into the {@adventure fane|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}. If Clan Bloodpaw hasn't yet reached the fane, the area is buried under thick layers of rubble.", + "If the excavation has reached and cleared the path to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus, then proceed with the following description:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The excavation's true purpose finally unfolds. At the far end of the hall, now mostly cleared of debris, a towering podium rises from the rubble, supporting an enormous sarcophagus. The casket gleams with a dull golden luster, its once-pristine surface now scarred and tarnished from years buried under stone. Laborers continue to clear the remaining debris, bowing low in reverence each time they pass the golden casket. Soldiers stand watch, their focus split between their duties and the whispered prayers they enact, their eyes locked to the podium as they eagerly await the moment the sarcophagus is fully revealed." + ] + }, + "Unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been killed, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Standing near the casket, a towering figure looms, its dark, spike-ridden plate armor barely able to conceal the streaks of dried blood that cover it. A towering, bloodstained shield bristling with jagged spikes rests in one hand, while in the other, a long, cruel flail etched with glowing hieroglyphs sways back and forth. As it moves, the flail's spiked ball drags along the floor, carving effortlessly through the stone with a screeching sound that echoes through the chamber." + ] + }, + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} chose to entomb himself here, driven by a dream of rising to crowds of cheering citizens from atop the balconies\u2014clapping and bowing as he passed\u2014before making his way out into the new world. Unfortunately for him, that dream would never come to pass.", + "The golden sarcophagus contains the still-living body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, and wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. Unlike the other gnolls entombed in the catacombs, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was shielded from the necromantic energies by protective charms on his tomb and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he carries. Though {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was brought back to life by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, he has been unable to free himself due to the debris sealing his coffin.", + "Deprived of sustenance, the High Priest has endured solely through his communion with the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}\u2014a pact that granted {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} an unnaturally extended life. The whispered promises he embraced have cursed him, transforming him into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, yet without the relentless hunger that drives others of his kind. Instead, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is marked by unnatural dark powers and a malignant disposition, his soul twisted by the very force that sustains him. This tenuous pact has kept him teetering on the edge of life, a shadow of his former self, bound to the will of a malevolent force that now holds him in its grasp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "If Clan Bloodpaw has excavated into this area, they place several {@item Torch|XPHB|Torches} around the room to keep it well-lit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51A. Fane's Balcony", + "entries": [ + "The balcony overlooks the fane from a height of 20 feet. It features five stone benches and a stone railing. Standing behind any of these provides {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half-Cover} against Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side.", + "The pile of rubble on the southern portion of the fane, right beneath the balcony, is high enough to reach up to it. This allows creatures to climb up or down into and from the balcony. Treat the pile of rubble as {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}.", + "Because of its great height and the purple fog that obscures vision, characters that remain quiet and out of view in the balcony can spy upon the excavation without the need for a check. A character is spotted if they make a loud sound and fail at a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If the characters are spotted, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see {@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Golden Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "After the excavation is complete and the last stone is removed atop the sarcophagus, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} stands beside the golden casket and addresses his clan members in the room with a brief speech. If the characters are present or spying from the balcony, you can narrate the speech as follows:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Now, on the verge of our triumph, I stand before you, my most loyal packmen, to reveal a holy secret bestowed upon me by his radiant grace\u2014glorious Lord Ammu. Our mission was not to save High Priest Hakkari, but to reclaim the Hand of Brass from his unworthy paws. Our Pharaoh has revealed that Hakkari was a treacherous mongrel, plotting rebellion against Anubia and working in these very catacombs to create golems to defy the Aru. Heresy! No longer will our Empire endure soldiers of metal, hidden from the Aru's light, who can resist the commands of our immortal Pharaoh. I command you to shut your eyes and bow before me, for I shall become the new righteous wielder of the Hand of Brass! With my ascension as High Priest, the Bloodpaw Clan will rise, and all will tremble before the weapons of war we will unleash upon the land!}\"" + ] + }, + "Allow the characters a chance to interrupt or attack at any point they like. Once {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finishes addressing his followers, all the gnolls except him kneel and close their eyes. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} then slides open the sarcophagus lid and plunges a small ceremonial dagger into {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s heart, killing the High Priest. He then takes the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, places it on his left hand, and attunes to it instantly.", + "With the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in his possession, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} triumphantly returns to camp as the entire encampment celebrates, before he begins to plan for his long journey back to Kunaten Keep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Conspiracy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s constructs, as direct creations of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, contain a portion of its power and cannot be influenced or attacked by other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014a fact that always troubled {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who feared an army beyond his control. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been sent by Ammu not to save {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, but to ensure he never awakens and that the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is safely returned, where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can keep close control over it.", + "Unbeknownst to {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, Ammu plans to kill him as soon as Al'Kirat is conquered. After that, he will seal the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in the deepest vault within the Great Pyramid, ensuring that no one can ever wield it against him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Resting Before the Final Fight", + "entries": [ + "Allowing your players to take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} just before confronting {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} in the final room is not only acceptable, but intended. The time-gated unearthing of the tomb is specifically designed to give the characters a chance to rest before the encounter. Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is stolen from Clan Bloodpaw, the characters will be hunted and will be unable to rest safely within Anan'Thul, forcing them to travel dozens of dangerous miles away to find safe haven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is coated in thick layers of gold. A creature can scrape off 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of gold dust from the sarcophagus for each hour of work, up to a maximum of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wears a striped head cloth known as a {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom}, adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. This {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom} functions as a {@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG} and is worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Around his neck, he wears a pendant with a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} valued at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already taken it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wears the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} on his left hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + "To seize the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must wait for the excavation to finish and for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus to be unearthed. No matter how they do it, they will likely need to make a swift escape from Anan'Thul before the legions of gnolls descend upon them to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting Yz", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is always present when the last remnants of debris are being cleared from the sarcophagus, and he is always accompanied by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}, but he wields a {@item Flail|XPHB} that functions as a {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control of the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "Whoever attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} gains control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul. If the characters spy on the excavation for too long and inadvertently allow {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to claim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will become much stronger if any sentinels are present. These sentinels would be compelled to obey {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and fight against the characters, turning an already deadly encounter into a certain defeat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter into a full-scale battle with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his soldiers, any workers who see or hear the fight will immediately flee to the camp to raise the alarm. Five minutes later, reinforcements arrive from {@adventure area 42b|SoD|9|42B. To Encampment}, consisting of the same soldiers as those in the hunting party (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM}, but in his weakened state, he is {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and currently has only 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He can do nothing but speak, and even his words are frail and pitiful. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s only ability is to command {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} within earshot to do his bidding, a task that requires only the sound of his voice\u2014so long as he still possesses the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. If alive, he does not join the battle between the characters and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, but he takes whatever measures he can to defend himself.", + "If {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is forced to fight the characters, you may allow him to use any abilities that rely solely on nothing more than his voice. Examples include his Dreadful Glare and Blasphemous Word features, the {@spell Command|XPHB} spell, and so on.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has the Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] feature, but in his case, it is the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, replace a footman with an {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom} or add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields a {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG} (in the form of a {@item Flail|XPHB}). He also carries 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, three {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} linked to the leaders of three other warbands in the area, a nonmagical ceremonial dagger with an adamantine blade worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "The magus carries a sphere of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which it uses as a focus. Each gnoll, except for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, carries {@dice 1d4} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} on them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s primary goal is to secure the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. If it is within his reach, he is willing to spend a few turns obtaining it, and he will always focus his attacks on whoever is carrying it if he can reach them.", + "The rogues stealth and target those on the balcony. The magus teleports up the balcony using {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}, before knocking targets down with their {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB}.", + "The enchanter inspires {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and uses its magic to keep itself and the magus alive. The footmen stays on the ground floor, focusing on protecting the enchanter. If a brute is present, it climbs to the balcony to {@action Grapple|XPHB} enemies and toss them to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Intent", + "entries": [ + "This encounter is intended to be very challenging, if not utterly deadly, unless approached with caution. Players are expected to level the playing field by allying with {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, assassinating {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} in his sleep or stealing his magical items, unleashing mummies onto the gnoll camp, or any other such action of their devising." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Pack_Lord_Yz.webp" + }, + "title": "Pack Lord Yz" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "The chapter concludes when any of the three factions\u2014 the characters, Clan Bloodpaw, or {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}\u2014survives and successfully claims the power of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory for Yz", + "entries": [ + "A victory for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} means claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and killing {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. The gnoll encampment erupts in celebration as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} breaks open casks of honey, leaving the soldiers drunk and sluggish on the sweet nectar for an entire day.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} in his possession to contact three of the nearest warbands of Clan Bloodpaw, directing them to converge on the encampment in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}. Within 48 hours, over 120 fresh Anubian soldiers arrive in Anan'Thul, where they are ordered to rebuild the ziggurat to become {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s new fortress. Once they are here, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sets out for Kunaten Keep to join the main army.", + "It takes {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} five days to reach Kunaten Keep. He travels with three full battlegroups, totaling 15 soldiers in his retinue: five {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, three {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magus}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanter}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. Characters can track them with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The DC increases by 5 for each full day {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is ahead of them. Add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} manages to reach Kunaten Keep, he will be out of the characters' reach for most of the adventure. They will have another opportunity to confront him during the Siege of Al'Kirat (see '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of Clan Bloodpaw", + "entries": [ + "Characters who escape with the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} will be relentlessly tracked and hunted by Clan Bloodpaw. The next two times you roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, the result is always the '{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}' encounter on {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom}. These Anubians are members of Clan Bloodpaw who have tracked the characters and aim to slaughter them to restore their lost honor and reclaim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Characters who suspect they are being tracked can make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to track their pursuers. If successful, they encounter the gnolls and gain an opportunity to ambush them instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari's Rise", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is no ally to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, but that doesn't make him a friend to Al'Kirat either. He is focused on his own survival and the restoration of his city's power. If saved and offered a partnership, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is willing to unearth hundreds of sentinels from the sunken city and send them to aid Al'Kirat in their war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014but this would require him to keep the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has been attuned to the relic for so long that he can no longer willingly unattune from it. In other words, if required to relinquish it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} would have to die. In such case, he makes a desperate stand to the bitter end, commanding all sentinels within view to defend him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the High Priest honors his bargain and musters a battalion of constructs, which assists the characters in the final chapter of the adventure. For more information on the consequences of this action, refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Embrace Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} rises as the dark lord of Anan'Thul, his power slowly restored as he yields to the insidious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Within months, he begins unearthing the legions of mummies entombed deep within the catacombs, bending them to his will. One by one, Clan Bloodpaw falls, twisted by his dark magic and made into loyal servants. Under his reign, the Sunken City of Anan'Thul becomes a bastion of darkness, a forsaken realm where evil festers and the light dares not tread." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are forever bound to their metal forms, unable to attain true freedom as their souls are permanently fused with their suits. Only the destruction of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can grant their souls true freedom.", + "However, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could choose not to command them, allowing the sentinels to live out their eternal existence in whatever manner they wished. If given this chance, the sentinels are deeply grateful and will depart from the city as soon as they can, venturing out into the world. Depending on how they were treated, some sentinels might even choose to continue traveling with the characters or aid in the defense of Al'Kirat against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Across the vast worlds of the multiverse, myths persist of unreachable places filled with wonder and magic. Some speak of golden cities concealed within the jungles, while others tell of paradises nestled atop sky-piercing peaks. There are stories of islands teeming with technological marvels and of floating temples guarding the secret to everlasting life. Such places demand more than simple exploration\u2014they call for extraordinary courage, personal growth, and the resolve to endure countless trials. These challenges test the spirit, separating the unworthy from those able to rise to greatness. The Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet is one such legend\u2014or at least, it was once upon a time.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is the guardian and gatekeeper of the Roaming Treasury, a mystical demiplane that safeguards the treasures and tributes amassed by the Aru\u2014a pantheon of gods who have spent eternity exploring the infinite reaches of the multiverse. Scattered throughout the myriad of worlds are numerous entrances to this treasury, each mobile, everchanging, and transient in its own unique way\u2014yet all lead to the same realm of boundless wealth, power, and knowledge, awaiting those bold enough to find it.", + "Reaching the Roaming Treasury is no small feat, as it demands the completion of perilous trials and challenges, each as unique as the gateway that guards it. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, doubling as the gate and its warden, grants entry only to the worthy, while the rest face their doom in the very attempt.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter starts in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. How they are guided there depends on their Path of Fate, as described ahead on the {@adventure Paths of Fate|SoD|10|Paths of Fate}. That said, you can start this chapter at any time the characters choose to visit the settlement after reaching 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "To prepare for this chapter, review the entry on {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} on {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes} and the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Additionally, since the characters will be traveling across the Wasteland for a large part of this chapter, make sure you have the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} tables ready to handle any random encounters the characters may find during their journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury lies concealed within a massive sandstorm that endlessly circles around the Wasteland. To navigate the storm and locate the Treasury, the party requires the Scarab Key, a special trinket which is split into two parts. Reuniting the two halves is a challenge crafted by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to test those who seek entry.", + "The chapter begins with the characters arriving at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search of a Druid, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who holds one fragment of the key. Unfortunately, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has ventured off to investigate peculiar animal behavior in the region and has not returned. Matters escalate when the settlement is attacked by a flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. After repelling the attackers, the characters track {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to a verdant grove hidden within the crags, where a young {@creature Dryad|XMM} has taken him hostage. By rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, the characters secure the first fragment of the Scarab Key.", + "Inscribed upon the key fragment is a map that guides the party to the Lunar Shrine, a ruined temple atop the Eastspire Mountains built in honor of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the Aru guardian of the Treasury. There, an ancient monument reveals the purpose of the Treasury and the tests required to enter, as well as a map leading to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} herself. All they need now is the final half of the Scarab Key, currently in the possession of a group of bandits trailing behind the Treasury and the great sandstorm that hides it.", + "The characters plunge into the sandstorm to confront the bandits. After defeating them amidst the swirling chaos, the two fragments of the Scarab Key reunite, pointing the way to the Eye of the Storm. There, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} meets and judges the party, allowing them passage into the Roaming Treasury.", + "Once inside the Roaming Treasury, the characters uncover the vast wonders of the demiplane, retrieve priceless treasures, and claim the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of great power. However, they must be careful to adhere to the Treasury's sacred rules, as breaking them risks triggering the collapse of the demiplane, forcing the characters to flee or perish within it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10} is designed for a party of 7th or 8th level characters. The character's are expected to gain one level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level if they find, explore, and survive the perils of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Acquiring the left-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Each still-beating heart returned to Zarai: {@b 50 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Uncovering the Lunar Shrine: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Acquiring the right-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Entering the Roaming Treasury: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Claiming the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}: {@b 2,000 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|XP}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter Background", + "entries": [ + "This chapter handles several interwoven storylines. This section provides all the backstory you need to prepare for it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Never-Ending Storm", + "entries": [ + "Circling the Wasteland in an endless loop, a colossal sandstorm rages on. It measures two miles wide and advances at six miles a day (or roughly 5 feet a round). Without proper protection, the storm's abrasive sands strip away flesh, leaving victims flayed to the bone. Any traveler caught in its path is doomed unless they can find shelter to survive the storm's wrath.", + "This mysterious storm has puzzled and terrified the Kirati for generations. To them, it is a manifestation of the Wasteland's many curses. That is because unlike normal sandstorms, which are brief and fleeting, this tempest has persisted for as long as anyone can remember.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "She Who Is Powerful", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati correctly attribute the storm to unnatural origins, but the truth buried within its heart defies even the wildest beliefs of the most superstitious tieflings.", + "At the eye of the storm dwells a living deity\u2014one of the Aru\u2014who, eight thousand years ago, blessed the gnolls and freed them from demonic oppression. This Aru, called {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, honored by the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful,' survived both the devastating aftermath and the lingering corruption of the Cataclysm.", + "This {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, like many divine avatars across other worlds, is a mere aspect of the true deity, whose real essence resides in the outer planes, indifferent to the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. This avatar, hereafter referred to simply as '{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet},' is the architect of the never-ending storm, designed both as a shield against the Wasteland's toxic miasma and as a trial for those courageous enough to seek her and prove themselves worthy of her boon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ravaging Madness", + "entries": [ + "The convocation of the great spell that ultimately caused the Cataclysm left the goddess profoundly weakened. Years spent enduring the Cataclysm's fallout and wandering the corrupted Wasteland have further depleted her essence. As a result, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can no longer fully manifest her oncemagnificent form\u2014a lioness of titanic size and power. Now, her body disintegrates into sand mere moments after taking shape, forcing her to constantly rematerialize to maintain a physical form. To conserve her dwindling energy, she prefers to manifest only her head, trading mobility for greater stability. Yet even this meager form cannot fully withstand the strain; large clusters of her body turn to sand and fall from her form whenever she speaks or moves.", + "The sandstorm enveloping {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} shields her from the corruption of the Wasteland, its magic as potent as its physical fury. Neither the creeping Rust nor the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} can penetrate this protective barrier. However, this barrier also isolates the goddess, limiting her awareness of the world beyond. Roaming the dunes in isolation, she remains hidden from the malevolent essence that festers deep within the Wasteland, her decaying existence sustained by the last vestiges of her divine essence." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trial of a Goddess", + "entries": [ + "In this world, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} decreed that access to the Roaming Treasury would require two trials: locating its hidden gate and earning her permission as its guardian. To this end, two keys were forged, forming a single golden scarab figurine when joined together. Each piece bore a portion of a map engraved on its underside.", + "Owning only one half of the map would guide its holder to a mountaintop shrine (see '{@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}'), where a stone tablet explained the significance of the scarabs and a compass hinted at the location of the Roaming Treasury.", + "The golden scarab, when fully assembled, was more than just a map; it was also a guide and a key. When the two pieces united, the scarab would spring to life, flying and leading the way towards the Roaming Treasury. Those who arrived at the treasury with the completed scarab were granted immediate access, while others were required to provide tributes or undergo further trials in order to enter.", + "Throughout the millennia, the scarab pieces have been found time and again, enabling countless adventurers to meet the goddess and gain access to the Roaming Treasury. Each time, a new golden scarab is forged, split into two, and spread across the land, awaiting its discovery by the next fortunate\u2014or doomed\u2014set of explorers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} who leads the settlement at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, holds the left half of the Scarab Key. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the scarab years ago, during a mission while working for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, recovering it from the neck of a gnoll mummy he and his group defeated.", + "Struck by the beauty of the scarab, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} chose to bid on the trinket and keep it. Busy with his duties, however, he never found the time to climb the mountains and investigate where the map found on the underside of the scarab might lead. Instead, he kept the trinket as a keepsake, hoping that perhaps one day he could explore its secrets.", + "If the characters often find themselves in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, they are likely to encounter {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} several times throughout {@i Sands of Doom}. However, they are unlikely to realize the significance of the scarab he holds, even as they spot it hanging around the Druid's neck.", + "By the time the characters finally learn of the scarab's importance, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} will have disappeared, kidnapped by a curious desert {@creature Dryad|XMM}. The characters will need to track him down and rescue him before they can negotiate or force him to part with the trinket." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Right-Sided Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the right half of the Scarab Key was hidden within the crumbling ruins of an ancient Anubian settlement, perched high in the Northspire Mountains. However, it is discovered and claimed by either {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} or {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, as detailed below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} claims the fragment, hoping to use it to enter the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} claims the fragment to ensure that neither {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} nor the characters can obtain it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter who retrieves the right half of the Scarab Key, they deliver it to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the merciless leader of the Black Company, a band of cutthroat bandits that prowl the Wasteland. To reclaim the piece of the scarab, the party must challenge {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and wrest the artifact from his murderous grip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do people know?", + "entries": [ + "The characters may learn of the Never-Ending Storm at any point in {@i Sands of Doom}. To learn more, they may ask caravaneers for rumors and legends, consult adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild for firsthand accounts, or turn to libraries and historians for recorded lore.", + "If so, the following details can be shared freely:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The storm is known by many names. Beastfolk call it the Blizzard of Bones, for the flayed corpses entwined in its gusts. The orcs see it as a symbol of the desert's anger, dubbing it the Great Wrath. The tieflings and other Kirati refer to it as the Never-Ending Storm.", + "The storm circles Center Spire in a clockwise motion, always remaining within the bounds of the surrounding mountains. Though some believe there is a specific pattern to its path, no one has yet deciphered it.", + "The storm is clearly magical in nature. All divination attempts to scry into it have resulted in failure.", + "A central point, referred to as the 'Eye of the Storm,' is believed to exist. A failed expedition by the Seekers to find it resulted in all of their deaths.", + "Despite its size, the storm is hard to find in the vast Wasteland. On the other hand, once spotted, its slow pace makes it relatively easy to avoid or outrun." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Scarab_Key_Parts.webp" + }, + "title": "Two halves of the Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Full_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Full Scarab Key" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company, a band of human mercenaries, arrived in Kirat claiming a desire to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. But when the caravans departed Kunaten Keep for the Pyramid, they instead veered west and established a hidden base in the Eastspire Mountains. Their real intention was to turn to banditry, ambushing treasure-laden caravans traveling between the Pyramid, Kunaten Keep, and Al'Kirat. Once their haul was secured, the plan was to flee north to the coast, where their moored ship was ready to whisk them away with their newfound wealth.", + "Ironically, their greed spared them from the massacre the expedition suffered at the hands of the Anubians. Yet this twist of fate left them stranded in the unforgiving Wasteland\u2014with no caravans to plunder, no money, dwindling supplies, and encircled by a horrifying army of ghoulish gnolls sowing death throughout the desert.", + "The bandits, forced to either leave Kirat or face starvation, are eventually saved by the intervention of either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (depending on the characters' Path of Fate, see {@adventure Right-Sided Scarab|SoD|10|Trial of a Goddess}), who supplies them with resources and a renewed purpose. In return, the bandits agree to form an uneasy alliance with this NPC in order to hunt for the Roaming Treasury. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the ruthless leader of the Black Company, is then entrusted with the right half of the Scarab Key, and the bandits fan out across the desert, determined to locate the remaining piece.", + "Now, members of the Black Company have spread across Kirat in pursuit of the left piece of the Scarab Key. In Al'Kirat, some members skulk the streets in search of information. Others range across the Wasteland on horseback, tirelessly chasing any hint that might lead them to their prize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Members", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company comprises around ninety individuals. Of these, twenty are {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, trained in the use of grimfire weapons. Another twenty are {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}] armed with {@item Scimitar|XPHB|Scimitars}, and fifteen are {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies} who excel at shooting Crossbows from horseback. The remaining thirty-five are noncombatants, which includes sailors, cooks, servants, women, craftsmen, and wounded gang members, all of whom use the {@creature Bandit|XMM} stat block. They gang has thirty {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" + }, + "title": "Black Company Bandit" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Weapons", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company takes its name from the black powder they use, a substance capable of producing explosions strong enough to breach walls or cause lethal destruction. This powder is crafted from grimstone, rare rocks mined from the Drek'Alor mountains in the dwarvish lands to the west.", + "Years ago, the bandits captured a dwarvish ship transporting crates of grimstone, and have since used the stolen cargo to forge their infamy across the human lands to the north. However, their once-abundant supply has now dwindled to a few remaining satchels. Desperate to secure wealth before their advantage is lost, they have ventured to Kirat, gambling everything on one final opportunity to retire as legends rather than as common brigands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price", + "entries": [ + "The scarcity of grimpowder helps regulate the value of grimfire weapons. {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} looted by the characters from any gunslinger can be sold in Al'Kirat for 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, on the other hand, sells for 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per charge it has." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gunslinger Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} use the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM}, but have a +7 to hit with all weapon attacks and are CR 4. They possess the Mounted Combatant feature, as detailed below. In addition, they also wield a single {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} which they are proficient with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mounted Combatant", + "entries": [ + "The gunslinger has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on Melee Attacks against unmounted creatures smaller than its mount. It can force an attack aimed at its mount to target itself instead. If the mount is subjected to an effect that requires a Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} for half damage, the mount takes no damage on a successs and half damage on a failure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon Attack:} +7 to hit, reach 30/90 ft., one target. {@i Hit:} 29 ({@damage 4d12 + 3}) Piercing damage. All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once. It must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} before it can be shot again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Among a group of gunslingers, one is responsible for carrying a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} to reload their firearms. A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel with fire triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking only half damage on a success. Objects caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key. For further details, see {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} with the following modifications: he has 105 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} rather than one. Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. If defeated, he triggers these satchels into a devastating explosion to take others down with him (see {@adventure One Last Hurrah|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Garret_Thorne.webp" + }, + "title": "Garret Thorne" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Hideout (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's hideout lies at the eastern base of the Eastspire Mountains. Horse trails leading to the cave can be spotted 4 miles away with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The cave once served as the lair of a {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, before it was slain by the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}' grimfire.", + "The hideout has four large caverns, which feature pools of clear, fresh water fed by thin waterfalls that stream from the ceiling. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} make use of barrels and crates for furniture and string hammocks for their beds. At the center of the largest chamber lies the skeleton of the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, its ribs forming a hollow where the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} store their loot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have gathered a trove of Anubian rinkets and baubles, stolen from travelers or uncovered from ruins during their short time here. The trove is valued at 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and weighs a total of 500 pounds. Alongside this trove is a separate pile holding 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 50 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have stockpiled enough food to provide 100 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's main fighting force has left in search of the Roaming Treasury, leaving 35 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to guard the cave. If attacked, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} put up a show of resistance but will quickly surrender once a few of them are defeated. Most of these {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are either weakened by disease and injury or lack experience in battle. If questioned, they can only point the characters to the Lunar Shrine (see {@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}), as they know {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} found what he was looking for with the information found there." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting the Black Company", + "entries": [ + "It is important to properly set up {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company. Use the events described below to gradually introduce the Black Company to the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Reports of human {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} terrorizing the Wasteland have flooded into Al'Kirat. Though brigands are common, these outlaws are different\u2014highly organized, well-supplied, and wielding {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} with plenty of grimpowder to spare. Travelers leaving the city are warned not to trust humans they meet in the Wasteland. In response to the growing threat, the city has placed a bounty on any human traveling the dunes while bearing a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. Each pistol delivered to the Adventurer's Guild earns 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravan Massacre", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company scours the desert, pillaging and killing in pursuit of information on the left half of the Scarab Key.", + "At a time of your choosing while the party travels across the Wasteland, they come across the aftermath of a brutal ambush\u2014a military caravan, once well-defended, now massacred by the Black Company. Charred bodies and debris bear witness to the raw power of {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}. The dead have been stripped of valuables and the beasts of burden taken. The caravan could be Kirati, Gnoll, or Orcish (your choice), and the attack occurred {@dice 1d4} days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Introducing Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "At some point during this chapter, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company will ambush the characters. Before running this chapter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when this confrontation takes place: (1) before the characters reach Zarai in their search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, at a moment of your choosing; (2) in Zarai, the day after {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has been rescued; (3) during their journey to the Lunar Shrine, at a moment of your choosing; (4) as they approach the Never-Ending Storm.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} surrounds the party with 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, all mounted on 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} (each shared by two riders). If in Zarai, they encircle the settlement, seizing random civilians as hostages.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} orders the party to surrender. If they resist, his forces fire enough grimfire shots to incapacitate them. He is searching for information on the left half of the Scarab Key, promising mercy to those who share what they know\u2014a lie.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Robbing the Party", + "entries": [ + "Once subdued, the party is robbed. Each character may attempt a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) or a Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check to hide their valuables. For every point below 10 on their roll, the character loses 100 coins and one random item from their inventory. If half or more of the party fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} take half of their Traveling Supplies. If a character carries a piece of the Scarab Key and fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} discover and seize it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate Intervenes", + "entries": [ + "As their belongings are stripped away and {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} prepares to execute them, fate intervenes. A terrifying tremor ripples through the ground, heralding the arrival of two {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes}, drawn by the scent of so many horses. If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is not already with the party, it is instead her who fatefully arrives\u2014 darkening the sky with a cascade of acid.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, thrown into disarray, flee in all directions\u2014 giving the party a chance to escape." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "This chapter begins at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Who guides the characters to the settlement, and what motivations they might have for seeking the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, depends on the Path of Fate they are following.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] and [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice after the characters advance to 7th level, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will contact the characters through their dreams in order to assist them in locating the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. Through the dream, she offers them a brief description of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the sacred vault she guards, including the fact that it houses a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "To locate the treasury, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructs the party to travel to the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} and seek out {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who unknowingly holds one of the two keys they will need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} also reveals that the Rite of the Solar Throne resides within the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} seeks out the characters, hoping to gain their aid in locating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. She learned of the Aru's survival by studying the ancient hieroglyphics hidden in the submerged depths of the Temple of Aku'Tal (see {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}).", + "According to the hieroglyphics, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} welcomed many pilgrims during the time of Anubia, as she was the guardian to a vault of riches and wonders. The goddess granted entrance into this sacred vault only to those with the virtue to deserve it or those courageous enough to pass her tests. Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has no insight into the nature of these tests or where one must go to face them. What she does know is that the test requires finding two golden scarabshaped trinkets. Her latest investigation has also revealed that the Black Company, a ruthless band of desert bandits infamous for their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}, is actively searching for them.", + "At a time of your choosing during {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches the characters to request a partnership of mutual interest to uncover more about {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the legendary treasury she guards. At this moment, she confides in them her goals and ambitions, her growing concern that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen victim to the Wasteland's corruption, and her hope that the goddess can assist in this matter.", + "Unfortunately, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance, the characters will be blind as to how to proceed. They will have to visit the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} after they have reached 7th level, and subsequently help the settlement find {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, in order to advance this storyline. Thankfully, the Oasis is a frequent stop for travelers in the Wasteland, making it a likely destination for the party.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not join the characters as they work to help the settlement of Zarai and rescue {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}. However, as soon as they acquire the first piece of the Scarab Key, she reunites with the group and travels alongside them for the remainder of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Finding the Left-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} and retired member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, holds the left half of the Golden Scarab. He resides at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, a well-known landmark in the Wasteland. Recently, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} left the Oasis to investigate peculiar changes in animal behavior in the area and has yet to return. The people of Zarai are not yet alarmed, as {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} often takes long excursions into the desert.", + "Unbeknownst to them, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the source of the strange animal behavior: a {@creature Dryad|XMM} named {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has been using her magic to lure wild beasts to her grove. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} found the grove after tracking the animals, only to fall under her spell. Enthralled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has remained by her side.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has long known that blood has the power to cleanse the sands of the Wasteland and has relied on animal sacrifices to purify her grove. Now with the assistance of an unwilling {@creature Druid|XMM}, whose knowledge of the Wasteland's fauna has proven invaluable, she has learned of the {@creature Peryton|XMM}'s unique ability to extract the still-beating hearts of their prey. Through horrific experimentation, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} discovered that still-beating humanoid hearts purify the land far more effectively than animal blood ever could.", + "This revelation led to an alliance between {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. In exchange for allowing them to feast on the animals in her care, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} bring {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} the humanoid hearts she requires. And now, compelled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s magic, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} unwittingly revealed the location of Zarai\u2014a defenseless settlement ripe for attack\u2014giving the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} a new target for their gruesome harvest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Read up on Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Before running this section, consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}, to familiarize yourself with how these creatures steal hearts and what befalls those who fall victim to them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai", + "entries": [ + "The settlement is described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}.", + "When the characters reach Zarai, they find the town in a state of chaos as the locals prepare to flee the Oasis. News of an advancing Anubian army has filled them with fear, prompting a collective decision to march west. Amidst the flurry of activity, the townsfolk are packing crates, repairing sleds for the journey, and arguing over where to go once they leave the Wasteland. However, one unresolved concern lingers: {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, the town's {@creature Druid|XMM}, has yet to return from his recent journey, and the villagers are hesitant to leave without him.", + "If the characters ask about {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s whereabouts, they are told, \"{@i He went to investigate why the animals have been acting so strangely. All these herds migrating south\u2014he said it didn't make sense. There's nothing down south! What, are they climbing the Blackstone Gorge? It's ridiculous! But now it's been a week, and we have to leave. Where could he be!?}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The party may also spot {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} in Zarai, the {@creature Druid|XMM}'s {@creature Giant Boar|XMM} companion, visibly distressed by {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s prolonged absence. The boar paces restlessly through the town, letting out frustrated squeals as he does so.", + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|XMM}, with the following changes: he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 4 (-3), and the ability to make two attacks with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Thanks to {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}'s thorough training, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Four members of the Black Company are keeping a low profile in Zarai, waiting for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to return. They have credible information that the {@creature Druid|XMM} carries a necklace fitting the description of the half-scarab they seek. Initially planning to sneak into his home at night, kill him, and steal the artifact, they now lay low and avoid any unnecessary attention.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} appear as well-armed humans, marked by battle scars, who deliberately avoid mingling with the locals. If questioned, they claim they are resting their horses and intend to leave in just a few days. They have taken shelter in an abandoned building on the outskirts of town and keep their two horses stabled by the tavern.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} use the statistics of {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} and each is armed with a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. The group is comprised of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}: The tall, ruggedly handsome leader of the group. He is confident and intelligent.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom|Crazy Eyes}: A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface}: Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle}: Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} holds a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} with 6 charges. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} keep their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} hidden, and reserve their use only for dire situations. All four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} carry {@dice 4d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attack on Zarai", + "entries": [ + "At any moment of your choice while the party is staying in Zarai, the Oasis comes under attack by a massive flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. The winged monstrosities swoop down and target any humanoid they can see. Some savagely slash their victims, while others pin them in place, violently pecking at their chests. Those who die\u2014or are held too long\u2014have their hearts magically ripped from their bodies, which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} carry off in their talons as grisly trophies.", + "Panic consumes the settlement as citizens flee in all directions. Knowing they can do little once the citizens have taken shelter indoors, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} keep their attack brief, lasting only up to 5 minutes. After collecting whatever hearts they are able to claim, the creatures retreat, disappearing into the skies flying south (they fly to Ashae's Grove).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Heartseekers", + "entries": [ + "If the characters step outside to challenge the creatures, seven {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} split from the main flock to engage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional two {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Peryton_Stealing_Heart.webp" + }, + "title": "Peryton steals a beating heart" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} claim {@dice 3d6} hearts from Zarai's populace and {@dice 2d6} of the victims will die in the process. If the characters intervened to fight some of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, these results are reduced by half. Those who survive despite losing their hearts are swiftly taken to the tavern and given first aid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The great boar, with his sharp sense of smell, detects a faint trace of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s scent on the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. He squeals in excitement sniffing at the corpses, flipping them over one by one and charging around in a frenzy." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledgeable Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Ssk'ar, the {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} who runs the tavern in Zarai, has seen the horrors caused by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} before, and is willing to explain that as long as the victims' wounds are stabilized, they can survive without their hearts\u2014for a time. However, if the hearts are not returned within a week, the victims will inevitably lose their will to live and likely commit suicide.", + "\"{@i Our people call it Ssov'ka Zith\u2014The Emptiness Within,}\" Ssk'ar explains. \"{@i First, the taste of food fades. Then, the colors of the world wash away. Soon, the desire to hunt, mate, or even eat abandons you. By the end of the week, they always seek death: a blade across the throat, a plunge from a cliff, or, for us lizard-kin, the most common end\u2014self-cannibalism.}\"", + "Ssk'ar does not know the exact method by which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} preserve stolen hearts, but is confident the hearts remain alive and beating until the monstrosities inevitably devour them, which they usually do as part of their mating ritual. Ssk'ar is confused as to why they would need this many, but explains that the hearts can be returned to the victims and inserted back where they belong, if they can be found.", + "If the characters decide to search for the stolen hearts, Ssk'ar advises restraining the heartless after a few days have passed, to stop them from taking their own lives. He explains that doing so might buy the characters enough time to retrieve the stolen hearts and save the victims." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Heartless victims recuperate overnight and return to work the following morning. While the hole in their chest is healed, the empty cavity where their heart once was remains open and disturbingly visible. Although they feel normal at first, their mental state rapidly declines with each passing day, ultimately driving them to suicide unless they are prevented from it or a new beating heart is placed upon the cavity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Find the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The villagers of Zarai have little hope of recovering the stolen hearts without the character's help. As such, they quickly pool their resources and gather 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, with which to offer to the characters if they manage to bring the hearts back.", + "Should the party decide to pursue the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to recover the stolen hearts or search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} reacts with surprising enthusiasm, squealing and running circles around them as if understanding their plans. The locals encourage the party to bring the boar, as his keen sense of smell can track both the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} and {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}. However, they advise against using him as a Hauler to carry supplies\u2014not only because he is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s prized companion, but because of his infamous habit of eating anything within reach." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/The_Heartless.webp" + }, + "title": "The Heartless" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Bandit's Gambit", + "entries": [ + "Unbeknownst to the characters, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface} were also victims of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton} attack and had their hearts stolen. Their companions discreetly carried them to the abandoned house they are staying under and nursed them back to health in secret. As they hear rumors about the fate of the heartless, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} grow uneasy. Then, when they realize the characters may go searching for the stolen hearts, they quickly decide their next move.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} approaches the characters as they prepare to leave Zarai and offers his help in recovering the stolen hearts. He presents himself as an expert tracker and skilled fighter, adding that he has his own horse and supplies, so he won't be a burden. If questioned about his motives, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} admits that one of his friends fell victim to the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, and he wants to do what he can to help them.", + "What {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} doesn't reveal is that he also had his heart stolen, which he hides in fear that the party might reject him if they worry about his condition deteriorating. He's equally careful not to mention his interest in finding the {@creature Druid|XMM}. In combat, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} relies on his {@item Scimitar|XPHB}, keeping his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} concealed in a rectangular leather pouch at his side, which he draws only in an emergency. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} knows others might recognize him as a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} if the pistol is seen.", + "If the party refuses to let {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} join them, he maintains a polite and respectful facade but secretly trails them from a mile away as they traverse the Wasteland. From such a distance, there is no check the characters can make to spot him. However, a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checkm made to obscure their tracks, can prevent {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} from continuing to follow them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "Charismatic and dependable, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a natural leader with a talent for wilderness survival and an easy-going attitude that inspires trust. Outwardly, he appears to embody the qualities of a hero and a loyal ally\u2014but a sinister darkness festers deep within his heart.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s innocence was stolen the day {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} raided his home, slaughtering his family and subjecting him to unspeakable abuse. Over time, this harsh existence became all he knew. When he was old enough to join them in their raids, he felt a twisted sense of pride at being included. The trauma of his youth has eroded his innocence, leaving him desensitized to pain and suffering. Now, he embraces a kill-or-be-killed worldview, where survival is all that matters.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} will do whatever it takes to earn the party's trust\u2014 he will form bonds with them, risk his life for their cause, and strategically reveal his secrets if it serves his purpose. However, his loyalty is nothing but a facade. Once he secures the piece of the scarab he needs and finds a chance to escape, his true, ruthless nature will emerge as he betrays the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insight Checks", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that while {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s outward demeanor\u2014his smiles, interest, and openness\u2014appears sincere, his eyes hold a stark, unsettling coldness. The hollow stare of someone utterly detached, a man who wouldn't mourn even the death of his own mother." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change of Heart", + "entries": [ + "In an ironic twist, losing his heart to the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} may be the best thing to have ever happened to {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}. When a new heart\u2014likely from a gentle and peaceful settler of Zarai\u2014 is placed in his chest, he begins a subtle but profound transformation. His long-held desire for pride and power fades, replaced by genuine thoughts of friends and family.", + "This emotional rebirth leads {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} to question his allegiance to the Black Company. In time, he abandons the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} entirely and fully aligns with the party's cause. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} is able to persuade {@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom|Crazy Eyes} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface} to follow him, but is ultimately forced to kill {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle} who tries to stop him from leaving the Black Company.", + "{@note Deprived of his heart, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s will to live will diminish as time passes. Consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry for guidelines on when he should make Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} to resist this effect and the repercussions if he fails them.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Perytons", + "entries": [ + "As the party searches for the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, the first Interesting Find you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced by a {@adventure Desert Herd|SoD|6|Desert Herd} encounter. These herds are migrating south, moving towards Ashae's Grove, and the characters can opt to follow them if they choose.", + "If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is with the party and they let him track the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton}'s scent, the first Creature Encounter you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced with a {@adventure Peryton|SoD|6|Peryton} encounter. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are planting stillbeating hearts into the sand in order to create fertile patches of land within the Wasteland (see 'Patches of Fertile Land' below). They will flee to Ashae's Grove if injured.", + "Whether the party follows the migrating herds, tracks the movements of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or simply travel south following the newly grown patches of vegetation, their path will lead them closer to Ashae's Grove. Its exact location is marked on the {@adventure small map|SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}. As they draw nearer to this location, the desolate landscape begins to transform\u2014 sparse, dried shrubs emerge on the hills, soon giving way to clusters of grass and the occasional towering pine.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Patches of Fertile Land", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} instructs the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to plant the still-beating hearts they collect in remote locations miles from her grove. This process purges the Rust from the cursed sand and allows plant life to thrive (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}).", + "Characters who investigate these patches of vegetation and succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check recognize the unnatural origin of the plants, noting that their growth is impossible in such barren terrain without water. Digging lightly beneath the plants uncovers sand saturated with blood, and with further excavation, a still-beating heart inside an amniotic sac can be found. Safely extracting the sac requires a successful {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Medicine}) check, but doing so dooms the nearby plant life to wither and perish. On a failure, the heart is extracted but the sac ruptures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amniotic Sac", + "entries": [ + "Denied a beating heart to consume for reproduction, a {@creature Peryton|XMM} mother births only stillborn young. The resulting amniotic sacs can be repurposed to preserve hearts indefinitely or to bury them like seeds in accordance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s will. If the sac ruptures, the heart dies in 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Grove", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove is {@b 12 miles} away from Zarai, which requires {@b 6 hours} of travel at a fast pace\u2014provided one knows exactly where it is. For its location, see the {@adventure map |SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}.", + "The closer the party gets to the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove, the more vegetation they notice scattered across the arid terrain. The area is dominated by rugged hills and deep canyons, forcing the characters to traverse winding valleys.", + "Once the party is within a {@b 6 miles} of the grove, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s animal spies alert her to their approach. Then, concerned that they might thwart her efforts to cleanse the Wasteland, she sends several of her enthralled beasts to eliminate them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking Animals", + "entries": [ + "A strange assortment of beasts approaches the party\u2014 creatures that would normally never work together. They encircle the group, watch with unnatural intensity, then attack. Their hearts have been taken by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}.", + "The attack comes in two waves: the first at a moment of your choosing, followed by a second 30 minutes later, leaving the party no time for a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} between battles.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The first wave consists of two {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM|Giant Scorpions}, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM}, a {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM}, and an {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}.", + "The second wave brings six {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}, a {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM}, an {@creature Elephant|XMM}, and a {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM}." + ] + }, + "After both waves are dealt with, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} stops sending her beasts against the characters, realizing that her attempts to stop them are futile and only places her animals in danger.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check recognize that the animals are under magical control.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}, add an additional {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} to each wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Happened to Them?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has been sacrificing the hearts of her beasts to nourish the soil, relying on the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}' magic to keep the creatures alive. As time passes, the heartless animals gradually lose their instincts, becoming hollow puppets under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s commands. While {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has noticed their unwavering loyalty, she remains blind to the withering of their once-vibrant spirits." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speak with Animals", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use magic to communicate with the animals, the creatures speak of the 'greater good,' convinced that protecting the land from intruders is essential for its restoration.", + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s influence is powerful, making them difficult to reason with. However, characters who succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check can break through their loyalty and persuade them to let the party proceed unharmed or to disclose information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dryad Messages", + "entries": [ + "After her animals are defeated, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} uses {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} spells to communicate with the characters. Through these creatures, she pleads with them to stop their advance, saying things like, \"{@i Stop it! You're ruining everything!}\", \"{@i Please, just go\u2014I'm restoring this desert! Can't you see the plants I've nurtured?}\", and \"{@i I know why you've come... but I had no choice! Without the hearts, this land would remain barren. It's all for the greater good\u2014please understand...}\"", + "Her messengers might include desert hares, chirping birds, or young ostriches." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood.", + "As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, enlisting {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Ashae", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is young and inexperienced, her mind and body resembling that of a 12 or 13-year-old child. From the edges of her grove, she witnesses the Wasteland's endless suffering\u2014hunger, thirst, and death stretching far beyond her borders. She knows her actions violate the natural order, and though they bring her profound sadness, she believes they are the only means of purging the corruption that plagues the land. She views her interventions as a painful but necessary correction, a sacrifice required to restore balance. To her, everyone must give something for the greater good\u2014even herself, as she endures the erosion of her own sanity for the sake of a greater cause.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Ignorance", + "entries": [ + "Having grown up in isolation, the young {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} has no understanding of her magical abilities or their influence on others. Animals instinctively agree with her views, abducted humanoids offer themselves willingly for her experiments, and even {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} dedicates himself entirely to her cause. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} does not realize that her {@creature Dryad|XMM} magic predisposes others to agree with her opinions, nor has she developed the ability to consciously control this power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Ashae", + "entries": [ + "When confronted by those immune to her charms and powerful enough to defeat her guardians, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} reacts with the terror of a frightened child. She flees behind trees, stumbling over roots and branches as she begs for her life. She attempts to justify her actions while hiding the darkest aspects of her experiments, too ashamed to admit the extent of her atrocities. Deep down, she knows the weight of her sins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Ashae_The_Dryad.webp" + }, + "title": "The dryad Ashae tends to her garden" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are within {@b 4 miles} of Ashae's Grove (or two hexes on the map), they may attempt a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to locate the grove. The check gains a +5 bonus if {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is aiding them. A successful check allows them to find the grove's entrance in {@dice 1d4 + 1} hours. On a failure, it takes {@dice 4d6} hours to locate it.", + "Ashae's Grove lies underground, beneath the remnants of a collapsed Anubian ruin. The entrance to the ruin is tucked away in a narrow valley. Refer to the 'Ashae's Grove' map below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Ashae's Grove, along with all areas within a 2-mile radius (one hexagon on the map), functions as an Oasis (see {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c101" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c101" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entrance to the Grove", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nestled between arid hills, two worn sphinx statues flank the entrance to a crumbling structure embedded in the mountain. Then, from the shadowy doorway, a creature emerges. Red spines line its back, its eight taloned limbs stirring up dust as it moves. It has glowing blue eyes and a great jaw with several rows of serrated teeth. As the beast prowls, two more emerge behind it. This appears to be their territory, and are clearly searching for prey." + ] + }, + "Three {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks} guard the entrance to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, while two hidden {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} watch vigilantly from afar.", + "A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check allows characters to spot the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, perched 30 feet above the canyon with a clear line of sight to the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Basilisk", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check, a character can harvest an intact {@creature Basilisk|XMM} stomach, which contains powerful enzymes capable of curing petrification. Once extracted, the enzymes remain potent for 8 hours and can cure a single {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creature of Large size or smaller from its petrification." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "Inscribed at the bases of the statues are hieroglyphics that state: \"{@i You took our land. You took our skies. You will never take our future.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Basilisk's Lair", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small cave den is empty, except for the fist-sized clumps of stone scattered haphazardly across the floor." + ] + }, + "The scattered clumps of stone are the remains of {@condition Petrified|XPHB} victims devoured by the {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}. Characters searching through the debris uncover {@condition Petrified|XPHB} tiefling heads, halfchewed stone limbs, and other grisly remnants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Ruined Gate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The entrance opens to a ruined chamber. A single hallway beckons deeper into the complex. The echoing sounds of chirping birds can be heard from beyond." + ] + }, + "The walls are adorned with carvings of Anubian soldiers battling giant insects, some as large as the gnolls themselves, and others even bigger. Aside from these carvings, there is nothing else of note." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Upper Landing", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door is shattered, revealing a massive cave-in that blocks the way forward. A large hole in the floor offers another path. Light and birdsong emanates from the hole. Looking down, you catch sight of lush green grass below." + ] + }, + "Beyond the rubble lies the collapsed tomb of a thousand Anubian soldiers, their bodies crushed by the cave-in beyond the Ankh's ability to heal. Excavating the ruins would take months, but the characters could sell its location to a guild in Al'Kirat for up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", + "A wide hole in the chamber floor provides access to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, located in {@adventure area 5|SoD|10|5. Hidden Oasis}. Through the opening, characters can spot green grass, a few trees, and tiny critters darting about.", + "The sanctuary in area 5 is 20 feet down. As such, the characters might have to tie up a rope or two onto the rocks in this area if they wish to descend safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning the Grove", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use the upper landing to cast fire spells or otherwise ignite flames aimed at the grove below, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} immediately recognizes the danger to her domain. She pleads desperately for mercy and offers her immediate surrender. If her pleas are ignored, the flames consume the grove. While the beasts are able to escape through the giant burrow in {@adventure area 6|SoD|10|6. Giant Burrow}, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} perishes as her bonded tree (marked with a 'T') is destroyed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Hidden Oasis", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a stunning underground grove, as if a forest was transplanted directly onto a cavern. Towering trees and bright underbrush, adorned with flowers and berries, fill the air with a soothing fragrance, all illuminated by floating yellow orbs. Woodland creatures, like birds, hares, and foxes, drink from a crystal-clear pond at the center.", + "The scene's serenity fades as you notice petrified tieflings embedded within the trees, red sap oozing over them like blood. A saber-toothed tiger then prowls out from a den on the far side, followed by a disheveled tiefling muttering nervously to the great beast. From behind a tree, you spot a young child with bark-like skin as she peeks out, her voice trembling as she says, \"You should not be here...\"" + ] + }, + "The grove's verdant beauty stems from {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s blood experiments, which purify the land of its Rust-tainted corruption. While her early experiments used animals that died of natural causes, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} has since turned to sacrificing humanoids\u2014whose effects are far greater\u2014in her desperate quest to heal the land.", + "The {@condition Petrified|XPHB} tieflings are remnants of {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s failed experiments. She first ground {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creatures into powder to 'fertilize' the sand, then escalated to planting entire {@condition Petrified|XPHB} bodies directly into the soil. While this caused the trees to grow tall and strong, it had little effect on removing the Rust. Two of these trees have developed a twisted form of sentience and serve {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s command. Their bark is warped with the remains of {@condition Petrified|XPHB} creatures, including protruding heads and limbs, and they ooze red, blood-like sap when cut.", + "The bedraggled tiefling is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, emotionally worn down after handling so many corpses and suffering from a severe lack of sleep. The child is the {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}, who currently has {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|XMM}, and hundreds of snakes under her fey charm (the snakes hide inside the trees).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", + "entries": [ + "Her name is {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom}. She has elongated ears, a muscular frame, and bright orange irises that shimmer faintly in the dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonded Tree", + "entries": [ + "The tree marked by the 'T' symbol on the map signifies {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s bonded tree, the source of her birth. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s life force is tethered to this tree. Distance from it saps her strength, causing her to gain 1 level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} every 4 hours that she remains at least 1,000 feet away from it. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and her tree are linked, meaning any damage inflicted upon one will equally affect the other; and if one is destroyed, the other one perishes shortly thereafter.", + "The tree has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 16, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistances} to Bludgeoning and Piercing damage, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Psychic damage, and has {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB} to Fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Still-Beating Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Concealed within a secret hollow inside her bonded tree, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} hides five of the stillbeating hearts taken from Zarai, floating together inside of an amniotic sac. The fleshy organ is a {@creature Peryton|XMM}'s placenta, which keeps the hearts beating healthy indefinitely. It can be removed and taken, and weighs approximately 4 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Giant Burrow", + "entries": [ + "The burrow leads to a grassy tunnel, 10 feet wide and 7 feet high, spanning over a mile. Along its length grow flowering plants and bushes heavy with edible berries. Traversing the tunnel takes roughly 30 minutes and leads to a hidden cave entrance near the mountain's peak, where a secret path winds down the slopes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ashae, The Dryad", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} issues the command, all creatures under her control will attack the party.", + "The {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} commands two {@creature Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom|Awakened Trees} (can cast the {@spell Grasping Vine|XPHB} spell at will with a {@dc 14} and +6 to hit with it), two {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}], and a unique tiger named {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom}.", + "{@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|XMM} but has 124 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, is CR 4, and can make an additional attack as part of its Attack action.", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Druid|XMM}) is {@condition Charmed|XPHB} by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side. He has prepared the spells {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} and {@spell Ice Knife|XGE} alongside his usual {@creature Druid|XMM} spells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} carries a {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|XDMG}, an {@item Elixir of Health|XDMG}, and three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|XDMG|Tourmalines} (each worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). He also carries the left-half piece of the Scarab Key as a necklace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The beasts fight without a clear strategy, focusing on the closest target they can see. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} focuses on targets that approach {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and uses {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB} to push them away.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} always has the spell {@spell Barkskin|XPHB} cast on herself. Instead of fighting, she takes the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action every round, using the trees as {@variantrule Cover|XPHB} to stay away from harm. If her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below 10, she cries and surrenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "While in the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove, all creatures with the Beast type gain a +2 bonus to their {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and Attack Rolls." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s defeat severs her bond with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. As a result, the monstrosities no longer attack Zarai or any travelers passing through the area. If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is killed, the grove's relative abundance continues to attract peaceful animals from across the Wasteland until an influx of starving predators inevitably displaces them. These predators then remain locked in a perpetual conflict against the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that prey upon them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Heartless", + "entries": [ + "The characters have several options to cure the heartless in Zarai. They may choose to use the amniotic sac containing five hearts to heal some of the afflicted. They could also negotiate with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to recover hearts buried in the desert and deliver them back to the settlement. Lastly, the heartless themselves could be taken to the desert to claim one of the many hearts buried near {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s grove.", + "No matter how a heart is delivered to a heartless, reinserting it is simple due to the special magic at work. Placing a still-beating heart into the chest cavity causes it to implant itself seamlessly, leaving only a faint scar behind. This works whether the heart belongs to the original owner or comes from another individual, provided the heart still beats and is of the same creature type (e.g., Humanoid)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burying the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Burying an amniotic sac filled with at least five beating humanoid hearts in the Wasteland sparks an extraordinary transformation. The red sand in the vicinity turns yellow, and a life-giving spring emerges, creating a thriving Oasis in the area. The sac and its hearts, once buried, are inseparable from the Oasis. Attempting to extract them destroys the sac and causes the Oasis to wither away.", + "The spring grows by generating 15 gallons of fresh water per hour, expanding to a 600-square-foot pool capable of holding about 4,500 gallons within the span of two weeks. Grass and trees grow rapidly around the water source, creating a verdant Oasis that spans twice the size of the pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Dryad", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is but a child, so if spared, she accepts the scolding of the characters as truth and obeys them without question. In time, she begins to crave their approval, seeing the characters as mentors who shape her vision for what is true and what is virtuous.", + "Her very being pushes her to seek a way to cleanse the rot that has infested the Wasteland, and will continue to search for ways to accomplish this, even if she is no longer allowed to sacrifice or experiment with living beings.", + "If the characters desire so, below are the three primary ways to help {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} continue her work:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heka & Amber", + "entries": [ + "If enough amber is planted into the Wasteland, they can serve the same purpose as hearts.", + "If 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber is planted in one spot and then somehow crushed, the unleashed Heka would cleanse the Rust and create an Oasis. The resulting Oasis matches the size and vibrancy of those created by burying an amniotic sac with five still-beating hearts (see 'Burying the Hearts' above)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The hearts of monstrous creatures can be planted in the Wasteland. Among them, one stands out above all others: the heart of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoth}.", + "When planted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoth}'s heart spawns an enormous Oasis over the course of one month, stretching 2 miles in every direction. The Oasis transforms into a lush paradise, reminiscent of the Beastlands, featuring several fresh springs, a dense jungle, and a flourishing, self-sustaining ecosystem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Peryton Alliance", + "entries": [ + "An alliance can be proposed with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, redirecting their attacks away from tieflings and towards Anubians instead. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, seeing little difference from their clashes against the tieflings of Zarai or the orcs of O'grila, would eagerly accept." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} is horrified by the atrocities he committed under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s charm. Although he knows he wasn't fully in control of his actions, he vividly recalls every gruesome detail and bears a deep guilt. If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} was present and killed, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} collapses in tears and dedicates the rest of the day to preparing a grand burial for his dearest friend. Should the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} survive, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} defers to the characters' judgment on her fate, though he vehemently opposes any decision that would allow her to resume her vile experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "As a token of his gratitude, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} gifts the characters three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|XDMG|Tourmalines} (each valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}). He then requests one final favor from the party: to escort him safely back to Zarai. The villagers rejoice at {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s return, and are even more thankful if the party arrives with still-beating hearts to give to the heartless. True to their word, the villagers provide the promised 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} as a reward, in thanks for the party's efforts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the characters inquire about a scarab-shaped medallion, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} retrieves the trinket from his neck. Though puzzled that such an ordinary item might be of importance, he happily offers it to the party as an additional reward for rescuing him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Map", + "entries": [ + "The back of the scarab-shaped trinket bears an intricately carved map. The map points to a specific location found at the peak of the Eastspire Mountains. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} confesses he never attempted the journey as it seemed too dangerous (Fang Dragons are known to roost in the mountain). Characters who follow the map will arrive at the Lunar Shrine, detailed later in this chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "John & The Black Company", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "By the time the party reaches Ashae's Grove, it is possible {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s resolve has started to crumble as a result of lacking a heart, causing him to start contemplating the idea of suicide. If so, he first pursues a peaceful solution, requesting any heart unearthed along the way or one of the five preserved in the amniotic sac within the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s Bonded Tree. If refused, he attempts to steal a heart unnoticed. Should all else fail, he draws his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, threatening violence and attacking the characters if his demands are not met.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} obtains a heart, his Change of Heart (see '{@adventure Change of Heart|SoD|10|Change of Heart}') unfolds during the return journey to Zarai. By the time they arrive, he has abandoned his plans to betray the party and murder {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} for the Scarab Key. Instead, he chooses to leave the Black Company and confide what he knows of their plans to the party.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} dies or does not experience a Change of Heart, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} will try to rob {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} of the Scarab Key after they return. Believing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to have the key, they raid his home at night, killing him and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} in cold blood. The attack wakes the townsfolk, startled by the explosive crack of {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle}'s {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. If they suspect the party holds the key, they similarly strike the group on their first night back in Zarai.", + "If they are able to collect the Scarab Key, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} flee on horseback to their hideout in the Eastspire Mountains (see '{@adventure Bandit Hideout (Oasis)|SoD|10|Bandit Hideout (Oasis)}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/John.webp" + }, + "title": "John of the Black Company" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lunar Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The Lunar Shrine crowns the summit of the southernmost peak in the Eastspire Mountains, perched on a plateau that offers a sweeping view of the distant Center Spire. Scattered across the plateau are the ruins of a grand open-air temple, featuring broken minarets, crumbled gazebos, and eroded statues of bare-chested women with lioness heads.", + "The existence of this shrine is revealed only through the Scarab Key, whose halves each bear a map engraved on their back, which leads directly to this sacred site. The map is simple and easy to understand: it points to the tallest peak in the Eastspire Mountains, a distinct and recognizable landmark. Upon arriving, a pilgrim would be expected to read the shrine's runestone and inspect the nearby moondial to proceed with their quest (see'{@adventure Runestone|SoD|10|Runestone}).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Climbing to the summit of the Eastspire Mountains, which rises nearly 5,000 feet, and reaching the Lunar Shrine, takes {@b 3 full days}. The journey can start from any location at the base of the mountain (any adjacent hex on the map).", + "The group must complete skill challenges each day to successfully climb the mountain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "During each day of climbing, all characters must make an Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. Combine the rolls and calculate the average by dividing the total by the number of characters.", + "If the average is 15 or higher, the group successfully navigates the climb without penalties. If the average is 14 or lower, all creatures performing the climb\u2014including any NPCs or Haulers with them\u2014must succeed at a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Modifying Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "As the party climbs, continue rolling for random encounters using the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table as normal.", + "If a {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled, replace it with a {@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}, a phenomenon created by salt crystals being swept here from the Fanged Mountains by the strong mountain winds.", + "If a Creature Encounter is rolled, roll an additional {@dice d6}. On a 1, 2, or 3, the encounter proceeds as normal. On a 4, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is also present, hunting whatever has attacked the party. On a 5, the creatures rolled are all {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by a group of {@dice 2d4} {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, which now feast on their stony remains. On a 6, the creatures rolled have somehow slain a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and, if they would be inclined to, are feasting on its corpse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying in the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "The skies above the Eastspire Mountains are perilous, as Fang Dragons relentlessly pursue anything that dares to fly within their domain. Any creature that takes flight within the mountain range attracts {@dice 1d4 - 1} (minimum of 1) hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) in search of prey.", + "Fang Dragons hunt purely to satiate their hunger. Once they've slain a single creature, they retreat with their prize back to their lairs. Fang Dragons are not accustomed to prey capable of resisting and will retreat if their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop to half or below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing down", + "entries": [ + "The climb down the mountain takes only one day and requires no skill checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecosystem of the Eastspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "The Eastspire Mountains, along with the Fanged Mountains to the north, are well-known nesting grounds for Fang Dragons. These muscular and ruthless dragons, the undisputed apex predators of the range, can be easily seen soaring above the peaks. They attack and consume nearly anything in their path, sparing only {@creature Vulture|XMM|vultures} and {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, whose taste they find repulsive.", + "Mountain lions stalk ibex goats along the cliffs, while fennec foxes, desert wolves, jackals, and gazelles traverse the lower ranges.", + "{@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks} skulk in caves, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} nest in the lower crags, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} gather in groups along the ridges, and winged dinosaurs swoop between mountain passes. Starving {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate from the Southspire Mountains but rarely survive long before they themselves become prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pinnacle Roost (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "As the characters reach the summit and discover the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a powerful creature that stands in their way. The creature is determined by the Path of Fate the party follows, as detailed later in this section.", + "If the characters have already slain the creature fated to appear here, then they instead encounter an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) at the summit. The dragon has made its nest from salt crystals collected from the Fanged Mountains, inside of which lays a single Medium-sized egg. Fang dragon eggs are gray, irregularly shaped, and covered with jagged spikes protruding the shell. The egg is roughly the size of an adult human and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If safely delivered to Al'Kirat, the egg could fetch up to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the Grand Bazaar or upwards of 15,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the exclusive Enchanted Gala (refer to {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Lunar Shrine' battlemap for any encounter that transpires here at the summit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c102" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c102" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The shrine appears deserted, its previous occupant\u2014a now charred and lifeless {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}\u2014long since been slain via grimfire (its egg remains intact). Moments after the characters arrive, a dragon's roar reverberates through the skies. This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who has been anticipating the arrival of the characters. She lands with a thunderous crash atop a statue, reducing it to rubble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Demand for the Key", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain the characters hold the missing half of the Scarab Key\u2014after all, only those that have seen the map engraved on such a trinket could have found the Lunar Shrine. She commands the characters to surrender their key in exchange for their lives. Note that with the power of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}, she may be able to easily discern who in the party holds the key.", + "Under different circumstances, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} would have attempted to bargain, but she is currently bound by a pact with the Black Company, and several of its members lie hidden nearby within the ruins. These cutthroats have no interest in bargaining and are itching to kill the characters to claim the key. In other words, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is genuinely attempting to save the characters' lives by persuading them to surrender their half of the Scarab Key." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} surround the party, hidden behind {@variantrule Cover|XPHB} granted by the ruins. Any character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check spots the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} moving in the shadows all around them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to relinquish their half of the Scarab Key, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes to the skies, flying off to meet with {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who awaits in a distant forward camp hidden among the dunes. The remaining {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} do so as well by withdrawing down the mountain. Though the characters are spared, they are now left with the task of finding a way into the Roaming Treasury without a Scarab Key. If so, refer to {@adventure Using No Guidance|SoD|10|Traversing the Storm}.", + "If the characters opt to confront {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the Black Company instead, refer to 'Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon' below." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon", + "entries": [ + "The members of the Black Company present here use the statistics of {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}. Their numbers match the party size minus one. In addition, the group is led by {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} itching for any excuse to murder the characters. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} attacks the characters with the desperation of one who has nothing to lose and fights to the death. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom} saves the use of his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} until the very last moment he can, hoping to save the one shot he has.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the threat posed by the party, armed as they are with multiple {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and approaches the battle with extreme caution. She exploits her aerial mobility to avoid melee fighters, swooping down only to attack isolated characters before soaring back into the skies. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} retreats when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half, even if it means leaving the rest of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} wields the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}, which dislodges from her eye socket when she dies. Hidden within her chest cavity, wrapped securely around her ribcage and nestled among her organs, is a leather satchel. Inside, it contains 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 105 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, four {@item Diamond|XDMG|Diamonds} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, fifteen chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG}.", + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} carries {@dice 4d8} {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} and 3 units worth of Traveling Supplies. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom} also wields a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} and carries a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} with 2 charges left on it." + ] + }, + "{@note Make every effort to keep {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} alive if at all possible. If she survives this encounter, she will reappear later in this chapter and during the Siege of Al'Kirat.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters find that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} has claimed this roost, having just slain the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} that once dwelled here. The monstrous {@creature Peryton|XMM} is currently tearing apart the dragon's corpse, feasting on it bit by bit. The shattered remains of the dragon's egg lie scattered across its nest, the contents smeared grotesquely around the blood-soaked area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia Appears", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter ends, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} appear at a time of your choosing, soaring high through the skies before she lands on the nearby ruins. Seeking to avoid needless conflict and recognizing that the characters hold the Scarab Key fragment she and the Black Company needs, she proposes a peaceful bargain.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters four {@item Diamond|XDMG|Diamonds}, each worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, in exchange for their fragment of the Scarab Key. If they decline her offer, she invites them to propose a trade of their own. She is willing to part with, and do, almost anything for the fragment. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does make it clear that betraying the Black Company is off the table, calling it 'bad business' to backstab those she works with and is a line she will not cross. If no agreement can be found, she takes her leave and returns to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} empty-handed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Having glimpsed the futures where the characters reach this point, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows that words alone will no longer sway them away from the Path of [Erudition]. Determined to stop them, she bares her fangs and calls on {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to stand by her side, intending to use force to make the characters abandon their pursuit of the Roaming Treasury. At this stage, nothing the characters say can prevent the confrontation that follows.", + "When the characters arrive at the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a dead {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} waiting for them beside the carcass, ready for battle (the egg is still intact). Both their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is fated to join the characters in the fight against {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}. If she is not present when the party reaches the summit, she fatefully makes her appearance on the second round of combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s task is to permanently weaken the party enough to deter their pursuit of the Treasury, without compromising their ability to defend Al'Kirat later when the siege begins. To do this, he aims to strike at each character with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at least twice, {@b but no more than three times}. Both {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} use non-lethal attacks.", + "Once {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} deems the characters adequately weakened, she signals {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to retreat. They also retreat if either are dropped to 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less. To retreat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} casts the spell {@spell Teleport|XPHB} through the {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG} he wears, teleporting both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and himself back to the Southspire Mountains.", + "Whenever {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop below half, he uses a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to drink one of his potions (see 'Loot' below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} rides {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} like a steed and has cast both the spells {@spell Freedom of Movement|XPHB} and {@spell Warding Bond|XPHB} on her. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has also cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on himself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is armed with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. His combat gear includes a {@item +1 Breastplate|XDMG|Breastplate +1}, a {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG}, a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} (5 charges), and two {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG|Potions of Superior Healing}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Runestone", + "entries": [ + "At the edge of the cliff, a massive rectangular runestone rises, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. Though weathered and fractured, the hieroglyphics carved into the ancient stone remain clear and legible.", + "Characters that can read the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language can understand the script. It says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i Pilgrim in search for greatness, challenger to the treasury of the gods, you have fared well to reach this temple. Behold what lies below this monument and witness the path of the Roaming Treasury, its course charted by the most beautiful star in the night's sky. Wonders beyond reckoning, riches beyond measure, and glory eternal await those who find it. But beware\u2014SHE WHO IS POWERFUL is its eternal guardian and the Treasury is HER heart. Prove to HER that you are worthy, and SHE shall open HER heart in kind.}", + "{@i Heed this, pilgrim. The quest for HER heart. You must seek the twin halves of the golden scarab. To find them is the test, to unite them is the key, and to follow them is to merit HER heart. Should you arrive without the key, know that tribute may yet sway HER judgment. Offer a treasure of worth\u2014one for another\u2014and SHE shall weigh your bargain, yet none may take more than what they give in return. But if you bear neither key nor offering, then let your purity be your passage. Walk in Truth, Justice, Propriety, and Reciprocity, and if your heart beats in Harmony with the world, then HER heart shall not stand against yours.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moondial of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "A staircase leads below the runestone, where a massive moondial, a contraption designed to reveal the location of the Roaming Treasury, tracks the Never-Ending Storm like a compass by using the phases of the moon. To see the moondial, refer to the 'Treasury Compass' map below.", + "The Never-Ending Storm moves in accordance with the lunar cycle. To determine its current location, you must first identify the current phase of the moon. Refer to your timekeeping of {@i Sands of Doom} to determine the current day, then consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for details on the moon's phases.", + "In general, the location of the Never-Ending Storm can be summarized as follows. {@b First Quarter:} South of Center Spire. {@b Full Moon:} East of Center Spire. {@b Third Quarter:} North of Center Spire. {@b New Moon:} West of Center Spire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Moondial", + "entries": [ + "At night, moonlight passes through the contraption, illuminating a precise location on the moondial. The central platform represents Center Spire, while the illuminated spot indicates the position of the Treasury relative to the spire. The gears shift continuously, adjusting to display the Treasury's location as it moves.", + "If the characters visit the Treasury Compass at night and are able to correctly interpret its function, they can determine the Never-Ending Storm's current location. Once they do, mark the location on their map and update it as it moves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, roll a {@dice d12} to determine the Roaming Treasury's current location. Treat the result as an hour position on the face of a clock, with Center Spire at the center, to determine where the Treasury lies. Then, every two days that pass, move the Treasury one hour forward in a clockwise direction following the same principle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c103" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c103" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Right-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} holds the right half of the Scarab Key. Already in possession of the information contained within the Runestone, he is currently trailing the Never-Ending Storm alongside several other {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, waiting for the rest of his gang to recover the missing half of the Scarab Key.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} will continue to trail the Never-Ending Storm until either {@b Day 49}, he completes the Scarab Key, or the characters approach the storm themselves. In the latter case, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} receives a warning that the party approaches\u2014 whether from {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, or one of his scouts. In any of the aforementioned events, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} immediately drives his gang towards the storm in an attempt to reach the Treasury. See the {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm} section for a comprehensive breakdown of their numbers and statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "The party must now locate the missing half of the Scarab Key, unite the pieces, and use it to find the Roaming Treasury within the Never-Ending Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Near Each Other", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key come within two miles of each other, their heads glow and swivel in the direction of its counterpart, like a compass that leads to the missing half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Combining the Two Pieces", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key touch, they fuse together into a single artifact, forming the completed key. Light then floods onto the trinket as it stirs to life, resembling a living scarab. The construct then takes flight in the direction of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm, leaving a shimmering trail in its wake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The scarab is a Tiny Construct and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all damage. It has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 20, {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, a Strength of 4 (-3), and a Dexterity of 20 (+5).", + "The Scarab Key {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|flies} at a {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} of 60 feet per turn, avoiding obstacles while staying within 10 feet of the ground. However, it halts and hovers in place if no creatures are within 60 feet of it. For these purposes, the creature must be at least Small-sized and cannot be a Beast, Undead, Ooze, or Construct. As long as at least one such creature remains within range, the scarab will continue its course." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Catching the Animated Scarab", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need to make a detour without wanting to leave the Scarab Key behind, they will have to catch it.", + "To do so, a character must be able to move at least 65 feet in a turn to outpace it, followed by a successful {@dc 20} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check to catch it. Once caught, the Scarab Key continues to move with enough force to reveal the direction it wants to go, but is not strong enough to actually break free from either a firm hold or any container." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sekhmet's Storm", + "entries": [ + "The Never-Ending Storm is large enough to completely cover the horizon. It covers a 2-mile radius, towers 3,000 feet into the sky, and creeps forward at a pace of 6 miles per day (equivalent to roughly 1,500 feet per hour or 5 feet per round). The storm is visible from 10 miles away, or 5 hexes on the map.", + "At the heart of the Never-Ending Storm, 2 miles deep from the outside, lies the Eye of the Storm, where both {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the Roaming Treasury await.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Features", + "entries": [ + "The following effects are active while inside of the Never-Ending Storm:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Open flames are extinguished, fog is dispersed, and tracks in the sand are erased.", + "Hearing is limited to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack Rolls are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} and flight is impossible. With the exception of the animated Scarab Key, any creature that attempt to {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Fly} will instead fall immediately {@condition Prone|XPHB}.", + "{@condition Unconscious|XPHB} creatures and objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a buried creature or object.", + "Creatures are flayed by the grit, taking {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage after {@b each minute} they remain exposed to the sandstorm. A creature with {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Total Cover} from the storm, or with {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Slashing damage, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to this effect.", + "The storm shreds through nonmagical cloth and leather. If a creature takes a total of 10 or more Slashing damage from the storm, their Clothing, Armor, and any other items they carry made of Cloth or Leather are ruined. Ruined Light Armor loses all its properties, while Medium Armor has its {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} bonus reduced by 2." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Features", + "entries": [ + "As a divine manifestation, the storm cannot be dispersed or dispelled by anything less than a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell. Divination spells cannot see into the sandstorm or guide a creature to the Eye of the Storm. The Slashing damage inflicted by the storm is considered magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breathing in the Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Storm", + "entries": [ + "As the characters catch sight of the titanic sandstorm far in the distance, you can narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Far in the distance, the desert before you falls under the shadow of an immense, churning sandstorm that looms on the horizon. A tempest so vast it seems to devour the sky itself, obscuring the sun and painting the landscape around it in dim darkness. Even from this distance, miles away from the storm, you can hear the howl of its winds." + ] + }, + "If the Black Company have yet to enter the sandstorm, they do so just as the characters arrive. In that case, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You catch the fleeting shapes of twenty riders on horseback charging towards the swirling storm, their forms quickly fade as they enter the vortex." + ] + }, + "By the time the characters spot the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} entering the sandstorm, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are about 3,000 feet away. If the characters hurry, they can reach the storm to go after them in roughly 5 minutes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Riders", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named Blackjack with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} flies thousands of feet in the air, watching as the riders vanish into the storm and the characters draw closer. She keeps her distance and stays out of reach, until the characters enter the sandstorm. Once they do, she hides and follows behind them, using the magic of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} to track them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} neither aids nor hinders the characters as they make their way to the Eye of the Storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Animated_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Animated Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing the Storm", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Never_Ending_Storm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Never-Ending Storm" + }, + "To find the Eye of the Storm, creatures must endure the flaying sandstorm and survive long enough to reach its center. The sandstorm's magical nature warps time and space, causing distances inside to either stretch or shrink in its disorienting haze. Those following an animated Scarab Key are able to travel swiftly through the storm, crossing miles in mere minutes, whereas those without such guidance may spend hours struggling to traverse even a single mile.", + "With only half of the Scarab Key in their possession, the characters must brave the Never-Ending Storm, track down the Black Company inside, and wrest the remaining piece from them. Then, once the key is made whole, it will guide them directly to the Roaming Treasury, hidden within the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Black Company", + "entries": [ + "Using the half-piece of the Scarab Key as a compass, it takes the party {@dice 2d4} minutes to track down the Black Company convoy (see {@adventure Encounter: The Black Company|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "It takes {@dice 2d4} minutes for those following a fully animated Scarab Key to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using No Guidance", + "entries": [ + "It takes 40 minutes to locate the Eye of the Storm without a Scarab Key. These creatures must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to reduce this time, reducing the duration by an amount equal to the result of the check. If the check results in a 10 or less, the characters lose their way and, after 5 minutes, emerge outside of the storm. Only one creature in the group may attempt the check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place if the Black Company entered the Never-Ending Storm shortly before the characters, and the half-piece of the Scarab Key guides the party to them.", + "The sandstorm has left the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} disoriented and wounded, their skin lashed raw by the flaying grit. Several horses have already fallen to the storm, and those that remain are nearly blind from it. Moving as a large convoy, they follow {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} at the front as he struggles to guide them toward the Eye of the Storm. Determined to reach the Treasury before the party and unwilling to risk a confrontation against them in these conditions, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} deliberately ignores the pull of his half of the Scarab Key.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Convoys", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are organized into six convoys, each spaced 20 feet apart from one another in a line. On average, each convoy consists of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, {@dice 1d4 + 1} {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels on enough {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} such that each horse bears two riders. Luckily, the party won't have to battle the entire company (see 'Land Shark Cometh' further ahead).", + "The howling winds and the swirling grit makes communication between the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} difficult. As a result, any attack on a convoy remains largely unnoticed by the others. Further, if a convoy loses sight of the one ahead, it becomes separated from the company and is inevitably lost in the storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Land Shark Cometh", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing\u2014whether right before the characters confront the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} or after battle has already erupted\u2014a {@creature Bulette|XMM} emerges, transforming the tense situation into utter chaos. If you were tracking turn orders in initiative, it is no longer needed at this point.", + "The arrival of the {@creature Bulette|XMM} plunges the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} into a frantic and chaotic melee. Horses bolt wildly in all directions\u2014 some riders vanish into the sandstorm, others crash into one another, and a few ram straight into the party before disappearing into the swirling dust. All around, the characters can make out the cries of horses, the crack of gunfire, and the bone-jarring sounds of violent collisions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "Fighting in this chaos is not only difficult but unproductive. The characters' objective is to cut through the turmoil and track down {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who holds the other half of the Scarab Key.", + "Every minute the characters waste in the blind melee, they must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or take {@damage 2d6} Bludgeoning or Piercing damage from a random source, such as a wild horse's charge or a blindly fired crossbow bolt.", + "To locate {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, characters may attempt a {@dc 15} Skill Check of their choice. Each attempt takes 1 minute and they may repeat the check as many times as needed. On a success, they break free from the blind melee and find {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "As the characters push through the turmoil and close in on {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, he and his posse spur their mounts into a full gallop to evade them. To keep up, the party must either be mounted themselves or have at least 40 feet of movement. If needed, they can easily steal unmanned horses roaming amidst the chaos.", + "The following encounters unfold as a high-speed chase, with the characters and their foes racing side by side, clashing amidst the raging sandstorm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} directs a convoy to intercept the party. The characters must fight this force before reaching him (see 'Bandit Convoys' for statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party finally reaches {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and his posse as they race through the storm. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom}, a mighty black stallion, which uses the statistics of a {@creature Warhorse|XMM} but has 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He is accompanied by four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, with each pair sharing a {@creature Riding Horse|XMM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survive to Fight Another Day", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} realizes the fight is hopeless, he turns back and shouts, \"{@i HEY! YEAH YOU, PIECES OF SHIT! I'M TALKING TO YOU! YOU SEE THIS?}\" He then holds up the right-side half of the Scarab Key. \"{@i IF YOU WANT IT SO BAD, THEN WHY DON'T YOU GO GET IT?}\" {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} finally hurls the scarab piece in one direction before fleeing in the opposite direction.", + "If he successfully escapes, the characters will encounter him again later in this chapter. If not, he makes a last stand against any who follows him (see 'One Last Hurrah' ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Last Hurrah", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is not the type to go down quietly. If he ever finds himself trapped, deathly wounded, or with no hope of escape, he will make a final, defiant effort to bring as many of his enemies down with him.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} concealed in boxes strapped around his chest, all interconnected by a single fuse. The fuse is linked to a trigger that operates with a dead man's switch. When the trigger is pressed and then released, it ignites a flame that races along the fuse, causing the explosives to detonate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing the Explosives", + "entries": [ + "As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can discreetly press the trigger with a free hand. Only characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 15 or higher can detect him doing it. Once the trigger is released, the explosives detonate at the end of his next turn on the following round. If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} dies while holding the trigger, it is automatically released.", + "When {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} resolves to meet his end, he will try to position close to those he intends to take with him. He may do this by pretending to surrender, by feigning to offer something of value (like his half of the Scarab Key), or by simply dashing forward and grappling his victim. Regardless, with a wicked grin, he says: \"{@i See you in hell...bitch,}\" moments before the explosion engulfs him and everyone around him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Explosion", + "entries": [ + "When the satchels explode, all creatures within a 20-foot radius must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failed save, they take 105 ({@damage 30d6}) Fire damage; on a success, they take half damage. Creatures killed in the blast are almost entirely disintegrated, with bits of their bodies\u2014 legs, fingers, and other remains\u2014falling from the sky over the next 15 seconds in a gruesome rain of gore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits Developments", + "entries": [ + "What happens to the Black Company depends on two factors: whether they possessed the completed Scarab Key and when the characters arrive to confront them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "As long as the Black Company does not acquire the completed Scarab Key, most of its members die seeking the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reach the storm before or at the same time as the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} enter the Roaming Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the party does, offering several {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to the goddess as tribute. Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} (if still alive) and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive. The characters encounter them as they try to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} survives, clutching a {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom} (roll once on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom|Fabled Treasure table}) and a bag with 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of coins and gems. He has neither horse nor supplies.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} heads north, accruing a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} each day and succumbing to {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom} on the second day. By the third day, he collapses, and by the morning of the fourth, he is dead. Ironically, he dies mere hours away from the Oasis he was traveling towards, unwilling to part with even a single coin to lighten his load. In the end, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} dies as greedily as he lived and as lonely as he deserved." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "With Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "With the completed Scarab Key, the Black Company enters the Roaming Treasury ahead of the characters. Ten {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are slain by the {@creature Bulette|XMM} in the sandstorm, ten stay behind in the Eye of the Storm, and ten proceed into the Treasury (as entrance by Merit limits entry to ten). Inevitably, the thieves that enter the Treasury violate one of its rules, causing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the demiplane. From these, only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive, carrying two {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom} (roll twice on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom|Fabled Treasure table}) and 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each in assorted treasure.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the party arrives after this 24 hour window, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} have long since departed, and by now are traveling north across the Wasteland toward their ship, along with their plundered wealth. If the characters arrive more than a week late, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the Treasury will have vanished, not to return for another 100 years." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Eye of the Storm", + "entries": [ + "The eye of the storm is a pocket of air, 200 feet wide and 50 feet in height, found at the center of the sandstorm. The dome is made of high speed winds which magically keeps the sandstorm away. Grit and sand still storm about the area, but not with enough density to produce any of the detrimental effects of a sandstorm.", + "When the party arrives, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have found the heart of the storm, a pocket of safety away from the flaying grit. But at its very core, something stirs\u2014like a figure of legend come to life. A towering lioness emerges, sand forms her skin, and radiant light pours from her mouth, nostrils, and ears. Yet her form is unstable, shedding grains of sand with every movement, dissolving and reassembling in an unceasing struggle to remain whole. Only her claws and fangs appear stable and whole, gleaming like divine weapons wrought from gold.", + "The creature turns to face you, unleashing a mighty roar as she speaks. Her words resonate both in your ears and within your thoughts: \"{@i You, who dare the storm, stand before Sekhmet, guardian of the Roaming Treasury\u2014both a sanctuary of wonders and a crucible for the soul. Few reach this place, and fewer still leave unchanged. State your purpose clearly, for every word you utter carries the weight of your worth, and answer from your heart, so I may see if your truth outweighs your greed.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, known to the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful.' Wherever she moves, the sandstorm and the surrounding dome of safety follows her. In a way, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} herself is the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the Scarab Key guided the characters here, it embeds itself into {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead upon their arrival. If so, the key will be released once the characters have entered and exited the Roaming Treasury, as outlined in the {@adventure Golden Scarab|SoD|10|Leaving the Treasury} section at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats.", + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} speaks, her words emerge in two distinct voices: one from her physical mouth and another projected telepathically into the minds of all nearby creatures. While these voices typically echo the same words, they sometimes differ. Her spoken voice is primal, commanding, and menacing; whereas the telepathic voice is calm and soothing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} uses the statistics of an {@creature Empyrean|XMM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has neither a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying} nor a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB|Swimming} speed.", + "Though only her upper body manifests, she is still massive enough to qualify as a Gargatuan-sized creature.", + "The Maul attacks are replaced with Golden Claw attacks, which function the same but deal Slashing damage instead of Bludgeoning [Sacred Weapon is unchanged].", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@condition Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} embodies an ancient, almost alien perspective, shaped by millennia of solitude within the Never-Ending Storm. She regards mortal struggles with detachment, seeing them as fleeting compared to the enduring duties of the Aru. Indifferent to the plight of both the Kirati and the Anubians, she refrains from interfering in their war, believing the age of the Aru in this world has passed.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} values actions over words and disdains idle conversation, speaking only to enforce her sacred duty or to pass judgement. Mortals who waste her time with flattery or deception risk incurring her wrath. However, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} honors respect and humility in kind, showing mercy to those who approach her with earnestness and reverence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Roaming Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} functions as a gateway to the wondrous demiplane containing the Roaming Treasury. This portal is perpetually open and requires no effort from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to maintain it. While she cannot close or dispel the portal, she can shut her mouth to block access to it. As such, a bold creature\u2014that may have otherwise not been granted passage\u2014could attempt to sneak in or force their way through {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s jaws to reach the portal.", + "When granting a creature or group access to the treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} lowers her face to the ground and opens her jaws wide, providing a clear path to the portal in her throat.", + "For details on convincing the goddess to allow entry to the Roaming Treasury, see {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} further ahead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, divine energy bursts from within her in a blinding flash of light, which calcifies her body into stone. The Never-Ending Storm then transforms into a nonmagical sandstorm that disperses within {@dice 1d4} hours. In this case, creatures have only 1 hour to enter the Treasury, collect their bounty, and leave before both the demiplane and the portal leading to it are destroyed for the next 100 years (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immortal Divinity", + "entries": [ + "Ordinary means cannot permanently destroy {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. Her {@condition Petrified|XPHB} form will slowly regenerate over the course of 100 years, reviving both herself and the Never-Ending Storm, and restoring this world's version of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing an Aru", + "entries": [ + "To truly end her existence, one would have to wield a legendary artifact capable of doing the deed\u2014such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} carries.", + "When the avatar of an Aru like {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is slain beyond return, the earth convulses for a thousand miles in every direction. A heavy, primal dread then grips the land, lingering like a breath held too long for a few hours before it inevitably fades. Then for three days, black clouds smother the sky, casting thunder and rain across the region in divine mourning. And across that same storm-touched expanse, also within a thousand miles from the site of her death, every creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instinctively feels the Aru's death and knows the exact location where it occurred.", + "Within {@dice 1d4} days of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s demise, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at the site, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers, to mourn the fallen goddess." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} continues to lurk in the shadows, biding her time until the characters enter the Roaming Treasury. Once they do, she approaches the goddess. Without the Scarab Key, she cannot enter through Merit, and with nothing to offer equal in value to the {@item Magical Lamp|SandsOfDoom} she desires, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} decides to surrender the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} in exchange. She gains entry to the Treasury roughly one hour after the characters do." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bartering with Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can allow creatures to enter the Roaming Treasury for one of three reasons: if they prove themselves worthy (Merit), if they negotiate for a way in (Bargain), or if they are personally invited to enter by the goddess (Purity).", + "Each of the three methods of entry is detailed below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Merit", + "entries": [ + "Creatures may earn the right to access the Roaming Treasury through skill or might. Commonly, this involves completing the challenge assigned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, which includes locating her after uniting both halves of the Scarab Key. Other ways could include undertaking a quest on her behalf or impressing the goddess through remarkable feats of strength. Even unconventional methods, such as sneaking unnoticed into the portal in her throat or defeating her in combat, are considered legitimate paths to earning entry.", + "Uniting the Scarab Key to find the goddess automatically grants characters the right to enter the Roaming Treasury. This right extends to all creatures who contributed to the effort, up to a maximum of 10.", + "To those entering through Merit, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} asks:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i You have earned the right to step into my heart. But the treasures within are vast, and I will not allow greed to take root. Speak now: what is it you seek? Name your desire, and I shall judge if it is worthy of being claimed.}\"" + ] + }, + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} allows them to enter regardless of their response, even if she finds the answers abhorrent or antagonistic.", + "If a character does not wish to respond or is uncertain about their desires, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} tells them the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i If you do not know what you seek, then you shall find only what is meant for you. Enter, and let fate decide your prize.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Each character that enters the Treasury by merit may take any treasure from the vault, but only if it fulfills the specific need they declared to the goddess upon entry. They must take {@b precisely} what they require\u2014nothing more, nothing less. If even just one character takes anything beyond their stated need, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will collapse the Treasury (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter).", + "Characters who were uncertain about what they sought, or refused to state their desire, are limited to taking only the Fabled Treasure assigned to them (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} further ahead). {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} considers these treasures to have found the characters, which satisfies her conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules are designed to penalize greed and reward honesty. Characters seeking treasures that are too grand, specific, or rare risk not finding them at all; while those greedy who take more than what they sought will earn her anger. However, characters who truthfully and reasonably articulate their desires will often meet success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sekhmet.webp" + }, + "title": "Sekhmet guards the Roaming Treasury" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is divinely obligated to accept tributes presented to the Roaming Treasury and to honor equitable trades of treasures. Entrance may be granted to those who offer treasures that are unique, rare, or exceptionally valuable, whether as a gift or in exchange for other items within the treasury. However, a single treasure\u2014no matter its worth\u2014 can only grant access to one creature. To enter through Bargain, each creature must present their own offering.", + "If the value of the item is determined by its monetary worth, the offering must be worth no less than 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to gain the goddess's approval.", + "If the value of an offering lies in its rarity or uniqueness, the character must present a compelling case for its worth. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} prizes rare and unusual offerings but enforces strict standards for what constitutes an acceptable tribute. She can detect lies by sensing the rhythmic beating of a creature's heart, making deceiving her nearly impossible without succeeding on a {@dc 25} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. Conversely, those who sincerely believe in the value of their offering, from the very depths of their heart, will automatically win her approval\u2014regardless of the truth.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} takes a broad view of what qualifies as 'treasure,' accepting items ranging from books, medicine, or art; to rare and unusual objects, such as a plant with a unique mutation, a bottled memory to an important historical moment, or even a Construct creature that willingly offers itself.", + "To those entering through Bargain, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} says the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Your tribute is accepted. Enter and place your wondrous objects in the Roaming Treasury, with honor and care. As you have gifted me with wonder, so shall I grant you splendor. Take anything precious you gaze upon my bowels, as much as your heart desires. But beware: only painful agony awaits those who make poorer those they tribute.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "For an exchange of treasure to be recognized as valid, it must be placed within any chamber of the Treasury and left there. Characters who gain entry through Bargain are permitted to take treasures freely, provided the total value does not meet or surpass the worth of the tribute given.", + "When assigning value to objects without a defined worth, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} evaluates a Rare item at a minimum of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a Very Rare item at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a one-of-a-kind, exceptionally significant item at 20,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Most tributes presented by the characters are expected to fall between the Rare and Very Rare categories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} possesses a flawless memory of the value of every treasure within the Roaming Treasury, including the prices attributed to rare and artistic objects offered to her across the eons. Because she never willingly shares this knowledge, characters have no practical way to gauge an item's true value while within the Treasury. This is by design, as it compels treasure seekers to underestimate the value of what they take when compared to what they give, allowing the treasury's wealth to grow steadily over time.", + "You may allow a character to make a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to gain a rough estimate of an item's worth." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} administers the Test of Purity (see below) only to those who explicitly state they seek either the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} or a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from the Treasury.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has long been the devoted steward of a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. But since the Cataclysm, her form has begun to deteriorate. Realizing her time is limited, the goddess is preparing to pass on the relic to a worthy successor before her existence fades entirely. However, to inherit the relic, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} requires someone she deems 'pure of heart.'", + "Her criteria are defined by the following tenets:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Truth", + "entries": [ + "An honest and authentic person. One who stays true to themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Justice", + "entries": [ + "One who is fair and impartial towards others." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Propriety", + "entries": [ + "A respectful person. One who follows appropriate conduct and behavior in social norms and customs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reciprocity", + "entries": [ + "One who treats others as they wish themselves to be treated." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Qualifying for this entry does not require strict adherence to every tenet, but the creature must have consistently strived to embody these values. Lawful characters are the most likely to reflect these ideals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} evaluates a creature's alignment with her ideals by listening to the sound of their heart, which she interprets as an imprecise measure of its weight\u2014a lighter heart signifies greater purity.", + "As part of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s judgment, candidates must perform a Negative Confession, a ritual in which they recount not their wrongdoings, but moments of restraint\u2014where they avoided sin when temptation arose. Participants must present four true accounts from their time in {@i Sands of Doom} where they aligned with her principles of truth, justice, propriety, and reciprocity. Afterward, they must succeed on a {@dc 25} Charisma check, gaining a +5 bonus for each principle they correctly exemplified. On a success, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} declares them pure of heart and grants them the right to claim the relic.", + "At your discretion, a creature may automatically succeed on the test if their heart is unquestionably pure. Creatures without a heart automatically fail her test, while a creature whose heart was stolen by a {@creature Peryton|XMM} and replaced with that of a peaceful villager from Zarai automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + "To one who enters through Purity, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i For eons, I have stood as the guardian of a relic of immeasurable power, its magic hidden from the world. But as my body falters and my strength diminishes, with the plague devouring this realm and threatening even me, the time to pass on this burden is long overdue. Walk through my sacred vault and gaze upon the wonders I have guarded, but take none, and allow your heart to guide your steps. Deep within my final chamber lies my most cherished relic. The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}. Take it. Command it. Protect it. The responsibility now falls, to you.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Those who gain access to the treasury through Purity are allowed to claim only the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Failing Forward", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed so that the characters can access the Roaming Treasury even if they fail to claim even one of the fragments of the Scarab Key. Reaching the Eye of the Storm without guidance is difficult but achievable, provided the characters use plentiful healing, protective spells, and utilize strategies that allow them to reduce the damage dealt by the sandstorm. Additionally, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can allow the characters to enter the Treasury via Bargain or Purity if they cannot gain access through Merit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The treasury resides within a special demiplane that links to thousands of worlds scattered throughout the multiverse. Each world has its own Sekhmet as its gatekeeper, each who offers trials unique to the world it inhabits. Designed to serve countless realms, the Roaming Treasury extends far beyond the setting where {@i Sands of Doom} is set and can seamlessly link to any other setting of your choosing. Its limitless vaults house millions of treasures, collected from the farthest reaches of the universe and an infinite array of worlds.", + "When a creature enters the Roaming Treasury, they are placed in a version of the demiplane crafted specifically for them, isolated in time and space. This means they cannot interact with creatures from other worlds. Visitors from other worlds appear as faint, ghostly figures, their faces and features too blurred to recognize. Actions the characters take within the treasury have no impact on its existence across the multiverse\u2014unless a treasure is taken out of the Treasury, which permanently erases it from all other versions of the demiplane. Likewise, depleting a magical effect from a magical item applies across all instances of the demiplane.", + "For a visual reference of the Treasury's interior, refer to the artwork showcased at the start of this {@adventure chapter|SoD|10}. You may show this illustration to your players at this time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury is bound by a set of immutable rules, enforced by the collective will of all the avatars of Sekhmet found throughout the multiverse. While the Sekhmet of this world likely aligns with these laws, she has no power to alter or defy them, even if she desired to.", + "Breaking even one rule of the Treasury triggers {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the version of the demiplane linked to their world, removing all unclaimed treasures within and killing those unable to escape. This consequence extends to all creatures from the violator's world, even if they played no part in the transgression. This destruction does not alter the state of the treasury in other versions across the multiverse. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} then reconstructs the demiplane for the world in question, using the collective state of the treasury as it exists in all other worlds. For more information on what happens then, see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter.", + "The rules of the Roaming Treasury are described below. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} makes certain the characters are aware of them:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures are permitted to remain in the Treasury for no longer than 24 hours.", + "A creature is allowed to access the Roaming Treasury only once in its entire lifetime.", + "No creature may remove a treasure from the chamber where it is found, unless it is their intention to claim it, which requires prior permission by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to do so.", + "When a creature leaves the Treasury with a treasure, it becomes their rightful possession, beyond the reach of any Aru. The treasure is subsequently removed from every other version of the Treasury in all other worlds.", + "Once inside, no Aru is permitted to hinder a creature from exploring, exploiting, or claiming treasures within the Treasury, unless the creature violates one of the aforementioned rules." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Claiming Treasures", + "entries": [ + "The treasures the characters are given permission to claim are dictated by the terms of their entry, as explained in the {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creatures as Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Sentient creatures are exempt from being classified as 'treasure' under the Treasury's rules. This means that Constructs, sentient swords, animals, or even magical carpets could be persuaded to leave their chambers and even accompany the party outside of the Treasury, without invoking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s wrath. However, such a creature can only do so of its own free will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The demiplane resembles a sprawling limestone cave with its ceilings and walls bristling with stalactites. Among these formations are helicites, semi-transparent crystals that jut out from the stone like jagged shards of glass. The glow of the treasures reflects across these crystals, casting dazzling patterns of light that make the cave walls shimmer as if infused with gold. A soft layer of sand, only a few inches thick, carpets the cavern floor of the whole Treasury.", + "The demiplane is a sprawling repository of treasures, stacked into towering pillars and heaps across the cavern floor. Treasures placed by travelers are arranged with practical logic\u2014large statues rest firmly on the ground, objects are left upright, gems of similar colors are grouped together, and items are kept within easy reach of the pathways cutting through the Treasury. Conversely, treasures deposited by the Aru are placed at random, sometimes forming immense mounds towering up to 100 feet and other times as items placed in awkward or inaccessible locations. In some instances, the Aru have deemed immense structures, such as temples or aqueducts, worthy additions to the treasury, and these can also be found placed inside.", + "The cavern extends for miles, segmented into a near infinite number of chambers, ranging from small recesses to vast open spaces. These chambers appear naturally formed from the rock rather than intentionally carved from it. In larger chambers, towering piles of treasure act as natural walls, with hoards of coins shaping narrow trails that funnel travelers along specific routes. Though the cavern's overall layout is stable, the ever-shifting placement of treasures ensures the Treasury can never be truly mapped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass through the portal in the goddess' throat, they find themselves on a spiral stone staircase. The staircase winds down 30 feet, ending at a cavernous base with a large opening in the wall that leads to the Treasury. As the characters step into the Treasury for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You descend into a realm of unparalleled splendor. Piles of gold and gemstones tower like mountains and cascade in streams across the floor. Treasures and relics sprawl as far as the eye can see, each step revealing more\u2014gleaming suits of armor, ancient scrolls sealed with sigils, and an uncountable sea of riches stretching beyond the cavernous horizon, which appears to expand endlessly in all directions." + ] + }, + "Shortly after the characters enter and begin exploring, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will give them some basic rules for them to follow. At a moment of your choice, you can have her voice echo from the cavernous expanse, as she says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Explore the Roaming Treasury, pilgrims, to your hearts' content. Touch what beckons, read what fascinates, and experiment what demands. But be warned: no treasure may leave the chamber in which you find it, unless it is your intent and will to claim it. Take only what you came here to claim\u2014 nothing more, nothing less. You have 24 hours to find your worth and leave this sacred place. Ignore my warnings, and you shall never again see the light of day.}\"" + ] + }, + "The characters have a strict 24-hour window to explore the Roaming Treasury, and must return here to the entrance and exit through the glowing portal atop the stone stairs before their time runs out. Any violation of the rules will result in {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} collapsing the demiplane. For further details, consult {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If there is no one in the party who the goddess would be willing to bequeath the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} to, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will also say the following: \"{@i Stay away from the chamber without treasure. Nothing that glitters in that room is gold for you to take.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "entries": [ + "Within the Treasury, the characters have no reliable means to measure the passage of time. If a player inquires how much time they have left, roll a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check for their character in secret. A successful check allows the character to accurately know how many hours they have left. On a failure, the character misjudges how many hours they have left and believes they have one additional hour for every point by which the roll falls short of the DC." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploring the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "There is no map for the Roaming Treasury. Beyond the treasures and events detailed in the {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section further ahead, the journey through this place is meant to be a collaborative experience between the GM and the players. What ancient artifact might a character stumble upon? Is that a dwarvish rendition of the Mona Lisa? What strange magic might awaken from sitting on a mysterious throne? The treasury is designed to be a place of limitless potential in {@i Sands of Doom}, where anything can happen. It offers a perfect opportunity for characters to roleplay, uncover mystical secrets, reflect on their desires, and dream of the possibilities their newfound fortune could unlock.", + "The GM has full discretion over how long it takes the characters to locate what they're searching for and what they experience during their exploration of the Treasury.", + "The {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section ahead offers a selection of legendary objects crafted to spark wonder and inspire roleplay. When you feel like your players are itching for something interesting to happen, you can introduce a Fabled Treasure to give them something fun to investigate.", + "It is recommended that the party take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Roaming Treasury. Encounters resulting from breaking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules, as well as certain events within the Treasury, are designed for a party who holds most of their resources intact.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury offers characters access to limitless coinage in any denomination, precious stones of all shapes, sizes, and values, and an endless assortment of art, sculptures, and jewelry. Almost any treasure the mind can conceive exists within the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character seeks a particular mundane treasure, the player can specify their desire and find the item after {@dice 1d4} hours of searching." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury holds countless historic artifacts, unique trinkets, and magical items; but finding a specific, one-of-a-kind object is virtually impossible\u2014like searching for a needle in a haystack. Such an endeavor would take months or even years, and attempts to locate them almost always fail. That said, the GM is free to add any unique or special objects they choose for the characters to discover.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "As long as the desired item is not excessively specific or uniquely rare, characters can attempt to locate it. Rare items take {@dice 3d6} hours to uncover, Very Rare items require {@dice 4d12} hours, and truly unique, one-of-a-kind treasures take {@dice 20d20} hours (one week on average).", + "The time needed to locate a specific treasure can be divided by the number of creatures assisting for the entire duration of the effort. Keep in mind characters have only 24 hours to find what they need, before the Treasury collapses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sekhmet Knows Their Desire", + "entries": [ + "If a creature explicitly told {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} what they desired when asked prior to entering the Treasury, and the desire in question is a singular object, fate ensures the item they seek reveals itself to them.", + "In this case, whether they search for the treasure or stumble upon it by chance, the character will find their desired item before leaving, no matter the circumstances." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fabled Treasures", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While exploring the Roaming Treasury, the characters have a chance to discover legendary items that have, through various means, found their way into its halls. At a time of your choosing, select a player character and roll a {@dice d10}, then consult the Fabled Treasures table to reveal what treasure of myth and legend that character encounters. Repeat this process throughout the party's stay in the Treasury until each character has had a chance to encounter a Fabled Treasure.", + "Many of these Fabled Treasures are special in that they can be claimed or used without violating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules. For instance, living beings like {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} can freely choose to leave the Treasury with the party.", + "There's no hard limit on how many Fabled Treasures the party should encounter. If the players are enjoying their exploration of the Treasury and are actively engaging with the Fabled Treasures presented, you can continue to reveal them more. Generally, one Fabled Treasure per character is enough, but you can reward them with more treasures for excellent roleplay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Arbitrating Loot Goblins", + "entries": [ + "Don't hesitate to let your characters amass as much treasure as they desire\u2014this chapter is meant to encourage exactly that! Allow your players to explore the Roaming Treasury and take what they wish, so long as they abide by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is equipped to handle characters leaving the Roaming Treasury with up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, or twice that value if their treasure is in the form of magical items, provided those items can only be sold at half value in Al'Kirat. You can use the magic item prices in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} to estimate the value of magical items the party gathers." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fabled Treasures Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "10", + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|XPHB}, the second is a vest of {@item Scale Mail|XPHB} that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|XPHB} that requires {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects of {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom} out of the Treasury without drawing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Babr_E_Bayan.webp" + }, + "title": "Babr-e Bayan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, a young boy wished upon a genie to eliminate all evil from the world. Unable to grant such a powerful wish, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} was created in its place. Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, Diabolical Contract, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil.", + "Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom} can be used without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from the Treasury without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ire." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG} (refer to the Dungeon Master's Guide for their description), lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the Throne, Skull, Knight, and Flames cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throne", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skull", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|XDMG} presents itself as a ebonyskinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knight", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|XMM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked shield as its buckle, and a rusted {@item Greatsword|XPHB} which he wields with pride. Sir Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flames", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. This large, rainbow-colored feather weighs 20 pounds.", + "A creature holding the {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}.", + "The {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Feather_of_Simurgh.webp" + }, + "title": "Feather of the Simurgh" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of {@creature Night Hag|XMM|Hags}. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah}. When {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is a sentient Chaotic Good {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying} with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Gomorrah_The_Magic_Carpet.webp" + }, + "title": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "entries": [ + "This treasure is a small red flower, plucked from a beautiful planar heaven. Symbolizing new beginnings, the flower blooms only once every 1,000 years. When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a brass lamp with an elongated spout at the front and a large stopper at the top. This seemingly ordinary object is actually a powerful magical prison capable of capturing genies. An {@creature Efreeti|XMM} named {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}) is currently imprisoned inside of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} made to resist the effects of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever immune to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, three additional genies can be captured with the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a {@adventure terrifying monster|SoD|6|Northspire Mountains}, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}. For more details on each of the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they find it before {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the chance to claim it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} spies on them from afar, and decides to position herself near the exit of the Treasury, lying in wait to ambush the characters and seize the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} before they can leave (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they discover the location of the lamp moments after {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already claimed it. From afar, they can see her remove the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} from her eye socket, a brilliant flash of light illuminating the chamber as she does so. She places her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} atop a pile of coins and then picks up the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, as if trading one for the other. Having paid a comparable price, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is allowed to take the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The moment {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} places her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} onto the pile of treasure, it becomes the property of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and is subjected to the same rules that apply to all other treasures in the Treasury.", + "If threatened, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is prepared to release {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} and even use a wish, if it means she is able to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is released while inside of the Roaming Treasury, she can leave without angering Sekhtmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Scholars in Al'Kirat assert that the Aru derived much of their power from the enslavement of genies\u2014elemental beings whose sovereigns are said to be capable of granting any wish they desire. This lamp is eerily similar to those depicted in Anubian hieroglyphics, a tool believed to have once bound genies in servitude to the Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Magic_Lamp.webp" + }, + "title": "Magic Lamp" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a chalice made of indestructible bronze, formed into the shape of a heptagon. Each side is intricately carved with decorative flairs, depicting abstract triangular shapes and seven-leafed flowers.", + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a rolled scroll made of simple white parchment, sealed with red wax. The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Enchanted Horse", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a flying mare that outwardly resembles an ordinary steed but is part mechanical on the inside. Her bones, heart, lungs, stomach, and several other organs have been replaced with sophisticated mechanical components that require no maintenance. However, her flesh, muscles, nerves, and her brain remain completely natural. To the touch and in behavior, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} is indistinguishable from a normal horse, save for the fact she does not age nor requires sustenance to survive.", + "The character who rolls The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|XMM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to its rider rather than Fire {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB}. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 16, and its hoove attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom} has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic: Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury houses the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Given enough time exploring the Treasury, the characters are certain to encounter it. After the untimely demise of its original bearer, the ring was entrusted to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, who accepted the eternal duty of safeguarding the precious relic.", + "Divine law forbids a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from 'leaving' the material plane\u2014a rule that the treasury's magic bends but does not break. While the rest of the demiplane and its treasures are shared among many worlds, the chamber containing the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is crafted exclusively for the world where {@i Sands of Doom} unfolds. However, the magic that creates this restriction also guarantees that the relic's location cannot be hidden by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, nor can she directly smite a creature that tries to access it. Simply put, whether {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} desires it or not, the characters are able to find the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and try to claim it.", + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} resides in a vast, cavernous chamber, conspicuously barren of any other treasures, as though designed exclusively to hold the relic. A 60-foot-wide pool of lava splits the chamber from the center, dividing the entrance from the far side where the ring awaits. Beyond the lava, a landing leads to a stairway that ascends to an elevated stone pillar. Atop the pillar, a rectangular pedestal supports the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, which hovers 3 feet above its surface. Arcs of lightning crackle from the ring.", + "A creature judged pure of heart by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, or one otherwise granted permission by the goddess to claim the relic, is shielded from the dangers of the chamber. Stone steps materialize for them above the lava and the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ceases to emmit arcs of lightning when they approach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "Touching the lava causes a creature to take 22 ({@damage 4d10}) Fire damage. Falling into the lava inflicts 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately and another 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage at the end of each subsequent turn the creature remains within the molten pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lightning", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that comes within 10 feet of the ring suffers 5 ({@damage 1d10}) Lightning damage and takes the same amount of damage at the end of its turn while remaining in that range. The closer the creature is to the ring, the greater the damage they take as they approach and remain near it, increasing to {@damage 2d10} while the creature comes within 5 feet of the ring and to {@damage 3d10} if the creature makes and continues to make physical contact with it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wearing the Ring", + "entries": [ + "When a creature places the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} on their finger, provided they are not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, they become immediately attuned to the ring. Once attuned, the ring ceases to emit arcs of damaging lightning." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Not Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If a creature unauthorized by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} touches the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, the goddess will collapse the demiplane housing the Roaming Treasury. Refer to {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of Benevolence", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], they are destined to find the Rite of the Solar Throne. Otherwise, they only find it if they informed {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} of their quest for the scroll. The scroll holding the rite is found resting upon a throne, which is itself found atop a large, golden platform.", + "Twelve golden steps leads to the throne, each flanked by majestic lions sculpted with emerald eyes. The seat's cushions are a deep, regal purple, the velvet embroidered with stars and constellations. The parchment is placed on the cushion and is made of paper gold and carefully bound in black silk. The hieroglyphics within are written in divine blood.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rites of the Solar Throne", + "entries": [ + "The scroll details the rituals necessary to enact the rites of succession for the Anubian Empire, designed to transfer the rulership from the currently ruling Pharaoh to their firstborn. The text specifies precise conditions that must be met for the ritual, as well as the required presence of particular individuals to enact it. A large portion of the scroll is devoted to a lengthy recital, which must be read in order to bring about the powerful magic that the ritual requires.", + "The primary purpose of the ritual is to sever the Pharaoh's attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, so that it can be passed on to the new heir. Once attuned, the heir gains control of the Ankh and assumes the divine authority to rule the Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Requirements", + "entries": [ + "The ritual has the following requirements:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An Aru must be present to read the words of power inscribed on the scroll. The recitation takes roughly one minute to complete and the ritual concludes the moment the final words are spoken.", + "The Pharaoh must be within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The Divine Child, the Pharaoh's firstborn, must be present (and alive). They must also remain within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The {@adventure Rites of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of [Benevolence]} state that five High Priests are to act as witnesses and judges, but provides no definition for what qualifies as a High Priest nor specifies that they must be of a particular species. Its only strict requirement is the presence of five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, whose Heka channels power to the rite, each of which must be wielded by a creature who willingly consents to the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "After the Aru finishes reciting the words of power, the wielders of the five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are given the opportunity to object. Provided they unanimously approve of the succession, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is forcibly unattuned from the Pharaoh, rising into the air before soaring towards the Divine Child, who instantly attunes to its power. At that moment, the Divine Child ascends as the new Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Die, Heretics!", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs if any of the characters, or any creature that entered the Treasury from their world, violates one of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules. This event also triggers one hour after {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "With a booming roar, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} condemns the rule-breaker while a violent earthquake rumbles through the Treasury.", + "When ready to start this event, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A deafening roar erupts, echoing through the cavern with such power that the ground shudders violently beneath your feet. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s voice thunders, filled with her wrath: \"{@i Thieves! You have taken beyond your worth. Now you will never again see the light of day!}\" You then see as the mountains of treasure around you liquify into yellow sludge, and fissures crack open on the floor from which spouts of lava spew out. The quakes continue to swell in force and more fissures open with each passing moment." + ] + }, + "The demiplane containing the characters' version of the Treasury begins to collapse. Any treasure already in the characters' possession when the event starts is safe, but all other objects in the Treasury\u2014coins, furniture, statues, magic items, and the rest\u2014will soon dissolve into a golden, liquid paste provided they are touching the ground. This paste is worthless and dissolves if taken out of the Treasury.", + "Once the demiplane starts collapsing, the characters have {@b one minute} to collect any remaining treasures they may want before they are lost forever. Any treasure left behind, or any that is later dropped onto the floor after this minute ends, will melt and be absorbed into the demiplane. Living treasures, such as {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}, are only absorbed into the demiplane if they are destroyed, meaning they can attempt to escape with the characters.", + "After this minute, fissures will quickly begin to erupt across the ground, from which bursts of lava spew forth.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Full Collapse", + "entries": [ + "In roughly thirty minutes, the floor of the Treasury will collapse almost entirely, leaving only towering rock pillars rising 70 feet above a vast sea of molten lava far below. Then, each individual pillar will begin to crumble, one by one, until none are left\u2014dooming any creatures still within the Treasury into the lava below.", + "No matter how much of the Treasury collapses, the stairs and portal leading out of the demiplane remain intact." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reset of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "Creatures that manage to survive for 45 minutes since the start of the collapse are magically expelled from the Roaming Treasury, appearing safely outside.", + "Once all creatures escape, are killed, or are expelled, the Roaming Treasury then reforms in 100 years with its treasures intact, allowing other creatures to enter once again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape to be Deemed Worthy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s ultimate duty as steward of the Roaming Treasury is to ensure that the wealth and power of the Aru pass to those deemed worthy to possess it. Any creature that successfully escapes the Treasury, regardless of how many of its laws they broke, is judged worthy of the treasures they were able to escape with." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "To escape once the collapse of the Treasury has begun, the characters must make their way back to the entrance and pass through the portal at the top of the spiral staircase. As the collapse reshapes the terrain, sealing old passages and revealing new ones, the route back to the entrance is different from the way they used to arrive at their current location. As a result, no matter where they are, fate assures it always takes thirty minutes for them to reach the exit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape!", + "entries": [ + "As the characters flee, they must navigate collapsing terrain and eruptions of molten lava. Each character must make a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). On a failure, they take {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage and must repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. They continue making the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} until they succeed, suffering the damage again for each failed attempt.", + "Characters that might be hindered during their escape as determined by the GM (such as by carrying too much treasure), suffer a -5 penalty to their {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: One Last Trial", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters reach the exit, the floors have nearly completely collapsed. Refer to the 'One Last Trial' battlemap below, which depicts the final chambers the characters must navigate before reaching the exit. Place the characters on 'Entrance A' and roll for initiative.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rock Pillars", + "entries": [ + "By now, much of the ground has collapsed, leaving only small rocky platforms that creatures must jump across in order to reach the exit. Much like the rest of the floor, these platforms will also inevitably collapse.", + "Track the number of rounds that pass during this encounter. Then, at the start of each round, consult the battlemap for the number associated with each platform. If the current round number matches a platform's number, it means that the platform begins to crumble. Any creature within line of sight can see that it will soon collapse. Then, at the end of the round, the platform fully collapses onto the lava below, alongside any creature still standing on it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "A sea of lava churns 70 feet below the platforms. Any creature that falls into the lava takes 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately, and once more at the end of each of their turns so long as they remain in the lava." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure Chest", + "entries": [ + "There is a treasure chest wedged between one of the platforms and a pillar of stone (marked 'T' on the map). Since it has not fully landed on the ground, it has not yet dissolved into liquid and can still be looted.", + "The chest holds 700 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, twenty chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Fly|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Speed|XDMG}, and a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. In total, the chest and its contents weigh 70 pounds.", + "If a player character did not get a chance to roll on the Fabled Treasures table, you may choose to roll now and place the resulting treasure either inside or near the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom}", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem}\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit ('E' on the map). Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem} uses the statistics of a {@creature Clay Golem|XMM}, has a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 20 feet, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Treasure_Golem.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasure Golem" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, and the choices they have made throughout the chapter, the party may have to deal with additional enemies (or allies) in this encounter. The options are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia with Magic Lamp [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to locate the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in the Treasury, they find {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) having already seized it. She is now attempting to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia without Magic Lamp [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is alive, they will face her here. The dragon, unwilling to let the lamp slip from her grasp, unleashes her final effort to wrest it from the characters. She fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Black Company", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the party finds him here alongside three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, each hauling a large cloth bag filled with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} looks out only for themselves, causing them to fight in a disorganized fashion. One gunslinger darts straight into a random character and attempts to rob them of their loot, another abandons his allies and bolts for the exit, and the last wastes no time betraying {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret}\u2014surrendering the moment the party surrounds him. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} himself stays calm and far from the melee, awaiting for someone else to engage the golem before making his move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Returns [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Several members of the Black Company have fallen under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s sway, having secretly swore allegiance to the sphinx. Their sole mission is to kill {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and escape. Until they see the dragon, they behave as typical Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}. Once they witness their target, they reveal themselves for the cultists they are and attack her. The cultists, all human, consist of two {@creature Assassin|XMM|Assassins} and two {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM|Cult Fanatics} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]. One fanatic carries a {@item Wand of Binding|XDMG}, the other a {@item Staff of Fire|XDMG}, and both have 65 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Place each group of enemies on a different entrance on the first round of combat, chosen between 'B,' 'C,' or 'D.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "More Enemies?", + "entries": [ + "This map offers more entrances than you'll likely need, to give you the freedom to adjust the encounter on the fly. For instance, if a roll on the Fabled Treasures table resulted in '{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah, the Magic Carpet},' you could have the flying carpet arrive as an unexpected ally mid-encounter. Or perhaps, if the party was split up in the Treasury, you could position them at different entrances at the start of this encounter to heighten the tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c104" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c104" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "As the characters pass through the golden portal atop the stone staircase, they are transported back to the throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The colossal lioness lowers herself to the ground, parts her jaws wide, and provides them a way out.", + "No matter what unfolded within the Treasury\u2014what treasures the characters seized or what rules they violated\u2014 everything is forgiven once and if they escape. By the virtue of Merit, they have conquered every challenge and proven themselves worthy, the treasures are now their own. In recognition of their achievement, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} grants them safe passage to leave in peace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Provided the Scarab Key was completed and brought to the Eye of the Storm, the last group to leave the Roaming Treasury is rewarded with a gift. The Scarab Key comes to life, detaches from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead, and flies gracefully towards the group. It then bursts into a radiant golden light before gently landing in the hands of one of the creatures present. The key transforms into a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} and serves as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s final gift, for the group to take." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast Away", + "entries": [ + "After the last group departs the Roaming Treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} summons a sandstorm to engulf the Eye of the Storm. Within a minute, the sandstorm fades, leaving the characters in a random location {@dice 2d4} miles away from where they started." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter concludes when the characters depart from the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. In this section, you'll find details on what happens to the Black Company, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, and the NPCs aligned with the characters' Path of Fate after the events of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company", + "entries": [ + "Provided that {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and most of his inner circle are killed, a reformed {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} can easily rally the remaining members of the Black Company\u2014particularly those less murderous still at the hideout\u2014under his leadership.", + "With no treasure to their name and nothing awaiting them back home, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} can be persuaded to stay in Kirat. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} will ask the characters to advocate on their behalf, seeking amnesty or a pardon from Al'Kirat in exchange for their support in the war. If the characters intercede on their behalf, the Sultana grants them permission to camp southwest of the city and, should they prove helpful during the siege, grants them citizenship.", + "During the war, the humans use their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to defend the city. Then, after the war, they quickly abandon both banditry and the Black Company name, choosing to live as hunters to the end of their days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} convinces the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to ally with Al'Kirat in exchange for amnesty, the characters will gain the Black Company's support during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} for details on how their involvement influences the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Enemy for Life", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} survive the events of this chapter, he forsakes the Black Company, consumed by a burning desire for revenge against the characters. His rage drives him to Al'Kirat, where he infiltrates the city and bargains with the devils of the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star, surrendering whatever rotten thing is left of his soul in exchange for immense power.", + "Reborn as a tiefling, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, he gains {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot three times a day. Patient and calculating, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} waits until the Siege of Al'Kirat, emerging at a dramatic moment of your choice to exact his revenge and eliminate the characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "One week after the Roaming Treasury is entered and vacated, or mere hours after the Treasury is collapsed, both the goddess and the Eye of the Storm vanish, while the great Never-Ending Storm continues to rage. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is then likely forgotten, her tale fading into myth\u2014until she once more emerges from the heart of the great sandstorm 100 years later. With her return, a new Scarab Key is forged, broken into two pieces, and scattered across the lands. Only those who reunite the fragments once more are able to unlock the knowledge of the Roaming Treasury's existence and its long-lost riches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "This chapter offers the characters their best opportunity to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Success rewards them with an additional use of the Fate's Blessing feature, granted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} during their next rest (see {@adventure Sphinx's Blessing|SoD|5|Sphinx's Blessing}). If they are unable to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, they will have more opportunities to confront the dragon during the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "With the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} in their possession, the characters are one step closer from wielding the power to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. If they have not already done so, their final task now is to restore the Divine Child (see {@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}). Once this is done, they will be ready to perform the rite in the final battle against the Pharaoh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "With the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in their possession, the characters now hold the means to harness the incredible power of genies. To prepare for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and cleanse him of his corruption, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain that at least two wishes are needed. For details on all the genies of Kirat and where to find them, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone system for leveling, the characters advance in level once they exit the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Anubian magi carve glowing sigils into the earth, conscripted Orcs sharpen the tusks of fully armored triceratops, dragons and manticores circle the sky, and a metal colossus\u2014taller than the walls of the Al'Kirat\u2014rises across the horizon.", + "The death of the Divine Child has pushed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to unleash the might of the Anubian Empire upon the lands of Kirat. Now, the drums of war thunder as thousands of Orcs and gnolls gather in disciplined battle formations, ready to siege the city. The time has come to face Ammu's fury, and the characters must stand as one with the Kirati if they hope to endure the assault and rise victorious.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, the Anubian Empire begins their assault on the city of Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, gather information and resources to formulate a strategy against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and execute that plan by confronting the Pharaoh\u2014all before the city falls.", + "This chapter marks the convergence of several major plotlines and antagonists in one decisive location. To prepare for it, take time to revisit the following entries: {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the Orcs of O'grila ({@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs} and {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "The Siege of Al'Kirat unfolds throughout four arcs, as explained below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian assault begins with a fierce attack on the city walls. Amid the chaos, mysterious explosions breach the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. With the characters unable to contain the breach, they are forced to regroup and make a desperate last stand at Silk Street to protect the heart of the city until the Kirati army arrives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The siege evolves into guerrilla warfare as the Kirati successfully contain the Anubians to the breached Artisans' Quarter. As the characters rest from battle, they explore the war-ravaged city gathering intel and resources to break the stalemate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "A traitor strikes from within, unleashing chaos across Al'Kirat, crippling the Kirati army, and endangering the city's leadership. The characters must defend the Sultana and the city's council members from assassination attempts and uncover the traitor's identity before it is too late." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The characters lead a daring assault on the city's coliseum, currently serving as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s headquarters. With help from the city, the characters are given all the resources they need to enact their plan and confront the Pharaoh, with the hope of ending the siege before all is lost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Over the course of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have likely made powerful enemies, some of whom may resurface during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Certain foes, such as {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz}, are guaranteed to be present unless the characters killed them earlier in the campaign. Others, including {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, are only both present and hostile if the characters earned their enmity or took actions that drew them here.", + "Since the presence of these special enemies is determined by the players' choices, none of the encounters in this chapter require them. However, there are several encounters where you are given the option to include them.", + "The {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom} table below provides you with the list of these foes, including descriptions of the circumstances that would lead to their involvement in the siege, the units they command when they enter the field, and any unique combat traits you may need to know before you run them. Refer to this table whenever a special encounter or event during the Siege of Al'Kirat mentions the presence of a Special Enemy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh's Resurrection", + "entries": [ + "If any of these Special Enemies were previously slain, but their body could have been feasibly delivered to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014and he would have been inclined to resurrect them\u2014they are brought back to life by the Pharaoh. Likewise, if any such foe falls during the siege and their bodies are recovered by the Anubians, the Pharaoh ensures their resurrection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Viable Enemy", + "entries": [ + "If an encounter in this chapter calls for a Special Enemy but none in the list are appropriate or available, you can replace it with an Anubian battlegroup. The battlegroup is commanded by an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, and includes an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Curse-Bringers}, and two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi}. Alternatively, you can opt to replace the champion for a single {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}, which the {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priest} rides to battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you roll to determine the number of units commanded by the Special Enemy, add a +1 to the rolls for each character beyond four in the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This chapter features many Anubian enemies. The statistics for all Anubians can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Special Enemies Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} with 145 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 16 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} can cast the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|XMM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "This chapter features large-scale battles involving numerous NPCs and enemies. To streamline combat while maintaining the sense of scale, four special units are created to represent Al'Kirat's forces: {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, and {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}.", + "All Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll initiative or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} and Ability Checks, and have no proficiencies.", + "If needed, these soldiers can still take actions to interact with objects, such as manning ballistas. However, they can't use their special effect at the end of the round if they do so.", + "{@note It is recommended to divide the Kirati Soldiers into groups of the same type and assign each group to a different player, so they may control and track their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Fighter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "The {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom} statistics can serve as a versatile template you can use for any Medium-sized warrior fighting for Al'Kirat. This can include allies such as beastfolk warriors supporting the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighter}", + "entries": [ + "For a Large sized creature, like an {@creature Ogre|XMM}, or a particularly powerful Medium-sized creature, such as a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}, you upgrade the statistics of the template. These creatures have 80 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal 10 damage instead of 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Archers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} have 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 14 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom} within 80 feet with line of sight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Clerics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, each {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom} can heal an allied creature within 60 feet. The assigned player chooses which allies are healed, and the same ally can be chosen by multiple clerics. Each ally regains 5 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for every cleric that heals them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Sorcerer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 13 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "Some encounters in this chapter assume the characters will be reinforced by the powerful allies they have met throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, arriving just when they are needed most. These encounters provide the players with {@b Reinforcement Points}, which they can use to summon these allies. Each encounter specifies how these allies interact with the scenario and where they appear on the battlefield.", + "The {@table Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom} table below provides the roster of allies available, each with their associated cost. However, some allies are restricted and can only be summoned if the characters have satisfied the conditions specified in their descriptions. Unless specified otherwise, generic reinforcements based on templates\u2014such as Kirati Soldiers\u2014can be selected more than once.", + "Do not count reinforcements when determining the number of characters present for upscaling encounters.", + "{@note You can either provide your players with the list of allies and let them decide who to summon, or you can choose the allies yourself based on who best fits the narrative. You may add more allies to the list at your discretion.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Siege Reinforcements table", + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Dao|XMM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Marid|XMM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Djinni|XMM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Efreeti|XMM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. The target takes takes 5 Piercing damage and 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}. Additionally, all creatures within 5 feet of the target take 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "Minotaur or Ogre slaves x2", + "1", + "They each use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} x2", + "1", + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} x4", + "1", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 40 feet. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}, but they have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "Beasts of Ashae x2", + "0", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. The reinforcements may include any beast without a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}, such as a boar, snake, scorpion, or a rhinoceros. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. The Beasts of Ashae reinforcement does not cost Reinforcement Points but can only be selected once per encounter." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Taking Rests During the Siege", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the siege, the characters will face relentless, large-scale battles\u2014leaving them with little opportunity to rest or recover. To account for this, this chapter automatically grants the characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of each major encounter and a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at specific points during the siege. The moments these rests should take place are indicated throughout the chapter. Make sure to grant these rests, as the encounters are balanced with this in mind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The Siege of Al'Kirat begins on {@b Day 60} if you're tracking the passage of time. If not, it starts {@dice 2d4} days following the character's advancement to 9th level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} is designed for characters of 9th level, and they are expected to reach 11th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance from 9th to 10th level after defeating {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} in the {@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!} encounter.", + "The characters advance from 10th to 11th level after vanquishing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the end of the chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "This chapter provides enough experience gained in combat to progress from 9th to 11th level, without the need to award characters any additional experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Before the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The party may return to Al'Kirat to prepare for the siege whenever they choose, so long as they do so before it begins. If they are not in Al'Kirat {@b four days} prior to the battle, they receive an urgent {@spell Sending|XPHB} spell from either {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} or {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, insisting they return to the city without delay.", + "If the party is stranded far from Al'Kirat with no way to return in time, you can allow {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} to teleport to their location and provide them with a {@spell Teleportation Circle|XPHB} back to the city. Alternatively, a recently repaired {@adventure Skylark|SoD|5|The Skylark} can make a dramatic appearance to retrieve them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving Early", + "entries": [ + "Rather than waiting until the last possible moment to return to Al'Kirat, the characters may do so early in order rally support and help prepare the city for war. If they do, narrate a fast-forward of the timeline to the final days before the siege.", + "On a fast-forward, the party gains {@b 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} for each day remaining before the siege begins and earns {@b 1 Special Reinforcement Point} for every five such days. They receive no such benefit if using the Milestone tracking system.", + "These Special Reinforcement Points may be spent at any time during the war to summon immediate support." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The city has entered a full lockdown. The ships at the harbors are moored and the gates to the city are barred closed. Only soldiers and authorized citizens can enter or exit the city through the reinforced metal doors located at the base of each of the towers that line the city walls.", + "The city is under a strict curfew. Each household may send only one designated member outside to gather essential supplies, while the rest must stay indoors. Shops are closed, and nearly all buildings refuse visitors. Exceptions are the Church of Asmodeus, where household leaders gather to debate the curfew policies and war efforts, and the Grand Bazaar, where citizens trade for supplies. Rampant price gouging has driven the cost of basic goods, such as food and water, to ten times their usual price, although the price of magical items remains unchanged\u2014which vendors sell to afford the commodities they actually need.", + "Al'Kirat fields an army of 4,000 soldiers, half of whom are deployed along the battlements of the city walls. The remaining troops are stationed throughout the city, ready to be mobilized to reinforce any section of wall that is breached.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, who resents the decision.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|XMM}. He wields {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom}, a {@item +2 Spear|XDMG|Spear +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} originating from the spear three times per day. He wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|XDMG|Studded Leather Armor +1} and a {@item +2 Shield|XDMG|Shield +2} (total {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 19)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center of Communication", + "entries": [ + "To stay informed of events during the siege and command the army effectively, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} employs a unique spell crafted and managed by {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. This spell creates a telepathic link between {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and several key individuals across the city, allowing him to communicate freely with them. Rashid must meet with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and upkeep the spell at least once every four hours. If the Vizier is dead, the spell is crafted by {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Survivors of the Skylark|SoD|5|Survivors of the Skylark}).", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} uses this spell to communicate with spies, sergeants, notable figures such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the player characters. The party must select one member to be telepathically linked to {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}. This chosen character will receive instructions and updates from {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and will be expected to report back whenever it is required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Kairos.webp" + }, + "title": "Kairos" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allies of the Characters", + "entries": [ + "If the party has forged alliances throughout their time in {@i Sands of Doom}, now is the time to call upon them. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sees the characters and their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as the key to Al'Kirat's survival and is prepared to grant them full discretion over the company they keep and the troops they lead into the city. In other words, Al'Kirat's gates are both literally and figuratively open for the characters to use every resource at their disposal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betrayal from Within", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, was sent to Al'Kirat to procure rare Anubian artifacts. Yet, he questioned why he should settle to trade with those who scavenge for the trinkets when he could, instead, deal directly with those that created them. This is the line of thinking that leads {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to betray Al'Kirat.", + "For the week prior to the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has remained in contact with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014at first through elemental envoys and lately via {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}. With these stones, which he stores in a satchel on his person and warded against Divination, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has relayed to the Pharaoh compromising details regarding the defenses of the city. This includes the location of important infrastructure, the schedules and homes of city officials, and the movements of the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s agents have procured {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder}, planting them along the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. These explosives will detonate shortly after the siege begins, tearing open sections of the wall from which the Anubian army will storm through into the city. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} requires the walls to be breached to ultimately force the characters to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, she does not warn the party and ensures no one discovers them until it is too late." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Haze", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati burn whatever flammable materials they can find in braziers placed along the walls, which produces thick smoke that covers the city. The smoke hampers the Anubians' accuracy with long-range artillery, obscures the tieflings' movements along the walls, and interferes with the gnolls' keen sense of smell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire", + "entries": [ + "Four days before the siege begins, the Anubian army sets up a fortified camp a mile outside the city. It begins with 2,000 soldiers, but the camp steadily grows as an average of 1,000 additional soldiers arrive every 12 hours. By the time the siege begins, Al'Kirat is besieged by 12,000 soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The statistics for all Anubians referenced on this chapter can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "As each O'grillan city falls to the Anubian Empire, their citizens are conscripted directly into Ammu's war machine. To avoid the difficulties of persuading them to fight their own kin, most were instead sent to reinforce the assault on Al'Kirat. Nearly 2,000 {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} now stand among the Anubian forces here, commanded by their chieftains, who have been lavishly bribed to participate.", + "As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors little regard for the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, he commands them to spearhead the assault. Forced to bear the brunt of the enemy defenses and denied the option to retreat, most of them will perish on the first hours of the siege.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Throughout this chapter, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} attack in coordinated groups known as packs. Statistics for {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} are provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}: The {@item Obsidian Blade|SandsOfDoom}. He is revered among the gnolls as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}'s blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians.", + "Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} the benefits of the 'Divine Harmony' effect, granted to all who attune to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. See 'Divine Harmony' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Fang Dragons' further in this section)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He wields a broken {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as his weapon, which functions as a {@item +2 Greatsword|XDMG|Greatsword +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage on a hit. He wears {@item +2 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +2} that grants him {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all Strength checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, and a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} bearing the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + }, + "title": "High Commander Annubarack" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Titan", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls.", + "Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}), the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber.", + "There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Iron Golem|XMM} with 300 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and several changes. All mentions of fire in its statblock, such as its {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to fire or his Fire Absorption feature, are replaced with radiant. Additionally, it does not have access to its Poison Breath feature.", + "The Titan is a Gargantuan-sized creature with a Melee Reach of 20 feet, too large to make {@action Opportunity Attack|XPHB|Attacks of Opportunity}. If any of its Melee Attacks is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} or reduces the target to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the Titan automatically {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} the target (escape {@dc 15}). Creatures {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the Titan are {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. While holding a creature in one hand, it cannot grapple another with that same hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it. When its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are reduced to 0, the Titan falls unconcious and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of its amber is destroyed.", + "Repairing the inert {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} takes one week of work and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of new amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}, like all {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Unlike {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, however, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Brass_Titan.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Titan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) arrives one day before the siege begins while seated upon the Throne of Kings, a grand platform of pure gold carried with agonizing effort by dozens of soldiers. He is accompanied by his royal pet, a fearsome fiend named {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "An {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} effect radiates from the throne, nullifying all magic cast within 10 feet of it. Spells and effects originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} bypass this zone of antimagic. For more information on the Throne of Kings, see the {@adventure High Overlook|SoD|11|High Overlook} section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corrupted to the Bone", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has slowly corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, warping his emotions and manipulating his actions. What remains is a hollow echo of the Pharaoh he once was. His bones are stained rust red, and a subtle crimson glow flickers in his eyes. His erratic behavior, impatience, and uncontrollable wrath are evident to all who serve him, yet none dare speak of it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has bent the will of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, the brood mother of a large clutch of fang dragons. With her consort, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood obeying her every command, the Pharaoh has conscripted them all into the ranks of the Anubians.", + "During the siege, {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} will remain at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s side, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} will serve as the mount of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood will scatter to besiege the city. As long as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}'s mind is under the Pharaoh's control, the fang dragons will remain loyal to the Anubian cause.", + "The statistics for fang dragons, adults and young alike, can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Artillery", + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} will take positions 200 feet from the city walls and stand on magical runes they carve into the ground. These runes allow them to spend valuable Heka (50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}' worth of amber per use) to conjure a fiery siege to rain down at a location of their choice within 1,000 feet. This barrage replicates the effect of the {@spell Meteor Swarm|XPHB} spell, except that it deals {@damage 8d6} Fire damage and {@damage 8d6} Bludgeoning damage instead. The thick smoke billowing atop the walls of Al'Kirat prevents Anubians from targeting precise locations, so they bombard the city indiscriminately.", + "The characters will not be targeted by these barrages directly, however they will feel their effects in the city. Make sure to narrate how explosions echo constantly in the background throughout the siege. This artillery is the reason why vast portions of the city are destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiery Barrage [Optional]", + "entries": [ + "At any point of your choice during an encounter in the siege, you can choose to trigger a barrage in a random location on the battlefield. The impending strike is visible by all creatures present before it hits. At the start of the round, mark the location that will be struck by the barrage. The barrage then lands at the end of the round, affecting all creatures within the marked area." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "War Council", + "entries": [ + "Before the siege begins, the characters are summoned to a secret meeting at the Ruby Court to plan for the city's defense. The Sultana sends a trusted envoy, like {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, to ensure they accept. The meeting can be delayed if necessary but must happen no later than two days before the siege commences.", + "The characters are expected to report any relevant findings they have discovered throughout their journeys in the Wasteland, share their plans for the use of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and propose any strategies they may have for the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This deliberation can be as short or as long as it is needed.", + "After the party has shared their information with the council, the meeting proceeds to discuss matters of war (see {@adventure Talk of Strategy|SoD|11|Talk of Strategy}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Council", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is ruled by the Merchant Council, a governing body of thirty influential and wealthy Kirati, whose votes ultimately determine which laws and motions are enacted in the city. Temporary measures require a simple majority (51% of votes or more) to pass, while permanent changes\u2014such as the creation, repeal, or amendment of laws\u2014demand a supermajority (75% of votes or more) to pass.", + "To discuss the war, the Merchant Council has invited several other individuals to offer their insights. Detailed descriptions of everyone in attendance are outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Each Merchant Lord controls a key sector of the economy, such as the trading of silk, the farming of food, or the collection and distribution of water. While their votes hold the city's true power, they are easily influenced by the Sultana, whose enterprise ensures their prosperity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Sultana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the city's wealthiest citizen, holding a fortune greater than the combined riches of all Merchant Lords. This immense wealth grants her unmatched influence in the council. The Sultana is joined by her niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, who serves as the voice of the Arbiters of Asmodeus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Vizier", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} lacks voting rights in the Merchant Council, he manages the proceedings and has veto power over any decision that involves powerful magic. His veto may be overturned by a supermajority (75% of the votes or more)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commander of Al'Kirat's Forces", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} holds no voting power, but is here to provide strategic military advice when requested and speaks to represent the soldiers' needs whenever required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "entries": [ + "The church has sent {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}, to act as its representative. Though the Church lacks voting power in the council, it holds considerable sway over the religious Merchant Lords. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom|Zarnok} is always shadowed by {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Incubus|XMM} who clings to him like an obedient and loving pet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} was invited to the council as a gesture of goodwill, following his vocal objections to being excluded. He has no voting rights but is highly opinionated and dismissive of other opinions." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talk of Strategy", + "entries": [ + "The council believes the Anubians' high numbers will be less effective inside the narrow streets of Al'Kirat; which is why they have chosen not to field soldiers outside. The city's strategy is to defend from the walls, and to quickly circle and enclose any breaches. Most of the forces are concentrated around the Ruby Gate, which protects key military locations.", + "Since a defensive strategy has already been implemented, the council is not interested in the characters' advice on this topic; instead, they seek information regarding {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he and his priests possess. They will ask the characters to explain everything they know about his abilities and any plans they may have to challenge him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Task for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "The characters are asked to assist in defending the walls, specifically wherever the titanic construct (see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Brass Titan}) will seek to attack the city, as the council believes only the characters may have the power to stop it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note The Siege of Al'Kirat begins with the assumption that the characters will be positioned at the walls, prepared to face the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Threat Made Manifest", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This event triggers if the characters have repeatedly and openly defied {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, prompting her to finally retaliate in ways that strike at what the party values most in an effort to compel their obedience.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Warnings", + "entries": [ + "By now, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has likely warned the characters of their misconduct several times through their dreams. Now, she sends {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} to deliver her warnings in person. These individuals, much like the Cult of the Coiled Whisper in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, are ordinary citizens visited by the sphinx in their dreams and persuaded to act on her behalf. The cultists might be people the characters are familiar with or complete strangers, but they are always those least expected\u2014simple folk like bakers, farmers, or beggars.", + "The cultists approach the party at a moment of your choice during the siege, as many times as you like, in order to warn them of terrible consequences if the party refuses to obey the 'Lady in Dreams.' If questioned, however, they are not able to provide any additional information; they merely repeat what they were instructed to say and have no greater context." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the threats fail to sway the party, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will kidnap and kill an NPC the characters hold dear. No matter how important the NPC or how wellguarded they might be, a group of cultists follow {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s instructions and seize the perfect opportunity to capture them. The NPC is captured at a moment of your choice during the 'Noon of the Siege' phase of the chapter. The NPC is then subjected to horrible torture before they are slain.", + "The brutal act is carried out in a place the sphinx knows the characters will visit, ensuring that the party will casually stumble onto the aftermath. When the NPC is found, their bloodied limbs are entangled in barbed vines that pierce their flesh, their arms suspended from the ceiling by the vines, and a spear has been thrust through their chest. Surrounding the scene are the bodies of the cultists, their throats slit in what is clearly an act of ritual suicide. The words \"{@i You will Obey}\" are scrawled in blood on a nearby wall." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Threat_Made_Manifest.webp" + }, + "title": "Cultists murder Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati marshal their forces to line the city walls as the Anubian army draws near. The gnolls assemble 1,000 feet from the walls, their formations neatly divided by clan, all silent and disciplined; while the orcs assemble 700 feet from the walls, bellowing war cries and waving their weapons in chaotic fervor. The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} rises high amongst the army, visibly positioned to attack the Ruby Gate.", + "The battle for Al'Kirat will soon begin. The characters are summoned to a stretch of wall near the Ruby Gate, to ensure they are prepared to confront the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} when it arrives.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The siege starts in the early morning, just as the sun rises from the east. This marks the first of the four phases of the Siege of Al'Kirat, lasting from dawn until noon." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Details on Armies", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Merchant Counci|SoD|11|The Council}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Army", + "entries": [ + "4,000 (1,000 soldiers, 3,000 militia)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of Al'Kirat are 40 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "12,000 (4,000 soldiers, 6,000 militia, 2,000 conscripted orcs)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Negotiations", + "entries": [ + "Just as the Anubians muster and ready for battle, the city receives word from an envoy of the Pharaoh, proposing a meeting to 'negotiate Al'Kirat's surrender.' The Anubians request that a representative of the city meet one of theirs outside the walls, halfway between the city and their army.", + "The council is reluctant to send {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, knowing he is not a skilled negotiator and that losing him in an ambush would doom the city from the onset. They also believe it would be foolish to send {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, knowing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wants nothing more than to see her head on a spike. Instead, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} approaches the characters on behalf of the council, to ask if one of them is willing to take on the risk. The council trusts in their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, confident these artifacts will protect them from any tricks the Anubians might attempt.", + "If one amongst them accepts, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} instructs them to firmly convey that the Kirati will not surrender or compromise the freedoms they have struggled to achieve. While the city is willing to consider agreements of mutual cooperation, even those that favor the Anubians, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} states that the Kirati will never submit to another's rule.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "If the player characters decline to take the mantle, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will step in to do so." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sends {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} to parley with the city's emissary. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} is far more interested in avoiding bloodshed than his Pharaoh, so he will try to convince the emissary it is in their best interest to simply surrender.", + "Unfortunately, the meeting is destined to fail, as Al'Kirat will not entertain an unconditional surrender and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is unwavering in his intent to conquer the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dialogue", + "entries": [ + "Outlined below are examples of the arguments {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} will use to persuade the emissary to surrender.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "{@i Do not fear to surrender, we did not rise by razing all we conquered. Your city will have its place in the Empire\u2014 not as equals, certainly, but a place nonetheless. As its vassal, you'll enjoy its protection and strength.}", + "{@i You are a warrior\u2014you must see the truth before you. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands 12,000 brave soldiers, all ready to die on his very word. Your city has, what, 4,000 at best? How many of those are truly trained soldiers? There is no hope for victory here. Surrender while you still can.}", + "{@i You know what happened at your fortress in the dunes. If you refuse to surrender, he will do the same here\u2014half the city will be impaled on spikes, even the children. Neither of us wants this. Please, surrender.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once it is obvious that the two have reached an impasse, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} sighs and leaves, saying: \"{@i Very well. It is decided then. Soon you will all be victims to this lack of foresight}\"." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To War!", + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} learns that the Kirati will not surrender, consumed by wrath, he orders his army to immediately begin the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "When you're ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An uneasy stillness fills the air as the emissaries withdraw. From his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rises as his commander shakes his head\u2014a signal that the negotiations have failed. The Pharaoh snarls in fury and raises his crook high. Suddenly, dark clouds gather above, swirling and twisting until they shape the visage of his face. As he speaks, the face in the clouds speaks, its voice thundering as he says: \"{@i The heretics remain defiant! Grind them into the Dust! War! WAR! Kill them all in my name! KILL THEM ALL IN THE NAME OF YOUR GOD!}\"", + "The Anubian armies suddenly erupt into motion, charging directly at the walls of the city. Amidst the chaos, the city's envoy, still far from the safety of the walls, desperately runs back to the city for their life. The Siege of Al'Kirat has begun." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Envoy Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "The envoy must run back to the city while thousands of enemy soldiers charge behind them and volleys of Arrows fly overhead. To safely reach the walls, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. If they possess a feature that would help them, such as the {@spell Haste|XPHB} spell or the ability to {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Fly}, they gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the roll.", + "On a successful check, the character reaches the walls quickly and unscathed. On a failure, they are hit by Arrows before they reach the city, and arrive late to the '{@adventure Defend the Walls!|SoD|11|Encounter: Defend the Walls!}' encounter (they roll for initiative at the start of the second round instead). A character hit by the Arrows must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Piercing damage on a failure or half as much on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu sits on the Throne of Kings, accompanied by Ma'rut." + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Walls!", + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, the Anubian army storms the city walls. Some will seek to scale them with climbing gear or ladders, while others, capable of doing so, will simply fly above them. Meanwhile, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} advances steadily towards the Ruby Gate. The characters must fend off waves of enemies until the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} arrives, and defeat it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Walls!' map. Place the characters anywhere they like within the battlements.", + "The characters are supported by four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Walls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Walls! 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There can never be more than four ladders at a time.", + "Ladders can be kicked down as an action or destroyed with attacks. They have 5 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 12 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}.", + "On initiative count 0, an {@creature Orc|MM} [{@creature Tough|XMM}] enters the battlefield from every ladder still standing. {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} can take their movement and action the same round they appear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistae", + "entries": [ + "Two {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae} are placed within this section of the battlement. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Each fires bolts wrapped in Grimfire that explode on impact. Using a {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} can fire only once per round.", + "When fired, the one aiming the {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} can use either their own Ranged Attack Modifier or a +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether the attack hits or misses, the bolt explodes upon striking a surface. All creatures within a 10-foot radius of the place of impact must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barrels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Place six barrels anywhere on the map, each packed with grimpowder at the top and sand at the bottom. If a barrel takes any amount of Fire damage, it explodes, forcing all creatures within 10 feet to make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The barrel also detonates if it takes damage from the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}'s Melee Attack, dealing the Fire damage to the Titan, which automatically fails its {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against it.", + "The sand at the bottom of the barrel directs the explosions upward, designed to protect the wall below it. In other words, the explosions do not harm the wall. Each barrel weighs 200 pounds and can be positioned as directed by the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} survive this encounter, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive in this battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} climb the walls, while two {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} [{@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}]\u2014each mounted on a flying {@creature Pteranodon|XMM}\u2014 support them. A {@creature Manticore|XMM} flies and attacks from the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} are Large-sized creatures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} are being bribed to participate and do not fight to the death; retreating if their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half. The {@creature Berserker|XMM|Orogs} leap from their {@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} upon reaching the wall; the {@creature Pteranodon|XMM|Pteranodons} then depart the battlefield. The reavers and {@creature Orog|XMM|Orogs} both focus on the ballistas, while the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} focus on the strongest opponent within range." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Repeat the first wave with the same creatures and tactics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} enters the battle, riding an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} is leading the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} towards the wall. After taking a single combat turn, he gestures to the looming Titan in the distance and says, \"{@i Look! Behold the might of the Anubian Empire. You cannot stand against us. Surrender before it is too late!}\" With that, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} flies away and retreats, leaving the Titan to make its final advance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} only participates in the battle for one round before he leaves. For this turn, he focuses on having {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} dispel problematic spells aiding the characters. The commander is not meant to die in this encounter. If it is unavoidable, have him fall from the wall on the Anubian side, so that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can later resurrect him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fourth Wave", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} finally arrives, aiming to destroy the wall. A {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} joins in from the sky.", + "Due to the golem's immense size, its body looms above creatures standing on the wall. As a result, Melee Attacks targeting the Titan gain an additional 5 feet of reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "During this encounter, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not take actions on its turn. Instead, at the end of each player character's turn, it makes a Melee Attack against that character if they are within its reach. If the attack hits, the damage is divided evenly (rounded up) among all creatures and destructible objects (such as {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista}) within 5 feet of the target. If the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} is {@action Grapple|XPHB|Grappling} a creature, that creature also takes an equal share of the damage.", + "Whenever a player character ends their turn and the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is not within reach to strike them, or the target is already {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan}, then the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} instead attacks the wall. The wall is breached if the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} strikes it a total of 10 times in this way, allowing hordes of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} and Anubians to swarm the Palace Quarter. A breach of this size near the Ruby Gate dooms the city, which falls shortly thereafter.", + "For more details on the consequences of failing to stop the Anubians, see {@adventure Fall of Al'Kirat|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The characters win and combat concludes when the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters automatically gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Wall Breach!", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "With the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} defeated, the characters have prevented the destruction of the Ruby Gate. Yet, victory is short-lived as treachery within the Kirati has led to a devastating explosion far away: a hidden cache of grimpowder placed inside the Artisan's Quarter detonates, tearing a breach in the wall.", + "The sound of the explosion is loud enough to be heard by half the city\u2014the characters included. In response, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} sends nearby units to the scene, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and a cadre of {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Sorcerers} under her command, to stem the tide of Anubians that will soon be flooding into the city.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} then contacts the character telepathically linked with him and tasks the party with supporting the sorcerers in holding the breach for as long as they can, to give the army the time they need to organize a proper defense." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Alacrity_Military_Officer.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity, Military Officer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Breach", + "entries": [ + "The breach is less than a 10-minute journey from the characters' current position. The location is situated along the stretch of wall set between the Ember Ring and the Slums, marked on the map of the siege shown on the {@adventure map|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the battlemap titled 'Wall Breach' below. The detonation has opened up a large 30-foot wide gap on the wall. From the breach, the Anubian army spills into the streets, as Kirati soldiers attempt to contain them.", + "Place the characters on the bottom side of the map, anywhere near the areas marked ('P'). Depending on how they approach the breach, you can position them either atop the walls or on the street.", + "At the breach, eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') engage two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} ('O'). Behind them, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ('M') (see her special statistics on {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}) and four {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} ('S') provide ranged support, while at risk of being encircled. Four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} ('A') shoot enemies from atop the wall.", + "Enemy waves emerge in predefined zones: 'Breach,' 'Walls,' or 'Streets.' Each enemy entry indicates in which of these zones they should be placed in. When placing them, you may position them anywhere within their assigned zone.", + "Any character or allied creature that ends its turn within a 'Retreat' zone safely escapes the encounter and is immediately removed from the battlefield." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c112" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c112" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Battle", + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You arrive at the scene of the breach to find a gaping hole in the city wall, where battalions of orcs are pouring through in relentless waves. Soldiers nearby are fighting valiantly to hold their ground, but it is clear this is a fight they are losing. Alacrity and a squad of sorcerers stand perilously behind the soldiers, unleashing bolts of fire toward the invading orcs in an effort to stem the flow.", + "When Alacrity catches sight of you, she cries out, \"{@i Friends! We can't hold them\u2014the breach is too large! Help us stall these orcs and give the army the time they need!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "The battle consists of three primary waves as the characters work to contain the breach. Each wave arrives at the start of its respective round. The first wave on the first round, the second wave on the second round, and so forth.", + "When the third wave begins, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} will issue an order to retreat, directing the characters to fall back into the city. Starting from the fourth round, endless waves of enemies will arrive at the start of each round until every character has either fallen or successfully retreated.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} to each wave for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The party must survive until the third round of combat, making sure {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is not overrun and assisting her retreat into the designated 'Retreat' zones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many Kirati Soldiers survive this encounter, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive through this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] surge forward from the gaping hole on the wall in a frenzied charge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge in. Two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} [Walls] teleport into position atop the battlements by casting {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}. Meanwhile, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] lands inside the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The High Commander of the Anubian forces, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}, arrives astride {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}\u2014an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}. You can place them anywhere on the map provided they are far enough away from combat. As he makes his entrance, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} bellows: \"{@i Our triumph is assured! Orcs, charge! Only the bravest among you shall be raised back from the dead! Prove yourselves worthy\u2014your new Pharaoh is watching!}\"", + "If any magic obstructs his army's advance\u2014such as a {@spell Wall of Fire|XPHB} or a {@spell Spike Growth|XPHB} spell\u2014{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} directs his fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} to eliminate it.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} does not engage the characters in combat, focusing instead on rallying his troops. If targeted during the fight, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} retreats to a safe location beyond the characters' reach. On each of his turns, he simply continues to inspire his forces with commanding words, until such time the characters are forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two more {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge recklessly through the hole on the wall, while a separate {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Walls] scale up the city walls. Having broken through farther north, a fourth {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] marches into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Another Detonation", + "entries": [ + "Treachery unfolds once more as another cache of grimpowder detonates, approximately 1,000 feet south of the battlefield. This creates another breach on the wall from which the Anubian army can pour into the city. The characters, along with half the city, hear the thunderous explosion and feel the tremor it produces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sound the Retreat!", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters to notify them of the additional breach, and to thank them for delaying the enemy. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} now tasks them with organizing a tactical retreat back into the city, out of the Artisan's Quarter, and to rendezvous at Silk Street in order to organize for a proper defense." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Endless Waves", + "entries": [ + "Starting from the fourth round, at the beginning of each round, two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] storms through the hole on the wall, while a third {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} [Streets] joins them ahead." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters successfully retreat from the battle, they automatically gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: None Shall Pass!", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat's strategy of containment can still succeed, even after the fall of the Artisans' Quarter, so long as the Anubians are prevented from advancing into the other districts. Refer to the '{@adventure Anubian Claimed Territory|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' map. The natural barriers that surround the Artisans' Quarter, such as the city's water canals and several rock buttes, create funnels that can be easily defended. If these strategic choke points can be held, the city still has a fighting chance.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is mobilizing the army to secure these choke points in an effort to contain the Anubians. Because Silk Street is the main artery of the city, and links to all other districts, if the Anubian army were to seize control of it, nothing could stop them from spreading out to the rest of Al'Kirat. As such, defending this location is paramount. Unfortunately, the Kirati army must first battle their way through contested territory to reach it\u2014a task that requires time. Until then, it is up to any and all available forces to defend Silk Street.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} issues a desperate command to every single unit he is telepathically linked to: \"{@i Every available soldier, anyone that can hear me, to Silk Street! Do whatever it takes. No sacrifice is too great. The Anubians must not break through. For the love of all that we hold sacred... Hold. The. Line!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "Silk Street stretches from the Artisans' Quarter, cuts through the Central Medina, and ends at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Normally alive with bustling markets and crowds of people, the boulevard currently lies silent and abandoned.", + "When the characters arrive, they will find four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already there, having just finished building a simple barricade. Additional troops will also be present, determined by the reinforcements the players choose, see the 'Encounter Reinforcements' section further ahead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'None Shall Pass!' battlemap below for this encounter. Several barricades have already been positioned at the center of the street. Once the characters arrive, they will have {@b 10 minutes to prepar}e themselves before the enemy forces attack. Make sure to show the players the battlemap before the encounter begins, so they can strategize and position additional barricades (see 'Barricades' further ahead).", + "Enemies can be placed in any square within the areas labeled 'Enemies' on the right side of the battlemap. For reinforcements aiding the characters, use any square within the areas marked 'Allies' on the left side of the map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pathways", + "entries": [ + "Enemies will advance through three distinct pathways, indicated by Arrows on the battlemap. The central path crashes directly into the main set of barricades, while the northern and southern routes twist through houses and alleys to bypass them. Each enemy wave is divided into groups based on their chosen approach\u2014labeled as 'center,' 'north,' or 'south.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Placing Tokens", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a wave of enemies enters combat, do not immediately place all the tokens on the battlemap. Instead, wait until a creature is about to take its first turn before placing it. This simulates enemies running into the battlefield from beyond what is actually shown on the battlemap. It also prevents their starting location from becoming overcrowded with units that have yet to move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c113" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c113" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} consist of debris and furniture quickly assembled to create a temporary barrier against the advancing enemy forces. These are segmented into 5-foot square sections, each measuring 5 feet in height, 5 feet in width, and 3 feet in thickness. Each 5-foot section has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 10, and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Poison and Psychic damage.", + "When the characters arrive, several {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} will already be in place on the street. {@b Allow each player character the ability to place one additional 5-foot section of barricade}, anywhere they wish on the map.", + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} have the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures cannot occupy the space of a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade}.", + "Jumping over a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} requires either 30 feet of movement or an action. A creature can jump over a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} only if there is an empty square on the other side within the creature's jumping distance.", + "A creature adjacent to a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} gains {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against Ranged Attacks coming from the other side.", + "Melee Attacks against a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} always hit and do not require an Attack Roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroyed Barricades", + "entries": [ + "When a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricade} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it collapses. Creatures can then move through its square using their movement, but the space is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "Doors and windows have the same statistics and follow the same rules as barricades, with one exception. If the door or window is closed and locked, then the only way through them is to first destroy them.", + "Unless the players specify otherwise, assume that all doors and windows inside houses are closed and locked." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already present, the players can spend Reinforcement Points in this encounter in order to summon allies, as described in {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}.", + "The players start with {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} they can spend. The characters gain an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} if at least two Kirati Soldiers survived the 'Defend the Walls!' encounter, and an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} for every four Kirati Soldiers\u2014including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}\u2014that survived the 'Wall Breach!' encounter. The allies chosen with these points can either be present at Silk Street by the time the characters arrive or they enter the battlefield during the first round of combat, your choice.", + "The players then gain {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the start of the fifth round of combat and another {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the beginning of the eight round. These allies arrive at the beginning of their respective rounds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "Three waves of enemies will assault the characters in order to breach their defenses. The first wave appears in round 1, the second in round 4, and the third in round 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory Condition", + "entries": [ + "By the time the encounter starts, the Kirati army is only 10 minutes away. In this encounter, time is abstracted such that each round represents 1 minute of combat. Thus, the characters win if they survive until the end of the tenth round. This time adjustment does not impact the durations of items, abilities, or spells used during the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemy Morale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} and all {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fight to the death. The gnolls, however, will fight to the death only as long as {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prelude", + "entries": [ + "Immediately before combat begins, at the beginning of the first round, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} hovers 120 feet above the battlefield aboard his {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} steed ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He boldly screams: \"{@i Hearken to me, warriors! Tear down the barricades of these fiends! Seize the street, and the city will be ours!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} then orders the fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on any visible magical effects that might impede the army's advance. Immediately after, he departs to rally the rest of the army marching through the streets. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} reappears later as part of the third wave of this encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave - Ghurzak the Oathbreaker", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak}, an orcish king of little renown, was the first to surrender his city in O'grila to the advancing gnoll armies, opening its gates without resistance. His treachery doomed much of O'grila, but it secured him a place of privilege amongst the Anubians. Now, many of the conscripted {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} serving {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army march under his command.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} charge directly towards the barricade. Supporting them from behind, two {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants} bombard the backline by hurling large rocks.", + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak the Oathbreaker}, an {@creature Orc War Chief|MM} [{@creature Tough Boss|XMM}], wears {@item +1 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +1} crafted from bone (19 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) and wields a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG|Greataxe +2}. The War Chief rides atop a {@creature Triceratops|XMM} armored with {@item Plate Barding|PHB} (18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) made from bone. {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} rains {@item Javelin|XPHB|Javelins} across the barricade from a safe distance. He waits until some of the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} are wiped out before charging in." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "A rampaging {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} storms through the streets, smashing everything in their way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}] controls two leashed {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings}, which he releases as the battle begins. The dragons soar across the streets to target the backline. Meanwhile, the Orc casts {@spell Bless|XPHB} on his warchief and two others, before withdrawing inside a house. There, he chants as his action every turn, calling a new {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM} every two rounds unless stopped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Orc War Chief|MM} [{@creature Tough Boss|XMM}] for each character beyond four. These are the sons and daughters of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak}. They prowl either the northern or southern streets to ambush their enemies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} on 20; {@creature Triceratops|XMM} and {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} on 15; {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants} on 10; {@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM|Orc Eye of Gruumsh} and {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings} on 5; any sons of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave - Elite Anubian Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Initially ordered to advance alongside the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, this elite vanguard of gnolls now find themselves trailing behind due to the {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}' reckless disregard for strategic coordination.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} attack the barricade with their spears, supported by four {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} who maintain a safe distance behind them. The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics} focus on healing the soldiers each turn and using {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on any harmful spell cast upon them.", + "Two more {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} position themselves far back, raining down volleys of crossbow bolts at will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "One {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} charges through the northern streets while two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} follow him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "A separate {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} slips into the southern buildings to move about undetected. Two {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters} follow closely behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} for every two characters beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} in melee on 20; {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} on 15; {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Champions} and any High Priests on 10; {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi} and {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanters} on 5; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} at range on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave - High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} rides an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) called {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}. When he arrives, he yells: \"{@i The Kirati army is near! Break through and claim the streets while there's still time! To me!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} fights while mounted on the back of {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} and does not willingly leave it unless {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} dies. The pair flies over the barricades to assault the enemy's backline. {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} prefers to attack spellcasters and dispel powerful magical effects. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} prefers attacking the most powerful and imposing enemy within reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} rush behind their commander in a final bid to capture Silk Street." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} and {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} each increase their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by 60." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} on 20; {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} on 10; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Ghurzak_the_Oathbreaker.webp" + }, + "title": "Ghurzak the Oathbreaker leads orcs to battle" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fall of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to stop the Anubian advance, Anubian troops are able to pour into the Central Medina and spread out across the city, which falls shortly thereafter. The Anubian occupation of Al'Kirat is marked by cruelty: daily executions for insubordination, mandatory worship of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and enforced flagellation as atonement for the death of the Divine Child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Chance", + "entries": [ + "In the event characters fail to stop the Anubians yet survive the battle, they have an opportunity for a pyrrhic victory by infiltrating the coliseum\u2014where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays for the next couple of days\u2014and confront him directly (see {@adventure End of the Siege|SoD|11|End of the Siege}). Defeating {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at this point will end the occupation, but won't do much to restore the countless dead that result from it." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Break of the Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} dies, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he wields fractures and erupts in a dazzling flash of energy. The explosion destroys the relic, but the divine energy flows into the characters and any other creatures in the vicinity wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Each affected creature may choose an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest; this score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos Arrives", + "entries": [ + "At the end of the tenth round of combat, 500 Kirati soldiers pour into the fray, thereby bringing the encounter to a decisive end. They advance through the streets and force the Anubian vanguard to retreat into the Artisans' Quarter. With the area cleared, the soldiers establish a fortified defensive line along Silk Street. They construct barricades, deploy archers to the rooftops, and ignite braziers to create smoke screens that obscure the enemy's vision. Similar efforts are made to the streets linking out of the Artisans' Quarter, effectively severing the Anubians from the rest of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 10th level by stopping the Anubian advance and securing Silk Street." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian army has breached the city, but the Kirati have successfully contained them within the Artisans' Quarter. As exhaustion grips both armies, they fortify their positions, and the once-intense battle devolves into a slow, grinding halt. Tension blankets the streets of Al'Kirat as the fighting shifts into guerrilla-style warfare. The clashes of armies are replaced by skirmishes within houses and darkened alleys.", + "The Anubians establish their headquarters within the Ember Ring\u2014the grand coliseum of the Artisans' Quarter. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, seated on his magnificent throne, is carried to this location, where he direct the ongoing campaign himself.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege unfolds over the remainder of the day, lasting from noon until nightfall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Section", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege is intentionally left open-ended, with no mandatory quests or missions that demand the characters' immediate attention. Instead, you are provided with a list of locations within the city, as well as descriptions of the events unfolding there. The characters are encouraged to explore the war-torn city and engage with the NPCs outlined in this section. These NPCs will offer valuable information the characters can then use for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "The intention is to shift the focus from combat to roleplay, so as to give players a break from handling so many combat encounters back to back. This section is also left open to provide you the space to conclude any homebrew content you may have set up for your players. Keep in mind that {@b this is the point of no return}, and events will soon drive the story towards its inevitable conclusion. As such, the characters should use this opportunity to tie up any loose ends or accomplish any personal goals they may have, before they are driven to the final confrontation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending This Phase", + "entries": [ + "You may conclude this phase of the siege whenever it feels narratively appropriate." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A City Under Siege", + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of important locations within the besieged city, each featuring an NPC who can provide the characters with information pertinent to their final battle with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Anubian_Claimed_Territory.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Claimed Territory" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} has permitted {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} to use the Guild Hall as a staging ground for the defense of the Palace Quarter. Soldiers shuttle between the Guild and the frontlines, while sergeants and adventurers huddle over sprawling maps to strategize and discuss plans of war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu's Location", + "entries": [ + "Kirati intelligence confirms that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has made the coliseum in the Artisans' Quarter his central headquarters. Additionally, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} advises {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} that Anubian protocol requires nobles to accompany the Pharaoh during any war campaign he commands. This means the coliseum is now likely occupied by several gnoll aristocrats and may contain even members of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s own family. This marks the coliseum as the most strategically important target in the war. The characters can learn this information by meeting with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} in the Guild Hall. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} advises the characters to hold off on attacking the coliseum, explaining it is best to consult the Merchant Council to request approval for military aid for such an attack. The council will meet tomorrow at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has likely enslaved the mind of a fang dragon brood mother, compelling her to send her offspring to attack the city. Ancient hieroglyphics describe this as a common tactic among the Pharaohs, achieved through the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a powerful relic capable of dominating any creature it targets. If asked, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} will confirm that a large fang dragon was spotted flying near the coliseum.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is familiar with the powers and limitations of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}, and shares that information with the characters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can also relay this information if the characters follow the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court has been placed under strict lockdown and several Merchant Lords have chosen to take refuge inside. Only the characters, military officers, council members, and other essential personnel are granted passage in and out.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} has correctly determined that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s throne emits an aura that nullifies all magic around it, making any direct attack against the Pharaoh ineffective, unless he is either removed from the throne or the special effect destroyed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} believes this aura might function as a magical barrier, meaning it could potentially be destroyed by the powerful bite of a fang dragon.", + "Since these fangs lose their special properties ten minutes after being excised from a fang dragon, a living dragon must be either persuaded or coerced to bite through the barrier directly. Alternatively, one would have to stab the barrier with the fang shortly after removal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slums", + "entries": [ + "Though the Slums offer little strategic value, the Anubians have repeatedly attempted to seize control of the impoverished district, only to fail each time. Unbeknownst to most, years of smuggling operations by the Veiled Syndicate have left the beastfolk of the Slums surprisingly well-armed. The raw strength of the beastfolk within has allowed them to defend the district's maze-like streets and hold their ground.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Revolt", + "entries": [ + "A champion has emerged among the dwellers of the Slums: a {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] slave named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} (the party met him in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}). He has rallied the beastfolk to defend their district, and his remarkable success has inspired them now to rise up against the city. Under his leadership, the beastfolk have expelled all Kirati soldiers from the Slums. The Slums now stand as an independent stronghold, governed by {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}'s martial law.", + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is seeking to use the war as an opportunity to demand an end to their slavery. If the characters speak with him and show sympathy for his cause, he will ask them to relay this message to the council whenever next they meet: over 1,000 beastfolk stand ready to charge into the Artisans' Quarter and fight the Anubians, provided their freedom is guaranteed once the war is over.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Free the Slaves|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has begun to negotiate with the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, aiming to secure reinforcements for the city by summoning a legion of devils directly from Hell. {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, whom the characters met in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, leads the ongoing negotiations and is in the process of carefully crafting the contract. This contract will be presented during the next war council, ready to be signed, provided it is approved. Refer to {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debates in the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple is currently a hub of heated arguments, where Arbiters, Merchant Lords, and several devils clash in the debate halls over what price must be paid to purchase the devils' aid. The prevailing argument is\u2014after the war is over\u2014to permit devils to peddle {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} outside the Church's grounds, until one soul is claimed for each devil that fights for Al'Kirat.", + "If the characters decide to engage in the debate, they have the opportunity to influence the terms of the contract. A successful {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check is enough to sway the debate and the ensuing contract in their favor, provided the arguments appeal to the interests of both the Church and the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "As the siege forced all the markets to close, the heads of each household gather within the Grand Bazaar to barter for the necessities they need. Seeing as the building has been turned into a bunker for much of the population and houses most of the city's food and water, it is one of the most heavily defended locations in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|jackalwere} (see his entry in {@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) is privy to a sprawling network of tunnels hidden within the Slums, built by the Veiled Syndicate for their smuggling operations. These tunnels provide secret routes that mostly lead outside the city, save for one that emerges in the Artisans' Quarter near the Ember Ring. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} moves nervously through the crowded bazaar, burdened by the value of the information he holds yet paralyzed by the fear of exposing his identity or his past relation with the Syndicate.", + "If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} encounters the characters in the Grand Bazaar and they showed him kindness in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}, he approaches and provides them this information. Here are examples of how he would convey it in his bizarre way of speaking: \"{@i I can teach you how to penetrate Lord Ammu from behind.}\" \"{@i The hole's plenty big\u2014even for the thickest minotaur.}\" \"{@i Best part? No need to bring protection, unless he knows you're coming.}\" If the characters agree to follow him, he can lead them to the hidden tunnels within the Slums.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Tunnels Under the City|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the end of this phase of the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The events in this section herald the start of Al'Kirat's downfall, as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s ongoing betrayal will soon drive the Kirati army to a total collapse. Defensive lines will crumble, communications will break down, and the Anubians will begin to seize more and more ground with each passing hour. The characters will be thrown into a series of escalating emergencies and, unless they can craft and execute a decisive plan to defeat {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city will fall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Council is Meeting Soon", + "entries": [ + "The Merchant Council is set to hold their next meeting in the Hall of Memories at dawn. The characters are expected to be in attendance to discuss the state of the war. Although the location and timing of the meeting has been carefully guarded, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has secretly passed this information to the Anubians, along with the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and several members of the Merchant Council are expected to take in order to reach the Hall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege takes place at night and lasts until dawn of the next day. There is a {@b full moon at night}, meaning that the city is relatively well illuminated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Yasar's Gambit", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters and reveals his suspicion that a mole within the council is the traitor working against the city. He requests they meet him at the Adventurer's Guild to discuss the matter further.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} will soon attack and destroy the Guild Hall before the party will have a chance to speak with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blaze of Fire", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated by the deadlock of the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} chooses to act more brazenly. Drawing on power bestowed by his noble lineage as a genie, he casts two {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells\u2014each designed to tear open a portal into the Elemental Plane of Fire.", + "The first portal emerges near Silk Street, replicating a {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell that unleashes a swarm of {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} for the brief time it remains open. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} directs them to create chaos and to assault the Hall of Memories.", + "Moments later, he opens a second portal a mile above the city, from which fiery meteors rain down directly upon the Adventurer's Guild, replicating a {@spell Meteor Swarm|XPHB} spell. The attack destroys the Guild and claims the lives of most inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate's Intervention", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} manipulates fate to ensure the characters are not inside the Adventurer's Guild during the attack. This is manifested in the party being delayed by seemingly random occurrences as they travel to the building. As the attack unfolds, the characters see fiery meteors streaking through the sky, crashing in the direction of the Guild Hall and sending tremors rippling across the city. It then takes the party 5 minutes to reach the destroyed hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Holgam|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} are all killed in the attack. Shortly after his death, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' corpse is snatched by Anubians, tipped off early on by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. His corpse is brought before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who resurrects, imprisons, tortures, and interrogates him. From this point forward, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is kept shackled at the Ember Ring (see '{@adventure Arena|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}').", + "{@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom} survives, though he loses his left arm and eye in the process. {@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom|Rudoli}, along with the handful survivors that remain, can provide a detailed account of the attack to anyone who questions them, including the moment they saw Anubians making off with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' body.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Impending Attack on the Council", + "entries": [ + "The survivors explain that just before the attack, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} had received alarming reports from scouts near Silk Street. They had spotted {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} loose in the Central Medina, and contact with several outposts there was lost. These disturbances were dangerously close to the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and several Merchant Lords were scheduled to travel through to attend the war council at the Hall of Memories. Convinced that an attack on the council members was imminent, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} had been making preparations to respond, but he was killed before he could enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Save the Council!", + "entries": [ + "The survivors plead with the characters to make haste to the Hall of Memories and ensure the safety of the Merchant Council. If the characters use magic to contact {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} or any other council members, they convey that they are already under attack, before they urgently request reinforcements." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Spots Yasar", + "entries": [ + "Despite his efforts to remain concealed, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is spotted by the unlikeliest of beings. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine who witnesses him. On 1, {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while looting the dead. On 2, The {@creature Emberling|SandsOfDoom|Emberlings} ({@adventure Emberlings|SoD|3|Emberlings}) spot him while seeking refuge from the siege. On 3, {@creature Speaksby|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers33|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him as a fugitive while hiding from the city guards. On 4, {@creature Celine|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while she shelters the stray cats of the city in a nearby abandoned home.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmasked Too Late", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to unmask {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} as a traitor at the {@adventure Hall of Memories|SoD|11|Hall of Memories}, the chosen NPC approaches the party at dawn, shortly after the arrival of the {@adventure Simurgh|SoD|11|End of the Siege}, to reveal {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s treachery." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Flames of Betrayal", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has leaked to the Anubians the schedule and route of a well-guarded caravan transporting {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and sixteen Merchant Lords traveling to the Hall of Memories. By the time the characters learn of the threat, the caravan is already under attack. While the caravan manages to repel the first assault, they suffer heavy losses, leaving them vulnerable to a second attack that will soon follow. Without the party's aid, the caravan is doomed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Scene", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of the siege showcased {@adventure above|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}. The caravan is positioned north of Silk Street, surrounded by raging fires ignited by elementals unleashed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. Traveling there from the Adventurer's Guild should take the characters about 15 minutes, but no matter how long it takes for them to arrive, they will reach the scene just as the second ambush is about to begin." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Scene", + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive, they find the surrounding neighborhoods ablaze, with distant sounds of battle filling the air. Refer to '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}' battlemap below. Once they attempt to enter the burning district, they are confronted by a Special Enemy (see below), who has seized control of the gatehouse that leads inside and the only escape route for {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s convoy (marked as areas 'V1' on the battlemap). This confrontation begins the encounter: '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "With {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s help, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has finally succeeded in orchestrating an attack against the Sultana and half the Merchant Lords that run the city. Who {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has entrusted with this important task is chosen by you. {@b Choose three Special Enemies} from the {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom} table found earlier in the chapter.", + "Assign one Special Enemy as {@b V1}, another as {@b V2}, and a third as {@b V3}. These labels will determine where to set them on the battlemap, when they appear on initiative, and what their objectives are; as explained under 'Villains and Rounds.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recommendations", + "entries": [ + "Talkative villains work best as {@b V1}, as do those who excel at defending a location. {@b V2} is suited for a villain with a personal vendetta against {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, or one who uses {@skill Stealth} during combat. {@b V3} works well for a surprise villain that the characters are likely to not expect, or one with good mobility, such as a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}, a mount, or special magic to move through the battlemap fast." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Battlemap", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Flames of Betrayal' battlemap. Once initiative is rolled, place the characters, the caravan (see 'Merchant Lords'), and V1 on the battlemap. It is intended for the players to see the location of the caravan from the start of the encounter, even if their characters do not have a line of sight to them. V2 will be placed on the map at the start of the fourth round and V3 at the start of the seventh round.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Players", + "entries": [ + "Place characters in the area marked 'P'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Sixteen Merchant Lords ('C') are present, represented as a single Huge-sized crowd. The group uses the collective statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}, but with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 10 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. For every 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} the group loses in combat, one of the merchants dies. The group cannot make attacks and cannot regain lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "The grouping of Merchant Lords do not take turns; instead, they only take the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action each round. At the end of every round, they move 30 feet forward along the main street toward the gatehouse ('V1' on the map), provided no obstacles or enemies block their path. The numbered markers on the map ('2,' '3,' '4,' etc.) indicate the route and approximate locations they are likely to be at for each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bodyguards", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') accompany the Merchant Lords. Four take positions at the front to lead the convoy, while the remaining four cover the rear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} ('Z') is present, though the previous ambush has left her wounded and she has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. Her statistics are found on {@adventure Zanara Zin'Zara|SoD|1|Zanara Zin'Zara}. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, her arcane focus, was lost during the previous attack, leaving her unable to cast spells that require material components. This includes all spells she knows of 2nd level or higher, save for {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} and {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c114" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c114" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Villains and Rounds", + "entries": [ + "The encounter is structured into three phases. First, the characters battle to secure control of the gatehouse. Second, they move quickly to reinforce the caravan before it is overwhelmed. Lastly, they protect the caravan as it travels toward the gatehouse and into safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 1", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V1} has seized the gatehouse, cutting off the caravan's escape route and blocking any reinforcements (such as the party) from passing through. The party must either defeat this villain or find a way to circumvent them to reach the caravan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 4", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V2} waits in hiding to ambush the caravan, springing to attack when the caravan reaches the area marked '4' on the battlemap; which is likely to happen by the 4th round of combat. Do not place V2 on the battlemap until they ambush the caravan, or a character discovers them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. V2 surrounds the caravan and focuses their attacks on the {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, before they target the Merchant Lords.", + "The party must reach the caravan before V2 destroys it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 5", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the fifth round of combat, the players receive {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}, which they can spend to summon additional support. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine the direction the reinforcements arrive from. On 1, they approach from the north (area marked 'P'). On 2, they come from the west (left of the area marked '7'). On 3, they enter from the east (right of the area marked '8'). On 4, they advance from the south (by the area marked 'V3')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 7", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V3} joins the battlefield late, appearing at the far end of the battlemap at the start of the 7th round of combat. V3 will charge forward in an attempt to strike the caravan from behind. V3 was the group that originally attacked the caravan and wounded the Sultana, before they were repelled. V3 has {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s arcane focus, the {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and will use it against the party if possible.", + "The party must guide the caravan toward the gatehouse while fending off V3 attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 10+", + "entries": [ + "Reinforcements from the Kirati army begin to arrive. Starting from the 10th round of combat, at the end of each round, four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} and four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} enter the battlefield in the area marked 'P'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The encounter concludes once the caravan safely passes through the gatehouse or when all Special Enemies are either defeated or forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once the fight is over, the surviving Merchant Lords urge the characters to hurry to the Hall of Memories\u2014fearing it is likely also under attack. As the party advances, the Merchant Lords follow behind them at a safe distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this encounter, as this will determine the amount of support the characters will receive later as they prepare to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Burning Boulevard", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the Hall of Memories is currently under siege, both by a Special Enemy and by a powerful minion of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s. Most of the defenders have already fallen after a valiant effort, leaving only a handful making their final stand to safeguard the council members inside. You will determine the composition of both the attackers and the defenders; consult the 'Encounter: Defend the Hall!' section for details on how to do so.", + "It takes the characters only a few minutes to reach the entrance to the Hall of Memories from the site of the previous encounter. Upon arrival, the Merchant Lords accompanying them take refuge inside the nearby buildings, leaving the characters to confront the enemies attacking the hall. Once the attackers are dealt with, the Merchant Lords will rejoin the party and proceed into the Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Hall!", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Hall! battlemap below for this encounter. Place the characters in any of the areas marked 'P'. You may then place the enemies described below anywhere on the map, provided they are actively engaging the defenders.", + "A {@creature Remorhaz|XMM}, conjured by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} from the boundless menagerie of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, is one of the enemies tearing through the remaining defenders holding the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "For this encounter, select one Special Enemy from the {@table Special Enemy|SandsOfDoom} table. This foe is actively working alongside the {@creature Remorhaz|XMM} to break through the final line of defenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players receive {@b 4 Reinforcement Points}, which are used to determine who defends the entrance to the Hall of Memories. Place these units as you see fit near the entrance to the hall, in the areas marked 'E.'", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will fight alongside the characters if she was rescued in the previous encounter, for no additional cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c115" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c115" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefit of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hall of Memories", + "entries": [ + "The remaining members of the War Council have assembled in a special chamber within the Hall of Memories, where the Merchant Lords have created a beautiful memorial to honor the fallen. Presently, the Merchant Lords tremble in fear of the sounds of battle that echo outside, and are visibly relieved when they see that the characters have saved them.", + "As the characters enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter a solemn chamber within the Hall of Memories, dedicated as a memorial to the fallen. A beautiful array of candles lines a pathway from the entrance to a podium at the far end of the chamber, where a hundred more candles flicker beside vibrant bouquets of flowers. A central sarcophagus dominates the arrangement, with several more placed throughout the room. Council members gasp a sigh of relief as they see you enter, clearly fearful of what transpired outside." + ] + }, + "The sarcophagi are empty as they are meant to be symbolic. Tensions run high among those in the chamber, who fear they live on borrowed time.", + "{@b The attendees include:} {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014{@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and fourteen of the thirty Merchant Lords. The attendance of the Sultana and the remaining sixteen Merchant Lords depends on how events unfolded in the encounter '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.' The roles of all members of the council are detailed in {@adventure War Council|SoD|11|War Council} at the beginning of the chapter.", + "As turmoil raged outside, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} stood here to guard the Merchant Lords. Unable to contact {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, he has been left in the dark regarding the events unfolding in the city and urgently demands that the party share what they know.", + "Both the characters and any NPC traveling with them will likely seek to confront the council with questions regarding the presence of a traitor in the city. The rest of this section covers all the relevant details you need in order to address the matter.", + "For details regarding the council meeting itself, and the strategies at play to bring about an end to the war, refer to {@adventure The Final Council|SoD|11|The Final Council}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traitor Among Us", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} and all the Merchant Lords are oblivious to the presence of a traitor and react with disbelief and confusion when the matter is brought up. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom}, accustomed to the intrigue of Hell's politics, is unbothered by the revelation and even relishes the chance to witness the ensuing drama. While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} suspected that a traitor was behind the detonations that breached the city walls, he never anticipated they would wield the power to create the destruction the characters describe, and claims to have no knowledge in the matter.", + "When discussed, all at the council agree that nobody in the city, aside from {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and perhaps the devils at the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, should be able to wield this level of arcane power. None of them initially suspect {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, as the rules and powers governing noble genies are not common knowledge, and he has never demonstrated such power in their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has spent most of the day in the Hall of Memories. However, he did step out {@b two hours} ago and returned only recently, just before the attacks unfolded\u2014a fact many would find suspicious if mentioned.", + "Convinced the city would have fallen by now\u2014or that at least the Hall of Memories would have been conquered\u2014 {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} was not expecting to be interrogated and has no clear answers to any pointed questions that are posed to him. If doubted or interrogated, he chooses to respond with condescending indignation, hoping it will delay the accusations long enough for the Anubians to save him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "The characters can attempt two different skill checks that may give them an insight into {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s activities.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcana", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check notice that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} appears winded, the motes of fire in his eyes have dimmed, and the tips of his fingers have grown pale. These are signs of sorcerous exhaustion, indicating that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has been casting powerful magic beyond his limits and is nearly spent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Insight", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that one of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s bags is uncharacteristically plain\u2014a noticeable contrast to the luxurious attire he vainly favors. The bag is rugged and a bit dusty, and the ambassador clearly wants to keep it out of sight." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Bag", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} holds a bag containing five small tokens resembling coins, each marked with the image of two sphinxes backto-back. These tokens operate as {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}, but their magic permits the user to communicate with the paired recipient for 1 minute, rather than be limited to 25-words. The tokens these coins are paired to are held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has already used three out of the five tokens for the day, doing so in order to leak information over to the Pharaoh.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} received the bag and tokens from {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}. The bag is magically enchanted to shield its contents from being detected by Divination spells, though it does nothing to protect the bag itself. If the characters previously encountered {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} during the '{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}' Creature Encounter in the Wasteland, they are likely to recognize the coins as Anubian {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} when they see them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Message to Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s last message to the Pharaoh confirmed that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and half the Merchant Lords had gathered within the Hall of Memories, and included the building's exact coordinates. With this intelligence, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is poised to soon unleash a devastating magical barrage (see Bombardment ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Yasar", + "entries": [ + "The characters can persuade the council of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s guilt with sound reasoning and a successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check.", + "If the characters act against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} or persuade the Kirati to do so, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} responds: \"{@i Hmph. Fine. Yes, it was me. What? Did you actually think I cared even a little for this backwater stain of a city? Please. You Kirati, of all people, should understand this better than anyone\u2014Lord Ammu simply made me a better offer. It's nothing personal. Just business.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} then prepares for a fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Hall of Memories' battlemap below. Position all characters and NPCs as you wish, according to where they would have been situated before the battle began.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will join the battle on the side of the characters. Meanwhile, both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Priest|XMM}) and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} (a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}) and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom} (an {@creature Incubus|XMM})\u2014are prohibited by law from interfering, so they silently observe from the sidelines. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The Merchant Lords ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) are non-combatants and keep their distance from the melee.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c116" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c116" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is absent, the characters gain {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}. If {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is absent, they gain {@b 1 Reinforcement Point}. These reinforcements enter the battlefield at the start of the second round of combat.", + "The defenders that the characters chose with their Reinforcement Points for the '{@adventure Defend the Hall!|SoD|11|Burning Boulevard}' encounter will arrive to assist in this encounter 1 minute after it starts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambassador Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM}, wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG}, and can summon the {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG|Dancing Sword} {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), which he uses to make sure that his {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell succeeds (see 'Gateway to Fire' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon and activate {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}, a legendary {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG} ({@item Greatsword|XPHB}), as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}. This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 5d6} Fire damage and {@damage 5d6} Radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.", + "When it is an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} that commands the sword as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} makes two attacks instead of one. Regardless of who commands it, however, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} always deals an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a hit. {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} does not deal this Fire damage when wielded as a regular weapon.", + "{@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} is a curved sword with a bifurcated silver blade. Its surface is engraved in {@language Primordial|XPHB} (Igni) with: \"{@i There is no hero but Ziba, no sword but Zulfiqar.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} stole the famous blade from {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ages ago (see '{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}' on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gateway to Fire", + "entries": [ + "On his first turn of combat, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses his last {@spell Wish|XPHB} as an action to replicate the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, creating a portal into the {@book Plane of Fire|XDMG|5|Elemental Plane of Fire} in a location of your choice. Refer to {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14} for rules on casting wishes in combat, as the casting of the wish can be interrupted.", + "As soon as the portal is opened, a {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} steps through to aid {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} in battle. The portal remains open for 1 minute and cannot be dispelled. While the portal is active, roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each round to determine what emerges from it: another {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} (1), a {@creature Young Remorhaz|XMM} (2), a {@creature Salamander|XMM} (3), or a {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} (4). These enemies prioritize targeting and killing the Merchant Lords.", + "After the portal is opened, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} spends the rest of his turns attempting to stay alive (using the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action if needed) while using his {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB|Bonus Actions} to control {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall to 50 or below, he attempts to escape by casting the spell {@spell Plane Shift|XPHB} in order to flee back to the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will attempt to {@spell Counterspell|XPHB} every casting. If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unable to escape, he surrenders; the Kirati then bind him with {@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG} and take away the forked, metal rod he uses as a material component for the {@spell Plane Shift|XPHB} spell.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} arrogantly confesses to his actions, warning that the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} will not tolerate if he is harmed or imprisoned. Unfortunately for him, it does not sway the Kirati, who are not so easily intimidated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Besides the magical items he wields, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} wears two gold earrings worth 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, eight rings (four on each hand) emblazoned with jewels and bathed in gold worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a large chain necklace made of heavy gold. The necklace is decorated with a cut depiction of one of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}' main gates and holds a gorgeous {@item Sapphire|XDMG} at its center; it is worth 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Death to the Vizier", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accuse {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} of being the traitor and persuade the council of his guilt with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, or have otherwise discovered his many crimes and bring these charges to the council, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}\u2014in genuine frustration\u2014decides it is finally time to shed the facade.", + "Before he attacks, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s fangs and claws extend as his voice rises in fury: \"{@i How DARE you accuse me? I have sacrificed EVERYTHING for this city! WHO protected and civilized you when you landed on Kirat? ME! WHO unlocked the secrets of magic for you and scorched the beasts that clawed at your walls? IT WAS ME! WHO taught you to bind your slaves and serve the Nine Hells? WHO shielded your worthless cribs from the sorcery of your enemies? IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ME, YOU UNGRATEFUL SACKS OF MEAT! Instead of devouring those pathetic whores, I should have feasted on YOU! Who needs a council when a TYRANT can just as easily drag you to prosperity, KICKING AND SCREAMING IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "The layout and instructions for the battlemap of this encounter is the same as for the fight against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}.", + "Both {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and his cat familiar, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, assume their true fiendish forms before they attack. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death, knowing his body will reform in the lower planes upon his defeat, and far too proud to ever surrender.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s goal is to kill the characters and at least half of the Merchant Lords. If successful, he will compel the remaining Merchant Lords to elect him supreme ruler of Al'Kirat. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} seek cover and avoid becoming entangled in the battle; any other ally present joins the fight against the Vizier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Well Prepared", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} suspects that a confrontation with the characters is imminent, he prepares accordingly. He readies spells designed to counter their strategies and summons {@dice 1d4} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers} ahead of time to guard him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on his first turn of combat to summon {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, provided she is still alive. She then magically appears from the shadows, her eyes glazed over and the slave mark on her forehead glowing a blazing, bleeding red. Now under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}) is forced to fight the characters at the will of the Vizier.", + "Refer to the '{@adventure Slave Mark|SoD|1|Morgiana}' section of her entry. If the slave mark is suppressed, such as through a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is slain, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} realizes that she will die as soon as the suppression ends. Seeing as the Vizier is the only one with the knowledge on how to remove or neutralize the mark, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} resigns herself to her fate. She shares all she knows about the Vizier and tearfully bids farewell to the characters. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or a method to permanently suppress the mark can save her now." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bombardment", + "entries": [ + "At a time of your choosing\u2014preferably after the characters have addressed the matter of a traitor in the city but before they decide on how to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014the Anubians launch a massive bombardment upon the Hall of Memories. This assault expends the last of the Heka the Anubians had in reserve for the siege, but {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} deems it worth the expenditure, hoping this will kill what remains of the War Council inside.", + "As the barrage commences, powerful explosions shake the Hall of Memories, triggering the building to collapse. If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is alive, he teleports himself, along with the eight most important members of the council\u2014such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the devil delegation\u2014out to safety. The characters must act quickly to help those that remain inside to evacuate before the structure is reduced to rubble.", + "Although the characters themselves are guaranteed to escape, regardless of what they roll, a skill challenge will determine how many Merchant Lords they can successfully rescue as they do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "Let each character perform a Skill Check of their choice, provided the player can explain how that skill contributes to the evacuation. If a character has a feature or magical item that would significantly aid in the escape, that character rolls with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB}. Combine all the rolls of the party and then divide the total by the number of characters in order to obtain the average. For each point the average is below 20, it means that one Merchant Lord perished in the evacuation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The characters, along with all the surviving members of the War Council, assemble on the scorched boulevard outside\u2014 close to the remnants of the collapsed Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this phase of the siege. This will determine the level of support the characters receive later for their confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "Wounded and exhausted, the characters and the remaining members of the council converge outside the Hall of Memories, just beyond the wreckage of the building. Before long, civilians gather in droves around them to offer food and water, comfort the grieving, and tend to the injured.", + "This marks the lowest emotional point in the siege, the moment when all hope seems lost, just before the tide turns. As the citizens do their best to support the characters in whatever way they can, take your time to establish the atmosphere as one of grim perseverance in the face of doom. Orphaned children step forward to clean their armor, humans bow and pray to long-forgotten gods to bless them, and women wash the party's bruises with wet washcloths.", + "Then, once the atmosphere has been set, a miracle takes place. Just as the Kirati stand on the brink of collapse and victory seems but a distant dream, a new day will dawn\u2014and with it, hope. The sun rises from the east, its light signaling that the city survived the night, and from the illuminated skies up above\u2014the legendary Simurgh appears.", + "{@note Any magical items that restore their charges at dawn are replenished at this moment.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Herald of Hope", + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to present this legendary bird, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The warmth of the rising sun brushes your skin, and a gentle breeze sweeps through the streets, carrying with it a momentary peace. Suddenly, however, a commotion nearby grabs your attention as smiling Kirati gesture toward the sky.", + "High above, the smoke parts to reveal a beautiful sight: a colossal bird soaring gracefully through the azure sky. Its feathers gleam in every color of the rainbow, while glittering sparks dance with each flap of its wings. \"{@i It's the Simurgh! Look, Mom! The Simurgh!}\" children shout, leaning out of windows to catch sight of the legendary bird from their bedtime stories. As the Simurgh glides overhead, its sparkling feathers fall from the sky, like celestial stars drifting gently down to the city below." + ] + }, + "This is the Simurgh, a bird of myth and legend, believed to appear in the wake of great tragedies to grant second chances to those who have earned them. For the purposes of this appearance, it uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM} but does not engage in combat and always vanishes shortly after it arrives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feathers of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "Feathers from the gargantuan bird descend upon the city, drifting deliberately towards those worthy to receive them. These feathers land softly in the hands of some, are caught in the air by others, and gently fall upon the corpses of a precious few. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} (see its entry in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Feather of the Simurgh}) brings luck and vitality to the living, while rekindling the fire of life into the dead.", + "Any creature that catches a feather before it touches the ground, or has a feather land upon their body, {@b gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. If the creature is dead when it lands on them, the feather bursts into a radiant kaleidoscope of colors, restoring the creature to life as if affected by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. The restored creature also then gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. When restored to life by a feather that has yet to touch the ground or be first caught by another, the restored creature suffers none of the penalties to Attack Rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or Ability Checks normally caused by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} cannot restore life to a creature that has already been revived once before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Every player character is destined to have a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} land gently upon their body. Even if they are indoors, fate finds a way to ensure the feathers reach them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPCs", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati scramble to gather as many of the few feathers as they can. While some keep the feathers for their loved ones and others hoard them for profit, most decide to share them with the fallen. For each friendly named NPC that died in the siege, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a roll of 1, the NPC is blessed by fate, and is brought back to life as a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} lands upon their body. If the NPC is an ally of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, she makes certain they receives a feather.", + "To obtain an extra feather, the characters can attempt to persuade one of the fortunate Kirati who caught one. Doing so requires a {@dc 20} ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check and an offer of at least 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to trade for it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "True to legend, the Simurgh does indeed grant second chances\u2014but only to those never granted one before. Its feathers cannot breathe life into those who have already been revived once. As such, the miraculous arrival of the bird offers little to aid the Anubians, whose lives were already saved once by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The Simurgh, like a fleeting mirage, vanishes into the horizon as swiftly as it arrives. The colossal bird is last seen flying in the direction of O'grila\u2014a once beautiful land now torn to ruin, lacking in both hope and second chances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The feathers of the Simurgh grant all player characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Final Council", + "entries": [ + "The characters and the War Council convene near the ruined Hall of Memories, encircled by the throngs of civilians and soldiers who have gathered nearby. With the miraculous appearance of the Simurgh, hope rises like the light of dawn that now illuminates the city.", + "This is the final meeting that will decide the fate of Al'Kirat. Under the weight of this realization, all eyes turn to the characters for a plan, the heroes who alone possess the power to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and save the city.", + "All the characters need is a chance to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} directly and do what they do best. If {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s foresight is to be believed, the fall of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bring the Anubian army to its knees. Accomplishing this, however, is far easier said than done.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes Forward", + "entries": [ + "Convey to the players that the time to sit back and defend has passed. To save Al'Kirat, they must take the initiative and find a way into the {@adventure Ember Ring|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} head-on.", + "Give the characters as much time as they need to strategize and form a plan. Once they are ready, let them step forward to present their plan, both to the Merchant Council and the growing crowd of gathered citizens. Pressed to the brink, both the citizens and the council are prepared to rally behind nearly any plan the characters bring forward.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rashid's Proposal", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} still lives, he will propose the 'Unleash Devils' plan (see further below) after the party has had their chance to put forth a plan of their own. If the characters wish a different path, they must argue against his plan and succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check. While the council ultimately sides with the characters' proposal regardless of the outcome, the party gains {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "There are countless paths the characters can take to enter the coliseum and face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This section is left openended to give players the freedom to choose their approach. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has manipulated fate in order to ease this task, making it so that many viable routes to the Ember Ring will present themselves and the obstacles they will face to reach it will be diminished.", + "Below are several proposals that NPCs will bring up to the party while they discuss and plan what steps to take.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unleash Devils", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} has offered to summon a legion of devils to defend the city. The contract, drafted by {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, bears the signatures of several Arbiters and the Speaker of Truth. Now, it awaits only the signature of the council for the pact to the enacted.", + "According to the contract, the Church has agreed to summon 999 devils, composed of 666 {@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} and 333 {@creature Spined Devil|XMM|Spined Devils}. The infernal legion is commanded by an {@creature Erinyes|XMM} named {@creature Diabolica|SandsOfDoom}. The devils would be contractually obligated to defend the city until either the war ends or the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is destroyed.", + "As payment, the Church demands the right to operate outside the Temple of the Five Pointed Star but within the bounds of the city walls, where they could sell {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} to any willing to sign them. The contract states the devils can operate as such until they successfully claim a total of 999 souls, one for each devil sent to fight for the city.", + "Once the council signs the contract, powerful devils will step beyond the confines of the Temple for the first time in Al'Kirat's history. With the help of the Arbiters and dozens of {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps}, the devils inscribe a colossal pentagram onto the ground in mortal blood willingly given, opening a portal to Hell itself. From this portal, the legion of devils pour forth.", + "Joined by the characters and the Kirati army, the devils charge down Silk Street, surprising and overwhelming the Anubian defenses. As the devils spread through the Artisans' Quarter, drawing the gnolls into battle, the characters and their allies can seize the opportunity to break through the gates of the coliseum and challenge the Pharaoh.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} seeks to save the city, not out of compassion, but because he relishes the control he wields over it. Sadly, the well-being of its citizens or their souls is of little concern to him. He will propose this path to the council. If Rashid is dead, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} will approach the party instead to offer this solution." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "It will take 99 years for the devils to claim enough souls to fulfill the terms of the contract. They will primarily target humans, who are easiest to corrupt, and the poor, the most likely to undervalue the worth of their soul. Gradually, the Kirati will grow accustomed to their presence, and laws regulating their activity will diminish. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} will expand its grounds and influence, with new temples being constructed\u2014some sanctioned, others hidden\u2014across the region." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Free the Slaves", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has rallied over 1,000 enslaved beastfolk into a small army (see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}). However, he refuses to act against the Anubians unless the council agrees to a contract ensuring their freedom after the war. With the Kirati army nearing collapse, the Anubians have shifted their attention away from the Slums, focusing instead on Silk Street and the Palace Quarter. This provides the beastfolk with a strategic opportunity to exploit the distraction and pierce the Anubian defenses.", + "The council can be convinced to free all the slaves, and even abolish the practice, in exchange for the support of the beastfolk. In this case, a contract is signed and delivered to {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}, allowing the characters and a small team of elite soldiers to join the beastfolk's charge. The coordinated assault breaks into the Artisans' Quarter, allowing the beastfolk to scatter across the district and pincer the Anubian armies. With the Anubian army in disarray, the characters and their allies can enter the coliseum and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "For years, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} championed for the liberation of the enslaved, though she had neither the votes nor the leverage to see it come to fruition\u2014until now. She approaches the characters and recommends this course of action. If the party encountered {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} earlier in this {@adventure chapter|SoD|11|A City Under Siege}, his beastfolk envoys stand ready to also recommend this path." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tunnels Under the City", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} reveals the existence of a hidden tunnel, built by the Veiled Syndicate long ago, linking the Slums to the Artisans' Quarters. The council can be convinced to place their trust in the characters, allowing them to lead as many soldiers as the narrow tunnels can fit, and perform a surprise attack upon the coliseum.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} easily helps the characters locate the tunnel. The passage takes 30 minutes to traverse and leads to an abandoned butchery 60 feet away from the coliseum. From there, the Kirati soldiers launch a surprise attack, ambushing the defenders surrounding the Ember Ring before setting a perimeter to block Anubian reinforcements. While the soldiers keep the enemy army away, the characters can enter the arena to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "Knowledge of these tunnels is limited only to those familiar with the Veiled Syndicate's operations. The characters might learn of this hidden route from their allies within the organization, such as {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Alternatively, tieflings rescued from the lamia's harem of men may arrive to share this vital information with the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender & Parley", + "entries": [ + "The council can be convinced to surrender in order to entice {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to parley with the party. A formal document of surrender, signed by the council, can be crafted and scheduled to be delivered by the characters directly to the Pharaoh. If so, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} agrees to meet with them at the coliseum to negotiate the terms of surrender. Alternatively, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} would be willing to accept even a simple offer to parley\u2014provided the characters come alone.", + "This approach provides an easy way to stand before the Pharaoh, but it leaves the characters without access to Reinforcement Points unless they can find a way to bring their soldiers or allies into the arena.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} favors clever plans that involve subterfuge and conversation. If the party is allied with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, she proposes this path. She recommends deploying the Skylark to transport reinforcements from above (if it has been repaired) or flying allies in herself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Would Ammu Agree to Parley?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors an unspoken fear: that the characters might abandon the war and flee, taking the priceless {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} with them\u2014far beyond his reach. Any attempt by the characters to parley with Ammu means they would\u2014willingly\u2014be bringing all those relics back to him, an offer too good for him to refuse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters embark on their final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Merchant Lords spare no expense in ensuring they are well-equipped. Crates brimming with supplies and equipment are presented to the party, and to all ready to fight the Pharaoh. The level of support they receive depends on how many Merchant Lords they managed to save during the '{@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege}' phase of the chapter.", + "The characters receive 1,000 Treasure Points for every Merchant Lord that survived the night, plus an additional 10,000 Treasure Points if {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} survived. These points can be spent as if they were gold (1 Treasure Point = 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}) to obtain any magical item listed in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}. Unspent Treasure Points are wasted and not turned to gold." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Ember Ring", + "entries": [ + "The coliseum is the largest building in the Artisans' Quarter, located at the eastern end of Silk Street. After seizing control of the district, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} chose the coliseum as his command center, and has since used it to oversee the war, hold court, and exact punishment on prisoners of war. The characters must rally their forces and confront the Pharaoh here to put an end to the siege.", + "While the area immediately surrounding the coliseum is relatively well-defended, any army the characters muster that reaches this far should be able to surprise and overwhelm those defenders with ease. However, the majority of this force will need to remain behind to secure the perimeter and hold off enemy reinforcements while the characters and a small contingent of soldiers and allies confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players have {@b 10 Reinforcement Points} they can spend on allies to aid them for the final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Depending on how the characters arrive at the coliseum and what narratively fits the best, these allies may either accompany the party from the onset or arrive at a moment of your choice during the battle.", + "Depending on the choices the characters made during the siege, Special Enemies may appear during their fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see the '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}' section). For each Special Enemy the party must face alongside the Pharaoh, the players are granted an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} to spend. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar-Al-Fajr} grant {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Ember Ring' battlemap below. The coliseum suffered the devastating impact of Anubian magical artillery fired during the war's opening hours. There are numerous craters left behind by the artillery, rubble is strewn throughout the complex, and a large eastern portion of the structure has completely collapsed.", + "The breaches in the walls of this district have allowed red sand from the Wasteland to seep into the area, which the gnolls have ignored. While it is foreshadowing of things to come, the current amount of cursed sand is not enough to trigger the magical penalties associated with the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platforms", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls have outfitted the coliseum with several platforms to both facilitate movement between the galleries and to elevate speakers seeking to address the Pharaoh, connected to each other via wooden planks. These platforms rise 5 feet in height." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Arena", + "entries": [ + "The arena encompasses the central field of the coliseum, which rests 5 feet below the surrounding galleries.", + "A central platform holds chains meant to bind important prisoners of war (area 1a), while lesser prisoners are thrown into a pit surrounded by a makeshift pallisade (area 1b).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1a. Central Platform", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, who was captured in the '{@adventure Blaze of Fire|SoD|11|Yasar's Gambit}' event, is bound by two chains on the central platform. Each chain secures his wrist to a 400 pound iron block, which can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@dc 20} Strength check made with a weapon or tool capable of severing the binds.", + "His shredded clothing exposes deep, bleeding lacerations across his back, the result of the severe whippings he has endured at the hands of the Anubians.", + "Any player character or important NPC that is captured by the Anubians will likewise be chained beside {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and subjected to the same cruel punishment.", + "If the characters free him, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} aids the party in their battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|}. He currently has 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, has no Weapons or Armor (any soldier can provide him with a Weapon), and has two levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1b. Prisoner Pit", + "entries": [ + "Imprisoned within the pallisade are four {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}. To rescue them, they must either be hoisted out or broken free by destroying the pallisade (50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "When freed, the players may decide whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}. These soldiers have no weapons with which to fight. They must first reach the armory (area 5) to equip themselves, before they join the characters in the battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Galleries", + "entries": [ + "Hundreds of gnolls gather in the galleries encircling the arena, primarily comprised of nobles, high-ranking officials, and members of the Empire's elite caste. They are considered non-combatants and are merely spectators during any confrontation between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the characters. If any among them are attacked or intimidated, they quickly surrender or flee. If needed, you can use the {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] statistics to represent them. All of them speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, with a few also proficient in {@language Celestial|XPHB} and {@language Dwarvish|XPHB}.", + "While none of the nobles question the righteousness of the Pharaoh's cause, they harbor growing concerns regarding his choices. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has shown no desire to seek out any of the surviving Aru or to find the missing cities of the Empire to resurrect their lost kin. Furthermore, his behavior has grown disturbingly erratic and consumed by bloodlust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "Four {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballistae} stand above the galleries, spread out as you so choose across the area. These ballistae have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 15. They require an action to reload and another to fire, and they can shoot only once per round.", + "Attacks with it use either a creature's Ranged Attack Bonus or +6, whichever is higher. Each {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} is manned by two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}\u2014one to aim and fire, the other to reload.", + "The Anubians have stolen their bolts from the city walls, which are wrapped in grimpowder. On a hit, a bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether it hits or misses, it detonates upon impact, unleashing an explosion that deals 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in this area can attempt a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to halve the damage. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Dragon Roost", + "entries": [ + "The southern overlook serves as the momentary lair of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) and the mother of the brood assaulting Al'Kirat. Her roost is lined with pillars of hardened salt imported from the Fanged Mountains, which lowers the humidity of her lair and makes her stay more pleasant. Strewn across the area are the bones of captured tieflings, offered to the dragon as prey.", + "{@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is under the thrall of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, which {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wields to control her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mind Control", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} allows {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to exert control over {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} as if she was affected by a permanent {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. He is unable to dominate another creature in this way until {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or he dispels the effect on her. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only issue commands to {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} while holding the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}; otherwise, she stands in place and defends herself. The domination ends if either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} or {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is somehow freed from her mind control, she turns against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and battles him to the death. Afterward, she takes her consort\u2014{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} (if he still lives)\u2014 and her brood, and returns to the Fanged Mountains." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. High Overlook", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings was painstakingly hoisted up the eastern overlook of the coliseum, so that the Pharaoh could have a commanding view of the arena below. From this exalted position, seated on his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} directs the siege of the city and passes judgement on prisoners of war presented to him. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s regal pet, lounges beside him.", + "Flanking the throne, four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubians}\u2014two on each side\u2014stand ready to defend their monarch to the death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings is a golden platform with a short staircase that leads to a gleaming golden throne, where the Pharaoh presides. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms the light of the sun into an otherworldly red glow that surrounds the Pharaoh like a fiery halo when he sits on the throne.", + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect that affects the throne and a 10-foot radius around it. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are unaffected by this field. If the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is hit by the special bite attack of a fang dragon, it is dispelled for 24 hours." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Armory", + "entries": [ + "This is one of the several chambers that stretch beneath the galleries (the rest are not shown on the battlemap). While most of these spaces serve as momentary dwellings for the Anubian aristocracy, this one serves as an armory. Weapons, ammunition, and armors of various types line the walls.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Cages", + "entries": [ + "Two large wooden cages stand in the room. One holds four captive Kirati Soldiers, while the other secures valuable items or magical equipment (see 'Treasure'). The cages can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or broken open (30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "If the soldiers are freed, the players can choose whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} (see {@adventure page 292|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}). They immediately arm themselves with weapons and armor from the armory and rally to fight alongside the party against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The armory contains a selection of mundane weapons and armor of your choice.", + "Inside the treasure cage, an open chest holds eight {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing}, a {@item Potion of Invulnerability|XDMG}, a {@item Wand of Lightning Bolts|XDMG}, forty chunks of amber each worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, three pairs of {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}, and 1,000 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "Beside the chest is {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' equipment: a {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom|Spear +2} that deals an extra {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit, a {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|XDMG|Studded Leather Armor +1}, and a {@item +2 Shield|XDMG|Shield +2}. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} knows that his equipment is being held here and tries to obtain it if freed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arming Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "Any Kirati Soldier freed within the Ember Ring can use this chamber to equip themselves. If such a soldier ends the round here, they are assumed to have gathered the necessary gear to be ready for battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c117" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c117" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "When the characters and their forces march into the Ember Ring, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you step into the arena, you are met with the sight of hundreds of finely dressed Anubians filling the galleries, their attire more suited for court than for war. Red sand from the Wasteland covers the ground, and elevated wooden platforms crisscross above it as makeshift walkways. A large gray dragon roosts above an overlook, encircled by pillars of hardened salt, while Lord Ammu himself reclines above another, seated upon his opulent golden throne. Beside him lies a fearsome creature with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hind legs of a hippopotamus, whom the Pharaoh seems to regard as one would a pet. Ammu fixes his gaze upon you and speaks: \"{@i Approach, thieves and heretics. Even the condemned are granted their last words. Such, is my mercy.}\"" + ] + }, + "No matter how the characters approach, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will allow a chance to address him, ordering all Anubian forces currently attacking them\u2014if any\u2014to stand down. However, nothing they say or do can dissuade him from his path, as the influence of the Will has nearly consumed him. Not even the sight of the revived Divine Child could appease him now.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change in Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters who met {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} prior to the siege immediately notice the drastic change in his appearance and behavior\u2014otherwise it can be ascertained with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight} or {@skill Medicine}) check. His exposed bone, visible beneath the dangling flesh, is tarnished with a rust-red stain. His hands and feet tremble and twitch, and a faint, red light now glows from his eyes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Battle", + "entries": [ + "Once the party has had their chance to speak, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} says, \"{@i The thieves and heretics have uttered their last words. Now, I deliver my judgment. For the murder of the Divine Child, and for the endless profanities you have wrought upon our ancient cities and interred citizens, I sentence you all to death.}\" With his judgment delivered, the final battle for Al'Kirat begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "entries": [ + "All the Special Enemies that clashed against the characters during the siege, and survived, are here (except for {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}). These villains do not have the aid of any of their minions and they assist {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in combat. See {@adventure Encounter Reinforcements|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to see how many extra Reinforcement Points the party gets for each villain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "If present, the {@creature Efreeti|XMM} sits in an elegant chair near {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When addressed, he candidly reveals his role in sabotaging the city and the partnership he has now forged with the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia - Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is present and joins {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in battle against the characters only if they wield the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} against him. During the fight, she makes a final plea to urge them not to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Last Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} unleashes {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} upon the party while using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to command {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} into battle. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} targets the strongest enemies it can see, while {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} focuses on attacking spellcasters and breaking their spells. The eight {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} on the galleries work together to fire the four ballistae against the party, while the four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubians} remain at their Pharaoh's side\u2014attacking enemies from range until forced into melee.", + "For Ammu in this encounter, use the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}' statistics found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays seated on the Throne of Kings while casting {@spell Heal|XPHB} and {@spell Harm|XPHB} spells. He remains there unless forcefully moved or the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is broken. Ammu makes a deliberate effort to target the wielder of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} whenever possible.", + "By this point, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has received countless reports regarding the party and their strategies. He uses this knowledge to plan ahead whenever possible, and uses his Power Word: Forbiddance reaction to counter them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} to the encounter. Place the priests in a location of your choice. Each priest carries a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} chosen by you of 5th level or lower, containing a spell chosen to directly counter any of the characters' known strategies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Intervention", + "entries": [ + "At the start of a round of your choice, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} feels he has nearly lost the battle, he channels the celestial authority of his divine lineage to rend open a gateway into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} then beseeches Anubis, patron of the Anubian Empire, to intercede. When the time comes to narrate this event, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Golden blood seeps from Ammu's wounds, shimmering as he raises his clawed hand skyward. \"{@i Anubis! Hear your descendant! Through the blood we share, I claim the right to demand your divine intervention! Anubis, by my authority, I summon you!}\" At his command, the sky tears open, revealing a portal to a vast, purple cosmos. Streams of golden energy then pour from the portal into the Pharaoh, cloaking him in radiant light and a great surge of power. In response to the opening of the portal, all the red sand in and around the coliseum begins to rise, drawn upwards in swirling pillars, as if reaching towards the rift in the sky." + ] + }, + "The towers of red sand are a manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, yearning to pierce the veil of the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, drawn by the wellspring of life found within. The sand piles higher with each passing moment, but it will fall short of reaching the portal, as Anubis will close it at the end of the round.", + "Divine energies cascade down from the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} towards {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu}. {@b {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} gains 100 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}} and, while the portal remains open, {@b has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Portal Closes", + "entries": [ + "The portal will remain open only for this round. At the end of the round, Anubis\u2014Aru of Death\u2014 emerges from the rift. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The world suddenly grinds to a surreal halt. Colors bleed away, leaving only lifeless gray, and the only sound you hear is the thunderous beat of your own heart. Your eyes are drawn up towards the rift in the sky, as if compelled by a primal force. Emerging from it is a colossal figure\u2014bearing a human-like body, tanned and muscular, with the head of a jackal. Divine recognition floods you instantly\u2014this is Anubis, shepherd and judge of the dead, one of the Aru.", + "All around the coliseum, the gnolls collapse to their knees in reverence...all save for Ammu. The Pharaoh points directly at you and your allies, shouting words you cannot hear in the suffocating silence towards the god. Anubis then reaches into the rift, drawing forth an enormous scythe and, in one swift motion, uses it to sever the golden energy streaming between the portal and Ammu. The Pharaoh's ethereal cry of anguish pierces even the spectral silence.", + "As the rift begins to close and Anubis slowly fades into the cosmos from whence it came, the world's vibrancy and sounds begin to return. However, before vanishing completely, the Aru fixes his gaze upon you and your companions, his voice echoing within you like lightning in your soul: \"{@i This child of mine has broken our laws and endangered the Duaat. Reap his soul so that I may judge him.}\"" + ] + }, + "As the portal to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} closes, the towers of red sand crumble like rain onto the coliseum, blanketing the floor of the arena completely in dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "As Anubis departs, he bestows his blessing upon the characters, replicating the effects of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh is Vulnerable", + "entries": [ + "As the portal closes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} loses his {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Battlefield has Changed", + "entries": [ + "The arena (area 1 of the Ember Ring) has become a sea of red sand, with only the wooden platforms protruding above the dunes. In the arena, walking outside the wooden platforms is now {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defeating Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) will glimmer and restore him back to life shortly thereafter. As a result, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only be defeated if he is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} while no longer attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} or after the Ankh is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can only be destroyed while {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. While Ammu is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the creature wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} must make an attack targeting the Ankh while within 5 feet of it ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} 20); if successful, the spear pierces the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and destroys it.", + "While the majority of the Ankh's divine essence is absorbed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, its destruction unleashes rippling surges of Heka in all directions, concentrating in those who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} nearby. Creatures wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 300 feet absorb the powerful Heka and have all of their Ability Scores increased by 2, up to a maximum of 30." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to transfer the attunement of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child, done by performing the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}.", + "To enact the rite, an Aru (or {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, must recite its verses for 1 collective minute (10 rounds) while both {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Divine Child remain within 300 feet. The Pharaoh, in his current corrupted state, does not flee. To finalize the transfer of authority, five living creatures wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} must be present and give their approval by the end of the recitation (no action required).", + "Once the rite is completed, attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} passes from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, sever the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}' control over his body, and then use the Ankh to bring him back to life. At this stage of the battle, the characters will only focus on the first step.", + "While {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell must be cast to forcibly unattune him from the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} radiates incredible energy, granting even those not attuned to it limited access to its power. While holding the unattuned relic, a creature can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to cast the {@spell Heal|XPHB} spell without expending a spell slot." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has embedded itself so deeply within {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, that the great power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} was the sole barrier preventing him from becoming its complete puppet. When the Ankh is either destroyed or forcibly unattuned from Ammu, the Will is finally able to seize control. If {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is still alive by this point, such as if the party performed the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} quickly claims his life by taking over his body.", + "When you are prepared to begin the second phase of this encounter, narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh's body convulses, sending ripples through the arena as the red sand stirs to life. A bone-chilling scream, alien and far removed from Ammu's voice, echoes from the Pharaoh's body. Slowly, the body rises from the ground in rigid, unnatural movements. You sense something powerful controls him\u2014a will beyond his own.", + "From the churning dune around you, two colossal claws and a gnoll-like face are formed from the red sand, each mimicking the Pharaoh's motions. The jaw made of sand then envelops the body, and links with it through a stream of sand, before it greedily drinks his divine blood through the link. Another horrifying scream emanates from the moving corpse as the sand claws lash out erratically, tearing into everything in their path with reckless ferocity." + ] + }, + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has seized full control over {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse, controlling him as it would a red-rust skeleton in the Wasteland. Moreover, it has begun feeding on his divine blood\u2014pure undiluted celestial lifeforce\u2014which is forging into the Will a nascent form of sentience. In its infantile state, the sentience lashes out indiscriminately at all creatures in the area while it guards the Pharaoh's corpse and continues to suckle upon his divine essence.", + "For this encounter, utilize the statistics '{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} retreats back into the Wasteland when the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} takes the Pharaoh's corpse with it as it retreats, unless its control over the cadaver is severed via a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell.", + "The players gain an additional {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} to summon support. These reinforcements enter through the Ember Ring's main gate to aid the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnoll Nobles", + "entries": [ + "As the encounter commences, the nobles in the galleries scatter in panic. Any hostile creatures still present, such as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom}, or any Special Enemies, abandon the battlefield\u2014having no interest in fighting alongside this monster." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Feature: Sand Coffin", + "entries": [ + "If a creature other than {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stands in the sandy arena, and does not move during its turn or falls {@condition Prone|XPHB}, it sinks {@dice 1d4} feet into the sand at the end of the turn. Objects dropped into the sand sink {@dice 1d4} feet at the end of each round. Escaping the sand, or digging out another creature or object, requires spending 5 feet of movement for each foot the target has sunk into the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "'{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' has its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 100 for each character beyond four." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters try to imprison the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, their efforts will fail. The lamp will draw into itself an endless torrent of red sand, only to implode and deal 70 ({@damage 20d6}) Force damage to all creatures within 30 feet of the lamp and destroy it.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fulfilling the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "This final battle concludes each of the three Paths of Fate. The steps needed to achieve the proper ending for each of the paths are described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Devotion] requires the characters to absorb {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. To fulfill the Path of [Devotion], the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must be struck directly with the spear at least once during this phase of the encounter. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} must then be forced to retreat by reducing the possessed body to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} is unable to use its Shift Essence special reaction for the remainder of the encounter once the possessed body is struck at least once with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Benevolence] requires the characters to protect the Divine Child. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will attempt to claim the baby, drawn by their divine blood. To fulfill the Path of [Benevolence], the party must force the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} to retreat by reducing {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s possessed body down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, while ensuring the baby is neither harmed nor taken by the Will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "To fulfill the Path of [Erudition], the party must reduce the possessed cadaver of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and then cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell to sever the Will's control over it. This act causes all the red sand in the area to fall dormant, as the Will is forced to relinquish its grasp. {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse must then be touched by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, which automatically revives the Pharaoh and re-attunes him to the relic. The process leaves {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in a coma, from which he will awaken in {@dice 1d4} weeks.", + "At the beginning of the second round of combat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} teleports into the arena and attacks whichever creature holds the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. His goal is to destroy the relic before the party can resurrect the Pharaoh. To destroy the Ankh, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} must first reduce the creature holding it to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, then make an attack directly against the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom|Ankh} ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} 20), provided no one else seizes it before he can make the attack. A single hit with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} is enough to destroy the Ankh. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} retreats back to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair if he either succeeds or is reduced to 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or less." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ending Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "Fulfilling any of the three Paths of Fate ends the Siege of Al'Kirat and saves the city, bringing the story of {@i Sands of Doom} to a close.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is defeated, the noble caste of gnolls found at the coliseum\u2014some of whom are his extended family\u2014are left at the mercy of the characters. Killing them would only fuel the conflict further, and potentially incite other Anubian clans to rally against Al'Kirat. As such, rather than execute them, the Kirati army chooses to take them hostage and leverage their captivity to negotiate a resolution to the war. Without {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the nobles hold the power to assume provisional control of the Empire and, conditional upon their release from captivity, they command a full retreat of their forces.", + "Recognizing that the Anubian army remains far larger than the Kirati's, and an extended siege would undoubtedly destroy the city, the council votes to take any necessary measures to expedite the Anubian withdrawal\u2014making any concessions necessary to do so. As a result, barring a few extreme cases, no calls are made to imprison or execute Anubian generals, nor are any demands for reparations issued. After two days delegating the matter, hostages are exchanged between the two sides and, once the gnolls retreat from the city, the nobles are released. A ceasefire is then established and the Anubian army departs 1 week later.", + "The eastern end of the Palace Quarter, as well as the entirety of both the Artisans' Quarter and the Slums, are left devastated. The Artisans' Quarter is especially uninhabitable, with most buildings there either collapsed, inaccessible, booby-trapped, or surrounded by carnage and decomposing bodies. The city will need weeks to tally the dead, months to remove the rubble, and years to rebuild what has been lost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for Saving the City", + "entries": [ + "The oligarchy of Al'Kirat honors each character with 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, ownership of a parcel of land within the city, and a grand statue commemorating their deeds placed prominently near the coliseum. For those who choose to settle in Al'Kirat, they are offered a permanent position on the council with full voting rights on the laws of the city.", + "If the characters accept a position on the council, each is entrusted with a specific role in Al'Kirat's governance. The roles might range from managing the farms in the Field Quarter, overseeing diplomatic relations with foreign nations, taking on the mantle of Vizier and regulating magical practices (if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was deposed or killed), or even commanding the city's military forces. Each character is granted full authority to make rulings over their domain (as abided by law) and receives a stipend of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} every month to fund the administrative demands of their position." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} fall during the siege, a grand memorial spanning the length of Silk Street is held in her honor. The bulk of her considerable wealth, as outlined in her will, is designated to support the city's reconstruction and to fund extensive renovations in the Slums. The rest is either spread amongst her extended family or left in escrow to cover the debts the city accrued during the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} inherits a fourth of the Sultana's wealth, as well as control over the harbors of the city. This effectively grants her the resources to become the new 'Sultana' of Al'Kirat. Under her leadership, Al'Kirat becomes a far more welcoming city to outsiders and beastfolk\u2014for good and for ill. To accommodate the burgeoning population, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} spearheads the development of new towns across the Kirati badlands, sparking new conflicts with rebel beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Characters", + "entries": [ + "Unexpectedly, the player characters inherit collective ownership of Kunaten Keep and a sum of over 50,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, contractually designated exclusively for the reconstruction and upkeep of the settlement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Red Slums", + "entries": [ + "When the gateway to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} opened and the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} stirred within the city, a tidal wave of red sand surged into Al'Kirat. This sand pooled into the sunken ruins of the Slums, where the dead\u2014victims of the war\u2014lie buried beneath the Rust. There, they are cursed to rise again as tainted skeletons.", + "The combined weight of shattered masonry and red sand causes several sections of the Slums to collapse into the Syndicate tunnels hidden beneath the district. What remains is a fractured landscape of overlapping ground levels, linked by unstable bridges, crumbling passageways, and underground tunnels\u2014treacherous for all but those who learn to survive its dangers.", + "The Slums is left a quarantined wasteland\u2014haunted and treacherous\u2014where agents of the Syndicate, beastfolk rebels, Anubian stragglers, and the restless dead move unchallenged. Each in control of a different sector of the chaotic district, fighting for dominance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "By defeating both {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the characters advance to 11th level." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Epilogue", + "entries": [ + "Under the stewardship of the Anubian aristocracy, the war with Al'Kirat and O'grila will end, their armies will retreat back to the Ankhara, and their attention will turn instead towards the search for their buried cities and missing Aru. The Ankhara is transformed into the capital of a powerful yet isolationist nation of gnolls. Eastern O'grila becomes Anubia, while the western region will remain as O'grila but splinter into scattered and decentralized orc kingdoms.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "By striking at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, now that he is stripped of the Ankh's protection, the spear absorbs all the divine power contained within his blood. Unable to feed from this divine essence, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will gradually lose its new sentience and reverts to being the pervasive yet unseen curse of the Wasteland.", + "The destruction of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} dooms the Anubians. The light of the Aru, which had bestowed miraculous life upon those who rose during the Great Awakening, is now extinguished. As with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer merely manipulate them, but fully control them. For some, the dark indoctrination will take months; for others, years. Over time, the cursed sands will corrode their bones, staining them crimson and subjecting them to the same mindless domination the Will exerts over the red-rust skeletons. Manipulated by the Will, its corruptive sands will be brought willingly into the Ankhara, and the once-proud kingdom will fall once more.", + "Devoid of sentience, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will exert erratic and destructive control over its new gnoll armies. War will brew once more and each victim claimed will rise under the Will's influence, swelling the ever-growing horde. Then, when scarce life is left to claim, the horde will turn its sights on the Darakni at {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, heralding the next chapter in {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s mysterious design. This is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s desired future, with a powerful yet mindless {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} withdraws deep into the Wasteland, vanishing with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s body to feast upon his divine blood. This act imbues the Will with a permanent sentience whose behavior and mannerisms resembles that of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Whether this new awareness simply mirrors the Pharaoh's, or signifies a fusion of the two beings, remains unclear. What is certain is that the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer be an unseen force of dread, but a fully realized entity, bound to the Wasteland for eternity\u2014conscious, intelligent, and highly dangerous.", + "The ascension of a new Pharaoh, validated by the reappearance of {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, brings an end to the assaults on Al'Kirat and O'grila by the Anubian Empire. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} continues to maintain the light of the Aru within the hearts of the risen Anubians, ensuring they retain their protection against the full control of the Will, yet never enough to curtail its subtle influence. Under this taint, the Anubians are driven to expand ever deeper into the Wasteland, placing them in conflict with the centaurs of the east. In war, both of their blood will spill, feeding the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} and granting it more dead to control.", + "Now fully conscious, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} consolidates its skeletal legions within the {@adventure Sunken City of Anan'Thul|SoD|9}. From this stronghold, it spreads across the Wasteland, seeking lost Anubian cities whose locations are etched into its mind by the lingering imprint of Ammu. In every tomb it finds, the dead are slain anew and raised to serve. The army, now vast and unstoppable, will march north to {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, where it will clash with the Darakni and drive them back into the depths. Once victorious, the Will will claim the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|0|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} as its seat of power\u2014ushering in the next stage of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s plan. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} finds this future acceptable but imperfect, with a Will that serves her needs but cannot be controlled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh awakens from his coma several weeks after the siege, free at last from the grip of the Will. With a clear mind, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} opens communications with {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, and with his guidance, the Pharaoh uncovers the dark truth: {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} was responsible for the death of the Divine Child. Ammu shares this revelation with the Anubian populace and declares war on the elusive sphinx and her agents.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} embarks on a grand campaign to cleanse the Wasteland, meant to purge its corrupted sands, rediscover the buried cities of their ancient civilization, and search for the missing Aru. His campaign achieves remarkable success. Through the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, dozens of miles of Wasteland are purified and several long-lost Anubian cities are unearthed with their citizens brought back to life. For years to come, the Pharaoh devotes his efforts to systematically remove any Rust that flows into Anubian cities and purge any trace of the Will's influence from his citizens.", + "The Pharaoh's campaign greatly diminishes the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, causing the Darakni to gain ground against its skeletal armies and {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} to expand. As the last undead bastion in the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} nears collapse, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is forced to accelerate her plan before it's ready. This is the path she dreads the most: a weakened Will, the expansion of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rising in open war against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat_Finds_Peace.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat finds peace" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "What's Next?", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While {@i Sands of Doom} concludes with the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, your campaign doesn't have to end there. From this point on, you have the freedom to shape the unfolding story and guide your players into even greater challenges.", + "This book offers several unresolved plotlines to inspire your own adventures within the lands of Kirat. Whether it's the looming threat of the Darakni, the stirring of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the rebirth of the Anubian Empire, the fall of the Kingdom of O'grila, or the cryptic ambitions of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, each thread offers new opportunities for storytelling.", + "What follows is a brief summary of how the story could have continued had this book been longer. Feel free to use it as a springboard to craft your own continuation of the saga.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War of Ash and Dust", + "entries": [ + "The northern Wasteland is poised to become a vast battlefield, where swarms of Darakni rise from below to clash with the undead legions commanded by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}. These brutal conflicts will erupt around {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} and across many similar craters north of the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, in lands surrounded by the ruins of ancient Anubian cities.", + "This rising conflict will draw in all who dwell nearby. The Swine, peaceful and reclusive, will be forced to defend their thorn-shrouded cities from all directions. From across the sea, human crusaders of the northern kingdoms, infiltrated and compromised, will answer their ancient call to war in order to strike down demonic spawn risen from the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Old Kingdom}. Sensing the shift in the Darakni's attention, the beleaguered armies of dwarven gunslingers will launch a bold offensive to reclaim key underground highways linking several of their major cities\u2014some of which are found thousands of feet directly beneath Al'Kirat.", + "Meanwhile, deep in the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, multiple sphinxes\u2014each a clone of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}\u2014will convene in the venerable forge-city of Karak'Cik, once dwarven but now overrun with Darakni, to forge a new mysterious {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of their own design. Drawn from the stolen essence of gods, including Aku'Tal and the Divine Child, the relic holds a singular, dreadful purpose: to unseal the Gate of the Sixth Hour, opening a path into the Abyss of Sokar and heralding the prophesied return of Sera'Aku\u2014the only way to prevent this world from turning into ash and dust.", + "As the great serpent Sera'Aku, He Who Was Born Before Order, rises once more, his presence stirs the few surviving Aru. Frail but unyielding, these ancient gods convene in Ouro\u2014atop the sacred heights of O'grila, the holiest mountain of lost Anubia\u2014to seek the counsel of the Silent Snake before they wage war against their timeless adversary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Content", + "entries": [ + "Discover the expanding world of Sands of Doom at {@link https://mrrhexx.store}, where you'll find current and future adventures, supplements, and lore books set in this universe and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Sera_Aku_Rises.webp" + }, + "title": "Sera'Aku rises, and all turns to ash and dust" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix A: Timeline in Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "This appendix presents the {@table Timeline of Sands of Doom|SandsOfDoom} table, which chronologically maps out several key events in the story. {@b Day 0} of this timeline begins when the characters meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} at the end of {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}. From this moment onward, track the passage of time and use this table as a reference to follow events as they unfold. Events are color-coded to indicate the chapter they are most relevant to.", + "When using the Milestone system to track time, events that begin on Day 1 start at 5th level, while those that begin on Day 31 start at 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "March of the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "From Day 0 and up until Day 30 of {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian army consolidates its strength in and around {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, which is also where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} will choose to reside. Approaching the fallen Kirati fort during this time is suicide. Any hexagon the party explores within 8 miles of Kunaten automatically triggers a random '{@adventure Anubian|SoD|6|Anubian}' or '{@adventure Orc|SoD|6|Orc}' encounter. For every consecutive such encounter in this region, roll one additional die when rolling for each enemy in an encounter.", + "On Day 30, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} leads the Anubian army out of {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, beginning their march toward the city of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. In his absence, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Asmara} assumes command of Kunaten. Starting from this point, the party will have a chance to approach and infiltrate the keep. Details on the state of the settlement following the army's departure can be found on {@adventure page 178|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}.", + "Between Day 30 and Day 60, the Anubian army advances in a massive column across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. The main force progresses at a pace of roughly 4 miles per day (or two hexagons a day). Along the way, they deploy scouting warbands of Anubians and orcs to sweep across the dunes. These scouts inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} of all they see.", + "Throughout the long march, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rides atop the Throne of Kings, carried like a living god by dozens of Anubian slaves. As the throne produces an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect (see its entry on {@adventure page 320|SoD|11|High Overlook}), Ammu is well protected from magic throughout the journey. When the army sets up camp, Ammu takes residence in his royal tent, where he holds court with the Anubian nobles that accompany him. Refer to {@adventure page 332|SoD|13} on Appendix B for more on the royal tent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Table Color Codes", + "entries": [ + "The table in this appendix is color-coded for the chapters the events are most relevant to, as detailed below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Green|6bbe46}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Enchanted Gala that takes place in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color White|ffffff}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Anubian excavation of {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Yellow|f7ec0f}", + "entries": [ + "Events relevant to {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. It also includes the phases of the moon, used to find the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red", + "entries": [ + "Tracks {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s movements and those of his army. Some events are also relevant to {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Blue", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s movements and enviromental effects of the dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Events. Starting from 5th level." + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "0", + "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SoD|5|Temple of Time}." + ], + [ + "{@color 1|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b Full Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 2|f7ec0f}", + "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SoD|2|Westspire Mountains}." + ], + [ + "{@color 3|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + ], + [ + "{@color 4|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 5|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + ], + [ + "{@color 6|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 7|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 8|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b First Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 9|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} in {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and lairs at its pinnacle for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 10|6bbe46}", + "Invitations to the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are sent." + ], + [ + "{@color 11|ffffff}", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9}." + ], + [ + "{@color 12|ef3837}", + "Eastern {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} collapses and surrenders to Anubia." + ], + [ + "{@color 13|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SoD|9|The Ziggurat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 14|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 15|f7ec0f}", + "The Black Company obtains one half of the Scarab Key and begin their search of the other." + ], + [ + "{@color 16|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b New Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 17|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s excavation reaches its midway point." + ], + [ + "{@color 18|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} casts the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell upon the characters, if aware of them." + ], + [ + "{@color 19|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 20|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 21|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uncovers {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus." + ], + [ + "{@color 22|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 23|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is at its {@b Third Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 24|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + ], + [ + "{@color 25|47c5dd}", + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + ], + [ + "{@color 26|f7ec0f}", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} is enthralled by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}." + ], + [ + "{@color 27|47c5dd}", + "{@creature 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It also provides background information and roleplay tips for several key NPCs.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "data": { + "renderCompact": { + "isSkipRootName": true + } + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu and his pet Ma'rut" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 329 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_Commands.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu commands the Anubian army" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Skeletons_Rise.webp" + }, + "title": "Skeletons rise to serve the Will of the Sands" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking.", + "The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in {@i Sands of Doom} are detailed in this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Footmen", + "entries": [ + "Footmen form the backbone of the Anubian army, trained to move as a unit and draw the enemy to them. Anubian tactics often hinge on a large contingent of footmen arrayed in a phalanx at the front, tasked with shielding the backline even at the cost of their lives.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Footman", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "entries": [ + "Also called 'mongrels', the harshest insult one can give to a gnoll, these reavers are clanless mercenaries who fight for coin. These berserkers chafe at the rigid structures and military doctrine of the Anubians, choosing instead to charge alone towards their enemies with no regard for strategy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Reavers use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, enabling them to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "entries": [ + "Scouts usually move miles ahead of their battlegroup in search of their targets. These gnolls train how to vocalize their howls and yips so that they can be heard through great distances, which they use to alert their companions of incoming danger. The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Much like the reavers, Anubian rogues use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, which they use to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A cleric is a gnoll so favored by the Aru that they are able to channel powerful divine blessings through the use of Heka, found within the amber they always carry. In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "entries": [ + "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The demonic drums wielded by the enchanters are magical instruments that serve as their spellcasting focus for spells. As an action, any creature that beats the drum while laughing can cast the spells {@spell Dissonant Whispers} or {@spell Tasha's Hideous Laughter} without the need for a spell slot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "entries": [ + "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 335 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anubian_challenges.webp" + }, + "title": "An Anubian brute challenges a Kirati soldier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 337 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} with the following changes: it is a Huge-sized creature, has 252 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 18, it has the Legendary Resistance trait (3/day), and all its attacks deal one additional dice of damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 338 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 338 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Fang_Dragon.webp" + }, + "title": "Fang Dragon" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 339 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anamnesis.webp" + }, + "title": "Anamnesis" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy" + } + ] + }, + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} to pursue her goal, while {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two allpowerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Souk", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Packs of Creatures", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Kirati_defend.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati soldiers defend their city" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Beasts", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Soldiers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix C: Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "In this appendix, you'll find an overview of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that appear in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can pass freely into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, a creature may only attune to one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an additional 2. These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a {@spell Harm|XPHB} spell or a {@creature Mummy|XMM}'s cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can instinctively recognize another object as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} gains the ability to understand the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning.", + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an Aru is both {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The Spell Save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is 20. Relic spells that require an Attack Roll use a +11 Spell Attack Bonus. If a Spellcasting Ability is required, it is Charisma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for Druid, Cleric, and Paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "List of Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} found in {@i Sands of Doom} are listed here in alphabetical order. All {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Relic Locations", + "colLabels": [ + "Divine Relic", + "Location it is Found" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Nemisis})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}", + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Gorgoroth})" + ], + [ + "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}", + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3})" + ], + [ + "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}", + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + ], + [ + "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}", + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8})" + ], + [ + "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Lilith})" + ], + [ + "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6})" + ], + [ + "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Asmara})" + ], + [ + "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}", + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}).", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 345 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Bronze_Staff.webp" + }, + "title": "Bronze Staff" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Regalia of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "Only the wielder of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can attune to more than one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time\u2014and only while wearing the {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom}, the ceremonial headdress of the Anubian Pharaoh. While adorned with the Nemes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is able to attune to the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, in addition to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Together, these three relics form the Regalia of the Pharaoh, granting dominion over life, land, and subjects.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} bestows the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} upon {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), empowering him as a reward for his unwavering loyalty.", + "The {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom} is detailed in the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom} stat block in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. The top of the hourglass bears a crown depicting two triangular towers and a brass ribbon in the shape of stretched out wings. A perfectly cut emerald rests placed at the center of the wings.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Emerald_Hourglass.webp" + }, + "title": "Emerald Hourglass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Golden_Spear.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden Spear" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the large gemstone.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix D: Genies in Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "This appendix includes an overview on the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, guidance on how to handle their powerful wishes, and a detailed description of the rules that bind them.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Laws of a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A noble genie may grant up to three wishes for itself and one to a mortal every 99 years.", + "Once a genie extends an offer to grant a wish to a creature, the offer becomes irrevocable for the next 99 years. The genie then cannot offer another wish until the previous one is either fulfilled or 99 years have elapsed. During this period, the genie is compelled to remain within 99 miles of the creature and is forbidden from causing harm to it or its allies, though it is under no obligation to provide assistance if it has not desire to do so. Moreover, the genie will be immediately teleported to within 30 feet of the creature if the phrase, \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" is spoken aloud.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Unbreakable Laws", + "entries": [ + "Genies must abide by certain immutable laws that govern the extent of their wish-granting abilities. These laws are not subject to the whims or desires of individual genies; they are universal and inescapable. Wishes that violate any of these established rules are the only ones that a genie can refuse to grant, once it has permitted a creature to make a wish.", + "Fulfilling a wish that directly breaks these laws has a high likelihood to lead to the genie's death. Therefore, a genie will never willingly agree to fulfill such a wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "It Must Begin With \"I Wish\"", + "entries": [ + "The wisher must begin their statement with the words \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" followed by the explicit content of the wish itself. The entire wish must be delivered in one uninterrupted flow of speech. A pause of at least 3 seconds indicates the end of the wording of the wish. There is otherwise no limit to the length of a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only One Wish Can Be Granted", + "entries": [ + "A genie is able to grant a single wish to a mortal every 99 years. Moreover, an individual can be the recipient of a genie's wish only three times throughout their life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Is Irreversible", + "entries": [ + "Wishes are isolated events; one cannot be used to amend, affect, negate, or counteract another previously or subsequently granted wish; neither can a wish be used to create another wish. For instance, a wish for 'infinite wishes' or to 'transfer my wish to another creature' would be ineffective, as one wish cannot affect another. Once a wish has been granted and its effects have transpired, it is sealed and immutable. Likewise, any object conjured by a wish cannot be destroyed, influenced, or altered by another wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only A Mortal May Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie can only fulfill the wishes of beings with a finite lifespan. Immortal beings, sentient Constructs, timeless Undead, and other living entities devoid of a natural life cannot be granted a wish, nor can they be the direct target of a wish. While these beings may experience indirect consequences\u2014either beneficial or detrimental\u2014as a result of a wish, they cannot be the direct focus of any wish.", + "The sole exception to this rule is when a genie makes a wish for its own benefit.", + "{@note {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine lineage excludes him from being considered a mortal. As a result, he cannot be directly affected by a wish, nor can a wish be granted on his behalf.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Impossible Cannot Be Made Possible", + "entries": [ + "Genies are incapable of granting illogical, nonsensical, or paradoxical wishes, as their magic is bound by the fundamental laws of the universe. For instance, a request to create a square circle, or to exist and not exist at the same time, would be inherently impossible. Likewise, to wish for invulnerability to all that could harm you is unattainable, as the term 'all' encompasses an infinite spectrum of possibilities\u2014including those that no longer, would never, or may or may not someday exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Matter Cannot be Created Nor Destroyed", + "entries": [ + "Genies cannot create matter from nothing, nor can they erase it from existence. Wishes that involve the creation of an object or substance must have them be appropriated from somewhere else in the universe. Therefore, a genie is also incapable of creating something that does not already exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Changes Only The Present", + "entries": [ + "Wishes cannot alter the past or dictate the future; genies can only act upon the present moment. For example, requests to make a creature live forever are un-grantable, as they necessitate a guaranteed future state that cannot be controlled. Consequently, any wish that demands an irreversible or permanent state, such as any wish containing terms like 'always,' 'never,' or 'forever,' are impossible to grant. However, because universal law regards the entirety of the current day as the present, a wish may alter events in the past, so long as those events transpired within the same day the wish is enacted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Enslaved by the Aru", + "entries": [ + "The Aru devised a means of bypassing several Unbreakable Laws by forcing genies to target themselves with a wish, forcing them to transform into living wishes that could perpetually reproduce the required effect across millennia. Notable examples include the vortex of air atop {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and the {@creature Terrakhet|SandsOfDoom} at its base." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interpreting a Wish", + "entries": [ + "While genies have broad discretion in interpreting the exact wording of a wish, they are required to act in good faith when doing so. If a genie fulfills a wish with a bad faith interpretation of the wording, the wish is treated instead as one of the three wishes it is permitted to make for itself every 99 years. If the genie has already exhausted its three wishes, the wish fails altogether. In either scenario, the mortal is permitted to restate their original wish or make a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes in Play", + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish functions as a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, with these changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Genies do not suffer any penalties when using their wishes to produce effects beyond duplicating spells of 8th level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time to Cast", + "entries": [ + "A wish always requires 1 round to cast, even if it replicates a spell with a different casting time. The genie starts casting the spell on its turn as an action, and completes it at the start of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Counter a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish cannot be countered or dispelled, but it can be interrupted (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Interrupting a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie must focus intently when casting a wish, maintaining concentration as if sustaining a spell. If the genie fails its Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain concentration, the casting is interrupted. The wish is not lost, but the genie must begin the casting anew on its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Innate", + "entries": [ + "Spells that require {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Line of Sight", + "entries": [ + "If the wish demands a target, the genie must have a clear line of sight to the target. Further, no such target can be more than 1 mile away from the genie." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Saving Throws", + "entries": [ + "If the wish requires a creature to make a {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} on the turn it is cast, the target automatically fails that {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. Any future {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} required from the effects of the wish (which use a {@dc 25}) are resolved as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Genies of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "There are four imprisoned genies in {@i Sands of Doom}. The characters can find a powerful artifact, the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, within the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}, detailed on {@adventure page 285|SoD|10|Magic Lamp} in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. This artifact contains one of the imprisoned genies ({@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}) and can be used to free the three others that remain scattered across Kirat.", + "These genies were imprisoned long before the fall of Anubia and have no knowledge of the Darakni, the Cataclysm, or any events of the current era.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ferrus", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Ferrus" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ferrus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ferrus.webp" + }, + "title": "Ferrus" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Mirage" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Mirage (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Mirage.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirage" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shamal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Shamal" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Shamal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Shamal.webp" + }, + "title": "Shamal" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ziba", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|XMM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the {@adventure Treasury of Sekhmet|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "name": "Ziba" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ziba (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ziba.webp" + }, + "title": "Ziba" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix E: The Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "This appendix lists the magical items that characters can purchase at the Grand Bazaar in Al'Kirat. The information here is meant to be shared with players, allowing them to freely browse the selection of items and see their prices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "To purchase a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of dedicated searching and negotiating in the Grand Bazaar. However, a single character can find and purchase multiple magical items within this timeframe without requiring additional time.", + "Alternatively, characters may bring their own items to be enhanced with any of the enchantments presented in this appendix, provided they pay the appropriate price. The enchantment process takes two full work days, with the enchanted item being available for pickup from the vendor at the end of the second day. Only nonmagical items, or items containing enchantments from this appendix, can be enchanted in this manner.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "When purchasing magical items or enchanting an item in the bazaar, you must adhere to the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can purchase or enchant a single item with up to two magical effects from the Enchantment section of this appendix, provided all requirements are met.", + "An item cannot have more than one instance of the same enchantment applied to it.", + "A creature cannot benefit from to two or more items that hold the same enchantment.", + "None of the Weapon, Armor, or Foci enchantments require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + "An item that possesses magical effects beyond those found in this appendix cannot be enchanted using these rules." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prices", + "entries": [ + "The prices for all enchantments are listed beside the name of the enchantment. The total cost of a purchased magical item is equal to the sum of the item's base cost and the costs of any desired enchantments applied to that item.", + "If a character brings their own item to be enchanted, they are only required to pay for the enchantments themselves and not the base cost of the item." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Selling Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "Characters can sell any magical items they find during their adventures in {@i Sands of Doom} at the Grand Bazaar.", + "Similar to purchasing a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of work to sell a magical item. However, a single character can sell multiple items within this timeframe without requiring additional time. When players sell their magical items in the Grand Bazaar, the items are sold at half of their stated value.", + "For magical items or enchantments listed in this appendix, use the prices provided determine their value. However, for items or enchantments not found in this appendix, you can refer to the general guidelines outlined below to establish their worth. Note that a GM may change the value of a magical item at their discretion.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Uncommon", + "entries": [ + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rare", + "entries": [ + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Very Rare", + "entries": [ + "8,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Artifact / Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "No market for this magic item." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Enchantments", + "entries": [ + "Characters have the option to purchase items that already possess these enchantments. Alternatively, they can have their existing items enhanced with these enhancements.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be placed on weapons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon +1 (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to provide a +2 bonus instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Power (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is created, choose a damage type between Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Whenever the weapon strikes a target, it deals an additional {@damage 1d4} damage of the chosen type.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} damage of the chosen type instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Bond (400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "This weapon returns to your hand immediately after it is used to make a Ranged Attack.", + "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a {@variantrule Free Action|XPHB} to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Focus (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you can use your Spellcasting Ability for the attack and damage rolls using this weapon, rather than Strength or Dexterity as is normal for its weapon type. Further, this weapon can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for you if it isn't already." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magically Sharpened (800 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You score a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with this weapon on a roll of 19 or 20. Additionally, you roll an additional weapon damage die on a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with this weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to grant a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} on a roll of 18, 19, or 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armors", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to armor. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be actively wearing the enchanted armor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hardened Armor (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "Any {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Resistance (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to a specific damage type. The damage type is determined when the enchantment is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Psychic, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor +1 (3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shields", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to shields. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be holding the enchanted shield in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shield +1 (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Redirect Damage (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to target a creature within 5 feet of you that is taking damage. You magically take the damage instead of the target. This enchantment doesn't transfer any other effects that might accompany the damage, and this damage can't be reduced in any way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deflect Attacks (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} against the attack's damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foci", + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to Small-sized objects, including weapons and shields but not armor. To benefit from or activate their effects, the creature must be holding the enchanted object in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arcane Mitigation (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you take damage, you may use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to expend one spell slot and reduce that damage by an amount equal to five times the spell slot's level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Control (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You gain a +1 bonus to your Spell Save DC and Spell Attack Bonus. Additionally, you can use an action to recover a spell slot of up to 3rd level. Once you've regained a spell slot in this way, you can't do so again before you complete a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Potency (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is made, you choose a damage type from: Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Spells that you cast ignore {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to damage of that type." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "This section contains a wide variety of magical items that are distinct from weapons, armor, and similar equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "entries": [ + "Potions must be consumed in their entirety for a creature to gain their benefits. A creature can consume a potion that it is holding as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Healing Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} when you drink this potion, the amount equaling the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} (cost: 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 2d4 + 2}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG} (cost: 150 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 4d4 + 4}", + "{@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG} (cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 8d4 + 8}", + "{@item Potion of Supreme Healing|XDMG} (cost: 1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 10d4 + 20}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mana Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom} (cost: 350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} (cost: 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}). {@dice 2d4 + 2}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elixir of Health (100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Elixir of Health|XDMG}, it cures any disease afflicting you, and it removes the {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, and {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Water Breathing (150 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "You can breathe underwater, or while submerged in quicksand, for 1 hour after drinking this {@item Potion of Water Breathing|XDMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Invisibility (200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Invisibility|XDMG}, you become {@condition Invisible|XPHB} for 1 hour. Anything you wear or carry is invisible with you. The effect ends early if you attack or cast a spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Resistance (250 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Resistance|XDMG}, you gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to one damage type for 1 hour. The damage type is determined when the potion is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic, Radiant, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Vitality (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, it removes all of your levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} and cures any disease or poison affecting you. Further, for the next 24 hours, you regain the maximum number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for any {@variantrule Hit Dice|XPHB} you spend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "A {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG} bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If you can understand the language scribed on the scroll, you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without the need for a spell slot or having to provide any components. Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, and the scroll itself crumbles to dust.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, any creature can cast a spell from a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG}, regardless of their class or spell list. Additionally, no Ability Check is needed for casting a spell of a level higher than your character level.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, tasked with overseeing the regulation of magic in Al'Kirat, has banned the sale of {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} of 6th level or higher.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Spell Scrolls", + "colLabels": [ + "Spell Level", + "Save DC", + "Attack Bonus", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "13", + "+5", + "50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "13", + "+5", + "100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "15", + "+7", + "200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "15", + "+7", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "17", + "+9", + "700 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Items", + "entries": [ + "The {@table Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom} table below features a selection of unique enchanted items available for purchase at the Grand Bazaar. As your GM for the descriptions of these items, which can be found in the Dungeon Master's Guide.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanted Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Attunement", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Pair of Sending Stones}", + "No", + "250 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Goggles of Night|XDMG}", + "No", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Climbing|XDMG}", + "No", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Sovereign Glue|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Saddle of the Cavalier|XDMG}", + "No", + "450 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Boots of Elvenkind|XDMG}", + "No", + "650 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Elvenkind|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "850 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Efficient Quiver|XDMG}", + "No", + "1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Hat of Disguise|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Archery|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Eyes of the Eagle|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Necklace of Adaptation|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gloves of Missile Snaring|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "1,600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Periapt of Wound Closure|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Jumping|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "2,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Helm of Telepathy|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "3,400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gauntlets of Ogre Power|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Gem of Seeing|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "5,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Free Action|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Evasion|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Amulet of Health|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "7,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Belt of Dwarvenkind|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "8,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}", + "Yes", + "10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Poisons", + "entries": [ + "Below are several poisons for sale, with the prices provided being for a single dose of the poison. 'Injury' poisons can be applied to any object that deals Piercing or Slashing damage, and must be delivered through a wound. A creature must swallow an entire dose of 'ingested' poison to suffer its effects. Lastly, a creature that touches an object smeared with a 'contact' poison for at least 1 minute suffers its effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent Venom (Injury. Cost: 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern Poison (Injury. Cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must make a {@dc 15} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Truth Serum (Ingested. Cost: 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or become {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} for 1 hour. The poisoned creature can't knowingly speak a lie, as if under the effect of a {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Midnight Tears (Ingested. Cost: 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature that ingests this poison suffers no effect until the stroke of midnight. If the poison has not been neutralized before then, the creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 31 ({@damage 9d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crawler Mucus (Contact. Cost: 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or be {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} for 1 minute. The poisoned creature is {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}. The creature can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Desert Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "This section contains a list of magical items exclusive to the lands of Kirat, which the characters can purchase in the Grand Bazaar. As these magic items are unique, once purchased, no other of its kind can be found.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Bottle_of_Endless_Sand.webp" + }, + "title": "Bottle of Endless Sand" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": 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and Mechanic Design.} Fermin Caballero (({@link MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx}))", + "{@b Editor.} Elena Nozdrina (artstation.com/elenanozdrina)", + "{@b Graphic Designer.} Viktoriya Fajardo ({@link viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com|https://viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com})", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illustrations", + "entries": [ + "{@b Book Cover.} Ilse Gort ({@link cara.app/ilsegort|https://cara.app/ilsegort})", + "{@b Alternate Book Cover.} Elena Nozdrina", + "{@b Cartography.} Elrose Balan ({@link behance.net/the_d12rose|https://behance.net/the_d12rose}), Dominika Dénes ({@link instagram.com/fankiiiart|https://instagram.com/fankiiiart}), Zachary ({@link patreon.com/TDMaps|https://patreon.com/TDMaps}).", + "{@b Creatures & Scenes.} David Chen ({@link davidchengallery.com|https://davidchengallery.com}), David Yáñez ({@link artstation.com/davidyanezart|https://artstation.com/davidyanezart}), Elena Nozdrina, Kim Van Deun ({@link eyesintheforest.com|https://eyesintheforest.com}).", + "{@b Magical Items.} Elena Nozdrina, Elrose Balan", + "{@b DM Screen.} Elrose Balan", + "{@b Licensed Art.} Dean Spencer, Eric Lofgren" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Thanks", + "entries": [ + "Belle Marie Sivak, Caitlin Eskro, Elena Nozdrina, Pedro Emanuel Teixeira Marques, Paul Christian, Preston James Scott" + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Content Warning", + "entries": [ + "This book explores mature themes, including sexual content, suicide, light nudity, graphic violence, infanticide (visual depiction of a {@adventure dead infant|SoD|4|NPC Developments}), and crucifixions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Licenses and Permissions", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dean Spencer", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2015 Dean Spencer, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link deanspencerart.com|https://deanspencerart.com}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eric Lofgren", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2021 Eric Lofgren, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link ericlofgren.net|https://ericlofgren.net}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zatanna Font", + "entries": [ + "This work uses the Zatanna Misdirection font, with no changes made, as presented by 'jonathonf' here: {@link https://github.com/jonathonf/solbera-dnd-fonts/tree/master/Zatanna%20Misdirection}", + "The font is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The license can be found here: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5th Edition D&D", + "entries": [ + "This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.1 and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", + "To view a copy of this license, visit: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/}", + "The SRD 5.1 is © 2016 Wizards of the Coast LLC.", + "The following content is designated as Product Identity: all artwork, proper names, characters, monsters, locations, and storylines specific to this book and setting. This content is © 2025 Fermin Caballero, and may not be used without written permission." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Preface", + "entries": [ + "I had no idea how much my life would change the day I gathered the courage to tell my parents I was quitting my job in customer support to chase the craziest of dreams: making a living creating gaming content on YouTube. Not only did my parents support me\u2014they believed in me enough to buy me a brand-new computer to give it a real shot. Fate seemed to smile on me, as the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\u2014 one of the most popular games of all time\u2014coincided with my decision to start, and it catapulted me into a loving and incredible community I was fortunate enough to build. To me, it always felt like destiny.", + "My journey shifted again the night I stumbled onto a livestream of a peculiar group of voice actors playing {@i Dungeons & Dragons}. I was immediately hooked. That moment led me into the world of tabletop games, and eventually to the love of my life\u2014now my fiancée\u2014who I met playing it. She was, in fact, the one who encouraged me to move away from Skyrim and dive into D&D content on Youtube, a leap I was once hesitant to make.", + "Every meaningful step I've taken since\u2014every bold, life-altering decision, including the creation of the very Kickstarter that made this book possible\u2014can be traced back to her. Some choices I questioned. Some I feared. But she always saw the way forward long before I did. Now, I'm a devoted believer.", + "To you, Caitlin\u2014my very own Prophecy\u2014thank you, for guiding me on this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "charoption": [ + { + "name": "Jackalwere", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 189, + "optionType": [ + "CS" + ], + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|XMM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|XMM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} within the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ], + "hazard": [ + { + "name": "Sandstorms", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB}.", + "Movement is considered {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB} inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sandstorm Timing", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WTH" + }, + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|XPHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|XPHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of quicksand in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the quicksand encompasses. Each 5-foot square of quicksand must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into quicksand immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the quicksand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever quicksand is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the quicksand is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the quicksand is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the quicksand. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of quicksand anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely quicksand somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|XPHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|XPHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} of 10 and 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|XPHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|XPHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table found on page 171.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD" + } + ], + "hazardFluff": [ + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Quicksand.webp" + }, + "title": "Quicksand" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dunevine.webp" + }, + "title": "Dunevine" + } + ] + } + ], + "variantrule": [ + { + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "ruleType": "VV", + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are {@variantrule Vulnerability|XPHB|Vulnerable} to Fire damage. At the end of each {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB|Resistant} or {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Full Cover} grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|XDMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + } + ], + "condition": [ + { + "name": "Dehydration", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heatstroke", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "language": [ + { + "name": "Anubian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}" + ], + "typicalSpeakers": [ + "{@creature Gnoll||gnolls}", + "{@creature Gnoll Pack Lord||gnoll pack lords}", + "{@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu||gnoll fangs of Yeenoghu}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anamnesis (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Titan (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + "page": 7, + "type": "rare" + } + ], + "item": [ + { + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 345, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spark of Life and Death", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Heal|XPHB}, {@spell Harm|XPHB}, and {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} without the need for spell slots or material components, and at a range of 90 feet. When you restore a dead creature to life three times in this way, you can't do so again until next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light of Life", + "entries": [ + "You can activate this feature as a free action, even if you are dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to take actions. Once you activate this feature, you cannot do so again until the end of your next turn.", + "The Ankh of Life glimmers with a luminous, crystalline radiance. You are then freed from all curses, poisons, diseases, conditions, and regain 100 hit points. If you are dead, you are restored back to life, with your mortal wounds sealed and any missing body part restored to an incomplete but functional state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Bless|XPHB} and {@spell Purify Food and Drink|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Aid|XPHB} and {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|XPHB} and {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Aura of Life|XPHB} and {@spell Death Ward|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Greater Restoration|XPHB} and {@spell Hallow|XPHB}" + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "heal", + "harm", + "bless", + "purify food and drink", + "aid", + "lesser restoration", + "daylight", + "remove curse", + "aura of life", + "death ward", + "greater restoration", + "hallow" + ], + "daily": { + "3": [ + "raise dead" + ] + } + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shadow Passage", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to teleport to a location within 500 feet of you. The location can be a place you can see, one you can visualize, or one you can describe by stating a distance and direction from your current location\u2014such as \"30 feet straight forward, through the wall\". If you arrive in a place already occupied by an object or a creature, you and any creature traveling with you each take {@damage 2d12} Force damage, and the teleportation fails.", + "You can bring along creatures or objects within 5 feet of you, as long as their weight doesn't exceed what you can carry. You can determine your weight limit for this feature using either your Strength or Charisma score, whichever is higher.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gaze of Horizons", + "entries": [ + "If you see a creature teleport, you immediately know the direction and distance of their teleportation. If a creature teleports to another plane of existence, you know the name of the plane. Additionally, when you observe a teleportation mechanism, such as a portal or teleportation circle, you can determine its exact destination." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Unseen Servant|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blur|XPHB} and {@spell Misty Step|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Nondetection|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|XPHB} and {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dream|XPHB} and {@spell Passwall|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "unseen servant", + "identify", + "blur", + "misty step", + "nondetection", + "speak with dead", + "banishment", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "dream", + "passwall" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edict of Control", + "entries": [ + "You can point the Crook of Law at a creature within 30 feet that you can see. The target must make a Charisma saving throw or fall under your control, as though affected by the {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. Once you control a creature this way, you can't activate this feature again for 24 hours. The domination is permanent and can be broken only if you end it as an action, attempt to dominate another creature, or either you or the dominated creature are reduced to 0 hit points. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Will of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "You target a creature of your choice that serves you by contract, rule of law, or sworn loyalty, provided it is on the same plane of existence as you. Without the need for a saving throw, and across any distance, you project your consciousness into the creature and take full control of its body. While possessing them, you sense, move, and take actions as the target. You use the statistics of the target but retain your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, proficiencies, and the Relic Spells feature of your Divine Relics. When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses this feature, instead of the statistics of the target, he uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix B) instead.", + "The possession remains in effect until you choose to end it as a free action or until you or the target are reduced to 0 hit points. Once you possess a creature, you can't do so again for 24 hours. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to the effects of this feature.", + "A creature under the possession of the Crook of Law bears a burning Ankh blazing atop their forehead while their body radiates visible divine energy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Command|XPHB} and {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Silence|XPHB} and {@spell Zone of Truth|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Counterspell|XPHB} and {@spell Tongues|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|XPHB} and {@spell Compulsion|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Geas|XPHB} and {@spell Telekinesis|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "command", + "guiding bolt", + "silence", + "zone of truth", + "counterspell", + "tongues", + "banishment", + "compulsion", + "geas", + "telekinesis" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of the Shepherd", + "entries": [ + "You are permanently under the effects of the {@spell Sanctuary|XPHB} spell. Whenever you make an attack, cast a spell that affects an enemy, or deal damage to another creature, this effect ends until the beginning of your next turn. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Voice of the Unheard", + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to understand and speak with any creature that has an Intelligence of 2 or higher. Creatures with an Intelligence score of 1 can understand your words but cannot communicate back in a way that you can understand. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Beast Bond|XGE} and {@spell Find Familiar|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Animal Messenger|XPHB} and {@spell Beast Sense|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB} and {@spell Giant Insect|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Awaken|XPHB} and {@spell Reincarnate|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "beast bond|XGE", + "find familiar", + "animal messenger", + "beast sense", + "speak with dead", + "speak with plants", + "locate creature", + "giant insect", + "awaken", + "reincarnate" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Two Faces of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "Creatures with an Intelligence of 5 or higher perceive you as attractive regardless of their sexual orientation, and regard you as intelligent no matter what you say. Friendly creatures value your opinions, irrespective of their merit, while hostile creatures find you menacing, no matter your true power. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of Shadows", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can create a duplicate of yourself within 5 feet of you, formed from living shadow. The duplicate starts as an exact replica of you, but at the moment of creation you can alter minor physical features, such as making it more muscular or changing its hair color. This duplicate is outwardly indistinguishable from a real living being, except it bears no soul and cannot act independently. You must use an action on each of your turns to control the duplicate, which can only be done whilst on the same plane of existence. As part of this action, you can choose to see through the duplicate's eyes instead of your own.", + "The duplicate functions as an extension of yourself. While controlled, it uses your statistics and may benefit from magical items you are attuned to, as long as it satisfies their requirements, such as wearing or wielding the items. Additionally, it gains all the features of your Mask of Opals and can cast its Relic Spells, even if it is not wearing or holding the mask. Any class resources expended by the duplicate, such as spell slots, are deducted from your own pool. The only exception is hit points, which are tracked separately. The duplicate is created with 20 hit points, which cannot be healed. If the duplicate is reduced to 0 hit points, it vanishes in a puff of black smoke.", + "You can only maintain one duplicate at a time. The duplicate lasts until destroyed. Once destroyed, you cannot create another for 24 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Charm Person|XPHB} and {@spell Comprehend Languages|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Calm Emotions|XPHB} and {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Tongues|XPHB} and {@spell Major Image|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Confusion|XPHB} and {@spell Hallucinatory Terrain|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} and {@spell Mislead|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "charm person", + "comprehend languages", + "calm emotions", + "suggestion", + "tongues", + "major image", + "confusion", + "hallucinatory terrain", + "dominate person", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "All-Seeing Eye", + "entries": [ + "You have truesight out to 120 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Truth", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a creature or object you can see, and state an activity that the target is performing. The Ruby Eye then reveals the reason, purpose, or intent behind that activity. To use this feature, phrase your inquiry as a question beginning with \"Why is....\" The GM must then respond with a single truthful sentence beginning with \"Because....\"", + "For example, if an assassin left a poisoned apple on your windowsill in the hope that you would eat it and die, you could ask, \"Why is this apple sitting here?\" To which the GM would reply, \"Because an assassin wants to kill you.\" While there are several intents present\u2014the assassin wanted you to find it and eat it\u2014the Ruby Eye identifies the fundamental reason from which all others stem: the assassin primarily placed the apple there in order to kill you.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|XPHB} and {@spell Locate Object|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Clairvoyance|XPHB} and {@spell Nondetection|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB} and {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Legend Lore|XPHB} and {@spell Scrying|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "detect magic", + "identify", + "locate animals or plants", + "locate object", + "clairvoyance", + "nondetection", + "arcane eye", + "locate creature", + "legend lore", + "scrying" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Embrace of the Outcast", + "entries": [ + "The natural forces of the world cannot hurt you. You are immune to the detrimental effects of lightning strikes, lava, sandstorms, earthquakes, poisonous gases, tsunamis, the heat of the sun, and any other natural phenomena that would hamper or deal damage to you. These forces cannot move you against your will, except for falling as a result of gravity (ie. you still sink when stepping on liquids or quicksand). You can breathe any material, are immune to falling damage, and can survive in a vacuum.", + "You are, however, not immune to effects caused by living organisms, such as flora or bacteria; or any creatures, even if they are constructs or elementals made of inorganic or enviromental materials.", + "When determining the immunities of the wielder of the Sapphire Ring, the source of the natural effect within a single degree of separation is what matters. If a lightning strike was created by a cloud, regardless of how the cloud came to be\u2014whether naturally or through a spell such as call lightning\u2014you are still immune to it, as clouds are a natural phenomena. But if the lightning strike was created directly via a spell, such as a lighting bolt spell, then you would not be immune to its damaging effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Absorb Elements|XGE} and {@spell Thunderwave|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Gust of Wind|XPHB} and {@spell Shatter|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} and {@spell Protection from Energy|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Freedom of Movement|XPHB} and {@spell Ice Storm|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Control Winds|XGE} and {@spell Destructive Wave|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "absorb elements|XGE", + "thunderwave", + "gust of wind", + "shatter", + "lightning bolt", + "protection from energy", + "freedom of movement", + "ice storm", + "control winds|XGE", + "destructive wave" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Future Sight", + "entries": [ + "You can summon the power of the Emerald Hourglass in order to gaze into the future as part of a short or long rest. Since the future is not set in stone and any action taken in the present will change it, what you see is millions of images depicting various futures, alongside the billions of actions that it took to create each of those futures.", + "Choose a particular activity or goal that you or your group will attempt within the next 7 days. You then gaze into the Hourglass in order to study how to shift fate in that direction. At the end of the rest, the GM tells you whether the activity is Highly Likely, Somewhat Likely, Somewhat Unlikely, or Highly Unlikely to succeed. You then learn what action you or your group should take in order to increase the odds of the activity or goal to succeed. To use this effect, you or your group must be capable of attempting the action within 7 days at your current strength and location.", + "Once you have used this feature, you cannot do so again until the next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Hop", + "entries": [ + "You can teleport yourself or others forward in time. As an action, you can target yourself, an unheld object no larger than 5 feet in any dimension, or a willing creature within 30 feet of you. The target vanishes from existence, becoming untargetable and untraceable. The target then reappears either at the end of your next turn or up to 24 hours later (your choice) in the same location it was, or the closest location if its previous location is occupied.", + "When the target reappears, it does so exactly how they looked when they disappeared, in the same orientation, and with the same conditions and effects they possessed prior. If the target is a creature, no time has passed from their perspective." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Bane|XPHB} and {@spell False Life|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Arcane Lock|XPHB} and {@spell Mirror Image}. 5th level: {@spell Haste|XPHB} and {@spell Slow|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Divination|XPHB} and {@spell Otiluke's Resilient Sphere|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Hold Monster|XPHB} and {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "bane", + "false life", + "arcane lock", + "mirror image", + "haste", + "slow", + "divination", + "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", + "hold monster", + "modify memory" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wither", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you target either a single plant within 30 feet, or an area with a radius of up to 100 feet within 30 feet of you. A plant targeted or found within the area withers and dies instantly. If any such plant is a Plant creature, it takes {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage. This damage ignores resistance and immunity to necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a point on the ground within 30 feet that you can see. The location must consist of natural ground or a surface no thicker than 1 inch with natural ground beneath it. At the chosen point, a nonmagical tree immediately grows into existence, dislodging small objects and flooring as it rises. The tree adapts to fit its surroundings, stopping just short of any ceiling or large obstacle\u2014creatures are not moved or dislodged by the tree. Its maximum size is 60 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 5 feet and a crown spreading up to a 20-foot radius. Fruit-bearing trees immediately produce {@dice 1d20} fruits upon sprouting.", + "The Flail of Reeds allows the wielder to grow any type of tree, provided it exists and the wielder can visualize it as they use this feature. Although the tree initially sprouts healthy, it requires the usual water, sunlight, and nutrients necessary for its kind. When grown outside its natural habitat, the tree is unlikely to live for more than a month before withering and perishing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Entangle|XPHB} and {@spell Goodberry|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|XPHB} and {@spell Spike Growth|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Plant Growth|XPHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|XPHB} and {@spell Grasping Vine|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Commune with Nature|XPHB} and {@spell Tree Stride|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "entangle", + "goodberry", + "locate animals or plants", + "spike growth", + "plant growth", + "speak with plants", + "blight", + "grasping vine", + "commune with nature", + "tree stride" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 349, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arbiter of Justice", + "entries": [ + "The features of the Golden Spear and the attacks you make with it can harm the wielders of other Divine Relics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of Judgement", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear leaves wounds that never close. Hit points lost to this weapon's damage can be regained only through a long rest, rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means.", + "Whenever you hit a living creature with the Golden Spear, the creature takes an additional {@damage 3d8} radiant damage and permanently loses 1 Hit Die. If a creature loses all of their Hit Dice due to attacks made by the Golden Spear, they die and cannot be resurrected unless provided with a new body.", + "By touching a creature with the Golden Spear as an action, you can close any wounds the spear has inflicted on that creature, allowing them to regain hit points as normal and restoring any Hit Dice the relic had previously removed from them. The restored Hit Dice are returned as spent, and the creature must complete a long rest to regain use of them as usual." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Executor of Divinity", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has the power to absorb and seal divine essence. When you use the spear to hit a creature at 0 hit points that possesses divine blood, or to hit an unattuned object infused with divine energy (such as a Divine Relic), you can have the Golden Spear absorb all of the target's divine essence. Such creatures lose their divinity and are slain, while the objects are either rendered inert or destroyed (your choice).", + "You can return any stolen divine essence as an action by touching the creature or object with the spear, effectively returning the creature's divinity or the object's divine power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Divine Favor|XPHB} and {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Branding Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Knock|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Blinding Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|XPHB} and {@spell Staggering Smite|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Banishing Smite|XPHB} and {@spell Dispel Evil and Good|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "divine favor", + "shield of faith", + "branding smite", + "knock", + "blinding smite", + "dispel magic", + "locate creature", + "staggering smite", + "banishing smite", + "dispel evil and good" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Architect", + "entries": [ + "You can immediately determine whether anything that you see within 120 feet of you is a creature with the Construct type, even if it possesses the False Appearance feature. Additionally, you can instinctively sense if a non-living thing, such as a phylactery or a Construct, is housing a soul." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soul Transference", + "entries": [ + "As part of a short rest, you can invoke the power of the Hand of Brass to forcibly remove a soul from its current vessel\u2014be it a living body, a Construct, or a specialized container such as a phylactery\u2014and transfer it to a suitable vessel within reach. If the soul's original vessel has a stat block, such as a creature, the vessel must be willing, incapacitated, or restrained for the duration of the short rest for you to remove its soul.", + "Souls can be transferred into two kinds of vessels: Soulless Bodies and Constructs. Both are described below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soulless Body", + "entries": [ + "The vessel can be a soulless body, such as a corpse, of the same or similar species as the soul being transferred. The new body must not have been dead for longer than 10 days. When the transfer is complete, the body is then treated as though revived by a {@spell Raise Dead|XPHB} spell. The transferred soul gains full control over its new body, and is able to speak, sense, and act through it. The transferred soul cannot access any memories of the body's original soul. A diamond worth at least 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} must be used as the material component." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constructs", + "entries": [ + "The vessel may be any inanimate object, which may be magically prepared to provide it with senses for the soul to use, allowing it to see, feel, speak, and act of its own will. The Hand of Brass grants you knowledge of these rituals, which require material components in the form of rare gems costing a total of 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Small-sized vessel, 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Medium one, and 20,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a Large one. These rituals take a total of 40 hours to complete, which need not be consecutive. A standard Small or Medium Construct vessel uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|XDMG} (Small Constucts have 30 hit points), while a Large Construct uses the statistics of a {@creature stone golem}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "A transferred soul retains its own proficiencies, class features, and mental attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma), while adopting the physical attributes (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution) and racial traits of the new body.", + "If the shape and form of the new vessel does not resemble the soul's original body\u2014such as trying to place a human soul into the body of a worm\u2014or if the vessel lacks familiar senses or any senses at all, such as placing a human soul into a sword, the soul will quickly spiral into madness. These mad souls become incoherent, erratic, and destructive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obedient Sculptures", + "entries": [ + "By spending an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} in material components, the rituals that endow senses and control to a soul within a construct also give the Hand of Brass influence over it. These constructs are permanently charmed by you, even if their form would grant them immunity to the charm condition. While not under your direct control, they are compelled to follow your commands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Shield|XPHB} and {@spell Identify|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Magic Weapon|XPHB} and {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Elemental Weapon|XPHB} and {@spell Glyph of Warding|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Fabricate|XPHB} and {@spell Stone Shape|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Animate Objects|XPHB} and {@spell Creation|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "shield", + "identify", + "magic weapon", + "heat metal", + "elemental weapon", + "glyph of warding", + "fabricate", + "stone shape", + "animate objects", + "creation" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Heru", + "entries": [ + "You may insert the ephemeral blade of the Knife of Topaz onto the heart of a willing, unconscious, or restrained creature. Doing so does not harm the creature, but allows you to learn hidden knowledge stored deep within their psyche. Once used in this way, the dagger cannot be used to uncover knowledge on the same creature ever again. This feature is effective only on creatures that possess both a heart and a soul.", + "When the dagger is inserted on a creature, you may choose to uncover one of the following: their most cherished or darkest memory, their deepest love, their greatest fear, or that which motivates it most. If you wish, you may then choose to erase the discovered memory, emotion, or motivation from their mind, to be utterly forgotten. If the dagger is ever reinserted back into the creature\u2014in its ethereal form or not\u2014the erased concept is automatically restored." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Burning Light", + "entries": [ + "While you hold the Knife of Topaz, you can choose to convert any fire damage dealt by your spells or abilities into radiant damage, or any radiant damage into fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Guiding Bolt|XPHB} and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Flaming Sphere|XPHB} and {@spell Scorching Ray|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|XPHB} and {@spell Fireball|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Guardian of Faith|XPHB} and {@spell Fire Shield|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Circle of Power|XPHB} and {@spell Flame Strike|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "guiding bolt", + "hellish rebuke", + "flaming sphere", + "scorching ray", + "daylight", + "fireball", + "guardian of faith", + "fire shield", + "circle of power", + "flamestrike" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantle of the Midnight Wanderer", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can render the Moonstone Cloak and anything it fully covers invisible. If you are attuned and wear the cloak, both you and any items you are carrying become invisible, regardless of whether the cloak fully covers you. When not worn, the cloak is large enough to fully cover a Small creature or object.", + "This feature can only be activated while you are within 60 feet of the Moonstone Cloak. The effect ends if you move more than 60 feet away from the cloak, a creature granted invisibility by the cloak takes damage, or you use a bonus action to end the effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bound by the Stars", + "entries": [ + "You are always able to see the Moonstone Cloak and any creature or object made invisible by it. While you and the cloak are on the same plane of existence, you can use a bonus action to teleport the cloak directly onto your back such that you instantly wear it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Faerie Fire|XPHB} and {@spell Feather Fall|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Moonbeam|XPHB} and {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Meld into Stone|XPHB} and {@spell Nondetection|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|XPHB} and {@spell Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Bigby's Hand|XPHB} and {@spell Mislead|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "faerie fire", + "feather fall", + "moonbeam", + "Nystul's Magic Aura", + "meld into stone", + "nondetection", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound", + "Bigby's hand", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "Creatures attuned to the Onyxian Jar can perceive the souls of creatures, appearing as circular wisps of purple energy. Note that a creature's soul typically detaches from its body upon death and remains in place for 1 minute before transitioning to the afterlife." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ward of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "You gain the effects of the {@spell Death Ward|XPHB} spell at the start of each of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnelian Soulkiln", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar allows you to capture souls. As an action, you may target a visible soul within 60 feet, forcefully drawing and trapping it into the relic. The soul must be detached from its body, such as that of a dead creature or that of a spirit, and must belong to a humanoid, giant, or dragon. If the target is a spirit, such as a ghost, it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma saving throw or be reduced to 0 hit points and trapped into the relic.", + "The Onyxian Jar can hold only one soul at a time and a soul may be imprisoned this way only once in its existence. To release a trapped soul, the wielder must uncork the lid in a process that takes 1 minute. Once released, a soul transitions to the afterlife, unless something else prevents it from passing. Once you capture a soul or compel one to confess, you cannot do so again until the next dawn.", + "No force\u2014not even a wish or divine intervention\u2014can interact with or release a soul trapped within the Onyxian Jar, unless the relic's wielder allows it. Furthermore, a soul judged by the Onyxian Jar cannot be resurrected, unless the soul itself is taken from the River of Souls in the Duaat.", + "With a soul secured in the Onyxian Jar, you gain access to the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Confession", + "entries": [ + "You can invoke the power of the Onyxian Jar to form a telepathic bond with the imprisoned soul, for the purposes of asking it three questions. The relic compels the soul to answer truthfully. You must ask all questions within an hour of activating this feature, after which you may pass judgment on the soul. If no judgment is given, the soul is automatically set free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Judgement", + "entries": [ + "You may pass judgment on the imprisoned soul, choosing either 'Harmony' or 'Chaos.' A soul judged as Harmony is released from all earthly ties, freed from any oaths, contracts, or pacts it held in life, and absolved of all sins in the eyes of the Aru. Conversely, a soul judged as Chaos is utterly annihilated, consigned to oblivion. Regardless of the judgment, the creature's body is disintegrated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Armor of Agathys|XPHB} and {@spell Hex|XPHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blindness/deafness|XPHB} and {@spell See Invisibility|XPHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|XPHB} and {@spell Vampiric Touch|XPHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|XPHB} and {@spell Death Ward|XPHB}. 9th level: {@spell Antilife Shell|XPHB} and {@spell Planar Binding|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "armor of agathys", + "hex", + "blindness/deafness", + "see invisibility", + "speak with dead", + "vampiric touch", + "blight", + "death ward", + "antilife shell", + "planar binding" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to remove the stopper on the bottle and speak one of its three command words, whereupon an amount of sand pours out of the bottle. The sand stops pouring after 1 minute or until you place the stopper back as an action. The three command words are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heap", + "entries": [ + "The bottle gently pours out fine, dry sand, producing 1 cubic foot of sand each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dune", + "entries": [ + "The bottle expels sand at a faster rate, creating a pile at a rate of 5 cubic feet per round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Geyser", + "entries": [ + "The bottle produces enough sand to fill 20 cubic feet per round, which erupts forth in a spray 30 feet long and 1 foot wide. As a bonus action while holding the bottle, you can direct the geyser at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. The target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage and fall {@condition prone}. Instead of a creature, you can target an object that isn't being worn or carried and that weighs no more than 200 pounds. The object is knocked over, pushed up to 15 feet away from you, and buried in sand." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 150000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this burnoose, you can use an action to speak its command word in order to transform its appearance. The burnoose hardens and hundreds of sharp thorns emerge from its surface, remaining for 1 hour or until the command word is spoken again. Once activated, the burnoose can't transform again until the next dawn.", + "While the thorns are active, you gain a {@b +1 bonus to AC} and any creature within 5 feet that hits you with a melee attack takes {@damage 2d8} piercing damage from the thorns." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cloak of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "While you wear this cloak in desert terrain, Wisdom (Perception) checks made to see you have disadvantage, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. The cloak is enchanted to ensure you always remain at a comfortable temperature, granting immunity to the negative effects of areas with Extreme Heat and allowing you to withstand temperatures as cold as -50 degrees Fahrenheit without the need for any other protection." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 130000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this cowl in dim light or darkness, you can use an action to pull up its face mask and become {@condition invisible}. This effect lasts for 1 hour or until you are no longer in dim light or darkness, whichever occurs first. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 500000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways of utilizing the glass of distance. Once the command word is spoken to activate either effect, that effect cannot be used again until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Narrow End", + "entries": [ + "While using the narrow end of this spyglass to peer into the distance, you can see clearly up to ten miles away. You can then speak the command word as an action to instantly teleport to an unoccupied space that you can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wider End", + "entries": [ + "While viewing through the wider end, you can only see up to 120 feet away. You can then speak the command word as an action to target an object not being worn or carried that weighs less than 50 pounds, or a creature of Large size or smaller. The target is teleported to an unoccupied space within 5 feet in front of you. Creatures can resist this teleportation with a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 40000, + "entries": [ + "While wearing these goggles, you gain immunity to spells, abilities, and natural effects that target your eyes. Additionally, you can see up to 60 feet in a sandstorm." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "This enchanted waterskin can hold up to 1 gallon of liquid. When emptied, it magically replenishes itself with cool, clean water over a period of 4 hours.", + "Forged from the powerful wish of a genie, this waterskin is unique in its ability to conjure water even in the Wasteland\u2014a priceless and wondrous gift indeed." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "RD", + "value": 200000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While holding this rod, you can use an action to activate its magic. When activated, the rod creates an invisible 10-foot-radius sphere around you where sand, dust, ash, grit, and similar loose soils are forcefully pushed away. The sphere does not push away material directly under you. While inside of the sphere, creatures are immune to the negative effects of sandstorms, though their vision is still limited outside of the range of the protective sphere.", + "Once the barrier is activated, it remains active for 1 hour and cannot be activated again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can grab a portion of the magical sand in this bag and toss it to cover a contiguous ground area within 30 feet of you, covering up to 15 square feet each time per action. The sand instantly shapes into spikes that resemble razor-sharp obsidian shards as soon as they land on the ground. The affected area then becomes {@quickref difficult terrain||3}.", + "When a creature moves into or within the area, it takes {@damage 2d4} piercing damage for every 5 feet it travels.", + "When thrown, the razor-sharp sand remains until a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell is cast on them, or until they are physically cleared from the area, which requires at least 10 minutes of work per 5-foot square of affected terrain.", + "When the pouch of slashing sand is purchased, it contains enough sand to cover one hundred 5-foot squares." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "rarity": "very rare", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H|XPHB", + "2H|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Graze|XPHB" + ], + "dmg1": "2d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "entries": [ + "You can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to toss this magic weapon into the air. When you do so, the weapon begins to hover, flies up to 30 feet, and attacks one creature of your choice within 5 feet of itself. The weapon uses your attack roll and adds your ability modifier to damage rolls.", + "While the weapon hovers, you can take a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to cause it to fly up to 30 feet to another spot within 30 feet of you. As part of the same {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can cause the weapon to attack one creature within 5 feet of the weapon.", + "After the hovering weapon attacks for the fourth time, it flies back to you and tries to return to your hand. If you have no hand free, the weapon falls to the ground in your space. If the weapon has no unobstructed path to you, it moves as close to you as it can and then falls to the ground. It also ceases to hover if you grasp it or are more than 30 feet away from it.", + "This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of Yasar's choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} fire damage and {@damage 5d6} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success." + ], + "baseItem": "greatsword|xphb", + "page": 314, + "reqAttune": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 59, + "baseItem": "greataxe|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} fire damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 35000, + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots {@dice 1d4 + 1} when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Greater Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "You regain {@dice 2d4 + 2} spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimbus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 296, + "baseItem": "Spear|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "dmg2": "1d8", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "attachedSpells": [ + "Lightning Bolt|PHB" + ], + "charges": "3", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This {@item Spear|PHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} originating from the spear three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimbus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 296, + "baseItem": "Spear|XPHB", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "property": [ + "T|XPHB", + "V|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Sap|XPHB" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "dmg2": "1d8", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "attachedSpells": [ + "Lightning Bolt|XPHB" + ], + "charges": "3", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This {@item Spear|XPHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB} originating from the spear three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 41, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "type": "R|XPHB", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "value": 20000, + "entries": [ + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once, it must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} before it can be shot again." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 261, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "sentient": true, + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|XDMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 261, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "sentient": true, + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "Battleaxe|PHB", + "weight": 4, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "entries": [ + "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "baseItem": "Battleaxe|XPHB", + "weight": 4, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "T|XPHB", + "V|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Topple|XPHB" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "entries": [ + "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "GV|XDMG", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "GV|XDMG", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "baseItem": "Chain Mail|PHB", + "type": "HA", + "weight": 55, + "ac": 16, + "strength": "13", + "bonusAc": "+3", + "stealth": true, + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "immune": [ + "fire" + ], + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|PHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "baseItem": "Chain Mail|XPHB", + "type": "HA|XPHB", + "weight": 55, + "ac": 16, + "strength": "13", + "bonusAc": "+3", + "stealth": true, + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "immune": [ + "fire" + ], + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil. Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the Black Stone of Gribba has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The Black Stone of Gribba can be used without incurring Sekhmet's anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from the Treasury without incurring Sekhmet's ire." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "resurrection" + ] + } + }, + "bonusAbilityCheck": "+2", + "bonusSavingThrow": "+2", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Feather of the Simurgh in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}.", + "The Feather of the Simurgh can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the Gulnar's Flower overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to Gulnar's Flower, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "wis": 2 + }, + "entries": [ + "The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even Sekhmet's notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering Sekhmet's wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "The Enchanted Horse (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The character who rolls the {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|MM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to its rider rather than Fire {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB}. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an AC of 16, and its Hoove Attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, the Enchanted Horse has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Cards of Many Things (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|DMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|DMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|MM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|XDMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|XMM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|XDMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "type": "HA", + "baseItem": "plate armor|phb", + "bonusAc": "+1", + "weight": 65, + "ac": 18, + "strength": "15", + "stealth": true, + "value": 1000000, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "shield of faith" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 plate armor|DMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "type": "HA|XPHB", + "baseItem": "plate armor|xphb", + "bonusAc": "+1", + "weight": 65, + "ac": 18, + "strength": "15", + "stealth": true, + "value": 1000000, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "shield of faith" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 plate armor|XDMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 42, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 10, + "value": 10000, + "entries": [ + "A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a Grimfire Pistol, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking only half damage on a success. Objects and structures caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 221, + "rarity": "rare", + "baseItem": "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom", + "type": "R|XPHB", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "This special Grimfire Pistol is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an Action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimgore (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 161, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "greataxe|phb", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimgore", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 161, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "baseItem": "greataxe|xphb", + "weight": 7, + "reqAttune": true, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H|XPHB", + "2H|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Cleave|XPHB" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Invisibility", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "While wearing this ring, you can turn the ring invisible as an action. The ring remains {@condition Invisible|XPHB} until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Staff of Murder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Resurrection", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical Rod of Resurrection forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Belt of Giant Intelligence", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 5 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Khopesh (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "longsword|phb", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "V" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "value": 330000, + "entries": [ + "A richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword. The khopesh is a +1 weapon that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 gold pieces." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Khopesh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M|XPHB", + "baseItem": "longsword|xphb", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "V|XPHB" + ], + "mastery": [ + "Sap|XPHB" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "R", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "value": 330000, + "entries": [ + "A richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword. The khopesh is a +1 weapon that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 gold pieces." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nemes (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "tier": "major", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 19 + } + }, + "value": 500000, + "entries": [ + "Adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. Your Intelligence score is 19 while you wear this headband. It has no effect on you if your Intelligence is already 19 or higher without it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nemes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 19 + } + }, + "value": 500000, + "entries": [ + "Adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. Your Intelligence score is 19 while you wear this headband. It has no effect on you if your Intelligence is 19 or higher without it." + ] + } + ], + "itemFluff": [ + { + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]})." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Bronze_Staff.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Crook_of_Law.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. 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Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ruby_Eye.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. 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If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. 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These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. 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This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Golden_Spear.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. 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This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the large gemstone." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Bottle_of_Endless_Sand_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Burnoose_of_1001_Thorns_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cloak of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Cape_of_the_Wastes_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Cowl_of_Moonless_Nights_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Glass_of_Distance_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Goggles_of_the_Desert_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Replenishing_Skin_of_the_Desert_Camel_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Sand_Repelling_Rod.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Slashing_Sand_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. The only known grimstone deposits are found in the mountains they inhabit, making it an extremely rare resource. After centuries of meticulous craftsmanship and technological advancement, the dwarves of Drek'Alor created Grimfire Pistols, deadly firearms that utilize the explosive properties of this mineral.", + "The ammunition consists of an iron pellet coated in a sticky resin that binds black powder to its surface. When fired, the iron pellet flies at incredible speeds toward its target, exploding upon impact.", + "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of the Black Company (see page 261)\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "One Dwarf, One Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Nearly every dwarf carries a Grimfire Pistol, but it is rare for one to have enough grimpowder for more than a single reload. Many dwarves safeguard the last shot of their Grimfire Pistol for decades, if not centuries, treasuring the powder as a solemn keepsake of their lost home\u2014a home they know they can never reclaim.", + "If you wish to have a dwarf wield a grimfire pistol, you can give them the 'Grimfire Pistol' feature described ahead. Outside of Drek'Alor, grimfire firearms are rare, and without the grimpowder to reload them, they are useless.", + "Grimpowder is extremely valuable, with a pound worth several times its weight in gold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a Grimfire Pistol, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking only half damage on a success. Objects and structures caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Grimfire_Pistol.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Magic_Lamp_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Magic_Lamp_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}, the second is a vest of scale mail that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the Babr-e Bayan. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} that requires attunement." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Babr-e_Bayan_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|XPHB}, the second is a vest of scale mail that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the Babr-e Bayan. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|XPHB} that requires attunement." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Babr-e_Bayan_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, a young boy wished upon a genie to eliminate all evil from the world. Unable to grant such a powerful {@spell Wish|XPHB}, the Black Stone of Gribba was created in its place. Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. 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Additionally, they can attune to the Crook of Law and the Flail of Reeds, even if they are already attuned to another Divine Relic.", + "As an action, the wearer of this crown can transfer {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} of the Crook of Law or the Flail of Reeds\u2014provided he can see them\u2014from one creature of their choice within 30 feet to another within the same range, either of which can include the wearer himself. When done so, the Divine Relic instantly teleports to the hand of its new owner." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spark of Life and Death (Requires {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom})", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu can innately cast the spells {@spell Heal} and {@spell Harm} (DC 20), as well as {@spell Raise Dead}, without the need for spell slots or material components, and at a range of 90 feet. When he restores a dead creature to life three times in this way, he can't do so again until next dawn. These spells can't be counterspelled." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Divine Blood", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu has proficiency in all saving throws." + ] + } + ], + "spellcasting": [ + { + "name": "Spellcasting", + "type": "spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "Lord Ammu uses Wisdom as his spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 18}, {@hit 10} to hit with spell attacks) and he uses the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} as his spellcasting focus. 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He may substitute one of these spells with a spell from his Spellcasting feature or a Rotting Claw Attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rotting Claw", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5ft., one target. {@h}14 ({@damage 3d6 + 4}) Slashing damage plus 9 ({@damage 2d8}) Radiant damage and 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage. The target's {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} is reduced to 0, and they can't regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} until the start of Lord Ammu's next turn." + ] + } + ], + "reactionHeader": [ + "Lord Ammu can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn, each of which can be activated at the end of a hostile creature's turn." + ], + "reaction": [ + { + "name": "Power Word: Forbiddance", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu names a spell. That spell cannot be cast while within 300 feet of him. This edict lasts for 1 minute or until he uses this reaction again. Spells cast prior to the forbiddance with active on-going effects are unaffected." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Power Word: Doom", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu utters a divine curse, targeting one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must make a {@dc 18} Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, the creature experiences crippling heart attacks, which manifests in the form of a level of {@condition Exhaustion} obtained at the end of each of their turns. If the creature obtains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion} as a result of this curse, it dies. All levels of {@condition Exhaustion} caused by the curse are removed if the curse is dispelled or the target dies as a result of it. This curse has no effect on creatures without a heart." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spell", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu casts a spell from his Spellcasting feature." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Light of Life (Requires {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom})", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} glimmers and Ammu is freed from all curses, poisons, spells, diseases, conditions, and regains 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. If he is dead, he is resurrected with his mortal wounds sealed and any missing body part restored to an incomplete but functional state. Once Lord Ammu activates this reaction, he cannot do so again until the end of his next turn.", + "This reaction can be used even if Lord Ammu is dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to take actions." + ] + } + ], + "isNamedCreature": true, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasToken": true, + "tokenHref": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Lord_Ammu,_The_Last_Pharaoh.webp" + }, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 331, + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "undead", + "tags": [ + "gnoll" + ] + }, + "alignment": [ + "C", + "E" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 17, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] + } + ], + "hp": { + "average": 250, + "formula": "20d8 + 160" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 30 + }, + "str": 4, + "dex": 12, + "con": 27, + "int": 5, + "wis": 10, + "cha": 26, + "save": { + "str": "\u22121", + "dex": "+3", + "con": "+10", + "int": "+0", + "wis": "+2", + "cha": "+10" + }, + "resist": [ + "necrotic", + "poison", + "radiant" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralyzed", + "petrified", + "stunned", + "poisoned" + ], + "senses": [ + "darkvision 60 ft." + ], + "languageTags": [ + "D" + ], + "isNamedCreature": true, + "passive": 10, + "languages": [ + "\u2014" + ], + "cr": { + "cr": "14", + "coven": "Each Mote of Living Sand is CR 5" + }, + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Divine Blood", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu has proficiency in all saving throws." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Living Sand (Requires Sand)", + "entries": [ + "When Lord Ammu rolls Initiative, he conjures a Large-sized mote of living sand for each hostile creature within 300 feet of him (do not count neither creatures of CR 2 or lower nor creatures using the Kirati Soldier special statistics). The motes are created within 10 feet of each such creature and take their turns directly before the creature.", + "These motes function autonomously and mimic the effects of the {@spell Bigby's Hand} spell (but with 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and a {@h 10} to hit). They have 30-feet blindsense, can move up to 60 feet and make a single Attack during their turn, and primarily focus the creature they were summoned near to. These motes of living sand manifest as sandy replicas of Ammu's claws.", + "One additional mote of living sand is manifested on Lord Ammu's space, which takes on the form of a Huge-sized sandy replica of his face (it has 200 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}). This special mote remains in Ammu's space at all times, which does not hinder him. It exclusively uses the Interposing Hand action on its turns, interposing itself between Lord Ammu and all other creatures, rather than against a single target. While protected in this way, Lord Ammu benefits from three-quarters cover. This special mote moves in tandem with Lord Ammu.", + "Any effects, spells, or attacks that automatically deal damage without requiring an Attack roll or saving throw, deal their damage to any mote of living sand in Lord Ammu's space, rather than to Lord Ammu." + ] + } + ], + "spellcasting": [ + { + "name": "Innate Spellcasting", + "type": "spellcasting", + "displayAs": "trait", + "headerEntries": [ + "Lord Ammu uses Charisma as his spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 18}, {@hit 10} to hit with spell attacks). He can cast the following spells requiring no verbal or material components:" + ], + "daily": { + "3e": [ + "{@spell Flesh to Stone}", + "{@spell Shatter} (5th level)", + "{@spell Wall of Sand|XGE}" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@spell Tsunami}{@sup *}" + ] + }, + "footerEntries": [ + "{@sup *} This wall manifests as sand rather than water, and is cast as a single action rather than a minute. When conjured in Chapter 11 (page 321), its dimensions are reduced to 60 feet in length, 60 feet in height, and 15 feet in thickness; and moves 30 feet away from Ammu, rather than 50, at the end of each of his turns. Motes of living sand are immune." + ], + "ability": "cha" + } + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu casts a spell he knows and uses Sandfall." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sandfall", + "entries": [ + "A mote of living sand of Lord Ammu's choice loses 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and fires three compacted streams of sand at a creature within 120 feet of it. Make a separate ranged Attack roll for each stream ({@hit 10} to hit). The target takes 18 ({@damage 4d8}) Bludgeoning damage for each successful hit. On a single hit, the target is pushed 15 feet away. On two hits, the target falls {@condition Prone}. If all three streams hit, the target is automatically subjected to the effects of Entomb (see 'Reactions') without the need for a saving throw." + ] + } + ], + "reactionHeader": [ + "Lord Ammu can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn, each of which can be activated at the end of a hostile creature's turn." + ], + "reaction": [ + { + "name": "Entomb", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu, with a grasping hand gesture, targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself that is standing on sand. The targeted creature must succeed on a {@dc 18} Strength saving throw or become encased in a crushing sand cocoon. The entombed creature is {@condition Blinded}, {@condition Restrained}, has total cover against attacks and effects originating from outside, and suffers 14 ({@damage 4d6}) Bludgeoning damage at the start of each of its turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. The cocoon can be attacked and destroyed ({@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} 15; 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}; {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage) to free the target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shift Essence", + "entries": [ + "A mote of living sand chosen by Lord Ammu can sacrifice up to 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, allowing another mote within 30 feet of it to regain the same amount. This effect cannot reduce a mote of living sand below 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spell", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu casts a spell from his Innate Spellcasting feature." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Whirlwind of Sand", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu, his belongings, and any mote of living sand in his space magically transform into a whirlwind of sand, move up to 60 feet, and revert to their normal form. 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Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. 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He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature Gnoll} [{@creature gnoll warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. 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Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature gnoll} [{@creature gnoll warrior|XMM|gnoll warriors}] statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. Divine relics are unaffected by this field." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza, Steward of the Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, Ammu has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Hamza uses the statistics of an {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Anubian High Priest}, but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage. Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay Lord Ammu.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB} to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature Gnoll} [{@creature gnoll warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}] statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. Divine relics are unaffected by this field." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza, Steward of the Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, Ammu has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Hamza uses the statistics of an {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Anubian High Priest}, but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, and {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage. Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking. The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in Sands of Doom are detailed in this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the Anubian Footmen, Anubian Reaver, Anubian Scout, and Anubian Rogue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Footmen", + "entries": [ + "Footmen form the backbone of the Anubian army, trained to move as a unit and draw the enemy to them. 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The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in Sands of Doom are detailed in this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the Anubian Footmen, Anubian Reaver, Anubian Scout, and Anubian Rogue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "entries": [ + "Also called 'mongrels', the harshest insult one can give to a gnoll, these reavers are clanless mercenaries who fight for coin. These berserkers chafe at the rigid structures and military doctrine of the Anubians, choosing instead to charge alone towards their enemies with no regard for strategy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Reavers use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, enabling them to grip and scale rock. 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The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in Sands of Doom are detailed in this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the Anubian Footmen, Anubian Reaver, Anubian Scout, and Anubian Rogue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "entries": [ + "Scouts usually move miles ahead of their battlegroup in search of their targets. These gnolls train how to vocalize their howls and yips so that they can be heard through great distances, which they use to alert their companions of incoming danger. The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Scout.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking. The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in Sands of Doom are detailed in this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the Anubian Footmen, Anubian Reaver, Anubian Scout, and Anubian Rogue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Much like the reavers, Anubian rogues use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, which they use to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 15 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Rogue.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A cleric is a gnoll so favored by the Aru that they are able to channel powerful divine blessings through the use of Heka, found within the amber they always carry. In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "entries": [ + "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Curse-Bringer.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The demonic drums wielded by the enchanters are magical instruments that serve as their spellcasting focus for spells. As an action, any creature that beats the drum while laughing can cast the spells {@spell Dissonant Whispers} or {@spell Tasha's Hideous Laughter} without the need for a spell slot." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Enchanter.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "entries": [ + "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Magus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Ironclad.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Yellow-Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gnoll_Brute.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Champion.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty Divine Relics, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_High_Priest.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Lilith.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, a great dragon once gifted a small Anubian kingdom a precious egg from her clutch, intended to grow into a fearsome protector for the fortress of the High Priest who ruled it. The High Priest was named Menkare, and the fortress: the Obsidian Keep\u2014a magnificent structure said to have been forged by a genie's wish and believed to be indestructible. True to the claim, the keep survived the Cataclysm and resides in what is currently known as the Plains of Molten Glass.", + "As the Darakni threatened Anubia and the gnolls sealed themselves underground, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} selected Menkare and his fortress to awaken centuries ahead of the Empire. Their mission was to study the lingering effects of the Cataclysm, confirm the fate of the Darakni, and assess the overall condition of ancient Anubia. This way, the Empire would be informed and ready by the time the Great Awakening came. But what Menkare awoke to was a desolate world\u2014lifeless, barren, and poisoned. The Aru were gone, either slain, vanished, or driven to madness. The gates of the Duaat were sealed, and a strange, incurable blight clung to the land. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} was hatched into this time of crisis over 1,500 years ago, raised to assist in the search for a cure to the land's taint though none was ever found.", + "Deep exposure to the Rust of the Wasteland brought the Will's influence into Menkare's very core, sinking like a venom and corrupting his purpose. What began as sacred duty turned into sacrilege. His charges became test subjects\u2014first in an effort to purify the land, then to reshape flesh in a desperate attempt to find ways to survive the poison. In the end, his descent into madness took form in an obsession: to recreate the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Inevitably, the keep descended into chaos as rebels and loyalists fought against one another in a bloody coup. In the end, it was {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} who struck down Menkare, seizing the Divine Relic he had long possessed: the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. She then departed the ruined keep, driven to uncover a cure for the Wasteland's corruption and to reverse the terrible damage Menkare's experiments had done to her body.", + "The Obsidian Keep and the dangers within fall beyond the scope of Sands of Doom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incomplete Vampirism", + "entries": [ + "Menkare conducted cruel and gruesome experiments on himself and others. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, once his protege, was chief among them. Shackled and tortured, she was tested upon with the curse of vampirism.", + "Unlike typical {@creature Vampire Spawn}, Malicia's transformation was designed to be incomplete. Vampirism traditionally requires the host to die to fully inherit the curse, but Menkare's experiments prevented her death. As a result, even though the curse flows through her veins, she is not an Undead creature and receives none of the benefits or detriments of the condition. The curse would slowly kill her over time, if not for the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} that shields her.", + "Without a Divine Relic, the curse would overwhelm {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, causing her to wither and die within 7 days. If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ever dies\u2014whether she has a relic or not\u2014she would rise again the following night, fully transformed into a true vampire spawn with all the associated benefits and detriments.", + "As it currently stands, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does suffer some changes due to her condition. She cannot consume food or water, instead relying exclusively on the blood of the living for sustenance (the blood of a single Large-sized creature is enough to sustain her for a week). Additionally, Menkare's experiments are designed to replicate some of the powers that the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} grants to the awakened gnolls of Sands of Doom. In particular, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can endure even though much of her body has been stripped of flesh and muscle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is a young and sheltered dragon. While studious and highly knowledgeable about Anubian subjects, she has limited understanding of the wider world and of humanoid customs. She is inquisitive and sharp, often using sarcasm to mask her insecurities. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes great pride in her abilities and gains much offense when those abilities are questioned.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Learning, accomplishing tasks, making deals, solving problems, and speaking with intelligent individuals." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Liars, compliments, breaking promises, and being alone." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaw", + "entry": "When {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} makes a deal, she always upholds her end of the bargain, even if it means putting herself in danger or delaying her own goals and ambitions." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the following personality traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is Power", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is always eager to expand her understanding. However, she guards her knowledge zealously and rarely shares it without a price. She firmly believes that she who holds the most information ultimately prevails." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quid Pro Quo", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is very generous, but strongly believes in reciprocity. She expects something in return for everything she offers, whether it's information, support, or any other form of aid. She is willing to go to great lengths and offer much in exchange for knowledge she deems useful." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pragmatist at Heart", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has a distaste for emotional displays, and instead prefers transactional relationships. Compliments and gratitude often fall on deaf ears; she'd rather parties be of utility to one another." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Honesty Above All", + "entry": "Trust is foundational for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Without it, her other principles lose their meaning. She seeks trustworthy allies and despises deceit more than anything else." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s primary goal is to unravel the mystery of the Wasteland's taint and discover a means to purify it\u2014a task that has defined her life since the moment she hatched, and a promise she made to the one who freed her from her torment. The day of the coup that saw Menkare's death, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} was freed from her shackles by the High Priest's own sister, Neferkare, who died during the ensuing chaos.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is convinced that only the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, wielded by someone with the ability to harness its full potential\u2014like Lord Ammu\u2014can purify the Wasteland. As such, as Sands of Doom unfolds, she finds herself determined to discover a solution to the Pharaoh's growing madness, which echoes Menkare's own downfall. Ironically, Malicia's path will inevitably lead her into conflict with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army. They will dismiss her warnings of the taint they bear, and the influence of the Will shall compel them to slay her.", + "Curing herself of vampirism is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s secondary goal, a condition that inflicts her with great physical pain.", + "To accomplish both these goals, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} searches for the genies of Anubia, whom she knows were imprisoned and hidden across the land. These creatures of legend, with the power to reform reality to their will, must surely be able to accomplish what nothing else seemingly can." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humanoid Form", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to a magical amulet she wears as a pendant, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can polymorph into a humanoid form. In this form, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} appears as a 15-year-old human girl with pale skin, black hair, and brown eyes\u2014a form which reflects the age she had when she was first imbued with vampirism. However, the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} she bears fights against the falsehood of this transformation in its own unique way, leaving her right eye, and the area around, it unchanged by the polymorph. This gives her human form the unsettling appearance of having the right side of her face in a perpetual state of decay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Beside the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} she wears, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} carries her treasure inside a large satchel nestled deep within the organs of her chest cavity. The satchel contains 450 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 105 platinum pieces, 15 chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a spell scroll of {@spell Remove Curse}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}, and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|DMG}. In addition, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} usually carries a single {@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG} and {@dice 1d4} {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} only shares her wealth and treasures as part of a deal or in return for a favor." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Human.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecy (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|PHB} and {@spell Dream|PHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/ANAMNESIS.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/ANAMNESIS.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a sebek, a rare and reclusive race of beastfolk that resembles bipedal crocodiles. They dwell within a single hidden enclave in the Scourged Lands, south of Kirat. Seldom seen beyond their homeland, the sebek trace their lineage to an Aru named Sobek, from whom they derive their name. They believe Sobek created them to preserve a profound and dangerous truth.", + "That truth? The Aru are cosmic parasites. By linking the worlds they visit to the Duaat\u2014which only they control\u2014the Aru funnel the spirits of the dead from those worlds directly into their personal divine realms. This process inevitably starves the native gods of these worlds. When the Aru eventually abandon these realms, they are left bereft of divine protection, ripe for demons and other forces to pluck.", + "The {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful Divine Relic forged by Sobek, is passed down from generation through generation by the tribe. This mighty weapon, capable of slaying gods, was and continues to be central to their mission to see the Aru destroyed. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, whose schemes has resulted in the permanent death of several Aru over the past 2,000 years, has now allied with {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} in a bid to kill {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom} and destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time with the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a legendary figure, even among the many champions the sebek have produced over the ages. His unwavering faith in Sobek, and his determination to save the world from certain doom, have led him to ally with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}. Her divine separation from They Who Watch All That Is, her abandonment of the Duaat, and her desire to slay {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom}, have so far earned her the respect of the sebek.", + "Guided by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has performed heroic feats across the land. He has saved kingdoms, battled fearsome forces of darkness, and saved countless lives. Among his greatest achievements was completing Sekhmet's Test of Purity (see Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm), where the goddess deemed him pure of heart. Though he could not claim the Sapphire Ring due to his bond with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, he instead left with a {@item Scarab of Protection|DMG} and a {@item helm of teleportation|DMG}, both of which he wears to this day. Many beastfolk would recognize him on sight, the result of the stories told of his deeds within the Beastlands.", + "Yet, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s growing zeal and trust in the sphinx has been exploited, and just recently, he was convinced into committing an act unfit for a hero. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} persuaded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to murder the Divine Child for the 'greater good,' just hours before the characters were set to enter the Great Pyramid as part of the events of Chapter 4. This act, which he has struggled to cope with, has left a permanent scar upon his soul, forever tarnishing his once-pure heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Souk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is a true hero, noble and compassionate, yet burdened by the harsh sacrifices demanded for the greater good. He believes the death of the Divine Child was a necessary act to force {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to march upon Al'Kirat, even though it will lead to countless more deaths. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} reconciles this by trusting {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s assurances that this path will lead to a brighter future, with fewer lives lost in the end.", + "However, doubt now lingers in Souk's heart, growing with each passing day. He has convinced himself it is too late now to turn back, believing that backing out now would only serve to make all such sacrifices meaningless. Only a profound revelation\u2014such as evidence that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s omens can be circumvented or that her visions are not infallible\u2014could shatter the trust he has placed in her guidance." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Souk.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Orcs.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Anubians.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", + "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", + "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vizier Rashid (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self|PHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Salem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Salem (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. 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When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Morgiana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay Vizier Rashid, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Morgiana (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}. 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Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel||Emberfoot}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|MM} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|PHB} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel|MM|Emberfoot}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword|DMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kallista.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. 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His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. 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If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aku'Tal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|MM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alacrity (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alacrity", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squeak (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", + "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squeak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", + "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", + "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", + "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of High Commander Annubarack, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}: The Obsidian Blade. He is revered among the {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnolls} as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "Annubarack would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of Annubarack's blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, Annubarack led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians. Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants Annubarack the benefits of the \"Divine Harmony\" effect, granted to all who attune to a Divine Relic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "Annubarack rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}. He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Titan (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Titan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Dryad|MM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Dryad|XMM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sheseru (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sheseru", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eli Elaia (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|MM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|XMM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Asmara and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} summoned by Nemisis immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians. After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since Asmara entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for Asmara and her soldiers. As such, from Asmara's point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. Asmara is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during Chapter 4, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "Asmara carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + "Asmara, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Priest_Asmara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by Master Zakaro, who recognized her potential.", + "Babi is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including full plate armor. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in Orcish.", + "Babi has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. Babi enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Babi_the_Hippopotamus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaksby (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|MM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaksby", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." + ] + }, + { + "name": "John (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." + ] + }, + { + "name": "John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celine (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|MM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radija (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|MM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radija", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skreeyek (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|MM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skreeyek", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|MM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|XMM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holgam (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Veteran|MM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holgam", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Veteran}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|MM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|XMM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathsting (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathsting", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Steve (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Steve", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Marie (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Marie", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ferrus (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A banished {@creature Dao|MM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", + "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Freedom", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or fewer" + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A banished {@creature Dao|XMM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", + "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Freedom", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or fewer" + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gaddugg the Foul (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|MM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gaddugg the Foul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Garret Thorne (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grigori, The Imp (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jamil (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)|SandsOfDoom} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", + "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jamil", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", + "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Krazak Sandscale (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal Jenna (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal John (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + ] + }, + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + }, + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + ] + }, + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + ] + }, + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|MM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|MM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|XMM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|XMM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + "Hakkari has the Rejuvenation feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + "Hakkari has the Undead Restoration feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Hamza", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Hamza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ironhoof (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ironhoof", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Gunslinger} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mantell Darsk (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Zevara Pal'Zara}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", + "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", + "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master Zakaro (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|MM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|XMM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Melodyne The Bard (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|MM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirage (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|MM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", + "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", + "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|XMM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", + "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", + "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Narian (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Narian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Sentinel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sentinel Neithar (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Old Tusk (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Old Tusk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", + "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", + "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shamal (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An ancient {@creature Djinni|MM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", + "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} on the vortex.", + "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "An ancient {@creature Djinni|XMM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", + "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} on the vortex.", + "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Theris Tharimeh (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|MM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Theris Tharimeh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Windhowl (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|MM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} prepared." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Windhowl", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Xindra (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|MM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Xindra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|XMM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ziba (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|MM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|XMM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zug Zug (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|MM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "The {@creature Ogre|MM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zug Zug", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|XMM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "The {@creature Ogre|XMM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Treasure Golem (2014)", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The golem has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Treasure Golem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The golem has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaezazzala", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaelgorr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": 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Each creature within 60 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 60 feet away from Terrakhet. On a success, the creature is pushed 10 feet away from Terrakhet.", + "Creatures in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} within 60 feet of Terrakhet have vulnerability to Fire damage until initiative count 20 on the next round.", + "The {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in Terrakhet's lair becomes firely charged. All creatures within 120 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is warped by the creature's blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Terrakhet can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is identical to the {@spell control weather} spell.", + "Fire elementals coalesce within 6 miles of the lair. These elementals can't leave the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and have Intelligence and Charisma scores of 1 (-5).", + "Fire creatures within 6 miles of the lair that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are {@condition charmed} by Terrakhet and aggressive toward intruders in the area." + ] + }, + "When Terrakhet dies, all of these regional effects fade immediately." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 152, + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is twisted by its presence, creating the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sand Tyrant", + "entries": [ + "Terrakhet exerts its dominance over animals in its domain. All Beasts within 1 mile of the lair have the {@condition Charmed|XPHB} condition while in that area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sea and Storms", + "entries": [ + "While in its lair, Terrakhet can cast {@spell Control Weather|XPHB}, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If Terrakhet dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately." + ] + } + ], + "table": [ + { + "name": "Biters for Sale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 25, + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|XMM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|XMM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|XMM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Number of Haulers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 52, + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + 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Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Poor Hunt", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 130, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Rust Monster|XMM}", + "Gathered around the skeleton of a manticore, they eat the iron from its body. Each is enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|XMM}", + "Discovered inside a deep, dark hole, these insects exhibit an unnatural hunger. Each swarm provides enough food to feed one person." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}]", + "Coiled around their nest in a narrow cave, they guard one egg for each snake present. Two of them are needed to feed one person and each egg can feed one person." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Giant Centipede|XMM|Giant Centipedes}", + "At the bottom of a sloped sand pit, they gather to feast on a rotting hyena. It takes two of them to feed one person." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 1d8+1} {@creature Stirge|XMM|Stirges}", + "They aimlessly drift as a small swarm in search for prey. Three of them feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}", + "Starving and malnourished, they track the characters and eventually corner them. 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The group is supported from the back by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, and one {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}. The battlegroup is led by an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} who charges first.", + "Deadly" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wasteland Beastfolk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 166, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Beastfolk Tribe", + "Difficulty Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and one {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]", + "5th" + ], + [ + "2", + "One Lizard {@creature Lizard King|MM|King}/{@creature Lizard Queen|MM|Queen} [{@creature Lizardfolk Sovereign|XMM}], one {@creature Lizardfolk Shaman|MM|Lizardfolk Shaman} [{@creature Lizardfolk Geomancer|XMM}], {@dice 2d4} {@creature Lizardfolk|MM|Lizardfolks} [{@creature Scout|XMM|Scouts}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Lizard|XMM|Giant Lizards}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}, {@dice 2d6} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars}, and an amount of {@creature Giant Boar|XMM|Giant Boars} equal to the number of {@creature Wereboar|XMM|Wereboars}. Swine are not Lycanthropes and lack any of the abilities typically associated with Lycanthropy.", + "8th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dinosaurs of the Dunes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 167, + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Dinosaurs" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Triceratops|XMM}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arisen Mummies", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 169, + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and one {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM} (no lair or legendary actions)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Conscripted Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 169, + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Orcs Battlegroup" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 1d6+2} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogres} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}], one {@creature Ogre|XMM} in {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}, one {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Allosaurus|XMM}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} [{@creature Berserker|XMM}], {@dice 1d4} {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|XMM}, {@dice 3d6} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wild Beasts", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 170, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Unfortunate Bestial Attack" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Death Dog|XMM|Death Dogs} stalk the characters from a distance, requiring a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 14 or higher to notice. These creatures patiently wait, seeking the moment when the characters are at their weakest before they strike." + ], + [ + "3", + "Roll again on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table. This encounter occurs in addition to that one. This encounter includes a {@hazard Quicksan|SandsOfDoom}, instead of any other hazard you may have rolled. A {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} dwells within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and attacks any creature that falls into the hazard. A creature with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} score of 15 or higher can spot the {@creature Giant Crocodile|XMM} peeking out from the sand." + ], + [ + "4", + "This encounter happens only at night. While the party sleeps, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM|Giant Constrictor Snakes} silently slither into their tents. A creature on watch can spot the snakes before they enter with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 12 or higher. Characters who are awake can attempt to pacify and remove them with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. They attack on a failure." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Desert Herds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 171, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Pack of Animals" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "A group of {@dice 4d6} {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants} strolls calmly across the desert. They use their massive tusks to uproot large underground plants to eat. Occasionally, calves stray from the herd, but the protective mothers quickly usher them back." + ], + [ + "2", + "A herd of a hundred antelopes (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|XMM}) crosses the Wasteland in a large-scale migration. They are skittish and easily frightened." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 10d10} {@creature Boar|XMM|Boars} stampede across the Wasteland, pursued by a {@creature Bulette|XMM} traveling underground. The thunderous noise of the boars and the rising plume of dust they raise are visible and audible from a mile away. The bulette is unable to catch them." + ], + [ + "4", + "Roll twice on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, rerolling duplicates. The two groups of creatures encountered each other and fought to the death. Nearly a hundred scavengers\u2014{@creature Vulture|XMM|Vultures} and {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}\u2014are now feasting on the corpses." + ], + [ + "5", + "A group of {@dice 8d6} {@creature Camel|XMM|Camels} and their {@dice 2d4} calves (camels with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) are eating a large patch of spiny plants. The calves are friendly and approach the characters, while the adults bellow and spit bile at anyone who comes near." + ], + [ + "6", + "A group of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|XMM|Giant Goats} leads {@dice 4d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} through a craggy canyon, climbing the cliffs to reach a mesa where an additional {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|XMM|Goats} await them. There is plenty of grass and shrubbery for the goats to eat. The goats are peaceful and friendly unless attacked." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 172, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Oasis" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, sparrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter several animals, all peaceful and traveling in the same direction. Following the animals leads to the sanctuary." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|XMM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 173, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sandstorm Timing", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 175, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Chasing John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 199, + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|XPHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magical Item Auctions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 222, + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|XDMG}", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|XDMG}", + "1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|XDMG}", + "600 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Immovable Rod|XDMG}", + "1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|XDMG}", + "900 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}", + "{@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}", + "3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Days Tracked", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Milestone", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Fabled Treasure", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 283, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom}" + ], + [ + "10", + "{@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Special Enemies", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 293, + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|XMM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} with 145 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 16 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom} can cast the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|XMM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|XMM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|XMM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|XPHB} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}] with 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} (17 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|XMM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} increase by 40, has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|XPHB} ({@dc 15}) as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 294, + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Dao|XMM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Marid|XMM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Djinni|XMM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Efreeti|XMM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|XPHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|XMM} with 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|XDMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|XDMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but he has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, but she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and restores 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}, but she has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. The target takes takes 5 Piercing damage and 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}. Additionally, all creatures within 5 feet of the target take 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "Minotaur or Ogre slaves x2", + "1", + "They each use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} x2", + "1", + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} x4", + "1", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom}, but they have a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed} of 40 feet. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}, but they have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "Beasts of Ashae x2", + "0", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. The reinforcements may include any beast without a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}, such as a boar, snake, scorpion, or a rhinoceros. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom}. The Beasts of Ashae reinforcement does not cost Reinforcement Points but can only be selected once per encounter." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 326, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Events. Starting from 5th level." + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "0", + "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SoD|5|Temple of Time}." + ], + [ + "{@color 1|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b Full Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 2|f7ec0f}", + "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SoD|2|Westspire Mountains}." + ], + [ + "{@color 3|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + ], + [ + "{@color 4|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 5|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to 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Ziggurat|SoD|9|The Ziggurat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 14|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 15|f7ec0f}", + "The Black Company obtains one half of the Scarab Key and begin their search of the other." + ], + [ + "{@color 16|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b New Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 17|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s excavation reaches its midway point." + ], + [ + "{@color 18|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} casts the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell upon the characters, if aware of them." + ], + [ + "{@color 19|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 20|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 21|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uncovers {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus." + ], + [ + "{@color 22|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 23|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is at its {@b Third Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 24|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + ], + [ + "{@color 25|47c5dd}", + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + ], + [ + "{@color 26|f7ec0f}", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} is enthralled by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}." + ], + [ + "{@color 27|47c5dd}", + "{@creature 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{@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are delivered." + ], + [ + "{@color 35|f7ec0f}", + "Out of fear for the advancing Anubian army, Zarai begins preparations to evacuate the Oasis." + ], + [ + "{@color 36|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SoD|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 37|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 38|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 39|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b First Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 40|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} casts the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell upon the characters and attempts to subvert their current goal." + ], + [ + "{@color 41|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer 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If {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} is still missing, they wait 2 additional days." + ], + [ + "{@color 45|ef3837}", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} meets in secret with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at his war camp and begins his plan to betray {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 46|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b New Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 47|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts the Anubian army for 5 days. 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({@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3})" + ], + [ + "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}", + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + ], + [ + "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}", + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8})" + ], + [ + "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Lilith})" + ], + [ + "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6})" + ], + [ + "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Asmara})" + ], + [ + "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}", + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}", + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 357, + "colLabels": [ + "Spell Level", + "Save DC", + "Attack Bonus", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "13", + "+5", + "50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "13", + "+5", + "100 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "15", + "+7", + "200 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "4th", + "15", + "+7", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "17", + "+9", + "700 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Enchanted Items", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 357, + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Attunement", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Pair of Sending Stones}", + "No", + "250 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Goggles of Night|XDMG}", + "No", + "300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Climbing|XDMG}", + "No", + "350 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Sovereign Glue|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|XDMG}", + "No", + "400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Saddle of the Cavalier|XDMG}", + "No", + "450 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Bag of Holding|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Dimensional Shackles|XDMG}", + "No", + "500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp}" + ], + [ + "{@item Boots of Elvenkind|XDMG}", 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Each targeted creature gains +1 to hit for all ranged weapon attacks they make. Additionally, targeted creatures may double the normal and long range of weapons they are wielding." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + } + }, + { + "name": "Conjure Plants", + "source": "GH", + "page": 19, + "level": 3, + "school": "C", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "the leaf of an Elder Tree or a piece of crystallised sap for each creature summoned" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1 + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You channel the powers of the Primordials to animate a number of plants within range. These plants must be in an open and unoccupied space. If no space is available, then the GM may choose to have plants rapidly grow as a result of the spell. In this case the GM also chooses how many plants grow. Choose one of the following options for what appears:", + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "One plant of challenge rating 2 or lower", + "Two plants of challenge rating 1 or lower", + "Four plants of challenge rating 1/2 or lower", + "Eight plants of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" + ] + }, + "Each plant is considered an elemental in addition to its other types, and it becomes a normal plant again when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The animated creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the animated creatures as a group, which has its own turns. The creatures obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you).", + "If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures but otherwise take no actions. The GM has the creatures' statistics." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using certain higher-level spell slots, you choose one of the animating options above, and more creatures appear: twice as many with a 5th-level slot, three times as many with a 7th-level slot, and four times as many with a 9th-level slot." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Ranger", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "miscTags": [ + "SMN" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dazing Blast", + "source": "GH", + "page": 20, + "level": 2, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A wave of forceful energy leaves your palms and travels towards your target. Make a spell attack against a creature. If you hit the target, they take {@damage 2d6} force damage and must succeed at a Constitution saving throw or become {@condition dazed|GH} until the end of their next turn." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by {@damage 1d6} for each spell slot above 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "conditionInflict": [ + "dazed|GH" + ], + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Animate Dead", + "source": "GH", + "page": 20, + "level": 5, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "minute" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a drop of blood, a piece of flesh, a pinch of bone dust, and a black onyx stone worth a least 75gp for each level of CR you animate", + "cost": 7500 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell may only be cast at night. Choose a corpse, or a number of corpses, within range that are equivalent the size of the creatures you are animating (the GM will determine how many corpses are required). You can animate a number of large or smaller undead creatures equalling a total challenge rating 2 or lower.", + "On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 120 feet of you. (If you control multiple creatures, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one.) You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which time it stops obeying any command you've given it.", + "To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over 1 creature you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one. Additionally, casting this spell in this manner does not require spell components with a GP cost." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, you can animate or reassert control of an additional CR worth of undead creatures created with this spell. When you cast this spell using a 9th level spell slot, you can animate or reassert control over an additional two CR worth of undead creatures created with this spell. Additional creatures must be animated with sufficient corpses or bones." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "miscTags": [ + "SMN", + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holy Word", + "source": "GH", + "page": 20, + "level": 0, + "school": "V", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You mutter a word of the divine under your breath, being careful not to speak it any louder, for such celestial power is not for the tainted and unworthy. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. If you hit an undead, fiend, or fey, then its speed is reduced by 10 feet and it cannot take reactions until the end of its next turn.", + "This spell's damage increases by {@damage 1d8} when you reach 5th level ({@damage 2d8}), 11th level ({@damage 3d8}), and 17th level ({@damage 4d8})." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "damageInflict": [ + "radiant" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Illusory Instrument", + "source": "GH", + "page": 20, + "level": 0, + "school": "I", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "touch" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 10 + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You create an illusionary copy of a mundane musical instrument. The copy of the instrument takes on the shape of your fondest memory of the instrument, such as the first flute you owned, or the half harp gifted to you by a loved one. This illusion moves as its physical counterpart would, but it is weightless is tangible only to the caster of the spell. This instrument may be used as a spellcasting focus. This illusory instrument dissipates if the spellcaster moves 10 feet away from it or chooses to end the spell. As a bonus action, you can command your instrument to create one of the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Mimic basic sounds heard on a daily basis, such as a bird chirping, footsteps, or a slamming door.", + "Automatically play a basic beat at the tempo of your choice.", + "Record anything played on it, and play it back on a loop.", + "Record and play back any noise that it could pick up within 15 feet, such as conversation, a royal decree, or a snoring party member who swears that they don't." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "conditionInflict": [ + "dazed" + ], + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Intaglio", + "source": "GH", + "page": 21, + "level": 1, + "school": "T", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 5 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": "a quill or a vial of ink" + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "hour", + "amount": 1 + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "meta": { + "ritual": true + }, + "entries": [ + "You transform a piece of parchment into a duplicate of a text or symbol. While concentrating on this spell, you can use an action to trace your hand over any non-magical text or imagery on a surface within range. You imprint the text or imagery onto parchment you provide, choosing how to resize or crop it. This spell copies a single page with each action, and cannot copy sections larger than 9X12 inches at a time. When copying a spell book, you can do so using the same method as you would replace a spell book, except the time and gp requirements are both halved." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Paladin", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + } + }, + { + "name": "Life Tether", + "source": "GH", + "page": 21, + "level": 2, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "action" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 120 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "timed", + "duration": { + "type": "minute", + "amount": 1 + }, + "concentration": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, a sickly green ethereal tether forms between you and your target. Whenever you take damage, each tethered target takes half that amount as necrotic damage. Damage dealt this way is distributed after any damage resistances or immunities are applied. If a target with a tether drops to 0 Hit Points, they are no longer affected by the tether. As a bonus action, you can move the tether from one fallen foe to another target. The new target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or also be subject to the effects of this spell. A target may only have one tether attached to them from any instance of this spell at a given time." + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "When casting this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the number of tethers created is increased by one for every two slot levels above the 2nd." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "damageInflict": [ + "necrotic" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "wisdom" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirror Spell", + "source": "GH", + "page": 21, + "level": 3, + "school": "A", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "reaction", + "condition": "which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 60 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You attempt to copy and cast a spell that you can see being cast. If the targeted spell is 2nd level or lower, then the spell is automatically copied. Copying a spell of 3rd level or higher requires a successful ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the spell is copied, and you cast that spell at the lowest level it can be cast. You can only copy spells of a lesser or equal level to the spell slot used to cast Mirror Spell. You can choose new targets for the copied spell. The following rules apply:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot copy your own spell.", + "You can only copy spells cast by creatures.", + "For all intents and purposes, you are the original caster of the mirrored spell, and your spellcaster ability modifier is used if required. The same is true for saving throw DCs and attack modifiers." + ] + } + ], + "entriesHigherLevel": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At Higher Levels", + "entries": [ + "You can cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher. If you do, you can copy a spell of equal or lower level." + ] + } + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "conditionInflict": [ + "dazed" + ], + "damageInflict": [ + "force" + ], + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Undead Enthrallment", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 8, + "school": "N", + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a clay pot filled with brackish water, another clay pot filled with grave dirt, and a black onyx stone worth at least 500 gp for each corpse", + "cost": 50000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "instant" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell can only be cast at night. Choose a corpse, or a number or corpses, within range that are equivalent to the size of the creature you are animating (the GM will determine how many corpses are required). Your spell imbues the target with a foul mimicry of life, raising it as an undead creature. You may choose for the target to become an undead creature of CR 3 or lower (the GM has the creature's game statistics).", + "On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 60 feet of you. (If you control multiple creatures, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one.) You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which it stops obeying any command you've given it.", + "To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over 1 creature you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one. Any creature you have maintained with this spell for 30 days remains permanently under your control. You may only control a maximum of four creatures with this spell." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "miscTags": [ + "SMN", + "UBA" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Conceited Obsession", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 6, + "school": "E", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a thread from the bed of your target, a handful of teeth, and a Shadowsteel gilded mirror worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an obsessive selfinfatuation. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the cursed creature looks into a mirror or reflective surface, it spontaneously cracks.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is compelled to stop and admire themselves whenever they see their own reflection.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes obsessed with looking for and finding its own reflection wherever it goes. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on attack rolls.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to find or, if necessary, build a location where it can see its own reflection from many angles. The cursed creature is compelled to remain in this location and admire itself. Additionally, attack rolls against the creature gain advantage.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Weeping Willow|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Damned Aging", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 4, + "school": "N", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a childhood possession of the target, a pint of blood, and a Shadowsteel stopwatch worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with withering and horrific aging. The target must make a Strength saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target changes clothing, they find multiple wrinkles, grey hairs and liver spots they did not previously have.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is compelled to rest when the occasion permits it, becoming lethargic and lazy.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes feeble as their muscle mass begins to deteriorate. The cursed creature has disadvantage on Strength saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature starts to age rapidly, becoming decrepit. The cursed creature's Strength score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Body Snatcher|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "strength" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Foul Blight", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 4, + "school": "N", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a shred of the target's clothing, a chunk of rotten flesh, and a Shadowsteel jewellery box worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with a putrefying and stinking pox. The target must make a Charisma saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The target searches their backpack, clothes drawer, or wherever else they store their garments, they find an infestation of insects.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is afflicted with a minor cough. Whenever they speak more than a few words at a time, they break into a fit of coughing.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The smell of putrescence lingers in the air around the cursed creature. Food and drink quickly spoil, jewellery tarnishes, and wood rots within 10 feet of the cursed creature. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Charisma saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature's skin becomes riddled with pock marks, pustules, and lesions. Insects flock to the cursed creature, infesting their clothes. The cursed creature's Charisma score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Plague Carrion|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "charisma" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Ill-Fated Fortune", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 5, + "school": "D", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a shred of the target's clothing, a splinter of bone, and a collection of Shadowsteel dice worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with lethal bad luck. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target walks through a doorway or up a flight of stairs, the target stubs their toe, bruising it badly.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature falls victim to minor inconveniences and bad luck. Shops they wish to visit close just as they arrive, equipment breaks at inconvenient moments, and other unfortunate events befall them.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes a beacon of bad luck as otherwise harmless setbacks become increasingly dangerous. For example, objects constantly seem to be placed in their way. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature becomes dangerously accident-prone, as even the simplest tasks have unforeseen life-threatening consequences. The cursed creature's Dexterity score becomes 6, unless it was lower already.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Herald of Calamity|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "dexterity" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Insatiable Greed", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 5, + "school": "E", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a coin that the target has previously possessed, the tail of a rat, and a Shadowsteel crown of thorns worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with a bitter and self-destructive greed. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target completes a long rest, they notice they have lost a valued item.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature becomes compelled to steal trinkets they do not own.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature finds a secret place to start stashing their hoard, and becomes anxious about leaving the location of their hoard for extended periods of time. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to transform their hoard into a labyrinth of possessions and treasure they have stolen. The cursed creature cannot leave this labyrinth. Additionally, the cursed creature's Wisdom score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Verminous Abomination|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "wisdom" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Lost Sentiment", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 4, + "school": "E", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a lock of hair from someone the target loves, an animal's heart, and a Shadowsteel idol worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with the loss of memories and horrific madness. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the target sleeps, they suffer nightmares of a person they treasure abandoning them.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature begins forgetting events that have occurred within the past few days, as well as the names of acquaintances.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature forgets all but their closest companions. The curse begins creating twisting the creatures mind, creating delusions of hidden threats and scheming rivals. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Intelligence saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature completely forgets their closest companions, who they are, and any goals they once possessed (including curing the curse). The curse twists their mind into madness and fabricates delusions of a great conspiracy only the cursed creature can prevent. The cursed creature is compelled to take any action they believe necessary to uncover this conspiracy. Additionally, the cursed creature's Intelligence score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Dream Whisperer|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "intelligence" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Ravenous Hunger", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 5, + "school": "E", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a morsel of food that belonged to the target, a sun-dried slug, and a Shadowsteel dining plate worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with painful and unending starvation. The target must make a Constitution saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} While eating their next meal, the target bites their tongue and their mouth fills with blood.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature is gripped with an insatiable appetite.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes compelled to eat inappropriate items such as coins, flowers, glass, dirt. Additionally, the cursed creature has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature becomes ravenous and is compelled to consume the flesh of humanoids. No other food will satiate its starvation. The cursed creature's Constitution score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a {@creature Bloated Gastromorph|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "constitution" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath", + "source": "GH", + "page": 22, + "level": 6, + "school": "E", + "subschools": [ + "curse" + ], + "time": [ + { + "number": 1, + "unit": "hour" + } + ], + "range": { + "type": "point", + "distance": { + "type": "self" + } + }, + "components": { + "v": true, + "s": true, + "m": { + "text": "a weapon that belonged to the target, a severed hand, and a Shadowsteel knife worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes", + "consume": true, + "cost": 100000 + } + }, + "duration": [ + { + "type": "permanent", + "ends": [ + "cured" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an uncontrollable temper and lust for violence. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spell's DC, which is modified by the {@table Curse Strength Table|GH}. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.", + "{@b Triggering event.} The next time the cursed creature wields a weapon or spellcasting focus, an old wound of theirs reopens.", + "{@b Stage 1.} The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.", + "{@b Stage 2.} The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicates them, and their demeanour toward their allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature cannot benefit from the spells or abilities of allies.", + "{@b Stage 3.} The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while there are enemies to slaughter. The cursed creature cannot complete a long rest.", + "{@b Culmination.} Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes an {@creature Avatar of Slaughter|GH}. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM's control." + ], + "classes": { + "fromClassList": [ + { + "name": "Bard", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Druid", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Cleric", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Sorcerer", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Warlock", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Wizard", + "source": "PHB" + } + ] + }, + "savingThrow": [ + "wisdom" + ] + } + ], + "feat": [ + { + "name": "Blackpowder Expert", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Blackpowder Pistol Expert|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "Proficiency with advanced weapons" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You are well-versed in the use of Blackpowder weapons and wield them with deadly efficiency. You gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You ignore the loading property of Blackpowder weapons with which you are proficient.", + "Whenever a hostile creature moves within 10 feet of you, and you did not move on your last turn, you can use a reaction to make a ranged weapon attack against that creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Blood Hound", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Blood Hound|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "ability": [ + { + "wis": 13 + } + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your keen senses are heightened beyond that of most people. Whether these senses were heightened through training, through the loss of other senses, or they simply matured as you did, you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "While conscious, whenever a creature that is small or larger moves, within 10 feet of you, you immediately become aware of its presence.", + "Your attack rolls do not have disadvantage against {@condition invisible} creatures that you are aware of.", + "You have advantage on Wisdom (perception) and Wisdom (survival) checks that rely on sound or smell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hulking Figure", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Hulking Figure|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "ability": [ + { + "str": 13 + } + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You are a broad and formidable size for your race, either due to extensive training or natural build. You gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You count as one size larger (to a maximum size of large) when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, and lift.", + "When you hit a creature with a melee attack, if you used your strength modifier to hit the creature, you deal an additional {@damage 1d4} damage. This damage is of the same type as the weapon attack.", + "Whenever you attempt a Charisma (intimidation) check against a creature of your size or smaller, you can add your Strength modifier to the result." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Iron Gut", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Iron Gut|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "ability": [ + { + "con": 13 + } + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You eat like a giant and drink like a fish. Years of punishing your stomach and liver have led to a powerful fortitude. You gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You have advantage on Saving Throws against being {@condition poisoned}.", + "Upon completing a long rest, you regain 1 additional spent Hit Dice.", + "As an action, you can spend Hit Dice to heal yourself, as if you have taken a short rest. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) per long rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lightning Caster", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Lightning Caster|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "The ability to cast at least one cantrip" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your rapid-fire style of casting cantrips allows you to weave magic with uncanny speed, granting you the following benefit:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Whenever you cast a cantrip that can only target a single enemy, you can use your bonus action to target two enemies within 5 feet of one another instead." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimble Physique", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Nimble Physique|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "ability": [ + { + "dex": 13 + } + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You are small and thin for your race. You have a mysterious and consistent ability to avoid danger. This feat grants the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "As long as you are not wearing armour, you may take the dodge action as a bonus action. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of once) per long rest.", + "You can fit and squeeze through spaces as though you were one size smaller than you are.", + "Moving through spaces occupied by allies does not impose movement penalties." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nocturnal", + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "Due to extensive exposure to the dark, and possible supernatural abilities, you have an unmatched ability to fight adversaries in the dark. You gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You gain Darkvision with a radius of 60 feet. 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These must also be thrown attacks. You may use this ability a number of times equal to your dexterity or strength modifier per short rest.", + "If you throw a weapon as part of an attack, you may immediately draw another one handed weapon as part of that attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Weaver of Maledictions", + "source": "GH", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "The ability to cast at least one spell" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have learned how to use effigy dolls when cursing your targets. These dolls take 8 hours to create and can only be used on the target that the effigy was created to resemble. Only you can benefit from dolls you have created. When you use an effigy doll you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The target of the curse has disadvantage on their initial saving throw.", + "The target of your curse does not know that you tried to curse them upon a successful save against being cursed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Witch Hunter", + "source": "GH", + "reprintedAs": [ + { + "edition": "one", + "uid": "Witch Hunter|GrimHollowPG24" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have honed and perfected your skills fighting against spellcasters. You gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Whenever a hostile creature targets you with a spell, make a Wisdom saving throw against the spellcaster's spell save DC. On a success, the creature must choose a new target or lose the spell. This does not protect you from area effects, such as the explosion of a fireball.", + "Whenever you hit a spellcaster with a melee attack, the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the beginning of your next turn.", + "You have advantage on saving throws against being cursed." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "table": [ + { + "name": "Unstable Mutation Table", + "source": "GH", + "page": 37, + "colLabels": [ + "Level 1", + "Level 2", + "Level 3", + "Level 4", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1-5 text-center", + "col-1-5 text-center", + "col-1-5 text-center", + "col-1-5 text-center", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "01-05", + "01-08", + "01-09", + "01-11", + "Your body starts to become formless. You have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws." + ], + [ + "06-10", + "09-16", + "10-18", + "12-22", + "You start to become rigid and brittle, making resting less effective. 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Once the cries of a Weeping Willow are heard, one's heart takes blind control of their fate.", + "A Weeping Willow is the unfortunate victim of a Curse of Conceited Obsession. Once a vain or narcissistic humanoid, it is now a winding half-tree half-humanoid creature warped by self love and malicious intent. A Weeping Willow is obsessed with its own appearance, calling for brave heroes to aid it in its distress. Upon reaching the Weeping Willow, however, heroes find only a vicious predator, a grove of unusual shimmering trees, and a fate worse than death.", + "Combating a Weeping Willow unprepared will likely end in disaster. The creatures' enthralling cries and illusory beauty are difficult to resist, drawing its prey closer. To make contact with a Weeping Willow is to invite doom upon oneself, for the touch of a Weeping Willow can transform any humanoid into a twisted tree, bearing mirrored leaves, for the vain creature to gaze into. 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The only sign that an individual has been invaded by a body snatcher is their erratic behaviour and rapid aging\u2014a host can age a lifetime in a matter of a few weeks.", + "Fighting a Body Snatcher is easier said than done. While far from helpless, Body Snatchers prefer to avoid detection and will engage enemies only in dire situations or when changing hosts. 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"Hard-Working", + "source": "GH", + "page": 110, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you make a Constitution check for a repetitive task such as marching or labouring for hours without rest, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." + ], + "featureType": [ + "BGT:CF", + "BGT:CM", + "BGT:M", + "BGT:O", + "BGT:P", + "BGT:S" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heister", + "source": "GH", + "page": 110, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you make a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to spot traps, sentries, and other security measures, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." + ], + "featureType": [ + "BGT:Cr" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Idolist", + "source": "GH", + "page": 110, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you make an Intelligence ({@skill Religion}) check to recall information on religious or cultrelated symbols, you can add your Profession Die to the roll." + ], + "featureType": [ + "BGT:Cl" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impressionist", + "source": "GH", + "page": 110, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you make a Charisma 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If you do, you suffer psychic damage equal to the number of spell slot levels you regained. You cannot use this ability again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Unfettered Glory", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "When you hit a creature with a melee attack or melee spell attack, you can add your Charisma modifier to the damage dealt." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Joyous Youth", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of your turn, if you have no remaining Hit Dice, you can choose to make a DC 10 Charisma saving throw. On a success, you regain 1 spent Hit Die. If you fail, you suffer {@damage 1d6} psychic damage." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Liberating Freedom", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of leathery wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede if you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn, or if you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Unsurpassed Fortune", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature makes an attack roll, skill check, or saving throw within 20 feet, after the GM has rolled but before they have determined the result, you can use your reaction to roll a {@dice d20}. If you roll a 10 or higher, the attack roll, saving throw, or skill check immediately fails. You cannot do this again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Unconditional Love", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature fails a Charisma saving throw due to a spell or magical ability you control, you can use your reaction to gain temporary hit points equal to {@dice 1d10} + your Character's level. You cannot do this again until you complete a short rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Expansive Knowledge", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you complete this contract for the first time, you learn additional spells from the {@filter cleric|spells|class=Cleric}, {@filter warlock|spells|class=Warlock}, or {@filter wizard|spells|class=Wizard} spell list equal to your Charisma modifier. You must have a spell slot level equal to or greater than each of these spells. While you have the effects of this contract and no other contract active, you know these spells in addition to your total Spells Known." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Prodigious Talent", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose two of your skill proficiencies. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of the chosen proficiencies. This ability cannot double your proficiency bonus on a skill whose proficiency bonus is already being doubled." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gift of Second Chances", + "source": "GH", + "page": 44, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "If you are reduced to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to roll a Hit Die. If you do, your hit point total becomes the Hit Die result instead. You can't use this feature again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "GoD" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aberrant Adaptations", + "source": "GH", + "page": 33, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your body can twist and reshape itself as you will it, changing body parts into dangerous weapons or useful tools, and regenerating after damage. This ability is represented through Adaptations.", + "{@b BASIC ADAPTATIONS}", + "At 1st level, you gain the following adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chitinous Shell", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can develop a hard, crustacean-like shell. When you use this adaptation and are not wearing heavy armour, you gain a +2 to AC. However, this reduces your speed by 10 feet. This adaptation lasts for 1 minute or until you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this Adaptation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eldritch Limbs", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "You can transform one or both of your arms into a weapon of thick muscle, sharp claws, or hardened bone. When you make an attack, you can use this Adaptation. If you do, you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can choose what type of damage your unarmed attacks will cause, from Piercing, Bludgeoning, or Slashing. Your arm becomes a claw, tusk, or bone club, depending on the damage type chosen.", + "You may roll a {@dice d6} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes.", + "You cannot hold any object in the affected arm. This includes, but is not limited to, weapons, shields, and spellcasting focuses. Any object you are holding merges into your adaptation or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object is too large to merge." + ] + }, + "This adaptation lasts until you become knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this adaptation." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aberrant Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 33, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become an Aberration in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Aberrations of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Unstable Mutations", + "source": "GH", + "page": 34, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your body becomes malleable and struggles to maintain any one physical shape. Upon completing a long rest, you must roll {@dice 1d100} on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Form} table and apply the effects of the result, determined by your transformation level. These effects last until you complete another long rest. If you roll the same result on the table more than once in a row, roll again until a new result is rolled." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Efficient Killer", + "source": "GH", + "page": 34, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you make an unarmed attack while you are benefiting from the Eldritch Limbs adaptation, you can gain one of the following effects depending on the type of damage you chose:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Piercing", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "You can launch a razor-sharp barb from your arm. Make a ranged attack at a target within 30 feet. Upon a hit, the target takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d6} + your Strength modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bludgeoning", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "You can manifest a long tentacle, tipped with a hardened bone club. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage. When you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, you can then attempt to damage another creature within 5 feet of the original target. If the original attack roll would hit the second creature, it takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@damage 1d6} + your Strength modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slashing", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "Your arm forms a row of viciously hooked claws and talons. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage, and the target must succeed at a Constitution saving throw. Upon a failed save, the target gains the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself upon a success." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Other-worldly Tendrils", + "source": "GH", + "page": 34, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can use a bonus action to grow a long, tendril-like appendage out of your body that you are proficient with. On subsequent turns, immediately after taking the attack action, you may use a bonus action to have the tendril attack an enemy within 10 feet of you. If you do, make an unarmed melee attack using your Strength modifier. On a hit, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength modifier.", + "The tendril lasts until you become {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to retract it. In addition, you gain the following Adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Toxic Spray", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A lamprey-like mouth opens at the end of a tendril and sprays a noxious toxin. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, they become {@condition poisoned}. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Constrict", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A tendril wraps tightly around the target. When you hit with a tendril attack, and the target is large or smaller, you can choose to use this Adaptation. If you do, the attack deals no damage and the target is {@condition grappled}. Until the grapple is ended, the tentacle cannot be used against other targets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hypnotic Trance", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A tendril flashes a myriad of coloured bioluminescent lights, attempting to disorient the target. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, all attack rolls against the target have advantage, until the start of the affected creatures next turn. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Situational Evolution", + "source": "GH", + "page": 35, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to grow gills and flippers, thin hairs on your extremities to climb walls, or a layer of rapidly-regenerating flesh. You gain the following Adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scopulae", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Your climbing speed becomes the same as your walking speed. You can climb vertical objects, while leaving one hand free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gills and Flippers", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Your swim speed becomes the same as your walking speed, and you can breathe underwater." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regenerative Tissue", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of your turn, you regain hit points equal to your Constitution modifier if you have no more than half your hit points left. If you take fire or acid damage, then this Adaptation has no effect at the beginning of your next turn." + ] + }, + "These adaptations last until you become {@condition unconscious}, use a different one of these Adaptations, or use a bonus action on your turn to end the Adaptation." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aberrant Horror: Hideous Appearance", + "source": "GH", + "page": 35, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. You may be a hulking mass of flesh, adorned with countless eyes, or a bone-and-tusk-covered natural weapon. Regardless of your true form, you're horrific to behold. You can suspend this form and manifest the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. This form is not permanent, and moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. Your true form is revealed in the following situations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wings", + "source": "GH", + "page": 35, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Beginning at 3rd level, you can grow large, twisted wings of mutated flesh. You gain the following Adaptation:", + "{@b {@i Wings.}} As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of distorted, fleshy wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede after 10 minutes. You can reabsorb them as a bonus action on your turn, and they reabsorb automatically if you are knocked unconscious. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour.", + "Once you use this Adaptation, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Additional Tendrils", + "source": "GH", + "page": 35, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation, Other-worldly Tendrils feature" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You are able to grow an additional tendril. On subsequent turns, you may use a bonus action to attack with each tendril you have grown. The tendrils can all attack the same target or different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each tendril.", + "When you reach the 4th level of this transformation, the number of tendrils you can manifest is increased to three." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Enhanced Hypertrophy", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You may roll a {@damage d8} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes. The base damage dice for your adaptations, like Efficient Killer and Otherworldly Tendrils becomes one base die higher. For example, an adaptation that deals {@damage 2d6} damage would become {@damage 2d8} damage instead." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Unstable Existence", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The nature of magic is beginning to unravel your material form. Whenever you roll a natural 1,2 or 3 on a saving throw against a spell or magical ability, you reveal your Hideous Appearance." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Savage Predator", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master of the Deep", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation, Additional Tendrils feature" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Extremophilic Conditioning", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, your body has learned to adapt to extreme conditions, allowing you to survive where most would perish. On your turn, as an action, you can use the following Adaptation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Metamorphosis", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "You rapidly change your body's biophysical and chemical composition in reaction to your environment. Choose one of the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. When determining falling damage, you take 1 bludgeoning damage for each 10 feet fallen in place of normal damage (maximum of 20 bludgeoning damage).", + "You are resistant to Fire, Lightning, and Acid damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme hot climates.", + "You are resistant to Cold, Thunder, and Poison damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme cold climates." + ] + }, + "This adaptation lasts until you use this Adaptation again." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Entropic Abomination", + "source": "GH", + "page": 36, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Aberrant Horror Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The very essence of magic aggravates the unstable nature of your aberrant body.", + "Whenever you fail a saving throw to a spell or magical ability, roll on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Mutation} table. If the result is less than your current unstable mutation effect, then replace it with the new result." + ], + "featureType": [ + "AH:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gifts of Damnation", + "source": "GH", + "page": 40, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have acquired the ability to bind your first mortal to your will. You can create a contract to bind their soul to you, feeding on its power. However, you will not gain the benefits of this gift until you have bound a mortal with a contract.", + "To bind a mortal's soul to you and grant them a {@filter Gift of Damnation|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD}, you must first create a contract for that gift. A contract requires magical ink and paper worth 50gp for each Transformation level you have acquired, and you must meet the prerequisites listed. In addition, you and the mortal must both sign the contract willingly, fully aware of the costs involved. Once signed, Netherworld entities give the benefits of the gift to you, and the mortal receives the named benefit within 7 days. You do not have to provide this benefit yourself. For example, upon signing a contract for a Gift of Unfettered Glory, you will receive the benefits listed under the gift. The mortal who signs will receive glory and no in-game mechanical bonuses, provided by the dubious powers of the Netherworld.", + "While you may have any number of contracts in your possession, you can only benefit from one at a time. Upon the completion of a long rest, you may swap the contract you are currently benefiting from for an alternate contract that you have bound a mortal to and signed.", + "On your turn, as an action, you can call upon the Netherworld to reveal to you the exact location of a creature that has signed one of your contracts, providing they are on the same plane of existence as you.", + "A contract you hold lasts for 7 years or until the mortal that signed it dies. At which point it bursts into flames and you cannot receive any benefits from it." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Fiendish Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. You become a Fiend in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Fiends of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Fiend: Planar Binding", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your body and soul are bound to a fiendish plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been dragged back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", + "If you are on the fiendish plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brand of the Chainer's Gaze", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that diminishes their resolve. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way makes a saving throw, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their saving throw. A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brand of the Tyrant's Hellfire", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that exudes hellfire. The target must make a Charisma saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever you hit a creature branded in this way with an attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} fire damage.", + "A creature remains branded for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brand of the Deceiver's Guile", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that twists their senses and perspective. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way attempts to attack you, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their attack roll.", + "A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse}. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Fiend: Hideous Appearance", + "source": "GH", + "page": 41, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin becomes red and leathery, and vicious horns, teeth and nails erupt through the surface of your skin. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alluring Deceit", + "source": "GH", + "page": 42, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain mastery of deception and hollow promises. You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in either of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill.", + "This ability has no effect on a skill if the proficiency bonus is already doubled.", + "Magic that would determine if you are telling the truth always indicates you are being truthful, and you cannot be magically compelled to tell the truth." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ], + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "deception": true, + "persuasion": true + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infernal Resistance", + "source": "GH", + "page": 42, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain an imposing fortitude, drawing on Netherworld energy. If you would take magical damage from a spell, ability, or weapon, you can use your reaction and take half the amount of damage instead. You cannot use this feature against damage from silvered weapons." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nether Blade", + "source": "GH", + "page": 42, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use a bonus action to summon a dreaded Nether Blade. The blade takes the form of a simple or martial weapon that deals slashing damage of your choice. Attacks made with the blade deal fire damage and gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Attacks you make with the blade deal an additional {@damage 2d6} fire damage.", + "The blade emits flames that create bright light in a 5 foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.", + "You cannot be disarmed of the blade." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the blade at any time by using an action. If you unwield the blade, it immediately unsummons." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "True Name", + "source": "GH", + "page": 42, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your fiendish transformation is complete, and you are reborn. You must choose a new name for yourself, which becomes your true name. You receive a talisman of brimstone and brass with your true name inscribed in infernal on it. A creature within 10 feet of you that knows your true name, can use an action and speak your true name in an attempt to bind you to their will. If they do, you must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, you become {@condition charmed} by the creature, and must complete all commands they issue to you to the best of your ability. You remain {@condition charmed} for 8 hours. If the creature that bound you dies, this effect ends." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Commanding Obedience", + "source": "GH", + "page": 43, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever a hostile creature you can see within 30 feet of you fails a saving throw due to a spell of 1st level or higher that you control, you may command that creature to kneel. On that creature's turn, it must face you, then kneel and end it's turn. While kneeling, the creature is considered {@condition prone}. If the creature is immune to the {@condition prone} condition, then the creature just ends its turn." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brimstone Pyrolysis", + "source": "GH", + "page": 43, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you inflict fire damage against a hostile creature and reduce it to 0 hit points, you can immolate that creature and turn them into a Brimstone Statue.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brimstone Statue", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "A Brimstone Statue is the scorched remains of a corpse whose essence has burned out. A Brimstone Statue is the same size as the creature before it died, and uses the following statistics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Armor Class: 10", + "Hit Points: 10", + "Speed: 0", + "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic" + ] + }, + "A Brimstone Statue that is reduced to 0 hit points falls apart and is destroyed. It does not detonate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Detonate", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "On your turn, as an action, you can detonate one or more Brimstone Statues that you have created. When a Brimstone Statue detonates, it is destroyed, and each creature other than you within 10 feet of the statue must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes {@damage 3d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Infernal Summoning", + "source": "GH", + "page": 43, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "On your turn as an action, you can tear open a portal to the Netherworld and summon up to 4 {@creature imp|mm|Imps}. These Imps are each summoned into their own unoccupied space within 30 feet of you.", + "The summoned Imps are friendly to you and your companions. They all act directly after you in the initiative order. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The Imps disappear in a shower of ash and embers after 1 hour, or if they are reduced to 0 hit points. The GM has the Imps' statistics.", + "Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pull of the Netherworld", + "source": "GH", + "page": 43, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Fiend Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your new native plane attempts to pull you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 on a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per two character levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the Material Plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TF:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Harvester of Souls", + "source": "GH", + "page": 47, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have gained the ability to tear the soul out of creatures you kill and consume it for its invigorating effects. Whenever you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, if you are on the same plane of existence as your phylactery, its soul is captured and your phylactery becomes charged. On your turn, as an action, you can consume any number of charge levels from your phylactery to regain a single spell slot. When you regain a spell slot in this way, the spell slot's level is equal to one third of the charge you consumed, rounded down." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Lich: Undead Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 47, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Intelligence score increases by 4 and your Wisdom score increases by 2. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 22 this way. You become an Undead in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you.", + "If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. You stop aging. You are immune to any effect that would age you, and you cannot die from old age. You do not require air, food, drink or sleep." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Phylactery", + "source": "GH", + "page": 47, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "A phylactery is an enchanted vessel containing a Lich's soul. Additionally, a phylactery is a conduit for the Lich to feed on captured souls. A phylactery has the following statistics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Armor Class: 18", + "Hit Points: 90", + "Speed: 0", + "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from non-magical sources.", + "Damage Resistances: necrotic, cold, thunder, lightning, force, fire." + ] + }, + "While a soul is stored in your phylactery, the phylactery is considered charged. Its charge level is equal to the CR of all the creatures whose soul you have captured. To store a new soul in your Phylactery, add the CR of the creature you killed to your Phylacteries charge level. The souls of creatures with a CR of less than ¼ are not great enough to charge your phylactery. Your Phylacteries charge level cannot exceed 27.", + "If your phylactery is reduced to 0 hit points, your soul is lost; you crumble to dust and are killed outright.", + "If you are killed and you control a charged phylactery on the same plane of existence, your phylactery's charge is consumed and your body is reconstructed within 5 feet of your phylactery 7 days later. If you are killed and your Phylactery does not have a level of charge, you are reanimated 7 days later as a Demilich under the GM's control." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Puppet Master", + "source": "GH", + "page": 48, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Undead creatures of CR 1 or less that you animate with spells or abilities become permanently under your control. In addition, other creatures cannot gain control of undead creatures you raised." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lichdom of the Arcane", + "source": "GH", + "page": 48, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever you kill any creature with a spell, you may apply an additional effect depending on the damage dealt. Any effects with range are centred on or measured from the killed target, and if required, use your Transformation save DC.", + "This ability cannot be used when you kill a construct, undead, or any creature without a soul. The following are the effects caused when you use this ability:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fire", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "The target is vaporised into a cloud of ash and smoke The space that the creature died in, and each space within 5 feet of it, are considered heavily obscured for 1 minute. Winds of moderate or greater speeds (at least 10 miles per hour) also disperse the cloud." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Necrotic", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "As the soul of your enemy leaves their body, you are able to siphon off part of their life force. You regain hit points equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1), plus your character level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Poison", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Target a creature within 10 feet of the killed creature. That creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or gain the {@condition poisoned} condition for 1 minute." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rift to the Dreadscapes", + "source": "GH", + "page": 48, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to open a rift to the Dreadscapes. As an action on your turn, you can choose a point within 5 feet of you to open the rift. Once opened, the rift stretches out from that point to a 20-foot-radius sphere. When a creature other than you enters the rift's area for the first time on its turn, or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation DC. On a failed save, the creature suffers {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage, or half as much on a successful save. Undead creatures are immune to damage from this ability. The rift remains open for 1 minute, but closes if you become {@condition unconscious}. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Lich: Hideous Appearance", + "source": "GH", + "page": 48, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin has become rotten and pale, while your figure has become gaunt and hunched, radiating a ghastly aura. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, however this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Relentless Undead", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever an undead creature you control is reduced to 0 hit points, it may immediately move up to its full speed and make an {@action Attack} action before dying. This feature has no effect if the creature has been reduced to 0 hit points by radiant damage." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arcane Supremacy", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You become an exemplar of arcane power. When you cast a concentration spell, if you are already concentrating on one concentration spell, you do not lose concentration of that spell; instead you gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. If you are already concentrating on more than one spell, this feature has no effect. If you cast a third concentration spell during this time, you lose concentration on one of the two spells. Once you use this feature you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Staff of the Dreadscapes", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can use an action to summon a deathly staff made of blackened bone and twisted rotwood. The staff is the same as a quarterstaff, with the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Necrotic damage dealt by you ignores resistance to necrotic damage.", + "Your Spell Save DC and Transformation DC are both increased by 2.", + "Food and non-creature plants the staff touches wither and decay." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the staff at any time with the use of an action. If you un-wield the staff, it immediately unsummons." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Necromantic Dystrophy", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your body has become dependent on consuming souls, otherwise it becomes withered and frail. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 4 CR worth of souls from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot use the {@action Dash}, {@action dodge}, or {@action Disengage} actions. You cannot use these actions as bonus actions.", + "You cannot use your reaction to make opportunity attacks.", + "You cannot disguise your hideous form feature." + ] + }, + "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lord of Undeath", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever you reduce a humanoid to 0 hit points, you can choose to reanimate it. If you do, the creature rises at the beginning of its next turn as a {@creature zombie|mm} permanently under your control, following verbal commands to the best of its ability." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arcane Omniscience", + "source": "GH", + "page": 49, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have mastered the arcane arts. You know every spell from the {@filter wizard's spell list|spells|class=Wizard} and can prepare a number of these equal to your Intelligence modifier. Spells prepared this way do not count towards the maximum number of spells you can prepare. Upon completing a short rest, you can change one or more of these prepared spells for another spell from the wizards spell list." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathly Being", + "source": "GH", + "page": 50, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You become immune to poison damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks. In addition, you cannot become {@condition charmed}, {@condition poisoned}, {@condition paralysed}, or {@condition frightened}." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Weight of the Ages", + "source": "GH", + "page": 50, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lich Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The weight of time is degrading for your Lich form and only the consumption of many souls can stay its effects. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 8 CR worth of soul from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot use the {@action Attack} action.", + "If you move on your turn, you cannot use a bonus action or reaction until your next turn.", + "If you use a bonus action on your turn, your speed becomes 0 until your next turn." + ] + }, + "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLi:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hybrid Transformation", + "source": "GH", + "page": 53, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "As an action, you may transform into a monstrous hybrid: half-beast, half-sentient. While in your hybrid form, the following rules apply:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can't cast spells or concentrate on spells. Your ability to speak is reduced to short, basic, guttural responses.", + "Your stats remain the same as your humanoid stats.", + "Any armour you are wearing merges into your Hybrid Form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the armour is too large to merge.", + "While transformed and not wearing any armour or using a shield, your AC equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Dexterity modifier.", + "While transformed you can use weapons and equipment as normal, unless specified elsewhere.", + "You roll a {@damage d6} in place of the normal damage for your unarmed strikes. Attacks using your claws deal slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.", + "When making the {@action Attack} action you may substitute one attack to make an unarmed bite attack. If the attack hits, you deal piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d8} + your Strength modifier. If you make a bite attack, you cannot make another until the beginning of your next turn.", + "If you made the {@action Attack} action, as a bonus action you may make an unarmed claw attack or bite attack, provided you have not already used your bonus action." + ] + }, + "Your hybrid form lasts for a number of hours equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) and ends early if you are knocked {@condition unconscious} or reduced to 0 hit points. You can end your Hybrid Form by using an action on your turn." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shapechanger's Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 53, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become a Shapechanger in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Shapechangers of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lust for the Hunt", + "source": "GH", + "page": 54, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The savage nature of your curse sometimes causes you to lose control. These ferocious tendencies are a constant struggle between you as a humanoid and the beast within. When you are in your hybrid form, you must succeed at a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw at the beginning of each turn or lose control. If you are in the light of a full moon, you automatically fail this saving throw. If you fail this saving throw, you are subjected to the following until you succeed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You must move toward the closest nonplayer creature you can see, smell or hear, prioritising helpless creatures. If you end your movement and no non-player creature is within 5 feet of you, then you must use your action to {@action Dash} toward one.", + "If there is a non-player creature within 5 feet of you and you have not used your action, you must make a melee attack against it, prioritising helpless creatures.", + "If you made a melee attack against a creature, and that creature is still alive, then you must use your bonus action to make an unarmed claw or bite attack against the same creature." + ] + }, + "Additionally, if you are subjected to the light of a full moon you must succeed at a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or automatically turn into your hybrid form and cannot transform back until dawn. If you succeed in this saving throw, you are immune to its effects for 24 hours.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Helpless Creatures", + "entries": [ + "The defenceless and downtrodden are met with a modicum, of sympathy by most. However, to the bestial side of a Lycanthrope, these creatures represent prey. This Transformation refers to helpless creatures in multiple instances. For game purposes a helpless creature is a humanoid that is {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained}, {@condition blinded}, {@condition paralyzed} or {@condition frightened}. Additionally, creatures that are so vulnerable in their current situation, they are completely defenceless are also considered helpless. For example, a disarmed and defeated enemy, pleading for mercy. In these instances the GM decides if the creature is considered helpless or not." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Iron Pelt", + "source": "GH", + "page": 54, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "While in hybrid form, you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-silvered, non-magical sources." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hunter's Howl", + "source": "GH", + "page": 54, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "While in your hybrid form, you can use a bonus action to let out a loud howl and mark a creature within 60 feet as your prey. A creature remains marked this way for 1 hour, or until it dies. While a creature is marked as your prey, you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Whenever you hit the marked creature with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} damage. This damage is the same type as the attack.", + "You have advantage on any Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to track your prey." + ] + }, + "You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature upon a short or long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kindred Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 54, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to transform into the animal form representative of your Lycanthropy type, known as your Kindred Form. You follow the same rules as the Hybrid Transformation feature and any feature that specifies the hybrid transformation, unless specified otherwise. You can only transform into the kindred form representative of your Lycanthropy. Each Kindred Form gains the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot speak.", + "You cannot take any actions requiring hands, except your Transformation capabilities.", + "You can only use unarmed claw and bite attacks.", + "You automatically succeed at all sawing throws relating to the Lust for the Hunt flaw." + ] + }, + "Other than being larger, you are indistinguishable from a regular animal of your Kindred Form.", + { + "type": "section", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kindred Form - Bear", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your kindred form takes the shape of a large bear. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak to and understand other bears.", + "When you make any saving throw, you can add your Constitution modifier to the result.", + "Your hit point maximum increases by 15 hit points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kindred Form - Wolf", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your kindred form takes the shape of a ferocious dire wolf. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak to and understand other wolves.", + "When making an attack against a creature, if an ally is within 5 feet of that creature and not {@condition incapacitated}, you have advantage on that attack roll.", + "Your speed increases by 20 feet, to a maximum of 60." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Silver Sensitivity", + "source": "GH", + "page": 55, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have developed a debilitating sensitivity to silver. While in your Hybrid or Kindred form, you have vulnerability to silvered weapons. In addition, you cannot have resistance to attacks made with a silvered weapon." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Titanic Vigor", + "source": "GH", + "page": 55, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice your character level, and it increases by 2 every time you gain a character level.", + "Additionally, when in your hybrid form, you gain 5 temporary hit points at the start of your turn." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Predatory Leap", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your jump distance is doubled.", + "In addition, in hybrid form, if you jumped more than 5 feet and land within 5 feet of a creature, you can immediately take the attack action to attack that creature. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become prone on a failed save. You can decide to automatically grapple the target if they fail their save." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bestial Savagery", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have embraced the animalistic side of your transformation. While in your Hybrid Form, you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Your unarmed attacks deal {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and are considered magic attacks.", + "Your AC increases by 1.", + "You are immune to the {@condition charmed} and {@condition frightened} conditions." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Fraying Memories", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have begun to suffer the effects of sharing a mind with two personalities. Memories of less practical significance have been lost to new ones of midnight hunts. You have disadvantage on Intelligence ability and skill checks recalling information or knowledge." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Savage Instincts", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have developed an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed and carnage. While in your hybrid form, if you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, and it is missing any of its hitpoints, the base damage die is increased to {@damage 1d12}." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kindred Affinity", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation, Kindred Form feature" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have reached true harmony with your Kindred Form, achieving a state of peace most Lycanthropes never find. You gain the following benefits while in your Kindred Form:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak.", + "You can cast spells without needing to provide their verbal or somatic components. Additionally, you can cast spells without needing to provide material components, provided they do not have a gold cost.", + "Friendly creatures within 20 feet of you have advantage on Wisdom ability checks and saving throws." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Unstoppable Rage", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have become a visage of unkillable carnage and slaughter even other Lycanthropes fear. When you are reduced to 0 hit points and you are not killed outright, you are not knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can take your future turns as though you were not at 0 hit points and are affected by all spells, abilities and features as normal. While you have 0 hit points, taking damage causes death saving throw failures as normal, and three death saving throw failures can still kill you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Predatory Nature", + "source": "GH", + "page": 56, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Lycanthrope Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have begun to realise the true cost of your transformation. The beast within has gained more control of your body than you have. While you can control it at times you know it cannot be contained forever, and when it breaks free, it will delight in any slaughter it can find. You gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If you can see, hear or smell a helpless creature, you gain disadvantage on all Wisdom saving throws.", + "At the beginning of your turn, if you can see, hear or smell a hostile or helpless non-player creature, you must succeed a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into your Hybrid Form. If you succeed this saving throw, you become immune to this effect until dawn.", + "Whenever you kill a creature and you are in your Hybrid Form, you cannot transform back into your humanoid form until dawn the next day. Although you can transform into your Kindred Form." + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "TLy:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celestial Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 59, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become a Celestial in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Celestials of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Angelic Wings", + "source": "GH", + "page": 59, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have manifested feathered wings. You have a flying speed equal to your normal speed. You cannot wear armour or clothing that has not been modified to accommodate your wings." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Seraph: Planar Binding", + "source": "GH", + "page": 59, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your body and soul are bound to a divine plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been taken back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", + "If you are on the divine plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Divine Retribution", + "source": "GH", + "page": 59, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you or an allied creature you can see within 30 feet takes the attack action, you can use your reaction to imbue them with holy zeal. Immediately after the target completes the {@action Attack} action, they can make an additional attack as a bonus action. On a hit, the hit target takes an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Divine Clemency", + "source": "GH", + "page": 59, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you or a creature you can see within 60 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cast a spell of 1st level or higher. This spell must target the damaged creature and restore hit points to it. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Divine Expedition", + "source": "GH", + "page": 60, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of another creature's turn, you can use your reaction to move yourself up to your speed or allow an ally that you can see, within 60 feet, to move up to their speed. Movement made this way does not cause attacks of opportunity. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Divine Appearance", + "source": "GH", + "page": 60, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "2nd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has radically transformed. Your body radiates a divine glow, while your wings are prominent and powerful appendages. You can contain this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations, your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering desecrated ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Evil humanoid creatures that witness or hear about your true form become instantly hostile to you and are compelled by malice to destroy you, unless the GM decides otherwise.", + "If the creature is scared of you or decides that you are too powerful to fight, it will attempt to harm you in another way, but will not give up on destroying you." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radiant Strike", + "source": "GH", + "page": 60, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Whenever you hit a target with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage to the target. This damage increases to {@damage 2d6} if the target is a Fiend, Fey, or Undead." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cleanse Affliction", + "source": "GH", + "page": 60, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you cast a spell that restores hit points to an ally, you can also remove one condition being inflicted on them by a spell or ability." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bow of Celestial Judgement", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use a bonus action to summon a powerful bow made of divine light. The bow is the same as a {@item longbow|PHB}, except attacks made with it deal radiant damage and have the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The bow does not use ammunition. Instead, when the wielder draws the bowstring, an ethereal arrow of radiant light forms.", + "Attacks with the bow deal an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. Against fiends, fey and undead, the bow deals an additional {@damage 2d8} radiant damage instead.", + "The bow's radiant form emits bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the bow at any time with the use of an action. If you unwield the bow, it immediately unsummons." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Beacon to Darkness", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "3rd Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have become a Seraph of noted virtue and divinity. This has made you a target for all that is dark in the world. Whenever you or an ally within 30 feet commits an act of greater evil, such as murdering a helpless innocent, a small amount of darkness attaches itself to you, and you gain 1 corruption point (to a maximum of 5). Whether the act constitutes greater evil is determined by the GM. Whenever you make an attack roll against an evil creature, or make a saving throw against a spell or ability from an evil creature, subtract the number of corruption points you have from the roll. Whenever you complete a short or long rest, and have prayed for at least 1 hour, you can reduce the number of corruption points you have by 1." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TF" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aura of Holy Purge", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of righteous fervour. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura hits a hostile creature, they can choose for that hit to be a critical hit instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit from it again until they have completed a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aura of Merciful Blessing", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of invigoration and fortitude. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura is reduced to 0 hit points, they are reduced to 1 hit point instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aura of Empyreal Valor", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of swiftness and bravery. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura makes a Dexterity ability check to determine initiative, they can add +5 to the result. In addition, on that creature's turn they gain advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pull of the Empyrean", + "source": "GH", + "page": 61, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "4th Level of Seraph Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your new native plane attempts to draw you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 for a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per 2 class levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the material plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." + ], + "featureType": [ + "TS:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Blood Fury", + "source": "GH", + "page": 64, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Vampire Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have become possessed by the thirst that grips all Vampires. In combat, this thirst drives you into an insatiable frenzy of bloodshed. Whenever you deal combat damage with an unarmed strike or a melee/ranged weapon to a target that can bleed, and is not undead or a construct, you gain one Fury Point. You may only have a maximum of 4 Fury Points at any time. Upon completing a short or long rest, the number of Fury Points you have is reset to 0. These points are used by certain abilities that you can learn through your transformation levels.", + { + "type": "section", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood Fury Abilities", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "You can spend Fury Points (FP) to use the following abilities. The entries below detail their names, Fury Points cost in parentheses, and features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fanged Bite (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "On your turn, immediately after you take the {@action Attack} action, you can use your bonus action to make a special unarmed bite attack. You can use your Dexterity modifier instead of strength to hit with this attack. This attack deals piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d4} + your Strength or Dexterity modifier. The target must then succeed at a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. You regain hit point equal to the necrotic damage dealt this way. This attack generates 1 Fury Point as normal. If this attack reduces a humanoid creature of size Medium or smaller to 0 hit points, you gain 3 Fury Points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculated Strike (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "When you hit with a melee weapon attack, you may use this ability before damage is dealt. If you do so, you may add {@damage 1d6} of the same damage as your weapon to the damage result. If this ability is used, no Fury Points are generated for this attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vampiric Mist (2FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can disappear in a puff of shadowy mist and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unearthly Reflexes (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "After you have rolled a Dexterity saving throw, but before the GM has determined the result, you can use your reaction and take half damage on a failed save, and no damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deathly Horror (3FP)", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can emit a ghastly distortion of your true form. A creature of your choice within 30 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw is immune to this ability for 24 hours." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "featureType": [ + "V:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vampire: Undead Form", + "source": "GH", + "page": 65, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Vampire Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. In addition, your creature type changes to undead. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you. If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. Furthermore, you cannot die from old age and you do not require air, food or drink." + ], + "featureType": [ + "V:TB" + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Sanguine Curse", + "source": "GH", + "page": 65, + "prerequisite": [ + { + "other": "1st Level of Vampire Transformation" + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The sanguine curse has taken a hold on you. As a result you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot enter a residence you do not own without an invitation from one of the occupants. If you enter a residence involuntarily such as by being dragged into one, you take {@damage 1d10} psychic damage at the start of your turn while you are inside it.", + "You gain {@sense darkvision} (60 ft.) if you do not already have it.", + "While in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.", + "You must feed every 7 days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Feeding", + "entries": [ + "Transcended beyond mortal needs, vampires do not need to eat. However, the gripping nature of their curse requires them to feed on the fresh blood of humanoids. A task they undertake with delight.", + "On your turn, as an action, you can make an unarmed bite attack against an {@condition unconcious}, {@condition restrained} or {@condition charmed} humanoid. If you do so, the target is drained for 1 pint of blood and bears a bite mark on the location you bit them. This attack does not wake sleeping creatures or end the effect of spells and abilities. 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With your family name restored to glory, you hold considerable influence throughout your region and the entire world. However, with such heights comes a great distance to fall. Political enemies will go to great lengths to tarnish your name and steal your titles.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 80, + "entries": [ + "A Duke's estate, which includes resources and hirelings.", + "A Duke's title, granting you authority and social status among other individuals of your region." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "persuasion": true, + "choose": { + "from": [ + "history", + "deception", + "insight", + "performance", + "religion" + ], + "count": 1 + } + } + ], + "languageProficiencies": [ + { + "anyStandard": 1 + } + ], + "startingEquipment": [ + { + "_": [ + { + "special": "quill" + }, + "ink (1-ounce bottle)|phb", + { + "special": "letter opener" + }, + { + "special": "parchment" + }, + { + "special": "a piece of fine jewelry that displays your status" + }, + { + "item": "signet ring|PHB", + "displayName": "a signet ring engraved with your family crest" + }, + "fine clothes|PHB", + { + "value": 2500 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Clergy (Inquisitor)", + "source": "GH", + "page": 81, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@skill Intimidation}, choose one from {@skill History}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Religion}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard language and one of Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "A {@item holy symbol|PHB}, a prayer {@item book|PHB} or divine text, vestments, A set of {@item manacles|phb}, a copy of the text Sins of the Heretic, a leather strap. and 15 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Clergy represents those who devote their lives to working within religious institutions. 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You have learned who to ask the right questions, who holds the real power, and where to find a good time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Lodging near the port or trade station you work at.", + "You know where the contraband is hidden and how to get in." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Be promoted to Customs Inspector by a dock worker of a higher station." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 2 - Customs Inspector", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Your days of hard labour are behind you, as you are now charged with inspecting cargo for contraband, collecting tariffs, and filling ledgers of incoming and outgoing vessels. Corruption is rife at any port, and you are exposed to the shady deals, illegal goods, and criminal activities that take place there. 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All who wish to conduct business without hassle make sure they are on good terms with you, as nothing moves without your approval.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Comfortable accommodation within the port town or city of your station.", + "Authority of all resources, funding, and personnel of the harbour you manage.", + "The authority to grant commodity licences, allowing the import or harvesting of the commodity in the local area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Be promoted by a Monarch or state leader." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 4 - Sealord", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Residing in the capital city of your region, you dictate the laws, taxes, and flow of sea commerce across the region.", + "As a Sealord, you are the undisputed authority in your region when it comes to all subjects related to the harbour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Luxurious lodging near the mercantile district of the capital city where you oversee the operations of the region.", + "Control over docking fees and other charges associated with trading posts and ports across the region.", + "A seat at any council meetings pertaining to trade or the sea in the kingdom." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "investigation": true, + "choose": { + "from": [ + "athletics", + "persuasion", + "perception", + "sleight of hand", + "survival" + ], + "count": 1 + } + } + ], + "languageProficiencies": [ + { + "anyStandard": 1, + "choose": { + "from": [ + "abyssal", + "celestial", + "deep speech", + "draconic", + "infernal", + "primordial", + "sylvan", + "undercommon" + ], + "count": 1 + } + } + ], + "toolProficiencies": [ + { + "navigator's tools": true, + "vehicles (water)": true + } + ], + "startingEquipment": [ + { + "_": [ + "common clothes|phb", + { + "special": "belaying pin" + }, + { + "special": "thread and blunt needle" + }, + { + "special": "bucket of tar" + }, + { + "value": 1000 + }, + { + "special": "leather strap" + }, + { + "item": "hempen rope (50 feet)|phb", + "displayName": "30 feet of rope" + }, + { + "special": "pulley" + }, + { + "special": "box of snuff" + }, + { + "special": "clipboard" + }, + { + "special": "quill" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Seafarer (Sea Gatherer)", + "source": "GH", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@skill Survival}, choose one from {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@item Navigator's tools|phb}, {@filter vehicles (water)|items|source=phb;dmg|miscellaneous=mundane|type=vehicle (water)}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard and one exotic" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@item common clothes|phb}, a belaying pin, thread and a blunt needle, a bucket of tar, a bag filled with water weeds, a shellfish trap, a shucking knife, a {@item pouch|phb} of bait, a straw sunhat and 10 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "Seafarers make their living by sailing or gathering from the sea. Seafarers often start as poor and disrespected members of society. However, at higher ranks, they gain considerable holdings. The sea has much to give, but it can quickly take everything away as well.", + { + "type": "section", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sea Gatherer", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "The seas of Etharis are dangerous and forbidding. From mighty sea monsters to treacherous weather, most avoid the oceans at all costs. However, those that are skilled enough, or desperate enough, find a living harvesting what they can from the sea. Most Sea Gatherers represent the poorest of the poor. However, they make up for this lack of wealth with a savvy sense for survival, and Sea Gatherers who survive often become renowned heroes, known for fighting monsters of the deep and exploring sunken ruins of old. All know that an elderly Sea Gatherer must be a mighty figure indeed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge of the Seas", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Upon spending an hour walking the shore, and succeeding on a medium-DC Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check, you can find the best locations to hunt and catch sea treasures in the nearby region. This can range from simple fishing to dangerous monster hunting or diving for wrecks and ruins." + ], + "data": { + "isFeature": true + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 1 - Dredge", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "You spend your days scavenging the ocean with nets and shellfish traps, hoping to make a living. You may be struggling with poverty, and scrounging by the coast is the only way you can survive. Perhaps you were born into a tradition of fishing, and have begun with humble origins. Regardless of your background, you hope to hone your skills and make something of yourself.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "A small coracle fishing boat.", + "Knowledge of the best fishing spots in the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Acquire a trawling boat and a commodity licence from a Harbour Master." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 2 - Trawler", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Your life begins as a master of waves, as you battle the ocean to attain its most prized treasures. A sturdier ship allows you to venture further and recover more (and more valuable) treasures from the sea. From whale oil to black pearls, you descend upon the seas with a fierce determination and a steely resolve.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "A single-masted trawling boat with a few assistants to crew it.", + "A rumour of a great sunken treasure and the identity of who currently holds the map to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "Complete a contract to kill a particularly rare and dangerous nautical monster or find a sunken treasure. The contract must be completed for a wizard, merchant prince, or similarly influential individual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 3 - Trawl Master", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "With a crew at your back, you have become renowned as one of the fiercest Trawlers alive. No catch is too dangerous, or prize too well-guarded beneath the waves. You are hired by powerful mages, wealthy merchants, and kings to retrieve exotic treasures from the ocean\u2013a task you perform with great prowess.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "A deep-sea trawling boat, equipped to spend months at sea.", + "A team of expert trawlers and divers to assist you in adventures and maintain your boat.", + "The audience of wizards and merchant princes who wish to hire you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "Slay a major sea monster or find a sunken treasure that becomes legend. The event must draw the awe of influential individuals across the land." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rank 4 - Nautical Legend", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "Bards sing of the sea monsters you face and the storms you tame. It is said that even the Primordials of the tempest cannot deter you from your prize. All know that if there is a sunken ruin that needs plundering or an ancient sea creature that needs slaying, there is no one better suited for the task than you.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holdings", + "page": 105, + "entries": [ + "Control of a coastal island awarded to you by a Monarch in recognition of your feats. The island houses a fortress, guild house, or similar structure where nautical legends gather.", + "Repute across the land as a figure of legend.", + "A mighty weapon or artifact provided by a client or retrieved from sunken treasure.", + "An audience with any Monarch or head of state, at their convenience, to discuss matters of salvage and treasure hunting within the realm." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "survival": true, + "choose": { + "from": [ + "athletics", + "persuasion", + "perception", + "sleight of hand" + ], + "count": 1 + } + } + ], + "languageProficiencies": [ + { + "anyStandard": 1, + "choose": { + "from": [ + "abyssal", + "celestial", + "deep speech", + "draconic", + "infernal", + "primordial", + "sylvan", + "undercommon" + ], + "count": 1 + } + } + ], + "toolProficiencies": [ + { + "navigator's tools": true, + "vehicles (water)": true + } + ], + "startingEquipment": [ + { + "_": [ + "common clothes|phb", + { + "special": "belaying pin" + }, + { + "special": "thread and blunt needle" + }, + { + "special": "bucket of tar" + }, + { + "value": 1000 + }, + { + "special": "leather strap" + }, + { + "item": "hempen rope (50 feet)|phb", + "displayName": "30 feet of rope" + }, + { + "special": "pulley" + }, + { + "special": "box of snuff" + }, + { + "special": "clipboard" + }, + { + "special": "quill" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "item": [ + { + "name": "Arc Rifle", + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "source": "GH", + "recharge": "dawn", + "charges": 4, + "entries": [ + "In the unforgiving lands of Etharis, having reliable and efficient weapons is as essential as carrying water and food. In that regard, skilled inventors are highly sought after, and among them gnomes are the most renowned. However, innovation can sometimes go too far, and the Arc Rifle is the perfect example of how. Invented by a team of famous gnome engineers, it literally shoots lightning, hitting the target faster than any other ranged weapon and reducing flesh to ashes in mere seconds, regardless of armour. Due in part to this tremendous efficiency, this weapon was quickly declared illegal in most regions of Etharis. It is also believed to destroy the target's soul when it kills them.", + "This part-science, part-arcane contraption is a rifle-like weapon housing glass tubes of sparking electricity and powered by a small perpetual-motion device.", + "The Arc Rifle has 4 charges. It regains {@dice 1d4} expended charges daily at dawn.", + "{@b {@i Lightning Torrent.}} You can expend 1 charge as an action to launch a torrent of lightning in a 60-foot line, 5 feet wide. Each creature that the lightning passes through must make a Dexterity saving throw with a DC equal to your scatter save DC. On a failed save a creature takes {@damage 6d6} lightning damage, or half as much on a successful save.", + "Whenever you expend the last charge of the Arc Rifle, roll a {@dice d20}. On a result of 1 the Arc Rifle has fried its mechanisms and becomes useless." + ], + "rechargeAmount": "{@dice 1d4}" + }, + { + "name": "Collar of Undead", + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "Some people have no qualms about exploiting any opportunity for profit, including the sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one. Such people will undoubtedly make good use of the Collar of Undead, whether as professional smugglers looking for wealthy widows or widowers to plunder, or dark sorcerers in need of souls. This magical collar, when placed around the neck of a recently deceased person, will animate the body again, making it capable of many simple actions on command. The risen corpse will also be able to repeat words specified by the person who placed the collar on them.", + "It is no surprise, then, that some desperate people will let themselves be abused by the hope of using this object to keep their loved one with them a little longer.", + "When placed around the neck of a humanoid creature that has died within the last 10 days, and is Large or smaller, the creature comes back to life with 1 hit point. The creature becomes undead and is subject to all features that affect undead. The creature does not need to eat, sleep, or breathe. At dawn each day, the creature's hit point maximum decreases by {@dice 1d4} as its body rots and decays. When the creature's hit points reach 0, it falls apart into a heap of dust and is destroyed.", + "While wearing the collar, the creature is under your command and follows your orders to the best of its ability. On your turn you can issue a command to the creature as a Bonus Action. If no order is given, the creature follows any previous commands given and defends itself to the best of its ability.", + "If the collar is removed from the creature that it has brought back to life, the creature is immediately reduced to 0 hit points." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Thought Talker Orbs", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "source": "GH", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "This magical device is composed of two orbs: an \"emitter\" orb that captures the thoughts of anyone nearby and transmits them to another orb, called the \"receiver\".", + "Convenient for spying, it is said to have been designed by gnome engineers hired by the Ebon Syndicate. The emitter orb measures barely half an inch and weighs less than a marble, which makes it very easy to slip in a pocket or attach to a piece of clothing.", + "A creature holding both orbs can activate them by using an action and touching them together. Once they are active, any creature that moves within a 5-foot radius of the emitter orb, or starts its turn within 5 feet of the orb, must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, any attuned creature holding the receiver orb becomes immediately aware of that creature's current surface thoughts." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Breath of Beleth", + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "Named after the Arch Daemon of Fear, this poison creates an extremely powerful hallucinogenic effect which evokes a victim's worst fears. The poison is airborne and victims need only breathe it in to suffer its effects. The rare occasions when it was used have resulted in rooms full of people jumping out of windows or killing each other out of raw fear. Rumours say that the poison was quickly forbidden even by the Ebon Syndicate, deemed too dangerous, too extravagant, and too conspicuous. But chances are such a powerful substance wasn't simply abandoned, and others rumours say the Ebon Syndicate still uses a milder version during interrogation.", + "{@b {@i Breath of Beleth (Inhaled).}} A creature subject to the poison must succeed at a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become {@condition poisoned} for 1 minute. While {@condition poisoned}, the creature immediately becomes {@condition frightened} of all hostile creatures it can see, and must take the Dash action and move away from them by the safest available route on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to move." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Full Moon Extract", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "type": "P", + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "Despite its poetic name, this extremely addictive powder is not produced from any component coming from the moon. According to the most common rumours, it is mostly made of dried werewolf organs. It is thus hardly surprising that its success relies on the surge of raw strength it provides to its users, making it a favored drug for many wrestlers, boxers, and soldiers.", + "However, prolonged use is highly risky as it causes a strong addiction combined with an increasing inability to distinguish friend from foe. It is not known whether this side-effect exists by intent or not, but the fact remains that Full Moon users most often end up killed by their companions or local authorities when bloodlust overtakes them.", + "Upon consuming Full Moon Extract, a creature's Strength score becomes 19 (if it was not already higher). Additionally, the creature gains advantage on all Strength ability checks and saving throws. This effect lasts for 1 hour.", + "If a character consumes Full Moon Extract a number of times equal to their Constitution modifier plus 1 (minimum of 1), they become addicted to it. So a creature with a Constitution score of 16 will become addicted after consuming it for the fourth time. An addicted creature must consume Full Moon Extract every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a {@spell greater restoration} spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Full Moon Extract.", + "A character who uses full moon extract while addicted to it must succeed on a DC 6 Charisma saving throw or be overcome by violent urges. A character who fails the save is compelled to attack the nearest living creature they can see until the effects of the extract wear off." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aether Blood", + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "P", + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "The most extravagant rumours claim the blood of a unicorn is required to make this purple substance, available in liquid form only. Whether these mythical creatures exist or not, there's no question that Aether Blood is highly magical in nature. Glowing in the dark, it is said to significantly improve the magical attunement of the body, hence its popularity among spellcasters. It allows users to cast spells faster and detect magical manifestations more easily, among other things. However, even the most experienced spellcasters can't bear the exhausting effects of this attunement on the body, which suffers significant premature ageing from prolonged usage. Many spellcasters carry a small reserve of Aether Blood for the most dire situations.", + "After consuming Aether Blood, when a creature uses a spell slot, it counts as 1 spell level higher when determining the level the spell was cast at. If the spell has no additional effects when cast at a higher level, the Aether Blood has no effect. This effect lasts for 1 hour.", + "If a character consumes Aether Blood a number of times equal to their Constitution modifier (minimum of 1), they become addicted to it. So a creature with a Constitution score of 16 will become addicted after consuming it for the third time. An addicted creature must consume Aether Blood once every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Constitution ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a greater restoration spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Full Moon Extract." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dreams Leaves", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "type": "P", + "source": "GH", + "entries": [ + "Made from a mysterious, magically grown plant, this new drug has quickly gained immense popularity and its prices have skyrocketed. Users have vivid hallucinations in which all their wishes are fulfilled, hence the success of the Dreams Leaves. Moreover, rumours have begun to spread that users see visions of branching possibilities their life could take. Addicts will do anything for it, especially those in a poor situation who direly need an escape from harsh reality. However, use of the substance takes a horrific toll on the individual's mental capacity. Therefore, this substance is also often called the Collar of the Poor.", + "Upon consuming Dreams Leaves, a creature falls into a deep trance-like state and is considered {@condition unconscious}. This state lasts for 1 hour. Upon awakening the creature has fond memories of their dreams, as well as small premonitions of their possible future, and gains 1 dream point. If the creature is attacked or shaken by another creature while in this trance they awake early and do not receive a dream point. They may use the dream point, as a reaction, to gain advantage on one attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw.", + "If a character consumes Dreams Leaves, they become addicted to it. An addicted creature must consume Dreams Leaves once every 24 hours or have disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma ability checks and saving throws. The addiction lasts until the creature is targeted with a greater restoration spell, or after 30 days of not consuming Dreams Leaves." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greatsword of the Craven", + "source": "GH", + "page": 223, + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "2d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "curse": true, + "entries": [ + "The wielder of this sword gains +1 to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, while attuned to this weapon, its users speed is increased by 5 feet and they have advantage on initiative rolls.", + "{@b {@i Curse.}} This greatsword is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to the attuned. As long as the curse remains the owner is unwilling to part with the greatsword, keeping it on their person at all times. Anyone attuned to this weapon has disadvantage on all attack rolls made with weapons other than this one.", + "Whenever the cursed creature tries to pick up a weapon it will move slightly out of the way, requiring a successful DC 10 Dexterity check or spending an action to grab purchase of the hilt." + ] + } + ], + "magicvariant": [ + { + "name": "Shadow Steel Blades", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "requires": [ + { + "type": "M" + } + ], + "excludes": { + "name": [ + "Club", + "Flail", + "Greatclub", + "Light Hammer", + "Mace", + "Maul", + "Morningstar", + "Warhammer", + "Whip", + "Quarterstaff" + ] + }, + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Shadow Steel ", + "source": "GH", + "page": 0, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + "Another deadly invention, but not by gnomes, Shadow Steel is said to require souls to be produced. According to rumours, the souls are torn into pieces using dark spells and transformed into a raw spiritual essence of pain, which takes a pitch-black sheen reflecting no light. Weapons made from it cannot be resisted by conventional metals. They cut through the spiritual essence of living flesh, discharging excruciating pain into the victim. The rare survivors of these weapons report levels of pain that can render a person inert for hours.", + "When wielding a weapon made of Shadow Steel, you have advantage on attack rolls made against any target wearing medium or heavy armour. A creature hit by a Shadow Steel Blade must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming {@condition stunned} until the end of its next turn on a failed save." + ] + } + } + ], + "disease": [ + { + "name": "Seven Shades of Sitri", + "source": "GH", + "page": 219, + "entries": [ + "This venereal disease is not lethal but has indirectly caused many deaths. The Arch Daemon Sitri is said to be responsible for the appearance of this disease, hence its name. Stimulating lust to extremes, it is rumoured to have prevented city garrisons from defending the walls on several occasions, allowing fortified cities to be taken easily where a years-long siege was expected. The exact propagation vector of the disease is not known with certainty as several variants-or shades-of the disease seem to coexist, strangely appearing in a region only to spontaneously disappear some time later. Rumours have it that dark bargains are signed in the shadows to unleash the Seven Shades and trigger unrest ahead of bolder political or military moves.", + "After prolonged physical contact with an infected creature, a humanoid must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with the Seven Shades of Sitri on a failed save. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to the Shades for 24 hours.", + "An infected humanoid is overcome with carnal urges and becomes {@condition charmed} by all non-hostile humanoids that interact with them.", + "The Seven Shades of Sitri can be removed by any method that cures diseases. The disease ends on its own after {@dice 2d4} days." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Faith Cough", + "source": "GH", + "page": 219, + "entries": [ + "\"The Light of the Arch Seraphs shall protect those who truly have faith.\" This is the official statement from the Watchers of the Faithful about this virulent flu. Although not lethal, it is known to strike on a regular basis, constantly resurfacing when it was thought to be eradicated. Many rumours say that it doesn't strike equally among the populations of Etharis, sparing the followers of the the Divine Arch Seraphs and going after their enemies.", + "This reputation is probably erroneous considering the heavy toll taken by the Faith Cough among the poor all over Etharis, with the exception of the Castinellan Provinces, which seem to be miraculously spared...", + "If a humanoid comes within 5 feet of an infected creature they must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with Faith Cough on a failed save. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to Faith Cough for 24 hours. Creatures infected with Faith Cough have disadvantage on Dexterity (stealth) checks and all constitution checks.", + "Faith Cough can be removed by any method that cures diseases. The disease ends on its own after {@dice 2d6} days." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Tears of the Hungerer", + "source": "GH", + "page": 220, + "entries": [ + "Said to have been especially designed as a poison by the Ebon Syndicate with the help of necromancers, this affliction is spread by a single drop of a particularly virulent substance, or by the bite of an infected person.", + "It irremediably debilitates the victim rather than killing it, rendering them capable only of looking for other living beings to bite-and thus transmit the disease. The transformation takes effect in a few minutes and if not efficiently addressed-ideally by burning the affected person-the Tears can easily transform a whole town into a zombie nightmare in only a few days. The substance is only known to have been used once, in a place now known as the Cinder Circle. The confederation of archmages known in the Thaumaturge, in a rare public act, gathered to cast a powerful spell and thus reduce to ashes the entire city of Walstein that had been contaminated by the Tears. Since then, no other manifestations have been reported, but the reputation of this horrible disease has spread all over Etharis.", + "The Tears of the Hungerer is transmitted between humanoids through blood contact such as a bite or scratch. If a humanoid takes damage from an unarmed attack made by an infected creature, they must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected with the Tears on a failed save.", + "A creature infected with the Tears of the Hungerer reduces their hit point maximum by {@dice 1d4} daily at dawn. If a creature's hit point maximum is reduced to 0 then they die and become a zombie, infected with Tears of the Hungerer and under the GM's control.", + "Tears of the Hungerer can be removed by targeting an infected creature with the greater restoration or the heal spell." + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Weeping Pox", + "source": "GH", + "page": 221, + "entries": [ + "Originating in the once prosperous city-state of Liesech, where it suddenly appeared under mysterious circumstances, the Weeping Pox is by far the worst disease ever released on Etharis. It has spread quickly through Etharis despite the attempts of the Bürach Empire to contain it to Liesech. At first a sick person will be subject to fever causing sharpened senses, overexcitement, and a sense of wellbeing. But soon these symptoms will transition to delirium, burning fever, insatiable thirst, and oozing lesions that give the illness its name. Nearly all who contract the disease die shortly after. Most people succumb to the pox in a few days, while the most resilient may hold on for almost two weeks.", + "The Weeping Pox is transmitted between humanoids both by close contact and as an airborne virus. If a humanoid comes within 5 feet of an infected creature they must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, becoming infected on a failed save. If a creature makes physical contact with an infected creature, this saving throw is made with disadvantage. If a creature's saving throw is successful, they become immune to the Weeping Pox for 24 hours.", + "A creature infected with the Weeping Pox must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw each day at dawn. On a failed save, the creature's Constitution score is reduced by {@dice 1d4}. If a creature's Constitution score is reduced to 0 then they die.", + "Known to the Morbus Doctore and only a select few others, the cure to the Pox is a closely guarded secret. The Morbus Doctore are willing to sell a vial of the antidote to those who know how to ask, for an exorbitant price or a costly favour." + ] + } + ], + "adventure": [ + { + "name": "Tavern of the Lost", + "id": "GH1", + "source": "GH", + "contents": [ + { + "name": "The Adventure" + }, + { + "name": "Introduction to The Tavern" + }, + { + "name": "Exploring the First Floor" + }, + { + "name": "Exploring the Second Floor" + }, + { + "name": "Inorim's Sanctum" + }, + { + "name": "Returning to the Tavern" + }, + { + "name": "The Boar's Head" + }, + { + "name": "Downfall" + } + ], + "level": { + "start": 6, + "end": 6 + }, + "published": "2020-03-01", + "storyline": "Grim Hollow", + "group": "homebrew" + }, + { + "name": "Facets of Darkness", + "id": "GH2", + "source": "GH", + "contents": [ + { + "name": "The Adventure" + }, + { + "name": "Locations of Interest" + }, + { + "name": "Progression" + }, + { + "name": "Investigating the Device" + }, + { + "name": "Conclusion" + } + ], + "level": { + "start": 6, + "end": 6 + }, + "published": "2020-03-01", + "storyline": "Grim Hollow", + "group": "homebrew" + }, + { + "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics", + "source": "GH", + "id": "GH3", + "published": "2020-08-22", + "storyline": "Grim Hollow", + "group": "homebrew", + "level": { + "custom": "-" + }, + "contents": [ + { + "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics" + }, + { + "name": "Familiar Faces" + }, + { + "name": "Locations of Interest" + }, + { + "name": "Where to Start" + }, + { + "name": "Progression" + }, + { + "name": "Investigating" + }, + { + "name": "Knowing Ser Hugues' Story" + }, + { + "name": "Discovering the Curse and the Story of the Area" + }, + { + "name": "Meeting Daelron" + }, + { + "name": "The Hermit's Tower" + }, + { + "name": "Conclusion" + }, + { + "name": "Treasure" + } + ] + } + ], + "adventureData": [ + { + "source": "GH", + "id": "GH1", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Adventure", + "page": 222, + "entries": [ + "Designed for 4 level 6 characters", + "Travel is a perilous endeavor in Etharis, especially at night. Even armoured merchant caravans guarded by mercenaries are reluctant to deviate from well-traveled roadways after nightfall, lest they fall prey to the unearthly creatures of the dark. Travelers who find themselves caught out after nightfall are forced to lodge at remote roadside inns for extortionate prices, and local thugs acting as guards are quick to turn away those without the coin to pay.", + "There is one roadside tavern whose infamy exceeds all others. Found in many locations and known by many different names, it is most often called the Black Bard but denizens have come to call it The Tavern of the Lost. It is rumored that adventurers seeking the tavern cannot find it, as it only appears to those who are desperate for shelter. The warm glow of the tavern's hearth and jaunty music entice weary travelers like a sweet siren's song. Witnesses who recalled the tavern's legend and camped outside report that in the morning, all those who entered had vanished, along with the tavern.", + "Patrons cannot kill one another inside the tavern, where wounds spontaneously heal and severed limbs can simply be reattached. However, the tavern itself and the creatures within will certainly attempt to kill the patrons, and can do so. Unless otherwise specified, non-patron creatures will remain dead when killed. Furthermore, the tavern's protection does not apply to any patron who enters either the trapdoor basement or Inorim's attic extra dimensions.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0159.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Familiar Faces", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bryn Harjolf", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@i LG male human Innkeeper}", + "The innkeeper of the Black Bard is a man of few words. He is the tavern's first victim, and has taken it upon himself to maintain the peace. Outwardly gruff, Bryn discourages adventurers from exploring the tavern beyond the common room, and is quick to quash rumors of escape attempts among his regulars. He is well aware of the dangers on the second floor and above, as adventurers get closer to discovering the wizard beyond the attic skylight. Bryn keeps an enchanted greatsword hidden behind the bar in case a fight breaks out among the patrons, and he is swift to deliver the tavern's justice. However, the greatsword fears combat, and Bryn must be quick to grab it before it makes a break toward his quarters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0161.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "A former adventurer himself, Bryn cuts an imposing figure under his barkeep's apron, towering over most of his patrons. He bears numerous scars from his earlier years spent marauding the outer reaches of Etharis, and maintains a short-trimmed beard and wavy, chestnut colored hair.", + "Bryn Harjolf has the stats of a {@creature knight}. However most of the time he is in common clothes instead of plate (AC 10). He also fights with {@item Greatsword of the Craven|GH|his enchanted greatsword}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vieri Barboro", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@i NE male half-elf Bard (thrall)}", + "This aloof bard performs at the tavern and is frequently seen tuning a lute he rarely plays. His angular face and distinctly feline mannerisms distinguish him from the other patrons.", + "Vieri's secret is that he is a spy and the physical manifestation of the tavern's power, which extends to influence over time and space. While not a living creature, he is very fond of Dreams Leave-a highly addictive substance that produces distortions of perception." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0162.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Vieri is pallid with raven-black hair that he often wears tied back from his face. Like other half-elves, he has slightly pointed ears and darkvision. He has steely grey eyes set off by green veins that radiate across his face. Vieri carries a pouch of Dreams Leave that replenishes itself at the end of each day. He has a lean build and nimble fingers, ideal for plucking the strings of his lute when the fancy takes him.", + "Vieri's stats can be found {@creature Vieri|GH|here}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jarah Blackthane", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "{@i N female half-orc Mercenary}", + "{@creature Jarah Blackthane|GH|Jarah} is a former Free Swords thug for hire with a quick temper. She finds her captivity boring and likes to pass the time by gambling or participating in drinking games. Jarah is known for her sleight of hand, taught to her by Vieri Barboro. She dislikes Bryn and openly mistrusts him. In combat, she favors a two-handed great axe that she carries slung across her back.", + "Jarah has a stocky build, and is the only patron to stand taller than Bryn. As a half-orc, she has greyish skin and a strong, protruding jaw, though the rest of her face is decidedly feminine. She has a well-muscled body from years of training with her greataxe, and a thick black plait that she wears down her back.", + "Jarah has the stats of a {@creature veteran} except she uses a great axe instead of any other weapon (greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 9 ({@damage 1d12 + 3}) slashing damage), and is in common clothes the majority of time (AC 11)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aren", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "{@i N male human Thief}", + "Aren and his three underlings are members of the Ebon Syndicate (all four have the stats of a {@creature spy}). They value coin above all else, and would gladly turn on one another for the right price. They pass their captivity by gambling and participating in other games of chance, and always wager to win, sometimes against their better judgement. Aren has a shabby appearance and coarse articulation, likely the result of being brought up in among thieves from a young age.", + "Aren is lean and small statured from years of malnutrition, but is surprisingly nimble on his feet and an adept lockpick. He has lank brown hair and green eyes, and a tattoo of the Hawk Moth symbol on his chest. He is tanned from years of taking on odd jobs to pay his way through the cities of Etharis, and addresses others with a rough Common accent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mouse", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "{@i N male halfling Street Urchin}", + "Mouse is a slim 9-year-old halfling boy with a great fascination for tales of Etharian heroes. He carries a copy of a book called Tales of Etharis with him, and wears a wooden toy sword slung at his hip. He is the most recent captive of the tavern, captured some 40 years ago. He idolises people who resemble the heroes in his favorite book.", + "Mouse is slight for his age-which is slight indeed, as a young halfling-with blond, curly hair and a cherubic face. He has dark brown eyes and slightly pointed ears. He wears a pair of patched trousers with suspenders and a loose shirt, clearly made for a human child much larger than himself.", + "Mouse has the same stats as a {@creature commoner}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inorim Azeem", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "{@i CN male human wizard}", + "Inorim is a powerful Wizard who has been held captive for over 300 years in the Tavern of the Lost. In that time he has made the attic his own realm within the tavern. His pocket universe, a windswept mountaintop of his own creation, allows him to remain unaffected by the tavern and retain his powers. The tavern greatly desires to possess Inorim, and sends hordes of animated furniture into the pocket universe to retrieve him, where they are promptly smashed to splinters by a {@creature stone golem} under Inorim's control. Prior to his captivity, Inorim was a keen scholar of enchantment magic, and studied at the Ravencourt Sanctuary.", + "Inorim is originally from the desert plains of Castinella, which he fled due to a zealous inquisitors persuit. He has mahogany skin and dark, curly hair shot with silver. Maintaining the pocket universe has taken a toll on Inorim; he is evidently thin beneath his wizard's robes, and walks with a labored, twisted gait. He carries a black staff topped with an amber stone, which serves as a walking stick as much as a conduit for his powers.", + "Inorim has the stats of an {@creature Archmage}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to Start", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "This encounter assumes characters have already formed a party and are presently traveling through the wilderness after nightfall, having stumbled into the middle of a werewolf hunting party. These werewolves were tracking a wounded black bear through the dense forest, but the promise of tender human flesh is too tempting an opportunity to pass up, and they break off their hunt to pursue more enticing prey. Read the following to set the scene:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You travel down a disused carriageway along the outskirts of a forest. The trees on either side of the path are dense and ancient, and form a high canopy overhead through which a few stars are visible. Behind you, you hear the labored panting of a werewolf pack, amplified by the nocturnal quiet of the forest. Branches snap and dozens of footfalls trample the undergrowth.", + "In the distance, a warm amber glow flickers into view through the trees around the corner, accompanied by the faint sounds of raucous laughter and jaunty music. You have stumbled upon a roadside tavern. As you get closer, the draw of the tavern intensifies; the smell of fresh-baked pastries and woodsmoke, the sound of ale being poured from oak barrels, the clinking of coins being wagered. A battered sign by the roadside names the tavern as The Black Bard." + ] + }, + "Clearly outnumbered, the characters have only 1 round before the lycanthrope horde is upon them. Once the characters decide how they will react, the werewolves burst through the treeline.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In a shower of splintering branches, the pack tears through the treeline, paws scrabbling for purchase as they charge toward you, slavering wildly with jaws agape." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seeking Refuge", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "If the characters chose to flee the werewolf pack into the tavern, the door swings open on well-oiled hinges, and the sound of raucous laughter and music intensifies. The werewolves dissipate into a thick black mist, having played their role in herding new prey toward the tavern. They cannot cross the threshold into the tavern's grounds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hiding", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "If the characters attempt to hide from the werewolves, the sound of heavy footfalls and strained panting passes close by on the other side of the thicket. Whichever way the characters attempt to flee, however, the pack appears close behind, herding them toward the mysterious roadside tavern. The wolves cannot cross the threshold into the tavern's grounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction to The Tavern", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1691.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Bard", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "The Black Bard (A.K.A. Tavern of the Lost) is an infamous inn and tavern that appears to desperate travelers seeking shelter.", + "The place is a stone building with a slate roof and several chimneys whose smoke curls skyward like a beckoning finger. The tavern contains two floors. The first floor is occupied by the tavern's sprawling common room, a homely jumble of mismatched furniture and overstuffed armchairs that surround an impressive central hearth. A mounted head crowns the mantle. The upper floor of the tavern contains comfortable, simply appointed rooms for guests. A smaller attic space with a conical turret perches atop the second floor. Like the windows below, a warm amber glow radiates from behind this turret's frosted glass, backlighting a hulking figure that moves quickly out of sight.", + "Once the characters are inside the entryway facing the common room, the front door swings shut behind them with a soft click, dematerialising into solid stone. Inspection of the wall reveals that the vanishing door is not an illusion, and the characters are now trapped inside. The initial glamour of joviality and refuge is revealed to be a lure projected by the tavern as a means of enticing new prey. The true patrons slouch gloomily around tables, muttering in hushed tones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tavern Common Room", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "The taproom occupies a small alcove to the left of the entrance, and is stocked with barrels of maplewood ale and aged wine. Bryn stands behind the bar, washing tankards. He is an imposing figure among the tavern guests, with a broad adventurer's build. He regards the newcomers with a surly expression. \"You might as well sit down,\" he says gruffly. The other occupants are likewise unwelcoming, and stare at the characters with murmurs of, \"More of 'em ey,\" and, \"Tavern's caught a right brace of 'em this time.\"", + "The tavern occupants are peculiarly mismatched, and not just because they are unlikely traveling companions. A DC13 Intelligence (history) check reaveals they appear to be from different time periods and distant lands, reflected in their dress and speech, though most appear to speak Common. A bard perched on the arm of an overstuffed armchair by the hearth tunes a lute distractedly, testing the strings. He watches the newcomers languidly from beneath a Renaissance-style velvet muffin-hat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Exploring the First Floor", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T1: Common Room", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + "The common room is homely and in good repair, and contains the following features:", + "{@b {@i Mounted Head.}} Above the hearth, a mounted head shifts shape between a boar, black bear, and a crowned stag each time a character turns to look at it. Hidden deep in the maw of the boar head is the seeing stone (pg. 232). If the players find the seeing stone before they meet Inorim and use it correctly they can bypass meeting Inorim in his pocket dimension.", + "{@b {@i Bookshelf.}} Books slide off the shelves and leaf through their own pages as if an unseen reader is perusing them. Characters who attempt to read a book from this shelf find that the book shreds itself to tatters in their hands.", + "{@b {@i Wine Barrels.}} The aged wine in these barrels spontaneously turns to vinegar and back to wine again. Patrons have made a sort of roulette game from this temperamental brew. These barrels replenish themselves when empty.", + "{@b {@i Hearthside Tables.}} Tables attempt to trip careless occupants who forget to put a coaster beneath their drinks.", + "{@b {@i Hearth Rug.}} A fine rug patterned with olive branches and filigree spirals. If a fight breaks out among the occupants, this rug of smothering will intervene, entangling the aggressors until the fighting stops.", + "{@b {@i Armour.}} The suit of animated armour standing by the former doorway (with the stats of a helmed horror) enforces the tavern's justice, attacking anyone who attempts to escape while new prey is being lured into the tavern. If the animated armour is reduced to 0 hit points it falls {@condition unconscious} for 1 minute. After that it returns to maximum hit points and returns to its previous role.", + "If any character consults a compass in the common room or tap room, they will find that the compass points toward a trapdoor behind the bar leading down into the basement. (Anywhere else in the tavern, a compass needle will merely spin erratically.)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T2: Tap Room", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + "The tap room contains a long wooden bar surrounded by leather-topped bar stools.", + "A row of smaller ale kegs lines the far wall, above which sits a shelf littered with pewter tankards and sherry glasses. There is a sink behind the bar for washing used tankards. After Bryn washes the tankards, an animated dishtowel busies itself with drying the tankards, which promptly return themselves to the cluttered shelves until their next use. Bryn also keeps his enchanted greatsword behind the bar, where he can keep an eye on it.", + "A wooden trapdoor can be found behind the bar. It sits flush with the floor and has no visible handle or hinges. It cannot be forced open by any means. A triangular notch has been carved into the wood." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T3: Kitchen", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + "The kitchen is a small back room extending off the tap room. At the centre of the room is a butcher's block, which is cluttered with earthen pots of spices, herbs, and a large portion of salted pork. A larder stocked with jams, meats, and vegetables occupies the far wall.", + "Hanging nets of potatoes, onions, and a wreath of garlic occupy the walls at random intervals. A large cookstove is cluttered with cast-iron pots and pans, each one scrubbed to a well-used shine. Supplies in the kitchen replenish themselves, and though the sound of cooking can be heard from the common room, those who push open the door see only the empty kitchen. Prepared meals simply appear on the butcher's block, ready to be served." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tavern Brawl", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + "Suddenly, a fight breaks out. Read or paraphrase the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The murmur of conversation and the burble of ale being poured from stout kegs barely muffles the discordant strumming of a bard tuning his lute by the hearth.", + "Then, the noise is eclipsed by an antagonised shout: \"Yer thieving lout! Cheat me out of my winnings, will ya?\" Suddenly, a female half-orc catches a feral, swinging uppercut from a rough-shaven male human. Two other humans sitting nearby spring to defend the man with weapons drawn, but not before the half-orc beheads the man with a two-handed greataxe.", + "His head topples from his shoulders and rolls toward the tap room, coming to a stop by an unoccupied bar stool.", + "The headless body falls to its knees and begins blindly scrabbling around on the floor, searching for its head." + ] + }, + "The human combatants are three members of the Ebon Syndicate. The one looking for his head is Aren, their leader. Their foe, Jarah Blackthane is a half-orc mercenary known for her sleight of hand.", + "Most tavern patrons flee or take cover at the outbreak of the brawl.", + "\"Stand down!\" a voice bellows from across the room. Bryn appears from behind the bar and picks up the head, dropping the tankard he was washing with an annoyed grunt. The head spews profanity under Bryn's arm, mostly directed at Jarah. \"That's enough out of you,\" Bryn growls, jamming the head back onto the body's shoulders. With a sound like walnuts being cracked, the head reattaches and the man stands up, throwing Jarah an impish grin. \"I'll not hear another word of it, Aren,\" Bryn says. \"Save it for the brawls if you must. At least then we can wager on your stupidity.\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Bryn Harjolf", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "Once the brawl has subsided, Bryn pushes against the tide of patrons toward the characters, tankards of ale in hand. Bryn is a fair and hardworking innkeep who simply wishes to maintain relative peace among his patrons. An ex-adventurer, Bryn cuts an imposing figure under the ale-stained apron he wears. It is rumored that Bryn is as old as the tavern itself, though it is unclear where his allegiances lie:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"On the house,\" Bryn mutters, placing a tankard of ale in front of you. A male dwarf on the next table over is barely visible from behind a mountain of drained tankards. He slams down his next tankard with a grunt, and calls the innkeep over. \"Watering down the ale again?\" he demands. To his own dismay, the dwarf appears entirely sober. \"You'll get used to it, Gerund.\" Bryn says.", + "The dwarf rounds on the characters. \"Enjoy it while ye still can, ye'll find no small comforts 'ere. Food tastes like ash, ale turns to water. Even Aren over there can't walk on the second floor no more. Says it's like walking through a salt marsh. But I'll not stay. Heard tell of a boy who crawled out through the attic. Whittled away at a mouse hole until it was big enough for him to slip out. Never saw 'im again.\"", + "\"You'll do well not to heed Vieri's stories.\" Bryn chides. \"That bard is half-mad from Dreams Leave.\"" + ] + }, + "A slim halfling boy of around 9 years old watches the party from a barstool. He carries a copy of the Tales of Etharis, a book detailing deeds of great Etharian heroes. Despite his seemingly youthful appearance, he speaks with maturity beyond his years, introducing himself as Mouse. Mouse believes the party are legendary adventurers he read about in Tales of Etharis, and enthusiastically shows the adventurers the beginning of a tale called \"The Vanishing Keep\" which bears a striking similarity to the circumstances under which the party finds themselves captive. He treats the characters with reverence and is overly keen to help the party in any way he can. He carries a wooden toy sword at his hip.", + "Mouse explains that he was the most recent captive-some 40 years ago. He explains that time passes differently for each patron, but to his memory, Bryn has always been the innkeep. Some occupants feel every passing second of their captivity, while others believe they have only been held for a few days. Mouse is in the latter camp, and is optimistic about escape. If questioned about the boy who escaped, Mouse believes he has seen him, \"He lives in the attic on a mountain.\" He describes the \"boy\" as a withered old man with a long grey beard who walks with a black cane. Mouse knows nothing more about him, save that he lives alone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Bryn", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "Bryn lingers nearby, eavesdropping on Mouse's conversation with the characters. He is quick to interject when Mouse brings up the attic, grabbing the boy's arm and steering him toward the kitchen with promises of honey cakes. \"Come, let's not wear out our welcome with the new guests,\" he chastises, casting a glance at the newcomers who threaten to disturb the uneasy peace he has brokered with the other patrons. He vehemently denies the existence of the \"boy\" in the attic if questioned further." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Exploring the Second Floor", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "The second floor contains a suite of guest rooms. Rooms are located on either side of a hallway lit by sconces. The rooms are simply furnished, but comfortable. Bryn warns the characters not to go up to the second floor, as it is openly hostile. He tells them that if they must sleep, do so in the common room, and not in any of the beds on the second floor. The pillows have a habit of attempting to suffocate any occupant who has not paid to let the room.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T4: Room of Reverberations", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + "The door is unlocked and swings ajar easily. Behind it is another door, slightly smaller and made of different wood. It too is unlocked. Opening this door reveals another slightly smaller door, again crafted from a different wood, and so on. Opening each consecutively smaller door eventually reveals a door no larger than a thumbnail. Opening this door reveals a limitless void that stretches endlessly into the distance. Another tiny door opens across the void, and a familiar eye peers through. Any character who calls out to the eye's owner is answered by their parallel self on the other side of the door." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T5: Jarah's Room", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + "The door is unlocked, but something heavy rests on the other side, preventing it from being opened. Forcing it open requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. The wooden armoire blocking the door hobbles back toward its rightful place against the far wall, setting down with a dusty sigh. The room is simply furnished, with an unmade wooden-framed double bed, and an adjoining bathroom with a claw-footed bathtub. Running water is audible.", + "{@b {@i Bathroom.}} Closer inspection reveals the bathtub is heaped with multicoloured bubbles that never burst. They lazily drift about the room, bouncing off any surface they touch. Unless they succeed a DC 18 passive perception check, characters are too preoccupied by this to notice the trickles of water lapping over the side of the tub rapidly moving toward them. If they fail, the water seizes unwary characters by the ankles and attempts to drag them beneath the surface. Any individual caught unawares by the water must succeed a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, or be {@condition grappled} and pulled underwater. The player has one round to try and escape before the water attempts to force its way into the character's lungs, forcing them to succeed a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have all air in their lungs replaced with water, causing them to be considered suffocating. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn, ending the effect on a successful save.", + "If a character escapes the water, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The water seethes and boils, lapping over the sides of the tub and cascading onto the floor. It gathers into a swirling, aqueous creature that towers over you. Its two massive forearms extend toward you, and a watery maw opens up in the centre of the swirling mass that serves as the creature's face. It lunges toward you with a gurgling roar." + ] + }, + "A {@creature water elemental} appears from the bathtub and is hostile to the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T6: Guest Room", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + "This room may be let to playable characters, however Bryn tries to dissuade the party members from doing so, explaining that the second floor is not safe. It is comfortably furnished and contains a double bed, an empty chest of drawers that has recently been repainted, and a washstand. Characters who haven't paid for the room and attempt to rest their heads on the soft feather pillows soon find they are unable to breathe, as the pillows sneakily wriggle their way out from beneath the heads of unsuspecting occupants and attempt to smother them in their sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T7: Bryn's Room", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + "The inkeep's room is locked, but the lock can be picked with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Thieves' Tools) check. Alternatively, a successful DC 18 Strength check will smash open the door. Unlike the other guests' rooms, Bryn's room appears to be more homely, and contains the following features:", + "A locked wooden trunk rests at the foot of a large, sturdy wooden bed in the northwest corner. Bryn's personal sigil, a black bear standing on its hind legs, is expertly carved into the wood above a large burnished padlock.", + "An empty wall mount for a greatsword, which is currently under the bar where Bryn can keep an eye on it.", + "A freestanding mirror that only shows the back of whoever looks into it.", + "A fringed woollen rug patterned like a serpent.", + "{@b {@i Wooden trunk.}} The lock on Bryn's trunk can be picked with thieves' tools on a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. ", + "The trunk appears to contain folded clothes, an old set of plate armour, and a heavily annotated book entitled Yaga Babesh. A secret compartment in the bottom can be detected by a character who examines the lining of the trunk and makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The compartment holds a silver key on a braided cord, a journal that screams when it is read, and a jar of swirling black mist. If confronted Bryn refuses to talk about the contents of the secret compartment of the trunk, beyond saying that they belonged to his old adventuring party, and asks the players to return the contents and speak no more of what they have found.", + "{@b {@i Quicksand Rug.}} Characters who step onto the rug become stuck and sink rapidly through the floor back down to the common room below if they fail a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T8: Second Guest Room", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + "This room may be let to playable characters, however Bryn tries to dissuade the party members from doing so, explaining that the second floor is not safe. It is simply furnished and contains a double bed, a wardrobe, and a pitcher and washcloth on a wooden washstand. The room contains the following additional features:", + "A bronze kettle suspended on a wrought-iron arm over the hearth.", + "A glowing arcane rune that crudely scratches itself into the floorboards before violently gouging itself out, only to resume scratching itself into the wood again. This is audible only when inside the room.", + "{@b {@i Arcane Rune.}} A detect magic spell or similar ability reveals a powerful aura of conjuration magic around the rune. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check confirms that this rune sustains the layout of the tavern. Touching or destroying the rune destabilises the layout of the tavern, such that the rooms no longer retain their original order and characters (and NPCs) teleport spontaneously from place to place. The arcane rune has an AC of 10 and 20 hit points. It is a common annoyance for the tavern's occupants when someone, or something, touches or destroys the temperamental rune, only for it to reappear in a different location and resume its scratching. It would seem Bryn forgot to mention the rune earlier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "T9: Mimic", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + "A door at the southernmost end of the hallway snickers and appears to tremble. Unlike the other doors which are numbered ascendingly, this door has the same number as its neighbour. The wood of the door appears to tremble and boil, warping into a slick blackish-purple mouth lined with two rows of teeth as thick as a forearm. Six amber eyes blink in unison, surveying the characters. \"Who pass'd 'ere gives it food,\" the {@creature mimic} lisps in Common, extending a pseudopod threateningly. The mimic will not attack the party if they offer it food." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attic", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + "The attic trapdoor has been fitted with a suspiciously new lock that can be picked with a successful DC 13 Dexterity check using thieves' tools. The trapdoor can only be unlocked from the outside (using the key found in the trunk in Bryn's quarters), or forced open with a successful DC 15 Strength check. A ladder drops down from the mouth of the attic, extending up into the dusty gloom above.", + "The attic space is a cramped garret with a sloped ceiling and a grimy, boarded-up skylight through which a few stars are visible. Boxes covered in dirty drop cloths, barrels, trunks and broken furniture litter the room under a fine layer of dust. In a back corner behind some peculiar crates labeled \"Deciduous Pearbulbs\", the characters can find a makeshift bed, recently slept in. The skylight can be forced open from the inside by prising off the boards with a successful DC 15 Strength check. It creaks in protest from years of disuse." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Inorim's Sanctum", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + "The skylight opens onto a vast windswept mountaintop ringed with rocky crags and fine, powdery snow. The snow is not cold to the touch, and does not melt when it settles on the characters or on the ground. The roof's slate tiles underfoot give way to a stony path winding up through the crags toward a Valikan ruin. The ruin appears to be an ancient watchtower of rotted wood, crumbling stone blocks, and a large marble plinth set into a dead tree in the centre of the courtyard.", + "The party has stumbled into the sanctuary of Inorim Azeem, a powerful wizard who has been held captive by the tavern for over 300 years. The mountaintop is an extradimensional landscape of his own creation, and allows him to remain mostly immune to the draining effects of the tavern. Broken furniture is scattered around the courtyard. A {@creature stone golem} stands at attention in front of the plinth, on which sits a leather-bound journal.", + "{@b {@i 's Ward.}} By crossing into the courtyard, the characters have disturbed a powerful protective ward placed on the ruins. The stone golem was created by Inorim, and has been instructed to guard the sanctum. It moves to attack anyone other than Inorim who comes within 15 feet of the ruin.", + "If the characters fight and defeat the stone golem, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The stone golem topples to the ground with a disembodied clatter. A loose flagstone in the foundation of the tower rises, and out from the trapdoor climbs a gaunt wizard with a short, pointed beard emerge in tattered robes. He walks with a limp, leaning on a black staff topped with a large amber stone. He appears visibly annoyed that you have destroyed his creation." + ] + }, + "If it seems that the characters will be defeated by the stone golem, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "A commanding voice booms across the courtyard, echoing around the mountain peaks. The voice speaks in a low, guttural tone\u2014an archaic variant of Deep Speech. The stone golem halts its attack, and turns away from the party, lurching back toward its post with a stiff, lock-jointed gait. A gaunt wizard climbs up from beneath a loose flagstone in the foundation of the tower, leaning heavily on a black staff topped with a large amber stone. He appears visibly annoyed that you have disturbed his sanctuary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Inorim", + "page": 231, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The wizard eyes you dubiously and speaks in a gruff tone, twisting his grizzled beard between his fingers. \"About time that stone golem had something to fight other than furniture. I'm Inorim Azeem, wizard and master chronicler. And before you ask, I am not the creator of this diabolical parasite. I have been its captive for some three hundred years. I cannot tell you its purpose nor what it is, but I have discovered that it drains the vitality from those wretched souls below to sustain itself. The tavern greatly desires my powers, but through me it would enact an unspeakable evil.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0164.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check discerns that the wizard is honest. The stone golem serves as his protection against the malevolence of the tavern, and the piles of broken furniture were once animated by the tavern and sent to retrieve the wizard. Inorim greatly mistrusts the intentions of Bryn, who has been the innkeep since before Inorim became the tavern's captive and created the attic miniverse to sustain his powers. He advises the characters to be wary of Bryn, as he is unsure of the innkeeper's allegiances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Inorim", + "page": 231, + "entries": [ + "Despite his gruff manner, Inorim is relieved to see other characters who are not animated furniture sent to retrieve him. As a result of centuries spent using his powers to maintain the attic miniverse, Inorim constantly has a point of exhaustion.", + "If Inorim is healed by the characters or given information about the outside world, he is begrudgingly grateful, muttering his thanks. He offers the characters advice based on his years of careful observation of the tavern, and past escape attempts he has witnessed using the scrying spell. Inorim recalls that one previous adventurer came close to finding the seeing stone, only to be killed by the jaws of the mounted head while peering inside. He cannot leave the miniverse until the previous conduit of the tavern has been defeated.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"The only way out is down. Down into the bedrock of this infernal parasite,\" Inorim says. \"Find the seeing stone in the mouth of the boar. It will show you the way out.\"" + ] + }, + "If Inorim is killed by the characters, the journal on the plinth reveals the same information. Leafing to the final page, the following is inscribed in Inorim's hand:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The only way out is down. Down into the bedrock of this infernal parasite. I must take the seeing stone from the mouth of the boar. It will show the way out." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Returning to the Tavern", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "Crawling back down through the skylight, the characters emerge from a door into the second-floor hallway (due to a disturbance to the rune in T8) which swings shut by itself with a loud slam. The tavern begins to shake violently. Candles in their braziers flicker out, and the tavern is plunged into unnatural darkness. The corridor begins to constrict, pressing down from above and closing in on the sides. Sconces that were previously meters away on either side of the walls must be ducked under or avoided, and drip scalding wax if bumped into in the dark. Smaller characters are able to move at normal speed, but creatures of medium size or larger treat this area as difficult terrain.", + "Additionally, the following changes have occured within the tavern:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mimic Encounter:", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "The mimic is no longer dissuaded by food, and is openly hostile to characters, attacking those within range. It is unaffected by the warping of the tavern." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Common Room Staircase:", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "The staircase back down to the common room has inverted itself, now leading up to the enclosed ceiling. Characters must decide whether to go through the door to T4 or T5 to return to the common room before the hallway fully constricts, crushing all who remain within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening T4: (Room of Reverberations)", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "This door opens into the common room. From across the room, Bryn can be seen clearing half-drained tankards and unwashed plates. He casts the characters a disapproving look as they collapse through the door, which swings shut behind them with a loud slam." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening T5: (Jarah's Room)", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "The room appears very much the same as it did before. Running water can be heard coming from the bathroom, only now a water elemental takes the place of the lethal bathwater if they have not already fought and disposed of it. Jarah's room is unaffected by the constricting walls of the hallway outside. If the characters close this door and reopen it a second time, they can see the ground floor common room beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Boar's Head", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + "The common room is the same as the characters left it. A drinking game has commenced at one of the tables, and a large crowd has gathered. Jarah and Aren sit facing one another across the table, a circle of eight full tankards between them. They loudly insult one another, much to the delight of the spectators who cheer them on. The bard, Vieri, watches the proceedings with boredom, his gaze settling on the characters. At his hip, a beaded drawstring bag full of Dreams Leave catches the firelight. Bryn likewise watches the characters as he gathers empty plates at a nearby table.", + "Over the mantle, the mounted head continues to flicker between its varied forms (boar, black bear, crowned stag). Characters who reach into its mouth (in any form) find that a powerful set of jaws have clamped down on their hand with the force of a bear trap. Any character who reaches into the mouth must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 3 ({@damage 1d6}) piercing damage as the jaws clamp shut. If a character attempts to pull their hand away, a further 1 slashing damage is inflicted. The character is {@condition restrained} until the jaws are forced open. As an action, another character can pry open the jaws with a successful DC 13 Strength check.", + "{@b {@i Seeing stone.}} A {@spell detect magic} spell or similar magic reveals a powerful aura of divination magic around the mounted head over the mantle. Looking inside the mouth of the mounted head, one finds a smooth jade stone shaped like a planchette with a hole in the centre is visible. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that the stone is used for finding hidden entrances within the tavern.", + "Having retrieved the stone, characters are able to look through the hole in the centre of the stone to reveal a golden, glowing trail leading to the location of the entrance to the basement. A wooden trapdoor behind the bar is carved with a triangular notch into which the seeing stone fits snugly. If the stone is inserted into this notch, the trapdoor slams open against its hinges with a shudder, and characters can see down into the yawning darkness below. There is no ladder extending down into the gloom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Basement Dimension", + "page": 233, + "entries": [ + "To all appearances, the characters have found a subterranean exit beneath the tavern. If they go through the trapdoor, they fall through darkness and land in what appears to be the tavern's front yard. In fact, the characters have stumbled into a pocket universe beneath the tavern, in which a parallel tavern is the centrepiece of a condensed imitation of the real world above. The tavern door stands open, emitting a warm amber glow. However, there are no sounds issuing from the tavern, or from anywhere else. No wind rustles the leaves of the canopy, no calls of nocturnal animals. The night sky stretches overhead, twinkling with stars, flat and dimensionless as bright pinpoints painted on a high ceiling. The dense forest extends in either direction, thankfully bereft of werewolves.", + "Walking in any direction for a short duration invariably leads back to the tavern. Whenever the characters return to the tavern, the front door is always open, and the faint strumming of a lute can be heard from within. Inevitably, the characters must return to the tavern. The front door remains open as the characters enter through it into the parallel common room." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Downfall", + "page": 233, + "entries": [ + "The patrons sit around the tables, moving and interacting at an imperceptibly slow speed. Some appear {@condition paralyzed} mid-drink. Others sit hunched over a game of cards, their faces frozen in concentration. Bryn stands behind the bar, motionless as he pours ale from a keg. The trickle of beer flowing into the tankard is unmoving as an icicle. Characters notice a familiar figure by the hearth who moves at a normal pace, tuning his lute: {@creature Vieri|GH} the bard.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Vieri Barboro", + "page": 233, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You see that the armchair by the hearth has been turned around to face the entrance. In it sits the bard. He strokes his chin thoughtfully. His dark eyes betray nothing of his thoughts. \"Vieri Barboro, at your service,\" he bows with a flourish. \"Bard, master conjurer, and lord of this realm.\"" + ] + }, + "A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check discerns that the bard is lying. While time and space appear to bend around him, his body jerks and convulses at odd intervals, almost as if he is not in full control of his actions. The bard disappears from his place by the fireside, and reappears behind the characters, walking across the bartop. He reaches behind the bar for Bryn's sword, balancing the blade on a finger. The sword doubles over like a magician's spoon trick. Vieri continues:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"I offered you every comfort; food, companionship, an unending flow of ale. I asked very little in return. Vitality is a small price for eternal contentment, no? And yet, you have proven quite a troubling meal to digest.\"" + ] + }, + "Vieri flickers out of view again, reappearing by the hearth, and attacks the player characters.", + "Combat starts with the tavern already having cast animate object on the bar before the players arrived. The bar bench rips out of the floorboards, throwing Bryn aside, and he topples to the floor like a dressmaker's dummy. The bar twists and writhes like a snake, poised to strike the characters. It comes down with a heavy crash that shakes the foundations of the tavern. The other furniture likewise becomes animated. The books on the bookshelf amass into a swirling flock to knock unwary characters {@condition prone}, a mop and bucket even join in the fray-the mop flies through the air like a jousting lance, while the bucket attempts to trip characters underfoot.", + "Killing Vieri will end the taverns effects on the animated furniture. When he dies, his body crumbles into a fine black powder that falls through the knots in the floorboards.", + "If Inorim is alive, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"Well met,\" a familiar voice behind you says. Inorim hobbles down the stairs toward you, leaning heavily on his staff. \"A vile creature, that bard. Never liked him. You seem to have proven more trouble than you're worth to the creature, and this behemoth does enjoy an easy meal. As for me, I will remain behind. Without a conduit for its power, the tavern will drift anchorless through time and space, finding new prey to satiate its gluttony.\"" + ] + }, + "Whether or not Inorim survived, continue from here. The tavern creaks and groans as if the supporting beams will collapse at any moment. Portraits fall from the walls with the sound of shattering glass.", + "The mounted head crashes to the floor, flickering rapidly between its varied forms. The remaining patrons collapse, rigid and unmoving. Furniture begins to warp and buckle, and the remaining books hurl themselves from the bookshelf and scatter across the room. Kegs of ale burst open in a cascade of foam. The very fabric of the tavern appears to warp and twist around Inorim, who raises a hand in farewell.", + "Characters who attempt to rescue the NPCs find that the latter's weight has doubled in the tavern's final attempt to retain its more docile captives. Characters must succeed at a DC 10 Strength check for each NPC they attempt to save.", + "Read the following to set the scene:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "In one heaving rumble, you are launched up through the hearth and out through the chimney back into the real world, landing with a thud by the carriageway where you first saw the tavern. You are covered in soot and disheveled from your less than graceful exit. The door to the tavern slams shut, and the tavern folds in on itself, vanishing from the Material Plane with a loud crack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Carriageway", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + "Any NPCs who have been rescued look around in shock, similarly covered in soot. They express their heartfelt thanks, and sheepishly ask where (and when) they have found themselves. Some, having been able to see the conflict, but immobile, may even believe that this is another of the tavern's illusions, and gaze about furtively, as if expecting Vieri to reappear at any moment. NPCs bid farewell to the adventurers, and ask for directions to the nearest town. Through the trees, the lights of a small village glimmer. The sound of dogs barking, and the distant murmur of civilisation, can be heard." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + "Along with everything the players entered with, the tavern spewed out other items that it thought were theirs, wanting to be rid of them completely. After searching through the additional backpack that could be seen with Aren and the other Ebon Syndicate members. The bag contains {@dice 3d6} gems and jewelry worth 100gp each, a {@item circlet of blasting}, and a {@item ring of free action}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0165.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "source": "GH", + "id": "GH2", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Adventure", + "page": 236, + "entries": [ + "The cities of Etharis are as varied as their occupants, but in these dark times many have violence, corruption, and despair in common. Runeheim, in the south of Kandar, is no different in this regard, and a district known colloquially as \"The Pit\" is the epicentre of a burgeoning darkness that threatens to overwhelm the towns inhabitants. Extortion, blackmail, and other underhanded deeds are commonplace, and many get caught in an infernal spiral before they even realize it...", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Familiar Faces", + "page": 236, + "entries": [ + "{@b Torven Chimer (commoner)} is the innkeeper of the Sticky Stew, the inn where the adventure begins, not far from the entrance of the Pit. A true chatterbox, he claims to be the best cook in the area (where there are not many cooks anyway) among other talents. But under this affable exterior hides an attentive eavesdropper who could be an invaluable source of information for those who grease his palm...", + "{@b Skellna Archbane} is the only remaining daughter of the Archbane family. She never (openly) goes in the Pit, and thus is not known there, and even in the rest of Runeheim she hasn't drawn much attention. She is actually a talented illusionist who seeks help to lift a curse on her older brother Eldhyl, a member of a dark cult in the Pit called the Blood Daggers. She's the one responsible for the substitution of the characters' bag, with the intention of getting their help by involving them in the schemes taking place in the Pit. Skellna, Nell and Kalseln are the same person and have the stats of a {@creature Mage}.", + "{@b Nell}, a strange young woman who wanders in the Pit, apparently knows many of its shortcuts and secrets. She is one of Skellna's alter egos.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Nell}, a strange young woman who wanders in the Pit, apparently knows many of its shortcuts and secrets. She is one of Skellna's alter egos." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0168.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Kalseln}, also called \"Kals\" is an elusive sorceress leading a band of thieves that recently appeared in the Pit called the Grey Rogues. She is actually another of Skellna's alternate identities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0167.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "{@b Eldhyl Archbane}, heir to the noble Archbane family, has fled his family's rich estate in an attempt to escape the truth of the Archbane family's dark deeds. He got addicted to Dreams Leaves, and was shortly afterwards captured by Falkia, with whom he apparently entertains an intimate relationship.", + "{@b {@creature Falkia Coldheart|GH}} is a vampire venerated by the Blood Daggers, cultists who terrorize the Pit in her name. She has grown addicted to the Dreams Leaves addicts' blood, and has recently chosen Nell's brother as her partner.", + "{@b Lieutenant Doze} is a {@creature knight} of the Archbane guard, in charge of maintaining peace in the Pit, or more accurately in charge of preventing whatever happens in the Pit from spreading outside of it. He has many scars, including a huge one on the side of his mouth that seems to be the cause of his strong accent. He holds his share of secrets, the greatest one being that he controls the smuggling of Dreams Leaves into the Pit.", + "{@b Skeinig} is an alchemist of the Archbane family. His laboratory is not far from the Muck Gate and the Sticky Stew. He is handsomely paid for his silent obedience in creating the Dreams Leaves for the profits of the Archbane family, but his weakness is his love for carnal pleasure...", + "{@b Bedlaf}, a poor man used by various gangs to deliver missives and secrets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to Start", + "page": 236, + "entries": [ + "After harsh travels across wastelands, the characters have finally reached the town of Runeheim where they intend to take a well-deserved rest. As they don't know the town very well and they will most likely find themselves in the least expensive inn\u2014the Sticky Stew. The Sticky Stew is near the Muck Gate, a guarded gate inside the town that controls comings and goings from the slum known as the Pit.", + "The adventure starts while the characters are having a drink in the inn's common room. A group of bruisers sit at the table next to them, and shortly they are hailed by another who just came in, seemingly drunk. He-seemingly by accident-faints on one of the characters, causing their drink to spill on one of the bruisers, and precipitating a general brawl. After the brawl, the characters realize that the gentlemen who started it has vanished. The next morning they notice that one of their bags has been exchanged with someone else's." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations of Interest", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations Outside the Pit", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Sticky Stew", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + "Situated near the town entrance and just outside the Pit, the Sticky Stew (called \"the Stink Eye Stew\" by its detractors) is a low-grade inn that owes most of its business to low prices and its proximity to a town gate. Nonetheless the Sticky Stew is a place where people from all over cross paths, looking for a cheap meal or a cheap room after a harsh journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Muck Gate", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + "Across the square from the Sticky Stew, a huge gate blocks entrance to the rough area called the Pit. That gate once was magnificent, but decades of neglect have uglied it to the point that it is now called the Muck Gate. The name also suits it because all the towns filth, thrown into the river running through it, backs up beside the gate until the sluice is periodically opened, releasing the flow on into the Pit. The Muck Gate is only opened during the day, and it is constantly guarded by a group of 4 {@creature guard||guards} led by Lieutenant Doze, a huge scarred warrior built like a brick wall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pit", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + "The action takes place in Runeheim, and mostly in the rough area called the {@b Pit}, a slum crippled by a drug called the Dreams Leaves. People addicted to it experience enveloping hallucinations in which all their wishes are fulfilled. Addicts will do anything for it, and the situation has degenerated to the point where a vampire appeared and took control of the Pit.", + "Falkia by name, the vampire quickly established a gang called the Blood Daggers whose members monitor the drug addicts, bringing them to dispensaries where they are taken care of. There the addicts are exploited as blood providers in exchange for their daily dose. Indeed, as they are addicted to the Dreams Leaves, Falkia has grown addicted to the blood of the addicts.", + "Despite the questionable motives of the Blood Daggers, this state of affairs at least stabilized the spread of the drug in the Pit for a time. Things have escalated again recently with the appearance of a new gang. Called the Grey Rogues, and led by a powerful but elusive sorceress known under the name of Kals, they attacked several of the Blood Daggers' key dispensaries. Although the Grey Rogues seem to be making a play for control of the drug trade, their true motives are unclear." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0169.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Drowned Bridge", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "Approximately in the centre of the Pit, an old bridge crosses the river. Due to the bowl-like depression in which the Pit is situated, this bridge and the area around are flooded almost every time the sluice gate is opened by the guards at the Muck Gate. Those unlucky enough to find themselves on the bridge at the time risk drowning, hence the name of Drowned Bridge. Some distance further on, the river disappears through a small tunnel that crosses the town's ancient outer wall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dead Rat Market ", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "One block from the Drowned Bridge, one can find an alley stuck between high dilapidated buildings. Almost every day, a market is held there, allowing those who have a few coins left to buy spoiled food and other articles that merchants want to get rid of. Rats are everywhere in the Pit, and it's not unusual to find a dead one \"included\" in the merchandise. That's why many people call the place the Dead Rat Market." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Lost Hope Dispensary", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "On what could be considered as the main street of the Pit stands a long, flat building, faded and covered with rust. Once glorious and shining, its frontispiece is now half dismantled, but the title is still there bar one letter-passersby are left to wonder whether it is the \"Last Hope\" or the \"Lost Hope\". Those who know what disease troubles the patients of that cursed place favor the latter version. Inside the dispensary, under the violent control of the Blood Daggers, people addicted to the Dreams Leaves are kept in a desperate state of continued intoxication, delivering a daily blood pouch for the vampire Falkia until their dying breath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ruined Manor/Blood Manor", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "On the far slope of the depression that shapes the Pit, clinging to the base of Runeheim's main wall, lies a ruined manor, yet another vestige of a prestigious but long-forgotten past. Abandoned for centuries, it is now under the control of the Blood Daggers and their mistress, the vampire {@creature Falkia Coldheart|GH}. The only access to the manor is a straight and steep road that makes it near impossible to approach without being spotted. This further reinforces the manor's dominant position. Though it used to simply be called the Ruined Manor, it is now known as the Blood Manor." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The contents of the switched bag", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "While the switched bag looks indistinguishable from the one which was taken, a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check or a detect magic spell reveals that it was actually a different bag disguised by an illusion spell. If the characters don't realize the spell's existence, it will dissipate after some time (at the GM's discretion), revealing that magic was at work.", + "The bag contains a mysterious device, and nothing else. A closer look gives details: a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals scratched writing on some parts of the device, and a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check tells that it works with magic and seems to be assembled from pieces that were not initially designed for it.", + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + "The device is actually a Dreams Leaves converter, a magical tool for rendering Dreams Leaves into an edible powder." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the thief/blunderer", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "Questioning Torven, the innkeeper, reveals that the thief-or the blunderer-is the drunk lad who started the brawl, a man called Bedlaf. By digging deeper, the characters can also learn that he is used as a mule by gangs of the Pit.", + "To find out more, they must head for the Pit to investigate the local gangs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Passing the Muck Gate", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + "Before entering the Pit, the characters reach the Muck Gate. There they meet Lieutenant Doze. He can answer a few general questions about the Pit, but doesn't know anything about Bedlaf. If asked, he will explain that he was not on duty at the gate the day before.", + "Once in the Pit, the characters meet a girl, Nell, who seems interested in helping them in exchange for a few coins. She has a strange manner of speaking and hails the characters with the words: {@i \"I know things about the Pit. I'm Nell. Ask. I'll talk if I can.\"}", + "{@b Note}: In subsequent encounters with Nell, she'll systematically use the same phrase, {@i \"Ask. I'll talk if I can.\"}", + "In the course of talking to the characters, she tells them that Bedlaf was commissioned by the Grey Rogues, a gang of thieves that recently took control of some businesses in the Pit. She directs them to Dead Rat Market as the best place for them to find a member of the Grey Rogues, by either threatening, convincing, or through observation. A DC15 Charisma check is the fastest way to ask the right questions and find the Grey Rogues." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Grey Rogues", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + "The characters finally meet a group of Grey Rogues. At first, they don't know anyone named Bedlaf, but a captain suddenly remembers something.", + "{@i \"Kals told me she had commissioned an important delivery from a mule called Bedlaf, and it hadn't delivered on time. She feared he'd gone missing, and she said the delivery had to be made whatever the cost.\"}", + "The Grey Rogue captain then asks the characters to make the delivery in Bedlaf's place. In exchange, they learn who the addressee was: a dispensary controlled by the Blood Daggers. At this point the characters might decide to head to the Lost Hope Dispensary in order to find out more about Bedlaf, but if they haven't already investigated the device to be delivered, they might prefer to do that before making the delivery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Delivering the Device to the Lost Hope Dispensary", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + "Upon arrival at the Lost Hope Dispensary, the characters witness a Dreams Leaves addict being assaulted and kidnapped by a group of Blood Daggers. Depending on their reaction, the characters might get involved in a fight with the brutes. Either way, it is interrupted by the arrival of a Blood Dagger captain.", + "The captain will receive the device from the characters and give the characters a sealed letter in return. If asked about Bedlaf, he'll just say (truthfully) that he's never heard of him. At this point another character gets out of the dispensary (Eldhyl), whose manners seem to be out of place among the rough lackeys who escort him. He won't say his name, though, and just follows the Blood Dagger escort.", + "{@b Note}: Characters who make a DC15 Wisdom (Insight) check notice he's under some sort of magical influence.", + "{@b Note}: If the characters decide to read the letter, they learn that Kals has asked for an appointment with Falkia, the leader of the Blood Daggers, in exchange for delivery of the artifact. The letter contains a positive answer to that request, and the meeting is supposed to happen at midnight, that same day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0170.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Investigating the Device", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asking questions", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + "Nell neither recognizes it nor knows anything about it. However, a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that there's something wrong with her, as if she unconsciously recognizes the device, but at the same time answered sincerely that she didn't know about it.", + "Lieutenant Doze also denies knowing anything about it, but a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that seeing it has startled him. If the characters press him about it, Doze will respond with threats and refuse to answer further.", + "Torven, for a convincing amount of money or a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check, says that it looks like some devices he has seen at Skeinig's laboratory.", + "{@i \"I sometimes get orders for my excellent stew from clients who are too busy to come to my honourable establishment.\"}", + "{@i \"One of them, the respected alchemist in service of the Archbane family, is a regular. I usually have one of my assistants make the delivery, but I remember that once they were all sick and I had to deliver it myself. Mr. Skeinig is a generous client, if you know what I mean, so it is always worth taking his orders. His laboratory is only one block east from here, actually. Oh yes, the place is well defended by Archbane guards, so there must be valuable material in there. Anyway, I wasn't allowed to stay for long, but as Mr. Skeinig was very busy that day, I had to bring the food directly to him, right on his desk, and that's where I have seen pieces that looked similar to that thing you have here. Colour of the metal, and polish too. Well, that might be quite different, but when you showed me that thing, it almost immediately brought up that memory. And trust me, I have a nose for that kind of stuff.\"}", + "After that monologue, the innkeeper smells the air while a burning odor spreads out, and suddenly runs to his kitchen, screaming, {@i \"MY STEEEEEW!!!\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skeinig's Laboratory", + "page": 240, + "entries": [ + "The laboratory can be found easily as it's the only guarded building on the street indicated by Torven. However, the characters have to find a way to enter the lab. A few options to consider:", + "Neutralize the 2 guards and take their keys: quite risky, as in that part of the town there are often other citizens passing by who would not hesitate to raise the alarm and summon the town guard.", + "If they know about Skeinig's weakness, thanks to Torven the chatterbox, they may disguise a character as a courtesan sent by Skeinig's habitual brothel.", + "Disguise as Archbane guards to relieve the guards on duty. The characters may notice that the guards like to have a drink or two at the Sticky Stew before relieving their comrades.", + "Unless they choose option 2 or get the keys, the characters will have to pick the door lock with thieves' tools, making a DC 13 Dexterity check. The lock is enchanted with a defensive spell, so each failed attempt results in a small thunderbolt striking the lockpicker, producing an audible crack easily heard up to 20 feet away, and inflicting {@damage 1d8} lightning damage.", + "Once inside the laboratory, the characters either meet and interrogate Skeinig if he's here, or explore the lab by themselves if he is not. In any case they should discover two critical pieces of information:", + "{@b The person who ordered the parts and made the Dreams Leaves converter:}", + "Skeinig can explain that Skellna, the only remaining child of the Archbane family, asked him for a few alchemical items but he doesn't know what she wanted to do with them.", + "A DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check discovers an unfinished letter from Skeinig to Skellna in which he mentions the parts she asked him for, and asks her what she intended to do with them.", + "{@b Material from the greenhouses.} A lot of material related to plant culture surrounds Skeinig's desk, and another DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals some plans for a distillation device to improve the testing of the \"concentration of the last Dreams Leaves delivery from the greenhouses.\"", + "If the characters interrogate Skeining and let him go, he will not notify the town guards in case they decide to investigate the laboratory. However he will send three thugs and their leader (bandit captain) to deal with the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Kals at the Grey Rogues' den", + "page": 241, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Despite the meeting with the Blood Daggers at the Lost Hope Dispensary, Bedlaf is still missing, and the characters' stolen stuff, too. If they decide to go back to the Grey Rogues, the characters cross paths with Nell, who tells them there's been a punch-up around the Blood Manor recently. She'll also tell them that she saw a Grey Rogues member crossing the Drowned Bridge just minutes ago.", + "If the characters go there, they can spot the Grey Rogue among the crowd with a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. If they decide to follow him, they'll need to perform a group DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) checks in a row to manage to follow him unnoticed to the Grey Rogue's den.", + "If they try to directly approach him, he'll run away and they'll need a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check to catch up and get him to lead them to the Grey Rogues' den.", + "The Grey Rogues' den is well hidden in the most crowded part of the Pit, in a dense block of several apparently abandoned houses. Behind locked doors and boarded-up windows, the buildings have been joined on the inside into a single complex. It has several entrances, in covered narrow pathways or in underground hallways, all locked or guarded by wardens disguised as beggars. Inside, there is a main hall on the ground floor where the characters are brought in. In a corner, a few Grey Rogues are furbishing weapons and taking an inventory of their goods. With a DC15 Wisdom (Perception) check, the characters recognize two of the bruisers they fought at the Sticky Stew." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0172.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Once in the Grey Rogues' den, the characters might ask for help getting their stuff back. If they're convincing, thanks to a successful DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation/Persuasion) check, they'll be introduced to Kals. If they miss their check, a melodic voice seeming to come from above asks to see the guests, and Kals introduces herself.", + "Kals is a beautiful, charismatic young woman. She seems a bit short of breath when the characters enter her office, but doesn't mention it and welcomes the characters.", + "{@i \"I've been keeping tabs on you and you know what you're doing. I like that. I'm Kals, leader of these Grey Rogues down there. Good lads, willing. But I need more, so I won't beat about the bush. I need you to help me fight the Blood Daggers. You've met them, you've seen their manners, and what they do to the people. I won't lie/I'm not a saint, and neither are my men. But we're far less toxic for the Pit than that bitch Falkia and her henchmen.\"}", + "A DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices that some documents in the room bearing Kals' full name, Kalseln.", + "A DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check informs the characters that an illusion spell surrounds the sorceress, but doesn't reveal what exactly in her appearance is changed by the spell.", + "If interrogated about the Dreams Leaves traffic, and the Grey Rogues' interference in it, Kals explains she wants to take control of it for two reasons. First, she wants to cut off Falkia's supply of blood. Second, she's anxious to learn how the drug is transported, and where it comes from. So far, all she has been able to learn is that the drug supplies are replenished about every two weeks.", + "If asked about the device, she explains that it is a converter for the Dreams Leaves, which allows for safer and more potent consumption of the drug. If asked about its design and provenance, she'll ignore the question and refuse to talk further about the subject.", + "During the discussion, Kals directly accuses the Blood Daggers of the theft and Bedlaf's disappearance. She'll suggest investigating the Drowned Bridge, as Blood Daggers are said to drop their victims in the river from there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Searching the Drowned Bridge", + "page": 242, + "entries": [ + "At some point after entering the Pit, when the characters decide to go to the Drowned Bridge-for example by following Kals' advice-they cross paths with a patrol led by Lt. Doze, who strongly dislikes people nosing around the Drowned Bridge. His patrol is on the lookout while they slowly drive a barge along the river, searching its bottom with poles. On a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check, they notice that the barge seems much heavier in the water than it should be.", + "If asked about what they're doing, Lt. Doze interrupts his men and answers that they're just removing blockages and ensuring the river keeps flowing out of the town. He won't say more though, and orders the characters to move on, as they are getting in the way. If the characters refuse, he'll send 4 guards after them while he hurries the barge to the tunnel, opening the heavy portcullis to get outside the town.", + "{@i \"Dennis! Melfoy! Tuck! Archie! Whatever you find on these nosy parkers' bodies is yours. But hurry, I won't leave the portcullis open for long!\"}", + "Once he has opened the portcullis, he'll call his guards back (if they're not dead already) and warn the characters.", + "{@i \"Ya really wanna dig in dirt, heh? Do as ya please, but ya might en' up buried in it sooner than expected!\"} He concludes with a loud, raucous laughter, that his remaining men instantly join.", + "{@b Important note:} After this skirmish, the characters will be attacked on sight by the guards at the Muck Gate from now on.", + "If the characters have interrupted Lt. Doze, and they look for their bag by the river, they will find it with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check\u2014but it's empty. During their search, the characters hear a flare fire from outside the town. (The flare is a signal for the guards posted at the Muck Gate, to open the sluice gate!) If they have not guessed that this would happen, they are in danger of drowning. They will hear the onrushing water and must escape before the area floods.", + "If they haven't interfered in Lt. Doze and his men's work, they might get some information from him. If they ask about their bag and the Blood Daggers dropping their victims in the river, he answers,", + "{@i \"Do the Blood Daggers drop their shit here? Who wouldn't? Even a child would tell ya that. When we open the sluice gate and let the dirt through, whatever remains under that garbage river is gone. Convenient isn't it? What's ya mule's name again? Bedlaf? Honestly, I know most mules that get in and out of the Pit, and that one I've never heard of. Ya sure ya got the right name?\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting the Blood Daggers", + "page": 242, + "entries": [ + "Retrieving the bag right where Kals thought it would be might entice the characters to believe her accusations against the Blood Daggers.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If they decide to come back and report the information to Kals, she'll suggest that the characters seize the occasion of her meeting with Falkia at sunset to enter the Blood Manor and get their stuff back. In exchange, she asks them to find a young man named Eldhyl in the manor and bring him to her, unharmed. If they take this course, entering the manor won't be very difficult and the characters find Eldhyl there.", + "If the characters decide to confront the Blood Daggers by themselves, they have more trouble approaching the manor undetected. Once there, Falkia meets them in person, with Eldhyl at her side." + ] + }, + "In either case, they find Eldhyl using the Dreams Leaves converter. He will absolutely refuse to leave the place, but reveals the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Eldhyl claims to have joined Falkia out of choice.", + "Eldhyl is the heir of Archbane family, a noble family from outside the Pit, and he abandoned them in order to forget their unforgivable crimes." + ] + }, + "{@i \"I came to Falkia by choice. I learned of her addiction to blood tainted by the Dreams Leaves, so it was an obvious choice for me to offer her mine. My blood is very special. No, I'm not talking about my noble Archbane blood, though somehow yes, I'm talking about it. Or maybe you don't know-it doesn't matter. I don't see any reason to go back to my old life. It would mean living in a pool of shame with only an illusion of honour. Disgusting. All I want is oblivion, and the Dreams Leaves give me that, especially with that converter you delivered. I recognise my little sister's work. If you see her again, send my regards.\"}", + "If she's present, Falkia will deny being involved in Bedlaf's disappearance.", + "{@i \"Why would I care about some mule? Things are quiet around here-no one dares to face me. I have all I need, plenty of tasty blood from the dispensary and Eldhyl for my evening pleasure. I would drive a stake into my own heart just to be able to drink more of his blood. Not that that would be enough to kill me, of course, but I'm telling you that from a mortal's point of view, so that things are crystal clear.\"} She ends by grinning wickedly.", + "Falkia also implies that the characters are being manipulated. For example if they ask about fights on the evening when Bedlaf disappeared (according to Nell), Falkia will say that nothing actually happened, and that no one dares to walk within 150 feet from the Blood Manor.", + "{@i \"Maybe you should consider more seriously who you trust and who you don't. I have nothing to hide, but is that true for everyone in the Pit? I wonder. Does that Bedlaf even exist? Looks like you are chasing ghosts.\"} She then laughs openly before sending the characters off.", + "{@i \"I owe you nothing, and I wish you no harm. So leave now before I get tired of that distraction. I need Eldhyl's blood now.\"} Eldhyl and she embrace as she tenderly drives her teeth in his neck, without breaking her gaze with the characters.", + "But soon her gaze softens as she starts moaning with pleasure.", + "At that point the characters have no choice but to leave as they have been surrounded by many Blood Daggers." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Conclusion", + "page": 243, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Truth about the Dreams Leaves", + "page": 243, + "entries": [ + "Information below is obtained (or not) by the characters during their investigation in the Pit. These are secrets known to only a select few in the Pit, including Eldhyl.", + "{@i Where does it come from?}", + "Dreams Leaves are grown from magical plants in the greenhouses of the Archbane family. This can be guessed by the characters based on the following clues:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The greenhouse material in Skeinig's lab.", + "Torvek reveals that the Archbane greenhouses are by the riverside." + ] + }, + "{@i Who makes it?}", + "The Archbane family (who Nell is part of) is responsible for the production, with the help of Skeinig. This can to be guessed by the characters based on the following clues:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Eldhyl's comments about his family's unforgivable crimes.", + "Notes found at Skeinig's lab about improving {@i \"Dreams Leaves concentration\"}." + ] + }, + "{@i Who brings it to the Pit?}", + "Every two weeks, the towns trash is released in the river that crosses the Pit. Lt. Doze uses this occasion to smuggle the Dreams Leaves into the Pit. Characters may guess this based on the following clues:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The suspicious weight of Lt. Doze's barge.", + "Torvek's comment about the greenhouses being by the riverside.", + "Forcing Lt. Doze to confess." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0173.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The multiple identities of Nell/Kalseln/Skellna", + "page": 244, + "entries": [ + "The following clues can help the characters guess that Kalseln and Nell are the same person as Skellna:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Nell's strange speech pattern.", + "After their first visit at the Blood Manor, the characters may have doubts about the reports of a punch-up from Nell as such reports were refuted by Eldhyl and Falkia.", + "Successful DC18 Intelligence (Arcana) checks or {@spell detect magic} spells cast near Nell or Kals, revealing that an illusion spell is at work.", + "Finding out Kals' full name when meeting her in her office.", + "Learning of Skellna's existence (from Skeinig's lab notes, or after asking questions of Torvek about Eldhyl and other Archbane family members)." + ] + }, + "When they begin to have doubts about Nell, the characters might also decide to follow her, and thus find out that she seems to live at the Grey Rogues' den. Successfully following her should require three successful DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) checks in a row." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Taking sides", + "page": 244, + "entries": [ + "Nell/Kalseln/Skellna founded the Grey Rogues with the intent of using them to fight the Blood Daggers' influence and get her brother back. If the characters manage to assemble all the pieces of the puzzle, they understand that Nell's family is responsible for the Dreams Leaves and that Eldhyl came on his own to the Pit and Falkia to escape his shame. They then have to decide how to use that information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Kals", + "page": 244, + "entries": [ + "If the characters confront Kalseln about her tricks, she admits that she played them to get Eldhyl back, and reiterates her request to help her fight Falkia and the Blood Daggers in exchange for their stolen stuff and a substantial reward. At this point, the characters might decide to accept or refuse. If they know that the Archbane family is responsible for the production and traffic of Dreams Leaves, they might also decide to inform on Kalseln, or not.", + "Below are the main forks in the conclusion, depending on what the characters know and decide to do or say.", + "{@b A.If they help Kalseln/Skellna}", + "They have to choose how to get Eldhyl back.", + "A.1. Simply attacking the Blood Manor", + "In that case, Kals and a few Grey Rogues join them for a final battle. If they manage to defeat Falkia and her Blood Daggers, Eldhyl is freed, but his sorrow will make him sink even deeper in his addiction to the Dream Leaves.", + "A.2. Revealing the provenance of the Dreams Leaves", + "If the characters know where the Dreams Leaves are produced, they might decide to inform Kalseln. In that case, if they don't know that Nell/Kalseln is also Skellna, she reveals herself in return. After that, the team still has to decide how to use that information.", + "A.2.1. Ask Skeinig to change the Dreams Leaves", + "Clever characters might suggest to have Skeinig and Skellna working together to change the nature of the Dreams Leave to make addicts' blood distasteful for vampires. By doing so, they avoid a fight against Falkia, and maintain a stable situation in the Pit. The vampire will indeed simply abandon the Pit, and Eldhyl, like a child throws away an old toy. But as a consequence of that abandonment, Eldhyl will kill himself.", + "A.2.2. Cut the Dreams Leaves supply line", + "Another option that the characters might think of is to confront Lt. Doze and thus stop the supply line from Archbane greenhouses to the Pit. In that case, a fight against Lt. Doze and his full squad is unavoidable. After that, the shortage of Dreams Leaves triggers unrest, leading to a battle with the Blood Daggers and Falkia. However, this will allow Eldhyl, if he survives, to get free of his addiction, overcome his shame, and return to his family with a resolve to stop Dreams Leaves production for good. Unfortunately, Skellna is unlikely to survive the battle with Falkia. If Skellna survives, she rewards the characters for whatever sorrow her plans have caused them, and the tells them where they can find their stolen items.", + "{@b B. If they refuse to help Kalseln/Skellna}", + "In this situation, the characters face the anger of Kalseln/Skellna. However, if they know where the Dreams Leaves are produced and inform Kalseln about it, she softens her tone towards them. If the characters don't know that she is Skellna, she decides to reveal herself, and shares all the hate she harbors against her family, who she holds responsible for her brother's degradation.", + "At this point, the characters might decide to change their opinion on Skellna and finally help her (triggering fork A instead of B).", + "If the characters don't want to help Skellna in any case, the following situations might happen.", + "B.1. Not choosing one evil above the other", + "If the characters knew (and told Skellna) about the Dreams Leaves' provenance, she accepts their neutrality and gives their items back before sending them away without ceremony. Later on, when leaving the Pit, the characters will see a fire in the rich part of the town. In a desperate attempt to get her brother free, Skellna has set the greenhouses on fire, triggering a huge fire in the town that will kill many citizens.", + "B.2. Fighting the sorceress", + "If the characters don't know (or don't tell Skellna) about the Dreams Leaves' provenance, they must face her anger and are forced to fight her. If they defeat her, they will be able to loot her office and get their items back in addition to some gold. If they didn't know her real identity, they find papers in the office revealing it." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "id": "GH3", + "source": "GH", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Blood Knight and the Five Relics", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + "Evil comes in many forms in Etharis, so much so that merely keeping a record of it is the surest way to madness. Some places are infested with darkness, while others are quite removed from it. Charneault Kingdom outwardly resembles the latter, but those who wander there should remain on their guard, as it maintains its share of terrors. Among these, curses could be the most horrific afflictions a living being can face, and even the dead are not exempt..." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Familiar Faces", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + "{@b The Blood Knight} is a deadly supernatural creature that assumes the form of a hulking knight dripping in blood. Recently, it has been sighted in an area called the Lake of the Twin Waters. The knight appears to its victims suddenly, striking down its prey with ruthless brutality before disappearing without a trace.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0174.webp" + } + }, + "{@b Ser Hughes le Généreux} was a famous local knight who gave his life a century ago to defend the Lake's inhabitants against bandits and creatures of the dark. He had taken an oath to the ancient Water Spirit that dwelt in the Lake of Twin Waters. Though he perished shortly thereafter, his corpse was divided into five pieces which retained their connection to the Spirit's mystical powers to carry on Ser Genereux's unfulfilled oath. The remains are now venerated as sacred relics purported to protect the Lake.", + "{@b Lucius Balder}, the reeve in charge of Bonneseaux village. Devoted to the principle of minimum effort, Balder always tries to shirk his duties to subalterns or any available underling. On the other hand, he likes to thoroughly review the inns in the villages that he oversees to ensure their quality of service hasn't deteriorated in his absence.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0176.webp" + } + }, + "{@b Ymdrin Khaesir}, an ambitious dark elf sorcerer who has recently (and secretly) settled in the area. He intends to take control of the local Spirit of Nature by invoking a curse on Ser Hugues' soul, awakening the Blood Knight. Indeed, the Spirit is weakened by the unfulfilled oath between it and Ser Hugues so many years ago, and it is only a matter of time before its power is depleted enough for Ymdrin to assume control through the Ritual of Dark Mist. Ymdrin has the stats of a {@creature Mage|mm}.", + "{@b Daelron}, an elven bard with flamboyant attire who is rumored to be able to walk across the surface of the lake. His secret is that he is a Bondmaker- an elven druid charged with appeasing Spirits of Nature in the Charneault Kingdom. Daelron was sent by the Circle of Bondmakers to figure out what was happening in the Lake of the Twin Waters, in case the recent disturbances have anything to do with the inhabitants provoking a Spirit of Nature.", + "{@b Mother Hedwige} is an old wise woman living in the Sen Yaomil Sanctuary. She is the High Priestess of the Generous Sisters, an order of priestesses devoted to following Ser Hugues' example by helping the poor and destitute. Mother Hedwige has the stats of a {@creature Priest}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0175.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations of Interest", + "page": 247, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonneseaux Village", + "page": 247, + "entries": [ + "This large village is the primary human settlement in the area. Situated on a sloping hill on the south side of the lake, it is almost entirely surrounded by water. Indeed, water levels have risen over recent years, gradually encircling the south side of the village. In response, villagers who did not wish to move further up the hill began building their houses on stilts, while others took to living on boats. While others may consider this an extreme measure, the people of this region already relied heavily on boats for fishing and local export. Fishing is both a pastime and a necessity for the inhabitants of Bonneseaux village, and fishing equipment can be seen outside nearly every dwelling. The smell of fish also fills most parts of the village, particularly on days when there is a strong northerly wind.", + "Bonneseaux is under the jurisdiction of the larger town Vertechutes, situated two days' walk to the northeast. The reeve Lucius Balder is in charge of enforcing the kingdom's law in the west area of Vertechutes' jurisdiction, which includes several villages in addition to Bonneseaux. Therefore, he only passes by on rare occasions such as collecting taxes. Most of the time the only representatives of authority is a guardroom maintaining a dozen militia guardsmen on the south side of the village.", + "The local economy is built around fishing and some hunting in the nearby forests. The proximity of the Royal Road helps maintain trade between Bonneseaux, other nearby villages, and Vertechutes. Traveling merchants regularly pass by to join the local market, buying fish or meat, and selling other goods not produced in Bonneseaux.", + "On the main (and only) square in Bonneseaux, one can also find a few local merchants, an old chapel, and an inn called The Caught Fish.", + "The local merchants in Bonneseaux are:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Pierson, a blacksmith-farrier.", + "Simon, an older man who runs a corner food shop.", + "Lucas, a barber." + ] + }, + "During the adventure, the following traveling NPCs are in town, and refuse to leave as they fear being attacked on the road:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Arthus, a bookseller.", + "Guyard, an herbalistfrom Vertechutes", + "Daelron, an elven bard who performs at the Caught Fish." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Remote Fisherman Camp", + "page": 247, + "entries": [ + "The lake is fed by two rivers, one coming from the north and the other from the northwest. The land between the two rivers is particularly vivid, as are the two rivers, which support a thriving ecosystem of fish and other creatures ranging from the inoffensive to the downright deadly.", + "Therefore, fishermen and hunters have established a camp at the mouth of the northwest river." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sen Yaomil Sanctuary", + "page": 248, + "entries": [ + "At the southeast end of the lake on a high isolated headland stands a once-magnificent elven sanctuary. Decades of neglect have left it in crumbling disrepair, but it is now home to the Generous Sisters, a local religious order who tend to the sanctuary in the name of Ser Hugues le Généreux. The priestesses live mostly in selfsufficiency, and only receive a few supplies from the village in exchange for their vineyard's yield and weekly sermons at the village chapel." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tol Saern Ruins", + "page": 248, + "entries": [ + "A long time ago, before the founding of Charneault Kingdom, some elves populated the area that would become the Lake of the Twin Waters. At that time, there was no lake, only the two rivers, hence the name Caer Melinei or \"the land of the twin rivers\". The elves had built a small village on both sides of the northern river, with a beautiful bridge spanning the river's breadth. They lived there for a long time, but were finally forced to abandon it under the pressure of human expansion. Humans settled in the village for some time, but today what remains of it lies in ruins or has been engulfed by the waters of the lake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hermit's Tower", + "page": 248, + "entries": [ + "One of the rare elven buildings that has stood the test of time is the high tower on the western point of the centre island of the lake. It was probably used as a watchtower by the elves back when they lived in the area, but nowadays it is only inhabited by an old hermit. The centre island itself is filled with hostile plant life." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0177.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Where to Start", + "page": 248, + "entries": [ + "While walking on the Royal Road, the characters witness an apparition of the Blood Knight, who slaughters a small merchant convoy at the crossroads leading to the village of Bonneseaux. There's a heavy, dark mist all around and they lose sight of the knight. Whatever their reaction, they are surprised at the crime scene by the appearance of Lucius Balder, the reeve.", + "He is escorted by 20 militia guards journeying from a larger town two days from Bonneseaux. The characters are accused of the crime, arrested, and brought to the village to face trial. The characters are granted a chance to argue their innocence (and if they defend themselves poorly, testimonies fromlocals about previous apparition sightings could assist in proving their innocence). The reeve is a pragmatic man, and decides to negotiate a deal with the characters that also benefits him. Their wealth is seized, and they have to investigate the Blood Knight in order to have it returned to them in full.", + "{@i \"Listen, adventurer, I don't really believe that this is your doing. But I don't know you, and it would seem to me you just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong moment. I must do something about it, or my reputation will suffer. You seem to be good, willing lads. I'll give you a chance to clear your name. Solve this case for me, and I will forget everything. In the meantime, your valuables will be seized and held securely at the Caught Fish, the finest tavern in Bonneseaux village.\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Progression", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "When the adventure starts, only two apparitions of the Blood Knight have been reported, with five casualties, including two militia soldiers, and two missing persons. This was enough for the local guardroom to send a distress message to the town of Vertechutes, who in return sent the reeve Balder with a small troop to settle the situation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Parameters of Tension", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "During their investigation, the Blood Knight randomly appears, attacking either playable characters or NPCs at your discretion. Feel free to adjust the frequency and targets of these encounters to the party's situation. The essential element is to provide occasions to gather information about the Blood Knight and to build tension. During these encounters, the Blood Knight might be slain by the characters, but the ghostly knight will reappear shortly afterwards." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escalation", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "At first, Ymdrin will not try to intervene in the characters' investigation. Indeed, their struggles with the Blood Knight serve his interests insofar as they force the cursed knight to use the Spirit's nature and thus weaken it. However, when the characters understand that the knight has been cursed, and start gathering the cure components, Ymdrin has no choice but to try to stop them. To do so, he makes use of the Dark Mist to summon evil creatures that appear with the Blood Knight and fight alongside him, thus making the encounters more dangerous and increasing tension as the story advances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dark Mist", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "Ymdrin needs the Dark Mist to cover the lake in order to use the Spirit's power to summon dark creatures. The Dark Mist started to cover the region a few weeks before the first appearance of the Blood Knight. It hangs low over the lake and its surroundings most of the time, but sometimes there's a break and an area is momentarily free from the Dark Mist's oppressive presence. This in an important factor in the encounters, especially once characters understand that without the Dark Mist, any creature passing through it gets severely weakened or even {@condition incapacitated}. Feel free to use it to adjust the difficulty of the adventure for your players, for example by triggering a respite in the Dark Mist if the characters' are close to death. On the contrary, if they are finding gameplay too easy, the GM may use the Dark Mist to introduce additional creatures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Investigating", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crime Scenes", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "The first reported attack from the Blood Knight happened near the fisherman's camp at the mouth of the northwestern river. Once there, the characters meet a few hunters and fishermen, who have no choice but to keep fishing on the lake to feed their families. But another character is present, Daelron the elven bard, who supposedly came to help lift the fishermen's spirits. Further questioning reveals that he came by his own volition.", + "Investigating the crime scenes may reveal the following clues:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The victims are systematically cut into five pieces: each arm and leg is severed from the torso.", + "A DC 13 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check reveals the footsteps of the Blood Knight seem to appear out of nowhere, not far from the victims." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Witnesses", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + "The characters may question the witnesses of the Blood Knight's apparitions or witness other apparitions themselves. By doing so, they gather more information about the Blood Knight's movements." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incorporeal Nature", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "A dying or severely injured victim describes the knight as an \"unkillable demon\" and confirms the Blood Knight's operational mode.", + "{@i \"I swear it. I swear it. I swear it. Odon planted his halberd nine good inches right into its chest, but... but... that thing ignored it. I swear it. He barely flinched, and then he simply cut off poor Odon's arm, still holding the halberd. And then he cut off his other arm, just like that. I swear it. I swear it. Odon was still screaming when it started tearing his legs from his body. I swear it. I swear it. I sw...\"}", + "That otherworldly nature of the knight is confirmed when they encounter the Blood Knight. After the first fight, they see the corpse of the knight fall to pieces, dissolving into a filthy mix of blood, mud, and dark water. The next time the Blood Knight reappears, the characters should understand that he is of a different nature than other living beings." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Voice", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "The Blood Knight speaks in a strange voice, as if it were drowning and speaking at the same time, so understanding his words requires a successful DC 12 {@skill Perception} check. Those who understand him (be they player characters or NPCs) report that the Blood Knight constantly repeats the same sentences:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i \"I do not want to spill blood. But if you force me to, I'll be true to my word.\"\"}", + "{@i \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves.\"}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coat of Arms", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "Witnesses who manage to get close to the Blood Knight and survive report a distinctive coat of arms on his breastplate: a flying fish jumping over a river." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Knowing Ser Hugues' Story", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "Most villagers vaguely know of the heroic deeds of Ser Hugues, but most are indifferent to the legend of a knight from so long ago: \"Why would I know shit about some drawings on a shield? Do you see any knights around? They don't care about us; they're all at their quests and chivalrous acts. No one cares about a village like ours, lost in the riverlands.\"", + "A DC 15 Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check convinces the townsfolk to direct the characters to the right people (if they haven't found by themselves):", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "One of the children playing in Bonneseaux's main square repeats the same phrase spoken by the Blood Knight, \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves.\" If questioned about it, he explains hearing the phrase during sermons in the chapel of the Generous Sisters.", + "Simon, the shopkeeper, recounts the story that his parents told him when he was a child, about a knight who died fighting dark creatures. He'll also briefly mention relics made from parts of the dead knight's body.", + "Arthus, the bookseller, has {@b The Gest of the Vertechutes Knights} in his inventory. It is a thick book recounting the deeds of \"each and every knight in the glorious history of Vertechutes\". Arthus has many copies to sell, but won't sell for less than three gold pieces as the book is (supposedly) a bestseller. A character reading it must perform a DC 12 Intelligence ({@skill History}/{@skill Investigation}) check to discern any useful information from the book. A character reading the book may find, and confirm, the phrase; \"I protect those who cannot protect themselves\" and the leaping fish coat of arms as connected with Ser Hugues." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Visiting the Sen Yaomil Sanctuary", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "If the characters go to the chapel, they see a display advising that, \"Sermons are usually held on a weekly basis, but the chapel is closed until further notice due to the recent attacks. You may still visit the Generous Sisters at the Sen Yaomil sanctuary.\" By asking around, they learn that the Generous Sisters live in the old elven sanctuary, at the southeast end of the lake.", + "If the characters decide to go there, they need to either hire a boat and convince a local fisherman to bring them to the sanctuary, or buy a map and try to not get lost in the thick mist of the lake. Otherwise, they may walk to the sanctuary and pass through the mist, skirting the lake.", + "Once there, the party meets the Generous Sisters and are introduced to Mother Hedwige, the high priestess. She willingly tells all she knows about Ser Hugues:", + "{@i \"The Generous Sisters are what remains of Ser Hugues' legacy. We do our best to honour his memory by being as generous to the people of this land as he was during his life as a knight. As he used to say: 'We protect those who can't protect themselves.' You know, this does not apply to armed protection only, contrary to what most stories tell about him. He gave his entire fortune to the poor, and encouraged generosity to the extreme. We, sisters of this sanctuary, are but trying to approach his virtue.\"}", + "About the relics:", + "{@i \"Even in death, Ser Hugues protects us. When he died, he asked for his body to be used as a symbol of generosity. That's why the Generous Sisters were founded: to honour Ser Hugues' last will. It is said by our annals that when he died, the twin rivers wept and the lowlands flooded with their tears. The only way to appease the waters was to follow Ser Hugues' words. Our holy knight's body was then divided into five relics, which were distributed across the area.\"}", + "At this point in the discussion, any characters who succeed a DC15 Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check get the feeling that although willing to help in the Blood Knight's case, Mother Hedwige has not been entirely truthful. A player who rolls an 18 or higher on their check guesses that she has withheld an important detail about the relics: how and by whom the decision was made to cut Ser Hugues into pieces. But at this point, Mother Hedwige ignores the party's complaints and sends them away if they question her further." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Discovering the Curse and the Story of the Area", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + "After some time spent investigating and encountering the Blood Knight, the party has probably guessed that the Blood Knight and Ser Hugues are the same entity, and that something unnatural is afoot. In order to understand that a curse is at work, they need to obtain more knowledge about curses, or external help.", + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + "{@i The secret Mother Hedwige seeks to conceal is that the decision to transform Ser Hugues' body into sacred relics was not made by him. It was decided after his death, and against his will. Hugues wanted the Spirit he was bonded with to be set free, while the magical process producing the relics needed the Spirit's power. That decision was made by Mother Laudine, Mother Hedwige's predecessor, in an attempt to channel the Spirit's power into a powerful protective ward on the area.}" + ] + }, + "Arthus the bookseller does not have books about magic or any other form of arcanic knowledge. However, he has a small book called \"A Small Treatise of Ichthyology Applied to Changing Waters of the Vertechutes Region\" that the characters can find after a successful DC15 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Reading it reveals a bit of the lake's history; it was not always a lake, but a pair of rivers with a small elven settlement on the northern bank. Due to the rising water levels, the humans who settled after the elves quickly abandoned the area between the rivers and created a new village called Bonneseaux.", + "At some point when the characters rest at the Caught Fish, they witness a performance by Daelron in which he sings about blessings and curses from the times when humans and elves were fighting for what would later become the Charneault Kingdom. This should encourage them to question the bard.", + "If the characters ask around about curses or similar dark deeds, someone (for example, Simon the shopkeeper) mentions stories about a secret library in the hermit's tower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Meeting Daelron", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + "The party has probably met Daelron already at the fishermen camp, but he wasn't very talkative towards them, and quickly left after their arrival.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Daelron's Intentions", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + "Daelron had been warned of the Blood Knight's apparition several days ago, and arrived in Bonneseaux only one week before the party. He disguised himself as a bard as a precaution, and he was careful not to give too much credit to the rumours about the attacks. It is a habit of his kind to start by carefully observing before acting, as things are not as simple as they appear.", + "Once the characters start asking questions about curses and bewitchment, he decides to help them as they seem to be on the right track." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Conversing with the Bard", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + "If the characters come to Daelron after hearing his songs at the Caught Fish, he politely asks them to take a seat at a well-isolated table and wait for a few minutes while he attends to a pressing matter in his room. Shortly afterwards, he comes back to answer their questions.", + "{@i \"So, I understand you'd like to know more about my source of inspiration. It is always a great pleasure to share my passion with my most devoted fans.\"} he winks at any female characters. {@i \"Tell me what you wish to know. I am all yours.\"} he adds with a winning smile.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0179.webp" + } + }, + "When the characters question his knowledge about curses or bewitchment, he denies having any experience with either, but shows curiosity about their motives for such questions.", + "{@i \"Oh, you know how us bards work, we just hear stories during our wanderings, and then we make up our own. I like adding my own personal flourishes. But pardon my curiosity, and let me ask, why would you be interested in such dark stories? I hope it is in no way related to your... assignment from our mutual friend, Reeve Balder. Is it?\"}", + "At this point a DC10 Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that the bard is not telling the truth and definitely knows more than he's letting on. If they decide to share their information about the magical nature of the Blood Knight, his eyes light up.", + "{@i \"That would be a very interesting story for my next song! I wish I had more time to share with you, but maybe we could talk about it again another time? Here, let me sign you an autograph.\"} He then writes a few words on paper and hands it to one of the party members, female if possible, before leaving abruptly. On the paper the following words can be read: {@i \"Not here, too many ears. Meet me at the Hermit's tower, at midnight. Come alone. We can help each other.\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talking with the Bondmaker", + "page": 252, + "entries": [ + "If the party decides to accept Daelron's invitation, they reach the island in the centre of the lake, where the tall, impressive elven tower still stands, obscured by the mist. In front of the tower, they see no one at first glance; if they succeed at a DC10 Wisdom (Perception) check, they hear the distant sound of a transverse flute, down by the northern side of the small island. As they approach, they notice an elven shaman playing his flute softly by the waterside.", + "Moreover, the flute appears to be magical, as the water moves in response to the music. The shaman is Daelron, as the characters will understand when he stops playing and greets the party, speaking in a more serious voice than he used as Daelron the bard.", + "{@i \"Hopefully you will excuse my hasty departure after our little talk at the Caught Fish, but I wanted to make sure I would be ready for the next act of our shared play. Not that it took me a while to change clothes, no. I wanted to help you get into that tower, and the magic I wish to put into action requires preparation, even for us Bondmakers. Have you heard of our kind?\"}", + "A successful DC12 Intelligence ({@skill History}) check remembers that Bondmakers are Elven shamans in charge of appeasing the tormented Spirits of Nature in the Charneault Kingdom. Otherwise Daelron provides these details, and afterwards explains why he brought the party to the hermit's tower.", + "{@i \"You were right about the identity of our Blood Knight. It is\u2014or it once was\u2014Ser Hugues le Généreux, but now it is a suffering, cursed creature controlled by someone else. I am not well versed in curses and bewitchment, unfortunately, and that's why we need to solve this together. As you may know, there was a hidden library in this tower. With any luck, it's still here, and contains knowledge both of us seek. But you won't find it on that floor. It's underground, and to get to it, you will need to go through the submerged ruins of Tol Saern, right here.\"} He points to the waters in front of him.", + "{@i \"My specialty is not curses, but I can speak to the waters of this lake. We knew each other a long time ago. Hopefully they will listen to me again, and give us safe passage. I suggest you split in two groups, one person to stay with me, to protect me and ensure I never stop playing for the waters. The others will look for the tower's underground entrance. Oh, and once you're inside, if you see the hermit, just ignore him. It's an illusion. Hurry now, as I fear the power that cast the curse might detect my magic and send minions to intervene.\"}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Hermit's Tower", + "page": 252, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Option A. Knocking on the Door", + "page": 252, + "entries": [ + "If the characters reach the tower on their own before talking to Daelron at the Caught Fish, they are unaware of the secret underwater passage or about the hermit being an illusion. They can detect the illusion, though, with a detect magic spell or a successful DC 15 Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check. If they investigate the ruined tower they might find a locked entrance with a successful DC15 Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. When they do, the Hermit illusion's muttering transforms into three riddles to be solved before opening the door.", + "I have no end, but am the end of all that begins. What am I?", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "", + "{@i Answer: death}", + "" + ] + }, + "What building has the most stories?", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "", + "{@i Answer: a library}", + "" + ] + }, + "Those that seek me want more of me, but the more of me they find, the more they realise they do not possess me. What am I?", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "", + "{@i Answer: knowledge}", + "" + ] + }, + "If the characters struggle to find the answers, the Hermit will give them a hint: the three answers are things the characters are heading towards. Once they have found the answers, the illusion congratulates them. \"You will find a library, you will find knowledge, and you will find death. But not in that order, I fear.\" The illusion then transforms into two very real {@creature manticore|mm|manticores}. Once the characters defeat them, the hidden door finally opens, providing access to the library.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0180.webp" + } + }, + "{@b Note:} You might want to increase the difficulty of this encounter, for example, by replacing the {@creature manticore|mm|manticores} with a {@creature stone golem} formed from the crumbling remains of the tower.", + "You can also use this encounter as an alternative means of introducing Daelron, who casts a powerful spell to finish the golem off.", + "{@i \"Well, there was another way to get into that library, but you seem to be more straightforward than me, so let's just skip the formalities. I'm Daelron, Elven Bondmaker, and I guess that we share the intention of learning how to deal with the curse at work in this area.\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Option B. What Rots Beneath", + "page": 253, + "entries": [ + "If the characters are assisted by Daelron, he casts the {@spell control water} spell with his flute to make the waters recede. During this time, Daelron must spend his action to concentrate on the spell.", + "The characters descending into the submerged ruins will find the library's underground entrance. However, it is guarded by an earth elemental. The earth elemental is hidden beneath the riverbed and will appear in front of the door when the characters are 15 feet away." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Library", + "page": 254, + "entries": [ + "Once inside the library, if the characters came from the underground passage, they discover the secret entrance from the inside. If they unlock it, they allow the others to join and Daelron to cease playing his flute. The library is not that large, and is well organized, so characters can quickly locate a book called \"The basics of curses and how to lift them\". A wizard lingering a bit longer in the library and performing a DC12 Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check finds a new spell to learn and add to their book (randomly determined).", + "The library also contains a locked coffer that Daelron asks to open himself. The magical lock opens under his command. Inside are the bones of an arm and a unique book in an ancient Elven language. Daelron carefully takes the bones and hands them to the nearest character. He then opens the book and starts reading it. After a short time, his face darkens and he suddenly pronounces a single word, making the book catch fire and burn away. He then starts heading back to Bonneseaux. He will reluctantly explain to the characters:", + "{@i \"I can hereby confirm what I felt in my heart. Ser Hugues' remains were transformed into a conduit meant to capture the power of the Spirit he was bonded with. This was accomplished using forbidden magic described in that book, and that's why I destroyed it. A Spirit of Nature should never be constrained against its will.\"}", + "{@i \"I can now see why the Twin Rivers have silently overflowed, year after year, to become a lake. The Spirit wasn't able to maintain balance. Our dark times have brought an even greater threat to the Spirit. I fear that the curse on the Blood Knight has something to do with the Dark Mist...\"}", + "At this point, the character who read the book about curses will understand that the curse cast on Ser Hugues seems to be the {@spell Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath|GH}. If they mention this to Daelron, he answers:", + "{@i \"Yes, of course, it makes sense. It would have been cast to force Ser Hugues and the Spirit to blindly seek revenge, inflicting what harm was caused to him. And in doing so, the curse ravenously consumes the Spirit's power, until the Spirit might become vulnerable. Only a Dark Elf sorcerer could achieve such a level of malice. We need to lift that curse as soon as possible to prevent more slaughter, free Ser Hugues' soul, and save the Spirit of Water.\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gathering the Cure Components", + "page": 254, + "entries": [ + "Upon reading the details about the curse, the characters will understand that they need three cure components to lift the curse. A spellcaster has to cast the {@spell remove curse} spell. Both Daelron and Mother Hedwige can learn this spell, if no one in the party can. In addition to that, Daelron mentions that they need to gather the five relics of Ser Hugues' body before removing the curse.", + "Here are certain components that can be found relatively easily in the lake area, but feel free to let your imagination\u2014or your players\u2014provide more opportunities, based on the Curses section of the Grim Hollow rulebook.", + "A strand of hair from the lost but not found: of the two people that have gone missing during the first attacks of the Blood Knight.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "One was the barber's wife.", + "The second was a guest of the Caught Fish" + ] + }, + "The highest pinecone of a forest: this will require characters to go into the forest east of Bonneseaux, and to perform a DC15 Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check.", + "A black pearl, harvested but a week ago: some fishermen report that such pearls can occasionally be found in the southeast end of the lake; a DC18 Strength ({@skill Athletics}) combined with a DC15 Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check allows a character to find one while swimming there.", + "A book that has never been read: one of the bookseller's freshly printed copies of The Gest of the Vertechutes Knights.", + "Wish: if one of the characters knows the {@spell wish} spell.", + "A life willingly given: see the Sen Yaomil relic paragraph below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gathering the Five Relics", + "page": 254, + "entries": [ + "The characters should already know that the Generous Sisters made the relics. During their first visit, if they also asked where the relics were, they can start looking for them right away. Otherwise, they need to come back to Sen Yaomil sanctuary to obtain that information. Depending on session pacing and time restrictions, any number of the relics may be found at the Sen Yaomil sanctuary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sen Yaomil Relic", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "The priestesses of Sen Yaomil won't easily part with their saint's relic. Bribery won't work, so the characters need to either convince the high priestess through a DC15 (Charisma) Persuasion check or sneak inside the sanctuary and steal the relic. If Daelron accompanies the group, he will try to convince Mother Hedwige to give up the relic.", + "{@i \"Mother Hedwige. I know what forbidden magic was used to make the relics of Ser Hugues. And as a Bondmaker, I know that such magic could not be used with the consent of a Spirit of Nature. This must be put to an end. Ser Hugues must be freed from this awful curse, and the Spirit must be freed also. It is trapped between the relic spell and the curse, and thus cannot protect itself. So we must protect it, by Ser Hugues' own words.\"}", + "Hearing these words, Mother Hedwige starts crying and relinquishes the relic. She also promises to do anything to help, including giving her own life.", + "{@i \"Mother Laudine... when she passed on the duty of high priestess to me, she told me the truth, but she made me swear to never reveal it. Take the relic. Now that this comes to an end, my life has no more value, so if I can help in any way, I will. I would give my own life for Ser Hugues, just as he did for us all.\"}", + "At that point, if the characters still lack one or more cure components, they might ask Mother Hedwige to come with them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonneseaux Relic", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "The relic is actually in the very centre of Bonneseaux' main square, in an ornamented coffer fixed on the roof of the well. A DC12 Dexterity ({@skill Athletics}) check followed by a DC15 Strength check must be performed to recover it. In case of a failed Acrobatics check, the character falls from the well's roof and suffers damage accordingly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fishermen Camp Relic", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "The fishermen are strong believers in the legend of Ser Hugues. Even if they don't remember the details of the knight's sacrifice, they cherish the relic, and fear losing its supposed protection. Unless Mother Hedwige accompanies the players (in which case they obediently hand over the relic), they will need to convince the fishermen through a DC12 Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hermit's Tower Relic", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "In the locked coffer in the centre of the secret library in the basement of the Hermit's Tower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tol Saern Relic", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "Mother Hedwige explains that the Tol Saern relic is probably submerged, as the Tol Saern ruins are partly underwater nowadays. However, the ruins of the elven village are under the control of bandits, who have set up camp there in hopes of plundering what's left in the old town. Therefore, before going underwater, the characters might want to either attack the bandit camp or sneak in under the cover of night to see if the relic is in their possession. One of the bandits has stolen the coffer containing the relic, and stashed it in the camp.", + "In daylight, there are 2 {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains} in the camp.", + "In case of a stealthy approach at night, there are two sentinels, one at each side of the camp, but they are not very attentive.", + "In both cases, if the characters are spotted, the alarm is raised and they have a limited amount of time to recover the relic and retreat before reinforcements arrive. The total number of reinforcements is 2 more {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains}, but feel free to adjust these numbers to your players." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Conclusion", + "page": 255, + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have gathered all the cure components and relics, they are ready to cast the {@spell remove curse} spell. However, at that point Ymdrin Khaesir has no other choice but to reveal himself. A thick blanket of dark mist descends upon the party's location, and Daelron immediately warns the characters.", + "{@i \"Watch out! I feel a presence in that mist. Our hidden enemy is finally forced to confront us. Quick! Cast the spell! I will hold him off for as long as I can!\"}", + "As he says these words, Ymdrin appears in a whirlwind of darkness.", + "{@i \"Well, well. I thought such a village of half-wits wouldn't put up much resistance, but it seems I've been unlucky. But that doesn't matter. I have absorbed much of the Spirit's power now. The waters are mine. Do you want a taste of them? They run red with blood.\"}", + "With these words, water suddenly flows out of the ground, reaching a foot's depth all around. At the same time, a {@creature Water Elemental} appears around Ymdrin. The Blood Knight appears in a deluge of brackish water. The water elemental shake violently, and the characters can distinctly hear a scream of pain from inside the water itself. Then, it attacks the characters.", + "This combat cannot be won in the usual way by the characters. As soon as a {@creature water weird} is slain, another will appear. Those who stand to protect the character casting the spell have to place themselves between the monsters and the spellcaster and take damage in his place. They have to hold this way and survive three combat rounds, and each time the spellcaster takes a hit, that number of rounds is increased by one. Once the needed rounds are done, a loud shriek can be heard from the waters. The bones of Ser Hugues suddenly glow with a pale blue light, and the Blood Knight's shape begins to crumble, his very substance being sucked back into the bones. With a blazing explosion, it completely disappears, and the water elemental with it. When the characters' vision is restored, they find Ymdrin gasping for breath on the ground and kneeling in front of Daelron. The Bondmaker raises his hands and pronounces sentence, his voice being echoed by a deep, watery growl.", + "{@i \"As an elf, you are connected to the elements more than any other being. Therefore, trying to abuse nature's power for your own interests is the greatest sin. You tried to control a Spirit of Water. Let it be your fate, and your end.\"}", + "Ymdrin's attempt to scream is interrupted as his body begins to bloat at a sickening rate. In a few seconds his skin and flesh tear and dissolve with a disgusting ripping sound, leaving only clean bones. Daelron gathers the bones and puts them in a bag before addressing the party.", + "{@i \"You did well, and I thank you.\"} Daelron looks at the bag containing the bones. {@i \"He was one of my kind, and even his dark deeds should not deprive him from burial, for what comes from nature shall return to nature. The same goes for Ser Hugues, whose remains should rest in the peace of Sen Yaomil. I will see to it.\"}", + "He gathers Ser Hugues' bones, puts them in a separate bag, and leaves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Treasure", + "page": 256, + "entries": [ + "Resting where Ymdrin perished is a {@item +1 wand of the war mage|dmg|Wand of the War Mage (+1)}. Additionally, if Mother Hedwige is still alive, she awards the party with a {@item Periapt of Wound Closure} for their efforts. Reeve Balder ensures their possessions are returned to them and provides them with 300 gp in gratuity." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "book": [ + { + "name": "Grim Hollow: The Campaign Guide (2014)", + "id": "GH", + "source": "GH", + "cover": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/Coverpage.png" + }, + "published": "2020-03-01", + "group": "homebrew", + "contents": [ + { + "name": "Introduction" + }, + { + "name": "Welcome to Etharis", + "headers": [ + "Darkness and Obscurity", + "The Land is Dangerous", + "A Lost Pantheon", + "A Sickening Plague", + "Fear of the Arcane", + "Glimmers of Hope", + "This is Your World Too" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 1 + } + }, + { + "name": "Races of Etharis", + "headers": [ + "Humans", + "Elves", + "Dwarves", + "Half-Orcs", + "Half-Elves", + "Dragonborn", + "Gnomes", + "Halflings" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 2 + } + }, + { + "name": "Character Options", + "headers": [ + "Advanced Weapons", + "Feats", + "Spells", + "Curses" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 3 + } + }, + { + "name": "Variant Mechanics", + "headers": [ + "Stabilisation", + "Concentration Checks", + "Dazed", + "Bleeding", + "Race Proficiencies" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 4 + } + }, + { + "name": "Transformations", + "headers": [ + "Aberrant Horror", + "Fiend", + "Lich", + "Lycanthrope", + "Seraph", + "Vampire" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 5 + } + }, + { + "name": "Advanced Backgrounds", + "headers": [ + "Academic", + "Aristocrats", + "Clergy", + "Common Folk", + "Criminal", + "Militarist", + "Outlander", + "Seafarer", + { + "header": "Talents", + "index": 1 + } + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 6 + } + }, + { + "name": "The Realms of Etharis", + "headers": [ + "The Bürach Empire", + "The Ostoyan Empire", + "The Charneault Kingdom", + "The Valikan Clans", + "The Castinellan Provinces", + "the City of Morencia", + "The City of Liesech" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 7 + } + }, + { + "name": "Factions of Etharis", + "headers": [ + "The Thaumaturge", + "THe Company of Free Swords", + "The Augustine Trading Company", + "The Ebon Syndicate", + "The Watchers of the Faithful" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 8 + } + }, + { + "name": "The Etharis Phantheon", + "headers": [ + "Arch Seraphs", + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Miklas" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Empyreus" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Zabriel" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Morael" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Solyma" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Aphaeleon" + }, + "Arch Demons", + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Venin" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Tormach" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Gorodyn" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Sitri" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Beleth" + }, + { + "depth": 1, + "header": "Malikir" + }, + "Primordials", + "Aether Kindred" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 9 + } + }, + { + "name": "Renowned Characters of Etharis", + "headers": [ + "Liu Quizan", + "Gerbo Amakiir", + "Kainen Alabaster, the Witch Doctor", + "The Brass Boy", + "Sasha Seraphsbane", + "Negra Rosa", + "Kaine Gundrig", + "Alister \"The Mad Jester\" Gaunt", + "Garren Ulfhart", + "Grimm Harvest", + "Kizmet \"Kizzy\" Raine", + "Amielia Strauss", + "The High Justicar Vesryn", + "Isaac Adstrum" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 10 + } + }, + { + "name": "The GM's Guide to Dark Fantasy", + "headers": [ + "Themes of Dark Fantasy", + "Conflict and Resolution", + "Level Progression", + "Scaling up Encounter Difficulty", + "Creating Legends", + "Grievous Wounds", + "Contraband", + "Diseases" + ], + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 11 + } + }, + { + "name": "Fables of Etharis", + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 12 + } + }, + { + "name": "Curse Monsters", + "ordinal": { + "type": "chapter", + "identifier": 13 + } + } + ] + } + ], + "bookData": [ + { + "id": "GH", + "source": "GH", + "data": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Introduction", + "page": 1, + "entries": [ + "Welcome, gaming enthusiast!", + "If you're reading this then you are most likely an avid fan of tabletop roleplaying games, dark fantasy, and\u2014hopefully, after you read this book\u2014Grim Hollow. Inside, you will find the world of Etharis, a labour of love and passion made possible entirely by the support (and hard work) of gamers just like you.", + "What started as a home game with a few friends has become a living, breathing world, brought to life by the 4,523 backers who made our dream a reality. From a late-night gaming session to a successful Kickstarter campaign, the journey so far has been a whirlwind of challenging and rewarding experiences.", + "This guide and the world of Etharis are our take on dark fantasy for a modern gaming table. In a time of flattened storytelling, where antagonists are hollow and heroes can never really fail, we sought to create something real and immersive. Inside we have included the tropes we love, the themes we find thought-provoking, and the storytelling techniques we find effective. We hope you enjoy them and come to share our passion for this world.", + "This is our first book and we have learned a lot. We are incredibly proud of the work we have done, and the results laid before you. However, this is just the beginning for this hopeful little startup from Down Under, and we would be sincerely grateful to continue this journey with you. Now, as a part of our ever-growing community, we hope to see you next time, for whatever fantastical plane of existence our imaginations conjure next.", + "With that, we are incredibly excited to share our creation with you. We hope you are just as excited to read it. So, from one eager nerd to another, happy gaming!", + "Oh, and welcome to Etharis. We'll see if you survive...", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0001.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Welcome to Etharis", + "page": 2, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0002.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Only a few warriors remain. Defenders of humanity against the horrors of the dark. Their numbers dwindle with every moon. You see, the world belongs to the darkness, and darkness will not give it up easily." + ] + }, + "From its deep and forbidding forests, where horrible beasts lurk, to the hulking and impenetrable mountains ranges where lost legacies lie, the landscape of Etharis is formidable. However, the true monsters of this land can be found in the degenerating cities of old, where humanity clings to survival.", + "The world of Etharis is the official world for the Grim Hollow setting. Here, players will find a few familiar and many unique tropes of the fantasy genre.", + "Before embarking in this unforgiving land, it is important to establish several defining features of Etharis and the Grim Hollow setting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Darkness and Obscurity", + "page": 2, + "entries": [ + "Large swaths of Etharis are shrouded in darkness, supernatural and otherwise. In the farthest north the sun is hidden half the year in the natural progression of seasons. It's no surprise, either, that the deep halls of the dwarves are plunged in darkness. But the darkness shrouding the land of Ostoya is more sinister and magical in origin, and in the forests of the Charneault Kingdom, the dense mist that covers the land is the work of benign spirits\u2014or at least spirits that bend to the will of mortals, for good and evil. The people of all these lands have adapted to a hostile environment. Punishing storms are frequent across the land, foreshadowed by howling winds and then drenching rain. Where the sun never dries the ground, mud is a constant fact of life. The crops that grow are strange and bitter. For most people, there is no safety outside the radius of a torch's glow." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Land is Dangerous", + "page": 3, + "entries": [ + "Civilization dot through the land as islands of light surrounded by the unforgiving terrain of shadowy forests, rough mountainscapes, and sinking bogs. Travellers are often met with suspicious gazes by locals who have never left the isolation of their home village.", + "Relentless threats assault humanity. Vicious creatures hunt wandering children and armed travellers alike, many of whom are never heard from again. Sinister forces seek to twist mankind's nature to their whims, leaving them forever changed.", + "Travel is a perilous endeavour, especially at night (in lands fortunate enough to enjoy a sunlit day). Armoured columns of merchant caravans transport goods, nervously guarded by mercenaries who refuse to deviate from known roadways. Travellers caught in the dark are forced to lodge at the remote roadside inns for extortionate prices. Local guards are quick to leave them in the dark if they do not have the coin to pay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Lost Pantheon", + "page": 3, + "entries": [ + "In their never-ending struggle to control Etharis, the deities of the world fought what they could not defeat, and ultimately turned on and destroyed each other. With but few knowing this truth, many believe that the gods abandoned a forsaken world or never existed in the first place. The only remnants of their reign are their surviving lieutenants\u2014surviving lieutenants\u2014the Arch Seraphs and Arch Daemons\u2014and the forces they control.", + "Arch Seraphs overlook the world with a righteous zeal, granting powers to a select few who fight in their crusades. Separated from their deities for so long, many of them have deviated from what they once represented, twisting their ideals into whatever suits their cause.", + "Arch Demons take delight in a world overrun by shadow and decay. Freed from the deities' power, they relish opportunities to feed their appetites. They take keen interests in mortal lives, often living among them, making deals and twisting fate to ensure threats to their existence are destroyed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0003.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Sickening Plague", + "page": 4, + "entries": [ + "Sickness and malnutrition are common and expected throughout the land of Etharis. However, there is one illness that is feared above the others. The Weeping Pox is widespread across the western coasts of the continent and frequently strikes harbours and coastal settlements. Distinguishable by the deep red lesions it creates in the skin of the infected, the disease is a death sentence for most.", + "The few who can cure the plague guard their secret closely and extract the highest prices for their intervention. The price of deliverance, for those with the choice, may be a noble estate, eternal service to the Arch Seraph of Mercy, or something far more precious." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fear of the Arcane", + "page": 4, + "entries": [ + "Superstition and prejudice run deep. In most towns and villages across Etharis, magic is seen as both wondrous and frightening. Whether understood or not, the arcane is mistrusted and often blamed for problems ranging from the failure of a season's crops to the success of a rival's business. Many innocent people have been caught on the wrong end of superstition.", + "The fear of magic runs deeper in some parts of Etharis than others. In the southern region of Castinella, this fear has manifested into an organized crusade against the arcane: the Arcanist Inquisition. The inquisitors are dedicated to destroying the arcane and anyone who stands to defend it.", + "Not all of Etharis despises spellcasters. Many cities house great colleges dedicated to the art of magic. Within these cities' walls, spellcasters can apply for a permit to practice. These permits dictate where a mage can cast spells, what type of spells they can cast, and other specifics. The process to apply for such a permit is often frighteningly bureaucratic, and many spellcasters choose to hide their abilities instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Glimmers of Hope", + "page": 4, + "entries": [ + "Etharis as a campaign setting is not meant to be relentlessly bleak and depressing, or to wallow in cruelty for its own sake. Small victories become heroic when they take heroic effort to achieve. No one in Etharis is safe by default, so any safety the characters win or give to others is a true blessing. No one in Etharis is good by default, so moments of genuine grace are worth celebrating\u2014and can come from unexpected places. Amid profound darkness, even the smallest lights have value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "This is Your World Too", + "page": 4, + "entries": [ + "The stories you tell in Etharis belong to you and your game group. We promise not to come yell at you if you get details of the world \"wrong\" or change them to suit your own game\u2014in fact, that's the point! We've intentionally left questions for you to answer and conflicts for you to decide. The details in this book are meant to start your imagination running, and to save you the work of imagining a multi-faceted world from scratch. Etharis will change the moment your characters set foot in it, so embrace your power to reshape it." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Races of Etharis", + "page": 5, + "entries": [ + "In ages past, the elder races spread over Etharis and carved out separate kingdoms for themselves. Then the humans came, and all but annihilated the other races in their relentless drive to multiply and expand.", + "Today, humans are still the most numerous and powerful race in Etharis. The elder races survive either in isolated remnants of their own domains, or incorporated into larger human kingdoms. But it is an age of crisis, and some see the opportunity to claw back what their ancestors lost.", + "Though they are reduced in number, members of the elder races are a common sight anywhere in Etharis. Perhaps because they so often live on the fringes of human civilization, they also make up a disproportionate number of its adventurers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "page": 5, + "entries": [ + "While the elves and the dwarves were the first races to claim lands in the world of Etharis, the versatile race of the humans were the ones to survive and dominate. Humans nowadays can be found from the frozen and inhospitable tundra of the North to the scorched plains of the South. Emerging from the temperate forests of central Etharis, now known as the Bürach, humans were not considered a threat by other races. Left unchecked, their numbers quickly grew. It was their adaptable nature and adventurous mindset that quickly led them to expand beyond their homelands. By the time the great kingdoms of the elves and the mighty thanedoms of the dwarves realized the violence that inevitably follows the humans, it was already too late. The eyes of the human leaders fell greedily on the prosperous lands of the elves and dwarves. The great Era of Expansion, also known as the Great Purge, had begun and humans were here to stay. Different tribal armies marched simultaneously north, south and west; no land was safe. Unable to unite or react in time, the dwarven and elven monarchs watched as human warriors swarmed and usurped their lands. The human race emerged victorious after countless generations of bloodshed that changed Etharis forever.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "In victory, they showed little mercy to the elder races. They entirely dismantled the elven kingdoms, pushing them deeper in the forests. They drove dwarves from their homelands, forcing them to hide deep beneath the mountains. The humans would have stopped at nothing, if conflict from within had not forced their armies to a halt. Having exterminated all the other kingdoms, the warlords turned against each other, each claiming the High Throne that would later become the Imperial Throne of Altenheim. This second Great Era, known as the Era of Descent, lost even more lives to its endless carnage. The result was the disintegration of the human race into fractious kingdoms. The Second Era considerably weakened the kingdoms of the humans, allowing the other races to emerge from hiding and re-establish some principalities in the lands they once ruled.", + "To this day, humans are considered the dominant race across all of Etharis, controlling most of the land and sea. Having shorter lives to live than the other races, their old hatreds have faded, and they are now more receptive to other races. But elves and dwarves live long, and can hold a grudge even longer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0005.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elves", + "page": 6, + "entries": [ + "The proud and elegant elves were among the first people to dwell among the forests of Etharis. Their long history is lost in distant eons, and even elves with their long lifespans do not fully know their true origins. Tall, graceful, and extraordinarily beautiful, they claimed the forests and river lands of Caer Neiada, in what is now the Charneault Kingdom, creating magnificent kingdoms deep within the woods.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-7 text-left", + "col-5 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Blessed with keen eyesight and a great talent for archery, they have created a long-lasting tradition of rangers to protect their kingdoms from outside threats. Their deep knowledge of the woodlands further complimented their deadly and silent armies, making them a force to be reckoned with in these early days. Living for eons, however, the elves gradually became arrogant, often isolating themselves from the other races\u2014especially humans, who they considered primitive and barbaric, failing to recognize them as a plausible threat.", + "The Era of Expansion cost the elves dearly. Their kingdoms were turned to dust, and many of their forests were turned to ash. Even though their bows were precise, they were outnumbered and unable to defend themselves on all fronts as war-hungry armies burned their sheltering forests. The elves lived for decades as nomads, trying to hide in the few remaining forests on the outskirts of the human civilization. However, their sorrow and grief for the lost beauty of their home empowered them to recreate it. They turned to the arts. Heartbreaking songs of their lost paradises would echo among the trees in the night. Most importantly, though, they turned to magic. The forest spirits that had once guided them were not vanquished, and were eager to aid old friends. They bestowed the elves with their magic\u2014the power to restore their lands to their ancient beauty." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0006.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "page": 6, + "entries": [ + "Ancient and dauntless as the mountains they call home, the dwarven race stepped onto the land of Etharis alongside the elves. Unlike the elves, however, the dwarves built their kingdoms deep within the mountains of what is now the Bürach Empire. Adept with metalworking and jewel crafting, the dwarves created countless cities in the hills and two impressive, impenetrable capitals in the oldest mountains of the continent, the Rock Teeth and the Grey Spine. The veins of mithril and gold were rich beneath these mountains and dwarven crafters quickly became famous across Etharis.", + "During the wars of the Era of Expansion, the dwarves barricaded themselves within the fortresses of their two greatest cities: the tiered city of Stehlenwald and the now ruined city of Grebenstein. The dwarves of Grebenstein were besieged by the human warlords who would later lay the groundwork of the Bürach Empire.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-7 text-left", + "col-5 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Though the dwarves fought valiantly for their homelands, the Bürach warlords uprooted their thanedom and claimed their vein rich mines.", + "The second dwarven kingdom of Stehlenwald, however, endured the siege. Rather than share the fate of their cousins to the north, the Stehlenwald Dwarves dug deeper into the heart of the mountain. There, their miners laid eyes upon a new metal which was impenetrable to the arrows of their enemies; adamantine. With armour and weapons of impeccable craftsmanship, the dwarven battalions managed to push the invaders back to their homelands, but at a great cost: half of their population was exterminated, either by the war or by famine. Isolation within the mountains was their only option for survival.", + "By the birth of the various human kingdoms, the proud dwarves of Stehlewald had begun to recover their numbers. When they emerged, they realized that the political landscape had dramatically changed. They were surrounded and vastly outnumbered by the armies of the Bürach Empire. The dwarven emperor realized there was only one way for his race to survive and prosper, and struck a deal with the Bürach Empire. They would surrender their lands and become members of the Bürach, as long as they could govern themselves independently.", + "Some older dwarves still cannot forget that the human race once tried to eradicate them. As they say, it is easier to move a mountain than a dwarf. But though there is still a deep rivalry between humans and dwarves, the Stehlenwald province of Rauland will be there for the Bürach Empire in times of need\u2014an oath none expect to be broken." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0007.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Orcs", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "Orcs in the world of Etharis exist only as villains in fairy tales told to scare naughty children. They were described as violent brutes who lived only to inflict mayhem on everyone. Nevertheless, orcs roamed Etharis even before the dwarves and the elves, and their description in the fairy tales preserves a sinister truth. No one knows why the orcs disappeared from Etharis en masse, except that the last of them were seen in Valika, before they were presumably slain or bred out. However, all know the ominous reminder of their dark and violent past.", + "The half-orcs of Etharis are tall, daunting, and fierce warriors. Some say that these humanoids are the result of breeding between early human tribes and the last orcs. Others say they are the creation of a lost war god who wanted to immortalize his own image. In any case, the half-orcs combine the best out of their two parts: the formidable resilience of an orc, and the adaptability of a human.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-7 text-left", + "col-5 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "The only part of Etharis where half-orcs gather under any form of organization is in the frozen north among the Valikan Clans. There, nomadic tribes of humans, half-orcs, and giants roam the northern wastelands. The unforgiving climate seems to suit half-orcs and encourage humans to accept them for their hardiness. The other field where a half-orc can thrive is war. Half-orcs are often found among the raiding parties of the Valikan clans.", + "Outside of Valika, half-orcs are a rare sight, but they can be found across the various cities of the continent. The stereotypes involving their ancestors, combined with their intimidating appearance, strike fear among the other races, so that half-orcs are rarely accepted or trusted despite their capabilities. Warriors of other races often prefer to mock what they fear, all the while hoping they will never have to face an angry half-orc on equal terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0008.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elves", + "page": 8, + "entries": [ + "Half-elves are among the later races to walk the land of Etharis. Before the Era of Expansion, humans and elves occasionally crossed paths. Some humans could appreciate the beautiful songs and poems of the elves, as the elves could appreciate the adventurous side of humanity. The results of these bonds were the ever-wandering half-elves. They are easily noticed by their less pronounced pointed elfin ears, combined with a bulkier but still elegant human frame. As with half-orcs, half-elves seem to have taken the best of their progenitors. Taller than the average man, elegant and graceful, they seem to possess the aptitude for the fine arts from their elven side along with the lust for adventure from their human side. What life could be better for them than the lives of wanderers, traveling artists, and merchants?", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-5 text-left", + "col-7 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0009.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "However, even though most of the first half-elves were results of love between the two races, such pairings were still considered taboo by the two sides. In the midst of war, most elves could not understand how someone could fall in love with a savage, while few humans could forgive anyone who would mingle with the enemy. The first half-elves were cast out by both sides.", + "Initially, the lifestyle of the wanderer suited them. Their talent in theater and music made wandering troupes of half-elves among the most famous to exist. Furthermore, half-elves could act as natural intermediaries between humans and elves. However, most half-elves keep the burdens of their souls well hidden. They learnt how to wear the mask of happiness, often dressing with bright colours and dazzling jewelry, accompanying their stylistic choices with an outwardly flamboyant, optimistic attitude. But if one is lucky enough to gain the trust of a half-elf, they will often see that the heart of a half-elf is full of sorrow. Wandering the continent is a lifestyle that fits them, but they can never call any place home. Considered outcasts by both humans and elves, they think themselves cursed, eternally strangers, with no hope of claiming any land as their own." + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dragonborn", + "page": 9, + "entries": [ + "Children of the dragons, as their name states, dragonborn walk with pride through a world that greets them either with fear or admiration. They look very much like dragons, with thick scales covering their bodies, sharp claws, and fangs which they can use as weapons. Though they lack wings, they are strongly built and stout with colours resembling those of their ancestors.", + "Some claim that this race must be the most ancient among all races. In the Era of Expansion, they were settled in a small kingdom caught amidst the bloody conflicts between humans and elves. This conflict led to the destruction of the only place they truly belonged to, the city of Ember Cairn. However, this noble race managed to survive. Eons passed as the dragonborn prayed to the dragon gods to restore their kingdom, and the dragon gods did not answer. Wrath grew among the Dragonborn, as well as desperation. They stopped praying to their dragon lords and their religion, the Sacred Flame, was abandoned.", + "The dragonborn, however, pious and spiritual by nature, needed something to believe in. A new religion was offered to them by Castinellan missionaries who were spreading the word of their new religion, that of the Divine Seraphs. Finding it close to the dragonborn ideals of virtue and determination, they quickly embraced the new religion and became its most zealous followers. Sharing the same beliefs with the humans of the Castinella Provinces, they were quickly incorporated to the empire, becoming subjects of the Castinellan theocracy.", + "Castinella awarded the dragonborn a small region of their ancestral land to call their own. Dragonborn rebuilt the ancient city of Ember Cairn, a city made entirely of granite. Many dragonborn from across the continent flocked to the city and began to worship the Divine Seraphs. This city became a site of religious pilgrimage for dragonborn across the continent. With their ancient prayers finally answered, the dragonborn were drawn to the paths of clerics, missionaries, and inquisitors, to spread their new beliefs with burning passion and burning fire when necessary. The land of Etharis will hear the dragons roar once again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnomes", + "page": 10, + "entries": [ + "Ingenious and full of energy, gnomes are considered to be distant cousins of the dwarven race. Even shorter than the dwarves and not equally bulky, this small-framed race compensates for the lack of muscle with everworking brains and a great aptitude for invention. Even though their inventions have a bad habit of blowing up, no one can stay mad at a gnome. Their cheerful attitude, curiosity, and humor puts the gnomes among the most likely to have a good feast or a carefree dance.", + "Apart from their joyful side, they have created some of the most impressive mechanical wonders of Etharis. Cannons, automatons, flintlocks, and explosives are all reputed to be results of gnomish brilliance. If you are looking for a gnome in a populated city, you just have to wait for the explosion to guide your steps.", + "During the Era of Expansion, gnome settlements outside the shelter of mountains were annihilated by human warlords, forcing them to seek shelter in the neighboring dwarven city of Stehlenwald. There they shared the fate of their dwarven cousins as countless human armies besieged the tall stone walls of the city.", + "The surviving gnomes pushed the dwarven thane to dig deeper, in a last attempt to find new metals or an escape route beneath the mountains.", + "As the dwarves were gazing upon the newfound adamantine, the gnomes were staring at the other veins of the mountain, their ingenious minds hatching a plan to win the war.", + "The gnomish alchemists worked day and night, mixing the gifts of the mountain until they invented a new weapon: explosives. As the dwarves charged in their impenetrable shining adamantine armours, they were backed up by the sound of explosions as the gnomes hurled cannonballs and dynamite at the enemy. The humans quickly scattered; the effects of the explosives had struck fear into their hearts. The battle was won but the losses for both gnomes and dwarves were great. The gnomish race followed the dwarves in the Stehlenwald kingdom into their centuries-long isolation. When the dwarven king voluntarily joined the Bürach empire, the gnomes followed. Today, with trade reaching all across the empire, the gnomes can lay hands on even more exotic and volatile materials, pushing (or blowing) their science to new heights each passing day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0010.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Halflings", + "page": 11, + "entries": [ + "At one time humankind, being an unstoppable force in Etharis, earned the enmity of most races. All who tried to oppose them were met with destruction. One race, however, chose not to contest the humans' ascendency, but instead decided to cling to their backs for survival.", + "The Era of Expansion did not affect the population of halflings like it did other races. Even though the halflings did not agree with the violent ways of the humans, they fell silent, deciding that being subservient to the stronger and better-armed human armies would guarantee their survival. After the division of the humans into different empires and kingdoms, halflings fit in perfectly, many acquiring positions as librarians, bookkeepers, teachers, or scholars.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Shorter and weaker in stature than dwarves, halflings are a peaceful race. What most of these tiny folk seek in life is a place to settle in peace and quiet, far away from the atrocities of war. They enjoy good music, fine food, and a good laugh when they can.", + "This does not mean that this race shuns adventuring. Tales of halfling rogues or scholars, seeking ancient and hidden knowledge, are some of the most famous there are.", + "Unlike gnomes, however, they care little for jewels or inventions. Halflings use the lore they gather to build impressive libraries on specific subjects. Within the countless volumes of these libraries lie generations of knowledge pertaining to the halflings passions, from cooking to brewing, bee keeping, and much more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0011.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Character Options", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0012.webp" + }, + "maxWidth": 850 + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Advanced Weapons", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Monsters and nightmarish creatures lurk throughout the dark world of Etharis. To combat them, civilization seeks any advantage it can find. From the mighty inventions of the dwarves to the ingenious and mad creations of the gnomes, an array of advanced weapons have been devised. The Advanced Weapons table below details weapon characteristics, including their unique properties.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Advanced Weapon Training", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Advanced weapons are difficult to master, and as a result require more specialised training than even martial weapons. Characters gain proficiency in Advanced Weapons when they reach 3rd level and have proficiency in all Martial Weapons. If a character gains proficiency in Martial Weapons at a later level, then they also gain proficiency in Advanced Weapons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Advanced Ammunition", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Just as Advanced Weapons are favoured by expert warriors, so are specialised forms of ammunition. Characters with proficiency in Advanced Weapons can use Advanced Ammunition in its respective weapon. In addition, any character can use Advanced Ammunition in simple and martial ranged weapons of their respective type as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Advanced Weapon Properties", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "{@i {@b Blackpowder.}} Blackpowder weapons fire projectiles with ear-splitting noise, shredding armour with deadly force. When fired, Blackpowder weapons emit a deafening crack audible 300 feet away. Unfortunately, Blackpowder weapons often become useless when wet. If a Blackpowder weapon is exposed to heavy rain, submerged, or drenched in water by a similar means, then it cannot fire. A character cannot use this weapon again until they complete a short rest in dry conditions.", + "{@i {@b Brutal.}} Brutal weapons are designed to subject an adversary to the most harm. When you score a critical hit against a creature with a Brutal weapon, you can add an additional weapon damage die to the damage dealt.", + "{@i {@b Cumbersome.}} Cumbersome weapons are difficult to wield but are effective tools for those strong enough to wield them. When making an attack with a Cumbersome weapon, you must use your Strength modifier for both the attack and damage rolls.", + "{@i {@b Guard.}} Guard weapons are made to fight defensively, often designed with a long reach or flat surface for parrying. While wielding a Guard weapon, whenever a hostile creature moves within your reach, and you did not move on your last turn, you can use a reaction to make a weapon attack with a Guard weapon against that creature. If the attack hits, then it deals no damage, the creature immediately stops and its speed becomes 0 until the end of its turn.", + "{@i {@b Momentum.}} Momentum weapons are designed to deliver devastating attacks as part of a charge. When you hit a creature with a Momentum weapon, and you have moved 20 feet or more in a straight line this turn, you can upgrade the damage dice to the weapon's momentum dice value.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0013.webp" + }, + "maxWidth": 850 + }, + "{@i {@b Repeater.}} Repeater weapons fire rounds in quick succession, either using multiple barrels or quick reloading mechanisms.", + "When you take the attack action with a Repeater weapon, you can use a bonus action to attack again with the same weapon. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the second shot, unless that modifier is negative. You can make this bonus action even if the weapon has the Loading property.", + "{@i {@b Swift.}} Swift weapons are renowned for their utility in recovering from missed attacks. When you miss an attack with a Swift weapon, you gain advantage on the next attack roll you make with that weapon against the same target.", + "{@i {@b Scatter.}} Scatter weapons are capable of devastating multiple enemies at once. When you take the attack action and successfully hit a creature with a Scatter weapon, measure the weapon's Scatter range from the square (or point of impact) that the target you hit occupies. All creatures other than the original target that fall within the weapon's scatter range must make a Dexterity saving throw against your Scatter DC. Upon a failed save, they take damage equal to the ability score modifier you used to hit with the weapon (minimum of 1). Damage dealt this way is the same type as the weapon that you hit with.", + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "name": "Scatter Save DC", + "text": "8 + your proficiency bonus + the ability score modifier that you use to determine damage for this weapon." + }, + " ", + "A weapon's Scatter range and shape are mentioned in its statistics. For example, a Flame Bellows has a range of 15 feet and a Scatter range of 15 feet. This means the weapon can hit a target within 15 feet, and upon a hit, a 15-foot cone extending beyond the target will determine those hit by the Scatter effect, up to a total distance of 30 feet.", + "{@b Specialised ammunition} can have one weapon property with (A) next to its name. This property is applied when the ammunition is purchased or crafted, and cannot be changed.", + "{@i Armour Piercing (A).} When you roll to hit a creature with an Armour Piercing weapon or ammunition, if the target is wearing heavy armour or natural armour that exceeds 17, then you receive +2 on your attack roll to hit that target.", + "{@i Blessed (A).} When a creature that is a fiend, fey, or undead is hit with a Blessed weapon or ammunition, that creature's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of their next turn. 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Within Etharis, curses are powerful spells reserved by dark casters for those they feel have truly wronged them. Curses channel dark emotions and vengeance, and grow in power when cast with spiteful intent. Woe befalls the fool who takes hag pacts lightly.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curse Spell List", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Curses are dark magic fueled by malice and other hostile emotions. While they are not restricted to characters by alignment, casting a curse is an evil deed. The following classes add all curses to their spell lists:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Bard", + "Cleric", + "Druid", + "Sorcerer", + "Warlock", + "Wizard" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Components", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Casting a curse requires spell components that bear a specific connection to the target of the curse. When casting a curse, the spellcaster must have all required components in their possession, regardless of any spellcasting focus or components pouch they possess." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shadowsteel", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Shadowsteel is a dark combination of metallurgy and insidious sorcery. Due to its ability to hold dark magic, Shadowsteel is a required component for dark mages looking to cast curses. As each curse requires a component made of Shadowsteel, the availability of the resource can be tailored to your campaign, depending on how available your GM wishes curses to be." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curse Strength Table", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Curses are spells of dark emotions and twisted fate, gaining power depending on the circumstances of their use. 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A GM can modify or expand these to suit the needs of their game." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Triggering Event", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Curses often have no immediate effect upon casting. Curses lie dormant within a target until they complete a task or action that satisfies their triggering event. For example, a target cursed with the curse of ravenous hunger will suffer no effects until they consume their next meal. Upon completing the Triggering Event, the target will automatically start the effects of the curse at stage 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stage Progression", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "While curses are dangerous magic, they take time to reach full power. Curses develop in 3 stages. As a curse progresses through the stages, it becomes more harmful to the afflicted. Whenever a cursed creature fails an escalation check, they advance to the next stage of the curse. The effects of a new stage are in addition to those of previous stages. If an effect contradicts another, use the effect from the greater stage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escalation", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "Escalation represents the curse gaining power as time goes on. At dawn once a day, a cursed creature must make an escalation check to see if their curse escalates. To pass, a creature needs to roll an unmodified {@dice d20}, and obtain a score greater than the number of checks they have made on this stage. On a failed save, the cursed creature applies the effects of the next stage of the curse, in addition to any previous stages.", + "For example, a creature who has just been cursed makes an escalation check the following dawn. They must roll greater than a 1. The next day the DC will increase to 2, and so on. If, on the 5th dawn, they roll a 5 or less, the curse escalates to the second stage. 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As a result, it is not unheard of for travelling mystics to carry multiple curing ingredients with them, to sell for exorbitant prices.", + "To cure a curse, a cursed creature must be targeted with the remove curse spell. In addition, a number of cure components are required equal to the number of stages their curse has escalated to. For example, a curse that has escalated to stage 3 requires 3 cure components as well as a remove curse spell.", + "The following items outline a number of cure components that can be found within the world of Etharis. 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A {@condition bleeding|GH} creature can only regain hit points by consuming hit dice or completing a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dazed", + "page": 28, + "entries": [ + "If you are concentrating on a spell and become {@condition dazed|GH}, you lose concentration on that spell and it immediately fails. 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While many are twisted beasts of hatred born from darkness, some were not always so.", + "The following ruleset provides players the ability to become grim monsters of the dark themselves. From dread-inducing werewolves to all-powerful liches, the following transformations are available to characters who meet the required prerequisites.", + "While transformations make for great roleplay opportunities, at no point do they provide an acceptable excuse to hurt the enjoyment of other players at the table. If you want to create a conflict between two player characters, it is imperative that you discuss this with the table (and particularly your GM) first.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beginning a Transformation", + "page": 30, + "entries": [ + "Individuals rarely choose to transform into beings of the night. Instead, they have it forced upon them. Foul curses, horrific experiments, and the diabolical machinations of fiends, vampires, and other dark agents are all examples of how a character might start a transformation. However, there are times when a character may wish to begin a transformation of their own volition. Perhaps they have succumbed to the lure of power, or they see it as the only way to achieve a greater goal.", + "Regardless, the first step in any transformation should be a discussion with your GM. Make your intentions clear, as the transformation may not be suitable for the setting or story your GM is running.", + "The next step in a transformation is to ensure you meet all the prerequisites of the transformation. There are 2 types of prerequisites: mechanical and roleplay prerequisites. Mechanical prerequisites can be ability score, spellcasting, and other feature requirements. Roleplay prerequisites are the in-game actions required by a character to start a transformation. It is recommended that this milestone be reached within the game rather than through a backstory. However, you may wish to discuss alternative avenues to pursue a prerequisite with your GM." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boons and Flaws", + "page": 30, + "entries": [ + "When you have achieved all the required prerequisites of a transformation and reached your first transformation level, you gain all the boons and the flaw of the first level. These constitute the beginning of the changes from the transformation. The boons and flaws of these iconic monsters come from folklore, pop culture and our own imagination. If they differ from an existing trope or stat block, it is because they represent a variation unique to Etharis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "A Blessing or a Curse?", + "entries": [ + "{@i Within the dark fantasy world of Etharis Transformations are representative of the gothic and body horror elements of the world. As a result, they should increase a character in power but ultimately be rooted in tragedy, as the setting demands. However, if you are not playing in a dark fantasy setting or you want your Transformation to feel more like a blessing than a curse, discuss with your GM the possibility of removing some or all the flaws associated with your Transformation. Alternatively, feel free to tinker with the boons and flaws with your GM. Transformations should suit the needs of your campaign, not the other way around.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leveling Up", + "page": 30, + "entries": [ + "Characters that have successfully completed a transformation can continue the process by increasing their transformation level. The character must achieve a milestone before gaining a transformation level. Each type of transformation has an example list of possible milestones that are thematically unique. Talk with your GM to come up with applicable milestones for your campaign and how you can achieve them.", + "When you increase your transformation level, you choose one boon from that level, or a lower level, provided you meet that boon's prerequisites. You gain the new level's flaw as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Universal Milestones", + "page": 31, + "entries": [ + "The following milestones are examples that can apply to all (or most) transformations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Undertaking an exceptionally evil (or good) act.", + "Completing an ancient ritual.", + "Obtaining a powerful artifact.", + "Being Cursed by a dark agent.", + "Being exalted by a patron or god." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suggested Class Level to Transformation Level", + "page": 31, + "entries": [ + "While transformations are milestone achievements and each level comes with a flaw, transformations still represent a significant increase in power. For this reason, it is recommended that players and GMs use the following level table as a guide for when players should be able to level up a transformation. After all, only the strongest survive such an ordeal.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Transformation Level", + "Recommended Class Level Range" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-5", + "col-7" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "1-4" + ], + [ + "2", + "5-10" + ], + [ + "3", + "11-16" + ], + [ + "4", + "17-20" + ] + ] + }, + "Not all transformations will be able to follow this recommendation due to prerequisites. In this case, characters can reach higher transformation levels at higher class levels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Removing a Transformation", + "page": 31, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-7 text-left", + "col-5 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Reversing a transformation is an incredibly difficult process. The changes that have occurred in a character have fundamentally altered their biology, and perhaps their mind. However, anything is possible in a magical world. To cure a transformation, treat it as a curse from the curses section. The curse level of a transformation is equal to the character's transformation level.", + "Rather than casting {@spell remove curse} with the cure components, the {@spell regenerate} spell must be cast with the cure components instead. A character that has reached the 4th level of a transformation, or that has been transformed for longer than one year, can only be cured by a {@spell wish} spell. If a character is killed and resurrected, the GM decides if they are resurrected with transformation levels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0023.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Aberrant Horror", + "page": 32, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0024.webp" + } + }, + "A cloaked figure flees through the dimly lit city streets. The guards appear to have the upper hand, until she turns to greet them\u2014a hulking mess of spines, claws, and gnashing maws.", + "Lightning cracks. A mad doctor bellows in triumph as a once-deceased woman rises. With three fleshy tentacles sprouting from her back, his newest creation is complete. Thunder booms as the woman approaches the doctor menacingly, tendrils extended. Not all successful experiments end well.", + "Aberrant Horrors are the result of a humanoid becoming an aberration. Able to break free from the physical restrictions imposed upon them by the Material Plane, they shift the components of their form at a whim. This makes Aberrant Horrors terrifying to behold, especially in battle. Many adversaries have been caught off-guard when a seemingly defenceless opponent grew rows of gruesome spines before their eyes.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0025.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming an Aberrant Horror", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Each Aberrant Horror is defined by one key question: what happened to them? Some individuals make pacts with ancient entities for powers that have unforeseen effects. Others awaken after being defeated by an unnatural monster, surprised that they have been spared, only to feel something writhing in their stomach. Many tropes of body horror can be used as inspiration for an Aberrant Horror.", + "Once your origin has been determined, you can consider what your character's motivations are regarding their transformation. As their power grows and manifests, they may feel they have lost what makes them fundamentally themselves. Perhaps they decide to take revenge on the entity responsible for their transformation, or perhaps they perceive their transformation as a gift." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "An Aberrant Horror has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Constitution 13" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay:", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "You must have had an encounter with an Aberration, magical anomaly, or some other plausible reason to have become an Aberrant Horror. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in your backstory or in-game.", + "Some of your abilities will require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "con" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible milestones for the Aberrant Horror:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Defeating a powerful Aberration and absorbing its power.", + "Undergoing a dangerous and costly experiment.", + "Surviving a magical mishap.", + "Acquiring the strength to give birth to a more powerful version of yourself, which then consumes your old self.", + "Fulfilling an eldritch prophecy written in the stars." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Aberrant Adaptations", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Your body can twist and reshape itself as you will it, changing body parts into dangerous weapons or useful tools, and regenerating after damage. This ability is represented through Adaptations.", + "{@b BASIC ADAPTATIONS}", + "At 1st level, you gain the following adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chitinous Shell", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can develop a hard, crustacean-like shell. When you use this adaptation and are not wearing heavy armour, you gain a +2 to AC. However, this reduces your speed by 10 feet. This adaptation lasts for 1 minute or until you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this Adaptation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eldritch Limbs", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "You can transform one or both of your arms into a weapon of thick muscle, sharp claws, or hardened bone. When you make an attack, you can use this Adaptation. If you do, you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can choose what type of damage your unarmed attacks will cause, from Piercing, Bludgeoning, or Slashing. Your arm becomes a claw, tusk, or bone club, depending on the damage type chosen.", + "You may roll a {@damage d6} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes.", + "You cannot hold any object in the affected arm. This includes, but is not limited to, weapons, shields, and spellcasting focuses. Any object you are holding merges into your adaptation or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object is too large to merge." + ] + }, + "This adaptation lasts until you become knocked {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to end this adaptation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Aberrant Form", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become an Aberration in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Aberrations of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Unstable Mutations", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "Your body becomes malleable and struggles to maintain any one physical shape. Upon completing a long rest, you must roll {@dice 1d100} on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Form} table and apply the effects of the result, determined by your transformation level. These effects last until you complete another long rest. If you roll the same result on the table more than once in a row, roll again until a new result is rolled." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "At 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. In addition, you also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Efficient Killer", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "When you make an unarmed attack while you are benefiting from the Eldritch Limbs adaptation, you can gain one of the following effects depending on the type of damage you chose:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Piercing", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "You can launch a razor-sharp barb from your arm. Make a ranged attack at a target within 30 feet. Upon a hit, the target takes piercing damage equal to {@damage 2d6} + your Strength modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bludgeoning", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "You can manifest a long tentacle, tipped with a hardened bone club. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} bludgeoning damage. When you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, you can then attempt to damage another creature within 5 feet of the original target. If the original attack roll would hit the second creature, it takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@damage 1d6} + your Strength modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slashing", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "Your arm forms a row of viciously hooked claws and talons. Your unarmed attack deals an additional {@damage 1d6} slashing damage, and the target must succeed at a Constitution saving throw. Upon a failed save, the target gains the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself upon a success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Other-wordly Tendrils", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can use a bonus action to grow a long, tendril-like appendage out of your body that you are proficient with. On subsequent turns, immediately after taking the attack action, you may use a bonus action to have the tendril attack an enemy within 10 feet of you. If you do, make an unarmed melee attack using your Strength modifier. On a hit, the target takes bludgeoning damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength modifier.", + "The tendril lasts until you become {@condition unconscious}. On your turn, you may use a bonus action to retract it. In addition, you gain the following Adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Toxic Spray", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A lamprey-like mouth opens at the end of a tendril and sprays a noxious toxin. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, they become {@condition poisoned}. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Constrict", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A tendril wraps tightly around the target. When you hit with a tendril attack, and the target is large or smaller, you can choose to use this Adaptation. If you do, the attack deals no damage and the target is {@condition grappled}. Until the grapple is ended, the tentacle cannot be used against other targets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hypnotic Trance", + "page": 34, + "entries": [ + "A tendril flashes a myriad of coloured bioluminescent lights, attempting to disorient the target. When you attack a creature with one of your tendrils, you can choose to use this Adaptation and forgo dealing damage. If you do, instead of rolling to hit, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw against your Transformation Save DC. On a failed save, all attack rolls against the target have advantage, until the start of the affected creatures next turn. A creature that has failed this saving throw makes another Wisdom saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer affected by this Adaptation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Situational Evolution", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to grow gills and flippers, thin hairs on your extremities to climb walls, or a layer of rapidly-regenerating flesh. You gain the following Adaptations:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scopulae", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Your climbing speed becomes the same as your walking speed. You can climb vertical objects, while leaving one hand free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gills and Flippers", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Your swim speed becomes the same as your walking speed, and you can breathe underwater." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regenerative Tissue", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of your turn, you regain hit points equal to your Constitution modifier if you have no more than half your hit points left. If you take fire or acid damage, then this Adaptation has no effect at the beginning of your next turn." + ] + }, + "These adaptations last until you become {@condition unconscious}, use a different one of these Adaptations, or use a bonus action on your turn to end the Adaptation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. You may be a hulking mass of flesh, adorned with countless eyes, or a bone-and-tusk-covered natural weapon. Regardless of your true form, you're horrific to behold. You can suspend this form and manifest the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. This form is not permanent, and moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. Your true form is revealed in the following situations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "At 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. In addition, you also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Wings", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "Beginning at 3rd level, you can grow large, twisted wings of mutated flesh. You gain the following Adaptation:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wings", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can manifest a pair of distorted, fleshy wings. You gain a fly speed equal to your current speed. These wings recede after 10 minutes. You can reabsorb them as a bonus action on your turn, and they reabsorb automatically if you are knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can manifest your wings while wearing medium or light armour if it is made to accommodate them. You cannot manifest your wings while wearing heavy armour." + ] + }, + "Once you use this Adaptation, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Additional Tendrils", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Other-worldly Tendrils}", + "You are able to grow an additional tendril. On subsequent turns, you may use a bonus action to attack with each tendril you have grown. The tendrils can all attack the same target or different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each tendril.", + "When you reach the 4th level of this transformation, the number of tendrils you can manifest is increased to three." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0026.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Enhanced Hypertrophy", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "You may roll a {@damage d8} in place of normal damage for unarmed strikes. The base damage dice for your adaptations, like Efficient Killer and Otherworldly Tendrils becomes one base die higher. For example, an adaptation that deals {@damage 2d6} damage would become {@damage 2d8} damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Unstable Existence", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "The nature of magic is beginning to unravel your material form. Whenever you roll a natural 1,2 or 3 on a saving throw against a spell or magical ability, you reveal your Hideous Appearance." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "You can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Savage Predator", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "Beginning at 4th level, whenever you roll to hit a target and score a natural 20, you may deal an additional {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is the same type as your weapon. In addition, each creature of your choice that is within 30 feet of you must succeed a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Master of the Deep", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Additional Tendrils}", + "On your turn as an action, you can rapidly grow and launch hundreds of tiny tendrils from your body. Each creature of your choice within 15 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, they suffer one of the following effects of your choice for 1 minute. You can choose different effect options for different creatures:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Become {@condition poisoned}.", + "Speed becomes 0.", + "Attacks against them have advantage." + ] + }, + "Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Extremophilic Conditioning", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, your body has learned to adapt to extreme conditions, allowing you to survive where most would perish. On your turn, as an action, you can use the following Adaptation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Metamorphosis", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "You rapidly change your body's biophysical and chemical composition in reaction to your environment. Choose one of the following options:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. When determining falling damage, you take 1 bludgeoning damage for each 10 feet fallen in place of normal damage (maximum of 20 bludgeoning damage).", + "You are resistant to Fire, Lightning, and Acid damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme hot climates.", + "You are resistant to Cold, Thunder, and Poison damage. You are immune to the effects of extreme cold climates." + ] + }, + "This adaptation lasts until you use this Adaptation again." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Entropic Abomination", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "The very essence of magic aggravates the unstable nature of your aberrant body.", + "Whenever you fail a saving throw to a spell or magical ability, roll on the {@table Unstable Mutation Table|GH|Unstable Mutation} table. 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When you consume a hit dice, you do not add your constitution modifier to the result." + ], + [ + "11-15", + "17-24", + "19-27", + "23-33", + "Your body starts sweating a viscous substance that hardens quickly. You cannot doff armour or change clothes. Dropping, stowing, or interacting with an object requires an action." + ], + [ + "16-24", + "25-32", + "28-36", + "34-43", + "You immediately throw up a thick, black ichor and begin feeling nauseous. You do not benefit from the effects of any food, drink, or potions consumed." + ], + [ + "25-32", + "33-40", + "37-45", + "44-52", + "You are only able to form one-word sentences in a guttural voice you do not recognise. You can still cast spells with verbal components." + ], + [ + "43-40", + "35-48", + "46-54", + "53-61", + "Your legs become unresponsive and difficult to move. Your movement speed decreases by 10 feet." + ], + [ + "41-48", + "42-56", + "55-63", + "62-70", + "Your body begins fighting against any form you take. You cannot make reactions." + ], + [ + "49-56", + "57-64", + "64-72", + "71-77", + "Your arms periodically have a will of their own, causing your reaction speed to slow while you regain control of them. You have disadvantage on Dexterity ability checks to determine initiative order." + ], + [ + "57-64", + "65-72", + "73-80", + "78-84", + "Your skin quivers and shifts, while your appearance constantly changes. Every 30 seconds a defining feature of appearance changes, such as hair colour, facial features, or body proportions." + ], + [ + "65-81", + "73-83", + "81-89", + "85-91", + "Nothing happens." + ], + [ + "82-91", + "84-92", + "90-95", + "92-96", + "You become immune to the {@condition grappled} and {@condition restrained} conditions." + ], + [ + "92-100", + "93-100", + "96-100", + "97-100", + "If you would gain hit points from a spell or ability other than your own, you gain that many hit points plus your Constitution modifier instead." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0028.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fiend", + "page": 39, + "entries": [ + "A smirking, well-dressed man of unknown origin appears in a time of great need. He extends his hand and a contract manifests in a golden flash. With a quill floating by his side, he remarks, \"Of course I can fix your dilemma. After all, who do you think caused it in the first place?\" For a solution to a world of problems, the man asks for only two things in return: a signature and an eternity of servitude.", + "Hellfire swirls up a Fiend's arms as she laughs maniacally. In a single motion, she launches waves of fiery death at the legions of lesser Daemons sent to rein her in.", + "Those who perish twist and harden into charred, blackened figures with bright molten cores. The Fiend laughs again as she snaps her fingers and each figure explodes into another wave of fiery destruction.", + "Many tales are told in Etharis of the power of Fiends and the dangers of their contracts. Regardless, every year a champion rises, a prodigy is born, or some individual makes a deal for their soul in exchange for Lady Luck to be on their side.", + "To a Fiend, a soul is a delicious meal with an invigorating aftertaste. Most importantly, a soul contains the power to sustain their transformation.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0029.webp" + }, + "maxWidthUnits": "px", + "maxHeightUnits": "px", + "maxWidth": 850, + "maxHeight": 850 + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming a Fiend", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "A mortal can become a Fiend in a variety of ways. Some forfeit their souls and become one upon death. Others undertake excruciating rituals to transform into one. However, your character becomes a Fiend constitutes their contract. Communicating with your GM about creating deals with mortals in their story is a great way to roleplay your influence within the game world. As a Fiend, you should consider what your character's motivations are and which NPCs they can use to achieve their goals.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0030.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "A Fiend has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "Charisma 13" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay:", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "You must have made a pact with a Fiend, undergone an infernal ritual, or have some other plausible reason to have become a Fiend. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", + "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "cha" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Fiend:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Defeating a greater rival Fiend and taking their place in the hierarchy.", + "Ensnaring a particularly powerful or influential soul with a contract.", + "Establishing a cult of worshipers who offer their strength to you.", + "Establishing a portal between the material plane and the Netherworld.", + "Killing or corrupting a Seraph." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Gifts of Damnation", + "page": 40, + "entries": [ + "You have acquired the ability to bind your first mortal to your will. You can create a contract to bind their soul to you, feeding on its power. However, you will not gain the benefits of this gift until you have bound a mortal with a contract.", + "To bind a mortal's soul to you and grant them a {@filter Gift of Damnation|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD}, you must first create a contract for that gift. A contract requires magical ink and paper worth 50gp for each Transformation level you have acquired, and you must meet the prerequisites listed. In addition, you and the mortal must both sign the contract willingly, fully aware of the costs involved. Once signed, Netherworld entities give the benefits of the gift to you, and the mortal receives the named benefit within 7 days. You do not have to provide this benefit yourself. For example, upon signing a contract for a Gift of Unfettered Glory, you will receive the benefits listed under the gift. The mortal who signs will receive glory and no in-game mechanical bonuses, provided by the dubious powers of the Netherworld.", + "While you may have any number of contracts in your possession, you can only benefit from one at a time. Upon the completion of a long rest, you may swap the contract you are currently benefiting from for an alternate contract that you have bound a mortal to and signed.", + "On your turn, as an action, you can call upon the Netherworld to reveal to you the exact location of a creature that has signed one of your contracts, providing they are on the same plane of existence as you.", + "A contract you hold lasts for 7 years or until the mortal that signed it dies. At which point it bursts into flames and you cannot receive any benefits from it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Fiendish Form", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. You become a Fiend in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Fiends of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Planar Binding", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Your body and soul are bound to a fiendish plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been dragged back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", + "If you are on the fiendish plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformational Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Chainer's Gaze", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that diminishes their resolve. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way makes a saving throw, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their saving throw. A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Tyrant's Hellfire", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that exudes hellfire. The target must make a Charisma saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever you hit a creature branded in this way with an attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} fire damage.", + "A creature remains branded for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse} spell. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Brand of the Deceiver's Guile", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action on your turn, you can brand a creature within 60 feet of you with a fiery mark that twists their senses and perspective. The target must make an Intelligence saving throw, and on a failed save they are branded. Whenever a creature branded in this way attempts to attack you, they must roll {@dice 1d6} and subtract the result from their attack roll.", + "A creature remains branded this way for 1 minute. The brand disappears if the creature is knocked {@condition unconscious}, enters hallowed ground, or is targeted by the {@spell remove curse}. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin becomes red and leathery, and vicious horns, teeth and nails erupt through the surface of your skin. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Alluring Deceit", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "You gain mastery of deception and hollow promises. You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in either of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill.", + "This ability has no effect on a skill if the proficiency bonus is already doubled.", + "Magic that would determine if you are telling the truth always indicates you are being truthful, and you cannot be magically compelled to tell the truth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Infernal Resistance", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "You gain an imposing fortitude, drawing on Netherworld energy. If you would take magical damage from a spell, ability, or weapon, you can use your reaction and take half the amount of damage instead. You cannot use this feature against damage from silvered weapons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Nether Blade", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "You can use a bonus action to summon a dreaded Nether Blade. The blade takes the form of a simple or martial weapon that deals slashing damage of your choice. Attacks made with the blade deal fire damage and gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Attacks you make with the blade deal an additional {@damage 2d6} fire damage.", + "The blade emits flames that create bright light in a 5 foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.", + "You cannot be disarmed of the blade." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the blade at any time by using an action. If you unwield the blade, it immediately unsummons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: True Name", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "Your fiendish transformation is complete, and you are reborn. You must choose a new name for yourself, which becomes your true name. You receive a talisman of brimstone and brass with your true name inscribed in infernal on it. A creature within 10 feet of you that knows your true name, can use an action and speak your true name in an attempt to bind you to their will. If they do, you must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, you become {@condition charmed} by the creature, and must complete all commands they issue to you to the best of your ability. You remain {@condition charmed} for 8 hours. If the creature that bound you dies, this effect ends." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0031.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Commanding Obedience", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "Whenever a hostile creature you can see within 30 feet of you fails a saving throw due to a spell of 1st level or higher that you control, you may command that creature to kneel. On that creature's turn, it must face you, then kneel and end it's turn. While kneeling, the creature is considered {@condition prone}. If the creature is immune to the {@condition prone} condition, then the creature just ends its turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Brimstone Pyrolysis", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "When you inflict fire damage against a hostile creature and reduce it to 0 hit points, you can immolate that creature and turn them into a Brimstone Statue.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brimstone Statue", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "A Brimstone Statue is the scorched remains of a corpse whose essence has burned out. A Brimstone Statue is the same size as the creature before it died, and uses the following statistics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Armor Class: 10", + "Hit Points: 10", + "Speed: 0", + "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic" + ] + }, + "A Brimstone Statue that is reduced to 0 hit points falls apart and is destroyed. It does not detonate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Detonate", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "On your turn, as an action, you can detonate one or more Brimstone Statues that you have created. When a Brimstone Statue detonates, it is destroyed, and each creature other than you within 10 feet of the statue must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes {@damage 3d6} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Infernal Summoning", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "On your turn as an action, you can tear open a portal to the Netherworld and summon up to 4 {@creature imp|mm|Imps}. These Imps are each summoned into their own unoccupied space within 30 feet of you.", + "The summoned Imps are friendly to you and your companions. They all act directly after you in the initiative order. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The Imps disappear in a shower of ash and embers after 1 hour, or if they are reduced to 0 hit points. The GM has the Imps' statistics.", + "Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Pull of the Netherworld", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "Your new native plane attempts to pull you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 on a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per two character levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the Material Plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take {@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0032.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gifts of Damnation\u2014Contracts", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "Gifts of Damnation are named after the benefits you can offer mortals in exchange for their souls. As the name suggests, these gifts offer mortals only short-term benefits and usually end in tragedy. To a Fiend, however, these gifts represent the powers you can gain by offering certain contracts and gaining the power of a soul. You can choose gifts that are thematic for your character, or that you like the benefits of, providing you meet the requirements.", + "These gifts can be found in the {@filter Optional Features|optionalfeatures|feature type=GoD} page." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0033.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lich", + "page": 46, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0034.webp" + } + }, + "The screams of souls torn from their bodies echo over the electric crackling of forbidden magic. A skeletal form rapidly stitches flesh and muscle to its frame, creating a seemingly living man\u2014a man from an age and kingdom long gone. A man who has conquered death and risen again to enact his insidious will from millennia ago. The screams stop and are replaced with murmurs, as the corpses of the fallen arise as undead.", + "An ancient figure slowly turns the pages of a decrepit tome possessing forbidden cosmic knowledge. Tracing a bony finger over the inscription, the figure turns its head, revealing a gaunt, deathly face. \"I do not receive company often,\" it rasps, slowly locking eyes with a broad-shouldered warrior. The warrior makes no movement or gestures, save for his eyes, which dart rapidly around the room in search of an escape. \"Oh, do not struggle. It will be over soon.\" The deathly figure continues, raising itself up from a crouch. The very fabric of the room appears to warp and shudder with the figure's power and authority.", + "A Lich is to the arcane what a king is to their Kingdom: undisputed, absolute power. Resting upon a throne of raw, world-rending spellcasting potential, a Lich comes as close to a God as any mortal could imagine. However, this awe-inspiring power comes at a dear price. Immune to the effects of age but not time, a Lich is destined to exist without living for eternity. While this drives some Liches mad and others evil, it makes them all physically decrepit and feeble. Time itself takes their body from them until they are reduced to a skeletal head, passively watching the world pass them by.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming a Lich", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "Across the Multiverse there are many ways to become a Lich, each determining the type of Lich the mortal becomes. However, within Etharis there is only one type of Lich, as there is only one known method of ascending to Lichdom: The Ritual of Dread. The process of this ritual is a well-guarded secret, entrusted to only a handful of mortals at any one time. The process of the ritual involves several despicable acts including murder, the brewing of a vile concoction, and even one's own death. However, it is the process of tearing one's soul from the body that is most despised, for this process involves the sacrifice of something truly dear to a mortal, and no substitute will be accepted. For some, it is the death of a cherished loved one. For others it is a family legacy. Regardless of the sacrifice, unless the Dreadscape spirits deem it worthy, Lichdom will not be granted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "A Lich has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Intelligence 16" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Ability:", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "You must have the ability to cast 7th level spells." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay:", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "You must complete the Ritual of Dread. The process of this ritual is partially described, but left intentionally vague so it can be tailored to your setting and campaign. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", + "Some of your abilities will require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "int" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Lich:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Discover ancient and dark arcane knowledge.", + "Consume the soul of an exceptionally powerful spellcaster.", + "Build a monument to your power to serve as a giant arcane focus.", + "Create an army of undead.", + "Kill a god." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Harvester of Souls", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "You have gained the ability to tear the soul out of creatures you kill and consume it for its invigorating effects. Whenever you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, if you are on the same plane of existence as your phylactery, its soul is captured and your phylactery becomes charged. On your turn, as an action, you can consume any number of charge levels from your phylactery to regain a single spell slot. When you regain a spell slot in this way, the spell slot's level is equal to one third of the charge you consumed, rounded down." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Undead Form", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "Your Intelligence score increases by 4 and your Wisdom score increases by 2. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 22 this way. You become an Undead in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you.", + "If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. You stop aging. You are immune to any effect that would age you, and you cannot die from old age. You do not require air, food, drink or sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Phylactery", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "You have successfully torn your soul from your body and trapped it in a suitable object. The object must be a trinket or item no larger than 1 square foot in size. This item becomes your phylactery.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Phylactery", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "A phylactery is an enchanted vessel containing a Lich's soul. Additionally, a phylactery is a conduit for the Lich to feed on captured souls. A phylactery has the following statistics:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Armor Class: 18", + "Hit Points: 90", + "Speed: 0", + "Damage Immunities: poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from non-magical sources.", + "Damage Resistances: necrotic, cold, thunder, lightning, force, fire." + ] + }, + "While a soul is stored in your phylactery, the phylactery is considered charged. Its charge level is equal to the CR of all the creatures whose soul you have captured. To store a new soul in your Phylactery, add the CR of the creature you killed to your Phylacteries charge level. The souls of creatures with a CR of less than ¼ are not great enough to charge your phylactery. Your Phylacteries charge level cannot exceed 27.", + "If your phylactery is reduced to 0 hit points, your soul is lost; you crumble to dust and are killed outright.", + "If you are killed and you control a charged phylactery on the same plane of existence, your phylactery's charge is consumed and your body is reconstructed within 5 feet of your phylactery 7 days later. If you are killed and your Phylactery does not have a level of charge, you are reanimated 7 days later as a Demilich under the GM's control." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. In addition, you gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Puppet Master", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Undead creatures of CR 1 or less that you animate with spells or abilities become permanently under your control. In addition, other creatures cannot gain control of undead creatures you raised." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Lichdom of the Arcane", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you kill any creature with a spell, you may apply an additional effect depending on the damage dealt. Any effects with range are centred on or measured from the killed target, and if required, use your Transformation save DC.", + "This ability cannot be used when you kill a construct, undead, or any creature without a soul. The following are the effects caused when you use this ability:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fire", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "The target is vaporised into a cloud of ash and smoke The space that the creature died in, and each space within 5 feet of it, are considered heavily obscured for 1 minute. Winds of moderate or greater speeds (at least 10 miles per hour) also disperse the cloud." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Necrotic", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "As the soul of your enemy leaves their body, you are able to siphon off part of their life force. You regain hit points equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of 1), plus your character level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Poison", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Target a creature within 10 feet of the killed creature. That creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or gain the {@condition poisoned} condition for 1 minute." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Rift to the Dreadscapes", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to open a rift to the Dreadscapes. As an action on your turn, you can choose a point within 5 feet of you to open the rift. Once opened, the rift stretches out from that point to a 20-foot-radius sphere. When a creature other than you enters the rift's area for the first time on its turn, or starts its turn there, it must make a Constitution saving throw against your Transformation DC. On a failed save, the creature suffers {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage, or half as much on a successful save. Undead creatures are immune to damage from this ability. The rift remains open for 1 minute, but closes if you become {@condition unconscious}. Once you use this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Rift to the Dreadscapes", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has grotesquely transformed. Your skin has become rotten and pale, while your figure has become gaunt and hunched, radiating a ghastly aura. You can suppress this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, however this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Non-evil creatures that witness your true form become instantly hostile to you, unless the GM decides otherwise." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Relentless Undead", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "Whenever an undead creature you control is reduced to 0 hit points, it may immediately move up to its full speed and make an {@action Attack} action before dying. This feature has no effect if the creature has been reduced to 0 hit points by radiant damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Arcane Supremacy", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "You become an exemplar of arcane power. When you cast a concentration spell, if you are already concentrating on one concentration spell, you do not lose concentration of that spell; instead you gain one level of {@condition exhaustion}. If you are already concentrating on more than one spell, this feature has no effect. If you cast a third concentration spell during this time, you lose concentration on one of the two spells. Once you use this feature you cannot use it again until you complete a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Staff of the Dreadscapes", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can use an action to summon a deathly staff made of blackened bone and twisted rotwood. The staff is the same as a quarterstaff, with the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Necrotic damage dealt by you ignores resistance to necrotic damage.", + "Your Spell Save DC and Transformation DC are both increased by 2.", + "Food and non-creature plants the staff touches wither and decay." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the staff at any time with the use of an action. If you un-wield the staff, it immediately unsummons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Necromantic Dystrophy", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "Your body has become dependent on consuming souls, otherwise it becomes withered and frail. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 4 CR worth of souls from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot use the {@action Dash}, {@action dodge}, or {@action Disengage} actions. You cannot use these actions as bonus actions.", + "You cannot use your reaction to make opportunity attacks.", + "You cannot disguise your hideous form feature." + ] + }, + "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0035.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Lord of Undeath", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you reduce a humanoid to 0 hit points, you can choose to reanimate it. If you do, the creature rises at the beginning of its next turn as a {@creature zombie|mm} permanently under your control, following verbal commands to the best of its ability." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Arcane Omniscience", + "page": 49, + "entries": [ + "You have mastered the arcane arts. You know every spell from the {@filter wizard's spell list|spells|class=Wizard} and can prepare a number of these equal to your Intelligence modifier. Spells prepared this way do not count towards the maximum number of spells you can prepare. Upon completing a short rest, you can change one or more of these prepared spells for another spell from the wizards spell list." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Deathly Being", + "page": 50, + "entries": [ + "You become immune to poison damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks. In addition, you cannot become {@condition charmed}, {@condition poisoned}, {@condition paralysed}, or {@condition frightened}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Weight of the Ages", + "page": 50, + "entries": [ + "The weight of time is degrading for your Lich form and only the consumption of many souls can stay its effects. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 8 CR worth of soul from your Phylactery into spell slots you gain the following effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot use the {@action Attack} action.", + "If you move on your turn, you cannot use a bonus action or reaction until your next turn.", + "If you use a bonus action on your turn, your speed becomes 0 until your next turn." + ] + }, + "Upon converting the required amount of souls into spell slots, you are no longer affected by the aforementioned effects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0036.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lycanthrope", + "page": 52, + "entries": [ + "A howling call is heard across thatched rooftops, summoning the pack to assemble. Below, a man tears at his clothes as moonlight shines down on him. The hunched figure screams in pain, begging his family to run. With muscles bursting and razor-sharp claws forming, his transformation is underway.", + "Rain pours through the forest canopy as a woman falls to her knees in exhaustion. Unable to run further, she accepts her fate and awaits the monsters of the dark. Instead, she hears a thunderous roar as a hulking figure tears through the undergrowth with impossible strength. The hulking, bear-like figure then turns to the woman and grunts, \"Are you lost?\" offering a paw in aid.", + "Lycanthropes may appear to be ordinary humanoids, but behind the veneer of humanity there is a pivotal struggle between beast and man. For most, it is a matter of time before they lose this fight and transform into a monstrous hybrid, half-animal and half-humanoid. Most Lycanthropes recall very little of their time transformed, often waking in a strange location, covered in blood and tattered clothes. However, as some Lycanthropes grow, they learn to balance both natures, using their curse as a gift.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0037.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming a Lycanthrope", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "In Etharis, there are two documented methods of contracting the Lycanthropic curse. The first is being bitten by a Lycanthrope and not curing the curse before it takes hold. The second is to complete a druidic ritual known as the Lunar Sacrament. Once you have become a Lycanthrope, consider how your character feels about the curse. Do they wish to cure it before it progresses too far? Do they wish to understand it and make peace with the beast that resides within?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "A Lycanthrope has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "Strength 13" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay:", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "You must have contracted the Curse of Lycanthropy. This usually comes from being bitten by a Lycanthrope and surviving the encounter. Alternatively, you may have completed the Lunar Sacrament and been imbued with Lycanthropy. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this within your backstory or in-game.", + "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "str" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Lycanthrope:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Establishing a pack of other Lycanthropes.", + "Killing an Alpha Lycanthrope.", + "Gaining control of your animalistic urges.", + "Unleashing the beast within and losing your humanity." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain all the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Hybrid Transformation", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "As an action, you may transform into a monstrous hybrid: half-beast, half-sentient. While in your hybrid form, the following rules apply:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can't cast spells or concentrate on spells. Your ability to speak is reduced to short, basic, guttural responses.", + "Your stats remain the same as your humanoid stats.", + "Any armour you are wearing merges into your Hybrid Form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the armour is too large to merge.", + "While transformed and not wearing any armour or using a shield, your AC equals 10 + your Constitution modifier + your Dexterity modifier.", + "While transformed you can use weapons and equipment as normal, unless specified elsewhere.", + "You roll a {@damage d6} in place of the normal damage for your unarmed strikes. Attacks using your claws deal slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.", + "When making the {@action Attack} action you may substitute one attack to make an unarmed bite attack. If the attack hits, you deal piercing damage equal to {@damage 1d8} + your Strength modifier. If you make a bite attack, you cannot make another until the beginning of your next turn.", + "If you made the {@action Attack} action, as a bonus action you may make an unarmed claw attack or bite attack, provided you have not already used your bonus action." + ] + }, + "Your hybrid form lasts for a number of hours equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) and ends early if you are knocked {@condition unconscious} or reduced to 0 hit points. You can end your Hybrid Form by using an action on your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Shapechanger's Form", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become a Shapechanger in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Shapechangers of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Lust for the Hunt", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "The savage nature of your curse sometimes causes you to lose control. These ferocious tendencies are a constant struggle between you as a humanoid and the beast within. When you are in your hybrid form, you must succeed at a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw at the beginning of each turn or lose control. If you are in the light of a full moon, you automatically fail this saving throw. If you fail this saving throw, you are subjected to the following until you succeed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You must move toward the closest nonplayer creature you can see, smell or hear, prioritising helpless creatures. If you end your movement and no non-player creature is within 5 feet of you, then you must use your action to {@action Dash} toward one.", + "If there is a non-player creature within 5 feet of you and you have not used your action, you must make a melee attack against it, prioritising helpless creatures.", + "If you made a melee attack against a creature, and that creature is still alive, then you must use your bonus action to make an unarmed claw or bite attack against the same creature." + ] + }, + "Additionally, if you are subjected to the light of a full moon you must succeed at a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or automatically turn into your hybrid form and cannot transform back until dawn. If you succeed in this saving throw, you are immune to its effects for 24 hours.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Helpless Creatures", + "entries": [ + "The defenceless and downtrodden are met with a modicum, of sympathy by most. However, to the bestial side of a Lycanthrope, these creatures represent prey. This Transformation refers to helpless creatures in multiple instances. For game purposes a helpless creature is a humanoid that is {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained}, {@condition blinded}, {@condition paralyzed} or {@condition frightened}. Additionally, creatures that are so vulnerable in their current situation, they are completely defenceless are also considered helpless. For example, a disarmed and defeated enemy, pleading for mercy. In these instances the GM decides if the creature is considered helpless or not." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Iron Pelt", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "While in hybrid form, you have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-silvered, non-magical sources." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Hunter's Howl", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "While in your hybrid form, you can use a bonus action to let out a loud howl and mark a creature within 60 feet as your prey. A creature remains marked this way for 1 hour, or until it dies. While a creature is marked as your prey, you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Whenever you hit the marked creature with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} damage. This damage is the same type as the attack.", + "You have advantage on any Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to track your prey." + ] + }, + "You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature upon a short or long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Kindred Form", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to transform into the animal form representative of your Lycanthropy type, known as your Kindred Form. You follow the same rules as the Hybrid Transformation feature and any feature that specifies the hybrid transformation, unless specified otherwise. You can only transform into the kindred form representative of your Lycanthropy. Each Kindred Form gains the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot speak.", + "You cannot take any actions requiring hands, except your Transformation capabilities.", + "You can only use unarmed claw and bite attacks.", + "You automatically succeed at all sawing throws relating to the Lust for the Hunt flaw." + ] + }, + "Other than being larger, you are indistinguishable from a regular animal of your Kindred Form." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kindred Form - Bear", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your kindred form takes the shape of a large bear. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak to and understand other bears.", + "When you make any saving throw, you can add your Constitution modifier to the result.", + "Your hit point maximum increases by 15 hit points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kindred Form - Wolf", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your kindred form takes the shape of a ferocious dire wolf. While in your kindred form, you gain the additional features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak to and understand other wolves.", + "When making an attack against a creature, if an ally is within 5 feet of that creature and not {@condition incapacitated}, you have advantage on that attack roll.", + "Your speed increases by 20 feet, to a maximum of 60." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Silver Sensitivity", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "You have developed a debilitating sensitivity to silver. While in your Hybrid or Kindred form, you have vulnerability to silvered weapons. In addition, you cannot have resistance to attacks made with a silvered weapon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0038.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Titanic Vigor", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice your character level, and it increases by 2 every time you gain a character level.", + "Additionally, when in your hybrid form, you gain 5 temporary hit points at the start of your turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Predatory Leap", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Your jump distance is doubled.", + "In addition, in hybrid form, if you jumped more than 5 feet and land within 5 feet of a creature, you can immediately take the {@action Attack} action to attack that creature. On a hit, the target must make a Strength saving throw or become {@condition prone} on a failed save. You can decide to automatically grapple the target if they fail their save." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Bestial Savagery", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "You have embraced the animalistic side of your transformation. While in your Hybrid Form, you gain the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Your unarmed attacks deal {@damage 1d8} slashing damage and are considered magic attacks.", + "Your AC increases by 1.", + "You are immune to the {@condition charmed} and {@condition frightened} conditions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Fraying Memories", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "You have begun to suffer the effects of sharing a mind with two personalities. Memories of less practical significance have been lost to new ones of midnight hunts. You have disadvantage on Intelligence ability and skill checks recalling information or knowledge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0039.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0040.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Savage Instincts", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "You have developed an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed and carnage. While in your hybrid form, if you hit a creature with an unarmed attack, and it is missing any of its hitpoints, the base damage die is increased to {@damage 1d12}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Kindred Affinity", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Kindred Form Transformation Feature}", + "You have reached true harmony with your Kindred Form, achieving a state of peace most Lycanthropes never find. You gain the following benefits while in your Kindred Form:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can speak.", + "You can cast spells without needing to provide their verbal or somatic components. Additionally, you can cast spells without needing to provide material components, provided they do not have a gold cost.", + "Friendly creatures within 20 feet of you have advantage on Wisdom ability checks and saving throws." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Unstoppable Rage", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "You have become a visage of unkillable carnage and slaughter even other Lycanthropes fear. When you are reduced to 0 hit points and you are not killed outright, you are not knocked {@condition unconscious}. You can take your future turns as though you were not at 0 hit points and are affected by all spells, abilities and features as normal. While you have 0 hit points, taking damage causes death saving throw failures as normal, and three death saving throw failures can still kill you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Predatory Nature", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "You have begun to realise the true cost of your transformation. The beast within has gained more control of your body than you have. While you can control it at times you know it cannot be contained forever, and when it breaks free, it will delight in any slaughter it can find. You gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "If you can see, hear or smell a helpless creature, you gain disadvantage on all Wisdom saving throws.", + "At the beginning of your turn, if you can see, hear or smell a hostile or helpless non-player creature, you must succeed a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into your Hybrid Form. If you succeed this saving throw, you become immune to this effect until dawn.", + "Whenever you kill a creature and you are in your Hybrid Form, you cannot transform back into your humanoid form until dawn the next day. Although you can transform into your Kindred Form." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0041.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Seraph", + "page": 58, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0042.webp" + } + }, + "Incense burns dimly, as muffled coughs echo through the musty room. Loved ones hold each other as a bedridden woman exhales for the last time, her scarred face bearing the mortifying lesions of the Weeping Pox. Her family sobs, too lost in their sorrow to notice how the smouldering embers radiate and shine. A woman with flowing robes and platinum hair approaches, radiant energy emitting from her folded, angelic wings. \"Hold on for but a moment my child,\" she whispers. \"Mercy has been granted.\"", + "With a thunderous boom, the Seraph's hammer collides with a skeletal abomination. Shards of bone scatter across the dilapidated chapel floor as the monster roars in pain. Gritting her teeth, the angelic figure proclaims, \"By all that is holy, you will be vanquished!\" Golden fire erupts from her hammer as she prepares for another strike.", + "Seraphs are mortals who have transformed into Celestial representations of a virtue or ideal. Exalted by a higher power, Seraphs are selected by divine beings after long and patient observation, confirming that the mortal displays pure character. Seraphs are selected from noble martyrs, tireless crusaders, or other exemplary individuals who are prepared to become the physical manifestation of righteousness.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0043.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming a Seraph", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "To be chosen by an Arch Seraph is to become a vessel for the principles they uphold. This is a charge not to be taken lightly, and those who display righteousness with the intention of becoming a Seraph are usually overlooked for this reason. When becoming a Seraph, consider why your character was chosen. Do you display hidden merit? Are you devoted to a cause they will value?" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "A Seraph has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ability Scores:", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "Wisdom 13" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay:", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "You must have been exalted by an Arch Seraph, divine cosmic energies, or have some other plausible reason to have become a Seraph. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", + "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "wis" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Seraph:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Defeating a powerful force of darkness.", + "Create a hallowed landmark for pilgrims.", + "Establish a parish of worshipers who uphold your virtue.", + "Establish a portal between the Material Plane and the Empyrium.", + "Redeem a soul that was considered beyond redemption." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Celestial Form", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "Your Wisdom score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way.", + "You become a Celestial in addition to any other creature types you are. Spells and abilities that affect Celestials of a specific CR have no effect on you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Angelic Wings", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "You have manifested feathered wings. You have a flying speed equal to your normal speed. You cannot wear armour or clothing that has not been modified to accommodate your wings." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Planar Binding", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "Your body and soul are bound to a divine plane of existence. You have disadvantage on death saving throws as the plane attempts to pull you back to it. If you would be killed, your soul has been taken back to a plane of existence of the GM's choice. This plane is your new home, and you become an NPC under the GM's control.", + "If you are on the divine plane responsible for your transformation, this flaw has no effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Retribution", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "When you or an allied creature you can see within 30 feet takes the attack action, you can use your reaction to imbue them with holy zeal. Immediately after the target completes the {@action Attack} action, they can make an additional attack as a bonus action. On a hit, the hit target takes an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Clemency", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "When you or a creature you can see within 60 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cast a spell of 1st level or higher. This spell must target the damaged creature and restore hit points to it. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Divine Expedition", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of another creature's turn, you can use your reaction to move yourself up to your speed or allow an ally that you can see, within 60 feet, to move up to their speed. Movement made this way does not cause attacks of opportunity. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Divine Appearance", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has radically transformed. Your body radiates a divine glow, while your wings are prominent and powerful appendages. You can contain this form and present the appearance of the humanoid you once were, but this is taxing and requires concentration. Moments of stress are likely to reveal your true nature. In the following situations, your true form is revealed:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering desecrated ground.", + "Choosing to reveal yourself." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form.", + "Evil humanoid creatures that witness or hear about your true form become instantly hostile to you and are compelled by malice to destroy you, unless the GM decides otherwise.", + "If the creature is scared of you or decides that you are too powerful to fight, it will attempt to harm you in another way, but will not give up on destroying you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0044.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0045.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Radiant Strike", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you hit a target with a melee attack, you deal an additional {@damage 1d6} radiant damage to the target. This damage increases to {@damage 2d6} if the target is a Fiend, Fey, or Undead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Cleanse Affliction", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "When you cast a spell that restores hit points to an ally, you can also remove one condition being inflicted on them by a spell or ability." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Bow of Celestial Judgement", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "You can use a bonus action to summon a powerful bow made of divine light. The bow is the same as a {@item longbow|PHB}, except attacks made with it deal radiant damage and have the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The bow does not use ammunition. Instead, when the wielder draws the bowstring, an ethereal arrow of radiant light forms.", + "Attacks with the bow deal an additional {@damage 1d8} radiant damage. Against fiends, fey and undead, the bow deals an additional {@damage 2d8} radiant damage instead.", + "The bow's radiant form emits bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet." + ] + }, + "You can unsummon the bow at any time with the use of an action. If you unwield the bow, it immediately unsummons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Beacon to Darkness", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "You have become a Seraph of noted virtue and divinity. This has made you a target for all that is dark in the world. Whenever you or an ally within 30 feet commits an act of greater evil, such as murdering a helpless innocent, a small amount of darkness attaches itself to you, and you gain 1 corruption point (to a maximum of 5). Whether the act constitutes greater evil is determined by the GM. Whenever you make an attack roll against an evil creature, or make a saving throw against a spell or ability from an evil creature, subtract the number of corruption points you have from the roll. Whenever you complete a short or long rest, and have prayed for at least 1 hour, you can reduce the number of corruption points you have by 1." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0046.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aura of Holy Purge", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of righteous fervour. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura hits a hostile creature, they can choose for that hit to be a critical hit instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit from it again until they have completed a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Aura of Merciful Blessing", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of invigoration and fortitude. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura is reduced to 0 hit points, they are reduced to 1 hit point instead. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Aura of Empyreal Valor", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "You emit an aura of swiftness and bravery. This aura radiates up to 20 feet from you while you are conscious. When you or an ally within range of your aura makes a Dexterity ability check to determine initiative, they can add +5 to the result. In addition, on that creature's turn they gain advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet. Once a creature has benefited from this feature, they cannot benefit again until they have completed a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Pull of the Empyrean", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "Your new native plane attempts to draw you to it, laying claim to your form. Whenever you roll a natural 1 for a saving throw against a magical spell or ability, you take {@damage 1d6} force damage per 2 class levels in addition to any other damage or effects you would suffer, as your native plane attempts to unbind you from the material plane. For example, a 6th level Fighter would take{@damage 3d6} force damage. This damage ignores resistances and immunities." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Vampire", + "page": 63, + "entries": [ + "A lone figure clad in burnished steel greets the roaring infantry as they charge through the breach in the castle's walls. In a flash of black mist, the figure appears in front of the soldiers, striking them down with inhuman speed.", + "Candlelight flickers as a hooded adviser leans over an ornate throne, whispering machinations into her lord's ensnared mind. The chamber erupts in commotion as the lord announces further powers be granted to the resident merchant's guild.", + "Vampires are creatures of cursed blood and tragic existence. Exquisite food, a warm summer's breeze, and growing old with loved ones are all luxuries a Vampire will never experience. Unable to enjoy many of the fineries of life as they once knew it, Vampires often become bitter creatures, filled with hate for everything they once loved.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0047.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming a Vampire", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "Vampires are spawned into the world when a mortal contracts the Sanguine Curse, dies, and is reborn undead. There are a variety of ways to contract the curse. A Vampire may have offered their blood to a loyal servant, powerful ally, or loved one they wished to elevate. More commonly, a Vampire may have bitten you, and you survived the Vampire's attack long enough to contract the Sanguine Curse before perishing and being reborn. Other methods include ancient and dark magic, as well as powerful but cursed magical artifacts. Regardless of how you have become a Vampire, you should discuss with your GM what type of Vampire you would like to become, and how it can be implemented in the campaign." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Features", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "A Vampire has the following transformation features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prerequisites", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Abilities:", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "Dexterity 13" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplay Milestones:", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "You must have contracted the Sanguine Curse, whether by being bitten by a Vampire, offered their blood, completing the Sanguine Ritual, or by another plausible method. Discuss with your GM how you can achieve this in-game.", + "Some of your abilities require your target to make a saving throw to resist their effects. The saving throw DC is calculated as follows:", + { + "type": "abilityDc", + "name": "Transformation", + "attributes": [ + "dex", + "cha" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Milestones", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "The following are examples of possible level milestones for the Vampire:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Establish a coven of vampire spawn.", + "Drink the blood of a legendary monster.", + "Learn the great secrets of vampirism from a Vampire Lord.", + "Learn to embrace your Hideous Form and lose the ability to conceal it.", + "Discover the lost crypts of an ancient vampire and consume its essence." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 1", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 1st level, you gain the following Transformation Boons and this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Blood Fury", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "You have become possessed by the thirst that grips all Vampires. In combat, this thirst drives you into an insatiable frenzy of bloodshed. Whenever you deal combat damage with an unarmed strike or a melee/ranged weapon to a target that can bleed, and is not undead or a construct, you gain one Fury Point. You may only have a maximum of 4 Fury Points at any time. Upon completing a short or long rest, the number of Fury Points you have is reset to 0. These points are used by certain abilities that you can learn through your transformation levels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood Fury Abilities", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "You can spend Fury Points (FP) to use the following abilities. The entries below detail their names, Fury Points cost in parentheses, and features:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fanged Bite (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "On your turn, immediately after you take the {@action Attack} action, you can use your bonus action to make a special unarmed bite attack. You can use your Dexterity modifier instead of strength to hit with this attack. This attack deals piercing damage equal to {@dice 1d4} + your Strength or Dexterity modifier. The target must then succeed at a Constitution saving throw or take {@damage 2d6} necrotic damage. You regain hit point equal to the necrotic damage dealt this way. This attack generates 1 Fury Point as normal. If this attack reduces a humanoid creature of size Medium or smaller to 0 hit points, you gain 3 Fury Points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculated Strike (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "When you hit with a melee weapon attack, you may use this ability before damage is dealt. If you do so, you may add {@damage 1d6} of the same damage as your weapon to the damage result. If this ability is used, no Fury Points are generated for this attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vampiric Mist (2FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can disappear in a puff of shadowy mist and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unearthly Reflexes (1FP)", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "After you have rolled a Dexterity saving throw, but before the GM has determined the result, you can use your reaction and take half damage on a failed save, and no damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deathly Horror (3FP)", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can emit a ghastly distortion of your true form. A creature of your choice within 30 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become {@condition frightened} of you for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw is immune to this ability for 24 hours." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Undead Form", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 1. An ability score cannot be increased beyond 16 this way. In addition, your creature type changes to undead. Spells and abilities that state effects or conditions specifically regarding Undead of a specific CR have no effect on you. If a spell or ability other than your own would cause you to gain Hit Points, you gain that many temporary Hit Points instead. If you are reduced to 0 hit points and fall {@condition unconscious} as a result, any healing you receive will stabilize you and leave you on 1 hit point and {@condition unconscious}. Furthermore, you cannot die from old age and you do not require air, food or drink." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: The Sanguine Curse", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "The sanguine curse has taken a hold on you. As a result you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You cannot enter a residence you do not own without an invitation from one of the occupants. If you enter a residence involuntarily such as by being dragged into one, you take {@damage 1d10} psychic damage at the start of your turn while you are inside it.", + "You gain {@sense darkvision} (60 ft.) if you do not already have it.", + "While in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.", + "You must feed every 7 days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Feeding", + "entries": [ + "Transcended beyond mortal needs, vampires do not need to eat. However, the gripping nature of their curse requires them to feed on the fresh blood of humanoids. A task they undertake with delight.", + "On your turn, as an action, you can make an unarmed bite attack against an {@condition unconscious}, {@condition restrained} or {@condition charmed} humanoid. If you do so, the target is drained for 1 pint of blood and bears a bite mark on the location you bit them. This attack does not wake sleeping creatures or end the effect of spells and abilities. A creature bitten this way gains a level of {@condition exhaustion}, which can only be removed with the use of a {@spell greater restoration} spell.", + "A vampire that does not feed within the required time goes into an unconscious feeding frenzy, under the GM's control. The next time they sleep or enter a trance they attack all nearby living creatures and attempt to feed on them. A vampire remains in this state until they have drained a creature completely (killing them), at which point the vampire falls {@condition unconscious} for 4 hours." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 2", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 2nd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Dread Knight Combat Training", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "You become trained in the martial ways of the Dread Knights. As a bonus action, you may enter, exit, or change combat stances. While in a combat stance, you gain the features of that stance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offensive", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "While in this stance, you deal an additional amount of damage with your melee weapon equal to the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defensive", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "While in this stance, you gain a bonus to your AC equal to half the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Accuracy", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "While in this stance, you gain a bonus to hit with your weapon attacks equal to half the number of Fury Points you currently possess (minimum of 1)." + ] + }, + "Additionally you may use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of any melee weapon with the slashing damage type." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0048.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Sanguine Magic", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: The ability to cast spells}", + "Your curse corrupts the magic you cast. Whenever you deal non-necrotic damage with a spell or cantrip, you can choose to deal necrotic damage instead of that spell's normal damage type. Furthermore, whenever you deal damage with a spell or cantrip, you gain one Fury Point (maximum of 1 per turn).", + "Additionally, you gain the following Blood Fury abilities:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast in Blood (1 FP)", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "The next time you cast a damage-dealing cantrip, you can add your Charisma modifier to the damage you deal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sanguine Spellbinding (3 FP)", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "The next time a creature makes a Charisma, Intelligence, or Wisdom saving throw against a spell you have cast, it has disadvantage. If a spell affects multiple creatures at the same time, you choose which creature is affected." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Shapechanger", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to polymorph into a Tiny {@creature bat|mm} or back into your normal form. While in bat form, you gain the following features:", + "Your walking speed is 5 feet, and you have a flying speed of 30 feet.", + "If you have sunlight hypersensitivity, it is reduced to sunlight sensitivity: while in sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, but take no damage from direct contact with sunlight.", + "While in bat form, you can't speak. Any object you are holding or armour you are wearing merges into your bat form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object cannot merge.", + "If you become {@condition unconscious} in bat form, you revert back to your vampiric form.", + "Additionally, you can use an action to turn into mist. Whilst in mist form, you gain the following features:", + "You cannot take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects.", + "You are weightless, have a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there.", + "In addition, if air can fit through a space, then you can as well. You cannot pass through liquid, and this does not give you the ability to cross running water.", + "You have advantage on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws, and are immune to all non magical damage, except any damage you take from sunlight.", + "Any object you are holding or armour you are wearing merges into your mist form or immediately drops to the ground. The GM may decide if they feel the object cannot merge.", + "If you become {@condition unconscious} in mist form, you revert back to your vampiric form." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Hideous Appearance", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "Your appearance has greatly altered from its original features. The first signs were the fangs that started to protrude from your upper row of teeth. You have no reflection in mirrors or other reflective surfaces. With dry, pale skin and occasional burns from the sun, you can hide your true appearance by concentrating on your prevampirism appearance. However, the following situations can reveal your true appearance:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Concentrating on a spell.", + "Gaining the {@condition unconscious} condition.", + "Entering hallowed ground.", + "Taking damage from being exposed to sunlight or free-flowing water.", + "Choosing to reveal your true self." + ] + }, + "In events of extreme emotional or physical stress, a GM may call for a Constitution saving throw with a DC of their choosing to see if you maintain your humanoid form." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 3", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 3rd level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cruel Riposte", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature within 5 feet of you makes an attack against you, you may use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against the attacking creature. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of this feature when you complete a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Creatures of the Night", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "Once per long rest, you can magically call to your aid {@dice 2d4} {@creature swarm of bats|MM|swarms of bats} or {@dice 2d4} {@creature swarm of rats|MM|swarms of rats}. When outdoors, you can summon {@dice 2d4} {@creature wolf|MM|wolves} instead of swarms of rats. These creatures arrive at the end of your next turn at a destination of the GM's choice within 30 feet of you, and they are under your control. They act directly after you in the initiative order and remain for 1 hour, until you die, or until you dismiss them with a bonus action. You cannot use this ability if you are exposed to direct sunlight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0049.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Captivating Glance", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "You gain proficiency in {@skill Deception} and {@skill Persuasion}. If you are already proficient in one of these skills, then your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks using that skill. If you have or ever gain double proficiency in one or both of these skills, you gain +2 for that skill instead.", + "Additionally, your thoughts cannot be read by any means." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Greater Sanguine Curse", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "Your curse has taken a stronger hold on you. As a result you gain the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You take {@damage 1d10} acid damage if you end your turn in running water.", + "You gain superior {@sense darkvision} (120 ft.) if you do not already have it.", + "You take {@damage 1d10} radiant damage when you start your turn in sunlight.", + "You must feed every 3 days." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Level 4", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "Starting at 4th level, you can pick one of the following Transformation Boons, or pick a boon from a lower level that you meet the prerequisites for. You also gain this level's Transformation Flaw.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0051.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Grim Executioner", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Dread Knight Combat Training}", + "You have mastered the martial techniques of the Dread Knight. Whenever you roll a critical hit with a melee or ranged weapon, and the target has 50 or fewer hit points, you kill the target outright. If your target has more than 50 hit points, you deal an extra {@damage 6d6} damage. This damage is of the same type as your weapon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Beguiler's Entrancement", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "{@i Prerequisite: Captivating Glance}", + "Once per long rest, you gain the ability to manipulate the mind of a humanoid with your sanguine magic. You can use an action to make an {@condition incapacitated} humanoid {@condition charmed} by you for 24 hours or until you target a different humanoid with this ability. If you use this ability on the same target for 30 unbroken days, the target becomes permanently {@condition charmed} by you.", + "You may use this ability on another humanoid once you have permanently {@condition charmed} the previous humanoid. You can have a maximum number of enthralled humanoids equal to your Charisma Modifier (minimum of 1). If the number of enthralled humanoids exceeds your Charisma modifier for any reason, you lose connection to all of them.", + "This charm effect can be removed with the {@spell remove curse} spell, or any other spell or ability with similar effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Boon: Regenerate", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "You regain 10 hit points at the start of your turn if you have at least 1 hit point remaining, and are not in sunlight or over running water.", + "If you take radiant damage or damage from holy water, this ability does not function at the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transformation Flaw: Stake to Heart", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "Whenever you're attacked by a creature with a wooden or silvered weapon, if they score a natural 20 to hit, and you have 50 hit points or less, they manage to lodge their weapon into your heart and you become {@condition paralyzed} for 1 hour or until the weapon is removed, whichever is greater." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0050.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0052.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Advanced Backgrounds", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Backgrounds are excellent storytelling tools when it comes to identifying who your character is and where they come from. A gallant soldier may have a dark past as a mercenary sellsword or a gang enforcer. Advanced backgrounds provide an additional layer to this process. They seek to identify where a character comes from, and highlight where they may progress to, within the world setting.", + "Advanced Backgrounds are a variant option for the background system. It is suggested that either all characters within a party use Advanced Backgrounds, or none. To use Advanced Backgrounds, select a background and choose a profession within that background. If you feel that no backgrounds or professions suit your character concept, then discuss with your GM how you can modify one to fit your needs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Professions", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Professions best represent what your character does between adventures, whether it's a job to make money, or a title or responsibility they must uphold. Each background has multiple professions, and describes that profession's place in the world. For example, your character may be a Seafarer, but what do they do at sea? They may be a pauper, scavenging whatever they can find of value from the ocean shores. In this case, you may choose the Seagather. There are no wrong choices." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Profession Abilities", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Once you have selected your profession, you gain access to its Profession Ability. This is an activity that you have practiced time and time again, becoming an expert in this field. Each profession ability requires an hour spent completing the task, and a Medium DC skill check. Once you have attempted a profession ability, you cannot attempt it again until you complete a long rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Profession Dice", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Profession Dice are the in-game advantages provided to characters by their background profession. Characters can add their Profession Die to skill or ability checks according to any Talents they have selected.", + "In addition, a character always adds their Profession Die when rolling for Profession Abilities.", + "A character's Profession Die is determined by their rank, and shown in the table below:", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Profession Rank", + "Profession Dice" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d8}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d10}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Check Difficulties", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "When a player is required to make a skill check, the DC is determined by the GM using the following table:", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "Difficulty", + "DC" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Easy", + "10" + ], + [ + "Medium", + "15" + ], + [ + "Hard", + "20" + ], + [ + "Very Hard", + "25" + ], + [ + "Impossible", + "30" + ] + ] + }, + "When determining DC, a GM may start with the complexity of the task, then adjust it based on environmental factors. For example, a character may be trying to climb a ladder, a task which would normally not require a skill check. However, the weather is chilly, and the ladder is slick with ice, so the GM decides to set a Medium DC. This DC might be increased again for further complicating factors, such as pursuing enemies or if the ladder is broken.", + "Note: It is important to remember that rolling a natural 20 on a skill check does not result in an automatic success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Proficiencies & Equipment", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "When creating a character, Advanced Backgrounds add skill proficiencies and starting equipment in a similar way to backgrounds.", + "Once you have selected your background and profession, you may select a skill proficiency, per your background's selection list. Once you've made your choices, apply your starting equipment and proficiency from your background and profession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rankings, Holdings, and Progressions", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "Rankings represent a character's standing within the world of their profession. Each profession has four ranks, with characters starting at the first rank. Whenever a character meets the progression milestones of a rank within their profession (as discussed with the GM), they may progress to the next rank of that profession.", + "A Captain and his daring crew or a Duke and his extravagant estate are both examples of a profession's holdings. Within Advanced Backgrounds, holdings are the assets, resources, or advantages a character gains through their position. Holdings vary between professions, from finding free lodging to acquiring a grand fortress and legions of soldiers, or anything in between. Within each profession are examples of the sorts of holdings a character might achieve as they progress through the professional ranks. Whenever a character advances in rank, they retain their holdings from previous ranks.", + "Progressions are examples of what may be required for you to advance in rank within your profession. From making a medical breakthrough to being appointed by a monarch, progressions vary depending on the rank and profession they belong to. Progressions make great character goals and can be tied into existing character or party goals. For example, a scribe looking to disprove falsehoods could do so by pursuing the mystery at the heart of the campaign's overall story.", + "Progressions and holdings within this chapter are recommendations only. Ultimately it is up to the GM to determine how the characters within your setting progress, and what holdings are necessary to the gameplay. Additionally, a GM may decide to allow a character to progress within their profession due to alternative reasons, such as circumstantial gameplay, setting requirements, or for any other reason. Players and GMs should discuss what sort of holdings a player could expect to receive at each rank and what progression paths may be available to them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talents", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "Talents are unique dispositions, experiences, or characteristics your character has picked up due to their time working in their profession. This is represented by allowing characters to add their Profession Die in unique situations that highlight the skills gained through their profession. A character may select a Talent from their corresponding Talent list when they select their profession, and select an additional Talent whenever they rank up within a profession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Changing Professions", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "Plans never play out as expected, and sometimes professions don't either. A character may change professions by achieving the progression requirements of the profession rank they wish to change to. When they achieve these requirements they may rank up into the new rank of that profession, choosing a Talent from their new profession list. A character that has ranked up into another profession retains all equipment, Talents, proficiencies, and abilities from their original profession. After all, you can change your future, but not your past.", + "For example, Aylea is a Militarist Field Marshal. A recent brush with a dark sorcerer has confirmed her faith in her deity, and now she wishes to become an Inquisitor. Aylea's player discusses with their GM what sort of holdings and progression milestones Aylea must achieve to rank into Inquisitor. Due to her seasoned military experience, the GM decides that once contact has been made with a Chapter Master, Aylea will become an Inquisitor at the rank of Initiate, a rank from which Aylea is likely to advance quickly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Backgrounds", + "page": 72, + "entries": [ + "Backgrounds in this chapter are provided in the alphabetical order.", + "The backgrounds presented in this chapter can also be found in the {@filter Backgrounds|backgrounds|source=GH} page.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Academic", + "page": 72, + "entries": [ + "Academics use their education and knowledge from extensive studies to make a living and achieve their life's ambitions. Academics are generally held in higher regard than most other backgrounds, as their skills are sought after by the wealthy and powerful. Academics make great researchers, investigators, and versatile problem-solvers.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0053.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Arcana}, {@skill History}, {@skill Investigation}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Religion}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard and one exotic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "A bottle of black {@item ink (1-ounce bottle)|PHB}, a quill, a letter opener, parchment, and 10 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Academic (Antiquarian)|GH}", + "{@background Academic (Archivist)|GH}", + "{@background Academic (Physician)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0054.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aristocrats", + "page": 77, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0056.webp" + } + }, + "Aristocrats are the rulers and wielders of law, and use their position at the top of the social hierarchy to compel others to further their interests. Whether feared or respected, aristocrats make excellent negotiators, diplomats, and schemers.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Deception}, {@skill History}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Performance}, {@skill Persuasion}, or {@skill Religion}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard language" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "A quill and {@item ink (1-ounce bottle)|PHB}, a letter opener, parchment, a piece of fine jewelry that displays your status, and 25 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Aristocrat (Courtier)|GH}", + "{@background Aristocrat (Envoy)|GH}", + "{@background Aristocrat (Noble)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0058.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clergy", + "page": 81, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-0663.webp" + } + }, + "The Clergy represents those who devote their lives to working within religious institutions. The Clergy are respected members within the social hierarchy in regions where their religion is prominent. Clergymen make effective orators, acolytes, and religious crusaders.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill History}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Religion}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard language and one of Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "A {@item holy symbol|PHB}, a prayer {@item book|PHB} or divine text, vestments, and 15 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Clergy (Inquisitor)|GH}", + "{@background Clergy (Preacher)|GH}", + "{@background Clergy (Priest)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0059.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Common Folk", + "page": 86, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0061.webp" + } + }, + "Common Folk are, unsurprisingly, the most common station in life. These are the masses of people who are not distinguished by noble blood, inherited wealth, or a special calling that sets them apart.", + "Varying as much as the professions with which they occupy themselves, common folk are typically identified by the work they do.", + "Often finding themselves pawns in the machinations of those who consider themselves their betters, commoners generally look after one another in tight circles of trust. Commoners are a great background for most professions and character concepts that do not fall within another background.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Perception}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard language" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "One {@filter tool|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} or {@filter instrument|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=instrument} proficiency" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@item Common clothes|phb}, a {@filter tool kit|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=artisan's tools} or {@filter instrument|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=instrument} of your choice, a small drawstring {@item pouch|PHB}, and 10 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Common Folk (Villager)|GH}", + "{@background Common Folk (Entertainer)|GH}", + "{@background Common Folk (Merchant)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0060.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Criminal", + "page": 90, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0062.webp" + } + }, + "Criminals serve and thrive off the seedy underbelly of society. While many people run afoul of the law, this background is for people who make their livelihoods entirely outside the law. Rarely respected or honoured within society, Criminals often hide their true profession from others.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Acrobatics}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Deception}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}, {@skill Stealth}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Thieves' Cant" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@item Thieves' tools|PHB}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@item Thieves' tools|phb}, fake currency in a drawstring {@item pouch|phb} to deter pickpockets, a set of dark {@item common clothes|phb} including a hood, and 15 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-right", + "col-9 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0063.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@background Criminal (Charlatan)|GH}", + "{@background Criminal (Cutthroat)|GH}", + "{@background Criminal (Burglar)|GH}" + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Militarist", + "page": 94, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0064.webp" + } + }, + "Militarists either work within a formal military structure, or fight for pay on an individual basis. Militarists are often respected or feared, depending on the nature of their organisation. High-ranking Militarists are often paid handsomely, as their skills can decide battles or even wars. Lower-level Militarists make great warriors, mercenaries, and guards.", + "It is not unheard of for militaristic individuals to accompany adventurers on dangerous missions. These tasks are said to keep the mind sharp and skills honed, especially in times of relative peace.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Insight}, {@skill Intimidation}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Survival}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "One type of {@filter gaming set|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=gaming set}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "a {@filter gaming set|items|source=phb|miscellaneous=mundane|type=gaming set} you are proficient with, an insignia detailing your rank within a military organization, and 10 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Militarist (Free Sword)|GH}", + "{@background Militarist (Guard)|GH}", + "{@background Militarist (Soldier)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0065.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Outlander", + "page": 99, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-0742.webp" + } + }, + "Outlanders are people who live their lives away from civilization. Some have chosen a life of isolation, while others have been exiled from society. Outlanders are renowned for hardiness and self-sufficiency, but distrusted by most civilized people.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Animal Handling}, {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Medicine}, {@skill Nature}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Stealth}, {@skill Survival}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@item herbalism kit|phb}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@item common clothes|phb}, {@item tinderbox|phb}, several {@item torch|phb|torches}, {@item waterskin|phb}, a hatchet, a {@item herbalism kit|phb}, and 5 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Outlander (Beast Hunter)|GH}", + "{@background Outlander (Pioneer)|GH}", + "{@background Outlander (Explorer)|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0066.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seafarer", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0067.webp" + } + }, + "Seafarers make their living by sailing or gathering from the sea. Seafarers often start as poor and disrespected members of society. However, at higher ranks, they gain considerable holdings. The sea has much to give, but it can quickly take everything away as well.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang-notitle", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skill Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "Choose one from {@skill Athletics}, {@skill Perception}, {@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Sleight of Hand}, {@skill Survival}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Proficiencies", + "entries": [ + "{@item Navigator's tools|phb}, {@filter vehicles (water)|items|source=phb;dmg|miscellaneous=mundane|type=vehicle (water)}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Languages", + "entries": [ + "Choose one standard and one exotic" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@item common clothes|phb}, a belaying pin, thread and a blunt needle, a bucket of tar, and 10 gp." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + "{@background Seafarer (Sailor)|GH}", + "{@background Seafarer (Dock Worker)|GH}", + "{@background 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Humans have dominated the continent for centuries, but since the death of the gods every form of power is tenuous. From the ancient Charneault Kingdom to the bustling port of Morencia, the ambitious and the desperate vie for control. From the frigid Valikan expanse to the sweltering Castinellan coast, societies mobilize to combat invading armies and mystical forces that threaten civilization itself.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Bürach Empire", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0071.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Nestled in the northern region of Etharis, the Bürach Empire presides over its domain like an old lion ravaged by illness. Once a beacon for grand civilisations everywhere, it is now a shattered nation, a nest of corrupt nobility seeking to revive old glories, lurking monsters that prey on the unwary, and desperate common folk trying to survive both.", + "Though it is still viewed by most of its neighbours as the political, military, and economic superpower of Etharis, those within the Bürach Empire live each day with the sense that the end is near. Whether that end comes by war, cults of strange gods, rebellion, economic collapse, or the otherworldly threat of the Beast, the Empire is seeing its last days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0072.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landscape", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "The Bürach Empire once covered the largest expanse of land of any nation in Etharis. Temperate forests abound at the northern edge, but dwindle the further one travels south as logging camps struggle to keep up with the Empire's demand for lumber. The foothills of the Grey Spine mountain range provide a source of iron and precious gems. A major volcano, Mt. Vengeance, lies to the east of the Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History of the Bürach", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Bürach People}}", + "The Bürach began as a group of neighbouring tribes that settled in the north eastern part of Etharis. Over the years, some of these tribes grew in size and stature, and either conquered or absorbed other tribes. Thus, they became the Bürach, which in the olden tongue means \"One Above All\".", + "The people of the Bürach are creatures of tradition, living their lives in lock-step with religious beliefs, family ties, fealty to their Empire, and laws so ancient that few historians even remember why they were made.", + "The Empire follows a caste system, with the royalty at the top, followed by the nobility, the knights, the merchants, the craftsmen, and then finally, the serfs. Their society is structured around fealty to a particular noble family. Each province must abide by the rules of their lords and common born serfs may not leave the land of their birth without permission.", + "Those caught abandoning their lords, either by running away or breaking their laws, are dealt with severely.", + "Though a single empire, the Bürach is not homogeneous. Four distinct groups of people gathered into provinces, with each devoted to their own particular god, and those divisions have survived even if the gods have not.", + "The Abendfolk are devotees of Aurelia, goddess of healing and protection. Their city of Altenheim forms the cultural and economic heart of the Bürach Empire.", + "The wise Norden settled in the north, where they worship Ulmyr, the embodiment of magic and chaos. Nordenland is culturally divided, with the west populated by a mix of various races, with the east primarily peopled by outlanders.", + "To the east, closest to the Grey Spine Mountains, lies Unterland. The Unterfolk follow the ways of Maligant, god of war and conquest.", + "Finally, to the south lies Rauland, whose people carry on their worship of Galt the Builder, god of order and construction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0073.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 114, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Dawn of an Empire}}", + "As these provinces grew in power, foreign kingdoms soon challenged them, coveting their lands. The people turned to the gods for aid. The Four Divines agreed that the burgeoning Empire needed a central figure around which they could rally. Appearing to each of their priests, the Four advised the Bürach to form an empire.", + "The priests, known as the Hearthkeepers of Aurelia, searched far and wide for signs of one who would be the emperor.", + "Though they met many a knight, noble, and mage, none was deemed fit for the title.", + "Then their visions led them to the western marches. Here they found a 12-year-old boy named Thancred, who had single-handedly slain a giant that guarded a fjord so that he could build a bridge between two towns. When the Hearthkeepers came before him, they watched as he returned a dead lamb back to life with just his hands. As one, the priests fell to their knees and named him Emperor Indorius, first of his line.", + "As a gift to the new emperor, the four gods poured their divinity into four sacred artifacts: a crown that radiated authority (Galt), a sword that increased his might (Maligant), an orb that gave him far sight (Ulmyr), and a breastplate that protected him from harm (Aurelia).", + "With these treasures and the support of his people, the emperor launched a campaign against his nation's rivals. With sword and banner, he led the combined army of the four provinces into war. Victory after victory followed him until the surrounding nations were conquered and folded into Bürach. This created an empire that stretched from one end of the continent to the other, the largest nation in all of Etharis.", + "With his empire secured, Emperor Indorius implemented ambitious changes throughout the land. He standardised trade and created guilds for building infrastructure. By establishing coastal settlements, he freed the Bürach from centuries as a land-locked people. A patron of the arts, he encouraged bards and musicians to flourish in his court. When Emperor Indorius finally entered the afterlife, the Empire had become a nation of wealth and enlightenment.", + "This greatness would not last. The gods who had answered the Bürach's prayers were themselves the survivors of a disastrous war. Only time would reveal the wounds they had suffered fighting enemies beyond even divine comprehension. Surely the gods' minds were already tainted when they chose Indorius, for the seeds of empire they planted were the seeds of their own madness and destruction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 115, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Gods' End}}", + "So great was the impact of Indorius's rule that the Bürach instituted what would be known as the Edict of Eternal Blood. According to this law, only one of the emperor's direct descendants could be raised to the throne.", + "The Hearthkeepers took great care to preserve the purity of the imperial family. Cousins and sometimes siblings were led to marry in order to maintain the Edict. However, many voices across the Bürach warned against such acts, but their words fell on deaf ears. Encouraged by the priesthood, the people's faith in the Imperial family kept the government in power, and for centuries all was right in the world.", + "That changed with Emperor Leopold I.", + "From a young age, it was clear that Leopold was truly, irrevocably mad. He often spoke to things that weren't there and treated people like they were insects, having servants imprisoned and flayed for the smallest infractions. Officials whispered among themselves that they could not in good conscience put him into power, but to disobey the Edict was to invite disaster for the government. Thus, one summer solstice, Leopold was crowned Emperor of the Bürach.", + "Possessed by religious fervour, Leopold exhorted the masses to believe that only one of the four gods should rule supreme. Why should they each follow four, when only one--the greatest, most powerful of all--was deserving of their devotion?", + "Each sect then began to argue that their god should be the One True Deity.", + "Leopold's madness seeped into the four artifacts he wore. Worse, as these artifacts carried the essences of the four gods, his madness fed back into their minds, driving them insane.", + "The Four Divines turned on each other, each believing they should be the One True God. The gods warred in the heavens, causing calamities such as storms, flash fires, and earthquakes. Their hostility quickly spread to their worshippers. Within a year, the Bürach Empire had descended into civil war as the four provinces fought among themselves.", + "To end the violence, individuals from the four provinces conspired against the emperor. Their assassins swept into the imperial palace and killed Leopold. With his death, the sacred artifacts disappeared. This caused the Divine Aurelia to come out of her insanity long enough to see that the gods' battles would soon destroy all of Etharis. She then used all her power to shield the land from the gods' war. In so doing, she gave up her own life. In time the other three\u2014Maligant, Ulmyr, and Galt\u2014slew each other.", + "The death of the Four Divines sent a shockwave of magic throughout the Empire. Divine magic still exists, but is now believed to radiate from the remaining Arch Seraphs and Daemons, not from the dead gods themselves.", + "The leaders of each province called for a ceasefire, and each army retreated to their land to heal and recover from their losses. A new emperor, Aratron I, was installed and provided counterfeit sacred artifacts to shore up the people's faith. This emperor served only as a figurehead; the Hearthkeeper ministers of Aurelia were now the real power behind the throne." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 115, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Shadows Rising}}", + "With the absence of the gods, something began to stalk the lands of the Bürach Empire. Unknown what it is, no one is certain how it came to be, but this powerful and corrupting presence has made itself felt throughout countless towns and cities. Eyewitnesses describe it as a towering figure wreathed in shadows, its head an enormous deer skull, bearing a crown of antlers that seem to pierce the sky. It walks where it wills. It corrupts that which it touches. It whispers into the hearts of men and turns them to wickedness.", + "Soon, aberrations and abominations started appearing throughout the provinces. Discord and corruption seeped through every fibre of society.", + "The creature presents an existential threat to all the imperial provinces, but each threat seems to be unique in nature. In Abendland, mobs of zombie-like creatures, their flesh fused together into a cancerous, many-limbed blob, attack wayfarers and peasants. In Rauland, puppet-like creatures strangle and dismember innocent folk with razor-sharp strings. Nordenland is plagued by corrupted flora and fauna, including treants with human heads and limbs instead of branches. Finally, Unterland has reported sightings of corrupted warriors, their armour melted into their flesh, roaming the countryside and killing indiscriminately.", + "The Bürach have named this entity the Beast. The four provinces have each formed bands of warriors, clerics, and mages to combat its threat, but though they kill hordes of its monsters, none have succeeded in facing the Beast and living to tell the tale. And where it goes, monsters arise." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Provinces", + "page": 116, + "entries": [ + "Four ancient provinces make up the Bürach Empire, each with their own distinct cultures and traditions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 116, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Abendland}}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Abendland is the region where Aurelia, Goddess of Healing, Hearth, and Home, perished. A part of her celestial body rests within the province, where it still radiates a small part of her sacred magic.", + "The capital city of Altenheim is the largest city in the Bürach Empire. As the saying goes, \"All roads lead to Altenheim.\" Trade routes eventually find their way here, some from as far away as Grarjord. It is also the safest location in all of the Empire, as Altenheim is known for its high walls and towers that make a siege unlikely to succeed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0074.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 116, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Since time immemorial, Abendland had been ruled by the Holy Church of the Hearthkeepers, clerics of the goddess Aurelia. According to legend, Aurelia herself led the first of her priests, Amara, to the western plains in order to escape the tyrannical ruler of her former tribe. There, the goddess ordered Amara to strike the arid ground with her spear. From that spot emerged a spring of crystal clear water. The spring became the sacred lake, Osea, which fed the land and the city of Altenheim, until it turned verdant and green.", + "Abendland's open plains, situated in the clearings between dense forest, facilitated farmlands and plantations, feeding its growing population. The Hearthkeepers encouraged and spread the worship of Aurelia, promising peace and prosperity to all who followed her. And many did. Abendland consequently became known as the land of clerics and paladins, and Altenheim gained the title of \"The City of Joy\".", + "When Emperor Indorious was crowned, the Hearthkeepers welcomed him with open arms. He was the only son of Aurelia, they said, the promise of the goddess made flesh. They threw all their power and resources into supporting his rule, and taught the Abendfolk from youth to revere the Emperor. Thus, the Imperial family and the Hearthkeeper religion became tied together forever as a political body. For centuries, the clerics have legitimised the rule of each Emperor, and used their influence to keep his bloodline pure.", + "The coming of Leopold I brought an end to this golden age. His madness seeped into Aurelia's holy artifact, the Hearthfire Breastplate, and reached the mind of the goddess herself.", + "Aurelia became jealous of her people's devotion. She demanded adoration, prayers, tributes, a lifetime of servitude from her followers, all while fawning over Leopold. In the end, she even demanded blood sacrifices. All of this was an effort to show she was the one true god, the most deserving of worship. As for her priests, they willingly followed her whims and those of the emperor. They had lived too long in the comfort of authority to give it up.", + "Finally, Aurelia went to war with the other three gods. Thus distracted, she did not see when one of her priestesses, Talana, turned on her.", + "Conspiring with like-minded individuals from the other three provinces, Talana opened the way for the assassins to infiltrate the Imperial Palace. It worked, and with Leopold dead, the assassins seized control of the artifacts. Galt, Maligant, and Ulmyr remained mad, but Aurelia\u2014perhaps because she was the goddess of protection\u2014managed to break out of her insanity.", + "Seeing the devastation caused by the war, she used all her power to protect her people from the Gods' End. The sacrifice consumed all that was left of her power. Aurelia plunged to Etharis, lifeless.", + "After the Gods' End, Altenheim did its best to rebuild. The Church of the Hearthkeepers installed a new emperor, replaced the missing artifacts with fakes, and led the people to continue their veneration. But to their horror, the priests found that their clerical abilities were slowly fading as the remnant of Aurelia's power waned from the world. Thus, they withdrew from the public and spread myths among the people: that Aurelia was not dead but merely sleeping, that she would rise again to restore her people to the glory of the Empire's early days.", + "Soon the concept of \"protection\" took on a different meaning in the City of Joy. The citizens had to be protected from the corruption of the outside world. They had to be brought closer to the light of Aurelia's hearth. They need to be sheltered from the harsh realities of the Gods' End. Dissent among the populace was dealt with harshly. Any talk of a horned shadow monster roaming the lands was silenced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0075.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 117, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "It can be said that Altenheim runs on hope, such as it is, as the lands surrounding the province of Abendland were greatly affected by the death of the gods. While still fertile, they are slowly losing potency due to the waning influence of Aurelia.", + "The city of Altenheim, however, has continued to flourish. Like a tumour syphoning the nutrients from a healthy body, it draws all the wealth and produce from the surrounding province into its coffers. Its vast tracts of farmland still produce enough grain and fruit for trade outside of the empire.", + "While the peasants suffered, the city-dwellers took to revelry and worldly pleasures to forget the horrors of the past and present. Trade routes to the Valikan clans brought in a supply of Dreams Leave, an addictive substance that soon had many citizens in its grip.", + "The walls of Altenheim grew taller and thicker over the years, to guard its wealth and secrets against would-be thieves--but more importantly, to keep its citizens from looking to the world outside." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 118, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "{@i {@b Pope Roland Murrich}} - The leader of the Hearthkeeper Church and the right hand of the emperor himself, Pope Murrich is a shrewd, ruthless leader whose aim is to keep the Church in power. To this end, he oversees a system of tithes from the populace, selling indulgences and holy favours for money. The Hearthkeepers also seek to keep the hearts of the people close to the Holy Church and to the emperor. From childhood, citizens are taught to venerate the Imperial Family as the chosen leaders of Aurelia.", + "Murrich dotes on Aratron II like his own son, though his detractors accuse him of simply using the boy to prop up the Church's authority. His current obsession is to recapture the missing artifacts of the Emperor in the hopes of accessing the remaining power of the gods. His efforts have yet to bear fruit.", + "{@i {@b Gatekeeper Chantal Sommerkin}} - A charismatic if rather unhinged woman, Sommerkin is the leader of the Celestial Gate, a doomsday cult that has grown to rival the Hearthkeeper Church in the Abendland countryside.", + "The Celestial Gate believes that the world is irredeemably corrupt, and the only thing that can be done is to start over in the next one. With the growing threat of the Beast, the cult offers people a way to prepare their souls for the next life. Their current aim, aside from growing their membership, is to depose the current emperor and make Abendland a full theocracy in preparation for the end of the world.", + "{@i {@b Emperor Aratron II}} - Only 12 years old at the time of his coronation, the young Aratron knows little of the world outside of his palace. Kept a virtual prisoner in his own home, the bored Emperor spends his time reading the Church-approved books sent to his quarters, or attending one lavish ball after another. He is merely counting the days until his inevitable marriage to a cousin when he turns 16.", + "Anyone who is able to gain an audience with the young emperor will find him as haughty, sullen, and remote as any member of the royal family. However, Aratron will light up if the visitor mentions tales of other lands. Such a visitor will find themselves questioned relentlessly for every scrap of information, particularly about seafaring. The emperor is innocent of the ways of the world and constantly relies on the advice of his staff and of Pope Murrich.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Revelations of the Gatekeeper Sommerkin", + "entries": [ + "{@i I, Rogebough, do commit to writing the visions given to me by the voices of the black stars and the lost constellations. Let the priests do with me as they will. Martyr or no, I will spit the truth in their faces.}", + "{@i First, the obvious: The madness of Emperor Leopold was a product of the incestuous bloodline, a line protected and advocated by none other than the Hearthkeepers, who stood to benefit from their rule. It was this madness that seeped into the minds of the Four Divines. The instant they placed the artifacts on him, they were lost and so were we.}", + "{@i Second: Though he was pierced by assassin blades, Emperor Leopold did not die. He returned as a revenant, a corrupting influence, the likes of which we have never seen before. Instead of a golden circlet, he wears a crown of antlers. Instead of armour, he wears the shadows of the underworld. Where he walks, blood seeps from the soil and milk curdles in the breasts of mothers. His whispers corrupt the mind, his touch engenders monsters. His dominion is no longer the Bürach Empire but life and death entire.}", + "{@i He walks the world as the Great Beast, Harbinger of the End. Let all tremble before his majesty! Prepare yourselves for the last days!}", + "{@i {@b Note: This heretical text has been banned from all the Bürach provinces, and even its mere possession is a crime under Imperial Law.}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Nordenland}}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "The mysterious forest dwellers of Nordenland are an ancient race with a strong kinship to magic and faerie folk. The Norden inhabit a region of lush woods, hills, narrow rivers, and sheer cliffs, all of which hide their own kind of secrets. The capital of the province is Erlefurt, a city in West Nordenland that houses various colleges devoted to each branch of magic.", + "Nordenland is a province divided. Those that hew to the Bürach Empire reside in the western region, where they have raised a city much like those in other provinces. Those who reside in the east have abandoned their oaths to the emperor and reverted to the Old Ways, living closer to nature. The forests and bogs of eastern Nordenland contain the roots, berries, and fruits that they use in their magic rituals." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0076.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "The ancient province of Nordenland sits on the threshold of a variety of other dimensions, including that of the faerie realm. The presence of otherworldly beings constantly exposes the Norden to magical events and creatures. As such, they have the largest number of mages and druids in the Empire.", + "The god Ulmyr emerged from one of these interdimensional rifts. When he beheld the Norden, he saw a people he could call his own. He gathered the scattered tribes into one mighty clan and helped them to hone their arcane potential.", + "When Emperor Indorious was crowned, Ulmyr joined with the other gods into a united pantheon. The Norden followed their god and Nordenland became a province of the fledgling Bürach Empire.", + "Many Norden had misgivings over this move, as they had preferred their ways to those of a foreign power. This simmering anger did not wane with time. As the towns and cities of the other provinces sprang up at their borders, the Norden found their territory shrinking and their influence diminishing. The neighboring province of Rauland's need for timber lured loggers to the Norden forests, which in turn weakened the magic of the realm. Infuriated, the Norden fought a war to reclaim their lost territory but were outnumbered. Eventually, they were forced to accept an armistice and agree to new boundaries.", + "With the Gods' End occurring, everything fell to chaos. Conflict broke out amongst the provinces as the gods ordered their followers to fight for their glory. Despite their love for Ulmyr, the wisest of the Norden knew that if they continued the war there would be nothing left of their onceproud realm. Thus, they conspired with like-minded individuals from the other provinces to assassinate the emperor.", + "With Leopold I dead, the assassins absconded with the four holy artifacts. They were supposed to bring these artifacts to Nordenland in the hope that the wizards could find a way to reverse the gods' madness. But before the artifacts could reach Nordenland, old wounds reopened among the Norden. While the loyalists wanted to restore the Empire, some of the Norden remembered their past humiliations and wanted Nordenland free from imperial rule for good. Those who held the artifacts would have the power to steer the province's future.", + "Fighting broke out over the treasures. Then, to everyone's shock, the artifacts blazed with light, levitated into the air, and vanished. Without a chance to cure their insanity, the gods were left to fight to the death.", + "The strife split the Norden into two factions, each blaming the other for their downfall. Those who believed in the Old Ways gathered in the east. Those who wanted to remain in the Empire kept to the west. The people of East Norden view their Western brethren as blood traitors who abandoned their true family. The Westerners consider those of the East weak and behind the times.", + "Skirmishes have frequently erupted between the two factions, and it seems a new civil war is in the offing. Both sides continue to search for the missing artifacts in hopes of restoring their god and gaining the upper hand in the conflict.", + "A decade after the Gods' End, woodland life in Nordenland began to change into hideous, deformed versions of themselves that attacked other life indiscriminately. Both sides accused the other of dark magic.", + "Sighting of the towering antlered figure settled the matter. To this day, mages from both sides are struggling to stop the Beast from corrupting their land any further." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 120, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "The Eastern Norden are mostly composed of outlanders of various races. They reside in the woods and swamps, forsaking complex technology and relying on their connection to nature to thrive. Most live in the forests, in treetop villages to keep away from the magical beasts that wander their domain. Tribes are led by chieftains, who themselves answer to their leader, the Patriarch.", + "Their xenophobic tendencies have kept foreigners and trade away, though it is not unknown for their mages to take in foreign apprentices who swear fealty to East Norden.", + "The Westerners, on the other hand, insist that modernisation is the way forward. They have adopted windmills, waterwheels, and farming tools. They use boats to ply the waterways and trade lumber and dry goods with the other provinces. The large number of coastal villages in their province provide access to saltwater fish that help support their food supply.", + "The Norden's greatest talent, however, lies in magic. Any mage who aspires to a name in the Bürach Empire goes to Erlefurt in order to gain mastery at one of the famed Great Colleges there. Norden mages are renowned for their skill and intellect, and remain in demand throughout the Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 120, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "West Nordenland is ruled by an Arch-Duchess that has been loyal for centuries to the Imperial Family. They maintain order in Erlefurt and its surrounding country while declaring Easterners to be traitors to the crown.", + "East Nordenland is ruled by the Patriarch and his Oaken Court. They keep the borders of their forest ensorcelled so that none may enter without their knowing. They do not recognise imperial authority and are willing to fight for their independence. The Empire has little to no influence on East Nordenland, as most of their forces are out fighting wars elsewhere.", + "The Norden armies are largely lightly armoured, armed with wooden shields and broadswords. They deploy powerful druids and mages among their ranks. The Eastern Norden are known for employing giant war bears to aid them on the battlefield." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 120, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "{@b {@i Patriarch Alfric}} - Known as the Patriarch, Alfric leads the East Norden Kingdom. His primary concern is keeping the influence of outsiders--especially the imperial government- -from his land. King Alfric has survived many attempts on his life, which have only strengthened his resolve. Like his imperial opponents, he seeks to find the legendary artifacts in order to protect his homeland and further the cause of his faction.", + "{@b {@i Arch Duchess Maelfa}} - The leader of the West Norden Kingdom. After a long line of hardcore loyalists, she strikes a more assertive tone, declaring her government as co-equal in rule even as it remains part of the Empire. She furthers her autonomy through diplomacy and appeasement rather than outright resistance." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 120, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Rauland}}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Found in the southernmost part of the Empire, Rauland is ruled by an authoritarian government that believes in order and structure above all things. The Raulfolk are masters at crafting great stone buildings and unmatched weaponry. Yet despite a government that prides itself in complete control, Raulish society is fraying under the threat of the Beast." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0077.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 120, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Rauland began as a thanedom of dwarves and gnomes living within the mountain range called the Rock Teeth mountains, or Hermansdatt in their native tongue. For millennia, these underground dwellers lived in contentment, forging their jewelry and weapons.", + "In time Galt, the god of order, found them and called them out of the mountains. \"You will be my people,\" he decreed. \"You will show all the world what it means to live in perfect harmony and enlightenment, that all may walk the path of the righteous.\"", + "So hearing, the dwarves and gnomes built a great city on the mountainside. Named Stehlenwald, the city resembles a celestial stairway carved from granite and marble and adorned with statues\u2014a feat of architecture and engineering unrivalled throughout the land. The Quartz Palace at the topmost level of Stehlenwald remains one of the wonders of the Bürach Empire.", + "The Bürach came to rely on the craftsmanship of the Raulfolk. Thousands came to the Raulish guilds to learn carpentry, smithing, architecture, and construction. The forge fires of Stehlenwald burned for centuries as the Raufolk created great buildings and fashioned weapons for trade with the other provinces.", + "When madness fell upon Galt, he demanded nothing less than complete order. In taskmaster fashion, he commanded that everything run on time, for products to be made and sold like clockwork. Buildings continued to rise, weapons were forged by the thousands and shipped across the land, and the people worked like slaves. No one was allowed to rise above their station or to leave the province.", + "As Galt's paranoia worsened, he began to police the minds of his followers.", + "The watchmen patrolled the streets and monitored the city from watchtowers. Those that ever voiced a whisper of dissent were imprisoned\u2014sometimes put to death.", + "Unable to stand this madness any longer, a handful of Raulish sages made a pact with the other provinces. The Raulfolk secretly forged daggers that would be undetectable to the seers of the Imperial Palace. Thus, assassins were able to steal into the imperial palace and kill Emperor Leopold.", + "Though they were freed from their mad god, life only marginally improved for the Raulfolk. Their wares remain popular throughout the Empire, but without Galt's guidance their craft began to decline in potency over the years. Border disputes with Unterland arose, and their need for timber led to conflict with nearby Nordenland.", + "Worst of all, something now stalks the Raulish countryside and the smog-ridden streets of the capital--something that turns citizens into monstrosities that prey on the innocent.", + "Though the guards keep watch all night, the threat has not abated. The Beast haunts the Raulfolk, and thus far none have been able to stop it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0078.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "Stehlenwald's main trade is in metalworks including jewelry, tools, and above all, weaponry. The excellence of their products comes from more than their choice of raw materials and system for folded steel; the Raulfolk have honed their craft into an art form, something that can only be replicated by magic. Raulish weapons hold an edge better and endure longer than others made by lesser smiths.", + "Nowadays, their economy is on a downturn due to the decline in their weapon quality, from what it once was. Worse, the thick, acrid smoke from the forges has harmed the health and quality of life in the city. Yet, though Raulish weapons no longer live up to their legendary status, armies still require them for the wars along the eastern border. The Raulfolk take what business they can get." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "{@b {@i Arch Duke Ulrich Eisenherz}} - The dwarven thane of Rauland. A fair-minded and well-loved ruler of the province, he is nevertheless hounded by rumours that he holds one of the imperial artifacts, the Hearthfire Breastplate, in his vault. He has continued to deny this, though an inquiry has been launched by the Hearthkeepers. Most speculate that the duke does not want to raise the ire of the Holy Church, or that he is biding his time to use the artifact. With the ongoing attacks of the Beast, that time may be nigh.", + "{@b {@i Artom Drago}} - Faced with a mind-bending horror such as the Beast, some Raulfolk have chosen to fight monsters with monsters. Drago, a former agent of Rauland, was disavowed by his own government so that he could undertake a secret mission. Infecting himself and his men with lycanthropy, Drago and his pack roam the countryside at night, hunting down the Beast's creations and tearing them to shreds.", + "While they have been initially successful, the Norden government fears that Drago and his men are starting to lose themselves to their wolfish natures. If true, they would have to be put down as well." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Unterland}}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "The easternmost region of the Bürach Empire, Unterland is a warrior society that seeks to broaden the Empire's reach and renew its flagging momentum. Of all the provinces, Unterland holds a particular bitter rivalry with their neighbour across the Grey Spine, the Ostoyan Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0079.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Unterland began as its own city-state long before the other provinces had united under one banner.", + "Once a weak tribe of hunters living among the marshlands, the Unter people had the misfortune of being surrounded by hostile tribes. With their best soldiers lost to countless skirmishes, the Unterfolk raised their prayers and offerings the heavens and begged for salvation. It was the god Maligant who answered them.", + "Maligant proved to be a god of strategy and intelligent warfare. Under his tutelage, the Unters selected adapt generals to lead their troops. They learned to forge strong alliances and dissolve them when they were no longer useful. They also learned to win with surgical precision instead of relying on brute force, and to break the enemy's spirit as well as their armies.", + "Their greatest conflict was undoubtedly the Etienne War, when the Vorkan tribe marched across the border to try and take their lands. However, the Vorkan made the mistake of invading during the wet season. While the Vorkans camped beside a river, the Unterfolk released the water from their dam to flood the banks. More than half the invaders drowned, and the rest were forced to retreat. Thus, the Unterfolk won the Etienne war without losing a single soldier.", + "Soon after, the allied Unter tribes consolidated under one territory: Unterland. They founded their capital of Olstenburg, where rose their most important institution: The Academy of Swords, where the citizenry could learn the military sciences. Every able-bodied youth was sent to the Academy for two years of training and military service.", + "Thus, Unterland managed to grow a trained citizen army that they could field at a moment's notice.", + "Like the other provinces, Unterland joined under one empire when Indorious I came into power. They served a critical function: to defend the nation and expand its borders. In battle, the Unterfolk fielded their heavy cavalry, and infantry composed of pikemen, swordsmen, crossbowmen. When needed, they also employed their hunters to wage guerrilla warfare in forested regions. Theirs was a fighting force without compare.", + "However, there were some in Unterland who refused to follow the Empire, seeing it as a form of imprisonment. They left Unterland, crossing the Grey Spine into a new land that they called Ostoya. Their secession would plant the seeds of bitter conflict.", + "The Unterfolk sage who joined in the assassination of Emperor Leopold was named Dmitri Speir, a retired general who formulated the plan and led its execution. Once the deed was done, he wrote a signed confession before committing suicide with his own sword. The Hearthkeepers named him a traitor, but defying their edict, Speir's countrymen buried him with full honours.", + "Of all the provinces, it was Unterland that suffered most after the Gods' End. With the chaos that came from the death of the Four Divines, soldiers were needed more than ever to protect the Empire from both internal and external threats. This led to a diaspora that saw thousands of men leaving to fight wars or keep the peace elsewhere.", + "First and paramount among the Unters attention was the new nation across the Grey Spine. Under the Empire's orders and with the pretext of disciplining erring citizens, they invaded Ostoya and set up outposts there. Unfortunately, their initial momentum did not last; eventually, Ostoya counter-attacked with armies of the living dead, pushing the Empire back behind the Grey Spine. Knowing that to lose here would mean losing face throughout Etharis, the Bürach did not relent. The years would see a long war of attrition that would weaken both sides.", + "Today, Unterland's reputation for military power is significant but tarnished, as it is pulled into more and more battles it has no choice but to fight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0080.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "The Unterfolk are skilled hunters and trackers, capable of living off of the wilds--a necessity given the limited arable land in the province. Their tracking skills have been sought for mercenary work, even by foreign nations.", + "Raised by Maligant to be the most powerful of warriors, the Unterfolk have made soldiering their main profession. Such is their ability that even common foot soldiers from Unterland make good combat instructors in other provinces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "{@i {@b Lord General Vassily Roemer}} - The current leader of Unterland, Lord General Roemer is a staunch follower of the imperial government. Selected for his loyalty, military record, and bravery in battle, the wiser of the Unterfolk note that he is not as capable as his predecessors at recognising the threats within his own province\u2014specifically, the Cult of Tormach.", + "Instead, Lord General Roemer's greatest concern is winning the war against the Ostoyans, who have long defied imperial rule, but he is distracted by demands to hunt down and destroy the Beast that has been plaguing the provinces.", + "{@i {@b Speaker Coran Schlei, Leader of the Cult of Tormach}} - In Maligant's absence, a new deity of war, Tormach, has taken on the fallen god's followers. But Tormach is a daemon of wrath and brutal force, a blunt weapon compared to Maligant's keen blade. His perpetual demand for sacrificial bloodshed has kept Unterland at war for years. Speaker Schiel dreams of putting the entire province under his rule, but must bide his time and curry favour with the imperial government first. Many fear he will try to undermine General Roemer's command." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Other Locations of Interest}}", + "{@i {@b Lake Osea}} - According to legend, this body of water first formed on the spot where Aurelia's first disciple struck the ground with her spear to create a spring. The miraculous water gave life to what once was barren land. Today, the sprawling city of Altenheim sits at the edge of this lake.", + "When the goddess Aurelia fell to Earth, most of her body was burned away by her descent. What remained was her head, which fell into Lake Osea.", + "Today, her gigantic stone face rests at the bottom of the sacred Lake, where it can barely be seen through the murky waters.", + "According to legend, the water of Lake Osea was once capable of healing diseases and injuries, but no one would attempt to consume it now. The Hearthkeepers have declared it holy ground and have forbidden anyone from approaching the lake itself.", + "{@i {@b Gräffendam}} - Nestled within a plunging valley sits a vast man-made dam. Spanning the breadth of the valley, Gräffendam exists today as one of the most impressive feats of engineering Etharis has ever seen. The majority of the dam appears to be carved from obsidian-black granite, yet how the dam was initially constructed remains a mystery.", + "Prior to maintenance undertaken by the current Bürach Empire, it is believed that Gräffendam was built by the Grebenstein dwarves. However, only a select few among the aristocracy know that the dam predates even them.", + "In addition to the mystery of Gräffendam's origins, there is the mystery of the water contained in its glacial reservoir. Called Aquanos, the water has a variety of useful properties. In its pure state, it remains at a temperature just above freezing, and can only be heated or frozen using magic. When used in place of other water it also greatly increases the yield of farm crops and the potency of potions. These properties have made the aristocrats and landowners of Gräffendam some of the wealthiest in the Empire. The upper classes take their social status literally, residing on the domed roof of the dam.", + "Called Gildreath, the aristocracy have constructed a perpetual winter wonderland. Gildreath teems with villas and evergreen gardens draped in magical lights. The privileged few who dwell atop Gräffendam spend their lives indulging in excess and frivolity. The same cannot be said for the desperate masses that live at the base of the dam. The base of Gräffendam is a hive of crime and poverty. When the rumours of plague came, the aristocracy prevented entry to the upper dam by all but the wealthiest. With nowhere else to turn, the growing population of refugees established a vast ghetto of rickety high-rises sloping up the outer wall of the dam. Below these favelas lies the river port of Ünterdam, which has fallen into disrepair since the plague and reduced trade to a near standstill. Due to the limited hours of daylight from the shadow of the dam, the area of Ünterdam and the favela are collectively called \"The Shade\".", + "Shortly after Gräffendam was closed to the public, the upper class struck a deal with the Ebon Syndicate. The Syndicate would get a cut of the shipping revenue and control over The Shade, so long as they prevented intruders breaching the dam walls and quashed civil unrest. With unchecked authority over the base of the dam, the Syndicate are free to conduct whatever business they wish.", + "{@i {@b Mt. Vengeance}} - The only active volcano in the Bürach Empire, Mt. Vengeance was thought to have been extinct for centuries before the Gods' End. The energies caused by the war between the gods seem to have ignited its fires once more.", + "That said, something else seems to be happening deep in the bowels of the volcano. Powerful magical energies ripple from the crater, and some scholars of magic speculate that this is due to the presence of an imperial artifact.", + "Since these rumours started, many adventurers have tried to investigate the volcano. The few that returned bore horrific burn wounds and tales of creatures made of flame and shadow. As for the artifact, if it is there, none have seen it yet.", + "{@i {@b Castle Martorius}} - Decades after the Gods' End, an enormous palace of shining, opalescent towers and silken banners appeared atop a mountain overlooking Abendland.", + "The castle's owner is the archmage Martorius. He claimed that he had lived on this land before the Bürach Empire even existed, but had spent the intervening years traveling between dimensions in pursuit of his magical research. Now, he assured the Unterfolk, he had no interest but to observe developments in the Empire as they unfold.", + "Indeed, the archmage's castle is a wonder to behold. Dignitaries that have visited it report that there is no way to determine its true dimensions, as it expands and adds rooms to itself as necessary. Aerial servants cater to the guests, and a wide variety of illusionary people and animals wander through the halls as if they had a life of their own.", + "Given Martorius' stature, the imperial government decided to accommodate him. In return, Martorius offered his counsel and even aided the Hearthkeepers in keeping the peace among the provinces. Yet for all this, no one in the imperial court believes Martorius is truly benevolent. The Hearthkeepers know his servants have been making inquiries throughout the provinces, searching high and low for the emperor's artifacts.", + "They have sent spies to infiltrate his palace, but none have returned. 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I told the one about the map, which the good bishop himself answered easily enough. The man was as clever as they say.}", + "{@i Then it was Martorius's turn. He promised a reward to the one who could answer his riddle. \"I have no end nor have I a beginning. Even as you enter me, you are already leaving.\"}", + "{@i Again, it was Bishop Schild who had the answer. \"A ring.\" Martorius smiled at Schild as if he'd expected the holy man would answer. \"Very good.\"}", + "{@i He then slid a silken pouch across the table to the Bishop. The Hearthkeeper looked inside, turned the colour of milk, then spoke no more for the rest of the night.}", + "{@i On our way back to Altenheim, a shaking Bishop Schild rode with me in my carriage. \"A few hours before,\" he said, \"I sent Varian Lore to steal into Martorius's castle.\"}", + "{@i I gaped at him. \"The adventurer Varian Lore? The one who broke into the Rauland Vault?\"}", + "{@i \"The same. His mission was to find evidence that Martorius was hunting the Imperial Artifacts. Our dinner was to be his distraction. To help, I even gave Lore a ring of invisibility.\"}", + "{@i He opened up the pouch to show me that very same ring. 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The hearts of the Ostoyan people are as cold and forbidding as the land they dwell in. Here the mages of the Ravencourt Sanctuary spin their nebulous plots, the Vampire Lords of the Crimson Court devise plans to engulf Etharis in a tide of undead, and the hidden denizens of the City Below wait in the dark, hungry for the living.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landscape", + "page": 128, + "entries": [ + "The lands east of the Grey Spine are a temperate, heavily-forested region filled with hills and valleys. The further one travels east, the more the land flattens into rolling plains, dotted here and there by treacherous heaths and bogs. At the easternmost edge of Ostoya, the terrain breaks into jagged cliffs that border a restless, ice-filled sea. Further eastward across the water, a magical fog surrounds an island that few have ever laid eyes on.", + "The terrain is not suited for heavy farming. The Ostoyans supplement what meagre crops they grow by hunting and herding. Coastal cities also employ fishing and whaling fleets to feed their burgeoning populations. The Ostoyan weather is typified by Nov Ostoya's skies, heavy rains, sudden snowfall, and endless mists. The sun is a rare sight, and most welcome when it breaks through the mantle of grey clouds.", + "What Ostoya lacks in hospitable environment, it makes up in tremendous amounts of ore, stone, and coal from the Grey Spine. Lumber is also plentiful, enabling the Ostoyans to build robust structures. These resources lend themselves to frequent trade with other nations, but also lead to violent border disputes with neighbours, particularly the Bürach." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History of Ostoya", + "page": 128, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b A Land of Our Own}}", + "Ostoya was founded centuries ago by Bürach secessionists\u2014migrants who fled the fledgling Bürach Empire's tumultuous early days to find a more peaceful country. A nobleman named Elias Beralt led his family and followers through the treacherous passes of the Grey Spine, emerging on the other side to find a country lush with pine woods and rolling hills. He named it Ostoya, which in the ancient tongue means \"Our Own.\"", + "Over the years, a loose confederation formed among the communities trying to carve a living out of the wild lands. The most successful of these became the provinces of Soma to the south and Raevo to the north. Other settlements of note include Malkovia, Fallowheart, Riven, and Voyd.", + "The Ostoyans worked hard to tame the land, clearing forests for livestock and lumber. With the discovery of coal and precious minerals in the foothills of the Grey Spine, mining towns soon opened, followed by roads and byways. Further to the east, explorers discovered a break in the seaside cliffs that led to a natural harbour. Here they founded the coastal city of Nov Ostoya, which became the seat of the Ostoyan Aristocracy.", + "While Ostoya was not known to have large populations of natural predators such as wolves and bears, every now and then people were known to disappear for good, often with signs of a struggle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b War Against the Bürach Empire}}", + "After spending two hundred years taming its borders, the Bürach Empire turned its attention towards expansion. Since the Ostoyans were descended from the Bürach, the Empire deemed them its citizens, ordering them to pay taxes and turn over control of their mines. When the Ostoyans refused, the Bürach attacked.", + "The Ostoyans hastily forged their arms and mustered their men. The wealth drawn from their mines allowed them to bolster their army with mercenaries such as the Free Swords. Despite this, the Ostoyans were not adept at war, having lived too many years in peace. Were it not for the natural borders of their forests and the Grey Spine, Ostoya would have been overrun long ago. Still, the Bürach gained a firm foothold in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Darkfall}}", + "Two decades into the Ostoya-Bürach war, a terrible earthquake shook the Soma region. Something sinister underneath the ground was making itself known. The skies darkened over Ostoya as necrotic energy poured out of cracks in the earth.", + "To the shock of the local populace, the fissures that opened revealed long-buried ruins. The city of Nov Ostoya had apparently been built over the bones of an ancient metropolis that had sunk beneath the earth ages ago.", + "The Soman nobility sent expeditions to investigate these underground structures in the hopes of uncovering treasure or magical secrets that would help the war effort. Most of these groups did not return; the few that did had been reduced to stragglers, babbling hysterical tales of maze-like ruins, ravenous undead, and a dark shrine that spoke to their minds.", + "Eventually, the missing explorers returned, though as many would soon find out, they had been changed forever. They marched with an undead horde that rose in full force into Soma. The desperate Ostoyans then found themselves caught in a war on two fronts.", + "Stretched to breaking, the Ostoyans fell to drastic measures. A specialised company of soldiers descended into the abyss and held off the horde. Then, mages from Raevo collapsed the largest of the fissures, sealing the undead back underground. With that, the Ostoyans hoped to turn their efforts back to repelling the Bürach.", + "But the undead, it seemed, were not finished. One year later, a strange malady began to spread among the nobility. They died only to rise again\u2014as vampires.", + "The undead quickly overran the government and suppressed all opposition. Then they moved against Bürach. In the winter of the war's 25th year, the Bürach abandoned their forts in Ostoyan territory and retreated to their homeland.", + "To this day, Ostoya and Bürach remain at war, but now as rivals of equal strength. For every step one side takes into the other's territory, they are driven back. The two great powers stand at a deadlock.", + "Even now the supernatural darkening of Ostoya's sky persists. The youngest generation of the city of Nov Ostoya have never seen the sun. A perpetual night covers the whole land, only weakening to a dismal twilight near Ostoya's borders. Indeed, the people of the neighboring Charneault Kingdom consider Ostoya to begin where the light ends-though some fear that the border is encroaching year by year.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0083.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Raevan Secession and Civil War}}", + "The knowledge that vampires had taken over the nobility created a deep schism among the Ostoyan populace. Despite efforts to suppress them, the entire province of Raevo seceded from the Aristocracy.", + "The Ostoyans began an unusual civil war. While Raevo and Soma exchange violent skirmishes, the two sides still have a symbiotic relationship-for while Somans and Raevans hated each other, they hated the Bürach even more. Both sides took care not to annihilate a potential ally in the event the Empire should attempt a second invasion." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ostoyans", + "page": 130, + "entries": [ + "Ostoyans are a hardy folk, having long accepted the likelihood of a short life thanks to the ever-present threats of war, sickness, the cold, and the roaming undead. They value the simple life-a hot meal at the end of a long day's work and a mug of mead is reward enough for the lower classes.", + "Most Ostoyans are clannish, putting familial honour and bonds above life itself. The people suffered much under the Bürach Empire, now many of them consider the Soman nobility heroes for driving out the invaders. They follow the nobility without question, with only the secessionist Raevans as an exception.", + "A plethora of Seraphs have retained a foothold across the Etharis, but in truth, Ostoyans have faith in only one idol: Solyma, the Lady of Vengeance. Revenge is the only true religion in Ostoya. No Ostoyan believes in turning the other cheek. Indeed, forswearing vengeance is considered a weakness of character, bringing shame and a loss of face before society. An overly forgiving Ostoyan would surely be driven out of town by their own family.", + "Visitors from other lands would do well to acquaint themselves with local customs, and to keep wandering eyes and hands far from the peasants' daughters, lest they make an enemy for life. Even the vampiric nobility, who hold absolute sway over the lives of the peasants, take pains not to make their cruelty personal. For once wronged, Ostoyans pursue retribution single-mindedly.", + "Folk tales and sagas abound of entire families wiped out by disputes over land and grazing rights. To this day, long-standing family feuds occasionally require intercession from the nobles themselves, to prevent further loss of warm bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Provinces", + "page": 131, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Soma}}", + "The province of Soma is the seat of the Ostoyan government, or so the Somans like to believe. Here lies the capital city, Nov Ostoya, and its central keep, Blackharbour.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0084.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "When the first immigrants arrived in Ostoya, they immediately staked out certain areas for their own. The Volker family chose a place where the jagged seaside cliffs gave way to a beach and a natural harbour. It was a windblown area with strange red earth which they assumed to be clay. They founded the town of Nov Ostoya and raised a keep by the restless sea.", + "In time, Nov Ostoya became a hub for sea trading, fishing, and whaling. Lumberyards were erected at the nearby forests. As the roads lengthened and grew more developed, wealth began to flow into the town, which soon turned into a dense city filled with ornate towers and brooding sculptures. Nov Ostoya came to be known as the City of Gargoyles.", + "When the Bürach Empire invaded Ostoya, Soma was at the front lines of the war. While wealthy, their army was not as experienced as the Empire's seasoned soldiers, and they lost more battles than they won. The Bürach's encroachment into the province grew with each passing season, before retreating for the winter.", + "Matters worsened when the Darkfall led to widespread destruction. The inciting earthquake unearthed an ancient metropolis that the Somans had unwittingly built over. The City Below gave up its dead: hordes of zombies, wights, ghouls, and vampires emerged from the abyss to ravage the countryside.", + "Without drastic measures, it was clear that Ostoya would fall to this new threat. The nobility came up with a plan: they ordered a young Soman captain named Morgen Hund and his company to fight their way into the largest chasm and hold back the tide of undead.", + "Hund's company dutifully descended the crevice, destroying scores of undead along the way. When they had carried the battle deep into the abyss, the Raevo wizards used their most powerful spells to collapse the sides of the crevice, sealing both the undead and the soldiers within.", + "With the horde dealt with, the nobility took one day to honour their soldiers' sacrifice before turning their attention back to the Bürach.", + "But this was not the last they saw of Morgen Hund.", + "The Ostoyan captain had survived the collapse. He wandered deep in the underground city to escape the undead horde. During his travels, he found himself in a strange shrine dedicated to a forgotten god. The shrine spoke to him, offering him his fondest desire in exchange for his servitude. Hund replied, \"I wish for the power to destroy my oppressors.\"", + "The shrine glowed in the dark like a votive candle, then struck Hund down with a blast of sinister magic. \"Granted.\"", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0085.webp" + } + }, + "When he awoke days later, Hund had been changed into a vampire lord. He spent the better part of the year gathering an army of undead before returning to the surface.", + "Upon emerging Hund sought the Soman nobility, turning each one into vampires. He killed the Grand Duke and took his place, renaming himself Klaus Vorgen, Lord of Soma.", + "Once the gentry and nobility were all turned, they formed a united front against the Bürach. Bürach soldiers were shocked to see their dead comrades rising from the frozen battlefield and shambling towards them. After a single bitter season of war, the undead forced the Bürach to abandon their forts in Soma and return to their homeland.", + "After this victory, Grand Duke Vorgen continued to consolidate his power. He established the Crimson Court, the highest ruling body of Ostoya, and placed his closest allies in the highest circle of power. They ruled the land unchallenged for years until the Raevan Secession.", + "To date, some small fissures to the City Below remain open, and none really know what passes through. Come nightfall, the citizens lock themselves in their homes and taverns and wait for dawn. All travellers are warned: above all, do not wander Soma at night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "Soma's is a closed aristocracy, and most of its citizens live in grinding poverty.", + "The Crimson Court rules every aspect of Soma. Even the local branch of the criminal Ebon Syndicate does not operate without the Court's tacit approval, and take great care not to bite the hand that feeds.", + "The Crimson Court is composed of the seven leading nobles of Soma. While they are allies, no true loyalty exists among the vampiric ruling class. Each noble vies to sit at the head of the table, employing schemes that can take decades to bear fruit.", + "Currently, the Court is ruled by Grand Duke Drago Koshevek." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "Soma is a feudal society. The vampire nobility who hold Soma's wealth have divided control of the mines, the lumber, the craftsmen, and the fisheries amongst themselves. Meanwhile the human peasantry makes their living as best they can by fishing, mining, or farming. Trade typically flows through shipping lanes to distant lands, though of late there has been trouble with Bürach naval blockades." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "Grand Duke Drago Koshevek - Grand Duke Drago is a harsh, humourless, and often cruel Vampire Lord, even by the standards of the Soman vampire nobility. Five years ago he seized control of the court by deposing the previous Duke Olkov, whom he had painted as more of a bureaucrat than a nobleman.", + "A soldier by nature, he dreams of launching a grand campaign against the Bürach to finally end the Empire's enduring threat against his land. To that end, he has been amassing wealth to fund a massive army. His obsession with defeating Bürach has made him unpopular with the Crimson Court, though each noble is careful to keep their opinion to themselves.", + "Countess Katalina Vulpescu - Shrewd, confident, and flamboyant, the Countess is the exact opposite of the Grand Duke. She is an infamous member among the Crimson Court, known for hosting lavish and debauched parties at her estate. Any newcomer to the land is almost certain to be invited. These balls serve a purpose: they allow Vulpescu to spy on newcomers, gather information, make new allies, and dispose of would-be enemies. Anyone who meets Countess Vulpescu will remember her affable, charming personality, her sharp sword, and even sharper tongue.", + "Despite her lavish spending and appetites, the Countess is a consummate businesswoman who runs trade and crafts in Soma. She has earned Grand Duke Koshevek's grudging respect by funding his efforts to raise an army. Unbeknownst to the Grand Duke, however, the Countess has been undermining his campaign from the beginning, sometimes leaking information to their enemies in order to sabotage his endeavours.", + "The Chiropteran Behemoth - The Grand Duke's secret weapon, this bat-like humanoid monstrosity is the size of an adult dragon. During the day, it sleeps in the dome of the desecrated Vonsantra Cathedral. It possesses a limited intelligence and a fanatical loyalty to its creator, Koshevek\u2014when called for, it will fly unerringly to Koshevek's location. It is capable of unleashing an ear-splitting scream that can paralyse victims and can create a sphere of darkness to blind them. Even without these powers, its mighty jaws and sharp claws are a match for many a foe." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Blood Debt", + "entries": [ + "{@i Seven votes for one petition. Mayor Zardov stood quietly in the empty meeting chamber, facing the table where seven empty seats looked back at him. Today was an important day, perhaps the most important in his career. His petition to build a main road that would run through his town of Crow's Bend would finally be heard and voted upon.}", + "{@i He could scarcely believe he had made it this far. Normally, it would require payment of a pint of his own blood just to be heard. And to get approval, the measure would need a majority, four votes. The price he would have to pay for those votes\u2014well, that he had yet to hear.}", + "And so he waited for seven figures to fill those seven seats. And waited.", + "{@i And waited. Two hours later, the door opened and a minister entered. By his pale skin and red eyes, he was a vampire just like most nobles. He approached the mayor and wordlessly handed him a note before turning to leave. The mayor opened it, read it twice, and fell to his knees weeping.}", + "{@i Approved.}", + "{@i This victory would make his town a trade centre for the entire province. His family would live in luxury for years to come. \"Praise be to the heavens,\" he whispered. \"Praise be!\"}", + "{@i It was only three months later, when his only daughter received an invitation to a ball in Castle Blackharbour, that he realised the price of his success.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Raevo}}", + "Far to the north lies Soma's rival for control of all of Ostoya. Raevo is a province ruled by wizards, a magocracy that fights to abolish the Soman nobility and find a way to end the undead supremacy.", + "A delicate balance of power exists between the two provinces. While the Raevans are technically at war with the Somans, they are sometimes forced to work together to repel the Bürach Empire. Thus, both are incapable of destroying the other while their common enemy exists.", + "Raevans built their city of Castalore with incredible foresight\u2014they knew that they would one day be besieged, whether by an invading Bürach force or by their own countrymen, so they built their city as a fortress from its inception. Castalore sits atop a cliff and is shaped like a snake coiling upwards. High stone walls and a ten-ton steel portcullis protect the lower city. The higher one goes up the spiral, the more affluent the neighbourhood; at the very top sits Nightingale Tower, the magocracy's seat of power.", + "Raevo openly supports the Order of Dawn in their bid to fight the Crimson Court. Whether this support is entirely benevolent or merely pragmatic remains to be seen.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0086.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Raevo was founded by a young diviner, Lissandra, who dreamt she would one day raise a force that could defend Ostoya from those who would despoil it.", + "She followed her visions from her hometown of Voyd to the high cliffs to the north. Here she raised the settlement known as Castalore with her family, which grew into a fortified whaling town.", + "Though the town thrived, Lissandra herself grew withdrawn, spending her time looking into the mists across the sea. Eventually, she took a rowboat and vanished into the east.", + "Several years later, the townsfolk were surprised to see a lone, unmanned rowboat emerge from the mists and dock at the pier. In the boat was a wax-sealed envelope containing a note, which said that all who had the talent for magic should travel to the Ravencourt Sanctuary, if they wished to learn the craft. Most of the townsfolk thought it was just a hoax, but ten young men and women boarded the boat against their elders' wishes. The boat bore them away into the mist.", + "When they returned seven years later, they came home as wizards. But not all of them returned - one was missing, and the mages could not be made to tell what happened to their lost member.", + "The wizards improved the conditions of the town and eventually turned it into a city. They established themselves as leaders of the republic and fostered its economy. Every seven years, another boat would come from the mists bearing the same invitation. Those who had potential would go into the mists and return as mages\u2014but always, the Sanctuary kept one student as its due.", + "When news spread that the Soman nobility had become vampires, not all citizens fell in with the new regime. The few who rebelled took advantage of the aristocracy's war with the Bürach and settled in the northern province of Raevo. There they established ties with the existing government, forming a republic. By the time the Crimson Court could turn their full attention to the dissidents, Raevo was ready for them.", + "In the Ostoyan civil war, Soma possesses the larger army, composed of battle-hardened veterans from the war against Bürach and supplemented with strike teams of undead. On the other hand, Raevo has its wizards. Their magic enables them to match the greater numbers of the Somans and beguile soldiers into fighting each other. To deal with the undead horde, the Raevan mages turn to their strategic allies, the Order of Dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "While Raevo does not have mining resources as extensive as Soma, it does possess more arable land. Supplementing this by fishing and hunting, Raevans generally have a more stable food supply and thus a higher standard of living than their counterparts in Soma.", + "Where the Raevans possess their real edge is the burgeoning industry of crafting magical items. The Raevans greatly admire magic and have the highest concentration of wizards and alchemists in Ostoya. The skill of their artisans has generated fame for Raevo and their wares are highly sought after in other nations. In particular, golems are considered the pinnacle of craftsmanship in Raevo, though the prohibitive cost of making one makes their production rare. Still, any visitor to Castalore will doubtlessly marvel at the city's roving bands of golem honour guards.", + "Soma has enacted strict edicts against magical items and has blocked trade routes going to Raevo to weaken their economy, yet the mages have still found ways to smuggle goods in and out of the province. Finding out their trade secrets would certainly put one in the good graces of the Soman nobility." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Persons}}", + "The Order of Dawn - When the Crimson Court was established, a number of Somans fled their vampire overlords and settled in the sympathetic fledgling republic of Raevo. These dissidents settled in a fort outside of Castalore, where they formed a militia fully committed to the destruction of the undead and the liberation of Soma. Thus, was the Order of Dawn formed.", + "To call the Order fanatics would not be out of line. From childhood, each member is taught to hate the undead. Every such monster has been studied and dissected; their weaknesses carefully catalogued.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0087.webp" + } + }, + "While few in number, each member of the Order is trained and battle-ready. They are prepared to give their lives for their cause, and no vampire can expect mercy from them.", + "Currently, the Order is led by General Artemios Dulka, a Soman noble who abdicated his title to escape the vampire curse. In retaliation, the vampires massacred the entirety of his family that remained in Soma. A good man at heart, Dulka is driven by hatred towards the Soman Aristocracy and will stop at nothing to destroy the undead. He will attack any vampire on sight.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0088.webp" + } + }, + "Mina Taliesin, The Lady of Masks - First Minister of the Raevo Republic, Lady Taliesin is an enigma even to her own people. An archmage of immense power, she controls by proxy every industry and social organisation in Raevo. She also serves as the primary liaison between Raevo and the Ravencourt Sanctuary.", + "Taliesin gained her moniker from the metal face mask she wears at all times since the assassination attempt (suspected to be by the Soman nobility) that took her husband's life and left her partially blind and disfigured.", + "The mask, one of her own design, allows her to see, breathe, and speak normally while protecting her from any attempt to breach her mind.", + "A grand strategist, Taliesin has ruled for decades, successfully defending her rule against challengers from within and without the province. Her expansive spy network keeps her abreast of all potential dangers to the government. Rumours have it that she has a highly-placed contact within Soma itself, allowing her to sabotage the vampires' endeavours.", + "Lady Taliesin seeks to destroy the vampire aristocracy and control all of Soma. In her mind, this is the only way to be truly free of their corruption and the influence of the City Below. Only the common threat of the Bürach stays her hand.", + "The Keeper - Even more mysterious than Taliesin is the figure known as the Keeper of the Ravencourt Sanctuary. Some rumours state that he is Taliesin's resurrected husband. Others maintain he is an ancient, unaging wizard who aims to bring more mages into the world. A few even attribute a more sinister origin to him, that he is an extra-dimensional being who always keeps one soul as payment for every group he trains.", + "Only the Keeper knows the truth behind these things, and he holds his secrets close." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Besieging the Order", + "entries": [ + "{@i Such was the ferocity of the Order of Dawn that even the vampire nobility was wary of them. One story of their mettle comes from recent years, when the Grand Duke ordered the massacre of a village for failing to pay the correct taxes. Before it could reach the village, the Soman platoon was ambushed by a contingent of the Order of Dawn, who had somehow gotten wind of their plans.}", + "{@i In a fit of rage, the Grand Duke forgot the village and sent a Soman brigade led by vampires to attack the Order's stronghold. The vampires surrounded the fortress and laid a punishing assault for three days and three nights. Though the battle was desperate, the Order prevailed, slaying every single one of the soldiers and the undead.}", + "{@i A few days later, the Grand Duke received a letter from the Order's General Dulka. It contained but one line: \"Send more vampires.\"}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Other Locations of Interest}}", + "{@b {@i The Ravencourt Sanctuary}} - Miles from the Raevan shore, a permanent blanket of fog called the Mistwall obscures the horizon. This is the first line of defence of the island that holds the Ravencourt Sanctuary.", + "Little is known of the Sanctuary itself, and the mages who return from it will not be drawn into discussing it. All that historians have gleaned is that the Sanctuary is an academy and haven for mages. Some mages have alluded, with a longing sigh, to its vast libraries filled with tomes and spellbooks, or its laboratories with all manner of instruments primed for magical experimentation. Then they catch themselves and fall silent once more.", + "Until now, none have been able to uncover the secrets of the Sanctuary. Yet every seven years, like clockwork, a boat comes through the Mistwall bearing those who have graduated from the academy. Invitations to others deemed worthy are given out as well, and the boat bears them away.", + "Those who, by accident or design, end up in the Mistwall without an invitation wind up hopelessly lost in the fog. If they linger within, they are soon beset by monstrous sea serpents. The sheer number of broken ships that wash up at the Dire Shore stands as a testament to the dangers of the Mistwall.", + "{@b {@i The Black Mire}} - In the eastern portion of Ostoya, near the Dire Shore, a forest of aspens, willows, and oaks give way to fetid wetlands full of slow-moving, brackish water.", + "The Black Mire has not been thoroughly explored. Most cartographers are forced to turn back due to the treacherous terrain, bad weather, illness, or swamp monsters that accost them as they travel. Many an adventurer has met their end in the swamp's murky embrace.", + "Stories persist that covens of hags dwell within the far reaches of the swamp, and that they are willing to make bargains with those who come searching for them.", + "One must beware when dealing with hags, however\u2014often the payment they demand is something one is not willing to part with.", + "{@b {@i The City Below}} - Anyone who walks through Soma long enough will encounter a deep fissure in the earth.", + "Those brave enough to descend find themselves in a labyrinthine ruin running throughout the land. This is the City Below, an ancient metropolis whose original name is now lost to time.", + "Those who brave the broken streets and ruined buildings of the necropolis will find much to discover. The entire city complex lies in a massive cave system. On the cavern ceiling dwell large glowing insects that form strange constellations. The city itself is filled with ruined buildings: temples, arenas, parks, docks, even orphanages.", + "But nothing lives in the City Below itself. A strange negative energy pervades the entire metropolis, sustaining its massive population of undead. Zombies, ghouls, wraiths, and ghasts abound\u2014worse still dwell in its central districts. Few who enter the City Below leave it unchanged.", + "According to legend, an ancient intelligence dwells in one particular glowing shrine somewhere in the city. This entity was responsible for turning the Soman Aristocracy into vampires. 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Yesterday, a boat had come through there, bearing home nine souls who had left Castalore for the Sanctuary seven years ago.", + "But there were originally ten who made the journey. Of that number, her Oglaf was the one who did not return.", + "She had begged each one to tell her what had happened to her son. Each one would shake his head and walk away. Truly, mages loved their secrets more than their friends and family.", + "So be it then. If they would not tell her, she would find out herself. Marilde pushed the boat into the sea and hauled herself in. Then she began to row towards the fog.", + "They told her this would not work. They said she was rowing to her death, that she would perish before even reaching the isle. But what mother could stand not knowing what had become of her child? What mother would not try?", + "So, she rowed, and after an hour, the Mistwall hovered before her.", + "The water rippled and Marilde gasped, turning her head. A massive serpent emerged from the sea, its gaze as green as the shallow sea. All breath left her lungs.", + "It did not roar; it made no sound. It simply looked at her.", + "Marilde dropped to her knees in the flat-bottom boat. She tasted salt on her lips but paid it no heed. Her gaze never strayed from the green eyes of the sea serpent. Their gazes remained locked together, until some silent command drew the monster back into the deep.", + "When the City Watch came for her in their own rowboats, they found Marilde curled inside her own vessel, clutching her head, whispering her son's name." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Charneault Kingdom", + "page": 139, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0093.webp" + } + }, + "Hidden behind the Magical Forest of the Grove Maze, the Charneault Kingdom was once a land of honour and spirituality, with a deep connection to nature. Its countless rivers, lakes, and forests are regularly engulfed in a magical mist, which hides just as many castles and fortified villages. But now it is a land of broken vows, dark tales, and terrifying creatures lurking in the night. While the last elven city of Tol Leyemil faces a coup by the Dark Elves, King Thibault de Sauveterre can barely hold the kingdom together as he seeks a cure for the curse which the treacherous Dark Elves cast on his daughter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landscape", + "page": 139, + "entries": [ + "The Charneault Kingdom is a beautiful land nested between mountain, forest, and sea. To the northeast, a network of hills and groves called the Grove Maze cuts the kingdom off from the rest of Etharis and in particular, the Bürach. To the northwest lies the base of the Rockteeth Mountains sheltering the huge Elven city of Tol Leyemil. The kingdom's southwest is dominated by the rocky ocean coast, inhabiting the Waterteeth, a dangerous chain of misty swamps and islands.", + "The wind mainly blows from the sea, driving clouds along the rivers to the north, where they hit the Rockteeth and the Grove Maze. There they fall as torrential rains, feeding the many springs and streams that flow back down towards the centre of the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Grove Maze}}", + "The Grove Maze is a range of wooded hills where adventurers easily get lost. It is said that the groves themselves move, while the rivers dry up or flood without warning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Thousand Rivers}}", + "The heart of the Charneault Kingdom is studded with hills, between which countless rivers flow. Where hills suddenly give way to a valley, rivers will converge and form a lake that remains covered in mist for most of the year." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Mist}}", + "Said to originate from the Temple of the Mists in the south of the region, the mist will mysteriously appear and disappear in different areas, but almost always giving rise to magical manifestations." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0094.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History of the Charneault Kingdom", + "page": 140, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Caer Neiada, the Land of the Rivers}}", + "Elves had settled in the region many centuries before the arrival of humans.", + "The name Charneault derives from the name the elves used to call the region, \"Caer Neiada\" which means \"the land of countless rivers\"." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Arrival of the First Men}}", + "During the Era of Expansion, many tribes attempted to cross the Grove Maze. Only a few, led by the most level-headed and honourable leaders, were granted passage by the spirits of the forest, keeping the more barbaric tribes at bay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b First Contact with the Elves}}", + "The first tribes settled in the northeastern part of Caer Neiada where there were fewer rivers and more fields, facilitating the development of agriculture. After some time, they pushed toward the centre and finally encountered the elves in the heart of the river land. Relations between the two races were hostile at best, culminating in a war that would last generations and see the fall of the elven kingdoms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The rise of King Aymeric}}", + "After an age of relentless war and the burning of the forests, the elven Lord Thuridan Sarador formed a delegation to personally negotiate with the humans. In what still is known as the Noble Sacrifice, he offered them his life in exchange for an end to the war, the security of Tol Leyemil, and the creation of a pact to share the land as equals.", + "The human warlords refused the pact at first, finding themselves in a commanding position and the elves almost defeated. However, it was the now exalted king of legend, Aymeric Noblecoeur, who raised his voice and fought for peace between the two peoples. Warchief Aymeric called attention to the wars between humans and the rest of the world and how they brought bloodshed and grief for all involved. From the near extinction of the gnomes to the destruction of the dragonborn's homeland, humanity had fallen far from the virtues of honour and justice. King Aymeric remarked that if they continue this war, they would be no different from the other human tribes of Etharis. With much work and every kind of diplomacy, Aymeric Noblecoeur at last convinced the other warlords to end the war, unify the tribes as one kingdom, and share the responsibilities of the land with the elves through the Pact of the Sacred Land. For this great and noble achievement he was crowned by both humans and elves as King Aymeric Noblecoeur, the first king of Charneault." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Pact of the Sacred Land}}", + "The Pact of the Sacred Land outlines the peace between humans and elves, and their respective responsibilities in sharing the land.", + "It decrees that the king of Charneault, and each king that would come after him, must send his first daughter to the elven shamans, who will train her in their ways. The daughter is taken to serve in the Temple of the Mists for the rest of her days. The exact tasks she fulfils in the temple have never been revealed to any elf or human outside the Circle of Bondmakers. All attempts to circumvent this tribute have brought disaster upon the people of Charneault and so it is still upheld diligently to this day.", + "The pact between the two peoples also involves a clear distribution of the tasks necessary to protect the Charneault Kingdom. The Elves promised to help in appeasing the Spirits of Nature, responsible for strange and supernatural manifestations, wherever they happened. To put their words into action, they created the Circle of Bondmakers, a community of elven shamans who reside within the temple of mist and regularly wander the Kingdom to restore or strengthen their bond with the spirits, wherever they might cause trouble.", + "In return, the humans promised to maintain a permanent force of knights across the entire kingdom, with the exception of Tol Leyemil, to protect both the population and nature itself. Swearing to defend the forests their ancestors burned to the ground. They also promised to help elven refugees to migrate from outside the kingdom to Tol Leyemil. At that time several Knight Chapters were founded and assigned specific missions, such as patrolling the kingdom, guarding the borders, guarding the area surrounding Tol Leyemil, and escorting the Bondmakers.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0095.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Dark Elf Curse}}", + "After centuries of peaceful existence between the Elves and Men of the Kingdom, relations took a grim turn as the elven population of Tol Leyemil became divided. As the rest of Etharis fell into darkness, more elves began to return to their homeland, preaching the heinous nature of humankind.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Errants of the Grove", + "entries": [ + "{@i This Knight Chapter is responsible for the Grove Maze, the rolling forest that separates the Charneault Kingdom from the rest of Etharis. They therefore chose to name themselves Errants of the Grove, as they spend most of their time wandering the Grove Maze in order to both push back any threat and welcome elven refugees. Tales speak of these knights holding a bridge on their own thanks to magical anomalies, posing riddles to wanderers attempting to gain passage to the Charneault Kingdom.}" + ] + }, + "The situation worsened within the elven city when some elven leaders expressed greater ambitions over the land of the Kingdom. Claiming that Caer Neiada had been an elven territory for far longer than it had been inhabited by humans. They called for a retaking of their territory reserved for the elves beyond Tol Leyemil, to help spread the population which had come to the city. Factions developed for and against these claims. One of the most vindictive of these factions was the Dark Elves, who counted many sorcerers among their number. Impatient with the slow shift of opinion in favour of expansion, the Dark Elves seized the initiative in an attempt to escalate the situation.", + "What followed became known as the Dark Elf Curse, and caused endless grief to the most sensitive hearts of the human and elven populations.", + "Dark Elf thieves retrieved a book of forbidden spells from which Lord Sorcerer Diyanthar, the mightiest of the Dark Elf sorcerers, learned to take control of the Spirits of Nature, an act considered sacrilege by the elves. They enacted a ritual that would use the Mist to convey their enchantments across the Kingdom, defiling the very roots of the land and creating an opening for sorcerers to take control of spirits. The Dark Elves' leaders intended to bind the Spirits of Nature against their will to fight in the war to retake all of Caer Neiada. However, to accomplish such a task, they needed to sacrifice a pure heart. They seized the opportunity when the new king, Thibault de Sauveterre, came to Tol Leyemil to offer his daughter, Princess Tiphaine de Sauveterre, in keeping with the pact. A group of Dark Elves, disguised as the princess' official escort from Tol Leyemil, kidnapped the princess. They did indeed bring her to the Temple of Mists, but once there, Dark Elf sorcerers began their ritual with the princess at its nexus. Soon a dark mist appeared above the temple and alarmed the city of Tol Leyemil. By then it was too late to stop the ritual. Everything would have worked according to Diyanthar's plans, had not a valiant knight intervened.", + "Ser Guilhem le Preux is one of the most renowned knights of the Charneault Kingdom. He is first known for having sworn two mystic oaths with powerful spirits. But what made him truly renowned was his honorable yet unsatisfied love for Princess Tiphaine. Despite the Pact of Sacred Land, he asked for her hand and begged her royal father not to send her to the Temple of Mist. The princess was said to secretly return Guilhem's love, but neither would dare to go against the word of King Thibault. The king was deeply saddened by the situation as he felt in his heart that their love was true. But as king, he could not abandon the ancient pact, for fear of the consequences.", + "When Ser Guilhem heard the king's decree, he swore an oath to never love another than Princess Tiphaine and to live a life of a knight errant. But a short time after he left, the spirits with whom he had taken an oath contacted him to warn him that the princess was in grave danger.", + "He made haste to Tol Leyemil and found the group of Dark Elves sailing towards the Temple of Mists with her. He followed them and, thanks to his renewed magical powers, managed to reach the temple shortly after the ritual started. Gathering all his courage, he fought his way through the Dark Elf escort and managed to strike a blow to Diyanthar. The ritual was interrupted, but both Guilhem and Diyanthar were caught, alongside Princess Tiphaine, in a magical explosion when the ritual collapsed.", + "Of the ten elven shamans who were sent to the Temple of Mists to find out what happened, only the Grand Shaman Aethorion returned. He did not bring good news. The ritual had indeed been interrupted, but its effects had not been completely prevented, and from that day forth the Mist was unstable. Sometimes grey as it had ever been, it can also take on a dark taint which proves extremely dangerous; wherever it appears, it throws the Spirits of Nature into turmoil, making their manifestations far more dangerous. Dark tales of villages slaughtered by monstrous creatures led by Dark Elf sorcerers and bewitched dark knights began to spread in the land.", + "The Dark Elves and their allies fled from Tol Leyemil and headed to the dead city of Tol Kerdywel, hiding their movements with the Dark Mist. It is said that by doing so, they were following Diyanthar's last orders. No one apart from them knows what these orders were, but knowing their destination is enough to raise grave concerns\u2014Tol Kerdywel is known to be the place where a lich princess lies, vanquished and banished ages ago by the elves of old.", + "There is no certainty about the fate of Princess Tiphaine and Ser Guilhem, but both have apparently been seen as apparitions in the Mists, calling for help to lift their curse. As for Diyanthar, he also seems to be trapped in the Mist, as no trace of him could be found anywhere in the Kingdom. But that does not mean he has become harmless, as each time he is seen in the mist, dark creatures appear shortly after..." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "People and Living beings", + "page": 143, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The People of the Charneault Kingdom}}", + "A fervent love for the land is the feature that best defines the people of the Charneault Kingdom. From the lower classes to the rich families there is a common saying: \"Do not spoil, or be foiled.\" Many people devotedly work in agriculture or fishing the rivers, and nature usually has returned their care, rewarding the hard worker with heavy yields if he treats his land kindly.", + "The faith in the Spirits of Nature has become quite strong among the lower classes, who believe that not thanking the local Spirits is the best way to attract the Mist and troubles. This has sadly become even more strongly believed with the arrival of the Dark Mist, and not without good reasons. The life of a farmer had been relatively safe for generations but now it is far more dangerous. As the Mist intensifies, the most superstitious do not dare to go to the fields when the Mist is near, or signs of it, dark or not. This has led to disruption of agriculture in the entire kingdom and led to shortages, something unseen for many decades.", + "With the population in turmoil, the Kingdom turned to the knights for protection. Facing popular clamour, King Thibault authorised an increase in the numbers of each Knight Chapter in an attempt to restore order and the feeling of security. Knighthood being admired among the populous, it did not take long for many new applicants to be knighted, especially by the most ambitious Knight Chapters. However, this influx of new knights has also increased rivalry between Knight Chapters, and quarrels between opposing knights and their families have become frequent.", + "All in all, the people of the Kingdom are people used to enduring a life of labour and service to a higher cause." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0096.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Knighthood}}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Quest", + "entries": [ + "Knighthood is a highly codified institution in the Charneault Kingdom. Any squire willing to become a knight must first arm themself and leave their home on a quest. They bear a blank shield during their quest until they have accomplished their first deed of bravery. Once achieved, the squire can assert the right to bear a coat of arms on their shield. If the squire helped in some way to fulfill the mission assigned to a Chapter, they can then wear the arms of that Chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Mystic Oath", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes during their quest, a knight might meet a Spirit of Nature and gain their trust through their noble acts and behaviour. The most renowned knights are those who have manage to enter the service of such a Spirit by taking an oath to protect and serve them until the Spirit chooses to release them.", + "In return, the knight is blessed with powers that vary widely depending on the Spirit to which the oath was taken.", + "Those few knights achieving such prowess are also granted a place on the Royal Council, a select council of knights that report directly to the king and who he trusts with the most important of envevours." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Elves}}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bond with nature", + "entries": [ + "The bond with nature has always been stronger for the elves than any other race of Etharis. From the many generations spent living in connection with nature, the elves have acquired many skills and deep knowledge. However, they have also developed a powerful sense of superiority towards humans, who are unable to feel the beating pulse of the world. Many elves suspect some significance in the fact that the gradual Rotting of the World has mostly coincided with the rise of humanity in Etharis. This has of course deepened the enmity between humans and other races, an enmity that has spread all over the world to varying degrees." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Decline and decadence", + "entries": [ + "According to wise, ancient elves, the fact that Spirits of Nature are rarely seen elsewhere in Etharis is due to the Rotting of the World. Apart from a handful of locations hidden in the most remote parts of Etharis, the Charneault Kingdom seems to be the last region of the world where the Spirits of Nature are sometimes visible. Thus is it no surprise that only in Charneault are the elves openly maintaining bonds with the Spirits.", + "However the Rotting of the World has not left elves untouched, even in the protected land of Caer Neiada. Some have developed deviant behaviour and ideologies that threaten the cohesion of what remains of the elven civilization." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Spirits of Nature}}", + "Mystical creatures, usually {@condition invisible} to humans, the Spirits of Nature are supposed to be present everywhere at all times according to the elven sacred texts. They are manifestations of the raw magical energy inhabiting water, earth, rocks, plants, and trees.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Maintaining balance between mystical forces", + "entries": [ + "When the Mist falls upon a place, sometimes it will arouse manifestations from the nearby Spirits. The Spirits are very sensitive to the feelings of living beings in their territory and will react accordingly. Sometimes their manifestations are indirectly beneficial to inhabitants, but other times, when the spirit senses turmoil, it will react poorly. From mazes in which people can be lost for hours or even days, to illusions that trap people or curse them, the tales of malicious or dangerous manifestations have long stopped being counted.", + "Such situations have to be handled sooner or later, as they will otherwise almost always lead to the manifestation of monstrous creatures, set off by the anxious spirit. It is rare for the situation to go this far, but when it does only the intervention of an elven Bondmaker escorted by Vermeil Knights can settle the situation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0097.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dark Spirits", + "entries": [ + "There are beings that none wish to mention too often: tales of creatures that should not exist, and of people that did exist... but vanished. When the Dark Mist spreads too far and too thick, creatures of darkness appear and spread terror. From werewolves to giant spiders, the tales are plentiful, and many of them are based on reality.", + "Such is the power of the dark magic that corrupts the noble Spirits of Nature and exploits their power. It is not a threat to be taken lightly, and King Thibault de Sauveterre has recently reinforced the Wind Walkers, the Knight Chapter in charge of scouting the land and carrying messages. The ability to respond quickly is a key asset in protecting the people against such dangerous manifestations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0098.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Provinces", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Charneault Kingdom}}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The First King, Aymeric Noblecoeur", + "entries": [ + "The name of Aymeric Noblecoeur has lasted through the centuries as the paragon of inner nobility. His honorable reputation is matched only by his physical stature. Tales of his height are so numerous that some even call him Aymeric Géantcoeur, the Giant-King. Other tales describe his sword, said to be the largest blade ever forged. The truth of these tales doesn't really matter though. Above all Noblecoeur is remembered for the Pact of Sacred Land that he signed with the elves of Tol Leyemil.", + "By gathering the human people of Caer Neiada under his authority, Noblecoeur ended decades of rivalry and conflict, enabling the human tribes to be a unified kingdom and end the conflict with the elves. This is what actually tipped the scales in favour of armistice and finally led to peace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i The Glorious Growth}}", + "Once a gathering of disparate tribes that had settled in Caer Neiada, over time Charneault developed into a powerful and wealthy kingdom. After the Pact of Sacred Land, the kingdom's population and wealth grew rapidly. Castles were constructed, and the roads to connect them. The most famous of these is Castle Lamesdhonneur, the capital of the kingdom, built between huge waterfalls. The network of new roads between settlements, guarded by the Knight Chapters, allowed people to travel safely and push the boundaries of the kingdom. Yet no one dared to settle too close to the dark area of Tol Kerdywel or in the forests surrounding the Temple of the Mists.", + "The Knight Chapters grew during this time, each chapter managing particular aspects of the kingdom's needs in order to maintain its course of progress." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "The Charneault Kingdom has always valued greatness of soul and heart above bloodlines. When the Kings dies or feels his time has passed, the Royal Council gathers to appoint his successor. As the Royal Council is composed of the most valiant knights, the new king is usually chosen from within their number. Succession to the throne is granted to the knight who has shown the most nobility in the service of the Kingdom. The most valuable deeds that determine the new king are swearing oaths with Spirits and the accomplishment of daring quests. The Knight Chapters are powerful actors within the kingdom's politics, and their Chapter Masters are the most valiant and renowned knights. This positions them as obvious candidates for the throne.", + "One of the most influential Chapters among the knights are the Severe Templars. Once a minor entity, they rapidly grew in influence when the threat of Dark Elves emerged. Today they openly despise the elven civilization and would gladly revive the ancestral war. They consider Mystic Oaths to be foul sorcery and swear by force of arms alone. This state of mind aligns with their mission, which consists of maintaining law and order. They have strongholds near most important cities and castles in the kingdom, from which they send out their patrols. It is whispered in hushed voices throughout the land that the Severe Templars' Chapter Master Hermand le Sévère, who unsuccessfully competed toe-to-toe with Thibault de Sauveterre for the succession to the throne, is secretly plotting his revenge to take control of the kingdom. The Vermeil Guards are another major Knight Chapter of the kingdom.", + "Their sacred duty is to escort the Bondmakers, elven shamans, as they assist the kingdom to reinforce the bonds with the Spirits of Nature and thus maintain the peace. Only the most virtuous and devoted knights are accepted into this chapter, as it requires a true faith in the Pact of Sacred Land and in the symbiosis established between elves, humans, and nature. This mutual faith between the protector knights and the shamans grants superhuman capabilities to the knights. Once knighted, they wear vermeil armour\u2014silver overlaid with gold\u2014as a sign of respect and allegiance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "The Charneault Kingdom's economy relies heavily on agriculture and fishing. Hunting is limited by the great turmoil it provokes among the Spirits of Nature. Fishing, meanwhile, can be focused on intensively thanks to the many streams that weave their way through the kingdom. The Rockteeth mountains also house several mines that supply the kingdom's craftsmen, including the elven artisans of Tol Leyemil.", + "Exchange between the Charneault Kingdom and the outer world becomes less and less each year, as the Grove Maze is a barrier not worth crossing unless there is considerable profit to be had. The days when elves regularly travelled between Caer Neiada and other parts of Etharis are long gone and all but forgotten, and nowadays the Charneault Kingdom is almost an autarky." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Persons and Locations}}", + "{@b {@i King Thibault de Sauveterre}} - Crowned only five years ago, the new king struggled to claim the throne in the face of dire competition from Hermand le Sévère, Chapter Master of the Severe Templars. Thibault prevailed by only a single vote. Even though he has a good reputation among the people, he has had to deal with many disruptions in the kingdom, not least of which is the reluctance of the other Knight Chapters. These travails would have been enough alone, without the recent events of the Dark Elf Curse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The First Oath of Ser Guilhem le Preux", + "entries": [ + "{@i {@b This is only one of the many short accounts of how Ser Guilhem le Preux took his first oath and gained his first title of Guilhem Vif-argent, the fastest knight of the kingdom.}}", + "{@i After weeks of wandering in the distant island of Ian Calethyr, either guided or led astray by whispers in the mist, Ser Guilhem finally reached a hidden sanctuary on the island's highest peak, just above a huge, rocky chasm. As he approached the sanctuary, the whispers became even more insistent, but the knight still could not see any of the disappeared children he was tasked to retrieve. The voices posed an enigma, calling for action. A strong wind rose.}", + "{@i \"What is the truest act of faith towards a power that has no voice, no wings, no teeth, no mouth, and yet screams, flies, bites, whispers?\"}", + "{@i The knight stood in the howling wind for a long moment, and then, at once, he rushed towards the edge and jumped into the wind.}", + "{@i And the wind took him.}" + ] + }, + "{@b {@u Tol Leyemil, the last elven free city}}", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0099.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "The origins of the elven settlement of Caer Neiada are lost to the night of time, as is the construction date of Tol Leyemil. However, many elves claim that Tol Leyemil is the most ancient elven city on this side of the Great Sea, and the city's impressive, convoluted, and worn-out architecture stands as proof of its immemorial age.", + "Detailed history of Tol Leyemil and the elves of Caer Neiada is hard to come by as the elves themselves don't like to share their history, or indeed their city, with humans. History books probably exist in the ancient libraries of the city, but they are well guarded and no human has been allowed to visit them to this day.", + "Even if the Green Elves, who prefer to live in communion with raw nature, are indeed the first elven group to inhabit Caer Neiada and have been the largest population in the city until recently, Tol Leyemil has always been a cosmopolitan place.", + "Elves of all origins have been freely accepted and welcomed since time immemorial, and this has further reinforced the legitimacy of the political system of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "The city of Tol Leyemil and its surroundings are ruled by Achen Elavain, which could be translated in the common tongue as The Assembly of the Elves\". It is a gathering of randomly designated elven citizens, who lead the city for a tenure of 20 years. Such a tenure is not overly-long for the elves, who can live for centuries. This system aims as much as possible to prevent personal ambitions from getting in the way of the greater good of the elven civilization.", + "Although not part of the Achen Elavain, the shamans, especially Bondmakers, are nonetheless important and influential actors in Tol Leyemil thanks to their unequalled ability to transmit the messages of nature. They are always represented in the official gatherings of the Assembly of Elves, although their opinions are strictly consultative. The Grand Shaman Aethorion is renowned even among shamans for his wisdom and foresight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "Much like the humans of the Charneault Kingdom, the elves rely heavily on fishing for their subsistence. Unlike the humans, however, they do not only fish in the rivers. As Tol Leyemil is a short river cruise to the sea, many fishing vessels come and go along the coast. The coast also shelters many well-maintained orchards that benefit from the temperate climate and provide heavy yields of fruits that are used for food and wines, the recipes for which are well-guarded secrets of the elven growers.", + "Trade between Tol Leyemil and the Charneault Kingdom used to flourish. The elves rely on Charneault cereals to feed their surging population, while humans of the Kingdom buy fruits, fine beverages, and sea fish from the elves. Though the demand still exists, things have worsened since the events of the Dark Elf Curse. Even if war has not returned, trust between elves and humans has been damaged, and trade has suffered as a result." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Persons and Locations}}", + "{@b {@i Aethorion, Green Elf Grand Shaman}} - One of the mightiest sorcerers of his time, if not the very mightiest, Aetherion is the leader of the elven shamans, a renowned Bondmaker who walked the land for many decades. He is reputed to have the strongest connection to the Spirits of Nature ever seen, and through this to have gained the gift of foresight. His advice is given great weight by the Elven Assembly, to the continuing consternation of his main rival, Diyanthar.", + "{@b {@i Diyanthar, Dark Elf Lord Sorcerer}} - Ambitious, talented, and charismatic, Lord Sorcerer Diyanthar acquired an influential position in record time in Tol Leyemil. Some would argue that this meteoric rise was not unrelated to his skill with the magic of mind manipulation, a controversial branch of magical studies. His insatiable curiosity led him to delve deep into forbidden magical territory and pushed him to plot and execute the treason by the Dark Elves (and other elven followers) known as the Dark Elf Curse.", + "{@b {@i Thaelkinei, the Lich Princess}} - Thaelkinei was a wise and beautiful elven princess of ancient times. Only the oldest elven books contain any reference to her. In those ancient times, when the world was mainly inhabited by elves who themselves were still a young race, the elves made great progress in their insatiable search for knowledge. Thaelkinei was a sorceress who went too far in that search and disregarded the sacred bond between magic and nature.", + "When they discovered ways to control nature through magic, most elven sorcerers and sorceresses understood that they had found a limit that must not be crossed. To avoid catastrophe, they forbade the use of what would later be called dark magic. However, Thaelkinei was proud, even for an elf, and refused to stop studying. Her royal lineage, her thirst for power, and her deep cunning drove her to push even further. She conceived an immeasurably powerful spell, the Web of Ascendancy, that aimed not simply to control parts of nature or particular Spirits, but the entire land itself. She cast the spell from her castle of Tol Kerdywel, granting herself almost godlike powers: she could change the very form of the land or control any living creature in the region of Tol Kerdywel.", + "Only the alliance of several elven kingdoms from across the world was enough to counter the threat Thaelkinei posed, and the gathered elven sorcerers managed to create a counterspell. Even then, they could not completely overcome Thaelkinei's spell, so instead were forced to use another even more powerful forbidden spell: the Curse of Unchanging, a powerful magical web that engulfed the area of Tol Kerdywel and bound every living thing inside in a magical sleep. It was as if time had stopped entirely, for the people, the flora, and the fauna. This terrible spell still holds in Tol Kerdywel, and despite the danger, the region's supposedly unguarded wealth has attracted the boldest adventurers.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0100.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Other Notable Locations}}", + "{@b {@i The Temple of the Mists}} - At the south of the Charneault Kingdom lies the source of the Mists that regularly cover the land. The heart of the region is occupied by an ancient volcano, and the Temple of the Mists itself lies in what remains of its caldera, worn down by eons of erosion.", + "Although the crater still dominates the landscape, it is often hidden, at least in part, by the Mists. The intricate network of rivers, lakes and other streams that abound all around the volcano make it even harder to find one's way to the temple.", + "Therefore it is no surprise that no one foolish enough to attempt to reach the temple without invitation ever returns. Many in the Charneault Kingdom say that those who ventured to the temple were bewitched by malevolent Spirits, while others say that they actually found the temple, but are imprisoned there forevermore.", + "The only people capable of locating the Temple of Mists without guidance are the elven shamans that regularly perform rituals there.", + "They are bound to silence and will not willingly share the way to the temple. As yet no one has tried to force them, as they are powerful sorcerers.", + "A ceremony is regularly held in the temple to release the Mists. Many tales and stories speak of what the ceremony entails, and why the Mists are released on the Kingdom, but the truth is known only to the highest elven authorities and they will not share the secret. All they revealed when the Pact of Sacred Land was made was that the Mists must be released from the temple or the entire region would surely be thrown into darkness.", + "{@b {@i Tol Kerdywel}} - The western part of the Charneault Kingdom is a place even more dangerous than the Temple of Mists. Indeed it is a wicked land where the trees have no leaves and the waters are dark as night. This cursed land is dominated by the dead city of Tol Kerdywel, where Thaelkinei, the Lich Princess, lies dormant.", + "{@b {@i Dark Oak Grove}} - A halfling caretaker and her many companions once tended a wondrous forest of towering black oak trees on the outskirts of Tol Kerdywel. In her capable hands the grove flourished, and travelers from across the kingdom came to admire the wild sanctuary of rare and beautiful flora and fauna. In her spare time, the halfling took in sick and injured animals and nursed them back to health, maintained the underground springs, and tended to the trees, who she maintained whispered secrets of old to her.", + "However, travellers today will find no such splendour. The grove has become a place of death and decay. Its once-magnificent oaks have rotted from the inside out, spotted with mushrooms and furred tendrils.", + "The burbling springs that used to flow abundantly have turned to stagnant mires filled with quicksand and waterborne insects. The scent of wildflowers and pine has turned to rotting wood and the decaying corpses of half-eaten creatures. The animals of the grove in the time of the halfling fled shortly after her disappearance, and those that stayed became prey for the new predators who took up residence. Those who have attempted to cultivate the grove and restore its former beauty find that introduced species are eaten or perish from disease, plants wither and die from the now-salty soil, and the water is brackish and undrinkable.", + "Some say a terrible bargain was negotiated in order for such a foul place to persist, while others maintain that the grove is an extension of Tol Kerdywel. One thing is certain though: those who venture into Dark Oak Grove return permanently altered, as if the decay and stagnation have settled into their very being. They are plagued with dreams of death and cruelty, and often experience vivid hallucinations of being a walking corpse. Regardless of their destination, wise travellers avoid the grove at all costs.", + "{@b {@i The Shaded Haven}} - Settled by Kainen Alabaster, the Shaded Haven is a small lakeside village that serves as a sanctuary to many lycanthropes who have recently turned. The settlement boasts thriving fishing and agriculture, but export is limited to the neighbouring towns and villages within the Charneault Kingdom. Physicians can access the village's herb depository for medicinal ingredients, and use the crafting facilities there to make various elixirs and remedies. Some of the herbs grown in the depository are particularly rare and potent, and care must be exercised when mixing them. The depository's seer, Grechia, tends to the plants and is able to source cuttings of rare herbs for a small fee. Lycanthropes researching a cure for their curse frequently pillage the depository, much to the annoyance of Grechia and the village's physicians." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Valikan Clans", + "page": 152, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0102.webp" + } + }, + "Far to the North, at the frozen edge of the continent, lies Grarjord, the homeland of the Valikan. Each day, the hardy folk who dwell there face the dangers of the elements, the harshness of their faiths, and numerous wars fought in the name of their beliefs. Life is short among the Great Clans.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landscape", + "page": 152, + "entries": [ + "The six clans of the Valikan subsist in one of the harshest regions in the world.", + "The southernmost part of Grarjord is still temperate, holding vast pine forests bounded by snow-covered mountains. Beyond the forests stretches the tundra known as the Pale March. Minor tribes survive here, hunting reindeer and other wild game.", + "At the northern edge of the Pale March lies a restless ice sea where dwell leviathans and other deadly creatures. Further northeast, closest to the North Pole, is Volgen, a frozen land where originates a strange and deadly phenomenon known as coldfire. In recent years, the coldfire crisis has connected Volgen to the mainland via an icy land bridge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History of the Valikan", + "page": 152, + "entries": [ + "The clans maintain their history mostly through oral tradition, but in the Era of Expansion skalds made an effort to collect it all into a single work called the Lord Edda. This manuscript lists the history, poetry, and legends of the Valikan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Primordial Land}}", + "According to legend, in the early days of the world mortals could not survive in the northern lands as they were occupied by elementals with godlike power. The domains of fire, water, air, and earth shifted the region so much that it was in a constant state of flux.", + "Chief of the elementals was Gormadraug, the Great Prismatic Wyrm, a serpent of colossal size, strength, and powers beyond any other primordial.", + "All the other elementals bowed to it as their prince. Where Gormadraug walked, coldfire erupted, consuming all living things." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Tale of Kentigern}}", + "It came to pass that a hero rose up to be a champion of mortals. Kentigern of the Wastes, seeking an end to the nomadic lifestyle of his tribe, headed north with six companions: the sorceress Rune, Sýr the Seven-Bladed, Völgr Clad-in-Iron, Limgri Lightbringer, Morgöng Shadestrider, and Mithra of the Silver Harp.", + "The Seven Heroes travelled into the northlands, seeking to tame the region for settlement. After numerous battles against a horde of elementals, they faced off against the Great Wyrm Gormadraug itself.", + "The Great Wyrm promptly swallowed them all. But even in the belly of the beast, all was not lost. The Seven discovered that Gormadraug's heart was close to its stomach. While Mithra played her harp to lull the Wyrm to sleep, Sýr, Völgr, and Kentigern drove their blades into the monster's heart. Thus was Gormadraug defeated.", + "With the blessings of their ancestors, the heroes used the monster's body to form new lands.", + "Its flesh became the land, its spine the mountains, its scales gems and precious metals, and its blood the frost-covered sea.", + "Thus was the North tamed. The ice receded from the land, and animals and vegetation grew among the snow. Before long, the mortal races emigrated to Grarjord and founded their own tribes. Six clans arose, each one taking on the name of one of the legendary heroes that killed the Great Wyrm.", + "Yet the legends also state that Gormadraug was not truly defeated\u2014that it is merely sleeping, and the day will come when it will rise again with its elemental brethren to consume the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0103.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Thorgard's Saga}}", + "One of the many notable heroes in the Lord Edda is Thorgard, a figure of such epic tales that some believe he is an amalgamation of various chieftains and heroes throughout Valikan oral history.", + "A thousand years since the fall of the Great Wyrm, the various Valikan clans were at each other's throats over territory and resources. Split by numerous petty wars, the Northerners were easy pickings for colonisers from the southern empires.", + "The half-orc hero Thorgard is said to have originated from Clan Völgr on the island of Holgar. Seeing the chaos and suffering brought about by Valikan disunity, he sought the help of a hag who could see into the future. The hag told him that he could unite the clans by taking on the role of their war chief and leading them on a campaign against the foreign invaders. The hag advised Thorgard to tell the clans that he was the reincarnation of Kentigern, First Hero of the North. To help with the tale, he needed to find an artifact similar to Kentigern's legendary weapon Bane-Slayer, a magical double-bladed sword\u2014one blade covered in frost, the other in flames.", + "Thorgard went on a quest for such a weapon and did manage to find it. What he did not realise for some time was that he had discovered Kentigern's real weapon, the Bane-Slayer. Thus the legend of Thorgard began with a self-fulfilling prophecy.", + "With the weapon in hand, he traveled throughout Grarjord, facing each clan and bringing them into his steadily growing army. Some leaders he convinced through diplomacy, others through acts of service. With his mortal enemy, the Sarvif of the Sýr Clan, he fought a duel to the death that lasted three days and nights. With that victory, all six clans united under Thorgard's banner, their swords and axes sharpened, and their longships lining each harbor.", + "With his army, Thorgard moved against the foreign invaders. He raided their coastal settlements and drew out their armies into the field. A great battle was fought in the tundra, and within a season, the foreigners were driven south, their colonies abandoned. The North was free once more.", + "His victory complete, Thorgard decided to expand the borders of the Valikan. He took a fleet of longboats and headed west to look for more lands to conquer. He was not heard from since." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Schism}}", + "A hundred years of peace between the Clans followed Thorgard's ill-fated expedition. But in time, cracks formed in the Clans' unity.", + "In the western island of Holgar, an order of druids known as the Prismatic Circle arose. Their tenets held that only war and bloodshed could keep the world safe from the reawakening of the Gormadraug. Several clans followed their teachings, banding together to form the province of Thrull.", + "In the east, another province arose in opposition to the Prismatic Circle: Kandar. The Kandarians accepted races and creeds from other empires and tried to dispel old superstitions about the Great Wyrm. They have advocated for peace and trade instead of the old Valikan ways of war and raiding.", + "The two sides soon came to blows over their beliefs, and thus began the Thrull-Kandar War." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Coldfire Crisis}}", + "Some one hundred fifty years after Thorgard's disappearance, coldfire reappeared once more in Grarjord.", + "This strange and deadly phenomenon resembles bluish flames that burns on ice, snow, vegetation, and animals. Any liquid or living material it comes into contact with burns like oil. Water cannot douse it and only the hottest flames can put it out.", + "Coldfire swept across the peninsular of Volgen, turning it into a wasteland of ice spires. In just a handful of years, it created a new glacier that reached all the way to the tundra. Now it threatens all life on Grarjord.", + "The Order of Kentigern, a group of monks sworn to uphold the tenets of the First Hero, have set up a fortress at the mouth of the ice bridge, working constantly to stop the spread of coldfire.", + "Unfortunately, recent years have seen coldfire spontaneously erupt in several locations around Grarjord. No one knows why this is happening, but all who live there fear it will spell the end for all Grarjord." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Provinces", + "page": 154, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Thrull}}", + "Within western Grarjord lies the land of Thrull, a forbidding land dotted with icy peaks and frozen forests. While the land shows hints of green from afar, its soil is of poor quality for farming. Thus those who live there feed themselves the only way they can\u2014by taking from other lands. Upon the island of Holgar lies their capital, the harbor city of Tyburn, a central port for longships.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Three clans settled on the island of Holgar: the Rune, who embody elemental magic best; the Sýr, great metalsmiths; and the Völgr, a warrior society. Though the three feuded time and again over land and grazing rights, they generally maintained cooperative ties with each other.", + "The disappearance of Thorgard, left the clans with a power vacuum. Warlords immediately began vying for control of Grarjord. But one individual took a different course. On Holgar, an elemental druid named Kybard gained power by advocating a strange belief: that Gormadraug still lives but sleeps beneath the earth and sea. Should it awaken, it would bring about the end of the world. To keep it in slumber, the Valikan must follow the time-honoured traditions of Thorgard: war, raiding, and bloodshed.", + "Though originally met with opposition, Kybard's teachings found adherents among the clan leaders. The three largest clans-the Rune, the Sýr, and the Völgr-joined together under Kybard's banner and called their province Thrull.", + "Of the three great clans, Clan Rune is the most adept at magic, creating runestones that store spells that they can activate during combat. Their chief, Ordun, remains outwardly loyal to the Prismatic Circle but is intent on pursuing independence from their rule.", + "Clan Sýr is focused on expanding their economy, and has heavily invested in slaves to man their forges. Their weaponsmithing is famous throughout Grarjold.", + "Finally, Clan Völgr is the most loyal to the Prismatic Druids. They regularly provide captives, slaves, and criminals as human sacrifices for the Circle's rituals. At times, the rivers of the land run red with the blood of these victims." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "Thrull is a province ruled by druids, who maintain a spiritual link with the primordial forces of the world. While the three chieftains of the clans maintain some independence, they generally bow to the will of the Prismatic Circle, making Thrull a de facto theocracy.", + "The people of Thrull regularly raid other settlements outside their lands, particularly those in Kandar. The druids ritually sacrifice slaves and captives beneath sacred trees, all to deepen the slumber of the Great Wyrm. Travelers from Thrull tell gruesome stories of forests where skinned and gutted men hang from the boughs of ancient oaks.", + "At this time, the leader of the clans is Chief Nolgr Magnusson of the Völgr, Keeper of the Three Tribes. Magnusson enjoys the approval of the Circle, and cannot be easily dislodged from his position through force of arms alone. A warmonger, Magnusson is more interested in earthly rewards and regularly sends raiding parties to attack Kandar towns and cities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "Most of the Thrull economy is derived from their traditions of raiding and slavery. The Thrull have perfected the art of raiding: longboats carry small contingents of warriors aided by druids. The druids command the tides to carry the ships swiftly through the sea, and allowing them to approach their victims under cover of fog. Etharian ships and ports have learned to fear the coming of the sea mists.", + "Fishing, hunting, smithing, and whaling round off the list of the Thrull industries. Trade is kept within the three clans: the Rune produce elixirs and enchanted runestones, the Sýr forge weapons, shields, and armour, and the Völgr train fighters. A black market exists for trading with other nations, but this practice is forbidden by the druids, who want to maintain the Thrull's isolationist stance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0104.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "Hjadana - The Grand Druid of the Prismatic Circle, spiritual leader of the Thrull people, and the true power behind the government, Hjadana truly believes that their way of living is saving the world from a great menace. Thus she exhorts each chief to continue the war against any who stand against them.", + "The Grand Druid dwells within a hollow hill, surrounded by a fortress composed of living oak trees. Within this sacred area, she can command air and earth elementals to aid her.", + "Hjadana sees the Coldfire Crisis as a sign that the Great Wyrm is almost awake, and thus she commands all the clans to intensify their raids and sacrifices.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0105.webp" + } + }, + "Lief Sarvif - Once a slave, Lief killed his master rather than allow himself to be sold to the druids for ritual sacrifice. He then fled into the wilds where, as luck would have it, he was bitten by a werewolf.", + "Lief soon learned to control his own inner beast. Freeing other slaves, he created a pack of werewolves and settled on a small island southwest of the mainland. He has since built a small army from rescued slaves and other like minded individuals. Twenty times the Thrull clans have sent a warlord to put down his rebellion and that many warlords have died in the attempt.", + "Lief has declared his sanctuary free of the Prismatic Circle's influence.", + "While he holds no love for the Kandarians, Lief is shrewd enough to use their help to maintain his personal war. To date, he has opened channels with the Redclaw faction in Kandar for a mutual defense treaty.", + "Grenhildr - Any theocracy eventually creates its own nemesis, and so it is for the Prismatic Circle. A former druid of the Prismatic Circle, Grenhildr was excommunicated for her belief that the Great Wyrm holds the key to the world's salvation and thus should be revived. She believed that slaying elementals would eventually wake Gormadraug. To the shock and disgust of the Circle, she sacrificed several of the druids' elemental guardians in an unholy ritual to the Great Wyrm.", + "Grenhildr was chased out of Thrull, but she was not deterred. Before long, she formed her own doomsday cult. The Cult of the Wyrm now stalks the land, killing mortals and elementals alike in a bid to revive Gormadraug. The reappearance of coldfire has only emboldened them, as they see it as a sign of their master's imminent return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Raid", + "entries": [ + "{@i The sea mists parted, revealing the Thrull longship slipping silently across the water. On reaching the shore, the war band shoved the captives-twenty young men in all-onto dry land.}", + "{@i As they approached the slave camp, a Prismatic Druid greeted them with open arms. \"I am Olan,\" he announced to the captives, \"a son of the Circle. Know that your lives and souls are now the property of the druids.\"}", + "{@i The camp teemed with bound prisoners, all sitting in wooden cages. They had come from all over Grarjord: men, women, and children from all races. The newcomers gazed at them with fearful despair. The empty looks the captives gave back only confirmed what they had been told.}", + "{@i \"Do not fear what tomorrow may bring,\" the Druid continued. \"Rest in the full knowledge that from today your lives will serve a greater purpose. The honourable nation of Thrull strives each day to hold back the rise of the Great Prismatic Wyrm, and each of you will be instrumental in that task.\"}", + "{@i As the new captives were dragged towards the cages, one of the men shouted, \"You druids are a curse upon this land! You're the true monsters!\"}", + "{@i The air thinned as a collective breath was drawn. The Druid raised his hand to halt the guards, glaring at the man who had spoken. \"Perhaps some of you are only useful for one thing, after all.\"}", + "{@i He motioned to his men. They dragged the lone captive to a nearby oak and trussed him against the trunk.}", + "{@i The druid stood before him.}", + "{@i Now that he was isolated, an eerie calm had fallen upon the young man. \"None of you druids will live a day longer than I,\" he said. \"This I swear upon my name.\"}", + "{@i The druid smiled and stepped closer. \"And what is your name, that I may write it in the Book of the Damned?\"}", + "{@i \"I am Lief Sarvif, and I am a monster too.\"}", + "{@i The Druid had only a second to register the name before the young man's face transformed into a wolf's and long, strong jaws caught the druid's head in a crushing grip. A piercing, agonised scream froze every guard in the camp. But more screams joined them as the other captives also transformed into wolfmen, breaking their bonds and hurling themselves upon the Thrull soldiers.}", + "{@i Some unknown time later, a human, blood-covered Lief opened the cages for the rest of the cowering prisoners. Once every captive had been freed, he addressed them.}", + "{@i \"You are all free to take the boats and return to your homes. But for those who no longer have homes to return to, those who have had all they loved taken away, those who wish to inflict that same suffering upon the Thrull, I bid you follow, and I will show you a different way.\"}", + "{@i Most of the freed folk took to the boats. But a few did stay, as Lief had hoped. And with every new member of his pack, both the druids and Thrull had more reasons to fear the night and the moon.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Kandar}}", + "The province of Kandar formed as a direct response to Thrull's incursions. Seeking mutual defense against a vastly superior force, the three clans of Limgri, Morgöng, and Mithra banded together to create a unified front.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i History}}", + "Composed of three clans that rejected the supremacy of the elemental druids, Kandar seeks to thrive by assimilating elements of other cultures. Kandar's survival is on the line: it is currently at war with Thrull, while trying to resist attempts by other empires to influence its rule, and also facing the coldfire menace that threatens all the Valikan lands.", + "Clan Mithra, the most diplomatic of the three clans, was the first to establish trade relations and embassies with other lands. The most cultured of the clans, Mithra produced the Lord Edda and maintains the lore and history of Grarjord.", + "Clan Limgri has assimilated religions from other cultures and hopes to use their divine power to counter that of the elemental druids. Limgri has taken control of Cold Iron Keep, a prison for the most powerful enemies of Kandar.", + "Finally, Clan Morgöng runs the spy and black market networks of Kandar. Very little happens around Grarjord without their knowledge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Politics and Leadership}}", + "Though most of the populace is still arranged into clans, the leaders choose one person as the single leader during wartime. Their current war chief, Queen Andrea Helsing of Mithra, seemingly holds the three clans together through will alone. The chiefs of the three clans hold court together at the Mithran capital of Hrist, though they spend most of their time arguing over how best to deal with incursions from Thrull.", + "Of late, the Bürach Empire has been providing military support to Kandar. They have also made overtures about making Kandar a protectorate of the Empire in exchange for greater military aid. The question is currently up for a bitter debate in the queen's court." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0106.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Economy}}", + "Kandar lies at the end of the Caravan Way, the main artery of trade with other nations. Its proximity to neighbors allows Kandar to profit from trade, providing fish, furs, lumber, and produce from what meager farming can be done in their cold climate.", + "The recent discovery of an herb known as Dreams Leave, which works as a powerful anesthetic, has also shaped Kandar's trade. Normally used in herbology, the root is also traded on the black market as an addictive drug. Kandarian authorities have tried to crack down on the sale of the substance, but have been largely unsuccessful due to manpower being diverted to the war effort.", + "Kandar's economy flags due to the war with Thrull, the incursion of coldfire onto their lands, and the destabilising effects of these on trade relations with other countries." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Notable Individuals}}", + "{@b {@i Thrulldr}} - The leader of the Redclaws, a circle of druids that oppose the Prismatic Circle. Each of the Redclaw druids is a shapeshifter, and Thrulldr himself is a werebear. The Redclaws advocate balance between mortals and nature, and have styled themselves protectors of the forest and all that live within. They fight for balance, the eradication of corrupted beasts, and an end to the Prismatic Druid's monstrous practices.", + "The Redclaws hold exacting tests for those who would join their ranks. They understand that the process of becoming a werebear is both excruciating and permanent, and not for the faint of heart. Of every hundred trainees, only three make it into their honoured ranks.", + "{@b {@i Odis}} - An elven mage and scholar from the southern lands. Drawn to the legends of the North, he embarked on a quest to investigate the Great Wyrm and the coldfire phenomenon. He has found other legends suggesting that the ongoing bloodshed in the northlands is causing the Great Wyrm to wake up.", + "{@b {@i Sanrun}} - The head abbot of Fort Kentigern, Sanrun has made it his life's mission to defend Grarjord from the coldfire threat.", + "His Order of Kentigern, formerly devoted to a life of monastic contemplation, now stands at the front lines against this menace. At the first hint of blue fire, they ride on ice drakes and other mounts across the frozen wastes to drop burning oil and explosive runes on the coldfire to stop its spread.", + "In the past, Kandar has provisioned the Order to keep up its defence, but as the war with Thrull escalates, the Order has become increasingly isolated and undersupplied." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0107.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1189.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Other Locations of Interest}}", + "Cinderghast - Northeast of the mainland lies a group of volcanic islands that serve to imprison a host of fire elementals.", + "In ancient times, the sorceress Rune aided the Seven Heroes in taming the wilds. Among the holdouts of the primordials was an army of fire elementals under the banner of Ixlalu, a salamander of great power. However, Rune discovered that Ixlalu's magic staff was the true source of his power. She stole it from his vault and used it to curse their entire island, turning it into a prison that would hold them captive for thousands of years.", + "Of late, Rune's curse appears to be weakening. Fire elementals have been seen testing the boundaries of the island, searching for a way out.", + "Frostmere - On the western edge of the great tundra is a perpetually frozen lake, at the heart of which stands a great fortress of ice. This is Frostmere, the stronghold of the Melwarg, evil frost giants led by King Olag.", + "The Melwarg are not natives to Grarjord, but exiles from across the western sea who searched for lands to claim as their own. From Frostmere, they raid Kandar and have been known on occasion to join Thrull war parties.", + "Unlike the elementals, the Melwarg do not wish for the return of the Gormadraug and do anything in their power to suppress its worship. They have declared themselves mortal enemies of the Cult of the Great Wyrm and attack its members on sight.", + "Volgen - Far to the northeast, where blizzards rage and the aurora blankets the night sky, lies an icy wasteland where the coldfire rages unchecked.", + "Volgen is a jagged peninsular that is said to be the resting place of Gormadraug's heart.", + "Volgen has few distinct landmarks. The land is covered entirely in jagged ice spires and outcroppings. Ice floes float on the surrounding ocean, making it treacherous for wooden ships.", + "Various expeditions have been sent into Volgen to investigate the coldfire phenomenon, with little success. The inhospitable terrain, the bitter cold, and the ever-present danger of a coldfire outbreak have forced each expedition to turn back or die; not many escape with their lives.", + "Those who have returned report seeing mysterious figures roaming the icy wastes. If it is true, how they could have survived in Volgen is a great mystery, nearly as much as the question of what they are doing there to begin with.", + "Cold Iron Keep - In the east of Kandar, high in the Jakkan mountain range, lies a castle that serves as the prison for Kandar's most dangerous druids, criminals, and madmen.", + "Cold Iron Keep was first raised from the stones of Jakkan by the evil mage Mordu. From there, he preyed on the local populace and traveling merchants, sacrificing hundreds of innocents to otherworldly beings in his bid for power. Eventually, he was overthrown by heroes. The locals ransacked his castle but otherwise left it intact. Cold Iron Keep stayed empty for many years until it was appropriated by the leaders of Kandar and converted into a prison.", + "Numbered among the Keep's inmates are:", + "Jormund, a unique vampire frost giant who is shunned even among his own kind. He is kept in a state of torpor inside a quartz coffin while mages from Kandar study his condition.", + "Astar, a powerful sorceress who, in the process of trying to achieve unearthly beauty, caused her features to become so unspeakably hideous that one look can turn a person into solid stone. She is forced to wear an iron mask while she is incarcerated.", + "Riven, a cultist who appears to have gained the ability to steal a person's face and absorb their life essence.", + "Sumac, a man whose very words are poison\u2014who can kill another just by speaking and force others to do his bidding.", + "And finally, Gorm, known to many as the Heir of the Wyrm, a man who continually burns with coldfire from head to foot yet is not consumed. No one knows his origins. Having been driven quite mad, Gorm claims to know the secrets of Volgen and the Great Wyrm, and promises that the end of the world will begin the instant his foot touches the snow once more.", + "Fort Kentigern - At the edge of the ice bridge that links Volgen to the mainland is the fortress of the Order of Kentigern. What once was a monastery is now a high keep built to withstand a siege, with tall towers and parapets equipped with burning oil. But these defenses were not built against any mortal siege. Indeed, no army has dared to attack the fort in hundreds of years.", + "Rather, the Order of Kentigern is Grarjord's first line of defense against the encroaching coldfire menace from Volgen. The ten-foot thick walls of the fortress hide catapults and trebuchets that can fire burning pitch. Ice drakes carrying bombardiers can take off in moments at the first sign of blue flame. Evoker mages can hurl fireballs from the topmost ramparts.", + "No effort is spared from preventing coldfire from reaching the mainland. All those within the keep know the consequences should coldfire reach the land of Kandar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Against the Fire", + "entries": [ + "{@i Jenna raised her head from her pillow at the clanging of the bells. The alarm, which meant only one thing.}", + "{@i By the time she had put on her furs, Captain Hoar, her mentor and adoptive father, had assembled the squadron in the courtyard. Coldfire had been spotted near Cinnabar, a fishing town twenty miles north of the Fort. The Order of Kentigern was needed once more.}", + "{@i Jenna pinned her lieutenants badge just in time to order them onto the ice drakes. Their mounts shook their wings and wove their necks through the air, eager for action. She ran one final check on their explosive satchels, then hauled herself onto her saddle. It was time to go.}", + "{@i The ice drakes leaped into the air and took flight. Within half an hour, they were within sight of Cinnabar.}", + "{@i The coldfire had turned the town into a massive, smokeless conflagration of blue flames and icy mist. Everywhere she looked, Jenna saw people, animals, and entire houses frozen into blocks of ice. Streams of refugees were fleeing towards the hills. Some had lit bonfires and were trying to fight back the flames, to no avail.}", + "{@i On Captain Hoar's orders Jenna took two squadmates to the southern part of the town. Their goal: keep the coldfire from spreading towards Kandar. On her signal, they lit the fuses and dropped their satchels, which exploded on the tundra. After dropping a few barrels of oil, they had raised a wall of flames.}", + "{@i Jenna wheeled to rejoin the rest of the squadron. One look at the town below told her enough: it could not be saved. Nearly all the buildings had been sealed in ice, and despite the bombing runs the coldfire was burning higher than ever. But the ice drake saddles were empty of satchels. They had to retreat.}", + "{@i One of the men was signalling wildly towards something far below. A man wielding a torch stood in the town square, holding two children close to his body. They were surrounded by blue flames.}", + "{@i Jenna wheeled her mount for a dive, but a sharp whistle cut her short. Captain Hoar signalled her to take over the squad, then took the dive himself. He and his drake vanished behind a blanket of mist.}", + "{@i Swallowing a painful lump in her throat, Jenna ordered the squadron to land at the outskirts where the townsfolk had gathered. There, they waited for their captain's return.}", + "{@i Moments later, an ice drake hurtled out of the blue inferno, its tail and part of its jaw crusted in ice. It crashed onto the ground near the squadron. Immediately, the wizards in their number rushed forward to put out the coldfire on its scaled body with heat spells.}", + "{@i On the drake's back were two children, brother and sister, their faces lined with frozen tears. Of their father and Captain Hoar, there was no sign.}", + "{@i Days later, a funeral was held for both. Jenna was there, fighting back tears as she placed a wreath upon the rowboat that would be burned out at sea. Her captain's insignia sparkled beneath the weak arctic sun.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Castinellan Provinces", + "page": 163, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0108.webp" + } + }, + "Scorched and hardened by the ruthless heat and wind, the people of Castinella are fierce, festive, and faithful. The southernmost part of Etharis offers both great opportunities and great challenges to those brave enough to seize them. Sailing, farming, mining, warring-nothing is outside the Castinellans' potential, backed by the strength of their rigorous codes and passionate faith.", + "The teachings of the Divine Arch Seraphs\u2014especially Empyreus, Arch Seraph of Valor-have slowly but surely transformed the provinces into a militarist theocracy, with a fierce mistrust of spellcasters. But recently, new challenges to the sacred Seraphic Teachings have thrown the population into disarray. Conflict has escalated to the point where the Arcanist Inquisition has launched a crusade to burn every magically gifted being in the Castinellan Provinces...and beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landscape", + "page": 163, + "entries": [ + "The Castinellan Provinces are a harsh land pincered between mountain and sea. It is a windswept peninsula, bounded by sea to east and west, with an irregular mountain spine running from north to south. The west coast faces the Gulf of Lions, where trade routes lead towards the city-state of Morencia and the Charneault Kingdom. The east coast is wilder and less inhabited, exposed to the strong winds from the Great Eastern Sea.", + "Although the sea is never far, the provinces mostly suffer from a dry climate, due to the combined effects of constant winds and scorching heat. In that context, water has become the most precious resource, and the bigger cities have emerged on the shores of the few rivers flowing from the mountains, or, in the case of the great Salves River, from the northern part of Etharis.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Mines of Corova}}", + "The mountain spine running north to south through Castinella has its foothills in Corova, the northern part of Castinella. There, many mining towns have emerged to exploit the numerous minerals available." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Faro Riverlands}}", + "In the South of Castinella, the Salves splits into two huge branches before flowing into the sea. The land around and between the river arms is the most fertile of all Castinella, and high forests stand on the riversides wherever the land has not been cleared for farming." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Vineyards of Sante Viegre}}", + "In the southernmost part of Castinella, the mountain chain abruptly breaks up into many strange mountain protrusions called the Shattered Peaks, with the Dragonborn city of Ember Cairn in their centre. Many small rivers run between these peaks, and the area, called Sante Viegre, has become dense with vineyards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History", + "page": 164, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Great War}}", + "In the Era of Expansion, war between humans and other races in Castinella and threatened to engulf all of Etharis. With most details lost to the past, only the greatest tragedies of the time are remembered, and one such is the destruction of Ember Cairn.", + "The south of Castinella was once the homeland of the Dragonborn race, and Ember Cairn was their most ancient and glorious city. But the Great Purge saw it destroyed, and legends tell that the mountains themselves were shaken in the catastrophe, and thus shaped into the Shattered Peaks.", + "With their homeland destroyed, the Dragonborn scattered throughout Etharis, avoiding further involvement in the war and searching for new meaning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Story of the Unifier}}", + "Long after the events of the Great War, three provinces of Toletum, Faro, and Therpena took shape in Castinella, and continuously fought over the rich but unforgiving lands until they reached a violent equilibrium. Each time one province gained a dominant position, the other two would ally to bring it down and restore the stalemate. Therefore, none of the belligerents managed to overcome their counterparts for good until the time of Montego Valieda, the Unifier.", + "Valieda was the perfect example of Castinellan valor, but he was also a clever strategist.", + "Born in the foothills of the Corova mountains, he led the Toletum forces to victory against both its rivals. However, he knew that without a significant advantage the Corovans could not prevail in the long term, as history had proven.", + "Valieda departed to wander the highest part of the mountains, a particularly dangerous area subject to sudden, violent storms, and reputedly unexploitable for mining. Whether by destiny or luck, Valieda was spared from the storms and came back, claiming to have had a revelation from the Arch Seraph Empyreus. The Sword Saint, as many called Empyreus, had apparently invested Valieda with the holy task of unifying all Castinellan Provinces, not under the rule of Corova or any other province, but under the sacred rules of the Arch Seraph himself. To help in this task, Valieda claimed, the Seraph had led him to a hidden valley where he revealed an exceptional vein of gold. Valieda quickly hired miners to exploit the vein and thus fuel Corova's economy and war effort.", + "Valieda proclaimed his new allegiance to Empyreus and his intention of transforming Castinella into a theocracy, to put an end to the exhausting wars between the three provinces. His words became a motto that is still spoken by many clerics, priests and inquisitors:", + "\"He who fights for himself shall fear death, for his steps are led by lust, and his deeds will fall into oblivion.", + "But he who fights for Empyreus fears nothing, for his steps are led by the Eternal Dogma, and his deeds pave the way towards the Golden Age.\"", + "Valieda and his followers proceeded to spread the teachings of the Arch Seraph to the three provinces. In time they gained complete theocratic influence over the provinces of Faro and Therpena, as their newly formed religion gained more war-weary followers. Finally, when they were unable to rally the last remnants of resistance to the holy cause, they overcame them either by gold or by iron and fire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0109.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Rise of the Arcanist Inquisition}}", + "After unifying the three provinces, Sagrado Valieda ordered the creation of the religious order called the Arcanist Inquisition, whose function was to control and limit the use of magic in the provinces. According to what the Arch Seraph Empyreus had told Valieda, magic was a curse that endangered its wielders and everyone who associated with them.", + "The Inquisitors patrolled the provinces, spreading their teachings about the dangers of magic, stirring mistrust in the population. After some time, they began to arrest those known to be magically gifted and brought them to their cells, where they would supposedly live a life of humble service to the Arch Seraph. The Inquisitors were eager to find these people at the youngest possible age, as they claimed the threat of magic could be more easily contained in the young whose magical abilities had not fully emerged.", + "Sagrado Valieda later returned to the land of the Shattered Peaks among the Dragonborn. As missionaries of the Arch Seraph Empyreus spread their teachings across Etharis, some Dragonborn migrated back to the Castinellan Provinces. After centuries of wandering and resentment from the abandonment of their dragon gods, the scattered Dragonborn people had left behind their ancestral religion. Hence, they showed little hesitation to take hold of the new light that Empyreus offered. Seeing this, Sagrado Valieda seized the opportunity to strengthen Castinella and the Empyreus theocracy even more. He announced that all Dragonborn were welcome to reconstruct their former city of Ember Cairn, fallen eons ago, as long as they were raising it to the glory of Empyreus. As the Dragonborn were now the most zealous followers of the Divine Seraph, Valieda made Ember Cairn the headquarters of his newly created Arcanist Inquisition and raised the Cathedral of Embers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0110.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Recent Events}}", + "With the three provinces unified and a growing new state religion, the next step for the Castinellan Provinces was to turn their ambitious gaze outside, to the north and west. The city-state of Morencia was reaching its apogee, so it was a valuable and challenging target for the servants of the Divine Seraph Empyreus. After a few decades of unsuccessful intrigues and power struggles, the Castinellans took up arms and launched a surprise attack on Morencia. By suborning a member of the Morencian Navigators Guild, the Castinellan fleet was able to pass through the island-city's magical barrier, the Misty Reefs. However, the intervention of the Charneault Kingdom ruined the Castinellan plans, and though they inflicted heavy losses to the Morencian fleet, they finally lost the naval battle.", + "One of the ships within the defeated armada, the Fiery Lady, was cast adrift and driven far to the south, then to the east, by relentless winds. At this point, the ship had completely run out of supplies, but the crew had finally repaired the ship enough to control its course, and headed to the northwest in hope of finding land before they starved. But they made a surprising discovery during their approach to the coast: the submerged ruins of what seemed to be a vast complex. Unable to explore the ruins at the time, the captain noted enough information to find the ruins again in the future. Yet at that moment Castinellan society was turned towards the future, and the clergy proclaimed the ruins nothing more than more proof of mistakes made in the past.", + "Some time later, however, rumours spread within Castinella that the Thaumaturge, a powerful confederation of archmages, had infiltrated the Castinellan Provinces and was about to take action against the theocracy. It is unknown if the rumours had anything to do with the discovery of the ruins, or with the Castinellan Provinces' provocative attack on Morencia, but the rumours spread all over the provinces, accusing the magic hating theocracy of a hidden, hypocritical agenda. These rumours were officially denied and declared heretical, a brand that extended to anyone even repeating the rumours. The Arcanist Inquisition launched the Great Purge in the provinces, redoubling their efforts to find spellcasters and, this time, to burn them. The same terrible fate also awaits anyone caught calling the Seraphic Teachings into question." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0111.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Provinces", + "page": 167, + "entries": [ + "Since time immemorial there have been three provinces in this wind blasted southern part of Etharis. Though they are now united under the banner of the Divine Arch Seraph Empyreus, each province still holds notable particularities.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Toletum}}", + "Toletum is the house of power in the Castinellan Provinces, fueled by the mines of the Corova Mountains, and home of the region's most renowned military companies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "page": 0, + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Administrative Centre of the Provinces}}", + "Since the establishment of the theocracy to the glory of the Arch Seraph Empyreus, Toletum has grown into a huge, industrious city that administers the affairs of all the Castinellan Provinces. Settled in a large curb of the Salves, just under the main massif of the Corova mountains, Toletum is an obligatory crossing point between the south of Castinella and the rest of Etharis. Merchants coming buying Castinellan goods or selling their own, official envoys, and convoys from the three provinces all converge on the city.", + "The Arch Basilica of Empyreus is the main complex where the rigorous laws of Castinella are made and amended, with the common denominator that all must follow the precepts of Empyreus.", + "It is not a surprise that the Watchers of the Faithful, a militant faction dedicated to serving the faith of the Arch Seraphs, have established their headquarters in Corova. Their High Priest Nola Cirdanal is a zealous follower of Empyreus and on good terms with the Castinellan clergy, who the Watchers offer generous discounts on their service in expeditions against the enemies of the true faith.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ember Forge", + "entries": [ + "Fueled by a constant flow from the mines of the Corova mountains, the Ember Forge occupy a vast area just downstream of the city, half built on the river to allow easy access to the water required to quench their handiwork. The forges never stop, filling the entire area with constant noise and smoke that nearly suffocates the city when the winds blow upstream.", + "Most of the forges' production is dedicated to the Castinellan Provinces themselves, mainly to the Faro arsenals and the military companies installed in Toletum, but also to the Watchers of the Faithful, whose growing numbers require more and more steel to launch operations all over Etharis against those who deviate from the true faith of the Divine Seraphs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The business of war", + "entries": [ + "Even before the times of the Unifier, Toletum was an industrious city that relied on metal processing and on military endeavours. The famous Toletum Squares were feared in battle for their tenacity and efficiency. Their combination of seasoned pikemen, crossbowmen, and shielded swordsmen dominated battlefields for centuries, and are still very efficient. Many mercenary companies sell their services in Toletum, either to the greater cause of the Castinellan theocracy or to foreign entities. They occupy huge areas outside Toletum where they train recruits, while their commercial offices are in the city centre. This intense military activity requires an equivalent weapon trade, hence the relentless work of the forges and armouries.", + "As the most renowned mercenary army in Etharis, the Company of Free Swords has a significant post in Toletum. However, it is not often engaged with, as the Castinellan clergy dislikes their use of wizards. The Free Swords used to benefit from exceptional treatment on this, but the situation has been tense since the beginning of the Great Purge, and the Free Swords may not maintain their presence if things escalate further." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Faro Marches}}", + "Balancing at the fork of the Salves River, the fortified city of Faro stands proudly to govern and exploit the fertile area that hosts the great harbors, where most of the powerful Castinellan fleet is built and maintained.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faro, the cliff city", + "entries": [ + "Eons of erosion have sculpted an impressive cliff at the fork of the Salves, providing the ideal location for an impregnable fortress. The Farosi, as they call themselves, swiftly understood that their best way of defense was to control the river. Without a doubt, Faro is the most defensible city in all Castinella, maybe in all Etharis. The river provides a natural barrier on the west and north sides. The land to the south and east are so incredibly fertile that they are known as the Blessing. Moreover, the river and the nearby sea provide an incredible proliferation of fish, so it is no surprise that the people of Faro became mighty sailors and developed a close relationship with the sea.", + "The Faro area used to be ruled by a council of landowners, the landholders inside the Blessing carrying more weight in the decision making process than those on the western and northern riversides. Decisions needed to gather two thirds of the votes to be enacted, always making negotiations in the wake of wars very tense. Things have changed somewhat since the Unifier, though, and the Castinellan clergy now holds a predominant position in the decision making process." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half in the sea, half in the land", + "entries": [ + "The economy of Faro is flourishing, benefitting from both land and sea. Inside the Blessing, the southern lands are full of salt marshes and shellfish farming installations, while the northern lands grow various grains, fruits, and vegetable crops. Outside the Blessing, high forests occupy the riversides, with hunting providing the main means of subsistence. This complete spectrum of food production creates good trade opportunities for the Farosi, while also allowing a total self-sufficiency in case of invasion, as long as the Mighty Fleet prevents invaders from entering the Blessing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The great arsenals", + "entries": [ + "The Farosi relied on their naval capabilities to maintain their independence in the centuries before unification. Their naval superiority allowed them to launch raids deep inside enemy territory and prevent enemy fleets from attacking the Blessing from the sea. Since the unification, the Farosi Raiders are known as the Mighty Fleet. They dominate the Gulf of Lions, with trade routes along everyshore of Etharis. These ships are built in the Great Arsenals, which occupy most of the riversides of the southern river branch, and have taken a heavy toll on the high forests. Moreover, this deforestation has leached the soil and provoked landslides. The Farosi are aware of this and are trying to regenerate the forests, but after the crushing defeat of their attack against Morencia, there is no doubt that even more trees will be cut to rebuild the Mighty Fleet." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Therpena, the Sunny Hills}}", + "Divided between the vineyards around the Shattered Peaks and the plains near the coast, the southernmost province of Therpena is also host to Ember Cairn, home city of the Dragonborn and headquarters of the dreaded Arcanist Inquisition.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0113.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The vineyards of Sante", + "entries": [ + "Viegre On the southeastern slopes of the mountains, Therpena's vineyards benefit from a warm temperate climate. The Shattered Peaks shelter them from the strongest winds and provide shade within the blistering heat, while the peaks catch rare but strong rains that feed rivers. Such conditions are perfect for growing fruit and especially grapes, from which the thoroughful winemakers create marvels that are highly prized all over Etharis. Merchants used to come from all over Etharis for first-hand access to the best wines in the great Therpena Wine Festival, but this tradition has lost most of its vigour as the Castinellan theocracy established progressively tighter regulations on the wine market. Now the government itself is the only exporter to legally deal with foreign buyers, setting steep prices and adding the profits to tax revenues. Naturally a black market has silently emerged. Smuggler ships regularly berth on the southern coast to load the extra production from bold, ambitious, or desperate winemakers. It is a risky endeavour indeed, as the Mighty Fleet of Castinella relentlessly patrols the coast of the three provinces. Smugglers must often risk sailing the high seas south-west before going north again towards Etharis. However, the Mighty Fleet has notably reduced its surveillance after losing many ships in the recent attack on Morencia." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Therpena High Cavalry School", + "entries": [ + "Horsemanship is second nature to the people of Therpena, where riding has been elevated to an artform and a means of subsistence, in amazing riding shows and powerful military formations. The Therpena High Cavalry School offers training for all manners of riding. The Therpenan war riders are renowned throughout Etharis for their impressive ability in horseback fighting. Before the unification, they were Therpena's first line of defence, constantly harassing and ambushing their slower enemies with either vanguard ranged fire or surprising, bloody charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aban Dhalrum, the Red Horse Master", + "entries": [ + "The most renowned figure in Therpena, and probably the most renowned rider of all Etharis, is Aban Dhalrum, High Master of the Therpena High Cavalry School. At one with horses, Dhalrum has mastered all the domains of horse riding but is most known, and feared, for his martial abilities, having won an impressive number of battles and duels. Moreover, he reinforced the position of cavalry in ruling Therpena. Through clever diplomacy, he obtained funds to greatly expand the Therpenan War Riders in exchange for their services as escorts for the wine convoys and the occasional inquisitor." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0114.webp" + } + }, + "{@u {@b People}}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i A Strongly Codified Society}}", + "{@b {@i Light of empyreus, a war state religion}} - The uncompromising nature of the Arch Seraph Empyreus is reflected in the laws that have transformed Castinellans' way of life. However, if there's no doubt that the unified Castinellan theocracy represents a major change for the three provinces, it would also be a lie to say that there were no grounds for its establishment. Indeed, strength, courage, and honour have long been valued among the Castinellans long before the time of the Unifier. With these three concepts at the core of Empyreus' teachings, the adoption of the faith to the Arch Seraph was natural. The aspect of Castinellan life changed most profoundly by Empyreus' teachings was the practice of war.", + "Before the unification, Castinellans were quick to declare war on their neighbours over almost any provocation or pretext. In proclaiming his new faith, Sagrado Valieda achieved the considerable feat of channeling Castinellans' desire for war in one unique direction: the Righteous War, fought for a greater cause. Knowing their people could not become peace-loving overnight, Valieda and the clergy carefully crafted rules under which war would be waged. In fact, every form of law enforcement or other violent action became subject to detailed regulations. By creating a legal framework for violence, they bound and justified violence with higher ideals. This permitted them to easily subdue rebellions during the unification, declaring righteous war upon whomever dared to rise against the words of the clergy.", + "{@b {@i Military organization}} - As a military theocracy, the Castinellan Provinces have adopted a uniform, rigorous military structure that mingles populations from the three provinces and at the same time boosts military efficiency. Each military force is inspired by the representation of the Arch Seraph Empyreus, structured as follows: The Head: the commanding army corps, led by a High Priest of Empyreus and their escort of fifty Dragonborn paladins, with four commanders leading each of the other army corps and also escorted by fifty elite soldiers.", + "{@b The Core:} four Toletum Squares, each consisting of four hundred soldiers.", + "{@b The Wings:} two companies of Therpenan War Riders, each company numbering four hundred riders divided into four \"Swords\" of a hundred riders each.", + "{@b The Legs:} the logistical army corps, including artillery and supplies, moving in armoured carts.", + "{@b The Heel:} the rearguard army corps, composed of two elite Swords of Therpenan war riders and two heavy squares of four hundred heavy armoured pikemen and swordsmen.", + "Each Castinellan soldier is expected to serve two years in at least two different army corps, ensuring flexibility when reorganising troops during long military campaigns. Moreover, this distributes seasoned soldiers throughout the Castinellan armies, further enhancing their resilience." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@i Castinellans, a Lively and Spirited people}}", + "Welcoming and festive - When they are not fighting for the greater good, Castinellans are eager to celebrate. They have many occasions, and many ways, to do so\u2014be it the birth of a child or the end of a werewolf hunt, they rejoice and feast, sometimes for several days. Music and dance are always a major part of the celebrations, even if bound by rigorous customs. The musicians are exclusively males while the women enthrall the public with frenzied dances around a huge fire. Such is the way of things in Castinella, even in these dark times when spellcasters are persecuted without mercy. But for those who show no sign of magical impurity and who respect the Castinellan customs, there is always a place around the fire.", + "From grudges and vendetta to the Righteous War - The dark side of the Castinellans temper is, without doubt, their haste to turn to anger and violence when they feel that their honour has been violated.", + "Small quarrels have often resulted in small wars between families, and on many occasions no mercy was shown to the losing side.", + "For centuries, grudges would be counted and transmitted over generations until the opportunity arose to enact a bloody vendetta.", + "But after the unification, violence became a more regulated component of life in the Castinellan Provinces. Any act of war had to be supported by the clergy, who more often than not sent a group of Inquisitors to investigate the real motives of the belligerents. This slowed the outbreaks of violence, as those who dared to go against the sacred law were excommunicated and their property confiscated by the Empyreus clergy.", + "The disgraced were allowed to fight the Righteous War against the blasphemous in order to end their unworthy lives and seize their lands and goods for the benefit of Empyreus.", + "Of course, clashes between families and even regions did not completely stop, but they are now scrutinously supervised by the clergy, who authorizes them only when it actually serves its own interests." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0115.webp" + } + }, + "{@u {@b Other Locations and Figures}}", + "{@b {@i Ember Cairn: Home city of the Dragonborn}} - After uncountable years of wandering, the Dragonborn finally returned to their ancestral home of Ember Cairn. Thanks to the generosity of Sagrado Valieda, they were able to reconstruct their city destroyed eons ago during the Era of Expansion.", + "Some legends still tell how tall the city was, perched on a high mountain, made entirely of granite. The fact that they don't agree on what exceptional cataclysm destroyed the mountain, and the city along with it, mattered not for Dragonborns, who had already turned their backs on the past. They settled in the centre of the irregular and tortured mountain area known as the Shattered Peaks, and built their new city to the glory of the Arch Seraphs.", + "The highest honour was reserved for Empyreus, whose impressive three-hundred-foot-tall statue occupies the main square. Once again, the city is mainly built of granite quarried from the three nearest peaks, which were slowly consumed and incorporated into the structure of the city.", + "{@b {@i The Cathedral of Embers}} - One of the three huge rock formations inside the perimeter of Ember Cairn has been excavated to house the headquarters of the Arcanist Inquisition, known as the Cathedral of Embers. This vast underground complex contains many prison cells and interrogation rooms for people accused of having magical abilities or other violations of the sacred laws. Currently, the complex is ruled by the Lord Inquisitor Crevax, a seven-foottall Dragonborn whose devotion to the sacred teachings of Empyreus is only outmatched by Sagrado Valieda himself.", + "The Arcanist Inquisition Headquarters are a maze through which only well-trained Inquisitors can find their way. According to rumours, the cells have no locks, and the Inquisitors let prisoners loose to determine whether or not they have magical abilities: if they find an exit, they are immediately recaptured and found guilty of magical impurity. Whether true or not, the fact remains that very few people are released from this place. Those who do get out seldom escape with a healthy body and mind. Though there are other rumours that one particularly skilled individual regularly enters, and exits, the Cathedral of Embers on their own, and unharmed, for a purpose unknown.", + "{@b {@i The Town of Thorpes}} - To all appearances, Thorpes is like any other devout town in the Castinella Provinces. Numerous temples and roadside shrines collect offerings to the Divine Seraphs, and the town maintains a modest chapter of the Arcanist Inquisition. But, as with any religion, not all of the town's congregants are willing followers. Under the cover of night in secluded buildings and slipways, the cult of the Broken Brothers amasses. A religious organization dedicated to the ways before Empyreus\u2014some say even before the gods\u2014they can be identified by their tattoos, created with vanishing ink to avoid the scrutiny of the Inquisition. Members of the Broken Brothers range from peasants to low-ranking clergy and nobles. Always looking for new converts, the Brothers show initiates the \"true way\" by forcing them to consume a mind-altering elixir that induces vivid hallucinations that they believe \"free their minds\". The true intentions of the cult are unknown, save to the highest-ranking leader known only as the Shattered Sibling. The Broken Brothers seek to show all of Etharis that the old ways are the true way, and will use any means necessary to achieve this goal, even allying with primordial powers, spellcasters, or daemons from the Netherworlds. The town of Thorpes welcomes all children of the Divine, but only accepts those who prove themselves to be truly worthy.", + "{@b {@i Thaumaturge and the Fiendish Mask}} - The Thaumaturge, the Grand Thaumatic Order of Theurgists, is by its nature the greatest opponent of the Castinellan theocracy. They paid little attention to this emerging threat at the start, thinking such fanatical zealotry would simply self-destruct. But when it became obvious that there was no serious opposition to the rise of the Emptyreus theorcracy, and their hard-line attitude against spellcasters was sincere, the Thaumaturge sent its investigators to evaluate the threat.", + "No one exactly knows what the Thaumaturge is up to, but the most imaginative rumour is that an expert illusionist wizard has infiltrated the Castinellan Provinces, taking the appearance of clergy members to give contradictory orders and cause confusion. Rumours grew from there- there had been an escape from the Arcanist Inquisition Headquarters; the headquarters had been infiltrated; it was all the doing of a mysterious wizard known as the Fiendish Mask. Taking the rumours seriously, the Inquisition offered an incredibly high reward for his capture. That is also the moment when immolation became the immediate punishment for almost all suspects of magical impurity..." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The City of Morencia", + "page": 178, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0116.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Location", + "page": 174, + "entries": [ + "In the centre of an immese lagoon on the southern coast of the continent, the city-state of Morencia occupies a central place between the Charneault Kingdom and the Castinella Provinces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History", + "page": 174, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Rise and Apogee}}", + "Legend has it that the ancestors of the Morencian people fled south to escape the Bürach Empire's ethnic persecution, coming at last to a series of small, desolate islands in a large lagoon. To conceal their escape, the refugees devised the Mist Spell that conjured a dense, constant fog over the reefs and sandbanks around the islands. Since then, only those trained by Morencia's famous Guild of Navigators have been able to lead a ship through the Misty Reefs.", + "Thanks to that protection, the city of Morencia quickly rose from the swampy islands. Ideally located between several major powers in Etharis, the young city-state focused on navigation and trade to establish dominance over commercial maritime routes.", + "An affinity for navigation, combined with a rigorous and perfectionist mentality, allowed Morencia to develop the fastest and most reliable ships ever built. In time, the Morencians also revealed themselves to be risk-management experts, which further established Morencia's reputation as an inevitable trade hub." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Geopolitics}}", + "As a city relying on trade, Morencia welcomes many travellers, the majority being merchants. The city has devised a detailed and careful policy to efficiently manage the constant influx of foreigners. Merchants are welcomed but tightly monitored, and they are forced to stay in specific districts during the night. Citizenship is never granted to such merchants except in exceptional circumstances, and they are not allowed to reside in Morencia for too long. This forces constant incoming and outgoing flows of population that are a further boon to the Morencian economy.", + "But, while Morencia limits the influence of foreign merchants within its walls, Morencia's merchants are themselves a powerful force throughout Etharis. Morencia is the seat of the continent-spanning Augustine Trading Company, which works everywhere to bend the flow of gold and goods towards itself. Within Morencia, the Augustine Trading Company has worked to align other entities' interests with its own. It has absorbed Morencia's powerful Bankers Guild, and through them it has come to control the city's Supreme Council as well.", + "The Castinellan Provinces have attempted to take control of Morencia on numerous occasions, using both force and subterfuge. Their most recent but unsuccessful attempt involved capturing a member of the Navigators Guild and forcing him to lead a Castinellan armada through the Misty Reefs. Only the cunning intervention of the Charneault Kingdom saved Morencia from annexation. Grand Shaman Aethorion, helped by a small group of elven shamans, was able to interact with the Mist Spell to bring the Charneault Kingdom's ships directly to the rear of the Castinellan armada.", + "A terrible battle took place at Morencia's doorstep, and although the Castinellan armada managed to destroy a large portion of the Morencian fleet stationed in the Arsenal of Morencia, the Charneault Kingdom's ships and the remaining Morencian defence forces led by Admiral Endoria Onaglie managed to surround and overwhelm the attackers. Only a few Castinellan ships survived, though the defenders also suffered heavy losses.", + "Since then, the Castinella Provinces have yet to attempt another military conquest, but they have not given up their ambition of controlling Morencia. They have recently strengthened their connections with the Augustine Trading Company, which many Morencians see as the explanation for a series of underhanded moves by the Bankers Guild Master Kolhys.", + "The truth is more complex, but many have noted that the Bankers Guild profited immensely in the aftermath of the Castinellan Provinces' attack. Backed by the Augustine Trading Company's coffers, the Bankers Guild offered a generous loan for the reconstruction of the Morencian fleet, but the offer was so generous that it aroused greater suspicion. Finally, Doge Lorenzo Flabenici was able to steer the Supreme Council on another course that would turn out to be even more dangerous. To raise the funds, the Supreme Council opened the way to the sale of its seats. This was supposed to allow any guild or other community to earn a place on the Supreme Council, but bids became so high that many had to arrange astronomical loans from the Bankers Guild to purchase their seat.", + "Moreover, the Bankers Guild itself was able to buy the biggest share of the available seats. In addition to empowering the Bankers Guild, this sequence of events considerably weakened the position of the Doge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0117.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Dread of the Moonless Night}}", + "The nights have become far more dangerous in recent months, with people being found dead in the streets and canals of Morencia. Rumours are swirling that monsters have appeared to punish the sinful, but so far none really know what the cause of these attacks are. However, the modus operandi is extremely barbaric and strangely similar, almost ritual. The creature-or whatever it is-always attacks when the moon is not visible, either absent or masked by clouds. Increasing night patrols has had no effect, so as a last resort, the Supreme Council has hired the famous witch hunter, Vedemir Kaltstahl, to investigate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cultural Happenings", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Black Carnival}}", + "Held once per year in the heart of summer, the Black Carnival is an occasion for Morencians to give free rein to their base instincts. Clothed in extravagant costumes, the citizens feast for an entire month, indulging in incredible amounts on food, beverages, and more licentious activities. But recent years have seen the carnival tarnished, as darker habits have begun to spread among the population. Rumours tell of debauched gatherings hosted by dark sorcerers, where torture is conducted in exchange for massive amounts of gold. Even if no such activities have been exposed so far, the level of debauchery has clearly increased, with the most critical voices already associating this deviancy with the new threat, the Dread of the Moonless Night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The White Carnival}}", + "At the end of the year, six months after the Black Carnival, Morencia is usually covered in snow. This is the signal for a very different kind of carnival: a chance to clean all the refuse from the city, be it rubbish or people.", + "The official white mask worn during the White Carnival is reserved for citizens, and anyone unable to get a mask-by legal means or otherwise-is pursued, placed in a skiff, and exiled across the lagoon." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Locations", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i The Misty Reefs}} - Foolish sailors attempting to cross the Misty Reefs without the help of a Morencian guild navigator usually wander for days in the mist, only to end up at their starting point-if they aren't wrecked on the treacherous reefs or run aground on a sandbank, that is. Tales of this magical, misty maze speak of moving sandbanks that make any traditional mapping pointless. How the members of the Navigators Guild find their way is one of the mysteries that feeds Morencia's reputation.", + "{@b {@i The Arsenal of Morencia}} - A marvellous demonstration of Morencia's might, the Arsenal of Morencia serves as an example for other naval powers in Etharis. It occupies the main entrance to the city and serves as a filter for incoming vessels. The first part is a quarantine zone where crews and merchandise are stationed for forty days before being permitted inside Morencia. The second part shelters the arsenal itself, with the Morencian ships and shipyards.", + "{@b {@i The Water Strider Bridge}} - An astonishing piece of architecture takes centre stage in the heart of the canal network of Morencia. Originally a single bridge built above the main canal, it was the site of many trade activities. As a consequence, it was later linked to the surrounding islands by secondary bridges as the city grew larger. It finally became an improbable assembly of four bridges linked to a main bridge, vaguely in the form of a gigantic water strider-hence the name." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Persons", + "entries": [ + "Doge Lorenzo Flabenici - Elected for a lifetime mandate, the Doge is the official representative and-supposedly-most influential person in Morencia. The election is a long process that usually lasts an entire week or more. Flabenici's election took a moderate ten days, a duration that should have been an omen of a stable and seamless governance, but many events have disturbed the course of Morencia during his mandate. Although Doge Lorenzo was not directly responsible for the Castinellan conflict or the re cent degeneracy of the Black Carnival, his reputa tion has suffered from both blows to Morencia's honor. Further, his calamitous move to bail out the city's coffers by selling seats on the Supreme Council have sealed his disapproval by the people. He is now in a delicate political position, forced to constantly renegotiate with his fellow nobles and the guilds.", + "Witch Hunter Vedemir Kaltstahl - With a long record including the famous capture and execution of the Three Sisters, a band of sorceresses that terrorised the Bürach Empire for many years, Witch Hunter Vedemir Kaltstahl has nothing left to prove.", + "It is no surprise that he was chosen by the Supreme Council to investigate the mysterious series of murders referred to as the Dread of the Moonless Night. His investigation has only started recently though, and there is no sign of progress yet, other than his sudden demand to individually interrogate every member of the Supreme Council. Knowing his extreme interrogation techniques, it is understandable that some council members have tried to wriggle out of questioning, even though it brings suspicion on them.", + "Admiral Endoria Onaglie, Master of the Navigators Guild - Born into one of the oldest and most renowned noble families of Morencia, Endoria Onaglie nonetheless earned his rank of Guild Master through his numerous deeds during his already long career. But this fifty-year-old, seasoned captain has lost none of his power, save for an eye. Admiral Onaglie was in charge of the Morencian fleet when the Castinella Provinces managed to strike Morencia by sur prise. Only his experience and intuition allowed ships to be deployed from the Arsenal quickly enough to avoid the complete destruction of the Morencian fleet. He then led the remaining ships against the Castinellans, losing his eye during the final assault on the enemy flagship.", + "Kolyhs \"The Blazing Brain\", Master of the Bankers Guild and Augustine Trading Company - Some consider the Blazing Brain the most powerful personality in Morencia. Many tales surround this mysterious character, try to explain his meteoric rise to power in Morencia's two most powerful mercantile organizations. His origins are another mystery that fuels both fascination and distrust among the Morencians. Whatever the truth may be, he is a man with considerable power thanks to the immense fortune the Bankers Guild sits on. First commanding the Bankers Guild, he controversially allowed the Augustine Trading Company to buy a controlling portion of the Guild. Though dwarfed by the Augustine Trading Company, the Morencian Bankers Guild became the Company's single largest constituent, and Kolhys leveraged this position to rise through the Augustine Trad ing Company's ranks until he commanded both organizations. Kolhys was the very first banker to obtain a seat on Morencia's Supreme Council, which immediately provoked controversy. More over, he has been accused numerous times of corrupting other council members, but has never been convicted, as his accusers always either suddenly withdrew their complaints or disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Many believe that now the Bankers Guild, the Augustine Trading Company, and the Morencian Supreme Council are effectively the same entity. If that's true, they have Kolhys to thank-or curse-for it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0118.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Factions and Institutions", + "page": 178, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Supreme Council}}", + "As the main political body in Morencia, the Supreme Council has the last word on every sensitive matter in Morencia's political and legal affairs. Historically open to nobles only, its seats are now available for sale, allowing the wealthiest guilds to hold seats and thus gain even more influence in Morencia. Especially in the case of the Bankers Guild, it has become difficult to see where Morencia's government ends and its business interests begin." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Carpenters Guild}}", + "The oldest known organization created by the Morencians, the Carpenters Guild also bears one of the most critical responsibilities for Morencia's continued survival: the guild governs the city's shipwrights. The reputation of the ships produced by the Great Arsenal of Morencia has spread across all of Etharis, even as far as the northern Valikan isles. This reputation is well earned: the carpenters undergo five years of harsh training under the supervision of a Master Carpenter, transforming them into essential assets for any substantial expedition requiring on-the-go ship maintenance. This affords them extremely high wages, though not quite reaching the levels of the navigators who safely lead the ships in and out of the Misty Reefs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Navigators Guild }}", + "The Navigators Guild holds the secrets of sailing in and out of the Misty Reefs. Such secrets are jealously guarded, as Morencia's independence mostly relies on the protection provided by the Misty Reefs. In the last decade, however, since the seats on the Supreme Council were opened for sale, the navigators' prices have risen frequently and sharply. The most vehement critics accuse the Navigators Guild of outright robbery, gouging to afford more seats on the council and thus more power. But more worrying rumours speak of the Mist Spell becoming harder to control and its effects more pronounced, increasing the difficulty of navigating the Misty Reefs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Bankers Guild}}", + "The Bankers Guild is probably the most influential of the guilds, as they are the only ones authorised to loan money. They of course use this privilege to lend to other Morencian guilds, but also loan money to agents outside the city. Since its absorption by the Augustine Trading Company, the guild has become intertwined with commerce on a global scale. Moreover, it is commonly known that their biggest clients are the Castinella Provinces, which fuels suspicion as to their true allegiances." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The City Of Liesech", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0119.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Location", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + "Nested in the Wide Gulf called bite bay north of the Charneault Kingdom, the citystate of Liesech deploys its dense web of channels and ditches in a constant fight against the sea. On the city's eastern side, an impressive fortification system relying on water once protected the city against the Bürach Empire's ambition. On the west side, a giant harbour and arsenal face the sea." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "History", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b Rise and Apogee}}", + "The Bouwengracht family has tacitly reigned in Liesech since its very beginning as a city-state. Back when Liesech was just a large fishing village, Otto Bouwengracht was an ambitious fisherman who direly desired a better, wealthier life. His ambition led him to fish further out in the bay. When he eventually reached the area at the centre of the bay, known as the Eye of the Sea, he came upon an otherworldly creature called the Filth Grazer. The creature felt the fisherman's ambition and offered him a bargain; she promised advice and access to superior intelligence that would help Bouwengracht raise a superb coastal city, the most wealthy ever known. In exchange, what she asked seemed very little in the eyes of Otto Bouwengracht: the filth of the city.", + "She wanted to eat all the rubbish produced by the city, including the corpses of the dead. Otto Bouwengracht's part of the bargain was to instate a cult that would secretly serve the creature's gluttony under the guise of blessing the sea for all the wealth it provided to the city.", + "Otto Bouwengracht accepted. True to the creature's word, he quickly became a famous businessman whose wealth boosted the development of Liesech. He developed tremendously advanced techniques to expand the territory of Liesech, constructing channels and ditches that would prevent floods and optimise transport and logistics. Naval construction also accelerated, and under the Bouwengracht family's rule, Liesech became a major maritime power in only a few generations. They began sending more ships across the seas to explore and gather wealth, and after a few more generations, Liesech had reached a state of wealth and opulence that no one in Etharis could ignore.", + "That was the moment when the Bürach Empire turned its imperial gaze on the small city. Liesech had become a major trade hub between the nearby regions of Etharis, especially the Bürach Empire and the Charneault Kingdom. These two powers benefited greatly from the improved trade routes, but the Bürach Empire couldn't bear the taxes applied on all the supplies that passed through Liesech's harbour. The Charneault Kingdom, on the other hand, favored Liesech's independence, fearing that an annexation would worsen their position." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Annexation by the Bürach Empire}}", + "The Bürach Empire could not leave Liesech in peace, fearing their autonomy might inspire independence movements inside the empire. Leading Bürach aristocrats made a deal with the countess Analita von Raiza, a powerful vampire who was held captive in the Bürach Empire. In return for her freedom, she was to enter Liesech and use her vampiric powers to take control of the Bouwengracht family. Once done, she would open the city to the annexation. Knowing that most vampires crave to hold power over territory and a population, the Bürach aristocrats hoped this bargain would let them absorb Liesech's wealth while keeping Analita von Raiza under control. They were right, but not entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u The Red Morning}}", + "Analita von Raiza was a higher vampire, allowing her to notice the magic in action around Liesech, and in particular the Bouwengracht family. It did not prevent her from fulfilling her mission, but shortly after the annexation-and once she understood where the strange magic around Bouwengracht family came from-she saw an opportunity to strike a blow against the Bürach Empire and spoil the jewel that she had so compliantly handed to her former gaoler.", + "On the morning of the next annual ceremony of the Nurturing Sea, the entire Bouwengracht family was found slaughtered, their blood entirely drained out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u The Weeping Pox}}", + "The bargain between the Filth Grazer and Bouwengracht family was therefore broken, and Analita would not allow it to continue in any other form for she wanted to replace the creature's influence over the city with her own. But the ancient creature was cunning, and enacted revenge against both the Bouwengracht family and the vampire: it infected the corpses of the Bouwengracht with the virulent Weeping Pox. The Bouwengracht family was given a lavish funeral inside the Froth Church, the main church of Liesech, and the disease spread from there to devastating effect.", + "Analita von Raiza had not expected the Filth Grazer to give the city up easily, but she was nevertheless furious to see her new flock die by the thousands. She was immune to the pox and powerful enough to challenge the creature. A terrible battle ensued. The fight lasted for an entire day and caused giant tides which wreaked havoc on the harbour. At the end of the day Analita von Raiza came back, exhausted but alive. None know for sure who won the encounter or if the Filth Grazer exists, but Analita has never returned to the Eye of the Sea. Instead she spends most of her days within her den atop the High Belfry, the highest building and main place of power in Liesech.", + "As the Weeping Pox spread quickly in the city, the Bürach Empire deployed troops outside to place Liesech under quarantine. However, it was too late, as they learned later that the disease had already spread outside Liesech.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@i {@u Symptoms}}", + "The symptoms of the Weeping Pox are both an eloquent manifestation of the Filth Grazer's devious mind and a metaphor for Liesech's course in history. At first a sick person will be subject to fever causing sharpened senses, overexcitement, and a sense of wellbeing. But soon these symptoms will transition to delirium, burning fever, insatiable thirst, and weltering lesions that have given the illness its name. Beyond this, nearly all who contract the disease die shortly after. Most people succumb to the pox in a few days while the most resilient may hold on for almost two weeks." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cultural Happenings", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Ceremony of the Nurturing Sea}}", + "Once per year, the people of Liesech would gather at the harbour for a great celebration dedicated to the sea and the great wealth it provided to the city. The aristocrats and especially the Bouwengracht family would place many offerings on boats and send them out on the water. The event was only held if there was a good wind coming from the land, to push the offerings towards the centre of the bay.", + "Although one would expect at least some of the ships to wash up somewhere in the bay, none were ever retrieved.", + "Moreover, the ceremony was always followed by strange currents in the bay, and the harbour would stay closed for the entire day after the ceremony. In fact, the offerings were all for the benefit of the Filth Grazer. It is said this ceremony still takes place within the damned city of Liesech, driven by the insidious remnants of the Cult of the Sea." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@u {@b The Week of the Grand Citywide Market}}", + "A major event that used to be held on a yearly basis was the week of the Grand Citywide Market. On this occasion, the whole city would be transformed into a vast, open-air market lasting for an entire week. The variety and the quality of the available products and merchandise were simply unequalled in Etharis, even by the city-state of Morencia. These days are likely gone forever now that the Weeping Pox has devastated Liesech. If the market persists at all in the disease-stricken city, it is doubtlessly in a debased and corrupted form." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Locations", + "page": 181, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i The Eye of the Sea}} - The centre of Bite Bay has been mostly impassable to ships from time immemorial. In taverns, they tell stories of mermaids or other mystical sea creatures that repel human boats and capture any trespassers. The awful truth of the Filth Grazer is known by a few people only, including the late Bouwengracht family and the vampire Countess Analita von Raiza.", + "{@b {@i The High Belfry}} - At the centre of Liesech is a huge square that once served as a public forum for popular debates, while the decisions about Liesech's politics and laws were made in the tall bell tower that overlooked the square. The High Belfry was constructed centuries ago by one of the first Bouwengracht governors, and this major place of power remained under their control until the Red Morning. The centre of the city is now ruled by the Cult of the Black Lady, and rumours say that Analita von Raiza takes her regenerating sleep on the highest floor of the High Belfry.", + "{@b {@i The Froth Church}} - The Bouwengracht family initiated and financed the Cult of the Sea, a religious movement that revered the \"Nurturing Sea\" and made offerings in its name, in order to feed the Filth Grazer. Many churches were constructed for the cult in Liesech, but the most important is the Froth Church, the place where every Bouwengracht family member used to be buried. Built on the city's westernmost quay, the Froth Church is in direct contact with the sea. A small channel was set up to allow passage to the waters of the bay\u2014and to allow the secret delivery of morbid offerings to the Filth Grazer. Because of that foul visitor, the sea around the church always foams and froths, hence its name." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Persons", + "page": 181, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i Bouwergracht Family}} - The Bouwengracht family has enjoyed a reputation both mysterious and prestigious since the rise of Liesech. Otto Bouwengracht, the first known patriarch of the family, is the most famous. But the family is now fading slowly into oblivion after being slaughtered by Analita von Raiza during the event known as the Red Morning. However, rumour has it that one child of the family, Wilhelm, secretly escaped by being exchanged with another child at the last moment. The most fanciful stories claim he will come back one day to retake control of Liesech and return the city to its former glory.", + "{@b {@i The Filth Grazer}} - Even the few who know the existence of the Filth Grazer have no detailed understanding of it. This is no surprise, as such creatures are very rare and hardly intelligible to lesser beings such as humans. All that can be said for sure about it is that it possesses an inextinguishable thirst for the filth from human activities. There are stories about its actual appearance, some of which describe tentacles and rumbling supernatural voices, but they can be no more than rumours as no one comes back from the Eye of the Sea where the beast resides, feasting on rotting corpses and filth.", + "{@b {@i Vampire Countess Analita Von Raiza}} - Countess Analita von Raiza is probably is one of the oldest known vampires. Captured centuries ago during an old war between ancient Bürach tribes, she was held captive in a sophisticated magical sarcophagus whose makers have been long forgotten. As a higher vampire, she is almost impossible to kill as she is resistant to wounds that would slay a mortal. But this does not mean she is invincible, as she barely survived her encounter with the Filth Grazer. She now lies regenerating in the High Belfry, waiting for the Weeping Pox to pass before she emerges as the unchallenged ruler of Liesech." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1347.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Factions and Institutions", + "page": 183, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Morbus Doctore}}", + "{@i \"No knowledge should be feared, because knowledge is power.\"}", + "The Morbus Doctore appeared shortly after the release of the Weeping Pox. Wearing strange coats and masks meant to protect them from the disease, they wander the city looking for newly infected people. But only a fool would submit to their treatments, as they are known to conduct unbearable experiments on their \"patients\". They seem to be convinced that the Weeping Pox actually is a blessing that must be studied, exploited, and controlled to bring humanity forward to a new level of existence. Listening ears have heard them speak of \"the Great One from the Bay\" in reverential and fascinated terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Cult of the Black Lady}}", + "{@i \"We worship beauty in this lost world. A dark, demanding, and thirsty beauty.\"}", + "When the countess Analita von Raiza arrived in Liesech, she did not immediately take control of the Bouwengracht family. As the smart mind she is, she understood that the best way to reach the places of power in the city was to create a reputation. She therefore gathered attractive young individuals she transformed into vampires and started a business of luxury. Thanks to the timely disappearance of several rich clients, her business grew rapidly and allowed her to constitute a small army of perverted but devoted followers. These fanatics now bear the name of the Cult of the Black Lady and control the centre area of Liesech to protect their mistress's den in the High Belfry. It is also said that they hunt for non infected people to steal their blood and serve it to the vampire countess while she is regenerating after her fight against the Filth Grazer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "{@b {@u Golden Barge Company (G.B.C.)}}", + "{@i \"To keep people connected is the only true duty, as not fulfilling it would mean the end of civilization.\"}", + "Regarded as the last remnant of Liesech's former glory, the G.B.C. are almost as ancient as the Bouwengracht family. They have one purpose, a duty they will carry out until the end whatever no matter happens, and that is the transportation of people and goods on the channels of Liesech. They are an honourable and devoted company whose members neither discriminate nor exploit their fellow man. They just ask the right price and nothing more for every course. But their exposure to every traveller in the city also makes them a highly valuable source of information for those who respect them and are ready to pay the extra coin." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Factions of Etharis", + "page": 184, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Wherever there is an ounce of power to be had, there is guaranteed to be a faction built around it." + ], + "by": "Godwick Fulminster, Etharis Historian" + }, + "The major factions of Etharis have been around long enough to overtly or covertly permeate through every stratum of society. They have a presence in every nation and have a hand in nearly every major event in the history of the continent. They move with speed, intelligence, and ruthlessness. Thus these factions have endured throughout the centuries.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Thaumaturge", + "page": 184, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i \"We who shape magic, shape the world.\"}}", + "{@b Headquarters: A collectively-maintained extraplanar space}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "The Grand Thaumatic Order of Theurgists, or The Thaumaturge, is a loose confederation of archmages whose existence has been an open secret for several decades. The common folk regard them as a fairy tale, as The Thaumaturge spends much of its resources keeping their existence secret." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0120.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "The Thaumaturge was created after the Beast first appeared in the Bürach Empire, and archmages from nearby nations put aside their differences to discuss the surge of abominations in the land. While they have yet to find a solution to the Beast, they had some success in containing the abominations it created. Since then, the order has met secretly to manage similar threats. They have defeated a number of demon lords and eldritch monsters, all outside of the public eye.", + "The Thaumaturge aims to protect the entirety of Etharis from world-ending or even reality-ending scenarios. It succeeds largely because it operates in the shadows, free from the politics of their respective governments that may forbid them to act. They share resources and information whenever necessary in order to defeat a major foe.", + "Current members of The Thaumaturge include the likes of Mina Taliesin, Lady of Masks; the Ravencourt Keeper; Martorius; Lord Duma Felsinger of Erlefurt; Razbat, Head Gaoler of Cold Iron Keep; Odis of Sarmar Academy; and Lord Volarius of Aloran. It is believed the archmages meet in a pocket dimension where their discussions can be held in the utmost privacy. Every Thaumaturge member has agreed to be placed under a powerful geas that keeps them from betraying each other's confidence.", + "However, because the faction is driven by personalities, there are times when The Thaumaturge fails to act. The order has no single leader and acts on a majority vote. If vested interests prevent a majority, they can block any group action on an issue, leaving the others to act on their own. Hence, far-reaching events like the undead horde of the City Below have gone unanswered, as the Ostoyan members oppose any intervention from outsiders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Company of Free Swords", + "page": 184, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i \"Blood and Honor, Strength in Steel.\"}}", + "{@b Headquarters: Voros}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "If one needs a war won, a powerful monster removed, or a dirty job completed, the Company of Free Swords is the top mercenary group to call\u2014assuming you have the coin. Despite the name, the company's services are far from free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0121.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "An ancient and elite mercenary company, the Free Swords have tipped the scales of war for many a nation. It has the distinction of slaying a demon lord, and considers defeating a dragon a slow business day. The company includes warriors, wizards, priests, druids, rogues, and spies among its ranks. It has a branch in nearly every corner of the continent.", + "The Free Swords began as a military unit in the now-defunct nation of Falaris. Serving a tyrant king, conscript soldiers fought endless wars against neighboring kingdoms. After receiving orders to raze a village of hapless peasants, one Commander Darion Harkin finally declared he had had enough. His entire unit deserted and formed their own organisation. When the king tried to have Harkin killed, the commander turned the tables and assassinated him instead.", + "Harkin laid the foundations of the Company of Free Swords, proclaiming his organization one that prioritises the welfare of the soldier, not the ruler. Harkin famously declared, \"If we must deprive this world of fathers, brothers, and sons, and be killed as we do so, let it be for the highest coin, that we may die content.\"", + "Despite their mercenary ethics, the Free Swords maintain a code of honor\u2014stay loyal to the company, be honest in your dealings, and take vengeance on those who betray you or your comrades. They live simple lives free of excess, spending most of their time honing their fighting skills. Disciplined, loyal, and fearless, the company is ready for any war, confident in their success.", + "The Free Swords have spread across Etharis, taking on jobs from all who can afford their price. In a century they had become the largest such organisation in the land. No king, merchant, or official would dare cross them or default in their pay. They know the Company of Free Swords will take its price, one way or another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Augustine Trading Company", + "page": 185, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i \"Success in all ventures and circumstances.\"}}", + "{@b Headquarters: Morencia}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Amidst the splendours of Morencia sits an organisation that guards its treasure as jealously as a dragon defends its hoard. The Augustine Trading Company is an ancient and venerable institution that maintains a presence in every country, from the southern reaches of Castinella to the misty city of Castalore." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0122.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "The company was named after its founder, Manoch Augustus, a clergyman who left the priesthood amid a scandal involving the church's finances. With few options left, he turned his talents to commerce. After a number of false starts, Augustus found his way into a lucrative profession-the weapons trade.", + "With the help of some investors from the nobility, he founded an arms trading company in Morencia.", + "With the gold he earned, he purchased land and lent coin to the rich. After systematising predatory lending practices and enforcing them ruthlessly, the Augustine Trading Company ended up as the wealthiest faction in all of Etharis. They are one of the few non-government entities rich enough to hire the services of the Free Swords Company. However, through the machination of its latest head Kolthys \"Blazing Brain,\" the line between company and government has blurred as an organ of the Augustine Trading Company became a dominant force on the Morencian Supreme Council.", + "The company maintains trades routes that run all the way to Grarjord. Each ship is guarded by a contingent of professional soldiers, wizards, and priests. Even the raiders of Tyburn think twice before attacking these floating fortresses.", + "The company currently has a hand in every trade, including food production, construction, labor, crafts, and education. It runs one of the finest wizard colleges in Morencia. It has even lured legendary smiths from Rauland into its stable of weapon makers.", + "It is also no secret that the company has moved into a new era of weapon trading: breeding monsters to serve on the battlefield. Their first successful venture involved lycanthropic thralls they call Warbreed. Rumors abound that the company is currently experimenting with eldritch mutants. While this current venture is frowned upon by the clergy, governments have embraced such forward-thinking ideas with open arms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ebon Syndicate", + "page": 185, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i \"The night is our kingdom.\"}}", + "{@b Headquarters: Altenheim}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "It is said that beneath every unexplained success lies an undiscovered crime. If so, the crimes of the Ebon Syndicate's number beyond reckoning.", + "In many respects, the Ebon Syndicate is the Augustine Trading Company's dark mirror-an organization with a finger in every major criminal trade. Assassination, slave trading, drug trafficking, theft, and the black market all fall within their ambit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0123.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "The syndicate employs and controls thugs, beggars, thieves, professional killers, extortionists, and spies. Its Shadow Academy ensures these agents operate with the highest skill and efficiency.", + "The Ebon Syndicate began with an Altenheim based bandit named Hiram Greyman. One night, after a battle with the city watch left his men dead and Hiram badly wounded, the bandit fled into a hedge maze. There, delirious from blood loss, he followed a hawk moth that led him through to safety. Since then, Greyman thought himself favored by the gods and used the hawk moth as his personal symbol. He rebuilt his gang and went on to establish the Syndicate, which over the centuries grew into the powerful shadow organization it is today.", + "After Greyman died, his name became a title that was passed on from one syndicate leader to the next. The current Greyman is Natalia Koscheii, who is infamous for her ability to escape the most meticulous assassination attempts.", + "The syndicate's presence is most felt in the largest and most prosperous cities of Etharis. All the smaller crime organisations bow to the syndicate. Freelancers receive one warning before their lives are shortened, and any group that tries to muscle into the syndicate's territory is treated without mercy.", + "The syndicate maintains a tenuous peace with the other factions. Groups like the Watchers and the Augustine Trading Company are technically at war with them, but will often hire their services, as the syndicate's spy network outmatches any other.", + "The syndicate's insignia, the hawk moth, is a nocturnal creature known for its swift flight and short lifespan. Similarly, the agents of the syndicate move quickly through darkness, taking what they want, with the full knowledge that life is short among fellow rogues." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Watchers of the Faithful", + "page": 187, + "entries": [ + "{@b {@i \"Those of great faith shall never perish, but will gain the keys to Paradise.\"}}", + "{@b Headquarters: Toletum}", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "After the loss of the gods, many of their good-aligned clerics rallied to the remaining Arch Seraphs in order to hold the fabric of their society together. Throwing their faith behind the Seraphs, the major churches reformed into a large organisation known as The Watchers of the Faithful. Composed of priests and paladins, the Watchers have dedicated themselves to preserving the old faiths in this new form." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0124.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "After the loss of the gods, many of their good-aligned clerics rallied to the remaining Arch Seraphs in order to hold the fabric of their society together. Throwing their faith behind the Seraphs, the major churches reformed into a large organisation known as The Watchers of the Faithful. Composed of priests and paladins, the Watchers have dedicated themselves to preserving the old faiths in this new form.", + "The Watchers are a comparatively young faction, but are highly organised and zealous in the pursuit of their goals. They follow what they call the Eternal Dogma: revere the Arch Seraphs, follow their laws as handed down by the High Priest, and destroy all that is unholy and evil in their sight\u2014through any means necessary.", + "The Watchers are composed of six sects, each one following their particular Arch Seraph. Each elects a High Priest to rule the sect, with the most populous sect having the greatest weight in votes. The current High Priest, Nola Cirdanal, is a follower of Empyreus. Her uncompromising stance has put the Watchers on the path to war against several factions that have fallen afoul of the Eternal Dogma.", + "The Watchers have instigated various inquisitions across the continent in an effort to stamp out all that is, in Cirdanal's words, \"corrupt, heretical, iniquitous, or displeasing to the eyes of Heaven.\" They have pursued the Augustine Trading Company for its efforts at weaponising monsters, the Soma nobility for falling to vampirism, and the Valikan tribes for worshipping elementals. To the shock of those in power, their attacks have often found support among the citizens. Thousands flocked to the Watchers, with many going on pilgrimages to Castinella, and money continues to flow into the coffers of the Grand Temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1386.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Etharis Pantheon", + "page": 189, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Godless Universe", + "page": 189, + "entries": [ + "In ancient times, the many gods of etharis guided their people to prosperity and enlightenment. That all changed during the Aetheric War, where the gods took up arms against a host of cosmic horrors called the Aether Kindred. This conflict led to the loss of nearly the entire pantheon. Many believe that the gods fled this reality for safer realms. Some scholars claim the gods were consumed by the very horrors they sought to destroy.", + "Those gods that survived returned to rule Etharis.", + "With their balance disrupted, though, they could no longer exist at peace with one another. They made war among themselves over who should rule above the others. Thus, the last of the gods extinguished one another.", + "Etharis has been left a godless plane undergoing a prolonged dark age. All that remains of the once almighty pantheon are the lieutenants of these lost gods, Arch Seraphs and Daemons who have been left to their own devices. While they wield enormous power, these beings are far less than the gods they once served. Some still attempt to fulfill the functions of their lost masters. Others have opted to pursue their own agendas.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0125.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arch Seraphs", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Miklas", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Mercy}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Redeemer, The Saint of Lost Causes, Plague-Breaker}", + "{@b Domain: Healing, Ease of Suffering, Freedom}", + "With the loss of the goddess Aurelia, Miklas took on her role as best as she could. Unfortunately, as she does not have the power to act as the new goddess of protection, her aid can only come after the fact. She soothes the tormented, provides succor in times of distress, and gives deliverance from oppression. Prisoners, the sick, the poor, and the destitute all seek her favor, as do clerics who wish to ease the world's suffering." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0127.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Miklas resembles a tall, golden haired human clothed in a radiant white robe, bearing a staff of elderwood whose leaves continually wither and grow back." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Empyreus", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Valor}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Unbroken, the Spirit of Courage, The Sword Saint}", + "{@b Domain: Righteous War, Courage, Honor, Strength}", + "The patron of good-aligned warriors, Empyreus seeks to push back the influence of the Arch Daemons and return Etharis to its Golden Age. His uncompromising nature differs from that of Maligant, his predecessor. He drives his followers to become zealots bent on cleansing the world of whatever they perceive as sources of corruption." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0126.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Empyreus is depicted as a knight in plate armour with wings made from sword blades." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zabriel", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Truth}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Watcher, Lightbearer}", + "{@b Domain: Knowledge, Truth, Wisdom}", + "A former archivist of the knowledge god Typharia, Zabriel was one of those who abandoned the ideals of their god, to pursue her own agenda. Whereas Typharia was neutrally-aligned and sought knowledge for the sake of knowledge, Zabriel sought to weaponize knowledge and truth. She is the patron of scholars, truth-seekers, counterspies, and those who seek to bring down conspiracies and oppressive regimes. Those who follow her often gain flashes of inspiration that lead them to discover secrets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0128.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Zabriel appears as a robed figure whose face glows so brightly her features cannot be seen. She always carries a book that holds the names of every being in existence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morael", + "page": 191, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Sacrifice}", + "{@b Epitaphs: Saint of Martyrs, Peacekeeper, Hope-giver}", + "{@b Domain: Heroism, Love, Compassion, Martyrdom}", + "Morael represents an aspect of the Vetara, goddess of love. Specifically, Morael represents the strength behind conviction, the ability to give up everything for something greater than one's self. As a patron of heroes, Morael receives the prayers of those looking for the strength to make impossible decisions and great sacrifices. The Arch Seraph aids those who are willing to pay the ultimate price for their cause." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0133.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "As a being of near-infinite patience, Morael often takes on the role of mediator between all the members of the new pantheon. He is depicted as a golden being with three faces and three pairs of wings." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solyma", + "page": 191, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Justice}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Burning Scales, the Great Judge, the Lady of Vengeance}", + "{@b Domain: Justice, Benevolent Rulership, Resistance}", + "Unlike some of her counterparts, Solyma remains faithful to the dead god of supreme justice. She has undertaken a vow of silence and will not speak until the cosmic horror that destroyed her master has been defeated for good. Until then, she does what she can to help those who seek justice in all its forms. Good-aligned vigilantes and those who destroy the abominations of the Aether Kindred can expect great rewards from Solyma.", + "But Solyma's silence has come with a cost, and her faithful stray without guidance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0131.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "The name of the god who Solyma once served has been forgotten by mortalkind, and their teachings twisted to serve mortal ends. Solyma's most fervent worshippers reside in Ostoya, where whispered prayers call her the Lady of Vengeance and bloody vendettas are prosecuted in her name. Yet who is to say their idea of justice is wrong, if not silent Solyma herself?", + "She is depicted as a robed, long-haired woman bearing a glowing greatsword, and whose feet do not touch the ground." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aphaeleon", + "page": 191, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Seraph of Temperance}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Resilient One}", + "{@b Domain: Peace, Meditation, Enlightenment, Endurance}", + "The most contemplative and peaceful of the Arch Seraphs, Aphaeleon is the patron of monks and clerics. Formerly an angel of the Myria, god of joy, he has taken a different path and is now prayed to by those who seek freedom from their worldly desires. Aphaeleon helps his followers resist their addictions and temptations. Those who follow his ways find great mental and spiritual strength that enables them to endure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0132.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Aphaeleon appears as a bearded old man floating in a sphere of golden light. The sight of him alone brings a sense of inner peace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arch Daemons", + "page": 192, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Venin", + "page": 192, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Deceit}", + "{@b Epitaphs: Great Deceiver, Lord of Lies, Dusktongue, The Hooded One}", + "{@b Domain: Illusion, Lies, Insanity}", + "Venin, the Great Deceiver, seeks to undermine mortals by tricking them into false ideologies and illusory goals. She relishes the lies people tell themselves to justify depravity and cruelty. Venin's followers gain great skill in illusions and convincing others of their versions of the truth, but eventually they lose all sense of what is real and what is not." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0135.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Venin is a towering, black-robed figure whose face is a mirror, reflecting a subtly distorted version of the observer. Her voice seems to echo from deep within the listener's head." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tormach", + "page": 192, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Wrath}", + "{@b Epitaphs: Manslayer, Marauder, Lord of Blood Oaths}", + "{@b Domain: War, Murder, Destruction}", + "Replacing the war god Maligant is the Arch Daemon Tormach, a spirit of relentless conflict. Unlike Maligant, who espoused a strategy to prevent needless deaths, Tormach delights in killing and bloody violence, demanding sacrifices from his followers in exchange for power. Victory itself is unimportant to Tormach-what matters is that as much blood as possible is shed during and after the battle. Murderers and evil-aligned warriors find strength in Tormach, but are apt to give in to their bloodlust before long." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0136.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Tormach appears as a flaming warrior bearing a helm and a wickedly-curved halberd. He rides a chariot pulled by a pair of chimera." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorodyn", + "page": 192, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Avarice}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The King of Red Coins, The Dark Feeder, The Yawning Maw}", + "{@b Domain: Commerce, Wealth}", + "Gorodyn has claimed the sphere of Jezra, the former god of commerce. Gorodyn exhorts mortals that greed is a virtue, and that to gather wealth and resources while the rest go without is the greatest happiness one can achieve. His followers thus seek wealth through whatever means possible, such as the merchant who hoards food and sells it at exorbitant prices. While they are rich in material wealth, their souls inevitably go hungry." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0137.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Gorodyn resembles an enormous and grotesque bag of rotting flesh enveloped in both flies and gaudy jewelry. His body is also covered with hundreds of mouths that speak with the same voice." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sitri", + "page": 193, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Hedonism}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Tempter, Whisperer, Bloodrose}", + "{@b Domain: Lust, Dark Desire, Indulgence}", + "Where the rich and poor lose themselves to excess, lust, and debauchery, there walks Sitri. The Arch Daemon whispers into the hearts of men and women, urging them to give in to their basest instincts. He has never known more followers than in Altenheim, the City of Joy, where drugfueled parties last for days on end." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0139.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "It is said that Sitri has never forced a single soul to do evil but only presented them the choice. Few possess the strength to walk away from him, and not a few of those who succeed once still eventually succumb.", + "Sitri appears as tendrils of black mist that resemble a human, but can shift to take on the form of the viewer's greatest desire, say a handsome young lad or an alluring temptress." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beleth", + "page": 193, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Fear}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Laughing Man, Lord of Pain, The Horned King, Blackjester}", + "{@b Domain: Fear, Madness, Trickery}", + "Most mortals fear the Arch Daemons but, conversely, Beleth finds mortals atrociously funny. He delights in torturing them with their worst fears, knowing that the terror induced is often far worse than the actual threat. His followers are rulers who terrorize their people, priests who hold sway over the superstitious, and anyone who holds power through fear. Every single one is eventually driven to fear those they rule." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0140.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Beleth appears as a horned, grey-skinned man with pointed features, jet-black eyes, and a horrendously wide smile that drips black ichor. Spiked chains encircle his arms and legs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malikir", + "page": 193, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-9 text-left", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "{@b Arch Daemon of Pride}", + "{@b Epitaphs: The Velvet Queen, The Usurper, The Great Inversion}", + "{@b Domain: Tyranny, Conquest, Corruption, Dominion}", + "Known as the most powerful of the Arch Daemons, Malikir presides over tyrants and corrupted heroes. She promises power, fame, and dominion to those who give themselves to her. However, as her insignia suggests, all who rise in her favor will eventually come to a terrible fall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0141.webp" + } + } + ] + ] + }, + "Malikir ruins the goodhearted, as even heroes that start with the best intentions can fall prey to her wiles as they grow to believe in their own legend. She has driven friends to fight each other and rulers to wage war in the name of national pride.", + "Malikir is a towering figure of ebony, undulating flesh, with an inverted triangular head and long arms that end in claws." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/001-1449.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Primordials", + "page": 195, + "entries": [ + "When matter first formed from Chaos into fire, earth, air, and water, the Primordials opened their eyes to the light of Etharis. They spread across the land, sea, and skies, claiming territory for themselves. Then the gods decided to give a majority of Etharis to their mortal followers. War erupted with the Primordials, who, seeing they were outmatched, ceded their lands to mortals. It was this first great victory that convinced the gods to challenge the Aether Kindred, which led to their downfall.", + "While no match for the gods in terms of power, Primordials wield enormous elemental energy from their spheres of origin. They are not commonly worshipped in Etharis, save among Valikan clans in Grarjord and the elves of Tol Leyemil.", + "{@b {@i Lady Morakesh}} - Commands the realm of Flamebourne and a host of salamanders, efreeti, and azers. As unstable and changeable as the element she controls, Morakesh aids or thwarts her fellow Primordials depending on her whim.", + "{@b {@i Alondo}} - Lord of the Depths and ruler of the Endless Sea. Water elementals from the gentle hippocampi to the massive leviathans all follow his word. An isolationist, Alondo prefers to be left on his own without interfering or being interfered with, except in the most urgent matters.", + "{@b {@i Citrolach}} - Supreme ruler of the vast underground realm of Stonereach. Creatures such as Xorn and Zaratans bow to his rule. Once he has set his mind on something, Citrolach is notoriously difficult to budge, holding to even his idlest whims for centuries.", + "{@b {@i Ilhara}} - Queen of Air and Shadow, who counts sylphs, djinn, and air myrmidons among her people. Ilhara stands with her ears to the wind- her spies watch all the Primordials, Seraphs, and Daemons, and report everything they see to her. She schemes to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Gormadraug and wrest control of Etharis from the Seraphs.", + "{@b {@i Gormadraug}} - The Great Prismatic Wyrm and originator of coldfire, Gormadraug was the most powerful of the Primordials. Gormadraug lorded over the other Primordials until its death at the hands of the hero Kentigern. His Primordial kin dread his resurrection and will do what they must to stop it. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Aether Kindred", + "page": 195, + "entries": [ + "The Others, or simply the Kindred, are cosmic horrors, the sight of which alone could torture a mortal's mind into insanity. None can say where they originated, but scholars believe they are an aspect of the original chaos that existed before the birth of the universe. Their goals\u2014if they have any apart from consuming all of existence-are alien and inscrutable.", + "Thankfully, after consuming many gods during the Aetheric War, the Kindred fell into a deep slumber. Their dormant state has left Etharis largely safe from their influence, but their dreams have still spawned abominations that haunt the continent.", + "Of the various Aether Kindred, these three are most known:", + "{@b {@i Vraigoroth}} - A strange entity resembling an enormous maw ringed with fangs that sucks all light and energy into itself. Vraigoroth was said to have traveled the cosmos in search of entire planets to swallow.", + "{@b {@i M'rorcameleth}} - A mind-bogglingly immense being, M'rorcameleth is said to live in its own plane of existence, though some would say M'rorcameleth itself is a plane. Entering M'rorcameleth, one is confronted by a strange landscape made of flesh, punctuated by bulbous eyes and wriggling, worm-like trees.", + "{@b {@i Pharazorthok}} - A being that resembles an enormous tentacled tree with multiple mouths and eyes. Pharazorthok can see and pass through the planes and possess mortal minds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Renowned Characters Of Etharis", + "page": 196, + "entries": [ + "With danger everywhere, Etharis teems with heroes and villains. You will no doubt add your own. But as your characters pursue their own goals and adventures, they may cross paths with some of these personalities.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Liu Quizan", + "page": 196, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Dragonborn}", + "{@b Region: Bürach Empire}", + "They say fire runs in the veins of Liu Quizan\u2014not because he is a dragonborn, but because of the righteous flame of justice in his heart. Liu was born in a remote village in the northern Bürach Empire. Incensed by the abuses of the cruel noble who ruled the village, Liu invoked ancient law and challenged his lord into a duel. Luck smiled on Liu, and his sword pierced the nobleman's heart.", + "Liu's fellow villagers hailed him as a hero, but he knew he needed to atone for the killing. He joined a monastery to cleanse his conscience. Unable to forget, however, he wasted his days drinking enormous quantities of alcohol.", + "Liu left the monastery to travel alongside adventurers, cleansing darkness wherever he went. His legend grew. It was said he could slay vampires bare-handed, that he could outfight an entire army and outdrink it as well. Yet, one by one, his comrades died or fell to darkness, and Liu was left alone. That is when his old demons found him again.", + "Liu, as they say, drowned in a bottle. He became a derelict, and waited to die. But his legend was not over yet, and a humble gnome named Gerbo Amakiir would begin the next chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0142.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gerbo Amakiir", + "page": 197, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Gnome}", + "{@b Region: Ostoyan Empire}", + "Countless unsung heroes dwell in the cities working for their community every day. A shining example is the gnome bard Gerbo Amakiir.", + "With a sharp tongue, brilliant mind, and an aptitude for the lute, young Gerbo explored the world around him and his heart broke for it. Using the wealth he amassed through his talents, he decided the best way to soothe the pain of the helpless was to start an orphanage. He thus created a huge family, where every child in need was his own. But Gerbo's success drew unfortunate attention.", + "A vampire ruled Gerbo's city, and that lord approached Gerbo with an ultimatum: Gerbo could only continue as a prominent figure in the city if he became a vampire as well. Gerbo could not accept or give up his orphanage, so the vampire offered an alternative: Gerbo could keep his orphanage and his mortality so long as he provided the vampire rulers a tribute of three victims a month.", + "So Gerbo became a murderer, seeing no choice but to prey on the vulnerable. And this went on for far too long.", + "Yet one night, as he searched for victims and prepared to kill a drunken dragonborn, he recognized the derelict as none other than the hero Liu Quizan. That night, he abandoned his deal with the vampire and nursed Liu back to health. In Liu, he realized he could have a powerful ally-and Liu found a new cause to live for in helping Gerbo put an end to the blood tribute once and for all." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kainen Alabaster, the Witch Doctor", + "page": 197, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Half-Orc}", + "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", + "Among the peace-loving lycanthropes of the Raven's Wolves tribe, the wisest is Kainen Alabaster, known as the Witch Doctor.", + "Kainen was born in a small tribe of half-orc outcasts who roamed the borders of the great human and elf settlements. However, in a disastrous hunt, Kainen was bitten by a werewolf in the form of a wolf. The half-orc's spiritual strength held back the disease at first, but the urges awakened by the full moon were uncontrollable. Kainen awoke bathed in the blood of his own tribe. For a time, he lost his mind, giving in to the wolf. His cries of sorrow and rage filled the night, until the Raven's Wolves found him and taught him to control his dark side.", + "Kainen studied herbalism, and soon became a master. He has created potions to ease the pain of transformation, calming the wolf inside every lycanthrope. His greatest achievement is the discovery of a rare potion that he calls the Lichsbane, which can dissolve the magic that animates even the strongest undead.", + "Kainen's knowledge of every herb in the forests of the Charneault Kingdom has made him invaluable. Living a personal oath of nonviolence, Kainen Alabaster roams the woodlands seeking the remedy that would free his kin from the curse of lycanthropy once and for all." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Brass Boy", + "page": 198, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Castinella}", + "Etharis is full of relics of the past, some wonderful and some the products of depraved minds. None is more bizarre than the artifact called The Brass Boy. Though it looks human, beneath its paper-thin skin and painted features is a skeleton of brass tubes and gears, and veins of hissing steam. This construct is several centuries old, and its mechanical mind was built with one purpose: to learn everything about war.", + "The Brass Boy was built long ago as one of many, to advise leaders on governance and promote happiness. But the Brass Boy saw its creator murdered by the king who commissioned it, and the experience warped the construct's mind. If life was so fragile and living things so evil, the Brass Boy chose to spread death.", + "Eventually, the Brass Boy found a new leader to serve, the warlord Sasha Seraphsbane. It uses its knowledge to help her in her war against the Castinellan Church. However, the Brass Boy waits for its moment to betray her. Its grand plan is to turn one master against another until it has created a war that will consume all life across Etharis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sasha Seraphsbane", + "page": 198, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", + "Outlaws in Castinella measure their status by the size of the bounties. By this standard, the greatest outlaw of all must be the notorious warlock Sasha Seraphsbane.", + "Sasha was born Esperanza Moscoco. The daughter of a wealthy Corovan house, her elegance and charm drew the attention of a powerful inquisitor. Her parents arranged a marriage quickly, in spite of Esperanza's wishes.", + "At first, Esperanza endured her political marriage, until she laid eyes on the most beautiful woman she had ever seen. The two became friends, and eventually lovers. Esperanza was torn; this new and mysterious woman was the person she truly wanted to spend her life with.", + "Eventually, as often happens, rumors began to spread. Some claimed that the woman was a vampiress from Ostoya who had come to destroy the city. Rumors of Esperanza's affair reached the ears of her husband, and in his rage he summoned the Inquisition. Esperanza's love was arrested, tried, and burned.", + "In a moment of desperation, Esperanza called upon the dark forces she had been warned against her entire life. An Arch Fiend answered her call, offering her the power to destroy her former husband and the church he served.", + "Esperanza took the name of Sasha Seraphsbane, and with her newfound power she began to gather an army. Combining her raw magic power with the strategic genius of the construct known as the Brass Boy, she makes war to burn Castinella to the ground, starting with its church." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Negra Rosa", + "page": 198, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Ostoyan Empire}", + "When the undead army of a powerful lich burned a path through southern Ostoya, individual settlements were powerless against it. The priests of one town, realizing no help was coming, locked themselves in their temple for three days and prayed.", + "Whether it was their Arch Seraph who answered their prayers, or something else, they emerged with a plan: they must sacrifice a young girl to the lich in exchange for their town's safety.", + "Negra Rosa, the daughter of a prominent family, was chosen as the unfortunate victim. Dutifully, she sought out the lich, expecting to be killed immediately. Instead, the lich told her she would be his mortal herald, spreading fear and disease before his armies.", + "To spare her town, Negra agreed. The lich imbued her with a portion of his foul soul and powers.", + "To complete the change, the lich told Negra she must taint her soul with a murder by the end of that day.", + "But Negra could not do it. To punish her hesitation, the lich struck down Negra's family. When they rose as ghouls, the town had no choice but to burn them.", + "Negra Rose learned her lesson, and she has never again hesitated to kill. Yet she still hopes that she might be freed. In secret, she searches for the herbalist Kainen Alabaster, who she has heard knows the secret of destroying even the most powerful undead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0145.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kaine Gundrig", + "page": 200, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", + "A hero or a villain? A brute or a charismatic leader? No one can be sure, but everyone in Castinella knows the deeds and fervor of Kaine Gundrig.", + "Once Kaine served the Arcanist Inquisition, but even they balked at his cruelty and cast him out. Kaine saw this as a sign that Empyreus was pushing him to start his own, purer Inquisition- one that would punish all sinners.", + "Rarely seen without his full plate armour or flaming longsword, Kaine has nonetheless learned that his words can be equally powerful. Preaching a twisted gospel, he has lured the downtrodden and destitute to the ranks of his army. They believe he is the avatar of Empyreus, sent to purge sinners and non-believers from Etharis.", + "The church of the Castinella Provinces condemns Kaine as a heretic and a bandit, but they are stretched too thin to confront him directly. Desperate, they sent a hired killer\u2014Alister \"the Mad Jester\" Gaunt\u2014to get rid of Kaine quietly. But, cornered by the assassin, Kaine used his words to play on Gaunt's fractured psyche and escaped.", + "Now Kaine leads his followers to plunder trade caravans for equipment, executing the merchants for imagined crimes. Above all, he pursues revenge against the Mad Jester, going so far as to ally himself with the Jester's enemy, the paladin Garren Ulfhart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alister \"The Mad Jester\" Gaunt", + "page": 200, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: The Castinella Provinces}", + "Calculating, deadly, efficient, and utterly mad, Alister Gaunt is the most feared killer for hire in the Castinellan Provinces, and perhaps the world. His nickname, \"the Mad Jester,\" is no joke-anyone who seeks to hire him is gambling with their own life.", + "Gaunt honed his skills as a member of the Arcanist Inquisition, but the violence he excelled at there eventually snapped his mind in two. One day, he turned all his skills on his companions and fled, leaving a theatre of carnage behind. Only one of his companions, the paladin Garren Ulfhart, survived to swear vengeance.", + "Alister's twisted mind contains two versions of reality. In one, there is only death, chaos, and pain; in the other, there is only peace and kindness. Anyone who wishes to hire him must hope to find him in his pacifistic frame of mind, or else risk being his next victim.", + "The only person to successfully exploit this schism is the one target he failed to kill: the silver-tongued demagogue Kaine Grundig. Gaunt has never forgiven himself for this failure, and is always looking for another chance to close the account." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Garren Ulfhart", + "page": 200, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Valikan Clans}", + "The frozen lands of Valika afford no second chances-except perhaps in the case of the Undying Garren Ulfhart.", + "Garren had as peaceful and happy a life as could be had among the Valikan Clans. He was about to come into his own-starting a family with his sweetheart and stepping into leadership of his village-when that life abruptly ended.", + "A distant clan's raiding party found Garren's village and attacked without warning. They took the villagers prisoner, and forced them to kill each other for their amusement-promising that the survivors would be freed.", + "In an especially cruel stroke, Garren and his beloved were pitted against each other. Refusing to spill her blood, he turned his sword on himself, hoping to save her.", + "But as his consciousness faded, he saw her fall beside him, run through by one of the raiders.", + "Garren awoke amid the burning remains of his village, alone. He stayed there nine days, searching for a reason he should have survived. At last, he found it. He headed south, to the far end of Etharis, to Castinella where he had heard warriors could serve a greater cause.", + "Garren is now a member of the Cleansing Flame, an arm of the Knights Transcendent. He has burned more cultists, staked more vampires, and banished more fiends than he can remember. He has aided the poor, fed the hungry, and warmed the cold. All this he does with a happy heart, for he knows what awaits him in death: a long hall with a roaring hearth filled with his kin stretching back beyond memory, and the family he should have had.", + "His only failure, in his own eyes, is that the traitor known as the Mad Jester still lives. To put an end to the madman, he has allied himself with the demagogic paladin Kaine. These two very different paladins have unleashed a great manhunt for their shared enemy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0146.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimm Harvest", + "page": 202, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Halfling}", + "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", + "Every child on the outskirts of the Charneault Kingdom has heard the gruesome tale of the Flesh Carver, as a warning against venturing into the dark woods.", + "The Flesh Carver was not always a monster, and the woods were not always dangerous. The Carver was once a young halfling druid named Grimm Harvest. Growing up with her mother in the flourishing forest, every flower was her friend, and every tree was her tutor.", + "One day, a group of woodcutters entered the forest. Grimm offered to show them the oldest trees that were ready to die. The woodcutters scolded the little halfling and chased her off. She returned to her mother's hut, not knowing the woodcutters had followed her.", + "When they saw the hut in a remote clearing of the deep forest, they presumed a witch lived there, and they knew what they must do-they burned it, with Grimm and her mother inside. Grimm barely escaped, but her mother perished in the flames.", + "Young Grimm's heart shattered, and she begged the forest for vengeance. The forest added its rage to her own, and sent forth a terrible spirit to make a bargain: Grimm would be the forest's new protector, and punish any who dared to enter.", + "Grimm accepted the forest's power and its bitterness, and became the Flesh Carver.", + "The woodcutters were her first victims, never to be seen again- but strange trees appeared in the forest with strangely human limbs, and its said that if one listens to their trunks, one hears a heartbeat and distant, human screams. But to test that, one would have to enter the dark forest. And every child on the outskirts of the Charneault Kingdom knows that you must never do that." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0147.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kizmet \"Kizzy\" Raine", + "page": 203, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", + "Of all the acrobats, tricksters and con artists who followed the caravans over the trade routes of the Charneault Kingdom, none shined brighter than the flaming star Kizmet ''Kizzy'' Raine. Born in a wandering caravan of entertainers and fortune tellers, she was gifted a pure heart and dazzling beauty, with tan skin and flaming orange hair that made some suspect the blood of fire spirits ran in her veins. Furthermore, she was gifted with the power of sorcery, and an aptitude for divination. Kizmet was perhaps the only true fortune teller among all of the troupes that roamed the trade road.", + "She soon learned this gift had a dark side. Her magic showed her the darkness in the hearts of her clients, and of the people she traveled with. She resolved to leave her troupe behind, but their leader learned of her plans and threatened her with a terrible curse if she abandoned them.", + "Only later did she learn what the curse entailed. She woke one day to realize she had trouble picturing her parents' faces. Over time, she gradually forgot her family, her friends, her first love... everyone faded to oblivion.", + "Her fate suddenly changed, though, when she met the traveling doctor Amelia Strauss and her mechanical golem M.O.T.T. The two formed a fast friendship, and the doctor set to work finding a cure for Kizzy's curse. They faced many dangers before Kizzy was finally restored.", + "To this day, they roam the lands together, offering their services as doctors and herbalists curing the most daunting afflictions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amielia Strauss", + "page": 203, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: Castinella Provinces}", + "Well versed in alchemy, wizardry and science, Doctor Strauss's true potential is limited only by her chaotic and curious nature. Her creations blend physical science and magic so expertly that neither the greatest wizards nor the greatest artificers can fully comprehend them. And since the Inquisition cannot determine where Strauss' science ends and her (alleged) magic begins, they have no divine mandate to hunt down the scientist. Strauss even goes abroad, accompanied by her trustworthy golem M.O.T.T., claiming it is a cunning clockwork contraption and nothing more.", + "In her endless search for knowledge, Strauss's wanderings brought her to the sorceress Kizmet Raine. They quickly grew fond of each other, but Strauss realized her new friend was cursed. To save Kizmet from a terrible fate, they braved the dark forest of the Flesh Carver in search of a cure.", + "After ten horrible days and countless dangers, the two spellcasters found the flower they sought- and the monstrous Flesh Carver. Yet, gazing into their souls, the monster spared their lives and allowed them to leave with their cure.", + "Strauss and Raine still travel the land with M.O.T.T., gathering knowledge and offering their services as merchants, healers, craftsmen, and all-around know-it-alls. They are eager to sell their magically crafted\u2014and often dangerous\u2014wares at reasonable prices, as long as the recipients agree to comprehensive waivers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The High Justicar Vesryn", + "page": 204, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Half-Elf}", + "{@b Region: Charneault Kingdom}", + "The Order of Justiciars ensures that sentences are only carried out on the guilty. Indeed, it's not uncommon for Justiciars to come from the ranks of those who were themselves wrongfully accused in the past.", + "Before becoming the founder of this order, Vesryn was a renowned half-elf knight of the Charneault Kingdom. Tragedy struck when he was first to find his lord murdered in his home. Accused of the lord's death, Vesryn was stripped of his title and property, and he would even have been stripped of his life. In deference to his old title, however, the court allowed Vesryn one week to prove his innocence.", + "Vesryn had no money and no way to prove his innocence. This was the first time he prayed. A spirit of justice, answering his call, granted Vesryn its powers to sense the injustice in others' hearts. In one week, he delivered proof that he could not have been the true killer.", + "The court, ashamed of its error, offered to restore Vesryn's old position. However, Vesryn decided to answer a higher call. He founded the Justiciars, an order dedicated to defending the innocent and protecting the name of justice from its own failures.", + "He never stopped searching for his lord's true killer. When the lieutenant of his order showed him evidence that the murderer was the werewolf Isaac Adstrum, Vesryn prepared himself for battle. He did not see his trusted lieutenant's malicious smile as he departed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew/master/_img/JennysHomebrewStuff/GH%20Images/0149.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Isaac Adstrum", + "page": 205, + "entries": [ + "{@b Race: Human}", + "{@b Region: The Charneault Kingdom}", + "The Raven's Wolves are a nomadic tribe of lycanthropes who try to tame their bloodlust and live in harmony with the spirits of nature. None better embodies their ideals than the werewolf warlock Isaac Adstrum.", + "Adstrum has always favored peace, and finds no pleasure in the bloody passions of lycanthropy. When his violent urges are too strong, he retreats to the deep forest and meditates with the aid of his moonstone sword, Shadowfell.", + "However, when violence is necessary, Isaac Adstrum acts decisively. The sword Shadowfell, owned by this family for countless generations, is enchanted with spells older than the forests themselves-whenever a person presents a mortal threat to the tribe, their name appears on the blade in archaic Elven letters. The older and wiser shamans of the tribe say that this sword is the voice of the forest spirit itself. Thus, when Adstrum reads a name on his blade, he knows it is time to spill blood.", + "Yet the latest name to appear was that of Charneault's High Justicar Vesryn-a well-known and righteous man. Isaac Adstrum hesitated, but the tribe's shamans assured him Shadowfell could not lie. So Adstrum has set out toward the most dangerous fight of his life, unaware of the sinister forces working against him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The GM's Guide to Dark Fantasy", + "page": 206, + "entries": [ + "{@i The setting of Etharis is laid out before your players.}", + "{@i Now, what are they supposed to do there?}", + "{@i This chapter will cover how to create adventures and campaigns that feel uniquely compelling for your players and their characters.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Themes of Dark Fantasy", + "page": 207, + "entries": [ + "The world of Etharis draws on several genres of dark fantasy: grimdark fantasy, horror, dark fairy tales, and sword and sorcery. These are stories where good doesn't always prevail, and heroes aren't always good. Handled well, the adventures you have in Etharis can be thrilling, thought-provoking, unsettling, and unique. To strike the right balance of tones for your game, consider the elements of the different genres below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimdark", + "page": 207, + "entries": [ + "Grimdark is like film noir, in the sense that both genres realise that there are no truly good heroes left. In either setting, everyone struggles with impossible moral choices.", + "Even supposedly good people are flawed, while villains don't think twice about committing atrocities. A happy ending where everyone survives is unlikely.", + "Grimdark fantasy adopts realism, albeit from the grittier side of the spectrum. The horrors and ills of a real society exist in this one-only this time, no one questions why they are there. Racism, classism, and hyper-nationalism are all par for the course, and upsetting the status quo can have actual unhappy consequences for the defiant parties.", + "When it comes to war, a grimdark setting won't emphasise the glory and heroism of battle so much as the sacrifices made to win, the costs to innocent lives, the destruction of homes, and the toll on the soldiers on both sides of the conflict.", + "As for magic, it often comes at an unspeakable cost and with terrible consequences when things go wrong. Infernal pacts that cost souls and unleash eldritch horrors are a prime example.", + "That said, it's important that everything happens as a consequence of choices the characters made. A world that is cruel for cruelty's sake is not only illogical, but it's also boring and hard to navigate for players. A grimdark setting must serve a purpose-to highlight the risks of the campaign, and to engage the players with realism. Using it purely for shock value will eventually wear down your players, and likely yourself as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Horror", + "page": 207, + "entries": [ + "Horror is by no means the easiest genre to create stories for. It relies on the right amount of tension, atmosphere, and imagery to work. If these are lacking, or if they're overdone, it can quickly turn into unintended comedy.", + "There are many levels of horror, including terror, dread, and revulsion. Revulsion is easy to elicit; it can come from something as straightforwardly disgusting as slipping on a pile of corpses and falling into a pool of blood and viscera.", + "Dread is more difficult. It requires slow-building tension and a description of an atmosphere that is both immediate and mysterious. The idea is to give the player the feeling that something terrible is about to happen, but they don't quite know when it will happen. The longer you can sustain this build-up, the more powerful the release. So you can describe them going down a dark corridor or a shadowy forest, and they would catch glimpses of creatures moving from the corner of their eyes. They know they are being followed and an attack is imminent-but they don't know when or by what.", + "The final layer is terror, a release of emotion that comes from shock and the realisation that something horrible is happening that is beyond the players' control. This is difficult to evoke since most players often feel in control of situations thanks to their power and abilities. The key is in catching them unawares and upending their expectations. For example, the party could defeat the seemingly human corrupt inquisitor, only for his head to split open and reveal a monstrous, tentacled thing using human flesh as its shell. From a moment like this you not only get revulsion but a possible heart-stopping kick in the gut." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dark Fairy Tales", + "page": 208, + "entries": [ + "A dark, overgrown forest where wolves and witches roam. An inn owned by an outwardly jolly old fellow who kills and robs weary travelers as they sleep. A cursed princess who must slay those she marries on her wedding night. Evil fairies whose gifts are never as they seem, and will both help and hinder those who accept them. These are some of the many tropes of dark fairy tales.", + "Dark fairy tales are similar to the grimdark genre, only they lean towards fantasy instead of realism. Things begin as outwardly normal, even hopeful. Then the screws begin to tighten as the characters discover the reality of their situation.", + "The most important aspect of creating a dark fairy tale setting is an awareness of the elements used in such stories. Reading original Grimm Brothers' stories will give you an idea, as well as more modern takes by fantasy authors." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sword and Sorcery", + "page": 208, + "entries": [ + "Exemplified in the works of authors Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, the sword and sorcery genre sets aside idealism for a world soaked in mud, blood, and magic.", + "Much like the grimdark genre, sword and sorcery approaches a fantastic setting from an amoral perspective, with a particular focus on action. Characters live in a gritty, violent world of barbarism, corrupt kings, evil sorcerers, sword wielding warriors, and horrifying beasts that threaten damsels-in-inevitable-distress. It can be set in a fallen kingdom or a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland. Most of all, the combat scenes are visceral, dynamic, and absolutely blood-soaked.", + "The other half of the equation, magic, is similarly important. Like with grimdark, magic is essentially dangerous, difficult to control, and forbidden. Those who use it pay a high price in terms of blood, souls, or their own humanity.", + "Whether a campaign is grimdark, horror-based, dark fairy tales, or sword-and-sorcery, remember to give your players a break. A campaign full of relentless cruelty and darkness can get old if that's all you present. Let there be moments of peace, triumph, humor, and lightheartedness to let their mind rest before going back into the fray. As with anything, variety makes the difference." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Conflict and Resolution", + "page": 208, + "entries": [ + "Good adventures revolve around conflict, the engine that drives all stories. The characters must summon all their skills, wits, and resources to resolve the conflict. As such, the quality of the conflict determines the quality of the narrative.", + "When designing conflicts for narrative, pay attention to three critical questions:", + "{@b What?} - Namely, what is the conflict all about?", + "{@b So what?} - What is the characters' stake in this matter? Why should they care?", + "{@b Now what?} - What are the immediate and long-term goals they need to achieve to resolve the problem?", + "For games set in a large and complex world such as Etharis, GMs would do well to focus on three kinds of conflict: character-based, party-based, and region-based.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character", + "page": 209, + "entries": [ + "At some point, players will develop their character's history or background. It would help to explain the kind of world Etharis is to your players before they generate characters so they can think of something that fits well into the setting, but ultimately the decision belongs to them.", + "When players bring their characters into Etharis, they bring with them their own goals, desires, flaws, and bonds. In essence, they are bringing with them their own conflicts, which can form the seeds of a story.", + "Take notes as they relate their backstory and listen for salient points that you can use for the game. Not only do your efforts work to enrich your tale, you will draw your players deeper into the story as they feel they have a stake in the game.", + "Lokthar's story contains elements the GM can use to motivate him on all sorts of adventures. Lokthar has a long-term goal (marry the merchant's daughter) and short-term goals (catch the thief, retrieve the signet stone).", + "Offer him a way to get closer to these goals, and he will probably take it. Put an obstacle between him and these goals, and he'll try to get around it. (Conversely, if you offer him an adventure that doesn't get him any closer to those goals, he might ignore it.)", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example:", + "entries": [ + "{@i Lokthar is a half-orc monk from Valika, whose wanderings brought him all the way to Morencia. He fell in love with a merchant's daughter and wishes to marry her. However, her father demanded a bride price: obtain a powerful signet stone from a hidden temple. Lokthar agreed and braved the dangers of the temple to obtain the stone, only to find out it had already been stolen by a master thief. Lokthar has been in pursuit of the thief ever since.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "Party-level conflicts are what the players must work together to resolve. The story hook leads them to the conflict, which then escalates as they confront the antagonists and their minions. If you find yourself stuck for ideas, the Etharis sourcebook contains plenty of cults, secret organisations, monstrous abominations, mad wizards, and eldritch entities to put in front of your characters. A string of antagonists leading to a primary foe can keep your party engaged for months on end.", + "Remember to keep focus on what the PCs are trying to achieve. It's not enough for the party to learn about the sorcerer Gorm while they are saving the princess\u2014they might decide it's not their problem, as long as the princess is safe. To ensure the heroes care about this new conflict, it needs to get in the way of the goal they are already pursuing.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example:", + "entries": [ + "{@i The party has been tasked to rescue a princess who was kidnapped by a band of raiders. While hot on the trail, they discover that the girl had been taken from the raiders by elemental cultists, who are attempting to fulfill a mysterious prophecy involving the coming of the insane sorcerer Gorm.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Regional", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "Regional conflicts occur as the backdrop to your party's adventures. They include such things as the war between Ostoya and the Bürach Empire, the shadow war between various factions such as the inquisitions by the Watchers of the Faith, and ongoing disasters such as the Weeping Pox.", + "Such conflicts are meant to ground the party's adventures in a living, breathing world filled with power shifts and constant change, where things happen that are much bigger than they are. The characters may influence the outcome of these conflicts or vice versa, should their story take them there.", + "Remember that tying a story into a regional conflict adds texture to the story, but doesn't necessarily give the PCs more reason to get involved. Over time, you may find ways to organically weave character, party, and regional conflicts together into a cohesive plotline. You don't necessarily have to do it overnight; take your time to plan how the story may unfold. See how a character's backstory may connect to the party's quest, and how that may link to a conflict currently brewing in the region.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example:", + "entries": [ + "{@i The party is hired to escort a shipment of magical artifacts from the city of Castalore to the headquarters of the Order of Dawn. When the artifacts are stolen, the characters must rush to find them, only to discover the thieves are agents of the vampire Countess Vulpescu as she seeks to undermine the influence of the Masked Lady Taliesin.}" + ] + }, + "Having said that, don't be married to your plans. Role-playing is shared storytelling, and your players may have their own ideas that may ultimately prove more satisfying. Be open to these ideas as they may organically enrich your conflict, and therefore your narrative." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Level Progression", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "Just as the pacing of your sessions is a strong contributor to the flow of your campaign, so is the rate and the method by which your players level up. While the conventional method of leveling up via experience points is a valid approach, it does have some shortcomings. In particular, it focuses exclusively on killing enemies through combat encounters. If combat-based progression works well within your campaign then this is a good result and your party can continue using what works well for them. However, if you want a more narrative-based game, want to encourage players to roleplay more, or simply want to try something new, consider one of the options below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Progression", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "To follow the milestone progression process, at the end of a session simply ask the following question:", + "\"Has this session been a defining moment for the current story arc of our campaign?\"", + "If the answer is yes, and you feel it makes sense to do so, award the party with a level increase. While there is no correct pacing set in stone when it comes to awarding milestones, it is often best to do it about every 3-5 sessions.", + "Milestone progression focuses on the achievements of your party in a reactive manner. While it is possible to plan milestones ahead of time, the best results come from identifying and awarding them upon completion, or slightly before. After all, it is much easier to identify meaningful milestones after (or just before) they happen.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example:", + "entries": [ + "{@i The party has just fought and been defeated by the Dread Knight Maleketh and his minions. The GM decides, while the battle was a major point in the story arc, it was a painful loss for the party and not an appropriate time to level up. At the end of the next session, while wounded, the party manages to complete a daring escape from the Dread Knight's prisons and save some potentially powerful allies at the same time. The GM decides this is a great win for the party and rewards them with a level.}" + ] + }, + "If you have pre-planned milestones, you might be tempted to dictate the party's behavior, which your players will likely resent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal-Based Progression", + "page": 211, + "entries": [ + "This is a proactive approach where the players direct the pace of the game by choosing their own milestones in the form of Goals. While this can be more difficult to pull off, it can increase player buy-in and engagement. It can make planning in advance more difficult, you can mitigate this by asking players to choose the next session's goals at the end of each session. That way you have time to reflect on the goals as you set up the next session.", + "To run a campaign with goal-based progression, there are two important steps to take. First you should establish the world and ensure your players know enough about what's going on to set interesting goals for their characters. This is best achieved by running a short, structured story arc at the beginning of the campaign introducing major themes and influencing factors. Step two is to openly communicate with the party and ask, \"What do you want to do?\" offering suggestions when the party is unsure. This gets the party involved in shaping the story. Once the party has completed a goal milestone, allocate experience or give them a level depending on the difficulty of the goal.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Example:", + "entries": [ + "The party has discussed it among themselves and decided their goal is to slay the Dread Knight Maleketh, but decide they aren't ready yet. Therefore the party comes up with a few goals they wish to complete beforehand. The party decides they want to establish useful allies, find some better equipment, and infiltrate the castle, each as a separate goal. They start working on these goals and gain experience whenever they achieve one of them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scaling Up Encounter Difficulty", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Establishing the proper level of difficulty in your encounters is as much an art as it is a science. Set the encounter difficulty too low, and you'll hear complaints about the adventure being too easy. Set it too high, and you'll end up killing the party before you can conclude the story. Finding the right balance is key to an enjoyable and rewarding experience.", + "Before deciding on an appropriate level for combat encounters, it would help to give your players a heads-up on what to expect in terms of difficulty, particularly if there are newbies at the table. Without giving details away, let them know if you plan on using deadly encounters where getting killed is likely. That way, your players aren't caught completely off guard when the difficulty scales up. When scaling combat encounters, you have several options to choose from.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Use monsters with higher challenge ratings", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "A standard way for raising the difficulty level of encounters is to simply use stronger monsters. This has the advantage of immediately giving your players an idea of what they're in for. If they're confronted by an adult black dragon (CR 14) or two, for example, they'll know to put in the effort (or run away).", + "Given the milieu of Etharis, it is suggested to make the CR of encounters two levels higher than the party average for a greater challenge. For further challenge, see the Creating Legends section of this guide." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Create situational challenges for your players", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Another way to scale the difficulty is to design the battlefield in such a way that it hinders the party or helps the monsters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficult or dangerous terrain", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Swamps with knee-high water, slippery glacial floors and walls, areas with high winds that make flying difficult, slime-covered surfaces that discourage running, rooms filled with poison gas, cold places that sap one's strength-there are countless ways to turn the terrain against the party. Mechanically, these may cause effects such as making players move at half speed, forcing them to make saving throws against status effects, preventing them from flying, and so on. Areas with different elevations can add the danger of lethal falls-something that the players may even take advantage of.", + "The advantage of this tactic is that the players won't know the effects of the terrain until the battle is joined, and they will be forced to compensate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Advantageous terrain for monsters", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Intelligent monsters know to pick terrain that works with their skills and abilities. Thus, incorporeal undead like ghosts and wraiths can ambush players in narrow corridors, where they can fade through the walls and floors to escape retaliation. Kobolds and orcs can shoot through arrow slits behind walls to give them cover. Abominations can engage on slime-covered floors that are difficult terrain for everyone but themselves. Earth elementals can fight in pitch-black rooms where their tremorsense is extremely effective.", + "You have the license to be creative in how you want to use the terrain to give your monsters the edge in battle. It makes them seem like more of a threat to your players." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Introduce monsters in waves", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Here is another way to invisibly scale the difficulty: have the monsters enter and attack in waves. These waves may come in at the top of each round or during a lull in combat. The first wave would function simply as cannon fodder, lulling the players into a false sense of security. Subsequent waves would hold deadlier monsters.", + "Thus, for the first wave, they may face a few weak guards on duty in the castle's main hall. In the next round, a squad of elite guards rush in, having heard the commotion. On the third round, a pair of heavily armoured captains show up with their pet troll.", + "This tactic has the effect of tempting inexperienced players to exhaust their resources on early waves. Even against experienced players, you may mix in this technique to cause them to hold back their abilities early on, in case a more formidable foe could be on its way.", + "Finally, this technique gives you leeway to invisibly scale down your encounter when needed. If your players are having a difficult time with the first or second wave, you can reduce the monsters in the third wave, or do without further waves altogether." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alter the rules for resting", + "page": 213, + "entries": [ + "Rests are crucial for characters to regain their resources, especially for those with spells slots and abilities that require long rests to recover. For players seeking a more challenging experience in Etharis, you can change the rules for resting into the following suggested format:", + "Quick rest (1 hour) - characters may consume hit dice to regain hit points and that is all.", + "Short rest (8 hours) - characters may gain the regular benefits of a Short Rest, as long they can maintain the 8 hours uninterrupted by a period of strenuous activity lasting more than one hour.", + "Long rest (72 hours) - characters may gain the regular benefits of a Long Rest, but with the added requirement that they rest somewhere that affords them shelter, comfort, warmth, and relative safety, such as in a settlement or a homestead. This will encourage the party to actually seek out places of civilisation in order to replenish their resources." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creating Legends", + "page": 213, + "entries": [ + "When creating encounters, it is often situationally appropriate to pit the party against a singular enemy. However, what is meant to be a dangerous and climactic boss fight sometimes ends as a one-way romp, not presenting a challenge for the players. This is largely due to the single creature taking far fewer actions per round of combat than the party. Legendary templates are designed to assist in this process and help make non-legendary creatures present a greater threat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Legendary Templates", + "page": 213, + "entries": [ + "To implement a legendary template, select a monster that you wish to run that is not already legendary. It is recommended you select a monster that is at least CR 3 or higher. Next, select a template from below and add it to the monsters stats. You should select a template that fits the existing abilities of the monster, such as the Spellcaster template for an archmage or a Commander for a hobgoblin warlord." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bruiser", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "{@b Legendary Actions}", + "The Bruiser can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Bruiser regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Charge", + "entries": [ + "The Bruiser moves up to half its speed directly towards a target enemy creature. If this move brings it within 5 feet of that target, it can make a weapon attack against that creature. Upon hitting the target, the target is knocked {@condition prone}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fortify (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Bruiser AC is increased by +3 until the end of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heal (Costs 3 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Bruiser regains hit points equal to {@dice 1d10} + its CR level." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skirmisher", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "{@b Legendary Actions}", + "The Skirmisher can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Skirmisher regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Move", + "entries": [ + "The Skirmisher moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Attack", + "entries": [ + "The Skirmisher makes a weapon attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculated Strike (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The skirmisher makes a weapon attack against a target. If the attack hits, it scores a critical hit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Commander", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "{@b Legendary Actions}", + "The Commander can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Commander regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Maneuver Ally", + "entries": [ + "The Commander targets one ally it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see and hear the Commander, the target can immediately move up to half its speed without provoking attacks of opportunity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Command Ally", + "entries": [ + "The Commander targets one ally it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see and hear the Commander, the target can make one weapon attack and gains advantage on the attack roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summon Ally (Costs 3 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Commander summons {@dice 1d4+1} friendly creatures of a CR no greater than one quarter the Commander's CR (rounded down). The creatures appear within 30 feet of the Commander in an unoccupied space." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcaster", + "page": 215, + "entries": [ + "{@b Legendary Actions}", + "The Spellcaster can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Spellcaster regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast Cantrip", + "entries": [ + "The Spellcaster casts a cantrip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Teleport (Costs 2 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Spellcaster magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions)", + "entries": [ + "The Spellcaster casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grievous Wounds", + "page": 215, + "entries": [ + "A consistent theme throughout dark fantasy and related stories is the consequences of actions. While the roleplay ramifications of a party's decision can be highlighted through story outcomes, combat ramifications can be a little harder to implement. Grievous Wounds are an effective method of adding grit and realism to combat encounters, bringing the consequences of a difficult fight to the forefront of storytelling.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Implementing Grievous Wounds", + "page": 215, + "entries": [ + "Whenever a player character is reduced to 0 hit points, they roll {@dice 2d6} and subtract from the result the number of existing Grievous Wounds they have. They then apply the modified result from the {@table Grievous Wound|GH} Table. If a player rolls the same result as one they already have a wound for, they skip this result and select the next lowest result they do not have as a wound. Results with a * next to them can be taken more than once.", + "Upon completing a long rest, and if the character or someone helping them succeeds at a DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check, a player can remove all effects from Grievous Wounds, but not Permanent Wounds. See the next section for Permanent Wounds.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Grievous Wound", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 2d6}", + "Grievous Wound" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2 or less", + "{@b {@i Permanent Wound.}} You have sustained a serious wound that is most likely permanent. Roll on the Permanent Wound Table and apply the result." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@b {@i Internal Bleeding*.}} You have suffered an internal hemorrhage and bruising. Your hit point maximum is halved." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@b {@i Concussion.}} You have received a minor concussion and struggle to focus on complicated tasks. You gain the {@condition dazed|GH} condition." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@b {@i Laceration.}} You have taken a deep injury which you are bleeding from. You gain the {@condition bleeding|GH} condition." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@b {@i Deep Wound*.}} You have taken a blow that under different circumstances would kill most humanoids. When you are reduced to 0 hit points, you start with an additional failed death saving throw." + ], + [ + "7", + "{@b {@i Battered*.}} Your muscles ache and you have had the wind knocked out of you. You gain a level of {@condition exhaustion}." + ], + [ + "8", + "{@b {@i Sprained Wrist*.}} You have badly sprained your wrist, unable to use it effectively. You are unable to hold objects in one of your hands and you cannot take actions that require that arm." + ], + [ + "9", + "{@b {@i Damaged Eardrum.}} You have suffered a blow to the head and your hearing has been impaired. You gain the {@condition deafened} condition." + ], + [ + "10", + "{@b {@i System Shock.}} You have suffered a severe nervous system shock. You have disadvantage in Dexterity checks to determine initiative." + ], + [ + "11", + "{@b {@i Sprained Ankle*.}} You have badly sprained your ankle, unable to use it effectively. Your speed on foot is halved and you cannot take the dash action. If you receive this result a second time your speed on foot becomes 0." + ], + [ + "12", + "{@b {@i Close Call*.}} You narrowly miss an otherwise dangerous blow. Instead of being reduced to 0 hit points, you fall to 1 hit point instead, and become {@condition prone}." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Permanent Wounds", + "page": 216, + "entries": [ + "Permanent wounds are injuries that were not lethal but left the recipient maimed. They represent a serious impediment that requires creativity to overcome, especially at lower levels. The effects of a permanent wound are irreversible unless the recipient is targeted with the regenerate spell, upon which one permanent wound is removed.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Permanent Wound", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 1d6}", + "Permanent Wound" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@b {@i Fatal Wound.}} Through an unrecoverable injury you have been fatally wounded. You are now dead." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@b {@i Lost Arm*.}} You have suffered a serious injury to your arm or have lost it entirely. You are unable to hold objects in one of your arms and you cannot take actions that require two arms." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@b {@i Lost Leg*.}} You have suffered a serious injury to your leg or have lost it entirely. Your speed on foot is halved and you cannot take the dash action. If you receive this result again your speed on foot becomes 0." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@b {@i Lost Eye*.}} You have lost the use of a good eye. You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Intelligence (Investigation) checks that rely on sight. If you receive this result again, you gain the {@condition blinded} condition." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@b {@i Scarred Lungs.}} Undertaking vigorous activities causes you to break out in a coughing fit. If you take an action, you cannot take a bonus action until your next turn. If you take a bonus action you cannot take an action until your next turn." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@b {@i Hideous Scar.}} You have been horribly and visibly scared. You have disadvantage on Charisma (Performance) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks. Additionally, indifferent NPC's may prefer not to converse with you." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contraband", + "page": 216, + "entries": [ + "Adventurers often operate on the edge of the law, or outside it entirely. Such dangerous people naturally gravitate toward dangerous tools. Wherever there is a semblance of law and order, however, authorities try to control-if not ban outright-the items in this section.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Arc Rifle|GH}", + "{@item Shadow Steel Blades|GH}", + "{@item Collar of Undead|GH}", + "{@item Thought Talker Orbs|GH}", + "{@item Breath of Beleth|GH}", + "{@item Full Moon Extract|GH}", + "{@item Aether Blood|GH}", + "{@item Dreams Leaves|GH}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diseases", + "page": 219, + "entries": [ + "The diseases that stalk Etharis are as deadly to its people-and as mysterious-as any monster. The origins and spread of these diseases are questions where the natural and the supernatural blur together. Whether or not your adventurers become sick themselves, they will surely encounter the effects of these diseases, from plague-stricken cities to eerily depopulated countrysides.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@disease Seven Shades of Sitri|GH}", + "{@disease Faith Cough|GH}", + "{@disease Tears of the Hungerer|GH}", + "{@disease The Weeping Pox|GH}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fables of Etharis", + "page": 222, + "entries": [ + "Etharis is a land full of danger. The foolish, the weak, and the unwary will only find swift death there. For the brave, the strong, and the cunning, however, it can be a land of adventures-adventures such as these.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@adventure Tavern of the Lost|GH1}", + "{@adventure Facets of Darkness|GH2}", + "{@adventure The Blood Knight and the Five Relics|GH3}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Curse Monsters", + "page": 258, + "entries": [ + "Etharis's cruelest spellcasters have made an art form of their spite. Etharian curses are hideous afflictions that strip a victim's soul down to a single, consuming vice.", + "The victims become some of the most fearsome creatures in Etharis\u2014monsters driven to spread pain and horror throughout the land until they are destroyed or, more rarely, cured.", + { + "type": "table", + "isStriped": false, + "colStyles": [ + "col-6 text-left", + "col-6 text-left" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Bloated Gastromorph|GH}", + "{@creature Dream Whisperer|GH}", + "{@creature Verminous Abomination|GH}", + "{@creature Avatar of Slaughter|GH}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Weeping Willow|GH}", + "{@creature Body Snatcher|GH}", + "{@creature Plague Carrion|GH}", + "{@creature Herald of Calamity|GH}" + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] +} From 57ada649b113e62116f6a62e2c94f6e6c99eaf05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:33 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 09/24] Added Pages and Unique Names --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 4459 +++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 2847 insertions(+), 1612 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index ab43a320fb..de629aaa4f 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ { "name": "Sands of Doom", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "id": "SoD", + "id": "SandsOfDoom", "group": "supplement-alt", "author": "Fermin Caballero (MrRhexx)", "published": "2022-05-02", @@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ "header": "The Veiled Syndicate", "depth": 1 }, + "Slavery in Al'Kirat", { "header": "True Slavery", "depth": 1 @@ -140,6 +141,10 @@ "header": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", "depth": 1 }, + { + "header": "The Great Debates", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "Devils in Al'Kirat", "depth": 1 @@ -451,6 +456,10 @@ "depth": 1 }, "Adventurer's Guild", + { + "header": "Guild Layout", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "Notable Guild Members", "depth": 1 @@ -594,6 +603,10 @@ "header": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", "depth": 1 }, + { + "header": "General Features of the Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "1. Coiled Entrance", "depth": 1 @@ -956,6 +969,10 @@ "header": "Where to go?", "depth": 1 }, + { + "header": "Staying Alive", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "Travel Events", "depth": 1 @@ -1567,7 +1584,7 @@ "depth": 1 }, { - "header": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "header": "Doragummir Stonehall.", "depth": 1 }, { @@ -1575,7 +1592,7 @@ "depth": 1 }, { - "header": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "header": "2-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", "depth": 1 }, { @@ -1935,7 +1952,7 @@ "depth": 1 }, { - "header": "Developments", + "header": "Developments ", "depth": 1 }, "Lunar Shrine", @@ -2020,11 +2037,11 @@ }, "Closing the Chapter", { - "header": "The Black Company", + "header": "The Black Company ", "depth": 1 }, { - "header": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "header": "Avatar of Sekhmet ", "depth": 1 }, { @@ -2040,7 +2057,7 @@ "depth": 1 }, { - "header": "Advancement", + "header": "Character Advancement", "depth": 1 } ] @@ -2052,12 +2069,18 @@ "type": "chapter" }, "headers": [ - "Special Enemies", + { + "header": "Special Enemies", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "Kirati Soldiers", "depth": 1 }, - "Siege Reinforcements", + { + "header": "Siege Reinforcements", + "depth": 1 + }, { "header": "Taking Rests During the Siege", "depth": 1 @@ -2372,18 +2395,20 @@ ], "adventureData": [ { - "id": "SoD", + "id": "SandsOfDoom", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "data": [ { "type": "section", "name": "Introduction", + "page": 4, "entries": [ "{@i Sands of Doom} is a campaign designed for the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition ruleset. While optimized for a party of four characters, the book includes additional rules in several of its encounters to support larger groups. The campaign is intended to take characters from 1st to 11th level.", "{@i Sands of Doom} offers a self-contained setting for your roleplaying game, featuring iconic locations, dangerous villains, unique magical items, and a thrilling, dark narrative. You are encouraged to modify, remove, or add anything within these pages to suit your table. The setting also leaves ample space for you to weave your own tales within it, allowing you to return again and again for all of your future desert-based adventures.", { "type": "section", "name": "Campaign Background", + "page": 4, "entries": [ "{@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the desert region of Kirat, a harsh and unforgiving land with limited resources and scarce water. The region lies at the western edge of the Great Wasteland, an accursed expanse of dunes stretching for hundreds of miles. Once home to a powerful civilization, the Wasteland was condemned to eternal blight following their catastrophic downfall.", { @@ -2412,7 +2437,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "The Birth of the Anubians", "entries": [ - "As the Anubian Empire became more and more religiously entwined, its land became separated into regions, each overseen by an individual Aru. These Aru would choose one priest to rule in their stead. The chosen priest was anointed by the Aru with great divine power in the form of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This holy artifact allowed the priests to rule the land with deific authority\u2014becoming something near to a demigod in the eyes of the people. To the Pharaoh was bestowed the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the most beautiful of all {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, a font of limitless life.", + "As the Anubian Empire became more and more religiously entwined, its land became separated into regions, each overseen by an individual Aru. These Aru would choose one priest to rule in their stead. The chosen priest was anointed by the Aru with great divine power in the form of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. This holy artifact allowed the priests to rule the land with deific authority\u2014becoming something near to a demigod in the eyes of the people. To the Pharaoh was bestowed the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the most beautiful of all {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, a font of limitless life.", "Harnessing the power of the Anubian Relics, the High Priests worked wonders that transformed their homeland. They drew rain to quench the land, summoned animals from distant realms, raised mountains from the ground, and crafted lakes and rivers to sustain the Anubian people. Under their divine guidance, the once-barren land flourished into a verdant paradise. This prosperity ushered in an age of expansion. However, their golden era was shattered when the Anubians encountered an enemy that faith alone could not defeat." ] }, @@ -2463,6 +2488,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tieflings: A Burgeoning Realm", + "page": 6, "entries": [ "Two thousand years have passed since the fall of the Anubian Empire. The region of Kirat, once the western edge of ancient Anubia, is now home to tieflings. These inhabitants brought with them a history of hardship, enduring their own struggles long before settling in these lands.", { @@ -2505,6 +2531,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "page": 6, "entries": [ "The tale of {@i Sands of Doom} begins as our heroes, the player characters, set out from the bustling city of Al'Kirat as part of the last caravan destined to Kunaten Keep. Their journey promised a trek lasting several days across an unforgiving Wasteland, but unbeknownst to them, fate will have an entirely different plan for them.", { @@ -2522,11 +2549,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Using Sands of Doom", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "Presented in this section are several concepts and design principles you should know before running {@i Sands of Doom}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Required Books", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "To play {@i Sands of Doom}, you'll need the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual for 5th Edition. Both the original versions and the 2024 update are compatible, so you can use whichever you prefer.", { @@ -2534,7 +2563,7 @@ "name": "Referencing Stat Blocks", "entries": [ "Whenever a creature or their name is bolded in the text, such as this: \"the {@b {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}} attacks from the skies,\" it indicates that the creature has a stat block. You will need to reference this stat block to properly run the creature in an encounter. Unless otherwise noted, these stat blocks are found in either version of the 5th Edition Monster Manual.", - "Creatures that are unique to {@i Sands of Doom} have their statistics provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. These unique creatures are marked with the term '(Appendix B)' written next to their name to indicate they are exclusive to this book.", + "Creatures that are unique to {@i Sands of Doom} have their statistics provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. These unique creatures are marked with the term '(Appendix B)' written next to their name to indicate they are exclusive to this book.", "When a creature's name differs between editions of the Monster Manual, the 2024 version will appears in brackets next to the original. For example: {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogre} [{@creature Ogrillon Ogre|XMM}]." ] } @@ -2543,6 +2572,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Acronyms", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "This book includes several acronyms used to conserve space. These are: AC ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB}), CR ({@variantrule Challenge Rating|XPHB}), DC ({@variantrule Difficulty Class|XPHB}), GM (Game Master), gp ({@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}), HP ({@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}), NPC (non-playable character), pp ({@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Piece}), and xp ({@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB})." ] @@ -2550,6 +2580,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Platinum Pieces", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "The {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} serves as the principal currency in {@i Sands of Doom}, as it is the standard currency in the city of Al'Kirat. However, while exploring the ruins of the Wasteland, the player characters are likely to come across platinum pieces, relics of the long-lost Anubian Empire.", "Platinum pieces were once the official currency of the Anubians. These coins bear the likeness of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last monarch of the Anubian Empire, on one side, while the reverse features the symbol of an ankh.", @@ -2559,14 +2590,16 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Language", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", - "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} ." + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} ." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Upscaling Encounters", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "{@i Sands of Doom} features an upscaling mechanic for many of its encounters, enabling you to add extra enemies to an encounter if there are five or more characters in the party to maintain a proper difficulty.", "For the purposes of this mechanic, any NPC the characters bring along to their adventures must be considered as an additional character, provided the companion is strong enough to contribute meaningfully in combat. Particularly powerful companions, such as the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} or the hero {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, should be treated as being two additional characters." @@ -2575,6 +2608,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Using Spell Scrolls", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "In Sands of Doom, spell scrolls can be used by any creature, regardless of their class or spellcasting ability (or lack thereof). The sole requirement is that the level (for player characters) or CR (for NPCs) of the creature must be equal to or greater than the level of the spell on the scroll. If the spell level is too high, the creature simply cannot cast the spell. All creatures, however, are capable of casting 1st-level spells, as well as any magic without an assigned spell level that originates from a spell scroll." ] @@ -2582,22 +2616,24 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Duaat", + "page": 7, "entries": [ "The Duaat is a system of passages that exist within the world of shadows, a special crossing that connects the endless number of worlds that exist within the material plane. The Aru have spent eons traveling throughout the cosmos exploring the void of reality, and whenever they find a new world in which to proselytize their beliefs, they open a pathway through the Duaat into that world. Because this pathway also connects the newfound world with the celestial heavens of the Aru in the outer planes, its existence allows for a constant funnel of divine energy with which to bless their new subjects. Without the Duaat, the Aru simply would not have the means to send so much of their divine power to so many worlds in the multiverse.", "The corridors of the Duaat are protected by gate guardians, powerful beings who bar mortals from venturing deeper into the realm of shadows and who oversee the passage of spirits bound for the afterlife. The twelve gates within serve as both trials and purifiers, challenging the dead to prove their worth through sacred rituals. Souls that pass these trials are judged worthy to ascend into the celestial heavens of the Aru, while the rest are consumed by the demons of the shadow realm\u2014obliterated into nothingness. Of these twelve gates, only the first\u2014the Gate of the First Hour\u2014falls within the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", - "The Duaat remains linked to this world, but the gateways into the sacred passage were sealed shut during the Cataclysm, condemning the many Aru who survived the rapture. Severed from the source of their power, these Aru scattered across the land, diminished in power akin to that of a lesser demigod. The gateway was closed by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the vigilant guardian of the first gate of the Duaat. For further details about this figure, refer to {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "The Duaat remains linked to this world, but the gateways into the sacred passage were sealed shut during the Cataclysm, condemning the many Aru who survived the rapture. Severed from the source of their power, these Aru scattered across the land, diminished in power akin to that of a lesser demigod. The gateway was closed by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the vigilant guardian of the first gate of the Duaat. For further details about this figure, refer to {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Heka", + "page": 8, "entries": [ "The Aru's divine power, created from raw lifeforce, can be stored within blood\u2013much how living creatures naturally store their own lifeforce within the blood in their veins. This explains why divine beings bleed golden, as divine essence glows in the colors of gold, and why their descendants inherit divine powers, as they share in the blood of their forebears.", "A consequence of this interaction lies in the curious ability of divine essence to be stored within resin\u2014the 'blood' of trees\u2014when hardened into amber. The Aru are able to infuse chunks of amber with divine essence, transforming them into reservoirs of energy accessible by the non-divine. This divine essence, when sealed in amber, is called Heka.", "The Anubians developed methods to use Heka in order to power many of their magical creations. To them, amber could serve as a battery used to animate golems or as a key designed to unlock and seal magical doors. The clerics and magi of the Empire were even able to tap into Heka in order to fuel their spellcasting, allowing them to use chunks of amber as the casting foci for their spells.", "In ancient Anubia, every {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}, no matter how lowly, carried a personal chunk of amber with which to interact with the Aru. The size, clarity, and craftsmanship of the amber reflected their rank within the Empire. When they came of age,gnolls would make pilgrimages to the nearest Aru, so that their amber was infused with Heka. When needed, thesegnolls could visit obelisks erected by the Aru throughout the land, allowing them to trade portions of their Heka to cure their ailments or receive blessings.", "The player characters will encounter chunks of amber as they explore the lands of Kirat. Every piece of amber found within {@i Sands of Doom} is assumed to contain Heka. The amount of Heka contained in the amber is determined by the value of the amber in {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, as the more Heka it holds the more radiant the amber. As such, it is important to track the value of any chunk of amber the characters encounter during their adventures. The characters will be able to utilize Heka in order to operate mechanisms of Anubian origin, fuel or activate some enchanted items, or request blessings at the Obelisks of Anubia.", - "For further details on the Obelisks of Anubia scattered across Kirat, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}." + "For further details on the Obelisks of Anubia scattered across Kirat, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}." ] } ] @@ -2605,9 +2641,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Adventure Summary", + "page": 8, "entries": [ "In the story of {@i Sands of Doom}, the expedition into the Great Pyramid inadvertently awakens {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the last Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, entombed deep within the titanic ruin. Alongside him stirs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, unleashing a torrent of divine energy that triggers the Great Awakening, resurrecting entombed Anubians across the land. The chaos that follows, ignited further by the murder of the Divine Child\u2014Lord Ammu's offspring\u2014sparks a war as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} marches a terrible army against Al'Kirat.", - "The player characters are tasked with exploring the vast land in order to recover several of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the ancient High Priests of Anubia, powerful artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's overwhelming power. The adventure culminates in the Siege of Al'Kirat. The characters must unite allies and wield the relics they've recovered to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh before the city falls.", + "The player characters are tasked with exploring the vast land in order to recover several of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of the ancient High Priests of Anubia, powerful artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's overwhelming power. The adventure culminates in the Siege of Al'Kirat. The characters must unite allies and wield the relics they've recovered to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh before the city falls.", "{@i Sands of Doom} is divided into 11 chapters and several appendices, summarized below:", { "type": "list", @@ -2635,12 +2672,12 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Chapter 5 (Level 4)", - "entry": "After the events at the Pyramid, the characters are left stranded in the Wasteland. This chapter details their journey back to civilization and lays out their goals for the remainder of the campaign: to gather the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of ancient Anubia. By the end of this chapter, the game transitions into an open-world format." + "entry": "After the events at the Pyramid, the characters are left stranded in the Wasteland. This chapter details their journey back to civilization and lays out their goals for the remainder of the campaign: to gather the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of ancient Anubia. By the end of this chapter, the game transitions into an open-world format." }, { "type": "item", "name": "Chapter 6 (Levels 5\u20138)", - "entry": "This chapter is dedicated to provide interesting encounters and events you can use while the characters travel across the Wasteland. It also features descriptions of several important locations found throughout the region and several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find." + "entry": "This chapter is dedicated to provide interesting encounters and events you can use while the characters travel across the Wasteland. It also features descriptions of several important locations found throughout the region and several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} the characters can find." }, { "type": "item", @@ -2665,7 +2702,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Appendix C", - "entry": "Lore and rules regarding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as well as a description for each relic found in Sands of Doom." + "entry": "Lore and rules regarding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, as well as a description for each relic found in Sands of Doom." }, { "type": "item", @@ -2686,6 +2723,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat", + "page": 9, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -2716,8 +2754,8 @@ "name": "Running This Chapter", "entries": [ "This chapter describes everything you need to know about the city of Al'Kirat, including its culture, people, and the locations found within it. You will need the information presented here to describe the city to your players, as well as to run some of the sections of the adventure that take place within its walls. Before you begin {@i Sands of Doom}, it is important to read carefully through this chapter in order to understand the tieflings of Kirat and how they live, so you can better roleplay them throughout the adventure.", - "The following chapters utilize the city of Al'Kirat as its backdrop: {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3}, {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}, {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}. Reference the information found here to properly run those chapters.", - "This chapter includes several references to the Beastwars, a conflict that saw the Kirati tieflings clash with the native beastfolk of the region. A detailed account of the war is described in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2} (see '{@adventure Beastwars'|SoD|2|Beastwars}).", + "The following chapters utilize the city of Al'Kirat as its backdrop: {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SandsOfDoom|3}, {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom|7}, {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8}, and {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}. Reference the information found here to properly run those chapters.", + "This chapter includes several references to the Beastwars, a conflict that saw the Kirati tieflings clash with the native beastfolk of the region. A detailed account of the war is described in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom|2} (see '{@adventure Beastwars'|SandsOfDoom|2|Beastwars}).", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -2753,6 +2791,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Overview of the City", + "page": 10, "entries": [ "Al'Kirat is situated 50 miles south of the coast from the Sea of Stars, nestled right along the Riohnar River. It lies deep within a large valley carved between several canyons. This isolated city stands truly alone, with no other major settlements found within hundreds of miles.", "Danger looms over Al'Kirat on all sides. The surrounding canyons are infested with a murderous coalition of harpies and minotaurs. To the east, the dunes swarm with cursed monsters and undead. In the north, the coastal forests are fiercely guarded by trolls. To the south, the Beastlands are home to dozens of clans of territorial beastfolk. While inside, jackalweres disguised as humans have infiltrated the city, scheming to undermine it from within. To make matters worse, Al'Kirat must supply its citizens with water sourced from lakes miles away. Without this water, the city would collapse. Minotaurs and harpies exploit this weakness by attacking the water caravans every day.", @@ -2768,8 +2807,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Government", + "page": 10, "entries": [ - "Al'Kirat has {@b no official government} or ruling body. Instead, it is unofficially ruled by gold and those who possess it. It functions as a pseudo-libertarian state influenced by the religious veneration of Asmodeus, who champions a unique combination of order and freedom with a detachment from morals (see {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}').", + "Al'Kirat has {@b no official government} or ruling body. Instead, it is unofficially ruled by gold and those who possess it. It functions as a pseudo-libertarian state influenced by the religious veneration of Asmodeus, who champions a unique combination of order and freedom with a detachment from morals (see {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}').", "The various functions of government in Al'Kirat are unofficially managed by individual Merchant Lords, wealthy families, and elite councils, often through competing monopolies and cartels. These groups engage in free trade competition while simultaneously fulfilling the city's needs for their own profit. Al'Kirat operates through a web of hundreds of unelected individuals, all held in check by a complex network of signed agreements and contractual obligations.", "Without a formal government, Al'Kirat might have succumbed to anarchy were it not for two critical factors that have ensured its enduring success. The first is the city's devout veneration of Asmodeus, a powerful fiendish Lord of Law. His influence has instilled in the population a profound respect for stability and order, and his church serves as a fair mediator in disputes among the various organizations. This is why chaos does not rule in a city with no true ruler.", "The second factor is the Sultana\u2014 Zanara Zin'Zara \u2014who stands as the wealthiest and most influential person in the city. Zanara's deep desire to see Al'Kirat thrive drives her to wield her considerable wealth and influence to ensure the smooth operation of the city. She has no official authority to unilaterally enact laws, but seeing that she owns all of the gates leading in and out of the city, most ports on the harbor, and pays the wages for the city guards, the oligarchy often finds itself begrudgingly agreeing with her requests.", @@ -2778,7 +2818,7 @@ "name": "Freedoms", "entries": [ "The citizens of Al'Kirat are free to come and go as they please. No taxes are levied for the running of the city, there are no laws that restrict their speech, and almost anything can be purchased with gold. Without taxes, the city is almost entirely funded by the Sultana, who invests her considerable wealth across the city whenever public works are required.", - "Ironically, tiefling citizens possess the freedom to willingly trade away even their own liberties. This system permits the creation of contracts that can transform a Kirati into a slave (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}')." + "Ironically, tiefling citizens possess the freedom to willingly trade away even their own liberties. This system permits the creation of contracts that can transform a Kirati into a slave (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}')." ] }, { @@ -2806,14 +2846,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Disputes", "entries": [ - "When disputes arise over any signed agreement, they are brought before the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}. During these arbitrations, both parties present their cases, and the Church delivers a final ruling. It is common for wealthier citizens to hire skilled philosophers to argue on their behalf, serving a role similar to that of a lawyer." + "When disputes arise over any signed agreement, they are brought before the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}. During these arbitrations, both parties present their cases, and the Church delivers a final ruling. It is common for wealthier citizens to hire skilled philosophers to argue on their behalf, serving a role similar to that of a lawyer." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Punishments", "entries": [ - "Prisons exist in Al'Kirat, but they are reserved solely for the most vile of criminals. For the rest, crimes are compensated either through monetary payments given to the offended party (see 'Indulgences' below) or by forced indentured servitude (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}'). Al'Kirat aims to minimize its prison population by punishing criminals in ways that benefit the community. The city does not impose the death penalty." + "Prisons exist in Al'Kirat, but they are reserved solely for the most vile of criminals. For the rest, crimes are compensated either through monetary payments given to the offended party (see 'Indulgences' below) or by forced indentured servitude (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}'). Al'Kirat aims to minimize its prison population by punishing criminals in ways that benefit the community. The city does not impose the death penalty." ] } ] @@ -2860,6 +2900,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Economy", + "page": 12, "entries": [ "With a dangerous land holding limited natural resources, the people of Al'Kirat were forced to develop an artisanal market. The Kirati purchase raw materials or ingredients from other countries and then process, refine, or combine them to create products that can then be sold back. For example, the city buys raw gems to refine and cut them into jewelry; fruits and vegetables are turned into preserves and sauces; fabric, thread, and dyes are made into carpets, clothing, or bags.", { @@ -2875,7 +2916,7 @@ "name": "Trading Partners", "entries": [ "Most of Al'Kirat's trade is conducted by outsider merchants who travel into city, bringing essential supplies such as livestock, wood, and other raw materials. Al'Kirat pays a premium for these supplies. In return, these merchants purchase high-quality artisanal products crafted in the city. Additionally, many of the city's oligarchs have established contracts with distant kingdoms for the regular delivery of these goods. This arrangement ensures a steady supply of necessary resources for the city and enables the oligarchs to dominate these markets in order to charge higher prices.", - "By far, Al'Kirat's most important trading partners are the dwarves of Drek'Alor. Besides the orcs of O'grila, Drek'Alor is the nearest kingdom to Al'Kirat and the city's only genuine ally. The Kirati trade magical trinkets and spell scrolls (as the dwarves are not good with magic), as well as large amounts of the Wasteland's red sand, in exchange for food, stone, weapons, and their engineering expertise. The Kirati are uncertain about the exact use the dwarves have with the red sand, but they trade the resource nonetheless (see '{@adventure Dwarves|SoD|2|Dwarves}')." + "By far, Al'Kirat's most important trading partners are the dwarves of Drek'Alor. Besides the orcs of O'grila, Drek'Alor is the nearest kingdom to Al'Kirat and the city's only genuine ally. The Kirati trade magical trinkets and spell scrolls (as the dwarves are not good with magic), as well as large amounts of the Wasteland's red sand, in exchange for food, stone, weapons, and their engineering expertise. The Kirati are uncertain about the exact use the dwarves have with the red sand, but they trade the resource nonetheless (see '{@adventure Dwarves|SandsOfDoom|2|Dwarves}')." ] }, { @@ -2906,6 +2947,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Culture", + "page": 13, "entries": [ "The structure of Al'Kirat forms a convoluted bureaucracy that has instilled upon its populace two vastly different perspectives, like two sides of the same coin. Older tieflings with established businesses or important roles cherish meticulous procedures and diligent note-taking. These attitudes are reinforced by the wealth they obtain by properly learning and following the contracts at play. Younger tieflings, as well as laborers and those with limited power, share an unbridled carefree attitude. This is reinforced by the trouble they avoid by properly learning the contracts at play, so they know how to circumvent them. Either way, tieflings are incentivized to learn the complex laws that bind them.", "Overall, the Kirati are known for their patience, determination, and refusal to take no for an answer. When faced with barriers, they instinctively think of ways to overcome them. Describing the Kirati reveals a people driven by an inherent impulse for freedom, a deep desire for wealth, and a profound fascination and respect for the law.", @@ -2942,7 +2984,7 @@ "name": "Humans", "entries": [ "While they have grown accustomed to merchants from other kingdoms who come to buy and sell goods in the city, they resent the idea of outsiders settling permanently, particularly humans\u2014who were at the center of their past abuse. This prejudice is less common among tieflings born in Kirat, who do not share the terrible memories that other tieflings have of these species.", - "The city is secretly infested with jackalweres, who pose as humans to carry out crimes and abduct innocent victims for their lamia overlord (see '{@adventure The Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). These acts cast a shadow over the true human residents, escalating resentment between both tieflings and humans." + "The city is secretly infested with jackalweres, who pose as humans to carry out crimes and abduct innocent victims for their lamia overlord (see '{@adventure The Veiled Syndicate|SandsOfDoom|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). These acts cast a shadow over the true human residents, escalating resentment between both tieflings and humans." ] }, { @@ -3047,7 +3089,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Forever Dead", "entries": [ - "Resurrecting the dead is a deeply taboo practice in Al'Kirat. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} provides many services for free to the city's tiefling inhabitants, in exchange for their open devotion to Asmodeus and a promise to join him in the Nine Hells upon death. The Kirati are taught that the moment of one's passing is sacred, and they find it distasteful to snatch a soul from Asmodeus' warm embrace\u2014particularly so after receiving his blessings throughout their lives. Those who attempt to bring back the life of a Kirati tiefling often find the soul rejecting the magic, choosing to stay dead instead.", + "Resurrecting the dead is a deeply taboo practice in Al'Kirat. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} provides many services for free to the city's tiefling inhabitants, in exchange for their open devotion to Asmodeus and a promise to join him in the Nine Hells upon death. The Kirati are taught that the moment of one's passing is sacred, and they find it distasteful to snatch a soul from Asmodeus' warm embrace\u2014particularly so after receiving his blessings throughout their lives. Those who attempt to bring back the life of a Kirati tiefling often find the soul rejecting the magic, choosing to stay dead instead.", "The Church refuses to grant resurrections and strongly influences the opinions of other religious temples in the city to do so as well, who agree in order to not to interfere with the city's prevailing beliefs. However, it is not illegal to resurrect the dead within the city, and those who possess the power to do so can act on their desires. Despite the legality, the social and religious pressures make such actions rare and generally frowned upon." ] }, @@ -3094,11 +3136,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Veiled Syndicate", + "page": 15, "entries": [ "The Veiled Syndicate is a criminal organization that hides in the shadows and controls many aspects of the city through black markets and extortion. The leader, referred to simply as the 'Veiled Mistress,' is secretly a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} who controls the organization from her lair through the use of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} under her control.", "Outwardly, the Veiled Syndicate is focused on the accumulation of wealth, property, and power within Al'Kirat, but its true goal lies in normalizing both slavery and the presence of beastfolk in the city. The Syndicate uses its considerable influence to motivate popular support from both the impoverished of the city and bribed Merchant Lords to legalize the slavery of beastfolk, flooding the city with hundreds of slaves in the form of ogres, minotaurs, harpies, and lizardfolk. Lilith's ultimate plan is to use the slaves to incite a mass revolt among the city's poor, enabling her to usurp the Sultana amidst the chaos and rule in her guise.", "Currently, only a select few within the Ruby Court know of the presence of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the city, as these creatures can easily transform into humans to pass unseen. No large-scale investigations have been made into the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} for two reasons. First, most of those that are aware severely underestimate the Syndicate's influence and power. Second, they fear that a large-scale investigation targeting humans would further strain the already fragile relationship between tieflings and humans.", - "Lilith plays a major role in Chapter 7. For more information about Lilith beyond what is presented here, refer to {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7}.", + "Lilith plays a major role in Chapter 7. For more information about Lilith beyond what is presented here, refer to {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom|7}.", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -3114,12 +3157,14 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Slavery in Al'Kirat", + "page": 16, "entries": [ "Travelers arriving in Al'Kirat are often surprised to discover that slavery thrives in a city so dedicated to the concept of freedom. Though the streets are not bustling with flesh markets, those who know where to look can find slaves being inspected, bartered, and purchased. To them, slavery is more than just evident, from the poor that contractually obeys the wealthy, to the beastfolk who toils while draped in chains.", "For outsiders, the subtle differences between a slave and an indentured servant may go unnoticed. However, for the residents of Al'Kirat, these distinctions\u2014whether legal or otherwise\u2014hold great significance.", { "type": "entries", "name": "True Slavery", + "page": 16, "entries": [ "In Al'Kirat, true slavery is legal, but restricted only to beastfolk who wage war against the city. Currently, there is an 'open season' for capturing minotaurs and harpies due to their brutal attacks on the city's water caravans. Beastfolk known to be less overtly aggressive, such as kenku and lizardfolk, require proof of attack before they can be enslaved.", "Beastfolk slaves are denied citizenship and almost all rights. While assaulting or injuring a slave is not punishable, and masters have few restrictions on their treatment of slaves, killing one is. Further, public abuse of a slave is taboo and can be punished if it disrupts public order.", @@ -3150,6 +3195,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Indentured Servitude", + "page": 16, "entries": [ "Although the people of Al'Kirat commonly use the term 'slavery' as a catch-all term, what actually occurs when referring to an enslaved non-beastfolk is more accurately termed indentured servitude. Citizens can become indentured servants under various conditions, such as by committing serious crimes or voluntarily selling their freedom through a contract. While the law distinguishes between slaves and indentured servants, the term 'slave' is used interchangeably for both groups in common parlance.", "An indentured servant is legally bound to obey their master, even to the point of enduring some forms of physical abuse. However, the law stipulates that a servant cannot be commanded to perform tasks that could result in death or severe injury. 'Severe injury' is defined as any harm that causes lasting, debilitating, or visually noticeable damage, such as loss of limb or cognitive impairment. Bruises, cuts, and the like generally do not fall under this category and are legally allowed, albeit considered taboo. Additionally, masters are legally required to provide adequate housing, food, and clothing for their indentured servants.", @@ -3184,6 +3230,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "page": 17, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -3200,6 +3247,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", + "page": 17, "entries": [ "Asmodeus guides tieflings without commanding or ruling over them. His church's ethos centers on pragmatic principles that serve as a foundation for societal success and progress. In essence, Asmodeus offers a philosophical framework for tieflings to build a thriving society, rather than imposing a rigid set of prescriptive rules.", "Known as the Star of Progress in honor of Asmodeus, whose symbol is a pentagram, the Church's five guiding tenets are as follows:", @@ -3249,8 +3297,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Great Debates", + "page": 18, "entries": [ - "In the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, conventional notions of 'good' and 'evil' are scorned as distractions that cloud the path to truth and societal advancement. Any attempts to impose moral judgments, especially in an effort to discourage legally permissible activities, are considered not just taboo but sinful in the eyes of the Kirati.", + "In the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}, conventional notions of 'good' and 'evil' are scorned as distractions that cloud the path to truth and societal advancement. Any attempts to impose moral judgments, especially in an effort to discourage legally permissible activities, are considered not just taboo but sinful in the eyes of the Kirati.", "Instead of relying on morality as a basis for societal rules, the Church encourages vigorous debates. These debates are inclusive gatherings where people argue intellectually about what regulations would most effectively foster prosperity. The right to participate is universal, open to every member of society irrespective of social standing or wealth. While debates are encouraged to occur wherever possible, the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is specially designed to facilitate large-scale discourse, serving as the primary venue for the most significant and impassioned discussions in the city of Al'Kirat.", "No subject is off-limits within these debate halls. Whether the topic is the governance of the Sultana, the ethical complexities of slavery, or even the very existence of the debate halls themselves, all are fair game. However, certain topics, such as those casting Asmodeus in an unfavorable light or advocating harm to children, are so taboo that they could lead to social ostracization within the community, though they are never punished." ] @@ -3258,6 +3307,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Devils in Al'Kirat", + "page": 18, "entries": [ "Even though the Kirati do not associate the teachings of Asmodeus as 'evil' or 'corruptive', they are not blind to the notion that its tenets do not protect them from other forces that may also follow the same Lord. Progress is all that matters, and the weak being conquered by the strong, can be seen as progress all the same. By this logic, the Kirati recognize the power of devils and are careful not to let themselves be manipulated or controlled by them. After all, the Kirati value freedom above all.", "Asmodeus' wisdom is allowed to spread free upon the city, but the physical presence of devils, alongside any claim they may have to land or property, is reserved to a single location in the city: the Temple of the Five Pointed Star. The temple is considered the property of Asmodeus and is legally separate from the city itself. Its daily bureaucracy is managed by a {@creature Pit Fiend|XMM} called 'The Speaker of Truth,' who lives in the Nine Hells and has never graced Al'Kirat with its presence.", @@ -3305,6 +3355,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Diabolical Contracts", + "page": 19, "entries": [ "Devils are notorious for their affinity for striking binding deals with mortals. Unlike ordinary agreements, these pacts are cosmically sanctioned exchanges. In return for bestowing a degree of power or wealth upon a mortal, the devil demands a price. The culmination of this negotiation is a contract, requiring the signatures of both involved parties, usually signed in blood.", "Such infernal agreements are not merely words on parchment; they're fortified by the very fabric of the multiverse, rooted in the cosmic principles of Law. This essence is harnessed and channeled by devils, and the more powerful the devil, the more power it can offer.", @@ -3361,11 +3412,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Citizens of Note", + "page": 20, "entries": [ "This section describes some of the most important citizens of Al'Kirat.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "page": 20, "entries": [ { "type": "abilityGeneric", @@ -3402,7 +3455,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Religious", - "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} placed her faith in the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} placed her faith in the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." }, { "type": "item", @@ -3458,6 +3511,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "page": 21, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -3613,6 +3667,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Morgiana", + "page": 23, "entries": [ { "type": "abilityGeneric", @@ -3678,6 +3733,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "page": 24, "entries": [ { "type": "abilityGeneric", @@ -3707,6 +3763,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "page": 24, "entries": [ { "type": "abilityGeneric", @@ -3718,7 +3775,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom} famed {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its {@adventure entry|SoD|11|Encounter: Ambassador Yasar}." + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom} famed {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its {@adventure entry|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Ambassador Yasar}." ] }, { @@ -3743,6 +3800,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Locations in the City", + "page": 25, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -3759,6 +3817,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Palace Quarter", + "page": 25, "entries": [ "The Palace Quarter is set on a small incline, going higher in elevation the closer one gets to the Ruby Court. The palace rests so high compared to the rest of the city that it can be seen even beyond the city walls.", "Given that the Palace Quarter holds the only gate leading out into the wider desert (unlike the Emerald Gate in the Harbor Quarter that leads into the more verdant savannahs to the north), it holds the largest concentration of military buildings. Soldiers routinely patrol the walls and perform daily drills in order to be ready in case they must ride out at the snap of a finger. Businesses that either cater to mercenaries and caravans, or rely on them for their livelihood, are also found here. Animals of burden, wagons, weapons and armor, maps, as well as all kinds of adventuring supplies and travel gear are sold in this district; with the closer you get to the gate the more common they become.", @@ -3804,7 +3863,7 @@ "entries": [ "The Kirati do not place a stigma on sex work. Brothels, or 'houses of pleasure' as they are referred to, are plentiful in Al'Kirat and often serve as venues for communal entertainment. People gather in these establishments to smoke, drink, and socialize; all the while beautiful courtesans perform within view. These performances can include anything from elaborate dances, to singing or even poetry. Depending on the nature of the establishment and the price paid at the entrance, the performances might be directed towards a general group of clients, or become a more intimate experience for a select few. Generally speaking, cheaper brothels offer more festive and raucous entertainment while the more exclusive establishments focus on more quiet and conversational experiences.", "Most sex work that transpires in Al'Kirat is performed secondary to another main activity. For example, some houses of pleasure are primarily gambling dens where the courtesans work as either the servers or the dealers. There are many courtesans that work as barbers, while others bathe and clean their clients in bathhouses. Courtesans are seldom hired exclusively for sex\u2014instead, they are usually paid first to perform a traditional service in order to bond with the potential client. Sexual favors typically come after the courtesans have had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.", - "The Burning Velvet is a particularly elegant brothel that the characters can explore during {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}. The establishment is described in detail in that chapter." + "The Burning Velvet is a particularly elegant brothel that the characters can explore during {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7|The Burning Velvet}. The establishment is described in detail in that chapter." ] }, { @@ -3812,7 +3871,7 @@ "name": "3. Palace Marina", "entries": [ "This harbor is reserved for the city's wealthy elite. Only their personal ships, along with those of their family members or specially invited guests, are allowed to dock and sail from this harbor. Special invitations, often extended to dignitaries and ambassadors from other kingdoms, are issued for official business or pleasure visits.", - "Although the city lacks a military fleet, legal provisions allow the military to use or restrict access to the harbor if the situation necessitates it. The Skylark currently docks here (see {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SoD|3})." + "Although the city lacks a military fleet, legal provisions allow the military to use or restrict access to the harbor if the situation necessitates it. The Skylark currently docks here (see {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SandsOfDoom|3})." ] }, { @@ -3820,7 +3879,7 @@ "name": "4. Eternal Oasis Theater", "entries": [ "This luxurious theater is a favorite among the city's elite. Each year, the charismatic owner hosts an exclusive gala that also serves as an auction, where the most exciting and powerful magical items collected throughout the year are sold to the highest bidder.", - "An important auction is scheduled to take place soon. For a detailed description of the theater, its owner, and the upcoming gala, see 'Enchanted Gala' in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + "An important auction is scheduled to take place soon. For a detailed description of the theater, its owner, and the upcoming gala, see 'Enchanted Gala' in {@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom|8}." ] }, { @@ -3828,7 +3887,7 @@ "name": "5. Adventurer's Guild", "entries": [ "With no government to manage the city's rising issues, citizens turn to individuals or guilds for help. One such guild, the Adventurer's Guild, hires mercenaries to work on behalf of the city in exchange for pay. Unlike other guilds that offer long-term agreements, the Adventurer's Guild specializes in short-term contracts, appealing to mercenaries who like keeping their options open.", - "The {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild} is featured prominently in Chapter 3. Refer to that chapter for more details on the guild and its functions." + "The {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SandsOfDoom|3|Adventurer's Guild} is featured prominently in Chapter 3. Refer to that chapter for more details on the guild and its functions." ] }, { @@ -3867,7 +3926,7 @@ "name": "7. Grand Bazaar", "entries": [ "The city hosts dozens of marketplaces, each with its own theme related to the products they offer, such as fish markets, silk markets, and so on. Some are expansive enough to house a variety of merchants and goods; yet none rival the Grand Bazaar, the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat. Completely indoors, its bustling halls offer everything imaginable, and it is a rite of passage for visitors to lose themselves in its endless stalls at least once during their visit of the city.", - "For a detailed overview, refer to the '{@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}' section." + "For a detailed overview, refer to the '{@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}' section." ] }, { @@ -3891,6 +3950,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Artisans' Quarter", + "page": 27, "entries": [ "Those who once plied trades that were considered dirty, noisy, or otherwise disruptive were pushed to the corners of the city. These included butchers, tanners, smiths, and any others whose professions created foul smells or required large outdoor spaces. As more of these professions gathered in one location, the area became known as the Artisans' Quarter.", { @@ -3898,7 +3958,7 @@ "name": "9. Djinn's Den", "entries": [ "The city of Al'Kirat is filled with dozens of bathhouses due to the grit and sand carried off by the wind, which slips through clothing and burrows into the hair. Citizens use bathhouses to relax and cleanse themselves of the grit. Outside of a few exclusive locales, most are public and free for all to enter. These establishments make their money by selling soaps and renting brushes, sponges, or towels. Most bathhouses are segregated by sex, but a few allow mixed gatherings of adults.", - "One such bathhouse is the Djinn's Den, where men and women bathe together. Their modesty is protected by the thick exfoliating mist that shrouds the bathing pools and obscures vision. The Djinn's Den is described in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}." + "One such bathhouse is the Djinn's Den, where men and women bathe together. Their modesty is protected by the thick exfoliating mist that shrouds the bathing pools and obscures vision. The Djinn's Den is described in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7|Djinn's Den}." ] }, { @@ -3929,6 +3989,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Slums", + "page": 28, "entries": [ "The Slums of Al'Kirat form a labyrinthine network of tightly packed houses, narrow and claustrophobic alleyways, and dirty, busy streets. Here, the city's poorest residents and the majority of the beastfolk find refuge. While food is plentiful and most residents have a roof over their heads, water is precious and too expensive for most in the district to afford.", "Disappearances are common, with people often going missing and never seen again. The red sand blown in from the Wasteland settles everywhere and is difficult to remove, and disease occasionally festers in the cramped streets. Discontent is presently at an all-time high in the Slums.", @@ -3947,7 +4008,7 @@ "name": "14. Slaver Hideout", "entries": [ "This house is owned by a group of human mercenaries working as slavers for the Veiled Syndicate. The characters can investigate the house and its inhabitants as part of their inquiry into jackalweres in the city.", - "Details about this location and its inhabitants can be found in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}." + "Details about this location and its inhabitants can be found in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}." ] }, { @@ -3977,8 +4038,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Central Medina", + "page": 28, "entries": [ - "Being the original birthing place of the city, the central medina does not have a strict theme or personality; it is instead an eclectic hub for all manner of businesses, people, and lifestyles. The houses of the rich, poor, and everything in between congregate together, and all manner of tieflings from all walks of life rub shoulders in its streets. Its plazas and alleys are filled with family owned stores and wide open streets. Some of the city's most important locales can be found here, built early on during the city's inception, such as the temple that houses the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, the city's cemetery, the largest parks of the city, and many of the buildings the wealthy elite use to run the city.", + "Being the original birthing place of the city, the central medina does not have a strict theme or personality; it is instead an eclectic hub for all manner of businesses, people, and lifestyles. The houses of the rich, poor, and everything in between congregate together, and all manner of tieflings from all walks of life rub shoulders in its streets. Its plazas and alleys are filled with family owned stores and wide open streets. Some of the city's most important locales can be found here, built early on during the city's inception, such as the temple that houses the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}, the city's cemetery, the largest parks of the city, and many of the buildings the wealthy elite use to run the city.", { "type": "entries", "name": "15. Cemetery", @@ -4046,7 +4108,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "20. Temple of the Five Pointed Star", "entries": [ - "This temple serves as the primary venue for the veneration of Asmodeus in the city. It is the only location where the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} is allowed to operate and where devils are allowed to roam. The Church is not allowed to proselytize outside of the temple's grounds. The temple itself, in a way, functions as an embassy\u2014as the building itself and the land under it are owned by Asmodeus and fall outside the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat. In other words, no law that Al'Kirat passes can influence the business that transpires inside of the temple, nor can it affect the devils that work inside.", + "This temple serves as the primary venue for the veneration of Asmodeus in the city. It is the only location where the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} is allowed to operate and where devils are allowed to roam. The Church is not allowed to proselytize outside of the temple's grounds. The temple itself, in a way, functions as an embassy\u2014as the building itself and the land under it are owned by Asmodeus and fall outside the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat. In other words, no law that Al'Kirat passes can influence the business that transpires inside of the temple, nor can it affect the devils that work inside.", "The temple, constructed from pristine white marble, greets visitors with statues of powerful devils in flowing regalia at its entrance. Inside, five towering minarets, each crowned with a gleaming gold five-pointed star, encircle the grand central chamber. The domed ceiling showcases a breathtaking painting of Asmodeus bathed in golden light. Stained glass windows depict vibrant silhouettes of regal devils and magnificent cities surrounded by fire. The windows are enchanted so that when light passes through them to the inside, it creates a warm orange glow with the visual illusion of floating embers. The air is rich with the scent of incense, tinged with a hint of brimstone.", { "type": "entries", @@ -4078,6 +4140,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Field Quarter", + "page": 30, "entries": [ "The western bank of the Riohnar River was considerably more dangerous due to the minotaur clans inhabiting the area. As a result, settlers favored the safer eastern embankment. Only when the Kirati began to militarize and acquired the capital for large defensive projects, were they able to build the Cardamom Crossing and erect walls on the opposite side of the river. Initially, the land served exclusively military purposes, defending the city's weaker western front. Over time, it transformed into an area for cultivating much-needed crops.", { @@ -4117,6 +4180,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Harbor Quarter", + "page": 31, "entries": [ "The Harbor Quarter is the city's newest district, purposefully built to house outsiders that moor at the docks and their cargo. To ensure smooth transit for newcomers and merchandise, stringent rules limit who can reside or operate businesses here, such as shipwrights, woodworkers, translators, and those who man the few taverns and inns that accommodate the local workforce.", { @@ -4176,209 +4240,213 @@ "Al'Kirat has recently experienced an unprecedented influx of immigrants, following the Sultana's announcement that entry requirements would be eased. The city now promises year-long writs of passage to those willing to travel to Kunaten Keep and join the expedition into the Pyramid.", "Currently, the Harbor Quarter is overwhelmed with newcomers. The limited inns are fully booked, and the offices issuing writs of passage have lines stretching several buildings long. After Kunaten Keep's destruction at the end of Chapter 4 and the looming war with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city starts granting citizenship to anyone willing to fight in its defense. With the harbors closing as the war nears, many are compelled to accept this deal with no way out." ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "page": 32, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Grand_Bazaar.webp" + } }, + "The Grand Bazaar is the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat, housed entirely indoors within the winding corridors of its massive building. Inside, hundreds of merchants sell their goods beneath vibrant canopies of colorful stalls.", + "For outsiders, walking through the Bazaar can be an intimidating and disorienting experience. The loud cacophony of voices haggling over the price of items, the lack of a clear and straight walkable path amidst the stalls, and the lengthy task of finding the specific thing you need amidst the literal thousands of objects for sale, can make the overall experience terrifying for first-timers. Merchants are not shy to approach or even corner potential customers, and with no set prices for most wares, vendors are accustomed to being persuasive, insistent, and sometimes even argumentative in order to sell you items at the highest prices they can. For these reasons and more, many outsiders consider their first experience too taxing to ever return.", + "Yet, for those who master the ways of the Bazaar, it becomes more than a marketplace\u2014it transforms into a way of life. Some develop a passion for finding hidden treasures, valuable or powerful trinkets overlooked by others. Others relish the thrill of buying something for cheap and then sell it for twice its value. Many spend their days exploring the hidden corners of the Bazaar, searching for wonderful discoveries: the perfect carpet, the most beautiful lamp, the freshest perfume, or the exact magical trinket they were looking for. When you realize that anything and everything can be found here; that finding it depends on your skills and knowledge; that its price hinges on your haggling prowess; and that only a fraction of the Bazaar can be explored in a single day, the experience becomes truly intoxicating.", { - "type": "section", - "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "page": 32, "entries": [ + "The Grand Bazaar has the following features and adheres to the following rules.", { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Grand_Bazaar.webp" - } - }, - "The Grand Bazaar is the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat, housed entirely indoors within the winding corridors of its massive building. Inside, hundreds of merchants sell their goods beneath vibrant canopies of colorful stalls.", - "For outsiders, walking through the Bazaar can be an intimidating and disorienting experience. The loud cacophony of voices haggling over the price of items, the lack of a clear and straight walkable path amidst the stalls, and the lengthy task of finding the specific thing you need amidst the literal thousands of objects for sale, can make the overall experience terrifying for first-timers. Merchants are not shy to approach or even corner potential customers, and with no set prices for most wares, vendors are accustomed to being persuasive, insistent, and sometimes even argumentative in order to sell you items at the highest prices they can. For these reasons and more, many outsiders consider their first experience too taxing to ever return.", - "Yet, for those who master the ways of the Bazaar, it becomes more than a marketplace\u2014it transforms into a way of life. Some develop a passion for finding hidden treasures, valuable or powerful trinkets overlooked by others. Others relish the thrill of buying something for cheap and then sell it for twice its value. Many spend their days exploring the hidden corners of the Bazaar, searching for wonderful discoveries: the perfect carpet, the most beautiful lamp, the freshest perfume, or the exact magical trinket they were looking for. When you realize that anything and everything can be found here; that finding it depends on your skills and knowledge; that its price hinges on your haggling prowess; and that only a fraction of the Bazaar can be explored in a single day, the experience becomes truly intoxicating.", + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Size", + "entries": [ + "The main thoroughfares of the Bazaar are 20 feet wide, with grand domed ceilings that reach up to 30 feet. The narrower hallways connecting these main paths are usually 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Schedule", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar operates from sunrise to sunset. Each morning, merchants must bring all their stalls and wares to set up shop, and each night they must dismantle and take them home when the Bazaar closes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stalls", + "entries": [ + "Merchants can place their stalls anywhere within the expansive halls of the Bazaar. With no way to reserve or claim specific spots, locations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This compels merchants to wake at the crack of dawn to secure the best spots. There are no fees to set up a stall in the Bazaar.", + "The positioning of a merchant's stall is so crucial to their success that some may turn around and head home if all prime spots are taken, considering the day a lost cause. This constant reshuffling ensures that the Bazaar's layout and its hundreds of merchants are unique every day. This contributes greatly to the mystique of the Grand Bazaar, where no two days are ever the same." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Security and Patrols", + "entries": [ + "The guards who oversee and patrol the Bazaar take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day activities of the marketplace. Their primary duties are to catch thieves and prevent fights between vendors and customers, and the only regulation they enforce is ensuring there are clear pathways for customers to traverse the halls. It is not uncommon to see guards scold vendors who attempt to clog passages to attract more customers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Renting a Room", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar has a limited number of rooms available for rent, giving these vendors a dedicated and reserved space for their merchandise each day. However, the cost is usually prohibitive for most. These rooms are auctioned monthly, with the highest bidder earning the right to use the space for their business. Some rooms, depending on their location, can fetch bids of over 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a single month." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Vendors can bring and sell nearly anything, within reason. Restrictions mainly address items that are too dangerous, too large, or overly inconvenient for others. Established rules include: 'no animals larger than a cat,' 'nothing can protrude more than a foot outside your stall,' and 'no free samples of food'. Virtually everything else is handled on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the discretion of the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Characters can travel to the Grand Bazaar to purchase almost anything they can think of, from weapons and armor to magical items and even poisons. Everything is for sale and can be found if one looks hard or long enough. All items listed in the Player's Handbook are available for purchase here.", + "{@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16} provides information on the prices of magical items and the rules for purchasing them here in the Bazaar. {@i Sands of Doom} expects players to be familiar with the available magical items they can purchase. You may freely show them all the magical items and their prices as they are listed in the appendix." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Shopkeepers", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Most vendors in the Grand Bazaar are ordinary tieflings just selling their wares, with nothing necessarily special about them. However, if you want to introduce a particularly eccentric or unique NPC, you may use those provided on this section. These quirky vendors will add a touch of wonder to the Bazaar and are designed to create interesting roleplay opportunities for your players, maybe even becoming recurring allies during the campaign. Feel free to have your players encounter these special NPCs whenever they explore the Bazaar.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "General Information", + "name": "Speaksby - Potions & Oils", "entries": [ - "The Grand Bazaar has the following features and adheres to the following rules.", + "The stall is located inside a large rented room with a wide, doorless entrance, separated from the main hallway only by dangling beaded strings that can be pushed aside to enter. The interior of the room is foggy from the wisps of smoke that fume out of several unattended concoctions. The entire stall is filled with shelves laden with liquids of all colors, bubbling with pleasant sizzling sounds.", { "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Size", - "entries": [ - "The main thoroughfares of the Bazaar are 20 feet wide, with grand domed ceilings that reach up to 30 feet. The narrower hallways connecting these main paths are usually 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Schedule", - "entries": [ - "The Bazaar operates from sunrise to sunset. Each morning, merchants must bring all their stalls and wares to set up shop, and each night they must dismantle and take them home when the Bazaar closes." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Stalls", - "entries": [ - "Merchants can place their stalls anywhere within the expansive halls of the Bazaar. With no way to reserve or claim specific spots, locations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This compels merchants to wake at the crack of dawn to secure the best spots. There are no fees to set up a stall in the Bazaar.", - "The positioning of a merchant's stall is so crucial to their success that some may turn around and head home if all prime spots are taken, considering the day a lost cause. This constant reshuffling ensures that the Bazaar's layout and its hundreds of merchants are unique every day. This contributes greatly to the mystique of the Grand Bazaar, where no two days are ever the same." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Security and Patrols", - "entries": [ - "The guards who oversee and patrol the Bazaar take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day activities of the marketplace. Their primary duties are to catch thieves and prevent fights between vendors and customers, and the only regulation they enforce is ensuring there are clear pathways for customers to traverse the halls. It is not uncommon to see guards scold vendors who attempt to clog passages to attract more customers." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Renting a Room", - "entries": [ - "The Bazaar has a limited number of rooms available for rent, giving these vendors a dedicated and reserved space for their merchandise each day. However, the cost is usually prohibitive for most. These rooms are auctioned monthly, with the highest bidder earning the right to use the space for their business. Some rooms, depending on their location, can fetch bids of over 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for a single month." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Restrictions", - "entries": [ - "Vendors can bring and sell nearly anything, within reason. Restrictions mainly address items that are too dangerous, too large, or overly inconvenient for others. Established rules include: 'no animals larger than a cat,' 'nothing can protrude more than a foot outside your stall,' and 'no free samples of food'. Virtually everything else is handled on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the discretion of the guards." - ] - } + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find off-putting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul. Many of the potions he sells would easily be worth twice, if not three times the price in other cities around the world. However, Speaksby is looking to sell out the store and cash out as quickly as possible before others begin asking too many questions and rent is due." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby offers all items listed under 'Potions & Oils' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16}." ] } ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "name": "Jackal John - Poisons", "entries": [ - "Characters can travel to the Grand Bazaar to purchase almost anything they can think of, from weapons and armor to magical items and even poisons. Everything is for sale and can be found if one looks hard or long enough. All items listed in the Player's Handbook are available for purchase here.", - "{@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16} provides information on the prices of magical items and the rules for purchasing them here in the Bazaar. {@i Sands of Doom} expects players to be familiar with the available magical items they can purchase. You may freely show them all the magical items and their prices as they are listed in the appendix." + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, see '{@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalweres}'.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"You look like you could use some of my thick mucus,\" \"This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean?\" \"Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?\" \"I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more,\" and \"With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under 'Poisons' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16|Poisons}." + ] + } ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Special Shopkeepers", + "name": "Celine - Spell Scrolls", "entries": [ - "Most vendors in the Grand Bazaar are ordinary tieflings just selling their wares, with nothing necessarily special about them. However, if you want to introduce a particularly eccentric or unique NPC, you may use those provided on this section. These quirky vendors will add a touch of wonder to the Bazaar and are designed to create interesting roleplay opportunities for your players, maybe even becoming recurring allies during the campaign. Feel free to have your players encounter these special NPCs whenever they explore the Bazaar.", + "The stall appears more as an elaborate nest of pillows and silks than a traditional market stand, centered around a large blue tent. Rows of spell scrolls rest atop the fabrics, each elegantly secured in its casing. Cats of all colors and sizes wander freely about the stall. Bowls of water and milk are scattered around the tent, and a large basket filled with food donated by customers sits by the entrance.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Speaksby - Potions & Oils", + "name": "Owner", "entries": [ - "The stall is located inside a large rented room with a wide, doorless entrance, separated from the main hallway only by dangling beaded strings that can be pushed aside to enter. The interior of the room is foggy from the wisps of smoke that fume out of several unattended concoctions. The entire stall is filled with shelves laden with liquids of all colors, bubbling with pleasant sizzling sounds.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|XMM} who is on the run from the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", - "The {@creature Imp|XMM} is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find off-putting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul. Many of the potions he sells would easily be worth twice, if not three times the price in other cities around the world. However, Speaksby is looking to sell out the store and cash out as quickly as possible before others begin asking too many questions and rent is due." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "Speaksby offers all items listed under 'Potions & Oils' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16}." - ] - } + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Jackal John - Poisons", + "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, see '{@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}'.", - "Having spent significant time with Lilith the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response.", - "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"You look like you could use some of my thick mucus,\" \"This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean?\" \"Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?\" \"I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more,\" and \"With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?\"" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "Jackal John offers all items listed under 'Poisons' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Poisons}." - ] - } + "Celine uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she has an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and is considered a fey creature. Additionally, she can understand and speak Common. Although she cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Celine - Spell Scrolls", + "name": "Wares", "entries": [ - "The stall appears more as an elaborate nest of pillows and silks than a traditional market stand, centered around a large blue tent. Rows of spell scrolls rest atop the fabrics, each elegantly secured in its casing. Cats of all colors and sizes wander freely about the stall. Bowls of water and milk are scattered around the tent, and a large basket filled with food donated by customers sits by the entrance.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|XMM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", - "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell {@spell Mage Hand|XPHB} at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "Celine uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|XMM}, except that she has an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and is considered a fey creature. Additionally, she can understand and speak Common. Although she cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "Celine offers all items listed under 'Spell Scrolls' in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Spell Scrolls}. Without the proper license from the Vizier, she is prohibited from selling spell scrolls of 5th level or higher. Celine does not charge for adopting her cats; in fact, she is willing to deduct half the price of one scroll if the customer does so." - ] - } + "Celine offers all items listed under 'Spell Scrolls' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16|Spell Scrolls}. Without the proper license from the Vizier, she is prohibited from selling spell scrolls of 5th level or higher. Celine does not charge for adopting her cats; in fact, she is willing to deduct half the price of one scroll if the customer does so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Radija - Magical Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "The stall is hidden from the main routes through the Bazaar, tucked away in the Darkness behind several layers of vendors and crates. All of the items on sale are placed on top of a yellow square cloth and are kept close and tight to the vendor, who looms over the cloth, hunched over. Everything for sale has been stolen, either from the caravans that arrive in the city filled with Anubian loot or from unsuspecting wealthy travelers, though never stolen from her fellow vendors in the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM} with 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk, the tricky salesman the characters can meet in Kunaten Keep in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4|Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman}. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep (which is destroyed at the end of Chapter 4).", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day.", + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} has struggled to sell her wares, as most people know they are likely stolen and avoid her. If the characters buy something from her, they are likely her first genuine customers, providing her with the means to properly feed herself. If the characters continue to visit and buy from her, she becomes attached to them, following them around the city with the secret hope of being included in their group, driven by a longing for a family." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Radija - Magical Trinkets", + "name": "Wares", "entries": [ - "The stall is hidden from the main routes through the Bazaar, tucked away in the Darkness behind several layers of vendors and crates. All of the items on sale are placed on top of a yellow square cloth and are kept close and tight to the vendor, who looms over the cloth, hunched over. Everything for sale has been stolen, either from the caravans that arrive in the city filled with Anubian loot or from unsuspecting wealthy travelers, though never stolen from her fellow vendors in the Bazaar.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|XMM} with 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk, the tricky salesman the characters can meet in Kunaten Keep in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman}. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep (which is destroyed at the end of Chapter 4).", - "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day.", - "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} has struggled to sell her wares, as most people know they are likely stolen and avoid her. If the characters buy something from her, they are likely her first genuine customers, providing her with the means to properly feed herself. If the characters continue to visit and buy from her, she becomes attached to them, following them around the city with the secret hope of being included in their group, driven by a longing for a family." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} is able to 'procure' any item of your choice, provided it does not exceed a value of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. As the party continues to do business with her, this limit increases, with each subsequent visit raising the maximum value of items she can acquire by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} knows the Grand Bazaar inside and out and can be commissioned to obtain any item the party desires." - ] - } + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} is able to 'procure' any item of your choice, provided it does not exceed a value of 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. As the party continues to do business with her, this limit increases, with each subsequent visit raising the maximum value of items she can acquire by 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} knows the Grand Bazaar inside and out and can be commissioned to obtain any item the party desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skreeyek - Gems & Toys", + "entries": [ + "The stall occupies a rounded corner of the Bazaar, distinct from the rest as it is bordered by natural rock covered in small veins of crystals, instead of a tent or room. Every item on sale, whether gems or jewelry, is magically embedded deep into a heavy mold of rock, making theft nearly impossible without a pickaxe to break apart the stone.", + "The stall also features delightful toys made from minerals. Coral tiefling soldiers, rock-carved horses, and sandstone dollhouses are among the charming items for sale. Despite the impeccable craftsmanship, the prices are surprisingly affordable. The stall is a favorite among children, who love to admire the toys and play with Skreeyek, even climbing onto his shoulders when their parents aren't looking.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name.", + "Skreeyek can slowly modify the earthen composition of his body at will, allowing him to grow beautifully colored minerals and gems, which he sells. He can absorb various mineral ingredients and metals, combining them into simple forms of jewelry. More of an artist than a merchant, Skreeyek has no real need or desire for currency. Instead, he absorbs the coins it is given directly into his body, allowing him to use the metal for his future projects." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Skreeyek - Gems & Toys", + "name": "Wares", "entries": [ - "The stall occupies a rounded corner of the Bazaar, distinct from the rest as it is bordered by natural rock covered in small veins of crystals, instead of a tent or room. Every item on sale, whether gems or jewelry, is magically embedded deep into a heavy mold of rock, making theft nearly impossible without a pickaxe to break apart the stone.", - "The stall also features delightful toys made from minerals. Coral tiefling soldiers, rock-carved horses, and sandstone dollhouses are among the charming items for sale. Despite the impeccable craftsmanship, the prices are surprisingly affordable. The stall is a favorite among children, who love to admire the toys and play with Skreeyek, even climbing onto his shoulders when their parents aren't looking.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|XMM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", - "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name.", - "Skreeyek can slowly modify the earthen composition of his body at will, allowing him to grow beautifully colored minerals and gems, which he sells. He can absorb various mineral ingredients and metals, combining them into simple forms of jewelry. More of an artist than a merchant, Skreeyek has no real need or desire for currency. Instead, he absorbs the coins it is given directly into his body, allowing him to use the metal for his future projects." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "Skreeyek can sell any gem or mineral at its {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} value or trade one type of gem or mineral for another of equal value. Skreeyek exclusively barters using the gems at its stall, as he does not keep any coinage given to him. Skreeyek has ten chunks of amber (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each), available for purchase in his store.", - "Skreeyek also offers toys for sale at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} each. However, he enforces a limit of one toy per customer and ensures they are intended for children, as he does not want someone to buy them cheaply only to resell them later for a profit (several have tried this already)." - ] - } + "Skreeyek can sell any gem or mineral at its {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} value or trade one type of gem or mineral for another of equal value. Skreeyek exclusively barters using the gems at its stall, as he does not keep any coinage given to him. Skreeyek has ten chunks of amber (worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each), available for purchase in his store.", + "Skreeyek also offers toys for sale at 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} each. However, he enforces a limit of one toy per customer and ensures they are intended for children, as he does not want someone to buy them cheaply only to resell them later for a profit (several have tried this already)." ] } ] @@ -4392,6 +4460,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat", + "page": 35, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -4410,7 +4479,7 @@ "entries": [ "In this chapter, you'll find everything you need to know about Kirat in order to start playing {@i Sands of Doom}. This section provides a general overview of the landscape, some of its history, and a summary of the species that call it home.", "Also included in this chapter is a detailed description of The Great Wasteland, the endless sea of dunes that stretches east of Al'Kirat. Within, you'll find details on its unique flora and fauna, a primer on the curse that haunts those sands, and all the rules and mechanics you will need in order to run sessions within its expanse.", - "This chapter, however, does not include a detailed description of locations found within The Great Wasteland, as that information will not be relevant until later in the story. For that information, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6}.", + "This chapter, however, does not include a detailed description of locations found within The Great Wasteland, as that information will not be relevant until later in the story. For that information, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|6}.", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -4423,13 +4492,15 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lay of the Land", + "page": 36, "entries": [ "The name 'Kirat' traditionally refers to the region enclosed by the Dry Peaks of Tarakuir to the west and the Spire Mountains to the east, forming a naturally demarcated pocket of land. This name, meaning 'jewel,' originated from the tieflings that live in Al'Kirat. Thus, the term 'Kirati' generally refers to those who fall under the sphere of influence of the city of Al'Kirat, in particular the tieflings and humans who live there. The remaining inhabitants, namely beastfolk and goblinoids, use the names of their clans or tribes to indicate their origin or allegiance.", - "Beastfolk have inhabited the Torn Lands for as long as history remembers, making them the native population of most of its regions. Kirat, in particular, hosts several groups of beastfolk, including harpies, minotaurs, lizardfolk, quaggoths, worgs, and swine (see '{@adventure The Swine|SoD|6|Thornweald}'). Some live in the canyons, others in the jungles, and some even in the treacherous cursed dunes.", + "Beastfolk have inhabited the Torn Lands for as long as history remembers, making them the native population of most of its regions. Kirat, in particular, hosts several groups of beastfolk, including harpies, minotaurs, lizardfolk, quaggoths, worgs, and swine (see '{@adventure The Swine|SandsOfDoom|6|Thornweald}'). Some live in the canyons, others in the jungles, and some even in the treacherous cursed dunes.", "There are no official borders within this lawless land. No paperwork, authority, or sense of fairness can prevent anyone from mustering their forces and settling wherever they choose; as such, inhabitants only control what they can directly defend. This has always been true for the native beastfolk and remains true for the tieflings of the area.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Geographical Boundaries", + "page": 36, "entries": [ "Kirat is divided into two main regions: the badlands to the west and the dunes to the east. The badlands feature a range of geographical landmarks such as canyons, mesas, buttes, savannahs, steppes, and a northern jungle. In {@i Sands of Doom}, whenever the term 'badlands' is used, it refers to this entire region. Conversely, the eastern dunes are simply known as 'The Great Wasteland' by those in Kirat. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the terms 'dunes' or 'Wasteland' always refer to this eastern part of Kirat.", "Kirat is bordered by the dwarven Kingdom of Drek'Alor to the west, the Beastlands to the south, the orcish Kingdom of O'grila to the east, and the endless Fanged Mountains to the north. The dwarves settle only underground, and the orcs have no interest in Kirat's limited resources; thus, only the inhabitants of the Beastlands ever engage in conflicts with those of Kirat. When these conflicts arise, they are rarely about conquering land, as there is little in Kirat worth fighting for. Instead, it is the scarcity of resources that drives them to war (see 'Beastwars')." @@ -4438,6 +4509,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Beastwars", + "page": 36, "entries": [ "The Beastwars was a brutal conflict fought between the tieflings who migrated into Kirat and the native beastfolk of the badlands. Though it ended nearly a decade ago, its consequences still shape the region's politics and demographics and it remains the primary reason Al'Kirat has struggled to expand beyond their borders. The war also triggered the creation of the Slums, the legalization of slavery, and the political ascent of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}.", { @@ -4500,14 +4572,16 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Peoples of Kirat", + "page": 38, "entries": [ "Presented here are the species that inhabit the region.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Tieflings", + "page": 38, "entries": [ "Tieflings are humans born with the blood of devils, usually as a result of dark rituals, infernal contracts, or unions between humans and these fiends. Branded by Hell, they exhibit traits such as horns, whipping tails, unusually sharp teeth, bright eyes, and unnatural skin colors, which distinguish them from their human ancestors. These tieflings fled death in human lands to the north and journeyed to Kirat in a mass exodus to build for themselves a new home. They now reside in Al'Kirat, the region's sole city and a hub of commerce.", - "The tieflings of Kirat and the city they built are central to the events of the adventure. For more information on the city and a detailed description of their culture and goals, see {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Overview of the City}.", + "The tieflings of Kirat and the city they built are central to the events of the adventure. For more information on the city and a detailed description of their culture and goals, see {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Overview of the City}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -4525,6 +4599,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Humans", + "page": 39, "entries": [ "The godless human lands of the north are perpetually consumed by war, death, and disease. Ambitious kings fight over the charred remains of villages, while bandit lords bribe them to defile, pillage, and enslave those under their dominion. Demon worship is on the rise in the dark alleys of their filthy cities. In these regions, tieflings are frequently regarded as fiendish spawn to be hunted and killed.", "Humans who are exiled or sentenced to die are often shipped to Kirat's cursed dunes and abandoned there to perish. To survive, many of them band together, turning into bandits who ambush caravans passing through the dunes. Many peaceful humans also choose to travel to places such as Al'Kirat to escape the turmoil of their homelands." @@ -4533,6 +4608,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Beastfolk", + "page": 39, "entries": [ "The beastfolk of Kirat are anthropomorphic beings with humanoid bodies and animalistic features. Some believe they descend from the Aru, the deities of the ancient Anubian Empire, who themselves had hybrid forms combining humanoid and animal traits. In addition to their animal-like appearance, beastfolk often have abilities associated with the animals that make up their form. For instance, harpies can fly and sing like birds, while lizardfolk can swim and lay eggs like lizards.", "Beastfolk are the native inhabitants of the Torn Lands. Following the fall of the Anubian Empire, some beastfolk established their own cities and kingdoms. Many were killed or displaced, while others integrated into the cultures of more powerful groups over time. There is no single culture or creed among the beastfolk; just as a tiger differs greatly from a boar, so do the various beastfolk groups and cultures found throughout these lands.", @@ -4685,6 +4761,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ogres", + "page": 41, "entries": [ "Ogres don't live or survive on their own; they usually coexist with other\u2014typically more intelligent\u2014species that control and direct them. Now that the goblins have been driven out of the region, ogres are only found in the city of Al'Kirat. Most are either slaves or servants, while the rest spend their time searching for anyone to tell them what to do.", { @@ -4705,6 +4782,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Orcs", + "page": 41, "entries": [ "The orcs of O'grila have a warmongering culture that often leads to endless conflicts and civil wars within their kingdom. They believe in a paradise called 'Ouro,' whose entrance lies on the highest plateau of their realm, guarded by a colossal serpent known as 'The Silent Snake.' This paradise is said to hold cities of gold, where the mightiest warriors are transformed into massive dinosaurs, to live the rest of their existence as apex predators. Orcs dedicate their lives to proving themselves as the strongest in any way they can, hoping to earn entrance into this paradise upon their death.", { @@ -4731,6 +4809,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dwarves", + "page": 41, "entries": [ "The dwarves come from Drek'Alor, an arid valley west of Kirat, beyond the Dry Peaks of Karatuir. Their kingdom lies under the tall mountains of the region, where they have constructed their cities below ground. Each mountain houses a single city, and all the cities are connected by vast networks of underground tunnels.", { @@ -4748,7 +4827,7 @@ "entries": [ "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. The only known grimstone deposits are found in the mountains they inhabit, making it an extremely rare resource. After centuries of meticulous craftsmanship and technological advancement, the dwarves of Drek'Alor created Grimfire Pistols, deadly firearms that utilize the explosive properties of this mineral.", "The Ammunition consists of an iron pellet coated in a sticky resin that binds black powder to its surface. When fired, the iron pellet flies at incredible speeds toward its target, exploding upon impact.", - "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of {@adventure the Black Company|SoD|10|The Black Company}\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", + "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of {@adventure the Black Company|SandsOfDoom|10|The Black Company}\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", { "type": "entries", "name": "One Dwarf, One Pistol", @@ -4791,6 +4870,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Badlands of Al'Kirat", + "page": 42, "entries": [ "The map below provides a detailed view of the badlands of Kirat. Key locations are marked on the map and described in this section in alphabetical order.", { @@ -4804,20 +4884,23 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Al'Kirat", + "page": 42, "entries": [ - "This city was founded by tieflings who fled the human lands of the north. Tall walls protect it from enemies, while deep coffers finance its wide streets and towering spires. The city of Al'Kirat is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}." + "This city was founded by tieflings who fled the human lands of the north. Tall walls protect it from enemies, while deep coffers finance its wide streets and towering spires. The city of Al'Kirat is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Amber Mines", + "page": 42, "entries": [ - "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate and leads the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} of Kirat, lairs in these damp tunnels. For more information on the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and the layout of her lair, see '{@adventure Lair of the Lamia|SoD|7|Lair of the Lamia}'." + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate and leads the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} of Kirat, lairs in these damp tunnels. For more information on the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and the layout of her lair, see '{@adventure Lair of the Lamia|SandsOfDoom|7|Lair of the Lamia}'." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Beastlands", + "page": 42, "entries": [ "The Beastlands encompass a vast, lush region of jungle situated nearly 20 miles south of Al'Kirat, extending an additional 100 miles to the west. Numerous water tunnels that run underneath Kirat emerge in the Beastlands, creating lakes that enrich the region's lush landscape. This valley is home to hundreds of beastfolk tribes, many with settlements large enough to be considered cities. Most tribes are isolated and fiercely territorial. Shambala, the largest city in the Beastlands, is a unique settlement where various beastfolk tribes live together in harmony.", "To this day, the number of beastfolk in the Beastlands and the locations of their cities remain a mystery to the Kirati." @@ -4826,6 +4909,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Breath of Life", + "page": 42, "entries": [ "Control over the Beast Lakes led to the founding of Breath of Life, a settlement created by caravaneers eager to profit from the freshwater trade. They now make continuous trips transporting water from Breath of Life to Qadiran Gate, Al'Kirat, and even to the distant town of Tail's End.", { @@ -4868,6 +4952,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Deadrock Buttes", + "page": 43, "entries": [ "A butte is an isolated hill with steep, vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. The Deadrock Buttes are filled with thousands of these formations, towering several hundred feet high and creating labyrinthine passageways that cut through the canyon.", "Beastfolk lived here once, until the end of the Beastwars. These buttes are now home to wild animals and {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}." @@ -4876,6 +4961,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dry Peaks of Tarakuir", + "page": 43, "entries": [ "These mountains separate Kirat from the dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor. Small clans of goblins inhabit both the surface and the depths of the mountain. From time to time, earth elementals can be seen wandering through the mountains, bound by the dwarves eons ago to scout and defend their borders.", "Tarakuir was the underground dwarven city that gave the mountain range its name. Nearly two thousand years ago, the city was overrun and destroyed by Darakni. As the city fell, all tunnels leading in and out were permanently sealed to stop the insects from spreading to the rest of the kingdom. Most of the citizens, unable to escape in time, were entombed with the enemy and left to die. The city's location remains a closely guarded secret to prevent anyone from reopening the tunnels and unleashing the deadly swarm trapped within." @@ -4884,6 +4970,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dustwind Buttes", + "page": 43, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -4944,6 +5031,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Forbidden Jungles", + "page": 43, "entries": [ "The jungles to the north are home to savage {@creature Troll|XMM|Trolls}, {@creature Giant Spider|XMM|Giant Spiders}, and what the Kirati believe to be the last of the Goblins in Kirat. An unknown magic has made the trolls {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire, turning them into a terrifying threat that the Kirati have endeavored to avoid.", "The only known beastfolk inhabiting this region are the {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}, pale-haired, wolverine-like humanoids. They domesticate the jungle's native spiders and weave expansive settlements from their webs, perched high in the treetops." @@ -4952,6 +5040,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Qadiran Gate", + "page": 43, "entries": [ "The Qadiran Gate is a Kirati fortress that guards a critical choke-point between the Deadrock Buttes and the Riohnar River, build primarily to protect the lakes. Caravans journeying from Al'Kirat to Breath of Life and back use the fortress as a checkpoint, where they can eat and rest. The soldiers are kept busy by constant skirmishes against rebel minotaurs and harpies, working tirelessly to secure the passage for the vital deliveries of water into the city." ] @@ -4959,6 +5048,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Kirati Ruins", + "page": 44, "entries": [ "These ruins are the remnants of Kirati settlements that fell to the beastfolk during the Beastwars. The beastfolk launched their attacks from the hills, the river, and the skies, leaving the Kirati helpless against the relentless assault that came from every direction. The survivors of these destroyed settlements were relocated to mudbrick makeshift homes within Al'Kirat, which gradually developed into the Slums of the city.", "No significant effort has been made to resettle these locations, as the minotaurs and harpies of the Dustwind Buttes continually disrupt any such attempts. As a result, these areas are now used exclusively as makeshift barracks for the Kirati soldiers who patrol the region, who utilize the ruined buildings to store supplies and rest." @@ -4967,6 +5057,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Riohnar River", + "page": 44, "entries": [ "The coastline rises several hundred feet above the sea, making it impossible for ships to disembark along its rocky cliffs. Fortunately, the Rionhar River cuts through the cliff face and extends thousands of miles inland. Ships can follow this river from the sea and disembark at the few suitable moors located inside, such as within the city of Al'Kirat.", "The Riohnar River is a {@b saltwater river}, as such, it cannot satisfy the thirst of the region's population. Nevertheless, it provides an abundant supply of fish and serves as a vital trade route with a direct access to the sea.", @@ -4988,6 +5079,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Shining Plains", + "page": 44, "entries": [ "An expansive savannah stretches from the Dustwind and Deadrock Buttes to the Forbidden Forest by the coastline. With few hills and sparse tree cover, the yellow grass of the Shining Plains extends endlessly across the horizon. Abandoned minotaur effigies can still be seen scattered throughout the plains.", "Various beasts graze and hunt throughout the savannah, such as {@creature Lion|XMM|Lions}, {@creature Rhinoceros|XMM|Rhinoceroses}, antelopes, {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas}, {@creature Jackal|XMM|Jackals}, warthogs, {@creature Hawk|XMM|Hawks}, wildebeests, and {@creature Elephant|XMM|Elephants}. {@creature Wild dog|ToA|Wild Dogs}, in particular, overbreed in the region." @@ -4996,6 +5088,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tail's End", + "page": 44, "entries": [ "Tail's End was founded to address Al'Kirat's growing demand for stone. As the city prospered and its population swelled, the need for sturdy walls and proper housing became pressing. Unable to sustain the high cost of importing stone from other kingdoms, the tieflings established this town and its quarry to provide a reliable local supply.", "The settlement uses a massive lift (see 'The Great Lift') to lower workers to the cliffside, where they extract stone directly from the cliff's face.", @@ -5027,7 +5120,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Leader", - "entry": "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate (see '{@adventure Veiled Syndicate|SoD|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + "entry": "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate (see '{@adventure Veiled Syndicate|SandsOfDoom|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." }, { "type": "item", @@ -5043,6 +5136,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Scourged Lands", + "page": 44, "entries": [ "The lands south of the Beastlands (not marked on the map) are cloaked in dark jungles teeming with even darker beastfolk. Among these, sadistic serpent-men, murderous dark-scale lizardfolk, man-eating apes, monstrous vampiric bats, and Sobek\u2014crocodile beastfolk\u2014roam the hidden corners of these savage wilds.", "The Scourged Lands are shrouded in a pervasive fog known as 'The Shade.' This fog crystallizes the souls of all who perish within it, turning their spirits into quartz. The stronger the soul, the purer the gem, which is often used as currency among the region's inhabitants.", @@ -5054,11 +5148,12 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Wasteland", + "page": 45, "entries": [ "To the east of Al'Kirat lies an endless sea of sand. Widely believed to be cursed, the sand possesses a dark red color resembling rust, which absorbs and vanishes any and all trace of water that touches it. As a result, nothing grows within these dunes, turning it into a dry wasteland unsuited for most forms of life. The humans and pirates from the north call it the 'Crimson Waste', the dwarves and other ancient scholars refer to it as the 'Red Desert of Anubia,' the orcs of the Kingdom of O'grila fear it as the 'Sea of No Water,' while the Kirati have chosen to name it simply: 'The Great Wasteland.'", "Until the last few decades, the civilizations of the world considered the Wasteland to be nothing but a barren domain of death. A place populated by monsters, fools, and the occasional undead; a region only suited for the banished\u2014sent there to die. However, the Wasteland is filled with the ruins of an ancient and powerful civilization\u2014a fallen empire that left behind untold riches hidden behind the vaults of their many ruined cities, now sunken under the cursed red sand.", "No one has been able to map the entire Wasteland, believed to extend nearly 400 miles at its longest and close to 250 miles at its widest. Even in the small portion found within Kirat, which the Kirati have attempted to explore for years, the dangers and vastness of the dune has allowed only for the major natural structures to be mapped. Most of the Wasteland remains either completely undiscovered, kept secret by the few who exploit it, or guarded by deadly forces that kill any who find it.", - "For descriptions of locations found within the Wasteland, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6}.", + "For descriptions of locations found within the Wasteland, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6}.", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -5069,11 +5164,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Cursed Dunes", + "page": 45, "entries": [ "The great Cataclysm wrought by the Aru disintegrated everything within its grasp, a magical devastation unparalleled in this world. To ensure nothing survived its wrath, a magical taint spread through the ruptured land, seeping into every nook and designed to devour all life. This taint, expected to eventually subside and dissipate, instead evolved. Its mutations vary from region to region. Here in the Wasteland, it takes the form of a vast cursed red desert possessed by the spirit of a dark and mysterious entity. This being saps the energy of those who walk it, feeds on the blood that spills within it, and controls the dead that perish around it.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Red Sand", + "page": 45, "entries": [ "The sand of the Wasteland contains a unique particle, a byproduct of the destructive magics of the Cataclysm. The orcs of the region call it the 'Rust,' as it gives the dunes their dark reddish tone. The term has spread amongst the denizens of Kirat.", { @@ -5102,6 +5199,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Will of the Sands", + "page": 46, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -5231,6 +5329,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Alterations to Life & Magic", + "page": 47, "entries": [ "The Great Wasteland is tainted with a lingering magical poison, a dark legacy of the great Cataclysm unleashed by the Aru millennia ago. While much of this corruptive residue has dissipated over time, some remains potent enough to affect creatures today.", "The following rules apply for all creatures in the Wasteland. Creatures can avoid these limitations by stepping into an area designated as an 'Oasis', where the Rust is not present and the Will of the Sands holds no power.", @@ -5265,6 +5364,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis", + "page": 47, "entries": [ "An Oasis is an area in the Wasteland where the Will of the Sands holds no power, generally because the location is either freed or shielded from the Rust. Sand without Rust retains its traditional yellowish color, and any such location is free from the magical hindrances associated with the Wasteland as described under 'Alterations to Life & Magic'.", "Typically, though not always, Oases have a spring of pure water. In the Wasteland, water springs can only form in areas free from Rust.", @@ -5311,7 +5411,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Creating an Oasis", "entries": [ - "Aside from spilling excessive amounts of blood in a single location, there is currently only one other way to create an Oasis: by burying the still-beating hearts of living creatures. This secret process was discovered by a dryad named Ashae. See '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|6|Ashae's Grove}' for more information on this method." + "Aside from spilling excessive amounts of blood in a single location, there is currently only one other way to create an Oasis: by burying the still-beating hearts of living creatures. This secret process was discovered by a dryad named Ashae. See '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom|6|Ashae's Grove}' for more information on this method." ] } ] @@ -5319,6 +5419,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ecology of the Wastes", + "page": 48, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -5425,6 +5526,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Settlements", + "page": 50, "entries": [ "There are no large settlements in the Wasteland due to the lack of sustainable sources of food and water. Large tribes may temporarily occupy Anubian ruins, but will inevitably find the region too hostile and be forced to leave.", "Small settlements can thrive if centered around an Oasis, which\u2014depending on its size\u2014can support 30 to 100 people. These settlements survive by farming along the perimeter of the Oasis, as well as through the hunting of monsters. With herds of animals being too scarce to be a reliable source of sustenance, the consumption of monster meat is necessary to survive. Some, however, are fortunate enough to have abundant fish in their springs which they can fish.", @@ -5454,14 +5556,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kirati", "entries": [ - "The two largest Kirati settlements in the Wasteland are Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}) and Kunaten Keep (see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|4|Kunaten Keep},'). While other Kirati settlements exist, they intentionally choose to remain hidden, each with their own specific reasons for their isolation. Some view the veneration of the infernal by the rest of the Kirati as abhorrent, others are fugitives\u2014murderers and thieves on the run\u2014and others simply desire a quiet, peaceful life away from society." + "The two largest Kirati settlements in the Wasteland are Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}) and Kunaten Keep (see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|4|Kunaten Keep},'). While other Kirati settlements exist, they intentionally choose to remain hidden, each with their own specific reasons for their isolation. Some view the veneration of the infernal by the rest of the Kirati as abhorrent, others are fugitives\u2014murderers and thieves on the run\u2014and others simply desire a quiet, peaceful life away from society." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Swine", "entries": [ - "Large groups of beastfolk resembling boars, known as 'Swine,' inhabit the large patches of thornweald in the dunes. These creatures excel at traversing and constructing warrens within the wild, thorny roots. Due to the shifting nature of these roots and their skill at hiding their tracks, the size and number of their settlements remain largely unknown. They are seldom seen outside a thornweald. See for information on the patches of {@adventure Thornweald|SoD|6|Thornweald} in the Wasteland." + "Large groups of beastfolk resembling boars, known as 'Swine,' inhabit the large patches of thornweald in the dunes. These creatures excel at traversing and constructing warrens within the wild, thorny roots. Due to the shifting nature of these roots and their skill at hiding their tracks, the size and number of their settlements remain largely unknown. They are seldom seen outside a thornweald. See for information on the patches of {@adventure Thornweald|SandsOfDoom|6|Thornweald} in the Wasteland." ] } ] @@ -5471,11 +5573,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Traversing the Wastes", + "page": 51, "entries": [ - "In their pursuit of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, the characters must brave the vast and unforgiving Wasteland. This section provides the mechanics and rules needed to manage the treacherous journeys that lie ahead of them.", + "In their pursuit of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, the characters must brave the vast and unforgiving Wasteland. This section provides the mechanics and rules needed to manage the treacherous journeys that lie ahead of them.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Temperature", + "page": 51, "entries": [ "Temperatures in the Wasteland exhibit dramatic fluctuations, soaring to scorching highs during the day and plummeting to freezing lows throughout the night.", { @@ -5530,6 +5634,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dehydration", + "page": 51, "entries": [ "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", "{@i Sands of Doom} introduces two new conditions: 'Dehydrated' and 'Heatstroke'. Characters risk acquiring these conditions if they fail to drink sufficient water while traversing the Wasteland.", @@ -5560,6 +5665,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Transporting Supplies", + "page": 51, "entries": [ "In the Wasteland, water is more precious than gold. While food can be hunted, even from monsters or giant insects if needed, water is but a fleeting hope amid the endless dunes.", "Caravans meticulously plan their routes to ensure they never travel more than five days without encountering an Oasis. Bandits frequently ambush and massacre travelers to seize their water, and entire settlements have vanished after exhausting all of their reserves. Without water, survival in the Wasteland is impossible.", @@ -5585,6 +5691,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tracking Supplies", + "page": 52, "entries": [ "Rather than tracking specific quantities of supplies, like pounds of food and gallons of water, track the number of days' worth of supplies the group needs or has. When preparing for an expedition into the Wasteland, the group must first estimate how many days' worth of supplies they will require. For example, if they estimate their journey will take 4 days to reach their objective and another 4 days to return, they should purchase at least 8 days' worth of supplies. Once they determine this, they must then figure out the cost to buy it and the number of animals to carry it.", { @@ -5913,9 +6020,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Travel Pace", + "page": 53, "entries": [ "Traveling through the Wasteland is slow and tiresome. Unlike ground or stone where steps are predictable and steady, dunes are uneven and travelers sink several inches down the sand with each step they take. This slows down the pace and requires extra effort to traverse. The dunes are also filled with sand hills or 'waves' which creatures must climb up and down as they travel. As a result, when determining travel distances for the day, creatures move at {@b half} their normal travel speeds when traversing the wastes.", - "Consult the {@table Wasteland Travel Pace|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the distance characters can cover in 8 hours of travel in the dunes. The table also indicates how many hexes the characters can cover when running {@i Sands of Doom} using the gridded version of the {@adventure map of Kirat|SoD|17}", + "Consult the {@table Wasteland Travel Pace|SandsOfDoom} table to determine the distance characters can cover in 8 hours of travel in the dunes. The table also indicates how many hexes the characters can cover when running {@i Sands of Doom} using the gridded version of the {@adventure map of Kirat|SandsOfDoom|17}", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -5993,6 +6101,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand", + "page": 54, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -6008,11 +6117,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 54, "entries": [ - "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is set in and around the bustling merchant city of Al'Kirat. To properly run this chapter, it is important that you first read {@adventure Chapter 1: The City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} to become acquainted with the city, as the party will be traveling through it and interacting with its citizens. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} provides information on the badlands surrounding the city and the Great Wasteland to its east. You should be well-prepared with knowledge of the region's history and its inhabitants.", + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is set in and around the bustling merchant city of Al'Kirat. To properly run this chapter, it is important that you first read {@adventure Chapter 1: The City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1} to become acquainted with the city, as the party will be traveling through it and interacting with its citizens. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|2} provides information on the badlands surrounding the city and the Great Wasteland to its east. You should be well-prepared with knowledge of the region's history and its inhabitants.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Player Character Assumption", + "page": 54, "entries": [ "The player characters join the last caravan leaving the badlands of Kirat, embarking on the perilous trek through the Wasteland towards Kunaten Keep. The caravan assembled a few miles south of Al'Kirat, welcoming migrants, Kirati, beastfolk, and anyone else willing to make the journey. The story of Sands of Doom begins at the fifth hour on the first day of the journey.", "Sands of Doom presumes that the player characters have some reason, desire, or motivation to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. Whether they're chasing wealth, driven by a true explorer's spirit to uncover the unknown, or simply feel the pull of fate drawing them there, the specifics aren't as important as the fact that they're eager or compelled to be part of the expedition." @@ -6021,16 +6132,18 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 55, "entries": [ "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is structured into three parts, with the first designed for 1st-level characters, the second for 2nd-level characters, and the third for 3rd-level characters.", - "In {@adventure Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction|SoD|3|Part 1: Abduction}, the characters join a caravan bound for Kunaten Keep. During the journey, the caravan is ambushed by undead. Amid the chaos, a shadowy cabal of cultists kidnap several members. The characters track the cultists to their encampment, free the abducted victims, and learn more about the cult's intentions. With the caravan in shambles and too many injured to continue, the convoy retreats to Al'Kirat, abandoning their trek to Kunaten Keep.", - "In {@adventure Part 2: Search for Clues|SoD|3|Part 2: Search}, the characters meet the Sultana of Al'Kirat, who offers them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel, to continue their journey to Kunaten Keep. However, in exchange for this favor, she tasks them with finding {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a professor vital to the expedition who was kidnapped by the cultists. The characters delve into the streets of Al'Kirat, and by pursuing several leads, they uncover the location of the cultist base.", - "In {@adventure Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue}, the characters cross the Wasteland to reach the cultists' headquarters. Within, they discover the temple of an ancient demigod and confront {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the cultists' enigmatic leader. They rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and return him safely to Al'Kirat. The Sultana rewards their efforts and grants them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel that transports them over the Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where they are able to join the expedition." + "In {@adventure Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction|SandsOfDoom|3|Part 1: Abduction}, the characters join a caravan bound for Kunaten Keep. During the journey, the caravan is ambushed by undead. Amid the chaos, a shadowy cabal of cultists kidnap several members. The characters track the cultists to their encampment, free the abducted victims, and learn more about the cult's intentions. With the caravan in shambles and too many injured to continue, the convoy retreats to Al'Kirat, abandoning their trek to Kunaten Keep.", + "In {@adventure Part 2: Search for Clues|SandsOfDoom|3|Part 2: Search}, the characters meet the Sultana of Al'Kirat, who offers them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel, to continue their journey to Kunaten Keep. However, in exchange for this favor, she tasks them with finding {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a professor vital to the expedition who was kidnapped by the cultists. The characters delve into the streets of Al'Kirat, and by pursuing several leads, they uncover the location of the cultist base.", + "In {@adventure Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold|SandsOfDoom|3|Part 3: Rescue}, the characters cross the Wasteland to reach the cultists' headquarters. Within, they discover the temple of an ancient demigod and confront {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, the cultists' enigmatic leader. They rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} and return him safely to Al'Kirat. The Sultana rewards their efforts and grants them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel that transports them over the Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where they are able to join the expedition." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 55, "entries": [ "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is intended for characters starting at 1st level, with the assumption that they will reach 4th level by the end of the chapter.", { @@ -6062,12 +6175,14 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Prophecy - She Who Heralds the Future", + "page": 55, "entries": [ "For the past two thousand years, one of the Aru\u2014a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] known as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} \u2014has been secretly steering the course of history in the Torn Lands. Gifted with the ability to see into every possible future, she possesses unparalleled insight into the endless permutations each action could cause, allowing her to manipulate events toward a precise and carefully crafted future of her choosing.", - "No one knows the ultimate goal of Prophecy's Grand Design. However, her current focus is the true death of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the ancient Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who slumbers in a state between life and death beneath the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4|Running This Chapter}. More importantly, she seeks to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a potent relic with seemingly limitless life-giving power, which the Pharaoh wears as a necklace.", + "No one knows the ultimate goal of Prophecy's Grand Design. However, her current focus is the true death of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the ancient Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who slumbers in a state between life and death beneath the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4|Running This Chapter}. More importantly, she seeks to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a potent relic with seemingly limitless life-giving power, which the Pharaoh wears as a necklace.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "page": 55, "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} shapes the future by seeking out those most vulnerable to her will, reaching out to them through their dreams. At times, she offers them power, wealth, or a greater purpose; other times, she simply whispers commands, already knowing they will obey. These pawns, who have numbered in the thousands over various eras, carry out her cryptic instructions, blindly working toward a shared but mysterious objective. Few ever realize the true scope of their actions or who they were truly working for.", "In preparation for the expedition forming at Kunaten Keep, located far across the Wasteland, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been whispering instructions to select individuals in Kirat. Her instructions have primarily focused on the excavation of several Anubian ruins found within the Dustwind Buttes, a vast canyon east of Al'Kirat. These ruins have largely been shrines dedicated to an ancient serpentine god, and with no other context for their task, those hearing Prophecy's whispers have come to believe the voice in their dreams to be that of a powerful but imprisoned snake-like deity seeking freedom. As a result, they have begun calling the mysterious voice the Coiled Whisper.", @@ -6093,8 +6208,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Player Characters", + "page": 56, "entries": [ - "Among the infinite futures {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has glimpsed, one stands above the rest\u2014one where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} falls during his siege of Al'Kirat. In nearly every version of this future, the player characters are central to its success. Together, they forge a powerful bond, journey across Kirat to reclaim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the heart of the city. Seeing this path as the most promising, Prophecy has set her will upon ensuring this future comes to pass.", + "Among the infinite futures {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has glimpsed, one stands above the rest\u2014one where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} falls during his siege of Al'Kirat. In nearly every version of this future, the player characters are central to its success. Together, they forge a powerful bond, journey across Kirat to reclaim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the heart of the city. Seeing this path as the most promising, Prophecy has set her will upon ensuring this future comes to pass.", "Before Sands of Doom even begins, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has already been working behind the scenes, subtly manipulating events to groom the characters into capable warriors. Through trials and challenges woven into their lives, she has tested their resolve, and for those not native to this land, she has ensured their journey here. And now, from this point forward, she will manipulate circumstances to position them exactly where they need to be, setting in motion the chain of events that will transform them into the heroes she needs them to be in order to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the time comes.", "Despite the great accuracy of her visions, and her considerable magical resources, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot flawlessly replicate the exact actions needed to produce the outcomes she requires. Therefore, she must often settle for the closest approximation, concentrating on actions most likely to lead to her desired outcome while eliminating variables most likely to trigger an undesired deviation.", "Should the characters stray too far toward these ill-fated outcomes she wishes to avoid, to the point where their deaths might be the most optimal course of action, they may unknowingly turn {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} into a dangerous enemy. To reflect how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} perceives the characters' actions and whether she approves of them, the Paths of Fate was created." @@ -6103,6 +6219,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Paths of Fate", + "page": 56, "entries": [ "Throughout Chapters 3, 4, and 5, certain major decisions made by the characters will contribute points to one of three paths: the Path of [Devotion], the Path of [Benevolence], or the Path of [Erudition]. These paths embody the three most probable futures foreseen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}.", "Whenever the characters can make a choice that awards a point toward one of these paths, the path option will be marked in bold text, like this: {@b [Devotion]}. When the group makes a choice that is marked in this way, record a point for the chosen path and keep track of the total, as these points will be used later.", @@ -6138,6 +6255,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "First Prophetic Dream", + "page": 56, "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has foreseen that each of the player characters will play a significant role in the events of Sands of Doom. To better understand them and assess their worth, she seeks to communicate with them early in their lives.", "At some point in each character's life, but before the events of this chapter take place, the sphinx contacts them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell to ask of them a question.", @@ -6151,6 +6269,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 1: Abduction", + "page": 57, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -6177,6 +6296,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Caravan Ambush", + "page": 57, "entries": [ "Through her foresight, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} already knew the caravan would be ambushed by undead and has instructed her cultists to use the opportunity to kidnap the famous archaeologist {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. With only a vague description of their target, the cultists begin capturing any tiefling resembling him. They plan to rely on {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to identify the true professor once he is in custody.", { @@ -6199,6 +6319,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "page": 57, "entries": [ "When you are ready to start the adventure, read the following out loud:", { @@ -6290,6 +6411,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", + "page": 58, "entries": [ "The attack on the grander caravan is devastating. Dozens are injured, several are dead, many animals are too wounded to haul cargo, barrels of water have spilled, and worst of all, several caravaneers have been abducted. For now, the caravan is forced to halt in order to assess the dead, aid the wounded, and plan the next course of action.", { @@ -6320,6 +6442,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Kallista", + "page": 58, "entries": [ "A short time after the skeletons are defeated, a tall, rugged tiefling clad in light furs rides in from the front of the caravan, leading a band of Kirati soldiers mounted on camels. All the soldiers bear varying degrees of injuries. The tiefling is {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, a renowned adventurer and one of the guides leading the caravan.", "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} had just finished rallying some of the mercenaries paid to protect the caravan and sought to ride along the long convoy to fight any remaining undead, but when she reaches the rear and discovers the characters have already done her work for her, she is both surprised and relieved. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} orders the soldiers to spread and assist as needed, before she herself approaches the characters. Recognizing their skill, she introduces herself and requests a report on the attack.", @@ -6417,11 +6540,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Saving the Prisoners", + "page": 59, "entries": [ "The victims have been taken to a set of Anubian ruins north of the caravan, by the southern edge of the Dustwind Buttes. The ruins are roughly an hour away on foot.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Through the Canyons", + "page": 59, "entries": [ "The characters must follow the cultists' trail back to their base. Although they try to cover their tracks, footprints are hard to hide in the sand which leaves enough clues for the party to follow. Kallista's tracking expertise ensures the group will inevitably find the cultists, but the characters' help can help shorten the journey. Arriving sooner will mean more treasure for the characters to loot once they arrive.", { @@ -6456,6 +6581,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Coiled Whisper Encampment", + "page": 60, "entries": [ "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper gathered within these ancient Anubian ruins, using them as a base to stage their assault on the caravan. Most of the cultists have already moved on and only a few remain. All the captives are kept here, except for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, who was taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} to an unknown location shortly after arriving.", "These ruins were once part of a shrine dedicated to sphinxes, known as envoys of the Aru, once charged with guarding their temples and instructing the Anubians in the ways of the gods. No sphinxes have been seen in this land for millennia, and now only a broken obelisk and a faded statue stand as faint echoes of the shrine's former purpose.", @@ -6548,7 +6674,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Using the Obelisk", "entries": [ - "This is an Obelisk of Anubia, one of many that the characters will encounter throughout their journey in Sands of Doom. Characters can offer any amber they find to these obelisks in exchange for powerful, long-lasting blessings. For details on how they function and the specific blessings available, refer to '{@adventure Obelisks of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia, one of many that the characters will encounter throughout their journey in Sands of Doom. Characters can offer any amber they find to these obelisks in exchange for powerful, long-lasting blessings. For details on how they function and the specific blessings available, refer to '{@adventure Obelisks of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." ] } ] @@ -6581,6 +6707,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", + "page": 61, "entries": [ "Should the characters succeed in their assault on the ruins, they will rescue four out of the five kidnapped tieflings and secure some hard-earned treasure. Sadly, the fifth prisoner\u2014Rumbold Tomekeeper\u2014remains missing.", { @@ -6618,100 +6745,104 @@ ] } ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Al'Kirat", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "After reuniting with the caravan, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} meets once more with the merchant leaders. They unanimously agree to abandon the journey and return to Al'Kirat. With too many injured and the loss of so many animals, attempting to continue would mean certain death. The news dashes the hopes of everyone in the caravan.", + "The caravan will move to a nearby safe location to rest for the night. At dawn, they will return to Al'Kirat and disband.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Court Summons", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "Before the caravan departs the Wasteland, at a moment of your choosing, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} finds and gathers the characters. A message was sent to Al'Kirat to inform the city of the unfolding events and, as it so happens, Rumbold's role in the expedition is indeed far too important to ignore. Upon learning of Rumbold's disappearance, the Sultana of Al'Kirat\u2014Zanara Zin'Zara\u2014commands all those with direct knowledge of the cultists to appear before her court. Since the characters directly confronted the cultists, the Sultana has specifically requested their presence. She has also prepared a small reward for their efforts in rescuing the abducted victims.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters of the summons and apologizes, making it clear that they have little choice but to accept the summons, if they wish to stay in the Kirati's favor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Should They Meet Her?", + "entries": [ + "The urgency of the matter implies they should present themselves at the court no later than the day after the caravan reaches the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] }, { - "type": "section", - "name": "Return to Al'Kirat", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "page": 61, "entries": [ - "After reuniting with the caravan, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} meets once more with the merchant leaders. They unanimously agree to abandon the journey and return to Al'Kirat. With too many injured and the loss of so many animals, attempting to continue would mean certain death. The news dashes the hopes of everyone in the caravan.", - "The caravan will move to a nearby safe location to rest for the night. At dawn, they will return to Al'Kirat and disband.", + "The characters will experience a vivid dream during their sleep in the Wasteland. You may choose to have all the characters experience it on the same night or spread their dreams out over several days.", + "In the dream, the characters see flashes of their life, beginning with their birth. They witness their most defining experiences and the critical decisions that led them to where they are now. Ask the player to describe the most important moment in their character's life\u2014a key event that shaped who they are. As the character relives that moment within the dream, narrate how the sound fades slowly, leaving only the sound of their heartbeat, before a whispering, ethereal voice fills their mind.", + "The voice asks the character, \"{@i What is the ultimate goal of your life?}\" The player must respond as their past self, reflecting on the defining moment they are reliving. After the answer is given, the dream fades into Darkness, and the character sleeps soundly for the remainder of the night.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Court Summons", "entries": [ - "Before the caravan departs the Wasteland, at a moment of your choosing, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} finds and gathers the characters. A message was sent to Al'Kirat to inform the city of the unfolding events and, as it so happens, Rumbold's role in the expedition is indeed far too important to ignore. Upon learning of Rumbold's disappearance, the Sultana of Al'Kirat\u2014Zanara Zin'Zara\u2014commands all those with direct knowledge of the cultists to appear before her court. Since the characters directly confronted the cultists, the Sultana has specifically requested their presence. She has also prepared a small reward for their efforts in rescuing the abducted victims.", - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} informs the characters of the summons and apologizes, making it clear that they have little choice but to accept the summons, if they wish to stay in the Kirati's favor.", { "type": "entries", + "name": "Stat Increase", "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "When Should They Meet Her?", - "entries": [ - "The urgency of the matter implies they should present themselves at the court no later than the day after the caravan reaches the city." - ] - } + "Upon waking up from the dream, the character is blessed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, filled with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to fulfill their life's goal. The character then chooses one ability Score, other than their highest score or one tied to their highest. That score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." ] } ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "name": "Determining Path of Fate", "entries": [ - "The characters will experience a vivid dream during their sleep in the Wasteland. You may choose to have all the characters experience it on the same night or spread their dreams out over several days.", - "In the dream, the characters see flashes of their life, beginning with their birth. They witness their most defining experiences and the critical decisions that led them to where they are now. Ask the player to describe the most important moment in their character's life\u2014a key event that shaped who they are. As the character relives that moment within the dream, narrate how the sound fades slowly, leaving only the sound of their heartbeat, before a whispering, ethereal voice fills their mind.", - "The voice asks the character, \"{@i What is the ultimate goal of your life?}\" The player must respond as their past self, reflecting on the defining moment they are reliving. After the answer is given, the dream fades into Darkness, and the character sleeps soundly for the remainder of the night.", + "Based on the character's answer, select one of the following categories that best reflects their response: {@b [Devotion]}, {@b [Erudition]}, or {@b [Benevolence]}. The category most frequently selected amongst the player characters will gain a point. In the case of a tie, all highest-scoring categories receive a point.", { "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion]", "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Stat Increase", - "entries": [ - "Upon waking up from the dream, the character is blessed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, filled with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to fulfill their life's goal. The character then chooses one ability Score, other than their highest score or one tied to their highest. That score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." - ] - } + "These individuals seek to understand life's deeper meanings and align their actions with higher purposes. They strive for inner peace, fulfillment, and a harmonious existence, often finding meaning through service and dedication to their values.", + "Common answers include: To serve a higher purpose. To achieve inner peace and harmony. To create or achieve something meaningful and impactful. To do as duty commands. To find the truth of all things. To die." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Determining Path of Fate", + "name": "[Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "Based on the character's answer, select one of the following categories that best reflects their response: {@b [Devotion]}, {@b [Erudition]}, or {@b [Benevolence]}. The category most frequently selected amongst the player characters will gain a point. In the case of a tie, all highest-scoring categories receive a point.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "[Devotion]", - "entries": [ - "These individuals seek to understand life's deeper meanings and align their actions with higher purposes. They strive for inner peace, fulfillment, and a harmonious existence, often finding meaning through service and dedication to their values.", - "Common answers include: To serve a higher purpose. To achieve inner peace and harmony. To create or achieve something meaningful and impactful. To do as duty commands. To find the truth of all things. To die." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "[Benevolence]", - "entries": [ - "Focused on building meaningful relationships and improving the lives of others, these individuals prioritize love, happiness, and societal well-being. They aim to nurture, protect, and make a positive impact on their communities.", - "Common answers include: To find and nurture love. To be or make others happy. To make and raise children. To contribute to society. To make the world a better place. To serve and protect. To free others from oppression, slavery, injustice, exploitation, or tyranny." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "[Erudition]", - "entries": [ - "Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, this group focuses on acquiring knowledge and achieving mastery in their fields. They are innovators and problem-solvers, aiming to advance themselves and leave a legacy behind them." - ] - }, - "Common answers include: To acquire practical knowledge and wisdom. To achieve personal power and mastery. To innovate and advance. To become the best at a field or discipline. To leave a legacy and be remembered. To suffer and struggle. To achieve vengeance. To achieve chaos. To seek personal freedom." + "Focused on building meaningful relationships and improving the lives of others, these individuals prioritize love, happiness, and societal well-being. They aim to nurture, protect, and make a positive impact on their communities.", + "Common answers include: To find and nurture love. To be or make others happy. To make and raise children. To contribute to society. To make the world a better place. To serve and protect. To free others from oppression, slavery, injustice, exploitation, or tyranny." ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Assistance for Second Prophetic Dream", - "entries": [ - "When in doubt about the subjective interpretation of a statement, you can try viewing it from Prophecy's perspective. {@b [Devotion]} reflects answers she favors, as she believes she can manipulate those characters to do her bidding. While she trusts {@b [Benevolence]}, she considers such characters too soft to make the hard decisions she needs them to make. {@b [Erudition]}, on the other hand, unsettles her\u2014these characters are independent, harder to control, and more likely to rebel against her." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Character Advancement", - "entries": [ - "If you are using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 2nd level once they arrive in the city of Al'Kirat." + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, this group focuses on acquiring knowledge and achieving mastery in their fields. They are innovators and problem-solvers, aiming to advance themselves and leave a legacy behind them." + ] + }, + "Common answers include: To acquire practical knowledge and wisdom. To achieve personal power and mastery. To innovate and advance. To become the best at a field or discipline. To leave a legacy and be remembered. To suffer and struggle. To achieve vengeance. To achieve chaos. To seek personal freedom." ] } ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Assistance for Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "When in doubt about the subjective interpretation of a statement, you can try viewing it from Prophecy's perspective. {@b [Devotion]} reflects answers she favors, as she believes she can manipulate those characters to do her bidding. While she trusts {@b [Benevolence]}, she considers such characters too soft to make the hard decisions she needs them to make. {@b [Erudition]}, on the other hand, unsettles her\u2014these characters are independent, harder to control, and more likely to rebel against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 62, + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 2nd level once they arrive in the city of Al'Kirat." + ] } ] } @@ -6720,6 +6851,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 2: Search", + "page": 62, "entries": [ "Due to the widespread injuries affecting the caravan, the convoy is unable to depart until midday of the next day; so by the time they reach the city of Al'Kirat, the sun has already begun to set. The caravan camps one mile south of Al'Kirat in order to organize the disbandment, which includes paying the mercenaries and handling the dead.", "Entry into the city of Al'Kirat costs 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per person, plus 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece} per wagon or large animal. Citizens of the city are exempt from the entry fee but must still pay for their wagons or animals. The guards at the entrance do not care for excuses and strictly enforce the law.", @@ -6731,7 +6863,7 @@ ] }, "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is happy to escort the characters to the city and give them a brief overview if they need it. After providing them with directions to the Ruby Court, she encourages them to enjoy the evening and visit the court first thing tomorrow.", - "If the characters lack a place to stay, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suggests the Adventurer's Guild, a good place to find a bed at a reasonable price (see {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SoD|3|Adventurer's Guild}). With that, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} waves the characters goodbye.", + "If the characters lack a place to stay, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suggests the Adventurer's Guild, a good place to find a bed at a reasonable price (see {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SandsOfDoom|3|Adventurer's Guild}). With that, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} waves the characters goodbye.", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -6743,13 +6875,15 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Into the Ruby Court", + "page": 63, "entries": [ "Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara holds court in the grand white building known as the Ruby Court, located at the heart of the Palace Quarter.", "Before their audience with the Sultana, the characters are directed towards Morgiana's office. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, a slave under the service of Vizier Rashid, will brief the characters on the proper etiquette for their meeting with Zanara.", - "To learn more about {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, see her entry in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Morgiana}.", + "To learn more about {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, see her entry in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Morgiana}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Morgiana", + "page": 63, "entries": [ "The Sultana is a busy woman, stuck dealing with emissaries, legal disputes, and various other matters of governance. As such, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} must first notify her of the characters' arrival so she can make time to attend them. It will take about fifteen to twenty minutes before the Sultana will be ready to meet them.", "While the characters wait, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} leads them to a spacious balcony in the Ruby Court, offering a spectacular view of the city. There, she serves them a tray of cheeses and sweet juices, while she prepares them for their meeting.", @@ -6787,6 +6921,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting the Sultana", + "page": 64, "entries": [ "As the characters step into the Sultana's court, read the following aloud:", { @@ -6803,7 +6938,7 @@ "name": "Sultana's Offer", "entries": [ "The expedition is nearly ready to leave Kunaten Keep and begin the final journey to the Great Pyramid. Unfortunately, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is crucial to the project. Zanara, however, has an ace up her sleeve.", - "The Sultana commands a rare vessel known as The Skylark, a ship capable of sailing the skies. Having recently returned from a voyage to Kunaten Keep, the ship is currently grounded for much-needed repairs and wasn't expected to fly again for some time. However, if Professor {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} were to be rescued, Zanara could clear the vessel for flight, allowing the professor to make it to the expedition in time. For additional details regarding this flying ship, refer to {@adventure The Skylark|SoD|3|Travel to Kunaten Keep}", + "The Sultana commands a rare vessel known as The Skylark, a ship capable of sailing the skies. Having recently returned from a voyage to Kunaten Keep, the ship is currently grounded for much-needed repairs and wasn't expected to fly again for some time. However, if Professor {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} were to be rescued, Zanara could clear the vessel for flight, allowing the professor to make it to the expedition in time. For additional details regarding this flying ship, refer to {@adventure The Skylark|SandsOfDoom|3|Travel to Kunaten Keep}", "Zanara holds {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in high regard, and after hearing her praise of the characters and their abilities, she is eager to offer them a job: to rescue the missing professor. In return, the Sultana would be willing to grant them a place aboard The Skylark alongside {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}.", { "type": "entries", @@ -6813,7 +6948,7 @@ ] }, "As an additional reward, each character will have the opportunity to make a personal petition to the Sultana. They may ask for any favor they desire, and if it is within her power, the Sultana will grant their request. If preferred, a character can forgo the petition and receive up to 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} instead. For more details on what the Sultana can offer, see 'Petitioning the Sultana'.", - "If the characters accept, the Sultana calls upon Morgiana\u2014 who had been quietly listening by the door\u2014to prepare a contract and some gold for the characters. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} nods and departs. She will meet the characters outside after they have finished their conversation with both the Sultana and the Vizier\u2014see {@adventure Concluding the Summons|SoD|3|Concluding the Summons}.", + "If the characters accept, the Sultana calls upon Morgiana\u2014 who had been quietly listening by the door\u2014to prepare a contract and some gold for the characters. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} nods and departs. She will meet the characters outside after they have finished their conversation with both the Sultana and the Vizier\u2014see {@adventure Concluding the Summons|SandsOfDoom|3|Concluding the Summons}.", "The characters are not required to accept the contract right away. If they wish to deliberate, they can return and accept it at any point when they are ready." ] }, @@ -6829,13 +6964,14 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Divining Rumbold", + "page": 65, "entries": [ "Vizier Rashid has the power to cast the {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which he is planning to use in order to locate {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}. After the meeting with the Sultana concludes, and assuming the characters agree to investigate Rumbold's abduction, Rashid will ask to escort them to his personal laboratory so they can witness the scrying. The laboratory doubles as Rashid's personal office and is located a few hallways away.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Vizier's Laboratory", "entries": [ - "The room is a chaotic mess of scattered papers covered in arcane scribblings, crystal vials filled with liquids of varying colors, bubbling alembics emitting strange smells, and bookshelves crammed with volumes on local history, magical treatises, and philosophy. Rashid's cat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Fiendish Familiar|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}'), lounges lazily atop one of the tables." + "The room is a chaotic mess of scattered papers covered in arcane scribblings, crystal vials filled with liquids of varying colors, bubbling alembics emitting strange smells, and bookshelves crammed with volumes on local history, magical treatises, and philosophy. Rashid's cat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Fiendish Familiar|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}'), lounges lazily atop one of the tables." ] }, { @@ -6928,6 +7064,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Concluding the Summons", + "page": 66, "entries": [ "As the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} intercepts them with their contracts in hand. The contracts are standard, non-magical, and easy to understand; in simple terms, they officially outline the offer made by the Sultana.", { @@ -6957,6 +7094,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "page": 66, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -7003,6 +7141,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Guild Layout", + "page": 66, "entries": [ "The Guild has several administrative buildings scattered throughout the city. This guild hall is located in the Palace Quarter, east of the Ruby Court.", "This guild hall also functions as a cantina, open only to guild members. Here, adventurers can drink, socialize, consult with other members, browse available contracts, gather information, and receive payment for completed work. It's almost always busy, filled with adventurers of all walks of life\u2014some friendly, others less so\u2014and it's a great place to swap wild stories and hear intriguing rumors.", @@ -7111,6 +7250,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Notable Guild Members", + "page": 67, "entries": [ "The characters will find themselves returning to the Adventurer's Guild multiple times during {@i Sands of Doom}. Aside from familiar faces like {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} and any other adventurers they meet along the way, they'll frequently encounter the following group of NPCs, who are always present within the Guild.", { @@ -7193,7 +7333,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Equipment", "entries": [ - "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his Grimfire Pistol with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute. For additional details about Grimfire weapons, refer to {@adventure Grimfire Pistol|SoD|2|Dwarves}" + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his Grimfire Pistol with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute. For additional details about Grimfire weapons, refer to {@adventure Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|2|Dwarves}" ] }, { @@ -7219,11 +7359,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Searching for Clues", + "page": 68, "entries": [ "In this part of the chapter, the characters must explore Al'Kirat and its surrounding regions in search of information regarding the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. Their main objective is to locate the cult's headquarters, where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is most likely being held. To do this, they will need to consult Dalira Ter'Mehra at the Adventurer's Guild and follow up on the leads she has compiled.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 68, "entries": [ "As the characters enter the Adventurer's Guild, they quickly spot {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} among the crowd. She's been busy gathering information on the cult but is happy to take a moment in order to give them a quick tour of the Guild Hall and introduce them to Dalira at her office.", "By this point, Dalira has likely heard of the party's success in dealing with both the skeletons and the cultists. Pleased by their competence and desperate for help, as most adventurers have already departed for Kunaten Keep, she welcomes them into the investigation. She invites them to sit in her office, gives a brief overview of how the Guild operates, and answers any questions they may have regarding doing adventuring work in Al'Kirat.", @@ -7240,26 +7382,26 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Snake Infestation", "entries": [ - "A snake infestation has plagued the Slums for the past two weeks. It's not much to go on, but since the cultists claim to hear the hissing whispers of a snake in their dreams, this lead is as good as any. Many locals are blaming the infestation on a kenku who allegedly owns plants known to attract snakes. The kenku himself has recently posted a contract, hiring adventurers to retrieve more of these rare plants for him. See {@adventure Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot}." + "A snake infestation has plagued the Slums for the past two weeks. It's not much to go on, but since the cultists claim to hear the hissing whispers of a snake in their dreams, this lead is as good as any. Many locals are blaming the infestation on a kenku who allegedly owns plants known to attract snakes. The kenku himself has recently posted a contract, hiring adventurers to retrieve more of these rare plants for him. See {@adventure Search for the Hissroot|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Second Cultist Attack", "entries": [ - "Scouts have reported another attack near the Dustwind Buttes. This time, the victims were a small group of orcs. Since the attack, the orcs have chosen to camp in the hills a few miles south of the city. Based on the location, it's likely the attackers were cultists. It would be wise to speak with the orcs and find out what they know. See {@adventure Glowing Amber|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber}." + "Scouts have reported another attack near the Dustwind Buttes. This time, the victims were a small group of orcs. Since the attack, the orcs have chosen to camp in the hills a few miles south of the city. Based on the location, it's likely the attackers were cultists. It would be wise to speak with the orcs and find out what they know. See {@adventure Glowing Amber|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber}." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Rumbold's Missing Imp", "entries": [ - "Word has it that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} acquired an Imp assistant from the Church of Asmodeus. Curiously, the Imp vanished just before the professor was due to depart for the caravan. These suspicious circumstances merit further investigation. The Temple of the Five Pointed Star is likely to have additional information. See {@adventure The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}." + "Word has it that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} acquired an Imp assistant from the Church of Asmodeus. Curiously, the Imp vanished just before the professor was due to depart for the caravan. These suspicious circumstances merit further investigation. The Temple of the Five Pointed Star is likely to have additional information. See {@adventure The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}." ] } ] }, - "The characters can follow on only two of the three leads, as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will handle the third. After the characters decide on their first lead, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will randomly select either {@adventure Snake Infestation|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} or {@adventure Second Cultist Attack|SoD|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber} to investigate on her own. If the characters choose one of those two, she will follow the other. Kallista's involvement is limited because she is also preparing to meet with the Sultana to address the caravan attack, a task she expects to undertake shortly." + "The characters can follow on only two of the three leads, as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will handle the third. After the characters decide on their first lead, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will randomly select either {@adventure Snake Infestation|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} or {@adventure Second Cultist Attack|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber} to investigate on her own. If the characters choose one of those two, she will follow the other. Kallista's involvement is limited because she is also preparing to meet with the Sultana to address the caravan attack, a task she expects to undertake shortly." ] } ] @@ -7267,6 +7409,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Wrapping-up the Leads", + "page": 68, "entries": [ "After the characters have pursued two of the three leads, they can return to the Adventurer's Guild to regroup with Dalira and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In their meeting, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} will brief the characters on the results of her investigation. Since she worked alone, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} was unable to achieve as much as the party might have if they'd investigated her lead.", "You can use the information presented below as a guide for what {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} reports from her findings.", @@ -7303,6 +7446,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 69, "entries": [ "If you're using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 3rd level after they have explored two of the three leads and are ready to journey to the Dustwind Buttes to face the Cult of the Coiled Whisper." ] @@ -7310,6 +7454,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Special Event: Meeting Malicia", + "page": 69, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -7327,7 +7472,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "The characters will have two opportunities to meet {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} during this part of the chapter, an important NPC in Sands of Doom. In both events, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is in her humanoid form and will attempt to keep her draconic identity a secret. Her full description is detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", + "The characters will have two opportunities to meet {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} during this part of the chapter, an important NPC in Sands of Doom. In both events, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is in her humanoid form and will attempt to keep her draconic identity a secret. Her full description is detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}.", "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has been researching the corruption innate to the Wasteland and suspects\u2014incorrectly\u2014that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} or one of her siblings, ancient enemies of the Aru, are to blame. Now, with news of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper reaching her ears, she has come to Al'Kirat in pursuit of leads that might take her closer to the lair of one of these ancient demigods.", "Both {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the characters are destined to find the Temple of Aku'Tal, though they will take separate paths to do so. If she discovers that the characters are also pursuing the cult, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} chooses to remain silent regarding her own intentions, preferring not to tip her claw just yet.", { @@ -7344,7 +7489,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Second Meeting", "entries": [ - "This event occurs once the characters have completed their investigation and are prepared to begin {@adventure Part 3|SoD|3|Part 3: Rescue} of this chapter. As they leave the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} amongst the caravaneers and merchants gathered just beyond the walls.", + "This event occurs once the characters have completed their investigation and are prepared to begin {@adventure Part 3|SandsOfDoom|3|Part 3: Rescue} of this chapter. As they leave the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} amongst the caravaneers and merchants gathered just beyond the walls.", "Seeing the party fully geared for travel, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches and casually inquires about their destination. Noting they are bound for the Wasteland, she offers to repay them for helping her at their first meeting with insights into the Will of the Sands. You may give the characters as much or as little detail about the Will as you like. She then gifts them a vial of blood, explaining it can be used to distract any undead they might face in the dunes.", "\"{@i Something roams out there, something dark and twisted. A force incomplete, corrupted, and hungry. It commands the undead and hungers for blood. Should you find yourselves surrounded by its horde, throw this vial\u2014unopened\u2014as far as you can. Watch as they flock to it, desperate to shatter it and soak the sands in its contents. Do so if you need it, it may very well save your lives. Now, I consider your generosity dutifully repaid.}\"", "After sharing as much as she deems appropriate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} turns and walks away in the direction of the Wasteland." @@ -7359,6 +7504,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lead One: Search for the Hissroot", + "page": 70, "entries": [ "Snakes have become an increasingly common sight in the Slums, with reports of snake attacks rising steadily. Characters wandering through the district won't need long to hear about the issue from concerned locals or to catch glimpses of serpents winding through the shadowy, cramped alleyways. This infestation started two weeks ago and has only escalated since then. Any local character with ties to the Slums would already know about the snake problem.", "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper has been collecting snakes for their dark rituals, luring them with a rare mushroom called Hissroot. When squeezed, the mushroom releases potent spores that act as irresistible pheromones for snakes. Many of these mushrooms were stolen from Ribbit, a {@creature Kenku|XMM} that sells pets in the Slums. The cult's reckless mishandling of the Hissroot has caused the spores to scatter across the district, inadvertently attracting snakes into the area.", @@ -7390,6 +7536,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 70, "entries": [ "Just two days ago, Ribbit posted a contract at the Adventurer's Guild, requesting assistance in collecting more of the Hissroot. The contract reads as follows:", { @@ -7417,6 +7564,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ribbit's Pet Shop", + "page": 70, "entries": [ "The shop is tucked away off the main streets deep within the Slums, in a small neighborhood near the wall of the city that is populated almost exclusively by kenku.", { @@ -7473,6 +7621,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "page": 71, "entries": [ "To reach the Deadrock Buttes, the characters have to leave Al'Kirat through the Sapphire Gate north of the city, which allows them to traverse the badlands from the western side of the Riohnar River. It then takes them {@b two hours} traversing the trail north following the river before reaching the craggy edge of the Deadrock Buttes. Other than the occasional wild dog that skitters out of view, or eagle that flies overhead, not much transpires during the journey." ] @@ -7480,6 +7629,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the Hissroot", + "page": 71, "entries": [ "To find a source of Hissroot, the characters will need to scale sections of the buttes, leap between its ledges, and search the area for signs of snakes in the nearby caves.", "Have each character make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. If more than half succeed, they discover a source of Hissroot in 1 hour. If half or more fail, it will take them {@dice 1d4} hours to find one. If the group has an easy way to track snakes, all characters gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the check.", @@ -7520,6 +7670,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Windhowl", + "page": 71, "entries": [ "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared.", "Windhowl has seen many strange people visit the buttes over the past few weeks, gathering large quantities of Hissroot and capturing hundreds of snakes in the process. She has tried time and again to reason with them, warning of the damage they are causing to the delicate ecosystem, but her words have so far fallen on deaf ears. When she spots the characters emerging from the cave with the Hissroot, she naturally assumes they are doing the same and approaches to scold them.", @@ -7561,6 +7712,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Potions of Poison Resistance", + "page": 72, "entries": [ "Windhowl is deeply concerned about the cultists' use of so many snakes and worries that confronting them unprepared could be dangerous. As a seer among her people, she is well-practiced in creating potions and salves, particularly those that counter the hazards of nature.", "Windhowl can brew {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|XDMG|Potions of Poison Resistance}, but the process requires a rare component that must be gathered from the husks of evil spirits. With a special ritual, she can provoke these malevolent entities, forcing them to manifest in physical forms that resemble plant-like creatures. Defeating them not only purges the spirits, healing the land, but also provides Windhowl with the components she needs for her potions.", @@ -7645,6 +7797,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Returning to Ribbit", + "page": 73, "entries": [ "Ribbit rewards the characters with 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for the Hissroot, along with 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for each additional Hissroot they deliver, up to a total of 30 extra {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Additionally, Ribbit offers the characters a {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Venomous Snake|XMM}] as a pet. The snake is named 'Ooh' for its habit of slithering down people's backs and giving them chills. It is friendly and only bites if it feels threatened.", { @@ -7663,6 +7816,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lead Two: Glowing Amber", + "page": 73, "entries": [ "A small group of orcs was recently attacked by undead near the Dustwind Buttes and have since established a small camp south of Al'Kirat to mend their wounds. Although they know this is Kirati territory, the orcs have made no effort to communicate with them, and in fact have grown somewhat aggressive. Scouts report that the orcs are stopping travelers, searching their belongings, and threatening those who resist. There are no casualties so far, only a few injuries. Al'Kirat is hesitant to engage the orcs, wary of provoking O'grila in this delicate time, and had hoped they would eventually move on. However, they have shown no signs of leaving.", "The orcs were on a pilgrimage to find an object of flawless beauty, intended as a tribute to the feathered serpent the orcs revere. If accepted, the offering would grant them entry into Ouro, the paradise they believe exists atop the highest plateau of O'grila, where they would be reborn as dinosaurs. On their journey, they discovered a magnificent, foot-long jewel made of pure amber. However, while returning home, they were ambushed by undead during the night. Though they managed to protect the jewel, their cherished triceratops was infected with mummy rot after being touched by a mummy during the confrontation. Now camped and weakened, the orcs cannot leave until they cure their triceratops, who not only carries their supplies but is also a beloved member of their group.", @@ -7693,6 +7847,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 73, "entries": [ "Dalira says the following regarding this lead:", { @@ -7721,6 +7876,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Grand Bazaar", + "page": 73, "entries": [ "Gurtr (LN Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) is not difficult to find, thanks to his obnoxiously loud voice and pushy sales tactics. He has already been warned twice today by the guards for harassing customers and getting into fights with the other merchants. By the time the characters enter the Bazaar and begin searching for him, he is literally in the process of being kicked out for failing to comply for a third time. The characters notice him being dragged away by a few guards as his stall is dismantled.", "After Gurtr is 'escorted' out of the building, the characters can approach him to do business. His stall is a simple wheelbarrow adorned with signs advertising his products, which he can freely move around. In a hurry to make up for lost time, Gurtr is willing to trade as long as the characters don't slow him down while he pushes his wheelbarrow through the city.", @@ -7728,7 +7884,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Trading with Gurtr", "entries": [ - "Gurtr is well-versed in orc culture and offers to share his knowledge for a single {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}. You can provide the characters any relevant information found under '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs}', '{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}', or '{@adventure Ogrila|SoD|6|O'grila (Oasis)}'. He will emphasize that orcs respect Strength above all else. For orcs, he says, vinegar is far sweeter than honey.", + "Gurtr is well-versed in orc culture and offers to share his knowledge for a single {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}. You can provide the characters any relevant information found under '{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom|2|Orcs}', '{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom|6|Orcs}', or '{@adventure Ogrila|SandsOfDoom|6|O'grila (Oasis)}'. He will emphasize that orcs respect Strength above all else. For orcs, he says, vinegar is far sweeter than honey.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Purchasing a Tribute", @@ -7760,6 +7916,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Journey to the Orcs", + "page": 74, "entries": [ "The characters must leave the city through the Ruby Gate and travel {@b two hours} south to reach the cliffs where the orcs have been spotted. The characters can easily ask passing travelers for guidance, as many have been harassed by the orcs and know their whereabouts.", "The journey is calm, with no encounters along the way." @@ -7768,6 +7925,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Orc Encampment", + "page": 74, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -7829,7 +7987,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Eye of Ouro", "entries": [ - "The orcs have named the large amber jewel they discovered, the 'Eye of Ouro.' It is found on the largest hut (see {@adventure Meeting Ahuatzi|SoD|3|Meeting Ahuatzi}) and is worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + "The orcs have named the large amber jewel they discovered, the 'Eye of Ouro.' It is found on the largest hut (see {@adventure Meeting Ahuatzi|SandsOfDoom|3|Meeting Ahuatzi}) and is worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." ] } ] @@ -7839,6 +7997,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Ahuatzi", + "page": 75, "entries": [ "Ahuatzi, the son of a lesser chieftain in O'grila, leads the group of orcs. The triceratops and him languish within the largest tent of the camp.", "The once-proud orc, now ravaged by the cursed rot, looks up as the characters enter his hut. His voice is frail, his eyes clouded with an unnatural black hue, his fingernails have fallen away, and clumps of his decayed hair litter the ground. He sits on a throne of bones, flanked by his ailing triceratops whose affliction is far more advanced than his. The great beast lies on a bed of its own feathers, all of which have fallen from its body. Its skin, now gray and cracked, looks ready to disintegrate at any moment into ash.", @@ -7866,6 +8025,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Curing the Triceratops", + "page": 75, "entries": [ "The orcs recognize the affliction as mummy rot, a curse brought on by the mummies of the Wasteland. Left untreated, the victim will slowly decay, eventually turning to dust. The curse can typically only be lifted with potent magic.", "Ahuatzi is willing to offer anything, including the Eye of Ouro, if the characters can save Zuma the triceratops. As he still has time before the curse fully kills him, Ahuatzi is willing to accompany the characters to the city to seek a cure for his affliction, but only after Zuma is no longer suffering\u2014 be it alive or dead.", @@ -7876,7 +8036,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Unable to Help", "entries": [ - "If the characters are unable to save the triceratops, she perishes soon after, and the orcs are devastated. That night, they prepare a ceremony in her honor. If the characters showed genuine effort in trying to help, the orcs will invite them to the ceremony. See {@adventure Night of Ceremony|SoD|3|Night of Ceremony} further ahead for more details." + "If the characters are unable to save the triceratops, she perishes soon after, and the orcs are devastated. That night, they prepare a ceremony in her honor. If the characters showed genuine effort in trying to help, the orcs will invite them to the ceremony. See {@adventure Night of Ceremony|SandsOfDoom|3|Night of Ceremony} further ahead for more details." ] } ] @@ -7885,14 +8045,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Scroll of Remove Curse", "entries": [ - "If the characters already completed '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground},' they are likely to have acquired a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}, which can be used to cure either the orog or the triceratops of mummy rot. However, beyond this option, it is unlikely the party will have access to magic capable of curing it and unless they act quickly, there may not be enough time to return to the city for a remedy, as the triceratops may die before they make it back. If they can reach her in time, however, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is willing to offer such a scroll for free." + "If the characters already completed '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground},' they are likely to have acquired a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}, which can be used to cure either the orog or the triceratops of mummy rot. However, beyond this option, it is unlikely the party will have access to magic capable of curing it and unless they act quickly, there may not be enough time to return to the city for a remedy, as the triceratops may die before they make it back. If they can reach her in time, however, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is willing to offer such a scroll for free." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hagsbane", "entries": [ - "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check know that mummy rot can also be cured by ingesting a near-lethal dose of hagsbane, a toxic plant native to the region. Characters local to Kirat have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. This information can also be obtained by using the {@item Sending Stone|XDMG} to contact {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, who shares this knowledge. Additionally, if the characters have {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} with them (see '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SoD|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}'), he can reveal this as well." + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check know that mummy rot can also be cured by ingesting a near-lethal dose of hagsbane, a toxic plant native to the region. Characters local to Kirat have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on this check. This information can also be obtained by using the {@item Sending Stone|XDMG} to contact {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, who shares this knowledge. Additionally, if the characters have {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} with them (see '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}'), he can reveal this as well." ] }, { @@ -7934,6 +8094,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Curing Ahuatzi", + "page": 76, "entries": [ "Curing Ahuatzi of mummy rot is simpler than curing the triceratops, as there is enough time to transport him to Al'Kirat to obtain a cure.", "The characters can cure Ahuatzi's mummy rot by contacting either {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or Dalira, both of whom can arrange for a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. The Sultana will cover the cost, provided Ahuatzi assists in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}. However, Ahuatzi is forbidden from entering the city while suffering from the contagious disease, so the scroll must be brought to him outside the city gates." @@ -7942,6 +8103,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Using the Hagsbane", + "page": 76, "entries": [ "Hagsbane is a deadly poison, and when ingested, it burns through the creature's veins and organs, causing excruciating pain. Though extremely dangerous, it is known to 'burn' through most diseases and magical curses, effectively searing the body clean. Too small a dose results only in agonizing pain without curing the affliction, while too large a dose is likely to kill the creature outright.", "After the hagsbane is consumed, whoever determines the dosage must make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a success, the correct dosage was given; on a failure, too much was used.", @@ -7953,6 +8115,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Night of Ceremony", + "page": 76, "entries": [ "Orcs hold celebrations either to honor the dead or in anticipation of impending death. If Zuma dies, the orcs hold a ceremony in her honor. If the orcs agree to join the characters in their fight against the cultists, they hold a ceremony to prepare for the expected bloodshed. These ceremonies usually involve drinking, feasting, and contests of Strength, and\u2014when the mood calls\u2014the occasional orgy." ] @@ -7960,6 +8123,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", + "page": 76, "entries": [ "Ahuatzi is willing to lead the characters to the Dustwind Buttes and show them the location of the cultist encampment. If the characters saved Zuma, he does so out of gratitude. If Zuma is dead, Ahuatzi does so driven by a thirst for revenge.", { @@ -7969,7 +8133,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Resolving for the Worst", "entries": [ - "If, for whatever reason, the orcs end up dead or unwilling to work with the characters, consider letting the characters pursue {@adventure Lead One: Search for the Hissroot|SoD|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} as an alternative way to uncover the cultists' hideout." + "If, for whatever reason, the orcs end up dead or unwilling to work with the characters, consider letting the characters pursue {@adventure Lead One: Search for the Hissroot|SandsOfDoom|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} as an alternative way to uncover the cultists' hideout." ] } ] @@ -7981,6 +8145,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lead Three: The Devil's Playground", + "page": 77, "entries": [ "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, though highly knowledgeable and respected, is also absent-minded, easily distracted, and infamous for his long-winded lectures on tedious historical topics. His eccentric nature made it nearly impossible to find assistants willing to work for him. Months ago, he sought help from the Church of Asmodeus and acquired an Imp familiar. For the past few months, Grigori\u2014the Imp assigned to him\u2014has kept track of his notes, retrieved books for his research, and kept him company during his ceaseless monologues on the Anubian Empire. As fate would have it, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} mysteriously vanished just before {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} joined the caravan.", "A group of cultists were instructed through their dreams to abduct {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori}, but strangely, they were then ordered to allow the Imp to escape. Without question, they followed their instructions, and now {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} freely roams the city, spreading chaos. Last night, the whispers commanded them to recapture the Imp once more. Confused, but loyal, the cultists prepare for their task, trusting in the Grand Design.", @@ -8012,6 +8177,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 77, "entries": [ "Dalira explains that the Church of Asmodeus operates independently of Al'Kirat and is not bound by the laws of the city. However, the church's activities are restricted to a single building: the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Within the temple, they are permitted to do as they wish, such as summon devils, draft diabolical contracts, and proselytize.", "Dalira also notes that Imps are the only devils allowed to leave the temple's grounds, but only if they are bound by a contract to act as a familiar to a sponsor. These sponsors are typically guilds, adventuring groups, or large caravans; though in this case it is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, on behalf of the College of Anubian Studies. These contracts require the Imps to serve the sponsor's interests, and in return, the sponsor contributes a portion of their earnings or knowledge to the church.", @@ -8021,8 +8187,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "page": 77, "entries": [ - "The Temple of the Five-Pointed Star is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Central Medina}.", + "The Temple of the Five-Pointed Star is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Central Medina}.", "When the characters arrive at the Temple, they are approached by a beautiful {@creature Succubus|XMM} named Orola, whose revealing dress leaves little to the imagination. She is currently managing visitors and, after asking the reason for the character's visit, she is able to promptly guide them to Lucy's office.", { "type": "entries", @@ -8077,6 +8244,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Nomad's Rest", + "page": 78, "entries": [ "The Nomad's Rest is a unique tavern found in the Central Medina, not housed in a typical building but inside a sprawling tent, 120 feet wide and 80 feet long. The floor is adorned with richly colored rugs and pillows, and candles hang from strings tied to the ceiling. The air is thick with the hazy aroma of hookah smoke and burning incense.", "Tieflings and dwarves handle the dense smoke of the tavern with ease\u2014tieflings, thanks to their infernal ancestry, and dwarves from their experience handling grimfire\u2014but other patrons often struggle to keep from coughing.", @@ -8112,6 +8280,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Emberlings", + "page": 78, "entries": [ "The Emberlings are a notorious group of five thieving children who prowl the city pulling off swindles, tricks, and pickpocketing schemes to survive. The children are Ashen (F, 12, greedy), Ember (F, 10, shy), Blaze (M, 13, cocky), Cinder (F, 12, clever), and Spark (M, 10, insecure). All but Spark are tiefling orphans from the Beastwars that ravaged Kirat 10 years ago; Spark is the only human in the group, orphaned two years ago as a result of a rebel beastfolk attack.", "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has been indulging in what he calls 'wellearned time off,' stirring up chaos throughout the city and encouraging others to join in his mischief. He quickly took a liking to the Emberlings after witnessing their clever antics and joined their group; having since helped them 'upgrade' their schemes.", @@ -8149,14 +8318,14 @@ "name": "Illegal Contract", "entries": [ "Peddling Diabolical Contracts outside the Temple's grounds and binding a child's soul to one such bargain are both highly illegal acts in Al'Kirat.", - "For more details on how this Diabolical Contract might be undone, see {@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}." + "For more details on how this Diabolical Contract might be undone, see {@adventure Return to the Temple|SandsOfDoom|3|Return to the Temple}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Swindling the Characters", "entries": [ - "As the characters leave the Nomad's Rest, they attract the attention of the Emberlings, who have begun using Spark's newfound abilities to enhance their tricks and thefts (see {@adventure Children's Scheme|SoD|3|Children's Scheme} below)." + "As the characters leave the Nomad's Rest, they attract the attention of the Emberlings, who have begun using Spark's newfound abilities to enhance their tricks and thefts (see {@adventure Children's Scheme|SandsOfDoom|3|Children's Scheme} below)." ] } ] @@ -8164,6 +8333,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Children's Scheme", + "page": 79, "entries": [ "The children have come up with several intricate moneymaking schemes\u2014believing that the more complicated the plan, the more fun it is. Now with the imp's guidance, these plans are not only fun, but also effective.", { @@ -8219,7 +8389,7 @@ "entries": [ "The outcome of the scheme\u2014whether it succeeds or fails\u2014 doesn't matter. Maybe one character is completely robbed, or perhaps the party figures out early that {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is sitting invisibly on Ember's shoulder and captures him right then and there. Either outcome is fine.", "No matter how the characters respond to the robbery\u2014 whether they choose to pursue the thieves or continue searching for the imp\u2014you can choose to simply fast forward {@dice 1d4} hours and properly transition them into the next scene.", - "Ideally, the characters won't capture both {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and Spark at the same time, but even if they do, simply move on to the '{@adventure Return to the Temple|SoD|3|Return to the Temple}' section before continuing with {@adventure Devil Who Cried Wolf|SoD|3|Devil Who Cried Wolf} and the rest of the plot." + "Ideally, the characters won't capture both {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and Spark at the same time, but even if they do, simply move on to the '{@adventure Return to the Temple|SandsOfDoom|3|Return to the Temple}' section before continuing with {@adventure Devil Who Cried Wolf|SandsOfDoom|3|Devil Who Cried Wolf} and the rest of the plot." ] } ] @@ -8227,6 +8397,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Devil Who Cried Wolf", + "page": 80, "entries": [ "At a moment of your choice\u2014at least an hour or two after the children have carried out their scheme on the party\u2014the characters stumble upon one of the Emberlings, sobbing and pleading for help. The child can be any of the Emberlings you choose.", "The child sobs, pleading that the rest of their friends have been kidnapped, yet no one in the crowd pays them any attention. By now, the locals recognize the child as a notorious swindler and thief, brushing off their pleas as just another scam. Whenever an outsider approaches to offer aid, others step in, warning them that this is a common tactic used by the child to swindle people and to not believe a word.", @@ -8257,7 +8428,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Where to?", "entries": [ - "The child followed the kidnappers to a ship docked near the fish markets on the Central Medina (see {@adventure Fish Market|SoD|1|Central Medina}). The child can easily lead the characters to the dock if they're willing to follow. When they arrive, however, they notice the vessel has recently set sail to fish on the river and can be seen far off in the distance (see {@adventure The Coiled Line|SoD|3|The Coiled Line})." + "The child followed the kidnappers to a ship docked near the fish markets on the Central Medina (see {@adventure Fish Market|SandsOfDoom|1|Central Medina}). The child can easily lead the characters to the dock if they're willing to follow. When they arrive, however, they notice the vessel has recently set sail to fish on the river and can be seen far off in the distance (see {@adventure The Coiled Line|SandsOfDoom|3|The Coiled Line})." ] } ] @@ -8274,6 +8445,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Coiled Line", + "page": 81, "entries": [ "The Coiled Line is a fishing vessel that moors at the fishing docks in the Central Medina. Like other fishing boats permitted to operate outside the Harbor Quarter, the Coiled Line can fish the river but is barred from leaving the city\u2014a measure to prevent smuggling. The Cult uses the ship to discreetly store supplies for their operations, which are periodically collected by lizardfolk who swim to the vessel or by harpies that descend to retrieve them.", "The Coiled Line currently 'fishes' in the middle of the Riohnar River, between the Central Medina and the Harbor Quarter. It drifts slowly downstream with no plans to dock until the next morning. To board the ship, the characters will have to be resourceful.", @@ -8365,7 +8537,7 @@ "Inside the chest, the characters will also discover a {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} and a serpent slayer sword named {@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, - "{@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of either a {@item Greatsword|XPHB}, {@item Longsword|XPHB}, or {@item Shortsword|XPHB} (your choice). Its form is that which best suits the character most likely to wield it, as though fate destined for them to find it. This weapon functions like a {@item Dragon Slayer|XDMG}, but instead of dragons, it deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage to snakes and serpents. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} left this weapon to aid the characters in defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, a weakened demigod she intends for them to face by the end of the chapter. For this weapon's purposes, snake-like creatures\u2014including hydras, nagas, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (the villain of {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), and all offspring of Sera'Aku (explained in {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} later in this chapter)\u2014are all treated as serpents." + "{@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom} takes the form of either a {@item Greatsword|XPHB}, {@item Longsword|XPHB}, or {@item Shortsword|XPHB} (your choice). Its form is that which best suits the character most likely to wield it, as though fate destined for them to find it. This weapon functions like a {@item Dragon Slayer|XDMG}, but instead of dragons, it deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage to snakes and serpents. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} left this weapon to aid the characters in defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}, a weakened demigod she intends for them to face by the end of the chapter. For this weapon's purposes, snake-like creatures\u2014including hydras, nagas, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (the villain of {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}), and all offspring of Sera'Aku (explained in {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} later in this chapter)\u2014are all treated as serpents." ] }, { @@ -8424,6 +8596,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Return to the Temple", + "page": 82, "entries": [ "Spark is willing to accompany the characters back to Lucy at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. However, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} is less than cooperative and must be dealt with\u2014either bribed with at least 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, intimidated with a {@dc 15} check, or forcibly compelled using the {@i scroll of Imp binding}. Upon returning to the temple, Lucy delivers a stern reprimand to the Imp before turning her attention to the far more urgent matter: the Diabolical Contract made with a child.", { @@ -8467,12 +8640,14 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 3: Rescue", + "page": 83, "entries": [ "By this point, the characters should have the means of locating the Temple of Aku'Tal. All that remains is for them to finalize their preparations, upgrade their equipment, gather supplies, and set out to face their destiny.", "Should the characters request further assistance from the Sultana, she can grant each one a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG}. Additionally, she gifts them a magnificent {@creature Camel|XMM} named Gizmo, who, for reasons no one can explain, has an irrational dislike for one of the player characters (selected at random). Vizier Rashid presents the party with a single {@spell Fireball|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Fireball}, cautioning them to 'use it wisely.'", { "type": "section", "name": "To the Wasteland", + "page": 83, "entries": [ "Whoever is helping the characters on their journey\u2014whether {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} or Ahuatzi\u2014they will be waiting for them near the Wasteland, a few miles east of Al'Kirat.", { @@ -8496,6 +8671,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Points to Fated Path", + "page": 83, "entries": [ "The characters earn points in a Path of Fate depending on which NPC they bring with them on their journey to the temple. The points are awarded as follows:", { @@ -8537,6 +8713,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Entering the Wasteland", + "page": 83, "entries": [ "The trek from Al'Kirat to the Wasteland takes {@b two hours} on foot. The boundary into the Wasteland is not only visually striking but also emotionally unsettling. When the characters arrive at the Wasteland, read the following aloud:", { @@ -8636,6 +8813,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Temple of Aku'Tal", + "page": 84, "entries": [ { "type": "gallery", @@ -8669,6 +8847,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Coiled Massacre", + "page": 84, "entries": [ "When the characters reach the site, they will soon come across the remnants of a battle, near the Temple of Aku'Tal. When ready, read the following aloud:", { @@ -8725,6 +8904,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", + "page": 85, "entries": [ "The temple's primary entrance is hidden in plain sight in the form of a stone well, situated at the heart of the destroyed encampment. A rope tied at the top descends 30 feet into the Darkness. Anyone who climbs down the well will arrive in area 1 of the temple. Much of the Hissroot collected by the cultists has been thrown down into the well, and those who peer inside can smell the sweet mushroom and hear the unsettling hiss of serpents down below." ] @@ -8732,6 +8912,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "General Features of the Temple", + "page": 85, "entries": [ "The underground Temple of Aku'Tal possesses the following features:", { @@ -8783,7 +8964,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Sealed Doors", "entries": [ - "Throughout the Temple of Aku'Tal, there are several sealed doors. These doors can be opened by performing specific actions, as outlined in the 'Opening the Sealed Door' section for each location that contains one such door. In addition to those methods, any sealed door can also be unlocked by touching it with Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}. For more information on Rashan, the previous High Priest of the temple, refer to {@adventure Rashan's Sarcophagus|SoD|3|5. Rashan's Sarcophagus} in area 5." + "Throughout the Temple of Aku'Tal, there are several sealed doors. These doors can be opened by performing specific actions, as outlined in the 'Opening the Sealed Door' section for each location that contains one such door. In addition to those methods, any sealed door can also be unlocked by touching it with Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG}. For more information on Rashan, the previous High Priest of the temple, refer to {@adventure Rashan's Sarcophagus|SandsOfDoom|3|5. Rashan's Sarcophagus} in area 5." ] } ] @@ -8793,7 +8974,7 @@ "name": "Snake Tunnels", "entries": [ "Characters who can transform into Tiny-sized creatures, such as a druid taking the form of a snake, can access the smaller tunnels bored into the walls. These tunnels connect to all parts of the temple and offer alternative routes for entering the temple, exiting it, or moving between rooms without relying on the main doors or corridors. However, these passages are not straightforward to navigate and often lead in unexpected directions, making it easy for creatures to become lost and end up somewhere unintended.", - "A Tiny-sized creature that enters one of these narrow snake tunnels must roll a {@dice d12} to determine where they end up. On a roll of 1 to 8, the creature arrives at the location within the temple that matches their roll. For example, rolling a 2 places them into area 2 {@adventure Sacrificial Chamber|SoD|3|2. Sacrificial Chamber}. A roll of 9 to 11 sees them lost in a tangle of narrow tunnels and forced to backtrack through several waterlogged sections, only to emerge from a different canal back where they began. On a roll of 12, they enter a larger chamber and come face to face with Tal'Ssarith, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM} that blocks their path. The snake attacks intruders, preferring to target NPCs, pets, or familiars. Those who escape Tal'Ssarith arrive in area 6." + "A Tiny-sized creature that enters one of these narrow snake tunnels must roll a {@dice d12} to determine where they end up. On a roll of 1 to 8, the creature arrives at the location within the temple that matches their roll. For example, rolling a 2 places them into area 2 {@adventure Sacrificial Chamber|SandsOfDoom|3|2. Sacrificial Chamber}. A roll of 9 to 11 sees them lost in a tangle of narrow tunnels and forced to backtrack through several waterlogged sections, only to emerge from a different canal back where they began. On a roll of 12, they enter a larger chamber and come face to face with Tal'Ssarith, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|XMM} that blocks their path. The snake attacks intruders, preferring to target NPCs, pets, or familiars. Those who escape Tal'Ssarith arrive in area 6." ] } ] @@ -8801,6 +8982,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "1. Coiled Entrance", + "page": 86, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -8841,6 +9023,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "2. Sacrificial Chamber", + "page": 86, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -8926,6 +9109,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "3. Confession Chamber", + "page": 87, "entries": [ "When the characters step into this room, read the following aloud:", { @@ -9049,7 +9233,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sarcophagus 3a", "entries": [ - "Three spell scrolls: {@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Enhance Ability}, {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration}, and {@spell Sending|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Sending}. All three scrolls are written in the Anubian language, which the characters are likely unable to read at this time. Note that characters gain the ability to read Anubian after attuning to their first {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, which is likely to happen during Chapter 4.", + "Three spell scrolls: {@spell Enhance Ability|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Enhance Ability}, {@spell Lesser Restoration|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration}, and {@spell Sending|XPHB|Spell Scroll of Sending}. All three scrolls are written in the Anubian language, which the characters are likely unable to read at this time. Note that characters gain the ability to read Anubian after attuning to their first {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, which is likely to happen during Chapter 4.", "If they show the scrolls to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, he can explain what the spells do and can cast them on their behalf." ] }, @@ -9074,6 +9258,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "4. Master's Antechamber", + "page": 89, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -9106,9 +9291,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "5. Rashan's Sarcophagus", + "page": 89, "entries": [ - "This is the final resting place of High Priest Rashan, though his claim to the title was far from legitimate\u2014as far as Anubian standards are concerned. Rashan was never appointed by an Aru, nor did he receive a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} by one as a symbol of his authority. Instead, he murdered a true High Priest in Aku'Tal's name and stole their relic for himself. From the shadows, he used it to ignite chaos and unrest across the Empire, as befits a follower of the Great Serpents.", - "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, stolen by Rashan in life and entombed with him in death, has now been stolen in kind by Drazul\u2014 who currently uses it to power the ritual to summon {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", + "This is the final resting place of High Priest Rashan, though his claim to the title was far from legitimate\u2014as far as Anubian standards are concerned. Rashan was never appointed by an Aru, nor did he receive a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} by one as a symbol of his authority. Instead, he murdered a true High Priest in Aku'Tal's name and stole their relic for himself. From the shadows, he used it to ignite chaos and unrest across the Empire, as befits a follower of the Great Serpents.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, stolen by Rashan in life and entombed with him in death, has now been stolen in kind by Drazul\u2014 who currently uses it to power the ritual to summon {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -9153,6 +9339,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "6. Living Quarters", + "page": 90, "entries": [ "This network of small halls and chambers was used by the priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} as both living quarters and workstations. Here, they gathered to commune with one another, inscribe the wisdom of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} in hieroglyphics, and practice the occasional ritual sacrifice.", "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is here. The door to area 7, where the rest of the prisoners were taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, is locked. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for details on how to open it.", @@ -9161,7 +9348,7 @@ "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", "entries": [ "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner here, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", - "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", "The professor is delighted to see {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom|Grigori} and humorously assumes that the Imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", { "type": "entries", @@ -9207,7 +9394,7 @@ "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", "entries": [ "On the area marked '6a' on the map stands an 8-foot tall monument, shaped like a four-sided pillar. Its base is carved from black obsidian and the upper half from smooth white stone. Its surface is etched and painted with hieroglyphics depicting prayers to Sera'Aku and its descendants.", - "This is an Obelisk of Anubia. Characters can tribute chunks of amber to the obelisk in exchange for blessings (refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}').", + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia. Characters can tribute chunks of amber to the obelisk in exchange for blessings (refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}').", { "type": "entries", "name": "Special Activation", @@ -9222,7 +9409,7 @@ "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", "entries": [ "The door leading to area 7 is sealed by powerful divine magic and cannot be forced open or picked. It can only be opened if Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|XDMG} comes into contact with the door. If targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} or {@spell Knock|XPHB} spell, the spell fails unless the caster passes a {@dc 19} ability check using their spellcasting ability.", - "The door features a detailed mural depicting five serpents spiraling outward from a central orb, which radiates an eerie, dark glow. If a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or Rashan's staff of the adder comes near the door, the eyes of the serpents flare with a bright orange light, and a faint hissing sound can be heard emanating from their mouths as the door opens." + "The door features a detailed mural depicting five serpents spiraling outward from a central orb, which radiates an eerie, dark glow. If a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} or Rashan's staff of the adder comes near the door, the eyes of the serpents flare with a bright orange light, and a faint hissing sound can be heard emanating from their mouths as the door opens." ] } ] @@ -9230,6 +9417,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "7. Shrine of the Serpent", + "page": 91, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -9263,14 +9451,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Old Kingdom", "entries": [ - "The hieroglyphics detail everything mentioned under {@adventure The Gnolls: An Ancient Empire|SoD|1|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} in Chapter 1, with the exception of 'The Locusts' and 'The Great Cataclysm' sections." + "The hieroglyphics detail everything mentioned under {@adventure The Gnolls: An Ancient Empire|SandsOfDoom|1|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} in Chapter 1, with the exception of 'The Locusts' and 'The Great Cataclysm' sections." ] }, { "type": "item", - "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} & High Priests", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} & High Priests", "entries": [ - "The hieroglyphics provide the information found within the {@adventure Relics of Anubia|SoD|14|Relics of Anubia} section found on Appendix C. However, they only have specific details regarding the Emerland Hourglass." + "The hieroglyphics provide the information found within the {@adventure Relics of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|14|Relics of Anubia} section found on Appendix C. However, they only have specific details regarding the Emerland Hourglass." ] } ] @@ -9295,9 +9483,9 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}", "entries": [ - "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, lies atop the altar. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has siphoned its divine essence to fuel Aku'Tal's resurrection, rendering the relic powerless and dormant for the time being. See '{@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}' for details on how the party can restore its power." + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, lies atop the altar. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} has siphoned its divine essence to fuel Aku'Tal's resurrection, rendering the relic powerless and dormant for the time being. See '{@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}' for details on how the party can restore its power." ] } ] @@ -9416,6 +9604,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Rise of Aku'Tal", + "page": 93, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -9502,6 +9691,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "8. Black Depths", + "page": 94, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -9509,7 +9699,7 @@ "The square room is featureless, except for the green-flame torches that bathe it in an unnatural glow. At the center of the room, a large cylindrical hole plunges down, yawning into the dark, where the faint hissing of snakes echoes from within." ] }, - "Below the Temple of Aku'Tal is a vast labyrinth of twisting tunnels, filled with serpents, submerged chambers, empty caverns, and untold mysteries. Some of these tunnels link to underground rivers that flow beneath the Great Wasteland and beyond. The severed soul of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} roams in these depths, trapped and unable to escape due to the closing of the Duaat (see {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}).", + "Below the Temple of Aku'Tal is a vast labyrinth of twisting tunnels, filled with serpents, submerged chambers, empty caverns, and untold mysteries. Some of these tunnels link to underground rivers that flow beneath the Great Wasteland and beyond. The severed soul of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} roams in these depths, trapped and unable to escape due to the closing of the Duaat (see {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}).", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -9528,6 +9718,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Wrapping up the Temple", + "page": 94, "entries": [ "Regardless of the outcome, once the characters leave, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} will withdraw to the deepest and darkest recesses of the complex\u2014whether as an immortal spirit or in her weakened physical form\u2014and wait in eternal patience to gather a new host of servants to fulfill her ambitions.", "If her corporeal body is destroyed, all seals on the temple doors are broken and she is rendered unable to manifest in Area 3 to dispense any blessings or punishments.", @@ -9535,19 +9726,19 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Leaving the Temple", "entries": [ - "The characters can exit the temple either by venturing through area 8 (see {@adventure 8. Black Depths|SoD|3|8. Black Depths}) or by retracing their steps to area 1 and climbing the rope to the surface. If they choose to retrace their steps, however, they will once again have to contend with the swarming snakes that slither across the floor in area 1." + "The characters can exit the temple either by venturing through area 8 (see {@adventure 8. Black Depths|SandsOfDoom|3|8. Black Depths}) or by retracing their steps to area 1 and climbing the rope to the surface. If they choose to retrace their steps, however, they will once again have to contend with the swarming snakes that slither across the floor in area 1." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Malicia", "entries": [ - "Frustrated at arriving too late to prevent the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from being drained of its power, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} deems the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} useless in its current state. Further, after acknowledging the party's victory over {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, and concedes that they have earned the right to keep it\u2014as befits tradition.", + "Frustrated at arriving too late to prevent the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} from being drained of its power, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} deems the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} useless in its current state. Further, after acknowledging the party's victory over {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul}, and concedes that they have earned the right to keep it\u2014as befits tradition.", { "type": "entries", "name": "A Dragon's Bargain", "entries": [ - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters a trade. In exchange for details about who they serve, how they discovered the Temple of Aku'Tal, and whether they've been experiencing strange dreams, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers to educate them on Divine Relics\u2014including their history, their role in Anubian culture, and the extent of their power. Lastly, she offers them a way to restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} to its former glory (see {@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SoD|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}).", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers the characters a trade. In exchange for details about who they serve, how they discovered the Temple of Aku'Tal, and whether they've been experiencing strange dreams, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} offers to educate them on Divine Relics\u2014including their history, their role in Anubian culture, and the extent of their power. Lastly, she offers them a way to restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom} to its former glory (see {@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}).", "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} harbors an intense distrust of any being that refuses to show themselves openly, and she loathes the thought of being anyone's puppet. If the party shares details about the voice in their dreams, she strongly cautions them against trusting it and encourages them to rely on their own instincts above all else." ] } @@ -9569,11 +9760,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 95, "entries": [ "Chapter 3 comes to a close when the characters rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} and secure passage aboard the Skylark. With this airship, they will soar across the Great Wasteland toward Kunaten Keep. Chapter 4 will begin with their arrival at the Keep.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Restoring the Divine Relics", + "page": 95, "entries": [ "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, now drained of its power, can only be restored by infusing it with more divine energy. Divine essence can be obtained through various means, such as from the blood of a Celestial, from an Aru willingly sacrificing part of their essence, or by drawing the energy from another object infused with divine power. The latter option is the most accessible for the characters.", "Amber from Kirat is naturally infused with Heka. When the amber is shattered near the relic, its essence will transfer to the hourglass. To restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, the characters must harvest {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} worth of amber. Once it absorbs enough energy, the golden powder within will radiate with a brilliant glow, unlocking its full potential.", @@ -9591,6 +9784,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Petitioning the Sultana", + "page": 95, "entries": [ "As a reward for rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}, each character has earned the right to ask for one favor from the Sultana. For the purposes of this favor, the Sultana is willing to spend up to {@b 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} on behalf of each character. However, if her influence can be leveraged to provide a favor without the need to spend gold, the Sultana is willing to increase the value of her favor up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. For instance, if a character is enslaved with a debt of 800 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, the Sultana could use her connections to employ lawyers to find a legal loophole in the contract, potentially securing the character's freedom.", { @@ -9610,6 +9804,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Chapter Developments", + "page": 95, "entries": [ "As Chapter 3 comes to an end, the following events unfold.", { @@ -9671,6 +9866,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Travel to Kunaten Keep", + "page": 96, "entries": [ "The Skylark is scheduled to disembark towards Kunaten Keep in a few days. At that time, the characters are expected to travel into the Palace Marina (see Chapter 1) to board, which is usually reserved for military and diplomatic vessels. After presenting their permits, the characters are escorted through the compound and into the airship.", { @@ -9694,9 +9890,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Flying Across the Wasteland", "entries": [ - "The Skylark travels at 8 miles per hour. The journey to Kunaten Keep takes {@b 14 hours} and is calm and uneventful, offering spectacular views of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, {@adventure Blackstone Gorge|SoD|6|Blackstone Gorge}, and the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "The Skylark travels at 8 miles per hour. The journey to Kunaten Keep takes {@b 14 hours} and is calm and uneventful, offering spectacular views of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, {@adventure Blackstone Gorge|SandsOfDoom|6|Blackstone Gorge}, and the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|6|Southspire Mountains}.", "The vessel touches down a few hundred feet from Kunaten Keep, landing safely but with a loud, jarring shake as it makes contact with the dunes.", - "The Skylark makes a reappearance later in Chapter 5, crashed near {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + "The Skylark makes a reappearance later in Chapter 5, crashed near {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}." ] }, { @@ -9712,6 +9908,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 96, "entries": [ "The characters are expected to advance to 4th level by the time they return to Al'Kirat with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}." ] @@ -9723,6 +9920,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid", + "page": 97, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -9733,15 +9931,17 @@ }, "When the Anubians sought to annihilate the Darakni through an all-encompassing holy rapture, many plans were made to protect themselves from the ensuing destruction. The Great Pyramid, named Ankhara, was the greatest of such plans. Constructed in what was the holiest of lands within the Anubian Empire, the Pyramid was designed to house the royal family, the highest nobles from across the Empire, the most renowned craftsmen and scholars of their time, their favored servants, and a fraction of the grand Anubian army.", "Due to great uncertainty regarding what a post-rapture Anubia would look like, the Pyramid was built to house everything the Pharaoh would need to reclaim the land after the Great Awakening, hundreds of years in the future. Upon its completion, the Ankhara was blessed by several of the Aru, granting powerful, long-lasting divine magic to sustain those hibernating within. It was designed to be an impenetrable fortress, fit for a god\u2014precisely what the Anubians consider {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to be.", - "At the heart of the Great Awakening was the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that hung around the Pharaohs neck. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and those who slumbered beneath Ankhara were meant to awaken 1,500 years ago. At that moment, the Pharaoh would activate the Ankh's powers, sending waves of divine life throughout the kingdom. The other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, entombed and safeguarded with their High Priests in the cities of Anubia, would serve as beacons, drawing the life energy to them and spreading it further across the land. This power would bring life and renewal to all entombed, instantly granting them their rebirth in the new world. However, for reasons unknown, neither Ammu nor the rest of the Anubians awoke, and their plans to reclaim the land never came to fruition\u2014until now, as the seals buried deep within its foundations are on the verge of breaking due to the Kirati intrusion into this sacred sanctum.", + "At the heart of the Great Awakening was the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} that hung around the Pharaohs neck. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and those who slumbered beneath Ankhara were meant to awaken 1,500 years ago. At that moment, the Pharaoh would activate the Ankh's powers, sending waves of divine life throughout the kingdom. The other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, entombed and safeguarded with their High Priests in the cities of Anubia, would serve as beacons, drawing the life energy to them and spreading it further across the land. This power would bring life and renewal to all entombed, instantly granting them their rebirth in the new world. However, for reasons unknown, neither Ammu nor the rest of the Anubians awoke, and their plans to reclaim the land never came to fruition\u2014until now, as the seals buried deep within its foundations are on the verge of breaking due to the Kirati intrusion into this sacred sanctum.", { "type": "section", "name": "Running This Chapter", + "page": 97, "entries": [ "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid takes place in two locations: Kunaten Keep, a fortified Kirati settlement, and the Great Pyramid, a mysterious Anubian structure that is the focal point of the expedition. The characters travel to Kunaten Keep aboard The Skylark, a one-of-a-kind flying vessel that spares them the dangerous trek across the Wasteland, delivering them just in time to join the expedition.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 97, "entries": [ "The characters arrive at Kunaten Keep, where they register with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame to officially join the expedition. They spend just one day in the settlement before departing with the convoy to the Great Pyramid. At the Pyramid, they meet {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, who mentors them and joins their exploration of the grand structure. However, their first delve into the Pyramid takes a disastrous turn as the undead within awaken into full sentience. Thousands of newly conscious gnolls proceed to launch a coordinated assault, systematically slaughtering the delvers.", "As chaos ensues, the characters are presented with an opportunity to escape. If they manage it, they will be among the rare survivors of the expedition's destruction. Should they fail, they will be captured with the others and condemned to a grim future of torture and torment." @@ -9750,8 +9950,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 98, "entries": [ - "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid is intended for 4th-level characters. They are not expected to reach 5th level at the end of this chapter; instead, they should advance to 5th level at the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}.", + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid is intended for 4th-level characters. They are not expected to reach 5th level at the end of this chapter; instead, they should advance to 5th level at the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom|5}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Milestone", @@ -9781,6 +9982,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "page": 98, "entries": [ "Kunaten Keep is a fortified settlement nestled more than a hundred miles deep within the largest and most desolate dune in the known world. The tieflings built it as their first real attempt to tame the desert, and are currently using it as a staging ground to explore and uncover the ruins that lie scattered across the nearby Wasteland.", "Adventurers from distant lands are now converging on Kunaten Keep, a fortress built atop an Oasis in an otherwise desolate expanse. After a week-long journey across endless dunes, they find themselves in an overcrowded encampment outside the settlement's walls. All have come for the chance to be part of one of the greatest discoveries of their era.", @@ -9804,15 +10006,17 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Landing in Kunaten Keep", + "page": 98, "entries": [ "The characters reach Kunaten Keep by nightfall and are met by members of the Seekers immediately as they step off the vessel. The officials record their names, provide them with an overview of the town's main areas, assigns them a spot amongst the crowd of tents for them to camp, and finally direct them to find the Head Seeker's office (area 9) in the morning to complete their registration.", "After they sleep for the night, the characters will only have the following day to explore the settlement, as the caravan will set out for the Pyramid the following morning.", - "Beyond registering with the Seekers, there are no other obligations, and the characters can spend their time however they wish. You can refer to the {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} section for a list of special NPCs for the characters to meet and roleplay with during their stay." + "Beyond registering with the Seekers, there are no other obligations, and the characters can spend their time however they wish. You can refer to the {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town} section for a list of special NPCs for the characters to meet and roleplay with during their stay." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Caravans", + "page": 98, "entries": [ "The caravans are scheduled to leave on the second morning after the characters arrive, and they will not wait for anyone. Those left behind must either risk the dangerous journey on their own or wait for the caravan's return, which could take several days.", "The convoy operates without formal leadership or structure. It was loosely formed by adventurers, laborers, and scholars who recognized the benefits of traveling together for protection.", @@ -9824,7 +10028,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Traveling without the Caravan", "entries": [ - "If the characters choose to ignore the Seekers' advice and travel on their own, you can refer to the Wasteland Encounters tables in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Random Encounters} to populate their journey. Keep in mind that many of these encounters are meant for later parts of the story and may reference {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army, so you may need to adjust them accordingly. Also, note that these encounters are designed for characters between levels 5 and 8, making them particularly dangerous and likely to result in character deaths." + "If the characters choose to ignore the Seekers' advice and travel on their own, you can refer to the Wasteland Encounters tables in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Random Encounters} to populate their journey. Keep in mind that many of these encounters are meant for later parts of the story and may reference {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army, so you may need to adjust them accordingly. Also, note that these encounters are designed for characters between levels 5 and 8, making them particularly dangerous and likely to result in character deaths." ] } ] @@ -9834,6 +10038,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Locations in Town", + "page": 98, "entries": [ "Refer to the 'Kunaten Keep' map below. Kunaten Keep is spread across two desert bluffs, each with its own Oasis. One bluff houses the settlement, featuring a gently sloping path that spirals up to the summit. This area serves as the heart of the community, with homes and buildings nestled along the path, including the town's only tavern.", "The second bluff is less accessible, with no ramps or paths to reach it, save for a single stone bridge that connects the peaks of the two bluffs. Atop it stands the fortified keep of Kunaten, serving as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame.", @@ -9843,7 +10048,7 @@ "entries": [ "Since there isn't enough space in the settlement for the large immigration of laborers, soldiers, and adventurers that have recently arrived, the vast majority of them are camped outside of the walls. As a result, the area around Kunaten Keep is a veritable sea of tents that stretches for hundreds of feet in all directions. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy\u2014blacksmiths working their craft in the open air, adventurers sharing gossip and strategies, merchants bartering their wares to the crowd, and hundreds of camels being prepared and equipped for the long journey ahead.", "The characters are expected to pitch their own tents, choosing any spot they wish as long as it's outside the settlement. Campfires are scattered across the encampment, burning throughout the night to ward off the cold.", - "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} can be found here amidst the sea of tents (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} can be found here amidst the sea of tents (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Purchasing Supplies", @@ -9867,7 +10072,7 @@ "Kunaten Keep features a single street that winds up the hill to the top. At the base, a spring of clean, drinkable water supplies both the townspeople and the influx of newcomers.", "The sudden rise in population has overwhelmed the residents, who now work nonstop to meet the demand, with the streets crowded by workers carrying water from the spring down to the caravans.", "Guards try to keep merchants and bystanders from clogging the streets, but they have little success in deterring the children playing games from ending up in the way.", - "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town})." ] }, { @@ -9883,7 +10088,7 @@ "entries": [ "This is the only tavern in Kunaten Keep, and with resources as scarce as they are, the prices for food and drink have tripled above those in Al'Kirat (up to six times the normal).", "Those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere retreat here, away from the noisy crowds near the camps. Many anxious adventurers, especially those new to fighting mummies, gather here to drink in peace and calm their nerves.", - "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town}).", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Cost", @@ -9911,10 +10116,10 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "8. Ancient Obelisk", "entries": [ - "This is an Obelisk of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}). These ancient monuments were constructed by the Anubians as shrines to commune with the Aru.", + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}). These ancient monuments were constructed by the Anubians as shrines to commune with the Aru.", "Once considered a mere attraction in the town, the monument gained importance after {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, a renowned archaeologist from Al'Kirat, deciphered the hieroglyphics on similar monuments scattered across Kirat. Now, the people of Kunaten Keep can receive blessings from the obelisk by offering it Heka-infused amber.", "A line of adventurers currently gathers here to receive blessings from the monument in preparation for the expedition. Characters may purchase a single chunk of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} from any of these adventurers.", - "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town})." + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town})." ] }, { @@ -9937,6 +10142,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Signing up for the Expedition", + "page": 100, "entries": [ "Zevara Pal'Zara is courteous but overwhelmed by the logistical responsibilities he manages, leaving him with barely any time to instruct the characters on what to expect. In the brief time he has, he explains the basic principles of where the characters are going and what they will be doing there. as described below. Once finished, he signs the characters' paperwork, granting them the final approval they require.", { @@ -9960,6 +10166,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "One Day in Town", + "page": 100, "entries": [ "Once the party speaks with Zevara Pal'Zara and receive their orientation, brief as it may be, they have the rest of the day to spend as they see fit. Whether they interact with locals, barter for supplies, use their downtime for crafting, or pursue any other activitie they may like, how they use this time is entirely up to them.", "Presented in this section is a list of NPCs that you can use to enhance their short stay in Kunaten Keep.", @@ -9973,6 +10180,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Souk", + "page": 100, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -9999,7 +10207,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Test of Character", "entries": [ - "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s actual goal is to evaluate the characters, acting on Prophecy's instructions to help determine their Path of Fate (see '{@adventure Choose Paths of Fate|SoD|5|Choose Path of Fate}'). He conducts this test by asking a cryptic question.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s actual goal is to evaluate the characters, acting on Prophecy's instructions to help determine their Path of Fate (see '{@adventure Choose Paths of Fate|SandsOfDoom|5|Choose Path of Fate}'). He conducts this test by asking a cryptic question.", "When the moment feels right, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} asks, \"{@i If you wouldn't mind, new friends, I'd like your opinion on an important matter.}\" If the characters agree, he continues: \"{@i In your darkest hour, when all seems lost and death whispers in your ear, say that an angel offers you salvation. Do you take the weapon to vanquish your enemies, the magical amulet to protect yourself and your loved ones, or the spell\u2014powerful and grand, yet unknown?}\"", "Allow the characters to reach a consensus and pick one of the three options. Depending on the choice given, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} says the following:", { @@ -10036,6 +10244,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "page": 101, "entries": [ "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. After her performance, she notices the tavern is bustling with few places to sit; and so she approaches the characters to ask if she might join their table.", "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}'s husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", @@ -10061,7 +10270,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Foreshadowing", "entries": [ - "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} serves as a means to foreshadow the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, which lies within the Pyramid." + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} serves as a means to foreshadow the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, which lies within the Pyramid." ] } ] @@ -10071,6 +10280,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman", + "page": 101, "entries": [ "With so many anxious adventurers eager to buy magical protection, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} saw a perfect opportunity to set up shop and indulge in some clever fraud for quick, easy money.", "A natural con artist, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom} (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|XMM}) has amassed a small collection of magical items with botched enchantments, rendering them either useless or, in some cases, outright harmful. Acquiring these defective items for next to nothing, he resells them aiming to make a hefty profit off unsuspecting, naive customers\u2014so long as he can avoid getting caught.", @@ -10117,6 +10327,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "page": 101, "entries": [ "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog}, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.' Her loud, joyful statements of \"{@i She's so cute, Squirp!}\" echoes through the settlement several times a day.", "Several caravaneers, anticipating long stays in the region as they traveled to and from the Pyramid, brought their families with them. Unfortunately, their restless children, seeking entertainment in the desolate outpost, took to tormenting {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom|Mog} as diversion. These tiefling troublemakers throw rocks at the giant, use their innate thaumaturgy to frighten her, and mock her with cruel names.", @@ -10157,6 +10368,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Road to the Pyramid", + "page": 102, "entries": [ "Even though the journey would typically take two, the caravan requires three days to reach the Pyramid, as they follow gentler paths to accommodate the camels. The first day is spent crossing the dunes, while the second involves scaling the cliffs leading to O'grila. The third day is the easiest, as the fertile lands atop the mesa are easy to traverse and offer plenty of freshwater rivers to drink from. The caravan reaches the Pyramid by noon on the third day.", { @@ -10182,6 +10394,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Outskirts of O'grila", + "page": 102, "entries": [ "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame have struck a deal with the kings of Luhgaa, a large settlement of {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops} nearby, for safe passage across the mesa and into the Pyramid.", "Because the Pyramid is located in territory unclaimed by any of the hundreds of rulers that make up the Kingdom of O'grila, the Kirati were granted permission to explore it\u2014on the condition that a portion of the treasure found is given to the kingdom and no permanent Kirati settlements are built on the mesa. This agreement is one of several new treaties signed between the Sultana and O'grila, aiming to cement a lasting relationship between the two.", @@ -10190,7 +10403,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Fast Forward the Journey", "entries": [ - "{@i Sands of Doom} does not include specific events for the caravan journey from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, as the expectation is to fast-forward through the general beats of the trek and resume the adventure at the Pyramid. If you wish to include content for the journey, consider moving some of the special NPC events from {@adventure One Day in Town|SoD|4|One Day in Town} to here. With minor changes, these interactions can be tailored to fit the journey." + "{@i Sands of Doom} does not include specific events for the caravan journey from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, as the expectation is to fast-forward through the general beats of the trek and resume the adventure at the Pyramid. If you wish to include content for the journey, consider moving some of the special NPC events from {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom|4|One Day in Town} to here. With minor changes, these interactions can be tailored to fit the journey." ] } ] @@ -10200,12 +10413,14 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Gates of the Ankhara", + "page": 102, "entries": [ "When the characters arrive, they find dozens of tents already sprawled around its large entrance, with laborers hard at work building essential facilities for the newly arrived expedition. The artwork presented at the start of the chapter depicts what the characters would see as they arrive with the caravan. If possible, you should share this image with the players at this moment.", "As adventuring groups reach the site, the Seekers efficiently organize them, introduce their assigned supervisors, and dispatch them into the Pyramid. Excitement fills the air as adventurers ready their gear, sharpen their weapons, cast protective spells, and finalize their strategies, waiting anxiously for their turn to delve into the complex.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Features of the Pyramid", + "page": 102, "entries": [ "The Pyramid is an immense structure with a four-sided base, built entirely from massive rectangular stone blocks, each block as large as a house. The entire structure towers nearly 800 feet high. Flanking the main entrance stand two colossal statues with humanoid bodies and jackal heads.", "Surrounding the Pyramid are rows of obelisks inscribed with hieroglyphics in the Anubian script and above the grand entrance, a large symbol resembling a cross with a circle at the top is carved directly into the stone.", @@ -10230,6 +10445,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Senior Seeker: Mantell Darsk", + "page": 103, "entries": [ "As the characters arrive at the Pyramid, they notice a tiefling man pushing through the bustling crowds, holding a large scroll and loudly calling out their names. This is {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell}, the senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Once he locates the group, he introduces himself and helps them get set up at the camp.", "Unlike Zevara Pal'Zara, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition. He patiently explains everything they need to know and answers all of their questions. Once the characters are ready to venture into the Pyramid, he provides each with a complimentary {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} and leads them to the entrance and into their assigned section.", @@ -10259,6 +10475,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Rules of the Expedition", + "page": 103, "entries": [ "In Kirati culture, where the majority revere Asmodeus, rules aren't just important\u2014they're almost sacred. Debates over the fairness or stringency of a rule are common, but once a consensus is reached and a rule is established, there is zero tolerance for those who break them. The Seekers have no reservations about banishing those who transgress their rules.", "In the context of this expedition, the five primary rules are straightforward:", @@ -10287,19 +10504,22 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 1: Servants' Quarters", + "page": 104, "entries": [ "Give the characters as much time as they need to prepare for the delve, roleplay amongst themselves, or to ask {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} questions about the expedition. Then, at a moment of your choosing, representatives from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame can approach and grant the party approval to finally enter the Pyramid.", "The characters are granted permission to explore a randomly selected section of the complex. As it so happens, they are assigned to one of the servant quarters scattered\u2014a disappointing draw, as little treasure is expected in a place that once housed servants.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Stirs of Life", + "page": 104, "entries": [ - "The intrusion of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame has activated several magical seals within the Pyramid, resulting in the forceful awakening of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. As a result, this powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has begun to breathe life into the Anubians entombed within. Though the process is slow at first, the life-giving energies grow stronger with each new intruder that enters the Pyramid, eventually culminating in the full sentient awakening of all gnolls entombed in this structure during Part 2 of this section." + "The intrusion of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame has activated several magical seals within the Pyramid, resulting in the forceful awakening of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. As a result, this powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} has begun to breathe life into the Anubians entombed within. Though the process is slow at first, the life-giving energies grow stronger with each new intruder that enters the Pyramid, eventually culminating in the full sentient awakening of all gnolls entombed in this structure during Part 2 of this section." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Servants", + "page": 104, "entries": [ "For the first half of the delve, the characters will encounter mummified {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants}, in a mindless state. These creatures use the statistics of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], except they have an Intelligence of 3 (-4) and effectively behave like passive zombies. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and other members of the expedition will mistake them for fully-fledged mummies, as they appear indistinguishable from the mummies of the Wasteland and those found in other Anubian ruins.", "In truth, these servants are not Undead. They are reanimated by the life-giving energies of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, rather than necromantic forces. They act as zombies due to the disorientation caused by their resurrection, and the stench of decay is caused by the very real rot that has consumed their bodies. Unlike Undead, these gnolls respond to stimuli: they feel every wound, shy away from threats, are warm to the touch, and display other typical signs of life.", @@ -10330,6 +10550,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "General Features", + "page": 104, "entries": [ "Refer to 'The Great Pyramid' map for a view of the layout of the area assigned to the characters.", "The Servants' Quarters, encompassing rooms 3 through 19, include dormitories and workstations for the staff assigned to this level. Beyond these, rooms 20 through 30 make up the Commonworks, a central district featuring stairways and gathering areas that link several floors. The characters will begin their journey in the Servants' Quarters.", @@ -10391,7 +10612,7 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Crippling the Party", "entries": [ - "Several dangers within the Pyramid can inflict long-lasting debilitating effects on the characters, such as the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the grayscale viper in area 18. These elements are meant to amplify the sense of helplessness that will define the next chapter, {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, where they will be thrust into a challenge of survival as they traverse the Wasteland in search of food and water." + "Several dangers within the Pyramid can inflict long-lasting debilitating effects on the characters, such as the {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the grayscale viper in area 18. These elements are meant to amplify the sense of helplessness that will define the next chapter, {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom|5}, where they will be thrust into a challenge of survival as they traverse the Wasteland in search of food and water." ] } ] @@ -10426,6 +10647,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "1. Servants' Foyer", + "page": 106, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10461,6 +10683,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "page": 106, "entries": [ "A massive buildup of sand from the level above has caused part of the ceiling to collapse, filling this hallway with densely packed sand. The passage is completely blocked until the sand can be cleared. Clearing through the sand would take roughly three hours, requiring two to three able-bodied creatures working in alternating shifts.", { @@ -10494,6 +10717,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "page": 106, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10520,6 +10744,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "page": 106, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10545,6 +10770,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "5. Collapsed Room", + "page": 107, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10570,6 +10796,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "6. Supply Closet", + "page": 107, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10583,6 +10810,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "7. Main Hall", + "page": 107, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10658,6 +10886,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "8. Tool Storage", + "page": 108, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10683,6 +10912,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "9. Kitchen", + "page": 108, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10717,6 +10947,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "10. Spice Pantry", + "page": 108, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10752,6 +10983,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "11. Larder", + "page": 109, "entries": [ "The door to the larder is tightly jammed, sealed in place from the inside by overgrown plant and fungal matter. A successful {@dc 13} Strength check is needed to force it open.", { @@ -10801,6 +11033,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "12. Anubian Temple", + "page": 109, "entries": [ "The door to this room is locked. For more details, refer to the 'Locked Bronze Door' section in area 7.", "When the characters enter, read the following:", @@ -10816,7 +11049,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Mantell Darsk", "entries": [ - "If {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has already concluded that this section of the Pyramid is reserved for servants and slaves (see '{@adventure Mantell Darsk|SoD|4|Mantell Darsk}', on area 9), he is taken aback upon seeing the temple. He says, \"{@i Wait... a temple? Here? That makes no sense. I thought this wing was meant for slaves. Would they really go to such lengths to build a temple just for them? Maybe our luck isn't so rotten after all\u2014temples are always filled with treasure.}\"" + "If {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} has already concluded that this section of the Pyramid is reserved for servants and slaves (see '{@adventure Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|4|Mantell Darsk}', on area 9), he is taken aback upon seeing the temple. He says, \"{@i Wait... a temple? Here? That makes no sense. I thought this wing was meant for slaves. Would they really go to such lengths to build a temple just for them? Maybe our luck isn't so rotten after all\u2014temples are always filled with treasure.}\"" ] }, { @@ -10840,6 +11073,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "13. Audience Room", + "page": 110, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10855,7 +11089,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} continues to stare into nothingness until she is attacked, the baby is touched, or a creature touches the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} sitting at the podium at the opposite end of the wall. In either scenario, she moans an incoherent curse and lunges to attack the characters while continuing to hold the bloodied cub.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} continues to stare into nothingness until she is attacked, the baby is touched, or a creature touches the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} sitting at the podium at the opposite end of the wall. In either scenario, she moans an incoherent curse and lunges to attack the characters while continuing to hold the bloodied cub.", "In her addled state, you can use the statistics of an unarmed {@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu|XMM} to represent her." ] }, @@ -10872,10 +11106,10 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "High Priest Asmara", "entries": [ - "It was customary for every High Priest to be entombed with their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, within the region of Anubia they ruled. These relics were intended to enhance the healing powers of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening, and the Pharaoh ensured they were spread across the kingdom for this purpose. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, however, was an exception. She was being courted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and carried a secret they dared not share\u2014she was with child.", + "It was customary for every High Priest to be entombed with their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, within the region of Anubia they ruled. These relics were intended to enhance the healing powers of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening, and the Pharaoh ensured they were spread across the kingdom for this purpose. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, however, was an exception. She was being courted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and carried a secret they dared not share\u2014she was with child.", "The birth of a Pharaoh's firstborn is a momentous occasion, as the child inherits the divine blood of the ruling parent and is therefore destined to become the next monarch. However, with the Empire embroiled in war against the Darakni, its stability fragile, and with several High Priests rapidly losing faith in {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, the Pharaoh chose to hide the heir's existence. He feared revealing the child could give his enemies leverage to demand his abdication.", "To keep this secret, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arranged for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to remain with him in the Ankhara. He provided her with a room and a temple tucked away deep within the Servants' Quarters, and made her wear a mask to hide her identity. Sadly, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was betrayed by an Aru, one of the very gods he served, and the child was killed merely hours before the characters arrived at the Pyramid.", - "For more information about {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, the baby, and their impact on the story, see '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}', and '{@adventure Return to Kunaten|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'." + "For more information about {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, the baby, and their impact on the story, see '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SandsOfDoom|5|Path of Benevolence}', and '{@adventure Return to Kunaten|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'." ] }, { @@ -10890,7 +11124,7 @@ "name": "Death of the Divine Child", "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to kill the baby, knowing this act would spark {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s fury against the Kirati and ultimately lead to the Siege of Al'Kirat.", - "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} used the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} for the deed, absorbing its divine essence into the relic (see '{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}'). The characters are not meant to learn this secret unless they revisit Kunaten Keep late in the adventure (see '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}')." + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} used the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} for the deed, absorbing its divine essence into the relic (see '{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}'). The characters are not meant to learn this secret unless they revisit Kunaten Keep late in the adventure (see '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}')." ] } ] @@ -10906,13 +11140,13 @@ "You notice an altar at the far end of a small hallway, tucked away and almost out of sight. The altar itself is plain, but your eyes are drawn to the eerie artifact placed upon it. The object is a black statue, shaped like a jar with the head of a jackal. Rings of glittering gems encircle its form, delicate gold etchings trace its surface, and a large red crystal is embedded at its center. A sinister aura pulses from the statue, and an unnerving hum fills the air around it." ] }, - "The artifact, known as the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, is one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire and belongs to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}. Details about the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and its powers are described in its entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. It is recommended to read both the Appendix and the jar's entry at this point, as its abilities play a significant role in the current events.", + "The artifact, known as the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, is one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of the Anubian Empire and belongs to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}. Details about the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and its powers are described in its entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}. It is recommended to read both the Appendix and the jar's entry at this point, as its abilities play a significant role in the current events.", "The mindless gnoll servants instinctively revere whoever holds the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Touching the Relic", "entries": [ - "Although the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might appear dangerous, it is completely safe to handle. The first creature to touch the relic after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is killed becomes instantly attuned to it. Such a creature is immediately granted full knowledge of how to use the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the benefits it offers. If the relic is touched while {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} remains alive, it has no effect and causes the High Priest to attack." + "Although the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} might appear dangerous, it is completely safe to handle. The first creature to touch the relic after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is killed becomes instantly attuned to it. Such a creature is immediately granted full knowledge of how to use the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} and the benefits it offers. If the relic is touched while {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} remains alive, it has no effect and causes the High Priest to attack." ] }, { @@ -10920,7 +11154,7 @@ "name": "Trapped Soul", "entries": [ "The soul of the Divine Child is currently imprisoned within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, the result of being killed while in the presence of the relic. As the soul belongs to a baby incapable of understanding, any attempt to communicate with it through the jar is futile. A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} instinctively knows that it contains the innocent soul of a gnoll cub, and that the infant is a powerful divine being.", - "The soul of the Divine Child is central to the Path of [Benevolence], and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will advise the characters on what to do with it if they meet her at the end of Chapter 5 while holding the soul. It is okay if the characters judge the soul as 'Harmony' (see '{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}'), they will still be able to continue along [Benevolence] even if they do so. However, the path is irrevocably destroyed if the soul is judged as 'Chaos'. For further details on this path and the role of the soul, refer to '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SoD|5|Path of Benevolence}'." + "The soul of the Divine Child is central to the Path of [Benevolence], and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will advise the characters on what to do with it if they meet her at the end of Chapter 5 while holding the soul. It is okay if the characters judge the soul as 'Harmony' (see '{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}'), they will still be able to continue along [Benevolence] even if they do so. However, the path is irrevocably destroyed if the soul is judged as 'Chaos'. For further details on this path and the role of the soul, refer to '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SandsOfDoom|5|Path of Benevolence}'." ] }, { @@ -10953,6 +11187,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "page": 111, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10973,6 +11208,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "page": 112, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -10988,6 +11224,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "page": 112, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11002,6 +11239,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "page": 112, "entries": [ "There are four bedrooms, each furnished with two sets of bunk beds and a stone dresser. The dressers hold the personal belongings of the servants.", "Two {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Servants} are present: one is asleep in the northernmost bedroom, while the other works to remove its bandages on the southernmost room.", @@ -11017,6 +11255,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "page": 112, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11050,6 +11289,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "19. Baths", + "page": 112, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11080,6 +11320,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + "page": 113, "entries": [ "Once the characters have explored the Servants' Quarters and gathered everything they wish to carry, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} suggests they regroup in a defensible room, such as the baths in area 19, in order to rest. He'll then ask everyone to pool their loot into a single pile on the floor so the group can assess the day's haul together. If any character is suffering from a disease, poison, or another debilitating condition, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} will reassure them that after tallying the loot, they'll stop for the day and seek healing back at the encampment (although as events will soon reveal, that won't happen).", "This is the last chance the characters will have to rest until the end of the chapter. Further, it is very likely that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom|Mantell} and any other NPC following the party will not survive the events to come. Take your time roleplaying this scene, so as to allow the characters one final moment to relax and bond with the NPCs. Additionally, {@b make sure the party gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB}} before they continue.", @@ -11194,7 +11435,7 @@ "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire has awakened, along with an immediate and supernatural awareness of the Divine Child's death. Consumed by wrath, he blames the Kirati invaders for the murder and commands his soldiers to battle.", "The Pyramid contains a small but formidable portion of the Anubian army. As these soldiers awaken, they retrieve their weapons and move swiftly to defend the Ankhara from intruders. Being the Pharaoh's honor guard, they are exceptionally well-trained, fiercely loyal, expertly equipped, and dangerously coordinated.", "Starting from the lower floors of the Pyramid, the soldiers make their way upward, systematically slaughtering every non-Anubian they come across. The party, being on one of the higher floors, have some time before the army reaches them. In the mean time, they will encounter their forward scouts as they continue through this section of the chapter.", - "Once {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} realizes he has the advantage, he will eventually order that all remaining invaders be captured rather than killed. Characters who fall in battle are captured this way, and if they die, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} spitefully resurrects them, harboring terrifying plans for his prisoners (see {@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured} at the end of the chapter)." + "Once {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} realizes he has the advantage, he will eventually order that all remaining invaders be captured rather than killed. Characters who fall in battle are captured this way, and if they die, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} spitefully resurrects them, harboring terrifying plans for his prisoners (see {@adventure Captured|SandsOfDoom|4|Captured} at the end of the chapter)." ] }, { @@ -11224,6 +11465,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "page": 114, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11251,7 +11493,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Passing Through", "entries": [ - "The hole is too narrow for Medium sized creatures to pass through. A Small creature could squeeze through, but it would take several minutes of uncomfortable effort. Any creature that descends through the hole and reaches the lower floors is quickly overpowered and captured by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubians battling alongside him (see '{@adventure Captured|SoD|4|Captured}' at the end of the chapter)." + "The hole is too narrow for Medium sized creatures to pass through. A Small creature could squeeze through, but it would take several minutes of uncomfortable effort. Any creature that descends through the hole and reaches the lower floors is quickly overpowered and captured by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubians battling alongside him (see '{@adventure Captured|SandsOfDoom|4|Captured}' at the end of the chapter)." ] } ] @@ -11261,6 +11503,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "21. Small Office", + "page": 115, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11274,6 +11517,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "22. Parlor", + "page": 115, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11318,7 +11562,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dwarf Fighter", "entries": [ - "Like most dwarves, Kolkrum carries a Grimfire Pistol (see {@adventure Grimfire Pistols|SoD|2|Dwarves}). While he carries no {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, the pistol is loaded and ready for a single shot. Before he dies, he readily offers the pistol to the characters, saying, \"{@i Take this and blow them to fucking pieces. Make them regret ever crossing a dwarf...}\"", + "Like most dwarves, Kolkrum carries a Grimfire Pistol (see {@adventure Grimfire Pistols|SandsOfDoom|2|Dwarves}). While he carries no {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, the pistol is loaded and ready for a single shot. Before he dies, he readily offers the pistol to the characters, saying, \"{@i Take this and blow them to fucking pieces. Make them regret ever crossing a dwarf...}\"", "The dwarf's {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} is ruined beyond repair. He wields a {@item Greataxe|XPHB} and has a {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG} secured to his belt." ] }, @@ -11359,6 +11603,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "23. Crumbled Library", + "page": 116, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11420,6 +11665,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "24. Market Hall", + "page": 116, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11447,7 +11693,7 @@ "name": "Melodyne's Compass", "entries": [ "The trinket is a small metal device fastened to a slender chain, designed to be worn as a necklace. Opening it reveals a compass, and around the glass panel is a hand-drawn picture, seemingly drawn by a child. The art shows a small family\u2014a man, a woman, and a child. Adult hand-writting on the drawing reads: \"{@i Now you will always know your way back to us. Forever yours, Narian.}\"", - "The compass doesn't point north; instead, it guides the bearer toward Narian, Melodyne's husband, who lives in a modest home in the Artisans' Quarter of Al'Kirat. For more details about what happens with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and her husband, see '{@adventure Developments|SoD|4|NPC Developments}' at the end of the chapter." + "The compass doesn't point north; instead, it guides the bearer toward Narian, Melodyne's husband, who lives in a modest home in the Artisans' Quarter of Al'Kirat. For more details about what happens with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne} and her husband, see '{@adventure Developments|SandsOfDoom|4|NPC Developments}' at the end of the chapter." ] } ] @@ -11538,6 +11784,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "25. Empty Stores", + "page": 117, "entries": [ "The gnolls designed these chambers as future storage spaces. However, the earthquakes have destroyed most of the rooms. There is nothing of value here, having already been looted by The Last Seven." ] @@ -11545,6 +11792,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "page": 117, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11559,6 +11807,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "27. Staircase", + "page": 117, "entries": [ "The sounds of gnolls approaching emanates from the staircase. This staircase leads to the lower levels of the Pyramid, where the combat has been fiercest. Unfortunately for the characters, a horde of gnolls stands between them and the remaining survivors below. Any character who descends is swiftly overwhelmed and captured by the horde.", "If a character is intent on exploring the lower floors and you want to deter them, you can immediately trigger the 'Survive!' encounter, as detailed in area 24." @@ -11567,6 +11816,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "28. Commonworks", + "page": 118, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -11635,6 +11885,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "page": 118, "entries": [ "Abandoned stone tables and chairs populate the common area. Apart from some rotten food, there's nothing of note here." ] @@ -11642,6 +11893,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "30. Balcony", + "page": 118, "entries": [ "The Ankhara was built not only as a fortress to survive the Cataclysm, but as a home and palace for the Pharaoh\u2014until such time that a new capital for the Anubian civilization could rise. Strategically placed beside a magnificent waterfall, this balcony was designed provided a source of beauty for the gnolls who dwelled at the Pyramid.", "From the start, the balcony is raised and the mechanism to lower it is no longer functional.", @@ -11652,7 +11904,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Balcony Opens", "entries": [ - "The balcony falls into its open position during the massive earthquake that occurs in the 'Last Stand' encounter in area 28. Once it lowers, the characters can escape the Pyramid by leaping out the balcony and into the river below. See {@adventure Escaping the Pyramid|SoD|4|Escaping the Pyramid}." + "The balcony falls into its open position during the massive earthquake that occurs in the 'Last Stand' encounter in area 28. Once it lowers, the characters can escape the Pyramid by leaping out the balcony and into the river below. See {@adventure Escaping the Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4|Escaping the Pyramid}." ] } ] @@ -11680,27 +11932,31 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 119, "entries": [ "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} stirs, radiating divine magic that restores the Anubians of the Ankhara. In mere hours, the expedition is decimated\u2014its members either slain or taken captive. And from the Pyramid's deepest chambers, thousands of Anubians pour forth into a world they no longer recognize.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Captured", + "page": 119, "entries": [ - "If the characters surrender or are defeated in combat, they are captured by the Anubian horde. This does not mark the end of their journey\u2014rather, it is one of two possible ways to transition into Chapter 5. In this case, they awaken miles from Kunaten Keep, bound to wooden poles, crucified among hundreds of other captives. For more details on this grim fate, see {@adventure Left for Dead|SoD|5|Left for Dead}." + "If the characters surrender or are defeated in combat, they are captured by the Anubian horde. This does not mark the end of their journey\u2014rather, it is one of two possible ways to transition into Chapter 5. In this case, they awaken miles from Kunaten Keep, bound to wooden poles, crucified among hundreds of other captives. For more details on this grim fate, see {@adventure Left for Dead|SandsOfDoom|5|Left for Dead}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "page": 119, "entries": [ "The characters can use the balcony to escape by climbing down the walls, flying, or jumping into the river below.", - "Fate makes certain that the characters who leap into the river survive the fall, but lose consciousness upon hitting the water. Those who use magic to cushion their descent are swept away by the rapids, striking rocks and succumbing to unconsciousness all the same. By morning, they awaken miles downstream (see {@adventure The River Basin|SoD|5|The River Basin}).", + "Fate makes certain that the characters who leap into the river survive the fall, but lose consciousness upon hitting the water. Those who use magic to cushion their descent are swept away by the rapids, striking rocks and succumbing to unconsciousness all the same. By morning, they awaken miles downstream (see {@adventure The River Basin|SandsOfDoom|5|The River Basin}).", "Those who escape without entering the river find themselves in a verdant landscape. Though the greenery offers some protection, within a day, scores of gnolls flood the area, hunting for food to sustain their awakening population. To avoid being captured, these characters must abandon the area for the treacherous northern dunes." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "page": 119, "entries": [ "Before the characters awaken in the next chapter, they are plagued by a shared nightmare. In their vision, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} kneels in dispair, clutching the lifeless body of the Divine Child as its golden blood drips onto the ground below. The vision is broken by quick flashes of Kirati suffering\u2014tieflings crucified, butchered, houses ablaze, and the chaos of war consuming the streets of Al'Kirat." ] @@ -11708,6 +11964,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "NPC Developments", + "page": 119, "entries": [ "The following outlines the outcomes of the NPCs the characters meet within the Pyramid.", { @@ -11755,101 +12012,104 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Curing Narian", "entries": [ - "{@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it, similar to how healing magic cannot cure or reverse aging. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a Diabolical Contract, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the fabled treasures of the {@table Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury})\u2014can rid him of this affliction.", + "{@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it, similar to how healing magic cannot cure or reverse aging. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a Diabolical Contract, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the fabled treasures of the {@table Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury})\u2014can rid him of this affliction.", "If cured, he becomes a loyal and invaluable ally to the characters, standing with them in the Siege of Al'Kirat and using the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|XMM} in battle." ] } ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Great Awakening", - "entries": [ - "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} unleashes waves of divine magic that ripple across the land for hundreds of miles, with the Pyramid at its center. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} absorb and extend this energy even further, spreading it in all directions. In a matter of days, properly entombed Anubians, barring those succumbed to undeath, are restored just as those at the Pyramid were.", - "Many of these resurrected Anubians set out on long pilgrimages from their ruined cities to the Ankhara, while others, provided they are capable of sustaining themselves, remain behind to rebuild their ancient homes.", - "Throughout the adventure, at your discretion, the characters could come across groups of Anubian pilgrims traveling through the Wasteland toward the Ankhara. Unaware of the conflicts raging in the region, these pilgrims are peaceful and play no direct role in {@i Sands of Doom}.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "How it Looked", - "entries": [ - "The powerful surge of divine magic occurred while the characters were inside the Pyramid. To those outside and across the Wasteland, it appeared as a radiant nova of golden light emanating from the tip of the Pyramid, spreading outward in every direction. The spectacle continued for almost 10 minutes before fading away." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anubian Army", - "entries": [ - "Though diminished to a fraction of its former size, the Great Awakening will revive nearly 100,000 soldiers of the Empire's once-mighty army. These troops will journey to the Pyramid from all corners of the continent. Nearly 50,000 soldiers will advance on O'grila, revered as sacred land that must be liberated. Meanwhile, a smaller force of approximately 10,000 will set its sights on Al'Kirat." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Great Awakening", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} unleashes waves of divine magic that ripple across the land for hundreds of miles, with the Pyramid at its center. {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} absorb and extend this energy even further, spreading it in all directions. In a matter of days, properly entombed Anubians, barring those succumbed to undeath, are restored just as those at the Pyramid were.", + "Many of these resurrected Anubians set out on long pilgrimages from their ruined cities to the Ankhara, while others, provided they are capable of sustaining themselves, remain behind to rebuild their ancient homes.", + "Throughout the adventure, at your discretion, the characters could come across groups of Anubian pilgrims traveling through the Wasteland toward the Ankhara. Unaware of the conflicts raging in the region, these pilgrims are peaceful and play no direct role in {@i Sands of Doom}.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Anubian Empire Developments", "entries": [ - "The Anubians establish the Ankhara as the capital of their newly revived empire. The structure contains bountiful treasure for trade, blueprints for engineering marvels, potent magical artifacts, and the brilliant minds of ancient gnoll scholars to harness them. With these assets, and thousands of soldiers at their command, they embark on the task of restoring their ancient legacy.", - "Rapid construction begins in the surrounding region, including walls, barracks, siege engines, stables, and other facilities essential for the rapid expansion they anticipate.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "O'grila", + "name": "How it Looked", "entries": [ - "O'grila faces the full force of the Anubian onslaught, bringing the kingdom to its knees in just two weeks. Several {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priests} lead a savage march of conquest across the mesa, toppling city after city until the kingdom splinters. Some factions are wiped out, others surrender to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, and a few continue their resistance until long after the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. Those who submit to the Empire are conscripted into the Anubian war machine, many even serving as infantry during the Siege of Al'Kirat.", - "The unfolding events in O'grila fall beyond the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}." + "The powerful surge of divine magic occurred while the characters were inside the Pyramid. To those outside and across the Wasteland, it appeared as a radiant nova of golden light emanating from the tip of the Pyramid, spreading outward in every direction. The spectacle continued for almost 10 minutes before fading away." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Kunaten Keep", - "entries": [ - "Following the destruction of their encampment, the surviving members of the expedition are driven into a frantic retreat. Anubians relentlessly pursue them all the way to Kunaten Keep, where the settlement falls under siege and is ultimately destroyed. The surviving inhabitants are crucified. For more information, see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Kunaten Keep}'." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Al'Kirat", + "name": "Anubian Army", "entries": [ - "Consumed by rage over the death of the Divine Child, Ammu directs his wrath toward the Kirati. Over the following weeks, he devotes himself to personally orchestrating the destruction of Al'Kirat and the enslavement of its people.", - "In the coming weeks, thousands of Anubians will converge on the recently conquered Kunaten Keep in order to set up camps and prepare for war. Once their preparations are complete, they will march westward toward Al'Kirat.", - "For specific details on the timing of their march, see '{@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time}'." + "Though diminished to a fraction of its former size, the Great Awakening will revive nearly 100,000 soldiers of the Empire's once-mighty army. These troops will journey to the Pyramid from all corners of the continent. Nearly 50,000 soldiers will advance on O'grila, revered as sacred land that must be liberated. Meanwhile, a smaller force of approximately 10,000 will set its sights on Al'Kirat." ] } ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The Anubians establish the Ankhara as the capital of their newly revived empire. The structure contains bountiful treasure for trade, blueprints for engineering marvels, potent magical artifacts, and the brilliant minds of ancient gnoll scholars to harness them. With these assets, and thousands of soldiers at their command, they embark on the task of restoring their ancient legacy.", + "Rapid construction begins in the surrounding region, including walls, barracks, siege engines, stables, and other facilities essential for the rapid expansion they anticipate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila", + "entries": [ + "O'grila faces the full force of the Anubian onslaught, bringing the kingdom to its knees in just two weeks. Several {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom|High Priests} lead a savage march of conquest across the mesa, toppling city after city until the kingdom splinters. Some factions are wiped out, others surrender to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s rule, and a few continue their resistance until long after the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. Those who submit to the Empire are conscripted into the Anubian war machine, many even serving as infantry during the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "The unfolding events in O'grila fall beyond the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "The Onyxian Jar", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Following the destruction of their encampment, the surviving members of the expedition are driven into a frantic retreat. Anubians relentlessly pursue them all the way to Kunaten Keep, where the settlement falls under siege and is ultimately destroyed. The surviving inhabitants are crucified. For more information, see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|5|Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Consumed by rage over the death of the Divine Child, Ammu directs his wrath toward the Kirati. Over the following weeks, he devotes himself to personally orchestrating the destruction of Al'Kirat and the enslavement of its people.", + "In the coming weeks, thousands of Anubians will converge on the recently conquered Kunaten Keep in order to set up camps and prepare for war. Once their preparations are complete, they will march westward toward Al'Kirat.", + "For specific details on the timing of their march, see '{@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SandsOfDoom|5|Keeping Track of Time}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Onyxian Jar", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "If the characters attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} in area 13 and managed to escape with it, they now hold a powerful weapon they can use against the Anubians. However, any Anubians who spot the relic in their possession will stop at nothing to kill them and return the artifact back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", + "If the relic's wielder is captured by the Anubians while still in the Pyramid, the characters will permanently lose control of it. The relic will then be returned to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, who is resurrected shortly after the events of this chapter if she was slain by the party. Either way, the characters might encounter {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} again in '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'.", + { + "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "If the characters attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in area 13 and managed to escape with it, they now hold a powerful weapon they can use against the Anubians. However, any Anubians who spot the relic in their possession will stop at nothing to kill them and return the artifact back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", - "If the relic's wielder is captured by the Anubians while still in the Pyramid, the characters will permanently lose control of it. The relic will then be returned to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, who is resurrected shortly after the events of this chapter if she was slain by the party. Either way, the characters might encounter {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} again in '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'.", { "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of God", "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wrath of God", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will hold a special enmity towards the character attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and will go to great lengths to kill them, viewing them as the murderer of his child." - ] - } + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will hold a special enmity towards the character attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and will go to great lengths to kill them, viewing them as the murderer of his child." ] } ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Lord_Ammu_Divine_Child.webp" - }, - "title": "Golden blood drips from the Divine Child, and Ammu mourns" } ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Lord_Ammu_Divine_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden blood drips from the Divine Child, and Ammu mourns" } ] } @@ -11858,6 +12118,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid", + "page": 121, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -11873,9 +12134,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 121, "entries": [ "As the characters emerge from the Great Pyramid, their instincts will guide them back to the comforts of civilization. Unbeknownst to them, Kunaten Keep is in the process of being overtaken by a large force of Anubians, and by the time the characters make it there, the keep would have long since fallen. With Kunaten no longer a sanctuary, the characters are thrust into a perilous journey across the vast, unforgiving dunes. Struggling with dwindling resources and the constant threat of monstrous encounters, they must traverse this hostile land to find their way back to safety.", - "This chapter assumes two potential outcomes from {@adventure Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid|SoD|4}. Either the characters escaped by leaping from the balcony into the turbulent river below, or they were defeated and captured by the gnolls. If they took the leap, they begin this chapter by awakening at a river basin 10 miles north of the Pyramid, as detailed in 'River Basin.' If they were captured, they start this chapter crucified 1 mile from Kunaten Keep, described in 'Left for Dead.' If the party was split, with some escaping and others captured, you must run both sections separately.", + "This chapter assumes two potential outcomes from {@adventure Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4}. Either the characters escaped by leaping from the balcony into the turbulent river below, or they were defeated and captured by the gnolls. If they took the leap, they begin this chapter by awakening at a river basin 10 miles north of the Pyramid, as detailed in 'River Basin.' If they were captured, they start this chapter crucified 1 mile from Kunaten Keep, described in 'Left for Dead.' If the party was split, with some escaping and others captured, you must run both sections separately.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -11886,31 +12148,34 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Statistics", "entries": [ - "Unless otherwise noted, the statistics for all Anubians can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The exception is {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], which can be found in the Monster Manual." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Time Keeping", - "entries": [ - "Starting at the end of this chapter, you'll need to keep track of the passage of time in {@i Sands of Doom}. Certain events will unfold after specific intervals, including the final chapter (The Siege of Al'Kirat), which takes place {@b 60 days} after the end of this chapter. For more information, refer to {@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SoD|5|Keeping Track of Time} at the end of this chapter." + "Unless otherwise noted, the statistics for all Anubians can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. The exception is {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnoll Warriors}], which can be found in the Monster Manual." ] } ] } ] }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time Keeping", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "Starting at the end of this chapter, you'll need to keep track of the passage of time in {@i Sands of Doom}. Certain events will unfold after specific intervals, including the final chapter (The Siege of Al'Kirat), which takes place {@b 60 days} after the end of this chapter. For more information, refer to {@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SandsOfDoom|5|Keeping Track of Time} at the end of this chapter." + ] + }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "page": 122, "entries": [ - "Before running this chapter, make sure you familiarize yourself with {@adventure The Wasteland|SoD|2|The Wasteland} section in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2}. You can find information there regarding the ecology of the dunes and the special rules at play for those who travel in these foul sands. It is also recommended to read {@adventure Wasteland Locations|SoD|6|Wasteland Locations}, which provides an overview of the many locations found within the Wasteland.", + "Before running this chapter, make sure you familiarize yourself with {@adventure The Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Wasteland} section in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom|2}. You can find information there regarding the ecology of the dunes and the special rules at play for those who travel in these foul sands. It is also recommended to read {@adventure Wasteland Locations|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Locations}, which provides an overview of the many locations found within the Wasteland.", "The party will receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the beginning of this chapter. However, note that they won't be able to take another {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} unless they do so within an Oasis. It's advised to make sure players understand the impact the Wasteland has on their abilities so they can manage their resources wisely." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Dreaming Guidance", + "page": 122, "entries": [ "The time is nearly at hand for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to meet the characters in person and decide if they have a place in the future she has labored to create. To make this possible, she knows she must first ensure they survive the journey to her lair.", "If the characters appear lost or uncertain about where to go, the sphinx chooses one of them at random and communicates with them through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through the dream, she guides the character in the right direction. If the party is separated, she helps reunite them. For instance, if she directs a character in the River Basin to find their crucified companions in Kunaten Keep, the character hears a soft female voice repeating, \"{@i Save them. You must save them,}\" while showing a vision of Kunaten Keep in the distance and the suffering face of their ally.", @@ -11959,6 +12224,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "River Basin (Oasis)", + "page": 122, "entries": [ "The 100-foot leap from the balcony of the Pyramid and into the river below is very dangerous. However, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has woven a future where the characters survive the fall.", "Most characters will likely be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} from the fall alone, and if not, the treacherous rapids are bound to do the rest. Rather than calculating fall damage or rolling checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, assume that any character who jumps loses consciousness, either from the impact of the fall or the rocks on the rapids, and wakes up the following day on a sandy shore about 10 miles downstream.", @@ -11973,7 +12239,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis", "entries": [ - "This area functions as an Oasis, allowing characters to avoid the detrimental effects of the Wasteland. See {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis}." + "This area functions as an Oasis, allowing characters to avoid the detrimental effects of the Wasteland. See {@adventure Oasis|SandsOfDoom|2|Oasis}." ] } ] @@ -11983,6 +12249,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "page": 122, "entries": [ "The characters awaken sore, hungry, and with their faces covered in sand. Unfortunately for them, their possessions are strewn haphazardly across the nearby beach, having washed ashore alongside them. To compound on their misfortune, they rouse to the sight of ibis birds opening their travel bags and feasting on their rations. And, as if fate had a cruel sense of humor, the characters inadvertently washed near a nest full of crocodile eggs by the riverbank.", { @@ -12055,6 +12322,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Preparing for the Journey", + "page": 123, "entries": [ "Before they leave, players might think to prepare for the journey ahead. The river basin offers the essentials they'll need before embarking into the dunes.", { @@ -12064,7 +12332,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Travel", "entries": [ - "Kunaten Keep is roughly {@b 2 days} from their present position. Any character local to Kirat who knows how to guide themselves in the dunes can guide the group there without the need of a check. This is helped by the fact that the journey is ladened with crucifixes, many of which hold corpses purposefully pointing in the direction of Kunaten Keep (see {@adventure Journey to Kunaten Keep|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep} ahead)." + "Kunaten Keep is roughly {@b 2 days} from their present position. Any character local to Kirat who knows how to guide themselves in the dunes can guide the group there without the need of a check. This is helped by the fact that the journey is ladened with crucifixes, many of which hold corpses purposefully pointing in the direction of Kunaten Keep (see {@adventure Journey to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep} ahead)." ] }, { @@ -12110,6 +12378,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "page": 124, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -12119,7 +12388,7 @@ { "type": "item", "entries": [ - "Kunaten Keep is roughly 30 miles away, meaning it will take the characters about 2 days to reach it if they travel at a fast pace. For assistance on how to describe the Wasteland and what kind of encounters would be appropriate for the characters to face, see {@adventure Journey Onto Death|SoD|5|A Journey Onto Death} further ahead in the chapter.", + "Kunaten Keep is roughly 30 miles away, meaning it will take the characters about 2 days to reach it if they travel at a fast pace. For assistance on how to describe the Wasteland and what kind of encounters would be appropriate for the characters to face, see {@adventure Journey Onto Death|SandsOfDoom|5|A Journey Onto Death} further ahead in the chapter.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -12152,8 +12421,9 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Left For Dead", + "page": 124, "entries": [ - "During the long centuries of Anubian slumber in the Great Pyramid, the wards protecting the tomb gradually weakened. As they failed, cursed sands from the Wasteland drifted through the cracks, giving the Will of the Sands a subtle but growing influence over the gnolls. Now, with a hold on the Pharaoh (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), it exploits his deepest fears and insecurities, driving him to revive the brutal tactics of their dark past\u2014strategies unseen since the gnolls served their demonic overlords, long before the Aru's light.", + "During the long centuries of Anubian slumber in the Great Pyramid, the wards protecting the tomb gradually weakened. As they failed, cursed sands from the Wasteland drifted through the cracks, giving the Will of the Sands a subtle but growing influence over the gnolls. Now, with a hold on the Pharaoh (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), it exploits his deepest fears and insecurities, driving him to revive the brutal tactics of their dark past\u2014strategies unseen since the gnolls served their demonic overlords, long before the Aru's light.", "By order of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Anubians have chosen to impale and crucify those they have captured. Crucified victims can now be found everywhere within Kunaten Keep, around its immediate surroundings, and scattered for miles beyond the settlement. This fate also awaits any player characters who were captured at the end of Chapter 4.", "Player characters who died at the Pyramid are resurrected by Ammu's {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} before being brought here to be crucified.", "Crucifixion is a slow, torturous death. Victims linger for days, suffering in agony before they finally perish, usually due to exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom}, animal attacks, or as target practice for a bored Anubian soldier.", @@ -12161,6 +12431,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Crucified Players", + "page": 124, "entries": [ "Captured characters awaken to the agony of being nailed to a cross. Once the cross is hoisted and planted into the sandy floor, they're left to suffer under the blazing sun, surrounded by the mournful cries of hundreds of others sharing their plight. The gnolls then depart back to conquered Kunaten Keep, leaving their victims to slowly perish.", "The characters are crucified about {@b 1 mile} away from Kunaten Keep and are surrounded by several other victims. A large pyre nearby where several cadavers are being burned grants the characters and those in the area a modicum of warmth in the night, at the cost of the foul smell of burned flesh that pervades the area. This is a strategy designed to further torment the victims while also prolonging their suffering.", @@ -12179,14 +12450,14 @@ "name": "No Belongings", "entries": [ "All of the characters' belongings and equipment have been taken, and they are left with nothing but the tattered remains of their clothes. As they are, there is no chance of reclaiming their stolen items even if they knew where they were being stored (inside Kunaten Keep).", - "If one of the crucified characters carried an item important to them or their backstory, or the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, they will soon have a chance to retrieve it by ambushing a group of Anubians escorting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} to the Pyramid (see {@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper} further ahead)." + "If one of the crucified characters carried an item important to them or their backstory, or the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, they will soon have a chance to retrieve it by ambushing a group of Anubians escorting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} to the Pyramid (see {@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper} further ahead)." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Three Painful Days", "entries": [ - "The characters will be crucified for a total of 3 days. Each day that passes, victims around them perish one by one. While at first the sounds of agony and the moans of pain can be heard all throughout the area, by the second day they are nearly quieted, and by the third day they have all but vanished\u2014leaving only grim silence. The characters survive until the third day, when they are rescued mere hours from death (see {@adventure An Unlikely Alliance|SoD|5|An Unlikely Alliance})." + "The characters will be crucified for a total of 3 days. Each day that passes, victims around them perish one by one. While at first the sounds of agony and the moans of pain can be heard all throughout the area, by the second day they are nearly quieted, and by the third day they have all but vanished\u2014leaving only grim silence. The characters survive until the third day, when they are rescued mere hours from death (see {@adventure An Unlikely Alliance|SandsOfDoom|5|An Unlikely Alliance})." ] } ] @@ -12211,6 +12482,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "A Sad Farewell", + "page": 125, "entries": [ "The Anubians crucify their foes in parallel lines, forming a corridor between them. The characters find themselves affixed in this morbid way, closely positioned so each one is either directly opposite or adjacent to another.", "Crucified among them is an NPC of your choice, one who was captured from either Kunaten Keep or the Great Pyramid. Preferably, this should be an NPC which resonated deeply with the players. Seize this moment to accentuate the grim reality the characters face, and to further paint the gnolls and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} as villains to be defeated.", @@ -12234,6 +12506,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "page": 125, "entries": [ "This event unfolds only if the crucified characters are not rescued by any party members who began the chapter in the river basin, or if all characters were captured. If so, the event takes place on the third day of their crucifixion, just before sundown.", "By now, nearly all the captives have perished, leaving only the characters and a few rare, scattered survivors alive. When all hope seems lost, and doom is guaranteed, a black dragon suddenly lands nearby. Read the following out loud:", @@ -12243,14 +12516,14 @@ "Soon, you no longer feel the hot scorching sun bearing down upon you, or the wind coarse with sand flaying your festering open wounds. Sound grows distant, and your vision begins to blur. It feels as though the quiet, calm stillness of death is about to claim you. But then, a piercing scream jolts you awake. With the last vestige of strength you have left, you turn towards the sound. A large black beast sinks its fangs into a crucified victim's neck as he screams. Blood spills out, which the beast drinks eagerly. Before long, the victim's body is drained to a husk, and the creature moves on, avoiding the dead in search of another living victim. One after another, the beast claims the blood of survivors, as rare as they are, until it gets to you." ] }, - "This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), whom the characters met throughout Chapter 3. As a {@creature Vampire Spawn|XMM}, she sustains herself on blood and has been feeding on the crucified survivors nearby. In her mind, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} believes it would be a waste not to satisfy her needs on these victims who are bound to die all the same.", + "This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), whom the characters met throughout Chapter 3. As a {@creature Vampire Spawn|XMM}, she sustains herself on blood and has been feeding on the crucified survivors nearby. In her mind, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} believes it would be a waste not to satisfy her needs on these victims who are bound to die all the same.", "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the characters and is taken aback to see them among the crucified victims. Eager to understand what occurred at the Pyramid and its possible ties to the Coiled Whisper, as well as to learn of the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will seek to converse with the characters and propose a deal of mutual benefit.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Malicia's Offer", "entries": [ "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} sees her encounter with the characters as a stroke of luck. She proposes a deal: if they share their knowledge of what they saw inside the Pyramid, as well as the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}, she will free them from the crucifixion and tend to their injuries. If they agree, she carefully helps them down and offers them food and drink from a large bag she keeps hidden within her torn chest cavity. The meal consists of slain rust monsters she collected for study, and the drink of several gallons of chunky hyena milk, which she has been feeding to the creatures she keeps in her lair.", - "Even if the characters have little useful information to offer, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will still honor the bargain. She is especially interested in any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they might have found within the Pyramid, as well as details on {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Ankh dangling upon his neck. Once she has gathered all the information she can, she deems their debt settled.", + "Even if the characters have little useful information to offer, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will still honor the bargain. She is especially interested in any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} they might have found within the Pyramid, as well as details on {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Ankh dangling upon his neck. Once she has gathered all the information she can, she deems their debt settled.", "Before they part, she informs the characters about the fall of Kunaten Keep. Though she wasn't present during its fall, she has spent the last two days observing the gnolls from a distance. She advises the characters to visit a small Oasis on the outskirts of the settlement to gather water, which they will need to survive out in the dunes. She cautions them against getting too close to the settlement itself, however, as the area is overrun with Anubians.", { "type": "entries", @@ -12275,7 +12548,7 @@ "If they agree to her offer, she gives them two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG|Potions of Greater Healing} and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|XDMG} now, with the promise of further aid upon their arrival at her lair." ] }, - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} gives the characters directions to her lair (see {@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), but urges them to prioritize following the Coiled Whisper's instructions whenever possible. She wishes them good luck before taking flight and departing." + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} gives the characters directions to her lair (see {@adventure Malicia's Lair|SandsOfDoom|6|Malicia's Lair}), but urges them to prioritize following the Coiled Whisper's instructions whenever possible. She wishes them good luck before taking flight and departing." ] }, { @@ -12293,11 +12566,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "page": 126, "entries": [ "By the time the player characters were being dragged unconscious out of the Pyramid, or swept away by the swift currents of the river, a massive Anubian army was already marching towards Kunaten. When the characters finally arrive at the keep, they will find it destroyed and occupied by the gnolls. This should prove terrifying, as Kunaten is known to be the sole outpost within a vast expanse of treacherous dunes.", { "type": "entries", "name": "A Town Destroyed", + "page": 126, "entries": [ "Kunaten Keep is in ruins. When the party first arrives in the area to witness its horrors, read the following out loud:", { @@ -12312,7 +12587,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Anubians Inside", "entries": [ - "Assume the gnolls within the walls of Kunaten Keep are trained military forces, consisting of any combination of {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. With more than 100 soldiers occupying the settlement, the characters have no chance of confronting them directly in their current state." + "Assume the gnolls within the walls of Kunaten Keep are trained military forces, consisting of any combination of {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. With more than 100 soldiers occupying the settlement, the characters have no chance of confronting them directly in their current state." ] }, { @@ -12326,7 +12601,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "No Survivors", "entries": [ - "There are no survivors for the characters to find within or around the town (with one exception, refer to '{@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SoD|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper}' ahead). Those found here were among the first to be crucified and are unlikely to have survived this long." + "There are no survivors for the characters to find within or around the town (with one exception, refer to '{@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper}' ahead). Those found here were among the first to be crucified and are unlikely to have survived this long." ] } ] @@ -12334,6 +12609,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Scavenging for Loot", + "page": 127, "entries": [ "Characters left without their equipment, such as those who were crucified, may wish to scavenge the corpses and the ruins of the encampment for gear and supplies.", "The party has 1 hour to scavenge for loot before Anubian patrols arrive. If they stay beyond this time, they must make a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to remain undetected. On a failure, they are spotted and attacked (see 'Patrols' below).", @@ -12386,10 +12662,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "page": 127, "entries": [ "The Kirati worked hard to settle Kunaten Keep, drawn by the abundance of water springs in the area. There are springs both within the settlement and in the surrounding lands. As the characters have prior experience with the settlement, they should be able to find one without too much hassle.", "Each water spring near Kunaten Keep has a small pool of fresh, drinkable water, encircled by grass and palm trees bearing dates and peaches.", - "Drinking from the spring can fulfill the characters' water needs for the day, but they'll need a way to transport water if they plan to endure a long trek through the dunes. They may try salvaging buckets or barrels from the area (see {@adventure Scavenging for Loot|SoD|5|Scavenging for Loot}).", + "Drinking from the spring can fulfill the characters' water needs for the day, but they'll need a way to transport water if they plan to endure a long trek through the dunes. They may try salvaging buckets or barrels from the area (see {@adventure Scavenging for Loot|SandsOfDoom|5|Scavenging for Loot}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Long Rest", @@ -12419,6 +12696,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "page": 128, "entries": [ "Before the characters are ready to leave the area around Kunaten Keep for good, they spot a group of gnolls guiding a portly tiefling at the point of their spears. This is none other than {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom}, whom they saved in Chapter 3.", "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} managed to stay alive due to his limited understanding of Anubian, which allowed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his sergeants to interrogate him on the region's current geography and political borders, which he revealed under threat of death\u2014a fact he is deeply ashamed of. With his usefulness nearly spent, he is to be transferred to a compound the Anubians are constructing near the Pyramid.", @@ -12532,15 +12810,17 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "A Journey Onto Death", + "page": 129, "entries": [ "With Kunaten Keep reduced to ruins and the gnolls growing in number, the characters have no choice but to brave the vast Wasteland of Kirat. Along the way, they'll need to scavenge for food and gather kindling for their fires, all while evading the deadly predators that stalk the barren landscape.", "This section offers guidance on how to manage the journey. It includes hunting tables, simplified foraging rules, rules for making fires with limited supplies, and a variety of encounters and events that the characters may face during their trek.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Where to go?", + "page": 129, "entries": [ "With nowhere else to go, the characters will likely choose to travel west, toward the city of Al'Kirat. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s dreams and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold}'s incessant rambling will also point them in that direction. However, no matter which direction they choose, they are destined to meet {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and the remaining survivors of the Skylark, which crashed a few days' walk from Kunaten Keep.", - "Whether the party stumbles upon the survivors of the Skylark, or the survivors find them instead, will depend on how well the characters manage their {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} levels during the three-day journey. This meeting triggers in one of two ways: at the end of their third day of travel from Kunaten Keep, or when it's clear the party can no longer move forward. Whichever the case, refer to {@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark} later in this chapter for the fated encounter.", + "Whether the party stumbles upon the survivors of the Skylark, or the survivors find them instead, will depend on how well the characters manage their {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB} levels during the three-day journey. This meeting triggers in one of two ways: at the end of their third day of travel from Kunaten Keep, or when it's clear the party can no longer move forward. Whichever the case, refer to {@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Fall of the Skylark} later in this chapter for the fated encounter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Go West", @@ -12550,7 +12830,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "North", "entries": [ - "To the north are the Fanged Mountains, a sprawling range famous for the salt pillars that fill its valleys. {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fanged Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) make their homes there and are notoriously territorial. There are no known settlements in the region, and climbing the steep cliffs would take weeks at best." + "To the north are the Fanged Mountains, a sprawling range famous for the salt pillars that fill its valleys. {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fanged Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) make their homes there and are notoriously territorial. There are no known settlements in the region, and climbing the steep cliffs would take weeks at best." ] }, { @@ -12583,6 +12863,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Staying Alive", + "page": 129, "entries": [ "The Wasteland is known for swallowing up poorly prepared caravans. Attempting to cross it with limited supplies, scarce water, and damaged equipment is practically suicide. The characters have a harsh journey ahead, and they'll need every resource at their disposal to survive. Potentially having to burn their own belongings to keep campfires going will soon be the least of their worries.", { @@ -12850,6 +13131,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Travel Events", + "page": 131, "entries": [ "Travel is only as exciting as the events that happen along the way. This section offers a series of events to enrich the days spent traversing the desert, whether the characters are traveling between the river basin and Kunaten Keep or heading west towards civilization. You're free to use as many or as few of these events as you like, in any order.", { @@ -12891,7 +13173,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sandstorm in the Night", "entries": [ - "This event takes place at night. Just as the characters settle in, the calm is abruptly broken by the onset of a sandstorm. Sandstorms are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Sandstorms}.", + "This event takes place at night. Just as the characters settle in, the calm is abruptly broken by the onset of a sandstorm. Sandstorms are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Sandstorms}.", "While the sandstorm won't directly harm the characters, it may destroy their tents and put out their fire. The winds are strong enough to lift the tents off the ground and carry them away\u2014tearing them in the process.", "The storm rages for five minutes, snuffing out campfires and scattering any fuel that had been used to keep them burning\u2014lost now to the sands.", { @@ -12975,12 +13257,12 @@ "entries": [ "This event takes place when one or more characters are delirious from thirst or exhaustion. Use it if characters are out of water and you want to provide some in order to prevent them from dying.", "One or more characters experience a mirage conjured by the Will of the Sands, designed to kill them. These characters see what appears to be a small Oasis a few hundred feet away: a spring of water surrounded by grass and two palm trees. In truth, the water is {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, the grass is a collection of broken animal bones, and the palm trees are ancient ruined pillars.", - "The mirage breaks for a character if they step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or try to drink from it. Characters who aren't delirious from thirst are unaffected by the mirage and recognize the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} for what it is. Quicksands are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", + "The mirage breaks for a character if they step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} or try to drink from it. Characters who aren't delirious from thirst are unaffected by the mirage and recognize the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} for what it is. Quicksands are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Extracting Water", "entries": [ - "Quicksand is a mix of sand and water, created where the Rust of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}) has been destroyed for one reason or another, allowing the water imprisoned below to seep into the sand above.", + "Quicksand is a mix of sand and water, created where the Rust of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom|2|Red Sand}) has been destroyed for one reason or another, allowing the water imprisoned below to seep into the sand above.", "With a {@dc 20} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can deduce their ability to extract water from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} using a strainer. Straining water is labor-intensive, providing enough water for one creature after 4 hours of work. Since the patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is small, only two creatures can work on straining the sand for its water at a time." ] }, @@ -13026,6 +13308,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Fall of the Skylark", + "page": 133, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -13036,7 +13319,7 @@ "type": "item", "entries": [ "When scouts near Kunaten Keep warned the garrison of a mysterious army approaching from the south, many soldiers hurried to evacuate as many civilians as possible onto the zeppelin, later dying bravely in order to slow down the enemy and ensure it escaped.", - "Unfortunately, during the battle, several bolts tore through the balloon's tough hide and damaged the wings that allows the ship to maneuver in mid-air. While the balloon could still fly\u2014albeit fairly low\u2014the damaged wings left the vessel unable to properly veer away from the mighty winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}. To not be destroyed by the spiraling storm, they chose to make a rough landing as far from Kunaten Keep as they could.", + "Unfortunately, during the battle, several bolts tore through the balloon's tough hide and damaged the wings that allows the ship to maneuver in mid-air. While the balloon could still fly\u2014albeit fairly low\u2014the damaged wings left the vessel unable to properly veer away from the mighty winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}. To not be destroyed by the spiraling storm, they chose to make a rough landing as far from Kunaten Keep as they could.", "The vessel was fortunate to crash land onto the soft dunes found near the spire, where patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} are a common occurrence, which helped soften the impact and spared the ship. The survivors are now doing their best to remain hidden from the hungry beasts and numerous undead that roam the area, while they search for materials to repair the ship as quickly as possible.", "What the survivors don't know is that an Anubian hunting party has been tracking the vessel, following a trail of debris fallen from the damaged ship. To aid in their search, the Anubians have even enlisted local manticores, offering them iron in exchange for help scouting the area. Once found, the survivors may soon have to make a desperate stand against the Anubians, and they will need the characters' help if they hope to survive." ] @@ -13054,6 +13337,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Fated Meeting", + "page": 134, "entries": [ "The characters are fated to find the Skylark by the end of their third day of travel after departing from Kunaten Keep. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has manipulated events to ensure that the characters will encounter the vessel. As such, no matter which direction they choose, you can place the Skylark in their path." ] @@ -13061,16 +13345,17 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Skylark", + "page": 134, "entries": [ - "The Skylark is a flying vessel, lifted by a balloon filled with elemental air and powered by a unique and mysterious artifact known as a Power Stone. A description of the ship is provided at the end of {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3|The Skylark}.", + "The Skylark is a flying vessel, lifted by a balloon filled with elemental air and powered by a unique and mysterious artifact known as a Power Stone. A description of the ship is provided at the end of {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3|The Skylark}.", "The vessel landed on a shallow patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, which fortunately absorbed the impact. The ship has sunk 15 feet into the bottom of the patch, forming a secure nesting hole that prevents it from tilting or shifting.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Location", "entries": [ - "The Skylark is located wherever the party arrives after traveling three days from Kunaten Keep. Otherwise, you can place it in any location of your choice approximately 40 miles west of Kunaten Keep and 10 miles south of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}.", - "With {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} nearby, the winds in the area blow at 30 miles per hour. These gusts produce a continuous whistling sound overhead and lift sand onto elevated surfaces, such as the ship's deck, which must be cleaned regularly.", - "{@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} is a major landmark of the Wasteland. For more information, see its entry on {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Center Spire}." + "The Skylark is located wherever the party arrives after traveling three days from Kunaten Keep. Otherwise, you can place it in any location of your choice approximately 40 miles west of Kunaten Keep and 10 miles south of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}.", + "With {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} nearby, the winds in the area blow at 30 miles per hour. These gusts produce a continuous whistling sound overhead and lift sand onto elevated surfaces, such as the ship's deck, which must be cleaned regularly.", + "{@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} is a major landmark of the Wasteland. For more information, see its entry on {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}." ] }, { @@ -13085,7 +13370,7 @@ "name": "Oasis", "entries": [ "The Power Stone that fuels the ship wards off the influence of the Will of the Sands, provided the crew keeps the cursed sand from creeping into the vessel\u2014a task they've done well to accomplish so far. As a result, the chambers of the Skylark count as an Oasis and the characters can gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while resting inside.", - "The Power Stone was an elvish gift given to the Sultana, and apart from the knowledge of how to replenish its magical energies (see '{@adventure Repair the Vessel|SoD|5|Repair the Vessel}' at the end of this section) and use it to operate the vessel, no one fully understands how it works or how such an artifact was made." + "The Power Stone was an elvish gift given to the Sultana, and apart from the knowledge of how to replenish its magical energies (see '{@adventure Repair the Vessel|SandsOfDoom|5|Repair the Vessel}' at the end of this section) and use it to operate the vessel, no one fully understands how it works or how such an artifact was made." ] }, { @@ -13110,6 +13395,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Survivors of the Skylark", + "page": 134, "entries": [ "The Skylark was built to carry over 100 people without hindering its flight. However, in the chaos leading up to the attack on Kunaten Keep, only two-thirds of its maximum capacity were able to board. Further, some survivors were lost to the volley of crossbow bolts that peppered the ship during lift-off, a few more to the rough landing, and several more to the monsters and undead in the area.", "From the original 70 passengers who boarded the ship at Kunaten Keep, only 50 remain. The breakdown of the survivors is as follows:", @@ -13120,7 +13406,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@color Important Passengers|b6a653}", "entries": [ - "There are four important passengers. Two are wealthy human merchants who supplied the expedition with much-needed lumber. Another is a dwarven engineer from Drek'Alor, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of Kunaten Keep. The two humans and the dwarf use the statistics of {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles}. The final one is an Arbiter from Al'Kirat named {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Zaluna Al'Zara|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara})." + "There are four important passengers. Two are wealthy human merchants who supplied the expedition with much-needed lumber. Another is a dwarven engineer from Drek'Alor, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of Kunaten Keep. The two humans and the dwarf use the statistics of {@creature Noble|XMM|Nobles}. The final one is an Arbiter from Al'Kirat named {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|1|Zaluna Al'Zara})." ] }, { @@ -13151,7 +13437,7 @@ "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", "entries": [ "An idealistic young tiefling, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sought adventure but found far more than she bargained for.", - "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the niece of the Sultana of Al'Kirat. Her description and statistics are detailed in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Zaluna Al'Zara}." + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is the niece of the Sultana of Al'Kirat. Her description and statistics are detailed in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Zaluna Al'Zara}." ] }, { @@ -13188,7 +13474,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Kirati Soldiers", "entries": [ - "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, and {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} are special stat blocks designed to be easy to control during large-scale battles. They will be used in the {@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark} encounter described later in this section.", + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, and {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} are special stat blocks designed to be easy to control during large-scale battles. They will be used in the {@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Defense of the Skylark} encounter described later in this section.", "Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws} they are made to do, have no Proficiencies, and make Ability checks with no modifiers.", "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} have 50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", @@ -13201,6 +13487,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Making First Contact", + "page": 135, "entries": [ "After fending off hungry monsters and the occasional undead, the survivors of the Skylark are understandably on edge. When the characters first arrive, the survivors greet them with swords drawn, though they calm quickly once they realize the characters are neither Anubians nor bandits.", "After introductions are made, the crew of the Skylark offers the characters rest, food, and assistance for any ailments they may have, hoping in return that the characters will help them escape their current predicament.", @@ -13246,6 +13533,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Repair the Vessel", + "page": 136, "entries": [ "The shots fired at the vessel by the Anubians, and the rough landing into the dunes that it forced, have heavily damaged the Skylark. By the time the characters arrive, the crew has already spent several days repairing the vessel and will need an additional {@b two days} to complete them.", "The real problem is the Power Stone, the artifact that powers the Skylark's flight. The rushed departures the vessel made from both Al'Kirat (at the end of Chapter 3) and Kunaten Keep meant that the proper rituals to recharge the stone were not fully completed, which requires divine energy as fuel. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} believes she could recharge the Power Stone if she had a source of raw usable divine power, and has an idea for where to find just that.", @@ -13269,6 +13557,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Hunt of the Dead", + "page": 136, "entries": [ "When the characters leave to hunt for mummies, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} offers to accompany them. She is unsure of the best way to hunt for a mummy and has no clear plan, but is willing to risk her life to help in any way she can. {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom}, on the other hand, is forced to follow after {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} as her primary bodyguard and finds himself {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB} by fear and terrified of every sound that echoes from the {@variantrule Darkness|XPHB}.", "At night, the Wasteland belongs to the undead, where the dunes conceal legions of mummies that stir only after the sun has sunk beneath the horizon. Finding one is simply a matter of time. Let the characters get creative with their methods for luring out a mummy. The simplest method is to make noise\u2014anything loud enough will rouse the mummies and draw them to the characters\u2014but doing so risks attracting more than the party can handle.", @@ -13311,6 +13600,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "page": 136, "entries": [ "At a night of your choosing while the characters sleep in the Skylark, ideally after the Power Stone has been recharged but before the repairs are completed, the player characters receive another dream, sent to them by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}. The dream is split into three segments, each foretelling a different event in sequential order.", { @@ -13318,7 +13608,7 @@ "items": [ "In the first segment, the characters see a group of Anubian scouts sweeping through the dunes until they find the Skylark. The whispers say, \"{@i They are coming...}\"", "In the second segment, the vision shows both the characters and the survivors building barricades, laying traps, and readying to hold their ground in a fierce battle against the gnolls. In the background, the whispers say, \"{@i Convince them to stay....you must help them fight...}\"", - "In the final segment, the characters see themselves traveling with {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}. The whispers say, \"{@i Once the vessel is protected, you must come see me. It is time for us to meet. It is time...}\"" + "In the final segment, the characters see themselves traveling with {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|6|Southspire Mountains}. The whispers say, \"{@i Once the vessel is protected, you must come see me. It is time for us to meet. It is time...}\"" ] }, "As the images fade, the dream ends with the whispers warning, \"{@i The Anubians will arrive by noon. They will attack without parley. If you prepare your defenses, they will fall into your trap.}\" The characters then wake up the next morning.", @@ -13348,7 +13638,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Speaking with Zaluna", "entries": [ - "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} tells the characters that she is willing to accompany them to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}, but only if they resist persuading {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and the rest of the crew to stay. Letting the vessel go would leave {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} and the characters stranded with no way back home, but she values the lives of the survivors too much to let them face the Anubians' assault.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} tells the characters that she is willing to accompany them to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|6|Southspire Mountains}, but only if they resist persuading {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} and the rest of the crew to stay. Letting the vessel go would leave {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zaluna} and the characters stranded with no way back home, but she values the lives of the survivors too much to let them face the Anubians' assault.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Prophecy's Test", @@ -13368,7 +13658,7 @@ "name": "[Devotion] x2", "entries": [ "The characters convince the crew to stay and help them mount a defense against the Anubians. They also agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams. Once the meeting is complete, they return to a fully repaired Skylark, ready to fly back to civilization.", - "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SoD|5|Defense of the Skylark}'." + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Defense of the Skylark}'." ] }, { @@ -13376,8 +13666,8 @@ "name": "[Benevolence] x2", "entries": [ "The characters choose to stay behind as the Skylark flies back to Al'Kirat, sparing them a fight with the Anubians and ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. They agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams, but once the meeting concludes, they are left stranded in the Great Wasteland with no easy means of escape.", - "Before the vessel departs, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} supplies the characters with 10 days' worth of Travel Supplies, assuming they have an animal to carry it (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they don't, she gives them 3 days' worth\u2014the most they can likely carry on foot without a Hauler.", - "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Meeting a Sphinx|SoD|5|Meeting a Sphinx}'." + "Before the vessel departs, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} supplies the characters with 10 days' worth of Travel Supplies, assuming they have an animal to carry it (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they don't, she gives them 3 days' worth\u2014the most they can likely carry on foot without a Hauler.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Meeting a Sphinx|SandsOfDoom|5|Meeting a Sphinx}'." ] }, { @@ -13385,7 +13675,7 @@ "name": "[Erudition] x2", "entries": [ "The characters disregard Prophecy's omens. They may immediately leave aboard the Skylark to return to Al'Kirat, or choose to journey towards Malicia's Lair rather than to travel to the Temple of Time. Any other major deviation from the way {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} envisioned these series of events to transpire also falls within the [Erudition] umbrella.", - "If the characters do not visit the Temple of Time, proceed to '{@adventure Determining Path of Fate|SoD|5|Determining Path of Fate}' further ahead in the Chapter. They will not meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and, regardless of how many [Devotion] or [Benevolence] points they've earned thus far, they can no longer continue along any Path of Fate other than the Path of [Erudition]." + "If the characters do not visit the Temple of Time, proceed to '{@adventure Determining Path of Fate|SandsOfDoom|5|Determining Path of Fate}' further ahead in the Chapter. They will not meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and, regardless of how many [Devotion] or [Benevolence] points they've earned thus far, they can no longer continue along any Path of Fate other than the Path of [Erudition]." ] } ] @@ -13395,6 +13685,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Defense of the Skylark", + "page": 137, "entries": [ "The gnolls find the Skylark {@b 4 hours} after the characters receive the prophetic warning of the attack. A {@creature Manticore|XMM}, paid in iron, spots the crashed vessel from high in the sky and leads the gnolls straight to it.", "The pack of gnolls is led by a ruthless Anubian named Rhaz. As soon as he spots the vessel, he commands his troops to attack, assuming the survivors will be easy prey. Rhaz is unaware that the characters are present, so he expects fewer defenders. He also believes he's launching a surprise attack and does not realize the survivors are prepared for them with an entrenched position.", @@ -13560,21 +13851,23 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Meeting a Sphinx", + "page": 139, "entries": [ - "From the very start of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have been guided by a mysterious voice in their dreams. Now, she has summoned them to her lair at the base of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}.", + "From the very start of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have been guided by a mysterious voice in their dreams. Now, she has summoned them to her lair at the base of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|5|Southspire Mountains}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "page": 139, "entries": [ "The Southspire Mountains form a natural divide between Kirat and O'grila, though it belongs to neither. The true rulers are the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that thrive in these mountains, monstrous birds that raid the forests and towns of O'grila in search of food and hearts.", - "The location of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair can be found on the map of the {@adventure region|SoD|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep}. However, there is no need for the characters to know its exact location, as they will guided by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} as soon as they approach the mountain range. When they reach the base of the mountains, read the following:", + "The location of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair can be found on the map of the {@adventure region|SandsOfDoom|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep}. However, there is no need for the characters to know its exact location, as they will guided by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} as soon as they approach the mountain range. When they reach the base of the mountains, read the following:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ - "The Southspire Mountains stand like a vast, towering wall, marking the border between the Wasteland and the lush lands of O'grila. Even here, the powerful winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} continue to sweep across the dunes, sending gusts of sand high into the air. In the distance, at the foot of the mountain range, you notice that a cloaked figure approaches. It's a sebek\u2014a beastfolk whose crocodilian features are discernible even beneath its hooded cloak." + "The Southspire Mountains stand like a vast, towering wall, marking the border between the Wasteland and the lush lands of O'grila. Even here, the powerful winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} continue to sweep across the dunes, sending gusts of sand high into the air. In the distance, at the foot of the mountain range, you notice that a cloaked figure approaches. It's a sebek\u2014a beastfolk whose crocodilian features are discernible even beneath its hooded cloak." ] }, - "The cloaked figure is none other than {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who the characters met in Kunaten Keep. The characters are likely to have many questions, but {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} begs them to be patient, \"{@i All questions will be answered, soon. There is someone important you must meet first}\".", + "The cloaked figure is none other than {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), who the characters met in Kunaten Keep. The characters are likely to have many questions, but {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} begs them to be patient, \"{@i All questions will be answered, soon. There is someone important you must meet first}\".", "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} then guides the characters towards {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, which is hidden at the base of the mountain. When you are ready to narrate the short journey, read the following out loud:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -13586,7 +13879,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Entering the Temple", "entries": [ - "The temple door is sealed with a crest depicting an ankh that glows with a soft blue light. Bringing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} close changes the light to a golden glow, which causes the door to creak open. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} opens the door using his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The temple door is sealed with a crest depicting an ankh that glows with a soft blue light. Bringing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} close changes the light to a golden glow, which causes the door to creak open. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} opens the door using his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", "Beyond the entrance lies a long flight of stairs leading downward. The walls are adorned with swirling engravings, punctuated by slots filled with small gems of amber. As the characters pass through, the motifs gradually light up as if responding to their presence." ] }, @@ -13595,7 +13888,7 @@ "name": "Gate Guardians", "entries": [ "Flanking the entrance are two large statues of jackal-headed humanoids with their arms crossed over their chests, each wielding a stone-bladed khopesh. These statues are actually {@creature Stone Golem|XMM|Stone Golems}, lying dormant until either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} commands them to attack, or until someone attempts to force their way through the sealed entrance.", - "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is stationed here only when he's expecting visitors. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows when someone is bound to arrive, she ensures that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is always there to receive them. Otherwise, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is found within the Temple of Time strategizing with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) is stationed here only when he's expecting visitors. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows when someone is bound to arrive, she ensures that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is always there to receive them. Otherwise, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is found within the Temple of Time strategizing with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}." ] } ] @@ -13603,6 +13896,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Temple of Time", + "page": 139, "entries": [ "The 'Temple of Time' map depicts the temple's layout. Once the characters descend the stairs and enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", { @@ -13611,7 +13905,7 @@ "As you enter, an enormous chamber opens before you. Towering statues of animal heads protrude from the walls, each one pouring streams of clear, yellow sand from its mouth. A tiled path cuts through the sand, winding toward a grand orrery mechanism erected at the center of the chamber. Beyond, at the far end of the path, stands a curious creature: the body of a lion, feathered wings, and the head of a noble woman\u2014a Sphinx. She turns, her voice resonating through the chamber as though she were mere steps away: \"{@i Come closer. It is time for us to meet.}\"" ] }, - "The sphinx at the end of the chamber is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), the female half of an Aru god and a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] in her own right. She bids the characters to come close enough to speak.", + "The sphinx at the end of the chamber is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), the female half of an Aru god and a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] in her own right. She bids the characters to come close enough to speak.", "As one half of \"They Who Watch All That Is\", the Aru of Horizons, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} holds an innate mastery over time and space. After sacrificing part of her divine essence, she constructed the Temple of Time, a structure that exists simultaneously in multiple locations at once. Each entrance has a corresponding door that opens to the same temple interior, and from within, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} controls to which location the door inside will open to.", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} uses the temple to travel across the world and pursue her objectives, though these other locations fall beyond the scope of this adventure, and she refuses to transport the characters out of Kirat in this manner.", { @@ -13671,7 +13965,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Prophecy's Lair", "entries": [ - "The Temple of Time serves as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, allowing her to use her lair actions while inside. Any creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair actions." + "The Temple of Time serves as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, allowing her to use her lair actions while inside. Any creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s lair actions." ] }, { @@ -13690,12 +13984,13 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Prophecy", + "page": 141, "entries": [ - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is open and direct with the characters. She foretells the inevitable conflict between Al'Kirat and the Anubians which will conclude in a bloody siege at the gates of the city. She describes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the danger he poses if not stopped, and his current plans to gather an army in Kunaten Keep in order to march across the Wasteland towards Al'Kirat. More importantly, she shares that the {@b march will begin in 30 days} and the {@b army will reach the city 30 days later} (see {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for more information).", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is open and direct with the characters. She foretells the inevitable conflict between Al'Kirat and the Anubians which will conclude in a bloody siege at the gates of the city. She describes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the danger he poses if not stopped, and his current plans to gather an army in Kunaten Keep in order to march across the Wasteland towards Al'Kirat. More importantly, she shares that the {@b march will begin in 30 days} and the {@b army will reach the city 30 days later} (see {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom|12} for more information).", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does her best to answer the characters' questions, provided they don't ask about specific events that are fated to occur in the future.", "If pushed to divulge the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} says: \"{@i Simply speaking of the future risks changing it. I have seen {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s defeat, and so long as events unfold as they must, there is no danger. But if my words were to sway you and alter what is to come, I would be left blind to those changes\u2014 and where shadow falls, Ammu alone would find advantage.}\"", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers few words about her past or her motives. Of the former, she simply says, \"{@i I was an Aru once, a long time ago. But no more.}\" As for her purpose, she only states, \"{@i I desire what you do\u2014to prevent the rise of the Anubian Empire and to stop {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, before it is too late.}\"", - "Refer to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13} for guidance on how to roleplay the sphinx.", + "Refer to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13} for guidance on how to roleplay the sphinx.", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -13736,8 +14031,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "page": 141, "entries": [ - "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, which the characters likely obtained in the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SoD|4} during Chapter 4, contains the soul of the Divine Child\u2014the offspring of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priestess Asmara}, and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire. If the characters arrive with the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and the soul still imprisoned, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} immediately senses its presence and commends the party for bringing it here. She hides the fact that she and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} were involved in the child's death, and feigns sympathy for the infant.", + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, which the characters likely obtained in the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom|4} during Chapter 4, contains the soul of the Divine Child\u2014the offspring of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priestess Asmara}, and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire. If the characters arrive with the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and the soul still imprisoned, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} immediately senses its presence and commends the party for bringing it here. She hides the fact that she and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} were involved in the child's death, and feigns sympathy for the infant.", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} hands the characters a delicate glass orb, inside of which a red carnelian floats suspended in water. This is a special phylactery, capable of holding a single soul. The wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can use an action to transfer a soul trapped in the relic into the phylactery, and vice versa. The sphinx requests that the party move the Divine Child's soul into the phylactery, so that the powers of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} can be used on other souls without endangering the Divine Child. She then gives the characters the choice to either retain the Divine Child's soul or entrust it to her care.", "Characters gain a point toward {@b [Devotion]} if they entrust the Divine Child's soul to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, a point toward {@b [Benevolence]} if they choose to keep it, or a point toward {@b [Erudition]} if they either decline to transfer the soul to the phylactery or have already judged the soul before arriving." ] @@ -13745,6 +14041,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sphinx's Test", + "page": 142, "entries": [ "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} glimpsed the events of {@i Sands of Doom}, she realized that the characters would play an integral role in nearly all the futures that brought her desired outcome. But she also saw how unpredictable they were, with how slight changes could lead to vastly different futures. For years, she has tested them, trying to discern which version of them\u2014out of the countless possibilities\u2014now stands before her: those who would aid her or those who would hinder her. This is her final test before she commits to sharing her knowledge.", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} challenges the characters to a two-part game of riddles. In the first part, she presents them with a riddle to solve. In the second, the characters must create a riddle that the sphinx {@b is able} to solve. For both parts, the characters must work together and submit their answers as a team.", @@ -13872,14 +14169,16 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Choose Path of Fate", + "page": 143, "entries": [ "It's time to decide which Path of Fate the characters will follow for the remainder of {@i Sands of Doom}. Tally the points the characters accumulated for each of the three paths, and the one with the highest total becomes their Path of Fate. If there's a tie, you as the GM choose between the tied paths while roleplaying as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, letting her interactions with the characters\u2014whether positive or negative\u2014influence her choice. From this moment on, there is no need to record additional points for any Path of Fate.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 143, "entries": [ "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to make strong allies with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with destroying the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the relic that makes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invincible\u2014so that he may be defeated.", - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see {@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}). She bestows her blessing (see 'Sphinx's Blessing') and continues to aid them throughout their journey by offering glimpses of the future (see 'Knowledge of the Future').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} to the characters (see {@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|5|Search for the Divine Relics}). She bestows her blessing (see 'Sphinx's Blessing') and continues to aid them throughout their journey by offering glimpses of the future (see 'Knowledge of the Future').", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} allows the characters to visit her at the Temple of Time whenever they wish. She remains cordial, helpful, and open, and permits them full use of the Celestial Astrolabe as needed.", { "type": "entries", @@ -13907,20 +14206,20 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} offers guidance by visiting the characters in their dreams and revealing glimpses of the future. Each night, while they sleep, the party may collectively ask one question about a specific goal, event, or action occurring within the next 7 days. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} answers truthfully while limiting the context she shares. Since foreknowledge of the future can alter said future, her response does not account for actions the characters might take based on this new information.", "Furthermore, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will freely and continuously provide guidance on actions to take and dangers to avoid. For example, if a particularly dangerous foe awaits them, she might warn them of specific abilities to watch out for or point them to items that could assist in the fight.", - "As an option, you could roll for {@adventure Random Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} in advance and have {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} inform the characters of what they will face so they can prepare. You, as the GM, ultimately control how much assistance {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is able to offer to the party, and should strive to tailor her involvement to suit your table." + "As an option, you could roll for {@adventure Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom|6|Random Encounters} in advance and have {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} inform the characters of what they will face so they can prepare. You, as the GM, ultimately control how much assistance {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is able to offer to the party, and should strive to tailor her involvement to suit your table." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Sphinx's Quest", "entries": [ - "Beyond gathering the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} assigns the characters two missions:", + "Beyond gathering the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} assigns the characters two missions:", { "type": "entries", "name": "Quest: Slay Malicia", "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} tasks the party to hunt and kill the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. She warns that, in the moment where it matters most as they stand before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the dragon will stand in their way. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is an ally of the Pharaoh and will protect him, unless they eliminate her.", - "Characters can hunt for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in her lair ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}), or meet her during the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}. Details on handling {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as a villain are provided in those locations.", + "Characters can hunt for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in her lair ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Malicia's Lair}), or meet her during the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10} and {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom|11}. Details on handling {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as a villain are provided in those locations.", "If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} rewards them with an additional use of the 'Fate's Blessing' feature per {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, @@ -13928,9 +14227,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quest: Destroy Ammu and the Ankh", "entries": [ - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s primary goal is to use the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014whose power allows it to destroy other relics\u2014to shatter the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and absorb all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the spear.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s primary goal is to use the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}\u2014whose power allows it to destroy other relics\u2014to shatter the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and absorb all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the spear.", "When the Siege of Al'Kirat begins on Day 60, she grants the characters access to the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. If her trust in them remains strong and a character volunteers, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is willing to transfer his attunement of the spear to that character. Should she doubt their intentions, however, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} will retain the spear. Either way, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins them in the final battle as their ally.", - "To learn more about how this Path of Fate plays out in the final battle, refer to '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + "To learn more about how this Path of Fate plays out in the final battle, refer to '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." ] } ] @@ -13940,15 +14239,16 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 143, "entries": [ "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to grow close with the city of Al'Kirat, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with reviving the Divine Child and transferring the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the child, thereby weakening {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so he can be defeated.", - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to the characters (see '{@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SoD|5|Search for the Divine Relics}'). She then shares a method for bringing the Divine Child back to life (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and a way to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so that he may be defeated (see '{@adventure Deposing the Pharaoh|SoD|5|Deposing the Pharaoh}').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} to the characters (see '{@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|5|Search for the Divine Relics}'). She then shares a method for bringing the Divine Child back to life (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom|5|Life to the Divine}') and a way to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} so that he may be defeated (see '{@adventure Deposing the Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|5|Deposing the Pharaoh}').", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} only welcomes the characters back to her lair once they have secured everything necessary to revive the Divine Child. Then, once the child is restored, she will not permit them to return. If she suspects they will turn against her upon learning the truth regarding her involvement in the child's death, she bars them from returning and instead directs them to {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} for the child's revival.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Heroes of Al'Kirat", "entries": [ - "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, her niece {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the city of Al'Kirat as a whole are more inclined to assist the characters in their search for the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will form a strong bond with the party and ask if she may join them in their adventures, becoming an important link between them and the elite of Al'Kirat. Thanks to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s approval, the Sultana will place her trust in the characters, personally meeting with them in private to assist and discuss each new development in the war." + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, her niece {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the city of Al'Kirat as a whole are more inclined to assist the characters in their search for the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom} will form a strong bond with the party and ask if she may join them in their adventures, becoming an important link between them and the elite of Al'Kirat. Thanks to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom}'s approval, the Sultana will place her trust in the characters, personally meeting with them in private to assist and discuss each new development in the war." ] }, { @@ -13959,9 +14259,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The soul is contained within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} unless judged by the relic's wielder, in which case it wanders the {@adventure River of Souls in the Duaat|SoD|6|Bridge of Souls}.", + "The soul is contained within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} unless judged by the relic's wielder, in which case it wanders the {@adventure River of Souls in the Duaat|SandsOfDoom|6|Bridge of Souls}.", "The body, unless taken by the characters, is held by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}\u2014who is resurrected by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if she perished in Chapter 4\u2014and carried over to Kunaten Keep.", - "The divine essence resides in the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} conspire to keep this truth hidden from the characters, as it would betray their guilt in the murder of the child. They only reveal this fact when it is time to restore the Divine Child." + "The divine essence resides in the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} conspire to keep this truth hidden from the characters, as it would betray their guilt in the murder of the child. They only reveal this fact when it is time to restore the Divine Child." ] }, { @@ -13978,9 +14278,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Deposing the Pharaoh", "entries": [ - "The Rite of the Solar Throne, an ancient coronation ritual for Pharaohs, holds the key to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s downfall. This rite allows the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Pharaoh's authority, to be transferred from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child. In doing so, Ammu would be stripped of his invincibility which would enable the characters to defeat him. To complete this task, the characters must revive the Divine Child (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}') and locate the sacred ritual.", + "The Rite of the Solar Throne, an ancient coronation ritual for Pharaohs, holds the key to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s downfall. This rite allows the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, the emblem of the Pharaoh's authority, to be transferred from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child. In doing so, Ammu would be stripped of his invincibility which would enable the characters to defeat him. To complete this task, the characters must revive the Divine Child (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom|5|Life to the Divine}') and locate the sacred ritual.", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rite is guarded by one of the Aru, \"She Who Is Powerful\", one of the few who survived the Cataclysm. When the time is right to begin the search, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will visit the characters in their dreams and guide them on how to find her. She will wait until the characters reach 7th level or higher before guiding them to the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet.", - "For further details on the treasury and the rite, refer to {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + "For further details on the treasury and the rite, refer to {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|10}." ] } ] @@ -13988,17 +14288,18 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 144, "entries": [ "In this Path of Fate, the characters abandon the constraints of destiny and carve out their own future.", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} declares that the characters have failed her tests and are not the champions she had foreseen. They are therefore banished from her sanctum and warned to never return. They will henceforth receive no further aid from her. If the characters refuse to leave the temple, she activates her lair action to shift up to seven creatures to another plane of existence, except that instead of another realm, she places them two miles north of the Southspire Mountains.", - "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does not reveal the locations of any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This forces the characters to rely on either their own ingenuity or on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s guidance to find them (see '{@adventure Fated to Malicia|SoD|5|Fated to Malicia}').", + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} does not reveal the locations of any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. This forces the characters to rely on either their own ingenuity or on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s guidance to find them (see '{@adventure Fated to Malicia|SandsOfDoom|5|Fated to Malicia}').", { "type": "entries", "name": "Fated to Malicia", "entries": [ "Fate entwines the characters' destinies with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s, drawing them together again and again. In this Path of Fate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is inclined to see the characters as potential allies and will inevitably offer them a partnership of mutual benefit. Their paths will continue to cross throughout the adventure, and in a single moment of certain doom of your choice\u2014 when all seems lost and no hope is left\u2014{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will be there to save them. As they gain her trust, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will come to confide in them her ambitions and goals.", "Throughout their journey, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will attempt to persuade the characters of a truth she has come to learn: that a darkness has corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and that peace might be achieved if he can be cured of this taint.", - "To learn more about {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, refer to her entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "To learn more about {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, refer to her entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] }, { @@ -14012,15 +14313,15 @@ "name": "Quest: Find the Magic Lamp", "entries": [ "After meeting the characters on several occasions and growing to trust them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will ask them to help her find the Roaming Treasury. The characters must be at least 7th level before she presents this quest.", - "The Roaming Treasury is described in {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10}." + "The Roaming Treasury is described in {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|10}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Quest: Cure Lord Ammu", "entries": [ - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} intends to use {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells to restore {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s sanity. Since immortal beings such as the Pharaoh cannot be directly affected by wishes, he must first be killed, allowing the spell to then act on his corpse\u2014a clever loophole {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will devise. Two wishes are required for this plan: the first to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} immediately after his death, to be done before the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} revives him, and the second to eliminate the corruption plaguing him.", - "For more details on this process, refer to the final battle of {@i Sands of Doom}, '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SoD|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} intends to use {@spell Wish|XPHB} spells to restore {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s sanity. Since immortal beings such as the Pharaoh cannot be directly affected by wishes, he must first be killed, allowing the spell to then act on his corpse\u2014a clever loophole {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will devise. Two wishes are required for this plan: the first to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} immediately after his death, to be done before the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} revives him, and the second to eliminate the corruption plaguing him.", + "For more details on this process, refer to the final battle of {@i Sands of Doom}, '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." ] } ] @@ -14030,7 +14331,7 @@ "name": "Sphinx's Enmity", "entries": [ "If the characters reunite with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} after leaving the Temple of Time, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will send them nightmares through the {@spell Dream|XPHB} spell. Through these visions, she forbids them from aiding or forming an alliance with the dragon. Though the sphinx doesn't trust the characters, she believes they may still serve her purposes. Thus, she will not immediately seek to harm them.", - "If the characters disregard the warnings and join {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in the search for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, they will finally earn the sphinx's wrath; this causes both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to attack them. See '{@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]}' in Chapter 10." + "If the characters disregard the warnings and join {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} in the search for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, they will finally earn the sphinx's wrath; this causes both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to attack them. See '{@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SandsOfDoom|10|Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]}' in Chapter 10." ] } ] @@ -14040,10 +14341,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Search for the Divine Relics", + "page": 145, "entries": [ - "Alongside the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations and abilities of ten {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, powerful artifacts the characters must seek to stand a chance against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The sphinx will warn them that not all relics can be retrieved, as time is limited, so the party should prioritize their search wisely. At a minimum, each character should possess a relic before facing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or their defeat is assured. This is the characters' {@b primary objective} in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "Alongside the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} reveals the locations and abilities of ten {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, powerful artifacts the characters must seek to stand a chance against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The sphinx will warn them that not all relics can be retrieved, as time is limited, so the party should prioritize their search wisely. At a minimum, each character should possess a relic before facing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or their defeat is assured. This is the characters' {@b primary objective} in {@i Sands of Doom}.", "With her magic, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} imparts the knowledge presented in this section directly into the minds of each character, provided they are willing. They are then able to visualize the vivid image of each relic and immediately learn the locations and details listed in this section.", - "The full descriptions can be found in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for you to reference.", + "The full descriptions can be found in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14} for you to reference.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -14054,7 +14356,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Using the Path of [Erudition]", "entries": [ - "If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will similarly convey the importance of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and will urge each character to acquire one before the final confrontation. Unfortunately however, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to find these artifacts through their own efforts." + "If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} will similarly convey the importance of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, and will urge each character to acquire one before the final confrontation. Unfortunately however, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to find these artifacts through their own efforts." ] } ] @@ -14069,6 +14371,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ankh of Life", + "page": 145, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14108,6 +14411,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Crook of Law", + "page": 145, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14154,6 +14458,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "page": 145, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14193,6 +14498,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "page": 145, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14205,7 +14511,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Location", "entries": [ - "Wielded by {@creature Hamza, The Pharaoh's Envoy|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, newly forged High Priest, recently gifted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} for his loyal service. As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s envoy, he will soon seek out all who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Any who defy the Pharaoh's call will then be hunted without mercy. Flaunt any relic you seize, and the envoy will come for you. Fail this, and you will face him at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + "Wielded by {@creature Hamza, The Pharaoh's Envoy|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, newly forged High Priest, recently gifted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} for his loyal service. As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s envoy, he will soon seek out all who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Any who defy the Pharaoh's call will then be hunted without mercy. Flaunt any relic you seize, and the envoy will come for you. Fail this, and you will face him at the Siege of Al'Kirat." ] }, { @@ -14239,6 +14545,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Hand of Brass", + "page": 145, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14251,7 +14558,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Location", "entries": [ - "Wielded by Hakkari, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, entombed within the catacombs of his ziggurat. Travel northwest of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, southwest of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, and you will find the sunken city\u2014devoured by undeath." + "Wielded by Hakkari, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, entombed within the catacombs of his ziggurat. Travel northwest of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, southwest of {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|6|The Wound}, and you will find the sunken city\u2014devoured by undeath." ] }, { @@ -14278,6 +14585,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14324,6 +14632,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mask of Opals", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14363,6 +14672,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14409,6 +14719,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14449,6 +14760,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ruby Eye", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14488,6 +14800,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "page": 146, "entries": [ { "type": "item", @@ -14531,6 +14844,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Slaying the Sphinx", + "page": 147, "entries": [ "This encounter serves as a potential epilogue for {@i Sands of Doom} and is balanced for a party of at least 11th level.", "Following the events at the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may seek to confront {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, particularly if they follow the Path of [Erudition]. If so, they may enter the Temple of Time one last time with the intent to bring about her end.", @@ -14538,8 +14852,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "page": 147, "entries": [ - "Inside the Temple of Time awaits {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), both prepared and fully expecting the character's arrival. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} still lives, and is on good terms with the sphinx, he is here to defend her.", + "Inside the Temple of Time awaits {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), both prepared and fully expecting the character's arrival. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} still lives, and is on good terms with the sphinx, he is here to defend her.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Bound Genies", @@ -14600,20 +14915,21 @@ ] } ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prophecy's Death", - "entries": [ - "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, her form dissolves into clay and golden blood. In her last moments, her voice echoes across the temple, \"{@i Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Do you remember how it ends?}\" before her form melts.", - "With her death, glowing motes of divine energy emerge from her golden blood and drift toward the characters. As the energy infuses them, each character may choose an ability score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest and permanently increase it by 2." - ] - }, + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Death", + "page": 147, + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, her form dissolves into clay and golden blood. In her last moments, her voice echoes across the temple, \"{@i Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Do you remember how it ends?}\" before her form melts.", + "With her death, glowing motes of divine energy emerge from her golden blood and drift toward the characters. As the energy infuses them, each character may choose an ability score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest and permanently increase it by 2.", { "type": "inset", "name": "Fight Against an Aru", "entries": [ - "This serves as the secret final encounter of the adventure and is designed to be extremely difficult. The group should be at least 11th level, each possessing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, accompanied by at least one powerful ally, and prepared to counter a variety of strategies. Even so, the battle can quickly turn deadly if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s wishes are not disrupted before they are fulfilled.", + "This serves as the secret final encounter of the adventure and is designed to be extremely difficult. The group should be at least 11th level, each possessing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, accompanied by at least one powerful ally, and prepared to counter a variety of strategies. Even so, the battle can quickly turn deadly if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s wishes are not disrupted before they are fulfilled.", "If you're confident in your player's abilities, consider starting the encounter with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s first {@spell Wish|XPHB} already fulfilled at the start of the first round of combat." ] } @@ -14624,13 +14940,15 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 148, "entries": [ - "The conclusion of this chapter opens the gates for the characters to explore the Wasteland and decide how they will confront the Anubian menace threatening Kirat. From this point forward, {@i Sands of Doom} transitions into an {@b openworld narrative}, allowing players to choose where they want to go and which {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wish to pursue.", - "The remaining chapters of {@i Sands of Doom} do not follow a set order. Instead, these chapters become relevant only when the characters explore the locations or storylines they describe. The sole exception is the final chapter, {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, which serves as the climactic end to the adventure.", - "See the '{@adventure What's Next?|SoD|5|What's Next?}' section further ahead for a short description of where the characters can go and where to find all of the relevant information you will need as they do.", + "The conclusion of this chapter opens the gates for the characters to explore the Wasteland and decide how they will confront the Anubian menace threatening Kirat. From this point forward, {@i Sands of Doom} transitions into an {@b openworld narrative}, allowing players to choose where they want to go and which {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} they wish to pursue.", + "The remaining chapters of {@i Sands of Doom} do not follow a set order. Instead, these chapters become relevant only when the characters explore the locations or storylines they describe. The sole exception is the final chapter, {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, which serves as the climactic end to the adventure.", + "See the '{@adventure What's Next?|SandsOfDoom|5|What's Next?}' section further ahead for a short description of where the characters can go and where to find all of the relevant information you will need as they do.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "page": 148, "entries": [ "With their meeting with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} complete, the characters are free to venture out and explore the lands of Kirat as they see fit.", "Provided the characters previously convinced the survivors to stay, they can secure passage on the flying vessel back to Al'Kirat. The journey to the city takes {@b 8 hours}.", @@ -14639,13 +14957,13 @@ "name": "Leaving Without the Skylark", "entries": [ "If the Skylark is unavailable, either because it already left for Al'Kirat or was destroyed by the Anubians, or if the characters simply choose not to board it, they will have to start their journey from the Southspire Mountains.", - "As the characters depart from the Temple of Time, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} equips them with enough provisions so they have 10 days worth of Traveling Supplies (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they lack a Hauler to carry the supplies, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} introduces them to one\u2014a {@creature Worg|XMM} named {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom}.", + "As the characters depart from the Temple of Time, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} equips them with enough provisions so they have 10 days worth of Traveling Supplies (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they lack a Hauler to carry the supplies, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} introduces them to one\u2014a {@creature Worg|XMM} named {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Hauler Xindra", "entries": [ "The worg offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} speaks {@language Common|XPHB} and {@language Abyssal|XPHB}.", - "If the characters are uncertain where to head next, {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} suggests the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}\u2014a small trade outpost in the Wasteland. It's an ideal spot to rest, gather information, and replenish supplies. The journey to Zarai takes roughly 5 days at a Fast Pace.", + "If the characters are uncertain where to head next, {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} suggests the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}\u2014a small trade outpost in the Wasteland. It's an ideal spot to rest, gather information, and replenish supplies. The journey to Zarai takes roughly 5 days at a Fast Pace.", "While {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom} acts as a Hauler, she is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and is unable to assist the characters in combat." ] }, @@ -14673,14 +14991,16 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Fate of the Skylark", + "page": 148, "entries": [ - "If the Skylark is forced to take flight before repairs are complete\u2014such as if the characters choose the Path of [Erudition] or [Benevolence] at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014it sustains catastrophic damage upon landing in Al'Kirat. Although the crew and survivors are unharmed, the Skylark is left beyond repair.", - "If the Skylark was allowed to complete its repairs\u2014such as if the characters chose the Path of [Devotion] option at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SoD|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014the vessel lands safely in Al'Kirat with only minimal damage. In this case, it undergoes necessary repairs and improvements to reinforce its hull and will be ready to fly again in {@b Day 45}. If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], the Sultana grants them permission to use the vessel for their own purposes, so long as {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is the one who pilots it and it is returned safely before the siege begins." + "If the Skylark is forced to take flight before repairs are complete\u2014such as if the characters choose the Path of [Erudition] or [Benevolence] at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014it sustains catastrophic damage upon landing in Al'Kirat. Although the crew and survivors are unharmed, the Skylark is left beyond repair.", + "If the Skylark was allowed to complete its repairs\u2014such as if the characters chose the Path of [Devotion] option at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014the vessel lands safely in Al'Kirat with only minimal damage. In this case, it undergoes necessary repairs and improvements to reinforce its hull and will be ready to fly again in {@b Day 45}. If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], the Sultana grants them permission to use the vessel for their own purposes, so long as {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} is the one who pilots it and it is returned safely before the siege begins." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "What's Next?", + "page": 148, "entries": [ "From this point, {@i Sands of Doom} adopts an open-world format, giving players the freedom to choose where to go and what to do next. Which chapter comes next depends on the character's choices. Refer to the information below to determine which chapter you should prepare, based on where the characters choose to venture next.", { @@ -14690,16 +15010,16 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Going Back to Al'Kirat", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1} has all the information you need to handle the exploration of the city. It includes lore about the city, its locations, its inhabitants, and what the characters can do while they stay inside its walls. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SoD|2} gives you information on the badlands surrounding the city, and the different species that inhabit the region. You will also need this information to run sessions in the city.", - "The Veil and the Flame ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}) unravels the mystery behind a series of disappearances plaguing Al'Kirat. The chapter is primarily set in the city and concludes in a hideout located several miles south of the city. Enchanted Gala ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}) is set entirely within Al'Kirat." + "{@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1} has all the information you need to handle the exploration of the city. It includes lore about the city, its locations, its inhabitants, and what the characters can do while they stay inside its walls. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|2} gives you information on the badlands surrounding the city, and the different species that inhabit the region. You will also need this information to run sessions in the city.", + "The Veil and the Flame ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}) unravels the mystery behind a series of disappearances plaguing Al'Kirat. The chapter is primarily set in the city and concludes in a hideout located several miles south of the city. Enchanted Gala ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom|8}) is set entirely within Al'Kirat." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Staying in the Wasteland", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SoD|6} provides everything you need to know about the Wasteland, including its lore, special rules, notable locations, and rollable tables for events and encounters. A map of the region is also provided which highlights the major locations found on the cursed dunes. Several antagonists bearing {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} and {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, make special appearances as Wasteland Encounters in Chapter 6.", - "The Sunken City of Anan'Thul ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) can be found within the Wasteland. Kunaten Keep ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Kunaten Keep}) is also located there but remains inaccessible until Day 31, when the Anubian army sets off on its march toward Al'Kirat." + "{@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|6} provides everything you need to know about the Wasteland, including its lore, special rules, notable locations, and rollable tables for events and encounters. A map of the region is also provided which highlights the major locations found on the cursed dunes. Several antagonists bearing {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} and {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, make special appearances as Wasteland Encounters in Chapter 6.", + "The Sunken City of Anan'Thul ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9}) and the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}) can be found within the Wasteland. Kunaten Keep ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Kunaten Keep}) is also located there but remains inaccessible until Day 31, when the Anubian army sets off on its march toward Al'Kirat." ] } ] @@ -14708,18 +15028,18 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", "entries": [ - "Going forward, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} takes on a more passive role as an NPC whom the characters can approach with questions regarding the Anubians. The professor withdraws to the College of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat and spends the remainder of the adventure cataloging information about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and the Aru. He is frequently summoned to the Ruby Court, where he provides the Sultana and her generals with valuable insights into Anubian tactics and their military structure for the impending war.", - "If you like, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can take a more active role in the story by helping the characters locate the Sunken City of Anan'Thul in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} or by providing lore on the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. Additionally, you could have him participate in the war council of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} to provide important exposition on the Anubians that may be useful for the characters to know." + "Going forward, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} takes on a more passive role as an NPC whom the characters can approach with questions regarding the Anubians. The professor withdraws to the College of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat and spends the remainder of the adventure cataloging information about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and the Aru. He is frequently summoned to the Ruby Court, where he provides the Sultana and her generals with valuable insights into Anubian tactics and their military structure for the impending war.", + "If you like, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} can take a more active role in the story by helping the characters locate the Sunken City of Anan'Thul in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9} or by providing lore on the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}. Additionally, you could have him participate in the war council of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11} to provide important exposition on the Anubians that may be useful for the characters to know." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Alacrity", "entries": [ - "The captain of the Skylark hails from a prominent family of sorcerers deeply tied to Al'Kirat's military. Once preparations for war begin, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} swiftly joins her family to prepare for the city's defense. She can serve as the characters' liaison in matters of war and the one who invites them to the first war council at the start of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}.", + "The captain of the Skylark hails from a prominent family of sorcerers deeply tied to Al'Kirat's military. Once preparations for war begin, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} swiftly joins her family to prepare for the city's defense. She can serve as the characters' liaison in matters of war and the one who invites them to the first war council at the start of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}.", "If the Skylark ever soars again (see 'Fate of the Skylark'), it is {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who takes the helm, even if it means embarking on a suicide mission\u2014so fierce is her sense of duty.", - "If the characters uncover {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s secret (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}) and share it with {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, she joins their efforts to stop him, driven by her history as his former student to make things right. If Rashid is then defeated, it would be {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who would become the new Vizier of Al'Kirat\u2014unless a wizard among the characters is willing to accept the position.", - "The characters will have a chance to fight at her side and save her from Anubians during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the '{@adventure Wall Breach!|SoD|11|Wall Breach!}' encounter." + "If the characters uncover {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s secret (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}) and share it with {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, she joins their efforts to stop him, driven by her history as his former student to make things right. If Rashid is then defeated, it would be {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} who would become the new Vizier of Al'Kirat\u2014unless a wizard among the characters is willing to accept the position.", + "The characters will have a chance to fight at her side and save her from Anubians during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the '{@adventure Wall Breach!|SandsOfDoom|11|Wall Breach!}' encounter." ] }, { @@ -14742,10 +15062,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "page": 149, "entries": [ "Time progresses in {@i Sands of Doom}, and soon, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will march to Al'Kirat with a terrifying army. {@b The characters have 60 days before the Siege of Al'Kirat begins} and they must make the most out of their time to explore the Wasteland and accomplish their objectives.", "From this point forward, you must keep track of the passage of time. It's not just a matter of knowing when the siege will commence, but certain events that take place in the remaining chapters will be influenced by how much time has passed.", - "The first morning after the characters leave the Temple of Time is considered {@b Day 1}. Count each subsequent day by adding to this number, making the next day Day 2, then Day 3, and so on. Consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for a timeline of special events in {@i Sands of Doom}, categorized by day.", + "The first morning after the characters leave the Temple of Time is considered {@b Day 1}. Count each subsequent day by adding to this number, making the next day Day 2, then Day 3, and so on. Consult {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom|12} for a timeline of special events in {@i Sands of Doom}, categorized by day.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Optional: Milestone Tracking", @@ -14757,7 +15078,7 @@ "name": "Enchanted Gala (Chapter 8)", "entries": [ "If you're using the Milestone Tracking method, you are expected to roll a {@dice 1d4} at this moment, as soon as the characters leave the Temple of Time. The result determines the number of weeks that remain before invitations to the Enchanted Gala are sent. Once they are sent, you will roll another {@dice 1d4} to determine the number of weeks before the gala begins.", - "See {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} for more about the gala and its auction." + "See {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} for more about the gala and its auction." ] } ] @@ -14767,6 +15088,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 149, "entries": [ "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they level up upon leaving the Temple of Time. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." ] @@ -14778,6 +15100,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland", + "page": 150, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -14787,7 +15110,7 @@ } }, "{@i Sands of Doom} now transitions into an open-world adventure; meaning the characters no longer have a single direct path to follow in order to reach their goal. A large army of Anubians is gathering at Kunaten Keep and will soon march upon the city of Al'Kirat. What the characters choose to do with their time is up to them, but they must be prepared to face the wrath of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} when the death bells toll and his army reaches the city.", - "The characters can now focus on gathering allies, eliminating their enemies, collecting {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, or following the whims of the wind. Yet, no matter their choice, they will have to traverse the Wasteland. As such, this chapter provides everything you will need to manage the unique locations and encounters they can find in the dunes.", + "The characters can now focus on gathering allies, eliminating their enemies, collecting {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, or following the whims of the wind. Yet, no matter their choice, they will have to traverse the Wasteland. As such, this chapter provides everything you will need to manage the unique locations and encounters they can find in the dunes.", "Here is a brief summary of the chapter:", { "type": "list", @@ -14824,25 +15147,28 @@ }, "All of the content found in this chapter is balanced for a party of four characters of 5th to 8th level.", { - "type": "section", + "type": "entries", "name": "Marking Locations", + "page": 150, "entries": [ "When running {@i Sands of Doom}, players are meant to be shown a version of the world map with no locations marked within the Wasteland, which you can find at the end of the book. This underscores the limited and unreliable documentation of the area, requiring the characters to explore it in order to uncover its locations. In other words, even if they have an idea of where a site might be, they will need to navigate the dunes in order to find it.", - "Some important locations, such as the Sunken City of Anan'Thul (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}) and the Oasis of Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}), have predetermined locations. When the characters are one hexagon away from these locations (about 2 miles), you can reveal their placement on the world map. Other locations are discovered randomly, either through random encounters as per the rules in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section, or placed by you as the situation demands. The hexagon where the characters encounter these places becomes their fixed location on the map. Many of these locations come with specific instructions on when to mark them. However, you have the flexibility to add anything interesting the characters find during their travels to the map, allowing them to revisit these places whenever they wish to." + "Some important locations, such as the Sunken City of Anan'Thul (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9}) and the Oasis of Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}), have predetermined locations. When the characters are one hexagon away from these locations (about 2 miles), you can reveal their placement on the world map. Other locations are discovered randomly, either through random encounters as per the rules in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom|6|Random Encounters} section, or placed by you as the situation demands. The hexagon where the characters encounter these places becomes their fixed location on the map. Many of these locations come with specific instructions on when to mark them. However, you have the flexibility to add anything interesting the characters find during their travels to the map, allowing them to revisit these places whenever they wish to." ] }, { "type": "section", "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "page": 151, "entries": [ "Refer to 'The Desert of Kirat' map below for a view of the lands of Kirat, with an emphasis on the Great Wasteland. This section provides detailed descriptions for all of the nonchapter specific locations marked on the map.", "Some locations feature a 'Quick Encounter' section. These optional events are designed to offer a quick setup for a combat encounter if the characters find themselves near the area. If an encounter isn't appropriate at the time, you can easily skip it.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "page": 151, "entries": [ "In a small valley lies the entrance to a hidden green grove found underground. This is the grove of a young dryad named Ashae, who has been experimenting with methods to cleanse the Wasteland through the use of blood.", - "The characters can visit the grove as part of the events that unfold in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. For a detailed description of the grove and the dryad Ashae, see '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove}'.", + "The characters can visit the grove as part of the events that unfold in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}. For a detailed description of the grove and the dryad Ashae, see '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom|10|Ashae's Grove}'.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -14860,6 +15186,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Blackstone Gorge", + "page": 151, "entries": [ "Blackstone Gorge is encircled by blackened mountains that enclose a raging perpetual storm. This storm is fueled by billowing black smoke emanating from Mount Khalazaar, a large volcano on the eastern end of the ring of mountains. Lightning endlessly courses through the dark tempest.", { @@ -14896,6 +15223,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Center Spire", + "page": 152, "entries": [ "Like the sting of an earthen god, a massive pillar of rock juts out from the ground at the center of the Wasteland. The spire is wider at the base, growing thinner as it climbs into the sky. The base measures 10 miles in length and the spire rises a total of 6,000 feet (about 1.2 miles).", "Center Spire is tall enough that it can be seen from any location within the Wasteland, so long as they have an unobstructed view of the massive structure in the distance. Because of its size and location, caravans use Center Spire as a navigational tool, comparing its location with other landmarks around them to determine the direction they are traveling while in the Wasteland.", @@ -14925,7 +15253,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", "entries": [ - "Dozens of identical obelisks circle the base of the spire, 2 miles away from its base. Each of these 30-foot tall stone monuments stand on a 10-foot tall stepped platform. These are considered Obelisks of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}).", + "Dozens of identical obelisks circle the base of the spire, 2 miles away from its base. Each of these 30-foot tall stone monuments stand on a 10-foot tall stepped platform. These are considered Obelisks of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}).", "Inscribed on the obelisks is a warning written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}, {@language Dwarvish|XPHB}, {@language Primordial|XPHB}, and {@language Celestial|XPHB}. The warning reads:", { "type": "quote", @@ -14968,7 +15296,7 @@ "name": "Ferrus, the Dao", "entries": [ "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is, in truth, a powerful {@creature Dao|XMM} named {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}, forcibly transformed into a monstrous being by the Aru to reshape the land according to their desires. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s faint, hate-filled whispers emanating from the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} during combat.", - "When the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a character can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures}) to draw {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence from the monster directly into the lamp. The process takes 1 minute to complete.", + "When the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a character can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom|10|Fabled Treasures}) to draw {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence from the monster directly into the lamp. The process takes 1 minute to complete.", "Once {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom}'s essence is fully contained within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}'s form collapses into ashes and dust." ] } @@ -15012,7 +15340,7 @@ "name": "Manticores", "entries": [ "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} dwell in the many ledges and caves found throughout Center Spire, being some of the only flying creatures in the desert strong enough to fly through the powerful gusts of air of the area. Many of the {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} that live on the higher sections of the spire have gone deaf after years of living through the endless screeching noise.", - "Characters climbing the spire will inevitably encounter one {@creature Manticore|XMM} that will attempt to intimidate them into giving up some of their metal. In such a case, you can run the 'Manticore' encounter found in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} section. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} searching for reinforcements in Center Spire return with twice the usual number of reinforcements as described in the encounter." + "Characters climbing the spire will inevitably encounter one {@creature Manticore|XMM} that will attempt to intimidate them into giving up some of their metal. In such a case, you can run the 'Manticore' encounter found in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom|6|Random Encounters} section. {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} searching for reinforcements in Center Spire return with twice the usual number of reinforcements as described in the encounter." ] } ] @@ -15035,8 +15363,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "The Moonstone Cloak", "entries": [ - "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), floats invisibly 30 feet above the summit of Center Spire. Any creature not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that physically touches the cloak immediately becomes attuned to it.", - "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} could function as beacons to amplify and extend the restorative magic of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening. The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} was specifically positioned here to fulfill that role and its location is known to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}." + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), floats invisibly 30 feet above the summit of Center Spire. Any creature not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} that physically touches the cloak immediately becomes attuned to it.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} could function as beacons to amplify and extend the restorative magic of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} during the Great Awakening. The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom} was specifically positioned here to fulfill that role and its location is known to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, { @@ -15073,9 +15401,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Desiccated Flats", + "page": 154, "entries": [ "During the time of ancient Anubia, this area was filled with great salt lakes. They have since dried completely. Today, the salt that once dissolved in the water encrusts the floor of these large depressions, forming thick layers of white, crunchy sediments. The remains of ancient ships, half-buried in the flats, serve as lairs for dangerous monsters.", - "Within one of these half-buried ships lies the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. For more details, refer to '{@adventure Malicia's Lair|SoD|6|Malicia's Lair}' below.", + "Within one of these half-buried ships lies the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. For more details, refer to '{@adventure Malicia's Lair|SandsOfDoom|6|Malicia's Lair}' below.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -15093,8 +15422,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Eastspire Mountains", + "page": 154, "entries": [ - "These mountains mark the eastern border of Kirat. The dunes beyond them is regarded as dangerous and unexplored territory (see {@adventure Sands of No Return|SoD|6|Sands of No Return}). {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} and Fang Dragons roost throughout the mountains, but are only aggressive to those who climb into their domain.", + "These mountains mark the eastern border of Kirat. The dunes beyond them is regarded as dangerous and unexplored territory (see {@adventure Sands of No Return|SandsOfDoom|6|Sands of No Return}). {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} and Fang Dragons roost throughout the mountains, but are only aggressive to those who climb into their domain.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -15102,7 +15432,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quick Encounter", "entries": [ - "Characters traveling near the mountains spot two {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} fighting in the air over territory. Suddenly, a terrifying {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) appears, scaring the {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} away. The {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} glares at the characters before flying off. If the party continues to remain in the area, they are attacked by two hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + "Characters traveling near the mountains spot two {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} fighting in the air over territory. Suddenly, a terrifying {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) appears, scaring the {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} away. The {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} glares at the characters before flying off. If the party continues to remain in the area, they are attacked by two hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})." ] } ] @@ -15111,14 +15441,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Black Company Hideout (Oasis)", "entries": [ - "The hideout of the Black Company, a dangerous band of brigands. The location and the bandits that dwell in it are described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + "The hideout of the Black Company, a dangerous band of brigands. The location and the bandits that dwell in it are described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Lunar Shrine (Oasis)", "entries": [ - "An ancient shrine dedicated to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The shrine is described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}." + "An ancient shrine dedicated to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The shrine is described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}." ] } ] @@ -15126,6 +15456,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Fanged Mountains", + "page": 154, "entries": [ "These mountains divide Kirat from the northern stretches of the Wasteland and the distant human kingdoms to the north. An unnatural dryness renders its valleys untraversable, forming large pillars of salt that rise from the ground and desiccating any creature that ventures through them.", "Thousands of {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} roost atop the mountains, seemingly immune to the dangerous withering valleys found within." @@ -15134,15 +15465,17 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "page": 154, "entries": [ - "A fortified Kirati settlement in the Wasteland. The location is described in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}, and at the end of this chapter." + "A fortified Kirati settlement in the Wasteland. The location is described in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}, {@adventure Chapter 5|SandsOfDoom|5}, and at the end of this chapter." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Malicia's Lair", + "page": 155, "entries": [ - "A ship sunken amidst the salt flats of the Wasteland. This is the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. Characters that wish to hunt or speak with the dragon can do so by coming here.", + "A ship sunken amidst the salt flats of the Wasteland. This is the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|XMM}. Characters that wish to hunt or speak with the dragon can do so by coming here.", "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has repurposed a merchant vessel as her lair, an ancient ship that once sailed the waters from which these salt flats emerged thousands of years ago. Half of the ship protrudes above the sand, while the other half is buried beneath. The entrance is a large hole the dragon bored into the deck using her Acid Breath feature.", "See the battlemap 'Malicia's Lair' found below for the layout of the ship and its immediate surroundings.", { @@ -15211,21 +15544,21 @@ "entries": [ "On a roll of 26-75 (see 'Who is Home'), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has sent a powerful battlegroup of gnolls in search of the dragon. The battlegroup is currently on top of the ship, walking around the deck and searching for different openings throughout the hull of the vessel. They know {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} lairs within the salt flats but are unsure if this is her lair.", "The battlegroup consists of one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}, one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. If the characters are 7th level or higher, the battlegroup includes an additional {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} and an {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}.", - "The Anubians threateningly question the characters about the black dragon's whereabouts (using the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell), before commanding them to leave. They grow hostile if the characters visibly carry {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} or refuse to leave." + "The Anubians threateningly question the characters about the black dragon's whereabouts (using the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell), before commanding them to leave. They grow hostile if the characters visibly carry {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} or refuse to leave." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "The Anubians were sent to invite the dragon to meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who demands her allegiance and assistance in the attack on Al'Kirat. The gnolls wait in her lair until she returns {@dice 1d4} hours later. After speaking with them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} agrees to a meeting with the Pharaoh. The next day, she flies to meet {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in his encampment ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). There, she affirms her loyalty but refuses to attack the city. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, mad from the influence of the Will, designates {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as an enemy of the Empire\u2014to be hunted and killed." + "The Anubians were sent to invite the dragon to meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who demands her allegiance and assistance in the attack on Al'Kirat. The gnolls wait in her lair until she returns {@dice 1d4} hours later. After speaking with them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} agrees to a meeting with the Pharaoh. The next day, she flies to meet {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in his encampment ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). There, she affirms her loyalty but refuses to attack the city. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, mad from the influence of the Will, designates {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} as an enemy of the Empire\u2014to be hunted and killed." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", "entries": [ - "The meeting between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already happened. The Anubians were sent to slay the dragon and reclaim the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. If the characters engage the Anubians in combat, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} fatefully appears at the beginning of the second round to assist them. If the characters do not intervene and hide, the Anubians set up an ambush for the dragon. She arrives {@dice 1d4} hours later and, provided the party does not intervene, falls victim to the attack, where she is killed and her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} taken." + "The meeting between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already happened. The Anubians were sent to slay the dragon and reclaim the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}. If the characters engage the Anubians in combat, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} fatefully appears at the beginning of the second round to assist them. If the characters do not intervene and hide, the Anubians set up an ambush for the dragon. She arrives {@dice 1d4} hours later and, provided the party does not intervene, falls victim to the attack, where she is killed and her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} taken." ] } ] @@ -15263,7 +15596,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Map of Kirat", "entries": [ - "The map is filled with scribbles, circles, and Arrows pointing at different locations within the Wasteland; the map marks {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s attempt at searching for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})." + "The map is filled with scribbles, circles, and Arrows pointing at different locations within the Wasteland; the map marks {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}'s attempt at searching for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10})." ] }, { @@ -15271,7 +15604,7 @@ "name": "Experimented Scorpion", "entries": [ "The {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} has had its pincers severed, its body is chained to the ground and its tail is bound in place. Its tail is positioned over containers which are designed to drain its poison into a set of vials under it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has experimented feeding the creature undead flesh, and then testing for any alterations to the scorpion's natural venom. The macabre experiment has turned the beast into a Monstrosity and has given it an evil disposition. Its eyes have grown reddish in tone and its poison has manifested additional properties.", - "There are three full vials of the scorpion's tainted venom. Treat each of the vials as vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Wyvern Poison|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), except that those that fail the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against the poison have their maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reduced by an amount equal to the Poison damage. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + "There are three full vials of the scorpion's tainted venom. Treat each of the vials as vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Wyvern Poison|SandsOfDoom|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}), except that those that fail the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against the poison have their maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} reduced by an amount equal to the Poison damage. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -15308,7 +15641,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Scribbled Notes", "entries": [ - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has discovered that blood has the property to 'destroy' the Rust of the Wasteland (see '{@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}'). The notes on the table detail her experiments to uncover this property, which involved the exsanguination of many animals. Among these notes are also records of the dragon's experiments with the jerboa in the room." + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has discovered that blood has the property to 'destroy' the Rust of the Wasteland (see '{@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom|2|Red Sand}'). The notes on the table detail her experiments to uncover this property, which involved the exsanguination of many animals. Among these notes are also records of the dragon's experiments with the jerboa in the room." ] }, { @@ -15384,6 +15717,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Northspire Mountains", + "page": 157, "entries": [ "These mountains were once sacred to the Anubians and served as a place where pilgrims could speak directly to the Aru. The area is filled with the ruins of Anubian temples, sealed tombs, and destroyed settlements. The Will of the Sands holds great dominion over the region and frequent sandstorms often make it difficult for creatures to approach the mountains.", { @@ -15393,7 +15727,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quick Encounter", "entries": [ - "Characters approaching the mountains encounter two skeletal {@creature Hook Horror|XMM|Hook Horrors} and {@dice 1d4} skeletal {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}. Controlled by the Will of the Sands, these Undead versions attack without mercy. A {@adventure flaying sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms} arrives midway through the encounter." + "Characters approaching the mountains encounter two skeletal {@creature Hook Horror|XMM|Hook Horrors} and {@dice 1d4} skeletal {@creature Quaggoth|XMM|Quaggoths}. Controlled by the Will of the Sands, these Undead versions attack without mercy. A {@adventure flaying sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|6|Sandstorms} arrives midway through the encounter." ] } ] @@ -15403,6 +15737,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "page": 157, "entries": [ "Zarai, a small settlement of Kirati tieflings, lies deep in the heart of the Wasteland. Once a thriving settlement, Zarai has diminished in size and now struggles to sustain itself as it once did, relying heavily on caravans passing through for supplies.", { @@ -15430,7 +15765,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Militia", "entries": [ - "If the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} faces an attack, it can rally a defense force comprising 10 {@creature Tribal Warrior|MM|Tribal Warriors} [{@creature Warrior Infantry|XMM|Warriors Infantry}] and 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}]." + "If the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} faces an attack, it can rally a defense force comprising 10 {@creature Tribal Warrior|MM|Tribal Warriors} [{@creature Warrior Infantry|XMM|Warriors Infantry}] and 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} [{@creature Warrior Veteran|XMM|Warrior Veterans}]." ] }, { @@ -15480,7 +15815,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} (LE male {@creature Ogre|XMM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here.", "The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for ogres. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", - "When the characters pass through Zarai, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} offers his services as a Hauler to assist with carrying their supplies on their journeys (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SoD|2|Transporting Supplies}). Should any of the residents notice this, they will attempt to persuade the characters not to mistreat or enslave him but to provide him with a fair deal for his work.", + "When the characters pass through Zarai, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom} offers his services as a Hauler to assist with carrying their supplies on their journeys (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom|2|Transporting Supplies}). Should any of the residents notice this, they will attempt to persuade the characters not to mistreat or enslave him but to provide him with a fair deal for his work.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Roleplaying Zug Zug", @@ -15520,7 +15855,7 @@ "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", "entries": [ "A tall and ancient monument stands near the main square of the village. The white obelisk is adorned with Anubian hieroglyphics carved into its surface.", - "This is an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. The villagers are aware of its magical properties and have used its power sparingly over the years to cure diseases and heal their wounds. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} has 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber stored in his house, which he saves to use with the obelisk when needed." + "This is an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. The villagers are aware of its magical properties and have used its power sparingly over the years to cure diseases and heal their wounds. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} has 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber stored in his house, which he saves to use with the obelisk when needed." ] }, { @@ -15568,6 +15903,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sands of No Return", + "page": 159, "entries": [ "The Wasteland extends for hundreds of miles to the east. Its borders are patrolled by dangerous clans of xenophobic and superstitious centaurs who kill trespassers on sight. The orcs of O'grila have battled these centaurs for decades, vying for control over their verdant plateau. Occasionally, titanic sand worms can be seen roaming this region, and the orcs suspect that the centaurs have learned how to tame them.", { @@ -15587,9 +15923,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "page": 159, "entries": [ "The Issith River flows from the summit of the Twin Peaks of O'grila, through the Gray Forest, and into the Wasteland. The main river splits into several streams that travel through underground tunnels; as these tunnels near the overheated ground of Mount Khalazaar, the water heats into steam which bursts forth through cracks and geysers found throughout the region. The steam creates a hot mist that blankets the area, clouding vision and disorienting travelers. Constant orc in-fighting in the Gray Forest causes the Issith River to run heavy with blood, which naturally clears the red sand of the Wasteland wherever the river flows.", - "The Scalding Mists are always considered to be a zone of Extreme Heat (see {@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}). Additionally, visibility here is restricted to a range of 60 feet.", + "The Scalding Mists are always considered to be a zone of Extreme Heat (see {@adventure Extreme Heat|SandsOfDoom|6|Extreme Heat}). Additionally, visibility here is restricted to a range of 60 feet.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -15613,7 +15950,7 @@ "name": "Mirage, the Marid", "entries": [ "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|XMM} named {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's {@spell Wish|XPHB}.", - "As the {@spell Wish|XPHB} stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no {@spell Wish|XPHB} can undo another (see {@adventure Laws of a Wish|SoD|15|Laws of a Wish} on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}).", + "As the {@spell Wish|XPHB} stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a {@spell Wish|XPHB}, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no {@spell Wish|XPHB} can undo another (see {@adventure Laws of a Wish|SandsOfDoom|15|Laws of a Wish} on {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}).", "While shackled, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can do nothing but speak, and is {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a {@creature Harpy|XMM}, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact.", "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} spends her time humming her beautiful melodies, and any creature that submerges their head into the lake can hear them with perfect clarity. A character who hears her song may attempt to dive and follow it to the source by succeeding on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. When the characters first approach her, they are ambushed by a number of {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} equal to the number of characters present\u2014guardians to keep her imprisoned." ] @@ -15622,7 +15959,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Meeting Mirage", "entries": [ - "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can speak while underwater and offers the characters a {@spell Wish|XPHB} if they can free her from her binds. She explains the unique condition required to break them. If they fail to do so, she tells them of the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}) and the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} found inside. To aid them, she allows one of the characters to tear off the precious gold necklace from her neck\u2014studded with sapphires and worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}\u2014and instructs them to trade it to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} in exchange for the lamp.", + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} can speak while underwater and offers the characters a {@spell Wish|XPHB} if they can free her from her binds. She explains the unique condition required to break them. If they fail to do so, she tells them of the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}) and the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} found inside. To aid them, she allows one of the characters to tear off the precious gold necklace from her neck\u2014studded with sapphires and worth 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}\u2014and instructs them to trade it to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} in exchange for the lamp.", "Though {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom|Mirage} knows the characters must find the two halves of the Scarab Key to locate the treasury, she has no knowledge of who currently possesses them." ] } @@ -15633,6 +15970,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "page": 160, "entries": [ "This mountain range shields the lush lands of O'grila from the spread of the Rust. As a result, O'grila has remained out of reach for the Will of the Sands.", "{@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are the sole inhabitants of the Southspire Mountains, having hunted all else in the region to extinction. Occasionally, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} fleeing from O'grila take refuge here, but they rarely survive for long before the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} find them.", @@ -15684,7 +16022,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Crown of Crystals", "entries": [ - "Floating within the grastric acid of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details on the relic, see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + "Floating within the grastric acid of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. For further details on the relic, see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] } ] @@ -15712,7 +16050,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "See {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + "See {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] }, { @@ -15764,13 +16102,15 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "page": 161, "entries": [ - "Once a thriving city of Anubia, it now lies half-sunken beneath the dunes. This location is described in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + "Once a thriving city of Anubia, it now lies half-sunken beneath the dunes. This location is described in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "The Wound", + "page": 161, "entries": [ "A massive chasm has torn open the ground between the two peaks of the Northspire Mountains, stretching 16 miles in length and descending to an unknown depth. This fissure was one of the original craters from which the Darakni launched their attack on the Anubian Empire, emerging as an endless swarm threatening to devour everything in their path. These dark depths lead to numerous underground tunnels the Darakni use to travel across the land.", "Swarms of insects fly and burrow throughout the area, nesting around large hives that rise from the ground like spires. Thousands of skeletons controlled by the Will of the Sands perpetually battle the monstrous insects.", @@ -15792,6 +16132,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Thornweald", + "page": 162, "entries": [ "A thornweald is an eerie, tangled labyrinth of vines and briars. Dense thickets of thorny vines weave together to form natural barriers, passages, tunnels, and canopies. Glades in the vines allow creatures to live within its embrace, while the spined walls protect them from predators and the canopies protect them from the sun.", "The thorny plants subsist by cutting and prickling those who pass through it. The blood they spill seeps into the ground, removing some of the Rust in the area, and allowing water to filter up to feed the plants.", @@ -15856,6 +16197,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "page": 162, "entries": [ "Millennia ago, this plateau bore witness to the moment when the Aru first arrived in this world. Once revered as the most sacred territory of the Anubians, the land now hosts a diverse population of orcs, ogres, cyclops, and hill giants, as well as the dinosaurs they tame. These varied communities are dispersed across the expanse, all nominally subjects of the Kingdom of O'grila. King Balorog, an aging orc warchief, rules over this kingdom with fragile authority, struggling to unify the disparate tribes that inhabit the plateau.", { @@ -15877,8 +16219,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Westspire Mountains", + "page": 162, "entries": [ - "For decades, these mountains have been a battleground for {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, and {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, all vying for dominance over the natural beasts that seek sanctuary here. Recently, scores of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have migrated here from the Southspire Mountains\u2014driven away by overpopulation and a healthy fear of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have struck a deal with a young dryad named Ashae (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}), allowing them to hunt the animals under her protection in exchange for the still-beating hearts of any humanoids they can capture." + "For decades, these mountains have been a battleground for {@creature Worg|XMM|Worgs}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, and {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, all vying for dominance over the natural beasts that seek sanctuary here. Recently, scores of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have migrated here from the Southspire Mountains\u2014driven away by overpopulation and a healthy fear of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}. These {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} have struck a deal with a young dryad named Ashae (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}), allowing them to hunt the animals under her protection in exchange for the still-beating hearts of any humanoids they can capture." ] } ] @@ -15886,10 +16229,11 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Random Encounters", + "page": 163, "entries": [ "This section presents a collection of encounters designed for the Wasteland. It includes encounters with people, beasts, and monsters that can be used for roleplay or for combat. It also includes interesting locations and treasures that the characters can find as they traverse the dunes.", "Encounters can happen either randomly or whenever you, as the GM, feel it is suitable. Generally speaking, one combat encounter every two days of travel and one interesting find every three to four days of travel is appropriate. Be mindful that characters will not be able to take {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB|Long Rests} while they are out traveling the Wasteland, so even Easy Difficulty encounters will risk taxing the party over a long journey.", - "To leave these encounters to chance instead of deciding them yourself, roll a {@dice 2d6} every day and consult the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table below. If the result is doubles (both dice showing the same number), an environmental hazard is in effect. If so, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. {@adventure Hazards|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazards} are described further ahead.", + "To leave these encounters to chance instead of deciding them yourself, roll a {@dice 2d6} every day and consult the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table below. If the result is doubles (both dice showing the same number), an environmental hazard is in effect. If so, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom} table. {@adventure Hazards|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazards} are described further ahead.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Wasteland Encounters", @@ -15931,6 +16275,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Creature Encounters", + "page": 163, "entries": [ "Each creature encounter has been balanced to be a Medium Difficulty encounter for characters of the specified level, unless otherwise noted.", "Encounters with a Varied Difficulty are designed with multiple difficulty levels in mind. For these encounters, you must select the option that correctly corresponds to the character's level.", @@ -15967,87 +16312,87 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}", + "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom|6|Lord Ammu}", "Varied" ], [ "2", - "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}", + "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth}", "8th" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Bulette|SoD|6|Bulettes}", + "{@adventure Bulette|SandsOfDoom|6|Bulettes}", "7th" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Water Elemental|SoD|6|Water Elemental}", + "{@adventure Water Elemental|SandsOfDoom|6|Water Elemental}", "7th" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Air Elemental|SoD|6|Air Elemental}", + "{@adventure Air Elemental|SandsOfDoom|6|Air Elemental}", "7th" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Mummy|SoD|6|Mummy}", + "{@adventure Mummy|SandsOfDoom|6|Mummy}", "Varied" ], [ "7-8", - "{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}", + "{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom|6|Orcs}", "Varied" ], [ "9-10", - "{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}", + "{@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom|6|Anubians}", "Varied" ], [ "11-12", - "{@adventure Beastfolk|SoD|6|Beastfolk}", + "{@adventure Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom|6|Beastfolk}", "Varied" ], [ "13", - "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SoD|6|Dinosaurs}", + "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SandsOfDoom|6|Dinosaurs}", "Varied" ], [ "14", - "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}", + "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}", "Varied" ], [ "15", - "{@adventure Wyverns|SoD|6|Wyverns}", + "{@adventure Wyverns|SandsOfDoom|6|Wyverns}", "6th" ], [ "16", - "{@adventure Manticores|SoD|6|Manticores}", + "{@adventure Manticores|SandsOfDoom|6|Manticores}", "6th" ], [ "17", - "{@adventure Ankhegs|SoD|6|Ankhegs}", + "{@adventure Ankhegs|SandsOfDoom|6|Ankhegs}", "5th" ], [ "18", - "{@adventure Perytons|SoD|6|Perytons}", + "{@adventure Perytons|SandsOfDoom|6|Perytons}", "5th" ], [ "19", - "{@adventure Bandits|SoD|6|Bandits}", + "{@adventure Bandits|SandsOfDoom|6|Bandits}", "5th" ], [ "20", - "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SoD|6|Wild Beasts}", + "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom|6|Wild Beasts}", "5th" ] ] @@ -16071,27 +16416,27 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}" + "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|6|Sandstorms}" ], [ "2", - "{@adventure Blowout|SoD|6|Blowout}" + "{@adventure Blowout|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}" + "{@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}" + "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SandsOfDoom|6|Extreme Heat}" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Mirage|SoD|6|Mirage}" + "{@adventure Mirage|SandsOfDoom|6|Mirage}" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Dunevine|SoD|6|Dunevine}" + "{@adventure Dunevine|SandsOfDoom|6|Dunevine}" ] ] }, @@ -16109,23 +16454,23 @@ "rows": [ [ "1-2", - "{@adventure Desert Herds|SoD|6|Desert Herds}" + "{@adventure Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom|6|Desert Herds}" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SoD|6|Hidden Oasis}" + "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom|6|Hidden Oasis}" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" + "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|6|Sand Spirits}" + "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|6|Sand Spirits}" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" + "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" ] ] } @@ -16163,8 +16508,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Air Elemental", + "page": 164, "entries": [ - "Among the elements, the Wasteland serves as an unexpectedly potent conduit for elemental air. When air currents of drastically different temperatures meet\u2014such as the collision of cold sea winds with the warm winds of the dunes\u2014powerful tornadoes are created. The immense destructive force of these tornadoes occasionally opens fleeting rifts to the elemental plane of air, through which {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} emerge into the dunes. These elementals, enshrouded in cyclones of sand and Rust they cannot escape, are driven mad by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}.", + "Among the elements, the Wasteland serves as an unexpectedly potent conduit for elemental air. When air currents of drastically different temperatures meet\u2014such as the collision of cold sea winds with the warm winds of the dunes\u2014powerful tornadoes are created. The immense destructive force of these tornadoes occasionally opens fleeting rifts to the elemental plane of air, through which {@creature Air Elemental|XMM|Air Elementals} emerge into the dunes. These elementals, enshrouded in cyclones of sand and Rust they cannot escape, are driven mad by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -16173,7 +16519,7 @@ "name": "Running the Encounter", "entries": [ "The characters are attacked by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}, mad enough to believe it can escape its torment and return to the elemental plane of air by spilling enough blood.", - "The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} whips up sand and grit from the dunes, forming a small, contained sandstorm around itself. This sandstorm has a 20-foot radius centered on the air elemental. Within this radius, the area is considered a 'flaying sandstorm' {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}. The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} can see through the sandstorm as if it were not there. Creatures inside the sandstorm have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all Melee attacks against the {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}.", + "The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} whips up sand and grit from the dunes, forming a small, contained sandstorm around itself. This sandstorm has a 20-foot radius centered on the air elemental. Within this radius, the area is considered a 'flaying sandstorm' {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard}. The {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} can see through the sandstorm as if it were not there. Creatures inside the sandstorm have {@variantrule Disadvantage|XPHB} on all Melee attacks against the {@creature Air Elemental|XMM}.", "Characters who notice the small sandstorm approaching in the distance can make a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to identify it as unnatural. A {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) or {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that the sandstorm is caused by an {@creature Air Elemental|XMM} at its center. Those who understand {@language Primordial|XPHB} can hear the elemental's anguished cries, repeatedly screaming: \"{@i Blood shall set me free!}\"" ] } @@ -16184,6 +16530,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ankhegs", + "page": 164, "entries": [ "{@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are driven to hunt in packs to defend themselves against the more powerful {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} that patrol their territories. As they are not naturally inclined to pack behavior, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are often greedy and snappy with each other. When an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} captures prey, it typically abandons its companions to eat alone. If a victim falls between two {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, they might either fight over the meal or play tugof- war with the corpse until it splits, each {@creature Ankheg|XMM} taking its share.", "Preferring to live in underground tunnels, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} favor hunting in areas where they can easily burrow, which does not include sand. When encountering {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, assume that the surrounding terrain is craggy. Tunnels created by {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are traversable and can be used to track them if they flee, but these tunnels collapse within {@dice 1d4} hours.", @@ -16205,6 +16552,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Anubians", + "page": 165, "entries": [ "Gnoll battlegroups from the Anubian army march from the east, originating from Kunaten Keep and spreading in all directions.", "These Anubians are defined by their strategic skill. Far more than a coalition of simple gnolls, they are a highly trained and experienced military force. As the adventure progresses and the characters gain notoriety among the Anubians, the gnolls will develop strategies to counter their abilities. For example, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics} might use {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on characters who rely on enchantments while scouts will be cautious of fast characters they know can easily reach them.", @@ -16222,7 +16570,7 @@ ] }, "Frontliners such as footmen and brutes form phalanxes to prevent enemies from reaching the backline, while benefiting from their Pack Tactics feature. Ranged attackers target the weakest foes they can see, while staying clear of melee combat. Anubian training regimens emphasize targeting flying enemies; rogues use bolas to restrain these targets, while all spellcasters focus on them with their magic.", - "The Anubians react with hostility if they know the characters to be enemies, or if they opently display {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Otherwise, the Anubians simply threaten characters to stay out of their way.", + "The Anubians react with hostility if they know the characters to be enemies, or if they opently display {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Otherwise, the Anubians simply threaten characters to stay out of their way.", "Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what the battlegroup is doing: (1) scouting the nearest marked location on the map, (2) searching or hunting for the characters, (3) distracted while camping for the day, or (4) hungry and hunting for food.", { "type": "entries", @@ -16305,6 +16653,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bandits", + "page": 165, "entries": [ "Bandits living in the dunes are almost always human. Many were either exiled from their homelands for crimes they committed or came as part of organized criminal efforts to ambush Kirati caravans transporting magical treasure from Anubian ruins. Either way, the Anubian awakening has drastically reduced the number of caravans passing through the Wasteland. With nothing to plunder, these bandits are starving for supplies.", "Desperation and hunger drives these bandits to attack any group of travelers they meet, even if they are well defended.", @@ -16335,6 +16684,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Beastfolk", + "page": 166, "entries": [ "Although much of the Wasteland is barren, the land is vast and inhabited by a diverse array of native demihuman species that roam its deserts and fight for survival. Unless provoked, these beastfolk prefer not to antagonize the characters.", "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} seek information and {@item Gold|XDMG}, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", @@ -16367,7 +16717,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Minotaurs and Harpies", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} of the Mok'Tar clan and the {@creature Harpy|SandsOfDoom|Harpies} of the Arrakia tribes have been trying to form an alliance with the {@creature Peryton|SandsOfDoom|Perytons} of the Wasteland to fight against Al'Kirat. These beastfolk typically meet atop the mountains of the region. In this encounter, the beastfolk are returning from a disappointing meeting. The perytons, having recently struck a deal with a {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} (see {@adventure Ashae's Grove|SoD|10|Ashae's Grove (Oasis)}), are well-fed and content, leaving them uninterested in warring against a city." + "The {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} of the Mok'Tar clan and the {@creature Harpy|SandsOfDoom|Harpies} of the Arrakia tribes have been trying to form an alliance with the {@creature Peryton|SandsOfDoom|Perytons} of the Wasteland to fight against Al'Kirat. These beastfolk typically meet atop the mountains of the region. In this encounter, the beastfolk are returning from a disappointing meeting. The perytons, having recently struck a deal with a {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} (see {@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom|10|Ashae's Grove (Oasis)}), are well-fed and content, leaving them uninterested in warring against a city." ] }, { @@ -16437,6 +16787,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bulettes", + "page": 166, "entries": [ "{@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes} are the apex predators of the Wasteland, roaming wherever they please and devouring whatever they encounter. All creatures flee in terror at the sight of a {@creature Bulette|XMM}. Even those who could band together to defeat one know better than to try, understanding that the terrifying creature cannot be intimidated and will fight to the death, leaving destruction in its wake.", "The arrival of a bulette in an area resembles an apocalyptic event. Earthquakes shake the ground, sinkholes open across the landscape, dunes collapse into landslides, rock formations crack and shatter, and the screeching sound of the monstrosity can be heard rumbling from below.", @@ -16459,6 +16810,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dinosaurs", + "page": 167, "entries": [ "The dinosaurs that roam the Wasteland are those that have unwillingly broken free from their masters. Their orc riders may have perished in battle, or they might have been set free for being too aggressive or growing too old. Trained from birth to fight anything that is not an orc, ogre, or giant, these dinosaurs struggle to resist this instinct.", "These dinosaurs resemble birds more than reptiles, with brightly colored feathers and long tails adorned with plumage that forms intricate designs and shapes.", @@ -16525,8 +16877,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Gorgoroth", + "page": 167, "entries": [ - "Known as the 'Devourer of Orcs', {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is a massive and monstrous {@creature Peryton|XMM}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is described in the {@adventure Valley of Moving Shadows|SoD|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "Known as the 'Devourer of Orcs', {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is a massive and monstrous {@creature Peryton|XMM}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} is described in the {@adventure Valley of Moving Shadows|SandsOfDoom|6|Southspire Mountains}.", "Those discovered by the sadistic {@creature Peryton|XMM} are attacked, not for food or territory, but for entertainment. One of her favorite pastimes is to {@action Grapple|XPHB} humanoids and watch them scream as she lifts them into the sky. She then drops them from an altitude that breaks their bones and causes excruciating pain\u2014but does not kill them. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} leaves her victims to writhe in agony until the desert claims them.", { "type": "entries", @@ -16547,18 +16900,19 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Lord Ammu", + "page": 167, "entries": [ - "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire need not condescend to explore the lands under his rule. Using the power of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can take direct control over the body of one of his subjects. This ability allows him to observe and communicate across vast distances.", - "Upon learning that the characters possess one or more {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} dispatches scouts and hunters to track them down. When he finds them, he offers them a place in his army. Then, if rejected, he sends powerful battlegroups to eliminate them.", - "This encounter only transpires if the characters have at least one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} under their control. If they have none, reroll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table to get a different encounter.", + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire need not condescend to explore the lands under his rule. Using the power of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can take direct control over the body of one of his subjects. This ability allows him to observe and communicate across vast distances.", + "Upon learning that the characters possess one or more {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} dispatches scouts and hunters to track them down. When he finds them, he offers them a place in his army. Then, if rejected, he sends powerful battlegroups to eliminate them.", + "This encounter only transpires if the characters have at least one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} under their control. If they have none, reroll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table to get a different encounter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Running the Encounter", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched one of his loyal High Priests, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), to track and meet with the party. Fate has now brought him before the party.", - "Once he locates the characters, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} approaches them with an Anubian battlegroup under his command. Refer to the {@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians} encounter on this chapter to determine the composition of the battlegroup, as appropriate to the characters' level. Additionally, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds an Anubian slave in chains (use the statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}). The slave has manacles on its wrists and a metal neck brace connected to a chain which {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds.", - "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} maintains a veneer of civility and introduces himself as the Pharaoh's loyal vassal. He explains to the characters that the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess rightfully belong to the Anubian Empire and that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wishes to speak with them personally. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then offers a few unhelpful suggestions to prepare them for their audience with the Pharaoh, such as 'refraining from weeping in joy when beholding Ammu's divine presence' and to 'restrain themselves from kissing his feet.'", - "When ready, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} unshackles the slave and uses a special coin (see 'Treasure') to inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} that the characters are prepared to witness his magnificence. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} then employs the power of his {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to take complete control over the slave's body and uses it to communicate directly with the characters. The Pharaoh questions them about their goals and allegiances, and finally offers them a chance to join him. He declares that his new world will need skilled warriors to rule the kingdoms he will conquer, before offering those positions to the characters. In return, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} demands submission and obedience, with his first command being to assist him in the attack against Al'Kirat. If they accept, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invites them to meet him in person (see '{@adventure Lord Ammu's War Camp|SoD|13|Lord Ammu's War Camp}', on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). If they refuse, the enraged Pharaoh orders {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} to kill them, joining the battle through his possession.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has dispatched one of his loyal High Priests, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), to track and meet with the party. Fate has now brought him before the party.", + "Once he locates the characters, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} approaches them with an Anubian battlegroup under his command. Refer to the {@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom|6|Anubians} encounter on this chapter to determine the composition of the battlegroup, as appropriate to the characters' level. Additionally, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds an Anubian slave in chains (use the statistics of a {@creature Commoner|XMM}). The slave has manacles on its wrists and a metal neck brace connected to a chain which {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} maintains a veneer of civility and introduces himself as the Pharaoh's loyal vassal. He explains to the characters that the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} they possess rightfully belong to the Anubian Empire and that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wishes to speak with them personally. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then offers a few unhelpful suggestions to prepare them for their audience with the Pharaoh, such as 'refraining from weeping in joy when beholding Ammu's divine presence' and to 'restrain themselves from kissing his feet.'", + "When ready, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} unshackles the slave and uses a special coin (see 'Treasure') to inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} that the characters are prepared to witness his magnificence. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} then employs the power of his {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to take complete control over the slave's body and uses it to communicate directly with the characters. The Pharaoh questions them about their goals and allegiances, and finally offers them a chance to join him. He declares that his new world will need skilled warriors to rule the kingdoms he will conquer, before offering those positions to the characters. In return, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} demands submission and obedience, with his first command being to assist him in the attack against Al'Kirat. If they accept, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} invites them to meet him in person (see '{@adventure Lord Ammu's War Camp|SandsOfDoom|13|Lord Ammu's War Camp}', on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). If they refuse, the enraged Pharaoh orders {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} to kill them, joining the battle through his possession.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} and his battlegroup fight the characters if ordered to do so, but the High Priest will flee if the battle turns against him. At the beginning of the encounter, he uses an action to summon a mighty tree using the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}. When he decides to escape, he casts the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB}, linking this tree to another he created within the Anubian war camp. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} then enters the tree to escape." ] }, @@ -16569,14 +16923,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hamza Statistics", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage, and knows the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB} which he can cast once per day." + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage, and knows the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|XPHB} which he can cast once per day." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Treasure", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can claim if they defeat him and prevent his escape. He wears a tall and rectangular hat adorned with gold filigree worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, four small bracers made of beaten gold worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and twelve gold teeth worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} the characters can claim if they defeat him and prevent his escape. He wears a tall and rectangular hat adorned with gold filigree worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, four small bracers made of beaten gold worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and twelve gold teeth worth 10 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} holds a magical coin featuring the image of two sphinxes back-to-back. This is a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, but it can be used to talk with the holder of its twin for up to 1 minute." ] } @@ -16608,6 +16962,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Manticores", + "page": 168, "entries": [ "{@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} require something no other monstrous denizen of the dunes needs: iron. The {@creature Manticore|XMM}'s teeth, claws, and tail spikes are made of iron, which only grows when their diet is rich in the mineral. Because their bodies have evolved to require high quantities of iron to survive, manticores die without it.", "Intelligent enough to reason and capable of speech, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} threaten travelers carrying iron unless tributed a healthy supply of it. This is made easier by the fact that Manticores can smell iron from up to 60 feet away.", @@ -16630,6 +16985,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mummies", + "page": 168, "entries": [ "Severed from the light of the Aru and driven by a ravenous hunger, these mummies have emerged to scour the Wasteland.", "Mummies possess the ability to speak, but their overwhelming hunger leaves them obsessed with consuming life, unable to think of anything else. Deep inside, they yearn for the sweet release of true death from their eternal prison, compelling them to fight until death finally claims them.", @@ -16681,6 +17037,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Orcs", + "page": 169, "entries": [ "The Kingdom of O'grila is predominantly home to {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, along with a large number of {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, {@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM|Cyclops}, and {@creature Hill Giant|XMM|Hill Giants}. After the Anubians awaken at the end of Chapter 4, O'grila is the first to suffer their fury. The kingdom is invaded and large portions of its land quickly fall under gnoll control. Many of those conquered and subjugated are subsequently conscripted into the war effort against Al'Kirat.", "The thunderous screeches of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} now resound across the dunes, accompanied by the hoots and roars of the dinosaurs they ride and the earthshaking steps of the {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres} and Giants that march with them.", @@ -16733,8 +17090,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Perytons", + "page": 169, "entries": [ - "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the {@adventure Wasteland are described|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}.", + "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the {@adventure Wasteland are described|SandsOfDoom|2|Ecology of the Wastes}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -16752,6 +17110,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Water Elemental", + "page": 169, "entries": [ "Much like the water they are made of, {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} are often imprisoned deep under the red sands by the corruptive Rust that infuses the dunes, driving them to fury and madness. Sometimes they are able to break through to the surface, where they seek to drench themselves in blood to cleanse the Rust and ease their despair.", "The Rust within their bodies prevents these {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals} from maintaining their natural watery form, forcing them to adopt an earthen appearance that is anathema to their nature. This transformation makes them resemble something more akin to a mud or quicksand elemental. Though they function like\u2014and use the statblocks for\u2014traditional {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Water Elementals}, these beings loathe their form and long for freedom and purity.", @@ -16762,8 +17121,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Running the Encounter", "entries": [ - "This encounter always occurs in an area of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}. Whenever you roll for this encounter, a {@adventure Quicksand Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand} is included in addition to any other hazard at play. Furthermore, this encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling. If set to trigger while party is camping, it instead takes place the next time they travel. While traveling, have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}.", - "A {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} resides within the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, accompanied by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. These {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Elementals} aim to squeeze the blood from the characters to free themselves of the Rust that constrains them. The {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} attacks any creature that steps or falls into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}, but is unable to leave it. The mephits spread out, trying to claw and drag any nearby creatures into the {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand} if they can." + "This encounter always occurs in an area of {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}. Whenever you roll for this encounter, a {@adventure Quicksand Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand} is included in addition to any other hazard at play. Furthermore, this encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling. If set to trigger while party is camping, it instead takes place the next time they travel. While traveling, have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}.", + "A {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} resides within the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}, accompanied by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Mud Mephit|XMM|Mud Mephits}. These {@creature Water Elemental|XMM|Elementals} aim to squeeze the blood from the characters to free themselves of the Rust that constrains them. The {@creature Water Elemental|XMM} attacks any creature that steps or falls into the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}, but is unable to leave it. The mephits spread out, trying to claw and drag any nearby creatures into the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand} if they can." ] } ] @@ -16773,8 +17132,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Wild Beasts", + "page": 170, "entries": [ - "The natural beasts of the Wasteland rarely engage with large groups of humanoids, preferring instead to hunt weak or easy prey. Typically, something unusual must occur first for a group of hyenas or a swarm of snakes to attack an adventuring party. This could happen if the party gets too close or stumbles upon the beast's nest, if the beast acts in self-defense out of fear, or if the beast has learned to exploit a natural trap (like areas of {@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}) and has been successful at attacking those ensnared by them.", + "The natural beasts of the Wasteland rarely engage with large groups of humanoids, preferring instead to hunt weak or easy prey. Typically, something unusual must occur first for a group of hyenas or a swarm of snakes to attack an adventuring party. This could happen if the party gets too close or stumbles upon the beast's nest, if the beast acts in self-defense out of fear, or if the beast has learned to exploit a natural trap (like areas of {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}) and has been successful at attacking those ensnared by them.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -16801,7 +17161,7 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." ], [ "2", @@ -16822,6 +17182,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Will of the Sands", + "page": 170, "entries": [ "The Will of the Sands possesses the power to control any creature that dies in the Wasteland, as long as the red sand covers the creature's skeleton. This corruptive process is gradual, taking several weeks for the influence to penetrate the bones. Once tainted, nothing can break its hold.", "A skeleton under the control of the Will of the Sands has its bones stained a dark red color, and its eye sockets glow with a malevolent red light. It does not speak, surrender, or feel compassion. Its only objective is to make living creatures bleed so that their blood soaks into the red sand.", @@ -16844,6 +17205,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Wyvern", + "page": 170, "entries": [ "{@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} are fiercely territorial, marking their domains with their venom. This thick, tar-like substance smells foul to most creatures, but is particularly nauseating to other wyverns, often causing them to retch. In combat, whenever a wyvern attacks with its stinger, it releases this noxious tar from its stinger. The tar stains clothing with an incredibly pungent odor that is nearly impossible to remove. While this scent repels wyverns and other monsters, it attracts scavengers, who are drawn to the smell as it often signals the presence of corpses left behind by wyverns.", { @@ -16856,14 +17218,14 @@ "The characters spot a {@creature Wyvern|XMM} 500 feet high in the sky. Upon noticing the characters, the {@creature Wyvern|XMM} honks loudly before flying towards the party at top speed. The characters have about a minute before it reaches them, giving them some time to prepare, run, or hide. Since {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns} prefer not to fight while on the ground or enter places where they cannot fly, the characters can easily avoid the encounter by finding a cave or other form of cover.", "Any attempts made to avoid the encounter, such as a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find a cave, a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to hide, or a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to sprint for cover, require a {@dc 15} to succeed.", "The {@creature Wyvern|XMM} attacks the characters while flying, using the 10-foot range of its bite and stinger to reach creatures on the ground. If reduced below 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the wyvern retreats.", - "If a character was hit with the wyvern's stinger, they are now covered in a tar-like substance. Unless the contaminated materials are discarded, scavengers will be drawn to the scent. Next time you roll a {@adventure Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Creature Encounter}, replace the encounter with a large, hungry group of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} that tracks the characters. The grouping consists of two {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM|Giant Hyenas} and three {@creature Pack of Hyenas|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} circle and attack the party. They retreat once half their number are defeated." + "If a character was hit with the wyvern's stinger, they are now covered in a tar-like substance. Unless the contaminated materials are discarded, scavengers will be drawn to the scent. Next time you roll a {@adventure Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom|6|Creature Encounter}, replace the encounter with a large, hungry group of {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} that tracks the characters. The grouping consists of two {@creature Giant Hyena|XMM|Giant Hyenas} and three {@creature Pack of Hyenas|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} circle and attack the party. They retreat once half their number are defeated." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Treasure", "entries": [ - "Characters can extract vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} from the defeated {@creature Wyvern|XMM}. To do so, a character must make a single Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. A roll of 15-19 yields one dose of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG}, a roll of 20-24 yields two doses, and a roll of 25 or higher yields three doses. The effects of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} are described in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}." + "Characters can extract vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} from the defeated {@creature Wyvern|XMM}. To do so, a character must make a single Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. A roll of 15-19 yields one dose of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG}, a roll of 20-24 yields two doses, and a roll of 25 or higher yields three doses. The effects of {@item Wyvern Poison|XDMG} are described in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] } ] @@ -16875,11 +17237,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Interesting Finds", + "page": 171, "entries": [ "Unless specified otherwise, you can choose the time of day the characters encounter an Interesting Find.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Desert Herds", + "page": 171, "entries": [ "The characters spot a herd of animals crossing the Wasteland, seen from hundreds of feet away. To find out what kind of herd, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom} table.", "At times, it is important to highlight the natural fauna of the Wasteland, showing that despite all the death and struggle, life finds a way. These peaceful moments can be as impactful as any grand encounter. Characters may observe the herds, interact with them, or, if needed, hunt them.", @@ -16892,7 +17256,7 @@ "entries": [ "The herds are passive, even if spotted, but flee if approached. Herds with young might fight rather than to flee if threatened.", "Desert herds attract predators that hunt them. If you wish, you may introduce an additional encounter with such predators, either before or after the characters spot the herd. Suitable predators include {@creature Bulette|XMM|Bulettes}, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs}, Dinosaurs, {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores}, {@creature Wyvern|XMM|Wyverns}, {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs}, {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or human {@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}.", - "If a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled along with the herd, the hazard affects the animals rather than the characters. For instance, boars might rampage across the dunes to escape a sandstorm, or a few elephants might be trapped in a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} while the rest of the herd attempts to rescue them. Combining encounters together along with a hazard can create a dynamic atmosphere that helps bring the Wasteland to life, while also conveying the struggle for survival that all creatures face in the Wasteland." + "If a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled along with the herd, the hazard affects the animals rather than the characters. For instance, boars might rampage across the dunes to escape a sandstorm, or a few elephants might be trapped in a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} while the rest of the herd attempts to rescue them. Combining encounters together along with a hazard can create a dynamic atmosphere that helps bring the Wasteland to life, while also conveying the struggle for survival that all creatures face in the Wasteland." ] } ] @@ -16948,9 +17312,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "page": 172, "entries": [ "The characters come across a hidden Oasis in the barren landscape. This Oasis features a small spring of natural water, teeming with fish. Small palm trees surround the spring, heavy with nutritious dates. The shrubs are filled with juicy berries. The area is covered with enough grass to feed any animals traveling with the party.", - "As an Oasis, the area is exempt from the magical restrictions of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Alterations to Life & Magic|SoD|2|Alterations to Life & Magic}). Characters can rest here and gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. They can also mark this location on their map if they wish to visit the location again in the future.", + "As an Oasis, the area is exempt from the magical restrictions of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Alterations to Life & Magic|SandsOfDoom|2|Alterations to Life & Magic}). Characters can rest here and gain the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. They can also mark this location on their map if they wish to visit the location again in the future.", "To determine the type of Oasis the characters find, roll a {@dice d4} and consult the {@table Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom} table.", { "type": "table", @@ -16969,7 +17334,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, spArrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, spArrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the Oasis", @@ -16985,12 +17350,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the Oasis", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." ] } ] @@ -17001,7 +17366,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits})", { "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the Oasis", @@ -17035,6 +17400,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "page": 172, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -17070,8 +17436,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sand Spirits", + "page": 173, "entries": [ - "The party is visited by a group of Sand Spirits. For details on how to roleplay these spirits, see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "The party is visited by a group of Sand Spirits. For details on how to roleplay these spirits, see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits}.", "Roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom} table to determine when the spirits appear. On a roll of 5 or 6, the spirits are drunk; reroll again on the table with a {@dice d4} instead of a {@dice d6}.", { "type": "table", @@ -17180,6 +17547,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "page": 173, "entries": [ "The sphinxes were the guardians of the Aru's temples and the keepers of their magic and lore. Tasked with bestowing the gifts of the Aru to the worthy, the sphinxes became oracles of wisdom to those who sought them.", "The characters come across a statue depicting a sphinx. It might be half-buried in the sand, shattered and eroded, or perfectly preserved, as if untouched by time. It can be as small as a horse or as large as a keep. Blessed by They Who Watch All That Is, the Aru of Horizons, the sphinxes of times past can communicate with the characters in the present, using the statue as a conduit for their voices.", @@ -17197,7 +17565,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Riddle Challenge", "entries": [ - "If the character agrees to the proposition, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the 'Sphinx's Riddles' below to determine the challenge. The statue narrates the chosen riddle and waits for the character's answer. The echo of the sphinx understands context and is somewhat lenient with the answers it receives. For example, knowing that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}), the statue will accept answers like 'Rashid' or 'The Vizier' as correct when expecting the answer to be 'Rakshasa.'", + "If the character agrees to the proposition, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the 'Sphinx's Riddles' below to determine the challenge. The statue narrates the chosen riddle and waits for the character's answer. The echo of the sphinx understands context and is somewhat lenient with the answers it receives. For example, knowing that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is a {@creature Rakshasa|XMM} (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}), the statue will accept answers like 'Rashid' or 'The Vizier' as correct when expecting the answer to be 'Rakshasa.'", "Any creature can help solve the riddle, but only the one who gave their name can pronounce the final answer, and only they will be rewarded or punished upon its completion. There is no time limit to solve the riddle, but the challenge is forfeited if the challenger moves away from the statue." ] }, @@ -17380,11 +17748,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Wasteland Hazards", + "page": 175, "entries": [ "The dunes of Kirat are filled with natural perils. This section lists dangerous environmental hazards that characters must overcome as they travel through the Wasteland. Each hazard includes a description of how it should be implemented when rolled as part of a random encounter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Extreme Heat", + "page": 175, "entries": [ "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", { @@ -17417,7 +17787,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." ] } ] @@ -17428,6 +17798,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sandstorms", + "page": 175, "entries": [ "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", @@ -17462,7 +17833,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", { "type": "table", "colLabels": [ @@ -17509,6 +17880,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Blowout", + "page": 176, "entries": [ "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|XPHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", @@ -17567,7 +17939,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." ] } ] @@ -17585,6 +17957,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Quicksand", + "page": 176, "entries": [ "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", "When determining the size of a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} encompasses. Each 5-foot square of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", @@ -17604,7 +17977,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "Whenever {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is put into play in relation to the encounter.", "On a 01-50, the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. The encounter then begins.", "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." ] @@ -17616,6 +17989,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Dunevine", + "page": 177, "entries": [ "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|XPHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", @@ -17634,7 +18008,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." ] @@ -17646,8 +18020,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mirage", + "page": 177, "entries": [ - "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -17655,14 +18030,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Multiple Encounters", "entries": [ - "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." ] } ] @@ -17689,9 +18064,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sand Spirits", "entries": [ - "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", - "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table.", - "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." ] } ] @@ -17700,9 +18075,10 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 178, "name": "Return to Kunaten", "entries": [ - "After the keep was attacked and swiftly conquered by the Anubians in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, it was left a ruined and burnt shadow of its former self. Since then, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the fortress as a place to house his ever-growing army, until such time it is ready to march upon Al'Kirat.", + "After the keep was attacked and swiftly conquered by the Anubians in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}, it was left a ruined and burnt shadow of its former self. Since then, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the fortress as a place to house his ever-growing army, until such time it is ready to march upon Al'Kirat.", "With each passing day, more gnolls converge on the keep. During this time, Kunaten Keep is virtually unassailable. Nothing short of an army possesses the strength to successfully attack and conquer this location. Any attempt to do so by the characters results in their failure and capture.", "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his army leave Kunaten Keep on {@b day 30} to march on Al'Kirat. If you are using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, the Anubian army leaves once the characters reach {@b 7th level}. Once the keep is abandoned, the characters can safely approach it." ] @@ -17710,14 +18086,16 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "A Tear into the Duaat", + "page": 178, "entries": [ - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (whom the characters likely encountered in the Pyramid during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}), is chosen to hold Kunaten Keep with a small regiment of soldiers. If she was killed in Chapter 4, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect her.", - "Before leaving with his army, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses his divine authority to tear open a portal to the Duaat (see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'). He commands {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to enter the portal and retrieve what is needed to restore their baby\u2014the Divine Child\u2014back to life. This resurrection requires three essential elements: the body, the soul, and the divine essence of the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s primary goal is to retrieve the divine essence, which they believe is held by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the Aru Gate Guardian who oversees the transition realm known as the Gate of the First Hour, as well as the River of Souls that courses through it. However, what neither Ammu nor Asmara realize is that the divine essence lies stolen within the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, rendering her mission a tragic and fruitless endeavor.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}, the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (whom the characters likely encountered in the Pyramid during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}), is chosen to hold Kunaten Keep with a small regiment of soldiers. If she was killed in Chapter 4, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has used the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect her.", + "Before leaving with his army, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} uses his divine authority to tear open a portal to the Duaat (see '{@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom|1|The Duaat}'). He commands {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} to enter the portal and retrieve what is needed to restore their baby\u2014the Divine Child\u2014back to life. This resurrection requires three essential elements: the body, the soul, and the divine essence of the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s primary goal is to retrieve the divine essence, which they believe is held by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the Aru Gate Guardian who oversees the transition realm known as the Gate of the First Hour, as well as the River of Souls that courses through it. However, what neither Ammu nor Asmara realize is that the divine essence lies stolen within the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, rendering her mission a tragic and fruitless endeavor.", "If the characters did not take the Divine Child's corpse during Chapter 4, then {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} has access to the body. If the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}\u2014containing the soul of the Divine Child\u2014was not taken either, she has that as well. Should she lack the soul of the Divine Child, her journey into the Duaat also includes a search for the soul within the River of Souls.", "Left open for far too long, the gateway to the Duaat has turned Kunaten Keep into a place of dread. Shadowy demons have poured through, spreading terror within the fortress, while the unchecked spiritual energy has drawn restless spirits from every corner of Kirat. Neither {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} nor her soldiers have returned after entering the portal, and those left behind to guard the keep have been slaughtered by the nightmarish creatures now lurking within. Kunaten Keep, once a symbol of Kirati perseverance, then one of Anubian strength, has now become a bastion of darkness.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "page": 178, "entries": [ "The River of Souls holds spiritual energy that is deadly to mortals. Normally confined within the Duaat, this energy has now spilled into Kunaten Keep, transforming it into an area harmful to the living. This energy manifests as an eerie bluegreen luminescence that seems to repel light, saturating the keep and the lands around it.", { @@ -17739,7 +18117,7 @@ } ] }, - "{@note Characters will need the protection from Necrotic damage granted by their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} to endure this effect.}" + "{@note Characters will need the protection from Necrotic damage granted by their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} to endure this effect.}" ] }, { @@ -17753,6 +18131,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Spirits of the Dead", + "page": 179, "entries": [ "The spiritual energy leaking from the portal enables creatures in the area to perceive the spirits of the dead, ordinarily hidden from mortal sight. Ghostly spirits from across the continent are drawn to this site, where they spiral above the keep in a spectral vortex while they ever so slowly enter the portal to join the River of Souls.", "These spirits show no interest in the characters, and will not attack unless given a reason to do so. If required, you can use the statistics of a {@creature Ghost|XMM} to represent a spirit.", @@ -17760,8 +18139,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Helpful Spirits", "entries": [ - "Some spirits, particularly those connected to Kunaten Keep\u2014such as former inhabitants of the settlement or adventurers who perished during the expedition in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}\u2014are capable of breaking free from the vortex and wander the streets of the settlement. While they can interact with the living, they are usually unaware of their own deaths and can be found reenacting the activities they performed in life.", - "At your discretion, the characters can encounter the ghosts of NPCs they met during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}. These spirits may guide the party to the portal atop the settlement and reveal the details of what transpired here." + "Some spirits, particularly those connected to Kunaten Keep\u2014such as former inhabitants of the settlement or adventurers who perished during the expedition in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}\u2014are capable of breaking free from the vortex and wander the streets of the settlement. While they can interact with the living, they are usually unaware of their own deaths and can be found reenacting the activities they performed in life.", + "At your discretion, the characters can encounter the ghosts of NPCs they met during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}. These spirits may guide the party to the portal atop the settlement and reveal the details of what transpired here." ] } ] @@ -17771,6 +18150,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + "page": 179, "entries": [ "Refer to the 'Return to Kunaten' battlemap. Finding Kunaten Keep should pose little challenge for the characters, as the Anubians left a grisly trail leading to the keep. Once the characters are within 2 miles of Kunaten Keep, they can follow the harrowing rows of crucified tieflings\u2014victims of the original attack on the keep\u2014to find their way to the settlement.", "While characters may encounter ghosts they recognize from their previous time here, exploring the settlement itself holds little purpose for the characters, bereft of both life and wealth as it is. Their primary goal is to reach the portal to the Duaat, located at the entrance to the fort, past the bridge.", @@ -17778,6 +18158,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Approaching the Keep", + "page": 179, "entries": [ "Signs of the Anubians' occupation can be found across the landscape surrounding Kunaten Keep. The area is strewn with broken tents, Anubian flags, half-finished palisades, discarded supplies, and heaps of burnt refuse.", "The settlement itself is a sorrowful sight. Its walls are fractured, riddled with gaps, and in many places, entirely destroyed. Most buildings lie in ruins, and anything of value has long since been looted or repurposed for the Anubian war machine. The crucified tieflings in the area have decayed into brittle, desiccated corpses, devoid of even the faintest stench. Rubble that once choked the streets has been cleared by the Anubians and piled into the ruined structures. Though the fort's outer walls were breached during the attack, much of the inner keep remains relatively intact.", @@ -17820,6 +18201,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "page": 180, "entries": [ "While navigating the desolate streets of Kunaten Keep, the characters are suddenly attacked by three {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} accompanied by four {@creature Shadow|XMM|Shadows}. The shadows take the form of Anubian soldiers\u2014their forms animated from the spirits of those slain by the demons that emanated from the portal.", { @@ -17839,6 +18221,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "page": 180, "entries": [ "As the party approaches the bridge, they are gripped by horrifying visions drawn from their deepest fears. These visions, crafted from the shadow weave, are tangible to the senses and feel unsettlingly real. You may roleplay these visions as you see fit, tailoring them to each character's personality and backstory.", "Each creature that experiences a vision must succeed on a {@dc 18} Wisdom {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or become {@condition Frightened|XPHB} of Uluusis for 1 minute. A {@condition Frightened|XPHB} creature can repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of each of its turns, ending it on a success. At the heart of this terror is {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Young Red Shadow Dragon|MM} [{@creature Shadow Dragon|XMM}] who crafts the illusions. She hides amidst the shadows of the area and attacks directly after the characters make the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}.", @@ -17860,6 +18243,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "3. Gateway into the Duaat", + "page": 180, "entries": [ "The characters can freely pass through the portal to enter the Duaat. When they approach it, you can read the following:", { @@ -17883,9 +18267,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Duaat", + "page": 180, "entries": [ - "Creatures that pass through the portal in area 3 find themselves in a transitory plane connecting the material world to the Duaat. This plane is small, containing only the River of Souls and the Gate of the First Hour\u2014an entrance to the Duaat. For more information, see '{@adventure The Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}'.", - "To safeguard the divine realms from the encroachment of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, 'They Who Watch All That Is' sealed all gateways leading into this transitory plane. Therefore, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} forcibly tears open a portal and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers step through, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} is forced to engage them when he notices the taint of Rust in their bones.", + "Creatures that pass through the portal in area 3 find themselves in a transitory plane connecting the material world to the Duaat. This plane is small, containing only the River of Souls and the Gate of the First Hour\u2014an entrance to the Duaat. For more information, see '{@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom|1|The Duaat}'.", + "To safeguard the divine realms from the encroachment of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}, 'They Who Watch All That Is' sealed all gateways leading into this transitory plane. Therefore, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} forcibly tears open a portal and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers step through, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} is forced to engage them when he notices the taint of Rust in their bones.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -17913,6 +18298,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bridge of Souls", + "page": 180, "entries": [ "The characters reach this location upon entering the portal in Kunaten Keep. The entrance into the Gate of the First Hour always mirrors the location of the gateway on the mortal side. As such, it has taken on the form of a long bridge, imitating the long bridge of Kunaten Keep.", { @@ -17928,7 +18314,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} summoned by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians.", "After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", - "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers. As such, from {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her soldiers. As such, from {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}'s point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}, and blames them for the death of her child.", "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", { "type": "entries", @@ -17959,8 +18345,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, a {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}). Each Anubian soldier carries {@dice 2d6} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", - "If the characters did not loot {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} during {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4} while in the Pyramid, she retains the jewelry she wore then (see '{@adventure Treasure|SoD|4|Treasure}'). Similarly, if the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} was not taken from her, it remains in her possession. If her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} was taken, she now carries a stunning chunk of amber worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, serving as her spellcasting focus" + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} carries 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, a {@item Potion of Vitality|XDMG}, and a {@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}). Each Anubian soldier carries {@dice 2d6} {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "If the characters did not loot {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4} while in the Pyramid, she retains the jewelry she wore then (see '{@adventure Treasure|SandsOfDoom|4|Treasure}'). Similarly, if the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} was not taken from her, it remains in her possession. If her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} was taken, she now carries a stunning chunk of amber worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, serving as her spellcasting focus" ] }, { @@ -18012,6 +18398,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Gate of the First Hour", + "page": 182, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -18020,7 +18407,7 @@ ] }, "The portal at the end of the temple opens into the first layer of the Duaat, a realm where spirits purify themselves by passing through a series of gates, each step a part of their journey toward the afterlife\u2014serving as a form of purgatory. What lies beyond falls outside the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", - "The two jackal-headed figures are {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, wielding scythes rather than maces. The scythes function the same as the mace in their stat blocks but deal Slashing damage rather than Bludgeoning. The cyclops is {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics below), a steward appointed to guard the gateway. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} wields the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. All guardians have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + "The two jackal-headed figures are {@creature Deva|XMM|Devas}, wielding scythes rather than maces. The scythes function the same as the mace in their stat blocks but deal Slashing damage rather than Bludgeoning. The cyclops is {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} (see statistics below), a steward appointed to guard the gateway. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} wields the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. All guardians have {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -18030,7 +18417,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Steward of the Gate", "entries": [ - "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} views the invasion of the Duaat as a grave sacrilege, one that threatens to invite the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} within. As such, he challenges any who enter the ziggurat.", + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} views the invasion of the Duaat as a grave sacrilege, one that threatens to invite the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} within. As such, he challenges any who enter the ziggurat.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Nemisis Statistics", @@ -18082,80 +18469,80 @@ ] } ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anamnesis Appears", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s divine counterpart and guardian of the Gate of the First Hour, will appear from the great portal at the end of the 'Steward of the Gate' encounter. Though but half of a true Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} wields absolute authority over the divine energies of the Duaat. While in the Duaat, he can cast any spell from the Cleric spell list at will and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage. Furthermore, no spell he casts can be counterspelled or dispelled.", - "When you are ready to describe his entrance, read the following aloud:", - { - "type": "insetReadaloud", - "entries": [ - "Sound vanishes for a mere moment and a regal sphinx, with the upper body of a man, slowly emanates from the grand portal. He is adorned in finery fit for a monarch, and behind his head, a searing sun blazes like a fiery halo. In a voice that brooks no defiance, \"{@i Still your hand, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, for they do not grasp the peril of their actions.}\"", - "His eyes suddenly glow in golden light, and as he fixes his gaze upon you, he speaks: \"{@i I am {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014through past and future, keeper of the Gate of the First Hour; in the past but never the future, Aru of Horizons; and in no past nor future, memory nor destiny, your enemy.}\" Divine energy then swirls around the fallen and all who perished are restored to life." - ] }, - "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} greets the characters peacefully and engages them in conversation, already aware of the purpose of their visit. He hesitates to restore either {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or the gnolls back to life, fearing the corruption lingering within them. However, if the characters request it, he will acquiesce.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Speaking with Anamnesis", + "name": "Anamnesis Appears", "entries": [ - "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is a repository of wisdom, and is open to share much of it with the characters. He warns them of the grave threat posed by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and the rest of the Anubians have fallen under its influence, to varying extents. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is also willing to reveal that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, killed the Divine Child under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s orders.", - "Having once seen the future as {@creature Aker|SandsOfDoom}, he knows their world is doomed, destined to be drained of life by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Yet, out of compassion, he withholds this truth. Unlike {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, he holds no hope that anyone can change the fate of their world and thus chooses not to guide or counsel the party regarding any future events.", - "If the characters judged the soul of the Divine Child as 'Harmony' through the use of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and came here to ask for his help, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} graciously summons the soul from the River of Souls and bequeaths it to them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Nemisis.webp" - }, - "title": "Nemisis" - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Closing the Gateway", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rift into the Duaat, opened by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} within Kunaten Keep, must be sealed. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} was hindered from doing so by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her warband, as well as the shadow-born demons that it unleashed\u2014threats the characters (presumably) successfully dealt with.", + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s divine counterpart and guardian of the Gate of the First Hour, will appear from the great portal at the end of the 'Steward of the Gate' encounter. Though but half of a true Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} wields absolute authority over the divine energies of the Duaat. While in the Duaat, he can cast any spell from the Cleric spell list at will and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to all damage. Furthermore, no spell he casts can be counterspelled or dispelled.", + "When you are ready to describe his entrance, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound vanishes for a mere moment and a regal sphinx, with the upper body of a man, slowly emanates from the grand portal. He is adorned in finery fit for a monarch, and behind his head, a searing sun blazes like a fiery halo. In a voice that brooks no defiance, \"{@i Still your hand, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, for they do not grasp the peril of their actions.}\"", + "His eyes suddenly glow in golden light, and as he fixes his gaze upon you, he speaks: \"{@i I am {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}\u2014through past and future, keeper of the Gate of the First Hour; in the past but never the future, Aru of Horizons; and in no past nor future, memory nor destiny, your enemy.}\" Divine energy then swirls around the fallen and all who perished are restored to life." + ] + }, + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} greets the characters peacefully and engages them in conversation, already aware of the purpose of their visit. He hesitates to restore either {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} or the gnolls back to life, fearing the corruption lingering within them. However, if the characters request it, he will acquiesce.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Reward: Divine Relic", + "name": "Speaking with Anamnesis", "entries": [ - "As a reward for these deeds, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} offers the the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}, on the condition that they use it to close the gateway in Kunaten Keep. Should they accept, a single touch of the staff against the portal will seal the rift, dispersing both the excess spirit energy and the ghosts haunting the keep within a few days. The characters will then be unable to return back to the Duaat.", - "Whoever claims the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} may wield its power only until their true death, upon which it will be automatically returned back to the Duaat, where it belongs." + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is a repository of wisdom, and is open to share much of it with the characters. He warns them of the grave threat posed by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} and asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and the rest of the Anubians have fallen under its influence, to varying extents. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} is also willing to reveal that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, killed the Divine Child under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s orders.", + "Having once seen the future as {@creature Aker|SandsOfDoom}, he knows their world is doomed, destined to be drained of life by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}. Yet, out of compassion, he withholds this truth. Unlike {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, he holds no hope that anyone can change the fate of their world and thus chooses not to guide or counsel the party regarding any future events.", + "If the characters judged the soul of the Divine Child as 'Harmony' through the use of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom} and came here to ask for his help, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} graciously summons the soul from the River of Souls and bequeaths it to them." ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Restoring the Divine Child", - "entries": [ - "With the body, soul, and divine essence united, the characters can petition {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect the Divine Child. Whether or not he agrees with their decision, his duty as an Aru obligates him to do so. He assembles the three components and permanently sacrifices a portion of his own divine essence to complete the process. The baby is returned to life, healthy and whole, save for a small scar on its chest.", - "He entrusts the characters, or {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} if she is still alive, with the care of the cub. The Divine Child resembles an ordinary gnoll cub, complete with soft yips and giggles. As is tradition for the Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} chooses a name and a sex for the Divine Child\u2014bestowing the baby with a female form and the name Amen." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Path of [Benevolence] - An Aru for the Rite", - "entries": [ - "Duty binds {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to guard the Gate of the First Hour, and so he cannot recite the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} himself. However, he is willing to send {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} to recite it in his stead, whose status as a Gate Guardian grants him the authority to do so. If the characters have yet to acquire the rite, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} directs them to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}\u2014 the Aru who guards it (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}).", + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Nemisis.webp" + }, + "title": "Nemisis" + }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Nemisis", + "name": "Closing the Gateway", "entries": [ - "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} will remain in the Duaat, awaiting the moment the characters are ready to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When that time arrives, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} will open a small portal to summon him into Al'Kirat. Before they part, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} gifts the characters a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, so they may call upon him shortly before the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} begins." + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} explains that the rift into the Duaat, opened by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} within Kunaten Keep, must be sealed. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} was hindered from doing so by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} and her warband, as well as the shadow-born demons that it unleashed\u2014threats the characters (presumably) successfully dealt with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward: Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for these deeds, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} offers the the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}, on the condition that they use it to close the gateway in Kunaten Keep. Should they accept, a single touch of the staff against the portal will seal the rift, dispersing both the excess spirit energy and the ghosts haunting the keep within a few days. The characters will then be unable to return back to the Duaat.", + "Whoever claims the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} may wield its power only until their true death, upon which it will be automatically returned back to the Duaat, where it belongs." + ] + } ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Asmara", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Child", "entries": [ - "If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} lives and the party has allied with her, she elects to accompany them to Al'Kirat, believing it the safest place to shield the cub from the Rust. Though she clings in denial that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen to corruption, her faith shatters the instant she lays eyes on him at the siege; realizing immediately that he is gone and something else has taken his place. From that point on, she pledges herself in aiding the characters crown Amen as the new Pharaoh." + "With the body, soul, and divine essence united, the characters can petition {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to resurrect the Divine Child. Whether or not he agrees with their decision, his duty as an Aru obligates him to do so. He assembles the three components and permanently sacrifices a portion of his own divine essence to complete the process. The baby is returned to life, healthy and whole, save for a small scar on its chest.", + "He entrusts the characters, or {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} if she is still alive, with the care of the cub. The Divine Child resembles an ordinary gnoll cub, complete with soft yips and giggles. As is tradition for the Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} chooses a name and a sex for the Divine Child\u2014bestowing the baby with a female form and the name Amen." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence] - An Aru for the Rite", + "entries": [ + "Duty binds {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} to guard the Gate of the First Hour, and so he cannot recite the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of Benevolence} himself. However, he is willing to send {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} to recite it in his stead, whose status as a Gate Guardian grants him the authority to do so. If the characters have yet to acquire the rite, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} directs them to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}\u2014 the Aru who guards it (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} will remain in the Duaat, awaiting the moment the characters are ready to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. When that time arrives, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} will open a small portal to summon him into Al'Kirat. Before they part, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} gifts the characters a {@item Sending Stones|XDMG|Sending Stone}, so they may call upon him shortly before the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} lives and the party has allied with her, she elects to accompany them to Al'Kirat, believing it the safest place to shield the cub from the Rust. Though she clings in denial that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen to corruption, her faith shatters the instant she lays eyes on him at the siege; realizing immediately that he is gone and something else has taken his place. From that point on, she pledges herself in aiding the characters crown Amen as the new Pharaoh." + ] + } ] } ] @@ -18169,6 +18556,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame", + "page": 184, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -18184,16 +18572,18 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running This Chapter", + "page": 184, "entries": [ - "The objective for the characters in this chapter is to identify who controls the Veiled Syndicate, locate this individual, and confront them. The characters may be after this individual either because of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they possess, or simply because they are trying to put an end to the disappearances plaguing the city, which the authorities believe are ultimately connected to the Syndicate.", + "The objective for the characters in this chapter is to identify who controls the Veiled Syndicate, locate this individual, and confront them. The characters may be after this individual either because of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} they possess, or simply because they are trying to put an end to the disappearances plaguing the city, which the authorities believe are ultimately connected to the Syndicate.", "This chapter is divided into two parts. The first involves the characters searching for clues to uncover the truth behind the missing citizens. This investigation occurs exclusively within the city of Al'Kirat. In the second part, the characters will have to leave the city and delve into a den of criminals in search for their target.", - "Since a large part of this chapter takes place in Al'Kirat, it's important to have a strong understanding of the city and its culture. All the relevant details about the city and its locations, as well as how it is influenced by the Veiled Syndicate, can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SoD|1}. It is recommended reviewing that chapter before running this one.", - "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} the characters can find in this chapter is the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful artifact that amplifies the wearer's ability to influence others and enables them to craft illusions that feel real to the touch. For more details regarding its powers, see {@adventure Mask of Opals|SoD|14|Mask of Opals} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + "Since a large part of this chapter takes place in Al'Kirat, it's important to have a strong understanding of the city and its culture. All the relevant details about the city and its locations, as well as how it is influenced by the Veiled Syndicate, can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1}. It is recommended reviewing that chapter before running this one.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} the characters can find in this chapter is the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful artifact that amplifies the wearer's ability to influence others and enables them to craft illusions that feel real to the touch. For more details regarding its powers, see {@adventure Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom|14|Mask of Opals} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Content Warning", + "page": 185, "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SoD|7} contains strong sexual themes. The antagonist of the chapter is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature known in mythology for seducing and devouring Humans. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} kidnaps men, using magic to force them to breed with her against their will, giving birth to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the process. She similarly mates with an enthralled {@creature Ogre|XMM} to create ogrish children. As her {@creature Ogre|XMM} offspring mature, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} plans to breed with them as well, aiming to grow the power of her criminal organization.", + "{@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom|7} contains strong sexual themes. The antagonist of the chapter is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature known in mythology for seducing and devouring Humans. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} kidnaps men, using magic to force them to breed with her against their will, giving birth to {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in the process. She similarly mates with an enthralled {@creature Ogre|XMM} to create ogrish children. As her {@creature Ogre|XMM} offspring mature, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} plans to breed with them as well, aiming to grow the power of her criminal organization.", "This chapter explores sensitive topics, including rape, incest, and grooming. {@i Sands of Doom} places the responsibility on the GM to gauge what their table is comfortable with. It is recommended to consult with your players about the subject matter before running this chapter.", "If the themes are too strong for your table, there are a few adjustments you can make to soften them without altering the core story. For example, instead of birthing {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} by breeding with men, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} can do so by consuming those she kidnaps. She prefers the taste of men over women, hunting men almost exclusively and using her magical charms to keep them compliant until she's ready to devour them. For the ogres, you can base their devotion on fear or a deep love for their mother, rather than a groomed desire to one day mate with her." ] @@ -18201,6 +18591,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "page": 185, "entries": [ "Over the past few decades, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has amassed significant influence over the city by accumulating wealth and investing it in lucrative ventures. Were it not for the need to operate from the shadows and subtly corrupt those she collaborates with, she might have been a genuine rival to the Sultana's rule in the city.", { @@ -18242,6 +18633,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Cat and the Snake", + "page": 185, "entries": [ "For years, the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} have been locked in a shadow war. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has tried to bribe and manipulate palace officials, seeking to gain a foothold within the palace. However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} has thwarted her at every turn\u2014blocking her attempts and crushing the Syndicate's operations whenever they overreach.", "Previously, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} was content to allow the Syndicate to operate with impunity across the city, as their actions often served his own interests. But now with the looming war against the Anubians, everything has changed in his eyes. This is his playground, and if he is to have any hope of defending it against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, he must finally cleanse it of the filth that weakens it\u2014all while indulging in his own twisted appetites while he can.", @@ -18254,6 +18646,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Starting the Chapter", + "page": 186, "entries": [ "There are two potential hooks you can use to draw the characters into the investigation that unfolds in this chapter.", { @@ -18263,7 +18656,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Divine Relic", "entries": [ - "The characters seek to collect {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as each one they acquire increases their chances of defeating the Anubians. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides them to solve the mysterious disappearances, knowing that this will ultimately lead them to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + "The characters seek to collect {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, as each one they acquire increases their chances of defeating the Anubians. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} guides them to solve the mysterious disappearances, knowing that this will ultimately lead them to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] }, { @@ -18275,38 +18668,38 @@ } ] }, - "No matter where the characters go in the city, it doesn't take long for them to hear about the disappearances. Once they do, they can seek guidance by visiting the Adventurer's Guild, speaking with old allies such as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, or arranging a meeting with the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} or the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Adventurer's Guild", - "entries": [ - "Characters returning to the Adventurer's Guild, whether in search of quests or information, will find that many within the guild are engrossed in the recent wave of disappearances. Adventurers congregate in the central lounge, exchanging rumors and debating theories about the possible culprit.", - "Before long, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} approaches the characters, urging them to join the search. She advises them to converse with their fellow adventurers to catch up on the latest happenings in the city and any rumors that have surfaced. Characters who take her advice and engage with the other adventurers can immediately receive as many Rumors as you need to get them up to speed (see '{@adventure Rumors|SoD|7|Rumors}').", - "For more information on how the investigation works, see '{@adventure Clues & Information|SoD|7|Clues & Information}'.", + "No matter where the characters go in the city, it doesn't take long for them to hear about the disappearances. Once they do, they can seek guidance by visiting the Adventurer's Guild, speaking with old allies such as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, or arranging a meeting with the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier} or the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Sultana}.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Bounties", - "entries": [ - "The Adventurer's Guild has posted two new bounties: 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate' and 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat.' These bounties are displayed throughout the city, with rewards paid by the Guild upon their successful completion.", - "To claim the reward for the 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate,' the characters must capture a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and deliver it to one of the city's many barracks. The city will then use magic to force the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to reveal information about the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and her hideout. By then, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} considers the investigation complete and entrusts the characters to finish what they started by eliminating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}.", - "For 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat,' the characters must confront {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} in her lair. Regardless of whether they choose to ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM} or defeat her, the Vizier will put an end to the kidnappings. Then, with the disappearances coming to an end, the matter is considered closed and the characters will receive their reward." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate", - "entries": [ - "{@i By order of the city of Al'Kirat, a bounty of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} shall be paid to those who deliver any living member of the Veiled Syndicate into custody. Their crimes are many and grievous, including bribery, espionage, kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, arson, extortion, forgery, smuggling, and illegal slavery.}" - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", "entries": [ - "{@i Citizens of Al'Kirat, take heed! A wave of unexplained disappearances has struck our city, with more souls vanishing each day. Watch the streets with care and report any suspicious activity to the city guard without delay.}", - "{@i To those brave adventurers willing to take up the search, a bounty rewarding 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} awaits those who discover the culprit and put an end to the disappearances. Inquire at the Adventurer's Guild at your earliest opportunity.}" + "Characters returning to the Adventurer's Guild, whether in search of quests or information, will find that many within the guild are engrossed in the recent wave of disappearances. Adventurers congregate in the central lounge, exchanging rumors and debating theories about the possible culprit.", + "Before long, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom} approaches the characters, urging them to join the search. She advises them to converse with their fellow adventurers to catch up on the latest happenings in the city and any rumors that have surfaced. Characters who take her advice and engage with the other adventurers can immediately receive as many Rumors as you need to get them up to speed (see '{@adventure Rumors|SandsOfDoom|7|Rumors}').", + "For more information on how the investigation works, see '{@adventure Clues & Information|SandsOfDoom|7|Clues & Information}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounties", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild has posted two new bounties: 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate' and 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat.' These bounties are displayed throughout the city, with rewards paid by the Guild upon their successful completion.", + "To claim the reward for the 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate,' the characters must capture a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and deliver it to one of the city's many barracks. The city will then use magic to force the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} to reveal information about the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and her hideout. By then, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} considers the investigation complete and entrusts the characters to finish what they started by eliminating the {@creature Lamia|XMM}.", + "For 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat,' the characters must confront {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} in her lair. Regardless of whether they choose to ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM} or defeat her, the Vizier will put an end to the kidnappings. Then, with the disappearances coming to an end, the matter is considered closed and the characters will receive their reward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "{@i By order of the city of Al'Kirat, a bounty of 400 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} shall be paid to those who deliver any living member of the Veiled Syndicate into custody. Their crimes are many and grievous, including bribery, espionage, kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, arson, extortion, forgery, smuggling, and illegal slavery.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@i Citizens of Al'Kirat, take heed! A wave of unexplained disappearances has struck our city, with more souls vanishing each day. Watch the streets with care and report any suspicious activity to the city guard without delay.}", + "{@i To those brave adventurers willing to take up the search, a bounty rewarding 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} awaits those who discover the culprit and put an end to the disappearances. Inquire at the Adventurer's Guild at your earliest opportunity.}" + ] + } ] } ] @@ -18314,6 +18707,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 186, "entries": [ "This chapter is tailored for a party of four characters of 5th or 6th level, and they are expected to gain a level by the end of the chapter.", { @@ -18347,21 +18741,23 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + "page": 187, "entries": [ "The goal of the characters is to track down {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate. How they accomplish this is up to them. This section offers guidance on how to handle the investigation, outlines key locations for the characters to investigate, and provides tips on how to roleplay the Syndicate to better help you run this chapter.", "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} controls the Veiled Syndicate from an old set of amber mines found at the end of the Riohnar River, about 30 miles south of the city of Al'Kirat. As soon as the characters find this information, they will be ready to travel to the lair to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, which forms Part 2 of this chapter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Clues & Information", + "page": 187, "entries": [ "Allow the characters to explore the city in a free-form manner. They should engage with NPCs they know to gather information and follow any leads they obtain at their leasure.", "The clues available to the characters fall into two categories: {@b Rumors} and {@b Leads}. Rumors are easy to come by, often gathered in passing, and should generally be given freely. This information is necessary for the characters to understand what is going on and what they need to do. Leads, on the other hand, are difficult to obtain and may require subterfuge, adventuring, gold, magic, or knowledgeable contacts. This is the important information that will direct the characters toward their objectives.", - "Start by introducing them to {@b Rumors}. Once they follow up on these Rumors, you can provide them with {@b Leads}. Leads will then direct them toward one of the key adventuring locations or events: {@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}, {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, {@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}, or {@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}. These will then provide the final clues they need to conclude their investigation.", + "Start by introducing them to {@b Rumors}. Once they follow up on these Rumors, you can provide them with {@b Leads}. Leads will then direct them toward one of the key adventuring locations or events: {@adventure The Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|7|The Burning Velvet}, {@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Slaver's Den}, {@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackal John}, or {@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Djinn's Den}. These will then provide the final clues they need to conclude their investigation.", { "type": "inset", "name": "Knowledge of the Beastfolk", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s brutal reign as the Queen of Beasts left a lasting mark on her subjects. All beastfolk who lived in Kirat over a decade ago remember her name and know her dark history. A beastfolk character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check recalls the abilities of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, as well as those of the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), the artifact {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wielded during her rule. Most beastfolk presume her to be either dead or gone.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s brutal reign as the Queen of Beasts left a lasting mark on her subjects. All beastfolk who lived in Kirat over a decade ago remember her name and know her dark history. A beastfolk character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check recalls the abilities of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, as well as those of the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), the artifact {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wielded during her rule. Most beastfolk presume her to be either dead or gone.", "There have been several {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} throughout Kirat's history, so the presence of one does not immediately raise alarms for the beastfolk. Moreover, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} did not command {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} during her reign, as she only gained that power after she was overthrown. As such, the appearance of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} does not link her to current events in the minds of the beastfolk. However, if the characters learn that the leader of the Veiled Syndicate is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, it becomes unmistakable that the terror of their past has returned. No beastfolk knows the location of her lair." ] }, @@ -18398,7 +18794,7 @@ "It is widely believed the Syndicate bribes and coerces officials and guards. There have always been rumors that those who probe too deeply into their operations tend to disappear.", "True members of the Syndicate are almost never seen. Most who work for the Syndicate either do so unknowingly, or do so through bribery or coercion, and they rarely meet with an actual member.", "Members of the Veiled Syndicate appear and vanish without warning, behave oddly, rarely speak, and those who look into their eyes often describe an unsettling sense of discomfort.", - "A disproportionately high number of the disappearances involve courtesans, many of whom either work independently or are associated with the few brothels not controlled by the Syndicate. The Burning Velvet, a popular brothel in the Palace Quarter, has been the most affected by these incidents. The city guards almost apprehended a member of the Syndicate at the brothel recently, but the suspect slipped away. (This clue leads to '{@adventure The Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}' location)." + "A disproportionately high number of the disappearances involve courtesans, many of whom either work independently or are associated with the few brothels not controlled by the Syndicate. The Burning Velvet, a popular brothel in the Palace Quarter, has been the most affected by these incidents. The city guards almost apprehended a member of the Syndicate at the brothel recently, but the suspect slipped away. (This clue leads to '{@adventure The Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|7|The Burning Velvet}' location)." ] } ] @@ -18436,8 +18832,8 @@ "All members of the Veiled Syndicate are human.", "The leader of the Syndicate is a mysterious individual simply known as the Veiled Mistress.", "The Veiled Syndicate keep their captured victims in secret safehouses, most of which are found in the Slums. These victims are eventually smuggled out of the city and never seen again.", - "There is a house in the Slums where several onlookers have reported seeing many humans enter, but never leave. The house is a well-known den of slavers who legally capture and sell beastfolk. Guards have visited before but found nothing out of the ordinary. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}' location).", - "There is a well-known human named John who works in the Bazaar and is known to collaborate with members of the Veiled Syndicate. He is known for selling illegal poisons, some of which can induce sleep. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}' event)." + "There is a house in the Slums where several onlookers have reported seeing many humans enter, but never leave. The house is a well-known den of slavers who legally capture and sell beastfolk. Guards have visited before but found nothing out of the ordinary. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Slaver's Den}' location).", + "There is a well-known human named John who works in the Bazaar and is known to collaborate with members of the Veiled Syndicate. He is known for selling illegal poisons, some of which can induce sleep. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackal John}' event)." ] } ] @@ -18464,6 +18860,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "page": 188, "entries": [ "For those who prefer a more straightforward, 'on rails' approach, you can structure the investigation as a linear path, where each location leads directly to the next. Since the final sections of the investigation are already designed this way, this version largely skips the first half of the investigation.", { @@ -18481,7 +18878,7 @@ "name": "Burning Velvet", "entries": [ "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} suspects the kidnappers are human, based on a rumor that many of the missing courtesans disappeared after meeting human clients. While she conducts her own investigation, she directs the characters to the Burning Velvet, the brothel most affected by the disappearances, urging them to gather more information from the courtesans themselves.", - "See '{@adventure Burning Velvet|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}'." + "See '{@adventure Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom|7|The Burning Velvet}'." ] }, { @@ -18489,7 +18886,7 @@ "name": "Slaver's Den", "entries": [ "The owner of the Burning Velvet reveals a member of the Veiled Syndicate was almost captured, before he disappeared into the Slums. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} then requests the characters' help in investigating the Slums. There, inquiring about suspicious humans with connections to the Syndicate leads the characters directly to the Slaver's Den\u2014a notorious locale known to house human slavers believed to work for the criminal organization.", - "See '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}'." + "See '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Slaver's Den}'." ] }, { @@ -18498,7 +18895,7 @@ "entries": [ "Assaulting the secret basement at the Slaver's Den reveals the involvement of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} within the Veiled Syndicate. Moreover, after uncovering the 'Mysterious Note' in the basement, the characters learn of two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} members they can track down: one who works at a bathhouse called Djinn's Den and another who sells poisons at the Bazaar. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recommends going to the Djinn's Den first, as the note hints that this lead may soon run cold. At the bathhouse, the characters will need to find and rescue a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, who is being hunted by assassins from the Syndicate.", "If you plan to conclude the investigation here, the characters can successfully save {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna} from the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} assassins hunting her. However, if you prefer to continue the investigation, the assassins can kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}, pushing the characters to pursue their final lead.", - "See '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'." + "See '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Djinn's Den}'." ] }, { @@ -18506,7 +18903,7 @@ "name": "Jackal John", "entries": [ "The characters make their way to the Grand Bazaar in search of a poison seller connected to the Syndicate. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can recognize the location described in the Mysterious Note, helping the characters easily locate the disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}. After a brief meeting, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} tries to escape, but after a chase, the characters capture him and extract the necessary information they need.", - "See '{@adventure Jackal John|SoD|7|Jackal John}'." + "See '{@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackal John}'." ] }, { @@ -18523,6 +18920,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Jackalweres", + "page": 189, "entries": [ "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", { @@ -18612,11 +19010,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Adventure Locations", + "page": 190, "entries": [ "This section provides four key locations within Al'Kirat where the characters can investigate for the clues they need.", { "type": "entries", "name": "The Burning Velvet", + "page": 190, "entries": [ "The Burning Velvet was once renowned as one of the city's most exclusive and expensive brothels, drawing a wealthy clientele who prized the refined companionship of its knowledgeable and charismatic courtesans. These companions were often invited to high-society galas and important meetings, where their wit and presence were highly sought after. Unfortunately, the recent spate of disappearances in the city has driven them indoors, leading to a steep decline in their business.", { @@ -18769,6 +19169,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Slaver's Den", + "page": 192, "entries": [ "Although the enslavement of beastfolk contributes only a small portion to the Veiled Syndicate's overall profits, it plays a crucial role in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s plan to inundate the city with them. Therefore, she devotes considerable time and resources to ensuring the continued success of these operations.", "To minimize the risk of her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} being discovered, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} hires real humans. These humans receive detailed instructions, delivered by letter, that pinpoint the locations of rebel beastfolk to be captured. Once captured, the beastfolk are chained and brought to the city, where they are held in houses like this one until they are eventually sold in the slave markets.", @@ -18787,7 +19188,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Where is it?", "entries": [ - "The house is situated deep within the Slums. See '{@adventure Street Overview|SoD|7|Street Overview}' for a detailed description." + "The house is situated deep within the Slums. See '{@adventure Street Overview|SandsOfDoom|7|Street Overview}' for a detailed description." ] }, { @@ -18803,8 +19204,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "An Old Friend", "entries": [ - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been investigating the disappearances, and clues have led her here. The characters previously worked alongside {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} during {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3} and they are likely to remember her. Her description and statistics can be found in that {@adventure chapter|SoD|3|Meeting Kallista}.", - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can help the characters and can be encountered in one of two ways. If the characters request assistance from the Adventurer's Guild for this case, the Guild arranges a meeting with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} at the {@adventure Spitting Camel|SoD|1|The Slums}, a hookah bar in the Slums. Alternatively, if the characters ask about the Veiled Syndicate\u2014especially if they're not cautious about who they ask\u2014their interest spreads through the criminal underground, eventually reaching {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In a sudden, tense moment, one of the characters is ambushed and cornered in a dark alley by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is cloaked and armed. Just before the situation escalates, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recognizes the character and reveals her face, glad to see them. Regardless of how the characters meet {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she is eager to discuss the investigation with the party.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been investigating the disappearances, and clues have led her here. The characters previously worked alongside {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} during {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3} and they are likely to remember her. Her description and statistics can be found in that {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom|3|Meeting Kallista}.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} can help the characters and can be encountered in one of two ways. If the characters request assistance from the Adventurer's Guild for this case, the Guild arranges a meeting with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} at the {@adventure Spitting Camel|SandsOfDoom|1|The Slums}, a hookah bar in the Slums. Alternatively, if the characters ask about the Veiled Syndicate\u2014especially if they're not cautious about who they ask\u2014their interest spreads through the criminal underground, eventually reaching {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}. In a sudden, tense moment, one of the characters is ambushed and cornered in a dark alley by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, who is cloaked and armed. Just before the situation escalates, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} recognizes the character and reveals her face, glad to see them. Regardless of how the characters meet {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, she is eager to discuss the investigation with the party.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Kidnapped Victim", @@ -19000,7 +19401,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "Every slaver carries a satchel with 30 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Each {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} has {@dice 1d4} vials of {@item Serpent Venom|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}' on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}), with each vial containing three doses. Winston carries the key to the chest in area 3. The poisons were purchased from {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}." + "Every slaver carries a satchel with 30 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Each {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM} has {@dice 1d4} vials of {@item Serpent Venom|XDMG} (see '{@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom|14}' on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}), with each vial containing three doses. Winston carries the key to the chest in area 3. The poisons were purchased from {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom}." ] } ] @@ -19168,7 +19569,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Ironhoof", "entries": [ - "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see '{@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}'." + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see '{@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom|11|Beastfolk Revolt}'." ] }, { @@ -19186,7 +19587,7 @@ "name": "Freeing the Captives", "entries": [ "If freed, the beastfolk flee into the Slums. The minotaur vanishes among the local population, the harpies take to the skies, and the lizardfolk swims into the Riohnar River to freedom.", - "Whether or not {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is freed here, he will make an appearance in {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} during the '{@adventure Noon of the Siege|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' section. The harpies may appear later in this chapter during the '{@adventure Sudden Ambush|SoD|7|Sudden Ambush}' random encounter." + "Whether or not {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is freed here, he will make an appearance in {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11} during the '{@adventure Noon of the Siege|SandsOfDoom|11|Noon of the Siege}' section. The harpies may appear later in this chapter during the '{@adventure Sudden Ambush|SandsOfDoom|7|Sudden Ambush}' random encounter." ] }, { @@ -19340,7 +19741,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Refuse Help", "entries": [ - "If the characters decline her help, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} presses on alone. She continues her investigation until she is eventually ambushed and captured by the Veiled Syndicate. Characters who find their way to the Lamia's Lair may eventually discover that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been killed and eaten by the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (see '{@adventure Guest of Honor|SoD|7|Guest of Honor}')." + "If the characters decline her help, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} presses on alone. She continues her investigation until she is eventually ambushed and captured by the Veiled Syndicate. Characters who find their way to the Lamia's Lair may eventually discover that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has been killed and eaten by the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} (see '{@adventure Guest of Honor|SandsOfDoom|7|Guest of Honor}')." ] }, { @@ -19358,9 +19759,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Jackal John", + "page": 198, "entries": [ "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} is a regular merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality.", - "Details about {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar} section of {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1}.", + "Details about {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar} section of {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -19391,8 +19793,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Finding John", "entries": [ - "Unlike most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} moves and works in broad daylight, giving the characters a chance to encounter him if they're searching for {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and know what signs to watch out for. If the party found the note at the Slaver's Den (see '{@adventure Mysterious Note|SoD|7|Mysterious Note}'), they can automatically find {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} by searching for him in the Grand Bazaar.", - "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been instructed by the Veiled Syndicate to hang around the animal pens in the Grand Bazaar, so they may find him in case more poisons are required for their assassination attempt on {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jackal Jenna} (see '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SoD|7|Djinn's Den}'). This wing of the Bazaar is filled with animals for sale, including baby goats, cats, small monstrous creatures like {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters}, and many caged chickens. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} passes through this area several times a day, peddling his wares while keeping an eye out for members of the Syndicate." + "Unlike most {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} moves and works in broad daylight, giving the characters a chance to encounter him if they're searching for {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and know what signs to watch out for. If the party found the note at the Slaver's Den (see '{@adventure Mysterious Note|SandsOfDoom|7|Mysterious Note}'), they can automatically find {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} by searching for him in the Grand Bazaar.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} has been instructed by the Veiled Syndicate to hang around the animal pens in the Grand Bazaar, so they may find him in case more poisons are required for their assassination attempt on {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jackal Jenna} (see '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Djinn's Den}'). This wing of the Bazaar is filled with animals for sale, including baby goats, cats, small monstrous creatures like {@creature Rust Monster|XMM|Rust Monsters}, and many caged chickens. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|John} passes through this area several times a day, peddling his wares while keeping an eye out for members of the Syndicate." ] }, { @@ -19491,9 +19893,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Djinn's Den", + "page": 200, "entries": [ "This popular bathhouse, located high among the buttes of Al'Kirat, is famous for the thick, steamy fog that fills its grand bath. All patrons who bathe at the Djinn's Den are {@condition Blinded|XPHB} by the dense fog, which causes other patrons to appear only as vague silhouettes in the mist. This is not only intentional but is, in fact, the draw of the establishment, as it allows both men and women to bathe together while preserving their modesty. As a result, it is the most popular mixed bathhouse in the city.", - "For the exact location of the Djinn's Den in the city, see the map of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|7|The Burning Velvet}.", + "For the exact location of the Djinn's Den in the city, see the map of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|7|The Burning Velvet}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -19599,7 +20002,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fighting the Jackalweres", "entries": [ - "The Veiled Syndicate isn't looking to start a fight in the bathhouse, as they prefer to keep their operations as discreet as possible. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fight as a single unit, using the statistics of a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Instead of scimitars, they wield silvered daggers, which for the purposes of this encounter use the same statistics as their usual scimitars. Silvered weapons can pierce the cursed flesh of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and therefore are able to hurt {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}.", + "The Veiled Syndicate isn't looking to start a fight in the bathhouse, as they prefer to keep their operations as discreet as possible. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fight as a single unit, using the statistics of a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). Instead of scimitars, they wield silvered daggers, which for the purposes of this encounter use the same statistics as their usual scimitars. Silvered weapons can pierce the cursed flesh of a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} and therefore are able to hurt {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom|Jenna}.", "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} flee if they feel they have failed in their mission. To cover their escape, they will incite panic by yelling, \"Murderer! Murderer in the baths!\" This triggers mass hysteria as everyone in the bathhouse begins screaming and rushing for the exit in a blind frenzy.", "The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} take advantage of the chaos, blending in with the crowd of naked bathers as they make their escape. Characters may spot them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, noting that unlike the other patrons\u2014 who instinctively cover their modesty as they run\u2014the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} awkwardly cover random parts of their bodies." ] @@ -19626,11 +20029,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + "page": 201, "entries": [ "At this point, the characters have uncovered that the Veiled Syndicate is responsible for (some of) the kidnappings. They also know that the Syndicate is led by a {@creature Lamia|XMM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, whose lair is hidden in an abandoned mine located at the southern end of the Riohnar River.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Purchase a Boat", + "page": 201, "entries": [ "The characters have the option to travel to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair by boat, given its location. While this will not help them reach the lair faster, it is an overall safer option than trekking the hills. A small rowboat with room for six can be bought for 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." ] @@ -19638,6 +20043,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Insidious Plans", + "page": 201, "entries": [ "By the time the characters are ready to confront the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, her network of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} informants has already alerted her to their involvement in the city and their efforts to find her. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has begun spying on them through the use of a {@spell Scrying|XPHB} spell, which she can innately cast up to three times a day, and is fully aware that the characters are coming. In fact, she eagerly awaits their arrival.", "At a point of your choice before the party ventures out of the city, the most charismatic or handsome male character in the party receives a mysterious letter. If they are staying at an inn or a residence, the letter is quietly slipped under the door of their room. In more secure locations, like an estate within the palace's upper levels, the letter might be discreetly left where the character is likely to find it or entrusted to an acquaintance for its delivery. Regardless of how it arrives, the letter is addressed by name to the character and is scented with sweet perfume.", @@ -19660,7 +20066,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Favored One", "entries": [ - "The male character chosen to receive the letter becomes {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One.' While spying on the party, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} found herself strangely drawn to this character, and a perverse desire soon blossomed into a depraved obsession. From that point on, the character has remained under {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s obsessive surveillance, as she continually uses her scrying powers to spy on him. Whoever ends up being {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One' holds special significance, which is further detailed under {@adventure Roleplaying as Lilith|SoD|7|Roleplaying as Lilith}." + "The male character chosen to receive the letter becomes {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One.' While spying on the party, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} found herself strangely drawn to this character, and a perverse desire soon blossomed into a depraved obsession. From that point on, the character has remained under {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s obsessive surveillance, as she continually uses her scrying powers to spy on him. Whoever ends up being {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s 'Favored One' holds special significance, which is further detailed under {@adventure Roleplaying as Lilith|SandsOfDoom|7|Roleplaying as Lilith}." ] } ] @@ -19677,6 +20083,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Approaching the Lair", + "page": 202, "entries": [ "The journey from Al'Kirat to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair covers approximately 30 miles, winding through small hills and rugged crags. The trip takes {@b 1 day} while traveling at a fast pace or by boat.", "On the journey to the {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair, the party may encounter two potential combat scenarios: 'A Risky Venture' and 'Sudden Ambush.' You have the option to run one, both, or neither, depending on your preference. Characters who are traveling by boat will not face any encounters.", @@ -19706,7 +20113,7 @@ "name": "Paying it Forward", "entries": [ "If the characters freed the beastfolk prisoners in the Slaver's Den earlier in this chapter, one of the {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} in this encounter turns out to be one of those they previously rescued\u2014Rametra. As the fight begins, the harpy recognizes the characters and calls off the attack.", - "As a token of her gratitude, the harpy plucks four feathers from her wings and gifts them to the characters. The beastfolk then leave in peace. The magical effects of harpy feathers are detailed in '{@adventure Downs of Sleep|SoD|2|Downs of Sleep}'." + "As a token of her gratitude, the harpy plucks four feathers from her wings and gifts them to the characters. The beastfolk then leave in peace. The magical effects of harpy feathers are detailed in '{@adventure Downs of Sleep|SandsOfDoom|2|Downs of Sleep}'." ] } ] @@ -19718,6 +20125,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lair of the Lamia", + "page": 203, "entries": [ "Thousands of years ago, the Riohnar River was a marvel to behold, filled with endless chunks of amber embedded into the rock along its length. It was one of the great natural wonders of the Anubian Empire. However, when the Darakni began their assault, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ordered the amber to be mined to use for the war effort. The amber was already fully mined by the time the Cataclysm struck.", "The {@creature Lamia|XMM}'s Lair is a network of ancient mines within a cave system at the southern end of the river. Unlike typical Anubian sites, these mines are devoid of statues, hieroglyphics, or ornate ruins. Upon discovery by the Kirati, the Keepers of the Flame thoroughly investigated the area, only to be disappointed by the absence of treasures usually found in Anubian complexes. A brief attempt to mine the remaining amber ensued, but the dangerous conditions\u2014 slippery floors and deadly drops\u2014forced them to abandon the operation.", @@ -19781,6 +20189,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Cave Entrance", + "page": 203, "entries": [ "As the river reaches its end, the characters come upon a towering 70-foot tall cliff. At the cliff's base, a grand cave allows the river to pass into the rock, becoming an underground stream. Around 30 feet up, a smaller and more concealed cave entrance can be accessed via several narrow paths that wind along the cliffside. This upper cave is the main entrance into the mine.", "As the party approaches the cliff, they notice two figures at the top, appearing to be humans waving torches to get their attention. These figures are {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} point towards the small cave entrance below with their torches, as if to show the characters where to go. After they do so, they shift into their jackal forms and slip into the cave ahead of the party.", @@ -19801,6 +20210,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "page": 203, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -19814,6 +20224,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "page": 203, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -19823,7 +20234,7 @@ }, "To contact or conduct business with the Veiled Syndicate, one must first visit the Serpent's Kiss, a hidden cantina known only to those approved by the organization. The place is rife with vagrants, bandits, and all manner of miscreants. It acts as the 'front lobby' for the criminal organization, and it's here where {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}, the half-ogre who oversees most of the Syndicate's face-to-face operations, handles its affairs.", "The tavern is a lively, chaotic hub where thieves and murderers alike gather to drink ale, smoke hookah, and swap stories. Chained {@creature Harpy|XMM} slaves (one such {@creature Harpy|XMM} is currently present) are often made to provide the entertainment, singing anything from haunting lullabies to rowdy pirate shanties, depending on the crowd's mood. Despite its rough appearance, the boardwalk platform where the tavern sits is stable and sturdy. Characters can purchase food and drink here and can rest safely\u2014so long as they avoid picking fights with the locals. Everyone the characters encounter here works with the Syndicate in some capacity, and are thereby trusted enough to know the location of the cantina.", - "While all the patrons at the Serpent's Kiss know that the 'Veiled Mistress' is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, none are aware of her real name or true form. When conducting private dealings in her chambers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} uses a convincing illusion to appear as a 'common' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a lion. Her true form, known only to her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and trusted {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, is that of a 'noble' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, with the lower body of a snake. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps this secret to avoid being identified by rebel beastfolk (see {@adventure Beastwars|SoD|2|Beastwars}). Similarly, no one in the tavern knows that the Syndicate is largely composed of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. They believe it to be a human-operated organization. Anyone who learns any of these secrets are swiftly killed and devoured.", + "While all the patrons at the Serpent's Kiss know that the 'Veiled Mistress' is a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, none are aware of her real name or true form. When conducting private dealings in her chambers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} uses a convincing illusion to appear as a 'common' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a lion. Her true form, known only to her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and trusted {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, is that of a 'noble' {@creature Lamia|XMM}, with the lower body of a snake. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps this secret to avoid being identified by rebel beastfolk (see {@adventure Beastwars|SandsOfDoom|2|Beastwars}). Similarly, no one in the tavern knows that the Syndicate is largely composed of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}. They believe it to be a human-operated organization. Anyone who learns any of these secrets are swiftly killed and devoured.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Brigands", @@ -19835,7 +20246,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Jamil", "entries": [ - "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} (see {@adventure area 7|SoD|7|7. Depleted Ogre}) and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head. Despite his lack of intelligence, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s favored consort.", + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz} (see {@adventure area 7|SandsOfDoom|7|7. Depleted Ogre}) and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears {@item Splint Armor|XPHB} adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head. Despite his lack of intelligence, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s favored consort.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", @@ -19874,6 +20285,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "3. Subterranean River", + "page": 205, "entries": [ "Read the following if a character gazes down into the river:", { @@ -19902,6 +20314,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "4. Amber Mine", + "page": 205, "entries": [ "If the characters peer into this area from area 2, or from the bridge between area 9 and area 10, read the following aloud:", { @@ -19911,13 +20324,14 @@ ] }, "Thousands of years ago, when the underground river's tide was far higher, its powerful currents carried amber from distant lands and deposited it within these caves. Now, the amber lies deeply embedded in the rock walls, ready to be mined by characters equipped with the right tools. The cave walls here hold 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber, which can be extracted at a rate of 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} for every 4 hours of labor per person.", - "Previously, none of this amber contained Heka (see {@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}). However, the magical explosion created by the Cataclysm infused the amber found here, as well as all other in the Wasteland, with divine energy. As a result, any amber mined here now holds the same properties as those found in Anubian ruins or acquired as loot from Anubians.", + "Previously, none of this amber contained Heka (see {@adventure Heka|SandsOfDoom|1|Heka}). However, the magical explosion created by the Cataclysm infused the amber found here, as well as all other in the Wasteland, with divine energy. As a result, any amber mined here now holds the same properties as those found in Anubian ruins or acquired as loot from Anubians.", "A {@creature Grick Alpha|MM} [{@creature Grick Ancient|XMM}] has made its home here, deterring others from mining the amber. Even so, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has strictly prohibited disturbing the creature or touching the amber, seeing this cave as the only source of beauty in her otherwise vile and filthy lair." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "5. Water Curtain", + "page": 205, "entries": [ "If the characters try to peer through the waterwall into area 9 from the outside, read the following aloud:", { @@ -19933,6 +20347,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "6. Assorted Tools", + "page": 205, "entries": [ "The Syndicate stores some basic tools here. The ladder is used as a safety precaution in the event that the boardwalk in area 2 collapses. It extends to 30 feet and can be laid horizontally to span the southern chasm completely. Any creature crossing the ladder when used in this way must make a {@dc 5} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check or risk falling 80 feet into the turbulent river below.", { @@ -19953,6 +20368,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "page": 206, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -19979,6 +20395,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "8. Slave Niches", + "page": 206, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -20006,8 +20423,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "page": 206, "entries": [ - "Area 9 is presently influenced by a powerful illusion, which transforms this section of the cave into a lavish manor. The version of this room as {@adventure shown|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves} showcases how it appears under the illusion, while the '{@adventure Illusion Dispelled|SoD|7|Jackalwere Caves}' map shown reflects its true form without the illusion.", + "Area 9 is presently influenced by a powerful illusion, which transforms this section of the cave into a lavish manor. The version of this room as {@adventure shown|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalwere Caves} showcases how it appears under the illusion, while the '{@adventure Illusion Dispelled|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalwere Caves}' map shown reflects its true form without the illusion.", "When the characters step into this room for the first time, if the illusion is still active, you may read the following aloud:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -20018,12 +20436,12 @@ ] }, "This is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s domain, where she spawns the members of the Veiled Syndicate and exercises control over the entire organization. Through her long attunement to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has gained the unique ability to cast the spell {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB}, which she uses to shroud the vast cavernous chamber in a stunningly realistic illusion. The illusion is described under 'Mirage Arcane' further in this section.", - "Eight {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as humans, sit at the northeast banquet table, eating heartily. If a fight ensues, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will divide into two groups of four, forming two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). In the northwest corner, seven trembling tiefling slaves (all male {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) huddle around the throne. Guarding the entrance to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s bedroom stand two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, while a sleek black cobra with bright red crests slithers across the floor of the bedroom\u2014 using the statistics of a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}].", + "Eight {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as humans, sit at the northeast banquet table, eating heartily. If a fight ensues, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will divide into two groups of four, forming two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). In the northwest corner, seven trembling tiefling slaves (all male {@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) huddle around the throne. Guarding the entrance to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s bedroom stand two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, while a sleek black cobra with bright red crests slithers across the floor of the bedroom\u2014 using the statistics of a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}].", { "type": "entries", "name": "Lilith, the Lamia", "entries": [ - "The monstrous woman resting on the bed appears as a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, but in reality, is a clone made of living shadow crafted by the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). The duplicate behaves like a real {@creature Lamia|XMM}, even bleeding realistically if harmed, yet it is entirely controlled by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sits invisibly on the throne. For more information on how the clone functions, refer to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}.", + "The monstrous woman resting on the bed appears as a {@creature Lamia|XMM}, but in reality, is a clone made of living shadow crafted by the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}). The duplicate behaves like a real {@creature Lamia|XMM}, even bleeding realistically if harmed, yet it is entirely controlled by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), who sits invisibly on the throne. For more information on how the clone functions, refer to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}.", "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} utilizes the clone to interact with her visitors, ensuring her true form remains hidden at all times. The {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, and slaves know of the clone and work to maintain the ruse. Even the slaves, terrified that the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them, do everything they can to avoid tipping off the characters to the truth." ] }, @@ -20039,7 +20457,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Waterfalls", "entries": [ - "The room contains several waterfalls. If a creature attempts to move through one or is shoved into it, they must make a {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the creature is knocked down by the force of the water but manages to grab onto the edge, teetering on the brink of a fall. They are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and must make another {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of their next turn. On a failure, they fall 80 feet into the river below (see {@adventure area 3|SoD|7|3. Subterranean River})." + "The room contains several waterfalls. If a creature attempts to move through one or is shoved into it, they must make a {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the creature is knocked down by the force of the water but manages to grab onto the edge, teetering on the brink of a fall. They are considered {@condition Restrained|XPHB} and must make another {@dc 15} Strength {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} at the end of their next turn. On a failure, they fall 80 feet into the river below (see {@adventure area 3|SandsOfDoom|7|3. Subterranean River})." ] }, { @@ -20048,7 +20466,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a hoard of treasure in her bedroom, carefully arranged in a large pile at the back of the room. The hoard includes 1,200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, 100 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, ten chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, three gemstones valued at 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and a single large diamond valued at 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", "On a nightstand near her treasure hoard, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} keeps a bronze chalice inlaid with azurites worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a silver circlet worth 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, a gold bracelet worth 200 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and a jade necklace decorated with red carnelians worth 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", - "Beside these treasures, two teal-colored letters rest on the nightstand\u2014invitations to the Enchanted Gala, an exclusive auction set to take place in Al'Kirat. For more details about the gala, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}, and for information on the invitations, see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala}." + "Beside these treasures, two teal-colored letters rest on the nightstand\u2014invitations to the Enchanted Gala, an exclusive auction set to take place in Al'Kirat. For more details about the gala, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8}, and for information on the invitations, see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SandsOfDoom|8|Invitation to the Gala}." ] }, { @@ -20080,7 +20498,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Kallista", "entries": [ - "After the events in the {@adventure Slaver's Den|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}, if the characters decide not to pursue the {@creature Lamia|XMM} with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}'s aid, she will carry on alone. This leads to her being ambushed, and brought to the mines to face the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, where she is ultimately killed and devoured." + "After the events in the {@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom|7|Slaver's Den}, if the characters decide not to pursue the {@creature Lamia|XMM} with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}'s aid, she will carry on alone. This leads to her being ambushed, and brought to the mines to face the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, where she is ultimately killed and devoured." ] }, { @@ -20106,6 +20524,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "10. Jackalwere Caves", + "page": 208, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -20161,6 +20580,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Meeting Lilith", + "page": 209, "entries": [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has no desire to fight the characters; in fact, she seeks to ally with them. When they enter her chambers and meet with her, she first attempts to persuade them to either ally with her or forge a truce.", "Through her magical scrying, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} witnessed the illfated expedition into the Pyramid and the catastrophe that ensued thereafter. She has watched as the Anubian armies sweep through the Kingdom of O'grila, conquering it region by region, and has no reason to believe they will stop there. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fears that all of Kirat will be consumed by flames and that Al'Kirat, the city she longs to one day rule, will be destroyed by them.", @@ -20175,7 +20595,7 @@ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} seeks to forge an alliance with the characters, offering them\u2014and the city of Al'Kirat\u2014a truce. She argues that with a powerful enemy approaching, there's no sense in fighting over the ashes, citing the old saying, \"{@i the enemy of my enemy is my friend.}\"", "In forging this truce, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to ally with the characters against the Anubians. She commits to fund the party with {@b 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} every week}, spy on their enemies with her scrying pool, deploy her forces to defend Al'Kirat when the Anubians finally attack, and, if needed, even join in the final fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", "As a sign of her commitment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} agrees to stop all kidnappings and killings until the war with Anubia is concluded. Furthermore, she will restrict the operations of the Veiled Syndicate to exclusively legal activities. And, as a gesture of good faith, she will release all the slaves currently held here, including the harpy in area 2.", - "Lastly, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to provide the characters with information regarding the location of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} hidden within Al'Kirat. She has learned that an Anubian artifact, a dagger, will soon be featured at the Enchanted Gala, a very exclusive auction. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} strongly believes the dagger is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For further details about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and the auction, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}." + "Lastly, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to provide the characters with information regarding the location of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} hidden within Al'Kirat. She has learned that an Anubian artifact, a dagger, will soon be featured at the Enchanted Gala, a very exclusive auction. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} strongly believes the dagger is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. For further details about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} and the auction, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8}." ] }, { @@ -20190,7 +20610,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "What About the Mask of Opals?", "entries": [ - "Unfortunately, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} cannot simply 'give' the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} to the characters, as she has remained attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for too long. By now, only death can sever her connection to the relic (see '{@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic}' in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). If they request the mask, she will convey this information." + "Unfortunately, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} cannot simply 'give' the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} to the characters, as she has remained attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} for too long. By now, only death can sever her connection to the relic (see '{@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SandsOfDoom|14|Attuning to a Relic}' in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}). If they request the mask, she will convey this information." ] } ] @@ -20198,6 +20618,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "page": 209, "entries": [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is seductive and overtly sexual. Her voice is soft and decadent, punctuated by heavy breaths or soft moans when she pauses. She is almost always touching something suggestively\u2014her hair, which she brushes; her slaves, whom she pets; or her own body, which she caresses. She directs most of her attention and flirtations to her 'Favored One.'", "During the meeting, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} should be portrayed in a way that would make it feel counterproductive for the party to attack her. To achieve this, she openly invites the characters into her chambers, makes no threatening moves, answers their questions truthfully, and offers peace and aid in return. {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} are corruptive and persuasive; if the party entered her hall intending to end her life but left as pawns in her schemes, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} has been roleplayed perfectly.", @@ -20250,6 +20671,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "page": 210, "entries": [ "The characters are likely to demand an explanation regarding the mysterious disappearances happening all over the city of Al'Kirat. To their surprise, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} will vehemently deny any involvement in the disappearances, aside from the four men the party found in the Slaver's Den and a small handful of other cases.", "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} candidly explains that she only kidnaps males to breed with, but never more than a few a year, and rarely ever females. She says (truthfully) that she has no reason to draw so much attention to herself and her operations, and that the recent disappearances has harmed her business greatly, particularly so with the city tightening its grip on crime.", @@ -20261,13 +20683,15 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Fighting the Lamia", + "page": 210, "entries": [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} fights the characters only if there is no other choice. The battle against {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} unfolds across two encounters.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "page": 210, "entries": [ - "In the first encounter, the characters face against all of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions in the room. The enemies include two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, Malika\u2014a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'} (see his statistics in area 7), and of course {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} herself, who for now only fights through her duplicate.", + "In the first encounter, the characters face against all of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions in the room. The enemies include two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), two {@creature Ogre|XMM|Ogres}, Malika\u2014a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} [{@creature Giant Venomous Snake|XMM}], {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom|Gruntz 'The Fertile'} (see his statistics in area 7), and of course {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} herself, who for now only fights through her duplicate.", "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} (see his statistics in area 2) participates in the fight only if he escorted the characters to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and is still in the room when the encounter starts. Otherwise, he is quietly assassinated by {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak Sandscale} in area 5 as the half-ogre attempted to investigate the sounds of combat emanating from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s chambers. If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is with the party, then {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom} joins the fight on the third round of combat.", "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} remains invisibly concealed on her throne for the duration of the encounter.", { @@ -20318,10 +20742,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "page": 211, "entries": [ "The second encounter occurs after {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s minions are defeated, but only if the characters suspect that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, uncover her sitting on the throne, or dispel the {@spell Mirage Arcane|XPHB} spell disguising the room.", "If the characters defeat the first encounter but haven't yet realized that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is hiding invisibly on the throne, they might piece it together by observing the slaves' strange behavior. Knowing {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the slaves ignore the characters' offers of help, refuse to speak, and become aggressive when attempts are made to free them. Characters trying to understand their behavior can attempt a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check. On a success, they notice some slaves casting nervous glances at the throne. With a {@dc 12} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Intimidation}) check, the characters can force one of the slaves to cry out, \"She is still alive! Please, you must h\u2014\" before a magical sigil appears across his forehead, glowing ominously and causing unbearable pain. The slave screams in agony for a few short moments before he perishes. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} then reveals herself and dispels the illusion.", - "In this confrontation, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) reveals herself and attacks in her true form. She commands her sixteen slaves to join the battle, and they comply, knowing the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them if they disobey.", + "In this confrontation, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) reveals herself and attacks in her true form. She commands her sixteen slaves to join the battle, and they comply, knowing the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell will kill them if they disobey.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -20353,7 +20778,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wears a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} called the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}). She is also equipped with {@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG} (worth 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and an {@item Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location|XDMG} (worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces})." + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} wears a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} called the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}). She is also equipped with {@item Bracers of Defense|XDMG} (worth 4,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}) and an {@item Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location|XDMG} (worth 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces})." ] } ] @@ -20365,11 +20790,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 211, "entries": [ "The chapter reaches its conclusion when the characters either defeat {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} and seize her {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}, or forge an alliance with her to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and his impending invasion.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Death of Lilith", + "page": 211, "entries": [ "The death of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} cripples the Veiled Syndicate and disrupts organized crime throughout the region. The flow of beastfolk slaves into the city grinds to a halt, smuggling operations become increasingly expensive, and banditry in the Kirati badlands weakens.", { @@ -20420,6 +20847,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "page": 212, "entries": [ "Killing the {@creature Lamia|XMM} safely breaks the {@spell Geas|XPHB} spell on the slaves, otherwise she dispels the curse herself if the characters forge an alliance with her. Either outcome allows the characters to escort the slaves back to Al'Kirat and secure their freedom.", "The victims are weak from hunger and thirst. They say little unless prompted. Days later, once they've had time to adjust to the safety of their homes, they slowly come forward to thank the characters for their rescue. They bring the party flowers, cooked food, and similarly small gestures.", @@ -20440,24 +20868,27 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Real Culprit", + "page": 212, "entries": [ "Regardless of whether the characters kill or ally with the {@creature Lamia|XMM}, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} brings an end to the kidnappings, having successfully crippled the Syndicate and uncovered the location of their headquarters (he magically spied on the characters as they traveled to the mines).", "Any efforts by the characters to persuade the city to continue investigating the 'real culprit' are repeatedly thwarted by the Vizier.", - "Without discovering {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s true fiendish form or convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to reveal the truth, the characters will struggle to find solid evidence implicating the Vizier in the disappearances. For now, challenging the Vizier brings little benefit and risks losing them a powerful ally in the war against the Anubians. However, if the characters discover the dark truth and their sense of justice compels them to confront him, you can find details on how that encounter would transpire in {@adventure Encounter: Death to the Vizier|SoD|11|Encounter: Death to the Vizier}." + "Without discovering {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}'s true fiendish form or convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} to reveal the truth, the characters will struggle to find solid evidence implicating the Vizier in the disappearances. For now, challenging the Vizier brings little benefit and risks losing them a powerful ally in the war against the Anubians. However, if the characters discover the dark truth and their sense of justice compels them to confront him, you can find details on how that encounter would transpire in {@adventure Encounter: Death to the Vizier|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Death to the Vizier}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Allying with Lilith", + "page": 212, "entries": [ "If the characters forge a truce or alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, she remains true to her word and fulfills her end of the agreement. The activities of the Veiled Syndicate are scaled back, and her kidnappings come to a halt\u2014at least until such a time that the war is concluded.", "Every week, 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} is delivered to the characters via {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Further, the characters are always welcome to return to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s lair, whether to discuss plans or use her scrying pool.", - "Finally, the characters gain the ability to call upon {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} as reinforcements during the Siege of Al'Kirat, and enlist {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aid in the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. For more details, see '{@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}' on {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}." + "Finally, the characters gain the ability to call upon {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} as reinforcements during the Siege of Al'Kirat, and enlist {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s aid in the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. For more details, see '{@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|Siege Reinforcements}' on {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Night of Pleasure", + "page": 212, "entries": [ "During {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may find themselves in need of a favor from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Whether they require a wealthy sponsor, the help of her criminal organization, or knowledge that only she possesses; whatever it is, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} is willing to grant it. However, her price is simple: a night spent with her 'Favored One.'", "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} desires more than a night of pleasure\u2014she wishes to breed with the character and birth several of his children. To accomplish this, she expects a full night of intimate indulgence with the 'Favored One,' lasting until dawn and broken only by brief moments of rest.", @@ -20471,6 +20902,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala", + "page": 213, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -20482,10 +20914,11 @@ }, "The city of Al'Kirat is a haven for wondrous and mysterious magical artifacts. Trinkets and baubles, both beautiful and powerful, are salvaged from the ruins of the desert and sold within its bazaars. Their allure draws merchants and nobles from far-flung realms to its crowded streets. But not all commerce takes place in the open, and not everyone is privy to the most exclusive of transactions. Some artifacts are too dangerous, others simply too exquisite, to be sold to the common folk. When the rarest and most powerful of items hang in the balance, the elite of Al'Kirat gather in secret auctions, bidding fiercely to claim these treasures for their own.", "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} is a well-known and respected figure in Al'Kirat. Rumor has it that no magical item changes hands in the city without his knowledge. The moment something marvelous catches {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}'s interest, it is discreetly purchased and locked away, protected until the day he chooses to unveil it at his next exclusive gala.", - "The Enchanted Gala is a dazzling auction hosted yearly by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, where he reveals the greatest magical artifacts he has painstakingly collected throughout the year. Each item is presented on stage and sold to the highest bidder. The event is strictly invitation-only, where the richest and most influential of the city are given the privilege to participate. It is here where the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of the Anubian Empire\u2014will soon be up for auction.", + "The Enchanted Gala is a dazzling auction hosted yearly by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, where he reveals the greatest magical artifacts he has painstakingly collected throughout the year. Each item is presented on stage and sold to the highest bidder. The event is strictly invitation-only, where the richest and most influential of the city are given the privilege to participate. It is here where the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of the Anubian Empire\u2014will soon be up for auction.", { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 213, "entries": [ "This chapter is simple and offers an open-ended challenge for the characters to tackle. The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} is set to be auctioned at an exclusive venue, and the party must secure a way inside and win the relic. They could choose the honest route\u2014gather the money, persuade their way in, and bid for the relic fairly; or do the opposite\u2014they might steal the funds, research their rivals, and sabotage them.", { @@ -20503,7 +20936,7 @@ "name": "Large Gold Requirement", "entries": [ "Depending on the party's approach, they may need to amass a significant sum of gold to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Ideally, they will prepare in advance\u2014either by acquiring the gold in other chapters or by securing the backing of influential allies.", - "The characters should aim to arrive at the auction with at least {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}}, the minimum needed to secure the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Anything less, and they'll have to rely on illegitimate means to obtain the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. A budget of {@b 7,000 to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} is recommended." + "The characters should aim to arrive at the auction with at least {@b 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}}, the minimum needed to secure the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. Anything less, and they'll have to rely on illegitimate means to obtain the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. A budget of {@b 7,000 to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}} is recommended." ] } ] @@ -20511,6 +20944,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Chapter Timeline", + "page": 214, "entries": [ "The auction takes place at a specific day. Which day it is depends on whether you're using the Days Tracked system to track days in {@i Sands of Doom} or the Milestone system.", { @@ -20532,7 +20966,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Milestone", "entries": [ - "At the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SoD|5}, roll a {@dice d4}. The result determines how many weeks it will be before the invitations for the gala are sent. The Enchanted Gala then takes place {@dice 1d4} weeks after.", + "At the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom|5}, roll a {@dice d4}. The result determines how many weeks it will be before the invitations for the gala are sent. The Enchanted Gala then takes place {@dice 1d4} weeks after.", "For those who request their items delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them 2 days after the gala." ] } @@ -20548,8 +20982,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 214, "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} is designed for a party of any level.", + "{@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} is designed for a party of any level.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Milestone Leveling", @@ -20581,22 +21016,24 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Enchanted Gala", + "page": 214, "entries": [ "The chapter is set within the Eternal Oasis, an elegant theater owned by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Beneath the main floor lies a spacious sublevel that houses a smaller, more exclusive theater, perfect for private events. Here, the Enchanted Gala will unfold.", "The auctions of Magic Items serve as the centerpiece of the event, turned into thrilling spectacles by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}. Each item's magical properties are revealed with theatrical flourish, aided by beautiful assistants who heighten the performance with illusions or bravely take part in its demonstrations. While the private auction is the highlight of the gala, it is far from the only draw for the wealthy benefactors in attendance. The gala is a lively blend of meetand- greet, culinary delights, and refined music. For the elite, the event provides an ideal space to forge connections, gauge rivals, and converse with influential figures.", { "type": "entries", "name": "The Knife of Topaz", + "page": 214, "entries": [ "Four months ago, an adventuring group of little renown clashed with a brutal goblin clan in the depths of the Tarakuir Mountains. Among their spoils was the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@spell Detect Magic|XPHB} spells revealed its magical nature, but every attempt to identify or attune to the weapon failed, so they sold the dagger in the city. Over time, the mysterious blade changed many hands until rumors of the weapon reached {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro}, who inevitably purchased it for 3,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} became intrigued by the hidden magical nature of the Dagger. After all, much of the allure of the Enchanted Gala lies in the mystery\u2014the thrill of uncovering the hidden magical wonders of the world.", - "Once a weapon of great power, the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} has been rendered inert by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). Now, the dagger appears as little more than a beautiful trinket. For details on how to restore its power, refer to {@adventure Restoring the Knife of Topaz|SoD|8|Restoring the Knife of Topaz} at the end of this chapter.", + "Once a weapon of great power, the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} has been rendered inert by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}'s {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). Now, the dagger appears as little more than a beautiful trinket. For details on how to restore its power, refer to {@adventure Restoring the Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom|8|Restoring the Knife of Topaz} at the end of this chapter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Learning of the Dagger", "entries": [ - "Seeing as the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power is sealed, nobody at the Enchanted Gala is aware of the dagger's true worth. Therefore, word of mouth will do nothing to alert the characters that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold in the city, as no one has reason to believe this dagger is anything more than an ordinary magical item.", - "The characters can discover that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being auctioned off through the following means:", + "Seeing as the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power is sealed, nobody at the Enchanted Gala is aware of the dagger's true worth. Therefore, word of mouth will do nothing to alert the characters that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is being sold in the city, as no one has reason to believe this dagger is anything more than an ordinary magical item.", + "The characters can discover that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is being auctioned off through the following means:", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -20604,21 +21041,21 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Prophecy", "entries": [ - "The Sphinx points those following the Path of [Devotion] and [Benevolence] towards {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SoD|8|Invitation to the Gala})." + "The Sphinx points those following the Path of [Devotion] and [Benevolence] towards {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SandsOfDoom|8|Invitation to the Gala})." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Lilith", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} knows about the Enchanted Gala and believes that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is being sold there. Characters that ally with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can learn about the relic. (see {@adventure Meeting Lilith|SoD|7|Meeting Lilith})." + "The {@creature Lamia|XMM} knows about the Enchanted Gala and believes that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is being sold there. Characters that ally with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} can learn about the relic. (see {@adventure Meeting Lilith|SandsOfDoom|7|Meeting Lilith})." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Adventurer's Guild", "entries": [ - "The Adventurer's Guild toiled for months to awaken the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power, but their efforts ended in failure. While they do not realize it is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, any mention of such artifacts will remind them of their difficulties with the Dagger. If asked, they will direct the party to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, its last owner." + "The Adventurer's Guild toiled for months to awaken the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}'s power, but their efforts ended in failure. While they do not realize it is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, any mention of such artifacts will remind them of their difficulties with the Dagger. If asked, they will direct the party to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, its last owner." ] } ] @@ -20630,6 +21067,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Invitation to the Gala", + "page": 215, "entries": [ "The Enchanted Gala is an exclusive event, reserved for the most prominent members of society. Unless a character hails from a wealthy and politically connected family, they won't be invited. Therefore, the party will need to find a way to enter.", { @@ -20652,7 +21090,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", "entries": [ - "The looming war keeps the Sultana far too busy to attend the gala, a fact she deeply resents. However, if the characters have a good relationship with the Sultana and openly reveal that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} might be among the auctioned items, she considers it important enough to handle personally.", + "The looming war keeps the Sultana far too busy to attend the gala, a fact she deeply resents. However, if the characters have a good relationship with the Sultana and openly reveal that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} might be among the auctioned items, she considers it important enough to handle personally.", "The party must be willing to share what they know about the relics with the Sultana and demonstrate how they can be used to defend the city. If persuaded, she requests {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} to grant invitations to all the characters, to which he acquiesces.", { "type": "entries", @@ -20673,8 +21111,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "A Dark Deal", "entries": [ - "If the characters have a favorable relationship with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}), she is willing to pull strings for them. She can secure invitations to the gala, withdraw her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} from the auction (see {@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}), and even grant the party the 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} she had set aside for their bid.", - "In return, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} asks for only one thing\u2014a baby (see {@adventure Night of Pleasure|SoD|7|Night of Pleasure})." + "If the characters have a favorable relationship with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}), she is willing to pull strings for them. She can secure invitations to the gala, withdraw her {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} from the auction (see {@adventure Steve & Marie|SandsOfDoom|8|Steve & Marie}), and even grant the party the 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} she had set aside for their bid.", + "In return, the {@creature Lamia|XMM} asks for only one thing\u2014a baby (see {@adventure Night of Pleasure|SandsOfDoom|7|Night of Pleasure})." ] } ] @@ -20692,6 +21130,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "page": 215, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -20729,6 +21168,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Layout of the Gala", + "page": 216, "entries": [ "Every area of the gala is brightly lit and impeccably clean. The walls are elegantly adorned with carefully arranged geometric tiles, while the floors feature thin, vibrant rugs that add a touch of color to the space.", "The Enchanted Gala takes place across three main rooms: the Gathering Hall, where food is served and guests socialize; the Theater, where auctions are held; and the Entertainment Hall, where guests can sit, relax, and gamble.", @@ -20822,7 +21262,7 @@ "Players can join the roulette game and wager gold by rolling dice rather than using a traditional roulette wheel. Show them the 'D20 Roulette' handout.", "A participant selects a single number, a row or column of numbers, or all the red or black numbers. The participant then puts down their bet and rolls a {@dice d20}. If the roll matches one of their chosen numbers, they win.", "The payout is determined by the amount of numbers chosen: eight times the wager for a single number, four times for a column, three times for a row, or an equal payout for betting on red or black.", - "The maximum wager per bet is 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The characters can win up to a maximum of 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before the dealer cuts them off. If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}) is persuaded to participate, he will stop once he loses a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + "The maximum wager per bet is 250 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The characters can win up to a maximum of 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} before the dealer cuts them off. If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom|8|Bidding Rivals}) is persuaded to participate, he will stop once he loses a 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." ] }, { @@ -20839,7 +21279,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "3. Theater", "entries": [ - "The theater seats up to 70 people, though four seats are sometimes combined into one to accommodate Large-sized creatures, such as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}). Throughout the gala, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} entertains the audience from a tall podium, often accompanied by two striking assistants." + "The theater seats up to 70 people, though four seats are sometimes combined into one to accommodate Large-sized creatures, such as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom|8|Bidding Rivals}). Throughout the gala, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} entertains the audience from a tall podium, often accompanied by two striking assistants." ] }, { @@ -20877,11 +21317,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Bidding Rivals", + "page": 217, "entries": [ "Bidding wars are common in the Enchanted Gala. As the party readies to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they must compete against others equally determined to claim the relic. Though many guests will compete for the dagger, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and two disguised {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} will be their most formidable rivals. If the party does not actively work to undermine their bids, they will find it difficult to win against them.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "page": 217, "entries": [ "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|XMM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} was astonished to discover the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014 serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", @@ -20902,15 +21344,15 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Remembrance of Legacy", "entries": [ - "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} will refrain from bidding on much while at the auction. However, the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, which will be presented shortly before the dagger (see {@adventure Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SoD|8|Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol}), may tempt him. The pistol originates from Karak'Drazh, his own ancestral homeland, which fell to the Darakni several centuries ago. Though it serves little practical use to him, it holds immense sentimental value as a rare connection to his lost homeland.", - "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} makes a brief attempt to bid on the pistol but withdraws to save his gold. Characters who notice his hesitation can easily convince him to pursue it. If swayed, he enters a bidding war with {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Steve & Marie|SoD|8|Steve & Marie}' below) and wins the pistol for 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} will refrain from bidding on much while at the auction. However, the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, which will be presented shortly before the dagger (see {@adventure Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|8|Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol}), may tempt him. The pistol originates from Karak'Drazh, his own ancestral homeland, which fell to the Darakni several centuries ago. Though it serves little practical use to him, it holds immense sentimental value as a rare connection to his lost homeland.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} makes a brief attempt to bid on the pistol but withdraws to save his gold. Characters who notice his hesitation can easily convince him to pursue it. If swayed, he enters a bidding war with {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom} (see '{@adventure Steve & Marie|SandsOfDoom|8|Steve & Marie}' below) and wins the pistol for 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Winning the Relic", "entries": [ - "If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} successfully claims the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will ask for the dagger to be delivered to his ship, which is scheduled to depart for Drek'Alor in three days." + "If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} successfully claims the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, he will ask for the dagger to be delivered to his ship, which is scheduled to depart for Drek'Alor in three days." ] }, { @@ -20927,8 +21369,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "page": 218, "entries": [ - "The ambassador {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} (Male {@creature Efreeti|XMM} - see his {@adventure entry|SoD|1|Yasar-Al-Fajr}), backed by the immense wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, possesses an overwhelming advantage in the auction due to his seemingly endless financial resources. In a bidding war, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unbeatable, able to continually raise his bid until he wins. However, his duties as an ambassador come with certain constraints. If the characters are shrewd enough to exploit these diplomatic restrictions, they can hinder his ability to bid on the dagger.", + "The ambassador {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} (Male {@creature Efreeti|XMM} - see his {@adventure entry|SandsOfDoom|1|Yasar-Al-Fajr}), backed by the immense wealth of the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, possesses an overwhelming advantage in the auction due to his seemingly endless financial resources. In a bidding war, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is unbeatable, able to continually raise his bid until he wins. However, his duties as an ambassador come with certain constraints. If the characters are shrewd enough to exploit these diplomatic restrictions, they can hinder his ability to bid on the dagger.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -20952,7 +21395,7 @@ "name": "Winning the Relic", "entries": [ "Should {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} win the relic, he will request that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} arrange for its delivery to his mansion in the Palace District, as he cannot be burdened with carrying the numerous items he acquires at the auction.", - "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is secretly in negotiations with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and will soon betray the city on his behalf (see '{@adventure Betrayal from Within|SoD|11|Betrayal from Within}'). After acquiring the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bestow the divine energy needed to reactivate it, allowing {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to attune to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is secretly in negotiations with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and will soon betray the city on his behalf (see '{@adventure Betrayal from Within|SandsOfDoom|11|Betrayal from Within}'). After acquiring the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} will bestow the divine energy needed to reactivate it, allowing {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} to attune to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] }, { @@ -20969,10 +21412,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Steve & Marie", + "page": 218, "entries": [ - "Undisclosed sources informed the Veil Syndicate of the items expected on auction at the gala. A description of the dagger immediately caught {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s attention. After scrying on the dagger, she has now confirmed it as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, as the wearer of any relic can instantly recognize another relic on sight (see {@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic} on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "Undisclosed sources informed the Veil Syndicate of the items expected on auction at the gala. A description of the dagger immediately caught {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s attention. After scrying on the dagger, she has now confirmed it as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, as the wearer of any relic can instantly recognize another relic on sight (see {@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SandsOfDoom|14|Attuning to a Relic} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}).", "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", - "Characters who know what to look for can spot the subtle differences between {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and ordinary humans. A full list of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} traits that can assist in telling them apart can be found under {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres} on {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}.", + "Characters who know what to look for can spot the subtle differences between {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} and ordinary humans. A full list of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} traits that can assist in telling them apart can be found under {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalweres} on {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -21024,6 +21468,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Auction", + "page": 219, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -21036,12 +21481,12 @@ "The gala runs throughout the day, with regular intermissions for guests to eat, mingle, or to step out and return later. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} ensures that the auction is organized in a way that allows guests to know which items will be presented and when, allowing them to skip any presentations they aren't interested in. The characters can ask the staff for a pamphlet with the gala's schedule if they wish to know exactly when the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} will be featured.", "For each item to be auctioned, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} presents the item and makes a show of describing it, its history, and its value, before he sets a starting bid for its auction. Bidding starts from this price and guests compete against each other by offering more and more {@item Gold|XDMG} for the item, until someone offers a high enough amount that no one else is willing to pay for the item.", "There are only a few rules for placing bids. A bidder must raise their hand and clearly state their offer such that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} can both see and hear them. Each bid must exceed the current bid by at least 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Once the price surpasses 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, the minimum bid increases to becomes 100 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, and after 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG}, it rises to 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. At any time during the bidding, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} may start a slow countdown from 5 to 0, resetting to 5 whenever a new bid is made. If no further bids are placed before he counts to 0, the current highest bidder wins.", - "This section highlights three unique items that will be auctioned at the gala. Beyond these, it is understood that dozens of other Magical Items will be presented\u2014far too many to list here in detail. Guidelines and recommendations for additional magical items to feature during the auction can be found under '{@adventure Additional Auctions|SoD|8|Additional Auctions}' at the end of this section.", + "This section highlights three unique items that will be auctioned at the gala. Beyond these, it is understood that dozens of other Magical Items will be presented\u2014far too many to list here in detail. Guidelines and recommendations for additional magical items to feature during the auction can be found under '{@adventure Additional Auctions|SandsOfDoom|8|Additional Auctions}' at the end of this section.", { "type": "inset", "name": "Roleplaying the Show", "entries": [ - "If you plan to present multiple auctions for the characters to bid on, it is recommended to present the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} early. Starting with other items may cause your players to hesitate bidding on them, as they'll likely want to conserve their resources to secure the dagger which might be unfun. Once the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is out of the way, your players will probably feel more comfortable and eager to participate in the remaining auctions. An exception can be made for the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters might want to manipulate {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} into bidding on the pistol to deplete his {@item Gold|XDMG}.", + "If you plan to present multiple auctions for the characters to bid on, it is recommended to present the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} early. Starting with other items may cause your players to hesitate bidding on them, as they'll likely want to conserve their resources to secure the dagger which might be unfun. Once the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is out of the way, your players will probably feel more comfortable and eager to participate in the remaining auctions. An exception can be made for the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters might want to manipulate {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} into bidding on the pistol to deplete his {@item Gold|XDMG}.", "In a similar vein, if you're fully roleplaying the presentations, it is recommended to limit the number of items presented to a select few (this is why only three items are featured in this chapter). Roleplaying every single item can drag out the event too much. Instead of roleplaying the rest, simply tell your players the items for auction and the {@item Gold|XDMG} they would need to win the bid to simplify the process." ] } @@ -21060,10 +21505,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "page": 220, "entries": [ "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} , through some undisclosed connections, has managed to secure a rare {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. He is thrilled to be auctioning it, marking this the first time a grimfire weapon has ever been sold openly in the city of Al'Kirat.", "The auction offers a {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom}, and the rare opportunity for a private meeting with a veteran dwarvish gunslinger who will teach the winner the skills needed to handle and reload the firearm.", - "The statistics for {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} and {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} can be found in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Grimfire Weapons}.", + "The statistics for {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} and {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} can be found in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom|2|Grimfire Weapons}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -21085,7 +21531,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Learning Proficiency", "entries": [ - "The intricate process of shooting and reloading a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} can only be mastered by someone with a thorough understanding of the weapon. The winner of this auction will gain proficiency in grimfire weapons after they are trained by a dwarvish gunslinger (see '{@adventure Closing the Chapter|SoD|8|Closing the Chapter}' at the end of this chapter)." + "The intricate process of shooting and reloading a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} can only be mastered by someone with a thorough understanding of the weapon. The winner of this auction will gain proficiency in grimfire weapons after they are trained by a dwarvish gunslinger (see '{@adventure Closing the Chapter|SandsOfDoom|8|Closing the Chapter}' at the end of this chapter)." ] } ] @@ -21114,6 +21560,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 220, "entries": [ "The enchanted gala features many precious items, but none holds more value to the characters than the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} exhausted every resource at his disposal in his search for a way to unlock the magical properties within the blade, but to no avail. Though he rarely auctions nonfunctional magical items at his gala, the dagger's stunning craftsmanship and the mystery behind its dormant power were far too compelling to pass up. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} is certain that its mystery alone will stir considerable interest among the bidders.", { @@ -21129,7 +21576,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bids", "entries": [ - "Follow the information provided under '{@adventure Bidding Rivals|SoD|8|Bidding Rivals}' to bring the auction to life, as {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fiercely compete for the prize. The gala initially erupts in chaos, with bids flying from every corner of the room. Eventually, the frenzy fades, leaving {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} locked in an intense bidding war. {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s companions beg him to back down, knowing no one has ever outbid the {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. But the Dwarf's pride and stubbornness compel him to risk everything, until, at last, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} emerges the victor.", + "Follow the information provided under '{@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom|8|Bidding Rivals}' to bring the auction to life, as {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fiercely compete for the prize. The gala initially erupts in chaos, with bids flying from every corner of the room. Eventually, the frenzy fades, leaving {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} locked in an intense bidding war. {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}'s companions beg him to back down, knowing no one has ever outbid the {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. But the Dwarf's pride and stubbornness compel him to risk everything, until, at last, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} emerges the victor.", "Without interference from the characters, the dagger is claimed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}, for 12,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. The {@creature Efreeti|XMM} knows he will likely face consequences for spending so much on the dagger, but he considers it more important to honor the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass} by remaining undefeated in a bidding war. If the characters manage to bankrupt {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir}, oust the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres}, and either prevent or convince {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} not to bid, the dagger will sell for a minimum of 4,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to a wealthy tiefling scholar named Belle Sivak, who works closely with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} at the Museum of Anubian Studies." ] } @@ -21138,6 +21585,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "page": 221, "entries": [ "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom}, who recognized her potential.", "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom|Babi} is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including {@item Plate Armor|XPHB|Full Plate Armor}. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in {@language Orcish|XPHB}.", @@ -21200,6 +21648,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Additional Auctions", + "page": 222, "entries": [ "Beyond the unique auctions described prior, the Enchanted Gala is filled with equally wonderful and mysterious magical items. Some are well known across the land, while others are newly unearthed relics, their magic never seen before.", { @@ -21250,7 +21699,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Using your Own Items", "entries": [ - "You can customize the list by adding your own magical items. Use {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} as a guide to create an item, or select one from the Dungeon Master's Guide if you know it would interest one of your players. The {@adventure Enchanted Items|SoD|14|Enchanted Items} section on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} is also a great resource, as it provides items with pre-set prices that you can use as a basis for the auction.", + "You can customize the list by adding your own magical items. Use {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14} as a guide to create an item, or select one from the Dungeon Master's Guide if you know it would interest one of your players. The {@adventure Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom|14|Enchanted Items} section on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14} is also a great resource, as it provides items with pre-set prices that you can use as a basis for the auction.", "If the Magic Item you plan to auction would also be available at the Grand Bazaar, consider pricing it lower here to encourage the characters to bid. If the price is the same as it would be at the Bazaar, they may see no reason to participate seeing as they could simply buy it later." ] } @@ -21269,12 +21718,14 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Delivery of Goods", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "The winners of the auctions are met by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} at the end of the gala. One by one, he personally delivers their prize with a heartfelt congratulations. Or, if they require their prizes delivered, he makes the arrangements then.", "Payment for bids are made upon delivery of the prizes. Since the wealthy patrons of the gala rarely carry enough physical currency on them, most schedule the delivery of their prizes to their residences and pay at that time.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Guarded Caravan", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "If the characters fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, they may still have an opportunity to steal it from the guarded caravan set to deliver it to the winner.", "The caravan consists of a large, covered wagon drawn by two camels. Inside, the dagger is placed within a steel chest, locked tight and buried among various crates. Picking the lock requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB}.", @@ -21286,19 +21737,22 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "Depending on the characters' actions during this chapter, the following events can transpire by the end of the gala.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Master Zakaro", + "page": 223, "entries": [ - "If the characters handle themselves well, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} becomes utterly captivated by them. His eccentric nature gravitates toward the most flamboyant and outspoken member of the group, showering them with invitations for drinks, friendly meetups, and exclusive discounts on magical items across the city. That character automatically receives a {@b 20% discount} on all magical items purchased at the Grand Bazaar (including {@adventure Magic Items|SoD|14|Magic Items} found on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}).", + "If the characters handle themselves well, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom} becomes utterly captivated by them. His eccentric nature gravitates toward the most flamboyant and outspoken member of the group, showering them with invitations for drinks, friendly meetups, and exclusive discounts on magical items across the city. That character automatically receives a {@b 20% discount} on all magical items purchased at the Grand Bazaar (including {@adventure Magic Items|SandsOfDoom|14|Magic Items} found on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}).", "Conversely, if the characters are caught committing crimes at the gala, he blacklists them from purchasing magical items from vendors under his influence. Magic items purchased at the Grand Bazaar are {@b 20% more expensive} for those characters. If they approach {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom|Zakaro} to apologize and either return what they stole or compensate him in some way, he will forgive them and remove them from his blacklist." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall.", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is devastated if he loses the bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, seeing it as his only chance to restore his family's honor. If the characters win the dagger, he approaches them a day later, begging them to sell it to him for 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. Depending on how things played out, he may or may not have the money to pay for the dagger. If he lacks the funds, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} is even willing to sell his ship to gather the money. If the characters explain they need the relic for the war, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} offers to purchase it from them once the conflict is over." ] @@ -21306,13 +21760,15 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Steve and Marie", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "If the characters have not formed an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} are distraught. For {@dice 1d4} days, they stalk the party, waiting for an opportunity to slip into their quarters at night and steal the relic. If they fail or are caught, they fight to the death. However, if the {@creature Lamia|XMM} is dead, the {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} give up entirely, as they no longer have anything to fear." ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "name": "2-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom}, a veteran dwarven gunslinger from Drek'Alor. {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom|Kurgan} is a grim, black-haired Dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni.", "The meeting is held a few days after the gala at a secluded location atop the city walls. The training lasts 8 hours, primarily focusing on reloading the firearm. By the end, the character gains proficiency with grimfire weapons.", @@ -21322,20 +21778,21 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "page": 223, "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} foresaw that the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom} would find its way to Al'Kirat, but if it fell into the hands of greedy adventurers, it would inevitably be sold to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}\u2014who would have used it against the party in the Siege of Al'Kirat. To prevent this, she commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} years ago to neutralize the artifact with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, yet ensured it remained with the goblins so fate would still guide it to the city.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "If the characters follow either of these two Paths of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} seeks them out after they win the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. He reveals why the dagger was sealed and, satisfied they have control over it, returns its stolen divine essence with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} (see the spear's entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14})." + "If the characters follow either of these two Paths of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} seeks them out after they win the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. He reveals why the dagger was sealed and, satisfied they have control over it, returns its stolen divine essence with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} (see the spear's entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14})." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", "entries": [ - "If the characters follow this Path of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has been instructed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to not assist them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, however, has studied Anubian history and recognizes the signs of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at work, and asserts that only the spear itself can return the dagger its stolen power. In this case, if they wish to restore the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to seek out {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} at the Temple of Time, or defeat him at the Lunar Shrine during the {@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SoD|10|Path of [Erudition]} encounter in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is defeated and spared, he begrudgingly agrees to break the seal." + "If the characters follow this Path of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} has been instructed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} to not assist them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, however, has studied Anubian history and recognizes the signs of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} at work, and asserts that only the spear itself can return the dagger its stolen power. In this case, if they wish to restore the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}, the party will have to seek out {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} at the Temple of Time, or defeat him at the Lunar Shrine during the {@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Erudition]} encounter in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is defeated and spared, he begrudgingly agrees to break the seal." ] } ] @@ -21347,6 +21804,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 9: Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "page": 224, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -21361,14 +21819,16 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 224, "entries": [ - "This chapter features several Anubians for the characters to interact with. Before running this chapter, be sure to read {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}, which provides important background information on these gnolls and how to roleplay them. Statistics for all Anubian soldiers found in this chapter can also be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", - "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} enabled {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to create sentient golems by transplanting living souls into the constructs. Some of these golems appear throughout the chapter. Refer to the '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14} for a detailed description of the relic's abilities and limitations.", - "The timing of the characters' arrival in the city is important. Clan Bloodpaw is currently excavating Hakkari's Temple, a large ziggurat that has suffered multiple collapses over the past two thousand years. The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} lies buried beneath this mountain of debris, which the clan is painstakingly removing. As a result, the characters will be unable to acquire the powerful artifact until the excavation is completed. Arriving too early may require the party to wait for the excavation to finish, while arriving too late could mean the gnolls have already unearthed and claimed the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for themselves. For information on how the excavation advances over time, and how that may affect the characters, see the '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}' section further ahead.", + "This chapter features several Anubians for the characters to interact with. Before running this chapter, be sure to read {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}, which provides important background information on these gnolls and how to roleplay them. Statistics for all Anubian soldiers found in this chapter can also be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} enabled {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to create sentient golems by transplanting living souls into the constructs. Some of these golems appear throughout the chapter. Refer to the '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom|14|Hand of Brass}' entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14} for a detailed description of the relic's abilities and limitations.", + "The timing of the characters' arrival in the city is important. Clan Bloodpaw is currently excavating Hakkari's Temple, a large ziggurat that has suffered multiple collapses over the past two thousand years. The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} lies buried beneath this mountain of debris, which the clan is painstakingly removing. As a result, the characters will be unable to acquire the powerful artifact until the excavation is completed. Arriving too early may require the party to wait for the excavation to finish, while arriving too late could mean the gnolls have already unearthed and claimed the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} for themselves. For information on how the excavation advances over time, and how that may affect the characters, see the '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SandsOfDoom|9|Excavation Timeline}' section further ahead.", "The characters will have several options for claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. They can collaborate with Clan Bloodpaw and betray them at the last moment, ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari} who stands against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, or wait in the shadows until the relic is uncovered, then challenge {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and steal it from right under their noses. There are multiple ways to approach this chapter, so it's advisable to read it in full before running it.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 225, "entries": [ "This chapter is tailored for four characters of 5th or 6th level. However, tools are provided in most encounters to increase the difficulty to account for five or more characters.", { @@ -21406,6 +21866,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Excavation Timeline", + "page": 225, "entries": [ "The condition of Hakkari's Temple depends on when the characters arrive in the city. They may encounter the gnolls in the midst of the excavation, find the excavation completed, or discover that the task hasn't even been started, all depending on their timing.", "To determine the progress of the excavation, use one of the two following metrics: '{@table Days Tracked|SandsOfDoom}' if tracking the individual days of the adventure, or '{@table Milestone|SandsOfDoom}' if using characters' levels to determine the progress that transpires in {@i Sands of Doom}.", @@ -21481,6 +21942,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the City", + "page": 225, "entries": [ "Characters learn of Anan'Thul's existence through {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, who guides them to find it. Otherwise, they can find information regarding the city within the Museum of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat. The archeologists there know of its possible location, but had deemed it too dangerous to explore. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} , in particular, has always been fascinated by the city and is willing to assist in the research.", "No matter how the characters discover Anan'Thul's location, they only know the general area, not the exact spot where the center of the city is found. Do not show the location of the city on the world map. Instead, let the characters travel and search the area, hexagon by hexagon. Only when they are one hexagon away from the city should you reveal its location to the players.", @@ -21489,7 +21951,7 @@ "name": "One Section of a Large Metropolis", "entries": [ "At its peak, Anan'Thul was home to hundreds of thousands of gnolls, and the city stretched across several miles. Fully exploring its ruins would take the characters weeks, if not longer. This chapter nArrows the focus to a single section of the city, where Hakkari's Temple is located and Clan Bloodpaw works to unearth the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", - "The parts of Anan'Thul not explored in this chapter lie beyond the scope of this adventure. These regions are completely under the control of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} and its skeletal minions. While Clan Bloodpaw fights to reclaim these areas, they have struggled to gain any significant ground against the undead forces." + "The parts of Anan'Thul not explored in this chapter lie beyond the scope of this adventure. These regions are completely under the control of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} and its skeletal minions. While Clan Bloodpaw fights to reclaim these areas, they have struggled to gain any significant ground against the undead forces." ] }, { @@ -21505,6 +21967,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "page": 226, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -21514,7 +21977,7 @@ "The Anubians expanded their empire through the conquest of various civilizations, making them used to working with their 'lessers.' They are also practiced in dealing with deserters from rival kingdoms who join their cause only after witnessing the Empire's strength. This is why it is not odd that Clan Bloodpaw is open to working with the characters, be they tieflings or humans, provided they mind their tongues.", "Depending on the actions characters have taken before they arrive in Anan'Thul, they may not yet be recognized as enemies by all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army. If this is the case, the characters may be able to interact with the Anubians, join them in their camp, and even undertake quests for the gnolls while there. All {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics} can cast the {@spell Tongues|XPHB} spell, allowing them to communicate with other species.", "Gnolls do not trade in gold but in {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}, the currency of their empire. Characters who have collected these {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} can spend them at the gnoll encampment to purchase supplies, amber, or even magical items.", - "The Anubians are aware that during their long hiatus, many have breached their tombs and stolen their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an act they consider heretical and punishable by death. To enter the Bloodpaw encampment and interact peacefully with the gnolls, characters must hide any relics they carry. If caught with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, all Anubians will turn hostile, aiming to kill the characters to reclaim the relic.", + "The Anubians are aware that during their long hiatus, many have breached their tombs and stolen their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, an act they consider heretical and punishable by death. To enter the Bloodpaw encampment and interact peacefully with the gnolls, characters must hide any relics they carry. If caught with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, all Anubians will turn hostile, aiming to kill the characters to reclaim the relic.", { "type": "inset", "name": "What do the gnolls know?", @@ -21543,7 +22006,7 @@ "name": "Trading with Clan Bloodpaw", "entries": [ "Characters have the opportunity to trade with Clan Bloodpaw, exchanging {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've gathered for items or supplies.", - "Clan Bloodpaw is also open to selling any {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Healing Potions} or {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} they have to the characters in exchange for {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. At your discretion, you might even allow them to purchase magical items, using the guidelines provided in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}, giving the party the chance to fully benefit from the {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've collected.", + "Clan Bloodpaw is also open to selling any {@item Potion of Healing|XDMG|Healing Potions} or {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scrolls} they have to the characters in exchange for {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. At your discretion, you might even allow them to purchase magical items, using the guidelines provided in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}, giving the party the chance to fully benefit from the {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} they've collected.", "Since opportunities to spend {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} are rare, encourage characters to use them while they still can." ] } @@ -21552,9 +22015,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "page": 227, "entries": [ - "In ancient Anan'Thul, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wielded the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} to enact a punishment so cruel it was whispered of in fear. With the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he transplanted the souls of living beings into cold, unfeeling constructs, condemning them to an eternity of servitude, forever barred from joining the Aru in the afterlife. Only the most heinous criminals faced this grim fate, doomed to serve as slaves in their metallic forms.", - "These constructs were animated by divine energy stored within chunks of amber (see '{@adventure Heka|SoD|1|Heka}'), which functioned as their lifeblood. The amber, embedded throughout their frames, powered their every movement. As creations of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, these constructs were resilient enough to withstand the Cataclysm that ravaged the Empire. For centuries, they have wandered the sunken city, waiting in terror for the moment their master will awaken and command them once more.", + "In ancient Anan'Thul, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} wielded the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} to enact a punishment so cruel it was whispered of in fear. With the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, he transplanted the souls of living beings into cold, unfeeling constructs, condemning them to an eternity of servitude, forever barred from joining the Aru in the afterlife. Only the most heinous criminals faced this grim fate, doomed to serve as slaves in their metallic forms.", + "These constructs were animated by divine energy stored within chunks of amber (see '{@adventure Heka|SandsOfDoom|1|Heka}'), which functioned as their lifeblood. The amber, embedded throughout their frames, powered their every movement. As creations of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, these constructs were resilient enough to withstand the Cataclysm that ravaged the Empire. For centuries, they have wandered the sunken city, waiting in terror for the moment their master will awaken and command them once more.", "The soul trapped within a construct remains fully conscious and aware, its voice given form by the magic coursing through its metallic frame. These creatures retain their agency, able to act according to their own will\u2014so long as it doesn't conflict with the direct commands of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}' wielder (see 'Relic Control' below). The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul are gnoll criminals, souls condemned to this eternal prison; they harbor no love for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} or the city they are forced to serve. Yet, they are bound by his final command: to guard the city against the Darakni. Only a new directive from the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can release them from their posts, allowing them to finally leave the sunken city and seek freedom from their cursed existence.", { "type": "entries", @@ -21567,7 +22031,7 @@ "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} typically carries neither weapons nor shields, unless otherwise noted.", "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} lack a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying Speed}. Instead, they have a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 30 feet, due to their sharp claws which they use to climb.", "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can attack using their claws, which have a +6 to hit and deal {@damage 2d4 + 4} Slashing damage on a hit. A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} can attack twice with its claws as part of its Attack action. These claws count as adamantine for the purposes of bypassing resistances.", - "Instead of the Spell Immunity feature, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Instead of the Spell Immunity feature, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} can be affected by all spells and effects that originate from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, even if they would normally be {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to those effects. Additionally, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} against any spell or effect originating from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, @@ -21615,13 +22079,14 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Hazards of the City", + "page": 228, "entries": [ "Peril lurks within the sunken city. The following are three dangerous hazards the party will have to watch out for.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", "entries": [ - "The city of Anan'Thul teems with {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, animated by the enigmatic {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Marked by a distinct crimson hue, these {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} exhibit enhanced strength beyond that of ordinary {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}. They attack from stealth from unexpected places: bursting through windows, jumping down from ceilings, or rising out of the very sand. These undead consist mainly of gnolls who once inhabited the city.", + "The city of Anan'Thul teems with {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}, animated by the enigmatic {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}. Marked by a distinct crimson hue, these {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons} exhibit enhanced strength beyond that of ordinary {@creature Skeleton|XMM|Skeletons}. They attack from stealth from unexpected places: bursting through windows, jumping down from ceilings, or rising out of the very sand. These undead consist mainly of gnolls who once inhabited the city.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", @@ -21635,7 +22100,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Quicksand", "entries": [ - "Refer to the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map. This district is filled with patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red lines on the map. See '{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}' for their effects.", + "Refer to the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map. This district is filled with patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}, marked in red lines on the map. See '{@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}' for their effects.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Fail Forward", @@ -21688,11 +22153,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Locations in the City", + "page": 228, "entries": [ "See the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map below for a view of the district where Clan Bloodpaw has begun their excavation of Hakkari's Temple. The map is marked and referenced by the descriptions found on this section.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Temple Walls", + "page": 228, "entries": [ "It is assumed that the characters travel through several ruined neighborhoods before reaching this adventuring location. As they arrive, they will notice one of the city's grand walls, confirming that they are on the right path. Here, a broken section of the wall provides an entry point into the district.", "When you are ready to begin, read this out loud:", @@ -21741,6 +22208,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "1. Breached Entrance", + "page": 228, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -21748,7 +22216,7 @@ "A small lake bordered by several more trees is visible far to the north. A clearing to the east leads deeper into the city." ] }, - "The broken section of the wall allows the characters to enter the western edge of a district, where most of the buildings have sunk into the sand. The ruins of crumbled residences are scattered across the small dune, while lush trees have taken root in the area. These trees create a natural screen, making it difficult to see to the east where a pack of Anubians keeps watch (see {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}).", + "The broken section of the wall allows the characters to enter the western edge of a district, where most of the buildings have sunk into the sand. The ruins of crumbled residences are scattered across the small dune, while lush trees have taken root in the area. These trees create a natural screen, making it difficult to see to the east where a pack of Anubians keeps watch (see {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom|9|4. Guarded Bridge}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Quicksand", @@ -21761,7 +22229,7 @@ "name": "Developments", "entries": [ "If the characters engage in a noisy battle with the {@creature Roper|XMM} in this area, the Anubians guarding the bridge in area 4 will move towards the noise to investigate. The gnolls position themselves at a distance, taking cover behind rubble, while the two rogues in the group stealthily move closer to the source of the noise. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 16 or higher can spot the rogues skulking behind the trees.", - "The rogues aim to assess the characters before deciding whether to parley or attack. See {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge} for information on how to roleplay these guards." + "The rogues aim to assess the characters before deciding whether to parley or attack. See {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom|9|4. Guarded Bridge} for information on how to roleplay these guards." ] } ] @@ -21769,6 +22237,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "2. Buried Homes", + "page": 229, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -21782,6 +22251,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "3. Oasis", + "page": 229, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -21819,7 +22289,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "3A. Obelisk", "entries": [ - "The Oasis houses an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. Characters can offer amber to it in exchange for blessings. For further details on these obelisks, refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + "The Oasis houses an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. Characters can offer amber to it in exchange for blessings. For further details on these obelisks, refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." ] } ] @@ -21827,6 +22297,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "4. Guarded Bridge", + "page": 230, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -21847,7 +22318,7 @@ "name": "Encounter: Scouts on the Bridge", "entries": [ "The pack includes the following Anubians: a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeant}, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, and a {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric}. They notice any creature that moves beyond the trees surrounding area 1, unless the creature succeeds on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", - "The gnolls stop any creature they spot. They are willing to converse with the characters as long as they don't see any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in their possession, though they are cautious and reluctant to reveal too much about the activities of their clan in the area. With a {@dc 15} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, the gnolls can be convinced to lead the characters to their camp to speak with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters offer their services as adventurers or mercenaries.", + "The gnolls stop any creature they spot. They are willing to converse with the characters as long as they don't see any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} in their possession, though they are cautious and reluctant to reveal too much about the activities of their clan in the area. With a {@dc 15} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, the gnolls can be convinced to lead the characters to their camp to speak with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}. This check is made with {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} if the characters offer their services as adventurers or mercenaries.", "The gnolls are aware of the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} nearby and avoid falling into them." ] }, @@ -21875,6 +22346,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "5. Broken Bridge", + "page": 230, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -21883,7 +22355,7 @@ "Surrounding this ziggurat are dozens of tents, housing nearly a hundred gnolls who move about the encampment. It appears like a grand excavation is taking place. Workers enter the ziggurat with pickaxes and exit with baskets full of rocks and debris, which they dump onto a spoil heap nearby. Dozens of gnoll warriors patrol the encampment." ] }, - "The characters can see much of the city from this elevated position, including Clan Bloodpaw's encampment in area 32. The artwork for this chapter's {@adventure introduction|SoD|9}, shows the perspective one would have from the top of this bridge. If possible, share this image with your players now, so they can visualize what their characters are seeing.", + "The characters can see much of the city from this elevated position, including Clan Bloodpaw's encampment in area 32. The artwork for this chapter's {@adventure introduction|SandsOfDoom|9}, shows the perspective one would have from the top of this bridge. If possible, share this image with your players now, so they can visualize what their characters are seeing.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -21917,14 +22389,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Acrobatics|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "The {@i ziggurat} could be climbed. You spot cracks in the walls large enough to allow one to enter the building, away from the eyes of the gnolls. (See {@adventure Through the Cracks|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul})." + "The {@i ziggurat} could be climbed. You spot cracks in the walls large enough to allow one to enter the building, away from the eyes of the gnolls. (See {@adventure Through the Cracks|SandsOfDoom|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul})." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Animal Handling|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "There are no {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} in the Anubian encampment. There is a large number of birds in this area of the city. You recognize one of the tall towers nearby as an ancient aviary. (See {@adventure Aviary Tower|SoD|9|13. Aviary Tower})." + "There are no {@creature Hyena|XMM|Hyenas} in the Anubian encampment. There is a large number of birds in this area of the city. You recognize one of the tall towers nearby as an ancient aviary. (See {@adventure Aviary Tower|SandsOfDoom|9|13. Aviary Tower})." ] }, { @@ -21952,14 +22424,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@skill History|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "This area appears to have been a population center for the city of Anan'Thul. You surmise that the nearby ziggurat was once the bastion from which the city's High Priest ruled the region. It's likely that whoever that High Priest was, they were entombed there along with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} they wielded." + "This area appears to have been a population center for the city of Anan'Thul. You surmise that the nearby ziggurat was once the bastion from which the city's High Priest ruled the region. It's likely that whoever that High Priest was, they were entombed there along with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} they wielded." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Insight|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "You notice the gnolls defer to a heavily armored soldier, likely their leader, who frequently enters and exits a particularly large tent. You suspect that tent is where this leader rests or keeps its valuables. (See {@adventure Yz's Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + "You notice the gnolls defer to a heavily armored soldier, likely their leader, who frequently enters and exits a particularly large tent. You suspect that tent is where this leader rests or keeps its valuables. (See {@adventure Yz's Tent|SandsOfDoom|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." ] }, { @@ -21994,7 +22466,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Perception|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "You notice that a small group of gnolls, about four or five in number, is separated from the encampment. They have just concluded a battle against red tinted skeletons in the north east and entered a dilapidated building in the area. (See {@adventure Anubian Temple|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple})." + "You notice that a small group of gnolls, about four or five in number, is separated from the encampment. They have just concluded a battle against red tinted skeletons in the north east and entered a dilapidated building in the area. (See {@adventure Anubian Temple|SandsOfDoom|9|25. Anubian Temple})." ] }, { @@ -22008,7 +22480,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Persuasion|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "You believe you could persuade the gnolls to allow you into their camp by offering your services as a mercenary. However, you don't think you could convince them to spare you if they see you carrying a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}." + "You believe you could persuade the gnolls to allow you into their camp by offering your services as a mercenary. However, you don't think you could convince them to spare you if they see you carrying a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] }, { @@ -22022,7 +22494,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "{@skill Sleight of Hand|XPHB}", "entries": [ - "You spot soldiers standing guard over a tent. Occasionally, other gnolls bring them boxes with treasure, which the soldiers place inside of the tent. This is likely where the camp stores the treasure uncovered in the excavation. (See {@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + "You spot soldiers standing guard over a tent. Occasionally, other gnolls bring them boxes with treasure, which the soldiers place inside of the tent. This is likely where the camp stores the treasure uncovered in the excavation. (See {@adventure Treasure Tent|SandsOfDoom|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." ] }, { @@ -22048,6 +22520,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "6. Old Armory", + "page": 231, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22061,6 +22534,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "7. Large House", + "page": 231, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22089,6 +22563,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "8. Art Gallery", + "page": 232, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22119,6 +22594,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "9. Hollowed Residence", + "page": 232, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22143,7 +22619,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Into the Catacombs", "entries": [ - "The Catacombs of Anan'Thul are located 30 feet beneath this dwelling. The holes in the floor are large enough to accommodate Medium-sized creatures. Characters can attempt to descend safely by making a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check; falling down on a failure. Those who manage to lower themselves safely will arrive at {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35. Hall of the Dead}." + "The Catacombs of Anan'Thul are located 30 feet beneath this dwelling. The holes in the floor are large enough to accommodate Medium-sized creatures. Characters can attempt to descend safely by making a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check; falling down on a failure. Those who manage to lower themselves safely will arrive at {@adventure area 35a|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Hall of the Dead}." ] }, { @@ -22165,6 +22641,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "10. Barracks", + "page": 232, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22178,6 +22655,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "11. Impromptu Jail", + "page": 232, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22192,6 +22670,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "12. Brass Sentinel", + "page": 233, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22199,7 +22678,7 @@ "A 7-foot tall brass construct sits alone, chained to the wall in a dark corner. Its frame is rusted and eroded, with one arm having fallen off seemingly due to the decay. Golden etchings adorn its chest and face, interspersed with yellow jewels that emit a faint magical glow. When the jewels pulsates with energy, the etchings carry the energy to other parts of the body, which then resonate with yellow light." ] }, - "The chained construct is a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}) with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. It cannot speak as it lacks the required amber to do so. If the characters approach it, read the following out loud as they are ambushed by skeletons:", + "The chained construct is a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SandsOfDoom|9|Brass Sentinels}) with 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. It cannot speak as it lacks the required amber to do so. If the characters approach it, read the following out loud as they are ambushed by skeletons:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ @@ -22210,7 +22689,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Ambush", "entries": [ - "As the characters approach, six {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} (see {@adventure Rustbone Skeletons|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}) emerge to attack them\u2014some dropping from the ceilings of buildings and others clawing free from the sand. The sentinel is helpless to assist in its condition." + "As the characters approach, six {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} (see {@adventure Rustbone Skeletons|SandsOfDoom|9|Hazards of the City}) emerge to attack them\u2014some dropping from the ceilings of buildings and others clawing free from the sand. The sentinel is helpless to assist in its condition." ] }, { @@ -22225,7 +22704,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sentinel Neithar", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} contains the soul of {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s personal workshop (see {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}), before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction.", + "The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} contains the soul of {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s personal workshop (see {@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom|9|47. Forge of Brass}), before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Amber Battery", @@ -22238,7 +22717,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Chains", "entries": [ - "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains are tough, requiring either a key to open, a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to pick, or a successful {@dc 21} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to break. Though the original key is lost to time, a replacement can be located at the locksmith's shop in {@adventure area 27|SoD|9|27. Locksmith}. If {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} has been given enough amber to allow him to speak, he will guide the characters to the locksmith, where they can seek out a new key to free him.", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains are tough, requiring either a key to open, a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} to pick, or a successful {@dc 21} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to break. Though the original key is lost to time, a replacement can be located at the locksmith's shop in {@adventure area 27|SandsOfDoom|9|27. Locksmith}. If {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} has been given enough amber to allow him to speak, he will guide the characters to the locksmith, where they can seek out a new key to free him.", "By succeeding on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, characters can examine the lock to identify the type of key needed to unlock it. A character who passes the check will automatically recognize the correct type of key if they come across it." ] } @@ -22252,9 +22731,9 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} can provide the characters with all the information listed under {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SoD|9|Brass Sentinels}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} can provide the characters with all the information listed under {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SandsOfDoom|9|Brass Sentinels}", "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} warns the characters that if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is still alive and in possession of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, none of the sentinels, including himself, will be able to resist his commands. He describes {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} as a tyrant and not one to be trusted.", - "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} is familiar with the general layout of Anan'Thul's catacombs and can roughly locate {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s workshop ({@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass}) and tomb ({@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}). He also knows the layout of the city well enough to guide the characters through its ruins.", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} is familiar with the general layout of Anan'Thul's catacombs and can roughly locate {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s workshop ({@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom|9|47. Forge of Brass}) and tomb ({@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}). He also knows the layout of the city well enough to guide the characters through its ruins.", "Like the rest of the city's inhabitants, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar} was unaware of the true nature of the Cataclysm. He only knew it was a divine rapture that would destroy everything, intended to eliminate the Darakni. He recalls the sky turning green before his magical circuitry deactivated. When he awoke, an unknown amount of time later, the city was in ruins and everyone was dead." ] }, @@ -22266,6 +22745,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "13. Aviary Tower", + "page": 234, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22291,7 +22771,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Survey the City", "entries": [ - "Characters that climb to the top have an excellent view of the city and of Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If they were not able to survey the land in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}, they can do so here, following the same rules. Checks that were failed in {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge} can be retried again from the top of the aviary and vice versa." + "Characters that climb to the top have an excellent view of the city and of Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If they were not able to survey the land in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom|9|5. Broken Bridge}, they can do so here, following the same rules. Checks that were failed in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom|9|5. Broken Bridge} can be retried again from the top of the aviary and vice versa." ] }, { @@ -22307,6 +22787,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "14. Foul Residence", + "page": 234, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22315,12 +22796,13 @@ ] }, "The owner of this residence used it to store food and supplies, all of which have rotted away. Characters who search the house, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, can find four small sealed jars, each containing 1 gallon of spiced honey. Anubians have an almost addictive love for honey and would do almost anything to obtain such a jar.", - "A {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom} lairs here. The creature is part of the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter that occurs in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. If the characters arrive here before passing through {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}, run the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter in this location, with the skeletons surrounding the house and the characters." + "A {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom} lairs here. The creature is part of the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter that occurs in {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. If the characters arrive here before passing through {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom|9|12. Brass Sentinel}, run the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter in this location, with the skeletons surrounding the house and the characters." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "15. Small Safehouse", + "page": 234, "entries": [ "The door to this building has been barricaded from the outside with several plank-like brass plates. These plates can be dismantled with a {@item Crowbar|XPHB} or a similar tool along with 10 minutes of work. If they open the door, read the following:", { @@ -22342,7 +22824,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", "entries": [ - "If the doors to the building are opened and the red sands are allowed to seep inside for at least 24 hours, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} takes control of the skeletons within. Twenty {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} rise from the pile of bones, forming a deadly horde that roams the city in search of prey." + "If the doors to the building are opened and the red sands are allowed to seep inside for at least 24 hours, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} takes control of the skeletons within. Twenty {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} rise from the pile of bones, forming a deadly horde that roams the city in search of prey." ] } ] @@ -22350,6 +22832,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "16. Buried Residence", + "page": 234, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22363,6 +22846,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "17. Into Deathsting's Lair", + "page": 235, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22377,13 +22861,14 @@ "The hole stretches down about 45 feet, ending in a cavernous tunnel. The bottom is littered with the remains of furniture. In the corner, down below, the molted skin of several discarded carapaces can be seen." ] }, - "This hole descends 45 feet down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}, a section of the catacombs beneath the city. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, a monstrous {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} (see {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}), lairs below and uses this hole to access and exit its lair.", + "This hole descends 45 feet down to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}, a section of the catacombs beneath the city. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, a monstrous {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} (see {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}), lairs below and uses this hole to access and exit its lair.", "Aside from the hole, there is nothing else of note in this small building." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "18. Creeping Dunes", + "page": 235, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22404,6 +22889,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "19. Sinking House", + "page": 235, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22447,6 +22933,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "20. Barricaded Residence", + "page": 235, "entries": [ "The door to this residence has been barricaded from the inside. Characters can smash the door to open it; the door has 27 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Psychic and Poison damage.", "When the door is opened, read the following out loud:", @@ -22485,6 +22972,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "21. Overgrown Bath House", + "page": 236, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22507,6 +22995,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "22. Sacked Store", + "page": 236, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22527,7 +23016,7 @@ ] }, "Characters studying the painting can attempt either a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to notice that the frame hides a secret door behind it. The {@skill Investigation} check reveals that the painting appears out of place on the wall, while the {@skill Perception} check reveals that the smell of death emanates from behind the portrait.", - "Once the secret door has been discovered, pushing it open requires a {@dc 15} Strength check as the metal hinges have rusted shut. The door leads into {@adventure area 23|SoD|9|23. Secret Compartment}." + "Once the secret door has been discovered, pushing it open requires a {@dc 15} Strength check as the metal hinges have rusted shut. The door leads into {@adventure area 23|SandsOfDoom|9|23. Secret Compartment}." ] }, { @@ -22542,6 +23031,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "23. Secret Compartment", + "page": 237, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22563,6 +23053,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "24. Crumbled Ruins", + "page": 237, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22570,12 +23061,13 @@ "The building's walls have nearly collapsed, allowing sand to enter and claim what remains. Several tainted skeletons lie broken inside, indicating a fight took place here." ] }, - "The pack of Anubians squatting in the nearby temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) recently defeated a group of {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} here. Nothing of value remains." + "The pack of Anubians squatting in the nearby temple (see {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom|9|25. Anubian Temple}) recently defeated a group of {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons} here. Nothing of value remains." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "25. Anubian Temple", + "page": 237, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22621,6 +23113,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "26. Burned Residence", + "page": 238, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22628,12 +23121,13 @@ "The residence has been recently burnt, evident by the remaining embers that still rise from the various mounds of charred remains." ] }, - "When the pack of Anubians at the temple (see {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}) lost one of their members to {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}, they honored her with the only burial they could\u2014burning her remains along with the house where she lay. There is nothing of value here." + "When the pack of Anubians at the temple (see {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom|9|25. Anubian Temple}) lost one of their members to {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom|Rustbone Skeletons}, they honored her with the only burial they could\u2014burning her remains along with the house where she lay. There is nothing of value here." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "27. Locksmith", + "page": 238, "entries": [ "The keysmith was among the fortunate few chosen by the priests of Anan'Thul to be entombed in the city's catacombs. His store was raided during the chaos leading up to the Cataclysm, and once more by Clan Bloodpaw when they passed through the area recently.", { @@ -22653,7 +23147,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Key to Neithar's Chains", "entries": [ - "With a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check and 15 minutes of careful searching, the characters can locate a key that matches the lock on {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains (see {@adventure Brass Sentinel|SoD|9|Brass Sentinel})." + "With a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check and 15 minutes of careful searching, the characters can locate a key that matches the lock on {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom|Neithar}'s chains (see {@adventure Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|9|Brass Sentinel})." ] } ] @@ -22684,6 +23178,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "28. Beast Shelter", + "page": 238, "entries": [ "This area was once used to house animals, where they were trained, healed, or sold. Beside the lobby, there is nothing of value to be found in its chambers.", { @@ -22747,6 +23242,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "29. Crumbling Residence", + "page": 239, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22782,6 +23278,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "30. Looted Warehouse", + "page": 239, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22795,6 +23292,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "31. Fallen Ruins", + "page": 239, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22808,6 +23306,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "32. Bloodpaw Encampment", + "page": 239, "entries": [ "If the characters enter the encampment or spy it from a distance, read the following:", { @@ -22844,12 +23343,12 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Commerce", "entries": [ - "The encampment holds a total of 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Of these, 300 are secured in a special tent under constant supervision (see '{@adventure Treasure Tent|SoD|9|Treasure Tent}'), 50 are carried by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} at all times, and the remaining 150 are distributed among the soldiers. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is willing to part with up to 200 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} to pay for the services of adventurers." + "The encampment holds a total of 500 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}. Of these, 300 are secured in a special tent under constant supervision (see '{@adventure Treasure Tent|SandsOfDoom|9|Treasure Tent}'), 50 are carried by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} at all times, and the remaining 150 are distributed among the soldiers. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is willing to part with up to 200 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces} to pay for the services of adventurers." ] } ] }, - "The camp's forces are led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom} (refer to the encounter card {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} for his statistics) and consist of the following Anubians: sixteen {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, seven {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, seven {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, four {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}, three {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and thirty {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers.", + "The camp's forces are led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom} (refer to the encounter card {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} for his statistics) and consist of the following Anubians: sixteen {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}, seven {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts}, seven {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues}, four {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom|Sergeants}, three {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Clerics}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magi}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Enchanter}, and thirty {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Laborers", @@ -22861,7 +23360,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Soldiers", "entries": [ - "Two Anubian battlegroups guard the camp's perimeter while a third battlegroup patrols the interior, each composed of five assorted soldiers. The remaining soldiers either rest or are deployed on missions throughout the city. At the moment, two battlegroups are stationed outside the camp: one is guarding {@adventure area 4|SoD|9|4. Guarded Bridge}, and the other is working to re-consecrate a small temple in {@adventure area 25|SoD|9|25. Anubian Temple}. Each battlegroup generally consists of two front liners ({@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}), a caster ({@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} or {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus}), and two skirmishers ({@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues} or {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts})." + "Two Anubian battlegroups guard the camp's perimeter while a third battlegroup patrols the interior, each composed of five assorted soldiers. The remaining soldiers either rest or are deployed on missions throughout the city. At the moment, two battlegroups are stationed outside the camp: one is guarding {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom|9|4. Guarded Bridge}, and the other is working to re-consecrate a small temple in {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom|9|25. Anubian Temple}. Each battlegroup generally consists of two front liners ({@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Footmen}), a caster ({@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Cleric} or {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Magus}), and two skirmishers ({@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Rogues} or {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Scouts})." ] }, { @@ -22889,7 +23388,7 @@ "items": [ "A detailed blueprint of the ziggurat's interior and the attached catacombs. The blueprint does not reveal any hidden rooms, such as the one in area 44a, or sections created after the Cataclysm, like the sandpit in area 36.", "Four {@item Rations|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}.", - "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is asleep, the characters can find the items he typically carries. His armor is displayed on a stand near the entrance, his {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG|magical Flail} rests on a long table, and his {@item Shield|XPHB} is propped upright against the same table. The rest of his belongings are kept in small satchels hanging from the posts of his makeshift bed. For a detailed summary of all the items {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} carries, see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card." + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is asleep, the characters can find the items he typically carries. His armor is displayed on a stand near the entrance, his {@item Mace of Smiting|XDMG|magical Flail} rests on a long table, and his {@item Shield|XPHB} is propped upright against the same table. The rest of his belongings are kept in small satchels hanging from the posts of his makeshift bed. For a detailed summary of all the items {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} carries, see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card." ] } ] @@ -22936,7 +23435,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Activate the Sentinel", "entries": [ - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} assigns the characters the task of awakening a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} to aid in the excavation efforts. The golem is found in {@adventure area 12|SoD|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will supply them with two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and instruct the characters to place them upon the frame of the golem. This will be enough to power the sentinel in all ways except for speech, as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has neither need nor desire for the golem's opinion. For the mission, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} offers 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} assigns the characters the task of awakening a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom} to aid in the excavation efforts. The golem is found in {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will supply them with two chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, and instruct the characters to place them upon the frame of the golem. This will be enough to power the sentinel in all ways except for speech, as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has neither need nor desire for the golem's opinion. For the mission, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} offers 20 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ @@ -22950,7 +23449,7 @@ "name": "Slay Deathsting", "entries": [ "The characters are assigned to kill a mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}.", - "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s lair is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, in {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. There is a direct entrance to the nest from the surface, accessible in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}. If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} and bring back proof of their deed, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will reward them with 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s lair is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, in {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}. There is a direct entrance to the nest from the surface, accessible in {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}. If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} and bring back proof of their deed, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} will reward them with 30 {@item Platinum|XDMG|Platinum Pieces}.", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ @@ -22973,6 +23472,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "33. Spoil Heap", + "page": 241, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -22987,6 +23487,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul", + "page": 241, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23000,12 +23501,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", "entries": [ - "Characters entering the ziggurat from this area can traverse the path cleared by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband, leading directly to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} and eventually to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. Other than to enter the catacombs (see 'Into the Catacombs'), deviating from this path is impossible, as all other hallways in this section of the ziggurat have collapsed and remain uncleared. Refer to {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall} for details on how much of the path has been cleared.", + "Characters entering the ziggurat from this area can traverse the path cleared by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his warband, leading directly to {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom|9|42. Assembly Hall} and eventually to {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. Other than to enter the catacombs (see 'Into the Catacombs'), deviating from this path is impossible, as all other hallways in this section of the ziggurat have collapsed and remain uncleared. Refer to {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom|9|42. Assembly Hall} for details on how much of the path has been cleared.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Into the Catacombs", "entries": [ - "Characters are able to enter the catacombs from here, by following the path dug through the ziggurat into {@adventure area 42|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}, before ascending the balconies found there. The catacombs are an underground part of the city where citizens were mummified and entombed in a desperate attempt to survive the Cataclysm. For more information, refer to {@adventure The Catacombs|SoD|9|The Catacombs}." + "Characters are able to enter the catacombs from here, by following the path dug through the ziggurat into {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom|9|42. Assembly Hall}, before ascending the balconies found there. The catacombs are an underground part of the city where citizens were mummified and entombed in a desperate attempt to survive the Cataclysm. For more information, refer to {@adventure The Catacombs|SandsOfDoom|9|The Catacombs}." ] } ] @@ -23014,9 +23515,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Through the Cracks", "entries": [ - "Characters surveying the ziggurat from afar (see {@adventure area 5|SoD|9|5. Broken Bridge}) might notice several cracks across its outer walls. If they investigate these cracks and spend an hour searching the area, they will find an opening on the eastern side of the ziggurat, 10 feet above the ground. This opening was once a secret passage used by the priests of Anan'Thul. Though it was sealed off, time and erosion has uncovered it.", + "Characters surveying the ziggurat from afar (see {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom|9|5. Broken Bridge}) might notice several cracks across its outer walls. If they investigate these cracks and spend an hour searching the area, they will find an opening on the eastern side of the ziggurat, 10 feet above the ground. This opening was once a secret passage used by the priests of Anan'Thul. Though it was sealed off, time and erosion has uncovered it.", "The opening is large enough for Small-sized creatures to fit comfortably, while Medium-sized creatures can squeeze through with a successful {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Creatures that fail the Dexterity check must overexert themselves to squeeze through, resulting in them gaining a point of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}.", - "The opening drops 30 feet into a hallway, obstructed by debris at one end and extending into a long corridor in the opposite direction. The hallway continues south for several minutes until it ends at a cracked, brittle wall that seems easy to break. From the other side, the stench of death and the sound of moaning can be heard. With 1 minute of effort using a Bludgeoning weapon or tool, the wall can be destroyed, uncovering a hidden passage into the catacombs that lead into {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + "The opening drops 30 feet into a hallway, obstructed by debris at one end and extending into a long corridor in the opposite direction. The hallway continues south for several minutes until it ends at a cracked, brittle wall that seems easy to break. From the other side, the stench of death and the sound of moaning can be heard. With 1 minute of effort using a Bludgeoning weapon or tool, the wall can be destroyed, uncovering a hidden passage into the catacombs that lead into {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." ] } ] @@ -23026,6 +23527,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Catacombs", + "page": 242, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -23049,11 +23551,11 @@ { "type": "list", "items": [ - "The small building in {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair} contains a tunnel that leads directly to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses this passage to enter and exit its lair.", - "The floor beneath the residence in {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence} is hollow, with a direct drop into {@adventure area 35a|SoD|9|35A. Caved Ceiling}. Characters who enter the residence might accidentally fall through if they aren't careful.", - "A large crack on the eastern wall of the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} provides access to {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}.", - "At your discretion, characters who sink into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} may find themselves in any sand-choked location within the catacombs, such as {@adventure area 35b|SoD|9|35B. Blocked Passage} or {@adventure area 48|SoD|9|48. Sunken Room}.", - "By befriending Clan Bloodpaw and completing two quests, you can have the characters earn {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s trust. He then permits them to enter the ziggurat and help with the final stages of the excavation on {@adventure area 42a|SoD|9|42A. Path to Enlightenment}." + "The small building in {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair} contains a tunnel that leads directly to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} uses this passage to enter and exit its lair.", + "The floor beneath the residence in {@adventure area 9|SandsOfDoom|9|9. Hollowed Residence} is hollow, with a direct drop into {@adventure area 35a|SandsOfDoom|9|35A. Caved Ceiling}. Characters who enter the residence might accidentally fall through if they aren't careful.", + "A large crack on the eastern wall of the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} provides access to {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom|9|37. Blocked Chambers}.", + "At your discretion, characters who sink into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} may find themselves in any sand-choked location within the catacombs, such as {@adventure area 35b|SandsOfDoom|9|35B. Blocked Passage} or {@adventure area 48|SandsOfDoom|9|48. Sunken Room}.", + "By befriending Clan Bloodpaw and completing two quests, you can have the characters earn {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s trust. He then permits them to enter the ziggurat and help with the final stages of the excavation on {@adventure area 42a|SandsOfDoom|9|42A. Path to Enlightenment}." ] } ] @@ -23063,6 +23565,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "General Features", + "page": 242, "entries": [ "Constructed roughly 30 feet below the city and filled with the entombed dead, the catacombs are filled with stale, dry air that reeks of decay. Chunks of rock frequently fall from the walls and ceilings, sand sifts through small cracks in the stone, and a pervasive, haunting fog has overtaken the entire complex.", "The catacombs have the following general features:", @@ -23098,6 +23601,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mummies", + "page": 242, "entries": [ "The naturally occurring necromantic energies, generated by the close proximity of fresh cadavers to numerous magical artifacts and enchantments, transformed the gnolls interred in these catacombs into undead. Normally, such energies would produce zombies and spirits, but because these bodies were wrapped in sanctified cloth that prevented their souls from departing, they instead became mummies\u2014a more powerful form of Undead that retains its soul.", "These mummies are confused and ravenous, driven to kill any living creature they find and absorb their life essence by devouring them. While they are intelligent enough to engage in conversation, their focus quickly fades as their insatiable urge to feed takes control. They will attack and consume any living being they encounter, including other Anubians such as members of Clan Bloodpaw. Their memories of their past lives are blurred, with most unable to even remember their own names.", @@ -23108,15 +23612,15 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Restoring a Mummy", "entries": [ - "Having lingered in undeath for so long, the stirring of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive these undead. Instead, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself would need to shine his {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} on each individual mummy, a process that is limited to only a few revivals per day\u2014a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. As a result, these undead are doomed to either linger in undeath for ages or find a welcomed release through the destruction likely brought by the characters.", - "Mummies brought back to life become {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringers} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + "Having lingered in undeath for so long, the stirring of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} cannot revive these undead. Instead, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} himself would need to shine his {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} on each individual mummy, a process that is limited to only a few revivals per day\u2014a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. As a result, these undead are doomed to either linger in undeath for ages or find a welcomed release through the destruction likely brought by the characters.", + "Mummies brought back to life become {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom|Curse-Bringers} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Experience", "entries": [ - "Slaying bound mummies, like those found in {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, {@adventure 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}, and {@adventure 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}, award no {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|Experience}." + "Slaying bound mummies, like those found in {@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Burial Chambers}, {@adventure 37|SandsOfDoom|9|37. Blocked Chambers}, and {@adventure 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods}, award no {@variantrule Experience Points|XPHB|Experience}." ] } ] @@ -23153,9 +23657,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Purple Fog", + "page": 243, "entries": [ - "The entire catacombs, from {@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through 51, are blanketed in a thin purple fog. This fog dims light, causing even areas lit by torches or magical light to be {@variantrule Lightly Obscured|XPHB}. Regardless of illumination, the fog limits vision to a maximum of 30 feet.", - "When the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} awoke within the Great Pyramid, it sent out waves of powerful magic across the ancient Anubian domain. This magic resonated with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} scattered throughout the land, using them as amplifiers to extend its healing influence across a much larger area.", + "The entire catacombs, from {@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Burial Chambers} through 51, are blanketed in a thin purple fog. This fog dims light, causing even areas lit by torches or magical light to be {@variantrule Lightly Obscured|XPHB}. Regardless of illumination, the fog limits vision to a maximum of 30 feet.", + "When the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} awoke within the Great Pyramid, it sent out waves of powerful magic across the ancient Anubian domain. This magic resonated with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} scattered throughout the land, using them as amplifiers to extend its healing influence across a much larger area.", "Drawn to the concentration of entombed Anubians in these catacombs, the magic gathered here as a purple fog. Normally, the fog would have entered the bodies of the gnolls, restoring them to life, but with so many gnolls undead and unable to be revived, the fog has lingered instead.", "The purple fog is more energy than matter, making most attempts to blow it away or contain it futile. It easily bypasses physical barriers and force fields, and can only be contained by barriers that extend into the ethereal realm.", "Empowered by the healing might of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, creatures within the fog receive the following benefits:", @@ -23173,6 +23678,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "35. Burial Chambers", + "page": 243, "entries": [ "The first time the characters enter any of the burial chambers, read the following:", { @@ -23208,14 +23714,14 @@ "name": "35A. Caved Ceiling", "entries": [ "A portion of the ceiling in this chamber has collapsed, revealing a tall opening in the rock above, where faint light filters through narrow cracks. Characters may attempt to scale the rubble, wall niches, and jagged rock to reach the hole, but it's difficult, requiring a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to do so.", - "The hole in the ceiling is 30 feet high and leads to {@adventure area 9|SoD|9|9. Hollowed Residence}." + "The hole in the ceiling is 30 feet high and leads to {@adventure area 9|SandsOfDoom|9|9. Hollowed Residence}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "35B. Blocked Passage", "entries": [ - "This route once led to dozens of burial chambers, much like those in {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}, but a massive collapse has rendered the passage completely impassable." + "This route once led to dozens of burial chambers, much like those in {@adventure area 35|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Burial Chambers}, but a massive collapse has rendered the passage completely impassable." ] }, { @@ -23230,7 +23736,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sandpit Entrance", "entries": [ - "A large portion of the chamber has broken away, revealing a sand-filled cave system 15 feet below, accessible via a jagged ledge. Climbing up or down the ledge is easy and does not require a skill check. The ledge leads down to {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + "A large portion of the chamber has broken away, revealing a sand-filled cave system 15 feet below, accessible via a jagged ledge. Climbing up or down the ledge is easy and does not require a skill check. The ledge leads down to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}." ] } ] @@ -23246,6 +23752,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "36. Sandpit", + "page": 244, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23258,7 +23765,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Deathsting", "entries": [ - "This is the lair of {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Deathsting's Statistics'), a fearsome {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} that has spent decades feeding on the helpless mummies from {@adventure area 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers}. Corrupted by the rot in its diet, sustained by the mysterious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, and infused with divine essence from the holy wrappings of the mummies, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has evolved into a terrifying monster. During the day, it lies dormant, burrowed in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} of this area. At night, the lair is deserted as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prowls the city, hunting for prey with ruthless intent.", + "This is the lair of {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Deathsting's Statistics'), a fearsome {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} that has spent decades feeding on the helpless mummies from {@adventure area 35|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Burial Chambers}. Corrupted by the rot in its diet, sustained by the mysterious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}, and infused with divine essence from the holy wrappings of the mummies, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} has evolved into a terrifying monster. During the day, it lies dormant, burrowed in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} of this area. At night, the lair is deserted as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} prowls the city, hunting for prey with ruthless intent.", "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} is a crazed and tormented creature that relentlessly seeks to kill any living thing it sees. If disturbed during the day or spotted at night, it will lunge to attack." ] }, @@ -23285,21 +23792,21 @@ "name": "Interacting with Deathsting", "entries": [ "If characters attempt to communicate with {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} using any form of Telepathy, the spell {@spell Speak with Animals|XPHB}, or similar magic, they find the {@creature Giant Scorpion|XMM} to be consumed by madness. It rambles incoherently before fixating on the phrase 'ashes and dust,' repeating it endlessly as it launches its attack.", - "The monstrous scorpion has been driven mad by the whispers of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}, pushing it to kill and spill blood. These whispers can only be silenced by magic that blocks thought detection or prevents telepathic communication, such as the spell {@spell Mind Blank|XPHB} or a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}. Loud noises can also muffle the voices in its mind, offering fleeting moments of peace." + "The monstrous scorpion has been driven mad by the whispers of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}, pushing it to kill and spill blood. These whispers can only be silenced by magic that blocks thought detection or prevents telepathic communication, such as the spell {@spell Mind Blank|XPHB} or a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|XDMG}. Loud noises can also muffle the voices in its mind, offering fleeting moments of peace." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "36A. Cavern Exit", "entries": [ - "The cave ascends vertically for 45 feet before reaching the surface, emerging through the hole in the floor of {@adventure area 17|SoD|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}." + "The cave ascends vertically for 45 feet before reaching the surface, emerging through the hole in the floor of {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "36B. Collapsed Ceiling", "entries": [ - "There is an opening on the ceiling, 15 feet above the main chamber. It leads into a short tunnel that connects {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit} with {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + "There is an opening on the ceiling, 15 feet above the main chamber. It leads into a short tunnel that connects {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit} with {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." ] }, { @@ -23312,7 +23819,7 @@ "name": "Deathsting's Weakness", "entries": [ "Music soothes {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. To create a scene that hints at this weakness, you could have the sound of a music box echo through the quiet streets of Anan'Thul at night.", - "If they follow the sound, the characters find {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} standing still, captivated by the melody of a tiny music box. As the song comes to an end, they watch as the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night. A good place for this scene could be in the sacked store ({@adventure area 22|SoD|9|22. Sacked Store}). The characters can then take the music box to later use it against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, calming the beast and staying its wrath." + "If they follow the sound, the characters find {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom} standing still, captivated by the melody of a tiny music box. As the song comes to an end, they watch as the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night. A good place for this scene could be in the sacked store ({@adventure area 22|SandsOfDoom|9|22. Sacked Store}). The characters can then take the music box to later use it against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}, calming the beast and staying its wrath." ] }, { @@ -23338,7 +23845,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "A character can harvest {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see '{@adventure Poisons|SoD|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison." + "A character can harvest {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see '{@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom}'s poison." ] }, { @@ -23367,6 +23874,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "37. Blocked Chambers", + "page": 246, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23387,7 +23895,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "37A. Short Tunnel", "entries": [ - "The floor has collapsed, revealing a short cave tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, a 15-foot drop descends into a cave filled with sand. This tunnel connects {@adventure area 37|SoD|9|37. Blocked Chambers} with {@adventure area 36|SoD|9|36. Sandpit}." + "The floor has collapsed, revealing a short cave tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, a 15-foot drop descends into a cave filled with sand. This tunnel connects {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom|9|37. Blocked Chambers} with {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom|9|36. Sandpit}." ] }, { @@ -23402,6 +23910,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "38. Moaning Corridor", + "page": 246, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -23459,6 +23968,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "39. Destroyed Chamber", + "page": 246, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23466,14 +23976,15 @@ "A massive room has fully collapsed, leaving no clear way to bypass the rubble. Next to it, a set of stairs leads upward." ] }, - "This area once connected to the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul}, but it is now completely blocked. There's nothing of value here." + "This area once connected to the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul}, but it is now completely blocked. There's nothing of value here." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "40. Guardians of the Dead", + "page": 246, "entries": [ - "The following narrative assumes the characters are approaching from {@adventure area 39|SoD|9|39. Destroyed Chamber}:", + "The following narrative assumes the characters are approaching from {@adventure area 39|SandsOfDoom|9|39. Destroyed Chamber}:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ @@ -23485,7 +23996,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fountain", "entries": [ - "The fountain is, in fact, an enchanted well, designed to magically elevate and purify the water. It shares the same aquifer that supplies the overgrown bathhouse in {@adventure area 21|SoD|9|21. Overgrown Bath House}. However, a {@creature Mummy|XMM} has fallen into the well and lies trapped 60 feet beneath the water. As long as the {@creature Mummy|XMM} remains there, the water remains foul and cannot be purified. Any creature that drinks the water suffers 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage and must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract mummy rot." + "The fountain is, in fact, an enchanted well, designed to magically elevate and purify the water. It shares the same aquifer that supplies the overgrown bathhouse in {@adventure area 21|SandsOfDoom|9|21. Overgrown Bath House}. However, a {@creature Mummy|XMM} has fallen into the well and lies trapped 60 feet beneath the water. As long as the {@creature Mummy|XMM} remains there, the water remains foul and cannot be purified. Any creature that drinks the water suffers 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage and must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or contract mummy rot." ] }, { @@ -23501,6 +24012,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "41. Temple Archives", + "page": 247, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23530,7 +24042,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "DC 15", "entries": [ - "The characters discover a blueprint showing the design of a secret door within the catacombs, hidden behind two large standing sarcophagi. Characters who find this blueprint will automatically recognize the location of the secret door in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} when they pass by it (marked 'S')." + "The characters discover a blueprint showing the design of a secret door within the catacombs, hidden behind two large standing sarcophagi. Characters who find this blueprint will automatically recognize the location of the secret door in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods} when they pass by it (marked 'S')." ] }, { @@ -23549,6 +24061,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "42. Assembly Hall", + "page": 247, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23556,15 +24069,15 @@ "A long hallway extends into the fog, disappearing from view. On your left, several shorter hallways intersect, hidden behind curtains. The distant, sharp sound of pickaxes echoes through the air, carrying faintly through the curtains." ] }, - "This hallway leads to a set of balconies that overlook the Path of Enlightenment, a pathway which stretches from the ziggurat's main lobby in {@adventure area 34|SoD|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} to the fane of the temple in {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries once gathered on these balconies to manage the city's affairs\u2014a responsibility he handed off to others so he could focus on his own pursuits.", + "This hallway leads to a set of balconies that overlook the Path of Enlightenment, a pathway which stretches from the ziggurat's main lobby in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} to the fane of the temple in {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries once gathered on these balconies to manage the city's affairs\u2014a responsibility he handed off to others so he could focus on his own pursuits.", "The balconies rise 20 feet above the grand hall, with the ceiling extending another 10 feet beyond. The state of the hall below varies; it could be choked with rubble, partially buried, or entirely cleared, depending on the progress of the excavation (see 'Progress of Excavation').", "The balconies, however, remain mostly free from debris at all times. Characters who step through the curtains from the connecting hallway are granted a prime vantage point to observe the ongoing excavation.", { "type": "entries", "name": "42A. Path to Enlightenment", "entries": [ - "In the grand path, ten {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers steadily work at the rocks with their pickaxes, while another twenty, arriving in a disorganized manner every 15 minutes, gather the rubble to haul it outside. During the day, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz} (see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card for his statistics) supervises the operation, flanked by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}. At night, the laborers are mostly left to their own devices, with a patrol from the camp checking in on them once every hour.", - "Because of the balcony's height and the obscuring purple fog, characters that stay quiet and out of sight can observe the excavation in secret without needing to make a check. However, if a character makes a loud noise and fails a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, they will be spotted. If the characters are detected, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}').", + "In the grand path, ten {@creature Gnoll|MM} [{@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM}] laborers steadily work at the rocks with their pickaxes, while another twenty, arriving in a disorganized manner every 15 minutes, gather the rubble to haul it outside. During the day, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz} (see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card for his statistics) supervises the operation, flanked by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}. At night, the laborers are mostly left to their own devices, with a patrol from the camp checking in on them once every hour.", + "Because of the balcony's height and the obscuring purple fog, characters that stay quiet and out of sight can observe the excavation in secret without needing to make a check. However, if a character makes a loud noise and fails a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, they will be spotted. If the characters are detected, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom|9|Hunting Party}').", "Nestled between the balconies on the ground floor, small square niches house brass statues seated upon thrones. These are, in truth, eighteen {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} whose amber cores shattered during the collapse. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has deliberately left them inert, for now, until such time he can claim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} for himself and control them.", { "type": "entries", @@ -23579,7 +24092,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "42B. To Encampment", "entries": [ - "At the western end of the hall, a set of stairs ascends to a large lobby that connects to the rest of the ziggurat. Much of the structure is buried under rubble, except for a clear path leading to the front gate, where {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment} is located.", + "At the western end of the hall, a set of stairs ascends to a large lobby that connects to the rest of the ziggurat. Much of the structure is buried under rubble, except for a clear path leading to the front gate, where {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment} is located.", "Reinforcements from Clan Bloodpaw enter the catacombs through these stairs and use them to escape as well." ] }, @@ -23587,7 +24100,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Progress of the Excavation", "entries": [ - "The excavation in this area progresses through different stages, depending on when the characters arrive in Anan'Thul and how long they remain (see '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SoD|9|Excavation Timeline}'). For a visual depiction of the excavation's progress, see below.", + "The excavation in this area progresses through different stages, depending on when the characters arrive in Anan'Thul and how long they remain (see '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SandsOfDoom|9|Excavation Timeline}'). For a visual depiction of the excavation's progress, see below.", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -23628,7 +24141,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Hunting Party", "entries": [ - "If the characters enter the catacombs without permission and the gnolls become aware of their presence, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} swiftly organizes a search party to hunt them down. The search party includes two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}, and two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}. Their statistics are listed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. For each character beyond four, you may replace one footman with an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." + "If the characters enter the catacombs without permission and the gnolls become aware of their presence, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} swiftly organizes a search party to hunt them down. The search party includes two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}, and two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Rogues}. Their statistics are listed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. For each character beyond four, you may replace one footman with an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}." ] } ] @@ -23636,6 +24149,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "43. Hallowed Passage", + "page": 248, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23651,7 +24165,7 @@ ] }, "This area is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|XPHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection adorning the walls. The passage is imbued with holy power that prevents Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside. Additionally, no sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can be created within or pass through the passage.", - "The large brass door that separates {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} and {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} opens automatically when a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is near, shimmering with blue magic as it moves. If no relic is present, a {@dc 20} Strength check is required to force the door open, which will break it from its hinges and send it crashing to the floor.", + "The large brass door that separates {@adventure area 43|SandsOfDoom|9|43. Hallowed Passage} and {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods} opens automatically when a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is near, shimmering with blue magic as it moves. If no relic is present, a {@dc 20} Strength check is required to force the door open, which will break it from its hinges and send it crashing to the floor.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -23693,6 +24207,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "44. Servants of the Gods", + "page": 249, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23701,7 +24216,7 @@ ] }, "This is where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s clerics were laid to rest, ensuring they received a burial worthy of their status.", - "This chamber was intended to be safeguarded against the undead by a series of magical charms chiseled into the walls of areas 43 and 46. However, a major collapse disrupted the charms in {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, allowing necromantic energies to seep into these halls. As a result, like the rest of the catacombs, the gnolls entombed in here have now become mummies.", + "This chamber was intended to be safeguarded against the undead by a series of magical charms chiseled into the walls of areas 43 and 46. However, a major collapse disrupted the charms in {@adventure area 46|SandsOfDoom|9|46. Haunted Temple}, allowing necromantic energies to seep into these halls. As a result, like the rest of the catacombs, the gnolls entombed in here have now become mummies.", "In this and area 44a, there are 47 sarcophagi in total, each containing a {@creature Mummy|XMM}. The sarcophagi are flammable. If one is set on fire, the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside is immediately destroyed, consumed by the flames.", { "type": "entries", @@ -23720,7 +24235,7 @@ "name": "Locked Sarcophagi", "entries": [ "Each sarcophagus is sealed with a special charm in the form of a small green medallion, placed at the center of the sarcophagus. A character who studies the charms can deduce with a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion}) check that the sarcophagi cannot be opened until the charm is broken or dispelled. Each charm can be destroyed as an action by simply carving a line through it with a Piercing or Slashing weapon. A {@creature Mummy|XMM} can also be released if the sarcophagus is shattered, either by slamming it to the ground or by dealing 10 Bludgeoning damage to it.", - "If a creature reads the inscription above the shrine in {@adventure area 45|SoD|9|45. Hakkari's Vault}, all the sealing charms are dispelled, releasing the mummies. (Refer to 'Developments' for what happens when the seals are broken.)" + "If a creature reads the inscription above the shrine in {@adventure area 45|SandsOfDoom|9|45. Hakkari's Vault}, all the sealing charms are dispelled, releasing the mummies. (Refer to 'Developments' for what happens when the seals are broken.)" ] }, { @@ -23732,7 +24247,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Finding the Secret Door", "entries": [ - "A {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check is needed to spot the door. However, if the characters found the blueprints in {@adventure area 41|SoD|9|41. Temple Archives} revealing the hidden entrance, they automatically succeed in finding it.", + "A {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check is needed to spot the door. However, if the characters found the blueprints in {@adventure area 41|SandsOfDoom|9|41. Temple Archives} revealing the hidden entrance, they automatically succeed in finding it.", "Moving a sarcophagus out of the way requires a {@dc 12} Strength check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the sarcophagus falls and shatters, releasing the {@creature Mummy|XMM} inside. Once both sarcophagi are moved out, the secret door can be pushed open without needing a check." ] }, @@ -23749,20 +24264,20 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", "entries": [ - "If all the sarcophagi are unsealed or broken, and the mummies within are not immediately destroyed, the charms in {@adventure area 43|SoD|9|43. Hallowed Passage} prevent them from entering the western side of the catacombs. Instead, they will inevitably be drawn towards the only available path out: through {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}.", - "In such a case, the mummies swarm over {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, his followers, and the workers, forcing them to retreat to the entrance of the ziggurat, where they make their stand. After a grueling battle, the Bloodpaw Clan defeats the threat but at great cost, losing a third of their forces in the fight and another third to a mummy rot epidemic that then sweeps through the camp. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} himself is afflicted with mummy rot, reducing his maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} down to 50, with an additional reduction of 10 for every 24 hours that passes. If the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} is taken or stolen from the treasure tent in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} suffers a slow and agonizing death, and the remnants of the warband retreat into the hills." + "If all the sarcophagi are unsealed or broken, and the mummies within are not immediately destroyed, the charms in {@adventure area 43|SandsOfDoom|9|43. Hallowed Passage} prevent them from entering the western side of the catacombs. Instead, they will inevitably be drawn towards the only available path out: through {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}.", + "In such a case, the mummies swarm over {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, his followers, and the workers, forcing them to retreat to the entrance of the ziggurat, where they make their stand. After a grueling battle, the Bloodpaw Clan defeats the threat but at great cost, losing a third of their forces in the fight and another third to a mummy rot epidemic that then sweeps through the camp. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} himself is afflicted with mummy rot, reducing his maximum {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} down to 50, with an additional reduction of 10 for every 24 hours that passes. If the {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|XPHB} is taken or stolen from the treasure tent in {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} suffers a slow and agonizing death, and the remnants of the warband retreat into the hills." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "44A. Secret Hall", "entries": [ - "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries were secretly interred here, their resting place hidden from the rest of the populace. This hall functions identically to the one in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s dignitaries were secretly interred here, their resting place hidden from the rest of the populace. This hall functions identically to the one in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Treasure", "entries": [ - "Characters can easily find a chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} near the secret door leading back to {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods}. This is the crushed half of the chunk of amber found on the other side of the secret door." + "Characters can easily find a chunk of amber worth 25 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} near the secret door leading back to {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods}. This is the crushed half of the chunk of amber found on the other side of the secret door." ] } ] @@ -23772,8 +24287,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "45. Hakkari's Vault", + "page": 250, "entries": [ - "The door bears a magical seal depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} with its palm facing outward. The door cannot be opened until the seal is dispelled. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "The door bears a magical seal depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} with its palm facing outward. The door cannot be opened until the seal is dispelled. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}.", "When the characters enter the chamber, read the following out loud:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23794,7 +24310,7 @@ "{@i By mine alone, you rise again.}" ] }, - "The inscription acts as a magical key that unlocks all the sarcophagi in {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} and 44a when spoken aloud. Upon reading it, the words echo through the halls, followed by a minor earthquake. Moments later, the sealing charms on the sarcophagi begin to shatter one by one.", + "The inscription acts as a magical key that unlocks all the sarcophagi in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods} and 44a when spoken aloud. Upon reading it, the words echo through the halls, followed by a minor earthquake. Moments later, the sealing charms on the sarcophagi begin to shatter one by one.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -23803,7 +24319,7 @@ "name": "Roll Initiative", "entries": [ "As the seals begin to break, roll for initiative. At the end of each round, choose a random sarcophagus\u2014a {@creature Mummy|XMM} will break free from it and immediately search for life to devour. This process continues until all the sarcophagi are open, 47 in total. The characters must choose: stand and fight, or make a quick escape.", - "If the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} detect no living creatures to attack, they will wander the halls in confusion for {@dice 1d4} hours. Eventually, they will move en masse to {@adventure area 46|SoD|9|46. Haunted Temple}, and then to {@adventure area 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} (see 'Developments' under {@adventure area 44|SoD|9|44. Servants of the Gods} for details on what happens if the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} encounter {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz})." + "If the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} detect no living creatures to attack, they will wander the halls in confusion for {@dice 1d4} hours. Eventually, they will move en masse to {@adventure area 46|SandsOfDoom|9|46. Haunted Temple}, and then to {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} (see 'Developments' under {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom|9|44. Servants of the Gods} for details on what happens if the {@creature Mummy|XMM|Mummies} encounter {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz})." ] } ] @@ -23814,15 +24330,15 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Manual of Golems", "entries": [ - "Resting atop the lectern is a {@item Manual of Iron Golems|XDMG}, filled with the arcane rites and precise instructions necessary to forge one. This tome was penned by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor as part of his work on the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a towering war construct commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The characters will confront this massive sentinel in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}. For more details, see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}.", - "Any creature that reads the manual learns the information listed under 'Statistics' in the titan's entry in {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11|Anubian Empire}." + "Resting atop the lectern is a {@item Manual of Iron Golems|XDMG}, filled with the arcane rites and precise instructions necessary to forge one. This tome was penned by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s predecessor as part of his work on the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a towering war construct commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. The characters will confront this massive sentinel in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}. For more details, see {@adventure Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|11|Anubian Empire}.", + "Any creature that reads the manual learns the information listed under 'Statistics' in the titan's entry in {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom|11|Anubian Empire}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Powerful Scrolls", "entries": [ - "Three of the podiums in the room each hold a powerful magical scroll, magic that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} stored here in preparation for any uncertainties following the Great Awakening. The scrolls are sealed in protective casings marked with the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. These casings can only be opened by dispelling the symbol with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability, or by touching the casing with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "Three of the podiums in the room each hold a powerful magical scroll, magic that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} stored here in preparation for any uncertainties following the Great Awakening. The scrolls are sealed in protective casings marked with the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. These casings can only be opened by dispelling the symbol with a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability, or by touching the casing with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}.", "The scrolls include a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Transmute Rock|XGE}, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Control Weather|XPHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Earthquake|XPHB}. The fourth scroll was once a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Resurrection|XPHB}, but lies ruined amidst the pieces of its shattered pedestal.", "The scrolls are all written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language." ] @@ -23839,6 +24355,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "46. Haunted Temple", + "page": 251, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23866,7 +24383,7 @@ "entries": [ "The room contains three {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and seven {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are spirits with mostly intact souls, able to think and reason clearly. The {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters}, however, are fragmented beings\u2014large parts of their spirit remains trapped within their bodies, while the rest forms the ethereal mass that haunts the air. {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} are confused and aloof; they only attack if commanded so by the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}.", "The holy magic within the purple fog has given the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} and {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} a more substantial physical form. As a result, they cannot use their Incorporeal Movement or Etherealness feature. These phantoms are clearly visible, can be easily felt when touched, and when spoken to, their voices carry the same vividness as any living creature.", - "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are tethered to their corpses, which restricts their movement to areas 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. They possess no special ability to open any of the sealed doors and cannot enter {@adventure area 47|SoD|9|47. Forge of Brass} as long as the protective charms there remain active.", + "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} are tethered to their corpses, which restricts their movement to areas 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. They possess no special ability to open any of the sealed doors and cannot enter {@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom|9|47. Forge of Brass} as long as the protective charms there remain active.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Cloth Bindings", @@ -23879,7 +24396,7 @@ "name": "Interacting with the Spirits", "entries": [ "The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} approach and plead with the characters to free them by cutting the bindings from the corpses in the room. Having been trapped in this form for so long, they are impatient and reluctant to answer many questions, though they can be persuaded to do so.", - "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check for each question they wish to ask the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}. They possess complete knowledge of the catacombs ({@adventure areas 35|SoD|9|35. Burial Chambers} through {@adventure 51|SoD|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}), including the purpose and secrets of every room. However, being bound to this temple and its adjoining rooms as spirits, they have no knowledge of how these rooms may have changed since the Cataclysm.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check for each question they wish to ask the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}. They possess complete knowledge of the catacombs ({@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom|9|35. Burial Chambers} through {@adventure 51|SandsOfDoom|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}), including the purpose and secrets of every room. However, being bound to this temple and its adjoining rooms as spirits, they have no knowledge of how these rooms may have changed since the Cataclysm.", "If the characters antagonize the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts}, refuse to free them, or fail a Charisma check to persuade them to answer questions, the {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attack, calling upon the specters for assistance. The {@creature Ghost|XMM|Ghosts} will attempt to possess the characters, intending to use their bodies to cut the bindings and free themselves." ] } @@ -23890,7 +24407,7 @@ "name": "Escape from Above", "entries": [ "A section of the temple, on its southwestern corner, is illuminated by light filtering through cracks in the ceiling, 20 feet above. Any attack that deals more than 10 Bludgeoning or Force damage to the ceiling at that location causes part of it to collapse, revealing an opening out onto the surface above. Creatures standing directly beneath the collapse must succeed on a {@dc 12} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or take {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage as the rubble crashes down.", - "Creatures can scale the rubble and stone walls to reach the opening 20 feet above with a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Those who make it to the top find themselves in {@adventure area 30|SoD|9|30. Looted Warehouse}, surrounded by broken crates and barrels." + "Creatures can scale the rubble and stone walls to reach the opening 20 feet above with a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Those who make it to the top find themselves in {@adventure area 30|SandsOfDoom|9|30. Looted Warehouse}, surrounded by broken crates and barrels." ] } ] @@ -23898,8 +24415,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "47. Forge of Brass", + "page": 251, "entries": [ - "The two large sets of double doors leading into and out of this area are locked with a magical seal bearing the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be removed by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability, or by touching the door with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "The two large sets of double doors leading into and out of this area are locked with a magical seal bearing the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be removed by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability, or by touching the door with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}.", "If the characters open the locked doors, read the following:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23908,7 +24426,7 @@ ] }, "This was one of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s many workshops, where he crafted {@creature WBrass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}\u2014constructs made to obey his every command. A massive collapse destroyed most of the equipment, leaving the workshop in disarray.", - "Among all the debris in the room, only three {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} remain intact; the rest are too damaged to be repaired. However, these sentinels have no souls in them and are therefore nothing more than harmless metal husks. As these constructs were prepared ahead of time to be imbued with souls, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could easily transplant a soul into them without any of the associated costs (see '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SoD|14|Hand of Brass}' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", + "Among all the debris in the room, only three {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} remain intact; the rest are too damaged to be repaired. However, these sentinels have no souls in them and are therefore nothing more than harmless metal husks. As these constructs were prepared ahead of time to be imbued with souls, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could easily transplant a soul into them without any of the associated costs (see '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom|14|Hand of Brass}' on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}).", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -23981,6 +24499,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "48. Sunken Room", + "page": 252, "entries": [ { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -23989,12 +24508,13 @@ ] }, "This room once stored all the ledgers and paperwork necessary for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} to fund and supply the workshop, including records of the souls used to imbue the city's sentinels. Now, the paperwork lies scattered or buried beneath the sand, most of it lost or destroyed.", - "The sand is filling the room too slowly to pose a significant threat to the characters. But if you want to ramp up the tension or think your players could use an encounter, you may have the {@creature Roper|XMM} that haunts Anan'Thul rise from the sand and attempt to snatch one of the characters (see {@adventure Roper in the Sand|SoD|9|Hazards of the City}." + "The sand is filling the room too slowly to pose a significant threat to the characters. But if you want to ramp up the tension or think your players could use an encounter, you may have the {@creature Roper|XMM} that haunts Anan'Thul rise from the sand and attempt to snatch one of the characters (see {@adventure Roper in the Sand|SandsOfDoom|9|Hazards of the City}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "49. Chamber of Purification", + "page": 252, "entries": [ "Rubble has collapsed onto the long hallway leading to this room, leaving only a narrow opening among the cracks. Creatures on one side of the rubble can peer through to the other, but only Tiny-sized or amorphous creatures can squeeze through the small opening. Any attempt to dig through the rubble triggers a collapse, completely sealing the opening.", "When a character peeks through the crack in the rubble, read the following:", @@ -24008,8 +24528,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Inside the Room", "entries": [ - "In this room, the clerics of Anan'Thul sanctified the cloth bindings with {@item Holy Water|XPHB} and incantations. The scrolls and notes scattered throughout the chamber describe the process and explain its intended purpose. Unfortunately, after the closing of {@adventure the Duaat|SoD|1|The Duaat}, the ritual can no longer be replicated.", - "The {@item Telstang Armor|SandsOfDoom|Armor} on the mannequin once belonged to {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to Anan'Thul. Officially, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was sent to assist with the preparations for the Cataclysm, but in truth, she was sent to spy on {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was 'laid to rest' in {@adventure area 50|SoD|9|50. Ishva's Chambers}.", + "In this room, the clerics of Anan'Thul sanctified the cloth bindings with {@item Holy Water|XPHB} and incantations. The scrolls and notes scattered throughout the chamber describe the process and explain its intended purpose. Unfortunately, after the closing of {@adventure the Duaat|SandsOfDoom|1|The Duaat}, the ritual can no longer be replicated.", + "The {@item Telstang Armor|SandsOfDoom|Armor} on the mannequin once belonged to {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to Anan'Thul. Officially, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was sent to assist with the preparations for the Cataclysm, but in truth, she was sent to spy on {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom} was 'laid to rest' in {@adventure area 50|SandsOfDoom|9|50. Ishva's Chambers}.", { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", @@ -24020,7 +24540,7 @@ "name": "Telstang Armor", "entries": [ "This {@item +1 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +1} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", - "This armor is enchanted with {@adventure Hardened Armor|SoD|16|Armors} and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes. It is valued at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." + "This armor is enchanted with {@adventure Hardened Armor|SandsOfDoom|16|Armors} and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes. It is valued at 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." ] }, { @@ -24054,8 +24574,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "50. Ishva's Chambers", + "page": 253, "entries": [ - "This door is sealed with a magical symbol depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, its palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}.", + "This door is sealed with a magical symbol depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, its palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}.", "When a character approaches the door, read the following:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -24114,6 +24635,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "51. Fane of the Brass Priest", + "page": 254, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -24123,7 +24645,7 @@ }, "title": "Yz adresses his clan" }, - "The state of this chamber varies depending on how far the excavation has progressed into the {@adventure fane|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}. If Clan Bloodpaw hasn't yet reached the fane, the area is buried under thick layers of rubble.", + "The state of this chamber varies depending on how far the excavation has progressed into the {@adventure fane|SandsOfDoom|9|42. Assembly Hall}. If Clan Bloodpaw hasn't yet reached the fane, the area is buried under thick layers of rubble.", "If the excavation has reached and cleared the path to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus, then proceed with the following description:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -24139,8 +24661,8 @@ ] }, "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} chose to entomb himself here, driven by a dream of rising to crowds of cheering citizens from atop the balconies\u2014clapping and bowing as he passed\u2014before making his way out into the new world. Unfortunately for him, that dream would never come to pass.", - "The golden sarcophagus contains the still-living body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, and wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. Unlike the other gnolls entombed in the catacombs, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was shielded from the necromantic energies by protective charms on his tomb and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he carries. Though {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was brought back to life by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, he has been unable to free himself due to the debris sealing his coffin.", - "Deprived of sustenance, the High Priest has endured solely through his communion with the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}\u2014a pact that granted {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} an unnaturally extended life. The whispered promises he embraced have cursed him, transforming him into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, yet without the relentless hunger that drives others of his kind. Instead, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is marked by unnatural dark powers and a malignant disposition, his soul twisted by the very force that sustains him. This tenuous pact has kept him teetering on the edge of life, a shadow of his former self, bound to the will of a malevolent force that now holds him in its grasp.", + "The golden sarcophagus contains the still-living body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, and wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. Unlike the other gnolls entombed in the catacombs, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was shielded from the necromantic energies by protective charms on his tomb and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} he carries. Though {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} was brought back to life by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, he has been unable to free himself due to the debris sealing his coffin.", + "Deprived of sustenance, the High Priest has endured solely through his communion with the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}\u2014a pact that granted {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} an unnaturally extended life. The whispered promises he embraced have cursed him, transforming him into a {@creature Mummy|XMM}, yet without the relentless hunger that drives others of his kind. Instead, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is marked by unnatural dark powers and a malignant disposition, his soul twisted by the very force that sustains him. This tenuous pact has kept him teetering on the edge of life, a shadow of his former self, bound to the will of a malevolent force that now holds him in its grasp.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -24159,7 +24681,7 @@ "entries": [ "The balcony overlooks the fane from a height of 20 feet. It features five stone benches and a stone railing. Standing behind any of these provides {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half-Cover} against Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side.", "The pile of rubble on the southern portion of the fane, right beneath the balcony, is high enough to reach up to it. This allows creatures to climb up or down into and from the balcony. Treat the pile of rubble as {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}.", - "Because of its great height and the purple fog that obscures vision, characters that remain quiet and out of view in the balcony can spy upon the excavation without the need for a check. A character is spotted if they make a loud sound and fail at a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If the characters are spotted, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see {@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|42. Assembly Hall}." + "Because of its great height and the purple fog that obscures vision, characters that remain quiet and out of view in the balcony can spy upon the excavation without the need for a check. A character is spotted if they make a loud sound and fail at a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If the characters are spotted, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see {@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom|9|42. Assembly Hall}." ] }, { @@ -24181,7 +24703,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "A Conspiracy", "entries": [ - "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s constructs, as direct creations of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, contain a portion of its power and cannot be influenced or attacked by other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014a fact that always troubled {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who feared an army beyond his control. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been sent by Ammu not to save {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, but to ensure he never awakens and that the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is safely returned, where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can keep close control over it.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s constructs, as direct creations of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, contain a portion of its power and cannot be influenced or attacked by other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}\u2014a fact that always troubled {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who feared an army beyond his control. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} has been sent by Ammu not to save {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}, but to ensure he never awakens and that the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} is safely returned, where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can keep close control over it.", "Unbeknownst to {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, Ammu plans to kill him as soon as Al'Kirat is conquered. After that, he will seal the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} in the deepest vault within the Great Pyramid, ensuring that no one can ever wield it against him." ] }, @@ -24217,14 +24739,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Control of the Hand of Brass", "entries": [ - "Whoever attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} gains control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul. If the characters spy on the excavation for too long and inadvertently allow {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to claim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, he will become much stronger if any sentinels are present. These sentinels would be compelled to obey {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and fight against the characters, turning an already deadly encounter into a certain defeat." + "Whoever attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} gains control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul. If the characters spy on the excavation for too long and inadvertently allow {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} to claim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, he will become much stronger if any sentinels are present. These sentinels would be compelled to obey {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and fight against the characters, turning an already deadly encounter into a certain defeat." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Reinforcements", "entries": [ - "If the characters enter into a full-scale battle with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his soldiers, any workers who see or hear the fight will immediately flee to the camp to raise the alarm. Five minutes later, reinforcements arrive from {@adventure area 42b|SoD|9|42B. To Encampment}, consisting of the same soldiers as those in the hunting party (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SoD|9|Hunting Party}')." + "If the characters enter into a full-scale battle with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} and his soldiers, any workers who see or hear the fight will immediately flee to the camp to raise the alarm. Five minutes later, reinforcements arrive from {@adventure area 42b|SandsOfDoom|9|42B. To Encampment}, consisting of the same soldiers as those in the hunting party (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom|9|Hunting Party}')." ] } ] @@ -24245,7 +24767,7 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|XMM}, but in his weakened state, he is {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and currently has only 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He can do nothing but speak, and even his words are frail and pitiful. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s only ability is to command {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} within earshot to do his bidding, a task that requires only the sound of his voice\u2014so long as he still possesses the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}. If alive, he does not join the battle between the characters and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}, but he takes whatever measures he can to defend himself.", "If {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is forced to fight the characters, you may allow him to use any abilities that rely solely on nothing more than his voice. Examples include his Dreadful Glare and Blasphemous Word features, the {@spell Command|XPHB} spell, and so on.", - "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has the Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] feature, but in his case, it is the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body to fully reform in this manner." + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has the Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] feature, but in his case, it is the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}'s body to fully reform in this manner." ] } ] @@ -24311,29 +24833,33 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 257, "entries": [ "The chapter concludes when any of the three factions\u2014 the characters, Clan Bloodpaw, or {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}\u2014survives and successfully claims the power of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Victory for Yz", + "page": 257, "entries": [ "A victory for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} means claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} and killing {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. The gnoll encampment erupts in celebration as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} breaks open casks of honey, leaving the soldiers drunk and sluggish on the sweet nectar for an entire day.", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} in his possession to contact three of the nearest warbands of Clan Bloodpaw, directing them to converge on the encampment in {@adventure area 32|SoD|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}. Within 48 hours, over 120 fresh Anubian soldiers arrive in Anan'Thul, where they are ordered to rebuild the ziggurat to become {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s new fortress. Once they are here, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sets out for Kunaten Keep to join the main army.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} uses the {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} in his possession to contact three of the nearest warbands of Clan Bloodpaw, directing them to converge on the encampment in {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}. Within 48 hours, over 120 fresh Anubian soldiers arrive in Anan'Thul, where they are ordered to rebuild the ziggurat to become {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz}'s new fortress. Once they are here, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} sets out for Kunaten Keep to join the main army.", "It takes {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} five days to reach Kunaten Keep. He travels with three full battlegroups, totaling 15 soldiers in his retinue: five {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Footmen}, three {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magus}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Enchanter}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Scouts}. Characters can track them with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The DC increases by 5 for each full day {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} is ahead of them. Add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom} for each character beyond four.", - "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} manages to reach Kunaten Keep, he will be out of the characters' reach for most of the adventure. They will have another opportunity to confront him during the Siege of Al'Kirat (see '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}')." + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} manages to reach Kunaten Keep, he will be out of the characters' reach for most of the adventure. They will have another opportunity to confront him during the Siege of Al'Kirat (see '{@adventure Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom|11|Special Enemies}')." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Wrath of Clan Bloodpaw", + "page": 257, "entries": [ - "Characters who escape with the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} will be relentlessly tracked and hunted by Clan Bloodpaw. The next two times you roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, the result is always the '{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}' encounter on {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom}. These Anubians are members of Clan Bloodpaw who have tracked the characters and aim to slaughter them to restore their lost honor and reclaim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", + "Characters who escape with the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} will be relentlessly tracked and hunted by Clan Bloodpaw. The next two times you roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom} table, the result is always the '{@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom|6|Anubians}' encounter on {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom}. These Anubians are members of Clan Bloodpaw who have tracked the characters and aim to slaughter them to restore their lost honor and reclaim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", "Characters who suspect they are being tracked can make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to track their pursuers. If successful, they encounter the gnolls and gain an opportunity to ambush them instead." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Hakkari's Rise", + "page": 257, "entries": [ "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is no ally to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, but that doesn't make him a friend to Al'Kirat either. He is focused on his own survival and the restoration of his city's power. If saved and offered a partnership, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} is willing to unearth hundreds of sentinels from the sunken city and send them to aid Al'Kirat in their war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}\u2014but this would require him to keep the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}.", "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} has been attuned to the relic for so long that he can no longer willingly unattune from it. In other words, if required to relinquish it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} would have to die. In such case, he makes a desperate stand to the bitter end, commanding all sentinels within view to defend him.", @@ -24344,14 +24870,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Siege Unlock", "entries": [ - "If the characters successfully ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the High Priest honors his bargain and musters a battalion of constructs, which assists the characters in the final chapter of the adventure. For more information on the consequences of this action, refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} ." + "If the characters successfully ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari}, the High Priest honors his bargain and musters a battalion of constructs, which assists the characters in the final chapter of the adventure. For more information on the consequences of this action, refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|Siege Reinforcements} ." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Embrace Darkness", "entries": [ - "Once freed, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} rises as the dark lord of Anan'Thul, his power slowly restored as he yields to the insidious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. Within months, he begins unearthing the legions of mummies entombed deep within the catacombs, bending them to his will. One by one, Clan Bloodpaw falls, twisted by his dark magic and made into loyal servants. Under his reign, the Sunken City of Anan'Thul becomes a bastion of darkness, a forsaken realm where evil festers and the light dares not tread." + "Once freed, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} rises as the dark lord of Anan'Thul, his power slowly restored as he yields to the insidious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}. Within months, he begins unearthing the legions of mummies entombed deep within the catacombs, bending them to his will. One by one, Clan Bloodpaw falls, twisted by his dark magic and made into loyal servants. Under his reign, the Sunken City of Anan'Thul becomes a bastion of darkness, a forsaken realm where evil festers and the light dares not tread." ] } ] @@ -24361,6 +24887,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "page": 257, "entries": [ "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} are forever bound to their metal forms, unable to attain true freedom as their souls are permanently fused with their suits. Only the destruction of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} can grant their souls true freedom.", "However, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} could choose not to command them, allowing the sentinels to live out their eternal existence in whatever manner they wished. If given this chance, the sentinels are deeply grateful and will depart from the city as soon as they can, venturing out into the world. Depending on how they were treated, some sentinels might even choose to continue traveling with the characters or aid in the defense of Al'Kirat against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." @@ -24381,6 +24908,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm", + "page": 258, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -24395,8 +24923,9 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 258, "entries": [ - "This chapter starts in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. How they are guided there depends on their Path of Fate, as described ahead on the {@adventure Paths of Fate|SoD|10|Paths of Fate}. That said, you can start this chapter at any time the characters choose to visit the settlement after reaching 7th level.", + "This chapter starts in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. How they are guided there depends on their Path of Fate, as described ahead on the {@adventure Paths of Fate|SandsOfDoom|10|Paths of Fate}. That said, you can start this chapter at any time the characters choose to visit the settlement after reaching 7th level.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -24407,7 +24936,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Preparation", "entries": [ - "To prepare for this chapter, review the entry on {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} on {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes} and the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Additionally, since the characters will be traveling across the Wasteland for a large part of this chapter, make sure you have the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SoD|6|Random Encounters} tables ready to handle any random encounters the characters may find during their journey." + "To prepare for this chapter, review the entry on {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} on {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|2|Ecology of the Wastes} and the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Additionally, since the characters will be traveling across the Wasteland for a large part of this chapter, make sure you have the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom|6|Random Encounters} tables ready to handle any random encounters the characters may find during their journey." ] } ] @@ -24417,19 +24946,21 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 258, "entries": [ "The Roaming Treasury lies concealed within a massive sandstorm that endlessly circles around the Wasteland. To navigate the storm and locate the Treasury, the party requires the Scarab Key, a special trinket which is split into two parts. Reuniting the two halves is a challenge crafted by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to test those who seek entry.", - "The chapter begins with the characters arriving at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search of a Druid, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who holds one fragment of the key. Unfortunately, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has ventured off to investigate peculiar animal behavior in the region and has not returned. Matters escalate when the settlement is attacked by a flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. After repelling the attackers, the characters track {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to a verdant grove hidden within the crags, where a young {@creature Dryad|XMM} has taken him hostage. By rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, the characters secure the first fragment of the Scarab Key.", + "The chapter begins with the characters arriving at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search of a Druid, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who holds one fragment of the key. Unfortunately, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has ventured off to investigate peculiar animal behavior in the region and has not returned. Matters escalate when the settlement is attacked by a flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. After repelling the attackers, the characters track {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to a verdant grove hidden within the crags, where a young {@creature Dryad|XMM} has taken him hostage. By rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}, the characters secure the first fragment of the Scarab Key.", "Inscribed upon the key fragment is a map that guides the party to the Lunar Shrine, a ruined temple atop the Eastspire Mountains built in honor of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the Aru guardian of the Treasury. There, an ancient monument reveals the purpose of the Treasury and the tests required to enter, as well as a map leading to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} herself. All they need now is the final half of the Scarab Key, currently in the possession of a group of bandits trailing behind the Treasury and the great sandstorm that hides it.", "The characters plunge into the sandstorm to confront the bandits. After defeating them amidst the swirling chaos, the two fragments of the Scarab Key reunite, pointing the way to the Eye of the Storm. There, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} meets and judges the party, allowing them passage into the Roaming Treasury.", - "Once inside the Roaming Treasury, the characters uncover the vast wonders of the demiplane, retrieve priceless treasures, and claim the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of great power. However, they must be careful to adhere to the Treasury's sacred rules, as breaking them risks triggering the collapse of the demiplane, forcing the characters to flee or perish within it." + "Once inside the Roaming Treasury, the characters uncover the vast wonders of the demiplane, retrieve priceless treasures, and claim the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of great power. However, they must be careful to adhere to the Treasury's sacred rules, as breaking them risks triggering the collapse of the demiplane, forcing the characters to flee or perish within it." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 259, "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SoD|10} is designed for a party of 7th or 8th level characters. The character's are expected to gain one level by the end of the chapter.", + "{@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|10} is designed for a party of 7th or 8th level characters. The character's are expected to gain one level by the end of the chapter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Milestone", @@ -24464,11 +24995,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter Background", + "page": 259, "entries": [ "This chapter handles several interwoven storylines. This section provides all the backstory you need to prepare for it.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Never-Ending Storm", + "page": 259, "entries": [ "Circling the Wasteland in an endless loop, a colossal sandstorm rages on. It measures two miles wide and advances at six miles a day (or roughly 5 feet a round). Without proper protection, the storm's abrasive sands strip away flesh, leaving victims flayed to the bone. Any traveler caught in its path is doomed unless they can find shelter to survive the storm's wrath.", "This mysterious storm has puzzled and terrified the Kirati for generations. To them, it is a manifestation of the Wasteland's many curses. That is because unlike normal sandstorms, which are brief and fleeting, this tempest has persisted for as long as anyone can remember.", @@ -24486,7 +25019,7 @@ "name": "Ravaging Madness", "entries": [ "The convocation of the great spell that ultimately caused the Cataclysm left the goddess profoundly weakened. Years spent enduring the Cataclysm's fallout and wandering the corrupted Wasteland have further depleted her essence. As a result, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} can no longer fully manifest her oncemagnificent form\u2014a lioness of titanic size and power. Now, her body disintegrates into sand mere moments after taking shape, forcing her to constantly rematerialize to maintain a physical form. To conserve her dwindling energy, she prefers to manifest only her head, trading mobility for greater stability. Yet even this meager form cannot fully withstand the strain; large clusters of her body turn to sand and fall from her form whenever she speaks or moves.", - "The sandstorm enveloping {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} shields her from the corruption of the Wasteland, its magic as potent as its physical fury. Neither the creeping Rust nor the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands} can penetrate this protective barrier. However, this barrier also isolates the goddess, limiting her awareness of the world beyond. Roaming the dunes in isolation, she remains hidden from the malevolent essence that festers deep within the Wasteland, her decaying existence sustained by the last vestiges of her divine essence." + "The sandstorm enveloping {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} shields her from the corruption of the Wasteland, its magic as potent as its physical fury. Neither the creeping Rust nor the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands} can penetrate this protective barrier. However, this barrier also isolates the goddess, limiting her awareness of the world beyond. Roaming the dunes in isolation, she remains hidden from the malevolent essence that festers deep within the Wasteland, her decaying existence sustained by the last vestiges of her divine essence." ] } ] @@ -24494,18 +25027,19 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Trial of a Goddess", + "page": 260, "entries": [ "In this world, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} decreed that access to the Roaming Treasury would require two trials: locating its hidden gate and earning her permission as its guardian. To this end, two keys were forged, forming a single golden scarab figurine when joined together. Each piece bore a portion of a map engraved on its underside.", - "Owning only one half of the map would guide its holder to a mountaintop shrine (see '{@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}'), where a stone tablet explained the significance of the scarabs and a compass hinted at the location of the Roaming Treasury.", + "Owning only one half of the map would guide its holder to a mountaintop shrine (see '{@adventure Lunar Shrine|SandsOfDoom|10|Lunar Shrine}'), where a stone tablet explained the significance of the scarabs and a compass hinted at the location of the Roaming Treasury.", "The golden scarab, when fully assembled, was more than just a map; it was also a guide and a key. When the two pieces united, the scarab would spring to life, flying and leading the way towards the Roaming Treasury. Those who arrived at the treasury with the completed scarab were granted immediate access, while others were required to provide tributes or undergo further trials in order to enter.", "Throughout the millennia, the scarab pieces have been found time and again, enabling countless adventurers to meet the goddess and gain access to the Roaming Treasury. Each time, a new golden scarab is forged, split into two, and spread across the land, awaiting its discovery by the next fortunate\u2014or doomed\u2014set of explorers.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Left-Side Scarab", "entries": [ - "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} who leads the settlement at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, holds the left half of the Scarab Key. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the scarab years ago, during a mission while working for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, recovering it from the neck of a gnoll mummy he and his group defeated.", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} who leads the settlement at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, holds the left half of the Scarab Key. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the scarab years ago, during a mission while working for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, recovering it from the neck of a gnoll mummy he and his group defeated.", "Struck by the beauty of the scarab, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} chose to bid on the trinket and keep it. Busy with his duties, however, he never found the time to climb the mountains and investigate where the map found on the underside of the scarab might lead. Instead, he kept the trinket as a keepsake, hoping that perhaps one day he could explore its secrets.", - "If the characters often find themselves in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, they are likely to encounter {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} several times throughout {@i Sands of Doom}. However, they are unlikely to realize the significance of the scarab he holds, even as they spot it hanging around the Druid's neck.", + "If the characters often find themselves in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, they are likely to encounter {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} several times throughout {@i Sands of Doom}. However, they are unlikely to realize the significance of the scarab he holds, even as they spot it hanging around the Druid's neck.", "By the time the characters finally learn of the scarab's importance, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} will have disappeared, kidnapped by a curious desert {@creature Dryad|XMM}. The characters will need to track him down and rescue him before they can negotiate or force him to part with the trinket." ] }, @@ -24587,10 +25121,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Black Company", + "page": 261, "entries": [ "The Black Company, a band of human mercenaries, arrived in Kirat claiming a desire to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. But when the caravans departed Kunaten Keep for the Pyramid, they instead veered west and established a hidden base in the Eastspire Mountains. Their real intention was to turn to banditry, ambushing treasure-laden caravans traveling between the Pyramid, Kunaten Keep, and Al'Kirat. Once their haul was secured, the plan was to flee north to the coast, where their moored ship was ready to whisk them away with their newfound wealth.", "Ironically, their greed spared them from the massacre the expedition suffered at the hands of the Anubians. Yet this twist of fate left them stranded in the unforgiving Wasteland\u2014with no caravans to plunder, no money, dwindling supplies, and encircled by a horrifying army of ghoulish gnolls sowing death throughout the desert.", - "The bandits, forced to either leave Kirat or face starvation, are eventually saved by the intervention of either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (depending on the characters' Path of Fate, see {@adventure Right-Sided Scarab|SoD|10|Trial of a Goddess}), who supplies them with resources and a renewed purpose. In return, the bandits agree to form an uneasy alliance with this NPC in order to hunt for the Roaming Treasury. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the ruthless leader of the Black Company, is then entrusted with the right half of the Scarab Key, and the bandits fan out across the desert, determined to locate the remaining piece.", + "The bandits, forced to either leave Kirat or face starvation, are eventually saved by the intervention of either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} (depending on the characters' Path of Fate, see {@adventure Right-Sided Scarab|SandsOfDoom|10|Trial of a Goddess}), who supplies them with resources and a renewed purpose. In return, the bandits agree to form an uneasy alliance with this NPC in order to hunt for the Roaming Treasury. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, the ruthless leader of the Black Company, is then entrusted with the right half of the Scarab Key, and the bandits fan out across the desert, determined to locate the remaining piece.", "Now, members of the Black Company have spread across Kirat in pursuit of the left piece of the Scarab Key. In Al'Kirat, some members skulk the streets in search of information. Others range across the Wasteland on horseback, tirelessly chasing any hint that might lead them to their prize.", { "type": "entries", @@ -24670,12 +25205,12 @@ "entries": [ "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key. For further details, see {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm}.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key. For further details, see {@adventure Black Company Riders|SandsOfDoom|10|Sekhmet's Storm}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} with the following modifications: he has 105 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} rather than one. Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. If defeated, he triggers these satchels into a devastating explosion to take others down with him (see {@adventure One Last Hurrah|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company}." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} with the following modifications: he has 105 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} rather than one. Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. If defeated, he triggers these satchels into a devastating explosion to take others down with him (see {@adventure One Last Hurrah|SandsOfDoom|10|Encounter: The Black Company}." ] } ] @@ -24697,6 +25232,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bandit Hideout (Oasis)", + "page": 262, "entries": [ "The Black Company's hideout lies at the eastern base of the Eastspire Mountains. Horse trails leading to the cave can be spotted 4 miles away with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The cave once served as the lair of a {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, before it was slain by the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}' grimfire.", "The hideout has four large caverns, which feature pools of clear, fresh water fed by thin waterfalls that stream from the ceiling. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} make use of barrels and crates for furniture and string hammocks for their beds. At the center of the largest chamber lies the skeleton of the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragon}, its ribs forming a hollow where the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} store their loot.", @@ -24717,7 +25253,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Interacting with the Bandits", "entries": [ - "The Black Company's main fighting force has left in search of the Roaming Treasury, leaving 35 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to guard the cave. If attacked, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} put up a show of resistance but will quickly surrender once a few of them are defeated. Most of these {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are either weakened by disease and injury or lack experience in battle. If questioned, they can only point the characters to the Lunar Shrine (see {@adventure Lunar Shrine|SoD|10|Lunar Shrine}), as they know {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} found what he was looking for with the information found there." + "The Black Company's main fighting force has left in search of the Roaming Treasury, leaving 35 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to guard the cave. If attacked, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} put up a show of resistance but will quickly surrender once a few of them are defeated. Most of these {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are either weakened by disease and injury or lack experience in battle. If questioned, they can only point the characters to the Lunar Shrine (see {@adventure Lunar Shrine|SandsOfDoom|10|Lunar Shrine}), as they know {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} found what he was looking for with the information found there." ] } ] @@ -24725,6 +25261,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Setting the Black Company", + "page": 262, "entries": [ "It is important to properly set up {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company. Use the events described below to gradually introduce the Black Company to the characters.", { @@ -24773,14 +25310,16 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Paths of Fate", + "page": 263, "entries": [ - "This chapter begins at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Who guides the characters to the settlement, and what motivations they might have for seeking the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, depends on the Path of Fate they are following.", + "This chapter begins at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Who guides the characters to the settlement, and what motivations they might have for seeking the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, depends on the Path of Fate they are following.", { "type": "entries", "name": "[Devotion] and [Benevolence]", + "page": 263, "entries": [ - "At a moment of your choice after the characters advance to 7th level, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will contact the characters through their dreams in order to assist them in locating the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. Through the dream, she offers them a brief description of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the sacred vault she guards, including the fact that it houses a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}).", - "To locate the treasury, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructs the party to travel to the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} and seek out {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who unknowingly holds one of the two keys they will need.", + "At a moment of your choice after the characters advance to 7th level, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} will contact the characters through their dreams in order to assist them in locating the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. Through the dream, she offers them a brief description of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the sacred vault she guards, including the fact that it houses a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}\u2014the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}).", + "To locate the treasury, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} instructs the party to travel to the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} and seek out {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, who unknowingly holds one of the two keys they will need.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -24798,11 +25337,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 263, "entries": [ - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} seeks out the characters, hoping to gain their aid in locating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. She learned of the Aru's survival by studying the ancient hieroglyphics hidden in the submerged depths of the Temple of Aku'Tal (see {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}).", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} seeks out the characters, hoping to gain their aid in locating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. She learned of the Aru's survival by studying the ancient hieroglyphics hidden in the submerged depths of the Temple of Aku'Tal (see {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3}).", "According to the hieroglyphics, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} welcomed many pilgrims during the time of Anubia, as she was the guardian to a vault of riches and wonders. The goddess granted entrance into this sacred vault only to those with the virtue to deserve it or those courageous enough to pass her tests. Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has no insight into the nature of these tests or where one must go to face them. What she does know is that the test requires finding two golden scarabshaped trinkets. Her latest investigation has also revealed that the Black Company, a ruthless band of desert bandits infamous for their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}, is actively searching for them.", "At a time of your choosing during {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} approaches the characters to request a partnership of mutual interest to uncover more about {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the legendary treasury she guards. At this moment, she confides in them her goals and ambitions, her growing concern that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has fallen victim to the Wasteland's corruption, and her hope that the goddess can assist in this matter.", - "Unfortunately, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance, the characters will be blind as to how to proceed. They will have to visit the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} after they have reached 7th level, and subsequently help the settlement find {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, in order to advance this storyline. Thankfully, the Oasis is a frequent stop for travelers in the Wasteland, making it a likely destination for the party.", + "Unfortunately, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s guidance, the characters will be blind as to how to proceed. They will have to visit the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} after they have reached 7th level, and subsequently help the settlement find {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, in order to advance this storyline. Thankfully, the Oasis is a frequent stop for travelers in the Wasteland, making it a likely destination for the party.", "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} does not join the characters as they work to help the settlement of Zarai and rescue {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}. However, as soon as they acquire the first piece of the Scarab Key, she reunites with the group and travels alongside them for the remainder of the chapter." ] } @@ -24811,8 +25351,9 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Finding the Left-Side Scarab", + "page": 263, "entries": [ - "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} and retired member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, holds the left half of the Golden Scarab. He resides at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, a well-known landmark in the Wasteland. Recently, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} left the Oasis to investigate peculiar changes in animal behavior in the area and has yet to return. The people of Zarai are not yet alarmed, as {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} often takes long excursions into the desert.", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Druid|XMM} and retired member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, holds the left half of the Golden Scarab. He resides at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, a well-known landmark in the Wasteland. Recently, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} left the Oasis to investigate peculiar changes in animal behavior in the area and has yet to return. The people of Zarai are not yet alarmed, as {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} often takes long excursions into the desert.", "Unbeknownst to them, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} discovered the source of the strange animal behavior: a {@creature Dryad|XMM} named {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has been using her magic to lure wild beasts to her grove. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} found the grove after tracking the animals, only to fall under her spell. Enthralled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has remained by her side.", "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} has long known that blood has the power to cleanse the sands of the Wasteland and has relied on animal sacrifices to purify her grove. Now with the assistance of an unwilling {@creature Druid|XMM}, whose knowledge of the Wasteland's fauna has proven invaluable, she has learned of the {@creature Peryton|XMM}'s unique ability to extract the still-beating hearts of their prey. Through horrific experimentation, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} discovered that still-beating humanoid hearts purify the land far more effectively than animal blood ever could.", "This revelation led to an alliance between {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. In exchange for allowing them to feast on the animals in her care, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} bring {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} the humanoid hearts she requires. And now, compelled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s magic, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} unwittingly revealed the location of Zarai\u2014a defenseless settlement ripe for attack\u2014giving the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} a new target for their gruesome harvest.", @@ -24826,7 +25367,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Read up on Perytons", "entries": [ - "Before running this section, consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry in {@adventure Chapter 2|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}, to familiarize yourself with how these creatures steal hearts and what befalls those who fall victim to them." + "Before running this section, consult the {@creature Peryton|XMM} entry in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom|2|Ecology of the Wastes}, to familiarize yourself with how these creatures steal hearts and what befalls those who fall victim to them." ] } ] @@ -24843,8 +25384,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis of Zarai", + "page": 264, "entries": [ - "The settlement is described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}.", + "The settlement is described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}.", "When the characters reach Zarai, they find the town in a state of chaos as the locals prepare to flee the Oasis. News of an advancing Anubian army has filled them with fear, prompting a collective decision to march west. Amidst the flurry of activity, the townsfolk are packing crates, repairing sleds for the journey, and arguing over where to go once they leave the Wasteland. However, one unresolved concern lingers: {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, the town's {@creature Druid|XMM}, has yet to return from his recent journey, and the villagers are hesitant to leave without him.", "If the characters ask about {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli}'s whereabouts, they are told, \"{@i He went to investigate why the animals have been acting so strangely. All these herds migrating south\u2014he said it didn't make sense. There's nothing down south! What, are they climbing the Blackstone Gorge? It's ridiculous! But now it's been a week, and we have to leave. Where could he be!?}\"", { @@ -24896,6 +25438,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Attack on Zarai", + "page": 264, "entries": [ "At any moment of your choice while the party is staying in Zarai, the Oasis comes under attack by a massive flock of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}. The winged monstrosities swoop down and target any humanoid they can see. Some savagely slash their victims, while others pin them in place, violently pecking at their chests. Those who die\u2014or are held too long\u2014have their hearts magically ripped from their bodies, which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} carry off in their talons as grisly trophies.", "Panic consumes the settlement as citizens flee in all directions. Knowing they can do little once the citizens have taken shelter indoors, the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} keep their attack brief, lasting only up to 5 minutes. After collecting whatever hearts they are able to claim, the creatures retreat, disappearing into the skies flying south (they fly to Ashae's Grove).", @@ -24926,6 +25469,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", + "page": 264, "entries": [ "The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} claim {@dice 3d6} hearts from Zarai's populace and {@dice 2d6} of the victims will die in the process. If the characters intervened to fight some of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, these results are reduced by half. Those who survive despite losing their hearts are swiftly taken to the tavern and given first aid.", { @@ -24978,6 +25522,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "A Bandit's Gambit", + "page": 265, "entries": [ "Unbeknownst to the characters, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom|Sharkface} were also victims of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton} attack and had their hearts stolen. Their companions discreetly carried them to the abandoned house they are staying under and nursed them back to health in secret. As they hear rumors about the fate of the heartless, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} grow uneasy. Then, when they realize the characters may go searching for the stolen hearts, they quickly decide their next move.", "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} approaches the characters as they prepare to leave Zarai and offers his help in recovering the stolen hearts. He presents himself as an expert tracker and skilled fighter, adding that he has his own horse and supplies, so he won't be a burden. If questioned about his motives, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} admits that one of his friends fell victim to the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, and he wants to do what he can to help them.", @@ -25013,15 +25558,16 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Tracking the Perytons", + "page": 266, "entries": [ - "As the party searches for the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, the first Interesting Find you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced by a {@adventure Desert Herd|SoD|6|Desert Herd} encounter. These herds are migrating south, moving towards Ashae's Grove, and the characters can opt to follow them if they choose.", - "If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is with the party and they let him track the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton}'s scent, the first Creature Encounter you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced with a {@adventure Peryton|SoD|6|Peryton} encounter. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are planting stillbeating hearts into the sand in order to create fertile patches of land within the Wasteland (see 'Patches of Fertile Land' below). They will flee to Ashae's Grove if injured.", - "Whether the party follows the migrating herds, tracks the movements of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or simply travel south following the newly grown patches of vegetation, their path will lead them closer to Ashae's Grove. Its exact location is marked on the {@adventure small map|SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}. As they draw nearer to this location, the desolate landscape begins to transform\u2014 sparse, dried shrubs emerge on the hills, soon giving way to clusters of grass and the occasional towering pine.", + "As the party searches for the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, the first Interesting Find you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced by a {@adventure Desert Herd|SandsOfDoom|6|Desert Herd} encounter. These herds are migrating south, moving towards Ashae's Grove, and the characters can opt to follow them if they choose.", + "If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is with the party and they let him track the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Peryton}'s scent, the first Creature Encounter you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced with a {@adventure Peryton|SandsOfDoom|6|Peryton} encounter. The {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} are planting stillbeating hearts into the sand in order to create fertile patches of land within the Wasteland (see 'Patches of Fertile Land' below). They will flee to Ashae's Grove if injured.", + "Whether the party follows the migrating herds, tracks the movements of the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons}, or simply travel south following the newly grown patches of vegetation, their path will lead them closer to Ashae's Grove. Its exact location is marked on the {@adventure small map|SandsOfDoom|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}. As they draw nearer to this location, the desolate landscape begins to transform\u2014 sparse, dried shrubs emerge on the hills, soon giving way to clusters of grass and the occasional towering pine.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Patches of Fertile Land", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} instructs the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to plant the still-beating hearts they collect in remote locations miles from her grove. This process purges the Rust from the cursed sand and allows plant life to thrive (see {@adventure Red Sand|SoD|2|Red Sand}).", + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} instructs the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} to plant the still-beating hearts they collect in remote locations miles from her grove. This process purges the Rust from the cursed sand and allows plant life to thrive (see {@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom|2|Red Sand}).", "Characters who investigate these patches of vegetation and succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check recognize the unnatural origin of the plants, noting that their growth is impossible in such barren terrain without water. Digging lightly beneath the plants uncovers sand saturated with blood, and with further excavation, a still-beating heart inside an amniotic sac can be found. Safely extracting the sac requires a successful {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Medicine}) check, but doing so dooms the nearby plant life to wither and perish. On a failure, the heart is extracted but the sac ruptures.", { "type": "entries", @@ -25037,8 +25583,9 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Approaching the Grove", + "page": 266, "entries": [ - "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove is {@b 12 miles} away from Zarai, which requires {@b 6 hours} of travel at a fast pace\u2014provided one knows exactly where it is. For its location, see the {@adventure map |SoD|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}.", + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove is {@b 12 miles} away from Zarai, which requires {@b 6 hours} of travel at a fast pace\u2014provided one knows exactly where it is. For its location, see the {@adventure map |SandsOfDoom|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}.", "The closer the party gets to the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s grove, the more vegetation they notice scattered across the arid terrain. The area is dominated by rugged hills and deep canyons, forcing the characters to traverse winding valleys.", "Once the party is within a {@b 6 miles} of the grove, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s animal spies alert her to their approach. Then, concerned that they might thwart her efforts to cleanse the Wasteland, she sends several of her enthralled beasts to eliminate them.", { @@ -25093,6 +25640,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "page": 267, "entries": [ "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood.", "As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the {@creature Dryad|XMM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", @@ -25133,6 +25681,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ashae's Grove", + "page": 267, "entries": [ "Once the characters are within {@b 4 miles} of Ashae's Grove (or two hexes on the map), they may attempt a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to locate the grove. The check gains a +5 bonus if {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} is aiding them. A successful check allows them to find the grove's entrance in {@dice 1d4 + 1} hours. On a failure, it takes {@dice 4d6} hours to locate it.", "Ashae's Grove lies underground, beneath the remnants of a collapsed Anubian ruin. The entrance to the ruin is tucked away in a narrow valley. Refer to the 'Ashae's Grove' map below.", @@ -25143,7 +25692,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Oasis", "entries": [ - "Ashae's Grove, along with all areas within a 2-mile radius (one hexagon on the map), functions as an Oasis (see {@adventure Oasis|SoD|2|Oasis})." + "Ashae's Grove, along with all areas within a 2-mile radius (one hexagon on the map), functions as an Oasis (see {@adventure Oasis|SandsOfDoom|2|Oasis})." ] } ] @@ -25240,13 +25789,13 @@ ] }, "Beyond the rubble lies the collapsed tomb of a thousand Anubian soldiers, their bodies crushed by the cave-in beyond the Ankh's ability to heal. Excavating the ruins would take months, but the characters could sell its location to a guild in Al'Kirat for up to 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}.", - "A wide hole in the chamber floor provides access to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, located in {@adventure area 5|SoD|10|5. Hidden Oasis}. Through the opening, characters can spot green grass, a few trees, and tiny critters darting about.", + "A wide hole in the chamber floor provides access to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s sanctuary, located in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom|10|5. Hidden Oasis}. Through the opening, characters can spot green grass, a few trees, and tiny critters darting about.", "The sanctuary in area 5 is 20 feet down. As such, the characters might have to tie up a rope or two onto the rocks in this area if they wish to descend safely.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Burning the Grove", "entries": [ - "If the characters use the upper landing to cast fire spells or otherwise ignite flames aimed at the grove below, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} immediately recognizes the danger to her domain. She pleads desperately for mercy and offers her immediate surrender. If her pleas are ignored, the flames consume the grove. While the beasts are able to escape through the giant burrow in {@adventure area 6|SoD|10|6. Giant Burrow}, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} perishes as her bonded tree (marked with a 'T') is destroyed." + "If the characters use the upper landing to cast fire spells or otherwise ignite flames aimed at the grove below, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} immediately recognizes the danger to her domain. She pleads desperately for mercy and offers her immediate surrender. If her pleas are ignored, the flames consume the grove. While the beasts are able to escape through the giant burrow in {@adventure area 6|SandsOfDoom|10|6. Giant Burrow}, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad} perishes as her bonded tree (marked with a 'T') is destroyed." ] } ] @@ -25339,7 +25888,8 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Developments", + "name": "Developments ", + "page": 269, "entries": [ "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}'s defeat severs her bond with the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. As a result, the monstrosities no longer attack Zarai or any travelers passing through the area. If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} is killed, the grove's relative abundance continues to attract peaceful animals from across the Wasteland until an influx of starving predators inevitably displaces them. These predators then remain locked in a perpetual conflict against the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} that prey upon them.", { @@ -25437,9 +25987,9 @@ "type": "item", "entries": [ "By the time the party reaches Ashae's Grove, it is possible {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John}'s resolve has started to crumble as a result of lacking a heart, causing him to start contemplating the idea of suicide. If so, he first pursues a peaceful solution, requesting any heart unearthed along the way or one of the five preserved in the amniotic sac within the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Dryad}'s Bonded Tree. If refused, he attempts to steal a heart unnoticed. Should all else fail, he draws his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}, threatening violence and attacking the characters if his demands are not met.", - "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} obtains a heart, his Change of Heart (see '{@adventure Change of Heart|SoD|10|Change of Heart}') unfolds during the return journey to Zarai. By the time they arrive, he has abandoned his plans to betray the party and murder {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} for the Scarab Key. Instead, he chooses to leave the Black Company and confide what he knows of their plans to the party.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} obtains a heart, his Change of Heart (see '{@adventure Change of Heart|SandsOfDoom|10|Change of Heart}') unfolds during the return journey to Zarai. By the time they arrive, he has abandoned his plans to betray the party and murder {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} for the Scarab Key. Instead, he chooses to leave the Black Company and confide what he knows of their plans to the party.", "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} dies or does not experience a Change of Heart, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} will try to rob {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} of the Scarab Key after they return. Believing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} to have the key, they raid his home at night, killing him and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom} in cold blood. The attack wakes the townsfolk, startled by the explosive crack of {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom|Kyle}'s {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom}. If they suspect the party holds the key, they similarly strike the group on their first night back in Zarai.", - "If they are able to collect the Scarab Key, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} flee on horseback to their hideout in the Eastspire Mountains (see '{@adventure Bandit Hideout (Oasis)|SoD|10|Bandit Hideout (Oasis)}')." + "If they are able to collect the Scarab Key, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} flee on horseback to their hideout in the Eastspire Mountains (see '{@adventure Bandit Hideout (Oasis)|SandsOfDoom|10|Bandit Hideout (Oasis)}')." ] }, { @@ -25461,9 +26011,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Lunar Shrine", + "page": 271, "entries": [ "The Lunar Shrine crowns the summit of the southernmost peak in the Eastspire Mountains, perched on a plateau that offers a sweeping view of the distant Center Spire. Scattered across the plateau are the ruins of a grand open-air temple, featuring broken minarets, crumbled gazebos, and eroded statues of bare-chested women with lioness heads.", - "The existence of this shrine is revealed only through the Scarab Key, whose halves each bear a map engraved on their back, which leads directly to this sacred site. The map is simple and easy to understand: it points to the tallest peak in the Eastspire Mountains, a distinct and recognizable landmark. Upon arriving, a pilgrim would be expected to read the shrine's runestone and inspect the nearby moondial to proceed with their quest (see'{@adventure Runestone|SoD|10|Runestone}).", + "The existence of this shrine is revealed only through the Scarab Key, whose halves each bear a map engraved on their back, which leads directly to this sacred site. The map is simple and easy to understand: it points to the tallest peak in the Eastspire Mountains, a distinct and recognizable landmark. Upon arriving, a pilgrim would be expected to read the shrine's runestone and inspect the nearby moondial to proceed with their quest (see'{@adventure Runestone|SandsOfDoom|10|Runestone}).", { "type": "image", "href": { @@ -25474,6 +26025,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "page": 271, "entries": [ "Climbing to the summit of the Eastspire Mountains, which rises nearly 5,000 feet, and reaching the Lunar Shrine, takes {@b 3 full days}. The journey can start from any location at the base of the mountain (any adjacent hex on the map).", "The group must complete skill challenges each day to successfully climb the mountain.", @@ -25493,15 +26045,15 @@ "name": "Modifying Random Encounters", "entries": [ "As the party climbs, continue rolling for random encounters using the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table as normal.", - "If a {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled, replace it with a {@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}, a phenomenon created by salt crystals being swept here from the Fanged Mountains by the strong mountain winds.", - "If a Creature Encounter is rolled, roll an additional {@dice d6}. On a 1, 2, or 3, the encounter proceeds as normal. On a 4, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is also present, hunting whatever has attacked the party. On a 5, the creatures rolled are all {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by a group of {@dice 2d4} {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, which now feast on their stony remains. On a 6, the creatures rolled have somehow slain a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and, if they would be inclined to, are feasting on its corpse." + "If a {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled, replace it with a {@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|6|Sandstorms}, a phenomenon created by salt crystals being swept here from the Fanged Mountains by the strong mountain winds.", + "If a Creature Encounter is rolled, roll an additional {@dice d6}. On a 1, 2, or 3, the encounter proceeds as normal. On a 4, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) is also present, hunting whatever has attacked the party. On a 5, the creatures rolled are all {@condition Petrified|XPHB} by a group of {@dice 2d4} {@creature Basilisk|XMM|Basilisks}, which now feast on their stony remains. On a 6, the creatures rolled have somehow slain a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and, if they would be inclined to, are feasting on its corpse." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Flying in the Mountain", "entries": [ - "The skies above the Eastspire Mountains are perilous, as Fang Dragons relentlessly pursue anything that dares to fly within their domain. Any creature that takes flight within the mountain range attracts {@dice 1d4 - 1} (minimum of 1) hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) in search of prey.", + "The skies above the Eastspire Mountains are perilous, as Fang Dragons relentlessly pursue anything that dares to fly within their domain. Any creature that takes flight within the mountain range attracts {@dice 1d4 - 1} (minimum of 1) hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) in search of prey.", "Fang Dragons hunt purely to satiate their hunger. Once they've slain a single creature, they retreat with their prize back to their lairs. Fang Dragons are not accustomed to prey capable of resisting and will retreat if their {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} drop to half or below." ] }, @@ -25528,9 +26080,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Pinnacle Roost (Oasis)", + "page": 271, "entries": [ "As the characters reach the summit and discover the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a powerful creature that stands in their way. The creature is determined by the Path of Fate the party follows, as detailed later in this section.", - "If the characters have already slain the creature fated to appear here, then they instead encounter an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) at the summit. The dragon has made its nest from salt crystals collected from the Fanged Mountains, inside of which lays a single Medium-sized egg. Fang dragon eggs are gray, irregularly shaped, and covered with jagged spikes protruding the shell. The egg is roughly the size of an adult human and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If safely delivered to Al'Kirat, the egg could fetch up to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the Grand Bazaar or upwards of 15,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the exclusive Enchanted Gala (refer to {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SoD|8}).", + "If the characters have already slain the creature fated to appear here, then they instead encounter an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) at the summit. The dragon has made its nest from salt crystals collected from the Fanged Mountains, inside of which lays a single Medium-sized egg. Fang dragon eggs are gray, irregularly shaped, and covered with jagged spikes protruding the shell. The egg is roughly the size of an adult human and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If safely delivered to Al'Kirat, the egg could fetch up to 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the Grand Bazaar or upwards of 15,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} at the exclusive Enchanted Gala (refer to {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8}).", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -25574,7 +26127,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Devotion]", "entries": [ - "The shrine appears deserted, its previous occupant\u2014a now charred and lifeless {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}\u2014long since been slain via grimfire (its egg remains intact). Moments after the characters arrive, a dragon's roar reverberates through the skies. This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who has been anticipating the arrival of the characters. She lands with a thunderous crash atop a statue, reducing it to rubble.", + "The shrine appears deserted, its previous occupant\u2014a now charred and lifeless {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom}\u2014long since been slain via grimfire (its egg remains intact). Moments after the characters arrive, a dragon's roar reverberates through the skies. This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), who has been anticipating the arrival of the characters. She lands with a thunderous crash atop a statue, reducing it to rubble.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Demand for the Key", @@ -25594,7 +26147,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", "entries": [ - "If the characters choose to relinquish their half of the Scarab Key, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes to the skies, flying off to meet with {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who awaits in a distant forward camp hidden among the dunes. The remaining {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} do so as well by withdrawing down the mountain. Though the characters are spared, they are now left with the task of finding a way into the Roaming Treasury without a Scarab Key. If so, refer to {@adventure Using No Guidance|SoD|10|Traversing the Storm}.", + "If the characters choose to relinquish their half of the Scarab Key, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} takes to the skies, flying off to meet with {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}, who awaits in a distant forward camp hidden among the dunes. The remaining {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} do so as well by withdrawing down the mountain. Though the characters are spared, they are now left with the task of finding a way into the Roaming Treasury without a Scarab Key. If so, refer to {@adventure Using No Guidance|SandsOfDoom|10|Traversing the Storm}.", "If the characters opt to confront {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and the Black Company instead, refer to 'Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon' below." ] } @@ -25605,7 +26158,7 @@ "name": "Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon", "entries": [ "The members of the Black Company present here use the statistics of {@creature Bandit Captain|XMM|Bandit Captains}. Their numbers match the party size minus one. In addition, the group is led by {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom}, a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} itching for any excuse to murder the characters. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} attacks the characters with the desperation of one who has nothing to lose and fights to the death. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom} saves the use of his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} until the very last moment he can, hoping to save the one shot he has.", - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the threat posed by the party, armed as they are with multiple {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and approaches the battle with extreme caution. She exploits her aerial mobility to avoid melee fighters, swooping down only to attack isolated characters before soaring back into the skies. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} retreats when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half, even if it means leaving the rest of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to their fate.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} recognizes the threat posed by the party, armed as they are with multiple {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, and approaches the battle with extreme caution. She exploits her aerial mobility to avoid melee fighters, swooping down only to attack isolated characters before soaring back into the skies. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} retreats when her {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} fall below half, even if it means leaving the rest of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to their fate.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", @@ -25637,8 +26190,8 @@ "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]", "entries": [ "Having glimpsed the futures where the characters reach this point, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} knows that words alone will no longer sway them away from the Path of [Erudition]. Determined to stop them, she bares her fangs and calls on {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} to stand by her side, intending to use force to make the characters abandon their pursuit of the Roaming Treasury. At this stage, nothing the characters say can prevent the confrontation that follows.", - "When the characters arrive at the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a dead {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} waiting for them beside the carcass, ready for battle (the egg is still intact). Both their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.", - "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) is fated to join the characters in the fight against {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}. If she is not present when the party reaches the summit, she fatefully makes her appearance on the second round of combat.", + "When the characters arrive at the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a dead {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} waiting for them beside the carcass, ready for battle (the egg is still intact). Both their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) is fated to join the characters in the fight against {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}. If she is not present when the party reaches the summit, she fatefully makes her appearance on the second round of combat.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Tactics", @@ -25659,7 +26212,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Loot", "entries": [ - "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is armed with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}. His combat gear includes a {@item +1 Breastplate|XDMG|Breastplate +1}, a {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG}, a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} (5 charges), and two {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG|Potions of Superior Healing}." + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} is armed with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}. His combat gear includes a {@item +1 Breastplate|XDMG|Breastplate +1}, a {@item Helm of Teleportation|XDMG}, a {@item Scarab of Protection|XDMG} (5 charges), and two {@item Potion of Superior Healing|XDMG|Potions of Superior Healing}." ] } ] @@ -25669,6 +26222,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Runestone", + "page": 273, "entries": [ "At the edge of the cliff, a massive rectangular runestone rises, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. Though weathered and fractured, the hieroglyphics carved into the ancient stone remain clear and legible.", "Characters that can read the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language can understand the script. It says:", @@ -25684,7 +26238,7 @@ "name": "Moondial of the Treasury", "entries": [ "A staircase leads below the runestone, where a massive moondial, a contraption designed to reveal the location of the Roaming Treasury, tracks the Never-Ending Storm like a compass by using the phases of the moon. To see the moondial, refer to the 'Treasury Compass' map below.", - "The Never-Ending Storm moves in accordance with the lunar cycle. To determine its current location, you must first identify the current phase of the moon. Refer to your timekeeping of {@i Sands of Doom} to determine the current day, then consult {@adventure Appendix A|SoD|12} for details on the moon's phases.", + "The Never-Ending Storm moves in accordance with the lunar cycle. To determine its current location, you must first identify the current phase of the moon. Refer to your timekeeping of {@i Sands of Doom} to determine the current day, then consult {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom|12} for details on the moon's phases.", "In general, the location of the Never-Ending Storm can be summarized as follows. {@b First Quarter:} South of Center Spire. {@b Full Moon:} East of Center Spire. {@b Third Quarter:} North of Center Spire. {@b New Moon:} West of Center Spire.", { "type": "entries", @@ -25735,14 +26289,16 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "The Right-Side Scarab", + "page": 274, "entries": [ "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} holds the right half of the Scarab Key. Already in possession of the information contained within the Runestone, he is currently trailing the Never-Ending Storm alongside several other {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, waiting for the rest of his gang to recover the missing half of the Scarab Key.", - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} will continue to trail the Never-Ending Storm until either {@b Day 49}, he completes the Scarab Key, or the characters approach the storm themselves. In the latter case, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} receives a warning that the party approaches\u2014 whether from {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, or one of his scouts. In any of the aforementioned events, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} immediately drives his gang towards the storm in an attempt to reach the Treasury. See the {@adventure Black Company Riders|SoD|10|Sekhmet's Storm} section for a comprehensive breakdown of their numbers and statistics." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} will continue to trail the Never-Ending Storm until either {@b Day 49}, he completes the Scarab Key, or the characters approach the storm themselves. In the latter case, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} receives a warning that the party approaches\u2014 whether from {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}, or one of his scouts. In any of the aforementioned events, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} immediately drives his gang towards the storm in an attempt to reach the Treasury. See the {@adventure Black Company Riders|SandsOfDoom|10|Sekhmet's Storm} section for a comprehensive breakdown of their numbers and statistics." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Completing the Scarab Key", + "page": 274, "entries": [ "The party must now locate the missing half of the Scarab Key, unite the pieces, and use it to find the Roaming Treasury within the Never-Ending Storm.", { @@ -25787,6 +26343,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Sekhmet's Storm", + "page": 274, "entries": [ "The Never-Ending Storm is large enough to completely cover the horizon. It covers a 2-mile radius, towers 3,000 feet into the sky, and creeps forward at a pace of 6 miles per day (equivalent to roughly 1,500 feet per hour or 5 feet per round). The storm is visible from 10 miles away, or 5 hexes on the map.", "At the heart of the Never-Ending Storm, 2 miles deep from the outside, lies the Eye of the Storm, where both {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and the Roaming Treasury await.", @@ -25860,7 +26417,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Black Company Riders", "entries": [ - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named Blackjack with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom} with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -25883,6 +26440,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Traversing the Storm", + "page": 276, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -25901,7 +26459,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Tracking the Black Company", "entries": [ - "Using the half-piece of the Scarab Key as a compass, it takes the party {@dice 2d4} minutes to track down the Black Company convoy (see {@adventure Encounter: The Black Company|SoD|10|Encounter: The Black Company})." + "Using the half-piece of the Scarab Key as a compass, it takes the party {@dice 2d4} minutes to track down the Black Company convoy (see {@adventure Encounter: The Black Company|SandsOfDoom|10|Encounter: The Black Company})." ] }, { @@ -25925,6 +26483,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: The Black Company", + "page": 276, "entries": [ "This event takes place if the Black Company entered the Never-Ending Storm shortly before the characters, and the half-piece of the Scarab Key guides the party to them.", "The sandstorm has left the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} disoriented and wounded, their skin lashed raw by the flaying grit. Several horses have already fallen to the storm, and those that remain are nearly blind from it. Moving as a large convoy, they follow {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} at the front as he struggles to guide them toward the Eye of the Storm. Determined to reach the Treasury before the party and unwilling to risk a confrontation against them in these conditions, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} deliberately ignores the pull of his half of the Scarab Key.", @@ -26016,6 +26575,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bandits Developments", + "page": 277, "entries": [ "What happens to the Black Company depends on two factors: whether they possessed the completed Scarab Key and when the characters arrive to confront them.", { @@ -26027,7 +26587,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", "entries": [ - "If the characters reach the storm before or at the same time as the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} enter the Roaming Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the party does, offering several {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to the goddess as tribute. Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} (if still alive) and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive. The characters encounter them as they try to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + "If the characters reach the storm before or at the same time as the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} enter the Roaming Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the party does, offering several {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols} to the goddess as tribute. Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} (if still alive) and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} survive. The characters encounter them as they try to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!})." ] }, { @@ -26049,7 +26609,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", "entries": [ - "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." + "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." ] }, { @@ -26068,6 +26628,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Eye of the Storm", + "page": 277, "entries": [ "The eye of the storm is a pocket of air, 200 feet wide and 50 feet in height, found at the center of the sandstorm. The dome is made of high speed winds which magically keeps the sandstorm away. Grit and sand still storm about the area, but not with enough density to produce any of the detrimental effects of a sandstorm.", "When the party arrives, read the following aloud:", @@ -26089,7 +26650,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Scarab Key", "entries": [ - "If the Scarab Key guided the characters here, it embeds itself into {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead upon their arrival. If so, the key will be released once the characters have entered and exited the Roaming Treasury, as outlined in the {@adventure Golden Scarab|SoD|10|Leaving the Treasury} section at the end of the chapter." + "If the Scarab Key guided the characters here, it embeds itself into {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s forehead upon their arrival. If so, the key will be released once the characters have entered and exited the Roaming Treasury, as outlined in the {@adventure Golden Scarab|SandsOfDoom|10|Leaving the Treasury} section at the end of the chapter." ] } ] @@ -26099,6 +26660,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "page": 278, "entries": [ "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", "Though {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats.", @@ -26138,14 +26700,14 @@ "entries": [ "The throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} functions as a gateway to the wondrous demiplane containing the Roaming Treasury. This portal is perpetually open and requires no effort from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to maintain it. While she cannot close or dispel the portal, she can shut her mouth to block access to it. As such, a bold creature\u2014that may have otherwise not been granted passage\u2014could attempt to sneak in or force their way through {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s jaws to reach the portal.", "When granting a creature or group access to the treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} lowers her face to the ground and opens her jaws wide, providing a clear path to the portal in her throat.", - "For details on convincing the goddess to allow entry to the Roaming Treasury, see {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} further ahead." + "For details on convincing the goddess to allow entry to the Roaming Treasury, see {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} further ahead." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Death of Sekhmet", "entries": [ - "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, divine energy bursts from within her in a blinding flash of light, which calcifies her body into stone. The Never-Ending Storm then transforms into a nonmagical sandstorm that disperses within {@dice 1d4} hours. In this case, creatures have only 1 hour to enter the Treasury, collect their bounty, and leave before both the demiplane and the portal leading to it are destroyed for the next 100 years (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}).", + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, divine energy bursts from within her in a blinding flash of light, which calcifies her body into stone. The Never-Ending Storm then transforms into a nonmagical sandstorm that disperses within {@dice 1d4} hours. In this case, creatures have only 1 hour to enter the Treasury, collect their bounty, and leave before both the demiplane and the portal leading to it are destroyed for the next 100 years (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Immortal Divinity", @@ -26157,8 +26719,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Killing an Aru", "entries": [ - "To truly end her existence, one would have to wield a legendary artifact capable of doing the deed\u2014such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} carries.", - "When the avatar of an Aru like {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is slain beyond return, the earth convulses for a thousand miles in every direction. A heavy, primal dread then grips the land, lingering like a breath held too long for a few hours before it inevitably fades. Then for three days, black clouds smother the sky, casting thunder and rain across the region in divine mourning. And across that same storm-touched expanse, also within a thousand miles from the site of her death, every creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instinctively feels the Aru's death and knows the exact location where it occurred.", + "To truly end her existence, one would have to wield a legendary artifact capable of doing the deed\u2014such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}) that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} carries.", + "When the avatar of an Aru like {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is slain beyond return, the earth convulses for a thousand miles in every direction. A heavy, primal dread then grips the land, lingering like a breath held too long for a few hours before it inevitably fades. Then for three days, black clouds smother the sky, casting thunder and rain across the region in divine mourning. And across that same storm-touched expanse, also within a thousand miles from the site of her death, every creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} instinctively feels the Aru's death and knows the exact location where it occurred.", "Within {@dice 1d4} days of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s demise, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at the site, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers, to mourn the fallen goddess." ] } @@ -26176,6 +26738,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bartering with Sekhmet", + "page": 279, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -26212,8 +26775,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Rules", "entries": [ - "Each character that enters the Treasury by merit may take any treasure from the vault, but only if it fulfills the specific need they declared to the goddess upon entry. They must take {@b precisely} what they require\u2014nothing more, nothing less. If even just one character takes anything beyond their stated need, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will collapse the Treasury (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter).", - "Characters who were uncertain about what they sought, or refused to state their desire, are limited to taking only the Fabled Treasure assigned to them (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} further ahead). {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} considers these treasures to have found the characters, which satisfies her conditions." + "Each character that enters the Treasury by merit may take any treasure from the vault, but only if it fulfills the specific need they declared to the goddess upon entry. They must take {@b precisely} what they require\u2014nothing more, nothing less. If even just one character takes anything beyond their stated need, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} will collapse the Treasury (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter).", + "Characters who were uncertain about what they sought, or refused to state their desire, are limited to taking only the Fabled Treasure assigned to them (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom|10|Fabled Treasures} further ahead). {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} considers these treasures to have found the characters, which satisfies her conditions." ] }, { @@ -26274,8 +26837,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Entrance through Purity", "entries": [ - "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} administers the Test of Purity (see below) only to those who explicitly state they seek either the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} or a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from the Treasury.", - "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has long been the devoted steward of a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. But since the Cataclysm, her form has begun to deteriorate. Realizing her time is limited, the goddess is preparing to pass on the relic to a worthy successor before her existence fades entirely. However, to inherit the relic, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} requires someone she deems 'pure of heart.'", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} administers the Test of Purity (see below) only to those who explicitly state they seek either the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} or a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} from the Treasury.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has long been the devoted steward of a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. But since the Cataclysm, her form has begun to deteriorate. Realizing her time is limited, the goddess is preparing to pass on the relic to a worthy successor before her existence fades entirely. However, to inherit the relic, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} requires someone she deems 'pure of heart.'", "Her criteria are defined by the following tenets:", { "type": "list", @@ -26350,16 +26913,18 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)", + "page": 281, "entries": [ "The treasury resides within a special demiplane that links to thousands of worlds scattered throughout the multiverse. Each world has its own Sekhmet as its gatekeeper, each who offers trials unique to the world it inhabits. Designed to serve countless realms, the Roaming Treasury extends far beyond the setting where {@i Sands of Doom} is set and can seamlessly link to any other setting of your choosing. Its limitless vaults house millions of treasures, collected from the farthest reaches of the universe and an infinite array of worlds.", "When a creature enters the Roaming Treasury, they are placed in a version of the demiplane crafted specifically for them, isolated in time and space. This means they cannot interact with creatures from other worlds. Visitors from other worlds appear as faint, ghostly figures, their faces and features too blurred to recognize. Actions the characters take within the treasury have no impact on its existence across the multiverse\u2014unless a treasure is taken out of the Treasury, which permanently erases it from all other versions of the demiplane. Likewise, depleting a magical effect from a magical item applies across all instances of the demiplane.", - "For a visual reference of the Treasury's interior, refer to the artwork showcased at the start of this {@adventure chapter|SoD|10}. You may show this illustration to your players at this time.", + "For a visual reference of the Treasury's interior, refer to the artwork showcased at the start of this {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom|10}. You may show this illustration to your players at this time.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Rules of the Treasury", + "page": 281, "entries": [ "The Roaming Treasury is bound by a set of immutable rules, enforced by the collective will of all the avatars of Sekhmet found throughout the multiverse. While the Sekhmet of this world likely aligns with these laws, she has no power to alter or defy them, even if she desired to.", - "Breaking even one rule of the Treasury triggers {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the version of the demiplane linked to their world, removing all unclaimed treasures within and killing those unable to escape. This consequence extends to all creatures from the violator's world, even if they played no part in the transgression. This destruction does not alter the state of the treasury in other versions across the multiverse. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} then reconstructs the demiplane for the world in question, using the collective state of the treasury as it exists in all other worlds. For more information on what happens then, see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter.", + "Breaking even one rule of the Treasury triggers {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} to collapse the version of the demiplane linked to their world, removing all unclaimed treasures within and killing those unable to escape. This consequence extends to all creatures from the violator's world, even if they played no part in the transgression. This destruction does not alter the state of the treasury in other versions across the multiverse. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} then reconstructs the demiplane for the world in question, using the collective state of the treasury as it exists in all other worlds. For more information on what happens then, see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter.", "The rules of the Roaming Treasury are described below. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} makes certain the characters are aware of them:", { "type": "list", @@ -26378,7 +26943,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Claiming Treasures", "entries": [ - "The treasures the characters are given permission to claim are dictated by the terms of their entry, as explained in the {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SoD|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} section." + "The treasures the characters are given permission to claim are dictated by the terms of their entry, as explained in the {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} section." ] }, { @@ -26395,6 +26960,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Features of the Treasury", + "page": 281, "entries": [ "The demiplane resembles a sprawling limestone cave with its ceilings and walls bristling with stalactites. Among these formations are helicites, semi-transparent crystals that jut out from the stone like jagged shards of glass. The glow of the treasures reflects across these crystals, casting dazzling patterns of light that make the cave walls shimmer as if infused with gold. A soft layer of sand, only a few inches thick, carpets the cavern floor of the whole Treasury.", "The demiplane is a sprawling repository of treasures, stacked into towering pillars and heaps across the cavern floor. Treasures placed by travelers are arranged with practical logic\u2014large statues rest firmly on the ground, objects are left upright, gems of similar colors are grouped together, and items are kept within easy reach of the pathways cutting through the Treasury. Conversely, treasures deposited by the Aru are placed at random, sometimes forming immense mounds towering up to 100 feet and other times as items placed in awkward or inaccessible locations. In some instances, the Aru have deemed immense structures, such as temples or aqueducts, worthy additions to the treasury, and these can also be found placed inside.", @@ -26404,6 +26970,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Entrance of the Treasury", + "page": 282, "entries": [ "When the characters pass through the portal in the goddess' throat, they find themselves on a spiral stone staircase. The staircase winds down 30 feet, ending at a cavernous base with a large opening in the wall that leads to the Treasury. As the characters step into the Treasury for the first time, read the following aloud:", { @@ -26419,7 +26986,7 @@ "\"{@i Explore the Roaming Treasury, pilgrims, to your hearts' content. Touch what beckons, read what fascinates, and experiment what demands. But be warned: no treasure may leave the chamber in which you find it, unless it is your intent and will to claim it. Take only what you came here to claim\u2014 nothing more, nothing less. You have 24 hours to find your worth and leave this sacred place. Ignore my warnings, and you shall never again see the light of day.}\"" ] }, - "The characters have a strict 24-hour window to explore the Roaming Treasury, and must return here to the entrance and exit through the glowing portal atop the stone stairs before their time runs out. Any violation of the rules will result in {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} collapsing the demiplane. For further details, consult {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}.", + "The characters have a strict 24-hour window to explore the Roaming Treasury, and must return here to the entrance and exit through the glowing portal atop the stone stairs before their time runs out. Any violation of the rules will result in {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} collapsing the demiplane. For further details, consult {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -26444,10 +27011,11 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Exploring the Treasury", + "page": 282, "entries": [ - "There is no map for the Roaming Treasury. Beyond the treasures and events detailed in the {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section further ahead, the journey through this place is meant to be a collaborative experience between the GM and the players. What ancient artifact might a character stumble upon? Is that a dwarvish rendition of the Mona Lisa? What strange magic might awaken from sitting on a mysterious throne? The treasury is designed to be a place of limitless potential in {@i Sands of Doom}, where anything can happen. It offers a perfect opportunity for characters to roleplay, uncover mystical secrets, reflect on their desires, and dream of the possibilities their newfound fortune could unlock.", + "There is no map for the Roaming Treasury. Beyond the treasures and events detailed in the {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom|10|Fabled Treasures} section further ahead, the journey through this place is meant to be a collaborative experience between the GM and the players. What ancient artifact might a character stumble upon? Is that a dwarvish rendition of the Mona Lisa? What strange magic might awaken from sitting on a mysterious throne? The treasury is designed to be a place of limitless potential in {@i Sands of Doom}, where anything can happen. It offers a perfect opportunity for characters to roleplay, uncover mystical secrets, reflect on their desires, and dream of the possibilities their newfound fortune could unlock.", "The GM has full discretion over how long it takes the characters to locate what they're searching for and what they experience during their exploration of the Treasury.", - "The {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SoD|10|Fabled Treasures} section ahead offers a selection of legendary objects crafted to spark wonder and inspire roleplay. When you feel like your players are itching for something interesting to happen, you can introduce a Fabled Treasure to give them something fun to investigate.", + "The {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom|10|Fabled Treasures} section ahead offers a selection of legendary objects crafted to spark wonder and inspire roleplay. When you feel like your players are itching for something interesting to happen, you can introduce a Fabled Treasure to give them something fun to investigate.", "It is recommended that the party take a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} while in the Roaming Treasury. Encounters resulting from breaking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules, as well as certain events within the Treasury, are designed for a party who holds most of their resources intact.", { "type": "entries", @@ -26491,6 +27059,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Fabled Treasures", + "page": 283, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -26510,7 +27079,7 @@ "name": "Arbitrating Loot Goblins", "entries": [ "Don't hesitate to let your characters amass as much treasure as they desire\u2014this chapter is meant to encourage exactly that! Allow your players to explore the Roaming Treasury and take what they wish, so long as they abide by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules.", - "{@i Sands of Doom} is equipped to handle characters leaving the Roaming Treasury with up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, or twice that value if their treasure is in the form of magical items, provided those items can only be sold at half value in Al'Kirat. You can use the magic item prices in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14} to estimate the value of magical items the party gathers." + "{@i Sands of Doom} is equipped to handle characters leaving the Roaming Treasury with up to 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, or twice that value if their treasure is in the form of magical items, provided those items can only be sold at half value in Al'Kirat. You can use the magic item prices in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14} to estimate the value of magical items the party gathers." ] } ] @@ -26787,13 +27356,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Magic Lamp", "entries": [ - "The treasure is a brass lamp with an elongated spout at the front and a large stopper at the top. This seemingly ordinary object is actually a powerful magical prison capable of capturing genies. An {@creature Efreeti|XMM} named {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}) is currently imprisoned inside of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "The treasure is a brass lamp with an elongated spout at the front and a large stopper at the top. This seemingly ordinary object is actually a powerful magical prison capable of capturing genies. An {@creature Efreeti|XMM} named {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}) is currently imprisoned inside of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} made to resist the effects of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever immune to being captured by it again.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Capturing a Genie", "entries": [ - "In {@i Sands of Doom}, three additional genies can be captured with the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a {@adventure terrifying monster|SoD|6|Northspire Mountains}, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}. For more details on each of the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, three additional genies can be captured with the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a {@adventure terrifying monster|SandsOfDoom|6|Northspire Mountains}, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}. For more details on each of the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}." ] }, { @@ -26816,14 +27385,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", "entries": [ - "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they find it before {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the chance to claim it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} spies on them from afar, and decides to position herself near the exit of the Treasury, lying in wait to ambush the characters and seize the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} before they can leave (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!})." + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they find it before {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has the chance to claim it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} spies on them from afar, and decides to position herself near the exit of the Treasury, lying in wait to ambush the characters and seize the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} before they can leave (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!})." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they discover the location of the lamp moments after {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already claimed it. From afar, they can see her remove the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} from her eye socket, a brilliant flash of light illuminating the chamber as she does so. She places her {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} atop a pile of coins and then picks up the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, as if trading one for the other. Having paid a comparable price, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is allowed to take the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they discover the location of the lamp moments after {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} has already claimed it. From afar, they can see her remove the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} from her eye socket, a brilliant flash of light illuminating the chamber as she does so. She places her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} atop a pile of coins and then picks up the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, as if trading one for the other. Having paid a comparable price, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is allowed to take the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}.", "The moment {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} places her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom} onto the pile of treasure, it becomes the property of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} and is subjected to the same rules that apply to all other treasures in the Treasury.", "If threatened, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is prepared to release {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} and even use a wish, if it means she is able to escape." ] @@ -26931,9 +27500,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Divine Relic: Sapphire Ring", + "page": 287, "entries": [ - "The Roaming Treasury houses the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Given enough time exploring the Treasury, the characters are certain to encounter it. After the untimely demise of its original bearer, the ring was entrusted to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, who accepted the eternal duty of safeguarding the precious relic.", - "Divine law forbids a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} from 'leaving' the material plane\u2014a rule that the treasury's magic bends but does not break. While the rest of the demiplane and its treasures are shared among many worlds, the chamber containing the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is crafted exclusively for the world where {@i Sands of Doom} unfolds. However, the magic that creates this restriction also guarantees that the relic's location cannot be hidden by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, nor can she directly smite a creature that tries to access it. Simply put, whether {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} desires it or not, the characters are able to find the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} and try to claim it.", + "The Roaming Treasury houses the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Given enough time exploring the Treasury, the characters are certain to encounter it. After the untimely demise of its original bearer, the ring was entrusted to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, who accepted the eternal duty of safeguarding the precious relic.", + "Divine law forbids a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} from 'leaving' the material plane\u2014a rule that the treasury's magic bends but does not break. While the rest of the demiplane and its treasures are shared among many worlds, the chamber containing the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is crafted exclusively for the world where {@i Sands of Doom} unfolds. However, the magic that creates this restriction also guarantees that the relic's location cannot be hidden by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, nor can she directly smite a creature that tries to access it. Simply put, whether {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} desires it or not, the characters are able to find the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} and try to claim it.", "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} resides in a vast, cavernous chamber, conspicuously barren of any other treasures, as though designed exclusively to hold the relic. A 60-foot-wide pool of lava splits the chamber from the center, dividing the entrance from the far side where the ring awaits. Beyond the lava, a landing leads to a stairway that ascends to an elevated stone pillar. Atop the pillar, a rectangular pedestal supports the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, which hovers 3 feet above its surface. Arcs of lightning crackle from the ring.", "A creature judged pure of heart by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, or one otherwise granted permission by the goddess to claim the relic, is shielded from the dangers of the chamber. Stone steps materialize for them above the lava and the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} ceases to emmit arcs of lightning when they approach.", { @@ -26957,7 +27527,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Wearing the Ring", "entries": [ - "When a creature places the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} on their finger, provided they are not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, they become immediately attuned to the ring. Once attuned, the ring ceases to emit arcs of damaging lightning." + "When a creature places the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom} on their finger, provided they are not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, they become immediately attuned to the ring. Once attuned, the ring ceases to emit arcs of damaging lightning." ] } ] @@ -26966,7 +27536,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Not Pure of Heart", "entries": [ - "If a creature unauthorized by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} touches the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, the goddess will collapse the demiplane housing the Roaming Treasury. Refer to {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SoD|10|Die, Heretics!}." + "If a creature unauthorized by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} touches the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}, the goddess will collapse the demiplane housing the Roaming Treasury. Refer to {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}." ] }, { @@ -26982,6 +27552,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of Benevolence", + "page": 287, "entries": [ "If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], they are destined to find the Rite of the Solar Throne. Otherwise, they only find it if they informed {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} of their quest for the scroll. The scroll holding the rite is found resting upon a throne, which is itself found atop a large, golden platform.", "Twelve golden steps leads to the throne, each flanked by majestic lions sculpted with emerald eyes. The seat's cushions are a deep, regal purple, the velvet embroidered with stars and constellations. The parchment is placed on the cushion and is made of paper gold and carefully bound in black silk. The hieroglyphics within are written in divine blood.", @@ -27002,7 +27573,7 @@ "An Aru must be present to read the words of power inscribed on the scroll. The recitation takes roughly one minute to complete and the ritual concludes the moment the final words are spoken.", "The Pharaoh must be within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", "The Divine Child, the Pharaoh's firstborn, must be present (and alive). They must also remain within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", - "The {@adventure Rites of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of [Benevolence]} state that five High Priests are to act as witnesses and judges, but provides no definition for what qualifies as a High Priest nor specifies that they must be of a particular species. Its only strict requirement is the presence of five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, whose Heka channels power to the rite, each of which must be wielded by a creature who willingly consents to the ritual." + "The {@adventure Rites of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of [Benevolence]} state that five High Priests are to act as witnesses and judges, but provides no definition for what qualifies as a High Priest nor specifies that they must be of a particular species. Its only strict requirement is the presence of five {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, whose Heka channels power to the rite, each of which must be wielded by a creature who willingly consents to the ritual." ] } ] @@ -27011,7 +27582,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "End of the Ritual", "entries": [ - "After the Aru finishes reciting the words of power, the wielders of the five {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are given the opportunity to object. Provided they unanimously approve of the succession, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is forcibly unattuned from the Pharaoh, rising into the air before soaring towards the Divine Child, who instantly attunes to its power. At that moment, the Divine Child ascends as the new Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire." + "After the Aru finishes reciting the words of power, the wielders of the five {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} are given the opportunity to object. Provided they unanimously approve of the succession, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} is forcibly unattuned from the Pharaoh, rising into the air before soaring towards the Divine Child, who instantly attunes to its power. At that moment, the Divine Child ascends as the new Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire." ] } ] @@ -27021,6 +27592,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Die, Heretics!", + "page": 288, "entries": [ "This event occurs if any of the characters, or any creature that entered the Treasury from their world, violates one of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}'s rules. This event also triggers one hour after {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", "With a booming roar, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} condemns the rule-breaker while a violent earthquake rumbles through the Treasury.", @@ -27061,148 +27633,148 @@ ] } ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Escaping the Treasury", - "entries": [ - "To escape once the collapse of the Treasury has begun, the characters must make their way back to the entrance and pass through the portal at the top of the spiral staircase. As the collapse reshapes the terrain, sealing old passages and revealing new ones, the route back to the entrance is different from the way they used to arrive at their current location. As a result, no matter where they are, fate assures it always takes thirty minutes for them to reach the exit.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Escape!", - "entries": [ - "As the characters flee, they must navigate collapsing terrain and eruptions of molten lava. Each character must make a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). On a failure, they take {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage and must repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. They continue making the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} until they succeed, suffering the damage again for each failed attempt.", - "Characters that might be hindered during their escape as determined by the GM (such as by carrying too much treasure), suffer a -5 penalty to their {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Encounter: One Last Trial", - "entries": [ - "By the time the characters reach the exit, the floors have nearly completely collapsed. Refer to the 'One Last Trial' battlemap below, which depicts the final chambers the characters must navigate before reaching the exit. Place the characters on 'Entrance A' and roll for initiative.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Rock Pillars", - "entries": [ - "By now, much of the ground has collapsed, leaving only small rocky platforms that creatures must jump across in order to reach the exit. Much like the rest of the floor, these platforms will also inevitably collapse.", - "Track the number of rounds that pass during this encounter. Then, at the start of each round, consult the battlemap for the number associated with each platform. If the current round number matches a platform's number, it means that the platform begins to crumble. Any creature within line of sight can see that it will soon collapse. Then, at the end of the round, the platform fully collapses onto the lava below, alongside any creature still standing on it." - ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Lava", + "name": "Escaping the Treasury", "entries": [ - "A sea of lava churns 70 feet below the platforms. Any creature that falls into the lava takes 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately, and once more at the end of each of their turns so long as they remain in the lava." + "To escape once the collapse of the Treasury has begun, the characters must make their way back to the entrance and pass through the portal at the top of the spiral staircase. As the collapse reshapes the terrain, sealing old passages and revealing new ones, the route back to the entrance is different from the way they used to arrive at their current location. As a result, no matter where they are, fate assures it always takes thirty minutes for them to reach the exit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape!", + "entries": [ + "As the characters flee, they must navigate collapsing terrain and eruptions of molten lava. Each character must make a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} (their choice). On a failure, they take {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage and must repeat the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. They continue making the {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} until they succeed, suffering the damage again for each failed attempt.", + "Characters that might be hindered during their escape as determined by the GM (such as by carrying too much treasure), suffer a -5 penalty to their {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}." + ] + } ] }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Treasure Chest", + "name": "Encounter: One Last Trial", "entries": [ - "There is a treasure chest wedged between one of the platforms and a pillar of stone (marked 'T' on the map). Since it has not fully landed on the ground, it has not yet dissolved into liquid and can still be looted.", - "The chest holds 700 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, twenty chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Fly|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Speed|XDMG}, and a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. In total, the chest and its contents weigh 70 pounds.", - "If a player character did not get a chance to roll on the Fabled Treasures table, you may choose to roll now and place the resulting treasure either inside or near the chest." - ] - }, - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, - "items": [ + "By the time the characters reach the exit, the floors have nearly completely collapsed. Refer to the 'One Last Trial' battlemap below, which depicts the final chambers the characters must navigate before reaching the exit. Place the characters on 'Entrance A' and roll for initiative.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "{@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom}", + "name": "Rock Pillars", "entries": [ - "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem}\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit ('E' on the map). Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", - "The {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem} uses the statistics of a {@creature Clay Golem|XMM}, has a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 20 feet, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + "By now, much of the ground has collapsed, leaving only small rocky platforms that creatures must jump across in order to reach the exit. Much like the rest of the floor, these platforms will also inevitably collapse.", + "Track the number of rounds that pass during this encounter. Then, at the start of each round, consult the battlemap for the number associated with each platform. If the current round number matches a platform's number, it means that the platform begins to crumble. Any creature within line of sight can see that it will soon collapse. Then, at the end of the round, the platform fully collapses onto the lava below, alongside any creature still standing on it." ] }, { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Treasure_Golem.webp" - }, - "title": "Treasure Golem" - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Additional Enemies", - "entries": [ - "Depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, and the choices they have made throughout the chapter, the party may have to deal with additional enemies (or allies) in this encounter. The options are as follows:", + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "A sea of lava churns 70 feet below the platforms. Any creature that falls into the lava takes 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately, and once more at the end of each of their turns so long as they remain in the lava." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure Chest", + "entries": [ + "There is a treasure chest wedged between one of the platforms and a pillar of stone (marked 'T' on the map). Since it has not fully landed on the ground, it has not yet dissolved into liquid and can still be looted.", + "The chest holds 700 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}, twenty chunks of amber worth 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} each, a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Fly|XPHB}, a {@item Potion of Speed|XDMG}, and a large {@item Diamond|XDMG} worth 500 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. In total, the chest and its contents weigh 70 pounds.", + "If a player character did not get a chance to roll on the Fabled Treasures table, you may choose to roll now and place the resulting treasure either inside or near the chest." + ] + }, { "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, "items": [ { - "type": "item", - "name": "Malicia with Magic Lamp [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom}", "entries": [ - "If the characters fail to locate the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in the Treasury, they find {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) having already seized it. She is now attempting to escape." + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem}\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit ('E' on the map). Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom|Golem} uses the statistics of a {@creature Clay Golem|XMM}, has a {@variantrule Climb Speed|XPHB|Climbing Speed} of 20 feet, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." ] }, { - "type": "item", - "name": "Malicia without Magic Lamp [Devotion]", - "entries": [ - "If the characters possess the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is alive, they will face her here. The dragon, unwilling to let the lamp slip from her grasp, unleashes her final effort to wrest it from the characters. She fights to the death." - ] - }, + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Treasure_Golem.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasure Golem" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, and the choices they have made throughout the chapter, the party may have to deal with additional enemies (or allies) in this encounter. The options are as follows:", { - "type": "item", - "name": "Black Company", - "entries": [ - "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the party finds him here alongside three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, each hauling a large cloth bag filled with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} looks out only for themselves, causing them to fight in a disorganized fashion. One gunslinger darts straight into a random character and attempts to rob them of their loot, another abandons his allies and bolts for the exit, and the last wastes no time betraying {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret}\u2014surrendering the moment the party surrounds him. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} himself stays calm and far from the melee, awaiting for someone else to engage the golem before making his move." + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia with Magic Lamp [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to locate the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in the Treasury, they find {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) having already seized it. She is now attempting to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia without Magic Lamp [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is alive, they will face her here. The dragon, unwilling to let the lamp slip from her grasp, unleashes her final effort to wrest it from the characters. She fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Black Company", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} is still alive, the party finds him here alongside three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, each hauling a large cloth bag filled with 2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of assorted treasure. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandit} looks out only for themselves, causing them to fight in a disorganized fashion. One gunslinger darts straight into a random character and attempts to rob them of their loot, another abandons his allies and bolts for the exit, and the last wastes no time betraying {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret}\u2014surrendering the moment the party surrounds him. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} himself stays calm and far from the melee, awaiting for someone else to engage the golem before making his move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Returns [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Several members of the Black Company have fallen under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s sway, having secretly swore allegiance to the sphinx. Their sole mission is to kill {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and escape. Until they see the dragon, they behave as typical Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}. Once they witness their target, they reveal themselves for the cultists they are and attack her. The cultists, all human, consist of two {@creature Assassin|XMM|Assassins} and two {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM|Cult Fanatics} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]. One fanatic carries a {@item Wand of Binding|XDMG}, the other a {@item Staff of Fire|XDMG}, and both have 65 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + ] + } ] }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Coiled Whisper Returns [Erudition]", - "entries": [ - "Several members of the Black Company have fallen under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s sway, having secretly swore allegiance to the sphinx. Their sole mission is to kill {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and escape. Until they see the dragon, they behave as typical Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}. Once they witness their target, they reveal themselves for the cultists they are and attack her. The cultists, all human, consist of two {@creature Assassin|XMM|Assassins} and two {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM|Cult Fanatics} [{@creature Cultist Fanatic|XMM}]. One fanatic carries a {@item Wand of Binding|XDMG}, the other a {@item Staff of Fire|XDMG}, and both have 65 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." - ] - } + "Place each group of enemies on a different entrance on the first round of combat, chosen between 'B,' 'C,' or 'D.'" ] }, - "Place each group of enemies on a different entrance on the first round of combat, chosen between 'B,' 'C,' or 'D.'" - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "More Enemies?", - "entries": [ - "This map offers more entrances than you'll likely need, to give you the freedom to adjust the encounter on the fly. For instance, if a roll on the Fabled Treasures table resulted in '{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah, the Magic Carpet},' you could have the flying carpet arrive as an unexpected ally mid-encounter. Or perhaps, if the party was split up in the Treasury, you could position them at different entrances at the start of this encounter to heighten the tension." - ] - }, - { - "type": "gallery", - "images": [ { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_DM.webp" - }, - "title": "One Last Trial (DM Version)", - "imageType": "map", - "id": "c104" + "type": "entries", + "name": "More Enemies?", + "entries": [ + "This map offers more entrances than you'll likely need, to give you the freedom to adjust the encounter on the fly. For instance, if a roll on the Fabled Treasures table resulted in '{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom|Gomorrah, the Magic Carpet},' you could have the flying carpet arrive as an unexpected ally mid-encounter. Or perhaps, if the party was split up in the Treasury, you could position them at different entrances at the start of this encounter to heighten the tension." + ] }, { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_Player.webp" - }, - "title": "One Last Trial (Player Version)", - "imageType": "mapPlayer", - "mapParent": { - "id": "c104" - } + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c104" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c104" + } + } + ] } ] } @@ -27211,6 +27783,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Leaving the Treasury", + "page": 289, "entries": [ "As the characters pass through the golden portal atop the stone staircase, they are transported back to the throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}. The colossal lioness lowers herself to the ground, parts her jaws wide, and provides them a way out.", "No matter what unfolded within the Treasury\u2014what treasures the characters seized or what rules they violated\u2014 everything is forgiven once and if they escape. By the virtue of Merit, they have conquered every challenge and proven themselves worthy, the treasures are now their own. In recognition of their achievement, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} grants them safe passage to leave in peace.", @@ -27235,11 +27808,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 290, "entries": [ "This chapter concludes when the characters depart from the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. In this section, you'll find details on what happens to the Black Company, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, and the NPCs aligned with the characters' Path of Fate after the events of the chapter.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "The Black Company", + "name": "The Black Company ", + "page": 290, "entries": [ "Provided that {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and most of his inner circle are killed, a reformed {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} can easily rally the remaining members of the Black Company\u2014particularly those less murderous still at the hideout\u2014under his leadership.", "With no treasure to their name and nothing awaiting them back home, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} can be persuaded to stay in Kirat. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} will ask the characters to advocate on their behalf, seeking amnesty or a pardon from Al'Kirat in exchange for their support in the war. If the characters intercede on their behalf, the Sultana grants them permission to camp southwest of the city and, should they prove helpful during the siege, grants them citizenship.", @@ -27251,7 +27826,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Siege Unlock", "entries": [ - "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} convinces the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to ally with Al'Kirat in exchange for amnesty, the characters will gain the Black Company's support during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements} for details on how their involvement influences the siege." + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} convinces the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} to ally with Al'Kirat in exchange for amnesty, the characters will gain the Black Company's support during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|Siege Reinforcements} for details on how their involvement influences the siege." ] } ] @@ -27268,7 +27843,8 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet ", + "page": 290, "entries": [ "One week after the Roaming Treasury is entered and vacated, or mere hours after the Treasury is collapsed, both the goddess and the Eye of the Storm vanish, while the great Never-Ending Storm continues to rage. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is then likely forgotten, her tale fading into myth\u2014until she once more emerges from the heart of the great sandstorm 100 years later. With her return, a new Scarab Key is forged, broken into two pieces, and scattered across the lands. Only those who reunite the fragments once more are able to unlock the knowledge of the Roaming Treasury's existence and its long-lost riches." ] @@ -27276,27 +27852,31 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 290, "entries": [ - "This chapter offers the characters their best opportunity to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Success rewards them with an additional use of the Fate's Blessing feature, granted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} during their next rest (see {@adventure Sphinx's Blessing|SoD|5|Sphinx's Blessing}). If they are unable to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, they will have more opportunities to confront the dragon during the Siege of Al'Kirat." + "This chapter offers the characters their best opportunity to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}. Success rewards them with an additional use of the Fate's Blessing feature, granted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} during their next rest (see {@adventure Sphinx's Blessing|SandsOfDoom|5|Sphinx's Blessing}). If they are unable to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, they will have more opportunities to confront the dragon during the Siege of Al'Kirat." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 290, "entries": [ - "With the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence} in their possession, the characters are one step closer from wielding the power to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. If they have not already done so, their final task now is to restore the Divine Child (see {@adventure Life to the Divine|SoD|5|Life to the Divine}). Once this is done, they will be ready to perform the rite in the final battle against the Pharaoh." + "With the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of Benevolence} in their possession, the characters are one step closer from wielding the power to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. If they have not already done so, their final task now is to restore the Divine Child (see {@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom|5|Life to the Divine}). Once this is done, they will be ready to perform the rite in the final battle against the Pharaoh." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 290, "entries": [ - "With the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in their possession, the characters now hold the means to harness the incredible power of genies. To prepare for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and cleanse him of his corruption, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain that at least two wishes are needed. For details on all the genies of Kirat and where to find them, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + "With the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} in their possession, the characters now hold the means to harness the incredible power of genies. To prepare for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and cleanse him of his corruption, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} is certain that at least two wishes are needed. For details on all the genies of Kirat and where to find them, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 290, "entries": [ "If you are using the Milestone system for leveling, the characters advance in level once they exit the Roaming Treasury." ] @@ -27308,6 +27888,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat", + "page": 291, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -27321,9 +27902,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 291, "entries": [ "In this chapter, the Anubian Empire begins their assault on the city of Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, gather information and resources to formulate a strategy against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, and execute that plan by confronting the Pharaoh\u2014all before the city falls.", - "This chapter marks the convergence of several major plotlines and antagonists in one decisive location. To prepare for it, take time to revisit the following entries: {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the Orcs of O'grila ({@adventure Orcs|SoD|2|Orcs} and {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SoD|2|Ecology of the Wastes}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "This chapter marks the convergence of several major plotlines and antagonists in one decisive location. To prepare for it, take time to revisit the following entries: {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}, the Orcs of O'grila ({@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom|2|Orcs} and {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|2|Ecology of the Wastes}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}).", "The Siege of Al'Kirat unfolds throughout four arcs, as explained below:", { "type": "list", @@ -27361,6 +27943,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Special Enemies", + "page": 292, "entries": [ "Over the course of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have likely made powerful enemies, some of whom may resurface during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Certain foes, such as {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Pack Lord Yz}, are guaranteed to be present unless the characters killed them earlier in the campaign. Others, including {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}, are only both present and hostile if the characters earned their enmity or took actions that drew them here.", "Since the presence of these special enemies is determined by the players' choices, none of the encounters in this chapter require them. However, there are several encounters where you are given the option to include them.", @@ -27391,7 +27974,7 @@ } ] }, - "{@note This chapter features many Anubian enemies. The statistics for all Anubians can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}.}", + "{@note This chapter features many Anubian enemies. The statistics for all Anubians can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}.}", { "type": "table", "caption": "Special Enemies Table", @@ -27479,19 +28062,19 @@ ], [ "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", - "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom|6|Lord Ammu}.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." ], [ "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", - "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." ], [ "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", - "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -27522,11 +28105,11 @@ ], [ "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", - "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." ] }, @@ -27534,7 +28117,7 @@ ], [ "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", - "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -27551,6 +28134,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "page": 292, "entries": [ "This chapter features large-scale battles involving numerous NPCs and enemies. To streamline combat while maintaining the sense of scale, four special units are created to represent Al'Kirat's forces: {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}, and {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}.", "All Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll initiative or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", @@ -27598,6 +28182,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "page": 292, "entries": [ "Some encounters in this chapter assume the characters will be reinforced by the powerful allies they have met throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, arriving just when they are needed most. These encounters provide the players with {@b Reinforcement Points}, which they can use to summon these allies. Each encounter specifies how these allies interact with the scenario and where they appear on the battlefield.", "The {@table Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom} table below provides the roster of allies available, each with their associated cost. However, some allies are restricted and can only be summoned if the characters have satisfied the conditions specified in their descriptions. Unless specified otherwise, generic reinforcements based on templates\u2014such as Kirati Soldiers\u2014can be selected more than once.", @@ -27620,17 +28205,17 @@ [ "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", "4", - "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ], [ "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", "4", - "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ], [ "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", "4", - "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom|11|Night of the Siege} phase." ], [ "Genie", @@ -27640,7 +28225,7 @@ [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", "2", - "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." ], [ "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", @@ -27655,7 +28240,7 @@ [ "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", "2", - "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." ], [ "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", @@ -27700,7 +28285,7 @@ [ "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} x2", "1", - "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." ], [ "{@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} x4", @@ -27724,6 +28309,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Taking Rests During the Siege", + "page": 295, "entries": [ "Throughout the siege, the characters will face relentless, large-scale battles\u2014leaving them with little opportunity to rest or recover. To account for this, this chapter automatically grants the characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB} at the end of each major encounter and a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at specific points during the siege. The moments these rests should take place are indicated throughout the chapter. Make sure to grant these rests, as the encounters are balanced with this in mind." ] @@ -27731,6 +28317,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Siege Timeline", + "page": 295, "entries": [ "The Siege of Al'Kirat begins on {@b Day 60} if you're tracking the passage of time. If not, it starts {@dice 2d4} days following the character's advancement to 9th level." ] @@ -27738,13 +28325,14 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 295, "entries": [ - "{@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11} is designed for characters of 9th level, and they are expected to reach 11th level by the end of the chapter.", + "{@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11} is designed for characters of 9th level, and they are expected to reach 11th level by the end of the chapter.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Milestone", "entries": [ - "The characters advance from 9th to 10th level after defeating {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} in the {@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!} encounter.", + "The characters advance from 9th to 10th level after defeating {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} in the {@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!} encounter.", "The characters advance from 10th to 11th level after vanquishing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at the end of the chapter." ] }, @@ -27762,9 +28350,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Before the Siege", + "page": 295, "entries": [ "The party may return to Al'Kirat to prepare for the siege whenever they choose, so long as they do so before it begins. If they are not in Al'Kirat {@b four days} prior to the battle, they receive an urgent {@spell Sending|XPHB} spell from either {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} or {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, insisting they return to the city without delay.", - "If the party is stranded far from Al'Kirat with no way to return in time, you can allow {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} to teleport to their location and provide them with a {@spell Teleportation Circle|XPHB} back to the city. Alternatively, a recently repaired {@adventure Skylark|SoD|5|The Skylark} can make a dramatic appearance to retrieve them.", + "If the party is stranded far from Al'Kirat with no way to return in time, you can allow {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} to teleport to their location and provide them with a {@spell Teleportation Circle|XPHB} back to the city. Alternatively, a recently repaired {@adventure Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|The Skylark} can make a dramatic appearance to retrieve them.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -27782,6 +28371,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Al'Kirat", + "page": 296, "entries": [ "The city has entered a full lockdown. The ships at the harbors are moored and the gates to the city are barred closed. Only soldiers and authorized citizens can enter or exit the city through the reinforced metal doors located at the base of each of the towers that line the city walls.", "The city is under a strict curfew. Each household may send only one designated member outside to gather essential supplies, while the rest must stay indoors. Shops are closed, and nearly all buildings refuse visitors. Exceptions are the Church of Asmodeus, where household leaders gather to debate the curfew policies and war efforts, and the Grand Bazaar, where citizens trade for supplies. Rampant price gouging has driven the cost of basic goods, such as food and water, to ten times their usual price, although the price of magical items remains unchanged\u2014which vendors sell to afford the commodities they actually need.", @@ -27811,7 +28401,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Center of Communication", "entries": [ - "To stay informed of events during the siege and command the army effectively, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} employs a unique spell crafted and managed by {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. This spell creates a telepathic link between {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and several key individuals across the city, allowing him to communicate freely with them. Rashid must meet with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and upkeep the spell at least once every four hours. If the Vizier is dead, the spell is crafted by {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Survivors of the Skylark|SoD|5|Survivors of the Skylark}).", + "To stay informed of events during the siege and command the army effectively, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} employs a unique spell crafted and managed by {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}. This spell creates a telepathic link between {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and several key individuals across the city, allowing him to communicate freely with them. Rashid must meet with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} and upkeep the spell at least once every four hours. If the Vizier is dead, the spell is crafted by {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Survivors of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom|5|Survivors of the Skylark}).", "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} uses this spell to communicate with spies, sergeants, notable figures such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, and the player characters. The party must select one member to be telepathically linked to {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}. This chosen character will receive instructions and updates from {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and will be expected to report back whenever it is required." ] }, @@ -27829,7 +28419,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Allies of the Characters", "entries": [ - "If the party has forged alliances throughout their time in {@i Sands of Doom}, now is the time to call upon them. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sees the characters and their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as the key to Al'Kirat's survival and is prepared to grant them full discretion over the company they keep and the troops they lead into the city. In other words, Al'Kirat's gates are both literally and figuratively open for the characters to use every resource at their disposal." + "If the party has forged alliances throughout their time in {@i Sands of Doom}, now is the time to call upon them. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} sees the characters and their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} as the key to Al'Kirat's survival and is prepared to grant them full discretion over the company they keep and the troops they lead into the city. In other words, Al'Kirat's gates are both literally and figuratively open for the characters to use every resource at their disposal." ] }, { @@ -27859,6 +28449,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Empire", + "page": 297, "entries": [ "Four days before the siege begins, the Anubian army sets up a fortified camp a mile outside the city. It begins with 2,000 soldiers, but the camp steadily grows as an average of 1,000 additional soldiers arrive every 12 hours. By the time the siege begins, Al'Kirat is besieged by 12,000 soldiers.", { @@ -27868,7 +28459,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Statistics", "entries": [ - "The statistics for all Anubians referenced on this chapter can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "The statistics for all Anubians referenced on this chapter can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] } ] @@ -27883,7 +28474,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Pack of Orcs", "entries": [ - "Throughout this chapter, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} attack in coordinated groups known as packs. Statistics for {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} are provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Throughout this chapter, {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} attack in coordinated groups known as packs. Statistics for {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom} are provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] } ] @@ -27892,28 +28483,28 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "High Commander Annubarack", "entries": [ - "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}: The {@item Obsidian Blade|SandsOfDoom}. He is revered among the gnolls as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}: The {@item Obsidian Blade|SandsOfDoom}. He is revered among the gnolls as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Obsidian Blade", "entries": [ - "Anubian legends speak of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}'s blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians.", - "Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} the benefits of the 'Divine Harmony' effect, granted to all who attune to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. See 'Divine Harmony' on {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}." + "Anubian legends speak of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack}'s blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians.", + "Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} the benefits of the 'Divine Harmony' effect, granted to all who attune to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. See 'Divine Harmony' on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Fang Dragons' further in this section)." + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} (see 'Fang Dragons' further in this section)." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He wields a broken {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} as his weapon, which functions as a {@item +2 Greatsword|XDMG|Greatsword +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage on a hit. He wears {@item +2 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +2} that grants him {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all Strength checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, and a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} bearing the symbol of an Ankh." + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom} with 160 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. He wields a broken {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} as his weapon, which functions as a {@item +2 Greatsword|XDMG|Greatsword +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage on a hit. He wears {@item +2 Plate Armor|XDMG|Plate Armor +2} that grants him {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on all Strength checks and {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, and a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|XDMG} bearing the symbol of an Ankh." ] }, { @@ -27931,7 +28522,7 @@ "name": "Brass Titan", "entries": [ "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls.", - "Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}), the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber.", + "Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9}), the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber.", "There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", { "type": "entries", @@ -27953,7 +28544,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}, like all {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Unlike {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, however, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}, like all {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Unlike {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels}, however, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, { @@ -27970,13 +28561,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Lord Ammu", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) arrives one day before the siege begins while seated upon the Throne of Kings, a grand platform of pure gold carried with agonizing effort by dozens of soldiers. He is accompanied by his royal pet, a fearsome fiend named {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", - "An {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} effect radiates from the throne, nullifying all magic cast within 10 feet of it. Spells and effects originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} bypass this zone of antimagic. For more information on the Throne of Kings, see the {@adventure High Overlook|SoD|11|High Overlook} section.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) arrives one day before the siege begins while seated upon the Throne of Kings, a grand platform of pure gold carried with agonizing effort by dozens of soldiers. He is accompanied by his royal pet, a fearsome fiend named {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}).", + "An {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} effect radiates from the throne, nullifying all magic cast within 10 feet of it. Spells and effects originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} bypass this zone of antimagic. For more information on the Throne of Kings, see the {@adventure High Overlook|SandsOfDoom|11|High Overlook} section.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Corrupted to the Bone", "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has slowly corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, warping his emotions and manipulating his actions. What remains is a hollow echo of the Pharaoh he once was. His bones are stained rust red, and a subtle crimson glow flickers in his eyes. His erratic behavior, impatience, and uncontrollable wrath are evident to all who serve him, yet none dare speak of it." + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} has slowly corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, warping his emotions and manipulating his actions. What remains is a hollow echo of the Pharaoh he once was. His bones are stained rust red, and a subtle crimson glow flickers in his eyes. His erratic behavior, impatience, and uncontrollable wrath are evident to all who serve him, yet none dare speak of it." ] } ] @@ -27985,9 +28576,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Fang Dragons", "entries": [ - "Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has bent the will of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, the brood mother of a large clutch of fang dragons. With her consort, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood obeying her every command, the Pharaoh has conscripted them all into the ranks of the Anubians.", + "Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has bent the will of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, the brood mother of a large clutch of fang dragons. With her consort, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood obeying her every command, the Pharaoh has conscripted them all into the ranks of the Anubians.", "During the siege, {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} will remain at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s side, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} will serve as the mount of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}, and their brood will scatter to besiege the city. As long as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}'s mind is under the Pharaoh's control, the fang dragons will remain loyal to the Anubian cause.", - "The statistics for fang dragons, adults and young alike, can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "The statistics for fang dragons, adults and young alike, can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] }, { @@ -28012,13 +28603,15 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "War Council", + "page": 298, "entries": [ "Before the siege begins, the characters are summoned to a secret meeting at the Ruby Court to plan for the city's defense. The Sultana sends a trusted envoy, like {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista}, to ensure they accept. The meeting can be delayed if necessary but must happen no later than two days before the siege commences.", - "The characters are expected to report any relevant findings they have discovered throughout their journeys in the Wasteland, share their plans for the use of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, and propose any strategies they may have for the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This deliberation can be as short or as long as it is needed.", - "After the party has shared their information with the council, the meeting proceeds to discuss matters of war (see {@adventure Talk of Strategy|SoD|11|Talk of Strategy}).", + "The characters are expected to report any relevant findings they have discovered throughout their journeys in the Wasteland, share their plans for the use of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, and propose any strategies they may have for the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. This deliberation can be as short or as long as it is needed.", + "After the party has shared their information with the council, the meeting proceeds to discuss matters of war (see {@adventure Talk of Strategy|SandsOfDoom|11|Talk of Strategy}).", { "type": "entries", "name": "The Council", + "page": 298, "entries": [ "Al'Kirat is ruled by the Merchant Council, a governing body of thirty influential and wealthy Kirati, whose votes ultimately determine which laws and motions are enacted in the city. Temporary measures require a simple majority (51% of votes or more) to pass, while permanent changes\u2014such as the creation, repeal, or amendment of laws\u2014demand a supermajority (75% of votes or more) to pass.", "To discuss the war, the Merchant Council has invited several other individuals to offer their insights. Detailed descriptions of everyone in attendance are outlined below:", @@ -28074,9 +28667,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Talk of Strategy", + "page": 299, "entries": [ "The council believes the Anubians' high numbers will be less effective inside the narrow streets of Al'Kirat; which is why they have chosen not to field soldiers outside. The city's strategy is to defend from the walls, and to quickly circle and enclose any breaches. Most of the forces are concentrated around the Ruby Gate, which protects key military locations.", - "Since a defensive strategy has already been implemented, the council is not interested in the characters' advice on this topic; instead, they seek information regarding {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he and his priests possess. They will ask the characters to explain everything they know about his abilities and any plans they may have to challenge him.", + "Since a defensive strategy has already been implemented, the council is not interested in the characters' advice on this topic; instead, they seek information regarding {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} he and his priests possess. They will ask the characters to explain everything they know about his abilities and any plans they may have to challenge him.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -28084,7 +28678,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Task for the Characters", "entries": [ - "The characters are asked to assist in defending the walls, specifically wherever the titanic construct (see {@adventure Brass Titan|SoD|11|Brass Titan}) will seek to attack the city, as the council believes only the characters may have the power to stop it." + "The characters are asked to assist in defending the walls, specifically wherever the titanic construct (see {@adventure Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|11|Brass Titan}) will seek to attack the city, as the council believes only the characters may have the power to stop it." ] } ] @@ -28097,6 +28691,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Threat Made Manifest", + "page": 299, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -28117,7 +28712,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Dire Warnings", "entries": [ - "By now, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has likely warned the characters of their misconduct several times through their dreams. Now, she sends {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} to deliver her warnings in person. These individuals, much like the Cult of the Coiled Whisper in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, are ordinary citizens visited by the sphinx in their dreams and persuaded to act on her behalf. The cultists might be people the characters are familiar with or complete strangers, but they are always those least expected\u2014simple folk like bakers, farmers, or beggars.", + "By now, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has likely warned the characters of their misconduct several times through their dreams. Now, she sends {@creature Cultist|XMM|Cultists} to deliver her warnings in person. These individuals, much like the Cult of the Coiled Whisper in {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3}, are ordinary citizens visited by the sphinx in their dreams and persuaded to act on her behalf. The cultists might be people the characters are familiar with or complete strangers, but they are always those least expected\u2014simple folk like bakers, farmers, or beggars.", "The cultists approach the party at a moment of your choice during the siege, as many times as you like, in order to warn them of terrible consequences if the party refuses to obey the 'Lady in Dreams.' If questioned, however, they are not able to provide any additional information; they merely repeat what they were instructed to say and have no greater context." ] }, @@ -28149,7 +28744,8 @@ }, { "type": "section", - "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "name": "Part 1: Dawn of the Siege", + "page": 300, "entries": [ "The Kirati marshal their forces to line the city walls as the Anubian army draws near. The gnolls assemble 1,000 feet from the walls, their formations neatly divided by clan, all silent and disciplined; while the orcs assemble 700 feet from the walls, bellowing war cries and waving their weapons in chaotic fervor. The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} rises high amongst the army, visibly positioned to attack the Ruby Gate.", "The battle for Al'Kirat will soon begin. The characters are summoned to a stretch of wall near the Ruby Gate, to ensure they are prepared to confront the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} when it arrives.", @@ -28181,7 +28777,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Kirati Leader", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Merchant Counci|SoD|11|The Council}." + "{@adventure Merchant Counci|SandsOfDoom|11|The Council}." ] }, { @@ -28209,7 +28805,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Anubian Leader", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})." + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})." ] }, { @@ -28233,9 +28829,10 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Negotiations", + "page": 300, "entries": [ "Just as the Anubians muster and ready for battle, the city receives word from an envoy of the Pharaoh, proposing a meeting to 'negotiate Al'Kirat's surrender.' The Anubians request that a representative of the city meet one of theirs outside the walls, halfway between the city and their army.", - "The council is reluctant to send {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, knowing he is not a skilled negotiator and that losing him in an ambush would doom the city from the onset. They also believe it would be foolish to send {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, knowing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wants nothing more than to see her head on a spike. Instead, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} approaches the characters on behalf of the council, to ask if one of them is willing to take on the risk. The council trusts in their {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, confident these artifacts will protect them from any tricks the Anubians might attempt.", + "The council is reluctant to send {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, knowing he is not a skilled negotiator and that losing him in an ambush would doom the city from the onset. They also believe it would be foolish to send {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, knowing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wants nothing more than to see her head on a spike. Instead, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} approaches the characters on behalf of the council, to ask if one of them is willing to take on the risk. The council trusts in their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, confident these artifacts will protect them from any tricks the Anubians might attempt.", "If one amongst them accepts, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} instructs them to firmly convey that the Kirati will not surrender or compromise the freedoms they have struggled to achieve. While the city is willing to consider agreements of mutual cooperation, even those that favor the Anubians, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara} states that the Kirati will never submit to another's rule.", { "type": "entries", @@ -28289,6 +28886,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "To War!", + "page": 300, "entries": [ "As soon as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} learns that the Kirati will not surrender, consumed by wrath, he orders his army to immediately begin the Siege of Al'Kirat.", "When you're ready, read the following aloud:", @@ -28310,7 +28908,7 @@ "name": "Envoy Skill Check", "entries": [ "The envoy must run back to the city while thousands of enemy soldiers charge behind them and volleys of Arrows fly overhead. To safely reach the walls, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. If they possess a feature that would help them, such as the {@spell Haste|XPHB} spell or the ability to {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Fly}, they gain {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on the roll.", - "On a successful check, the character reaches the walls quickly and unscathed. On a failure, they are hit by Arrows before they reach the city, and arrive late to the '{@adventure Defend the Walls!|SoD|11|Encounter: Defend the Walls!}' encounter (they roll for initiative at the start of the second round instead). A character hit by the Arrows must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Piercing damage on a failure or half as much on a success." + "On a successful check, the character reaches the walls quickly and unscathed. On a failure, they are hit by Arrows before they reach the city, and arrive late to the '{@adventure Defend the Walls!|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Defend the Walls!}' encounter (they roll for initiative at the start of the second round instead). A character hit by the Arrows must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 8d6} Piercing damage on a failure or half as much on a success." ] } ] @@ -28330,6 +28928,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Encounter: Defend the Walls!", + "page": 302, "entries": [ "As the siege begins, the Anubian army storms the city walls. Some will seek to scale them with climbing gear or ladders, while others, capable of doing so, will simply fly above them. Meanwhile, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} advances steadily towards the Ruby Gate. The characters must fend off waves of enemies until the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} arrives, and defeat it.", { @@ -28343,7 +28942,7 @@ "name": "Battlemap", "entries": [ "Refer to the 'Defend the Walls!' map. Place the characters anywhere they like within the battlements.", - "The characters are supported by four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers})." + "The characters are supported by four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|11|Kirati Soldiers})." ] } ] @@ -28414,7 +29013,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Survivors", "entries": [ - "Keep track of how many {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} survive this encounter, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive in this battle." + "Keep track of how many {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} survive this encounter, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive in this battle." ] } ] @@ -28458,7 +29057,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Third Wave", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} enters the battle, riding an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}).", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} enters the battle, riding an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}).", "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} is leading the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} towards the wall. After taking a single combat turn, he gestures to the looming Titan in the distance and says, \"{@i Look! Behold the might of the Anubian Empire. You cannot stand against us. Surrender before it is too late!}\" With that, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} flies away and retreats, leaving the Titan to make its final advance.", { "type": "entries", @@ -28481,7 +29080,7 @@ "entries": [ "During this encounter, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} does not take actions on its turn. Instead, at the end of each player character's turn, it makes a Melee Attack against that character if they are within its reach. If the attack hits, the damage is divided evenly (rounded up) among all creatures and destructible objects (such as {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom|Ballista}) within 5 feet of the target. If the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} is {@action Grapple|XPHB|Grappling} a creature, that creature also takes an equal share of the damage.", "Whenever a player character ends their turn and the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom} is not within reach to strike them, or the target is already {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan}, then the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} instead attacks the wall. The wall is breached if the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom|Titan} strikes it a total of 10 times in this way, allowing hordes of {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} and Anubians to swarm the Palace Quarter. A breach of this size near the Ruby Gate dooms the city, which falls shortly thereafter.", - "For more details on the consequences of failing to stop the Anubians, see {@adventure Fall of Al'Kirat|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}." + "For more details on the consequences of failing to stop the Anubians, see {@adventure Fall of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}." ] }, { @@ -28507,6 +29106,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Encounter: Wall Breach!", + "page": 303, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -28541,7 +29141,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Traveling to the Breach", "entries": [ - "The breach is less than a 10-minute journey from the characters' current position. The location is situated along the stretch of wall set between the Ember Ring and the Slums, marked on the map of the siege shown on the {@adventure map|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}." + "The breach is less than a 10-minute journey from the characters' current position. The location is situated along the stretch of wall set between the Ember Ring and the Slums, marked on the map of the siege shown on the {@adventure map|SandsOfDoom|11|Al'Kirat}." ] }, { @@ -28550,7 +29150,7 @@ "entries": [ "Refer to the battlemap titled 'Wall Breach' below. The detonation has opened up a large 30-foot wide gap on the wall. From the breach, the Anubian army spills into the streets, as Kirati soldiers attempt to contain them.", "Place the characters on the bottom side of the map, anywhere near the areas marked ('P'). Depending on how they approach the breach, you can position them either atop the walls or on the street.", - "At the breach, eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') engage two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} ('O'). Behind them, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ('M') (see her special statistics on {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}) and four {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} ('S') provide ranged support, while at risk of being encircled. Four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} ('A') shoot enemies from atop the wall.", + "At the breach, eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} ('F') engage two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Orcs} ('O'). Behind them, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} ('M') (see her special statistics on {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|Siege Reinforcements}) and four {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers} ('S') provide ranged support, while at risk of being encircled. Four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers} ('A') shoot enemies from atop the wall.", "Enemy waves emerge in predefined zones: 'Breach,' 'Walls,' or 'Streets.' Each enemy entry indicates in which of these zones they should be placed in. When placing them, you may position them anywhere within their assigned zone.", "Any character or allied creature that ends its turn within a 'Retreat' zone safely escapes the encounter and is immediately removed from the battlefield." ] @@ -28627,7 +29227,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Survivors", "entries": [ - "Keep track of how many Kirati Soldiers survive this encounter, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SoD|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive through this encounter." + "Keep track of how many Kirati Soldiers survive this encounter, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive through this encounter." ] } ] @@ -28697,8 +29297,9 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Encounter: None Shall Pass!", + "page": 305, "entries": [ - "Al'Kirat's strategy of containment can still succeed, even after the fall of the Artisans' Quarter, so long as the Anubians are prevented from advancing into the other districts. Refer to the '{@adventure Anubian Claimed Territory|SoD|11|Noon of the Siege}' map. The natural barriers that surround the Artisans' Quarter, such as the city's water canals and several rock buttes, create funnels that can be easily defended. If these strategic choke points can be held, the city still has a fighting chance.", + "Al'Kirat's strategy of containment can still succeed, even after the fall of the Artisans' Quarter, so long as the Anubians are prevented from advancing into the other districts. Refer to the '{@adventure Anubian Claimed Territory|SandsOfDoom|11|Noon of the Siege}' map. The natural barriers that surround the Artisans' Quarter, such as the city's water canals and several rock buttes, create funnels that can be easily defended. If these strategic choke points can be held, the city still has a fighting chance.", "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is mobilizing the army to secure these choke points in an effort to contain the Anubians. Because Silk Street is the main artery of the city, and links to all other districts, if the Anubian army were to seize control of it, nothing could stop them from spreading out to the rest of Al'Kirat. As such, defending this location is paramount. Unfortunately, the Kirati army must first battle their way through contested territory to reach it\u2014a task that requires time. Until then, it is up to any and all available forces to defend Silk Street.", "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} issues a desperate command to every single unit he is telepathically linked to: \"{@i Every available soldier, anyone that can hear me, to Silk Street! Do whatever it takes. No sacrifice is too great. The Anubians must not break through. For the love of all that we hold sacred... Hold. The. Line!}\"", { @@ -28795,7 +29396,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", "entries": [ - "In addition to the four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already present, the players can spend Reinforcement Points in this encounter in order to summon allies, as described in {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SoD|11|Siege Reinforcements}.", + "In addition to the four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters} already present, the players can spend Reinforcement Points in this encounter in order to summon allies, as described in {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|Siege Reinforcements}.", "The players start with {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} they can spend. The characters gain an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} if at least two Kirati Soldiers survived the 'Defend the Walls!' encounter, and an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} for every four Kirati Soldiers\u2014including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom}\u2014that survived the 'Wall Breach!' encounter. The allies chosen with these points can either be present at Silk Street by the time the characters arrive or they enter the battlefield during the first round of combat, your choice.", "The players then gain {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the start of the fifth round of combat and another {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the beginning of the eight round. These allies arrive at the beginning of their respective rounds." ] @@ -28828,13 +29429,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Prelude", "entries": [ - "Immediately before combat begins, at the beginning of the first round, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} hovers 120 feet above the battlefield aboard his {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} steed ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}). He boldly screams: \"{@i Hearken to me, warriors! Tear down the barricades of these fiends! Seize the street, and the city will be ours!}\"", + "Immediately before combat begins, at the beginning of the first round, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} hovers 120 feet above the battlefield aboard his {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} steed ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}). He boldly screams: \"{@i Hearken to me, warriors! Tear down the barricades of these fiends! Seize the street, and the city will be ours!}\"", "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} then orders the fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} on any visible magical effects that might impede the army's advance. Immediately after, he departs to rally the rest of the army marching through the streets. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} reappears later as part of the third wave of this encounter." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "First Wave - Ghurzak the Oathbreaker", + "page": 306, "entries": [ "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom|Ghurzak}, an orcish king of little renown, was the first to surrender his city in O'grila to the advancing gnoll armies, opening its gates without resistance. His treachery doomed much of O'grila, but it secured him a place of privilege amongst the Anubians. Now, many of the conscripted {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} serving {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s army march under his command.", { @@ -28922,7 +29524,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Third Wave - High Commander Annubarack", "entries": [ - "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} rides an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) called {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}. When he arrives, he yells: \"{@i The Kirati army is near! Break through and claim the streets while there's still time! To me!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} rides an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) called {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom}. When he arrives, he yells: \"{@i The Kirati army is near! Break through and claim the streets while there's still time! To me!}\"", "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} fights while mounted on the back of {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} and does not willingly leave it unless {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} dies. The pair flies over the barricades to assault the enemy's backline. {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} prefers to attack spellcasters and dispel powerful magical effects. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom|Annubarack} prefers attacking the most powerful and imposing enemy within reach.", { "type": "entries", @@ -28969,7 +29571,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Final Chance", "entries": [ - "In the event characters fail to stop the Anubians yet survive the battle, they have an opportunity for a pyrrhic victory by infiltrating the coliseum\u2014where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays for the next couple of days\u2014and confront him directly (see {@adventure End of the Siege|SoD|11|End of the Siege}). Defeating {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at this point will end the occupation, but won't do much to restore the countless dead that result from it." + "In the event characters fail to stop the Anubians yet survive the battle, they have an opportunity for a pyrrhic victory by infiltrating the coliseum\u2014where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays for the next couple of days\u2014and confront him directly (see {@adventure End of the Siege|SandsOfDoom|11|End of the Siege}). Defeating {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at this point will end the occupation, but won't do much to restore the countless dead that result from it." ] } ] @@ -28982,7 +29584,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Break of the Obsidian Blade", "entries": [ - "When {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} dies, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} he wields fractures and erupts in a dazzling flash of energy. The explosion destroys the relic, but the divine energy flows into the characters and any other creatures in the vicinity wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Each affected creature may choose an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest; this score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + "When {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom} dies, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} he wields fractures and erupts in a dazzling flash of energy. The explosion destroys the relic, but the divine energy flows into the characters and any other creatures in the vicinity wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Each affected creature may choose an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest; this score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." ] }, { @@ -29006,6 +29608,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "page": 308, "entries": [ "The Anubian army has breached the city, but the Kirati have successfully contained them within the Artisans' Quarter. As exhaustion grips both armies, they fortify their positions, and the once-intense battle devolves into a slow, grinding halt. Tension blankets the streets of Al'Kirat as the fighting shifts into guerrilla-style warfare. The clashes of armies are replaced by skirmishes within houses and darkened alleys.", "The Anubians establish their headquarters within the Ember Ring\u2014the grand coliseum of the Artisans' Quarter. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, seated on his magnificent throne, is carried to this location, where he direct the ongoing campaign himself.", @@ -29049,6 +29652,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "A City Under Siege", + "page": 308, "entries": [ "Below is a list of important locations within the besieged city, each featuring an NPC who can provide the characters with information pertinent to their final battle with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", { @@ -29079,7 +29683,7 @@ "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", "entries": [ "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has likely enslaved the mind of a fang dragon brood mother, compelling her to send her offspring to attack the city. Ancient hieroglyphics describe this as a common tactic among the Pharaohs, achieved through the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a powerful relic capable of dominating any creature it targets. If asked, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} will confirm that a large fang dragon was spotted flying near the coliseum.", - "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is familiar with the powers and limitations of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}, and shares that information with the characters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can also relay this information if the characters follow the Path of [Erudition]." + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is familiar with the powers and limitations of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, as detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}, and shares that information with the characters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} can also relay this information if the characters follow the Path of [Erudition]." ] } ] @@ -29118,9 +29722,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Beastfolk Revolt", "entries": [ - "A champion has emerged among the dwellers of the Slums: a {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] slave named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} (the party met him in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Slaver's Den}). He has rallied the beastfolk to defend their district, and his remarkable success has inspired them now to rise up against the city. Under his leadership, the beastfolk have expelled all Kirati soldiers from the Slums. The Slums now stand as an independent stronghold, governed by {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}'s martial law.", + "A champion has emerged among the dwellers of the Slums: a {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] slave named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} (the party met him in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7|Slaver's Den}). He has rallied the beastfolk to defend their district, and his remarkable success has inspired them now to rise up against the city. Under his leadership, the beastfolk have expelled all Kirati soldiers from the Slums. The Slums now stand as an independent stronghold, governed by {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}'s martial law.", "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} is seeking to use the war as an opportunity to demand an end to their slavery. If the characters speak with him and show sympathy for his cause, he will ask them to relay this message to the council whenever next they meet: over 1,000 beastfolk stand ready to charge into the Artisans' Quarter and fight the Anubians, provided their freedom is guaranteed once the war is over.", - "For more, refer to {@adventure Free the Slaves|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + "For more, refer to {@adventure Free the Slaves|SandsOfDoom|11|The Final Council}." ] } ] @@ -29131,7 +29735,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", "entries": [ - "Al'Kirat has begun to negotiate with the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, aiming to secure reinforcements for the city by summoning a legion of devils directly from Hell. {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, whom the characters met in {@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3}, leads the ongoing negotiations and is in the process of carefully crafting the contract. This contract will be presented during the next war council, ready to be signed, provided it is approved. Refer to {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}.", + "Al'Kirat has begun to negotiate with the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}, aiming to secure reinforcements for the city by summoning a legion of devils directly from Hell. {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, whom the characters met in {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3}, leads the ongoing negotiations and is in the process of carefully crafting the contract. This contract will be presented during the next war council, ready to be signed, provided it is approved. Refer to {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom|11|Reaching the Coliseum}.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -29139,7 +29743,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Debates in the Temple", "entries": [ - "The Temple is currently a hub of heated arguments, where Arbiters, Merchant Lords, and several devils clash in the debate halls over what price must be paid to purchase the devils' aid. The prevailing argument is\u2014after the war is over\u2014to permit devils to peddle {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} outside the Church's grounds, until one soul is claimed for each devil that fights for Al'Kirat.", + "The Temple is currently a hub of heated arguments, where Arbiters, Merchant Lords, and several devils clash in the debate halls over what price must be paid to purchase the devils' aid. The prevailing argument is\u2014after the war is over\u2014to permit devils to peddle {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts} outside the Church's grounds, until one soul is claimed for each devil that fights for Al'Kirat.", "If the characters decide to engage in the debate, they have the opportunity to influence the terms of the contract. A successful {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check is enough to sway the debate and the ensuing contract in their favor, provided the arguments appeal to the interests of both the Church and the city." ] } @@ -29159,9 +29763,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Jackal John", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|jackalwere} (see his entry in {@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) is privy to a sprawling network of tunnels hidden within the Slums, built by the Veiled Syndicate for their smuggling operations. These tunnels provide secret routes that mostly lead outside the city, save for one that emerges in the Artisans' Quarter near the Ember Ring. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} moves nervously through the crowded bazaar, burdened by the value of the information he holds yet paralyzed by the fear of exposing his identity or his past relation with the Syndicate.", - "If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} encounters the characters in the Grand Bazaar and they showed him kindness in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}, he approaches and provides them this information. Here are examples of how he would convey it in his bizarre way of speaking: \"{@i I can teach you how to penetrate Lord Ammu from behind.}\" \"{@i The hole's plenty big\u2014even for the thickest minotaur.}\" \"{@i Best part? No need to bring protection, unless he knows you're coming.}\" If the characters agree to follow him, he can lead them to the hidden tunnels within the Slums.", - "For more, refer to {@adventure Tunnels Under the City|SoD|11|The Final Council}." + "The {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom|jackalwere} (see his entry in {@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom|1|Special Shopkeepers}) is privy to a sprawling network of tunnels hidden within the Slums, built by the Veiled Syndicate for their smuggling operations. These tunnels provide secret routes that mostly lead outside the city, save for one that emerges in the Artisans' Quarter near the Ember Ring. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} moves nervously through the crowded bazaar, burdened by the value of the information he holds yet paralyzed by the fear of exposing his identity or his past relation with the Syndicate.", + "If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom} encounters the characters in the Grand Bazaar and they showed him kindness in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}, he approaches and provides them this information. Here are examples of how he would convey it in his bizarre way of speaking: \"{@i I can teach you how to penetrate Lord Ammu from behind.}\" \"{@i The hole's plenty big\u2014even for the thickest minotaur.}\" \"{@i Best part? No need to bring protection, unless he knows you're coming.}\" If the characters agree to follow him, he can lead them to the hidden tunnels within the Slums.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Tunnels Under the City|SandsOfDoom|11|The Final Council}." ] } ] @@ -29173,6 +29777,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Long Rest", + "page": 309, "entries": [ "The characters receive the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} at the end of this phase of the siege." ] @@ -29182,6 +29787,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Night of the Siege", + "page": 309, "entries": [ "The events in this section herald the start of Al'Kirat's downfall, as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s ongoing betrayal will soon drive the Kirati army to a total collapse. Defensive lines will crumble, communications will break down, and the Anubians will begin to seize more and more ground with each passing hour. The characters will be thrown into a series of escalating emergencies and, unless they can craft and execute a decisive plan to defeat {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the city will fall.", { @@ -29211,6 +29817,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Yasar's Gambit", + "page": 310, "entries": [ "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters and reveals his suspicion that a mole within the council is the traitor working against the city. He requests they meet him at the Adventurer's Guild to discuss the matter further.", "Unfortunately, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} will soon attack and destroy the Guild Hall before the party will have a chance to speak with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}.", @@ -29237,7 +29844,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", "entries": [ - "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Holgam|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} are all killed in the attack. Shortly after his death, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' corpse is snatched by Anubians, tipped off early on by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. His corpse is brought before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who resurrects, imprisons, tortures, and interrogates him. From this point forward, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is kept shackled at the Ember Ring (see '{@adventure Arena|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}').", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Holgam|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} are all killed in the attack. Shortly after his death, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' corpse is snatched by Anubians, tipped off early on by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. His corpse is brought before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, who resurrects, imprisons, tortures, and interrogates him. From this point forward, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} is kept shackled at the Ember Ring (see '{@adventure Arena|SandsOfDoom|11|Reaching the Coliseum}').", "{@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom} survives, though he loses his left arm and eye in the process. {@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom|Rudoli}, along with the handful survivors that remain, can provide a detailed account of the attack to anyone who questions them, including the moment they saw Anubians making off with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}' body.", { "type": "entries", @@ -29259,12 +29866,12 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Who Spots Yasar", "entries": [ - "Despite his efforts to remain concealed, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is spotted by the unlikeliest of beings. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine who witnesses him. On 1, {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while looting the dead. On 2, The {@creature Emberling|SandsOfDoom|Emberlings} ({@adventure Emberlings|SoD|3|Emberlings}) spot him while seeking refuge from the siege. On 3, {@creature Speaksby|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers33|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him as a fugitive while hiding from the city guards. On 4, {@creature Celine|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SoD|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while she shelters the stray cats of the city in a nearby abandoned home.", + "Despite his efforts to remain concealed, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} is spotted by the unlikeliest of beings. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine who witnesses him. On 1, {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while looting the dead. On 2, The {@creature Emberling|SandsOfDoom|Emberlings} ({@adventure Emberlings|SandsOfDoom|3|Emberlings}) spot him while seeking refuge from the siege. On 3, {@creature Speaksby|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers33|SandsOfDoom|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him as a fugitive while hiding from the city guards. On 4, {@creature Celine|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while she shelters the stray cats of the city in a nearby abandoned home.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Unmasked Too Late", "entries": [ - "If the characters fail to unmask {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} as a traitor at the {@adventure Hall of Memories|SoD|11|Hall of Memories}, the chosen NPC approaches the party at dawn, shortly after the arrival of the {@adventure Simurgh|SoD|11|End of the Siege}, to reveal {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s treachery." + "If the characters fail to unmask {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} as a traitor at the {@adventure Hall of Memories|SandsOfDoom|11|Hall of Memories}, the chosen NPC approaches the party at dawn, shortly after the arrival of the {@adventure Simurgh|SandsOfDoom|11|End of the Siege}, to reveal {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s treachery." ] } ] @@ -29276,6 +29883,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Encounter: Flames of Betrayal", + "page": 310, "entries": [ "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has leaked to the Anubians the schedule and route of a well-guarded caravan transporting {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} and sixteen Merchant Lords traveling to the Hall of Memories. By the time the characters learn of the threat, the caravan is already under attack. While the caravan manages to repel the first assault, they suffer heavy losses, leaving them vulnerable to a second attack that will soon follow. Without the party's aid, the caravan is doomed.", { @@ -29288,14 +29896,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Traveling to the Scene", "entries": [ - "Refer to the map of the siege showcased {@adventure above|SoD|11|Al'Kirat}. The caravan is positioned north of Silk Street, surrounded by raging fires ignited by elementals unleashed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. Traveling there from the Adventurer's Guild should take the characters about 15 minutes, but no matter how long it takes for them to arrive, they will reach the scene just as the second ambush is about to begin." + "Refer to the map of the siege showcased {@adventure above|SandsOfDoom|11|Al'Kirat}. The caravan is positioned north of Silk Street, surrounded by raging fires ignited by elementals unleashed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}. Traveling there from the Adventurer's Guild should take the characters about 15 minutes, but no matter how long it takes for them to arrive, they will reach the scene just as the second ambush is about to begin." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Arriving at the Scene", "entries": [ - "As the characters arrive, they find the surrounding neighborhoods ablaze, with distant sounds of battle filling the air. Refer to '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}' battlemap below. Once they attempt to enter the burning district, they are confronted by a Special Enemy (see below), who has seized control of the gatehouse that leads inside and the only escape route for {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s convoy (marked as areas 'V1' on the battlemap). This confrontation begins the encounter: '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.'" + "As the characters arrive, they find the surrounding neighborhoods ablaze, with distant sounds of battle filling the air. Refer to '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}' battlemap below. Once they attempt to enter the burning district, they are confronted by a Special Enemy (see below), who has seized control of the gatehouse that leads inside and the only escape route for {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s convoy (marked as areas 'V1' on the battlemap). This confrontation begins the encounter: '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.'" ] } ] @@ -29364,7 +29972,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sultana", "entries": [ - "The Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} ('Z') is present, though the previous ambush has left her wounded and she has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. Her statistics are found on {@adventure Zanara Zin'Zara|SoD|1|Zanara Zin'Zara}. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, her arcane focus, was lost during the previous attack, leaving her unable to cast spells that require material components. This includes all spells she knows of 2nd level or higher, save for {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} and {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}." + "The Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} ('Z') is present, though the previous ambush has left her wounded and she has 20 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} left. Her statistics are found on {@adventure Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|1|Zanara Zin'Zara}. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom|Zanara}'s {@item Staff of Frost|XDMG}, her arcane focus, was lost during the previous attack, leaving her unable to cast spells that require material components. This includes all spells she knows of 2nd level or higher, save for {@spell Misty Step|XPHB} and {@spell Greater Invisibility|XPHB}." ] } ] @@ -29465,7 +30073,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Future Rewards", "entries": [ - "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this encounter, as this will determine the amount of support the characters will receive later as they prepare to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this encounter, as this will determine the amount of support the characters will receive later as they prepare to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SandsOfDoom|11|The Final Council})." ] } ] @@ -29484,6 +30092,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Burning Boulevard", + "page": 312, "entries": [ "The entrance to the Hall of Memories is currently under siege, both by a Special Enemy and by a powerful minion of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s. Most of the defenders have already fallen after a valiant effort, leaving only a handful making their final stand to safeguard the council members inside. You will determine the composition of both the attackers and the defenders; consult the 'Encounter: Defend the Hall!' section for details on how to do so.", "It takes the characters only a few minutes to reach the entrance to the Hall of Memories from the site of the previous encounter. Upon arrival, the Merchant Lords accompanying them take refuge inside the nearby buildings, leaving the characters to confront the enemies attacking the hall. Once the attackers are dealt with, the Merchant Lords will rejoin the party and proceed into the Hall of Memories.", @@ -29554,6 +30163,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Hall of Memories", + "page": 313, "entries": [ "The remaining members of the War Council have assembled in a special chamber within the Hall of Memories, where the Merchant Lords have created a beautiful memorial to honor the fallen. Presently, the Merchant Lords tremble in fear of the sounds of battle that echo outside, and are visibly relieved when they see that the characters have saved them.", "As the characters enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", @@ -29564,16 +30174,16 @@ ] }, "The sarcophagi are empty as they are meant to be symbolic. Tensions run high among those in the chamber, who fear they live on borrowed time.", - "{@b The attendees include:} {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014{@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and fourteen of the thirty Merchant Lords. The attendance of the Sultana and the remaining sixteen Merchant Lords depends on how events unfolded in the encounter '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SoD|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.' The roles of all members of the council are detailed in {@adventure War Council|SoD|11|War Council} at the beginning of the chapter.", + "{@b The attendees include:} {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom}\u2014{@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom}, and fourteen of the thirty Merchant Lords. The attendance of the Sultana and the remaining sixteen Merchant Lords depends on how events unfolded in the encounter '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.' The roles of all members of the council are detailed in {@adventure War Council|SandsOfDoom|11|War Council} at the beginning of the chapter.", "As turmoil raged outside, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} stood here to guard the Merchant Lords. Unable to contact {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, he has been left in the dark regarding the events unfolding in the city and urgently demands that the party share what they know.", "Both the characters and any NPC traveling with them will likely seek to confront the council with questions regarding the presence of a traitor in the city. The rest of this section covers all the relevant details you need in order to address the matter.", - "For details regarding the council meeting itself, and the strategies at play to bring about an end to the war, refer to {@adventure The Final Council|SoD|11|The Final Council}.", + "For details regarding the council meeting itself, and the strategies at play to bring about an end to the war, refer to {@adventure The Final Council|SandsOfDoom|11|The Final Council}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Traitor Among Us", "entries": [ "Both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} and all the Merchant Lords are oblivious to the presence of a traitor and react with disbelief and confusion when the matter is brought up. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom}, accustomed to the intrigue of Hell's politics, is unbothered by the revelation and even relishes the chance to witness the ensuing drama. While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} suspected that a traitor was behind the detonations that breached the city walls, he never anticipated they would wield the power to create the destruction the characters describe, and claims to have no knowledge in the matter.", - "When discussed, all at the council agree that nobody in the city, aside from {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and perhaps the devils at the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}, should be able to wield this level of arcane power. None of them initially suspect {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, as the rules and powers governing noble genies are not common knowledge, and he has never demonstrated such power in their presence." + "When discussed, all at the council agree that nobody in the city, aside from {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and perhaps the devils at the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}, should be able to wield this level of arcane power. None of them initially suspect {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, as the rules and powers governing noble genies are not common knowledge, and he has never demonstrated such power in their presence." ] }, { @@ -29614,7 +30224,7 @@ "name": "Suspicious Bag", "entries": [ "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} holds a bag containing five small tokens resembling coins, each marked with the image of two sphinxes backto-back. These tokens operate as {@item Sending Stones|XDMG}, but their magic permits the user to communicate with the paired recipient for 1 minute, rather than be limited to 25-words. The tokens these coins are paired to are held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} has already used three out of the five tokens for the day, doing so in order to leak information over to the Pharaoh.", - "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} received the bag and tokens from {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}. The bag is magically enchanted to shield its contents from being detected by Divination spells, though it does nothing to protect the bag itself. If the characters previously encountered {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} during the '{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}' Creature Encounter in the Wasteland, they are likely to recognize the coins as Anubian {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} when they see them.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} received the bag and tokens from {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}. The bag is magically enchanted to shield its contents from being detected by Divination spells, though it does nothing to protect the bag itself. If the characters previously encountered {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} during the '{@adventure Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom|6|Lord Ammu}' Creature Encounter in the Wasteland, they are likely to recognize the coins as Anubian {@item Sending Stones|XDMG} when they see them.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Message to Lord Ammu", @@ -29637,9 +30247,10 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Battlemap", + "page": 314, "entries": [ "Refer to the 'Hall of Memories' battlemap below. Position all characters and NPCs as you wish, according to where they would have been situated before the battle began.", - "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will join the battle on the side of the characters. Meanwhile, both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Priest|XMM}) and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} (a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}) and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom} (an {@creature Incubus|XMM})\u2014are prohibited by law from interfering, so they silently observe from the sidelines. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The Merchant Lords ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) are non-combatants and keep their distance from the melee.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom}, if present, will join the battle on the side of the characters. Meanwhile, both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom} ({@creature Priest|XMM}) and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom} (a {@creature Bone Devil|XMM}) and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom} (an {@creature Incubus|XMM})\u2014are prohibited by law from interfering, so they silently observe from the sidelines. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The Merchant Lords ({@creature Commoner|XMM|Commoners}) are non-combatants and keep their distance from the melee.", { "type": "gallery", "images": [ @@ -29672,7 +30283,7 @@ "name": "Reinforcements", "entries": [ "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is absent, the characters gain {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}. If {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} is absent, they gain {@b 1 Reinforcement Point}. These reinforcements enter the battlefield at the start of the second round of combat.", - "The defenders that the characters chose with their Reinforcement Points for the '{@adventure Defend the Hall!|SoD|11|Burning Boulevard}' encounter will arrive to assist in this encounter 1 minute after it starts." + "The defenders that the characters chose with their Reinforcement Points for the '{@adventure Defend the Hall!|SandsOfDoom|11|Burning Boulevard}' encounter will arrive to assist in this encounter 1 minute after it starts." ] } ] @@ -29691,14 +30302,14 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} can summon and activate {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}, a legendary {@item Dancing Sword|XDMG} ({@item Greatsword|XPHB}), as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}. This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}'s choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking {@damage 5d6} Fire damage and {@damage 5d6} Radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.", "When it is an {@creature Efreeti|XMM} that commands the sword as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} makes two attacks instead of one. Regardless of who commands it, however, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} always deals an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a hit. {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} does not deal this Fire damage when wielded as a regular weapon.", - "{@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} is a curved sword with a bifurcated silver blade. Its surface is engraved in {@language Primordial|XPHB} (Igni) with: \"{@i There is no hero but Ziba, no sword but Zulfiqar.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} stole the famous blade from {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ages ago (see '{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}' on {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14})." + "{@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar} is a curved sword with a bifurcated silver blade. Its surface is engraved in {@language Primordial|XPHB} (Igni) with: \"{@i There is no hero but Ziba, no sword but Zulfiqar.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} stole the famous blade from {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} ages ago (see '{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}' on {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|14})." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Gateway to Fire", "entries": [ - "On his first turn of combat, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses his last {@spell Wish|XPHB} as an action to replicate the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, creating a portal into the {@book Plane of Fire|XDMG|5|Elemental Plane of Fire} in a location of your choice. Refer to {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14} for rules on casting wishes in combat, as the casting of the wish can be interrupted.", + "On his first turn of combat, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} uses his last {@spell Wish|XPHB} as an action to replicate the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, creating a portal into the {@book Plane of Fire|XDMG|5|Elemental Plane of Fire} in a location of your choice. Refer to {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|14} for rules on casting wishes in combat, as the casting of the wish can be interrupted.", "As soon as the portal is opened, a {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} steps through to aid {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} in battle. The portal remains open for 1 minute and cannot be dispelled. While the portal is active, roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each round to determine what emerges from it: another {@creature Fire Giant|XMM} (1), a {@creature Young Remorhaz|XMM} (2), a {@creature Salamander|XMM} (3), or a {@creature Fire Elemental|XMM} (4). These enemies prioritize targeting and killing the Merchant Lords.", "After the portal is opened, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} spends the rest of his turns attempting to stay alive (using the {@action Dodge|XPHB} action if needed) while using his {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB|Bonus Actions} to control {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom|Zulfiqar}." ] @@ -29733,8 +30344,8 @@ "name": "Battlemap", "entries": [ "The layout and instructions for the battlemap of this encounter is the same as for the fight against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}.", - "Both {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and his cat familiar, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, assume their true fiendish forms before they attack. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death, knowing his body will reform in the lower planes upon his defeat, and far too proud to ever surrender.", - "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s goal is to kill the characters and at least half of the Merchant Lords. If successful, he will compel the remaining Merchant Lords to elect him supreme ruler of Al'Kirat. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} seek cover and avoid becoming entangled in the battle; any other ally present joins the fight against the Vizier." + "Both {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and his cat familiar, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, assume their true fiendish forms before they attack. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} fights to the death, knowing his body will reform in the lower planes upon his defeat, and far too proud to ever surrender.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid}'s goal is to kill the characters and at least half of the Merchant Lords. If successful, he will compel the remaining Merchant Lords to elect him supreme ruler of Al'Kirat. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} seek cover and avoid becoming entangled in the battle; any other ally present joins the fight against the Vizier." ] }, { @@ -29749,7 +30360,7 @@ "name": "Morgiana", "entries": [ "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} uses a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on his first turn of combat to summon {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom}, provided she is still alive. She then magically appears from the shadows, her eyes glazed over and the slave mark on her forehead glowing a blazing, bleeding red. Now under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}) is forced to fight the characters at the will of the Vizier.", - "Refer to the '{@adventure Slave Mark|SoD|1|Morgiana}' section of her entry. If the slave mark is suppressed, such as through a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is slain, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} realizes that she will die as soon as the suppression ends. Seeing as the Vizier is the only one with the knowledge on how to remove or neutralize the mark, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} resigns herself to her fate. She shares all she knows about the Vizier and tearfully bids farewell to the characters. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or a method to permanently suppress the mark can save her now." + "Refer to the '{@adventure Slave Mark|SandsOfDoom|1|Morgiana}' section of her entry. If the slave mark is suppressed, such as through a {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} spell ({@dc 17}), and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is slain, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} realizes that she will die as soon as the suppression ends. Seeing as the Vizier is the only one with the knowledge on how to remove or neutralize the mark, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} resigns herself to her fate. She shares all she knows about the Vizier and tearfully bids farewell to the characters. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell or a method to permanently suppress the mark can save her now." ] } ] @@ -29779,7 +30390,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Future Rewards", "entries": [ - "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this phase of the siege. This will determine the level of support the characters receive later for their confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SoD|11|The Final Council})." + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this phase of the siege. This will determine the level of support the characters receive later for their confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SandsOfDoom|11|The Final Council})." ] } ] @@ -29791,6 +30402,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "End of the Siege", + "page": 316, "entries": [ "Wounded and exhausted, the characters and the remaining members of the council converge outside the Hall of Memories, just beyond the wreckage of the building. Before long, civilians gather in droves around them to offer food and water, comfort the grieving, and tend to the injured.", "This marks the lowest emotional point in the siege, the moment when all hope seems lost, just before the tide turns. As the citizens do their best to support the characters in whatever way they can, take your time to establish the atmosphere as one of grim perseverance in the face of doom. Orphaned children step forward to clean their armor, humans bow and pray to long-forgotten gods to bless them, and women wash the party's bruises with wet washcloths.", @@ -29799,6 +30411,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "A Herald of Hope", + "page": 316, "entries": [ "When you are ready to present this legendary bird, read the following aloud:", { @@ -29808,61 +30421,62 @@ "High above, the smoke parts to reveal a beautiful sight: a colossal bird soaring gracefully through the azure sky. Its feathers gleam in every color of the rainbow, while glittering sparks dance with each flap of its wings. \"{@i It's the Simurgh! Look, Mom! The Simurgh!}\" children shout, leaning out of windows to catch sight of the legendary bird from their bedtime stories. As the Simurgh glides overhead, its sparkling feathers fall from the sky, like celestial stars drifting gently down to the city below." ] }, - "This is the Simurgh, a bird of myth and legend, believed to appear in the wake of great tragedies to grant second chances to those who have earned them. For the purposes of this appearance, it uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM} but does not engage in combat and always vanishes shortly after it arrives." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Feathers of the Simurgh", - "entries": [ - "Feathers from the gargantuan bird descend upon the city, drifting deliberately towards those worthy to receive them. These feathers land softly in the hands of some, are caught in the air by others, and gently fall upon the corpses of a precious few. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} (see its entry in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10|Feather of the Simurgh}) brings luck and vitality to the living, while rekindling the fire of life into the dead.", - "Any creature that catches a feather before it touches the ground, or has a feather land upon their body, {@b gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. If the creature is dead when it lands on them, the feather bursts into a radiant kaleidoscope of colors, restoring the creature to life as if affected by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. The restored creature also then gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. When restored to life by a feather that has yet to touch the ground or be first caught by another, the restored creature suffers none of the penalties to Attack Rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or Ability Checks normally caused by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} cannot restore life to a creature that has already been revived once before.", + "This is the Simurgh, a bird of myth and legend, believed to appear in the wake of great tragedies to grant second chances to those who have earned them. For the purposes of this appearance, it uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|XMM} but does not engage in combat and always vanishes shortly after it arrives.", { "type": "entries", + "name": "Feathers of the Simurgh", "entries": [ + "Feathers from the gargantuan bird descend upon the city, drifting deliberately towards those worthy to receive them. These feathers land softly in the hands of some, are caught in the air by others, and gently fall upon the corpses of a precious few. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} (see its entry in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10|Feather of the Simurgh}) brings luck and vitality to the living, while rekindling the fire of life into the dead.", + "Any creature that catches a feather before it touches the ground, or has a feather land upon their body, {@b gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. If the creature is dead when it lands on them, the feather bursts into a radiant kaleidoscope of colors, restoring the creature to life as if affected by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. The restored creature also then gains the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB}. When restored to life by a feather that has yet to touch the ground or be first caught by another, the restored creature suffers none of the penalties to Attack Rolls, {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|Saving Throws}, or Ability Checks normally caused by the {@spell Resurrection|XPHB} spell. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} cannot restore life to a creature that has already been revived once before.", { "type": "entries", - "name": "Player Characters", - "entries": [ - "Every player character is destined to have a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} land gently upon their body. Even if they are indoors, fate finds a way to ensure the feathers reach them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "NPCs", "entries": [ - "The Kirati scramble to gather as many of the few feathers as they can. While some keep the feathers for their loved ones and others hoard them for profit, most decide to share them with the fallen. For each friendly named NPC that died in the siege, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a roll of 1, the NPC is blessed by fate, and is brought back to life as a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} lands upon their body. If the NPC is an ally of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, she makes certain they receives a feather.", - "To obtain an extra feather, the characters can attempt to persuade one of the fortunate Kirati who caught one. Doing so requires a {@dc 20} ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check and an offer of at least 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to trade for it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anubians", - "entries": [ - "True to legend, the Simurgh does indeed grant second chances\u2014but only to those never granted one before. Its feathers cannot breathe life into those who have already been revived once. As such, the miraculous arrival of the bird offers little to aid the Anubians, whose lives were already saved once by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Every player character is destined to have a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} land gently upon their body. Even if they are indoors, fate finds a way to ensure the feathers reach them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPCs", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati scramble to gather as many of the few feathers as they can. While some keep the feathers for their loved ones and others hoard them for profit, most decide to share them with the fallen. For each friendly named NPC that died in the siege, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a roll of 1, the NPC is blessed by fate, and is brought back to life as a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom} lands upon their body. If the NPC is an ally of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, she makes certain they receives a feather.", + "To obtain an extra feather, the characters can attempt to persuade one of the fortunate Kirati who caught one. Doing so requires a {@dc 20} ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check and an offer of at least 1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} to trade for it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "True to legend, the Simurgh does indeed grant second chances\u2014but only to those never granted one before. Its feathers cannot breathe life into those who have already been revived once. As such, the miraculous arrival of the bird offers little to aid the Anubians, whose lives were already saved once by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}." + ] + } ] } ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The Simurgh, like a fleeting mirage, vanishes into the horizon as swiftly as it arrives. The colossal bird is last seen flying in the direction of O'grila\u2014a once beautiful land now torn to ruin, lacking in both hope and second chances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The feathers of the Simurgh grant all player characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] } ] }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fate of the Simurgh", - "entries": [ - "The Simurgh, like a fleeting mirage, vanishes into the horizon as swiftly as it arrives. The colossal bird is last seen flying in the direction of O'grila\u2014a once beautiful land now torn to ruin, lacking in both hope and second chances." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Long Rest", - "entries": [ - "The feathers of the Simurgh grant all player characters the benefits of a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, { "type": "section", "name": "The Final Council", + "page": 317, "entries": [ "The characters and the War Council convene near the ruined Hall of Memories, encircled by the throngs of civilians and soldiers who have gathered nearby. With the miraculous appearance of the Simurgh, hope rises like the light of dawn that now illuminates the city.", "This is the final meeting that will decide the fate of Al'Kirat. Under the weight of this realization, all eyes turn to the characters for a plan, the heroes who alone possess the power to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and save the city.", @@ -29871,7 +30485,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Heroes Forward", "entries": [ - "Convey to the players that the time to sit back and defend has passed. To save Al'Kirat, they must take the initiative and find a way into the {@adventure Ember Ring|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} head-on.", + "Convey to the players that the time to sit back and defend has passed. To save Al'Kirat, they must take the initiative and find a way into the {@adventure Ember Ring|SandsOfDoom|11|The Ember Ring} to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} head-on.", "Give the characters as much time as they need to strategize and form a plan. Once they are ready, let them step forward to present their plan, both to the Merchant Council and the growing crowd of gathered citizens. Pressed to the brink, both the citizens and the council are prepared to rally behind nearly any plan the characters bring forward.", { "type": "entries", @@ -29897,9 +30511,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Unleash Devils", "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} has offered to summon a legion of devils to defend the city. The contract, drafted by {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, bears the signatures of several Arbiters and the Speaker of Truth. Now, it awaits only the signature of the council for the pact to the enacted.", + "The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} has offered to summon a legion of devils to defend the city. The contract, drafted by {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom}, bears the signatures of several Arbiters and the Speaker of Truth. Now, it awaits only the signature of the council for the pact to the enacted.", "According to the contract, the Church has agreed to summon 999 devils, composed of 666 {@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} and 333 {@creature Spined Devil|XMM|Spined Devils}. The infernal legion is commanded by an {@creature Erinyes|XMM} named {@creature Diabolica|SandsOfDoom}. The devils would be contractually obligated to defend the city until either the war ends or the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is destroyed.", - "As payment, the Church demands the right to operate outside the Temple of the Five Pointed Star but within the bounds of the city walls, where they could sell {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} to any willing to sign them. The contract states the devils can operate as such until they successfully claim a total of 999 souls, one for each devil sent to fight for the city.", + "As payment, the Church demands the right to operate outside the Temple of the Five Pointed Star but within the bounds of the city walls, where they could sell {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts} to any willing to sign them. The contract states the devils can operate as such until they successfully claim a total of 999 souls, one for each devil sent to fight for the city.", "Once the council signs the contract, powerful devils will step beyond the confines of the Temple for the first time in Al'Kirat's history. With the help of the Arbiters and dozens of {@creature Imp|XMM|Imps}, the devils inscribe a colossal pentagram onto the ground in mortal blood willingly given, opening a portal to Hell itself. From this portal, the legion of devils pour forth.", "Joined by the characters and the Kirati army, the devils charge down Silk Street, surprising and overwhelming the Anubian defenses. As the devils spread through the Artisans' Quarter, drawing the gnolls into battle, the characters and their allies can seize the opportunity to break through the gates of the coliseum and challenge the Pharaoh.", { @@ -29913,7 +30527,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Developments", "entries": [ - "It will take 99 years for the devils to claim enough souls to fulfill the terms of the contract. They will primarily target humans, who are easiest to corrupt, and the poor, the most likely to undervalue the worth of their soul. Gradually, the Kirati will grow accustomed to their presence, and laws regulating their activity will diminish. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SoD|1|Church of Asmodeus} will expand its grounds and influence, with new temples being constructed\u2014some sanctioned, others hidden\u2014across the region." + "It will take 99 years for the devils to claim enough souls to fulfill the terms of the contract. They will primarily target humans, who are easiest to corrupt, and the poor, the most likely to undervalue the worth of their soul. Gradually, the Kirati will grow accustomed to their presence, and laws regulating their activity will diminish. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom|1|Church of Asmodeus} will expand its grounds and influence, with new temples being constructed\u2014some sanctioned, others hidden\u2014across the region." ] } ] @@ -29922,13 +30536,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Free the Slaves", "entries": [ - "A {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has rallied over 1,000 enslaved beastfolk into a small army (see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Beastfolk Revolt}). However, he refuses to act against the Anubians unless the council agrees to a contract ensuring their freedom after the war. With the Kirati army nearing collapse, the Anubians have shifted their attention away from the Slums, focusing instead on Silk Street and the Palace Quarter. This provides the beastfolk with a strategic opportunity to exploit the distraction and pierce the Anubian defenses.", + "A {@creature Minotaur|MM} [{@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM}] named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} has rallied over 1,000 enslaved beastfolk into a small army (see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom|11|Beastfolk Revolt}). However, he refuses to act against the Anubians unless the council agrees to a contract ensuring their freedom after the war. With the Kirati army nearing collapse, the Anubians have shifted their attention away from the Slums, focusing instead on Silk Street and the Palace Quarter. This provides the beastfolk with a strategic opportunity to exploit the distraction and pierce the Anubian defenses.", "The council can be convinced to free all the slaves, and even abolish the practice, in exchange for the support of the beastfolk. In this case, a contract is signed and delivered to {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom}, allowing the characters and a small team of elite soldiers to join the beastfolk's charge. The coordinated assault breaks into the Artisans' Quarter, allowing the beastfolk to scatter across the district and pincer the Anubian armies. With the Anubian army in disarray, the characters and their allies can enter the coliseum and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Who Recommends", "entries": [ - "For years, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} championed for the liberation of the enslaved, though she had neither the votes nor the leverage to see it come to fruition\u2014until now. She approaches the characters and recommends this course of action. If the party encountered {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} earlier in this {@adventure chapter|SoD|11|A City Under Siege}, his beastfolk envoys stand ready to also recommend this path." + "For years, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} championed for the liberation of the enslaved, though she had neither the votes nor the leverage to see it come to fruition\u2014until now. She approaches the characters and recommends this course of action. If the party encountered {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom} earlier in this {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom|11|A City Under Siege}, his beastfolk envoys stand ready to also recommend this path." ] } ] @@ -29965,7 +30579,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Why Would Ammu Agree to Parley?", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors an unspoken fear: that the characters might abandon the war and flee, taking the priceless {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} with them\u2014far beyond his reach. Any attempt by the characters to parley with Ammu means they would\u2014willingly\u2014be bringing all those relics back to him, an offer too good for him to refuse." + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} harbors an unspoken fear: that the characters might abandon the war and flee, taking the priceless {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} with them\u2014far beyond his reach. Any attempt by the characters to parley with Ammu means they would\u2014willingly\u2014be bringing all those relics back to him, an offer too good for him to refuse." ] } ] @@ -29976,8 +30590,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Support for the Characters", "entries": [ - "Before the characters embark on their final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Merchant Lords spare no expense in ensuring they are well-equipped. Crates brimming with supplies and equipment are presented to the party, and to all ready to fight the Pharaoh. The level of support they receive depends on how many Merchant Lords they managed to save during the '{@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege}' phase of the chapter.", - "The characters receive 1,000 Treasure Points for every Merchant Lord that survived the night, plus an additional 10,000 Treasure Points if {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} survived. These points can be spent as if they were gold (1 Treasure Point = 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}) to obtain any magical item listed in {@adventure Appendix E|SoD|14}. Unspent Treasure Points are wasted and not turned to gold." + "Before the characters embark on their final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the Merchant Lords spare no expense in ensuring they are well-equipped. Crates brimming with supplies and equipment are presented to the party, and to all ready to fight the Pharaoh. The level of support they receive depends on how many Merchant Lords they managed to save during the '{@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom|11|Night of the Siege}' phase of the chapter.", + "The characters receive 1,000 Treasure Points for every Merchant Lord that survived the night, plus an additional 10,000 Treasure Points if {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom} survived. These points can be spent as if they were gold (1 Treasure Point = 1 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Piece}) to obtain any magical item listed in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|14}. Unspent Treasure Points are wasted and not turned to gold." ] } ] @@ -29985,6 +30599,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "The Ember Ring", + "page": 318, "entries": [ "The coliseum is the largest building in the Artisans' Quarter, located at the eastern end of Silk Street. After seizing control of the district, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} chose the coliseum as his command center, and has since used it to oversee the war, hold court, and exact punishment on prisoners of war. The characters must rally their forces and confront the Pharaoh here to put an end to the siege.", "While the area immediately surrounding the coliseum is relatively well-defended, any army the characters muster that reaches this far should be able to surprise and overwhelm those defenders with ease. However, the majority of this force will need to remain behind to secure the perimeter and hold off enemy reinforcements while the characters and a small contingent of soldiers and allies confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}.", @@ -29993,7 +30608,7 @@ "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", "entries": [ "The players have {@b 10 Reinforcement Points} they can spend on allies to aid them for the final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Depending on how the characters arrive at the coliseum and what narratively fits the best, these allies may either accompany the party from the onset or arrive at a moment of your choice during the battle.", - "Depending on the choices the characters made during the siege, Special Enemies may appear during their fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see the '{@adventure Special Enemies|SoD|11|Special Enemies}' section). For each Special Enemy the party must face alongside the Pharaoh, the players are granted an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} to spend. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar-Al-Fajr} grant {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} instead." + "Depending on the choices the characters made during the siege, Special Enemies may appear during their fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} (see the '{@adventure Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom|11|Special Enemies}' section). For each Special Enemy the party must face alongside the Pharaoh, the players are granted an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} to spend. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom|Yasar-Al-Fajr} grant {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} instead." ] }, { @@ -30024,7 +30639,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "1a. Central Platform", "entries": [ - "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, who was captured in the '{@adventure Blaze of Fire|SoD|11|Yasar's Gambit}' event, is bound by two chains on the central platform. Each chain secures his wrist to a 400 pound iron block, which can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@dc 20} Strength check made with a weapon or tool capable of severing the binds.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, who was captured in the '{@adventure Blaze of Fire|SandsOfDoom|11|Yasar's Gambit}' event, is bound by two chains on the central platform. Each chain secures his wrist to a 400 pound iron block, which can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or a {@dc 20} Strength check made with a weapon or tool capable of severing the binds.", "His shredded clothing exposes deep, bleeding lacerations across his back, the result of the severe whippings he has endured at the hands of the Anubians.", "Any player character or important NPC that is captured by the Anubians will likewise be chained beside {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos}, and subjected to the same cruel punishment.", "If the characters free him, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom|Kairos} aids the party in their battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|}. He currently has 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} remaining, has no Weapons or Armor (any soldier can provide him with a Weapon), and has two levels of {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}." @@ -30034,7 +30649,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "1b. Prisoner Pit", "entries": [ - "Imprisoned within the pallisade are four {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}. To rescue them, they must either be hoisted out or broken free by destroying the pallisade (50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "Imprisoned within the pallisade are four {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|11|Kirati Soldiers}. To rescue them, they must either be hoisted out or broken free by destroying the pallisade (50 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", "When freed, the players may decide whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics}. These soldiers have no weapons with which to fight. They must first reach the armory (area 5) to equip themselves, before they join the characters in the battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." ] } @@ -30061,13 +30676,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "3. Dragon Roost", "entries": [ - "The southern overlook serves as the momentary lair of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}) and the mother of the brood assaulting Al'Kirat. Her roost is lined with pillars of hardened salt imported from the Fanged Mountains, which lowers the humidity of her lair and makes her stay more pleasant. Strewn across the area are the bones of captured tieflings, offered to the dragon as prey.", + "The southern overlook serves as the momentary lair of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}) and the mother of the brood assaulting Al'Kirat. Her roost is lined with pillars of hardened salt imported from the Fanged Mountains, which lowers the humidity of her lair and makes her stay more pleasant. Strewn across the area are the bones of captured tieflings, offered to the dragon as prey.", "{@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is under the thrall of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}, which {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} wields to control her.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Mind Control", "entries": [ - "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} allows {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to exert control over {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} as if she was affected by a permanent {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. He is unable to dominate another creature in this way until {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or he dispels the effect on her. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only issue commands to {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} while holding the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}; otherwise, she stands in place and defends herself. The domination ends if either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} or {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} allows {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to exert control over {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} as if she was affected by a permanent {@spell Dominate Monster|XPHB} spell. He is unable to dominate another creature in this way until {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is either killed or he dispels the effect on her. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only issue commands to {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} while holding the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}; otherwise, she stands in place and defends herself. The domination ends if either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} or {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", "If {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} is somehow freed from her mind control, she turns against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and battles him to the death. Afterward, she takes her consort\u2014{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom} (if he still lives)\u2014 and her brood, and returns to the Fanged Mountains." ] } @@ -30084,7 +30699,7 @@ "name": "Throne of Kings", "entries": [ "The Throne of Kings is a golden platform with a short staircase that leads to a gleaming golden throne, where the Pharaoh presides. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms the light of the sun into an otherworldly red glow that surrounds the Pharaoh like a fiery halo when he sits on the throne.", - "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect that affects the throne and a 10-foot radius around it. {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are unaffected by this field. If the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is hit by the special bite attack of a fang dragon, it is dispelled for 24 hours." + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect that affects the throne and a 10-foot radius around it. {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} are unaffected by this field. If the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is hit by the special bite attack of a fang dragon, it is dispelled for 24 hours." ] } ] @@ -30099,7 +30714,7 @@ "name": "Wooden Cages", "entries": [ "Two large wooden cages stand in the room. One holds four captive Kirati Soldiers, while the other secures valuable items or magical equipment (see 'Treasure'). The cages can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|XPHB} or broken open (30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, 15 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to Psychic and Poison damage).", - "If the soldiers are freed, the players can choose whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} (see {@adventure page 292|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}). They immediately arm themselves with weapons and armor from the armory and rally to fight alongside the party against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." + "If the soldiers are freed, the players can choose whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Kirati Clerics} (see {@adventure page 292|SandsOfDoom|11|Kirati Soldiers}). They immediately arm themselves with weapons and armor from the armory and rally to fight alongside the party against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}." ] }, { @@ -30184,7 +30799,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Special Enemies", "entries": [ - "All the Special Enemies that clashed against the characters during the siege, and survived, are here (except for {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}). These villains do not have the aid of any of their minions and they assist {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in combat. See {@adventure Encounter Reinforcements|SoD|11|The Ember Ring} to see how many extra Reinforcement Points the party gets for each villain.", + "All the Special Enemies that clashed against the characters during the siege, and survived, are here (except for {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}). These villains do not have the aid of any of their minions and they assist {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} in combat. See {@adventure Encounter Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom|11|The Ember Ring} to see how many extra Reinforcement Points the party gets for each villain.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", @@ -30208,7 +30823,7 @@ "name": "Encounter: The Last Pharaoh", "entries": [ "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} unleashes {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} upon the party while using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} to command {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} into battle. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom} targets the strongest enemies it can see, while {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom} focuses on attacking spellcasters and breaking their spells. The eight {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers} on the galleries work together to fire the four ballistae against the party, while the four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|Packs of Anubians} remain at their Pharaoh's side\u2014attacking enemies from range until forced into melee.", - "For Ammu in this encounter, use the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}' statistics found in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays seated on the Throne of Kings while casting {@spell Heal|XPHB} and {@spell Harm|XPHB} spells. He remains there unless forcefully moved or the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is broken. Ammu makes a deliberate effort to target the wielder of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} whenever possible.", + "For Ammu in this encounter, use the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom}' statistics found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} stays seated on the Throne of Kings while casting {@spell Heal|XPHB} and {@spell Harm|XPHB} spells. He remains there unless forcefully moved or the {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} is broken. Ammu makes a deliberate effort to target the wielder of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} whenever possible.", "By this point, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has received countless reports regarding the party and their strategies. He uses this knowledge to plan ahead whenever possible, and uses his Power Word: Forbiddance reaction to counter them.", { "type": "entries", @@ -30226,15 +30841,15 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Divine Intervention", "entries": [ - "At the start of a round of your choice, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} feels he has nearly lost the battle, he channels the celestial authority of his divine lineage to rend open a gateway into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} then beseeches Anubis, patron of the Anubian Empire, to intercede. When the time comes to narrate this event, read the following:", + "At the start of a round of your choice, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} feels he has nearly lost the battle, he channels the celestial authority of his divine lineage to rend open a gateway into the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} then beseeches Anubis, patron of the Anubian Empire, to intercede. When the time comes to narrate this event, read the following:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", "entries": [ "Golden blood seeps from Ammu's wounds, shimmering as he raises his clawed hand skyward. \"{@i Anubis! Hear your descendant! Through the blood we share, I claim the right to demand your divine intervention! Anubis, by my authority, I summon you!}\" At his command, the sky tears open, revealing a portal to a vast, purple cosmos. Streams of golden energy then pour from the portal into the Pharaoh, cloaking him in radiant light and a great surge of power. In response to the opening of the portal, all the red sand in and around the coliseum begins to rise, drawn upwards in swirling pillars, as if reaching towards the rift in the sky." ] }, - "The towers of red sand are a manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, yearning to pierce the veil of the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, drawn by the wellspring of life found within. The sand piles higher with each passing moment, but it will fall short of reaching the portal, as Anubis will close it at the end of the round.", - "Divine energies cascade down from the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} towards {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu}. {@b {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} gains 100 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}} and, while the portal remains open, {@b has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage.}", + "The towers of red sand are a manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}, yearning to pierce the veil of the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}, drawn by the wellspring of life found within. The sand piles higher with each passing moment, but it will fall short of reaching the portal, as Anubis will close it at the end of the round.", + "Divine energies cascade down from the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat} towards {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu}. {@b {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Ammu} gains 100 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB}} and, while the portal remains open, {@b has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immunity} to all damage.}", { "type": "entries", "name": "Portal Closes", @@ -30248,7 +30863,7 @@ "As the rift begins to close and Anubis slowly fades into the cosmos from whence it came, the world's vibrancy and sounds begin to return. However, before vanishing completely, the Aru fixes his gaze upon you and your companions, his voice echoing within you like lightning in your soul: \"{@i This child of mine has broken our laws and endangered the Duaat. Reap his soul so that I may judge him.}\"" ] }, - "As the portal to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} closes, the towers of red sand crumble like rain onto the coliseum, blanketing the floor of the arena completely in dunes." + "As the portal to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat} closes, the towers of red sand crumble like rain onto the coliseum, blanketing the floor of the arena completely in dunes." ] }, { @@ -30278,22 +30893,22 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Defeating Lord Ammu", "entries": [ - "Whenever {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SoD|14}) will glimmer and restore him back to life shortly thereafter. As a result, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only be defeated if he is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} while no longer attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} or after the Ankh is destroyed.", + "Whenever {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom|14}) will glimmer and restore him back to life shortly thereafter. As a result, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} can only be defeated if he is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} while no longer attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} or after the Ankh is destroyed.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", "entries": [ "This path requires the characters to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}.", "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can only be destroyed while {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. While Ammu is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the creature wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} must make an attack targeting the Ankh while within 5 feet of it ({@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} 20); if successful, the spear pierces the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} and destroys it.", - "While the majority of the Ankh's divine essence is absorbed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, its destruction unleashes rippling surges of Heka in all directions, concentrating in those who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} nearby. Creatures wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 300 feet absorb the powerful Heka and have all of their Ability Scores increased by 2, up to a maximum of 30." + "While the majority of the Ankh's divine essence is absorbed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, its destruction unleashes rippling surges of Heka in all directions, concentrating in those who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} nearby. Creatures wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} within 300 feet absorb the powerful Heka and have all of their Ability Scores increased by 2, up to a maximum of 30." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "This path requires the characters to transfer the attunement of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child, done by performing the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}.", - "To enact the rite, an Aru (or {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, must recite its verses for 1 collective minute (10 rounds) while both {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Divine Child remain within 300 feet. The Pharaoh, in his current corrupted state, does not flee. To finalize the transfer of authority, five living creatures wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} must be present and give their approval by the end of the recitation (no action required).", + "This path requires the characters to transfer the attunement of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child, done by performing the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of Benevolence}.", + "To enact the rite, an Aru (or {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom}, must recite its verses for 1 collective minute (10 rounds) while both {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Divine Child remain within 300 feet. The Pharaoh, in his current corrupted state, does not flee. To finalize the transfer of authority, five living creatures wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} must be present and give their approval by the end of the recitation (no action required).", "Once the rite is completed, attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} passes from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child." ] }, @@ -30301,7 +30916,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", "entries": [ - "This path requires the characters to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, sever the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}' control over his body, and then use the Ankh to bring him back to life. At this stage of the battle, the characters will only focus on the first step.", + "This path requires the characters to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, sever the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}' control over his body, and then use the Ankh to bring him back to life. At this stage of the battle, the characters will only focus on the first step.", "While {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is at 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell must be cast to forcibly unattune him from the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}.", "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} radiates incredible energy, granting even those not attuned to it limited access to its power. While holding the unattuned relic, a creature can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} to cast the {@spell Heal|XPHB} spell without expending a spell slot." ] @@ -30314,7 +30929,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Encounter: Will of the Sands", "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has embedded itself so deeply within {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, that the great power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} was the sole barrier preventing him from becoming its complete puppet. When the Ankh is either destroyed or forcibly unattuned from Ammu, the Will is finally able to seize control. If {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is still alive by this point, such as if the party performed the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} quickly claims his life by taking over his body.", + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} has embedded itself so deeply within {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, that the great power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} was the sole barrier preventing him from becoming its complete puppet. When the Ankh is either destroyed or forcibly unattuned from Ammu, the Will is finally able to seize control. If {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is still alive by this point, such as if the party performed the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of Benevolence}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} quickly claims his life by taking over his body.", "When you are prepared to begin the second phase of this encounter, narrate the following aloud:", { "type": "insetReadaloud", @@ -30323,8 +30938,8 @@ "From the churning dune around you, two colossal claws and a gnoll-like face are formed from the red sand, each mimicking the Pharaoh's motions. The jaw made of sand then envelops the body, and links with it through a stream of sand, before it greedily drinks his divine blood through the link. Another horrifying scream emanates from the moving corpse as the sand claws lash out erratically, tearing into everything in their path with reckless ferocity." ] }, - "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} has seized full control over {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse, controlling him as it would a red-rust skeleton in the Wasteland. Moreover, it has begun feeding on his divine blood\u2014pure undiluted celestial lifeforce\u2014which is forging into the Will a nascent form of sentience. In its infantile state, the sentience lashes out indiscriminately at all creatures in the area while it guards the Pharaoh's corpse and continues to suckle upon his divine essence.", - "For this encounter, utilize the statistics '{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} retreats back into the Wasteland when the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} takes the Pharaoh's corpse with it as it retreats, unless its control over the cadaver is severed via a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell.", + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} has seized full control over {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse, controlling him as it would a red-rust skeleton in the Wasteland. Moreover, it has begun feeding on his divine blood\u2014pure undiluted celestial lifeforce\u2014which is forging into the Will a nascent form of sentience. In its infantile state, the sentience lashes out indiscriminately at all creatures in the area while it guards the Pharaoh's corpse and continues to suckle upon his divine essence.", + "For this encounter, utilize the statistics '{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom}' detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} retreats back into the Wasteland when the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} takes the Pharaoh's corpse with it as it retreats, unless its control over the cadaver is severed via a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell.", "The players gain an additional {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} to summon support. These reinforcements enter through the Ember Ring's main gate to aid the party.", { "type": "entries", @@ -30352,7 +30967,7 @@ } ] }, - "{@note If the characters try to imprison the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, their efforts will fail. The lamp will draw into itself an endless torrent of red sand, only to implode and deal 70 ({@damage 20d6}) Force damage to all creatures within 30 feet of the lamp and destroy it.}", + "{@note If the characters try to imprison the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, their efforts will fail. The lamp will draw into itself an endless torrent of red sand, only to implode and deal 70 ({@damage 20d6}) Force damage to all creatures within 30 feet of the lamp and destroy it.}", { "type": "entries", "name": "Fulfilling the Paths of Fate", @@ -30362,7 +30977,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", "entries": [ - "The Path of [Devotion] requires the characters to absorb {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. To fulfill the Path of [Devotion], the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must be struck directly with the spear at least once during this phase of the encounter. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} must then be forced to retreat by reducing the possessed body to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", + "The Path of [Devotion] requires the characters to absorb {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}. To fulfill the Path of [Devotion], the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} must be struck directly with the spear at least once during this phase of the encounter. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} must then be forced to retreat by reducing the possessed body to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", "{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom} is unable to use its Shift Essence special reaction for the remainder of the encounter once the possessed body is struck at least once with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, @@ -30370,7 +30985,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", "entries": [ - "The Path of [Benevolence] requires the characters to protect the Divine Child. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will attempt to claim the baby, drawn by their divine blood. To fulfill the Path of [Benevolence], the party must force the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} to retreat by reducing {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s possessed body down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, while ensuring the baby is neither harmed nor taken by the Will." + "The Path of [Benevolence] requires the characters to protect the Divine Child. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} will attempt to claim the baby, drawn by their divine blood. To fulfill the Path of [Benevolence], the party must force the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} to retreat by reducing {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s possessed body down to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, while ensuring the baby is neither harmed nor taken by the Will." ] }, { @@ -30390,6 +31005,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Ending Sands of Doom", + "page": 323, "entries": [ "Fulfilling any of the three Paths of Fate ends the Siege of Al'Kirat and saves the city, bringing the story of {@i Sands of Doom} to a close.", "When {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is defeated, the noble caste of gnolls found at the coliseum\u2014some of whom are his extended family\u2014are left at the mercy of the characters. Killing them would only fuel the conflict further, and potentially incite other Anubian clans to rally against Al'Kirat. As such, rather than execute them, the Kirati army chooses to take them hostage and leverage their captivity to negotiate a resolution to the war. Without {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the nobles hold the power to assume provisional control of the Empire and, conditional upon their release from captivity, they command a full retreat of their forces.", @@ -30428,7 +31044,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "The Red Slums", "entries": [ - "When the gateway to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} opened and the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} stirred within the city, a tidal wave of red sand surged into Al'Kirat. This sand pooled into the sunken ruins of the Slums, where the dead\u2014victims of the war\u2014lie buried beneath the Rust. There, they are cursed to rise again as tainted skeletons.", + "When the gateway to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat} opened and the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} stirred within the city, a tidal wave of red sand surged into Al'Kirat. This sand pooled into the sunken ruins of the Slums, where the dead\u2014victims of the war\u2014lie buried beneath the Rust. There, they are cursed to rise again as tainted skeletons.", "The combined weight of shattered masonry and red sand causes several sections of the Slums to collapse into the Syndicate tunnels hidden beneath the district. What remains is a fractured landscape of overlapping ground levels, linked by unstable bridges, crumbling passageways, and underground tunnels\u2014treacherous for all but those who learn to survive its dangers.", "The Slums is left a quarantined wasteland\u2014haunted and treacherous\u2014where agents of the Syndicate, beastfolk rebels, Anubian stragglers, and the restless dead move unchallenged. Each in control of a different sector of the chaotic district, fighting for dominance." ] @@ -30437,7 +31053,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Character Advancement", "entries": [ - "By defeating both {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the characters advance to 11th level." + "By defeating both {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}, the characters advance to 11th level." ] } ] @@ -30447,33 +31063,37 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Epilogue", + "page": 324, "entries": [ "Under the stewardship of the Anubian aristocracy, the war with Al'Kirat and O'grila will end, their armies will retreat back to the Ankhara, and their attention will turn instead towards the search for their buried cities and missing Aru. The Ankhara is transformed into the capital of a powerful yet isolationist nation of gnolls. Eastern O'grila becomes Anubia, while the western region will remain as O'grila but splinter into scattered and decentralized orc kingdoms.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 324, "entries": [ - "By striking at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, now that he is stripped of the Ankh's protection, the spear absorbs all the divine power contained within his blood. Unable to feed from this divine essence, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will gradually lose its new sentience and reverts to being the pervasive yet unseen curse of the Wasteland.", - "The destruction of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} dooms the Anubians. The light of the Aru, which had bestowed miraculous life upon those who rose during the Great Awakening, is now extinguished. As with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer merely manipulate them, but fully control them. For some, the dark indoctrination will take months; for others, years. Over time, the cursed sands will corrode their bones, staining them crimson and subjecting them to the same mindless domination the Will exerts over the red-rust skeletons. Manipulated by the Will, its corruptive sands will be brought willingly into the Ankhara, and the once-proud kingdom will fall once more.", - "Devoid of sentience, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will exert erratic and destructive control over its new gnoll armies. War will brew once more and each victim claimed will rise under the Will's influence, swelling the ever-growing horde. Then, when scarce life is left to claim, the horde will turn its sights on the Darakni at {@adventure The Wound|SoD|6|The Wound}, heralding the next chapter in {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s mysterious design. This is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s desired future, with a powerful yet mindless {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}." + "By striking at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s corpse with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, now that he is stripped of the Ankh's protection, the spear absorbs all the divine power contained within his blood. Unable to feed from this divine essence, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} will gradually lose its new sentience and reverts to being the pervasive yet unseen curse of the Wasteland.", + "The destruction of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} dooms the Anubians. The light of the Aru, which had bestowed miraculous life upon those who rose during the Great Awakening, is now extinguished. As with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer merely manipulate them, but fully control them. For some, the dark indoctrination will take months; for others, years. Over time, the cursed sands will corrode their bones, staining them crimson and subjecting them to the same mindless domination the Will exerts over the red-rust skeletons. Manipulated by the Will, its corruptive sands will be brought willingly into the Ankhara, and the once-proud kingdom will fall once more.", + "Devoid of sentience, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} will exert erratic and destructive control over its new gnoll armies. War will brew once more and each victim claimed will rise under the Will's influence, swelling the ever-growing horde. Then, when scarce life is left to claim, the horde will turn its sights on the Darakni at {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|6|The Wound}, heralding the next chapter in {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s mysterious design. This is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s desired future, with a powerful yet mindless {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 324, "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} withdraws deep into the Wasteland, vanishing with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s body to feast upon his divine blood. This act imbues the Will with a permanent sentience whose behavior and mannerisms resembles that of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Whether this new awareness simply mirrors the Pharaoh's, or signifies a fusion of the two beings, remains unclear. What is certain is that the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer be an unseen force of dread, but a fully realized entity, bound to the Wasteland for eternity\u2014conscious, intelligent, and highly dangerous.", - "The ascension of a new Pharaoh, validated by the reappearance of {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, brings an end to the assaults on Al'Kirat and O'grila by the Anubian Empire. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} continues to maintain the light of the Aru within the hearts of the risen Anubians, ensuring they retain their protection against the full control of the Will, yet never enough to curtail its subtle influence. Under this taint, the Anubians are driven to expand ever deeper into the Wasteland, placing them in conflict with the centaurs of the east. In war, both of their blood will spill, feeding the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} and granting it more dead to control.", - "Now fully conscious, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands} consolidates its skeletal legions within the {@adventure Sunken City of Anan'Thul|SoD|9}. From this stronghold, it spreads across the Wasteland, seeking lost Anubian cities whose locations are etched into its mind by the lingering imprint of Ammu. In every tomb it finds, the dead are slain anew and raised to serve. The army, now vast and unstoppable, will march north to {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, where it will clash with the Darakni and drive them back into the depths. Once victorious, the Will will claim the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|0|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} as its seat of power\u2014ushering in the next stage of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s plan. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} finds this future acceptable but imperfect, with a Will that serves her needs but cannot be controlled." + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} withdraws deep into the Wasteland, vanishing with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s body to feast upon his divine blood. This act imbues the Will with a permanent sentience whose behavior and mannerisms resembles that of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}. Whether this new awareness simply mirrors the Pharaoh's, or signifies a fusion of the two beings, remains unclear. What is certain is that the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer be an unseen force of dread, but a fully realized entity, bound to the Wasteland for eternity\u2014conscious, intelligent, and highly dangerous.", + "The ascension of a new Pharaoh, validated by the reappearance of {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, brings an end to the assaults on Al'Kirat and O'grila by the Anubian Empire. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} continues to maintain the light of the Aru within the hearts of the risen Anubians, ensuring they retain their protection against the full control of the Will, yet never enough to curtail its subtle influence. Under this taint, the Anubians are driven to expand ever deeper into the Wasteland, placing them in conflict with the centaurs of the east. In war, both of their blood will spill, feeding the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} and granting it more dead to control.", + "Now fully conscious, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands} consolidates its skeletal legions within the {@adventure Sunken City of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9}. From this stronghold, it spreads across the Wasteland, seeking lost Anubian cities whose locations are etched into its mind by the lingering imprint of Ammu. In every tomb it finds, the dead are slain anew and raised to serve. The army, now vast and unstoppable, will march north to {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|2|The Wound}, where it will clash with the Darakni and drive them back into the depths. Once victorious, the Will will claim the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom|0|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} as its seat of power\u2014ushering in the next stage of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s plan. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} finds this future acceptable but imperfect, with a Will that serves her needs but cannot be controlled." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 324, "entries": [ "The Pharaoh awakens from his coma several weeks after the siege, free at last from the grip of the Will. With a clear mind, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} opens communications with {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, and with his guidance, the Pharaoh uncovers the dark truth: {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} was responsible for the death of the Divine Child. Ammu shares this revelation with the Anubian populace and declares war on the elusive sphinx and her agents.", "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} embarks on a grand campaign to cleanse the Wasteland, meant to purge its corrupted sands, rediscover the buried cities of their ancient civilization, and search for the missing Aru. His campaign achieves remarkable success. Through the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}, dozens of miles of Wasteland are purified and several long-lost Anubian cities are unearthed with their citizens brought back to life. For years to come, the Pharaoh devotes his efforts to systematically remove any Rust that flows into Anubian cities and purge any trace of the Will's influence from his citizens.", - "The Pharaoh's campaign greatly diminishes the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, causing the Darakni to gain ground against its skeletal armies and {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} to expand. As the last undead bastion in the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} nears collapse, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is forced to accelerate her plan before it's ready. This is the path she dreads the most: a weakened Will, the expansion of {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound}, and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rising in open war against her." + "The Pharaoh's campaign greatly diminishes the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}, causing the Darakni to gain ground against its skeletal armies and {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|2|The Wound} to expand. As the last undead bastion in the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom|2|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} nears collapse, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} is forced to accelerate her plan before it's ready. This is the path she dreads the most: a weakened Will, the expansion of {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|2|The Wound}, and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rising in open war against her." ] }, { @@ -30487,6 +31107,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "What's Next?", + "page": 325, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -30497,21 +31118,23 @@ "type": "item", "entries": [ "While {@i Sands of Doom} concludes with the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}, your campaign doesn't have to end there. From this point on, you have the freedom to shape the unfolding story and guide your players into even greater challenges.", - "This book offers several unresolved plotlines to inspire your own adventures within the lands of Kirat. Whether it's the looming threat of the Darakni, the stirring of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}, the rebirth of the Anubian Empire, the fall of the Kingdom of O'grila, or the cryptic ambitions of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, each thread offers new opportunities for storytelling.", + "This book offers several unresolved plotlines to inspire your own adventures within the lands of Kirat. Whether it's the looming threat of the Darakni, the stirring of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}, the rebirth of the Anubian Empire, the fall of the Kingdom of O'grila, or the cryptic ambitions of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, each thread offers new opportunities for storytelling.", "What follows is a brief summary of how the story could have continued had this book been longer. Feel free to use it as a springboard to craft your own continuation of the saga.", { "type": "entries", "name": "War of Ash and Dust", + "page": 325, "entries": [ - "The northern Wasteland is poised to become a vast battlefield, where swarms of Darakni rise from below to clash with the undead legions commanded by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|2|Will of the Sands}. These brutal conflicts will erupt around {@adventure The Wound|SoD|2|The Wound} and across many similar craters north of the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, in lands surrounded by the ruins of ancient Anubian cities.", - "This rising conflict will draw in all who dwell nearby. The Swine, peaceful and reclusive, will be forced to defend their thorn-shrouded cities from all directions. From across the sea, human crusaders of the northern kingdoms, infiltrated and compromised, will answer their ancient call to war in order to strike down demonic spawn risen from the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SoD|2|Old Kingdom}. Sensing the shift in the Darakni's attention, the beleaguered armies of dwarven gunslingers will launch a bold offensive to reclaim key underground highways linking several of their major cities\u2014some of which are found thousands of feet directly beneath Al'Kirat.", - "Meanwhile, deep in the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, multiple sphinxes\u2014each a clone of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}\u2014will convene in the venerable forge-city of Karak'Cik, once dwarven but now overrun with Darakni, to forge a new mysterious {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} of their own design. Drawn from the stolen essence of gods, including Aku'Tal and the Divine Child, the relic holds a singular, dreadful purpose: to unseal the Gate of the Sixth Hour, opening a path into the Abyss of Sokar and heralding the prophesied return of Sera'Aku\u2014the only way to prevent this world from turning into ash and dust.", + "The northern Wasteland is poised to become a vast battlefield, where swarms of Darakni rise from below to clash with the undead legions commanded by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|2|Will of the Sands}. These brutal conflicts will erupt around {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom|2|The Wound} and across many similar craters north of the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Fanged Mountains}, in lands surrounded by the ruins of ancient Anubian cities.", + "This rising conflict will draw in all who dwell nearby. The Swine, peaceful and reclusive, will be forced to defend their thorn-shrouded cities from all directions. From across the sea, human crusaders of the northern kingdoms, infiltrated and compromised, will answer their ancient call to war in order to strike down demonic spawn risen from the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom|2|Old Kingdom}. Sensing the shift in the Darakni's attention, the beleaguered armies of dwarven gunslingers will launch a bold offensive to reclaim key underground highways linking several of their major cities\u2014some of which are found thousands of feet directly beneath Al'Kirat.", + "Meanwhile, deep in the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Fanged Mountains}, multiple sphinxes\u2014each a clone of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}\u2014will convene in the venerable forge-city of Karak'Cik, once dwarven but now overrun with Darakni, to forge a new mysterious {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} of their own design. Drawn from the stolen essence of gods, including Aku'Tal and the Divine Child, the relic holds a singular, dreadful purpose: to unseal the Gate of the Sixth Hour, opening a path into the Abyss of Sokar and heralding the prophesied return of Sera'Aku\u2014the only way to prevent this world from turning into ash and dust.", "As the great serpent Sera'Aku, He Who Was Born Before Order, rises once more, his presence stirs the few surviving Aru. Frail but unyielding, these ancient gods convene in Ouro\u2014atop the sacred heights of O'grila, the holiest mountain of lost Anubia\u2014to seek the counsel of the Silent Snake before they wage war against their timeless adversary." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Future Content", + "page": 325, "entries": [ "Discover the expanding world of Sands of Doom at {@link https://mrrhexx.store}, where you'll find current and future adventures, supplements, and lore books set in this universe and beyond." ] @@ -30537,22 +31160,25 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Appendix A: Timeline in Sands of Doom", + "page": 326, "entries": [ - "This appendix presents the {@table Timeline of Sands of Doom|SandsOfDoom} table, which chronologically maps out several key events in the story. {@b Day 0} of this timeline begins when the characters meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} at the end of {@adventure Chapter 5|SoD|5}. From this moment onward, track the passage of time and use this table as a reference to follow events as they unfold. Events are color-coded to indicate the chapter they are most relevant to.", + "This appendix presents the {@table Timeline of Sands of Doom|SandsOfDoom} table, which chronologically maps out several key events in the story. {@b Day 0} of this timeline begins when the characters meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} at the end of {@adventure Chapter 5|SandsOfDoom|5}. From this moment onward, track the passage of time and use this table as a reference to follow events as they unfold. Events are color-coded to indicate the chapter they are most relevant to.", "When using the Milestone system to track time, events that begin on Day 1 start at 5th level, while those that begin on Day 31 start at 7th level.", { "type": "entries", "name": "March of the Anubians", + "page": 326, "entries": [ - "From Day 0 and up until Day 30 of {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian army consolidates its strength in and around {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, which is also where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} will choose to reside. Approaching the fallen Kirati fort during this time is suicide. Any hexagon the party explores within 8 miles of Kunaten automatically triggers a random '{@adventure Anubian|SoD|6|Anubian}' or '{@adventure Orc|SoD|6|Orc}' encounter. For every consecutive such encounter in this region, roll one additional die when rolling for each enemy in an encounter.", - "On Day 30, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} leads the Anubian army out of {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}, beginning their march toward the city of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. In his absence, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Asmara} assumes command of Kunaten. Starting from this point, the party will have a chance to approach and infiltrate the keep. Details on the state of the settlement following the army's departure can be found on {@adventure page 178|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}.", - "Between Day 30 and Day 60, the Anubian army advances in a massive column across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}. The main force progresses at a pace of roughly 4 miles per day (or two hexagons a day). Along the way, they deploy scouting warbands of Anubians and orcs to sweep across the dunes. These scouts inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} of all they see.", - "Throughout the long march, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rides atop the Throne of Kings, carried like a living god by dozens of Anubian slaves. As the throne produces an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect (see its entry on {@adventure page 320|SoD|11|High Overlook}), Ammu is well protected from magic throughout the journey. When the army sets up camp, Ammu takes residence in his royal tent, where he holds court with the Anubian nobles that accompany him. Refer to {@adventure page 332|SoD|13} on Appendix B for more on the royal tent." + "From Day 0 and up until Day 30 of {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian army consolidates its strength in and around {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}, which is also where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} will choose to reside. Approaching the fallen Kirati fort during this time is suicide. Any hexagon the party explores within 8 miles of Kunaten automatically triggers a random '{@adventure Anubian|SandsOfDoom|6|Anubian}' or '{@adventure Orc|SandsOfDoom|6|Orc}' encounter. For every consecutive such encounter in this region, roll one additional die when rolling for each enemy in an encounter.", + "On Day 30, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} leads the Anubian army out of {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}, beginning their march toward the city of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}. In his absence, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Asmara} assumes command of Kunaten. Starting from this point, the party will have a chance to approach and infiltrate the keep. Details on the state of the settlement following the army's departure can be found on {@adventure page 178|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}.", + "Between Day 30 and Day 60, the Anubian army advances in a massive column across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland} towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}. The main force progresses at a pace of roughly 4 miles per day (or two hexagons a day). Along the way, they deploy scouting warbands of Anubians and orcs to sweep across the dunes. These scouts inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} of all they see.", + "Throughout the long march, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} rides atop the Throne of Kings, carried like a living god by dozens of Anubian slaves. As the throne produces an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell effect (see its entry on {@adventure page 320|SandsOfDoom|11|High Overlook}), Ammu is well protected from magic throughout the journey. When the army sets up camp, Ammu takes residence in his royal tent, where he holds court with the Anubian nobles that accompany him. Refer to {@adventure page 332|SandsOfDoom|13} on Appendix B for more on the royal tent." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Table Color Codes", + "page": 326, "entries": [ "The table in this appendix is color-coded for the chapters the events are most relevant to, as detailed below:", { @@ -30562,35 +31188,35 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "{@color Green|6bbe46}", "entries": [ - "Events related to the Enchanted Gala that takes place in {@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8}." + "Events related to the Enchanted Gala that takes place in {@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom|8}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "{@color White|ffffff}", "entries": [ - "Events related to the Anubian excavation of {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9}." + "Events related to the Anubian excavation of {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9} in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "{@color Yellow|f7ec0f}", "entries": [ - "Events relevant to {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. It also includes the phases of the moon, used to find the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + "Events relevant to {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}. It also includes the phases of the moon, used to find the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Red", "entries": [ - "Tracks {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s movements and those of his army. Some events are also relevant to {@adventure Chapter 11|SoD|11}." + "Tracks {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu}'s movements and those of his army. Some events are also relevant to {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom|11}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Light Blue", "entries": [ - "Events related to the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s movements and enviromental effects of the dune." + "Events related to the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth}'s movements and enviromental effects of the dune." ] } ] @@ -30600,6 +31226,7 @@ { "type": "table", "caption": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "page": 326, "colLabels": [ "Day", "Events. Starting from 5th level." @@ -30611,7 +31238,7 @@ "rows": [ [ "0", - "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SoD|5|Temple of Time}." + "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SandsOfDoom|5|Temple of Time}." ], [ "{@color 1|f7ec0f}", @@ -30619,27 +31246,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 2|f7ec0f}", - "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SoD|2|Westspire Mountains}." + "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Westspire Mountains}." ], [ "{@color 3|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 4|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 5|ef3837}", - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 6|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 7|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 8|f7ec0f}", @@ -30647,27 +31274,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 9|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} in {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and lairs at its pinnacle for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} in {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} and lairs at its pinnacle for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 10|6bbe46}", - "Invitations to the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are sent." + "Invitations to the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} are sent." ], [ "{@color 11|ffffff}", - "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9}." + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9}." ], [ "{@color 12|ef3837}", - "Eastern {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} collapses and surrenders to Anubia." + "Eastern {@adventure O'grila|SandsOfDoom|2|O'grila} collapses and surrenders to Anubia." ], [ "{@color 13|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SoD|9|The Ziggurat}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SandsOfDoom|9|The Ziggurat}." ], [ "{@color 14|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 15|f7ec0f}", @@ -30687,11 +31314,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 19|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." ], [ "{@color 20|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 21|ffffff}", @@ -30699,7 +31326,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 22|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SandsOfDoom|2|O'grila} for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 23|f7ec0f}", @@ -30707,11 +31334,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 24|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 25|47c5dd}", - "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." ], [ "{@color 26|f7ec0f}", @@ -30719,7 +31346,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 27|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 9 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 9 days." ], [ "{@color 28|f7ec0f}", @@ -30727,11 +31354,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 29|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 30|f7ec0f}", - "The Anubian army start their march towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "The Anubian army start their march towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 31|f7ec0f}", @@ -30739,15 +31366,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 32|6bbe46}", - "The {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} takes place." + "The {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} takes place." ], [ "{@color 33|f7ec0f}", - "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his gang from the Black Company arrive at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}." + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his gang from the Black Company arrive at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}." ], [ "{@color 34|6bbe46}", - "Prizes for the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are delivered." + "Prizes for the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} are delivered." ], [ "{@color 35|f7ec0f}", @@ -30755,15 +31382,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 36|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SoD|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 37|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 38|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 39|f7ec0f}", @@ -30775,15 +31402,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 41|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and remains there for 6 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and remains there for 6 days." ], [ "{@color 42|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army make camp at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + "The Anubian army make camp at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 43|47c5dd}", - "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." ], [ "{@color 44|f7ec0f}", @@ -30791,7 +31418,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 45|ef3837}", - "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} meets in secret with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at his war camp and begins his plan to betray {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} meets in secret with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at his war camp and begins his plan to betray {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 46|f7ec0f}", @@ -30799,7 +31426,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 47|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts the Anubian army for 5 days. Any 'Anubian' or 'Orc' random encounter during this period also includes the '{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}' encounter." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts the Anubian army for 5 days. Any 'Anubian' or 'Orc' random encounter during this period also includes the '{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth}' encounter." ], [ "{@color 48|ef3837}", @@ -30807,11 +31434,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 49|f7ec0f}", - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} enters the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} enters the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 50|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army conquers the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}." + "The Anubian army conquers the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 51|ef3837}", @@ -30819,7 +31446,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 52|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 8 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 8 days." ], [ "{@color 53|f7ec0f}", @@ -30827,27 +31454,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 54|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 55|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 56|ef3837}", - "Several Anubian war bands arrive near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "Several Anubian war bands arrive near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 57|ef3837}", - "{@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat} closes its gates and enters martial law." + "{@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat} closes its gates and enters martial law." ], [ "{@color 58|ef3837}", - "The War Council meets in {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat} to discuss the war." + "The War Council meets in {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat} to discuss the war." ], [ "{@color 59|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army fully assembles near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "The Anubian army fully assembles near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 60|ef3837}", @@ -30867,11 +31494,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Appendix B: Creatures", + "page": 328, "entries": [ "This appendix contains the stat blocks and descriptions for all the unique creatures featured in {@i Sands of Doom}. It also provides background information and roleplay tips for several key NPCs.", { "type": "section", "name": "Lord Ammu", + "page": 329, "entries": [ { "type": "statblock", @@ -30893,11 +31522,18 @@ "title": "Lord Ammu and his pet Ma'rut" }, { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", + "type": "entries", "name": "Ma'rut", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 329 + "page": 329, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 329 + } + ] }, { "type": "image", @@ -30908,18 +31544,32 @@ "title": "Lord Ammu commands the Anubian army" }, { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", + "type": "entries", "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 330 + "page": 330, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + } + ] }, { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", + "type": "entries", "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 330 + "page": 331, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "page": 330 + } + ] }, { "type": "image", @@ -30934,16 +31584,19 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Anubian Army", + "page": 333, "entries": [ "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking.", "The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in {@i Sands of Doom} are detailed in this section.", { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Soldier", "entries": [ "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Footmen", "entries": [ "Footmen form the backbone of the Anubian army, trained to move as a unit and draw the enemy to them. Anubian tactics often hinge on a large contingent of footmen arrayed in a phalanx at the front, tasked with shielding the backline even at the cost of their lives.", @@ -30958,6 +31611,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Reaver", "entries": [ "Also called 'mongrels', the harshest insult one can give to a gnoll, these reavers are clanless mercenaries who fight for coin. These berserkers chafe at the rigid structures and military doctrine of the Anubians, choosing instead to charge alone towards their enemies with no regard for strategy.", @@ -30979,6 +31633,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Scout", "entries": [ "Scouts usually move miles ahead of their battlegroup in search of their targets. These gnolls train how to vocalize their howls and yips so that they can be heard through great distances, which they use to alert their companions of incoming danger. The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles.", @@ -30993,6 +31648,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Rogue", "entries": [ "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", @@ -31015,12 +31671,14 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", "entries": [ "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Cleric", "entries": [ "A cleric is a gnoll so favored by the Aru that they are able to channel powerful divine blessings through the use of Heka, found within the amber they always carry. In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", @@ -31042,6 +31700,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", "entries": [ "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills.", @@ -31056,6 +31715,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Enchanter", "entries": [ "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", @@ -31077,6 +31737,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 333, "name": "Anubian Magus", "entries": [ "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", @@ -31099,12 +31760,14 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Elite", "entries": [ "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom}, {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom}, and {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom}.", { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Ironclad", "entries": [ "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping.", @@ -31119,6 +31782,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Sergeant", "entries": [ "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility.", @@ -31133,6 +31797,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", "entries": [ "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", @@ -31156,6 +31821,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Brute", "entries": [ "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength.", @@ -31170,6 +31836,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian Champion", "entries": [ "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned.", @@ -31184,9 +31851,10 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 335, "name": "Anubian High Priest", "entries": [ - "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge.", + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge.", { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -31208,6 +31876,7 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 337, "name": "Lilith", "entries": [ "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", @@ -31235,9 +31904,10 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 338, "name": "Fang Dragons", "entries": [ - "Hailing from the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SoD|2|Fanged Mountains}, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat.", + "Hailing from the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Fanged Mountains}, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom|Fang Dragons} are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -31281,6 +31951,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 339, "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", "entries": [ { @@ -31302,6 +31973,7 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 340, "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", "entries": [ { @@ -31326,9 +31998,9 @@ ] }, "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", - "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", - "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", - "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} to pursue her goal, while {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two allpowerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat} to pursue her goal, while {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two allpowerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -31336,13 +32008,14 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Killing Aker", "entries": [ - "When either {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat} near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + "When either {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom} or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat} near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom} or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." ] } ] }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 341, "name": "Prophecy", "entries": [ "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", @@ -31402,6 +32075,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 341, "name": "Anamnesis", "entries": [ "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", @@ -31454,6 +32128,7 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 342, "name": "Souk", "entries": [ { @@ -31479,6 +32154,7 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 343, "name": "Packs of Creatures", "entries": [ { @@ -31505,6 +32181,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Beasts", "entries": [ { @@ -31530,6 +32207,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Soldiers", "entries": [ { @@ -31567,18 +32245,18 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Appendix C: Divine Relics", "entries": [ - "In this appendix, you'll find an overview of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} that appear in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "In this appendix, you'll find an overview of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} that appear in {@i Sands of Doom}.", { "type": "section", "name": "Relics of Anubia", "entries": [ - "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Important Limitations", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, which is unique among relics.", - "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}, which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -31586,7 +32264,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "The Duaat", "entries": [ - "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can pass freely into the {@adventure Duaat|SoD|0|The Duaat}." + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} can pass freely into the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom|0|The Duaat}." ] } ] @@ -31597,8 +32275,8 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Attuning to a Relic", "entries": [ - "A creature becomes attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, a creature may only attune to one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", - "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} receive the following benefits:", + "A creature becomes attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, a creature may only attune to one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} at a time, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} receive the following benefits:", { "type": "list", "items": [ @@ -31606,14 +32284,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Increased Hit Points", "entries": [ - "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an additional 2. These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} instead." + "The creature's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point Maximum} increases by an additional 2. These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} instead." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Wards Against Darkness", "entries": [ - "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage instead." + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage instead." ] }, { @@ -31634,14 +32312,14 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", "entries": [ - "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can instinctively recognize another object as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} can instinctively recognize another object as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Shared Language", "entries": [ - "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} gains the ability to understand the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} gains the ability to understand the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom}." ] } ] @@ -31650,13 +32328,13 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Divine Harmony", "entries": [ - "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Divine Immunity", "entries": [ - "A creature wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning.", - "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, an Aru is both {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SoD|10|Path of Benevolence}." + "A creature wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning.", + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, an Aru is both {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom|10|Path of Benevolence}." ] } ] @@ -31665,19 +32343,19 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a {@spell Counterspell|XPHB}, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Spell Save DC", "entries": [ - "The Spell Save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} is 20. Relic spells that require an Attack Roll use a +11 Spell Attack Bonus. If a Spellcasting Ability is required, it is Charisma." + "The Spell Save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} is 20. Relic spells that require an Attack Roll use a +11 Spell Attack Bonus. If a Spellcasting Ability is required, it is Charisma." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Spellcasting Focus", "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for Druid, Cleric, and Paladin spells." + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for Druid, Cleric, and Paladin spells." ] } ] @@ -31690,7 +32368,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "List of Divine Relics", "entries": [ - "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} found in {@i Sands of Doom} are listed here in alphabetical order. All {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} found in {@i Sands of Doom} are listed here in alphabetical order. All {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} require {@variantrule Attunement|XPHB}.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Relic Locations", @@ -31705,59 +32383,59 @@ "rows": [ [ "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Nemisis})" + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Nemisis})" ], [ "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}", - "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Gorgoroth})" + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth})" ], [ "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}", - "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3})" + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3})" ], [ "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}", - "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" ], [ "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}", - "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8})" + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom|8})" ], [ "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}", - "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Lilith})" + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7|Lilith})" ], [ "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", - "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6})" + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6})" ], [ "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Asmara})" + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4|Asmara})" ], [ "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}", - "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}", - "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})" + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10})" ] ] } @@ -31766,6 +32444,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ankh of Life", + "page": 345, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31801,6 +32480,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Bronze Staff", + "page": 346, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31835,6 +32515,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Crook of Law", + "page": 346, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31870,14 +32551,15 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Regalia of the Pharaoh", "entries": [ - "Only the wielder of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can attune to more than one {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} at a time\u2014and only while wearing the {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom}, the ceremonial headdress of the Anubian Pharaoh. While adorned with the Nemes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is able to attune to the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, in addition to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Together, these three relics form the Regalia of the Pharaoh, granting dominion over life, land, and subjects.", - "In {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} bestows the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} upon {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), empowering him as a reward for his unwavering loyalty.", - "The {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom} is detailed in the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom} stat block in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Only the wielder of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom} can attune to more than one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} at a time\u2014and only while wearing the {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom}, the ceremonial headdress of the Anubian Pharaoh. While adorned with the Nemes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} is able to attune to the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom} and the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}, in addition to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}. Together, these three relics form the Regalia of the Pharaoh, granting dominion over life, land, and subjects.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} bestows the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} upon {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), empowering him as a reward for his unwavering loyalty.", + "The {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom} is detailed in the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom} stat block in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "page": 347, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31912,6 +32594,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Mask of Opals", + "page": 347, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31946,6 +32629,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Ruby Eye", + "page": 347, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -31980,6 +32664,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "page": 348, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32014,6 +32699,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "page": 348, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32048,6 +32734,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "page": 348, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32083,6 +32770,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Golden Spear", + "page": 349, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32119,6 +32807,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Hand of Brass", + "page": 350, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32153,6 +32842,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 350, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32188,6 +32878,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "page": 351, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32222,6 +32913,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "page": 351, "entries": [ { "type": "list", @@ -32257,18 +32949,21 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 352, "name": "Appendix D: Genies in Sands of Doom", "entries": [ "This appendix includes an overview on the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, guidance on how to handle their powerful wishes, and a detailed description of the rules that bind them.", { "type": "section", "name": "Laws of a Wish", + "page": 352, "entries": [ "A noble genie may grant up to three wishes for itself and one to a mortal every 99 years.", "Once a genie extends an offer to grant a wish to a creature, the offer becomes irrevocable for the next 99 years. The genie then cannot offer another wish until the previous one is either fulfilled or 99 years have elapsed. During this period, the genie is compelled to remain within 99 miles of the creature and is forbidden from causing harm to it or its allies, though it is under no obligation to provide assistance if it has not desire to do so. Moreover, the genie will be immediately teleported to within 30 feet of the creature if the phrase, \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" is spoken aloud.", { "type": "entries", "name": "The Unbreakable Laws", + "page": 351, "entries": [ "Genies must abide by certain immutable laws that govern the extent of their wish-granting abilities. These laws are not subject to the whims or desires of individual genies; they are universal and inescapable. Wishes that violate any of these established rules are the only ones that a genie can refuse to grant, once it has permitted a creature to make a wish.", "Fulfilling a wish that directly breaks these laws has a high likelihood to lead to the genie's death. Therefore, a genie will never willingly agree to fulfill such a wish.", @@ -32329,12 +33024,13 @@ "type": "inset", "name": "Enslaved by the Aru", "entries": [ - "The Aru devised a means of bypassing several Unbreakable Laws by forcing genies to target themselves with a wish, forcing them to transform into living wishes that could perpetually reproduce the required effect across millennia. Notable examples include the vortex of air atop {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and the {@creature Terrakhet|SandsOfDoom} at its base." + "The Aru devised a means of bypassing several Unbreakable Laws by forcing genies to target themselves with a wish, forcing them to transform into living wishes that could perpetually reproduce the required effect across millennia. Notable examples include the vortex of air atop {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} and the {@creature Terrakhet|SandsOfDoom} at its base." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Interpreting a Wish", + "page": 353, "entries": [ "While genies have broad discretion in interpreting the exact wording of a wish, they are required to act in good faith when doing so. If a genie fulfills a wish with a bad faith interpretation of the wording, the wish is treated instead as one of the three wishes it is permitted to make for itself every 99 years. If the genie has already exhausted its three wishes, the wish fails altogether. In either scenario, the mortal is permitted to restate their original wish or make a new one." ] @@ -32342,6 +33038,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Using Wishes in Play", + "page": 353, "entries": [ "A genie's wish functions as a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, with these changes:", { @@ -32405,11 +33102,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Genies of Kirat", + "page": 353, "entries": [ - "There are four imprisoned genies in {@i Sands of Doom}. The characters can find a powerful artifact, the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, within the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}, detailed on {@adventure page 285|SoD|10|Magic Lamp} in {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10}. This artifact contains one of the imprisoned genies ({@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}) and can be used to free the three others that remain scattered across Kirat.", + "There are four imprisoned genies in {@i Sands of Doom}. The characters can find a powerful artifact, the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, within the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}, detailed on {@adventure page 285|SandsOfDoom|10|Magic Lamp} in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10}. This artifact contains one of the imprisoned genies ({@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom}) and can be used to free the three others that remain scattered across Kirat.", "These genies were imprisoned long before the fall of Anubia and have no knowledge of the Darakni, the Cataclysm, or any events of the current era.", { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 353, "name": "Ferrus", "entries": [ { @@ -32450,7 +33149,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 354, "name": "Mirage", "entries": [ { @@ -32491,7 +33191,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 354, "name": "Shamal", "entries": [ { @@ -32532,11 +33233,12 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 354, "name": "Ziba", "entries": [ "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|XMM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the {@book City of Brass|XDMG|5|City of Brass}. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", - "{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the {@adventure Treasury of Sekhmet|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom} is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the {@adventure Treasury of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", { "type": "statblock", "prop": "monsterFluff", @@ -32580,12 +33282,14 @@ }, { "type": "section", + "page": 355, "name": "Appendix E: The Grand Bazaar", "entries": [ "This appendix lists the magical items that characters can purchase at the Grand Bazaar in Al'Kirat. The information here is meant to be shared with players, allowing them to freely browse the selection of items and see their prices.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Purchasing Magical Items", + "page": 355, "entries": [ "To purchase a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of dedicated searching and negotiating in the Grand Bazaar. However, a single character can find and purchase multiple magical items within this timeframe without requiring additional time.", "Alternatively, characters may bring their own items to be enhanced with any of the enchantments presented in this appendix, provided they pay the appropriate price. The enchantment process takes two full work days, with the enchanted item being available for pickup from the vendor at the end of the second day. Only nonmagical items, or items containing enchantments from this appendix, can be enchanted in this manner.", @@ -32619,6 +33323,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Selling Magical Items", + "page": 355, "entries": [ "Characters can sell any magical items they find during their adventures in {@i Sands of Doom} at the Grand Bazaar.", "Similar to purchasing a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of work to sell a magical item. However, a single character can sell multiple items within this timeframe without requiring additional time. When players sell their magical items in the Grand Bazaar, the items are sold at half of their stated value.", @@ -32661,11 +33366,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Enchantments", + "page": 355, "entries": [ "Characters have the option to purchase items that already possess these enchantments. Alternatively, they can have their existing items enhanced with these enhancements.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Weapons", + "page": 355, "entries": [ "The following enchantments can only be placed on weapons.", { @@ -32712,6 +33419,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Armors", + "page": 356, "entries": [ "The following enchantments can only be applied to armor. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be actively wearing the enchanted armor.", { @@ -32740,6 +33448,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Shields", + "page": 356, "entries": [ "The following enchantments can only be applied to shields. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be holding the enchanted shield in one of their free hands.", { @@ -32768,6 +33477,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Foci", + "page": 356, "entries": [ "The following enchantments can only be applied to Small-sized objects, including weapons and shields but not armor. To benefit from or activate their effects, the creature must be holding the enchanted object in one of their free hands.", { @@ -32798,11 +33508,13 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Magical Items", + "page": 356, "entries": [ "This section contains a wide variety of magical items that are distinct from weapons, armor, and similar equipment.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Potions", + "page": 356, "entries": [ "Potions must be consumed in their entirety for a creature to gain their benefits. A creature can consume a potion that it is holding as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}.", { @@ -32875,6 +33587,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "page": 357, "entries": [ "A {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG} bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If you can understand the language scribed on the scroll, you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without the need for a spell slot or having to provide any components. Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, and the scroll itself crumbles to dust.", "In {@i Sands of Doom}, any creature can cast a spell from a {@item Spell Scroll|XDMG}, regardless of their class or spell list. Additionally, no Ability Check is needed for casting a spell of a level higher than your character level.", @@ -32932,6 +33645,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Enchanted Items", + "page": 357, "entries": [ "The {@table Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom} table below features a selection of unique enchanted items available for purchase at the Grand Bazaar. As your GM for the descriptions of these items, which can be found in the Dungeon Master's Guide.", { @@ -33110,6 +33824,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "name": "Poisons", + "page": 357, "entries": [ "Below are several poisons for sale, with the prices provided being for a single dose of the poison. 'Injury' poisons can be applied to any object that deals Piercing or Slashing damage, and must be delivered through a wound. A creature must swallow an entire dose of 'ingested' poison to suffer its effects. Lastly, a creature that touches an object smeared with a 'contact' poison for at least 1 minute suffers its effects.", { @@ -33154,10 +33869,12 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Desert Magical Items", + "page": 358, "entries": [ "This section contains a list of magical items exclusive to the lands of Kirat, which the characters can purchase in the Grand Bazaar. As these magic items are unique, once purchased, no other of its kind can be found.", { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 358, "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33185,7 +33902,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 358, "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns (1,500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33213,7 +33931,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 358, "name": "Cloak of the Wastes (1,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33241,7 +33960,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 358, "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights (1,300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33269,7 +33989,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 359, "name": "Glass of Distance (5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33297,7 +34018,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 359, "name": "Goggles of the Desert (400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33325,7 +34047,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 359, "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel (300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33353,7 +34076,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 359, "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling (2,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33381,7 +34105,8 @@ ] }, { - "type": "entries", + "type": "section", + "page": 359, "name": "Slashing Sand (500 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ { @@ -33415,6 +34140,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Map of Kirat", + "page": 360, "entries": [ { "type": "image", @@ -33443,6 +34169,7 @@ { "type": "section", "name": "Credits", + "page": 2, "entries": [ "{@b Story Creator & Writer.} Fermin Caballero ({@link MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx})", "{@b Rules and Mechanic Design.} Fermin Caballero (({@link MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx}))", @@ -33475,7 +34202,7 @@ "type": "section", "name": "Content Warning", "entries": [ - "This book explores mature themes, including sexual content, suicide, light nudity, graphic violence, infanticide (visual depiction of a {@adventure dead infant|SoD|4|NPC Developments}), and crucifixions." + "This book explores mature themes, including sexual content, suicide, light nudity, graphic violence, infanticide (visual depiction of a {@adventure dead infant|SandsOfDoom|4|NPC Developments}), and crucifixions." ] } ] @@ -33662,7 +34389,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", { "type": "table", "caption": "Sandstorm Timing", @@ -33765,7 +34492,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." ] } ], @@ -33792,7 +34519,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever quicksand is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the quicksand is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "Whenever quicksand is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the quicksand is put into play in relation to the encounter.", "On a 01-50, the quicksand is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the quicksand. The encounter then begins.", "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of quicksand anywhere in the area. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely quicksand somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." ] @@ -33820,7 +34547,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." ] @@ -33834,19 +34561,19 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 177, "entries": [ - "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits}.", { "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." ] }, { "type": "item", "name": "Multiple Encounters", "entries": [ - "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." ] }, { @@ -33871,9 +34598,9 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Sand Spirits", "entries": [ - "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", - "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SoD|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table found on page 171.", - "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom}, roll on the table found on page 171.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." ] } ], @@ -33959,7 +34686,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wasteland Encounters", "entries": [ - "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SoD|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." ] }, "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|XDMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" @@ -34009,7 +34736,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", - "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}" + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}" ], "typicalSpeakers": [ "{@creature Gnoll||gnolls}", @@ -35261,8 +35988,8 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Capturing a Genie", "entries": [ - "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", - "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}." ] }, { @@ -35297,8 +36024,8 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Capturing a Genie", "entries": [ - "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", - "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|15}." + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}." ] }, { @@ -35409,7 +36136,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Banish Evil", "entries": [ - "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil. Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil. Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." ] }, { @@ -35721,7 +36448,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "This {@item +1 plate armor|DMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", - "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." ], "hasFluffImages": true }, @@ -35748,7 +36475,7 @@ }, "entries": [ "This {@item +1 plate armor|XDMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", - "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SoD|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|XPHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." ], "hasFluffImages": true }, @@ -35797,7 +36524,7 @@ "reqAttune": true, "bonusWeapon": "+2", "entries": [ - "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." ] }, @@ -35822,7 +36549,7 @@ "dmgType": "S", "bonusWeapon": "+2", "entries": [ - "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|XDMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." ] }, @@ -39865,7 +40592,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian Ironclad", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -39978,7 +40705,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian Sergeant", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -40088,7 +40815,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -40198,7 +40925,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian Brute", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "L" ], @@ -40291,7 +41018,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian Champion", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -40397,7 +41124,7 @@ { "name": "Anubian High Priest", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 333, + "page": 335, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -42772,7 +43499,7 @@ { "name": "Wishes", "entries": [ - "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|14} for more details regarding genies and wishes." ] } ] @@ -42869,7 +43596,7 @@ { "name": "Wishes", "entries": [ - "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SoD|14} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|14} for more details regarding genies and wishes." ] } ] @@ -42913,7 +43640,7 @@ "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes (2014)", "shortName": "Kallista", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 59, + "page": 58, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "size": [ @@ -42976,7 +43703,7 @@ "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", "shortName": "Kallista", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 59, + "page": 58, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "size": [ @@ -43363,7 +44090,7 @@ { "name": "Alacrity (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 134, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "size": [ @@ -43439,7 +44166,7 @@ { "name": "Alacrity", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 134, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "size": [ @@ -43603,7 +44330,7 @@ { "name": "Kirati Fighter", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 134, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -43627,7 +44354,7 @@ "name": "Saving Throws", "entries": [ "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} they are made to do, have no proficiencies, and make ability checks with no modifiers.", - "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." + "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." ] } ], @@ -43649,7 +44376,7 @@ { "name": "Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 292, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -43673,7 +44400,7 @@ "name": "Saving Throws", "entries": [ "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} they are made to do, have no proficiencies, and make ability checks with no modifiers.", - "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." + "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." ] } ], @@ -43695,7 +44422,7 @@ { "name": "Kirati Archer", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 134, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -43719,7 +44446,7 @@ "name": "Saving Throws", "entries": [ "Kirati Archer automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} they are made to do, have no proficiencies, and make ability checks with no modifiers.", - "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." + "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." ] } ], @@ -43741,7 +44468,7 @@ { "name": "Kirati Sorcerer", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, + "page": 134, "size": [ "M" ], @@ -43765,7 +44492,7 @@ "name": "Saving Throws", "entries": [ "Kirati Sorcerer automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} they are made to do, have no proficiencies, and make ability checks with no modifiers.", - "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." + "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." ] } ], @@ -43811,7 +44538,7 @@ "name": "Saving Throws", "entries": [ "Kirati Cleric automatically fail all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} they are made to do, have no proficiencies, and make ability checks with no modifiers.", - "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SoD|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." + "In the {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|11}, Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB|saving throws} and ability checks, and have no proficiencies." ] } ], @@ -43871,6 +44598,12 @@ } ], "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The gladiator", + "with": "Kairos", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -43948,6 +44681,12 @@ } ], "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The gladiator", + "with": "Kairos", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -44015,6 +44754,12 @@ "name": "Anubian Champion", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The champion", + "with": "Annubarack", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -44033,7 +44778,7 @@ { "name": "Divine Harmony", "entries": [ - "Annubarack benefits from the {@adventure Divine Harmony|SoD|14|Attuning to a Relic} effect." + "Annubarack benefits from the {@adventure Divine Harmony|SandsOfDoom|14|Attuning to a Relic} effect." ] } ] @@ -44102,6 +44847,12 @@ "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "reach 5 ft.", "with": "reach 20 ft." + }, + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -44117,7 +44868,7 @@ { "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", "entries": [ - "The titan is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. It does not contain an imprisoned soul." + "The titan is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. It does not contain an imprisoned soul." ] }, { @@ -44193,6 +44944,12 @@ "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "fire", "with": "radiant" + }, + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -44208,7 +44965,7 @@ { "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", "entries": [ - "The titan is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. It does not contain an imprisoned soul." + "The titan is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. It does not contain an imprisoned soul." ] }, { @@ -44275,6 +45032,14 @@ "name": "Dryad", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -44307,6 +45072,14 @@ "name": "Dryad", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -44345,6 +45118,14 @@ "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -44374,6 +45155,14 @@ "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -44438,6 +45227,7 @@ }, { "name": "Eli Elaia (2014)", + "shortName": "Eli", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 158, "isNpc": true, @@ -44449,6 +45239,14 @@ "name": "Druid", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "_": { "mode": "addSpells", "spells": { @@ -44477,6 +45275,7 @@ { "name": "Eli Elaia", "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "shortName": "Eli", "page": 158, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, @@ -44491,6 +45290,14 @@ "name": "Druid", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "_": { "mode": "addSpells", "daily": { @@ -44523,6 +45330,14 @@ "name": "Anubian High Priest", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The High Priest", + "with": "Asmara", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -44569,7 +45384,7 @@ "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", "shortName": "Babi", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 222, + "page": 221, "isNamedCreature": true, "size": [ "L" @@ -44668,6 +45483,7 @@ }, { "name": "Beli, The Mountain King (2014)", + "shortName": "Beli", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 43, "isNpc": true, @@ -44677,11 +45493,20 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the minotaur", + "with": "Beli", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { "name": "Beli, The Mountain King", + "shortName": "Beli", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 43, "isNpc": true, @@ -44691,7 +45516,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur of Baphomet", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the minotaur", + "with": "Beli", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { @@ -45369,6 +46202,12 @@ "name": "Giant Scorpion", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the scorpion", + "with": "Deathsting", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -45458,6 +46297,12 @@ "source": "XMM", "_mod": { "trait": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the scorpion", + "with": "Deathsting", + "flags": "i" + }, "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ { @@ -45979,7 +46824,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Dao", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Dao", + "with": "Ferrus", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true, "hasToken": true, @@ -45997,7 +46850,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Dao", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Dao", + "with": "Ferrus", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true, "hasToken": true, @@ -46032,6 +46893,12 @@ "name": "Ogre", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Ogre", + "with": "Gaddugg", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -46069,6 +46936,12 @@ "name": "Ogre", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Ogre", + "with": "Gaddugg", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -46093,6 +46966,12 @@ "name": "Bandit Captain", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "captain", + "with": "Gunslinger", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": [ { "mode": "scalarAddHit", @@ -46133,6 +47012,12 @@ "name": "Bandit Captain", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "bandit", + "with": "Gunslinger", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": [ { "mode": "scalarAddHit", @@ -46176,7 +47061,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "John", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46207,7 +47100,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "John", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46241,7 +47142,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Crazy Eyes", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46272,7 +47181,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Crazy Eyes", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46306,7 +47223,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Sharkface", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46337,7 +47262,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Sharkface", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46371,7 +47304,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Kyle", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46402,7 +47343,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Kyle", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { @@ -46442,6 +47391,12 @@ "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Garret", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -46488,6 +47443,12 @@ "name": "Gunslinger", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Garret", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -46573,7 +47534,7 @@ { "name": "Crown of Crystals", "entries": [ - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] } ] @@ -46632,7 +47593,7 @@ { "name": "Crown of Crystals", "entries": [ - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." ] } ] @@ -46850,6 +47811,12 @@ } ], "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Assassin", + "with": "Krazak", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -46899,6 +47866,12 @@ } ], "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Assassin", + "with": "Krazak", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -46975,7 +47948,7 @@ "name": "Gurtr (2014)", "shortName": "Gurtr", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 217, + "page": 73, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ @@ -47004,7 +47977,7 @@ "name": "Gurtr", "shortName": "Gurtr", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 217, + "page": 73, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { @@ -47567,6 +48540,12 @@ "name": "Mummy Lord", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the mummy", + "with": "Hakkari", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -47619,6 +48598,12 @@ "name": "Mummy Lord", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the mummy", + "with": "Hakkari", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -47658,7 +48643,7 @@ "name": "High Priest Hamza", "shortName": "Hamza", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 332, + "page": 167, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "hp": { @@ -47675,6 +48660,12 @@ "name": "Anubian High Priest", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the High Priest", + "with": "Hamza", + "flags": "i" + }, "Spellcasting": [ { "mode": "addSpells", @@ -47743,6 +48734,12 @@ "name": "Fire Elemental", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the elemental", + "with": "Inferno", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -47787,6 +48784,12 @@ "hasToken": true }, "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the elemental", + "with": "Inferno", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -47818,7 +48821,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Minotaur", + "with": "Ironhoof", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true, "hasToken": true, @@ -47836,7 +48847,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur of Baphomet", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Minotaur", + "with": "Ironhoof", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true, "hasToken": true, @@ -47926,7 +48945,15 @@ "name": "Hill Dwarf", "source": "PHB" } - ] + ], + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Kurgan", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true }, @@ -47945,7 +48972,15 @@ "name": "Hill Dwarf", "source": "PHB" } - ] + ], + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Kurgan", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "hasFluff": true }, @@ -47971,7 +49006,15 @@ "name": "Tiefling", "source": "PHB" } - ] + ], + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Priest", + "with": "Lucy", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { @@ -47989,30 +49032,54 @@ "name": "Tiefling", "source": "PHB" } - ] + ], + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Priest", + "with": "Lucy", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { "name": "Malvian (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 314, + "page": 298, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ "Malvian|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Incubus", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Incubus", + "with": "Malvian", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { "name": "Malvian", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 314, + "page": 298, "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Incubus", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Incubus", + "with": "Malvian", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { @@ -48208,6 +49275,12 @@ "name": "Doppelganger", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Doppelganger", + "with": "Zakaro", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -48256,6 +49329,12 @@ "name": "Doppelganger", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Doppelganger", + "with": "Zakaro", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -48419,7 +49498,7 @@ "name": "Mirage (2014)", "shortName": "Mirage", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 160, + "page": 159, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ @@ -48429,6 +49508,12 @@ "name": "Marid", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Marid", + "with": "Mirage", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -48454,13 +49539,19 @@ "name": "Mirage", "shortName": "Mirage", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 160, + "page": 159, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Marid", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Marid", + "with": "Mirage", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ @@ -48706,6 +49797,12 @@ "name": "Helmed Horror", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Helmed Horror", + "with": "the sentinel", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "removeArr", @@ -48717,7 +49814,7 @@ { "name": "Relic Immunity", "entries": [ - "The sentinel is immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + "The sentinel is immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, { @@ -48792,6 +49889,12 @@ "name": "Helmed Horror", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Helmed Horror", + "with": "the sentinel", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "removeArr", @@ -48803,7 +49906,7 @@ { "name": "Relic Immunity", "entries": [ - "The sentinel is immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." + "The sentinel is immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." ] }, { @@ -48870,6 +49973,12 @@ "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the sentinel", + "with": "Neithar", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -48904,6 +50013,12 @@ "name": "Brass Sentinel", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the sentinel", + "with": "Neithar", + "flags": "i" + }, "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -48948,6 +50063,12 @@ "name": "Giant Boar", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Boar", + "with": "Old Tusk", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -48979,6 +50100,12 @@ "name": "Giant Boar", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Boar", + "with": "Old Tusk", + "flags": "i" + }, "action": { "mode": "prependArr", "items": [ @@ -49538,7 +50665,15 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Wesson", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { @@ -49548,7 +50683,15 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" + "source": "SandsOfDoom", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "the Gunslinger", + "with": "Wesson", + "flags": "i" + } + } } }, { @@ -49814,7 +50957,7 @@ "*": [ { "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Ironclad", + "replace": "the elite", "with": "Yz", "flags": "i" } @@ -50089,6 +51232,14 @@ "name": "Nightmare", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Nightmare", + "with": "Enchanted Horse", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -50146,6 +51297,14 @@ "name": "Nightmare", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Nightmare", + "with": "Enchanted Horse", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -50190,6 +51349,14 @@ "name": "Gnoll", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Gnoll", + "with": "Anubian Servant", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": [ { "mode": "appendArr", @@ -50215,6 +51382,14 @@ "name": "Gnoll Warrior", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Gnoll", + "with": "Anubian Servant", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "trait": [ { "mode": "appendArr", @@ -50241,6 +51416,14 @@ "name": "Anubian Ironclad", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The elite", + "with": "Rhaz", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "action": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -50266,7 +51449,17 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Young Red Shadow Dragon", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The dragon", + "with": "Uluusis", + "flags": "i" + } + ] + } } }, { @@ -50275,7 +51468,17 @@ "page": 180, "_copy": { "name": "Shadow Dragon", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The dragon", + "with": "Uluusis", + "flags": "i" + } + ] + } } }, { @@ -50343,6 +51546,14 @@ "name": "Cyclops", "source": "MM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Cyclops", + "with": "Nemisis", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "action": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -50428,6 +51639,14 @@ "name": "Cyclops Sentry", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { + "*": [ + { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Cyclops", + "with": "Nemisis", + "flags": "i" + } + ], "action": [ { "mode": "replaceArr", @@ -50527,7 +51746,15 @@ }, "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", - "source": "MM" + "source": "MM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Skeleton", + "with": "Rustbone Skeleton", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "action": [ { @@ -50608,7 +51835,15 @@ }, "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", - "source": "XMM" + "source": "XMM", + "_mod": { + "*": { + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "Skeleton", + "with": "Rustbone Skeleton", + "flags": "i" + } + } }, "action": [ { @@ -50682,7 +51917,7 @@ { "name": "Blackjack (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 276, + "page": 274, "hp": { "special": "36" }, @@ -50697,7 +51932,7 @@ { "name": "Blackjack", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 276, + "page": 274, "hp": { "special": "36" }, @@ -53157,7 +54392,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", - "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", { "type": "item", @@ -53189,7 +54424,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", - "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SoD|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", { "type": "item", @@ -53398,13 +54633,13 @@ "name": "High Commander Annubarack", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of High Commander Annubarack, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}: The Obsidian Blade. He is revered among the {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnolls} as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of High Commander Annubarack, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}: The Obsidian Blade. He is revered among the {@creature Gnoll Warrior|XMM|Gnolls} as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", "Annubarack would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", { "type": "item", "name": "Obsidian Blade", "entries": [ - "Anubian legends speak of Annubarack's blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, Annubarack led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians. Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants Annubarack the benefits of the \"Divine Harmony\" effect, granted to all who attune to a Divine Relic." + "Anubian legends speak of Annubarack's blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, Annubarack led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians. Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants Annubarack the benefits of the \"Divine Harmony\" effect, granted to all who attune to a Divine Relic." ] }, { @@ -54101,7 +55336,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." ], "images": [ { @@ -54118,7 +55353,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SoD|14}." + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." ], "images": [ { @@ -54134,7 +55369,7 @@ "name": "Grigori, The Imp (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." ], @@ -54152,7 +55387,7 @@ "name": "Grigori, The Imp", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." ], @@ -54223,7 +55458,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Owner", "entries": [ - "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalweres}." ] }, "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", @@ -54232,10 +55467,10 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wares", "entries": [ - "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom|16|Poisons}." ] }, - "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}." ] }, { @@ -54247,7 +55482,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Owner", "entries": [ - "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SoD|7|Jackalweres}." + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|XMM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalweres}." ] }, "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", @@ -54256,10 +55491,10 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Wares", "entries": [ - "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SoD|16|Poisons}." + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom|16|Poisons}." ] }, - "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SoD|1|Grand Bazaar}." + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}." ] }, { @@ -54314,7 +55549,7 @@ "name": "Ironhoof (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom|11|Slums}." ], "images": [ { @@ -54330,7 +55565,7 @@ "name": "Ironhoof", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SoD|11|Slums}." + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom|11|Slums}." ], "images": [ { @@ -54480,7 +55715,7 @@ "name": "Narian (2014)", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." ], "images": [ { @@ -54496,7 +55731,7 @@ "name": "Narian", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SoD|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|XPHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." ], "images": [ { @@ -55587,87 +56822,87 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}", + "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom|6|Lord Ammu}", "Varied" ], [ "2", - "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}", + "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth}", "8th" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Bulette|SoD|6|Bulettes}", + "{@adventure Bulette|SandsOfDoom|6|Bulettes}", "7th" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Water Elemental|SoD|6|Water Elemental}", + "{@adventure Water Elemental|SandsOfDoom|6|Water Elemental}", "7th" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Air Elemental|SoD|6|Air Elemental}", + "{@adventure Air Elemental|SandsOfDoom|6|Air Elemental}", "7th" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Mummy|SoD|6|Mummy}", + "{@adventure Mummy|SandsOfDoom|6|Mummy}", "Varied" ], [ "7-8", - "{@adventure Orcs|SoD|6|Orcs}", + "{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom|6|Orcs}", "Varied" ], [ "9-10", - "{@adventure Anubians|SoD|6|Anubians}", + "{@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom|6|Anubians}", "Varied" ], [ "11-12", - "{@adventure Beastfolk|SoD|6|Beastfolk}", + "{@adventure Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom|6|Beastfolk}", "Varied" ], [ "13", - "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SoD|6|Dinosaurs}", + "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SandsOfDoom|6|Dinosaurs}", "Varied" ], [ "14", - "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SoD|6|Will of the Sands}", + "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom|6|Will of the Sands}", "Varied" ], [ "15", - "{@adventure Wyverns|SoD|6|Wyverns}", + "{@adventure Wyverns|SandsOfDoom|6|Wyverns}", "6th" ], [ "16", - "{@adventure Manticores|SoD|6|Manticores}", + "{@adventure Manticores|SandsOfDoom|6|Manticores}", "6th" ], [ "17", - "{@adventure Ankhegs|SoD|6|Ankhegs}", + "{@adventure Ankhegs|SandsOfDoom|6|Ankhegs}", "5th" ], [ "18", - "{@adventure Perytons|SoD|6|Perytons}", + "{@adventure Perytons|SandsOfDoom|6|Perytons}", "5th" ], [ "19", - "{@adventure Bandits|SoD|6|Bandits}", + "{@adventure Bandits|SandsOfDoom|6|Bandits}", "5th" ], [ "20", - "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SoD|6|Wild Beasts}", + "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom|6|Wild Beasts}", "5th" ] ] @@ -55687,27 +56922,27 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SoD|6|Sandstorms}" + "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom|6|Sandstorms}" ], [ "2", - "{@adventure Blowout|SoD|6|Blowout}" + "{@adventure Blowout|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Quicksand|SoD|6|Quicksand}" + "{@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom|6|Quicksand}" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SoD|6|Extreme Heat}" + "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SandsOfDoom|6|Extreme Heat}" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Mirage|SoD|6|Mirage}" + "{@adventure Mirage|SandsOfDoom|6|Mirage}" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Dunevine|SoD|6|Dunevine}" + "{@adventure Dunevine|SandsOfDoom|6|Dunevine}" ] ] }, @@ -55726,23 +56961,23 @@ "rows": [ [ "1-2", - "{@adventure Desert Herds|SoD|6|Desert Herds}" + "{@adventure Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom|6|Desert Herds}" ], [ "3", - "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SoD|6|Hidden Oasis}" + "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom|6|Hidden Oasis}" ], [ "4", - "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" + "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" ], [ "5", - "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|6|Sand Spirits}" + "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|6|Sand Spirits}" ], [ "6", - "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" + "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" ] ] }, @@ -55900,7 +57135,7 @@ "rows": [ [ "1", - "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SoD|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} [{@creature Swarm of Venomous Snakes|XMM}] will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom}." ], [ "2", @@ -55973,7 +57208,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, sparrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, sparrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", { "type": "item", "name": "Finding the Oasis", @@ -55989,12 +57224,12 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SoD|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SoD|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", { "type": "item", "name": "Finding the Oasis", "entries": [ - "{@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Heroic Inspiration|XPHB} once they find it." ] } ] @@ -56005,7 +57240,7 @@ { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SoD|2|Sand Spirits})", + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom|2|Sand Spirits})", { "type": "item", "name": "Finding the Oasis", @@ -56446,19 +57681,19 @@ ], [ "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza}", - "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SoD|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom|6|Lord Ammu}.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}.", "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom} unless previously taken by the characters." ], [ "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}", - "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SoD|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SoD|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|XMM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|XMM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, unless the party has taken it." ], [ "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}", - "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -56489,11 +57724,11 @@ ], [ "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom}", - "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom}{@sup *}.", "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}'s side." ] }, @@ -56501,7 +57736,7 @@ ], [ "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom}", - "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", { "type": "entries", "entries": [ @@ -56531,17 +57766,17 @@ [ "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia}", "4", - "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ], [ "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk}", "4", - "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}." + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}." ], [ "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}", "4", - "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SoD|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SoD|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom|11|Night of the Siege} phase." ], [ "Genie", @@ -56551,7 +57786,7 @@ [ "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}", "2", - "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." ], [ "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom}", @@ -56566,7 +57801,7 @@ [ "{@creature Bearded Devil|XMM|Bearded Devils} x4", "2", - "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SoD|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom}. They have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." ], [ "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom}", @@ -56611,7 +57846,7 @@ [ "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom|Brass Sentinels} x2", "1", - "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SoD|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}. Further, they are {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." ], [ "{@creature Imp|XMM|Imps} x4", @@ -56645,7 +57880,7 @@ "rows": [ [ "0", - "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SoD|5|Temple of Time}." + "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SandsOfDoom|5|Temple of Time}." ], [ "{@color 1|f7ec0f}", @@ -56653,27 +57888,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 2|f7ec0f}", - "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SoD|2|Westspire Mountains}." + "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Westspire Mountains}." ], [ "{@color 3|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 4|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 5|ef3837}", - "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} arrives at conquered {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 6|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 7|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 8|f7ec0f}", @@ -56681,27 +57916,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 9|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} in {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} and lairs at its pinnacle for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Manticore|XMM|Manticores} in {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} and lairs at its pinnacle for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 10|6bbe46}", - "Invitations to the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are sent." + "Invitations to the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} are sent." ], [ "{@color 11|ffffff}", - "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9}." + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9}." ], [ "{@color 12|ef3837}", - "Eastern {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} collapses and surrenders to Anubia." + "Eastern {@adventure O'grila|SandsOfDoom|2|O'grila} collapses and surrenders to Anubia." ], [ "{@color 13|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SoD|9|The Ziggurat}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SandsOfDoom|9|The Ziggurat}." ], [ "{@color 14|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 15|f7ec0f}", @@ -56721,11 +57956,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 19|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." ], [ "{@color 20|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 21|ffffff}", @@ -56733,7 +57968,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 22|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SoD|2|O'grila} for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Tough|XMM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SandsOfDoom|2|O'grila} for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 23|f7ec0f}", @@ -56741,11 +57976,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 24|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SoD|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 25|47c5dd}", - "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." ], [ "{@color 26|f7ec0f}", @@ -56753,7 +57988,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 27|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 9 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 9 days." ], [ "{@color 28|f7ec0f}", @@ -56761,11 +57996,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 29|ffffff}", - "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SoD|6|Return to Kunaten}." + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom|Yz} arrives at {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom|6|Return to Kunaten}." ], [ "{@color 30|f7ec0f}", - "The Anubian army start their march towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "The Anubian army start their march towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 31|f7ec0f}", @@ -56773,15 +58008,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 32|6bbe46}", - "The {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} takes place." + "The {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} takes place." ], [ "{@color 33|f7ec0f}", - "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his gang from the Black Company arrive at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}." + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom|John} and his gang from the Black Company arrive at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}." ], [ "{@color 34|6bbe46}", - "Prizes for the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} are delivered." + "Prizes for the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} are delivered." ], [ "{@color 35|f7ec0f}", @@ -56789,15 +58024,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 36|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SoD|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." ], [ "{@color 37|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 38|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 39|f7ec0f}", @@ -56809,15 +58044,15 @@ ], [ "{@color 41|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SoD|2|Southspire Mountains} and remains there for 6 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|2|Southspire Mountains} and remains there for 6 days." ], [ "{@color 42|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army make camp at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + "The Anubian army make camp at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 43|47c5dd}", - "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland} through the night." ], [ "{@color 44|f7ec0f}", @@ -56825,7 +58060,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 45|ef3837}", - "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} meets in secret with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at his war camp and begins his plan to betray {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom} meets in secret with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} at his war camp and begins his plan to betray {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 46|f7ec0f}", @@ -56833,7 +58068,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 47|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts the Anubian army for 5 days. Any 'Anubian' or 'Orc' random encounter during this period also includes the '{@adventure Gorgoroth|SoD|6|Gorgoroth}' encounter." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} hunts the Anubian army for 5 days. Any 'Anubian' or 'Orc' random encounter during this period also includes the '{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth}' encounter." ], [ "{@color 48|ef3837}", @@ -56841,11 +58076,11 @@ ], [ "{@color 49|f7ec0f}", - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} enters the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} enters the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 50|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army conquers the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SoD|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}." + "The Anubian army conquers the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}." ], [ "{@color 51|ef3837}", @@ -56853,7 +58088,7 @@ ], [ "{@color 52|47c5dd}", - "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SoD|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 8 days." + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 8 days." ], [ "{@color 53|f7ec0f}", @@ -56861,27 +58096,27 @@ ], [ "{@color 54|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 55|47c5dd}", - "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SoD|2|The Great Wasteland}." + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom|2|The Great Wasteland}." ], [ "{@color 56|ef3837}", - "Several Anubian war bands arrive near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "Several Anubian war bands arrive near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 57|ef3837}", - "{@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat} closes its gates and enters martial law." + "{@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat} closes its gates and enters martial law." ], [ "{@color 58|ef3837}", - "The War Council meets in {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat} to discuss the war." + "The War Council meets in {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat} to discuss the war." ], [ "{@color 59|ef3837}", - "The Anubian army fully assembles near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SoD|1|Al'Kirat}." + "The Anubian army fully assembles near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom|1|Al'Kirat}." ], [ "{@color 60|ef3837}", @@ -56904,59 +58139,59 @@ "rows": [ [ "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Nemisis})" + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Nemisis})" ], [ "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}", - "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6|Gorgoroth})" + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6|Gorgoroth})" ], [ "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom}", - "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SoD|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SoD|3})" + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom|3})" ], [ "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}", - "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SoD|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" ], [ "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom}", - "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SoD|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SoD|8})" + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom|8})" ], [ "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom}", - "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SoD|7|Lilith})" + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom|7|Lilith})" ], [ "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom}", - "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SoD|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SoD|6})" + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom|6})" ], [ "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}", - "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SoD|4|Asmara})" + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom|4|Asmara})" ], [ "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom}", - "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SoD|13})" + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom|13})" ], [ "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom}", - "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SoD|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SoD|10})" + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom|10})" ] ] }, From a7584f72ed7aeb3aa259e9f9bc2b0d06b14faa6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:04:07 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 10/24] Fix --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 86 +- ...mmunity; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json | 62 +- ...s; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json | 3421 ++++++++--------- collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json | 386 +- creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json | 416 +- creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json | 602 +-- 6 files changed, 2486 insertions(+), 2487 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index de629aaa4f..dce1f9d550 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -32181,7 +32181,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Beasts", "entries": [ { @@ -32207,7 +32207,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Soldiers", "entries": [ { @@ -44849,10 +44849,10 @@ "with": "reach 20 ft." }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -44946,10 +44946,10 @@ "with": "radiant" }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -45034,10 +45034,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45074,10 +45074,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45120,10 +45120,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45157,10 +45157,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45241,10 +45241,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45292,10 +45292,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45332,10 +45332,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The High Priest", - "with": "Asmara", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The High Priest", + "with": "Asmara", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -46296,13 +46296,13 @@ "name": "Giant Scorpion", "source": "XMM", "_mod": { - "trait": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the scorpion", "with": "Deathsting", "flags": "i" }, + "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ { @@ -48822,7 +48822,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -48848,7 +48848,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur of Baphomet", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -51747,7 +51747,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", @@ -51836,7 +51836,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", diff --git a/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json b/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json index c174ce2e21..3ad990e251 100644 --- a/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json +++ b/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json @@ -14,25 +14,25 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" } ], - "dependencies": { - "spell": [ + "dependencies": { + "spell": [ "MonstersOfDrakkenheim" - ], - "creature": [ + ], + "creature": [ "GuideDrakkenheim" - ] - }, - "optionalFeatureTypes": { - "ET": "Esoteric Theory" - }, + ] + }, + "optionalFeatureTypes": { + "ET": "Esoteric Theory" + }, "dateAdded": 1767544937, "dateLastModified": 1767544937, "edition": "one" }, - "optionalfeature": [ + "optionalfeature": [ { "name": "Acquired Tolerance", "source": "CommunityDrakkenheim", @@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ ] } ], - "spell": [ + "spell": [ { "name": "Acid Burn", "source": "CommunityDrakkenheim", @@ -1832,12 +1832,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -2147,12 +2147,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -3187,12 +3187,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -4737,4 +4737,4 @@ ] } ] -} \ No newline at end of file +} diff --git a/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json b/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json index ccdbd484e7..621f859f54 100644 --- a/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json +++ b/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" }, { "json": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -29,28 +29,28 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" } ], - "dependencies": { - "condition": [ + "dependencies": { + "condition": [ "MonstersOfDrakkenheim" - ], - "optionalfeature": [ + ], + "optionalfeature": [ "GuideDrakkenheim" - ], - "spell": [ + ], + "spell": [ "CommunityDrakkenheim" - ] - }, - "optionalFeatureTypes": { + ] + }, + "optionalFeatureTypes": { "ET": "Esoteric Theory" }, "dateAdded": 1767544937, "dateLastModified": 1767544937, "edition": "one" }, - "optionalfeature": [ + "optionalfeature": [ { "name": "Advanced Chemistry", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ "featureType": [ "ET" ], - "prerequisite": [ + "prerequisite": [ { "level": { "level": 2, @@ -82,8 +82,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must deal acid, cold, fire, or lightning damage." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Psychiatric Training", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You gain resistance to psychic damage, and your mind cannot be read or controlled by any means." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Alien Breakthrough", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -131,398 +131,398 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Warlock or Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal psychic damage or be from the illusion or enchantment school." - ] - }, + ] + }, { - "name": "Applied Cryogenics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "name": "Applied Cryogenics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Applied Cryogenics|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cauterization", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cauterization", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Cauterization|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals acid or fire damage gains the Burning (acid or fire, respectively) condition. The burning damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Combat Stim", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals acid or fire damage gains the Burning (acid or fire, respectively) condition. The burning damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Combat Stim", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Combat Stim|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Critical Wound Analysis|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You have advantage on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the Bloodied condition." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Electroshock Therapy", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You have advantage on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the Bloodied condition." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Electroshock Therapy", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Electroshock Therapy|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Reanimator", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hoplology", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Reanimator", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hoplology", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Hoplology|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Anatomical Precision|GuideDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain one fighting style feat of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Natural Sciences", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain one fighting style feat of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Natural Sciences", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Natural Sciences|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Botanist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the abjuration or evocation school." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Constant Evolution", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Botanist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the abjuration or evocation school." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Constant Evolution", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Constant Evolution|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Mutagenist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Open Veins", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Mutagenist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Open Veins", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Open Veins|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you score a critical hit with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The bleeding damage equals the weapon's damage die." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Scalpel Discipline", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you score a critical hit with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The bleeding damage equals the weapon's damage die." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Scalpel Discipline", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Scalpel Discipline|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Combat Medic|GuideDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use the mastery properties of one weapon of your choice with which you have proficiency. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can change the weapon you choose." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Strategic Observation", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use the mastery properties of one weapon of your choice with which you have proficiency. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can change the weapon you choose." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Strategic Observation", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Strategic Observation|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your initiative rolls." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your initiative rolls." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Surgically Enhanced Optics|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, the range increases to 120 feet. This darkvision works in both magical and nonmagical darkness." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Threat Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, the range increases to 120 feet. This darkvision works in both magical and nonmagical darkness." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Threat Analysis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Threat Analysis|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a reaction to add your Intelligence modifier to your Armor Class for that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss you." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Toxin Research", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a reaction to add your Intelligence modifier to your Armor Class for that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss you." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Toxin Research", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Toxin Research|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Pathogenist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list that deal poison or acid damage. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Trappings of Faith", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Pathogenist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list that deal poison or acid damage. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Trappings of Faith", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Trappings of Faith|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Exorcist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Cleric spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal necrotic or radiant damage." - ] - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Exorcist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Cleric spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal necrotic or radiant damage." + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Chemistry", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "featureType": [ "ET" ], - "prerequisite": [ + "prerequisite": [ { "level": { "level": 3, @@ -541,8 +541,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must deal Acid, Cold, Fire, or Lightning damage." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Psychiatric Training", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -551,8 +551,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage, and your mind cannot be read or controlled by any means." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Alien Breakthrough", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -578,536 +578,536 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Warlock or Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal Psychic damage or be from the Illusion or Enchantment school." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Applied Cryogenics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Background Check", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "Choose one additional {@filter Origin feat|feats|category=o}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cauterization", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Acid or Fire damage gains the {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} (Acid or Fire, respectively) condition. The {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Combat Stim", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} until the end of the turn. Once you use this Theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the {@status Bloodied|XPHB} condition." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Electroshock Therapy", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Reanimator", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two Necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hoplology", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - }, + ] + }, + { + "name": "Applied Cryogenics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Background Check", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "Choose one additional {@filter Origin feat|feats|category=o}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cauterization", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Acid or Fire damage gains the {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} (Acid or Fire, respectively) condition. The {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Combat Stim", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} until the end of the turn. Once you use this Theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the {@status Bloodied|XPHB} condition." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Electroshock Therapy", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Reanimator", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two Necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hoplology", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Anatomical Precision|CommunityDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain one {@filter Fighting Style feat|feats|category=fs} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Natural Sciences", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Botanist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the Abjuration or Evocation school." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Constant Evolution", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Mutagenist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two Transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Open Veins", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you score a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} damage equals the weapon's damage die." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Scalpel Discipline", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - }, + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain one {@filter Fighting Style feat|feats|category=fs} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Natural Sciences", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Botanist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the Abjuration or Evocation school." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Constant Evolution", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 3, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Mutagenist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two Transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Open Veins", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you score a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} damage equals the weapon's damage die." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Scalpel Discipline", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Combat Medic|GuideDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use the {@variantrule weapon mastery properties|XPHB|mastery properties} of one weapon of your choice with which you have proficiency. Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change the weapon you choose." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Strategic Observation", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} rolls." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have {@sense Darkvision|XPHB}, the range increases to 120 feet. This {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} works in both magical and nonmagical darkness." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Threat Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} to add your Intelligence modifier to your {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB} for that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss you." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Toxin Research", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Pathogenist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list that deal Poison or Acid damage. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Trappings of Faith", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 3, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Exorcist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Cleric spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. 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Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change the weapon you choose." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Strategic Observation", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your {@variantrule Initiative|XPHB} rolls." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain {@sense Darkvision|XPHB} out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have {@sense Darkvision|XPHB}, the range increases to 120 feet. 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"13": { + "value": 5 + }, + "17": { + "value": 6 + } + } + }, + "title": "Apothecary Magic Slots" + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + } + ], + "classFluff": [ { "name": "Apothecary", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -1487,26 +1487,26 @@ "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "type": "section", "entries": [ - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Sidebar: Apothecary 2024", - "entries": [ - "We're considering the following updates to the Apothecary to bring the class in-line with the 2024 design philosophy:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "First, like all classes in 2024 ruleset, an Apothecary chooses their subclass at 3rd level. All 1st-level subclass features are instead gained at 3rd level.", - "Second, Apothecaries learn one Esoteric Theory at 1st level. This increases their overall number of Esoteric Theories learned by one.", - "Apothecaries retain their increased number of Spell Slots compared to their Warlock cousins.", - "The {@optfeature Medical Expertise|GuideDrakkenheim} Esoteric Theory becomes a class feature gained by all Apothecaries at 2nd level.", - "{@homebrew Prepared spells amount changed to match Clerc/Druid 2024 progression.}", - "{@homebrew Added Epic Boon as a class feature similar to other classes in 2024.}", - "{@homebrew Translated the class to match 2024 styling without changing any of the mechanics outside of what was previously mentioned.}" - ] - }, - "We may consider further game balance adjustments to individual subclasses, Esoteric Theories, or spells, but these changes represent the main changes we're looking at for the core class itself." - ] - }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sidebar: Apothecary 2024", + "entries": [ + "We're considering the following updates to the Apothecary to bring the class in-line with the 2024 design philosophy:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "First, like all classes in 2024 ruleset, an Apothecary chooses their subclass at 3rd level. All 1st-level subclass features are instead gained at 3rd level.", + "Second, Apothecaries learn one Esoteric Theory at 1st level. This increases their overall number of Esoteric Theories learned by one.", + "Apothecaries retain their increased number of Spell Slots compared to their Warlock cousins.", + "The {@optfeature Medical Expertise|GuideDrakkenheim} Esoteric Theory becomes a class feature gained by all Apothecaries at 2nd level.", + "{@homebrew Prepared spells amount changed to match Clerc/Druid 2024 progression.}", + "{@homebrew Added Epic Boon as a class feature similar to other classes in 2024.}", + "{@homebrew Translated the class to match 2024 styling without changing any of the mechanics outside of what was previously mentioned.}" + ] + }, + "We may consider further game balance adjustments to individual subclasses, Esoteric Theories, or spells, but these changes represent the main changes we're looking at for the core class itself." + ] + }, "A bespectacled man stands at an operating table, studying the dissected monstrosity resting upon the slab. The crackle of electric conductors harmonize with his arcane mumblings as he takes up his scalpels and saws. As he finishes the final stitch, the creature's hand twitches and jolts to life once more.", "Cloaked in an acid-stained heavy coat, a tall half-elf brews tinctures and tonics. Her face is concealed behind thick black goggles and a heavy breathing mask as she performs an unusual combination of herbalism, alchemy, medicine, and magic. Her mixtures bubble and boil as she muses whether the cure will be worse than the disease.", "A lithe tiefling soothes a suffering patient as they draw a sample of contaminated blood. Lifting the vial to examine the liquid within, they pull upon eldritch energy to distill the sample into a pure contagion. Scribbling their findings down in a withered notebook, they add the vial to their collection of pathogens and scourges to use against their foes.", @@ -1583,76 +1583,76 @@ ] } ], - "classFeature": [ - { - "name": "Apothecary Magic", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 1, - "entries": [ - { + "classFeature": [ + { + "name": "Apothecary Magic", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 1, + "entries": [ + { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "Your arcane research has given you facility with spells. Refer to the Core Rules for the general rules of spellcasting and the Spells Listing in this book for the Apothecary spell list.", + "Your arcane research has given you facility with spells. Refer to the Core Rules for the general rules of spellcasting and the Spells Listing in this book for the Apothecary spell list.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Cantrips", "entries": [ "You know three cantrips of your choice from the Apothecary spell list. You learn additional Apothecary cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Apothecary cantrip of your choice.", - "When you reach Apothecary levels 4 and 10, you learn another Apothecary cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table." + "When you reach Apothecary levels 4 and 10, you learn another Apothecary cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Formula Book", + "entries": [ + "You have a book or collection of notes that you study to prepare your Apothecary spells, develop your Esoteric Theories, and record your occult practices. You may use your formula book as an {@item Arcane Focus|XPHB} for your Apothecary spells. You may describe this book any way you like. Some examples of your book's appearance include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A large leatherbound tome with yellowing pages bound shut with an iron lock", + "A scattered assortment of scribbled notes loosely held together by rope", + "A pristine journal with perfect edges and beautiful penmanship", + "A leather briefcase with two small golden locks", + "A medical bag with surgical symbols on the sides", + "A beat-up satchel slung over one shoulder with vials and bottles poking out of every pocket" + ] + }, + "If the book is destroyed or lost, you can recreate it using inks and paper during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." ] }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Formula Book", - "entries": [ - "You have a book or collection of notes that you study to prepare your Apothecary spells, develop your Esoteric Theories, and record your occult practices. You may use your formula book as an {@item Arcane Focus|XPHB} for your Apothecary spells. You may describe this book any way you like. Some examples of your book's appearance include:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "A large leatherbound tome with yellowing pages bound shut with an iron lock", - "A scattered assortment of scribbled notes loosely held together by rope", - "A pristine journal with perfect edges and beautiful penmanship", - "A leather briefcase with two small golden locks", - "A medical bag with surgical symbols on the sides", - "A beat-up satchel slung over one shoulder with vials and bottles poking out of every pocket" - ] - }, - "If the book is destroyed or lost, you can recreate it using inks and paper during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Spell Slots", "entries": [ "The Apothecary Features table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your Apothecary spells of levels 1-5. The table also shows the level of those slots, all of which are the same level. To cast one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher, you must expend a spell slot. You regain all expended Apothecary Magic spell slots when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - "For example, when you're a level 5 Apothecary, you have three level 3 spell slots. To cast the level 1 spell {@spell Fog Cloud|XPHB}, you must spend one of those slots, and you cast it as a level 3 spell." + "For example, when you're a level 5 Apothecary, you have three level 3 spell slots. To cast the level 1 spell {@spell Fog Cloud|XPHB}, you must spend one of those slots, and you cast it as a level 3 spell." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Prepared Spells of Level 1+", "entries": [ - "You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Apothecary spells.", - "The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Apothecary levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Apothecary spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the table. The chosen spells must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level. When you reach level 6, for example, you learn a new Apothecary spell, which can be of levels 1-3.", - "If another Apothecary feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Apothecary spells for you." + "You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Apothecary spells.", + "The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Apothecary levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Apothecary spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the table. The chosen spells must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level. When you reach level 6, for example, you learn a new Apothecary spell, which can be of levels 1-3.", + "If another Apothecary feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Apothecary spells for you." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Changing Your Prepared Spells", "entries": [ - "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change your list of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with other Apothecary spells for which you have spell slots." + "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change your list of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with other Apothecary spells for which you have spell slots." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Ability", + "entries": [ + "Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Apothecary spells, since you learn your spells through dedicated study and occult knowledge. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for an Apothecary spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one." ] }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Spellcasting Ability", - "entries": [ - "Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Apothecary spells, since you learn your spells through dedicated study and occult knowledge. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for an Apothecary spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one." - ] - }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Spellcasting Focus", @@ -1662,220 +1662,220 @@ } ] } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Esoteric Theories", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 1, - "entries": [ - "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities.", - "At 1st level, you gain one Esoteric Theory of your choice. Your theory options are detailed at the end of the class description. When you gain certain Apothecary levels, you gain additional theories of your choice, as shown in the Theories column of the Apothecary Features table. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the theories you know and replace it with another theory that you could learn at that level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Medical Expertise", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 2, - "expertise": [ - { - "medicine": true, - "nature": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in the {@skill Medicine} and {@skill Nature} skills." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Apothecary Subclass", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You gain a Apothecary subclass of your choice. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Apothecary levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass's features that are of your Apothecary level or lower." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 4, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Apothecary levels 8, 12, and 16." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 6, - "entries": [ - "At 6th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 8, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 10, - "entries": [ - "At 10th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 11, - "entries": [ - "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities. Choose one {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} as this formula.", - "You can cast your formula spell once without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before you can cast it in this way again.", - "As shown in the Apothecary Features table, you gain another Apothecary spell of your choice that can be cast in this way when you reach Apothecary levels 13 (level 7 spell), 15 (level 8 spell), and 17 (level 9 spell). You also gain an additional spell of your choice for level 7 and 8 spells at Apothecary levels 19 and 20 respectively. You regain all uses of your Greater Formula when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Master Reformulation", - "entries": [ - "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and consult your formula book, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level from the Apothecary spell list." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 12, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 13, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 14, - "entries": [ - "At 14th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 15, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 8 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=8|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 16, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 17, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 9 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=9|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 18, - "entries": [ - "At 18th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 19, - "entries": [ - "You gain another {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { + ] + }, + { + "name": "Esoteric Theories", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 1, + "entries": [ + "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities.", + "At 1st level, you gain one Esoteric Theory of your choice. Your theory options are detailed at the end of the class description. When you gain certain Apothecary levels, you gain additional theories of your choice, as shown in the Theories column of the Apothecary Features table. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the theories you know and replace it with another theory that you could learn at that level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Medical Expertise", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 2, + "expertise": [ + { + "medicine": true, + "nature": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in the {@skill Medicine} and {@skill Nature} skills." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Apothecary Subclass", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You gain a Apothecary subclass of your choice. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Apothecary levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass's features that are of your Apothecary level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 4, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Apothecary levels 8, 12, and 16." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 6, + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 8, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 10, + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 11, + "entries": [ + "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities. Choose one {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} as this formula.", + "You can cast your formula spell once without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before you can cast it in this way again.", + "As shown in the Apothecary Features table, you gain another Apothecary spell of your choice that can be cast in this way when you reach Apothecary levels 13 (level 7 spell), 15 (level 8 spell), and 17 (level 9 spell). You also gain an additional spell of your choice for level 7 and 8 spells at Apothecary levels 19 and 20 respectively. You regain all uses of your Greater Formula when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Reformulation", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and consult your formula book, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level from the Apothecary spell list." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 12, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 13, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 14, + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 15, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 8 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=8|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 16, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 17, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 9 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=9|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 18, + "entries": [ + "At 18th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 19, + "entries": [ + "You gain another {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { "name": "Epic Boon", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "level": 19, "entries": [ "You gain an {@filter Epic Boon feat|feats|category=EB} or another feat of your choice for which you qualify." ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 20, - "entries": [ - "You gain another {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Miraculous Recovery", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 20, - "entries": [ - "At 20th level, you can spend 5 minutes channeling power into a number of creatures (which can include yourself) equal to your Intelligence modifier to facilitate an abnormally fast recovery. You must tend to the creatures during this period, using a {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} with at least one use remaining. The targets regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, spell slots, {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}, and other abilities as if they completed a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. A creature can only benefit from one Miraculous Recovery in a 24-hour period. Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - } - ], + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 20, + "entries": [ + "You gain another {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Miraculous Recovery", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 20, + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, you can spend 5 minutes channeling power into a number of creatures (which can include yourself) equal to your Intelligence modifier to facilitate an abnormally fast recovery. You must tend to the creatures during this period, using a {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} with at least one use remaining. The targets regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, spell slots, {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}, and other abilities as if they completed a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. A creature can only benefit from one Miraculous Recovery in a 24-hour period. Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], "foundryClassFeature": [ { "name": "Apothecary Magic", @@ -2049,89 +2049,89 @@ } } ], - "subclass": [ - { - "name": "Alienist", - "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/EldritchDrakkenheim24/Class/Icons/Alienist.webp", - "shortName": "Alienist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassSpells": [ - "charm person", - "tasha's hideous laughter", - "detect thoughts", - "suggestion", - "hypnotic pattern", - "major image", - "arcane eye", - "dimension door", - "animate objects", - "modify memory", - "eldritch blast" - ], - "additionalSpells": [ - { - "prepared": { - "s1": [ - "eldritch blast#c", - "charm person", - "tasha's hideous laughter" - ], - "s2": [ - "detect thoughts", - "suggestion" - ], - "s3": [ - "hypnotic pattern", - "major image" - ], - "s4": [ - "arcane eye", - "dimension door" - ], - "s5": [ - "animate objects", - "modify memory" - ] - } - } - ], - "foundryAdvancement": [ - { - "type": "ScaleValue", - "configuration": { - "identifier": "psychic-point", - "type": "number", - "scale": { - "3": { - "value": 4 - }, - "6": { - "value": 6 - }, - "10": { - "value": 8 - }, - "14": { - "value": 10 - } - } - }, - "title": "Psychic Point" - } - ], - "subclassFeatures": [ - "Alienist|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Force Manipulation|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|6|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Mental Magic|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|10|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Self-Diagnosis|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|14|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Impenetrable Mind|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|18|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - ], - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { + "subclass": [ + { + "name": "Alienist", + "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/EldritchDrakkenheim24/Class/Icons/Alienist.webp", + "shortName": "Alienist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassSpells": [ + "charm person", + "tasha's hideous laughter", + "detect thoughts", + "suggestion", + "hypnotic pattern", + "major image", + "arcane eye", + "dimension door", + "animate objects", + "modify memory", + "eldritch blast" + ], + "additionalSpells": [ + { + "prepared": { + "s1": [ + "eldritch blast#c", + "charm person", + "tasha's hideous laughter" + ], + "s2": [ + "detect thoughts", + "suggestion" + ], + "s3": [ + "hypnotic pattern", + "major image" + ], + "s4": [ + "arcane eye", + "dimension door" + ], + "s5": [ + "animate objects", + "modify memory" + ] + } + } + ], + "foundryAdvancement": [ + { + "type": "ScaleValue", + "configuration": { + "identifier": "psychic-point", + "type": "number", + "scale": { + "3": { + "value": 4 + }, + "6": { + "value": 6 + }, + "10": { + "value": 8 + }, + "14": { + "value": 10 + } + } + }, + "title": "Psychic Point" + } + ], + "subclassFeatures": [ + "Alienist|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Force Manipulation|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|6|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Mental Magic|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|10|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Self-Diagnosis|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|14|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Impenetrable Mind|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|18|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { "name": "Chemist", "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/GuideDrakkenheim/Class/Icons/Chemist.webp", "shortName": "Chemist", @@ -2197,7 +2197,7 @@ "hasFluff": true, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { + { "name": "Exorcist", "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/GuideDrakkenheim/Class/Icons/Exorcist.webp", "shortName": "Exorcist", @@ -2432,219 +2432,219 @@ "hasFluff": true, "hasFluffImages": true } - ], - "subclassFeature": [ - { - "name": "Alienist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "An Alienist seeks to master the mysteries of the mind. Having devoted years to studying the inner workings of the brain, and unlocking its latent potential, an Alienist is able to read and manipulate the thoughts of others, and bend reality itself. They tap into unfathomable realities and shift the world to their will using the psychic energies they call upon from eldritch lore and arcane knowledge.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Advanced Psychology|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Alienist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Mental Influence|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Metaphysical Tether|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Advanced Psychology", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "skillProficiencies": [ - { - "arcana": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn the {@spell Eldritch Blast} cantrip. You gain proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} skill. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with another skill of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Alienist Spells", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Alienist Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Alienist Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Apothecary Level", - "Spell" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1st", - "{@spell Charm Person|XPHB}, {@spell tasha's hideous laughter|XPHB|Hideous Laughter}" - ], - [ - "3rd", - "{@spell Detect Thoughts|XPHB}, {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "5th", - "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7th", - "{@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB}, {@spell Dimension Door|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "9th", - "{@spell Animate Objects|XPHB}, {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mental Influence", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You have studied hard to unlock the deepest recesses of your psyche, unleashing untapped psychic potential within yourself. This energy is represented by a pool of Psychic Points. You have four Psychic Points. You gain two more at 6th level, another two at 10th, and two more again at 14th level, which you can expend to use the various psionic powers you have detailed below. If you have expended all your Psychic Points, you cannot use these powers. You regain all your expended Psychic Points when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@i {@b Cerebral Breakthrough.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell that deals damage, you can expend a Psychic Point to re-roll any number of the dice. You must use the new rolls.", - "{@i {@b Mind Over Matter.}} Whenever you take damage, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} and expend a Psychic Point, reducing the damage taken by an amount equal to your Apothecary level.", - "{@i {@b Mind Whisperer.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell which does not deal damage, you may spend a Psychic Point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Metaphysical Tether", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can touch a willing creature to create a psychic link with it which lasts a number of hours equal to your Apothecary level or until you end the link (no action required). The maximum number of links you can have at any time is equal to your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}. All the creatures tethered in this way can communicate telepathically with one another as long as they are within 100 feet of each other." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Force Manipulation", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your mental prowess allows you to control the very fabric of your own reality around you, allowing you to defy gravity and push yourself through the air using only your mind. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point to give yourself a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your walking {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} for 1 minute, during which you can {@variantrule Hover|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mental Magic", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You gain new ways to use your latent psychic powers to manipulate the essence of your spells and spellcasting. You gain three new ways to use your Psychic Points:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@i {@b Prescribed Effects.}} Once per turn when a target you can see within 30 feet of you succeeds on an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw against a spell you cast, you can expend a Psychic Point to fill its mind with scrambled psionic energy, forcing it to reroll the {@dice d20} and use the lower roll for its saving throw, possibly turning a success into a failure.", - "{@i {@b Mentally Prepared.}} Once per turn, when a target you can see within 30 feet of you, including yourself, fails an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw, you can use a Psychic Point and add your Intelligence modifier to the creature's saving throw, potentially turning the failure into a success.", - "{@i {@b Fight or Flight Response.}} As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You immediately gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Self-Diagnosis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 14, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "If you have no Psychic Points remaining, you can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend a spell slot to regain {@dice 1d4} Psychic Points.", - "You also gain two additional psychic features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Careful Examination", - "entries": [ - "Whenever you cast a spell that restores {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature, you may expend a Psychic Point. If you do, all creatures targeted by the spell regain an additional amount of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Enhanced Cerebellum", - "entries": [ - "When you cast any spell of 1st level or higher from your Alienist Spells feature, you can cast it by expending a spell slot as normal or by spending a number of Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impenetrable Mind", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 18, - "header": 2, - "resist": [ - "psychic" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "frightened" - ], - "entries": [ - "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to being {@condition Charmed|XPHB} or {@condition Frightened|XPHB}. Magic cannot put you to sleep and you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on saving throws against spells that attempt to read your thoughts or control your mind or actions, such as {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}. Additionally, when you use the Self-Diagnosis feature to regain Psychic Points using a spell slot, you now regain Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." - ] - }, - { + ], + "subclassFeature": [ + { + "name": "Alienist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "An Alienist seeks to master the mysteries of the mind. Having devoted years to studying the inner workings of the brain, and unlocking its latent potential, an Alienist is able to read and manipulate the thoughts of others, and bend reality itself. They tap into unfathomable realities and shift the world to their will using the psychic energies they call upon from eldritch lore and arcane knowledge.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Advanced Psychology|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Alienist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Mental Influence|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Metaphysical Tether|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Advanced Psychology", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "arcana": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn the {@spell Eldritch Blast} cantrip. You gain proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} skill. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with another skill of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alienist Spells", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Alienist Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Alienist Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Apothecary Level", + "Spell" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "{@spell Charm Person|XPHB}, {@spell tasha's hideous laughter|XPHB|Hideous Laughter}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "{@spell Detect Thoughts|XPHB}, {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB}, {@spell Dimension Door|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "{@spell Animate Objects|XPHB}, {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mental Influence", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You have studied hard to unlock the deepest recesses of your psyche, unleashing untapped psychic potential within yourself. This energy is represented by a pool of Psychic Points. You have four Psychic Points. You gain two more at 6th level, another two at 10th, and two more again at 14th level, which you can expend to use the various psionic powers you have detailed below. If you have expended all your Psychic Points, you cannot use these powers. You regain all your expended Psychic Points when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i {@b Cerebral Breakthrough.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell that deals damage, you can expend a Psychic Point to re-roll any number of the dice. You must use the new rolls.", + "{@i {@b Mind Over Matter.}} Whenever you take damage, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} and expend a Psychic Point, reducing the damage taken by an amount equal to your Apothecary level.", + "{@i {@b Mind Whisperer.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell which does not deal damage, you may spend a Psychic Point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Metaphysical Tether", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can touch a willing creature to create a psychic link with it which lasts a number of hours equal to your Apothecary level or until you end the link (no action required). The maximum number of links you can have at any time is equal to your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}. All the creatures tethered in this way can communicate telepathically with one another as long as they are within 100 feet of each other." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Force Manipulation", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your mental prowess allows you to control the very fabric of your own reality around you, allowing you to defy gravity and push yourself through the air using only your mind. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point to give yourself a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your walking {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} for 1 minute, during which you can {@variantrule Hover|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mental Magic", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You gain new ways to use your latent psychic powers to manipulate the essence of your spells and spellcasting. You gain three new ways to use your Psychic Points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i {@b Prescribed Effects.}} Once per turn when a target you can see within 30 feet of you succeeds on an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw against a spell you cast, you can expend a Psychic Point to fill its mind with scrambled psionic energy, forcing it to reroll the {@dice d20} and use the lower roll for its saving throw, possibly turning a success into a failure.", + "{@i {@b Mentally Prepared.}} Once per turn, when a target you can see within 30 feet of you, including yourself, fails an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw, you can use a Psychic Point and add your Intelligence modifier to the creature's saving throw, potentially turning the failure into a success.", + "{@i {@b Fight or Flight Response.}} As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You immediately gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Self-Diagnosis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "If you have no Psychic Points remaining, you can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend a spell slot to regain {@dice 1d4} Psychic Points.", + "You also gain two additional psychic features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Careful Examination", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you cast a spell that restores {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature, you may expend a Psychic Point. If you do, all creatures targeted by the spell regain an additional amount of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enhanced Cerebellum", + "entries": [ + "When you cast any spell of 1st level or higher from your Alienist Spells feature, you can cast it by expending a spell slot as normal or by spending a number of Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impenetrable Mind", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 18, + "header": 2, + "resist": [ + "psychic" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "frightened" + ], + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to being {@condition Charmed|XPHB} or {@condition Frightened|XPHB}. Magic cannot put you to sleep and you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on saving throws against spells that attempt to read your thoughts or control your mind or actions, such as {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}. Additionally, when you use the Self-Diagnosis feature to regain Psychic Points using a spell slot, you now regain Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." + ] + }, + { "name": "Chemist", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "className": "Apothecary", @@ -2662,7 +2662,7 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Chemist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Chemist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Precise Application|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Chemist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -2826,10 +2826,10 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Exorcist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Exorcist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Exorcism|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Exorcist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - } + } ] }, { @@ -3011,7 +3011,7 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Mutagenist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Mutagenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Transmogrifying Elixir|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Mutagenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -3238,15 +3238,14 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Pathogenist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Pernicious Pathogens|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Mutant Strain|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } - ] }, { @@ -3519,11 +3518,11 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Spark of Life|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Reanimator Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Corpsewrought Creature|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -3541,7 +3540,7 @@ "You learn the {@spell Shocking Grasp|XPHB} and {@spell Spare the Dying|XPHB} cantrips. These count as Apothecary spells for you, and don't count against the number of Apothecary cantrips you know." ] }, - { + { "name": "Reanimator Spells", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "className": "Apothecary", @@ -3551,40 +3550,40 @@ "level": 3, "entries": [ "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Reanimator Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Reanimator Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Apothecary Level", - "Spell" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1st", - "{@spell False Life|XPHB}, {@spell Inflict Wounds|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "3rd", - "{@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB}, {@spell Invigorate|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ], - [ - "5th", - "{@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}, {@spell Revivify|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7th", - "{@spell Death Ward|XPHB}, {@spell Corpse Explosion|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ], - [ - "9th", - "{@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, {@spell Nerve Gas|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ] - ] - } + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Reanimator Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Apothecary Level", + "Spell" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "{@spell False Life|XPHB}, {@spell Inflict Wounds|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "{@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB}, {@spell Invigorate|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "{@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}, {@spell Revivify|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@spell Death Ward|XPHB}, {@spell Corpse Explosion|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "{@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, {@spell Nerve Gas|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ] + ] + } ] }, { @@ -3672,7 +3671,7 @@ "Additionally, the weight your corpsewrought creature can push or lift is doubled." ] } - ], + ], "foundrySubclassFeature": [ { "name": "Mental Influence", @@ -4332,7 +4331,7 @@ ] } ], - "subclassFluff": [ + "subclassFluff": [ { "name": "Alienist", "shortName": "Alienist", @@ -4413,5 +4412,5 @@ } ] } - ] -} \ No newline at end of file + ] +} diff --git a/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json b/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json index 07ca0cafcf..7b1939d0a4 100644 --- a/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json +++ b/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json @@ -1696,7 +1696,7 @@ } ], "entries": [ - "A shimmering, multicolored plane of light forms a vertical opaque wall—up to 90 feet long, 30 feet high, and 1 inch thick—centered on a point within range. Alternatively, you shape the wall into a globe up to 30 feet in diameter centered on a point within range. The wall lasts for the duration. If you position the wall in a space occupied by a creature, the spell ends instantly without effect.", + "A shimmering, multicolored plane of light forms a vertical opaque wall\u2014up to 90 feet long, 30 feet high, and 1 inch thick\u2014centered on a point within range. Alternatively, you shape the wall into a globe up to 30 feet in diameter centered on a point within range. The wall lasts for the duration. If you position the wall in a space occupied by a creature, the spell ends instantly without effect.", "The wall sheds {@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} within 100 feet and {@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} for an additional 100 feet. You and creatures you designate when you cast the spell can pass through and be near the wall without harm. Whenever another creature that can see the wall moves is within 20 feet of it, it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or have the {@condition Blinded|XPHB} condition for 1 minute. After a creature makes this saving throw it does not need to do so again until the start of its next turn.", "The wall consists of seven layers, each with a different color. When a creature reaches into or passes through the wall, it does so one layer at a time through all the layers. Each layer forces the creature to make a Dexterity saving throw or be affected by that layer's properties as described in the Prismatic Layers table. After a creature makes a saving throw for a layer, it does not need to make a saving throw for that layer again until the start of its next turn.", "The wall, which has AC 10, can be destroyed one layer at a time, in order from red to violet, by means specific to each layer. If a layer is destroyed, it is gone for the duration. {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} has no effect on the wall, and {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} can affect only the violet layer.", @@ -2037,7 +2037,7 @@ "entries": [ "You touch a creature that has been dead for no longer than 10 days and wasn't Undead when it died. It must make a DC 10 death saving throw.", "On a success, it is revived with 1 Hit Point. If its also a natural 20, the spell does not consume its material component. On a failure, this spell cannot be used to revive this creature. This restriction ends if the creature is revived through other means. If its also a natural 1, it can never be revived.", - "Any poisons that affected the revived creature at its time of death are neutralized. All mortal wounds on the revived creature are closed, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival—its head, for instance—the spell has no effect.", + "Any poisons that affected the revived creature at its time of death are neutralized. All mortal wounds on the revived creature are closed, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival\u2014its head, for instance\u2014the spell has no effect.", "Coming back from the dead is an ordeal. The revived creature takes 2 levels of {@condition exhaustion}." ], "affectsCreatureType": [ @@ -4792,7 +4792,7 @@ "You instantaneously create a new flame within 5 ft of it that fits within a 5-foot cube. Until the end of your next turn the new flame persists without fuel.", "You instantaneously extinguish the flames within the cube.", "You double or halve the area of bright light and dim light cast by the flame, change its color, or both. The change lasts for 1 hour.", - "You cause simple shapes—such as the vague form of a creature, an inanimate object, or a location—to appear within the flames and animate as you like. The shapes last for 1 hour." + "You cause simple shapes\u2014such as the vague form of a creature, an inanimate object, or a location\u2014to appear within the flames and animate as you like. The shapes last for 1 hour." ] }, "If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three non-instantaneous effects created by it active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action." @@ -15430,7 +15430,7 @@ ], "entries": [ "Grasping plants sprout from the ground in a 20-foot square within range. For the duration, these plants turn the ground in the area into {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}. They disappear when the spell ends.", - "Each creature (other than you) in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the {@condition Restrained|XPHB} condition until the spell ends. At the start of each of the {@condition restrained} creature’s turns it can repeat the saving throw, breaking free on a success. A {@condition Restrained|XPHB} creature or a creature it is within reach of can take an action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your spell save DC. On a success, it breaks free." + "Each creature (other than you) in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the {@condition Restrained|XPHB} condition until the spell ends. At the start of each of the {@condition restrained} creature's turns it can repeat the saving throw, breaking free on a success. A {@condition Restrained|XPHB} creature or a creature it is within reach of can take an action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your spell save DC. On a success, it breaks free." ], "savingThrow": [ "strength" @@ -26821,7 +26821,7 @@ } ], "entries": [ - "You can use a shield as a d6 martial bludgeoning weapon with the guard property. If you have training with the shield then you’re proficient in it as a weapon. This does not allow you to draw or stow the shield when you would normally draw or stow a weapon. Gain a weapon mastery from any class that can be used with this weapon." + "You can use a shield as a d6 martial bludgeoning weapon with the guard property. If you have training with the shield then you're proficient in it as a weapon. This does not allow you to draw or stow the shield when you would normally draw or stow a weapon. Gain a weapon mastery from any class that can be used with this weapon." ] }, { @@ -26891,194 +26891,194 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Unarmed Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The weapon damage die of your unarmed strikes is a d6. When you make an unarmed strike, you can choose to make it with two of your free hands. If you do, it counts as a two handed attack and the weapon damage die is a d8.", - "At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature you’re grappling or holding onto." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Strongdraw", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use strength instead of dexterity for weapons that don’t have the loading property. If you do, masteries still treat your attack rolls as dexterity attack rolls. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " - ] - }, - { - "name": "Titan Throw", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can give a melee weapon the thrown property when you attack with it. Its range is 60/120 and you subtract 1 from its damage die if you throw it." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dexterous Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use dexterity for strength based weapons. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " - ] - }, - { - "name": "Courier", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Gain a swim speed and a climb speed equal to your movement speed. Increase your movement speed by 5 ft." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Defense", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have +1 ac while you are wearing medium, composite armor or heavy armor." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Evasion", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have +2 to dexterity saving throws while you are wearing light armor or no armor" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impenetrable", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "While you are wearing heavy armor you have tolerance to slashing and piercing damage. Additionally, your max jump distance is not halved." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Thrown Weapon Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Add 30 ft to the close range of your thrown weapons (60 instead if it's also a ranged weapon). The long range becomes twice your close range (4 times instead if its also a ranged weapon)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Two Weapon Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn when you hit with an attack roll using a light weapon you can add 4 to the weapons damage die." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Feather Grip", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you would draw or stow a weapon you can instead apply or unapply the following effect to one of your hands: Weapons in this hand are treated as if they have the light property.", + "name": "Unarmed Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The weapon damage die of your unarmed strikes is a d6. When you make an unarmed strike, you can choose to make it with two of your free hands. If you do, it counts as a two handed attack and the weapon damage die is a d8.", + "At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature you're grappling or holding onto." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Strongdraw", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use strength instead of dexterity for weapons that don't have the loading property. If you do, masteries still treat your attack rolls as dexterity attack rolls. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " + ] + }, + { + "name": "Titan Throw", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can give a melee weapon the thrown property when you attack with it. Its range is 60/120 and you subtract 1 from its damage die if you throw it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dexterous Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use dexterity for strength based weapons. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " + ] + }, + { + "name": "Courier", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Gain a swim speed and a climb speed equal to your movement speed. Increase your movement speed by 5 ft." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Defense", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have +1 ac while you are wearing medium, composite armor or heavy armor." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Evasion", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have +2 to dexterity saving throws while you are wearing light armor or no armor" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impenetrable", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "While you are wearing heavy armor you have tolerance to slashing and piercing damage. Additionally, your max jump distance is not halved." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Thrown Weapon Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Add 30 ft to the close range of your thrown weapons (60 instead if it's also a ranged weapon). The long range becomes twice your close range (4 times instead if its also a ranged weapon)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Two Weapon Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you hit with an attack roll using a light weapon you can add 4 to the weapons damage die." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Feather Grip", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you would draw or stow a weapon you can instead apply or unapply the following effect to one of your hands: Weapons in this hand are treated as if they have the light property.", "When you gain this fighting style, you choose whether you gain the following feature: You can only have the previous effect on one hand at a time. When you make an attack with a light weapon add 1 to the damage die." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Patient Disciple", "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", @@ -27988,4 +27988,4 @@ ] } ] -} \ No newline at end of file +} diff --git a/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json b/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json index fa3b934bf2..327da67ac6 100644 --- a/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json +++ b/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json @@ -20,212 +20,212 @@ "edition": "classic" }, "monster": [ - { - "name": "Covenant", - "source": "PointyHatWhichLich", - "page": 0, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "type": { - "type": "undead", - "tags": [ - "Warlock" - ] - }, - "alignment": [ - "A" - ], - "ac": [ - 18 - ], - "hp": { - "average": 300, - "formula": "40d8 + 120" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 30 - }, - "initiative": { - "proficiency": 1 - }, - "str": 12, - "dex": 17, - "con": 17, - "int": 18, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 20, - "save": { - "wis": "+9", - "cha": "+11" - }, - "skill": { - "arcana": "+10", - "deception": "+11", - "persuasion": "+17" - }, - "senses": [ - "truesight 120 ft." - ], - "passive": 13, - "resist": [ - "cold", - "necrotic" - ], - "immune": [ - "poison", - "radiant" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "exhaustion", - "frightened", - "paralyzed", - "poisoned" - ], - "languages": [ - "all" - ], - "cr": "20", - "gear": [ - "arcane focus|xphb" - ], - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "The Apotheosis casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as its spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 19}, {@hit 11} to hit with spell attacks):" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Mage Hand}", - "{@spell True Strike}" - ], - "daily": { - "2e": [ - "{@spell Blight} (level 5 version)", - "{@spell Fly} (level 5 version)", - "{@spell Hallucinatory Terrain}", - "{@spell Hold Person} (level 5 version)" - ], - "1e": [ - "{@spell Circle of Death}", - "{@spell Mass Suggestion}", - "{@spell Power Word Kill}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha", - "displayAs": "action" - }, - { - "name": "Compelled Covenant", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "The Covenant casts {@spell Dominate Person|PHB}, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. This ability bypasses Immunity to the Charmed condition." - ], - "legendary": { - "1": [ - "{@spell Dominate Person|PHB}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha", - "displayAs": "legendary", - "hidden": [ - "legendary" - ] - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Legendary Resistance (4/Day)", - "entries": [ - "If the Covenant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Covenant Resurrection", - "entries": [ - "If destroyed, the Covenant reforms in {@dice 1d4} days if any creature it has made a pact with is still alive and their contract untouched, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space beside its oldest contract." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pact Mage", - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of each of its turns, the Covenant chooses one of the following pacts.", - "Pact of the Blade: The Covenant gains the use of its Hexblade action.", - "Pact of the Chain: The Covenant summons a creature that has made a pact with it. The summoned creature appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the Covenant and takes its action immediately after the Covenant's turn. The creature adds the Covenant's Charisma modifier (+5) to all of its weapon and spell attacks and damage rolls.", - "Pact of the Tome: The Covenant regains one expended use of its Spellcasting ability. Alternatively, it may use its action to cast two spells rather than one." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant makes three Eldritch Blast attacks. If its Pact of the Blade is active, it can replace any of these attacks with a Hexblade attack." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Eldritch Blast", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr r} {@hit 11}, range 120 ft. {@h}31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage, and the Covenant chooses one of the following effects: push the target 10 feet away from itself; pull the target 10 feet towards itself; double its Charisma modifier for the damage dealt." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hexblade (Pact of the Blade Only)", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr m} {@hit 11}, reach 5 ft. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) Slashing damage + 31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage." - ] - } - ], - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Change Pact", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant chooses one of the options from its Pact Mage trait. It gains the benefits of the chosen option until the start of its next turn. The Covenant can't take this action again until the start of its next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Misty Step", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see." - ] - } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Legendary Resistances" - ], - "senseTags": [ - "U" - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "languageTags": [ - "XX" - ], - "damageTags": [ - "O", - "S" - ], - "damageTagsSpell": [ - "N" - ], - "spellcastingTags": [ - "O" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MA", - "RA" - ], - "conditionInflictSpell": [ - "charmed", - "paralyzed" - ], - "savingThrowForcedSpell": [ - "constitution", - "wisdom" - ] - } - ] + { + "name": "Covenant", + "source": "PointyHatWhichLich", + "page": 0, + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "undead", + "tags": [ + "Warlock" + ] + }, + "alignment": [ + "A" + ], + "ac": [ + 18 + ], + "hp": { + "average": 300, + "formula": "40d8 + 120" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 30 + }, + "initiative": { + "proficiency": 1 + }, + "str": 12, + "dex": 17, + "con": 17, + "int": 18, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 20, + "save": { + "wis": "+9", + "cha": "+11" + }, + "skill": { + "arcana": "+10", + "deception": "+11", + "persuasion": "+17" + }, + "senses": [ + "truesight 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 13, + "resist": [ + "cold", + "necrotic" + ], + "immune": [ + "poison", + "radiant" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralyzed", + "poisoned" + ], + "languages": [ + "all" + ], + "cr": "20", + "gear": [ + "arcane focus|xphb" + ], + "spellcasting": [ + { + "name": "Spellcasting", + "type": "spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The Apotheosis casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as its spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 19}, {@hit 11} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@spell Mage Hand}", + "{@spell True Strike}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@spell Blight} (level 5 version)", + "{@spell Fly} (level 5 version)", + "{@spell Hallucinatory Terrain}", + "{@spell Hold Person} (level 5 version)" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@spell Circle of Death}", + "{@spell Mass Suggestion}", + "{@spell Power Word Kill}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "displayAs": "action" + }, + { + "name": "Compelled Covenant", + "type": "spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The Covenant casts {@spell Dominate Person|PHB}, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. This ability bypasses Immunity to the Charmed condition." + ], + "legendary": { + "1": [ + "{@spell Dominate Person|PHB}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "displayAs": "legendary", + "hidden": [ + "legendary" + ] + } + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (4/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the Covenant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Covenant Resurrection", + "entries": [ + "If destroyed, the Covenant reforms in {@dice 1d4} days if any creature it has made a pact with is still alive and their contract untouched, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space beside its oldest contract." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pact Mage", + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of each of its turns, the Covenant chooses one of the following pacts.", + "Pact of the Blade: The Covenant gains the use of its Hexblade action.", + "Pact of the Chain: The Covenant summons a creature that has made a pact with it. The summoned creature appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the Covenant and takes its action immediately after the Covenant's turn. The creature adds the Covenant's Charisma modifier (+5) to all of its weapon and spell attacks and damage rolls.", + "Pact of the Tome: The Covenant regains one expended use of its Spellcasting ability. Alternatively, it may use its action to cast two spells rather than one." + ] + } + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant makes three Eldritch Blast attacks. If its Pact of the Blade is active, it can replace any of these attacks with a Hexblade attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eldritch Blast", + "entries": [ + "{@atkr r} {@hit 11}, range 120 ft. {@h}31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage, and the Covenant chooses one of the following effects: push the target 10 feet away from itself; pull the target 10 feet towards itself; double its Charisma modifier for the damage dealt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hexblade (Pact of the Blade Only)", + "entries": [ + "{@atkr m} {@hit 11}, reach 5 ft. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) Slashing damage + 31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage." + ] + } + ], + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Change Pact", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant chooses one of the options from its Pact Mage trait. It gains the benefits of the chosen option until the start of its next turn. The Covenant can't take this action again until the start of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Misty Step", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Legendary Resistances" + ], + "senseTags": [ + "U" + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Multiattack" + ], + "languageTags": [ + "XX" + ], + "damageTags": [ + "O", + "S" + ], + "damageTagsSpell": [ + "N" + ], + "spellcastingTags": [ + "O" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MA", + "RA" + ], + "conditionInflictSpell": [ + "charmed", + "paralyzed" + ], + "savingThrowForcedSpell": [ + "constitution", + "wisdom" + ] + } + ] } diff --git a/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json b/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json index 06c7ea9100..04f3182182 100644 --- a/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json +++ b/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json @@ -20,315 +20,315 @@ "edition": "classic" }, "monster": [ -{ - "name": "Bee-Rex Empress", - "size": [ - "G" - ], - "type": "beast", - "source": "LasersandLiches", - "alignment": [ - "U" - ], - "ac": [ { - "ac": 22, - "from": [ - "natural armor" + "name": "Bee-Rex Empress", + "size": [ + "G" ], - "braces": true - } - ], - "hp": { - "formula": "30d12 + 120", - "average": 315 - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 80, - "fly": 60 - }, - "str": 30, - "dex": 14, - "con": 24, - "int": 8, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 14, - "passive": 19, - "cr": "20", - "shortName": "Empress", - "senses": [ - "blindsight 60 ft." - ], - "senseTags": [ - "B" - ], - "save": { - "str": "+16", - "con": "+13" - }, - "skill": { - "intimidation": "+8", - "perception": "+9", - "survival": "+9" - }, - "resist": [ - { + "type": "beast", + "source": "LasersandLiches", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 22, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ], + "braces": true + } + ], + "hp": { + "formula": "30d12 + 120", + "average": 315 + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 80, + "fly": 60 + }, + "str": 30, + "dex": 14, + "con": 24, + "int": 8, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 14, + "passive": 19, + "cr": "20", + "shortName": "Empress", + "senses": [ + "blindsight 60 ft." + ], + "senseTags": [ + "B" + ], + "save": { + "str": "+16", + "con": "+13" + }, + "skill": { + "intimidation": "+8", + "perception": "+9", + "survival": "+9" + }, "resist": [ - "bludgeoning", - "piercing", - "slashing" - ] - } - ], - "immune": [ - "poison" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "frightened", - "poisoned" - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Pack Tactics", - "entries": [ - "The empress has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the empress's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Siege Monster", - "entries": [ - "The empress deals double damage to objects and structures." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", - "entries": [ - "If the empress fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." - ] - } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Legendary Resistances", - "Pack Tactics", - "Siege Monster" - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes four attacks,", - "one with its bite, two with its claws, and one with its stinger. It cannot make the bite and stinger attacks against the same target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bite", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}72 ({@damage 8d12 + 20}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 18}.) Until this grapple ends the target {@condition restrained} takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) acid damage at the start of it's turn, and the empress cannot bite another target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Claw", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}39 ({@damage 3d12 + 20}) slashing damage." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Stinger", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}47 ({@damage 6d8 + 20}) piercing damage, plus 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Honey Breath", - "entries": [ - "The empress exhales blood honey in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 55 ({@damage 10d10}) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On it's next turn, each affected creature that is still covered in honey must make a {@dc 17} strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} as the honey hardens" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Swallow", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Empress makes a bite attack against a huge or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite's damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the Bee-Rex Empress, and takes 36 ({@damage 8d8}) acid damage at the start of each of the Bee-Rex Empress's turns.", - "If the Bee-Rex Empress takes 40 or more damage in a single turn from a creature inside it, the Bee-Rex Empress must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within 30 feet of the Bee-Rex Empress." - ] - } - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Breath Weapon", - "Multiattack", - "Swallow" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "RCH", - "AOE" - ], - "conditionInflict": [ - "blinded", - "prone", - "restrained" - ], - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Detect", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes a wisdom (perception) check." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Claw-attack", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes a claw attack." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wing Attack (Costs 2 actions)", - "entries": [ - "The empress beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the empress must succeed on a {@dc 21} Dexterity saving throw or take 17 ({@damage 2d6+10}) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. The Bee-Rex Empress can then fly up to half its flying speed." - ] - } - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", - "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", - "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7CaMePXkAIONQp.jpg" + { + "resist": [ + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ] } - } - ] - }, - "damageTags": [ - "A", - "B", - "I", - "P", - "S" - ], - "savingThrowForced": [ - "constitution", - "dexterity" - ] - }, -{ - "name": "Bee-Rex Drone", - "source": "LasersandLiches", - "page": 0, - "size": [ - "H" - ], - "type": "beast", - "alignment": [ - "U" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 14, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "average": 147, - "formula": "14d12 + 56" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 50, - "fly": 30 - }, - "str": 22, - "dex": 12, - "con": 18, - "int": 4, - "wis": 12, - "cha": 8, - "skill": { - "survival": "+5", - "perception": "+5" - }, - "senses": [ - "blindsight 20 ft" - ], - "immune": [ - "poison" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "frightened", - "poisoned" - ], - "cr": "9", - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Pack Tactics", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Drone has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the drone's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Drone makes 2 attacks: one with its bite and one with its stinger. It can't make both attacks against the same target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bite", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}32 ({@damage 4d12 + 6}) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 16}). Until this grapple ends, the target is {@condition restrained}, takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) acid damage at the start of the drone's turn, and the drone can't bite another target." + ], + "immune": [ + "poison" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "frightened", + "poisoned" + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The empress has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the empress's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "The empress deals double damage to objects and structures." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the empress fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Legendary Resistances", + "Pack Tactics", + "Siege Monster" + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes four attacks,", + "one with its bite, two with its claws, and one with its stinger. It cannot make the bite and stinger attacks against the same target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}72 ({@damage 8d12 + 20}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 18}.) Until this grapple ends the target {@condition restrained} takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) acid damage at the start of it's turn, and the empress cannot bite another target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claw", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}39 ({@damage 3d12 + 20}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Stinger", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}47 ({@damage 6d8 + 20}) piercing damage, plus 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Honey Breath", + "entries": [ + "The empress exhales blood honey in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 55 ({@damage 10d10}) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On it's next turn, each affected creature that is still covered in honey must make a {@dc 17} strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} as the honey hardens" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Swallow", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Empress makes a bite attack against a huge or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite's damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the Bee-Rex Empress, and takes 36 ({@damage 8d8}) acid damage at the start of each of the Bee-Rex Empress's turns.", + "If the Bee-Rex Empress takes 40 or more damage in a single turn from a creature inside it, the Bee-Rex Empress must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within 30 feet of the Bee-Rex Empress." + ] + } + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Breath Weapon", + "Multiattack", + "Swallow" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MW", + "RCH", + "AOE" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "blinded", + "prone", + "restrained" + ], + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Detect", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes a wisdom (perception) check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claw-attack", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes a claw attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wing Attack (Costs 2 actions)", + "entries": [ + "The empress beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the empress must succeed on a {@dc 21} Dexterity saving throw or take 17 ({@damage 2d6+10}) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. The Bee-Rex Empress can then fly up to half its flying speed." + ] + } + ], + "fluff": { + "entries": [ + "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", + "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", + "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7CaMePXkAIONQp.jpg" + } + } + ] + }, + "damageTags": [ + "A", + "B", + "I", + "P", + "S" + ], + "savingThrowForced": [ + "constitution", + "dexterity" ] }, { - "name": "Stinger", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}19 ({@damage 3d8 + 6}) piercing damage and 13 ({@damage 3d8}) poison damage. On a critical hit, the stinger is dislodged, dealing an additional 26 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage. After the stinger is dislodged, the drone will die after 1 hour, regardless of its hit points." + "name": "Bee-Rex Drone", + "source": "LasersandLiches", + "page": 0, + "size": [ + "H" + ], + "type": "beast", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 14, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] + } + ], + "hp": { + "average": 147, + "formula": "14d12 + 56" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 50, + "fly": 30 + }, + "str": 22, + "dex": 12, + "con": 18, + "int": 4, + "wis": 12, + "cha": 8, + "skill": { + "survival": "+5", + "perception": "+5" + }, + "senses": [ + "blindsight 20 ft" + ], + "immune": [ + "poison" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "frightened", + "poisoned" + ], + "cr": "9", + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Drone has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the drone's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." + ] + } + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Drone makes 2 attacks: one with its bite and one with its stinger. It can't make both attacks against the same target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}32 ({@damage 4d12 + 6}) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 16}). Until this grapple ends, the target is {@condition restrained}, takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) acid damage at the start of the drone's turn, and the drone can't bite another target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Stinger", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}19 ({@damage 3d8 + 6}) piercing damage and 13 ({@damage 3d8}) poison damage. On a critical hit, the stinger is dislodged, dealing an additional 26 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage. After the stinger is dislodged, the drone will die after 1 hour, regardless of its hit points." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Pack Tactics" + ], + "senseTags": [ + "B" + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Multiattack" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MW", + "RCH" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "grappled", + "restrained" + ], + "fluff": { + "entries": [ + "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", + "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", + "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1p-sW9XQAInAtU.jpg" + } + } + ] + }, + "damageTags": [ + "A", + "I", + "P" ] } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Pack Tactics" - ], - "senseTags": [ - "B" - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "RCH" - ], - "conditionInflict": [ - "grappled", - "restrained" - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", - "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", - "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1p-sW9XQAInAtU.jpg" - } - } - ] - }, - "damageTags": [ - "A", - "I", - "P" ] - } - ] } From 79745a4394e586aeae47eef1aea7027eccfba5db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:14:31 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 11/24] Update --- ...mmunity; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json | 62 +- ...s; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json | 3431 +++++++++-------- collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json | 386 +- creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json | 416 +- creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json | 602 +-- 5 files changed, 2449 insertions(+), 2448 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json b/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json index 3ad990e251..c174ce2e21 100644 --- a/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json +++ b/collection/Community; Drakkenheim - Community Pack.json @@ -14,25 +14,25 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" } ], - "dependencies": { - "spell": [ + "dependencies": { + "spell": [ "MonstersOfDrakkenheim" - ], - "creature": [ + ], + "creature": [ "GuideDrakkenheim" - ] - }, - "optionalFeatureTypes": { - "ET": "Esoteric Theory" - }, + ] + }, + "optionalFeatureTypes": { + "ET": "Esoteric Theory" + }, "dateAdded": 1767544937, "dateLastModified": 1767544937, "edition": "one" }, - "optionalfeature": [ + "optionalfeature": [ { "name": "Acquired Tolerance", "source": "CommunityDrakkenheim", @@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ ] } ], - "spell": [ + "spell": [ { "name": "Acid Burn", "source": "CommunityDrakkenheim", @@ -1832,12 +1832,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -2147,12 +2147,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 30 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 30 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -3187,12 +3187,12 @@ } ], "range": { - "type": "emanation", - "distance": { - "type": "feet", - "amount": 10 - } - }, + "type": "emanation", + "distance": { + "type": "feet", + "amount": 10 + } + }, "components": { "v": true, "s": true, @@ -4737,4 +4737,4 @@ ] } ] -} +} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json b/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json index 621f859f54..ccdbd484e7 100644 --- a/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json +++ b/collection/Dungeon Dudes; Drakkenheim - Eldritch Experiments.json @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" }, { "json": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -29,28 +29,28 @@ ], "version": "1.0", "color": "825494", - "colorNight": "9661ab" + "colorNight": "9661ab" } ], - "dependencies": { - "condition": [ + "dependencies": { + "condition": [ "MonstersOfDrakkenheim" - ], - "optionalfeature": [ + ], + "optionalfeature": [ "GuideDrakkenheim" - ], - "spell": [ + ], + "spell": [ "CommunityDrakkenheim" - ] - }, - "optionalFeatureTypes": { + ] + }, + "optionalFeatureTypes": { "ET": "Esoteric Theory" }, "dateAdded": 1767544937, "dateLastModified": 1767544937, "edition": "one" }, - "optionalfeature": [ + "optionalfeature": [ { "name": "Advanced Chemistry", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ "featureType": [ "ET" ], - "prerequisite": [ + "prerequisite": [ { "level": { "level": 2, @@ -82,8 +82,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must deal acid, cold, fire, or lightning damage." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Psychiatric Training", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You gain resistance to psychic damage, and your mind cannot be read or controlled by any means." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Alien Breakthrough", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", @@ -131,398 +131,398 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Warlock or Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal psychic damage or be from the illusion or enchantment school." - ] - }, + ] + }, { - "name": "Applied Cryogenics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "name": "Applied Cryogenics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Applied Cryogenics|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cauterization", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cauterization", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Cauterization|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals acid or fire damage gains the Burning (acid or fire, respectively) condition. The burning damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Combat Stim", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals acid or fire damage gains the Burning (acid or fire, respectively) condition. The burning damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Combat Stim", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Combat Stim|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this theory, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Critical Wound Analysis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Critical Wound Analysis|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You have advantage on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the Bloodied condition." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Electroshock Therapy", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You have advantage on melee weapon attacks against any creature with the Bloodied condition." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Electroshock Therapy", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Electroshock Therapy|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals lightning damage gains the {@condition Shocked|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition until the start of your next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Experimental Reanimation Protocols|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Reanimator", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hoplology", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Reanimator", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two necromancy spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hoplology", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Hoplology|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Anatomical Precision|GuideDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain one fighting style feat of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Natural Sciences", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain one fighting style feat of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Natural Sciences", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Natural Sciences|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Botanist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the abjuration or evocation school." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Constant Evolution", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Botanist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Druid spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either be from the abjuration or evocation school." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Constant Evolution", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Constant Evolution|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Mutagenist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Open Veins", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Mutagenist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two transmutation spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Open Veins", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Open Veins|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you score a critical hit with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The bleeding damage equals the weapon's damage die." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Scalpel Discipline", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "When you score a critical hit with a weapon attack, the target gains the {@condition Bleeding|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition. The bleeding damage equals the weapon's damage die." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Scalpel Discipline", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Scalpel Discipline|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + }, "optionalfeature": [ "Combat Medic|GuideDrakkenheim" ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use the mastery properties of one weapon of your choice with which you have proficiency. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can change the weapon you choose." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Strategic Observation", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use the mastery properties of one weapon of your choice with which you have proficiency. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can change the weapon you choose." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Strategic Observation", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Strategic Observation|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your initiative rolls." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You can add your Intelligence modifier to your initiative rolls." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Surgically Enhanced Optics", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Surgically Enhanced Optics|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, the range increases to 120 feet. This darkvision works in both magical and nonmagical darkness." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Threat Analysis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, the range increases to 120 feet. This darkvision works in both magical and nonmagical darkness." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Threat Analysis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Threat Analysis|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 6, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a reaction to add your Intelligence modifier to your Armor Class for that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss you." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Toxin Research", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 6, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When another creature hits you with a melee attack, you can take a reaction to add your Intelligence modifier to your Armor Class for that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss you." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Toxin Research", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Toxin Research|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Pathogenist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list that deal poison or acid damage. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Trappings of Faith", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Pathogenist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list that deal poison or acid damage. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Trappings of Faith", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim14", "reprintedAs": [ { "edition": "one", "uid": "Trappings of Faith|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } ], - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "prerequisite": [ - { - "level": { - "level": 2, - "class": { - "name": "Apothecary", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - }, - "subclass": { - "name": "Exorcist", - "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", - "visible": true - } - } - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn two spells of your choice from the Cleric spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal necrotic or radiant damage." - ] - }, + "featureType": [ + "ET" + ], + "prerequisite": [ + { + "level": { + "level": 2, + "class": { + "name": "Apothecary", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + }, + "subclass": { + "name": "Exorcist", + "source": "GuideDrakkenheim", + "visible": true + } + } + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn two spells of your choice from the Cleric spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal necrotic or radiant damage." + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Chemistry", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "featureType": [ "ET" ], - "prerequisite": [ + "prerequisite": [ { "level": { "level": 3, @@ -541,8 +541,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must deal Acid, Cold, Fire, or Lightning damage." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Advanced Psychiatric Training", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -551,8 +551,8 @@ ], "entries": [ "You gain {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage, and your mind cannot be read or controlled by any means." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Alien Breakthrough", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -578,536 +578,536 @@ ], "entries": [ "You learn two spells of your choice from the Warlock or Wizard spell list. The spells must be of a level you can cast and must be no higher than 5th level. The spells must either deal Psychic damage or be from the Illusion or Enchantment school." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Applied Cryogenics", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Cold damage gains the {@condition Frozen|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} condition (DC equals your spell save DC)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Background Check", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "Choose one additional {@filter Origin feat|feats|category=o}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Cauterization", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "A creature that fails a saving throw against one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher that deals Acid or Fire damage gains the {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} (Acid or Fire, respectively) condition. The {@condition Burning|MonstersOfDrakkenheim} damage is equal to a number of d6s equal to half the spell's level (rounded down)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Combat Stim", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "featureType": [ - "ET" - ], - "entries": [ - "When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} until the end of the turn. 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"history", + "investigation", + "medicine", + "nature", + "religion" + ], + "count": 2 + } + } + ] + }, + "startingEquipment": { "additionalFromBackground": true, "defaultData": [ { @@ -1229,199 +1229,199 @@ "entries": [ "{@i Choose A, B, or C:} (A) {@item Light Crossbow|XPHB}, {@item Bolt|XPHB|20 Bolts}, {@item Component Pouch|XPHB}, {@item Scholar's Pack|XPHB}, {@item Hide Armor|XPHB}, any {@filter simple weapon|items|source=xphb|category=basic|type=simple weapon}, and two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}, {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} and 5 GP; (B) {@item Shortsword|XPHB}, {@item Arcane Focus|XPHB}, {@item Dungeoneer's Pack|XPHB}, {@item Hide Armor|XPHB}, any {@filter simple weapon|items|source=xphb|category=basic|type=simple weapon}, and two {@item Dagger|XPHB|Daggers}, {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} and and 5 GP; or (C) 100 GP" ] - }, - "multiclassing": { - "requirements": { - "int": 13 - }, - "proficienciesGained": { - "armor": [ - "light" - ], - "tools": [ - "Any one tool proficiency" - ], - 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Necrosis|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Etherealness", + "Finger of Death", + "Forcecage", + "Miasma|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Plane Shift", + "Prismatic Spray", + "Grievous Wounds|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Regenerate", + "Resurrection", + "Antimagic Field", + "Antipathy/Sympathy", + "Breath of Nightshade|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Clone", + "Dominate Monster", + "Feeblemind", + "Mind Blank", + "Plague Wind|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Power Word Stun", + "Astral Projection", + "Foresight", + "Mass Heal", + "Pandemic|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "Power Word Kill", + "Time Stop", + "Touch of Death|CommunityDrakkenheim", + "True Polymorph", + "True Resurrection" + ], + "cantripProgression": [ + 3, + 3, + 3, + 4, + 4, + 4, + 4, + 4, + 4, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5, + 5 + ], + "preparedSpellsProgression": [ 4, 5, 6, @@ -1443,41 +1443,41 @@ 21, 22 ], - "preparedSpellsChange": "restLong", - "foundryAdvancement": [ - { - "type": "ScaleValue", - "configuration": { - "identifier": "apothecary-magic-slots", - "type": "number", - "scale": { - "1": { - "value": 1 - }, - "2": { - "value": 2 - }, - "5": { - "value": 3 - }, - "9": { - "value": 4 - }, - "13": { - "value": 5 - }, - "17": { - "value": 6 - } - } - }, - "title": "Apothecary Magic Slots" - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - } - ], - "classFluff": [ + "preparedSpellsChange": "restLong", + "foundryAdvancement": [ + { + "type": "ScaleValue", + "configuration": { + "identifier": "apothecary-magic-slots", + "type": "number", + "scale": { + "1": { + "value": 1 + }, + "2": { + "value": 2 + }, + "5": { + "value": 3 + }, + "9": { + "value": 4 + }, + "13": { + "value": 5 + }, + "17": { + "value": 6 + } + } + }, + "title": "Apothecary Magic Slots" + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + } + ], + "classFluff": [ { "name": "Apothecary", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", @@ -1487,26 +1487,26 @@ "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "type": "section", "entries": [ - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Sidebar: Apothecary 2024", - "entries": [ - "We're considering the following updates to the Apothecary to bring the class in-line with the 2024 design philosophy:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "First, like all classes in 2024 ruleset, an Apothecary chooses their subclass at 3rd level. All 1st-level subclass features are instead gained at 3rd level.", - "Second, Apothecaries learn one Esoteric Theory at 1st level. This increases their overall number of Esoteric Theories learned by one.", - "Apothecaries retain their increased number of Spell Slots compared to their Warlock cousins.", - "The {@optfeature Medical Expertise|GuideDrakkenheim} Esoteric Theory becomes a class feature gained by all Apothecaries at 2nd level.", - "{@homebrew Prepared spells amount changed to match Clerc/Druid 2024 progression.}", - "{@homebrew Added Epic Boon as a class feature similar to other classes in 2024.}", - "{@homebrew Translated the class to match 2024 styling without changing any of the mechanics outside of what was previously mentioned.}" - ] - }, - "We may consider further game balance adjustments to individual subclasses, Esoteric Theories, or spells, but these changes represent the main changes we're looking at for the core class itself." - ] - }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sidebar: Apothecary 2024", + "entries": [ + "We're considering the following updates to the Apothecary to bring the class in-line with the 2024 design philosophy:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "First, like all classes in 2024 ruleset, an Apothecary chooses their subclass at 3rd level. All 1st-level subclass features are instead gained at 3rd level.", + "Second, Apothecaries learn one Esoteric Theory at 1st level. This increases their overall number of Esoteric Theories learned by one.", + "Apothecaries retain their increased number of Spell Slots compared to their Warlock cousins.", + "The {@optfeature Medical Expertise|GuideDrakkenheim} Esoteric Theory becomes a class feature gained by all Apothecaries at 2nd level.", + "{@homebrew Prepared spells amount changed to match Clerc/Druid 2024 progression.}", + "{@homebrew Added Epic Boon as a class feature similar to other classes in 2024.}", + "{@homebrew Translated the class to match 2024 styling without changing any of the mechanics outside of what was previously mentioned.}" + ] + }, + "We may consider further game balance adjustments to individual subclasses, Esoteric Theories, or spells, but these changes represent the main changes we're looking at for the core class itself." + ] + }, "A bespectacled man stands at an operating table, studying the dissected monstrosity resting upon the slab. The crackle of electric conductors harmonize with his arcane mumblings as he takes up his scalpels and saws. As he finishes the final stitch, the creature's hand twitches and jolts to life once more.", "Cloaked in an acid-stained heavy coat, a tall half-elf brews tinctures and tonics. Her face is concealed behind thick black goggles and a heavy breathing mask as she performs an unusual combination of herbalism, alchemy, medicine, and magic. Her mixtures bubble and boil as she muses whether the cure will be worse than the disease.", "A lithe tiefling soothes a suffering patient as they draw a sample of contaminated blood. Lifting the vial to examine the liquid within, they pull upon eldritch energy to distill the sample into a pure contagion. Scribbling their findings down in a withered notebook, they add the vial to their collection of pathogens and scourges to use against their foes.", @@ -1583,76 +1583,76 @@ ] } ], - "classFeature": [ - { - "name": "Apothecary Magic", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 1, - "entries": [ - { + "classFeature": [ + { + "name": "Apothecary Magic", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 1, + "entries": [ + { "type": "entries", "entries": [ - "Your arcane research has given you facility with spells. Refer to the Core Rules for the general rules of spellcasting and the Spells Listing in this book for the Apothecary spell list.", + "Your arcane research has given you facility with spells. Refer to the Core Rules for the general rules of spellcasting and the Spells Listing in this book for the Apothecary spell list.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Cantrips", "entries": [ "You know three cantrips of your choice from the Apothecary spell list. You learn additional Apothecary cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Apothecary cantrip of your choice.", - "When you reach Apothecary levels 4 and 10, you learn another Apothecary cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Formula Book", - "entries": [ - "You have a book or collection of notes that you study to prepare your Apothecary spells, develop your Esoteric Theories, and record your occult practices. You may use your formula book as an {@item Arcane Focus|XPHB} for your Apothecary spells. You may describe this book any way you like. Some examples of your book's appearance include:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "A large leatherbound tome with yellowing pages bound shut with an iron lock", - "A scattered assortment of scribbled notes loosely held together by rope", - "A pristine journal with perfect edges and beautiful penmanship", - "A leather briefcase with two small golden locks", - "A medical bag with surgical symbols on the sides", - "A beat-up satchel slung over one shoulder with vials and bottles poking out of every pocket" - ] - }, - "If the book is destroyed or lost, you can recreate it using inks and paper during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + "When you reach Apothecary levels 4 and 10, you learn another Apothecary cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Apothecary Features table." ] }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Formula Book", + "entries": [ + "You have a book or collection of notes that you study to prepare your Apothecary spells, develop your Esoteric Theories, and record your occult practices. You may use your formula book as an {@item Arcane Focus|XPHB} for your Apothecary spells. You may describe this book any way you like. Some examples of your book's appearance include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A large leatherbound tome with yellowing pages bound shut with an iron lock", + "A scattered assortment of scribbled notes loosely held together by rope", + "A pristine journal with perfect edges and beautiful penmanship", + "A leather briefcase with two small golden locks", + "A medical bag with surgical symbols on the sides", + "A beat-up satchel slung over one shoulder with vials and bottles poking out of every pocket" + ] + }, + "If the book is destroyed or lost, you can recreate it using inks and paper during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Spell Slots", "entries": [ "The Apothecary Features table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your Apothecary spells of levels 1-5. The table also shows the level of those slots, all of which are the same level. To cast one of your Apothecary spells of 1st level or higher, you must expend a spell slot. You regain all expended Apothecary Magic spell slots when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - "For example, when you're a level 5 Apothecary, you have three level 3 spell slots. To cast the level 1 spell {@spell Fog Cloud|XPHB}, you must spend one of those slots, and you cast it as a level 3 spell." + "For example, when you're a level 5 Apothecary, you have three level 3 spell slots. To cast the level 1 spell {@spell Fog Cloud|XPHB}, you must spend one of those slots, and you cast it as a level 3 spell." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Prepared Spells of Level 1+", "entries": [ - "You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Apothecary spells.", - "The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Apothecary levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Apothecary spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the table. The chosen spells must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level. When you reach level 6, for example, you learn a new Apothecary spell, which can be of levels 1-3.", - "If another Apothecary feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Apothecary spells for you." + "You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Apothecary spells.", + "The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Apothecary levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Apothecary Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Apothecary spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the table. The chosen spells must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level. When you reach level 6, for example, you learn a new Apothecary spell, which can be of levels 1-3.", + "If another Apothecary feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Apothecary spells for you." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Changing Your Prepared Spells", "entries": [ - "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change your list of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with other Apothecary spells for which you have spell slots." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Spellcasting Ability", - "entries": [ - "Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Apothecary spells, since you learn your spells through dedicated study and occult knowledge. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for an Apothecary spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one." + "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}, you can change your list of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with other Apothecary spells for which you have spell slots." ] }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Ability", + "entries": [ + "Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Apothecary spells, since you learn your spells through dedicated study and occult knowledge. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for an Apothecary spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one." + ] + }, { "type": "entries", "name": "Spellcasting Focus", @@ -1662,220 +1662,220 @@ } ] } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Esoteric Theories", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 1, - "entries": [ - "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities.", - "At 1st level, you gain one Esoteric Theory of your choice. Your theory options are detailed at the end of the class description. When you gain certain Apothecary levels, you gain additional theories of your choice, as shown in the Theories column of the Apothecary Features table. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the theories you know and replace it with another theory that you could learn at that level." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Medical Expertise", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 2, - "expertise": [ - { - "medicine": true, - "nature": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You gain {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in the {@skill Medicine} and {@skill Nature} skills." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Apothecary Subclass", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You gain a Apothecary subclass of your choice. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Apothecary levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass's features that are of your Apothecary level or lower." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 4, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Apothecary levels 8, 12, and 16." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 6, - "entries": [ - "At 6th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 8, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 10, - "entries": [ - "At 10th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 11, - "entries": [ - "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities. Choose one {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} as this formula.", - "You can cast your formula spell once without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before you can cast it in this way again.", - "As shown in the Apothecary Features table, you gain another Apothecary spell of your choice that can be cast in this way when you reach Apothecary levels 13 (level 7 spell), 15 (level 8 spell), and 17 (level 9 spell). You also gain an additional spell of your choice for level 7 and 8 spells at Apothecary levels 19 and 20 respectively. You regain all uses of your Greater Formula when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Master Reformulation", - "entries": [ - "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and consult your formula book, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level from the Apothecary spell list." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 12, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 13, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 14, - "entries": [ - "At 14th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 15, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 8 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=8|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Ability Score Improvement", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 16, - "entries": [ - "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 17, - "entries": [ - "You gain a {@filter level 9 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=9|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Subclass Feature", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 18, - "entries": [ - "At 18th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 19, - "entries": [ - "You gain another {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { + ] + }, + { + "name": "Esoteric Theories", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 1, + "entries": [ + "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities.", + "At 1st level, you gain one Esoteric Theory of your choice. Your theory options are detailed at the end of the class description. When you gain certain Apothecary levels, you gain additional theories of your choice, as shown in the Theories column of the Apothecary Features table. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the theories you know and replace it with another theory that you could learn at that level." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Medical Expertise", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 2, + "expertise": [ + { + "medicine": true, + "nature": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You gain {@variantrule Expertise|XPHB} in the {@skill Medicine} and {@skill Nature} skills." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Apothecary Subclass", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You gain a Apothecary subclass of your choice. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Apothecary levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass's features that are of your Apothecary level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 4, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Apothecary levels 8, 12, and 16." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 6, + "entries": [ + "At 6th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 8, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 10, + "entries": [ + "At 10th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 11, + "entries": [ + "You have discovered esoteric theories, scraps of forbidden lore that you can use to augment your magical abilities. Choose one {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} as this formula.", + "You can cast your formula spell once without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} before you can cast it in this way again.", + "As shown in the Apothecary Features table, you gain another Apothecary spell of your choice that can be cast in this way when you reach Apothecary levels 13 (level 7 spell), 15 (level 8 spell), and 17 (level 9 spell). You also gain an additional spell of your choice for level 7 and 8 spells at Apothecary levels 19 and 20 respectively. You regain all uses of your Greater Formula when you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Reformulation", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} and consult your formula book, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level from the Apothecary spell list." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 12, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 13, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 14, + "entries": [ + "At 14th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 15, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 8 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=8|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ability Score Improvement", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 16, + "entries": [ + "You gain the {@feat Ability Score Improvement|XPHB} feat or another {@5etools feat|feats.html} of your choice for which you qualify." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 17, + "entries": [ + "You gain a {@filter level 9 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=9|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Subclass Feature", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 18, + "entries": [ + "At 18th level, you gain a feature granted by your chosen discipline." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 19, + "entries": [ + "You gain another {@filter level 6 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=6|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { "name": "Epic Boon", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "level": 19, "entries": [ "You gain an {@filter Epic Boon feat|feats|category=EB} or another feat of your choice for which you qualify." ] - }, - { - "name": "Greater Formula", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 20, - "entries": [ - "You gain another {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Miraculous Recovery", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 20, - "entries": [ - "At 20th level, you can spend 5 minutes channeling power into a number of creatures (which can include yourself) equal to your Intelligence modifier to facilitate an abnormally fast recovery. You must tend to the creatures during this period, using a {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} with at least one use remaining. The targets regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, spell slots, {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}, and other abilities as if they completed a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. A creature can only benefit from one Miraculous Recovery in a 24-hour period. Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." - ] - } - ], + }, + { + "name": "Greater Formula", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 20, + "entries": [ + "You gain another {@filter level 7 Apothecary spell|spells|source=|level=7|class=apothecary (Dk:EE'24)} of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Miraculous Recovery", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 20, + "entries": [ + "At 20th level, you can spend 5 minutes channeling power into a number of creatures (which can include yourself) equal to your Intelligence modifier to facilitate an abnormally fast recovery. You must tend to the creatures during this period, using a {@item Healer's Kit|XPHB} with at least one use remaining. The targets regain {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, spell slots, {@variantrule Hit Point Dice|XPHB}, and other abilities as if they completed a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}. A creature can only benefit from one Miraculous Recovery in a 24-hour period. Once you use this feature, you can't do so again until you finish a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}." + ] + } + ], "foundryClassFeature": [ { "name": "Apothecary Magic", @@ -2049,89 +2049,89 @@ } } ], - "subclass": [ - { - "name": "Alienist", - "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/EldritchDrakkenheim24/Class/Icons/Alienist.webp", - "shortName": "Alienist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassSpells": [ - "charm person", - "tasha's hideous laughter", - "detect thoughts", - "suggestion", - "hypnotic pattern", - "major image", - "arcane eye", - "dimension door", - "animate objects", - "modify memory", - "eldritch blast" - ], - "additionalSpells": [ - { - "prepared": { - "s1": [ - "eldritch blast#c", - "charm person", - "tasha's hideous laughter" - ], - "s2": [ - "detect thoughts", - "suggestion" - ], - "s3": [ - "hypnotic pattern", - "major image" - ], - "s4": [ - "arcane eye", - "dimension door" - ], - "s5": [ - "animate objects", - "modify memory" - ] - } - } - ], - "foundryAdvancement": [ - { - "type": "ScaleValue", - "configuration": { - "identifier": "psychic-point", - "type": "number", - "scale": { - "3": { - "value": 4 - }, - "6": { - "value": 6 - }, - "10": { - "value": 8 - }, - "14": { - "value": 10 - } - } - }, - "title": "Psychic Point" - } - ], - "subclassFeatures": [ - "Alienist|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Force Manipulation|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|6|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Mental Magic|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|10|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Self-Diagnosis|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|14|EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "Impenetrable Mind|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|18|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - ], - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { + "subclass": [ + { + "name": "Alienist", + "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/EldritchDrakkenheim24/Class/Icons/Alienist.webp", + "shortName": "Alienist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassSpells": [ + "charm person", + "tasha's hideous laughter", + "detect thoughts", + "suggestion", + "hypnotic pattern", + "major image", + "arcane eye", + "dimension door", + "animate objects", + "modify memory", + "eldritch blast" + ], + "additionalSpells": [ + { + "prepared": { + "s1": [ + "eldritch blast#c", + "charm person", + "tasha's hideous laughter" + ], + "s2": [ + "detect thoughts", + "suggestion" + ], + "s3": [ + "hypnotic pattern", + "major image" + ], + "s4": [ + "arcane eye", + "dimension door" + ], + "s5": [ + "animate objects", + "modify memory" + ] + } + } + ], + "foundryAdvancement": [ + { + "type": "ScaleValue", + "configuration": { + "identifier": "psychic-point", + "type": "number", + "scale": { + "3": { + "value": 4 + }, + "6": { + "value": 6 + }, + "10": { + "value": 8 + }, + "14": { + "value": 10 + } + } + }, + "title": "Psychic Point" + } + ], + "subclassFeatures": [ + "Alienist|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Force Manipulation|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|6|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Mental Magic|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|10|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Self-Diagnosis|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|14|EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "Impenetrable Mind|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|18|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { "name": "Chemist", "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/GuideDrakkenheim/Class/Icons/Chemist.webp", "shortName": "Chemist", @@ -2197,7 +2197,7 @@ "hasFluff": true, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { + { "name": "Exorcist", "foundryImg": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/GuideDrakkenheim/Class/Icons/Exorcist.webp", "shortName": "Exorcist", @@ -2432,219 +2432,219 @@ "hasFluff": true, "hasFluffImages": true } - ], - "subclassFeature": [ - { - "name": "Alienist", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "An Alienist seeks to master the mysteries of the mind. Having devoted years to studying the inner workings of the brain, and unlocking its latent potential, an Alienist is able to read and manipulate the thoughts of others, and bend reality itself. They tap into unfathomable realities and shift the world to their will using the psychic energies they call upon from eldritch lore and arcane knowledge.", - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Advanced Psychology|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Alienist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Mental Influence|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - }, - { - "type": "refSubclassFeature", - "subclassFeature": "Metaphysical Tether|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Advanced Psychology", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "skillProficiencies": [ - { - "arcana": true - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You learn the {@spell Eldritch Blast} cantrip. You gain proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} skill. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with another skill of your choice." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Alienist Spells", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Alienist Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Alienist Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Apothecary Level", - "Spell" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1st", - "{@spell Charm Person|XPHB}, {@spell tasha's hideous laughter|XPHB|Hideous Laughter}" - ], - [ - "3rd", - "{@spell Detect Thoughts|XPHB}, {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "5th", - "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7th", - "{@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB}, {@spell Dimension Door|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "9th", - "{@spell Animate Objects|XPHB}, {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}" - ] - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mental Influence", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "You have studied hard to unlock the deepest recesses of your psyche, unleashing untapped psychic potential within yourself. This energy is represented by a pool of Psychic Points. You have four Psychic Points. You gain two more at 6th level, another two at 10th, and two more again at 14th level, which you can expend to use the various psionic powers you have detailed below. If you have expended all your Psychic Points, you cannot use these powers. You regain all your expended Psychic Points when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@i {@b Cerebral Breakthrough.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell that deals damage, you can expend a Psychic Point to re-roll any number of the dice. You must use the new rolls.", - "{@i {@b Mind Over Matter.}} Whenever you take damage, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} and expend a Psychic Point, reducing the damage taken by an amount equal to your Apothecary level.", - "{@i {@b Mind Whisperer.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell which does not deal damage, you may spend a Psychic Point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Metaphysical Tether", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 3, - "entries": [ - "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can touch a willing creature to create a psychic link with it which lasts a number of hours equal to your Apothecary level or until you end the link (no action required). The maximum number of links you can have at any time is equal to your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}. All the creatures tethered in this way can communicate telepathically with one another as long as they are within 100 feet of each other." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Force Manipulation", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 6, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "Your mental prowess allows you to control the very fabric of your own reality around you, allowing you to defy gravity and push yourself through the air using only your mind. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point to give yourself a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your walking {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} for 1 minute, during which you can {@variantrule Hover|XPHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Mental Magic", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 10, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "You gain new ways to use your latent psychic powers to manipulate the essence of your spells and spellcasting. You gain three new ways to use your Psychic Points:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "{@i {@b Prescribed Effects.}} Once per turn when a target you can see within 30 feet of you succeeds on an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw against a spell you cast, you can expend a Psychic Point to fill its mind with scrambled psionic energy, forcing it to reroll the {@dice d20} and use the lower roll for its saving throw, possibly turning a success into a failure.", - "{@i {@b Mentally Prepared.}} Once per turn, when a target you can see within 30 feet of you, including yourself, fails an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw, you can use a Psychic Point and add your Intelligence modifier to the creature's saving throw, potentially turning the failure into a success.", - "{@i {@b Fight or Flight Response.}} As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You immediately gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Self-Diagnosis", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 14, - "header": 2, - "entries": [ - "If you have no Psychic Points remaining, you can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend a spell slot to regain {@dice 1d4} Psychic Points.", - "You also gain two additional psychic features:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Careful Examination", - "entries": [ - "Whenever you cast a spell that restores {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature, you may expend a Psychic Point. If you do, all creatures targeted by the spell regain an additional amount of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Enhanced Cerebellum", - "entries": [ - "When you cast any spell of 1st level or higher from your Alienist Spells feature, you can cast it by expending a spell slot as normal or by spending a number of Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impenetrable Mind", - "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "className": "Apothecary", - "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "subclassShortName": "Alienist", - "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", - "level": 18, - "header": 2, - "resist": [ - "psychic" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "frightened" - ], - "entries": [ - "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to being {@condition Charmed|XPHB} or {@condition Frightened|XPHB}. Magic cannot put you to sleep and you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on saving throws against spells that attempt to read your thoughts or control your mind or actions, such as {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}. Additionally, when you use the Self-Diagnosis feature to regain Psychic Points using a spell slot, you now regain Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." - ] - }, - { + ], + "subclassFeature": [ + { + "name": "Alienist", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "An Alienist seeks to master the mysteries of the mind. Having devoted years to studying the inner workings of the brain, and unlocking its latent potential, an Alienist is able to read and manipulate the thoughts of others, and bend reality itself. They tap into unfathomable realities and shift the world to their will using the psychic energies they call upon from eldritch lore and arcane knowledge.", + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Advanced Psychology|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Alienist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Mental Influence|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + }, + { + "type": "refSubclassFeature", + "subclassFeature": "Metaphysical Tether|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Alienist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Advanced Psychology", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "skillProficiencies": [ + { + "arcana": true + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You learn the {@spell Eldritch Blast} cantrip. You gain proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} skill. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with another skill of your choice." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alienist Spells", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Alienist Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Alienist Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Apothecary Level", + "Spell" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "{@spell Charm Person|XPHB}, {@spell tasha's hideous laughter|XPHB|Hideous Laughter}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "{@spell Detect Thoughts|XPHB}, {@spell Suggestion|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "{@spell Hypnotic Pattern|XPHB}, {@spell Major Image|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@spell Arcane Eye|XPHB}, {@spell Dimension Door|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "{@spell Animate Objects|XPHB}, {@spell Modify Memory|XPHB}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mental Influence", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "You have studied hard to unlock the deepest recesses of your psyche, unleashing untapped psychic potential within yourself. This energy is represented by a pool of Psychic Points. You have four Psychic Points. You gain two more at 6th level, another two at 10th, and two more again at 14th level, which you can expend to use the various psionic powers you have detailed below. If you have expended all your Psychic Points, you cannot use these powers. You regain all your expended Psychic Points when you finish a {@variantrule Short Rest|XPHB|Short} or {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i {@b Cerebral Breakthrough.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell that deals damage, you can expend a Psychic Point to re-roll any number of the dice. You must use the new rolls.", + "{@i {@b Mind Over Matter.}} Whenever you take damage, you can use your {@variantrule Reaction|XPHB} and expend a Psychic Point, reducing the damage taken by an amount equal to your Apothecary level.", + "{@i {@b Mind Whisperer.}} When you cast an Apothecary spell which does not deal damage, you may spend a Psychic Point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Metaphysical Tether", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 3, + "entries": [ + "As a {@action Magic|XPHB} action, you can touch a willing creature to create a psychic link with it which lasts a number of hours equal to your Apothecary level or until you end the link (no action required). The maximum number of links you can have at any time is equal to your {@variantrule Proficiency|XPHB|Proficiency Bonus}. All the creatures tethered in this way can communicate telepathically with one another as long as they are within 100 feet of each other." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Force Manipulation", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 6, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "Your mental prowess allows you to control the very fabric of your own reality around you, allowing you to defy gravity and push yourself through the air using only your mind. As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point to give yourself a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB} equal to your walking {@variantrule Speed|XPHB} for 1 minute, during which you can {@variantrule Hover|XPHB}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mental Magic", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 10, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "You gain new ways to use your latent psychic powers to manipulate the essence of your spells and spellcasting. You gain three new ways to use your Psychic Points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i {@b Prescribed Effects.}} Once per turn when a target you can see within 30 feet of you succeeds on an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw against a spell you cast, you can expend a Psychic Point to fill its mind with scrambled psionic energy, forcing it to reroll the {@dice d20} and use the lower roll for its saving throw, possibly turning a success into a failure.", + "{@i {@b Mentally Prepared.}} Once per turn, when a target you can see within 30 feet of you, including yourself, fails an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma saving throw, you can use a Psychic Point and add your Intelligence modifier to the creature's saving throw, potentially turning the failure into a success.", + "{@i {@b Fight or Flight Response.}} As a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, you can expend a Psychic Point and teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You immediately gain {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Self-Diagnosis", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 14, + "header": 2, + "entries": [ + "If you have no Psychic Points remaining, you can use a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} and expend a spell slot to regain {@dice 1d4} Psychic Points.", + "You also gain two additional psychic features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Careful Examination", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you cast a spell that restores {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} to a creature, you may expend a Psychic Point. If you do, all creatures targeted by the spell regain an additional amount of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} equal to twice your Intelligence modifier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enhanced Cerebellum", + "entries": [ + "When you cast any spell of 1st level or higher from your Alienist Spells feature, you can cast it by expending a spell slot as normal or by spending a number of Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impenetrable Mind", + "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "className": "Apothecary", + "classSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "subclassShortName": "Alienist", + "subclassSource": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", + "level": 18, + "header": 2, + "resist": [ + "psychic" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "frightened" + ], + "entries": [ + "You have {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Psychic damage and {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to being {@condition Charmed|XPHB} or {@condition Frightened|XPHB}. Magic cannot put you to sleep and you have {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on saving throws against spells that attempt to read your thoughts or control your mind or actions, such as {@spell Dominate Person|XPHB}. Additionally, when you use the Self-Diagnosis feature to regain Psychic Points using a spell slot, you now regain Psychic Points equal to the spell's level." + ] + }, + { "name": "Chemist", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "className": "Apothecary", @@ -2662,7 +2662,7 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Chemist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Chemist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Precise Application|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Chemist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -2826,10 +2826,10 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Exorcist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Exorcist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Exorcism|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Exorcist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" - } + } ] }, { @@ -3011,7 +3011,7 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Mutagenist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Mutagenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Transmogrifying Elixir|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Mutagenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -3238,14 +3238,15 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Pathogenist Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Pernicious Pathogens|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Mutant Strain|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Pathogenist|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } + ] }, { @@ -3518,11 +3519,11 @@ "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Spark of Life|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Reanimator Spells|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" }, - { + { "type": "refSubclassFeature", "subclassFeature": "Corpsewrought Creature|Apothecary|EldritchDrakkenheim24|Reanimator|EldritchDrakkenheim24|3|EldritchDrakkenheim24" } @@ -3540,7 +3541,7 @@ "You learn the {@spell Shocking Grasp|XPHB} and {@spell Spare the Dying|XPHB} cantrips. These count as Apothecary spells for you, and don't count against the number of Apothecary cantrips you know." ] }, - { + { "name": "Reanimator Spells", "source": "EldritchDrakkenheim24", "className": "Apothecary", @@ -3550,40 +3551,40 @@ "level": 3, "entries": [ "You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Reanimator Spells table. These spells count as Apothecary spells for you, but they don't count against the number of Apothecary spells you prepare.", - { - "type": "table", - "caption": "Reanimator Spells", - "colLabels": [ - "Apothecary Level", - "Spell" - ], - "colStyles": [ - "col-2 text-center", - "col-10" - ], - "rows": [ - [ - "1st", - "{@spell False Life|XPHB}, {@spell Inflict Wounds|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "3rd", - "{@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB}, {@spell Invigorate|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ], - [ - "5th", - "{@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}, {@spell Revivify|XPHB}" - ], - [ - "7th", - "{@spell Death Ward|XPHB}, {@spell Corpse Explosion|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ], - [ - "9th", - "{@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, {@spell Nerve Gas|CommunityDrakkenheim}" - ] - ] - } + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Reanimator Spells", + "colLabels": [ + "Apothecary Level", + "Spell" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "{@spell False Life|XPHB}, {@spell Inflict Wounds|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "{@spell Gentle Repose|XPHB}, {@spell Invigorate|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ], + [ + "5th", + "{@spell Lightning Bolt|XPHB}, {@spell Revivify|XPHB}" + ], + [ + "7th", + "{@spell Death Ward|XPHB}, {@spell Corpse Explosion|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ], + [ + "9th", + "{@spell Raise Dead|XPHB}, {@spell Nerve Gas|CommunityDrakkenheim}" + ] + ] + } ] }, { @@ -3671,7 +3672,7 @@ "Additionally, the weight your corpsewrought creature can push or lift is doubled." ] } - ], + ], "foundrySubclassFeature": [ { "name": "Mental Influence", @@ -4331,7 +4332,7 @@ ] } ], - "subclassFluff": [ + "subclassFluff": [ { "name": "Alienist", "shortName": "Alienist", @@ -4412,5 +4413,5 @@ } ] } - ] -} + ] +} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json b/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json index 7b1939d0a4..07ca0cafcf 100644 --- a/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json +++ b/collection/Galdeveer; Tanks and Flanks.json @@ -1696,7 +1696,7 @@ } ], "entries": [ - "A shimmering, multicolored plane of light forms a vertical opaque wall\u2014up to 90 feet long, 30 feet high, and 1 inch thick\u2014centered on a point within range. Alternatively, you shape the wall into a globe up to 30 feet in diameter centered on a point within range. The wall lasts for the duration. If you position the wall in a space occupied by a creature, the spell ends instantly without effect.", + "A shimmering, multicolored plane of light forms a vertical opaque wall—up to 90 feet long, 30 feet high, and 1 inch thick—centered on a point within range. Alternatively, you shape the wall into a globe up to 30 feet in diameter centered on a point within range. The wall lasts for the duration. If you position the wall in a space occupied by a creature, the spell ends instantly without effect.", "The wall sheds {@variantrule Bright Light|XPHB} within 100 feet and {@variantrule Dim Light|XPHB} for an additional 100 feet. You and creatures you designate when you cast the spell can pass through and be near the wall without harm. Whenever another creature that can see the wall moves is within 20 feet of it, it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or have the {@condition Blinded|XPHB} condition for 1 minute. After a creature makes this saving throw it does not need to do so again until the start of its next turn.", "The wall consists of seven layers, each with a different color. When a creature reaches into or passes through the wall, it does so one layer at a time through all the layers. Each layer forces the creature to make a Dexterity saving throw or be affected by that layer's properties as described in the Prismatic Layers table. After a creature makes a saving throw for a layer, it does not need to make a saving throw for that layer again until the start of its next turn.", "The wall, which has AC 10, can be destroyed one layer at a time, in order from red to violet, by means specific to each layer. If a layer is destroyed, it is gone for the duration. {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB} has no effect on the wall, and {@spell Dispel Magic|XPHB} can affect only the violet layer.", @@ -2037,7 +2037,7 @@ "entries": [ "You touch a creature that has been dead for no longer than 10 days and wasn't Undead when it died. It must make a DC 10 death saving throw.", "On a success, it is revived with 1 Hit Point. If its also a natural 20, the spell does not consume its material component. On a failure, this spell cannot be used to revive this creature. This restriction ends if the creature is revived through other means. If its also a natural 1, it can never be revived.", - "Any poisons that affected the revived creature at its time of death are neutralized. All mortal wounds on the revived creature are closed, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival\u2014its head, for instance\u2014the spell has no effect.", + "Any poisons that affected the revived creature at its time of death are neutralized. All mortal wounds on the revived creature are closed, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival—its head, for instance—the spell has no effect.", "Coming back from the dead is an ordeal. The revived creature takes 2 levels of {@condition exhaustion}." ], "affectsCreatureType": [ @@ -4792,7 +4792,7 @@ "You instantaneously create a new flame within 5 ft of it that fits within a 5-foot cube. Until the end of your next turn the new flame persists without fuel.", "You instantaneously extinguish the flames within the cube.", "You double or halve the area of bright light and dim light cast by the flame, change its color, or both. The change lasts for 1 hour.", - "You cause simple shapes\u2014such as the vague form of a creature, an inanimate object, or a location\u2014to appear within the flames and animate as you like. The shapes last for 1 hour." + "You cause simple shapes—such as the vague form of a creature, an inanimate object, or a location—to appear within the flames and animate as you like. The shapes last for 1 hour." ] }, "If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three non-instantaneous effects created by it active at a time, and you can dismiss such an effect as an action." @@ -15430,7 +15430,7 @@ ], "entries": [ "Grasping plants sprout from the ground in a 20-foot square within range. For the duration, these plants turn the ground in the area into {@variantrule Difficult Terrain|XPHB}. They disappear when the spell ends.", - "Each creature (other than you) in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the {@condition Restrained|XPHB} condition until the spell ends. At the start of each of the {@condition restrained} creature's turns it can repeat the saving throw, breaking free on a success. A {@condition Restrained|XPHB} creature or a creature it is within reach of can take an action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your spell save DC. On a success, it breaks free." + "Each creature (other than you) in the area when you cast the spell must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the {@condition Restrained|XPHB} condition until the spell ends. At the start of each of the {@condition restrained} creature’s turns it can repeat the saving throw, breaking free on a success. A {@condition Restrained|XPHB} creature or a creature it is within reach of can take an action to make a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check against your spell save DC. On a success, it breaks free." ], "savingThrow": [ "strength" @@ -26821,7 +26821,7 @@ } ], "entries": [ - "You can use a shield as a d6 martial bludgeoning weapon with the guard property. If you have training with the shield then you're proficient in it as a weapon. This does not allow you to draw or stow the shield when you would normally draw or stow a weapon. Gain a weapon mastery from any class that can be used with this weapon." + "You can use a shield as a d6 martial bludgeoning weapon with the guard property. If you have training with the shield then you’re proficient in it as a weapon. This does not allow you to draw or stow the shield when you would normally draw or stow a weapon. Gain a weapon mastery from any class that can be used with this weapon." ] }, { @@ -26891,194 +26891,194 @@ ] }, { - "name": "Unarmed Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "The weapon damage die of your unarmed strikes is a d6. When you make an unarmed strike, you can choose to make it with two of your free hands. If you do, it counts as a two handed attack and the weapon damage die is a d8.", - "At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature you're grappling or holding onto." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Strongdraw", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use strength instead of dexterity for weapons that don't have the loading property. If you do, masteries still treat your attack rolls as dexterity attack rolls. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " - ] - }, - { - "name": "Titan Throw", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can give a melee weapon the thrown property when you attack with it. Its range is 60/120 and you subtract 1 from its damage die if you throw it." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dexterous Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You can use dexterity for strength based weapons. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " - ] - }, - { - "name": "Courier", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Gain a swim speed and a climb speed equal to your movement speed. Increase your movement speed by 5 ft." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Defense", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have +1 ac while you are wearing medium, composite armor or heavy armor." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Evasion", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "You have +2 to dexterity saving throws while you are wearing light armor or no armor" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Impenetrable", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "While you are wearing heavy armor you have tolerance to slashing and piercing damage. Additionally, your max jump distance is not halved." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Thrown Weapon Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Add 30 ft to the close range of your thrown weapons (60 instead if it's also a ranged weapon). The long range becomes twice your close range (4 times instead if its also a ranged weapon)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Two Weapon Fighting", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "Once per turn when you hit with an attack roll using a light weapon you can add 4 to the weapons damage die." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Feather Grip", - "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", - "page": "Revised Feats", - "repeatable": false, - "category": "FS", - "prerequisite": [ - { - "feature": [ - "Fighting Style" - ] - } - ], - "entries": [ - "When you would draw or stow a weapon you can instead apply or unapply the following effect to one of your hands: Weapons in this hand are treated as if they have the light property.", + "name": "Unarmed Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "The weapon damage die of your unarmed strikes is a d6. When you make an unarmed strike, you can choose to make it with two of your free hands. If you do, it counts as a two handed attack and the weapon damage die is a d8.", + "At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to one creature you’re grappling or holding onto." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Strongdraw", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use strength instead of dexterity for weapons that don’t have the loading property. If you do, masteries still treat your attack rolls as dexterity attack rolls. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " + ] + }, + { + "name": "Titan Throw", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can give a melee weapon the thrown property when you attack with it. Its range is 60/120 and you subtract 1 from its damage die if you throw it." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dexterous Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You can use dexterity for strength based weapons. Add 1 to your weapon damage die when you make an attack in this way. " + ] + }, + { + "name": "Courier", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Gain a swim speed and a climb speed equal to your movement speed. Increase your movement speed by 5 ft." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Defense", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have +1 ac while you are wearing medium, composite armor or heavy armor." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Evasion", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "You have +2 to dexterity saving throws while you are wearing light armor or no armor" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Impenetrable", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "While you are wearing heavy armor you have tolerance to slashing and piercing damage. Additionally, your max jump distance is not halved." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Thrown Weapon Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Add 30 ft to the close range of your thrown weapons (60 instead if it's also a ranged weapon). The long range becomes twice your close range (4 times instead if its also a ranged weapon)." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Two Weapon Fighting", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "Once per turn when you hit with an attack roll using a light weapon you can add 4 to the weapons damage die." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Feather Grip", + "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", + "page": "Revised Feats", + "repeatable": false, + "category": "FS", + "prerequisite": [ + { + "feature": [ + "Fighting Style" + ] + } + ], + "entries": [ + "When you would draw or stow a weapon you can instead apply or unapply the following effect to one of your hands: Weapons in this hand are treated as if they have the light property.", "When you gain this fighting style, you choose whether you gain the following feature: You can only have the previous effect on one hand at a time. When you make an attack with a light weapon add 1 to the damage die." - ] - }, + ] + }, { "name": "Patient Disciple", "source": "GaldeveerTanksandFlanks", @@ -27988,4 +27988,4 @@ ] } ] -} +} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json b/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json index 327da67ac6..fa3b934bf2 100644 --- a/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json +++ b/creature/Pointy Hat; Which Lich Covenant.json @@ -20,212 +20,212 @@ "edition": "classic" }, "monster": [ - { - "name": "Covenant", - "source": "PointyHatWhichLich", - "page": 0, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "type": { - "type": "undead", - "tags": [ - "Warlock" - ] - }, - "alignment": [ - "A" - ], - "ac": [ - 18 - ], - "hp": { - "average": 300, - "formula": "40d8 + 120" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 30 - }, - "initiative": { - "proficiency": 1 - }, - "str": 12, - "dex": 17, - "con": 17, - "int": 18, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 20, - "save": { - "wis": "+9", - "cha": "+11" - }, - "skill": { - "arcana": "+10", - "deception": "+11", - "persuasion": "+17" - }, - "senses": [ - "truesight 120 ft." - ], - "passive": 13, - "resist": [ - "cold", - "necrotic" - ], - "immune": [ - "poison", - "radiant" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "exhaustion", - "frightened", - "paralyzed", - "poisoned" - ], - "languages": [ - "all" - ], - "cr": "20", - "gear": [ - "arcane focus|xphb" - ], - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "The Apotheosis casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as its spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 19}, {@hit 11} to hit with spell attacks):" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Mage Hand}", - "{@spell True Strike}" - ], - "daily": { - "2e": [ - "{@spell Blight} (level 5 version)", - "{@spell Fly} (level 5 version)", - "{@spell Hallucinatory Terrain}", - "{@spell Hold Person} (level 5 version)" - ], - "1e": [ - "{@spell Circle of Death}", - "{@spell Mass Suggestion}", - "{@spell Power Word Kill}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha", - "displayAs": "action" - }, - { - "name": "Compelled Covenant", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "The Covenant casts {@spell Dominate Person|PHB}, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. This ability bypasses Immunity to the Charmed condition." - ], - "legendary": { - "1": [ - "{@spell Dominate Person|PHB}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha", - "displayAs": "legendary", - "hidden": [ - "legendary" - ] - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Legendary Resistance (4/Day)", - "entries": [ - "If the Covenant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Covenant Resurrection", - "entries": [ - "If destroyed, the Covenant reforms in {@dice 1d4} days if any creature it has made a pact with is still alive and their contract untouched, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space beside its oldest contract." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Pact Mage", - "entries": [ - "At the beginning of each of its turns, the Covenant chooses one of the following pacts.", - "Pact of the Blade: The Covenant gains the use of its Hexblade action.", - "Pact of the Chain: The Covenant summons a creature that has made a pact with it. The summoned creature appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the Covenant and takes its action immediately after the Covenant's turn. The creature adds the Covenant's Charisma modifier (+5) to all of its weapon and spell attacks and damage rolls.", - "Pact of the Tome: The Covenant regains one expended use of its Spellcasting ability. Alternatively, it may use its action to cast two spells rather than one." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant makes three Eldritch Blast attacks. If its Pact of the Blade is active, it can replace any of these attacks with a Hexblade attack." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Eldritch Blast", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr r} {@hit 11}, range 120 ft. {@h}31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage, and the Covenant chooses one of the following effects: push the target 10 feet away from itself; pull the target 10 feet towards itself; double its Charisma modifier for the damage dealt." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hexblade (Pact of the Blade Only)", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr m} {@hit 11}, reach 5 ft. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) Slashing damage + 31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage." - ] - } - ], - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Change Pact", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant chooses one of the options from its Pact Mage trait. It gains the benefits of the chosen option until the start of its next turn. The Covenant can't take this action again until the start of its next turn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Misty Step", - "entries": [ - "The Covenant teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see." - ] - } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Legendary Resistances" - ], - "senseTags": [ - "U" - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "languageTags": [ - "XX" - ], - "damageTags": [ - "O", - "S" - ], - "damageTagsSpell": [ - "N" - ], - "spellcastingTags": [ - "O" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MA", - "RA" - ], - "conditionInflictSpell": [ - "charmed", - "paralyzed" - ], - "savingThrowForcedSpell": [ - "constitution", - "wisdom" - ] - } - ] + { + "name": "Covenant", + "source": "PointyHatWhichLich", + "page": 0, + "size": [ + "M" + ], + "type": { + "type": "undead", + "tags": [ + "Warlock" + ] + }, + "alignment": [ + "A" + ], + "ac": [ + 18 + ], + "hp": { + "average": 300, + "formula": "40d8 + 120" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 30 + }, + "initiative": { + "proficiency": 1 + }, + "str": 12, + "dex": 17, + "con": 17, + "int": 18, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 20, + "save": { + "wis": "+9", + "cha": "+11" + }, + "skill": { + "arcana": "+10", + "deception": "+11", + "persuasion": "+17" + }, + "senses": [ + "truesight 120 ft." + ], + "passive": 13, + "resist": [ + "cold", + "necrotic" + ], + "immune": [ + "poison", + "radiant" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "charmed", + "exhaustion", + "frightened", + "paralyzed", + "poisoned" + ], + "languages": [ + "all" + ], + "cr": "20", + "gear": [ + "arcane focus|xphb" + ], + "spellcasting": [ + { + "name": "Spellcasting", + "type": "spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The Apotheosis casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as its spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 19}, {@hit 11} to hit with spell attacks):" + ], + "will": [ + "{@spell Mage Hand}", + "{@spell True Strike}" + ], + "daily": { + "2e": [ + "{@spell Blight} (level 5 version)", + "{@spell Fly} (level 5 version)", + "{@spell Hallucinatory Terrain}", + "{@spell Hold Person} (level 5 version)" + ], + "1e": [ + "{@spell Circle of Death}", + "{@spell Mass Suggestion}", + "{@spell Power Word Kill}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "displayAs": "action" + }, + { + "name": "Compelled Covenant", + "type": "spellcasting", + "headerEntries": [ + "The Covenant casts {@spell Dominate Person|PHB}, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. This ability bypasses Immunity to the Charmed condition." + ], + "legendary": { + "1": [ + "{@spell Dominate Person|PHB}" + ] + }, + "ability": "cha", + "displayAs": "legendary", + "hidden": [ + "legendary" + ] + } + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (4/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the Covenant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Covenant Resurrection", + "entries": [ + "If destroyed, the Covenant reforms in {@dice 1d4} days if any creature it has made a pact with is still alive and their contract untouched, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space beside its oldest contract." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pact Mage", + "entries": [ + "At the beginning of each of its turns, the Covenant chooses one of the following pacts.", + "Pact of the Blade: The Covenant gains the use of its Hexblade action.", + "Pact of the Chain: The Covenant summons a creature that has made a pact with it. The summoned creature appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the Covenant and takes its action immediately after the Covenant's turn. The creature adds the Covenant's Charisma modifier (+5) to all of its weapon and spell attacks and damage rolls.", + "Pact of the Tome: The Covenant regains one expended use of its Spellcasting ability. Alternatively, it may use its action to cast two spells rather than one." + ] + } + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant makes three Eldritch Blast attacks. If its Pact of the Blade is active, it can replace any of these attacks with a Hexblade attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eldritch Blast", + "entries": [ + "{@atkr r} {@hit 11}, range 120 ft. {@h}31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage, and the Covenant chooses one of the following effects: push the target 10 feet away from itself; pull the target 10 feet towards itself; double its Charisma modifier for the damage dealt." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hexblade (Pact of the Blade Only)", + "entries": [ + "{@atkr m} {@hit 11}, reach 5 ft. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) Slashing damage + 31 ({@damage 4d12 + 5}) Force damage." + ] + } + ], + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Change Pact", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant chooses one of the options from its Pact Mage trait. It gains the benefits of the chosen option until the start of its next turn. The Covenant can't take this action again until the start of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Misty Step", + "entries": [ + "The Covenant teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Legendary Resistances" + ], + "senseTags": [ + "U" + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Multiattack" + ], + "languageTags": [ + "XX" + ], + "damageTags": [ + "O", + "S" + ], + "damageTagsSpell": [ + "N" + ], + "spellcastingTags": [ + "O" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MA", + "RA" + ], + "conditionInflictSpell": [ + "charmed", + "paralyzed" + ], + "savingThrowForcedSpell": [ + "constitution", + "wisdom" + ] + } + ] } diff --git a/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json b/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json index 04f3182182..06c7ea9100 100644 --- a/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json +++ b/creature/Snickelsox; Lasers and Liches.json @@ -20,315 +20,315 @@ "edition": "classic" }, "monster": [ +{ + "name": "Bee-Rex Empress", + "size": [ + "G" + ], + "type": "beast", + "source": "LasersandLiches", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ { - "name": "Bee-Rex Empress", - "size": [ - "G" - ], - "type": "beast", - "source": "LasersandLiches", - "alignment": [ - "U" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 22, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ], - "braces": true - } + "ac": 22, + "from": [ + "natural armor" ], - "hp": { - "formula": "30d12 + 120", - "average": 315 - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 80, - "fly": 60 - }, - "str": 30, - "dex": 14, - "con": 24, - "int": 8, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 14, - "passive": 19, - "cr": "20", - "shortName": "Empress", - "senses": [ - "blindsight 60 ft." - ], - "senseTags": [ - "B" - ], - "save": { - "str": "+16", - "con": "+13" - }, - "skill": { - "intimidation": "+8", - "perception": "+9", - "survival": "+9" - }, + "braces": true + } + ], + "hp": { + "formula": "30d12 + 120", + "average": 315 + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 80, + "fly": 60 + }, + "str": 30, + "dex": 14, + "con": 24, + "int": 8, + "wis": 16, + "cha": 14, + "passive": 19, + "cr": "20", + "shortName": "Empress", + "senses": [ + "blindsight 60 ft." + ], + "senseTags": [ + "B" + ], + "save": { + "str": "+16", + "con": "+13" + }, + "skill": { + "intimidation": "+8", + "perception": "+9", + "survival": "+9" + }, + "resist": [ + { "resist": [ - { - "resist": [ - "bludgeoning", - "piercing", - "slashing" - ] - } - ], - "immune": [ - "poison" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "frightened", - "poisoned" - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Pack Tactics", - "entries": [ - "The empress has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the empress's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Siege Monster", - "entries": [ - "The empress deals double damage to objects and structures." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", - "entries": [ - "If the empress fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." - ] - } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Legendary Resistances", - "Pack Tactics", - "Siege Monster" - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes four attacks,", - "one with its bite, two with its claws, and one with its stinger. It cannot make the bite and stinger attacks against the same target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bite", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}72 ({@damage 8d12 + 20}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 18}.) Until this grapple ends the target {@condition restrained} takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) acid damage at the start of it's turn, and the empress cannot bite another target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Claw", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}39 ({@damage 3d12 + 20}) slashing damage." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Stinger", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}47 ({@damage 6d8 + 20}) piercing damage, plus 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Honey Breath", - "entries": [ - "The empress exhales blood honey in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 55 ({@damage 10d10}) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On it's next turn, each affected creature that is still covered in honey must make a {@dc 17} strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} as the honey hardens" - ] - }, - { - "name": "Swallow", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Empress makes a bite attack against a huge or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite's damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the Bee-Rex Empress, and takes 36 ({@damage 8d8}) acid damage at the start of each of the Bee-Rex Empress's turns.", - "If the Bee-Rex Empress takes 40 or more damage in a single turn from a creature inside it, the Bee-Rex Empress must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within 30 feet of the Bee-Rex Empress." - ] - } - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Breath Weapon", - "Multiattack", - "Swallow" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "RCH", - "AOE" - ], - "conditionInflict": [ - "blinded", - "prone", - "restrained" - ], - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Detect", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes a wisdom (perception) check." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Claw-attack", - "entries": [ - "The empress makes a claw attack." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wing Attack (Costs 2 actions)", - "entries": [ - "The empress beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the empress must succeed on a {@dc 21} Dexterity saving throw or take 17 ({@damage 2d6+10}) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. The Bee-Rex Empress can then fly up to half its flying speed." - ] - } - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", - "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", - "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7CaMePXkAIONQp.jpg" - } - } - ] - }, - "damageTags": [ - "A", - "B", - "I", - "P", - "S" - ], - "savingThrowForced": [ - "constitution", - "dexterity" + "bludgeoning", + "piercing", + "slashing" + ] + } + ], + "immune": [ + "poison" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "frightened", + "poisoned" + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The empress has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the empress's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." ] }, { - "name": "Bee-Rex Drone", - "source": "LasersandLiches", - "page": 0, - "size": [ - "H" - ], - "type": "beast", - "alignment": [ - "U" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 14, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "average": 147, - "formula": "14d12 + 56" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 50, - "fly": 30 - }, - "str": 22, - "dex": 12, - "con": 18, - "int": 4, - "wis": 12, - "cha": 8, - "skill": { - "survival": "+5", - "perception": "+5" - }, - "senses": [ - "blindsight 20 ft" - ], - "immune": [ - "poison" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "frightened", - "poisoned" - ], - "cr": "9", - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Pack Tactics", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Drone has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the drone's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The Bee-Rex Drone makes 2 attacks: one with its bite and one with its stinger. It can't make both attacks against the same target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Bite", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}32 ({@damage 4d12 + 6}) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 16}). Until this grapple ends, the target is {@condition restrained}, takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) acid damage at the start of the drone's turn, and the drone can't bite another target." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Stinger", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}19 ({@damage 3d8 + 6}) piercing damage and 13 ({@damage 3d8}) poison damage. On a critical hit, the stinger is dislodged, dealing an additional 26 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage. After the stinger is dislodged, the drone will die after 1 hour, regardless of its hit points." - ] + "name": "Siege Monster", + "entries": [ + "The empress deals double damage to objects and structures." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Legendary Resistance (3/Day)", + "entries": [ + "If the empress fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead." + ] + } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Legendary Resistances", + "Pack Tactics", + "Siege Monster" + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes four attacks,", + "one with its bite, two with its claws, and one with its stinger. It cannot make the bite and stinger attacks against the same target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}72 ({@damage 8d12 + 20}) piercing damage. If the target is a creature it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 18}.) Until this grapple ends the target {@condition restrained} takes 14 ({@damage 4d6}) acid damage at the start of it's turn, and the empress cannot bite another target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claw", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}39 ({@damage 3d12 + 20}) slashing damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Stinger", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 16} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. {@h}47 ({@damage 6d8 + 20}) piercing damage, plus 27 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Honey Breath", + "entries": [ + "The empress exhales blood honey in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 19} Constitution saving throw, taking 55 ({@damage 10d10}) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On it's next turn, each affected creature that is still covered in honey must make a {@dc 17} strength saving throw or become {@condition restrained} as the honey hardens" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Swallow", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Empress makes a bite attack against a huge or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite's damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is {@condition blinded} and {@condition restrained}, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the Bee-Rex Empress, and takes 36 ({@damage 8d8}) acid damage at the start of each of the Bee-Rex Empress's turns.", + "If the Bee-Rex Empress takes 40 or more damage in a single turn from a creature inside it, the Bee-Rex Empress must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall {@condition prone} in a space within 30 feet of the Bee-Rex Empress." + ] + } + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Breath Weapon", + "Multiattack", + "Swallow" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MW", + "RCH", + "AOE" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "blinded", + "prone", + "restrained" + ], + "legendary": [ + { + "name": "Detect", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes a wisdom (perception) check." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Claw-attack", + "entries": [ + "The empress makes a claw attack." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wing Attack (Costs 2 actions)", + "entries": [ + "The empress beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the empress must succeed on a {@dc 21} Dexterity saving throw or take 17 ({@damage 2d6+10}) bludgeoning damage and be knocked {@condition prone}. The Bee-Rex Empress can then fly up to half its flying speed." + ] + } + ], + "fluff": { + "entries": [ + "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", + "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", + "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7CaMePXkAIONQp.jpg" } - ], - "traitTags": [ - "Pack Tactics" - ], - "senseTags": [ - "B" - ], - "actionTags": [ - "Multiattack" - ], - "miscTags": [ - "MW", - "RCH" - ], - "conditionInflict": [ - "grappled", - "restrained" - ], - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", - "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", - "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1p-sW9XQAInAtU.jpg" - } - } - ] - }, - "damageTags": [ - "A", - "I", - "P" + } + ] + }, + "damageTags": [ + "A", + "B", + "I", + "P", + "S" + ], + "savingThrowForced": [ + "constitution", + "dexterity" + ] + }, +{ + "name": "Bee-Rex Drone", + "source": "LasersandLiches", + "page": 0, + "size": [ + "H" + ], + "type": "beast", + "alignment": [ + "U" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 14, + "from": [ + "natural armor" + ] + } + ], + "hp": { + "average": 147, + "formula": "14d12 + 56" + }, + "speed": { + "walk": 50, + "fly": 30 + }, + "str": 22, + "dex": 12, + "con": 18, + "int": 4, + "wis": 12, + "cha": 8, + "skill": { + "survival": "+5", + "perception": "+5" + }, + "senses": [ + "blindsight 20 ft" + ], + "immune": [ + "poison" + ], + "conditionImmune": [ + "frightened", + "poisoned" + ], + "cr": "9", + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Pack Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Drone has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the drone's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't {@condition incapacitated}." + ] + } + ], + "action": [ + { + "name": "Multiattack", + "entries": [ + "The Bee-Rex Drone makes 2 attacks: one with its bite and one with its stinger. It can't make both attacks against the same target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bite", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}32 ({@damage 4d12 + 6}) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is {@condition grappled} (escape {@dc 16}). Until this grapple ends, the target is {@condition restrained}, takes 10 ({@damage 3d6}) acid damage at the start of the drone's turn, and the drone can't bite another target." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Stinger", + "entries": [ + "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}19 ({@damage 3d8 + 6}) piercing damage and 13 ({@damage 3d8}) poison damage. On a critical hit, the stinger is dislodged, dealing an additional 26 ({@damage 6d8}) poison damage. After the stinger is dislodged, the drone will die after 1 hour, regardless of its hit points." ] } + ], + "traitTags": [ + "Pack Tactics" + ], + "senseTags": [ + "B" + ], + "actionTags": [ + "Multiattack" + ], + "miscTags": [ + "MW", + "RCH" + ], + "conditionInflict": [ + "grappled", + "restrained" + ], + "fluff": { + "entries": [ + "A fusion of bee resilience and tyrannosaurus strength; these creatures create massive, miles-long hives and can take down whole kingdoms if given the chance. Created as an attempt to imbue bees with greater resilience, the experiments quickly took over, backfiring in the worst way possible. They quickly spread out from captivity, began breeding, and are now simply part of the world.", + "Beehave. Thanks to millions of years of perfectly refining bee society, the Bee-Rex creations were able to very quickly establish a collective hierarchy. Unlike regular bees, the queen, called the Bee-Rex Empress, directly reigns over the rest of the hive, sometimes by force. Bee- Rex are exceedingly short tempered, resulting in frequent conflict in the hive. If enough negative energy builds up in a hive, the Bee-Rex may turn on the empress, overwhelming them and making blood honey from their carcass.", + "Blood Honey. It is unlikely a single Bee-Rex could be sustained by the nectar from a flower field, much less an entire hive. To this end, Bee-Rex have adapted their carnivorous appetite to make a horrifying type of honey. Referred to as Blood Honey, it's deep red, tastes vaguely of iron and is made when a Bee-Rex eats a living creature. A special digestive system dissolves the creature entirely, mixing with saliva-like substances, then the Bee-Rex is able to regurgitate Blood Honey. A hive can create gallons daily, if given enough raw material to process. Though disgusting in origin, it has great healing properties and is highly sought after by necromancers for the energy wrapped in it." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1p-sW9XQAInAtU.jpg" + } + } + ] + }, + "damageTags": [ + "A", + "I", + "P" ] + } + ] } From f763bf3373f70646e313118decba0a0c96731c7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:04:52 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 12/24] Added parentSource TO nomi 5th level --- collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json index b73aba124f..bd83979b32 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json @@ -1416,6 +1416,7 @@ "source": "WrathOfTheKaiju", "id": "WrathOfTheKaiju-AotAK5", "group": "supplement", + "parentSource": "WrathOfTheKaiju", "author": "Loot Tavern Publishing", "published": "2025-04-05", "cover": { From 45469c16b44996f7caebf5e84592586ef1dfdacf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:22:25 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 13/24] Fixed Ironspire summit ID --- collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json index bd83979b32..52334574cd 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Wrath of the Kaijus.json @@ -30395,7 +30395,7 @@ "imageType": "map", "width": 6020, "height": 9240, - "id": "015", + "id": "016", "title": "Ironspire Summit", "credit": "Cze & Peku" } @@ -33259,7 +33259,7 @@ "imageType": "map", "width": 6020, "height": 9240, - "id": "015", + "id": "016", "title": "Ironspire Summit", "credit": "Cze & Peku" } @@ -36123,7 +36123,7 @@ "imageType": "map", "width": 6020, "height": 9240, - "id": "015", + "id": "016", "title": "Ironspire Summit", "credit": "Cze & Peku" } From 4565e618402d3c9a360fdaefda3f511e4fe8ced3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:46:07 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 14/24] Oriannas Bug Fixed --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 118 +++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 60 insertions(+), 58 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index dce1f9d550..bdb5e09441 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -32181,7 +32181,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Beasts", "entries": [ { @@ -32207,7 +32207,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Soldiers", "entries": [ { @@ -44849,10 +44849,10 @@ "with": "reach 20 ft." }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -44946,10 +44946,10 @@ "with": "radiant" }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -45034,10 +45034,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45074,10 +45074,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45120,10 +45120,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45157,10 +45157,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45241,10 +45241,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45292,10 +45292,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45332,10 +45332,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The High Priest", - "with": "Asmara", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The High Priest", + "with": "Asmara", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -48822,7 +48822,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -48848,7 +48848,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur of Baphomet", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -50149,16 +50149,17 @@ "with": "Orianna", "flags": "i" }, - "_": [ - { - "mode": "addSpells", - "daily": { - "3e": [ - "{@spell Dream|XPHB}" + "trait": { + "mode": "appendArr", + "items": [ + { + "name": "Pact Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "Orianna can cast the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell up to three times per day." ] } - } - ] + ] + } } }, "hasFluff": true, @@ -50195,16 +50196,17 @@ "with": "Orianna", "flags": "i" }, - "_": [ - { - "mode": "addSpells", - "daily": { - "3e": [ - "{@spell Dream|XPHB}" + "trait": { + "mode": "appendArr", + "items": [ + { + "name": "Pact Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "Orianna can cast the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell up to three times per day." ] } - } - ] + ] + } } }, "hasFluff": true, @@ -51747,7 +51749,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", @@ -51836,7 +51838,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", From 66dd1c9fffd8a91e9e0b8fe1bb59e28edea1381a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:45:59 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 15/24] Added paretnSource to Helianas --- collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json index 85e7217cc8..ecc3c9d67e 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting.json @@ -45511,6 +45511,7 @@ "name": "Polyhedrooze", "source": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "id": "HGtMH-Pol", + "parentSource": "HelianasGuidetoMonsterHunting", "group": "supplement", "author": "Loot Tavern", "published": "2025-03-03", From e1023c0bc84e798529a57bee6d54a1c99b7dfdf5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:06 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 16/24] Fixed --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index bdb5e09441..02443b4d45 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ "name": "Sands of Doom", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "id": "SandsOfDoom", - "group": "supplement-alt", + "group": "supplement", "author": "Fermin Caballero (MrRhexx)", "published": "2022-05-02", "cover": { From fdb16bee9b8db92ad315de0ce3d8c48549a5fbf2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JuliTutu Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:46:36 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 17/24] Update references and correct entity links in adventure JSON Standardized references to creatures (e.g., Lizardfolk to Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk, Thug to MM|Thug), replaced 'condition' with 'status' for Concentration and Surprised, corrected spell and variant rule links, fixed minor formatting issues, and updated edition from 'classic' to 'one'. These changes improve consistency, accuracy, and compatibility with the intended rules and sources. --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 130 ++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 65 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index 944cf5dc5a..ce3fd5b14b 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ } ], "status": "ready", - "edition": "classic", + "edition": "one", "dateAdded": 1763070112, "dateLastModified": 1769032512, "dependencies": { @@ -13734,7 +13734,7 @@ "name": "Barricades", "entries": [ "The survivors scavenge items from the ship\u2014furniture, scrap, trash, and anything not nailed down\u2014to form makeshift {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} around the perimeter. The 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap shows where these {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are placed.", - "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Half Cover|XPHB} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." + "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." ] }, { @@ -14882,7 +14882,7 @@ "name": "Using Wishes", "entries": [ "Being a mortal simulacrum of the real {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, and not a true immortal Aru, she can serve as the recipient of wishes. Consequently, upon her command, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can be granted one {@spell Wish|XPHB} by at least three of the four genies. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only benefit from a maximum of three wishes, if {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom|Souk} joins the battle on {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s side, the sphinx may allow him to claim one of the four wishes.", - "Throughout the encounter, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can spend a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on her turn to instruct one of the genies to cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB}. The chosen genie will then spend an action on its next turn to begin the casting, holding {@condition Concentration|XPHB} as if concentrating on a spell. If it maintains {@condition Concentration|XPHB} until the start of its following turn, the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is fulfilled and takes effect. The genie can act normally on the turn the {@spell Wish|XPHB} takes effect. If {@condition Concentration|XPHB} is broken, however, the casting fails without diminishing the number of wishes {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has available, and she may attempt another on her next turn.", + "Throughout the encounter, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can spend a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB} on her turn to instruct one of the genies to cast a {@spell Wish|XPHB}. The chosen genie will then spend an action on its next turn to begin the casting, holding {@status Concentration|XPHB} as if concentrating on a spell. If it maintains {@status Concentration|XPHB} until the start of its following turn, the {@spell Wish|XPHB} is fulfilled and takes effect. The genie can act normally on the turn the {@spell Wish|XPHB} takes effect. If {@status Concentration|XPHB} is broken, however, the casting fails without diminishing the number of wishes {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has available, and she may attempt another on her next turn.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Wish Options", @@ -16542,7 +16542,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Running the Encounter", "entries": [ - "The ground trembles briefly before {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} burst out to attack the characters. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or lower are {@condition Surprised|XPHB}. The {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are poorly coordinated and each attack a different target. If an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} reduces a creature to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} them (if it hasn't already), then drags them toward the hole from which it emerged in order to flee with its meal.", + "The ground trembles briefly before {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} burst out to attack the characters. Characters with a {@variantrule Passive Perception|XPHB} of 11 or lower are {@status Surprised|XPHB}. The {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} are poorly coordinated and each attack a different target. If an {@creature Ankheg|XMM} reduces a creature to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it {@condition Grappled|XPHB|Grapples} them (if it hasn't already), then drags them toward the hole from which it emerged in order to flee with its meal.", "The Acid Spray of the {@creature Ankheg|XMM} doubles as their digestive enzyme, which they need in order to feed. As a result, they spray it only as a last resort. {@creature Ankheg|XMM|Ankhegs} that use their Acid Spray cannot devour any prey they capture for 8 hours." ] } @@ -16688,7 +16688,7 @@ "page": 166, "entries": [ "Although much of the Wasteland is barren, the land is vast and inhabited by a diverse array of native demihuman species that roam its deserts and fight for survival. Unless provoked, these beastfolk prefer not to antagonize the characters.", - "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} seek information and {@item Gold|XDMG}, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", + "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} seek information and {@item Gold|XDMG}, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur of Baphomet|XMM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|XMM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Running the Encounters", @@ -17820,7 +17820,7 @@ "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." ] }, - "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." ] }, { @@ -18333,7 +18333,7 @@ "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara}, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." ] }, - "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. She can cast the spell {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each turn while the spell is active. While in the Duaat, she casts the {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} spell at 5th level and it cannot be counterspelled nor requires {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, she has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}. She can cast the spell {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} at will and gains 10 {@variantrule Temporary Hit Points|XPHB} at the start of each turn while the spell is active. While in the Duaat, she casts the {@spell Spirit Guardians|XPHB} spell at 5th level and it cannot be counterspelled nor requires {@status Concentration|XPHB}. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom}, she has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and has {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to Necrotic damage.", "Accompanying {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom|Asmara} are two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Reavers}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Magi}, and two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom|Anubian Clerics}.", { "type": "entries", @@ -18423,7 +18423,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Nemisis Statistics", "entries": [ - "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|XMM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|MM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -19212,7 +19212,7 @@ "name": "Kidnapped Victim", "entries": [ "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has traced the disappearance of a tiefling named Reynar to a house in the Slums, which she believes is occupied by a group of slavers. While surveilling the house, she noticed that only humans enter and exit the building, though most who enter never seem to leave. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is too recognizable in the area, and any move she makes could alert the Veiled Syndicate or their allies. Therefore, she proposes that the characters take on the investigation while she remains nearby, keeping an ear to the ground and ready in case she is needed.", - "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." + "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." ] } ] @@ -20268,7 +20268,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Krazak Sandscale", "entries": [ - "A {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows (marked 'K'), puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women ({@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak}, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind.", + "A {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows (marked 'K'), puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women ({@creature Bandit|XMM|Bandits}) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak}, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind.", "{@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|XMM}, except that it has a swimming speed of 30 feet and can hold its breath for up to 15 minutes. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} wields a {@item +1 Shortsword|XDMG|Shortsword +1} and carries a {@item Potion of Climbing|XDMG} and a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|XDMG}.", "Recently, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} made {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} an offer to assassinate {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom}. Ironically, {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom} recently started paying him as well, but to kill any and all {@creature Lamia|XMM|Lamias} that venture into Kirat. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} is still deciding how to proceed.", "If combat breaks out in the tavern, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} remains neutral, watching the chaos unfold from its elevated platform. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} has no interest in spilling blood unless there's gold involved. If the situation demands it, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom|Krazak} can easily escape by diving into the river that winds beneath these caverns.", @@ -22952,7 +22952,7 @@ ] }, "A small family of Anubians took refuge here to survive the Cataclysm. Among them was a highly ranked priest of Hakkari, who used his sacred knowledge to wrap his family in holy bindings, helping them endure the initial disaster. However, without the protection of a proper tomb, sections of their bindings were destroyed by bugs, the elements, or circumstance. With their bodies only partially protected by the bindings, their souls are able to roam the area as spirits.", - "The five members of the family are now {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} (using the variant: {@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Poltergeists}) [{@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Invisible Poltergeists}]. The holy bindings that enwrap their bodies tether their souls to their corpses, preventing them from moving on until these bindings are destroyed. As poltergeists, these Anubians try to guide the characters to break the bindings. They block the characters from leaving by closing the exit door and placing furniture and other obstacles in their way. The specters point the characters towards their cadavers by creating feeble winds that cause the bindings to flutter and attempt to push the bindings into the characters' hands.", + "The five members of the family are now {@creature Specter|XMM|Specters} (using the variant: {@creature Poltergeist|XMM|Invisible Poltergeists}). The holy bindings that enwrap their bodies tether their souls to their corpses, preventing them from moving on until these bindings are destroyed. As poltergeists, these Anubians try to guide the characters to break the bindings. They block the characters from leaving by closing the exit door and placing furniture and other obstacles in their way. The specters point the characters towards their cadavers by creating feeble winds that cause the bindings to flutter and attempt to push the bindings into the characters' hands.", "If the characters give up trying to help the spirits, the resentful specters attack them. These specters cannot move more than 30 feet away from their bodies.", { "type": "entries", @@ -25285,7 +25285,7 @@ "name": "Introducing Garret Thorne", "entries": [ "At some point during this chapter, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} and the Black Company will ambush the characters. Before running this chapter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when this confrontation takes place: (1) before the characters reach Zarai in their search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom}, at a moment of your choosing; (2) in Zarai, the day after {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli} has been rescued; (3) during their journey to the Lunar Shrine, at a moment of your choosing; (4) as they approach the Never-Ending Storm.", - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} surrounds the party with 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, all mounted on 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} (each shared by two riders). If in Zarai, they encircle the settlement, seizing random civilians as hostages.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} surrounds the party with 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Toughs}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, all mounted on 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} (each shared by two riders). If in Zarai, they encircle the settlement, seizing random civilians as hostages.", "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} orders the party to surrender. If they resist, his forces fire enough grimfire shots to incapacitate them. He is searching for information on the left half of the Scarab Key, promising mercy to those who share what they know\u2014a lie.", { "type": "entries", @@ -25489,7 +25489,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Knowledgeable Barkeep", "entries": [ - "Ssk'ar, the {@creature Lizardfolk|XMM} who runs the tavern in Zarai, has seen the horrors caused by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} before, and is willing to explain that as long as the victims' wounds are stabilized, they can survive without their hearts\u2014for a time. However, if the hearts are not returned within a week, the victims will inevitably lose their will to live and likely commit suicide.", + "Ssk'ar, the {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} who runs the tavern in Zarai, has seen the horrors caused by {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} before, and is willing to explain that as long as the victims' wounds are stabilized, they can survive without their hearts\u2014for a time. However, if the hearts are not returned within a week, the victims will inevitably lose their will to live and likely commit suicide.", "\"{@i Our people call it Ssov'ka Zith\u2014The Emptiness Within,}\" Ssk'ar explains. \"{@i First, the taste of food fades. Then, the colors of the world wash away. Soon, the desire to hunt, mate, or even eat abandons you. By the end of the week, they always seek death: a blade across the throat, a plunge from a cliff, or, for us lizard-kin, the most common end\u2014self-cannibalism.}\"", "Ssk'ar does not know the exact method by which the {@creature Peryton|XMM|Perytons} preserve stolen hearts, but is confident the hearts remain alive and beating until the monstrosities inevitably devour them, which they usually do as part of their mating ritual. Ssk'ar is confused as to why they would need this many, but explains that the hearts can be returned to the victims and inserted back where they belong, if they can be found.", "If the characters decide to search for the stolen hearts, Ssk'ar advises restraining the heartless after a few days have passed, to stop them from taking their own lives. He explains that doing so might buy the characters enough time to retrieve the stolen hearts and save the victims." @@ -26383,7 +26383,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Breathing in the Sandstorm", "entries": [ - "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." + "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@status Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@status Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." ] } ] @@ -26418,7 +26418,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Black Company Riders", "entries": [ - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom} with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom} with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -26495,7 +26495,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Bandit Convoys", "entries": [ - "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are organized into six convoys, each spaced 20 feet apart from one another in a line. On average, each convoy consists of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, {@dice 1d4 + 1} {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels on enough {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} such that each horse bears two riders. Luckily, the party won't have to battle the entire company (see 'Land Shark Cometh' further ahead).", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} are organized into six convoys, each spaced 20 feet apart from one another in a line. On average, each convoy consists of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, {@dice 1d4 + 1} {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM}], and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels on enough {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses} such that each horse bears two riders. Luckily, the party won't have to battle the entire company (see 'Land Shark Cometh' further ahead).", "The howling winds and the swirling grit makes communication between the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} difficult. As a result, any attack on a convoy remains largely unnoticed by the others. Further, if a convoy loses sight of the one ahead, it becomes separated from the company and is inevitably lost in the storm." ] } @@ -26610,7 +26610,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", "entries": [ - "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|XMM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." + "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." ] }, { @@ -26680,7 +26680,7 @@ "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} has neither a {@variantrule Fly Speed|XPHB|Flying} nor a {@variantrule Swim Speed|XPHB|Swimming} speed.", "Though only her upper body manifests, she is still massive enough to qualify as a Gargatuan-sized creature.", "The Maul attacks are replaced with Golden Claw attacks, which function the same but deal Slashing damage instead of Bludgeoning [Sacred Weapon is unchanged].", - "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@condition Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@variantrule Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." ] } ] @@ -32035,7 +32035,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", { "type": "entries", "name": "Anubian Blessing", @@ -32182,7 +32182,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Beasts", "entries": [ { @@ -32208,7 +32208,7 @@ }, { "type": "entries", - "page": 343, + "page": 343, "name": "Pack of Soldiers", "entries": [ { @@ -33077,7 +33077,7 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Innate", "entries": [ - "Spells that require {@variantrule Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." + "Spells that require {@status Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." ] }, { @@ -33397,7 +33397,7 @@ "name": "Weapon Bond (400 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp})", "entries": [ "This weapon returns to your hand immediately after it is used to make a Ranged Attack.", - "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a {@variantrule Free Action|XPHB} to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." + "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a Free Action to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." ] }, { @@ -34376,7 +34376,7 @@ "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." ] }, - "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@condition Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@condition Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." ] }, { @@ -44850,10 +44850,10 @@ "with": "reach 20 ft." }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -44947,10 +44947,10 @@ "with": "radiant" }, { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The golem", + "with": "The Brass Titan", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": [ @@ -45035,10 +45035,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45075,10 +45075,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Dryad", + "with": "Ashae", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -45121,10 +45121,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45158,10 +45158,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Tiger", + "with": "Sheseru", + "flags": "i" } ], "action": { @@ -45242,10 +45242,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45293,10 +45293,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The Druid", + "with": "Eli", + "flags": "i" } ], "_": { @@ -45333,10 +45333,10 @@ "_mod": { "*": [ { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The High Priest", - "with": "Asmara", - "flags": "i" + "mode": "replaceTxt", + "replace": "The High Priest", + "with": "Asmara", + "flags": "i" } ], "trait": { @@ -48823,7 +48823,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -48849,7 +48849,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur of Baphomet", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Minotaur", @@ -51750,7 +51750,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "MM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", @@ -51839,7 +51839,7 @@ "_copy": { "name": "Skeleton", "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { + "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "Skeleton", @@ -53344,7 +53344,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|XPHB} and {@spell Dream|XPHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|XPHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|XPHB}. 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+ "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + "Overview of the City", + { + "header": "Government", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Economy", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Culture", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Veiled Syndicate", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Slavery in Al'Kirat", + { + "header": "True Slavery", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Indentured Servitude", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Church of Asmodeus", + { + "header": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Great Debates", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Devils in Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Diabolical Contracts", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Citizens of Note", + { + "header": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Vizier Rashid", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Morgiana", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Locations in the City", + { + "header": "Palace Quarter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Artisans' Quarter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Slums", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Central Medina", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Field Quarter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Harbor Quarter", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Grand Bazaar", + { + "header": "General Information", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Special Shopkeepers", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Outskirts of Al'Kirat", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 2, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + "Lay of the Land", + { + "header": "Geographical Boundaries", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Beastwars", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Peoples of Kirat", + { + "header": "Tieflings", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Humans", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Beastfolk", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ogres", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Orcs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dwarves", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Badlands of Al'Kirat", + { + "header": "Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Amber Mines", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Beastlands", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Breath of Life", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Deadrock Buttes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dry Peaks of Tarakuir", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dustwind Buttes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Forbidden Jungles", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Qadiran Gate", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Kirati Ruins", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Riohnar River", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Shining Plains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Tail's End", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Scourged Lands", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Wasteland", + "Cursed Dunes", + { + "header": "Red Sand", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Will of the Sands", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Alterations to Life & Magic", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Oasis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ecology of the Wastes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Settlements", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Traversing the Wastes", + { + "header": "Temperature", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dehydration", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Transporting Supplies", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Tracking Supplies", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Travel Pace", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecies in the Sand", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 3, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Player Character Assumption", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Chapter Summary", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Prophecy - She Who Heralds the Future", + { + "header": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Player Characters", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Paths of Fate", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "First Prophetic Dream", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 1: Abduction", + "Caravan Ambush", + { + "header": "Start of the Adventure", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting Kallista", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Saving the Prisoners", + { + "header": "Through the Canyons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Coiled Whisper Encampment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Return to Al'Kirat", + { + "header": "Court Summons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 2: Search", + "Into the Ruby Court", + { + "header": "Meeting Morgiana", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting the Sultana", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Divining Rumbold", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Concluding the Summons", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Adventurer's Guild", + { + "header": "Guild Layout", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Notable Guild Members", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Searching for Clues", + { + "header": "Meeting Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wrapping-up the Leads", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Special Event: Meeting Malicia", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lead One: Search for the Hissroot", + { + "header": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ribbit's Pet Shop", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Finding the Hissroot", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting Windhowl", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Returning to Ribbit", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lead Two: Glowing Amber", + { + "header": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Grand Bazaar", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Journey to the Orcs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Orc Encampment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting Ahuatzi", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Curing the Triceratops", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Curing Ahuatzi", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Using the Hagsbane", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Night of Ceremony", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lead Three: The Devil's Playground", + { + "header": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Nomad's Rest", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Emberlings", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Children's Scheme", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Devil Who Cried Wolf", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Coiled Line", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Return to the Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 3: Rescue", + "To the Wasteland", + { + "header": "Points to Fated Path", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Entering the Wasteland", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Temple of Aku'Tal", + { + "header": "Coiled Massacre", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "General Features of the Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Coiled Entrance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Sacrificial Chamber", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Confession Chamber", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Master's Antechamber", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Rashan's Sarcophagus", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Living Quarters", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Shrine of the Serpent", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8. Black Depths", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wrapping up the Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Restoring the Divine Relic", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Petitioning the Sultana", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Chapter Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Travel to Kunaten Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Great Pyramid", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 4, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Chapter Summary", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Kunaten Keep", + { + "header": "Landing in Kunaten Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Caravans", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Locations in Town", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Signing up for the Expedition", + "depth": 1 + }, + "One Day in Town", + { + "header": "Meeting Souk", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Melodyne The Bard", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Road to the Pyramid", + { + "header": "Outskirts of O'grila", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Gates of the Ankhara", + { + "header": "Features of the Pyramid", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Senior Seeker: Mantell Darsk", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Rules of the Expedition", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 1: Servants' Quarters", + { + "header": "Stirs of Life", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubian Servants", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "General Features", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Servants' Foyer", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Collapsed Room", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Supply Closet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Main Hall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8. Tool Storage", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "9. Kitchen", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "10. Spice Pantry", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "11. Larder", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "12. Anubian Temple", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "13. Audience Room", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "19. Baths", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + { + "header": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "21. Small Office", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "22. Parlor", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "23. Crumbled Library", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "24. Market Hall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "25. Empty Stores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "27. Staircase", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "28. Commonworks", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "30. Balcony", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Captured", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "NPC Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Great Awakening", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Onyxian Jar", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alone and Afraid", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 5, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Time Keeping", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dreaming Guidance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "River Basin (Oasis)", + { + "header": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Preparing for the Journey", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Left For Dead", + { + "header": "Crucified Players", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "A Sad Farewell", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Kunaten Keep", + { + "header": "A Town Destroyed", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Scavenging for Loot", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "depth": 1 + }, + "A Journey Onto Death", + { + "header": "Where to go?", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Staying Alive", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Travel Events", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Fall of the Skylark", + { + "header": "Fated Meeting", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Making First Contact", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Repair the Vessel", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hunt of the Dead", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Defense of the Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Meeting a Sphinx", + { + "header": "Southspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Temple of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Meeting Prophecy", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sphinx's Test", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Choose Path of Fate", + { + "header": "Path of [Devotion]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Path of [Erudition]", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Search for the Divine Relics", + { + "header": "Ankh of Life", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Crook of Law", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Crown of Crystals", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Flail of Reeds", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hand of Brass", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mask of Opals", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Moonstone Cloak", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Onyxian Jar", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ruby Eye", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sapphire Ring", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Slaying the Sphinx", + { + "header": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Prophecy's Death", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Fate of the Skylark", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "What's Next?", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Keeping Track of Time", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Exploring the Wasteland", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 6, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Marking Locations", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Wasteland Locations", + { + "header": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Blackstone Gorge", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Center Spire", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Desiccated Flats", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Eastspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Fanged Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Malicia's Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Northspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sands of No Return", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Southspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Wound", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Thornweald", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Westspire Mountains", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Random Encounters", + "Creature Encounters", + { + "header": "Air Elemental", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Ankhegs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Anubians", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bandits", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Beastfolk", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Bulettes", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dinosaurs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Gorgoroth", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Lord Ammu", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Manticores", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mummies", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Orcs", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Perytons", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Water Elemental", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wild Beasts", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Will of the Sands", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Wyvern", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Interesting Finds", + { + "header": "Desert Herds", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hidden Oasis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sand Spirits", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Wasteland Hazards", + { + "header": "Extreme Heat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Sandstorms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Blowout", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Quicksand", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Dunevine", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Mirage", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Return to Kunaten", + "A Tear into the Duaat", + { + "header": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Spirits of the Dead", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + { + "header": "Approaching the Keep", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Gateway into the Duaa", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Duaat", + { + "header": "Bridge of Souls", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Gate of the First Hour", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "The Veil and the Flame", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 7, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Content Warning", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Cat and the Snake", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Starting the Chapter", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + { + "header": "Clues & Information", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Jackalweres", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Adventure Locations", + { + "header": "The Burning Velvet", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Slaver's Den", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Jackal John", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Djinn's Den", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + { + "header": "Purchase a Boat", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Insidious Plans", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Approaching the Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Lair of the Lamia", + { + "header": "Cave Entrance", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "3. Subterranean River", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "4. Amber Mine", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "5. Water Curtain", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "6. Assorted Tools", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "8.Slave Niches", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "10.Jackalwere Caves", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Meeting Lilith", + { + "header": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Fighting the Lamia", + { + "header": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Death of Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "The Real Culp", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Allying with Lilith", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Night of Pleasure", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Enchanted Gala", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 8, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Chapter Timeline", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Enchanted Gala", + { + "header": "The Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Invitation to the Gala", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Layout of the Gala", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Bidding Rivals", + { + "header": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Steve & Marie", + "depth": 1 + }, + "The Auction", + { + "header": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Additional Auctions", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Delivery of Goods", + { + "header": "Guarded Caravan", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Closing the Chapter", + { + "header": "Master Zakaro", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Doragummir Stonehall.", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Steve and Marie", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "2-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "depth": 1 + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "ordinal": { + "identifier": 9, + "type": "chapter" + }, + "headers": [ + { + "header": "Character Advancement", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Excavation Timeline", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Finding the City", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Working with the Anubians", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Brass Sentinels", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "Hazards of the City", + "depth": 1 + }, + "Locations in the City", + { + "header": "Temple Walls", + "depth": 1 + }, + { + "header": "1. 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While optimized for a party of four characters, the book includes additional rules in several of its encounters to support larger groups. The campaign is intended to take characters from 1st to 11th level.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} offers a self-contained setting for your roleplaying game, featuring iconic locations, dangerous villains, unique magical items, and a thrilling, dark narrative. You are encouraged to modify, remove, or add anything within these pages to suit your table. The setting also leaves ample space for you to weave your own tales within it, allowing you to return again and again for all of your future desert-based adventures.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Campaign Background", + "page": 4, + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the desert region of Kirat, a harsh and unforgiving land with limited resources and scarce water. The region lies at the western edge of the Great Wasteland, an accursed expanse of dunes stretching for hundreds of miles. Once home to a powerful civilization, the Wasteland was condemned to eternal blight following their catastrophic downfall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnolls: An Ancient Empire", + "entries": [ + "In a time long forgotten, the Wasteland was a desert landscape with few scattered rivers, dangerous predatory fauna, and disparate groups of nomadic tribal species. One of these species was a group of devoutgnolls who venerated powerful nameless demons. It was through power granted by such fiendish pacts that thegnolls grew to dominate the ancient valley, enslave all other species within their reach, and built wondrous dark edifices in glory to their name. Thegnolls call this period of their history the 'Old Kingdom.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "The time of the Old Kingdom is seen as a mysterious and forgotten time. At the height of their power, thegnolls were forced to pay for the demonic bargains they had sought. Payment to the fiends came in the form of blood sacrifices which had to be performed on a daily basis. A hundred slaves sacrificed in a single day was not an uncommon sight. When the kingdom ran out of slaves, they turned to their animals, then to their elders, to their sick and wounded, to their criminals, and eventually to one another. Before long, civil unrest threw the Old Kingdom into disarray.", + "As the Old Kingdom burned, a distaste towards their demonic hosts led them to a path not often seen for their kind\u2013religion. The oldest historic scrolls still legible today claim that the fervent desire for faith is what attracted the 'Aru,' a pantheon of nomadic deities\u2013travelers from the stars\u2013 who each exemplified the virtues and Strengths of animals of the natural world. With the help of these new-found gods, the ancient warlocks were overthrown and slaughtered, their demonic temples burned and sacked, and all the unholy knowledge fiendishly acquired was to be buried and forgotten. So did the Old Kingdom fall into legend." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "New Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "As this broken civilization embraced their new beginnings, the Aru were surprised at the fervent faith shared by their new {@creature Gnoll|MM} followers. Zealot in their beliefs, religious doctrine became the new norm as thegnolls adapted their culture to more closely resemble that of the Aru. Great temples were constructed, blasphemers were punished, and all were taught to live for the Aru. Thegnolls had exchanged one set of masters for another.", + "The Aru fell in love with their new charges, doting them with blessings and even sharing the land with them in material form. The first Pharaoh was born of a union between an Aru and a mortal, serving as a living bridge between thegnolls and the gods they worshipped. This divine lineage gave rise to a dynasty, where the firstborn child of each Pharaoh inherited the throne, ensuring that divine blood perpetually flowed within the rulers of the New Kingdom.", + "Anubis, revered as the father of the first Pharaoh, was enshrined in the very name of the kingdom. In tribute to both him and the Aru, the Anubian Empire was born." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Birth of the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "As the Anubian Empire became more and more religiously entwined, its land became separated into regions, each overseen by an individual Aru. These Aru would choose one priest to rule in their stead. The chosen priest was anointed by the Aru with great divine power in the form of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. This holy artifact allowed the priests to rule the land with deific authority\u2014becoming something near to a demigod in the eyes of the people. To the Pharaoh was bestowed the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the most beautiful of all {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, a font of limitless life.", + "Harnessing the power of the Anubian Relics, the High Priests worked wonders that transformed their homeland. They drew rain to quench the land, summoned animals from distant realms, raised mountains from the ground, and crafted lakes and rivers to sustain the Anubian people. Under their divine guidance, the once-barren land flourished into a verdant paradise. This prosperity ushered in an age of expansion. 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Yet, the arrival of the Aru inexplicably led to the sudden depletion of this mineral, setting in motion the catastrophic events that would lead to the eventual fall of the Anubian Empire, almost six thousand years after it began.", + "Deprived of their food source, the Darakni emerged from their subterranean realm, forming a dark swarm that swept across the surface. Desperate to repel the invaders, the Anubians forged sacred weapons, constructed mighty golems, and invoked powerful divine spells. Yet the Darakni proved resistant to the powers of the Aru. Unable to overcome the seemingly infinite swarm, the Darakni forced the Anubians to face an unavoidable truth: their civilization was doomed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Cataclysm", + "entries": [ + "Many of the Aru, who deeply loved their Anubian children, sacrificed their avatars to cast an ancient and forbidden art. A holy rapture upon the land, destroying every living creature within hundreds of miles in all directions. To ensure that no Darakni would be left alive to avenge their fallen brood, the ancient spell would poison the very land. All locusts who fled upon the sky, warred upon the land, or hid under the ground; would perish amidst the great inescapable Cataclysm.", + "Accepting the inevitability of the Cataclysm, thegnolls turned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} as a means to ensure their eventual return. They constructed vast vaults under their cities, where their bodies were wrapped in linen blessed with holy scriptures\u2014magic to delay their decomposition and bind their souls to their corpses. The Anubians envisioned a Great Awakening, wherein the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} would beat with healing magic, five centuries after the Cataclysm, spreading across the Empire to restore the entombed back to life.", + "The arrival of the rapture broke the land and slaughtered all that lived. Plant, rock, steel, or flesh; the wrath of the gods was ultimate and indiscriminate. When the dust settled, the once fertile paradise was no more than an endless sea of sand, bone, and despair.", + "The Cataclysm proved far more destructive than anticipated. It obliterated all of the Aru that participated in its casting, spread far beyond its intended range, and cursed the land with an eternal blight. The remaining Aru found themselves suddenly severed from their divine realms and drained of nearly all of their power. Vulnerable and meek, they were left to wander the barren Wasteland they had created, living as shadows of their former godhood.", + "Worse of all, the Anubians\u2014entombed beneath their shattered cities\u2014would never wake up. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, and the Great Awakening it promised, never tolled with life. As millennia would pass, the divine enchantments that sealed their vaults and blessed their corpses would deteriorate, rotting their bodies and allowing many to succumb to undeath. And so did the Anubian Empire fall from history, becoming nothing more than a legend, with none to tell their story but the shattered ruins of their ancient kingdom and the desiccated corpses of their citizens\u2014who still litter their vaults in rest and the dunes of the Wasteland in undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/The_Great_Cataclysm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Cataclysm" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings: A Burgeoning Realm", + "page": 6, + "entries": [ + "Two thousand years have passed since the fall of the Anubian Empire. The region of Kirat, once the western edge of ancient Anubia, is now home to tieflings. These inhabitants brought with them a history of hardship, enduring their own struggles long before settling in these lands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Infernal Blood", + "entries": [ + "In the lands far beyond Kirat, few of the sentient races are as misunderstood or as feared as the dreaded tieflings. Humans touched by infernal blood, tieflings arise from unions with devils, by signing contracts that bind their souls, or by directly meddling with magic borne of the Nine Hells. All the same, these humans are forever marred by the taint of their ancestry. Their twisted horns, arrow-tipped tails, and eyes like molten embers mark them as different, and with that difference comes societal disdain and perpetual abuse.", + "Unlike wizards who spend lifetimes mastering the art of magic, tieflings are born with an innate ability to manifest sorcerous powers\u2014often with destructive fiery outcomes. This gift, which so often proves a curse, only fans the flames of mistrust among the other races. The resemblance many tieflings bear to true fiends has, historically, only deepened this divide. In the end, whenever a tiefling is born, it is often the case that their entire families are either hunted down or exiled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exodus to a New Land", + "entries": [ + "Reviled in their existence, most tieflings spend their lives seeking for ways in which to fit into the very same societies that despise them. But in the story of Al'Kirat, we find an exception. Spurning the lands that rejected them, three thousand tieflings got together to set forth on a grand exodus across the Sea of Stars, a large flotilla laden with a desperate hope to find a land with which to call their own.", + "Their journey finally culminated in the discovery of a large arid expanse\u2014a desert harsh enough to discourage those they left behind from claiming it. In this furnace, where the heat mattered little to their fiendish biology, they saw an opportunity. The tieflings named it Kirat, meaning 'Jewel,' a hidden treasure waiting to shine, and there they built their city, Al'Kirat, in the only basin of the fjord that carried them inland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruins of Gold", + "entries": [ + "The desolate realm of Kirat greeted its tiefling settlers with a barren embrace\u2014endless sand, blistering heat, and little more. Here, rains were but a rumor and the mountains hid no veins beneath their skin. Yet, even though the sand dunes gave way to a barren expanse, haunted by lurking monstrosities, it also led to the buried ruins of a long-lost civilization.", + "Within these ruins lay treasures galore, magic unseen in the current age. As the tieflings claimed these artifacts and brought them to Al'Kirat, the city began to transform. Merchants and treasure-seekers from across the world descended upon the burgeoning settlement, drawn by the promise of magic and wonder. What had once been a desolate outpost, inhabited by the scourge of humankind, evolved into a thriving center of arcane trade.", + "Now, twenty years later, Al'Kirat is unrecognizable from its humble beginnings. Gold fills its coffers, enchanted armaments line its walls, and its streets bustle with life and commerce. Though it remains smaller than many great cities, its influence is undeniable. Al'Kirat has risen as a beacon of prosperity and power, its name synonymous with wealth, magic, and ambition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "The regions of Kirat have been closed to the world for as long as anyone can remember. Even before the tieflings settled upon the valley, vicious beastfolk attacked any who entered their domains, and the cursed dunes held no promise of life for any foolish enough to settle them. However, everything changed with the construction of Kunaten Keep\u2014a fortified outpost built deep within the Wasteland, a foothold that would allow the tieflings a chance to explore the mysterious heart of the cursed dunes.", + "Explorers from Kunaten soon struck a fortuitous alliance with the Kingdom of O'grila, a verdant land of orcs and giants from beyond the dunes. O'grila, enticed by the promise of ancient treasures, joined forces with the tieflings to search the outskirts of their kingdom for the Great Pyramid\u2013a common fable amongst the orcs. The construction was believed to be the largest Anubian ruin ever seen, and when their joint efforts lead to its rediscovery, it single handedly dwarfed all previous finds. A titanic tomb whose vast halls and chambers hinted at wealth and magical power beyond imagination.", + "But such a monumental discovery came with an equally logistical challenge. The Pyramid lay deep in what was once centaur territory\u2014murderous and territorial beastmen. Its size required an immense workforce to clear and explore, dozens of caravans to haul the equipment and transport its treasures, and a legion of skilled sword-hands to defend the expedition. To meet these demands, Al'Kirat broke with tradition and flung open its gates to the world, inviting adventurers, scholars, and laborers alike to join the historic undertaking.", + "Now, the promise of magic, knowledge, and treasure has drawn ships full of fortune-seekers from every corner of the world. Once ready, they depart the city in caravans to cross the perilous dunes, traveling for miles through the cursed Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where the tieflings prepare for what could be the most ambitious delve in history." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "page": 6, + "entries": [ + "The tale of {@i Sands of Doom} begins as our heroes, the player characters, set out from the bustling city of Al'Kirat as part of the last caravan destined to Kunaten Keep. Their journey promised a trek lasting several days across an unforgiving Wasteland, but unbeknownst to them, fate will have an entirely different plan for them.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Introduction/Chunks_of_Amber_filled_with_Heka.webp" + }, + "title": "Chunks of Amber filled with Heka" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Using Sands of Doom", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "Presented in this section are several concepts and design principles you should know before running {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Required Books", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "To play {@i Sands of Doom}, you'll need the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual for 5th Edition. Both the original versions and the 2024 update are compatible, so you can use whichever you prefer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Referencing Stat Blocks", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a creature or their name is bolded in the text, such as this: \"the {@b {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}} attacks from the skies,\" it indicates that the creature has a stat block. You will need to reference this stat block to properly run the creature in an encounter. Unless otherwise noted, these stat blocks are found in either version of the 5th Edition Monster Manual.", + "Creatures that are unique to {@i Sands of Doom} have their statistics provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. These unique creatures are marked with the term '(Appendix B)' written next to their name to indicate they are exclusive to this book.", + "When a creature's name differs between editions of the Monster Manual, the 2024 version will appears in brackets next to the original. For example: {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogre}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Acronyms", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "This book includes several acronyms used to conserve space. These are: AC (Armor Class), CR (Challenge Rating), DC (Difficulty Class), GM (Game Master), gp (Gold Piece), HP (Hit Points), NPC (non-playable character), pp (Platinum Piece), and xp (Experience Points)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platinum Pieces", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "The Gold Piece serves as the principal currency in {@i Sands of Doom}, as it is the standard currency in the city of Al'Kirat. However, while exploring the ruins of the Wasteland, the player characters are likely to come across platinum pieces, relics of the long-lost Anubian Empire.", + "Platinum pieces were once the official currency of the Anubians. These coins bear the likeness of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the last monarch of the Anubian Empire, on one side, while the reverse features the symbol of an ankh.", + "When trading with Anubians and orcs, a Platinum Piece retains its full value ({@b 1 pp = 10 gp}). However, to all other merchants, and for all transactions in Al'Kirat, a Platinum Piece is worth only a tenth of its original value ({@b 1 pp = 1 gp})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Language", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscaling Encounters", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} features an upscaling mechanic for many of its encounters, enabling you to add extra enemies to an encounter if there are five or more characters in the party to maintain a proper difficulty.", + "For the purposes of this mechanic, any NPC the characters bring along to their adventures must be considered as an additional character, provided the companion is strong enough to contribute meaningfully in combat. Particularly powerful companions, such as the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} or the hero {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}, should be treated as being two additional characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Spell Scrolls", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, spell scrolls can be used by any creature, regardless of their class or spellcasting ability (or lack thereof). The sole requirement is that the level (for player characters) or CR (for NPCs) of the creature must be equal to or greater than the level of the spell on the scroll. If the spell level is too high, the creature simply cannot cast the spell. All creatures, however, are capable of casting 1st-level spells, as well as any magic without an assigned spell level that originates from a spell scroll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "page": 7, + "entries": [ + "The Duaat is a system of passages that exist within the world of shadows, a special crossing that connects the endless number of worlds that exist within the material plane. The Aru have spent eons traveling throughout the cosmos exploring the void of reality, and whenever they find a new world in which to proselytize their beliefs, they open a pathway through the Duaat into that world. Because this pathway also connects the newfound world with the celestial heavens of the Aru in the outer planes, its existence allows for a constant funnel of divine energy with which to bless their new subjects. Without the Duaat, the Aru simply would not have the means to send so much of their divine power to so many worlds in the multiverse.", + "The corridors of the Duaat are protected by gate guardians, powerful beings who bar mortals from venturing deeper into the realm of shadows and who oversee the passage of spirits bound for the afterlife. The twelve gates within serve as both trials and purifiers, challenging the dead to prove their worth through sacred rituals. Souls that pass these trials are judged worthy to ascend into the celestial heavens of the Aru, while the rest are consumed by the demons of the shadow realm\u2014obliterated into nothingness. Of these twelve gates, only the first\u2014the Gate of the First Hour\u2014falls within the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The Duaat remains linked to this world, but the gateways into the sacred passage were sealed shut during the Cataclysm, condemning the many Aru who survived the rapture. Severed from the source of their power, these Aru scattered across the land, diminished in power akin to that of a lesser demigod. The gateway was closed by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the vigilant guardian of the first gate of the Duaat. For further details about this figure, refer to {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heka", + "page": 8, + "entries": [ + "The Aru's divine power, created from raw lifeforce, can be stored within blood\u2013much how living creatures naturally store their own lifeforce within the blood in their veins. This explains why divine beings bleed golden, as divine essence glows in the colors of gold, and why their descendants inherit divine powers, as they share in the blood of their forebears.", + "A consequence of this interaction lies in the curious ability of divine essence to be stored within resin\u2014the 'blood' of trees\u2014when hardened into amber. The Aru are able to infuse chunks of amber with divine essence, transforming them into reservoirs of energy accessible by the non-divine. This divine essence, when sealed in amber, is called Heka.", + "The Anubians developed methods to use Heka in order to power many of their magical creations. To them, amber could serve as a battery used to animate golems or as a key designed to unlock and seal magical doors. The clerics and magi of the Empire were even able to tap into Heka in order to fuel their spellcasting, allowing them to use chunks of amber as the casting foci for their spells.", + "In ancient Anubia, every {@creature Gnoll|MM}, no matter how lowly, carried a personal chunk of amber with which to interact with the Aru. The size, clarity, and craftsmanship of the amber reflected their rank within the Empire. When they came of age,gnolls would make pilgrimages to the nearest Aru, so that their amber was infused with Heka. When needed, thesegnolls could visit obelisks erected by the Aru throughout the land, allowing them to trade portions of their Heka to cure their ailments or receive blessings.", + "The player characters will encounter chunks of amber as they explore the lands of Kirat. Every piece of amber found within {@i Sands of Doom} is assumed to contain Heka. The amount of Heka contained in the amber is determined by the value of the amber in Gold Pieces, as the more Heka it holds the more radiant the amber. As such, it is important to track the value of any chunk of amber the characters encounter during their adventures. The characters will be able to utilize Heka in order to operate mechanisms of Anubian origin, fuel or activate some enchanted items, or request blessings at the Obelisks of Anubia.", + "For further details on the Obelisks of Anubia scattered across Kirat, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Summary", + "page": 8, + "entries": [ + "In the story of {@i Sands of Doom}, the expedition into the Great Pyramid inadvertently awakens {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the last Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, entombed deep within the titanic ruin. Alongside him stirs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, unleashing a torrent of divine energy that triggers the Great Awakening, resurrecting entombed Anubians across the land. The chaos that follows, ignited further by the murder of the Divine Child\u2014Lord Ammu's offspring\u2014sparks a war as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} marches a terrible army against Al'Kirat.", + "The player characters are tasked with exploring the vast land in order to recover several of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of the ancient High Priests of Anubia, powerful artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's overwhelming power. The adventure culminates in the Siege of Al'Kirat. The characters must unite allies and wield the relics they've recovered to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh before the city falls.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is divided into 11 chapters and several appendices, summarized below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 1", + "entry": "An introduction to Al'Kirat, detailing its culture, key locations, and NPCs." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 2", + "entry": "A comprehensive overview of the land of Kirat, including its badlands, the Great Wasteland, and the histories and cultures of its inhabitants." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 3 (Levels 1\u20133)", + "entry": "The playable story begins here. This chapter includes an introductory adventure set in Al'Kirat and its surrounding areas, leading up to the expedition." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 4 (Level 4)", + "entry": "Centered on the expedition, this chapter takes the players from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, where the main plot of the story is revealed." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 5 (Level 4)", + "entry": "After the events at the Pyramid, the characters are left stranded in the Wasteland. This chapter details their journey back to civilization and lays out their goals for the remainder of the campaign: to gather the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of ancient Anubia. By the end of this chapter, the game transitions into an open-world format." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 6 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "This chapter is dedicated to provide interesting encounters and events you can use while the characters travel across the Wasteland. It also features descriptions of several important locations found throughout the region and several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} the characters can find." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapters 7\u201310 (Levels 5\u20138)", + "entry": "Four dedicated adventures are presented here, each rewarding a relic the characters can use to oppose {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. These include two adventures in Al'Kirat, one within a buried Anubian city lost in the dunes, and another that takes characters across the land in search of a legendary treasure trove guarded by an Aru." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Chapter 11 (Levels 9\u201310)", + "entry": "This is the final chapter, where Lord Ammu's army besieges Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, leveraging their allies and relics to defeat the Pharaoh." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix A", + "entry": "A day-by-day timeline of key events that transpire in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix B", + "entry": "Stat blocks and descriptions of unique creatures used in the book." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix C", + "entry": "Lore and rules regarding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, as well as a description for each relic found in Sands of Doom." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix D", + "entry": "Lore and rules for the genies of Kirat and the powerful wishes they can provide." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Appendix E", + "entry": "A catalog of magical items available for sale in the Grand Bazaar of Al'Kirat." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat", + "page": 9, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Palace.webp" + }, + "title": "The Palace of Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Come to me my banished souls,", + "marked by infernal brand,", + "this shall be your home.", + "For you, I build a fortress strong, with walls built high,", + "Where every tiefling can touch the sky" + ], + "by": "Codex of the Arbiter 4:12" + }, + "Bustling marketplaces stretch as far as the eye can see, where merchants from across the world gather to trade exotic goods and rare magical artifacts. The air is thick with the scent of brimstone and spices, the clinking of coins, the sounds of haggling voices, and the hum of magical energies. Fiery street performers entertain crowds with displays of pyrotechnic prowess, while alleyways draped in shadow offer secretive deals and whispered bargains. And above all of it, towering over the busy streets, rising spires gleam like beacons beneath the radiant sun. This is Al'Kirat, a city that defied the odds by flourishing like a beautiful rose in the scorching sands of the desert. Though it stands rich and powerful today, its foundation was built with blood and tears.", + "The city of Al'Kirat was founded by tiefling exiles who sought escape from the tyranny and persecution they suffered at the hands of humans across the sea. They built their city following a carefully selected set of religious tenets given to them by Asmodeus, the undisputed Lord of the Nine Hells, called the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star.", + "The degree of influence Asmodeus had on the tieflings during their original exodus is uncertain. Some believe he played a role from the beginning, while others think the tieflings adopted his doctrines naturally during their long journey. Regardless, by the time their ships reached the desert, the refugees were fully devoted to the Devil Lord and his promises. The exact details of how this religious veneration began are conflicting and often contradictory. The journey to Kirat took nearly a decade and involved dozens of ships traveling together. Communication between the ships was difficult over the years, and the flotilla made several yearlong stops along the way. As a result, stories of the voyage diverge greatly depending on who tells them, and sprinkles of truth and over-exaggeration lie in every story.", + "Throughout the voyage, the tieflings experienced both loss and growth. Many lives were lost, but the exiles also welcomed new members along the way. By the time they arrived in Kirat, the tieflings had become a diverse group, hailing from different cultures and possessing various infernal heritages. Though each individual had faced their own unique hardships and varying levels of mistreatment, all of them shared an inherent desire for freedom, and hope for a new beginning. Driven by this fervent yearning and guided by the structured principles of Asmodeus, which promised equality for all under the law, the refugees began building their new home in the midst of a scorching and treacherous desert.", + "The people of Al'Kirat established a society based on religious principles that prioritized uncompromising freedoms. However, they lacked the natural resources necessary to become fully independent from the lands beyond their borders. To balance their deep desire for autonomy with their dependence on the outside world, the Kirati\u2014as they would call themselves\u2014naturally focused on trade. To survive, the people of Al'Kirat honed their skills in bartering and haggling. They scraped together any form of value they could offer to their neighbors. Over time, their efforts paid off, and Al'Kirat eventually grew into the prosperous merchant nation it is today.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "This chapter describes everything you need to know about the city of Al'Kirat, including its culture, people, and the locations found within it. You will need the information presented here to describe the city to your players, as well as to run some of the sections of the adventure that take place within its walls. Before you begin {@i Sands of Doom}, it is important to read carefully through this chapter in order to understand the tieflings of Kirat and how they live, so you can better roleplay them throughout the adventure.", + "The following chapters utilize the city of Al'Kirat as its backdrop: {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SandsOfDoom14|3}, {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom14|7}, {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8}, and {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11}. Reference the information found here to properly run those chapters.", + "This chapter includes several references to the Beastwars, a conflict that saw the Kirati tieflings clash with the native beastfolk of the region. A detailed account of the war is described in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom14|2} (see '{@adventure Beastwars'|SandsOfDoom14|2|Beastwars}).", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "20,000 (79% tiefling, 10% beastfolk, 7% human, 3% dwarf, 1% other). The term 'Kirati' is the official demonym for a citizen of Al'Kirat. However, in cultural practice, this term excludes beastfolk, even if they hold citizenship in the city." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Government", + "entry": "Bureaucratic plutocracy. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} is the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Sultana} of Al'Kirat, an unofficial title given to the cultural leader of the city. Being the wealthiest citizen, with more gold than the next thirty wealthiest members combined, her word is synonymous with law." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Military", + "entry": "Mercenary army. The city has a standing army of 1,000 professionally trained soldiers, paid for by the Sultana. In times of crisis, a militia force consisting of up to 3,000 soldiers can be rallied and equipped." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "City Walls", + "entry": "The city is protected by 40-foot high walls that encompass its entire perimeter. Depending on the location, the walls range from 15 to 30 feet in width. These walls are interspersed with 60-foot tall towers every 400 to 500 feet, which function as barracks for the soldiers. This is the city's greatest defense." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Artisanal economy. With no ability to sustain itself alone due to its lack of natural resources, Al'Kirat relies on trade to survive. The city exports magical items plundered from ancient desert ruins, high-quality silk and cloth products it manufactures, and several types of volcanic stone it mines from its southern quarries. The city imports basic resources such as food, water, and wood." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Overview of the City", + "page": 10, + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is situated 50 miles south of the coast from the Sea of Stars, nestled right along the Riohnar River. It lies deep within a large valley carved between several canyons. This isolated city stands truly alone, with no other major settlements found within hundreds of miles.", + "Danger looms over Al'Kirat on all sides. The surrounding canyons are infested with a murderous coalition of harpies and minotaurs. To the east, the dunes swarm with cursed monsters and undead. In the north, the coastal forests are fiercely guarded by trolls. To the south, the Beastlands are home to dozens of clans of territorial beastfolk. While inside, jackalweres disguised as humans have infiltrated the city, scheming to undermine it from within. To make matters worse, Al'Kirat must supply its citizens with water sourced from lakes miles away. Without this water, the city would collapse. Minotaurs and harpies exploit this weakness by attacking the water caravans every day.", + "Despite the dangers of the desert, and the challenges they face, trade flows greedily in Al'Kirat. Merchant ships sail from the coast to the city via the Riohnar River, which ensures a steady flow of goods and coins. This allows the city to maintain its prosperity without having to venture beyond its protective walls, like they once used to. As a result, the city of Al'Kirat rises as a bastion of commerce and enterprise amidst this wild and savage land.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Eye_of_Progress.webp" + }, + "title": "The 'Eye of Progress' is the symbol of Al'Kirat. It represents the five tenets of the Church of Asmodeus and the towering spires of wealth it grants." + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Government", + "page": 10, + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has {@b no official government} or ruling body. Instead, it is unofficially ruled by gold and those who possess it. It functions as a pseudo-libertarian state influenced by the religious veneration of Asmodeus, who champions a unique combination of order and freedom with a detachment from morals (see {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}').", + "The various functions of government in Al'Kirat are unofficially managed by individual Merchant Lords, wealthy families, and elite councils, often through competing monopolies and cartels. These groups engage in free trade competition while simultaneously fulfilling the city's needs for their own profit. Al'Kirat operates through a web of hundreds of unelected individuals, all held in check by a complex network of signed agreements and contractual obligations.", + "Without a formal government, Al'Kirat might have succumbed to anarchy were it not for two critical factors that have ensured its enduring success. The first is the city's devout veneration of Asmodeus, a powerful fiendish Lord of Law. His influence has instilled in the population a profound respect for stability and order, and his church serves as a fair mediator in disputes among the various organizations. This is why chaos does not rule in a city with no true ruler.", + "The second factor is the Sultana\u2014 Zanara Zin'Zara \u2014who stands as the wealthiest and most influential person in the city. Zanara's deep desire to see Al'Kirat thrive drives her to wield her considerable wealth and influence to ensure the smooth operation of the city. She has no official authority to unilaterally enact laws, but seeing that she owns all of the gates leading in and out of the city, most ports on the harbor, and pays the wages for the city guards, the oligarchy often finds itself begrudgingly agreeing with her requests.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freedoms", + "entries": [ + "The citizens of Al'Kirat are free to come and go as they please. No taxes are levied for the running of the city, there are no laws that restrict their speech, and almost anything can be purchased with gold. Without taxes, the city is almost entirely funded by the Sultana, who invests her considerable wealth across the city whenever public works are required.", + "Ironically, tiefling citizens possess the freedom to willingly trade away even their own liberties. This system permits the creation of contracts that can transform a Kirati into a slave (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Dress.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati dress heavy, unbothered by the heat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Public Works", + "entries": [ + "Without taxes, all public projects are funded by wealthy patrons, with construction heavily subsidized by slave labor. Open-ended charities are rare, as the Asmodian religion discourages unconditional giving. However, social works that benefit the donor are extremely common. Wealthy individuals and families often sponsor projects that enhance their status or provide direct returns, such as building marketplaces, sponsoring festivals, or erecting public monuments." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Law and Order", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat maintains order through a rigorous system of contracts and agreements, supported by a limited set of laws. These laws are straightforward, covering basic societal requirements like punishing murder and assault. The more complex laws exist only to empower contracts with true authority, which form the actual backbone for the city's legal framework. The merchant elite debate and craft these laws in council meetings, which occur only when necessary.", + "This all means that life in Al'Kirat is governed not by laws, but by contractual obligations and previously signed agreements\u2014all of which are inescapable for all of its citizens. Nearly every activity in the city requires some form of signature or paperwork (see 'Contracts & Agreements'). Mercenaries funded by the Sultana, known as 'Law-keepers,' enforce these agreements. Law-keepers serve as both city guards and military forces when necessary.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disputes", + "entries": [ + "When disputes arise over any signed agreement, they are brought before the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}. During these arbitrations, both parties present their cases, and the Church delivers a final ruling. It is common for wealthier citizens to hire skilled philosophers to argue on their behalf, serving a role similar to that of a lawyer." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishments", + "entries": [ + "Prisons exist in Al'Kirat, but they are reserved solely for the most vile of criminals. For the rest, crimes are compensated either through monetary payments given to the offended party (see 'Indulgences' below) or by forced indentured servitude (see '{@adventure Slavery in Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Slavery in Al'Kirat}'). Al'Kirat aims to minimize its prison population by punishing criminals in ways that benefit the community. The city does not impose the death penalty." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contracts & Agreements", + "entries": [ + "Since nothing is strictly owned by the city, every building and road is owned by a guild, family, or individual. Lengthy contracts are signed between these private owners to dictate who can use what and for what reason. This results in citizens having to sign numerous contracts for day to day living, many of which bear little impact on the signatory but must be signed nonetheless. There are so many active contracts governing nearly every aspect of daily life that no tiefling is expected to know or understand them all. As such, the laws are lenient when handling breaches of contract, generally forgiving citizens so long as they avoid purposefully breaching them\u2014which sometimes must be proven in court.", + "The Kirati's ultimate desire for freedom, which paradoxically leads them to self-regulate out of such freedoms, is a regular topic discussed within the city's debate halls. Those delving into how one agreement may influence another, and how multiple contracts can affect the same activity\u2014often in contradictory ways\u2014get to learn the true complexity found in Al'Kirat's web of bureaucracy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indulgences", + "entries": [ + "All the contracts, agreements, and regulations in the city come with provisions that allow individuals to pay their way out of such agreements or even buy themselves out of being punished for a crime. Payments made to the city are distributed to fund public works or services, while payments given to individuals serve as restitution for the crime committed. In certain circumstances, particularly for heinous crimes, the victim or their family (if the victim is deceased) can choose to reject the payment to force the offending party to be punished, usually through imprisonment. No indulgences are allowed for the crime of murder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immigration", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat was built to be a haven for tieflings from all around the world. As such, all tieflings are automatically considered citizens and cannot be barred from entering or living in the city. By law, tieflings cannot be banished or exiled from Al'Kirat.", + "All are welcomed in the city, provided they have business to conduct and stay only for a limited time (usually a month). That being said, permanent immigration of outsiders is strictly controlled and gaining citizenship usually comes with steep requirements, typically requiring the outsider to perform an act of great service to the city. Restrictions are more lenient for beastfolk, as they are not truly considered outsiders. Beastfolk typically need only demonstrate their ability to adhere to the city's strict regulations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Only citizens, or those with official business, are permitted to pass through the major gates that lead out into the desert. Accessing the Kirati desert is difficult without using these gates. The tall escarpments of the Riohnar River prevent ships from disembarking except at a few select places, the coastline is governed by ferocious trolls, and the rest of the land is engulfed by a deadly Wasteland that few can traverse. Restricting outsider entry through the easiest of routes helps prevent the establishment of settlements in the territory the Kirati wish to claim as their own." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fees", + "entries": [ + "A fee of a Gold Piece is required for non-citizens passing through the city gates, into or out of the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Economy", + "page": 12, + "entries": [ + "With a dangerous land holding limited natural resources, the people of Al'Kirat were forced to develop an artisanal market. The Kirati purchase raw materials or ingredients from other countries and then process, refine, or combine them to create products that can then be sold back. For example, the city buys raw gems to refine and cut them into jewelry; fruits and vegetables are turned into preserves and sauces; fabric, thread, and dyes are made into carpets, clothing, or bags.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "Both the badlands near the city and the Wasteland in the east are filled with the ruins of the ancient Anubian Empire. Many of these ruins hold valuable treasures and magical items that can be looted by those willing to risk their lives digging them out. Back when Al'Kirat was first a small, burgeoning settlement and had nothing to trade, it was the collection of these trinkets that gave them the means to trade with their neighbors. Collecting rare magical items from these ruins and selling them to other kingdoms provided Al'Kirat with the funds to create their harbor, build the walls that protect the city, and establish the military that allowed them to secure sources of potable water.", + "Nowadays, the artisanal market that the city has developed is enough to sustain its growth without the need to scavenge for these relics. Nonetheless, the value these treasure troves hold is unquestionable, and many continue to risk their lives for them. With all of the nearby ruins plundered of their treasure, the Kirati are now forced to venture far into the Wasteland to find more. Large expeditions are made monthly into the cursed dunes to explore, map, and dig out more of these lucrative ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Partners", + "entries": [ + "Most of Al'Kirat's trade is conducted by outsider merchants who travel into city, bringing essential supplies such as livestock, wood, and other raw materials. Al'Kirat pays a premium for these supplies. In return, these merchants purchase high-quality artisanal products crafted in the city. Additionally, many of the city's oligarchs have established contracts with distant kingdoms for the regular delivery of these goods. This arrangement ensures a steady supply of necessary resources for the city and enables the oligarchs to dominate these markets in order to charge higher prices.", + "By far, Al'Kirat's most important trading partners are the dwarves of Drek'Alor. Besides the orcs of O'grila, Drek'Alor is the nearest kingdom to Al'Kirat and the city's only genuine ally. The Kirati trade magical trinkets and spell scrolls (as the dwarves are not good with magic), as well as large amounts of the Wasteland's red sand, in exchange for food, stone, weapons, and their engineering expertise. The Kirati are uncertain about the exact use the dwarves have with the red sand, but they trade the resource nonetheless (see '{@adventure Dwarves|SandsOfDoom14|2|Dwarves}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lack of Water", + "entries": [ + "Water is very scarce in Al'Kirat, considering that the Riohnar River is a rare and undrinkable salt-water river, all of the wells in the city have been exhausted, and fresh water has to be imported from the lakes far north of the city. Caravans have to travel 26 miles in each direction to collect water and bring it back to the city, all the while fending off ambushes from the harpies and minotaurs that dwell nearby. With the demand for water being high, the supply low, and the extra costs associated with protecting the caravans, the price for water in the city has skyrocketed.", + "The city's situation is so precarious that if the water caravans were halted or the northern lakes dried up\u2014a fear many Kiratis have for the near future\u2014Al'Kirat would likely face a catastrophic collapse within only three months.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price of Water", + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, a gallon of water costs 2 silver pieces. It is typically bought in barrels that hold 20 gallons, priced at 5 Gold Pieces per barrel.", + "The cost of goods and services requiring substantial water, such as stabling animals or buying beer, is triple the price listed in the ervices." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Laws", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has few laws that directly restrict its citizens' freedoms, but one that does is the prohibition against willfully wasting water. Depending on the severity of the offense, the city can impose fines of up to 200 Gold Pieces and sentences of up to 10 days of hard labor for those who purposefully or negligently ruin, destroy, or misuse large amounts of water." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Culture", + "page": 13, + "entries": [ + "The structure of Al'Kirat forms a convoluted bureaucracy that has instilled upon its populace two vastly different perspectives, like two sides of the same coin. Older tieflings with established businesses or important roles cherish meticulous procedures and diligent note-taking. These attitudes are reinforced by the wealth they obtain by properly learning and following the contracts at play. Younger tieflings, as well as laborers and those with limited power, share an unbridled carefree attitude. This is reinforced by the trouble they avoid by properly learning the contracts at play, so they know how to circumvent them. Either way, tieflings are incentivized to learn the complex laws that bind them.", + "Overall, the Kirati are known for their patience, determination, and refusal to take no for an answer. When faced with barriers, they instinctively think of ways to overcome them. Describing the Kirati reveals a people driven by an inherent impulse for freedom, a deep desire for wealth, and a profound fascination and respect for the law.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Past Lives", + "entries": [ + "Most tieflings living in Kirat arrived as refugees from lands that treated them harshly. In those places, many were abused or hunted like monsters. They refer to their lives before Kirat as their 'past lives' and find it painful or distasteful to discuss. Kirat represents a new beginning for all tieflings, and most simply choose to forget the horrible times that came before it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Citizens.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati citizens dress in silks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hard Souls", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati understand that they can only be persecuted again if they allow it. They believe that showing weakness could bring back the cruel days of the past. Consequently, every tiefling child is taught to fight for what they want, never let anyone push them down, and strive for greatness at any cost.", + "In Al'Kirat, the weak-willed are admonished and shamed into self-improvement. Those who blame others or the city for their failures are seen as pathetic. This belief is captured in the common saying: \"There are no victims in Al'Kirat,\" which inspires tieflings to endure life's hardships and take personal responsibility." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prejudiced", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati harbor a deep mistrust of outsiders and dislike seeing them freely roam their land.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "While they have grown accustomed to merchants from other kingdoms who come to buy and sell goods in the city, they resent the idea of outsiders settling permanently, particularly humans\u2014who were at the center of their past abuse. This prejudice is less common among tieflings born in Kirat, who do not share the terrible memories that other tieflings have of these species.", + "The city is secretly infested with jackalweres, who pose as humans to carry out crimes and abduct innocent victims for their lamia overlord (see '{@adventure The Veiled Syndicate|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). These acts cast a shadow over the true human residents, escalating resentment between both tieflings and humans." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling's relationship with the beastfolk is complicated. On one hand, they were the original inhabitants of the land and had nothing to do with the Kirati's resentful past, but on the other, the Beastwars saw the death of many Kirati and the torching of several of their settlements.", + "The tieflings make a special effort to allow some peaceful beastfolk to live in the city but remain wary of the real threat of war re-igniting between the two groups. This tension manifests in certain restrictions for beastfolk citizens, such as being barred from the city's military and from holding authority over sensitive aspects of the city's operations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "entries": [ + "Dwarves are treated with great respect. The nearby dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor has played a crucial role in Al'Kirat's growth by providing quality stone and engineering expertise, making dwarves the most favored among the city's non-tiefling population." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Common Magic", + "entries": [ + "With the blood of devils within them, tieflings possess a natural proclivity for sorcery. While not every tiefling develops the ability to cast powerful spells, all are born with the innate capacity to create minor supernatural wonders. Known as 'the gift' in Kirati culture, this power enables every tiefling to see in the dark, resist heat, and cast the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB} at will.", + "Tiefling children must mature to maintain control over their magic, but much like walking, it comes naturally to them. Toddlers usually first manifest their powers by randomly changing the color of their eyes while crying, eventually developing their abilities by their sixth year, and mastering them by adulthood. Puberty can be a chaotic or even dangerous time, as many tieflings begin to produce magic linked to their specific devil heritage. Most Kirati tieflings, descending from Asmodeus, naturally produce fire, leading them to ignite spontaneous flames or burning those who touch them. This is uncontrollable at first, then after puberty, it only manifests during extreme exertion or emotional imbalance, before it is finally controlled by adulthood.", + "The use of 'the gift' is ubiquitous in Al'Kirat, and the city is constructed with it in mind. Below are examples of how tieflings apply their predilection for sorcerous magic in their culture:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Handles", + "entries": [ + "Many doors in the city do not have handles, as the Kirati can simply open or close a door with a wave of their hand (casting the {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB} cantrip). This is more commonly seen around private residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Low Illumination", + "entries": [ + "As the overwhelming majority of the population of the city has darkvision, light sources are not used as commonly as in other cities. At least half the houses built in the city do not have any windows, and those that do typically only have them for common areas. Candles are usually associated with magical rituals or prayers made to Asmodeus, not for lighting up rooms.", + "The streets, however, are well illuminated with torches and magical lights. These light sources help the Kirati see farther than their darkvision alone allows, which is especially useful when navigating outside in the dark. Magical lights in particular are placed around dangerous falls, such as by the sides of bridges, as they can be seen even through sandstorms and can help prevent injury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Boiled Water", + "entries": [ + "Bathhouses in Al'Kirat used to be segregated by species, with tieflings having their own bathhouses separated from the rest. This was due to their preference for bathing in boiling water, which felt pleasant on their skin but was harmful for other humanoids. Since several laws were passed limiting the waste of water, they have now toned down the temperature to a point that is tolerable for most other species, eliminating the need for the bathhouses to be segregated.", + "On a similar note, the tiefling palate enjoys drinking scalding drinks, such as really hot tea. Most taverns in Al'Kirat serve bubbling beer, which is beer that is attached to a hot rod from underneath that keeps the drink constantly boiling. Non-tieflings are cautioned before ordering these drinks, as they can cause severe burns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loud Marketplaces", + "entries": [ + "Tieflings can use a small amount of magic to amplify their voices up to three times louder without it sounding like a scream (casting the cantrip {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB}). Merchants use this ability to promote their wares to distant customers. They can also use magic to change the color of flames or produce unique sound effects, such as the sound of coins cankling on wood, that of loud clapping, lightning, or the crackling of fire. These effects are used to add style and a sense of pageantry to most merchant stalls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Entertainment", + "entries": [ + "Since so much commerce happens in the streets of the city, street entertainment is commonplace in Al'Kirat. Many Kirati practice and develop their innate sorcerous powers for years in order to create unique magical manifestations that they can use to entertain their audiences. For children, they perform magic tricks, puppet shows, and comedy acts, while adults enjoy magical dances, daring stunts, and political satire. The marketplaces of the city usually have at least one such entertainer, often many, who perform for the amusement of all in exchange for tips." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Weather in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is a dry, windy desert city near the ocean. The weather can be described as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "entries": [ + "The city's temperatures usually range from 85 to 90°F (29 to 32°C) and drop to almost 20°F (-10°C) at night. This pattern persists in the surrounding areas, with temperatures becoming hotter during the day and colder at night the closer one gets to the eastern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humidity", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to the Riohnar River and the northern sea winds, the city maintains a comfortable humidity level for most of the year, becoming only slightly dry in the summer months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wind", + "entries": [ + "The changes in temperature influence the direction of the wind. In the morning, strong winds arrive from the sea, funneled by the high cliffs of the Riohnar River directly into the city. The wind usually calms down in the afternoon to a mild breeze before picking up again late at night. At night, the wind instead originates from the dunes on its way back to the sea, scattering red sand as it passes through the city. These winds, no matter the time, are strong enough to sway small trees and produce whistling sounds as they weave through the alleyways of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat occasionally experiences sandstorms when the late afternoon winds pick up speed\u2014which happens roughly two times a month. Residents take refuge in their homes and block all doors and windows. Since the Kirati believe the red sand of the Wasteland is cursed, they organize a thorough cleaning effort to remove it the next day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forever Dead", + "entries": [ + "Resurrecting the dead is a deeply taboo practice in Al'Kirat. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} provides many services for free to the city's tiefling inhabitants, in exchange for their open devotion to Asmodeus and a promise to join him in the Nine Hells upon death. The Kirati are taught that the moment of one's passing is sacred, and they find it distasteful to snatch a soul from Asmodeus' warm embrace\u2014particularly so after receiving his blessings throughout their lives. Those who attempt to bring back the life of a Kirati tiefling often find the soul rejecting the magic, choosing to stay dead instead.", + "The Church refuses to grant resurrections and strongly influences the opinions of other religious temples in the city to do so as well, who agree in order to not to interfere with the city's prevailing beliefs. However, it is not illegal to resurrect the dead within the city, and those who possess the power to do so can act on their desires. Despite the legality, the social and religious pressures make such actions rare and generally frowned upon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Architecture", + "entries": [ + "Due to the lack of wood and the high cost of importing it, tieflings rely on stone from the quarries at Tail's End and materials purchased from their dwarven neighbors in Drek'Alor. As a result, the city is constructed almost entirely from various types of stone, and much of the furniture is also made from stone.", + "Most houses are built from well-cut blocks of stone or bricks of sandstone, often mixed with different colors to create an attractive look. Wealthier areas, including sections of the Ruby Court, use limestone for its white color. Interiors are typically decorated with plastered gypsum. Houses in the Slums, constructed during the Beastwars when materials were scarce, are made from mud bricks.", + "Most houses have a single floor with a flat roof accessible by a ladder. Since it rarely rains, these roofs serve as extensions of the house, often adorned with simple furniture and potted plants. In densely packed neighborhoods, it is common to see children or thieves jumping from roof to roof to avoid taking longer routes through the streets." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not feel the heat of the desert as intensely as other humanoids, allowing them to comfortably layer beautiful textiles over themselves and wear thin shoes made of fabric. Current fashion trends in Al'Kirat favor colorful silks for robes and delicately sewn linen cloth for shirts, pants, and skirts. Leather is reserved for belts and satchels, viewed more as work tools than fashion statements.", + "To protect their hair from sand carried by the wind, the Kirati commonly wear head coverings, such as wraps and cowls made from cloth or silk. Some Kirati believe the dunes to the east are cursed and avoid letting that sand settle in their hair for too long, while most simply detest the sensation of sand in their hair. This practice of headwear is both practical and deeply ingrained in their cultural habits, reflecting a blend of superstition and practical hygiene." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Money Never Sleeps", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have a remarkable ability to turn every setback, unforeseen event, or discovery into a money-making opportunity. They excel at finding ways to add value to a product or offer services to patrons, often going to comedic lengths to do so. Outsiders frequently joke that the Kirati likely keep drying rags under their stalls just to sell them the moment it miraculously rains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Dogs", + "entries": [ + "Dogs naturally bark at tieflings. Whether it is the smell of sulfur and brimstone, the wide range of tiefling skin colors, or an innate sense of their fiendish nature, no one knows for sure. The fact remains that dogs become uneasy around tieflings and may bite out of fear if one gets too close. While there is no official law forbidding dogs in the city, it is not uncommon for travelers to be unofficially barred from entering because they brought dogs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spices", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling tongue is less sensitive to flavors than those of most other humanoids. To compensate, Al'Kirat's cuisine is heavily seasoned with rich salts and multiple layers of spices. Outsiders often find themselves scraping off the excess seasoning when dining in the city. Additionally, tieflings have a natural preference for spicier ingredients, which can be overwhelming for most visitors." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Veiled Syndicate", + "page": 15, + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a criminal organization that hides in the shadows and controls many aspects of the city through black markets and extortion. The leader, referred to simply as the 'Veiled Mistress,' is secretly a {@creature Lamia|MM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} who controls the organization from her lair through the use of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} under her control.", + "Outwardly, the Veiled Syndicate is focused on the accumulation of wealth, property, and power within Al'Kirat, but its true goal lies in normalizing both slavery and the presence of beastfolk in the city. The Syndicate uses its considerable influence to motivate popular support from both the impoverished of the city and bribed Merchant Lords to legalize the slavery of beastfolk, flooding the city with hundreds of slaves in the form of ogres, minotaurs, harpies, and lizardfolk. Lilith's ultimate plan is to use the slaves to incite a mass revolt among the city's poor, enabling her to usurp the Sultana amidst the chaos and rule in her guise.", + "Currently, only a select few within the Ruby Court know of the presence of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} in the city, as these creatures can easily transform into humans to pass unseen. No large-scale investigations have been made into the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} for two reasons. First, most of those that are aware severely underestimate the Syndicate's influence and power. Second, they fear that a large-scale investigation targeting humans would further strain the already fragile relationship between tieflings and humans.", + "Lilith plays a major role in Chapter 7. For more information about Lilith beyond what is presented here, refer to {@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom14|7}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Veiled_Syndicate.webp" + }, + "title": "The Veiled Syndicate captures and sells beastfolk as slaves" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slavery in Al'Kirat", + "page": 16, + "entries": [ + "Travelers arriving in Al'Kirat are often surprised to discover that slavery thrives in a city so dedicated to the concept of freedom. Though the streets are not bustling with flesh markets, those who know where to look can find slaves being inspected, bartered, and purchased. To them, slavery is more than just evident, from the poor that contractually obeys the wealthy, to the beastfolk who toils while draped in chains.", + "For outsiders, the subtle differences between a slave and an indentured servant may go unnoticed. However, for the residents of Al'Kirat, these distinctions\u2014whether legal or otherwise\u2014hold great significance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "True Slavery", + "page": 16, + "entries": [ + "In Al'Kirat, true slavery is legal, but restricted only to beastfolk who wage war against the city. Currently, there is an 'open season' for capturing minotaurs and harpies due to their brutal attacks on the city's water caravans. Beastfolk known to be less overtly aggressive, such as kenku and lizardfolk, require proof of attack before they can be enslaved.", + "Beastfolk slaves are denied citizenship and almost all rights. While assaulting or injuring a slave is not punishable, and masters have few restrictions on their treatment of slaves, killing one is. Further, public abuse of a slave is taboo and can be punished if it disrupts public order.", + "The slavery of a beastfolk is limited to a maximum of 15 years. Upon completing their sentence, slaves are freed and allowed to do as they wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Birth of Slavery", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the city's oligarchs sanctioned the enslavement of beastfolk as a way to rebuild what was lost after the devastation of the Beastwars, a somewhat popular desire at the time. Many years have passed since then, yet the institution of slavery persists. Wealthy Kirati slaveholders, having reaped the benefits of unpaid labor, remain reluctant to relinquish their property. Meanwhile, the darker segments of society find solace in exerting control over the enslaved, viewing it as recompense for the lives of the families they lost in the war. Though many have taken to the grand debate halls to discuss the prospect of abolishing slavery (including Sultana Zanara), the practice continues to enjoy support among the influential elite, who refuse to abolish it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Uses of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "In the opulent manors of Al'Kirat's elite, harpies are often displayed as living ornaments, perched on pedestals and instructed to sing. Ogres and minotaurs serve as laborers, with ogres\u2014known for their submissive behavior\u2014also acting as bodyguards. Lizardfolk are less common in slave markets and often remain unsold, though caravaneers and mercenaries sometimes purchase them for their skills as guides for the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Goblins", + "entries": [ + "The city has outlawed the capture and enslavement of goblins, implementing a 'kill on sight' policy due to their aggressive and murderous nature. This law has eradicated goblins from Kirat, pushing them beyond the western mountains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Indentured Servitude", + "page": 16, + "entries": [ + "Although the people of Al'Kirat commonly use the term 'slavery' as a catch-all term, what actually occurs when referring to an enslaved non-beastfolk is more accurately termed indentured servitude. Citizens can become indentured servants under various conditions, such as by committing serious crimes or voluntarily selling their freedom through a contract. While the law distinguishes between slaves and indentured servants, the term 'slave' is used interchangeably for both groups in common parlance.", + "An indentured servant is legally bound to obey their master, even to the point of enduring some forms of physical abuse. However, the law stipulates that a servant cannot be commanded to perform tasks that could result in death or severe injury. 'Severe injury' is defined as any harm that causes lasting, debilitating, or visually noticeable damage, such as loss of limb or cognitive impairment. Bruises, cuts, and the like generally do not fall under this category and are legally allowed, albeit considered taboo. Additionally, masters are legally required to provide adequate housing, food, and clothing for their indentured servants.", + "An indentured servant retains most of their rights. They cannot be compelled to work more than 70 hours a week, leave the city against their will, or be deprived of their possessions. Further, they can only be prevented from speaking their mind if they have signed such in a contract.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Becoming an Indentured Servant", + "entries": [ + "An indentured servant serves either the city or a citizen.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to the City", + "entries": [ + "The most common way to become an indentured servant is through either crime or by failing to pay fees owed to the city. In such cases, the city of Al'Kirat becomes the collective master and employs the criminal in various labor roles across the city as penance.", + "The Sultana and her advisors aim to minimize the prison population, repurposing prisoners as indentured servants for public projects. Individuals with specialized skills may continue to practice their trade even as indentured servants, though their earnings might be confiscated by the city and redistributed to fund public works. The city usually treats their prisoners well. The duration of servitude varies based on the severity of the crime." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enslaved to a Citizen", + "entries": [ + "The only way for a citizen to become the indentured servant of another, is through contractual agreements. In Al'Kirat, as long as both parties are of adult age, willing, and of sound mind, almost anything can be made legal when signed through a contract. These contracts are more commonly signed by the desperate who lack the collateral to borrow gold. By law, such contractual servitude cannot extend beyond five years, and ownership of the servant can only be transferred from one master to another if the contract stipulates as such.", + "In the Slums of Al'Kirat, it's not uncommon for the young to enter into such contracts as soon as they come of age, using the lump-sum payment to support their struggling families. Known as a 'devil's deal,' this practice is tragically seen as a rite of passage for many living under the harsh conditions of the area, who often feel they have no other choice. While most contracts stipulate masters must treat their servants well, not all servants have the bargaining power to secure such terms." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "page": 17, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Asmodeus.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmodeus grants cleric spells to his arbiters" + }, + "The tieflings of Kirat revere Asmodeus, the Lord of the Nine Hells. Although some may have personal loyalties to specific devil princes, or to some traditional deities, most ultimately bow to the supreme Lord of Nessus.", + "Even though Asmodeus may not act like a conventional deity\u2014and might not even technically qualify as one\u2014the tieflings of Kirat regard and honor him as such. Worship is often a private affair, devoid of large congregational ceremonies. For the Kirati, daily actions\u2014when carried out in accordance with Asmodean tenets\u2014serve as subtle tributes to him. The pinnacle of devotion to Asmodeus comes in the form of life successes. Every triumph in trade or societal advancement is viewed as a form of prayer, reinforcing the notion that excellence is, in itself, an act of devotion to the Devil Lord.", + "The Kirati are uninterested in the other species' opinions about Asmodeus. What matters to them is the practical wisdom his teachings offer, which has brought them fortune, happiness, and fulfillment. Before embracing these doctrines, these tieflings were hunted and persecuted, even as they prayed to the human gods who ignored them.", + "Tieflings who serve Asmodeus and follow his tenets (see 'Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star') are believed to be rewarded with a privileged afterlife in the Nine Hells. Further, because they willingly served him in life, Asmodeus is said to grant them the honor of venturing outside the Hells as devils, where they can serve as his envoys.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Decrees of the Five Pointed Star", + "page": 17, + "entries": [ + "Asmodeus guides tieflings without commanding or ruling over them. His church's ethos centers on pragmatic principles that serve as a foundation for societal success and progress. In essence, Asmodeus offers a philosophical framework for tieflings to build a thriving society, rather than imposing a rigid set of prescriptive rules.", + "Known as the Star of Progress in honor of Asmodeus, whose symbol is a pentagram, the Church's five guiding tenets are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules that hinder progress challenge the masses to reject them", + "entries": [ + "A law stating 'the hungry shall not steal' is bound to be defied, as hunger drives souls to eat at any cost. However, a law phrased as 'the hungry shall not be caught stealing' not only encourages the hungry to be resourceful but also motivates potential victims to be vigilant and secure their possessions. When the predator sharpens its claws and the prey sharpens its senses, all are masters of their own fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": " Moral judgements hamper efficiency and prosperity", + "entries": [ + "Rather than categorizing actions as 'good' or 'evil,' one should aim for excellence within the boundaries of established rules. A focus on virtues leads society into conflicts based on individual interpretations of morality. In discarding the chains of moral judgment, we unlock the gates to a garden of limitless potential." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "There is equality in life's inherent unfairness", + "entries": [ + "All are created with varying abilities and challenges, yet all share the need to feed and the fear to bleed. Regardless of social standing\u2014be it noble or servant, rich or poor, bureaucrat or slave\u2014laws must apply universally. By ensuring everyone abides by the same regulations, we create an environment where true excellence can emerge and be recognized. Amidst life's complexities, it is the diamond in the rough that will reveal its brilliance, outshining all else." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wealth begets wealth, and thus is the cornerstone of power", + "entries": [ + "The accumulation of wealth is not just an act of personal elevation, but a civic duty. Use your wealth to create more, invest in endeavors that not only enrich yourself but also your neighbors. To eschew riches, or to hoard it without use, is to starve your society of the resources it needs to advance. Be a beacon of prosperity, so that your affluence may draw even more wealth to your community. In this way, the rich serve not just themselves, but also the grand fabric of civilization." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is the gateway to dominion", + "entries": [ + "To be ignorant is to forfeit power; to hoard knowledge is to relinquish control. Thus, one should strive to learn and disseminate wisdom, but only in a manner that maintains one's own advantage. Penalizing the dissemination of knowledge undermines a prosperous society. Even inconvenient or painful truths serve as stepping stones to greater mastery. In a society informed yet beholden, the wise reign supreme." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Debates", + "page": 18, + "entries": [ + "In the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}, conventional notions of 'good' and 'evil' are scorned as distractions that cloud the path to truth and societal advancement. Any attempts to impose moral judgments, especially in an effort to discourage legally permissible activities, are considered not just taboo but sinful in the eyes of the Kirati.", + "Instead of relying on morality as a basis for societal rules, the Church encourages vigorous debates. These debates are inclusive gatherings where people argue intellectually about what regulations would most effectively foster prosperity. The right to participate is universal, open to every member of society irrespective of social standing or wealth. While debates are encouraged to occur wherever possible, the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is specially designed to facilitate large-scale discourse, serving as the primary venue for the most significant and impassioned discussions in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "No subject is off-limits within these debate halls. Whether the topic is the governance of the Sultana, the ethical complexities of slavery, or even the very existence of the debate halls themselves, all are fair game. However, certain topics, such as those casting Asmodeus in an unfavorable light or advocating harm to children, are so taboo that they could lead to social ostracization within the community, though they are never punished." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devils in Al'Kirat", + "page": 18, + "entries": [ + "Even though the Kirati do not associate the teachings of Asmodeus as 'evil' or 'corruptive', they are not blind to the notion that its tenets do not protect them from other forces that may also follow the same Lord. Progress is all that matters, and the weak being conquered by the strong, can be seen as progress all the same. By this logic, the Kirati recognize the power of devils and are careful not to let themselves be manipulated or controlled by them. After all, the Kirati value freedom above all.", + "Asmodeus' wisdom is allowed to spread free upon the city, but the physical presence of devils, alongside any claim they may have to land or property, is reserved to a single location in the city: the Temple of the Five Pointed Star. The temple is considered the property of Asmodeus and is legally separate from the city itself. Its daily bureaucracy is managed by a {@creature Pit Fiend|MM} called 'The Speaker of Truth,' who lives in the Nine Hells and has never graced Al'Kirat with its presence.", + "The activities of the temple are overseen by the Arbiters, the only tieflings lawfully granted the power to command or assist the devils. The Arbiters are priests of Asmodeus, tieflings loyal primarily to the Decrees of the Five Pointed Star, whose main role is to act as neutral intermediaries between the city of Al'Kirat and the devils of the Hells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning Devils", + "entries": [ + "The summoning of devils isn't outright forbidden. Instead, such rituals are confined to the Church's temple. Even there, the practice is under strict regulations, as it can only be conducted under the watchful eyes of at least three Arbiters, and only when scheduled several months in advance.", + "Devils roam freely within the temple grounds, and in fact many of the clerks are devils themselves. However, devils are strictly prohibited from leaving the temple and entering the city. Over the years, the Church has made numerous petitions to relax this restriction, but the city has remained firm, with one recent exception. An amendment now allows {@creature Imp|MM|Imps} to travel beyond the temple. While these {@creature Imp|MM|Imps} are explicitly forbidden from peddling diabolical contracts outside the temple, the Church is more than willing to offer their services as familiars for any other purposes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The Church freely offers the support of an {@creature Imp|MM} to any guild, business, or adventuring group who seeks to brave the cursed dunes to the east; limited to one {@creature Imp|MM} per group. An interested party must sign a contract with the Church to obtain the {@creature Imp|MM}, and one member from the group must be selected to become bonded to the devil, and the {@creature Imp|MM} will henceforth act as the chosen member's familiar. A creature can only have one familiar bonded to them at a time.", + "The contract stipulates that the signed party must protect the {@creature Imp|MM} to the best of their abilities, and must not conspire to either seek its demise or prevent it from fulfilling its duties. In exchange, the {@creature Imp|MM} must obey the commands of the signed party to the letter, and may not conspire to seek the demise of any member of the signed party or of those of particular interest\u2014as denoted by the signee. Lastly, the contract states that the {@creature Imp|MM} must obtain an equal share of all spoils, to be granted in the form of gold or platinum coins. If the contract is broken and the {@creature Imp|MM} is unable to return to the city with its treasure, the party must bring the imp's share of the treasure back to the temple.", + "The {@creature Imp|MM} is tasked by the Church to mark the location of every area of interest that the party finds during their travels through the Wasteland. This includes writing down any particular detail about the location as well as any findings or treasures found within. The Church is interested in one day exploring and potentially claiming one of the many buried Anubian cities of the dunes, which they hope will expand their influence and power across the region. The Church is open about its desires to map and catalog all that is found in the dunes, but prefers not to speak about their future plans.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing the Contract", + "entries": [ + "The process of signing the contract is simple and involves meeting an Arbiter within the temple's grounds to sign the agreement. Since there are plenty of {@creature Imp|MM|Imps} available, there's no need for a new one to be summoned and the long waiting period that would cause\u2014 though petitioners have little say in what kind of {@creature Imp|MM} they get. After an hour of counseling, and another going over the contract, the petitioner can leave with their new {@creature Imp|MM} familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Imp Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|MM} forms a telepathic bond with the chosen member of the party. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the {@creature Imp|MM} senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. While the {@creature Imp|MM} is within 10 feet of its master, the master shares the imp's Magic Resistance feature. The bond is broken if the party violates the terms of the contract." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying an Imp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|MM} will do its best to sway creatures to commit acts of evil. Not necessarily villainous or murderous evil, but selfish and greedy acts\u2014using logic and reason to argue its points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contracts", + "page": 19, + "entries": [ + "Devils are notorious for their affinity for striking binding deals with mortals. Unlike ordinary agreements, these pacts are cosmically sanctioned exchanges. In return for bestowing a degree of power or wealth upon a mortal, the devil demands a price. The culmination of this negotiation is a contract, requiring the signatures of both involved parties, usually signed in blood.", + "Such infernal agreements are not merely words on parchment; they're fortified by the very fabric of the multiverse, rooted in the cosmic principles of Law. This essence is harnessed and channeled by devils, and the more powerful the devil, the more power it can offer.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Purpose of a Contract", + "entries": [ + "The primary objective of a devil is the acquisition of mortal souls, whose collection empowers the devil and allows it to progress through the infernal hierarchy. Most contracts devised by a devil are oriented towards this ultimate aim: securing the signatory's soul.", + "In Al'Kirat, most tieflings willingly devote themselves to Asmodeus. As a result, it is assumed that their souls are already destined to join him in the Hells, making it unnecessary for devils to lure them with contracts. However, many travelers, drawn from distant lands in search of a new destiny, become ripe targets. It's these who the devils approach, tempting them with promises of wealth and influence in the city, all in exchange for their eternal souls.", + "Those who sign their souls away are sent to the Nine Hells upon death, wherein they are reborn as devils. The fate that awaits them there is dependent on the type of devil they become, usually determined by either the Strength of the soul or the terms of the contract. Even though it is unlikely that any such fate would involve any form of torture or 'eternal burning in hellfire' as some may fear, it will certainly involve eternal service to the whims of Asmodeus, the Lord of Hell. Devils are quick to point out that torture is only for those that arrive in the Hells through the traditional means (ie. those that live their lives as greedy thieves, murderers, cruel tyrants, and the like)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Diabolical_Contract.webp" + }, + "title": "A member of the Black Company signs a Diabolical Contract" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obtaining a Contract", + "entries": [ + "Characters that seek boons from the Church can obtain almost anything they desire, so long as they are willing to sign away their souls in return. The Church is only interested in powerful souls and prefer those that come from good-aligned creatures over others. The Church is generally not interested in the souls of tieflings, as their souls are already bound to gravitate towards the Nine Hells upon death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for a Soul", + "entries": [ + "For those who are willing to sell their soul, any of the following rewards are suitable for the Church to offer in exchange:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The devils can offer an amount of gold equal to 1,000 Gold Pieces multiplied by the character's level (or CR for NPCs). The stronger the souls, the more gold the devils are willing to pay. As characters can purchase magical weapons and armor in the Bazaar, be careful when offering this deal more than once in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "Any one magical item worth up to 5,000 Gold Pieces, using the rules for purchasing Magic Items found in Appendix E. The object is crafted using infernal smithing, which makes it near indestructible and hot to the touch. Along with any other benefits it may possess, the item also grants the holder Resistance to Cold damage.", + "Any one of the {@filter Blessings|rewards|type=blessing;boon|miscellaneous=} or {@filter Epic Boons|feats|category=boon|miscellaneous=} described as special options or feats in the Player's Handbook or Dungeon Master's Guide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Physical Changes", + "entries": [ + "A creature that sells their soul to the Church is subjected to a ritual that permanently changes their body to resemble that of a devil. These creatures grow horns on their forehead, a tail on their back, and have their skin tone changed to either a pale white, blue, or a red tone. For all intents and purposes, the creature gains the physical characteristics of a tiefling. If the creature is a player character, the character must switch their racial features to that of a tiefling, though the player may leave any ability score increases obtained from their previous race intact if they so wish. Additionally, the creature cannot be resurrected if it perishes, as its soul is instantaneously collected by Asmodeus\u2014who loathes relinquishing his property." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Citizens of Note", + "page": 20, + "entries": [ + "This section describes some of the most important citizens of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "page": 20, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Sultana of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} (LG female tiefling) holds the unofficial title of Sultana, a status granted to the most affluent and influential figure in the city. This title carries no formal authority, as its power lies in the influence inherent to the one that possesses it. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} controls so much of Al'Kirat's infrastructure that the city simply could not function without her approval. All major transactions in the city effectively require her signature. Among her most prized holdings are the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Gates; the Grand Bazaar; and the two harbors of the city, including the majority of the ships moored in them.", + "The Sultana is a devoted adherent to the Decrees of the Five-Pointed Star and a passionate advocate for the principles upon which the city was built. She diligently follows the Church's dogma and applies its teachings to shape the city's laws. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} was a driving force behind the creation of a government and culture where individuals are judged not by the words they speak but by the actions they take.", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} spends much of her time fulfilling the role she believes is expected of her. This often involves 'holding court' for Merchant Lords, long hours spent signing paperwork, leading protracted discussions with the city's elite on issues of law and governance, and tirelessly strategizing how to invest her wealth to further the city's development.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara's Rise to Power", + "entries": [ + "Long before the Beastwars, a young {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} set out to explore the untamed lands of Al'Kirat. Her adventuring group were some of the first to discover the treasures troves of coin and magic hidden amidst the Anubian ruins of the region. While her companions wasted their wealth, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} invested hers wisely, hiring workers and mercenaries to uncover more ruins. Each new find brought her greater wealth, which she further invested, and soon she held control over most of the ruins found within Kirat.", + "The Anubian treasures she collected made her the backbone of Al'Kirat's economy. When the ruins began to dry out and her expeditions became less profitable, she shifted her focus onto the burgeoning city. Using her fortune, she built Al'Kirat's harbors and commissioned a large fleet of ships, allowing her to establish a monopoly on trade with the outside world. Any kingdom that wished to conduct business with Al'Kirat had to deal with her first, effectively turning her into the city's de facto ruler.", + "As trade flourished, Al'Kirat grew rapidly, leading to water shortages and conflict with local beastfolk. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} responded by constructing the city's walls and commanding a mercenary army to defend it. When the beastfolk attacked during the Beastwars, it was her walls and the forces she funded that protected the people, leading to her popularity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with the exception that she has 70 Hit Points, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency {@skill Persuasion} (+7).", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} placed her faith in the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara}'s hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, anger and resentment towards the beastfolk gave rise to a demand towards their enslavement. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} gave her reluctant approval back then, certain that a revolt might have taken place if she forbade it. She has regretted this decision ever since, and has endeavored to change the minds of the Kirati slowly over time in hopes of one day banning the practice altogether." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} commands a level of wealth and influence beyond the aspirations of most kings. As a reward for aiding her or the city, she offers individuals a singular favor: the opportunity to request anything they desire. From granting citizenship or a position of power, to obtaining a rare magical item or a closely guarded secret, almost no wish is beyond her capability to fulfill." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the Darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. {@i Sands of Doom} works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zanara_ZinZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zanara Zin'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "page": 21, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_and_Salem.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem" + }, + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier of Al'Kirat" + }, + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} (LE Male) is the Vizier of Al'Kirat, which marks him as the magical authority of the city. Unlike the title of Sultana, the role of the Vizier is an official title that is voted upon by the influential members of the city's oligarchy. The Vizier is expected to regulate the powerful magical items and spell scrolls bought and sold on the city, protect it from magical attacks, and has veto power for laws that concern the wide-spread application of magic. The Vizier usually stands to the Sultana's right when she takes court.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} was a member of one of the original vessels that sailed the Riohnar River when the first tiefling settlers arrived in Kirat. At least that's what everyone believes. The truth is that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} is a {@creature Rakshasa|MM}, a devil with a taste for mortal flesh, and\u2014in his case\u2014one who developed the peculiar taste for the flesh of tieflings. He used magic to take on the shape of the first tiefling he devoured, then took his name\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}\u2014and used it for his own. Since then, he began to slowly ingratiate himself amongst the newly born Kirati, using his powerful knowledge of magic to gain wealth and influence. Before long, he had elevated himself to a position of authority, while occasionally feeding on the very same people that now relied on him for protection.", + "Since ascending to the position of Vizier, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} has banned the casting of spells of 6th level or higher within the city. Mages wishing to use, learn, buy, or sell such potent magic must first meet with the Vizier. After obtaining the Vizier's approval, the caster must sign a restrictive contract before they are allowed to cast the spell. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} uses this bureaucracy to closely monitor every caster in the city capable of wielding such magic, and to ensure that all merchants keep him informed about powerful spell scrolls being bought and sold in Al'Kirat. This allows {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} to keep tabs on potential rivals who might threaten his position or uncover his true nature, as well as to control the proliferation of spells that could be used against him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish {@creature Rakshasa|MM}, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s {@spell Alter Self|PHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} with a few changes. He has 230 Hit Points, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in {@skill History} (+9), and Expertise in {@skill Arcana} (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the {@spell Magic Missile|PHB|Magic Missiles} summoned from the robe as his main form of attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring concentration to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence (DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Sa{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14}lem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} embodies many of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite attack is special. Infused with a measure of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} cannot be killed while Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} is alive. When she is reduced to 0 Hit Points\u2014like a dark {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 hit point at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} takes damage, he can use his Reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14}, provided {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} has at least 1 hit point and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Motivations", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} wants all the power that comes from ruling a city but without the work and the responsibility that comes with it. For this reason he would never want to usurp the Sultana. As a Vizier, he has all the authority he needs while being able to relinquish much of the grunt work to others.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} seeks to protect both the Sultana and the city, though his primary motivation is to preserve his luxurious lifestyle and authority. He is willing to go to any lengths to safeguard his true identity, including murdering the player characters if necessary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Rashid_True_Form.webp" + }, + "title": "Rashid and Salem show their true form" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "page": 23, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Vizier's slave" + }, + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} (N Female tiefling) was an assassin sent over from a human kingdom far away to murder {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}. The nobles of these far lands have since connected the long string of mysterious disappearances in their cities with the political visits of Rashid. Without any concrete proof and with no desire to create open hostilities with Al'Kirat, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014as well as several other assassins\u2014was sent to quickly and quietly put an end to the Vizier. Out of those sent after his life, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} got the closest, even discovering the truth about his fiendish form. Impressed, Rashid spared her life and made her his personal slave, branding her with a magical mark she now bears on her forehead.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} now works as a servant at the Ruby Court. She mingles amidst the other servants while using her charismatic demeanor and skills to counterspy against any who would try to investigate or slay the Vizier. She plays the role of the shy but friendly assistant, using her position to investigate the Palace guests and keep track of those she finds suspicious. When the time to kill is at hand, she smears the would-be victim's bedding and pillows with {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG}, before killing them in the dead of night. When dealing with those who work from outside the palace grounds, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} rubs the {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} throughout her body before seducing the victims. Then, once unconscious, she finally kills them. After having used it for several years, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} has developed a Resistance to the Poison.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slave Mark", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is branded with a slave mark on her forehead that contains a special collection of spells designed to control her. The brand will automatically kill {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} is either killed or if she purposefully divulges any of his secrets. Additionally, the Vizier can use a Bonus Action in order to control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}, placing her under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|PHB} spell cast at 7th level, and gaining the ability to see through her eyes in the process. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} can control {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} in this way only once per day.", + "A successful casting of {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} ({@dc 17}) on {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} suppresses the slave mark for 1 hour. While suppressed, the mark will not kill her if Rashid dies or if she reveals his secrets. Instead, the mark will kill her the moment the suppression ends." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Discovering the Vizier's Secret", + "entries": [ + "Characters close to {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} who start suspecting the Vizier encounter subtle pushbacks from her. She tries to deflect suspicion by saying things like, \"Everyone always assumes the worst of him because of his demeanor, but he has a gentle soul and is very charitable. You should give him a chance.\" She only resorts to killing a player character if she realizes there is no other choice. Similarly, if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} ever feels compelled to kill the player characters, he does so through {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} wishes to be free and wants to slay {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Morgiana.webp" + }, + "title": "Morgiana" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "page": 24, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Arbiter of Asmodeus" + }, + "At just sixteen years old, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} (CG female tiefling) is the youngest Arbiter of Asmodeus and the niece of Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}. Her father, Zevara Pal'Zara, governs Kunaten Keep far to the east, leaving her under the charge of her aunt. She lives in the highest tower of the Ruby Court.", + "Zaluna's childhood was shaped by her aunt's control over the city and the constant threat of rebel beastfolk, forcing her into a life of strict protection that she has grown to loathe. Though her days were consumed by mandatory studies, her true desire was to follow in her aunt's footsteps as an adventurer. Further, the fact that she has never been allowed to step beyond the city walls has done nothing but intensify the feelings of wanderlust she has nursed for years. Recently accepted into the Arbiters of Asmodeus, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} has begun to use her newfound power and status to rebel.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} has been carefully testing Asmodeus' creed by pushing the ethos of the religion in ways that suit her sensibilities. This includes arbitrating agreements in ways that benefit the poor and the dispossessed, annulling exploitative contracts whenever she is given the chance, and even, on rare occasions, stealing from the rich to aid the needy. Seeing that she has faced no divine retribution from Asmodeus (thus far), she interprets it as evidence that her actions are sanctioned.", + "With the expedition into the Great Pyramid looming in the near future, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} is hoping to fast-track her lost time by exploring the Wasteland like her aunt once did.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|MM} with 40 Hit Points. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|PHB} spell to summon a desert hare named Emberfoot (treat it as a {@creature Weasel|MM} for its statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Zaluna_AlZara.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "page": 24, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "abilityGeneric", + "text": "Ambassador from the City of Brass" + }, + "Countless merchants and wealthy princes arrive in Al'Kirat from across the seven seas, yet none possess the raw capital and influence of Yasar-Al-Fajr (NE male). An envoy of the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}, a mighty metropolis from the Elemental Plane of Fire, Yasar is an {@creature Efreeti|MM} sent to Al'Kirat to foster relations with the burgeoning new merchant city and purchase magical items worthy of the marvelous treasuries of his home.", + "Owing to the seemingly endless wealth of the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass} at his fingertips, Yasar is the single largest purchaser of magic in the city by sheer amounts of gold spent. The Sultana has not only considered it a great honor to have an envoy from such a fabled city, but has endeavored to do literally everything within her power to accommodate him and retain his patronage. An ostentatious manor has been appointed for him in the Palace Quarter, he has been granted honorary access to the city's council meetings, and is given insider knowledge of most magical items brought into the Grand Bazaar before they can sold to the public.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14} famed {@item Dancing Sword|DMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its {@adventure entry|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Ambassador Yasar}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See Appendix D for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + }, + "title": "Yasar-Al-Fajr" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "page": 25, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/AlKirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Map of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The map of Al'Kirat shows the entirety of the city, all contained within the perimeter of its mighty walls and surrounded by easily defensible towers. The Riohnar River flows north to south through the center of the city.", + "The land of Kirat is defined by the numerous cliffs, buttes, and mesas that populate the region. For this reason, the city of Al'Kirat possesses vastly different elevations depending on the section of the city. Some locations\u2014such as the Palace Quarter\u2014are elevated high when compared to the rest of the city, while the Slums are found low within a deep depression. Some of the city's buttes also help the citizens define the lines that separate one quarter from another, and overall contribute to the picturesque verticality that the city is known for.", + "The city originally grew on the eastern bank of the Riohnar River, spreading outwards as more and more tiefling immigrants arrived at its shore over the years. The location of this birthing point marks the central medina, which now doubles as the heart of the city. As the city kept expanding, a more purposeful approach to the city's construction took hold and districts (called 'quarters' by the Kirati) were then formed surrounding the central medina. The Artisans' Quarter became the hub for crafters and laborers, while some of the more affluent new arrivals sought to settle farther away into what became the Palace Quarter. As the city grew eastward, the space left behind on the western bank became the Field Quarter and was used to farm salt-resistant crops. Lastly, the Harbor Quarter was built once Al'Kirat began booming with the sales of Anubian artifacts and a proper harbor was needed to better sell them.", + "The city once encapsulated several small settlements built farther away from the river. These more isolated communities were either wiped out or forced to abandom the land during the Beastwars. Eventually, as the city walls began construction, it became clear that residing outside of them was effectively a death sentence, and so the city became more and more dense as tieflings began to eschew the grander desert for the safety within. As such, all of the city's population now lives inside of the walls; with the closest towns being scattered dozens of miles away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Palace Quarter", + "page": 25, + "entries": [ + "The Palace Quarter is set on a small incline, going higher in elevation the closer one gets to the Ruby Court. The palace rests so high compared to the rest of the city that it can be seen even beyond the city walls.", + "Given that the Palace Quarter holds the only gate leading out into the wider desert (unlike the Emerald Gate in the Harbor Quarter that leads into the more verdant savannahs to the north), it holds the largest concentration of military buildings. Soldiers routinely patrol the walls and perform daily drills in order to be ready in case they must ride out at the snap of a finger. Businesses that either cater to mercenaries and caravans, or rely on them for their livelihood, are also found here. Animals of burden, wagons, weapons and armor, maps, as well as all kinds of adventuring supplies and travel gear are sold in this district; with the closer you get to the gate the more common they become.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Biter Pens", + "entries": [ + "Dinosaurs, locally known as 'biters,' inhabit the dunes and are a common sight in the orcish Kingdom of O'grila, far to the east. The orcs have perfected a secret training method, teaching these dinosaurs to follow commands and fight seamlessly with their masters. This method remains a mystery to the Kirati, whose attempts at training dinosaurs often result in failure and severe injuries.", + "As a result, Kirati trappers now focus on capturing already trained dinosaurs rather than attempting to train them themselves. All biters available in the market come from O'grila and are trained to respond to commands in Orcish. Most vendors also provide small booklets listing commands in Orcish with their translations in the Common language. Such a book costs 5 Gold Pieces.", + "Characters who purchase these books, and who can correctly pronounce the commands, can control and even ride the dinosaurs in combat. The list of commands is limited to basic instructions such as 'stay,' 'go,' 'bite,' and 'no bite.' Characters fluent in Orcish can issue more sophisticated commands.", + "Consult the {@table Biters for Sale|SandsOfDoom14} table below for dinosaurs available for sale.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Biters for Sale", + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|MM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|MM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|MM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati do not place a stigma on sex work. Brothels, or 'houses of pleasure' as they are referred to, are plentiful in Al'Kirat and often serve as venues for communal entertainment. People gather in these establishments to smoke, drink, and socialize; all the while beautiful courtesans perform within view. These performances can include anything from elaborate dances, to singing or even poetry. Depending on the nature of the establishment and the price paid at the entrance, the performances might be directed towards a general group of clients, or become a more intimate experience for a select few. Generally speaking, cheaper brothels offer more festive and raucous entertainment while the more exclusive establishments focus on more quiet and conversational experiences.", + "Most sex work that transpires in Al'Kirat is performed secondary to another main activity. For example, some houses of pleasure are primarily gambling dens where the courtesans work as either the servers or the dealers. There are many courtesans that work as barbers, while others bathe and clean their clients in bathhouses. Courtesans are seldom hired exclusively for sex\u2014instead, they are usually paid first to perform a traditional service in order to bond with the potential client. Sexual favors typically come after the courtesans have had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.", + "The Burning Velvet is a particularly elegant brothel that the characters can explore during {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|The Burning Velvet}. The establishment is described in detail in that chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Palace Marina", + "entries": [ + "This harbor is reserved for the city's wealthy elite. Only their personal ships, along with those of their family members or specially invited guests, are allowed to dock and sail from this harbor. Special invitations, often extended to dignitaries and ambassadors from other kingdoms, are issued for official business or pleasure visits.", + "Although the city lacks a military fleet, legal provisions allow the military to use or restrict access to the harbor if the situation necessitates it. The Skylark currently docks here (see {@adventure Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand|SandsOfDoom14|3})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Eternal Oasis Theater", + "entries": [ + "This luxurious theater is a favorite among the city's elite. Each year, the charismatic owner hosts an exclusive gala that also serves as an auction, where the most exciting and powerful magical items collected throughout the year are sold to the highest bidder.", + "An important auction is scheduled to take place soon. For a detailed description of the theater, its owner, and the upcoming gala, see 'Enchanted Gala' in {@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom14|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "With no government to manage the city's rising issues, citizens turn to individuals or guilds for help. One such guild, the Adventurer's Guild, hires mercenaries to work on behalf of the city in exchange for pay. Unlike other guilds that offer long-term agreements, the Adventurer's Guild specializes in short-term contracts, appealing to mercenaries who like keeping their options open.", + "The {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SandsOfDoom14|3|Adventurer's Guild} is featured prominently in Chapter 3. Refer to that chapter for more details on the guild and its functions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Ruby Gate", + "entries": [ + "This is the main gate of the city. It opens three times daily: shortly after dawn, at midday, and just before sundown. Citizens enter freely, while others must pay a toll of 1 Gold Piece per head, which includes animals. An additional Gold Piece is charged per wagon. Those unable to pay can enter but must leave behind something of value, which is later returned once they can cover the fee.", + "Kirati guards meticulously document all comings and goings. Departing individuals provide their name, reason for leaving, and expected return date. Newcomers without records are taken to an office at one of the towers for questioning. If deemed harmless, they receive a writ of passage, given only once, valid for up to a month.", + "Due to how limited the gate's opening times are, it is common to see camps of citizens and travelers waiting outside. Those who arrive shortly after the gate closes must wait for hours in the heat. On particularly busy days, merchants set up stalls outside the city to cater to those waiting." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Kirati Courtesans", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Kirati_Courtesans2.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "The city hosts dozens of marketplaces, each with its own theme related to the products they offer, such as fish markets, silk markets, and so on. Some are expansive enough to house a variety of merchants and goods; yet none rival the Grand Bazaar, the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat. Completely indoors, its bustling halls offer everything imaginable, and it is a rite of passage for visitors to lose themselves in its endless stalls at least once during their visit of the city.", + "For a detailed overview, refer to the '{@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom14|1|Grand Bazaar}' section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. The Palace", + "entries": [ + "The palace is not a single building but an area with nearly a hundred interconnected buildings. These connections allow one to travel almost anywhere within the area without having to step outside, creating the illusion of it being one single massive structure, earning it the moniker 'The Palace.'", + "The area consists of several well paved roads that form concentric rings circling the central building at different sizes. Many of the pathways that link the buildings together are either elevated from the ground floor or possess a wide and open passage that allows those walking on the roads to be able to travel through each ring without having to open or close any doors. Its streets are adorned with wide, colorful fabrics strung between buildings, which offer protection from the wind-blown sand and the harshness of the sun, while adding a touch of elegance along the way.", + "The palace is a bustling hub of activity, hosting a variety of shops, restaurants, inns, and businesses, alongside being the homes of some of the city's most affluent merchants. Its proximity to the Ruby Gate has made it an ideal location for organizations involved in the exploration or mapping of the desert, making it a prime spot for their guild halls. As a result, the businesses in and around the palace are geared towards adventurers and outsiders, and the locals are notably more accustomed to interacting with foreigners than those in other city districts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court, the central building of the palace, is particularly well-known for its elegant red carpets. The upper floors are dedicated exclusively to the Sultana, with sections designated for city business, such as offices for city officials, luxurious accommodations for important ambassadors, and private libraries containing important contracts and city records. The Sultana holds court in a grand hall adorned with wide red-yellow carpets and flowing yellow banners. The Sultana's private chambers are on the highest floor." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Artisans' Quarter", + "page": 27, + "entries": [ + "Those who once plied trades that were considered dirty, noisy, or otherwise disruptive were pushed to the corners of the city. These included butchers, tanners, smiths, and any others whose professions created foul smells or required large outdoor spaces. As more of these professions gathered in one location, the area became known as the Artisans' Quarter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "The city of Al'Kirat is filled with dozens of bathhouses due to the grit and sand carried off by the wind, which slips through clothing and burrows into the hair. Citizens use bathhouses to relax and cleanse themselves of the grit. Outside of a few exclusive locales, most are public and free for all to enter. These establishments make their money by selling soaps and renting brushes, sponges, or towels. Most bathhouses are segregated by sex, but a few allow mixed gatherings of adults.", + "One such bathhouse is the Djinn's Den, where men and women bathe together. Their modesty is protected by the thick exfoliating mist that shrouds the bathing pools and obscures vision. The Djinn's Den is described in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|Djinn's Den}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. The Ember Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati are fond of various sports, several of which feature the riding of horses or camels. These events are played within the Ember Ring, the city's coliseum, which can range from simple mounted races to deadly battles against beasts of the desert. Major events are held twice a week, are open to the public, and always take place in the early afternoon. The arena is usually reserved for private use for the rest of the time, including shows for paying customers, sports team practices, or combat drills for the soldiers of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Sapphire Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate was constructed during a time when the deserts surrounding Al'Kirat were home to several Kirati settlements, and the city anticipated significant traffic to and from these towns. Unfortunately, the Beastwars led to the destruction of those settlements. As such, traffic across the desert is rare, and this gate is now left permanently closed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Slave Market", + "entries": [ + "Even though slavery is legal and beastfolk slaves are not an uncommon sight, beastfolk slaves are not typically sold out in the open. Rather, a few discreet establishments are known to house these wares of the flesh where those with the money can go to purchase them. The Sultana disapproves of this practice, so city guards on her payroll do not capture beastfolk during skirmishes outside the city. Most slaves are captured by mercenaries engaged in the dangerous trade or by agents of the Veiled Syndicate, who relish bringing more beastfolk into the city.", + "Slaves are presented on elevated platforms, allowing potential buyers to inspect them for defects or health concerns and ask questions before the purchase. Due to the difficulty and danger of capturing beastfolk, the slave markets open only about once a month, with slaves costing between 100 and 1,000 Gold Pieces, depending on species, age, sex, and health.", + "On average, harpies and lizardfolk are typically sold for 100 Gold Pieces, whereas ogres and minotaurs range from 300 to 500 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Slums", + "page": 28, + "entries": [ + "The Slums of Al'Kirat form a labyrinthine network of tightly packed houses, narrow and claustrophobic alleyways, and dirty, busy streets. Here, the city's poorest residents and the majority of the beastfolk find refuge. While food is plentiful and most residents have a roof over their heads, water is precious and too expensive for most in the district to afford.", + "Disappearances are common, with people often going missing and never seen again. The red sand blown in from the Wasteland settles everywhere and is difficult to remove, and disease occasionally festers in the cramped streets. Discontent is presently at an all-time high in the Slums.", + "The Slums sprung up as a result of the Beastwars, when dozens of settlements across the desert were razed to the ground during the conflict. These citizens were left without homes, money, or belongings, and were forced to seek refuge behind the walls of the city. By law, Al'Kirat cannot deny entry to any tiefling seeking asylum, but without the infrastructure or means to support them, the refugees were placed in an underdeveloped section of the city. Inadequate materials and the use of inexperienced beastfolk slave labor resulted in the construction of homes that were uneven, fragile, and dangerously cramped. What began as a temporary encampment gradually transformed into the Slums we see today.", + "Keeping track of property lines in this district is nearly impossible, resulting in houses and walls being erected without proper planning. Whether due to malice or accident, these chaotic constructions often block streets and prevent access to entire areas. Consequently, several sections of the Slums can only be reached by traveling through houses or by jumping over rooftops. There are areas of the Slums that are completely unknown to most who live in the city. Only those who live in the Slums can ever be truly familiar with the hidden secrets of its labyrinthine streets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. The Spitting Camel", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to this well-hidden hookah bar is a literal hole in the city's wall, tucked away in a nondescript back alley. Inside, a labyrinth of corridors leads to cozy corners adorned with plush floor cushions for customers to sit upon. Each room section features a tall hookah with several long, flexible nozzles that customers can use to smoke flavored tobacco.", + "Entry costs 2 silver pieces per person, allowing guests to smoke as long as they like (though the tobacco typically lasts around 3 hours). Payment is made to a gruff tiefling who sits on a bench just outside the alley. While the bar does not sell food, simple snacks like nuts and dates are available for purchase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Slaver Hideout", + "entries": [ + "This house is owned by a group of human mercenaries working as slavers for the Veiled Syndicate. The characters can investigate the house and its inhabitants as part of their inquiry into jackalweres in the city.", + "Details about this location and its inhabitants can be found in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Mudbrick houses from the Slums", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Slums2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Central Medina", + "page": 28, + "entries": [ + "Being the original birthing place of the city, the central medina does not have a strict theme or personality; it is instead an eclectic hub for all manner of businesses, people, and lifestyles. The houses of the rich, poor, and everything in between congregate together, and all manner of tieflings from all walks of life rub shoulders in its streets. Its plazas and alleys are filled with family owned stores and wide open streets. Some of the city's most important locales can be found here, built early on during the city's inception, such as the temple that houses the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}, the city's cemetery, the largest parks of the city, and many of the buildings the wealthy elite use to run the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Cemetery", + "entries": [ + "This is the main cemetery of the city. A wall measuring 20 feet high extends from the main wall of the city in order to encapsulate the area of the cemetery. A single gate grants access inside, open during the day and closing shortly after sundown.", + "The Kirati are superstitious about the cursed red sand of the Wasteland. Fearing that it might curse their beloved dead, they take great measures to keep the cemetery free of it, which is constantly blown into the city by the strong winds of the night. Kirati can be seen fervently sweeping their family's burial sites at most hours of the day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Honoring the Dead", + "entries": [ + "When a loved one passes away, the Kirati honor them by burying a valuable personal item with the deceased. This item, often a meaningful trinket which always holds significant monetary value, is a sacrifice given to symbolize the deep affection felt by the bereaved. These items almost always mysteriously vanish a few days after they are buried. The Kirati believe they are taken by Asmodeus, used as payment for the good treatment of the deceased's soul." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Fish Market", + "entries": [ + "Seafood is a staple in Al'Kirat. The Kirati may suffer from a lack of fresh water, plentiful sources of land meat, and a terrible difficulty growing crops in the desert; but what they do have in spades is the plentiful fish that the Riohnar River provides. Fishermen collect their fish from the river in the morning, then sail with their bounty through the canals of the city. Those who wish to purchase fish congregate around the canals and simply wave at the many fishermen sailing through, who quickly reach the edge to bargain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Hall of Memories", + "entries": [ + "The great hall started as a mausoleum where the bodies of all those who perished during the long exodus to Kirat were interred. Since most ships were forced to throw their dead into the waters of the sea to avoid spreading disease, the personal belongings of those lost in the voyage, rather than their remains, are used to commemorate their passing.", + "Over time, much of the Hall of Memories evolved into a place where tieflings could go in order to 'bury' or honor the passing of their old lives, the lives they had before coming to Al'Kirat. They bring items symbolizing memories of their former homes, hold a vigil, and leave the items behind. This ritual is meant to represent the shedding of their old selves, before they are able to embrace their new lives in the city. Many mourn and cry throughout the ritual. During this process, most tieflings choose new names to fully sever ties with their past, marking a complete transition to their new identities.", + "Entrance to the mausoleum is free, inviting visitors to stroll through its grounds, where hundreds of vigils are adorned with trinkets, flowers, lit candles, and written poems. These memorials are dedicated to the dead, whether they perished on the journey to Kirat or represent their past selves laid to rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Museum of Anubian Studies", + "entries": [ + "This building was established to both house artifacts extracted from Anubian ruins as well as the archeologists that study them. Whenever delvers arrive in the city with wagons laden with Anubian trinkets, the valuable magical items are sold to the highest bidders while the unsold rest is acquired by the museum at exceedingly low prices\u2014nearly for free. The museum then organizes and showcases these trinkets for the public to admire, documenting and studying them in the process.", + "The immense wealth of the Anubian civilization has sparked great interest among the Kirati people in understanding this lost empire. Their curiosity is further fueled by the hieroglyphic writings found in their ruins, which cannot be easily translated using simple magic (the spell {@spell Comprehend Languages|PHB} does not properly translate hieroglyphics). This challenge has led to the emergence of archaeologists dedicated to translating and transcribing these ancient texts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Museum", + "entries": [ + "The museum houses hundreds of artifacts from the Anubian Empire, including rusted weapons and armor, bowls, vases, eating utensils, clothing, written scrolls, and more. It also displays murals covered in hieroglyphics, accompanied by possible translations. The entry fee is 1 Gold Piece per person.", + "Archaeologists frequently conduct tours inside the museum, sharing their knowledge about the ancient empire and accepting tips at the end. Since archaeology is not a particularly profitable profession, these exhibitions are crucial for supporting their research." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Water Canals", + "entries": [ + "Man-made canals were dug up to spread the water of the Riohnar River deeper into the city. This allowed the citizens an easier time planting salt-resistant plants across the city, prevented cumbersome long journeys to the river to wash, and helped free up the coast from all the fishermen. Eventually, the Kirati began expanding the canals as the city grew and even learned how to cleverly use them to improve their day to day life. Nowadays, people can be seen on canoes sailing through the canals either to speed up their journeys, peddle their wares while on the move, or transporting heavy materials with extreme ease.", + "Because the canals follow the flow of the river, which runs north to south, it is cumbersome to move against the current. The currents of the canal run starting from the junction found at the fish market (area 16), and travels south flowing back into the river on all other junctions. The Kirati have installed small dams at all these junctions in order to control the flow of water and the speed of its current. While the dams are closed, the waters in the canal are still and can be sailed in either direction. The dams are open from dawn to midday, allowing merchants to use the currents to easily travel southward towards the Grand Bazaar early in the day, and closed in the afternoon to allow them to sail back home. Opening the dams also allows fish to swim through the canals, letting fishermen ply their trade early in the day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "This street is the largest and arguably the most important in the entire city. It was originally constructed to service the Sapphire Gate (area 11), which at the time was intended to become the main gate of the city. These plans changed once the Beastwars began and the gate fell out of use. Despite this, the wide streets at the city's heart attracted numerous businesses, resulting in a beautiful boulevard lined with shops from end to end.", + "While the Grand Bazaar is a haven for ambulatory merchants and the go-to place to find exotic items, Silk Street is the center of the city's established traditional commerce. The street earned its name from the many shops specializing in the crafting and selling of the elegant fabrics for which the Kirati are famous for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "This temple serves as the primary venue for the veneration of Asmodeus in the city. It is the only location where the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} is allowed to operate and where devils are allowed to roam. The Church is not allowed to proselytize outside of the temple's grounds. The temple itself, in a way, functions as an embassy\u2014as the building itself and the land under it are owned by Asmodeus and fall outside the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat. In other words, no law that Al'Kirat passes can influence the business that transpires inside of the temple, nor can it affect the devils that work inside.", + "The temple, constructed from pristine white marble, greets visitors with statues of powerful devils in flowing regalia at its entrance. Inside, five towering minarets, each crowned with a gleaming gold five-pointed star, encircle the grand central chamber. The domed ceiling showcases a breathtaking painting of Asmodeus bathed in golden light. Stained glass windows depict vibrant silhouettes of regal devils and magnificent cities surrounded by fire. The windows are enchanted so that when light passes through them to the inside, it creates a warm orange glow with the visual illusion of floating embers. The air is rich with the scent of incense, tinged with a hint of brimstone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Church's Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "The Church is led by an emissary of Asmodeus, a {@creature Pit Fiend|MM} who is only referenced as the 'Speaker of Truth'. He lives in the Hells and has never made an offical appearance in the city. Most of the day-to-day bureaucracy of the Church is left to his fiendish subordinates: incubi and succubi who handle the front of the temple, petitions, and tiefling relations; {@creature Barbed Devil|MM|Barbed Devils} who handle the back-and-forth between the Church and the Hells; {@creature Bone Devil|MM|Bone Devils} who deal in contracts and matters of law; and {@creature Imp|MM|Imps} who take care of the rest of the lesser tasks needed in and around the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debate Halls", + "entries": [ + "Scattered throughout the temple are several debate halls, each arranged in concentric circles of seats with a devil typically presiding at the center. Each hall is reserved for a specific topic such as philosophy, matters of economy, and even some for difficult subjects such as war and slavery.", + "As the {@i Sands of Doom} adventure progresses, the halls might become alive with debates regarding the massacre at Kunaten Keep, the necessity of mandatory conscription, the potential benefits of granting the Sultana absolute authority to manage the upcoming war effort, and ways for the common folk to aid in the city's defense.", + "The presiding devil at each hall is referred to as 'The Advocate'. The Advocate's job is to moderate the debate, typically by arguing points that no one else is arguing\u2014with the intention of fostering complex conversations (and the occasional argument)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Visiting the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Visitors are welcome to explore the temple, provided they avoid restricted areas. Beyond participating in debates, characters can hire a lawyer for contractual or legal assistance, petition for an {@creature Imp|MM} familiar to aid them on their journeys, or even sign their soul away for power or treasure. The player characters are likely to visit the temple during Chapter 3 and Chapter 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Field Quarter", + "page": 30, + "entries": [ + "The western bank of the Riohnar River was considerably more dangerous due to the minotaur clans inhabiting the area. As a result, settlers favored the safer eastern embankment. Only when the Kirati began to militarize and acquired the capital for large defensive projects, were they able to build the Cardamom Crossing and erect walls on the opposite side of the river. Initially, the land served exclusively military purposes, defending the city's weaker western front. Over time, it transformed into an area for cultivating much-needed crops.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Cardamom Crossing", + "entries": [ + "Cardamom Crossing is a bridge that spans the Riohnar River, linking the Central Medina on the eastern bank with the Field and Harbor Quarters on the western side. The gatehouse on the eastern end remains open throughout the day but closes its gates at midnight. Anyone caught on the wrong side must wait until dawn for the gate to reopen.", + "Numerous shops and stalls line the length of the bridge, offering everything from exotic spices and handcrafted goods to fresh produce and savory street food. Cardamom Crossing is particularly famous for its 'green shops,' which sell a wide variety of decorative plants, vegetables, and seeds. The houses are adorned with aromatic garlands hanging from windows and ceilings, while strings of lanterns crisscross above, swaying in the strong cold breeze blowing from the river. Thanks to the colorful swaying lights that decorate the street, Cardamom Crossing is considered one of the city's most beautiful and pleasant streets to walk at night.", + "The steep banks of the Riohnar River make it challenging to access the land from the river, making swimming across nearly impossible. Cardamom Crossing is one of only two safe ways to cross the river; the other is a series of bridges spanning an islet 14 miles south of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Salt-water Farms", + "entries": [ + "With a very limited supply of fresh water, the Kirati cultivate salt-tolerant plants that can be irrigated using salt-water from the Riohnar River alongside small amounts of fresh water taken from the lakes to the north. These crops include fruits like dates and pomegranates, vegetables like asparagus and spinach, and a few root vegetables like beets and radishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Sanctum of Stars", + "entries": [ + "The purple tower rises high atop an elevated hill, visible from almost any part of the city.", + "Known as the Sanctum of Stars, the tower serves as an exclusive training school of magic under the Vizier's supervision. Inside, wizards immerse themselves in study using curated libraries of rare magical tomes collected by the Vizier throughout the years. The tower is surrounded by a complex of laboratories, practice halls, and dormitories that provides students with the facilities they need to master their craft.", + "The curriculum places a strong emphasis on fieldwork, compelling students to hone their magical abilities in real-world scenarios and against live targets beyond the city walls. The Vizier grants study rights within these halls only to the privileged, whether they possess exceptional skills or hail from wealthy and influential families.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Observatory", + "entries": [ + "At the top of the tower stands a large but relatively basic telescope. Only those with the proper permits from the Vizier are allowed to reach and use it to observe the stars." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harbor Quarter", + "page": 31, + "entries": [ + "The Harbor Quarter is the city's newest district, purposefully built to house outsiders that moor at the docks and their cargo. To ensure smooth transit for newcomers and merchandise, stringent rules limit who can reside or operate businesses here, such as shipwrights, woodworkers, translators, and those who man the few taverns and inns that accommodate the local workforce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Iron Gate", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati strictly manage who enters the city and for what reasons. For this purpose, the Iron Gate was built.", + "The Iron Gate functions as a checkpoint to inspect and regulate the entrance of outsiders into the city. This includes a thorough registration process that involves an invasive check up of their past and their merchandise. Merchants often sign contracts that expedite their future visits.", + "Visitors granted entry into the city receive a writ of passage, which permits them to stay for up to one month. After this period, they must either leave Kirat or apply for a renewal. In exceptional circumstances\u2014such as being hired by a recognized guild or vetted by a reputable organization\u2014 individuals can receive writs valid for up to a year. Citizenship exempts individuals from needing a writ of passage. All tieflings receive automatic citizenship when they immigrate to Al'Kirat.", + "A writ of passage requires a payment of 10 Gold Pieces, 9 of which are reimbursed when the visitor departs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Docks", + "entries": [ + "All incoming vessels into the city are expected to moor in this harbor unless they come in a diplomatic or military capacity, in which case they are expected to dock at the Palace Marina instead (area 3).", + "The harbor is always bustling with activity, crowded with merchant vessels and hundreds of workers. These laborers tirelessly move crates and barrels filled with merchandise from the ships to the numerous warehouses scattered throughout the area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Emerald Gate", + "entries": [ + "This gate is primarily used by merchants who transport water from the northern lakes back to the city. Several barracks near the gate house soldiers who are always on standby, prepared to fend off harpies and minotaurs that threaten these merchants. Due to these frequent raids, the northern outskirts are extremely dangerous, requiring heavy protection for anyone leaving the city through this gate. Guards ensure to warn outsiders of the dangers whenever they can.", + "Like the Ruby Gate, non-citizens must pay 1 Gold Piece per head or wagon to pass through this gate\u2014in or out." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. The Spiced Tail", + "entries": [ + "The tavern serves as a hub for the Veiled Syndicate, who use it to store illegal contraband and facilitate their smuggling operations. A large number of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans operate freely in the tavern without arousing suspicion, as the regular patrons of the establishment are human travelers or workers from the docks.", + "The owner of the tavern is an aging tiefling man named Lam, who is blissfully unaware that his tavern has become a front for criminal activities.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contraband", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores its contraband in the cellar, hidden inside empty casks of beer. Currently, the Syndicate's stash includes several satchels of a drug called 'pine dust,' a poison in powder form that induces euphoria and vivid hallucinations when touched." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate excels at smuggling outsiders, including wanted criminals, into the city by falsifying records or bribing officials. They charge 100 Gold Pieces for a writ of passage lasting one month." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Current Developments", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has recently experienced an unprecedented influx of immigrants, following the Sultana's announcement that entry requirements would be eased. The city now promises year-long writs of passage to those willing to travel to Kunaten Keep and join the expedition into the Pyramid.", + "Currently, the Harbor Quarter is overwhelmed with newcomers. The limited inns are fully booked, and the offices issuing writs of passage have lines stretching several buildings long. After Kunaten Keep's destruction at the end of Chapter 4 and the looming war with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the city starts granting citizenship to anyone willing to fight in its defense. With the harbors closing as the war nears, many are compelled to accept this deal with no way out." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "page": 32, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter1/Grand_Bazaar.webp" + } + }, + "The Grand Bazaar is the largest marketplace in Al'Kirat, housed entirely indoors within the winding corridors of its massive building. Inside, hundreds of merchants sell their goods beneath vibrant canopies of colorful stalls.", + "For outsiders, walking through the Bazaar can be an intimidating and disorienting experience. The loud cacophony of voices haggling over the price of items, the lack of a clear and straight walkable path amidst the stalls, and the lengthy task of finding the specific thing you need amidst the literal thousands of objects for sale, can make the overall experience terrifying for first-timers. Merchants are not shy to approach or even corner potential customers, and with no set prices for most wares, vendors are accustomed to being persuasive, insistent, and sometimes even argumentative in order to sell you items at the highest prices they can. For these reasons and more, many outsiders consider their first experience too taxing to ever return.", + "Yet, for those who master the ways of the Bazaar, it becomes more than a marketplace\u2014it transforms into a way of life. Some develop a passion for finding hidden treasures, valuable or powerful trinkets overlooked by others. Others relish the thrill of buying something for cheap and then sell it for twice its value. Many spend their days exploring the hidden corners of the Bazaar, searching for wonderful discoveries: the perfect carpet, the most beautiful lamp, the freshest perfume, or the exact magical trinket they were looking for. When you realize that anything and everything can be found here; that finding it depends on your skills and knowledge; that its price hinges on your haggling prowess; and that only a fraction of the Bazaar can be explored in a single day, the experience becomes truly intoxicating.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "page": 32, + "entries": [ + "The Grand Bazaar has the following features and adheres to the following rules.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Size", + "entries": [ + "The main thoroughfares of the Bazaar are 20 feet wide, with grand domed ceilings that reach up to 30 feet. The narrower hallways connecting these main paths are usually 10 feet wide and 20 feet tall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Schedule", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar operates from sunrise to sunset. Each morning, merchants must bring all their stalls and wares to set up shop, and each night they must dismantle and take them home when the Bazaar closes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stalls", + "entries": [ + "Merchants can place their stalls anywhere within the expansive halls of the Bazaar. With no way to reserve or claim specific spots, locations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This compels merchants to wake at the crack of dawn to secure the best spots. There are no fees to set up a stall in the Bazaar.", + "The positioning of a merchant's stall is so crucial to their success that some may turn around and head home if all prime spots are taken, considering the day a lost cause. This constant reshuffling ensures that the Bazaar's layout and its hundreds of merchants are unique every day. This contributes greatly to the mystique of the Grand Bazaar, where no two days are ever the same." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Security and Patrols", + "entries": [ + "The guards who oversee and patrol the Bazaar take a hands-off approach to the day-to-day activities of the marketplace. Their primary duties are to catch thieves and prevent fights between vendors and customers, and the only regulation they enforce is ensuring there are clear pathways for customers to traverse the halls. It is not uncommon to see guards scold vendors who attempt to clog passages to attract more customers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Renting a Room", + "entries": [ + "The Bazaar has a limited number of rooms available for rent, giving these vendors a dedicated and reserved space for their merchandise each day. However, the cost is usually prohibitive for most. These rooms are auctioned monthly, with the highest bidder earning the right to use the space for their business. Some rooms, depending on their location, can fetch bids of over 10,000 Gold Pieces for a single month." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restrictions", + "entries": [ + "Vendors can bring and sell nearly anything, within reason. Restrictions mainly address items that are too dangerous, too large, or overly inconvenient for others. Established rules include: 'no animals larger than a cat,' 'nothing can protrude more than a foot outside your stall,' and 'no free samples of food'. Virtually everything else is handled on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the discretion of the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Run the Bazaar", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Characters can travel to the Grand Bazaar to purchase almost anything they can think of, from weapons and armor to magical items and even poisons. Everything is for sale and can be found if one looks hard or long enough. All items listed in the Player's Handbook are available for purchase here.", + "{@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|16} provides information on the prices of magical items and the rules for purchasing them here in the Bazaar. {@i Sands of Doom} expects players to be familiar with the available magical items they can purchase. You may freely show them all the magical items and their prices as they are listed in the appendix." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Shopkeepers", + "page": 33, + "entries": [ + "Most vendors in the Grand Bazaar are ordinary tieflings just selling their wares, with nothing necessarily special about them. However, if you want to introduce a particularly eccentric or unique NPC, you may use those provided on this section. These quirky vendors will add a touch of wonder to the Bazaar and are designed to create interesting roleplay opportunities for your players, maybe even becoming recurring allies during the campaign. Feel free to have your players encounter these special NPCs whenever they explore the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaksby - Potions & Oils", + "entries": [ + "The stall is located inside a large rented room with a wide, doorless entrance, separated from the main hallway only by dangling beaded strings that can be pushed aside to enter. The interior of the room is foggy from the wisps of smoke that fume out of several unattended concoctions. The entire stall is filled with shelves laden with liquids of all colors, bubbling with pleasant sizzling sounds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|MM} who is on the run from the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The {@creature Imp|MM} is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find off-putting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul. Many of the potions he sells would easily be worth twice, if not three times the price in other cities around the world. However, Speaksby is looking to sell out the store and cash out as quickly as possible before others begin asking too many questions and rent is due." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby offers all items listed under 'Potions & Oils' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|16}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John - Poisons", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, see '{@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackalweres}'.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the {@creature Lamia|MM}, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"You look like you could use some of my thick mucus,\" \"This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean?\" \"Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?\" \"I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more,\" and \"With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under 'Poisons' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|16|Poisons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celine - Spell Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "The stall appears more as an elaborate nest of pillows and silks than a traditional market stand, centered around a large blue tent. Rows of spell scrolls rest atop the fabrics, each elegantly secured in its casing. Cats of all colors and sizes wander freely about the stall. Bowls of water and milk are scattered around the tent, and a large basket filled with food donated by customers sits by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|MM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell {@spell Mage Hand|PHB} at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Celine uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she has an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and is considered a fey creature. Additionally, she can understand and speak Common. Although she cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Celine offers all items listed under 'Spell Scrolls' in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|16|Spell Scrolls}. Without the proper license from the Vizier, she is prohibited from selling spell scrolls of 5th level or higher. Celine does not charge for adopting her cats; in fact, she is willing to deduct half the price of one scroll if the customer does so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Radija - Magical Trinkets", + "entries": [ + "The stall is hidden from the main routes through the Bazaar, tucked away in the Darkness behind several layers of vendors and crates. All of the items on sale are placed on top of a yellow square cloth and are kept close and tight to the vendor, who looms over the cloth, hunched over. Everything for sale has been stolen, either from the caravans that arrive in the city filled with Anubian loot or from unsuspecting wealthy travelers, though never stolen from her fellow vendors in the Bazaar.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|MM} with 10 Hit Points) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk, the tricky salesman the characters can meet in Kunaten Keep in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4|Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman}. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep (which is destroyed at the end of Chapter 4).", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day.", + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} has struggled to sell her wares, as most people know they are likely stolen and avoid her. If the characters buy something from her, they are likely her first genuine customers, providing her with the means to properly feed herself. If the characters continue to visit and buy from her, she becomes attached to them, following them around the city with the secret hope of being included in their group, driven by a longing for a family." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} is able to 'procure' any item of your choice, provided it does not exceed a value of 50 Gold Pieces. As the party continues to do business with her, this limit increases, with each subsequent visit raising the maximum value of items she can acquire by 50 Gold Pieces. {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} knows the Grand Bazaar inside and out and can be commissioned to obtain any item the party desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skreeyek - Gems & Toys", + "entries": [ + "The stall occupies a rounded corner of the Bazaar, distinct from the rest as it is bordered by natural rock covered in small veins of crystals, instead of a tent or room. Every item on sale, whether gems or jewelry, is magically embedded deep into a heavy mold of rock, making theft nearly impossible without a pickaxe to break apart the stone.", + "The stall also features delightful toys made from minerals. Coral tiefling soldiers, rock-carved horses, and sandstone dollhouses are among the charming items for sale. Despite the impeccable craftsmanship, the prices are surprisingly affordable. The stall is a favorite among children, who love to admire the toys and play with Skreeyek, even climbing onto his shoulders when their parents aren't looking.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|MM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name.", + "Skreeyek can slowly modify the earthen composition of his body at will, allowing him to grow beautifully colored minerals and gems, which he sells. He can absorb various mineral ingredients and metals, combining them into simple forms of jewelry. More of an artist than a merchant, Skreeyek has no real need or desire for currency. Instead, he absorbs the coins it is given directly into his body, allowing him to use the metal for his future projects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek can sell any gem or mineral at its Gold Piece value or trade one type of gem or mineral for another of equal value. Skreeyek exclusively barters using the gems at its stall, as he does not keep any coinage given to him. Skreeyek has ten chunks of amber (worth 50 Gold Pieces each), available for purchase in his store.", + "Skreeyek also offers toys for sale at 1 Gold Piece each. However, he enforces a limit of one toy per customer and ensures they are intended for children, as he does not want someone to buy them cheaply only to resell them later for a profit (several have tried this already)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat", + "page": 35, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Outskirts_of_AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Outskirts of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The grind of heavy wheels against the gritty trail grows more tiresome with each step as you slog on, weary and parched. The loud rush of the nearby salt river mocks you, its waters undrinkable. Suddenly, the soldiers around you clutch their spears, alert. A hauntingly beautiful melody fills the air\u2014a hymn that evokes memories of a distant home, laced with the promise of death. Then, a large rock crashes down from the treeline, killing a soldier instantly. The melody twists into shrill screeches, and the grind of heavy wheels is replaced by the clash of steel. Minotaurs and harpies swoop in, aiming to seize the barrels of water you were sworn to protect. This is life outside of Al'Kirat, where water is precious, no road is safe, and death lurks around every corner.", + "The setting for {@i Sands of Doom} takes place in the Torn Lands, a land devastated by a catastrophic event two thousand years ago. This calamity obliterated its inhabitants, leaving behind a cursed, desolate Wasteland. Today, it is a tainted realm filled with savage creatures, vast deserts, and the remnants of ancient civilizations. Only exiles and beasts reside here, cast out from more 'civilized' territories.", + "The adventure begins in Kirat, a region located on the westernmost edge of the Torn Lands. In this harsh region, beastfolk and tieflings struggle for survival and control over dwindling sources of water. Meanwhile, an endless stretch of cursed dunes slowly and meticulously advances from the east, where terrifying monsters and undead wander its tainted red sands.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, you'll find everything you need to know about Kirat in order to start playing {@i Sands of Doom}. This section provides a general overview of the landscape, some of its history, and a summary of the species that call it home.", + "Also included in this chapter is a detailed description of The Great Wasteland, the endless sea of dunes that stretches east of Al'Kirat. Within, you'll find details on its unique flora and fauna, a primer on the curse that haunts those sands, and all the rules and mechanics you will need in order to run sessions within its expanse.", + "This chapter, however, does not include a detailed description of locations found within The Great Wasteland, as that information will not be relevant until later in the story. For that information, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lay of the Land", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "The name 'Kirat' traditionally refers to the region enclosed by the Dry Peaks of Tarakuir to the west and the Spire Mountains to the east, forming a naturally demarcated pocket of land. This name, meaning 'jewel,' originated from the tieflings that live in Al'Kirat. Thus, the term 'Kirati' generally refers to those who fall under the sphere of influence of the city of Al'Kirat, in particular the tieflings and humans who live there. The remaining inhabitants, namely beastfolk and goblinoids, use the names of their clans or tribes to indicate their origin or allegiance.", + "Beastfolk have inhabited the Torn Lands for as long as history remembers, making them the native population of most of its regions. Kirat, in particular, hosts several groups of beastfolk, including harpies, minotaurs, lizardfolk, quaggoths, worgs, and swine (see '{@adventure The Swine|SandsOfDoom14|6|Thornweald}'). Some live in the canyons, others in the jungles, and some even in the treacherous cursed dunes.", + "There are no official borders within this lawless land. No paperwork, authority, or sense of fairness can prevent anyone from mustering their forces and settling wherever they choose; as such, inhabitants only control what they can directly defend. This has always been true for the native beastfolk and remains true for the tieflings of the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geographical Boundaries", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "Kirat is divided into two main regions: the badlands to the west and the dunes to the east. The badlands feature a range of geographical landmarks such as canyons, mesas, buttes, savannahs, steppes, and a northern jungle. In {@i Sands of Doom}, whenever the term 'badlands' is used, it refers to this entire region. Conversely, the eastern dunes are simply known as 'The Great Wasteland' by those in Kirat. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the terms 'dunes' or 'Wasteland' always refer to this eastern part of Kirat.", + "Kirat is bordered by the dwarven Kingdom of Drek'Alor to the west, the Beastlands to the south, the orcish Kingdom of O'grila to the east, and the endless Fanged Mountains to the north. The dwarves settle only underground, and the orcs have no interest in Kirat's limited resources; thus, only the inhabitants of the Beastlands ever engage in conflicts with those of Kirat. When these conflicts arise, they are rarely about conquering land, as there is little in Kirat worth fighting for. Instead, it is the scarcity of resources that drives them to war (see 'Beastwars')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastwars", + "page": 36, + "entries": [ + "The Beastwars was a brutal conflict fought between the tieflings who migrated into Kirat and the native beastfolk of the badlands. Though it ended nearly a decade ago, its consequences still shape the region's politics and demographics and it remains the primary reason Al'Kirat has struggled to expand beyond their borders. The war also triggered the creation of the Slums, the legalization of slavery, and the political ascent of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Queen of Beasts", + "entries": [ + "When the tiefling migrants first arrived in Kirat, the banks of the Riohnar River were abundant with underground pockets of fresh water, enabling the tieflings to survive by digging wells to reach them. As Al'Kirat's wealth grew from the selling of Anubian treasures, word spread to the thousands of other tieflings still hiding beyond the sea, yearning for a home to call their own. These once-skeptical exiles would then make their own exodus to the burgeoning city, leading to a rapid increase in population.", + "The beastfolk of the region were held in check by a {@creature Lamia|MM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, known then as the Queen of Beasts. She ruled the region by turning the beastfolk against each other, keeping them divided and weakened. From the moment the tieflings first arrived in the desert, their relations were tenuous at best; if not outright hostile. However, instead of challenging the newcomers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} grew infatuated by them, which did not sit well with the rest of the beastfolk.", + "Tensions reached a breaking point when the wells that sustained the Kirati began to run dry, pushing the tieflings to find a more reliable source of fresh water. Unfortunately, the lakes of the region were guarded by the beastfolk, who refused to share them and were ready to die for them.", + "For the first time in centuries, the beastfolk of Kirat had a common enemy. Their sudden unification meant {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} could no longer control them and she was unceremoniously deposed, replaced by a {@creature Harpy|MM} named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} who now led the coalition of tribes and clans. Heightened tensions, failed negotiations, and a pressing need for water led to an inevitable conflict. Thus began the Beastwars." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A War for Water", + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk struck first. Kirati homes burned, entire settlements were razed, and tieflings were cornered and slain. Assaults were brutal and left few survivors.", + "Numerous and unpredictable, the beastfolk were difficult to stop. Harpies could fly in large numbers across vast distances, lizardfolk could travel covertly under the river, and the size and Strength of the minotaurs allowed them to defeat the Kirati in smaller skirmishes across the canyons of the region. By the sixth month of combat, the war had drawn in twice as many beastfolk, with more arriving en masse from the Beastlands, including clans of quaggoths, kenku, bugbears, worgs, and more. Even opportunistic goblins and ogres decided to join the fray, aiming to ambush and ransack Kirati caravans for baubles and treasure.", + "The Kirati were able to survive only by sacrificing all of their settlements with the exception of Al'Kirat, whose tall walls allowed for the tieflings to muster proper defenses against the onslaught.", + "The end to the brutal war came at the Battle of Deadrock, where Kirati forces clashed with a large beastfolk army on the Deadrock Buttes north of Al'Kirat. The labyrinthine passageways of the canyon offered no easy retreat for either army, and with neither side willing to surrender, the battle quickly turned gruesome. Chaos ruled as the fog of war descended; traps were set, ambushes were sprung, and armies became surrounded, leaving everyone uncertain of the state of the battle until the very end. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}, not yet the Vizier but already a leader among the Kirati, became famous for turning the canyon into a flaming caldera. Knowing the tieflings could withstand the flames far better than their enemies, he convoked a rain of fire that fell upon the battlefield, killing hundreds of Kirati but nearly three times the number of minotaurs, ultimately securing the victory. Nearly four thousand lives were lost that day.", + "The victory at the Battle of Deadrock gave the Kirati control over the Deadrock Buttes, as well as a fortified position from which to challenge the freshwater lakes in the Shining Plains to the north. With no way to defend the open plains, the minotaurs who held the region chose to retreat rather than to fight, allowing the Kirati to take control over the savannahs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Conflict", + "entries": [ + "With the Kirati firmly in control of the Deadrock Buttes and the nearby lakes, as well as the overwhelming defeat of the minotaurs, the beastfolk lost their appetite for war and the Beastwars finally ended. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} then led his forces against the goblins and ogres who had plagued the Kirati throughout the war. His army slaughtered the goblins and drove the survivors out of Kirat. The ogres were captured and imprisoned.", + "Al'Kirat quickly put the ogres to work in repairing the war-torn city. Their obedient and submissive nature ingratiated them with the Kirati. Seeing an opportunity, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} convinced the oligarchs of Al'Kirat to welcome all the other beastfolk prisoners captured during the war, to serve their sentences helping to rebuild the city. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} further swayed the law to permit citizens to purchase these beastfolk prisoners, both to fund the city's reparations and to distribute the workforce more effectively. The insidious impact of this decision only emerged years later, after the reconstruction of the city was completed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} had helped establish a new, grim form of slavery in the city, one far darker than the Kirati would have otherwise accepted. By that time, with the contracts signed and the law unequivocally enforcing their power, the city had to contend with its unfortunate decision: true slavery was legal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Today", + "entries": [ + "Today, the relationship between the Kirati and the beastfolk is fragile at best. The inhabitants of the Beastlands remain within their jungles, while the Kirati wisely avoid venturing too close to those woods. Some beastfolk peacefully live in Al'Kirat, most of whom arrived once as prisoners but later gained their freedom. Kenku, lizardfolk, and ogres have adapted well to city life; while minotaurs and harpies struggle with the tieflings' strict adherence to the law and usually depart for the desert as soon as they are freed.", + "The harpies, who had taken in the surviving minotaurs into their home, never truly ceased fighting. To this day, both harpies and minotaurs persist in their endless war, attacking caravans and thwarting any attempts the Kirati make to establish new settlements. The Kirati on their part have made several attempts to share the lakes and make peace, but {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has thwarted these efforts by using her {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} to sow discord between the two. By perpetuating the conflict, the {@creature Lamia|MM} can continue to capture and enslave rebel beastfolk for her own needs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Beastwars.webp" + }, + "title": "A Kirati settlement is attacked during the Beastwars" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What Happened to Lilith?", + "entries": [ + "After being deposed, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} vanished into the shadows, shedding her title of 'Queen of Beasts' to evade the assassins {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} had sent after her. For all intents and purposes, the {@creature Lamia|MM} was believed dead\u2014and none mourned her passing.", + "In truth, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} was biding her time; having lost interest in the beastfolk she once controlled, she had now set her sights on a new target: the Kirati. Her obsession led to an unwholesome union with a Kirati soldier she fancied, resulting in the birth of the first {@creature Jackalwere|MM}. Seeing the possibilities before her, the soldier and his seed was used to create dozens of these cursed creatures, until his heart finally gave out. By then, the {@creature Lamia|MM} had developed an insatiable thirst for tiefling men and had a small army to begin her slow, insidious corruption of the city she had come to love." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Peoples of Kirat", + "page": 38, + "entries": [ + "Presented here are the species that inhabit the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tieflings", + "page": 38, + "entries": [ + "Tieflings are humans born with the blood of devils, usually as a result of dark rituals, infernal contracts, or unions between humans and these fiends. Branded by Hell, they exhibit traits such as horns, whipping tails, unusually sharp teeth, bright eyes, and unnatural skin colors, which distinguish them from their human ancestors. These tieflings fled death in human lands to the north and journeyed to Kirat in a mass exodus to build for themselves a new home. They now reside in Al'Kirat, the region's sole city and a hub of commerce.", + "The tieflings of Kirat and the city they built are central to the events of the adventure. For more information on the city and a detailed description of their culture and goals, see {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Overview of the City}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless noted otherwise, in addition to any other feature found in their stat block, all tieflings referenced in this book are assumed to have Resistance to Fire damage, darkvision out of a range of 60 feet, and the ability to cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB} cantrip at will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "page": 39, + "entries": [ + "The godless human lands of the north are perpetually consumed by war, death, and disease. Ambitious kings fight over the charred remains of villages, while bandit lords bribe them to defile, pillage, and enslave those under their dominion. Demon worship is on the rise in the dark alleys of their filthy cities. In these regions, tieflings are frequently regarded as fiendish spawn to be hunted and killed.", + "Humans who are exiled or sentenced to die are often shipped to Kirat's cursed dunes and abandoned there to perish. To survive, many of them band together, turning into bandits who ambush caravans passing through the dunes. Many peaceful humans also choose to travel to places such as Al'Kirat to escape the turmoil of their homelands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "page": 39, + "entries": [ + "The beastfolk of Kirat are anthropomorphic beings with humanoid bodies and animalistic features. Some believe they descend from the Aru, the deities of the ancient Anubian Empire, who themselves had hybrid forms combining humanoid and animal traits. In addition to their animal-like appearance, beastfolk often have abilities associated with the animals that make up their form. For instance, harpies can fly and sing like birds, while lizardfolk can swim and lay eggs like lizards.", + "Beastfolk are the native inhabitants of the Torn Lands. Following the fall of the Anubian Empire, some beastfolk established their own cities and kingdoms. Many were killed or displaced, while others integrated into the cultures of more powerful groups over time. There is no single culture or creed among the beastfolk; just as a tiger differs greatly from a boar, so do the various beastfolk groups and cultures found throughout these lands.", + "Generally speaking, the beastfolk speak a language they call Thru'aan, a form of Abyssal with hundreds of regional variations depending on the group of beastfolk that speaks it. Those fluent in Abyssal can understand Thru'aan. The reason why the beastfolk adopted Abyssal as the base for their language remains unknown, but it is nearly ubiquitous throughout their lands. In Al'Kirat, beastfolk speak Common when interacting openly in the city but switch to Thru'aan when communicating with others of their kind.", + "The badlands of Kirat are home to many types of beastfolk, with the most common being harpies, jackalweres, kenku, lizardfolk, and minotaurs. While these beastfolk generally adhere to their descriptions in the 5th edition Monster Manual, a few additions are detailed in each of their individual entries described in this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The harpies of Kirat are the only major group of beastfolk found north of the Beastlands to have retained their original territories after the Beastwars. They inhabit the high peaks of the Dustwind Buttes, sharing their homes with the minotaurs, who were displaced by the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Downs of Sleep", + "entries": [ + "Inhaling the scent of a harpy's feather can lull a creature to sleep. The feather must be pressed firmly to the creature's nose, and the creature must take a long, deep breath for the effect to work. The creature then falls asleep and awakens {@dice 1d8} hours later. A feather plucked from a harpy loses this ability after a single use.", + "Harpies are known to take hostages by grappling their victims and pressing their wings against their faces until they fall asleep. A creature grappled by a harpy must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or fall {@condition Unconscious} for {@dice 1d8} hours. Any damage awakens such a sleeping creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Leader", + "entries": [ + "A harpy named {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} leads both the harpies and the minotaurs, and it is her exceptional tactical mind\u2014a rare trait among harpies\u2014that has kept her brood from succumbing to the might of the Kirati.", + "The labyrinthine layout of the buttes, coupled with the harpies' ability to fly and the minotaur's eidetic memory for mazes, makes a large-scale assault against them nearly impossible. Countless adventurers sent by Al'Kirat have perished in their attempts to slay {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk have a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in almost any environment. As a result, they can be found anywhere within Kirat. Their scales change color based on their habitat: swamp or forest lizardfolk usually have dark green scales, desert-dwelling lizardfolk take on light brown or dark reddish hues, and those in Al'Kirat display a variety of colors in between.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizard Brain", + "entries": [ + "The cold, pragmatic mind of a lizardfolk constantly reforges itself, shedding old personality traits and quirks while developing new ones to adapt to their current environment. A lizardfolk's tastes, desires, and goals are cycled and discarded, manufactured by their brains as a form of evolution, all designed to help them thrive in their current task. It is uncommon for a lizardfolk to maintain the same personality for longer than a month.", + "Many lizardfolk have willingly settled in Al'Kirat, perfectly adapting to its mercantile culture. These urban lizardfolk adopt an affable demeanor to avoid appearing threatening to the local community, while leveraging their superior craftsmanship skills to create and sell useful tools. Conversely, the lizardfolk in the wilds survive by constructing a bloodthirsty and violent personality, which helps them cope with the dangerous life they live." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Form", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk are hermaphroditic and all of them have the capability to lay eggs. At the time of breeding, each of them can choose whether they want to fertilize or be fertilized.", + "There are no males or females in lizardfolk society. Lizardfolk often speak in the third person, using terms such as 'this one' when referencing themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres roam the desert as jackals, blend into towns as humans, and ambush unsuspecting travelers as a hybrid form of the two. Even though they share similar bestial traits to beastfolk, the jackalweres of Kirat were created by the {@creature Lamia|MM} {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} using demonic magic, making them more akin to fiends than typical humanoids. Having stayed largely hidden since their creation, their existence remains a subject for rumors and superstition among both Kirati and beastfolk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The jackalweres infiltrate Al'Kirat under Lilith's command. There, they scheme, bribe, and coerce as part of the Veiled Syndicate\u2014a powerful and secretive criminal organization. These jackalweres frequently abduct men for Lilith to mate with, resulting in the birth of more jackalweres to further grow her control over the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Pariahs", + "entries": [ + "While jackalweres can effectively mimic human appearance, they struggle comically with human mannerisms and social norms. It is not uncommon to hear a jackalwere say things like \"hello fellow human\" or \"this feeding ritual was most enjoyable.\" Disguised jackalweres might wear a shirt backwards, have two left shoes on, or find it difficult to eat with a fork. For these reasons, jackalweres usually avoid the spotlight whenever possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku", + "entries": [ + "Preferring the bustle of civilization to the harshness of the wilderness, kenku frequently congregate in large urban areas, forming close-knit, segregated communities within them. In Kirat, kenku reside exclusively in Al'Kirat. They like to live on the flat roofs of houses, particularly in the Slums.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mimicry", + "entries": [ + "Kenku are captivated by sounds and are often distracted by unusual noises around them. They possess an extraordinary ability to perfectly mimic any sound they hear, including voices. Their brains have an eidetic memory for sounds, enabling them to remember complex combinations of noises with astonishing precision even years after hearing them.", + "In Al'Kirat, kenku are often employed as listeners during important business meetings or legal trials, ensuring that every word spoken is accurately recorded. Some criminals have been caught solely because a kenku overheard their confession and replicated it flawlessly for the proper authorities or judges to hear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onomatopoeia", + "entries": [ + "The brain of a kenku does not associate images with names as other creatures do; they associate images with sounds. Thus, a kenku might call a clock a 'Tick-Tock' or a cat a 'Meow' in conversation, as these terms are easier for them to remember. It is common for kenku to identify people by a catchphrase they frequently say or a distinctive sound they make.", + "Most kenku use onomatopoeia to describe sounds, but some will accurately mimic the sound itself when precision is necessary, such as distinguishing between two similar objects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Minotaurs", + "entries": [ + "The minotaurs once inhabited the savannahs of Kirat until they were displaced at the end of the Beastwars. They now live amongst the harpies of the Dustwind Buttes. Rebel minotaurs attack Kirati on sight, while those living in Al'Kirat are typically prisoners, serving their time as slaves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuned to Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Minotaurs are deeply attuned to the spirits of the land, sometimes hearing their messages in the rustling leaves, the blowing wind, or the waves in the water. Those who dedicate themselves to interpreting these messages become seers, who commune with the spirits and use their wisdom to guide their tribes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirit Effigy", + "entries": [ + "For one reason or another, spirits can become naturally drawn to a specific location and object. Minotaurs devote their lives to visiting these sites and collecting these items, sometimes decorating their attire with them to earn the spirits' favor in their daily lives. These objects can be a simple rock, a carved piece of wood, or even biological remains such as a bone or a clump of hair. Minotaur settlements center around a tall effigy composed of hundreds of these objects, often shaped into forms such as that of a large face, a bonfire, or even a building. The area around this pillar is where the tribe makes all its most important decisions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Ogrillan_Orc.webp" + }, + "title": "O'grillan Orc" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Harpy_of_Kirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Harpy of Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Minotaur_Rebel.webp" + }, + "title": "Minotaur Rebel" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ogres", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "Ogres don't live or survive on their own; they usually coexist with other\u2014typically more intelligent\u2014species that control and direct them. Now that the goblins have been driven out of the region, ogres are only found in the city of Al'Kirat. Most are either slaves or servants, while the rest spend their time searching for anyone to tell them what to do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Way", + "entries": [ + "Ogres always pursue their goals in the simplest, laziest, and most straightforward manner, particularly such that it minimizes their risk of harm. Since their goals are usually related to food, it often means obeying and capitulating to the whims of a master in exchange for sustenance.", + "Ogres have no pride and no desire for long-term self fullfillment. This trait has enabled ogres to survive in Kirat despite their severe lack of intellect, as when authority demands their compliance, they readily submit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila have a warmongering culture that often leads to endless conflicts and civil wars within their kingdom. They believe in a paradise called 'Ouro,' whose entrance lies on the highest plateau of their realm, guarded by a colossal serpent known as 'The Silent Snake.' This paradise is said to hold cities of gold, where the mightiest warriors are transformed into massive dinosaurs, to live the rest of their existence as apex predators. Orcs dedicate their lives to proving themselves as the strongest in any way they can, hoping to earn entrance into this paradise upon their death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bond with Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs possess a deep affinity with dinosaurs, enabling them to sense their emotions and understand the meanings of their bellows. This bond has enabled the orcs of O'grila to tame, breed, and train the dinosaurs of the region. By training dinosaurs to understand the Orcish language, both groups are able to communicate, albeit in a rudimentary manner. This bond forges a powerful attachment, with orcs and their dinosaurs willing to die for one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bone Wielding", + "entries": [ + "Metal is forbidden in all of O'grila, so the orcs craft their armor and weapons from the bones of great dinosaurs. Believing that vibrant plumage makes dinosaurs more intimidating, the orcs have adopted this feature into their attire. They wear large, colorful feathers in their everyday clothes, and their armor is adorned with intricate feathery designs to stand out in combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarves", + "page": 41, + "entries": [ + "The dwarves come from Drek'Alor, an arid valley west of Kirat, beyond the Dry Peaks of Karatuir. Their kingdom lies under the tall mountains of the region, where they have constructed their cities below ground. Each mountain houses a single city, and all the cities are connected by vast networks of underground tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Millennia at War", + "entries": [ + "Due to the dwarves' aversion to living above ground, the Anubians never perceived their growing power as a threat. This allowed them to become one of the few allies of the ancient gnolls during their reign thousands of years ago. However, when the Darakni launched their attack and the Cataclysm ravaged the land, the dwarves were left to pick up the pieces.", + "The small hives of Darakni that survived the destruction turned their relentless attacks onto the dwarves and have continued to do so for the last two thousand years. The network of tunnels between the dwarven cities became an endless battleground that the dwarves have been steadily losing ever since. Four of their seven ancestral cities have already been claimed by the insects and now lie as abandoned ruins, with the tunnels leading to these cities sealed to keep the Darakni at bay.", + "With few exceptions, dwarves found beyond Drek'Alor are the survivors of these cities destroyed by the swarms. Since all major tunnels leading in and out of the surviving capitals are entrenched in perpetual war, these survivors have no choice but to live in exile, unable to return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Firearms", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. The only known grimstone deposits are found in the mountains they inhabit, making it an extremely rare resource. After centuries of meticulous craftsmanship and technological advancement, the dwarves of Drek'Alor created Grimfire Pistols, deadly firearms that utilize the explosive properties of this mineral.", + "The Ammunition consists of an iron pellet coated in a sticky resin that binds black powder to its surface. When fired, the iron pellet flies at incredible speeds toward its target, exploding upon impact.", + "The creation of Grimfire weapons is a closely guarded secret of the dwarves of Drek'Alor, and even the technique of reloading them is nearly impossible to learn without training from a dwarf or a member of {@adventure the Black Company|SandsOfDoom14|10|The Black Company}\u2014neither of whom are inclined to share such knowledge freely. These firearms have enabled the dwarves to repel the relentless Darakni attacks that assault their tunnels.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Dwarf, One Pistol", + "entries": [ + "Nearly every dwarf carries a Grimfire Pistol, but it is rare for one to have enough grimpowder for more than a single reload. Many dwarves safeguard the last shot of their Grimfire Pistol for decades, if not centuries, treasuring the powder as a solemn keepsake of their lost home\u2014a home they know they can never reclaim.", + "If you wish to have a dwarf wield a grimfire pistol, you can give them the 'Grimfire Pistol' feature described ahead. Outside of Drek'Alor, grimfire firearms are rare, and without the grimpowder to reload them, they are useless.", + "Grimpowder is extremely valuable, with a pound worth several times its weight in gold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon (NPCs shoot with a +7 to hit). Reach: 30/90 ft. Hit: 26 (4d12) Piercing damage.}", + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once, it must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a Short Rest before it can be shot again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a Grimfire Pistol, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity saving throw, taking only half damage on a success. Objects and structures caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Grimfire_Pistol.webp" + }, + "title": "Grimfire Pistol" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Badlands of Al'Kirat", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "The map below provides a detailed view of the badlands of Kirat. Key locations are marked on the map and described in this section in alphabetical order.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Badlands_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Map of the Badlands" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "This city was founded by tieflings who fled the human lands of the north. Tall walls protect it from enemies, while deep coffers finance its wide streets and towering spires. The city of Al'Kirat is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Mines", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Lamia|MM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate and leads the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} of Kirat, lairs in these damp tunnels. For more information on the {@creature Lamia|MM} and the layout of her lair, see '{@adventure Lair of the Lamia|SandsOfDoom14|7|Lair of the Lamia}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastlands", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "The Beastlands encompass a vast, lush region of jungle situated nearly 20 miles south of Al'Kirat, extending an additional 100 miles to the west. Numerous water tunnels that run underneath Kirat emerge in the Beastlands, creating lakes that enrich the region's lush landscape. This valley is home to hundreds of beastfolk tribes, many with settlements large enough to be considered cities. Most tribes are isolated and fiercely territorial. Shambala, the largest city in the Beastlands, is a unique settlement where various beastfolk tribes live together in harmony.", + "To this day, the number of beastfolk in the Beastlands and the locations of their cities remain a mystery to the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breath of Life", + "page": 42, + "entries": [ + "Control over the Beast Lakes led to the founding of Breath of Life, a settlement created by caravaneers eager to profit from the freshwater trade. They now make continuous trips transporting water from Breath of Life to Qadiran Gate, Al'Kirat, and even to the distant town of Tail's End.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "150 (75% tiefling, 20% human, 4% beastfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "A small council of merchants governs the town. They seldom meet and rarely agree on rules or laws. As a result, the inhabitants are mostly left to their own devices." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "The town exports barrels of freshwater, each weighing 200 lbs and holding 20 gallons of water, priced at 5 Gold Pieces per barrel. Caravans journeying to Al'Kirat and back require a two day travel. Such caravans usually consist of 10 camels, each carrying two barrels of water, protected by 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} (paid 4 gp each for the round trip), and managed by up to five {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners} who collectively own the camels." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beast Lakes", + "entries": [ + "Known as the Beast Lakes, these three bodies of water\u2014 one by Breath of Life and two others to the northwest and southwest of the settlement\u2014are the tieflings' sole source of fresh drinking water. The Beastwars came to an end when the Kirati wrested control of the lake settled in what is nowadays Breath of Life.", + "In recent years, the lakes have been drying up rapidly, and the Kirati worry they will eventually need to find another alternative source to sustain their population.", + "Once, healthy rivers fed these lakes, thanks to minotaur seers who communed with the spirits of the land and bargained for their aid. These ancient spirits harbor resentment towards the Kirati, who destroyed the effigies that once contained them. The Kirati thus pay the price with dry riverbanks and rapidly shrinking lakes. The seers alone possess the knowledge to appease the spirits' wrath, but believing the spirits' anger to be just, they simply wait for the day when the Kirati's thirst will remain unquenched." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deadrock Buttes", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "A butte is an isolated hill with steep, vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. The Deadrock Buttes are filled with thousands of these formations, towering several hundred feet high and creating labyrinthine passageways that cut through the canyon.", + "Beastfolk lived here once, until the end of the Beastwars. These buttes are now home to wild animals and {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dry Peaks of Tarakuir", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "These mountains separate Kirat from the dwarvish Kingdom of Drek'Alor. Small clans of goblins inhabit both the surface and the depths of the mountain. From time to time, earth elementals can be seen wandering through the mountains, bound by the dwarves eons ago to scout and defend their borders.", + "Tarakuir was the underground dwarven city that gave the mountain range its name. Nearly two thousand years ago, the city was overrun and destroyed by Darakni. As the city fell, all tunnels leading in and out were permanently sealed to stop the insects from spreading to the rest of the kingdom. Most of the citizens, unable to escape in time, were entombed with the enemy and left to die. The city's location remains a closely guarded secret to prevent anyone from reopening the tunnels and unleashing the deadly swarm trapped within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dustwind Buttes", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Far larger than its sister to the west, the Dustwind Buttes extend partially into the Great Wasteland. This region is home to the harpies and minotaurs of Kirat, who dwell in rocky huts perched onto the pinnacles of the buttes. They have built simple bridges that span the flat tops of the buttes, allowing for the formation of large settlements high up that remain safe from Kirati attacks from down below.", + "The Dustwind Buttes echoes with all manner of sounds, dominated by the singing and screeching of the harpies.", + "Water is a constant concern for the beastfolk here. They survive by extracting water from the blood they drink, the few fruits they find, and the fresh water they steal. Minotaur druids frequently appease the spirits of the land for the little moisture they get, sometimes even summoning the rare light rain that falls on their territory.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "2,000 (80% Arrakia harpy tribe, 17% Mok'Tar minotaur clan, 2% Ogre, 1% Lizardfolk)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} is the {@creature Harpy|MM} matriarch of the Arrakia tribe and the symbolic leader of what remains of the beastfolk rebellion. She devotes all her efforts to harnessing the rampaging desires of the beastfolk, channeling their focus into successful guerrilla-style attacks that thwart the Kirati's efforts to expand. {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom14|Beli 'The Mountain King'} is the current chieftain of the Mok'Tar minotaur clan. He has become a tyrant, embittered by the death of his father in the Beastwars." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rebel Army", + "entry": "{@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} is capable of assembling a disorganized force of 1,000 {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies} and 250 {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Banditry. The rebels engage in the ambushing and plundering of travelers, caravans, and ships passing through the badlands. They survive on the food they pillage, supplemented by fish from the Riohnar River and wildlife hunted in the Shining Plains. The treasure they loot is traded with both human bandits and lizardfolk from the Wasteland." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Dustwind_Buttes.webp" + }, + "title": "Dustwind Buttes" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Forbidden Jungles", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "The jungles to the north are home to savage {@creature Troll|MM|Trolls}, {@creature Giant Spider|MM|Giant Spiders}, and what the Kirati believe to be the last of the Goblins in Kirat. An unknown magic has made the trolls Immune to Fire, turning them into a terrifying threat that the Kirati have endeavored to avoid.", + "The only known beastfolk inhabiting this region are the {@creature Quaggoth|MM|Quaggoths}, pale-haired, wolverine-like humanoids. They domesticate the jungle's native spiders and weave expansive settlements from their webs, perched high in the treetops." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Qadiran Gate", + "page": 43, + "entries": [ + "The Qadiran Gate is a Kirati fortress that guards a critical choke-point between the Deadrock Buttes and the Riohnar River, build primarily to protect the lakes. Caravans journeying from Al'Kirat to Breath of Life and back use the fortress as a checkpoint, where they can eat and rest. The soldiers are kept busy by constant skirmishes against rebel minotaurs and harpies, working tirelessly to secure the passage for the vital deliveries of water into the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Ruins", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "These ruins are the remnants of Kirati settlements that fell to the beastfolk during the Beastwars. The beastfolk launched their attacks from the hills, the river, and the skies, leaving the Kirati helpless against the relentless assault that came from every direction. The survivors of these destroyed settlements were relocated to mudbrick makeshift homes within Al'Kirat, which gradually developed into the Slums of the city.", + "No significant effort has been made to resettle these locations, as the minotaurs and harpies of the Dustwind Buttes continually disrupt any such attempts. As a result, these areas are now used exclusively as makeshift barracks for the Kirati soldiers who patrol the region, who utilize the ruined buildings to store supplies and rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riohnar River", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "The coastline rises several hundred feet above the sea, making it impossible for ships to disembark along its rocky cliffs. Fortunately, the Rionhar River cuts through the cliff face and extends thousands of miles inland. Ships can follow this river from the sea and disembark at the few suitable moors located inside, such as within the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The Riohnar River is a {@b saltwater river}, as such, it cannot satisfy the thirst of the region's population. Nevertheless, it provides an abundant supply of fish and serves as a vital trade route with a direct access to the sea.", + "Approximately 90 miles inland, the river enters a cave system and transforms into a subterranean river. Underground, it splinters into dozens of smaller rivers that spread throughout the continent. Some of these rivers filter through the ground and emerge in the Beastlands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dimensions", + "entries": [ + "While it passes through the badlands, the Riohnar River spans an average width of 200 feet and reaches an average depth of 50 feet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shining Plains", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "An expansive savannah stretches from the Dustwind and Deadrock Buttes to the Forbidden Forest by the coastline. With few hills and sparse tree cover, the yellow grass of the Shining Plains extends endlessly across the horizon. Abandoned minotaur effigies can still be seen scattered throughout the plains.", + "Various beasts graze and hunt throughout the savannah, such as {@creature Lion|MM|Lions}, {@creature Rhinoceros|MM|Rhinoceroses}, antelopes, {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}, {@creature Jackal|MM|Jackals}, warthogs, {@creature Hawk|MM|Hawks}, wildebeests, and {@creature Elephant|MM|Elephants}. {@creature Wild dog|ToA|Wild Dogs}, in particular, overbreed in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tail's End", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "Tail's End was founded to address Al'Kirat's growing demand for stone. As the city prospered and its population swelled, the need for sturdy walls and proper housing became pressing. Unable to sustain the high cost of importing stone from other kingdoms, the tieflings established this town and its quarry to provide a reliable local supply.", + "The settlement uses a massive lift (see 'The Great Lift') to lower workers to the cliffside, where they extract stone directly from the cliff's face.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Great Lift", + "entries": [ + "The Great Lift is an engineering marvel, commissioned by the Sultana and constructed by the dwarves of Drek'Alor, it is designed to facilitate the cutting of valuable stone from the cliff's walls. Though it has the capability to descend the full 1,000 feet down to the base of the cliff, fear of the monstrous denizens of the Scourged Lands has prevented it from ever being lowered that far.", + "The grand construction uses counterweights to automate the ascent of the lift, while the descent is managed by a complex block and tackle system\u2014the latter which needs the Strength of either ten men or three ogres to operate. These workers must push a heavy pulley until the lift lowers to the desired level, then they press a lever to lock the breaks. After enough stone is quarried, the lever is disengaged, and the lift gently rises automatically back to the top." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entry": "300 (76% tiefling, 12% enslaved ogres, 7% human, 2% enslaved minotaurs, 2% jackalweres)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entry": "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|MM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate (see '{@adventure Veiled Syndicate|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Veiled Syndicate}'). Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entry": "Stone-cutting and delivery. The town exports units of cut stone, including granite, basalt, and sandstone, all valued at an average of 1.5 Gold Pieces per pound. Caravans depart weekly for a four-day round trip to Al'Kirat. Each caravan typically includes 20 {@creature Camel|MM|Camels} and 4 enslaved {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, each bearing up to 200 lbs of stone. The convoy is guarded by 10 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} (each earning 4 Gold Pieces for the trip) and 2 additional enslaved {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} who assist with its defense. The caravan is managed by up to 10 merchants (use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}) who oversee the operation. The caravan typically returns to Tail's End with coffers containing as much as 2,000 Gold Pieces per trip." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Scourged Lands", + "page": 44, + "entries": [ + "The lands south of the Beastlands (not marked on the map) are cloaked in dark jungles teeming with even darker beastfolk. Among these, sadistic serpent-men, murderous dark-scale lizardfolk, man-eating apes, monstrous vampiric bats, and Sobek\u2014crocodile beastfolk\u2014roam the hidden corners of these savage wilds.", + "The Scourged Lands are shrouded in a pervasive fog known as 'The Shade.' This fog crystallizes the souls of all who perish within it, turning their spirits into quartz. The stronger the soul, the purer the gem, which is often used as currency among the region's inhabitants.", + "The only direct route to the Scourged Lands is through the lift at Tail's End, which descends hundreds of feet into the jungles below. Otherwise, one would need to traverse the Beastlands and travel hundreds of miles to reach it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Wasteland", + "page": 45, + "entries": [ + "To the east of Al'Kirat lies an endless sea of sand. Widely believed to be cursed, the sand possesses a dark red color resembling rust, which absorbs and vanishes any and all trace of water that touches it. As a result, nothing grows within these dunes, turning it into a dry wasteland unsuited for most forms of life. The humans and pirates from the north call it the 'Crimson Waste', the dwarves and other ancient scholars refer to it as the 'Red Desert of Anubia,' the orcs of the Kingdom of O'grila fear it as the 'Sea of No Water,' while the Kirati have chosen to name it simply: 'The Great Wasteland.'", + "Until the last few decades, the civilizations of the world considered the Wasteland to be nothing but a barren domain of death. A place populated by monsters, fools, and the occasional undead; a region only suited for the banished\u2014sent there to die. However, the Wasteland is filled with the ruins of an ancient and powerful civilization\u2014a fallen empire that left behind untold riches hidden behind the vaults of their many ruined cities, now sunken under the cursed red sand.", + "No one has been able to map the entire Wasteland, believed to extend nearly 400 miles at its longest and close to 250 miles at its widest. Even in the small portion found within Kirat, which the Kirati have attempted to explore for years, the dangers and vastness of the dune has allowed only for the major natural structures to be mapped. Most of the Wasteland remains either completely undiscovered, kept secret by the few who exploit it, or guarded by deadly forces that kill any who find it.", + "For descriptions of locations found within the Wasteland, refer to {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Wasteland.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Cursed Dunes", + "page": 45, + "entries": [ + "The great Cataclysm wrought by the Aru disintegrated everything within its grasp, a magical devastation unparalleled in this world. To ensure nothing survived its wrath, a magical taint spread through the ruptured land, seeping into every nook and designed to devour all life. This taint, expected to eventually subside and dissipate, instead evolved. Its mutations vary from region to region. Here in the Wasteland, it takes the form of a vast cursed red desert possessed by the spirit of a dark and mysterious entity. This being saps the energy of those who walk it, feeds on the blood that spills within it, and controls the dead that perish around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red Sand", + "page": 45, + "entries": [ + "The sand of the Wasteland contains a unique particle, a byproduct of the destructive magics of the Cataclysm. The orcs of the region call it the 'Rust,' as it gives the dunes their dark reddish tone. The term has spread amongst the denizens of Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Water", + "entries": [ + "Rust climbs over any water it touches. This creates the illusion that the sand 'drinks' and destroys any water that lands on it, while it is actually pushing the water deep underground. This creates a vicious cycle: no water evaporates from the dunes, no humidity forms, no clouds or rain are produced, and the land dries more and more as time passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing Blood", + "entries": [ + "Prolonged contact with fresh blood removes the red taint from the sand. When blood is spilled in the Wasteland, it sinks beneath the sand, much like water. As it accumulates beneath the surface, the blood slowly destroys the Rust from the bottom up. If enough blood is spilled in one area, it will continue to remove the Rust until it reaches the surface, creating capillary channels that connect to deep underground reservoirs, where water has pooled for millennia, to the surface. These small channels result in the formation of water springs.", + "Only a rare few are aware of this phenomenon, typically those keen on spilling blood in the dunes.", + "No existing civilization understands what the Rust truly is or how it functions. These cultures regard the Rust as either a curse on the land or as the physical manifestation of the Will of the Sands (see below). Either way, they make every effort to prevent the red sand from spreading beyond the Wasteland and into their domains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "page": 46, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Will_of_the_Sands.webp" + }, + "title": "An emanation of the Will of the Sands" + }, + "A mysterious presence lingers within the Wasteland. This presence is felt only in regions filled with the red sand and requires several days of exposure before a creature can sense it. Once felt, however, it is a tangible and undeniable sensation\u2014 akin to a perpetual feeling of being watched. Caravaneers have dubbed the ominous presence, the 'Will of the Sands.'", + "The Will is a corruptive force born of the Cataclysm\u2014an insidious, fractured being that thirsts for the blood of the living. Its influence rides on the wind, filling the ears of travelers with disjointed whispers of death and despair. Many who sleep within the Wasteland are haunted by nightmares where they suffocate, buried alive in an endless sea of sand. Animals that remain in the dunes too long are often driven to madness, turning violent and unpredictable.", + "Creatures that perish in the dunes are sometimes raised as undead\u2014their skin flayed to the bone, leaving only a skeleton covered in the cursed Rust. These undead, called 'Rustbone Skeletons', roam the dunes in search of living creatures to slay. Their appearance is usually preceded by ominous whispers floating in the wind, leading some to surmise they are controlled or directed by the Will of the Sands.", + "The true nature of the dark spirit remains unknown, even to the gods. The Aru fear they might have created or awakened something both terrible and uncontrollable. To prevent the spread of this taint into their celestial realms, the Aru closed the gateways into the Duaat, leaving the avatars of several remaining Aru\u2014and all else\u2014behind to face their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powers of the Will", + "entries": [ + "The abilities of the Will of the Sands are intentionally kept vague. It is meant to be an otherworldly force of nature, beyond taming or understanding. It lacks a 'core' or 'mind,' and cannot coherently communicate with mortals. It is a fleeting sentience whose desires produce physical manifestations confined to areas filled with the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control Undead", + "entries": [ + "The Will can exert control over the dead found within the Wasteland, manipulating them to attack living creatures. This influence cannot dominate neither sentient Undead nor those who are already controlled by another force or magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manipulate Wind", + "entries": [ + "The Will can influence the winds, creating sandstorms, forming blowouts, and spreading the red sands beyond the boundaries of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Messages", + "entries": [ + "The Will can produce ominous whispers in the wind and inflict terrifying nightmares on creatures. These messages are always incoherent and invariably related to death or blood." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Will", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands is neither good nor evil. It lacks any sense of self-preservation or true Intelligence. Its essence is too dissociated to communicate or be communicated with. Creatures driven mad by the Wasteland often repeat the phrase 'Ashes and dust,' a mantra that is pervasive in the nightmares it gives to creatures that hear its dark whispers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands aims to spill as much bloods as possible within its territory. It assists those who bring bloodshed while hindering those who try to prevent it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narrative Support", + "entries": [ + "Here are the four main ways by which you can showcase the existence of the Will of the Sands, without directly showcasing its existence:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes have an ever-present, ominous presence", + "entries": [ + "Creatures trying to relax, meditate, or sleep feel as if someone is right there with them, intending to hurt them. This feeling leaves them uncomfortable and paranoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes try to bury its victims", + "entries": [ + "Creatures slowly sink into the sand whenever they remain still. Sleeping creatures often awaken half-buried. Living beings sink faster and deeper in the sand than non-living objects or constructs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes crave blood", + "entries": [ + "Creatures bleed faster when their wounds are submerged in the red sand. It also requires extra effort to pull a bleeding limb out of the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The dunes hide and reveal what they wish", + "entries": [ + "Sometimes a powerful wind blows away the sand to reveal an important secret or a valuable treasure, while other times it creates sandstorms to ward off creatures or to bury objects from sight. These acts are not subtle to the observant." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands can either help or hinder the player characters, all depending on whether the outcome will cause more or less bloodshed. If the characters are hunting enemies or seeking tools to use for killing, they may find the dunes easier to traverse or their objectives easier to find. However, if they are fleeing from pursuers or attempting to save others from doom, they might find the dunes slowing them down, obscuring their escape routes, or clearing the way for their enemies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Rustbone_Skeletons2.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alterations to Life & Magic", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "The Great Wasteland is tainted with a lingering magical poison, a dark legacy of the great Cataclysm unleashed by the Aru millennia ago. While much of this corruptive residue has dissipated over time, some remains potent enough to affect creatures today.", + "The following rules apply for all creatures in the Wasteland. Creatures can avoid these limitations by stepping into an area designated as an 'Oasis', where the Rust is not present and the Will of the Sands holds no power.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Long Rests", + "entry": "While characters can sleep to fend off exhaustion, they cannot gain the benefits of a Long Rest while in the Wasteland. Short rests function as normal. Magic items that normally restore their charges or abilities at dawn now do so only while at an Oasis." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakened Portals and Barriers", + "entry": "Extradimensional portals, like those formed by the {@spell Rope Trick|PHB} spell, and force barriers, such as those created by the {@spell Leomund's Tiny Hut|PHB} spell, last only half their usual duration, up to a maximum of one hour. Magic items with permanent portals or barriers, such as the extradimensional portal found within a {@item Bag of Holding|DMG}, have their effects suspended while in the Wasteland." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Water is Sand", + "entry": "Spells and effects intended to conjure food or drinkable water fail while within the dunes, producing only dust and sand instead. Conjured sustenance brought into the Wasteland functions as normal; but expires after 24 hours." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Persistent Death Saves [Optional]", + "entry": "Failed Death Saving Throws accrued while in the Wasteland persist and do not reset back to 0, even if a character is stabilized or healed. Only by reaching an Oasis, leaving the Wasteland, or by being resurrected from death can a character clear any of their accumulated failed Death Saving Throws." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "page": 47, + "entries": [ + "An Oasis is an area in the Wasteland where the Will of the Sands holds no power, generally because the location is either freed or shielded from the Rust. Sand without Rust retains its traditional yellowish color, and any such location is free from the magical hindrances associated with the Wasteland as described under 'Alterations to Life & Magic'.", + "Typically, though not always, Oases have a spring of pure water. In the Wasteland, water springs can only form in areas free from Rust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Safe-Havens", + "entries": [ + "Oases are special in {@i Sands of Doom} because they are free from the limitations and penalties characters face while traveling through the Wasteland. For instance, characters cannot gain the benefit of a Long Rest while in the Wasteland, unless they do so within the bounds of an Oasis. Undead controlled by the Will of the Sands cannot enter the bounds of an Oasis.", + "Areas that count as an Oasis will have the term 'Oasis' clearly stated, either as part of the location's title or in its description.", + "A location within the Wasteland is only considered an Oasis when it is specifically marked as such, or when it satisfies any of the requirements described below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earth", + "entries": [ + "The location is 200 feet deep, such as within a cave where the red sand cannot penetrate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "It is within 30 feet of a natural water source that cannot or has not sunk into the sand, such as a river or lake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sky", + "entries": [ + "It is more than 500 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Removing an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms or strong winds that bring Rust into an Oasis can eventually destroy it. If enough Rust is blown over a spring, the Rust will cover the water and eventually push it further down into the ground. During this time, the area becomes a dangerous {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}. If the Rust continues to pile up, it will eventually sink the water so deep that the once beautiful spring will become just another stretch of dry land amidst the dunes.", + "Most long-standing Oases in the Wasteland have natural ways to prevent the accumulation of Rust on the water, otherwise they would have disappeared long ago. Some exist within large caves where the wind can't blow, others are protected by large cliffs that shield them from the wind or have animals that inadvertently drink the floating Rust when they consume water from the spring. When no such natural protection is available, a spring can be kept alive by purposefully removing the Rust from it, a task made easier by the fact that Rust always floats to the top of the water.", + "To avoid drinking Rust, caravaneers know to always sink their waterskins below the surface of the water. Drinking too much Rust causes internal bleeding and can be deadly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creating an Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Aside from spilling excessive amounts of blood in a single location, there is currently only one other way to create an Oasis: by burying the still-beating hearts of living creatures. This secret process was discovered by a dryad named Ashae. See '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom14|6|Ashae's Grove}' for more information on this method." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecology of the Wastes", + "page": 48, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/The_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "The Wasteland" + }, + "The Wasteland is a no man's land where the only rule is 'kill or be killed'. Gold has little value when your stomach is empty and your waterskin is dry. The few springs of water hidden throughout the dunes are fiercely defended by their occupants, who are ready to kill anyone who discovers them.", + "During the day, monsters and beasts fight and slaughter each other for territory, their battles echoing across the barren landscape. But as the sun sets and Darkness envelops the Wasteland, even these fearsome creatures cower in fear, for the night belongs to the undead. Rising from the sand, haunting mummies and red-tinted skeletons roam the Wasteland, seeking to slay the living for their blood.", + "In this harsh and unforgiving environment, survival is a constant struggle, and trust is a luxury few can afford. The Wasteland is a place where the strong prey upon the weak, and the only law is the law of the wild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fauna", + "entries": [ + "Packs of beasts such as rhinoceroses, axe beaks, elephants, goats, camels, worgs, and boars sometimes migrate through the dunes in large groups. Whether driven by instinct or as learned behavior, they often know where to find water, and travel from one watering hole to another as they journey across the Wasteland. These packs are large and dangerous, usually avoided by all but the strongest of predators. Occasionally, a member of the herd strays from the pack and wanders aimlessly until it perishes from thirst.", + "With death so plentiful in the Wasteland, scavenging beasts thrive year-round on its spoils. Whether due to packs of animals fighting each other over a spring of water, or some beast collapsing from sheer exhaustion, there are always scavengers nearby to finish the job. Scavengers include animals such as hyenas and vultures, as well as giant centipedes, giant scorpions, and swarms of small insects.", + "Large monstrous predators thrive only when they are able to hunt the migratory herds of beasts that travel across the dunes. Monsters such as ankhegs and bulettes burrow deep to find water and hunt by dragging their prey safely under the sand. The tunnels they create usually collapse relatively quickly, except when found near the mountains\u2014where they form cave systems that become safe havens for small mammals and lizards. Other monsters, such as manticores, kill or wound members of these large bestial herds from a safe distance, before waiting for the rest of the pack to leave in order to devour the isolated victim. Manticores, in particular, obtain all the water they need by drinking the blood of their prey.", + "Many of the Oases in the Wasteland contain fish. The water pushed underground by the Rust forms water tunnels that sometimes connect to large aquifers teeming with aquatic life. When a water spring forms within an Oasis, fish from these aquifers can often find their way to the surface." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flora", + "entries": [ + "Vegetation is scarce, as befits a land with no water. Small shrubs and pitiful grasses grow atop hills and mountains where the Rust is seldom present, but green trees are nothing more than a mythical legend in the Wasteland. The closest thing to a forest are the petrified husks of ancient trees, blackened and devoid of life, standing derelict across the wastes. These charred remains serve only as perches for the vultures that hunger in the region.", + "Some succulents survive in the remote higher reaches of the mountains, but only a precious few store any water. These plants defend their liquid reserves with sharp spines. Because many scavengers of the desert have stomachs capable of digesting virtually anything they eat, the flora of the dunes evolved to rely on spines and stealth as their main defense, rather than bitterness or natural toxins. These plants grow almost exclusively underground, barely extending more than a few inches above the surface, and never bloom any flowers. Some animals, such as desert boars, have developed sensitive noses capable of detecting the scent of these plants, allowing them to dig and eat them. Most herbivores must gather at the Oases of the dune to survive, where plants bloom heartily.", + "Carnivorous plants are not uncommon in the Wasteland. These plants have a single long stem that rises from reservoirs of water deep underground to the surface. Some have bulbous mouths meant to catch insects, while others, such as the famous razorvine, have tentacle-like vines. These vines constrict prey, dragging them under the sand in order to asphyxiate them. The corpse remains entangled beneath the surface as the razorvine slowly feeds on it for months." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Undead", + "entries": [ + "Skeletons covered in Rust obey the Will of the Sands, whose command is always to spill the blood of the living. These skeletons can be of beastfolk, tieflings, humans, beasts of burden, dinosaurs, giants, or any other creature with a skeleton that dies within the red dunes. When not directly commanded, they remain perfectly still\u2014gradually becoming buried by the sand as time passes. These undead don't actively roam the dunes unless traveling towards a specific target. Since the Will of the Sands knows the location of all beings within the Wasteland, encounters with these skeletons are usually ambushes. These skeletons can appear at any time, day or night, at the whims of the Will.", + "Scattered across the endless expanse of the Wasteland are hundreds of thousands of mummies. Once ancient citizens of the Anubian Empire, their protective wards have long vanished, and they have awoken as undead\u2014aimlessly seeking to consume the life-force of the living. Abhorring the sun, they either bury themselves in the sand or hide inside Anubian ruins during the day, emerging to roam the dunes at night. They are the reason why no sane creature dares to travel once the sun comes down. With poor eyesight but keen hearing, these mummies ensure that creatures making noise after sundown quickly learn why the Wasteland is so eerily silent after dark. It is unclear whether the Will of the Sands controls the mummies of the Wasteland. A mummy brought back to life transforms into a {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14|Curse-Bringer}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are elementals too weak to manifest a physical body. They exist as tiny, invisible forces of energy that traverse the dunes, capable only of manipulating the sand around them and communicating in faint whispers. These spirits move constantly, traveling in groups of thousands, endlessly chattering about the sights they witness.", + "Driven by an unquenchable thirst, Sand Spirits are irresistibly drawn to any visible source of water. Whether it's a spring in an Oasis, an open waterskin hanging from a traveler's belt, or even a stream created by a creature urinating in the sand, they will converge upon it. Once a source is detected, the spirits gather in droves, whispering the word \"water\" in Primordial (Terran) over and over again.", + "Unless the water source is blocked, the Sand Spirits will try to drink it by splashing their sand-covered form into the water. Any water touched by the sand starts to disappear as the elemental motes consume it. When the Sand Spirits drink, they become ecstatic and hyperactive, creating bursts of sand that crisscross and swirl throughout the area until the water is depleted or blocked from their reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading Water for Information", + "entries": [ + "Sand Spirits are kind to those who offer them water, willing to converse and answer questions if they are able to understand Primordial (Terran). Generally, these spirits will answer one question per gallon of water they are able to drink. They possess knowledge of everything that occurs within the dunes and always speak the truth, though their responses are limited to two-word sentences. While their knowledge is extensive, they are not omnipresent and only know what they can directly see and hear. For example, they may know of the location of a buried chest but not the details of its contents.", + "A group of Sand Spirits typically needs about 20 gallons of water to feel fully satisfied. If given less, they will persistently chant \"water\" until they either receive the full 20 gallons or {@dice 2d4} hours pass, whichever comes first. Feeding Sand Spirits water late at night can result in them preventing an entire caravan from sleeping, as they will continuously and loudly ask for more until dawn of the next day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drunk Spirits", + "entries": [ + "When Sand Spirits are offered alcohol instead of water, they become drunk and exhibit mischievous and malicious behavior. In this state, they may fill shoes with sand, place sand over the mouths of sleeping creatures, squirt sand into eyes, create small pits in the sand for people to trip into, or fill backpacks with copious amounts of sand. This behavior usually lasts for {@dice 2d4} hours before their drunkenness subsides and they depart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter2/Sand_Spirits.webp" + }, + "title": "Sand Spirits" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Perytons are monstrous, birdlike creatures distinguished by the antlers on their head and the humanoid-like shadows that they cast. While they primarily inhabit the Southspire Mountains, lack of food and overpopulation have forced many to migrate to the Westspire Mountains. The perytons of the Wasteland possess a unique ability to steal the hearts of creatures without killing them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heart Stealers", + "entries": [ + "A peryton's cursed talon has the ability to snatch a humanoid creature's heart with a single, precise touch. This occurs when its claw makes direct contact with the chest of an unconscious creature. Upon such contact, there is a small explosion of bone and flesh, as the heart is magically extracted and affixed to the peryton's claw, leaving a perfectly hollow cavity in the victim's torso. The removed heart remains fresh and continues to beat as long as it is in physical contact with the peryton, and it can persist for up to 1 hour after being separated from the monstrosity.", + "Stealing a creature's heart does not deal extra damage to them, nor does it confer any penalty beyond those described below in this entry." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Unless the victim was slain by other means during the battle, the loss of its heart to a peryton does not result in death. The victim is able to behave as normal after the incident, capable of eating, sleeping, and of taking any action it normally could take. However, it quickly develops a profound emotional numbness and an inability to experience joy, love, sorrow, or rage, instead feeling a strong growing detachment from the world around them.", + "Every 24 hours, the victim must succeed on a {@dc 5} Charisma saving throw or begin to experience suicidal ideation. A creature with suicidal thoughts makes all ability checks and saving throws with Disadvantage. Each time the Charisma saving throw is successful, the DC cumulatively increases by 5. After three failed saves, or a single failure by 10 or more, the victim is driven to attempt suicide by whatever means it can. If physically prevented from ending its own life, the creature becomes {@condition Incapacitated} until it perceives an opportunity to fulfill its compulsion to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Filling the Cavity", + "entries": [ + "If a still-beating heart is placed upon the hollow cavity of a heartless, whether it is the victim's original heart or another's, the organ will seamlessly integrate with the body and restore the victim to their former self. The previously open wound then closes magically, leaving only a large scar in its place. The newly restored creature will no longer experience emotional numbness or feel compelled to end its life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Settlements", + "page": 50, + "entries": [ + "There are no large settlements in the Wasteland due to the lack of sustainable sources of food and water. Large tribes may temporarily occupy Anubian ruins, but will inevitably find the region too hostile and be forced to leave.", + "Small settlements can thrive if centered around an Oasis, which\u2014depending on its size\u2014can support 30 to 100 people. These settlements survive by farming along the perimeter of the Oasis, as well as through the hunting of monsters. With herds of animals being too scarce to be a reliable source of sustenance, the consumption of monster meat is necessary to survive. Some, however, are fortunate enough to have abundant fish in their springs which they can fish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila comprises hundreds of different clans, all of whom pledged fealty to King Balorog. Those who refused were executed or hunted down, often forced to flee into the Wasteland to escape. The small orc settlements found within the dunes are those that managed to survive, usually by findind an Oasis large enough to sustain them and their dinosaurs. These orcs are generally hostile to other orcs, as well as to ogres and giants, believing them all to be spies from O'grila. However, they remain neutral toward other species and are usually open to trade and barter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humans", + "entries": [ + "For centuries, the northern human kingdoms sentenced their criminals to death by exile, transporting and leaving them in the Wasteland to die. Some of these outcasts are able to band together in order to survive. At best, these groups\u2014 made up largely of bandits and murderers\u2014ambush travelers and caravans to steal their supplies and any valuables they might carry. At worst, the criminals track their targets back to their settlements, attacking and killing everyone there in the dark of night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "Lizardfolk tribes dwell in underground cave systems, generally carved out by ankhegs or bulettes long ago. These tunnels reach water aquifers at their lowest levels which allows the lizardfolk to cultivate mushrooms and edible moss through the use of extensive underground farms. They also breed various giant insects in order to use them as mounts, beasts of burden, and even food.", + "These lizardfolk usually avoid contact with creatures from the surface, and many in these tribes even spend their entire lives without ever seeing the light of day. The most populous tribes navigate from one cave system to the next through underground rivers that connect to different parts of the Wasteland." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati", + "entries": [ + "The two largest Kirati settlements in the Wasteland are Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}) and Kunaten Keep (see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|4|Kunaten Keep},'). While other Kirati settlements exist, they intentionally choose to remain hidden, each with their own specific reasons for their isolation. Some view the veneration of the infernal by the rest of the Kirati as abhorrent, others are fugitives\u2014murderers and thieves on the run\u2014and others simply desire a quiet, peaceful life away from society." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "Large groups of beastfolk resembling boars, known as 'Swine,' inhabit the large patches of thornweald in the dunes. These creatures excel at traversing and constructing warrens within the wild, thorny roots. Due to the shifting nature of these roots and their skill at hiding their tracks, the size and number of their settlements remain largely unknown. They are seldom seen outside a thornweald. See for information on the patches of {@adventure Thornweald|SandsOfDoom14|6|Thornweald} in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Traversing the Wastes", + "page": 51, + "entries": [ + "In their pursuit of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, the characters must brave the vast and unforgiving Wasteland. This section provides the mechanics and rules needed to manage the treacherous journeys that lie ahead of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temperature", + "page": 51, + "entries": [ + "Temperatures in the Wasteland exhibit dramatic fluctuations, soaring to scorching highs during the day and plummeting to freezing lows throughout the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Day", + "entries": [ + "Lacking any form of vegetation to absorb the sunlight, the heat is instead absorbed by the earth and the sand. This increases the temperature of the ground. Moreover, the sand reflects the sun's rays directly upwards, causing travelers to experience the heat of the sun from above and below. Daytime temperatures typically range between 90°F (32°C) to 110°F (43°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Armor in the Heat", + "entries": [ + "Characters wearing Medium or Heavy armor during overland travel across the Wasteland during the day must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of the day's journey. On a failure, they gain one level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}. Creatures with Resistance or Immunity to Fire do not need to make this Constitution saving throw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "During the Night", + "entries": [ + "Due to the absence of moisture, the heat of the desert dissipates quickly once the sun sets. This causes the temperatures to drop dramatically. Temperatures at night average around 20°F (-7°C).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sleeping in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "Characters who are unprepared for the low temperatures at night risk hypothermia and possibly death. Locals know to carry heavy blankets or thick sleeping bags during their journeys." + ] + }, + "To avoid the dangers of hypothermia while sleeping in the Wasteland, characters need at least two of the following three essentials:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "A tent or lean-to in order to shield against the winds.", + "A sleeping bag or cold-weather clothing to keep warm.", + "A campfire or a similar source of heat." + ] + }, + "If a creature has only one of these necessities while at night (8pm to 5am), it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of every hour. On a failed save, the creature suffers one level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}. If the creature lacks all three necessities, the DC increases by 5. Additionally, if the creature is wet, the saving throws are made with Disadvantage.", + "As the morning sun rises and the desert warms, any creature that survives the night loses all but one of the levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} gained as a result of the cold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling at night", + "entries": [ + "Apply the same rules for characters trying to sleep at night to those traveling through the desert while the sun is down. However, while on the move, only one of the three essentials is required. If a character lacks even this single requirement, it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydration", + "page": 51, + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} introduces two new conditions: 'Dehydrated' and 'Heatstroke'. Characters risk acquiring these conditions if they fail to drink sufficient water while traversing the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its Speed reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its Speed while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Transporting Supplies", + "page": 51, + "entries": [ + "In the Wasteland, water is more precious than gold. While food can be hunted, even from monsters or giant insects if needed, water is but a fleeting hope amid the endless dunes.", + "Caravans meticulously plan their routes to ensure they never travel more than five days without encountering an Oasis. Bandits frequently ambush and massacre travelers to seize their water, and entire settlements have vanished after exhausting all of their reserves. Without water, survival in the Wasteland is impossible.", + "Second only to water, the next most important resource are the beasts of burden that carry it. Water is heavy and requires dedicated creatures to transport them. The lives of these haulers are, in a way, more valuable than that of any other member of the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies Needed", + "entries": [ + "Each creature requires food and water to survive. The amount of food and water that a creature needs per day costs {@b 1 Gold Piece} and weighs approximately {@b 20 pounds}. Most of the cost and weight is due to the water, which must be transported in barrels, making it costly and heavy.", + "A creature used exclusively as a beast of burden is referred to as a 'hauler.' A typical hauler, such as a horse or camel, can carry about 500 pounds of supplies. This means a single hauler can transport approximately 20 days' worth of supplies for one creature, or 10 days' worth of supplies for two creatures, and so on. You do not need to account for the cost or weight of the supplies the hauler needs or consumes.", + "A hauler has the {@condition Incapacitated} condition and cannot serve as a mount while carrying supplies. Non-traditional creatures, such as ogres, can also be used as haulers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Cost", + "entries": [ + "A standard animal hauler\u2014such as a {@creature Camel|MM} or {@creature Draft Horse|MM|Horse}\u2014can be purchased for 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking Supplies", + "page": 52, + "entries": [ + "Rather than tracking specific quantities of supplies, like pounds of food and gallons of water, track the number of days' worth of supplies the group needs or has. When preparing for an expedition into the Wasteland, the group must first estimate how many days' worth of supplies they will require. For example, if they estimate their journey will take 4 days to reach their objective and another 4 days to return, they should purchase at least 8 days' worth of supplies. Once they determine this, they must then figure out the cost to buy it and the number of animals to carry it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Number and Cost of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "To calculate the number and cost of supplies, multiply the number of creatures in the group by the number of days they need supplies for. The result is both the number of supplies and the cost to purchase them.", + "For instance, if a group of 5 characters needs supplies for 8 days, they will have to purchase 40 units of traveling supplies (5x8 = 40). Since each unit of supplies costs 1 Gold Piece, that means they must spend 40 Gold Pieces to obtain them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calculating Number of Haulers", + "entries": [ + "By default, a hauler can carry 20 days' worth of supplies. As such, to determine the number of haulers needed, divide the total number of supplies you have or need by 20.", + "If a caravan requires a total of 40 units worth of traveling supplies for their journey, that means they will require 2 haulers to transport it (40 / 20 = 2)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Travel Supplies Table", + "entries": [ + "To avoid doing any math, refer to the Travel Supplies table below. The table indicates the number of supplies a group needs based on the number of creatures there are (Y axis) and the number of days they need supplies for (X axis). By aligning the correct row and column, you can find the total number of supplies needed, which also equals the cost in Gold Pieces to purchase those supplies.", + "The colors highlighted on the {@table Travel Supplies|SandsOfDoom14} table indicate how many haulers the group will need to transport that many supplies. Each color corresponds to a specific number of haulers, which you can find by referencing the {@table Number of Haulers|SandsOfDoom14} table.", + "As an example, let's say a group of four characters and three NPCs plan a long journey across the Wasteland, which they estimate will take 6 days to complete. To be safe, they want to purchase 9 days' worth of supplies to have a few extra days. By looking at the Number of Creatures row for 7 creatures and the Days of Travel column for 9 days, they can see they will need 63 units of supplies, costing 63 Gold Pieces. The grid is highlighted in blue, indicating they will need 4 haulers to carry that many supplies. However, by studying the graph, they might notice that if they purchase supplies for 8 days rather than 9, they would pay 56 Gold Pieces and need one less hauler. Since they prefer protecting three haulers rather than four, they decide to reduce the number of days they have supplies for by one day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Number of Haulers table", + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@color Red|ec6559}", + "1" + ], + [ + "{@color Orange|eaaa6d}", + "2" + ], + [ + "{@color Green|a6914d}", + "3" + ], + [ + "{@color Blue|acc2e5}", + "4" + ], + [ + "{@color Purple|9f94c7}", + "5" + ], + [ + "{@color Magenta|e87cae}", + "6" + ], + [ + "{@color Yellow|e4d068}", + "7+" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Travel Supplies Table", + "colLabelRows": [ + [ + "", + { + "type": "cellHeader", + "width": 12, + "entry": "Days of Travel", + "style": "th-skewer" + } + ], + [ + "Number of Creatures", + "1", + "2", + "3", + "4", + "5", + "6", + "7", + "8", + "9", + "10", + "11", + "12" + ] + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-left", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "3", + "3", + "6", + "9", + "{@color 12|ec6559}", + "{@color 15|ec6559}", + "{@color 18|ec6559}", + "{@color 21|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 27|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 33|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}" + ], + [ + "4", + "4", + "8", + "12", + "{@color 16|ec6559}", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "5", + "5", + "10", + "15", + "{@color 20|ec6559}", + "{@color 25|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}" + ], + [ + "6", + "6", + "12", + "18", + "{@color 24|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 30|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}" + ], + [ + "7", + "7", + "14", + "21", + "{@color 28|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 35|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 42|a6914d}", + "{@color 49|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 63|acc2e5}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "8", + "8", + "16", + "24", + "{@color 32|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 56|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}" + ], + [ + "9", + "9", + "18", + "27", + "{@color 36|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 45|a6914d}", + "{@color 54|a6914d}", + "{@color 64|acc2e5}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 81|9f94c7}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "10", + "10", + "20", + "30", + "{@color 40|eaaa6d}", + "{@color 50|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 70|acc2e5}", + "{@color 80|acc2e5}", + "{@color 90|9f94c7}", + "{@color 100|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}" + ], + [ + "11", + "11", + "22", + "33", + "{@color 44|a6914d}", + "{@color 55|a6914d}", + "{@color 66|acc2e5}", + "{@color 77|acc2e5}", + "{@color 88|9f94c7}", + "{@color 99|9f94c7}", + "{@color 110|e87cae}", + "{@color 121|e4d068}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}" + ], + [ + "12", + "12", + "24", + "36", + "{@color 48|a6914d}", + "{@color 60|a6914d}", + "{@color 72|acc2e5}", + "{@color 84|9f94c7}", + "{@color 96|9f94c7}", + "{@color 108|e87cae}", + "{@color 120|e87cae}", + "{@color 132|e4d068}", + "{@color 144|e4d068}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keep Count of Supplies", + "entries": [ + "For every day spent in the Wasteland, reduce the party's units of supplies by the number of creatures in the caravan. For instance, if the party has six creatures in the group, they will use 6 units of supplies each day they travel.", + "Keeping track of how many units of supplies the party has is important. With this number, you can easily consult the Travel Supplies table to determine how many creatures the supplies can support and for how long. This is particularly valuable in scenarios where the characters might lose a hauler or one or more NPCs, as you may need to quickly recalculate how long they can travel for." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adjudicating Supplies", + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of special rules that can modify the amount of supplies the group will need, based on the group's composition or the type of magic they have available.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Special Magic", + "entry": "There are many spells and effects that can help a group carry supplies, reducing or even eliminating the need for haulers. Each spell or effect able to carry 500 pounds of weight eliminates the need for one hauler. For example, spells such as {@spell Tenser's Floating Disk|PHB} and magical items like {@item Bag of Holding|DMG|Bags of Holding} can each eliminate the need for one hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hauler Sizes", + "entry": "A Huge-sized creature, such as a {@creature Triceratops|MM}, counts as two haulers when used as a beast of burden. A Medium-sized creature counts as half a hauler." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "NPC Sizes", + "entry": "Large-sized characters or NPCs count as four creatures for calculating the number of supplies they need. Huge-sized characters or NPCs count as eight. Small-sized creatures count as one creature, while Tiny-sized creatures do not need to be included in the calculation." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Food or Water Requirement", + "entry": "When determining whether a creature needs to be counted when calculating supplies, what is important is whether the creature requires water or not. Any creature that needs water must be included in the calculations, even if they do not need food. The exceptions are haulers, which are never counted in these calculations." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Using Rations", + "entry": "If the characters have ready access to a water source\u2014like an Oasis\u2014they can freely turn any number of rations in their inventory into an equal number of Traveling Supply units." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Intent for Managing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, survival in the Wasteland isn't about micromanaging supplies; it's about knowing how many days you can survive for and using that time wisely. Tension arises from the choices you make based on your available supplies, as well as the level of risk you are willing to place on your beasts of burden. The emphasis is on protecting and caring for these animals. Losing a camel in the middle of the Wasteland can be fatal, and once players understand this, it creates great potential for both roleplay and combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Pace", + "page": 53, + "entries": [ + "Traveling through the Wasteland is slow and tiresome. Unlike ground or stone where steps are predictable and steady, dunes are uneven and travelers sink several inches down the sand with each step they take. This slows down the pace and requires extra effort to traverse. The dunes are also filled with sand hills or 'waves' which creatures must climb up and down as they travel. As a result, when determining travel distances for the day, creatures move at {@b half} their normal travel speeds when traversing the wastes.", + "Consult the {@table Wasteland Travel Pace|SandsOfDoom14} table to determine the distance characters can cover in 8 hours of travel in the dunes. The table also indicates how many hexes the characters can cover when running {@i Sands of Doom} using the gridded version of the {@adventure map of Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|17}", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling with Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "A traveling caravan moves only as fast as its slowest member. If any creature in the party has at least three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, the group's travel distance is further reduced by half." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Whenever the book mentions the time it takes for the party to arrive at a location in the Wasteland, {@i Sands of Doom} assumes the characters are traveling at a fast pace.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Travel Pace", + "colLabels": [ + "Pace", + "Distance", + "Grid", + "Effect" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-5" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "Fast", + "16 miles", + "8 hexes", + "-5 penalty to passive Wisdom (Perception) scores" + ], + [ + "Normal", + "12 miles", + "6 hexes", + "\u2014" + ], + [ + "Slow", + "8 miles", + "4 hexes", + "Able to use stealth" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Camels on the Dunes", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati prefer to traverse the dunes atop camels, which are superbly adapted to the unforgiving climate. Here are the reasons why camels are so popular in Kirat:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Camels store fat in their humps, enabling them to endure months without food.", + "Camels can survive for up to two weeks without drinking any water.", + "To handle sparse vegetation, camels extract more nutrients from their food by using multiple stomachs; and by regurgitating, re-chewing, and swallowing their meals multiple times.", + "The camels' highly calloused toes protect them from the hot ground. These also spread wide when they step, preventing them from sinking into the sand.", + "Camels have specialized eye membranes that shield them against sand particles in the air, and their thick eyelashes can brush away any lingering grit on their eyes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + "The dunes east of Al'Kirat have always been cloaked in mystery, teeming with ancient ruins, untold treasures, and lurking dangers. For years, the Kirati have kept a tight grip on these lands, granting access only to select guilds and organizations, allowing a privileged few to uncover its secrets and claim its riches. Meanwhile, outsiders were forced to stand by, barred by the strict regulations that kept the desert beyond their reach.", + "This has now changed. With help from the orcs of O'grila, the Kirati have uncovered the largest Anubian ruin ever found: a Great Pyramid. Exploring it, cleansing its undead infestation, and claiming its treasures will be a massive task. To meet this challenge, Al'Kirat has opened its gates to outsiders, inviting anyone with the expertise to contribute to this grand endeavor.", + "Adventurers, mercenaries, tradesfolk, artisans, cartographers, smiths, and a host of other entrepreneurs have converged on Kirat, eager to join the expedition. These individuals are gathering at Kunaten Keep, a fortified settlement deep within the Wasteland. When the time comes to begin, all who have assembled at Kunaten will embark on the journey to the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is set in and around the bustling merchant city of Al'Kirat. To properly run this chapter, it is important that you first read {@adventure Chapter 1: The City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1} to become acquainted with the city, as the party will be traveling through it and interacting with its citizens. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|2} provides information on the badlands surrounding the city and the Great Wasteland to its east. You should be well-prepared with knowledge of the region's history and its inhabitants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Character Assumption", + "page": 54, + "entries": [ + "The player characters join the last caravan leaving the badlands of Kirat, embarking on the perilous trek through the Wasteland towards Kunaten Keep. The caravan assembled a few miles south of Al'Kirat, welcoming migrants, Kirati, beastfolk, and anyone else willing to make the journey. The story of Sands of Doom begins at the fifth hour on the first day of the journey.", + "Sands of Doom presumes that the player characters have some reason, desire, or motivation to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. Whether they're chasing wealth, driven by a true explorer's spirit to uncover the unknown, or simply feel the pull of fate drawing them there, the specifics aren't as important as the fact that they're eager or compelled to be part of the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is structured into three parts, with the first designed for 1st-level characters, the second for 2nd-level characters, and the third for 3rd-level characters.", + "In {@adventure Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction|SandsOfDoom14|3|Part 1: Abduction}, the characters join a caravan bound for Kunaten Keep. During the journey, the caravan is ambushed by undead. Amid the chaos, a shadowy cabal of cultists kidnap several members. The characters track the cultists to their encampment, free the abducted victims, and learn more about the cult's intentions. With the caravan in shambles and too many injured to continue, the convoy retreats to Al'Kirat, abandoning their trek to Kunaten Keep.", + "In {@adventure Part 2: Search for Clues|SandsOfDoom14|3|Part 2: Search}, the characters meet the Sultana of Al'Kirat, who offers them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel, to continue their journey to Kunaten Keep. However, in exchange for this favor, she tasks them with finding {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, a professor vital to the expedition who was kidnapped by the cultists. The characters delve into the streets of Al'Kirat, and by pursuing several leads, they uncover the location of the cultist base.", + "In {@adventure Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold|SandsOfDoom14|3|Part 3: Rescue}, the characters cross the Wasteland to reach the cultists' headquarters. Within, they discover the temple of an ancient demigod and confront {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, the cultists' enigmatic leader. They rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} and return him safely to Al'Kirat. The Sultana rewards their efforts and grants them passage aboard the Skylark, a flying vessel that transports them over the Wasteland to Kunaten Keep, where they are able to join the expedition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand is intended for characters starting at 1st level, with the assumption that they will reach 4th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 2nd level at the end of Part 1: Rumbold's Abduction, upon entering the city of Al'Kirat for the first time. They reach 3rd level at the end of Part 2: Search for Clues, after investigating two of the three available leads. Finally, they attain 4th level upon completing Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold, after successfully returning the professor to the safety of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the experience gained from defeating monsters, characters also gain experience for completing the following tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@b Part 1:} Saving the kidnapped prisoners: {@b 100 XP}", + "{@b Part 2:} Each lead the characters complete: {@b 100 XP}", + "{@b Part 3:} Rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 500 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Prophecy - She Who Heralds the Future", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "For the past two thousand years, one of the Aru\u2014a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} known as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} \u2014has been secretly steering the course of history in the Torn Lands. Gifted with the ability to see into every possible future, she possesses unparalleled insight into the endless permutations each action could cause, allowing her to manipulate events toward a precise and carefully crafted future of her choosing.", + "No one knows the ultimate goal of Prophecy's Grand Design. However, her current focus is the true death of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the ancient Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who slumbers in a state between life and death beneath the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4|Running This Chapter}. More importantly, she seeks to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, a potent relic with seemingly limitless life-giving power, which the Pharaoh wears as a necklace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "page": 55, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} shapes the future by seeking out those most vulnerable to her will, reaching out to them through their dreams. At times, she offers them power, wealth, or a greater purpose; other times, she simply whispers commands, already knowing they will obey. These pawns, who have numbered in the thousands over various eras, carry out her cryptic instructions, blindly working toward a shared but mysterious objective. Few ever realize the true scope of their actions or who they were truly working for.", + "In preparation for the expedition forming at Kunaten Keep, located far across the Wasteland, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has been whispering instructions to select individuals in Kirat. Her instructions have primarily focused on the excavation of several Anubian ruins found within the Dustwind Buttes, a vast canyon east of Al'Kirat. These ruins have largely been shrines dedicated to an ancient serpentine god, and with no other context for their task, those hearing Prophecy's whispers have come to believe the voice in their dreams to be that of a powerful but imprisoned snake-like deity seeking freedom. As a result, they have begun calling the mysterious voice the Coiled Whisper.", + "Because tieflings worship Asmodeus, the orcs serve the Silent Snake, and the Minotaurs revere the earth spirits, these groups are less likely to follow a faceless voice. In contrast, kenku, lizardfolk, humans, harpies, worgs, and others without a deity to call their own, long for any divine affection. These cultists believe they are working to raise a god of their own, who will finally offer them the love and guidance they've been denied.", + "In truth, this serpentine god does indeed exist, but she is a foul being known as Aku'Tal\u2014a harbinger of chaos and an enemy of the Aru. While it may initially appear that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and those under her sway are aiding the dangerous return of this god, the sphinx is actually orchestrating events to lead the characters to Aku'Tal's hidden temple, in order to ensure they are positioned at the right place and time to vanquish the deity once and for all.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Orc Viewpoint", + "entries": [ + "The orcs of O'grila revere a colossal feathered serpent that flies above the highest plateau of their homeland. They call this being 'The Silent Serpent' because it never communicates with its followers. An orc who hears the Coiled Whisper in their sleep would likely dismiss it as the influence of a demonic spirit, not their beloved deity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpents", + "entries": [ + "The true minions of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} are gargoyles\u2014rare, ancient beings of stone\u2014who have spent millennia working to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} and her divine siblings. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} leads the efforts to restore the demigod from a hidden complex dedicated to the deity, concealed deep within the Dustwind Buttes\u2014The Temple of Aku'Tal.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} has realized that one of the Aru is manipulating mortals in the region to thwart his plans. Yet, the contradictory actions of these mortals leave him puzzled\u2014some appear to further his cause, while others undermine it. To reconcile this, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} has come to believe that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} herself may also be manipulating some of these mortals, and that he is now entangled in a divine war where the allegiance of any pawn could switch from one moment to the next." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Player Characters", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "Among the infinite futures {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has glimpsed, one stands above the rest\u2014one where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} falls during his siege of Al'Kirat. In nearly every version of this future, the player characters are central to its success. Together, they forge a powerful bond, journey across Kirat to reclaim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} at the heart of the city. Seeing this path as the most promising, Prophecy has set her will upon ensuring this future comes to pass.", + "Before Sands of Doom even begins, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has already been working behind the scenes, subtly manipulating events to groom the characters into capable warriors. Through trials and challenges woven into their lives, she has tested their resolve, and for those not native to this land, she has ensured their journey here. And now, from this point forward, she will manipulate circumstances to position them exactly where they need to be, setting in motion the chain of events that will transform them into the heroes she needs them to be in order to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} when the time comes.", + "Despite the great accuracy of her visions, and her considerable magical resources, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} cannot flawlessly replicate the exact actions needed to produce the outcomes she requires. Therefore, she must often settle for the closest approximation, concentrating on actions most likely to lead to her desired outcome while eliminating variables most likely to trigger an undesired deviation.", + "Should the characters stray too far toward these ill-fated outcomes she wishes to avoid, to the point where their deaths might be the most optimal course of action, they may unknowingly turn {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} into a dangerous enemy. To reflect how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} perceives the characters' actions and whether she approves of them, the Paths of Fate was created." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "Throughout Chapters 3, 4, and 5, certain major decisions made by the characters will contribute points to one of three paths: the Path of [Devotion], the Path of [Benevolence], or the Path of [Erudition]. These paths embody the three most probable futures foreseen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Whenever the characters can make a choice that awards a point toward one of these paths, the path option will be marked in bold text, like this: {@b [Devotion]}. When the group makes a choice that is marked in this way, record a point for the chosen path and keep track of the total, as these points will be used later.", + "A full explanation of these paths is provided at the end of Chapter 5. For now, here is a general overview of what each path symbolizes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "Choices that fall under this path are those most likely to lead toward Prophecy's desired future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} places great trust in these characters and actively strives to guide them further along this path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path may lead toward her desired future but come with complications and divergences that are challenging to address. While {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} trusts these characters, she refrains from entrusting them with the most critical aspects of her plan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Choices in this path are the least likely to lead to Prophecy's desired future. In many variations of this future, the characters become her enemies. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} distrusts these characters and seeks to dissuade them from pursuing this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Prophetic Dream", + "page": 56, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has foreseen that each of the player characters will play a significant role in the events of Sands of Doom. To better understand them and assess their worth, she seeks to communicate with them early in their lives.", + "At some point in each character's life, but before the events of this chapter take place, the sphinx contacts them through the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell to ask of them a question.", + "Each dream is unique to the individual who experiences it, but the question asked is always the same: \"{@i Do you believe in fate?}\" All dreams share a haunting, otherworldly tone, and always with a female presence posing the question.", + "Let each player answer the question on behalf of their character. While players can respond in any manner they wish, the sphinx ultimately categorizes their answers into one of three options: \"yes\", \"no\", or \"chaos\". A \"yes\" includes those who believe everything happens for a reason, in chosen ones, or in some form of karma or balance-maintaining force. A \"no\" includes those who believe people create their own destiny, that the future is not set in stone, that willpower can overcome any obstacle, or those who believe in luck. If a character is indifferent or agnostic to the question, refuses to answer, remains non-committal, or gives an unclear response, it is counted as \"chaos\".", + "{@b [Devotion]} gains a point if \"Yes\" receives the most answers within the party, {@b [Benevolence]} gains a point if \"No\" receives the most answers, and {@b [Erudition]} gains a point if \"chaos\" receives the most answers. In the case of a tie, each of the highest-scoring answers earns a point." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Abduction", + "page": 57, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters find themselves in the company of a caravan making its way across the Wasteland, bound for Kunaten Keep. Alongside them travel laborers, archaeologists, mercenaries, craftsmen, merchants, and a diverse array of fortune-seekers\u2014all looking to make their future at the Great Pyramid.", + "The caravan is made up of roughly 100 people and 35 haulers, including both horses and camels. Most of the caravaneers would easily lose their way without guidance, so they follow a group of experienced guides at the front, with the rest trailing behind in single file. As a result, the caravan stretches out far, spanning nearly 800 feet from front to back.", + "The adventure begins after the caravan has spent five hours crossing into the Wasteland on the very first day of their journey. It is here, just as they begin to settle into their trek, that the caravan is ambushed by undead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Regional_map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Caravan Ambush", + "page": 57, + "entries": [ + "Through her foresight, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} already knew the caravan would be ambushed by undead and has instructed her cultists to use the opportunity to kidnap the famous archaeologist {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. With only a vague description of their target, the cultists begin capturing any tiefling resembling him. They plan to rely on {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} to identify the true professor once he is in custody.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Rumbold?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is one of the few scholars in Kirat capable of accurately translating Anubian hieroglyphics. While the cultists do not fully understand why they've been ordered to kidnap him, they assume that deciphering the ancient symbols must be an important component to the ritual that will free the Serpent God." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Adventure", + "page": 57, + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to start the adventure, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have joined one of the final caravans bound for Kunaten Keep, where the expedition is gathering before it sets out towards the Pyramid. The journey requires crossing the Great Wasteland, a cursed expanse of endless dunes. After just five hours, the toll is already apparent. Sand clings to your every step, the sun beats down painfully, and the grating groans of camels echo around you. Worst of all is the suffocating sense of dread that lingers in the air\u2014a feeling said to plague all who cross these forsaken sands." + ] + }, + "Invite the players to describe their characters, what they are doing, and how they are handling the journey alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Begins", + "entries": [ + "Once you're prepared to trigger the undead ambush, read the following aloud:" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The wind blows and a faint whisper seems to drift alongside it, too soft to make out. Suddenly, horses shriek, and chaos erupts. Arrows rain down as screaming merchants scramble for cover. A voice shouts, \"{@i Undead found us!}\" as crimson skeletons, armed with scimitars and bows, burst from the sands, attacking the caravan with alarming speed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambush Site", + "entries": [ + "Six {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons} emerge near the characters, seeking to spill the blood of both caravaneer and beasts of burden alike. Without the characters' aid, the merchants here will likely perish. Two {@creature Guard|MM|Guards} in the vicinity gather their courage and step forward to fight beside the characters.", + "At the start of the second round of combat, two kenku {@creature Cultist|MM|Cultists} skulk in, searching the caravan for someone resembling {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. They find an older, heavyset tiefling who vaguely matches the description, causing them to signal a {@creature Harpy|MM} perched nearby. The harpy swoops down, grabs the tiefling in her talons, and flies north as the man screams for help.", + "All the caravaneers, including the tiefling who is abducted, use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners} and are too terrified to fight. The haulers ({@creature Draft Horse|MM|Horses} or {@creature Camel|MM|Camels}) are too over-encumbered with supplies to run or participate in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Ambush Site' battlemap for this encounter. The characters are positioned near a convoy of four groups, each made up of four commoners accompanied by a camel or a sled. These groups of civilians and animals are marked with 'C' on the map. The skeletons emerge from the spots labeled 'S.' The cultists appear from the areas marked 'K', while the harpy swoops down from the point labeled 'H' and tries to flee by flying north." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting the guards, add an additional {@creature Skeleton|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists do not fight. If attacked, they disengage and focus on completing their mission before making their escape. On the round they appear, they quickly locate a tiefling to abduct and signal the harpy. The following round, they attempt to escape the way they came.", + "The harpy does not fight either. Her sole focus is to descend, grapple the tiefling, and fly away.", + "At the start of each skeleton's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. If the result is 1 or 2, the skeleton targets the nearest civilian or animal and tries to kill them. If the result is 3 or 4, it attacks either a guard or one of the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c31" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Ambush_Site_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ambush Site (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c31" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "page": 58, + "entries": [ + "The attack on the grander caravan is devastating. Dozens are injured, several are dead, many animals are too wounded to haul cargo, barrels of water have spilled, and worst of all, several caravaneers have been abducted. For now, the caravan is forced to halt in order to assess the dead, aid the wounded, and plan the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "During the encounter, the characters might capture one or more cultists, such as the kenku or the harpy. However, interrogating them is difficult, as the cultists only know precisely what they've been told in their dreams. They have no understanding of the context surrounding their actions, nor are they aware of the greater goals behind what they are ordered to do.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 10} Charisma check (Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation) to persuade the cultist to share what they know.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Known Information", + "entries": [ + "A cultist willing to reveal information shares the following details:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "They are followers of the Coiled Whisper, a group guided by prophetic visions that all of their members receive. These visions manifest in dreams in the form of a female voice that whispers their instructions. They believe the voice they hear is that of a great serpentine goddess who can see the future and longs for freedom. Influenced by stories of Asmodeus, the Silent Serpent, and the Aru revered by the Anubians, these members hold the belief that all gods within the Torn Lands are benevolent, and they wish to assist it.", + "Their current target was a portly, elderly tiefling named {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. The whispers claim only he can interpret the words of the 'Old Gods,' which are needed for some sacred ritual. The cultists here are uncertain if others succeeded in their mission.", + "They have been planning the ambush for the past few weeks from an Anubian ruin located nearby. If forced or persuaded to, the cultists can guide the characters there (see 'Coiled Whisper Encampment')." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Kallista", + "page": 58, + "entries": [ + "A short time after the skeletons are defeated, a tall, rugged tiefling clad in light furs rides in from the front of the caravan, leading a band of Kirati soldiers mounted on camels. All the soldiers bear varying degrees of injuries. The tiefling is {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, a renowned adventurer and one of the guides leading the caravan.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} had just finished rallying some of the mercenaries paid to protect the caravan and sought to ride along the long convoy to fight any remaining undead, but when she reaches the rear and discovers the characters have already done her work for her, she is both surprised and relieved. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} orders the soldiers to spread and assist as needed, before she herself approaches the characters. Recognizing their skill, she introduces herself and requests a report on the attack.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is experienced with the common undead attacks of the Wasteland, but is unsettled by the appearance of suspicious individuals attacking alongside them. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} urges the characters to rest while she consults with the leaders of the caravan on the next course of action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Introductions", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} and the caravaneers deliberate on their next course of action, take this opportunity to let the characters talk amongst themselves and introduce each other. Encourage them to take their time roleplaying as they rest. Meanwhile, you may choose to have NPCs come forward to thank them for saving their lives, or to invite them to help wrap the bodies of the dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have finished roleplaying or when you're ready to advance the story, grant them the benefits of a Short Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} (CG female tiefling) is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} uses the statistics of a {@creature Berserker|MM} with a few changes: she has Resistance to Fire, proficiency in {@skill Athletics} (+5), has Expertise in both {@skill Nature} (+3) and {@skill Survival} (+4), and speaks Common, Infernal, and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} carries a {@item Greataxe|PHB} named {@item Sear|SandsOfDoom14}, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@damage 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return of Kallista", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} eventually returns in search for the characters. If the characters have already set out on their own to rescue the abducted, she learns this from the caravaneers and quickly follows after them.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} informs the characters that at least five caravaneers have been reported missing. Witnesses claim to have seen harpies carrying some of them off during the chaos. Among the missing is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, a famous archaeologist whose knowledge of Anubian hieroglyphics is believed to be vital to the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Tracking the Kidnappers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is organizing a rescue party to track the culprits, confront them, and free the abducted.", + "Although she has no gold to offer at the moment, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} guarantees the characters an equal share of whatever spoils are found at the brigands' camp." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Accept", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accept, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} hands them two {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing} and starts by making her way north, stating that all witnesses reported the victims were taken in that direction, and starts her tracking them from there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deny", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose not to assist {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, she successfully tracks the cultists to their encampment on her own, but without the Strength to challenge them, she returns later empty-handed. In this scenario, skip the 'Saving the Prisoners' section and move ahead to 'Return to Al'Kirat'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Saving the Prisoners", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "The victims have been taken to a set of Anubian ruins north of the caravan, by the southern edge of the Dustwind Buttes. The ruins are roughly an hour away on foot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Canyons", + "page": 59, + "entries": [ + "The characters must follow the cultists' trail back to their base. Although they try to cover their tracks, footprints are hard to hide in the sand which leaves enough clues for the party to follow. Kallista's tracking expertise ensures the group will inevitably find the cultists, but the characters' help can help shorten the journey. Arriving sooner will mean more treasure for the characters to loot once they arrive.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking", + "entries": [ + "Tracking the cultists will take 3 hours. Have {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} and each character make {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks. If a character has an ability that aids in the tracking process, such as a familiar that can scout the area, they may roll with Advantage or grant Advantage to another party member. If at least one person succeeds, reduce the tracking time by 1 hour. If half or more of the group succeeds (rounded down), reduce the time by 2 hours.", + "See 'Treasures of the Camp' to determine what rewards are available for the characters based on how early they arrive at the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Song of a Harpy", + "entries": [ + "When the characters are 300 feet from the camp, they hear the faint, melodic hum of a harpy emanating from within. Because the song has no lyrics, it does not possess the enchanting effects typically associated with the song of harpies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two Entrances", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways into the ruins. The first is a wide rift carved into the canyon that leads directly to the area marked '1' on the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' map below. The second is a steep trail that ascends the canyon and connects to the area marked '2.' The characters locate both entrances when they arrive and can choose whichever they prefer." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Encampment", + "page": 60, + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper gathered within these ancient Anubian ruins, using them as a base to stage their assault on the caravan. Most of the cultists have already moved on and only a few remain. All the captives are kept here, except for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}, who was taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} to an unknown location shortly after arriving.", + "These ruins were once part of a shrine dedicated to sphinxes, known as envoys of the Aru, once charged with guarding their temples and instructing the Anubians in the ways of the gods. No sphinxes have been seen in this land for millennia, and now only a broken obelisk and a faded statue stand as faint echoes of the shrine's former purpose.", + "The buttes encircling the ruins are traversable. These elevated walkways stand 15 feet above the ground, and any creature that falls from them takes {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning as falling damage.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c32" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Coiled_Whisper_Encampment_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Coiled Whisper Encampment (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c32" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Cultists of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Cultist|MM|Cultists} occupy the ruins, led by Sees-Snakes, a lizardfolk {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM} favored by the Coiled Whisper. Tasked with gathering amber for {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, Sees-Snakes secretly hoards some to commune with an Obelisk of Anubia found in the ruins (see 'Obelisk of Anubia' below). A black {@creature Constrictor Snake|MM} coils around its neck at all times. Meanwhile, the cultists are preparing a {@creature Giant Lizard|MM} in a pen of hot mulch to carry supplies and treasure when they leave.", + "A {@creature Harpy|MM} guards the four kidnapped prisoners ({@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}), who are kept in a magically induced sleep thanks to her enchanted feathers. Following instructions from her dreams, she hums a lullaby with her eyes closed and does not stop, no matter what. If confronted by the party, she surrenders without resistance. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} instructed her to sing to help guide the characters to the ruins, and the harpy merely obeyed. The song is hauntingly beautiful but does not trigger her Luring Song feature. The song carries 300 feet in all directions.", + "The cultists are packing up their camp, unsure of what to do next. They have waited for their next commands from the Coiled Whisper, but so far none have come. They'll stay one more night, and if no commands arrive, they plan to return to their previous lives until such a time they are called again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Coiled Whisper Encampment' battlemap for the layout of the ruins. The cultists are positioned in the areas labeled 'C', while Sees-Snakes and its pet snake are conducting a ritual in the area marked 'S'. The prisoners are kept in the area marked 'P,' with the harpy singing above them in the area labeled 'H.' The giant lizard is housed in its pen in the area marked 'L.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Assaulting the Ruins", + "entries": [ + "Accustomed to success as a result of knowing the future, the cultists aren't worried about being found or ambushed and have therefore left no lookouts on duty. The characters can choose to either attack and defeat the cultists or sneak in only to free the prisoners. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} leaves the decision up to the characters and supports them in either direction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, not counting {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, add either two additional {@creature Cultist|MM|Cultists} or one {@creature Constrictor Snake|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} joins the party for this encounter. Sees-Snakes wields a {@item Dagger of Venom|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The cultists, caught unprepared and without ranged weapons, spend their actions dashing across the map to engage. Snakes hide and target isolated characters.", + "On its first turn, Sees-Snakes receives a blessing from the obelisk (see 'Obelisk of Anubia'). Sees-Snakes spends its second turn moving to the giant lizard and mounting it. Once mounted, it climbs the buttes and begins attacking from range. It focuses its spells and attention on {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, while using its {@spell Spiritual Weapon|PHB} to strike at the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Sees-Snakes stands before an obsidian obelisk etched with ancient Anubian hieroglyphics, performing an old but powerful ritual. In its hands, a large amber gemstone (worth 50 Gold Pieces) glows with a warm, orange radiance as the lizardfolk waves it before the obelisk.", + "At a time of your choosing, or on the first round of combat, Sees-Snakes offers the amber to the obelisk. As the light within the amber is drawn into the obelisk, the gemstone shatters. The obelisk then glows and a beam of light shines down upon the lizardfolk, imbuing it with the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell. This blessing remains in effect until Sees-Snakes is slain.", + "Characters who observe the ceremony or approach the obelisk may understand its function. Locals who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Religion}) check recall that the ancient Anubians were blessed with motes of divine energy from their gods, which they preserved in amber and tributed to obelisks like this one to receive blessings.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia, one of many that the characters will encounter throughout their journey in Sands of Doom. Characters can offer any amber they find to these obelisks in exchange for powerful, long-lasting blessings. For details on how they function and the specific blessings available, refer to '{@adventure Obelisks of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasures of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The cultists have stashed some of the treasure they've accumulated over the past weeks within these ruins. Scattered among piles of tools and crates, characters who thoroughly search the area can discover 50 Gold Pieces, along with over 100 Gold Pieces worth of jewelry and precious trinkets.", + "If the characters were able to track the cultists and arrive at the ruins within two hours, they will also discover two extra chunks of amber, each worth 50 Gold Pieces.", + "If the characters reach the ruins within 1 hour, they will also find a {@item Wand of Wonder|DMG} crafted from alabaster. The wand is adorned with small glowing amber orbs spaced along its length. Its tip is carved in the likeness of a sphinx, though a visible crack runs through the figure from top to bottom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cultists", + "entries": [ + "Every cultist carries {@dice 1d4} Gold Pieces. Sees-Snakes holds 20 Gold Pieces and a {@item Dagger of Venom|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Giant Lizard", + "entries": [ + "The lizard is burdened with bags filled with various items. It holds 30 {@item Rations (1 day)|PHB}, five {@item Javelin|PHB|Javelins}, three {@item Spear|PHB|Spears}, three {@item Scimitar|PHB|Scimitars}, and a {@item Heavy Crossbow|PHB} with twenty {@item Bolt|PHB|Bolts}. It also carries ten assorted gems, each worth 10 Gold Pieces, and two chunks of amber, each valued at 50 Gold Pieces. The lizard itself is trained and can be sold in the city for 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "Should the characters succeed in their assault on the ruins, they will rescue four out of the five kidnapped tieflings and secure some hard-earned treasure. Sadly, the fifth prisoner\u2014Rumbold Tomekeeper\u2014remains missing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista's Share", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is content to claim an equal share of the treasure gathered from the cultist encampment, though she leaves any magical items to the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "The journey back to the caravan takes one hour, with no encounters or events along the way." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogation", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare the cultists and interrogate them, use the details provided under 'Interrogation' to guide the roleplay. Beyond what is noted there, the cultists here also reveal that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} was taken by 'flying creatures of stone,' whom the cultists refer to as 'Servants of the Great Serpent.' The whispers in their dreams commanded them to deliver the prisoner over to them, though they don't know why or where they took him.", + "Any captured cultists are brought in chains to Al'Kirat and imprisoned until the Vizier is able to interrogate them, likely through the use of mind-reading magic. However, little more of value will be learned from them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What do the Victims Know?", + "entries": [ + "Any abducted victim the characters rescue can confirm that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} was taken by a flying creature made of stone. Additionally, they note that not all cultists were aggressive; some were even quite friendly, particularly the harpy who treated them kindly." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Return to Al'Kirat", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "After reuniting with the caravan, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} meets once more with the merchant leaders. They unanimously agree to abandon the journey and return to Al'Kirat. With too many injured and the loss of so many animals, attempting to continue would mean certain death. The news dashes the hopes of everyone in the caravan.", + "The caravan will move to a nearby safe location to rest for the night. At dawn, they will return to Al'Kirat and disband.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Court Summons", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "Before the caravan departs the Wasteland, at a moment of your choosing, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} finds and gathers the characters. A message was sent to Al'Kirat to inform the city of the unfolding events and, as it so happens, Rumbold's role in the expedition is indeed far too important to ignore. Upon learning of Rumbold's disappearance, the Sultana of Al'Kirat\u2014Zanara Zin'Zara\u2014commands all those with direct knowledge of the cultists to appear before her court. Since the characters directly confronted the cultists, the Sultana has specifically requested their presence. She has also prepared a small reward for their efforts in rescuing the abducted victims.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} informs the characters of the summons and apologizes, making it clear that they have little choice but to accept the summons, if they wish to stay in the Kirati's favor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Should They Meet Her?", + "entries": [ + "The urgency of the matter implies they should present themselves at the court no later than the day after the caravan reaches the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Prophetic Dream", + "page": 61, + "entries": [ + "The characters will experience a vivid dream during their sleep in the Wasteland. You may choose to have all the characters experience it on the same night or spread their dreams out over several days.", + "In the dream, the characters see flashes of their life, beginning with their birth. They witness their most defining experiences and the critical decisions that led them to where they are now. Ask the player to describe the most important moment in their character's life\u2014a key event that shaped who they are. As the character relives that moment within the dream, narrate how the sound fades slowly, leaving only the sound of their heartbeat, before a whispering, ethereal voice fills their mind.", + "The voice asks the character, \"{@i What is the ultimate goal of your life?}\" The player must respond as their past self, reflecting on the defining moment they are reliving. After the answer is given, the dream fades into Darkness, and the character sleeps soundly for the remainder of the night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stat Increase", + "entries": [ + "Upon waking up from the dream, the character is blessed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, filled with a renewed sense of purpose and drive to fulfill their life's goal. The character then chooses one ability Score, other than their highest score or one tied to their highest. That score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Determining Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "Based on the character's answer, select one of the following categories that best reflects their response: {@b [Devotion]}, {@b [Erudition]}, or {@b [Benevolence]}. The category most frequently selected amongst the player characters will gain a point. In the case of a tie, all highest-scoring categories receive a point.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "These individuals seek to understand life's deeper meanings and align their actions with higher purposes. They strive for inner peace, fulfillment, and a harmonious existence, often finding meaning through service and dedication to their values.", + "Common answers include: To serve a higher purpose. To achieve inner peace and harmony. To create or achieve something meaningful and impactful. To do as duty commands. To find the truth of all things. To die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "Focused on building meaningful relationships and improving the lives of others, these individuals prioritize love, happiness, and societal well-being. They aim to nurture, protect, and make a positive impact on their communities.", + "Common answers include: To find and nurture love. To be or make others happy. To make and raise children. To contribute to society. To make the world a better place. To serve and protect. To free others from oppression, slavery, injustice, exploitation, or tyranny." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, this group focuses on acquiring knowledge and achieving mastery in their fields. They are innovators and problem-solvers, aiming to advance themselves and leave a legacy behind them." + ] + }, + "Common answers include: To acquire practical knowledge and wisdom. To achieve personal power and mastery. To innovate and advance. To become the best at a field or discipline. To leave a legacy and be remembered. To suffer and struggle. To achieve vengeance. To achieve chaos. To seek personal freedom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Assistance for Second Prophetic Dream", + "entries": [ + "When in doubt about the subjective interpretation of a statement, you can try viewing it from Prophecy's perspective. {@b [Devotion]} reflects answers she favors, as she believes she can manipulate those characters to do her bidding. While she trusts {@b [Benevolence]}, she considers such characters too soft to make the hard decisions she needs them to make. {@b [Erudition]}, on the other hand, unsettles her\u2014these characters are independent, harder to control, and more likely to rebel against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 62, + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 2nd level once they arrive in the city of Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Search", + "page": 62, + "entries": [ + "Due to the widespread injuries affecting the caravan, the convoy is unable to depart until midday of the next day; so by the time they reach the city of Al'Kirat, the sun has already begun to set. The caravan camps one mile south of Al'Kirat in order to organize the disbandment, which includes paying the mercenaries and handling the dead.", + "Entry into the city of Al'Kirat costs 1 Gold Piece per person, plus 1 Gold Piece per wagon or large animal. Citizens of the city are exempt from the entry fee but must still pay for their wagons or animals. The guards at the entrance do not care for excuses and strictly enforce the law.", + "When the characters first set foot in the city of Al'Kirat, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat, a thriving hub of commerce and law, stands as a gleaming jewel in the desert\u2014a diamond in the rough. Elegantly cobbled streets shaded by flowing silks provide a welcome escape from the sun. Majestic whitestone spires rise in the distance, cutting a breathtaking figure against the sky. Endless markets brim with trinkets and foods, while the air carries the rich aroma of spices and incense. Tieflings clad in vibrant silks stroll leisurely through the heat, while street performers dazzle onlookers with fiery magic." + ] + }, + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is happy to escort the characters to the city and give them a brief overview if they need it. After providing them with directions to the Ruby Court, she encourages them to enjoy the evening and visit the court first thing tomorrow.", + "If the characters lack a place to stay, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} suggests the Adventurer's Guild, a good place to find a bed at a reasonable price (see {@adventure Adventurer's Guild|SandsOfDoom14|3|Adventurer's Guild}). With that, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} waves the characters goodbye.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/AlKirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Chapter 3: Prophecies in the Sand" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Into the Ruby Court", + "page": 63, + "entries": [ + "Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara holds court in the grand white building known as the Ruby Court, located at the heart of the Palace Quarter.", + "Before their audience with the Sultana, the characters are directed towards Morgiana's office. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}, a slave under the service of Vizier Rashid, will brief the characters on the proper etiquette for their meeting with Zanara.", + "To learn more about {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}, see her entry in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Morgiana}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Morgiana", + "page": 63, + "entries": [ + "The Sultana is a busy woman, stuck dealing with emissaries, legal disputes, and various other matters of governance. As such, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} must first notify her of the characters' arrival so she can make time to attend them. It will take about fifteen to twenty minutes before the Sultana will be ready to meet them.", + "While the characters wait, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} leads them to a spacious balcony in the Ruby Court, offering a spectacular view of the city. There, she serves them a tray of cheeses and sweet juices, while she prepares them for their meeting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescued the prisoners, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} rewards them on behalf of the Sultana. Each character is given a pouch containing thirty gemstones, each worth 1 Gold Piece." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If any of the characters are inadequately dressed, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} offers them elegant clothing she keeps on hand specifically for such occasions. While Zanara does not impose a strict dress code for her court, there is a limit to what she can tolerate\u2014no blood-soaked or shirtless guests allowed. The clothing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} offers is considered fine attire, each worth roughly 5 Gold Pieces, and the characters are welcomed to keep it if they so choose.", + "When preparing the characters for their meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} shares the following key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Although she holds significant influence, the Sultana is not a queen. Bowing or using honorifics like 'your excellency' is unnecessary. It is customary, however, to address her simply as 'Sultana.'", + "The Sultana's power comes from her immense wealth, her ownership of the harbor and much of the Palace Quarter, and her financial backing of the city's operations, which includes the military.", + "Vizier Rashid supports the Sultana in many aspects of running the city. He is one of the few elected officials in Al'Kirat and holds the highest authority in matters of magic, being the most knowledgeable practitioner of arcane magic in the city." + ] + }, + "After you've shared enough exposition, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} can escort them to the Sultana." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Sultana", + "page": 64, + "entries": [ + "As the characters step into the Sultana's court, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The tall doors creak open, revealing a small but lively hall of tieflings, their expressions tense as they argue and move about the room. A vibrant carpet leads to a staircase and an oversized wooden chair, richly cushioned. A pale tiefling woman sits there, adorned in gold and jewels, her worried gaze fixed as she smokes from a decorated hookah. Beside her, a stern tiefling man leans in to whisper. Translucent silks form a canopy over them, while green ferns line the walls and several guards stand watch near the throne-like seat. Once the woman notices you, she raises a hand to quiet the room and announces, \"Everyone, our guests are here.\" She then beckons for you, \"Please, come closer.\"" + ] + }, + "The pale tiefling seated on the throne is {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, Sultana of Al'Kirat, while the imposing figure beside her is {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "As the Cult of the Coiled Whisper is a newly emerging threat, both the Sultana and the Vizier are eager to learn anything the characters can share. They ask pointed and probing questions, understanding but disappointed if the characters are unable to answer them all. Sample questions include how many cultists they encountered, what species they were, what seemed to be their objectives, whether they appeared unified, and how well supplied they were.", + "The Sultana is particularly troubled by Rumbold Tomekeeper's abduction. As Kirat's top expert on the Anubian Empire and its hieroglyphics, he is invaluable. As a result, she suspects he was the true target all along. With so many committed to the expedition, she lacks the means to conduct a full investigation; which is why\u2014she hopes\u2014the characters may be able to help.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Offer", + "entries": [ + "The expedition is nearly ready to leave Kunaten Keep and begin the final journey to the Great Pyramid. Unfortunately, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is crucial to the project. Zanara, however, has an ace up her sleeve.", + "The Sultana commands a rare vessel known as The Skylark, a ship capable of sailing the skies. Having recently returned from a voyage to Kunaten Keep, the ship is currently grounded for much-needed repairs and wasn't expected to fly again for some time. However, if Professor {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} were to be rescued, Zanara could clear the vessel for flight, allowing the professor to make it to the expedition in time. For additional details regarding this flying ship, refer to {@adventure The Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|3|Travel to Kunaten Keep}", + "Zanara holds {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} in high regard, and after hearing her praise of the characters and their abilities, she is eager to offer them a job: to rescue the missing professor. In return, the Sultana would be willing to grant them a place aboard The Skylark alongside {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana's Quest", + "entries": [ + "The characters are offered a mercenary contract to rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. The terms of the contract include access to necessary resources, financial backing, and logistical support to aid in their mission." + ] + }, + "As an additional reward, each character will have the opportunity to make a personal petition to the Sultana. They may ask for any favor they desire, and if it is within her power, the Sultana will grant their request. If preferred, a character can forgo the petition and receive up to 300 Gold Pieces instead. For more details on what the Sultana can offer, see 'Petitioning the Sultana'.", + "If the characters accept, the Sultana calls upon Morgiana\u2014 who had been quietly listening by the door\u2014to prepare a contract and some gold for the characters. {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} nods and departs. She will meet the characters outside after they have finished their conversation with both the Sultana and the Vizier\u2014see {@adventure Concluding the Summons|SandsOfDoom14|3|Concluding the Summons}.", + "The characters are not required to accept the contract right away. If they wish to deliberate, they can return and accept it at any point when they are ready." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Ruby_Court.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divining Rumbold", + "page": 65, + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid has the power to cast the {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell, which he is planning to use in order to locate {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. After the meeting with the Sultana concludes, and assuming the characters agree to investigate Rumbold's abduction, Rashid will ask to escort them to his personal laboratory so they can witness the scrying. The laboratory doubles as Rashid's personal office and is located a few hallways away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier's Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "The room is a chaotic mess of scattered papers covered in arcane scribblings, crystal vials filled with liquids of varying colors, bubbling alembics emitting strange smells, and bookshelves crammed with volumes on local history, magical treatises, and philosophy. Rashid's cat, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14} (see '{@adventure Fiendish Familiar|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}'), lounges lazily atop one of the tables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirror of Life Trapping", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier leads the characters to the back of the chamber, where a large standing mirror rests. This is a {@item Mirror of Life Trapping|DMG}, which Rashid has been using to imprison the cultists brought to the city as prisoners. Rashid does not disclose the mirror's true magic to the characters.", + "Rashid uses the mirror as a Material component for his {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell. When he's ready, he gathers the characters around the mirror and casts the spell. Rashid uses the following incantation to activate the mirror:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Devil's mirror, forged in fire,", + "Reveal the truth that I desire.", + "Show me the scholar, bound and lost\u2014", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, whatever the cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Mirror_of_Life_Trapping.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirror of Life Trapping" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scry on Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Vizier Rashid casts the {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell on {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, who fails his saving throw. The spell projects a flaming image onto the mirror, revealing what the scrying sensor observes. All who gaze into the mirror can see this image. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An old, portly tiefling stands before a sprawling mural etched with ancient hieroglyphics\u2014the ancient language of the long-fallen Anubian Empire, whose ruins are scattered across the region. The tiefling actively transcribes the symbols onto a parchment with ink. Around him are statues of serpents, and the murals themselves teem with snake-related motifs. Red sand sifts down from cracks in the ceiling, gathering into harmless red piles on the stone floor. Suddenly, the scrying sensor is grasped by another creature\u2014a humanoid figure formed entirely of stone, with jagged wings, curling horns, and an amber orb set deep within its chest. With a crack, the image fades from the mirror, and the spell ends abruptly." + ] + }, + "The stone-skinned figure is {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, the leader of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The characters may have heard his name from captured cultists, and now they've seen what he looks like. Rashid identifies the creature as a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, a creature of earth seldom seen in Kirat. He has come across old Anubian golems inlaid with amber before, but never a living creature like this." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debating the Clues", + "entries": [ + "In the conversation that follows between Rashid and the characters about the results of the scrying, be sure to emphasize these key points:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kept in an Anubian Ruin", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} appears to be inside an Anubian ruin, likely underground. His keen interest in the hieroglyphics on the wall indicate that the knowledge they hold is new to him\u2014which suggests that this particular ruin has not been explored by the Kirati before." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Statues", + "entries": [ + "The statues and carvings feature numerous snakes, suggesting that the site may have been a temple or shrine dedicated to a snake-like deity. This is unusual, as there are no known records of the Anubians worshiping snakes or a snake-headed Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The location is in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The sand flowing from the cracks was tinted red, meaning the ruin is located somewhere within the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + "When Rashid is ready to dismiss the characters, he reminds them to meet {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} outside the Sultana's court chambers. He informs them that {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} will supply them with all the resources they require to proceed with their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concluding the Summons", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} intercepts them with their contracts in hand. The contracts are standard, non-magical, and easy to understand; in simple terms, they officially outline the offer made by the Sultana.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stipend", + "entries": [ + "The characters are required to sign the contract to receive the support. Once done, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} distributes a stipend of 20 Gold Pieces to each of them, meant to cover supplies, lodging, food, or any additional equipment they may need. She also gives the party a {@item Sending Stone|DMG}, linked to another she owns, and advises them to contact her if they have any questions or if they need to report a critical finding in the investigation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Logistical Support", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters leave, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} directs them to the Adventurer's Guild. The Guild has been commissioned to investigate the whereabouts of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, as well as the activities of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. The branch is managed by a woman called Dalira Ter'Mehra, who can share all the information they've gathered so far.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} explains that the Guild is an excellent resource for gathering information about Kirat, meeting others eager to risk life and limb for coin, and for commissioning a wide range of useful services. She also notes that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} frequents the Guild during her investigations, so the characters are likely to find her there." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "Because Al'Kirat operates under a decentralized rule, many essential jobs in the city are managed on a contractual basis. This includes the guards who protect the city, the patrols that secure the roads to other settlements, the muscle that safeguards caravans traveling through the desert, and more. Finding the right contractors and managing their work requires significant effort, leading to the emergence of numerous guilds and organizations in the city to meet this demand.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Adventurers_Guild_Crest.webp" + }, + "title": "Crest of the Adventurer's Guild" + } + ] + }, + "The Adventurer's Guild is unique in that it caters exclusively to mercenaries seeking dangerous work, offering contracts with quick turnaround times that rarely last longer than a day or two. Known simply as 'The Guild,' the Adventurer's Guild has gained tremendous popularity in the city, drawing in many mercenaries eager to earn easy gold by putting their combat skills to use.", + "The day-to-day operations of the Guild are handled by Dalira Ter'Mehra (described further below), who is responsible for cataloging and assigning contracts and bounties as the needs of the city requires.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inn", + "entries": [ + "The guild hall provides simple bunks on the second floor of the main building if the characters require lodging. While the rooms are small, they are affordable, costing only 5 silver pieces per night. These bunks are usually in high demand, but with most of the city's adventurers currently stationed at Kunaten Keep awaiting the start of the expedition, the rooms are available." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relevance", + "entries": [ + "Unless the characters have a home in the city, they will likely rely on the Adventurer's Guild as a base of operations. The rest of this section describes the layout of the guild hall and introduces key figures they are likely to meet." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guild Layout", + "page": 66, + "entries": [ + "The Guild has several administrative buildings scattered throughout the city. This guild hall is located in the Palace Quarter, east of the Ruby Court.", + "This guild hall also functions as a cantina, open only to guild members. Here, adventurers can drink, socialize, consult with other members, browse available contracts, gather information, and receive payment for completed work. It's almost always busy, filled with adventurers of all walks of life\u2014some friendly, others less so\u2014and it's a great place to swap wild stories and hear intriguing rumors.", + "For a detailed view of the Adventurer's Guild layout, see the map below. Locations on the map are marked, which correspond to the descriptions provided here.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c33" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Adventurer_Guild_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Adventurer Guild (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c33" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mezzanine", + "entries": [ + "The elevated mezzanine is an outer ring that surrounds the sunken central area of the guild hall, where adventurers can move freely from place to place. This elevated walkway is typically the busiest part of the building.", + "The contract boards are located on the mezzanine. These are large wooden panels where all available contracts are posted for adventurers to browse. Only Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the Guild, is authorized to place or remove posts from the boards, doing so only after the necessary paperwork has been completed between the Guild and the contract commissioner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Lounge", + "entries": [ + "The lounge is the lower section of the main floor, surrounded by the mezzanine. Here, adventurers can sit and relax. Most of the lounge is covered with layers of carpets and several low tables without chairs. Adventurers either sit directly on the carpets or on pillows, which are scattered throughout the lounge. The rest of the lounge is occupied by a bar with stools where adventurers can order drinks.", + "An elevated podium at the southern end of the lounge is often used by Dalira for important announcements or by bards who entertain the crowd with songs or tales.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Bar", + "entries": [ + "No full meals are served in this establishment, but snacks are available for purchase. Options include jerky for carnivores, seeds for herbivores, spicy nuts for tieflings, and bread for anyone who wants it. The bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages after sundown. There are no servers, so customers must order and purchase their snacks and drinks directly at the bar, where bartender Rudoli Thundergut (see 'Notable Guild Members') serves them.", + "Below is a selection of popular drinks served by Rudoli, each available for 5 silver pieces. Several of the drinks are made using 'firewater,' a spirit crafted by fermenting succulents, a staple in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "A refreshing blend of pineapple juice, coconut rum, lime juice, and rich cream of coconut." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Action Surge", + "entries": [ + "A strong blend of whiskey and coffee, sweetened with sugar, a splash of water, a hint of cinnamon, and garnished with a floating apple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Hellish Rebuke", + "entries": [ + "A zesty mix of ginger beer, firewater, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves floating on top. Hidden at the bottom of the glass is a chili pepper that will burst open at a random time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wild Magic", + "entries": [ + "A mix of orange juice and firewater, garnished with small floating cherries and finished with a secret sirupy ingredient." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Administrative Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Dalira Ter'Mehra, who manages the daily operations of the Adventurer's Guild. She is present in her office from dawn until noon, before returning for a few hours at dusk. Dalira is usually too busy writing reports and cataloging contracts to do much else, so she rarely mingles outside during work hours.", + "Dalira manages contract payments from this office and curates a smaller contract board within her workspace. These contracts often involve sensitive matters requiring a measure of discretion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Pantry & Storage", + "entries": [ + "The western section of the guild hall is restricted to staff and houses both a pantry and a storage room for cleaning supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Notable Guild Members", + "page": 67, + "entries": [ + "The characters will find themselves returning to the Adventurer's Guild multiple times during {@i Sands of Doom}. Aside from familiar faces like {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} and any other adventurers they meet along the way, they'll frequently encounter the following group of NPCs, who are always present within the Guild.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra - Guild Manager", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|MM}) oversees the day-to-day operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under Vizier Rashid and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Dalira's cloak functions as a {@item Hat of Disguise|DMG}, which activates when she pulls the cowl over her head. She uses this ability to travel across the city unnoticed whenever she is transporting gold to refill the safe in her office." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Work, gardening, lively places, and detective stories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Idleness, extravagance, flirting, and disorganization." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holgam - Bouncer", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Veteran|MM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building (if entering before meeting with the Sultana, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} vouches for the characters). He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Freedom, leatherwork, telling jokes, and adventuring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Laws, taking things seriously, work, and insects." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut - Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|MM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "Though he loathes to admit it, his deep knowledge of poisons, chemicals, and flammable materials has turned him into an unexpectedly skilled bartender. Now, he dedicates himself to provide for a younger generation of warriors, believing this to be his only and final way to serve. Even to this day, he occasionally experiences flashbacks to the horrifying moments when the insects overran his home, which to others would appear as him staring blankly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his Grimfire Pistol with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute. For additional details about Grimfire weapons, refer to {@adventure Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|2|Dwarves}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Likes", + "entries": [ + "Coffee, tales of war, firearms, and silence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entries": [ + "Everyone, alcohol, outdoors, and Darakni." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Searching for Clues", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "In this part of the chapter, the characters must explore Al'Kirat and its surrounding regions in search of information regarding the Cult of the Coiled Whisper. Their main objective is to locate the cult's headquarters, where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} is most likely being held. To do this, they will need to consult Dalira Ter'Mehra at the Adventurer's Guild and follow up on the leads she has compiled.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "As the characters enter the Adventurer's Guild, they quickly spot {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} among the crowd. She's been busy gathering information on the cult but is happy to take a moment in order to give them a quick tour of the Guild Hall and introduce them to Dalira at her office.", + "By this point, Dalira has likely heard of the party's success in dealing with both the skeletons and the cultists. Pleased by their competence and desperate for help, as most adventurers have already departed for Kunaten Keep, she welcomes them into the investigation. She invites them to sit in her office, gives a brief overview of how the Guild operates, and answers any questions they may have regarding doing adventuring work in Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult Leads", + "entries": [ + "While Dalira has not found any direct information regarding their current whereabouts, she has managed to gather three promising leads that may offer insight into the cult's operations.", + "The three leads are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snake Infestation", + "entries": [ + "A snake infestation has plagued the Slums for the past two weeks. It's not much to go on, but since the cultists claim to hear the hissing whispers of a snake in their dreams, this lead is as good as any. Many locals are blaming the infestation on a kenku who allegedly owns plants known to attract snakes. The kenku himself has recently posted a contract, hiring adventurers to retrieve more of these rare plants for him. See {@adventure Search for the Hissroot|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Cultist Attack", + "entries": [ + "Scouts have reported another attack near the Dustwind Buttes. This time, the victims were a small group of orcs. Since the attack, the orcs have chosen to camp in the hills a few miles south of the city. Based on the location, it's likely the attackers were cultists. It would be wise to speak with the orcs and find out what they know. See {@adventure Glowing Amber|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rumbold's Missing Imp", + "entries": [ + "Word has it that {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} acquired an Imp assistant from the Church of Asmodeus. Curiously, the Imp vanished just before the professor was due to depart for the caravan. These suspicious circumstances merit further investigation. The Temple of the Five Pointed Star is likely to have additional information. See {@adventure The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The characters can follow on only two of the three leads, as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} will handle the third. After the characters decide on their first lead, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} will randomly select either {@adventure Snake Infestation|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} or {@adventure Second Cultist Attack|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead Two: Glowing Amber} to investigate on her own. If the characters choose one of those two, she will follow the other. Kallista's involvement is limited because she is also preparing to meet with the Sultana to address the caravan attack, a task she expects to undertake shortly." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping-up the Leads", + "page": 68, + "entries": [ + "After the characters have pursued two of the three leads, they can return to the Adventurer's Guild to regroup with Dalira and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}. In their meeting, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} will brief the characters on the results of her investigation. Since she worked alone, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} was unable to achieve as much as the party might have if they'd investigated her lead.", + "You can use the information presented below as a guide for what {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} reports from her findings.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Investigated the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper uses a rare mushroom known as Hissroot to attract snakes, and their headquarters is likely filled with thousands of them. It would be wise to stock up on antitoxin before confronting them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "If Kallista Spoke with the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Whisper is gathering large amounts of amber, probably for some form of ritual. It could be useful to carry some amber in case they inhabit Anubian ruins that require it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira found little useful information, aside from the fact that the cultists have either ceased their activities or have entirely left the city. They've gone completely silent since the attack on the caravan. Dalira suspects that whatever they were after, they likely already have it, so it's important to act quickly before the trail runs cold.", + "At this stage, the characters should know that the cultists' base is hidden in the eastern Dustwind Buttes, within the Wasteland. They should also have a way to track them, whether by letting snakes guide them or by enlisting the help of the orcs to escort them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kallista for Rumbold's Rescue", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is invested in ensuring the safe return of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, but recognizes when her efforts are more effective elsewhere. If the characters are already accompanied by one or more NPCs, she steps back into a supporting role. In this case, she may assemble a group of Kirati soldiers to camp near the Dustwind Buttes, remaining on standby to offer reinforcements should the characters require the help." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 69, + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone System for leveling, the characters should advance to 3rd level after they have explored two of the three leads and are ready to journey to the Dustwind Buttes to face the Cult of the Coiled Whisper." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Event: Meeting Malicia", + "page": 69, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The characters will have two opportunities to meet {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} during this part of the chapter, an important NPC in Sands of Doom. In both events, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is in her humanoid form and will attempt to keep her draconic identity a secret. Her full description is detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has been researching the corruption innate to the Wasteland and suspects\u2014incorrectly\u2014that {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} or one of her siblings, ancient enemies of the Aru, are to blame. Now, with news of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper reaching her ears, she has come to Al'Kirat in pursuit of leads that might take her closer to the lair of one of these ancient demigods.", + "Both {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} and the characters are destined to find the Temple of Aku'Tal, though they will take separate paths to do so. If she discovers that the characters are also pursuing the cult, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} chooses to remain silent regarding her own intentions, preferring not to tip her claw just yet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when the characters return to the city after completing either Lead One or Lead Two. As they approach the gates to the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} standing a few hundred feet away from the entrance.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s young and inexperienced mind\u2014 shaped by a dragon's perspective\u2014often leaves her confused by what she sees and learns in the city. With a puzzled expression, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} approaches the party and asks: \"{@i You live here, don't you? I don't understand. How does this 'Sultana' rule the city? Surely she's not powerful enough to defeat the warriors here. She must possess some secret power, yes?}\"", + "The dragon will entertain a discussion about culture and politics, showing genuine eagerness to learn but making curious mistakes in the process\u2014such as using the word 'hoard' rather than 'wealth,' or 'lair' instead of 'home.'", + "At the end of the conversation, she states that she has 'found the exchange of information valuable' and assures the party she will 'repay it back someday.' She then strides into the desert alone, scoffing at any warnings of its danger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Meeting", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs once the characters have completed their investigation and are prepared to begin {@adventure Part 3|SandsOfDoom14|3|Part 3: Rescue} of this chapter. As they leave the city, they encounter {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} amongst the caravaneers and merchants gathered just beyond the walls.", + "Seeing the party fully geared for travel, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} approaches and casually inquires about their destination. Noting they are bound for the Wasteland, she offers to repay them for helping her at their first meeting with insights into the Will of the Sands. You may give the characters as much or as little detail about the Will as you like. She then gifts them a vial of blood, explaining it can be used to distract any undead they might face in the dunes.", + "\"{@i Something roams out there, something dark and twisted. A force incomplete, corrupted, and hungry. It commands the undead and hungers for blood. Should you find yourselves surrounded by its horde, throw this vial\u2014unopened\u2014as far as you can. Watch as they flock to it, desperate to shatter it and soak the sands in its contents. Do so if you need it, it may very well save your lives. Now, I consider your generosity dutifully repaid.}\"", + "After sharing as much as she deems appropriate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} turns and walks away in the direction of the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead One: Search for the Hissroot", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Snakes have become an increasingly common sight in the Slums, with reports of snake attacks rising steadily. Characters wandering through the district won't need long to hear about the issue from concerned locals or to catch glimpses of serpents winding through the shadowy, cramped alleyways. This infestation started two weeks ago and has only escalated since then. Any local character with ties to the Slums would already know about the snake problem.", + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper has been collecting snakes for their dark rituals, luring them with a rare mushroom called Hissroot. When squeezed, the mushroom releases potent spores that act as irresistible pheromones for snakes. Many of these mushrooms were stolen from Ribbit, a {@creature Kenku|MM} that sells pets in the Slums. The cult's reckless mishandling of the Hissroot has caused the spores to scatter across the district, inadvertently attracting snakes into the area.", + "Dalira knows of the snake infestation and that many locals are blaming the kenku, but so far has no idea that the cult is directly related to the events. Curiously, Ribbit recently posted a contract in the Adventurer's Guild asking for help collecting more of the Hissroot (see further below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Ribbit and learn that the cultists stole several mushrooms and are tasked with harvesting more. While exploring the buttes in search of Hissroot, the characters uncover how to harness their properties. Along the way, they meet Windhowl, an elder seer and {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaur}, who distrusts the cultists and allies with the characters. Windhowl is then able to provide the characters with a trick to locate the cultists' hideout." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "If the characters discover that the cultists are using Hissroot to lure snakes, and they have a general idea of the cult's location within the Wasteland, they could release some snakes in the vicinity and follow them, allowing the serpents to lead them to the cultists' base. Furthermore, by obtaining some Hissroot, the characters could also control the cult's snakes with the spores, potentially preventing the cultists from using serpents against the party." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "Just two days ago, Ribbit posted a contract at the Adventurer's Guild, requesting assistance in collecting more of the Hissroot. The contract reads as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Need Materials}", + "{@i Hello! Need clank-clanks to fetch me Hiss Ouchies for my hissers. That's it. Easy. I give instructions, just come to Ribbit's (that's me) Pet Shop. If you can't find, ask anyone. All know Ribbit (that's me). I pay 50 clinks, maybe more.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra explains that Ribbit is a {@creature Kenku|MM}, one of the many beastfolk living in the city. Kenku don't use proper names for objects or people; instead, they refer to them by the sounds they make. For example, 'clank-clanks' are adventurers, 'clinks' are Gold Pieces, and 'hissers' are snakes. Dalira isn't sure what 'Hiss Ouchies' are, but she believes they might be the mushrooms that attract snakes." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Dalira's notes indicate that Ribbit operates a pet shop in the Slums. His contract requests adventurers to collect plants from the Deadrock Buttes, a network of twisting canyons located north of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ribbit's Pet Shop", + "page": 70, + "entries": [ + "The shop is tucked away off the main streets deep within the Slums, in a small neighborhood near the wall of the city that is populated almost exclusively by kenku.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kenku Children", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach the neighborhood, they hear what sounds like combat, but upon closer inspection, turns out to be nothing more than kenku children at play. The children are roleplaying as adventurers battling monsters, using their innate ability to mimic sounds to create realistic-sounding explosions, the clang of metal on metal, and monstrous roars. They hop from rooftop to rooftop, pretending the snakes below are fearsome dragons." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Shop", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit's shop is filled exclusively with frogs, snakes, and reptiles, all safely housed in small glass enclosures. When the characters arrive, Ribbit is actively attempting to imitate a frog's mating croak to encourage a pair of rare purple frogs to copulate, but with little success." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissing Ouchies / Hissroot", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit explains that someone stole his Hissing Ouchies, a name he says comes from the sound of a snake being lured by the mushroom and biting the unlucky person holding it. After rummaging through a small book of kenku translations, he finds the non-kenku term for them: Hissroot. He goes on to explain that the mushroom releases spores that attract snakes. Ribbit uses these mushrooms to help endangered snakes breed, and on occasion, locals pay him to remove snakes from their neighborhoods using the spores.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Contract", + "entries": [ + "Hissroot grows in the caves of the Deadrock Buttes, commonly near the Riohnar River. To locate the mushrooms, Ribbit suggests finding and following snakes in the area, which are drawn to the mushroom and can lead one straight to them. Though the snakes are small and typically docile, Ribbit warns they can become irritable when disturbed. Most bites, he claims, happen when people accidentally step on them. He also cautions the characters to be very careful when harvesting Hissroot, as squeezing the mushrooms releases spores that attract more snakes, making the chance of being bitten significantly higher." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Payment", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit offers 50 clinks (Gold Pieces) for a single Hissroot, with an additional 10 for each extra one they bring, up to three more." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Theft", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit recalls a visit two weeks ago from a small group of humans and lizardfolk who asked him about snakes and the Hissroot. They wanted to know where to find the mushroom, how it's used, and which snakes it tends to attract. Since Ribbit had fielded similar questions before, he didn't think much of it at the time. However, just a few days ago, his entire stock of Hissroot was stolen, and he now suspects the group might be behind the theft.", + "Whoever it was that stole the mushrooms or why, it's clear they mishandled the plants and released the spores across the Slums. This, he is certain, is what led to the sudden snake infestation.", + "Ribbit is confident that the thieves have already fled the city. After the theft, he asked around for the suspicious group but they were reportedly seen leaving town, and no one has seen them since." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Deadrock Buttes", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "To reach the Deadrock Buttes, the characters have to leave Al'Kirat through the Sapphire Gate north of the city, which allows them to traverse the badlands from the western side of the Riohnar River. It then takes them {@b two hours} traversing the trail north following the river before reaching the craggy edge of the Deadrock Buttes. Other than the occasional wild dog that skitters out of view, or eagle that flies overhead, not much transpires during the journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Hissroot", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "To find a source of Hissroot, the characters will need to scale sections of the buttes, leap between its ledges, and search the area for signs of snakes in the nearby caves.", + "Have each character make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. If more than half succeed, they discover a source of Hissroot in 1 hour. If half or more fail, it will take them {@dice 1d4} hours to find one. If the group has an easy way to track snakes, all characters gain Advantage on the check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Cave", + "entries": [ + "The characters find a dark cave, 15 feet high, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long. The entrance emits a sickly sweet smell, and the hissing of snakes echoes from the depths of the Darkness.", + "The path through the cave is filled with hundreds of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} that criss-cross the cavern floor. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check realizes that the snakes are not aggressive and will only attack if provoked or stepped on. If disturbed, a snake bites only once before it flees.", + "The Hissroot visibly grows at the far end of the cave. To reach them, the characters must either find a way to clear the snakes or navigate through the cave without stepping on them. There are far too many snakes to kill individually.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avoiding the Snakes", + "entries": [ + "To reach the end of the cave without stepping on any snakes, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check. Characters proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} have Advantage on this check. The character keeps rolling until they succeed, with each failure triggering a bite attack from one of the snakes as they accidentally step on it.", + "A character who reaches the end of the cave must repeat the same check to safely make their way back to the entrance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvesting the Mushrooms", + "entries": [ + "There are five Hissroot mushrooms growing in the cave. To harvest each mushroom, a character must succeed on a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a failure, the mushroom is still harvested, but it gets squeezed, releasing pheromones that attract snakes to the character (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hissroot Pheromones", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are irresistibly drawn to the pheromones released by Hissroot mushrooms when they are squeezed. If the pheromones are triggered, every snake in the cave will be drawn to the source. If a creature is holding the source, the snakes will attempt to climb onto the creature, with one snake biting the creature at the end of each of the creature's turns.", + "If the creature leaves the cave covered in snakes due to the Hissroot's pheromones, they must make a skill check of their choice to shake off the snakes. Another character may assist, granting them Advantage. On a roll of 20 or lower, the creature is bitten by one poisonous snake; on 15 or lower, by two snakes; on 10 or lower, by three snakes; and on 5 or lower, by four snakes. Regardless of the outcome, the snakes are then successfully shaken off." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Windhowl", + "page": 71, + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom14|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|MM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} prepared.", + "Windhowl has seen many strange people visit the buttes over the past few weeks, gathering large quantities of Hissroot and capturing hundreds of snakes in the process. She has tried time and again to reason with them, warning of the damage they are causing to the delicate ecosystem, but her words have so far fallen on deaf ears. When she spots the characters emerging from the cave with the Hissroot, she naturally assumes they are doing the same and approaches to scold them.", + "If the characters explain their mission, Windhowl recognizes the name Ribbit. As a seer who communes with the spirits of the land, she has often heard them speak kindly of Ribbit, calling him 'The Small Who Loves the Smaller.' Mentioning his name is enough to soothe her concerns. Windhowl offers to cast {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} once or twice on the characters if needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invite for a Talk", + "entries": [ + "Provided Windhowl detects no ulterior motives from the characters, she invites them to tea to discuss their troubles and explore how they might assist one another. Her hut is located about ten minutes away, high atop the buttes.", + "Windhowl's hut is a yurt made from the leathers of great beasts and warmly furnished layers of thick rugs. There, she serves her guests ginger tea, claiming it should soothe the soreness from climbing up and down the buttes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "No matter how much time the characters spend conversing with Windhowl, you can grant them the benefits of a Short Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wayward Son", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows that something is communing with the cultists in their dreams, but not what it is. She only knows for certain that it is not one of the land's natural spirits\u2014the same spirits that have guided the minotaurs of Kirat for countless generations. This, she explains, is why minotaurs do not follow this so-called 'serpent god,' as they prefer to follow only the wisdom of the spirits.", + "Windhowl's grandson, however, has always been headstrong, aimless, and impulsive. This earned him the name Stormheart. To Windhowl's sorrow, her grandson was lured by the cult, the very same that came to harvest the mushrooms. They offered him the purpose he always craved.", + "Windhowl agrees to aid the characters in their search for the cultists, on the condition that they spare her grandson if they find. She asks only that they try convince him to return back home. She assures the characters that her grandson should be easy to spot, for he is likely the sole minotaur among the cultists." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl knows the cultists are hiding in the eastern Dustwind Buttes. However, she is far too old to venture into the Wasteland to help the characters, and as a pacifist, she recognizes she would be ill-suited to confront a group of cultists. Instead, she offers them a way to track the cultists.", + "Windhowl doesn't know exactly where the cultists' headquarters are, but she knows who does\u2014thousands of them, in fact. The old seer has noticed that wherever the cultists take their large stores of Hissroot, snakes follow, drawn from miles away. \"Follow the snakes,\" Windhowl advises. \"Nature never fails to guide. Track the serpents, and I wager they'll lead you straight to those who worship them.\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions of Poison Resistance", + "page": 72, + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is deeply concerned about the cultists' use of so many snakes and worries that confronting them unprepared could be dangerous. As a seer among her people, she is well-practiced in creating potions and salves, particularly those that counter the hazards of nature.", + "Windhowl can brew {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|DMG|Potions of Poison Resistance}, but the process requires a rare component that must be gathered from the husks of evil spirits. With a special ritual, she can provoke these malevolent entities, forcing them to manifest in physical forms that resemble plant-like creatures. Defeating them not only purges the spirits, healing the land, but also provides Windhowl with the components she needs for her potions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Summoning Evil Spirits", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "If the characters agree to craft the potions, Windhowl guides them back to the trail near the Riohnar River. Use the 'Deadrock Trail' battlemap for this encounter.", + "Windhowl explains, \"{@i Spirits do not easily forge bodies of their own, so they seek to possess the living to gain control. I'll be summoning weaker spirits that will only be able to inhabit small plant matter from the riverbed. Minor spirits will strike first, but you must defend me. I need time to summon stronger ones that will give us the materials we need. Guard me well, while I complete the ritual}.\"", + "When the characters are ready, Windhowl sits down and begins chanting in Abyssal, the language of beastfolk. Malevolent spirits will then coalesce in the area as green lights that enter the river. Then, blights will spawn from the river; they climb out of the water and attack Windhowl.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fight the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl ({@creature Druid|MM} statistics) sits in the area marked 'W'. In the first round, six {@creature Twig Blight|MM|Twig Blight} crawl out of the water in the areas marked 'T'. In the second round, three {@creature Needle Blight|MM|Needle Blight} follow from the areas marked 'N'. And finally in the third round, a single {@creature Vine Blight|MM} emerges from the area marked 'V'. For the first two rounds, Windhowl focuses entirely on her ritual, but in the third round, she joins the fight alongside the characters to support them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting Windhowl, add an additional {@creature Vine Blight|MM}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c34" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Deadrock_Trail_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Deadrock Trail (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c34" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Traveling with Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl is not inclined to accompany the characters to the cultist hideout. However, if {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is not suitable or available to travel there with the party, it might be wise to have Windhowl take her place instead, as the characters are expected to have at least one ally with them for Part 3: Rescuing Rumbold." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting the Potions", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl will carefully harvest the vine blight for the components she needs and spend the rest of the day crafting the potions. When the characters are prepared to travel to the Dustwind Buttes, she will meet them outside the city and supply each with a {@item Potion of Poison Resistance|DMG}. If needed, she can speak with them using the {@spell Animal Messenger|PHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Ribbit", + "page": 73, + "entries": [ + "Ribbit rewards the characters with 50 Gold Pieces for the Hissroot, along with 10 Gold Pieces for each additional Hissroot they deliver, up to a total of 30 extra Gold Pieces. Additionally, Ribbit offers the characters a {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM} as a pet. The snake is named 'Ooh' for its habit of slithering down people's backs and giving them chills. It is friendly and only bites if it feels threatened.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cleansing the Infestation", + "entries": [ + "Ribbit wastes no time using the spores of the Hissroot to draw the snakes away from the Slums.", + "Every night, winds sweep in from the Wasteland, passing through Al'Kirat before they are funneled by the high banks of the Riohnar River on its way north to the ocean. Ribbit takes advantage of this natural current, releasing the Hissroot spores as the breeze flows through the city. The wind then carries the spores north toward the buttes, coaxing the snakes to follow the breeze out of the city.", + "It will take {@dice 2d4} days for the snake infestation to fully clear." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Two: Glowing Amber", + "page": 73, + "entries": [ + "A small group of orcs was recently attacked by undead near the Dustwind Buttes and have since established a small camp south of Al'Kirat to mend their wounds. Although they know this is Kirati territory, the orcs have made no effort to communicate with them, and in fact have grown somewhat aggressive. Scouts report that the orcs are stopping travelers, searching their belongings, and threatening those who resist. There are no casualties so far, only a few injuries. Al'Kirat is hesitant to engage the orcs, wary of provoking O'grila in this delicate time, and had hoped they would eventually move on. However, they have shown no signs of leaving.", + "The orcs were on a pilgrimage to find an object of flawless beauty, intended as a tribute to the feathered serpent the orcs revere. If accepted, the offering would grant them entry into Ouro, the paradise they believe exists atop the highest plateau of O'grila, where they would be reborn as dinosaurs. On their journey, they discovered a magnificent, foot-long jewel made of pure amber. However, while returning home, they were ambushed by undead during the night. Though they managed to protect the jewel, their cherished triceratops was infected with mummy rot after being touched by a mummy during the confrontation. Now camped and weakened, the orcs cannot leave until they cure their triceratops, who not only carries their supplies but is also a beloved member of their group.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a group of orcs who were attacked by undead. After speaking with them, the characters learn the orcs are willing to assist if they can help save their sick triceratops. Once the characters provide aid, the orcs reveal the location of the large cultist encampment they found as a result of the confrontation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Clue", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover that cultists used the undead to try and steal the orc's precious amber jewel. The characters can ally with the orcs and be escorted by them to the cultist hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 73, + "entries": [ + "Dalira says the following regarding this lead:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exposition", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati have two neighbors: the dwarves of Drek'Alor beyond the mountains to the west and the orcs of O'grila across the dunes to the east. Dalira explains that the fertile lands of O'grila are home to dinosaurs (called 'biters'), large and powerful feathered reptiles that the orcs ride into battle. Orcs share a mystical bond with these dinosaurs, enabling them to communicate, and they revere all such creatures. Dalira cautions the characters that the orcs have a culture steeped in combat, so they should always be prepared for a confrontation when dealing with them.", + "If no character speaks Orcish, she hands them a single {@spell Tongues|PHB|Spell Scroll of Tongues}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge about Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Since the goal is to negotiate with the orcs rather than to engage them in combat, Dalira suggests stopping by the Grand Bazaar to acquire a tribute for them. She suggests speaking with Gurtr, a dwarf friend of the Guild who runs a stall in the market. He recently returned from O'grila and might have useful suggestions.", + "Dalira warns that the stalls in the Bazaar are first-come, first-serve, so vendors change locations every day. The characters might have to ask around in order to find Gurtr." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Grand Bazaar", + "page": 73, + "entries": [ + "Gurtr (LN Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) is not difficult to find, thanks to his obnoxiously loud voice and pushy sales tactics. He has already been warned twice today by the guards for harassing customers and getting into fights with the other merchants. By the time the characters enter the Bazaar and begin searching for him, he is literally in the process of being kicked out for failing to comply for a third time. The characters notice him being dragged away by a few guards as his stall is dismantled.", + "After Gurtr is 'escorted' out of the building, the characters can approach him to do business. His stall is a simple wheelbarrow adorned with signs advertising his products, which he can freely move around. In a hurry to make up for lost time, Gurtr is willing to trade as long as the characters don't slow him down while he pushes his wheelbarrow through the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trading with Gurtr", + "entries": [ + "Gurtr is well-versed in orc culture and offers to share his knowledge for a single Gold Piece. You can provide the characters any relevant information found under '{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|2|Orcs}', '{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|6|Orcs}', or '{@adventure Ogrila|SandsOfDoom14|6|O'grila (Oasis)}'. He will emphasize that orcs respect Strength above all else. For orcs, he says, vinegar is far sweeter than honey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing a Tribute", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, Gurtr has no trinkets that would truly work as a 'tribute,' but that doesn't stop him from trying to sell what he has on to the characters and pretend that they would make for excellent offerings. Gurtr has the following orc-related items for sale:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An 'orc costume' for 5 Gold Pieces (fake dinosaur bone armor adorned with bird feathers).", + "A vial of 'dinosaur pheromones' for 1 Gold Piece (triceratops urine).", + "A small book titled 'Orcish and You: What to Say to Survive an Orc Attack' for 5 Gold Pieces (a limited translation of basic phrases from Common to Orcish such as: \"{@i don't kill me}\", \"{@i I also like dinosaurs}\", \"{@i I am sick and contagious}\", etc.).", + "A 2-inch tall figurine of an orc warrior carved from wood for 2 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + "In the end, none of these items are particularly useful in aiding the characters' interactions with the orcs, but they also do them no harm. Whoever presents the offerings is seen by the orcs as the 'leader' of the group, and the orcs will defer to that person in conversation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs Reciprocate", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully befriend the orcs and present them with gifts, the orcs will reciprocate with a similar but opposite gift when they meet again in Part 3 of this chapter. For instance, if the characters gifted them triceratops urine, the orcs will offer camel urine in return." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to the Orcs", + "page": 74, + "entries": [ + "The characters must leave the city through the Ruby Gate and travel {@b two hours} south to reach the cliffs where the orcs have been spotted. The characters can easily ask passing travelers for guidance, as many have been harassed by the orcs and know their whereabouts.", + "The journey is calm, with no encounters along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orc Encampment", + "page": 74, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Orc_Camp_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Orc Camp (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "id": "c35" + }, + "The orcs have no knowledge of medicinal plants outside of O'grila and possess no curative magic to heal their triceratops. They have been searching for travelers to challenge for their medicine, but so far, none have carried any, so the orcs have allowed them all to pass and injured only those that resisted.", + "The camp is situated in a well-defensible position nestled at the center of four hills. This location allows the orcs to build simple palisades to block the pathways leading into their camp, while also providing them with vantage points from which they can spot anything approaching from a distance. The camp is small and consists of five tents, the largest of which holds their sick triceratops and their recently infected leader.", + "For a view of the orc encampment, refer to the 'Orc Camp' battlemap.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "State of the Camp", + "entries": [ + "The orc encampment is led by an {@creature Orog|MM} named Ahuatzi, includes one {@creature Triceratops|MM}, and has a number of {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} equal to the number of player characters plus one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummy Rot", + "entries": [ + "The triceratops has contracted mummy rot (see the '{@creature Mummy|MM}' entry in the Monster Manual for a description of the curse). As a result of the curse, the triceratops' Hit Points have been reduced to a maximum of 5, it is permanently {@condition Incapacitated}, and is on the verge of death.", + "In an attempt to soothe the beast, Ahuatzi has stayed with the triceratops through the nights, and the constant contact has caused the mummy rot to spread to him. Weakened and barely able to move, Ahuatzi now rests with the triceratops inside the largest tent of the camp. Ahuatzi's Hit Points have been reduced to 21, and while afflicted by the curse, he can only make one attack per attack action, his Speed is halved, and he has Disadvantage on all attacks and ability checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Camp", + "entries": [ + "When the characters approach too close to the encampment, the orcs shout a warning from atop the hills with their weapons drawn. Desperate, the orcs will then encircle the characters and threaten them into submission, hoping to search their bags for anything that might resemble medicine. If the orcs notice anything suggesting one of the characters could be a doctor\u2014such as potions, books on plants or anatomy, or vestments of a cleric or druid\u2014they will try to take that character to the large tent where the triceratops and their leader are resting. The orcs will then threaten the character, demanding they find a way to heal them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Orcs are not receptive to kind and calm conversations but respond well to shows of Strength. A {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check can make them stand down. On a success, one of the orcs steps forward and challenges the one who rolled the check to a one-on-one duel.", + "These duels, called 'Makhram.' They are considered holy in O'grila and determine who is right and what is true in their culture. If the character wins the duel, the orcs take it as a sign that the party has the Strength to help them and will listen to what they have to say, including escorting them to see the sick if they willingly offer assistance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Orcs", + "entries": [ + "The orcs are wary and on edge, and any misstep by the characters could ignite a violent confrontation. Actions like stealing from the orcs or allowing their sick to perish could escalate the situation, leading the entire encampment to clash with the party. Be sure to have one of the orcs challenge a character to a Makhram, if at all possible, before things escalate to this point.", + "If the orcs sense they are losing, they will surrender. The orcs interpret their defeat as proof of the characters' righteousness and submit to their will." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Other than their traveling supplies, camping gear, and combat equipment, the orcs carry little in terms of treasure. A thorough search of the tents uncovers food and water totaling 30 units of Traveling Supplies. Among the supplies are also trinkets and baubles made from animal bones, valued at a combined 20 Gold Pieces.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eye of Ouro", + "entries": [ + "The orcs have named the large amber jewel they discovered, the 'Eye of Ouro.' It is found on the largest hut (see {@adventure Meeting Ahuatzi|SandsOfDoom14|3|Meeting Ahuatzi}) and is worth 500 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Ahuatzi", + "page": 75, + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi, the son of a lesser chieftain in O'grila, leads the group of orcs. The triceratops and him languish within the largest tent of the camp.", + "The once-proud orc, now ravaged by the cursed rot, looks up as the characters enter his hut. His voice is frail, his eyes clouded with an unnatural black hue, his fingernails have fallen away, and clumps of his decayed hair litter the ground. He sits on a throne of bones, flanked by his ailing triceratops whose affliction is far more advanced than his. The great beast lies on a bed of its own feathers, all of which have fallen from its body. Its skin, now gray and cracked, looks ready to disintegrate at any moment into ash.", + "Nestled beside the triceratops, like an egg in a nest of feathers, rests the magnificent amber gem. A warm glow radiates from within the amber, bathing the tent in a soft, soothing orange light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recalling the Attack", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi can recount the attack on his band. His description matches the characters' experience of their own attack while in the caravan, with the undead functioning as a distraction while the cultists operated behind the scenes. The only difference being that the attack happened at night.", + "Ahuatzi is convinced the attackers were after the Eye of Ouro, but none of them could stand against Zuma, the triceratops, who killed all who approached her. \"If she falls today, her soul will surely find its way to Ouro. Such was her ferocity in that battle,\" Ahuatzi whispers, gently stroking the frail body of the triceratops with reverence.", + "After driving off the attackers, Ahuatzi and the remaining orcs regrouped and pursued the fleeing cultists. They tracked them to a nearby set of ruins, not far from where the ambush had occurred. Ahuatzi recalls they had a large encampment there, surrounded by crumbling statues of snakes. Unfortunately, Ahuatzi states, they had to retreat when the commotion drew mummies, one of which struck at Zuma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi has no doubt that Zuma will reach Ouro after the valiant battle she fought during the attack. However, he and the other orcs fear that their own resolve wavered when it was truly tested\u2014which might harm their chances to reach Ouro. Ahuatzi yearns to bring the fight back to the cultists and, if he is fortunate, die in a glorious melee.", + "He knows the location of the cultists' encampment and is more than ready\u2014thrilled, even\u2014to give his life in their destruction. If the characters mention their intent to pursue the cultists and are willing to have him, Ahuatzi eagerly offers to bring himself and his remaining warriors to guide them to the location, so they may have their vengeance.", + "Ahuatzi, however, will not leave until Zuma is either cured of her affliction or perishes from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Triceratops", + "page": 75, + "entries": [ + "The orcs recognize the affliction as mummy rot, a curse brought on by the mummies of the Wasteland. Left untreated, the victim will slowly decay, eventually turning to dust. The curse can typically only be lifted with potent magic.", + "Ahuatzi is willing to offer anything, including the Eye of Ouro, if the characters can save Zuma the triceratops. As he still has time before the curse fully kills him, Ahuatzi is willing to accompany the characters to the city to seek a cure for his affliction, but only after Zuma is no longer suffering\u2014 be it alive or dead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unable to Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to save the triceratops, she perishes soon after, and the orcs are devastated. That night, they prepare a ceremony in her honor. If the characters showed genuine effort in trying to help, the orcs will invite them to the ceremony. See {@adventure Night of Ceremony|SandsOfDoom14|3|Night of Ceremony} further ahead for more details." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scroll of Remove Curse", + "entries": [ + "If the characters already completed '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground},' they are likely to have acquired a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}, which can be used to cure either the orog or the triceratops of mummy rot. However, beyond this option, it is unlikely the party will have access to magic capable of curing it and unless they act quickly, there may not be enough time to return to the city for a remedy, as the triceratops may die before they make it back. If they can reach her in time, however, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is willing to offer such a scroll for free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check know that mummy rot can also be cured by ingesting a near-lethal dose of hagsbane, a toxic plant native to the region. Characters local to Kirat have Advantage on this check. This information can also be obtained by using the {@item Sending Stone|DMG} to contact {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}, who shares this knowledge. Additionally, if the characters have {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} with them (see '{@adventure Lead Three: The Devil's Playground|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead Three: The Devil's Playground}'), he can reveal this as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Zuma", + "entries": [ + "Some characters may try to stabilize the triceratops while another rushes back to the city to find a cure. If they act swiftly and effectively, there's a chance they can save Zuma's life this way. To do this, however, the party must either be able to purchase a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} in the city (costing 200 Gold Pieces) or have contacted {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} to receive one free of charge.", + "Alternatively, a character may also try searching the badlands for hagsbane.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running to the City", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters must sprint, fly, or ride to the city and back as quickly as possible, which normally requires a total of 4 hours. The character must make two {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) checks, one to reach the city and one to return. A success means it took the character 1 hour to reach their destination, while a failure means it took them 2 hours.", + "If the character possesses a feature or inherent advantage over a normal person running back to the city\u2014such as a riding mount, convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} to meet them halfway with the spell scroll, or using a spell such as {@spell Longstrider|PHB} to assist them\u2014then all the checks are made with Advantage.", + "Once the character returns, they must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw. If they fail, they gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Hagsbane", + "entries": [ + "One or more characters may search the badlands for the herb as fast as possible. Have the character make {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) checks until they succeed on two of them. Each attempt represents 1 hour of search. The character finds a dose of hagsbane at the end of the hour on their second success.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} that accompanies the one making the checks can assist, granting them Advantage on each roll.", + "Should the characters wish to gather more hagsbane for their future adventures, they can spend {@dice 1d4} hours of effort searching the badlands and make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a successful check, they acquire a dose of hagsbane. The weed has no market value and is useless to those Immune to Poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stabilizing Zuma", + "entries": [ + "One character must stay behind to stabilize the triceratops, ensuring she survives until the cure arrives. At the end of the first hour, the character must make a {@dc 5} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. At the end of each following hour, they must make another check, with the DC increasing by 5 each time. If a check fails and the triceratops has not been cured by then, she dies.", + "A character proficient in {@skill Medicine} can assist the one making the checks, granting them Advantage on each roll." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Ahuatzi", + "page": 76, + "entries": [ + "Curing Ahuatzi of mummy rot is simpler than curing the triceratops, as there is enough time to transport him to Al'Kirat to obtain a cure.", + "The characters can cure Ahuatzi's mummy rot by contacting either {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} or Dalira, both of whom can arrange for a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. The Sultana will cover the cost, provided Ahuatzi assists in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}. However, Ahuatzi is forbidden from entering the city while suffering from the contagious disease, so the scroll must be brought to him outside the city gates." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Hagsbane", + "page": 76, + "entries": [ + "Hagsbane is a deadly poison, and when ingested, it burns through the creature's veins and organs, causing excruciating pain. Though extremely dangerous, it is known to 'burn' through most diseases and magical curses, effectively searing the body clean. Too small a dose results only in agonizing pain without curing the affliction, while too large a dose is likely to kill the creature outright.", + "After the hagsbane is consumed, whoever determines the dosage must make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. On a success, the correct dosage was given; on a failure, too much was used.", + "A creature that ingests hagsbane falls into a coma that lasts for 8 hours. Throughout the coma, they experience a burning fever, twitching and grimacing in visible agony. At the end, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution saving throw. The saving throw is made with Advantage if the correct dosage was administered, and with Disadvantage if the wrong dosage was given. On a success, the creature awakens fully cured of all diseases and poisons (magical or otherwise), and any curses afflicting the creature are lifted. On a failure, the creature dies.", + "Hagsbane can only cure a creature once. A second dose is always fatal. A creature that dies from hagsbane cannot be resurrected unless magic is used to fully restore their organs, which are completely destroyed by the poison.", + "{@note If the characters are invested in saving Zuma, consider allowing her to automatically succeed on the Constitution saving throw to survive the hagsbane. The Silent Serpent, sovereign of all dinosaurs, intervenes and bestows her with the vitality needed to survive.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Ceremony", + "page": 76, + "entries": [ + "Orcs hold celebrations either to honor the dead or in anticipation of impending death. If Zuma dies, the orcs hold a ceremony in her honor. If the orcs agree to join the characters in their fight against the cultists, they hold a ceremony to prepare for the expected bloodshed. These ceremonies usually involve drinking, feasting, and contests of Strength, and\u2014when the mood calls\u2014the occasional orgy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "page": 76, + "entries": [ + "Ahuatzi is willing to lead the characters to the Dustwind Buttes and show them the location of the cultist encampment. If the characters saved Zuma, he does so out of gratitude. If Zuma is dead, Ahuatzi does so driven by a thirst for revenge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving for the Worst", + "entries": [ + "If, for whatever reason, the orcs end up dead or unwilling to work with the characters, consider letting the characters pursue {@adventure Lead One: Search for the Hissroot|SandsOfDoom14|3|Lead One: Search for the Hissroot} as an alternative way to uncover the cultists' hideout." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lead Three: The Devil's Playground", + "page": 77, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, though highly knowledgeable and respected, is also absent-minded, easily distracted, and infamous for his long-winded lectures on tedious historical topics. His eccentric nature made it nearly impossible to find assistants willing to work for him. Months ago, he sought help from the Church of Asmodeus and acquired an Imp familiar. For the past few months, Grigori\u2014the Imp assigned to him\u2014has kept track of his notes, retrieved books for his research, and kept him company during his ceaseless monologues on the Anubian Empire. As fate would have it, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} mysteriously vanished just before {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} joined the caravan.", + "A group of cultists were instructed through their dreams to abduct {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}, but strangely, they were then ordered to allow the Imp to escape. Without question, they followed their instructions, and now {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} freely roams the city, spreading chaos. Last night, the whispers commanded them to recapture the Imp once more. Confused, but loyal, the cultists prepare for their task, trusting in the Grand Design.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Does Grigori Matter?", + "entries": [ + "As Rumbold Tomekeeper's familiar, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} shares a unique bond with the professor. While within 100 feet, both can communicate telepathically with each other, and the professor can see and hear using Grigori's senses. This means that if {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} gets close to where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is being held, the characters will be able to communicate with the professor, which could prove critical in rescuing him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has also spent several months helping {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} translate Anubian hieroglyphics. Although his expertise in the subject is nowhere near Rumbold's, he can recognize some of the symbols, which might prove useful in helping the characters navigate the Anubian ruin where {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is held." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lead Summary", + "entries": [ + "The characters speak with Lucy at the Church of Asmodeus and begin their search for the Imp at the Nomad's Rest tavern. Nearby, they encounter a group of children known as the Emberlings, who, with the imp's help, scam the characters out of their gold. The situation escalates when the children and the Imp are later kidnapped by cultists. To save them, the characters must board a fishing ship sailing on the river and defeat the kidnappers. After returning the Imp to the temple, Lucy compels him to assist the characters in locating {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "page": 77, + "entries": [ + "Dalira explains that the Church of Asmodeus operates independently of Al'Kirat and is not bound by the laws of the city. However, the church's activities are restricted to a single building: the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Within the temple, they are permitted to do as they wish, such as summon devils, draft diabolical contracts, and proselytize.", + "Dalira also notes that Imps are the only devils allowed to leave the temple's grounds, but only if they are bound by a contract to act as a familiar to a sponsor. These sponsors are typically guilds, adventuring groups, or large caravans; though in this case it is {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, on behalf of the College of Anubian Studies. These contracts require the Imps to serve the sponsor's interests, and in return, the sponsor contributes a portion of their earnings or knowledge to the church.", + "Dalira directs the characters to the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star in the Central Medina, suggesting they start their investigation with Lucy, the Arbiter who signed the imp's contract. She cautions them to be on their best behavior, as the Temple is officially under the authority of Asmodeus, placing it beyond the jurisdiction of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "page": 77, + "entries": [ + "The Temple of the Five-Pointed Star is described in detail in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Central Medina}.", + "When the characters arrive at the Temple, they are approached by a beautiful {@creature Succubus|MM} named Orola, whose revealing dress leaves little to the imagination. She is currently managing visitors and, after asking the reason for the character's visit, she is able to promptly guide them to Lucy's office.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arbiter Lucy's Office", + "entries": [ + "Lucy's office resembles a small courtroom, with a temperature that's comfortably warm for devils and tieflings, but quite uncomfortable for everyone else. Lucy (LN female tiefling {@creature Priest|MM}) is seated behind a grand wooden desk elevated much like a judge's podium." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "entries": [ + "Lucy is relieved when the characters express interest in tracking down Rumbold's Imp familiar, as there are currently no available Arbiters to handle the situation. Matters like this are usually reserved for Arbiters due to the delicate politics between the Church of Asmodeus and Al'Kirat. However, Lucy is more than willing to let the characters step in on her behalf, particularly in light of the disturbing news she received about {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} less than an hour ago.", + "While Imps going rogue in Al'Kirat isn't common, it happens often enough that\u2014normally\u2014Lucy wouldn't be concerned about it. What does concern her is a notice from the Bureau of Infernal Contracts stating that the Infernal Registry\u2014a magical record of all Diabolical Contracts signed in the city\u2014has flagged Grigori's activities.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has, according to the registry, crafted and facilitated the signing of an illegal Diabolical Contract somewhere in the city. The registry, which operates autonomously, has redacted most of the details\u2014revealing only that the signee is named 'Spark' and that their soul was promised to Asmodeus in the deal. Lucy can think of countless reasons why the information might be censored, and without more details, it's impossible to narrow down the cause. Typically, such redaction points to a problem with the signee's payment, implying that, for some reason, 'Spark' cannot fully surrender his soul to Asmodeus.", + "\"{@i This is really bad,}\" Lucy remarks. \"{@i It's one thing for an Imp to waste the weekend getting drunk or pestering courtesans, but it's an entirely different matter when he's convincing people to sign their souls away without legal representation. We need to find him.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "entries": [ + "Lucy produces an artifact, a slab of polished obsidian etched with golden infernal script. The letters glow faintly red and are warm to the touch. This is a 'Pact-Finder,' a tool used by Arbiters to track devils. She carefully uncorks a vial of Grigori's blood\u2014kept specifically for moments like this\u2014and lets a single drop fall onto a planchette made from charred bone.", + "As Lucy activates the Pact-Finder, the planchette begins to move on its own, gliding over the slab and stopping at each infernal letter until it spells out a location. Lucy then scribbles down the location it spelled out, which is 'Nomad's Rest.' Lucy, along with all characters local to the city, recognizes this location as a tavern in the Central Medina.", + "Lucy explains that the Pact-Finder does not reveal the devil's exact location, but rather shows where the Imp has recently left the strongest impression. This means the tavern is likely the best place to start gathering information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Bring the Imp Back", + "entries": [ + "Lucy hands the characters a {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} inscribed in Infernal. When read within 30 feet of the Imp, which requires an action, the scroll's magic forces the Imp to obey the commands of the speaker for the next 8 hours. This scroll is uniquely crafted for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} and won't work on any other Imp. The Imp must be in direct line of sight for the scroll to take effect, and it disintegrates after successfully charming the Imp.", + "Lucy asks the characters to use the scroll\u2014if needed\u2014to compel the Imp to reveal the details of the illegal contract it signed. Afterward, they must escort both the Imp and the signee back to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, so Lucy can figure out how to fix the situation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reading Infernal", + "entries": [ + "If no one in the party can read Infernal, Lucy provides a cipher that explains how to pronounce each word on the scroll. Whoever reads the scroll must use the cipher to pronounce the words correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "In return for their help with this task, Lucy is willing to temporarily bind {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} to one of the characters, allowing the Imp to assist the party in their quest to find {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nomad's Rest", + "page": 78, + "entries": [ + "The Nomad's Rest is a unique tavern found in the Central Medina, not housed in a typical building but inside a sprawling tent, 120 feet wide and 80 feet long. The floor is adorned with richly colored rugs and pillows, and candles hang from strings tied to the ceiling. The air is thick with the hazy aroma of hookah smoke and burning incense.", + "Tieflings and dwarves handle the dense smoke of the tavern with ease\u2014tieflings, thanks to their infernal ancestry, and dwarves from their experience handling grimfire\u2014but other patrons often struggle to keep from coughing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance Sign", + "entries": [ + "A scrap of harsh parchment is nailed down to a wooden sign by the entrance. The parchment reads: \"{@i No shoes beyond this point. Leave them on the rack, but if they're leather, it's smarter to keep them with you\u2014we won't take the blame if they're stolen. Mess up the rugs, and you'll pay for the cleaning.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asking about Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The tavern keeper, Izenar\u2014a male tiefling who is also the owner of the establishment\u2014along with the barmaids and several regular patrons, would recognize the Imp if asked about him.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} visited the tavern yesterday and the day before, staying for several hours each time. He played pranks on the patrons, tried to peddle Diabolical Contracts, and drank himself into a stupor. Earlier today, he came back to pay off his large tab. Those who saw him say he left heading down the street toward the nearby market.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is Grigori?", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Imp|MM} is actually closer than the characters expect, hiding invisibly just across the street from the tavern. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} has allied himself with a mischievous gang of children known as the 'Emberlings,' who are currently swindling bystanders of their money. The moment the characters step outside the tavern, they will become the childrens' next targets." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings", + "page": 78, + "entries": [ + "The Emberlings are a notorious group of five thieving children who prowl the city pulling off swindles, tricks, and pickpocketing schemes to survive. The children are Ashen (F, 12, greedy), Ember (F, 10, shy), Blaze (M, 13, cocky), Cinder (F, 12, clever), and Spark (M, 10, insecure). All but Spark are tiefling orphans from the Beastwars that ravaged Kirat 10 years ago; Spark is the only human in the group, orphaned two years ago as a result of a rebel beastfolk attack.", + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} has been indulging in what he calls 'wellearned time off,' stirring up chaos throughout the city and encouraging others to join in his mischief. He quickly took a liking to the Emberlings after witnessing their clever antics and joined their group; having since helped them 'upgrade' their schemes.", + "One such 'upgrade' was in fact convincing Spark to sign a Diabolical Contract. Spark has long felt out of place in Al'Kirat, surrounded by his tiefling friends who possess innate magic, are impervious to the city's heat, and can see in the dark\u2014while he, as a human, feels lesser by comparison. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} promised\u2014and the contract now states\u2014that once Spark comes of age, his soul will belong to Asmodeus, and he will be finally transformed into a tiefling. As part of the contract, Spark wished to be liked by everyone, and as a result, he can now cast the spell {@spell Suggestion|PHB} at will ({@dc 15}).", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Grigori", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Grigori.webp" + }, + "title": "Grigori" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illegal Contract", + "entries": [ + "Peddling Diabolical Contracts outside the Temple's grounds and binding a child's soul to one such bargain are both highly illegal acts in Al'Kirat.", + "For more details on how this Diabolical Contract might be undone, see {@adventure Return to the Temple|SandsOfDoom14|3|Return to the Temple}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swindling the Characters", + "entries": [ + "As the characters leave the Nomad's Rest, they attract the attention of the Emberlings, who have begun using Spark's newfound abilities to enhance their tricks and thefts (see {@adventure Children's Scheme|SandsOfDoom14|3|Children's Scheme} below)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Children's Scheme", + "page": 79, + "entries": [ + "The children have come up with several intricate moneymaking schemes\u2014believing that the more complicated the plan, the more fun it is. Now with the imp's guidance, these plans are not only fun, but also effective.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Works", + "entries": [ + "In their current scheme, Ember plays the role of a damsel in distress, drawing the attention of the mark. She convinces the mark to follow her to a crowded area with access to several winding alleyways. There, Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder stage a fake pickpocketing attempt on the marks and scatter in different directions, hoping to draw the marks into separating and giving chase.", + "The goal is to split the group and isolate at least one of the marks. At that point, Spark approaches the isolated target and uses his new-found magic (the spell {@spell Suggestion|PHB}) to force them to give up their gold, before sending them back behaving as though nothing happened.", + "Since all of the children (except for Spark) act only as decoys, they are not afraid of getting caught. This allows them to repeat the scheme until they successfully isolate and rob a valuable target." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Lure", + "entries": [ + "Ember moves into position and begins crying softly at the side of the road.", + "When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you pass by, the sound of loud sobbing draws your attention to a young tiefling girl sitting at a nearby bench. She has bright red skin, pale white hair, and appears no older than ten or eleven. Her skin is bruised, her hair tangled, and her clothes dirty, making it look as though she has recently been hurt." + ] + }, + "If the characters approach and ask what's wrong, Ember tearfully explains that a group of bullies steals her food and money every day. When she resists, they shove her to the ground, leaving her bruised. While the characters may feel inclined to offer her food or gold, Ember's real concern is the ongoing torment. She's crying because the bullies will comeback tomorrow, and the cycle will continue. \"{@i Could you... maybe... talk to them?}\" she asks, her voice trembling. \"{@i I don't know what else to do...}\" She points to the marketplace at the far end of the street, where the 'bullies usually hang out.'", + "Ember's act is nearly flawless, made possible by {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}'s careful instructions. He's the one who dirtied her clothes, applied makeup to mimic realistic bruises, and coached her on exactly what to say and how to behave. {@b {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is in fact sitting invisibly upon her shoulder}, ready to whisper new instructions if she needs them. Because of his influence, any Wisdom ({@skill Insight}), or Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) checks are contested against {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}'s rather than Ember's. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} has a +4 to Deception, +4 to Persuasion, and +5 to Stealth. If the characters manage to rattle or confuse Ember, such as to force {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} to whisper her new instructions, the characters can overhear the Imp with a Passive Perception of 15 or higher.", + "Ember is more than willing to accompany the characters or even speak with the guards, repeating her story as needed. Her shy demeanor has kept her in the background of most of the Emberlings' previous schemes, meaning the guards\u2014who might recognize the other children\u2014do not recognize her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Diversion", + "entries": [ + "As the characters navigate the bustling market, three Emberlings\u2014Ashen, Blaze, and Cinder\u2014each target a different character. They pretend to pickpocket the characters by tapping on their bags and making swipes at their pockets, before they all sprint in different directions. With no time to check if anything was actually stolen, the characters must decide on the spot whether to give chase or let the children disappear into the crowd.", + "Any character who decides to pursue one of the children can catch them with a successful {@dc 12} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. However, the children don't mind being caught, as they never actually stole anything. This is all meant only as a distraction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Catch", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is flying, on the lookout for an isolated character. If any of the children were pursued by just one character, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} chooses that one as the target. Alternatively, if all the characters gave chase but only one stayed behind\u2014maybe to watch over Ember\u2014Grigori targets them instead.", + "Once {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} identifies a target, he coordinates with Spark to intercept them in a deserted alleyway. Spark then casts the spell {@spell Suggestion|PHB} ({@dc 15}), instructing the character to hand over all their gold and return to the party acting as if everything is perfectly normal. If the character is isolated but still in a public space, Spark first compels them to follow him to a more private location before handing over their gold. If the spell doesn't work, Spark stubbornly keeps trying each turn unless silenced, growing increasingly flustered and eventually crying if he fails repeatedly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Resolving the Scheme", + "entries": [ + "The outcome of the scheme\u2014whether it succeeds or fails\u2014 doesn't matter. Maybe one character is completely robbed, or perhaps the party figures out early that {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is sitting invisibly on Ember's shoulder and captures him right then and there. Either outcome is fine.", + "No matter how the characters respond to the robbery\u2014 whether they choose to pursue the thieves or continue searching for the imp\u2014you can choose to simply fast forward {@dice 1d4} hours and properly transition them into the next scene.", + "Ideally, the characters won't capture both {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} and Spark at the same time, but even if they do, simply move on to the '{@adventure Return to the Temple|SandsOfDoom14|3|Return to the Temple}' section before continuing with {@adventure Devil Who Cried Wolf|SandsOfDoom14|3|Devil Who Cried Wolf} and the rest of the plot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Devil Who Cried Wolf", + "page": 80, + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice\u2014at least an hour or two after the children have carried out their scheme on the party\u2014the characters stumble upon one of the Emberlings, sobbing and pleading for help. The child can be any of the Emberlings you choose.", + "The child sobs, pleading that the rest of their friends have been kidnapped, yet no one in the crowd pays them any attention. By now, the locals recognize the child as a notorious swindler and thief, brushing off their pleas as just another scam. Whenever an outsider approaches to offer aid, others step in, warning them that this is a common tactic used by the child to swindle people and to not believe a word.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What happened?", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper had been trailing the Imp, patiently awaiting the right moment to recapture him. They observed as he joined forces with the Emberlings, and just recently when the miscreants gathered in a dark alley to tally their loot, the cultists finally launched their ambush. After binding their captives, the cultists used harpy feathers to send the children and the Imp into a deep sleep, then stuffed them into bags and transported them deep into the city.", + "The Emberling you chose for the 'Devil Who Cried Wolf' scene wasn't with the others when the cult ambushed them. The child was supposed to be keeping watch but got distracted, and in the end, they witnessed the attack from a distance. Now, not only is the child left alone and without their friends, but they're also consumed with guilt for failing to prevent the attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Failsafe", + "entries": [ + "The Cult of the Coiled Whisper is intended to recapture the Imp at this point. However, if the characters already secured the Imp during the 'Children's Scheme' scene, then only the children are taken instead. The cultists are left baffled by the imp's absence during the ambush, since the prophetic whispers have never been wrong before. Now, they suspect they've made a terrible mistake, and fear that the Grand Design could be unraveling." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Convincing the Characters", + "entries": [ + "In an unexpected twist, the chosen Emberling is actually telling the truth. But after so many schemes, no one is willing to trust them. The characters are likely to be just as skeptical about his story as everyone else\u2014and justifiably so\u2014but there are certain details about the story that might cause them to reconsider.", + "With nothing left to lose, the child is eager to spill everything in hopes of securing the characters' help. They talk about the Imp, the contract Spark signed, and the mysterious attackers who ambushed their group. The child also reveals that the Imp had been on the run from these very same people, who had already kidnapped him once before. This last detail should signal to the characters that the kidnappers are likely cultists, which should convince them to get involved. If the characters didn't know about the imp's involvement with the children, then just mentioning the Imp should also help convince them that this is not a scheme." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to?", + "entries": [ + "The child followed the kidnappers to a ship docked near the fish markets on the Central Medina (see {@adventure Fish Market|SandsOfDoom14|1|Central Medina}). The child can easily lead the characters to the dock if they're willing to follow. When they arrive, however, they notice the vessel has recently set sail to fish on the river and can be seen far off in the distance (see {@adventure The Coiled Line|SandsOfDoom14|3|The Coiled Line})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Spark's Journey", + "entries": [ + "Spark is an insecure child struggling to find his place in the world. This quest provides an excellent opportunity for a subplot of emotional growth for the child, if you feel your table might enjoy it. Spark sought to sell his soul in a desperate bid to fit in and be accepted by others, feeling 'ordinary' and dissatisfied with himself. However, as the quest unfolds, he can come to realize that being human has its own worth and that he has Strengths others do not.", + "Humans are good with their hands, quick to master new skills, and display remarkable determination when confronted with impossible challenges. Spark may discover his love for animals, particularly dogs, who have an innate bond with humans\u2014a connection he never got to explore in this city that shuns them. These lessons could convince Spark to embrace his humanity and reject the contract, along with the powers it promises.", + "To guide Spark through these lessons, consider making him the child seeking help in the 'Devil that Cried Wolf ' scene, pushing him to step up and save his friends. Let him be creative in figuring out how to reach the cultist ship or sneak aboard. You could also place a mastiff in the cargo hold of the ship, locked in a small pen that opens during the 'Gargoyle Attacks' encounter. As the tiefling children tremble in fear of the dog, Spark\u2014despite never having interacted with a dog before\u2014feels an immediate bond, calming the nervous dog and quickly becoming its friend. These moments will help Spark grow as a person, making his final decision to reject the contract feel earned and satisfying." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Coiled Line", + "page": 81, + "entries": [ + "The Coiled Line is a fishing vessel that moors at the fishing docks in the Central Medina. Like other fishing boats permitted to operate outside the Harbor Quarter, the Coiled Line can fish the river but is barred from leaving the city\u2014a measure to prevent smuggling. The Cult uses the ship to discreetly store supplies for their operations, which are periodically collected by lizardfolk who swim to the vessel or by harpies that descend to retrieve them.", + "The Coiled Line currently 'fishes' in the middle of the Riohnar River, between the Central Medina and the Harbor Quarter. It drifts slowly downstream with no plans to dock until the next morning. To board the ship, the characters will have to be resourceful.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Board", + "entries": [ + "The characters can rent a small rowboat for 1 Gold Piece to row out to the ship, then use climbing gear to scale the sides. Alternatively, they could wait at Cardamon's Crossing\u2014a bridge that spans 40 feet above the river\u2014and descend as the ship passes beneath. It's up to the characters to determine how they'll board the ship." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Coiled Line' battlemap for the ship's layout. There are six human {@creature Cultist|MM|Cultists} on the ship, which are marked with a 'C' on the map. The location of the captured Emberlings is marked with an 'E', while the Imp is sealed inside a glowing chest labeled as 'T'. The Emberlings are non-combatants, but if needed, you can use the {@creature Commoner|MM} stat block to represent them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c36" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/The_Coiled_Line_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Coiled Line (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c36" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking the Ship", + "entries": [ + "Confident that nothing can go wrong as long as they follow the whispers in their dreams, the cultists can be caught completely off guard. In fact, some are likely to be napping in hopes of receiving further instructions in their sleep\u2014 instructions that will never come. Unbeknownst to them, their role in Prophecy's plan has come to an end.", + "The cultists fight if challenged, but quickly surrender if things don't go their way. They are simple farmers and unused to bloodshed. The children are bound and gagged, but freeing them is a simple task.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each cultist has {@dice 1d4} Gold Pieces in their possession." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Chest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori}, along with an important artifact other cultists stole from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, is imprisoned inside a chest sealed by an {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} spell. As the characters approach the chest, they'll hear the Imp frantically banging on the lid, \"{@i Hey! Anybody there? Let me out!}\"", + "The chest cannot be broken but can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key", + "entries": [ + "The key is meant to be hidden amidst the supplies, but {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will arrange for them to find it. The key supresses the {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} spell and opens the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing Grigori", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is freed, he is mischievous and uncooperative. However, if the characters use the magical scroll Lucy gave them, he will be forced to obey their orders to the letter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest, the characters will also discover a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse} and a serpent slayer sword named {@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + "{@item Doomcoil|SandsOfDoom14} takes the form of either a {@item Greatsword|PHB}, {@item Longsword|PHB}, or {@item Shortsword|PHB} (your choice). Its form is that which best suits the character most likely to wield it, as though fate destined for them to find it. This weapon functions like a {@item Dragon Slayer|DMG}, but instead of dragons, it deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage to snakes and serpents. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} left this weapon to aid the characters in defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, a weakened demigod she intends for them to face by the end of the chapter. For this weapon's purposes, snake-like creatures\u2014including hydras, nagas, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} (the villain of {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}), and all offspring of Sera'Aku (explained in {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} later in this chapter)\u2014are all treated as serpents." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Objects in the Cargo Hold", + "entries": [ + "The cargo hold is packed with unusual, mysterious objects gathered by the cult. The cultists don't understand their significance or why they're tasked with collecting them. If the characters search the cargo, you can use the {@item Trinket|PHB|Trinkets table} in the Player's Handbook to describe the bizarre objects they uncover. The cargo hold contains a dead mummy lying within a sarcophagus. Creatures that come into direct skin-on-skin contact with it must make a {@dc 12} Constitution saving throw to avoid contracting mummy rot.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} understands what the characters will need to face their challenges and strives to assist them by placing an item here for them to find. If a character has been looking for something in particular, and it is worth 50 Gold Pieces or less, it may conveniently appear here. If no such item exists, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} leaves them two {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing}, a {@item Potion of Fire Breath|DMG}, and two chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Gargoyle Attacks!", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have freed the children, succeeded or failed at opening the glowing chest, and had some time to roleplay, the ship is suddenly attacked. When you are ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A heavy crash rocks the ship, shaking the entire vessel and sending you sprawling to the ground. As you steady yourself, the ceiling above groans and cracks under a massive weight. With a final creak, the wood splinters, and a section is torn away. From the gap, a stone creature appears. Wings stretch wide from its back, horns curve above its head, and sharp claws grip the broken beams. It peers down at you as a sandstorm rages behind it." + ] + }, + "The stone creature is a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, surrounded by a swirling sandstorm composed of four {@creature Dust Mephit|MM|Dust Mephits}, which serve to conceal its flight through the city. Fiercely loyal to {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, the gargoyle and dust mephits have been commanded to return the sealed chest to the Temple of Aku'Tal and destroy any who stand in their way. Since the Cult of the Coiled Whisper stole the chest from {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, the elementals regard all cultists here, and anyone aligned with them, as enemies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "The Imp aids the characters in battle only if the {@i Scroll of Imp Binding} was used on him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every two characters beyond four, not counting {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} or the children, add an additional {@creature Gargoyle|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gargoyle has 50 Gold Pieces' worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is slain, it collapses into rubble, releasing the precious amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emberlings to the Rescue!", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the battle, the freed Emberlings aid the characters by flinging random objects from the cargo hold at the enemies. While these improvised weapons deal no damage, they are good at disrupting the enemies' focus.", + "At the start of each character's turn, roll a {@dice d4}. On a 1 or 2, the character gains Advantage on attack rolls until the end of their turn. On a 3 or 4, the first attack targeting the character before their next turn has Disadvantage." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Return to the Temple", + "page": 82, + "entries": [ + "Spark is willing to accompany the characters back to Lucy at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. However, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is less than cooperative and must be dealt with\u2014either bribed with at least 100 Gold Pieces, intimidated with a {@dc 15} check, or forcibly compelled using the {@i scroll of Imp binding}. Upon returning to the temple, Lucy delivers a stern reprimand to the Imp before turning her attention to the far more urgent matter: the Diabolical Contract made with a child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diabolical Contract with Spark", + "entries": [ + "Under the strictures of Devil Law, a pre-pubescent child is classified as 'Statutorily Innocent,' a term reserved for those too young to bear the weight of their own decisions. Such a soul, unsullied by the capacity to sin, cannot be considered 'willing' in the infernal pact of a Diabolical Contract. Although Cosmic law doesn't forbid the creation of such contracts, it does prevent devils from benefiting from them. This is why Spark, a child touched by infernal power, can wield his newfound abilities while his soul remains beyond Asmodeus' grasp.", + "In any case, Arbiter Lucy is well within her rights to annul the contract. However, to her surprise, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} has crafted a contract that heavily favors the child\u2014an agreement Spark may not easily secure again if he reapplies later in life. As a result, Lucy makes an unconventional decision: she gives Spark the choice to either keep or annul the contract. He has until his 13th birthday to decide, while maintaining his magical powers in the meantime.", + "If Spark has grown as a person during his time with the characters (see the 'Spark's Journey' sidebar), then after a few brief questions, he decides to annul the contract on the spot." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Though {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is due for punishment, Lucy temporarily binds him to the characters and tasks him with helping them locate the missing professor. Provided they are willing, Lucy has one of the characters, along with {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}, sign a simple contract that compels the Imp to aid in the search to the best of his abilities and prohibits him from causing or allowing harm to come to the characters.", + "While the character who signs the contract does not receive the typical benefits of having a familiar (as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} remains bound primarily to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}), {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is now permanently {@condition Charmed} by the signee and their companions. He is required to follow their commands to the best of his abilities, provided those commands do not put him in unreasonable danger.", + "Lucy simply asks the characters to return {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} to the Temple after their investigation is finished and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is brought back safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Imp for the Future", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are successful in their mission to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, and manage to bring {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} back to the Temple safe and sound, Lucy is willing to grant the party an {@creature Imp|MM} familiar of their own for free\u2014if they desire one." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 3: Rescue", + "page": 83, + "entries": [ + "By this point, the characters should have the means of locating the Temple of Aku'Tal. All that remains is for them to finalize their preparations, upgrade their equipment, gather supplies, and set out to face their destiny.", + "Should the characters request further assistance from the Sultana, she can grant each one a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG}. Additionally, she gifts them a magnificent {@creature Camel|MM} named Gizmo, who, for reasons no one can explain, has an irrational dislike for one of the player characters (selected at random). Vizier Rashid presents the party with a single {@spell Fireball|PHB|Spell Scroll of Fireball}, cautioning them to 'use it wisely.'", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To the Wasteland", + "page": 83, + "entries": [ + "Whoever is helping the characters on their journey\u2014whether {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} or Ahuatzi\u2014they will be waiting for them near the Wasteland, a few miles east of Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Distance", + "entries": [ + "To reach the Temple of Aku'Tal, the party must first traverse the Wasteland and then circle the Dustwind Buttes from the south. The trek covers 8 miles of craggy desert terrain, followed by 12 miles through the dunes of the Wasteland, and a one-hour climb up the canyon. In total, {@b the journey takes around 8 hours}. Due to the dangers of the Wasteland at night, even if they make the trip in one day, any companions present recommend the party camp nearby and approach the temple in the morning." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Throughout this section, several read-aloud text boxes use the term [NPC]. This refers to either {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} or Ahuatzi, depending on who is accompanying the characters. If there is more than one, you choose which one.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Fated Path", + "page": 83, + "entries": [ + "The characters earn points in a Path of Fate depending on which NPC they bring with them on their journey to the temple. The points are awarded as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Windhowl, alone, or with any other NPC not specifically mentioned in this section, such as Holgam or Dalira." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The characters travel with Ahuatzi." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters bring more than one ally, they gain points in the Paths of Fate corresponding to each companion." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Part 3: Use Only One Ally", + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to have no more than one ally with them when tackling the challenges at the Temple of Aku'Tal. Allowing more than one of them to assist them risks slowing down gameplay. Whether it's {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, Ahuatzi, or Windhowl, each provides comparable levels of power and support." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Wasteland", + "page": 83, + "entries": [ + "The trek from Al'Kirat to the Wasteland takes {@b two hours} on foot. The boundary into the Wasteland is not only visually striking but also emotionally unsettling. When the characters arrive at the Wasteland, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After almost two hours of travel, you make one last ascent over a canyon ridge, and as you reach the top, it comes into view. The barren landscape you've grown familiar with fades into a vast sea of red dunes that stretches to the horizon. No plants, no life\u2014just red sand and weathered rock. A gust of wind blows the sand your way, lightly coating your feet and clothes, then a sudden chill creeps down your spine, filling you with an inescapable sense of dread, which quickly subsides as you brush the sand away. Once more, you are in the Great Wasteland, the cursed desert of Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing while in the Wasteland, the party is attacked by skeletons under the influence of the Will of the Sands, exactly as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} intended. When it's time to begin the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After only four hours of travel through the dunes, your body already feels the strain. Every step sinks your feet deep into the shifting sand, forcing you to expend extra energy to move forward. The constant climbing up and down the endless hills of sand is exhausting, while the uneven ground trips you at every turn. The blazing sun reflects off the sand, amplifying the heat far beyond what you felt in the badlands. And all around, the horizon stretches out into an unbroken sea of red sand, with no end in sight.", + "Suddenly, [NPC] halts. For a moment, you think you've arrived, but then you see that their weapon is drawn. \"{@i Gather your weapons and form a circle!}\" [NPC] shouts. \"{@i The undead have found us.}\" As you look around, skeletons appear from the dunes, their bones stained red and the eerie light of their eyes bathed with an even deeper shade of crimson. Then, you gasp as more skeletons burst from the sand behind you. You are surrounded." + ] + }, + "The undead are four tiefling {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons}, two {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|MM|Warhorse Skeletons}, and one {@creature Minotaur Skeleton|MM}, all relics of a past battle between Kirati soldiers and rebel beastfolk. Their bones have been stained rust-red by the Will of the Sands, which now controls them. The Will has reanimated them with a single purpose: to kill the characters and let their blood soak into the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, add either two more {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons} or an additional {@creature Warhorse Skeleton|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "One skeleton rides each of the warhorse skeletons. The two warhorse skeletons, along with their riders, charge directly at the characters, while any remaining skeletons fire their shortbows from afar." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur skeleton appears only if the party is accompanied by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} or Ahuatzi and Zuma. In this case, the NPC and the minotaur will focus on each other for the duration of the battle. If the party is accompanied by several orcs, and you wish to include them in the encounter, add one skeleton for each orc and have them fight one another." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "NPC Teachings", + "entries": [ + "Have the NPC who accompanies the characters serve as a guide, imparting all the necessary knowledge they should have about the Wasteland. Here are a few examples of the important information players should be made aware of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Water is the lifeblood of the Wasteland. You can hunt for food, but water is almost impossible to find.", + "Beasts of burden are vital for carrying water across long journeys. Defend them with your life\u2014without them, you're doomed.", + "Good rest is hard to come by in the Wasteland, so save your Strength. Many travelers die because they get reckless and pick unnecessary fights. Only battle when it's unavoidable.", + "Days are blisteringly hot, but nights are brutally cold. If you underestimate the chill of the desert night, you'll freeze to death. Always ensure you have a fire, a tent, and a proper bedroll.", + "The dead rule after dark. Never travel at night, and always keep quiet.", + "Certain magic is limited in the Wasteland. You can't conjure water or food, and magic that summons portals and barriers are weakened." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "While camping in the Wasteland, the party must remain quiet and only speak in whispers when necessary. Mummies roam the Wasteland at night, and they are attracted to sound. You can use this simple event to set the grim tone of life here in the dunes, while also teaching players how dangerous the Wasteland becomes at night.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter 'Rustbone Skeletons' ends, the characters notice dozens of {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} lurking in the distance, clearly attracted by the sounds of battle and likely hoping to scavenge food from the dead. Their howls and cackles reach the party even from far away. They stay several hundred feet back, stalking and following the group as they travel.", + "The [NPC] remarks: \"{@i Hyenas of the Waste. Likely starving, but they fear us so they keep their distance. Still, make no mistake\u2014they'll attack the moment we show any weakness. Ignore them; we need to move quickly and find a proper place to camp before Darkness falls.}\"", + "The hyenas will retreat if attacked, but they won't stray far. They keep returning, their cackles and giggles echoing in the background as they continue to trail the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "At night", + "entries": [ + "As night settles and the group camps, the distant cackles of hyenas echo through the Darkness, growing louder and more numerous as time passes. Over time, it seems as though the pack is not just expanding, but slowly encircling the camp. Then, without warning, agonized squeals of a few hyenas pierce the night, as though something is preying on them. After the brief struggle, the remaining hyenas appear to retreat. The rest of the night remains eerily still and silent until morning." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "In the Morning", + "entries": [ + "As daylight breaks and the characters inspect their surroundings, they find the carcasses of several hyenas, with much of their flesh eaten by some unknown creature. Some of the corpses appear afflicted with mummy rot, with sections of those bodies reduced to dust." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Temple of Aku'Tal", + "page": 84, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c37" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/3/Temple_of_Aku_Tal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Aku'Tal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c37" + } + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, the offspring of a powerful and malevolent deity known as Sera'Aku, was a figure of fear and heresy in ancient Anubia. Because worship of Sera'Aku or any of its descendants was forbidden, their temples were constructed in secret\u2014hidden from the eyes of the world. One such temple hides at the eastern edge of the Dustwind Buttes, within the portion of the canyon overtaken by the Wasteland, too treacherous and remote to be found by Kirati explorers.", + "Designed to remain concealed from the outside world, the temple lies primarily underground, with entrances that are either disguised or hidden from view. The only signs of the temple's presence are the snake statues scattered across the terrain, a few crumbling Anubian structures, and the unusually high concentration of snakes that favor this part of the canyon.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Coiled Massacre", + "page": 84, + "entries": [ + "When the characters reach the site, they will soon come across the remnants of a battle, near the Temple of Aku'Tal. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At last, as your journey through the vast canyon nears its end, the first signs of Anubian ruins begin to emerge. Crumbling statues with serpentine forms, ancient stone buildings eroded by time, and the occasional sign of recent habitation\u2014abandoned camping supplies, scattered tools, and old campfires. Following the trail further, you stumble upon the grim aftermath of a battle. Dozens of humanoid bodies\u2014humans, lizardfolk, kenku, and more\u2014lie sprawled across the ruins, alongside the shattered forms of slain gargoyles. The air is thick with the stench of decay." + ] + }, + "Under Prophecy's orders, the main group of cultists of the Cult of the Coiled Whisper had set up camp here, originally tasked with supporting {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} and his gargoyles. Yet as they dreamt last night, to their surprise, they were ordered to attack the very gargoyles they had been aiding so far.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} and his gargoyles triumphed in the battle, but the victory was hard-fought, and the elemental minions under his wing have since been reduced to a scarce few. The surviving cultists were captured and brought deep into the temple, where they were swiftly sacrificed to a ritual designed to summon mighty {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} orchestrated the battle for three reasons: to ensure {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} would have enough living sacrifices to resurrect {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, to whittle down the number of gargoyles under his command, and to rid herself of several cultists she knew would have rebelled against her in the future.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preston - Cultist Survivor", + "entries": [ + "By design, one cultist managed to avoid death, as the collapse of a large serpentine statue fell during the battle and trapped him under the rubble. As the characters explore the area, they hear his faint cries for help from beneath the debris. No check is needed for the party to lift the rubble and free him, but doing so requires 10 minutes of work.", + "The cultist is a friendly human man in his forties who calls himself Preston, a cheesemaker from Al'Kirat. His leg was injured by the statue, rendering him unable to walk unless he is healed with at least 1 hit point of magical healing or given time to recover with a Long Rest.", + "Preston is able to recount how the Coiled Whisper urged him to join the others in attacking this site, telling him he was special and that his actions would help usher in a better world. However, he has no context as to what that meant.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Message", + "entries": [ + "Preston mentions he was told he would encounter a group resembling the characters, and to relay a message for them: that they will soon face an important decision, where they must choose between standing against the impossible or follow 'she who will usher doom.' When that happens, they are to remain steadfast and confront the challenge. Preston confesses he has no idea what this message means or how it relates to their situation (this refers to the choice the party must make in Area 7 of the Temple of Aku'Tal: whether to confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} or flee)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Temple", + "entries": [ + "Preston can point the characters to the temple's secret entrance, which is disguised as a water well in the center of the ruins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "Normally, the orcs would stand in awe at such overwhelming destruction, but instead, they are horrified. With the cultists dead, their chance to satisfy their thirst for vengeance is most likely lost.", + "Ahuatzi orders Zuma and the orcs to guard the entrance, while he follows the characters into the temple." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Stormheart", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search for Stormheart, Windhowl's grandson, it doesn't take long to find him\u2014being the only minotaur among the dead. Tragically, the young minotaur suffered deadly wounds at the hands of the gargoyles and perished.", + "When she discovers his fate, Windhowl is devastated. To honor her grandson's memory, Windhowl crafts a set of musical instruments, recalling how music once soothed his restless mind. Her sorrow infuses the instruments with magic, which gives their somber tunes the power to draw natural spirits. As a token of her appreciation, Windhowl gifts the characters the flute, which functions as {@item Pipes of Haunting|DMG}.", + "If Windhowl is present with the party, she requests time to bury her beloved grandson. She erects a totem made of twigs and rocks above his grave, designed to attract benevolent spirits. The spirits will safeguard his body and soul from the corruptive energies that animate the undead in the Wasteland, functioning as a {@spell Gentle Repose|PHB} spell that lasts for as long as the totem remains standing." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple of Aku'Tal", + "page": 85, + "entries": [ + "The temple's primary entrance is hidden in plain sight in the form of a stone well, situated at the heart of the destroyed encampment. A rope tied at the top descends 30 feet into the Darkness. Anyone who climbs down the well will arrive in area 1 of the temple. Much of the Hissroot collected by the cultists has been thrown down into the well, and those who peer inside can smell the sweet mushroom and hear the unsettling hiss of serpents down below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features of the Temple", + "page": 85, + "entries": [ + "The underground Temple of Aku'Tal possesses the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The temple's rooms and hallways were carved directly into the stone. The floors and walls are lined with decorative tiles, while the ceiling remains unworked stone. All corridors and chambers are 10 feet high, with the exception of area 8 which is 20 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "The doors are made of sturdy stone and are unlocked unless otherwise noted. They have no handles and must be pushed to open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Most rooms are illuminated by torches or braziers that burn with green fire. These flames are magical, created by {@spell Continual Flame|PHB} spells, and are completely harmless to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Snakes", + "entries": [ + "Snakes are present in every hallway and chamber of the temple. They move between areas through 6-inch wide tunnels carved into the walls, floors, and ceilings, which connect all the rooms. Their dark, stringy feces cover the floors. The snakes are passive and will not attack unless they are attracted by the essence of Hissroot upon a creature, stepped on, or magically commanded to do so." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "Every room, except for area 3 which is magically silent, is filled with the sibilant sound of snakes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Smell", + "entries": [ + "The temple is thick with a musky, earthy scent from the buildup of snake feces. When disturbed, these snakes release a skunk-like odor, which can be overwhelming in large numbers. Occasionally, the sharp metallic scent of dried blood can also be felt in the air." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Doors", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the Temple of Aku'Tal, there are several sealed doors. These doors can be opened by performing specific actions, as outlined in the 'Opening the Sealed Door' section for each location that contains one such door. In addition to those methods, any sealed door can also be unlocked by touching it with Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|DMG}. For more information on Rashan, the previous High Priest of the temple, refer to {@adventure Rashan's Sarcophagus|SandsOfDoom14|3|5. Rashan's Sarcophagus} in area 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Snake Tunnels", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can transform into Tiny-sized creatures, such as a druid taking the form of a snake, can access the smaller tunnels bored into the walls. These tunnels connect to all parts of the temple and offer alternative routes for entering the temple, exiting it, or moving between rooms without relying on the main doors or corridors. However, these passages are not straightforward to navigate and often lead in unexpected directions, making it easy for creatures to become lost and end up somewhere unintended.", + "A Tiny-sized creature that enters one of these narrow snake tunnels must roll a {@dice d12} to determine where they end up. On a roll of 1 to 8, the creature arrives at the location within the temple that matches their roll. For example, rolling a 2 places them into area 2 {@adventure Sacrificial Chamber|SandsOfDoom14|3|2. Sacrificial Chamber}. A roll of 9 to 11 sees them lost in a tangle of narrow tunnels and forced to backtrack through several waterlogged sections, only to emerge from a different canal back where they began. On a roll of 12, they enter a larger chamber and come face to face with Tal'Ssarith, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|MM} that blocks their path. The snake attacks intruders, preferring to target NPCs, pets, or familiars. Those who escape Tal'Ssarith arrive in area 6." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Coiled Entrance", + "page": 86, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark room, lit only by a thin beam of light filtering through a hole in the ceiling, from which a rope hangs. The air is thick with moisture, and the tunnel is crawling with snakes, making it difficult to move without stepping on them. Their hissing echoes through the gloom. The tunnel slopes downward in a spiral, curving to the left as it descends." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to the temple, reachable through a well 30 feet above ground. To enter or exit, one must climb up or down a rope secured to the well. If the rope is cut or removed, climbing out becomes impossible without a Climbing Speed or special equipment.", + "Clumps of Hissroot mushrooms lie scattered across the upper part of the tunnel, having been thrown down the well by the cultists. None of the Hissroot present in the tunnel contains any leftover pheromones.", + "The hundreds of serpents in this chamber use the statistics of {@creature Poisonous Snake|MM}, but they are inherently passive unless stepped on. Unfortunately for the characters, unless they can climb walls or fly, they are likely to step on the snakes as they descend the ramp to progress further into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing Down the Ramp", + "entries": [ + "The presence of snakes makes this area Difficult Terrain. Any creature moving through it must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Stealth}) check as part of their movement. Characters with proficiency in {@skill Survival} or {@skill Nature} gain Advantage on this check. If a character fails, they accidentally step on a snake, prompting the snake to make a bite attack against them. Regardless of whether the attack hits or misses, the snake bites only once before it slithers away." + ] + } + ] + }, + "If the characters harvested a Hissroot during Part 2 of this chapter, they can squeeze and toss it to draw all snakes to the mushroom, clearing a path they can walk safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Door", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the ramp lies a small landing, illuminated by a magical torch of green flame. A large, plain set of double doors stands ahead, smeared with pools of dried blood on both the door and the landing. Pushing the door open is simple and leads to area 2." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Sacrificial Chamber", + "page": 86, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber reeks of the metallic scent of dried blood. Bloodstains cover much of the floor and smear across parts of the walls. Hieroglyphics line the bloody walls, interspersed with large decorative engravings of serpents. A shallow pool, only a foot deep, occupies a 10-by-15-foot rectangular basin at the center of the room. Two imposing sets of double doors serve as the room's entrance and exit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "The Great Serpent once demanded tributes from its followers before allowing them entry into the temple, requiring payment in either blood or Heka. Traditionally, the priests would walk barefoot through the sea of serpents in area 1, deliberately allowing the snakes to bite them. They would then let their blood drip into the basin at the center of this chamber. When enough blood coated the basin, the door to the temple would open. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} did not care how many petitioners entered, only that the price was paid. As a result, petitioners often arrived in groups, lessening the burden of the blood price by dividing it amongst them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to Area 3 is magically sealed. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for instructions on how it can be opened." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} enters the chamber, he happens to come within 100 feet of {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}. This proximity allows {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}, as his familiar, to sense the professor's presence and form a telepathic link with him. Through the link, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} can communicate freely. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} informs the party that the professor is alive, unharmed, and being held deeper in the temple (he is in area 6).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scholarly Assistance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} knows the layout of the temple well and can guide the characters through it until they reach him. During his captivity, he spent his time studying the hieroglyphics etched across the temple, and has since become well-versed in the rituals once performed by the priests and petitioners of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. He can explain the necessary rituals the characters must complete in both area 2 and area 3, as well as provide historical context on why these rites were practiced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "After the group has had time to discuss their options, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} gets a devilish thought\u2014why not use the blood of the snakes themselves, rather than the party's own, to pay for the blood price. He shares this thought with the group as the logical course of action to take. If the party wishes to ask {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} about such an action, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} tries to deceive them by claiming the professor agrees." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 3 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must offer a tribute to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood for the Snake God", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, the ritual demands a sacrifice of 30 Hit Points' worth of blood. Characters who choose to offer their own blood must step into the basin, cut themselves, and allow their blood to spill into the basin. Similarly, a creature being sacrificed must also be placed in the basin before it is killed for its blood.", + "Blood from a snake bite counts for triple the amount. In this regard, only the Piercing damage taken from the snake bite counts\u2014not the poison. Characters bitten by the snakes in area 1 can use that blood for the ritual, provided no more than 5 minutes have passed since the bite." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offending Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "Characters may decide to sacrifice the local snakes and use their blood to pay for the blood price. While this spares them from having to offer their own blood, it provokes Aku'Tal's wrath. Likewise, attempting to bypass the tribute with dispel magic or by picking the lock will similarly provoke {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The firelight from the braziers dims to blackened embers and the dark room becomes engulfed in hissing, serpentine whispers. Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} and two {@creature Constrictor Snake|MM|Constrictor Snakes} then emerge from holes in the walls, summoned by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} to slay the characters. These snakes are Immune to the effects of Hissroot.", + "Once the snakes are slain or 30 Hit Points' worth of the party's blood has been spilled, the sealed door swings open." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Offering Heka", + "entries": [ + "The door can also be unlocked if at least 50 Gold Pieces' worth of amber is placed into the pool. The amber shatters as golden energy seeps out and dissolves into the water. If sufficient Heka is offered in this manner, the door opens.", + "If a single large chunk of amber is used that surpasses the required tribute\u2014such as Ahuatzi's amber jewel\u2014the value of the amber is reduced by 50 Gold Pieces and the amber is not destroyed." + ] + }, + "{@note Sealed doors do not stop creatures from leaving the temple and will open automatically if a character attempts to exit from the other side.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Confession Chamber", + "page": 87, + "entries": [ + "When the characters step into this room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound gradually fades as you step inside this chamber. Neither your footsteps nor your breath makes any sound, and the once ever-present hissing of serpents has completely vanished. The only sound that remains is the relentless pounding of your own heart, now deafening in the chilling stillness. Engraved runes swirl across the walls, mimicking serpents that undulate and weave along the surface. Glowing chunks of amber are set into their eyes." + ] + }, + "Once the characters reach the center of the room, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber expands into a ceremonial hall, where a large bronze bowl filled with charcoal sits prominently in the center. Braziers, burning with green flames, illuminate the space. At the far end, a hallway stretches behind the wall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Backstory", + "entries": [ + "After giving {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} its tributes, the priests of old would gather here to confess their sins before the Great Serpent. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} demanded that its followers sow chaos, undermine the will of the Aru, distort truth into lies and lies into truth, and perform grotesque acts of cannibalism. Here, the priests would recount their deeds before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. Those who committed great sins were rewarded with blessings, while those who failed to honor the Great Serpent were punished\u2014devoured by snakes and their fellow priests alike." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow Spell", + "entries": [ + "This room is under the permanent effect of a {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell, barring all Celestial creatures from entering it. In addition, a special silence effect blankets the space, allowing no sound to penetrate or be created within it. The only noise that remains inside is the unnervingly loud beating of a creature's own heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chunks of Amber", + "entries": [ + "Small bits of amber worth up to 200 Gold Pieces is embedded in the wall. Characters with the right tools, such as mason's tools, can pry it free. The amber contains Heka, which sustains the chamber's magic. If more than half the amber is removed, the {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell and the silence effect is dispelled until the amber is returned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 4 is unlocked, but the door to area 6 is locked by magic. See 'Opening the Sealed Door.'" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori & Rumbold", + "entries": [ + "Just like in area 2, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is able to communicate with the characters through {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} in order to explain the ritual they must complete before they can advance. Unfortunately, the chamber is blanketed by a powerful {@spell Silence|PHB} effect, making it impossible for {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} to verbally relay the information. Instead, he must rely on hand gestures and miming to communicate Rumbold's instructions. The ritual is explained further below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori's Tricks", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is always on the lookout for ways to entertain himself\u2014often at the expense of others. Since the group depends on him to explain the ritual, he's likely to toy with them before sharing the true steps. At your option, he might trick the characters into believing they must perform a chaotic, nonsensical dance in honor of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. Or, he could suggest something more extreme, such as drinking snake venom, eating a live snake, or smearing themselves with snake feces to complete the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door to area 6 is sealed by magic and cannot be forced open. To open it, the characters must summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} and confess their sins. Alternatively, a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell or a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools will temporarily disable the magical seal for 1 hour.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "The ritual to summon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} requires two steps. First, the characters must remove all sources of light in the chamber. Since the torches and braziers are enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|PHB} and cannot be snuffed out, the characters need to fully cover them to block their glow. Second, a living snake must be placed on the bronze bowl.", + "When the room is plunged into total Darkness and a snake is placed upon the bowl, magical green fire consumes the snake, igniting the charcoal within and unleashing a roaring column of flame. Unlike the green fire of the temple's torches, this magical green flame is real and radiates searing heat. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} then manifests as five sets of translucent serpentine eyes, floating within the blazing fire.", + "The {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell covering the room is not required for the ritual to work. However, the ritual can only be initiated once each day and only while {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} has not yet been defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reverse Negative Confession", + "entries": [ + "One by one, Aku'Tal's presence burrows into the character's minds, and with a cold, sibilant whisper, it demands: \"{@i Confess your sins. Tell me of the chaos you have nurtured, the destruction you have wrought, the secrets you've buried, and the Darkness that festers within your soul.}\"", + "Each character must confess a sin they have committed to the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. If the sin is minor\u2014such as lying, arrogance, or reveling in the misfortune of others\u2014it must have been committed within the past year. For major transgressions\u2014such as murder, violent robbery, or betrayal\u2014the sin must have occurred within the last five years. The confession must be made truthfully, for the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} can sense dishonesty based on the beating of the creature's heart.", + "To make their confessions, the characters must speak their sins aloud. The magical silence in the room ensures that nothing they say can be heard by the rest of the party\u2014unless someone has the ability to read lips. The spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, however, can hear and comprehend every word spoken.", + "Once the confessions are complete, everyone in the room instinctively becomes aware of the general sins committed by the others. While they don't gain the details or context behind the sins, they understand the nature of the sin itself. For instance, if a character confessed to murdering their brother out of jealousy over a family heirloom, the rest of the group would know only that the character confessed to murder and jealousy.", + "When the confessions are finished, the flame in the cauldron diminishes to embers, and Aku'Tal's image disappears." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters who confess a major sin receive a blessing from {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. They may choose one of their ability scores that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest, and permanently increase it by 1 to a maximum of 20.", + "Like the others, {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} is required to confess his sins before the Great Serpent. He admits to betraying the laws of the Church of Asmodeus by manipulating an innocent child, tricking them into signing a Diabolical Contract in exchange for their soul. This sin is vile enough to earn him a blessing, increasing his Constitution modifier to 14 (+2). As a result, increase {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori}'s Hit Points by the number of Hit Dice he has." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Punishment", + "entries": [ + "After each character has been given a chance, those who were unwilling or unable to confess their sins must succeed a {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, they suffer Disadvantage on all saving throws and develop an unnatural craving for humanoid flesh. Whenever a creature cursed in this way is near the corpse of a humanoid, they must repeat the {@dc 10} Charisma saving throw. On a failure, they will attempt to consume a portion of the humanoid, acting either covertly or overtly based on their nature and personality.", + "Furthermore, provided that at least one character was unwilling or unable to confess, the brazier's flames roar to life once more, and for every character who did not confess, a {@creature Fire Snake|MM} emerges from the cauldron. These fiery serpents attack only the character that summoned them, ignoring all other targets, and will fight until destroyed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The sealed door to Area 6 unlocks provided that at least one creature confesses a major sin to {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tombs of the Snake Priests", + "entries": [ + "The back of the chamber contains three sarcophagi, labeled on the map as 3a, 3b, and 3c. Their lids are adorned with painted hieroglyphics. Each sarcophagus holds the mummified remains of an Anubian gnoll, priests who worshiped {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} in life.", + "Regardless of the order in which they open them, the last sarcophagus always contains a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM}, which erupt from within when the lid is opened. The swarm attacks all nearby creatures and fights until destroyed.", + "Anubians were frequently buried with their possessions, and the priests entombed in this room are no exception. Each of the three Anubian priests interred here carries {@dice 3d10} Gold Pieces' worth of jewelry, a perfectly carved orb of amber valued at 50 Gold Pieces, and a handful of magical items. The magical items are as follows:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3a", + "entries": [ + "Three spell scrolls: {@spell Enhance Ability|PHB|Spell Scroll of Enhance Ability}, {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration}, and {@spell Sending|PHB|Spell Scroll of Sending}. All three scrolls are written in the Anubian language, which the characters are likely unable to read at this time. Note that characters gain the ability to read Anubian after attuning to their first {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, which is likely to happen during Chapter 4.", + "If they show the scrolls to {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}, he can explain what the spells do and can cast them on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3b", + "entries": [ + "A {@item Keoghtom's Ointment|DMG}, two {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom14|Potions of Mana}, and a {@item Potion of Heroism|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sarcophagus 3c", + "entries": [ + "A {@item +1 Wand of the War Mage|DMG|Wand of the War Mage, +1}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Master's Antechamber", + "page": 89, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two large serpent statues stand on opposite sides of the room, their eyes and various parts of their bodies embedded with chunks of glowing amber. A door engraved with a crown entwined by serpents blocks the path ahead. In the center of the crown, a hollow cavity remains where something once fit, but is now missing." + ] + }, + "The door to Area 5 is locked and requires 50 Gold Pieces' worth of amber to unlock. The amber must be placed into the hollow cavity etched into the door. Doing so causes the amber to dim and shatter as the door unlocks. Alternatively, a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or a {@spell Knock|PHB} spell can also unlock the door.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gargoyles in Hidding", + "entries": [ + "The two statues are {@creature Gargoyle|MM|Gargoyles}, silently guarding the ancient sarcophagus of the High Priest in area 5. If the characters attempt to open the door to area 5, the gargoyles spring to life and attack. These gargoyles are shaped like serpents, so they are unable to fly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of each gargoyle contains a total of 50 Gold Pieces worth of amber embedded in its body. When a gargoyle is killed, it crumbles into rubble, and the amber can be looted." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Rashan's Sarcophagus", + "page": 89, + "entries": [ + "This is the final resting place of High Priest Rashan, though his claim to the title was far from legitimate\u2014as far as Anubian standards are concerned. Rashan was never appointed by an Aru, nor did he receive a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} by one as a symbol of his authority. Instead, he murdered a true High Priest in Aku'Tal's name and stole their relic for himself. From the shadows, he used it to ignite chaos and unrest across the Empire, as befits a follower of the Great Serpents.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, stolen by Rashan in life and entombed with him in death, has now been stolen in kind by Drazul\u2014 who currently uses it to power the ritual to summon {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "The heavy lid of the sarcophagus requires a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to open. For each person aiding in the attempt, the DC decreases by 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once the sarcophagus is opened, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Dust billows from the sarcophagus as it opens, but no smell of decay follows. Within rests the elegantly preserved body of a mummified gnoll, draped in lavish jewelry\u2014ornate necklaces, glimmering earrings, silver rings, and two brilliant gemstones placed directly atop its eyes. A cloth headdress adorned with a serpent crowns its head, and in its arms, it clutches an alabaster staff topped with a carved snake's head." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The body of High Priest Rashan is lavishly decorated with {@dice 10d10 * 10|10d10 x 10} Gold Pieces worth of assorted jewelry. He also lies cradling a {@item Staff of the Adder|DMG}, with a {@item Periapt of Proof Against Poison|DMG} draped around his neck, and a {@item Ring of Animal Influence|DMG} adorning one of his fingers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Staff is the Key", + "entries": [ + "In the ancient days of this temple, Rashan used his {@item Staff of the Adder|DMG} as a form of universal key, allowing him to move freely through the temple. When the staff touches any sealed door in the Temple of Aku'Tal, the door immediately unlocks and stays unsealed for 10 minutes.", + "If the characters failed to open the sealed door in area 3 that leads into area 6, they can use the staff to open it and finally meet with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Living Quarters", + "page": 90, + "entries": [ + "This network of small halls and chambers was used by the priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} as both living quarters and workstations. Here, they gathered to commune with one another, inscribe the wisdom of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} in hieroglyphics, and practice the occasional ritual sacrifice.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is here. The door to area 7, where the rest of the prisoners were taken by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, is locked. See 'Opening the Sealed Door' for details on how to open it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} is held prisoner here, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} and humorously assumes that the Imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|MM} except that he has Expertise in {@skill History} checks (+7) and Advantage on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Now?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} points the characters toward the door leading into area 7, and tells them that the main shrine lies beyond it. He informs them that a creature of stone named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} took the rest of the prisoners there, seemingly to sacrifice them as part of some dark ritual." + ] + }, + "Unfortunately, the door is sealed. If they haven't done so already, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} can guide them to Rashan's tomb in area 5. He explains that several hieroglyphics suggest that the one entombed there was the old High Priest of the temple, and likely to hold the key to the main shrine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Rumbold_Tomekeeper.webp" + }, + "title": "Rumbold Tomekeeper" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "On the area marked '6a' on the map stands an 8-foot tall monument, shaped like a four-sided pillar. Its base is carved from black obsidian and the upper half from smooth white stone. Its surface is etched and painted with hieroglyphics depicting prayers to Sera'Aku and its descendants.", + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia. Characters can tribute chunks of amber to the obelisk in exchange for blessings (refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Activation", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk was deeply attuned to High Priest Rashan and his {@item Staff of the Adder|DMG}, and it activates upon sensing the presence of staff. When the staff of the adder enters area 6, both the staff and the monument in area 6a begin to glow with a warm yellow light. If the staff touches the obelisk, a wave of invigorating energy emanates from the structure and sweeps across the chamber, affecting every creature in areas 3, 4, 5, and 6. {@b All affected creatures receive the benefits of a Long Rest} and gain {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG}. This special effect triggers only once." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Sealed Door", + "entries": [ + "The door leading to area 7 is sealed by powerful divine magic and cannot be forced open or picked. It can only be opened if Rashan's {@item Staff of the Adder|DMG} comes into contact with the door. If targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} or {@spell Knock|PHB} spell, the spell fails unless the caster passes a {@dc 19} ability check using their spellcasting ability.", + "The door features a detailed mural depicting five serpents spiraling outward from a central orb, which radiates an eerie, dark glow. If a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} or Rashan's staff of the adder comes near the door, the eyes of the serpents flare with a bright orange light, and a faint hissing sound can be heard emanating from their mouths as the door opens." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Shrine of the Serpent", + "page": 91, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You stand before a grand place of worship, more expansive and decorated than the rest of the complex. A wide path cuts through the center, bordered by two deep pools of water fed by six fountains, each crafted in the image of a large serpentine head. The path leads to a small staircase ascending to a shrine, where a larger serpent's head made of stone looms, its mouth agape above a blood-soaked podium. Resting atop the podium is a beautiful hourglass, adorned with serpentine motifs, yet stained by the sacrifices below. Around the shrine lie the bodies of several humanoids, their lives seemingly taken as part of a grim ritual. Motes of light float aimlessly all across the chamber.", + "A creature of living dark stone stands near the podium. Two horns curl back from its head, wings spread from its back, and a large glowing orb of amber is embedded deep within its chest. Swirling patterns are etched across its body while its glowing amber eyes lock onto you. \"{@i So, the puppet of the Aru finally arrives. Just as I knew you would. Alas, you are too late. The faceless whispering harlot you serve failed to send you here in time. The ritual is finished and you have lost. I am {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, Herald of the coming Serpent, whom you will soon meet by the way\u2014if you have the patience.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hieroglyphics on the Walls", + "entries": [ + "In area 6 and 7, the walls are covered in vibrant hieroglyphics, intricately etched and painted into elaborate, stylized murals. While imprisoned, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} dedicated his time to reading and translating these ancient symbols, leading him to several remarkable discoveries.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} has uncovered the following insights about the Anubian Empire:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "All information about Sera'Aku, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, and their priests and temples, as detailed in this chapter, are inscribed within the hieroglyphics found here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Old Kingdom", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics detail everything mentioned under {@adventure The Gnolls: An Ancient Empire|SandsOfDoom14|1|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} in Chapter 1, with the exception of 'The Locusts' and 'The Great Cataclysm' sections." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} & High Priests", + "entries": [ + "The hieroglyphics provide the information found within the {@adventure Relics of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|14|Relics of Anubia} section found on Appendix C. However, they only have specific details regarding the Emerland Hourglass." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This sacred hall is the heart of the temple\u2014the main fane where Aku'Tal's ancient devotees once offered up endless sacrifices to appease their serpentine master. The water below plunges hundreds of feet into Darkness, feeding into a network of forgotten tunnels and chambers lost to time.", + "The creature of stone is a powerful gargoyle named {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} (see 'Drazul, Herald of the Serpents'). {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} has finished every step required for the Rite of the Serpent, a ritual meant to restore the shattered body of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}. Unfortunately for the party, by the time they arrive at the shrine, the ritual has already progressed beyond their ability to stop it. Now, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} will rise in 30 minutes.", + "Convinced of his victory in this cosmic struggle, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} seizes the moment to revel in his supposed triumph. If given the chance, he delivers a lengthy monologue recounting his work. Curious of why the cult chose to assist before betraying him, and assuming the characters to be members, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} demands they explain the motivations of the Aru that guided them here (though they are likely to be as confused as he is).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gems on the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The large serpentine statue in the shrine features two amber gemstones set as its eyes, each worth 500 Gold Pieces. These gems contain Heka, corrupted by {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} to resemble blood-red stones, which serves as the source of the shrine's power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, lies atop the altar. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} has siphoned its divine essence to fuel Aku'Tal's resurrection, rendering the relic powerless and dormant for the time being. See '{@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}' for details on how the party can restore its power." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Drazul.webp" + }, + "title": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent" + }, + "The characters have the opportunity to challenge {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} completes its awakening. Should they take this course, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} will beseech the rising god for aid at the end of the first round of combat. When you're prepared to start the encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} roars: \"{@i {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}! Divine spawn of Sera' Aku, heed my call! Grant your servant aid before your hour of triumph\u2014 together, we will crush these intruders!}\" The chamber quakes violently, cracks spidering across the path to the shrine as the waters from the pools surge and crash, spilling across the floor. An ethereal voice then responds from deep within the walls: \"{@i {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} cannot change the course. The Ankh will rise, the Ankh will fall, but in the end, all returns to dust.}\"", + "Suddenly, countless snakes begin to pour into the room, slithering from the many tunnels in the walls. Finally, a powerful hiss emerges from the mouth of the stone serpent statue as glowing red eyes ignite in the Darkness within." + ] + }, + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} has called upon the spirit of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} for aid, and the ancient demigod has answered. Countless snakes begin to pour out from the tunnels in the walls, all bent on killing the characters. {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} will then join the serpents in the attack, charging at the characters with the intent to kill them.", + "Tal'Ssarith, one of Aku'Tal's oldest progeny, emerges from the large mouth of the stone serpent statue that hangs above the shrine. Tal'Ssarith uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|MM}. If the characters squeeze and toss a Hissroot mushroom, Ssarith will seek to consume it on its next turn as its action, destroying the mushroom so that the other serpents remain focused on their targets.", + "Four {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes} emerge onto the battlefield, emanating from random locations within the walls of the room. They attack the closest enemy they can see. At the end of the second round\u2014 and every round thereafter\u2014two additional snakes will enter in the same way. This cycle continues until the Shrine of the Serpent is destroyed (see below).", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Destroying the Shrine", + "entries": [ + "The magic of the shrine is summoning the snakes into the chamber. To sever this magic, the characters must remove or destroy the glowing red amber gems embedded in the serpent statue's eyes, located 15 feet above the ground.", + "The statue features two amber eyes, each with 20 Hit Points, an AC of 13, and Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage. Destroying both ambers will deactivate the shrine. Alternatively, a creature that flies or climbs to the gems can make a {@dc 13} Strength check using an appropriate tool, such as a crowbar, to pry out the amber as an action. If both ambers are destroyed or removed, the shrine loses its power and no further snakes are summoned." + ] + }, + "{@note Every serpent that slithers through this temple is born of Aku'Tal's bloodline, inheriting his natural gift for the water. They all possess a Swimming Speed of 30 feet.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drazul's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, with some changes. He has 85 Hit Points and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in {@skill Athletics} (+5), {@skill Religion} (+5), and {@skill Perception} (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} (attack bonus +7) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, increase Drazul's Hit Points by 30 and add one more {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM} to every wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Embedded in Drazul's chest is a large orb made of amber, the size of a human head, valued at 300 Gold Pieces. The rest of his body crumbles to pieces upon his death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surprise Appearance: Malicia", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} found a hidden entrance into the temple and currently travels through one of the larger serpent tunnels that connect parts of the temple, when she hears the distant clash of battle between the characters and {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} echoing through the walls. When {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} invokes {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}'s aid, and serpents begin to pour into their chamber, many of them pass near {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} on their way to area 7. She then follows the snakes in order to locate the characters. Further, by using the magic of the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} upon the serpents, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} uncovers the shrine's role in summoning the snakes.", + "At a moment of your choice during the battle against {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, the characters hear {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s voice (in her humanoid form) echo through the walls. She instructs the characters to destroy 'any shrine they can see,' in order to stop it from summoning more snakes. Specifically, she directs them to target any visible sources of amber that might be fueling it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Malicia_Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia, Wielder of the Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arrival", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need help, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} arrive from area 8 just in time to assist them. Otherwise, she arrives after the characters have vanquished {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, but before {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} herself fully awakens. She expresses surprise at the characters' triumph before quickly urging them to retrieve the hourglass from the altar, describing it as a Divine Relic\u2014an immensely powerful artifact of ancient Anubia. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} then gestures toward area 8 as a way out of the complex, stating that remaining here would be foolish, sensing that Aku'Tal's resurrection is inevitable.", + "Seeking to make sure the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14} is safe, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will follow the characters whether they choose to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, or flee. Should they decide to stay, she will begrudgingly join the fight against {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, revealing her draconic form as she battles alongside them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The motes of divine energy floating through the chamber are fragments of divine essence\u2014raw, unfiltered lifeforce.", + "If the characters defeat {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} and decide to stay and confront {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, {@b they are granted the benefits of a Short Rest}, as the divine essence rapidly fills them with vitality." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Points to Path of Fate", + "entries": [ + "By choosing to stay and fight {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, the characters earn a point in the Path of {@b [Devotion]}. If they decide to leave instead, they gain a point in both the Path of {@b [Benevolence]} and {@b [Erudition]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rise of Aku'Tal", + "page": 93, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Akutal_Rising.webp" + }, + "title": "A weakened Aku'Tal rises" + }, + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, the spawn of Sera'Aku, will rise roughly 10 minutes after {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}'s defeat. Once you are prepared to initiate the final encounter, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The flying motes of golden energy in the air flare with brilliant intensity, drawn inexorably into the gaping mouth of the stone serpent and the numerous ducts carved into the walls. The shrine then quakes violently, the ground heaving as bursts of dazzling light erupt from the walls. The tranquil waters of the flanking pools are thrown into chaos once more, surging and splashing wildly across the room.", + "\"{@i Ashes to ashes,}\" a voice rasps from the walls. \"{@i Dust to dust,}\" it intones as jagged cracks tear through the floor, while water bursts violently from the pools. From the frothing depths, five colossal serpents ascend, each one screeching with unbridled rage. \"{@i What was whole is scattered, and what was scattered will once more be whole.}\" In perfect, unnerving harmony, the serpents fix their glowing eyes upon you, their jaws parting in a unified hiss, ready to strike." + ] + }, + "Through the ritual performed by {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} has reformed much of its physical body, but the strain of its return has left it momentarily weakened. To fully restore its power, it requires more living sacrifices\u2014and it intends to consume the characters to achieve this purpose.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|MM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own Initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one attack and all heads share the same pool of Hit Points.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} can replace its bite attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond five, not counting {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, increase {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}'s Hit Points by 40.", + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is present during this encounter, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} summons a {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM}, emanating from the water, at the start of each round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Each of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}'s heads attacks the closest creature within its reach, with each head prioritizing different targets. If a head cannot reach any creatures, it instead casts {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} on a target not already engaged by the other heads. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} fights to the death." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Aku'Tal", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} falls, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} falls, its body erupts in a blinding cascade of radiant light, filling the chamber once more with drifting motes of divine essence. From the very walls, a spectral voice resounds: \"{@i What was once whole is now scattered, and what is scattered shall someday be made whole again. The Will, forged in the Aru's arrogance, cannot be undone, and no {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can delay ashes from crumbling to dust. 'They Who Watch All That Is' have spoken\u2014a cataclysmic end awaits, and nothing more.}\"" + ] + }, + "The radiant motes of light then drift to every creature in the chamber, bestowing them with a fragment of Aku'Tal's divine power. Each player character may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 2, to a maximum cap of 20.", + "Nothing remains of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} after her body dissolves into pure divine energy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward for Obedience", + "entries": [ + "If the characters followed {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s guidance and chose to remain in the temple to battle {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, the sphinx will reward them the next time they sleep. In their dreams, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} grants them a vision of Kirat transformed\u2014where the Wasteland has fully receded, replaced by verdant pastures that stretch to the horizon. She praises their courage, naming them her heroes, and announces that she will bestow for them a blessing to commemorate their triumph.", + "When the characters awaken, they find themselves blessed. All player characters gain the 'Fate's Blessing' feature, described below.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Keep in mind that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is not meant to die in this encounter and will retreat if her health drops too low. While she is not required to run the Sands of Doom storyline, her presence ties into several events throughout the campaign.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Black Depths", + "page": 94, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The square room is featureless, except for the green-flame torches that bathe it in an unnatural glow. At the center of the room, a large cylindrical hole plunges down, yawning into the dark, where the faint hissing of snakes echoes from within." + ] + }, + "Below the Temple of Aku'Tal is a vast labyrinth of twisting tunnels, filled with serpents, submerged chambers, empty caverns, and untold mysteries. Some of these tunnels link to underground rivers that flow beneath the Great Wasteland and beyond. The severed soul of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} roams in these depths, trapped and unable to escape due to the closing of the Duaat (see {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving through Here", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} used these tunnels to travel from the outside to the Shrine of the Serpent and can easily lead the characters back to the surface using the same route." + ] + } + ] + }, + "It takes the group 20 minutes to find the exit from here. The tunnels are cold and damp, and their floors are strewn with discarded snake skins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrapping up the Temple", + "page": 94, + "entries": [ + "Regardless of the outcome, once the characters leave, {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} will withdraw to the deepest and darkest recesses of the complex\u2014whether as an immortal spirit or in her weakened physical form\u2014and wait in eternal patience to gather a new host of servants to fulfill her ambitions.", + "If her corporeal body is destroyed, all seals on the temple doors are broken and she is rendered unable to manifest in Area 3 to dispense any blessings or punishments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The characters can exit the temple either by venturing through area 8 (see {@adventure 8. Black Depths|SandsOfDoom14|3|8. Black Depths}) or by retracing their steps to area 1 and climbing the rope to the surface. If they choose to retrace their steps, however, they will once again have to contend with the swarming snakes that slither across the floor in area 1." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated at arriving too late to prevent the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} from being drained of its power, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} deems the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14} useless in its current state. Further, after acknowledging the party's victory over {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul}, and concedes that they have earned the right to keep it\u2014as befits tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dragon's Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} offers the characters a trade. In exchange for details about who they serve, how they discovered the Temple of Aku'Tal, and whether they've been experiencing strange dreams, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} offers to educate them on Divine Relics\u2014including their history, their role in Anubian culture, and the extent of their power. Lastly, she offers them a way to restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14} to its former glory (see {@adventure Restoring the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|3|Restoring the Divine Relics}).", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} harbors an intense distrust of any being that refuses to show themselves openly, and she loathes the thought of being anyone's puppet. If the party shares details about the voice in their dreams, she strongly cautions them against trusting it and encourages them to rely on their own instincts above all else." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escorting Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The characters must escort {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} back to Al'Kirat to complete their mission. The professor is lively and talkative, especially when it comes to historical topics, and is eager to discuss the discoveries he made at the Temple of Aku'Tal. He seizes the chance to question {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} extensively while he has the chance, clearly delighted to engage with someone so well-versed in Anubian topics." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 95, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 3 comes to a close when the characters rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} and secure passage aboard the Skylark. With this airship, they will soar across the Great Wasteland toward Kunaten Keep. Chapter 4 will begin with their arrival at the Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Relics", + "page": 95, + "entries": [ + "The {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, now drained of its power, can only be restored by infusing it with more divine energy. Divine essence can be obtained through various means, such as from the blood of a Celestial, from an Aru willingly sacrificing part of their essence, or by drawing the energy from another object infused with divine power. The latter option is the most accessible for the characters.", + "Amber from Kirat is naturally infused with Heka. When the amber is shattered near the relic, its essence will transfer to the hourglass. To restore the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, the characters must harvest {@b 5,000 Gold Pieces} worth of amber. Once it absorbs enough energy, the golden powder within will radiate with a brilliant glow, unlocking its full potential.", + "Divine blood\u2014such as that of the Divine Child featured in Chapter 4\u2014can also be used. Smearing such blood on the hourglass infuses it with the equivalent of up to 1,000 Gold Pieces' worth of Heka-laden amber.", + "Full details and statistics for the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14} can be found in Appendix C." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Buying Amber in Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Heka-infused amber is a rare and precious resource found only in the Wasteland and the regions surrounding it. Amber imported from other areas does not possess this unique property. As such, you should limit the amount of Heka-infused amber available for purchase within the city to a maximum of 1,000 Gold Pieces' worth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Petitioning the Sultana", + "page": 95, + "entries": [ + "As a reward for rescuing {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}, each character has earned the right to ask for one favor from the Sultana. For the purposes of this favor, the Sultana is willing to spend up to {@b 300 Gold Pieces} on behalf of each character. However, if her influence can be leveraged to provide a favor without the need to spend gold, the Sultana is willing to increase the value of her favor up to 1,000 Gold Pieces. For instance, if a character is enslaved with a debt of 800 Gold Pieces, the Sultana could use her connections to employ lawyers to find a legal loophole in the contract, potentially securing the character's freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Examples of Favors Zanara Can Grant", + "entries": [ + "Zanara could hire lawyers to annul a contract, grant a character citizenship, purchase a slave's freedom, invest in a promising venture, place a bounty on a criminal, commission a unique magical item, pardon a character's past crime, or invite a character to a private dinner with other influential figures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Developments", + "page": 95, + "entries": [ + "As Chapter 3 comes to an end, the following events unfold.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ahuatzi", + "entries": [ + "The orog secretly yearns for an epic death in battle at the Temple of Aku'Tal, believing it will guarantee his entrance into Ouro. If he survives the events at the temple, he will rejoin his band of orcs and resume his journey to O'grila. However, if he has given the 'Eye of Ouro' to the characters, and found no suitable replacements, he will instead continue on his pilgrimage to seek an object of perfect beauty.", + "For the rest of the adventure, Ahuatzi stays in the background and does not appear in any additional chapters, unless you decide to involve him and his orcs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Over the following weeks, the black dragon makes several journeys back to the Temple of Aku'Tal, descending into its depths to decipher the ancient hieroglyphics found therein in search for answers regarding the origins of the Wasteland. While she finds no evidence connecting Sera'Aku or its progeny to the blight, she uncovers something far more valuable. Several priests of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} survived for decades after the Cataclysm. During their confinement, they recorded the teachings of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}, which they received while communing with her fractured essence. These writings reveal the existence of an Aru named Sekhmet, known as 'She Who Is Powerful,' who not only survived the Cataclysm but continued to wander the ancient lands of Anubia.", + "With this newfound knowledge, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} resolves to find Sekhmet, establish contact with the goddess, and seek a means to cleanse the Wasteland of its corruption. This storyline continues in Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grigori", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Imp||Grigori} is punished by Lucy and is barred from accompanying {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} on the expedition to the Pyramid. Instead, he is confined to the Temple of the Five Pointed Star, where he is relegated to cleaning floors, scrubbing latrines, and carrying out various humiliating errands. {@creature Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14|Grigori} does not play an active role for the rest of the adventure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "Even if she wasn't present for {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}'s rescue, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} quickly learns of their success and invites them out for a drink to celebrate.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} won't be joining the characters on their journey to Kunaten Keep. The Sultana has asked her to remain behind and guard the next wave of caravans headed out to Kunaten, which are expected to leave in a week or two. \"With so few adventurers left in the city, someone has to keep these merchants safe\" she says with a tired smile.", + "Before parting ways, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} makes sure to share what she knows about mummies and urges the characters to be careful when facing them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The professor will travel with the characters aboard the Skylark on their way to Kunaten Keep. Though his involvement in Chapter 4 is limited, the characters will reunite with him in Chapter 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windhowl", + "entries": [ + "The minotaur returns to the Deadrock Buttes to focus on preserving the region's delicate ecosystem. She remains there for the rest of the adventure, unless the characters seek her out or call upon her for aid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cult of the Coiled Whisper", + "entries": [ + "Given that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} formed the cult with the sole objective of guiding the characters into the Temple of Aku'Tal, the cult's purpose will end once the characters return to Al'Kirat and set off for Kunaten Keep.", + "The remaining cultists will return to their daily lives, waiting for the day they might receive further instructions in their dreams\u2014a day that, for many, will never come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel to Kunaten Keep", + "page": 96, + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is scheduled to disembark towards Kunaten Keep in a few days. At that time, the characters are expected to travel into the Palace Marina (see Chapter 1) to board, which is usually reserved for military and diplomatic vessels. After presenting their permits, the characters are escorted through the compound and into the airship.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The airship resembles a small water vessel, similar to the ones docked at the harbor, but instead of sails, it's connected to an oval-shaped balloon filled with elemental air that raises the vessel into the air like a zeppelin. This elemental air is produced and controlled by a mysterious artifact called a 'Power Stone.' Gifted to the Sultana by an elvish ambassador, the Power Stone is so rare that the Skylark is the only flying vessel for thousands of miles.", + "The vessel is divided into four levels. The lowest level serves as the cargo hold, storing food and supplies. The second level is a social area with long tables and benches for dining, along with a VIP room reserved for important passengers. The third level is dedicated primarily to seating and sleeping, with small cabins where travelers are expected to stay for most of the journey. A locked door on this floor leads to the helm, where Kirati sorcerers handle the Power Stone and operate the ship. The fourth floor houses the deck.", + "During the flight, passengers can move freely between the second, third, and fourth floors. Guards patrol the deck to ensure no one tries anything dangerous, like interfering with the balloon that keeps the ship in the air.", + "In the event of an emergency, the Power Stone can imbue the entire vessel with the effects of a {@spell Feather Fall|PHB} spell, allowing it to land safely even if the balloon is ruptured. While the ship is primarily built to land on water, some modifications made to the hull enables it to touch down on soft dunes, though these landings are rough and often cause minor damage to the ship which must be repaired.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana's niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} (see Chapter 1), will be aboard for the journey to Kunaten Keep. She will remain in the VIP room for most of the trip, though her overly cautious handlers will permit her to step out a few times to gaze at the horizon from the deck." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying Across the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark travels at 8 miles per hour. The journey to Kunaten Keep takes {@b 14 hours} and is calm and uneventful, offering spectacular views of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}, {@adventure Blackstone Gorge|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blackstone Gorge}, and the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "The vessel touches down a few hundred feet from Kunaten Keep, landing safely but with a loud, jarring shake as it makes contact with the dunes.", + "The Skylark makes a reappearance later in Chapter 5, crashed near {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter3/Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "The Skylark flies above Kirat" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 96, + "entries": [ + "The characters are expected to advance to 4th level by the time they return to Al'Kirat with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid", + "page": 97, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Great_Pyramid.webp" + } + }, + "When the Anubians sought to annihilate the Darakni through an all-encompassing holy rapture, many plans were made to protect themselves from the ensuing destruction. The Great Pyramid, named Ankhara, was the greatest of such plans. Constructed in what was the holiest of lands within the Anubian Empire, the Pyramid was designed to house the royal family, the highest nobles from across the Empire, the most renowned craftsmen and scholars of their time, their favored servants, and a fraction of the grand Anubian army.", + "Due to great uncertainty regarding what a post-rapture Anubia would look like, the Pyramid was built to house everything the Pharaoh would need to reclaim the land after the Great Awakening, hundreds of years in the future. Upon its completion, the Ankhara was blessed by several of the Aru, granting powerful, long-lasting divine magic to sustain those hibernating within. It was designed to be an impenetrable fortress, fit for a god\u2014precisely what the Anubians consider {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to be.", + "At the heart of the Great Awakening was the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} that hung around the Pharaohs neck. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and those who slumbered beneath Ankhara were meant to awaken 1,500 years ago. At that moment, the Pharaoh would activate the Ankh's powers, sending waves of divine life throughout the kingdom. The other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, entombed and safeguarded with their High Priests in the cities of Anubia, would serve as beacons, drawing the life energy to them and spreading it further across the land. This power would bring life and renewal to all entombed, instantly granting them their rebirth in the new world. However, for reasons unknown, neither Ammu nor the rest of the Anubians awoke, and their plans to reclaim the land never came to fruition\u2014until now, as the seals buried deep within its foundations are on the verge of breaking due to the Kirati intrusion into this sacred sanctum.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "page": 97, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid takes place in two locations: Kunaten Keep, a fortified Kirati settlement, and the Great Pyramid, a mysterious Anubian structure that is the focal point of the expedition. The characters travel to Kunaten Keep aboard The Skylark, a one-of-a-kind flying vessel that spares them the dangerous trek across the Wasteland, delivering them just in time to join the expedition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 97, + "entries": [ + "The characters arrive at Kunaten Keep, where they register with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame to officially join the expedition. They spend just one day in the settlement before departing with the convoy to the Great Pyramid. At the Pyramid, they meet {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, who mentors them and joins their exploration of the grand structure. However, their first delve into the Pyramid takes a disastrous turn as the undead within awaken into full sentience. Thousands of newly conscious gnolls proceed to launch a coordinated assault, systematically slaughtering the delvers.", + "As chaos ensues, the characters are presented with an opportunity to escape. If they manage it, they will be among the rare survivors of the expedition's destruction. Should they fail, they will be captured with the others and condemned to a grim future of torture and torment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 98, + "entries": [ + "Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid is intended for 4th-level characters. They are not expected to reach 5th level at the end of this chapter; instead, they should advance to 5th level at the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom14|5}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters do not advance in level in this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Claiming the Onyxian Jar: {@b 300 XP}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} & {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} survive this chapter: {@b 100 XP} each", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "page": 98, + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is a fortified settlement nestled more than a hundred miles deep within the largest and most desolate dune in the known world. The tieflings built it as their first real attempt to tame the desert, and are currently using it as a staging ground to explore and uncover the ruins that lie scattered across the nearby Wasteland.", + "Adventurers from distant lands are now converging on Kunaten Keep, a fortress built atop an Oasis in an otherwise desolate expanse. After a week-long journey across endless dunes, they find themselves in an overcrowded encampment outside the settlement's walls. All have come for the chance to be part of one of the greatest discoveries of their era.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Seekers", + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame is the guild in charge of organizing the expedition. Funded and given authority by the Sultana, they operate as the law in this otherwise lawless stretch of dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Landing in Kunaten Keep", + "page": 98, + "entries": [ + "The characters reach Kunaten Keep by nightfall and are met by members of the Seekers immediately as they step off the vessel. The officials record their names, provide them with an overview of the town's main areas, assigns them a spot amongst the crowd of tents for them to camp, and finally direct them to find the Head Seeker's office (area 9) in the morning to complete their registration.", + "After they sleep for the night, the characters will only have the following day to explore the settlement, as the caravan will set out for the Pyramid the following morning.", + "Beyond registering with the Seekers, there are no other obligations, and the characters can spend their time however they wish. You can refer to the {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town} section for a list of special NPCs for the characters to meet and roleplay with during their stay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravans", + "page": 98, + "entries": [ + "The caravans are scheduled to leave on the second morning after the characters arrive, and they will not wait for anyone. Those left behind must either risk the dangerous journey on their own or wait for the caravan's return, which could take several days.", + "The convoy operates without formal leadership or structure. It was loosely formed by adventurers, laborers, and scholars who recognized the benefits of traveling together for protection.", + "The journey to the Pyramid will take {@b 3 days} on foot. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters are expected to journey to the Pyramid alongside the caravan.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling without the Caravan", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to ignore the Seekers' advice and travel on their own, you can refer to the Wasteland Encounters tables in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Random Encounters} to populate their journey. Keep in mind that many of these encounters are meant for later parts of the story and may reference {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his army, so you may need to adjust them accordingly. Also, note that these encounters are designed for characters between levels 5 and 8, making them particularly dangerous and likely to result in character deaths." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Town", + "page": 98, + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Kunaten Keep' map below. Kunaten Keep is spread across two desert bluffs, each with its own Oasis. One bluff houses the settlement, featuring a gently sloping path that spirals up to the summit. This area serves as the heart of the community, with homes and buildings nestled along the path, including the town's only tavern.", + "The second bluff is less accessible, with no ramps or paths to reach it, save for a single stone bridge that connects the peaks of the two bluffs. Atop it stands the fortified keep of Kunaten, serving as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encamped Caravan", + "entries": [ + "Since there isn't enough space in the settlement for the large immigration of laborers, soldiers, and adventurers that have recently arrived, the vast majority of them are camped outside of the walls. As a result, the area around Kunaten Keep is a veritable sea of tents that stretches for hundreds of feet in all directions. The atmosphere is lively and full of energy\u2014blacksmiths working their craft in the open air, adventurers sharing gossip and strategies, merchants bartering their wares to the crowd, and hundreds of camels being prepared and equipped for the long journey ahead.", + "The characters are expected to pitch their own tents, choosing any spot they wish as long as it's outside the settlement. Campfires are scattered across the encampment, burning throughout the night to ward off the cold.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} can be found here amidst the sea of tents (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Supplies", + "entries": [ + "While the characters won't have access to the vast selection of magical items available in Al'Kirat, the expedition is well-stocked and they can purchase any nonmagical items they need. These vendors will accompany the caravan to the Pyramid, ensuring their goods remain available throughout the journey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Gate to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the settlement is heavily guarded, with dozens of Kirati guards patrolling the perimeter. During the day, entry and exit remains unrestricted, allowing anyone to freely explore the town. However, a strictly enforced curfew ensures that non-residents must leave by nightfall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Main Street", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep features a single street that winds up the hill to the top. At the base, a spring of clean, drinkable water supplies both the townspeople and the influx of newcomers.", + "The sudden rise in population has overwhelmed the residents, who now work nonstop to meet the demand, with the streets crowded by workers carrying water from the spring down to the caravans.", + "Guards try to keep merchants and bystanders from clogging the streets, but they have little success in deterring the children playing games from ending up in the way.", + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Jail", + "entries": [ + "Foreigners are unaccustomed to the strict policies of the Kirati, who are unwavering in their enforcement of the law. Anyone caught breaking curfew or blocking traffic by selling wares in the streets is locked up for the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Gilded Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Kunaten Keep, and with resources as scarce as they are, the prices for food and drink have tripled above those in Al'Kirat (up to six times the normal).", + "Those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere retreat here, away from the noisy crowds near the camps. Many anxious adventurers, especially those new to fighting mummies, gather here to drink in peace and calm their nerves.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "For 2 Gold Pieces per person, entry to the Gilded Scorpion includes a simple meal of bread, giant scorpion meat, and beer. Additional payments cannot secure neither a second helping nor a better fare." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Stone Bridge", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten and the keep, from which it gets its name, are linked by a 150-foot-long, 20-foot-wide bridge. Only those with official business with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame are permitted to cross." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Keep at Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "This fortress serves as the headquarters for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, who use it as a base to expand their explorative efforts throughout the region. Scholars, hired soldiers, and Kirati military officers bustle through the courtyard, moving with both hurry and purpose. With limited space for storing essential tools and equipment, several tents have been erected out in the open, filled with nothing but crates and barrels filled with supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Ancient Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "This is an Obelisk of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}). These ancient monuments were constructed by the Anubians as shrines to commune with the Aru.", + "Once considered a mere attraction in the town, the monument gained importance after {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, a renowned archaeologist from Al'Kirat, deciphered the hieroglyphics on similar monuments scattered across Kirat. Now, the people of Kunaten Keep can receive blessings from the obelisk by offering it Heka-infused amber.", + "A line of adventurers currently gathers here to receive blessings from the monument in preparation for the expedition. Characters may purchase a single chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces from any of these adventurers.", + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} can be found here (see {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Head Seeker's Office", + "entries": [ + "This is the office of Zevara Pal'Zara, brother to the Sultana and leader of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. From here, he handles the logistics of the expedition, approving nearly every major decision that is taken in the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Kunaten_Keep.webp" + }, + "title": "Kunaten Keep" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Signing up for the Expedition", + "page": 100, + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara is courteous but overwhelmed by the logistical responsibilities he manages, leaving him with barely any time to instruct the characters on what to expect. In the brief time he has, he explains the basic principles of where the characters are going and what they will be doing there. as described below. Once finished, he signs the characters' paperwork, granting them the final approval they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Expedition", + "entries": [ + "Zevara Pal'Zara informs the characters that a caravan will soon depart for the Pyramid tomorrow morning, and they are expected to join it. Once there, the expedition will spend a week exploring the structure, using rotating shifts where delvers enter every other day. At the end of the week, they will pause to assess their progress. During this break, caravans will transport the gathered treasure back to Kunaten Keep, resupply, and then return to the Pyramid. This cycle will repeat as many times as needed to fully explore and secure the Pyramid, with initial estimates suggesting the process may take two to three cycles.", + "He also informs them that once they arrive at the Pyramid, they are to meet with a Kirati named {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, who has been appointed as their licensed superior and guide. By rule, all delvers must be accompanied by a senior Seeker during the expedition, who is responsible for keeping a detailed inventory of any treasure found inside the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Zevara, of course, has no idea that the expedition will last just a single day, as they stand on the verge of awakening a deadly force that will threaten to consume all of Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "One Day in Town", + "page": 100, + "entries": [ + "Once the party speaks with Zevara Pal'Zara and receive their orientation, brief as it may be, they have the rest of the day to spend as they see fit. Whether they interact with locals, barter for supplies, use their downtime for crafting, or pursue any other activitie they may like, how they use this time is entirely up to them.", + "Presented in this section is a list of NPCs that you can use to enhance their short stay in Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Design Purpose of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep primarily serves to set up future events in the story. For now, not much will happen here, but by next chapter, the settlement will be utterly destroyed and its people brutally tortured and executed. This ruthless act sets up {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} as the main antagonist of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Souk", + "page": 100, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Souk.webp" + }, + "title": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is a sobek, a beastfolk resembling an anthropomorphic crocodile. He is a well known adventurer in Al'Kirat, though many find him cryptic and something of a loner. In truth, he is actually one of Prophecy's closest allies.", + "During a quiet night at the encampment, while the characters are either sharing dinner around the campfire or attending to their gear, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} approaches them unannounced and asks if he might join them. He first engages in small talk on topics relating to the Pyramid before steering the conversation toward the real question he came to ask.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Character", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s actual goal is to evaluate the characters, acting on Prophecy's instructions to help determine their Path of Fate (see '{@adventure Choose Paths of Fate|SandsOfDoom14|5|Choose Path of Fate}'). He conducts this test by asking a cryptic question.", + "When the moment feels right, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} asks, \"{@i If you wouldn't mind, new friends, I'd like your opinion on an important matter.}\" If the characters agree, he continues: \"{@i In your darkest hour, when all seems lost and death whispers in your ear, say that an angel offers you salvation. Do you take the weapon to vanquish your enemies, the magical amulet to protect yourself and your loved ones, or the spell\u2014powerful and grand, yet unknown?}\"", + "Allow the characters to reach a consensus and pick one of the three options. Depending on the choice given, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} says the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - The Weapon", + "entry": "\"{@i You are correct. Those who become distracted by the chaos of the world, can seldom see the truth laid bare before them. A weapon can save more than a shield could protect, and the difference between fate and chance is always knowledge. Remember this, new ones, and you will always conquer where others perish.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Benevolence] - The Amulet", + "entry": "\"{@i A good choice, but is it the best? One who thinks only of survival will be shackled and controlled by the whims of their enemies. What kind of future is it, one where you fear the day your shield will shatter? Tread carefully new ones, no shield lasts forever.}\"" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition] - The Spell", + "entry": "\"{@i Shame. Much destruction has been crafted by those who seek unrestrained power, especially when such power is often misunderstood. Fate grants its disciples the wrong tools, but never denies the wisdom to discard them. Tread carefully new ones, only the wise ones survive the Wasteland.}\"" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Their answer grants the characters a point aligned with the corresponding Path of Fate. After responding to the characters' answer, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} thanks them for their time and companionship, bids them farewell, and returns to his tent." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "page": 101, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. After her performance, she notices the tavern is bustling with few places to sit; and so she approaches the characters to ask if she might join their table.", + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}'s husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} uses the statistics of a {@creature Spy|MM} and is proficient with musical instruments (lute). She knows the {@spell Vicious Mockery|PHB} and {@spell Mage Hand|PHB} cantrips and can cast {@spell Charm Person|PHB} and {@spell Healing Word|PHB} twice per day each. Charisma is her spellcasting ability ({@dc 13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foreshadowing", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} serves as a means to foreshadow the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, which lies within the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kuk, The Snake Oil Salesman", + "page": 101, + "entries": [ + "With so many anxious adventurers eager to buy magical protection, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} saw a perfect opportunity to set up shop and indulge in some clever fraud for quick, easy money.", + "A natural con artist, {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|MM}) has amassed a small collection of magical items with botched enchantments, rendering them either useless or, in some cases, outright harmful. Acquiring these defective items for next to nothing, he resells them aiming to make a hefty profit off unsuspecting, naive customers\u2014so long as he can avoid getting caught.", + "If the characters catch {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} and bring him to the guards, he defends himself, arguing: \"{@i My items do exactly what their names suggest! If customers have vivid imaginations, that's not my fault!}\" After a brief exchange, the guards side with {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} and admonish the characters, saying, \"{@i If you wish to thrive in Kirat, learn this lesson well. The first Decree of the Five-Pointed Star states: 'When predators sharpen their claws, prey must sharpen their senses.' Remember this\u2014 there are no victims in Kirat.}\" The guards then release {@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} but warn him that if they receive any more complaints, he will be expelled from the town.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items for Sale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kuk|SandsOfDoom14} doesn't set fixed prices for his items. Instead, he haggles with each buyer, trying to squeeze out as much gold as he believes they have. All of the magical items he sells require attunement.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Ring of Invisibility|SandsOfDoom14}", + "entry": "While wearing this ring, you can turn the ring invisible as an action. The ring remains invisible until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Staff of Murder|SandsOfDoom14}", + "entry": "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom14}", + "entry": "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical {@item Rod of Resurrection|SandsOfDoom14} forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@item Belt of Giant Intelligence|SandsOfDoom14}", + "entry": "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "page": 101, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog}, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|MM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.' Her loud, joyful statements of \"{@i She's so cute, Squirp!}\" echoes through the settlement several times a day.", + "Several caravaneers, anticipating long stays in the region as they traveled to and from the Pyramid, brought their families with them. Unfortunately, their restless children, seeking entertainment in the desolate outpost, took to tormenting {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} as diversion. These tiefling troublemakers throw rocks at the giant, use their innate thaumaturgy to frighten her, and mock her with cruel names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mog", + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass by, they witness children jeering and throwing rocks at {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog}, competing to see who can land a rock in the weeping giant's mouth.", + "Whether the characters intervene or not, at a moment of your choosing, one of the children sneaks behind {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} and grabs Squirp's leash, yelling, \"{@i Look, guys! I got her!}\". As soon as {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} hears the camel's groans of distress, she instinctively grabs and lifts the child into the air\u2014not to harm him, but to separate him from her camel. This act sends a wave of terrified screams through the crowd who fear for the child's safety. Though {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} means no harm, the cries of the locals leave her paralyzed with confusion and fear, further endangering the kid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "An assorted group of adventurers, who have no idea that {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} is gentle and would never hurt a fly, surround the giant and prepare their crossbows. Unless the characters intervene, they fire at her. The attack injures {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog}, and in her shock, she accidentally drops the child, who breaks a leg from the fall. {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} is later relocated by the Seekers to a more isolated area of the settlement, and the adventurers are scolded.", + "Before the adventurers fire, the characters can step in and speak to {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} in calming tones. A {@dc 14} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) check is enough to soothe her, and she will gently set the child down.", + "Regardless of the outcome, the Seekers sternly warn the parents to keep their children away from the giant." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} has been a great asset to the Seekers of Kunaten Keep, and if the characters step in to stop others from harming her, the Seekers show their gratitude.", + "While their stocks are limited, they are able to reward the characters with two {@spell Scorching Ray|PHB|Spell Scrolls of Scorching Ray}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Road to the Pyramid", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + "Even though the journey would typically take two, the caravan requires three days to reach the Pyramid, as they follow gentler paths to accommodate the camels. The first day is spent crossing the dunes, while the second involves scaling the cliffs leading to O'grila. The third day is the easiest, as the fertile lands atop the mesa are easy to traverse and offer plenty of freshwater rivers to drink from. The caravan reaches the Pyramid by noon on the third day.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Emblem_Seekers_Sunken_Flame.webp" + }, + "title": "Emblem of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Outskirts of O'grila", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + "The Seekers of the Sunken Flame have struck a deal with the kings of Luhgaa, a large settlement of {@creature Cyclops|MM|Cyclops} nearby, for safe passage across the mesa and into the Pyramid.", + "Because the Pyramid is located in territory unclaimed by any of the hundreds of rulers that make up the Kingdom of O'grila, the Kirati were granted permission to explore it\u2014on the condition that a portion of the treasure found is given to the kingdom and no permanent Kirati settlements are built on the mesa. This agreement is one of several new treaties signed between the Sultana and O'grila, aiming to cement a lasting relationship between the two.", + "On the morning of the third and final day of the journey, the caravan meets a group of {@creature Cyclops|MM|Cyclops} emissaries who join them for the last stretch. These emissaries stay with the Kirati at the Pyramid to oversee the proper transfer of treasure to the kingdom.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fast Forward the Journey", + "entries": [ + "{@i Sands of Doom} does not include specific events for the caravan journey from Kunaten Keep to the Great Pyramid, as the expectation is to fast-forward through the general beats of the trek and resume the adventure at the Pyramid. If you wish to include content for the journey, consider moving some of the special NPC events from {@adventure One Day in Town|SandsOfDoom14|4|One Day in Town} to here. With minor changes, these interactions can be tailored to fit the journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Gates of the Ankhara", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, they find dozens of tents already sprawled around its large entrance, with laborers hard at work building essential facilities for the newly arrived expedition. The artwork presented at the start of the chapter depicts what the characters would see as they arrive with the caravan. If possible, you should share this image with the players at this moment.", + "As adventuring groups reach the site, the Seekers efficiently organize them, introduce their assigned supervisors, and dispatch them into the Pyramid. Excitement fills the air as adventurers ready their gear, sharpen their weapons, cast protective spells, and finalize their strategies, waiting anxiously for their turn to delve into the complex.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Pyramid", + "page": 102, + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an immense structure with a four-sided base, built entirely from massive rectangular stone blocks, each block as large as a house. The entire structure towers nearly 800 feet high. Flanking the main entrance stand two colossal statues with humanoid bodies and jackal heads.", + "Surrounding the Pyramid are rows of obelisks inscribed with hieroglyphics in the Anubian script and above the grand entrance, a large symbol resembling a cross with a circle at the top is carved directly into the stone.", + "By now, a small team of Seekers has already spent several weeks here at the Pyramid, focusing on preliminary research done outside the structure while conducting limited scouting into its first chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area", + "entries": [ + "Though the Pyramid is situated in a mostly desert landscape, the area is interspersed with vibrant rivers and ponds, and surrounded by lush trees. A wide river flows beside the Pyramid and cascades into a waterfall as it drops behind the structure into a deep chasm, nearly 100 feet below. The sound of the waterfall echoes faintly across the region." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Pyramid", + "entries": [ + "The Pyramid is an architectural marvel, a vast labyrinth containing thousands of chambers spread throughout its immense form. It is divided into distinct quadrants, each dedicated to a specific social class or function: some for the royal family, others for the nobility, and many reserved for servants and slaves. Additional areas were built for social events, religious rituals, and a wide range of activities meant to serve the needs of the awakening Anubians.", + "The characters will be entering the Pyramid on the same day they arrive, making them part of the initial wave of explorers to go beyond the entrance foyers, where little is known about where they will be sent. Each group will be assigned a random section of the Pyramid to explore." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Senior Seeker: Mantell Darsk", + "page": 103, + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive at the Pyramid, they notice a tiefling man pushing through the bustling crowds, holding a large scroll and loudly calling out their names. This is {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, the senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Once he locates the group, he introduces himself and helps them get set up at the camp.", + "Unlike Zevara Pal'Zara, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition. He patiently explains everything they need to know and answers all of their questions. Once the characters are ready to venture into the Pyramid, he provides each with a complimentary {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} and leads them to the entrance and into their assigned section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} uses the statistics of a {@creature Scout|MM} with a Charisma score of 12 (+1). He carries a {@item +1 Shortbow|DMG}, along with a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} and a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}. As a tiefling, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} has Resistance to Fire damage, {@sense Darkvision|PHB} out to 60 feet, and can cast the following spells: {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB} (at will), {@spell Burning Hands|PHB} (once per day), and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|PHB} (once per day). Charisma is his spellcasting ability ({@dc 11})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history.", + "Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. He might loudly grumble about how dangerous it is for humans to require torches, as it is difficult and dangerous to sneak with a blazing light. Or he might ask a dwarf to open a door from a distance, only to 'remember' that not everyone can innately cast the {@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB} cantrip.", + "Despite these biases, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Expedition", + "page": 103, + "entries": [ + "In Kirati culture, where the majority revere Asmodeus, rules aren't just important\u2014they're almost sacred. Debates over the fairness or stringency of a rule are common, but once a consensus is reached and a rule is established, there is zero tolerance for those who break them. The Seekers have no reservations about banishing those who transgress their rules.", + "In the context of this expedition, the five primary rules are straightforward:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "Each group of delvers has been assigned a specific section of the Pyramid to explore. Their mission is to clear their assigned area, eliminate any undead or other dangerous creatures they find, and collect any valuables they see. If two groups cross paths within the Pyramid, the point of encounter will become a 'no-crossing zone,' and both groups must retrace their steps and proceed in alternate directions.", + "When the group returns, all treasure acquired will be auctioned off to the Seekers, local merchants, or any interested adventurer, with each item going to the highest bidder. After the bidding ends, the total gold is split, with half going to the Seekers and the other half divided among the adventuring party. Anyone who fails to disclose or turn in found treasure will forfeit their share of the gold and be barred from future expeditions.", + "Each participant will be issued a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} to be used for emergencies. If the potion is consumed, 50 Gold Pieces will be deducted from their share at the end of the expedition.", + "The word of a senior Seeker is absolute. Failure to comply with a direct order may result in penalties, including fines, imprisonment, banishment from Kirat, or disqualification from future expeditions.", + "At the end of each daily delve, the senior Seeker of each group must submit a detailed report. This report will include the group's overall performance, details about the area explored, and recommendations on whether the team should remain in the same section or be reassigned to a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Purpose of the Rules", + "entries": [ + "On the very first day of the expedition, chaos will erupt inside the Pyramid, destroying the operation and heralding the return of the Anubian Empire. As a result, most of the rules of the expedition will largely go unused. They are included, however, to offer a glimpse into how the expedition was originally designed to function. You may also find these rules useful when creating future expeditions in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Servants' Quarters", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Give the characters as much time as they need to prepare for the delve, roleplay amongst themselves, or to ask {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} questions about the expedition. Then, at a moment of your choosing, representatives from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame can approach and grant the party approval to finally enter the Pyramid.", + "The characters are granted permission to explore a randomly selected section of the complex. As it so happens, they are assigned to one of the servant quarters scattered\u2014a disappointing draw, as little treasure is expected in a place that once housed servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Stirs of Life", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "The intrusion of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame has activated several magical seals within the Pyramid, resulting in the forceful awakening of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. As a result, this powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} has begun to breathe life into the Anubians entombed within. Though the process is slow at first, the life-giving energies grow stronger with each new intruder that enters the Pyramid, eventually culminating in the full sentient awakening of all gnolls entombed in this structure during Part 2 of this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Servants", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "For the first half of the delve, the characters will encounter mummified {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants}, in a mindless state. These creatures use the statistics of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls}, except they have an Intelligence of 3 (-4) and effectively behave like passive zombies. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} and other members of the expedition will mistake them for fully-fledged mummies, as they appear indistinguishable from the mummies of the Wasteland and those found in other Anubian ruins.", + "In truth, these servants are not Undead. They are reanimated by the life-giving energies of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, rather than necromantic forces. They act as zombies due to the disorientation caused by their resurrection, and the stench of decay is caused by the very real rot that has consumed their bodies. Unlike Undead, these gnolls respond to stimuli: they feel every wound, shy away from threats, are warm to the touch, and display other typical signs of life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Submissive Servants", + "entries": [ + "In life, these servants were conditioned to be submissive and obedient\u2014traits essential to the strict hierarchy of Anubian society. These deeply ingrained traits are still imprinted upon their addled minds. As a result, they will not attack the characters nor defend themselves if attacked. The characters are free to treat them however they choose without fear of retaliation. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} will advise killing them all as a precaution.", + "If the characters choose to kill these servants, there's no need to roll for Initiative, as the undead won't defend themselves. Instead, simply ask the players to describe how their characters execute them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Commanding the Servants", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014such as by attuning to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} in area 13\u2014can command the submissive servants. Though their addled minds limit their understanding, the gnolls will obey commands spoken in Anubian to the best of their abilities. Until their full sentience is restored in Part 2 of this section, the servants can't speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "The servants are considered non-combatants and therefore do not grant any experience upon being slain." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "page": 104, + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Great Pyramid' map for a view of the layout of the area assigned to the characters.", + "The Servants' Quarters, encompassing rooms 3 through 19, include dormitories and workstations for the staff assigned to this level. Beyond these, rooms 20 through 30 make up the Commonworks, a central district featuring stairways and gathering areas that link several floors. The characters will begin their journey in the Servants' Quarters.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Air", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to ancient blessings from the loving Aru, the air within the Pyramid is magically recycled and is perfectly breathable. Unless a creature is entirely buried by debris, they can breathe without difficulty. There is a subtle, yet pervasive smell of rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "All passages and chambers have 10-foot ceilings unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Construction", + "entries": [ + "The floors and walls are made of limestone blocks, riddled with cracks that let sand seep in from the outside. Frequent earthquakes have left much of the structure in ruins. The Pyramid is cramped and claustrophobic, clearly designed to conserve space." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors are crafted from stone, with simple handles and hinges. None are equipped with locks, so they remain unlocked unless otherwise specified." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sealed Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of the Pyramid are magically sealed. No spell or magical effect can target a creature or area within the Pyramid unless direct line of sight exists between the spell's origin and its target, unobstructed by any walls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The hallways and rooms are dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Balance", + "entries": [ + "The encounters in this dungeon are designed with the assumption that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} will be accompanying the characters and will actively assist them in combat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Crippling the Party", + "entries": [ + "Several dangers within the Pyramid can inflict long-lasting debilitating effects on the characters, such as the {@creature Rust Monster|MM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the grayscale viper in area 18. These elements are meant to amplify the sense of helplessness that will define the next chapter, {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom14|5}, where they will be thrust into a challenge of survival as they traverse the Wasteland in search of food and water." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c42" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/4/The_Great_Pyramid_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Grandway Commons (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c42" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Servants' Foyer", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you descend the fractured steps, you enter a crumbling foyer buried in sand. Rubble from fallen pillars is strewn across the room. To the left, a hallway has been completely blocked by sand, its door torn from its hinges and lying broken on the ground. On the right, a stone door, though scarred with nicks and cracks, remains mostly intact. The air is thick and stale, carrying a faint, unpleasant whiff of rot. Hieroglyphics are carved directly into a wall, accented in yellow paint." + ] + }, + "This room acted as a dividing space between the Servants' Quarters (Areas 3-19) and the rest of the level. In Anubian society, it was considered distasteful for the highborn to interact with their attendants unless they were being served.", + "Since this room was previously cleared by Seeker surveyors, there is nothing of value left.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hieroglyphics", + "entries": [ + "An inscription is etched into the wall beside the door leading to the Servants' Quarters. Characters who understand Anubian can decipher the hieroglyphics, which reads: \"{@i Obedience in Life. Obedience in Death.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are assembled, and {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} finds himself alone with them, he seizes the moment to lay down some ground rules and begin building rapport with the group.", + "After being burned in the past by adventurers who took off with unshared loot, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} cautions the group against attempting the same. He warns that every person will be meticulously searched by the Seekers before leaving the Pyramid. Once his warning is received, he then shares a few basic survival tips: stick together, stay quiet, and avoid skin contact with any undead. He also urges the group to collect anything loose that could have value, even if it seems insignificant. \"{@i It all adds up,}\" he says with a knowing grin.", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} concludes by explaining that the characters will take the lead for now, guiding the delve while he follows from behind. This will enable him to map out the areas they explore, as well as assess their performance along the way. When he has said his piece, he directs the party to the door that leads towards area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Blocked Hallway", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + "A massive buildup of sand from the level above has caused part of the ceiling to collapse, filling this hallway with densely packed sand. The passage is completely blocked until the sand can be cleared. Clearing through the sand would take roughly three hours, requiring two to three able-bodied creatures working in alternating shifts.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first enter the Pyramid, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} instructs them to ignore the blocked passage for now and instead focus on the door leading into area 3 and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "After the Great Awakening", + "entries": [ + "If the characters arrive here after Part 2 has started, then the sand has been drained (see the \"Pharaoh's Awakening\" section later in this chapter). If so, you can read the following text out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A ten-foot by five-foot hole in the floor has allowed the sand from the hallway to pour into the level beneath, which is now entirely filled with sand. The newly revealed passage opens into a long corridor stretching deep into the darkness." + ] + }, + "The sand-filled hole is 5 feet deep and poses no threat. Characters can easily walk across it to reach the other side of the passage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Scouting Equipment", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small room is neatly arranged with ancient travel equipment. Tables hold bedrolls, hunting traps, and backpacks stuffed with scouting gear. A scroll case rests near the doorway, while a tarnished spyglass gleams faintly from the far end of the room. On a stand to the left of the entrance, a delicate hourglass sits covered in layers of dust." + ] + }, + "Aware that the world they knew would drastically change after the Cataclysm, the Anubians stocked up on tools to aid in traversing unfamiliar landscapes. This room holds such equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Within the scroll case lies a delicate, ancient map of Anubia, as it existed millennia ago. The landscape has shifted so dramatically over time that the map is of no practical use for navigating modern Kirat. The brittle paper is easily damaged, but its historical significance makes it easily worth 300 Gold Pieces to a collector.", + "Characters that search the room find the following: three {@item Explorer's Pack|PHB|Explorer's Packs} (the food has long since expired), one set of {@item Cartographer's Tools|PHB}, one set of {@item Navigator's Tools|PHB}, an hourglass, a rusted {@item Spyglass|PHB} (worth 200 Gold Pieces), two {@item Hunting Trap|PHB|Hunting Traps}, one {@item Tent|PHB}, and ten {@item Torch|PHB|Torches}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Broken Bathroom", + "page": 106, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A simple latrine rests on the north side of this small square room. The eastern walls have collapsed, revealing an adjacent room which lies completely destroyed." + ] + }, + "The room holds only a simple latrine, filled with sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters that dig through the sand find a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Collapsed Room", + "page": 107, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The ceiling has collapsed entirely, filling the room with sand, rubble, and fragments of broken furniture. Little remains to suggest what this room was once used for. Faint glimmers of light can be seen buried deep within the debris." + ] + }, + "Once a storage space for alchemical supplies, this room was filled with glass vials and reagents to be used by servants to craft medicinal herbs and poultices for their masters. But after the room collapsed, the vials shattered and the reagents dried up, leaving little of value to be salvaged.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the rubble are three chunks of amber, each valued at 50 Gold Pieces. Characters who notice the glimmer from the amber and attempt to dig for it must navigate the glass-infested debris. To retrieve the amber, a character must succeed on a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. On a success, they recover one chunk of amber. On a failure, they take 1 point of Slashing damage and must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution Saving Throw or contract {@disease Sewer Plague|DMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Supply Closet", + "page": 107, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Stone shelves run along walls of the supply closet, neatly organized with cleaning and housekeeping supplies. In one corner, five brooms of varying sizes rest beside a large cleaning tub. The room looks as though it has been recently cleaned." + ] + }, + "The closet has been cleaned by one of the gnoll servants found nearby. Characters can find bags and baskets in this closet to help carry any valuables they loot. A few empty barrels are also available. Otherwise, there is nothing of value here for the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Main Hall", + "page": 107, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This great hall is supported by two rows of pillars, intricately decorated with hieroglyphics from top to bottom. Large cracks cover the walls and floors. Several stone doors line the walls, one of which stands out as an imposing and highly decorated bronze door. A lone furred figure, dressed in a worn gown and wrapped in bandages, sweeps the floor with a broom. Its skin has rotted away in places, exposing bones beneath the withered fur." + ] + }, + "This {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants} endlessly sweeps the main hall in a monotonous, mechanical fashion. If the characters approach, it will pause its work and stare blankly at them. Confused and disoriented, she mistakes the characters for her master and feels compelled to follow them. From now, wherever the characters go, the servant will trail after them, silently watching from afar with a vacant expression. If attacked, she will cower in fear and submit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Mistaking the gnoll for a mummy, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} refers to it as such and remarks on how strange it is to see it wearing a gown, noting that mummies are typically only wrapped in bandages and are always aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Starving Roaches", + "entries": [ + "When a character wearing metal armor or wielding a metal weapon crosses into the western half of the hall, they unwittingly attract the attention of four {@creature Rust Monster|MM|Rust Monsters} lurking in the shadowy gaps of the stone walls. Drawn to the scent of metal, the creatures swiftly emerge from their lairs and charge to attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Rust Monster|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Antennas", + "entries": [ + "The rusting properties of a {@creature Rust Monster|MM}'s antenna lasts for 24 hours after the creature is slain. A {@creature Rust Monster|MM} has two antennae, each of which can be harvested with a successful {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "A large bronze door connects this area with area 12, but is locked. When the characters approach it, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The large bronze door displays a carved relief of two humanoid figures, one with an eagle's head and the other with a jackal's, both raising a blue-painted object. The object resembles a cross with a circle at its top. The decorative elements suggest the door leads to an important chamber beyond. Hieroglyphics are carved at the top of the illustration, while the lower sections have rusted away. An empty, circular indentation is prominently situated at the center of the relief, where an object is meant to fit." + ] + }, + "The door's carving depicts two of the Aru, revered deities of the Anubians, holding the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Anubian hieroglyphics are inscribed along the sides of the door. Characters able to read Anubian can decipher the message: \"{@i When Ammu commanded us to die, we died. When the Ankh of Life bids us to rise, we will rise.}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rust in the Door", + "entries": [ + "The servants instinctively close all doors whenever they enter or leave area 7, which has so far effectively trapped the {@creature Rust Monster|MM|Rust Monsters} here. With no iron for them to eat, the creatures have begrudgingly consumed small portions of the bronze door." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Door", + "entries": [ + "To unlock the door, a chunk of amber, worth at least 50 Gold Pieces, must be placed into the empty indentation. Doing so causes the symbol of the Ankh on the mural to emit a soft blue glow, and the door swings open. The amber can be extracted once the door has been opened.", + "Alternatively, the bronze door can be picked open with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}, or a {@dc 20} Strength check to force open. The antennae of a {@creature Rust Monster|MM} can also be used to corrode the hinges, causing the door to collapse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Tool Storage", + "page": 108, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An assortment of tools and fabrics fills this rectangular room. Among the many items are a wooden chest, a large metal sharpener, rows of cooking utensils, rolls of fine silk, and spools of colorful threads. On the eastern side of the room, another decaying gnoll mindlessly sifts through the silks, oblivious to everything else." + ] + }, + "The {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14} stands motionless, its vacant gaze locked on a dark bolt of fabric lying on a table. Some dim part of its mind recalls that it's supposed to do something with the fabric, but it can't remember what that is. If the characters draw the gnoll's attention, it will behave in the same way as the one encountered in area 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the room: one set of {@item Carpenter's Tools|PHB}, {@item Leatherworker's Tools|PHB}, {@item Mason's Tools|PHB}, {@item Potter's Tools|PHB}, {@item Weaver's Tools|PHB}, and {@item Woodcarver's Tools|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Kitchen", + "page": 108, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Six stone tables occupy the bulk of this large kitchen. Several undead gnolls, dressed in ragged, simple clothes, move about the room, collecting plates half-filled with food. On closer inspection, their actions seem more like a hollow imitation of eating. Some manage to lift food to their mouths but fail to chew or let most of it spill out onto the floor. Others go through the motions of eating, though their plates and spoons are empty. None of them seem to register your presence." + ] + }, + "Six {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants} occupy the room. In the southern corner of the kitchen, a large pot has been knocked askew on a stone counter, its foul soup spilling onto the floor. One after another, the gnolls approach the mess, ladling the spoiled concoction into their bowls before returning to their seats, where they go through the motions of sipping the unappetizing brew.", + "The mindless gnolls have somehow mistaken bits of their decaying flesh for meat and added it to the stew. Any character brave or unfortunate enough to taste the foul soup becomes {@condition Poisoned} until the end of their next Short Rest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character takes the time to search the room for valuables, a successful {@dc 11} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check reveals that the kitchen's silverware is made of real silver, with a total value of 10 Gold Pieces. Taking the silverware requires prying it out from the gnoll's hands and mouths, which they timidly allow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Upon observing the passive gnolls in the kitchen, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} turns to the characters and says, \"{@i Well, friends, I've got good news and bad news. Good news is, these undead are likely servants or slaves, which means they probably won't put up much of a fight. Should make our job easier.}\" Then, he continues: \"{@i The bad news is, neither servants nor slaves are known for carrying valuables. We may not find the treasure trove we were hoping for today.}\"", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} orders the characters to execute all the gnolls, still convinced that they are nothing more than simple undead. Convincing him to spare them is difficult, but a strong argument and a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check can change his mind." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Spice Pantry", + "page": 108, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is stocked with jars, trays, and baskets, all overflowing with condiments, fruits, and vegetables. Two large, closed barrels, adorned with hieroglyphics, sit against the wall. Oddly, there is no smell of decay here; instead, the air is filled with the inviting scent of fresh herbs and spices." + ] + }, + "This room has been enchanted with magic meant to preserve the freshness of any food stored within. The pantry is impressively well-stocked, offering a diverse range of produce.", + "Although gnolls predominantly consume meat\u2014making up about 95% of their diet\u2014their strong digestive systems can process almost anything. Because of the logistical difficulty in keeping large supplies of meat stocked in the Pyramid, the servants were forced to supplement most of their meals with vegetables, which were stored here.", + "One of the barrels holds water, while the other holds honey, a prized delicacy among the Anubians. The barrel of honey is nailed shut, as it was reserved solely for the High Priest residing in areas 13 and 14 and was never intended for the servants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check discover rare and valuable spices stored in the pantry. The spices include five pounds of ginger (5 gp), five pounds of cinnamon (10 gp), five pounds of cloves (15 gp), and five pounds of saffron (75 gp)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Servant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Servant" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Larder", + "page": 109, + "entries": [ + "The door to the larder is tightly jammed, sealed in place from the inside by overgrown plant and fungal matter. A successful {@dc 13} Strength check is needed to force it open.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Toxic Spores", + "entries": [ + "Forcing the door open releases a plume of toxic spores, which have been fermenting for millennia. The spores burst forth in a 15-foot Cone centered from the doorway. Any character caught in the plume must make a {@dc 12} Constitution Saving Throw. On a failed save, they are {@condition Poisoned|PHB} until the end of their next Short Rest. The poison causes {@condition Blinded|PHB|Blindness}, rashes on the face and neck, and reduces the victim's voice to a faint whisper.", + "The room inside is similarly infested with these spores. Any character who enters or starts their turn inside must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution Saving Throw or be afflicted by the same poison. Characters who hold their breath gain Advantage on the Saving Throw." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters have a chance to react after the burst of toxic spores, two {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM|Swarms of Insects (Beetles)} erupt from the larder, ravenously searching for new food. They immediately swarm toward the nearest living creature in sight and attack." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Larder", + "entries": [ + "Read the following out loud after the door is opened:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This storage room is choked with overgrown weeds, fungal blooms, and thousands of small, writhing insects crawling along the floor and walls. Stone shelves line the room, but the items they once held have been devoured by the rampant life present here. Cracks in the floor stretch across the space, from which the invasive growth emanates. The overpowering stench of rotting flesh fills the air, almost suffocating." + ] + }, + "The larder was once a storehouse filled with a plentiful supply of meats, cheeses, and grains, all magically preserved to ensure their longevity. However, a past earthquake cracked the floor, disrupting the enchantments that maintained the food. As the magic failed, the food began to rot, drawing in mold and beetles from the lower floors.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who search the room and succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check find a small crate of potions hidden in a corner, obscured by moss and fungi. The magic within the potions appears to have protected them from being consumed by the room's thriving ecosystem.", + "The crate contains the following potions: two {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing}, two {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|DMG|Potions of Animal Friendship}, one {@item Potion of Climbing|DMG}, and one {@item Potion of Fire Resistance|DMG}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Anubian Temple", + "page": 109, + "entries": [ + "The door to this room is locked. For more details, refer to the 'Locked Bronze Door' section in area 7.", + "When the characters enter, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have entered a temple. It is lined with small benches, all arranged to face an elevated podium to the east. Unlike the worn furniture elsewhere, the benches found here are made of finely crafted, high-quality wood, and the entire room is meticulously clean. Three gnoll figures sit on the benches, deeply absorbed in prayer. On the northern side of the temple, another large set of bronze doors stand prominently. Two valuable-looking small jackal-headed statues stand on either side of the temple's podium." + ] + }, + "The Anubians revered their gods so deeply that no expense was spared in the construction of their temples, even those built for the lowliest members of their society. Though not far from mindless, these servants are still driven by a deepseated instinct to maintain and honor this hallowed ground.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants} sit in prayer, each clutching a chunk of amber tightly to their chests. The gnolls are docile and largely ignore the characters. However, if a character stands by the elevated podium, the gnolls raise their heads expectantly, as though awaiting the sacred words of a priest. This reaction is driven by instinct alone, as their current state leaves them incapable of true comprehension.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} has already concluded that this section of the Pyramid is reserved for servants and slaves (see '{@adventure Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|4|Mantell Darsk}', on area 9), he is taken aback upon seeing the temple. He says, \"{@i Wait... a temple? Here? That makes no sense. I thought this wing was meant for slaves. Would they really go to such lengths to build a temple just for them? Maybe our luck isn't so rotten after all\u2014temples are always filled with treasure.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Bronze Door", + "entries": [ + "This bronze door leads to area 13 and is identical to the one connecting this room to area 7. Both doors feature the same carvings and hieroglyphics, and can be opened in the same manner." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two small statues flanking the elevated podium are worth 200 Gold Pieces each, though they each weigh 100 pounds.", + "On the altar lies a finely carved alabaster holy symbol, depicting a jackal's face decorated with small chunks of amber, worth 100 Gold Pieces.", + "Each of the gnolls praying on the benches clutches a chunk of amber, worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Audience Room", + "page": 110, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A fine curtain of sand trickles from a crack in the ceiling, slowly burying the room. A few shiny pebbles glimmer faintly as they sink deeper into the sand. A regal-looking gnoll, decorated in jewels and draped in bandages, sits slumped on a couch, its mouth agape as it gazes vacantly at the growing mound of sand. Clutched tightly to its chest is an object wrapped in linen, drenched in a golden liquid." + ] + }, + "The gnoll is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14}, once a powerful ruler within the Anubian Empire and the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, though currently she is nothing more than a mindless gnoll. In her arms, she instinctively cradles her dead baby, whose blood glows with a golden light.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} continues to stare into nothingness until she is attacked, the baby is touched, or a creature touches the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} sitting at the podium at the opposite end of the wall. In either scenario, she moans an incoherent curse and lunges to attack the characters while continuing to hold the bloodied cub.", + "In her addled state, you can use the statistics of an unarmed {@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu|MM} to represent her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} wears a necklace adorned with a large, black obsidian stone worth 100 Gold Pieces, along with seven gold rings, each valued at 50 Gold Pieces. A golden bracelet shaped like a coiled snake wraps around her arm, worth 25 Gold Pieces. She also holds an ivory mask depicting a jackal, worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "It was customary for every High Priest to be entombed with their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, within the region of Anubia they ruled. These relics were intended to enhance the healing powers of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} during the Great Awakening, and the Pharaoh ensured they were spread across the kingdom for this purpose. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, however, was an exception. She was being courted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and carried a secret they dared not share\u2014she was with child.", + "The birth of a Pharaoh's firstborn is a momentous occasion, as the child inherits the divine blood of the ruling parent and is therefore destined to become the next monarch. However, with the Empire embroiled in war against the Darakni, its stability fragile, and with several High Priests rapidly losing faith in {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s rule, the Pharaoh chose to hide the heir's existence. He feared revealing the child could give his enemies leverage to demand his abdication.", + "To keep this secret, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} arranged for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} to remain with him in the Ankhara. He provided her with a room and a temple tucked away deep within the Servants' Quarters, and made her wear a mask to hide her identity. Sadly, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} was betrayed by an Aru, one of the very gods he served, and the child was killed merely hours before the characters arrived at the Pyramid.", + "For more information about {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, the baby, and their impact on the story, see '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SandsOfDoom14|5|Path of Benevolence}', and '{@adventure Return to Kunaten|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The infant, a gnoll no more than 4 months old, once carried divine blood in its veins. Now, that golden blood flows from its lifeless form, shimmering like molten gold onto pools on the sandy floor. This was {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s child and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire.", + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) check determines the infant was killed mere hours ago by a precise puncture wound to the chest that pierced its heart, made clean and deliberate. On a DC 20 on the check, it reveals the wound was made by a spear.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} orchestrated the death of the child, one of several key components required for her grand plan.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Death of the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to kill the baby, knowing this act would spark {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s fury against the Kirati and ultimately lead to the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} used the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} for the deed, absorbing its divine essence into the relic (see '{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}'). The characters are not meant to learn this secret unless they revisit Kunaten Keep late in the adventure (see '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "At the far end of the room, a short hallway leads to a hidden altar, positioned so as to be out of sight. When the characters notice it, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You notice an altar at the far end of a small hallway, tucked away and almost out of sight. The altar itself is plain, but your eyes are drawn to the eerie artifact placed upon it. The object is a black statue, shaped like a jar with the head of a jackal. Rings of glittering gems encircle its form, delicate gold etchings trace its surface, and a large red crystal is embedded at its center. A sinister aura pulses from the statue, and an unnerving hum fills the air around it." + ] + }, + "The artifact, known as the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, is one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of the Anubian Empire and belongs to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}. Details about the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} and its powers are described in its entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}. It is recommended to read both the Appendix and the jar's entry at this point, as its abilities play a significant role in the current events.", + "The mindless gnoll servants instinctively revere whoever holds the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Touching the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Although the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} might appear dangerous, it is completely safe to handle. The first creature to touch the relic after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} is killed becomes instantly attuned to it. Such a creature is immediately granted full knowledge of how to use the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} and the benefits it offers. If the relic is touched while {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} remains alive, it has no effect and causes the High Priest to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Soul", + "entries": [ + "The soul of the Divine Child is currently imprisoned within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, the result of being killed while in the presence of the relic. As the soul belongs to a baby incapable of understanding, any attempt to communicate with it through the jar is futile. A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} instinctively knows that it contains the innocent soul of a gnoll cub, and that the infant is a powerful divine being.", + "The soul of the Divine Child is central to the Path of [Benevolence], and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will advise the characters on what to do with it if they meet her at the end of Chapter 5 while holding the soul. It is okay if the characters judge the soul as 'Harmony' (see '{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}'), they will still be able to continue along [Benevolence] even if they do so. However, the path is irrevocably destroyed if the soul is judged as 'Chaos'. For further details on this path and the role of the soul, refer to '{@adventure Path of Benevolence|SandsOfDoom14|5|Path of Benevolence}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} is captivated by the discovery, exclaiming that he has never encountered anything quite like it. However, he quickly reminds the group that all treasures, including the artifact, must be handed over for auction once the delve is complete for the day." + ] + }, + "{@note A creature attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} gains the ability to understand spoken and written {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}, including its hieroglyphics. Additionally, any words it speaks can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}.}", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "The Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Buried beneath the sand in the room are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 Gold Pieces. Characters can see the amber glittering faintly through the sand and may attempt a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find them all. Each character may attempt the check only once. The first to beat a {@dc 10} uncovers two chunks, the first to beat a {@dc 15} finds two more, and the first to beat a {@dc 20} is able to find the final piece." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Asmara's Chambers", + "page": 111, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Inside is a modest bedroom with a soft feather bed draped in decayed, dusty silks. Near the entrance, a stone table holds a satchel and a bound scroll, both layered with dust and sand." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}'s personal chamber. The room is basic yet functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains a {@item Priest's Pack|PHB} and an exquisite tiara crafted from black obsidian, set with a large red carnelian at its crest (worth 500 Gold Pieces). Beside the satchel rests a {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB|Spell Scroll of Greater Restoration}. The scroll is written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}, meaning it can only be used by those able to read the ancient language." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Connecting Hallway", + "page": 112, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark hallway cluttered with debris. Near the entrance, an elevated stone bowl is affixed to the wall, and further down, a broken shelf lies toppled and splintered. Three closed doors line the hallway ahead." + ] + }, + "The stone bowl was originally enchanted to provide purified water, which the servants used to wash their hands each time they entered or left their dormitories. However, the enchantment has long since faded, and the bowl is now filled with sand.", + "The shelves once held towels, cleaning rags, soaps, and simple bathing oils\u2014essentials for the servants to freshen up before attending to their masters. Now, only the rotting rags and towels remain. The oils and soaps have decayed into moldy, foul-smelling remnants.", + "There is nothing of value in this room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Dormitory Corridor", + "page": 112, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Another dim corridor extends into the shadows, two shelves running along one wall while four doors stand closed along the opposite side." + ] + }, + "This hallway links all the servants' dormitories.", + "The stone shelf houses a surprising assortment of thick, decayed linen rolls, while the wooden shelf contains the moldy uniforms of the servants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Servants' Bedrooms", + "page": 112, + "entries": [ + "There are four bedrooms, each furnished with two sets of bunk beds and a stone dresser. The dressers hold the personal belongings of the servants.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants} are present: one is asleep in the northernmost bedroom, while the other works to remove its bandages on the southernmost room.", + "When a character enters one of the bedrooms for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Two sets of bunk beds are positioned snugly against the bedroom walls. In the corner stands a modest stone dresser with discarded bandages scattered along its surface." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Nested Bathroom", + "page": 112, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst the sand and tangled cobwebs stands a decaying privy. The rotting wooden seat is covered with snake eggs, a few of which have fallen and now rest on the sandy floor." + ] + }, + "There are four snake eggs on the rim of the privy. The mother, a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM}, hides in the Darkness of the room. Fissures in the cesspit beneath the privy lead outside, allowing critters like the snake to find their way into the Pyramid. Characters with a Passive Perception of 14 or higher spot the snake coiled up in a corner. It attacks any creature that enters the room.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grayscale Venom", + "entries": [ + "This is no ordinary snake, but a rare grayscale viper, distinguished by its gray scales streaked with bright red ridges. Characters who fail the Constitution Saving Throw against its venom, not only suffer the Poison damage, but are also afflicted with Greyscale Sickness." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Sickness", + "entries": [ + "A creature afflicted with Greyscale Sickness slowly secretes a translucent mucus through its skin, which hardens into a pale crust, resembling scales. Immediately upon contracting the disease, the creature's Dexterity score is reduced by {@dice 1d4}. The creature must then make an additional {@dc 11} Constitution Saving Throw at the end of each day. Each failure reduces the creature's Dexterity score by an additional {@dice 1d4}. The creature ceases making Constitution Saving Throws once it succeeds on two of them.", + "A {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell or a similar effect restores {@dice 1d4} lost Dexterity, while a {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB} spell restores all of the lost Dexterity. If a creature's Dexterity score is reduced to 0, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated} and its Speed is reduced to 0." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Baths", + "page": 112, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large, crystal-clear pool sits at the center of the illuminated chamber, where several undead gnolls are bathing. Fragments of decayed flesh and torn linen float on the water's surface. In the middle of the pool, an elevated table holds two candles and a tray. The room is lit by two enchanted orbs\u2014one near the entrance and the other on the opposite end, both set atop small stone podiums." + ] + }, + "The pool is enchanted to provide an endless supply of clean water, which refreshes itself each day. However, the magic is not capable of filtering out large chunks of material, so rotting bits of flesh float in the water.", + "Three {@creature Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Servants} sit and bathe in the pool, staring vacantly into the distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The two orbs that light the room are simple stone balls, etched with depictions of the sun and enchanted with {@spell Continual Flame|PHB} spells. They weigh 20 pounds and are worth 75 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} suggests this is as good a spot as any to take a Short Rest and count up the treasure everyone has gathered so far." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: The Great Awakening", + "page": 113, + "entries": [ + "Once the characters have explored the Servants' Quarters and gathered everything they wish to carry, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} suggests they regroup in a defensible room, such as the baths in area 19, in order to rest. He'll then ask everyone to pool their loot into a single pile on the floor so the group can assess the day's haul together. If any character is suffering from a disease, poison, or another debilitating condition, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} will reassure them that after tallying the loot, they'll stop for the day and seek healing back at the encampment (although as events will soon reveal, that won't happen).", + "This is the last chance the characters will have to rest until the end of the chapter. Further, it is very likely that {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} and any other NPC following the party will not survive the events to come. Take your time roleplaying this scene, so as to allow the characters one final moment to relax and bond with the NPCs. Additionally, {@b make sure the party gains the benefits of a Short Rest} before they continue.", + "When you are ready to proceed with Part 2 of this chapter, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The silence is abruptly shattered by the violent tremor of an earthquake, shaking the foundation of the Pyramid. Heavy chunks of limestone crash from the ceiling as deep cracks spread across the ancient walls. The sounds of stone furniture toppling and pillars collapsing echo ominously through the corridors. Dust fills the air in swirling clouds, and a bone-chilling, spectral growl seems to vibrate from the very walls. The eerie sound sends a shiver down your spine, making the hairs on your arms stand on end as the ground tilts in disorienting waves. Then, just as suddenly as it began, the violent shaking stops. The room falls into a heavy silence, broken only by the faint sound of settling debris." + ] + }, + "If the characters are in a room with a dead gnoll, add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The chamber is suddenly bathed in a warm, golden radiance that fills the air with a soothing hum. The luminous energy swirls around the room before converging on the lifeless gnoll. As the light envelops and enters the creature, tiny cracks form on its skin, as though the brilliance is too powerful to be contained." + ] + }, + "After one minute, the gnoll awakens back to life and the light fades. This occurs to every gnoll within the Pyramid.", + "The Great Awakening has begun, a process that was meant to occur 1,500 years ago, but never did. The large intrusion into the Pyramid has activated several defensive measures that have forcefully awoken the Pharaoh, and with it, the full power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Now, like a heartbeat, the center of the Pyramid pulses with life, as powerful magic radiates from the Ankh and surges throughout the structure.", + "The surge of healing energy restores the mental clarity of all Anubians and resurrects any dead creatures within the Pyramid (see 'Life Anew' below).", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life Anew", + "entries": [ + "Every dead creature within the Pyramid is affected as if by a {@spell Raise Dead|PHB} spell. Creatures wrapped in holy linen (such as the gnolls in the Pyramid) are revived regardless of how long they have been dead. Creatures brought to life by this effect suffer no penalties to attack rolls, Saving Throws, or ability checks as a result of the revival.", + "The effect regenerates only the body parts vital for a creature's survival, restoring the rest just enough to allow the body to function. For example, the Ankh would repair a creature's heart but leave the ribcage and much of the surrounding skin and muscle torn and unrepaired.", + "Creatures missing their heads or more than half their bodies cannot be resurrected through this method.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} restores the mental clarity of every gnoll in the Pyramid. Even though confused about their current state, they now behave just as they did in life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} is incapable of resurrecting an Aru or anyone bearing their divine blood. As a result, the Divine Child is not brought back to life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Insects", + "entries": [ + "As a consequence of their war with the Darakni, the Great Awakening was designed to exclude insects and insect-like creatures from its magic. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} does not revive any insects, including the {@creature Rust Monster|MM|Rust Monsters} in area 7 and the swarms of burrowing beetles in area 11." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Drained_Sand.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The area has undergone the following changes as a result of the Great Awakening.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cave-In", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake seals the exit in area 1, trapping the characters inside the Pyramid. However, it also clears the blocked hallway in area 2 by draining the sand through a hole created below it, allowing access to areas 20 and beyond." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Servants", + "entries": [ + "The servants are confused and fearful. They don't know how long they've been entombed for or why they look undead. They remain submissive and do not challenge the characters. Half of them gather in the main hall (area 7) while the rest flock to the temple (area 12) to pray." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "The High Priest in area 13 is fully resurrected by the Ankh, provided she hasn't been decapitated or lost more than half her body. However, a cave-in as a result of the earthquake leaves her trapped in her chamber. It doesn't take long for the praying servants at the temple to hear her calls for help from within, and they begin clearing the rubble. It takes them 20 minutes to free her.", + "Characters approaching the temple can hear the anguished screams and sobbing coming from area 13, where {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} grieves the death of the Divine Child.", + "If the characters remain in the area when {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} is freed and she spots them, she will try to capture them. Fully resurrected, she is far too powerful for the characters, using the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Greyscale Viper", + "entries": [ + "The snake from area 18 is restored to life. It slithers into area 15 and hides in the darkness. There it lurks, ready to attack the first creature that enters the hallway." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu and his Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire has awakened, along with an immediate and supernatural awareness of the Divine Child's death. Consumed by wrath, he blames the Kirati invaders for the murder and commands his soldiers to battle.", + "The Pyramid contains a small but formidable portion of the Anubian army. As these soldiers awaken, they retrieve their weapons and move swiftly to defend the Ankhara from intruders. Being the Pharaoh's honor guard, they are exceptionally well-trained, fiercely loyal, expertly equipped, and dangerously coordinated.", + "Starting from the lower floors of the Pyramid, the soldiers make their way upward, systematically slaughtering every non-Anubian they come across. The party, being on one of the higher floors, have some time before the army reaches them. In the mean time, they will encounter their forward scouts as they continue through this section of the chapter.", + "Once {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} realizes he has the advantage, he will eventually order that all remaining invaders be captured rather than killed. Characters who fall in battle are captured this way, and if they die, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} spitefully resurrects them, harboring terrifying plans for his prisoners (see {@adventure Captured|SandsOfDoom14|4|Captured} at the end of the chapter)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Privies", + "entries": [ + "Ducts running under the privies travel through several lower levels before emptying into a cesspit. Whenever the characters pass by a privy on this floor, such as those in area 4 or area 18, they hear faint, unsettling screams echoing from deep below. These are the sounds of delvers being slain by the Anubians, echoing from the lower levels of the Pyramid. This serves as foreshadowing for the events that will soon unfold." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "Having dealt with Anubian ruins before, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} knows all too well the dangers of earthquakes and how easily they can trap people away from the exit. He urgently commands the characters to gather their bearings and follow him to the entrance. Watching the dead come back to life only serves to heighten his fears.", + "Upon discovering that the exit in area 1 is blocked by rubble and that a new pathway has opened through the previously blocked hallway in area 2, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} instructs the characters to follow the new route. His top priority is to find and secure a safe exit from the Pyramid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Shattered Lobby", + "page": 114, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "At the center of the room stands a large stone fountain, with clear water pouring steadily from it. The main exit at the opposite end of the room is blocked by rubble. Two doors lead forward, one to the left and the other to the right. By the rubble, a crack in the floor exposes part of the level below, from which faint, eerie sounds can be heard." + ] + }, + "Like many fountains within the Pyramid, this one was blessed by the Aru to produce an endless supply of clean water, ensuring the gnolls could survive even if the outside environment became uninhabitable.", + "The entrance to area 28 is completely blocked by rubble, stretching from floor to ceiling. It is currently impassable and would require several hours to remove.", + "When the characters approach the door to area 22, they hear the muffled sounds of combat from beyond, which soon turn into agonized cries and screams.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crack in the Floor", + "entries": [ + "The crack in the floor opens to the level below, filled with the sounds of yips and cackles drifting up from the darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Peering Through", + "entries": [ + "A character peering through the hole sees shadowy shapes of rubble, pools of blood, and scattered chunks of gore, accompanied by the haunting sounds of battle cries and screams. Suddenly, these noises are drowned out by the roar of a moving mass of sand, sweeping back and forth, each shift accompanied by intensifying screams of pain from multiple directions on the lower floor.", + "This is the work of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, wreaking havoc on his enemies. Then, to finalize the grim scene, describe how the lifeless body of a tiefling is violently thrown into the debris directly visible beneath the crack, dying in plain view of the character watching." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Passing Through", + "entries": [ + "The hole is too narrow for Medium sized creatures to pass through. A Small creature could squeeze through, but it would take several minutes of uncomfortable effort. Any creature that descends through the hole and reaches the lower floors is quickly overpowered and captured by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the Anubians battling alongside him (see '{@adventure Captured|SandsOfDoom14|4|Captured}' at the end of the chapter)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Small Office", + "page": 115, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small office fills the space, furnished with a plain wooden table and chair. To the side, a stone shelf that was once suspended by chains now hangs precariously, swaying from side to side." + ] + }, + "This room would have been used by someone responsible for designing the intricate schedules of the servants. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Parlor", + "page": 115, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is furnished with plush couches and stone slabs, shaped to resemble raised beds. In each corner stands a statue of a gnoll, frozen in a pose of deep reverence. At the center, four gnolls are tearing apart the bodies of three adventurers. One of them, a dwarf, is still alive and screams incoherently as his entrails are ripped out from his body." + ] + }, + "The victims belong to The Last Seven, Melodyne's adventuring group, who the characters likely met at Kunaten Keep. Kolkrum, the dwarf and the only delver still alive in the room, pleads with the characters for help. Sadly, his injuries are beyond healing\u2014the gnolls have torn and bitten through his intestines, leaving him with wounds that no magic can repair. He is doomed to suffer a prolonged and excruciating death unless the characters put him out of his misery.", + "The room has three doors: the entrance the characters used, a door on the western side that opens into area 23, and a third along the northern wall. The northern door is completely sealed by rubble from the other side, and no amount of force will clear the blockage.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The assailants are four {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls}, ordinary citizens of the Anubian Empire, revived by the Great Awakening and armed with basic weapons to protect the Pyramid. Convinced that the characters are defiling the holy Ankhara, they refuse to negotiate and attack without hesitation. They speak only the Anubian tongue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, add an additional {@creature Gnoll|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Goal", + "entries": [ + "Make it clear throughout this encounter that, despite how they look, these gnolls behave as living beings with the ability to think and feel. Narrate how they recoil in pain when wounded and how they are overcome with grief and rage when their comrades are killed. It is important to distinguish Anubians from traditional Undead, even though they physically look the part." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The characters may loot the bodies of the fallen adventurers. As they search through their belongings, they uncover the following items:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dwarf Fighter", + "entries": [ + "Like most dwarves, Kolkrum carries a Grimfire Pistol (see {@adventure Grimfire Pistols|SandsOfDoom14|2|Dwarves}). While he carries no {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14}, the pistol is loaded and ready for a single shot. Before he dies, he readily offers the pistol to the characters, saying, \"{@i Take this and blow them to fucking pieces. Make them regret ever crossing a dwarf...}\"", + "The dwarf's {@item Splint Armor|PHB} is ruined beyond repair. He wields a {@item Greataxe|PHB} and has a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} secured to his belt." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Strapped to her back is a bag containing various trinkets looted from the lower floors, including silver chalices, golden bracelets, brass candlesticks, and more. The collection of trinkets is worth a total of 250 Gold Pieces and weighs 30 pounds. She also carries a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} worth 25 Gold Pieces.", + "She wears {@item Studded Leather|PHB} and wields a {@item +1 Dagger|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Wizard", + "entries": [ + "The tiefling clutches a {@item Spellbook|PHB} to his chest. Inside, it contains the following spells: {@spell Identify|PHB}, {@spell Snare|XGE}, {@spell Magic Missile|PHB|Magic Missiles}, {@spell Protection from Evil and Good|PHB}, {@spell Mage Armor|PHB}, {@spell Scorching Ray|PHB}, and {@spell Web|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell", + "entries": [ + "After the gnolls are dealt with, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} starts to panic. While he's encountered plenty of undead in Anubian ruins, he's never seen them employ tactics or wield weapons. He urges the characters to search the bodies of the fallen for {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing} and hurries them onward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Anubian_Gnoll.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian gnoll restored to life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Crumbled Library", + "page": 116, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room was once a well-stocked library, but now the shelves have collapsed, leaving books and scrolls strewn across the floor. A closed door can be seen ahead, partially obscured by the fallen shelves." + ] + }, + "The Last Seven were valiantly holding their ground against hordes of Anubians when the final earthquake struck, causing the shelves in the library to collapse. Unfortunately for the adventurers, the collapse instantly killed their cleric and separated the group. The cleric now lies buried beneath the fallen shelves.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blocked Door", + "entries": [ + "The doorway to area 24 is blocked by toppled shelves. Removing them is easy but takes 5 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficult Terrain", + "entries": [ + "Walking across the fallen shelves is considered Difficult Terrain." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Books", + "entries": [ + "The books in this library were once enchanted to resist the ravages of time, but after millennia, the wards have weakened. Many pages have crumbled into dust or dissolved into mush, and the collapse of the library has only worsened their condition. These books hold an assortment of fictional stories mixed with religious sermons, and only 20 of them remain in decent enough condition to be worth anything.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Searching for Books", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} quickly points out that this is no time to be rummaging through books, but those who insist can spend 5 minutes making an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to find anything valuable. The number of books they find in good condition is equal to half their roll, and each book is worth 25 Gold Pieces and weighs 5 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buried Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A character who passes a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check notices a human hand poking out from beneath a pile of books and fallen shelves. The hand belongs to the fallen cleric of The Last Seven, still clutching a flask of {@item Holy Water|PHB}.", + "One creature can attempt a {@dc 15} Strength check to lift the shelves pinning the body, allowing another to retrieve the cleric's remains with a {@dc 12} Strength check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Cleric", + "entries": [ + "Among the cleric's belongings are a {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB|Spell Scroll of Lesser Restoration} and a {@item Pearl of Power|DMG}. He carries a {@item Mace|PHB}, a {@item +1 Shield|DMG}, and a suit of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Market Hall", + "page": 116, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A broad corridor stretches nearly 50 feet ahead, ending at a junction where it splits left and right. Four doors line each side of the hallway, and the pungent scent of blood lingers in the air, coming from several corpses scattered on the floor. The distant sound of battle echoes in the background." + ] + }, + "Most of the bodies are fallen Anubians, but a few belong to the last remaining members of The Last Seven, killed after being surrounded when their escape route through the library was blocked. One of them, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}, writhes in agony, teetering on the edge of death.", + "Every door in this area is open, having already been explored by the ill-fated adventurers. The sounds of battle echo up from the staircase found in area 27.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}, the last surviving member of The Last Seven, is here and on the brink of death. A spear has pierced her body, missing her vital organs but injuring her spine. She has only 4 Hit Points remaining, and while the spear remains lodged in her stomach, she is {@condition Incapacitated} and unable to move. {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} has no uses left of her {@spell Charm Person|PHB} and {@spell Healing Word|PHB} spells.", + "The characters can attempt to carefully remove the spear with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Medicine}) check. On a failure, the spear causes further spinal damage, permanently robbing her of the ability to walk. On a success, the spear is removed with minimal additional harm, leaving {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} with a lame leg that permanently reduces her speed by 15 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Death", + "entries": [ + "Realizing she may not survive, {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} hands one of the characters a compass (detailed below) and begs them to deliver it to her husband, a halfelf named Narian, in the Artisan's Quarter of Al'Kirat. She warns them of a gnoll with unnatural power that comes back to life each time it's killed (referring to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, whom she witnessed in a vicious fight several floors below). If she dies, her final words are: \"{@i Tell... my husband... I am... sorry...}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne's Compass", + "entries": [ + "The trinket is a small metal device fastened to a slender chain, designed to be worn as a necklace. Opening it reveals a compass, and around the glass panel is a hand-drawn picture, seemingly drawn by a child. The art shows a small family\u2014a man, a woman, and a child. Adult hand-writting on the drawing reads: \"{@i Now you will always know your way back to us. Forever yours, Narian.}\"", + "The compass doesn't point north; instead, it guides the bearer toward Narian, Melodyne's husband, who lives in a modest home in the Artisans' Quarter of Al'Kirat. For more details about what happens with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} and her husband, see '{@adventure Developments|SandsOfDoom14|4|NPC Developments}' at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The adventurers hold the following loot:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne, Human Bard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}'s instrument was a {@item Lute|PHB}, though its neck was broken in the battle. She carries a {@item Shortsword|PHB}, a {@item Shortbow|PHB}, and a small {@item Quiver|PHB} with 7 {@item Arrow|PHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Half-Elf Ranger", + "entries": [ + "The half-elf carries two chunks of amber in her pocket, each worth 50 Gold Pieces. Next to her, a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} rests in a pool of blood. She has a {@item +1 Shortbow|DMG} along with a {@item Quiver|PHB} that holds 14 {@item Arrow|PHB|Arrows}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Human Druid", + "entries": [ + "The druid carries a vial of {@item Antitoxin|PHB} and a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG}. In her hand, she clutches a {@item Quarterstaff|PHB} decorated with rosemary petals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Survive!", + "entries": [ + "After the characters have had a brief chance to interact with {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} and scavenge what they need from the corpses, and when you're ready to initiate the final challenge, describe another large earthquake hitting the Pyramid. This is followed by another ethereal growl that resonates throughout the entire complex. The tremor causes the small crack on the northern section of area 20 to expand to five times its size.", + "Before long, gnolls begin flooding this level of the Pyramid. Three {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} come up the stairs from area 27, while three more climb through from the hole in the floor of area 20. At this point, roll for Initiative as the gnolls close in from both directions. The same number of gnolls will continue to appear every two rounds, from the same locations, without end, leaving the characters no choice but to either fight to the bitter end or find a way to escape.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "Knowing the way they came is cut off, and the floors below are crawling with gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} urges the group to push deeper into this level to find an escape. He commands the characters to fight defensively and flee, pointing them toward the doors and hallways to the right, away from the gnolls. \"{@i Our exit's blocked!}\" he shouts. \"{@i If we fall back, we're dead! We need to find another way out\u2014run to the right!}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trapped Guide", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately for {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}, the earthquake weakened the floor beneath him. On the first round of combat, a small section of the floor collapses and traps one of his legs, just as the gnolls close in. With his leg pinned, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}'s Speed is 0, and he's unable to free himself. Another creature must free him with an action and a successful {@dc 12} Strength check. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} begs for someone to save him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The 'Survive!' encounter lasts until either the characters escape the Pyramid via area 30 or are taken captive. Enemies keep appearing until one of these outcomes occurs." + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters react quickly and successfully move towards area 28, you may choose to remove all gnolls originating from area 20 out of the Initiative, in order to keep the encounter more streamlined. Controlling too many enemies that are unlikely to reach the party will only serve to slow the game down.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Commonworks.webp" + }, + "title": "The Great Pyramid: Commonworks" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Endless Gauntlet", + "entries": [ + "When the 'Survive!' encounter begins, an endless horde of gnolls will continuously charge at the characters. Convey to the players that standing their ground is futile and that their only hope lies in fleeing to find an exit. Stress that the gnolls are intent on capturing, not killing, the characters.", + "The story progresses whether the characters escape or are captured, so there is no need to pull your punches in this encounter. Being captured is a valid outcome here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Since the character's primary goal is escape, beginning with this gauntlet and continuing through the rest of the chapter, defeating gnolls no longer grants experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Empty Stores", + "page": 117, + "entries": [ + "The gnolls designed these chambers as future storage spaces. However, the earthquakes have destroyed most of the rooms. There is nothing of value here, having already been looted by The Last Seven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Collapsed Stores", + "page": 117, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The small room is filled with rubble from the collapse of the ceiling. Beyond the debris, you can glimpse a hallway that leads deeper into the complex." + ] + }, + "The collapse has created a connection between this area and area 28. Characters can traverse the debris in order to cross, but it is considered Difficult Terrain.", + "Similar to the shops in area 25, these rooms contain nothing of value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Staircase", + "page": 117, + "entries": [ + "The sounds of gnolls approaching emanates from the staircase. This staircase leads to the lower levels of the Pyramid, where the combat has been fiercest. Unfortunately for the characters, a horde of gnolls stands between them and the remaining survivors below. Any character who descends is swiftly overwhelmed and captured by the horde.", + "If a character is intent on exploring the lower floors and you want to deter them, you can immediately trigger the 'Survive!' encounter, as detailed in area 24." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Commonworks", + "page": 118, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Yells and the clash of combat ring out from the grand chamber, where a handful of survivors battle gnolls atop a bloodstained floor covered in bodies. The few delvers that remain hold their ground, cornered and with no clear way out. \"{@i Help us! Please! We're surrounded and have nowhere to go!}\" cries one of the survivors." + ] + }, + "Originally, this central hall was intended to connect with similar halls on the floors above and below, serving as a gathering space for Anubians to socialize. Now, it has become a scene of carnage, as desperate adventurers make their last stand against the encroaching waves of gnolls.", + "The staircases on the rightmost side of the chamber provides access to the floors above and below. However, these levels are swarming with Anubians, and any character venturing there is swiftly surrounded and captured. As such, the surviving adventurers urgently warn the characters to stay away from the staircases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Last Stand", + "entries": [ + "This battle runs as a follow-up to the 'Survive!' encounter, and begins when the first character arrives in area 28.", + "The group of adventurers gathered in the hall represents a mix of delvers from various groups who managed to escape death or capture until now. Only five remain alive, while the bodies of their fallen companions lie scattered throughout the hall. You can use the {@creature Thug|MM} stat block for three of them and the {@creature Scout|MM} stat block for the remaining two.", + "The adventurers are locked in a desperate battle, fending off the endless waves of Anubians swarming from the staircases on the right side of the hall. For now, only two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} are engaged with the adventurers, but at the end of each round, three more appear from any of the two staircases (chosen at random) to reinforce the attack.", + "Panic consumes the survivors. Some erupt in desperation, yelling, \"{@i We're doomed! This is it! Oh god!}\" Others, confused and frightened, cry out, \"{@i This wasn't how it was supposed to go! Why are there so many!?}\" while the rest remain silent, resigning themselves to their fate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Earthquake", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the 'Last Stand' encounter, roll {@dice 1d4 + 1}. The result indicates the round at which a massive earthquake shakes the Pyramid, triggered at the end of the round.", + "The earthquake stems from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s righteous fury, his divine bond with the Ankhara channeling his rage into violent tremors that shake the structure. His voice booms throughout the chamber during the quake. Characters that can understand Anubian can comprehend his furious proclamation:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "MY HEIR IS LOST! MY BLOODLINE BETRAYED! THE BLOOD OF MY CHILD CRIES OUT FROM THE DUST, AND NONE SHALL BE SPARED!" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Rift", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake tears open a massive rift in the center of the chamber, measuring 15 feet wide and extending 50 feet across the room. The rift descends 10 feet onto the lower floor, which is crawling with Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Falling Into the Rift", + "entries": [ + "See the 'After Earthquake' map above for the precise location of the rift, as it opens within the chamber. Creatures in the collapsed area when the rift forms must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a success, the creature avoids the collapse, landing {@condition Prone|PHB} in the nearest available square. On a failure, the creature falls to the bottom floor, where it is immediately surrounded and captured by Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Way Out", + "entries": [ + "The earthquake unseals a balcony (area 30) in the northwest corner of the chamber. Cracks spread across the wall as the balcony collapses into its open position, held up by heavy chains. Sunlight streams through the opening, accompanied by the roar of rushing water from beyond.", + "Surviving adventurers, spotting the opening, shout to others\u2014pointing the way out as they attempt run towards it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending 'Last Stand' & 'Survive' Encounters", + "entries": [ + "If the characters either refuse or are unable to escape, and persist in battling the unending waves of Anubians, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} himself appears to bring the fight to an end. Upon his arrival, the Anubians in the room bow in reverence, while the glowing light of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} around his neck bathes the chamber in a beautiful radiance.", + "Overcome with fury at the death of the Divine Child, the Pharaoh enters combat by casting the spell {@spell Harm|PHB} every turn until the battle is over, capturing those unable to escape." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Ruined Kitchens", + "page": 118, + "entries": [ + "Abandoned stone tables and chairs populate the common area. Apart from some rotten food, there's nothing of note here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Balcony", + "page": 118, + "entries": [ + "The Ankhara was built not only as a fortress to survive the Cataclysm, but as a home and palace for the Pharaoh\u2014until such time that a new capital for the Anubian civilization could rise. Strategically placed beside a magnificent waterfall, this balcony was designed provided a source of beauty for the gnolls who dwelled at the Pyramid.", + "From the start, the balcony is raised and the mechanism to lower it is no longer functional.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Balcony Opens", + "entries": [ + "The balcony falls into its open position during the massive earthquake that occurs in the 'Last Stand' encounter in area 28. Once it lowers, the characters can escape the Pyramid by leaping out the balcony and into the river below. See {@adventure Escaping the Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4|Escaping the Pyramid}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Area Outside", + "entries": [ + "When characters step onto the balcony, they see a vast waterfall to the right, plunging into a river far below. Beyond the waterfall, part of the expedition encampment is visible, by now completely engulfed in flames. Straight ahead lies an endless desert stretching to the horizon, while to the left, the river winds northward toward a fertile basin.", + "The river lies 100 feet below the balcony, rushing into turbulent rapids further downstream." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/After_Earthquake.webp" + }, + "title": "After Earthquake" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} stirs, radiating divine magic that restores the Anubians of the Ankhara. In mere hours, the expedition is decimated\u2014its members either slain or taken captive. And from the Pyramid's deepest chambers, thousands of Anubians pour forth into a world they no longer recognize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captured", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "If the characters surrender or are defeated in combat, they are captured by the Anubian horde. This does not mark the end of their journey\u2014rather, it is one of two possible ways to transition into Chapter 5. In this case, they awaken miles from Kunaten Keep, bound to wooden poles, crucified among hundreds of other captives. For more details on this grim fate, see {@adventure Left for Dead|SandsOfDoom14|5|Left for Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Pyramid", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The characters can use the balcony to escape by climbing down the walls, flying, or jumping into the river below.", + "Fate makes certain that the characters who leap into the river survive the fall, but lose consciousness upon hitting the water. Those who use magic to cushion their descent are swept away by the rapids, striking rocks and succumbing to unconsciousness all the same. By morning, they awaken miles downstream (see {@adventure The River Basin|SandsOfDoom14|5|The River Basin}).", + "Those who escape without entering the river find themselves in a verdant landscape. Though the greenery offers some protection, within a day, scores of gnolls flood the area, hunting for food to sustain their awakening population. To avoid being captured, these characters must abandon the area for the treacherous northern dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harrowing Nightmare", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "Before the characters awaken in the next chapter, they are plagued by a shared nightmare. In their vision, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} kneels in dispair, clutching the lifeless body of the Divine Child as its golden blood drips onto the ground below. The vision is broken by quick flashes of Kirati suffering\u2014tieflings crucified, butchered, houses ablaze, and the chaos of war consuming the streets of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPC Developments", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The following outlines the outcomes of the NPCs the characters meet within the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Delver Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Aside from {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} and {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne} (detailed ahead), none of the survivors in area 28 are expected to survive this chapter. Those captured and crucified perish from the ordeal, while those who escape through the balcony either die from the high fall or drown in the river rapids." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell}'s role in the adventure concludes with this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} escape with the group and survive the events of Chapter 5, he opts to stay in Al'Kirat for the foreseeable future. Leveraging his connections with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, he persuades the Sultana to award both himself and the characters 500 Gold Pieces each, acknowledging their efforts in revealing critical details about the Pyramid and Kunaten's fall. {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} uses his reward to take a well-deserved rest. He later joins the army to protect the city during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capture", + "entries": [ + "If captured by the gnolls, {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} is crucified alongside any other captured characters. As he hangs bound to the cross, awaiting his end, he offers an apology to those he may have offended with his prejudice. \"{@i It seems in death, we are all equal,}\" {@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14|Mantell} utters, his voice fading as the agony becomes too great. He perishes soon after." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Melodyne & Narian", + "entries": [ + "Even with magical healing and the spear removed, the damage done to {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}'s internal organs is dire. She requires at least a month of bed rest before she can fully recover, and every day that she spends traveling or adventuring before she recovers earns her a point of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}. These points of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} cannot be removed by any means other than resting the appropriate amount of time to recover from her internal wounds, or through a {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB} spell. This means that she is likely to die if forced to travel through the Wasteland in the next chapter.", + "If the characters manage to save her in this chapter but have no way to deal with her internal damage, then at a moment of your choice within the next chapter she will ask the characters to leave her behind\u2014not wanting to slow them down get them killed. She then gives the characters her compass as described under 'Melodyne' in area 24.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Narian", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom14} learns of his wife's death, he is overcome with grief. Having no use for his Adventuring Gear in his condition, he bequeaths the party his {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}, {@item +1 Pike|DMG}, and {@item +1 Studded Leather|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing Narian", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Narian|SandsOfDoom14} is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it, similar to how healing magic cannot cure or reverse aging. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a Diabolical Contract, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014one of the fabled treasures of the {@table Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury})\u2014can rid him of this affliction.", + "If cured, he becomes a loyal and invaluable ally to the characters, standing with them in the Siege of Al'Kirat and using the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|MM} in battle." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Great Awakening", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} unleashes waves of divine magic that ripple across the land for hundreds of miles, with the Pyramid at its center. {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} absorb and extend this energy even further, spreading it in all directions. In a matter of days, properly entombed Anubians, barring those succumbed to undeath, are restored just as those at the Pyramid were.", + "Many of these resurrected Anubians set out on long pilgrimages from their ruined cities to the Ankhara, while others, provided they are capable of sustaining themselves, remain behind to rebuild their ancient homes.", + "Throughout the adventure, at your discretion, the characters could come across groups of Anubian pilgrims traveling through the Wasteland toward the Ankhara. Unaware of the conflicts raging in the region, these pilgrims are peaceful and play no direct role in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How it Looked", + "entries": [ + "The powerful surge of divine magic occurred while the characters were inside the Pyramid. To those outside and across the Wasteland, it appeared as a radiant nova of golden light emanating from the tip of the Pyramid, spreading outward in every direction. The spectacle continued for almost 10 minutes before fading away." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "Though diminished to a fraction of its former size, the Great Awakening will revive nearly 100,000 soldiers of the Empire's once-mighty army. These troops will journey to the Pyramid from all corners of the continent. Nearly 50,000 soldiers will advance on O'grila, revered as sacred land that must be liberated. Meanwhile, a smaller force of approximately 10,000 will set its sights on Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire Developments", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "The Anubians establish the Ankhara as the capital of their newly revived empire. The structure contains bountiful treasure for trade, blueprints for engineering marvels, potent magical artifacts, and the brilliant minds of ancient gnoll scholars to harness them. With these assets, and thousands of soldiers at their command, they embark on the task of restoring their ancient legacy.", + "Rapid construction begins in the surrounding region, including walls, barracks, siege engines, stables, and other facilities essential for the rapid expansion they anticipate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila", + "entries": [ + "O'grila faces the full force of the Anubian onslaught, bringing the kingdom to its knees in just two weeks. Several {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14|High Priests} lead a savage march of conquest across the mesa, toppling city after city until the kingdom splinters. Some factions are wiped out, others surrender to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s rule, and a few continue their resistance until long after the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. Those who submit to the Empire are conscripted into the Anubian war machine, many even serving as infantry during the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "The unfolding events in O'grila fall beyond the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Following the destruction of their encampment, the surviving members of the expedition are driven into a frantic retreat. Anubians relentlessly pursue them all the way to Kunaten Keep, where the settlement falls under siege and is ultimately destroyed. The surviving inhabitants are crucified. For more information, see '{@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|5|Kunaten Keep}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Consumed by rage over the death of the Divine Child, Ammu directs his wrath toward the Kirati. Over the following weeks, he devotes himself to personally orchestrating the destruction of Al'Kirat and the enslavement of its people.", + "In the coming weeks, thousands of Anubians will converge on the recently conquered Kunaten Keep in order to set up camps and prepare for war. Once their preparations are complete, they will march westward toward Al'Kirat.", + "For specific details on the timing of their march, see '{@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SandsOfDoom14|5|Keeping Track of Time}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Onyxian Jar", + "page": 119, + "entries": [ + "If the characters attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} in area 13 and managed to escape with it, they now hold a powerful weapon they can use against the Anubians. However, any Anubians who spot the relic in their possession will stop at nothing to kill them and return the artifact back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + "If the relic's wielder is captured by the Anubians while still in the Pyramid, the characters will permanently lose control of it. The relic will then be returned to {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, who is resurrected shortly after the events of this chapter if she was slain by the party. Either way, the characters might encounter {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} again in '{@adventure Return to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten Keep}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of God", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will hold a special enmity towards the character attuned to the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} and will go to great lengths to kill them, viewing them as the murderer of his child." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter4/Lord_Ammu_Divine_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden blood drips from the Divine Child, and Ammu mourns" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid", + "page": 121, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Thousands of Anubian soldiers poured forth from the Pyramid. While most advanced towards O'grila, several warbands split off to reach Kunaten Keep\u2014a Kirati fortress whose location {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} tortured out of his captives. Viewing it as the invaders' only stronghold in this land, he makes it a top priority to capture.", + "The attack takes Kunaten Keep by surprise, and the settlement is swiftly overrun. Though the fort holds out for nearly an hour, it too eventually falls. Those who survive the assault are crucified, serving as a dark warning to any who might defy the Anubian Empire.", + "The only ones spared this grim fate are {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, whose basic knowledge of the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14| Anubian language} makes him useful to the gnolls, and those lucky enough to board the Skylark in time. Unfortunately, the vessel is shot by crossbows as it escapes and sustains heavy damage. Several miles away, the vessel is forced to make a rough landing deep into the Wasteland. There, the survivors will be forced to struggle to survive in the harsh environment.", + "The massacre at Kunaten Keep will stand as one of the bloodiest and most horrifying events in Kirat's history, one the characters will be forced to witness firsthand.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 121, + "entries": [ + "As the characters emerge from the Great Pyramid, their instincts will guide them back to the comforts of civilization. Unbeknownst to them, Kunaten Keep is in the process of being overtaken by a large force of Anubians, and by the time the characters make it there, the keep would have long since fallen. With Kunaten no longer a sanctuary, the characters are thrust into a perilous journey across the vast, unforgiving dunes. Struggling with dwindling resources and the constant threat of monstrous encounters, they must traverse this hostile land to find their way back to safety.", + "This chapter assumes two potential outcomes from {@adventure Chapter 4: The Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4}. Either the characters escaped by leaping from the balcony into the turbulent river below, or they were defeated and captured by the gnolls. If they took the leap, they begin this chapter by awakening at a river basin 10 miles north of the Pyramid, as detailed in 'River Basin.' If they were captured, they start this chapter crucified 1 mile from Kunaten Keep, described in 'Left for Dead.' If the party was split, with some escaping and others captured, you must run both sections separately.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Unless otherwise noted, the statistics for all Anubians can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. The exception is {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls}, which can be found in the Monster Manual." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time Keeping", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "Starting at the end of this chapter, you'll need to keep track of the passage of time in {@i Sands of Doom}. Certain events will unfold after specific intervals, including the final chapter (The Siege of Al'Kirat), which takes place {@b 60 days} after the end of this chapter. For more information, refer to {@adventure Keeping Track of Time|SandsOfDoom14|5|Keeping Track of Time} at the end of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling the Wasteland", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "Before running this chapter, make sure you familiarize yourself with {@adventure The Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Wasteland} section in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom14|2}. You can find information there regarding the ecology of the dunes and the special rules at play for those who travel in these foul sands. It is also recommended to read {@adventure Wasteland Locations|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Locations}, which provides an overview of the many locations found within the Wasteland.", + "The party will receive the benefits of a Long Rest at the beginning of this chapter. However, note that they won't be able to take another Long Rest unless they do so within an Oasis. It's advised to make sure players understand the impact the Wasteland has on their abilities so they can manage their resources wisely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreaming Guidance", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "The time is nearly at hand for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} to meet the characters in person and decide if they have a place in the future she has labored to create. To make this possible, she knows she must first ensure they survive the journey to her lair.", + "If the characters appear lost or uncertain about where to go, the sphinx chooses one of them at random and communicates with them through the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell. Through the dream, she guides the character in the right direction. If the party is separated, she helps reunite them. For instance, if she directs a character in the River Basin to find their crucified companions in Kunaten Keep, the character hears a soft female voice repeating, \"{@i Save them. You must save them,}\" while showing a vision of Kunaten Keep in the distance and the suffering face of their ally.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s first priority is guiding them to Kunaten Keep, where they can rescue {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} and witness the destruction wrought by the Anubians. From there, she directs them toward the wreckage of the Skylark, then finally to her lair in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Worg_of_the_Wasteland.webp" + }, + "title": "Worg of the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed for characters of 4th level, with the expectation that they will reach 5th level at the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} in the Temple of Time, they level up upon leaving the temple. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Saving {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 300 XP}", + "Surviving each day (up to six days): {@b 100 XP}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 300 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "River Basin (Oasis)", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "The 100-foot leap from the balcony of the Pyramid and into the river below is very dangerous. However, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has woven a future where the characters survive the fall.", + "Most characters will likely be reduced to 0 Hit Points from the fall alone, and if not, the treacherous rapids are bound to do the rest. Rather than calculating fall damage or rolling checks and Saving Throws, assume that any character who jumps loses consciousness, either from the impact of the fall or the rocks on the rapids, and wakes up the following day on a sandy shore about 10 miles downstream.", + "All characters who jumped will find themselves within a few hundred feet of each other, and each will have gained the benefits of a Long Rest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "This area functions as an Oasis, allowing characters to avoid the detrimental effects of the Wasteland. See {@adventure Oasis|SandsOfDoom14|2|Oasis}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Angry Crocodiles", + "page": 122, + "entries": [ + "The characters awaken sore, hungry, and with their faces covered in sand. Unfortunately for them, their possessions are strewn haphazardly across the nearby beach, having washed ashore alongside them. To compound on their misfortune, they rouse to the sight of ibis birds opening their travel bags and feasting on their rations. And, as if fate had a cruel sense of humor, the characters inadvertently washed near a nest full of crocodile eggs by the riverbank.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters can orient themselves, the squawking ibis take to the skies, driven away by the loud grunts of agitated {@creature Crocodile|MM|Crocodiles}, which quickly rush towards the characters. The number of {@creature Crocodile|MM|Crocodiles} is equal to the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The character's weapons are scattered along the river basin. At the beginning of the encounter, have each player roll an unmodified {@dice d20}, with the result determining how far their weapon is located. The item is a number of feet away equal to twice the number rolled, located in a random direction close to the river's edge.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each crocodile can be skinned with 1 hour of work and a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. On a success, the crocodile yields a hide worth 10 Gold Pieces; worth half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + "After the {@creature Crocodile|MM|Crocodiles} are defeated or scared away, the characters can recover their scattered belongings within an hour's search around the vicinity. Any water-sensitive items are likely now ruined, and the ibis birds have long since taken to the skies having consumed some of their rations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Missing Food", + "entries": [ + "Assume the characters lose at least half of their rations, with some swept away by the river and others eaten by wild animals." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c51" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/River_Basin_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "River Basin (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c51" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing for the Journey", + "page": 123, + "entries": [ + "Before they leave, players might think to prepare for the journey ahead. The river basin offers the essentials they'll need before embarking into the dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly {@b 2 days} from their present position. Any character local to Kirat who knows how to guide themselves in the dunes can guide the group there without the need of a check. This is helped by the fact that the journey is ladened with crucifixes, many of which hold corpses purposefully pointing in the direction of Kunaten Keep (see {@adventure Journey to Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep} ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "The river offers an unlimited supply of fresh water. However, each character needs {@b 2 gallons per day} to avoid {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14} while traveling in the harsh heat of the dunes. Since waterskins simply cannot hold enough, the group will have to find a way to transport a greater volume of water to ensure their survival." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The basin offers several food sources: the fallen crocodiles, fishes in the river, and plentiful berries found in the bushes nearby. However, any meat the characters butcher will spoil by the end of the day. There's plenty to hunt here and out in the Wasteland, but such food will only serve to satisfy the characters for that day, before it rots. As such, provided they are able to hunt, the player's focus should be on water and how to carry it across the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crafting a Water Container", + "entries": [ + "Constructing a makeshift container for water requires a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and 2 hours of work utilizing the wood and other materials in the area. On a roll of 10 or lower, the container is deemed 'brittle.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Standard Container", + "entries": [ + "A standard 20-gallon container, such as a barrel, weighs 200 pounds when filled and provides enough water to sustain a group of five for two days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holding a Container", + "entries": [ + "If the creature designated to carry the container is attacked or fails a Saving Throw, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw (their choice). If the container is brittle, the Saving Throw is made with Disadvantage. On a failure, the container breaks, and the water spills onto the sands." + ] + }, + "{@note Characters can hunt for food by killing the monsters they meet while in the Wasteland. Water, on the other hand, can only be obtained in an Oasis. Make sure players understand the importance of water.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Journey to Kunaten Keep", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is roughly 30 miles away, meaning it will take the characters about 2 days to reach it if they travel at a fast pace. For assistance on how to describe the Wasteland and what kind of encounters would be appropriate for the characters to face, see {@adventure Journey Onto Death|SandsOfDoom14|5|A Journey Onto Death} further ahead in the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Victims", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians have taken Kunaten Keep, leaving death and suffering in their wake. While traveling toward the settlement, the characters come across their first crucified victim\u2014a tiefling woman nailed to a tall, barren tree, positioned miles away from the town. Her arm has been deliberately arranged to point north, in the direction of Kunaten Keep.", + "As the party nears the settlement, they find more bodies similarly arranged to point towards Kunaten Keep. The characters recognize them as either citizens of the town or fellow adventurers who had accompanied them to the Pyramid.", + "The crucified victims are all dead. However, at your discretion, you may choose to have some cling to life. Such a victim may die shortly after speaking with the characters, or, if strong enough, could be taken down and healed. In the latter case, assume the survivor suffers from three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} and is severely dehydrated and malnourished." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Left For Dead", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + "During the long centuries of Anubian slumber in the Great Pyramid, the wards protecting the tomb gradually weakened. As they failed, cursed sands from the Wasteland drifted through the cracks, giving the Will of the Sands a subtle but growing influence over the gnolls. Now, with a hold on the Pharaoh (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), it exploits his deepest fears and insecurities, driving him to revive the brutal tactics of their dark past\u2014strategies unseen since the gnolls served their demonic overlords, long before the Aru's light.", + "By order of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the Anubians have chosen to impale and crucify those they have captured. Crucified victims can now be found everywhere within Kunaten Keep, around its immediate surroundings, and scattered for miles beyond the settlement. This fate also awaits any player characters who were captured at the end of Chapter 4.", + "Player characters who died at the Pyramid are resurrected by Ammu's {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} before being brought here to be crucified.", + "Crucifixion is a slow, torturous death. Victims linger for days, suffering in agony before they finally perish, usually due to exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14}, animal attacks, or as target practice for a bored Anubian soldier.", + "The bodies of those who fell in the battle at Kunaten Keep are gathered and burned in enormous pyres, which are found spread across the area surrounding the settlement.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crucified Players", + "page": 124, + "entries": [ + "Captured characters awaken to the agony of being nailed to a cross. Once the cross is hoisted and planted into the sandy floor, they're left to suffer under the blazing sun, surrounded by the mournful cries of hundreds of others sharing their plight. The gnolls then depart back to conquered Kunaten Keep, leaving their victims to slowly perish.", + "The characters are crucified about {@b 1 mile} away from Kunaten Keep and are surrounded by several other victims. A large pyre nearby where several cadavers are being burned grants the characters and those in the area a modicum of warmth in the night, at the cost of the foul smell of burned flesh that pervades the area. This is a strategy designed to further torment the victims while also prolonging their suffering.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Can't Move", + "entries": [ + "While crucified, creatures are considered both {@condition Restrained|PHB} and {@condition Incapacitated|PHB}. This means that the characters can do nothing but simply endure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Belongings", + "entries": [ + "All of the characters' belongings and equipment have been taken, and they are left with nothing but the tattered remains of their clothes. As they are, there is no chance of reclaiming their stolen items even if they knew where they were being stored (inside Kunaten Keep).", + "If one of the crucified characters carried an item important to them or their backstory, or the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, they will soon have a chance to retrieve it by ambushing a group of Anubians escorting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} to the Pyramid (see {@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper} further ahead)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Three Painful Days", + "entries": [ + "The characters will be crucified for a total of 3 days. Each day that passes, victims around them perish one by one. While at first the sounds of agony and the moans of pain can be heard all throughout the area, by the second day they are nearly quieted, and by the third day they have all but vanished\u2014leaving only grim silence. The characters survive until the third day, when they are rescued mere hours from death (see {@adventure An Unlikely Alliance|SandsOfDoom14|5|An Unlikely Alliance})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters begin this chapter having obtained the benefit of a Long Rest, which they would have gained while they were held prisoner and unconscious within the Pyramid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exhaustion", + "entries": [ + "Each day that passes while crucified, the characters accrue a level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, the result of both pain and hunger. Additionally, the characters become {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14|Dehydrated} at the end of the first day, forcing them to accrue an additional three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} as a result. Two of these three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} are removed as soon as the characters drink two gallons of water.", + "Because the characters are saved near the end of the third day, they are left with 5 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}. However, they will soon receive enough water to hydrate them, so they will be left with three levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Sad Farewell", + "page": 125, + "entries": [ + "The Anubians crucify their foes in parallel lines, forming a corridor between them. The characters find themselves affixed in this morbid way, closely positioned so each one is either directly opposite or adjacent to another.", + "Crucified among them is an NPC of your choice, one who was captured from either Kunaten Keep or the Great Pyramid. Preferably, this should be an NPC which resonated deeply with the players. Seize this moment to accentuate the grim reality the characters face, and to further paint the gnolls and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} as villains to be defeated.", + "This chosen NPC, though wracked with deadly injuries, musters the strength for one final conversation with the characters. Allow this dialogue to play out as long as it feels right. By the time the characters wake up the next morning, the NPC has tragically died.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Alternative to Crucifixion", + "entries": [ + "If crucifixions carry too much symbolic or religious meaning for those at your table, consider using the 'Sand Burial' punishment described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Burial", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians dig deep, narrow holes in the sand to entomb their victims, burying them up to their necks and leaving only their heads above the surface. Abandoned to a slow death, these unfortunate souls die from exposure, {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14}, or are devoured headfirst by wild animals. Rows upon rows of buried victims stretch across the sands, a twisted garden of cries that fade one by one with each passing day, until only silence remains." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Unlikely Alliance", + "page": 125, + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds only if the crucified characters are not rescued by any party members who began the chapter in the river basin, or if all characters were captured. If so, the event takes place on the third day of their crucifixion, just before sundown.", + "By now, nearly all the captives have perished, leaving only the characters and a few rare, scattered survivors alive. When all hope seems lost, and doom is guaranteed, a black dragon suddenly lands nearby. Read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Soon, you no longer feel the hot scorching sun bearing down upon you, or the wind coarse with sand flaying your festering open wounds. Sound grows distant, and your vision begins to blur. It feels as though the quiet, calm stillness of death is about to claim you. But then, a piercing scream jolts you awake. With the last vestige of strength you have left, you turn towards the sound. A large black beast sinks its fangs into a crucified victim's neck as he screams. Blood spills out, which the beast drinks eagerly. Before long, the victim's body is drained to a husk, and the creature moves on, avoiding the dead in search of another living victim. One after another, the beast claims the blood of survivors, as rare as they are, until it gets to you." + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), whom the characters met throughout Chapter 3. As a {@creature Vampire Spawn|MM}, she sustains herself on blood and has been feeding on the crucified survivors nearby. In her mind, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} believes it would be a waste not to satisfy her needs on these victims who are bound to die all the same.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} recognizes the characters and is taken aback to see them among the crucified victims. Eager to understand what occurred at the Pyramid and its possible ties to the Coiled Whisper, as well as to learn of the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will seek to converse with the characters and propose a deal of mutual benefit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Offer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} sees her encounter with the characters as a stroke of luck. She proposes a deal: if they share their knowledge of what they saw inside the Pyramid, as well as the fate of the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}, she will free them from the crucifixion and tend to their injuries. If they agree, she carefully helps them down and offers them food and drink from a large bag she keeps hidden within her torn chest cavity. The meal consists of slain rust monsters she collected for study, and the drink of several gallons of chunky hyena milk, which she has been feeding to the creatures she keeps in her lair.", + "Even if the characters have little useful information to offer, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will still honor the bargain. She is especially interested in any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} they might have found within the Pyramid, as well as details on {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the Ankh dangling upon his neck. Once she has gathered all the information she can, she deems their debt settled.", + "Before they part, she informs the characters about the fall of Kunaten Keep. Though she wasn't present during its fall, she has spent the last two days observing the gnolls from a distance. She advises the characters to visit a small Oasis on the outskirts of the settlement to gather water, which they will need to survive out in the dunes. She cautions them against getting too close to the settlement itself, however, as the area is overrun with Anubians.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep lies {@b 1 mile} from the location where the characters were crucified, a distance they can cover in {@b 30 minutes} at a fast pace." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] \u2014 Malicia's Second Offer", + "entries": [ + "Tally the points the characters have accumulated on the Path of [Erudition]. If they have {@b 3 points} or more, fate causes them to leave a lasting impression on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, who then proposes a second trade.", + "By now, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} knows that the characters hear the Coiled Whisper in their dreams; if they haven't told her, she uncovers this through the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} reveals she is hunting the voice behind the Coiled Whisper, whom she believes may be playing a role in events throughout Kirat. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is convinced that the Coiled Whisper orchestrated the character's miraculous survival and sees it as evidence that they hold some significance to her plans.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} encourages the characters to continue following the voice in their dreams, in hopes to better understand her identity, intentions, and goals. She then invites them to her lair on the salt flats, a few days east of Kunaten Keep, where they can share what they have learned.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If they agree to her offer, she gives them two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG|Potions of Greater Healing} and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|DMG} now, with the promise of further aid upon their arrival at her lair." + ] + }, + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} gives the characters directions to her lair (see {@adventure Malicia's Lair|SandsOfDoom14|6|Malicia's Lair}), but urges them to prioritize following the Coiled Whisper's instructions whenever possible. She wishes them good luck before taking flight and departing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Sergeant" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep", + "page": 126, + "entries": [ + "By the time the player characters were being dragged unconscious out of the Pyramid, or swept away by the swift currents of the river, a massive Anubian army was already marching towards Kunaten. When the characters finally arrive at the keep, they will find it destroyed and occupied by the gnolls. This should prove terrifying, as Kunaten is known to be the sole outpost within a vast expanse of treacherous dunes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Town Destroyed", + "page": 126, + "entries": [ + "Kunaten Keep is in ruins. When the party first arrives in the area to witness its horrors, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Everywhere you look, crucified bodies line the path in a grim procession, all leading to a single destination. Then, you see the full horror: towering piles of burned bodies, rows of impaled corpses, and shattered weapons, bolts, and debris strewn across the ruins of a destroyed encampment. Rising behind it all is Kunaten Keep, its gates smashed, its buildings reduced to embers, and its heart\u2014the keep at the top of the bluff\u2014claimed by the Anubians. Dozens of gnolls roam the distant streets, while smaller patrols comb the ruined camp outside for anything of value." + ] + }, + "Entering into Kunaten Keep would be suicide. There are hundreds of Anubians currently inside of the settlement and a few dozen more patrolling the perimeter for anything to salvage. Those outside rummage through the burnt tents and corpses for supplies or treasure.", + "The outer perimeter of the settlement is littered with broken tents and decaying shelters. Characters can avoid the patrolling gnolls by hiding amongst the remnants. There is no need to make any checks, unless they delay too long or make loud noises; in which case a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check is required to avoid drawing their attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Inside", + "entries": [ + "Assume the gnolls within the walls of Kunaten Keep are trained military forces, consisting of any combination of {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen}, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Magi}, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Clerics}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Scouts}, {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Rogues}, and {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14|Sergeants}. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. With more than 100 soldiers occupying the settlement, the characters have no chance of confronting them directly in their current state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians Outside", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls outside looking for salvage are mostly {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} and {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts}. They always travel in groups of 3 to 5." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Survivors", + "entries": [ + "There are no survivors for the characters to find within or around the town (with one exception, refer to '{@adventure Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|5|Rumbold Tomekeeper}' ahead). Those found here were among the first to be crucified and are unlikely to have survived this long." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenging for Loot", + "page": 127, + "entries": [ + "Characters left without their equipment, such as those who were crucified, may wish to scavenge the corpses and the ruins of the encampment for gear and supplies.", + "The party has 1 hour to scavenge for loot before Anubian patrols arrive. If they stay beyond this time, they must make a {@dc 11} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to remain undetected. On a failure, they are spotted and attacked (see 'Patrols' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scavenged Items", + "entries": [ + "The characters find the following by scavenging the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Club|PHB|Clubs}, two {@item Dagger|PHB|Daggers}, two {@item Spear|PHB|Spears}, a {@item Glaive|PHB}, a {@item Handaxe|PHB}, a {@item Light Crossbow|PHB} with 13 {@item Bolt|PHB|Bolts}, a {@item Net|PHB}, and five {@item Javelin|PHB|Javelins}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor", + "entries": [ + "One set of {@item Ring Mail|PHB}, two {@item Chain Shirt|PHB|Chain Shirts}, and one {@item Leather Armor|PHB}. Additionally, they can scavenge as many {@item Padded Armor|PHB} and {@item Hide Armor|PHB} as they need from the torn rags found in the area. They can also fashion as many {@item Shield|PHB|Shields} as needed from the materials scattered around." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Items", + "entries": [ + "Two {@item Tent|PHB|Tents}, two barrels (useful for carrying water), a {@item Holy Symbol|PHB|Holy Symbol of Asmodeus}, a {@item Backpack|PHB}, a 20-foot {@item Silk Rope (50 feet)|PHB|Silk Rope}, a {@item Blanket|PHB|Heavy Blanket}, a {@item Flute|PHB}, a {@item Hammer|PHB}, a {@item Manacles|PHB|Set of Manacles}, a {@item Book|PHB|Blank Book}, a shovel, a Bar of Soap, a {@item Bell|PHB}, and ten {@item Torch|PHB|Torches}." + ] + }, + "They also find a broken arcane focus\u2014a rod that can be repaired by using the handle of two weapons as a replacement, making the weapons unusable in the process, and dedicating 8 hours of work to the task. Once repaired, the rod is revealed to be a {@item +1 Rod of the Pact Keeper|DMG}. The wand grants the wielder the ability to cast the spell {@spell Shatter|PHB} twice, regaining all uses at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Patrols", + "entries": [ + "Characters spotted by the patrols are attacked by a number of {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} equal to the number of characters present. The gnolls flee if half of their group is killed, yipping and cackling as they retreat, loud enough to draw the attention of more patrols. If the characters do not leave the area within 10 minutes, another patrol arrives with an equal number of gnolls.", + "Each gnoll carries a {@item Spear|PHB}, ragged vestments that function as {@item Leather Armor|PHB}, one unit of Traveling Supplies, and {@dice 2d6} Gold Pieces stolen from the settlement.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Hyenas & Gnolls", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas are instinctively drawn to the gnolls due to an ancient pact made with demons\u2014a kinship the gnolls later rejected after embracing the Aru's light. Although the gnolls now despise the hyenas, the beasts remain unnaturally loyal and will fight to the death for them. The giant hyenas of the Wasteland are twisted, demonic mutations of their once-loyal counterparts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis at Kunaten", + "page": 127, + "entries": [ + "The Kirati worked hard to settle Kunaten Keep, drawn by the abundance of water springs in the area. There are springs both within the settlement and in the surrounding lands. As the characters have prior experience with the settlement, they should be able to find one without too much hassle.", + "Each water spring near Kunaten Keep has a small pool of fresh, drinkable water, encircled by grass and palm trees bearing dates and peaches.", + "Drinking from the spring can fulfill the characters' water needs for the day, but they'll need a way to transport water if they plan to endure a long trek through the dunes. They may try salvaging buckets or barrels from the area (see {@adventure Scavenging for Loot|SandsOfDoom14|5|Scavenging for Loot}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Since the gnolls are more focused on scavenging the dead and pillaging Kunaten Keep, they pay little attention to the water springs in the area. This gives the characters a brief opportunity to rest here. If they desperately need it, you may allow them to take a s ngle Long Rest at the springs; afterward, the area grows increasingly dangerous, as patrols begin sweeping the region, forcing the characters to move on.", + "Should the characters stay too long and attract the attention of patrols, you can use the encounter 'Patrols' to run the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Saving Grace - Squirp is Alive", + "entries": [ + "If your players are struggling managing their supplies, or if you sense that the gritty survival tone of this chapter may not suit them, consider using this event to provide them with some help.", + "About 300 feet away, while they rest at the Oasis, the party spots 'Squirp,' Mog the giant's cherished pet camel. Squirp fled into the dunes amidst the chaos of the attack and has now returned, driven by instinct and a desire to find the giant. Sadly, {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} lies dead within Kunaten Keep. However, the characters could still lead Squirp away to safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Calming Squirp", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Camel|MM} is anxious and easily startled. To get her to cooperate, the characters will need to calm her down first. An offering of water and fresh grass, combined with a {@dc 11} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, will do the trick. The check automatically succeeds if a character says \"She's so cute, Squirp\" within her presence, as this phrase has become a comforting mantra for the camel. Additionally, if a character assisted {@creature Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14|Mog} against the bullies during Chapter 4, Squirp will instinctively recognize them as friendly and approach them on her own.", + "The characters can scavenge for a barrel that holds up to 40 gallons of water in the settlement, which the camel can carry throughout the journey. This much water will last a group of 4 creatures about 5 days. The camel can survive without food or water for at least two weeks, so the characters don't need to worry about her." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "page": 128, + "entries": [ + "Before the characters are ready to leave the area around Kunaten Keep for good, they spot a group of gnolls guiding a portly tiefling at the point of their spears. This is none other than {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, whom they saved in Chapter 3.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} managed to stay alive due to his limited understanding of Anubian, which allowed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his sergeants to interrogate him on the region's current geography and political borders, which he revealed under threat of death\u2014a fact he is deeply ashamed of. With his usefulness nearly spent, he is to be transferred to a compound the Anubians are constructing near the Pyramid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Noble|MM}, but has Expertise in {@skill History} checks (+7) and Advantage on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is unarmed and has no armor." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Road of Crucifixions", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Road of Crucifixions' battlemap. The gnolls are transporting {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} along a macabre pathway flanked by rows of crucified victims, all while heading south towards the Pyramid. The group consists of two {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} and an {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14}, as well as five {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} trailing them about 20 feet behind. One gnoll hauls a heavy sled carrying an assortment of rope-tied containers and loose items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The sled holds a variety of trinkets, curios, and valuables either looted from Kunaten Keep or taken from its victims, worth about 500 Gold Pieces in total and weighing approximately 100 pounds (5 Gold Pieces per pound). Most of these items are of Anubian origin. Among the trinkets, the characters find a {@item Necklace of Adaptation|DMG} and a {@item +1 Javelin|DMG}.", + "Each gnoll carries one unit of Traveling Supplies, as well as {@dice 2d6} Gold Pieces pilfered from the settlement." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Stolen Items", + "entries": [ + "If needed, you can load the sled with any item stolen by the Anubians from a crucified character, particularly plot or backstory relevant items such as the {@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} guides fate such that the characters are able to obtain what they need." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Should the characters fail to save {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} and he is taken to the Pyramid, his fate will be sealed; he will be imprisoned and eventually executed, with no hope of rescue. His absence will resonate throughout Al'Kirat, depriving the city of one of the few NPCs knowledgeable enough in Anubian society to provide valuable insights into the gnolls.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is currently in shock after seeing many of his friends die. If given the chance to speak about the experience, he finds comfort in detailing the horrors he witnessed as a way to cope with his sadness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does Rumbold Know?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} experienced the attack firsthand and survived. As such, there is no one better suited to recount the events of the assault. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} knows all the information detailed at the introduction to this chapter.", + "Further, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} makes these additional observations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark managed to take off before the gnolls could reach it. Crossbow shots likely damaged the balloon, as it was visibly losing altitude before it vanished west into the horizon. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} observed that a hunting pack was sent the following day to search for a potential wreck, but the scouts have not yet returned\u2014that was two days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Living Undead", + "entries": [ + "Though they appear undead, Anubians behaved as if they were alive: they bled, ate, breathed, scratched their itches, and even sneezed. Some appeared to examine their own decaying bodies, as if confused about their existence. The magic affecting them seems to simulate or impart a strange semblance of life. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} observed that some gnolls could consume food and water despite having torn-open stomachs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Do Not Enter Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "Any attempt to infiltrate Kunaten Keep would be in vain, as everyone inside its walls has already perished; {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} was the last remaining survivor. The gnolls are deeply entrenched inside and number in the hundreds." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c52" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Road_of_Crucifixions_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Road of Crucifixions (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c52" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Journey Onto Death", + "page": 129, + "entries": [ + "With Kunaten Keep reduced to ruins and the gnolls growing in number, the characters have no choice but to brave the vast Wasteland of Kirat. Along the way, they'll need to scavenge for food and gather kindling for their fires, all while evading the deadly predators that stalk the barren landscape.", + "This section offers guidance on how to manage the journey. It includes hunting tables, simplified foraging rules, rules for making fires with limited supplies, and a variety of encounters and events that the characters may face during their trek.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where to go?", + "page": 129, + "entries": [ + "With nowhere else to go, the characters will likely choose to travel west, toward the city of Al'Kirat. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s dreams and {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold}'s incessant rambling will also point them in that direction. However, no matter which direction they choose, they are destined to meet {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} and the remaining survivors of the Skylark, which crashed a few days' walk from Kunaten Keep.", + "Whether the party stumbles upon the survivors of the Skylark, or the survivors find them instead, will depend on how well the characters manage their {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} levels during the three-day journey. This meeting triggers in one of two ways: at the end of their third day of travel from Kunaten Keep, or when it's clear the party can no longer move forward. Whichever the case, refer to {@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Fall of the Skylark} later in this chapter for the fated encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Go West", + "entries": [ + "The story of {@i Sands of Doom} takes place west of Kunaten Keep, so the aim is to push the characters in that direction. Listed below are several reasons the characters may want to avoid heading in other directions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "To the north are the Fanged Mountains, a sprawling range famous for the salt pillars that fill its valleys. {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Fanged Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) make their homes there and are notoriously territorial. There are no known settlements in the region, and climbing the steep cliffs would take weeks at best." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "East", + "entries": [ + "To the east of Kunaten Keep lie the Sands of No Return, an uncharted and unmapped section of the Wasteland. The dunes are believed to stretch further for hundreds of miles, spanning eastward and northward, covering an area nearly three times the size of Kirat.", + "Nomadic bands of ferocious {@creature Centaur|MM|Centaurs} roam the vast desert, occasionally forming hordes large enough to sack and plunder cities in O'grila. Their ongoing skirmishes with the orcs keep them on alert, patrolling their lands and killing any trespassers without mercy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has sent tens of thousands of gnoll soldiers surging across the orcish mesa, eager to reclaim their ancient lands. By now, they have already begun their march on O'grila, sacking the towns on its fringes. Traveling through the mesa will inevitably draw the attention of warring orcs and Anubians, who are quick to kill or capture anything they encounter. The characters may acquire this information from {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}, a captured gnoll, or a dream imparted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Wasteland_Monstrosity.webp" + }, + "title": "A monstrosity of the Wasteland" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying Alive", + "page": 129, + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland is known for swallowing up poorly prepared caravans. Attempting to cross it with limited supplies, scarce water, and damaged equipment is practically suicide. The characters have a harsh journey ahead, and they'll need every resource at their disposal to survive. Potentially having to burn their own belongings to keep campfires going will soon be the least of their worries.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Handling Gritty Survival", + "entries": [ + "The difficulty and length of this chapter can be adjusted to suit the preferences of your players. Some players love gritty survival mechanics, like hunting for food or finding ways to stave off hypothermia. Others may prefer a more heroic focus, where the priority is slaying monsters over managing hunger. As the GM, your job is to understand the experience your players want and gauge the level of grittiness they will most find enjoyable.", + "Keep in mind that characters will not be able to gain the benefits of a Long Rest for this portion of the chapter. As such, it's wise to challenge them with Easy difficulty encounters and low damage hazards. By slowly wearing down their Hit Points with simpler challenges, you can better track their resources and build stronger tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting for Food", + "entries": [ + "Thankfully, food is plentiful in the Wasteland, provided the characters aren't too picky or too weak to hunt for it. The land teems with giant insects, monsters, and animal herds\u2014 each dangerous in their own way. Securing food on the first day might not be as difficult, but as the days drag on, the effort will eventually wear them down.", + "Searching for food takes {@b 1 hour}, during which the characters cannot travel. This involves tracking, setting traps, and exploring every nook and cranny in the area. The character searching for food must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The check is made with Advantage if another character accompanies them on the search. The outcome depends on the result of the check, as outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good Hunt", + "entries": [ + "A roll of 14 or higher results in the characters finding a proper beast to hunt. To see what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom14} table. Though the meat is stringy and tough, it is nutritious and filling." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Poor Hunt", + "entries": [ + "Rolls of 13 or lower result in the characters finding unpleasant food. To determine what they find, roll a {@dice d6} on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom14} table. The meat is either unpalatable or mildly toxic, possibly causing sickness, nausea, or diarrhea. Any creature that eats it must make a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw or suffer the {@condition Poisoned|PHB} condition until they eat a proper meal." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaction Roll", + "entries": [ + "Each time you roll on the {@table Poor Hunt|SandsOfDoom14} or {@table Good Hunt|SandsOfDoom14} table, roll a second {@dice d6} as well. On a roll of 1-2, the creature is hostile. On 3-4, it is indifferent, inattentive, or focused elsewhere. On 5-6, it is friendly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Difficulty", + "entries": [ + "The hunt tables are based on the assumption that not all characters will hunt for food together, and are therefore Easy difficulty encounters balanced to be faced by two characters. However, even if four or more characters participate, you can still use these encounters such as they are, as sticking together to remain strong should be a valid strategy worth rewarding." + ] + }, + "{@note Large-sized characters or NPCs require four times the food listed on the hunt tables presented here, while Giant-sized creatures require sixteen times the amount.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Rust_Monster.webp" + }, + "title": "Rust Monster" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Good Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|MM|Giant Goats} and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|MM|Goats}", + "Found climbing a steep canyon. The goats put up a stubborn fight if challenged. Each is enough to feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Lizard|MM|Giant Lizards}", + "Buried half a foot beneath the sand, they leap out aggressively when approached. Each can feed up to five people." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 2d4+2} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars}", + "Found stampeding across the desert, each can feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d8} {@creature Axe Beak|MM|Axe Beaks}", + "Found digging for underground plants, they run at the first sign of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 3d6} {@creature Blood Hawk|MM|Blood Hawks}", + "Found in an elevated canyon near several nests, each bird can feed one person. The nests contain {@dice 4d4} eggs, with four eggs enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 6d6} {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}", + "They are found skulking and tracking the characters but flee at the first hint of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Poor Hunt Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Rust Monster|MM}", + "Gathered around the skeleton of a manticore, they eat the iron from its body. Each is enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM}", + "Discovered inside a deep, dark hole, these insects exhibit an unnatural hunger. Each swarm provides enough food to feed one person." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes}", + "Coiled around their nest in a narrow cave, they guard one egg for each snake present. Two of them are needed to feed one person and each egg can feed one person." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Giant Centipede|MM|Giant Centipedes}", + "At the bottom of a sloped sand pit, they gather to feast on a rotting hyena. It takes two of them to feed one person." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 1d8+1} {@creature Stirge|MM|Stirges}", + "They aimlessly drift as a small swarm in search for prey. Three of them feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Worg|MM|Worgs}", + "Starving and malnourished, they track the characters and eventually corner them. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Blood_Hawks.webp" + }, + "title": "Blood hawks" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foraging for Kindling or Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to forage for kindling or food will struggle. The Wasteland is barren, and the plants that do grow here are difficult to find.", + "Foraging requires {@b 6 hours} of effort and cannot be done while traveling. The character must decide whether to search for kindling or food, then choose to make either a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wood", + "entries": [ + "The character scours the area for branches, leaves, grass, or any other flammable material that could be used as kindling. The character is able to scavenge enough flammable material to fuel a fire for a number of hours equal to half their roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "The character explores areas where plants are more likely to grow, such as elevated cliffs, valleys, or rocky steppes away from the coarse sand. On a roll of 20 or higher, they find edible plants, fruits, seeds, or berries, enough to feed {@dice 1d6} creatures for a day. A roll of 19 or lower yields nothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water", + "entries": [ + "{@b Searching for water is futile}\u2014any attempt to do so automatically fails. Water can only be found at an Oasis, making it nearly impossible to secure elsewhere in the Wasteland. Any water collected from the river basin, Kunaten Keep, or provided by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} must be rationed throughout the whole journey." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Kindling", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess both tents and sleeping bags, a roaring campfire won't be necessary to fend off the biting cold of the night. However, without those two essentials, they'll have to scavenge for flammable materials to fuel their fires (see 'Foraging for Kindling or Food').", + "Characters can sacrifice almost any item they have to fuel a fire, provided they are willing to lose it in the process. Giving up a book or a piece of {@item Leather Armor|PHB} is a small price for survival. Small flammable objects will fuel a fire for 1 hour, while larger items can do so for 2 hours.", + "Presented here are some examples of items that the characters might be able to use as kindling:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapons", + "entries": [ + "Many weapons have wooden handles. Detaching one and throwing it into the fire provides 1 hour of kindling, but the weapon suffers Disadvantage on Attack rolls until it is repaired." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clothes", + "entries": [ + "A character can tear off expendable parts of their clothing, such as sleeves, for kindling. Stripping enough to leave only the bare essentials will provide 1 hour of fuel." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tool Kits", + "entries": [ + "Sacrificing a Tool kit, such as {@item Painter's Supplies|PHB} or {@item Weaver's Tools|PHB}, can feed a fire for 2 hours. Wooden musical instruments, like {@item Lute|PHB|Lutes} or {@item Lyre|PHB|Lyres}, can also sustain a fire for 2 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Paper", + "entries": [ + "Paper burns fast but doesn't last long. A single crumpled page might only fuel a fire for a few minutes. At least 20 pages are needed to fuel a fire for 1 hour, while a full book can provide kindling for up to 4 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Animals", + "entries": [ + "Throwing the corpses of two Medium-sized creatures, such as {@creature Vulture|MM|Vultures} or {@creature Constrictor Snake|MM|Constrictor Snakes}, into the fire will keep it burning for 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Travel Events", + "page": 131, + "entries": [ + "Travel is only as exciting as the events that happen along the way. This section offers a series of events to enrich the days spent traversing the desert, whether the characters are traveling between the river basin and Kunaten Keep or heading west towards civilization. You're free to use as many or as few of these events as you like, in any order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focus on Roleplay", + "entries": [ + "The events presented here are designed to immerse players in a harsh survival environment without overwhelming them. Since the characters are expected to hunt for food, facing beasts and monsters in the process, these events are designed either without combat or feature Easy difficulty encounters that won't overly deplete their resources." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cluster of Vultures", + "entries": [ + "This event occurs during the day. The characters notice a flock of {@creature Vulture|MM|Vultures} circling about 500 feet away in the distance. They hover above the corpses of a recently fallen group of survivors from Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corpses", + "entries": [ + "The three corpses include two male tieflings wearing the tabards of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, and a male tiefling child. With no food or water left, the survivors chose to take their own lives, rather than to pass out from exhaustion and be devoured alive by wild animals. Each corpse has a slit throat.", + "One of the Seekers wears well-kept {@item Splint Armor|PHB}, with a {@item Spear|PHB} strapped to his back and a bloodied {@item Dagger|PHB} in his hand. The other is dressed in {@item Studded Leather|PHB}, carrying two {@item Scimitar|PHB|Scimitars} at his belt and a pouch with 35 Gold Pieces. The child is unarmored and unarmed but wears a small amber amulet worth 50 Gold Pieces around his neck. Each victim carries their own waterskin, all empty." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vultures", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 2d6} {@creature Vulture|MM|Vultures} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Vulture|MM|Giant Vultures} are picking apart the bodies, but they swiftly fly off if the party confronts them. If so, they remain watching from a distance for a few minutes, irritated but fearful.", + "Allow the characters to study the corpses and loot what they want, but make it clear that the vultures grow bolder with each passing minute, drawing closer each moment that passes. If the characters take too long, the smaller vultures start nipping at them as a warning. If the vultures are attacked or the characters refuse to leave, the entire flock will attack. They're not interested in fighting to the death, however, and will retreat if reduced to half their Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm in the Night", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place at night. Just as the characters settle in, the calm is abruptly broken by the onset of a sandstorm. Sandstorms are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sandstorms}.", + "While the sandstorm won't directly harm the characters, it may destroy their tents and put out their fire. The winds are strong enough to lift the tents off the ground and carry them away\u2014tearing them in the process.", + "The storm rages for five minutes, snuffing out campfires and scattering any fuel that had been used to keep them burning\u2014lost now to the sands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "To help secure the tents, have each character make a skill check of their choice, as long as they have a reasonable way to contribute in securing the tents. Add up the results and divide it by the number of characters who participated. If the average is 13 or higher, they succeed and safeguard the tents; if not, the tents are lifted up, blown away, and torn.", + "At your discretion, with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check and the necessary materials, the tents could be repaired\u2014but materials would have to be sacrificed in order to do so." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lurking Hyenas", + "entries": [ + "This event starts at night and continues over the course of two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1 - Night", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} approach the party's camp while they sleep. If someone is keeping watch, they can spot the skulking hyenas with a Passive Perception of 11 or higher. If not noticed or scared off, the hyenas sneak in, steal some of the character's food, and dash away; with the watcher only catching sight of them as they flee with their prize. You can decide how much food they take\u2014ideally enough to pose a setback without being fatal to the party." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Daylight", + "entries": [ + "The hyenas have the characters' scent and are now trailing them. Throughout the day, the characters hear their distant cackling and yipping following them from a distance. The hyenas always stay within 300 feet and flee if attacked or approached. The hyenas increase in number as the day goes on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2 - Night", + "entries": [ + "This night, dozens of hyenas surround the camp, their yipping echoing for hours on end. Then, just as they seem to be closing in on the camp, they suddenly flee\u2014as if spooked by something. What frightens them is up to you. You could leave it open-ended, suggest the presence of {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} in the area, or combine this with another event from this section to create a more intricate storyline. For example, you could transition into 'Sandstorm in the Night' or 'Blind Death' to explain why the hyenas retreated." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + "This event happens during the day, ideally when the characters are delirious from hunger or {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14}. The characters witness a mirage, an echo of the past, conjured by the lingering taint of the dune. The vision shows a vast swarm of insects, led by huge insectoid monsters, descending upon an army of Anubian soldiers. Dwarves recognize these creatures as Darakni, their age-old enemies.", + "The mirage starts as the characters suddenly witness a grand army of gnolls marching alongside them, side by side heading in the same direction, resplendent in magnificent {@item Plate Armor|PHB} and bearing large black banners that flutter in the wind. Far in the distance, a majestic city comes into view\u2014its towering statues, grand plazas, and verdant gardens barely visible in the swirling heat. Then, a {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM}, dark like a storm cloud, descends upon the city, before surging towards the characters and the gnolls around them. As the dark cloud envelops the soldiers, their bodies wither, their armor corrodes, and their banners are torn to shreds. As the dark cloud finally reaches the characters, the mirage gradually dissolves into something else.", + "Mirages like these often obscure reality, transforming one thing into another. Select the true form of the mirage from the two options provided below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Once the mirage fades, you can reveal it as an approaching sandstorm. The characters must find shelter to evade it. The sandstorm lasts for 1 hour, forcing them to bunker down in a cave or crevasse until it passes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Real Swarm", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are doing well on Hit Points, the mirage can turn to be a real {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM|Swarm of Locusts}. As they storm the characters, have each of them make a {@dc 12} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a failure, they take 10 ({@damage 4d4}) Piercing damage, or half as much on a success. The swarm then disappears into the distance." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blind Death", + "entries": [ + "This event unfolds at night, preferably if the characters make a noise loud enough to attract undead to their camp.", + "A gnoll {@creature Mummy|MM} approaches the camp, moaning as it searches for the source of the sounds that drew it in. Its eyes have been gouged out or eaten by some beast, leaving it blind, so it navigates only by sound. If the characters remain silent, it roams throughout and near the camp for an hour before it leaves. The characters can trick it with sounds or warmth to lure it away peacefully. The mummy will attack if provoked or if any creature makes a sound within its range.", + "{@note The curse of mummy rot is extremely dangerous. Make sure your players understand that getting cursed will likely result in their death.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Is That Water?", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place when one or more characters are delirious from thirst or exhaustion. Use it if characters are out of water and you want to provide some in order to prevent them from dying.", + "One or more characters experience a mirage conjured by the Will of the Sands, designed to kill them. These characters see what appears to be a small Oasis a few hundred feet away: a spring of water surrounded by grass and two palm trees. In truth, the water is {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, the grass is a collection of broken animal bones, and the palm trees are ancient ruined pillars.", + "The mirage breaks for a character if they step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} or try to drink from it. Characters who aren't delirious from thirst are unaffected by the mirage and recognize the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} for what it is. Quicksands are described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extracting Water", + "entries": [ + "Quicksand is a mix of sand and water, created where the Rust of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom14|2|Red Sand}) has been destroyed for one reason or another, allowing the water imprisoned below to seep into the sand above.", + "With a {@dc 20} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can deduce their ability to extract water from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} using a strainer. Straining water is labor-intensive, providing enough water for one creature after 4 hours of work. Since the patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} is small, only two creatures can work on straining the sand for its water at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Earthen elementals, driven mad by the Will of the Sands and the forced integration of water into their domain (as these elementals loathe water), seek to attack any creature that survives the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}. These elementals take on the form of {@creature Mud Mephit|MM|Mud Mephits}. The number of mud mephits is the same as the number of characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hungry Manticore", + "entries": [ + "This event takes place during the day and may stretch across two days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 1", + "entries": [ + "A hungry {@creature Manticore|MM} approaches the characters. He is a runt, bullied by his peers and driven from the metal veins of Center Spire where manticores lair and feed. Desperately craving metal to eat, rather than flesh, he swoops down after spotting the characters and threatens them to hand over any metal they have.", + "While a {@creature Manticore|MM} is not beyond the party's capabilities to defeat, fighting it would strain the party's resources when it could simply be reasoned with. The creature can be placated with either a single piece of medium or heavy armor or two weapons, provided they are primarily made of iron or steel.", + "If it receives what it wants, the {@creature Manticore|MM} takes the items and departs peacefully\u2014for now. If the {@creature Manticore|MM} is fought, it retreats after losing half of its Hit Points.", + "Whether the {@creature Manticore|MM} is given what it wants or is driven away in a fight, it comes back the following day to demand more." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Day 2", + "entries": [ + "This follow-up takes place the following day. The {@creature Manticore|MM} approaches the party once again, hungry for more iron, and demands the same amount it requested the first time.", + "If the party gave him iron during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|MM} is more open to negotiation and a potential partnership. A successful {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception} or {@skill Persuasion}) check allows the characters to convince him to complete a task for them, such as scouting or hunting, in exchange for the iron. As long as the agreement continues to benefit him, the {@creature Manticore|MM} is willing to maintain this relationship until such time that the characters depart the Wasteland.", + "If the party fought him during their first encounter, the {@creature Manticore|MM} adopts a new, more brutal strategy. He threatens to wait until the characters are asleep and then hurl tail spikes at their tents to ruin them or at their animals to kill them. His threats are calculated, designed to cripple the party's chances of survival in ways they can't easily defend against, hoping to pressure them into giving him the iron he needs. He will make good on his threats if the character's don't comply." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fall of the Skylark", + "page": 133, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "When scouts near Kunaten Keep warned the garrison of a mysterious army approaching from the south, many soldiers hurried to evacuate as many civilians as possible onto the zeppelin, later dying bravely in order to slow down the enemy and ensure it escaped.", + "Unfortunately, during the battle, several bolts tore through the balloon's tough hide and damaged the wings that allows the ship to maneuver in mid-air. While the balloon could still fly\u2014albeit fairly low\u2014the damaged wings left the vessel unable to properly veer away from the mighty winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}. To not be destroyed by the spiraling storm, they chose to make a rough landing as far from Kunaten Keep as they could.", + "The vessel was fortunate to crash land onto the soft dunes found near the spire, where patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} are a common occurrence, which helped soften the impact and spared the ship. The survivors are now doing their best to remain hidden from the hungry beasts and numerous undead that roam the area, while they search for materials to repair the ship as quickly as possible.", + "What the survivors don't know is that an Anubian hunting party has been tracking the vessel, following a trail of debris fallen from the damaged ship. To aid in their search, the Anubians have even enlisted local manticores, offering them iron in exchange for help scouting the area. Once found, the survivors may soon have to make a desperate stand against the Anubians, and they will need the characters' help if they hope to survive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Inside_the_Skylark.webp" + }, + "title": "Inside the Skylark" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated Meeting", + "page": 134, + "entries": [ + "The characters are fated to find the Skylark by the end of their third day of travel after departing from Kunaten Keep. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has manipulated events to ensure that the characters will encounter the vessel. As such, no matter which direction they choose, you can place the Skylark in their path." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Skylark", + "page": 134, + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is a flying vessel, lifted by a balloon filled with elemental air and powered by a unique and mysterious artifact known as a Power Stone. A description of the ship is provided at the end of {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3|The Skylark}.", + "The vessel landed on a shallow patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, which fortunately absorbed the impact. The ship has sunk 15 feet into the bottom of the patch, forming a secure nesting hole that prevents it from tilting or shifting.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is located wherever the party arrives after traveling three days from Kunaten Keep. Otherwise, you can place it in any location of your choice approximately 40 miles west of Kunaten Keep and 10 miles south of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}.", + "With {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} nearby, the winds in the area blow at 30 miles per hour. These gusts produce a continuous whistling sound overhead and lift sand onto elevated surfaces, such as the ship's deck, which must be cleaned regularly.", + "{@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} is a major landmark of the Wasteland. For more information, see its entry on {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Supplies", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains enough food and water to support the survivors of the ship, the characters, and any animals or NPCs they bring, for up to 10 days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Power Stone that fuels the ship wards off the influence of the Will of the Sands, provided the crew keeps the cursed sand from creeping into the vessel\u2014a task they've done well to accomplish so far. As a result, the chambers of the Skylark count as an Oasis and the characters can gain the benefits of a Long Rest while resting inside.", + "The Power Stone was an elvish gift given to the Sultana, and apart from the knowledge of how to replenish its magical energies (see '{@adventure Repair the Vessel|SandsOfDoom14|5|Repair the Vessel}' at the end of this section) and use it to operate the vessel, no one fully understands how it works or how such an artifact was made." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support from Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14}, the captain of the Skylark, has been in daily contact with {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} through the use of {@spell Sending|PHB} spells. Unfortunately, the support from Al'Kirat has been limited.", + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} reports that Divination spells aren't working on Kunaten Keep, leaving them blind to the situation there. He's also reluctant to attempt a teleportation onto the Skylark, given the Wasteland's tendency to disrupt such magic, which could result in a mishap that might cost him his life.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} has told {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} that scouts carrying supplies have been sent from Zarai to locate the ship. However, since it is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, the survivors will likely have to devise a way to repair the vessel on their own (the scouts will never end up finding the vessel)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Finding the Skylark: Alternate Event", + "entries": [ + "If it appears that the characters will be unable to survive the full three days of travel from Kunaten\u2014whether they've run out of supplies or are too injured to continue\u2014consider a scenario where a scouting party finds and saves them.", + "Describe a scene where the exhausted characters collapse one by one, falling face down into the hot sand as they succumb to unconsciousness. In their feverish delirium, they feel themselves being dragged across the sand, hearing muffled voices all around them. Gradually, they each awaken inside a cozy, wooden cabin\u2014having been found and saved by the survivors of the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors of the Skylark", + "page": 134, + "entries": [ + "The Skylark was built to carry over 100 people without hindering its flight. However, in the chaos leading up to the attack on Kunaten Keep, only two-thirds of its maximum capacity were able to board. Further, some survivors were lost to the volley of crossbow bolts that peppered the ship during lift-off, a few more to the rough landing, and several more to the monsters and undead in the area.", + "From the original 70 passengers who boarded the ship at Kunaten Keep, only 50 remain. The breakdown of the survivors is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Important Passengers|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "There are four important passengers. Two are wealthy human merchants who supplied the expedition with much-needed lumber. Another is a dwarven engineer from Drek'Alor, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of Kunaten Keep. The two humans and the dwarf use the statistics of {@creature Noble|MM|Nobles}. The final one is an Arbiter from Al'Kirat named {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|1|Zaluna Al'Zara})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Crew of the Skylark|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The engineers who pilot and maintain the ship include three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers') and a highly decorated wizard named {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} that leads them (see 'Alacrity')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Civilians|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "The civilians include forty {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners} who are a combination of artisans, laborers, and merchants. Two are hunters skilled enough with Crossbows to fight and use the statistics of {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} (see 'Kirati Soldiers')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@color Fighters|b6a653}", + "entries": [ + "Five warriors serve as {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}'s bodyguards. Among them is an adventurer named {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} (see 'Squeak') and four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} (see 'Kirati Soldiers'), former guards of Kunaten Keep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "An idealistic young tiefling, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} sought adventure but found far more than she bargained for.", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} is the niece of the Sultana of Al'Kirat. Her description and statistics are detailed in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Zaluna Al'Zara}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier}. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with 70 Hit Points. She wears a {@item Ring of Protection|DMG} and wields a {@item Rod of Alertness|DMG}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a {@creature Kenku|MM}. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of 'Squeak'.", + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Knight|MM} and has access to three 'luck' points. As a free action, he can use these points to reroll any Attack roll, Ability check, or Saving Throw he makes, or to reroll an Attack roll made against him. He regains all expended luck points at the end of a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}, and {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} are special stat blocks designed to be easy to control during large-scale battles. They will be used in the {@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Defense of the Skylark} encounter described later in this section.", + "Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll Initiative or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically fail all Saving Throws they are made to do, have no Proficiencies, and make Ability checks with no modifiers.", + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} have 50 Hit Points and 15 AC. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} have 40 Hit Points and 14 AC. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14} within 80 feet with line of sight.", + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 Hit Points and 13 AC. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Making First Contact", + "page": 135, + "entries": [ + "After fending off hungry monsters and the occasional undead, the survivors of the Skylark are understandably on edge. When the characters first arrive, the survivors greet them with swords drawn, though they calm quickly once they realize the characters are neither Anubians nor bandits.", + "After introductions are made, the crew of the Skylark offers the characters rest, food, and assistance for any ailments they may have, hoping in return that the characters will help them escape their current predicament.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "News of Kunaten Keep", + "entries": [ + "None of the survivors know of the fate of Kunaten Keep, as the fort was still standing when they left. The news of its fall is hard on everyone, but especially on {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna}, whose father was at the keep during the attack. If {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is with the party, he sadly confirms that Zevara Pal'Zara was killed, driving {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} to tears. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} chooses to omit that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} tortured her father to make an example of him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna's Healing", + "entries": [ + "Characters suffering from long-term poisons or diseases can receive healing through {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna}, who is happy to cast the {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell on their behalf." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Zaluna.webp" + }, + "title": "Zaluna Al'Zara" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Alacrity.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair the Vessel", + "page": 136, + "entries": [ + "The shots fired at the vessel by the Anubians, and the rough landing into the dunes that it forced, have heavily damaged the Skylark. By the time the characters arrive, the crew has already spent several days repairing the vessel and will need an additional {@b two days} to complete them.", + "The real problem is the Power Stone, the artifact that powers the Skylark's flight. The rushed departures the vessel made from both Al'Kirat (at the end of Chapter 3) and Kunaten Keep meant that the proper rituals to recharge the stone were not fully completed, which requires divine energy as fuel. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} believes she could recharge the Power Stone if she had a source of raw usable divine power, and has an idea for where to find just that.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recharging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "The cloth bindings the Anubians used to entomb themselves are imbued with powerful, long-lasting enchantments. What's more, burning the cloth siphons away the divine magic (which explains why mummies are vulnerable to fire). {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} believes that by gathering enough of these bindings from the mummies in the area, she could siphon the magic and transfer it to the Power Stone in order to recharge it.", + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} explains that the limited number of soldiers at her command made it difficult to both hunt mummies and defend the vessel. With the characters now on hand, she requests their help in retrieving mummified bindings for her. Alternatively, the characters may present {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} with 300 Gold Pieces' worth of Heka-infused amber\u2014rich in divine power and sufficient to fully recharge the Power Stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Charging the Power Stone", + "entries": [ + "When the characters return with the mummified bindings, or offer {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} enough of their amber, it takes 8 hours to extract the divine magic and recharge the Power Stone. Once finished, the Skylark can take flight, provided the repairs are completed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunt of the Dead", + "page": 136, + "entries": [ + "When the characters leave to hunt for mummies, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} offers to accompany them. She is unsure of the best way to hunt for a mummy and has no clear plan, but is willing to risk her life to help in any way she can. {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14}, on the other hand, is forced to follow after {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} as her primary bodyguard and finds himself {@condition Paralyzed|PHB} by fear and terrified of every sound that echoes from the Darkness.", + "At night, the Wasteland belongs to the undead, where the dunes conceal legions of mummies that stir only after the sun has sunk beneath the horizon. Finding one is simply a matter of time. Let the characters get creative with their methods for luring out a mummy. The simplest method is to make noise\u2014anything loud enough will rouse the mummies and draw them to the characters\u2014but doing so risks attracting more than the party can handle.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Their search can result in one of three outcomes: Good, Normal, or Bad. The outcome is determined by a group check made by the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Group Check", + "entries": [ + "Have each character make a skill check using any skill that could reasonably help in the search. Add all the checks together, then divide the result by the number of characters. If the average is 13 or lower, they get the Bad outcome. An average of 14 to 19 results in the Normal outcome, while 20 or higher earns them the Good outcome." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Good", + "entry": "The party ambushes four {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies}." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Normal", + "entry": "The party encounters four {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies}. In the second round, four {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons} join the battle, with another four appearing in the third round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bad", + "entry": "As 'Normal,' except the party is ambushed by the mummies during the first round. Also, in the third round, a skeletal ogre appears alongside the skeletons, using the statistics of a {@creature Ogre Zombie|MM}." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dreams of Ill-Omen", + "page": 136, + "entries": [ + "At a night of your choosing while the characters sleep in the Skylark, ideally after the Power Stone has been recharged but before the repairs are completed, the player characters receive another dream, sent to them by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}. The dream is split into three segments, each foretelling a different event in sequential order.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "In the first segment, the characters see a group of Anubian scouts sweeping through the dunes until they find the Skylark. The whispers say, \"{@i They are coming...}\"", + "In the second segment, the vision shows both the characters and the survivors building barricades, laying traps, and readying to hold their ground in a fierce battle against the gnolls. In the background, the whispers say, \"{@i Convince them to stay....you must help them fight...}\"", + "In the final segment, the characters see themselves traveling with {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|6|Southspire Mountains}. The whispers say, \"{@i Once the vessel is protected, you must come see me. It is time for us to meet. It is time...}\"" + ] + }, + "As the images fade, the dream ends with the whispers warning, \"{@i The Anubians will arrive by noon. They will attack without parley. If you prepare your defenses, they will fall into your trap.}\" The characters then wake up the next morning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To leave or to Stay", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls are set to arrive and attack the Skylark {@b four hours} after the characters awake. Before that happens, they will want to speak with the crew in order to decide how to proceed.", + "Recently, the crew has been experiencing unusual dreams, not too dissimilar to the ones the characters have been having as of late. This makes them more inclined to trust the characters when they mention their omens\u2014even if they would otherwise be hard to believe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Leave", + "entries": [ + "Even though the Skylark is not fully repaired, it could still take flight now that the Power Stone has been refueled. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} is confident that the repairs made so far would allow her to fly the vessel safely back to Al'Kirat, though the lack of repairs would likely cause it irreversible damage if they do so. This option would, however, spare the crew from battling the Anubians." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "To Stay", + "entries": [ + "Few of the survivors are fighters, and those who are have already witnessed too much death to feel any courage left for a battle with Anubians. It would take a solid plan, and perhaps a rousing speech, if the characters hope to persuade them to stay and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Zaluna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} tells the characters that she is willing to accompany them to the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|6|Southspire Mountains}, but only if they resist persuading {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} and the rest of the crew to stay. Letting the vessel go would leave {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} and the characters stranded with no way back home, but she values the lives of the survivors too much to let them face the Anubians' assault.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Test", + "entries": [ + "This is a hidden test from the sphinx. She expects the characters to adhere to her omen and persuade the crew to stay and fight. While {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} will resent their choice if they do so, she ultimately decides to join them on their journey regardless once the battle is over. The sphinx intends to teach the characters that by trusting her omens, even when doing so is difficult, everything will ultimately fall into place for the better." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Choice of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The characters now face a difficult decision. The party has three main options to choose from, each of which will significantly impact their Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters convince the crew to stay and help them mount a defense against the Anubians. They also agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams. Once the meeting is complete, they return to a fully repaired Skylark, ready to fly back to civilization.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Defense of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Defense of the Skylark}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Benevolence] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters choose to stay behind as the Skylark flies back to Al'Kirat, sparing them a fight with the Anubians and ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. They agree to meet the mysterious benefactor from their dreams, but once the meeting concludes, they are left stranded in the Great Wasteland with no easy means of escape.", + "Before the vessel departs, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} supplies the characters with 10 days' worth of Travel Supplies, assuming they have an animal to carry it (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom14|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they don't, she gives them 3 days' worth\u2014the most they can likely carry on foot without a Hauler.", + "If the characters choose this outcome, proceed to '{@adventure Meeting a Sphinx|SandsOfDoom14|5|Meeting a Sphinx}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Erudition] x2", + "entries": [ + "The characters disregard Prophecy's omens. They may immediately leave aboard the Skylark to return to Al'Kirat, or choose to journey towards Malicia's Lair rather than to travel to the Temple of Time. Any other major deviation from the way {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} envisioned these series of events to transpire also falls within the [Erudition] umbrella.", + "If the characters do not visit the Temple of Time, proceed to '{@adventure Determining Path of Fate|SandsOfDoom14|5|Determining Path of Fate}' further ahead in the Chapter. They will not meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and, regardless of how many [Devotion] or [Benevolence] points they've earned thus far, they can no longer continue along any Path of Fate other than the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defense of the Skylark", + "page": 137, + "entries": [ + "The gnolls find the Skylark {@b 4 hours} after the characters receive the prophetic warning of the attack. A {@creature Manticore|MM}, paid in iron, spots the crashed vessel from high in the sky and leads the gnolls straight to it.", + "The pack of gnolls is led by a ruthless Anubian named Rhaz. As soon as he spots the vessel, he commands his troops to attack, assuming the survivors will be easy prey. Rhaz is unaware that the characters are present, so he expects fewer defenders. He also believes he's launching a surprise attack and does not realize the survivors are prepared for them with an entrenched position.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skylark", + "entries": [ + "The deck is 10-feet high from the ground." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strong Gusts", + "entries": [ + "Because of the powerful winds of the region, Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) checks are made at Disadvantage and the effective range of all Ranged Attacks is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak Runs Away", + "entries": [ + "From the moment the plan is proposed, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} is hesitant about staying to fight the Anubians, and his doubts worsen as the preparations continue. What little he saw of the Anubians at Kunaten Keep has rattled him to the core. When the battle starts, fear consumes him. In shame, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} drops his blade and flees into the dunes, abandoning the survivors to their fate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap further ahead. You may present the map to your players before the encounter begins, to help them prepare for the battle.", + "How the characters prepare for the inevitable attack is up to them, but below are a few ways in which the survivors support the defensive effort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "entries": [ + "The vessel contains an emergency stash of ten {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing} and one {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom14}. {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} hands a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna}, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14}, herself, and each of the characters, keeping the rest in reserve. She offers the {@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom14} to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna}, though she can be convinced to give it to one of the characters if they feel it would be more useful in their hands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "The survivors scavenge items from the ship\u2014furniture, scrap, trash, and anything not nailed down\u2014to form makeshift {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} around the perimeter. The 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap shows where these {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} are placed.", + "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|barriers} provide Half Cover (+2 to AC) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 Hit Points and an AC of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} are Immune to Poison and Psychic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "The Skylark is equipped with two {@object Skylark Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballistae}, which survivors can reposition to target the Anubians. The ship's armory holds a vast supply of bolts to reload it.", + "Each ballista has an AC of 15 and 50 Hit Points. Operating a ballista requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. It can be fired only once per round.", + "When attacking with a ballista, the creature aiming it may use their own ranged attack modifier or +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt inflicts 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. The ballista has a range of 120/480 feet, halved by the winds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defense of the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap in this section. The characters are free to position themselves as they wish before the encounter begins.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "The non-combatants, which includes the {@creature Noble|MM|Nobles} and {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}, take shelter inside the ship. A handful stay topside only to put out fires and help reload the ballistas, but they otherwise don't engage in the fighting.", + "The captain {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} (A) stands on the ship's deck, while the three {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers} (W) under her command stand behind the inner barricades. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} (Z) takes position on a 15-foot high butte in front of the ship, two {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} (V) each control one of the ballistas (B) atop the vessel, and Four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} (F) hold the outer barricades.", + "You can place {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} anywhere you like. The coward runs away either on the first or second round of combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Ten {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} charge straight down the center, determined to break through the barricades. Four {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues} split into two teams, flanking from the edges of the area and leaping over the barricades to reach the ship and target the backline. Six {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts} are present: four march alongside the gnolls in the center, while the remaining two follow the rogues\u2014one on each flank.", + "{@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom14} armed with a {@item Mace of Disruption|DMG} ({@item Morningstar|PHB}), takes charge of the assault. He charges into the least defended area of your choice, supported closely by an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14} and an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14} who always remain by his side.", + "The Anubians have bribed a {@creature Manticore|MM} to join their ranks in the fight. The beast flies high above the battlefield, targeting those positioned atop the Skylark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} Platinum Pieces, except for {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom14} who carries a bag with 50 Platinum Pieces. Both the cleric and the magus each carry a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces which they use as a focus for their spells. {@creature Rhaz|SandsOfDoom14} wields a {@item Mace of Disruption|DMG} ({@item Morningstar|PHB})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14} for each character beyond four. 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Now, she has summoned them to her lair at the base of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|5|Southspire Mountains}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "page": 139, + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains form a natural divide between Kirat and O'grila, though it belongs to neither. The true rulers are the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} that thrive in these mountains, monstrous birds that raid the forests and towns of O'grila in search of food and hearts.", + "The location of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair can be found on the map of the {@adventure region|SandsOfDoom14|5|Journey to Kunaten Keep}. However, there is no need for the characters to know its exact location, as they will guided by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} as soon as they approach the mountain range. When they reach the base of the mountains, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Southspire Mountains stand like a vast, towering wall, marking the border between the Wasteland and the lush lands of O'grila. Even here, the powerful winds of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} continue to sweep across the dunes, sending gusts of sand high into the air. In the distance, at the foot of the mountain range, you notice that a cloaked figure approaches. It's a sebek\u2014a beastfolk whose crocodilian features are discernible even beneath its hooded cloak." + ] + }, + "The cloaked figure is none other than {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), who the characters met in Kunaten Keep. The characters are likely to have many questions, but {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} begs them to be patient, \"{@i All questions will be answered, soon. There is someone important you must meet first}\".", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} then guides the characters towards {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair, which is hidden at the base of the mountain. When you are ready to narrate the short journey, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You are led to the base of the mountain and through a hidden crevasse carved deep into the rock. The passage is narrow but seems to stretch nearly half a mile. The walls are smooth, as if carved by magic, and stretch upward to dizzying heights. At the end lies a grand propylaeum hewn from the very rock, including pillars, statues, and a wide entryway, all eroded by time. Before you, a grand gate stands closed, engraved with the etching of an ankh. \"{@i We are here,}\" announces the sebek." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The temple door is sealed with a crest depicting an ankh that glows with a soft blue light. Bringing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} close changes the light to a golden glow, which causes the door to creak open. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} opens the door using his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Beyond the entrance lies a long flight of stairs leading downward. The walls are adorned with swirling engravings, punctuated by slots filled with small gems of amber. As the characters pass through, the motifs gradually light up as if responding to their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate Guardians", + "entries": [ + "Flanking the entrance are two large statues of jackal-headed humanoids with their arms crossed over their chests, each wielding a stone-bladed khopesh. These statues are actually {@creature Stone Golem|MM|Stone Golems}, lying dormant until either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} or {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} commands them to attack, or until someone attempts to force their way through the sealed entrance.", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) is stationed here only when he's expecting visitors. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} knows when someone is bound to arrive, she ensures that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is always there to receive them. Otherwise, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is found within the Temple of Time strategizing with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of Time", + "page": 139, + "entries": [ + "The 'Temple of Time' map depicts the temple's layout. Once the characters descend the stairs and enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter, an enormous chamber opens before you. Towering statues of animal heads protrude from the walls, each one pouring streams of clear, yellow sand from its mouth. A tiled path cuts through the sand, winding toward a grand orrery mechanism erected at the center of the chamber. Beyond, at the far end of the path, stands a curious creature: the body of a lion, feathered wings, and the head of a noble woman\u2014a Sphinx. She turns, her voice resonating through the chamber as though she were mere steps away: \"{@i Come closer. It is time for us to meet.}\"" + ] + }, + "The sphinx at the end of the chamber is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), the female half of an Aru god and a powerful {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} in her own right. She bids the characters to come close enough to speak.", + "As one half of \"They Who Watch All That Is\", the Aru of Horizons, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} holds an innate mastery over time and space. After sacrificing part of her divine essence, she constructed the Temple of Time, a structure that exists simultaneously in multiple locations at once. Each entrance has a corresponding door that opens to the same temple interior, and from within, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} controls to which location the door inside will open to.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} uses the temple to travel across the world and pursue her objectives, though these other locations fall beyond the scope of this adventure, and she refuses to transport the characters out of Kirat in this manner.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Entrance_Temple_of_Time.webp" + }, + "title": "Entrance to the Temple of Time" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Celestial Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe is an orrery with a luminous, floating orb found at the heart of the temple, encircled by smaller spheres that create the image of a star-filled solar system.", + "Once a day, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can specify both a time and a place within the past, and the astrolabe will transform the entire temple into a detailed, immersive recreation of that time and place. For instance, if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} requests 'City of Al'Kirat, 30 days ago,' the temple will take on the appearance of a street in Al'Kirat as it looked then. Anyone in the temple can explore the vision and interact with the people and its surroundings as if it were real. All objects and creatures recreated are composed of living shadow\u2014convincing in form but lacking true substance or free will. This transformation lasts for up to 1 hour.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} sacrificed a significant portion of her divine essence to create the Celestial Astrolabe, and it is designed to complement her natural ability to see the future. With it, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can peer into the past and study the cause and effect of her actions, particularly so that she can best learn how to make others do as she bids.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activating the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The astrolabe can only be activated by a creature with divine blood, such as a Celestial. However, once activated, anyone within the Temple of Time can participate in its effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroying the Astrolabe", + "entries": [ + "The instrument is an artifactlevel magical item. It can be destroyed only by a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell or through divine intervention. Because it is powered by divine energy, it can also be destroyed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Special Features of the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time has the following magical properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallowed Ground", + "entries": [ + "The temple is permanently affected by a {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell ({@dc 17}), with the 'daylight,' 'extradimensional interference,' and 'tongues' effects in place, which apply to all creatures within. Neither Devils nor Celestials are barred from entering the area of effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Divination", + "entries": [ + "Creatures within the temple are shielded from Divination spells. Mind-reading is blocked, and telepathic communication requires the willing consent of all creatures involved." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Lair", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time serves as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair, allowing her to use her lair actions while inside. Any creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is Immune to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair actions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The Temple of Time functions as an Oasis for the purposes of avoiding the Wasteland's detrimental effects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Prophecy", + "page": 141, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is open and direct with the characters. She foretells the inevitable conflict between Al'Kirat and the Anubians which will conclude in a bloody siege at the gates of the city. She describes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the danger he poses if not stopped, and his current plans to gather an army in Kunaten Keep in order to march across the Wasteland towards Al'Kirat. More importantly, she shares that the {@b march will begin in 30 days} and the {@b army will reach the city 30 days later} (see {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom14|12} for more information).", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} does her best to answer the characters' questions, provided they don't ask about specific events that are fated to occur in the future.", + "If pushed to divulge the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} says: \"{@i Simply speaking of the future risks changing it. I have seen {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s defeat, and so long as events unfold as they must, there is no danger. But if my words were to sway you and alter what is to come, I would be left blind to those changes\u2014 and where shadow falls, Ammu alone would find advantage.}\"", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} offers few words about her past or her motives. Of the former, she simply says, \"{@i I was an Aru once, a long time ago. But no more.}\" As for her purpose, she only states, \"{@i I desire what you do\u2014to prevent the rise of the Anubian Empire and to stop {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, before it is too late.}\"", + "Refer to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13} for guidance on how to roleplay the sphinx.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy, She Who Heralds the Future" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c54" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/5/Temple_of_Time_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Temple of Time (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c54" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soul of the Divine Child", + "page": 141, + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, which the characters likely obtained in the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4} during Chapter 4, contains the soul of the Divine Child\u2014the offspring of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|High Priestess Asmara}, and the rightful heir to the Anubian Empire. If the characters arrive with the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} and the soul still imprisoned, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} immediately senses its presence and commends the party for bringing it here. She hides the fact that she and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} were involved in the child's death, and feigns sympathy for the infant.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} hands the characters a delicate glass orb, inside of which a red carnelian floats suspended in water. This is a special phylactery, capable of holding a single soul. The wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} can use an action to transfer a soul trapped in the relic into the phylactery, and vice versa. The sphinx requests that the party move the Divine Child's soul into the phylactery, so that the powers of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} can be used on other souls without endangering the Divine Child. She then gives the characters the choice to either retain the Divine Child's soul or entrust it to her care.", + "Characters gain a point toward {@b [Devotion]} if they entrust the Divine Child's soul to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, a point toward {@b [Benevolence]} if they choose to keep it, or a point toward {@b [Erudition]} if they either decline to transfer the soul to the phylactery or have already judged the soul before arriving." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Test", + "page": 142, + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} glimpsed the events of {@i Sands of Doom}, she realized that the characters would play an integral role in nearly all the futures that brought her desired outcome. But she also saw how unpredictable they were, with how slight changes could lead to vastly different futures. For years, she has tested them, trying to discern which version of them\u2014out of the countless possibilities\u2014now stands before her: those who would aid her or those who would hinder her. This is her final test before she commits to sharing her knowledge.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} challenges the characters to a two-part game of riddles. In the first part, she presents them with a riddle to solve. In the second, the characters must create a riddle that the sphinx {@b is able} to solve. For both parts, the characters must work together and submit their answers as a team.", + "Note that there is a trick in how the sphinx describes what the characters must do to succeed in the second part of the challenge (see 'Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx'). As such, be sure to read the challenge verbatim from the text box below when presenting it to your players.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"What I have told you thus far pales beside the secrets I must now reveal. Knowledge that grants power no mortal should wield, visions of the future too dangerous to reveal, and keys to potential the Aru will never again yield. But first, I must test you\u2014as I have recently tested you, and indeed, since the moment you drew your first breath. This is your final test and no others will follow. A simple game of riddles to prove your worth. First, I will pose a riddle for you to solve. Answer correctly, and you win; answer incorrectly, and you lose. Then, it is your turn. You will challenge me with a riddle that I must be able to solve. Outsmart me, and victory is yours. Fail, and you lose. Are you prepared?\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 1 - Riddle of the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "The sphinx's riddle goes as follows:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Six brothers gathered in one shared address,", + "The first read poems to ease his stress.", + "The second focused on his game of chess,", + "The third carved runes with great finesse.", + "The fourth tended plants with a soft caress,", + "The fifth mended their mother's fine silk dress.", + "But what did the sixth brother do,", + "As they gathered all, in plain view?" + ] + }, + "The answer is that the {@b sixth brother is playing chess} with the second brother, as a game of chess is always played with two players.", + "For {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, the riddle is more than a test of knowledge; it is a test of character. She watches for three types of responses:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They answer correctly." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration, either by questioning the value of the riddle or by attempting to weasel out of losing. They cheat or refuse to answer." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Part 2 - Testing a Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "Now, the characters must pose a riddle for the sphinx to solve. They may make it as simple or as elaborate as they wish, but in the end, it is how they respond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s answer that determines whether they succeed or fail in this test.", + "Don't worry. As the GM, you won't need to actually solve their riddle. There is a trick to this challenge. After all, it's the characters\u2014not the sphinx\u2014who are actually being tested. The challenge isn't for them to craft a riddle she can't answer, but rather to craft a riddle she '{@b must be able to solve}.' {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is intentionally attempting to mislead the characters with the way she worded her challenge. If the characters pose a riddle she cannot solve, or if she gives the wrong answer, they will fail her test.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Answer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will deliberately choose an incorrect answer to their riddle. If she knows the true answer, she'll give a response that technically fits but isn't what the characters intended; otherwise, she'll make her next best incorrect guess." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "How to Succeed", + "entries": [ + "To pass the test, the characters must ensure the sphinx's answer is correct. All they need to do is declare that her answer is correct, no matter what she says. If the characters appear confused at her blatantly wrong answer, the sphinx can clarify that the test was for them to create a riddle she 'could' answer. She then decides whether they pass based on how they respond to her trickery." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Test", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} isn't testing the characters' knowledge or wisdom; she wants their devotion. She seeks those who will trust her every word, follow her instructions even when they might not understand it, and blindly accept her vision of the world. If the characters are too focused on 'winning,' too fixed on uncovering the 'truth,' or too prideful to obey, she'll know they are destined to stand in her way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They declare {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} to be correct, even if she isn't." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "They concede with grace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "[Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "They express frustration with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s trickery, attempt to weasel out of losing, cheat, or refuse to answer entirely." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Understanding the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "The Paths of Fate represent {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s measure of trust and belief in the characters' loyalty. {@b [Devotion]} implies she's willing to keep them close. {@b [Benevolence]} suggests she believes they will help, but might resist if they knew the full truth. {@b [Erudition]} signals a complete lack of trust, seeing them as likely to turn against her with little motivation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Choose Path of Fate", + "page": 143, + "entries": [ + "It's time to decide which Path of Fate the characters will follow for the remainder of {@i Sands of Doom}. Tally the points the characters accumulated for each of the three paths, and the one with the highest total becomes their Path of Fate. If there's a tie, you as the GM choose between the tied paths while roleplaying as {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, letting her interactions with the characters\u2014whether positive or negative\u2014influence her choice. From this moment on, there is no need to record additional points for any Path of Fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 143, + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to make strong allies with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with destroying the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the relic that makes {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} invincible\u2014so that he may be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} to the characters (see {@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|5|Search for the Divine Relics}). She bestows her blessing (see 'Sphinx's Blessing') and continues to aid them throughout their journey by offering glimpses of the future (see 'Knowledge of the Future').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} allows the characters to visit her at the Temple of Time whenever they wish. She remains cordial, helpful, and open, and permits them full use of the Celestial Astrolabe as needed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Characters receive the Fate's Blessing feature. If they already possess it (for instance, by defeating {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} in Chapter 3), they gain an additional use of the feature per Long Rest.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fate's Blessing", + "entries": [ + "When you make an Ability check, an Attack roll, or a Saving Throw, you can roll a {@dice d10} and apply the result as a bonus to the roll. Once you use this blessing, you can't use it again until you finish a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledge of the Future", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} offers guidance by visiting the characters in their dreams and revealing glimpses of the future. Each night, while they sleep, the party may collectively ask one question about a specific goal, event, or action occurring within the next 7 days. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} answers truthfully while limiting the context she shares. Since foreknowledge of the future can alter said future, her response does not account for actions the characters might take based on this new information.", + "Furthermore, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will freely and continuously provide guidance on actions to take and dangers to avoid. For example, if a particularly dangerous foe awaits them, she might warn them of specific abilities to watch out for or point them to items that could assist in the fight.", + "As an option, you could roll for {@adventure Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom14|6|Random Encounters} in advance and have {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} inform the characters of what they will face so they can prepare. You, as the GM, ultimately control how much assistance {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is able to offer to the party, and should strive to tailor her involvement to suit your table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Quest", + "entries": [ + "Beyond gathering the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} assigns the characters two missions:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Slay Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} tasks the party to hunt and kill the black dragon {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}. She warns that, in the moment where it matters most as they stand before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the dragon will stand in their way. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} reveals that {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is an ally of the Pharaoh and will protect him, unless they eliminate her.", + "Characters can hunt for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} in her lair ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Malicia's Lair}), or meet her during the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10} and {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom14|11}. Details on handling {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} as a villain are provided in those locations.", + "If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} rewards them with an additional use of the 'Fate's Blessing' feature per Long Rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Destroy Ammu and the Ankh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s primary goal is to use the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}\u2014whose power allows it to destroy other relics\u2014to shatter the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} and absorb all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the spear.", + "When the Siege of Al'Kirat begins on Day 60, she grants the characters access to the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}. If her trust in them remains strong and a character volunteers, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is willing to transfer his attunement of the spear to that character. Should she doubt their intentions, however, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} will retain the spear. Either way, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} joins them in the final battle as their ally.", + "To learn more about how this Path of Fate plays out in the final battle, refer to '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 143, + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters are destined to grow close with the city of Al'Kirat, who will aid and support them. The party is charged with reviving the Divine Child and transferring the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to the child, thereby weakening {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} so he can be defeated.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} reveals the locations of several {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} to the characters (see '{@adventure Search for the Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|5|Search for the Divine Relics}'). She then shares a method for bringing the Divine Child back to life (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom14|5|Life to the Divine}') and a way to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} so that he may be defeated (see '{@adventure Deposing the Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|5|Deposing the Pharaoh}').", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} only welcomes the characters back to her lair once they have secured everything necessary to revive the Divine Child. Then, once the child is restored, she will not permit them to return. If she suspects they will turn against her upon learning the truth regarding her involvement in the child's death, she bars them from returning and instead directs them to {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} for the child's revival.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, her niece {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, and the city of Al'Kirat as a whole are more inclined to assist the characters in their search for the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} will form a strong bond with the party and ask if she may join them in their adventures, becoming an important link between them and the elite of Al'Kirat. Thanks to {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}'s approval, the Sultana will place her trust in the characters, personally meeting with them in private to assist and discuss each new development in the war." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Life to the Divine", + "entries": [ + "Reviving the Divine Child requires three components: its soul, its body, and its divine essence.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The soul is contained within the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} unless judged by the relic's wielder, in which case it wanders the {@adventure River of Souls in the Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|6|Bridge of Souls}.", + "The body, unless taken by the characters, is held by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}\u2014who is resurrected by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} if she perished in Chapter 4\u2014and carried over to Kunaten Keep.", + "The divine essence resides in the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} conspire to keep this truth hidden from the characters, as it would betray their guilt in the murder of the child. They only reveal this fact when it is time to restore the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reviving the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With all three components collected, any of the Aru\u2014{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, or {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014can invoke their divine power to merge them together and bring the Divine Child back to life.", + "When the Divine Child is restored, a wave of divine essence permeates the area, imbuing those present with a fraction of its power. Each character may choose an ability score that is not their highest or tied for the highest and increase it by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deposing the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "The Rite of the Solar Throne, an ancient coronation ritual for Pharaohs, holds the key to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s downfall. This rite allows the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the emblem of the Pharaoh's authority, to be transferred from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child. In doing so, Ammu would be stripped of his invincibility which would enable the characters to defeat him. To complete this task, the characters must revive the Divine Child (see '{@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom14|5|Life to the Divine}') and locate the sacred ritual.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} explains that the rite is guarded by one of the Aru, \"She Who Is Powerful\", one of the few who survived the Cataclysm. When the time is right to begin the search, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will visit the characters in their dreams and guide them on how to find her. She will wait until the characters reach 7th level or higher before guiding them to the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet.", + "For further details on the treasury and the rite, refer to {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 144, + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, the characters abandon the constraints of destiny and carve out their own future.", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} declares that the characters have failed her tests and are not the champions she had foreseen. They are therefore banished from her sanctum and warned to never return. They will henceforth receive no further aid from her. If the characters refuse to leave the temple, she activates her lair action to shift up to seven creatures to another plane of existence, except that instead of another realm, she places them two miles north of the Southspire Mountains.", + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} does not reveal the locations of any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. This forces the characters to rely on either their own ingenuity or on {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s guidance to find them (see '{@adventure Fated to Malicia|SandsOfDoom14|5|Fated to Malicia}').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fated to Malicia", + "entries": [ + "Fate entwines the characters' destinies with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s, drawing them together again and again. In this Path of Fate, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is inclined to see the characters as potential allies and will inevitably offer them a partnership of mutual benefit. Their paths will continue to cross throughout the adventure, and in a single moment of certain doom of your choice\u2014 when all seems lost and no hope is left\u2014{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will be there to save them. As they gain her trust, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will come to confide in them her ambitions and goals.", + "Throughout their journey, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will attempt to persuade the characters of a truth she has come to learn: that a darkness has corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and that peace might be achieved if he can be cured of this taint.", + "To learn more about {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, refer to her entry in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Quest", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} suspects that the Pharaoh has fallen under a deep form of corruption, the same curse that has tainted the land. Seeing as the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014the most powerful of all relics\u2014 appears powerless to break it, she believes that no divine magic can succeed where it has failed. She believes the only hope lies in the mightiest of arcane powers: a genie's wish.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} searches for the legendary Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, where she believes a powerful genie lies imprisoned. Her goal is to liberate the genie and use its wishes to free {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} from the darkness that manipulates him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Find the Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "After meeting the characters on several occasions and growing to trust them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will ask them to help her find the Roaming Treasury. The characters must be at least 7th level before she presents this quest.", + "The Roaming Treasury is described in {@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quest: Cure Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} intends to use {@spell Wish|PHB} spells to restore {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s sanity. Since immortal beings such as the Pharaoh cannot be directly affected by wishes, he must first be killed, allowing the spell to then act on his corpse\u2014a clever loophole {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will devise. Two wishes are required for this plan: the first to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} immediately after his death, to be done before the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} revives him, and the second to eliminate the corruption plaguing him.", + "For more details on this process, refer to the final battle of {@i Sands of Doom}, '{@adventure Encounter: The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: The Last Pharaoh}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx's Enmity", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reunite with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} after leaving the Temple of Time, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will send them nightmares through the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell. Through these visions, she forbids them from aiding or forming an alliance with the dragon. Though the sphinx doesn't trust the characters, she believes they may still serve her purposes. Thus, she will not immediately seek to harm them.", + "If the characters disregard the warnings and join {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} in the search for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, they will finally earn the sphinx's wrath; this causes both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to attack them. See '{@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SandsOfDoom14|10|Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]}' in Chapter 10." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Search for the Divine Relics", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + "Alongside the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} reveals the locations and abilities of ten {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, powerful artifacts the characters must seek to stand a chance against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. The sphinx will warn them that not all relics can be retrieved, as time is limited, so the party should prioritize their search wisely. At a minimum, each character should possess a relic before facing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, or their defeat is assured. This is the characters' {@b primary objective} in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "With her magic, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} imparts the knowledge presented in this section directly into the minds of each character, provided they are willing. They are then able to visualize the vivid image of each relic and immediately learn the locations and details listed in this section.", + "The full descriptions can be found in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14} for you to reference.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will similarly convey the importance of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, and will urge each character to acquire one before the final confrontation. Unfortunately however, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, the party will have to find these artifacts through their own efforts." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} is shaped like a cross, with a loop in place of its upper arm, symbolizing eternity. Crafted from a single, enormous diamond, the ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} is a font of limitless energy and everlasting life." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three separated sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, moving from one section to the other.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire. Soon, he will gather his forces at the hollowed ruins of Kunaten Keep and march across the Wasteland to bring war upon Al'Kirat. Fate will call you to face him after dawn on the second day of the siege. Until then, if you cross paths with the Pharaoh, turn back\u2014 run and flee for your life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} watches over its kingdom and rules over its subjects." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14} is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic resides within the belly of {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Peryton|MM} of monstrous proportions known as the Devourer of Orcs. Its lair lies in the Valley of Moving Shadows, high in the Southspire Mountains, but the beast is rarely found there. {@creature Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom14} prowls the Wasteland, driven by a hunger that can never be sated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14} hears the voice of the unheard." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and 36 smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature Hamza, The Pharaoh's Envoy|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}, newly forged High Priest, recently gifted by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} for his loyal service. As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s envoy, he will soon seek out all who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Any who defy the Pharaoh's call will then be hunted without mercy. Flaunt any relic you seize, and the envoy will come for you. Fail this, and you will face him at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} harvests earth's treasures." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "page": 145, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is a heavy brass gauntlet, fitted with a large red carnelian gemstone at its back. Thin brass plates crisscross along the length of the arm, imitating the appearance of muscle fibers. Translucent metal segments glow with a red hue throughout the gauntlet's interlocking joints.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by Hakkari, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, entombed within the catacombs of his ziggurat. Travel northwest of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}, southwest of {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|6|The Wound}, and you will find the sunken city\u2014devoured by undeath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} tempers and molds the soul." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} is a small, elegant dagger, featuring a simple pommel and crossguard shaped into wings, both gilded in gold. Its blade glints with golden flecks in the sunlight. A brilliant topaz lies embedded at the center of the crossguard. When the gem reflects sunlight, it gives the illusion of flames flickering deep within the gem.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic belongs to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}, an entertainer and entrepreneur living in Al'Kirat. Unaware of its true power, he will soon auction it to the highest bidder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} unlocks the three Paths of Ma'at: the mind, the heart, and the spirit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold, born from the molten scale of a long-forgotten dragon, coil along the surface of the mask. Thousands of tiny opals are pressed upon the obsidian, where each twinkles like a star in the night.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Unknown. The mask's unseen tendrils are behind the disappearances haunting Al'Kirat. Trace the path, find the culprit, and it will lead you to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} hides many faces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14} takes the form of a radiant golden neckbrace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic floats at the heart of a fierce tempest, at the summit of the tallest spire, hidden where no naked eye can see and no wing can reach. Blind and torn, you need only reach and touch it to claim it as Location" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14} travels paths none can see." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian, larger than the rest, pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the gemstone, and chilling, unintelligible murmurs drift from within.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, High Priest of Anubis\u2014Aru of Death. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has mended her fractured mind and broken body, a mere trifle to the endless power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Soon, she will assume command over the ruins of Kunaten Keep as its new overlord, and will remain there even after the Pharaoh's army departs to march upon Al'Kirat. If you do not confront her there, many doors will close, and you will have to slay her at the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} weighs the confessions of the soul and renders judgement." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + }, + "{@note If the characters have already claimed the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} in the Great Pyramid in Chapter 4, there's no need to provide them this information.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} is a small gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the eye's iris. When the ruby is seen up close, one can see droplets of blood encased inside.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, a black dragon and ally of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, wields the relic. She lairs in a half-buried ship within the Desiccated Flats and scours the land in search powerful genies to benefit the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} sees the truth in all things." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "page": 146, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. Within the sapphire's clarity, reflections of lightning bolts and bursts of magma flicker chaotically.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Location", + "entries": [ + "The relic is concealed within the deepest vault, safeguarded by the fiercest guardian, and shielded by the strongest magic. It lies within the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Power", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} dominates the natural forces of the world." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter5/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Slaying the Sphinx", + "page": 147, + "entries": [ + "This encounter serves as a potential epilogue for {@i Sands of Doom} and is balanced for a party of at least 11th level.", + "Following the events at the Siege of Al'Kirat in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may seek to confront {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, particularly if they follow the Path of [Erudition]. If so, they may enter the Temple of Time one last time with the intent to bring about her end.", + "Foreseeing their intent to confront her, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} orders the {@creature Stone Golem|MM|Stone Golems} at the temple's entrance to attack the characters on sight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: She Who Heralds the Future", + "page": 147, + "entries": [ + "Inside the Temple of Time awaits {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), both prepared and fully expecting the character's arrival. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} still lives, and is on good terms with the sphinx, he is here to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Genies", + "entries": [ + "The Aru of ancient Anubia were once renowned for their mastery over genies, and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is no different. Beside the sphinx stand four genies of your choice, which can be any combination between {@creature Dao|MM}, {@creature Marid|MM}, {@creature Djinni|MM}, or {@creature Efreeti|MM}. Long ago, a meticulously crafted {@spell Wish|PHB} bound these genies to serve the sphinx in battle, and now, she summons their eternal servitude once more to defend her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Genies Guide the Party", + "entries": [ + "The genies are bound to fight for {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, though their voices remain their own. During the encounter, they will desperately beg the characters for aid and will offer insights to help them turn the tide. For instance, they may reveal that focusing attacks on a genie casting a {@spell Wish|PHB} could disrupt the spell entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Genies", + "entries": [ + "When a genie is reduced to 0 Hit Points, its bond to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is severed, and it dissolves into a shimmering pile of radiant dust. As the genie vanishes, the whispered words \"{@i thank you}\" drift gently on a breeze. However, a genie is not freed if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is destroyed first, and so they implore the characters to end their torment before slaying her." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Being a mortal simulacrum of the real {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, and not a true immortal Aru, she can serve as the recipient of wishes. Consequently, upon her command, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can be granted one {@spell Wish|PHB} by at least three of the four genies. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can only benefit from a maximum of three wishes, if {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} joins the battle on {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s side, the sphinx may allow him to claim one of the four wishes.", + "Throughout the encounter, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can spend a Bonus Action on her turn to instruct one of the genies to cast a {@spell Wish|PHB}. The chosen genie will then spend an action on its next turn to begin the casting, holding {@status Concentration|PHB} as if concentrating on a spell. If it maintains {@status Concentration|PHB} until the start of its following turn, the {@spell Wish|PHB} is fulfilled and takes effect. The genie can act normally on the turn the {@spell Wish|PHB} takes effect. If {@status Concentration|PHB} is broken, however, the casting fails without diminishing the number of wishes {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has available, and she may attempt another on her next turn.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wish Options", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} invokes a {@spell Wish|PHB}, you may choose from the options provided below. A genie's {@spell Wish|PHB} cannot be countered or dispelled, and it cannot undo or alter the effects of another {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. A {@spell Wish|PHB} always begins with the words: \"{@i As the stars bear witness...}\"", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Be Invincible!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} becomes a Huge-sized creature. Her current and maximum Hit Points are increased by 100, she gains Resistance to all damage except Force damage, and receives three extra uses of her Anubian Blessing feature. Further, while she has 1 or more Hit Points, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} regains 10 Hit Points at the start of each of her turns." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Them to Die!", + "entry": "When the {@spell Wish|PHB} is granted, each creature chosen by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} within the genie's line of sight will suffer {@damage 10d10} Force damage at the end of each of their turns, lasting until the creature dies. Any creature that is subsequently revived, is no longer affected." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish for Absolute Power!", + "entry": "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can now cast any of her spells without using spell slots, and her spellcasting cannot be negated or interrupted by any means, including by {@spell Silence|PHB}, Anti-Magic Zones, or {@spell Counterspell|PHB}. Further, she gains an additional use of her Legendary Actions per round." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "...I Wish to Turn Back Time!", + "entry": "This is always the third and final {@spell Wish|PHB} she invokes, reserved for the moment it becomes clear she is losing the battle. The {@spell Wish|PHB} rewinds time to just after the characters defeated the {@creature Stone Golem|MM|Stone Golems} outside the Temple of Time, but before they stepped inside. The characters gain the effects of a Long Rest. When they next enter the temple, they will discover it empty, with the Celestial Astrolabe destroyed." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy's Death", + "page": 147, + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, her form dissolves into clay and golden blood. In her last moments, her voice echoes across the temple, \"{@i Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Do you remember how it ends?}\" before her form melts.", + "With her death, glowing motes of divine energy emerge from her golden blood and drift toward the characters. As the energy infuses them, each character may choose an ability score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest and permanently increase it by 2.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fight Against an Aru", + "entries": [ + "This serves as the secret final encounter of the adventure and is designed to be extremely difficult. The group should be at least 11th level, each possessing a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, accompanied by at least one powerful ally, and prepared to counter a variety of strategies. Even so, the battle can quickly turn deadly if {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s wishes are not disrupted before they are fulfilled.", + "If you're confident in your player's abilities, consider starting the encounter with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s first {@spell Wish|PHB} already fulfilled at the start of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 148, + "entries": [ + "The conclusion of this chapter opens the gates for the characters to explore the Wasteland and decide how they will confront the Anubian menace threatening Kirat. From this point forward, {@i Sands of Doom} transitions into an {@b openworld narrative}, allowing players to choose where they want to go and which {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} they wish to pursue.", + "The remaining chapters of {@i Sands of Doom} do not follow a set order. Instead, these chapters become relevant only when the characters explore the locations or storylines they describe. The sole exception is the final chapter, {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11}, which serves as the climactic end to the adventure.", + "See the '{@adventure What's Next?|SandsOfDoom14|5|What's Next?}' section further ahead for a short description of where the characters can go and where to find all of the relevant information you will need as they do.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Temple of Time", + "page": 148, + "entries": [ + "With their meeting with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} complete, the characters are free to venture out and explore the lands of Kirat as they see fit.", + "Provided the characters previously convinced the survivors to stay, they can secure passage on the flying vessel back to Al'Kirat. The journey to the city takes {@b 8 hours}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving Without the Skylark", + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is unavailable, either because it already left for Al'Kirat or was destroyed by the Anubians, or if the characters simply choose not to board it, they will have to start their journey from the Southspire Mountains.", + "As the characters depart from the Temple of Time, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} equips them with enough provisions so they have 10 days worth of Traveling Supplies (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom14|2|Transporting Supplies}). If they lack a Hauler to carry the supplies, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} introduces them to one\u2014a {@creature Worg|MM} named {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hauler Xindra", + "entries": [ + "The worg offers her services as a Hauler for 2 Gold Pieces per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom14} speaks {@language Common|PHB} and {@language Abyssal|PHB}.", + "If the characters are uncertain where to head next, {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom14} suggests the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}\u2014a small trade outpost in the Wasteland. It's an ideal spot to rest, gather information, and replenish supplies. The journey to Zarai takes roughly 5 days at a Fast Pace.", + "While {@creature Xindra|SandsOfDoom14} acts as a Hauler, she is considered {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} and is unable to assist the characters in combat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Xindra", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila.", + "Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to Asmodeus in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Further Guidance from Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has the ability to communicate with the characters through the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell in order to grant assistance whenever she feels they need it. Additionally, she has the ability to send {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to meet with the characters whenever she deems it necessary.", + "How much help she gives the characters is completely up to you as the GM. Your players might not enjoy having you hold their hand throughout the game, or they might really appreciate having someone watching their back and leading them towards their goals. The nature of this help can also be tailored dependent on which Path of Fate the characters got. For example, if the characters begin working with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, the sphinx may attempt to rupture that relationship and guide them away from the dragon.", + "Do note that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is generally expected to remain distant unless the characters follow the Path of [Devotion]. This is what makes [Devotion] unique. In other paths, you can limit her guidance to warnings about actions to avoid, rather than to steer them towards actions to pursue." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Skylark", + "page": 148, + "entries": [ + "If the Skylark is forced to take flight before repairs are complete\u2014such as if the characters choose the Path of [Erudition] or [Benevolence] at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014it sustains catastrophic damage upon landing in Al'Kirat. Although the crew and survivors are unharmed, the Skylark is left beyond repair.", + "If the Skylark was allowed to complete its repairs\u2014such as if the characters chose the Path of [Devotion] option at the end of the '{@adventure Fall of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Fall of the Skylark}' section\u2014the vessel lands safely in Al'Kirat with only minimal damage. In this case, it undergoes necessary repairs and improvements to reinforce its hull and will be ready to fly again in {@b Day 45}. If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], the Sultana grants them permission to use the vessel for their own purposes, so long as {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} is the one who pilots it and it is returned safely before the siege begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What's Next?", + "page": 148, + "entries": [ + "From this point, {@i Sands of Doom} adopts an open-world format, giving players the freedom to choose where to go and what to do next. Which chapter comes next depends on the character's choices. Refer to the information below to determine which chapter you should prepare, based on where the characters choose to venture next.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Going Back to Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1} has all the information you need to handle the exploration of the city. It includes lore about the city, its locations, its inhabitants, and what the characters can do while they stay inside its walls. {@adventure Chapter 2: Outskirts of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|2} gives you information on the badlands surrounding the city, and the different species that inhabit the region. You will also need this information to run sessions in the city.", + "The Veil and the Flame ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}) unravels the mystery behind a series of disappearances plaguing Al'Kirat. The chapter is primarily set in the city and concludes in a hideout located several miles south of the city. Enchanted Gala ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom14|8}) is set entirely within Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Staying in the Wasteland", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|6} provides everything you need to know about the Wasteland, including its lore, special rules, notable locations, and rollable tables for events and encounters. A map of the region is also provided which highlights the major locations found on the cursed dunes. Several antagonists bearing {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} and {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}, make special appearances as Wasteland Encounters in Chapter 6.", + "The Sunken City of Anan'Thul ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9}) and the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}) can be found within the Wasteland. Kunaten Keep ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Kunaten Keep}) is also located there but remains inaccessible until Day 31, when the Anubian army sets off on its march toward Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "Going forward, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} takes on a more passive role as an NPC whom the characters can approach with questions regarding the Anubians. The professor withdraws to the College of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat and spends the remainder of the adventure cataloging information about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, and the Aru. He is frequently summoned to the Ruby Court, where he provides the Sultana and her generals with valuable insights into Anubian tactics and their military structure for the impending war.", + "If you like, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} can take a more active role in the story by helping the characters locate the Sunken City of Anan'Thul in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9} or by providing lore on the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}. Additionally, you could have him participate in the war council of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11} to provide important exposition on the Anubians that may be useful for the characters to know." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Alacrity", + "entries": [ + "The captain of the Skylark hails from a prominent family of sorcerers deeply tied to Al'Kirat's military. Once preparations for war begin, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} swiftly joins her family to prepare for the city's defense. She can serve as the characters' liaison in matters of war and the one who invites them to the first war council at the start of {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11}.", + "If the Skylark ever soars again (see 'Fate of the Skylark'), it is {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} who takes the helm, even if it means embarking on a suicide mission\u2014so fierce is her sense of duty.", + "If the characters uncover {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s secret (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}) and share it with {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14}, she joins their efforts to stop him, driven by her history as his former student to make things right. If Rashid is then defeated, it would be {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} who would become the new Vizier of Al'Kirat\u2014unless a wizard among the characters is willing to accept the position.", + "The characters will have a chance to fight at her side and save her from Anubians during the Siege of Al'Kirat in the '{@adventure Wall Breach!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Wall Breach!}' encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Squeak", + "entries": [ + "If the survivors of the Skylark choose to stand their ground against the Anubians, {@creature Squeak|SandsOfDoom14} panics and flees in terror at the start of the battle, convinced they are all doomed. Lost and alone in the vast Wasteland, the kenku vanishes without a trace, never to be seen again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana Summons", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara} of Al'Kirat seeks an audience with the characters to learn firsthand about the events that transpired at both the Pyramid and Kunaten Keep. Soon after their arrival in the city, they are met by a messenger who delivers the summons to the Ruby Court. The gravity of these events leaves little room for delay and the Sultana expects them promptly.", + "The characters stand before the Sultana, her advisors, and a gathering of Merchant Lords and influential citizens at her court. All the powers that be are eager to hear the characters' story and occasionally press them with questions. Shortly after the meeting, if it hasn't done so already, Al'Kirat begins preparing for war." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "page": 149, + "entries": [ + "Time progresses in {@i Sands of Doom}, and soon, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will march to Al'Kirat with a terrifying army. {@b The characters have 60 days before the Siege of Al'Kirat begins} and they must make the most out of their time to explore the Wasteland and accomplish their objectives.", + "From this point forward, you must keep track of the passage of time. It's not just a matter of knowing when the siege will commence, but certain events that take place in the remaining chapters will be influenced by how much time has passed.", + "The first morning after the characters leave the Temple of Time is considered {@b Day 1}. Count each subsequent day by adding to this number, making the next day Day 2, then Day 3, and so on. Consult {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom14|12} for a timeline of special events in {@i Sands of Doom}, categorized by day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Optional: Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If you'd rather not manage the passage of time day-by-day, consider using the Milestone Tracking method. Using Milestone Tracking, time advances whenever characters level up, and rather than tying major events to specific days, this system triggers events to occur at specific levels.", + "Chapters containing important timed events will provide a Milestone Tracking option that you can refer to, found at the beginning of each of those chapters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Gala (Chapter 8)", + "entries": [ + "If you're using the Milestone Tracking method, you are expected to roll a {@dice 1d4} at this moment, as soon as the characters leave the Temple of Time. The result determines the number of weeks that remain before invitations to the Enchanted Gala are sent. Once they are sent, you will roll another {@dice 1d4} to determine the number of weeks before the gala begins.", + "See {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8} for more about the gala and its auction." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 149, + "entries": [ + "The characters will advance to 5th level at the end of this chapter. If they chose to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, they level up upon leaving the Temple of Time. If they opted not to meet with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, they do so immediately upon leaving the Skylark." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 6: Exploring the Wasteland", + "page": 150, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "{@i Sands of Doom} now transitions into an open-world adventure; meaning the characters no longer have a single direct path to follow in order to reach their goal. A large army of Anubians is gathering at Kunaten Keep and will soon march upon the city of Al'Kirat. What the characters choose to do with their time is up to them, but they must be prepared to face the wrath of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} when the death bells toll and his army reaches the city.", + "The characters can now focus on gathering allies, eliminating their enemies, collecting {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, or following the whims of the wind. Yet, no matter their choice, they will have to traverse the Wasteland. As such, this chapter provides everything you will need to manage the unique locations and encounters they can find in the dunes.", + "Here is a brief summary of the chapter:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "entries": [ + "A guide to the key landmarks on the world map for the characters to explore." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "A list of random events to intrigue and challenge the party as they travel the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dangers & Hazards", + "entries": [ + "Mechanics for handling the natural perils of the Wasteland, such as sandstorms and mirages." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "A special section dedicated to exploring the ruins of Kunaten Keep and the gateway into the Duaat it now harbors." + ] + } + ] + }, + "All of the content found in this chapter is balanced for a party of four characters of 5th to 8th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Marking Locations", + "page": 150, + "entries": [ + "When running {@i Sands of Doom}, players are meant to be shown a version of the world map with no locations marked within the Wasteland, which you can find at the end of the book. This underscores the limited and unreliable documentation of the area, requiring the characters to explore it in order to uncover its locations. In other words, even if they have an idea of where a site might be, they will need to navigate the dunes in order to find it.", + "Some important locations, such as the Sunken City of Anan'Thul (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9}) and the Oasis of Zarai (see {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}), have predetermined locations. When the characters are one hexagon away from these locations (about 2 miles), you can reveal their placement on the world map. Other locations are discovered randomly, either through random encounters as per the rules in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom14|6|Random Encounters} section, or placed by you as the situation demands. The hexagon where the characters encounter these places becomes their fixed location on the map. Many of these locations come with specific instructions on when to mark them. However, you have the flexibility to add anything interesting the characters find during their travels to the map, allowing them to revisit these places whenever they wish to." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Locations", + "page": 151, + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Desert of Kirat' map below for a view of the lands of Kirat, with an emphasis on the Great Wasteland. This section provides detailed descriptions for all of the nonchapter specific locations marked on the map.", + "Some locations feature a 'Quick Encounter' section. These optional events are designed to offer a quick setup for a combat encounter if the characters find themselves near the area. If an encounter isn't appropriate at the time, you can easily skip it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove (Oasis)", + "page": 151, + "entries": [ + "In a small valley lies the entrance to a hidden green grove found underground. This is the grove of a young dryad named Ashae, who has been experimenting with methods to cleanse the Wasteland through the use of blood.", + "The characters can visit the grove as part of the events that unfold in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}. For a detailed description of the grove and the dryad Ashae, see '{@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom14|10|Ashae's Grove}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who travel near the grove encounter a friendly herd of 30 antelopes (use the statistics for {@creature Deer|MM}). The herd is then attacked by {@dice 2d4} {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, which avoid tangling with the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blackstone Gorge", + "page": 151, + "entries": [ + "Blackstone Gorge is encircled by blackened mountains that enclose a raging perpetual storm. This storm is fueled by billowing black smoke emanating from Mount Khalazaar, a large volcano on the eastern end of the ring of mountains. Lightning endlessly courses through the dark tempest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too close to Blackstone Gorge encounter two thirsty {@creature Young Remorhaz|MM}. These creatures can be appeased with an offering of water, requiring at least 8 units worth of traveling supplies (4 units per remorhaz)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Plains of Molten Glass", + "entries": [ + "The Plains of Molten Glass covers the area inside of the valley encircled by the Blackstone Gorge. The endless thunderstorm that reigns above, and the rivers of water and magma that run underneath the ground, have created a deadly combination that have made traversing the valley nothing short of impossible for all but the most powerful.", + "The heat of the magma has melted much of the sand into glass and stepping on it carelessly creates jagged edges that slices the feet of travelers. When the underground tunnels of water make contact with the magma, the resulting steam bursts out from the ground in the form of geysers, whose scalding water burns those it touches. Furthermore, these geysers send jagged glass flying into the sky, piercing those on their way out before falling down like a rain of knives from the sky. The large concentration of these geysers in the area fill the Plains of Glass with high moisture that ocasionally transforms into a scalding and poisonous fog.", + "To make matters worse, lightning constantly strikes the glassy sand, creating fulgurites up to 10 feet tall. These structures, resembling trees but made of jagged glass, form forests in areas of frequent lightning strikes. These sharp and dangerous forests hinder passage and slice those who make even the slightest misstep." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Region_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "The Desert of Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center Spire", + "page": 152, + "entries": [ + "Like the sting of an earthen god, a massive pillar of rock juts out from the ground at the center of the Wasteland. The spire is wider at the base, growing thinner as it climbs into the sky. The base measures 10 miles in length and the spire rises a total of 6,000 feet (about 1.2 miles).", + "Center Spire is tall enough that it can be seen from any location within the Wasteland, so long as they have an unobstructed view of the massive structure in the distance. Because of its size and location, caravans use Center Spire as a navigational tool, comparing its location with other landmarks around them to determine the direction they are traveling while in the Wasteland.", + "A ring-shaped storm rests at the summit of the pillar like a crown, blowing away any creature that attempts to fly anywhere close to the peak. The powerful winds can be felt dozens of miles away from the spire, becoming stronger and louder the closer one gets.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Base of the Spire", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Center_Spire.webp" + }, + "title": "Center Spire" + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The dunes surrounding Center Spire gradually turn into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} as one approaches its base. Strong winds move the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} in a counter-clockwise pattern, creating a whirlpool effect around the spire\u2014like an earthen mirror to the rotating storm at its peak.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of identical obelisks circle the base of the spire, 2 miles away from its base. Each of these 30-foot tall stone monuments stand on a 10-foot tall stepped platform. These are considered Obelisks of Anubia (see {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}).", + "Inscribed on the obelisks is a warning written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}, {@language Dwarvish|PHB}, {@language Primordial|PHB}, and {@language Celestial|PHB}. The warning reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Above the crown, a tempest screams,", + "Below the sands, a nightmare dreams.", + "Chained to serve by the Aru's hand,", + "Forever made to serve the land.", + "Speak not their names, heed not their cries,", + "Break not their binds, until all else dies." + ] + }, + "The poem warns of the two genies bound and imprisoned within Center Spire. The only way to ensure a genie's {@spell Wish|PHB} endures forever is by compelling the genie to sacrifice itself as part of the casting\u2014a dark secret commonly employed by the Aru across the worlds they explore. Remnants of this ancient magic include the everlasting storm that circles atop Center Spire and the monstrous behemoth that lairs deep within its base. Once, the Aru commanded the beast and the storm to terraform the land, but now they rage uncontrollably without direction or purpose." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet}. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet} is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} like an octopus gliding through water.", + "{@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet} uses the base statistics of a {@creature Kraken|MM} with the following changes: it is Immune to Fire rather than Lightning, its swimming speed is replaced with a burrow speed of 60 feet, its lightning-based actions manifests as spines of compressed earth thrown at its enemies that deal Piercing damage instead of Lightning damage, and its Ink Cloud Legendary Action superheats the surrounding sand, dealing Fire damage in place of Poison damage [Toxic Ink requires no changes in the 2024 version of the Monster Manual].", + "The area within one mile of the spire's base is considered {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet}'s lair. All references to water and Lightning damage in the 'A Kraken's Lair' section of its stat block are replaced with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} and Fire damage, respectively, for the Terrakhet [Kraken Lairs requires no changes]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ferrus, the Dao", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet} is, in truth, a powerful {@creature Dao|MM} named {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14}, forcibly transformed into a monstrous being by the Aru to reshape the land according to their desires. Those who understand {@language Primordial|PHB} can hear {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14}'s faint, hate-filled whispers emanating from the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet} during combat.", + "When the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, a character can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom14|10|Fabled Treasures}) to draw {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14}'s essence from the monster directly into the lamp. The process takes 1 minute to complete.", + "Once {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14}'s essence is fully contained within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet}'s form collapses into ashes and dust." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Terrakhet.webp" + }, + "title": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Summit", + "entries": [ + "Characters can reach the summit of Center Spire by either climbing the pillar or flying to the top.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking to climb the spire can do so provided they have either proper climbing gear or a Climbing Speed. On average, a group can climb 2,000 feet in a single day, which means it will take about three days for the characters to reach the top.", + "Characters attempting this journey must spend their nights in the caves they find along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying", + "entries": [ + "A creature flying from the base of the spire would take 20 minutes to reach the top with a Flying Speed of 30 feet, or 10 minutes with a Flying Speed of 60 feet. However, the winds near the summit are so strong that creatures are unable to fly the last 500 feet to reach the top. Flying characters must resort to teleportation, climbing, or any other such method to traverse the final 500 feet needed to reach the pinnacle.", + "Only a Huge-sized flying creature, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}, would be strong enough to fly through the storm and land on the pinnacle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} dwell in the many ledges and caves found throughout Center Spire, being some of the only flying creatures in the desert strong enough to fly through the powerful gusts of air of the area. Many of the {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} that live on the higher sections of the spire have gone deaf after years of living through the endless screeching noise.", + "Characters climbing the spire will inevitably encounter one {@creature Manticore|MM} that will attempt to intimidate them into giving up some of their metal. In such a case, you can run the 'Manticore' encounter found in the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom14|6|Random Encounters} section. {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} searching for reinforcements in Center Spire return with twice the usual number of reinforcements as described in the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Top of the Spire", + "entries": [ + "The summit of Center Spire is a plateau with a 25-foot radius of relatively flat terrain. Creatures standing at the summit are protected from being blown away by the storm, but are slowed down by the gusts. These creatures require 3 feet of movement for every 1 foot they wish to move and are unable to fly. Additionally, creatures here are {@condition Deafened|PHB} to sounds originating more than 5 feet away.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shamal, the Djinni", + "entries": [ + "The vortex of wind atop the spire is, in truth, the scattered form of a powerful {@creature Djinni|MM} named {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom14|Shamal}, who was transformed into a living {@spell Wish|PHB} by the Aru to control the winds of Anubia. Creatures that understand {@language Primordial|PHB} can hear the faint cries of the genie carried on the winds of the Wasteland.", + "A character standing at the summit of Center Spire can use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} to draw all of {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom14|Shamal}'s scattered essence from the vortex into the lamp. This process takes 1 minute, during which the party is attacked by a number of {@creature Air Elemental|MM|Air Elementals} equal to the number of characters present.", + "Once {@creature Shamal, the Djinni|SandsOfDoom14|Shamal} is fully absorbed into the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, the swirling vortex vanishes forever." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), floats invisibly 30 feet above the summit of Center Spire. Any creature not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} that physically touches the cloak immediately becomes attuned to it.", + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} could function as beacons to amplify and extend the restorative magic of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} during the Great Awakening. The {@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14} was specifically positioned here to fulfill that role and its location is known to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c61" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Top_of_the_Spire_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Top of the Spire (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c61" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desiccated Flats", + "page": 154, + "entries": [ + "During the time of ancient Anubia, this area was filled with great salt lakes. They have since dried completely. Today, the salt that once dissolved in the water encrusts the floor of these large depressions, forming thick layers of white, crunchy sediments. The remains of ancient ships, half-buried in the flats, serve as lairs for dangerous monsters.", + "Within one of these half-buried ships lies the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}. For more details, refer to '{@adventure Malicia's Lair|SandsOfDoom14|6|Malicia's Lair}' below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through the salt flats spot a crater where a {@creature Bulette|MM} sleeps atop the corpses of dozens of creatures. The pungent smell is overwhelming. Characters can easily avoid the area or attempt to surprise the {@creature Bulette|MM}. The corpses can be looted for up to 300 Gold Pieces worth of treasure." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eastspire Mountains", + "page": 154, + "entries": [ + "These mountains mark the eastern border of Kirat. The dunes beyond them is regarded as dangerous and unexplored territory (see {@adventure Sands of No Return|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sands of No Return}). {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} and Fang Dragons roost throughout the mountains, but are only aggressive to those who climb into their domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling near the mountains spot two {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} fighting in the air over territory. Suddenly, a terrifying {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) appears, scaring the {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} away. The {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} glares at the characters before flying off. If the party continues to remain in the area, they are attacked by two hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Hideout (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The hideout of the Black Company, a dangerous band of brigands. The location and the bandits that dwell in it are described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lunar Shrine (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "An ancient shrine dedicated to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}. The shrine is described in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fanged Mountains", + "page": 154, + "entries": [ + "These mountains divide Kirat from the northern stretches of the Wasteland and the distant human kingdoms to the north. An unnatural dryness renders its valleys untraversable, forming large pillars of salt that rise from the ground and desiccating any creature that ventures through them.", + "Thousands of {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Fang Dragons} roost atop the mountains, seemingly immune to the dangerous withering valleys found within." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kunaten Keep (Oasis)", + "page": 154, + "entries": [ + "A fortified Kirati settlement in the Wasteland. The location is described in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}, {@adventure Chapter 5|SandsOfDoom14|5}, and at the end of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Lair", + "page": 155, + "entries": [ + "A ship sunken amidst the salt flats of the Wasteland. This is the lair of {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), a {@creature Young Black Dragon|MM}. Characters that wish to hunt or speak with the dragon can do so by coming here.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has repurposed a merchant vessel as her lair, an ancient ship that once sailed the waters from which these salt flats emerged thousands of years ago. Half of the ship protrudes above the sand, while the other half is buried beneath. The entrance is a large hole the dragon bored into the deck using her Acid Breath feature.", + "See the battlemap 'Malicia's Lair' found below for the layout of the ship and its immediate surroundings.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who is Home?", + "entries": [ + "When the characters first arrive at the lair, roll a {@dice d100} percentile dice to determine who is currently present. On a roll of 01-25, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is present and is found in area 8. On a roll of 26-75, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is not present and a dangerous battlegroup of Anubians has recently arrived searching for her (see 'Anubian Search Party'). On a roll of 76-100, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is not present but she arrives at a moment of your choice while the characters are exploring her lair.", + "Do not roll if the party follows the Path of [Erudition]. Instead, the Anubians are present, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} arrives shortly after the party interacts with the gnolls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salt Flats", + "entries": [ + "The hard encrusted layer of salt sediment on the floor makes crunching sounds when stepped on and leaves obvious footprints behind. Creatures walking on the salt flats make Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) checks with Disadvantage and creatures tracking such footprints make Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks to do so with Advantage.", + "The flat expanse enables creatures to spot the ship from nearly a mile away. Likewise, those on or around the ship can see anyone approaching from a similar distance." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c62" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Malicias_Lair_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Malicia's Lair (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c62" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Ship's Deck", + "entries": [ + "The main entrance to the ship is a large hole on the deck near the helm, leading down to area 2. Smaller holes and cracks in the hull of the ship can also serve as entry points, but require a {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to locate and can only be traversed by Small-sized creatures. These smaller holes all lead to area 4.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Search Party", + "entries": [ + "On a roll of 26-75 (see 'Who is Home'), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has sent a powerful battlegroup of gnolls in search of the dragon. The battlegroup is currently on top of the ship, walking around the deck and searching for different openings throughout the hull of the vessel. They know {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} lairs within the salt flats but are unsure if this is her lair.", + "The battlegroup consists of one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14}, one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts}. If the characters are 7th level or higher, the battlegroup includes an additional {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14} and an {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The Anubians threateningly question the characters about the black dragon's whereabouts (using the {@spell Tongues|PHB} spell), before commanding them to leave. They grow hostile if the characters visibly carry {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} or refuse to leave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Anubians were sent to invite the dragon to meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, who demands her allegiance and assistance in the attack on Al'Kirat. The gnolls wait in her lair until she returns {@dice 1d4} hours later. After speaking with them, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} agrees to a meeting with the Pharaoh. The next day, she flies to meet {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} in his encampment ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). There, she affirms her loyalty but refuses to attack the city. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, mad from the influence of the Will, designates {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} as an enemy of the Empire\u2014to be hunted and killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "The meeting between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has already happened. The Anubians were sent to slay the dragon and reclaim the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}. If the characters engage the Anubians in combat, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} fatefully appears at the beginning of the second round to assist them. If the characters do not intervene and hide, the Anubians set up an ambush for the dragon. She arrives {@dice 1d4} hours later and, provided the party does not intervene, falls victim to the attack, where she is killed and her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} taken." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Filter Room", + "entries": [ + "Sand naturally falls into this room from the hole to the surface above. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} keeps the doors to this room closed to prevent sand from seeping into adjacent rooms, and she occasionally clears it when it fills up too high.", + "The room is 10 feet below the deck. Characters can jump into this room from the deck without taking fall damage by landing on the soft mounds of sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Storage", + "entries": [ + "Here {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} keeps crates, barrels, and boxes filled with alchemical and magical reagents which she uses for her experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "There are 1,000 Gold Pieces worth of material components in this room. In general, the material components are separated as follows: 200 Gold Pieces worth of special inks, 200 Gold Pieces worth of exotic minerals, 200 Gold Pieces worth of plants and herbs, 200 Gold Pieces worth of incense and other religious tributes, and 200 Gold Pieces worth of assorted body parts such as eyeballs suspended in liquid, boxes filled with hair and nails, and bones of different kinds of animals. All gathered to serve as various material components for her experiments." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Main Chamber", + "entries": [ + "This is the largest room on the vessel, formerly the crew's sleeping quarters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has removed all the furniture to make space for her experiments. A map of Kirat is nailed to one of the walls.", + "Three steel cages are pushed into the western corners of the room. Two of them contain emaciated gazelles (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|MM} with five levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}), while the third holds a chained {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM}.", + "Four {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} freely roam the room. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} uses them as unwitting guardians to her lair. They do not attack Undead like {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}. She must corral the mummies into a room before having any visitors, as they attack living creatures on sight. The mummies can't reach inside the cages to harm the animals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Map of Kirat", + "entries": [ + "The map is filled with scribbles, circles, and Arrows pointing at different locations within the Wasteland; the map marks {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s attempt at searching for the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experimented Scorpion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} has had its pincers severed, its body is chained to the ground and its tail is bound in place. Its tail is positioned over containers which are designed to drain its poison into a set of vials under it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has experimented feeding the creature undead flesh, and then testing for any alterations to the scorpion's natural venom. The macabre experiment has turned the beast into a Monstrosity and has given it an evil disposition. Its eyes have grown reddish in tone and its poison has manifested additional properties.", + "There are three full vials of the scorpion's tainted venom. Treat each of the vials as vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|DMG} (see '{@adventure Wyvern Poison|SandsOfDoom14|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}), except that those that fail the Saving Throw against the poison have their maximum Hit Points reduced by an amount equal to the Poison damage. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a Long Rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drained Gazelles", + "entries": [ + "The gazelles are not restrained but are far too frail to move. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has been using their blood to feed herself. If the characters are on good terms with the dragon, she allows the party to butcher one of them to eat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Blocked Stairs", + "entries": [ + "The small room is empty, except for a staircase descending into a lower level. The floor below, and the stairs leading down, are completely buried in sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The lower chambers were the storage rooms of the ship. Characters capable of draining the sand or burrowing through it discover a large steel chest amidst the debris. The chest is affected by an {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} spell, cannot be broken, and requires either a {@dc 25} Strength check or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} to open.", + "The chest contains 500 Platinum Pieces, ten chunks of amber each worth 50 Gold Pieces, and a {@item Ring of Spell Turning|DMG} carefully placed on a soft silken surface.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} does not know about the chests, as the large quantity of hard-packed sand blocks her {@spell Detect Magic|PHB} spell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Laboratory", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} uses this room to test samples, mix ingredients, and perform experiments. Two large tables fill up the corners of the room, holding vials with mysterious liquids, metal sheets with chunks of severed flesh, and pages scribbled with notes. On the table, a small glass cage holds a hyperactive jerboa encased inside, which angrily darts around in its confined space.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scribbled Notes", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has discovered that blood has the property to 'destroy' the Rust of the Wasteland (see '{@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom14|2|Red Sand}'). The notes on the table detail her experiments to uncover this property, which involved the exsanguination of many animals. Among these notes are also records of the dragon's experiments with the jerboa in the room." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enraged Jerboa", + "entries": [ + "A jerboa is a small desert rodent that resembles a fusion of a rat and a kangaroo. The floor of its cage is filled with red sand and contains several tiny skeletons. The creature runs around in distress, shrieking at anyone who approaches.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has experimented with the mental effects caused by the red sand upon animals, specifically observing them over weeks after being forced to remain in contact with the sand. She has noted that such animals exhibit extreme aggression. Despite her attempts to temper this behavior, the aggression only diminishes if the red sand is removed.", + "Anyone who tries to pet the jerboa suffers severe scratches and bites from the tiny, furious creature." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Experiment Room", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has prepared this room for the dissection and experimentation of creatures. A thin shelf nailed to the wall holds various tools such as scalpels, hammers, pliers, needles, and saws. An elevated platform serves as a restraining bed, equipped with manacles and leather binds.", + "At present, an Anubian mummy writhes in its restraints on the bed. A simple closed chest sits by the wall near the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has been experimenting on mummies to better understand their nature. She has discovered that they are drawn to the Heka found in the amber of the region. The dragon has been 'feeding' the bound mummy large amounts of this divine energy, noting that the creature's power grows with each consumption.", + "Infused with a significant amount of Heka, the mummy uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|MM}. However, it cannot use its lair or Legendary Actions, nor does it have access to its Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] or Spellcasting features.", + "The {@creature Mummy Lord|MM|Mummy} is securely bound. A lever next to the platform can be pulled as an action to release the manacles. Once the manacles are opened, the mummy can easily free itself by tearing off the leather binds on its chest as an action. Freed, the {@creature Mummy Lord|MM} will attempt to slay any living creature it sees." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simple Chest", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are five chunks of amber, each worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Malicia's Haven", + "entries": [ + "A {@spell Magic Mouth|PHB} spell has been cast on the door leading into this room, set to activate whenever a creature (other than {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}) approaches within 10 feet of it. In {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s draconic voice, the spell speaks: \"{@i These are my chambers. You're not welcome. Steal the amber from the chest nearby and leave. If you disturb my bed, I will kill you.}\"", + "The door is also enchanted with an {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} spell. It requires a {@dc 25} Strength check to force open or a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} to unlock it.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} does not require sleep, but she rests here to contemplate her future moves. A large bed of dirty, wet leaves, sprinkled with clumps of soil, dominates most of the room. A trail around the mound of leaves leads to a wide container filled with dirt where a tree grows from it. The tree and the surrounding area are covered in dried blood stains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bed of Compost", + "entries": [ + "As a black dragon, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s natural habitat is the swamp, and she has put an unreasonable amount of effort into creating a bed with the perfect consistency, moisture level, and volume for a creature such as herself. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is, for lack of a better word, 'peculiar' about her bed and immediately knows if anyone has disturbed or used it.", + "In the middle of her bed lies a book titled 'Dark Tales of the Beastwars,' written by multiple authors who recount their experiences and memories of the war. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has been studying the abilities of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, which have been documented by soldiers who witnessed his battles against the beastfolk. She has marked every instance in the book where the Vizier is mentioned and added notes on the spells she believes he cast on those occasions. Characters who read the book (requires 30 hours to read) learn the general scope of {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s spellcasting abilities.", + "Any creature that destroys her bed earns her wrath, and she will go to unreasonable lengths to destroy them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blood Tree", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} knows that spilling blood in the red dunes can release water if done in large quantities, but she is unsure of the water's exact origin. In an experiment, she attempted to plant a small tree from O'grila in a clump of dirt and red sand, feeding it blood to see if it would sustain the tree. The dragon observed that no water was produced, concluding that water is only released when blood is spilled directly on the dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is present, she is resting on her bed while studying the Dark Tales of the Beastwars. She is open to meeting respectful visitors and willing to trade or collaborate, as long as she receives something of equal value in return. Any creature attempting to trick or deceive her will be automatically discovered if she can use her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} on them.", + "If challenged to a battle and needing an escape, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} will use her Acid Breath feature to melt a hole in the deck above, and fly away." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Northspire Mountains", + "page": 157, + "entries": [ + "These mountains were once sacred to the Anubians and served as a place where pilgrims could speak directly to the Aru. The area is filled with the ruins of Anubian temples, sealed tombs, and destroyed settlements. The Will of the Sands holds great dominion over the region and frequent sandstorms often make it difficult for creatures to approach the mountains.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters approaching the mountains encounter two skeletal {@creature Hook Horror|MM|Hook Horrors} and {@dice 1d4} skeletal {@creature Quaggoth|MM|Quaggoths}. Controlled by the Will of the Sands, these Undead versions attack without mercy. A {@adventure flaying sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sandstorms} arrives midway through the encounter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)", + "page": 157, + "entries": [ + "Zarai, a small settlement of Kirati tieflings, lies deep in the heart of the Wasteland. Once a thriving settlement, Zarai has diminished in size and now struggles to sustain itself as it once did, relying heavily on caravans passing through for supplies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Faction Overview", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "50 (86% tiefling, 8% human, 4% beastfolk, 2% other)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, a respected druid, is the closest thing to a leader in Zarai." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Militia", + "entries": [ + "If the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} faces an attack, it can rally a defense force comprising 10 {@creature Tribal Warrior|MM|Tribal Warriors} and 2 {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "Simple barter economy. The settlement offers water and information to those who visit. Residents often scour the nearby dunes for ruins, and pay caravaneers for any valuable information they acquire. This information is then sold to those who next visit the Oasis. In exchange, the people of Zarai then barter their findings for coin, food, and essential supplies." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Druid Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|MM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "The water springs of Zarai were once the watering hole of a large group of {@creature Giant Boar|MM|Giant Boars}, who used it a few times a year when they migrated across the Wasteland. The original Kirati who settled in Zarai were almost run out by the boars during their first meeting. Eli, whose magic allows him to speak with the animals, convinced them to share the water springs with the Kirati. Now, groups of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Giant Boar|MM|Giant Boars} occasionally arrive at Zarai every month in order to peacefully drink from the springs and rest, before continuing through their migration. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} was the name of the pack's leader who, after several migrations through Zarai and lengthy conversations with Eli, befriended the druid and became his life-long companion. The tavern in Zarai was named after the boar in its honor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} is Eli's best friend and companion. He uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|MM}, except he has 70 Hit Points, an Intelligence score of 4, and can attack twice with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Additionally, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} can understand the rough meaning of words spoken to him in {@language Common|PHB}, the result of Eli's training of the mighty beast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Eli_Elaia.webp" + }, + "title": "Eli Elaia" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Lonely Ogre", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14} (LE male {@creature Ogre|MM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here.", + "The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14} in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14} found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for ogres. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "When the characters pass through Zarai, {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14} offers his services as a Hauler to assist with carrying their supplies on their journeys (see {@adventure Transporting Supplies|SandsOfDoom14|2|Transporting Supplies}). Should any of the residents notice this, they will attempt to persuade the characters not to mistreat or enslave him but to provide him with a fair deal for his work.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Zug Zug", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14|Ogre} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Oasis_of_Zarai.webp" + }, + "title": "The Oasis of Zarai" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locations in Zarai", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Oasis of Zarai' map. The small village hugs the southern portion of the large natural spring of water that supports it, while the northern portion is covered in a dense thicket of trees and spiny bushes. Leaves and small clumps of red sand float over the surface of the water and a healthy number of fish swim under their shadow.", + "Around thirty buildings have been erected in the settlement, but ten of them are empty and derelict. Visitors are welcome to use the empty houses during their stay.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gazebo", + "entries": [ + "A small causeway extends into the spring, leading to an earthen platform at its center. Here, the locals have built a comfortable gazebo. The area is often occupied by {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14}, who enjoys lounging by the entrance, while stray boars frequently use the causeway to drink from the spring." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "A tall and ancient monument stands near the main square of the village. The white obelisk is adorned with Anubian hieroglyphics carved into its surface.", + "This is an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. The villagers are aware of its magical properties and have used its power sparingly over the years to cure diseases and heal their wounds. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} has 100 Gold Pieces worth of amber stored in his house, which he saves to use with the obelisk when needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk Tavern", + "entries": [ + "This is the only tavern in Zarai. It is owned by an elderly tiefling woman named Luna Lu and managed by a lizardfolk named Ssk'ar.", + "Ssk'ar serves a unique drink of its own making called 'mudclaw mead.' This thick, white broth resembles more of a soup than a drink. It is crafted by boiling chunks of ankheg until the meat dissolves into a liquid, which is then mixed with a mead. Mudclaw mead is heavy and sweet, with a fishy taste that lingers for hours. Its alcohol content is potent enough to cause a full blackout if finished entirely. Caravaneers sip it gradually over the course of their travels.", + "Mudclaw mead is popular and contributes significantly to the settlement's income. Unfortunately, Ssk'ar has run out of ankheg meat. The lizardfolk is willing to pay the characters 300 Gold Pieces worth of amber, scavenged from the desert, for an entire fresh ankheg carcass." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c63" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Oasis_of_Zarai_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Oasis of Zarai (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c63" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sands of No Return", + "page": 159, + "entries": [ + "The Wasteland extends for hundreds of miles to the east. Its borders are patrolled by dangerous clans of xenophobic and superstitious centaurs who kill trespassers on sight. The orcs of O'grila have battled these centaurs for decades, vying for control over their verdant plateau. Occasionally, titanic sand worms can be seen roaming this region, and the orcs suspect that the centaurs have learned how to tame them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters who venture too far into the Sands of No Return have an {@chance 80} chance of encountering a warband of {@dice 2d6} {@creature Centaur|MM|Centaurs} and a {@chance 20} chance of encountering a ravenous {@creature Purple Worm|MM} swimming through the dunes." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scalding Mists (Oasis)", + "page": 159, + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows from the summit of the Twin Peaks of O'grila, through the Gray Forest, and into the Wasteland. The main river splits into several streams that travel through underground tunnels; as these tunnels near the overheated ground of Mount Khalazaar, the water heats into steam which bursts forth through cracks and geysers found throughout the region. The steam creates a hot mist that blankets the area, clouding vision and disorienting travelers. Constant orc in-fighting in the Gray Forest causes the Issith River to run heavy with blood, which naturally clears the red sand of the Wasteland wherever the river flows.", + "The Scalding Mists are always considered to be a zone of Extreme Heat (see {@adventure Extreme Heat|SandsOfDoom14|6|Extreme Heat}). Additionally, visibility here is restricted to a range of 60 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Salamanders in the Mist", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} have constructed a few scattered villages concealed within the mist, subsisting by hunting the few beasts that dare to drink from the Issith Cauldron (see 'Issith Cauldron'). Characters exploring the region eventually encounter two {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} and their three {@creature Hell Hound|MM|Hell Hound} pets, out on the hunt for remorhaz. These {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} are not aggressive but wish to be left alone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Issith Cauldron", + "entries": [ + "The Issith River flows into a vast, boiling lake called the Issith Cauldron. This is the largest source of 'drinkable' water in the region, though its scalding heat deters all but the most desperate. Creatures that drink from the lake take {@damage 2d6} Fire damage per gallon they consume, and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage at the start of each of their turns while submerged in its waters. Creatures with Resistance or Immunity to Fire damage can drink from and submerge in the lake without harm.", + "The lake is a frequent watering spot for {@creature Remorhaz|MM}, {@creature Worg|MM|Worgs}, and {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns}, though these creatures are often hunted by the local {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} is known to visit the Issith Cauldron to bathe (she enjoys the pain).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage, the Marid", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|MM} named {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's {@spell Wish|PHB}.", + "As the {@spell Wish|PHB} stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a {@spell Wish|PHB}, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no {@spell Wish|PHB} can undo another (see {@adventure Laws of a Wish|SandsOfDoom14|15|Laws of a Wish} on {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15}).", + "While shackled, {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} can do nothing but speak, and is Immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a {@creature Harpy|MM}, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Performance}) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} to draw her into the artifact.", + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} spends her time humming her beautiful melodies, and any creature that submerges their head into the lake can hear them with perfect clarity. A character who hears her song may attempt to dive and follow it to the source by succeeding on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. When the characters first approach her, they are ambushed by a number of {@creature Water Elemental|MM|Water Elementals} equal to the number of characters present\u2014guardians to keep her imprisoned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Mirage", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} can speak while underwater and offers the characters a {@spell Wish|PHB} if they can free her from her binds. She explains the unique condition required to break them. If they fail to do so, she tells them of the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}) and the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} found inside. To aid them, she allows one of the characters to tear off the precious gold necklace from her neck\u2014studded with sapphires and worth 5,000 Gold Pieces\u2014and instructs them to trade it to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} in exchange for the lamp.", + "Though {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|Mirage} knows the characters must find the two halves of the Scarab Key to locate the treasury, she has no knowledge of who currently possesses them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Southspire Mountains", + "page": 160, + "entries": [ + "This mountain range shields the lush lands of O'grila from the spread of the Rust. As a result, O'grila has remained out of reach for the Will of the Sands.", + "{@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} are the sole inhabitants of the Southspire Mountains, having hunted all else in the region to extinction. Occasionally, {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} fleeing from O'grila take refuge here, but they rarely survive for long before the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} find them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "Scaling the mountain takes three days. Each day, every creature must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw or suffer a level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "If the characters attempt to climb the mountain, they are noticed and attacked by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}. These {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} are hungry and thirsty. They can be appeased with 1 unit worth of Traveling Supplies per peryton. If their Hit Points drop below 10, they will flee." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Valley of Moving Shadows (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "The Valley of Moving Shadows is located atop the Southspire Mountains. It stretches one mile in length and a half-mile across. Dense forests of darkwood trees fringe the valley, while a large freshwater pond occupies the center. Akin to an animal graveyard, the ground is strewn with hundreds of skeletons, victims of the master of this domain.", + "This valley is home to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}, a {@creature Peryton|MM} of unusual size who has become a legend among the orcs of O'grila, who believe her to be unkillable. For hundreds of years, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} has survived countless battles against the orcs, which have left her body riddled with scars. Most notably, the flesh on her head has rotted away from suffering so many wounds, leaving it exposed to the bone. Her terrifying skeletal look has reinforced the orcs' belief that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} is, in fact, an undead spirit that returns to life each time she is killed.", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s lair is a massive cave perched atop a cliff face that looms over the large pond in the valley (see 'Gorgoroth's Lair'). Exceedingly evil and cruel, this monstrosity takes pleasure in denying the pond's water to other creatures. She often spends hours on her roost, vigilantly ensuring that no creature dares to approach for a drink. Consequently, countless {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} hover endlessly above the valley, circling in wait for a chance to quench their thirst the moment {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} departs. Occasionally, a {@creature Peryton|MM}, either too bold or too desperate, strays close to the pond, only for {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} to emerge from the shadows of her lair to ambush and strangle the trespasser. These attacks are typically drawn out and torturous, made to serve as a gruesome warning to the other {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} watching fearfully from above.", + "The Valley of Moving Shadows derives its name from the countless {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} that crisscross its skies, whose cursed shadows eerily mimic human forms.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Challenging Gorgoroth", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|MM}, with the exception that her size is Huge and her Intelligence score is 13 (+1). She can understand and speak {@language Common|PHB}, {@language Orcish|PHB} and {@language Elvish|PHB}; though she never speaks. Additionally, she has Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from nonmagical attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "Floating within the grastric acid of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. For further details on the relic, see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Gorgoroth.webp" + }, + "title": "Gorgoroth" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are 7th level or higher, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} has 265 Hit Points, an AC of 17, and any creature {@condition Grappled|PHB} by her talons takes 13 ({@damage 3d8}) Bludgeoning damage at the start of that creature's turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "See {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, describe her dramatic fall where she appears utterly vanquished. At an opportune point moments later, she defies fate and rises with half her Hit Points remaining, as befits the tales of her legend. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} then gains a special initiative count of 20 (losing all initiative ties) and attacks for one final round. If in the Southspire Mountains, then at the end of that round, the horde of {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} flying above descends upon {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}, tearing at her flesh with their talons. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} meets her true end as the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} tear out her still-beating heart, which is then shredded by the frenzied mob. If not at her home, then {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} flees to it at the end of the round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} exhibits a sadistic preference for leaving her foes at the cusp of death, which is highlighted by her desire to not attack those making Death Saving Throws. However, if {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} observes a creature healing her wounded victims, she will prioritize the healer and ensure they do not survive. She does not retreat while in the Valley of Moving Shadows, fearing the perception of weakness by the countless {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} circling overhead. Elsewhere, she retreats to the valley when reduced to below 100 Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorgoroth's Lair (Oasis)", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s lair is an open cave located 400 feet up the Valley of Moving Shadows, on a tall, rocky cliff face.", + "Without a flying speed or other means to reach it, characters must resort to climbing the cliff, which requires {@b 2 hours}. The surface is slippery and with poor handholds, requiring a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to properly climb. On a failure, the character falls a number of feet equal to twenty times the amount by which they failed the check. Inside the cave, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s nest is built atop a large pile of bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "An orc chieftain once led a legion of orcs to the mountain, determined to end the bird's reign of terror. Now, their skeletons form the base of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s nest. In a darkened corner of the cave lies the skeletal remains of the warchief, still equipped with the magical items he had hoped to use against the monstrosity. The cadaver is clad in a {@item +1 Half Plate|DMG|Half Plate +1} armor and wields Grimgore (see below).", + "Amidst the countless feathers scattered throughout the cave, one stands out for its size and vibrant array of colors. Characters who search the lair and succeed at a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check can find a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} nestled among the rest of the plumage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimgore", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as {@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom14}, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the Southspire Mountains. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "{@item Grimgore|SandsOfDoom14} functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG|Greataxe +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "page": 161, + "entries": [ + "Once a thriving city of Anubia, it now lies half-sunken beneath the dunes. This location is described in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Wound", + "page": 161, + "entries": [ + "A massive chasm has torn open the ground between the two peaks of the Northspire Mountains, stretching 16 miles in length and descending to an unknown depth. This fissure was one of the original craters from which the Darakni launched their attack on the Anubian Empire, emerging as an endless swarm threatening to devour everything in their path. These dark depths lead to numerous underground tunnels the Darakni use to travel across the land.", + "Swarms of insects fly and burrow throughout the area, nesting around large hives that rise from the ground like spires. Thousands of skeletons controlled by the Will of the Sands perpetually battle the monstrous insects.", + "The ruins of the Old Kingdom\u2014gnoll cities from before the arrival of the Aru\u2014are scattered throughout The Wound.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters are attacked on each hexagon they travel to while in The Wound. There is a {@chance 25} chance of encountering two {@creature Chasme|MM} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM}, a {@chance 25} chance of encountering a living hive (use the statistics of a {@creature Shambling Mound|MM}) and {@dice 2d6} {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM}, and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering two skeletal giants (use the statistics for {@creature Hill Giant|MM|Hill Giants})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Thornweald", + "page": 162, + "entries": [ + "A thornweald is an eerie, tangled labyrinth of vines and briars. Dense thickets of thorny vines weave together to form natural barriers, passages, tunnels, and canopies. Glades in the vines allow creatures to live within its embrace, while the spined walls protect them from predators and the canopies protect them from the sun.", + "The thorny plants subsist by cutting and prickling those who pass through it. The blood they spill seeps into the ground, removing some of the Rust in the area, and allowing water to filter up to feed the plants.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters traveling through thornweald have a {@chance 50} chance of encountering {@dice 2d4} hungry {@creature Grick|MM|Gricks} and a {@chance 50} chance of encountering a {@creature Shambling Mound|MM} composed of thorny vines." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling through Thornweald", + "entries": [ + "Travel through a thornweald is slow and perilous, as dense undergrowth obscures the uneven ground and makes it painfully easy to step on sharp needles.", + "Creatures can safely travel through a thornweald while traveling at a slow pace. If traveling at a normal or fast pace, the creature takes 1 point of damage for every mile of thornweald they travel through." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Thornweald.webp" + }, + "title": "Patch of Thornweald" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Swine", + "entries": [ + "Areas of thornweald are the home of swine, a group of beastfolk who possess the features of boars. Swine are usually aggressive, but can be bribed with offerings of roots and mushrooms, which they then plant in their boughs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Swine Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Swine use the statistics of {@creature Wereboar|MM|Wereboars}, with the exception that they are not Lycanthropes. As such, they do not get any of the benefits associated with Lycanthropy, such as their ability to change shape, their Immunities to damage, and so on." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Characters that spend longer than a day traveling through a thornweald, encounter three {@b swine} and a {@creature Giant Boar|MM} protecting the perimeter of one of their settlements. The {@creature Giant Boar|MM} has been awakened, as per the spell {@spell Awaken|PHB}. The swine forbid the characters from going any further and demand they turn back. If bribed with supplies (at least 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies), the swine agree to escort the characters through the thicket. While being escorted, creatures can travel at a fast pace without taking damage from the vines." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "O'grila (Oasis)", + "page": 162, + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, this plateau bore witness to the moment when the Aru first arrived in this world. Once revered as the most sacred territory of the Anubians, the land now hosts a diverse population of orcs, ogres, cyclops, and hill giants, as well as the dinosaurs they tame. These varied communities are dispersed across the expanse, all nominally subjects of the Kingdom of O'grila. King Balorog, an aging orc warchief, rules over this kingdom with fragile authority, struggling to unify the disparate tribes that inhabit the plateau.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Twin Peaks of O'grila", + "entries": [ + "Perfect green boughs, crystal-clear river waters, aweinspiring mountain views, and serene pastoral prairies grace the high mesa above the plateau. The ruins of ancient Anubian cities, glorious and brilliant, hide amidst this terrene paradise. These cities, believed to be bathed in gold, are protected by a titanic winged serpent said to control all the dinosaurs of the region. Only those blessed by this demigod are protected from the beasts that roam this idyllic realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gray Woods", + "entries": [ + "This collection of forests house a large concentration of orcs and ogres rebelling against the rule of King Balorog. {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} also hunt these forests for food and hearts. The forest derives its name from the ash that blankets its trees, produced by the frequent eruptions of Mount Khalazaar to the west." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Westspire Mountains", + "page": 162, + "entries": [ + "For decades, these mountains have been a battleground for {@creature Worg|MM|Worgs}, {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns}, and {@creature Basilisk|MM|Basilisks}, all vying for dominance over the natural beasts that seek sanctuary here. Recently, scores of {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} have migrated here from the Southspire Mountains\u2014driven away by overpopulation and a healthy fear of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}. These {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} have struck a deal with a young dryad named Ashae (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}), allowing them to hunt the animals under her protection in exchange for the still-beating hearts of any humanoids they can capture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Random Encounters", + "page": 163, + "entries": [ + "This section presents a collection of encounters designed for the Wasteland. It includes encounters with people, beasts, and monsters that can be used for roleplay or for combat. It also includes interesting locations and treasures that the characters can find as they traverse the dunes.", + "Encounters can happen either randomly or whenever you, as the GM, feel it is suitable. Generally speaking, one combat encounter every two days of travel and one interesting find every three to four days of travel is appropriate. Be mindful that characters will not be able to take Long Rests while they are out traveling the Wasteland, so even Easy Difficulty encounters will risk taxing the party over a long journey.", + "To leave these encounters to chance instead of deciding them yourself, roll a {@dice 2d6} every day and consult the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table below. If the result is doubles (both dice showing the same number), an environmental hazard is in effect. If so, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom14} table. {@adventure Hazards|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazards} are described further ahead.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Encounters", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 2d6}", + "Wasteland Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2-3", + "Creature Encounter While Camping" + ], + [ + "4-6", + "Creature Encounter While Traveling" + ], + [ + "7", + "Creature Encounter While Sleeping" + ], + [ + "8-9", + "No Encounter" + ], + [ + "10-12", + "Interesting Find" + ] + ] + }, + "When a creature encounter occurs, roll a {@dice d20} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table. For a hazard, roll a {@dice d6} and refer to the {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom14} table. If an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14} is discovered, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14} table.", + "Creature encounters are detailed below, while {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14|Interesting Finds}, and {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Creature Encounters", + "page": 163, + "entries": [ + "Each creature encounter has been balanced to be a Medium Difficulty encounter for characters of the specified level, unless otherwise noted.", + "Encounters with a Varied Difficulty are designed with multiple difficulty levels in mind. For these encounters, you must select the option that correctly corresponds to the character's level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rerolling Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Rather than having the luck of the dice force players to experience the same encounter multiple times, it might be best to reroll whenever you roll the same encounter twice. This way your players can get to experience a wider arrangement of scenarios and the different dangers that lurk in the Wasteland. However, encounters with a 'Varied' recommended level are designed to be fought multiple times throughout the course of {@i Sands of Doom}. 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When air currents of drastically different temperatures meet\u2014such as the collision of cold sea winds with the warm winds of the dunes\u2014powerful tornadoes are created. The immense destructive force of these tornadoes occasionally opens fleeting rifts to the elemental plane of air, through which {@creature Air Elemental|MM|Air Elementals} emerge into the dunes. These elementals, enshrouded in cyclones of sand and Rust they cannot escape, are driven mad by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by an {@creature Air Elemental|MM}, mad enough to believe it can escape its torment and return to the elemental plane of air by spilling enough blood.", + "The {@creature Air Elemental|MM} whips up sand and grit from the dunes, forming a small, contained sandstorm around itself. This sandstorm has a 20-foot radius centered on the air elemental. Within this radius, the area is considered a 'flaying sandstorm' {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard}. The {@creature Air Elemental|MM} can see through the sandstorm as if it were not there. Creatures inside the sandstorm have Disadvantage on all Melee attacks against the {@creature Air Elemental|MM}.", + "Characters who notice the small sandstorm approaching in the distance can make a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to identify it as unnatural. A {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) or {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that the sandstorm is caused by an {@creature Air Elemental|MM} at its center. Those who understand {@language Primordial|PHB} can hear the elemental's anguished cries, repeatedly screaming: \"{@i Blood shall set me free!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankhegs", + "page": 164, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} are driven to hunt in packs to defend themselves against the more powerful {@creature Bulette|MM|Bulettes} that patrol their territories. As they are not naturally inclined to pack behavior, {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} are often greedy and snappy with each other. When an {@creature Ankheg|MM} captures prey, it typically abandons its companions to eat alone. If a victim falls between two {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs}, they might either fight over the meal or play tugof- war with the corpse until it splits, each {@creature Ankheg|MM} taking its share.", + "Preferring to live in underground tunnels, {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} favor hunting in areas where they can easily burrow, which does not include sand. When encountering {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs}, assume that the surrounding terrain is craggy. Tunnels created by {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} are traversable and can be used to track them if they flee, but these tunnels collapse within {@dice 1d4} hours.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The ground trembles briefly before {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} burst out to attack the characters. Characters with a Passive Perception of 11 or lower are {@status Surprised|PHB}. The {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} are poorly coordinated and each attack a different target. If an {@creature Ankheg|MM} reduces a creature to 0 Hit Points, it {@condition Grappled|PHB|Grapples} them (if it hasn't already), then drags them toward the hole from which it emerged in order to flee with its meal.", + "The Acid Spray of the {@creature Ankheg|MM} doubles as their digestive enzyme, which they need in order to feed. As a result, they spray it only as a last resort. {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs} that use their Acid Spray cannot devour any prey they capture for 8 hours." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "page": 165, + "entries": [ + "Gnoll battlegroups from the Anubian army march from the east, originating from Kunaten Keep and spreading in all directions.", + "These Anubians are defined by their strategic skill. Far more than a coalition of simple gnolls, they are a highly trained and experienced military force. As the adventure progresses and the characters gain notoriety among the Anubians, the gnolls will develop strategies to counter their abilities. For example, {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Clerics} might use {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} on characters who rely on enchantments while scouts will be cautious of fast characters they know can easily reach them.", + "If the party continues to exploit a highly effective strategy that the gnolls cannot handle, the Anubian leaders will commission {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scrolls} with the required magic to counter it. Portray them as a force that adapts to the characters' actions, rather than mindless gnolls sent to the slaughter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters determines the type of Anubian battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom14} table. As the characters progress and time advances in {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian forces grow stronger, as portrayed by their increasing difficulty relative to character's level." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Frontliners such as footmen and brutes form phalanxes to prevent enemies from reaching the backline, while benefiting from their Pack Tactics feature. Ranged attackers target the weakest foes they can see, while staying clear of melee combat. Anubian training regimens emphasize targeting flying enemies; rogues use bolas to restrain these targets, while all spellcasters focus on them with their magic.", + "The Anubians react with hostility if they know the characters to be enemies, or if they opently display {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Otherwise, the Anubians simply threaten characters to stay out of their way.", + "Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what the battlegroup is doing: (1) scouting the nearest marked location on the map, (2) searching or hunting for the characters, (3) distracted while camping for the day, or (4) hungry and hunting for food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Platinum is the currency of the Anubian Empire. Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} Platinum Pieces. Additionally, each {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Cleric}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Enchanter}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Magus} carries a chunk of Amber worth 50 Gold Pieces, which they use as a spellcasting focus." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Anubian Battlegroup", + "colLabels": [ + "Level", + "Battlegroup", + "Difficulty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-10", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen} at the front, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts} at the back, and one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14} in the middle.", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "6th", + "One {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14} charges forward, supported by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14} and one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}, while two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues} ambush the characters from behind (a Passive Perception of 16 or higher is needed to spot them).", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "7th", + "One {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14} leads a squad consisting of two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Curse-Bringers} and one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Hard" + ], + [ + "8th", + "A powerful battlegroup consisting of two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers} flanking one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14}. The group is supported from the back by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}, one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, and one {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14}. The battlegroup is led by an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} who charges first.", + "Deadly" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Enchanter.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Enchanter" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Banner.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Anubian_Magus.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Magus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits", + "page": 165, + "entries": [ + "Bandits living in the dunes are almost always human. Many were either exiled from their homelands for crimes they committed or came as part of organized criminal efforts to ambush Kirati caravans transporting magical treasure from Anubian ruins. Either way, the Anubian awakening has drastically reduced the number of caravans passing through the Wasteland. With nothing to plunder, these bandits are starving for supplies.", + "Desperation and hunger drives these bandits to attack any group of travelers they meet, even if they are well defended.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party encounters a group of bandits consisting of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Berserker|MM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Scout|MM|Scouts}, and a {@creature Bandit Captain|MM} that leads them. The bandits have half as many camels as they have riders, so each camel is ridden by two bandits except for the bandit captain which rides alone. The characters and the bandits spot each other from hundreds of feet away.", + "The bandit captain is named Hussar, a tanned handsome man with sharp green eyes. The bandits approach and surround the characters, while Hussar kindly demands the characters give them half of their supplies. If the characters refuse, the bandits attack to kill. A successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Intimidation}) check causes Hussar to reconsider and retreat (which he does to secretly gather more men).", + "If the bandits retreat, they return the next day with an additional {@creature Berserker|MM} and {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Scout|MM|Scouts}. They track the characters throughout the day and wait until nightfall to ambush them in their camp. Characters keeping watch with a Passive Perception score of 16 or higher will notice them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The bandits' hideout is within an hour's ride from the site of the encounter. The hideout is a cave system filled with barrels and crates that once held supplies stolen from caravaneers. Tracking the bandits to their hideout is easy ({@dc 10}), as tracks remain clear in the sand for days.", + "The bandit hideout holds 450 Gold Pieces worth of assorted treasure, including trinkets and baubles stolen from Kirati caravans. It also contains 5 units worth of Traveling Supplies for each bandit encountered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk", + "page": 166, + "entries": [ + "Although much of the Wasteland is barren, the land is vast and inhabited by a diverse array of native demihuman species that roam its deserts and fight for survival. Unless provoked, these beastfolk prefer not to antagonize the characters.", + "Characters that befriend beastfolk in the Wasteland can barter and exchange goods with them. Generally speaking, {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} seek information and Gold, offering Poisons in return. {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} desire Weapons and Armor, which they will trade for with their Supplies. {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} and {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies} need Supplies and provide information in exchange. Swine want beasts of burden, which they trade medicines and potions for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounters", + "entries": [ + "To determine which tribe of beastfolk the characters encounter, roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the entries below and the {@table Wasteland Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom14} table. Unless otherwise specified, assume that each beastfolk carries 2 units worth of Traveling Supplies on their person.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has successfully established contact with various human bandits of the Wasteland. The bandits trade information on the movements of the Kirati, the Anubians, newly discovered Oases, and buried ruins in the dunes. In exchange, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} provides the brigands with Weapons, Poisons, Camels, and Food.", + "These beastfolk are currently traveling to a hidden Oasis a few hours away, where they expect to meet a group of Bandits. The {@creature Ogre|SandsOfDoom14|Ogres} each carry enormous bags containing 200 Gold Pieces and 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies.", + "You can refer to the 'Bandit' encounter in this chapter for information about the bandits found in the Wasteland. Use the number of bandits and the statistics provided there if you need to populate the newly found Oasis as needed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "These Lizardfolk are Scouts searching for Ankheg warrens to clear out and use as outposts or new homes. With the Ankheg's breeding season approaching, these creatures will build tunnels deep enough to reach water in order to create a moist environment for their young. These tunnels can be repurposed by Lizardfolk communities. {@creature Giant Lizard|MM|Giant Lizards} are adept at sensing ankheg pheromones and are guiding the Lizardfolk in search of these warrens." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaurs and Harpies", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} of the Mok'Tar clan and the {@creature Harpy|SandsOfDoom14|Harpies} of the Arrakia tribes have been trying to form an alliance with the {@creature Peryton|SandsOfDoom14|Perytons} of the Wasteland to fight against Al'Kirat. These beastfolk typically meet atop the mountains of the region. In this encounter, the beastfolk are returning from a disappointing meeting. The perytons, having recently struck a deal with a {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} (see {@adventure Ashae's Grove|SandsOfDoom14|10|Ashae's Grove (Oasis)}), are well-fed and content, leaving them uninterested in warring against a city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Swine", + "entries": [ + "With large communities north of the Northspire Mountains, and a few settlements inside the patches of thornweald in Kirat, the swine occasionally travel across the Wasteland to scavenge for specific roots that grow under the sand. They bring scores of boars with them on their journeys, who have a keen sense of smell and can detect the plants several feet below the earth. Their primary target is spindleroot, a green vine with red spines whose sap can replace the agate material component in the {@spell Awaken|PHB} spell. The spell is used by druids in their tribes to awaken giant boars\u2014an important ritual for the swine." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Harpy.webp" + }, + "title": "Harpy" + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wasteland Beastfolk", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Beastfolk Tribe", + "Difficulty Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, and one {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "2", + "One Lizard {@creature Lizard King|MM|King}/{@creature Lizard Queen|MM|Queen}, one {@creature Lizardfolk Shaman|MM|Lizardfolk Shaman}, {@dice 2d4} {@creature Lizardfolk|MM|Lizardfolks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Lizard|MM|Giant Lizards}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Wereboar|MM|Wereboars}, {@dice 2d6} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars}, and an amount of {@creature Giant Boar|MM|Giant Boars} equal to the number of {@creature Wereboar|MM|Wereboars}. Swine are not Lycanthropes and lack any of the abilities typically associated with Lycanthropy.", + "8th" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bulettes", + "page": 166, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Bulette|MM|Bulettes} are the apex predators of the Wasteland, roaming wherever they please and devouring whatever they encounter. All creatures flee in terror at the sight of a {@creature Bulette|MM}. Even those who could band together to defeat one know better than to try, understanding that the terrifying creature cannot be intimidated and will fight to the death, leaving destruction in its wake.", + "The arrival of a bulette in an area resembles an apocalyptic event. Earthquakes shake the ground, sinkholes open across the landscape, dunes collapse into landslides, rock formations crack and shatter, and the screeching sound of the monstrosity can be heard rumbling from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter a single {@creature Bulette|MM} burrowing beneath the earth in pursuit of two panicked {@creature Rhinoceros|MM|Rhinoceroses} running for their lives. The party find themselves in the path of the charging rhinoceroses, who charge and attack the characters in their panic. The {@creature Bulette|MM} begins the encounter underground, and bursts out at the end of the first round of combat, taking its turn immediately after. The rhinoceroses attempt to run away in the second round of combat.", + "The {@creature Bulette|MM} considers horses and camels a delicacy and prioritizes eating them, while it finds the meat of dwarves and elves disgusting and avoids attacking them. If the {@creature Bulette|MM} detects a horse or camel, it will visibly shift its focus toward it. Upon killing one, it will grab the animal with its mouth and drag it underground\u2014supplies and all. The {@creature Bulette|MM} digs faster than most creatures can sprint, so if it snatches one of the party's Haulers, there is likely no recovering it or the supplies it carried. In such a case, assume the Hauler held 20 units worth of Traveling Supplies. If there are no horses or camels present, the {@creature Bulette|MM} never retreats and fights to the death.", + "If you plan to have the {@creature Bulette|MM} attack one of the party's Haulers, be sure to use context clues to signal it, so that the players have an opportunity to react and protect their Hauler." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dinosaurs", + "page": 167, + "entries": [ + "The dinosaurs that roam the Wasteland are those that have unwillingly broken free from their masters. Their orc riders may have perished in battle, or they might have been set free for being too aggressive or growing too old. Trained from birth to fight anything that is not an orc, ogre, or giant, these dinosaurs struggle to resist this instinct.", + "These dinosaurs resemble birds more than reptiles, with brightly colored feathers and long tails adorned with plumage that forms intricate designs and shapes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the party determines the type of dinosaurs they encounter, as outlined in the Dinosaurs of the Wasteland table.", + "The dinosaurs stand 100 feet away and nervously study the characters. Those who succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check notice that the dinosaurs are uneasy and will attack at the slightest provocation. Quietly stepping back will defuse the situation, otherwise they attack. Orcs in the party automatically know this information. The dinosaurs flee when at least half of their numbers have been killed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helping the Dinosaurs", + "entries": [ + "Characters who can speak with animals can calm the dinosaurs with a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling} or {@skill Persuasion}) check. {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} automatically succeed in this check and can communicate with the dinosaurs without needing special magic.", + "The dinosaurs are lost and long for the jungles of O'grila. Characters who resolve this encounter peacefully and guide the dinosaurs toward their homeland receive a blessing the next time they sleep. In their dreams, they walk through a jungle filled with feathered dinosaurs and are greeted by a titanic, rainbow-colored winged serpent that bows at the party, thanking them for guiding her children back to her.", + "Upon waking, all characters may select an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest. It is permanently increased by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dinosaur.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Dinosaurs of the Dunes", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Dinosaurs" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Allosaurus|MM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Triceratops|MM}" + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gorgoroth", + "page": 167, + "entries": [ + "Known as the 'Devourer of Orcs', {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} is a massive and monstrous {@creature Peryton|MM}. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} is described in the {@adventure Valley of Moving Shadows|SandsOfDoom14|6|Southspire Mountains}.", + "Those discovered by the sadistic {@creature Peryton|MM} are attacked, not for food or territory, but for entertainment. One of her favorite pastimes is to {@action Grapple|PHB} humanoids and watch them scream as she lifts them into the sky. She then drops them from an altitude that breaks their bones and causes excruciating pain\u2014but does not kill them. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} leaves her victims to writhe in agony until the desert claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters sense powerful tremors in the ground as a stampede of {@creature Elephant|MM|Elephants} runs through the Wasteland. {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} spotted the {@creature Elephant|MM|Elephants} and began screeching while diving towards them, causing the herd to flee in terror. She {@action Grapple|PHB|Grapples} one {@creature Elephant|MM} with her talons, lifts it hundreds of feet into the air, and drops it to the ground. Unfortunately for the characters, the {@creature Elephant|MM} lands close to them. The animal survives the fall with most of its bones broken, squealing in anguish.", + "As she approaches the {@creature Elephant|MM}, seeking to torture the poor beast, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} has a chance of spotting the characters. To {@action Hide|PHB} from the monstrous creature, characters must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If they do not {@action Hide|PHB} in Full Cover, the DC increases by 5 due to {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s 'Keen Sight' feature.", + "If they are spotted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} attacks the characters until one or two are left at 0 Hit Points, before departing with the crippled {@creature Elephant|MM} in her talons. She also retreats if she falls below 100 Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "page": 167, + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire need not condescend to explore the lands under his rule. Using the power of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can take direct control over the body of one of his subjects. This ability allows him to observe and communicate across vast distances.", + "Upon learning that the characters possess one or more {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} dispatches scouts and hunters to track them down. When he finds them, he offers them a place in his army. Then, if rejected, he sends powerful battlegroups to eliminate them.", + "This encounter only transpires if the characters have at least one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} under their control. If they have none, reroll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table to get a different encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has dispatched one of his loyal High Priests, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), to track and meet with the party. Fate has now brought him before the party.", + "Once he locates the characters, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} approaches them with an Anubian battlegroup under his command. Refer to the {@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom14|6|Anubians} encounter on this chapter to determine the composition of the battlegroup, as appropriate to the characters' level. Additionally, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} holds an Anubian slave in chains (use the statistics of a {@creature Commoner|MM}). The slave has manacles on its wrists and a metal neck brace connected to a chain which {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} holds.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} maintains a veneer of civility and introduces himself as the Pharaoh's loyal vassal. He explains to the characters that the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} they possess rightfully belong to the Anubian Empire and that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} wishes to speak with them personally. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} then offers a few unhelpful suggestions to prepare them for their audience with the Pharaoh, such as 'refraining from weeping in joy when beholding Ammu's divine presence' and to 'restrain themselves from kissing his feet.'", + "When ready, {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} unshackles the slave and uses a special coin (see 'Treasure') to inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} that the characters are prepared to witness his magnificence. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} then employs the power of his {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} to take complete control over the slave's body and uses it to communicate directly with the characters. The Pharaoh questions them about their goals and allegiances, and finally offers them a chance to join him. He declares that his new world will need skilled warriors to rule the kingdoms he will conquer, before offering those positions to the characters. In return, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} demands submission and obedience, with his first command being to assist him in the attack against Al'Kirat. If they accept, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} invites them to meet him in person (see '{@adventure Lord Ammu's War Camp|SandsOfDoom14|13|Lord Ammu's War Camp}', on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). If they refuse, the enraged Pharaoh orders {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} to kill them, joining the battle through his possession.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} and his battlegroup fight the characters if ordered to do so, but the High Priest will flee if the battle turns against him. At the beginning of the encounter, he uses an action to summon a mighty tree using the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}. When he decides to escape, he casts the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|PHB}, linking this tree to another he created within the Anubian war camp. {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} then enters the tree to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), has an additional 30 Hit Points, Resistance to Necrotic damage, and knows the spell {@spell Transport via Plants|PHB} which he can cast once per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} the characters can claim if they defeat him and prevent his escape. He wears a tall and rectangular hat adorned with gold filigree worth 250 Gold Pieces, four small bracers made of beaten gold worth 100 Gold Pieces each, and twelve gold teeth worth 10 Gold Pieces each.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} holds a magical coin featuring the image of two sphinxes back-to-back. This is a {@item Sending Stones|DMG|Sending Stone}, but it can be used to talk with the holder of its twin for up to 1 minute." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Hamza.webp" + }, + "title": "Hamza and the Flail of Reeds" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Crook_Possession.webp" + }, + "title": "Possession of the Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manticores", + "page": 168, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} require something no other monstrous denizen of the dunes needs: iron. The {@creature Manticore|MM}'s teeth, claws, and tail spikes are made of iron, which only grows when their diet is rich in the mineral. Because their bodies have evolved to require high quantities of iron to survive, manticores die without it.", + "Intelligent enough to reason and capable of speech, {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} threaten travelers carrying iron unless tributed a healthy supply of it. This is made easier by the fact that Manticores can smell iron from up to 60 feet away.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince a manticore to trade information for iron. {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} are well-informed about their habitats, including the creatures that live there and any locations of interest in the area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Manticore|MM} standing on a high ledge, glaring down at them. In a highpitched, squeaky voice characteristic of {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores}, it demands a tribute of iron in exchange for their passage. A single large object made of iron or steel, such as a {@filter Sword|items|miscellaneous=|search=sword} or a {@item Shield|PHB}, will satisfy its demand. The manticore warns that refusal will result in it returning with several more of its kind, and the required tribute will be tripled. The {@creature Manticore|MM} departs if attacked or refused.", + "If the {@creature Manticore|MM} departs without its tribute, it returns a few hours later accompanied by an additional {@dice 1d4} {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} (minimum of 1). The {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} reiterate their demands, mocking the characters for their foolishness. If the characters refuse, the manticores take to the air and attack." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "page": 168, + "entries": [ + "Severed from the light of the Aru and driven by a ravenous hunger, these mummies have emerged to scour the Wasteland.", + "Mummies possess the ability to speak, but their overwhelming hunger leaves them obsessed with consuming life, unable to think of anything else. Deep inside, they yearn for the sweet release of true death from their eternal prison, compelling them to fight until death finally claims them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Mummies bury themselves in the sand during the day, remaining dormant until nightfall. If this encounter occurs while the sun is up, it instead takes place later, after the sun has set.", + "The character's level determines the type of mummy encountered, as shown in the {@table Arisen Mummies|SandsOfDoom14} table.", + "Mummies are adorned with shining jewelry, making them easy to spot even in darkness. They are, however, very quiet\u2014 so characters must be paying attention in order to notice them. All characters keeping watch at night must make a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. The check is made with Disadvantage if the character is performing any activity that requires their focus. On a failure, the mummies gain {@status Surprised|PHB|Surprise} for the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|MM} carries Trinkets and Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8} Gold Pieces. The {@creature Mummy Lord|MM} carries Jewelry worth {@dice 2d8 * 50} Gold Pieces. These items were the gnoll's most valuable possessions in life and were attached to the gnoll's cloth bindings during its mummification." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Arisen Mummies", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Mummies" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} and one {@creature Mummy Lord|MM} (no lair or legendary actions)" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "page": 169, + "entries": [ + "The Kingdom of O'grila is predominantly home to {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, along with a large number of {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, {@creature Cyclops|MM|Cyclops}, and {@creature Hill Giant|MM|Hill Giants}. After the Anubians awaken at the end of Chapter 4, O'grila is the first to suffer their fury. The kingdom is invaded and large portions of its land quickly fall under gnoll control. Many of those conquered and subjugated are subsequently conscripted into the war effort against Al'Kirat.", + "The thunderous screeches of {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} now resound across the dunes, accompanied by the hoots and roars of the dinosaurs they ride and the earthshaking steps of the {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} and Giants that march with them.", + "{@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} neither threaten, interrogate, nor take captives. When they spot a caravan, enemy army, or settlement, they raid, pillage, and move on. {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} believe in achieving a glorious warrior's death; thus, they never retreat. {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} fight to the bitter end, often expressing gratitude to their killers in their final moments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The level of the characters defines what kind of orc battlegroup they encounter, as shown on the Conscripted Orcs table. It takes a few weeks for the Anubian army to incorporate orcs into their ranks. As a result, orcs are not present as random encounters while the characters are at 5th level. If you roll this encounter and the characters are 5th level, reroll to get a different encounter.", + "The {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM} scout from the sky, screeching when it finds a target. This signals the orc battlegroup that a target is found, and to charge in its direction. Characters can spot the dragon flying 200 feet above with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Once the dragon spots the characters and screeches, the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} arrive 5 minutes later. The {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}' approach is unmistakable, heralded by the howls they produce as they charge into battle, which allows the characters to prepare or fortify their position before the attack arrives.", + "The {@creature Orc|MM} battlegroup includes two additional members who do not participate in the encounter: two {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} used more as beasts of burden than warriors. Sweating profusely, exhausted, and carrying hundreds of pounds of supplies for the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, the {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} arrive late, after the combat has already concluded. If the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} have been defeated, the {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} promptly surrender to the characters, offering all their supplies in exchange for their lives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Trailing behind the battlegroup, two {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} carry all the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}' supplies and treasure. They hold 300 Gold Pieces worth of plundered trinkets, along with 20 Platinum Pieces paid by the Anubians. Each {@creature Ogre|MM} also carries 15 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Conscripted Orcs", + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Orcs Battlegroup" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 1d6+2} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogres}, one {@creature Ogre|MM} in {@item Plate Armor|PHB|Full Plate Armor}, one {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Allosaurus|MM}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM}, {@dice 3d6} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM}" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Perytons", + "page": 169, + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} of the {@adventure Wasteland are described|SandsOfDoom14|2|Ecology of the Wastes}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters are attacked by {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} that descend upon them with the intent to harvest their hearts. The {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} fight from 30 feet in the air, using their 60 feet of movement to dive 30 feet down to attack, before Flying 30 feet back up into the air. The shadows of the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} resemble assassins holding daggers." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Water Elemental", + "page": 169, + "entries": [ + "Much like the water they are made of, {@creature Water Elemental|MM|Water Elementals} are often imprisoned deep under the red sands by the corruptive Rust that infuses the dunes, driving them to fury and madness. Sometimes they are able to break through to the surface, where they seek to drench themselves in blood to cleanse the Rust and ease their despair.", + "The Rust within their bodies prevents these {@creature Water Elemental|MM|Water Elementals} from maintaining their natural watery form, forcing them to adopt an earthen appearance that is anathema to their nature. This transformation makes them resemble something more akin to a mud or quicksand elemental. Though they function like\u2014and use the statblocks for\u2014traditional {@creature Water Elemental|MM|Water Elementals}, these beings loathe their form and long for freedom and purity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "This encounter always occurs in an area of {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}. Whenever you roll for this encounter, a {@adventure Quicksand Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand} is included in addition to any other hazard at play. Furthermore, this encounter occurs only while the characters are traveling. If set to trigger while party is camping, it instead takes place the next time they travel. While traveling, have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}.", + "A {@creature Water Elemental|MM} resides within the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}, accompanied by {@dice 2d6} {@creature Mud Mephit|MM|Mud Mephits}. These {@creature Water Elemental|MM|Elementals} aim to squeeze the blood from the characters to free themselves of the Rust that constrains them. The {@creature Water Elemental|MM} attacks any creature that steps or falls into the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}, but is unable to leave it. The mephits spread out, trying to claw and drag any nearby creatures into the {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand} if they can." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wild Beasts", + "page": 170, + "entries": [ + "The natural beasts of the Wasteland rarely engage with large groups of humanoids, preferring instead to hunt weak or easy prey. Typically, something unusual must occur first for a group of hyenas or a swarm of snakes to attack an adventuring party. This could happen if the party gets too close or stumbles upon the beast's nest, if the beast acts in self-defense out of fear, or if the beast has learned to exploit a natural trap (like areas of {@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}) and has been successful at attacking those ensnared by them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "Roll a {@dice d4} and refer to the {@table Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom14} table to determine the unfortunate bestial attack the characters face." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Wild Beasts", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Unfortunate Bestial Attack" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom14} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Death Dog|MM|Death Dogs} stalk the characters from a distance, requiring a Passive Perception of 14 or higher to notice. These creatures patiently wait, seeking the moment when the characters are at their weakest before they strike." + ], + [ + "3", + "Roll again on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table. This encounter occurs in addition to that one. This encounter includes a {@hazard Quicksan|SandsOfDoom14}, instead of any other hazard you may have rolled. A {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM} dwells within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} and attacks any creature that falls into the hazard. A creature with a Passive Perception score of 15 or higher can spot the {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM} peeking out from the sand." + ], + [ + "4", + "This encounter happens only at night. While the party sleeps, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|MM|Giant Constrictor Snakes} silently slither into their tents. A creature on watch can spot the snakes before they enter with a Passive Perception of 12 or higher. Characters who are awake can attempt to pacify and remove them with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. They attack on a failure." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "page": 170, + "entries": [ + "The Will of the Sands possesses the power to control any creature that dies in the Wasteland, as long as the red sand covers the creature's skeleton. This corruptive process is gradual, taking several weeks for the influence to penetrate the bones. Once tainted, nothing can break its hold.", + "A skeleton under the control of the Will of the Sands has its bones stained a dark red color, and its eye sockets glow with a malevolent red light. It does not speak, surrender, or feel compassion. Its only objective is to make living creatures bleed so that their blood soaks into the red sand.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "To determine the enemies the characters will face, roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table again. The characters will encounter skeletal versions of the selected creatures. If the creatures rolled in the encounter have no skeletal form, such as an elemental, reroll until you get an encounter with creatures that do.", + "These skeletal creatures are considered Undead, do not need to breathe or eat, are Vulnerable to Bludgeoning damage, and are all under the control of the Will of the Sands. They retain their ability to wield weapons and use the tactics they employed in life. However, they lose any abilities their skeletal form cannot use. For instance, a creature cannot fly if its wings have no flesh.", + "The skeletons attack on sight and fight until destroyed." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern", + "page": 170, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} are fiercely territorial, marking their domains with their venom. This thick, tar-like substance smells foul to most creatures, but is particularly nauseating to other wyverns, often causing them to retch. In combat, whenever a wyvern attacks with its stinger, it releases this noxious tar from its stinger. The tar stains clothing with an incredibly pungent odor that is nearly impossible to remove. While this scent repels wyverns and other monsters, it attracts scavengers, who are drawn to the smell as it often signals the presence of corpses left behind by wyverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a {@creature Wyvern|MM} 500 feet high in the sky. Upon noticing the characters, the {@creature Wyvern|MM} honks loudly before flying towards the party at top speed. The characters have about a minute before it reaches them, giving them some time to prepare, run, or hide. Since {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} prefer not to fight while on the ground or enter places where they cannot fly, the characters can easily avoid the encounter by finding a cave or other form of cover.", + "Any attempts made to avoid the encounter, such as a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to find a cave, a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check to hide, or a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to sprint for cover, require a {@dc 15} to succeed.", + "The {@creature Wyvern|MM} attacks the characters while flying, using the 10-foot range of its bite and stinger to reach creatures on the ground. If reduced below 30 Hit Points, the wyvern retreats.", + "If a character was hit with the wyvern's stinger, they are now covered in a tar-like substance. Unless the contaminated materials are discarded, scavengers will be drawn to the scent. Next time you roll a {@adventure Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom14|6|Creature Encounter}, replace the encounter with a large, hungry group of {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} that tracks the characters. The grouping consists of two {@creature Giant Hyena|MM|Giant Hyenas} and three {@creature Pack of Hyenas|SandsOfDoom14}. The {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} circle and attack the party. They retreat once half their number are defeated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can extract vials of {@item Wyvern Poison|DMG} from the defeated {@creature Wyvern|MM}. To do so, a character must make a single Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. A roll of 15-19 yields one dose of {@item Wyvern Poison|DMG}, a roll of 20-24 yields two doses, and a roll of 25 or higher yields three doses. The effects of {@item Wyvern Poison|DMG} are described in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Interesting Finds", + "page": 171, + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, you can choose the time of day the characters encounter an Interesting Find.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Desert Herds", + "page": 171, + "entries": [ + "The characters spot a herd of animals crossing the Wasteland, seen from hundreds of feet away. To find out what kind of herd, roll a {@dice d6} and check the {@table Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom14} table.", + "At times, it is important to highlight the natural fauna of the Wasteland, showing that despite all the death and struggle, life finds a way. These peaceful moments can be as impactful as any grand encounter. Characters may observe the herds, interact with them, or, if needed, hunt them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The herds are passive, even if spotted, but flee if approached. Herds with young might fight rather than to flee if threatened.", + "Desert herds attract predators that hunt them. If you wish, you may introduce an additional encounter with such predators, either before or after the characters spot the herd. Suitable predators include {@creature Bulette|MM|Bulettes}, {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, Dinosaurs, {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores}, {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns}, {@creature Ankheg|MM|Ankhegs}, {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, or human {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits}.", + "If a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled along with the herd, the hazard affects the animals rather than the characters. For instance, boars might rampage across the dunes to escape a sandstorm, or a few elephants might be trapped in a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} while the rest of the herd attempts to rescue them. Combining encounters together along with a hazard can create a dynamic atmosphere that helps bring the Wasteland to life, while also conveying the struggle for survival that all creatures face in the Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Desert Herds", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Pack of Animals" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "A group of {@dice 4d6} {@creature Elephant|MM|Elephants} strolls calmly across the desert. They use their massive tusks to uproot large underground plants to eat. Occasionally, calves stray from the herd, but the protective mothers quickly usher them back." + ], + [ + "2", + "A herd of a hundred antelopes (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|MM}) crosses the Wasteland in a large-scale migration. They are skittish and easily frightened." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 10d10} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars} stampede across the Wasteland, pursued by a {@creature Bulette|MM} traveling underground. The thunderous noise of the boars and the rising plume of dust they raise are visible and audible from a mile away. The bulette is unable to catch them." + ], + [ + "4", + "Roll twice on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table, rerolling duplicates. The two groups of creatures encountered each other and fought to the death. Nearly a hundred scavengers\u2014{@creature Vulture|MM|Vultures} and {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}\u2014are now feasting on the corpses." + ], + [ + "5", + "A group of {@dice 8d6} {@creature Camel|MM|Camels} and their {@dice 2d4} calves (camels with 1 Hit Points) are eating a large patch of spiny plants. The calves are friendly and approach the characters, while the adults bellow and spit bile at anyone who comes near." + ], + [ + "6", + "A group of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|MM|Giant Goats} leads {@dice 4d6} {@creature Goat|MM|Goats} through a craggy canyon, climbing the cliffs to reach a mesa where an additional {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|MM|Goats} await them. There is plenty of grass and shrubbery for the goats to eat. The goats are peaceful and friendly unless attacked." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Wasteland_Ruin.webp" + }, + "title": "An ancient ruin in the Wasteland" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "page": 172, + "entries": [ + "The characters come across a hidden Oasis in the barren landscape. This Oasis features a small spring of natural water, teeming with fish. Small palm trees surround the spring, heavy with nutritious dates. The shrubs are filled with juicy berries. The area is covered with enough grass to feed any animals traveling with the party.", + "As an Oasis, the area is exempt from the magical restrictions of the Wasteland (see {@adventure Alterations to Life & Magic|SandsOfDoom14|2|Alterations to Life & Magic}). Characters can rest here and gain the benefits of a Long Rest. They can also mark this location on their map if they wish to visit the location again in the future.", + "To determine the type of Oasis the characters find, roll a {@dice d4} and consult the {@table Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom14} table.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Hidden Oasis", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Oasis" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, spArrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter several animals, all peaceful and traveling in the same direction. Following the animals leads to the sanctuary." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom14|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG} once they find it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|MM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obelisk of Anubia", + "page": 172, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Obelisk_of_Anubia.webp" + }, + "title": "Obelisk of Anubia" + }, + "The obelisk stands as a tall, rectangular monument crowned with a triangular top. Its base is commonly made of stone, its body of either polished obsidian or white marble, and its tip of gold\u2014though many have had their golden tips scrapped off by explorers. The sides are inscribed with hieroglyphics detailing Anubian fables or the purpose of the obelisk.", + "During the Anubian Empire, the Aru erected these obelisks across the land as beacons of faith for their followers. Gnolls would visit these monuments, offer some of their Heka, and receive powerful blessings in return. This practice remains possible today.", + "Characters who find an Obelisk of Anubia can offer chunks of amber to either receive a blessing or be cured of their maladies. Each ritual requires a specific amount of amber to function, which is based on the value of the amber being offered. Multiple chunks of amber can be presented together to fulfill the requirements. When the amber is presented as an offering, the obelisk absorbs the Heka found within the amber, destroying the precious stone in the process.", + "Only amber found in the Wasteland or its adjacent domains contains the Heka required to activate an Obelisk of Anubia.", + "Whenever the characters come across an Obelisk of Anubia, they can mark its location on the world map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blessing (50 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The obelisk casts a {@spell Bless|PHB} spell upon any creature that pays the tribute. This effect cannot be dispelled, does not require {@status Concentration|PHB}, and lasts until either its purpose is fulfilled or the creature achieves a heroic deed with its assistance.", + "The GM decides when the blessing is no longer needed and what qualifies as a heroic achievement. Examples of the latter might include vanquishing a boss, completing a long and arduous journey, or surviving a near-death experience.", + "A creature can only receive a single blessing from each individual Obelisk of Anubia in their lifetime. To gain another blessing, they must locate a different obelisk during their travels." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoration (150 gp Worth of Amber)", + "entries": [ + "The creature that pays the tribute is enveloped in a cleansing light, which cures all diseases, poisons, curses, levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, charms, and any reductions to their Hit Points maximum or ability scores. Furthermore, the creature gains the benefit of a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "page": 173, + "entries": [ + "The party is visited by a group of Sand Spirits. For details on how to roleplay these spirits, see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits}.", + "Roll a {@dice d6} and consult the {@table Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14} table to determine when the spirits appear. On a roll of 5 or 6, the spirits are drunk; reroll again on the table with a {@dice d4} instead of a {@dice d6}.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sand Spirits", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx", + "page": 173, + "entries": [ + "The sphinxes were the guardians of the Aru's temples and the keepers of their magic and lore. Tasked with bestowing the gifts of the Aru to the worthy, the sphinxes became oracles of wisdom to those who sought them.", + "The characters come across a statue depicting a sphinx. It might be half-buried in the sand, shattered and eroded, or perfectly preserved, as if untouched by time. It can be as small as a horse or as large as a keep. Blessed by They Who Watch All That Is, the Aru of Horizons, the sphinxes of times past can communicate with the characters in the present, using the statue as a conduit for their voices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching a Speaking Statue", + "entries": [ + "A creature that approaches the statue hears the words of a sphinx echo: \"{@i Challenger beyond time, pilgrim of these sands, state thy name to my eyes.}\" If a creature steps to where the sphinx's head can see them and states their name, the statue responds: \"{@i Answer my riddle, you have but one try, a blessing if you win, a curse if awry. I must know, do you comply?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Riddle Challenge", + "entries": [ + "If the character agrees to the proposition, roll a {@dice d6} and consult the 'Sphinx's Riddles' below to determine the challenge. The statue narrates the chosen riddle and waits for the character's answer. The echo of the sphinx understands context and is somewhat lenient with the answers it receives. For example, knowing that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} is a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} (see {@adventure Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}), the statue will accept answers like 'Rashid' or 'The Vizier' as correct when expecting the answer to be 'Rakshasa.'", + "Any creature can help solve the riddle, but only the one who gave their name can pronounce the final answer, and only they will be rewarded or punished upon its completion. There is no time limit to solve the riddle, but the challenge is forfeited if the challenger moves away from the statue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "Those who solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Congratulations, pilgrim. You have unraveled this sphinx's test. Carry the knowledge you've gained today and share it with others along the way.}\" The creature then receives the sphinx's blessing, described below.", + "The creature may select one ability score, provided it is not their highest or tied for the highest. The ability score increases by 1, to a maximum cap of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Penalty", + "entries": [ + "Those who fail to solve the riddle hear the sphinx say: \"{@i Alas, dear pilgrim, you've failed the sphinx's test. For now and until you find this knowledge, you will never rest.}\" The character then receives the bane of the sphinx, which reduces their Wisdom Score by {@dice 1d4} and manifests a {@spell Geas|PHB} spell cast upon them. This {@spell Geas|PHB} commands the character to ponder the riddle and seek its solution, dealing its Psychic damage if they ignore good opportunities to ask, research, or uncover the truth.", + "Once afflicted by the bane, the character can proclaim the answer to the riddle at any time. A failed answer has the {@spell Geas|PHB} deal its Psychic damage to the character. The correct answer lifts the {@spell Geas|PHB} but does not restore any reduction done to their Wisdom Score. They then hear the sphinx's words in their head say: \"{@i Better late than never, a fool might say. But the wise know the truth\u2014understanding was always the aim.}\"", + "A {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB} spell restores any reduction caused by the bane of the sphinx." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 1", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In lands of fire, where I belong,", + "A beast I am, or so am told.", + "But here, the realm of mortal men,", + "I change my shape, to blend with them.", + "With this magic, I impress and rise,", + "To rule them all, in clever guise.", + "Most spells can't harm or divine my form,", + "Yet a simple stab can reach my soul.", + "I strive to hide the telltale signs,", + "But crumbs I leave, with enough time.", + "My pets, my garb, my daytime rest,", + "That and cravings I can't divest.", + "A handshake is all it takes to know,", + "The truth behind this fiendish show.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Rakshasa|MM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 3", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "I have a stinging tail, but no scorpion am I,", + "I have a man's head and a lion's hide, but no sphinx either, oh my.", + "I have teeth just like a shark, but flesh I rarely crave,", + "Weapons and armor I desire, but neither wield nor save.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Manticore|MM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 5", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Across the barren fields, I stay alive,", + "On meager scraps and remains, I manage to survive.", + "No mammal my size can match my powerful bite,", + "Yet without my kind, I always hide from sight.", + "Females rule here, much to your surprise,", + "Like males, but better in strength and size.", + "A funny sight, if you dare to peek,", + "Our parts are the same, just one simple prick.", + "Yet, if stripes replaced my spots one day,", + "All these clues would have led you astray.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: Spotted {@creature Hyena|MM}}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 2", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "Though rude and ill-tempered, I'm a useful friend indeed,", + "No need for frequent meals or drinks, I'll serve you well in need.", + "My scent may be unpleasant, but I'm steady and I'm true,", + "My feet are sure on shifting ground, my eyes see clearly too.", + "My groan is unbecoming, and I will spit into your face,", + "But know that without my aid, you'll perish in this place.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Camel|MM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 4", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they say, they point and they laugh,", + "My rivals belittle me, towering so tall.", + "But when the soldiers came, just a blindfold in their grasp,", + "A single cut was all it took, and Medusa's head fell fast.", + "Basilisk forward charged, with claws and bite so bold,", + "Then fell to its own reflection, in the soldier's shield of gold.", + "Gorgon, mightiest of them all, invincible on the ground,", + "Fell to Arrows from afar, his weakness had been found.", + "\"{@i A small cock!}\" they too said, they pointed and they laughed,", + "The soldiers underestimating me, now in stone forever trapped.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Cockatrice|MM}}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Sphinx's Riddle 6", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "In heat, I seek the hearts of men,", + "Yet my love is not their ken.", + "Still I fly high above their den,", + "To be confused for one of them.", + "Both bird and stag they see then,", + "When I reveal my form in the end.", + "What am I?" + ] + }, + "{@b Answer: {@creature Peryton|MM}}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Speaking_Statue.webp" + }, + "title": "Speaking Statue of the Sphinx" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Wasteland Hazards", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "The dunes of Kirat are filled with natural perils. This section lists dangerous environmental hazards that characters must overcome as they travel through the Wasteland. Each hazard includes a description of how it should be implemented when rolled as part of a random encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 Hit Points. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 Hit Points by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has Disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are Vulnerable to Fire damage. At the end of each Long Rest, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures Resistant or Immune to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under Full Cover grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|DMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorms", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with Disadvantage.", + "Movement is considered Difficult Terrain inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|PHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution Saving Throw to maintain {@status Concentration|PHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blowout", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|PHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|PHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|PHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|PHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|PHB}, {@condition Restrained|PHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|PHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} encompasses. Each 5-foot square of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|PHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} anywhere in the area. Characters with a Passive Perception of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dunevine", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|PHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|PHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|PHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have Full Cover from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an AC of 10 and 10 Hit Points.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|PHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|PHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|PHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14}, roll on the table.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 178, + "name": "Return to Kunaten", + "entries": [ + "After the keep was attacked and swiftly conquered by the Anubians in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}, it was left a ruined and burnt shadow of its former self. Since then, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has used the fortress as a place to house his ever-growing army, until such time it is ready to march upon Al'Kirat.", + "With each passing day, more gnolls converge on the keep. During this time, Kunaten Keep is virtually unassailable. Nothing short of an army possesses the strength to successfully attack and conquer this location. Any attempt to do so by the characters results in their failure and capture.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his army leave Kunaten Keep on {@b day 30} to march on Al'Kirat. If you are using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, the Anubian army leaves once the characters reach {@b 7th level}. Once the keep is abandoned, the characters can safely approach it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A Tear into the Duaat", + "page": 178, + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14}, the promised consort of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} (whom the characters likely encountered in the Pyramid during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}), is chosen to hold Kunaten Keep with a small regiment of soldiers. If she was killed in Chapter 4, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has used the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} to resurrect her.", + "Before leaving with his army, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} uses his divine authority to tear open a portal to the Duaat (see '{@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Duaat}'). He commands {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} to enter the portal and retrieve what is needed to restore their baby\u2014the Divine Child\u2014back to life. This resurrection requires three essential elements: the body, the soul, and the divine essence of the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}'s primary goal is to retrieve the divine essence, which they believe is held by 'They Who Watch All That Is,' the Aru Gate Guardian who oversees the transition realm known as the Gate of the First Hour, as well as the River of Souls that courses through it. However, what neither Ammu nor Asmara realize is that the divine essence lies stolen within the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, rendering her mission a tragic and fruitless endeavor.", + "If the characters did not take the Divine Child's corpse during Chapter 4, then {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} has access to the body. If the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014containing the soul of the Divine Child\u2014was not taken either, she has that as well. Should she lack the soul of the Divine Child, her journey into the Duaat also includes a search for the soul within the River of Souls.", + "Left open for far too long, the gateway to the Duaat has turned Kunaten Keep into a place of dread. Shadowy demons have poured through, spreading terror within the fortress, while the unchecked spiritual energy has drawn restless spirits from every corner of Kirat. Neither {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} nor her soldiers have returned after entering the portal, and those left behind to guard the keep have been slaughtered by the nightmarish creatures now lurking within. Kunaten Keep, once a symbol of Kirati perseverance, then one of Anubian strength, has now become a bastion of darkness.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excess Spiritual Energy", + "page": 178, + "entries": [ + "The River of Souls holds spiritual energy that is deadly to mortals. Normally confined within the Duaat, this energy has now spilled into Kunaten Keep, transforming it into an area harmful to the living. This energy manifests as an eerie bluegreen luminescence that seems to repel light, saturating the keep and the lands around it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obscuridal Darkness", + "entries": [ + "The area within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it is cloaked in floating wisps of fluorescent green light. These areas are always considered Dim Light. No source\u2014magical or otherwise\u2014can illuminate these areas and no shadow or darkness can obscure them. Obscuridal Darkness is an immutable characteristic of the River of Souls, not even a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell or divine intervention can remove it. The only way to remove this effect is by closing the portal to the Duaat, which can only be done by either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, an Aru, or a Gate Guardian of the Duaat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spiritual Burn", + "entries": [ + "The ambient spiritual energy is inimical to mortals. At the end of every round, all creatures within Kunaten Keep and a 1-mile radius around it take 20 Necrotic damage. Constructs, Undead, and creatures made of shadow are Immune to this effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note Characters will need the protection from Necrotic damage granted by their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} to endure this effect.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Portal_into_the_Duaat.webp" + }, + "title": "Portal into the Duaat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spirits of the Dead", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + "The spiritual energy leaking from the portal enables creatures in the area to perceive the spirits of the dead, ordinarily hidden from mortal sight. Ghostly spirits from across the continent are drawn to this site, where they spiral above the keep in a spectral vortex while they ever so slowly enter the portal to join the River of Souls.", + "These spirits show no interest in the characters, and will not attack unless given a reason to do so. If required, you can use the statistics of a {@creature Ghost|MM} to represent a spirit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Helpful Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Some spirits, particularly those connected to Kunaten Keep\u2014such as former inhabitants of the settlement or adventurers who perished during the expedition in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}\u2014are capable of breaking free from the vortex and wander the streets of the settlement. While they can interact with the living, they are usually unaware of their own deaths and can be found reenacting the activities they performed in life.", + "At your discretion, the characters can encounter the ghosts of NPCs they met during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}. These spirits may guide the party to the portal atop the settlement and reveal the details of what transpired here." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Kunaten Keep - Oasis", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Return to Kunaten' battlemap. Finding Kunaten Keep should pose little challenge for the characters, as the Anubians left a grisly trail leading to the keep. Once the characters are within 2 miles of Kunaten Keep, they can follow the harrowing rows of crucified tieflings\u2014victims of the original attack on the keep\u2014to find their way to the settlement.", + "While characters may encounter ghosts they recognize from their previous time here, exploring the settlement itself holds little purpose for the characters, bereft of both life and wealth as it is. Their primary goal is to reach the portal to the Duaat, located at the entrance to the fort, past the bridge.", + "The gnolls who remained at the keep met their end at the hands of shadow-born demons that poured from the gateway shortly after {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} entered it. Now, they linger as shadows, driven by a hunger to drain the life force of the living.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Keep", + "page": 179, + "entries": [ + "Signs of the Anubians' occupation can be found across the landscape surrounding Kunaten Keep. The area is strewn with broken tents, Anubian flags, half-finished palisades, discarded supplies, and heaps of burnt refuse.", + "The settlement itself is a sorrowful sight. Its walls are fractured, riddled with gaps, and in many places, entirely destroyed. Most buildings lie in ruins, and anything of value has long since been looted or repurposed for the Anubian war machine. The crucified tieflings in the area have decayed into brittle, desiccated corpses, devoid of even the faintest stench. Rubble that once choked the streets has been cleared by the Anubians and piled into the ruined structures. Though the fort's outer walls were breached during the attack, much of the inner keep remains relatively intact.", + "When the characters approach the settlement, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of an abandoned war camp stretch out before you: torn tents, shattered palisades, and fading Anubian flags flutter weakly in the cold breeze. Ahead, endless rows of crucified bodies stand like grotesque sentinels, leading the way toward the settlement. Yet it is the scene above the settlement that chills you to the bone: a swirling mass of thousands of spirits, their forms weaving together like a spectral river that circles atop Kunaten Keep. An unnatural cold grips the area, and an oppressive darkness wraps around you, sapping the warmth and light from the world." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c64" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Return_to_Kunaten_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Return to Kunaten (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c64" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Encounter: Shadow Possessed", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + "While navigating the desolate streets of Kunaten Keep, the characters are suddenly attacked by three {@creature Shadow Demon|MM|Shadow Demons} accompanied by four {@creature Shadow|MM|Shadows}. The shadows take the form of Anubian soldiers\u2014their forms animated from the spirits of those slain by the demons that emanated from the portal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Shadow Demon|MM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Encounter: Uluusis", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + "As the party approaches the bridge, they are gripped by horrifying visions drawn from their deepest fears. These visions, crafted from the shadow weave, are tangible to the senses and feel unsettlingly real. You may roleplay these visions as you see fit, tailoring them to each character's personality and backstory.", + "Each creature that experiences a vision must succeed on a {@dc 18} Wisdom Saving Throw or become {@condition Frightened|PHB} of Uluusis for 1 minute. A {@condition Frightened|PHB} creature can repeat the Saving Throw at the end of each of its turns, ending it on a success. At the heart of this terror is {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Young Red Shadow Dragon|MM} who crafts the illusions. She hides amidst the shadows of the area and attacks directly after the characters make the Saving Throw.", + "At the beginning of the first round of combat, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom14} summons a {@creature Shadow|MM} for each character present in the encounter. Each {@creature Shadow|MM} represents that which the character witnessed within their vision, the source of their fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature Uluusis|SandsOfDoom14} gains an additional 50 Hit Points and an additional attack per action." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Gateway into the Duaat", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + "The characters can freely pass through the portal to enter the Duaat. When they approach it, you can read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A portal emanates from the entrance of the keep. Its light is ethereal, almost spectral in form. It seems to attract the flying spirits that circle high in the sky." + ] + }, + "When they step through the portal, you may read the following passage aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the portal, you grow numb, your heart stops, and silence envelops you. Your thoughts persist, but darkness surrounds you. Gradually, even your thoughts begin to fade, leaving you adrift in a peaceful void. The calm is almost comforting, as though oblivion beckons, until a sudden force jolts through you\u2014your heart. Each beat feels like a blow, dragging you back to awareness, bringing cold, memories, and breath. With a gasp, you awaken on the other side of the portal.", + "The air is cold and stale as you stand at the start of a long bridge spanning a 200-foot chasm. Below, a river of souls flows, their spectral moans forming a haunting chorus. The sky is twilight, starless and cloudless. Ahead, the bridge leads to a grand temple with towering statues of jackalheaded humanoids at its doors. The portal lingers behind you, and as you move away from it, sound gradually returns." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Duaat", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + "Creatures that pass through the portal in area 3 find themselves in a transitory plane connecting the material world to the Duaat. This plane is small, containing only the River of Souls and the Gate of the First Hour\u2014an entrance to the Duaat. For more information, see '{@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Duaat}'.", + "To safeguard the divine realms from the encroachment of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}, 'They Who Watch All That Is' sealed all gateways leading into this transitory plane. Therefore, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} forcibly tears open a portal and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her soldiers step through, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} is forced to engage them when he notices the taint of Rust in their bones.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Diluted Passage of Time", + "entries": [ + "Time moves differently in both the Duaat and this transitory plane\u2014what feels like a single day here amounts to an entire year in the mortal realm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "Because of the diluted passage of time, whenever the characters enter or leave the Duaat, they gain the benefits of a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bridge of Souls", + "page": 180, + "entries": [ + "The characters reach this location upon entering the portal in Kunaten Keep. The entrance into the Gate of the First Hour always mirrors the location of the gateway on the mortal side. As such, it has taken on the form of a long bridge, imitating the long bridge of Kunaten Keep.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "River of Souls", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the bridge flows the River of Souls, a sacred conduit ferrying spirits into the divine realms. Creatures that fall into the River of Souls automatically die and become one with the rest of the spirits. Only {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, or the wielder of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} can pull a soul out from the river." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|MM|Devas} summoned by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians.", + "After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|MM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her soldiers. As such, from {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}'s point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|MM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ally or Enemy", + "entries": [ + "The characters have only one chance to convince {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} to stay her hand and ally with them. To do so, they must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check. They gain a +5 bonus to the check if they have identified the true killer of the Divine Child and an additional +5 if they seek to restore the child to life.", + "On a success, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} begrudgingly sets aside her anger and agrees to momentarily join forces with the party to restore the Divine Child. {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her soldiers then follow the characters into the temple.", + "On a failure, her rage takes over and she fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Grieving Mother", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ] + }, + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}. She can cast the spell {@spell Spirit Guardians|PHB} at will and gains 10 Temporary Hit Points at the start of each turn while the spell is active. While in the Duaat, she casts the {@spell Spirit Guardians|PHB} spell at 5th level and it cannot be counterspelled nor requires {@status Concentration|PHB}. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, she has an additional 30 Hit Points and has Resistance to Necrotic damage.", + "Accompanying {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} are two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi}, and two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} carries 100 Platinum Pieces, a {@item Potion of Vitality|DMG}, and a {@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}). Each Anubian soldier carries {@dice 2d6} Platinum Pieces.", + "If the characters did not loot {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} during {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4} while in the Pyramid, she retains the jewelry she wore then (see '{@adventure Treasure|SandsOfDoom14|4|Treasure}'). Similarly, if the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} was not taken from her, it remains in her possession. If her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} was taken, she now carries a stunning chunk of amber worth 500 Gold Pieces, serving as her spellcasting focus" + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Asmara_and_Child.webp" + }, + "title": "Asmara and the Divine Child" + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c65" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Bridge_of_Souls_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Bridge of Souls (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c65" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} and the Gate of the First Hour reside within a massive temple ziggurat at the end of the Bridge of Souls. The black metal doors of the temple are adorned with two sphinxes and a glowing red circular rune split by the seam of the doors. When closed, the circle radiates magic and the sphinxes glow with golden light. As the doors open and the circle splits, its light fades, and the sphinxes lose their glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gate of the First Hour", + "page": 182, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a dark and foreboding temple. The River of Souls cuts through the heart of the chamber, below a bridge that stretches nearly half of the structure. At the far end, two celestial soldiers stand on guard\u2014jackal-headed humanoids with golden wings and skin like obsidian. Beyond them, a massive portal glows, flanked by even larger statues. Guarding the portal is a one-eyed giant, wearing fabrics that glimmer in gold, and wielding a staff made of bronze. \"{@i You threaten this sanctuary with the corruption you bring!}\" bellows the giant, as the soldiers brandish their weapons." + ] + }, + "The portal at the end of the temple opens into the first layer of the Duaat, a realm where spirits purify themselves by passing through a series of gates, each step a part of their journey toward the afterlife\u2014serving as a form of purgatory. What lies beyond falls outside the scope of {@i Sands of Doom}.", + "The two jackal-headed figures are {@creature Deva|MM|Devas}, wielding scythes rather than maces. The scythes function the same as the mace in their stat blocks but deal Slashing damage rather than Bludgeoning. The cyclops is {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} (see statistics below), a steward appointed to guard the gateway. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} wields the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. All guardians have Immunity to Necrotic damage.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Steward of the Gate", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} views the invasion of the Duaat as a grave sacrilege, one that threatens to invite the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} within. As such, he challenges any who enter the ziggurat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|MM}, except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14} as a Bonus Action, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 Hit Points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} or her soldiers, add either a {@creature Ghost|MM} or a {@creature Banshee|MM}\u2014 spirits commanded to fight. If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her soldiers are allied with the characters, add two additional {@creature Deva|MM|Devas}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lingering Ghosts", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that dies during this encounter, including {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14}, transforms into a {@creature Ghost|MM} upon death. As a {@creature Ghost|MM}, the creature retains its personality and can move and speak, but cannot take any actions. At the end of the encounter, regardless of the outcome, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} emerges from the great portal and restores them all to life with 1 Hit Points (see 'Anamnesis Appears')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c66" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/6/Gate_of_the_First_Hour_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Gate of the First Hour (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c66" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis Appears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s divine counterpart and guardian of the Gate of the First Hour, will appear from the great portal at the end of the 'Steward of the Gate' encounter. Though but half of a true Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} wields absolute authority over the divine energies of the Duaat. While in the Duaat, he can cast any spell from the Cleric spell list at will and has Resistance to all damage. Furthermore, no spell he casts can be counterspelled or dispelled.", + "When you are ready to describe his entrance, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sound vanishes for a mere moment and a regal sphinx, with the upper body of a man, slowly emanates from the grand portal. He is adorned in finery fit for a monarch, and behind his head, a searing sun blazes like a fiery halo. In a voice that brooks no defiance, \"{@i Still your hand, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14}, for they do not grasp the peril of their actions.}\"", + "His eyes suddenly glow in golden light, and as he fixes his gaze upon you, he speaks: \"{@i I am {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014through past and future, keeper of the Gate of the First Hour; in the past but never the future, Aru of Horizons; and in no past nor future, memory nor destiny, your enemy.}\" Divine energy then swirls around the fallen and all who perished are restored to life." + ] + }, + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} greets the characters peacefully and engages them in conversation, already aware of the purpose of their visit. He hesitates to restore either {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} or the gnolls back to life, fearing the corruption lingering within them. However, if the characters request it, he will acquiesce.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} is a repository of wisdom, and is open to share much of it with the characters. He warns them of the grave threat posed by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} and asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, and the rest of the Anubians have fallen under its influence, to varying extents. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} is also willing to reveal that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}, wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, killed the Divine Child under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s orders.", + "Having once seen the future as {@creature Aker|SandsOfDoom14}, he knows their world is doomed, destined to be drained of life by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}. Yet, out of compassion, he withholds this truth. Unlike {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, he holds no hope that anyone can change the fate of their world and thus chooses not to guide or counsel the party regarding any future events.", + "If the characters judged the soul of the Divine Child as 'Harmony' through the use of the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14} and came here to ask for his help, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} graciously summons the soul from the River of Souls and bequeaths it to them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Nemisis.webp" + }, + "title": "Nemisis" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Closing the Gateway", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} explains that the rift into the Duaat, opened by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} within Kunaten Keep, must be sealed. {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} was hindered from doing so by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} and her warband, as well as the shadow-born demons that it unleashed\u2014threats the characters (presumably) successfully dealt with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward: Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "As a reward for these deeds, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} offers the the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14}, on the condition that they use it to close the gateway in Kunaten Keep. Should they accept, a single touch of the staff against the portal will seal the rift, dispersing both the excess spirit energy and the ghosts haunting the keep within a few days. The characters will then be unable to return back to the Duaat.", + "Whoever claims the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14} may wield its power only until their true death, upon which it will be automatically returned back to the Duaat, where it belongs." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Divine Child", + "entries": [ + "With the body, soul, and divine essence united, the characters can petition {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} to resurrect the Divine Child. Whether or not he agrees with their decision, his duty as an Aru obligates him to do so. He assembles the three components and permanently sacrifices a portion of his own divine essence to complete the process. The baby is returned to life, healthy and whole, save for a small scar on its chest.", + "He entrusts the characters, or {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} if she is still alive, with the care of the cub. The Divine Child resembles an ordinary gnoll cub, complete with soft yips and giggles. As is tradition for the Aru, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} chooses a name and a sex for the Divine Child\u2014bestowing the baby with a female form and the name Amen." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence] - An Aru for the Rite", + "entries": [ + "Duty binds {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} to guard the Gate of the First Hour, and so he cannot recite the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of Benevolence} himself. However, he is willing to send {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} to recite it in his stead, whose status as a Gate Guardian grants him the authority to do so. If the characters have yet to acquire the rite, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} directs them to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}\u2014 the Aru who guards it (see {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Nemisis", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} will remain in the Duaat, awaiting the moment the characters are ready to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. When that time arrives, {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} will open a small portal to summon him into Al'Kirat. Before they part, {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} gifts the characters a {@item Sending Stones|DMG|Sending Stone}, so they may call upon him shortly before the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} begins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Asmara", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} lives and the party has allied with her, she elects to accompany them to Al'Kirat, believing it the safest place to shield the cub from the Rust. Though she clings in denial that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has fallen to corruption, her faith shatters the instant she lays eyes on him at the siege; realizing immediately that he is gone and something else has taken his place. From that point on, she pledges herself in aiding the characters crown Amen as the new Pharaoh." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame", + "page": 184, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith manipulates, corrupts, and schemes" + }, + "The Veiled Syndicate is a blight that festers within the heart of Al'Kirat\u2014a criminal network shrouded in secrecy and fueled by ill-gotten gold. Its true leader is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Lamia|MM} whose ambitions are as dark as the shadows she inhabits. For years, the Veiled Syndicate has been abducting handsome men from the city, whom the {@creature Lamia|MM} uses to breed. These unions result in the birth of cursed humans\u2014{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}\u2014whose twisted bond to their monstrous mother forces them into a love they cannot resist and a servitude they cannot escape. These vile creatures walk among the citizens, hidden behind their human guise, as they tirelessly advance {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s insidious grip upon the fate of the city.", + "The fiendish gaze of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} can ensnare an unsuspecting victim, drawing them into a deep, unnatural slumber. As sleep claims them, the victims are swiftly bound and gagged, then spirited away to hidden safehouses scattered throughout Al'Kirat. There, they linger in darkness, awaiting their grim fate. Once the time is right, the Syndicate smuggles them out of the city and into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s unholy embrace. Then, in her lair, they are doomed to live out the rest of their days as slaves to her deviant desires, prisoners of a nightmare from which there is no escape.", + "The Syndicate's caution has so far been their shield. They carefully abduct only a few victims at a time, spreading their vile deeds across months to avoid arousing suspicion. This calculated patience has kept their darkest operations concealed from the prying eyes of the city\u2014that is, until now.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running This Chapter", + "page": 184, + "entries": [ + "The objective for the characters in this chapter is to identify who controls the Veiled Syndicate, locate this individual, and confront them. The characters may be after this individual either because of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} they possess, or simply because they are trying to put an end to the disappearances plaguing the city, which the authorities believe are ultimately connected to the Syndicate.", + "This chapter is divided into two parts. The first involves the characters searching for clues to uncover the truth behind the missing citizens. This investigation occurs exclusively within the city of Al'Kirat. In the second part, the characters will have to leave the city and delve into a den of criminals in search for their target.", + "Since a large part of this chapter takes place in Al'Kirat, it's important to have a strong understanding of the city and its culture. All the relevant details about the city and its locations, as well as how it is influenced by the Veiled Syndicate, can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1: City of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1}. It is recommended reviewing that chapter before running this one.", + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} the characters can find in this chapter is the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful artifact that amplifies the wearer's ability to influence others and enables them to craft illusions that feel real to the touch. For more details regarding its powers, see {@adventure Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14|14|Mask of Opals} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Content Warning", + "page": 185, + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 7: The Veil and the Flame|SandsOfDoom14|7} contains strong sexual themes. The antagonist of the chapter is a {@creature Lamia|MM}, a creature known in mythology for seducing and devouring Humans. In {@i Sands of Doom}, the {@creature Lamia|MM} kidnaps men, using magic to force them to breed with her against their will, giving birth to {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} in the process. She similarly mates with an enthralled {@creature Ogre|MM} to create ogrish children. As her {@creature Ogre|MM} offspring mature, the {@creature Lamia|MM} plans to breed with them as well, aiming to grow the power of her criminal organization.", + "This chapter explores sensitive topics, including rape, incest, and grooming. {@i Sands of Doom} places the responsibility on the GM to gauge what their table is comfortable with. It is recommended to consult with your players about the subject matter before running this chapter.", + "If the themes are too strong for your table, there are a few adjustments you can make to soften them without altering the core story. For example, instead of birthing {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} by breeding with men, the {@creature Lamia|MM} can do so by consuming those she kidnaps. She prefers the taste of men over women, hunting men almost exclusively and using her magical charms to keep them compliant until she's ready to devour them. For the ogres, you can base their devotion on fear or a deep love for their mother, rather than a groomed desire to one day mate with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Grip In Al'Kirat", + "page": 185, + "entries": [ + "Over the past few decades, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has amassed significant influence over the city by accumulating wealth and investing it in lucrative ventures. Were it not for the need to operate from the shadows and subtly corrupt those she collaborates with, she might have been a genuine rival to the Sultana's rule in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Poor Are Her Eyes And Ears", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} holds the Slums of Al'Kirat within her clutches. She masterfully plays the dual role of both savior and oppressor. She is the guardian angel who feeds, clothes, and houses the impoverished, but she is also the demon who pushes them into the abyss of debt, addiction, and indentured servitude." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sex Is Her Empire", + "entries": [ + "While she offers courtesans protection and support, she also binds them to serve the perverse whims of corrupt merchants and officials who act as her spies. These workers are coerced into squandering their earnings on lives of decadence, as well as on lavish enchantments designed to enhance their looks. This forces them to remain entrapped doing sex work, too indebted to ever leave. The {@creature Lamia|MM}'s stranglehold on the sex trade has allowed her to monopolize almost every significant brothel in Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The City Protects Her", + "entries": [ + "Many of the city's guards, officials, and merchants are mere puppets in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s schemes. She entices them with gold, sensual pleasures, and rare, monstrous slaves. As they get ensnared in her web of deceit, breaking laws and taboos, they find themselves reliant on the Veiled Syndicate to escape the consequences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No One Knows Her Name", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} operates from the shadows, ensuring there are always several degrees of separation between herself and the actions she takes within the city. While she possesses a vast number of slaves and indentured servants, official records show them under the ownership of tiefling intermediaries. The city's brothels, while under her control, are fronted by pliant citizens oblivious to her true nature. They receive their directives from tight-lipped {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} (in human form), leading many to refer to this criminal enterprise as the 'Veiled Syndicate'.", + "Only the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} know the name 'Lilith.' To everyone else in her web, including the unscrupulous who work for the Syndicate, she is known simply as the 'Veiled Mistress.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Cat and the Snake", + "page": 185, + "entries": [ + "For years, the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} have been locked in a shadow war. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has tried to bribe and manipulate palace officials, seeking to gain a foothold within the palace. However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} has thwarted her at every turn\u2014blocking her attempts and crushing the Syndicate's operations whenever they overreach.", + "Previously, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} was content to allow the Syndicate to operate with impunity across the city, as their actions often served his own interests. But now with the looming war against the Anubians, everything has changed in his eyes. This is his playground, and if he is to have any hope of defending it against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, he must finally cleanse it of the filth that weakens it\u2014all while indulging in his own twisted appetites while he can.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} has secretly begun kidnapping citizens, either killing or feeding on them in large numbers. He deliberately targets individuals whose disappearances would cast suspicion on the Veiled Syndicate. His victims include outspoken opponents of beastfolk slavery (the Syndicate is the primary importer of beastfolk slaves), influential citizens who oppose human presence in the city (the Syndicate is primarily composed of humans), and courtesans from independent brothels (who threaten the Syndicate's near monopoly on the city's sex trade).", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s careful selection of victims has, as intended, led the city to suspect the Veiled Syndicate as the force behind the recent surge in disappearances. This has triggered a large-scale search for members of the criminal organization\u2014though with little success so far. Adventurers from the Adventurer's Guild are on high alert, pursuing any leads that might point them to the Syndicate, while the guards ramp up their scrutiny over the slave trade in the city. Many independent brothels have shut down, fearing that their workers could be next to disappear, and outspoken critics of the Syndicate have gone underground, hoping to avoid any impending retaliation.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} has made a grievous error that may well seal his fate some day. His callousness and disregard for his people kept him from thoroughly investigating the kidnappings associated with the Syndicate, as well as the underlying motives behind them. Because of this, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} failed to realize that the Syndicate primarily targets men.", + "In his misguided effort to incriminate the Syndicate, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} targeted both men and women in equal measure\u2014a seemingly minor detail that the city might overlook, but one that could become a dangerous liability for the Vizier if it were ever exposed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Chapter", + "page": 186, + "entries": [ + "There are two potential hooks you can use to draw the characters into the investigation that unfolds in this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "The characters seek to collect {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, as each one they acquire increases their chances of defeating the Anubians. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} guides them to solve the mysterious disappearances, knowing that this will ultimately lead them to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "Fear is spreading throughout Al'Kirat due to the recent disappearances. The city cannot prepare its defenses against the Anubian Empire while it tears itself apart from within. The characters likely want the city to remain strong, but to achieve that, they must put an end to the disappearances." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter where the characters go in the city, it doesn't take long for them to hear about the disappearances. Once they do, they can seek guidance by visiting the Adventurer's Guild, speaking with old allies such as {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, or arranging a meeting with the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} or the {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Sultana}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "Characters returning to the Adventurer's Guild, whether in search of quests or information, will find that many within the guild are engrossed in the recent wave of disappearances. Adventurers congregate in the central lounge, exchanging rumors and debating theories about the possible culprit.", + "Before long, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14} approaches the characters, urging them to join the search. She advises them to converse with their fellow adventurers to catch up on the latest happenings in the city and any rumors that have surfaced. Characters who take her advice and engage with the other adventurers can immediately receive as many Rumors as you need to get them up to speed (see '{@adventure Rumors|SandsOfDoom14|7|Rumors}').", + "For more information on how the investigation works, see '{@adventure Clues & Information|SandsOfDoom14|7|Clues & Information}'.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounties", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild has posted two new bounties: 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate' and 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat.' These bounties are displayed throughout the city, with rewards paid by the Guild upon their successful completion.", + "To claim the reward for the 'Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate,' the characters must capture a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} and deliver it to one of the city's many barracks. The city will then use magic to force the {@creature Jackalwere|MM} to reveal information about the {@creature Lamia|MM} and her hideout. By then, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} considers the investigation complete and entrusts the characters to finish what they started by eliminating the {@creature Lamia|MM}.", + "For 'Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat,' the characters must confront {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} in her lair. Regardless of whether they choose to ally with the {@creature Lamia|MM} or defeat her, the Vizier will put an end to the kidnappings. Then, with the disappearances coming to an end, the matter is considered closed and the characters will receive their reward." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: Member of the Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "{@i By order of the city of Al'Kirat, a bounty of 400 Gold Pieces shall be paid to those who deliver any living member of the Veiled Syndicate into custody. Their crimes are many and grievous, including bribery, espionage, kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, arson, extortion, forgery, smuggling, and illegal slavery.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Bounty: The Vanished of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "{@i Citizens of Al'Kirat, take heed! A wave of unexplained disappearances has struck our city, with more souls vanishing each day. Watch the streets with care and report any suspicious activity to the city guard without delay.}", + "{@i To those brave adventurers willing to take up the search, a bounty rewarding 2,000 Gold Pieces awaits those who discover the culprit and put an end to the disappearances. Inquire at the Adventurer's Guild at your earliest opportunity.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 186, + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for a party of four characters of 5th or 6th level, and they are expected to gain a level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters will gain a level after confronting {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Lamia|MM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate, whether they defeat her and claim the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} or forge an alliance with her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Discovering that a {@creature Lamia|MM} runs the Syndicate: {@b 500 XP}", + "Learning the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s name: {@b 500 XP}", + "Locating the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s lair: {@b 500 XP}", + "Either claiming the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} or forming an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 2,000 XP}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 1,000 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Searching for Clues", + "page": 187, + "entries": [ + "The goal of the characters is to track down {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Lamia|MM} who controls the Veiled Syndicate. How they accomplish this is up to them. This section offers guidance on how to handle the investigation, outlines key locations for the characters to investigate, and provides tips on how to roleplay the Syndicate to better help you run this chapter.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} controls the Veiled Syndicate from an old set of amber mines found at the end of the Riohnar River, about 30 miles south of the city of Al'Kirat. As soon as the characters find this information, they will be ready to travel to the lair to confront the {@creature Lamia|MM}, which forms Part 2 of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Clues & Information", + "page": 187, + "entries": [ + "Allow the characters to explore the city in a free-form manner. They should engage with NPCs they know to gather information and follow any leads they obtain at their leasure.", + "The clues available to the characters fall into two categories: {@b Rumors} and {@b Leads}. Rumors are easy to come by, often gathered in passing, and should generally be given freely. This information is necessary for the characters to understand what is going on and what they need to do. Leads, on the other hand, are difficult to obtain and may require subterfuge, adventuring, gold, magic, or knowledgeable contacts. This is the important information that will direct the characters toward their objectives.", + "Start by introducing them to {@b Rumors}. Once they follow up on these Rumors, you can provide them with {@b Leads}. Leads will then direct them toward one of the key adventuring locations or events: {@adventure The Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|7|The Burning Velvet}, {@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Slaver's Den}, {@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackal John}, or {@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Djinn's Den}. These will then provide the final clues they need to conclude their investigation.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Knowledge of the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s brutal reign as the Queen of Beasts left a lasting mark on her subjects. All beastfolk who lived in Kirat over a decade ago remember her name and know her dark history. A beastfolk character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill History}) check recalls the abilities of the {@creature Lamia|MM}, as well as those of the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), the artifact {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} wielded during her rule. Most beastfolk presume her to be either dead or gone.", + "There have been several {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamias} throughout Kirat's history, so the presence of one does not immediately raise alarms for the beastfolk. Moreover, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} did not command {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} during her reign, as she only gained that power after she was overthrown. As such, the appearance of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} does not link her to current events in the minds of the beastfolk. However, if the characters learn that the leader of the Veiled Syndicate is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, it becomes unmistakable that the terror of their past has returned. No beastfolk knows the location of her lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You are free to provide this information to the players in whatever way fits the narrative\u2014whether they overhear rumors in a tavern, speak with guards about their duties, or visit the Adventurer's Guild to ask about current news.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Rumors", + "entries": [ + "You can offer the following Rumors as the characters start their investigation in the city:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "There have been numerous disappearances in the city recently. These individuals simply vanish without a trace, usually at night, and always when they are alone.", + "The disappearances began shortly after word of the fall of Kunaten Keep reached the city.", + "The missing individuals include both men and women, from all walks of life, of varying ages, and from all areas of the city.", + "The city suspects the Veiled Syndicate's involvement and is actively searching for its members to interrogate them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Rumors", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters recognize that the Veiled Syndicate might be the culprit, you can offer the following Rumors:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate is a secretive organization that manages much of the beastfolk slave trade in the city and controls most of the brothels. They also lend money to the poor, though they charge exorbitant rates for these loans. All of these actions are legal in Al'Kirat.", + "It is widely believed the Syndicate bribes and coerces officials and guards. There have always been rumors that those who probe too deeply into their operations tend to disappear.", + "True members of the Syndicate are almost never seen. Most who work for the Syndicate either do so unknowingly, or do so through bribery or coercion, and they rarely meet with an actual member.", + "Members of the Veiled Syndicate appear and vanish without warning, behave oddly, rarely speak, and those who look into their eyes often describe an unsettling sense of discomfort.", + "A disproportionately high number of the disappearances involve courtesans, many of whom either work independently or are associated with the few brothels not controlled by the Syndicate. The Burning Velvet, a popular brothel in the Palace Quarter, has been the most affected by these incidents. The city guards almost apprehended a member of the Syndicate at the brothel recently, but the suspect slipped away. (This clue leads to '{@adventure The Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|7|The Burning Velvet}' location)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leads", + "entries": [ + "This is not information that can be easily discovered on the streets or through the usual channels. It requires the characters to go above and beyond what an ordinary person might do. Finding this information is what sets the characters apart from the other adventurers and officials trying to solve the mystery\u2014this is the knowledge that leads them to the truth.", + "You should reward this knowledge when the characters do something daring, meet with a secret contact, spend large sums of gold on a lead, cast powerful Divination spells, or perform any other act worthy of the adventurers they are.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Leads", + "entries": [ + "The following Leads should be provided first, before any others in this section:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Random disappearances have plagued the city for nearly a decade, though they were too spread out for most to notice. These previous disappearances were almost exclusively young men in the prime of their lives. However, the new wave of vanishings includes both men and women, spanning all ages. Something has changed.", + "The recent victims are not random. The disappearances consistently benefit the Veiled Syndicate. Almost all the victims were either outspoken critics of the Syndicate, backed reforms that would weaken their influence, or owned competing businesses." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Syndicate Leads", + "entries": [ + "After the characters discover that the Veiled Syndicate might be behind the disappearances, and subsequently shift their investigation toward them, you can begin to reveal the following Leads:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "All members of the Veiled Syndicate are human.", + "The leader of the Syndicate is a mysterious individual simply known as the Veiled Mistress.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keep their captured victims in secret safehouses, most of which are found in the Slums. These victims are eventually smuggled out of the city and never seen again.", + "There is a house in the Slums where several onlookers have reported seeing many humans enter, but never leave. The house is a well-known den of slavers who legally capture and sell beastfolk. Guards have visited before but found nothing out of the ordinary. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Slaver's Den}' location).", + "There is a well-known human named John who works in the Bazaar and is known to collaborate with members of the Veiled Syndicate. He is known for selling illegal poisons, some of which can induce sleep. (This clue leads to the '{@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackal John}' event)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Leads", + "entries": [ + "These are the final Leads to provide. They are meant to be uncovered by exploring the key locations in this chapter (The Burning Velvet, Slaver's Den, Jackal John, or Djinn's Den), or given to the characters when you believe they are ready to advance to the next part of the story. Generally speaking, this information can only be uncovered by directly interacting with a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, either by spying on them or interrogating them. The clues that will solve the mystery are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The members of the Veiled Syndicate are not human; they are {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}\u2014fiendish beings capable of shifting between human and jackal forms, or assuming a cursed hybrid of the two. Their cursed flesh does not wound when injured. Only silver or magic can truly harm them.", + "The Veiled Syndicate is under the control of a {@creature Lamia|MM}, a powerful creature known for her ability to enthrall and manipulate others to do her bidding. {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} refer to her as 'Mother.'", + "The {@creature Lamia|MM} commands the Syndicate from her lair, located at the southern end of the Rionhar River, 30 miles south of Al'Kirat, inside an old amber mine. This is where the Syndicate has been taking the victims they kidnap." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Investigating in a Linear Path", + "page": 188, + "entries": [ + "For those who prefer a more straightforward, 'on rails' approach, you can structure the investigation as a linear path, where each location leads directly to the next. Since the final sections of the investigation are already designed this way, this version largely skips the first half of the investigation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Starting the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild can recruit the characters' help by offering the 2,000 Gold Piece reward for solving the mystery. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, who is already invested in the investigation, suspects a larger threat is at play\u2014one that could cripple the city and leave it vulnerable to the Anubians unless their plans are thwarted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning Velvet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} suspects the kidnappers are human, based on a rumor that many of the missing courtesans disappeared after meeting human clients. While she conducts her own investigation, she directs the characters to the Burning Velvet, the brothel most affected by the disappearances, urging them to gather more information from the courtesans themselves.", + "See '{@adventure Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|7|The Burning Velvet}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "entries": [ + "The owner of the Burning Velvet reveals a member of the Veiled Syndicate was almost captured, before he disappeared into the Slums. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} then requests the characters' help in investigating the Slums. There, inquiring about suspicious humans with connections to the Syndicate leads the characters directly to the Slaver's Den\u2014a notorious locale known to house human slavers believed to work for the criminal organization.", + "See '{@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Slaver's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Assaulting the secret basement at the Slaver's Den reveals the involvement of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} within the Veiled Syndicate. Moreover, after uncovering the 'Mysterious Note' in the basement, the characters learn of two {@creature Jackalwere|MM} members they can track down: one who works at a bathhouse called Djinn's Den and another who sells poisons at the Bazaar. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} recommends going to the Djinn's Den first, as the note hints that this lead may soon run cold. At the bathhouse, the characters will need to find and rescue a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, who is being hunted by assassins from the Syndicate.", + "If you plan to conclude the investigation here, the characters can successfully save {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} from the {@creature Jackalwere|MM} assassins hunting her. However, if you prefer to continue the investigation, the assassins can kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, pushing the characters to pursue their final lead.", + "See '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Djinn's Den}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The characters make their way to the Grand Bazaar in search of a poison seller connected to the Syndicate. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} can recognize the location described in the Mysterious Note, helping the characters easily locate the disguised {@creature Jackalwere|MM}. After a brief meeting, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} tries to escape, but after a chase, the characters capture him and extract the necessary information they need.", + "See '{@adventure Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackal John}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Investigation", + "entries": [ + "The characters complete the investigation by saving either {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John}, or both. The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} readily reveal {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s identity and the location of her hideout, allowing the characters to finalize their investigation and prepare to confront the {@creature Lamia|MM}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalweres", + "page": 189, + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|MM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|MM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|MM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|MM} within the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are Immune to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|MM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Adventure Locations", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + "This section provides four key locations within Al'Kirat where the characters can investigate for the clues they need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Burning Velvet", + "page": 190, + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet was once renowned as one of the city's most exclusive and expensive brothels, drawing a wealthy clientele who prized the refined companionship of its knowledgeable and charismatic courtesans. These companions were often invited to high-society galas and important meetings, where their wit and presence were highly sought after. Unfortunately, the recent spate of disappearances in the city has driven them indoors, leading to a steep decline in their business.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The party learns that a significant portion of the recent disappearances involves courtesans, with several cases originating from this establishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of Al'Kirat below. This highclass brothel is located in the Palace Quarter. The entrance to the building is tucked away from the main streets, located in a courtyard surrounded by a few small taverns and residences." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters leave the Burning Velvet, they should have learned that the kidnappers are either humans or are disguising themselves as humans. They will also pick up on a few distinctive quirks that might help them spot the kidnappers in a crowd." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom14} (CG female), a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} slave, works as a bouncer for the Burning Velvet. Her primary responsibilities include preventing those carrying weapons from entering, ensuring that guests have money to pay before they enter, and ejecting those who cause trouble.", + "Though she has aspired to work as one of the performers, difficulties in obtaining clients have relegated {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom14} to front door duties. She awkwardly flirts with patrons seeking entrance into the brothel, offering half the price for twice the time compared to any of the girls inside, offers that are usually rejected.", + "{@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom14} was bought as a slave to serve as a bodyguard for the wealthy tiefling who owns the gambling den across the street. However, since her services are seldom required, she spends most of her time at the Velvet, earning money to buy her freedom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Sign", + "entries": [ + "A wooden sign hangs beside the main entrance, colorfully illustrated with drawn kiss marks. The sign reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@b Spells offered are subject to availability} ", + "{@spell Enhance Ability|PHB} (on you or host): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Disguise Self|PHB} (on host): 5 silver.", + "{@spell Suggestion|PHB} (on you): 1 gold.", + "{@spell Vicious Mockery|PHB} (on you): Ask for Mean Ruby", + "{@spell Enlarge/Reduce|PHB} is no longer performed nor accepted.", + "{@u We no longer make house visits!}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Al_Kirat_Map.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Services", + "entries": [ + "These courtesans once scoffed at the notion of offering quick, in-house services akin to those of a cheap house of pleasure. But with the recent surge of disappearances in the city, none are willing to risk working outside, let alone spend the night with a stranger. With great reluctance, the hosts of the Velvet have had to adapt, temporarily shifting their business model to offer more traditional, quicker services at a discount.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Companionship", + "entries": [ + "Companionship at the Velvet is offered at a rate of 2 Gold Pieces for two hours, with only the final hour set aside for sex. In line with Kirati customs, the courtesans of the Velvet expect to perform a service before engaging in sex. This could involve telling stories, joining the patron for dinner, cutting their hair, bathing them, playing a game of chess, or providing a massage. Patrons who demand to skip the service and proceed directly to sex are likely to offend the courtesan, be refused outright, and may even be banned from the establishment. That said, it is not uncommon for patrons to skip the sex altogether, if it means more time to enjoy whatever the service the courtesan plies.", + "All services are conducted either in-house or close by, with the cost of any required room already included in the price. Options range from private rooms and booths to open outdoor areas in the courtyard behind the building. Food is an additional charge, delivered by a barmaid from a nearby tavern. If food is ordered, it is expected for the client to cover the courtesan's meal and order a pitcher of wine to share. A modest meal for two typically costs 1 Gold Piece.", + "Any specific requests can be negotiated privately." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dance", + "entries": [ + "Private dancing in a booth is priced at 1 Gold Piece per dancer for one hour. Each booth can accommodate up to ten guests and feature up to three dancers. Performances may include, but are not limited to, pole dancing, belly dancing, or even intricate sensual choreographies with props and costumes. Topless dancers are available upon request, though lower garments are always mandatory. A strict 'no touching' policy is enforced." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "The Burning Velvet offers a premium service known as 'The Enchanter's Mirage,' where {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna}, the tiefling madam of the establishment, casts a {@spell Dream|PHB} spell that transforms the client's deepest desires into vivid, surreal dreams.", + "Reserved for only the most influential patrons and available strictly by appointment, this unique offering often brings to life fantasies that would be impossible to achieve in the real world. Popular indulgences include stumbling upon an obscure contractual loophole that binds the client and the Sultana in an intimate union, receiving a series of invasive experiments while in the tender care of the Vizier, and\u2014 curiously enough\u2014experiencing an euphoric death while being suffocated beneath {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom14}'s powerful thighs.", + "The cost of this service depends on the complexity of the fantasy, with rates typically averaging 100 Gold Pieces per hour." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kiss.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting the Courtesans", + "entries": [ + "The courtesans of the Burning Velvet are consummate professionals. While they are skilled in satisfying the varied desires of their patrons, their true talent lies in providing companionship through engaging conversation and entertainment. Fluent in multiple languages and well-versed in politics, philosophy, and history, these women are much more than simple escorts\u2014they are expert conversationalists. Some have even explored the lore of monsters and magic.", + "The hosts fear speaking openly about the disappearances, worried that the wrong person might overhear and target them as the next victim. They refuse to discuss the matter in public or with humans, as rumors have begun circulating that humans might be behind the kidnappings. Engaging in a pleasant conversation with one of the hosts can be enough to calm their fears. Characters can do this easily by hiring their services and simply spending time with them.", + "The courtesans know the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Performers are disappearing at an alarming rate\u2014almost every other day, another courtesan goes missing.", + "None of the ladies dare meet clients outside the Burning Velvet anymore. Even the thought of talking to clients out back terrifies them, unless {@creature Helga|SandsOfDoom14} is present. Despite many brothels being effectively on lockdown, girls continue to disappear. Now there are rumors that some vanish directly from their rooms. (The Vizier has begun employing magic to secretly enter their rooms before abducting them).", + "While brothels typically protect the privacy of their clients, in an effort to aid the guards investigating the disappearances they have confessed that many of the missing women were either scheduled to meet humans or frequently did so. Disturbingly, the guards can't seem to track down these humans\u2014it's as if they simply vanish. (The Vizier uses his magic to polymorph into different human forms and teleports away to escape).", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Madame Orianna}, the owner of the Burning Velvet, has been particularly distraught. Some of the women have heard her crying in her office at night. Recently, she has been forced to take on twice the usual number of clients just to keep the Velvet running.", + "A few days ago, a strange man visited the brothel. His presence was deeply unsettling, with the women who encountered him describing a disturbing feeling that gripped them just by meeting his eyes\u2014like he was dead inside. He requested the Enchanter's Mirage special with {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Madame Orianna}, but after only 15 minutes, he left. The madame didn't take any more clients that day and appeared visibly shaken. (This was a real {@creature Jackalwere|MM} 'discreetly' surveying the brothel and its owner, to size up the competition. His dreams were so macabre, even for {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna}, that she had to cancel the session)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Orianna", + "entries": [ + "Characters who manage to befriend a courtesan and learn of {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna}'s struggles, can request a meeting with the madame. To aid in the investigation, the courtesan pulls some strings to arrange an audience between the madame and the party.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} (LN female {@creature Commoner|MM}) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell as part of her performance.", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell up to three times a day.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Mysterious Human", + "entries": [ + "When asked about the incident with the human from a few days ago, {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} recalls that he was an unkempt man, around thirty years old, with olive skin and dark hair. She remembers him introducing himself with an odd \"have a good day\" when he arrived, he had buttoned his shirt incorrectly, laid down on the couch the wrong way\u2014 with his feet on the pillow\u2014and spoke with a local accent but struggled with many of the words. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} describes him as 'awkward and unsettling,' especially emphasizing the deep discomfort she felt when looking into his eyes, as if 'something was profoundly wrong with him.'", + "{@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} concludes her account by noting that when the man described the dream he wanted, it involved cannibalism\u2014though it didn't strike {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} as a fetish, as there seemed to be no sexual undertones in his request. {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} claims the request was so disturbing that she canceled the session, apologized, and asked him to leave, which he did. Quickly afterwards, she summoned the guards and provided his description, and they reported tracking him to the Slums but seemingly evaded them there." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Orianna.webp" + }, + "title": "Orianna. Madame of the Burning Velvet" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Den", + "page": 192, + "entries": [ + "Although the enslavement of beastfolk contributes only a small portion to the Veiled Syndicate's overall profits, it plays a crucial role in {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s plan to inundate the city with them. Therefore, she devotes considerable time and resources to ensuring the continued success of these operations.", + "To minimize the risk of her {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} being discovered, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} hires real humans. These humans receive detailed instructions, delivered by letter, that pinpoint the locations of rebel beastfolk to be captured. Once captured, the beastfolk are chained and brought to the city, where they are held in houses like this one until they are eventually sold in the slave markets.", + "In Kirat, the capture and enslavement of rebel beastfolk is perfectly legal, so any aggressive actions taken against the slavers could land the characters in serious trouble. However, this house hides an even darker secret. The Veiled Syndicate discovered that the slavers are wanted criminals back in their homeland, and use this information to extort them. The Syndicate then coerced them into the construction of a secret basement beneath their home. In this basement, the Veiled Syndicate stores kidnapped tieflings, before they are smuggled out to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Although the human slavers don't directly participate in the illegal kidnapping of tieflings, they are now complicit by hosting them on their property.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "Characters may be led here by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, who has been conducting her own investigation into the disappearances. Alternatively, they might uncover clues pointing to suspicious activity at this house, such as humans entering but never leaving. Investigations into Syndicate activity in the Slums, or inquiries into the slave trade, can also guide the characters to this location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "The house is situated deep within the Slums. See '{@adventure Street Overview|SandsOfDoom14|7|Street Overview}' for a detailed description." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "Upon discovering the secret basement, the characters learn that {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} have been kidnapping citizens. If the party is fortunate enough to capture one, they may be able to extract enough information to complete the investigation. However, if they fail to capture one, they will also learn of two other potential members of the Syndicate\u2014one working as a poison seller in the Bazaar and another\u2014a traitor\u2014working at the Djinn's Den bathing house." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Old Friend", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} has been investigating the disappearances, and clues have led her here. The characters previously worked alongside {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} during {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3} and they are likely to remember her. Her description and statistics can be found in that {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom14|3|Meeting Kallista}.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} can help the characters and can be encountered in one of two ways. If the characters request assistance from the Adventurer's Guild for this case, the Guild arranges a meeting with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} at the {@adventure Spitting Camel|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Slums}, a hookah bar in the Slums. Alternatively, if the characters ask about the Veiled Syndicate\u2014especially if they're not cautious about who they ask\u2014their interest spreads through the criminal underground, eventually reaching {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}. In a sudden, tense moment, one of the characters is ambushed and cornered in a dark alley by {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, who is cloaked and armed. Just before the situation escalates, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} recognizes the character and reveals her face, glad to see them. Regardless of how the characters meet {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, she is eager to discuss the investigation with the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kidnapped Victim", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} has traced the disappearance of a tiefling named Reynar to a house in the Slums, which she believes is occupied by a group of slavers. While surveilling the house, she noticed that only humans enter and exit the building, though most who enter never seem to leave. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is too recognizable in the area, and any move she makes could alert the Veiled Syndicate or their allies. Therefore, she proposes that the characters take on the investigation while she remains nearby, keeping an ear to the ground and ready in case she is needed.", + "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} in that direction." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Street Overview", + "entries": [ + "The slaver house sits in a quiet yet relatively dense area of the Slums. Here are some general facts to keep in mind about the area:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Streets", + "entries": [ + "Although the area is crowded with buildings, the streets are often deserted, with only the rare pedestrian passing through. Numerous windows overlook the street, giving neighbors a clear view of the area. The streets are not illuminated and plunge into pitch darkness at night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "If neighbors hear the sounds of combat coming from the house, a small crowd gathers about 10 feet from the yard in area 9. Although curious, the crowd is hesitant to alert the guards, only doing so if they see life-threatening injuries or death. After the fighting subsides, they wait a few minutes before peering through the windows around the den, and fifteen minutes later, they knock on the door to check if everything is alright." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City Guards", + "entries": [ + "City guards seldom patrol these densely packed areas of the Slums, so it takes about an hour for them to respond when summoned. When they arrive, four guards (using {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} statistics) are dispatched to investigate the disturbance. If the guards determine that the characters have assaulted the slavers without proper justification or have killed them, the party will be charged for their crimes and escorted to prison.", + "If the characters are imprisoned\u2014whether for assault, murder, or releasing the beastfolk slaves from the den without paying the penalty\u2014{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} steps in. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} has been closely monitoring the investigation and the characters' actions, and quickly orders the guards to release them. This is an ideal moment to introduce the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} as someone who is deeply committed to dismantling the Syndicate, even if it means bending the law\u2014a rare quality in a Kirati. The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} commends the characters for their efforts and allows them to continue their investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Den Overview", + "entries": [ + "The house is in poor condition and is officially occupied by four human slavers who own the property. The following are some general features of the den:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Unless specified otherwise, torches brightly illuminate all areas of the den." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "The ceilings throughout the house are 10 feet high, except in the underground sections (areas 13 and 14), where they are 15 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "All doors, unless otherwise noted, are wooden and in poor condition. Locked doors can be forced open with a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, which is loud and requires 1 minute of effort. Locked doors can be quietly opened with a {@dc 10} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Windows", + "entries": [ + "The windows in areas 2, 5, 8, and 10 have no curtains but have been boarded up with wooden planks. Characters can see inside by looking between the planks. The planks can be broken with a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check, but breaking them causes a lot of noise, which attracts the attention of the slavers and neighbors." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaver's Perspective", + "entries": [ + "The slavers properly maintain the appearance of running a legal operation, so they are not afraid to allow people inside when necessary. However, they quickly become irritated by anyone who snoops too closely and will call the guards on those who become aggressive. If the secret basement is uncovered, they will turn violent and attack, knowing that the exposure of the kidnapped tieflings will likely cost them their freedom if not their lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c71" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Slavers_Den_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Slaver's Den (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c71" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entry Porch", + "entries": [ + "A small stony pathway leads to the main door entrance of the house. An orange cloth hung high from the roof grants a comfortable shade by the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knocking on the Door", + "entries": [ + "Characters who knock on the door are met by Clark, one of the slavers. He cracks the door open with one hand while keeping a {@item Scimitar|PHB} hidden in the other behind the door. The Veiled Syndicate always arrives unannounced and uses the password: \"Mother is watching.\" When the characters knock, Clark asks for the password and waits for their response. If the answer is incorrect, he tersely says, \"{@i Bugger off}\", and shuts the door.", + "If characters devise a clever ruse to gain entry into the den\u2014such as by posing as buyers interested in purchasing beastfolk slaves\u2014they can attempt a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. If successful, Clark allows them inside but keeps a wary watch over them. The slavers, however, strictly forbid anyone from entering area 12 as they fear anyone discovering the secret basement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Small Lobby", + "entries": [ + "The plain lobby has a large, grimy red rug at its center that puffs out clouds of dust whenever someone steps on it. The slavers stash extra tunics and headscarves in the table drawers along the north wall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hidden Trap", + "entries": [ + "Several months ago, the stone floor cracked open, leaving a 3-foot-wide, 1-foot-deep hole in the center of the room. Rather than pay to repair it, the slavers covered the hole with a rug. After a few incidents where thieves stepped into the hole, twisted their ankles, and alerted the house's occupants with the resulting commotion, the slavers opted to keep the hole, dubbing it a useful 'trap'.", + "When a character steps on the square marked 'T' on the map, they must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity Saving Throw or step into the crack. On a failed save, the character painfully twists their ankle, reducing their speed down to a maximum of 10 until they finish a Short or Long Rest. Additionally, they must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw to avoid crying out in pain, which would alert the slavers in area 3 if not yet alerted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Living Room", + "entries": [ + "Crude banter and loud laughter fills the room. A large wooden table sits in the center of the room, placed on a cheap, thin rug. Four slavers (LE male humans) are seated around the table, engrossed in a game of cards, thoroughly distracted as they bet in the match.", + "There is a locked wooden chest in the southwest corner.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers spend most of their day. Since they have to wait a few days before the next slave market opens, they have nothing to do but to waste time playing card games. If they are not here, they are harassing their neighbors in area 9 over their loud dog.", + "Between the four, the leader is a bald, gruff, and nononsense slaver named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "If the slavers are defeated, they threaten the characters with legal action, claiming that all their activities are legal. But when confronted about the hidden basement, their confidence shatters, and they beg for mercy. They insist (truthfully) they weren't responsible for capturing the tieflings and claim that the Syndicate forced them to hide the prisoners in their basement. Beyond what happens in this house, they know little of the Syndicate. Sometimes they receive letters with tips on where to capture beastfolk, and they often sell slaves to the Syndicate\u2014they come to the house to purchase them\u2014but that's the extent of their knowledge and connection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Three slavers use the statistics of {@creature Spy|MM|Spies} with a few changes. They have 49 Hit Points, wear {@item Studded Leather|PHB} (14 AC), are armed with {@item Scimitar|PHB|Scimitars}, and have a +6 bonus to hit with their attacks.", + "The last slaver, the leader named {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom14}, uses the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|MM} with two changes. He has a +7 to hit with his attacks and wields a {@item Scimitar|PHB} laced with poison. Whenever a target is hit by it, the target must make a {@dc 11} Constitution Saving Throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failure, or half as much on a success." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betting Pot", + "entries": [ + "The thugs are betting money meant for the upkeep of the house, making this the third consecutive month they've decided to pocket the funds instead. A total of 100 Gold Pieces are piled in the center of the table." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Chest", + "entries": [ + "This chest stores the funds the thugs are supposed to use for maintaining the house and feeding the slaves. Whatever is left at the end of the month is divided among them. The chest can be opened with a key (Winston carries the key in his left pocket) or with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}. Inside, there are six small bags, each holding 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: Slavers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, substitute one of the spies with a {@creature Bandit Captain|MM}. These new {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains}, much like {@creature Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom14}, also have {@item Scimitar|PHB|Scimitars} laced with poison and a +7 to hit with their attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Every slaver carries a satchel with 30 Gold Pieces. Each {@creature Bandit Captain|MM} has {@dice 1d4} vials of {@item Serpent Venom|DMG} (see '{@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom14|14}' on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}), with each vial containing three doses. Winston carries the key to the chest in area 3. The poisons were purchased from {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Private Office", + "entries": [ + "The office is unlit and filled with the scent of mildew. A creaky desk rests against the eastern wall, cluttered with scattered papers. In the southwest corner, a drawer on a small stand holds a wrapped package holding expensive cigars (worth 5 Gold Pieces), several rigged decks of cards, a keyring holding dozens of keys, and two {@item Dagger|PHB|Daggers}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paper Transactions", + "entries": [ + "Scattered atop the table are disorganized bundles of paper, detailing transactional records for the sale of bestial slaves. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check will notice a few notes that stand out from the rest. These notes list male names, common among both tieflings and humans, with each name accompanied by detailed descriptions of their physical attributes. The notes boast about their attractiveness, from musculature to scent, even down to the most personal and intimate of details." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keys", + "entries": [ + "The keys unlock the cells of the beastfolk slave pens in area 11 and the manacles binding them." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Messy Storage", + "entries": [ + "The room is cluttered with a chaotic assortment of items\u2014 garbage, wooden planks, broken furniture, discarded rugs, and torn fabrics. The pungent smell of rotting wood is strong. A wooden table stands beside the eastern entrance, with four scrolls neatly placed on top. An enormous brown leather bag, stuffed to the brim, is tied up and placed beside a chair and a low-hanging desk.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the scrolls on the table are {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Comprehend Languages|PHB}, which the slavers use when they need to communicate with their beastfolk captives. The fourth scroll is a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|PHB}, kept in reserve in case the minotaur escapes. The slavers wouldn't use the {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Suggestion|PHB} on a Harpy or Lizardfolk, as the scroll is worth as much, if not more, than they are." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Leather Bag", + "entries": [ + "Made from exotic elephant leather, the large bag is worth 50 Gold Pieces. It belongs to the Veiled Syndicate and holds everything they use for kidnappings and other criminal activities conducted under the cover of night. The bag contains five {@item Burglar's Pack|PHB|Burglar's Packs}, two sets of {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}, three vials of acid, four sets of {@item Manacles|PHB}, and five sets of {@item Common Clothes|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Connecting Hallway", + "entries": [ + "The hallway links several parts of the house. The rug on the floor is littered with small, dried bits of dog feces, which the slavers wipe off their shoes whenever they enter the house from here. The lounge at the north end of the hallway is used by the Veiled Syndicate for business during their visits, so the slavers grudgingly keep it clean.", + "The door connecting this hallway to area 9 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall nearby." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Food Supply", + "entries": [ + "The room is stacked with barrels and crates, each containing large quantities of food and drink. The food includes salted meats, rice, wheat, barley, and dates, with beer making up most of the drink. Since beer in Al'Kirat is as cheap as water, the slavers buy it exclusively, much to the detriment of their health and that of the other victims in the house.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Too Much Food", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily deduce that the quantity of food in this room far exceeds what a small group of four humans, even with a few extra bestial slaves, could consume. A successful {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) or Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check reveals that this quantity of food could sustain a household of over 25 people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "This is where the slavers sleep. Their clothes and personal belongings are stored in the nightstands. A wooden dresser along the western wall holds communal items like towels, tools, and cooking utensils.", + "In the lowest drawer of the dresser, there's nothing but a single sheet of paper with the words \"{@i password: Mother is Watching}\" scrawled in charcoal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Communal Yard", + "entries": [ + "This wide alley functions as both the back entrance to the slavers' den and the main entrance to their neighbor's house. A stone path that meanders through the alley is relatively well-maintained but mired in dog feces. Several potted plants line the alley, and a whining dog is chained to the neighbor's house.", + "The path beyond this area, to the west, leads to a courtyard with dozens of poor and over-crowded houses, circled by labyrinthine walkways that crisscross through them.", + "The door leading to area 6 is locked. The key to the door hangs on the wall inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chained Dog", + "entries": [ + "Rupert, a {@creature Mastiff|MM}, has long been a cause of strife between the slavers and their neighbors, the result of his constant barking. At the moment, he's moaning and barking in frustration, straining to reach a bone that lies just out of reach of his leash." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Neighbor's House", + "entries": [ + "The house belongs to Zili'Ziza, a male tiefling, and Angela, a female human. For almost three years, they have lived next to the slavers, and the relationship between the two households has been strained from the beginning. Much of the friction stems from their shared yard, which forces the two groups to interact more than either would prefer.", + "Their small house is modest, with just a bed and a few basic pieces of furniture on the main floor. A ladder leads up to the attic, where they keep most of their belongings and store their food.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying the Neighbors", + "entries": [ + "Zili'Ziza and Angela are aware of the nature of the work happening next door, but would be horrified to discover the dreadful conditions the beastfolk are forced to endure inside. If asked about the slavers, they initially decline to participate in any investigation, fearing it could escalate tensions further between them and the slavers.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 13} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check can convince the couple to disclose an important and incriminating detail about their neighbors. Over the last few months, they've heard rumblings beneath the ground, as if something large and heavy is moving beneath their feet. They suspect the slavers are building a basement and are unnerved by the constant movement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Slave Pens", + "entries": [ + "The slavers confine the beastfolk they capture in this room, which currently contains three separate pens, each made to house different creatures. These beastfolk primarily speak {@language Abyssal|PHB}, though they can also communicate in broken {@language Common|PHB}.", + "The captured beastfolk are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Harpies", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies} are confined in the westernmost cell, fully hogtied and gagged. Their names are Rametra and Trigerra." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lizardfolk", + "entries": [ + "The center cell contains a {@creature Lizardfolk|MM}. Considered the least threatening of the captives, its only restraint is a manacle on its left wrist, tethered to the wall by a chain. Its name is Klax." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Minotaur", + "entries": [ + "The rightmost cell contains a dangerous {@creature Minotaur|MM} called {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14}. The chains on his wrists are attached to the ceiling, forcing his arms to dangle upwards, while the chain on his neck is secured to the floor, preventing him from standing and keeping his face at human eye level." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cells", + "entries": [ + "The pens are simple stone stalls arranged within the room, each divided by a solid wall that blocks the beastfolk from seeing the captives in the other cells.", + "Unlocking the cell gates or the prisoners' manacles requires either a {@dc 20} Dexterity check with {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or the appropriate keys, which are stored in the table drawer in the office at area 4." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speaking with the Beastfolk", + "entries": [ + "None of these beastfolk have ever set foot in the city before and have only been imprisoned here for a short time. A few days ago, they watched several humans, different from the slavers, enter the door to area 12 holding large sacks that wiggled; none of them have returned. Besides those strangers, and the slavers, the beastfolk have seen no one else here.", + "The beastfolk attempt to exchange information about the slavers and their operations in return for their freedom." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ironhoof", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see '{@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom14|11|Beastfolk Revolt}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Ironhoof.webp" + }, + "title": "Ironhoof" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Freeing the Captives", + "entries": [ + "If freed, the beastfolk flee into the Slums. The minotaur vanishes among the local population, the harpies take to the skies, and the lizardfolk swims into the Riohnar River to freedom.", + "Whether or not {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} is freed here, he will make an appearance in {@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11} during the '{@adventure Noon of the Siege|SandsOfDoom14|11|Noon of the Siege}' section. The harpies may appear later in this chapter during the '{@adventure Sudden Ambush|SandsOfDoom14|7|Sudden Ambush}' random encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tiefling Bureaucracy", + "entries": [ + "If the authorities in Al'Kirat learn that the characters freed the bestial slaves, who were legally captured and regarded as the rightful property of the slavers, the party is fined the full market value for each escaped slave. The current rates are 75 Gold Pieces for the lizardfolk, 100 Gold Pieces per harpy, and 300 Gold Pieces for the minotaur." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Suspicious Room", + "entries": [ + "This room exists solely to conceal a large trap door that leads to the hidden basement where the Veiled Syndicate keeps their abducted victims. The room is sparsely furnished with two dressers, a table, and a small box, but the furniture holds no objects, clothes, or have any discernible purpose for being here.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Concealed Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the hidden basement is concealed under a rug that covers most of the floor in the room. A character who searches the room for anything suspicious can find the secret entrance with a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. This check is made with Advantage if the characters learned from the beastfolk about humans entering this room and disappearing, or if the slavers' neighbors mentioned the existence of a potential basement. If the characters are aware of both clues, or if they search under the rug, the check automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trap Door", + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the secret basement is covered by two large stone doors set into the floor. The trapdoor is heavy, requiring two or more people to open it, but otherwise requires no check. The trapdoor leads directly to area 13." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Hidden Cellar", + "entries": [ + "The cellar is dark, damp, and filled with the stench of unwashed bodies. As the characters roam around the small room, they feel a constant tremor in the floor, caused by the heavy footsteps of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14}, a large {@creature Ogre|MM} in the next room (area 14) whose every movement shakes the ground.", + "The cellar has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Two square wooden boxes and a barrel hold food, provisions, and beer intended for the ogre and the kidnapped victims in area 14. The ogre consumes the majority of the food, leaving the victims with just enough to keep them from starving.", + "A large rectangular wooden crate holds the personal belongings of all the Kirati citizens who have been kidnapped and brought into this basement, typically items they had with them at the time of their abduction. These include worthless effects such as clothes, scarves, bags, and shoes. Anything valuable, such as jewelry or coinage, is usually gifted by the Syndicate to the slavers when the prisoners are brought in.", + "A large pair of iron doors, 10 feet wide and 12 feet tall, are embedded in the western wall. The doors are unlocked and can be easily pushed open, but they do so noisily by grinding on the floor, drawing the attention of anyone on the other side." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Prisoner Chambers", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate has been holding four kidnapped victims (male tiefling {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}) here in preparation to soon be delivered to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, caught up in their cruel antics, are dousing the prisoners with buckets of cold river water. Normally, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} hide their true forms, but in their eagerness to terrorize the tieflings, they have slipped into their bestial hybrid forms.", + "The {@creature Ogre|MM}, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14} (see statistics ahead), was born of the {@creature Lamia|MM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} tried to overthrow his father\u2014the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs.", + "The Veiled Syndicate keeps a sealed iron box in this room, containing a deadly {@creature Black Pudding|MM}. Once business is concluded and all prisoners are handed over to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} intend to open the box and release the ooze. The creature's purpose is to devour everything in the room, leaving no trace of evidence behind\u2014not even a single hair. The Syndicate frequently uses these oozes to clean up crime scenes and cover their tracks.", + "When the characters open the iron doors leading into this room, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of unwashed bodies hits you as you push open the heavy metal doors. Clothes, bones, hay, and spilled saltwater are strewn haphazardly across the floor. Trapped and weeping in a large cage, four tieflings huddle together, their clothing filthy and torn, their bodies battered and starved. Near the cage, two strange furry creatures stand mocking them. Suddenly, the ground shakes as a loud rumble fills the room. The towering form of an ogre rises from a bed of hay, its massive presence dominating the chamber as it stands, sending tremors through the floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + "As soon as the characters step into the room, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} sense that their plans have taken a disastrous turn. Panicking, they shout for {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} to devour the newcomers. The ogre fights to the death.", + "On the first round of combat, in an effort to erase all evidence, one of the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} uses its action to release the {@creature Black Pudding|MM}. On the second round, both {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} shift into their jackal forms and dart to escape through a narrow hole at the far end of the room.", + "The Ooze focuses on the prisoners and tries to consume them. It can easily slip through the bars of their cage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gaddugg Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Ogre|MM}, except he has 130 Hit Points, wears a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} (16 AC), and can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Encounter: No Witnesses", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add a young ogre. These monstrous offspring use the statistics of a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} and are Medium-sized creatures. They are the brothers of {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg}, having joined him in rebellion against their father, which led to their shared punishment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Characters may attempt up to five {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checks on the slain ooze. Each successful check allows them to extract one vial of acid, worth 25 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Gaddugg", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decide to spare {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} for interrogation, he stubbornly refuses to divulge any information, and no amount of persuasion or pain will change his mind. However, due to his limited intelligence, a {@dc 11} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check can trick him into revealing what he knows, as long as he is made to believe he is helping {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} or the Syndicate.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} has considerable knowledge about the Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, but he is too dim-witted to recall the exact location of the Lamia's Lair, even though he has lived there all his life. He can only remember that there is a lot of water there and it is more than an hour away from the city (he can only count to one). While none of this is enough to help the characters find the lair, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} can reveal that his mother is named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and is able to describe her to the party\u2014which allows for a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) to determine her to be a {@creature Lamia|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Captive Tieflings", + "entries": [ + "The tieflings were kidnapped to be taken before {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, destined to join her harem of slaves. The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} were ordered to seek out attractive males, especially those with large families, since {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} needs them to be as fertile as possible. One of the tieflings is Reynar, the victim {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} had tracked to the Slums.", + "None of captives recall how they were taken; their last memory was of seeing humans with unsettling eyes, before everything went black. When they next woke up, they were already in this place. They tell the characters that the strange furry creatures in the room were those very same humans that captured them, seemingly capable of shifting between human form, that of a jackal, and a humanoid hybrid of the two. These {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} frequently came and went through a small hole in the wall. Lastly, they know they were being taken to a woman referred to as 'Mother' and that their journey would continue south along the Riohnar River.", + "Aside from these few scraps of information, the victims can offer little else to the characters. Nevertheless, if the characters rescue them, they are deeply thankful. These tieflings will stand by the characters' side if the city tries to press charges against them for breaking into the slaver's house, resulting in their acquital of any charges." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mysterious Note", + "entries": [ + "It takes 1 hour for the {@creature Black Pudding|MM} to completely destroy all the evidence in the room. If the characters manage to stop the {@creature Black Pudding|MM} before the end of the hour, they can search the floor and uncover fragments of correspondence. While most of it proves useless, they do find a small curious letter with the following information:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "\"Mother is adamant! Can't back out now. This job's going to be the toughest snatch yet, so be ready by the chicken coops at the 'zar if things go sideways. You know what happens to those who cross her! Getting silvered dealing poisons at the Bazaar will be the least of your worries.", + "By the by, Mother loved the paralyzing juices you sent. Shocked she was they even work on water! For certain they are bound to work at the Djinn's Den. Our little traitor will soon work her last day! We just have to find her inside that's all. Speaking of juices, we are oozing the basement soon. Mother says Gruntz' been squeezed dry, and she wants more babies. No one knows what'll happen when he finally kicks it.\"" + ] + }, + "This letter was written for {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} who serves the Syndicate by brewing and selling poisons at the Grand Bazaar, though his commitment to the organization has been shaky as of late. The letter reveals two important clues: first, that a Syndicate member is dealing poisons at the Bazaar, and second, that the Syndicate is targeting a traitor hiding within the Djinn's Den, a well-known bathhouse in the city. Armed with this knowledge, the characters can continue their investigation at either location." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} hides his treasure beneath a bed of hay, made up of the worthless trinkets the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} reward him for his work. Unaware that most of it holds little value, {@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg} guards it with pride. The characters can discover the hidden hoard with a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14|Gaddugg}'s treasure consists of: a dead rat sealed in a glass bottle, a cracked but shiny glass eye, an elegant bottle of perfume (worth 5 Gold Pieces), a gold monocle frame missing its lens (worth 2 Gold Pieces), a wooden toy soldier, 50 {@item Copper|DMG|Copper Pieces} painted yellow to look like gold coins, and a {@item Stone of Good Luck|DMG|Four-Leaf Clover} (see below).", + "The {@item Stone of Good Luck|DMG|Four-Leaf Clover} functions as a {@item Stone of Good Luck|DMG} but is not magical and, instead of Attunement, it only requires it to be in a creature's possession for its magic to take effect." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Returning to Kallista", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} directed the characters to the Slaver's Den, she patiently waits nearby for their return.", + "Upon hearing talk of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} quickly recalls hearing rumors about unusually intelligent jackals roaming around the Grand Bazaar. Even if the characters find nothing else at the Slaver's Den, this information is enough to drive {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} to investigate the Bazaar for suspicious individuals.", + "When shown the 'Mysterious Note' from area 14, she recognizes the Djinn's Den as a popular bathhouse and suggests continuing the investigation there, fearing the lead could be lost if this 'traitor' is killed.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} offers to join the characters for the rest of the investigation and is more than willing to evenly split the reward for the bounty. If the characters accept, she will accompany them for the remainder of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Refuse Help", + "entries": [ + "If the characters decline her help, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} presses on alone. She continues her investigation until she is eventually ambushed and captured by the Veiled Syndicate. Characters who find their way to the Lamia's Lair may eventually discover that {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} has been killed and eaten by the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} (see '{@adventure Guest of Honor|SandsOfDoom14|7|Guest of Honor}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Kallista.webp" + }, + "title": "Kallista returns" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "page": 198, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is a regular merchant in the Grand Bazaar, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality.", + "Details about {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom14|1|Grand Bazaar} section of {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters can be led to {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} in one of two ways. The party might discover methods for identifying {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, prompting them to search the city for suspicious individuals. Or, they may uncover a mysterious letter hidden in the secret basement of the Slaver's Den, which directs them to him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is it?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is typically found selling poisons in the Grand Bazaar. If needed, he might also be spotted elsewhere in the city, gathering ingredients for his toxins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters manage to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|Jackal John} and successfully interrogate him, he will reveal everything they need to know to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding John", + "entries": [ + "Unlike most {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} moves and works in broad daylight, giving the characters a chance to encounter him if they're searching for {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} and know what signs to watch out for. If the party found the note at the Slaver's Den (see '{@adventure Mysterious Note|SandsOfDoom14|7|Mysterious Note}'), they can automatically find {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} by searching for him in the Grand Bazaar.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} has been instructed by the Veiled Syndicate to hang around the animal pens in the Grand Bazaar, so they may find him in case more poisons are required for their assassination attempt on {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jackal Jenna} (see '{@adventure Djinn's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Djinn's Den}'). This wing of the Bazaar is filled with animals for sale, including baby goats, cats, small monstrous creatures like {@creature Rust Monster|MM|Rust Monsters}, and many caged chickens. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} passes through this area several times a day, peddling his wares while keeping an eye out for members of the Syndicate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is a coward who has fallen out of love with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and the Veiled Syndicate. He enjoys interacting with people and working amongst them, over the skulking and killing the Syndicate makes him do. He is always eager to do business, even outside of regular hours, but he keeps his personal life strictly private. If questioned about himself or anything unrelated to business, he deflects. If pushed enough, he will politely end the conversation and leave while keeping a careful eye to make sure he isn't followed.", + "Members of the Syndicate identify each other with the password: 'Mother is watching'. If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is approached by a human and is uncertain whether they belong to the Syndicate, he tries to steer the conversation toward the topic of mothers, which tends to unsettle many of his customers.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} has never been caught before, but he figures the city would probably kill him if he were captured. As such, if he suspects that the characters know that he is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, or that they are trying to corner or capture him, he will throw a large poisonous gas cloud around himself and use the distraction to make his escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Running Away", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} feels trapped, followed, or if he's attacked or {@condition Grappled|PHB}, he can use an action to sever a hidden string in his jacket, releasing several vials of {@item Malice Poison|DMG} (see the Dungeon Master's Guide) at his feet. The vials shatter, spreading blinding gas in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a {@dc 15} Constitution Saving Throw or suffer the effects of the poison. Since the poison is diluted, affected creatures can repeat the Saving Throw at the end of each turn, ending the effect on a success. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John}, having built a resistance to the poison, is not {@condition Blinded|PHB} by it. After his enemies are hopefully {@condition Blinded|PHB}, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} makes a run for it.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} will run through the Bazaar, pushing over vendors and customers alike, on his way to the city's walls, where he plans to escape by shapeshifting into a jackal and passing through a small hole bored on the wall. To determine whether the characters can catch him or not, see the 'Chase Rules' section below, where mechanics have been added to help simulate the chase." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chase Rules", + "entries": [ + "These chase rules can be used if {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} attempts to flee and the characters give chase.", + "The chase spans three rounds, with each round simulating 1 minute of the chase and resolved through a series of group checks made by the party. The party must succeed on at least two of the three group checks to capture {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John}. If they fail to capture him by the end of the third round, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} escapes.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "During each round, every character involved in the chase must make a skill check, selecting any skill they feel is appropriate. Players must justify their choice, and as long as the explanation is reasonable, the choice is valid. Once a character uses a skill for a check, they cannot use the same skill in later rounds of the chase. Combine all the checks, then divide the total by the number of characters. If the result passes a {@dc 15}, the group succeeds in that round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Complications and Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Each round occurs in a new location with unique complications. The characters' skill checks must be relevant and effectively address the specific complication at play. Unless it is the final round, characters who roll below 15 on their individual skill checks for the round will suffer a penalty in the following round. The complications and penalties for each round can be found in the {@table Chasing John|SandsOfDoom14} table. These chase complications are flavored to suit a chase starting at the Grand Bazaar, but you can easily adapt the complications to suit other locations." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Class Features", + "entries": [ + "At times, a player may be able to use one of their character's abilities to bypass an obstacle. For instance, a wizard could cast {@spell Misty Step|PHB} to leap over houses or cast a {@spell Shield|PHB} spell to deflect incoming hazards. If the ability fits the scenario, it is valid and can be used. In such cases, you may grant the character Advantage on the skill check for that round." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Chasing John", + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|PHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 Gold Piece fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating John", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} has been separated from the {@creature Lamia|MM} for a long time while working in the city, and with each passing day away from her, the magic and influence she exerts over him weakens. Lately, he's grown bold enough to hope that one day he might escape the Syndicate, though he remains fearful of what they might do if he tries to quit. If the characters capture him, promise not to harm him, and offer protection from the Syndicate, {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} will willingly share any information they need.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} knows nearly everything there is to know about both the Veiled Syndicate and {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. He's well-versed in their operations, their plan to flood the city with beastfolk slaves, and even the location of their headquarters. However, because he works independently of any jackalwere cell, he's unaware of the Syndicate's current schemes, hideouts in the city, or the current state of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair. Although he is deeply afraid of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, with enough pressure, he's willing to lead the characters to the entrance to her lair\u2014so long as he isn't forced to go inside and is allowed to continue his life in the city.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} also knows about the Syndicate's scheme to kill one of their own, a rebellious {@creature Jackalwere|MM} named {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}\u2014who they've recently discovered is secretly working at the Djinn's Den bathhouse disguised as one of the humans." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Djinn's Den", + "page": 200, + "entries": [ + "This popular bathhouse, located high among the buttes of Al'Kirat, is famous for the thick, steamy fog that fills its grand bath. All patrons who bathe at the Djinn's Den are {@condition Blinded|PHB} by the dense fog, which causes other patrons to appear only as vague silhouettes in the mist. This is not only intentional but is, in fact, the draw of the establishment, as it allows both men and women to bathe together while preserving their modesty. As a result, it is the most popular mixed bathhouse in the city.", + "For the exact location of the Djinn's Den in the city, see the map of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|7|The Burning Velvet}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why come here?", + "entries": [ + "The characters have uncovered that a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, marked as a traitor by the Syndicate, is working in the bathhouse disguised as a human. The Syndicate has discovered her location and is seeking to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Where is she?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} works in the main bathing pool of the Djinn's Den bathhouse. The characters won't know her exact location within the pool room and will need to search for her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What will they learn?", + "entries": [ + "If the characters rescue {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, she will share all the information they need to locate {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and her lair." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Djinn's Den", + "entries": [ + "Characters are greeted at the entrance by Delaine Tyr'Dal, a well-groomed and spectacularly scented old tiefling, the headmaster of the bathhouse. Delaine explains how the bathhouse works and points them to the changing rooms when they're ready. While he doesn't disclose personal details about his staff, he invites customers to meet or converse with them in the pool room or after work hours.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Cost", + "entries": [ + "Entrance to the bathhouse is free for all citizens and costs only 1 Silver Piece for the rest. The bathhouse earns most of its income from selling expensive soaps, brushes, and oils, which are offered by staff members who circulate through the pool room advertising the products." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "", + "entries": [ + "No clothing of any kind is allowed in the pool room, though small personal items are permitted as long as they are necessary for bathing\u2014such as cleaning supplies or a bag to carry those supplies. All patrons are provided with a towel, which they can use to cover themselves or to dry off, and additional towels are available upon request. To bathe, patrons must first walk through either the men's or women's changing room, where they can disrobe and collect their towel, before proceeding through to the baths.", + "Customers are cautioned against running or walking quickly, as the fog makes it easy to stumble upon other patrons, which can lead to potentially embarrassing situations or serious injuries. Although courtesans have been banned from plying their trade in the establishment, they regularly slip in to assist patrons with their baths." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Main Pool Room", + "entries": [ + "Whenever the door to the baths is opened, thick fog pours into the adjoining changing room, shrouding it for a few minutes and blinding those inside until the door is closed. The main bathing chamber is a large rectangular room with several pools of varying sizes and depths, though none are deep enough to swim. Some pools are shallow, meant for patrons to sit in, while others are deeper, allowing patrons to fully stand in them. Since everyone is effectively {@condition Blinded|PHB} by the fog, staff are always available to guide customers in or out if requested." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Background", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|MM} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} had always yearned for the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} ever since, while {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Jenna", + "entries": [ + "Since the characters have no clear description of {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, and the dense fog in the bathhouse obscures their sight, they will find it difficult to locate her. To add to their difficulties, they aren't the only ones on her trail. Four members of the Veiled Syndicate, all {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans, have infiltrated the bathhouse with the intent to kill {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}. Just as the characters, they are equally hindered by the fog. Further, the aromatic oils and scented soaps that fill the baths muffle their otherwise keen sense of smell.", + "As the characters enter the baths, allow them some time to search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}. They can interact with the staff and use any knowledge they have of {@creature Jackalwere|MM} mannerisms to help them identify their target. Whether they succeed in locating {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} or seem unsure as to what to do, this is the perfect moment to introduce the Syndicate assassins sent to kill her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Murderers in the Baths", + "entries": [ + "The assassins will wander the baths, striking up awkward conversations with anyone they meet as they search for {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}. Given their notorious misunderstanding of humanoid customs, they are likely to mistake customers for members of staff, and vice-versa. Characters might overhear them saying things like, \"Oh no, oops, I appear to have misplaced my soap. Is there any female human worker that could help me?\" or \"Hello person, I am distraught and in need of a Jenna from this establishment. Have you seen one of those?\". While their speech may seem odd to others, to {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}\u2014who, as a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, shares their unusual perspective\u2014it will sound perfectly normal, and she is likely to approach them if she overhears their conversations.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} will approach the assassins, eager to assist with whatever they ask\u2014whether it's finding their soap or any other request. As soon as the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} realize this is their target, they will attempt to kill her. The characters will hear a brief yelp from {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}, followed by an eerie silence. If they investigate, they will find small drops of blood in the water, quickly dissolving into the baths.", + "The Veiled Syndicate will attempt to assassinate {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} by stabbing her with a small silver dagger coated in a powerful paralytic poison. Once afflicted by the poison, they submerge her face-down in the water and leave. Though the pool is shallow, the paralysis will prevent her from moving and she will inevitably drown. This method allows the Syndicate to kill her quietly, avoid a panic in the bathhouse, and leave little to no trace of the assassination. Upon death, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}'s body reverts to her true form\u2014a small jackal.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saving Jenna", + "entries": [ + "By following the yelp and the small streaks of blood, the characters can make a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check to discover {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}'s limp body beneath the water. If they manage to pull her out within {@b 1 minute} of the attack, they can save her. Grateful for their rescue, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} will agree to meet the characters in a safe location and reveal what she knows about the Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting the Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate isn't looking to start a fight in the bathhouse, as they prefer to keep their operations as discreet as possible. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} fight as a single unit, using the statistics of a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). Instead of scimitars, they wield silvered daggers, which for the purposes of this encounter use the same statistics as their usual scimitars. Silvered weapons can pierce the cursed flesh of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} and therefore are able to hurt {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} flee if they feel they have failed in their mission. To cover their escape, they will incite panic by yelling, \"Murderer! Murderer in the baths!\" This triggers mass hysteria as everyone in the bathhouse begins screaming and rushing for the exit in a blind frenzy.", + "The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} take advantage of the chaos, blending in with the crowd of naked bathers as they make their escape. Characters may spot them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, noting that unlike the other patrons\u2014 who instinctively cover their modesty as they run\u2014the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} awkwardly cover random parts of their bodies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Jenna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna}'s greatest desire is to plunge a blade into {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s stone-cold heart, and she will readily leap at any opportunity to aid the characters in accomplishing that goal. Like {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|Jackal John}, {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} knows everything about the Veiled Syndicate's operations, including the secret location of their headquarters. However, she is completely in the dark when it comes to the Syndicate's current plans, hideouts in the city, or the present state of their headquarters.", + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} agrees to guide the characters to the Lamia's Lair and is even willing to join them inside. To avoid detection, she wears a mask and uses strong-scented soaps, which she can steal from the Djinn's Den, to disguise her face and scent from the other {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains of Desire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} shows unwavering rage and a burning desire to kill the {@creature Lamia|MM} throughout the journey. However, when the moment comes to strike, she proves too weak-willed to do it. The {@creature Lamia|MM} offers her false promises of redemption and even a place by her side\u2014lies that {@creature Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14|Jenna} foolishly believes. This leads her to betray the characters." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 2: Hunt for the Lamia", + "page": 201, + "entries": [ + "At this point, the characters have uncovered that the Veiled Syndicate is responsible for (some of) the kidnappings. They also know that the Syndicate is led by a {@creature Lamia|MM} named {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, whose lair is hidden in an abandoned mine located at the southern end of the Riohnar River.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchase a Boat", + "page": 201, + "entries": [ + "The characters have the option to travel to the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s Lair by boat, given its location. While this will not help them reach the lair faster, it is an overall safer option than trekking the hills. A small rowboat with room for six can be bought for 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insidious Plans", + "page": 201, + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters are ready to confront the {@creature Lamia|MM}, her network of {@creature Jackalwere|MM} informants has already alerted her to their involvement in the city and their efforts to find her. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has begun spying on them through the use of a {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell, which she can innately cast up to three times a day, and is fully aware that the characters are coming. In fact, she eagerly awaits their arrival.", + "At a point of your choice before the party ventures out of the city, the most charismatic or handsome male character in the party receives a mysterious letter. If they are staying at an inn or a residence, the letter is quietly slipped under the door of their room. In more secure locations, like an estate within the palace's upper levels, the letter might be discreetly left where the character is likely to find it or entrusted to an acquaintance for its delivery. Regardless of how it arrives, the letter is addressed by name to the character and is scented with sweet perfume.", + "In {@language Common|PHB}, the letter says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "To my sweet delectable morsel.", + "I sense your approach, and I ache with anticipation. My guards know better than to stand in your way; like me, my door will be open wide, awaiting your arrival. So don't fret, my sweetling, for your path to me will be safe. Oh, how I long to greet you\u2014and your charming companions\u2014but I beg you, do not bring any soldiers with you. Please darling, you see I am shy by nature, and the pleasures I wish to share with you are meant for us alone.", + "I reiterate, sweet thing, if you arrive with... protection, I fear you will find my home barren, my heart shattered, and your desires unquenched. But there is no need to be anxious; I am certain that, once we meet, we will both be pleased with what we see\u2014as I already do.", + "Wishing and watching, even in your most private of moments..." + ], + "by": "\u2014L" + }, + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} desires a private meeting with the party in her chambers and forbids anyone within the Veiled Syndicate from interfering with their approach. She instructs the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} patrolling the desert between the city and her lair to refrain from engaging the characters and to simply observe them. In their jackal forms, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} skulk around the hills within sight of the party, darting away at any sign of confrontation. They neither assist nor hinder the party as they travel.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Favored One", + "entries": [ + "The male character chosen to receive the letter becomes {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s 'Favored One.' While spying on the party, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} found herself strangely drawn to this character, and a perverse desire soon blossomed into a depraved obsession. From that point on, the character has remained under {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s obsessive surveillance, as she continually uses her scrying powers to spy on him. Whoever ends up being {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s 'Favored One' holds special significance, which is further detailed under {@adventure Roleplaying as Lilith|SandsOfDoom14|7|Roleplaying as Lilith}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Region_Map.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Lair", + "page": 202, + "entries": [ + "The journey from Al'Kirat to the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s Lair covers approximately 30 miles, winding through small hills and rugged crags. The trip takes {@b 1 day} while traveling at a fast pace or by boat.", + "On the journey to the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s Lair, the party may encounter two potential combat scenarios: 'A Risky Venture' and 'Sudden Ambush.' You have the option to run one, both, or neither, depending on your preference. Characters who are traveling by boat will not face any encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Risky Venture", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a 20-foot-tall butte, crowned by a nest that holds three gray eggs, each resembling a large stone. With a successful {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check, a character can determine that these are valuable cockatrice eggs, worth 300 Gold Pieces each. The eggs weigh 150 pounds each.", + "The characters have inadvertently stumbled upon a large nesting area for {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices} and, without realizing it, are surrounded by them. A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals the presence of dozens of {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices} scattered throughout the nearby hills. If the characters linger, try to take the eggs, or make loud noises, they will quickly find themselves encircled by ten angry {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices}. The creatures cluck menacingly as they inch closer, eventually attacking in a flurry of feathers and fury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the entire party is {@condition Petrified|PHB} by the {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices}, they wake up 24 hours later to discover the nest of {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices} destroyed. Three {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} found the nest and devoured both the {@creature Cockatrice|MM|Cockatrices} and their eggs. The {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} are startled by the characters but are not aggressive." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Ambush", + "entries": [ + "The areas beyond the city are perilous and rife with rebel beastfolk groups that oppose Al'Kirat. One such group, consisting of two {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} and three {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies}, has spotted the characters from a distance. Normally, they would avoid attacking a well-defended party, but they noticed several jackals trailing the group\u2014a sign they've come to associate with slavers, as {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} frequently assist slavers in hunting for beastfolk. Mistaking the characters for slavers, the beastfolk are driven into a fury and attempt to ambush them.", + "The beastfolk will strike when the characters are at their most vulnerable. Characters with a Passive Perception of 13 or higher can detect the beastfolk before the ambush.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Paying it Forward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters freed the beastfolk prisoners in the Slaver's Den earlier in this chapter, one of the {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies} in this encounter turns out to be one of those they previously rescued\u2014Rametra. As the fight begins, the harpy recognizes the characters and calls off the attack.", + "As a token of her gratitude, the harpy plucks four feathers from her wings and gifts them to the characters. The beastfolk then leave in peace. The magical effects of harpy feathers are detailed in '{@adventure Downs of Sleep|SandsOfDoom14|2|Downs of Sleep}'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lair of the Lamia", + "page": 203, + "entries": [ + "Thousands of years ago, the Riohnar River was a marvel to behold, filled with endless chunks of amber embedded into the rock along its length. It was one of the great natural wonders of the Anubian Empire. However, when the Darakni began their assault, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ordered the amber to be mined to use for the war effort. The amber was already fully mined by the time the Cataclysm struck.", + "The {@creature Lamia|MM}'s Lair is a network of ancient mines within a cave system at the southern end of the river. Unlike typical Anubian sites, these mines are devoid of statues, hieroglyphics, or ornate ruins. Upon discovery by the Kirati, the Keepers of the Flame thoroughly investigated the area, only to be disappointed by the absence of treasures usually found in Anubian complexes. A brief attempt to mine the remaining amber ensued, but the dangerous conditions\u2014 slippery floors and deadly drops\u2014forced them to abandon the operation.", + "Once the ruler of a grand palace in the Beastlands, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has now been forced to hide in these wretched caves, hunted by the beastfolk she once controlled and concealed from the Kirati she still seeks to manipulate. She bides her time here, scheming her eventual domination of Al'Kirat, where she believes a life of luxury and power awaits her.", + "Refer to the 'Lair of the Lamia' map below. The numbered locations on the map correspond to the numbered locations detailed in this section of the chapter.", + "Below are some general facts about the mines:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The sections of the mines where creatures frequently travel\u2014specifically areas 1, 2, and 9\u2014are well-lit with torches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sound", + "entries": [ + "The constant roar of a nearby underground river echoes throughout the mines, except in area 9, where a magical illusion mutes the sound completely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Moisture", + "entries": [ + "The underground river heightens the humidity inside the mines, making them feel warmer than expected. 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At the cliff's base, a grand cave allows the river to pass into the rock, becoming an underground stream. Around 30 feet up, a smaller and more concealed cave entrance can be accessed via several narrow paths that wind along the cliffside. This upper cave is the main entrance into the mine.", + "As the party approaches the cliff, they notice two figures at the top, appearing to be humans waving torches to get their attention. These figures are {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} point towards the small cave entrance below with their torches, as if to show the characters where to go. After they do so, they shift into their jackal forms and slip into the cave ahead of the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance to the Lair", + "entries": [ + "The cave opening stands about 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Though the narrow paths leading up to it look treacherous, with gaps requiring jumps to cross, they are safe. This entrance leads the characters to area 1." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Mined Tunnel", + "page": 203, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The damp air clings to you as the distant sound of rushing water echoes in the distance. Along the way, you stumble upon remnants of an old, forgotten mine\u2014rusted pickaxes, broken carts, and abandoned equipment litter the floor." + ] + }, + "As all of the mines are closed, the characters need only follow the main and only traversable path through the cave in order to reach area 2. The journey through the mines takes 20 minutes, and other than the occasional {@creature Skeleton|MM}, there is nothing of value or of interest to be found along the way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Serpent's Kiss", + "page": 203, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After what feels like an endless trek through the mines, you are caught off guard by the sight of light ahead. As you approach, the sounds of laughter, boisterous conversation, clinking tankards, and general rowdiness greet your ears. The cave expands into a larger chamber, where a cantina rests on a wide wooden bridge that spans a deep chasm. Rough-looking men and women drink, laugh, and lounge on rugs with pillows, smoking hookahs. In the midst of it all, a chained {@creature Harpy|MM} sings for the tavern's entertainment." + ] + }, + "To contact or conduct business with the Veiled Syndicate, one must first visit the Serpent's Kiss, a hidden cantina known only to those approved by the organization. The place is rife with vagrants, bandits, and all manner of miscreants. It acts as the 'front lobby' for the criminal organization, and it's here where {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}, the half-ogre who oversees most of the Syndicate's face-to-face operations, handles its affairs.", + "The tavern is a lively, chaotic hub where thieves and murderers alike gather to drink ale, smoke hookah, and swap stories. Chained {@creature Harpy|MM} slaves (one such {@creature Harpy|MM} is currently present) are often made to provide the entertainment, singing anything from haunting lullabies to rowdy pirate shanties, depending on the crowd's mood. Despite its rough appearance, the boardwalk platform where the tavern sits is stable and sturdy. Characters can purchase food and drink here and can rest safely\u2014so long as they avoid picking fights with the locals. Everyone the characters encounter here works with the Syndicate in some capacity, and are thereby trusted enough to know the location of the cantina.", + "While all the patrons at the Serpent's Kiss know that the 'Veiled Mistress' is a {@creature Lamia|MM}, none are aware of her real name or true form. When conducting private dealings in her chambers, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} uses a convincing illusion to appear as a 'common' {@creature Lamia|MM}, a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a lion. Her true form, known only to her {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} and trusted {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, is that of a 'noble' {@creature Lamia|MM}, with the lower body of a snake. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} keeps this secret to avoid being identified by rebel beastfolk (see {@adventure Beastwars|SandsOfDoom14|2|Beastwars}). Similarly, no one in the tavern knows that the Syndicate is largely composed of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}. They believe it to be a human-operated organization. Anyone who learns any of these secrets are swiftly killed and devoured.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brigands", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the key figures mentioned further below, the Serpent's Kiss is usually occupied by {@dice 2d8} {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits}, {@dice 1d6} {@creature Berserker|MM|Berserkers}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Everyone minds their own business and looks out only for themselves. They band together only when faced with a common threat, such as a raid by the Kirati military. Characters can peacefully sit and mingle with the patrons, provided they can tolerate their coarse language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jamil", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} (see {@adventure area 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|7. Depleted Ogre}) and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears {@item Splint Armor|PHB} adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head. Despite his lack of intelligence, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s favored consort.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} with 85 Hit Points and {@item Splint Armor|PHB} (17 AC). He wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom14}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and Tieflings. He can make two Melee attacks as an action." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seeing Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If the characters ask for the person in charge or inquire about {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, they are directed to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}. He sits in the area marked 'J' on the map, flanked by two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} in human disguise. He informs the characters that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has been expecting them, before he invites the characters to make themselves comfortable anywhere within Serpent's Kiss while he confirms with her. A few minutes later, {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} returns ready to escort the characters to the {@creature Lamia|MM}. He then promptly leads the characters to area 9, where {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} awaits." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows (marked 'K'), puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women ({@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits}) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak}, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind.", + "{@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}, except that it has a swimming speed of 30 feet and can hold its breath for up to 15 minutes. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} wields a {@item +1 Shortsword|DMG|Shortsword +1} and carries a {@item Potion of Climbing|DMG} and a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}.", + "Recently, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} made {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} an offer to assassinate {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14}. Ironically, {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} recently started paying him as well, but to kill any and all {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamias} that venture into Kirat. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} is still deciding how to proceed.", + "If combat breaks out in the tavern, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} remains neutral, watching the chaos unfold from its elevated platform. {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} has no interest in spilling blood unless there's gold involved. If the situation demands it, {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} can easily escape by diving into the river that winds beneath these caverns.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Lilith", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} learns that the characters are out to slay the {@creature Lamia|MM}, the lizardfolk will offer its services for 500 Gold Pieces. This is an unusually low price, but {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} knows that {@creature Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14} will also pay for the lamia's death, making the deal well worth its while." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Subterranean River", + "page": 205, + "entries": [ + "Read the following if a character gazes down into the river:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Below, there's a vast, raging river that breaks through the cave walls, rushing swiftly as it forks into many dark tunnels." + ] + }, + "From nearly any vantage point within the mines, characters can see a river surging furiously below them, {@b 80 feet down} into the darkness. This is the Riohnar River. When the river flows here into the amber mines, it becomes a network of underground waterways that branch out for hundreds of miles in all directions.", + "Any creature that falls into the underground river is at the mercy of its swift currents. To fight against the flow, the creature must make a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. On a success, they swim to a nearby rocky shore and pull themselves out of the water. If they fail, the creature is unable to grab the rocks and takes {@damage 3d6} Bludgeoning damage as they are slammed against the jagged edges. They are then dragged 30 feet downstream by the current. Refer to the Arrows on the 'Lair of the Lamia' map to see the direction of the current. The creature may repeat the check as often as they like, taking damage on each failure.", + "When a creature is fully swept away by the river (taken beyond the bounds of the map), it is carried through a maze of subterranean tunnels, a journey that lasts {@b two hours}. The tunnels are lined with amber encrusted on the rocky walls, making it a beautiful, though doomed, passage. Eventually, the route submerges completely, forcing the creature to stay underwater for two minutes before emerging in a lake within the Beastlands. Any character unable to hold their breath for the full underwater stretch will drown before the tunnel releases them into the spring.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Drowned Prisoners", + "entries": [ + "Several drowned victims of the {@creature Lamia|MM} drift lifelessly 10 feet beneath the surface of the river, below area 2, held down by heavy stones tied to their legs. Characters who discover and search these bodies will find a single {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14}, tied to the belt buckle of a pirate's corpse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Amber Mine", + "page": 205, + "entries": [ + "If the characters peer into this area from area 2, or from the bridge between area 9 and area 10, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Peering through the chasm of the winding caverns, you glimpse a small, secluded cave. A soft golden glow emanates from its walls. Upon closer inspection, you see that the walls are studded with countless pieces of amber, some no larger than pebbles, others the size of a clenched fist. Embedded deep in the stone, these amber fragments cast a warm, honeyed glow that bathes the cave in a soft, golden light." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, when the underground river's tide was far higher, its powerful currents carried amber from distant lands and deposited it within these caves. Now, the amber lies deeply embedded in the rock walls, ready to be mined by characters equipped with the right tools. The cave walls here hold 1,200 Gold Pieces worth of amber, which can be extracted at a rate of 100 Gold Pieces for every 4 hours of labor per person.", + "Previously, none of this amber contained Heka (see {@adventure Heka|SandsOfDoom14|1|Heka}). However, the magical explosion created by the Cataclysm infused the amber found here, as well as all other in the Wasteland, with divine energy. As a result, any amber mined here now holds the same properties as those found in Anubian ruins or acquired as loot from Anubians.", + "A {@creature Grick Alpha|MM} has made its home here, deterring others from mining the amber. Even so, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has strictly prohibited disturbing the creature or touching the amber, seeing this cave as the only source of beauty in her otherwise vile and filthy lair." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Water Curtain", + "page": 205, + "entries": [ + "If the characters try to peer through the waterwall into area 9 from the outside, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A powerful torrent of water cascades from a hole in the ceiling down into another opening in the ground. The roar of the water crashing into the depths below reverberates throughout the cave. Through the mist of the waterfall, you can faintly glimpse a large chamber beyond, where the silhouettes of creatures move in the shadows." + ] + }, + "Characters who peer through the waterfall can faintly make out the dimensions of area 9 and, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, may estimate the number of creatures within. The force of the waterfall is too strong to safely jump through, hurl objects across, or fire ranged projectiles from one side to the other. Any creature that attempts to leap through and fails a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check is dragged down by the water and falls 80 feet into the river in area 3.", + "Within this cramped cave alcove rests a retractable ladder, two water-filled buckets, a pair of neatly coiled rope bundles, and a wooden chest, stained with dirt and blood. The ground is wet, a result of one of the buckets having spilled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Assorted Tools", + "page": 205, + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate stores some basic tools here. The ladder is used as a safety precaution in the event that the boardwalk in area 2 collapses. It extends to 30 feet and can be laid horizontally to span the southern chasm completely. Any creature crossing the ladder when used in this way must make a {@dc 5} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check or risk falling 80 feet into the turbulent river below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Two 50-foot coils of {@item Hempen Rope (50 feet)|PHB|Hempen Rope} stand beside a chest. The chest is securely locked and can be opened with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or forced open with a Bludgeoning weapon after 1 minute of work. If the chest is forced open, however, the potions inside are shattered and their magic gone.", + "The contents of the chest include a {@spell Water Breathing|PHB|Scroll of Water Breathing}, two {@item Potion of Water Breathing|DMG|Potions of Water Breathing}, four sets of {@item Manacles|PHB}, twelve blindfolds, and three silver daggers (each valued at 100 gp)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Depleted Ogre", + "page": 206, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A hulking, sweat-soaked ogre slumps against the cave wall, its massive form towering even while seated. Dressed only in a tattered loincloth, the ogre looks utterly exhausted, unable to move. It watches you with helpless eyes as you pass, each breath a labored, pitiful wheeze." + ] + }, + "This creature is known as {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz 'The Fertile'}, the ogre responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. The {@creature Lamia|MM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} to produce an endless supply of {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz}, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} was brought to his knees by the {@creature Lamia|MM}. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} is an {@creature Ogre|MM} with 130 Hit Points that can make three attacks with each Attack action. He attacks with his fists, which have a +6 to hit and deal 9 ({@damage 2d4 + 4}) Bludgeoning damage on a hit. He currently suffers from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Slave Niches", + "page": 206, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Mounds of hay, filthy and stained, are scattered as makeshift beds along the cave walls. Around them, several male tieflings in ragged clothing huddle together. They look gaunt, frail, and frightened. None of them meet your gaze, looking away in fear." + ] + }, + "There are eight men here (all using the statistics of {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}), primarily tieflings with a few humans among them. These unfortunate souls were chosen by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, kidnapped, and forced into her harem. When {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} mates with humans or tieflings, the offspring are {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, the result of her fiendish womb.", + "With {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} currently fixated on {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz}, these slaves have received a temporary respite from their duties. Yet during this downtime, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has neglected to feed them adequately, leaving them malnourished and parched. After months of suffering under the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s manipulative magic and witnessing her vicious punishments, many have been brainwashed into fearful, absolute devotion. Out of sheer terror, they refuse to interact with outsiders, fearful of provoking {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s magic (see 'Geas' below). If approached, they plead, \"{@i Please don't talk to me, I don't want to die,}\" or simply cry and recoil in fear.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Geas", + "entries": [ + "Every one of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s slaves is bound by the spell {@spell Geas|PHB}. If any of them speaks or acts against the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s interests, they will immediately suffer {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage and likely perish.", + "While active, the {@spell Geas|PHB} spell appears as a glowing symbol etched upon the foreheads of the slaves. The symbol is the infernal word for 'thrall'." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Lilith's Lair", + "page": 206, + "entries": [ + "Area 9 is presently influenced by a powerful illusion, which transforms this section of the cave into a lavish manor. The version of this room as {@adventure shown|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackalwere Caves} showcases how it appears under the illusion, while the '{@adventure Illusion Dispelled|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackalwere Caves}' map shown reflects its true form without the illusion.", + "When the characters step into this room for the first time, if the illusion is still active, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A grand luxurious chamber stretches before you, a welcomed but jarring contrast to the rugged caves you've traversed to get here. It feels as if a piece of an opulent manor has been magically transplanted directly into the mine. The rough cave floor transitions unnaturally into polished marble, and the oppressive humidity replaced by a cool, fragrant breeze. The roar of rushing water is replaced by the soft notes of harps, though no such instruments are visible.", + "To your right, a group of humans greedily devour a banquet spread across a grand table, their faces and shirts smeared with grease. Directly ahead, a beautifully crafted water font sits before an empty throne, where a cluster of tieflings in ragged clothing sit huddled in fear, avoiding your gaze.", + "At the far end of the chamber, two ogres guard the entrance to a lavish bedroom. Inside, reclining atop a great pillow large enough to serve as a bed, is a creature both mesmerizing and monstrous\u2014with the upper body of a beautifully naked woman and the lower body of a lion. A tiefling, caught in a trance-like state, lies hypnotized beneath her gentle caresses, while a large cobra winds its way across the two. The woman motions for you to approach: \"{@i Come, my sweetlings, come closer. Let's have a little talk.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s domain, where she spawns the members of the Veiled Syndicate and exercises control over the entire organization. Through her long attunement to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has gained the unique ability to cast the spell {@spell Mirage Arcane|PHB}, which she uses to shroud the vast cavernous chamber in a stunningly realistic illusion. The illusion is described under 'Mirage Arcane' further in this section.", + "Eight {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, disguised as humans, sit at the northeast banquet table, eating heartily. If a fight ensues, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will divide into two groups of four, forming two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). In the northwest corner, seven trembling tiefling slaves (all male {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}) huddle around the throne. Guarding the entrance to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s bedroom stand two {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, while a sleek black cobra with bright red crests slithers across the floor of the bedroom\u2014 using the statistics of a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith, the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "The monstrous woman resting on the bed appears as a {@creature Lamia|MM}, but in reality, is a clone made of living shadow crafted by the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}). The duplicate behaves like a real {@creature Lamia|MM}, even bleeding realistically if harmed, yet it is entirely controlled by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), who sits invisibly on the throne. For more information on how the clone functions, refer to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} utilizes the clone to interact with her visitors, ensuring her true form remains hidden at all times. The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, and slaves know of the clone and work to maintain the ruse. Even the slaves, terrified that the {@spell Geas|PHB} spell will kill them, do everything they can to avoid tipping off the characters to the truth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scrying Pool", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} watches her friends and enemies from afar by focusing her {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell on an exquisite bronze fountain placed near her throne. The fountain stands four feet tall, weighs 700 pounds, and is adorned with golden serpents that coil around its rim. A true work of art, the fountain is worth 1,000 Gold Pieces and contains one gallon of {@item Holy Water|PHB} in its basin (this amounts to 200 Gold Pieces worth of {@item Holy Water|PHB}).", + "The fountain itself is not magical, but is a necessary material component for {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waterfalls", + "entries": [ + "The room contains several waterfalls. If a creature attempts to move through one or is shoved into it, they must make a {@dc 15} Strength Saving Throw. On a failure, the creature is knocked down by the force of the water but manages to grab onto the edge, teetering on the brink of a fall. They are considered {@condition Restrained|PHB} and must make another {@dc 15} Strength Saving Throw at the end of their next turn. On a failure, they fall 80 feet into the river below (see {@adventure area 3|SandsOfDoom14|7|3. Subterranean River})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lilith's Hoard", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} keeps a hoard of treasure in her bedroom, carefully arranged in a large pile at the back of the room. The hoard includes 1,200 Gold Pieces, 100 Platinum Pieces, ten chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, three gemstones valued at 100 Gold Pieces each, and a single large diamond valued at 500 Gold Pieces.", + "On a nightstand near her treasure hoard, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} keeps a bronze chalice inlaid with azurites worth 50 Gold Pieces, a silver circlet worth 100 Gold Pieces, a gold bracelet worth 200 Gold Pieces, and a jade necklace decorated with red carnelians worth 250 Gold Pieces.", + "Beside these treasures, two teal-colored letters rest on the nightstand\u2014invitations to the Enchanted Gala, an exclusive auction set to take place in Al'Kirat. For more details about the gala, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8}, and for information on the invitations, see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8|Invitation to the Gala}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mirage Arcane", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has transformed the cave into the appearance of a grand hall within a magnificent mansion, complete with polished marble floors, detailed mosaics on the walls, golden chandeliers above, and the soft strains of delightful music. The illusion is astonishingly realistic, perfectly replicating sound, sight, scent, and even touch.", + "The table where the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} feast on a banquet of meats, is, in truth, a rotting table piled with the dismembered body parts of the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s most recent victim, which the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} eagerly consume (see 'Guest of Honor').", + "The illusion that cloaks the room will vanish if any part of the chamber is successfully targeted with a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell ({@dc 17}), if the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} is taken more than a mile away from the room, or if {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} dies. While attuned to the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} can also dispel or restore the illusion at will, using an action to do so. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} dispels the illusion willingly when she feels she can no longer sway the characters to her side, using the reveal to shock them before she attacks (see 'Guest of Honor' and 'Fighting the Lamia').", + "When the illusion is dispelled, several sections of the chamber reveal their true form. At that moment, you may read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A sharp chill shoots down your spine, and nausea churns in your stomach as your senses are bombarded by a whirlwind of conflicting tastes, smells, and sensations\u2014some delightful, others repulsive. A powerful illusion affecting the chamber has unraveled. Your eyes adjust, and the marble floor beneath your feet is now rough, unyielding cave rock. The once exquisite wooden furniture has decayed into splintered, discolored rot. The soft music of melodic harps gives way to the relentless roar of rushing water. As you turn, the lavish banquet is revealed for what it truly is: a horrifying display of humanoid limbs, grotesquely arranged as a twisted feast." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Guest of Honor", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has no interest in abducting women, as she cannot breed with them. However, when circumstances lead one into her clutches, she takes the opportunity to either feed them to her minions or devour them herself.", + "When the characters inevitably see through the {@spell Mirage Arcane|PHB}, they will be confronted with the dark reality that the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} were feasting on someone they know. Below are three possible options; select the one that best fits the narrative. Alternatively, if an NPC from a player's backstory\u2014or even a player character themselves\u2014has been captured and killed by the {@creature Lamia|MM}, this could be the perfect moment to deliver a shocking twist, revealing them as the devoured victim.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kallista", + "entries": [ + "After the events in the {@adventure Slaver's Den|SandsOfDoom14|7|Slaver's Den}, if the characters decide not to pursue the {@creature Lamia|MM} with {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}'s aid, she will carry on alone. This leads to her being ambushed, and brought to the mines to face the {@creature Lamia|MM}, where she is ultimately killed and devoured." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "If the party is taking too long to confront the {@creature Lamia|MM}, you can up the stakes by having the Syndicate abduct {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} to extract information about {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}. Despite the cruel torture she endures, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}'s training allows her to safeguard the Vizier's secrets. Frustrated, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} bequeaths the prisoner to {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}, who has his own twisted plans for her, but {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} takes her own life before he can enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Orianna", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} kidnaps {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna}, intending either to interrogate her about the murders in her establishment or to punish her for almost exposing a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} to the authorities. Regardless, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} ultimately decides that {@creature Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14|Orianna} is better off as a meal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Jackalwere Caves", + "page": 208, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Beyond a creaking wooden bridge lies a dim cave filled with rows of grimy, hair-strewn beds. In four large cages, infant ogres greedily gnaw on humanoid body parts\u2014arms, legs, and more\u2014devouring the grisly feast with quiet, twisted delight." + ] + }, + "Only the most privileged among the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are granted the honor of living with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, sleeping in this room when they are off duty. As they receive no payment for their work, the room holds nothing of value.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ogre Infants", + "entries": [ + "Four infant {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} ({@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners} with 1 Hit Points and 3 Intelligence) occupy the room, each confined within its own cage. These are {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s latest offspring. Born just weeks ago, they already resemble much older toddlers. Their rapid development is the result of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s unnatural birthing process, which uses her profane demonic womb. Male {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} make for terrible fathers; as such, should the {@creature Lamia|MM} die, the infants will surely perish unless someone intervenes to care for them.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} would be willing to take in the {@creature Ogre|MM} children and care for them, rewarding the party with 400 Gold Pieces per child for their 'good samaritan deed.' However, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s motives are far from altruistic. Fascinated by the demonic magic behind their rapid growth, he subjects the {@creature Ogre|MM} children to secret, cruel experiments. Over time, these experiments curse and mutate the infants, turning them into twisted creatures. If needed, you can use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Fomorian|MM|Fomorians} for these foul monsters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c73" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/7/Illusion_Dispelled_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Illusion Dispelled (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c73" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Meeting Lilith", + "page": 209, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has no desire to fight the characters; in fact, she seeks to ally with them. When they enter her chambers and meet with her, she first attempts to persuade them to either ally with her or forge a truce.", + "Through her magical scrying, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} witnessed the illfated expedition into the Pyramid and the catastrophe that ensued thereafter. She has watched as the Anubian armies sweep through the Kingdom of O'grila, conquering it region by region, and has no reason to believe they will stop there. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} fears that all of Kirat will be consumed by flames and that Al'Kirat, the city she longs to one day rule, will be destroyed by them.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is no warrior; she is a seductress and a master manipulator. Meeting the characters head on is a bold move, but she believes it's necessary. With the looming threat of the Anubian Empire and with growing suspicion that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} may have discovered her schemes, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} knows she must secure allies\u2014before it's too late.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she offer?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} seeks to forge an alliance with the characters, offering them\u2014and the city of Al'Kirat\u2014a truce. She argues that with a powerful enemy approaching, there's no sense in fighting over the ashes, citing the old saying, \"{@i the enemy of my enemy is my friend.}\"", + "In forging this truce, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} agrees to ally with the characters against the Anubians. She commits to fund the party with {@b 1,000 Gold Pieces every week}, spy on their enemies with her scrying pool, deploy her forces to defend Al'Kirat when the Anubians finally attack, and, if needed, even join in the final fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + "As a sign of her commitment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} agrees to stop all kidnappings and killings until the war with Anubia is concluded. Furthermore, she will restrict the operations of the Veiled Syndicate to exclusively legal activities. And, as a gesture of good faith, she will release all the slaves currently held here, including the harpy in area 2.", + "Lastly, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is willing to provide the characters with information regarding the location of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} hidden within Al'Kirat. She has learned that an Anubian artifact, a dagger, will soon be featured at the Enchanted Gala, a very exclusive auction. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} strongly believes the dagger is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. For further details about the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} and the auction, see {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What does she want?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} understands that the characters likely lack the influence to convince the city to stop hunting her {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, so she does not demand that from the party. Instead, all she asks is that they cease their investigations into the Syndicate, stop their attacks on her and her organization, and to falsely inform the city that they successfully killed her.", + "She suggests that if they genuinely wish to kill her, they should wait until {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has been defeated. Then, once Kirat is safe, they should seek her out once more to settle the matter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What About the Mask of Opals?", + "entries": [ + "Unfortunately, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} cannot simply 'give' the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} to the characters, as she has remained attuned to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} for too long. By now, only death can sever her connection to the relic (see '{@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14|Attuning to a Relic}' in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}). If they request the mask, she will convey this information." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying as Lilith", + "page": 209, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is seductive and overtly sexual. Her voice is soft and decadent, punctuated by heavy breaths or soft moans when she pauses. She is almost always touching something suggestively\u2014her hair, which she brushes; her slaves, whom she pets; or her own body, which she caresses. She directs most of her attention and flirtations to her 'Favored One.'", + "During the meeting, the {@creature Lamia|MM} should be portrayed in a way that would make it feel counterproductive for the party to attack her. To achieve this, she openly invites the characters into her chambers, makes no threatening moves, answers their questions truthfully, and offers peace and aid in return. {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamias} are corruptive and persuasive; if the party entered her hall intending to end her life but left as pawns in her schemes, the {@creature Lamia|MM} has been roleplayed perfectly.", + "It is important, however, not to twist the narrative to forcefully make the {@creature Lamia|MM} seem less evil than she is. Her helpful demeanor must stand in contrast to the grim darkness around her\u2014the tortured slaves she's exploited and the terrible creatures she births. This contrast is what makes the decision to ally with her difficult, and what makes the scenario unique.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} studies her targets closely, spying on them to uncover their desires and weaknesses, which she later uses to her advantage. She manipulates her enemies by masking her actions as beneficial to them. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} takes pleasure in sex, luxurious baths, massages, drama, captivating stories, and music. She holds a strong aversion to clothes, birds, harpies, women, and filth." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonds", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} outwardly refers to her offspring as 'her children' and 'her family,' she cares little for them. Her sole bond is to Al'Kirat, which she dreams of dominating." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flaws", + "entries": [ + "No longer the bloodthirsty conqueror, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s aggressive tendencies are dulled by years of indulgent living. Her decision-making is heavily influenced by her desires, sexual or otherwise. She feels compelled to accept offers to breed from powerful individuals, sometimes even to her own detriment." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Real Intentions", + "entries": [ + "On the surface, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and the characters may seem to be working toward the same goals, but her vision of the future is vastly different from theirs.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} wants Al'Kirat to thrive, but only so she can corrupt and exploit it. She defends the city, not out of loyalty or love, but because she feels that if she can't control it, then no one else should.", + "Her long-term plan is to fill the streets of Al'Kirat with beastfolk slaves, before sowing the seeds of rebellion in their hearts. When they can no longer bear their misery, they will revolt, plunging the city in chaos and flames. At that moment, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} will seize control, overthrowing the Sultana in a swift, bloody coup." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, seductress and manipulator" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Disappearances in Al'Kirat", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "The characters are likely to demand an explanation regarding the mysterious disappearances happening all over the city of Al'Kirat. To their surprise, the {@creature Lamia|MM} will vehemently deny any involvement in the disappearances, aside from the four men the party found in the Slaver's Den and a small handful of other cases.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} candidly explains that she only kidnaps males to breed with, but never more than a few a year, and rarely ever females. She says (truthfully) that she has no reason to draw so much attention to herself and her operations, and that the recent disappearances has harmed her business greatly, particularly so with the city tightening its grip on crime.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} believes that whoever is behind the disappearances is intentionally trying to implicate the Veiled Syndicate." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Fighting the Lamia", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} fights the characters only if there is no other choice. The battle against {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} unfolds across two encounters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Children to Arms", + "page": 210, + "entries": [ + "In the first encounter, the characters face against all of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s minions in the room. The enemies include two {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), two {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, Malika\u2014a {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM}, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz 'The Fertile'} (see his statistics in area 7), and of course {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} herself, who for now only fights through her duplicate.", + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} (see his statistics in area 2) participates in the fight only if he escorted the characters to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and is still in the room when the encounter starts. Otherwise, he is quietly assassinated by {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak Sandscale} in area 5 as the half-ogre attempted to investigate the sounds of combat emanating from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s chambers. If {@creature Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14|Krazak} is with the party, then {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} joins the fight on the third round of combat.", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} remains invisibly concealed on her throne for the duration of the encounter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the encounter, {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz} is {@condition Prone|PHB} in area 7. He joins the fight on the second round of combat, fighting with labored, painful wheezes. When his Hit Points are reduced below 70, he collapses, dying seconds later as a result of a heart attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The real {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} casts {@spell Greater Invisibility|PHB} on herself up to three times in order to remain {@condition Invisible|PHB} during combat. She then spends her actions using her Intoxicating Curse feature and casting {@spell Vicious Mockery|PHB}, channeling them through her duplicate. She uses her curses on as many male enemies as she can see.", + "Malika makes a Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, then targets the most wounded enemy she can see. The packs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} cluster by the exit to block any escape. {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} and the {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} attack the strongest enemy within range.", + "None of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s minions will retreat or surrender; they fight to the bitter end in defense of their mother." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Ogre|MM}. All {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres} are offspring of {@creature Gruntz, the Fertile|SandsOfDoom14|Gruntz}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}'s {@item Splint Armor|PHB} is valued at 1,200 Gold Pieces, and his magical battleaxe is worth 3,000 Gold Pieces. He also carries a pouch with 250 Gold Pieces and ten assorted gems, each worth 10 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Queen of Beasts", + "page": 211, + "entries": [ + "The second encounter occurs after {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s minions are defeated, but only if the characters suspect that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is still alive, uncover her sitting on the throne, or dispel the {@spell Mirage Arcane|PHB} spell disguising the room.", + "If the characters defeat the first encounter but haven't yet realized that {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is hiding invisibly on the throne, they might piece it together by observing the slaves' strange behavior. Knowing {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is still alive, the slaves ignore the characters' offers of help, refuse to speak, and become aggressive when attempts are made to free them. Characters trying to understand their behavior can attempt a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check. On a success, they notice some slaves casting nervous glances at the throne. With a {@dc 12} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Intimidation}) check, the characters can force one of the slaves to cry out, \"She is still alive! Please, you must h\u2014\" before a magical sigil appears across his forehead, glowing ominously and causing unbearable pain. The slave screams in agony for a few short moments before he perishes. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} then reveals herself and dispels the illusion.", + "In this confrontation, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) reveals herself and attacks in her true form. She commands her sixteen slaves to join the battle, and they comply, knowing the {@spell Geas|PHB} spell will kill them if they disobey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harem of Slaves", + "entries": [ + "There are eight slaves in area 9 (seven by the throne and one in the bedroom). There are eight more slaves near the piles of hay in area 8. All slaves are under a {@spell Geas|PHB} spell that compels their obedience to the {@creature Lamia|MM}. Any slave who disobeys her immediately takes {@damage 5d10} Psychic damage from the curse.", + "The slaves use the statistics of {@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners} with some changes. They fight using whatever they can find as improvised weapons. All of their attacks have a +0 to hit and deal 1 damage. For each additional slave within 5 feet of their target, their attacks gain a +1 bonus to hit, deal an additional 1 damage, and Strength checks gain a +1 bonus to grapple or shove them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} gains one additional reaction per round and an extra 30 Hit Points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} begins the encounter by casting {@spell Mirror Image|PHB} on her first turn. She uses her claw attacks on male targets to {@condition Charmed|PHB|Charm} them and makes sure to end her turns within 5 feet of female targets\u2014which allows her to bite them using her Feral Hunger feature. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is fragile without her illusory spells and the Temporary Hit Points she gains from Feral Hunger, so she prioritizes maintaining these above all else. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s aim is to kill all the women, leaving only the men\u2014afflicted by her Intoxicating Curse and {@condition Charmed|PHB} under her influence.", + "The slaves protect the {@creature Lamia|MM} by pushing away the men who attack her and grappling the women so she can kill them. They prioritize attacking the women whenever possible.", + "The slaves fight on until {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is dead, fearing the consequences if they stop. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} surrenders only when her Hit Points drop below 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} wears a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} called the {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}). She is also equipped with {@item Bracers of Defense|DMG} (worth 4,000 Gold Pieces) and an {@item Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location|DMG} (worth 1,000 Gold Pieces)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 211, + "entries": [ + "The chapter reaches its conclusion when the characters either defeat {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and seize her {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}, or forge an alliance with her to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his impending invasion.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Lilith", + "page": 211, + "entries": [ + "The death of the {@creature Lamia|MM} cripples the Veiled Syndicate and disrupts organized crime throughout the region. The flow of beastfolk slaves into the city grinds to a halt, smuggling operations become increasingly expensive, and banditry in the Kirati badlands weakens.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty Reward", + "entries": [ + "If the characters return to Al'Kirat with proof of the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s death, they are rewarded with 2,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blame the Lamia", + "entries": [ + "Despite any evidence that may suggest otherwise, the city unquestioningly blames the {@creature Lamia|MM} for the disappearances. This is due to {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, who publicly reaches this conclusion and closes the investigation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Lilith_Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Lilith, Wielder of the Mask of Opals" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "Outwardly, the death of {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} does not appear to impact the activities of the Veiled Syndicate within Al'Kirat. The decentralized nature of the organization allows the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} to continue their work, though only for a time. As months pass, more and more {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} grow independent from the grander organization, forming small cartels that vie for power against one another. Without the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s stabilizing influence, these groups make the streets of the city into their battleground as they fight over control." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent's Kiss", + "entries": [ + "None of the brigands lounging within Serpent's Kiss move to attack the characters or avenge the {@creature Lamia|MM}. They are so accustomed to the screams and sounds of suffering coming from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s chambers that they assume nothing unusual is happening. Even still, they hold no loyalty to the Veiled Syndicate and have no reason to fight on its behalf. In fact, the Syndicate's destruction would erase many of their debts\u2014a relief they are certain not to mourn.", + "When the characters emerge from the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s chambers and step into Serpent's Kiss, soaked in blood, they immediately capture the attention of the entire cantina. The {@creature Harpy|MM} slave stops singing, the {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits} stop drinking, and all stand to stare at the characters weapon in hand, wary of what this might mean and what could follow. A few {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits} surround the characters in a threatening manner, more to gauge their intentions and assert dominance than to provoke a real fight. They will then question the characters, but if the party shows no desire to start a fight, the {@creature Bandit|MM|Bandits} do the same, and after a few tense moments, they let them go.", + "The miscreants of Serpent's Kiss quickly seize control of the caverns, turning them into their own smuggler's den. Unless the Kirati army intervenes to drive them out, they remain here, becoming a lasting thorn in Al'Kirat's side for years to come." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slaves of the Lamia", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Killing the {@creature Lamia|MM} safely breaks the {@spell Geas|PHB} spell on the slaves, otherwise she dispels the curse herself if the characters forge an alliance with her. Either outcome allows the characters to escort the slaves back to Al'Kirat and secure their freedom.", + "The victims are weak from hunger and thirst. They say little unless prompted. Days later, once they've had time to adjust to the safety of their homes, they slowly come forward to thank the characters for their rescue. They bring the party flowers, cooked food, and similarly small gestures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards", + "entries": [ + "The city offers a reward of 50 Gold Pieces for each slave the characters successfully free and escort back to Al'Kirat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Real Culprit", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "Regardless of whether the characters kill or ally with the {@creature Lamia|MM}, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} brings an end to the kidnappings, having successfully crippled the Syndicate and uncovered the location of their headquarters (he magically spied on the characters as they traveled to the mines).", + "Any efforts by the characters to persuade the city to continue investigating the 'real culprit' are repeatedly thwarted by the Vizier.", + "Without discovering {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s true fiendish form or convincing {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} to reveal the truth, the characters will struggle to find solid evidence implicating the Vizier in the disappearances. For now, challenging the Vizier brings little benefit and risks losing them a powerful ally in the war against the Anubians. However, if the characters discover the dark truth and their sense of justice compels them to confront him, you can find details on how that encounter would transpire in {@adventure Encounter: Death to the Vizier|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Death to the Vizier}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allying with Lilith", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "If the characters forge a truce or alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, she remains true to her word and fulfills her end of the agreement. The activities of the Veiled Syndicate are scaled back, and her kidnappings come to a halt\u2014at least until such a time that the war is concluded.", + "Every week, 1,000 Gold Pieces is delivered to the characters via {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} disguised as humans. Further, the characters are always welcome to return to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair, whether to discuss plans or use her scrying pool.", + "Finally, the characters gain the ability to call upon {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} as reinforcements during the Siege of Al'Kirat, and enlist {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s aid in the final battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. For more details, see '{@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|Siege Reinforcements}' on {@adventure Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Night of Pleasure", + "page": 212, + "entries": [ + "During {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters may find themselves in need of a favor from {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Whether they require a wealthy sponsor, the help of her criminal organization, or knowledge that only she possesses; whatever it is, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is willing to grant it. However, her price is simple: a night spent with her 'Favored One.'", + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} desires more than a night of pleasure\u2014she wishes to breed with the character and birth several of his children. To accomplish this, she expects a full night of intimate indulgence with the 'Favored One,' lasting until dawn and broken only by brief moments of rest.", + "If successful, the babies are born in ten days. The number of children she births is equal to the character's Constitution modifier. These children mature unnaturally, reaching adulthood within four years. If the father is either a human or a tiefling, the children are born as {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala", + "page": 213, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Chapter_Splash.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro entertains the elite of Al'Kirat" + }, + "The city of Al'Kirat is a haven for wondrous and mysterious magical artifacts. Trinkets and baubles, both beautiful and powerful, are salvaged from the ruins of the desert and sold within its bazaars. Their allure draws merchants and nobles from far-flung realms to its crowded streets. But not all commerce takes place in the open, and not everyone is privy to the most exclusive of transactions. Some artifacts are too dangerous, others simply too exquisite, to be sold to the common folk. When the rarest and most powerful of items hang in the balance, the elite of Al'Kirat gather in secret auctions, bidding fiercely to claim these treasures for their own.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} is a well-known and respected figure in Al'Kirat. Rumor has it that no magical item changes hands in the city without his knowledge. The moment something marvelous catches {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}'s interest, it is discreetly purchased and locked away, protected until the day he chooses to unveil it at his next exclusive gala.", + "The Enchanted Gala is a dazzling auction hosted yearly by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}, where he reveals the greatest magical artifacts he has painstakingly collected throughout the year. Each item is presented on stage and sold to the highest bidder. The event is strictly invitation-only, where the richest and most influential of the city are given the privilege to participate. It is here where the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014one of the legendary {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of the Anubian Empire\u2014will soon be up for auction.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 213, + "entries": [ + "This chapter is simple and offers an open-ended challenge for the characters to tackle. The {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} is set to be auctioned at an exclusive venue, and the party must secure a way inside and win the relic. They could choose the honest route\u2014gather the money, persuade their way in, and bid for the relic fairly; or do the opposite\u2014they might steal the funds, research their rivals, and sabotage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "City of Laws", + "entries": [ + "Before running the gala, remind your players that rule of law reigns supreme in Al'Kirat. Being caught committing battery or theft can easily land their characters in prison\u2014and for more serious crimes, they could be locked away long enough to lose their character entirely." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Large Gold Requirement", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the party's approach, they may need to amass a significant sum of gold to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}. Ideally, they will prepare in advance\u2014either by acquiring the gold in other chapters or by securing the backing of influential allies.", + "The characters should aim to arrive at the auction with at least {@b 5,000 Gold Pieces}, the minimum needed to secure the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}. Anything less, and they'll have to rely on illegitimate means to obtain the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. A budget of {@b 7,000 to 10,000 Gold Pieces} is recommended." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Timeline", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "The auction takes place at a specific day. Which day it is depends on whether you're using the Days Tracked system to track days in {@i Sands of Doom} or the Milestone system.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Days Tracked", + "entries": [ + "The timeline is as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Invitations for the Enchanted Gala are sent on {@b Day 10}.", + "The gala takes place on {@b Day 32}.", + "For successful bidders who request their items be delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them on {@b Day 34}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "At the conclusion of {@adventure Chapter 5: Alone and Afraid|SandsOfDoom14|5}, roll a {@dice d4}. The result determines how many weeks it will be before the invitations for the gala are sent. The Enchanted Gala then takes place {@dice 1d4} weeks after.", + "For those who request their items delivered, a guarded caravan delivers them 2 days after the gala." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8} is designed for a party of any level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Leveling", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level once they claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience Leveling", + "entries": [ + "There are no enemies to defeat at the Enchanted Gala. Instead, the characters gain experience exclusively by completing objectives, which are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Secure entry into the Enchanted Gala: {@b 500 XP}", + "Win the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 500 XP}", + "Win {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 500 XP}", + "Claim the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 2,000 XP}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 2,000 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Enchanted Gala", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "The chapter is set within the Eternal Oasis, an elegant theater owned by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}. Beneath the main floor lies a spacious sublevel that houses a smaller, more exclusive theater, perfect for private events. Here, the Enchanted Gala will unfold.", + "The auctions of Magic Items serve as the centerpiece of the event, turned into thrilling spectacles by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}. Each item's magical properties are revealed with theatrical flourish, aided by beautiful assistants who heighten the performance with illusions or bravely take part in its demonstrations. While the private auction is the highlight of the gala, it is far from the only draw for the wealthy benefactors in attendance. The gala is a lively blend of meetand- greet, culinary delights, and refined music. For the elite, the event provides an ideal space to forge connections, gauge rivals, and converse with influential figures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Knife of Topaz", + "page": 214, + "entries": [ + "Four months ago, an adventuring group of little renown clashed with a brutal goblin clan in the depths of the Tarakuir Mountains. Among their spoils was the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}. {@spell Detect Magic|PHB} spells revealed its magical nature, but every attempt to identify or attune to the weapon failed, so they sold the dagger in the city. Over time, the mysterious blade changed many hands until rumors of the weapon reached {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro}, who inevitably purchased it for 3,000 Gold Pieces.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} became intrigued by the hidden magical nature of the Dagger. After all, much of the allure of the Enchanted Gala lies in the mystery\u2014the thrill of uncovering the hidden magical wonders of the world.", + "Once a weapon of great power, the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} has been rendered inert by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). Now, the dagger appears as little more than a beautiful trinket. For details on how to restore its power, refer to {@adventure Restoring the Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14|8|Restoring the Knife of Topaz} at the end of this chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning of the Dagger", + "entries": [ + "Seeing as the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}'s power is sealed, nobody at the Enchanted Gala is aware of the dagger's true worth. Therefore, word of mouth will do nothing to alert the characters that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is being sold in the city, as no one has reason to believe this dagger is anything more than an ordinary magical item.", + "The characters can discover that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is being auctioned off through the following means:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "The Sphinx points those following the Path of [Devotion] and [Benevolence] towards {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Invitation to the Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8|Invitation to the Gala})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Lamia|MM} knows about the Enchanted Gala and believes that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is being sold there. Characters that ally with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} can learn about the relic. (see {@adventure Meeting Lilith|SandsOfDoom14|7|Meeting Lilith})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "The Adventurer's Guild toiled for months to awaken the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}'s power, but their efforts ended in failure. While they do not realize it is a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, any mention of such artifacts will remind them of their difficulties with the Dagger. If asked, they will direct the party to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}, its last owner." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Invitation to the Gala", + "page": 215, + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is an exclusive event, reserved for the most prominent members of society. Unless a character hails from a wealthy and politically connected family, they won't be invited. Therefore, the party will need to find a way to enter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "entries": [ + "The characters may attempt to meet with {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} to discuss the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} or secure an invitation to the gala. For the most part, he can be found hard at work in his manor high in the Palace Quarter. Three days before the event, he moves to the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis to assist with the preparations and to rehearse for the show.", + "Telling {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} of the dagger's true importance, and any attempts to persuade or intimidate him to hand it over, will only backfire. The more valuable he thinks the relic is, the more eager he becomes to feature it in the gala. Though he loves Al'Kirat and wants to help protect it, charity isn't the Kirati way, and he won't simply hand over the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Buying into the Gala", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} is willing to offer each of the characters an invitation to the gala, but only if they can find a wondrous magical item worthy of being auctioned. If they present him with something that piques his interest, he will purchase the item at full value (up to a maximum of 10,000 Gold Pieces) and grant invitations to the whole party.", + "To be deemed worthy, the item must be magical or exceptionally unique, and be valued at a minimum of 5,000 Gold Pieces or be considered priceless. The characters must be able to present the item to {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} before the gala begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "The looming war keeps the Sultana far too busy to attend the gala, a fact she deeply resents. However, if the characters have a good relationship with the Sultana and openly reveal that a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} might be among the auctioned items, she considers it important enough to handle personally.", + "The party must be willing to share what they know about the relics with the Sultana and demonstrate how they can be used to defend the city. If persuaded, she requests {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} to grant invitations to all the characters, to which he acquiesces.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sponsoring the Party", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} can sponsor the party in their bid for the relic, offering up to 5,000 Gold Pieces of her own money for the auction. However, if the characters win the auction using her funds, the dagger will officially belong to {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara}, though she would allow the party to use it until such time that the Anubians are defeated.", + "If the party accepts her sponsorship, she will personally accompany them to the gala and help finance the bid." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Veiled Syndicate", + "entries": [ + "The criminal organization may not be the most honorable faction in the city, but their reach is undeniable.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Dark Deal", + "entries": [ + "If the characters have a favorable relationship with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}), she is willing to pull strings for them. She can secure invitations to the gala, withdraw her {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} from the auction (see {@adventure Steve & Marie|SandsOfDoom14|8|Steve & Marie}), and even grant the party the 5,000 Gold Pieces she had set aside for their bid.", + "In return, the {@creature Lamia|MM} asks for only one thing\u2014a baby (see {@adventure Night of Pleasure|SandsOfDoom14|7|Night of Pleasure})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Other Ways of Entering", + "entries": [ + "There are many creative ways for the characters to secure an invitation into the gala beyond those described here. They might forge one, steal it from another guest, or even kidnap another attendee in order to take their place.", + "As a rule of thumb, breaking into the gala should require either a 1,000 Gold Piece investment, 500 Gold Pieces and a successful {@dc 15} Skill Check, or two successful {@dc 15} Skill Checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro - Entrepreneur", + "page": 215, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014 has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|MM} in disguise. His father, also a {@creature Doppelganger|MM}, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} wears a blue and gold turban held together by a jeweled brooch. The turban is enchanted to grant its wearer the effects of the {@spell Nondetection|PHB} spell for as long as it is worn. For the gala, he wears a stunning and costly outfit made from lightly enchanted silks in vibrant red, blue, and white. The ensemble functions as {@item +2 Padded Armor|DMG|Padded Armor +2}. The outfit is worth 3,000 Gold Pieces, while the turban is valued at 2,000 Gold Pieces.", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} carries a long cane, which he swirls theatrically to embellish his movements and speeches. The cane functions as a {@item Staff of Charming|DMG}, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} mainly uses to shield himself from those who might attempt to manipulate or enthrall him. The cane is valued at 5,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Master_Zakaro.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Layout of the Gala", + "page": 216, + "entries": [ + "Every area of the gala is brightly lit and impeccably clean. The walls are elegantly adorned with carefully arranged geometric tiles, while the floors feature thin, vibrant rugs that add a touch of color to the space.", + "The Enchanted Gala takes place across three main rooms: the Gathering Hall, where food is served and guests socialize; the Theater, where auctions are held; and the Entertainment Hall, where guests can sit, relax, and gamble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Protection", + "entries": [ + "The Enchanted Gala is heavily guarded. Eight {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} patrol the lobby of the main floor above, while two more stand vigilant in each of the three main chambers. Meanwhile, several {@creature Spy|MM|Spies} blend in among the guests, keeping a keen eye out for anything suspicious.", + "Every auctioned item at the Enchanted Gala is insured by the Sultana. In other words, to steal from the gala is to steal from {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} herself. Moreover, such an act is bound to enrage all of Al'Kirat's elite, who have now been deprived from bidding on the item. Should a stolen item surface anywhere in the city, word will spread swiftly, and the guards will move to apprehend the thief without hesitation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eternal Oasis Theater - Main Floor", + "entries": [ + "The Eternal Oasis Theater is split into two sections: the main floor and the sublevel. The main floor houses a grand theater suited for large gatherings and includes a kitchen as well as dozens of rooms and offices. The gala takes place in the sublevel of the Eternal Oasis Theater.", + "A member of staff (statistics of a {@creature Spy|MM}) stands by the door leading down to the gala, politely requesting invitations before granting entry. He has a keen eye for spotting hidden contraband and knows the usual spots where weapons are typically concealed. However, due to past disciplinary measures, he is forbidden from searching near private areas.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Smuggling an Item", + "entries": [ + "Weapons and Armor are strictly prohibited, however, exceptions are occasionally made for {@item Padded Armor|PHB} or {@item Hide Armor|PHB} if it resembles elegant clothing. Characters can smuggle a weapon or an item unnoticed with a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c81" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/8/Eternal_Oasis_Theater_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Eternal Oasis Theater (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c81" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Gathering Hall", + "entries": [ + "A staircase descends from the main floor down to the gala. The chamber is lavishly adorned with elegant tiles, ornate bronze braziers, and a magnificent candelabra.", + "Most guests gather here to mingle and socialize, serenaded by the soft strains of a pianist that plays in the corner. Although business is often the topic of conversation, the looming war is what is on everyone's minds at the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Food", + "entries": [ + "Tables along the walls overflow with exotic fare: Grilled Bison Marinated in Fire Beetle Wing Dust, Chilled Ankheg Delicately Paired with White Wine, and Boiled Cockatrice Eggs Bathed in Truffle Oil, Served with a Hint of Mustard.", + "The crown jewel of the feast is Al'Kirat's newest culinary phenomenon: Crème Enflammée, a Pâté of {@creature Roper|MM} intestines accented by a single droplet of {@item Purple Worm Poison|DMG}. Each guest is permitted just one spoonful, with the server ceremoniously placing the droplet onto the spoon at the moment of consumption. The {@creature Roper|MM}'s enzymes neutralize the poison, transforming it into a subtle, fiery flavor that lingers on the tongue for ten minutes after it's eaten." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sick Dwarf", + "entries": [ + "One of the bathrooms in the gala (found beyond the door south of area 6) is occupied by a dwarf who fell ill after indulging in the Crème Enflammée. Confident in his dwarvish Resistance to Poisons, he requested an extra drop of the poison. Now, he spends his time in a privy, regretting his decision." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Entertainment Hall", + "entries": [ + "The lounge features plush couches, a curated selection of books, and several gaming tables where guests can try their luck at cards\u2014or the night's favored game, roulette.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roulette Game", + "entries": [ + "Players can join the roulette game and wager gold by rolling dice rather than using a traditional roulette wheel. Show them the 'D20 Roulette' handout.", + "A participant selects a single number, a row or column of numbers, or all the red or black numbers. The participant then puts down their bet and rolls a {@dice d20}. If the roll matches one of their chosen numbers, they win.", + "The payout is determined by the amount of numbers chosen: eight times the wager for a single number, four times for a column, three times for a row, or an equal payout for betting on red or black.", + "The maximum wager per bet is 250 Gold Pieces. The characters can win up to a maximum of 2,000 Gold Pieces before the dealer cuts them off. If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom14|8|Bidding Rivals}) is persuaded to participate, he will stop once he loses a 2,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/D20_Roulette.webp" + }, + "title": "D20 Roulette" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Theater", + "entries": [ + "The theater seats up to 70 people, though four seats are sometimes combined into one to accommodate Large-sized creatures, such as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom14|8|Bidding Rivals}). Throughout the gala, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} entertains the audience from a tall podium, often accompanied by two striking assistants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Small Office", + "entries": [ + "An office where a tiefling named Phebis, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro}'s lawyer, manages the gala's contracts and finances. Anyone wishing to bid must register with Phebis and present either proof they own valuable assets or show the funds they carry. He then determines how high they are approved to bid at the gala." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Backstage", + "entries": [ + "Here, the props for the show and the prizes for the auction are kept under careful watch. A group of assistants, aided by an enslaved {@creature Ogre|MM}, transport and arrange the valuables." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Green Room", + "entries": [ + "This room is reserved for {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} and his assistants, where they rest and relax during intermissions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rest of the Sublevel", + "entries": [ + "While the sublevel extends farther south, these areas remain unused during the gala. Among them are bathrooms, staff quarters, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro}'s master bedroom, and a muster hall for the guards." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bidding Rivals", + "page": 217, + "entries": [ + "Bidding wars are common in the Enchanted Gala. As the party readies to bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, they must compete against others equally determined to claim the relic. Though many guests will compete for the dagger, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}, and two disguised {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} will be their most formidable rivals. If the party does not actively work to undermine their bids, they will find it difficult to win against them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "page": 217, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} was astonished to discover the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014 serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gold Limit", + "entries": [ + "Upholding his family's honor is {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}'s highest priority, and he would gladly spend most of his fortune to secure the relic if circumstances allow it. While he is wealthy enough to do so, unfortunately, his distance from home limits how many resources he has access to.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} has {@b 10,000 Gold Pieces} available. This represents the entirety of the capital he brought from his homeland. Every coin he spends before the dagger goes to auction is a coin he won't have for his bid on the relic.", + "Characters can find ways to reduce his available funds by causing him to overspend his Gold. For example, long before the gala begins, they might damage his ship to force him to pay for costly repairs. During the gala, they could befriend and persuade him to bid on expensive items.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} has a secret fondness for gambling, and while he's done a good job avoiding the vice as of late, characters might convince him to indulge in a few games of roulette at the gala (see Roulette Game). By gambling with {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}, the characters might not only relieve the Dwarf of some of his money, but also earn some themselves to bid against him later." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Remembrance of Legacy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} will refrain from bidding on much while at the auction. However, the {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, which will be presented shortly before the dagger (see {@adventure Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|8|Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol}), may tempt him. The pistol originates from Karak'Drazh, his own ancestral homeland, which fell to the Darakni several centuries ago. Though it serves little practical use to him, it holds immense sentimental value as a rare connection to his lost homeland.", + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} makes a brief attempt to bid on the pistol but withdraws to save his gold. Characters who notice his hesitation can easily convince him to pursue it. If swayed, he enters a bidding war with {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} (see '{@adventure Steve & Marie|SandsOfDoom14|8|Steve & Marie}' below) and wins the pistol for 2,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} successfully claims the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, he will ask for the dagger to be delivered to his ship, which is scheduled to depart for Drek'Alor in three days." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "page": 218, + "entries": [ + "The ambassador {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} (Male {@creature Efreeti|MM} - see his {@adventure entry|SandsOfDoom14|1|Yasar-Al-Fajr}), backed by the immense wealth of the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}, possesses an overwhelming advantage in the auction due to his seemingly endless financial resources. In a bidding war, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} is unbeatable, able to continually raise his bid until he wins. However, his duties as an ambassador come with certain constraints. If the characters are shrewd enough to exploit these diplomatic restrictions, they can hinder his ability to bid on the dagger.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Focused on his Job", + "entries": [ + "Charged by his Sultan to seek out items of true power, rather than puny trinkets, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} is only interested in artifacts with practical and powerful abilities. He has caught wind of the rumors surrounding the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} and its latent powers, and now seeks to purchase it in the hopes of awakening those hidden abilities.", + "Characters can sway {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} by convincing him that the Dagger is worthless or that its powers are irretrievably lost. This will cause the {@creature Efreeti|MM} to abandon his interest in the relic. No solid proof is needed for {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} to accept it, only that others believe it. He would not risk disgracing the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass} by acquiring a cheap, broken artifact, and if he suspects others might judge him for doing so, he will steer clear of bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Proper Conduct", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}, despite his sense of superiority over the Kirati, is bound by strict diplomatic protocols. One such rule prevents him from being perceived as 'challenging Al'Kirat's ruler,' whether directly or indirectly. During the auction, if the characters are hosted and financially backed by {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Sultana Zanara Zin'Zara}, and this is made clear to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}, he will deem it improper to compete against her and will withdraw from bidding on the dagger." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} win the relic, he will request that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} arrange for its delivery to his mansion in the Palace District, as he cannot be burdened with carrying the numerous items he acquires at the auction.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} is secretly in negotiations with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and will soon betray the city on his behalf (see '{@adventure Betrayal from Within|SandsOfDoom14|11|Betrayal from Within}'). After acquiring the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will bestow the divine energy needed to reactivate it, allowing {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} to attune to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} towers at 12 feet, his frame slightly padded with a rounded belly. His immense age is etched in every crease on his face, with loose skin sagging beneath his red glowing eyes. His attire is extravagant, bordering on excessive\u2014rings cover nearly every finger, heavy earrings tug at his ears, and his oversized, puffy hat is decked with dangling jewels and golden accents. He drapes himself in multiple layers of luxurious silk, each adorned with golden filigree, flaunting a wealth far beyond what is practical." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve & Marie", + "page": 218, + "entries": [ + "Undisclosed sources informed the Veil Syndicate of the items expected on auction at the gala. A description of the dagger immediately caught {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s attention. After scrying on the dagger, she has now confirmed it as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, as the wearer of any relic can instantly recognize another relic on sight (see {@adventure Attuning to a Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14|Attuning to a Relic} on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}).", + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 Gold Pieces. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Characters who know what to look for can spot the subtle differences between {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} and ordinary humans. A full list of {@creature Jackalwere|MM} traits that can assist in telling them apart can be found under {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackalweres} on {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Must Remain Concealed", + "entries": [ + "While the Syndicate has invested heavily in acquiring the dagger, their top priority is to keep {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14}'s {@creature Jackalwere|MM} identities hidden from the public, to avoid jeopardizing the Syndicate's operations. If the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} sense that their cover is at risk of being compromised, they will choose to withdraw from the auction." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Idiosyncrasies", + "entries": [ + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears.", + "Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "When questioned about their presence at the gala, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} respond with bizarre statements like, \"{@i I'm here for daggers. I really like daggers. Do you?}\" or \"{@i I'm just a regular human enjoying the show. Do you think they sell daggers here?}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Social Confusion", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} possess only a limited grasp of human behavior and the customs of civilized society, relying primarily on imitation. Since {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} have never been to an auction before, they rely on observing the actions of others at the event in order to mirror them.", + "To prevent them from winning, the characters could trick them into believing that the lowest bid wins the auction, that the bidding is merely for fun and the real sale of \"daggers\" happens later in a different theater, or that humans are discriminated against and not allowed to bid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Winning the Relic", + "entries": [ + "If the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, they will deliver it to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, who will immediately begin researching for ways to restore its full power.", + "If {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} is dead, they sell the dagger either to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} or to {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} in exchange for 10,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Description", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} have disguised themselves as young, tan-skinned humans with dark brown hair and brown eyes. They are dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14}'s shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally, while {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes. Neither of them wears any jewelry or adornments in their clothing." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Auction", + "page": 219, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The gala runs throughout the day, with regular intermissions for guests to eat, mingle, or to step out and return later. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} ensures that the auction is organized in a way that allows guests to know which items will be presented and when, allowing them to skip any presentations they aren't interested in. The characters can ask the staff for a pamphlet with the gala's schedule if they wish to know exactly when the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} will be featured.", + "For each item to be auctioned, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} presents the item and makes a show of describing it, its history, and its value, before he sets a starting bid for its auction. Bidding starts from this price and guests compete against each other by offering more and more Gold for the item, until someone offers a high enough amount that no one else is willing to pay for the item.", + "There are only a few rules for placing bids. A bidder must raise their hand and clearly state their offer such that {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} can both see and hear them. Each bid must exceed the current bid by at least 50 Gold Pieces. Once the price surpasses 1,000 Gold, the minimum bid increases to becomes 100 Gold Pieces, and after 5,000 Gold, it rises to 500 Gold Pieces. At any time during the bidding, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} may start a slow countdown from 5 to 0, resetting to 5 whenever a new bid is made. If no further bids are placed before he counts to 0, the current highest bidder wins.", + "This section highlights three unique items that will be auctioned at the gala. Beyond these, it is understood that dozens of other Magical Items will be presented\u2014far too many to list here in detail. Guidelines and recommendations for additional magical items to feature during the auction can be found under '{@adventure Additional Auctions|SandsOfDoom14|8|Additional Auctions}' at the end of this section.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying the Show", + "entries": [ + "If you plan to present multiple auctions for the characters to bid on, it is recommended to present the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} early. Starting with other items may cause your players to hesitate bidding on them, as they'll likely want to conserve their resources to secure the dagger which might be unfun. Once the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is out of the way, your players will probably feel more comfortable and eager to participate in the remaining auctions. An exception can be made for the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, as the characters might want to manipulate {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} into bidding on the pistol to deplete his Gold.", + "In a similar vein, if you're fully roleplaying the presentations, it is recommended to limit the number of items presented to a select few (this is why only three items are featured in this chapter). Roleplaying every single item can drag out the event too much. Instead of roleplaying the rest, simply tell your players the items for auction and the Gold they would need to win the bid to simplify the process." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_Presentation.webp" + }, + "title": "Master Zakaro and his lovely assistants present the Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "page": 220, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} , through some undisclosed connections, has managed to secure a rare {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}. He is thrilled to be auctioning it, marking this the first time a grimfire weapon has ever been sold openly in the city of Al'Kirat.", + "The auction offers a {@item Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14}, and the rare opportunity for a private meeting with a veteran dwarvish gunslinger who will teach the winner the skills needed to handle and reload the firearm.", + "The statistics for {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} and {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14|Satchels of Grimpowder} can be found in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom14|2|Grimfire Weapons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Two-Barrelled Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "This special {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "The satchel contains one pound of highly flammable grimpowder. This represents 10 charges worth of grimpowder, with which to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Learning Proficiency", + "entries": [ + "The intricate process of shooting and reloading a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} can only be mastered by someone with a thorough understanding of the weapon. The winner of this auction will gain proficiency in grimfire weapons after they are trained by a dwarvish gunslinger (see '{@adventure Closing the Chapter|SandsOfDoom14|8|Closing the Chapter}' at the end of this chapter)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "One of {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro}'s assistants rolls out a cart carrying a small, polished mahogany chest, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} lifts to reveal the ornately crafted pistol. The firearm is a masterpiece of dwarven craftsmanship, made with unusual metals, and layered in brass tubing running through the weapon.", + "To add to the spectacle of the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} has instructed his assistants to appear terrified of the gun. He will play up the danger of the weapon by carefully avoiding contact with the powder, claiming that it could ignite at any moment and destroy the entire chamber\u2014not an unreasonable concern.", + "Throughout the show, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} explains the basic features of the weapon, such as its range, firepower, and the area of the explosive detonation produced by its shots. He concludes by revealing that the pistol was crafted in Karak'Drazh, one of the seven ancient dwarven cities of Drek'Alor, now tragically among those lost to the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding begins at 500 Gold Pieces, steadily climbing to 1,100 Gold Pieces before it settles. If the characters do not intervene, the auction is won by {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14}. The {@creature Lamia|MM} has tasked them with learning the secrets of grimfire weapons so she can pass the knowledge on to all {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}. Any bid placed by the characters above 1,100 Gold Pieces sparks a bidding war with the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, which the characters ultimately win with a bid of 1,500 Gold Pieces or higher.", + "Throughout the bidding process, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} make several silly mistakes, for which they receive warnings for. They frequently bid below the minimum threshold, accidentally smack nearby bidders with their flailing arms, and occasionally place bids without raising their hands.", + "If the characters bid 1,500 Gold Pieces or more, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, frustrated, shock everyone by suddenly raising their bid to an astounding 6,000 Gold Pieces. Regardless of whether they win the auction with this bid, 5 minutes after the bidding closes, Phebis emerges from his office (see area 4) to quietly inform {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} of an issue. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} then announces that {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} have been disqualified for making an illegal bid, as they were only authorized to bid up to a collective maximum of 5,000 Gold Pieces. Viewing this as cheating, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} nullifies the 6,000 gold bid and reinstates the bid prior to it as the winning one. Even though {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14} are banned from making any further bids, they are allowed to remain at the gala.", + "If the characters persuade {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} to bid on the weapon, the same events unfold, except the Dwarf wins the auction with a 2,000 Gold Piece bid after the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are disqualified." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 220, + "entries": [ + "The enchanted gala features many precious items, but none holds more value to the characters than the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} exhausted every resource at his disposal in his search for a way to unlock the magical properties within the blade, but to no avail. Though he rarely auctions nonfunctional magical items at his gala, the dagger's stunning craftsmanship and the mystery behind its dormant power were far too compelling to pass up. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} is certain that its mystery alone will stir considerable interest among the bidders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The dagger is presented by two graceful assistants who carry a small, glass-encased podium. As they gently remove the case, the dagger is left propped up on a simple stand.", + "During the presentation, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} highlights its design and craftmanship, hinting that it was likely once a tool of powerful religious leaders in Anubia. He spends a considerable amount off time focusing on the seal that blocks its magic, claming that such a powerful seal dedicated to the dagger could only mean its inherent magic must be as similarly potent, if not more, to warrant it. He notes that even the greatest minds of Al'Kirat have been unable to unleash its power, and asserts they all agreed that if it could be activated, this dagger could become one of the most powerful artifacts ever sold at auction (an exaggeration on his part).", + "{@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro}'s words are largely for show, designed to build an aura of mystery and excitement around the dagger, which succeeds, as many guests grow eager to own the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} and unlock its secrets for themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "Follow the information provided under '{@adventure Bidding Rivals|SandsOfDoom14|8|Bidding Rivals}' to bring the auction to life, as {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} fiercely compete for the prize. The gala initially erupts in chaos, with bids flying from every corner of the room. Eventually, the frenzy fades, leaving {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} locked in an intense bidding war. {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}'s companions beg him to back down, knowing no one has ever outbid the {@creature Efreeti|MM}. But the Dwarf's pride and stubbornness compel him to risk everything, until, at last, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} emerges the victor.", + "Without interference from the characters, the dagger is claimed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}, the ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}, for 12,000 Gold Pieces. The {@creature Efreeti|MM} knows he will likely face consequences for spending so much on the dagger, but he considers it more important to honor the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass} by remaining undefeated in a bidding war. If the characters manage to bankrupt {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir}, oust the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, and either prevent or convince {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} not to bid, the dagger will sell for a minimum of 4,500 Gold Pieces to a wealthy tiefling scholar named Belle Sivak, who works closely with {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} at the Museum of Anubian Studies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "page": 221, + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14}, who recognized her potential.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including {@item Plate Armor|PHB|Full Plate Armor}. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in {@language Orcish|PHB}.", + "{@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Presentation", + "entries": [ + "The curtains behind {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} rise, revealing {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} to the astonished crowd who gasp in surprise. {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} then instructs the hippopotamus to bow in {@language Orcish|PHB}, and when {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} responds flawlessly, the crowd burst in applause.", + "The presentation emphasizes {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi}'s combat abilities, her skill in understanding {@language Orcish|PHB}, and the fact that she is trained to travel across both the desert and the Wasteland. For the finale, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} demonstrates her incredible strength, while asserting that hippopotamuses boast the strongest bite of any natural beast. A stunning assistant arrives with a two-inch-thick plank of wood, which {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} offers to {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi}. With the command 'Krim' ({@language Orcish|PHB} for 'bite'), {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} crushes the plank with a single bite, splitting it cleanly in half to the cheers of the audience. {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} is commanded to bow one last time, to thunderous applause." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bids", + "entries": [ + "The bidding starts at 150 Gold Pieces, quickly climbing to 750 before it settles. Without further bids, {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} is won by {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom14}, a hyperactive young tiefling who manages several of the city's dinosaur pens. {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom14} had fallen in love with {@creature Babi, the Hippopotamus|SandsOfDoom14|Babi} during the hippopotamus's brief stay in one of her pens, and is also the one largely responsible for overfeeding her treats, causing the her to become overweight.", + "If the characters bid above 750 Gold Pieces, a bidding war erupts between {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom14} and them. The tiefling dashes across the theater to confront them face to face, berating them about their lack of knowledge regarding proper hippopotamus care and warning them that it's a lot of work\u2014a strategy intended to guilt them into dropping out.", + "The characters win the auction with a minimum bid of 900 Gold Pieces. If they win, {@creature Glenna|SandsOfDoom14} pouts in frustration and stomps back to her seat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 222 + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Grimfire_Pistol.webp" + }, + "title": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Inert_Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Inert Knife of Topaz" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Babi.webp" + }, + "title": "Babi, the hippopotamus" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Auctions", + "page": 222, + "entries": [ + "Beyond the unique auctions described prior, the Enchanted Gala is filled with equally wonderful and mysterious magical items. Some are well known across the land, while others are newly unearthed relics, their magic never seen before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items at Auction", + "entries": [ + "You don't need to run the rest of the auction in detail. Instead, use the Magic Item Auctions table presented in this section. Give your players the list of magical items from the table, along with a description of their abilities and the gold required to win them.", + "For each item they wish to bid on, allow one character to make a Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check to represent their skill in bidding. On a roll of 20 or higher, they win the item at a 20% discount. On a roll of 9 or lower, the price increases by 20%. If the price increases, the character must either pay the new price or lose the bid, forfeiting the item.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Magical Item Auctions Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|DMG}", + "300 gp", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|DMG}", + "1,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|DMG}", + "600 gp", + "{@item Immovable Rod|DMG}", + "1,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|DMG}", + "900 gp", + "{@item Dancing Sword|DMG}", + "3,000 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using your Own Items", + "entries": [ + "You can customize the list by adding your own magical items. Use {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14} as a guide to create an item, or select one from the Dungeon Master's Guide if you know it would interest one of your players. The {@adventure Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom14|14|Enchanted Items} section on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14} is also a great resource, as it provides items with pre-set prices that you can use as a basis for the auction.", + "If the Magic Item you plan to auction would also be available at the Grand Bazaar, consider pricing it lower here to encourage the characters to bid. If the price is the same as it would be at the Bazaar, they may see no reason to participate seeing as they could simply buy it later." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter8/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Fully powered Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Delivery of Goods", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "The winners of the auctions are met by {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} at the end of the gala. One by one, he personally delivers their prize with a heartfelt congratulations. Or, if they require their prizes delivered, he makes the arrangements then.", + "Payment for bids are made upon delivery of the prizes. Since the wealthy patrons of the gala rarely carry enough physical currency on them, most schedule the delivery of their prizes to their residences and pay at that time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Guarded Caravan", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, they may still have an opportunity to steal it from the guarded caravan set to deliver it to the winner.", + "The caravan consists of a large, covered wagon drawn by two camels. Inside, the dagger is placed within a steel chest, locked tight and buried among various crates. Picking the lock requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}.", + "Guarding the caravan are three {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans}, two {@creature Mage|MM|Mages}, and a {@creature Gladiator|MM}. The {@creature Veteran|MM|Veterans} sit at the front, holding the camels' reins, while the others walk alongside the wagon. The {@creature Gladiator|MM} is {@creature Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom14}, a gruff and tall tiefling, who holds the key to the chest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "Depending on the characters' actions during this chapter, the following events can transpire by the end of the gala.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "If the characters handle themselves well, {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14} becomes utterly captivated by them. His eccentric nature gravitates toward the most flamboyant and outspoken member of the group, showering them with invitations for drinks, friendly meetups, and exclusive discounts on magical items across the city. That character automatically receives a {@b 20% discount} on all magical items purchased at the Grand Bazaar (including {@adventure Magic Items|SandsOfDoom14|14|Magic Items} found on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}).", + "Conversely, if the characters are caught committing crimes at the gala, he blacklists them from purchasing magical items from vendors under his influence. Magic items purchased at the Grand Bazaar are {@b 20% more expensive} for those characters. If they approach {@creature Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14|Zakaro} to apologize and either return what they stole or compensate him in some way, he will forgive them and remove them from his blacklist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall.", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} is devastated if he loses the bid on the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, seeing it as his only chance to restore his family's honor. If the characters win the dagger, he approaches them a day later, begging them to sell it to him for 10,000 Gold Pieces. Depending on how things played out, he may or may not have the money to pay for the dagger. If he lacks the funds, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} is even willing to sell his ship to gather the money. If the characters explain they need the relic for the war, {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} offers to purchase it from them once the conflict is over." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Steve and Marie", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "If the characters have not formed an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, and the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} fail to win the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are distraught. For {@dice 1d4} days, they stalk the party, waiting for an opportunity to slip into their quarters at night and steal the relic. If they fail or are caught, they fight to the death. However, if the {@creature Lamia|MM} is dead, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} give up entirely, as they no longer have anything to fear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom14}, a veteran dwarven gunslinger from Drek'Alor. {@creature Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom14|Kurgan} is a grim, black-haired Dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni.", + "The meeting is held a few days after the gala at a secluded location atop the city walls. The training lasts 8 hours, primarily focusing on reloading the firearm. By the end, the character gains proficiency with grimfire weapons.", + "While only one character can initially receive this training, that character can later teach the techniques to the rest of the party. Teaching another creature to use the {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} requires a total 24 hours of practice, which can be completed over multiple sessions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring the Knife of Topaz", + "page": 223, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} foresaw that the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14} would find its way to Al'Kirat, but if it fell into the hands of greedy adventurers, it would inevitably be sold to {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014who would have used it against the party in the Siege of Al'Kirat. To prevent this, she commanded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} years ago to neutralize the artifact with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, yet ensured it remained with the goblins so fate would still guide it to the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow either of these two Paths of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} seeks them out after they win the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. He reveals why the dagger was sealed and, satisfied they have control over it, returns its stolen divine essence with his {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} (see the spear's entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow this Path of Fate, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} has been instructed by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} to not assist them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, however, has studied Anubian history and recognizes the signs of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} at work, and asserts that only the spear itself can return the dagger its stolen power. In this case, if they wish to restore the {@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}, the party will have to seek out {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} at the Temple of Time, or defeat him at the Lunar Shrine during the {@adventure Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Erudition]} encounter in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}. If {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is defeated and spared, he begrudgingly agrees to break the seal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 9: Sunken City of Anan'Thul", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "For years, the city of Anan'Thul remained a phantom in the shadows, eluding the grasp of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame. Their only clue to its existence lay in ancient murals, which depicted a walled city hidden among the hills. According to the sparse records preserved at the Museum of Anubian Studies, Anan'Thul was once a thriving hub of craftsmanship and so-called 'miracles.' Curators speculated that these wonders were the legendary magical artifacts for which the Anubian Empire was famed. But beneath the layers of myth and legend, a far more intriguing truth was buried: Anan'Thul was venerated by the Anubians as the birthplace of sentient golems, living constructs imbued with intelligence and purpose.", + "Shielded by towering walls and nestled within the embrace of encircling hills, the city of Anan'Thul weathered the Cataclysm. As centuries bled into millennia, relentless sandstorms swept across the land, gradually consuming the remnants of the city's former splendor, burying it beneath layers of time and neglect. Hidden deep within these suffocating mounds of sand and stone lies the crushed body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}, the once-mighty High Priest who ruled over this forsaken city. Clutched in his shattered grip is the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, a relic of unimaginable power, infused with the essence of creation itself.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has entrusted Clan Bloodpaw, an elite force of hardened soldiers, with a mission of utmost importance: to venture into the ruins of Anan'Thul, uncover the fate of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}, and retrieve the fabled {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. The clan divided into numerous warbands and fanned out across the ancient city, scouting the region and establishing outposts at key locations. One of the warbands, led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}, has found {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s palace amidst the ruins and has commenced the lengthy process of excavating it. The excavation is expected to take weeks, but its success could endow the Anubian army with a potent weapon to use against Al'Kirat.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 224, + "entries": [ + "This chapter features several Anubians for the characters to interact with. Before running this chapter, be sure to read {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}, which provides important background information on these gnolls and how to roleplay them. Statistics for all Anubian soldiers found in this chapter can also be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} enabled {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} to create sentient golems by transplanting living souls into the constructs. Some of these golems appear throughout the chapter. Refer to the '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14|14|Hand of Brass}' entry in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14} for a detailed description of the relic's abilities and limitations.", + "The timing of the characters' arrival in the city is important. Clan Bloodpaw is currently excavating Hakkari's Temple, a large ziggurat that has suffered multiple collapses over the past two thousand years. The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} lies buried beneath this mountain of debris, which the clan is painstakingly removing. As a result, the characters will be unable to acquire the powerful artifact until the excavation is completed. Arriving too early may require the party to wait for the excavation to finish, while arriving too late could mean the gnolls have already unearthed and claimed the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} for themselves. For information on how the excavation advances over time, and how that may affect the characters, see the '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SandsOfDoom14|9|Excavation Timeline}' section further ahead.", + "The characters will have several options for claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. They can collaborate with Clan Bloodpaw and betray them at the last moment, ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari} who stands against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, or wait in the shadows until the relic is uncovered, then challenge {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and steal it from right under their noses. There are multiple ways to approach this chapter, so it's advisable to read it in full before running it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "This chapter is tailored for four characters of 5th or 6th level. However, tools are provided in most encounters to increase the difficulty to account for five or more characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, characters will gain a level by either claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} or by forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Gaining entrance into {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s war camp: {@b 300 XP}", + "Restoring and freeing {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 300 XP}", + "Claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} or forming an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}: {@b 2,000 XP}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Region_Map.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Excavation Timeline", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "The condition of Hakkari's Temple depends on when the characters arrive in the city. They may encounter the gnolls in the midst of the excavation, find the excavation completed, or discover that the task hasn't even been started, all depending on their timing.", + "To determine the progress of the excavation, use one of the two following metrics: '{@table Days Tracked|SandsOfDoom14}' if tracking the individual days of the adventure, or '{@table Milestone|SandsOfDoom14}' if using characters' levels to determine the progress that transpires in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Days Tracked", + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Milestone", + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the City", + "page": 225, + "entries": [ + "Characters learn of Anan'Thul's existence through {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, who guides them to find it. Otherwise, they can find information regarding the city within the Museum of Anubian Studies in Al'Kirat. The archeologists there know of its possible location, but had deemed it too dangerous to explore. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} , in particular, has always been fascinated by the city and is willing to assist in the research.", + "No matter how the characters discover Anan'Thul's location, they only know the general area, not the exact spot where the center of the city is found. Do not show the location of the city on the world map. Instead, let the characters travel and search the area, hexagon by hexagon. Only when they are one hexagon away from the city should you reveal its location to the players.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Section of a Large Metropolis", + "entries": [ + "At its peak, Anan'Thul was home to hundreds of thousands of gnolls, and the city stretched across several miles. Fully exploring its ruins would take the characters weeks, if not longer. This chapter nArrows the focus to a single section of the city, where Hakkari's Temple is located and Clan Bloodpaw works to unearth the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The parts of Anan'Thul not explored in this chapter lie beyond the scope of this adventure. These regions are completely under the control of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} and its skeletal minions. While Clan Bloodpaw fights to reclaim these areas, they have struggled to gain any significant ground against the undead forces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting up the City", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach Anan'Thul, it's important to begin setting the tone for the city.", + "Before reaching area 1 to begin their exploration, the characters must first pass through outlying towns, military fortifications, and sections of the city itself; all ancient, destroyed, and half-sunken in the sand. As the GM, your role is to describe how they navigate these ruins, ideally in a way that conveys how vast this city must have once been. Encourage roleplaying as the characters climb towering walls, discover ancient scouting towers, traverse massive aqueducts as one would traverse bridges, and take shelter within grand dilapidated temples." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "page": 226, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + "The Anubians expanded their empire through the conquest of various civilizations, making them used to working with their 'lessers.' They are also practiced in dealing with deserters from rival kingdoms who join their cause only after witnessing the Empire's strength. This is why it is not odd that Clan Bloodpaw is open to working with the characters, be they tieflings or humans, provided they mind their tongues.", + "Depending on the actions characters have taken before they arrive in Anan'Thul, they may not yet be recognized as enemies by all of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s army. If this is the case, the characters may be able to interact with the Anubians, join them in their camp, and even undertake quests for the gnolls while there. All {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics} can cast the {@spell Tongues|PHB} spell, allowing them to communicate with other species.", + "Gnolls do not trade in gold but in Platinum Pieces, the currency of their empire. Characters who have collected these Platinum Pieces can spend them at the gnoll encampment to purchase supplies, amber, or even magical items.", + "The Anubians are aware that during their long hiatus, many have breached their tombs and stolen their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, an act they consider heretical and punishable by death. To enter the Bloodpaw encampment and interact peacefully with the gnolls, characters must hide any relics they carry. If caught with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, all Anubians will turn hostile, aiming to kill the characters to reclaim the relic.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do the gnolls know?", + "entries": [ + "If players choose to engage in conversation with a friendly gnoll, or interrogate one as a captured enemy, the following information can be shared with the players:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "This is the city of Anan'Thul, home to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}. He wielded a powerful relic known as the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, a gift from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} on behalf of the Aru.", + "The {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is known for its ability to grant life to objects. It was this relic that enabled the Anubian Empire to create powerful golems.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has dispatched the Bloodpaw Clan to the ruins of the city to find {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} and the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, so as to create powerful golems once more. Over 300 soldiers are spread out across the vast city for miles around, but only one warband\u2014consisting of 40 soldiers and 30 laborers\u2014is currently near Hakkari's Temple. Their task is to excavate the ziggurat.", + "Hakkari's Temple, the ziggurat in the area, has suffered extensive interior collapse. The ongoing effort to clear the debris and reach the High Priest's tomb is expected to be completed soon (gnolls in Anan'Thul know exactly how long it will take to finish the excavation).", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} leads Clan Bloodpaw and has been chosen by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} as a potential successor to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} as a High Priest, if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s body is never found.", + "Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is found, whoever wields it\u2014 whether {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} or {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}\u2014must meet with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} at Kunaten Keep. Afterward, the rest of Clan Bloodpaw will begin preparations to rebuild the city and salvage anything of value within.", + "The city is overrun with the skeletons of Anubians who were improperly entombed or deprived of the holy bindings needed to withstand the Cataclysm. Their aggressive presence in the streets has impeded the exploration of the city.", + "Like all major Anubian cities, Anan'Thul constructed vast underground tunnels and chambers to serve as refuge during the Cataclysm. Normally, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} would have awakened all who were entombed under the city, but an undeath epidemic has spread deep through the tunnels. Since {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} must now bring them back one by one, it could take years to save them all.", + "Two creatures have been troublesome for Clan Bloodpaw. The first is a {@creature Roper|MM} that swims through the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, snatching and dragging its victims beneath the sand. The other is a large mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} that prowls the city at night. Its name comes from the fact that no one has survived a single strike from its powerful sting." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Trading with Clan Bloodpaw", + "entries": [ + "Characters have the opportunity to trade with Clan Bloodpaw, exchanging Platinum Pieces they've gathered for items or supplies.", + "Clan Bloodpaw is also open to selling any {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Healing Potions} or {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scrolls} they have to the characters in exchange for Platinum Pieces. At your discretion, you might even allow them to purchase magical items, using the guidelines provided in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}, giving the party the chance to fully benefit from the Platinum Pieces they've collected.", + "Since opportunities to spend Platinum Pieces are rare, encourage characters to use them while they still can." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "page": 227, + "entries": [ + "In ancient Anan'Thul, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} wielded the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} to enact a punishment so cruel it was whispered of in fear. With the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, he transplanted the souls of living beings into cold, unfeeling constructs, condemning them to an eternity of servitude, forever barred from joining the Aru in the afterlife. Only the most heinous criminals faced this grim fate, doomed to serve as slaves in their metallic forms.", + "These constructs were animated by divine energy stored within chunks of amber (see '{@adventure Heka|SandsOfDoom14|1|Heka}'), which functioned as their lifeblood. The amber, embedded throughout their frames, powered their every movement. As creations of a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, these constructs were resilient enough to withstand the Cataclysm that ravaged the Empire. For centuries, they have wandered the sunken city, waiting in terror for the moment their master will awaken and command them once more.", + "The soul trapped within a construct remains fully conscious and aware, its voice given form by the magic coursing through its metallic frame. These creatures retain their agency, able to act according to their own will\u2014so long as it doesn't conflict with the direct commands of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}' wielder (see 'Relic Control' below). The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul are gnoll criminals, souls condemned to this eternal prison; they harbor no love for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} or the city they are forced to serve. Yet, they are bound by his final command: to guard the city against the Darakni. Only a new directive from the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} can release them from their posts, allowing them to finally leave the sunken city and seek freedom from their cursed existence.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|MM}, with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} typically carries neither weapons nor shields, unless otherwise noted.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} lack a Flying Speed. Instead, they have a Climbing Speed of 30 feet, due to their sharp claws which they use to climb.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} can attack using their claws, which have a +6 to hit and deal {@damage 2d4 + 4} Slashing damage on a hit. A {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} can attack twice with its claws as part of its Attack action. These claws count as adamantine for the purposes of bypassing resistances.", + "Instead of the Spell Immunity feature, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} are Immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} can be affected by all spells and effects that originate from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, even if they would normally be Immune to those effects. Additionally, {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} automatically fail any Saving Throw against any spell or effect originating from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Energy Source", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} require chunks of amber to fuel their movements. A fully powered construct contains 300 Gold Pieces worth of amber in its frame. The sentinel can function with at least half this amount but cannot speak unless fully powered. If a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} has less than half of its required amber, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated|PHB}. If it has no amber on its frame, it falls {@condition Unconscious|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Repair", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} cannot recover lost Hit Points on their own. If a creature attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} dedicates an hour during a Long Rest to channel the relic's magic into the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14}, the sentinel will regain all of its lost Hit Points by the end of the rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destruction", + "entries": [ + "When a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it perishes in a blinding flash of light that deals {@damage 8d8} Radiant damage to creatures within 10 feet of it. An affected creature can make a {@dc 15} Constitution save to halve the damage. As part of the explosion, all the amber that fueled the construct is destroyed, and the soul that inhabited it is consigned to oblivion, permanently destroyed.", + "If the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is destroyed, all living {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} cease to function, and their souls are released to the afterlife." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Relic Control", + "entries": [ + "Whoever is attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} has a strong measure of control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels}. These sentinels are permanently {@condition Charmed|PHB} by the wielder of the relic and compelled to obey and protect them. Though not under direct control, they are bound to accept and follow the wielder's requests to the best of their abilities." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Sentinel" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hazards of the City", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "Peril lurks within the sunken city. The following are three dangerous hazards the party will have to watch out for.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rustbone Skeletons", + "entries": [ + "The city of Anan'Thul teems with {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons}, animated by the enigmatic {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}. Marked by a distinct crimson hue, these {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons} exhibit enhanced strength beyond that of ordinary {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons}. They attack from stealth from unexpected places: bursting through windows, jumping down from ceilings, or rising out of the very sand. These undead consist mainly of gnolls who once inhabited the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} in Anan'Thul use the statistics of {@creature Skeleton|MM|Skeletons} with a few changes. They are CR 1, have 45 Hit Points, have a +6 bonus to their attack rolls, and can make two attacks as part of their Attack action." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map. This district is filled with patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, marked in red lines on the map. See '{@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}' for their effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fail Forward", + "entries": [ + "If a character fully sinks down a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, but you are not ready to end their life just yet, you have the option to let them sink straight into the catacombs below Anan'Thul. Locations like area 35b and area 48 can be made to connect to the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} above." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roper in the Sand", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Roper|MM} that has resided in this city for decades has developed the habit of burying itself deep in the sand before consuming its prey. As it feeds on victims underground, their blood seeps into the cursed sand, purifying it and generating water. This underground water mixes with the sand above, forming patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} throughout the city. These patches are further interconnected by tunnels made by the roper, facilitating its movement from one area to another.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Swim", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|MM} has a burrow speed of 10 feet and does not need to breathe. While in contact with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Roper|MM} can precisely locate any other creature touching the same or a different patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} within Anan'Thul. The {@creature Roper|MM} is quick to notice when something disturbs any patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} in the city, prompting it to glide through the tunnels to reach the site of the disturbance, which takes it 10 minutes to do so. Once there, it either attacks those it sees or lies in wait for their return." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, increase the {@creature Roper|MM}'s Hit Points by 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Roper|MM} drags creatures into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, where it devours them. If allowed to do so, it will continuously attack the party over and over again throughout their stay in Anan'Thul, always retreating when reduced to 40 Hit Points or less.", + "Characters must have a Passive Perception of 15 or higher to detect the {@creature Roper|MM} if it lurks by a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character who succeeds on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check can carve into the {@creature Roper|MM}'s gullet and extract 4 chunks of amber, each valued at 50 Gold Pieces, and one {@item Diamond|DMG} worth 300 Gold Pieces. On a failure, they rupture sacks filled with potent gastric acid; the character must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution Saving Throw or suffer 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Acid damage, or half as much damage on a success. The {@item Diamond|DMG} and half the amber are destroyed by the acid." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Locations in the City", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "See the 'Sunken City of Anan'Thul' map below for a view of the district where Clan Bloodpaw has begun their excavation of Hakkari's Temple. The map is marked and referenced by the descriptions found on this section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple Walls", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + "It is assumed that the characters travel through several ruined neighborhoods before reaching this adventuring location. As they arrive, they will notice one of the city's grand walls, confirming that they are on the right path. Here, a broken section of the wall provides an entry point into the district.", + "When you are ready to begin, read this out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "After traveling through countless ruins, you spot a grand wall with a closed gate blocking your path. Atop the wall stand two beautiful statues of sphinxes, and beyond them, a large ziggurat rises in the distance. To the left of the gate, about 120 feet away, there is a gaping hole in the wall." + ] + }, + "When the characters peer through the hole in the wall, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Through the opening, you see a small treeline, suggesting the presence of water nearby. Among the trees, you notice decayed structures, possibly old houses reduced to ruins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c91" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Sunken_City_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Sunken City of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c91" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Breached Entrance", + "page": 228, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A small lake bordered by several more trees is visible far to the north. A clearing to the east leads deeper into the city." + ] + }, + "The broken section of the wall allows the characters to enter the western edge of a district, where most of the buildings have sunk into the sand. The ruins of crumbled residences are scattered across the small dune, while lush trees have taken root in the area. These trees create a natural screen, making it difficult to see to the east where a pack of Anubians keeps watch (see {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom14|9|4. Guarded Bridge}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "The entrance just past the breach leads straight into a patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, marked in red on the map. If characters fall into it, they draw the attention of a {@creature Roper|MM}, as explained in the 'Roper in the Sand' section found earlier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters engage in a noisy battle with the {@creature Roper|MM} in this area, the Anubians guarding the bridge in area 4 will move towards the noise to investigate. The gnolls position themselves at a distance, taking cover behind rubble, while the two rogues in the group stealthily move closer to the source of the noise. Characters with a Passive Perception of 16 or higher can spot the rogues skulking behind the trees.", + "The rogues aim to assess the characters before deciding whether to parley or attack. See {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom14|9|4. Guarded Bridge} for information on how to roleplay these guards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Buried Homes", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "All the buildings in the area are either destroyed or completely submerged in sand." + ] + }, + "Everything of value has either been destroyed or buried deep in the sand. Nothing of worth remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Oasis", + "page": 229, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A crystal clear pond lies hidden amidst the ruins. Within the pond, there is a small island holding a tall monument bearing inscriptions in ancient Anubian. Two enormous crocodiles appear to have taken the isolated Oasis as their home. One lays calmly upon the island basking in the sun while the other travels around the bottom of the pond." + ] + }, + "Clan Bloodpaw stumbled upon this natural Oasis during their initial exploration of the city, but found no further need for it after acquiring all the water they required. Their unique pseudo-undead condition exempts them from needing its purifying essence for their rest.", + "This Oasis offers characters a place to take a Long Rest if needed, provided they first find a way to deal with the crocodiles.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Snappy Crocodiles", + "entries": [ + "Normally very aggressive, the two {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Giant Crocodiles} have grown lazy from feasting on the abundant fish that surge up from the underground aquifer and have lost their desire to hunt. After some time, the characters see one of the {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Crocodiles} emerge from the water, attempting to coax its partner into mating by affectionately rubbing its face against the other. However, the offer is rejected, and the disappointed {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Crocodile} swims back underwater and groans in frustration.", + "The sunbathing {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Crocodile} (the male) has become exceedingly fat, so much so that its mobility is compromised, and has started to show signs of illness. If threatened or approached, its reaction is limited to a steady stare and a pathetic growl, unable to produce much else in its current state. The {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Crocodile} only attacks if it suffers more than 10 points of damage from a hostile creature.", + "The underwater {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM|Crocodile} (the female) shows signs of aggression and frustration because she is ready to lay eggs, yet her mate's overindulgence has left him unfit for mating. She readily lashes out if she feels threatened, is harmed, or notices any creatures invading her watery domain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Crocodile", + "entries": [ + "Characters can deduce that the male crocodile is ill with a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check. The beast can then be treated with a {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell or a successful {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Medicine}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check, requiring 1 hour of work to help it regurgitate the excess food it has recently consumed.", + "Once cured, the crocodile becomes receptive to his mate's advances. The pair then moves northward to reproduce, allowing the characters free reign over the Oasis." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The hide of a {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM} is valuable. Each crocodile can be skinned with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The hide is worth 200 Gold Pieces on a success, or half as much on a failure." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3A. Obelisk", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis houses an {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}. Characters can offer amber to it in exchange for blessings. For further details on these obelisks, refer to '{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Guarded Bridge", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Past the treeline, a broad bridge emerges from the depths of the sand, climbing up and leading directly into the city." + ] + }, + "If the gnolls by the bridge haven't left their post, add the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nested between crumbling walls is a flickering campfire, where a pack of gnolls bearing soldier uniforms eagerly grill birds on skewers for a meal." + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has ordered a pack of gnolls to secure this entrance against either intruders or {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Scouts on the Bridge", + "entries": [ + "The pack includes the following Anubians: a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14|Sergeant}, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Rogues}, and a {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Cleric}. They notice any creature that moves beyond the trees surrounding area 1, unless the creature succeeds on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + "The gnolls stop any creature they spot. They are willing to converse with the characters as long as they don't see any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} in their possession, though they are cautious and reluctant to reveal too much about the activities of their clan in the area. With a {@dc 15} ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, the gnolls can be convinced to lead the characters to their camp to speak with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}. This check is made with Advantage if the characters offer their services as adventurers or mercenaries.", + "The gnolls are aware of the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} nearby and avoid falling into them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Trade any one gnoll for an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14} for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "Each gnoll carries {@dice 1d4} Platinum Pieces. The {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14|Sergeant} carries a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG} and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Silence|PHB} (written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}). The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Cleric} carries a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces which it uses as a focus for its spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Broken Bridge", + "page": 230, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you climb the bridge, you rise higher and higher until you surpass the height of the walls, unveiling a vast stretch of the ruined city beyond in the north. Hundreds of crumbling buildings extend as far as the eye can see. Dominating the view is a large ziggurat at the heart of the district.", + "Surrounding this ziggurat are dozens of tents, housing nearly a hundred gnolls who move about the encampment. It appears like a grand excavation is taking place. Workers enter the ziggurat with pickaxes and exit with baskets full of rocks and debris, which they dump onto a spoil heap nearby. Dozens of gnoll warriors patrol the encampment." + ] + }, + "The characters can see much of the city from this elevated position, including Clan Bloodpaw's encampment in area 32. The artwork for this chapter's {@adventure introduction|SandsOfDoom14|9}, shows the perspective one would have from the top of this bridge. If possible, share this image with your players now, so they can visualize what their characters are seeing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rotten Planks", + "entries": [ + "A large section of the bridge has collapsed in the center, creating a 20-foot gap. The Anubians found in area 4 have fashioned a makeshift bridge using rotting planks and ropes to connect the two edges. These planks can support up to 200 pounds of weight\u2014enough for one Medium-sized creature or two Small-sized creatures. If this weight limit is exceeded, the planks will break, sending any creatures on them tumbling 20 feet down to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "The bridge has two statues depicting sphinxes, each of which stand on either side of the bridge's collapsed center. Once magnificent creations of polished brass\u2014which could be awakened as powerful {@creature Iron Golem|MM|Iron Golems} by the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} in times of need\u2014the statues are now so heavily eroded that simple repair is no longer possible and are no longer functional." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surveying the Area", + "entries": [ + "While the characters stand at this vantage point, they can observe the excavation and the rest of the city to gather valuable information they can use to their advantage. Have the characters make a skill check of their choice and refer to the skill entries referenced below to see what they discover. Characters may attempt as many skill checks as they like, but no individual skill can be attempted more than once. All skill checks have a {@dc 15}.", + "When describing the city as the characters survey the area, consider reading the read-out-loud text describing the encampment (Area 32) and the ziggurat (Area 34) to the players.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Acrobatics|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "The {@i ziggurat} could be climbed. You spot cracks in the walls large enough to allow one to enter the building, away from the eyes of the gnolls. (See {@adventure Through the Cracks|SandsOfDoom14|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Animal Handling|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "There are no {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas} in the Anubian encampment. There is a large number of birds in this area of the city. You recognize one of the tall towers nearby as an ancient aviary. (See {@adventure Aviary Tower|SandsOfDoom14|9|13. Aviary Tower})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Arcana|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "All gnoll spellcasters that you can see carry chunks of amber, which hum with energy as they cast spells. These are likely their spell foci. You surmise they would not be able to cast spells without them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Athletics|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "By observing the rhythm of the excavation, you can roughly estimate how much longer the excavation will take to complete. (Tell the character the number of days remaining until the excavation is finished)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Deception|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You realize the gnoll soldiers largely ignore the laborers, who move through the camp unnoticed and unbothered as they go about their work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill History|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "This area appears to have been a population center for the city of Anan'Thul. You surmise that the nearby ziggurat was once the bastion from which the city's High Priest ruled the region. It's likely that whoever that High Priest was, they were entombed there along with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} they wielded." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Insight|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice the gnolls defer to a heavily armored soldier, likely their leader, who frequently enters and exits a particularly large tent. You suspect that tent is where this leader rests or keeps its valuables. (See {@adventure Yz's Tent|SandsOfDoom14|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Intimidation|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident that the gnoll warriors in the encampment are seasoned veterans. They will not be easily intimidated and would likely not flee from a threat. A direct confrontation with the whole of the encampment would be suicidal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Investigation|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "Judging by the size of the tents and the available space, you estimate the encampment can accommodate about 80 gnolls. You count that at least half of them are soldiers. The open areas within the camp suggest they have intentionally left room for more tents, indicating they expect reinforcements at some point in the near future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Medicine|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You observe that the gnolls have chosen to camp not upon an Oasis, yet they appear unbothered by this. Even in their undead state, however, you can tell they appear to still require food, water, and sleep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Nature|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice several areas deeper in the city that likely contain patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}. You are confident you could identify and navigate around them next you encounter them. (The character knows the exact locations of all the patches of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} in the city and how to circumvent them)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Perception|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You notice that a small group of gnolls, about four or five in number, is separated from the encampment. They have just concluded a battle against red tinted skeletons in the north east and entered a dilapidated building in the area. (See {@adventure Anubian Temple|SandsOfDoom14|9|25. Anubian Temple})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Performance|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls appear to use cackles and yips to communicate, which can be heard through great distances. You are certain that the screech of a gnoll made anywhere in this region of the city could be heard by those in the encampment, and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Persuasion|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You believe you could persuade the gnolls to allow you into their camp by offering your services as a mercenary. However, you don't think you could convince them to spare you if they see you carrying a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Religion|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You recognize the meaning behind the large carvings etched all over the walls of the ziggurat, which depict themes of governance and rituals tied to souls in the afterlife. The symbolism suggests that the ziggurat houses an artifact shaped like a hand, one with control over souls." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Sleight of Hand|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You spot soldiers standing guard over a tent. Occasionally, other gnolls bring them boxes with treasure, which the soldiers place inside of the tent. This is likely where the camp stores the treasure uncovered in the excavation. (See {@adventure Treasure Tent|SandsOfDoom14|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Stealth|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "You are confident the gnolls are too preoccupied with their excavation to notice adventurers moving stealthily around the dwellings of the area. Exploring the city should be safe, provided you don't walk right into their encampment." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@skill Survival|PHB}", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls seem well-supplied with rations, though you notice they take particular enjoyment in hunting and eating the local birds. More interestingly, you observe a group of gnolls bickering over jars of yellow, syrupy liquid, which you identify as honey. Their snarling and wagering over the jars suggest that honey is a prized commodity among them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Old Armory", + "page": 231, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into an ancient armory, thoroughly ransacked. Empty weapon racks, opened crates, and broken weapons litter the floor." + ] + }, + "When the Anubians arrived, they ransacked the armory, leaving only a few broken weapons behind. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "7. Large House", + "page": 231, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The weak floor creaks heavily and the stale stench of death hangs in the air. Everywhere you look, there is ruin and decay: tables splintered and broken, kitchen ornaments rusted, and cloth torn and soiled. In the corner, a small bed holds two gnoll skeletons, embracing one another." + ] + }, + "When the Cataclysm neared, many Anubians were forced to lock themselves inside their homes, praying and awaiting their inevitable demise. The occupants of this house were among those who met this end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the room can uncover a total of 8 Platinum Pieces scattered about the home." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "The Fall of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "News of the Cataclysm hit Anan'Thul without warning, plunging the city into chaos. Disrupted supply lines left the priests scrambling to gather the essential components for the holy rituals they needed to prepare, and the crisis gave them no time to construct enough burial chambers for the city's vast population. Out of desperation, the priests of Anan'Thul were forced to select only a small portion of the populace to save, sealing the catacombs and condemning the rest of the inhabitants to their inevitable fate.", + "As the ziggurat remained shut, chaos and mayhem engulfed the city in the final weeks before the end. Stores were looted, houses burned, and countless lives were lost as anarchy reigned in the streets. Some organized groups sought refuge in the sturdiest buildings they could find, while others hoarded chunks of amber, praying to them desperately for salvation. Many more begged and clawed at the doors to the great temple. In the end, all but those entombed beneath the city lost their chance to live in the wake of the rapture." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "8. Art Gallery", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Old paintings line the walls, with several more soiled and torn on the floor. Some paintings rest on podiums inscribed with Anubian script, indicating they once provided information about the artworks. Unfortunately, time has not been kind, rendering most of the script unintelligible." + ] + }, + "The paintings here depict various locations or events that transpired within the city. While most of the works are too damaged to be interpreted, a few were magically preserved and have withstood the test of time. Examples include:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A depiction of an open courtyard featuring a large tree where a gnoll sits, enjoying honey straight from the jar. Title: '{@i Nectar of Life}'.", + "An untitled painting of the bridge rising above the ziggurat's front gates, viewed from the perspective of someone about to enter the district. The sun rises behind the great ziggurat, resting perfectly between the two statues on the bridge. The script on the podium has faded beyond legibility.", + "An untitled regal painting depicting an elderly gnoll kneeling before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, who appears to be honoring the gnoll as part of a ceremony. The Pharaoh holds a metallic gauntlet bathed in radiant light, seemingly offering it to the kneeling gnoll. The script on the podium has deteriorated, rendering it unreadable.", + "A painted scene illustrating a bloody war between gnolls and demons. Stylized fire and blood frame the corners of the piece. At the center of the battle, humanoids with animal features bathed in white light descend from the heavens. Title: '{@i Death of the Old Kingdom}'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Museum of Anubian Studies would pay handsomely for the safe recovery of several of these paintings. Characters who search the gallery and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, can find a total of ten paintings intact enough to be worth salvaging. Each of these paintings can be sold to the college for 200 Gold Pieces. On a failure, the characters only find four.", + "These paintings can be delicately removed from their frames and stored in a bag with a successful {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check. Each painting requires its own check, and failure results in the painting being ruined." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9. Hollowed Residence", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The foul odor of death fills the dwelling. Parts of the floor have caved in, forming shadowy pits that create eerie gaps across the chamber." + ] + }, + "The ancient dwelling is a decaying ruin of rotten wood, cracked stone, and scattered debris. Several sections of the floor are punctuated with dark holes. Characters who peer into these holes will notice that the floor is mostly hollow beneath, leading to a deep drop into darkness. Eerie, echoing wails and a foul stench rise from below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sudden Collapse", + "entries": [ + "The floor is dangerously unstable, and the first character to walk through its center must make a {@dc 10} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a failure, they fall as the floor gives way, dropping 30 feet down into the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, landing in area 35a. The floor collapses in this manner only once. The hole left behind is 10-feet wide." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "The Catacombs of Anan'Thul are located 30 feet beneath this dwelling. The holes in the floor are large enough to accommodate Medium-sized creatures. Characters can attempt to descend safely by making a {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics} or {@skill Acrobatics}) check; falling down on a failure. Those who manage to lower themselves safely will arrive at {@adventure area 35a|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Hall of the Dead}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "9A. Ruined Bedroom", + "entries": [ + "Like the rest of the residence, this ancient bedroom is beyond salvage, ruined and decayed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Skeleton|MM} in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces. If the amber is removed from its claws, the {@creature Skeleton|MM} awakens with a heart-wrenching screech, only to fall lifelessly back down moments later." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "10. Barracks", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Several beds are stacked on top of each other, filling the room. The sheets are decayed and soiled, stained with a coppery residue. Discarded bandages, some with small chunks of flesh attached, are scattered throughout the chamber. No corpses or skeletons are visible." + ] + }, + "These bunk beds once held the remains of mummified soldiers, but they have since been dragged away by {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons}. All the weapons and armor that the soldiers kept in this room have been taken by the same skeletal soldiers. There is nothing of value left." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "11. Impromptu Jail", + "page": 232, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand has seeped deep into this chamber from a large hole in the wall. Two iron cages line the western wall. Inside one, the skeletal remains of a gnoll twitch and move, its bones stained with crimson rust and its eyes red pinpricks of light. As it senses your presence, the undead gnoll lashes out futilely from its prison. The creature is clearly mindless and dangerously feral." + ] + }, + "As Anubians sought refuge from the Cataclysm, thievery and murder became rampant in the city. The city's cells quickly filled with miscreants, and when there was no more room, they were caged and left wherever they could fit.", + "The skeleton in the cell is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14}, which attempts to swipe with its claws at any creature that gets close to its cell. The cell can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or broken with a {@dc 20} Strength check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "12. Brass Sentinel", + "page": 233, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A 7-foot tall brass construct sits alone, chained to the wall in a dark corner. Its frame is rusted and eroded, with one arm having fallen off seemingly due to the decay. Golden etchings adorn its chest and face, interspersed with yellow jewels that emit a faint magical glow. When the jewels pulsates with energy, the etchings carry the energy to other parts of the body, which then resonate with yellow light." + ] + }, + "The chained construct is a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SandsOfDoom14|9|Brass Sentinels}) with 20 Hit Points left. It cannot speak as it lacks the required amber to do so. If the characters approach it, read the following out loud as they are ambushed by skeletons:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The construct's jackal-shaped head slowly lifts to meet your gaze, its neck stuttering with heavy damage and rust. Suddenly, the clanking sound of movement stirs you, and you notice red stained skeletons moving across the street in the distance, aggressively heading towards you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Rustbone Ambush", + "entries": [ + "As the characters approach, six {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} (see {@adventure Rustbone Skeletons|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hazards of the City}) emerge to attack them\u2014some dropping from the ceilings of buildings and others clawing free from the sand. The sentinel is helpless to assist in its condition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Rustbone_Skeleton.webp" + }, + "title": "Rustbone Skeleton" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} contains the soul of {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar}, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s personal workshop (see {@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom14|9|47. Forge of Brass}), before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber Battery", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar}'s construct contains only 50 Gold Pieces' worth of amber within its body. These small motes of fractured amber are scattered throughout its frame, embedded too deeply to be removed. With so little amber, it is considered {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} and cannot speak, though it could move if it wasn't chained to the wall.", + "Characters can find chunks of amber scattered throughout the city and press them into {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar}'s frame to power him. If a character presses at least 100 more Gold Pieces worth of amber into his frame, the sentinel would no longer be {@condition Incapacitated|PHB}. If the frame were to hold 300 Gold Pieces worth of amber, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} would regain the ability to speak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chains", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar}'s chains are tough, requiring either a key to open, a {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} to pick, or a successful {@dc 21} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to break. Though the original key is lost to time, a replacement can be located at the locksmith's shop in {@adventure area 27|SandsOfDoom14|9|27. Locksmith}. If {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} has been given enough amber to allow him to speak, he will guide the characters to the locksmith, where they can seek out a new key to free him.", + "By succeeding on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, characters can examine the lock to identify the type of key needed to unlock it. A character who passes the check will automatically recognize the correct type of key if they come across it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} expresses his gratitude by answering any questions the characters may have. He can provide the following information:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} can provide the characters with all the information listed under {@adventure Brass Sentinels|SandsOfDoom14|9|Brass Sentinels}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} warns the characters that if {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is still alive and in possession of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, none of the sentinels, including himself, will be able to resist his commands. He describes {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} as a tyrant and not one to be trusted.", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} is familiar with the general layout of Anan'Thul's catacombs and can roughly locate {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s workshop ({@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom14|9|47. Forge of Brass}) and tomb ({@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}). He also knows the layout of the city well enough to guide the characters through its ruins.", + "Like the rest of the city's inhabitants, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} was unaware of the true nature of the Cataclysm. He only knew it was a divine rapture that would destroy everything, intended to eliminate the Darakni. He recalls the sky turning green before his magical circuitry deactivated. When he awoke, an unknown amount of time later, the city was in ruins and everyone was dead." + ] + }, + "Knowing that other Anubians are likely to force him into servitude, {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar} prefers to stay away from Clan Bloodpaw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "13. Aviary Tower", + "page": 234, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, the pungent smell of stagnant rot and mildew assaults you. Beyond lies a large room, the remains of an ancient tower. The stone walls are still sturdy, but the platforms inside leading upwards have all largely collapsed. The chirping of birds echoes from the platforms above." + ] + }, + "The tower once served as an aviary, where the city's soldiers housed and trained hawks to deliver messages throughout the kingdom. Now, the nests of several hawks sit at the top, filled with hatchlings eagerly awaiting their mother's return with food. Their loud chirping echoes down to the bottom.", + "Currently, seven hawks are present, using the statistics of {@creature Blood Hawk|MM|Blood Hawks}. While these birds are unlikely to pose a threat to the characters, they are highly territorial and defensive of their young. They will attack only if the characters approach the nests at the top of the tower.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Tower", + "entries": [ + "The tower rises 40 feet up. As the ladders have broken and the wooden platforms have rotted away, characters who wish to reach the top of the tower must succeed on increasingly difficult Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) checks to jump and Climb the remaining platforms. The first 10 feet of the Climb requires a {@dc 12} check, the next 10 feet a {@dc 14}, and the final 10 feet a {@dc 16}. Characters using {@item Climber's Kit|PHB|Climbling Tools} make the check with Advantage. A check that fails by 5 or more results in the character falling all the way back down to the bottom of the tower." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survey the City", + "entries": [ + "Characters that climb to the top have an excellent view of the city and of Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If they were not able to survey the land in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom14|9|5. Broken Bridge}, they can do so here, following the same rules. Checks that were failed in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom14|9|5. Broken Bridge} can be retried again from the top of the aviary and vice versa." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Blood Hawk|MM|Hawks} nesting here collect shiny amber from around the city and incorporate it into their nests. Characters searching the nests can find 100 Gold Pieces worth of fractured amber.", + "The hawks know the location of a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14}, found at the top of the ziggurat near Clan Bloodpaw's encampment. If the characters can communicate with the birds and treat them kindly, the hawks may reward them with this magical feather. Recently, the hawks have struggled to find food and can be befriended with a gift of meat, as {@creature Blood Hawk|MM|Blood Hawks} are carnivorous." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "14. Foul Residence", + "page": 234, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This ancient house has almost fully collapsed. The stench of rot is almost overpowered by the sweet aroma of spiced honey which appears to emanate from somewhere in the dilapidated structure." + ] + }, + "The owner of this residence used it to store food and supplies, all of which have rotted away. Characters who search the house, with a successful {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, can find four small sealed jars, each containing 1 gallon of spiced honey. Anubians have an almost addictive love for honey and would do almost anything to obtain such a jar.", + "A {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14} lairs here. The creature is part of the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter that occurs in {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom14|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. If the characters arrive here before passing through {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom14|9|12. Brass Sentinel}, run the 'Rustbone Ambush' encounter in this location, with the skeletons surrounding the house and the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "15. Small Safehouse", + "page": 234, + "entries": [ + "The door to this building has been barricaded from the outside with several plank-like brass plates. These plates can be dismantled with a {@item Crowbar|PHB} or a similar tool along with 10 minutes of work. If they open the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the door opens, countless skeletons spill out lifelessly onto the ground. Inside, you notice the ruined house is full of more skeletal bodies. Many of them are wrapped in bandages, but unlike walking mummies, these bandages lack hieroglyphic markings." + ] + }, + "Realizing that the priests of Anan'Thul could not protect them, many sought refuge in the sturdiest houses they could find. They paid others to seal up the entrances, such that the magics convoked by the Cataclysm would not reach them. The unfortunate Anubians, such as those who perished here, were unaware of the toxic aftermath the rapture would bring. While they survived the initial wave of the grand spell, they soon succumbed from the poison it left lingering in the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals two chunks of amber amidst the cadavers, each worth 50 Gold Pieces. Additionally, a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check uncovers a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Hallow|PHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}, clutched in the skeletal hands of a gnoll.", + "Characters that spend at least an hour searching the remains of all the skeletons for treasure, can find assorted baubles and trinkets worth a total of 350 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the doors to the building are opened and the red sands are allowed to seep inside for at least 24 hours, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} takes control of the skeletons within. Twenty {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} rise from the pile of bones, forming a deadly horde that roams the city in search of prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "16. Buried Residence", + "page": 234, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Red sand has buried the floor of this ruined building. A red tinted skeleton is half-buried in the sand, pinned under a large shelf. It grinds its teeth, creating a discordant and unpleasant sound, as it helplessly tries to drag itself free." + ] + }, + "The red skeleton is a {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14}, pinned by the large shelf and unable to move. It will helplessly claw at any creature that gets close. There is nothing of value in the house." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "17. Into Deathsting's Lair", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The interior of this building is dominated by a large hole in the floor. Only a few vases and bits of furniture remain, as most of the room has seemingly collapsed into the darkness below." + ] + }, + "If the characters peer into the hole and have {@sense Darkvision|PHB} or a light source, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hole stretches down about 45 feet, ending in a cavernous tunnel. The bottom is littered with the remains of furniture. In the corner, down below, the molted skin of several discarded carapaces can be seen." + ] + }, + "This hole descends 45 feet down to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}, a section of the catacombs beneath the city. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}, a monstrous {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} (see {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}), lairs below and uses this hole to access and exit its lair.", + "Aside from the hole, there is nothing else of note in this small building." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "18. Creeping Dunes", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The district to the east has been swallowed by sand, leaving only the upper sections of buildings visible above the dune. Atop these structures, countless skeletons, tainted red by the cursed sands, patrol menacingly in the distance." + ] + }, + "The city of Anan'Thul is vast, stretching for miles to the east beyond this point. These sections farther east lie beyond the scope of this adventure. In those areas, members of Clan Bloodpaw battle the {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} to secure key locations in the city. Characters venturing further in that direction will face growing hordes of crimson skeletons, including skeletal giants and skeletal dragons. Only death and misery would await them there.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skeletal Attack", + "entries": [ + "If the characters make any loud noise around the area, or otherwise attract the attention of the skeletons to the east of the city, eight {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} will attack. These skeletons will rush towards the characters from the far east, arriving in area 18 after one minute. The characters have enough time to run away, hide, or stand and fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "19. Sinking House", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Flora has overtaken one of the fallen residences in the area, which has mostly sunk below the deep sand blanketing the square. The walls to the building have collapsed, offering a clear view inside, where a single iron chest lies half-buried in the sand." + ] + }, + "The structural rock beneath the house has started to sink and crack due to large pools of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} spreading upwards and into the streets. The house is not only slowly collapsing, but its interior is also being swallowed by {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The {@creature Roper|MM} lurking in Anan'Thul can ambush characters from within this patch of {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sunken Chest", + "entries": [ + "A large chest is half-submerged in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} at the center of the building. Characters can attempt to pull it out of the sand to open it. The chest is 3 feet tall and currently 1 foot deep in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Retrieving", + "entries": [ + "To pull the chest from the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, characters must grab it from a stable surface, such as by tying it with a rope and pulling it out. Any attempt to push it from within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} or open it while it is still in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} causes it to sink 1 foot deeper.", + "Pulling the chest out requires a {@dc 13} Strength check, with the DC increasing by 2 for every foot it has sunk. The chest sinks an additional foot each time the check is attempted and failed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening", + "entries": [ + "The chest is locked, and its key has long been lost. Opening the chest requires a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}. Alternatively, the iron chest can be smashed open, a tedious and frustrating ordeal that requires 1 hour of work and a Bludgeoning weapon. If the chest is forced open, the {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} inside is ruined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Inside the chest are 100 Platinum Pieces, five pieces of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "20. Barricaded Residence", + "page": 235, + "entries": [ + "The door to this residence has been barricaded from the inside. Characters can smash the door to open it; the door has 27 Hit Points and is Immune to Psychic and Poison damage.", + "When the door is opened, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door opens to reveal a small store in ruins. As you step inside, an unnatural coldness envelops you. Your hairs stand on end, a cold sweat trickles down your forehead, and your heart races at twice its speed. You feel as if you are being watched. At the far end of the chamber, a large table has been flipped on its side, and skeletons are barely visible behind it." + ] + }, + "If the characters peek behind the flipped table, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Hidden behind the flipped table, as if having used it for cover, the mummified remains of five gnolls lie on the floor. Their bandages are inscribed with holy symbols of protection. Two appear to be adults, while the other three are small and child-like. They died embracing each other." + ] + }, + "A small family of Anubians took refuge here to survive the Cataclysm. Among them was a highly ranked priest of Hakkari, who used his sacred knowledge to wrap his family in holy bindings, helping them endure the initial disaster. However, without the protection of a proper tomb, sections of their bindings were destroyed by bugs, the elements, or circumstance. With their bodies only partially protected by the bindings, their souls are able to roam the area as spirits.", + "The five members of the family are now {@creature Specter|MM|Specters} (using the variant: {@creature Poltergeist|MM|Poltergeists}). The holy bindings that enwrap their bodies tether their souls to their corpses, preventing them from moving on until these bindings are destroyed. As poltergeists, these Anubians try to guide the characters to break the bindings. They block the characters from leaving by closing the exit door and placing furniture and other obstacles in their way. The specters point the characters towards their cadavers by creating feeble winds that cause the bindings to flutter and attempt to push the bindings into the characters' hands.", + "If the characters give up trying to help the spirits, the resentful specters attack them. These specters cannot move more than 30 feet away from their bodies.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "One of the mummified remains in the room holds a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Removing or destroying the holy bindings frees the family's souls. Though the spirits cannot express their happiness, they grant the characters a powerful charm as they pass on to the afterlife. Each character who assisted the spirits can choose one Ability Score to permanently increase by 1, up to a maximum of 20. The chosen Ability Score must not be the character's highest or tied for the highest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "21. Overgrown Bath House", + "page": 236, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Vines and weeds cover the interior of this building, all sprouting from a large mass of plant matter at the end of the chamber. A sweet, unknown fragrance wafts from the plant growth, which bears colorful flowers on circular bulging stems. The plant secretes a mucus-like nectar that drips into a pond of dark brown liquid, from which the plants emerge. You notice valuables, such as gold pieces and jewelry, floating in the muck." + ] + }, + "Thousands of years ago, the bath was supplied by an aquifer deep underground. Although much of the water has dried up over time, the tunnel connecting the bathhouse to the aquifer remains, now filled with plant matter fed by the remaining water deep below. Over the centuries, animals and mummies have fallen into the bath, feeding the mass of plants and transforming the once pure water into a foul, syrupy substance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Dozens of corpses, humanoid and beasts alike, float in the brown nectar of the pool.", + "Characters searching the corpses can make either an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Each check can only be made once.", + "On a result of 10 or higher, they find the remains of several mummies holding trinkets and gold decorations worth a total of 400 Gold Pieces. On a 15 or higher, they find a severed hand wearing a {@item Ring of Protection|DMG}. On a 20 or higher, they discover the body of a gnoll clad in {@item +1 Studded Leather|DMG|Studded Leather +1}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "22. Sacked Store", + "page": 236, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Shelves encased in shattered glass, podiums displaying objects, and a small seating cubicle suggest that this building might have once been a store or a museum. The building appears ransacked, with many of its display cases broken into and several items taken. Two ruined statues of humanoids with animal heads stand at the far end of the room, flanking a large vertical portrait obscured by dust. The room reeks sharply of death." + ] + }, + "The store was pillaged in the final moments of Anan'Thul, as chaos and mayhem spread across the city. Whatever remained was taken by Clan Bloodpaw when they quickly passed through the area. Nothing of value is left in any of the display cases.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Painting", + "entries": [ + "If a character attempts to clear the dust off the painting, read this:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As the dust clears away, it reveals the portrait of a regal gnoll. Its face is painted such that the eyes look down on you, as if in judgment." + ] + }, + "Characters studying the painting can attempt either a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) or a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check to notice that the frame hides a secret door behind it. The {@skill Investigation} check reveals that the painting appears out of place on the wall, while the {@skill Perception} check reveals that the smell of death emanates from behind the portrait.", + "Once the secret door has been discovered, pushing it open requires a {@dc 15} Strength check as the metal hinges have rusted shut. The door leads into {@adventure area 23|SandsOfDoom14|9|23. Secret Compartment}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Market.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "23. Secret Compartment", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hidden chamber is coated in lead and is empty, except for the remains of a gnoll and a delicate leather satchel by its side. The gnoll's body is still in active decomposition, wrapped in bandages inscribed with Anubian hieroglyphics. Dried blood smears the floor, connecting the gnoll's body, which is missing an arm, to the satchel that sits 5 feet away. The bag has a rim of dried blood around its opening." + ] + }, + "The eccentric owner of the store (area 22) constructed a small hidden bunker behind his shop, vindicated of his choices when the Cataclysm finally came. He prepared by purchasing all manner of supplies and magical items, and even bribed members of the clergy to fashion for him proper sanctified wrappings for his long hibernation.", + "His fatal mistake was purchasing what he thought was a {@item Bag of Holding|DMG}, that was actually a {@item Bag of Devouring|DMG}. He put everything into the magical bag and locked himself in the compartment. When he tried to retrieve his supplies, the bag tore his arm off, and he died minutes later.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The satchel is an empty {@item Bag of Devouring|DMG} worth 1,000 Gold Pieces, its contents long since devoured by the planar creature. Characters can deduce what the creature is with a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "24. Crumbled Ruins", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The building's walls have nearly collapsed, allowing sand to enter and claim what remains. Several tainted skeletons lie broken inside, indicating a fight took place here." + ] + }, + "The pack of Anubians squatting in the nearby temple (see {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom14|9|25. Anubian Temple}) recently defeated a group of {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons} here. Nothing of value remains." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "25. Anubian Temple", + "page": 237, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This building is a small ruined temple, with cracked and broken benches scattered near the entrance and a large pulpit flanked by tall Anubian statues at the far end. Four gnolls are inside the temple. Two soldiers clad in armor sit on benches, spears propped beside them, while a robed gnoll sits farther away polishing his staff. The fourth, who walks about chanting in their ancient language with its eyes closed, seems more like a priest. Clad in a long, decorated robe engraved with hieroglyphics, this cleric holds a large chunk of amber in its hands, as if in reverence, clearly part of some ritual. The amber glows in sync with the rhythm of the gnoll's chant." + ] + }, + "This temple once honored Khnum, an Aru of sculpture and creation, depicted as a lithe humanoid with a ram's head.", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}, and an {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14} are present. They are trying to reconsecrate the temple, a lengthy and challenging process, made more difficult by repeated skeleton attacks.", + "The Anubians are on edge and have no patience for intruders. They warn strangers to leave and will attack anyone who dares step inside the temple. They are passive if left undisturbed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian statues behind the pulpit have chrysoberyl eyes, each gemstone valued at 100 Gold Pieces. There are four gemstones in total, two per statue. A {@dc 15} Dexterity check with an appropriate tool, such as {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or {@item Jeweler's Tools|PHB}, is required to pry the gemstones from the eye sockets. A failed check breaks the gem and halves its value." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Footman.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Footmen" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Cleric" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "26. Burned Residence", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The residence has been recently burnt, evident by the remaining embers that still rise from the various mounds of charred remains." + ] + }, + "When the pack of Anubians at the temple (see {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom14|9|25. Anubian Temple}) lost one of their members to {@creature Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14|Rustbone Skeletons}, they honored her with the only burial they could\u2014burning her remains along with the house where she lay. There is nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27. Locksmith", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "The keysmith was among the fortunate few chosen by the priests of Anan'Thul to be entombed in the city's catacombs. His store was raided during the chaos leading up to the Cataclysm, and once more by Clan Bloodpaw when they passed through the area recently.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27A. Store Front", + "entries": [ + "The front door is locked. It can be unlocked with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}, or forced open with a {@dc 20} Strength check.", + "When the characters enter the front of the store, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of keys and locks line the walls of this room, suggesting the building once served as a locksmith. The tools, though ancient, have retained their quality over time." + ] + }, + "This store holds hundreds of locks, each accompanied by a set of two keys. A testament to their exceptional craftsmanship, they remain fully functional even after two thousand years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Key to Neithar's Chains", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check and 15 minutes of careful searching, the characters can locate a key that matches the lock on {@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14|Neithar}'s chains (see {@adventure Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|9|Brass Sentinel})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "27B. Locksmith's Residence", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The crumbling remains of a home come into view, with collapsed walls allowing red sand to spill through the gaps. Scattered across the rooms are small chests and coffers of various colors and sizes, resembling an old collection or merchandise once intended for sale." + ] + }, + "These chests were once used by the locksmith as displays to help sell his locks. Now, they lie open, rusted, empty, and worthless.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mystery Key", + "entries": [ + "Characters who thoroughly search the locksmith and succeed on a {@dc 15} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check, find a small, pristine key with a handle shaped like a question mark. The key is hidden inside a cracked stone brick in the wall, which once concealed a secret stash. Only the key remains in the stash.", + "This key is a magical item known as a {@item Mystery Key|DMG}. It has a {@chance 5} chance of unlocking any lock it is inserted into. Once it successfully unlocks a lock, the key breaks in half and loses its magic. The {@item Mystery Key|DMG} can only be attempted once per lock." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28. Beast Shelter", + "page": 238, + "entries": [ + "This area was once used to house animals, where they were trained, healed, or sold. Beside the lobby, there is nothing of value to be found in its chambers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28A. Lobby", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a small, ancient lobby. The once-wooden floor and furniture have decayed into a disgusting purple sludge, leaving only the stonework untouched by time." + ] + }, + "When a creature touches the rotted muck in the floor with bare skin, it must succeed on a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw or suffer a mild infection. The infected area turns a deep red and itches persistently, causing the creature to be distracted and suffer Disadvantage on all {@skill Perception} and {@skill Investigation} checks. The creature may repeat the Saving Throw every 8 hours, ending the infection upon success.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a Passive Perception of 14 or higher detect a small, rusted coffer among the muck. The coffer contains 30 Platinum Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28B. Small Cages", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The hallway is lined with dozens of cages stacked against the eastern wall. Inside are the bones of birds and lizards." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28C. Animal Pens", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This room is in total disarray. Crates and barrels have been ripped open, with their contents strewn across the floor. Several animal cages are torn open." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "28D. Veterinary", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A tall stone bed holds the skeleton of a large hyena, with two smaller hyena skeletons nestled within it. A table on the opposite side of the room bears rusted surgical tools, decayed manuscripts, and a small bird cage." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "29. Crumbling Residence", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Sand is slowly encroaching on the remains of a small house. The walls have cracked and the ceiling is barely supported by beams that have warped and weakened over time." + ] + }, + "This house is teetering on the edge of collapse, held together only by piles of debris and furniture propping up the walls. If this debris is disturbed, the walls will likely collapse, bringing down the ceiling and burying the entire house. Characters can recognize the house's precarious condition with a successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dangerous Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the house uncover the skeleton of an ancient gnoll buried beneath the debris and broken furniture, clutching four chunks of amber to its chest. The skeleton is 20 feet deep through the curtains of rubble. To retrieve the amber, characters must carefully avoid disturbing the rubble, which supports what remains of the ceiling. This requires a {@dc 14} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. On a failure, the ceiling begins to collapse (see 'House Collapse').", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The four chunks of amber are worth 50 Gold Pieces each." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "House Collapse", + "entries": [ + "If the ceiling starts to collapse, characters inside must succeed on a {@dc 10} Dexterity Saving Throw to escape the house. The DC increases by 1 for every 5 feet away they are from the entrance. Those who fail must make a {@dc 14} Constitution Saving Throw, taking {@damage 10d10} Bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.", + "Any creature that takes damage from the collapsing ceiling is buried by debris. These creatures may attempt a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to free themselves. On a failure, they are fully trapped and require help to escape. To dig them out, other creatures must spend one hour of work for every 5 feet of rubble. Without help, a creature unable to free itself is doomed to die." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "30. Looted Warehouse", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room is strewn with broken crates and barrels. The floor is fractured, with sand seeping through the cracks." + ] + }, + "This building once served as a warehouse where soldiers stored grains and water. Nothing of value remains here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "31. Fallen Ruins", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Enormous piles of rubble is all that remains of the structures that used to reside here." + ] + }, + "When the Clan Bloodpaw first arrived, they tore down these buildings, repurposing some of the stone for their encampment. Anything of value has long since been looted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32. Bloodpaw Encampment", + "page": 239, + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the encampment or spy it from a distance, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You see a fully fledged Anubian war camp. Undead gnolls march in disciplined formations between a sprawl of tents, all encircling a massive ziggurat that dominates the landscape. Torches and campfires illuminate the area, with gnolls gathered around the latter to roast captured prey and boil cauldrons of murky liquid. Groups of gnolls dressed in tattered rags haul baskets into the ziggurat, returning with carried rocks, which they discard onto a growing mound of refuse outside the camp. The air buzzes with discordant cackling. It appears the gnolls are excavating the ziggurat." + ] + }, + "This is the camp of {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s warband, which represents a small fraction of Clan Bloodpaw. The camp encircles a massive ziggurat that once served as {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s fortress and temple, believed to be his final resting place. Convinced that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is hidden deep within the ziggurat, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has tasked his warband with the arduous job of excavating the collapsed interior, a mission he personally supervises. He spends most of his time in area 42, within the catacombs, directing the excavation, before retreating to his tent to rest every night.", + "The encampment contains dozens of {@item Tent|PHB|Tents}, fire pits, weapon racks, and practice dummies crafted from bone and leather. Tall flags bearing the clan's crest\u2014a blood-smeared hyena paw\u2014stand prominently throughout the camp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Camp Overview", + "entries": [ + "The encampment has the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Population", + "entries": [ + "This encampment is home to one of the eight warbands that form Clan Bloodpaw. It shelters 70 Anubians, consisting of 40 clan members (the soldiers) and 30 conscripted commoners (the slaves)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} serves as the leader of Clan Bloodpaw and is the current Pack Lord of the warband stationed here. With a single command (using several {@item Sending Stones|DMG}), he can gather all the warbands of his clan\u2014 over 300 soldiers in all\u2014within 72 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commerce", + "entries": [ + "The encampment holds a total of 500 Platinum Pieces. Of these, 300 are secured in a special tent under constant supervision (see '{@adventure Treasure Tent|SandsOfDoom14|9|Treasure Tent}'), 50 are carried by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} at all times, and the remaining 150 are distributed among the soldiers. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is willing to part with up to 200 Platinum Pieces to pay for the services of adventurers." + ] + } + ] + }, + "The camp's forces are led by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14} (refer to the encounter card {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} for his statistics) and consist of the following Anubians: sixteen {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Footmen}, seven {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Scouts}, seven {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Rogues}, four {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14|Sergeants}, three {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Clerics}, two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Magi}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Enchanter}, and thirty {@creature Gnoll|MM} laborers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Laborers", + "entries": [ + "Twenty of the laborers toil their way into the ziggurat, hauling sacks and baskets to gather debris and transport it to the large refuse pile in area 33. Inside the ziggurat, the remaining ten use pickaxes and hammers to break down the collapsed stone into manageable chunks. They all suffer from four points of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Two Anubian battlegroups guard the camp's perimeter while a third battlegroup patrols the interior, each composed of five assorted soldiers. The remaining soldiers either rest or are deployed on missions throughout the city. At the moment, two battlegroups are stationed outside the camp: one is guarding {@adventure area 4|SandsOfDoom14|9|4. Guarded Bridge}, and the other is working to re-consecrate a small temple in {@adventure area 25|SandsOfDoom14|9|25. Anubian Temple}. Each battlegroup generally consists of two front liners ({@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Footmen}), a caster ({@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Cleric} or {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Magus}), and two skirmishers ({@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Rogues} or {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Scouts})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricade", + "entries": [ + "To fortify the camp, the soldiers have built a 4-foot-tall, 5-foot-wide rock barricade, creating a barrier between the camp and the city. A ditch has been created on the side facing the city, which prevents creatures from easily climbing the barricade to get into the encampment. Creatures adjacent to the barricade receive Half-Cover from Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side. From the city-facing side, crossing the barricade requires an action, is considered Difficult Terrain, and requires a successful {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32A. Yz's Tent", + "entries": [ + "This is {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s personal quarters and where he sleeps each night. His accommodations are spacious, though not particularly luxurious. The tent is unguarded during the day, but at night, two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Footmen} stand watch outside while {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} sleeps.", + "The anticipation of discovering the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} has left {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} struggling with insomnia. If a character sneaks into his tent at night, there is a {@chance 50} chance that {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is awake, studying the blueprints of the ziggurat, and a {@chance 50} chance that he is lightly asleep, waking up if a creature sneaking inside fails a {@dc 8} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If the characters search the tent, they can discover the following:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A detailed blueprint of the ziggurat's interior and the attached catacombs. The blueprint does not reveal any hidden rooms, such as the one in area 44a, or sections created after the Cataclysm, like the sandpit in area 36.", + "Four {@item Rations (1 day)|PHB}, a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} written in {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is asleep, the characters can find the items he typically carries. His armor is displayed on a stand near the entrance, his {@item Mace of Smiting|DMG|magical Flail} rests on a long table, and his {@item Shield|PHB} is propped upright against the same table. The rest of his belongings are kept in small satchels hanging from the posts of his makeshift bed. For a detailed summary of all the items {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} carries, see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "32B. Treasure Tent", + "entries": [ + "This tent is the storage site for the warband's war chest, along with any treasures the gnolls have uncovered from the ziggurat or looted from the city. It is constantly guarded by a {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14|Sergeant} and two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Footmen}, who have strict orders from {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} to prevent anyone else from entering. Roughly every hour, a weary worker delivers a newly unearthed trinket from the excavation, which the sergeant promptly collects and stores inside the tent.", + "Scattered around the inside of the tent are the following treasures:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Three small, exquisite crafted canopic jars made of ivory, each valued at 100 Gold Pieces. The jars are empty.", + "Ten chunks of amber, each worth 50 Gold Pieces.", + "A diverse assortment of jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings, hair ornaments, and bracers, collectively worth 480 Gold Pieces.", + "Ten {@item Potion of Healing|DMG|Potions of Healing} and six {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "Two {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scrolls} of {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|PHB}, both written in Anubian.", + "A {@item +1 Halberd|DMG|Halberd +1}, a {@item +1 Javelin|DMG|Javelin +1}, and a {@item +1 Heavy Crossbow|DMG|Heavy Crossbow +1}.", + "A {@item Bolt of Slaying|DMG|Bolt of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Chest", + "entries": [ + "In the center of the tent rests a metallic chest, ornately decorated with gold emblems and hieroglyphics. The chest is locked and reinforced with an {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} spell. The key, which overrides the {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB}, is kept by the sergeant standing guard outside, who wears it on a chain around his neck. Without the key, opening the chest requires a successful {@dc 25} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}. The chest itself is a work of art worth 250 Gold Pieces and weighs 50 pounds." + ] + }, + "Within the chest are six silk pouches, each containing 50 Platinum Pieces. This is the coin with which {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} pays his soldiers." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Anubians", + "entries": [ + "Characters who approach the encampment with peaceful intentions can request a parley with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}. The soldiers summon him, and he arrives 15 minutes later.", + "Though {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is unwilling to discuss the purpose of the excavation, he has ample coin and is in need of mercenaries skilled at killing monsters. As long as the characters agree to help the clan with a few tasks and steer clear of the ziggurat, they are allowed to move around the camp while supervised.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} can task the characters with quests that assist the clan's excavation efforts, offering Platinum Pieces as payment.", + "Below are two pressing issues that the clan currently needs resolved.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Activate the Sentinel", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} assigns the characters the task of awakening a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} to aid in the excavation efforts. The golem is found in {@adventure area 12|SandsOfDoom14|9|12. Brass Sentinel}. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} will supply them with two chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, and instruct the characters to place them upon the frame of the golem. This will be enough to power the sentinel in all ways except for speech, as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has neither need nor desire for the golem's opinion. For the mission, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} offers 20 Platinum Pieces.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i When Anan'Thul was at its mightiest, golems of metal were forged to serve the city and slaughter its enemies. My scouts sniffed out what seems like one of the constructs southeast of here, chained up to a wall. I need you to clear the area, free the golem, and bring it back to me.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slay Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "The characters are assigned to kill a mutated scorpion known as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Anan'Thul, in {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}. There is a direct entrance to the nest from the surface, accessible in {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom14|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}. If the characters succeed in slaying {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} and bring back proof of their deed, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} will reward them with 30 Platinum Pieces.", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i My warband whimpers at the shadow of a dark scorpion they've dubbed {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}. They believe it a demon born of the Old Empire. My belief? It's been feasting on our interred brothers, subsisting on the Heka of their bindings, and likely mutating from it. You must annihilate this blasphemous creature. It prowls at night, but it's bound to have a lair. I'd wager its nest is tucked away in one of the buildings nearby. Find it and end it.}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/South.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "33. Spoil Heap", + "page": 241, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A towering heap of rubble has accumulated here. Within it, you notice shattered statues, rotting furniture, rusted weapons, torn fabrics, countless unrecognizable objects, and an immense amount of crushed stone." + ] + }, + "As Clan Bloodpaw excavates the ziggurat, anything valuable is carefully stored, while the rest is discarded here. Workers deposit rubble onto this growing pile in steady intervals every 15 minutes.", + "Characters who spend 1 hour digging here and succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Investigation}) check find four small chunks of amber, each worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul", + "page": 241, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Amidst a sea of ruined buildings, an enormous structure rises, towering six or seven times higher than anything else in the city. It is a ziggurat that resembles a fortress, broader at the base and narrow towards the top, with three terraces marking each of its levels. The walls of the second terrace are framed by statues the size of giants. The exterior is crafted from a coppery or dulled brass-like material, which, despite its weathered hue, has withstood the ravages of time remarkably well. A wide road appears to once have led directly to the entrance, but much of it now lies buried beneath sand. Obelisks and other decorative structures that flanked the road still stand. Several stairs ascend the front of the ziggurat, leading to an elevated platform where the main entrance to the complex is found." + ] + }, + "This is the main entrance to Hakkari's Temple. Within these walls, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} ruled the city and it is where he ultimately chose to entomb himself in a bid to survive the Cataclysm.", + "The ziggurat is an enormous structure with hundreds of rooms spread across four levels, including one underground. However, most of these rooms and the corridors leading to them have collapsed, leaving large sections of the complex filled with rubble. This includes the main entrance lobby and the grand hallway that once connected it to the main fane of the temple, where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus lies. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and his warband have been relentlessly clearing the debris to create a path straight to what they believe is {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s resting place.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Ziggurat", + "entries": [ + "Characters entering the ziggurat from this area can traverse the path cleared by {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and his warband, leading directly to {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom14|9|42. Assembly Hall} and eventually to {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. Other than to enter the catacombs (see 'Into the Catacombs'), deviating from this path is impossible, as all other hallways in this section of the ziggurat have collapsed and remain uncleared. Refer to {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom14|9|42. Assembly Hall} for details on how much of the path has been cleared.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Into the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "Characters are able to enter the catacombs from here, by following the path dug through the ziggurat into {@adventure area 42|SandsOfDoom14|9|42. Assembly Hall}, before ascending the balconies found there. The catacombs are an underground part of the city where citizens were mummified and entombed in a desperate attempt to survive the Cataclysm. For more information, refer to {@adventure The Catacombs|SandsOfDoom14|9|The Catacombs}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Through the Cracks", + "entries": [ + "Characters surveying the ziggurat from afar (see {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom14|9|5. Broken Bridge}) might notice several cracks across its outer walls. If they investigate these cracks and spend an hour searching the area, they will find an opening on the eastern side of the ziggurat, 10 feet above the ground. This opening was once a secret passage used by the priests of Anan'Thul. Though it was sealed off, time and erosion has uncovered it.", + "The opening is large enough for Small-sized creatures to fit comfortably, while Medium-sized creatures can squeeze through with a successful {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Creatures that fail the Dexterity check must overexert themselves to squeeze through, resulting in them gaining a point of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "The opening drops 30 feet into a hallway, obstructed by debris at one end and extending into a long corridor in the opposite direction. The hallway continues south for several minutes until it ends at a cracked, brittle wall that seems easy to break. From the other side, the stench of death and the sound of moaning can be heard. With 1 minute of effort using a Bludgeoning weapon or tool, the wall can be destroyed, uncovering a hidden passage into the catacombs that lead into {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom14|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Catacombs", + "page": 242, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Beneath the city lies a vast labyrinth of chambers and tunnels. While some were crafted by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} in the city's early days, the majority were hewn in the final months before its fall, as news of the Cataclysm spread throughout the Anubian Empire. Within these catacombs, the Anubians sealed themselves away, hoping to survive the impending rapture.", + "Those fortunate enough to be chosen for survival were wrapped in holy cloth bindings and lulled into an endless slumber, destined to sleep through the end of the world, with the promise of an awakening centuries later thanks to the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Death was an expected and natural part of this process. The sanctified cloth prevented their souls from departing their bodies, preserving them from decay and enabling the Ankh to restore them back to life when the time to awaken would finally come.", + "Unfortunately, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} never stirred, and instead of a Great Awakening, a necropolis was born in the darkened halls beneath Anan'Thul. As the slow rot of death seeped into these tunnels, necrotic energies twisted the restless, imprisoned souls into undeath. Now, mummies, phantoms, and other horrors roam these forsaken halls, blind to the light of the Ankh that finally calls to them.", + "Refer to the 'Catacombs of Anan'Thul' map below. The locations marked on the map are described throughout the rest of this chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Proceeding to the Catacombs", + "entries": [ + "To obtain the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, the characters must descend into the city's catacombs. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to reach the tombs. Below are some of the possible routes they can take to do so:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The small building in {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom14|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair} contains a tunnel that leads directly to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} uses this passage to enter and exit its lair.", + "The floor beneath the residence in {@adventure area 9|SandsOfDoom14|9|9. Hollowed Residence} is hollow, with a direct drop into {@adventure area 35a|SandsOfDoom14|9|35A. Caved Ceiling}. Characters who enter the residence might accidentally fall through if they aren't careful.", + "A large crack on the eastern wall of the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom14|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} provides access to {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom14|9|37. Blocked Chambers}.", + "At your discretion, characters who sink into {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} may find themselves in any sand-choked location within the catacombs, such as {@adventure area 35b|SandsOfDoom14|9|35B. Blocked Passage} or {@adventure area 48|SandsOfDoom14|9|48. Sunken Room}.", + "By befriending Clan Bloodpaw and completing two quests, you can have the characters earn {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s trust. He then permits them to enter the ziggurat and help with the final stages of the excavation on {@adventure area 42a|SandsOfDoom14|9|42A. Path to Enlightenment}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Features", + "page": 242, + "entries": [ + "Constructed roughly 30 feet below the city and filled with the entombed dead, the catacombs are filled with stale, dry air that reeks of decay. Chunks of rock frequently fall from the walls and ceilings, sand sifts through small cracks in the stone, and a pervasive, haunting fog has overtaken the entire complex.", + "The catacombs have the following general features:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The chambers of the catacombs are shrouded in complete darkness unless otherwise noted." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ceilings", + "entries": [ + "Rooms feature 20-foot-high ceilings, while the hallways that connect them have ceilings 10 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sounds", + "entries": [ + "The westernmost sections of the catacombs are haunted by the terrifying moans of mummies, while the easternmost parts resonate with the relentless sound of pickaxes striking stone, echoing from the excavation." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mummies", + "page": 242, + "entries": [ + "The naturally occurring necromantic energies, generated by the close proximity of fresh cadavers to numerous magical artifacts and enchantments, transformed the gnolls interred in these catacombs into undead. Normally, such energies would produce zombies and spirits, but because these bodies were wrapped in sanctified cloth that prevented their souls from departing, they instead became mummies\u2014a more powerful form of Undead that retains its soul.", + "These mummies are confused and ravenous, driven to kill any living creature they find and absorb their life essence by devouring them. While they are intelligent enough to engage in conversation, their focus quickly fades as their insatiable urge to feed takes control. They will attack and consume any living being they encounter, including other Anubians such as members of Clan Bloodpaw. Their memories of their past lives are blurred, with most unable to even remember their own names.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Restoring a Mummy", + "entries": [ + "Having lingered in undeath for so long, the stirring of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} cannot revive these undead. Instead, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} himself would need to shine his {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} on each individual mummy, a process that is limited to only a few revivals per day\u2014a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. As a result, these undead are doomed to either linger in undeath for ages or find a welcomed release through the destruction likely brought by the characters.", + "Mummies brought back to life become {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14|Curse-Bringers} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Slaying bound mummies, like those found in {@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Burial Chambers}, {@adventure 37|SandsOfDoom14|9|37. Blocked Chambers}, and {@adventure 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods}, award no Experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c92" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/9/Catacombs_of_AnanThul_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Catacombs of Anan'Thul (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c92" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purple Fog", + "page": 243, + "entries": [ + "The entire catacombs, from {@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Burial Chambers} through 51, are blanketed in a thin purple fog. This fog dims light, causing even areas lit by torches or magical light to be Lightly Obscured. Regardless of illumination, the fog limits vision to a maximum of 30 feet.", + "When the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} awoke within the Great Pyramid, it sent out waves of powerful magic across the ancient Anubian domain. This magic resonated with the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} scattered throughout the land, using them as amplifiers to extend its healing influence across a much larger area.", + "Drawn to the concentration of entombed Anubians in these catacombs, the magic gathered here as a purple fog. Normally, the fog would have entered the bodies of the gnolls, restoring them to life, but with so many gnolls undead and unable to be revived, the fog has lingered instead.", + "The purple fog is more energy than matter, making most attempts to blow it away or contain it futile. It easily bypasses physical barriers and force fields, and can only be contained by barriers that extend into the ethereal realm.", + "Empowered by the healing might of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, creatures within the fog receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "When a creature uses a spell slot to cast a spell from the Necromancy school of magic, the spell is treated as if it were cast using a spell slot one level higher.", + "If a creature is reduced to 0 Hit Points and is making Death Saving Throws, it automatically stabilizes at the start of its turn.", + "Spells that restore life to a dead creature no longer require material components when cast within the fog.", + "Areas enveloped in the purple fog are treated as an Oasis for the purposes of negating the penalties associated with the Great Wasteland." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35. Burial Chambers", + "page": 243, + "entries": [ + "The first time the characters enter any of the burial chambers, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You come upon a dry and ancient crypt. The square hall is lined with dozens of niches carved into the walls, each seemingly filled... with bodies. Living bodies? Wrapped tightly in linen, their forms suggest they are gnolls, but they writhe and squirm within their niches. The sight sends a chill down your spine, and the sound of their moaning raises the hairs on your skin. Thankfully, they appear to be tightly bound to their tombs." + ] + }, + "To maximize the limited space, the priests instructed the brass sentinel laborers to carve as many niches as possible into the walls. Most walls now feature four columns and four rows of niches, each packed tightly with mummified gnolls, with up to three bodies placed deep within each niche.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bound Mummies", + "entries": [ + "Roughly 150 {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} fill each square burial chamber. These mummies are tightly bound in linen, rendering them blind, mute, and unable to move their arms or legs. Their bodies are further secured to the niches they inhabit to prevent them from falling. Now Undead, these mummies writhe helplessly and emit bone-chilling moans. Whenever a living creature approaches a bound mummy, the undead creature salivates through the bindings.", + "The mummies pose no threat to the characters as long as they remain bound." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Many gnolls were buried with their jewelry, either worn or hidden within their bindings, in the hope of preserving their valuables through the Cataclysm. In total, about 1,400 Gold Pieces' worth of assorted jewelry is scattered among the mummies in this area.", + "To loot the mummies' jewelry, a character must make a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching through the wiggling creatures. After 15 minutes, the character collects 200 Gold Pieces' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a {@creature Mummy|MM} and contracts Mummy Rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). It takes seven checks and approximately two hours to loot all the mummies in this area." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35A. Caved Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "A portion of the ceiling in this chamber has collapsed, revealing a tall opening in the rock above, where faint light filters through narrow cracks. Characters may attempt to scale the rubble, wall niches, and jagged rock to reach the hole, but it's difficult, requiring a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check to do so.", + "The hole in the ceiling is 30 feet high and leads to {@adventure area 9|SandsOfDoom14|9|9. Hollowed Residence}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "This route once led to dozens of burial chambers, much like those in {@adventure area 35|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Burial Chambers}, but a massive collapse has rendered the passage completely impassable." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "35C. Traversable Passage", + "entries": [ + "Parts of the walls and ceiling in this hallway have caved in. As the characters near the rubble, they notice a narrow passage through the debris, offering a way forward deeper into the catacombs.", + "Small-sized creatures or smaller can move through the narrow passage, but Medium-sized or larger creatures must first clear the rubble to widen it. A creature can widen the passage by spending 2 hours of work to do so (1 hour per 5-foot square of rubble). For each additional creature that helps with the work, the time required is reduced by half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sandpit Entrance", + "entries": [ + "A large portion of the chamber has broken away, revealing a sand-filled cave system 15 feet below, accessible via a jagged ledge. Climbing up or down the ledge is easy and does not require a skill check. The ledge leads down to {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Burial_Chambers.webp" + }, + "title": "Burial Chambers under Anan'Thul" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36. Sandpit", + "page": 244, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You discover a large, sand-filled cave, its floor strewn with the half-eaten remains of mummified gnolls." + ] + }, + "The zone marked red on the map represents {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}, however this patch is relatively shallow, with a depth of just 4 feet. Medium-sized creatures or larger that enter the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} are considered {@condition Restrained|PHB} as usual, but their movement speed is reduced to 5 feet rather than 0. As an action, these creatures can climb out of the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} and into any ledge or platform within 5 feet of them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "This is the lair of {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} (see 'Deathsting's Statistics'), a fearsome {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} that has spent decades feeding on the helpless mummies from {@adventure area 35|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Burial Chambers}. Corrupted by the rot in its diet, sustained by the mysterious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}, and infused with divine essence from the holy wrappings of the mummies, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} has evolved into a terrifying monster. During the day, it lies dormant, burrowed in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} of this area. At night, the lair is deserted as {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} prowls the city, hunting for prey with ruthless intent.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} is a crazed and tormented creature that relentlessly seeks to kill any living thing it sees. If disturbed during the day or spotted at night, it will lunge to attack." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deathsting's Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} is CR 7, has 160 Hit Points, an AC of 18, and a +9 to hit with its attacks.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} is considered both a Beast and a Fiend.", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} has the following ability scores: Strength 19 (+4), Constitution 18 (+4), Intelligence 4 (-3), and Charisma 10 (+0).", + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} has 30 feet Climbing Speed.", + "The poison from {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s sting is resisted with a {@dc 18} Constitution Saving Throw, taking half damage on a success.", + "If a creature fails the Constitution Saving Throw against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s poison, it becomes Cursed. While Cursed, the creature cannot regain Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with Deathsting", + "entries": [ + "If characters attempt to communicate with {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} using any form of Telepathy, the spell {@spell Speak with Animals|PHB}, or similar magic, they find the {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} to be consumed by madness. It rambles incoherently before fixating on the phrase 'ashes and dust,' repeating it endlessly as it launches its attack.", + "The monstrous scorpion has been driven mad by the whispers of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}, pushing it to kill and spill blood. These whispers can only be silenced by magic that blocks thought detection or prevents telepathic communication, such as the spell {@spell Mind Blank|PHB} or a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}. Loud noises can also muffle the voices in its mind, offering fleeting moments of peace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36A. Cavern Exit", + "entries": [ + "The cave ascends vertically for 45 feet before reaching the surface, emerging through the hole in the floor of {@adventure area 17|SandsOfDoom14|9|17. Into Deathsting's Lair}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "36B. Collapsed Ceiling", + "entries": [ + "There is an opening on the ceiling, 15 feet above the main chamber. It leads into a short tunnel that connects {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit} with {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom14|9|37. Blocked Chambers}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting's Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. To create a scene that hints at this weakness, you could have the sound of a music box echo through the quiet streets of Anan'Thul at night.", + "If they follow the sound, the characters find {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} standing still, captivated by the melody of a tiny music box. As the song comes to an end, they watch as the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night. A good place for this scene could be in the sacked store ({@adventure area 22|SandsOfDoom14|9|22. Sacked Store}). The characters can then take the music box to later use it against {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}, calming the beast and staying its wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Deathsting.webp" + }, + "title": "Deathsting subsists on Heka" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Deathsting", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Increase {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s Hit Points by 30 for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see '{@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom14|14}', on {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} moves through {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} without being {@condition Restrained|PHB}.", + "Loud, continuous sounds, such as the roar of a waterfall or the music from a bard's flute, can soothe {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}, even if they don't completely drown out the voices in its mind. While soothed, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} is {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} and its movement is reduced to 0. {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} ceases to be soothed once the loud noises end or if he is attacked." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} attempts to {@action Grapple|PHB} two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14}. It prefers to use its stinger on {@condition Restrained|PHB} targets.", + "Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14} prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If {@creature Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14}'s Hit Points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37. Blocked Chambers", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter into a crypt, where dozens of niches are carved into the walls, inside of which mummified bodies moan and wiggle in place. Aside from them, several gnoll skeletons lie scattered on the floor. These gnolls died holding bandages, indicating they intended to start the mummification process but never completed it. Among the piles of bones, one of them clutches a spherical orb of amber." + ] + }, + "The corpse holding the amber belonged to a cleric who oversaw the entombment of citizens here, a duty it prioritized over its own burial\u2014until the very end.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The skeleton of a gnoll cleric on the ground holds a sphere of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces.", + "There are 600 Gold Pieces worth of assorted jewelry in the bodies of the mummies entombed in this area. To loot the jewelry, a character must succeed on a {@dc 13} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check and spend 15 minutes carefully searching the wiggling creatures. For each successful check, the character collects 200 Gold Pieces' worth of valuables. On a failed check, the character accidentally touches the cursed flesh of a mummy and contracts mummy rot (see the {@creature Mummy|MM}'s stat block for details). Looting all the mummies in this area requires three checks and about 45 minutes of work." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37A. Short Tunnel", + "entries": [ + "The floor has collapsed, revealing a short cave tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, a 15-foot drop descends into a cave filled with sand. This tunnel connects {@adventure area 37|SandsOfDoom14|9|37. Blocked Chambers} with {@adventure area 36|SandsOfDoom14|9|36. Sandpit}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "37B. Blocked Passage", + "entries": [ + "Piles of debris stretch from floor to ceiling, completely blocking access to the areas beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "38. Moaning Corridor", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Moaning echoes through the long hallway, always just beyond the edge of your vision. Suddenly, a vague shape moves through the fog. It stumbles, trailing long strips of cloth that dangle and drag behind it. Your mouth goes dry, and your muscles tense, as more shapes begin to emerge, stumbling through the fog. Mummies stalk these halls." + ] + }, + "The creatures are a group of {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} that have managed to free themselves. There is a number of {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} equal to the number of characters. If they spot a living creature, they salivate through their wrappings before charging into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each {@creature Mummy|MM} carries {@dice 2d8} Gold Pieces worth of jewelry on their body." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The challenges that the characters will face in the catacombs are perilous, and it is recommended that they take a Long Rest before facing them. Make sure your players understand that they can safely take a Long Rest thanks to the presence of the purple fog, as they may assume that resting in this area is not possible." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Anubian_Mummy.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Mummy" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "39. Destroyed Chamber", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A massive room has fully collapsed, leaving no clear way to bypass the rubble. Next to it, a set of stairs leads upward." + ] + }, + "This area once connected to the ziggurat in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom14|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul}, but it is now completely blocked. There's nothing of value here." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "40. Guardians of the Dead", + "page": 246, + "entries": [ + "The following narrative assumes the characters are approaching from {@adventure area 39|SandsOfDoom14|9|39. Destroyed Chamber}:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The stairs lead to an octagonal room with a finely crafted fountain at its center. The water rests perfectly level with the fountain's brim, without spilling a drop. Two brass-colored constructs stand motionless in the room, their rusted bodies adorned with pieces of amber that are now cracked and shattered." + ] + }, + "The two constructs are {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} bearing the souls of murderers loyal to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}. The Cataclysm shattered all the amber in their frames, so they stand here inert.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fountain", + "entries": [ + "The fountain is, in fact, an enchanted well, designed to magically elevate and purify the water. It shares the same aquifer that supplies the overgrown bathhouse in {@adventure area 21|SandsOfDoom14|9|21. Overgrown Bath House}. However, a {@creature Mummy|MM} has fallen into the well and lies trapped 60 feet beneath the water. As long as the {@creature Mummy|MM} remains there, the water remains foul and cannot be purified. Any creature that drinks the water suffers 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Necrotic damage and must succeed on a {@dc 12} Constitution Saving Throw or contract mummy rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Mummy|MM} at the bottom of the well wears a stunning pendant featuring a bright red ruby. The jewel's glimmer is visible to anyone who peers down into the well, though the {@creature Mummy|MM} that wears it remains hidden beneath the waters.", + "The ruby is magical and functions as a {@item Pearl of Power|DMG}, except it can restore a Spell Slot up to three times per day. Additionally, the wearer can expend one of its uses to cast {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} or {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} on a creature they touch." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "41. Temple Archives", + "page": 247, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Rows of dull metallic shelves house hundreds of tomes and scrolls. Without lecterns, desks, or any organized sections, the documents lie haphazardly arranged across the shelving." + ] + }, + "Whenever {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s dignitaries made an official ruling, created a new law, or signed an agreement, the associated paperwork was stored here. Characters who understand {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} and take the time to read through the scrolls will find themselves overwhelmed by tedious legalese and dense documents concerning the administration of the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters seeking anything of value within the paperwork must make an Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each character can attempt the check, but only once.", + "Match the results of the check to the DCs listed below to see what the characters uncover:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover rough schematics for a colossal construct resembling a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} but towering over 50 feet in height. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and set to be built by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s predecessor, the paperwork reveals that a massive shipment of amber was sent to Anan'Thul for its construction. The schematics are signed 'completed'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a blueprint showing the design of a secret door within the catacombs, hidden behind two large standing sarcophagi. Characters who find this blueprint will automatically recognize the location of the secret door in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods} when they pass by it (marked 'S')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The characters discover a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|PHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Tongues|PHB}, a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Raise Dead|PHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Holy Weapon|XGE}. The scrolls are written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} language." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42. Assembly Hall", + "page": 247, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A long hallway extends into the fog, disappearing from view. On your left, several shorter hallways intersect, hidden behind curtains. The distant, sharp sound of pickaxes echoes through the air, carrying faintly through the curtains." + ] + }, + "This hallway leads to a set of balconies that overlook the Path of Enlightenment, a pathway which stretches from the ziggurat's main lobby in {@adventure area 34|SandsOfDoom14|9|34. Ziggurat of Anan'Thul} to the fane of the temple in {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s dignitaries once gathered on these balconies to manage the city's affairs\u2014a responsibility he handed off to others so he could focus on his own pursuits.", + "The balconies rise 20 feet above the grand hall, with the ceiling extending another 10 feet beyond. The state of the hall below varies; it could be choked with rubble, partially buried, or entirely cleared, depending on the progress of the excavation (see 'Progress of Excavation').", + "The balconies, however, remain mostly free from debris at all times. Characters who step through the curtains from the connecting hallway are granted a prime vantage point to observe the ongoing excavation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42A. Path to Enlightenment", + "entries": [ + "In the grand path, ten {@creature Gnoll|MM} laborers steadily work at the rocks with their pickaxes, while another twenty, arriving in a disorganized manner every 15 minutes, gather the rubble to haul it outside. During the day, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Pack Lord Yz} (see the {@adventure Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} encounter card for his statistics) supervises the operation, flanked by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}. At night, the laborers are mostly left to their own devices, with a patrol from the camp checking in on them once every hour.", + "Because of the balcony's height and the obscuring purple fog, characters that stay quiet and out of sight can observe the excavation in secret without needing to make a check. However, if a character makes a loud noise and fails a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check, they will be spotted. If the characters are detected, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hunting Party}').", + "Nestled between the balconies on the ground floor, small square niches house brass statues seated upon thrones. These are, in truth, eighteen {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} whose amber cores shattered during the collapse. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has deliberately left them inert, for now, until such time he can claim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} for himself and control them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Clan Bloodpaw keeps the excavation areas thoroughly illuminated with several bright {@item Torch|PHB|torches}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "42B. To Encampment", + "entries": [ + "At the western end of the hall, a set of stairs ascends to a large lobby that connects to the rest of the ziggurat. Much of the structure is buried under rubble, except for a clear path leading to the front gate, where {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom14|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment} is located.", + "Reinforcements from Clan Bloodpaw enter the catacombs through these stairs and use them to escape as well." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Progress of the Excavation", + "entries": [ + "The excavation in this area progresses through different stages, depending on when the characters arrive in Anan'Thul and how long they remain (see '{@adventure Excavation Timeline|SandsOfDoom14|9|Excavation Timeline}'). For a visual depiction of the excavation's progress, see below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@color Early Progress|b6a653} illustrates the amount of rubble in the area during the initial stages of the excavation. Refer to this image if you are tracking the days of the adventure and the characters arrive between {@b Day 15} and {@b Day 18}.", + "{@color Late Progress|b6a653} depicts the excavation site as Clan Bloodpaw approaches the end of their work. Refer to this image if the characters arrive between {@b Day 19} and {@b Day 20}.", + "{@color Completed Progress|b6a653} showcases the end of the excavation, including {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus ready to be opened. Refer to this image if the characters arrive after {@b Day 21}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Early_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Late_Progress.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Completed_Progress.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hunting Party", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the catacombs without permission and the gnolls become aware of their presence, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} swiftly organizes a search party to hunt them down. The search party includes two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen}, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts}, and two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues}. Their statistics are listed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. For each character beyond four, you may replace one footman with an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "43. Hallowed Passage", + "page": 248, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A narrow, confining hallway pulses with green light. The source of the light is a series of symbols and charms etched into the walls, each one connected to the next, forming a grand interconnected design." + ] + }, + "As soon as the characters step a few feet into the passage, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you enter the glowing hallway, you notice that all sound vanishes. Your footsteps fall as silent as the grave, your voice fails to break the quiet, and the only sound left is the steady beating of your heart." + ] + }, + "This area is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection adorning the walls. The passage is imbued with holy power that prevents Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside. Additionally, no sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can be created within or pass through the passage.", + "The large brass door that separates {@adventure area 43|SandsOfDoom14|9|43. Hallowed Passage} and {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods} opens automatically when a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is near, shimmering with blue magic as it moves. If no relic is present, a {@dc 20} Strength check is required to force the door open, which will break it from its hinges and send it crashing to the floor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Bright Light fills the passage, emanating from the charms etched into the walls." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ammitic Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "The charms etched into the walls are powered by three amber spheres, evenly spaced along the passage. At the center of the passage, an empty slot in the mural reveals the absence of the fourth and final sphere of amber. Characters who study the mural will notice a disruption in the flow of energy where the missing sphere should be. Inserting a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces into the slot will fully restore the mural's power.", + "When the mural is fully powered, the abstract shapes carved into it begin to vibrate and move. Any character that gazes at the shifting images can make a {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to try to decipher the patterns. Those who succeed start to perceive a grander design within the mural, as if seeing the bigger picture behind the canvas. This revelation causes vivid, holy hallucinations.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallucinations", + "entries": [ + "As the hallucination deepens, the character sees shapes within the drawings, depicting gnolls offering their hearts to a jackal-headed humanoid. The images then come to life, showing the jackal-headed figure weighing the hearts on a scale against a single colorful feather. When the hearts outweigh the feather, the heartless gnolls are devoured by a monstrous chimera, its front body that of a lion, its rear a hippopotamus, and its head a crocodile.", + "The hallucination lasts until another creature shakes the character awake or until 10 minutes pass, whichever comes first. Any character who experiences the hallucination, no matter the duration, gains {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG} and a powerful blessing. The character may choose an Ability Score to increase by 1, as long as it is not their highest or tied for the highest, to a maximum of 20. Once a character has undergone the hallucination, they cannot experience it again." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The amber powering the charms can be extracted and taken. There are currently three orbs of amber on the mural, each worth 50 Gold Pieces, which can be removed using proper tools such as {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}.", + "If the mural is powered by one or fewer orbs of amber, the magic sustaining the charms fade, causing their protection to fail. This removes the {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell effect in the area and allows sound to pass through the passage. The magic is restored when two or more chunks of amber are set into the mural." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44. Servants of the Gods", + "page": 249, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a special burial hall. Ornate sarcophagi flank the path through the room, each meticulously crafted from two large slabs of wood shaped like a gnoll and painted in vivid yellows and blues. From inside each sarcophagus, you hear the unsettling sounds of heavy breathing, moaning, and scratching. The room is dimly illuminated by sconces enchanted with magical light." + ] + }, + "This is where {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s clerics were laid to rest, ensuring they received a burial worthy of their status.", + "This chamber was intended to be safeguarded against the undead by a series of magical charms chiseled into the walls of areas 43 and 46. However, a major collapse disrupted the charms in {@adventure area 46|SandsOfDoom14|9|46. Haunted Temple}, allowing necromantic energies to seep into these halls. As a result, like the rest of the catacombs, the gnolls entombed in here have now become mummies.", + "In this and area 44a, there are 47 sarcophagi in total, each containing a {@creature Mummy|MM}. The sarcophagi are flammable. If one is set on fire, the {@creature Mummy|MM} inside is immediately destroyed, consumed by the flames.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "Dim Light fills the area, cast by magical torches scattered throughout the large hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Locked Sarcophagi", + "entries": [ + "Each sarcophagus is sealed with a special charm in the form of a small green medallion, placed at the center of the sarcophagus. A character who studies the charms can deduce with a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion}) check that the sarcophagi cannot be opened until the charm is broken or dispelled. Each charm can be destroyed as an action by simply carving a line through it with a Piercing or Slashing weapon. A {@creature Mummy|MM} can also be released if the sarcophagus is shattered, either by slamming it to the ground or by dealing 10 Bludgeoning damage to it.", + "If a creature reads the inscription above the shrine in {@adventure area 45|SandsOfDoom14|9|45. Hakkari's Vault}, all the sealing charms are dispelled, releasing the mummies. (Refer to 'Developments' for what happens when the seals are broken.)" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "The section of the wall marked 'S' on the map indicates a secret door concealed behind two sarcophagi. Its presence is obscured by cobwebs that stretch between the sarcophagi, as well as by the purple fog that hinders vision.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding the Secret Door", + "entries": [ + "A {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check is needed to spot the door. However, if the characters found the blueprints in {@adventure area 41|SandsOfDoom14|9|41. Temple Archives} revealing the hidden entrance, they automatically succeed in finding it.", + "Moving a sarcophagus out of the way requires a {@dc 12} Strength check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the sarcophagus falls and shatters, releasing the {@creature Mummy|MM} inside. Once both sarcophagi are moved out, the secret door can be pushed open without needing a check." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters with a Passive Perception of 12 or higher automatically notice a small chunk of amber worth 25 Gold Pieces hidden behind one of the sarcophagi near the secret door. The amber looks damaged, as if half of it was crushed apart (the secret door closed and crushed it in half)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If all the sarcophagi are unsealed or broken, and the mummies within are not immediately destroyed, the charms in {@adventure area 43|SandsOfDoom14|9|43. Hallowed Passage} prevent them from entering the western side of the catacombs. Instead, they will inevitably be drawn towards the only available path out: through {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}.", + "In such a case, the mummies swarm over {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}, his followers, and the workers, forcing them to retreat to the entrance of the ziggurat, where they make their stand. After a grueling battle, the Bloodpaw Clan defeats the threat but at great cost, losing a third of their forces in the fight and another third to a mummy rot epidemic that then sweeps through the camp. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} himself is afflicted with mummy rot, reducing his maximum Hit Points down to 50, with an additional reduction of 10 for every 24 hours that passes. If the {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} is taken or stolen from the treasure tent in {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom14|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} suffers a slow and agonizing death, and the remnants of the warband retreat into the hills." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "44A. Secret Hall", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s dignitaries were secretly interred here, their resting place hidden from the rest of the populace. This hall functions identically to the one in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can easily find a chunk of amber worth 25 Gold Pieces near the secret door leading back to {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods}. This is the crushed half of the chunk of amber found on the other side of the secret door." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "45. Hakkari's Vault", + "page": 250, + "entries": [ + "The door bears a magical seal depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} with its palm facing outward. The door cannot be opened until the seal is dispelled. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + "When the characters enter the chamber, read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A large stone lectern stands against the wall. Resting on the lectern is an open book covered in text and drawings. Above the lectern, etched into the rock, is an inscription that emits a faint, magical glow. There are four podiums in the corners, three holding a scroll, while the fourth lies shattered." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Inscription", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} deeply distrusted his own dignitaries and priests, convinced that their true loyalty lay with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} rather than with him. To ensure his control, he secretly placed charms on their sarcophagi, preventing them from escaping even if they were ever awakened. This precaution allowed him to decide their fate after his own resurrection. This chamber concealed the key to unlock all the sarcophagi, in the event he decided it best to release them from their prison.", + "The glowing inscription on the wall is written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} language and can be read by any character who understands it. A character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check identifies this as a magical incantation, and understands that reading the entire inscription aloud will trigger a magical effect. The inscription reads:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i By his decree, we met our end;}", + "{@i By mine alone, you rise again.}" + ] + }, + "The inscription acts as a magical key that unlocks all the sarcophagi in {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods} and 44a when spoken aloud. Upon reading it, the words echo through the halls, followed by a minor earthquake. Moments later, the sealing charms on the sarcophagi begin to shatter one by one.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roll Initiative", + "entries": [ + "As the seals begin to break, roll for initiative. At the end of each round, choose a random sarcophagus\u2014a {@creature Mummy|MM} will break free from it and immediately search for life to devour. This process continues until all the sarcophagi are open, 47 in total. The characters must choose: stand and fight, or make a quick escape.", + "If the {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} detect no living creatures to attack, they will wander the halls in confusion for {@dice 1d4} hours. Eventually, they will move en masse to {@adventure area 46|SandsOfDoom14|9|46. Haunted Temple}, and then to {@adventure area 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest} (see 'Developments' under {@adventure area 44|SandsOfDoom14|9|44. Servants of the Gods} for details on what happens if the {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} encounter {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Manual of Golems", + "entries": [ + "Resting atop the lectern is a {@item Manual of Iron Golems|DMG}, filled with the arcane rites and precise instructions necessary to forge one. This tome was penned by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s predecessor as part of his work on the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014a towering war construct commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. The characters will confront this massive sentinel in the final chapter of {@i Sands of Doom}. For more details, see {@adventure Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|11|Anubian Empire}.", + "Any creature that reads the manual learns the information listed under 'Statistics' in the titan's entry in {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom14|11|Anubian Empire}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Powerful Scrolls", + "entries": [ + "Three of the podiums in the room each hold a powerful magical scroll, magic that {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} stored here in preparation for any uncertainties following the Great Awakening. The scrolls are sealed in protective casings marked with the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. These casings can only be opened by dispelling the symbol with a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability, or by touching the casing with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + "The scrolls include a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Transmute Rock|XGE}, a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Control Weather|PHB}, and a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Earthquake|PHB}. The fourth scroll was once a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Resurrection|PHB}, but lies ruined amidst the pieces of its shattered pedestal.", + "The scrolls are all written in the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} language." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "46. Haunted Temple", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you approach the chamber, an intense cold seizes your body, growing stronger with each step. The chamber is a grand temple, strewn with rubble, ancient corpses, and shattered benches. At the head of the temple stands an imposing podium, with a beautifully carved pulpit at its center. Your eyes, however, are drawn to the dozens of ghosts that fly about the room. The phantoms moan and gasp as they drift aimlessly through the air above the benches." + ] + }, + "Much of the sanctification of cloth for the mummification rites was performed in this temple. However, the clerics were unable to complete the mummification of all the citizens summoned here and were forced to abandon them, halffinished, as they interred themselves instead.", + "Since the dead here were only half-wrapped in the sanctified cloth, portions of their souls were able to filter out of their bodies upon death. These partial souls were then corrupted by necromantic energies, turning them into spirits. These phantoms fly about the room confused about their state of existence, wanting to but unable to pass on.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "The spirits in the area radiate an unnatural light, suffusing the temple with a dim, blue-green glow." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Spectral Wishings", + "entries": [ + "The room contains three {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} and seven {@creature Specter|MM|Specters}. The {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} are spirits with mostly intact souls, able to think and reason clearly. The {@creature Specter|MM|Specters}, however, are fragmented beings\u2014large parts of their spirit remains trapped within their bodies, while the rest forms the ethereal mass that haunts the air. {@creature Specter|MM|Specters} are confused and aloof; they only attack if commanded so by the {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts}.", + "The holy magic within the purple fog has given the {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} and {@creature Specter|MM|Specters} a more substantial physical form. As a result, they cannot use their Incorporeal Movement or Etherealness feature. These phantoms are clearly visible, can be easily felt when touched, and when spoken to, their voices carry the same vividness as any living creature.", + "The {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} are tethered to their corpses, which restricts their movement to areas 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. They possess no special ability to open any of the sealed doors and cannot enter {@adventure area 47|SandsOfDoom14|9|47. Forge of Brass} as long as the protective charms there remain active.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloth Bindings", + "entries": [ + "There are ten cadavers in the room, each half-wrapped in sanctified bindings. If the characters remove these bindings, the ten spirits will finally be able to pass on in peace. If any of the spirits are slain, but their corpses are not freed from their bindings, they will reform after 24 hours\u2014 enraged and frustrated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Spirits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} approach and plead with the characters to free them by cutting the bindings from the corpses in the room. Having been trapped in this form for so long, they are impatient and reluctant to answer many questions, though they can be persuaded to do so.", + "Characters must succeed on a {@dc 12} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check for each question they wish to ask the {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts}. They possess complete knowledge of the catacombs ({@adventure areas 35|SandsOfDoom14|9|35. Burial Chambers} through {@adventure 51|SandsOfDoom14|9|51. Fane of the Brass Priest}), including the purpose and secrets of every room. However, being bound to this temple and its adjoining rooms as spirits, they have no knowledge of how these rooms may have changed since the Cataclysm.", + "If the characters antagonize the {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts}, refuse to free them, or fail a Charisma check to persuade them to answer questions, the {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} will attack, calling upon the specters for assistance. The {@creature Ghost|MM|Ghosts} will attempt to possess the characters, intending to use their bodies to cut the bindings and free themselves." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape from Above", + "entries": [ + "A section of the temple, on its southwestern corner, is illuminated by light filtering through cracks in the ceiling, 20 feet above. Any attack that deals more than 10 Bludgeoning or Force damage to the ceiling at that location causes part of it to collapse, revealing an opening out onto the surface above. Creatures standing directly beneath the collapse must succeed on a {@dc 12} Dexterity Saving Throw or take {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage as the rubble crashes down.", + "Creatures can scale the rubble and stone walls to reach the opening 20 feet above with a successful {@dc 15} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check. Those who make it to the top find themselves in {@adventure area 30|SandsOfDoom14|9|30. Looted Warehouse}, surrounded by broken crates and barrels." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "47. Forge of Brass", + "page": 251, + "entries": [ + "The two large sets of double doors leading into and out of this area are locked with a magical seal bearing the symbol of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be removed by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's Spellcasting Ability, or by touching the door with a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + "If the characters open the locked doors, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The open doors reveal a chamber bathed in green light, emanating from symbols and charms drawn across the walls. The room once functioned as a workshop where metal constructs were crafted and repaired, however, half of the workshop is buried beneath rubble. Chains dangle from the 30-foot ceiling, some still holding metal pieces and broken parts. Scattered throughout the chamber are constructs in various stages of assembly\u2014some standing, others suspended by chains, and others lying on the floor. No sound emanates from the room." + ] + }, + "This was one of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s many workshops, where he crafted {@creature WBrass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels}\u2014constructs made to obey his every command. A massive collapse destroyed most of the equipment, leaving the workshop in disarray.", + "Among all the debris in the room, only three {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} remain intact; the rest are too damaged to be repaired. However, these sentinels have no souls in them and are therefore nothing more than harmless metal husks. As these constructs were prepared ahead of time to be imbued with souls, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} could easily transplant a soul into them without any of the associated costs (see '{@adventure Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14|14|Hand of Brass}' on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hallow", + "entries": [ + "This chamber is under the effects of a {@spell Hallow|PHB} spell, manifested by the Anubian charms of protection etched upon the walls. The charms prevent Elementals, Fey, Fiends, and Undead from entering or from charming, frightening, or possessing anyone inside.", + "No sound, aside from the beating of heartbeats, can enter or be created in this chamber." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Characters can find the following in the workshop:", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Wall", + "entries": [ + "The protective charms etched into the wall are powered by three amber spheres, each placed in a slot among the carvings. With the right tools, such as a set of {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB}, characters can remove the amber without needing a check. Each of the three spheres of amber is worth 50 Gold Pieces. If two or more spheres are removed, the protective charms fade and the {@spell Hallow|PHB} effect dissipates. The effect reactivates when two or more spheres are placed back into the slots." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amber on the Sentinels", + "entries": [ + "The three soulless {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} are each encrusted with 300 Gold Pieces worth of amber, divided into six spheres, each valued at 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Search the Room", + "entries": [ + "The workshop is a chaotic mess. Characters that search the room can do so with either a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. All characters can make the check, but only once per character. What they find depends on the result, as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 10", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers three {@item Bolt of Slaying|DMG|Bolts of Construct Slaying}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15", + "entries": [ + "The character finds a magical item called {@item Iron Bands of Bilarro|DMG}, pressed under layers of piled up metal. The trinket is accompanied by written instructions on how to use it, including the command word to activate it: \"Kazuga\"' The magical item is made of shiny brass and is slightly cold to the touch." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 20", + "entries": [ + "The character discovers that many of the chains holding aloft tools, metal parts, and a few broken sentinels within the room are suspended by a single {@item Immovable Rod|DMG}, 20 feet above the ground." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "48. Sunken Room", + "page": 252, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The room beyond is partially inundated with sand. Bits of furniture, torn parchment, and debris are visible amidst the accumulated pile." + ] + }, + "This room once stored all the ledgers and paperwork necessary for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} to fund and supply the workshop, including records of the souls used to imbue the city's sentinels. Now, the paperwork lies scattered or buried beneath the sand, most of it lost or destroyed.", + "The sand is filling the room too slowly to pose a significant threat to the characters. But if you want to ramp up the tension or think your players could use an encounter, you may have the {@creature Roper|MM} that haunts Anan'Thul rise from the sand and attempt to snatch one of the characters (see {@adventure Roper in the Sand|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hazards of the City}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "49. Chamber of Purification", + "page": 252, + "entries": [ + "Rubble has collapsed onto the long hallway leading to this room, leaving only a narrow opening among the cracks. Creatures on one side of the rubble can peer through to the other, but only Tiny-sized or amorphous creatures can squeeze through the small opening. Any attempt to dig through the rubble triggers a collapse, completely sealing the opening.", + "When a character peeks through the crack in the rubble, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you peer through the crack, you spot a room on the other side where a wooden mannequin stands against the wall. The mannequin is dressed in a full set of plate armor, crafted from a strange gray material. Glowing hieroglyphics are etched into the armor, casting a dim golden light around it. A richly adorned yellow cloak hangs from the side of the armor. The rest of the room remains out of view." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Inside the Room", + "entries": [ + "In this room, the clerics of Anan'Thul sanctified the cloth bindings with {@item Holy Water|PHB} and incantations. The scrolls and notes scattered throughout the chamber describe the process and explain its intended purpose. Unfortunately, after the closing of {@adventure the Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|1|The Duaat}, the ritual can no longer be replicated.", + "The {@item Telstang Armor|SandsOfDoom14|Armor} on the mannequin once belonged to {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to Anan'Thul. Officially, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} was sent to assist with the preparations for the Cataclysm, but in truth, she was sent to spy on {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} was 'laid to rest' in {@adventure area 50|SandsOfDoom14|9|50. Ishva's Chambers}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 Plate Armor|DMG|Plate Armor +1} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is Immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@adventure Hardened Armor|SandsOfDoom14|16|Armors} and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes. It is valued at 10,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Telstang_Armor.webp" + }, + "title": "Telstang Armor" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cloak of Protection", + "entries": [ + "A yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}, featuring a symbol of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} hangs on the side of the armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Holy Water", + "entries": [ + "Characters searching the {@item Vial|PHB|Vials} and {@item Holy Water|PHB|Flasks} on the desks discover that they contain {@item Holy Water|PHB}, though much of it has spoiled over the millennia. A successful {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Investigation} or {@skill Religion}) check allows a character to salvage up to five Flasks of {@item Holy Water|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "50. Ishva's Chambers", + "page": 253, + "entries": [ + "This door is sealed with a magical symbol depicting the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, its palm facing to the viewer. The seal can be dispelled by casting {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} and succeeding on a {@dc 19} check using the caster's spellcasting ability. The seal is also removed if touched by a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}.", + "When a character approaches the door, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Loud thumping echoes from the stone door, as if someone is repeatedly hurling their entire body against it from the other side. The door is sealed with a blue magical mark resembling a gauntlet, and it does not seem to budge." + ] + }, + "The thumping originates from {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14}, once a powerful servant of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} who was mummified and interred in this room. Now turned into a {@creature Mummy|MM}, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} senses the faint life force of the characters on the other side and, driven by hunger, attempts to tear down the door.", + "Just days before the Cataclysm, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} uncovered {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s plot to break away from the Anubian Empire. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} planned to strike after the Great Awakening, when the Empire would be at its weakest, using his construct armies to wage war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and seize a vast portion of the Empire for himself. Unfortunately for {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} knew she was a spy\u2014right from the beginning\u2014and never intended on letting her go. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} bound her in sanctified cloth and imprisoned her in these chambers, planning to use her as leverage against Ammu when the time came.", + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14}'s undead mind is too far gone for any form of communication. Once the stone door is opened, she immediately lunges at any living creature in sight, driven by insatiable hunger. {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|MM} (CR 5), but she does not have access to her Legendary Actions or Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] features.", + "The room is sparsely furnished, containing only a simple bed and a table.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} carries a total of 340 Gold Pieces worth of assorted jewelry in her body.", + "Resting on a table in the room is a richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword called a {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom14} which functions as a {@item Longsword|PHB}. The {@item Khopesh|SandsOfDoom14} is a {@item +1 Longsword|DMG|Longsword +1} that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wall Scratches", + "entries": [ + "The walls have hundreds of words etched into the stone, streaked with smears of dried blood as if scratched by claws.", + "In rare moments of clarity, {@creature Ishva|SandsOfDoom14} used her own nails to etch the information she collected as a spy, hoping that whoever found her could make sense of them and bring the information back to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. Unfortunately, most of the scribbles are incoherent.", + "Some of the intelligible etchings are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@i Hakkar...raitor...}", + "{@i ...entinels...harmed...relics. Hakkari...ight against Ammu}", + "{@i ...of Brass can't control the titan.}", + "{@i ...warned...will steal the Pharaoh's soul with the Han...}", + "{@i ...e amber cores are its weak...}", + "{@i Something sings to me. Its voice is beautiful. I wait happily for its whispers, telling me that everything will be okay. Keep singing to me, please.}", + "{@i My armor...where...rmor...}", + "{@i Lord Amm...baby?}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Chambers1.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51. Fane of the Brass Priest", + "page": 254, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Yz_Speech.webp" + }, + "title": "Yz adresses his clan" + }, + "The state of this chamber varies depending on how far the excavation has progressed into the {@adventure fane|SandsOfDoom14|9|42. Assembly Hall}. If Clan Bloodpaw hasn't yet reached the fane, the area is buried under thick layers of rubble.", + "If the excavation has reached and cleared the path to {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus, then proceed with the following description:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The excavation's true purpose finally unfolds. At the far end of the hall, now mostly cleared of debris, a towering podium rises from the rubble, supporting an enormous sarcophagus. The casket gleams with a dull golden luster, its once-pristine surface now scarred and tarnished from years buried under stone. Laborers continue to clear the remaining debris, bowing low in reverence each time they pass the golden casket. Soldiers stand watch, their focus split between their duties and the whispered prayers they enact, their eyes locked to the podium as they eagerly await the moment the sarcophagus is fully revealed." + ] + }, + "Unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has been killed, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Standing near the casket, a towering figure looms, its dark, spike-ridden plate armor barely able to conceal the streaks of dried blood that cover it. A towering, bloodstained shield bristling with jagged spikes rests in one hand, while in the other, a long, cruel flail etched with glowing hieroglyphs sways back and forth. As it moves, the flail's spiked ball drags along the floor, carving effortlessly through the stone with a screeching sound that echoes through the chamber." + ] + }, + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} chose to entomb himself here, driven by a dream of rising to crowds of cheering citizens from atop the balconies\u2014clapping and bowing as he passed\u2014before making his way out into the new world. Unfortunately for him, that dream would never come to pass.", + "The golden sarcophagus contains the still-living body of {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}, High Priest and ruler of Anan'Thul, and wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. Unlike the other gnolls entombed in the catacombs, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} was shielded from the necromantic energies by protective charms on his tomb and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} he carries. Though {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} was brought back to life by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, he has been unable to free himself due to the debris sealing his coffin.", + "Deprived of sustenance, the High Priest has endured solely through his communion with the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}\u2014a pact that granted {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} an unnaturally extended life. The whispered promises he embraced have cursed him, transforming him into a {@creature Mummy|MM}, yet without the relentless hunger that drives others of his kind. Instead, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is marked by unnatural dark powers and a malignant disposition, his soul twisted by the very force that sustains him. This tenuous pact has kept him teetering on the edge of life, a shadow of his former self, bound to the will of a malevolent force that now holds him in its grasp.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illumination", + "entries": [ + "If Clan Bloodpaw has excavated into this area, they place several {@item Torch|PHB|Torches} around the room to keep it well-lit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "51A. Fane's Balcony", + "entries": [ + "The balcony overlooks the fane from a height of 20 feet. It features five stone benches and a stone railing. Standing behind any of these provides Half-Cover against Ranged Attacks originating from the opposite side.", + "The pile of rubble on the southern portion of the fane, right beneath the balcony, is high enough to reach up to it. This allows creatures to climb up or down into and from the balcony. Treat the pile of rubble as Difficult Terrain.", + "Because of its great height and the purple fog that obscures vision, characters that remain quiet and out of view in the balcony can spy upon the excavation without the need for a check. A character is spotted if they make a loud sound and fail at a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Stealth}) check. If the characters are spotted, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} sends a gnoll battlegroup to hunt them down (see {@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom14|9|42. Assembly Hall}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Opening the Golden Sarcophagus", + "entries": [ + "After the excavation is complete and the last stone is removed atop the sarcophagus, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} stands beside the golden casket and addresses his clan members in the room with a brief speech. If the characters are present or spying from the balcony, you can narrate the speech as follows:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Now, on the verge of our triumph, I stand before you, my most loyal packmen, to reveal a holy secret bestowed upon me by his radiant grace\u2014glorious Lord Ammu. Our mission was not to save High Priest Hakkari, but to reclaim the Hand of Brass from his unworthy paws. Our Pharaoh has revealed that Hakkari was a treacherous mongrel, plotting rebellion against Anubia and working in these very catacombs to create golems to defy the Aru. Heresy! No longer will our Empire endure soldiers of metal, hidden from the Aru's light, who can resist the commands of our immortal Pharaoh. I command you to shut your eyes and bow before me, for I shall become the new righteous wielder of the Hand of Brass! With my ascension as High Priest, the Bloodpaw Clan will rise, and all will tremble before the weapons of war we will unleash upon the land!}\"" + ] + }, + "Allow the characters a chance to interrupt or attack at any point they like. Once {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} finishes addressing his followers, all the gnolls except him kneel and close their eyes. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} then slides open the sarcophagus lid and plunges a small ceremonial dagger into {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s heart, killing the High Priest. He then takes the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, places it on his left hand, and attunes to it instantly.", + "With the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} in his possession, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} triumphantly returns to camp as the entire encampment celebrates, before he begins to plan for his long journey back to Kunaten Keep." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Conspiracy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s constructs, as direct creations of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, contain a portion of its power and cannot be influenced or attacked by other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}\u2014a fact that always troubled {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, who feared an army beyond his control. {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has been sent by Ammu not to save {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}, but to ensure he never awakens and that the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is safely returned, where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can keep close control over it.", + "Unbeknownst to {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}, Ammu plans to kill him as soon as Al'Kirat is conquered. After that, he will seal the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} in the deepest vault within the Great Pyramid, ensuring that no one can ever wield it against him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Resting Before the Final Fight", + "entries": [ + "Allowing your players to take a Long Rest just before confronting {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} in the final room is not only acceptable, but intended. The time-gated unearthing of the tomb is specifically designed to give the characters a chance to rest before the encounter. Once the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} is stolen from Clan Bloodpaw, the characters will be hunted and will be unable to rest safely within Anan'Thul, forcing them to travel dozens of dangerous miles away to find safe haven." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is coated in thick layers of gold. A creature can scrape off 100 Gold Pieces worth of gold dust from the sarcophagus for each hour of work, up to a maximum of 1,000 Gold Pieces.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} wears a striped head cloth known as a {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom14}, adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. This {@item Nemes|SandsOfDoom14} functions as a {@item Headband of Intellect|DMG} and is worth 5,000 Gold Pieces. Around his neck, he wears a pendant with a large {@item Diamond|DMG} valued at 500 Gold Pieces. Additionally, unless {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has already taken it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} wears the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} on his left hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + "To seize the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, the characters must wait for the excavation to finish and for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus to be unearthed. No matter how they do it, they will likely need to make a swift escape from Anan'Thul before the legions of gnolls descend upon them to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fighting Yz", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is always present when the last remnants of debris are being cleared from the sarcophagus, and he is always accompanied by an {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14}, two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues}, an {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}, and an {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom14}, but he wields a {@item Flail|PHB} that functions as a {@item Mace of Smiting|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Control of the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "Whoever attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} gains control over the {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} of Anan'Thul. If the characters spy on the excavation for too long and inadvertently allow {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} to claim the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, he will become much stronger if any sentinels are present. These sentinels would be compelled to obey {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and fight against the characters, turning an already deadly encounter into a certain defeat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter into a full-scale battle with {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and his soldiers, any workers who see or hear the fight will immediately flee to the camp to raise the alarm. Five minutes later, reinforcements arrive from {@adventure area 42b|SandsOfDoom14|9|42B. To Encampment}, consisting of the same soldiers as those in the hunting party (see '{@adventure Hunting Party|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hunting Party}')." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} was strained, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} uses the statistics of a {@creature Mummy Lord|MM}, but in his weakened state, he is {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} and currently has only 10 Hit Points. He can do nothing but speak, and even his words are frail and pitiful. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s only ability is to command {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} within earshot to do his bidding, a task that requires only the sound of his voice\u2014so long as he still possesses the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. If alive, he does not join the battle between the characters and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}, but he takes whatever measures he can to defend himself.", + "If {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is forced to fight the characters, you may allow him to use any abilities that rely solely on nothing more than his voice. Examples include his Dreadful Glare and Blasphemous Word features, the {@spell Command|PHB} spell, and so on.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} has the Rejuvenation [Undead Restoration] feature, but in his case, it is the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, replace a footman with an {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14} or add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} wields a {@item Mace of Smiting|DMG} (in the form of a {@item Flail|PHB}). He also carries 50 Platinum Pieces, three {@item Sending Stones|DMG} linked to the leaders of three other warbands in the area, a nonmagical ceremonial dagger with an adamantine blade worth 200 Gold Pieces, and two {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG|Potions of Greater Healing}.", + "The magus carries a sphere of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces, which it uses as a focus. Each gnoll, except for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}, carries {@dice 1d4} Platinum Pieces on them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} attunes to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}, his Hit Points increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|PHB} as a Bonus Action on each of his turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s primary goal is to secure the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}. If it is within his reach, he is willing to spend a few turns obtaining it, and he will always focus his attacks on whoever is carrying it if he can reach them.", + "The rogues stealth and target those on the balcony. The magus teleports up the balcony using {@spell Misty Step|PHB}, before knocking targets down with their {@spell Thunderwave|PHB}.", + "The enchanter inspires {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and uses its magic to keep itself and the magus alive. The footmen stays on the ground floor, focusing on protecting the enchanter. If a brute is present, it climbs to the balcony to {@action Grapple|PHB} enemies and toss them to the ground floor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Design Intent", + "entries": [ + "This encounter is intended to be very challenging, if not utterly deadly, unless approached with caution. Players are expected to level the playing field by allying with {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels}, assassinating {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} in his sleep or stealing his magical items, unleashing mummies onto the gnoll camp, or any other such action of their devising." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Pack_Lord_Yz.webp" + }, + "title": "Pack Lord Yz" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 257, + "entries": [ + "The chapter concludes when any of the three factions\u2014 the characters, Clan Bloodpaw, or {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}\u2014survives and successfully claims the power of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory for Yz", + "page": 257, + "entries": [ + "A victory for {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} means claiming the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} and killing {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}. The gnoll encampment erupts in celebration as {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} breaks open casks of honey, leaving the soldiers drunk and sluggish on the sweet nectar for an entire day.", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} uses the {@item Sending Stones|DMG} in his possession to contact three of the nearest warbands of Clan Bloodpaw, directing them to converge on the encampment in {@adventure area 32|SandsOfDoom14|9|32. Bloodpaw Encampment}. Within 48 hours, over 120 fresh Anubian soldiers arrive in Anan'Thul, where they are ordered to rebuild the ziggurat to become {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s new fortress. Once they are here, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} sets out for Kunaten Keep to join the main army.", + "It takes {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} five days to reach Kunaten Keep. He travels with three full battlegroups, totaling 15 soldiers in his retinue: five {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen}, three {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magus}, two {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics}, one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Enchanter}, and four {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts}. Characters can track them with a successful {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The DC increases by 5 for each full day {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} is ahead of them. Add an {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14} for each character beyond four.", + "If {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} manages to reach Kunaten Keep, he will be out of the characters' reach for most of the adventure. They will have another opportunity to confront him during the Siege of Al'Kirat (see '{@adventure Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom14|11|Special Enemies}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wrath of Clan Bloodpaw", + "page": 257, + "entries": [ + "Characters who escape with the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} will be relentlessly tracked and hunted by Clan Bloodpaw. The next two times you roll on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table, the result is always the '{@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom14|6|Anubians}' encounter on {@table Anubian Battlegroup|SandsOfDoom14}. These Anubians are members of Clan Bloodpaw who have tracked the characters and aim to slaughter them to restore their lost honor and reclaim the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Characters who suspect they are being tracked can make a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to track their pursuers. If successful, they encounter the gnolls and gain an opportunity to ambush them instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hakkari's Rise", + "page": 257, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is no ally to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, but that doesn't make him a friend to Al'Kirat either. He is focused on his own survival and the restoration of his city's power. If saved and offered a partnership, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} is willing to unearth hundreds of sentinels from the sunken city and send them to aid Al'Kirat in their war against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}\u2014but this would require him to keep the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} has been attuned to the relic for so long that he can no longer willingly unattune from it. In other words, if required to relinquish it, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} would have to die. In such case, he makes a desperate stand to the bitter end, commanding all sentinels within view to defend him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If the characters successfully ally with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}, the High Priest honors his bargain and musters a battalion of constructs, which assists the characters in the final chapter of the adventure. For more information on the consequences of this action, refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|Siege Reinforcements} ." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Embrace Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Once freed, {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} rises as the dark lord of Anan'Thul, his power slowly restored as he yields to the insidious {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}. Within months, he begins unearthing the legions of mummies entombed deep within the catacombs, bending them to his will. One by one, Clan Bloodpaw falls, twisted by his dark magic and made into loyal servants. Under his reign, the Sunken City of Anan'Thul becomes a bastion of darkness, a forsaken realm where evil festers and the light dares not tread." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Sentinels", + "page": 257, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} are forever bound to their metal forms, unable to attain true freedom as their souls are permanently fused with their suits. Only the destruction of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} can grant their souls true freedom.", + "However, the wielder of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} could choose not to command them, allowing the sentinels to live out their eternal existence in whatever manner they wished. If given this chance, the sentinels are deeply grateful and will depart from the city as soon as they can, venturing out into the world. Depending on how they were treated, some sentinels might even choose to continue traveling with the characters or aid in the defense of Al'Kirat against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter9/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm", + "page": 258, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Across the vast worlds of the multiverse, myths persist of unreachable places filled with wonder and magic. Some speak of golden cities concealed within the jungles, while others tell of paradises nestled atop sky-piercing peaks. There are stories of islands teeming with technological marvels and of floating temples guarding the secret to everlasting life. Such places demand more than simple exploration\u2014they call for extraordinary courage, personal growth, and the resolve to endure countless trials. These challenges test the spirit, separating the unworthy from those able to rise to greatness. The Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet is one such legend\u2014or at least, it was once upon a time.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is the guardian and gatekeeper of the Roaming Treasury, a mystical demiplane that safeguards the treasures and tributes amassed by the Aru\u2014a pantheon of gods who have spent eternity exploring the infinite reaches of the multiverse. Scattered throughout the myriad of worlds are numerous entrances to this treasury, each mobile, everchanging, and transient in its own unique way\u2014yet all lead to the same realm of boundless wealth, power, and knowledge, awaiting those bold enough to find it.", + "Reaching the Roaming Treasury is no small feat, as it demands the completion of perilous trials and challenges, each as unique as the gateway that guards it. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, doubling as the gate and its warden, grants entry only to the worthy, while the rest face their doom in the very attempt.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 258, + "entries": [ + "This chapter starts in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. How they are guided there depends on their Path of Fate, as described ahead on the {@adventure Paths of Fate|SandsOfDoom14|10|Paths of Fate}. That said, you can start this chapter at any time the characters choose to visit the settlement after reaching 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparation", + "entries": [ + "To prepare for this chapter, review the entry on {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} on {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|2|Ecology of the Wastes} and the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Additionally, since the characters will be traveling across the Wasteland for a large part of this chapter, make sure you have the {@adventure Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom14|6|Random Encounters} tables ready to handle any random encounters the characters may find during their journey." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Chapter Summary", + "page": 258, + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury lies concealed within a massive sandstorm that endlessly circles around the Wasteland. To navigate the storm and locate the Treasury, the party requires the Scarab Key, a special trinket which is split into two parts. Reuniting the two halves is a challenge crafted by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} to test those who seek entry.", + "The chapter begins with the characters arriving at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search of a Druid, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, who holds one fragment of the key. Unfortunately, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} has ventured off to investigate peculiar animal behavior in the region and has not returned. Matters escalate when the settlement is attacked by a flock of {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}. After repelling the attackers, the characters track {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} to a verdant grove hidden within the crags, where a young {@creature Dryad|MM} has taken him hostage. By rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}, the characters secure the first fragment of the Scarab Key.", + "Inscribed upon the key fragment is a map that guides the party to the Lunar Shrine, a ruined temple atop the Eastspire Mountains built in honor of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, the Aru guardian of the Treasury. There, an ancient monument reveals the purpose of the Treasury and the tests required to enter, as well as a map leading to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} herself. All they need now is the final half of the Scarab Key, currently in the possession of a group of bandits trailing behind the Treasury and the great sandstorm that hides it.", + "The characters plunge into the sandstorm to confront the bandits. After defeating them amidst the swirling chaos, the two fragments of the Scarab Key reunite, pointing the way to the Eye of the Storm. There, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} meets and judges the party, allowing them passage into the Roaming Treasury.", + "Once inside the Roaming Treasury, the characters uncover the vast wonders of the demiplane, retrieve priceless treasures, and claim the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of great power. However, they must be careful to adhere to the Treasury's sacred rules, as breaking them risks triggering the collapse of the demiplane, forcing the characters to flee or perish within it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 259, + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|10} is designed for a party of 7th or 8th level characters. The character's are expected to gain one level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain a level if they find, explore, and survive the perils of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "Characters can earn experience by completing the following special tasks:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Rescuing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 300 XP}", + "Acquiring the left-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 XP}", + "Each still-beating heart returned to Zarai: {@b 50 XP}", + "Uncovering the Lunar Shrine: {@b 300 XP}", + "Acquiring the right-side piece of the Scarab Key: {@b 300 XP}", + "Entering the Roaming Treasury: {@b 500 XP}", + "Claiming the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}: {@b 2,000 XP}", + "Discretionary experience you can freely award: {@b 500 XP}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter Background", + "page": 259, + "entries": [ + "This chapter handles several interwoven storylines. This section provides all the backstory you need to prepare for it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Never-Ending Storm", + "page": 259, + "entries": [ + "Circling the Wasteland in an endless loop, a colossal sandstorm rages on. It measures two miles wide and advances at six miles a day (or roughly 5 feet a round). Without proper protection, the storm's abrasive sands strip away flesh, leaving victims flayed to the bone. Any traveler caught in its path is doomed unless they can find shelter to survive the storm's wrath.", + "This mysterious storm has puzzled and terrified the Kirati for generations. To them, it is a manifestation of the Wasteland's many curses. That is because unlike normal sandstorms, which are brief and fleeting, this tempest has persisted for as long as anyone can remember.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "She Who Is Powerful", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati correctly attribute the storm to unnatural origins, but the truth buried within its heart defies even the wildest beliefs of the most superstitious tieflings.", + "At the eye of the storm dwells a living deity\u2014one of the Aru\u2014who, eight thousand years ago, blessed the gnolls and freed them from demonic oppression. This Aru, called {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, honored by the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful,' survived both the devastating aftermath and the lingering corruption of the Cataclysm.", + "This {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, like many divine avatars across other worlds, is a mere aspect of the true deity, whose real essence resides in the outer planes, indifferent to the events of {@i Sands of Doom}. This avatar, hereafter referred to simply as '{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet},' is the architect of the never-ending storm, designed both as a shield against the Wasteland's toxic miasma and as a trial for those courageous enough to seek her and prove themselves worthy of her boon." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ravaging Madness", + "entries": [ + "The convocation of the great spell that ultimately caused the Cataclysm left the goddess profoundly weakened. Years spent enduring the Cataclysm's fallout and wandering the corrupted Wasteland have further depleted her essence. As a result, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} can no longer fully manifest her oncemagnificent form\u2014a lioness of titanic size and power. Now, her body disintegrates into sand mere moments after taking shape, forcing her to constantly rematerialize to maintain a physical form. To conserve her dwindling energy, she prefers to manifest only her head, trading mobility for greater stability. Yet even this meager form cannot fully withstand the strain; large clusters of her body turn to sand and fall from her form whenever she speaks or moves.", + "The sandstorm enveloping {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} shields her from the corruption of the Wasteland, its magic as potent as its physical fury. Neither the creeping Rust nor the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands} can penetrate this protective barrier. However, this barrier also isolates the goddess, limiting her awareness of the world beyond. Roaming the dunes in isolation, she remains hidden from the malevolent essence that festers deep within the Wasteland, her decaying existence sustained by the last vestiges of her divine essence." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Trial of a Goddess", + "page": 260, + "entries": [ + "In this world, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} decreed that access to the Roaming Treasury would require two trials: locating its hidden gate and earning her permission as its guardian. To this end, two keys were forged, forming a single golden scarab figurine when joined together. Each piece bore a portion of a map engraved on its underside.", + "Owning only one half of the map would guide its holder to a mountaintop shrine (see '{@adventure Lunar Shrine|SandsOfDoom14|10|Lunar Shrine}'), where a stone tablet explained the significance of the scarabs and a compass hinted at the location of the Roaming Treasury.", + "The golden scarab, when fully assembled, was more than just a map; it was also a guide and a key. When the two pieces united, the scarab would spring to life, flying and leading the way towards the Roaming Treasury. Those who arrived at the treasury with the completed scarab were granted immediate access, while others were required to provide tributes or undergo further trials in order to enter.", + "Throughout the millennia, the scarab pieces have been found time and again, enabling countless adventurers to meet the goddess and gain access to the Roaming Treasury. Each time, a new golden scarab is forged, split into two, and spread across the land, awaiting its discovery by the next fortunate\u2014or doomed\u2014set of explorers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Druid|MM} who leads the settlement at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, holds the left half of the Scarab Key. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} discovered the scarab years ago, during a mission while working for the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, recovering it from the neck of a gnoll mummy he and his group defeated.", + "Struck by the beauty of the scarab, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} chose to bid on the trinket and keep it. Busy with his duties, however, he never found the time to climb the mountains and investigate where the map found on the underside of the scarab might lead. Instead, he kept the trinket as a keepsake, hoping that perhaps one day he could explore its secrets.", + "If the characters often find themselves in the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, they are likely to encounter {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} several times throughout {@i Sands of Doom}. However, they are unlikely to realize the significance of the scarab he holds, even as they spot it hanging around the Druid's neck.", + "By the time the characters finally learn of the scarab's importance, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} will have disappeared, kidnapped by a curious desert {@creature Dryad|MM}. The characters will need to track him down and rescue him before they can negotiate or force him to part with the trinket." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Right-Sided Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Originally, the right half of the Scarab Key was hidden within the crumbling ruins of an ancient Anubian settlement, perched high in the Northspire Mountains. However, it is discovered and claimed by either {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} or {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}, depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, as detailed below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] or [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} claims the fragment, hoping to use it to enter the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} claims the fragment to ensure that neither {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} nor the characters can obtain it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "No matter who retrieves the right half of the Scarab Key, they deliver it to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, the merciless leader of the Black Company, a band of cutthroat bandits that prowl the Wasteland. To reclaim the piece of the scarab, the party must challenge {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} and wrest the artifact from his murderous grip." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "What do people know?", + "entries": [ + "The characters may learn of the Never-Ending Storm at any point in {@i Sands of Doom}. To learn more, they may ask caravaneers for rumors and legends, consult adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild for firsthand accounts, or turn to libraries and historians for recorded lore.", + "If so, the following details can be shared freely:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The storm is known by many names. Beastfolk call it the Blizzard of Bones, for the flayed corpses entwined in its gusts. The orcs see it as a symbol of the desert's anger, dubbing it the Great Wrath. The tieflings and other Kirati refer to it as the Never-Ending Storm.", + "The storm circles Center Spire in a clockwise motion, always remaining within the bounds of the surrounding mountains. Though some believe there is a specific pattern to its path, no one has yet deciphered it.", + "The storm is clearly magical in nature. All divination attempts to scry into it have resulted in failure.", + "A central point, referred to as the 'Eye of the Storm,' is believed to exist. A failed expedition by the Seekers to find it resulted in all of their deaths.", + "Despite its size, the storm is hard to find in the vast Wasteland. On the other hand, once spotted, its slow pace makes it relatively easy to avoid or outrun." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Scarab_Key_Parts.webp" + }, + "title": "Two halves of the Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Full_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Full Scarab Key" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company", + "page": 261, + "entries": [ + "The Black Company, a band of human mercenaries, arrived in Kirat claiming a desire to join the expedition into the Great Pyramid. But when the caravans departed Kunaten Keep for the Pyramid, they instead veered west and established a hidden base in the Eastspire Mountains. Their real intention was to turn to banditry, ambushing treasure-laden caravans traveling between the Pyramid, Kunaten Keep, and Al'Kirat. Once their haul was secured, the plan was to flee north to the coast, where their moored ship was ready to whisk them away with their newfound wealth.", + "Ironically, their greed spared them from the massacre the expedition suffered at the hands of the Anubians. Yet this twist of fate left them stranded in the unforgiving Wasteland\u2014with no caravans to plunder, no money, dwindling supplies, and encircled by a horrifying army of ghoulish gnolls sowing death throughout the desert.", + "The bandits, forced to either leave Kirat or face starvation, are eventually saved by the intervention of either {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} (depending on the characters' Path of Fate, see {@adventure Right-Sided Scarab|SandsOfDoom14|10|Trial of a Goddess}), who supplies them with resources and a renewed purpose. In return, the bandits agree to form an uneasy alliance with this NPC in order to hunt for the Roaming Treasury. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, the ruthless leader of the Black Company, is then entrusted with the right half of the Scarab Key, and the bandits fan out across the desert, determined to locate the remaining piece.", + "Now, members of the Black Company have spread across Kirat in pursuit of the left piece of the Scarab Key. In Al'Kirat, some members skulk the streets in search of information. Others range across the Wasteland on horseback, tirelessly chasing any hint that might lead them to their prize.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Members", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company comprises around ninety individuals. Of these, twenty are {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, trained in the use of grimfire weapons. Another twenty are {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} armed with {@item Scimitar|PHB|Scimitars}, and fifteen are {@creature Spy|MM|Spies} who excel at shooting Crossbows from horseback. The remaining thirty-five are noncombatants, which includes sailors, cooks, servants, women, craftsmen, and wounded gang members, all of whom use the {@creature Bandit|MM} stat block. They gang has thirty {@creature Riding Horse|MM|Riding Horses}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" + }, + "title": "Black Company Bandit" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Weapons", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company takes its name from the black powder they use, a substance capable of producing explosions strong enough to breach walls or cause lethal destruction. This powder is crafted from grimstone, rare rocks mined from the Drek'Alor mountains in the dwarvish lands to the west.", + "Years ago, the bandits captured a dwarvish ship transporting crates of grimstone, and have since used the stolen cargo to forge their infamy across the human lands to the north. However, their once-abundant supply has now dwindled to a few remaining satchels. Desperate to secure wealth before their advantage is lost, they have ventured to Kirat, gambling everything on one final opportunity to retire as legends rather than as common brigands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Price", + "entries": [ + "The scarcity of grimpowder helps regulate the value of grimfire weapons. {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} looted by the characters from any gunslinger can be sold in Al'Kirat for 200 Gold Pieces each. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14}, on the other hand, sells for 100 Gold Pieces per charge it has." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "GunslingerStatistics", + "entries": [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} use the statistics of a {@creature Bandit Captain|MM}, but have a +7 to hit with all weapon attacks and are CR 4. They possess the Mounted Combatant feature, as detailed below. In addition, they also wield a single {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} which they are proficient with.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mounted Combatant", + "entries": [ + "The gunslinger has Advantage on Melee Attacks against unmounted creatures smaller than its mount. It can force an attack aimed at its mount to target itself instead. If the mount is subjected to an effect that requires a Dexterity Saving Throw for half damage, the mount takes no damage on a successs and half damage on a failure." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "entries": [ + "{@i Ranged Weapon Attack:} +7 to hit, reach 30/90 ft., one target. {@i Hit:} 29 ({@damage 4d12 + 3}) Piercing damage. All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once. It must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a Short Rest before it can be shot again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Among a group of gunslingers, one is responsible for carrying a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14} to reload their firearms. A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel with fire triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking only half damage on a success. Objects caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key. For further details, see {@adventure Black Company Riders|SandsOfDoom14|10|Sekhmet's Storm}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14} with the following modifications: he has 105 Hit Points and wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} rather than one. Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. If defeated, he triggers these satchels into a devastating explosion to take others down with him (see {@adventure One Last Hurrah|SandsOfDoom14|10|Encounter: The Black Company}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Garret_Thorne.webp" + }, + "title": "Garret Thorne" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Hideout (Oasis)", + "page": 262, + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's hideout lies at the eastern base of the Eastspire Mountains. Horse trails leading to the cave can be spotted 4 miles away with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check. The cave once served as the lair of a {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Fang Dragon}, before it was slain by the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}' grimfire.", + "The hideout has four large caverns, which feature pools of clear, fresh water fed by thin waterfalls that stream from the ceiling. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} make use of barrels and crates for furniture and string hammocks for their beds. At the center of the largest chamber lies the skeleton of the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Fang Dragon}, its ribs forming a hollow where the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} store their loot.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} have gathered a trove of Anubian rinkets and baubles, stolen from travelers or uncovered from ruins during their short time here. The trove is valued at 1,200 Gold Pieces and weighs a total of 500 pounds. Alongside this trove is a separate pile holding 250 Gold Pieces and 50 Platinum Pieces.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} have stockpiled enough food to provide 100 units worth of Traveling Supplies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interacting with the Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company's main fighting force has left in search of the Roaming Treasury, leaving 35 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} to guard the cave. If attacked, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} put up a show of resistance but will quickly surrender once a few of them are defeated. Most of these {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} are either weakened by disease and injury or lack experience in battle. If questioned, they can only point the characters to the Lunar Shrine (see {@adventure Lunar Shrine|SandsOfDoom14|10|Lunar Shrine}), as they know {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} found what he was looking for with the information found there." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Setting the Black Company", + "page": 262, + "entries": [ + "It is important to properly set up {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} and the Black Company. Use the events described below to gradually introduce the Black Company to the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bounty on Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Reports of human {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} terrorizing the Wasteland have flooded into Al'Kirat. Though brigands are common, these outlaws are different\u2014highly organized, well-supplied, and wielding {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} with plenty of grimpowder to spare. Travelers leaving the city are warned not to trust humans they meet in the Wasteland. In response to the growing threat, the city has placed a bounty on any human traveling the dunes while bearing a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}. Each pistol delivered to the Adventurer's Guild earns 300 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Caravan Massacre", + "entries": [ + "The Black Company scours the desert, pillaging and killing in pursuit of information on the left half of the Scarab Key.", + "At a time of your choosing while the party travels across the Wasteland, they come across the aftermath of a brutal ambush\u2014a military caravan, once well-defended, now massacred by the Black Company. Charred bodies and debris bear witness to the raw power of {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols}. The dead have been stripped of valuables and the beasts of burden taken. The caravan could be Kirati, Gnoll, or Orcish (your choice), and the attack occurred {@dice 1d4} days ago." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Introducing Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "At some point during this chapter, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} and the Black Company will ambush the characters. Before running this chapter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when this confrontation takes place: (1) before the characters reach Zarai in their search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, at a moment of your choosing; (2) in Zarai, the day after {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} has been rescued; (3) during their journey to the Lunar Shrine, at a moment of your choosing; (4) as they approach the Never-Ending Storm.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} surrounds the party with 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs}, and 10 {@creature Spy|MM|Spies}, all mounted on 20 {@creature Riding Horse|MM|Riding Horses} (each shared by two riders). If in Zarai, they encircle the settlement, seizing random civilians as hostages.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} orders the party to surrender. If they resist, his forces fire enough grimfire shots to incapacitate them. He is searching for information on the left half of the Scarab Key, promising mercy to those who share what they know\u2014a lie.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Robbing the Party", + "entries": [ + "Once subdued, the party is robbed. Each character may attempt a {@dc 10} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand} or {@skill Stealth}) or a Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check to hide their valuables. For every point below 10 on their roll, the character loses 100 coins and one random item from their inventory. If half or more of the party fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} take half of their Traveling Supplies. If a character carries a piece of the Scarab Key and fails, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} discover and seize it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate Intervenes", + "entries": [ + "As their belongings are stripped away and {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} prepares to execute them, fate intervenes. A terrifying tremor ripples through the ground, heralding the arrival of two {@creature Bulette|MM|Bulettes}, drawn by the scent of so many horses. If the characters follow the Path of [Erudition], and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is not already with the party, it is instead her who fatefully arrives\u2014 darkening the sky with a cascade of acid.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}, thrown into disarray, flee in all directions\u2014 giving the party a chance to escape." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Paths of Fate", + "page": 263, + "entries": [ + "This chapter begins at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}. Who guides the characters to the settlement, and what motivations they might have for seeking the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet, depends on the Path of Fate they are following.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "[Devotion] and [Benevolence]", + "page": 263, + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choice after the characters advance to 7th level, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will contact the characters through their dreams in order to assist them in locating the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. Through the dream, she offers them a brief description of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} and the sacred vault she guards, including the fact that it houses a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}\u2014the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}).", + "To locate the treasury, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} instructs the party to travel to the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} and seek out {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, who unknowingly holds one of the two keys they will need.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "In this Path of Fate, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} also reveals that the Rite of the Solar Throne resides within the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 263, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} seeks out the characters, hoping to gain their aid in locating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}. She learned of the Aru's survival by studying the ancient hieroglyphics hidden in the submerged depths of the Temple of Aku'Tal (see {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3}).", + "According to the hieroglyphics, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} welcomed many pilgrims during the time of Anubia, as she was the guardian to a vault of riches and wonders. The goddess granted entrance into this sacred vault only to those with the virtue to deserve it or those courageous enough to pass her tests. Unfortunately, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has no insight into the nature of these tests or where one must go to face them. What she does know is that the test requires finding two golden scarabshaped trinkets. Her latest investigation has also revealed that the Black Company, a ruthless band of desert bandits infamous for their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols}, is actively searching for them.", + "At a time of your choosing during {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} approaches the characters to request a partnership of mutual interest to uncover more about {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} and the legendary treasury she guards. At this moment, she confides in them her goals and ambitions, her growing concern that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has fallen victim to the Wasteland's corruption, and her hope that the goddess can assist in this matter.", + "Unfortunately, without {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s guidance, the characters will be blind as to how to proceed. They will have to visit the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} after they have reached 7th level, and subsequently help the settlement find {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, in order to advance this storyline. Thankfully, the Oasis is a frequent stop for travelers in the Wasteland, making it a likely destination for the party.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} does not join the characters as they work to help the settlement of Zarai and rescue {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}. However, as soon as they acquire the first piece of the Scarab Key, she reunites with the group and travels alongside them for the remainder of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Finding the Left-Side Scarab", + "page": 263, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Druid|MM} and retired member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, holds the left half of the Golden Scarab. He resides at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}, a well-known landmark in the Wasteland. Recently, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} left the Oasis to investigate peculiar changes in animal behavior in the area and has yet to return. The people of Zarai are not yet alarmed, as {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} often takes long excursions into the desert.", + "Unbeknownst to them, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} discovered the source of the strange animal behavior: a {@creature Dryad|MM} named {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} has been using her magic to lure wild beasts to her grove. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} found the grove after tracking the animals, only to fall under her spell. Enthralled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} has remained by her side.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} has long known that blood has the power to cleanse the sands of the Wasteland and has relied on animal sacrifices to purify her grove. Now with the assistance of an unwilling {@creature Druid|MM}, whose knowledge of the Wasteland's fauna has proven invaluable, she has learned of the {@creature Peryton|MM}'s unique ability to extract the still-beating hearts of their prey. Through horrific experimentation, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} discovered that still-beating humanoid hearts purify the land far more effectively than animal blood ever could.", + "This revelation led to an alliance between {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} and the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. In exchange for allowing them to feast on the animals in her care, the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} bring {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} the humanoid hearts she requires. And now, compelled by the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s magic, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} unwittingly revealed the location of Zarai\u2014a defenseless settlement ripe for attack\u2014giving the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} a new target for their gruesome harvest.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Read up on Perytons", + "entries": [ + "Before running this section, consult the {@creature Peryton|MM} entry in {@adventure Chapter 2|SandsOfDoom14|2|Ecology of the Wastes}, to familiarize yourself with how these creatures steal hearts and what befalls those who fall victim to them." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis of Zarai", + "page": 264, + "entries": [ + "The settlement is described in {@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}.", + "When the characters reach Zarai, they find the town in a state of chaos as the locals prepare to flee the Oasis. News of an advancing Anubian army has filled them with fear, prompting a collective decision to march west. Amidst the flurry of activity, the townsfolk are packing crates, repairing sleds for the journey, and arguing over where to go once they leave the Wasteland. However, one unresolved concern lingers: {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, the town's {@creature Druid|MM}, has yet to return from his recent journey, and the villagers are hesitant to leave without him.", + "If the characters ask about {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}'s whereabouts, they are told, \"{@i He went to investigate why the animals have been acting so strangely. All these herds migrating south\u2014he said it didn't make sense. There's nothing down south! What, are they climbing the Blackstone Gorge? It's ridiculous! But now it's been a week, and we have to leave. Where could he be!?}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The party may also spot {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} in Zarai, the {@creature Druid|MM}'s {@creature Giant Boar|MM} companion, visibly distressed by {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}'s prolonged absence. The boar paces restlessly through the town, letting out frustrated squeals as he does so.", + "{@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Giant Boar|MM}, with the following changes: he has 70 Hit Points, an Intelligence score of 4 (-3), and the ability to make two attacks with his tusks as part of his Attack action. Thanks to {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}'s thorough training, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "Four members of the Black Company are keeping a low profile in Zarai, waiting for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} to return. They have credible information that the {@creature Druid|MM} carries a necklace fitting the description of the half-scarab they seek. Initially planning to sneak into his home at night, kill him, and steal the artifact, they now lay low and avoid any unnecessary attention.", + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} appear as well-armed humans, marked by battle scars, who deliberately avoid mingling with the locals. If questioned, they claim they are resting their horses and intend to leave in just a few days. They have taken shelter in an abandoned building on the outskirts of town and keep their two horses stabled by the tavern.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} use the statistics of {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} and each is armed with a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}. The group is comprised of:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}: The tall, ruggedly handsome leader of the group. He is confident and intelligent.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom14|Crazy Eyes}: A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom14|Sharkface}: Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom14|Kyle}: Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} holds a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14} with 6 charges. The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} keep their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} hidden, and reserve their use only for dire situations. All four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} carry {@dice 4d8} Gold Pieces each." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attack on Zarai", + "page": 264, + "entries": [ + "At any moment of your choice while the party is staying in Zarai, the Oasis comes under attack by a massive flock of {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}. The winged monstrosities swoop down and target any humanoid they can see. Some savagely slash their victims, while others pin them in place, violently pecking at their chests. Those who die\u2014or are held too long\u2014have their hearts magically ripped from their bodies, which the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} carry off in their talons as grisly trophies.", + "Panic consumes the settlement as citizens flee in all directions. Knowing they can do little once the citizens have taken shelter indoors, the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} keep their attack brief, lasting only up to 5 minutes. After collecting whatever hearts they are able to claim, the creatures retreat, disappearing into the skies flying south (they fly to Ashae's Grove).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Heartseekers", + "entries": [ + "If the characters step outside to challenge the creatures, seven {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} split from the main flock to engage them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional two {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Peryton_Stealing_Heart.webp" + }, + "title": "Peryton steals a beating heart" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "page": 264, + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} claim {@dice 3d6} hearts from Zarai's populace and {@dice 2d6} of the victims will die in the process. If the characters intervened to fight some of the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, these results are reduced by half. Those who survive despite losing their hearts are swiftly taken to the tavern and given first aid.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Old Tusk", + "entries": [ + "The great boar, with his sharp sense of smell, detects a faint trace of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}'s scent on the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}. He squeals in excitement sniffing at the corpses, flipping them over one by one and charging around in a frenzy." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knowledgeable Barkeep", + "entries": [ + "Ssk'ar, the {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} who runs the tavern in Zarai, has seen the horrors caused by {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} before, and is willing to explain that as long as the victims' wounds are stabilized, they can survive without their hearts\u2014for a time. However, if the hearts are not returned within a week, the victims will inevitably lose their will to live and likely commit suicide.", + "\"{@i Our people call it Ssov'ka Zith\u2014The Emptiness Within,}\" Ssk'ar explains. \"{@i First, the taste of food fades. Then, the colors of the world wash away. Soon, the desire to hunt, mate, or even eat abandons you. By the end of the week, they always seek death: a blade across the throat, a plunge from a cliff, or, for us lizard-kin, the most common end\u2014self-cannibalism.}\"", + "Ssk'ar does not know the exact method by which the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} preserve stolen hearts, but is confident the hearts remain alive and beating until the monstrosities inevitably devour them, which they usually do as part of their mating ritual. Ssk'ar is confused as to why they would need this many, but explains that the hearts can be returned to the victims and inserted back where they belong, if they can be found.", + "If the characters decide to search for the stolen hearts, Ssk'ar advises restraining the heartless after a few days have passed, to stop them from taking their own lives. He explains that doing so might buy the characters enough time to retrieve the stolen hearts and save the victims." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Heartless", + "entries": [ + "Heartless victims recuperate overnight and return to work the following morning. While the hole in their chest is healed, the empty cavity where their heart once was remains open and disturbingly visible. Although they feel normal at first, their mental state rapidly declines with each passing day, ultimately driving them to suicide unless they are prevented from it or a new beating heart is placed upon the cavity.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Find the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The villagers of Zarai have little hope of recovering the stolen hearts without the character's help. As such, they quickly pool their resources and gather 500 Gold Pieces, with which to offer to the characters if they manage to bring the hearts back.", + "Should the party decide to pursue the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} to recover the stolen hearts or search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} reacts with surprising enthusiasm, squealing and running circles around them as if understanding their plans. The locals encourage the party to bring the boar, as his keen sense of smell can track both the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} and {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}. However, they advise against using him as a Hauler to carry supplies\u2014not only because he is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}'s prized companion, but because of his infamous habit of eating anything within reach." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/The_Heartless.webp" + }, + "title": "The Heartless" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Bandit's Gambit", + "page": 265, + "entries": [ + "Unbeknownst to the characters, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom14|Sharkface} were also victims of the {@creature Peryton|MM|Peryton} attack and had their hearts stolen. Their companions discreetly carried them to the abandoned house they are staying under and nursed them back to health in secret. As they hear rumors about the fate of the heartless, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} grow uneasy. Then, when they realize the characters may go searching for the stolen hearts, they quickly decide their next move.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} approaches the characters as they prepare to leave Zarai and offers his help in recovering the stolen hearts. He presents himself as an expert tracker and skilled fighter, adding that he has his own horse and supplies, so he won't be a burden. If questioned about his motives, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} admits that one of his friends fell victim to the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, and he wants to do what he can to help them.", + "What {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} doesn't reveal is that he also had his heart stolen, which he hides in fear that the party might reject him if they worry about his condition deteriorating. He's equally careful not to mention his interest in finding the {@creature Druid|MM}. In combat, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} relies on his {@item Scimitar|PHB}, keeping his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} concealed in a rectangular leather pouch at his side, which he draws only in an emergency. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} knows others might recognize him as a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandit} if the pistol is seen.", + "If the party refuses to let {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} join them, he maintains a polite and respectful facade but secretly trails them from a mile away as they traverse the Wasteland. From such a distance, there is no check the characters can make to spot him. However, a successful {@dc 14} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) checkm made to obscure their tracks, can prevent {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} from continuing to follow them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying John", + "entries": [ + "Charismatic and dependable, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is a natural leader with a talent for wilderness survival and an easy-going attitude that inspires trust. Outwardly, he appears to embody the qualities of a hero and a loyal ally\u2014but a sinister darkness festers deep within his heart.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}'s innocence was stolen the day {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} raided his home, slaughtering his family and subjecting him to unspeakable abuse. Over time, this harsh existence became all he knew. When he was old enough to join them in their raids, he felt a twisted sense of pride at being included. The trauma of his youth has eroded his innocence, leaving him desensitized to pain and suffering. Now, he embraces a kill-or-be-killed worldview, where survival is all that matters.", + "{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} will do whatever it takes to earn the party's trust\u2014 he will form bonds with them, risk his life for their cause, and strategically reveal his secrets if it serves his purpose. However, his loyalty is nothing but a facade. Once he secures the piece of the scarab he needs and finds a chance to escape, his true, ruthless nature will emerge as he betrays the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Insight Checks", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that while {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}'s outward demeanor\u2014his smiles, interest, and openness\u2014appears sincere, his eyes hold a stark, unsettling coldness. The hollow stare of someone utterly detached, a man who wouldn't mourn even the death of his own mother." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change of Heart", + "entries": [ + "In an ironic twist, losing his heart to the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} may be the best thing to have ever happened to {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}. When a new heart\u2014likely from a gentle and peaceful settler of Zarai\u2014 is placed in his chest, he begins a subtle but profound transformation. His long-held desire for pride and power fades, replaced by genuine thoughts of friends and family.", + "This emotional rebirth leads {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} to question his allegiance to the Black Company. In time, he abandons the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} entirely and fully aligns with the party's cause. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is able to persuade {@creature Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom14|Crazy Eyes} and {@creature Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom14|Sharkface} to follow him, but is ultimately forced to kill {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom14|Kyle} who tries to stop him from leaving the Black Company.", + "{@note Deprived of his heart, {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}'s will to live will diminish as time passes. Consult the {@creature Peryton|MM} entry for guidelines on when he should make Charisma Saving Throws to resist this effect and the repercussions if he fails them.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Perytons", + "page": 266, + "entries": [ + "As the party searches for the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, the first Interesting Find you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced by a {@adventure Desert Herd|SandsOfDoom14|6|Desert Herd} encounter. These herds are migrating south, moving towards Ashae's Grove, and the characters can opt to follow them if they choose.", + "If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} is with the party and they let him track the {@creature Peryton|MM|Peryton}'s scent, the first Creature Encounter you roll as part of a random encounter is instead replaced with a {@adventure Peryton|SandsOfDoom14|6|Peryton} encounter. The {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} are planting stillbeating hearts into the sand in order to create fertile patches of land within the Wasteland (see 'Patches of Fertile Land' below). They will flee to Ashae's Grove if injured.", + "Whether the party follows the migrating herds, tracks the movements of the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, or simply travel south following the newly grown patches of vegetation, their path will lead them closer to Ashae's Grove. Its exact location is marked on the {@adventure small map|SandsOfDoom14|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}. As they draw nearer to this location, the desolate landscape begins to transform\u2014 sparse, dried shrubs emerge on the hills, soon giving way to clusters of grass and the occasional towering pine.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Patches of Fertile Land", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} instructs the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} to plant the still-beating hearts they collect in remote locations miles from her grove. This process purges the Rust from the cursed sand and allows plant life to thrive (see {@adventure Red Sand|SandsOfDoom14|2|Red Sand}).", + "Characters who investigate these patches of vegetation and succeed on a {@dc 12} Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check recognize the unnatural origin of the plants, noting that their growth is impossible in such barren terrain without water. Digging lightly beneath the plants uncovers sand saturated with blood, and with further excavation, a still-beating heart inside an amniotic sac can be found. Safely extracting the sac requires a successful {@dc 15} Dexterity ({@skill Medicine}) check, but doing so dooms the nearby plant life to wither and perish. On a failure, the heart is extracted but the sac ruptures.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Amniotic Sac", + "entries": [ + "Denied a beating heart to consume for reproduction, a {@creature Peryton|MM} mother births only stillborn young. The resulting amniotic sacs can be repurposed to preserve hearts indefinitely or to bury them like seeds in accordance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s will. If the sac ruptures, the heart dies in 1 hour." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Approaching the Grove", + "page": 266, + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s grove is {@b 12 miles} away from Zarai, which requires {@b 6 hours} of travel at a fast pace\u2014provided one knows exactly where it is. For its location, see the {@adventure map |SandsOfDoom14|10|Finding the Left-Side Scarab}.", + "The closer the party gets to the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s grove, the more vegetation they notice scattered across the arid terrain. The area is dominated by rugged hills and deep canyons, forcing the characters to traverse winding valleys.", + "Once the party is within a {@b 6 miles} of the grove, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s animal spies alert her to their approach. Then, concerned that they might thwart her efforts to cleanse the Wasteland, she sends several of her enthralled beasts to eliminate them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attacking Animals", + "entries": [ + "A strange assortment of beasts approaches the party\u2014 creatures that would normally never work together. They encircle the group, watch with unnatural intensity, then attack. Their hearts have been taken by {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}.", + "The attack comes in two waves: the first at a moment of your choosing, followed by a second 30 minutes later, leaving the party no time for a Short Rest between battles.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "The first wave consists of two {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM|Giant Scorpions}, a {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|MM}, a {@creature Rhinoceros|MM}, and an {@creature Allosaurus|MM}.", + "The second wave brings six {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}, a {@creature Giant Hyena|MM}, an {@creature Elephant|MM}, and a {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM}." + ] + }, + "After both waves are dealt with, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} stops sending her beasts against the characters, realizing that her attempts to stop them are futile and only places her animals in danger.", + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Nature}) check recognize that the animals are under magical control.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, not counting {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14}, add an additional {@creature Giant Scorpion|MM} to each wave." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "What Happened to Them?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} has been sacrificing the hearts of her beasts to nourish the soil, relying on the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}' magic to keep the creatures alive. As time passes, the heartless animals gradually lose their instincts, becoming hollow puppets under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s commands. While {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} has noticed their unwavering loyalty, she remains blind to the withering of their once-vibrant spirits." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Speak with Animals", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use magic to communicate with the animals, the creatures speak of the 'greater good,' convinced that protecting the land from intruders is essential for its restoration.", + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s influence is powerful, making them difficult to reason with. However, characters who succeed on a {@dc 16} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion}) or Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check can break through their loyalty and persuade them to let the party proceed unharmed or to disclose information." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dryad Messages", + "entries": [ + "After her animals are defeated, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} uses {@spell Animal Messenger|PHB} spells to communicate with the characters. Through these creatures, she pleads with them to stop their advance, saying things like, \"{@i Stop it! You're ruining everything!}\", \"{@i Please, just go\u2014I'm restoring this desert! Can't you see the plants I've nurtured?}\", and \"{@i I know why you've come... but I had no choice! Without the hearts, this land would remain barren. It's all for the greater good\u2014please understand...}\"", + "Her messengers might include desert hares, chirping birds, or young ostriches." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "page": 267, + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood.", + "As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the {@creature Dryad|MM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, enlisting {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Ashae", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} is young and inexperienced, her mind and body resembling that of a 12 or 13-year-old child. From the edges of her grove, she witnesses the Wasteland's endless suffering\u2014hunger, thirst, and death stretching far beyond her borders. She knows her actions violate the natural order, and though they bring her profound sadness, she believes they are the only means of purging the corruption that plagues the land. She views her interventions as a painful but necessary correction, a sacrifice required to restore balance. To her, everyone must give something for the greater good\u2014even herself, as she endures the erosion of her own sanity for the sake of a greater cause.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Ignorance", + "entries": [ + "Having grown up in isolation, the young {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} has no understanding of her magical abilities or their influence on others. Animals instinctively agree with her views, abducted humanoids offer themselves willingly for her experiments, and even {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} dedicates himself entirely to her cause. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} does not realize that her {@creature Dryad|MM} magic predisposes others to agree with her opinions, nor has she developed the ability to consciously control this power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Ashae", + "entries": [ + "When confronted by those immune to her charms and powerful enough to defeat her guardians, {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} reacts with the terror of a frightened child. She flees behind trees, stumbling over roots and branches as she begs for her life. She attempts to justify her actions while hiding the darkest aspects of her experiments, too ashamed to admit the extent of her atrocities. Deep down, she knows the weight of her sins." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Ashae_The_Dryad.webp" + }, + "title": "The dryad Ashae tends to her garden" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ashae's Grove", + "page": 267, + "entries": [ + "Once the characters are within {@b 4 miles} of Ashae's Grove (or two hexes on the map), they may attempt a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) or Intelligence ({@skill Nature}) check to locate the grove. The check gains a +5 bonus if {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} is aiding them. A successful check allows them to find the grove's entrance in {@dice 1d4 + 1} hours. On a failure, it takes {@dice 4d6} hours to locate it.", + "Ashae's Grove lies underground, beneath the remnants of a collapsed Anubian ruin. The entrance to the ruin is tucked away in a narrow valley. Refer to the 'Ashae's Grove' map below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Ashae's Grove, along with all areas within a 2-mile radius (one hexagon on the map), functions as an Oasis (see {@adventure Oasis|SandsOfDoom14|2|Oasis})." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c101" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Ashaes_Grove_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Ashae's Grove (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c101" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Entrance to the Grove", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Nestled between arid hills, two worn sphinx statues flank the entrance to a crumbling structure embedded in the mountain. Then, from the shadowy doorway, a creature emerges. Red spines line its back, its eight taloned limbs stirring up dust as it moves. It has glowing blue eyes and a great jaw with several rows of serrated teeth. As the beast prowls, two more emerge behind it. This appears to be their territory, and are clearly searching for prey." + ] + }, + "Three {@creature Basilisk|MM|Basilisks} guard the entrance to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s sanctuary, while two hidden {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} watch vigilantly from afar.", + "A successful {@dc 16} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check allows characters to spot the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, perched 30 feet above the canyon with a clear line of sight to the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Harvest Basilisk", + "entries": [ + "With a successful {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check, a character can harvest an intact {@creature Basilisk|MM} stomach, which contains powerful enzymes capable of curing petrification. Once extracted, the enzymes remain potent for 8 hours and can cure a single {@condition Petrified|PHB} creature of Large size or smaller from its petrification." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sphinx Statues", + "entries": [ + "Inscribed at the bases of the statues are hieroglyphics that state: \"{@i You took our land. You took our skies. You will never take our future.}\"" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Basilisk's Lair", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "This small cave den is empty, except for the fist-sized clumps of stone scattered haphazardly across the floor." + ] + }, + "The scattered clumps of stone are the remains of {@condition Petrified|PHB} victims devoured by the {@creature Basilisk|MM|Basilisks}. Characters searching through the debris uncover {@condition Petrified|PHB} tiefling heads, halfchewed stone limbs, and other grisly remnants." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Ruined Gate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The entrance opens to a ruined chamber. A single hallway beckons deeper into the complex. The echoing sounds of chirping birds can be heard from beyond." + ] + }, + "The walls are adorned with carvings of Anubian soldiers battling giant insects, some as large as the gnolls themselves, and others even bigger. Aside from these carvings, there is nothing else of note." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. Upper Landing", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The door is shattered, revealing a massive cave-in that blocks the way forward. A large hole in the floor offers another path. Light and birdsong emanates from the hole. Looking down, you catch sight of lush green grass below." + ] + }, + "Beyond the rubble lies the collapsed tomb of a thousand Anubian soldiers, their bodies crushed by the cave-in beyond the Ankh's ability to heal. Excavating the ruins would take months, but the characters could sell its location to a guild in Al'Kirat for up to 1,000 Gold Pieces.", + "A wide hole in the chamber floor provides access to {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s sanctuary, located in {@adventure area 5|SandsOfDoom14|10|5. Hidden Oasis}. Through the opening, characters can spot green grass, a few trees, and tiny critters darting about.", + "The sanctuary in area 5 is 20 feet down. As such, the characters might have to tie up a rope or two onto the rocks in this area if they wish to descend safely.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burning the Grove", + "entries": [ + "If the characters use the upper landing to cast fire spells or otherwise ignite flames aimed at the grove below, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} immediately recognizes the danger to her domain. She pleads desperately for mercy and offers her immediate surrender. If her pleas are ignored, the flames consume the grove. While the beasts are able to escape through the giant burrow in {@adventure area 6|SandsOfDoom14|10|6. Giant Burrow}, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} perishes as her bonded tree (marked with a 'T') is destroyed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Hidden Oasis", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You step into a stunning underground grove, as if a forest was transplanted directly onto a cavern. Towering trees and bright underbrush, adorned with flowers and berries, fill the air with a soothing fragrance, all illuminated by floating yellow orbs. Woodland creatures, like birds, hares, and foxes, drink from a crystal-clear pond at the center.", + "The scene's serenity fades as you notice petrified tieflings embedded within the trees, red sap oozing over them like blood. A saber-toothed tiger then prowls out from a den on the far side, followed by a disheveled tiefling muttering nervously to the great beast. From behind a tree, you spot a young child with bark-like skin as she peeks out, her voice trembling as she says, \"You should not be here...\"" + ] + }, + "The grove's verdant beauty stems from {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s blood experiments, which purify the land of its Rust-tainted corruption. While her early experiments used animals that died of natural causes, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} has since turned to sacrificing humanoids\u2014whose effects are far greater\u2014in her desperate quest to heal the land.", + "The {@condition Petrified|PHB} tieflings are remnants of {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s failed experiments. She first ground {@condition Petrified|PHB} creatures into powder to 'fertilize' the sand, then escalated to planting entire {@condition Petrified|PHB} bodies directly into the soil. While this caused the trees to grow tall and strong, it had little effect on removing the Rust. Two of these trees have developed a twisted form of sentience and serve {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s command. Their bark is warped with the remains of {@condition Petrified|PHB} creatures, including protruding heads and limbs, and they ooze red, blood-like sap when cut.", + "The bedraggled tiefling is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}, emotionally worn down after handling so many corpses and suffering from a severe lack of sleep. The child is the {@creature Dryad|MM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}, who currently has {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}, a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|MM}, and hundreds of snakes under her fey charm (the snakes hide inside the trees).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", + "entries": [ + "Her name is {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom14}. She has elongated ears, a muscular frame, and bright orange irises that shimmer faintly in the dark." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bonded Tree", + "entries": [ + "The tree marked by the 'T' symbol on the map signifies {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s bonded tree, the source of her birth. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s life force is tethered to this tree. Distance from it saps her strength, causing her to gain 1 level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} every 4 hours that she remains at least 1,000 feet away from it. {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} and her tree are linked, meaning any damage inflicted upon one will equally affect the other; and if one is destroyed, the other one perishes shortly thereafter.", + "The tree has 70 Hit Points, an AC of 16, has Resistances to Bludgeoning and Piercing damage, is Immune to Psychic damage, and has Vulnerability to Fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Still-Beating Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Concealed within a secret hollow inside her bonded tree, the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} hides five of the stillbeating hearts taken from Zarai, floating together inside of an amniotic sac. The fleshy organ is a {@creature Peryton|MM}'s placenta, which keeps the hearts beating healthy indefinitely. It can be removed and taken, and weighs approximately 4 pounds." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "6. Giant Burrow", + "entries": [ + "The burrow leads to a grassy tunnel, 10 feet wide and 7 feet high, spanning over a mile. Along its length grow flowering plants and bushes heavy with edible berries. Traversing the tunnel takes roughly 30 minutes and leads to a hidden cave entrance near the mountain's peak, where a secret path winds down the slopes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ashae, The Dryad", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} issues the command, all creatures under her control will attack the party.", + "The {@creature Dryad|MM} {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} commands two {@creature Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom14|Awakened Trees} (can cast the {@spell Grasping Vine|PHB} spell at will with a {@dc 14} and +6 to hit with it), two {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM}, and a unique tiger named {@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "{@creature Sheseru|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Saber-Toothed Tiger|MM} but has 124 Hit Points, is CR 4, and can make an additional attack as part of its Attack action.", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Druid|MM}) is {@condition Charmed|PHB} by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} and fights on her side. He has prepared the spells {@spell Heat Metal|PHB} and {@spell Ice Knife|XGE} alongside his usual {@creature Druid|MM} spells.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For each character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} carries a {@item Potion of Animal Friendship|DMG}, an {@item Elixir of Health|DMG}, and three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|DMG|Tourmalines} (each worth 100 Gold Pieces). He also carries the left-half piece of the Scarab Key as a necklace." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The beasts fight without a clear strategy, focusing on the closest target they can see. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} focuses on targets that approach {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} and uses {@spell Thunderwave|PHB} to push them away.", + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} always has the spell {@spell Barkskin|PHB} cast on herself. Instead of fighting, she takes the {@action Dodge|PHB} action every round, using the trees as Cover to stay away from harm. If her Hit Points fall below 10, she cries and surrenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "While in the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s grove, all creatures with the Beast type gain a +2 bonus to their AC and Attack Rolls." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments ", + "page": 269, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s defeat severs her bond with the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} of the Westspire Mountains. As a result, the monstrosities no longer attack Zarai or any travelers passing through the area. If {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} is killed, the grove's relative abundance continues to attract peaceful animals from across the Wasteland until an influx of starving predators inevitably displaces them. These predators then remain locked in a perpetual conflict against the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} that prey upon them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Curing the Heartless", + "entries": [ + "The characters have several options to cure the heartless in Zarai. They may choose to use the amniotic sac containing five hearts to heal some of the afflicted. They could also negotiate with the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} to recover hearts buried in the desert and deliver them back to the settlement. Lastly, the heartless themselves could be taken to the desert to claim one of the many hearts buried near {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}'s grove.", + "No matter how a heart is delivered to a heartless, reinserting it is simple due to the special magic at work. Placing a still-beating heart into the chest cavity causes it to implant itself seamlessly, leaving only a faint scar behind. This works whether the heart belongs to the original owner or comes from another individual, provided the heart still beats and is of the same creature type (e.g., Humanoid)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Burying the Hearts", + "entries": [ + "Burying an amniotic sac filled with at least five beating humanoid hearts in the Wasteland sparks an extraordinary transformation. The red sand in the vicinity turns yellow, and a life-giving spring emerges, creating a thriving Oasis in the area. The sac and its hearts, once buried, are inseparable from the Oasis. Attempting to extract them destroys the sac and causes the Oasis to wither away.", + "The spring grows by generating 15 gallons of fresh water per hour, expanding to a 600-square-foot pool capable of holding about 4,500 gallons within the span of two weeks. Grass and trees grow rapidly around the water source, creating a verdant Oasis that spans twice the size of the pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Working with the Dryad", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} is but a child, so if spared, she accepts the scolding of the characters as truth and obeys them without question. In time, she begins to crave their approval, seeing the characters as mentors who shape her vision for what is true and what is virtuous.", + "Her very being pushes her to seek a way to cleanse the rot that has infested the Wasteland, and will continue to search for ways to accomplish this, even if she is no longer allowed to sacrifice or experiment with living beings.", + "If the characters desire so, below are the three primary ways to help {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} continue her work:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heka & Amber", + "entries": [ + "If enough amber is planted into the Wasteland, they can serve the same purpose as hearts.", + "If 1,000 Gold Pieces worth of amber is planted in one spot and then somehow crushed, the unleashed Heka would cleanse the Rust and create an Oasis. The resulting Oasis matches the size and vibrancy of those created by burying an amniotic sac with five still-beating hearts (see 'Burying the Hearts' above)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Monster Hearts", + "entries": [ + "The hearts of monstrous creatures can be planted in the Wasteland. Among them, one stands out above all others: the heart of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoth}.", + "When planted, {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoth}'s heart spawns an enormous Oasis over the course of one month, stretching 2 miles in every direction. The Oasis transforms into a lush paradise, reminiscent of the Beastlands, featuring several fresh springs, a dense jungle, and a flourishing, self-sustaining ecosystem." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Peryton Alliance", + "entries": [ + "An alliance can be proposed with the {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, redirecting their attacks away from tieflings and towards Anubians instead. The {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons}, seeing little difference from their clashes against the tieflings of Zarai or the orcs of O'grila, would eagerly accept." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} is horrified by the atrocities he committed under the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s charm. Although he knows he wasn't fully in control of his actions, he vividly recalls every gruesome detail and bears a deep guilt. If {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} was present and killed, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} collapses in tears and dedicates the rest of the day to preparing a grand burial for his dearest friend. Should the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad} survive, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} defers to the characters' judgment on her fate, though he vehemently opposes any decision that would allow her to resume her vile experiments.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reward", + "entries": [ + "As a token of his gratitude, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} gifts the characters three beautiful {@item Tourmaline|DMG|Tourmalines} (each valued at 100 Gold Pieces). He then requests one final favor from the party: to escort him safely back to Zarai. The villagers rejoice at {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli}'s return, and are even more thankful if the party arrives with still-beating hearts to give to the heartless. True to their word, the villagers provide the promised 500 Gold Pieces as a reward, in thanks for the party's efforts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Left-Side Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the characters inquire about a scarab-shaped medallion, {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} retrieves the trinket from his neck. Though puzzled that such an ordinary item might be of importance, he happily offers it to the party as an additional reward for rescuing him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Map", + "entries": [ + "The back of the scarab-shaped trinket bears an intricately carved map. The map points to a specific location found at the peak of the Eastspire Mountains. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} confesses he never attempted the journey as it seemed too dangerous (Fang Dragons are known to roost in the mountain). Characters who follow the map will arrive at the Lunar Shrine, detailed later in this chapter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "John & The Black Company", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "By the time the party reaches Ashae's Grove, it is possible {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John}'s resolve has started to crumble as a result of lacking a heart, causing him to start contemplating the idea of suicide. If so, he first pursues a peaceful solution, requesting any heart unearthed along the way or one of the five preserved in the amniotic sac within the {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Dryad}'s Bonded Tree. If refused, he attempts to steal a heart unnoticed. Should all else fail, he draws his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, threatening violence and attacking the characters if his demands are not met.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} obtains a heart, his Change of Heart (see '{@adventure Change of Heart|SandsOfDoom14|10|Change of Heart}') unfolds during the return journey to Zarai. By the time they arrive, he has abandoned his plans to betray the party and murder {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} for the Scarab Key. Instead, he chooses to leave the Black Company and confide what he knows of their plans to the party.", + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} dies or does not experience a Change of Heart, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} will try to rob {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} of the Scarab Key after they return. Believing {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} to have the key, they raid his home at night, killing him and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} in cold blood. The attack wakes the townsfolk, startled by the explosive crack of {@creature Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom14|Kyle}'s {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}. If they suspect the party holds the key, they similarly strike the group on their first night back in Zarai.", + "If they are able to collect the Scarab Key, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} flee on horseback to their hideout in the Eastspire Mountains (see '{@adventure Bandit Hideout (Oasis)|SandsOfDoom14|10|Bandit Hideout (Oasis)}')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/John.webp" + }, + "title": "John of the Black Company" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lunar Shrine", + "page": 271, + "entries": [ + "The Lunar Shrine crowns the summit of the southernmost peak in the Eastspire Mountains, perched on a plateau that offers a sweeping view of the distant Center Spire. Scattered across the plateau are the ruins of a grand open-air temple, featuring broken minarets, crumbled gazebos, and eroded statues of bare-chested women with lioness heads.", + "The existence of this shrine is revealed only through the Scarab Key, whose halves each bear a map engraved on their back, which leads directly to this sacred site. The map is simple and easy to understand: it points to the tallest peak in the Eastspire Mountains, a distinct and recognizable landmark. Upon arriving, a pilgrim would be expected to read the shrine's runestone and inspect the nearby moondial to proceed with their quest (see'{@adventure Runestone|SandsOfDoom14|10|Runestone}).", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Region1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing the Mountain", + "page": 271, + "entries": [ + "Climbing to the summit of the Eastspire Mountains, which rises nearly 5,000 feet, and reaching the Lunar Shrine, takes {@b 3 full days}. The journey can start from any location at the base of the mountain (any adjacent hex on the map).", + "The group must complete skill challenges each day to successfully climb the mountain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "During each day of climbing, all characters must make an Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. Combine the rolls and calculate the average by dividing the total by the number of characters.", + "If the average is 15 or higher, the group successfully navigates the climb without penalties. If the average is 14 or lower, all creatures performing the climb\u2014including any NPCs or Haulers with them\u2014must succeed at a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw or gain a level of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Modifying Random Encounters", + "entries": [ + "As the party climbs, continue rolling for random encounters using the {@table Wasteland Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table as normal.", + "If a {@table Wasteland Hazards|SandsOfDoom14|Wasteland Hazard} is rolled, replace it with a {@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sandstorms}, a phenomenon created by salt crystals being swept here from the Fanged Mountains by the strong mountain winds.", + "If a Creature Encounter is rolled, roll an additional {@dice d6}. On a 1, 2, or 3, the encounter proceeds as normal. On a 4, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) is also present, hunting whatever has attacked the party. On a 5, the creatures rolled are all {@condition Petrified|PHB} by a group of {@dice 2d4} {@creature Basilisk|MM|Basilisks}, which now feast on their stony remains. On a 6, the creatures rolled have somehow slain a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} and, if they would be inclined to, are feasting on its corpse." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flying in the Mountain", + "entries": [ + "The skies above the Eastspire Mountains are perilous, as Fang Dragons relentlessly pursue anything that dares to fly within their domain. Any creature that takes flight within the mountain range attracts {@dice 1d4 - 1} (minimum of 1) hungry {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Young Fang Dragons} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) in search of prey.", + "Fang Dragons hunt purely to satiate their hunger. Once they've slain a single creature, they retreat with their prize back to their lairs. Fang Dragons are not accustomed to prey capable of resisting and will retreat if their Hit Points drop to half or below." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Climbing down", + "entries": [ + "The climb down the mountain takes only one day and requires no skill checks." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ecosystem of the Eastspire Mountains", + "entries": [ + "The Eastspire Mountains, along with the Fanged Mountains to the north, are well-known nesting grounds for Fang Dragons. These muscular and ruthless dragons, the undisputed apex predators of the range, can be easily seen soaring above the peaks. They attack and consume nearly anything in their path, sparing only {@creature Vulture|MM|vultures} and {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns}, whose taste they find repulsive.", + "Mountain lions stalk ibex goats along the cliffs, while fennec foxes, desert wolves, jackals, and gazelles traverse the lower ranges.", + "{@creature Basilisk|MM|Basilisks} skulk in caves, {@creature Wyvern|MM|Wyverns} nest in the lower crags, {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} gather in groups along the ridges, and winged dinosaurs swoop between mountain passes. Starving {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} migrate from the Southspire Mountains but rarely survive long before they themselves become prey." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pinnacle Roost (Oasis)", + "page": 271, + "entries": [ + "As the characters reach the summit and discover the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a powerful creature that stands in their way. The creature is determined by the Path of Fate the party follows, as detailed later in this section.", + "If the characters have already slain the creature fated to appear here, then they instead encounter an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) at the summit. The dragon has made its nest from salt crystals collected from the Fanged Mountains, inside of which lays a single Medium-sized egg. Fang dragon eggs are gray, irregularly shaped, and covered with jagged spikes protruding the shell. The egg is roughly the size of an adult human and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If safely delivered to Al'Kirat, the egg could fetch up to 10,000 Gold Pieces at the Grand Bazaar or upwards of 15,000 Gold Pieces at the exclusive Enchanted Gala (refer to {@adventure Chapter 8: Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Lunar Shrine' battlemap for any encounter that transpires here at the summit." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c102" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Lunar_Shrine_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Lunar Shrine (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c102" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The shrine appears deserted, its previous occupant\u2014a now charred and lifeless {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014long since been slain via grimfire (its egg remains intact). Moments after the characters arrive, a dragon's roar reverberates through the skies. This is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), who has been anticipating the arrival of the characters. She lands with a thunderous crash atop a statue, reducing it to rubble.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Demand for the Key", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is certain the characters hold the missing half of the Scarab Key\u2014after all, only those that have seen the map engraved on such a trinket could have found the Lunar Shrine. She commands the characters to surrender their key in exchange for their lives. Note that with the power of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}, she may be able to easily discern who in the party holds the key.", + "Under different circumstances, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} would have attempted to bargain, but she is currently bound by a pact with the Black Company, and several of its members lie hidden nearby within the ruins. These cutthroats have no interest in bargaining and are itching to kill the characters to claim the key. In other words, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is genuinely attempting to save the characters' lives by persuading them to surrender their half of the Scarab Key." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Bandits", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} surround the party, hidden behind Cover granted by the ruins. Any character who succeeds on a {@dc 13} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check spots the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} moving in the shadows all around them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "If the characters choose to relinquish their half of the Scarab Key, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} takes to the skies, flying off to meet with {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, who awaits in a distant forward camp hidden among the dunes. The remaining {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} do so as well by withdrawing down the mountain. Though the characters are spared, they are now left with the task of finding a way into the Roaming Treasury without a Scarab Key. If so, refer to {@adventure Using No Guidance|SandsOfDoom14|10|Traversing the Storm}.", + "If the characters opt to confront {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} and the Black Company instead, refer to 'Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon' below." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Red-Eyed Black Dragon", + "entries": [ + "The members of the Black Company present here use the statistics of {@creature Bandit Captain|MM|Bandit Captains}. Their numbers match the party size minus one. In addition, the group is led by {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14} itching for any excuse to murder the characters. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandit} attacks the characters with the desperation of one who has nothing to lose and fights to the death. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom14} saves the use of his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} until the very last moment he can, hoping to save the one shot he has.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} recognizes the threat posed by the party, armed as they are with multiple {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, and approaches the battle with extreme caution. She exploits her aerial mobility to avoid melee fighters, swooping down only to attack isolated characters before soaring back into the skies. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} retreats when her Hit Points fall below half, even if it means leaving the rest of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} to their fate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} wields the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}, which dislodges from her eye socket when she dies. Hidden within her chest cavity, wrapped securely around her ribcage and nestled among her organs, is a leather satchel. Inside, it contains 450 Gold Pieces, 105 Platinum Pieces, four {@item Diamond|DMG|Diamonds} worth 500 Gold Pieces each, fifteen chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Remove Curse|PHB}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}, and a {@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG}.", + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandit} carries {@dice 4d8} Gold Pieces and 3 units worth of Traveling Supplies. {@creature Wesson|SandsOfDoom14} also wields a {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} and carries a {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14} with 2 charges left on it." + ] + }, + "{@note Make every effort to keep {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} alive if at all possible. If she survives this encounter, she will reappear later in this chapter and during the Siege of Al'Kirat.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The characters find that {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} has claimed this roost, having just slain the {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} that once dwelled here. The monstrous {@creature Peryton|MM} is currently tearing apart the dragon's corpse, feasting on it bit by bit. The shattered remains of the dragon's egg lie scattered across its nest, the contents smeared grotesquely around the blood-soaked area.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia Appears", + "entries": [ + "Once the encounter ends, you can have {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} appear at a time of your choosing, soaring high through the skies before she lands on the nearby ruins. Seeking to avoid needless conflict and recognizing that the characters hold the Scarab Key fragment she and the Black Company needs, she proposes a peaceful bargain.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} offers the characters four {@item Diamond|DMG|Diamonds}, each worth 500 Gold Pieces, in exchange for their fragment of the Scarab Key. If they decline her offer, she invites them to propose a trade of their own. She is willing to part with, and do, almost anything for the fragment. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} does make it clear that betraying the Black Company is off the table, calling it 'bad business' to backstab those she works with and is a line she will not cross. If no agreement can be found, she takes her leave and returns to {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} empty-handed." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battle of Fate: Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Having glimpsed the futures where the characters reach this point, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} knows that words alone will no longer sway them away from the Path of [Erudition]. Determined to stop them, she bares her fangs and calls on {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to stand by her side, intending to use force to make the characters abandon their pursuit of the Roaming Treasury. At this stage, nothing the characters say can prevent the confrontation that follows.", + "When the characters arrive at the Lunar Shrine, they encounter a dead {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} and both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} waiting for them beside the carcass, ready for battle (the egg is still intact). Both their statistics can be found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) is fated to join the characters in the fight against {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}. If she is not present when the party reaches the summit, she fatefully makes her appearance on the second round of combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s task is to permanently weaken the party enough to deter their pursuit of the Treasury, without compromising their ability to defend Al'Kirat later when the siege begins. To do this, he aims to strike at each character with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} at least twice, {@b but no more than three times}. Both {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} use non-lethal attacks.", + "Once {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} deems the characters adequately weakened, she signals {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to retreat. They also retreat if either are dropped to 50 Hit Points or less. To retreat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} casts the spell {@spell Teleport|PHB} through the {@item Helm of Teleportation|DMG} he wears, teleporting both {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and himself back to the Southspire Mountains.", + "Whenever {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s Hit Points drop below half, he uses a Bonus Action to drink one of his potions (see 'Loot' below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} rides {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} like a steed and has cast both the spells {@spell Freedom of Movement|PHB} and {@spell Warding Bond|PHB} on her. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} has also cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on himself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is armed with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}. His combat gear includes a {@item +1 Breastplate|DMG|Breastplate +1}, a {@item Helm of Teleportation|DMG}, a {@item Scarab of Protection|DMG} (5 charges), and two {@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG|Potions of Superior Healing}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Runestone", + "page": 273, + "entries": [ + "At the edge of the cliff, a massive rectangular runestone rises, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. Though weathered and fractured, the hieroglyphics carved into the ancient stone remain clear and legible.", + "Characters that can read the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} language can understand the script. It says:", + { + "type": "quote", + "entries": [ + "{@i Pilgrim in search for greatness, challenger to the treasury of the gods, you have fared well to reach this temple. Behold what lies below this monument and witness the path of the Roaming Treasury, its course charted by the most beautiful star in the night's sky. Wonders beyond reckoning, riches beyond measure, and glory eternal await those who find it. But beware\u2014SHE WHO IS POWERFUL is its eternal guardian and the Treasury is HER heart. Prove to HER that you are worthy, and SHE shall open HER heart in kind.}", + "{@i Heed this, pilgrim. The quest for HER heart. You must seek the twin halves of the golden scarab. To find them is the test, to unite them is the key, and to follow them is to merit HER heart. Should you arrive without the key, know that tribute may yet sway HER judgment. Offer a treasure of worth\u2014one for another\u2014and SHE shall weigh your bargain, yet none may take more than what they give in return. But if you bear neither key nor offering, then let your purity be your passage. Walk in Truth, Justice, Propriety, and Reciprocity, and if your heart beats in Harmony with the world, then HER heart shall not stand against yours.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moondial of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "A staircase leads below the runestone, where a massive moondial, a contraption designed to reveal the location of the Roaming Treasury, tracks the Never-Ending Storm like a compass by using the phases of the moon. To see the moondial, refer to the 'Treasury Compass' map below.", + "The Never-Ending Storm moves in accordance with the lunar cycle. To determine its current location, you must first identify the current phase of the moon. Refer to your timekeeping of {@i Sands of Doom} to determine the current day, then consult {@adventure Appendix A|SandsOfDoom14|12} for details on the moon's phases.", + "In general, the location of the Never-Ending Storm can be summarized as follows. {@b First Quarter:} South of Center Spire. {@b Full Moon:} East of Center Spire. {@b Third Quarter:} North of Center Spire. {@b New Moon:} West of Center Spire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Moondial", + "entries": [ + "At night, moonlight passes through the contraption, illuminating a precise location on the moondial. The central platform represents Center Spire, while the illuminated spot indicates the position of the Treasury relative to the spire. The gears shift continuously, adjusting to display the Treasury's location as it moves.", + "If the characters visit the Treasury Compass at night and are able to correctly interpret its function, they can determine the Never-Ending Storm's current location. Once they do, mark the location on their map and update it as it moves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone Tracking", + "entries": [ + "If using the Milestone system to track the passage of time, roll a {@dice d12} to determine the Roaming Treasury's current location. Treat the result as an hour position on the face of a clock, with Center Spire at the center, to determine where the Treasury lies. Then, every two days that pass, move the Treasury one hour forward in a clockwise direction following the same principle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c103" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/Treasury_Compass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasury Compass (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c103" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Right-Side Scarab", + "page": 274, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} holds the right half of the Scarab Key. Already in possession of the information contained within the Runestone, he is currently trailing the Never-Ending Storm alongside several other {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}, waiting for the rest of his gang to recover the missing half of the Scarab Key.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} will continue to trail the Never-Ending Storm until either {@b Day 49}, he completes the Scarab Key, or the characters approach the storm themselves. In the latter case, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} receives a warning that the party approaches\u2014 whether from {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}, or one of his scouts. In any of the aforementioned events, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} immediately drives his gang towards the storm in an attempt to reach the Treasury. See the {@adventure Black Company Riders|SandsOfDoom14|10|Sekhmet's Storm} section for a comprehensive breakdown of their numbers and statistics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Completing the Scarab Key", + "page": 274, + "entries": [ + "The party must now locate the missing half of the Scarab Key, unite the pieces, and use it to find the Roaming Treasury within the Never-Ending Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "When Near Each Other", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key come within two miles of each other, their heads glow and swivel in the direction of its counterpart, like a compass that leads to the missing half." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Combining the Two Pieces", + "entries": [ + "When the two halves of the Scarab Key touch, they fuse together into a single artifact, forming the completed key. Light then floods onto the trinket as it stirs to life, resembling a living scarab. The construct then takes flight in the direction of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm, leaving a shimmering trail in its wake." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The scarab is a Tiny Construct and is Immune to all damage. It has an AC of 20, Advantage on all Saving Throws, a Strength of 4 (-3), and a Dexterity of 20 (+5).", + "The Scarab Key flies at a Speed of 60 feet per turn, avoiding obstacles while staying within 10 feet of the ground. However, it halts and hovers in place if no creatures are within 60 feet of it. For these purposes, the creature must be at least Small-sized and cannot be a Beast, Undead, Ooze, or Construct. As long as at least one such creature remains within range, the scarab will continue its course." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Catching the Animated Scarab", + "entries": [ + "If the characters need to make a detour without wanting to leave the Scarab Key behind, they will have to catch it.", + "To do so, a character must be able to move at least 65 feet in a turn to outpace it, followed by a successful {@dc 20} Dexterity ({@skill Sleight of Hand}) check to catch it. Once caught, the Scarab Key continues to move with enough force to reveal the direction it wants to go, but is not strong enough to actually break free from either a firm hold or any container." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sekhmet's Storm", + "page": 274, + "entries": [ + "The Never-Ending Storm is large enough to completely cover the horizon. It covers a 2-mile radius, towers 3,000 feet into the sky, and creeps forward at a pace of 6 miles per day (equivalent to roughly 1,500 feet per hour or 5 feet per round). The storm is visible from 10 miles away, or 5 hexes on the map.", + "At the heart of the Never-Ending Storm, 2 miles deep from the outside, lies the Eye of the Storm, where both {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} and the Roaming Treasury await.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Features", + "entries": [ + "The following effects are active while inside of the Never-Ending Storm:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Open flames are extinguished, fog is dispersed, and tracks in the sand are erased.", + "Hearing is limited to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack Rolls are made with Disadvantage.", + "Movement is Difficult Terrain and flight is impossible. With the exception of the animated Scarab Key, any creature that attempt to Fly will instead fall immediately {@condition Prone|PHB}.", + "{@condition Unconscious|PHB} creatures and objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a buried creature or object.", + "Creatures are flayed by the grit, taking {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage after {@b each minute} they remain exposed to the sandstorm. A creature with Total Cover from the storm, or with Resistance to Slashing damage, is Immune to this effect.", + "The storm shreds through nonmagical cloth and leather. If a creature takes a total of 10 or more Slashing damage from the storm, their Clothing, Armor, and any other items they carry made of Cloth or Leather are ruined. Ruined Light Armor loses all its properties, while Medium Armor has its AC bonus reduced by 2." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Features", + "entries": [ + "As a divine manifestation, the storm cannot be dispersed or dispelled by anything less than a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. Divination spells cannot see into the sandstorm or guide a creature to the Eye of the Storm. The Slashing damage inflicted by the storm is considered magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Breathing in the Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@status Concentration|PHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@status Concentration|PHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|PHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution Saving Throw. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|PHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Storm", + "entries": [ + "As the characters catch sight of the titanic sandstorm far in the distance, you can narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Far in the distance, the desert before you falls under the shadow of an immense, churning sandstorm that looms on the horizon. A tempest so vast it seems to devour the sky itself, obscuring the sun and painting the landscape around it in dim darkness. Even from this distance, miles away from the storm, you can hear the howl of its winds." + ] + }, + "If the Black Company have yet to enter the sandstorm, they do so just as the characters arrive. In that case, you can add the following to the narration:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You catch the fleeting shapes of twenty riders on horseback charging towards the swirling storm, their forms quickly fade as they enter the vortex." + ] + }, + "By the time the characters spot the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} entering the sandstorm, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} are about 3,000 feet away. If the characters hurry, they can reach the storm to go after them in roughly 5 minutes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Company Riders", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs}, and 10 {@creature Spy|MM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|MM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|MM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom14} with 36 Hit Points." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} flies thousands of feet in the air, watching as the riders vanish into the storm and the characters draw closer. She keeps her distance and stays out of reach, until the characters enter the sandstorm. Once they do, she hides and follows behind them, using the magic of her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} to track them. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} neither aids nor hinders the characters as they make their way to the Eye of the Storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Animated_Scarab_Key.webp" + }, + "title": "Animated Scarab Key" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traversing the Storm", + "page": 276, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Never_Ending_Storm.webp" + }, + "title": "The Never-Ending Storm" + }, + "To find the Eye of the Storm, creatures must endure the flaying sandstorm and survive long enough to reach its center. The sandstorm's magical nature warps time and space, causing distances inside to either stretch or shrink in its disorienting haze. Those following an animated Scarab Key are able to travel swiftly through the storm, crossing miles in mere minutes, whereas those without such guidance may spend hours struggling to traverse even a single mile.", + "With only half of the Scarab Key in their possession, the characters must brave the Never-Ending Storm, track down the Black Company inside, and wrest the remaining piece from them. Then, once the key is made whole, it will guide them directly to the Roaming Treasury, hidden within the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tracking the Black Company", + "entries": [ + "Using the half-piece of the Scarab Key as a compass, it takes the party {@dice 2d4} minutes to track down the Black Company convoy (see {@adventure Encounter: The Black Company|SandsOfDoom14|10|Encounter: The Black Company})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "It takes {@dice 2d4} minutes for those following a fully animated Scarab Key to find {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} within the Eye of the Storm." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using No Guidance", + "entries": [ + "It takes 40 minutes to locate the Eye of the Storm without a Scarab Key. These creatures must make a Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check to reduce this time, reducing the duration by an amount equal to the result of the check. If the check results in a 10 or less, the characters lose their way and, after 5 minutes, emerge outside of the storm. Only one creature in the group may attempt the check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Black Company", + "page": 276, + "entries": [ + "This event takes place if the Black Company entered the Never-Ending Storm shortly before the characters, and the half-piece of the Scarab Key guides the party to them.", + "The sandstorm has left the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} disoriented and wounded, their skin lashed raw by the flaying grit. Several horses have already fallen to the storm, and those that remain are nearly blind from it. Moving as a large convoy, they follow {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} at the front as he struggles to guide them toward the Eye of the Storm. Determined to reach the Treasury before the party and unwilling to risk a confrontation against them in these conditions, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} deliberately ignores the pull of his half of the Scarab Key.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandit Convoys", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} are organized into six convoys, each spaced 20 feet apart from one another in a line. On average, each convoy consists of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, {@dice 1d4 + 1} {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Spy|MM|Spies}. The group travels on enough {@creature Riding Horse|MM|Riding Horses} such that each horse bears two riders. Luckily, the party won't have to battle the entire company (see 'Land Shark Cometh' further ahead).", + "The howling winds and the swirling grit makes communication between the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} difficult. As a result, any attack on a convoy remains largely unnoticed by the others. Further, if a convoy loses sight of the one ahead, it becomes separated from the company and is inevitably lost in the storm." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Land Shark Cometh", + "entries": [ + "At a moment of your choosing\u2014whether right before the characters confront the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} or after battle has already erupted\u2014a {@creature Bulette|MM} emerges, transforming the tense situation into utter chaos. If you were tracking turn orders in initiative, it is no longer needed at this point.", + "The arrival of the {@creature Bulette|MM} plunges the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} into a frantic and chaotic melee. Horses bolt wildly in all directions\u2014 some riders vanish into the sandstorm, others crash into one another, and a few ram straight into the party before disappearing into the swirling dust. All around, the characters can make out the cries of horses, the crack of gunfire, and the bone-jarring sounds of violent collisions.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goal", + "entries": [ + "Fighting in this chaos is not only difficult but unproductive. The characters' objective is to cut through the turmoil and track down {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, who holds the other half of the Scarab Key.", + "Every minute the characters waste in the blind melee, they must succeed on a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw or take {@damage 2d6} Bludgeoning or Piercing damage from a random source, such as a wild horse's charge or a blindly fired crossbow bolt.", + "To locate {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, characters may attempt a {@dc 15} Skill Check of their choice. Each attempt takes 1 minute and they may repeat the check as many times as needed. On a success, they break free from the blind melee and find {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching Garret Thorne", + "entries": [ + "As the characters push through the turmoil and close in on {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, he and his posse spur their mounts into a full gallop to evade them. To keep up, the party must either be mounted themselves or have at least 40 feet of movement. If needed, they can easily steal unmanned horses roaming amidst the chaos.", + "The following encounters unfold as a high-speed chase, with the characters and their foes racing side by side, clashing amidst the raging sandstorm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Encounter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} directs a convoy to intercept the party. The characters must fight this force before reaching him (see 'Bandit Convoys' for statistics)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The party finally reaches {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} and his posse as they race through the storm. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} rides {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom14}, a mighty black stallion, which uses the statistics of a {@creature Warhorse|MM} but has 36 Hit Points. He is accompanied by four {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, with each pair sharing a {@creature Riding Horse|MM}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survive to Fight Another Day", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} realizes the fight is hopeless, he turns back and shouts, \"{@i HEY! YEAH YOU, PIECES OF SHIT! I'M TALKING TO YOU! YOU SEE THIS?}\" He then holds up the right-side half of the Scarab Key. \"{@i IF YOU WANT IT SO BAD, THEN WHY DON'T YOU GO GET IT?}\" {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} finally hurls the scarab piece in one direction before fleeing in the opposite direction.", + "If he successfully escapes, the characters will encounter him again later in this chapter. If not, he makes a last stand against any who follows him (see 'One Last Hurrah' ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "One Last Hurrah", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} is not the type to go down quietly. If he ever finds himself trapped, deathly wounded, or with no hope of escape, he will make a final, defiant effort to bring as many of his enemies down with him.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} has three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14|Satchels of Grimpowder} concealed in boxes strapped around his chest, all interconnected by a single fuse. The fuse is linked to a trigger that operates with a dead man's switch. When the trigger is pressed and then released, it ignites a flame that races along the fuse, causing the explosives to detonate.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Preparing the Explosives", + "entries": [ + "As a Bonus Action, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} can discreetly press the trigger with a free hand. Only characters with a Passive Perception of 15 or higher can detect him doing it. Once the trigger is released, the explosives detonate at the end of his next turn on the following round. If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} dies while holding the trigger, it is automatically released.", + "When {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} resolves to meet his end, he will try to position close to those he intends to take with him. He may do this by pretending to surrender, by feigning to offer something of value (like his half of the Scarab Key), or by simply dashing forward and grappling his victim. Regardless, with a wicked grin, he says: \"{@i See you in hell...bitch,}\" moments before the explosion engulfs him and everyone around him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Explosion", + "entries": [ + "When the satchels explode, all creatures within a 20-foot radius must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a failed save, they take 105 ({@damage 30d6}) Fire damage; on a success, they take half damage. Creatures killed in the blast are almost entirely disintegrated, with bits of their bodies\u2014 legs, fingers, and other remains\u2014falling from the sky over the next 15 seconds in a gruesome rain of gore." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bandits Developments", + "page": 277, + "entries": [ + "What happens to the Black Company depends on two factors: whether they possessed the completed Scarab Key and when the characters arrive to confront them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "As long as the Black Company does not acquire the completed Scarab Key, most of its members die seeking the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters reach the storm before or at the same time as the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} enter the Roaming Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the party does, offering several {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} to the goddess as tribute. Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} (if still alive) and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} survive. The characters encounter them as they try to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "Only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} survives, clutching a {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom14} (roll once on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom14|Fabled Treasure table}) and a bag with 3,000 Gold Pieces worth of coins and gems. He has neither horse nor supplies.", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} heads north, accruing a point of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} each day and succumbing to {@condition Dehydration|SandsOfDoom14} on the second day. By the third day, he collapses, and by the morning of the fourth, he is dead. Ironically, he dies mere hours away from the Oasis he was traveling towards, unwilling to part with even a single coin to lighten his load. In the end, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} dies as greedily as he lived and as lonely as he deserved." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "With Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "With the completed Scarab Key, the Black Company enters the Roaming Treasury ahead of the characters. Ten {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} are slain by the {@creature Bulette|MM} in the sandstorm, ten stay behind in the Eye of the Storm, and ten proceed into the Treasury (as entrance by Merit limits entry to ten). Inevitably, the thieves that enter the Treasury violate one of its rules, causing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} to collapse the demiplane. From these, only {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} and three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} survive, carrying two {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom14} (roll twice on the {@table Fabled Treasure|SandsOfDoom14|Fabled Treasure table}) and 1,000 Gold Pieces each in assorted treasure.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs}, three {@creature Spy|MM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Party Arrives After 24 hours", + "entries": [ + "If the party arrives after this 24 hour window, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} have long since departed, and by now are traveling north across the Wasteland toward their ship, along with their plundered wealth. If the characters arrive more than a week late, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} and the Treasury will have vanished, not to return for another 100 years." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Eye of the Storm", + "page": 277, + "entries": [ + "The eye of the storm is a pocket of air, 200 feet wide and 50 feet in height, found at the center of the sandstorm. The dome is made of high speed winds which magically keeps the sandstorm away. Grit and sand still storm about the area, but not with enough density to produce any of the detrimental effects of a sandstorm.", + "When the party arrives, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You have found the heart of the storm, a pocket of safety away from the flaying grit. But at its very core, something stirs\u2014like a figure of legend come to life. A towering lioness emerges, sand forms her skin, and radiant light pours from her mouth, nostrils, and ears. Yet her form is unstable, shedding grains of sand with every movement, dissolving and reassembling in an unceasing struggle to remain whole. Only her claws and fangs appear stable and whole, gleaming like divine weapons wrought from gold.", + "The creature turns to face you, unleashing a mighty roar as she speaks. Her words resonate both in your ears and within your thoughts: \"{@i You, who dare the storm, stand before Sekhmet, guardian of the Roaming Treasury\u2014both a sanctuary of wonders and a crucible for the soul. Few reach this place, and fewer still leave unchanged. State your purpose clearly, for every word you utter carries the weight of your worth, and answer from your heart, so I may see if your truth outweighs your greed.}\"" + ] + }, + "This is {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, known to the Anubians as 'She Who Is Powerful.' Wherever she moves, the sandstorm and the surrounding dome of safety follows her. In a way, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} herself is the Eye of the Storm.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Scarab Key", + "entries": [ + "If the Scarab Key guided the characters here, it embeds itself into {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s forehead upon their arrival. If so, the key will be released once the characters have entered and exited the Roaming Treasury, as outlined in the {@adventure Golden Scarab|SandsOfDoom14|10|Leaving the Treasury} section at the end of the chapter." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "page": 278, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats.", + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} speaks, her words emerge in two distinct voices: one from her physical mouth and another projected telepathically into the minds of all nearby creatures. While these voices typically echo the same words, they sometimes differ. Her spoken voice is primal, commanding, and menacing; whereas the telepathic voice is calm and soothing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} uses the statistics of an {@creature Empyrean|MM} with the following changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} has neither a Flying nor a Swimming speed.", + "Though only her upper body manifests, she is still massive enough to qualify as a Gargatuan-sized creature.", + "The Maul attacks are replaced with Golden Claw attacks, which function the same but deal Slashing damage instead of Bludgeoning [Sacred Weapon is unchanged].", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is Immune to the following Conditions: {@condition Charmed|PHB}, {@condition Deafened|PHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, {@condition Frightened|PHB}, {@condition Grappled|PHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|PHB}, {@condition Petrified|PHB}, {@condition Poisoned|PHB}, {@condition Prone|PHB}, {@condition Restrained|PHB}, and {@condition Stunned|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} embodies an ancient, almost alien perspective, shaped by millennia of solitude within the Never-Ending Storm. She regards mortal struggles with detachment, seeing them as fleeting compared to the enduring duties of the Aru. Indifferent to the plight of both the Kirati and the Anubians, she refrains from interfering in their war, believing the age of the Aru in this world has passed.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} values actions over words and disdains idle conversation, speaking only to enforce her sacred duty or to pass judgement. Mortals who waste her time with flattery or deception risk incurring her wrath. However, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} honors respect and humility in kind, showing mercy to those who approach her with earnestness and reverence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entering the Roaming Treasury", + "entries": [ + "The throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} functions as a gateway to the wondrous demiplane containing the Roaming Treasury. This portal is perpetually open and requires no effort from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} to maintain it. While she cannot close or dispel the portal, she can shut her mouth to block access to it. As such, a bold creature\u2014that may have otherwise not been granted passage\u2014could attempt to sneak in or force their way through {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s jaws to reach the portal.", + "When granting a creature or group access to the treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} lowers her face to the ground and opens her jaws wide, providing a clear path to the portal in her throat.", + "For details on convincing the goddess to allow entry to the Roaming Treasury, see {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} further ahead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, divine energy bursts from within her in a blinding flash of light, which calcifies her body into stone. The Never-Ending Storm then transforms into a nonmagical sandstorm that disperses within {@dice 1d4} hours. In this case, creatures have only 1 hour to enter the Treasury, collect their bounty, and leave before both the demiplane and the portal leading to it are destroyed for the next 100 years (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immortal Divinity", + "entries": [ + "Ordinary means cannot permanently destroy {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}. Her {@condition Petrified|PHB} form will slowly regenerate over the course of 100 years, reviving both herself and the Never-Ending Storm, and restoring this world's version of the Roaming Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing an Aru", + "entries": [ + "To truly end her existence, one would have to wield a legendary artifact capable of doing the deed\u2014such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}) that {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} carries.", + "When the avatar of an Aru like {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is slain beyond return, the earth convulses for a thousand miles in every direction. A heavy, primal dread then grips the land, lingering like a breath held too long for a few hours before it inevitably fades. Then for three days, black clouds smother the sky, casting thunder and rain across the region in divine mourning. And across that same storm-touched expanse, also within a thousand miles from the site of her death, every creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} instinctively feels the Aru's death and knows the exact location where it occurred.", + "Within {@dice 1d4} days of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s demise, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} arrives at the site, accompanied by hundreds of soldiers, to mourn the fallen goddess." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} continues to lurk in the shadows, biding her time until the characters enter the Roaming Treasury. Once they do, she approaches the goddess. Without the Scarab Key, she cannot enter through Merit, and with nothing to offer equal in value to the {@item Magical Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} she desires, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} decides to surrender the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} in exchange. She gains entry to the Treasury roughly one hour after the characters do." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bartering with Sekhmet", + "page": 279, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} can allow creatures to enter the Roaming Treasury for one of three reasons: if they prove themselves worthy (Merit), if they negotiate for a way in (Bargain), or if they are personally invited to enter by the goddess (Purity).", + "Each of the three methods of entry is detailed below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Merit", + "entries": [ + "Creatures may earn the right to access the Roaming Treasury through skill or might. Commonly, this involves completing the challenge assigned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, which includes locating her after uniting both halves of the Scarab Key. Other ways could include undertaking a quest on her behalf or impressing the goddess through remarkable feats of strength. Even unconventional methods, such as sneaking unnoticed into the portal in her throat or defeating her in combat, are considered legitimate paths to earning entry.", + "Uniting the Scarab Key to find the goddess automatically grants characters the right to enter the Roaming Treasury. This right extends to all creatures who contributed to the effort, up to a maximum of 10.", + "To those entering through Merit, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} asks:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i You have earned the right to step into my heart. But the treasures within are vast, and I will not allow greed to take root. Speak now: what is it you seek? Name your desire, and I shall judge if it is worthy of being claimed.}\"" + ] + }, + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} allows them to enter regardless of their response, even if she finds the answers abhorrent or antagonistic.", + "If a character does not wish to respond or is uncertain about their desires, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} tells them the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i If you do not know what you seek, then you shall find only what is meant for you. Enter, and let fate decide your prize.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Each character that enters the Treasury by merit may take any treasure from the vault, but only if it fulfills the specific need they declared to the goddess upon entry. They must take {@b precisely} what they require\u2014nothing more, nothing less. If even just one character takes anything beyond their stated need, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} will collapse the Treasury (see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter).", + "Characters who were uncertain about what they sought, or refused to state their desire, are limited to taking only the Fabled Treasure assigned to them (see {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom14|10|Fabled Treasures} further ahead). {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} considers these treasures to have found the characters, which satisfies her conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s rules are designed to penalize greed and reward honesty. Characters seeking treasures that are too grand, specific, or rare risk not finding them at all; while those greedy who take more than what they sought will earn her anger. However, characters who truthfully and reasonably articulate their desires will often meet success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sekhmet.webp" + }, + "title": "Sekhmet guards the Roaming Treasury" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Bargain", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is divinely obligated to accept tributes presented to the Roaming Treasury and to honor equitable trades of treasures. Entrance may be granted to those who offer treasures that are unique, rare, or exceptionally valuable, whether as a gift or in exchange for other items within the treasury. However, a single treasure\u2014no matter its worth\u2014 can only grant access to one creature. To enter through Bargain, each creature must present their own offering.", + "If the value of the item is determined by its monetary worth, the offering must be worth no less than 5,000 Gold Pieces to gain the goddess's approval.", + "If the value of an offering lies in its rarity or uniqueness, the character must present a compelling case for its worth. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} prizes rare and unusual offerings but enforces strict standards for what constitutes an acceptable tribute. She can detect lies by sensing the rhythmic beating of a creature's heart, making deceiving her nearly impossible without succeeding on a {@dc 25} Charisma ({@skill Deception}) check. Conversely, those who sincerely believe in the value of their offering, from the very depths of their heart, will automatically win her approval\u2014regardless of the truth.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} takes a broad view of what qualifies as 'treasure,' accepting items ranging from books, medicine, or art; to rare and unusual objects, such as a plant with a unique mutation, a bottled memory to an important historical moment, or even a Construct creature that willingly offers itself.", + "To those entering through Bargain, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} says the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Your tribute is accepted. Enter and place your wondrous objects in the Roaming Treasury, with honor and care. As you have gifted me with wonder, so shall I grant you splendor. Take anything precious you gaze upon my bowels, as much as your heart desires. But beware: only painful agony awaits those who make poorer those they tribute.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "For an exchange of treasure to be recognized as valid, it must be placed within any chamber of the Treasury and left there. Characters who gain entry through Bargain are permitted to take treasures freely, provided the total value does not meet or surpass the worth of the tribute given.", + "When assigning value to objects without a defined worth, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} evaluates a Rare item at a minimum of 5,000 Gold Pieces, a Very Rare item at 10,000 Gold Pieces, and a one-of-a-kind, exceptionally significant item at 20,000 Gold Pieces. Most tributes presented by the characters are expected to fall between the Rare and Very Rare categories." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reasoning", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} possesses a flawless memory of the value of every treasure within the Roaming Treasury, including the prices attributed to rare and artistic objects offered to her across the eons. Because she never willingly shares this knowledge, characters have no practical way to gauge an item's true value while within the Treasury. This is by design, as it compels treasure seekers to underestimate the value of what they take when compared to what they give, allowing the treasury's wealth to grow steadily over time.", + "You may allow a character to make a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check to gain a rough estimate of an item's worth." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance through Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} administers the Test of Purity (see below) only to those who explicitly state they seek either the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} or a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} from the Treasury.", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} has long been the devoted steward of a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. But since the Cataclysm, her form has begun to deteriorate. Realizing her time is limited, the goddess is preparing to pass on the relic to a worthy successor before her existence fades entirely. However, to inherit the relic, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} requires someone she deems 'pure of heart.'", + "Her criteria are defined by the following tenets:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Truth", + "entries": [ + "An honest and authentic person. One who stays true to themselves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Justice", + "entries": [ + "One who is fair and impartial towards others." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Propriety", + "entries": [ + "A respectful person. One who follows appropriate conduct and behavior in social norms and customs." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Reciprocity", + "entries": [ + "One who treats others as they wish themselves to be treated." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Qualifying for this entry does not require strict adherence to every tenet, but the creature must have consistently strived to embody these values. Lawful characters are the most likely to reflect these ideals.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Test of Purity", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} evaluates a creature's alignment with her ideals by listening to the sound of their heart, which she interprets as an imprecise measure of its weight\u2014a lighter heart signifies greater purity.", + "As part of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s judgment, candidates must perform a Negative Confession, a ritual in which they recount not their wrongdoings, but moments of restraint\u2014where they avoided sin when temptation arose. Participants must present four true accounts from their time in {@i Sands of Doom} where they aligned with her principles of truth, justice, propriety, and reciprocity. Afterward, they must succeed on a {@dc 25} Charisma check, gaining a +5 bonus for each principle they correctly exemplified. On a success, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} declares them pure of heart and grants them the right to claim the relic.", + "At your discretion, a creature may automatically succeed on the test if their heart is unquestionably pure. Creatures without a heart automatically fail her test, while a creature whose heart was stolen by a {@creature Peryton|MM} and replaced with that of a peaceful villager from Zarai automatically succeeds." + ] + }, + "To one who enters through Purity, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i For eons, I have stood as the guardian of a relic of immeasurable power, its magic hidden from the world. But as my body falters and my strength diminishes, with the plague devouring this realm and threatening even me, the time to pass on this burden is long overdue. Walk through my sacred vault and gaze upon the wonders I have guarded, but take none, and allow your heart to guide your steps. Deep within my final chamber lies my most cherished relic. The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}. Take it. Command it. Protect it. The responsibility now falls, to you.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Those who gain access to the treasury through Purity are allowed to claim only the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Failing Forward", + "entries": [ + "This chapter is designed so that the characters can access the Roaming Treasury even if they fail to claim even one of the fragments of the Scarab Key. Reaching the Eye of the Storm without guidance is difficult but achievable, provided the characters use plentiful healing, protective spells, and utilize strategies that allow them to reduce the damage dealt by the sandstorm. Additionally, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} can allow the characters to enter the Treasury via Bargain or Purity if they cannot gain access through Merit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)", + "page": 281, + "entries": [ + "The treasury resides within a special demiplane that links to thousands of worlds scattered throughout the multiverse. Each world has its own Sekhmet as its gatekeeper, each who offers trials unique to the world it inhabits. Designed to serve countless realms, the Roaming Treasury extends far beyond the setting where {@i Sands of Doom} is set and can seamlessly link to any other setting of your choosing. Its limitless vaults house millions of treasures, collected from the farthest reaches of the universe and an infinite array of worlds.", + "When a creature enters the Roaming Treasury, they are placed in a version of the demiplane crafted specifically for them, isolated in time and space. This means they cannot interact with creatures from other worlds. Visitors from other worlds appear as faint, ghostly figures, their faces and features too blurred to recognize. Actions the characters take within the treasury have no impact on its existence across the multiverse\u2014unless a treasure is taken out of the Treasury, which permanently erases it from all other versions of the demiplane. Likewise, depleting a magical effect from a magical item applies across all instances of the demiplane.", + "For a visual reference of the Treasury's interior, refer to the artwork showcased at the start of this {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom14|10}. You may show this illustration to your players at this time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules of the Treasury", + "page": 281, + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury is bound by a set of immutable rules, enforced by the collective will of all the avatars of Sekhmet found throughout the multiverse. While the Sekhmet of this world likely aligns with these laws, she has no power to alter or defy them, even if she desired to.", + "Breaking even one rule of the Treasury triggers {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} to collapse the version of the demiplane linked to their world, removing all unclaimed treasures within and killing those unable to escape. This consequence extends to all creatures from the violator's world, even if they played no part in the transgression. This destruction does not alter the state of the treasury in other versions across the multiverse. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} then reconstructs the demiplane for the world in question, using the collective state of the treasury as it exists in all other worlds. For more information on what happens then, see {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!} later in this chapter.", + "The rules of the Roaming Treasury are described below. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} makes certain the characters are aware of them:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures are permitted to remain in the Treasury for no longer than 24 hours.", + "A creature is allowed to access the Roaming Treasury only once in its entire lifetime.", + "No creature may remove a treasure from the chamber where it is found, unless it is their intention to claim it, which requires prior permission by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} to do so.", + "When a creature leaves the Treasury with a treasure, it becomes their rightful possession, beyond the reach of any Aru. The treasure is subsequently removed from every other version of the Treasury in all other worlds.", + "Once inside, no Aru is permitted to hinder a creature from exploring, exploiting, or claiming treasures within the Treasury, unless the creature violates one of the aforementioned rules." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Claiming Treasures", + "entries": [ + "The treasures the characters are given permission to claim are dictated by the terms of their entry, as explained in the {@adventure Bartering with Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|10|Bartering with Sekhmet} section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Creatures as Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Sentient creatures are exempt from being classified as 'treasure' under the Treasury's rules. This means that Constructs, sentient swords, animals, or even magical carpets could be persuaded to leave their chambers and even accompany the party outside of the Treasury, without invoking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s wrath. However, such a creature can only do so of its own free will." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Treasury", + "page": 281, + "entries": [ + "The demiplane resembles a sprawling limestone cave with its ceilings and walls bristling with stalactites. Among these formations are helicites, semi-transparent crystals that jut out from the stone like jagged shards of glass. The glow of the treasures reflects across these crystals, casting dazzling patterns of light that make the cave walls shimmer as if infused with gold. A soft layer of sand, only a few inches thick, carpets the cavern floor of the whole Treasury.", + "The demiplane is a sprawling repository of treasures, stacked into towering pillars and heaps across the cavern floor. Treasures placed by travelers are arranged with practical logic\u2014large statues rest firmly on the ground, objects are left upright, gems of similar colors are grouped together, and items are kept within easy reach of the pathways cutting through the Treasury. Conversely, treasures deposited by the Aru are placed at random, sometimes forming immense mounds towering up to 100 feet and other times as items placed in awkward or inaccessible locations. In some instances, the Aru have deemed immense structures, such as temples or aqueducts, worthy additions to the treasury, and these can also be found placed inside.", + "The cavern extends for miles, segmented into a near infinite number of chambers, ranging from small recesses to vast open spaces. These chambers appear naturally formed from the rock rather than intentionally carved from it. In larger chambers, towering piles of treasure act as natural walls, with hoards of coins shaping narrow trails that funnel travelers along specific routes. Though the cavern's overall layout is stable, the ever-shifting placement of treasures ensures the Treasury can never be truly mapped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Entrance of the Treasury", + "page": 282, + "entries": [ + "When the characters pass through the portal in the goddess' throat, they find themselves on a spiral stone staircase. The staircase winds down 30 feet, ending at a cavernous base with a large opening in the wall that leads to the Treasury. As the characters step into the Treasury for the first time, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You descend into a realm of unparalleled splendor. Piles of gold and gemstones tower like mountains and cascade in streams across the floor. Treasures and relics sprawl as far as the eye can see, each step revealing more\u2014gleaming suits of armor, ancient scrolls sealed with sigils, and an uncountable sea of riches stretching beyond the cavernous horizon, which appears to expand endlessly in all directions." + ] + }, + "Shortly after the characters enter and begin exploring, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} will give them some basic rules for them to follow. At a moment of your choice, you can have her voice echo from the cavernous expanse, as she says:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "\"{@i Explore the Roaming Treasury, pilgrims, to your hearts' content. Touch what beckons, read what fascinates, and experiment what demands. But be warned: no treasure may leave the chamber in which you find it, unless it is your intent and will to claim it. Take only what you came here to claim\u2014 nothing more, nothing less. You have 24 hours to find your worth and leave this sacred place. Ignore my warnings, and you shall never again see the light of day.}\"" + ] + }, + "The characters have a strict 24-hour window to explore the Roaming Treasury, and must return here to the entrance and exit through the glowing portal atop the stone stairs before their time runs out. Any violation of the rules will result in {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} collapsing the demiplane. For further details, consult {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If there is no one in the party who the goddess would be willing to bequeath the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} to, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} will also say the following: \"{@i Stay away from the chamber without treasure. Nothing that glitters in that room is gold for you to take.}\"" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Keeping Track of Time", + "entries": [ + "Within the Treasury, the characters have no reliable means to measure the passage of time. If a player inquires how much time they have left, roll a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check for their character in secret. A successful check allows the character to accurately know how many hours they have left. On a failure, the character misjudges how many hours they have left and believes they have one additional hour for every point by which the roll falls short of the DC." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Exploring the Treasury", + "page": 282, + "entries": [ + "There is no map for the Roaming Treasury. Beyond the treasures and events detailed in the {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom14|10|Fabled Treasures} section further ahead, the journey through this place is meant to be a collaborative experience between the GM and the players. What ancient artifact might a character stumble upon? Is that a dwarvish rendition of the Mona Lisa? What strange magic might awaken from sitting on a mysterious throne? The treasury is designed to be a place of limitless potential in {@i Sands of Doom}, where anything can happen. It offers a perfect opportunity for characters to roleplay, uncover mystical secrets, reflect on their desires, and dream of the possibilities their newfound fortune could unlock.", + "The GM has full discretion over how long it takes the characters to locate what they're searching for and what they experience during their exploration of the Treasury.", + "The {@adventure Fabled Treasures|SandsOfDoom14|10|Fabled Treasures} section ahead offers a selection of legendary objects crafted to spark wonder and inspire roleplay. When you feel like your players are itching for something interesting to happen, you can introduce a Fabled Treasure to give them something fun to investigate.", + "It is recommended that the party take a Long Rest while in the Roaming Treasury. Encounters resulting from breaking {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s rules, as well as certain events within the Treasury, are designed for a party who holds most of their resources intact.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury offers characters access to limitless coinage in any denomination, precious stones of all shapes, sizes, and values, and an endless assortment of art, sculptures, and jewelry. Almost any treasure the mind can conceive exists within the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Mundane Treasure", + "entries": [ + "If a character seeks a particular mundane treasure, the player can specify their desire and find the item after {@dice 1d4} hours of searching." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury holds countless historic artifacts, unique trinkets, and magical items; but finding a specific, one-of-a-kind object is virtually impossible\u2014like searching for a needle in a haystack. Such an endeavor would take months or even years, and attempts to locate them almost always fail. That said, the GM is free to add any unique or special objects they choose for the characters to discover.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Finding Rare Treasure", + "entries": [ + "As long as the desired item is not excessively specific or uniquely rare, characters can attempt to locate it. Rare items take {@dice 3d6} hours to uncover, Very Rare items require {@dice 4d12} hours, and truly unique, one-of-a-kind treasures take {@dice 20d20} hours (one week on average).", + "The time needed to locate a specific treasure can be divided by the number of creatures assisting for the entire duration of the effort. Keep in mind characters have only 24 hours to find what they need, before the Treasury collapses." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sekhmet Knows Their Desire", + "entries": [ + "If a creature explicitly told {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} what they desired when asked prior to entering the Treasury, and the desire in question is a singular object, fate ensures the item they seek reveals itself to them.", + "In this case, whether they search for the treasure or stumble upon it by chance, the character will find their desired item before leaving, no matter the circumstances." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fabled Treasures", + "page": 283, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While exploring the Roaming Treasury, the characters have a chance to discover legendary items that have, through various means, found their way into its halls. At a time of your choosing, select a player character and roll a {@dice d10}, then consult the Fabled Treasures table to reveal what treasure of myth and legend that character encounters. Repeat this process throughout the party's stay in the Treasury until each character has had a chance to encounter a Fabled Treasure.", + "Many of these Fabled Treasures are special in that they can be claimed or used without violating {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s rules. For instance, living beings like {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14} can freely choose to leave the Treasury with the party.", + "There's no hard limit on how many Fabled Treasures the party should encounter. If the players are enjoying their exploration of the Treasury and are actively engaging with the Fabled Treasures presented, you can continue to reveal them more. Generally, one Fabled Treasure per character is enough, but you can reward them with more treasures for excellent roleplay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Arbitrating Loot Goblins", + "entries": [ + "Don't hesitate to let your characters amass as much treasure as they desire\u2014this chapter is meant to encourage exactly that! Allow your players to explore the Roaming Treasury and take what they wish, so long as they abide by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s rules.", + "{@i Sands of Doom} is equipped to handle characters leaving the Roaming Treasury with up to 5,000 Gold Pieces each, or twice that value if their treasure is in the form of magical items, provided those items can only be sold at half value in Al'Kirat. You can use the magic item prices in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14} to estimate the value of magical items the party gathers." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Fabled Treasures Table", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "10", + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}, the second is a vest of {@item Scale Mail|PHB} that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom14}. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} that requires Attunement.", + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to AC, is Immune to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|PHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom14} is Immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|PHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the {@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom14} out of the Treasury without drawing {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Babr_E_Bayan.webp" + }, + "title": "Babr-e Bayan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, a young boy wished upon a genie to eliminate all evil from the world. Unable to grant such a powerful wish, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom14} was created in its place. Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma Saving Throw or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, Diabolical Contract, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil.", + "Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom14} has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom14} can be used without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 Gold Pieces worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 Gold Pieces, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 Gold Pieces from the Treasury without incurring {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s ire." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG} (refer to the Dungeon Master's Guide for their description), lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the Throne, Skull, Knight, and Flames cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Throne", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Skull", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|DMG} presents itself as a ebonyskinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knight", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|MM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked shield as its buckle, and a rusted {@item Greatsword|PHB} which he wields with pride. Sir Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flames", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} commands {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. This large, rainbow-colored feather weighs 20 pounds.", + "A creature holding the {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and Saving Throws.", + "The {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|PHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Feather_of_Simurgh.webp" + }, + "title": "Feather of the Simurgh" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of {@creature Night Hag|MM|Hags}. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah}. When {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a Flying Speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} is a sentient Chaotic Good {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying} with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Gomorrah_The_Magic_Carpet.webp" + }, + "title": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "entries": [ + "This treasure is a small red flower, plucked from a beautiful planar heaven. Symbolizing new beginnings, the flower blooms only once every 1,000 years. When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14} overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|PHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14}, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a brass lamp with an elongated spout at the front and a large stopper at the top. This seemingly ordinary object is actually a powerful magical prison capable of capturing genies. An {@creature Efreeti|MM} named {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15}) is currently imprisoned inside of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|DMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|MM}, {@creature Marid|MM}, {@creature Dao|MM}, and {@creature Efreeti|MM}. The {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any Saving Throw made to resist the effects of the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever immune to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, three additional genies can be captured with the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}: a {@creature Djinni|MM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|MM} transformed into a {@adventure terrifying monster|SandsOfDoom14|6|Northspire Mountains}, and a {@creature Marid|MM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom14|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}. For more details on each of the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they find it before {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has the chance to claim it. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} spies on them from afar, and decides to position herself near the exit of the Treasury, lying in wait to ambush the characters and seize the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} before they can leave (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters roll this Fabled Treasure, they discover the location of the lamp moments after {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has already claimed it. From afar, they can see her remove the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} from her eye socket, a brilliant flash of light illuminating the chamber as she does so. She places her {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} atop a pile of coins and then picks up the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, as if trading one for the other. Having paid a comparable price, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is allowed to take the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The moment {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} places her {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} onto the pile of treasure, it becomes the property of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} and is subjected to the same rules that apply to all other treasures in the Treasury.", + "If threatened, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is prepared to release {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} and even use a wish, if it means she is able to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} is released while inside of the Roaming Treasury, she can leave without angering Sekhtmet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Scholars in Al'Kirat assert that the Aru derived much of their power from the enslavement of genies\u2014elemental beings whose sovereigns are said to be capable of granting any wish they desire. This lamp is eerily similar to those depicted in Anubian hieroglyphics, a tool believed to have once bound genies in servitude to the Aru." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Magic_Lamp.webp" + }, + "title": "Magic Lamp" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a chalice made of indestructible bronze, formed into the shape of a heptagon. Each side is intricately carved with decorative flairs, depicting abstract triangular shapes and seven-leafed flowers.", + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a rolled scroll made of simple white parchment, sealed with red wax. The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Enchanted Horse", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a flying mare that outwardly resembles an ordinary steed but is part mechanical on the inside. Her bones, heart, lungs, stomach, and several other organs have been replaced with sophisticated mechanical components that require no maintenance. However, her flesh, muscles, nerves, and her brain remain completely natural. To the touch and in behavior, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14} is indistinguishable from a normal horse, save for the fact she does not age nor requires sustenance to survive.", + "The character who rolls The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|MM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, Immune to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning Resistance to its rider rather than Fire Resistance. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an AC of 16, and its hoove attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14} has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Relic: Sapphire Ring", + "page": 287, + "entries": [ + "The Roaming Treasury houses the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), a powerful {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Given enough time exploring the Treasury, the characters are certain to encounter it. After the untimely demise of its original bearer, the ring was entrusted to {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, who accepted the eternal duty of safeguarding the precious relic.", + "Divine law forbids a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} from 'leaving' the material plane\u2014a rule that the treasury's magic bends but does not break. While the rest of the demiplane and its treasures are shared among many worlds, the chamber containing the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is crafted exclusively for the world where {@i Sands of Doom} unfolds. However, the magic that creates this restriction also guarantees that the relic's location cannot be hidden by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, nor can she directly smite a creature that tries to access it. Simply put, whether {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} desires it or not, the characters are able to find the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} and try to claim it.", + "The {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} resides in a vast, cavernous chamber, conspicuously barren of any other treasures, as though designed exclusively to hold the relic. A 60-foot-wide pool of lava splits the chamber from the center, dividing the entrance from the far side where the ring awaits. Beyond the lava, a landing leads to a stairway that ascends to an elevated stone pillar. Atop the pillar, a rectangular pedestal supports the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}, which hovers 3 feet above its surface. Arcs of lightning crackle from the ring.", + "A creature judged pure of heart by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, or one otherwise granted permission by the goddess to claim the relic, is shielded from the dangers of the chamber. Stone steps materialize for them above the lava and the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} ceases to emmit arcs of lightning when they approach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "Touching the lava causes a creature to take 22 ({@damage 4d10}) Fire damage. Falling into the lava inflicts 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately and another 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage at the end of each subsequent turn the creature remains within the molten pool." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lightning", + "entries": [ + "Any creature that comes within 10 feet of the ring suffers 5 ({@damage 1d10}) Lightning damage and takes the same amount of damage at the end of its turn while remaining in that range. The closer the creature is to the ring, the greater the damage they take as they approach and remain near it, increasing to {@damage 2d10} while the creature comes within 5 feet of the ring and to {@damage 3d10} if the creature makes and continues to make physical contact with it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wearing the Ring", + "entries": [ + "When a creature places the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14} on their finger, provided they are not already attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, they become immediately attuned to the ring. Once attuned, the ring ceases to emit arcs of damaging lightning." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Not Pure of Heart", + "entries": [ + "If a creature unauthorized by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} touches the {@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}, the goddess will collapse the demiplane housing the Roaming Treasury. Refer to {@adventure Die, Heretics!|SandsOfDoom14|10|Die, Heretics!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of Benevolence", + "page": 287, + "entries": [ + "If the characters follow the Path of [Benevolence], they are destined to find the Rite of the Solar Throne. Otherwise, they only find it if they informed {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} of their quest for the scroll. The scroll holding the rite is found resting upon a throne, which is itself found atop a large, golden platform.", + "Twelve golden steps leads to the throne, each flanked by majestic lions sculpted with emerald eyes. The seat's cushions are a deep, regal purple, the velvet embroidered with stars and constellations. The parchment is placed on the cushion and is made of paper gold and carefully bound in black silk. The hieroglyphics within are written in divine blood.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rites of the Solar Throne", + "entries": [ + "The scroll details the rituals necessary to enact the rites of succession for the Anubian Empire, designed to transfer the rulership from the currently ruling Pharaoh to their firstborn. The text specifies precise conditions that must be met for the ritual, as well as the required presence of particular individuals to enact it. A large portion of the scroll is devoted to a lengthy recital, which must be read in order to bring about the powerful magic that the ritual requires.", + "The primary purpose of the ritual is to sever the Pharaoh's attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, so that it can be passed on to the new heir. Once attuned, the heir gains control of the Ankh and assumes the divine authority to rule the Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Requirements", + "entries": [ + "The ritual has the following requirements:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "An Aru must be present to read the words of power inscribed on the scroll. The recitation takes roughly one minute to complete and the ritual concludes the moment the final words are spoken.", + "The Pharaoh must be within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The Divine Child, the Pharaoh's firstborn, must be present (and alive). They must also remain within 300 feet of the reciting Aru. Their consent is not necessary for the ritual to succeed.", + "The {@adventure Rites of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]} state that five High Priests are to act as witnesses and judges, but provides no definition for what qualifies as a High Priest nor specifies that they must be of a particular species. Its only strict requirement is the presence of five {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, whose Heka channels power to the rite, each of which must be wielded by a creature who willingly consents to the ritual." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Ritual", + "entries": [ + "After the Aru finishes reciting the words of power, the wielders of the five {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} are given the opportunity to object. Provided they unanimously approve of the succession, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} is forcibly unattuned from the Pharaoh, rising into the air before soaring towards the Divine Child, who instantly attunes to its power. At that moment, the Divine Child ascends as the new Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Die, Heretics!", + "page": 288, + "entries": [ + "This event occurs if any of the characters, or any creature that entered the Treasury from their world, violates one of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s rules. This event also triggers one hour after {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is brought down to 0 Hit Points.", + "With a booming roar, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} condemns the rule-breaker while a violent earthquake rumbles through the Treasury.", + "When ready to start this event, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "A deafening roar erupts, echoing through the cavern with such power that the ground shudders violently beneath your feet. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s voice thunders, filled with her wrath: \"{@i Thieves! You have taken beyond your worth. Now you will never again see the light of day!}\" You then see as the mountains of treasure around you liquify into yellow sludge, and fissures crack open on the floor from which spouts of lava spew out. The quakes continue to swell in force and more fissures open with each passing moment." + ] + }, + "The demiplane containing the characters' version of the Treasury begins to collapse. Any treasure already in the characters' possession when the event starts is safe, but all other objects in the Treasury\u2014coins, furniture, statues, magic items, and the rest\u2014will soon dissolve into a golden, liquid paste provided they are touching the ground. This paste is worthless and dissolves if taken out of the Treasury.", + "Once the demiplane starts collapsing, the characters have {@b one minute} to collect any remaining treasures they may want before they are lost forever. Any treasure left behind, or any that is later dropped onto the floor after this minute ends, will melt and be absorbed into the demiplane. Living treasures, such as {@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah} and the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14}, are only absorbed into the demiplane if they are destroyed, meaning they can attempt to escape with the characters.", + "After this minute, fissures will quickly begin to erupt across the ground, from which bursts of lava spew forth.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Full Collapse", + "entries": [ + "In roughly thirty minutes, the floor of the Treasury will collapse almost entirely, leaving only towering rock pillars rising 70 feet above a vast sea of molten lava far below. Then, each individual pillar will begin to crumble, one by one, until none are left\u2014dooming any creatures still within the Treasury into the lava below.", + "No matter how much of the Treasury collapses, the stairs and portal leading out of the demiplane remain intact." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reset of the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "Creatures that manage to survive for 45 minutes since the start of the collapse are magically expelled from the Roaming Treasury, appearing safely outside.", + "Once all creatures escape, are killed, or are expelled, the Roaming Treasury then reforms in 100 years with its treasures intact, allowing other creatures to enter once again." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape to be Deemed Worthy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s ultimate duty as steward of the Roaming Treasury is to ensure that the wealth and power of the Aru pass to those deemed worthy to possess it. Any creature that successfully escapes the Treasury, regardless of how many of its laws they broke, is judged worthy of the treasures they were able to escape with." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escaping the Treasury", + "entries": [ + "To escape once the collapse of the Treasury has begun, the characters must make their way back to the entrance and pass through the portal at the top of the spiral staircase. As the collapse reshapes the terrain, sealing old passages and revealing new ones, the route back to the entrance is different from the way they used to arrive at their current location. As a result, no matter where they are, fate assures it always takes thirty minutes for them to reach the exit.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Escape!", + "entries": [ + "As the characters flee, they must navigate collapsing terrain and eruptions of molten lava. Each character must make a {@dc 15} Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw (their choice). On a failure, they take {@damage 1d6} Bludgeoning damage and {@damage 1d6} Fire damage and must repeat the Saving Throw. They continue making the Saving Throw until they succeed, suffering the damage again for each failed attempt.", + "Characters that might be hindered during their escape as determined by the GM (such as by carrying too much treasure), suffer a -5 penalty to their Saving Throw." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: One Last Trial", + "entries": [ + "By the time the characters reach the exit, the floors have nearly completely collapsed. Refer to the 'One Last Trial' battlemap below, which depicts the final chambers the characters must navigate before reaching the exit. Place the characters on 'Entrance A' and roll for initiative.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rock Pillars", + "entries": [ + "By now, much of the ground has collapsed, leaving only small rocky platforms that creatures must jump across in order to reach the exit. Much like the rest of the floor, these platforms will also inevitably collapse.", + "Track the number of rounds that pass during this encounter. Then, at the start of each round, consult the battlemap for the number associated with each platform. If the current round number matches a platform's number, it means that the platform begins to crumble. Any creature within line of sight can see that it will soon collapse. Then, at the end of the round, the platform fully collapses onto the lava below, alongside any creature still standing on it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lava", + "entries": [ + "A sea of lava churns 70 feet below the platforms. Any creature that falls into the lava takes 55 ({@damage 10d10}) Fire damage immediately, and once more at the end of each of their turns so long as they remain in the lava." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure Chest", + "entries": [ + "There is a treasure chest wedged between one of the platforms and a pillar of stone (marked 'T' on the map). Since it has not fully landed on the ground, it has not yet dissolved into liquid and can still be looted.", + "The chest holds 700 Gold Pieces, twenty chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of {@spell Fly|PHB}, a {@item Potion of Speed|DMG}, and a large {@item Diamond|DMG} worth 500 Gold Pieces. In total, the chest and its contents weigh 70 pounds.", + "If a player character did not get a chance to roll on the Fabled Treasures table, you may choose to roll now and place the resulting treasure either inside or near the chest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom14}", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom14|Golem}\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit ('E' on the map). Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The {@creature Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom14|Golem} uses the statistics of a {@creature Clay Golem|MM}, has a Climbing Speed of 20 feet, and Immunity to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 Hit Points for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter10/Treasure_Golem.webp" + }, + "title": "Treasure Golem" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Additional Enemies", + "entries": [ + "Depending on the Path of Fate the characters follow, and the choices they have made throughout the chapter, the party may have to deal with additional enemies (or allies) in this encounter. The options are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia with Magic Lamp [Devotion] - [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to locate the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} in the Treasury, they find {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) having already seized it. She is now attempting to escape." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Malicia without Magic Lamp [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "If the characters possess the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is alive, they will face her here. The dragon, unwilling to let the lamp slip from her grasp, unleashes her final effort to wrest it from the characters. She fights to the death." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Black Company", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} is still alive, the party finds him here alongside three {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, each hauling a large cloth bag filled with 2,000 Gold Pieces worth of assorted treasure. Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandit} looks out only for themselves, causing them to fight in a disorganized fashion. One gunslinger darts straight into a random character and attempts to rob them of their loot, another abandons his allies and bolts for the exit, and the last wastes no time betraying {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret}\u2014surrendering the moment the party surrounds him. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} himself stays calm and far from the melee, awaiting for someone else to engage the golem before making his move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Coiled Whisper Returns [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "Several members of the Black Company have fallen under {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s sway, having secretly swore allegiance to the sphinx. Their sole mission is to kill {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} and escape. Until they see the dragon, they behave as typical Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits}. Once they witness their target, they reveal themselves for the cultists they are and attack her. The cultists, all human, consist of two {@creature Assassin|MM|Assassins} and two {@creature Cult Fanatic|MM|Cult Fanatics}. One fanatic carries a {@item Wand of Binding|DMG}, the other a {@item Staff of Fire|DMG}, and both have 65 Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + }, + "Place each group of enemies on a different entrance on the first round of combat, chosen between 'B,' 'C,' or 'D.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "More Enemies?", + "entries": [ + "This map offers more entrances than you'll likely need, to give you the freedom to adjust the encounter on the fly. For instance, if a roll on the Fabled Treasures table resulted in '{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14|Gomorrah, the Magic Carpet},' you could have the flying carpet arrive as an unexpected ally mid-encounter. Or perhaps, if the party was split up in the Treasury, you could position them at different entrances at the start of this encounter to heighten the tension." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c104" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/10/One_Last_Trial_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "One Last Trial (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c104" + } + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Leaving the Treasury", + "page": 289, + "entries": [ + "As the characters pass through the golden portal atop the stone staircase, they are transported back to the throat of {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}. The colossal lioness lowers herself to the ground, parts her jaws wide, and provides them a way out.", + "No matter what unfolded within the Treasury\u2014what treasures the characters seized or what rules they violated\u2014 everything is forgiven once and if they escape. By the virtue of Merit, they have conquered every challenge and proven themselves worthy, the treasures are now their own. In recognition of their achievement, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} grants them safe passage to leave in peace.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Scarab", + "entries": [ + "Provided the Scarab Key was completed and brought to the Eye of the Storm, the last group to leave the Roaming Treasury is rewarded with a gift. The Scarab Key comes to life, detaches from {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s forehead, and flies gracefully towards the group. It then bursts into a radiant golden light before gently landing in the hands of one of the creatures present. The key transforms into a {@item Scarab of Protection|DMG} and serves as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}'s final gift, for the group to take." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Cast Away", + "entries": [ + "After the last group departs the Roaming Treasury, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} summons a sandstorm to engulf the Eye of the Storm. Within a minute, the sandstorm fades, leaving the characters in a random location {@dice 2d4} miles away from where they started." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Closing the Chapter", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "This chapter concludes when the characters depart from the Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet. In this section, you'll find details on what happens to the Black Company, {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, and the NPCs aligned with the characters' Path of Fate after the events of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Black Company ", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "Provided that {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} and most of his inner circle are killed, a reformed {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} can easily rally the remaining members of the Black Company\u2014particularly those less murderous still at the hideout\u2014under his leadership.", + "With no treasure to their name and nothing awaiting them back home, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} can be persuaded to stay in Kirat. {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} will ask the characters to advocate on their behalf, seeking amnesty or a pardon from Al'Kirat in exchange for their support in the war. If the characters intercede on their behalf, the Sultana grants them permission to camp southwest of the city and, should they prove helpful during the siege, grants them citizenship.", + "During the war, the humans use their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} to defend the city. Then, after the war, they quickly abandon both banditry and the Black Company name, choosing to live as hunters to the end of their days.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Unlock", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} convinces the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Bandits} to ally with Al'Kirat in exchange for amnesty, the characters will gain the Black Company's support during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Refer to {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|Siege Reinforcements} for details on how their involvement influences the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "An Enemy for Life", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} survive the events of this chapter, he forsakes the Black Company, consumed by a burning desire for revenge against the characters. His rage drives him to Al'Kirat, where he infiltrates the city and bargains with the devils of the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star, surrendering whatever rotten thing is left of his soul in exchange for immense power.", + "Reborn as a tiefling, his Hit Points increase by 40, he gains Resistance to Fire damage, and gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Fireball|PHB} ({@dc 15}) as a Bonus Action without the need for a spell slot three times a day. Patient and calculating, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} waits until the Siege of Al'Kirat, emerging at a dramatic moment of your choice to exact his revenge and eliminate the characters." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet ", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "One week after the Roaming Treasury is entered and vacated, or mere hours after the Treasury is collapsed, both the goddess and the Eye of the Storm vanish, while the great Never-Ending Storm continues to rage. {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet} is then likely forgotten, her tale fading into myth\u2014until she once more emerges from the heart of the great sandstorm 100 years later. With her return, a new Scarab Key is forged, broken into two pieces, and scattered across the lands. Only those who reunite the fragments once more are able to unlock the knowledge of the Roaming Treasury's existence and its long-lost riches." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "This chapter offers the characters their best opportunity to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}. Success rewards them with an additional use of the Fate's Blessing feature, granted by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} during their next rest (see {@adventure Sphinx's Blessing|SandsOfDoom14|5|Sphinx's Blessing}). If they are unable to slay {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, they will have more opportunities to confront the dragon during the Siege of Al'Kirat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "With the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of Benevolence} in their possession, the characters are one step closer from wielding the power to weaken {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. If they have not already done so, their final task now is to restore the Divine Child (see {@adventure Life to the Divine|SandsOfDoom14|5|Life to the Divine}). Once this is done, they will be ready to perform the rite in the final battle against the Pharaoh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "With the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} in their possession, the characters now hold the means to harness the incredible power of genies. To prepare for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and cleanse him of his corruption, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is certain that at least two wishes are needed. For details on all the genies of Kirat and where to find them, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 290, + "entries": [ + "If you are using the Milestone system for leveling, the characters advance in level once they exit the Roaming Treasury." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Chapter 11: The Siege of Al'Kirat", + "page": 291, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Chapter_Splash.webp" + } + }, + "Anubian magi carve glowing sigils into the earth, conscripted Orcs sharpen the tusks of fully armored triceratops, dragons and manticores circle the sky, and a metal colossus\u2014taller than the walls of the Al'Kirat\u2014rises across the horizon.", + "The death of the Divine Child has pushed {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to unleash the might of the Anubian Empire upon the lands of Kirat. Now, the drums of war thunder as thousands of Orcs and gnolls gather in disciplined battle formations, ready to siege the city. The time has come to face Ammu's fury, and the characters must stand as one with the Kirati if they hope to endure the assault and rise victorious.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Chapter", + "page": 291, + "entries": [ + "In this chapter, the Anubian Empire begins their assault on the city of Al'Kirat. The characters must defend the city, gather information and resources to formulate a strategy against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, and execute that plan by confronting the Pharaoh\u2014all before the city falls.", + "This chapter marks the convergence of several major plotlines and antagonists in one decisive location. To prepare for it, take time to revisit the following entries: {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}, the Orcs of O'grila ({@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|2|Orcs} and {@adventure Ecology of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|2|Ecology of the Wastes}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), and {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}).", + "The Siege of Al'Kirat unfolds throughout four arcs, as explained below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dawn of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian assault begins with a fierce attack on the city walls. Amid the chaos, mysterious explosions breach the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. With the characters unable to contain the breach, they are forced to regroup and make a desperate last stand at Silk Street to protect the heart of the city until the Kirati army arrives." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The siege evolves into guerrilla warfare as the Kirati successfully contain the Anubians to the breached Artisans' Quarter. As the characters rest from battle, they explore the war-ravaged city gathering intel and resources to break the stalemate." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "A traitor strikes from within, unleashing chaos across Al'Kirat, crippling the Kirati army, and endangering the city's leadership. The characters must defend the Sultana and the city's council members from assassination attempts and uncover the traitor's identity before it is too late." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "entries": [ + "The characters lead a daring assault on the city's coliseum, currently serving as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s headquarters. With help from the city, the characters are given all the resources they need to enact their plan and confront the Pharaoh, with the hope of ending the siege before all is lost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "page": 292, + "entries": [ + "Over the course of {@i Sands of Doom}, the characters have likely made powerful enemies, some of whom may resurface during the Siege of Al'Kirat. Certain foes, such as {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Pack Lord Yz}, are guaranteed to be present unless the characters killed them earlier in the campaign. Others, including {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, or {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, are only both present and hostile if the characters earned their enmity or took actions that drew them here.", + "Since the presence of these special enemies is determined by the players' choices, none of the encounters in this chapter require them. However, there are several encounters where you are given the option to include them.", + "The {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom14} table below provides you with the list of these foes, including descriptions of the circumstances that would lead to their involvement in the siege, the units they command when they enter the field, and any unique combat traits you may need to know before you run them. Refer to this table whenever a special encounter or event during the Siege of Al'Kirat mentions the presence of a Special Enemy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh's Resurrection", + "entries": [ + "If any of these Special Enemies were previously slain, but their body could have been feasibly delivered to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}\u2014and he would have been inclined to resurrect them\u2014they are brought back to life by the Pharaoh. Likewise, if any such foe falls during the siege and their bodies are recovered by the Anubians, the Pharaoh ensures their resurrection." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "No Viable Enemy", + "entries": [ + "If an encounter in this chapter calls for a Special Enemy but none in the list are appropriate or available, you can replace it with an Anubian battlegroup. The battlegroup is commanded by an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}, and includes an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14}, two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Curse-Bringers}, and two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi}. Alternatively, you can opt to replace the champion for a single {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14}, which the {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest} rides to battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you roll to determine the number of units commanded by the Special Enemy, add a +1 to the rolls for each character beyond four in the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note This chapter features many Anubian enemies. The statistics for all Anubians can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Special Enemies Table", + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|MM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|MM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|MM} with 145 Hit Points and 16 AC. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14} can cast the {@spell Fireball|PHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|MM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|PHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom14|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|MM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|MM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|PHB} at will and gains 10 Temporary Hit Points at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|MM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|MM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|MM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his Hit Points increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|PHB} as a Bonus Action on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom14}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom14|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} with 85 Hit Points, {@item Splint Armor|PHB} (17 AC), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom14}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|MM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his Hit Points increase by 40, has Resistance to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|PHB} ({@dc 15}) as a Bonus Action three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Soldiers", + "page": 292, + "entries": [ + "This chapter features large-scale battles involving numerous NPCs and enemies. To streamline combat while maintaining the sense of scale, four special units are created to represent Al'Kirat's forces: {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics}, and {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}.", + "All Kirati Soldiers on the battlefield must be assigned to players for them to control. These special units don't roll initiative or take actions. Instead, their effects activate at the end of each combat round. At the end of every round, before the unit's effect activates, the assigned player can move all Kirati Soldiers under their control up to 30 feet in any direction.", + "Kirati Soldiers automatically roll 10 on all Saving Throws and Ability Checks, and have no proficiencies.", + "If needed, these soldiers can still take actions to interact with objects, such as manning ballistas. However, they can't use their special effect at the end of the round if they do so.", + "{@note It is recommended to divide the Kirati Soldiers into groups of the same type and assign each group to a different player, so they may control and track their Hit Points.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Fighter", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} have 50 Hit Points and 15 AC. At the end of the round, each fighter automatically deals 5 Piercing damage to every enemy creature within 5 feet.", + "The {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14} statistics can serve as a versatile template you can use for any Medium-sized warrior fighting for Al'Kirat. This can include allies such as beastfolk warriors supporting the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14|Enhanced Kirati Fighter}", + "entries": [ + "For a Large sized creature, like an {@creature Ogre|MM}, or a particularly powerful Medium-sized creature, such as a {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14}, you upgrade the statistics of the template. These creatures have 80 Hit Points and deal 10 damage instead of 5." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Archers", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} have 40 Hit Points and 14 AC. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects a 10-foot radius area within 80 feet of any {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14}. All enemy creatures in that area automatically take {@damage 1d6} Piercing damage per {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14} within 80 feet with line of sight." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Clerics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics} have 30 Hit Points and 13 AC. No more than once at the end of the round, each {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14} can heal an allied creature within 60 feet. The assigned player chooses which allies are healed, and the same ally can be chosen by multiple clerics. Each ally regains 5 Hit Points for every cleric that heals them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kirati Sorcerer", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers} have 30 Hit Points and 13 AC. No more than once at the end of the round, the assigned player selects one target enemy creature within 120 feet of any {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}. The target creature automatically takes {@damage 1d10} Fire damage per {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14} within 120 feet with line of sight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "page": 292, + "entries": [ + "Some encounters in this chapter assume the characters will be reinforced by the powerful allies they have met throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, arriving just when they are needed most. These encounters provide the players with {@b Reinforcement Points}, which they can use to summon these allies. Each encounter specifies how these allies interact with the scenario and where they appear on the battlefield.", + "The {@table Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14} table below provides the roster of allies available, each with their associated cost. However, some allies are restricted and can only be summoned if the characters have satisfied the conditions specified in their descriptions. Unless specified otherwise, generic reinforcements based on templates\u2014such as Kirati Soldiers\u2014can be selected more than once.", + "Do not count reinforcements when determining the number of characters present for upscaling encounters.", + "{@note You can either provide your players with the list of allies and let them decide who to summon, or you can choose the allies yourself based on who best fits the narrative. You may add more allies to the list at your discretion.}", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Siege Reinforcements table", + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom14|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Dao|MM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Marid|MM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Djinni|MM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Efreeti|MM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|PHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have 70 Hit Points and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|PHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with 70 Hit Points. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|MM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom14|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}. They have Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, but he has 70 Hit Points and restores 20 Hit Points rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|MM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, but she has 70 Hit Points and restores 20 Hit Points rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}, but she has Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. The target takes takes 5 Piercing damage and 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14}. Additionally, all creatures within 5 feet of the target take 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "Minotaur or Ogre slaves x2", + "1", + "They each use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} x2", + "1", + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 AC. Further, they are Immune to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Imp|MM|Imps} x4", + "1", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have a Flying Speed of 40 feet. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "Beasts of Ashae x2", + "0", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}. The reinforcements may include any beast without a Flying Speed, such as a boar, snake, scorpion, or a rhinoceros. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}. The Beasts of Ashae reinforcement does not cost Reinforcement Points but can only be selected once per encounter." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Taking Rests During the Siege", + "page": 295, + "entries": [ + "Throughout the siege, the characters will face relentless, large-scale battles\u2014leaving them with little opportunity to rest or recover. To account for this, this chapter automatically grants the characters the benefits of a Short Rest at the end of each major encounter and a Long Rest at specific points during the siege. The moments these rests should take place are indicated throughout the chapter. Make sure to grant these rests, as the encounters are balanced with this in mind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Siege Timeline", + "page": 295, + "entries": [ + "The Siege of Al'Kirat begins on {@b Day 60} if you're tracking the passage of time. If not, it starts {@dice 2d4} days following the character's advancement to 9th level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "page": 295, + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Chapter 11: Siege of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11} is designed for characters of 9th level, and they are expected to reach 11th level by the end of the chapter.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Milestone", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance from 9th to 10th level after defeating {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} in the {@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!} encounter.", + "The characters advance from 10th to 11th level after vanquishing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} at the end of the chapter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Experience", + "entries": [ + "This chapter provides enough experience gained in combat to progress from 9th to 11th level, without the need to award characters any additional experience." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Before the Siege", + "page": 295, + "entries": [ + "The party may return to Al'Kirat to prepare for the siege whenever they choose, so long as they do so before it begins. If they are not in Al'Kirat {@b four days} prior to the battle, they receive an urgent {@spell Sending|PHB} spell from either {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} or {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, insisting they return to the city without delay.", + "If the party is stranded far from Al'Kirat with no way to return in time, you can allow {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} to teleport to their location and provide them with a {@spell Teleportation Circle|PHB} back to the city. Alternatively, a recently repaired {@adventure Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|The Skylark} can make a dramatic appearance to retrieve them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving Early", + "entries": [ + "Rather than waiting until the last possible moment to return to Al'Kirat, the characters may do so early in order rally support and help prepare the city for war. If they do, narrate a fast-forward of the timeline to the final days before the siege.", + "On a fast-forward, the party gains {@b 500 Gold Pieces} for each day remaining before the siege begins and earns {@b 1 Special Reinforcement Point} for every five such days. They receive no such benefit if using the Milestone tracking system.", + "These Special Reinforcement Points may be spent at any time during the war to summon immediate support." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Al'Kirat", + "page": 296, + "entries": [ + "The city has entered a full lockdown. The ships at the harbors are moored and the gates to the city are barred closed. Only soldiers and authorized citizens can enter or exit the city through the reinforced metal doors located at the base of each of the towers that line the city walls.", + "The city is under a strict curfew. Each household may send only one designated member outside to gather essential supplies, while the rest must stay indoors. Shops are closed, and nearly all buildings refuse visitors. Exceptions are the Church of Asmodeus, where household leaders gather to debate the curfew policies and war efforts, and the Grand Bazaar, where citizens trade for supplies. Rampant price gouging has driven the cost of basic goods, such as food and water, to ten times their usual price, although the price of magical items remains unchanged\u2014which vendors sell to afford the commodities they actually need.", + "Al'Kirat fields an army of 4,000 soldiers, half of whom are deployed along the battlements of the city walls. The remaining troops are stationed throughout the city, ready to be mobilized to reinforce any section of wall that is breached.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier}, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, who resents the decision.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}' dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gladiator|MM}. He wields {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@item +2 Spear|DMG|Spear +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} originating from the spear three times per day. He wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG|Studded Leather Armor +1} and a {@item +2 Shield|DMG|Shield +2} (total AC of 19)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center of Communication", + "entries": [ + "To stay informed of events during the siege and command the army effectively, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} employs a unique spell crafted and managed by {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}. This spell creates a telepathic link between {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} and several key individuals across the city, allowing him to communicate freely with them. Rashid must meet with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} and upkeep the spell at least once every four hours. If the Vizier is dead, the spell is crafted by {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Survivors of the Skylark|SandsOfDoom14|5|Survivors of the Skylark}).", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} uses this spell to communicate with spies, sergeants, notable figures such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, and the player characters. The party must select one member to be telepathically linked to {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}. This chosen character will receive instructions and updates from {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, and will be expected to report back whenever it is required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Kairos.webp" + }, + "title": "Kairos" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Allies of the Characters", + "entries": [ + "If the party has forged alliances throughout their time in {@i Sands of Doom}, now is the time to call upon them. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} sees the characters and their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} as the key to Al'Kirat's survival and is prepared to grant them full discretion over the company they keep and the troops they lead into the city. In other words, Al'Kirat's gates are both literally and figuratively open for the characters to use every resource at their disposal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Betrayal from Within", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}, the {@creature Efreeti|MM} ambassador from the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}, was sent to Al'Kirat to procure rare Anubian artifacts. Yet, he questioned why he should settle to trade with those who scavenge for the trinkets when he could, instead, deal directly with those that created them. This is the line of thinking that leads {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} to betray Al'Kirat.", + "For the week prior to the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has remained in contact with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}\u2014at first through elemental envoys and lately via {@item Sending Stones|DMG}. With these stones, which he stores in a satchel on his person and warded against Divination, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has relayed to the Pharaoh compromising details regarding the defenses of the city. This includes the location of important infrastructure, the schedules and homes of city officials, and the movements of the characters.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Satchels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s agents have procured {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14|Satchels of Grimpowder}, planting them along the wall in the Artisans' Quarter. These explosives will detonate shortly after the siege begins, tearing open sections of the wall from which the Anubian army will storm through into the city. Since {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} requires the walls to be breached to ultimately force the characters to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, she does not warn the party and ensures no one discovers them until it is too late." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Haze", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati burn whatever flammable materials they can find in braziers placed along the walls, which produces thick smoke that covers the city. The smoke hampers the Anubians' accuracy with long-range artillery, obscures the tieflings' movements along the walls, and interferes with the gnolls' keen sense of smell." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Empire", + "page": 297, + "entries": [ + "Four days before the siege begins, the Anubian army sets up a fortified camp a mile outside the city. It begins with 2,000 soldiers, but the camp steadily grows as an average of 1,000 additional soldiers arrive every 12 hours. By the time the siege begins, Al'Kirat is besieged by 12,000 soldiers.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The statistics for all Anubians referenced on this chapter can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Orcs", + "entries": [ + "As each O'grillan city falls to the Anubian Empire, their citizens are conscripted directly into Ammu's war machine. To avoid the difficulties of persuading them to fight their own kin, most were instead sent to reinforce the assault on Al'Kirat. Nearly 2,000 {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} now stand among the Anubian forces here, commanded by their chieftains, who have been lavishly bribed to participate.", + "As {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} harbors little regard for the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, he commands them to spearhead the assault. Forced to bear the brunt of the enemy defenses and denied the option to retreat, most of them will perish on the first hours of the siege.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "entries": [ + "Throughout this chapter, {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} attack in coordinated groups known as packs. Statistics for {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} are provided in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14}, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}: The {@item Obsidian Blade|SandsOfDoom14}. He is revered among the gnolls as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack}'s blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians.", + "Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} the benefits of the 'Divine Harmony' effect, granted to all who attune to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. See 'Divine Harmony' on {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} (see 'Fang Dragons' further in this section)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} with 160 Hit Points. He wields a broken {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} as his weapon, which functions as a {@item +2 Greatsword|DMG|Greatsword +2} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage on a hit. He wears {@item +2 Plate Armor|DMG|Plate Armor +2} that grants him Advantage on all Strength checks and Saving Throws, and a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG} bearing the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + }, + "title": "High Commander Annubarack" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Brass Titan", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls.", + "Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor (see {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9}), the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|Titan} stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber.", + "There are over 30,000 Gold Pieces worth of amber slotted into the frame of the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Iron Golem|MM} with 300 Hit Points and several changes. All mentions of fire in its statblock, such as its Immunity to fire or his Fire Absorption feature, are replaced with radiant. Additionally, it does not have access to its Poison Breath feature.", + "The Titan is a Gargantuan-sized creature with a Melee Reach of 20 feet, too large to make {@action Opportunity Attack|PHB|Attacks of Opportunity}. If any of its Melee Attacks is a Critical Hit or reduces the target to 0 Hit Points, the Titan automatically {@condition Grappled|PHB|Grapples} the target (escape {@dc 15}). Creatures {@condition Grappled|PHB} by the Titan are {@condition Restrained|PHB}. While holding a creature in one hand, it cannot grapple another with that same hand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its Hit Points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it. When its Hit Points are reduced to 0, the Titan falls unconcious and 10,000 Gold Pieces worth of its amber is destroyed.", + "Repairing the inert {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} takes one week of work and 10,000 Gold Pieces' worth of new amber." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}, like all {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels}, is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Unlike {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels}, however, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Brass_Titan.webp" + }, + "title": "Brass Titan" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) arrives one day before the siege begins while seated upon the Throne of Kings, a grand platform of pure gold carried with agonizing effort by dozens of soldiers. He is accompanied by his royal pet, a fearsome fiend named {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}).", + "An {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} effect radiates from the throne, nullifying all magic cast within 10 feet of it. Spells and effects originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} bypass this zone of antimagic. For more information on the Throne of Kings, see the {@adventure High Overlook|SandsOfDoom14|11|High Overlook} section.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corrupted to the Bone", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} has slowly corrupted {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, warping his emotions and manipulating his actions. What remains is a hollow echo of the Pharaoh he once was. His bones are stained rust red, and a subtle crimson glow flickers in his eyes. His erratic behavior, impatience, and uncontrollable wrath are evident to all who serve him, yet none dare speak of it." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has bent the will of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14}, the brood mother of a large clutch of fang dragons. With her consort, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14}, and their brood obeying her every command, the Pharaoh has conscripted them all into the ranks of the Anubians.", + "During the siege, {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} will remain at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s side, {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} will serve as the mount of {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14}, and their brood will scatter to besiege the city. As long as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14}'s mind is under the Pharaoh's control, the fang dragons will remain loyal to the Anubian cause.", + "The statistics for fang dragons, adults and young alike, can be found on {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Artillery", + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi} will take positions 200 feet from the city walls and stand on magical runes they carve into the ground. These runes allow them to spend valuable Heka (50 Gold Pieces' worth of amber per use) to conjure a fiery siege to rain down at a location of their choice within 1,000 feet. This barrage replicates the effect of the {@spell Meteor Swarm|PHB} spell, except that it deals {@damage 8d6} Fire damage and {@damage 8d6} Bludgeoning damage instead. The thick smoke billowing atop the walls of Al'Kirat prevents Anubians from targeting precise locations, so they bombard the city indiscriminately.", + "The characters will not be targeted by these barrages directly, however they will feel their effects in the city. Make sure to narrate how explosions echo constantly in the background throughout the siege. This artillery is the reason why vast portions of the city are destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiery Barrage [Optional]", + "entries": [ + "At any point of your choice during an encounter in the siege, you can choose to trigger a barrage in a random location on the battlefield. The impending strike is visible by all creatures present before it hits. At the start of the round, mark the location that will be struck by the barrage. The barrage then lands at the end of the round, affecting all creatures within the marked area." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "War Council", + "page": 298, + "entries": [ + "Before the siege begins, the characters are summoned to a secret meeting at the Ruby Court to plan for the city's defense. The Sultana sends a trusted envoy, like {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} or {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}, to ensure they accept. The meeting can be delayed if necessary but must happen no later than two days before the siege commences.", + "The characters are expected to report any relevant findings they have discovered throughout their journeys in the Wasteland, share their plans for the use of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, and propose any strategies they may have for the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. This deliberation can be as short or as long as it is needed.", + "After the party has shared their information with the council, the meeting proceeds to discuss matters of war (see {@adventure Talk of Strategy|SandsOfDoom14|11|Talk of Strategy}).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Council", + "page": 298, + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat is ruled by the Merchant Council, a governing body of thirty influential and wealthy Kirati, whose votes ultimately determine which laws and motions are enacted in the city. Temporary measures require a simple majority (51% of votes or more) to pass, while permanent changes\u2014such as the creation, repeal, or amendment of laws\u2014demand a supermajority (75% of votes or more) to pass.", + "To discuss the war, the Merchant Council has invited several other individuals to offer their insights. Detailed descriptions of everyone in attendance are outlined below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Each Merchant Lord controls a key sector of the economy, such as the trading of silk, the farming of food, or the collection and distribution of water. While their votes hold the city's true power, they are easily influenced by the Sultana, whose enterprise ensures their prosperity." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Sultana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} is the city's wealthiest citizen, holding a fortune greater than the combined riches of all Merchant Lords. This immense wealth grants her unmatched influence in the council. The Sultana is joined by her niece, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, who serves as the voice of the Arbiters of Asmodeus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "The Vizier", + "entries": [ + "While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} lacks voting rights in the Merchant Council, he manages the proceedings and has veto power over any decision that involves powerful magic. His veto may be overturned by a supermajority (75% of the votes or more)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Commander of Al'Kirat's Forces", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} holds no voting power, but is here to provide strategic military advice when requested and speaks to represent the soldiers' needs whenever required." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Church of Asmodeus", + "entries": [ + "The church has sent {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14}, a {@creature Bone Devil|MM}, to act as its representative. Though the Church lacks voting power in the council, it holds considerable sway over the religious Merchant Lords. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14|Zarnok} is always shadowed by {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Incubus|PHB} who clings to him like an obedient and loving pet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} was invited to the council as a gesture of goodwill, following his vocal objections to being excluded. He has no voting rights but is highly opinionated and dismissive of other opinions." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Talk of Strategy", + "page": 299, + "entries": [ + "The council believes the Anubians' high numbers will be less effective inside the narrow streets of Al'Kirat; which is why they have chosen not to field soldiers outside. The city's strategy is to defend from the walls, and to quickly circle and enclose any breaches. Most of the forces are concentrated around the Ruby Gate, which protects key military locations.", + "Since a defensive strategy has already been implemented, the council is not interested in the characters' advice on this topic; instead, they seek information regarding {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} he and his priests possess. They will ask the characters to explain everything they know about his abilities and any plans they may have to challenge him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Task for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "The characters are asked to assist in defending the walls, specifically wherever the titanic construct (see {@adventure Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|11|Brass Titan}) will seek to attack the city, as the council believes only the characters may have the power to stop it." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note The Siege of Al'Kirat begins with the assumption that the characters will be positioned at the walls, prepared to face the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}.}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Threat Made Manifest", + "page": 299, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "This event triggers if the characters have repeatedly and openly defied {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} throughout {@i Sands of Doom}, prompting her to finally retaliate in ways that strike at what the party values most in an effort to compel their obedience.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Warnings", + "entries": [ + "By now, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has likely warned the characters of their misconduct several times through their dreams. Now, she sends {@creature Cultist|MM|Cultists} to deliver her warnings in person. These individuals, much like the Cult of the Coiled Whisper in {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3}, are ordinary citizens visited by the sphinx in their dreams and persuaded to act on her behalf. The cultists might be people the characters are familiar with or complete strangers, but they are always those least expected\u2014simple folk like bakers, farmers, or beggars.", + "The cultists approach the party at a moment of your choice during the siege, as many times as you like, in order to warn them of terrible consequences if the party refuses to obey the 'Lady in Dreams.' If questioned, however, they are not able to provide any additional information; they merely repeat what they were instructed to say and have no greater context." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dire Consequences", + "entries": [ + "If the threats fail to sway the party, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} will kidnap and kill an NPC the characters hold dear. No matter how important the NPC or how wellguarded they might be, a group of cultists follow {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s instructions and seize the perfect opportunity to capture them. The NPC is captured at a moment of your choice during the 'Noon of the Siege' phase of the chapter. The NPC is then subjected to horrible torture before they are slain.", + "The brutal act is carried out in a place the sphinx knows the characters will visit, ensuring that the party will casually stumble onto the aftermath. When the NPC is found, their bloodied limbs are entangled in barbed vines that pierce their flesh, their arms suspended from the ceiling by the vines, and a spear has been thrust through their chest. Surrounding the scene are the bodies of the cultists, their throats slit in what is clearly an act of ritual suicide. The words \"{@i You will Obey}\" are scrawled in blood on a nearby wall." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Threat_Made_Manifest.webp" + }, + "title": "Cultists murder Zaluna Al'Zara" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Part 1: Dawn of the Siege", + "page": 300, + "entries": [ + "The Kirati marshal their forces to line the city walls as the Anubian army draws near. The gnolls assemble 1,000 feet from the walls, their formations neatly divided by clan, all silent and disciplined; while the orcs assemble 700 feet from the walls, bellowing war cries and waving their weapons in chaotic fervor. The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} rises high amongst the army, visibly positioned to attack the Ruby Gate.", + "The battle for Al'Kirat will soon begin. The characters are summoned to a stretch of wall near the Ruby Gate, to ensure they are prepared to confront the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} when it arrives.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "The siege starts in the early morning, just as the sun rises from the east. This marks the first of the four phases of the Siege of Al'Kirat, lasting from dawn until noon." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Quick Details on Armies", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Merchant Counci|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Council}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Army", + "entries": [ + "4,000 (1,000 soldiers, 3,000 militia)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Kirati Walls", + "entries": [ + "The walls of Al'Kirat are 40 feet high." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Leader", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Commander", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "12,000 (4,000 soldiers, 6,000 militia, 2,000 conscripted orcs)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Negotiations", + "page": 300, + "entries": [ + "Just as the Anubians muster and ready for battle, the city receives word from an envoy of the Pharaoh, proposing a meeting to 'negotiate Al'Kirat's surrender.' The Anubians request that a representative of the city meet one of theirs outside the walls, halfway between the city and their army.", + "The council is reluctant to send {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, knowing he is not a skilled negotiator and that losing him in an ambush would doom the city from the onset. They also believe it would be foolish to send {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, knowing {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} wants nothing more than to see her head on a spike. Instead, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} approaches the characters on behalf of the council, to ask if one of them is willing to take on the risk. The council trusts in their {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, confident these artifacts will protect them from any tricks the Anubians might attempt.", + "If one amongst them accepts, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} instructs them to firmly convey that the Kirati will not surrender or compromise the freedoms they have struggled to achieve. While the city is willing to consider agreements of mutual cooperation, even those that favor the Anubians, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara} states that the Kirati will never submit to another's rule.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "If the player characters decline to take the mantle, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} will step in to do so." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} sends {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} to parley with the city's emissary. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} is far more interested in avoiding bloodshed than his Pharaoh, so he will try to convince the emissary it is in their best interest to simply surrender.", + "Unfortunately, the meeting is destined to fail, as Al'Kirat will not entertain an unconditional surrender and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is unwavering in his intent to conquer the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dialogue", + "entries": [ + "Outlined below are examples of the arguments {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} will use to persuade the emissary to surrender.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-decimal", + "items": [ + "{@i Do not fear to surrender, we did not rise by razing all we conquered. Your city will have its place in the Empire\u2014 not as equals, certainly, but a place nonetheless. As its vassal, you'll enjoy its protection and strength.}", + "{@i You are a warrior\u2014you must see the truth before you. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} commands 12,000 brave soldiers, all ready to die on his very word. Your city has, what, 4,000 at best? How many of those are truly trained soldiers? There is no hope for victory here. Surrender while you still can.}", + "{@i You know what happened at your fortress in the dunes. If you refuse to surrender, he will do the same here\u2014half the city will be impaled on spikes, even the children. Neither of us wants this. Please, surrender.}" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "Once it is obvious that the two have reached an impasse, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} sighs and leaves, saying: \"{@i Very well. It is decided then. Soon you will all be victims to this lack of foresight}\"." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "To War!", + "page": 300, + "entries": [ + "As soon as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} learns that the Kirati will not surrender, consumed by wrath, he orders his army to immediately begin the Siege of Al'Kirat.", + "When you're ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "An uneasy stillness fills the air as the emissaries withdraw. From his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} rises as his commander shakes his head\u2014a signal that the negotiations have failed. The Pharaoh snarls in fury and raises his crook high. Suddenly, dark clouds gather above, swirling and twisting until they shape the visage of his face. As he speaks, the face in the clouds speaks, its voice thundering as he says: \"{@i The heretics remain defiant! Grind them into the Dust! War! WAR! Kill them all in my name! KILL THEM ALL IN THE NAME OF YOUR GOD!}\"", + "The Anubian armies suddenly erupt into motion, charging directly at the walls of the city. Amidst the chaos, the city's envoy, still far from the safety of the walls, desperately runs back to the city for their life. The Siege of Al'Kirat has begun." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Envoy Skill Check", + "entries": [ + "The envoy must run back to the city while thousands of enemy soldiers charge behind them and volleys of Arrows fly overhead. To safely reach the walls, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check. If they possess a feature that would help them, such as the {@spell Haste|PHB} spell or the ability to Fly, they gain Advantage on the roll.", + "On a successful check, the character reaches the walls quickly and unscathed. On a failure, they are hit by Arrows before they reach the city, and arrive late to the '{@adventure Defend the Walls!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Defend the Walls!}' encounter (they roll for initiative at the start of the second round instead). A character hit by the Arrows must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking {@damage 8d6} Piercing damage on a failure or half as much on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu sits on the Throne of Kings, accompanied by Ma'rut." + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Walls!", + "page": 302, + "entries": [ + "As the siege begins, the Anubian army storms the city walls. Some will seek to scale them with climbing gear or ladders, while others, capable of doing so, will simply fly above them. Meanwhile, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} advances steadily towards the Ruby Gate. The characters must fend off waves of enemies until the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} arrives, and defeat it.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Walls!' map. Place the characters anywhere they like within the battlements.", + "The characters are supported by four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|11|Kirati Soldiers})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Walls_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Walls! 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There can never be more than four ladders at a time.", + "Ladders can be kicked down as an action or destroyed with attacks. They have 5 Hit Points and 12 AC.", + "On initiative count 0, an {@creature Orc|MM} enters the battlefield from every ladder still standing. {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} can take their movement and action the same round they appear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistae", + "entries": [ + "Two {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballistae} are placed within this section of the battlement. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} has 50 Hit Points and 15 AC. Each fires bolts wrapped in Grimfire that explode on impact. Using a {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} requires two actions: one to load and one to fire. A {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} can fire only once per round.", + "When fired, the one aiming the {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} can use either their own Ranged Attack Modifier or a +6, whichever is higher. On a hit, the bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether the attack hits or misses, the bolt explodes upon striking a surface. All creatures within a 10-foot radius of the place of impact must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barrels of Grimpowder", + "entries": [ + "Place six barrels anywhere on the map, each packed with grimpowder at the top and sand at the bottom. If a barrel takes any amount of Fire damage, it explodes, forcing all creatures within 10 feet to make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking {@damage 8d6} Fire damage on a failure or half as much on a success. The barrel also detonates if it takes damage from the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}'s Melee Attack, dealing the Fire damage to the Titan, which automatically fails its Saving Throw against it.", + "The sand at the bottom of the barrel directs the explosions upward, designed to protect the wall below it. In other words, the explosions do not harm the wall. Each barrel weighs 200 pounds and can be positioned as directed by the characters." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} survive this encounter, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter:None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive in this battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers} climb the walls, while two {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs}\u2014each mounted on a flying {@creature Pteranodon|MM}\u2014 support them. A {@creature Manticore|MM} flies and attacks from the air.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an additional {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pteranodon|MM|Pteranodons} are Large-sized creatures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Manticore|MM|Manticores} are being bribed to participate and do not fight to the death; retreating if their Hit Points fall below half. The {@creature Berserker|MM|Orogs} leap from their {@creature Pteranodon|MM|Pteranodons} upon reaching the wall; the {@creature Pteranodon|MM|Pteranodons} then depart the battlefield. The reavers and {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs} both focus on the ballistas, while the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} focus on the strongest opponent within range." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Repeat the first wave with the same creatures and tactics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} enters the battle, riding an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}).", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} is leading the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} towards the wall. After taking a single combat turn, he gestures to the looming Titan in the distance and says, \"{@i Look! Behold the might of the Anubian Empire. You cannot stand against us. Surrender before it is too late!}\" With that, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} flies away and retreats, leaving the Titan to make its final advance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} only participates in the battle for one round before he leaves. For this turn, he focuses on having {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} dispel problematic spells aiding the characters. The commander is not meant to die in this encounter. If it is unavoidable, have him fall from the wall on the Anubian side, so that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can later resurrect him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fourth Wave", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} finally arrives, aiming to destroy the wall. A {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} joins in from the sky.", + "Due to the golem's immense size, its body looms above creatures standing on the wall. As a result, Melee Attacks targeting the Titan gain an additional 5 feet of reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special", + "entries": [ + "During this encounter, the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} does not take actions on its turn. Instead, at the end of each player character's turn, it makes a Melee Attack against that character if they are within its reach. If the attack hits, the damage is divided evenly (rounded up) among all creatures and destructible objects (such as {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista}) within 5 feet of the target. If the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|Titan} is {@action Grapple|PHB|Grappling} a creature, that creature also takes an equal share of the damage.", + "Whenever a player character ends their turn and the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} is not within reach to strike them, or the target is already {@condition Grappled|PHB} by the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|Titan}, then the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|Titan} instead attacks the wall. The wall is breached if the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14|Titan} strikes it a total of 10 times in this way, allowing hordes of {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} and Anubians to swarm the Palace Quarter. A breach of this size near the Ruby Gate dooms the city, which falls shortly thereafter.", + "For more details on the consequences of failing to stop the Anubians, see {@adventure Fall of Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The characters win and combat concludes when the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} is reduced to 0 Hit Points." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters automatically gain the benefits of a Short Rest at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Wall Breach!", + "page": 303, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "With the {@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14} defeated, the characters have prevented the destruction of the Ruby Gate. Yet, victory is short-lived as treachery within the Kirati has led to a devastating explosion far away: a hidden cache of grimpowder placed inside the Artisan's Quarter detonates, tearing a breach in the wall.", + "The sound of the explosion is loud enough to be heard by half the city\u2014the characters included. In response, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} sends nearby units to the scene, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} and a cadre of {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Sorcerers} under her command, to stem the tide of Anubians that will soon be flooding into the city.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} then contacts the character telepathically linked with him and tasks the party with supporting the sorcerers in holding the breach for as long as they can, to give the army the time they need to organize a proper defense." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Alacrity_Military_Officer.webp" + }, + "title": "Alacrity, Military Officer" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Breach", + "entries": [ + "The breach is less than a 10-minute journey from the characters' current position. The location is situated along the stretch of wall set between the Ember Ring and the Slums, marked on the map of the siege shown on the {@adventure map|SandsOfDoom14|11|Al'Kirat}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the battlemap titled 'Wall Breach' below. The detonation has opened up a large 30-foot wide gap on the wall. From the breach, the Anubian army spills into the streets, as Kirati soldiers attempt to contain them.", + "Place the characters on the bottom side of the map, anywhere near the areas marked ('P'). Depending on how they approach the breach, you can position them either atop the walls or on the street.", + "At the breach, eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} ('F') engage two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} ('O'). Behind them, {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} ('M') (see her special statistics on {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|Siege Reinforcements}) and four {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers} ('S') provide ranged support, while at risk of being encircled. Four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} ('A') shoot enemies from atop the wall.", + "Enemy waves emerge in predefined zones: 'Breach,' 'Walls,' or 'Streets.' Each enemy entry indicates in which of these zones they should be placed in. When placing them, you may position them anywhere within their assigned zone.", + "Any character or allied creature that ends its turn within a 'Retreat' zone safely escapes the encounter and is immediately removed from the battlefield." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c112" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Wall_Breach_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Wall Breach! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c112" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start the Battle", + "entries": [ + "When the characters arrive, you can read the following out loud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You arrive at the scene of the breach to find a gaping hole in the city wall, where battalions of orcs are pouring through in relentless waves. Soldiers nearby are fighting valiantly to hold their ground, but it is clear this is a fight they are losing. Alacrity and a squad of sorcerers stand perilously behind the soldiers, unleashing bolts of fire toward the invading orcs in an effort to stem the flow.", + "When Alacrity catches sight of you, she cries out, \"{@i Friends! We can't hold them\u2014the breach is too large! Help us stall these orcs and give the army the time they need!}\"" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "The battle consists of three primary waves as the characters work to contain the breach. Each wave arrives at the start of its respective round. The first wave on the first round, the second wave on the second round, and so forth.", + "When the third wave begins, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} will issue an order to retreat, directing the characters to fall back into the city. Starting from the fourth round, endless waves of enemies will arrive at the start of each round until every character has either fallen or successfully retreated.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} to each wave for each character beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Win Condition", + "entries": [ + "The party must survive until the third round of combat, making sure {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} is not overrun and assisting her retreat into the designated 'Retreat' zones." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Survivors", + "entries": [ + "Keep track of how many Kirati Soldiers survive this encounter, including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14}, as the characters will receive additional support during the '{@adventure None Shall Pass!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: None Shall Pass!}' encounter later on based on how many NPCs survive through this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] surge forward from the gaping hole on the wall in a frenzied charge." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two additional {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge in. Two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi} [Walls] teleport into position atop the battlements by casting {@spell Misty Step|PHB}. Meanwhile, a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} [Streets] lands inside the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "The High Commander of the Anubian forces, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack}, arrives astride {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14}. You can place them anywhere on the map provided they are far enough away from combat. As he makes his entrance, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} bellows: \"{@i Our triumph is assured! Orcs, charge! Only the bravest among you shall be raised back from the dead! Prove yourselves worthy\u2014your new Pharaoh is watching!}\"", + "If any magic obstructs his army's advance\u2014such as a {@spell Wall of Fire|PHB} or a {@spell Spike Growth|PHB} spell\u2014{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} directs his fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} to eliminate it.", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} does not engage the characters in combat, focusing instead on rallying his troops. If targeted during the fight, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} retreats to a safe location beyond the characters' reach. On each of his turns, he simply continues to inspire his forces with commanding words, until such time the characters are forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave", + "entries": [ + "Two more {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] charge recklessly through the hole on the wall, while a separate {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} [Walls] scale up the city walls. Having broken through farther north, a fourth {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} [Streets] marches into combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Another Detonation", + "entries": [ + "Treachery unfolds once more as another cache of grimpowder detonates, approximately 1,000 feet south of the battlefield. This creates another breach on the wall from which the Anubian army can pour into the city. The characters, along with half the city, hear the thunderous explosion and feel the tremor it produces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sound the Retreat!", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters to notify them of the additional breach, and to thank them for delaying the enemy. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} now tasks them with organizing a tactical retreat back into the city, out of the Artisan's Quarter, and to rendezvous at Silk Street in order to organize for a proper defense." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Endless Waves", + "entries": [ + "Starting from the fourth round, at the beginning of each round, two {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} [Breach] storms through the hole on the wall, while a third {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} [Streets] joins them ahead." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "Once the characters successfully retreat from the battle, they automatically gain the benefits of a Short Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: None Shall Pass!", + "page": 305, + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat's strategy of containment can still succeed, even after the fall of the Artisans' Quarter, so long as the Anubians are prevented from advancing into the other districts. Refer to the '{@adventure Anubian Claimed Territory|SandsOfDoom14|11|Noon of the Siege}' map. The natural barriers that surround the Artisans' Quarter, such as the city's water canals and several rock buttes, create funnels that can be easily defended. If these strategic choke points can be held, the city still has a fighting chance.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} is mobilizing the army to secure these choke points in an effort to contain the Anubians. Because Silk Street is the main artery of the city, and links to all other districts, if the Anubian army were to seize control of it, nothing could stop them from spreading out to the rest of Al'Kirat. As such, defending this location is paramount. Unfortunately, the Kirati army must first battle their way through contested territory to reach it\u2014a task that requires time. Until then, it is up to any and all available forces to defend Silk Street.", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} issues a desperate command to every single unit he is telepathically linked to: \"{@i Every available soldier, anyone that can hear me, to Silk Street! Do whatever it takes. No sacrifice is too great. The Anubians must not break through. For the love of all that we hold sacred... Hold. The. Line!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Silk Street", + "entries": [ + "Silk Street stretches from the Artisans' Quarter, cuts through the Central Medina, and ends at the Temple of the Five-Pointed Star. Normally alive with bustling markets and crowds of people, the boulevard currently lies silent and abandoned.", + "When the characters arrive, they will find four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} already there, having just finished building a simple barricade. Additional troops will also be present, determined by the reinforcements the players choose, see the 'Encounter Reinforcements' section further ahead.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'None Shall Pass!' battlemap below for this encounter. Several barricades have already been positioned at the center of the street. Once the characters arrive, they will have {@b 10 minutes to prepar}e themselves before the enemy forces attack. Make sure to show the players the battlemap before the encounter begins, so they can strategize and position additional barricades (see 'Barricades' further ahead).", + "Enemies can be placed in any square within the areas labeled 'Enemies' on the right side of the battlemap. For reinforcements aiding the characters, use any square within the areas marked 'Allies' on the left side of the map.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Pathways", + "entries": [ + "Enemies will advance through three distinct pathways, indicated by Arrows on the battlemap. The central path crashes directly into the main set of barricades, while the northern and southern routes twist through houses and alleys to bypass them. Each enemy wave is divided into groups based on their chosen approach\u2014labeled as 'center,' 'north,' or 'south.'" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Placing Tokens", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a wave of enemies enters combat, do not immediately place all the tokens on the battlemap. Instead, wait until a creature is about to take its first turn before placing it. This simulates enemies running into the battlefield from beyond what is actually shown on the battlemap. It also prevents their starting location from becoming overcrowded with units that have yet to move." + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c113" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/None_Shall_Pass_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "None Shall Pass! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c113" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Barricades", + "entries": [ + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} consist of debris and furniture quickly assembled to create a temporary barrier against the advancing enemy forces. These are segmented into 5-foot square sections, each measuring 5 feet in height, 5 feet in width, and 3 feet in thickness. Each 5-foot section has 20 Hit Points, an AC of 10, and is Immune to Poison and Psychic damage.", + "When the characters arrive, several {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} will already be in place on the street. {@b Allow each player character the ability to place one additional 5-foot section of barricade}, anywhere they wish on the map.", + "{@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricades} have the following properties:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Creatures cannot occupy the space of a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade}.", + "Jumping over a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} requires either 30 feet of movement or an action. A creature can jump over a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} only if there is an empty square on the other side within the creature's jumping distance.", + "A creature adjacent to a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} gains Half Cover (+2 AC) against Ranged Attacks coming from the other side.", + "Melee Attacks against a {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} always hit and do not require an Attack Roll." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Destroyed Barricades", + "entries": [ + "When a section of {@object City Barricade|SandsOfDoom14|Barricade} is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it collapses. Creatures can then move through its square using their movement, but the space is considered Difficult Terrain." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Doors", + "entries": [ + "Doors and windows have the same statistics and follow the same rules as barricades, with one exception. If the door or window is closed and locked, then the only way through them is to first destroy them.", + "Unless the players specify otherwise, assume that all doors and windows inside houses are closed and locked." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "In addition to the four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} already present, the players can spend Reinforcement Points in this encounter in order to summon allies, as described in {@adventure Siege Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|Siege Reinforcements}.", + "The players start with {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} they can spend. The characters gain an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} if at least two Kirati Soldiers survived the 'Defend the Walls!' encounter, and an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} for every four Kirati Soldiers\u2014including {@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014that survived the 'Wall Breach!' encounter. The allies chosen with these points can either be present at Silk Street by the time the characters arrive or they enter the battlefield during the first round of combat, your choice.", + "The players then gain {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the start of the fifth round of combat and another {@b 4 Reinforcement Points} at the beginning of the eight round. These allies arrive at the beginning of their respective rounds." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Waves of Attacks", + "entries": [ + "Three waves of enemies will assault the characters in order to breach their defenses. The first wave appears in round 1, the second in round 4, and the third in round 7.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Victory Condition", + "entries": [ + "By the time the encounter starts, the Kirati army is only 10 minutes away. In this encounter, time is abstracted such that each round represents 1 minute of combat. Thus, the characters win if they survive until the end of the tenth round. This time adjustment does not impact the durations of items, abilities, or spells used during the battle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enemy Morale", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} and all {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} fight to the death. The gnolls, however, will fight to the death only as long as {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} lives." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prelude", + "entries": [ + "Immediately before combat begins, at the beginning of the first round, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} hovers 120 feet above the battlefield aboard his {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} steed ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}). He boldly screams: \"{@i Hearken to me, warriors! Tear down the barricades of these fiends! Seize the street, and the city will be ours!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} then orders the fang dragon to cast {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} on any visible magical effects that might impede the army's advance. Immediately after, he departs to rally the rest of the army marching through the streets. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} reappears later as part of the third wave of this encounter." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "First Wave - Ghurzak the Oathbreaker", + "page": 306, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak}, an orcish king of little renown, was the first to surrender his city in O'grila to the advancing gnoll armies, opening its gates without resistance. His treachery doomed much of O'grila, but it secured him a place of privilege amongst the Anubians. Now, many of the conscripted {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} serving {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s army march under his command.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Four {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Orcs} charge directly towards the barricade. Supporting them from behind, two {@creature Hill Giant|MM|Hill Giants} bombard the backline by hurling large rocks.", + "{@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak the Oathbreaker}, an {@creature Orc War Chief|MM}, wears {@item +1 Plate Armor|DMG|Plate Armor +1} crafted from bone (19 AC) and wields a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG|Greataxe +2}. The War Chief rides atop a {@creature Triceratops|MM} armored with {@item Plate Barding|PHB} (18 AC) made from bone. {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak} rains {@item Javelin|PHB|Javelins} across the barricade from a safe distance. He waits until some of the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} are wiped out before charging in." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "A rampaging {@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} storms through the streets, smashing everything in their way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} controls two leashed {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings}, which he releases as the battle begins. The dragons soar across the streets to target the backline. Meanwhile, the Orc casts {@spell Bless|PHB} on his warchief and two others, before withdrawing inside a house. There, he chants as his action every turn, calling a new {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM} every two rounds unless stopped." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an additional {@creature Orc War Chief|MM} for each character beyond four. These are the sons and daughters of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak}. They prowl either the northern or southern streets to ambush their enemies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14} on 20; {@creature Triceratops|MM} and {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak} on 15; {@creature Hill Giant|MM|Hill Giants} on 10; {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM} and {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM|Black Dragon Wyrmlings} on 5; any sons of {@creature Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14|Ghurzak} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Second Wave - Elite Anubian Soldiers", + "entries": [ + "Initially ordered to advance alongside the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, this elite vanguard of gnolls now find themselves trailing behind due to the {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}' reckless disregard for strategic coordination.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Two {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} attack the barricade with their spears, supported by four {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics} who maintain a safe distance behind them. The {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Clerics} focus on healing the soldiers each turn and using {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} on any harmful spell cast upon them.", + "Two more {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} position themselves far back, raining down volleys of crossbow bolts at will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "North", + "entries": [ + "One {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} charges through the northern streets while two {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi} follow him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "South", + "entries": [ + "A separate {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} slips into the southern buildings to move about undetected. Two {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Enchanters} follow closely behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "Add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14} or {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} for every two characters beyond four." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14} in melee on 20; {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Clerics} on 15; {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Champions} and any High Priests on 10; {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Magi} and {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Enchanters} on 5; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14} at range on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Third Wave - High Commander Annubarack", + "entries": [ + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} rides an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) called {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14}. When he arrives, he yells: \"{@i The Kirati army is near! Break through and claim the streets while there's still time! To me!}\"", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} fights while mounted on the back of {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} and does not willingly leave it unless {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} dies. The pair flies over the barricades to assault the enemy's backline. {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} prefers to attack spellcasters and dispel powerful magical effects. {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} prefers attacking the most powerful and imposing enemy within reach.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Center", + "entries": [ + "Three {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Anubian Soldiers} rush behind their commander in a final bid to capture Silk Street." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} and {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} each increase their Hit Points by 60." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Initiative", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} on 20; {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14|Annubarack} on 10; {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14} on 0." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Ghurzak_the_Oathbreaker.webp" + }, + "title": "Ghurzak the Oathbreaker leads orcs to battle" + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Fall of Al'Kirat", + "entries": [ + "If the characters are unable to stop the Anubian advance, Anubian troops are able to pour into the Central Medina and spread out across the city, which falls shortly thereafter. The Anubian occupation of Al'Kirat is marked by cruelty: daily executions for insubordination, mandatory worship of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, and enforced flagellation as atonement for the death of the Divine Child.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Final Chance", + "entries": [ + "In the event characters fail to stop the Anubians yet survive the battle, they have an opportunity for a pyrrhic victory by infiltrating the coliseum\u2014where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} stays for the next couple of days\u2014and confront him directly (see {@adventure End of the Siege|SandsOfDoom14|11|End of the Siege}). Defeating {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} at this point will end the occupation, but won't do much to restore the countless dead that result from it." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Break of the Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "When {@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14} dies, the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} he wields fractures and erupts in a dazzling flash of energy. The explosion destroys the relic, but the divine energy flows into the characters and any other creatures in the vicinity wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Each affected creature may choose an Ability Score that is neither their highest nor tied for the highest; this score increases by 1, to a maximum of 20." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Kairos Arrives", + "entries": [ + "At the end of the tenth round of combat, 500 Kirati soldiers pour into the fray, thereby bringing the encounter to a decisive end. They advance through the streets and force the Anubian vanguard to retreat into the Artisans' Quarter. With the area cleared, the soldiers establish a fortified defensive line along Silk Street. They construct barricades, deploy archers to the rooftops, and ignite braziers to create smoke screens that obscure the enemy's vision. Similar efforts are made to the streets linking out of the Artisans' Quarter, effectively severing the Anubians from the rest of the city." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "The characters advance to 10th level by stopping the Anubian advance and securing Silk Street." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Noon of the Siege", + "page": 308, + "entries": [ + "The Anubian army has breached the city, but the Kirati have successfully contained them within the Artisans' Quarter. As exhaustion grips both armies, they fortify their positions, and the once-intense battle devolves into a slow, grinding halt. Tension blankets the streets of Al'Kirat as the fighting shifts into guerrilla-style warfare. The clashes of armies are replaced by skirmishes within houses and darkened alleys.", + "The Anubians establish their headquarters within the Ember Ring\u2014the grand coliseum of the Artisans' Quarter. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, seated on his magnificent throne, is carried to this location, where he direct the ongoing campaign himself.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege unfolds over the remainder of the day, lasting from noon until nightfall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Running this Section", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege is intentionally left open-ended, with no mandatory quests or missions that demand the characters' immediate attention. Instead, you are provided with a list of locations within the city, as well as descriptions of the events unfolding there. The characters are encouraged to explore the war-torn city and engage with the NPCs outlined in this section. These NPCs will offer valuable information the characters can then use for their final confrontation against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + "The intention is to shift the focus from combat to roleplay, so as to give players a break from handling so many combat encounters back to back. This section is also left open to provide you the space to conclude any homebrew content you may have set up for your players. Keep in mind that {@b this is the point of no return}, and events will soon drive the story towards its inevitable conclusion. As such, the characters should use this opportunity to tie up any loose ends or accomplish any personal goals they may have, before they are driven to the final confrontation.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ending This Phase", + "entries": [ + "You may conclude this phase of the siege whenever it feels narratively appropriate." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "A City Under Siege", + "page": 308, + "entries": [ + "Below is a list of important locations within the besieged city, each featuring an NPC who can provide the characters with information pertinent to their final battle with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Anubian_Claimed_Territory.webp" + }, + "title": "Anubian Claimed Territory" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adventurer's Guild", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14} has permitted {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} to use the Guild Hall as a staging ground for the defense of the Palace Quarter. Soldiers shuttle between the Guild and the frontlines, while sergeants and adventurers huddle over sprawling maps to strategize and discuss plans of war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu's Location", + "entries": [ + "Kirati intelligence confirms that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has made the coliseum in the Artisans' Quarter his central headquarters. Additionally, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} advises {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} that Anubian protocol requires nobles to accompany the Pharaoh during any war campaign he commands. This means the coliseum is now likely occupied by several gnoll aristocrats and may contain even members of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s own family. This marks the coliseum as the most strategically important target in the war. The characters can learn this information by meeting with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} in the Guild Hall. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} advises the characters to hold off on attacking the coliseum, explaining it is best to consult the Merchant Council to request approval for military aid for such an attack. The council will meet tomorrow at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} asserts that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has likely enslaved the mind of a fang dragon brood mother, compelling her to send her offspring to attack the city. Ancient hieroglyphics describe this as a common tactic among the Pharaohs, achieved through the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014a powerful relic capable of dominating any creature it targets. If asked, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} will confirm that a large fang dragon was spotted flying near the coliseum.", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is familiar with the powers and limitations of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, as detailed in {@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}, and shares that information with the characters. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} can also relay this information if the characters follow the Path of [Erudition]." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Court", + "entries": [ + "The Ruby Court has been placed under strict lockdown and several Merchant Lords have chosen to take refuge inside. Only the characters, military officers, council members, and other essential personnel are granted passage in and out.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier} has correctly determined that {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s throne emits an aura that nullifies all magic around it, making any direct attack against the Pharaoh ineffective, unless he is either removed from the throne or the special effect destroyed. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} believes this aura might function as a magical barrier, meaning it could potentially be destroyed by the powerful bite of a fang dragon.", + "Since these fangs lose their special properties ten minutes after being excised from a fang dragon, a living dragon must be either persuaded or coerced to bite through the barrier directly. Alternatively, one would have to stab the barrier with the fang shortly after removal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Slums", + "entries": [ + "Though the Slums offer little strategic value, the Anubians have repeatedly attempted to seize control of the impoverished district, only to fail each time. Unbeknownst to most, years of smuggling operations by the Veiled Syndicate have left the beastfolk of the Slums surprisingly well-armed. The raw strength of the beastfolk within has allowed them to defend the district's maze-like streets and hold their ground.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Beastfolk Revolt", + "entries": [ + "A champion has emerged among the dwellers of the Slums: a {@creature Minotaur|MM} slave named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} (the party met him in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|Slaver's Den}). He has rallied the beastfolk to defend their district, and his remarkable success has inspired them now to rise up against the city. Under his leadership, the beastfolk have expelled all Kirati soldiers from the Slums. The Slums now stand as an independent stronghold, governed by {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14}'s martial law.", + "{@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} is seeking to use the war as an opportunity to demand an end to their slavery. If the characters speak with him and show sympathy for his cause, he will ask them to relay this message to the council whenever next they meet: over 1,000 beastfolk stand ready to charge into the Artisans' Quarter and fight the Anubians, provided their freedom is guaranteed once the war is over.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Free the Slaves|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Temple of the Five Pointed Star", + "entries": [ + "Al'Kirat has begun to negotiate with the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}, aiming to secure reinforcements for the city by summoning a legion of devils directly from Hell. {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14}, whom the characters met in {@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3}, leads the ongoing negotiations and is in the process of carefully crafting the contract. This contract will be presented during the next war council, ready to be signed, provided it is approved. Refer to {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom14|11|Reaching the Coliseum}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Debates in the Temple", + "entries": [ + "The Temple is currently a hub of heated arguments, where Arbiters, Merchant Lords, and several devils clash in the debate halls over what price must be paid to purchase the devils' aid. The prevailing argument is\u2014after the war is over\u2014to permit devils to peddle {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SandsOfDoom14|1|Diabolical Contracts} outside the Church's grounds, until one soul is claimed for each devil that fights for Al'Kirat.", + "If the characters decide to engage in the debate, they have the opportunity to influence the terms of the contract. A successful {@dc 20} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check is enough to sway the debate and the ensuing contract in their favor, provided the arguments appeal to the interests of both the Church and the city." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "As the siege forced all the markets to close, the heads of each household gather within the Grand Bazaar to barter for the necessities they need. Seeing as the building has been turned into a bunker for much of the population and houses most of the city's food and water, it is one of the most heavily defended locations in the city.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackal John", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|jackalwere} (see his entry in {@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom14|1|Special Shopkeepers}) is privy to a sprawling network of tunnels hidden within the Slums, built by the Veiled Syndicate for their smuggling operations. These tunnels provide secret routes that mostly lead outside the city, save for one that emerges in the Artisans' Quarter near the Ember Ring. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} moves nervously through the crowded bazaar, burdened by the value of the information he holds yet paralyzed by the fear of exposing his identity or his past relation with the Syndicate.", + "If {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} encounters the characters in the Grand Bazaar and they showed him kindness in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}, he approaches and provides them this information. Here are examples of how he would convey it in his bizarre way of speaking: \"{@i I can teach you how to penetrate Lord Ammu from behind.}\" \"{@i The hole's plenty big\u2014even for the thickest minotaur.}\" \"{@i Best part? No need to bring protection, unless he knows you're coming.}\" If the characters agree to follow him, he can lead them to the hidden tunnels within the Slums.", + "For more, refer to {@adventure Tunnels Under the City|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Final Council}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "page": 309, + "entries": [ + "The characters receive the benefits of a Long Rest at the end of this phase of the siege." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Night of the Siege", + "page": 309, + "entries": [ + "The events in this section herald the start of Al'Kirat's downfall, as {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s ongoing betrayal will soon drive the Kirati army to a total collapse. Defensive lines will crumble, communications will break down, and the Anubians will begin to seize more and more ground with each passing hour. The characters will be thrown into a series of escalating emergencies and, unless they can craft and execute a decisive plan to defeat {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the city will fall.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War Council is Meeting Soon", + "entries": [ + "The Merchant Council is set to hold their next meeting in the Hall of Memories at dawn. The characters are expected to be in attendance to discuss the state of the war. Although the location and timing of the meeting has been carefully guarded, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has secretly passed this information to the Anubians, along with the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} and several members of the Merchant Council are expected to take in order to reach the Hall." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Timeline", + "entries": [ + "This phase of the siege takes place at night and lasts until dawn of the next day. There is a {@b full moon at night}, meaning that the city is relatively well illuminated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Yasar's Gambit", + "page": 310, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} telepathically contacts the characters and reveals his suspicion that a mole within the council is the traitor working against the city. He requests they meet him at the Adventurer's Guild to discuss the matter further.", + "Unfortunately, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} will soon attack and destroy the Guild Hall before the party will have a chance to speak with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Blaze of Fire", + "entries": [ + "Frustrated by the deadlock of the siege, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} chooses to act more brazenly. Drawing on power bestowed by his noble lineage as a genie, he casts two {@spell Wish|PHB} spells\u2014each designed to tear open a portal into the Elemental Plane of Fire.", + "The first portal emerges near Silk Street, replicating a {@spell Gate|PHB} spell that unleashes a swarm of {@creature Fire Elemental|MM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} for the brief time it remains open. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} directs them to create chaos and to assault the Hall of Memories.", + "Moments later, he opens a second portal a mile above the city, from which fiery meteors rain down directly upon the Adventurer's Guild, replicating a {@spell Meteor Swarm|PHB} spell. The attack destroys the Guild and claims the lives of most inside.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate's Intervention", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} manipulates fate to ensure the characters are not inside the Adventurer's Guild during the attack. This is manifested in the party being delayed by seemingly random occurrences as they travel to the building. As the attack unfolds, the characters see fiery meteors streaking through the sky, crashing in the direction of the Guild Hall and sending tremors rippling across the city. It then takes the party 5 minutes to reach the destroyed hall." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Holgam|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} are all killed in the attack. Shortly after his death, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}' corpse is snatched by Anubians, tipped off early on by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}. His corpse is brought before {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, who resurrects, imprisons, tortures, and interrogates him. From this point forward, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} is kept shackled at the Ember Ring (see '{@adventure Arena|SandsOfDoom14|11|Reaching the Coliseum}').", + "{@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom14} survives, though he loses his left arm and eye in the process. {@creature Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom14|Rudoli}, along with the handful survivors that remain, can provide a detailed account of the attack to anyone who questions them, including the moment they saw Anubians making off with {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}' body.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Impending Attack on the Council", + "entries": [ + "The survivors explain that just before the attack, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} had received alarming reports from scouts near Silk Street. They had spotted {@creature Fire Elemental|MM|Fire Elementals} and {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} loose in the Central Medina, and contact with several outposts there was lost. These disturbances were dangerously close to the route {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} and several Merchant Lords were scheduled to travel through to attend the war council at the Hall of Memories. Convinced that an attack on the council members was imminent, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} had been making preparations to respond, but he was killed before he could enact them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Save the Council!", + "entries": [ + "The survivors plead with the characters to make haste to the Hall of Memories and ensure the safety of the Merchant Council. If the characters use magic to contact {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} or any other council members, they convey that they are already under attack, before they urgently request reinforcements." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Spots Yasar", + "entries": [ + "Despite his efforts to remain concealed, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} is spotted by the unlikeliest of beings. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine who witnesses him. On 1, {@creature Radija|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom14|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while looting the dead. On 2, The {@creature Emberling|SandsOfDoom14|Emberlings} ({@adventure Emberlings|SandsOfDoom14|3|Emberlings}) spot him while seeking refuge from the siege. On 3, {@creature Speaksby|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers33|SandsOfDoom14|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him as a fugitive while hiding from the city guards. On 4, {@creature Celine|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Special Shopkeepers|SandsOfDoom14|1|Special Shopkeepers}) spots him while she shelters the stray cats of the city in a nearby abandoned home.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unmasked Too Late", + "entries": [ + "If the characters fail to unmask {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} as a traitor at the {@adventure Hall of Memories|SandsOfDoom14|11|Hall of Memories}, the chosen NPC approaches the party at dawn, shortly after the arrival of the {@adventure Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14|11|End of the Siege}, to reveal {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s treachery." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Encounter: Flames of Betrayal", + "page": 310, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has leaked to the Anubians the schedule and route of a well-guarded caravan transporting {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} and sixteen Merchant Lords traveling to the Hall of Memories. By the time the characters learn of the threat, the caravan is already under attack. While the caravan manages to repel the first assault, they suffer heavy losses, leaving them vulnerable to a second attack that will soon follow. Without the party's aid, the caravan is doomed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traveling to the Scene", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the map of the siege showcased {@adventure above|SandsOfDoom14|11|Al'Kirat}. The caravan is positioned north of Silk Street, surrounded by raging fires ignited by elementals unleashed by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}. Traveling there from the Adventurer's Guild should take the characters about 15 minutes, but no matter how long it takes for them to arrive, they will reach the scene just as the second ambush is about to begin." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arriving at the Scene", + "entries": [ + "As the characters arrive, they find the surrounding neighborhoods ablaze, with distant sounds of battle filling the air. Refer to '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}' battlemap below. Once they attempt to enter the burning district, they are confronted by a Special Enemy (see below), who has seized control of the gatehouse that leads inside and the only escape route for {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara}'s convoy (marked as areas 'V1' on the battlemap). This confrontation begins the encounter: '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.'" + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "With {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s help, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has finally succeeded in orchestrating an attack against the Sultana and half the Merchant Lords that run the city. Who {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has entrusted with this important task is chosen by you. {@b Choose three Special Enemies} from the {@table Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom14} table found earlier in the chapter.", + "Assign one Special Enemy as {@b V1}, another as {@b V2}, and a third as {@b V3}. These labels will determine where to set them on the battlemap, when they appear on initiative, and what their objectives are; as explained under 'Villains and Rounds.'", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Recommendations", + "entries": [ + "Talkative villains work best as {@b V1}, as do those who excel at defending a location. {@b V2} is suited for a villain with a personal vendetta against {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, or one who uses {@skill Stealth} during combat. {@b V3} works well for a surprise villain that the characters are likely to not expect, or one with good mobility, such as a Flying Speed, a mount, or special magic to move through the battlemap fast." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using the Battlemap", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Flames of Betrayal' battlemap. Once initiative is rolled, place the characters, the caravan (see 'Merchant Lords'), and V1 on the battlemap. It is intended for the players to see the location of the caravan from the start of the encounter, even if their characters do not have a line of sight to them. V2 will be placed on the map at the start of the fourth round and V3 at the start of the seventh round.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Players", + "entries": [ + "Place characters in the area marked 'P'." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Merchant Lords", + "entries": [ + "Sixteen Merchant Lords ('C') are present, represented as a single Huge-sized crowd. The group uses the collective statistics of a {@creature Commoner|MM}, but with 160 Hit Points and 10 AC. For every 10 Hit Points the group loses in combat, one of the merchants dies. The group cannot make attacks and cannot regain lost Hit Points.", + "The grouping of Merchant Lords do not take turns; instead, they only take the {@action Dodge|PHB} action each round. At the end of every round, they move 30 feet forward along the main street toward the gatehouse ('V1' on the map), provided no obstacles or enemies block their path. The numbered markers on the map ('2,' '3,' '4,' etc.) indicate the route and approximate locations they are likely to be at for each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bodyguards", + "entries": [ + "Eight {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} ('F') accompany the Merchant Lords. Four take positions at the front to lead the convoy, while the remaining four cover the rear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sultana", + "entries": [ + "The Sultana {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} ('Z') is present, though the previous ambush has left her wounded and she has 20 Hit Points left. Her statistics are found on {@adventure Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|1|Zanara Zin'Zara}. {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara}'s {@item Staff of Frost|DMG}, her arcane focus, was lost during the previous attack, leaving her unable to cast spells that require material components. This includes all spells she knows of 2nd level or higher, save for {@spell Misty Step|PHB} and {@spell Greater Invisibility|PHB}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c114" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Flames_of_Betrayal_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Flames of Betrayal (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c114" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Villains and Rounds", + "entries": [ + "The encounter is structured into three phases. First, the characters battle to secure control of the gatehouse. Second, they move quickly to reinforce the caravan before it is overwhelmed. Lastly, they protect the caravan as it travels toward the gatehouse and into safety.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 1", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V1} has seized the gatehouse, cutting off the caravan's escape route and blocking any reinforcements (such as the party) from passing through. The party must either defeat this villain or find a way to circumvent them to reach the caravan." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 4", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V2} waits in hiding to ambush the caravan, springing to attack when the caravan reaches the area marked '4' on the battlemap; which is likely to happen by the 4th round of combat. Do not place V2 on the battlemap until they ambush the caravan, or a character discovers them with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. V2 surrounds the caravan and focuses their attacks on the {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, before they target the Merchant Lords.", + "The party must reach the caravan before V2 destroys it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 5", + "entries": [ + "At the start of the fifth round of combat, the players receive {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}, which they can spend to summon additional support. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine the direction the reinforcements arrive from. On 1, they approach from the north (area marked 'P'). On 2, they come from the west (left of the area marked '7'). On 3, they enter from the east (right of the area marked '8'). On 4, they advance from the south (by the area marked 'V3')." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 7", + "entries": [ + "Special Enemy {@b V3} joins the battlefield late, appearing at the far end of the battlemap at the start of the 7th round of combat. V3 will charge forward in an attempt to strike the caravan from behind. V3 was the group that originally attacked the caravan and wounded the Sultana, before they were repelled. V3 has {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zanara}'s arcane focus, the {@item Staff of Frost|DMG}, and will use it against the party if possible.", + "The party must guide the caravan toward the gatehouse while fending off V3 attacks." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Round 10+", + "entries": [ + "Reinforcements from the Kirati army begin to arrive. Starting from the 10th round of combat, at the end of each round, four {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters} and four {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers} enter the battlefield in the area marked 'P'." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "End of the Encounter", + "entries": [ + "The encounter concludes once the caravan safely passes through the gatehouse or when all Special Enemies are either defeated or forced to retreat." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "Once the fight is over, the surviving Merchant Lords urge the characters to hurry to the Hall of Memories\u2014fearing it is likely also under attack. As the party advances, the Merchant Lords follow behind them at a safe distance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this encounter, as this will determine the amount of support the characters will receive later as they prepare to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefits of a Short Rest at the end of this encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Burning Boulevard", + "page": 312, + "entries": [ + "The entrance to the Hall of Memories is currently under siege, both by a Special Enemy and by a powerful minion of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s. Most of the defenders have already fallen after a valiant effort, leaving only a handful making their final stand to safeguard the council members inside. You will determine the composition of both the attackers and the defenders; consult the 'Encounter: Defend the Hall!' section for details on how to do so.", + "It takes the characters only a few minutes to reach the entrance to the Hall of Memories from the site of the previous encounter. Upon arrival, the Merchant Lords accompanying them take refuge inside the nearby buildings, leaving the characters to confront the enemies attacking the hall. Once the attackers are dealt with, the Merchant Lords will rejoin the party and proceed into the Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Defend the Hall!", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Defend the Hall! battlemap below for this encounter. Place the characters in any of the areas marked 'P'. You may then place the enemies described below anywhere on the map, provided they are actively engaging the defenders.", + "A {@creature Remorhaz|MM}, conjured by {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} from the boundless menagerie of the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}, is one of the enemies tearing through the remaining defenders holding the entrance.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemy", + "entries": [ + "For this encounter, select one Special Enemy from the {@table Special Enemy|SandsOfDoom14} table. This foe is actively working alongside the {@creature Remorhaz|MM} to break through the final line of defenders." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players receive {@b 4 Reinforcement Points}, which are used to determine who defends the entrance to the Hall of Memories. Place these units as you see fit near the entrance to the hall, in the areas marked 'E.'", + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} will fight alongside the characters if she was rescued in the previous encounter, for no additional cost." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c115" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Defend_the_Hall_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Defend the Hall! (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c115" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "The characters gain the benefit of a Short Rest at the end of the encounter." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hall of Memories", + "page": 313, + "entries": [ + "The remaining members of the War Council have assembled in a special chamber within the Hall of Memories, where the Merchant Lords have created a beautiful memorial to honor the fallen. Presently, the Merchant Lords tremble in fear of the sounds of battle that echo outside, and are visibly relieved when they see that the characters have saved them.", + "As the characters enter the chamber, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "You enter a solemn chamber within the Hall of Memories, dedicated as a memorial to the fallen. A beautiful array of candles lines a pathway from the entrance to a podium at the far end of the chamber, where a hundred more candles flicker beside vibrant bouquets of flowers. A central sarcophagus dominates the arrangement, with several more placed throughout the room. Council members gasp a sigh of relief as they see you enter, clearly fearful of what transpired outside." + ] + }, + "The sarcophagi are empty as they are meant to be symbolic. Tensions run high among those in the chamber, who fear they live on borrowed time.", + "{@b The attendees include:} {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014{@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14}, and fourteen of the thirty Merchant Lords. The attendance of the Sultana and the remaining sixteen Merchant Lords depends on how events unfolded in the encounter '{@adventure The Flames of Betrayal|SandsOfDoom14|11|Encounter: Flames of Betrayal}.' The roles of all members of the council are detailed in {@adventure War Council|SandsOfDoom14|11|War Council} at the beginning of the chapter.", + "As turmoil raged outside, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} stood here to guard the Merchant Lords. Unable to contact {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, he has been left in the dark regarding the events unfolding in the city and urgently demands that the party share what they know.", + "Both the characters and any NPC traveling with them will likely seek to confront the council with questions regarding the presence of a traitor in the city. The rest of this section covers all the relevant details you need in order to address the matter.", + "For details regarding the council meeting itself, and the strategies at play to bring about an end to the war, refer to {@adventure The Final Council|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Final Council}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Traitor Among Us", + "entries": [ + "Both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14} and all the Merchant Lords are oblivious to the presence of a traitor and react with disbelief and confusion when the matter is brought up. {@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14}, accustomed to the intrigue of Hell's politics, is unbothered by the revelation and even relishes the chance to witness the ensuing drama. While {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} suspected that a traitor was behind the detonations that breached the city walls, he never anticipated they would wield the power to create the destruction the characters describe, and claims to have no knowledge in the matter.", + "When discussed, all at the council agree that nobody in the city, aside from {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} and perhaps the devils at the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}, should be able to wield this level of arcane power. None of them initially suspect {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}, as the rules and powers governing noble genies are not common knowledge, and he has never demonstrated such power in their presence." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has spent most of the day in the Hall of Memories. However, he did step out {@b two hours} ago and returned only recently, just before the attacks unfolded\u2014a fact many would find suspicious if mentioned.", + "Convinced the city would have fallen by now\u2014or that at least the Hall of Memories would have been conquered\u2014 {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} was not expecting to be interrogated and has no clear answers to any pointed questions that are posed to him. If doubted or interrogated, he chooses to respond with condescending indignation, hoping it will delay the accusations long enough for the Anubians to save him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Checks", + "entries": [ + "The characters can attempt two different skill checks that may give them an insight into {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s activities.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arcana", + "entries": [ + "Characters who succeed on a {@dc 17} Intelligence ({@skill Arcana}) check notice that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} appears winded, the motes of fire in his eyes have dimmed, and the tips of his fingers have grown pale. These are signs of sorcerous exhaustion, indicating that {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has been casting powerful magic beyond his limits and is nearly spent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Insight", + "entries": [ + "A successful {@dc 17} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check reveals that one of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s bags is uncharacteristically plain\u2014a noticeable contrast to the luxurious attire he vainly favors. The bag is rugged and a bit dusty, and the ambassador clearly wants to keep it out of sight." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Suspicious Bag", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} holds a bag containing five small tokens resembling coins, each marked with the image of two sphinxes backto-back. These tokens operate as {@item Sending Stones|DMG}, but their magic permits the user to communicate with the paired recipient for 1 minute, rather than be limited to 25-words. The tokens these coins are paired to are held by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has already used three out of the five tokens for the day, doing so in order to leak information over to the Pharaoh.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} received the bag and tokens from {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}. The bag is magically enchanted to shield its contents from being detected by Divination spells, though it does nothing to protect the bag itself. If the characters previously encountered {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} during the '{@adventure Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom14|6|Lord Ammu}' Creature Encounter in the Wasteland, they are likely to recognize the coins as Anubian {@item Sending Stones|DMG} when they see them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Message to Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s last message to the Pharaoh confirmed that {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} and half the Merchant Lords had gathered within the Hall of Memories, and included the building's exact coordinates. With this intelligence, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is poised to soon unleash a devastating magical barrage (see Bombardment ahead)." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Confronting Yasar", + "entries": [ + "The characters can persuade the council of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s guilt with sound reasoning and a successful {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check.", + "If the characters act against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} or persuade the Kirati to do so, the {@creature Efreeti|MM} responds: \"{@i Hmph. Fine. Yes, it was me. What? Did you actually think I cared even a little for this backwater stain of a city? Please. You Kirati, of all people, should understand this better than anyone\u2014Lord Ammu simply made me a better offer. It's nothing personal. Just business.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} then prepares for a fight." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "page": 314, + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Hall of Memories' battlemap below. Position all characters and NPCs as you wish, according to where they would have been situated before the battle began.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, if present, will join the battle on the side of the characters. Meanwhile, both {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Priest|MM}) and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus}\u2014{@creature Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14} (a {@creature Bone Devil|MM}) and {@creature Malvian|SandsOfDoom14} (an {@creature Incubus|PHB})\u2014are prohibited by law from interfering, so they silently observe from the sidelines. However, they will defend themselves if attacked. The Merchant Lords ({@creature Commoner|MM|Commoners}) are non-combatants and keep their distance from the melee.", + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c116" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Hall_of_Memories_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "Hall of Memories (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c116" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} is absent, the characters gain {@b 2 Reinforcement Points}. If {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} is absent, they gain {@b 1 Reinforcement Point}. These reinforcements enter the battlefield at the start of the second round of combat.", + "The defenders that the characters chose with their Reinforcement Points for the '{@adventure Defend the Hall!|SandsOfDoom14|11|Burning Boulevard}' encounter will arrive to assist in this encounter 1 minute after it starts." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Ambassador Yasar", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM}, wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG}, and can summon the {@item Dancing Sword|DMG|Dancing Sword} {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar}. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} has the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), which he uses to make sure that his {@spell Wish|PHB} spell succeeds (see 'Gateway to Fire' below).", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} can summon and activate {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar}, a legendary {@item Dancing Sword|DMG} ({@item Greatsword|PHB}), as a Bonus Action. This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking {@damage 5d6} Fire damage and {@damage 5d6} Radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.", + "When it is an {@creature Efreeti|MM} that commands the sword as a Bonus Action, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar} makes two attacks instead of one. Regardless of who commands it, however, {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar} always deals an additional 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a hit. {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar} does not deal this Fire damage when wielded as a regular weapon.", + "{@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar} is a curved sword with a bifurcated silver blade. Its surface is engraved in {@language Primordial|PHB} (Igni) with: \"{@i There is no hero but Ziba, no sword but Zulfiqar.}\" {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} stole the famous blade from {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} ages ago (see '{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14}' on {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|14})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gateway to Fire", + "entries": [ + "On his first turn of combat, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} uses his last {@spell Wish|PHB} as an action to replicate the {@spell Gate|PHB} spell, creating a portal into the {@book Plane of Fire|DMG|5|Elemental Plane of Fire} in a location of your choice. Refer to {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|14} for rules on casting wishes in combat, as the casting of the wish can be interrupted.", + "As soon as the portal is opened, a {@creature Fire Giant|MM} steps through to aid {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} in battle. The portal remains open for 1 minute and cannot be dispelled. While the portal is active, roll a {@dice d4} at the start of each round to determine what emerges from it: another {@creature Fire Giant|MM} (1), a {@creature Young Remorhaz|MM} (2), a {@creature Salamander|MM} (3), or a {@creature Fire Elemental|MM} (4). These enemies prioritize targeting and killing the Merchant Lords.", + "After the portal is opened, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} spends the rest of his turns attempting to stay alive (using the {@action Dodge|PHB} action if needed) while using his Bonus Actions to control {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14|Zulfiqar}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s Hit Points fall to 50 or below, he attempts to escape by casting the spell {@spell Plane Shift|PHB} in order to flee back to the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, if present, will attempt to {@spell Counterspell|PHB} every casting. If {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} is unable to escape, he surrenders; the Kirati then bind him with {@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG} and take away the forked, metal rod he uses as a material component for the {@spell Plane Shift|PHB} spell.", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} arrogantly confesses to his actions, warning that the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass} will not tolerate if he is harmed or imprisoned. Unfortunately for him, it does not sway the Kirati, who are not so easily intimidated." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Besides the magical items he wields, {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} wears two gold earrings worth 400 Gold Pieces each, eight rings (four on each hand) emblazoned with jewels and bathed in gold worth 500 Gold Pieces each, and a large chain necklace made of heavy gold. The necklace is decorated with a cut depiction of one of the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}' main gates and holds a gorgeous {@item Sapphire|DMG} at its center; it is worth 2,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Death to the Vizier", + "entries": [ + "If the characters accuse {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} of being the traitor and persuade the council of his guilt with a {@dc 15} Charisma ({@skill Persuasion} or {@skill Deception}) check, or have otherwise discovered his many crimes and bring these charges to the council, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014in genuine frustration\u2014decides it is finally time to shed the facade.", + "Before he attacks, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s fangs and claws extend as his voice rises in fury: \"{@i How DARE you accuse me? I have sacrificed EVERYTHING for this city! WHO protected and civilized you when you landed on Kirat? ME! WHO unlocked the secrets of magic for you and scorched the beasts that clawed at your walls? IT WAS ME! WHO taught you to bind your slaves and serve the Nine Hells? WHO shielded your worthless cribs from the sorcery of your enemies? IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ME, YOU UNGRATEFUL SACKS OF MEAT! Instead of devouring those pathetic whores, I should have feasted on YOU! Who needs a council when a TYRANT can just as easily drag you to prosperity, KICKING AND SCREAMING IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES!}\"", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Battlemap", + "entries": [ + "The layout and instructions for the battlemap of this encounter is the same as for the fight against {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}.", + "Both {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} and his cat familiar, {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14}, assume their true fiendish forms before they attack. Their statistics can be found in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}. {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} fights to the death, knowing his body will reform in the lower planes upon his defeat, and far too proud to ever surrender.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid}'s goal is to kill the characters and at least half of the Merchant Lords. If successful, he will compel the remaining Merchant Lords to elect him supreme ruler of Al'Kirat. {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14}, and the envoys of the {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} seek cover and avoid becoming entangled in the battle; any other ally present joins the fight against the Vizier." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Well Prepared", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} suspects that a confrontation with the characters is imminent, he prepares accordingly. He readies spells designed to counter their strategies and summons {@dice 1d4} {@creature Invisible Stalker|MM|Invisible Stalkers} ahead of time to guard him." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} uses a Bonus Action on his first turn of combat to summon {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}, provided she is still alive. She then magically appears from the shadows, her eyes glazed over and the slave mark on her forehead glowing a blazing, bleeding red. Now under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|PHB}, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}) is forced to fight the characters at the will of the Vizier.", + "Refer to the '{@adventure Slave Mark|SandsOfDoom14|1|Morgiana}' section of her entry. If the slave mark is suppressed, such as through a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell ({@dc 17}), and {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} is slain, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} realizes that she will die as soon as the suppression ends. Seeing as the Vizier is the only one with the knowledge on how to remove or neutralize the mark, {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} resigns herself to her fate. She shares all she knows about the Vizier and tearfully bids farewell to the characters. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell or a method to permanently suppress the mark can save her now." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bombardment", + "entries": [ + "At a time of your choosing\u2014preferably after the characters have addressed the matter of a traitor in the city but before they decide on how to confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}\u2014the Anubians launch a massive bombardment upon the Hall of Memories. This assault expends the last of the Heka the Anubians had in reserve for the siege, but {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} deems it worth the expenditure, hoping this will kill what remains of the War Council inside.", + "As the barrage commences, powerful explosions shake the Hall of Memories, triggering the building to collapse. If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} is alive, he teleports himself, along with the eight most important members of the council\u2014such as {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14}, and the devil delegation\u2014out to safety. The characters must act quickly to help those that remain inside to evacuate before the structure is reduced to rubble.", + "Although the characters themselves are guaranteed to escape, regardless of what they roll, a skill challenge will determine how many Merchant Lords they can successfully rescue as they do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Skill Challenge", + "entries": [ + "Let each character perform a Skill Check of their choice, provided the player can explain how that skill contributes to the evacuation. If a character has a feature or magical item that would significantly aid in the escape, that character rolls with Advantage. Combine all the rolls of the party and then divide the total by the number of characters in order to obtain the average. For each point the average is below 20, it means that one Merchant Lord perished in the evacuation." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "The characters, along with all the surviving members of the War Council, assemble on the scorched boulevard outside\u2014 close to the remnants of the collapsed Hall of Memories.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Rewards", + "entries": [ + "Track how many Merchant Lords survive this phase of the siege. This will determine the level of support the characters receive later for their confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} (see {@adventure Support for the Characters|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Final Council})." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "End of the Siege", + "page": 316, + "entries": [ + "Wounded and exhausted, the characters and the remaining members of the council converge outside the Hall of Memories, just beyond the wreckage of the building. Before long, civilians gather in droves around them to offer food and water, comfort the grieving, and tend to the injured.", + "This marks the lowest emotional point in the siege, the moment when all hope seems lost, just before the tide turns. As the citizens do their best to support the characters in whatever way they can, take your time to establish the atmosphere as one of grim perseverance in the face of doom. Orphaned children step forward to clean their armor, humans bow and pray to long-forgotten gods to bless them, and women wash the party's bruises with wet washcloths.", + "Then, once the atmosphere has been set, a miracle takes place. Just as the Kirati stand on the brink of collapse and victory seems but a distant dream, a new day will dawn\u2014and with it, hope. The sun rises from the east, its light signaling that the city survived the night, and from the illuminated skies up above\u2014the legendary Simurgh appears.", + "{@note Any magical items that restore their charges at dawn are replenished at this moment.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Herald of Hope", + "page": 316, + "entries": [ + "When you are ready to present this legendary bird, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The warmth of the rising sun brushes your skin, and a gentle breeze sweeps through the streets, carrying with it a momentary peace. Suddenly, however, a commotion nearby grabs your attention as smiling Kirati gesture toward the sky.", + "High above, the smoke parts to reveal a beautiful sight: a colossal bird soaring gracefully through the azure sky. Its feathers gleam in every color of the rainbow, while glittering sparks dance with each flap of its wings. \"{@i It's the Simurgh! Look, Mom! The Simurgh!}\" children shout, leaning out of windows to catch sight of the legendary bird from their bedtime stories. As the Simurgh glides overhead, its sparkling feathers fall from the sky, like celestial stars drifting gently down to the city below." + ] + }, + "This is the Simurgh, a bird of myth and legend, believed to appear in the wake of great tragedies to grant second chances to those who have earned them. For the purposes of this appearance, it uses the statistics of a {@creature Roc|MM} but does not engage in combat and always vanishes shortly after it arrives.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Feathers of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "Feathers from the gargantuan bird descend upon the city, drifting deliberately towards those worthy to receive them. These feathers land softly in the hands of some, are caught in the air by others, and gently fall upon the corpses of a precious few. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} (see its entry in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10|Feather of the Simurgh}) brings luck and vitality to the living, while rekindling the fire of life into the dead.", + "Any creature that catches a feather before it touches the ground, or has a feather land upon their body, {@b gains the benefits of a Long Rest} and {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG}. If the creature is dead when it lands on them, the feather bursts into a radiant kaleidoscope of colors, restoring the creature to life as if affected by the {@spell Resurrection|PHB} spell. The restored creature also then gains the benefits of a Long Rest and {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG}. When restored to life by a feather that has yet to touch the ground or be first caught by another, the restored creature suffers none of the penalties to Attack Rolls, Saving Throws, or Ability Checks normally caused by the {@spell Resurrection|PHB} spell. A {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} cannot restore life to a creature that has already been revived once before.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Player Characters", + "entries": [ + "Every player character is destined to have a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} land gently upon their body. Even if they are indoors, fate finds a way to ensure the feathers reach them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "NPCs", + "entries": [ + "The Kirati scramble to gather as many of the few feathers as they can. While some keep the feathers for their loved ones and others hoard them for profit, most decide to share them with the fallen. For each friendly named NPC that died in the siege, roll a {@dice 1d4}. On a roll of 1, the NPC is blessed by fate, and is brought back to life as a {@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14} lands upon their body. If the NPC is an ally of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, she makes certain they receives a feather.", + "To obtain an extra feather, the characters can attempt to persuade one of the fortunate Kirati who caught one. Doing so requires a {@dc 20} ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check and an offer of at least 1,000 Gold Pieces to trade for it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubians", + "entries": [ + "True to legend, the Simurgh does indeed grant second chances\u2014but only to those never granted one before. Its feathers cannot breathe life into those who have already been revived once. As such, the miraculous arrival of the bird offers little to aid the Anubians, whose lives were already saved once by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fate of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The Simurgh, like a fleeting mirage, vanishes into the horizon as swiftly as it arrives. The colossal bird is last seen flying in the direction of O'grila\u2014a once beautiful land now torn to ruin, lacking in both hope and second chances." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Long Rest", + "entries": [ + "The feathers of the Simurgh grant all player characters the benefits of a Long Rest." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Final Council", + "page": 317, + "entries": [ + "The characters and the War Council convene near the ruined Hall of Memories, encircled by the throngs of civilians and soldiers who have gathered nearby. With the miraculous appearance of the Simurgh, hope rises like the light of dawn that now illuminates the city.", + "This is the final meeting that will decide the fate of Al'Kirat. Under the weight of this realization, all eyes turn to the characters for a plan, the heroes who alone possess the power to stand against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and save the city.", + "All the characters need is a chance to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} directly and do what they do best. If {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s foresight is to be believed, the fall of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will bring the Anubian army to its knees. Accomplishing this, however, is far easier said than done.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Heroes Forward", + "entries": [ + "Convey to the players that the time to sit back and defend has passed. To save Al'Kirat, they must take the initiative and find a way into the {@adventure Ember Ring|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Ember Ring} to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} head-on.", + "Give the characters as much time as they need to strategize and form a plan. Once they are ready, let them step forward to present their plan, both to the Merchant Council and the growing crowd of gathered citizens. Pressed to the brink, both the citizens and the council are prepared to rally behind nearly any plan the characters bring forward.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rashid's Proposal", + "entries": [ + "If {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} still lives, he will propose the 'Unleash Devils' plan (see further below) after the party has had their chance to put forth a plan of their own. If the characters wish a different path, they must argue against his plan and succeed on a {@dc 20} Wisdom ({@skill Persuasion}, {@skill Deception}, or {@skill Intimidation}) check. While the council ultimately sides with the characters' proposal regardless of the outcome, the party gains {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Reaching the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "There are countless paths the characters can take to enter the coliseum and face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. This section is left openended to give players the freedom to choose their approach. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has manipulated fate in order to ease this task, making it so that many viable routes to the Ember Ring will present themselves and the obstacles they will face to reach it will be diminished.", + "Below are several proposals that NPCs will bring up to the party while they discuss and plan what steps to take.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Unleash Devils", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} has offered to summon a legion of devils to defend the city. The contract, drafted by {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14}, bears the signatures of several Arbiters and the Speaker of Truth. Now, it awaits only the signature of the council for the pact to the enacted.", + "According to the contract, the Church has agreed to summon 999 devils, composed of 666 {@creature Bearded Devil|MM|Bearded Devils} and 333 {@creature Spined Devil|MM|Spined Devils}. The infernal legion is commanded by an {@creature Erinyes|MM} named {@creature Diabolica|SandsOfDoom14}. The devils would be contractually obligated to defend the city until either the war ends or the Temple of the Five Pointed Star is destroyed.", + "As payment, the Church demands the right to operate outside the Temple of the Five Pointed Star but within the bounds of the city walls, where they could sell {@adventure Diabolical Contracts|SandsOfDoom14|1|Diabolical Contracts} to any willing to sign them. The contract states the devils can operate as such until they successfully claim a total of 999 souls, one for each devil sent to fight for the city.", + "Once the council signs the contract, powerful devils will step beyond the confines of the Temple for the first time in Al'Kirat's history. With the help of the Arbiters and dozens of {@creature Imp|MM|Imps}, the devils inscribe a colossal pentagram onto the ground in mortal blood willingly given, opening a portal to Hell itself. From this portal, the legion of devils pour forth.", + "Joined by the characters and the Kirati army, the devils charge down Silk Street, surprising and overwhelming the Anubian defenses. As the devils spread through the Artisans' Quarter, drawing the gnolls into battle, the characters and their allies can seize the opportunity to break through the gates of the coliseum and challenge the Pharaoh.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} seeks to save the city, not out of compassion, but because he relishes the control he wields over it. Sadly, the well-being of its citizens or their souls is of little concern to him. He will propose this path to the council. If Rashid is dead, {@creature Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14} will approach the party instead to offer this solution." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Developments", + "entries": [ + "It will take 99 years for the devils to claim enough souls to fulfill the terms of the contract. They will primarily target humans, who are easiest to corrupt, and the poor, the most likely to undervalue the worth of their soul. Gradually, the Kirati will grow accustomed to their presence, and laws regulating their activity will diminish. The {@adventure Church of Asmodeus|SandsOfDoom14|1|Church of Asmodeus} will expand its grounds and influence, with new temples being constructed\u2014some sanctioned, others hidden\u2014across the region." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Free the Slaves", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Minotaur|MM} named {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} has rallied over 1,000 enslaved beastfolk into a small army (see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom14|11|Beastfolk Revolt}). However, he refuses to act against the Anubians unless the council agrees to a contract ensuring their freedom after the war. With the Kirati army nearing collapse, the Anubians have shifted their attention away from the Slums, focusing instead on Silk Street and the Palace Quarter. This provides the beastfolk with a strategic opportunity to exploit the distraction and pierce the Anubian defenses.", + "The council can be convinced to free all the slaves, and even abolish the practice, in exchange for the support of the beastfolk. In this case, a contract is signed and delivered to {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14}, allowing the characters and a small team of elite soldiers to join the beastfolk's charge. The coordinated assault breaks into the Artisans' Quarter, allowing the beastfolk to scatter across the district and pincer the Anubian armies. With the Anubian army in disarray, the characters and their allies can enter the coliseum and confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "For years, {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} championed for the liberation of the enslaved, though she had neither the votes nor the leverage to see it come to fruition\u2014until now. She approaches the characters and recommends this course of action. If the party encountered {@creature Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14} earlier in this {@adventure chapter|SandsOfDoom14|11|A City Under Siege}, his beastfolk envoys stand ready to also recommend this path." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Tunnels Under the City", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} reveals the existence of a hidden tunnel, built by the Veiled Syndicate long ago, linking the Slums to the Artisans' Quarters. The council can be convinced to place their trust in the characters, allowing them to lead as many soldiers as the narrow tunnels can fit, and perform a surprise attack upon the coliseum.", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} easily helps the characters locate the tunnel. The passage takes 30 minutes to traverse and leads to an abandoned butchery 60 feet away from the coliseum. From there, the Kirati soldiers launch a surprise attack, ambushing the defenders surrounding the Ember Ring before setting a perimeter to block Anubian reinforcements. While the soldiers keep the enemy army away, the characters can enter the arena to face {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "Knowledge of these tunnels is limited only to those familiar with the Veiled Syndicate's operations. The characters might learn of this hidden route from their allies within the organization, such as {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14} or {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Alternatively, tieflings rescued from the lamia's harem of men may arrive to share this vital information with the party." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Surrender & Parley", + "entries": [ + "The council can be convinced to surrender in order to entice {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to parley with the party. A formal document of surrender, signed by the council, can be crafted and scheduled to be delivered by the characters directly to the Pharaoh. If so, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} agrees to meet with them at the coliseum to negotiate the terms of surrender. Alternatively, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} would be willing to accept even a simple offer to parley\u2014provided the characters come alone.", + "This approach provides an easy way to stand before the Pharaoh, but it leaves the characters without access to Reinforcement Points unless they can find a way to bring their soldiers or allies into the arena.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Who Recommends", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} favors clever plans that involve subterfuge and conversation. If the party is allied with {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, she proposes this path. She recommends deploying the Skylark to transport reinforcements from above (if it has been repaired) or flying allies in herself." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Why Would Ammu Agree to Parley?", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} harbors an unspoken fear: that the characters might abandon the war and flee, taking the priceless {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} with them\u2014far beyond his reach. Any attempt by the characters to parley with Ammu means they would\u2014willingly\u2014be bringing all those relics back to him, an offer too good for him to refuse." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Support for the Characters", + "entries": [ + "Before the characters embark on their final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the Merchant Lords spare no expense in ensuring they are well-equipped. Crates brimming with supplies and equipment are presented to the party, and to all ready to fight the Pharaoh. The level of support they receive depends on how many Merchant Lords they managed to save during the '{@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom14|11|Night of the Siege}' phase of the chapter.", + "The characters receive 1,000 Treasure Points for every Merchant Lord that survived the night, plus an additional 10,000 Treasure Points if {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} survived. These points can be spent as if they were gold (1 Treasure Point = 1 Gold Piece) to obtain any magical item listed in {@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Unspent Treasure Points are wasted and not turned to gold." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "The Ember Ring", + "page": 318, + "entries": [ + "The coliseum is the largest building in the Artisans' Quarter, located at the eastern end of Silk Street. After seizing control of the district, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} chose the coliseum as his command center, and has since used it to oversee the war, hold court, and exact punishment on prisoners of war. The characters must rally their forces and confront the Pharaoh here to put an end to the siege.", + "While the area immediately surrounding the coliseum is relatively well-defended, any army the characters muster that reaches this far should be able to surprise and overwhelm those defenders with ease. However, the majority of this force will need to remain behind to secure the perimeter and hold off enemy reinforcements while the characters and a small contingent of soldiers and allies confront {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "The players have {@b 10 Reinforcement Points} they can spend on allies to aid them for the final confrontation with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. Depending on how the characters arrive at the coliseum and what narratively fits the best, these allies may either accompany the party from the onset or arrive at a moment of your choice during the battle.", + "Depending on the choices the characters made during the siege, Special Enemies may appear during their fight against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} (see the '{@adventure Special Enemies|SandsOfDoom14|11|Special Enemies}' section). For each Special Enemy the party must face alongside the Pharaoh, the players are granted an additional {@b 1 Reinforcement Point} to spend. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} and {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar-Al-Fajr} grant {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Features of the Coliseum", + "entries": [ + "Refer to 'The Ember Ring' battlemap below. The coliseum suffered the devastating impact of Anubian magical artillery fired during the war's opening hours. There are numerous craters left behind by the artillery, rubble is strewn throughout the complex, and a large eastern portion of the structure has completely collapsed.", + "The breaches in the walls of this district have allowed red sand from the Wasteland to seep into the area, which the gnolls have ignored. While it is foreshadowing of things to come, the current amount of cursed sand is not enough to trigger the magical penalties associated with the Wasteland.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Platforms", + "entries": [ + "The gnolls have outfitted the coliseum with several platforms to both facilitate movement between the galleries and to elevate speakers seeking to address the Pharaoh, connected to each other via wooden planks. These platforms rise 5 feet in height." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1. Arena", + "entries": [ + "The arena encompasses the central field of the coliseum, which rests 5 feet below the surrounding galleries.", + "A central platform holds chains meant to bind important prisoners of war (area 1a), while lesser prisoners are thrown into a pit surrounded by a makeshift pallisade (area 1b).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1a. Central Platform", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, who was captured in the '{@adventure Blaze of Fire|SandsOfDoom14|11|Yasar's Gambit}' event, is bound by two chains on the central platform. Each chain secures his wrist to a 400 pound iron block, which can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or a {@dc 20} Strength check made with a weapon or tool capable of severing the binds.", + "His shredded clothing exposes deep, bleeding lacerations across his back, the result of the severe whippings he has endured at the hands of the Anubians.", + "Any player character or important NPC that is captured by the Anubians will likewise be chained beside {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}, and subjected to the same cruel punishment.", + "If the characters free him, {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} aids the party in their battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|}. He currently has 30 Hit Points remaining, has no Weapons or Armor (any soldier can provide him with a Weapon), and has two levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "1b. Prisoner Pit", + "entries": [ + "Imprisoned within the pallisade are four {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|11|Kirati Soldiers}. To rescue them, they must either be hoisted out or broken free by destroying the pallisade (50 Hit Points, 15 AC, and Immunity to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "When freed, the players may decide whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics}. These soldiers have no weapons with which to fight. They must first reach the armory (area 5) to equip themselves, before they join the characters in the battle against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "2. Galleries", + "entries": [ + "Hundreds of gnolls gather in the galleries encircling the arena, primarily comprised of nobles, high-ranking officials, and members of the Empire's elite caste. They are considered non-combatants and are merely spectators during any confrontation between {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the characters. If any among them are attacked or intimidated, they quickly surrender or flee. If needed, you can use the {@creature Gnoll|MM} statistics to represent them. All of them speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}, with a few also proficient in {@language Celestial|PHB} and {@language Dwarvish|PHB}.", + "While none of the nobles question the righteousness of the Pharaoh's cause, they harbor growing concerns regarding his choices. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has shown no desire to seek out any of the surviving Aru or to find the missing cities of the Empire to resurrect their lost kin. Furthermore, his behavior has grown disturbingly erratic and consumed by bloodlust.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ballistas", + "entries": [ + "Four {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballistae} stand above the galleries, spread out as you so choose across the area. These ballistae have 50 Hit Points and an AC of 15. They require an action to reload and another to fire, and they can shoot only once per round.", + "Attacks with it use either a creature's Ranged Attack Bonus or +6, whichever is higher. Each {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} is manned by two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}\u2014one to aim and fire, the other to reload.", + "The Anubians have stolen their bolts from the city walls, which are wrapped in grimpowder. On a hit, a bolt deals 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Piercing damage. Whether it hits or misses, it detonates upon impact, unleashing an explosion that deals 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Fire damage in a 10-foot radius. Creatures in this area can attempt a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw to halve the damage. The {@object Wall Ballistae|SandsOfDoom14|Ballista} has a range of 120/480 feet." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "3. Dragon Roost", + "entries": [ + "The southern overlook serves as the momentary lair of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}) and the mother of the brood assaulting Al'Kirat. Her roost is lined with pillars of hardened salt imported from the Fanged Mountains, which lowers the humidity of her lair and makes her stay more pleasant. Strewn across the area are the bones of captured tieflings, offered to the dragon as prey.", + "{@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} is under the thrall of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, which {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} wields to control her.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mind Control", + "entries": [ + "The {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} allows {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to exert control over {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} as if she was affected by a permanent {@spell Dominate Monster|PHB} spell. He is unable to dominate another creature in this way until {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} is either killed or he dispels the effect on her. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can only issue commands to {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} while holding the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}; otherwise, she stands in place and defends herself. The domination ends if either {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} or {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} are reduced to 0 Hit Points.", + "If {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} is somehow freed from her mind control, she turns against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and battles him to the death. Afterward, she takes her consort\u2014{@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14} (if he still lives)\u2014 and her brood, and returns to the Fanged Mountains." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "4. High Overlook", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings was painstakingly hoisted up the eastern overlook of the coliseum, so that the Pharaoh could have a commanding view of the arena below. From this exalted position, seated on his golden throne, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} directs the siege of the city and passes judgement on prisoners of war presented to him. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s regal pet, lounges beside him.", + "Flanking the throne, four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Anubians}\u2014two on each side\u2014stand ready to defend their monarch to the death.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings is a golden platform with a short staircase that leads to a gleaming golden throne, where the Pharaoh presides. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms the light of the sun into an otherworldly red glow that surrounds the Pharaoh like a fiery halo when he sits on the throne.", + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} spell effect that affects the throne and a 10-foot radius around it. {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} are unaffected by this field. If the {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} is hit by the special bite attack of a fang dragon, it is dispelled for 24 hours." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5. Armory", + "entries": [ + "This is one of the several chambers that stretch beneath the galleries (the rest are not shown on the battlemap). While most of these spaces serve as momentary dwellings for the Anubian aristocracy, this one serves as an armory. Weapons, ammunition, and armors of various types line the walls.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wooden Cages", + "entries": [ + "Two large wooden cages stand in the room. One holds four captive Kirati Soldiers, while the other secures valuable items or magical equipment (see 'Treasure'). The cages can be unlocked with a {@dc 20} Dexterity check using {@item Thieves' Tools|PHB} or broken open (30 Hit Points, 15 AC, and Immunity to Psychic and Poison damage).", + "If the soldiers are freed, the players can choose whether they are a group of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}, or {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics} (see {@adventure page 292|SandsOfDoom14|11|Kirati Soldiers}). They immediately arm themselves with weapons and armor from the armory and rally to fight alongside the party against {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The armory contains a selection of mundane weapons and armor of your choice.", + "Inside the treasure cage, an open chest holds eight {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG|Potions of Greater Healing}, a {@item Potion of Invulnerability|DMG}, a {@item Wand of Lightning Bolts|DMG}, forty chunks of amber each worth 50 Gold Pieces, three pairs of {@item Sending Stones|DMG}, and 1,000 Platinum Pieces.", + "Beside the chest is {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos}' equipment: a {@item Nimbus|SandsOfDoom14|Spear +2} that deals an extra {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit, a {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG|Studded Leather Armor +1}, and a {@item +2 Shield|DMG|Shield +2}. {@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14|Kairos} knows that his equipment is being held here and tries to obtain it if freed." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arming Reinforcements", + "entries": [ + "Any Kirati Soldier freed within the Ember Ring can use this chamber to equip themselves. If such a soldier ends the round here, they are assumed to have gathered the necessary gear to be ready for battle." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_DM.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (DM Version)", + "imageType": "map", + "id": "c117" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/battle_maps/11/Ember_Ring_Player.webp" + }, + "title": "The Ember Ring (Player Version)", + "imageType": "mapPlayer", + "mapParent": { + "id": "c117" + } + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "When the characters and their forces march into the Ember Ring, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "As you step into the arena, you are met with the sight of hundreds of finely dressed Anubians filling the galleries, their attire more suited for court than for war. Red sand from the Wasteland covers the ground, and elevated wooden platforms crisscross above it as makeshift walkways. A large gray dragon roosts above an overlook, encircled by pillars of hardened salt, while Lord Ammu himself reclines above another, seated upon his opulent golden throne. Beside him lies a fearsome creature with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hind legs of a hippopotamus, whom the Pharaoh seems to regard as one would a pet. Ammu fixes his gaze upon you and speaks: \"{@i Approach, thieves and heretics. Even the condemned are granted their last words. Such, is my mercy.}\"" + ] + }, + "No matter how the characters approach, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will allow a chance to address him, ordering all Anubian forces currently attacking them\u2014if any\u2014to stand down. However, nothing they say or do can dissuade him from his path, as the influence of the Will has nearly consumed him. Not even the sight of the revived Divine Child could appease him now.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Change in Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters who met {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} prior to the siege immediately notice the drastic change in his appearance and behavior\u2014otherwise it can be ascertained with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight} or {@skill Medicine}) check. His exposed bone, visible beneath the dangling flesh, is tarnished with a rust-red stain. His hands and feet tremble and twitch, and a faint, red light now glows from his eyes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Start of the Battle", + "entries": [ + "Once the party has had their chance to speak, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} says, \"{@i The thieves and heretics have uttered their last words. Now, I deliver my judgment. For the murder of the Divine Child, and for the endless profanities you have wrought upon our ancient cities and interred citizens, I sentence you all to death.}\" With his judgment delivered, the final battle for Al'Kirat begins." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Enemies", + "entries": [ + "All the Special Enemies that clashed against the characters during the siege, and survived, are here (except for {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}). These villains do not have the aid of any of their minions and they assist {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} in combat. See {@adventure Encounter Reinforcements|SandsOfDoom14|11|The Ember Ring} to see how many extra Reinforcement Points the party gets for each villain.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "entries": [ + "If present, the {@creature Efreeti|MM} sits in an elegant chair near {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. When addressed, he candidly reveals his role in sabotaging the city and the partnership he has now forged with the Anubian Empire." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia - Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is present and joins {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} in battle against the characters only if they wield the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} against him. During the fight, she makes a final plea to urge them not to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: The Last Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} unleashes {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} upon the party while using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} to command {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} into battle. {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} targets the strongest enemies it can see, while {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14} focuses on attacking spellcasters and breaking their spells. The eight {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers} on the galleries work together to fire the four ballistae against the party, while the four {@creature Pack of Anubian Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|Packs of Anubians} remain at their Pharaoh's side\u2014attacking enemies from range until forced into melee.", + "For Ammu in this encounter, use the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14}' statistics found in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} stays seated on the Throne of Kings while casting {@spell Heal|PHB} and {@spell Harm|PHB} spells. He remains there unless forcefully moved or the {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} is broken. Ammu makes a deliberate effort to target the wielder of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} whenever possible.", + "By this point, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has received countless reports regarding the party and their strategies. He uses this knowledge to plan ahead whenever possible, and uses his Power Word: Forbiddance reaction to counter them.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "For every character beyond four, add an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14} to the encounter. Place the priests in a location of your choice. Each priest carries a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} chosen by you of 5th level or lower, containing a spell chosen to directly counter any of the characters' known strategies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Intervention", + "entries": [ + "At the start of a round of your choice, when {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} feels he has nearly lost the battle, he channels the celestial authority of his divine lineage to rend open a gateway into the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Ammu} then beseeches Anubis, patron of the Anubian Empire, to intercede. When the time comes to narrate this event, read the following:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "Golden blood seeps from Ammu's wounds, shimmering as he raises his clawed hand skyward. \"{@i Anubis! Hear your descendant! Through the blood we share, I claim the right to demand your divine intervention! Anubis, by my authority, I summon you!}\" At his command, the sky tears open, revealing a portal to a vast, purple cosmos. Streams of golden energy then pour from the portal into the Pharaoh, cloaking him in radiant light and a great surge of power. In response to the opening of the portal, all the red sand in and around the coliseum begins to rise, drawn upwards in swirling pillars, as if reaching towards the rift in the sky." + ] + }, + "The towers of red sand are a manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}, yearning to pierce the veil of the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}, drawn by the wellspring of life found within. The sand piles higher with each passing moment, but it will fall short of reaching the portal, as Anubis will close it at the end of the round.", + "Divine energies cascade down from the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat} towards {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Ammu}. {@b {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Ammu} gains 100 Temporary Hit Points} and, while the portal remains open, {@b has Immunity to all damage.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Portal Closes", + "entries": [ + "The portal will remain open only for this round. At the end of the round, Anubis\u2014Aru of Death\u2014 emerges from the rift. When ready, read the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The world suddenly grinds to a surreal halt. Colors bleed away, leaving only lifeless gray, and the only sound you hear is the thunderous beat of your own heart. Your eyes are drawn up towards the rift in the sky, as if compelled by a primal force. Emerging from it is a colossal figure\u2014bearing a human-like body, tanned and muscular, with the head of a jackal. Divine recognition floods you instantly\u2014this is Anubis, shepherd and judge of the dead, one of the Aru.", + "All around the coliseum, the gnolls collapse to their knees in reverence...all save for Ammu. The Pharaoh points directly at you and your allies, shouting words you cannot hear in the suffocating silence towards the god. Anubis then reaches into the rift, drawing forth an enormous scythe and, in one swift motion, uses it to sever the golden energy streaming between the portal and Ammu. The Pharaoh's ethereal cry of anguish pierces even the spectral silence.", + "As the rift begins to close and Anubis slowly fades into the cosmos from whence it came, the world's vibrancy and sounds begin to return. However, before vanishing completely, the Aru fixes his gaze upon you and your companions, his voice echoing within you like lightning in your soul: \"{@i This child of mine has broken our laws and endangered the Duaat. Reap his soul so that I may judge him.}\"" + ] + }, + "As the portal to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat} closes, the towers of red sand crumble like rain onto the coliseum, blanketing the floor of the arena completely in dunes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Short Rest", + "entries": [ + "As Anubis departs, he bestows his blessing upon the characters, replicating the effects of a Short Rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh is Vulnerable", + "entries": [ + "As the portal closes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} loses his Immunity to all damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Battlefield has Changed", + "entries": [ + "The arena (area 1 of the Ember Ring) has become a sea of red sand, with only the wooden platforms protruding above the dunes. In the arena, walking outside the wooden platforms is now Difficult Terrain." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Defeating Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Whenever {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 Hit Points, the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix C|SandsOfDoom14|14}) will glimmer and restore him back to life shortly thereafter. As a result, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can only be defeated if he is brought down to 0 Hit Points while no longer attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} or after the Ankh is destroyed.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} can only be destroyed while {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is at 0 Hit Points. While Ammu is at 0 Hit Points, the creature wielding the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} must make an attack targeting the Ankh while within 5 feet of it (AC 20); if successful, the spear pierces the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} and destroys it.", + "While the majority of the Ankh's divine essence is absorbed by the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, its destruction unleashes rippling surges of Heka in all directions, concentrating in those who wield {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} nearby. Creatures wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} within 300 feet absorb the powerful Heka and have all of their Ability Scores increased by 2, up to a maximum of 30." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to transfer the attunement of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child, done by performing the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of Benevolence}.", + "To enact the rite, an Aru (or {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14}, must recite its verses for 1 collective minute (10 rounds) while both {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the Divine Child remain within 300 feet. The Pharaoh, in his current corrupted state, does not flee. To finalize the transfer of authority, five living creatures wielding {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} must be present and give their approval by the end of the recitation (no action required).", + "Once the rite is completed, attunement to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} passes from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to the Divine Child." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "This path requires the characters to unattune the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} from {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, sever the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}' control over his body, and then use the Ankh to bring him back to life. At this stage of the battle, the characters will only focus on the first step.", + "While {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is at 0 Hit Points, a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell must be cast to forcibly unattune him from the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} radiates incredible energy, granting even those not attuned to it limited access to its power. While holding the unattuned relic, a creature can use a Bonus Action to cast the {@spell Heal|PHB} spell without expending a spell slot." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter: Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} has embedded itself so deeply within {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, that the great power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} was the sole barrier preventing him from becoming its complete puppet. When the Ankh is either destroyed or forcibly unattuned from Ammu, the Will is finally able to seize control. If {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is still alive by this point, such as if the party performed the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of Benevolence}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} quickly claims his life by taking over his body.", + "When you are prepared to begin the second phase of this encounter, narrate the following aloud:", + { + "type": "insetReadaloud", + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh's body convulses, sending ripples through the arena as the red sand stirs to life. A bone-chilling scream, alien and far removed from Ammu's voice, echoes from the Pharaoh's body. Slowly, the body rises from the ground in rigid, unnatural movements. You sense something powerful controls him\u2014a will beyond his own.", + "From the churning dune around you, two colossal claws and a gnoll-like face are formed from the red sand, each mimicking the Pharaoh's motions. The jaw made of sand then envelops the body, and links with it through a stream of sand, before it greedily drinks his divine blood through the link. Another horrifying scream emanates from the moving corpse as the sand claws lash out erratically, tearing into everything in their path with reckless ferocity." + ] + }, + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} has seized full control over {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s corpse, controlling him as it would a red-rust skeleton in the Wasteland. Moreover, it has begun feeding on his divine blood\u2014pure undiluted celestial lifeforce\u2014which is forging into the Will a nascent form of sentience. In its infantile state, the sentience lashes out indiscriminately at all creatures in the area while it guards the Pharaoh's corpse and continues to suckle upon his divine essence.", + "For this encounter, utilize the statistics '{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14}' detailed in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} retreats back into the Wasteland when the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is brought down to 0 Hit Points. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} takes the Pharaoh's corpse with it as it retreats, unless its control over the cadaver is severed via a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell.", + "The players gain an additional {@b 2 Reinforcement Points} to summon support. These reinforcements enter through the Ember Ring's main gate to aid the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Gnoll Nobles", + "entries": [ + "As the encounter commences, the nobles in the galleries scatter in panic. Any hostile creatures still present, such as {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14}, or any Special Enemies, abandon the battlefield\u2014having no interest in fighting alongside this monster." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Encounter Feature: Sand Coffin", + "entries": [ + "If a creature other than {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} stands in the sandy arena, and does not move during its turn or falls {@condition Prone|PHB}, it sinks {@dice 1d4} feet into the sand at the end of the turn. Objects dropped into the sand sink {@dice 1d4} feet at the end of each round. Escaping the sand, or digging out another creature or object, requires spending 5 feet of movement for each foot the target has sunk into the sand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Upscale", + "entries": [ + "'{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14}' has its Hit Points increase by 100 for each character beyond four." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@note If the characters try to imprison the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} within the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, their efforts will fail. The lamp will draw into itself an endless torrent of red sand, only to implode and deal 70 ({@damage 20d6}) Force damage to all creatures within 30 feet of the lamp and destroy it.}", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fulfilling the Paths of Fate", + "entries": [ + "This final battle concludes each of the three Paths of Fate. The steps needed to achieve the proper ending for each of the paths are described below.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Devotion] requires the characters to absorb {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s divine essence into the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}. To fulfill the Path of [Devotion], the possessed body of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} must be struck directly with the spear at least once during this phase of the encounter. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} must then be forced to retreat by reducing the possessed body to 0 Hit Points.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14} is unable to use its Shift Essence special reaction for the remainder of the encounter once the possessed body is struck at least once with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "entries": [ + "The Path of [Benevolence] requires the characters to protect the Divine Child. The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} will attempt to claim the baby, drawn by their divine blood. To fulfill the Path of [Benevolence], the party must force the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} to retreat by reducing {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s possessed body down to 0 Hit Points, while ensuring the baby is neither harmed nor taken by the Will." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "entries": [ + "To fulfill the Path of [Erudition], the party must reduce the possessed cadaver of {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} down to 0 Hit Points and then cast a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell to sever the Will's control over it. This act causes all the red sand in the area to fall dormant, as the Will is forced to relinquish its grasp. {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s corpse must then be touched by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, which automatically revives the Pharaoh and re-attunes him to the relic. The process leaves {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} in a coma, from which he will awaken in {@dice 1d4} weeks.", + "At the beginning of the second round of combat, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} teleports into the arena and attacks whichever creature holds the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. His goal is to destroy the relic before the party can resurrect the Pharaoh. To destroy the Ankh, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} must first reduce the creature holding it to 0 Hit Points, then make an attack directly against the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14|Ankh} (AC 20), provided no one else seizes it before he can make the attack. A single hit with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} is enough to destroy the Ankh. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} retreats back to {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s lair if he either succeeds or is reduced to 50 Hit Points or less." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ending Sands of Doom", + "page": 323, + "entries": [ + "Fulfilling any of the three Paths of Fate ends the Siege of Al'Kirat and saves the city, bringing the story of {@i Sands of Doom} to a close.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is defeated, the noble caste of gnolls found at the coliseum\u2014some of whom are his extended family\u2014are left at the mercy of the characters. Killing them would only fuel the conflict further, and potentially incite other Anubian clans to rally against Al'Kirat. As such, rather than execute them, the Kirati army chooses to take them hostage and leverage their captivity to negotiate a resolution to the war. Without {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the nobles hold the power to assume provisional control of the Empire and, conditional upon their release from captivity, they command a full retreat of their forces.", + "Recognizing that the Anubian army remains far larger than the Kirati's, and an extended siege would undoubtedly destroy the city, the council votes to take any necessary measures to expedite the Anubian withdrawal\u2014making any concessions necessary to do so. As a result, barring a few extreme cases, no calls are made to imprison or execute Anubian generals, nor are any demands for reparations issued. After two days delegating the matter, hostages are exchanged between the two sides and, once the gnolls retreat from the city, the nobles are released. A ceasefire is then established and the Anubian army departs 1 week later.", + "The eastern end of the Palace Quarter, as well as the entirety of both the Artisans' Quarter and the Slums, are left devastated. The Artisans' Quarter is especially uninhabitable, with most buildings there either collapsed, inaccessible, booby-trapped, or surrounded by carnage and decomposing bodies. The city will need weeks to tally the dead, months to remove the rubble, and years to rebuild what has been lost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Rewards for Saving the City", + "entries": [ + "The oligarchy of Al'Kirat honors each character with 10,000 Gold Pieces, ownership of a parcel of land within the city, and a grand statue commemorating their deeds placed prominently near the coliseum. For those who choose to settle in Al'Kirat, they are offered a permanent position on the council with full voting rights on the laws of the city.", + "If the characters accept a position on the council, each is entrusted with a specific role in Al'Kirat's governance. The roles might range from managing the farms in the Field Quarter, overseeing diplomatic relations with foreign nations, taking on the mantle of Vizier and regulating magical practices (if {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} was deposed or killed), or even commanding the city's military forces. Each character is granted full authority to make rulings over their domain (as abided by law) and receives a stipend of 1,000 Gold Pieces every month to fund the administrative demands of their position." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Death of the Sultana", + "entries": [ + "Should {@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14} fall during the siege, a grand memorial spanning the length of Silk Street is held in her honor. The bulk of her considerable wealth, as outlined in her will, is designated to support the city's reconstruction and to fund extensive renovations in the Slums. The rest is either spread amongst her extended family or left in escrow to cover the debts the city accrued during the war.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} inherits a fourth of the Sultana's wealth, as well as control over the harbors of the city. This effectively grants her the resources to become the new 'Sultana' of Al'Kirat. Under her leadership, Al'Kirat becomes a far more welcoming city to outsiders and beastfolk\u2014for good and for ill. To accommodate the burgeoning population, {@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} spearheads the development of new towns across the Kirati badlands, sparking new conflicts with rebel beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Characters", + "entries": [ + "Unexpectedly, the player characters inherit collective ownership of Kunaten Keep and a sum of over 50,000 Gold Pieces, contractually designated exclusively for the reconstruction and upkeep of the settlement." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Red Slums", + "entries": [ + "When the gateway to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat} opened and the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} stirred within the city, a tidal wave of red sand surged into Al'Kirat. This sand pooled into the sunken ruins of the Slums, where the dead\u2014victims of the war\u2014lie buried beneath the Rust. There, they are cursed to rise again as tainted skeletons.", + "The combined weight of shattered masonry and red sand causes several sections of the Slums to collapse into the Syndicate tunnels hidden beneath the district. What remains is a fractured landscape of overlapping ground levels, linked by unstable bridges, crumbling passageways, and underground tunnels\u2014treacherous for all but those who learn to survive its dangers.", + "The Slums is left a quarantined wasteland\u2014haunted and treacherous\u2014where agents of the Syndicate, beastfolk rebels, Anubian stragglers, and the restless dead move unchallenged. Each in control of a different sector of the chaotic district, fighting for dominance." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Character Advancement", + "entries": [ + "By defeating both {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the manifestation of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}, the characters advance to 11th level." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Epilogue", + "page": 324, + "entries": [ + "Under the stewardship of the Anubian aristocracy, the war with Al'Kirat and O'grila will end, their armies will retreat back to the Ankhara, and their attention will turn instead towards the search for their buried cities and missing Aru. The Ankhara is transformed into the capital of a powerful yet isolationist nation of gnolls. Eastern O'grila becomes Anubia, while the western region will remain as O'grila but splinter into scattered and decentralized orc kingdoms.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Devotion]", + "page": 324, + "entries": [ + "By striking at {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s corpse with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, now that he is stripped of the Ankh's protection, the spear absorbs all the divine power contained within his blood. Unable to feed from this divine essence, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} will gradually lose its new sentience and reverts to being the pervasive yet unseen curse of the Wasteland.", + "The destruction of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} dooms the Anubians. The light of the Aru, which had bestowed miraculous life upon those who rose during the Great Awakening, is now extinguished. As with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer merely manipulate them, but fully control them. For some, the dark indoctrination will take months; for others, years. Over time, the cursed sands will corrode their bones, staining them crimson and subjecting them to the same mindless domination the Will exerts over the red-rust skeletons. Manipulated by the Will, its corruptive sands will be brought willingly into the Ankhara, and the once-proud kingdom will fall once more.", + "Devoid of sentience, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} will exert erratic and destructive control over its new gnoll armies. War will brew once more and each victim claimed will rise under the Will's influence, swelling the ever-growing horde. Then, when scarce life is left to claim, the horde will turn its sights on the Darakni at {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|6|The Wound}, heralding the next chapter in {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s mysterious design. This is {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s desired future, with a powerful yet mindless {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Benevolence]", + "page": 324, + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} withdraws deep into the Wasteland, vanishing with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s body to feast upon his divine blood. This act imbues the Will with a permanent sentience whose behavior and mannerisms resembles that of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. Whether this new awareness simply mirrors the Pharaoh's, or signifies a fusion of the two beings, remains unclear. What is certain is that the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} will no longer be an unseen force of dread, but a fully realized entity, bound to the Wasteland for eternity\u2014conscious, intelligent, and highly dangerous.", + "The ascension of a new Pharaoh, validated by the reappearance of {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}, brings an end to the assaults on Al'Kirat and O'grila by the Anubian Empire. The {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} continues to maintain the light of the Aru within the hearts of the risen Anubians, ensuring they retain their protection against the full control of the Will, yet never enough to curtail its subtle influence. Under this taint, the Anubians are driven to expand ever deeper into the Wasteland, placing them in conflict with the centaurs of the east. In war, both of their blood will spill, feeding the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} and granting it more dead to control.", + "Now fully conscious, the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands} consolidates its skeletal legions within the {@adventure Sunken City of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|9}. From this stronghold, it spreads across the Wasteland, seeking lost Anubian cities whose locations are etched into its mind by the lingering imprint of Ammu. In every tomb it finds, the dead are slain anew and raised to serve. The army, now vast and unstoppable, will march north to {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Wound}, where it will clash with the Darakni and drive them back into the depths. Once victorious, the Will will claim the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom14|0|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} as its seat of power\u2014ushering in the next stage of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s plan. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} finds this future acceptable but imperfect, with a Will that serves her needs but cannot be controlled." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Path of [Erudition]", + "page": 324, + "entries": [ + "The Pharaoh awakens from his coma several weeks after the siege, free at last from the grip of the Will. With a clear mind, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} opens communications with {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}, and with his guidance, the Pharaoh uncovers the dark truth: {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} was responsible for the death of the Divine Child. Ammu shares this revelation with the Anubian populace and declares war on the elusive sphinx and her agents.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} embarks on a grand campaign to cleanse the Wasteland, meant to purge its corrupted sands, rediscover the buried cities of their ancient civilization, and search for the missing Aru. His campaign achieves remarkable success. Through the power of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, dozens of miles of Wasteland are purified and several long-lost Anubian cities are unearthed with their citizens brought back to life. For years to come, the Pharaoh devotes his efforts to systematically remove any Rust that flows into Anubian cities and purge any trace of the Will's influence from his citizens.", + "The Pharaoh's campaign greatly diminishes the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}, causing the Darakni to gain ground against its skeletal armies and {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Wound} to expand. As the last undead bastion in the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom14|2|Gnolls: An Ancient Empire} nears collapse, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} is forced to accelerate her plan before it's ready. This is the path she dreads the most: a weakened Will, the expansion of {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Wound}, and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} rising in open war against her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Al_Kirat_Finds_Peace.webp" + }, + "title": "Al'Kirat finds peace" + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "What's Next?", + "page": 325, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "While {@i Sands of Doom} concludes with the defeat of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, your campaign doesn't have to end there. From this point on, you have the freedom to shape the unfolding story and guide your players into even greater challenges.", + "This book offers several unresolved plotlines to inspire your own adventures within the lands of Kirat. Whether it's the looming threat of the Darakni, the stirring of the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}, the rebirth of the Anubian Empire, the fall of the Kingdom of O'grila, or the cryptic ambitions of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, each thread offers new opportunities for storytelling.", + "What follows is a brief summary of how the story could have continued had this book been longer. Feel free to use it as a springboard to craft your own continuation of the saga.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "War of Ash and Dust", + "page": 325, + "entries": [ + "The northern Wasteland is poised to become a vast battlefield, where swarms of Darakni rise from below to clash with the undead legions commanded by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|2|Will of the Sands}. These brutal conflicts will erupt around {@adventure The Wound|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Wound} and across many similar craters north of the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Fanged Mountains}, in lands surrounded by the ruins of ancient Anubian cities.", + "This rising conflict will draw in all who dwell nearby. The Swine, peaceful and reclusive, will be forced to defend their thorn-shrouded cities from all directions. From across the sea, human crusaders of the northern kingdoms, infiltrated and compromised, will answer their ancient call to war in order to strike down demonic spawn risen from the {@adventure Old Kingdom|SandsOfDoom14|2|Old Kingdom}. Sensing the shift in the Darakni's attention, the beleaguered armies of dwarven gunslingers will launch a bold offensive to reclaim key underground highways linking several of their major cities\u2014some of which are found thousands of feet directly beneath Al'Kirat.", + "Meanwhile, deep in the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Fanged Mountains}, multiple sphinxes\u2014each a clone of {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014will convene in the venerable forge-city of Karak'Cik, once dwarven but now overrun with Darakni, to forge a new mysterious {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} of their own design. Drawn from the stolen essence of gods, including Aku'Tal and the Divine Child, the relic holds a singular, dreadful purpose: to unseal the Gate of the Sixth Hour, opening a path into the Abyss of Sokar and heralding the prophesied return of Sera'Aku\u2014the only way to prevent this world from turning into ash and dust.", + "As the great serpent Sera'Aku, He Who Was Born Before Order, rises once more, his presence stirs the few surviving Aru. Frail but unyielding, these ancient gods convene in Ouro\u2014atop the sacred heights of O'grila, the holiest mountain of lost Anubia\u2014to seek the counsel of the Silent Snake before they wage war against their timeless adversary." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Future Content", + "page": 325, + "entries": [ + "Discover the expanding world of Sands of Doom at {@link https://mrrhexx.store}, where you'll find current and future adventures, supplements, and lore books set in this universe and beyond." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter11/Sera_Aku_Rises.webp" + }, + "title": "Sera'Aku rises, and all turns to ash and dust" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix A: Timeline in Sands of Doom", + "page": 326, + "entries": [ + "This appendix presents the {@table Timeline of Sands of Doom|SandsOfDoom14} table, which chronologically maps out several key events in the story. {@b Day 0} of this timeline begins when the characters meet {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} at the end of {@adventure Chapter 5|SandsOfDoom14|5}. From this moment onward, track the passage of time and use this table as a reference to follow events as they unfold. Events are color-coded to indicate the chapter they are most relevant to.", + "When using the Milestone system to track time, events that begin on Day 1 start at 5th level, while those that begin on Day 31 start at 7th level.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "March of the Anubians", + "page": 326, + "entries": [ + "From Day 0 and up until Day 30 of {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian army consolidates its strength in and around {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten}, which is also where {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} will choose to reside. Approaching the fallen Kirati fort during this time is suicide. Any hexagon the party explores within 8 miles of Kunaten automatically triggers a random '{@adventure Anubian|SandsOfDoom14|6|Anubian}' or '{@adventure Orc|SandsOfDoom14|6|Orc}' encounter. For every consecutive such encounter in this region, roll one additional die when rolling for each enemy in an encounter.", + "On Day 30, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} leads the Anubian army out of {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten}, beginning their march toward the city of {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat}. In his absence, {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Asmara} assumes command of Kunaten. Starting from this point, the party will have a chance to approach and infiltrate the keep. Details on the state of the settlement following the army's departure can be found on {@adventure page 178|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten}.", + "Between Day 30 and Day 60, the Anubian army advances in a massive column across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland} towards {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat}. The main force progresses at a pace of roughly 4 miles per day (or two hexagons a day). Along the way, they deploy scouting warbands of Anubians and orcs to sweep across the dunes. These scouts inform {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} of all they see.", + "Throughout the long march, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} rides atop the Throne of Kings, carried like a living god by dozens of Anubian slaves. As the throne produces an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} spell effect (see its entry on {@adventure page 320|SandsOfDoom14|11|High Overlook}), Ammu is well protected from magic throughout the journey. When the army sets up camp, Ammu takes residence in his royal tent, where he holds court with the Anubian nobles that accompany him. Refer to {@adventure page 332|SandsOfDoom14|13} on Appendix B for more on the royal tent." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Table Color Codes", + "page": 326, + "entries": [ + "The table in this appendix is color-coded for the chapters the events are most relevant to, as detailed below:", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Green|6bbe46}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Enchanted Gala that takes place in {@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom14|8}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color White|ffffff}", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the Anubian excavation of {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|9} in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "{@color Yellow|f7ec0f}", + "entries": [ + "Events relevant to {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}. It also includes the phases of the moon, used to find the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Red", + "entries": [ + "Tracks {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s movements and those of his army. Some events are also relevant to {@adventure Chapter 11|SandsOfDoom14|11}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Light Blue", + "entries": [ + "Events related to the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}, such as {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth}'s movements and enviromental effects of the dune." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "page": 326, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Events. 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It also provides background information and roleplay tips for several key NPCs.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu", + "page": 329, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "data": { + "renderCompact": { + "isSkipRootName": true + } + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_and_Marut.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu and his pet Ma'rut" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "page": 329, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 329 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Lord_Ammu_Commands.webp" + }, + "title": "Lord Ammu commands the Anubian army" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "page": 330, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 330 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "page": 331, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 330 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Skeletons_Rise.webp" + }, + "title": "Skeletons rise to serve the Will of the Sands" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "page": 333, + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking.", + "The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in {@i Sands of Doom} are detailed in this section.", + { + "type": "section", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Footmen", + "entries": [ + "Footmen form the backbone of the Anubian army, trained to move as a unit and draw the enemy to them. Anubian tactics often hinge on a large contingent of footmen arrayed in a phalanx at the front, tasked with shielding the backline even at the cost of their lives.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Footman", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "entries": [ + "Also called 'mongrels', the harshest insult one can give to a gnoll, these reavers are clanless mercenaries who fight for coin. These berserkers chafe at the rigid structures and military doctrine of the Anubians, choosing instead to charge alone towards their enemies with no regard for strategy.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Reavers use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, enabling them to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a Climbing Speed of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Reaver", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "entries": [ + "Scouts usually move miles ahead of their battlegroup in search of their targets. These gnolls train how to vocalize their howls and yips so that they can be heard through great distances, which they use to alert their companions of incoming danger. The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Scout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Much like the reavers, Anubian rogues use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, which they use to grip and scale rock. With these gauntlets, they have a Climbing Speed of 15 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "entries": [ + "A cleric is a gnoll so favored by the Aru that they are able to channel powerful divine blessings through the use of Heka, found within the amber they always carry. In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Cleric", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "entries": [ + "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The demonic drums wielded by the enchanters are magical instruments that serve as their spellcasting focus for spells. As an action, any creature that beats the drum while laughing can cast the spells {@spell Dissonant Whispers} or {@spell Tasha's Hideous Laughter} without the need for a spell slot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 333, + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "entries": [ + "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 334 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the {@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14}, and {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 335 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 335 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 335, + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 336 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anubian_challenges.webp" + }, + "title": "An Anubian brute challenges a Kirati soldier" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 337, + "name": "Lilith", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 337 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 338, + "name": "Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the {@adventure Fanged Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Fanged Mountains}, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14|Fang Dragons} are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragons", + "entries": [ + "An {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} with the following changes: it is a Huge-sized creature, has 252 Hit Points, an AC of 18, it has the Legendary Resistance trait (3/day), and all its attacks deal one additional dice of damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 338 + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 338 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Fang_Dragon.webp" + }, + "title": "Fang Dragon" + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 339, + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 339 + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 340, + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "gallery", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Anamnesis.webp" + }, + "title": "Anamnesis" + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Prophecy.webp" + }, + "title": "Prophecy" + } + ] + }, + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} abandoned the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat} to pursue her goal, while {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two allpowerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either {@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14} or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} are reduced to 0 Hit Points, they resurrect in the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat} near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 Hit Points within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14} or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 341, + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|PHB} and {@spell Dream|PHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 341, + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM}. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|PHB} and {@spell Time Stop|PHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|PHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 342, + "name": "Souk", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 343, + "name": "Packs of Creatures", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixB/Kirati_defend.webp" + }, + "title": "Kirati soldiers defend their city" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 343, + "name": "Pack of Beasts", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "page": 343, + "name": "Pack of Soldiers", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 3, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + }, + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Appendix C: Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "In this appendix, you'll find an overview of the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} that appear in {@i Sands of Doom}.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB} spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} can pass freely into the {@adventure Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|0|The Duaat}." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, a creature may only attune to one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} at a time, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's Hit Point Maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its Hit Point Maximum increases by an additional 2. These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 Hit Points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive Resistance to Necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's Hit Point Maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a {@spell Harm|PHB} spell or a {@creature Mummy|MM}'s cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} can instinctively recognize another object as a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} gains the ability to understand the {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is Immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning.", + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}, an Aru is both Immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of Benevolence}." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a {@spell Counterspell|PHB}, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The Spell Save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} is 20. Relic spells that require an Attack Roll use a +11 Spell Attack Bonus. If a Spellcasting Ability is required, it is Charisma." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for Druid, Cleric, and Paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "List of Divine Relics", + "entries": [ + "The {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} found in {@i Sands of Doom} are listed here in alphabetical order. All {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} require Attunement.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Relic Locations", + "colLabels": [ + "Divine Relic", + "Location it is Found" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Nemisis})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Gorgoroth})" + ], + [ + "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3})" + ], + [ + "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + ], + [ + "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom14|8})" + ], + [ + "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|Lilith})" + ], + [ + "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6})" + ], + [ + "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4|Asmara})" + ], + [ + "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10})" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "page": 345, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}).", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 345 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + }, + "title": "Ankh of Life" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "page": 346, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Bronze_Staff.webp" + }, + "title": "Bronze Staff" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "page": 346, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 346 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crook_of_Law.webp" + }, + "title": "Crook of Law" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Regalia of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "Only the wielder of the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} can attune to more than one {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} at a time\u2014and only while wearing the {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom14}, the ceremonial headdress of the Anubian Pharaoh. While adorned with the Nemes, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is able to attune to the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} and the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}, in addition to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Together, these three relics form the Regalia of the Pharaoh, granting dominion over life, land, and subjects.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} bestows the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} upon {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14} (see {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), empowering him as a reward for his unwavering loyalty.", + "The {@item Nemes of the God-King|SandsOfDoom14} is detailed in the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14} stat block in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "page": 347, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + }, + "title": "Crown of Crystals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "page": 347, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + }, + "title": "Mask of Opals" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "page": 347, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Ruby_Eye.webp" + }, + "title": "Ruby Eye" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "page": 348, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + }, + "title": "Sapphire Ring" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "page": 348, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. The top of the hourglass bears a crown depicting two triangular towers and a brass ribbon in the shape of stretched out wings. A perfectly cut emerald rests placed at the center of the wings.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 348 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Emerald_Hourglass.webp" + }, + "title": "Emerald Hourglass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "page": 348, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + }, + "title": "Flail of Reeds" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "page": 349, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 349 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Golden_Spear.webp" + }, + "title": "Golden Spear" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "page": 350, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + }, + "title": "Hand of Brass" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "page": 350, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 350 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + }, + "title": "Knife of Topaz" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "page": 351, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + }, + "title": "Moonstone Cloak" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "page": 351, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar is shaped like a canopic vessel, its surface etched with hieroglyphics and adorned with gold accents and red gleaming carnelians. At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the large gemstone.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 351 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixC/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + }, + "title": "Onyxian Jar" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 352, + "name": "Appendix D: Genies in Sands of Doom", + "entries": [ + "This appendix includes an overview on the genies of {@i Sands of Doom}, guidance on how to handle their powerful wishes, and a detailed description of the rules that bind them.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Laws of a Wish", + "page": 352, + "entries": [ + "A noble genie may grant up to three wishes for itself and one to a mortal every 99 years.", + "Once a genie extends an offer to grant a wish to a creature, the offer becomes irrevocable for the next 99 years. The genie then cannot offer another wish until the previous one is either fulfilled or 99 years have elapsed. During this period, the genie is compelled to remain within 99 miles of the creature and is forbidden from causing harm to it or its allies, though it is under no obligation to provide assistance if it has not desire to do so. Moreover, the genie will be immediately teleported to within 30 feet of the creature if the phrase, \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" is spoken aloud.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Unbreakable Laws", + "page": 351, + "entries": [ + "Genies must abide by certain immutable laws that govern the extent of their wish-granting abilities. These laws are not subject to the whims or desires of individual genies; they are universal and inescapable. Wishes that violate any of these established rules are the only ones that a genie can refuse to grant, once it has permitted a creature to make a wish.", + "Fulfilling a wish that directly breaks these laws has a high likelihood to lead to the genie's death. Therefore, a genie will never willingly agree to fulfill such a wish.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "It Must Begin With \"I Wish\"", + "entries": [ + "The wisher must begin their statement with the words \"{@i As the stars bear witness, I wish...}\" followed by the explicit content of the wish itself. The entire wish must be delivered in one uninterrupted flow of speech. A pause of at least 3 seconds indicates the end of the wording of the wish. There is otherwise no limit to the length of a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only One Wish Can Be Granted", + "entries": [ + "A genie is able to grant a single wish to a mortal every 99 years. Moreover, an individual can be the recipient of a genie's wish only three times throughout their life." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Is Irreversible", + "entries": [ + "Wishes are isolated events; one cannot be used to amend, affect, negate, or counteract another previously or subsequently granted wish; neither can a wish be used to create another wish. For instance, a wish for 'infinite wishes' or to 'transfer my wish to another creature' would be ineffective, as one wish cannot affect another. Once a wish has been granted and its effects have transpired, it is sealed and immutable. Likewise, any object conjured by a wish cannot be destroyed, influenced, or altered by another wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Only A Mortal May Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie can only fulfill the wishes of beings with a finite lifespan. Immortal beings, sentient Constructs, timeless Undead, and other living entities devoid of a natural life cannot be granted a wish, nor can they be the direct target of a wish. While these beings may experience indirect consequences\u2014either beneficial or detrimental\u2014as a result of a wish, they cannot be the direct focus of any wish.", + "The sole exception to this rule is when a genie makes a wish for its own benefit.", + "{@note {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s divine lineage excludes him from being considered a mortal. As a result, he cannot be directly affected by a wish, nor can a wish be granted on his behalf.}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Impossible Cannot Be Made Possible", + "entries": [ + "Genies are incapable of granting illogical, nonsensical, or paradoxical wishes, as their magic is bound by the fundamental laws of the universe. For instance, a request to create a square circle, or to exist and not exist at the same time, would be inherently impossible. Likewise, to wish for invulnerability to all that could harm you is unattainable, as the term 'all' encompasses an infinite spectrum of possibilities\u2014including those that no longer, would never, or may or may not someday exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Matter Cannot be Created Nor Destroyed", + "entries": [ + "Genies cannot create matter from nothing, nor can they erase it from existence. Wishes that involve the creation of an object or substance must have them be appropriated from somewhere else in the universe. Therefore, a genie is also incapable of creating something that does not already exist." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Wish Changes Only The Present", + "entries": [ + "Wishes cannot alter the past or dictate the future; genies can only act upon the present moment. For example, requests to make a creature live forever are un-grantable, as they necessitate a guaranteed future state that cannot be controlled. Consequently, any wish that demands an irreversible or permanent state, such as any wish containing terms like 'always,' 'never,' or 'forever,' are impossible to grant. However, because universal law regards the entirety of the current day as the present, a wish may alter events in the past, so long as those events transpired within the same day the wish is enacted." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Enslaved by the Aru", + "entries": [ + "The Aru devised a means of bypassing several Unbreakable Laws by forcing genies to target themselves with a wish, forcing them to transform into living wishes that could perpetually reproduce the required effect across millennia. Notable examples include the vortex of air atop {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} and the {@creature Terrakhet|SandsOfDoom14} at its base." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interpreting a Wish", + "page": 353, + "entries": [ + "While genies have broad discretion in interpreting the exact wording of a wish, they are required to act in good faith when doing so. If a genie fulfills a wish with a bad faith interpretation of the wording, the wish is treated instead as one of the three wishes it is permitted to make for itself every 99 years. If the genie has already exhausted its three wishes, the wish fails altogether. In either scenario, the mortal is permitted to restate their original wish or make a new one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Using Wishes in Play", + "page": 353, + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish functions as a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, with these changes:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Penalties", + "entries": [ + "Genies do not suffer any penalties when using their wishes to produce effects beyond duplicating spells of 8th level or lower." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time to Cast", + "entries": [ + "A wish always requires 1 round to cast, even if it replicates a spell with a different casting time. The genie starts casting the spell on its turn as an action, and completes it at the start of its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Counter a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie's wish cannot be countered or dispelled, but it can be interrupted (see below)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Interrupting a Wish", + "entries": [ + "A genie must focus intently when casting a wish, maintaining concentration as if sustaining a spell. If the genie fails its Constitution Saving Throw to maintain concentration, the casting is interrupted. The wish is not lost, but the genie must begin the casting anew on its next turn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Innate", + "entries": [ + "Spells that require {@status Concentration|PHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Line of Sight", + "entries": [ + "If the wish demands a target, the genie must have a clear line of sight to the target. Further, no such target can be more than 1 mile away from the genie." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Saving Throws", + "entries": [ + "If the wish requires a creature to make a Saving Throw on the turn it is cast, the target automatically fails that Saving Throw. Any future Saving Throws required from the effects of the wish (which use a {@dc 25}) are resolved as normal." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Genies of Kirat", + "page": 353, + "entries": [ + "There are four imprisoned genies in {@i Sands of Doom}. The characters can find a powerful artifact, the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, within the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}, detailed on {@adventure page 285|SandsOfDoom14|10|Magic Lamp} in {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10}. This artifact contains one of the imprisoned genies ({@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14}) and can be used to free the three others that remain scattered across Kirat.", + "These genies were imprisoned long before the fall of Anubia and have no knowledge of the Darakni, the Cataclysm, or any events of the current era.", + { + "type": "section", + "page": 353, + "name": "Ferrus", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Ferrus" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ferrus.webp" + }, + "title": "Ferrus" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 354, + "name": "Mirage", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Mirage" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 353 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Mirage.webp" + }, + "title": "Mirage" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 354, + "name": "Shamal", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Shamal" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Shamal.webp" + }, + "title": "Shamal" + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 354, + "name": "Ziba", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|MM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the {@book City of Brass|DMG|2|the city of brass}. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "{@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, located in the {@adventure Treasury of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + { + "type": "statblock", + "prop": "monsterFluff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "name": "Ziba" + }, + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "creature", + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 354 + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixD/Ziba.webp" + }, + "title": "Ziba" + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 355, + "name": "Appendix E: The Grand Bazaar", + "entries": [ + "This appendix lists the magical items that characters can purchase at the Grand Bazaar in Al'Kirat. The information here is meant to be shared with players, allowing them to freely browse the selection of items and see their prices.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Purchasing Magical Items", + "page": 355, + "entries": [ + "To purchase a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of dedicated searching and negotiating in the Grand Bazaar. However, a single character can find and purchase multiple magical items within this timeframe without requiring additional time.", + "Alternatively, characters may bring their own items to be enhanced with any of the enchantments presented in this appendix, provided they pay the appropriate price. The enchantment process takes two full work days, with the enchanted item being available for pickup from the vendor at the end of the second day. Only nonmagical items, or items containing enchantments from this appendix, can be enchanted in this manner.", + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "When purchasing magical items or enchanting an item in the bazaar, you must adhere to the following rules:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "You can purchase or enchant a single item with up to two magical effects from the Enchantment section of this appendix, provided all requirements are met.", + "An item cannot have more than one instance of the same enchantment applied to it.", + "A creature cannot benefit from to two or more items that hold the same enchantment.", + "None of the Weapon, Armor, or Foci enchantments require Attunement.", + "An item that possesses magical effects beyond those found in this appendix cannot be enchanted using these rules." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prices", + "entries": [ + "The prices for all enchantments are listed beside the name of the enchantment. The total cost of a purchased magical item is equal to the sum of the item's base cost and the costs of any desired enchantments applied to that item.", + "If a character brings their own item to be enchanted, they are only required to pay for the enchantments themselves and not the base cost of the item." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Selling Magical Items", + "page": 355, + "entries": [ + "Characters can sell any magical items they find during their adventures in {@i Sands of Doom} at the Grand Bazaar.", + "Similar to purchasing a magical item, it takes a character 8 hours of work to sell a magical item. However, a single character can sell multiple items within this timeframe without requiring additional time. When players sell their magical items in the Grand Bazaar, the items are sold at half of their stated value.", + "For magical items or enchantments listed in this appendix, use the prices provided determine their value. However, for items or enchantments not found in this appendix, you can refer to the general guidelines outlined below to establish their worth. Note that a GM may change the value of a magical item at their discretion.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Uncommon", + "entries": [ + "500 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rare", + "entries": [ + "4,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Very Rare", + "entries": [ + "8,000 Gold Pieces." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Artifact / Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "No market for this magic item." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Enchantments", + "page": 355, + "entries": [ + "Characters have the option to purchase items that already possess these enchantments. Alternatively, they can have their existing items enhanced with these enhancements.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapons", + "page": 355, + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be placed on weapons.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon +1 (300 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to provide a +2 bonus instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Power (300 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is created, choose a damage type between Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Whenever the weapon strikes a target, it deals an additional {@damage 1d4} damage of the chosen type.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} damage of the chosen type instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Bond (400 gp)", + "entries": [ + "This weapon returns to your hand immediately after it is used to make a Ranged Attack.", + "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a Free Action to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Weapon Focus (500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you can use your Spellcasting Ability for the attack and damage rolls using this weapon, rather than Strength or Dexterity as is normal for its weapon type. Further, this weapon can be used as a Spellcasting Focus for you if it isn't already." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magically Sharpened (800 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You score a Critical Hit with this weapon on a roll of 19 or 20. Additionally, you roll an additional weapon damage die on a Critical Hit with this weapon.", + "For ten times the listed cost, the weapon can be upgraded to grant a Critical Hit on a roll of 18, 19, or 20." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armors", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to armor. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be actively wearing the enchanted armor.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hardened Armor (1,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "Any Critical Hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your Reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Resistance (2,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You have Resistance to a specific damage type. The damage type is determined when the enchantment is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Psychic, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Armor +1 (3,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to AC and all Saving Throws." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shields", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to shields. To benefit from any of these enchantments, the creature must be holding the enchanted shield in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Shield +1 (1,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You have a +1 bonus to AC and all Saving Throws." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Redirect Damage (1,500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You can use your Reaction to target a creature within 5 feet of you that is taking damage. You magically take the damage instead of the target. This enchantment doesn't transfer any other effects that might accompany the damage, and this damage can't be reduced in any way." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Deflect Attacks (2,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your Reaction to gain Resistance against the attack's damage." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foci", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + "The following enchantments can only be applied to Small-sized objects, including weapons and shields but not armor. To benefit from or activate their effects, the creature must be holding the enchanted object in one of their free hands.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Arcane Mitigation (500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "Whenever you take damage, you may use your Reaction to expend one spell slot and reduce that damage by an amount equal to five times the spell slot's level." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Control (1,500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You gain a +1 bonus to your Spell Save DC and Spell Attack Bonus. Additionally, you can use an action to recover a spell slot of up to 3rd level. Once you've regained a spell slot in this way, you can't do so again before you complete a Long Rest." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elemental Potency (2,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When this enchantment is made, you choose a damage type from: Cold, Fire, or Lightning. Spells that you cast ignore Resistance to damage of that type." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Magical Items", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + "This section contains a wide variety of magical items that are distinct from weapons, armor, and similar equipment.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potions", + "page": 356, + "entries": [ + "Potions must be consumed in their entirety for a creature to gain their benefits. A creature can consume a potion that it is holding as a Bonus Action.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Healing Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain Hit Points when you drink this potion, the amount equaling the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Healing|DMG} (cost: 50 gp). {@dice 2d4 + 2}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG} (cost: 150 gp). {@dice 4d4 + 4}", + "{@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG} (cost: 500 gp). {@dice 8d4 + 8}", + "{@item Potion of Supreme Healing|DMG} (cost: 1,500 gp). {@dice 10d4 + 20}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Mana Potions", + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "{@item Potion of Mana|SandsOfDoom14} (cost: 350 gp). {@dice 1d4 + 1}", + "{@item Potion of Greater Mana|SandsOfDoom14} (cost: 1,000 gp). {@dice 2d4 + 2}" + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Elixir of Health (100 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Elixir of Health|DMG}, it cures any disease afflicting you, and it removes the {@condition Blinded|PHB}, {@condition Deafened|PHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|PHB}, and {@condition Poisoned|PHB} conditions." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Water Breathing (150 gp)", + "entries": [ + "You can breathe underwater, or while submerged in quicksand, for 1 hour after drinking this {@item Potion of Water Breathing|DMG}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Invisibility (200 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Invisibility|DMG}, you become {@condition Invisible|PHB} for 1 hour. Anything you wear or carry is invisible with you. The effect ends early if you attack or cast a spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Resistance (250 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Resistance|DMG}, you gain Resistance to one damage type for 1 hour. The damage type is determined when the potion is made, choosing from Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic, Radiant, or Thunder." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Potion of Vitality (1,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + "When you drink this {@item Potion of Vitality|DMG}, it removes all of your levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} and cures any disease or poison affecting you. Further, for the next 24 hours, you regain the maximum number of Hit Points for any Hit Dice you spend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "page": 357, + "entries": [ + "A {@item Spell Scroll|DMG} bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If you can understand the language scribed on the scroll, you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without the need for a spell slot or having to provide any components. Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, and the scroll itself crumbles to dust.", + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, any creature can cast a spell from a {@item Spell Scroll|DMG}, regardless of their class or spell list. Additionally, no Ability Check is needed for casting a spell of a level higher than your character level.", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, tasked with overseeing the regulation of magic in Al'Kirat, has banned the sale of {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scrolls} of 6th level or higher.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Spell Scrolls", + "colLabels": [ + "Spell Level", + "Save DC", + "Attack Bonus", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "13", + "+5", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "13", + "+5", + "100 gp" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "15", + "+7", + "200 gp" + ], + [ + "4th", + "15", + "+7", + "350 gp" + ], + [ + "5th", + "17", + "+9", + "700 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Enchanted Items", + "page": 357, + "entries": [ + "The {@table Enchanted Items|SandsOfDoom14} table below features a selection of unique enchanted items available for purchase at the Grand Bazaar. As your GM for the descriptions of these items, which can be found in the Dungeon Master's Guide.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Enchanted Items", + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Attunement", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Sending Stones|DMG|Pair of Sending Stones}", + "No", + "250 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Goggles of Night|DMG}", + "No", + "300 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Climbing|DMG}", + "No", + "350 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Sovereign Glue|DMG}", + "No", + "400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|DMG}", + "No", + "400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Saddle of the Cavalier|DMG}", + "No", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bag of Holding|DMG}", + "No", + "500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}", + "No", + "500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Boots of Elvenkind|DMG}", + "No", + "650 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Elvenkind|DMG}", + "Yes", + "850 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Efficient Quiver|DMG}", + "No", + "1,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Hat of Disguise|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Archery|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Eyes of the Eagle|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Necklace of Adaptation|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gloves of Missile Snaring|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Periapt of Wound Closure|DMG}", + "Yes", + "2,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Jumping|DMG}", + "Yes", + "2,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Helm of Telepathy|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gauntlets of Ogre Power|DMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Headband of Intellect|DMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Defense|DMG}", + "Yes", + "5,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gem of Seeing|DMG}", + "Yes", + "5,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Free Action|DMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Evasion|DMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Amulet of Health|DMG}", + "Yes", + "7,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Belt of Dwarvenkind|DMG}", + "Yes", + "8,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG}", + "Yes", + "10,000 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Poisons", + "page": 357, + "entries": [ + "Below are several poisons for sale, with the prices provided being for a single dose of the poison. 'Injury' poisons can be applied to any object that deals Piercing or Slashing damage, and must be delivered through a wound. A creature must swallow an entire dose of 'ingested' poison to suffer its effects. Lastly, a creature that touches an object smeared with a 'contact' poison for at least 1 minute suffers its effects.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Serpent Venom (Injury. Cost: 100 gp)", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution Saving Throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wyvern Poison (Injury. Cost: 500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must make a {@dc 15} Constitution Saving Throw, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Truth Serum (Ingested. Cost: 100 gp)", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 11} Constitution Saving Throw or become {@condition Poisoned|PHB} for 1 hour. The poisoned creature can't knowingly speak a lie, as if under the effect of a {@spell Zone of Truth|PHB} spell." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Midnight Tears (Ingested. Cost: 500 gp)", + "entries": [ + "A creature that ingests this poison suffers no effect until the stroke of midnight. If the poison has not been neutralized before then, the creature must succeed on a {@dc 17} Constitution Saving Throw, taking 31 ({@damage 9d6}) Poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Crawler Mucus (Contact. Cost: 200 gp)", + "entries": [ + "A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution Saving Throw or be {@condition Poisoned|PHB} for 1 minute. The poisoned creature is {@condition Paralyzed|PHB}. The creature can repeat the Saving Throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Desert Magical Items", + "page": 358, + "entries": [ + "This section contains a list of magical items exclusive to the lands of Kirat, which the characters can purchase in the Grand Bazaar. As these magic items are unique, once purchased, no other of its kind can be found.", + { + "type": "section", + "page": 358, + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand (500 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Bottle_of_Endless_Sand.webp" + }, + "title": "Bottle of Endless Sand" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 358, + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns (1,500 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { 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"item", + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Cowl_of_Moonless_Nights.webp" + }, + "title": "Cowl of Moonless Nights" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 359, + "name": "Glass of Distance (5,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Glass_of_Distance.webp" + }, + "title": "Glass of Distance" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 359, + "name": "Goggles of the Desert (400 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Goggles_of_the_Desert.webp" + }, + "title": "Goggles of the Desert" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 359, + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel (300 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Skin_of_the_Desert_Camel.webp" + }, + "title": "Skin of the Desert Camel" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 359, + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling (2,000 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/AppendixE/Rod_of_Sand_Repelling.webp" + }, + "title": "Rod of Sand Repelling" + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "page": 359, + "name": "Slashing Sand (500 gp)", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "columns": 2, + "items": [ + { + "type": "statblock", + "tag": "item", + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359 + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": 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MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx})", + "{@b Rules and Mechanic Design.} Fermin Caballero (({@link MrRhexx|https://www.youtube.com/@MrRhexx}))", + "{@b Editor.} Elena Nozdrina (artstation.com/elenanozdrina)", + "{@b Graphic Designer.} Viktoriya Fajardo ({@link viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com|https://viktoriyafajardo.myportfolio.com})", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Illustrations", + "entries": [ + "{@b Book Cover.} Ilse Gort ({@link cara.app/ilsegort|https://cara.app/ilsegort})", + "{@b Alternate Book Cover.} Elena Nozdrina", + "{@b Cartography.} Elrose Balan ({@link behance.net/the_d12rose|https://behance.net/the_d12rose}), Dominika Dénes ({@link instagram.com/fankiiiart|https://instagram.com/fankiiiart}), Zachary ({@link patreon.com/TDMaps|https://patreon.com/TDMaps}).", + "{@b Creatures & Scenes.} David Chen ({@link davidchengallery.com|https://davidchengallery.com}), David Yáñez ({@link artstation.com/davidyanezart|https://artstation.com/davidyanezart}), Elena Nozdrina, Kim Van Deun ({@link eyesintheforest.com|https://eyesintheforest.com}).", + "{@b Magical Items.} Elena Nozdrina, Elrose Balan", + "{@b DM Screen.} Elrose Balan", + "{@b Licensed Art.} Dean Spencer, Eric Lofgren" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Thanks", + "entries": [ + "Belle Marie Sivak, Caitlin Eskro, Elena Nozdrina, Pedro Emanuel Teixeira Marques, Paul Christian, Preston James Scott" + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Content Warning", + "entries": [ + "This book explores mature themes, including sexual content, suicide, light nudity, graphic violence, infanticide (visual depiction of a {@adventure dead infant|SandsOfDoom14|4|NPC Developments}), and crucifixions." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Licenses and Permissions", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Dean Spencer", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2015 Dean Spencer, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link deanspencerart.com|https://deanspencerart.com}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Eric Lofgren", + "entries": [ + "Some artwork © 2021 Eric Lofgren, used with permission. All rights reserved. Contact: {@link ericlofgren.net|https://ericlofgren.net}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Zatanna Font", + "entries": [ + "This work uses the Zatanna Misdirection font, with no changes made, as presented by 'jonathonf' here: {@link https://github.com/jonathonf/solbera-dnd-fonts/tree/master/Zatanna%20Misdirection}", + "The font is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The license can be found here: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/}" + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "5th Edition D&D", + "entries": [ + "This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.1 and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", + "To view a copy of this license, visit: {@link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/}", + "The SRD 5.1 is © 2016 Wizards of the Coast LLC.", + "The following content is designated as Product Identity: all artwork, proper names, characters, monsters, locations, and storylines specific to this book and setting. This content is © 2025 Fermin Caballero, and may not be used without written permission." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Preface", + "entries": [ + "I had no idea how much my life would change the day I gathered the courage to tell my parents I was quitting my job in customer support to chase the craziest of dreams: making a living creating gaming content on YouTube. Not only did my parents support me\u2014they believed in me enough to buy me a brand-new computer to give it a real shot. Fate seemed to smile on me, as the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\u2014 one of the most popular games of all time\u2014coincided with my decision to start, and it catapulted me into a loving and incredible community I was fortunate enough to build. To me, it always felt like destiny.", + "My journey shifted again the night I stumbled onto a livestream of a peculiar group of voice actors playing {@i Dungeons & Dragons}. I was immediately hooked. That moment led me into the world of tabletop games, and eventually to the love of my life\u2014now my fiancée\u2014who I met playing it. She was, in fact, the one who encouraged me to move away from Skyrim and dive into D&D content on Youtube, a leap I was once hesitant to make.", + "Every meaningful step I've taken since\u2014every bold, life-altering decision, including the creation of the very Kickstarter that made this book possible\u2014can be traced back to her. Some choices I questioned. Some I feared. But she always saw the way forward long before I did. Now, I'm a devoted believer.", + "To you, Caitlin\u2014my very own Prophecy\u2014thank you, for guiding me on this path." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "charoption": [ + { + "name": "Jackalwere", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 189, + "optionType": [ + "CS" + ], + "entries": [ + "The Veiled Syndicate consists almost entirely of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, who conceal their true nature by transforming into humans. Although the investigation centers around finding the lair of the {@creature Lamia|MM}, it is really more about finding one of the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}\u2014since they are the ones who will inevitably have the information the characters need. In other words, once the characters manage to trap or befriend a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}, they are likely to uncover everything they require.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "General Information", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are birthed by the {@creature Lamia|MM} whenever she breeds with a creature that has human blood, such as humans or tieflings. The {@creature Lamia|MM} has an unnatural ability to manipulate these creatures, who offer her undying loyalty and love. Most {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} would willingly die for their mother, but some\u2014especially those distanced from her influence\u2014may develop a sense of individuality and resist her control.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} orchestrate the Syndicate's operations from the shadows, meeting only with trusted criminals and relaying instructions to others through notes discreetly slipped under their doors. Their businesses are legally operated by citizens, some of whom may not even realize they are working for the Syndicate, while others are bribed or coerced into compliance. As a result, one will never encounter a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} running or representing any of these establishments.", + "During the day, {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} travel in their Small jackal form, while at night, they adopt their human form, cloaked in dark cowls that obscure most of their bodies. Their most important rule is to never reveal that they are {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, and they are willing to die to protect this secret. Cowardly by nature, they flee in their jackal form when threatened. Since they retain this form upon death, they often remain in it when caught, hoping to trick others into thinking they are ordinary jackals\u2014even if it means sacrificing their lives.", + "The transformation from human to {@creature Jackalwere|MM} within the {@creature Lamia|MM}'s fiendish womb leaves these creatures infertile. They feel no sexual attraction and are Immune to {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s charm effects. However, they harbor a deep, primal love for their mother that verges on obsession." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Jackalwere Traits", + "entries": [ + "Even though they can perfectly disguise themselves as humans, {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} have a few qualities that can be used to identify them from the populace of the city. Characters can learn this information and utilize it to their advantage in order to spot them. You can also use this information to properly roleplay {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} whenever given the chance.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivores", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} can only digest meat. They quickly regurgitate anything else they eat." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Keen Senses", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} possess heightened senses of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect things better than humans. However, loud, sharp sounds that humans may find only mildly annoying can stun or drive a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} mad." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Silver Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Silver burns a {@creature Jackalwere|MM}'s skin and leaves a foul, acrid aroma behind." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fiendish Smell", + "entries": [ + "Dogs can recognize the fiendish scent of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} and bark at them when near." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immunities", + "entries": [ + "The cursed skin of a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} regenerates automatically when bruised or cut. Only silver or magic can permanently hurt them. [You can disregard this trait if using the 2024 version of the Monster Manual]." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Born to Lie", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are compelled to lie when asked questions, fabricate stories in conversation, and deceive those who trust them. This is a magical compulsion born from their cursed birth. Resisting this urge feels unnatural and causes them slight pain, which can be noticed with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Insight}) check." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Interrogating Jackalweres", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} can transform into Small sized jackals, allowing them to escape through narrow openings in the city. This makes them difficult for characters to capture. Furthermore, their unwavering loyalty makes it impossible to extract information from them through ordinary means. Any attempt to persuade or intimidate a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} into revealing information results only in curses or silence. In other words, without resorting to magic or trickery, traditional interrogations are likely to prove fruitless.", + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} are intimately familiar with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} and her hideout, including the fact that the Syndycate kidnaps handsome men for her to breed. That being said, it is unlikely that a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} would know much about all the various schemes that the Syndicate operates in the city. The organization runs numerous operations at any given time, each overseen by a different cell of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}. Since each cell is only informed about its specific duties, it's improbable that any single {@creature Jackalwere|MM} would have knowledge of all the other active operations, the {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} running them, or the safehouses they occupy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter7/Jackalwere.webp" + }, + "title": "Jackalwere" + } + ] + } + ], + "hazard": [ + { + "name": "Sandstorms", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 175, + "entries": [ + "When winds reach sufficient force, they lift vast amounts of sand into the air, forming airborne clusters that blanket expansive areas as they drift with the wind. As a sandstorm brews, both the horizon and sky become entirely obscured.", + "Once characters become aware of the looming storm, they have just 5 minutes before it engulfs them, provided the storm is headed in their direction. A creature can't outrun a sandstorm unless they have a movement speed of 60 feet or higher. Instead, they must prepare and hunker down while it passes. The sandstorm lasts for {@dice 1d6 * 10} minutes.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sandstorm Features", + "entries": [ + "Sandstorms possess the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Sandstorms extinguish open flames, disperses fog, erases tracks in the sand, and makes flying impossible. Creatures flying in a sandstorm automatically fall to the ground at the end of their turn.", + "The roaring winds limit hearing to a range of 100 feet and visibility is reduced to 30 feet. All {@skill Perception} checks and Ranged Attack rolls made while within or while targeting a source inside of a sandstorm are made with Disadvantage.", + "Movement is considered Difficult Terrain inside of a sandstorm.", + "Unconscious creatures and small objects not being held are slowly buried under the sand during a sandstorm. Creatures must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check in order to find a creature or object buried by a sandstorm." + ] + }, + "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|PHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution Saving Throw to maintain {@status Concentration|PHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaying Sandstorm", + "entries": [ + "Occasionally, sandstorms pick up larger concentrations of sharpened grit, such as fragments of bone or hardened minerals, that slice and pierce the flesh. Creatures caught in a flaying sandstorm suffer {@damage 1d4} Slashing damage at the start of each of their turns. The flaying sandstorm shreds tents and ruins clothing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a sandstorm is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, roll a {@dice d4} to determine when the sandstorm strikes.", + { + "type": "table", + "caption": "Sandstorm Timing", + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Suffocation", + "entries": [ + "A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds). A creature is considered suffocating when it runs out of air or is unable to breathe.", + "A suffocating creature can survive a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the start of its next turn, the creature drops to 0 Hit Points." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WTH" + }, + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "A sudden change in wind direction has the power to shift the sands of a dune, sculpting a hollow cavity at its core, and covering it with a thin and weak layer of sand. This natural trap is known as a 'blowout,' a treacherous pitfall lurking beneath a fragile crust of sand. To the unsuspecting eye, the surface appears undisturbed. When a character places even the slightest weight upon the surface, the frail layer of sand gives way, causing the victim to plummet into the pit below. This sudden displacement acts as a catalyst, triggering all the sand to fall alongside the victim like an avalanche. Within moments, the creature finds themselves swallowed and entombed in a sandy grave.", + "To determine who in the party is affected by the blowout and the damage it causes, all creatures in the party must participate in a skill challenge. Each creature must make three checks: a Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check, either a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) or Dexterity ({@skill Acrobatics}) check, and a third skill check of their choice. Players must justify their choice for the third skill, which must be approved by the GM. The DC for these checks is 13. As an option, the GM may allow a relevant spell or class feature to substitute the third check, granting an automatic success on that check. For instance, a wizard could cast the spell {@spell Fly|PHB} to automatically succeed in lieu of making the third skill check.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Haulers", + "entries": [ + "Haulers must also participate in the skill check challenge to avoid the blowout. However, Haulers can use the same skill for all three checks.", + "Creatures can sacrifice themselves to save their beasts of burden. A creature can turn one of their successes into a failure to turn one of the Hauler's failures into a success.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "3 Successes", + "entry": "The creature completely avoids the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "2 Successes", + "entry": "The creature partially avoids the blowout, tumbling down and taking {@damage 1d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands safely at the bottom of the blowout." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "1 Success", + "entry": "The creature falls victim to the blowout, taking {@damage 2d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|PHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes partially buried in the sand." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "0 Successes", + "entry": "The creature is caught completely unaware by the blowout, taking {@damage 3d10} Bludgeoning damage. It lands {@condition Prone|PHB} at the bottom of the blowout and becomes fully buried by the sand." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Partially Buried", + "entries": [ + "The creature is buried from the hip down and considered {@condition Restrained|PHB}. It automatically frees itself after 1 minute. Any creature within 5 feet (including the victim) can spend an action to make a {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to free it. Not counting the victim itself, the DC is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fully Buried", + "entries": [ + "A fully buried creature is {@condition Blinded|PHB}, {@condition Restrained|PHB}, {@condition Incapacitated|PHB}, and unable to breathe. If conscious, they can hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their Constitution modifier; otherwise, they immediately begin to suffocate. A fully buried creature is helpless and cannot dig themselves out unless they have special magic to do so.", + "To find a fully buried creature, others must succeed on a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) or Intelligence ({@skill Investigation}) check. Each check requires 1 minute of searching. Once located, the buried creature can be pulled out with another minute of effort or a single {@dc 20} Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to do so instantly. The DC to pull the creature out is reduced by 5 for each assisting creature. If no one is there to help a fully buried creature, the victim is doomed to die." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Blowout is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, assume that all creatures traveling on foot are within the area of the blowout\u2014the hazard's dimensions can be as big as needed. Roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the blowout activates in relation to the encounter. On a roll of 01-50, the blowout occurs first, and the encounter happens shortly after or is triggered by the hazard, if possible. On a roll of 51-100, the blowout occurs midway through the encounter, affecting both groups." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 176, + "entries": [ + "Quicksand forms when layers of sand are suspended over underground sources of water. The equilibrium between the two layers makes the surface appear stable. However, stepping onto it disrupts this balance and causes the creature to sink into the mixture. Quicksand is commonly found in areas with abundant water, such as near swamps or Oases.", + "When determining the size of a patch of quicksand in a battlemap, you can roll a {@dice 1d20+2}. The number rolled equals the number of 5-foot squares that the quicksand encompasses. Each 5-foot square of quicksand must be adjacent to another square in one contiguous surface.", + "A creature stepping into quicksand immediately sinks {@dice 1d4+1} feet into it, becoming {@condition Restrained|PHB}. At the start of each of the creature's turns, it sinks an additional {@dice 1d4} feet, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet. A fully submerged creature loses its ability to breathe.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Quicksand", + "entries": [ + "As long as the creature is not fully submerged, it may attempt a Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check to escape as an action. The DC is 10 plus the number of feet the creature has sunk.", + "If another creature is within reach of the victim, it can attempt the same Strength ({@skill Athletics}) check as an action to rescue them. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the rescuer to also fall into the quicksand." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever quicksand is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine when the quicksand is put into play in relation to the encounter.", + "On a 01-50, the quicksand is present before the encounter. Have all characters make a {@dc 10} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check. Those who fail step into the quicksand. The encounter then begins.", + "On a 51-100, the encounter happens first. If the encounter leads to combat, hide a patch of quicksand anywhere in the area. Characters with a Passive Perception of 13 or higher automatically sense that there is likely quicksand somewhere in the area, but not exactly where." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "The dunevine is a subterranean, thorn-covered carnivorous plant found only in the dunes of the Wasteland. It resembles a bulbous green pod with fibrous, vine-like tentacles covered in purple thorns. Upon sensing a creature above, it uses its vines to {@action Grapple|PHB} and pull the creature beneath the sand. Once the prey asphyxiates, the dunevine envelops the entire body and slowly feeds on it over the course of a month.", + "When the dunevine strikes, the target must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity Saving Throw. On a failure, the target is grabbed by the dunevine, pulled {@dice 1d4+1} feet under the sand, and becomes {@condition Restrained|PHB}. A target is also {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} if fully submerged under the sand. At the start of each of the creature's turns, the creature takes damage equal to the number of feet it has sunk, then the dunevine drags it an additional {@dice 1d4} feet down, up to a maximum depth of 10 feet.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Escaping the Dunevine", + "entries": [ + "The dunevine rests 10 feet beneath the sand and possesses {@sense Tremorsense|PHB} within a 10-foot radius. While the dunevine and its vines remain underground, they have Full Cover from creatures above the surface. The dunevine has an Armor Class of 10 and 10 Hit Points.", + "If the dunevine takes even a single point of damage, it immediately releases any {@condition Grappled|PHB} creature. Once released, the {@condition Grappled|PHB} creature can easily dig itself free from the sand. The dunevine can {@action Grapple|PHB} only one creature at a time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever dunevine is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard}, roll a {@dice d100} to determine who is affected by the hazard.", + "If the roll is 01-50, the dunevine targets the characters, with one chosen at random to be its victim. This hazard occurs just before the encounter begins.", + "If the roll is 51-100, the hazard occurs during the encounter and there are two dunevines present. One targets the characters while the other targets the opposing creatures, with both targets chosen at random." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD", + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 177, + "entries": [ + "When the characters encounter a mirage, roll a {@dice d6}. On a 1 or 2, it is a natural mirage. On a 3 or 4, it is crafted by the {@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}. On a 5 or 6, it is made by tricksy {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "Whenever a Mirage is rolled as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, the encounter occurs only if the party follows the mirage. If so, then this encounter then happens either at the end of their day's travel or when they reach their destination that day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Multiple Encounters", + "entries": [ + "With a mirage, it is possible that two random encounters can occur at the same time. If this is the case, the three groups find themselves at the same time\u2014 all driven here by the same force (the source of the mirage). Factions inclined to join forces against the characters do so, while the rest fight against each other. If the drunken {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} are to blame, the spirits revel in the chaos, lifting and shooting sand around the battlefield in jubilant celebration." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Natural", + "entries": [ + "As air heats up over the desert floor, shimmering convection currents appear, which blur and distort features behind them. Natural mirages can disorient creatures and make locations seem closer than what they actually are.", + "Creatures that experience a natural mirage are led astray by it. Roll a {@dice d8}. The number rolled determines the direction the group ended up traveling throughout the course of the day, rather than the direction they originally intended to take. The directions are as follows: 1 is north, 2 is northeast, 3 is east, 4 is southeast, 5 is south, 6 is southwest, 7 is west, and 8 is northwest. The group only realizes they have traveled the wrong way when the sun sets and the natural mirage vanishes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Will of the Sands", + "entries": [ + "The remnants of the Cataclysm sometimes show small glimpses of the past.", + "If the party is within a day's travel of an important or explorable location within {@i Sands of Doom}, they perceive an image of that location in its original splendor, exactly as it would have appeared thousands of years ago. If they follow the mirage, they reach that location and the mirage fades.", + "If not within range of any important location, the party sees instead a distant vision of large cities from the ancient land of Anubia. Roll on the {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14} table if they follow the mirage, encountering the Interesting Find at the end of their travel day.", + "As long as the group follows the mirage, regardless of where they are led and in addition to anything that might be found there, they also encounter a guaranteed combat encounter in that location. Roll on the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table to see what they find." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "entries": [ + "Drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} are known tricksters, often tempting travelers with mirages that depict either fantastical sceneries or their most desired destinations, only to lead them astray in the end. Parties may see visions of great floating cities in the sky or Oases filled with beautiful naked nymphs meant to entice creatures in those directions, or they may see visions of great undead armies or terrible sandstorms in the distance meant to coerce creatures to go the opposite way.", + "Parties who fall for the mirage and either follow its direction (if designed to draw creatures in) or go the opposite direction (if designed to coerce creatures away) fall onto a trap. Roll a {@dice d4} to determine what happens. On a 1, the group encounters a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blowout}. On a 2, they all step onto a large patch of {@adventure Quicksand Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}. On a 3, they are met with a guaranteed random encounter using the {@table Random Encounters|SandsOfDoom14} table. On a 4, the party encounters an {@table Interesting Find|SandsOfDoom14}, roll on the table found on page 171.", + "Regardless of whether the party falls or not for the mirage, they are visited by drunk {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits} immediately after." + ] + } + ], + "trapHazType": "WLD" + } + ], + "hazardFluff": [ + { + "name": "Blowout", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Blowout.webp" + }, + "title": "Sample of a Blowout" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Quicksand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Quicksand.webp" + }, + "title": "Quicksand" + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dunevine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/SandsOfDoom/book/Chapter6/Dunevine.webp" + }, + "title": "Dunevine" + } + ] + } + ], + "variantrule": [ + { + "name": "Extreme Heat", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 175, + "ruleType": "VV", + "entries": [ + "Across the dunes, temperatures can intermittently spike well above typical desert heat, reaching extreme levels of 120°F (48°C) or higher. When this hazard occurs, the Extreme Heat persists for the entire day until nightfall.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sunburned", + "entries": [ + "Creatures take 1 Radiant damage for each mile they traverse while in Extreme Heat. This damage can't reduce a creature below 1 Hit Points. However, if a creature is reduced to 1 Hit Points by this damage, they become Sunburned.", + "A Sunburned creature has Disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability checks, and are Vulnerable to Fire damage. At the end of each Long Rest, or if targeted by a {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell, the creature must make a {@dc 10} Constitution Saving Throw, removing the Sunburned condition on a success.", + "Creatures Resistant or Immune to Fire damage, as well as furred creatures like camels, are unaffected by Sunburned." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Metal Heats", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, all metal objects not under Full Cover grow too hot to be touched. Physical contact with such items causes the creature to take {@damage 2d8} Fire damage upon contact and at the start of each of their turns so long as they hold them. Creatures have ample time to remove their armor before it becomes hot enough to cause damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Extra Thirst", + "entries": [ + "During Extreme Heat, creatures consume twice as many Traveling Supplies." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "entries": [ + "When Extreme Heat is rolled as a {@adventure Wasteland Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wasteland Hazard} for a random encounter, encountered creatures have the Sunburned condition and are desperate for water." + ] + }, + "{@note This version of Extreme Heat replaces the one found on the {@hazard Extreme Heat|DMG|Dungeon Master's Guide}.}" + ] + } + ], + "condition": [ + { + "name": "Dehydration", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dehydrated", + "entries": [ + "A creature automatically becomes dehydrated if they fail to drink at least 2 gallons of water by the end of the day. A creature can also become dehydrated if the GM decides that a particular activity done over a long period of time was strenuous enough to cause it.", + "A creature suffering from dehydration gains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}, which cannot be removed until the condition is resolved. Drinking 2 gallons of water removes the dehydrated condition and removes 2 of those levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "A creature that remains dehydrated for a period of 48 consecutive hours, automatically dies." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Heatstroke", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 51, + "color": "ffffff", + "entries": [ + "In the extreme desert heat, each character must consume a minimum of {@b 2 gallons} of water per day.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heatstroke", + "entries": [ + "If a creature gains a point of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB} due to exertion or heat, while they also have the dehydrated condition, they suffer from heatstroke. A creature loses the heatstroke condition when it is no longer dehydrated.", + "A creature with heatstroke is {@condition Incapacitated} and has its Speed reduced to 0. The creature cannot benefit from any bonus to its Speed while {@condition Incapacitated} in this way." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "language": [ + { + "name": "Anubian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "In {@i Sands of Doom}, the Anubian and the Gnoll language are one and the same. Any reference to one can be treated as a reference to both.", + "Though player characters are unlikely to know this language at the outset of the adventure, they will see its symbols etched into ruins and hear it muttered in curses. Characters will unlock the ability to understand and speak it by attuning to a {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}" + ], + "typicalSpeakers": [ + "{@creature Gnoll||gnolls}", + "{@creature Gnoll Pack Lord||gnoll pack lords}", + "{@creature Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu||gnoll fangs of Yeenoghu}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Ironclad|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + "page": 7, + "type": "rare" + } + ], + "item": [ + { + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 345, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Spark of Life and Death", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Heal|PHB}, {@spell Harm|PHB}, and {@spell Raise Dead|PHB} without the need for spell slots or material components, and at a range of 90 feet. When you restore a dead creature to life three times in this way, you can't do so again until next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Light of Life", + "entries": [ + "You can activate this feature as a free action, even if you are dead, unconscious, or otherwise unable to take actions. Once you activate this feature, you cannot do so again until the end of your next turn.", + "The Ankh of Life glimmers with a luminous, crystalline radiance. You are then freed from all curses, poisons, diseases, conditions, and regain 100 hit points. If you are dead, you are restored back to life, with your mortal wounds sealed and any missing body part restored to an incomplete but functional state." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Bless|PHB} and {@spell Purify Food and Drink|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Aid|PHB} and {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|PHB} and {@spell Remove Curse|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Aura of Life|PHB} and {@spell Death Ward|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Greater Restoration|PHB} and {@spell Hallow|PHB}" + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "heal", + "harm", + "bless", + "purify food and drink", + "aid", + "lesser restoration", + "daylight", + "remove curse", + "aura of life", + "death ward", + "greater restoration", + "hallow" + ], + "daily": { + "3": [ + "raise dead" + ] + } + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shadow Passage", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can expend 1 charge to teleport to a location within 500 feet of you. The location can be a place you can see, one you can visualize, or one you can describe by stating a distance and direction from your current location\u2014such as \"30 feet straight forward, through the wall\". If you arrive in a place already occupied by an object or a creature, you and any creature traveling with you each take {@damage 2d12} Force damage, and the teleportation fails.", + "You can bring along creatures or objects within 5 feet of you, as long as their weight doesn't exceed what you can carry. You can determine your weight limit for this feature using either your Strength or Charisma score, whichever is higher.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Gaze of Horizons", + "entries": [ + "If you see a creature teleport, you immediately know the direction and distance of their teleportation. If a creature teleports to another plane of existence, you know the name of the plane. Additionally, when you observe a teleportation mechanism, such as a portal or teleportation circle, you can determine its exact destination." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Unseen Servant|PHB} and {@spell Identify|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blur|PHB} and {@spell Misty Step|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Nondetection|PHB} and {@spell Speak with Dead|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|PHB} and {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dream|PHB} and {@spell Passwall|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "unseen servant", + "identify", + "blur", + "misty step", + "nondetection", + "speak with dead", + "banishment", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "dream", + "passwall" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 346, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Edict of Control", + "entries": [ + "You can point the Crook of Law at a creature within 30 feet that you can see. The target must make a Charisma saving throw or fall under your control, as though affected by the {@spell Dominate Monster|PHB} spell. Once you control a creature this way, you can't activate this feature again for 24 hours. The domination is permanent and can be broken only if you end it as an action, attempt to dominate another creature, or either you or the dominated creature are reduced to 0 hit points. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Will of the Pharaoh", + "entries": [ + "You target a creature of your choice that serves you by contract, rule of law, or sworn loyalty, provided it is on the same plane of existence as you. Without the need for a saving throw, and across any distance, you project your consciousness into the creature and take full control of its body. While possessing them, you sense, move, and take actions as the target. You use the statistics of the target but retain your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, proficiencies, and the Relic Spells feature of your Divine Relics. When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} uses this feature, instead of the statistics of the target, he uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14} (Appendix B) instead.", + "The possession remains in effect until you choose to end it as a free action or until you or the target are reduced to 0 hit points. Once you possess a creature, you can't do so again for 24 hours. Constructs, Oozes, and Undead are immune to the effects of this feature.", + "A creature under the possession of the Crook of Law bears a burning Ankh blazing atop their forehead while their body radiates visible divine energy." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Command|PHB} and {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Silence|PHB} and {@spell Zone of Truth|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Counterspell|PHB} and {@spell Tongues|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Banishment|PHB} and {@spell Compulsion|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Geas|PHB} and {@spell Telekinesis|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "command", + "guiding bolt", + "silence", + "zone of truth", + "counterspell", + "tongues", + "banishment", + "compulsion", + "geas", + "telekinesis" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of the Shepherd", + "entries": [ + "You are permanently under the effects of the {@spell Sanctuary|PHB} spell. Whenever you make an attack, cast a spell that affects an enemy, or deal damage to another creature, this effect ends until the beginning of your next turn. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Voice of the Unheard", + "entries": [ + "You gain the ability to understand and speak with any creature that has an Intelligence of 2 or higher. Creatures with an Intelligence score of 1 can understand your words but cannot communicate back in a way that you can understand. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Beast Bond|XGE} and {@spell Find Familiar|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Animal Messenger|PHB} and {@spell Beast Sense|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|PHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|PHB} and {@spell Giant Insect|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Awaken|PHB} and {@spell Reincarnate|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "beast bond|XGE", + "find familiar", + "animal messenger", + "beast sense", + "speak with dead", + "speak with plants", + "locate creature", + "giant insect", + "awaken", + "reincarnate" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Two Faces of Sekhmet", + "entries": [ + "Creatures with an Intelligence of 5 or higher perceive you as attractive regardless of their sexual orientation, and regard you as intelligent no matter what you say. Friendly creatures value your opinions, irrespective of their merit, while hostile creatures find you menacing, no matter your true power. Constructs are immune to this feature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Veil of Shadows", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can create a duplicate of yourself within 5 feet of you, formed from living shadow. The duplicate starts as an exact replica of you, but at the moment of creation you can alter minor physical features, such as making it more muscular or changing its hair color. This duplicate is outwardly indistinguishable from a real living being, except it bears no soul and cannot act independently. You must use an action on each of your turns to control the duplicate, which can only be done whilst on the same plane of existence. As part of this action, you can choose to see through the duplicate's eyes instead of your own.", + "The duplicate functions as an extension of yourself. While controlled, it uses your statistics and may benefit from magical items you are attuned to, as long as it satisfies their requirements, such as wearing or wielding the items. Additionally, it gains all the features of your Mask of Opals and can cast its Relic Spells, even if it is not wearing or holding the mask. Any class resources expended by the duplicate, such as spell slots, are deducted from your own pool. The only exception is hit points, which are tracked separately. The duplicate is created with 20 hit points, which cannot be healed. If the duplicate is reduced to 0 hit points, it vanishes in a puff of black smoke.", + "You can only maintain one duplicate at a time. The duplicate lasts until destroyed. Once destroyed, you cannot create another for 24 hours." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Charm Person|PHB} and {@spell Comprehend Languages|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Calm Emotions|PHB} and {@spell Suggestion|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Tongues|PHB} and {@spell Major Image|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Confusion|PHB} and {@spell Hallucinatory Terrain|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Dominate Person|PHB} and {@spell Mislead|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "charm person", + "comprehend languages", + "calm emotions", + "suggestion", + "tongues", + "major image", + "confusion", + "hallucinatory terrain", + "dominate person", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 347, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "charges": 5, + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 5, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "All-Seeing Eye", + "entries": [ + "You have truesight out to 120 feet." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Truth", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a creature or object you can see, and state an activity that the target is performing. The Ruby Eye then reveals the reason, purpose, or intent behind that activity. To use this feature, phrase your inquiry as a question beginning with \"Why is....\" The GM must then respond with a single truthful sentence beginning with \"Because....\"", + "For example, if an assassin left a poisoned apple on your windowsill in the hope that you would eat it and die, you could ask, \"Why is this apple sitting here?\" To which the GM would reply, \"Because an assassin wants to kill you.\" While there are several intents present\u2014the assassin wanted you to find it and eat it\u2014the Ruby Eye identifies the fundamental reason from which all others stem: the assassin primarily placed the apple there in order to kill you.", + "You can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Detect Magic|PHB} and {@spell Identify|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|PHB} and {@spell Locate Object|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Clairvoyance|PHB} and {@spell Nondetection|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Arcane Eye|PHB} and {@spell Locate Creature|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Legend Lore|PHB} and {@spell Scrying|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "detect magic", + "identify", + "locate animals or plants", + "locate object", + "clairvoyance", + "nondetection", + "arcane eye", + "locate creature", + "legend lore", + "scrying" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Embrace of the Outcast", + "entries": [ + "The natural forces of the world cannot hurt you. You are immune to the detrimental effects of lightning strikes, lava, sandstorms, earthquakes, poisonous gases, tsunamis, the heat of the sun, and any other natural phenomena that would hamper or deal damage to you. These forces cannot move you against your will, except for falling as a result of gravity (ie. you still sink when stepping on liquids or quicksand). You can breathe any material, are immune to falling damage, and can survive in a vacuum.", + "You are, however, not immune to effects caused by living organisms, such as flora or bacteria; or any creatures, even if they are constructs or elementals made of inorganic or enviromental materials.", + "When determining the immunities of the wielder of the Sapphire Ring, the source of the natural effect within a single degree of separation is what matters. If a lightning strike was created by a cloud, regardless of how the cloud came to be\u2014whether naturally or through a spell such as call lightning\u2014you are still immune to it, as clouds are a natural phenomena. But if the lightning strike was created directly via a spell, such as a lighting bolt spell, then you would not be immune to its damaging effects." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast {@spell Absorb Elements|XGE} and {@spell Thunderwave|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Gust of Wind|PHB} and {@spell Shatter|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} and {@spell Protection from Energy|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Freedom of Movement|PHB} and {@spell Ice Storm|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Control Winds|XGE} and {@spell Destructive Wave|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "absorb elements|XGE", + "thunderwave", + "gust of wind", + "shatter", + "lightning bolt", + "protection from energy", + "freedom of movement", + "ice storm", + "control winds|XGE", + "destructive wave" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Future Sight", + "entries": [ + "You can summon the power of the Emerald Hourglass in order to gaze into the future as part of a short or long rest. Since the future is not set in stone and any action taken in the present will change it, what you see is millions of images depicting various futures, alongside the billions of actions that it took to create each of those futures.", + "Choose a particular activity or goal that you or your group will attempt within the next 7 days. You then gaze into the Hourglass in order to study how to shift fate in that direction. At the end of the rest, the GM tells you whether the activity is Highly Likely, Somewhat Likely, Somewhat Unlikely, or Highly Unlikely to succeed. You then learn what action you or your group should take in order to increase the odds of the activity or goal to succeed. To use this effect, you or your group must be capable of attempting the action within 7 days at your current strength and location.", + "Once you have used this feature, you cannot do so again until the next dawn." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Time Hop", + "entries": [ + "You can teleport yourself or others forward in time. As an action, you can target yourself, an unheld object no larger than 5 feet in any dimension, or a willing creature within 30 feet of you. The target vanishes from existence, becoming untargetable and untraceable. The target then reappears either at the end of your next turn or up to 24 hours later (your choice) in the same location it was, or the closest location if its previous location is occupied.", + "When the target reappears, it does so exactly how they looked when they disappeared, in the same orientation, and with the same conditions and effects they possessed prior. If the target is a creature, no time has passed from their perspective." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Bane|PHB} and {@spell False Life|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Arcane Lock|PHB} and {@spell Mirror Image|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Haste|PHB} and {@spell Slow|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Divination|PHB} and {@spell Otiluke's Resilient Sphere|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Hold Monster|PHB} and {@spell Modify Memory|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "bane", + "false life", + "arcane lock", + "mirror image", + "haste", + "slow", + "divination", + "Otiluke's Resilient Sphere", + "hold monster", + "modify memory" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 348, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wither", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you target either a single plant within 30 feet, or an area with a radius of up to 100 feet within 30 feet of you. A plant targeted or found within the area withers and dies instantly. If any such plant is a Plant creature, it takes {@damage 10d10} necrotic damage. This damage ignores resistance and immunity to necrotic damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bloom", + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can target a point on the ground within 30 feet that you can see. The location must consist of natural ground or a surface no thicker than 1 inch with natural ground beneath it. At the chosen point, a nonmagical tree immediately grows into existence, dislodging small objects and flooring as it rises. The tree adapts to fit its surroundings, stopping just short of any ceiling or large obstacle\u2014creatures are not moved or dislodged by the tree. Its maximum size is 60 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 5 feet and a crown spreading up to a 20-foot radius. Fruit-bearing trees immediately produce {@dice 1d20} fruits upon sprouting.", + "The Flail of Reeds allows the wielder to grow any type of tree, provided it exists and the wielder can visualize it as they use this feature. Although the tree initially sprouts healthy, it requires the usual water, sunlight, and nutrients necessary for its kind. When grown outside its natural habitat, the tree is unlikely to live for more than a month before withering and perishing." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Entangle|PHB} and {@spell Goodberry|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Locate Animals or Plants|PHB} and {@spell Spike Growth|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Plant Growth|PHB} and {@spell Speak with Plants|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|PHB} and {@spell Grasping Vine|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Commune with Nature|PHB} and {@spell Tree Stride|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "entangle", + "goodberry", + "locate animals or plants", + "spike growth", + "plant growth", + "speak with plants", + "blight", + "grasping vine", + "commune with nature", + "tree stride" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 349, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Arbiter of Justice", + "entries": [ + "The features of the Golden Spear and the attacks you make with it can harm the wielders of other Divine Relics." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weapon of Judgement", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear leaves wounds that never close. Hit points lost to this weapon's damage can be regained only through a long rest, rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means.", + "Whenever you hit a living creature with the Golden Spear, the creature takes an additional {@damage 3d8} radiant damage and permanently loses 1 Hit Die. If a creature loses all of their Hit Dice due to attacks made by the Golden Spear, they die and cannot be resurrected unless provided with a new body.", + "By touching a creature with the Golden Spear as an action, you can close any wounds the spear has inflicted on that creature, allowing them to regain hit points as normal and restoring any Hit Dice the relic had previously removed from them. The restored Hit Dice are returned as spent, and the creature must complete a long rest to regain use of them as usual." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Executor of Divinity", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has the power to absorb and seal divine essence. When you use the spear to hit a creature at 0 hit points that possesses divine blood, or to hit an unattuned object infused with divine energy (such as a Divine Relic), you can have the Golden Spear absorb all of the target's divine essence. Such creatures lose their divinity and are slain, while the objects are either rendered inert or destroyed (your choice).", + "You can return any stolen divine essence as an action by touching the creature or object with the spear, effectively returning the creature's divinity or the object's divine power." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Divine Favor|PHB} and {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Branding Smite|PHB} and {@spell Knock|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Blinding Smite|PHB} and {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Locate Creature|PHB} and {@spell Staggering Smite|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Banishing Smite|PHB} and {@spell Dispel Evil and Good|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "divine favor", + "shield of faith", + "branding smite", + "knock", + "blinding smite", + "dispel magic", + "locate creature", + "staggering smite", + "banishing smite", + "dispel evil and good" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Architect", + "entries": [ + "You can immediately determine whether anything that you see within 120 feet of you is a creature with the Construct type, even if it possesses the False Appearance feature. Additionally, you can instinctively sense if a non-living thing, such as a phylactery or a Construct, is housing a soul." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soul Transference", + "entries": [ + "As part of a short rest, you can invoke the power of the Hand of Brass to forcibly remove a soul from its current vessel\u2014be it a living body, a Construct, or a specialized container such as a phylactery\u2014and transfer it to a suitable vessel within reach. If the soul's original vessel has a stat block, such as a creature, the vessel must be willing, incapacitated, or restrained for the duration of the short rest for you to remove its soul.", + "Souls can be transferred into two kinds of vessels: Soulless Bodies and Constructs. Both are described below:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Soulless Body", + "entries": [ + "The vessel can be a soulless body, such as a corpse, of the same or similar species as the soul being transferred. The new body must not have been dead for longer than 10 days. When the transfer is complete, the body is then treated as though revived by a {@spell Raise Dead|PHB} spell. The transferred soul gains full control over its new body, and is able to speak, sense, and act through it. The transferred soul cannot access any memories of the body's original soul. A diamond worth at least 500 Gold Pieces must be used as the material component." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Constructs", + "entries": [ + "The vessel may be any inanimate object, which may be magically prepared to provide it with senses for the soul to use, allowing it to see, feel, speak, and act of its own will. The Hand of Brass grants you knowledge of these rituals, which require material components in the form of rare gems costing a total of 1,000 Gold Pieces for a Small-sized vessel, 4,000 Gold Pieces for a Medium one, and 20,000 Gold Pieces for a Large one. These rituals take a total of 40 hours to complete, which need not be consecutive. A standard Small or Medium Construct vessel uses the statistics of a {@creature Helmed Horror|MM} (Small Constucts have 30 hit points), while a Large Construct uses the statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|MM}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "A transferred soul retains its own proficiencies, class features, and mental attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma), while adopting the physical attributes (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution) and racial traits of the new body.", + "If the shape and form of the new vessel does not resemble the soul's original body\u2014such as trying to place a human soul into the body of a worm\u2014or if the vessel lacks familiar senses or any senses at all, such as placing a human soul into a sword, the soul will quickly spiral into madness. These mad souls become incoherent, erratic, and destructive." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obedient Sculptures", + "entries": [ + "By spending an additional 1,000 Gold Pieces in material components, the rituals that endow senses and control to a soul within a construct also give the Hand of Brass influence over it. These constructs are permanently charmed by you, even if their form would grant them immunity to the charm condition. While not under your direct control, they are compelled to follow your commands." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Shield|PHB} and {@spell Identify|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Magic Weapon|PHB} and {@spell Heat Metal|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Elemental Weapon|PHB} and {@spell Glyph of Warding|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Fabricate|PHB} and {@spell Stone Shape|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Animate Objects|PHB} and {@spell Creation|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "shield", + "identify", + "magic weapon", + "heat metal", + "elemental weapon", + "glyph of warding", + "fabricate", + "stone shape", + "animate objects", + "creation" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 350, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eye of Heru", + "entries": [ + "You may insert the ephemeral blade of the Knife of Topaz onto the heart of a willing, unconscious, or restrained creature. Doing so does not harm the creature, but allows you to learn hidden knowledge stored deep within their psyche. Once used in this way, the dagger cannot be used to uncover knowledge on the same creature ever again. This feature is effective only on creatures that possess both a heart and a soul.", + "When the dagger is inserted on a creature, you may choose to uncover one of the following: their most cherished or darkest memory, their deepest love, their greatest fear, or that which motivates it most. If you wish, you may then choose to erase the discovered memory, emotion, or motivation from their mind, to be utterly forgotten. If the dagger is ever reinserted back into the creature\u2014in its ethereal form or not\u2014the erased concept is automatically restored." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Burning Light", + "entries": [ + "While you hold the Knife of Topaz, you can choose to convert any fire damage dealt by your spells or abilities into radiant damage, or any radiant damage into fire damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} and {@spell Hellish Rebuke|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Flaming Sphere|PHB} and {@spell Scorching Ray|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Daylight|PHB} and {@spell Fireball|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Guardian of Faith|PHB} and {@spell Fire Shield|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Circle of Power|PHB} and {@spell Flame Strike|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "guiding bolt", + "hellish rebuke", + "flaming sphere", + "scorching ray", + "daylight", + "fireball", + "guardian of faith", + "fire shield", + "circle of power", + "flamestrike" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Mantle of the Midnight Wanderer", + "entries": [ + "As a bonus action, you can render the Moonstone Cloak and anything it fully covers invisible. If you are attuned and wear the cloak, both you and any items you are carrying become invisible, regardless of whether the cloak fully covers you. When not worn, the cloak is large enough to fully cover a Small creature or object.", + "This feature can only be activated while you are within 60 feet of the Moonstone Cloak. The effect ends if you move more than 60 feet away from the cloak, a creature granted invisibility by the cloak takes damage, or you use a bonus action to end the effect." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Bound by the Stars", + "entries": [ + "You are always able to see the Moonstone Cloak and any creature or object made invisible by it. While you and the cloak are on the same plane of existence, you can use a bonus action to teleport the cloak directly onto your back such that you instantly wear it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Faerie Fire|PHB} and {@spell Feather Fall|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Moonbeam|PHB} and {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Meld into Stone|PHB} and {@spell Nondetection|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|PHB} and {@spell Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Bigby's Hand|PHB} and {@spell Mislead|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "faerie fire", + "feather fall", + "moonbeam", + "Nystul's Magic Aura", + "meld into stone", + "nondetection", + "Leomund's Secret Chest", + "Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound", + "Bigby's hand", + "mislead" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 351, + "rarity": "artifact", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Eyes of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "Creatures attuned to the Onyxian Jar can perceive the souls of creatures, appearing as circular wisps of purple energy. Note that a creature's soul typically detaches from its body upon death and remains in place for 1 minute before transitioning to the afterlife." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Ward of the Reaper", + "entries": [ + "You gain the effects of the {@spell Death Ward|PHB} spell at the start of each of your turns." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnelian Soulkiln", + "entries": [ + "The Onyxian Jar allows you to capture souls. As an action, you may target a visible soul within 60 feet, forcefully drawing and trapping it into the relic. The soul must be detached from its body, such as that of a dead creature or that of a spirit, and must belong to a humanoid, giant, or dragon. If the target is a spirit, such as a ghost, it must succeed on a {@dc 20} Charisma saving throw or be reduced to 0 hit points and trapped into the relic.", + "The Onyxian Jar can hold only one soul at a time and a soul may be imprisoned this way only once in its existence. To release a trapped soul, the wielder must uncork the lid in a process that takes 1 minute. Once released, a soul transitions to the afterlife, unless something else prevents it from passing. Once you capture a soul or compel one to confess, you cannot do so again until the next dawn.", + "No force\u2014not even a wish or divine intervention\u2014can interact with or release a soul trapped within the Onyxian Jar, unless the relic's wielder allows it. Furthermore, a soul judged by the Onyxian Jar cannot be resurrected, unless the soul itself is taken from the River of Souls in the Duaat.", + "With a soul secured in the Onyxian Jar, you gain access to the following features:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Confession", + "entries": [ + "You can invoke the power of the Onyxian Jar to form a telepathic bond with the imprisoned soul, for the purposes of asking it three questions. The relic compels the soul to answer truthfully. You must ask all questions within an hour of activating this feature, after which you may pass judgment on the soul. If no judgment is given, the soul is automatically set free." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Judgement", + "entries": [ + "You may pass judgment on the imprisoned soul, choosing either 'Harmony' or 'Chaos.' A soul judged as Harmony is released from all earthly ties, freed from any oaths, contracts, or pacts it held in life, and absolved of all sins in the eyes of the Aru. Conversely, a soul judged as Chaos is utterly annihilated, consigned to oblivion. Regardless of the judgment, the creature's body is disintegrated." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Relic Spells", + "entries": [ + "You can cast the spells {@spell Armor of Agathys|PHB} and {@spell Hex|PHB}. 3rd level: {@spell Blindness/Deafness|PHB} and {@spell See Invisibility|PHB}. 5th level: {@spell Speak with Dead|PHB} and {@spell Vampiric Touch|PHB}. 7th level: {@spell Blight|PHB} and {@spell Death Ward|PHB}. 9th level: {@spell Antilife Shell|PHB} and {@spell Planar Binding|PHB}." + ] + } + ], + "attachedSpells": { + "will": [ + "armor of agathys", + "hex", + "blindness/deafness", + "see invisibility", + "speak with dead", + "vampiric touch", + "blight", + "death ward", + "antilife shell", + "planar binding" + ] + }, + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "You can use an action to remove the stopper on the bottle and speak one of its three command words, whereupon an amount of sand pours out of the bottle. The sand stops pouring after 1 minute or until you place the stopper back as an action. The three command words are as follows:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Heap", + "entries": [ + "The bottle gently pours out fine, dry sand, producing 1 cubic foot of sand each round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dune", + "entries": [ + "The bottle expels sand at a faster rate, creating a pile at a rate of 5 cubic feet per round." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Geyser", + "entries": [ + "The bottle produces enough sand to fill 20 cubic feet per round, which erupts forth in a spray 30 feet long and 1 foot wide. As a bonus action while holding the bottle, you can direct the geyser at a creature you can see within 30 feet of you. The target must succeed on a {@dc 13} Strength saving throw or take {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage and fall {@condition prone}. Instead of a creature, you can target an object that isn't being worn or carried and that weighs no more than 200 pounds. The object is knocked over, pushed up to 15 feet away from you, and buried in sand." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "rare", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 150000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this burnoose, you can use an action to speak its command word in order to transform its appearance. The burnoose hardens and hundreds of sharp thorns emerge from its surface, remaining for 1 hour or until the command word is spoken again. Once activated, the burnoose can't transform again until the next dawn.", + "While the thorns are active, you gain a {@b +1 bonus to AC} and any creature within 5 feet that hits you with a melee attack takes {@damage 2d8} piercing damage from the thorns." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cloak of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "While you wear this cloak in desert terrain, Wisdom (Perception) checks made to see you have disadvantage, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. The cloak is enchanted to ensure you always remain at a comfortable temperature, granting immunity to the negative effects of areas with Extreme Heat and allowing you to withstand temperatures as cold as -50 degrees Fahrenheit without the need for any other protection." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 358, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "value": 130000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While wearing this cowl in dim light or darkness, you can use an action to pull up its face mask and become {@condition invisible}. This effect lasts for 1 hour or until you are no longer in dim light or darkness, whichever occurs first. Once this property of the cowl has been used, it can't be used again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 500000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "There are two ways of utilizing the glass of distance. Once the command word is spoken to activate either effect, that effect cannot be used again until the next dawn.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Narrow End", + "entries": [ + "While using the narrow end of this spyglass to peer into the distance, you can see clearly up to ten miles away. You can then speak the command word as an action to instantly teleport to an unoccupied space that you can see." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wider End", + "entries": [ + "While viewing through the wider end, you can only see up to 120 feet away. You can then speak the command word as an action to target an object not being worn or carried that weighs less than 50 pounds, or a creature of Large size or smaller. The target is teleported to an unoccupied space within 5 feet in front of you. Creatures can resist this teleportation with a {@dc 15} Charisma saving throw." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 40000, + "entries": [ + "While wearing these goggles, you gain immunity to spells, abilities, and natural effects that target your eyes. Additionally, you can see up to 60 feet in a sandstorm." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "This enchanted waterskin can hold up to 1 gallon of liquid. When emptied, it magically replenishes itself with cool, clean water over a period of 4 hours.", + "Forged from the powerful wish of a genie, this waterskin is unique in its ability to conjure water even in the Wasteland\u2014a priceless and wondrous gift indeed." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "RD", + "value": 200000, + "recharge": "dawn", + "entries": [ + "While holding this rod, you can use an action to activate its magic. When activated, the rod creates an invisible 10-foot-radius sphere around you where sand, dust, ash, grit, and similar loose soils are forcefully pushed away. The sphere does not push away material directly under you. While inside of the sphere, creatures are immune to the negative effects of sandstorms, though their vision is still limited outside of the range of the protective sphere.", + "Once the barrier is activated, it remains active for 1 hour and cannot be activated again until the next dawn." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 359, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "value": 50000, + "entries": [ + "As an action, you can grab a portion of the magical sand in this bag and toss it to cover a contiguous ground area within 30 feet of you, covering up to 15 square feet each time per action. The sand instantly shapes into spikes that resemble razor-sharp obsidian shards as soon as they land on the ground. The affected area then becomes {@quickref difficult terrain||3}.", + "When a creature moves into or within the area, it takes {@damage 2d4} piercing damage for every 5 feet it travels.", + "When thrown, the razor-sharp sand remains until a {@spell Dispel Magic|PHB} spell is cast on them, or until they are physically cleared from the area, which requires at least 10 minutes of work per 5-foot square of affected terrain.", + "When the pouch of slashing sand is purchased, it contains enough sand to cover one hundred 5-foot squares." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "type": "M|PHB", + "rarity": "very rare", + "weight": 6, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "2d6", + "dmgType": "S", + "entries": [ + "You can take a Bonus Action to toss this magic weapon into the air. When you do so, the weapon begins to hover, flies up to 30 feet, and attacks one creature of your choice within 5 feet of itself. The weapon uses your attack roll and adds your ability modifier to damage rolls.", + "While the weapon hovers, you can take a Bonus Action to cause it to fly up to 30 feet to another spot within 30 feet of you. As part of the same Bonus Action, you can cause the weapon to attack one creature within 5 feet of the weapon.", + "After the hovering weapon attacks for the fourth time, it flies back to you and tries to return to your hand. If you have no hand free, the weapon falls to the ground in your space. If the weapon has no unobstructed path to you, it moves as close to you as it can and then falls to the ground. It also ceases to hover if you grasp it or are more than 30 feet away from it.", + "This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of Yasar's choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@dc 15} Dexterity saving throw, taking {@damage 5d6} fire damage and {@damage 5d6} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success." + ], + "baseItem": "greatsword|phb", + "page": 314, + "reqAttune": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Sear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 59, + "baseItem": "greataxe|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "value": 30000, + "entries": [ + "Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} fire damage on a hit." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 35000, + "entries": [ + "You regain spell slots {@dice 1d4 + 1} when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Potion of Greater Mana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 356, + "type": "P", + "tier": "minor", + "rarity": "common", + "weight": 0.5, + "value": 100000, + "entries": [ + "You regain {@dice 2d4 + 2} spell slots when you drink this potion. The combined level of the spell slots you recover equals the number associated with the type of potion as shown on the table below. You may not regain spell slots of 6th level or higher using mana potions, and you may only benefit from a mana potion once per Long Rest." + ], + "miscTags": [ + "CNS" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nimbus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 296, + "baseItem": "Spear|PHB", + "type": "M", + "rarity": "rare", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "simple", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d6", + "dmgType": "P", + "dmg2": "1d8", + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "attachedSpells": [ + "Lightning Bolt|PHB" + ], + "charges": "3", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 3, + "entries": [ + "This {@item Spear|PHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} originating from the spear three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 41, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "type": "R", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "value": 20000, + "entries": [ + "All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once, it must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a Short Rest before it can be shot again." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 261, + "rarity": "very rare", + "wondrous": true, + "sentient": true, + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", + "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentience", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "Battleaxe|PHB", + "weight": 4, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "T", + "V" + ], + "range": "20/60", + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "entries": [ + "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|PHB|Tieflings}" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magic Lamp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "unknown (magic)", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|DMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|MM}, {@creature Marid|MM}, {@creature Dao|MM}, and {@creature Efreeti|MM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever Immune to being captured by it again.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Capturing a Genie", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|MM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|MM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|MM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom14|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", + "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Summoning a Genie", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", + "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", + "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "An Offer of One Wish", + "entries": [ + "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Babr-e Bayan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "baseItem": "Chain Mail|PHB", + "type": "HA", + "weight": 55, + "ac": 16, + "strength": "13", + "bonusAc": "+3", + "stealth": true, + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "immune": [ + "fire" + ], + "grantsLanguage": true, + "entries": [ + "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to AC, is Immune to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|PHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", + "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|PHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Banish Evil", + "entries": [ + "When a creature touches the stone, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Charisma Saving Throw or lose any and all inclination it may have to commit evil. If the creature's evil tendencies arise from a curse, possession, {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom14|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or any other magical influence, that bond is severed, freeing the creature from its control. The creature has its alignment changed to Neutral if it was previously Evil. Creatures born out of the essence of evil, such as Fiends, are permanently banished to the plane inside the stone." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Unmovable Object", + "entries": [ + "Over millennia, the Black Stone of Gribba has absorbed so much evil that it has become too heavy for any mortal creature to lift. Furthermore, cosmic law prevents the stone\u2014a product of a genie's wish\u2014from directly influencing realms beyond the material plane, barring it from traveling across the astral and ethereal planes." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The Black Stone of Gribba can be used without incurring Sekhmet's anger. Further, since its use involves leaving something of potential value behind in the Treasury, creatures that relinquish their evil to the stone are permitted to take additional treasure from the Treasury (as per gaining entry through Bargain), proportional to the amount of evil they give. Good-aligned creatures may claim an additional 1,000 Gold Pieces worth of treasure, Neutral-aligned creatures may take 3,000 Gold Pieces, and Evil-aligned creatures may take an additional 5,000 Gold Pieces from the Treasury without incurring Sekhmet's ire." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "attachedSpells": { + "charges": { + "1": [ + "resurrection" + ] + } + }, + "bonusAbilityCheck": "+2", + "bonusSavingThrow": "+2", + "entries": [ + "A creature holding the Feather of the Simurgh in a free hand gains a +2 bonus to all Ability Checks and Saving Throws.", + "The Feather of the Simurgh can also be used to cast the spell {@spell Resurrection|PHB} without the need for a spell slot or material components. To do so, it must be gently placed onto the body of a dead creature that has never been raised from the dead before. The feather then ignites in a brilliant rainbow blaze, restoring the creature back to life. Once used in this way, the feather is permanently destroyed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Reviving a dead creature with the feather does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, provided it takes place within the Treasury." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The feather's size and rainbow colors evoke tales of the Simurgh, the colossal bird of legend said to fly above blood-soaked battlefields, bestowing second chances on those deemed worthy." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Gulnar's Flower", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 285, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "When eaten, it cures the creature of all curses, diseases, poisons, and harmful genetic abnormalities, while also dispelling all magical effects currently affecting them. All attuned magical items also instantly become unattuned. Moreover, if the creature suffers from deep emotional scars or trauma, those mental wounds mend over the next 72 hours, as the creature is granted a refreshed state of mind that aids them in overcoming their past burdens.", + "The power of the Gulnar's Flower overrides effects caused by {@spell Wish|PHB} spells, artifacts, or even those stemming directly from the gods.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Consuming the flower does not anger {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The flower bears a striking resemblance to Gulnar's Flower, a mythical plant featured prominently in several creation myths and stories, believed to bloom exclusively in the paradises of the gods. In many of these tales, angels bestow the flower to heroes at the end of their epic quests, using it to purify their minds and souls from the horrors they endured, so they may live happily ever after. These stories often depict the flower being eaten as part of its purifying ritual." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Seven-Ringed Cup", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The chalice contains a blue liquid with the sweet scent of jasmine. A creature that drinks from the liquid has their physical age reduced by {@dice 1d10 + 10} years. A creature's age cannot be reduced such that their age is under 13 years old. Though their body continues to age and decay to the brink of natural death, they cannot die of old age for the next 100 years. The miraculous liquid refills itself every 100 years.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can drink from the chalice without incurring the goddess' wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The distinctive heptagonal shape of the chalice is a hallmark of a childhood fable regarding a cup said to grant eternal youth to those who drank from it." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Solomon's Knowledge", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "wis": 2 + }, + "entries": [ + "The first creature that breaks the seal and peers into the magical script is shown a powerful divine revelation. The creature glimpses vivid images of a myriad of multiverses, heavens and hells, pasts and futures, and is shown thousands of life-changing truths to the nature of the cosmos and the realities within it. The vision lasts for 1 minute, after which the scroll loses its magic permanently.", + "The revelation flashes through the creature's mind too fast for it all to be absorbed, but the creature can hone in on a specific truth as the revelation is taking place. The creature can ask one single question which is truthfully answered by the revelation. The creature can then ask a follow-up question regarding the answer, and then one last additional follow-up question regarding the answer to the second question. These answers are absolute, unimpeded by any magic or the constaints of cause-and-effect, and capable of revealing even the most profound secrets of the gods.", + "Finally, the creature that experiences this divine revelation has its Wisdom score increased by 2, to a maximum of 30.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The scroll was left in the Treasury as a tribute to the goddess, with nothing requested in return. Its magic, hidden by the powerful Seal of Solomon, has escaped even Sekhmet's notice. As such, the scroll can be read or taken without triggering Sekhmet's wrath." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The scroll bears the famous Seal of Solomon, a powerful arcane symbol whose legends speak of its ability to bind forbidden magic. In the stories, Solomon was an ancient human king known for his wisdom." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "The Enchanted Horse", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 286, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The character who rolls the {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14|Enchanted Horse} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14|Enchanted Horse} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|MM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, Immune to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning Resistance to its rider rather than Fire Resistance. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an AC of 16, and its Hoove Attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "Being a living creature, the Enchanted Horse has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", + "entries": [ + "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Cards of Many Things", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 284, + "rarity": "legendary", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", + "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", + "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|DMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Avatar of Death|DMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|MM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", + "entries": [ + "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Rules", + "entries": [ + "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "very rare", + "reqAttune": true, + "type": "HA", + "baseItem": "plate armor|phb", + "bonusAc": "+1", + "weight": 65, + "ac": 18, + "strength": "15", + "stealth": true, + "value": 1000000, + "attachedSpells": { + "daily": { + "1": [ + "shield of faith" + ] + } + }, + "entries": [ + "This {@item +1 plate armor|DMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", + "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom14|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." + ], + "hasFluffImages": true + }, + { + "name": "Satchel of Grimpowder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 42, + "rarity": "uncommon", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": 10, + "value": 10000, + "entries": [ + "A standard satchel holds 10 charges of grimpowder. Each time it is used to reload a Grimfire Pistol, reduce the satchel's remaining charges by 1.", + "Igniting the satchel triggers an explosion, dealing {@damage 1d6} Fire damage for each remaining charge in the satchel to all creatures and objects within a 20-foot radius. Affected creatures can attempt a {@dc 14} Dexterity Saving Throw, taking only half damage on a success. Objects and structures caught in the explosion take twice the damage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Two-Barreled Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 221, + "rarity": "rare", + "baseItem": "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14", + "type": "R", + "dmg1": "4d12", + "range": "30/90", + "dmgType": "P", + "entries": [ + "This special Grimfire Pistol is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an Action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimgore", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 161, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "greataxe|phb", + "weight": 7, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "H", + "2H" + ], + "dmg1": "1d12", + "dmgType": "S", + "reqAttune": true, + "bonusWeapon": "+2", + "entries": [ + "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", + "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ring of Invisibility", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "entries": [ + "While wearing this ring, you can turn the ring invisible as an action. The ring remains {@condition Invisible|PHB} until it is removed, until you attack or cast a spell, or until you use an action to make it visible again." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Staff of Murder", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "Once per day, as an action, the wielder of the staff can summon a murder of crows in an unoccupied space within 30 feet. The staff releases {@dice 1d6} harmless crows that squawk and flutter in place. They last for 5 minutes or until they take any damage, at which point they dissolve into ethereal mist." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Resurrection", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "charges": "1", + "recharge": "dawn", + "rechargeAmount": 1, + "entries": [ + "The staff holds one charge. As an action, the wielder can expend this charge, causing the staff to burst into flames and be destroyed. One minute later, an identical Rod of Resurrection forms from the ashes. The staff regains its charge at dawn." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Belt of Giant Intelligence", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 101, + "rarity": "common", + "wondrous": true, + "reqAttune": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 5 + } + }, + "entries": [ + "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Khopesh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 253, + "rarity": "rare", + "type": "M", + "baseItem": "longsword|phb", + "weight": 3, + "weaponCategory": "martial", + "property": [ + "V" + ], + "dmg1": "1d8", + "dmgType": "S", + "dmg2": "1d10", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "value": 330000, + "entries": [ + "A richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword. The khopesh is a +1 weapon that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 gold pieces." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nemes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 253, + "tier": "major", + "rarity": "uncommon", + "reqAttune": true, + "wondrous": true, + "ability": { + "static": { + "int": 19 + } + }, + "value": 500000, + "entries": [ + "Adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. Your Intelligence score is 19 while you wear this headband. It has no effect on you if your Intelligence is already 19 or higher without it." + ] + } + ], + "itemFluff": [ + { + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ankh of Life", + "entries": [ + "The Ankh of Life, also called the Diamond Ankh, resembles a cross with a looped form at its top. Constructed from the single cut of a massive diamond, the Ankh perpetually glitters in a dazzling display of beauty and light. The divine essence of the relic constantly spills out, creating auras around it that draw the eyes of the good-hearted and fill them with hope and warmth. These bright reflections of light do not blind or burn the eyes.", + "The Ankh is the symbol of the Pharaoh and represents their divine authority over the Empire. Only creatures with divine blood, such as {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his lineage, can attune to it. Attunement can only be ended or transferred through a sacred ritual that must be performed by an Aru (see the entry for the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]})." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ankh_of_Life.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Bronze Staff", + "entries": [ + "True to its namesake, the Bronze Staff is a long decorated staff made of heavy bronze. The shaft is crafted with crisscrossing patterns of gold surrounding deep blue tourmalines cut onto hexagons that follow the shaft from the bottom to the top. The crown of the staff is a crystal ball that appears melted in place. Dancing shadows move inside of the crystal ball, revealing a moving cosmos within." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Bronze_Staff.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crook of Law", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crook of Law", + "entries": [ + "The Crook of Law resembles a shepherd's cane, except that it is split into three sections, each about a foot in length. Beams of radiant energy emanate from the split end of each of these sections, which keeps them connected like a magnet. A large mote of concentrated divine essence floats and flickers inside the loop found at the head of the crook." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Crook_of_Law.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Crown of Crystals", + "entries": [ + "The Crown of Crystals is a golden tiara adorned with intricate carvings of feathery wings and coiled serpents. From its front, fine golden chains drape down like a veil, laced with blue gemstones of varying hues. These gemstones emit a soft, calming blue light." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Crown_of_Crystals.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. 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For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Mask of Opals", + "entries": [ + "The feline-shaped Mask of Opals is sculpted from a solid block of obsidian. Streams of gold coil along the surface of the mask, creating elegant patterns that cradle thousands of tiny opals, each one twinkling like a star in the night. At the center of the mask sits a large heart-shaped blue opal, its depths swirling with thousands of shifting, glimmering lights." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Mask_of_Opals.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Ruby Eye", + "entries": [ + "As befits the name, the Ruby Eye is a small and simple gold trinket shaped into the form of a stylized eye, with a radiant ruby set as the iris. To attune to the Ruby Eye, the wielder must purposefully press it against any section of their body. The relic then fuses with the area and becomes an eye from which the creature is able to see from." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Ruby_Eye.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sapphire Ring", + "entries": [ + "The Sapphire Ring is made of a singular chunk of sapphire, bored at its center into the shape of a ring and fitted with a bronze guard to fit a finger. The guard bears hundreds of tiny red garnets fitted along its rim. When the ring is attuned, the emotional state of the wearer changes the purity of the sapphire. One who is angry creates bolts of lightning that arc within the gem, depression manifests dark clouds, being guarded makes the gem reflective, impatience forms tornadoes and gusts of wind, and so forth." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Sapphire_Ring.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Emerald Hourglass", + "entries": [ + "A single massive emerald cut and shaped into the form of an hourglass gives the relic its name. Gold powder swirls inside, defying gravity by collecting on either side of the biconical shaped emerald in repeating patterns. The top of the hourglass bears a crown depicting two triangular towers and a brass ribbon in the shape of stretched out wings. A perfectly cut emerald rests placed at the center of the wings." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Emerald_Hourglass.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "The Flail of Reeds is composed of two parts. A single dark rod made from black tourmaline embossed with handhelds of darkened gold, and thirty six smaller individual sections that are conjoined by radiant bands of glowing energy. The energy binds these pieces together like a magnet, into three flexible metallic whips that form the arms of the flail. These two sections are themselves conjoined by the source of the energy, a ball of light formed out of pure divine essence which floats directly at the top end of the flail's main rod.", + "The magic of the Flail of Reeds overrides the restrictions of the Rust in the Wasteland, allowing it to grow trees and food even in the barren dunes. However, fruits produced by this magic\u2014including the goodberry spell\u2014fail to hydrate creatures sufficiently to prevent dehydration in the Wasteland. Furthermore, any plants grown in the Wasteland wither within 24 hours." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Flail_of_Reeds.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Golden Spear", + "entries": [ + "The Golden Spear has a pole made from black tourmaline, decorated with golden geometric motifs, and capped with several blades made out of sharpened gold. Six blades that resemble small daggers jut out perpendicularly 3/4th's of the way to the tip and the tip itself is formed of a large serrated golden blade. The spear glistens when placed in the light.", + "Under the Divine Harmony established by the Aru, no Divine Relic could dominate another, yet circumstances occasionally demanded judgment against those that wielded them. For this reason, the Aru decreed the creation of a unique relic, designed to punish treasonous High Priests and eliminate threats posed by relics stolen by the enemies of the Empire. Thus, the Golden Spear was crafted with the power to break harmony; allowing it to neutralize Divine Relics or even destroy them if required. Its chosen wielder was barred from ruling lands or commanding authority over others, but in exchange, they answered to no one.", + "Attunement to the Golden Spear requires the presence and approval of an Aru." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Golden_Spear.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. For simplicity, NPCs receive resistance to necrotic damage instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Purity of Body", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum cannot be reduced by spells or effects, such as those from a harm spell or a mummy's cursed rot." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Long Life", + "entries": [ + "The creature only ages 1 year for every 10 years that pass. This includes spells or effects that magically age the creature." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Intuitive Knowledge", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic can instinctively recognize another object as a Divine Relic. This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Hand of Brass takes on the form of a heavy metal gauntlet. It is fitted with a large red carnelian gem placed at the back of the wrist and several layers of thin brass plates that crisscross through the arm to resemble muscle fibers. To attune to the Hand of Brass, the wielder must insert their hand into the gauntlet, which is large enough to reach over half of the creature's forearm." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Hand_of_Brass.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Knife of Topaz", + "entries": [ + "Formed into the shape of a small dagger, the Knife of Topaz shimmers in beautiful golden sparkles when it reflects the light of the sun. It bears a simple crossguard shaped into the form of open wings with a large topaz at its center. When lit up by the sun, the topaz refracts the light inside of it to create the illusion of flames dancing around a void of darkness.", + "When the Knife of Topaz is held by the creature attuned to it, the blade becomes ethereal, allowing it to pass cleanly through any material without harming it or the blade." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Knife_of_Topaz.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. For simplicity, NPCs receive an additional 30 hit points instead." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wards Against Darkness", + "entries": [ + "Necrotic damage the creature takes is reduced by 5 for every Divine Relic within 15 feet of them. 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For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spell Save DC", + "entries": [ + "The spell save DC for any feature or spell that originates from a Divine Relic is 20. Relic spells that require an attack roll use a +11 spell attack bonus. If a spellcasting ability is required, it is Charisma. " + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spellcasting Focus", + "entries": [ + "The Divine Relic can be used as a spellcasting focus for druid, cleric, and paladin spells." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Moonstone Cloak", + "entries": [ + "The Moonstone Cloak takes on the form of a radiant golden neck-brace, studded with twinkling blue meteorites. Golden shoulder plates extend from each side, etched to mimic feathered wings, while two long, gilded filaments drape down from the neck-brace. The cloak itself is a projection of magic emanating from the central piece, shimmering in the hues of the cosmos." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Moonstone_Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Onyxian Jar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Relics of Anubia", + "entries": [ + "The ancient and wise Aru, who walked and lived as avatars alongside their mortal subjects, sought to empower the Anubians to rule themselves. Each of the powerful gods bestowed a mighty relic to a beloved creature, one who would become the god's chosen and rule the land in their stead. These artifacts\u2014called Divine Relics\u2014imbued their bearers with supernatural power akin to that of the Aru.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Important Limitations", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics are classified as Artifact-level magical items. They cannot be destroyed through conventional means, their power cannot be suppressed (not even by an antimagic field spell), and their locations cannot be divined. Only a wish spell, and a few of the Aru themselves, have the ability to interact with or manipulate a Divine Relic\u2014though never destroy one. Not even a Divine Relic can affect another (see 'Divine Harmony'), with the sole exception of the Golden Spear (page 349), which is unique among relics.", + "The large quantities of divine essence stored within each Divine Relic marks the artifact as an untouchable object in the scales of cosmic balance. Cosmic law prevents gods from using their power to directly tamper witth or utilize such objects. Further, these objects are bound to the mortal coil, meaning they cannot travel through portals that lead into other planes of existence\u2014including the ethereal realm and the astral plane. Exceptions are made when the Divine Relic has a feature or a spell that specifically allows it to do so.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Duaat", + "entries": [ + "In Sands of Doom, the realm of shadows is part of the Material Plane, meaning Divine Relics can pass freely into the Duaat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Attuning to a Relic", + "entries": [ + "A creature becomes attuned to a Divine Relic instantly upon touching it, provided they willingly accept its power and the relic is not currently attuned to another. However, {@b a creature may only attune to one Divine Relic at a time}, and any attempt to attune to a second one will fail automatically. Once a creature has remained attuned to a Divine Relic for over a year, unattunement becomes possible only upon their death or with the help of an Aru.", + "Divine Relics grant great powers to those who wield them. In addition to the features associated with each of the relics, which are described further in this appendix, creatures attuned to any Divine Relic receive the following benefits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Increased Hit Points", + "entries": [ + "The creature's hit point maximum increases by an amount equal to twice their level. Each time the creature gains a level thereafter, its hit point maximum increases by an additional 2.", + "These bonuses are lost if the creature unattunes to the Divine Relic. 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This recognition requires the creature to see the object, witness its effects, or hear a detailed description of either." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shared Language", + "entries": [ + "A creature attuned to a Divine Relic gains the ability to understand the Anubian language and its hieroglyphics. Further, its speech can be understood by those who speak Anubian." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Harmony", + "entries": [ + "The Aru structured the hierarchies of Anubia so that each region would be ruled and controlled autonomously from the grander empire. High Priests were expected to not meddle in the affairs of their neighbors, and even the Pharaoh was limited in what he could do to punish or sway the decisions of other rulers within the Empire. The Divine Relics followed this principle, preventing their wielders from using their powers to influence other wielders.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Divine Immunity", + "entries": [ + "A creature wielding a Divine Relic is immune to the effects and features of other relics. Such a creature cannot be directly targeted, harmed, or influenced by the abilities of another relic but may still interact with the physical manifestations of these effects. For instance, if a relic generated a magical bridge coursing with dangerous lightning, another relic wielder could cross the bridge but take no damage from the lightning." + ] + }, + "Bearing the same divine essence inherent to the Divine Relics, an Aru is both immune to their effects and incapable of attuning to them. The only exception is the Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, who is an Aru in blood but whose special coronation allows them to attune to these relics. This is achieved via a powerful ritual known as the {@adventure Rite of the Solar Throne|SandsOfDoom14|10|Path of [Benevolence]}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Spells of a Divine Relic", + "entries": [ + "Divine Relics grant their wielders access to a list of spells, with new spells unlocked as the wielder advances in level. The list and level requirements for these spells are outlined in each relic's description. Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. 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At the top, its lid bears a carved jackal's head, while at the bottom, a single large carnelian pulses with a strange, dark glow. When the jar is shrouded in darkness, faint shadows writhe within the large gemstone." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/divine_relics/Onyxian_Jar.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Bottle of Endless Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Bottle_of_Endless_Sand_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Burnoose of 1,001 Thorns", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Burnoose_of_1001_Thorns_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cloak of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Cape_of_the_Wastes_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Cowl of Moonless Nights", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Cowl_of_Moonless_Nights_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Glass of Distance", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Glass_of_Distance_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Goggles of the Desert", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Goggles_of_the_Desert_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skin of the Desert Camel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Replenishing_Skin_of_the_Desert_Camel_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rod of Sand Repelling", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Sand_Repelling_Rod.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Slashing Sand", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Slashing_Sand_splash.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grimfire Pistol", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The dwarves mine a mineral called grimstone, whose black powder ignites and explodes when exposed to fire. 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The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}, the second is a vest of scale mail that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the Babr-e Bayan. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} that requires attunement." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Babr-e_Bayan_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Black Stone of Gribba", + "entries": [ + "Long ago, a young boy wished upon a genie to eliminate all evil from the world. Unable to grant such a powerful {@spell Wish|PHB}, the Black Stone of Gribba was created in its place. Black as a starless night, the small stone absorbs the evil of any creature that touches it, exiling that darkness to a distant, forgotten demiplane located deep inside the stone." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Feather of the Simurgh", + "entries": [ + "The treasure is a feather from the legendary Simurgh, a titanic bird said to appear during moments of great strife to grant second chances to those who deserve it. 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All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Alysha_the_Magic_Carpet_copy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Telstang Armor", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Telstang_Armor.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ], + "magicvariant": [ + { + "name": "Doomcoil", + "type": "GV|DMG", + "requires": [ + { + "name": "Greatsword", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Longsword", + "source": "PHB" + }, + { + "name": "Shortsword", + "source": "PHB" + } + ], + "inherits": { + "namePrefix": "Doomcoil ", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 81, + "rarity": "rare", + "bonusWeapon": "+1", + "entries": [ + "You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.", + "The weapon deals an extra {@damage 3d6} damage of the weapon's type if the target are snakes and serpents." + ] + } + } + ], + "object": [ + { + "name": "Skylark Ballistae", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 137, + "size": [ + "L" + ], + "objectType": "SW", + "ac": 15, + "hp": 50, + "immune": [ + "poison", + "psychic" + ], + "actionEntries": [ + { + "type": "actions", + "name": "Bolt", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "attack", + "attackType": "RW", + "attackEntries": [ + "{@hit +6} to hit, range 120/480 ft.(halved by the winds), one target. 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Spells cast prior to the forbiddance with active on-going effects are unaffected." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Power Word: Doom", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu utters a divine curse, targeting one creature he can see within 60 feet. The target must make a {@dc 18} Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, the creature experiences crippling heart attacks, which manifests in the form of a level of {@condition Exhaustion} obtained at the end of each of their turns. If the creature obtains 3 levels of {@condition Exhaustion} as a result of this curse, it dies. All levels of {@condition Exhaustion} caused by the curse are removed if the curse is dispelled or the target dies as a result of it. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. 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Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. 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He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses Attunement to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom14} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature Gnoll} statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. 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Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature Lord Ammu, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses Attunement to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom14} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature gnoll} statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. Divine relics are unaffected by this field." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza, Steward of the Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, Ammu has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Hamza uses the statistics of an {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian High Priest}, but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}, has an additional 30 Hit Points, and Resistance to Necrotic damage. Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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Around his neck hangs the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, the emblem of the Empire and a symbol of his authority, a {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14} that holds power over life itself. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} awakens inside the {@adventure Great Pyramid|SandsOfDoom14|4} during Chapter 4 and devotes the rest of the adventure to amassing a formidable army in order to march it towards Al'Kirat, culminating in the siege of the city in Chapter 11.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wound that Never Healed", + "entries": [ + "Crowned in blood while still a boy, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} inherited the Anubian throne the day the Golden Spear felled his father\u2014 and nearly killed him too. The weapon tore through his gut, leaving a wound that refuses to close and pains him to this day. Since then, every breath came with a wheeze, every speech ended in a cough, and even mild exertion left him gasping. Ashamed of his frailty, which made a mockery of the Ankh, Ammu forced himself to suppress the yips and cackles natural to gnolls\u2014sounds which exacerbate his condition and reduce him to a cough unbecoming of his position.", + "The wounds inflicted on Lord Ammu\u2014both to his body and his pride\u2014irreparably fractured his relationship with the wielders of the Golden Spear. An unseen civil war raged between them throughout his reign, and even today, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} continues to harbor a natural fear for those who wield the spear." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Corruption by the Will", + "entries": [ + "Civil strife defined the reign of {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. His detractors scorned his frailty, powerful cities like Anan'Thul outgrew the Pharaoh's control, and forbidden worship of Sera'Aku spread in hidden sects throughout the Empire. By the time the Darakni War erupted, the Empire was far too fractured to resist the invasion. With no other choice, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} sought the aid of the Aru for deliverance.", + "Desperate to annihilate the Darakni, Ammu sanctioned the convocation of the great magic that lead to the Cataclysm. A part of him yearned for the clean slate it might bring\u2014a chance to solidify his rule and bury the chaos festering beneath it. But the magic unraveled beyond control, and from its ruin emerged something far worse: the Will of the Sands.", + "The Will of the Sands is a uniquely insidious and corruptive force. While divine essence can repel and burn away its influence, it also unwittingly draws it, like a moth to a flame\u2014until the flame itself is smothered in time. The corruption of the Will, bore by the red tainted sands of the Wasteland, crept into the Great Pyramid, slipping through stone and seal to reach the slumbering Pharaoh. And there it waited. Over the two ensuing millennia, the Will rooted itself deep within Ammu's soul, a quiet infection buried too deep for him to notice, and too entrenched for blade or blessing to ever fully remove.", + "When {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} awakens in Chapter 4 to find his sanctum violated, his subjects slaughtered, and his child murdered, the Will of the Sands takes hold. Twisting his grief into rage, it drives him to commit horrors unthinkable in his former life\u2014atrocities that soak the Wasteland's crimson sands and feed the Will's ever-growing hunger. As Sands of Doom progresses, Ammu's sanity progressively unravels. By the time Al'Kirat is attacked in Chapter 11, the Pharaoh is no more and only a deranged husk remains, wielded like a weapon by the Will of the Sands.", + "For the majority of Sands of Doom, Ammu uses the {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, The Last Pharaoh stat block. However, if Ammu dies and the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} cannot revive him\u2014whether because the Ankh is destroyed or his connection to it is severed\u2014the Will of the Sands takes over his body, using the {@creature {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will|SandsOfDoom14} stat block." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is designed to be portrayed as a volatile and unstable figure\u2014a ticking time bomb on the verge of losing control, where every word or action from the party risks pushing him into a psychotic outburst. While you can emphasize his tragic nature, his unhinged personality also allows for moments of dark humor during these outbursts.", + "The more the characters interact with the Pharaoh, the more they should come to realize how easily they can manipulate and provoke him. Encourage these interactions, as they emphasize Ammu's mental deterioration, gives players a tangible and fun way to interact with the Pharaoh, and foreshadows his eventual transformation into a puppet of the Will.", + "How often the party interacts with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} depends on how openly they act and how much of a threat the Pharaoh perceives them to be. Using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14} (Appendix C), {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has the power to possess any gnoll of his choosing. If he becomes aware of the characters' presence in a location, he can either speak with the party or challenge them in combat, doing so by taking control of a gnoll in their vicinity. Any encounter in Sands of Doom that includes Anubians can be used as an opportunity for {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to interact with the characters. You are encouraged to use this ability as often as needed to foster a tense and ongoing rivalry between the Pharaoh and the party.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Use the following traits to help you roleplay Lord Ammu.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Proper Etiquette", + "entry": "Bound by both the teachings of the Aru and the expectations of his court, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} must observe certain protocols and codes of conduct. He is required to accept any invitation to parley from his enemies, must refrain from issuing the first insult in formal discourse, should address others by their proper titles\u2014even if they might be fake\u2014and he is expected to always be seated or positioned as the highest elevated figure in any room he is in." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Faithful", + "entry": "Lord Ammu's physical frailty has made him dependent on others to achieve his ambitions. Coupled with the absolute protection granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, this dependency has fostered a deep trust in those around him. Ammu willingly entrusts Divine Relics to his servants, allows emissaries to approach him even if they wield weapons, and seldom questions the truth of the information he receives." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Physical Illness", + "entry": "The wound on his stomach caused by the Golden Spear plagues him with severe breathing problems, marked by wheezing and fits of coughing. He rarely rises from his throne, as even minimal activity exhausts him. From time to time, golden blood oozes from the wound. To avoid humiliating spasms, Ammu forces himself to stifle the yips and cackles natural to his kind, sounds that send him into coughing fits he can not control." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Corrupted", + "entry": "Manipulated by the Will, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has become a slave to his emotions. He is deeply affected by insults or sneers from his enemies, memories of his murdered child distract him, and his insecurities cause him to crave the validation of others. These vulnerabilities push him to make poor decisions, leaving him susceptible to falling into traps or being tricked by his enemies." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is akin to a force of nature, driven solely by his obsessive need to avenge the death of the Divine Child\u2014a blame he has placed upon the Kirati. Once the Will of the Sands fully takes hold by the end, not even the resurrection of the Divine Child will temper his wrath. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} will seek to conquer Al'Kirat and exact brutal retribution upon its people." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magical Items", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is attuned to the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} and the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, and wears a special crown called the Nemes of the God-King (described in his stat block). During the final battle, when Ammu shifts into the '{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}, Puppet of the Will' stat block, he loses Attunement to all these magical items.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} is a complex NPC, with too many abilities at his disposal to portray them all in his stat block. The stat block focuses on his inherent spellcasting abilities and the breadth of effects granted by the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}. Not shown on his stat block are the abilities and spells granted by the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}, as well as those granted by the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} were he to attune to it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Ma'rut", + "entries": [ + "For reasons the Aru never chose to disclose, the pathways of the Duaat are teeming with demons. Many of these fiends feature hybrid forms, combining elements of different creatures in a manner reminiscent of the Aru themselves. Ma'rut is one such demon, a monstrosity with the head of a crocodile, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a hippopotamus. Gifted to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} during his youth, Ma'rut served as his protector and his only friend." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Lord Ammu's War Camp", + "entries": [ + "Lord Ammu's army departs from Kunaten Keep on {@b Day 30} and arrive on Al'Kirat on {@b Day 60}. If using the Milestone system, his march begins when the characters reach 7th level and arrives when they reach 9th level. Along the way, the army erects encampments as they push through the harsh Wasteland. For an overview of their progression, refer to the table and map showcased on Appendix A.", + "Twelve thousand strong march under {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s banner\u20144,000 professional soldiers, 6,000 newly trained militia, and 2,000 conscripted orcs. Due to rivalries and tensions amongst Anubian clans, the force moves as separate distinct war bands, each roughly 2,000 strong, and establishes separate encampments along the march.", + "The Will's seeping corruption shields the Anubians from much of the Wasteland's harshness, allowing them to rest without hardship. Further, efficient supply lines keep the army well-stocked with water. Gnoll encampments are rigidly organized, reinforced by mandatory prayers to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} twice a day. In contrast, orc encampments are wild and disorderly, where duels and challenges serve as both sport and to establish social order.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "The Pharaoh's Tent", + "entries": [ + "Refer to the 'Pharaoh's Tent' map. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} holds court in a grand red tent, always erected at the highest point at the center of the encampment. Inside, Ammu sits upon the Throne of Kings with {@creature Ma'rut|SandsOfDoom14} lounging at his side. {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom14} can usually be found standing before the throne, updating the Pharaoh on the progress of the war.", + "Throughout the tent, 2d12 Anubian aristocrats (use {@creature Gnoll} statistics) debate matters of war and law, either amongst themselves or in direct counsel with the Pharaoh. Many quietly question the wisdom of an Attack on Al'Kirat, rather than to seek the missing Aru, their lost cities, or their entombed citizens. Though they sense a profound change in the Pharaoh, none dare speak of it.", + "The entrance to the tent is always guarded by two {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian champions}, their headdresses crafted to resemble the heads of jackals. Inside, eight {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks} stand prepared to defend the Pharaoh in the event of an Attack.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Throne of Kings", + "entries": [ + "The construction is a golden stepped platform that rises into a gleaming golden throne. The heads of two jackals flank the base of the stairs, while a massive circular mirror carved from a single giant ruby rests behind the throne. The mirror transforms any light in the tent into an otherworldly glow that surrounds the seating Pharaoh like a halo.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Antimagic", + "entries": [ + "The Throne of Kings generates a permanent antimagic field spell effect that affects the throne and a 10- foot radius around it. Divine relics are unaffected by this field." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hamza, Steward of the Flail of Reeds", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, Ammu has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Hamza uses the statistics of an {@creature Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian High Priest}, but he is attuned to the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}, has an additional 30 Hit Points, and Resistance to Necrotic damage. Hamza knows the spell {@spell Transport Via Plants}, which he can cast once a day." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Meeting Lord Ammu", + "entries": [ + "Characters unfortunate enough to be captured by the Anubians are stripped of their possessions and dragged before the Pharaoh to confess their supposed sins. {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ultimately sentences them to be buried up to their necks in the dunes, left to slowly perish to the elements.", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} accepts any offer from the characters to parley at his war camp. However, he inevitably demands their loyalty and assistance in the Siege of Al'Kirat. 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The typical cackle of a scout can be heard for up to three miles." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Scout.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Army", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} commands an army of 10,000 Anubian soldiers in his crusade against Al'Kirat. This force is composed of hundreds of clans, each with its own banner, commanders, and motivations\u2014all ready to die at the word of their godking. The statistics for the individual Anubian soldiers featured in Sands of Doom are detailed in this section." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Soldier", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian soldiers has been condensed into one. The Anubian Soldier stat block includes the Anubian Footmen, Anubian Reaver, Anubian Scout, and Anubian Rogue." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Rogue", + "entries": [ + "Naturally athletic and nimble, all gnolls would be ideal rogues if not for their instinctive tendency to cackle and yip when scared, happy, or angry. Through rigorous training, bordering on torture, these gnolls learn to suppress their impulses and remain silent.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Much like the reavers, Anubian rogues use specially made gauntlets shaped to fit their elongated hands, which they use to grip and scale rock. 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In Anubian doctrine, a cleric's word carries the weight of law, and they naturally assume leadership when no higher authority is present in a battlegroup or outpost.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Anubian clerics use chunks of amber as their divine focus for spells. These chunks are often integrated into a staff, worn as a necklace, or carried in their claws during battle. Each chunk of amber is worth 50 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Cleric.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Curse-Bringer", + "entries": [ + "A curse-bringer is born when a gnoll undergoes the transformation into an Undead mummy and is later brought back to life. Though they retain the corruptive qualities of their cursed state, they are no longer consumed by the relentless hunger it instills." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Curse-Bringer.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Enchanter", + "entries": [ + "Enchanters wield a lost form of dark magic, using eerie howls, cackles, and enchanted laughter to disorient and control their foes. Their power derives from a small drum, its surface fashioned from the hide of a humanoid's face. The fall of the Old Kingdom saw the destruction of most demon magic, but these enchanters are among the few who preserve this ancient and sinister tradition.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The demonic drums wielded by the enchanters are magical instruments that serve as their spellcasting focus for spells. As an action, any creature that beats the drum while laughing can cast the spells {@spell Dissonant Whispers} or {@spell Tasha's Hideous Laughter} without the need for a spell slot." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Enchanter.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Spellcaster", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian spellcasters has been condensed into one. The Anubian Spellcaster stat block includes the Anubian Cleric, Anubian Curse-Bringer, Anubian Enchanter, and Anubian Magus." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Magus", + "entries": [ + "Heka was a gift given to all gnolls, bestowed for them to use as they saw fit. Instead of offering it back to the Aru in exchange for blessings, some gnolls chose to harness its power and transform it into energy with which to cast arcane spells. This tradition is the foundation for the Anubian Empire's skill in crafting magical items.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Each magus carries a chunk of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces, which they use as foci for their arcane spells. This amber is commonly set at the tip of their wands or staves." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Magus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Ironclad", + "entries": [ + "Rare are the footmen who emerge from multiple wars unscathed, but those who do often ascend to the ranks of ironclads. These gnolls are outfitted with the finest armor and entrusted with command over a small battalion. On the battlefield, an ironclad is a sight to behold\u2014a walking fortress, advancing through phalanxes, fire, or even traps without stopping." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Ironclad.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Sergeant", + "entries": [ + "Military training is taken very seriously in the Anubian Empire and its army is exceptionally well regimented and organized. A battlegroup with a sergeant is a well-oiled machine where no move is wasted and every decision is made with purpose. Military leadership is among the most prestigious roles in the Anubian Empire, offering wealth and status on par with nobility." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Sergeant.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Elite", + "entries": [ + "The stat blocks of several Anubian elites has been condensed into one. The Anubian Elite stat block includes the Anubian Ironclad, Anubian Sergeant, and Anubian Yellow-Cloak." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Yellow-Cloak", + "entries": [ + "Yellow-Cloaks serve as Lord Ammu's honor guard, an elite force within the Pharaoh's personal army. To join, they forsake their original clan and the right to form a family, dedicating their body and soul to the Pharaoh. Their name derives from the bright yellow capes they wear, a symbol of their status in Anubian society.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Treasure", + "entries": [ + "The cloaks these gnolls wear is a yellow {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG} emblazoned with the symbol of an Ankh." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Yellow-Cloak.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Brute", + "entries": [ + "Brutes represent the gnoll's legacy with demonic magic, which ultimately enslaved them. Just as tieflings arise from humans infused with fiendish blood, brutes result from the infusion of demon blood into gnolls. The outcome is a monstrous, ogre-like gnoll with diminished intellect but overwhelming strength." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gnoll_Brute.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Champion", + "entries": [ + "The pinnacle of Anubian might, champions are the clan leaders and warlords who command the Empire's armies. Not just anyone could become a champion; a gnoll had to accomplish a great deed to attract the attention of the Aru\u2014 for only through their blessing could the title of champion be earned." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Champion.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian High Priest", + "entries": [ + "A High Priest is a title given to a gnoll who was blessed by an Aru to govern a region in ancient Anubia. While a rare few wielded mighty Divine Relics, most ruled without them\u2014 leaning instead on sacred spells and the weight of divine favor to command the lands placed under their charge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_High_Priest.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Lilith", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Lilith is a noble {@creature Lamia}, a rare variant of her kind, distinguished by her serpentine lower body (traditional lamias have a lionine lower body). Lilith is the mastermind behind the Veiled Syndicate and the current wearer of the powerful {@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014one of the legendary Divine Relics.", + "Once hailed as the Queen of Beasts, she was a ruthless tyrant who commanded the beastfolk of Kirat. Since the Beastwars, she has remained in hiding, slowly corrupting Al'Kirat hoping to one day regain dominion over the region.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Strategy", + "entries": [ + "Lilith's stat block is crafted to reflect her dark preferences\u2014killing women while keeping men under her control. During combat, she targets men with her claw attacks to subdue them and uses her Lunge Attack on women to slay them. Once the women are dead, she casts {@spell Charm Person} on the remaining men to keep them as pets." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Lilith.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Young Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Adult Fang Dragon", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from the Fanged Mountains, where towering salt pillars define the landscape, fang dragons are unique among their draconic kind. Their very bodies reject magic, preventing them from developing the elemental affinities common to other dragons. Instead, their scales can repel spells and their fangs can dispel enchantments. Their formidable physique\u2014packed with dense muscle, jagged spines, and scythe-like tail blades\u2014makes them living weapons, honed for brutal combat." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Malicia of the Ruby Eye", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Millennia ago, a great dragon once gifted a small Anubian kingdom a precious egg from her clutch, intended to grow into a fearsome protector for the fortress of the High Priest who ruled it. The High Priest was named Menkare, and the fortress: the Obsidian Keep\u2014a magnificent structure said to have been forged by a genie's wish and believed to be indestructible. True to the claim, the keep survived the Cataclysm and resides in what is currently known as the Plains of Molten Glass.", + "As the Darakni threatened Anubia and the gnolls sealed themselves underground, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} selected Menkare and his fortress to awaken centuries ahead of the Empire. Their mission was to study the lingering effects of the Cataclysm, confirm the fate of the Darakni, and assess the overall condition of ancient Anubia. This way, the Empire would be informed and ready by the time the Great Awakening came. But what Menkare awoke to was a desolate world\u2014lifeless, barren, and poisoned. The Aru were gone, either slain, vanished, or driven to madness. The gates of the Duaat were sealed, and a strange, incurable blight clung to the land. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} was hatched into this time of crisis over 1,500 years ago, raised to assist in the search for a cure to the land's taint though none was ever found.", + "Deep exposure to the Rust of the Wasteland brought the Will's influence into Menkare's very core, sinking like a venom and corrupting his purpose. What began as sacred duty turned into sacrilege. His charges became test subjects\u2014first in an effort to purify the land, then to reshape flesh in a desperate attempt to find ways to survive the poison. In the end, his descent into madness took form in an obsession: to recreate the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Inevitably, the keep descended into chaos as rebels and loyalists fought against one another in a bloody coup. In the end, it was {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} who struck down Menkare, seizing the Divine Relic he had long possessed: the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}. She then departed the ruined keep, driven to uncover a cure for the Wasteland's corruption and to reverse the terrible damage Menkare's experiments had done to her body.", + "The Obsidian Keep and the dangers within fall beyond the scope of Sands of Doom.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Incomplete Vampirism", + "entries": [ + "Menkare conducted cruel and gruesome experiments on himself and others. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, once his protege, was chief among them. Shackled and tortured, she was tested upon with the curse of vampirism.", + "Unlike typical {@creature Vampire Spawn}, Malicia's transformation was designed to be incomplete. Vampirism traditionally requires the host to die to fully inherit the curse, but Menkare's experiments prevented her death. As a result, even though the curse flows through her veins, she is not an Undead creature and receives none of the benefits or detriments of the condition. The curse would slowly kill her over time, if not for the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} that shields her.", + "Without a Divine Relic, the curse would overwhelm {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}, causing her to wither and die within 7 days. If {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ever dies\u2014whether she has a relic or not\u2014she would rise again the following night, fully transformed into a true vampire spawn with all the associated benefits and detriments.", + "As it currently stands, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} does suffer some changes due to her condition. She cannot consume food or water, instead relying exclusively on the blood of the living for sustenance (the blood of a single Large-sized creature is enough to sustain her for a week). Additionally, Menkare's experiments are designed to replicate some of the powers that the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14} grants to the awakened gnolls of Sands of Doom. In particular, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} can endure even though much of her body has been stripped of flesh and muscle." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Malicia", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is a young and sheltered dragon. While studious and highly knowledgeable about Anubian subjects, she has limited understanding of the wider world and of humanoid customs. She is inquisitive and sharp, often using sarcasm to mask her insecurities. {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} takes great pride in her abilities and gains much offense when those abilities are questioned.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Learning, accomplishing tasks, making deals, solving problems, and speaking with intelligent individuals." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Liars, compliments, breaking promises, and being alone." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Flaw", + "entry": "When {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} makes a deal, she always upholds her end of the bargain, even if it means putting herself in danger or delaying her own goals and ambitions." + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has the following personality traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Knowledge is Power", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is always eager to expand her understanding. However, she guards her knowledge zealously and rarely shares it without a price. She firmly believes that she who holds the most information ultimately prevails." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Quid Pro Quo", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is very generous, but strongly believes in reciprocity. She expects something in return for everything she offers, whether it's information, support, or any other form of aid. She is willing to go to great lengths and offer much in exchange for knowledge she deems useful." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Pragmatist at Heart", + "entry": "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} has a distaste for emotional displays, and instead prefers transactional relationships. Compliments and gratitude often fall on deaf ears; she'd rather parties be of utility to one another." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Honesty Above All", + "entry": "Trust is foundational for {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}. Without it, her other principles lose their meaning. She seeks trustworthy allies and despises deceit more than anything else." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Goals", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s primary goal is to unravel the mystery of the Wasteland's taint and discover a means to purify it\u2014a task that has defined her life since the moment she hatched, and a promise she made to the one who freed her from her torment. The day of the coup that saw Menkare's death, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} was freed from her shackles by the High Priest's own sister, Neferkare, who died during the ensuing chaos.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} is convinced that only the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}, wielded by someone with the ability to harness its full potential\u2014like Lord Ammu\u2014can purify the Wasteland. As such, as Sands of Doom unfolds, she finds herself determined to discover a solution to the Pharaoh's growing madness, which echoes Menkare's own downfall. Ironically, Malicia's path will inevitably lead her into conflict with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and his army. They will dismiss her warnings of the taint they bear, and the influence of the Will shall compel them to slay her.", + "Curing herself of vampirism is {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}'s secondary goal, a condition that inflicts her with great physical pain.", + "To accomplish both these goals, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} searches for the genies of Anubia, whom she knows were imprisoned and hidden across the land. These creatures of legend, with the power to reform reality to their will, must surely be able to accomplish what nothing else seemingly can." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Humanoid Form", + "entries": [ + "Thanks to a magical amulet she wears as a pendant, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} can polymorph into a humanoid form. In this form, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} appears as a 15-year-old human girl with pale skin, black hair, and brown eyes\u2014a form which reflects the age she had when she was first imbued with vampirism. However, the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} she bears fights against the falsehood of this transformation in its own unique way, leaving her right eye, and the area around, it unchanged by the polymorph. This gives her human form the unsettling appearance of having the right side of her face in a perpetual state of decay." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Malicia's Treasure", + "entries": [ + "Beside the {@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14} she wears, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} carries her treasure inside a large satchel nestled deep within the organs of her chest cavity. The satchel contains 450 Gold Pieces, 105 platinum pieces, 15 chunks of amber worth 50 Gold Pieces each, a spell scroll of {@spell Remove Curse}, a set of {@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}, and a {@item Wand of Magic Missiles|DMG}. In addition, {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} usually carries a single {@item Potion of Superior Healing|DMG} and {@dice 1d4} {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}.", + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} only shares her wealth and treasures as part of a deal or in return for a favor." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Human.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Malicia_Dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Prophecy", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} are reduced to 0 Hit Points, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 Hit Points within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Prophecy", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", + "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", + "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Foresight", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", + "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", + "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|PHB} and {@spell Dream|PHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Simulacrum", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", + "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anamnesis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "section", + "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", + "entries": [ + "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", + "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", + "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", + "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Killing Aker", + "entries": [ + "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} are reduced to 0 Hit Points, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 Hit Points within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anamnesis", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", + "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Hindsight", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", + "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", + "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM}. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|PHB} and {@spell Time Stop|PHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|PHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Anubian Blessing", + "entries": [ + "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/ANAMNESIS.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is a sebek, a rare and reclusive race of beastfolk that resembles bipedal crocodiles. They dwell within a single hidden enclave in the Scourged Lands, south of Kirat. Seldom seen beyond their homeland, the sebek trace their lineage to an Aru named Sobek, from whom they derive their name. They believe Sobek created them to preserve a profound and dangerous truth.", + "That truth? The Aru are cosmic parasites. By linking the worlds they visit to the Duaat\u2014which only they control\u2014the Aru funnel the spirits of the dead from those worlds directly into their personal divine realms. This process inevitably starves the native gods of these worlds. When the Aru eventually abandon these realms, they are left bereft of divine protection, ripe for demons and other forces to pluck.", + "The {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful Divine Relic forged by Sobek, is passed down from generation through generation by the tribe. This mighty weapon, capable of slaying gods, was and continues to be central to their mission to see the Aru destroyed. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, whose schemes has resulted in the permanent death of several Aru over the past 2,000 years, has now allied with {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} in a bid to kill {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom14} and destroy the {@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Time with the Sphinx", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is a legendary figure, even among the many champions the sebek have produced over the ages. His unwavering faith in Sobek, and his determination to save the world from certain doom, have led him to ally with {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}. Her divine separation from They Who Watch All That Is, her abandonment of the Duaat, and her desire to slay {@creature Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom14}, have so far earned her the respect of the sebek.", + "Guided by {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} has performed heroic feats across the land. He has saved kingdoms, battled fearsome forces of darkness, and saved countless lives. Among his greatest achievements was completing Sekhmet's Test of Purity (see Chapter 10: Sapphire Sandstorm), where the goddess deemed him pure of heart. Though he could not claim the Sapphire Ring due to his bond with the {@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}, he instead left with a {@item Scarab of Protection|DMG} and a {@item helm of teleportation|DMG}, both of which he wears to this day. Many beastfolk would recognize him on sight, the result of the stories told of his deeds within the Beastlands.", + "Yet, {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}'s growing zeal and trust in the sphinx has been exploited, and just recently, he was convinced into committing an act unfit for a hero. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} persuaded {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} to murder the Divine Child for the 'greater good,' just hours before the characters were set to enter the Great Pyramid as part of the events of Chapter 4. This act, which he has struggled to cope with, has left a permanent scar upon his soul, forever tarnishing his once-pure heart." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Roleplaying Souk", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} is a true hero, noble and compassionate, yet burdened by the harsh sacrifices demanded for the greater good. He believes the death of the Divine Child was a necessary act to force {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} to march upon Al'Kirat, even though it will lead to countless more deaths. {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} reconciles this by trusting {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s assurances that this path will lead to a brighter future, with fewer lives lost in the end.", + "However, doubt now lingers in Souk's heart, growing with each passing day. He has convinced himself it is too late now to turn back, believing that backing out now would only serve to make all such sacrifices meaningless. Only a profound revelation\u2014such as evidence that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14}'s omens can be circumvented or that her visions are not infallible\u2014could shatter the trust he has placed in her guidance." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Souk.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Hyenas", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Lions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Orcs.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Jackalweres", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack of Anubian Soldiers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A pack consists of four identical creatures that fight as a unified and coordinated group, controlled as a single unit. These stat blocks are ideal for representing larger armies without having to control each creature individually, as well as to showcase the increased danger of facing pack creatures when they fight together.", + "Packs become weaker when reduced below half of their Hit Points, which represents the loss of at least two out of the four creatures in the group." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Anubians.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with the exception that she has 70 Hit Points, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", + "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "Zanara has the following traits:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", + "entries": [ + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vizier Rashid", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} with a few changes. He has 230 Hit Points, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Magic Items", + "entries": [ + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", + "entries": [ + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|PHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", + "entries": [ + "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality Traits", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Carnivore", + "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Crepuscular", + "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Contact", + "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Clumsy Grip", + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self|PHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Manipulation", + "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom14}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 Hit Points\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 Hit Point at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 Hit Point and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Positives", + "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Negatives", + "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Salem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Familiar", + "entries": [ + "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", + "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Fiendish Bond", + "entries": [ + "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 Hit Points\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 Hit Point at the end of her next turn.", + "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 Hit Point and is within 100 feet of him." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Morgiana", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons.", + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} wishes to be free and wants to slay Vizier Rashid, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", + "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-no-bullets", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Likes", + "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Dislikes", + "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." + } + ] + } + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|MM} with 40 Hit Points. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|PHB} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel|MM|Emberfoot}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword|DMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Wishes", + "entries": [ + "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom14|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", + { + "type": "entries", + "name": "Equipment", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 Gold Pieces." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kallista.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom14} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", + "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and Advantage on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." + ] + }, + { + "type": "inset", + "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", + "entries": [ + "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, with some changes. He has 85 Hit Points and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", + "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Aku'Tal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Statistics", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|MM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} is a Celestial creature.", + "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of Hit Points.", + "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Alacrity", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", + "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Squeak", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", + "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", + "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Commander Annubarack", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The Anubian legions surrounding Al'Kirat march under the leadership of High Commander Annubarack, a formidable warrior, devout High Priest, and the wielder of the oncefabled {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14}: The Obsidian Blade. He is revered among the {@creature Gnoll|MM|Gnolls} as a war hero whose presence alone rallies the troops and strengthens their resolve.", + "Annubarack would ordinarily oppose a siege on Al'Kirat, due to the entrenched nature of the Kirati forces and the inevitable great loss of Anubian life that will result from it. Yet, his unyielding loyalty to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and the Anubian Empire he represents, compels him to obey.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Obsidian Blade", + "entries": [ + "Anubian legends speak of Annubarack's blade as a weapon of unparalleled power, capable of altering its shape at will and delivering certain death with even the smallest cut. Thousands of years ago, Annubarack led his legions against the Darakni, nearly driving them back to their warrens. His campaign ended during a fated battle against a Darakni Queen, where the {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14} shattered and the tide of war turned against the Anubians. Although the blade's legendary powers are lost, what remains of it still grants Annubarack the benefits of the \"Divine Harmony\" effect, granted to all who attune to a Divine Relic." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fang Dragon Mount", + "entries": [ + "Annubarack rides {@creature Vaelgorr|SandsOfDoom14}, an {@creature Adult Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14}. He is the brood father of the fang dragons that join to siege Al'Kirat and the consort of {@creature Vaezazzala|SandsOfDoom14}." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Commander_Annubarack.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Titan", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 Gold Pieces worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Shards of Amber", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The {@creature Dryad|MM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", + "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", + "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", + "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli Elaia}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sheseru", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eli Elaia", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|MM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", + "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae} and fights on her side." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Asmara", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Asmara and her soldiers were attacked by {@creature Deva|MM|Devas} summoned by Nemisis immediately upon entering the transitory plane. Though she does not understand the reason, she has come to believe the Aru have turned their backs on the Anubians. After vanquishing the {@creature Deva|MM|Devas}, she decided to halt for a few moments to treat her injuries, before making the final push to confront the Gate Guardian.", + "Even if several weeks have passed in the material plane since Asmara entered the portal, the magic of the plane has made it feel like only a few minutes for Asmara and her soldiers. As such, from Asmara's point of view, she has just recently entered the plane and fought the {@creature Deva|MM|Devas} by the time the characters appear. Asmara is aware of the time dilation effect of the Duaat and, upon seeing the party, assumes that several months have passed in the material realm and that Al'Kirat has fallen by now. Further, she instantly recognizes seeing the party in her chambers on that fateful day during Chapter 4, and blames them for the death of her child.", + "Asmara carries the corpse of the Divine Child in her arms, gently caressing it even as she battles. Unless the party can convince her they seek to save the child, they will have to wrest it from her cold, dead hands.", + "Asmara, formerly the High Priestess of Anubis, devoted her life to his worship. As a mark of favor from the Aru of Death, she and all creatures of her choice within a 30-foot radius of her are shielded from any harm caused by excess spiritual energy." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/High_Priest_Asmara.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Babi, the Hippopotamus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Several weeks ago, a small group from the Seekers of the Sunken Flame met a deadly end at the hands of an orc warband while deep in the Wasteland. Hired adventurers later tracked the orcs to their camp, ambushed them, and wiped them out. Among the spoils, they found a surviving hippopotamus that the orcs had been using as a mount for war. After taming the beast, the adventurers brought her back to the city to sell. Given that O'grilan orcs typically ride dinosaurs, the hippopotamus was seen as a rare and unusual prize. She passed through a few owners before being purchased by Master Zakaro, who recognized her potential.", + "Babi is a war-bred hippopotamus, trained to wear any kind of barding, including full plate armor. She does not spook in combat and understands all commands spoken in Orcish.", + "Babi has a light brown hide and is slightly overweight due to all the treats the workers have given her during her time in Al'Kirat. She loves water and will immediately jump into any source she finds. Babi enjoys 'mock-fighting' with people she's comfortable with, which involves her nudging or gently pushing them with her snout." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Babi_the_Hippopotamus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Speaksby", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|MM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", + "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." + ] + }, + { + "name": "John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Celine", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|MM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", + "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Radija", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|MM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", + "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Skreeyek", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|MM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", + "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|MM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", + "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Holgam", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Veteran|MM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", + "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|MM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", + "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", + "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Deathsting", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Weakness", + "entries": [ + "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Loot", + "entries": [ + "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Tactics", + "entries": [ + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", + "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", + "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Steve", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14|Marie}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 Gold Pieces. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14|Marie} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie|SandsOfDoom14|Marie} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Marie", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14|Steve} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 Gold Pieces. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14|Doragummir} from bidding.", + "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14|Steve} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve|SandsOfDoom14|Steve} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", + "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", + "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ferrus", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A banished {@creature Dao|MM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", + "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Personality", + "entries": [ + "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Freedom", + "entries": [ + "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 Hit Points or fewer" + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gaddugg the Foul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|MM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", + "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", + "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", + "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom14|14}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Grigori, The Imp", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom14|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", + "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", + "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jamil", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom14} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", + "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14|Lilith's} favored consort." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Krazak Sandscale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal Jenna", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", + "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", + "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Jackal John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Owner", + "entries": [ + "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14|7|Jackalweres}." + ] + }, + "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", + "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Wares", + "entries": [ + "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom14|16|Poisons}." + ] + }, + "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom14|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom14|1|Grand Bazaar}." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|MM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. The {@creature Lamia|MM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", + "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", + "Hakkari has the Rejuvenation feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." + ] + }, + { + "name": "High Priest Hamza", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "An influential member of the Anubian aristocracy, Hamza has been instrumental in rallying clan leaders to support the Pharaoh's advance upon Al'Kirat. As a reward, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Ammu} has granted him temporary stewardship of the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}. Now, Hamza serves as Ammu's right-hand gnoll, wielding the Divine Relic at his beck and call." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Hamza.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ironhoof", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom14|11|Slums}." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslinger} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mantell Darsk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zevara Pal'Zara}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", + "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Master Zakaro", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", + "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|MM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", + "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Melodyne The Bard", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", + "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", + "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|MM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" + ] + }, + { + "name": "Mirage", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|MM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", + "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", + "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} to draw her into the artifact." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Narian", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom14|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14} can rid him of this affliction." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Brass Sentinel", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Sentinel Neithar", + "entries": [ + "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." + ] + } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Old Tusk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", + "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", + "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Shamal", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "An ancient {@creature Djinni|MM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", + "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14} on the vortex.", + "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Theris Tharimeh", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|MM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Windhowl", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom14|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|MM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} prepared." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Xindra", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|MM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 gp per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", + "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Ziba", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|MM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", + "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", + "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Zug Zug", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|MM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", + "The {@creature Ogre|MM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." + ] + }, + { + "name": "Treasure Golem", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "entries": [ + "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", + "The golem has Immunity to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 Hit Points for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaezazzala", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Vaelgorr", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/fang-dragon.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Pack Lord Yz", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packlord_Yz.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Servant", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Servant.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kirati Fighter", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Kirati.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kirathi_Fighter.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kirati Sorcerer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kirathi_Fighter.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kirati Cleric", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kirathi_Fighter.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Kirati Archer", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Packs_of_Archers.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Eurydice", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eurydice.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Diabolica", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Diabolica.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Inferno", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Inferno.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + { + "name": "Nemisis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Nemisis.webp" + } + } + ] + } + ], + "legendaryGroup": [ + { + "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 152, + "lairActions": [ + "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Terrakhet takes a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "A strong current moves through Terrakhet's lair. Each creature within 60 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 60 feet away from Terrakhet. On a success, the creature is pushed 10 feet away from Terrakhet.", + "Creatures in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} within 60 feet of Terrakhet have vulnerability to Fire damage until initiative count 20 on the next round.", + "The {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} in Terrakhet's lair becomes firely charged. All creatures within 120 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." + ] + } + ], + "regionalEffects": [ + "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is warped by the creature's blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects:", + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ + "Terrakhet can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is identical to the {@spell control weather} spell.", + "Fire elementals coalesce within 6 miles of the lair. These elementals can't leave the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} and have Intelligence and Charisma scores of 1 (-5).", + "Fire creatures within 6 miles of the lair that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are {@condition charmed} by Terrakhet and aggressive toward intruders in the area." + ] + }, + "When Terrakhet dies, all of these regional effects fade immediately." + ] + } + ], + "table": [ + { + "name": "Biters for Sale", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 25, + "colLabels": [ + "Dinosaur", + "Price" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Giant Lizard|MM}", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Allosaurus|MM}", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@creature Ankylosaurus|MM}", + "800 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Number of Haulers", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 52, + "colLabels": [ + "Color", + "Number of Haulers" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-6 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@color Red|ec6559}", + "1" + ], + 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The goats put up a stubborn fight if challenged. Each is enough to feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Lizard|MM|Giant Lizards}", + "Buried half a foot beneath the sand, they leap out aggressively when approached. Each can feed up to five people." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 2d4+2} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars}", + "Found stampeding across the desert, each can feed up to twenty people." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d8} {@creature Axe Beak|MM|Axe Beaks}", + "Found digging for underground plants, they run at the first sign of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 3d6} {@creature Blood Hawk|MM|Blood Hawks}", + "Found in an elevated canyon near several nests, each bird can feed one person. The nests contain {@dice 4d4} eggs, with four eggs enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 6d6} {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}", + "They are found skulking and tracking the characters but flee at the first hint of danger. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Poor Hunt", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 130, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Hunt", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-8" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Rust Monster|MM}", + "Gathered around the skeleton of a manticore, they eat the iron from its body. Each is enough to feed one person." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Swarm of Insects|MM}", + "Discovered inside a deep, dark hole, these insects exhibit an unnatural hunger. Each swarm provides enough food to feed one person." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Giant Poisonous Snake|MM|Giant Poisonous Snakes}", + "Coiled around their nest in a narrow cave, they guard one egg for each snake present. Two of them are needed to feed one person and each egg can feed one person." + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Giant Centipede|MM|Giant Centipedes}", + "At the bottom of a sloped sand pit, they gather to feast on a rotting hyena. It takes two of them to feed one person." + ], + [ + "5", + "{@dice 1d8+1} {@creature Stirge|MM|Stirges}", + "They aimlessly drift as a small swarm in search for prey. Three of them feed one person." + ], + [ + "6", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Worg|MM|Worgs}", + "Starving and malnourished, they track the characters and eventually corner them. Each can feed up to ten people." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wasteland Encounters", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 163, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice 2d6}", + "Wasteland Encounter" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "2-3", + "Creature Encounter While Camping" + ], + [ + "4-6", + "Creature Encounter While Traveling" + ], + [ + "7", + "Creature Encounter While Sleeping" + ], + [ + "8-9", + "No Encounter" + ], + [ + "10-12", + "Interesting Find" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wasteland Creatures", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 163, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d20}", + "Encounter", + "Recommended Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Lord Ammu|SandsOfDoom14|6|Lord Ammu}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom14|6|Gorgoroth}", + "8th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Bulette|SandsOfDoom14|6|Bulettes}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Water Elemental|SandsOfDoom14|6|Water Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Air Elemental|SandsOfDoom14|6|Air Elemental}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Mummy|SandsOfDoom14|6|Mummy}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "7-8", + "{@adventure Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|6|Orcs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "9-10", + "{@adventure Anubians|SandsOfDoom14|6|Anubians}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "11-12", + "{@adventure Beastfolk|SandsOfDoom14|6|Beastfolk}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "13", + "{@adventure Dinosaurs|SandsOfDoom14|6|Dinosaurs}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "14", + "{@adventure Will of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14|6|Will of the Sands}", + "Varied" + ], + [ + "15", + "{@adventure Wyverns|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wyverns}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "16", + "{@adventure Manticores|SandsOfDoom14|6|Manticores}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "17", + "{@adventure Ankhegs|SandsOfDoom14|6|Ankhegs}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "18", + "{@adventure Perytons|SandsOfDoom14|6|Perytons}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "19", + "{@adventure Bandits|SandsOfDoom14|6|Bandits}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "20", + "{@adventure Wild Beasts|SandsOfDoom14|6|Wild Beasts}", + "5th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wasteland Hazards", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 163, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Wasteland Hazard" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@adventure Flaying Sandstorm|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sandstorms}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@adventure Blowout|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blowout}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14|6|Quicksand}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Extreme Heat|SandsOfDoom14|6|Extreme Heat}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Mirage|SandsOfDoom14|6|Mirage}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Dunevine|SandsOfDoom14|6|Dunevine}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Interesting Find", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 163, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Interesting Find" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1-2", + "{@adventure Desert Herds|SandsOfDoom14|6|Desert Herds}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@adventure Hidden Oasis|SandsOfDoom14|6|Hidden Oasis}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|6|Sand Spirits}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom14|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Anubian Battlegroup", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 165, + "colLabels": [ + "Level", + "Battlegroup", + "Difficulty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-10", + "col-1 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th", + "Two {@creature Anubian Footman|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Footmen} at the front, two {@creature Anubian Scout|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Scouts} at the back, and one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14} in the middle.", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "6th", + "One {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14} charges forward, supported by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14} and one {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14}, while two {@creature Anubian Rogue|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Rogues} ambush the characters from behind (a Passive Perception of 16 or higher is needed to spot them).", + "Medium" + ], + [ + "7th", + "One {@creature Anubian Sergeant|SandsOfDoom14} leads a squad consisting of two {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Curse-Bringers} and one {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}.", + "Hard" + ], + [ + "8th", + "A powerful battlegroup consisting of two {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers} flanking one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14}. The group is supported from the back by one {@creature Anubian Magus|SandsOfDoom14}, one {@creature Anubian Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, and one {@creature Anubian Curse-Bringer|SandsOfDoom14}. The battlegroup is led by an {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} who charges first.", + "Deadly" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wasteland Beastfolk", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 166, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Beastfolk Tribe", + "Difficulty Level" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@dice 2d4} {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}, and one {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM}", + "5th" + ], + [ + "2", + "One Lizard {@creature Lizard King|MM|King}/{@creature Lizard Queen|MM|Queen}, one {@creature Lizardfolk Shaman|MM|Lizardfolk Shaman}, {@dice 2d4} {@creature Lizardfolk|MM|Lizardfolks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Lizard|MM|Giant Lizards}", + "6th" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Minotaur|MM|Minotaurs} and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Harpy|MM|Harpies}", + "7th" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Wereboar|MM|Wereboars}, {@dice 2d6} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars}, and an amount of {@creature Giant Boar|MM|Giant Boars} equal to the number of {@creature Wereboar|MM|Wereboars}. Swine are not Lycanthropes and lack any of the abilities typically associated with Lycanthropy.", + "8th" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Dinosaurs of the Dunes", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 167, + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Dinosaurs" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Allosaurus|MM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Triceratops|MM}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Arisen Mummies", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 169, + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-6th", + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} and one {@creature Mummy Lord|MM} (no lair or legendary actions)" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Conscripted Orcs", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 169, + "colLabels": [ + "Character levels", + "Orcs Battlegroup" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "6th", + "{@dice 1d6+2} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM|Half-Ogres}, one {@creature Ogre|MM} in {@item Plate Armor|PHB|Full Plate Armor}, one {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM}" + ], + [ + "7th-8th", + "{@dice 1d4} {@creature Allosaurus|MM}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Orog|MM|Orogs}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Black Dragon Wyrmling|MM}, {@dice 3d6} {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs}, and one {@creature Orc Eye of Gruumsh|MM}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Wild Beasts", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 170, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Unfortunate Bestial Attack" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "This encounter features a {@adventure Blowout Hazard|SandsOfDoom14|6|Blowout}, in addition to any other hazard at play. The {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom14} sits atop a large nest of snake eggs that are disturbed when the characters fall into this natural trap. {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Swarm of Poisonous Snakes|MM|Swarms of Poisonous Snakes} will then attack those who fall into the {@hazard Blowout|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Death Dog|MM|Death Dogs} stalk the characters from a distance, requiring a Passive Perception of 14 or higher to notice. These creatures patiently wait, seeking the moment when the characters are at their weakest before they strike." + ], + [ + "3", + "Roll again on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table. This encounter occurs in addition to that one. This encounter includes a {@hazard Quicksan|SandsOfDoom14}, instead of any other hazard you may have rolled. A {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM} dwells within the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom14} and attacks any creature that falls into the hazard. A creature with a Passive Perception score of 15 or higher can spot the {@creature Giant Crocodile|MM} peeking out from the sand." + ], + [ + "4", + "This encounter happens only at night. While the party sleeps, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Constrictor Snake|MM|Giant Constrictor Snakes} silently slither into their tents. A creature on watch can spot the snakes before they enter with a Passive Perception of 12 or higher. Characters who are awake can attempt to pacify and remove them with a {@dc 12} Wisdom ({@skill Animal Handling}) check. They attack on a failure." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Desert Herds", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 171, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Pack of Animals" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "A group of {@dice 4d6} {@creature Elephant|MM|Elephants} strolls calmly across the desert. They use their massive tusks to uproot large underground plants to eat. Occasionally, calves stray from the herd, but the protective mothers quickly usher them back." + ], + [ + "2", + "A herd of a hundred antelopes (use the statistics of {@creature Deer|MM}) crosses the Wasteland in a large-scale migration. They are skittish and easily frightened." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@dice 10d10} {@creature Boar|MM|Boars} stampede across the Wasteland, pursued by a {@creature Bulette|MM} traveling underground. The thunderous noise of the boars and the rising plume of dust they raise are visible and audible from a mile away. The bulette is unable to catch them." + ], + [ + "4", + "Roll twice on the {@table Wasteland Creatures|SandsOfDoom14} table, rerolling duplicates. The two groups of creatures encountered each other and fought to the death. Nearly a hundred scavengers\u2014{@creature Vulture|MM|Vultures} and {@creature Hyena|MM|Hyenas}\u2014are now feasting on the corpses." + ], + [ + "5", + "A group of {@dice 8d6} {@creature Camel|MM|Camels} and their {@dice 2d4} calves (camels with 1 Hit Points) are eating a large patch of spiny plants. The calves are friendly and approach the characters, while the adults bellow and spit bile at anyone who comes near." + ], + [ + "6", + "A group of {@dice 1d4} {@creature Giant Goat|MM|Giant Goats} leads {@dice 4d6} {@creature Goat|MM|Goats} through a craggy canyon, climbing the cliffs to reach a mesa where an additional {@dice 2d6} {@creature Goat|MM|Goats} await them. There is plenty of grass and shrubbery for the goats to eat. The goats are peaceful and friendly unless attacked." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Hidden Oasis", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 172, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Oasis" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is an animal sanctuary, hidden in a small valley surrounded by hills. It is filled with antelopes, boars, goats, camels, foxes, lizards, sparrows, falcons, and a few frogs. The Oasis is protected from predators by a {@creature Pack of Lions|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), who sit atop an elevated stone butte, gazing at their territory. Every once in a while, the lions kill one of the beasts to feed.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters encounter several animals, all peaceful and traveling in the same direction. Following the animals leads to the sanctuary." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is a small shrine dedicated to the Aru, hidden within a canyon. Blessed by the Aru thousands of years ago, the shrine has kept the Rust from seeping into the nearby soil. Choose one between these two Interesting Finds: {@adventure Obelisk of Anubia|SandsOfDoom14|6|Obelisk of Anubia} or {@adventure Speaking Statue of the Sphinx|SandsOfDoom14|6|Speaking Statue of the Sphinx}. The shrine features the chosen Interesting Find in addition to having the benefits of an Oasis.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "{@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14} in the characters' possession start to glow with radiant power, growing brighter as they approach the shrine. The characters gain {@variantrule Inspiration|DMG} once they find it." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis is located within a sandy cave, inhabited by Sand Spirits who gather to drink water and share gossip about events in the Wasteland. These spirits have built a miniature town entirely out of sand around the spring. They are friendly and can answer up to five questions from the characters. However, if the characters damage the sand village, the spirits grow resentful and hostile, behaving as though drunk (see {@adventure Sand Spirits|SandsOfDoom14|2|Sand Spirits})", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "The characters hear the whispers of the Sand Spirits carried by the wind blowing from the direction of the cave." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "The Oasis blooms within the skeleton of an {@creature Ancient Brass Dragon|MM} found at the base of a tall cliffside. The water spring flourishes inside the dragon's rib cage, while palm trees grow through its eye sockets. Even after the dragon's death, the Oasis continues to be affected by the magical regional effects linked to a brass dragon's presence (see its entry in the Monster Manual). Illusory images of dinosaurs can be seen wandering around the Oasis, gathering near the dragon's skeletal remains as if in mourning.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Finding the Oasis", + "entries": [ + "Magical tracks formed in the sand guide the characters to the Oasis (part of the brass dragon's regional effect)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sand Spirits", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 173, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d6}", + "Time of Appearance" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "While Camping", + "entries": [ + "The spirits gather around the party's water containers, lifting the sand around them as if trying to take the containers but lacking the strength to do so. They make repeated, flimsy attempts to open the containers during their stay, but fail every time." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits cover the party's campfire with sand, repeatedly smothering it whenever they try to make a new fire" + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "2", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Sleep", + "entries": [ + "The spirits slowly pile sand on top of the characters' bodies as they sleep, so when they awaken, they are half-buried. They create small figurines resembling snowmen made out of sand on their stomachs. The spirits stay through the morning while making endless figurines." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits fill all of the characters' bags with sand while they sleep. In the morning, if the characters start cooking, the spirits ruin their meals by sprinkling sand on their food." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "3", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "During Travel", + "entries": [ + "The party stumbles upon a foottall miniature rendition of Al'Kirat that the spirits have constructed out of sand. The spirits are living in the miniature city as they gossip about the Kirati." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits have also built an army of small figurines that attack the city. The figurines squirt streams of sand like siege weapons, destroying the city's walls and buildings in the process. They squirt the characters if they get too close." + ] + } + ] + } + ], + [ + "4", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Least Expected", + "entries": [ + "The spirits secretly stow away in the party's belongings and travel with them. They can hide anywhere sand could land, such as in a pocket, in a camel's fur, or on top of a hat. The spirits reveal themselves at the next marked location the characters visit." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Drunk", + "entries": [ + "The spirits hide in one or more of the characters' shoes, causing them discomfort as they walk. No matter how many times the characters empty their shoes, the sand reappears. The spirits then reveal themselves at the worst possible time at their next marked location they visit." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Sandstorm Timing", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 175, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d4}", + "Sandstorm Timing" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "The sandstorm arrives first, with the encounter taking place while the sandstorm is raging. If not possible, the encounter occurs as a result of the sandstorm." + ], + [ + "2", + "The sandstorm and the encounter begin simultaneously, potentially with the encounter occurring as a result of the incoming storm." + ], + [ + "3", + "The sandstorm arrives unexpectedly in the middle of the encounter." + ], + [ + "4", + "The encounter happens first, with the sandstorm arriving shortly after it concludes." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Chasing John", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 199, + "colLabels": [ + "Round", + "Complication", + "Penalty" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-5", + "col-6" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is pushing through a thick crowd of merchants and customers. As they are pushed, some of them drop their wares, fall onto coops of chickens, and break stalls. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} is hard to see amidst the commotion.", + "The character is partially {@condition Blinded|PHB} for the next round, either by a furious chicken pecking at their face or any manner of objects that land on their head. The character can't rely on their eyesight for the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "2", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} runs out of the Bazaar, climbs over a house, and begins running across the streets by jumping from house to house. Clothes hung to dry must be avoided, and calculated jumps must be made to keep track of {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John}.", + "The character trips and hurts a body part of the GM's choice, such as a leg, an arm, their eye, etc. The character can't use that body part as part of the skill check on the next round." + ], + [ + "3", + "{@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} makes a daring jump from up high, down to the street, landing on a wagon carrying hay. He then proceeds to run through a small stable towards a large wall with a small hole at the bottom. {@creature Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14|John} transforms into a small jackal, and attempts to enter the small hole to escape. Characters must avoid angry goats that run about in fear, and not get caught by guards, who scream: \"{@i you! stop!}\"", + "The character is apprehended by guards, who are furious about them pushing over merchants, running over houses, and disturbing the animals. Captured characters are sent to jail for {@dice 1d4} hours and made to pay a 10 Gold Piece fee. Characters who rolled above 15 on their skill check for this round are able to outrun the guards." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Magical Item Auctions", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 222, + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid", + "Magic Item", + "Winning Bid" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center", + "col-4", + "col-2 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Philter of Love|DMG}", + "300 gp", + "{@item Headband of Intellect|DMG}", + "1,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Figurine of Wondrous Power, Marble Elephant|DMG}", + "600 gp", + "{@item Immovable Rod|DMG}", + "1,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Mithral Half Plate Armor|DMG}", + "900 gp", + "{@item Dancing Sword|DMG}", + "3,000 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Days Tracked", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "11", + "Clan Bloodpaw arrives in Anan'Thul and disperses throughout the city to start their search." + ], + [ + "13", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} and his warband discover Hakkari's Temple, establish a camp, and begin the excavation." + ], + [ + "17", + "The excavation reaches its mid-way point, with half of area 42 uncovered." + ], + [ + "21", + "The final chamber of the temple, area 51, is uncovered. {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus is unearthed, and {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} claims the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} shortly afterward." + ], + [ + "24", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} leaves Anan'Thul and begins his journey to Kunaten Keep." + ], + [ + "29", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} arrives at Kunaten Keep." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Milestone", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 225, + "colLabels": [ + "Levels", + "Progress" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "5th-7th", + "The excavation has been underway for a week or two. Upon the characters' arrival, roll a {@dice 1d4-1} to determine how many days remain until the warband completes the excavation. If the result is 0, {@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} will open {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus and make a move for the relic precisely as the characters first arrive in area 51." + ], + [ + "8th", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} has already retrieved the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} and delivered it to {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}. The Anubian presence in the city triples as more warbands of Clan Bloodpaw gather to clear and rebuild the city." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Fabled Treasure", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 283, + "colLabels": [ + "{@dice d10}", + "Fabled Treasure" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-10" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1", + "{@item Babr-e Bayan|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "2", + "{@item Black Stone of Gribba|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "3", + "{@item Cards of Many Things|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "4", + "{@item Feather of the Simurgh|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "5", + "{@item Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "6", + "{@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "7", + "{@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "8", + "{@item Seven-Ringed Cup|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "9", + "{@item Solomon's Knowledge|SandsOfDoom14}" + ], + [ + "10", + "{@creature Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14}" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Special Enemies", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 293, + "colLabels": [ + "Enemy", + "Requirements", + "Units", + "Special Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-3", + "col-4", + "col-3" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}'s {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14|Possession}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} can manifest this form unless he no longer has possession over the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + "This Special Enemy can be used twice. An Anubian slave (statistics of a {@creature Commoner|MM}) accompanies the fighting force each time{@sup *}.", + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom14}, {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Yellow-Cloak|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Yellow-Cloaks}, and {@dice 1d4} {@creature Anubian Enchanter|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Enchanters}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "one {@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom14} and {@dice 1d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}." + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@sup *}The units escort a gnoll slave. At the start of the first round, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} possesses the prisoner using the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}. While possessing the slave, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}. Even while using this stat block, {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh (Possessed)|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} still benefits from the features and abilities of the {@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar}'s Minions", + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} can summon these minions unless he has been imprisoned, killed, or banished.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "This Special Enemy event can be used twice.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "First Time", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Salamander|MM|Salamanders} under the command of {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *}." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "Second Time", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *} returns. He summons {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Fire Elemental|MM|Fire Elementals} at the beginning of the first round of combat." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14|Yasar} himself does not fight alongside his minions, not wanting the city to discover his betrayal.", + "{@sup *}{@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14} is a Huge-sized {@creature Fire Elemental|MM} with 145 Hit Points and 16 AC. {@creature Inferno|SandsOfDoom14} can cast the {@spell Fireball|PHB} spell (recharge 5-6) as an action." + ] + } + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}'s Minions", + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14|Rashid} sends his minions after the party only if they have earned his wrath.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} (statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}), and {@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Invisible Stalker|MM|Invisible Stalkers}.", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} is under the effects of a {@spell Dominate Person|PHB} spell cast at 7th level. She kills herself if she fails." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza}", + "He is present unless killed as part of a {@adventure Wasteland Creature Encounter|SandsOfDoom14|6|Lord Ammu}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} rides a {@creature Young Fang Dragon|SandsOfDoom14} and commands {@dice 2d6} {@creature Anubian Reaver|SandsOfDoom14|Anubian Reavers}.", + "{@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} wields the {@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14} unless previously taken by the characters." + ], + [ + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}", + "She is present unless dismembered in {@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4}, killed in {@adventure The Duaat|SandsOfDoom14|6|The Duaat}, or if she allies with the party.", + "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara}{@sup *}, {@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Shadow Demon|MM|Shadow Demons} and {@dice 2d6+1} {@creature Ghost|MM|Anubian Ghosts}. The ghosts automatically succeed in their attempts to possess basic Kirati Soldiers (see {@adventure Kirati Soldiers|SandsOfDoom14|11|Kirati Soldiers}).", + "{@sup *}{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} uses the statistics of an {@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom14}, except she can cast {@spell Spirit Guardians|PHB} at will and gains 10 Temporary Hit Points at the end of her turns while the spell is active. She wields the {@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}, unless the party has taken it." + ], + [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}", + "He is present unless he is killed in {@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9} and {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} has been prevented from resurrecting him.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14}.", + { + "type": "list", + "style": "list-hang", + "items": [ + { + "type": "item", + "name": "With Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+1} {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} (statistics of {@creature Helmed Horror|MM|Helmed Horrors}) and one Large-sized {@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14} (statistics of a {@creature Stone Golem|MM})." + ] + }, + { + "type": "item", + "name": "No Hand of Brass", + "entries": [ + "{@dice 1d4+2} {@creature Mummy|MM|Mummies} and two {@creature Mummy Lord|MM|Mummy Lords} (no legendary or lair actions)." + ] + } + ] + } + ] + }, + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} wields the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} unless the characters have the relic. While attuned to the relic, his Hit Points increase by 30, and he gains the ability to cast the spell {@spell Heat Metal|PHB} as a Bonus Action on each of his turns. He holds one {@item Spell Scroll|DMG|Spell Scroll} of up to 7th level, whose spell has been specifically picked to counter the characters strategies." + ], + [ + "{@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom14}", + "The {@creature Liitlh|SandsOfDoom14|Lamia} allies herself with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} if the party fails to eliminate or befriend her in {@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7}. The Pharaoh has offered to grant her rulership of Kirat as a vassal state of the Anubian Empire.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), {@dice 1d4} packs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}), and {@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14}{@sup *}.", + "Add an additional four Kirati Soldiers on the character's side for this encounter. On the second round, they reveal themselves to be a {@creature Pack of Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom14} on {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}'s side." + ] + }, + "{@sup *}{@creature Jamil|SandsOfDoom14} is a {@creature Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)|MM} with 85 Hit Points, {@item Splint Armor|PHB} (17 AC), and wields a {@item Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|SandsOfDoom14}, which deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to devils and tieflings. He can make two melee attacks as an action." + ], + [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}", + "He is present only if he survives the events of {@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10} and fails to profit from the Roaming Treasury.", + { + "type": "entries", + "entries": [ + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers}, and {@dice 1d6+1} {@creature Berserker|MM|Berserkers}.", + "Pick three 5-foot square locations on the map for the encounter. A {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom14} (5 charges) is hidden in each of these locations which {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} can detonate with fire." + ] + }, + "Each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14} has a loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14}, while {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret Thorne} has two. {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14|Garret} has sold his soul to the Church for power: his Hit Points increase by 40, has Resistance to Fire damage, and can cast {@spell Fireball|PHB} ({@dc 15}) as a Bonus Action three times a day with no need for a spell slot." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Siege Reinforcements", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 294, + "colLabels": [ + "Ally", + "Cost", + "Description" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-2 text-center", + "col-1 text-center", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia}", + "4", + "Available only in the Path of [Erudition]. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk}", + "4", + "Available only in either the Path of [Devotion] or the Path of [Benevolence]. His statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14}", + "4", + "His statistics are described in {@adventure Chapter 1|SandsOfDoom14|1|Vizier Rashid}. He is available even if the characters have earned his wrath, as he prioritizes saving the city. He is unavailable during the {@adventure Night of the Siege|SandsOfDoom14|11|Night of the Siege} phase." + ], + [ + "Genie", + "4", + "Requires the genie to have been freed from their prison and/or the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom14}, and to be inclined to assist the party. The genie may be {@creature Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Dao|MM}), {@creature Mirage|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Marid|MM}), {@creature Shamal|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Djinni|MM}), or {@creature Ziba|SandsOfDoom14} ({@creature Efreeti|MM}). The genie cannot cast the {@spell Conjure Elemental|PHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "Requires the party to have an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. Her statistics are described in {@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13}. She does not get access to the special Reactions found on her stat block." + ], + [ + "{@creature Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14} or {@creature Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "They both use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have 70 Hit Points and deal {@damage 4d10} Fire damage rather than {@damage 1d10}. Additionally, three times per encounter, they can replace their ability to do damage in a turn in exchange for casting the {@spell Fireball|PHB} spell ({@dc 15})." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. Statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with 70 Hit Points. Wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG}, a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG}, and a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. She is unavailable during the Night of the Siege phase." + ], + [ + "{@creature Bearded Devil|MM|Bearded Devils} x4", + "2", + "Requires the Merchant Council to approve the summoning of a hellish legion (see {@adventure Unleash Devils|SandsOfDoom14|11|Reaching the Coliseum}). Each devil uses the statistics of Medium sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}. They have Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "{@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, but he has 70 Hit Points and restores 20 Hit Points rather than 5. {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}, but he deals 30 damage rather than 10. {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14|Eli} and {@creature Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14} are accompanied by two Beasts of Ashae (see 'Beasts of Ashae'), in addition to any other Beasts of Ashae that may already be reinforcing the party." + ], + [ + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom14}", + "2", + "{@creature Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Earth Elemental|MM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14}", + "1", + "{@creature Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14|Zaluna} uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14}, but she has 70 Hit Points and restores 20 Hit Points rather than 5. Additionally, creatures she heals are automatically affected by the {@spell Lesser Restoration|PHB} spell." + ], + [ + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14}", + "1", + "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista}", + "1", + "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14|Kallista} uses the statistics of a Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}, but she has Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Additionally, she deals 20 Slashing damage and 5 Fire damage, rather than 5 Piercing damage." + ], + [ + "Kirati Soldiers x4", + "1", + "These can be any combination of {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Fighters}, {@creature Kirati Archer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Archers}, {@creature Kirati Cleric|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Clerics}, or {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14|Kirati Sorcerers}." + ], + [ + "Black Company {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with either {@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} or {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14}, and can only be selected once per encounter. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}. Once per combat, the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14|Gunslingers} can fire their {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14|Grimfire Pistols} at a target within 60 feet of all of them. The target takes takes 5 Piercing damage and 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14}. Additionally, all creatures within 5 feet of the target take 5 Fire damage for each {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "Minotaur or Ogre slaves x2", + "1", + "They each use the statistics of Large-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14|Brass Sentinels} x2", + "1", + "Require attunement to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14} or an alliance with {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|High Priest Hakkari}. They each use the statistics of Medium-sized {@creature Kirati Fighter (Enhanced)|SandsOfDoom14|Enhanced Kirati Fighters}, but with 18 AC. Further, they are Immune to the spells and effects of other {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom14|14}. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Imp|MM|Imps} x4", + "1", + "Available only in the Path of [Benevolence]. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Sorcerer|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have a Flying Speed of 40 feet. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "{@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} x4", + "1", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14}. They each use the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}, but they have Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Can only be selected once per encounter." + ], + [ + "Beasts of Ashae x2", + "0", + "Requires an alliance with {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14|Ashae}. The reinforcements may include any beast without a Flying Speed, such as a boar, snake, scorpion, or a rhinoceros. Each uses the statistics of a {@creature Kirati Fighter|SandsOfDoom14}. The Beasts of Ashae reinforcement does not cost Reinforcement Points but can only be selected once per encounter." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Timeline of Sands of Doom", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 326, + "colLabels": [ + "Day", + "Events. Starting from 5th level." + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-1 text-center", + "col-11" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "0", + "The party meets {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14} in the {@adventure Temple of Time|SandsOfDoom14|5|Temple of Time}." + ], + [ + "{@color 1|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b Full Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 2|f7ec0f}", + "Hundreds of {@creature Peryton|MM|Perytons} migrate into the {@adventure Westspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Westspire Mountains}." + ], + [ + "{@color 3|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom14|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}." + ], + [ + "{@color 4|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 5|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} arrives at 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], + [ + "{@color 13|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} finds and begins excavation of the {@adventure Ziggurat|SandsOfDoom14|9|The Ziggurat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 14|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} returns to her lair in the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Southspire Mountains} and stays there for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 15|f7ec0f}", + "The Black Company obtains one half of the Scarab Key and begin their search of the other." + ], + [ + "{@color 16|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b New Moon} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 17|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz}'s excavation reaches its midway point." + ], + [ + "{@color 18|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} casts the {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell upon the characters, if aware of them." + ], + [ + "{@color 19|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} travels to and bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom14|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 3 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 20|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 21|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} uncovers {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari}'s sarcophagus." + ], + [ + "{@color 22|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} hunts {@creature Orc|MM|Orcs} in {@adventure O'grila|SandsOfDoom14|2|O'grila} for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 23|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is at its {@b Third Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 24|ffffff}", + "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom14|Yz} leaves {@adventure Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|9} for {@adventure Kunaten Keep|SandsOfDoom14|6|Return to Kunaten}." + ], + [ + "{@color 25|47c5dd}", + "A great flaying sandstorm blows across the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great 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"{@creature Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14|John} and his gang from the Black Company arrive at the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)} in search for {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14}." + ], + [ + "{@color 34|6bbe46}", + "Prizes for the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8} are delivered." + ], + [ + "{@color 35|f7ec0f}", + "Out of fear for the advancing Anubian army, Zarai begins preparations to evacuate the Oasis." + ], + [ + "{@color 36|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} travels to the {@adventure Eastspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom14|2|Eastspire Mountains} to hunt and devour fang dragons for 5 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 37|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 38|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 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Any 'Anubian' or 'Orc' random encounter during this period also includes the '{@adventure Gorgoroth|SandsOfDoom14|6|Gorgoroth}' encounter." + ], + [ + "{@color 48|ef3837}", + "{@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} casts the {@spell Scrying|PHB} spell upon the characters and attempts to subvert their current goal." + ], + [ + "{@color 49|f7ec0f}", + "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14} enters the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)}." + ], + [ + "{@color 50|ef3837}", + "The Anubian army conquers the {@adventure Oasis of Zarai|SandsOfDoom14|6|Oasis of Zarai (Oasis)}." + ], + [ + "{@color 51|ef3837}", + "The characters are ambushed by one {@creature Gnoll Assassin|SandsOfDoom14} for each character present, sent by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu}." + ], + [ + "{@color 52|47c5dd}", + "{@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} bathes at the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom14|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)} for 8 days." + ], + [ + "{@color 53|f7ec0f}", + "The moon is in its {@b Third Quarter} phase." + ], + [ + "{@color 54|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 55|47c5dd}", + "A wave of Extreme Heat washes over the {@adventure Wasteland|SandsOfDoom14|2|The Great Wasteland}." + ], + [ + "{@color 56|ef3837}", + "Several Anubian war bands arrive near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 57|ef3837}", + "{@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat} closes its gates and enters martial law." + ], + [ + "{@color 58|ef3837}", + "The War Council meets in {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat} to discuss the war." + ], + [ + "{@color 59|ef3837}", + "The Anubian army fully assembles near {@adventure Al'Kirat|SandsOfDoom14|1|Al'Kirat}." + ], + [ + "{@color 60|ef3837}", + "Siege of Al'Kirat begins. There is a {@b Full Moon} at night." + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Relic Locations", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 345, + "colLabels": [ + "Divine Relic", + "Location it is Found" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3", + "col-9" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Ankh of Life|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Nemisis})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crook of Law|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom14|Lord Ammu} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Inside the stomach of {@creature Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14|Gorgoroth} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6|Gorgoroth})" + ], + [ + "{@item Emerald Hourglass|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Found inert within the {@adventure Temple of Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14|3|Temple of Aku'Tal} ({@adventure Chapter 3|SandsOfDoom14|3})" + ], + [ + "{@item Flail of Reeds|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Hamza|SandsOfDoom14|Hamza} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom14|Souk} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Held by {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14|Hakkari} inside his sarcophagus ({@adventure Chapter 9|SandsOfDoom14|9|Hakkari's Tomb})" + ], + [ + "{@item Knife of Topaz|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Auctioned at the {@adventure Enchanted Gala|SandsOfDoom14|8} ({@adventure Chapter 8|SandsOfDoom14|8})" + ], + [ + "{@item Mask of Opals|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Worn by {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom14|Lilith the Lamia} ({@adventure Chapter 7|SandsOfDoom14|7|Lilith})" + ], + [ + "{@item Moonstone Cloak|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Floats above the pinnacle of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom14|6|Center Spire} ({@adventure Chapter 6|SandsOfDoom14|6})" + ], + [ + "{@item Onyxian Jar|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Wielded by {@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom14|Asmara} ({@adventure Chapter 4|SandsOfDoom14|4|Asmara})" + ], + [ + "{@item Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Worn by {@creature Malicia of the Ruby Eye|SandsOfDoom14|Malicia} ({@adventure Appendix B|SandsOfDoom14|13})" + ], + [ + "{@item Sapphire Ring|SandsOfDoom14}", + "Hidden inside the {@adventure Roaming Treasury|SandsOfDoom14|10|Roaming Treasury of Sekhmet (Oasis)} ({@adventure Chapter 10|SandsOfDoom14|10})" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Spell Scrolls", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 357, + "colLabels": [ + "Spell Level", + "Save DC", + "Attack Bonus", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "1st", + "13", + "+5", + "50 gp" + ], + [ + "2nd", + "13", + "+5", + "100 gp" + ], + [ + "3rd", + "15", + "+7", + "200 gp" + ], + [ + "4th", + "15", + "+7", + "350 gp" + ], + [ + "5th", + "17", + "+9", + "700 gp" + ] + ] + }, + { + "name": "Enchanted Items", + "source": "SandsOfDoom14", + "page": 357, + "colLabels": [ + "Magic Item", + "Attunement", + "Cost" + ], + "colStyles": [ + "col-6", + "col-3 text-center", + "col-3 text-center" + ], + "rows": [ + [ + "{@item Sending Stones|DMG|Pair of Sending Stones}", + "No", + "250 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Goggles of Night|DMG}", + "No", + "300 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Rope of Climbing|DMG}", + "No", + "350 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Sovereign Glue|DMG}", + "No", + "400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Universal Solvent|DMG}", + "No", + "400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Saddle of the Cavalier|DMG}", + "No", + "450 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bag of Holding|DMG}", + "No", + "500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Dimensional Shackles|DMG}", + "No", + "500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Boots of Elvenkind|DMG}", + "No", + "650 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Elvenkind|DMG}", + "Yes", + "850 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Efficient Quiver|DMG}", + "No", + "1,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Hat of Disguise|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Archery|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Eyes of the Eagle|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Necklace of Adaptation|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gloves of Missile Snaring|DMG}", + "Yes", + "1,600 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Periapt of Wound Closure|DMG}", + "Yes", + "2,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Jumping|DMG}", + "Yes", + "2,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Helm of Telepathy|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,200 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}", + "Yes", + "3,400 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gauntlets of Ogre Power|DMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Headband of Intellect|DMG}", + "Yes", + "4,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Bracers of Defense|DMG}", + "Yes", + "5,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Gem of Seeing|DMG}", + "Yes", + "5,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Free Action|DMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Evasion|DMG}", + "Yes", + "6,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Amulet of Health|DMG}", + "Yes", + "7,500 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Belt of Dwarvenkind|DMG}", + "Yes", + "8,000 gp" + ], + [ + "{@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG}", + "Yes", + "10,000 gp" + ] + ] + } + ] +} From 524e562e79357a173c62d949276c7c0b28318b6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:11:04 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 19/24] _test fix --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json index 4986f871c9..1a85267116 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json @@ -31,13 +31,13 @@ "monster", "monsterFluff" ], - "_test": { - "additionalImageSources": [ - "SandsofDoom" - ] - }, "_dateLastModifiedHash": "7a8b3c1e60" }, + "_test": { + "additionalImageSources": [ + "SandsofDoom" + ] + }, "adventure": [ { "name": "Sands of Doom", From add54aa36088a36b8bfd4df8ea8d1a3c110d35b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julitutu <58534179+Julitutu@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:16:21 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 20/24] Fix --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json index 1a85267116..6f9562f906 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ }, "_test": { "additionalImageSources": [ - "SandsofDoom" + "SandsOfDoom" ] }, "adventure": [ From 21c459e2ff32a96062fa56ad9c242bcfa60e9d5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JuliTutu Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 07:48:37 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 21/24] Normalize Sands of Doom sources and remove duplicates Unify source identifiers and clean duplicated content across the Sands of Doom adventure files. Changes include: updated source abbreviations (SoD14 -> SoD'14, SoD -> SoD'24), added a "SandsOfDoom" monster dependency to the 2014 JSON, updated many reprintedAs tags to reference "SandsOfDoom" (removing the trailing '14'), removed duplicate year-specific statblocks/items (the "(2014)" variants), and removed unused "columns" properties from list blocks. These edits deduplicate entries and standardize references between the two files. --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json | 187 +- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 6718 +---------------- 2 files changed, 235 insertions(+), 6670 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json index 6f9562f906..088da946f4 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom (2014).json @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ "sources": [ { "json": "SandsOfDoom14", - "abbreviation": "SoD14", + "abbreviation": "SoD'14", "full": "Sands of Doom (2014)", "authors": [ "Fermin Caballero (MrRhexx)" @@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ "dateLastModified": 1769032512, "dependencies": { "monster": [ - "MM" + "MM", + "SandsOfDoom" ] }, "internalCopies": [ @@ -41558,7 +41559,7 @@ "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Prophecy.webp" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Prophecy|SandsOfDoom14" + "Prophecy|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gynosphinx", @@ -41622,7 +41623,7 @@ "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/ANAMNESIS.webp" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom14" + "Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Androsphinx", @@ -42340,7 +42341,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom14" + "Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Mage", @@ -42431,7 +42432,7 @@ "Robe of Stars|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom14" + "Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Rakshasa", @@ -42478,7 +42479,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Salem|SandsOfDoom14" + "Salem|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Cat", @@ -42523,7 +42524,7 @@ ] }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Morgiana|SandsOfDoom14" + "Morgiana|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Assassin", @@ -42576,7 +42577,7 @@ "formula": "9d8" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom14" + "Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Priest", @@ -42625,7 +42626,7 @@ "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom14" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom14" + "Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Efreeti", @@ -42721,7 +42722,7 @@ "Infernal" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom14" + "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Berserker", @@ -42776,7 +42777,7 @@ "Anubian" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom14" + "Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Noble", @@ -42836,7 +42837,7 @@ "perception": "+6" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom14" + "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gargoyle", @@ -42884,7 +42885,7 @@ "Celestial" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom14" + "Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Hydra", @@ -42963,7 +42964,7 @@ "Rod of Alertness|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Alacrity|SandsOfDoom14" + "Alacrity|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Mage", @@ -43016,7 +43017,7 @@ "G" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Squeak|SandsOfDoom14" + "Squeak|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Knight", @@ -43308,7 +43309,7 @@ "Nimbus|SandsOfDoom14" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom14" + "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gladiator", @@ -43470,7 +43471,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom14" + "Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Iron Golem", @@ -43561,7 +43562,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Dryad", @@ -43607,7 +43608,7 @@ }, "cr": "4", "reprintedAs": [ - "Sheseru|SandsOfDoom14" + "Sheseru|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", @@ -43641,7 +43642,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 267, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Awakened Tree", @@ -43669,7 +43670,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom14" + "Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Druid", @@ -43878,7 +43879,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom14" + "Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", @@ -43904,7 +43905,7 @@ "E" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Speaksby|SandsOfDoom14" + "Speaksby|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Imp", @@ -43931,7 +43932,7 @@ "E" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Jackal John|SandsOfDoom14" + "Jackal John|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Jackalwere", @@ -43963,7 +43964,7 @@ "G" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Celine|SandsOfDoom14" + "Celine|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Cat", @@ -44010,7 +44011,7 @@ "G" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Radija|SandsOfDoom14" + "Radija|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Spy", @@ -44046,7 +44047,7 @@ "N" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom14" + "Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Earth Elemental", @@ -44080,7 +44081,7 @@ "Hat of Disguise|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom14" + "Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Mage", @@ -44127,7 +44128,7 @@ "N" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Holgam|SandsOfDoom14" + "Holgam|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Veteran", @@ -44167,7 +44168,7 @@ "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom14" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom14" + "Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Knight", @@ -44196,7 +44197,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom14" + "Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Bandit Captain", @@ -44257,7 +44258,7 @@ "cha": 10, "cr": "7", "reprintedAs": [ - "Deathsting|SandsOfDoom14" + "Deathsting|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Giant Scorpion", @@ -44328,7 +44329,7 @@ "page": 317, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Diabolica|SandsOfDoom14" + "Diabolica|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Erinyes", @@ -44355,7 +44356,7 @@ "page": 223, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom14" + "Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gladiator", @@ -44378,7 +44379,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14" + "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Noble", @@ -44407,7 +44408,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Steve|SandsOfDoom14" + "Steve|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Jackalwere", @@ -44430,7 +44431,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Marie|SandsOfDoom14" + "Marie|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Jackalwere", @@ -44453,7 +44454,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Eurydice|SandsOfDoom14" + "Eurydice|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Harpy", @@ -44485,7 +44486,7 @@ "burrow": 60 }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom14" + "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom" ], "immune": [ "fire", @@ -44573,7 +44574,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ferrus|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ferrus|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Dao", @@ -44614,7 +44615,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom14" + "Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Ogre", @@ -44694,7 +44695,7 @@ "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom14" + "Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -44736,7 +44737,7 @@ "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom14" + "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -44778,7 +44779,7 @@ "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom14" + "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -44820,7 +44821,7 @@ "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom14" + "Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -44866,7 +44867,7 @@ "special": "105" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom14" + "Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -44989,7 +44990,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom14" + "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Roc", @@ -45043,7 +45044,7 @@ "stealth": "+5" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom14" + "Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Imp", @@ -45135,7 +45136,7 @@ "Potion of Greater Healing|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom14" + "Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Assassin", @@ -45188,7 +45189,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom14" + "Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Jackalwere", @@ -45212,7 +45213,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Gurtr|SandsOfDoom14" + "Gurtr|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Noble", @@ -45243,7 +45244,7 @@ "special": "130" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom14" + "Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom" ], "action": [ { @@ -45286,7 +45287,7 @@ "isNamedCreature": true, "cr": "5", "reprintedAs": [ - "Ishva|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ishva|SandsOfDoom" ], "size": [ "M" @@ -45523,7 +45524,7 @@ "special": "10" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom14" + "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul|SandsOfDoom" ], "attachedItems": [ "Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom14" @@ -45627,7 +45628,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Helga|SandsOfDoom14" + "Helga|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)", @@ -45651,7 +45652,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Inferno|SandsOfDoom14" + "Inferno|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Fire Elemental", @@ -45690,7 +45691,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Minotaur", @@ -45719,7 +45720,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Izenar|SandsOfDoom14" + "Izenar|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Commoner", @@ -45733,7 +45734,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Kuk|SandsOfDoom14" + "Kuk|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Commoner", @@ -45754,7 +45755,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom14" + "Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -45784,7 +45785,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom14" + "Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom" ], "alignment": [ "L", @@ -45815,7 +45816,7 @@ "page": 298, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Malvian|SandsOfDoom14" + "Malvian|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Incubus", @@ -45849,7 +45850,7 @@ "Potion of Healing|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom14" + "Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Scout", @@ -45937,7 +45938,7 @@ "Staff of Charming|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom14" + "Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Doppelganger", @@ -45978,7 +45979,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom14" + "Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Spy", @@ -46026,7 +46027,7 @@ "G" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom14" + "Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Hill Giant", @@ -46050,7 +46051,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Mirage|SandsOfDoom14" + "Mirage|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Marid", @@ -46089,7 +46090,7 @@ "page": 70, "isNpc": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ribbit|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ribbit|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Commoner", @@ -46131,7 +46132,7 @@ "Cloak of Protection|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Narian|SandsOfDoom14" + "Narian|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gladiator", @@ -46204,7 +46205,7 @@ "climb": 30 }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom14" + "Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Helmed Horror", @@ -46288,7 +46289,7 @@ "page": 233, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom14" + "Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Brass Sentinel", @@ -46338,7 +46339,7 @@ "Understands Common" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom14" + "Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Giant Boar", @@ -46375,7 +46376,7 @@ "N" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom14" + "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Commoner", @@ -46432,7 +46433,7 @@ "Dagger of Venom|DMG" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Sees-Snakes|SandsOfDoom14" + "Sees-Snakes|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Cult Fanatic", @@ -46495,7 +46496,7 @@ "stunned" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom14" + "Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Empyrean", @@ -46549,7 +46550,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Shamal|SandsOfDoom14" + "Shamal|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Djinni", @@ -46582,7 +46583,7 @@ "N" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Theris Tharimeh|SandsOfDoom14" + "Theris Tharimeh|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Noble", @@ -46674,7 +46675,7 @@ "page": 272, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Wesson|SandsOfDoom14" + "Wesson|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Gunslinger", @@ -46705,7 +46706,7 @@ "M" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Windhowl|SandsOfDoom14" + "Windhowl|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Druid", @@ -46773,7 +46774,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Xindra|SandsOfDoom14" + "Xindra|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Worg", @@ -46867,7 +46868,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom14" + "Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Bone Devil", @@ -46891,7 +46892,7 @@ "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Ziba|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ziba|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Efreeti", @@ -46926,7 +46927,7 @@ "E" ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom14" + "Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Ogre", @@ -46949,7 +46950,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 288, "reprintedAs": [ - "Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom14" + "Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom" ], "speed": { "walk": 20, @@ -46980,7 +46981,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 286, "reprintedAs": [ - "Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom14" + "Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom" ], "type": "construct", "alignment": [ @@ -47048,7 +47049,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 104, "reprintedAs": [ - "Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom14" + "Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom" ], "int": 3, "type": "undead", @@ -47119,7 +47120,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 180, "reprintedAs": [ - "Uluusis|SandsOfDoom14" + "Uluusis|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Young Red Shadow Dragon", @@ -47141,7 +47142,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 182, "reprintedAs": [ - "Nemisis|SandsOfDoom14" + "Nemisis|SandsOfDoom" ], "hp": { "special": "168" @@ -47239,7 +47240,7 @@ "page": 217, "isNpc": true, "reprintedAs": [ - "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom14" + "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Noble", @@ -47270,7 +47271,7 @@ "source": "SandsOfDoom14", "page": 228, "reprintedAs": [ - "Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom14" + "Rustbone Skeleton|SandsOfDoom" ], "cr": "1", "hp": { @@ -47365,7 +47366,7 @@ "special": "36" }, "reprintedAs": [ - "Blackjack|SandsOfDoom14" + "Blackjack|SandsOfDoom" ], "_copy": { "name": "Warhorse", @@ -47387,7 +47388,7 @@ } ], "reprintedAs": [ - "Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom14" + "Ghurzak, the Oathbreaker|SandsOfDoom" ], "attachedItems": [ "+1 Plate Armor|DMG", diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index ce3fd5b14b..35318c4353 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ "sources": [ { "json": "SandsOfDoom", - "abbreviation": "SoD", + "abbreviation": "SoD'24", "full": "Sands of Doom", "authors": [ "Fermin Caballero (MrRhexx)" @@ -32056,14 +32056,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Prophecy (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -32107,14 +32100,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -33121,15 +33107,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Ferrus (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 353 - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -33163,15 +33141,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Mirage (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 353 - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -33205,15 +33175,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Shamal (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 354 - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -33249,15 +33211,7 @@ { "type": "list", "style": "list-no-bullets", - "columns": 2, "items": [ - { - "type": "statblock", - "tag": "creature", - "name": "Ziba (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 354 - }, { "type": "statblock", "tag": "creature", @@ -34762,24 +34716,16 @@ "{@creature Anubian Brute|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Anubian Champion|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Anubian High Priest|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Prophecy (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Anamnesis (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Souk, Wielder of the Golden Spear|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature High Commander Annubarack|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Brass Titan (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature High Priest Asmara|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Mantell Darsk (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Brass Sentinel (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Sentinel Neithar (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom}", - "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom}", "{@creature Pack Lord Yz|SandsOfDoom}" ], @@ -35778,34 +35724,6 @@ "CNS" ] }, - { - "name": "Nimbus (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 296, - "baseItem": "Spear|PHB", - "type": "M", - "rarity": "rare", - "weight": 7, - "weaponCategory": "simple", - "property": [ - "T", - "V" - ], - "range": "20/60", - "dmg1": "1d6", - "dmgType": "P", - "dmg2": "1d8", - "bonusWeapon": "+2", - "attachedSpells": [ - "Lightning Bolt|PHB" - ], - "charges": "3", - "recharge": "dawn", - "rechargeAmount": 3, - "entries": [ - "This {@item Spear|PHB} deals an additional {@damage 2d6} Lightning damage on a hit. And can cast the spell {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} originating from the spear three times per day." - ] - }, { "name": "Nimbus", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -35892,67 +35810,6 @@ ], "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 261, - "rarity": "very rare", - "wondrous": true, - "sentient": true, - "entries": [ - "Gomorrah is a unique {@item Carpet of Flying, 4 ft. × 6 ft.|DMG|Carpet of Flying}, crafted long ago by a sinister coven of hags. Its fabric, woven from the hairs of their countless victims, holds the soul of a young child named Gomorrah. When Gomorrah is rolled as a Fabled Treasure, it follows the chosen character from afar, curious yet scared. It then reveals itself at the most opportune moment.", - "The carpet measures 4 feet in width and 6 feet in length. It has a flying speed of 60 feet and can support up to 400 pounds of weight.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Sentience", - "entries": [ - "Gomorrah is a sentient chaotic good carpet of flying with an Intelligence of 9 (-1), a Wisdom of 17 (+3), and a Charisma of 11 (+0). It has hearing and normal vision out to a range of 300 feet. Gomorrah understands Common and Infernal, but can't speak. Instead, Gomorrah communicates by moving its body to make signs and gestures." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Personality", - "entries": [ - "Gomorrah is passive, submissive, and shy, often avoiding the spotlight. It prioritizes the comfort and happiness of others, forming strong bonds with those who demonstrate love and care. The carpet is easily intimidated by threats. It innately seeks parental figures, gravitating towards older characters and yearning for their approval." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Rules", - "entries": [ - "Being a sentient creature, Gomorrah has the ability to leave the Treasury with the party of its own volition." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", - "entries": [ - "Much like golems and animated suits of armor, mages have instilled the souls of elementals into inanimate objects since the dawn of time. However, to truly produce a personality, one must use the soul of a true living being. The carpet clearly bears a true soul within it, likely the result of terrible, dark magic." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { - "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "rarity": "unknown (magic)", - "type": "M", - "baseItem": "Battleaxe|PHB", - "weight": 4, - "weaponCategory": "martial", - "property": [ - "T", - "V" - ], - "range": "20/60", - "dmg1": "1d8", - "dmgType": "S", - "dmg2": "1d10", - "entries": [ - "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" - ] - }, { "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -35976,42 +35833,6 @@ "This Battleaxe deals an additional {@damage 3d8} damage to {@filter Devils|bestiary|tag=devil} and {@race Tiefling|XPHB|Tieflings}" ] }, - { - "name": "Magic Lamp (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 285, - "rarity": "unknown (magic)", - "type": "GV|XDMG", - "wondrous": true, - "entries": [ - "The lamp functions as an {@item Iron Flask|XDMG}, but it is specifically designed to\u2014and may only\u2014capture genies, such as the {@creature Djinni|XMM}, {@creature Marid|XMM}, {@creature Dao|XMM}, and {@creature Efreeti|XMM}. The Magic Lamp has the capacity to hold up to four genies at a time. Genies automatically fail any saving throw made to resist the effects of the Magic Lamp; however, once fully freed from the lamp, the genie is forever {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to being captured by it again.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Capturing a Genie", - "entries": [ - "In Sands of Doom, three additional genies can be captured with the Magic Lamp: a {@creature Djinni|XMM} at the top of {@adventure Center Spire|SandsOfDoom|6|Center Spire}, a {@creature Dao|XMM} transformed into a terrifying monster, and a {@creature Marid|XMM} mystically shackled to the bottom of the {@adventure Issith Cauldron|SandsOfDoom|6|Scalding Mists (Oasis)}.", - "For more details on each of the genies of Sands of Doom, their personalities, and the rules they follow, see {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15}." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Summoning a Genie", - "entries": [ - "A creature holding the Magic Lamp can use an action to remove the stopper and free one of the genies trapped within, chosen at random.", - "For 1 hour, the genie is forced to obey the commands of the creature that released it, is prohibited from causing harm to them or their companions, and it cannot move more than 10 feet away from the lamp or willingly touch it. Only one genie can be freed and controlled in this way at a time.", - "At the end of the hour, or after a wish has been granted, the genie is unbound from the lamp's magic and is released into the world\u2014to do with its existence as it desires." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "An Offer of One Wish", - "entries": [ - "The genie summoned by the Magic Lamp, provided it is capable of doing so, is required to offer a single wish to the creature that released it. It is not, however, obligated to clarify any of the rules, limitations, or consequences associated with the creation of wishes." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Magic Lamp", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36048,45 +35869,6 @@ ], "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Babr-e Bayan (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 284, - "rarity": "legendary", - "baseItem": "Chain Mail|PHB", - "type": "HA", - "weight": 55, - "ac": 16, - "strength": "13", - "bonusAc": "+3", - "stealth": true, - "wondrous": true, - "reqAttune": true, - "immune": [ - "fire" - ], - "grantsLanguage": true, - "entries": [ - "A creature wearing this armor gains a +3 bonus to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}, is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to Fire damage, and can understand and speak {@language Primordial|XPHB}. In addition, the creature can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.", - "A creature wearing the Babr-e Bayan is immune to the effects of {@spell Wish|PHB} spells and cannot be directly targeted by such a spell nor can they be harmed from its direct consequences. For example, if a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell were to cause a building to collapse with the wearer inside, the wearer would emerge unscathed.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Rules", - "entries": [ - "Different characters can take individual segments of the Babr-e Bayan out of the Treasury without drawing Sekhmet's ire, as each piece is worthless by itself. The artifact's true power only becomes apparent once all three layers are combined." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", - "entries": [ - "The armor resembles that worn by a legendary barbarian king, famed for hunting and slaying the powerful genies that ruled over his land. It is said that the armor rendered him impervious to the potent magic of his foes." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Babr-e Bayan", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36274,98 +36056,6 @@ ], "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "The Enchanted Horse (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 286, - "rarity": "legendary", - "wondrous": true, - "entries": [ - "The character who rolls the {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} as their Fabled Treasure is cautiously approached by the mare, who forms an immediate and unbreakable bond with the character.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "The {@creature Enchanted Horse (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Enchanted Horse} uses the statistics of a {@creature Nightmare|MM} with the following changes: it is a Neutral-aligned Construct, {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to Lightning instead of Fire, and grants Lightning {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB} to its rider rather than Fire {@variantrule Resistance|XPHB}. It does not have the Ethereal Stride or Illumination features, has an AC of 16, and its Hoove Attacks deal Lightning rather than Fire damage. Furthermore, the mare can always understand the languages spoken by its rider." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Rules", - "entries": [ - "Being a living creature, the Enchanted Horse has the ability to leave the Treasury of its own volition." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (Nature)", - "entries": [ - "Deep within the animal's eyes, faint glimpses of gears and small arcs of lightning reveal the mare to be part mechanical. However, the horse's natural movements and mannerisms suggest that its brain is, at the very least, almost certainly that of a real horse." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, - { - "name": "Cards of Many Things (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 284, - "rarity": "legendary", - "wondrous": true, - "entries": [ - "The treasure consists of four cards from the {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}, lying among the grim remnants of a band of adventurers. These adventurers fell victim to their own hubris by drawing recklessly from the deck, succumbing to both of the deck's blessings and its curses. All that remains are two skeletal corpses, walls stained with dried blood, and twenty-two cards scattered across the ground.", - "All but four of the cards have their front faces burned and marred. The remaining four have their front faces obscured by a mystical shadow, indicating that they have not yet been drawn. To activate one of these four cards, a creature must first place the card face down, then purposefully flip it face up as an action. The card's effect then manifests based on which card was revealed. The characters have no means of identifying which cards remain or what their effects might be until such a card is drawn and activated in this way.", - "The four cards yet to be drawn are the {@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, {@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}, and {@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|DMG} cards. To determine which card is revealed whenever any of the cards are flipped, assign each of the four cards a number and then roll a {@dice d4}. The cards' effects follow the descriptions in the Dungeon Master's Guide, with the following alterations:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "{@card Throne|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", - "entries": [ - "A glowing portal materializes a magical contract, which lands directly in the character's hands. The legal document details that, provided the character successfully expels the enemy forces currently occupying Kunaten Keep, they will be granted rightful ownership of the keep and its surrounding lands. The contract names the character as the sole beneficiary and bears the signature of the Sultana. Beyond all reason, despite any logic or evidence to the contrary, the Sultana remembers signing the contract, acknowledges its validity, and willingly honors its terms." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "{@card Skull|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", - "entries": [ - "The {@creature Avatar of Death|DMG} presents itself as a ebony-skinned humanoid topped with the head of a jackal." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "{@card Knight|Deck of Many Things|DMG}", - "entries": [ - "Sir Gul'Baraz, a {@creature Troll|MM} who dreams of knighthood, mysteriously appears and pledges his service to the character. His attire includes a crooked steel Helmet, a belt fastened with a cracked Shield as its buckle, and a rusted Greatsword which he wields with pride. Gul'Baraz's noble ambitions are often undermined by his lack of intelligence and a troublesome habit of devouring anything within reach. Despite these flaws, he idolizes the character, viewing them as a divine being, and commits himself wholeheartedly to their service. He is fluent in both Common and Abyssal." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "{@card Flames|Deck of Many Things|XDMG}", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} becomes consumed by an obsessive vendetta against the character, vowing to kill them at any cost. When the character next spends the night in Al'Kirat, {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Rashid} commands Morgiana to infiltrate their quarters and assassinate them. If {@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is caught, her orders are to take her own life. Should these plans fail, Rashid's obsession spirals out of control, driving him to personally ambush the character in the next best moment he can plan for, to transpire within the next 7 days." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "DC 15 Intelligence (History)", - "entries": [ - "The illustrations adorning the back of each card are reminiscent of the stories tied to the mythical {@item Deck of Many Things|DMG}. It's said that these cards possess an extraordinary magic, offering both blessings and calamities to those who draw them." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Rules", - "entries": [ - "The characters can activate the cards, but not take them, without angering Sekhmet." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Cards of Many Things", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36426,33 +36116,6 @@ ], "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Telstang Armor (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 253, - "rarity": "very rare", - "reqAttune": true, - "type": "HA", - "baseItem": "plate armor|phb", - "bonusAc": "+1", - "weight": 65, - "ac": 18, - "strength": "15", - "stealth": true, - "value": 1000000, - "attachedSpells": { - "daily": { - "1": [ - "shield of faith" - ] - } - }, - "entries": [ - "This {@item +1 plate armor|DMG} is forged from telstang, a rare alloy combining copper, mithral, platinum, and silver, commonly used in the creation of powerful golems. Armor made of telstang, as well as any flesh in direct contact with it, is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form and is impervious to all forms of Transmutation magic.", - "This armor is enchanted with {@footnote Hardened Armor|Any critical hit against you becomes a normal hit. In addition, if an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to reduce the distance you are moved by 10 feet.|Hardened Armor} ({@adventure Appendix E|SandsOfDoom|16|Armors}) and allows its wearer to cast {@spell Shield of Faith|PHB} on themselves once per day. When cast this way, the spell lasts for 8 hours rather than 10 minutes." - ], - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Telstang Armor", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36507,28 +36170,6 @@ "This special Grimfire Pistol is a rare masterwork, possessing two barrels from which to shoot grimfire. This allows the pistol to be reloaded twice in order to hold two shots. Once the first shot is fired, the wielder must use an Action to activate the second barrel before they can fire it again on a subsequent turn." ] }, - { - "name": "Grimgore (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 161, - "rarity": "rare", - "type": "M", - "baseItem": "greataxe|phb", - "weight": 7, - "weaponCategory": "martial", - "property": [ - "H", - "2H" - ], - "dmg1": "1d12", - "dmgType": "S", - "reqAttune": true, - "bonusWeapon": "+2", - "entries": [ - "Any orc who sees the greataxe instantly recognizes it as Grimgore, a fabled weapon in orcish history. This weapon was wielded by an ancient orc warchief named Grimgore, who used it to vanquish the titanic beasts that once roamed the plateau south of the {@adventure Southspire Mountains|SandsOfDoom|5|Southspire Mountains}. Their defeat allowed the orcs to conquer and settle in the lush mesa, where they eventually built their kingdom.", - "Grimgore functions as a {@item +2 Greataxe|DMG} that deals an additional {@damage 2d8} slashing damage to Beasts, Monstrosities, and beastfolk. A creature is considered beastfolk if it is a humanoid that possesses, either partially or entirely, the physical features of a beast. For example, gnolls\u2014with their hyena-like features\u2014would be considered beastfolk." - ] - }, { "name": "Grimgore", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36606,27 +36247,6 @@ "The belt bears the face of a giant\u2014a hill giant. An attuned creature that wears this belt has its Intelligence score set to 5. The belt has no effect if the creature's Intelligence is 4 or lower." ] }, - { - "name": "Khopesh (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 253, - "rarity": "rare", - "type": "M", - "baseItem": "longsword|phb", - "weight": 3, - "weaponCategory": "martial", - "property": [ - "V" - ], - "dmg1": "1d8", - "dmgType": "S", - "dmg2": "1d10", - "bonusWeapon": "+1", - "value": 330000, - "entries": [ - "A richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword. The khopesh is a +1 weapon that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 gold pieces." - ] - }, { "name": "Khopesh", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -36651,24 +36271,6 @@ "A richly decorated weapon, a sickle-shaped sword. The khopesh is a +1 weapon that has been enchanted to deal an additional {@damage 2d6} Radiant damage on a hit. The beautiful blade is worth 3,300 gold pieces." ] }, - { - "name": "Nemes (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 253, - "tier": "major", - "rarity": "uncommon", - "reqAttune": true, - "wondrous": true, - "ability": { - "static": { - "int": 19 - } - }, - "value": 500000, - "entries": [ - "Adorned with a small decorative figurine of a ram. Your Intelligence score is 19 while you wear this headband. It has no effect on you if your Intelligence is already 19 or higher without it." - ] - }, { "name": "Nemes", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -38833,19 +38435,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Magic Lamp (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Magic_Lamp_copy.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Magic Lamp", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -38859,28 +38448,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Babr-e Bayan (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Babr-e Bayan", - "entries": [ - "The treasure is a legendary set of armor composed of three different layers. The first layer is a set of {@item Chain Mail|PHB}, the second is a vest of scale mail that rests on top, and the third is the hide of a leopard which hangs like a cape. Individually they confer no magic, but when all the layers are worn together, they form the Babr-e Bayan. Mechanically, the armor functions as a {@item Chain Mail|PHB} that requires attunement." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Babr-e_Bayan_copy.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Babr-e Bayan", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -39003,19 +38570,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Gomorrah, The Magic Carpet (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Alysha_the_Magic_Carpet_copy.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Telstang Armor", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -39028,19 +38582,6 @@ } } ] - }, - { - "name": "Telstang Armor (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/magic_items/magic_items/Telstang_Armor.webp" - } - } - ] } ], "magicvariant": [ @@ -41960,70 +41501,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Prophecy (2014)", - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 341, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Prophecy.webp" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Prophecy|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gynosphinx", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The sphinx", - "with": "Prophecy", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Foresight", - "entries": [ - "Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Anubian Blessing", - "entries": [ - "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Simulacrum", - "entries": [ - "The Prophecy that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized {@spell Simulacrum|PHB} spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwidling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true Prophecy wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", - "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." - ] - } - ] - }, - "_": { - "mode": "addSpells", - "spells": { - "5": { - "spells": [ - "{@spell Scrying|PHB} (While in the Temple of Time)", - "{@spell Dream|PHB} (While in the Temple of Time)" - ] - } - } - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Prophecy", "isNpc": true, @@ -42086,61 +41563,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 341, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/ANAMNESIS.webp" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Anamnesis|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Androsphinx", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The sphinx", - "with": "Anamnesis", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Hindsight", - "entries": [ - "Anamnesis knows the spells {@spell Gate|PHB} and {@spell Time Stop|PHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the gate spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} {@creature Devas|MM} to aid him in combat." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Anubian Blessing", - "entries": [ - "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling him to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and he can use this feature up to three times per day." - ] - } - ] - }, - "_": { - "mode": "addSpells", - "daily": { - "1e": [ - "{@spell Gate|PHB}", - "{@spell Time Stop|PHB}" - ] - } - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Anamnesis", "isNpc": true, @@ -42809,103 +42231,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 20, - "type": { - "type": "humanoid", - "tags": [ - "tiefling" - ] - }, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" - }, - "hp": { - "average": 70, - "formula": "14d8 + 7" - }, - "alignment": [ - "L", - "G" - ], - "cha": 18, - "skill": { - "arcana": "+6", - "history": "+6", - "persuasion": "+7" - }, - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spelcasting", - "ability": "cha", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "Zanara casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save {@dc 15}):" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Detect Magic|PHB}", - "{@spell Light|PHB}", - "{@spell Mage Armor|PHB} (included in {@variantrule Hit Points|PHB})", - "{@spell Mage Hand|PHB}", - "{@spell Prestidigitation|PHB}" - ], - "daily": { - "2e": [ - "{@spell Fireball|PHB} (level 4 version)", - "{@spell Invisibility|PHB}" - ], - "1e": [ - "{@spell Cone of Cold|PHB}", - "{@spell Fly|PHB}" - ] - } - } - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Zanara Zin'Zara|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Mage", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The mage", - "with": "Zanara", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. However, when attending court, she replaces the cloak with a {@item Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "gear": [ - "Ring of Invisibility|DMG", - "Staff of Frost|DMG", - "Cloak of Displacement|DMG", - "Ring of Mind Shielding|DMG", - "Wand|XPHB" - ] - }, { "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -43000,79 +42325,6 @@ "Wand|XPHB" ] }, - { - "name": "Vizier Rashid (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 21, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" - }, - "altArt": [ - { - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" - } - } - ], - "hp": { - "average": 230, - "formula": "30d8 + 95" - }, - "int": 19, - "skill": { - "arcana": "+14", - "deception": "+10", - "insight": "+8", - "history": "+9" - }, - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Archmage Spellcasting", - "entries": [ - "In addition to his fiendish sorcerous power, Rashid is a highly accomplished wizard. He has three special spell slots: one each for casting spells at 6th, 7th, and 8th levels. Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Magic Items", - "entries": [ - "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." - ] - }, - { - "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", - "entries": [ - "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", - "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." - ] - } - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Staff of Power|DMG", - "Robe of Stars|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Rakshasa", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The rakshasa", - "with": "Rashid", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Vizier Rashid", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -43143,63 +42395,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Salem (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 21, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Salem.webp" - }, - "altArt": [ - { - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/SalemDemonic.webp" - } - } - ], - "type": "fiend", - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Fiendish Bond", - "entries": [ - "Salem cannot be killed while {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", - "Whenever {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." - ] - } - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Salem|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Cat", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The cat", - "with": "Salem", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Claws", - "items": { - "name": "Claws", - "entries": [ - "{@atk m} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}1 Slashing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic. " - ] - } - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Salem", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -43254,61 +42449,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Morgiana (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 23, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Morgiana.webp" - }, - "type": { - "type": "humanoid", - "tags": [ - "tiefling" - ] - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Morgiana|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Assassin", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The assassin", - "with": "Morgiana", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": { - "name": "Dagger", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr mw} {@hit 7}, reach 5 ft. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d4 + 4}) Piercing damage plus 17 ({@damage 5d6}) Poison damage, and must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or have the {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} condition for 24 hours. The creature also has the {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} condition while {@condition Poisoned|XPHB} in this way. It wakes up if it takes damage." - ] - } - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Morgiana hides one {@item Dagger|PHB} tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Morgiana", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -43361,50 +42501,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 24, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" - }, - "hp": { - "average": 40, - "formula": "9d8" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Zaluna Al'Zara|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Priest", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The priest", - "with": "Zaluna", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Familiar", - "entries": [ - "Zaluna can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel|MM|Emberfoot}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -43446,100 +42542,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)", - "shortName": "Yasar", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 24, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" - }, - "resist": [ - "cold", - "fire" - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Ring of Cold Resistance|XDMG", - "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Yasar-Al-Fajr|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Efreeti", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The efreeti", - "with": "Yasar", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Legendary Resistance (2/Day)", - "entries": [ - "If Yasar fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Yasar wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (already included in his statistics) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wishes", - "entries": [ - "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|14} for more details regarding genies and wishes." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Multiattack", - "items": { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Yasar makes two attacks with Zulfiqar or uses its Hurl Flame twice." - ] - } - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Scimitar", - "items": { - "name": "Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 10} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}13 ({@damage 2d6 + 6}) Slashing damage plus 10 ({@damage 3d10}) Fire damage.", - "This blade of myth and legend manifests as a blazing pillar of flame in a location of Yasar's choice within 30 feet that he can see. Creatures within a 10-foot radius of the blade as it emerges must make a {@actSave dex} {@dc 15} {@actSaveFail} {@damage 5d6} Fire damage and {@damage 5d6} Radiant damage. {@actSaveSuccess} Half damage." - ] - } - } - ] - } - }, - "bonus": [ - { - "name": "Special Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "When it is an efreeti that commands the sword as a bonus action, Zulfiqar makes two attacks instead of one." - ] - } - ] - }, { "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", "shortName": "Yasar", @@ -43637,69 +42639,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes (2014)", - "shortName": "Kallista", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 58, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "C", - "G" - ], - "skill": { - "athletics": "+5", - "nature": "+3", - "survival": "+4" - }, - "languages": [ - "Abyssal", - "Common", - "Infernal" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Berserker", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The berserker", - "with": "Kallista", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Greataxe", - "items": { - "name": "Sear", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 1d12 + 3}) Slashing damage plus 2 ({@damage 1d4}) Fire damage." - ] - } - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Kallista.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", "shortName": "Kallista", @@ -43760,64 +42699,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper (2014)", - "shortName": "Rumbold", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 90, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "skill": { - "history": "+7" - }, - "languages": [ - "Abyssal", - "Common", - "Infernal", - "Anubian" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Noble", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The noble", - "with": "Rumbold", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": "remove", - "reaction": "remove", - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Anubian History", - "entries": [ - "Rumbold has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", "shortName": "Rumbold", @@ -43873,58 +42754,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent (2014)", - "shortName": "Drazul", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 92, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "int": 14, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 12, - "hp": { - "special": "85" - }, - "skill": { - "athletics": "+5", - "religion": "+5", - "perception": "+6" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gargoyle", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The gargoyle", - "with": "Drazul", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Temple of Aku'Tal", - "entries": [ - "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, Drazul is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} ({@hit 7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Drazul.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", "shortName": "Drazul", @@ -43975,7 +42804,7 @@ "hasFluffImages": true }, { - "name": "Aku'Tal (2014)", + "name": "Aku'Tal", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 93, "isNpc": true, @@ -43993,11 +42822,11 @@ ], "_copy": { "name": "Hydra", - "source": "MM", + "source": "XMM", "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the hydra", + "replace": "The hydra", "with": "Aku'Tal", "flags": "i" }, @@ -44017,7 +42846,7 @@ "items": { "name": "Sacred Flame", "entries": [ - "A head of Aku'Tal can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}) {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage." + "A head of Aku'Tal can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame} ({@dc 16}) {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage." ] } } @@ -44032,176 +42861,43 @@ "hasFluffImages": true }, { - "name": "Aku'Tal", + "name": "Alacrity", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 93, + "page": 134, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, - "int": 14, - "cha": 21, - "type": "celestial", - "languages": [ - "Anubian", - "Abbysal", - "Celestial" + "size": [ + "M" ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom" + "alignment": [ + "L", + "N" + ], + "ac": [ + { + "ac": 13, + "from": [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}" + ] + }, + { + "ac": 16, + "from": [ + "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}", + "{@spell Mage Armor|XPHB}" + ], + "condition": "with mage armor" + } + ], + "hp": { + "special": "70" + }, + "attachedItems": [ + "Ring of Protection|XDMG", + "Rod of Alertness|XDMG" ], "_copy": { - "name": "Hydra", - "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The hydra", - "with": "Aku'Tal", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Rule", - "entries": [ - "Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": { - "name": "Sacred Flame", - "entries": [ - "A head of Aku'Tal can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame} ({@dc 16}) {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage." - ] - } - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Akutal_Rising.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { - "name": "Alacrity (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 134, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 13, - "from": [ - "{@item Ring of Protection|DMG}" - ] - }, - { - "ac": 16, - "from": [ - "{@item Ring of Protection|DMG}", - "{@spell Mage Armor|PHB}" - ], - "condition": "with mage armor" - } - ], - "hp": { - "special": "70" - }, - "attachedItems": [ - "Ring of Protection|DMG", - "Rod of Alertness|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Alacrity|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Mage", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the mage", - "with": "Alacrity", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Alacrity wears a {@item Ring of Protection|DMG} and wields a {@item Rod of Alertness|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Alacrity_Full.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { - "name": "Alacrity", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 134, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 13, - "from": [ - "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}" - ] - }, - { - "ac": 16, - "from": [ - "{@item Ring of Protection|XDMG}", - "{@spell Mage Armor|XPHB}" - ], - "condition": "with mage armor" - } - ], - "hp": { - "special": "70" - }, - "attachedItems": [ - "Ring of Protection|XDMG", - "Rod of Alertness|XDMG" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Mage", + "name": "Mage", "source": "XMM", "_templates": [ { @@ -44237,53 +42933,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Squeak (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 135, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "G" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Squeak|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Knight", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Kenku", - "source": "VGM" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the knight", - "with": "Squeak", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Luck (3/Long Rest)", - "entries": [ - "As a free action, Squeak can use a luck point to reroll any attack roll, ability check, or saving throw he makes, or to reroll an attack roll made against him." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Squeak", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -44558,92 +43207,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)", - "shortName": "Kairos", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 296, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 19, - "from": [ - "{@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG}", - "{@item +2 Shield|DMG}" - ] - } - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "+1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG", - "+2 Shield|DMG", - "Nimbus (2014)|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gladiator", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The gladiator", - "with": "Kairos", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Kairos wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG} and a {@item +2 Shield|DMG}. He wields a {@item Nimbus (2014)|SandsOfDoom}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Spellcasting (Nimbus)", - "entries": [ - "Kairos can cast {@spell Lightning Bolt|PHB} (save {@dc 15}) originating from his spear three times per day." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Spear", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Nimbus", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 1d6 + 6}) Piercing damage, or 10 ({@damage 1d8 + 6}) Piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack, plus 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Lightning damage." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Kairos.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", "shortName": "Kairos", @@ -44807,7 +43370,7 @@ "hasFluffImages": true }, { - "name": "Brass Titan (2014)", + "name": "Brass Titan", "shortName": "Titan", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 297, @@ -44820,23 +43383,11 @@ "immune": [ "radiant", "poison", - "psychic", - { - "immune": [ - "bludgeoning", - "piercing", - "slashing" - ], - "note": "from nonmagical attacks that aren't adamantine", - "cond": true - } - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Brass Titan|SandsOfDoom" + "psychic" ], "_copy": { "name": "Iron Golem", - "source": "MM", + "source": "XMM", "_mod": { "*": [ { @@ -44846,105 +43397,8 @@ }, { "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "reach 5 ft.", - "with": "reach 20 ft." - }, - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The golem", - "with": "The Brass Titan", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Shards of Amber", - "entries": [ - "When the titan's {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} are reduced to 0, it falls {@condition Unconscious|XPHB} and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} worth of its amber is destroyed. Repairing the inert titan takes one week of work and 10,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} worth of new amber." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", - "entries": [ - "The titan is impervious to the effects of {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}. It does not contain an imprisoned soul." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gargantuan Size", - "entries": [ - "The titan is too large to make opportunity attacks." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Grasp of the Titan", - "entries": [ - "If any of the titan's melee attacks is a {@variantrule Critical Hit|XPHB} or reduces the target to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, the titan automatically {@action Grapple|XPHB|grapples} the target (escape {@dc 15}). Creatures {@condition Grappled|XPHB} by the titan are {@condition Restrained|XPHB}. While holding a creature in one hand, the titan cannot {@action Grapple|XPHB} another with that same hand." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Fire Absorption", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Radiant Absorption", - "entries": [ - "Whenever the golem is subjected to Radiant damage, it regains a number of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} equal to the Radiant damage dealt." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "action": { - "mode": "removeArr", - "names": [ - "Poison Breath {@recharge 5}" - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Brass_Titan.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, - { - "name": "Brass Titan", - "shortName": "Titan", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 297, - "size": [ - "G" - ], - "hp": { - "special": "300" - }, - "immune": [ - "radiant", - "poison", - "psychic" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Iron Golem", - "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "reach 10 ft.", - "with": "reach 20 ft." - }, - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "fire", - "with": "radiant" + "replace": "fire", + "with": "radiant" }, { "mode": "replaceTxt", @@ -45019,49 +43473,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Ashae, The Dryad (2014)", - "shortName": "Ashae", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 267, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Dryad", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Dryad", - "with": "Ashae", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Grove Guardian", - "entries": [ - "While in the dryad's grove, all creatures with the {@filter Beast|bestiary|type=beast|miscellaneous=!swarm} type gain a +2 bonus to their {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} and Attack rolls." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Ashae.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", "shortName": "Ashae", @@ -45102,46 +43513,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Sheseru (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 267, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "124" - }, - "cr": "4", - "reprintedAs": [ - "Sheseru|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Saber-Toothed Tiger", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Tiger", - "with": "Sheseru", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "action": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Sheseru makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Sheseru", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45179,31 +43550,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Ashae's Awakened Tree (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 267, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ashae's Awakened Tree|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Awakened Tree", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "action": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Grasping Vine", - "entries": [ - "The tree casts {@spell Grasping Vine|PHB} (save {@dc 14}, {@hit 6} to hit) without requiring components." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Ashae's Awakened Tree", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45226,53 +43572,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Eli Elaia (2014)", - "shortName": "Eli", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 158, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Druid", - "with": "Eli", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "_": { - "mode": "addSpells", - "spells": { - "1": { - "spells": [ - "{@spell Ice Knife|XGE}" - ] - }, - "2": { - "spells": [ - "{@spell Heat Metal|PHB}" - ] - } - } - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Eli_Elaia.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Eli Elaia", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45482,29 +43781,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Beli, The Mountain King (2014)", - "shortName": "Beli", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 43, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Minotaur", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the minotaur", - "with": "Beli", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Beli, The Mountain King", "shortName": "Beli", @@ -45528,33 +43804,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Speaksby (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 33, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "alignment": [ - "L", - "E" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Speaksby|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Imp", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the imp", - "with": "Speaksby", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Speaksby", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45579,33 +43828,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Jackal John (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 33, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "alignment": [ - "C", - "E" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Jackal John|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Jackalwere", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the jackalwere", - "with": "Jackal John", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Jackal John", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45630,55 +43852,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Celine (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 33, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "type": "fey", - "int": 10, - "languages": [ - "Common" - ], - "alignment": [ - "N", - "G" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Celine|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Cat", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the cat", - "with": "Celine", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Feline Comprehension", - "entries": [ - "Although Celine cannot directly communicate with normal cats, she can accurately comprehend their intentions." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Wizard's Hat", - "entries": [ - "Celine wears a Black Wizard's Hat that allows her to cast {@spell Mage Hand|PHB} at will." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Celine", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45725,42 +43898,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Radija (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 34, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "10" - }, - "alignment": [ - "C", - "G" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Radija|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Spy", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the spy", - "with": "Radija", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Radija", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45794,36 +43931,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Skreeyek (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 34, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "languages": [ - "Terran", - "Common" - ], - "alignment": [ - "N" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Skreeyek|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Earth Elemental", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the elemental", - "with": "Skreeyek", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Skreeyek", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -45851,57 +43958,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra (2014)", - "shortName": "Dalira", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 67, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "G" - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Hat of Disguise|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Dalira Ter'Mehra|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Mage", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the mage", - "with": "Dalira", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Dalira wears a cloak that functions as a {@item Hat of Disguise|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", "shortName": "Dalira", @@ -45950,42 +44006,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Holgam (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 67, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "C", - "N" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Holgam|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Veteran", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Half-Orc", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the veteran", - "with": "Holgam", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Holgam", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46020,7 +44040,7 @@ "hasFluff": true }, { - "name": "Rudoli Thundergut (2014)", + "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", "shortName": "Rudoli", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 67, @@ -46036,12 +44056,9 @@ "attachedItems": [ "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom" ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Rudoli Thundergut|SandsOfDoom" - ], "_copy": { "name": "Knight", - "source": "MM", + "source": "XMM", "_templates": [ { "name": "Mountain Dwarf", @@ -46060,92 +44077,19 @@ "hasFluff": true }, { - "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", - "shortName": "Rudoli", + "name": "Crazy Winston", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 67, + "page": 194, "isNpc": true, "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom" - ], "_copy": { - "name": "Knight", + "name": "Bandit Captain", "source": "XMM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Mountain Dwarf", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the knight", - "with": "Rudoli", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, - { - "name": "Crazy Winston (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 194, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Crazy Winston|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Bandit Captain", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the bandit", - "with": "Crazy Winston", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Scimitar", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Scimitar laced with Poison", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr m} {@hit 7}, reach 5 ft. {@h}6 ({@damage 1d6 + 3}) Slashing damage. Whenever a target is hit by it, the target must make a {@dc 11} Constitution saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Poison damage on a failure, or half as much on a success." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - { - "name": "Crazy Winston", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 194, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "_copy": { - "name": "Bandit Captain", - "source": "XMM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the bandit", - "with": "Crazy Winston", + "replace": "the bandit", + "with": "Crazy Winston", "flags": "i" }, "action": [ @@ -46165,103 +44109,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Deathsting (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 245, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "type": { - "type": "beast", - "note": "and Fiend" - }, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 18, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "special": "160" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 40, - "climb": 30 - }, - "str": 19, - "dex": 13, - "con": 18, - "int": 4, - "wis": 9, - "cha": 10, - "cr": "7", - "reprintedAs": [ - "Deathsting|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Giant Scorpion", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the scorpion", - "with": "Deathsting", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Quicksand Walker", - "entries": [ - "Deathsting moves through quicksand without being {@condition Restrained}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Sonic Susceptibility", - "entries": [ - "Loud, continuous sounds, such as the roar of a waterfall or the music from a bard's flute, soothe Deathsting. While soothed, Deathsting is {@condition incapacitated} and its speed is 0. Deathsting ceases to be soothed once the loud noises end or if it is attacked." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Claw", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Claw", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}8 ({@damage 1d8 + 4}) Bludgeoning damage, and the target is {@condition Grappled} (escape {@dc 15}). Deathsting has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Sting", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Sting", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. {@h}9 ({@damage 1d10 + 4}) piercing damage, and the target must make a {@dc 18} Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 22 ({@damage 4d10}) poison damage and is cursed. While cursed, the creature cannot regain {@variantrule hit points|PHB}. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Deathsting.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Deathsting", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46356,33 +44203,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Diabolica (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 317, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Diabolica|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Erinyes", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Erinyes", - "with": "Diabolica", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Diabolica.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Diabolica", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46407,27 +44227,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Dor Ladim (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 223, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Dor Ladim|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gladiator", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gladiator", - "with": "Dor Ladim", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Dor Ladim", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46446,36 +44245,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Doragummir Stonehall (2014)", - "shortName": "Doragummir", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 217, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Noble", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Hill Dwarf", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the noble", - "with": "Doragummir", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Doragummir Stonehall", "shortName": "Doragummir", @@ -46503,29 +44272,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Steve (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 218, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Steve|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Jackalwere", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the jackalwere", - "with": "Steve", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Steve", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46546,29 +44292,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Marie (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 218, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Marie|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Jackalwere", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the jackalwere", - "with": "Marie", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Marie", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46589,34 +44312,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Eurydice (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 43, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Eurydice|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Harpy", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the harpy", - "with": "Eurydice", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Eurydice.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Eurydice", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46642,98 +44337,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", - "shortName": "Terrakhet", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 152, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "speed": { - "walk": 20, - "burrow": 60 - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "immune": [ - "fire", - { - "immune": [ - "bludgeoning", - "piercing", - "slashing" - ], - "note": "from nonmagical attacks", - "cond": true - } - ], - "legendaryGroup": { - "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom" - }, - "_copy": { - "name": "Kraken", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the kraken", - "with": "Terrakhet", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Terrakhet's Lair", - "entries": [ - "The area within one mile of the spire's base is considered Terrakhet's lair. All references to water and Lightning damage in the 'A Kraken's Lair' section of its stat block are replaced with {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and Fire damage, respectively." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Lightning Storm", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Earth Spines", - "entries": [ - "The Terrakhet magically creates three spines of compressed earth, each of which can strike a target the Terrakhet can see within 120 feet of it. A target must make a {@dc 23} Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 ({@damage 4d10}) Piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "legendary": [ - { - "name": "Tentacle Attack or Fling", - "entries": [ - "The Terrakhet makes one tentacle attack or uses its Fling." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Earth Spines (Costs 2 Actions)", - "entries": [ - "The Terrakhet uses Earth Spines." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Superheated Sand (Costs 3 Actions)", - "entries": [ - "A 20-foot-radius cloud of superheated sand extends all around the Terrakhet if it is underwater or in {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom}. The area is {@variantrule Heavily Obscured|XPHB} for 1 minute, although a significant wind can disperse it. After releasing the sand, the Terrakhet can use the {@action Dash|XPHB} action. Each creature other than the Terrakhet that ends its turn in the cloud takes 16 ({@damage 3d10}) Fire damage." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Terrakhet.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", "shortName": "Terrakhet", @@ -46814,35 +44417,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Ferrus (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 353, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ferrus|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Dao", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Dao", - "with": "Ferrus", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Ferrus.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Ferrus", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -46869,52 +44443,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Gaddugg the Foul (2014)", - "shortName": "Gaddugg", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 196, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "130" - }, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 16, - "from": [ - "{@item Chain Mail|phb}" - ] - } - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Gaddugg the Foul|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Ogre", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Ogre", - "with": "Gaddugg", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Gaddugg makes two melee attacks." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Gaddugg the Foul", "shortName": "Gaddugg", @@ -46958,52 +44486,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 261, - "cr": "4", - "_copy": { - "name": "Bandit Captain", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "captain", - "with": "Gunslinger", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "scalarAddHit", - "scalar": 2 - }, - { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Grimfire Pistol", - "entries": [ - "{@atk rw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/90 ft., one target. {@h}29 ({@damage 4d12 + 3}) Piercing damage. All creatures within 10 feet of the point of impact must make a {@dc 14} Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The pistol can be fired only once. It must then be reloaded with grimpowder during a Short Rest before it can be shot again." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Mounted Combatant", - "entries": [ - "The gunslinger has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on melee attacks against unmounted creatures smaller than its mount. It can force an attack aimed at its mount to target itself instead. If the mount is subjected to an effect that requires a Dexterity {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} for half damage, the mount takes no damage on a successs and half damage on a failure." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Gunslinger", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -47052,16 +44534,13 @@ } }, { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, John (2014)", + "name": "Black Company Bandit, John", "shortName": "John", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, John|SandsOfDoom" - ], "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", + "name": "Gunslinger", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { "*": { @@ -47094,8 +44573,8 @@ } }, { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, John", - "shortName": "John", + "name": "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes", + "shortName": "Crazy Eyes", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, @@ -47106,7 +44585,7 @@ "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "John", + "with": "Crazy Eyes", "flags": "i" } } @@ -47114,41 +44593,38 @@ "hasToken": true, "tokenHref": { "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/John.webp" + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" }, "hasFluffImages": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ - "The tall, ruggedly handsome leader of the group. He is confident and intelligent." + "A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at." ], "images": [ { "type": "image", "href": { "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/John.webp" + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" } } ] } }, { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes (2014)", - "shortName": "Crazy Eyes", + "name": "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface", + "shortName": "Sharkface", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes|SandsOfDoom" - ], "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", + "name": "Gunslinger", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "_mod": { "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Crazy Eyes", + "with": "Sharkface", "flags": "i" } } @@ -47161,7 +44637,7 @@ "hasFluffImages": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ - "A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at." + "Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood." ], "images": [ { @@ -47175,8 +44651,8 @@ } }, { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Crazy Eyes", - "shortName": "Crazy Eyes", + "name": "Black Company Bandit, Kyle", + "shortName": "Kyle", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "page": 264, "isNamedCreature": true, @@ -47187,7 +44663,7 @@ "*": { "mode": "replaceTxt", "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Crazy Eyes", + "with": "Kyle", "flags": "i" } } @@ -47200,7 +44676,7 @@ "hasFluffImages": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ - "A heavyset man with a bulging belly and two lazy eyes. It is difficult to tell who he's looking at." + "Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." ], "images": [ { @@ -47214,228 +44690,11 @@ } }, { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface (2014)", - "shortName": "Sharkface", + "name": "Garret Thorne", + "shortName": "Garret", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 264, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Sharkface", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - } - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Sharkface", - "shortName": "Sharkface", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 264, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Sharkface", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Reserved and unspoken, he communicates only through grunts. His face bears the grotesque scars of a savage dog-mauling he suffered in childhood." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - } - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Kyle (2014)", - "shortName": "Kyle", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 264, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Black Company Bandit, Kyle|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Kyle", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - } - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Black Company Bandit, Kyle", - "shortName": "Kyle", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 264, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Kyle", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Short, loud, and obnoxious, he overcompensates for his short height with an overbearing personality." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Black_Company_Bandit.webp" - } - } - ] - } - }, - { - "name": "Garret Thorne (2014)", - "shortName": "Garret", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 261, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "105" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Garret", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Grimfire Pistols", - "entries": [ - "Garret wields two loaded {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom|Grimfire Pistols}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "One Last Hurrah", - "entries": [ - "Hidden beneath his cloak are three {@item Satchel of Grimpowder|SandsOfDoom|Satchels of Grimpowder} securely strapped to his chest. 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Gorgoroth then gains a special initiative count of 20 (losing all initiative ties) and attacks for one final round." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Crown of Crystals", - "entries": [ - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Gorgoroth.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -47609,41 +44800,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Grigori, The Imp (2014)", - "shortName": "Grigori", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 77, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "skill": { - "deception": "+4", - "persuasion": "+4", - "stealth": "+5" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Grigori, The Imp|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Imp", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the imp", - "with": "Grigori", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Grigori, The Imp", "shortName": "Grigori", @@ -47676,63 +44832,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Jamil (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 204, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "85" - }, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 17, - "from": [ - "{@item Splint Armor|PHB}" - ] - } - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Splint Armor|PHB", - "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying|PHB" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Jamil|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "action": [ - { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Jamil makes two melee attacks." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Battleaxe", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Battleaxe of Devil Slaying", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}12 ({@damage 2d8 + 3}) Slashing damage, or 14 ({@damage 2d10 + 3}) Slashing damage if used with two hands. If the target is a devil or tiefling, it takes an extra 13 ({@damage 3d8}) damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Jamil", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -47787,64 +44886,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Krazak Sandscale (2014)", - "shortName": "Krazak", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 204, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "attachedItems": [ - "+1 Shortsword|DMG", - "Potion of Climbing|DMG", - "Potion of Greater Healing|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Krazak Sandscale|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Assassin", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "lizardfolk", - "source": "DMG" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Assassin", - "with": "Krazak", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Krazak wields a {@item +1 Shortsword|DMG} and carries a {@item Potion of Climbing|DMG} and a {@item Potion of Greater Healing|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Shortsword", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Shortsword", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d6 + 4}) Piercing damage, and the target must make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw, taking 24 ({@damage 7d6}) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Krazak Sandscale", "shortName": "Krazak", @@ -47900,30 +44941,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Jackal Jenna (2014)", - "shortName": "Jenna", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 200, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Jackal Jenna|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Jackalwere", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the jackalwere", - "with": "Jenna", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Jackal Jenna", "shortName": "Jenna", @@ -47945,35 +44962,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Gurtr (2014)", - "shortName": "Gurtr", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 73, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Gurtr|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Noble", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Hill Dwarf", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the noble", - "with": "Gurtr", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Gurtr", "shortName": "Gurtr", @@ -48000,51 +44988,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)", - "shortName": "Gruntz", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 206, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "130" - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Gruntz, The Fertile|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Gruntz makes three attacks with his fists." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Fists", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 6} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 2d4 + 4}) Bludgeoning damage." - ] - } - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Ogre", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Exhaustion", - "entries": [ - "Gruntz currently suffers from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile", "shortName": "Gruntz", @@ -48087,240 +45030,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Ishva (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 253, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "cr": "5", - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ishva|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "type": "undead", - "alignment": [ - "L", - "E" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 14, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "hp": { - "average": 58, - "formula": "8 + 16" - }, - "speed": { - "walk": 20 - }, - "str": 18, - "dex": 4, - "con": 15, - "int": 11, - "wis": 16, - "cha": 16, - "save": { - "con": "+5", - "int": "+3", - "wis": "+6", - "cha": "+6" - }, - "skill": { - "history": "+3", - "religion": "+3" - }, - "senses": [ - "darkvision 60 ft." - ], - "passive": 13, - "immune": [ - "necrotic", - "poison", - { - "immune": [ - "bludgeoning", - "piercing", - "slashing" - ], - "note": "from nonmagical attacks", - "cond": true - } - ], - "vulnerable": [ - "fire" - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "exhaustion", - "frightened", - "paralyzed", - "poisoned" - ], - "languages": [ - "the languages it knew in life" - ], - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "Ishva is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save {@dc 14}, {@hit 7} to hit with spell attacks). Ishva has the following cleric spells prepared:" - ], - "spells": { - "0": { - "spells": [ - "{@spell sacred flame}", - "{@spell thaumaturgy}" - ] - }, - "1": { - "slots": 4, - "spells": [ - "{@spell command}", - "{@spell guiding bolt}", - "{@spell shield of faith}" - ] - }, - "2": { - "slots": 3, - "spells": [ - "{@spell hold person}", - "{@spell silence}", - "{@spell spiritual weapon}" - ] - }, - "3": { - "slots": 3, - "spells": [ - "{@spell animate dead}", - "{@spell dispel magic}" - ] - }, - "4": { - "slots": 3, - "spells": [ - "{@spell divination}", - "{@spell guardian of faith}" - ] - }, - "5": { - "slots": 2, - "spells": [ - "{@spell contagion}", - "{@spell insect plague}" - ] - }, - "6": { - "slots": 1, - "spells": [ - "{@spell harm}" - ] - } - }, - "ability": "wis" - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Magic Resistance", - "entries": [ - "Ishva has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects." - ] - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one attack with its rotting fist." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Rotting Fist", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 7} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d6 + 4}) bludgeoning damage plus 10 ({@damage 3d6}) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can't regain hit points, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 ({@dice 3d6}) for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target's hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the {@spell remove curse} spell or other magic." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Dreadful Glare", - "entries": [ - "Ishva targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. If the target can see Ishva, it must succeed on a {@dc 13} Wisdom saving throw against this magic or become {@condition frightened} until the end of the mummy's next turn. If the target fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is also {@condition paralyzed} for the same duration. 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The new body forms within 5 feet of the mummy lord's sarcophagus." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Weakened State", - "entries": [ - "Hakkari is {@condition Incapacitated} and can do nothing but speak. If forced to fight, he can use abilities that rely solely on his voice (such as Dreadful Glare, Blasphemous Word, or the {@spell Command|PHB} spell)." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Command Sentinels", - "entries": [ - "Hakkari can command brass sentinels within earshot to do his bidding, provided he still possesses the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", "shortName": "Hakkari", @@ -48687,79 +45335,16 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Helga (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 188, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Helga|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Half-Ogre (Ogrillon)", - "source": "MM" - } - }, { "name": "Helga", "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 188, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "_copy": { - "name": "Ogrillon Ogre", - "source": "XMM" - } - }, - { - "name": "Inferno (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 293, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "H" - ], - "hp": { - "special": "145" - }, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 16 - } - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Inferno|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Fire Elemental", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the elemental", - "with": "Inferno", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Fireball {@recharge 5}", - "entries": [ - "Inferno can cast the {@spell Fireball|PHB} spell." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Inferno.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true + "page": 188, + "isNpc": true, + "isNamedCreature": true, + "_copy": { + "name": "Ogrillon Ogre", + "source": "XMM" + } }, { "name": "Inferno", @@ -48811,35 +45396,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Ironhoof (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 196, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ironhoof|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Minotaur", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Minotaur", - "with": "Ironhoof", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Ironhoof.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Ironhoof", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -48866,20 +45422,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Izenar (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 78, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Izenar|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Commoner", - "source": "MM" - } - }, { "name": "Izenar", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -48891,26 +45433,6 @@ "source": "XMM" } }, - { - "name": "Kuk (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 101, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Kuk|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Commoner", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ] - } - }, { "name": "Kuk", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -48928,36 +45450,6 @@ ] } }, - { - "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow (2014)", - "shortName": "Kurgan", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 223, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Kurgan Furrowbrow|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Hill Dwarf", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Kurgan", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow", "shortName": "Kurgan", @@ -48985,39 +45477,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Arbiter Lucy (2014)", - "shortName": "Lucy", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 314, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Arbiter Lucy|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Priest", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Priest", - "with": "Lucy", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Arbiter Lucy", "shortName": "Lucy", @@ -49044,27 +45503,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Malvian (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 298, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Malvian|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Incubus", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Incubus", - "with": "Malvian", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Malvian", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -49083,89 +45521,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Mantell Darsk (2014)", - "shortName": "Mantell", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 103, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "cha": 12, - "resist": [ - "fire" - ], - "senses": [ - "darkvision 60 ft." - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "+1 Shortbow|DMG", - "Potion of Healing|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Mantell Darsk|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Scout", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the scout", - "with": "Mantell", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Mantell carries a {@item +1 Shortbow|DMG}, a {@item Potion of Healing|DMG}, and a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB|Spell Scroll of Remove Curse}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Longbow", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Shortbow", - "entries": [ - "{@atk rw} {@hit 5} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d6 + 4}) Piercing damage." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Innate Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "Mantell's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save {@dc 11}). He can innately cast the following spells:" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Thaumaturgy|PHB}" - ], - "daily": { - "1e": [ - "{@spell Burning Hands|PHB}", - "{@spell Hellish Rebuke|PHB}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha" - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Mantell Darsk", "shortName": "Mantell", @@ -49246,63 +45601,6 @@ ], "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Master Zakaro (2014)", - "shortName": "Zakaro", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 215, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "alignment": [ - "C", - "N" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 16, - "from": [ - "{@item +2 Padded Armor|DMG}" - ] - } - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "+2 Padded Armor|DMG", - "Staff of Charming|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Master Zakaro|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Doppelganger", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Doppelganger", - "with": "Zakaro", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Zakaro wears a turban that grants the effects of the {@spell Nondetection|PHB} spell. He wears a stunning outfit that functions as {@item +2 Padded Armor|DMG}. He carries a cane that functions as a {@item Staff of Charming|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Master_Zakaro.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Master Zakaro", "shortName": "Zakaro", @@ -49357,50 +45655,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Melodyne The Bard (2014)", - "shortName": "Melodyne", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 101, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Melodyne The Bard|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Spy", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the spy", - "with": "Melodyne", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "headerEntries": [ - "Melodyne is a spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save {@dc 13}). She knows the following bard spells:" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Mage Hand|PHB}", - "{@spell Vicious Mockery|PHB}" - ], - "daily": { - "2e": [ - "{@spell Charm Person|PHB}", - "{@spell Healing Word|PHB}" - ] - }, - "ability": "cha" - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Melodyne The Bard", "shortName": "Melodyne", @@ -49442,34 +45696,6 @@ ], "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant (2014)", - "shortName": "Mog", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 101, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "alignment": [ - "N", - "G" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Mog, The Hill Giant|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Hill Giant", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the giant", - "with": "Mog", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", "shortName": "Mog", @@ -49495,47 +45721,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Mirage (2014)", - "shortName": "Mirage", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 159, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Mirage|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Marid", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Marid", - "with": "Mirage", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Imprisoned", - "entries": [ - "Mirage is imprisoned by magical shackles. While shackled, she can do nothing but speak, and is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|immune} to all damage. The shackles can be broken by a {@dc 15} Charisma (Performance) check accompanied by a magical song, or by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Mirage", "shortName": "Mirage", @@ -49574,25 +45759,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Ribbit (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 70, - "isNpc": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ribbit|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Commoner", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Kenku", - "source": "VGM" - } - ] - } - }, { "name": "Ribbit", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -49609,90 +45775,6 @@ ] } }, - { - "name": "Narian (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 120, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 18, - "from": [ - "{@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG}", - "{@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}" - ] - } - ], - "save": { - "str": "+8", - "dex": "+6", - "con": "+7", - "int": "+1", - "wis": "+2", - "cha": "+3" - }, - "attachedItems": [ - "+1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG", - "+1 Pike|DMG", - "Cloak of Protection|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Narian|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gladiator", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The gladiator", - "with": "Narian", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Narian wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG} and a {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}. He wields a {@item +1 Pike|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Multiattack", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Narian makes three melee attacks with his pike." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Spear", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Pike", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) piercing damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Narian", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -49736,110 +45818,35 @@ "trait": { "mode": "appendArr", "items": [ - { - "name": "Special Equipment", - "entries": [ - "Narian wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG} and a {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}. He wields a {@item +1 Pike|DMG}." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Multiattack", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Narian makes three melee attacks with his pike. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash." - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Spear", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Pike", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) piercing damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, - { - "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 227, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 18, - "from": [ - "{@item plate armor|PHB}" - ] - } - ], - "gear": [], - "speed": { - "walk": 30, - "climb": 30 - }, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Brass Sentinel|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Helmed Horror", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Helmed Horror", - "with": "the sentinel", - "flags": "i" + { + "name": "Special Equipment", + "entries": [ + "Narian wears {@item +1 Studded Leather Armor|DMG} and a {@item Cloak of Protection|DMG}. He wields a {@item +1 Pike|DMG}." + ] + } + ] }, - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "removeArr", - "names": "Spell Immunity" - }, + "action": [ { - "mode": "appendArr", + "mode": "replaceArr", + "replace": "Multiattack", "items": [ { - "name": "Relic Immunity", - "entries": [ - "The sentinel is immune to all spells and effects created by or originating from {@adventure Divine Relics|SandsOfDoom|14}, except for the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hand of Brass Susceptibility", - "entries": [ - "The sentinel can be affected by all spells and effects that originate from the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom}, even if it would normally be immune to those effects. Additionally, the sentinel automatically fails any saving throw against any spell or effect originating from the Hand of Brass." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Energy Source", - "entries": [ - "The sentinel requires chunks of amber to fuel its movements. A fully powered construct contains 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} worth of amber in its frame. The sentinel can function with at least half this amount but cannot speak unless fully powered. If a brass sentinel has less than half of its required amber, it becomes {@condition Incapacitated}. If it has no amber on its frame, it falls {@condition Unconscious}." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Repair", + "name": "Multiattack", "entries": [ - "The sentinel cannot recover lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} on its own. If a creature attuned to the {@item Hand of Brass|SandsOfDoom} dedicates an hour during a {@variantrule Long Rest|XPHB} to channel the relic's magic into the brass sentinel, the sentinel will regain all of its lost {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} by the end of the rest." + "Narian makes three melee attacks with his pike. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash." ] - }, + } + ] + }, + { + "mode": "replaceArr", + "replace": "Spear", + "items": [ { - "name": "Destruction", + "name": "Pike", "entries": [ - "When the sentinel is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, it perishes in a blinding flash of light that deals 36 ({@damage 8d8}) radiant damage to creatures within 10 feet of it. An affected creature can make a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw to halve the damage. As part of the explosion, all the amber that fueled the construct is destroyed, and the soul that inhabited it is consigned to oblivion, permanently destroyed." + "{@atk mw} {@hit 8} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}10 ({@damage 1d10 + 5}) piercing damage." ] } ] @@ -49847,27 +45854,7 @@ ] } }, - "action": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "The brass sentinel makes two attacks with its claws." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Claws", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 6} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. {@h}9 ({@damage 2d4 + 4}) slashing damage. These claws count as adamantine for the purposes of bypassing resistances." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Brass_Sentinel.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true + "hasFluff": true }, { "name": "Brass Sentinel", @@ -49961,49 +45948,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Sentinel Neithar (2014)", - "shortName": "Neithar", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 233, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Sentinel Neithar|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the sentinel", - "with": "Neithar", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Energy Source", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Amber Battery", - "entries": [ - "Neithar's construct contains only 50 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} worth of amber within its body. These small motes of fractured amber are scattered throughout its frame, embedded too deeply to be removed. With so little amber, it is considered {@condition Incapacitated|XPHB} and cannot speak, though it could move if it wasn't chained to the wall." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Brass_Sentinel.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Sentinel Neithar", "shortName": "Neithar", @@ -50044,46 +45988,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Old Tusk (2014)", - "shortName": "Old Tusk", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 264, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "hp": { - "special": "70" - }, - "int": 4, - "languages": [ - "Understands Common" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Old Tusk|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Giant Boar", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Boar", - "with": "Old Tusk", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Multiattack", - "entries": [ - "Old Tusk makes two attacks with his tusks." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Old Tusk", "shortName": "Old Tusk", @@ -50121,56 +46025,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet (2014)", - "shortName": "Orianna", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 191, - "isNpc": true, - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Commoner", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the commoner", - "with": "Orianna", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Pact Spellcasting", - "entries": [ - "Orianna can cast the {@spell Dream|PHB} spell up to three times per day." - ] - } - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Orianna.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet", "shortName": "Orianna", @@ -50218,57 +46072,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Sees-Snakes (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 60, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 15, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "attachedItems": [ - "Dagger of Venom|DMG" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Sees-Snakes|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Cult Fanatic", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Lizardfolk", - "source": "DMG" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the fanatic", - "with": "Sees-Snakes", - "flags": "i" - }, - "action": { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Dagger", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Dagger of Venom", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw,rw} {@hit 5} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. {@h}5 ({@damage 1d4 + 3}) Piercing damage. Once per day, Sees-Snakes can use an action to cause thick, black Poison to coat the blade. The Poison remains for 1 minute or until an attack using this weapon hits a creature. That creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or take 11 ({@damage 2d10}) Poison damage and become {@condition Poisoned} for 1 minute." - ] - } - ] - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Sees-Snakes", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -50316,83 +46119,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)", - "shortName": "Sekhmet", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 278, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "size": [ - "G" - ], - "speed": { - "walk": 50 - }, - "senses": [ - "blindsight 500 ft. (heartbeat detection)", - "truesight 120 ft." - ], - "conditionImmune": [ - "charmed", - "deafened", - "exhaustion", - "frightened", - "grappled", - "paralyzed", - "petrified", - "poisoned", - "prone", - "restrained", - "stunned" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Empyrean", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Empyrean", - "with": "Sekhmet", - "flags": "i" - }, - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Heartbeat Sense", - "entries": [ - "Sekhmet can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." - ] - } - ] - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Maul", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Golden Claw", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 17} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}31 ({@damage 6d6 + 10}) Slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be {@condition Stunned} until the end of the empyrean's next turn." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", "shortName": "Sekhmet", @@ -50476,35 +46202,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Shamal (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 354, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Shamal|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Djinni", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the djinni", - "with": "Shamal", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Shamal.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Shamal", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -50531,39 +46228,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Theris Tharimeh (2014)", - "shortName": "Theris", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 44, - "isNpc": true, - "alignment": [ - "L", - "N" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Theris Tharimeh|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Noble", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Tiefling", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the noble", - "with": "Theris", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Theris Tharimeh", "shortName": "Theris", @@ -50658,27 +46322,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Wesson (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 272, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Wesson|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Gunslinger (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Gunslinger", - "with": "Wesson", - "flags": "i" - } - } - } - }, { "name": "Wesson", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -50697,83 +46340,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Windhowl (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 71, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "type": { - "type": "humanoid", - "tags": [ - "Minotaur" - ] - }, - "size": [ - "M" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Windhowl|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Druid", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the druid", - "with": "Windhowl", - "flags": "i" - }, - "_": { - "mode": "addSpells", - "spells": { - "1": { - "spells": [ - "{@spell Cure Wounds|PHB}" - ] - } - } - }, - "action": [ - { - "mode": "prependArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Horns", - "entries": [ - "{@atkr m} {@hit 5}, reach 5 ft. {@h}7 ({@damage 1d6 + 0}) Piercing damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "bonus": [ - { - "name": "Goring Rush", - "entries": [ - "Immediately after Windhowl take the {@action Dash} action on his turn and move at least 20 feet, Windhowl can make one melee attack." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Hammering Horns", - "entries": [ - "Immediately after Windhowl hits a creature with a melee attack as part of the {@action Attack} action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to push that target with your horns. The target must be within 5 feet of you and no more than one size larger than you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a {@dc 10}, Windhowl can push it up to 10 feet away from you." - ] - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Labyrinthine Recall", - "entries": [ - "Windhowl always know which direction is north, and has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on any Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to navigate or track." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Windhowl", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -50828,73 +46394,23 @@ "entries": [ "Immediately after Windhowl take the {@action Dash} action on his turn and move at least 20 feet, Windhowl can make one melee attack." ] - }, - { - "name": "Hammering Horns", - "entries": [ - "Immediately after Windhowl hits a creature with a melee attack as part of the {@action Attack} action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to push that target with your horns. The target must be within 5 feet of you and no more than one size larger than you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a {@dc 10}, Windhowl can push it up to 10 feet away from you." - ] - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "name": "Labyrinthine Recall", - "entries": [ - "Windhowl always know which direction is north, and has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on any Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to navigate or track." - ] - } - ], - "hasFluff": true - }, - { - "name": "Xindra (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 148, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Xindra|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Worg", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the worg", - "with": "Xindra", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "languages": [ - { - "mode": "appendIfNotExistsArr", - "items": [ - "Common", - "Abyssal" - ] - } - ], - "trait": { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Hauler", - "entries": [ - "While Xindra acts as a Hauler, she is considered {@condition Incapacitated|PHB} and is unable to assist the characters in combat." - ] - } - ] - } + }, + { + "name": "Hammering Horns", + "entries": [ + "Immediately after Windhowl hits a creature with a melee attack as part of the {@action Attack} action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to attempt to push that target with your horns. The target must be within 5 feet of you and no more than one size larger than you. Unless it succeeds on a Strength saving throw against a {@dc 10}, Windhowl can push it up to 10 feet away from you." + ] } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Xindra.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true + ], + "trait": [ + { + "name": "Labyrinthine Recall", + "entries": [ + "Windhowl always know which direction is north, and has {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on any Wisdom ({@skill Survival}) check you make to navigate or track." + ] + } + ], + "hasFluff": true }, { "name": "Xindra", @@ -50986,31 +46502,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Zarnok the Grin (2014)", - "shortName": "Zarnok", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 314, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Zarnok the Grin|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Bone Devil", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Bone Devil", - "with": "Zarnok", - "flags": "i" - } - ] - } - } - }, { "name": "Zarnok the Grin", "shortName": "Zarnok", @@ -51033,37 +46524,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Ziba (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 354, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Ziba|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Efreeti", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Efreeti", - "with": "Ziba", - "flags": "i" - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Ziba.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Ziba", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51092,35 +46552,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Zug Zug (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 158, - "isNpc": true, - "isNamedCreature": true, - "alignment": [ - "L", - "E" - ], - "reprintedAs": [ - "Zug Zug|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Ogre", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "the Ogre", - "with": "Zug Zug", - "flags": "i" - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluff": true - }, { "name": "Zug Zug", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51147,37 +46578,6 @@ }, "hasFluff": true }, - { - "name": "Treasure Golem (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 288, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Treasure Golem|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "speed": { - "walk": 20, - "climb": 20 - }, - "_copy": { - "name": "Clay Golem", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "immune": { - "mode": "appendIfNotExistsArr", - "items": [ - "fire" - ] - } - } - }, - "hasFluff": true, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Treasure_Golem.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Treasure Golem", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51206,74 +46606,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Enchanted Horse (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 286, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Enchanted Horse|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "type": "construct", - "alignment": [ - "N" - ], - "ac": [ - { - "ac": 16, - "from": [ - "natural armor" - ] - } - ], - "languages": [ - "understands the languages spoken by its rider" - ], - "immune": [ - "lightning" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Nightmare", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "Nightmare", - "with": "Enchanted Horse", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Confer Fire Resistance", - "items": { - "name": "Confer Lightning Resistance", - "entries": [ - "The nightmare can grant resistance to lightning damage to anyone riding it." - ] - } - }, - { - "mode": "removeArr", - "names": "Illumination" - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "fire", - "with": "Lightning", - "flags": "i" - }, - { - "mode": "removeArr", - "names": "Ethereal Stride" - } - ] - } - } - }, { "name": "Enchanted Horse", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51339,42 +46671,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Anubian Servant (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 104, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Anubian Servant|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "int": 3, - "type": "undead", - "_copy": { - "name": "Gnoll", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "Gnoll", - "with": "Anubian Servant", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "trait": [ - { - "mode": "appendArr", - "items": { - "name": "Zombie Behaivior", - "entries": [ - "The Anubian Servant behave like passive zombies." - ] - } - } - ] - } - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Anubian Servant", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51443,28 +46739,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Uluusis (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 180, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Uluusis|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Young Red Shadow Dragon", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The dragon", - "with": "Uluusis", - "flags": "i" - } - ] - } - } - }, { "name": "Uluusis", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51484,102 +46758,6 @@ } } }, - { - "name": "Nemisis (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 182, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Nemisis|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "hp": { - "special": "168" - }, - "int": 16, - "wis": 15, - "attachedItems": [ - "Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "bonus": [ - { - "name": "Shadow Passage", - "entries": [ - "As an action, Nemisis can expend 1 charge to teleport to a location within 500 feet of you. The location can be a place that Nemisis can see, one Nemisis can visualize, or one Nemisis can describe by stating a distance and direction from your current location\u2014such as \"30 feet straight forward, through the wall\". If Nemisis arrive in a place already occupied by an object or a creature, Nemisis and any creature traveling with him each take {@damage 2d12} Force damage, and the teleportation fails.", - "Nemisis can bring along creatures or objects within 5 feet of Nemisis, as long as their weight doesn't exceed what Nemisis can carry. Nemisis can determine Nemisis weight limit for this feature using either Nemisis Strength or Charisma score, whichever is higher.", - "Nemisis can use this feature five times, regaining all expended charges at dawn." - ] - }, - { - "name": "Gaze of Horizons", - "entries": [ - "If Nemisis see a creature teleport, Nemisis immediately know the direction and distance of their teleportation. If a creature teleports to another plane of existence, Nemisis know the name of the plane. Additionally, when Nemisis observe a teleportation mechanism, such as a portal or teleportation circle, Nemisis can determine its exact destination." - ] - } - ], - "spellcasting": [ - { - "name": "Divine Relic Spellcasting", - "type": "spellcasting", - "displayAs": "bonus", - "headerEntries": [ - "Nemisis uses Charisma as his Divine Relic Spellcasting{@sup *} ability (spell save {@dc 20}, {@hit 11} to hit with spell attacks). He can cast the following spells requiring no verbal or material components:" - ], - "will": [ - "{@spell Unseen Servant|PHB}", - "{@spell Identify|PHB}" - ], - "daily": { - "1e": [ - "{@spell Blur|PHB}", - "{@spell Misty Step|PHB}", - "{@spell Nondetection|PHB}", - "{@spell Speak with Dead|PHB}", - "{@spell Banishment|PHB}", - "{@spell Leomund's Secret Chest|PHB}", - "{@spell Dream|PHB}", - "{@spell Passwall|PHB}" - ] - }, - "footerEntries": [ - "{@sup *} Each spell can be cast once without using a spell slot or requiring material components, regaining the ability to do so at dawn. Spells cast this way cannot be interrupted by a counterspell, though their lasting effects can still be dispelled. If the wielder possesses spell slots, they may cast a spell from this list of spells by expending a slot of the appropriate level and any material component required" - ], - "ability": "cha" - } - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Cyclops", - "source": "MM", - "_mod": { - "*": [ - { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The Cyclops", - "with": "Nemisis", - "flags": "i" - } - ], - "action": [ - { - "mode": "replaceArr", - "replace": "Greatclub", - "items": [ - { - "name": "Bronze Staff", - "entries": [ - "{@atk mw} {@hit 9} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. {@h}19 ({@damage 3d8 + 6}) Bludgeoning damage." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - }, - "hasToken": true, - "tokenHref": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/tokens/Nemisis.webp" - }, - "hasFluffImages": true - }, { "name": "Nemisis", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -51673,39 +46851,6 @@ }, "hasFluffImages": true }, - { - "name": "Doragummir Stonehall (2014)", - "shortName": "Doragummir", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 217, - "isNpc": true, - "reprintedAs": [ - "Doragummir Stonehall|SandsOfDoom" - ], - "_copy": { - "name": "Noble", - "source": "MM", - "_templates": [ - { - "name": "Hill Dwarf", - "source": "PHB" - } - ], - "_mod": { - "*": { - "mode": "replaceTxt", - "replace": "The noble", - "with": "Doragummir", - "flags": "i" - } - } - }, - "fluff": { - "entries": [ - "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. 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As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", - "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", - "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Killing Aker", - "entries": [ - "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Prophecy", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, or 'She Who Heralds The Future,' is the half of Aker that can see into the future. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has been using her foresight for the past 2,000 years in order to stir the direction of fate in her favor, and many of her plans have coalesced into the events that now unfold in the narrative for Sands of Doom.", - "Beyond her recurring desire to gather large quantities of divine essence\u2014particularly from Aru and other celestial figures\u2014Prophecy's goals are intentionally kept vague. Her schemes span millennia and weave together countless moving parts with acts of both gentle kindness and harrowing cruelty. Within the Sands of Doom setting, she may serve as a force of good in one adventure and as the main villain in another. Her foresight and mastery over fate positions her as a world-tier NPC, a central figure whose very existence shapes the narrative of the setting.", - "Ultimately, it is up to the GM to decide how {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} fits within each story she participates in. Having shaped the course of civilizations for thousands of years to fit her vision, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s influence extends to almost every major event in the Torn Lands and far beyond.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Foresight", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} possesses the power to see into the future, but her visions present all possible outcomes rather than a single, definite reality. Given that every action taken can cause ripple effects that alter the future, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} cannot pinpoint precisely which of the millions of potential futures that she sees is the one that will manifest. However, by observing which scenarios appear most consistently, she can identify the futures with the highest probability of becoming reality.", - "Because {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} can only divine the future and not the present, her vision are constrained to reality within a full lunar cycle from the current moment. This means the sphinx can only see events starting from one month into the future and beyond. For events less than a month away, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} must rely on her memory of past divinations.", - "As it stands to reason, as time progresses in Sands of Doom, {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}'s predictive clarity will diminish when it comes to foretelling the events of the adventure. Once the Siege of Al'Kirat is just a month away, she will be unable to see exactly how the actions of the present will impact the siege in the future." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "While separated from her male counterpart, Prophecy uses the statistics of a {@creature Gynosphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Lore|XMM}] with some changes. Prophecy is permanently under the effects of an undispellable {@spell Foresight|PHB} spell, active even while in an {@spell Antimagic Field|PHB}. In addition to the spells presented in the stat block, Prophecy knows the spells {@spell Scrying|PHB} and {@spell Dream|PHB}, both of which she can cast at will while in the Temple of Time.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anubian Blessing", - "entries": [ - "Prophecy possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. This damage cannot be mitigated or reduced by any means, and she can use this feature up to three times per day." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Simulacrum", - "entries": [ - "The {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} that the characters meet during Sands of Doom is one of several clones of the true sphinx, created through a specialized simulacrum spell of her own invention. Unlike a typical simulacrum, her spell allows her to create more than one copy, each born from a small sacrifice of her dwindling divine essence. These clones inherit the original's personality, memories, and several of her powers, with the key exception that the true {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} wields unique divine abilities not covered in Sands of Doom.", - "These clones are treated as Celestial beings, rather than Constructs. However, even though they have divine blood, they are made to perish after 999 years. Therefore, they are considered mortal and viable to benefit from a genie's wish." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Prophecy.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Anamnesis", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -53530,79 +48415,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Anamnesis (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "section", - "name": "Sphinxes of Fate", - "entries": [ - "During the Anubian Empire, the sphinxes served as the guardians of the Aru's holy temples and as teachers and caretakers to the Pharaohs.", - "Among them was an Aru named Aker\u2014known as 'They Who Watch All That Is.' As the Aru of Horizons, Aker guarded the Gate of the First Hour, the planar threshold to the Duaat. Aker existed as two sphinxes: one male and one female, who formed the deity only while standing side by side\u2014with the divine gift to perceive into the past, present, and future.", - "In the final days of Anubia, as the Aru unleashed the Cataclysm, Aker glimpsed a future shaped by their actions. A future where a dark corruptive force borne out of the Cataclysm would ravage countless worlds. Horrified by the revelation, Aker used their divine authority to seal all gates to the Duaat, trapping countless Aru outside while simultaneously depriving them of the divine essence that sustained them. Those who sought refuge in the shadowed realm were instead forced to perish in an inferno of their own making, and the few who survived were left to wander through blighted lands with no hope for escape.", - "This fateful decision resulted in an irreconcilable fracture between Aker's two halves. Anamnesis, the male sphinx blessed with the power to see into the past, believed the world could not be saved, doomed to wither and serve as nothing more than a prison for the dark force the Aru had created. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom}, the female sphinx blessed with the power to see into the future, envisioned a narrow way forward, one that demanded unimaginable sacrifices, unspeakable sacrilege, and millennia of meticulous effort. Unable to reconcile their opposing visions, the two sphinxes shattered their divine bond. {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} abandoned the Duaat to pursue her goal, while Anamnesis remained behind, an eternal guard to the shadowed realm. Separated, the two all-powerful sphinxes weakened into lesser demigods.", - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Killing Aker", - "entries": [ - "When either Anamnesis or (the real) {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} are reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, they resurrect in the Duaat near the Gate of the First Hour, after 24 hours. To permanently kill them, they must both be reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} within the same 24-hour window, and only if this is accomplished using a god-killing weapon, such as the Golden Spear or the bite of an offspring of Sera'Aku." - ] - } - ] - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anamnesis", - "entries": [ - "Anamnesis, or 'He Who Knows What Was.' is the half of Aker that can see into the past. Unwilling to leave the Gate of the First Hour unprotected, Anamnesis has remained in his eternal post, carefully studying the actions of his sister in order to discern her motives\u2014which even he fails to grasp.", - "Sickened by much of what {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} has done, Anamnesis has renounced any intention of ever merging with her to form Aker again. The fact that {@creature Prophecy|SandsOfDoom} and him are intrinsically one and the same, yet his sister has fallen to such heresy, tears at his understanding of what he is and what he might be capable of; fueling his desire to understand her behavior out of a deep personal revulsion unbecoming of a god.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Hindsight", - "entries": [ - "Anamnesis possesses the power to see into the past, but his visions encompass several versions of events rather than a single, definitive history, depending on how far into the past he gazes.", - "Within 24 hours of the present, the past is 'dynamic,' meaning that actions taken can alter these events and, consequently, the present. In other words, a creature with the ability to travel through time\u2014such as a sphinx in their lair or the caster of a wish spell\u2014may go back up to 24 hours in time in order to alter how events manifested. Thus, within this period of 24 hours from the present, Anamnesis can observe different variations of the past, understanding how various actions might have unfolded differently\u2014including being able to see and track the activities of any time traveler, alongside any changes made to the present by their actions.", - "Once an event is more than 24 hours old, it becomes 'fixed' in time. These events are immutable, existing as solidified history that cannot be changed. For creatures that travel that far back in time, any actions they were to take were always meant to happen and have always been part of history, even if they didn't know it. Therefore, any attempt to alter the past results in events unfolding just as they always did." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "While separated from his female counterpart, Anamnesis uses the statistics of an {@creature Androsphinx|MM} [{@creature Sphinx of Valor|XMM}]. Alongside the spells listed in the Androsphinx stat block, he knows the spells {@spell Gate|XPHB} and {@spell Time Stop|XPHB}, each of which he can cast once per day. When Anamnesis casts the {@spell Gate|XPHB} spell, he can summon {@dice 1d4} devas to aid him in combat.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Anubian Blessing", - "entries": [ - "Anamnesis possesses the Anubian Blessing feature, enabling her to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw at the cost of taking 30 points of damage. 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She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Empathetic", - "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Debate", - "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Dance", - "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", - "entries": [ - "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", - "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Zanara Zin'Zara (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Zanara is a natural born sorcerer and a retired adventurer. She uses the statistics of a {@creature Mage|MM} with the exception that she has 70 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, has a Charisma score of 18 (+4) which she uses to cast her spells, and has proficiency Persuasion (+7).", - "Zanara wears a {@item Ring of Invisibility|DMG} at all times, which itself turns invisible while worn. In battle, she carries a {@item Staff of Frost|DMG} and dons a {@item Cloak of Displacement|DMG}. 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However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Debate", - "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Dance", - "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." - } - ] - } - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", - "entries": [ - "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", - "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Vizier Rashid", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Magic Items", - "entries": [ - "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars}. 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Rashid can cast any spell from the wizard spell list using these slots without needing to prepare them in advance, spending the spell slots as normal. His spellcasting ability for these spells is Intelligence ({@dc 17}, {@hit 9} to hit with spell attacks)." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Personality Traits", - "entries": [ - "The Vizier's personality is influenced by his existence as a fiendish rakshasa, possessing many traits reminiscent of cats. Rashid does his best to hide these traits to prevent his true nature from being discovered.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Carnivore", - "entry": "Rashid exclusively eats meat, claiming his stomach is 'peculiar'." - }, + { + "type": "list", + "items": [ { "type": "item", - "name": "Crepuscular", - "entry": "The hours of dawn and dusk are when the Vizier is most active. He sleeps 6 hours during the day (from 10 am to 4 pm) and 6 hours at night (from 10 pm to 4 am)." + "name": "Religious", + "entry": "Zanara placed her faith in the Church of Asmodeus early on in her life, and through its principles and guidance, she has managed to lift herself up from poverty and help create one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. She strongly believes its teachings are wise and lead to prosperous outcomes." }, { "type": "item", - "name": "No Contact", - "entry": "Rashid detests being touched and has an obsessive desire to constantly clean himself. Rashid uses this obsession as an excuse to avoid shaking hands or being touched, as it might also reveal his fiendish nature." + "name": "Empathetic", + "entry": "Having grown up in poverty, Zanara understands the struggles of the common folk. However, she also believes that it is better to condition one's mind to work for themselves rather than to expect charity." }, { "type": "item", - "name": "Clumsy Grip", - "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + "name": "Debate", + "entry": "Seldom does Zanara make a decision without arguing about its potential ramifications. Discussions with Zanara usually turn into thought exercises and high spirited arguments. She loves taking the 'devil's advocate' point of view and is exceedingly good at portraying opposing views without actually supporting them. Philosophy and debate are some of Zanara's most favorite pastimes." }, { "type": "item", - "name": "Manipulation", - "entry": "The Vizier has an almost sadistic enjoyment of making others serve him or work for him, especially when they are powerful or when they would rather not serve him. To accomplish this, he uses his influence, wealth, and knowledge in order to innocuously attract these individuals. He then ensures they depend on him for their job and security, inevitably compelling them to serve him." + "name": "Dance", + "entry": "Zanara's hidden desire is to one day escape the confines of her court, only to drink and dance until dawn. However, to preserve the image of a stoic leader, she suppresses this side of her. Frequently, she can be found gazing from the palace balcony, lost in thought, daydreaming of a future where she can slip away unnoticed." } ] } ] }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fiendish Familiar", - "entries": [ - "The Vizier has a familiar named {@creature Salem|SandsOfDoom}, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", - "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Personality", - "entries": [ - "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fiendish Bond", - "entries": [ - "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", - "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." - ] - } - ] - }, { "type": "inset", - "name": "Roleplaying Vizier Rashid", + "name": "Roleplaying Zanara Zin'Zara", "entries": [ - "The Vizier is a villain in plain clothes. From the moment the characters first interact with Rashid, the players should begin to wonder whether he is a 'disguised villain' being played too on the nose. The best portrayal of Rashid is one where players are convinced there is something sinister about him, yet each interaction they have with him is both positive and productive.", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Positives", - "entry": "Rashid lavishes the characters with rewards, offering far more for their efforts than anyone else in the city. Most of his goals align perfectly with the characters' objectives, such as eliminating the jackalwere threat (see Chapter 7) and ensuring the safety of the city against the Anubians (see Chapter 11). While most Kirati are wary of outsiders, Rashid praises the characters at every opportunity." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Negatives", - "entry": "Rashid is, for lack of a better word, creepy and unsettling. His voice is slow and deliberate, his eyes are always open wide and rarely blink. His movements are graceful but methodically slow; the way he turns his head to make eye contact is unnerving and precise. His compliments, while flattering, have an off-putting air to them. When describing a person for example, he uses words such as 'exquisite', 'delicate', or 'supple'. He likes to get close to those he speaks to, staring deeply into their eyes." - } - ] - } + "Zanara plays the role of a stoic and stern leader convincingly well. However, this facade quickly crumbles behind closed doors. In these private settings, she confides her concerns, fears, and seeks counsel from those she trusts. With close friends, she laughs heartily and enjoys crude jokes, much to their dismay.", + "When roleplaying the Sultana, it is recommended not to depict her as greedy or arrogant. Without her as a light in the darkness of Al'Kirat's oligarchy, players might become disillusioned with the city's leaders, leading to a feeling of apathy towards the city itself. Sands of Doom works best when players like those they risk their lives to save, so portraying a likable Sultana plays an important role." ] } ], @@ -53932,36 +48560,29 @@ "type": "image", "href": { "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_-_Tiefling.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Vizier_Rashid_Rakshaza.webp" + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zanara_Zin_Zara.webp" } } ] }, { - "name": "Vizier Rashid (2014)", + "name": "Vizier Rashid", "source": "SandsOfDoom", "entries": [ - "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa|MM} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", + "Rashid uses the statistics of a {@creature Rakshasa} with a few changes. He has 230 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}, an Intelligence score of 19 (+4), proficiency in History (+9), and expertise in Arcana (+14).", { "type": "entries", "name": "Magic Items", "entries": [ - "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power|DMG} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars|DMG}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile|PHB} spells he casts deal double their damage." + "Rashid wields a {@item Staff of Power} and wears a {@item Robe of Stars}. He uses the magic missiles summoned from the robe as his main form of Attack during combat. {@spell Magic Missile} spells he casts deal double their damage." ] }, { "type": "entries", "name": "A Fiend in Hiding", "entries": [ - "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self|PHB}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", - "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura|PHB}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." + "Rashid knows the spell {@spell Alter Self}, which he can cast without expending a spell slot and without requiring {@status Concentration|XPHB} to maintain it. He uses this spell to appear as a pale tiefling with dark horns, and recasts the spell in secret every hour.", + "Rashid also knows the spell {@spell Nystul's Magic Aura}, which he casts on himself daily to mask his fiendish nature. This spell makes detection spells and abilities perceive him as a Lawful Neutral humanoid." ] }, { @@ -53997,7 +48618,7 @@ { "type": "item", "name": "Clumsy Grip", - "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self|PHB} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." + "entry": "Rakshasas have inverted hands. Rashid's {@spell Alter Self} spell gives his hands a typical humanoid form, but he struggles to mentally adapt to the change. He has difficulty eating with utensils, writing, and holding objects properly." }, { "type": "item", @@ -54025,7 +48646,7 @@ "type": "entries", "name": "Statistics", "entries": [ - "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." + "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature cat}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse} spell or similar magic." ] }, { @@ -54130,58 +48751,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Salem (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fiendish Familiar", - "entries": [ - "The Vizier has a familiar named Salem, a sphinx cat with sharp green eyes and no fur. When engaged in combat, Salem transforms into its more fiendish form, sprouting dark spines from her back and an arrow-tipped tail.", - "As long as they remain within 1 mile of each other, Raashid can see and hear through Salem's senses and communicate with her telepathically. Salem delights in exploring the city, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals\u2014particularly those who might harbor ill intent towards the Vizier.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Personality", - "entries": [ - "Salem embodies many of Rashid's traits, including his eerie slow movements and his appreciation for the finer things in life. She dislikes being touched, howling and screeching at anyone who approaches her." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "Salem uses the statistics of a {@creature Cat|MM}, except that she is considered a Fiend and her bite Attack is special. Infused with a measure of Rashid's fiendish power, her bite has a +7 to hit, deals 1 Piercing damage, and curses the target on a hit. Whenever the cursed creature makes an Attack roll or a saving throw, the creature must subtract a {@dice d4} from the roll. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a {@spell Remove Curse|PHB} spell or similar magic." - ] - }, - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Fiendish Bond", - "entries": [ - "Salem cannot be killed while Vizier Rashid is alive. When she is reduced to 0 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}\u2014like a dark phoenix\u2014Salem is engulfed in green infernal fire and is resurrected, returning to life at her location with 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} at the end of her next turn.", - "Whenever Vizier Rashid takes damage, he can use his reaction to magically transfer the damage and any special effect that accompanies it to Salem, provided Salem has at least 1 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB|Hit Point} and is within 100 feet of him." - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Salem.webp" - } - }, - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/SalemDemonic.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Morgiana", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54223,47 +48792,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Morgiana (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of an {@creature Assassin|MM}. She hides one dagger tied to her upper thigh and another secured under her right foot inside her shoe. Additionally, she keeps a dose of {@item Oil of Taggit|DMG} tucked in the lace under her left breast.", - "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} is proficient with a Poisoner's Kit and crafts her own poisons.", - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Roleplaying Morgiana", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Morgiana|SandsOfDoom} wishes to be free and wants to slay Vizier Rashid, but she is ultimately a survivor and values her life more than anything else.", - "Groomed to be an assassin since she was a child, she has spent her life playing roles like actors perform characters in a play. Tragically, she can't even remember whether any of her likes or dislikes, favorite meals, pastimes, or even mannerisms are genuinely hers or merely well constructed facades that even she has started to believe.", - { - "type": "list", - "style": "list-no-bullets", - "items": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Likes", - "entry": "Freedom, roleplay, politics, humans, and the adrenaline of being in deadly danger." - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Dislikes", - "entry": "Vizier Rashid, herself, magic that saps the will of others, and being alone." - } - ] - } - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Morgiana.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54280,22 +48808,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Zaluna Al'Zara (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Zaluna Al'Zara uses the statistics of a {@creature Priest|MM} with 40 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}. She can ritual-cast the {@spell Find Familiar|PHB} spell to summon a desert hare named {@creature Weasel|MM|Emberfoot}." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Zaluna_Al_Zara.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54319,53 +48831,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Yasar uses the statistics of an {@creature Efreeti|MM} with the Legendary Resistance trait (2/Day), each of which he can use to automatically succeed on a failed saving throw of his choice. He wears a {@item Ring of Cold Resistance|DMG} (even the desert is a bit too chilly for him) and wields {@item Zulfiqar, The Eternal Fire|SandsOfDoom}\u2014a famed {@item Dancing Sword|DMG}. This blade is kept in a pocket dimension and summoned only when Yasar enters combat. For additional details on the blade, see its entry on page 314.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Wishes", - "entries": [ - "As a noble genie, Yasar wields the power to cast the {@spell Wish|PHB} spell. True to his selfish nature, he uses this magic exclusively for his own gain. See {@adventure Appendix D|SandsOfDoom|15|Genies in Sands of Doom} for more details regarding genies and wishes." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Yasar-Al-Fajr.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is a renowned adventurer in Al'Kirat, known for her solid track record and tendency to take on dangerous contracts that lead her into the Wasteland. She specializes in hunting down bandits, rebels, and monsters of the desert.", - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} lives intensely in the moment\u2014she laughs heartily among friends, fights fiercely when in danger, drinks to blackout when celebrating, and remains deeply focused when strategizing.", - { - "type": "entries", - "name": "Equipment", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} carries a greataxe named Sear, which ignites on impact, dealing an extra {@dice 1d4} Fire damage on a hit. The weapon is worth 300 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kallista.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54390,38 +48855,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} is held prisoner in the living quarters of the Temple of Aku'Tal, shackled to a wall by a long chain connected of one of his ankles. Finding him is easy, even without Grigori's help, as he screams for help the moment he hears the door to this area open. His restraints can be removed by either breaking the manacles with a {@dc 15} Strength check using an appropriate tool, picking the lock with a {@dc 15} Dexterity check using Thieves Tools, or by locating the key in the room with a {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check.", - "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} took {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} captive to leverage his ability to read {@language Anubian|SandsOfDoom} hieroglyphics, a skill necessary for completing the rituals needed to activate the {@adventure Shrine of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|3|7. Shrine of the Serpent}. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} was then kept alive, unlike the rest of the prisoners, to be interrogated later; as {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} hoped to learn the locations of other Divine Relics that Al'Kirat may have knowledge about\u2014though {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} possesses no such knowledge.", - "The professor is delighted to see Grigori and humorously assumes that the imp masterminded the entire rescue. If corrected, he is quick to show his gratitude to the party.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a noble except that he has expertise in History checks (+7) and {@variantrule Advantage|XPHB} on checks made to recall information regarding the Anubian Empire. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} has no weapons or armor." - ] - }, - { - "type": "inset", - "name": "Roleplaying Rumbold Tomekeeper", - "entries": [ - "The venerable professor, in his sixties, speaks in a raspy voice that makes each word sound like an effort. While often short of breath, {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is never short of words when it comes to his favorite subject\u2014the Anubians. Left to his own devices, he would happily give a five-hour seminar on the matter. {@creature Rumbold Tomekeeper|SandsOfDoom|Rumbold} is kind and patient, enjoying the company of those with a thirst for knowledge." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Rumbold-Tomekeeper.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Rumbold Tomekeeper", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54454,29 +48887,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} uses the statistics of a {@creature Gargoyle|MM}, with some changes. He has 85 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an Intelligence of 14 (+2), Wisdom of 16 (+3), and Charisma of 12 (+1). Additionally, he is proficient in Athletics (+5), Religion (+5), and Perception (+6).", - "While in the Temple of Aku'Tal, {@creature Drazul, Herald of the Serpent|SandsOfDoom|Drazul} is permanently under the effects of the {@spell Bless|PHB} spell and his melee attacks deal an extra 7 ({@damage 2d6}) Radiant damage on a hit. Further, he can cast the spell {@spell Guiding Bolt|PHB} ({@hit +7}) without the need for a spell slot, which emanates from the amber on his chest." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Drazul.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Drazul, Herald of the Serpent", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54500,30 +48910,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Aku'Tal (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Statistics", - "entries": [ - "{@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Hydra|MM} with some alterations. She has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2), a Charisma score of 21 (+5), and speaks Anubian, Abyssal, and Celestial. {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is a Celestial creature.", - "Even though {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} is one singular hydra, the demigod is represented as five separate Large sized serpentine heads that rise from the water. Place each head in a random location of your choice within the pools of the chamber. Each head functions independently, rolling its own initiative and capable of moving up to 10 feet in the water during their turn. The hydra otherwise functions as normal: each head can make only one Attack and all heads share the same pool of {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}.", - "A head of {@creature Aku'Tal|SandsOfDoom} can replace its bite Attack with a casting of the spell {@spell Sacred Flame|PHB} ({@dc 16}: {@damage 2d8} Radiant damage)." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Akutal_Rising.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Aku'Tal", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54548,23 +48934,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Alacrity (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Hailing from a distinguished family of sorcerers who have served Al'Kirat's military since its founding, Alacrity (LN Female tiefling) was seen as the black sheep of the family for never developing sorcerous magic. To conceal their shame, her parents used their influence to enroll her in the Sanctum of Stars, where she studied wizardry under the tutelage of the Vizier. Forced to work twice as hard as her peers and shaped by her mentor's cold, calculated mindset, Alacrity grew as a brilliant military leader and a highly capable wizard.", - "Alacrity is tough and values meticulous preparation, planning, and strategy over hunches or blind hope. She hates being told she can't do something and is often driven to prove others wrong\u2014and more often than not, she succeeds." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Alacrity_Full.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Alacrity", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54582,14 +48951,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Squeak (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Squeak (LG male) is mute, which is quite unfortunate for a kenku. He communicates using bird-like chirps, which has earned him the moniker of \"Squeak'.", - "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." - ] - }, { "name": "Squeak", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54598,23 +48959,6 @@ "Squeak was blessed by a goddess of luck early in his life, and ever since, he's experienced both extreme luck and horrible misfortune. Fate keeps placing him in terrible situations far beyond his control, only for him to narrowly survive by sheer happenstance. To him, it feels as though fate is perpetually seeking to kill him. By now, Squeak is convinced that the resurrection of the Anubian Empire is just another scheme of the universe, all to end his life." ] }, - { - "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "In preparation for the impending siege, a tiefling sergeant named Kairos has been promoted to commander of Al'Kirat's forces. Like {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom}, he rose to prominence during the Beastwars, earning renown as a brilliant tactician and a skilled warrior. However, unlike the {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom|Vizier}, Kairos prioritizes strategies that minimize casualties\u2014a philosophy embraced by the city's oligarchy for this war. This choice has sparked bitterness in Vizier Rashid, who resents the decision.", - "Kairos dedication to the welfare of his troops has made him a beloved figure among the Kirati soldiers." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Kairos.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Kairos, Commander of Al'Kirat's Army", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54663,36 +49007,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Brass Titan (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The morning before the siege, a colossal metal construct arrives to muster with the army. Its towering form is clearly visible in the distance to anyone standing on the city walls. Commissioned by {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} and forged by Hakkari's predecessor, the Titan stands 50 feet tall and is shaped like a humanoid with a jackal's head. Its darkened brass frame is adorned with gold and chunks of amber. There are over 30,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces} worth of amber slotted into the frame of the Brass Titan. These spheres of amber are imbued with the Heka that fuels the construct.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Shards of Amber", - "entries": [ - "The Brass Titan is far too large to be destroyed by traditional means. Instead, its hit points reflect the integrity of the chunks of amber that sustain it." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Immune to the Hand of Brass", - "entries": [ - "The Brass Titan, like all Brass Sentinels, is impervious to the effects of Divine Relics. Unlike Brass Sentinels, however, the Brass Titan does not contain an imprisoned Anubian soul. Until a soul is placed within it, it is beyond the control of the Hand of Brass." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Titan.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Brass Titan", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54723,25 +49037,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Ashae, The Dryad (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The {@creature Dryad|MM} was born when a ruin that once held thousands of entombed Anubians collapsed, burying their remains and soaking the tomb in their blood. As the blood seeped into the cracks of the stone floor, it found its way onto a sandy chamber beneath the ruins. In this isolated pocket, a wondrous transformation took place: the Rust-ridden corruption in its sand vanished, replaced by a surge of pure, life-giving water. There, from the first tree to take root in this burgeoning Oasis, the dryad Ashae emerged, a guardian born of the arisen sanctuary.", - "For years, Ashae lived peacefully as the guardian of her thriving grove, a sanctuary that provided shelter and sustenance to the animals of the region. Her tranquility ended when a tiefling explorer stumbled upon the Oasis. The friendly relationship soured when Ashae discovered the tiefling's plan to unearth and plunder the Anubian ruin above. Overwhelmed by fear for her grove's safety and driven by youthful recklessness, Ashae struck first and killed the tiefling.", - "Desperate to hide what she had done, Ashae buried the corpse beneath the sands of her grove. To her shock, the surrounding area then bloomed with unexpected vitality. Ashae saw parallels between this transformation and that of her own creation\u2014somehow, blood could purify the Wasteland of its toxin. Though she couldn't comprehend the precise alchemy at play, the event planted a seed of hope in Ashae that the Wasteland might one day be healed.", - "Ashae has since embarked on a series of gruesome blood experiments in her quest to cleanse the land. Her methods have ranged from draining entire bodies of their blood into single spots in the sand, to burying creatures\u2014both dead and alive\u2014to now, with the aid of {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia}, enlisting perytons to steal still-beating hearts, which she buries beneath the soil." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ashae.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Ashae, The Dryad", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54761,13 +49056,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Sheseru (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." - ] - }, { "name": "Sheseru", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54775,23 +49063,6 @@ "Sheseru is a unique tiger that fights alongside {@creature Ashae, The Dryad|SandsOfDoom|Ashae}. Sheseru is a formidable combatant, capable of striking with blinding speed." ] }, - { - "name": "Eli Elaia (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Eli Elaia is the primary reason the Oasis has managed to survive thus far. A former senior member of the Seekers of the Sunken Flame and a skilled {@creature Druid|MM}, Eli retired a few years ago and chose to settle in Zarai to live out the rest of his days. He helps the small community make the most of their limited fertile land by growing crops, guiding hunters to safe hunting spots, and using his druidic magic to encourage fish in the spring to breed.", - "Eli Elaia is charmed by {@creature Ashae, The Dryad (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Ashae} and fights on her side." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eli_Elaia.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Eli Elaia", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54846,14 +49117,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Speaksby (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Speaksby (LE Male) is an {@creature Imp|MM} who is on the run from the Church of Asmodeus for attempting to peddle infernal contracts outside of the Temple's grounds. Fortunately for him, the human he tricked into signing away their soul left behind a wonderful shop full of mysterious and expensive-looking potions, which Speaksby decided to take over as his next big venture. Unfortunately for him, he has no clue what most of the potions do and has to rely on the vague title cards the old owner left in front of each crystal vial.", - "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." - ] - }, { "name": "Speaksby", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54862,14 +49125,6 @@ "The imp is fat and stinky, struggling to fly due to his weight. He speaks in a long, drawn-out cadence that most find offputting, made worse by the fact that his breath is terribly foul." ] }, - { - "name": "John (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans.", - "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." - ] - }, { "name": "John", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54878,14 +49133,6 @@ "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"...do you know what I mean?\" and waits expectantly for a response." ] }, - { - "name": "Celine (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Celine (NG Female) is a speaking {@creature Cat|MM}, once the familiar of a wizard named Kirion who perished long ago during the Beastwars. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of running the shop, selling off her master's belongings and sending the proceeds to his extended family across the ocean. During this time, she befriended the many homeless cats living in the Bazaar. Feeling compassion toward them, Celine now encourages her customers to adopt these cats, offering discounts on her wares to those who do.", - "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." - ] - }, { "name": "Celine", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54894,14 +49141,6 @@ "Celine has a black coat with bright tufts of white hair on her chest and always wears her old master's hat\u2014a black, leathery, pointed wizard's hat. The hat has been enchanted to allow its wearer to cast the spell mage hand at will, which Celine uses to run the store. She speaks with a strong lisp and considers herself to be the most beautiful cat in the entire city. Celine hopes that one day, after the shop is completely sold out and every cat has found a home, a new wizard will choose her as their familiar." ] }, - { - "name": "Radija (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Radija (CG Female tiefling {@creature Spy|MM}) is the 12-year-old daughter of Kuk. She was left alone in the city with just enough food and money to survive the few weeks it would have taken her father to return home. From an early age, she was groomed to help her father swindle and trick customers. Radija now uses these talents to survive in the city\u2014a skill that becomes crucial once she learns of her father's death following the fall of Kunaten Keep.", - "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." - ] - }, { "name": "Radija", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54910,14 +49149,6 @@ "The shop is never in the same place every day, and it is arranged so that Radija can hastily pick up the cloth holding all of her wares and make a swift exit if she sees guards approaching. She only presents a few items at a time, keeping the rest safely stashed across the city, but she knows all the items she 'owns' by heart and can bring anything she has that is requested the next day." ] }, - { - "name": "Skreeyek (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Skreeyek is a friendly {@creature Earth Elemental|MM} who can speak a broken form of Common. Originating from the deep tunnels below the mountains of Tarakuir west of the city, his existence dates back tens of thousands of years, well before the Anubian Empire. Skreeyek fell into an incredibly long hibernation until he was awakened during the Beastwars, as tieflings fought several goblin clans in the tunnels near him. After awakening, he explored the changed world around him and grew to love the tieflings of Al'Kirat.", - "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." - ] - }, { "name": "Skreeyek", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54926,14 +49157,6 @@ "Skreeyek's body is layered with rock strata in warm hues of orange, yellow, and red. On his right shoulder, he carries a wooden signpost that reads \"Skreeyek\" (meaning 'Dead End' in goblinoid), scrawled in a haphazard red script. Decades ago, goblins planted this signpost on what they believed was a stone floor, which was actually Skreeyek's shoulder. Now, everyone he meets tries to pronounce the scribble, so he has adopted it as his name." ] }, - { - "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Dalira Ter'Mehra (LG female tiefling {@creature Mage|MM}) oversees the day-today operations of the Adventurer's Guild. Initially placed in this position by her uncle\u2014the Guild Master\u2014as a clear act of nepotism, Dalira quickly proved herself and has since become an indispensable member of the organization. She studied as a wizard under {@creature Vizier Rashid|SandsOfDoom} and looks back fondly on her time in the Sanctum of Stars, though she has always harbored a natural fear of the Vizier without fully understanding why.", - "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." - ] - }, { "name": "Dalira Ter'Mehra", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54942,14 +49165,6 @@ "Dalira is in her early twenties, with bright red skin, dark red eyes, and black hair streaked with light red highlights. She prefers darker clothing, usually in gray or brown, and rarely wears jewelry. Her beauty is a frequent topic of conversation in the guild's lounge, much to her dismay. It's so common for new recruits to flirt with her and be rejected that many in the Guild jokingly consider it a rite of passage." ] }, - { - "name": "Holgam (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Holgam (CN male half-orc {@creature Veteran|MM}) is the bouncer of the guild hall and is responsible for making sure that only those either certified or vouched for are allowed to enter the building. He is jovial and easy-going when in a good mood, but ferocious and relentless when angered.", - "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." - ] - }, { "name": "Holgam", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54958,15 +49173,6 @@ "Holgam is in his thirties, has pale gray skin, pointy teeth, short black hair, and a beard. He often decorates his face with paint, varying the designs from time to time." ] }, - { - "name": "Rudoli Thundergut (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Rudoli Thundergut (LN male dwarf {@creature Knight|MM}) works behind the bar, preparing snacks and serving drinks. A cantankerous old dwarf, years spent fighting in the trenches of his homeland have left him pessimistic and devoid of humor. Rudoli sacrificed everything in defense of his city, but when his ancestral mountain\u2014venerable Karak'Tar\u2014was overrun by Darakni 100 years ago, he found himself with nothing left to fight for. A warrior without a war, he spends his remaining years in quiet contemplation of his failure.", - "At 290 years old, Rudoli's body bears the scars of countless battles, with burn marks covering his darkened, leathery skin. Since hair cannot grow on skin burned as badly as his, Rudoli shaves off all the remaining hair on his head, including his eyebrows.", - "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." - ] - }, { "name": "Rudoli Thundergut", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -54976,44 +49182,6 @@ "Rudoli holds onto the weapon he wielded in his final battle, fought atop the Third Obsidian Bridge of Karak'Tar, where he witnessed the Grimpowder detonation that obliterated the city and the Darakni that overran it. Rudoli always carries his {@item Grimfire Pistol|SandsOfDoom} with him and never lets anyone touch it. He has one shot left, which he plans to use on himself the day he feels he has no more to contribute." ] }, - { - "name": "Deathsting (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Deathsting is a monstrous scorpion that haunts the ruins of Anan'Thul. It is plagued by whispers in its mind, which drive it to a feral rage.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Weakness", - "entries": [ - "Music soothes Deathsting, muffling the whispers that plague its mind. If they follow the sound of a music box, the characters find Deathsting standing still, captivated by the melody. As the song comes to an end, the monstrous scorpion snaps back to its feral nature before vanishing into the night." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Loot", - "entries": [ - "A character can harvest Deathsting's poison with a successful {@dc 18} Wisdom (Survival) check. After each successful check, the character can attempt to harvest more poison, up to a maximum of four successful checks or until they fail. The number of doses collected equals the number of successful checks. This poison functions as an Injury-based poison (see 'Poisons', on Appendix E) and has a shelf life of two weeks before becoming sterile. Otherwise, it functions exactly like Deathsting's poison." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Tactics", - "entries": [ - "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", - "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Deathsting", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55037,35 +49205,17 @@ "type": "item", "name": "Tactics", "entries": [ - "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", - "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" - } - } - ] - }, - { - "name": "Doragummir Stonehall (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Doragummir (Male Dwarf {@creature Noble|MM}) comes from a long line of dwarvish historians who have long been ridiculed for their belief that dwarves and the ancient Anubians shared a closer relationship than recorded history suggests. This history was lost when the Darakni took over several of the dwarvish cities and the treasured records they held in them.", - "While visiting Al'Kirat, during a private pre-auction viewing, Doragummir was astonished to discover the Knife of Topaz\u2014an artifact that bore undeniable marks of both dwarvish and Anubian craftsmanship. To Doragummir, this dagger\u2014clearly intended for a ruler or a figure of authority\u2014serves as proof that these two kingdoms must have once worked together. Driven to restore his family's honor, Doragummir is determined to win the dagger at the auction and return it to Drek'Alor as evidence.", - "Doragummir has dark skin, white hair, and light green eyes. His mustache and beard are braided together into a single strand that hangs below his chin. His tunic displays his family's crest: a set of closed double doors, symbolizing their legacy as keepers of ancient lore." + "Deathsting attempts to grapple two different creatures with its claws and drag them into the quicksand. It prefers to use its stinger on restrained targets. Unaccustomed to having its prey survive a single sting, Deathsting prioritizes stinging each target within range at least once before stinging the same target again.", + "If Deathsting's hit points drop below 25, it commits suicide by repeatedly stinging itself with its own stinger, embracing the silence of death." + ] + } ], "images": [ { "type": "image", "href": { "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Doragummir_Stonehall.webp" + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Deathsting.webp" } } ] @@ -55088,24 +49238,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Steve (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie}. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", - "Throughout the auction, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, Steve and {@creature Marie (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Marie} look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", - "Steve has disguised himself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Steve's shoes are on the wrong feet, leading him to stumble occasionally." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Steve.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Steve", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55124,24 +49256,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Marie (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The Syndicate has infiltrated the auction with two {@creature Jackalwere|MM|jackalweres}, disguised as two humans named {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie. {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom} has imposed upon them a strict bidding limit of 5,000 {@item Gold|XDMG|Gold Pieces}. With this budget constraint, the Syndicate is unlikely to win the bid unless the characters were to prevent both {@creature Yasar-Al-Fajr (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Yasar} and {@creature Doragummir Stonehall (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Doragummir} from bidding.", - "Throughout the auction, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie seem visibly distressed by the loud atmosphere, which hurts their sensitive ears. Despite claiming to be siblings, {@creature Steve (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Steve} and Marie look nothing alike and display affectionate behavior, such as holding hands and kissing, mistakenly believing this is how all human males and females are supposed to interact.", - "Marie has disguised herself as a young, tan-skinned human with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in simple, traditional tiefling clothing\u2014colorful cloth dresses tied with ropes or strips of fabric. However, Marie awkwardly fidgets with her gloves, having stuffed four fingers into just two of the glove's finger-holes." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Marie.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Marie", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55160,23 +49274,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The base of the spire is the lair of a mysterious and powerful creature that the inhabitants of the Wasteland call Terrakhet. Its form is a nightmare of rocky tentacles that sprout from a central orbshaped mass that bears a single large eye at its center and a beak-like mouth. Anyone that dares come close is snatched by the tentacles that spew forth from the ground, grabbed, then dragged deep under the sands\u2014never to be seen again.", - "The Terrakhet is an uncontrollably mad creature\u2014a force of nature with no goals or desires, driven to kill anything that approaches. While on the hunt, the monstrosity moves through the quicksand like an octopus gliding through water." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Terrakhet.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55194,51 +49291,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Ferrus (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "A banished {@creature Dao|MM} prince, his perfectly cut features exude nobility and authority. He is clad in masterfully crafted armor forged from otherworldly metals and adorned with gemstones that shift their hues at his will.", - "Ferrus has been transformed as part of a living wish into the fearsome {@creature Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Terrakhet}. To release him, the characters must first defeat the monstrosity and then activate the {@i Magic Lamp} on its corpse.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Personality", - "entries": [ - "Ferrus is dour, condescending, and perpetually unamused. He views everyone else as beneath him and despises fulfilling wishes. He refuses to explain any rules, simply responding with \"{@i no}\" if an unbreakable rule prevents him from granting a wish. If a wish would result in unintended consequences, Ferrus neither warns nor assists, fulfilling the request in the simplest, most literal way that satisfies the exact wording of the wish." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Fulfilling Wishes", - "entries": [ - "Ferrus adheres strictly to the literal wording of a wish, often to the detriment of the wisher" - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Personality", - "entries": [ - "Characters should craft their wishes to be as clear, simple, and concise as possible to minimize the risk of misinterpretation." - ] - }, - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Freedom", - "entries": [ - "Ferrus, a prideful dao, harbors a deep vendetta against the Aru who imprisoned him. He willingly joins the party in any battle against Lord Ammu or any other Aru. Ferrus fights selfishly, prioritizing his own survival, and will flee if reduced to 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} or fewer" - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ferrus.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Ferrus", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55284,13 +49336,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Gaddugg the Foul (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|MM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." - ] - }, { "name": "Gaddugg the Foul", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55298,24 +49343,6 @@ "The ogre, Gaddugg the Foul was born of the {@creature Lamia|XMM} and groomed to become her next ogrish mate. However, in his impatience, Gaddugg tried to overthrow his father\u2014the lamia's current mate\u2014before the time was right. For his insolence, he was banished from the lair, sent to the city, and relegated to the menial task of guarding prisoners; a duty he begrudgingly performs." ] }, - { - "name": "Garret Thorne (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Known across the northern human lands as 'The Galloping Pox,' the leader of the Black Company is a vile psychopath whose atrocities include countless acts of murder and necrophilia. His life has been a blight on everyone he has ever met, and no one could ever truthfully consider him a friend. He forged the Black Company by reducing villages to ashes, abducting children, and breaking their spirits through relentless torture. Through this horrific indoctrination, he erased their innocence and turned them into tools of pain and violence, repeating the cycle of abuse he once suffered at the hands of his own father.", - "Garret Thorne is afflicted with leprosy, a disease he contracted from desecrating the dead with his vile desires. To manage his condition, he wraps himself in medicated bandages and wears a mask to obscure his disfigured face. Many believe his illness is a curse from the gods, retribution for his monstrous deeds, as no cleric has ever succeeded in healing him despite numerous attempts.", - "Garret Thorne currently leads a large contingent of his gang in pursuit of the Never-Ending Storm, while in possession of the right half of the Scarab Key." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Garret_Thorne.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Garret Thorne", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55334,23 +49361,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Her aggressive nature and voracious appetite mean that an encounter with Gorgoroth almost invariably leads to a deadly confrontation, and any attempt to approach the pond in the valley is a surefire way to attract her undivided attention.", - "Floating within the grastric acid of Gorgoroth's stomach is the {@item Crown of Crystals|SandsOfDoom}, a powerful {@adventure Divine Relic|SandsOfDoom|14}." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Gorgoroth.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Gorgoroth, Devourer of Orcs", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55368,24 +49378,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Grigori, The Imp (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Grigori is the familiar of Rumbold and a rogue imp within Al'Kirat. While imps going rogue isn't uncommon, Grigori has attracted the attention of the Bureau of Infernal Contracts for crafting and facilitating an illegal {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts} with an individual named 'Spark'. The Infernal Registry has flagged this activity, noting that the signee's soul cannot be fully surrendered to Asmodeus, hinting at a complication with the payment.", - "Grigori delights in tricks and games, especially when there are clear winners and losers. He turns even the most mundane actions into gambling opportunities and enjoys mocking those who lose. However, he's a terrible loser, often accusing others of cheating. As a devil, he cannot cheat, but if he can secure a cheap victory through clever trickery, he will always take it.", - "As is intrinsic to his kind, Grigori is always looking to corrupt others. Whenever he offers his opinion, he suggests choices that could lead the characters into trouble or skirt the edges of moral ambiguity." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Grigori_The_Imp.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Grigori, The Imp", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55404,14 +49396,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Jamil (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The offspring of the great {@creature Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)|SandsOfDoom} and a Kirati scout who ventured too far into the mines, Jamil is a towering half-ogre who inherited his late mother's infernal traits. His skin is a pale gray, and two impressive horns curl from his skull. He wears splint armor adorned with leonine motifs and a gleaming brass helmet shaped like a lion's head.", - "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." - ] - }, { "name": "Jamil", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55420,13 +49404,6 @@ "Despite his lack of intelligence, Jamil has a sharp instinct for dealing with ruffians and knows many of their tricks, making him difficult to outwit. He harbors ambitions of one day replacing his father as {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom|Lilith's} favored consort." ] }, - { - "name": "Krazak Sandscale (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." - ] - }, { "name": "Krazak Sandscale", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55434,15 +49411,6 @@ "A {@creature Lizardfolk|MM} lounges on an elevated platform filled with rugs and pillows, puffing on a large hookah. Three scantily dressed human women (bandits) drape themselves around the lizardfolk, caressing its scaly chest and resting their heads on its shoulders. This is Krazak, infamous among beastfolk for taking contracts to kill its own kind." ] }, - { - "name": "Jackal Jenna (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Jenna, a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a homely female human, works at the bathhouse as a member of staff. Her job is to circulate the main pool room, sprinkling special salts into the water while offering soaps, brushes, and other bathing essentials for sale to the patrons.", - "Jenna has been on the run from the Veiled Syndicate for nearly a year. Once, a long time ago, she was ordered to kidnap a handsome man named Kordak, who the {@creature Lamia|MM|Lamia} had been spying on for quite some time and had developed a perverse interest in. Jenna had always yearned for the lamia's affection, a longing unfulfilled by her master. It wasn't a deviant or romantic desire, but rather the simple love a child hopes for from a mother. While observing the man who had so enchanted {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}, Jenna became intrigued and strove to emulate his every trait. She perfected his mannerisms, adopted his fashion, and even sought magic to alter her human form to mirror that of Kordak's. However, instead of the validation she desperately wanted, Jenna was met with rejection, ridicule, and punishment. She was banished from Lilith's lair, treated like a foolish child, mocked and belittled.", - "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." - ] - }, { "name": "Jackal Jenna", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55452,30 +49420,6 @@ "Broken and seething, Jenna exacted her revenge in the way she knew would hurt Lilith most\u2014by killing Kordak. The Veiled Syndicate has hunted Jenna ever since, while Lilith, unable to find another who stirs her passions quite as Kordak once did, remains embittered by the loss." ] }, - { - "name": "Jackal John (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Instead of a stall, the business owner\u2014John\u2014wears a heavy leather cloak with dozens of small pockets and strips stitched inside. The poisons he sells, which come in vials filled with liquids, oils, powders, or gases, are placed snugly inside the pockets. When a customer seeks to browse the wares, John opens the sides of his cloak to reveal the poisons and whispers each of their prices discreetly. John walks the length of the Bazaar multiple times a day, peddling his wares while keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, avoiding guards and running away if spotted by them.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Owner", - "entries": [ - "John (CE Male) is a {@creature Jackalwere|MM} disguised as a human. He no longer works directly for the Veiled Syndicate, though he often sells poisons to others who do. His human guise is that of a tall, bald man with a big nose, small circular glasses, and a thick black mustache. As a jackalwere, he has a limited understanding of social cues and does not do the greatest job at imitating humans. For more information on how to roleplay jackalweres, see {@adventure Jackalweres|SandsOfDoom|7|Jackalweres}." - ] - }, - "Having spent significant time with Lilith the lamia, John has unwittingly adopted a habit of frequently using sexual innuendos in his speech. This makes him self-conscious, driving him to obsess over ensuring others understand precisely what he means. Complicating matters further, John has no real understanding of what constitutes an innuendo. As a result, he habitually ends most of his sentences with \"{@i ...do you know what I mean?}\" and waits expectantly for a response.", - "Examples of phrases he might use while selling his wares are: \"{@i You look like you could use some of my thick mucus}\",\"{@i This one is sticky, so it can be hard to squirt it in their mouth. You must choke them first, or squirt it while they sleep. Do you know what I mean}?\", \"{@i Would you like to go somewhere more private so you can taste my goods?}\", \"{@i I leave all of my clients satisfied and wanting more}\", and \"{@i With the crawler mucus, you must rub it in really well, go in as deep and hard as you can, and, of course, use protection. Do you know what I mean?}\"", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Wares", - "entries": [ - "Jackal John offers all items listed under {@adventure Poisons|SandsOfDoom|16|Poisons}." - ] - }, - "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|MM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}." - ] - }, { "name": "Jackal John", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55500,14 +49444,6 @@ "John is a regular merchant in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}, and if the characters have purchased poisons in the city before, it is likely they have done so from him. He is a peculiar figure, and those familiar with the telltale signs of {@creature Jackalwere|XMM|Jackalweres} will quickly recognize them in him. In particular, his strange manner of speaking will give away his inhuman personality. Details about John and his business can be found in the {@adventure Grand Bazaar|SandsOfDoom|1|Grand Bazaar}." ] }, - { - "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "This creature is known as Gruntz 'The Fertile,' the {@creature Ogre|MM} responsible for breeding with {@creature Lilith|SandsOfDoom}. The {@creature Lamia|MM}, able to breed true with almost any creature, has relied on Gruntz to produce an endless supply of ogres\u2014powerful brutes that serve as muscle for the Syndicate. Lilith's recent fixation on increasing their numbers has meant non-stop work for Gruntz, forced to rise to the occasion day in and day out for the past week. Spent and utterly drained, Gruntz is at his limit, suffering from four levels of {@condition Exhaustion|PHB}.", - "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." - ] - }, { "name": "Gruntz, The Fertile", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55516,14 +49452,6 @@ "Once a powerful ogre chieftain, feared as the strongest of his kind, Gruntz was brought to his knees by the lamia. Now, he is a hollow shell of his former self, serving solely to fulfill Lilith's indulgences. In its current state, the ogre has no desire to talk or move; it wishes only to rest." ] }, - { - "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Hakkari is an egomaniacal leader, accustomed to commanding construct slaves who obey his every word. He had tools for every occasion and servants who fulfilled his every desire. Despite knowing he is vulnerable until he regains his strength, Hakkari would bristle at the lack of decorum he is likely to receive from the characters or anyone not Anubian, and would demand to be treated with respect. Upon release from his sarcophagus, he would be confused and disoriented, perplexed by the absence of a cheering crowd to herald his Grand Awakening. Knowing that his relationship with {@creature Lord Ammu, The Last Pharaoh|SandsOfDoom|Lord Ammu} was strained, Hakkari assumes that any Anubian soldier bearing a banner other than Anan'Thul's (symbol of a gauntlet) is working against him on the Pharaoh's behalf.", - "Hakkari has the Rejuvenation feature, but in his case, it is the Will of the Sands that revives him\u2014a corruptive process that reshapes him into a tool of this mysterious force. It takes a year for Hakkari's body to fully reform in this manner." - ] - }, { "name": "Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55548,22 +49476,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Ironhoof (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Ironhoof has the heart of a champion, and in a different Path of Fate, he might have changed the course of history in this land. Whether freed or not, he resurfaces during the Siege of Al'Kirat, to rally the beastfolk into a slave revolt. For more details, see {@adventure Beastfolk Revolt|SandsOfDoom|11|Slums}." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ironhoof.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Ironhoof", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55580,13 +49492,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Gunslinger} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." - ] - }, { "name": "Kurgan Furrowbrow", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55594,14 +49499,6 @@ "Whoever wins the auction for the pistol is also granted the opportunity to be trained by Kurgan Furrowbrow, a veteran dwarven {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom} from Drek'Alor. Kurgan is a grim, black-haired dwarf with a short beard. His body and face are adorned with dark tattoos and battle scars from his years fighting the Darakni." ] }, - { - "name": "Mantell Darsk (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Mantell Darsk is a senior Seeker tasked with supervising and assisting the characters during their exploration of the Pyramid. Unlike {@creature Zevara Pal'Zara (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Zevara Pal'Zara}, Mantell has the time to fully instruct the characters on the details of the expedition.", - "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." - ] - }, { "name": "Mantell Darsk", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55610,24 +49507,6 @@ "Mantell (LN male tiefling) has spent the last two years working with the Seekers of the Sunken Flame, clearing Anubian ruins throughout Kirat. While he's an expert guide with extensive knowledge of the Undead, Mantell isn't particularly thrilled about outsiders joining what he believes to be the most important expedition in Kirati history. Though he tries to keep things civil, his discomfort occasionally slips into subtle, racially-charged remarks. Despite these biases, Mantell is a skilled guide whose top priority is making sure every delver leaves the Pyramid safely." ] }, - { - "name": "Master Zakaro (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "A wealthy entrepreneur and a powerful political force within Al'Kirat, Master Zakaro (CN Male 'Tiefling') hosts the Enchanted Gala every year for the upper echelons of society. He is a charismatic and eccentric man who loves to smile, entertain, and be liked by all around him. A showman and an actor at heart, everything he does\u2014even the way he speaks\u2014has a theatrical cadence to it.", - "Master Zakaro harbors a deep secret: he is not truly a tiefling, but a {@creature Doppelganger|MM} in disguise. His father, also a doppelganger, seduced his tiefling mother but abandoned her when she became pregnant. During his adolescence, when his powers began to manifest, Zakaro realized the truth. Yet, out of love for his mother, he chose to continue living as a tiefling. Zakaro lives in the belief that his mother should remain unaware of his secret and fears that the truth would break her heart. He would gladly sacrifice everything, even his life, to keep her from discovering that he is a 'monster.' What he doesn't realize is that, no matter what he is, she would never stop loving him.", - "Having spent his entire life as a tiefling, Master Zakaro genuinely considers himself to be one, in both mind and spirit. If his secret were ever discovered and revealed to the city, he would likely trade his very soul to the Church of Asmodeus to permanently transform into a true tiefling." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Master_Zakaro.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Master Zakaro", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55646,15 +49525,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Melodyne The Bard (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Melodyne is a 29 year old human bard. She can be found at the Gilded Scorpion, the town's only tavern, where she captivates the crowd with her enchanting music. Melodyne's husband, a human named Narian living in Al'Kirat, suffers from a rare and mysterious disease, for which she tirelessly adventures in search of a cure. Despite consulting numerous clerics and spending all of their gold on magical remedies, nothing has been able to cure him, leaving her husband with only a few years left to live.", - "Dwarven legends tell of an artifact from the Anubian Empire, reputed to possess healing powers akin to miracles. In hopes of finding this relic, Melodyne joined forces with other like-minded adventurers to form The Last Seven, a guild dedicated to scouring the dunes for the relic.", - "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." - ] - }, { "name": "Melodyne The Bard", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55664,13 +49534,6 @@ "Convinced that destiny has at last smiled upon her, Melodyne believes the artifact she's searching for is within the Pyramid, and it's all she talks about. She is open about her mission, but her attitude reflects hope, not desperation. Her upbeat mood is contagious, and she invites the characters to join her in celebrating with a bottle of fine wine." ] }, - { - "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|MM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" - ] - }, { "name": "Mog, The Hill Giant", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55678,24 +49541,6 @@ "Mog, a kind-hearted {@creature Hill Giant|XMM}, was exiled from her tribe in O'grila due to her overly friendly nature. About five months ago, she was captured by the people of Kunaten Keep for stealing their camels\u2014whom she cuddled and fed. However, her good-nature earned her both her freedom and the friendship of the settlement. These days, Mog willingly helps the tieflings with all manner of work, satisfied with food as payment and the companionship of her beloved pet camel, 'Squirp.'" ] }, - { - "name": "Mirage (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "At the bottom of the boiling lake, 50 feet below the surface, a powerful {@creature Marid|MM} named Mirage lies imprisoned upon a stone platform, her limbs bound by shackles forged from another genie's wish.", - "As the wish stated, the bindings can only be undone by a song more beautiful than her own\u2014a near-impossible feat, for her music is as heavenly as it is haunting, and few creatures can speak, let alone sing, while underwater. Moreover, because the binds were crafted by a wish, Mirage cannot simply unmake them with her own magic, as no wish can undo another (see 'Laws of a Wish' on Appendix D).", - "While shackled, Mirage can do nothing but speak, and is immune to all damage. Only a song imbued with magic\u2014such as one sung through a bard's spell, hummed by a harpy, or played on a magical instrument\u2014along with a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check, holds the power to break the bindings. Alternatively, a character can free Mirage by using the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} to draw her into the artifact." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Mirage_the_Marid.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Mirage", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55714,22 +49559,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Narian (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Narian is the husband of {@creature Melodyne The Bard (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Melodyne}. He is afflicted with a cancerous, genetic abnormality. As the illness is rooted in his genes and has therefore been present since birth, no form of healing magic can cure it. Only a {@spell Wish|PHB} spell, a {@adventure Diabolical Contract|SandsOfDoom|1|Diabolical Contracts}, or a {@item Gulnar's Flower|SandsOfDoom} can rid him of this affliction." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Narian.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Narian", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55746,22 +49575,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Brass Sentinel (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Brass Sentinel", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55778,29 +49591,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Sentinel Neithar (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Brass sentinels are constructs powered by amber and inhabited by souls. They are often used as guardians or servants by the Anubians.", - { - "type": "item", - "name": "Sentinel Neithar", - "entries": [ - "One specific brass sentinel contains the soul of Neithar, a thief who nearly stole a chest-full of amber from {@creature Hakkari, High Priest of Anan'Thul (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Hakkari's} personal workshop, before being caught and turned into a sentinel. As the Cataclysm approached and chaos overtook the streets, the terrified populace chained Neithar to steal the amber on his frame, hoping to use the divine energy within to save themselves from destruction." - ] - } - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Brass_Sentinel.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Sentinel Neithar", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55824,13 +49614,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Old Tusk (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." - ] - }, { "name": "Old Tusk", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55838,23 +49621,6 @@ "Old Tusk is {@creature Eli Elaia|SandsOfDoom|Eli Elaia's} giant boar companion. Thanks to Eli's thorough training, Old Tusk can grasp the general meaning of words spoken in Common." ] }, - { - "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Orianna (LN female commoner) is a purple-skinned tiefling with piercing red eyes, long and curly black hair, and a revealing red dress decorated with bright yellow finery. She has a sweet, tactile nature, often caressing the hair of those she converses with. Her office resembles a cozy small lounge, centered around a comfortable couch where clients typically recline before she casts the dream spell as part of her performance.", - "Orianna was once a destitute human slave who sold her soul to the Church of Asmodeus, seeking the power to bring comfort and relief to others. This pact transformed her into a tiefling and blessed her with the ability to cast the dream spell up to three times a day." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Orianna.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Orianna, Madame of the Burning Velvet", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55872,23 +49638,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Sekhmet manifests as the head of a female lion, but any movement causes her form to dissolve into flowing sand that merges with the dunes below. As parts of her body crumble, they magically reassemble moments later. Her teeth and claws are the only features that remain solid, which glimmer like pure gold. A radiant golden light emanates from within her, spilling through her mouth, nostrils, and the edges of her ears. Even her closed eyelids, which never open, emit a faint glimmer of this divine brilliance.", - "Though Sekhmet has been rendered blind by the fallout of the Cataclysm, she can unerringly sense the exact location of any creature within her domain\u2014the Never-Ending Storm. Moreover, she can perfectly hear the heartbeat of any creature within 500 feet of her and even distinguish individuals by the unique rhythm of their heartbeats." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Avatar_of_Sekhmet.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Avatar of Sekhmet", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55906,24 +49655,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Shamal (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "An ancient {@creature Djinni|MM}, wrinkled and weathered, Shamal has seen and experienced it all. Lightning courses through his long white beard and thunder echoes when he speaks.", - "Shamal has been transformed into the vortex of air swirling atop Center Spire as part of a living wish. To release him, the characters must climb to the top and use the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom} on the vortex.", - "Shamal is cheerful and enthusiastic about granting wishes. Friendly and conversational, he takes care to guide and counsel others how to craft the perfect wish. He asks thorough questions to ensure he fully comprehends the intent behind a wish, so he can make it as perfect as possible. When a wish cannot be fulfilled, he is honest and provides solutions or alternatives to work around the limitation." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Shamal.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Shamal", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55942,13 +49673,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Theris Tharimeh (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|MM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." - ] - }, { "name": "Theris Tharimeh", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55956,13 +49680,6 @@ "The settlement of Tail's End is governed by a wealthy tiefling, Theris Tharimeh (LN {@creature Noble|XMM}), who has become entangled in the coercive demands of the Veiled Syndicate. Under duress, he sanctions the construction of numerous hidden basements within Al'Kirat, their illicit purposes largely left to his anxious speculation. As Tail's End finds itself in need of ogre slaves\u2014which are almost exclusively sold by the Syndicate\u2014and with the suspicion that many of his own soldiers might be disguised members of the organization, Theris finds himself in too deep to sever ties with the criminal network." ] }, - { - "name": "Windhowl (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|MM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|PHB} prepared." - ] - }, { "name": "Windhowl", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -55970,23 +49687,6 @@ "Windhowl, an elderly seer from the Mok'Tar minotaur clan, left her people when {@creature Beli, The Mountain King|SandsOfDoom|Beli 'The Mountain King'} became the Primal (leader) and plunged the clan into endless warfare. She now dedicates her life to safeguarding the ecosystem of the buttes, which includes protecting the snakes of the region. A natural pacifist, she uses the statistics of a Large-sized {@creature Druid|XMM} and has the spell {@spell Cure Wounds|XPHB} prepared." ] }, - { - "name": "Xindra (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Xindra is a {@creature Worg|MM} that offers her services as a Hauler for 2 {@item Gold|XDMG|gp} per day. She is experienced navigating the Wasteland and can guide the characters to well-known locations within the cursed dunes. Xindra speaks Common and Abyssal.", - "Xindra is respectful, greedy, and cautious. If mistreated, she slips away in the night with all of the characters' supplies. She harbors a deep disdain for her worg form, viewing it as weak compared to the majestic dinosaurs that roam O'grila. Her goal is to hoard enough gold to purchase an object of 'perfect beauty' to offer as tribute to the Silent Snake, hoping it will grant her rebirth as a dinosaur. If this plan fails, she might be inclined to sell her soul to {@creature Asmodeus|CoA} in Al'Kirat to attain the power she desires." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Xindra.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Xindra", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56004,24 +49704,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Ziba (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Once regarded as one of the most powerful {@creature Efreeti|MM} in history, she inexplicably succumbed to madness and nearly destroyed the City of Brass. Her body bears the scars of war, and four demonic horns protrude from her skull.", - "Ziba is imprisoned within an artifact known as the {@item Magic Lamp|SandsOfDoom}, located in the Treasury of Sekhmet. To release her, the characters need only find and uncork the lamp.", - "Ziba is reckless and psychotic, an efreeti that revels in destruction and chaos. She takes pleasure in creating as much collateral damage as possible in the wishes that she grants. Ziba accepts any wish\u2014even those that defy Unbreakable Laws\u2014finding joy in the fear of what might unfold, even if it might kill her." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Ziba.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Ziba", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56040,14 +49722,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Zug Zug (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Zug Zug (LE male {@creature Ogre|MM}) was once enslaved by a caravaneer who occasionally traveled through Zarai. The inhabitants of the Oasis were deeply disturbed by the cruel treatment he received and were forced to witness the ogre being beaten repeatedly. Although corporal punishments on slaves is illegal in Al'Kirat, those laws hold little power out here. The citizens of Zarai eventually pooled their resources to purchase Zug Zug in order to grant him freedom. However, despite the abuse he suffered, Zug Zug found an odd sense of fulfillment and peace in serving\u2014not uncommon for {@creature Ogre|MM|Ogres}. He has attempted to sell himself back into slavery several times, but the inhabitants of Zarai have so far convinced him otherwise, striving to condition him to a life of freedom.", - "The {@creature Ogre|MM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." - ] - }, { "name": "Zug Zug", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56056,23 +49730,6 @@ "The {@creature Ogre|XMM} is a simpleton who can barely count to five and believes everything he is told. He finds comfort in hard work but chafes at giving himself tasks, requiring others to do this for him. He is obedient, highly submissive, and unfortunately, has a taste for cats." ] }, - { - "name": "Treasure Golem (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "entries": [ - "Glinting in the dim light, a powerful golem\u2014composed entirely of coins, gems, and other assorted treasures\u2014stands guard near the exit. Summoned by {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet (2014)|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet}, the golem remains in place and strikes at any creature that attempts to leave the Treasury.", - "The golem has {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB} to the lava of the Treasury. It gains an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} for each character beyond four that is present in the encounter." - ], - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Treasure_Golem.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Treasure Golem", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56129,19 +49786,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Anubian Servant (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Anubian_Servant.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Anubian Servant", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56214,19 +49858,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Eurydice (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Eurydice.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Eurydice", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56240,19 +49871,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Diabolica (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Diabolica.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Diabolica", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56266,19 +49884,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Inferno (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Inferno.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Inferno", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56292,19 +49897,6 @@ } ] }, - { - "name": "Nemisis (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "images": [ - { - "type": "image", - "href": { - "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/SandsOfDoom/creatures/Nemisis.webp" - } - } - ] - }, { "name": "Nemisis", "source": "SandsOfDoom", @@ -56320,34 +49912,6 @@ } ], "legendaryGroup": [ - { - "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands (2014)", - "source": "SandsOfDoom", - "page": 152, - "lairActions": [ - "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Terrakhet takes a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "A strong current moves through Terrakhet's lair. Each creature within 60 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 60 feet away from Terrakhet. On a success, the creature is pushed 10 feet away from Terrakhet.", - "Creatures in the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} within 60 feet of Terrakhet have vulnerability to Fire damage until initiative count 20 on the next round.", - "The {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} in Terrakhet's lair becomes firely charged. All creatures within 120 feet of Terrakhet must succeed on a {@dc 23} Constitution saving throw, taking 10 ({@damage 3d6}) Fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." - ] - } - ], - "regionalEffects": [ - "The region containing a Terrakhet's lair is warped by the creature's blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects:", - { - "type": "list", - "items": [ - "Terrakhet can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is identical to the {@spell control weather} spell.", - "Fire elementals coalesce within 6 miles of the lair. These elementals can't leave the {@hazard Quicksand|SandsOfDoom} and have Intelligence and Charisma scores of 1 (-5).", - "Fire creatures within 6 miles of the lair that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are {@condition charmed} by Terrakhet and aggressive toward intruders in the area." - ] - }, - "When Terrakhet dies, all of these regional effects fade immediately." - ] - }, { "name": "Terrakhet, Terror of the Sands", "source": "SandsOfDoom", From 36c6f10509b28ad09a7021d552fd65cedd4cd4f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JuliTutu Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 08:02:15 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 22/24] Update Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index 46f948840c..6db3e37d81 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -13734,7 +13734,7 @@ "name": "Barricades", "entries": [ "The survivors scavenge items from the ship\u2014furniture, scrap, trash, and anything not nailed down\u2014to form makeshift {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} around the perimeter. The 'Defense of the Skylark' battlemap shows where these {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are placed.", - "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." + "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage.", "These {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|barriers} provide {@variantrule Cover|XPHB|Half Cover} (+2 to {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC}) against ranged Attacks originating from the opposite direction. Corridors blocked by the {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} must be either jumped over or destroyed to pass. Jumping over costs 15 feet of movement, and each 5 foot section of barricade has 10 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} and an {@variantrule Armor Class|XPHB|AC} of 12. {@object Skylark Barricade|SandsOfDoom|Barricades} are {@variantrule Immune|XPHB} to Poison and Psychic damage." ] }, From f5851ef82b15d42cc030291c4628854916f148ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JuliTutu Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 08:21:09 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 23/24] Update Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json --- adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json | 10 ---------- 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json index 6db3e37d81..8234a22f5b 100644 --- a/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json +++ b/adventure/Mr.Rhexx; Sands of Doom.json @@ -17825,7 +17825,6 @@ ] }, "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." - "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." ] }, { @@ -18430,7 +18429,6 @@ "name": "Nemisis Statistics", "entries": [ "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|MM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." - "{@creature Nemisis|SandsOfDoom} uses the statistics of a {@creature Cyclops|MM} [{@creature Cyclops Sentry|XMM}], except he has 16 (+3) Intelligence and 15 (+2) Wisdom. He is attuned to the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} and wields it as a Melee weapon, which functions the same as the club in his stat block. Blessed by the Duaat, he can invoke any feature or spell from the {@item Bronze Staff|SandsOfDoom} as a {@variantrule Bonus Action|XPHB}, and while attuned to it, he has an additional 30 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -19220,7 +19218,6 @@ "entries": [ "{@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} has traced the disappearance of a tiefling named Reynar to a house in the Slums, which she believes is occupied by a group of slavers. While surveilling the house, she noticed that only humans enter and exit the building, though most who enter never seem to leave. {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} is too recognizable in the area, and any move she makes could alert the Veiled Syndicate or their allies. Therefore, she proposes that the characters take on the investigation while she remains nearby, keeping an ear to the ground and ready in case she is needed.", "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." - "When asked about Reynar, {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} describes him as a handsome dancer and street performer. An eyewitness reported that three humans approached Reynar late one night on an empty street. Without any apparent cause, Reynar suddenly collapsed, and the humans quickly seized the opportunity to carry him away. Fortunately, a {@creature Scout|XMM|Lizardfolk} recognized Reynar as he was being taken into the aforementioned house and pointed {@creature Kallista, Barbarian of the Wastes|SandsOfDoom|Kallista} in that direction." ] } ] @@ -26396,7 +26393,6 @@ "name": "Breathing in the Sandstorm", "entries": [ "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@status Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@status Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." - "In a sandstorm, creatures must {@status Concentration|XPHB|Concentrate} (as if concentrating on a spell) to avoid breathing in grit. Losing {@status Concentration|XPHB} causes {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB}, which can be ended by spending an action to cough out the grit. Taking a Verbal action (i.e. a Verbal Component of a spell) requires a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature begins {@hazard Suffocation|XPHB|Suffocating}. Normal speech is safe, provided the creature's mouth is covered." ] } ] @@ -26432,7 +26428,6 @@ "name": "Black Company Riders", "entries": [ "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom} with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." - "{@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} commands a force of 15 {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers}, 15 {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], and 10 {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}. The group travels with 20 {@creature Riding Horse|XMM|Riding Horses}, each carrying two riders, and a stockpile of 160 units worth of Traveling Supplies. True to his station, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom|Garret} rides separately on his personal horse, a sturdy and battle-tested {@creature Warhorse|XMM} named {@creature Blackjack|SandsOfDoom} with 36 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB}." ] }, { @@ -26626,7 +26621,6 @@ "name": "Party Arrives Within 24 hours", "entries": [ "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." - "If the characters enter the Treasury within 24 hours of the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits}, they will encounter them both outside and inside the Treasury. Outside, in the Eye of the Storm, five {@creature Thug|MM|Thugs} [{@creature Tough|XMM|Tough}], three {@creature Spy|XMM|Spies}, and two {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} engage the party as {@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} watches. Inside, {@creature Garret Thorne|SandsOfDoom} and the three surviving {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Gunslingers} attack as the party attempts to leave the Treasury (see {@adventure Encounter: One Last Trial|SandsOfDoom|10|Die, Heretics!}). Assume the {@creature Gunslinger|SandsOfDoom|Bandits} violate a rule in the Treasury {@dice 2d6} hours after the characters enter." ] }, { @@ -26697,7 +26691,6 @@ "Though only her upper body manifests, she is still massive enough to qualify as a Gargatuan-sized creature.", "The Maul attacks are replaced with Golden Claw attacks, which function the same but deal Slashing damage instead of Bludgeoning [Sacred Weapon is unchanged].", "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@variantrule Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." - "{@creature Avatar of Sekhmet|SandsOfDoom|Sekhmet} is {@variantrule Immunity|XPHB|Immune} to the following {@variantrule Condition|XPHB|Conditions}: {@condition Charmed|XPHB}, {@condition Deafened|XPHB}, {@condition Exhaustion|XPHB}, {@condition Frightened|XPHB}, {@condition Grappled|XPHB}, {@condition Paralyzed|XPHB}, {@condition Petrified|XPHB}, {@condition Poisoned|XPHB}, {@condition Prone|XPHB}, {@condition Restrained|XPHB}, and {@condition Stunned|XPHB}." ] } ] @@ -33082,7 +33075,6 @@ "name": "Innate", "entries": [ "Spells that require {@status Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." - "Spells that require {@status Concentration|XPHB} or Material Components no longer do so when cast as a wish." ] }, { @@ -33371,7 +33363,6 @@ "entries": [ "This weapon returns to your hand immediately after it is used to make a Ranged Attack.", "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a Free Action to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." - "If you choose to attune to the weapon, you can use a Free Action to recall it back to your hand so long as it is not more than 1 mile away from you." ] }, { @@ -34351,7 +34342,6 @@ ] }, "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." - "Creatures must be careful while breathing in a sandstorm to avoid inhaling sand and choking on the grit. While in a sandstorm, creatures must concentrate (as if concentrating on a spell) to take short, careful breaths. A character that loses {@status Concentration|XPHB} begins suffocating and may spend an action to cough out the grit to end the suffocation. Any creature that performs a verbal action, such as casting a spell with a verbal component, must succeed on a {@dc 13} Constitution {@variantrule Saving Throw|XPHB} to maintain {@status Concentration|XPHB}. On a failure, the action succeeds, but the creature immediately begins suffocating. Normal speech is safe, so long as the creature's mouth is covered from the grit." ] }, { From a384313ef2aa8111daef1c026173d398fb9ad89f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JuliTutu Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:59:52 -0300 Subject: [PATCH 24/24] Add fluff images and links for yokai entries Add external image references and enable fluff images across the Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms collection. This change inserts "images" arrays (with external URLs) for multiple species and bestiary entries (Enkoh, Kitsune, Oniborne, Nishikin, Tengu, Nue, Omukade, many others), sets "hasFluffImages": true where applicable, and updates a Kitsune image to use two variants (Kitsune1/Kitsune2). Also adds some entry-level fluff image blocks for token-bearing creatures (e.g. Kabuto Matriarch, Take Kabuto, Tamaya Journeyman). These additions provide linked artwork for in-app fluff pages. --- ...Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json | 680 ++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 628 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json index d77b79efce..f7c18744c2 100644 --- a/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json +++ b/collection/Loot Tavern; Ryoko's Guide to Yokai Realms.json @@ -15385,7 +15385,8 @@ ] } ], - "hasFluff": true + "hasFluff": true, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kitsune", @@ -16769,6 +16770,22 @@ "Masters of ice-craft, enkoh guard their crafting secrets fiercely and rarely trade anything more than the essentials with other races. Though it is rare for an enkoh to leave their troop, the lure of master crafters specialising in metal and stone, as well as tales of verdant, sprawling landscapes not cloaked in ice, can lead some into lives of adventure. Fewer still return to their troop, but those that do are warmly welcomed and can expect a peaceful old age in return for sharing the wisdom of their travels." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/EnkohHulking.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/EnkohSpringtail.webp" + } + } ] }, { @@ -17049,7 +17066,14 @@ "type": "image", "href": { "type": "external", - "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Kitsune.webp" + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Kitsune1.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Kitsune2.webp" } } ] @@ -17082,6 +17106,22 @@ "Oniborne reverberate with magic in a way unlike any other race. In the legendary words of Khal Oni: \"We simply feel more\". Be it the blood rage of warfare or the serene tranquillity of meditation, oniborne revel in the full gamut of life's experiences. For this reason, many oniborne are drawn to thrilling, high-risk lifestyles, often becoming big game hunters, soldiers of fortune, or travelling performers." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/BlueOniborne.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Kitsune2.webp" + } + } ] }, { @@ -17276,6 +17316,22 @@ "Curious wanderers, ryujin have no cities, libraries, palaces, or temples; those who leave tatsumi communities seek to forge their own destinies. A pair of ryujin may travel together for a time, form a close connection, and raise a family of nishikin children, but they typically part ways once the young are old enough to set out on their own adventure. A servant to their whims and the hands of fate, the story of no two ryujin is the same." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Nishikin.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/TatsumiRyujin.webp" + } + } ] }, { @@ -17312,6 +17368,15 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/Nishikin.webp" + } + } ] }, { @@ -17386,6 +17451,22 @@ "Tengu draw upon an ancient legacy of proud tradition and discipline. Funerals, births, and tournaments are all governed by a strict cultural code, a way of life passed down from generation to generation. Tengu weddings are among the most spectacular sights in the realms, transforming entire forests into beautiful, shimmering forums of magic and light. Each moment of such a ceremony is dictated by long-standing traditions brimming with significance, and every tengu is raised to understand the value of such rituals, embracing the unbroken line of wisdom that stretches to time immemorial." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/TenguHanataka.webp" + } + }, + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Species/TenguKarasu.webp" + } + } ] }, { @@ -37926,8 +38007,18 @@ "Nue have litters of three to five young every century, and the birth of these young, called nueko, are significant moments. While carrying unborn nueko, mother nue are dangerously aggressive and powerful, their disaster fields growing so potent that they disrupt the weather, generating thick, black clouds that plunge acres of land into perpetual darkness and misfortune. Nueko are highly valued by spellcasters, their gentler nature and charming appearance making them prized familiars. Unlike the nue, whose chimeric body serves a singular, lethal purpose, a nueko's head and tail are independent, often play-fighting with one another and competing for food. Only after a nueko grows into a nue across the first decade of its life do its simian head and serpent tail synchronise into a single mind." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Nue.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ancient Omukade", @@ -38292,8 +38383,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Omukade.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Aspect of Ashura", @@ -38454,6 +38555,7 @@ "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Tokens/Aspect-of-Ashura_Large_Fiend_WEBP.webp" }, "hasToken": true, + "hasFluffImages": true, "fluff": { "entries": [ { @@ -38477,6 +38579,15 @@ "While only an echo of the true Ashura, these creatures are deadly and cunning, inheriting his fearsome magic and battle prowess. Like their forebear, these aspects experience all emotions in their most extreme capacity. Happiness is nothing less than dizzying ecstasy, and anger blinds them with myopic rage. When met in battle, there is no hope of mercy, surrender, or compromise; only in death can these reflections be stopped." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/AspectOfAshura.webp" + } + } ] } }, @@ -38834,8 +38945,18 @@ "Bakezori are unusual in that they exclusively seek out footwear to inhabit, preferably those that have had an interesting history. They are among the most common yokai for average Humanoids to encounter and are viewed as pests rather than outright threats. Bakezori can be convinced to possess a new, shiny piece of footwear at the behest of a creature they deem a friend." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Bakezori.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Bakuryō, The Ascendant Cascade", @@ -39099,8 +39220,18 @@ "Koi dragons are the spirits of waterways in the Yokai Realms. Their long, sinuous bodies are like the lengths of grand rivers, their limbs and claws the nourishing tributaries. The rustle of their scales sliding over one another is like the noise of a rushing stream, and their mottled colouration is likened to a koi fish. In fact, it is said that when a koi dragon moves on from this plane, one of the river's koi will turn against the tide of the river, swimming upstream and growing into the watercourse's new draconic avatar." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Bakuryo.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Bancho-gama", @@ -39266,8 +39397,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/BanchoGama.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Betobeto-kun", @@ -39427,8 +39568,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/BetobetoKun.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Betobeto-sama", @@ -39571,8 +39722,18 @@ "Betobeto-san sustain themselves on a diet of fear, but unless the impish yokai wishes it, their prey is not truly harmed in this process. In fact, their ability to devour fright has become revered by civilians and adventurers alike, with some attempting to tame and train betobeto-san to aid in soothing the emotions of those suffering from extreme stress and nightmares. However, in communities where fear is an ever-present spectre, perhaps under the reign of a cruel tyrant or in times of famine and war, these small yokai become corrupted by the persistent atmosphere of dread. Such betobeto-san grow huge as they feast aggressively and without caution, devouring a portion of their victims' souls in the process. These betobeto-sama are cruel and audacious, their mere presence perpetuating the dread that birthed them." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/BetobetoSama.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Betobeto-san", @@ -39699,8 +39860,18 @@ "Betobeto-san sustain themselves on a diet of fear, but unless the impish yokai wishes it, their prey is not truly harmed in this process. In fact, their ability to devour fright has become revered by civilians and adventurers alike, with some attempting to tame and train betobeto-san to aid in soothing the emotions of those suffering from extreme stress and nightmares. However, in communities where fear is an ever-present spectre, perhaps under the reign of a cruel tyrant or in times of famine and war, these small yokai become corrupted by the persistent atmosphere of dread. Such betobeto-san grow huge as they feast aggressively and without caution, devouring a portion of their victims' souls in the process. These betobeto-sama are cruel and audacious, their mere presence perpetuating the dread that birthed them." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/BetobetoSan.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Caller of Destruction", @@ -40174,8 +40345,18 @@ "Devourers of treasure, dodomeki do not keep hordes as dragons do. Their hunger for wealth is insatiable, but although they typically target gold, a dodomeki can covet and consume any object that inspires avarice in others. Because they target only those bearing riches, some impoverished communities view their existence as divine retribution for those who wield financial dominion over others." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Dodomeki.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Dorotabo", @@ -40311,8 +40492,18 @@ "Dorotabo are intimately tied to their land; they are unwilling\u2014and unable\u2014to step foot outside of its borders. Within their territory, they are able to manipulate the earth itself, conjuring decay-ridden plants to entangle trespassers and bury them among the other foolish dead. They are grim guardians, and their domination is absolute across their tiny kingdom, for who can know the land better than the farmer who once nurtured it?" ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Dorotabo.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ebi'ishi", @@ -40454,8 +40645,18 @@ "The bulk of the Ebizo clan's warriors are ebi'ishi\u2014hardy lobster yokai with natural carapaces as durable as lacquered armour. Their roles range from city guards to infantry soldiers, while elder ebi'ishi serve as elite juggernauts tasked with the defence of zuwai. With experience comes strength and wisdom, an adage that rings particularly true among the ebi'ishi, for they never cease growing. Over time, their shells and claws become increasingly dense, with elders bearing carapaces stronger than steel. However, as this durability increases, their mobility suffers. The ultimate fate of an ebi'ishi is for their carapace to grow so heavy that it crushes the flesh within. To collapse under the weight of one's shell is seen as an honourable death for an otherwise unconquerable warrior of the Ebizo clan." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Ebishi.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ebi'ishi Elder", @@ -40710,8 +40911,18 @@ "The eldest and largest of the tsukumogami, hone karakasa are stronger and more irascible than their mischievous cousins and often emerge as the leader of a tsukumogami band. They fly at the head of a yokai parade, their papery wings spread wide, inspiring awe in the gaggle of smaller tsukumogami stumbling in their wake." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/HoneKarakasa.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Hunting Narcissus", @@ -41120,8 +41331,18 @@ "Iminada occupies a space {@b 55 feet} by {@b 20 feet}. She is approximately {@b 20 feet} from sternum to back." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Bakekujira.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Initiate of Fortifying Flames", @@ -41430,8 +41651,18 @@ "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Jade_Komainu.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Jorogumo", @@ -41608,8 +41839,18 @@ "Jorogumo shed regularly as they grow, leaving behind mindless, predatory husks. These Undead are driven by a relentless, aching need to be whole, a yearning to wrap around flesh so that they may become reborn. Once a jorogumo husk has killed its prey, it envelops it within its body and then undergoes a metamorphosis, birthing a new jorogumo. Unfortunately for a living jorogumo, these husks' hunting practices are crude and messy, and they threaten their forebears' continued concealment." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Jorogumo.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Jorogumo Husk", @@ -41761,8 +42002,18 @@ "Jorogumo shed regularly as they grow, leaving behind mindless, predatory husks. These Undead are driven by a relentless, aching need to be whole, a yearning to wrap around flesh so that they may become reborn. Once a jorogumo husk has killed its prey, it envelops it within its body and then undergoes a metamorphosis, birthing a new jorogumo. Unfortunately for a living jorogumo, these husks' hunting practices are crude and messy, and they threaten their forebears' continued concealment." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/JorogumoHusk.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kabuto Matriarch", @@ -41865,7 +42116,19 @@ "savingThrowForced": [ "dexterity" ], - "hasToken": true + "hasToken": true, + "fluff": { + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/JorogumoHusk.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kamaitachi", @@ -41971,8 +42234,18 @@ "The kamaitachi's most unusual power is its ability to harness the strength of those it fights. When threatened by a powerful predator, the yokai becomes a devastating flurry of blades, intimidating the foe with its lacerating performance before dashing away as a whirlwind of fur and strikes. The greater the threat, the more deadly the kamaitachi becomes; even the boldest adventurers and mightiest monsters treat kamaitachi with respect." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kamaitachi.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kanibozu", @@ -42097,8 +42370,18 @@ "The kanibozu are esteemed nobles that form the backbone of the Ebizo society, often acting as teachers, seers, historians, healers, and spies. With an affinity for illusion magic, kanibozu are also the Ebizo's espionage specialists. They have been known to infiltrate isetsu outlooks disguised as traders, priests, or mercenaries, maintaining their masquerades for years while passing crucial information on shipping and patrols to their kin. In their true form, every kanibozu carries a symbol of authority, typically a lantern which also acts as a focus through which they channel their magic. In the haunting darkness and crushing depths of the ocean, the distant, eerie light of a kanibozu is a bolstering force of hope for the Ebizo and a stern warning to its enemies." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kanibozu.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kappa", @@ -42239,8 +42522,18 @@ "Every kappa has a bowl-like indentation on their heads that must be filled with water at all times. Should this water ever dry up or spill, the kappa weakens. To prevent evaporation, most kappa keep their heads covered with water weeds while on land, giving them the appearance of shaggy green hair. Many a folktale describes cunning heroes tricking kappas into bowing or falling over in order to gain the upper hand." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kappa.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kappa Tideweaver", @@ -42384,8 +42677,18 @@ "Every kappa has a bowl-like indentation on their heads that must be filled with water at all times. Should this water ever dry up or spill, the kappa weakens. To prevent evaporation, most kappa keep their heads covered with water weeds while on land, giving them the appearance of shaggy green hair. Many a folktale describes cunning heroes tricking kappas into bowing or falling over in order to gain the upper hand." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/KappaTideweaver.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kasha", @@ -42517,8 +42820,18 @@ "Of all the yokai known, there are few reviled like the kasha. Their preferred source of food is carrion, but unlike other scavengers that happily feast on rotting flesh, kasha prefer their meals fresh\u2014and Humanoid. More grotesque still, kasha have a sadistic love for dead things, often taking corpses back to their lairs to skin, carve, and preserve." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kasha.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Kawawappa", @@ -42679,8 +42992,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kawawappa.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ko-inari", @@ -42844,8 +43167,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/KoInari.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Korori", @@ -42974,8 +43307,18 @@ "While kaiju can destroy cities in mere minutes, there is no Monstrosity, Fiend, or Fey that can lay waste to a populace in such a subtle and silent manner as the korori. Its poison twists the mind and senses, inciting harrowing hallucinations and excruciating anguish before death, sparing none, even creatures typically resistant to venoms and toxicants. The korori is considered a harbinger of pestilence, a demon of plague and ruin, and a herald of death and rot by cultures from all corners of the realms. A single korori footprint found on the outskirts of a town is grounds enough for a whole settlement to evacuate immediately." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Korori.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Magatsuchi, The Aureate Heart", @@ -43299,8 +43642,7 @@ "miscTags": [ "MLW", "RNG" - ], - "hasToken": true + ] }, { "name": "Mask of Solitude", @@ -43599,8 +43941,18 @@ "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/OnryoMounted.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Narigama", @@ -43717,8 +44069,18 @@ "Narigama often lead a carefree, spoiled life\u2014their caretakers offering them everything they desire in return for their predictions of the future. They can emit ear-piercing whistles alerting their companions to incoming danger and, if pressed, spew streams of boiling water at their assailant from their kettle's spout." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Narigama.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Nomi, The Adamantine Charge", @@ -43973,8 +44335,18 @@ " Nomi is approximately 25 feet tall when on all-sixes and occupies a space 30 feet by 30 feet." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Kabuto.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Novice of the Fifth Gate", @@ -44283,8 +44655,18 @@ "Nue have litters of three to five young every century, and the birth of these young, called nueko, are significant moments. While carrying unborn nueko, mother nue are dangerously aggressive and powerful, their disaster fields growing so potent that they disrupt the weather, generating thick, black clouds that plunge acres of land into perpetual darkness and misfortune. Nueko are highly valued by spellcasters, their gentler nature and charming appearance making them prized familiars. Unlike the nue, whose chimeric body serves a singular, lethal purpose, a nueko's head and tail are independent, often play-fighting with one another and competing for food. Only after a nueko grows into a nue across the first decade of its life do its simian head and serpent tail synchronise into a single mind." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Nue.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Nueko", @@ -44386,8 +44768,18 @@ "Nue have litters of three to five young every century, and the birth of these young, called nueko, are significant moments. While carrying unborn nueko, mother nue are dangerously aggressive and powerful, their disaster fields growing so potent that they disrupt the weather, generating thick, black clouds that plunge acres of land into perpetual darkness and misfortune. Nueko are highly valued by spellcasters, their gentler nature and charming appearance making them prized familiars. Unlike the nue, whose chimeric body serves a singular, lethal purpose, a nueko's head and tail are independent, often play-fighting with one another and competing for food. Only after a nueko grows into a nue across the first decade of its life do its simian head and serpent tail synchronise into a single mind." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Nueko.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Omukade", @@ -44534,8 +44926,18 @@ "An omukade's prowess against dragons doesn't stem from sheer audacity and strength; its very body is designed to withstand and thrive in the face of everything a dragon can unleash. With chitinous armour able to absorb elemental energy and a mighty, constricting body to grapple prey and prevent flight, the omukade is an arsenal of anti-dragon attributes, putting even the most renowned dragon slayers to shame." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Omukade.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Omukade Spawn", @@ -44655,8 +45057,18 @@ "An omukade's prowess against dragons doesn't stem from sheer audacity and strength; its very body is designed to withstand and thrive in the face of everything a dragon can unleash. With chitinous armour able to absorb elemental energy and a mighty, constricting body to grapple prey and prevent flight, the omukade is an arsenal of anti-dragon attributes, putting even the most renowned dragon slayers to shame." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/OmukadeSpawn.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Onryo", @@ -44810,8 +45222,18 @@ "Despite their decrepit appearance, onryo retain the combat abilities they had in life\u2014only more powerful, unfettered by the weaknesses of a mortal body. Knowing no pain, fear, or notion of surrender, a bloodthirsty onryo is an unrelenting force driven to endless battle by the fury that binds them beyond the grave." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Onryo.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Pyrotechnic Adept", @@ -45215,8 +45637,18 @@ "When the hairs raise on the back of your neck, when the air tastes of ozone, when a clap of thunder peals out of a cloudless sky, is that the natural phenomenon meteorologists attribute to air pressure and moisture, or is it a raijū relishing in exuberance and emotion? These kaiju are the lords of the sky, travellers that manifest as wind, thunder, and lightning." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Raiko.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ronin Scarred", @@ -45500,8 +45932,18 @@ "Now, having outlived their mortal charges, the ryume wander the land, their elegant hooves careful never to trample even the smallest of innocent creatures. A feeling of peace, the touch of a gentle summer sun, and a voice as sweet as the ringing of silver bells accompany the breathtaking sight of these wandering yokai." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Ryume.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ryuto", @@ -45618,8 +46060,18 @@ "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Ryuto.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ryuto Swarm (Dragon Form)", @@ -45740,8 +46192,18 @@ "Ryuto are often seen as an emotional mirror to kaiju, and are thus watched closely by villagers and adventurers alike. A serene night illuminated by their playful dance signifies tranquillity, while their agitated and erratic flight foretells impending catastrophe. Time and again, a well-known proverb rings true: \"When the kaiju's wrath is kept at bay, the ryuto will come to play.\"" ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/RyutoSwarm.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Senryoka", @@ -45910,8 +46372,18 @@ } ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Senryoka.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Shinigami Shadow String", @@ -46783,8 +47255,18 @@ "Komainu are commonly found in pairs, with each creature's maw displaying one of two syllables: \"Un\" or \"Ah\". These sounds represent the beginning and end of all things, respectively. Komainu displaying a snarling, closed-mouthed \"Un\" might manifest powers of healing, growth, and light, while those showing a roaring, open-mouthed \"Ah\" can unleash devastating waves of necrotic energy or banish interlopers to a distant plane of existence." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Komainu.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Stormsinger Chantcaller", @@ -47061,8 +47543,18 @@ "Swarms of tsukumogami are often seen in the days preceding the parade of one thousand demons\u2014the infamous Hyakki Yagyo. This ancient, annual tradition is one that requires extensive preparation, and Humanoids know well to heed the excitable behaviour of tsukumogami as a warning of mightier spirits coming. During the parade, tsukumogami enjoy possessing instruments and forming large, musical swarms at the head of the pack. Their ruckus is legendary; tsukumogami are famously as enthusiastic as they are incompetent when it comes to creating music." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/TsukumogamiSwarm.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Take Kabuto", @@ -47202,7 +47694,19 @@ "savingThrowForced": [ "strength" ], - "hasToken": true + "hasToken": true, + "fluff": { + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Male-Kabuto.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Taki Reio", @@ -47387,8 +47891,18 @@ "There are multiple taki reio across the world, and all share one origin. An ancient guardian deity, unshakable in his crusade against evil, fragmented himself and spread across the land. Each fragment took refuge under the waterfalls the god once held sacred, becoming taki reio. With sword in hand, the giants stand vigilant under their waterfall, awaiting any sign of evil they must rise to vanquish." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/TakiReio.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Tamaya Journeyman", @@ -47698,7 +48212,19 @@ "savingThrowForced": [ "constitution" ], - "hasToken": true + "hasToken": true, + "fluff": { + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/ElementalSurge.webp" + } + } + ] + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ushi-Oni", @@ -47830,8 +48356,18 @@ "Beyond their talents in mimicry and camouflage, ushi-oni also exude a unique poison that seeps through air and water to decapacitate nearby creatures. While not fatal, the poison is a subtle and cruel agent that saps victims of their strength. A creature exposed to the poison will eventually fall, rooted in place by the overbearing, strangling weight of its own body\u2014easy pickings for its chitinous claws." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/UshiOni.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Ushi-Oni Moultling", @@ -48090,8 +48626,18 @@ "Wanyudos' speed make them excellent skirmishers. Able to trample an enemy with their flaming mass and dart away before said foe has a chance to retaliate, a quarry's only real hope of escape is to fight or find a cave within a cliff face. Indeed, some wanyudo avoid stairs for fear of getting a headache." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Wanyudo.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Yojimbo Knight", @@ -48563,8 +49109,18 @@ "After becoming infused with the restless souls of those who found an untimely, freezing demise, the yuki onna's desires change to reflect those of the dead. No longer concerned with protecting their domain, these wraiths seek out and destroy sources of warmth with obsessive conviction. If the souls it carries were deprived of all warmth in their wretched death, why should others be allowed to have it? All must give way to the cold and the dark." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Onna_Wraith.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Yuki no Ko", @@ -48700,8 +49256,18 @@ "Although the gift of the yuki onna is great\u2014the yuki no ko are impervious to cold\u2014it comes at a heavy price. Any temperature above freezing is unbearable, and prolonged exposure to heat is lethal. As a result, these Elementals are seldom found beyond the mountain peaks and tundras they call home, making them a rare sight reserved for the boldest explorers or most isolated enkoh villagers. It is said that their very presence will bring about a blizzard, but in reality, yuki no ko are the ones chasing the snowstorm." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Yuki_no_Ko.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true }, { "name": "Zuwai", @@ -48843,8 +49409,18 @@ "The Ebizo believe that all things belong to the ocean, and the ocean belongs to the zuwai. Matriarchs among the Ebizo, these deep-sea elementalists tower over the rest of the clan, both in stature and magical prowess. Among their kin, zuwai act as chieftains and battlefield commanders, masterminding the flow of combat from afar and rarely engaging personally. However, should the need arise, zuwai are fearsome warriors innately equipped with lethal magic. Their grace in battle is unmatched; the zuwai's many limbs move with spectacular synchronicity as they channel the element of water through precise movements\u2014an uncanny union of delicate motion and crushing tidal force. In many ways, zuwai are the ocean's erratic temperament incarnate, at one moment beautiful in tranquillity, the next terrifying in tempestuous rage." ] } + ], + "images": [ + { + "type": "image", + "href": { + "type": "external", + "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheGiddyLimit/homebrew-img/refs/heads/main/img/RyokoGuideToYokaiRealms/Bestiary/Zuwai.webp" + } + } ] - } + }, + "hasFluffImages": true } ] }